captaindw wrote:What is the formal process for selection of the new General Overseer? Is it outlined in any of the Assembly Minutes? Also, what is the time-line for all this?
The formal process is spelled out in a 27-page document titled "THE GOVERNANCE OF THE PRESBYTERY - Revisions approved by THE INTERNATIONAL PRESBYTERY for the Church of God of Prophecy July 25, 2010" I have a copy, as do all members of the International Presbytery charged with the responsibility for initiating the selection process.
Short version? "...in the event that a General Overseer resigns and is unable to fulfill his duties until the coming Assembly, the General Presbyters are commissioned to fulfill the duties of the Office of the General Overseer in plurality until a new General Overseer is selected and approved by the International Assembly... The document advises that the Assembly convene as soon as possible after the Office of the General Overseer has been vacated. It is the general consensus, after consultation with key leaders outside of the General Presbyters, that it would not be feasible for us to have an Assembly any earlier than the one that is already planned and contracted for July 30 – August 3, 2014."
Overseers in each area (State/Nation) should be asking their leaders, pastors and local churches to pray for discernment and wisdom as we move toward the installation of a successor next summer. I am asking my pastors to share their hearts and — if they have names to suggest — help me take a list of possible candidates to the meeting I will attend in Kuala Lumpur this month, at which we will submit names of potential General Overseers to be vetted.
I have a few names in mind, but I have no idea if they are front-runners.
captaindw wrote:Lastly, Pastor Gary, you had a list of “10 questions to ask the candidates for G.O” which I think you posted in Jude2 a long time ago? Did a search in Jude2 and the post is gone.
I seem to recall that, but have no clue where it went. This would be a great time to review that, wouldn't it? Some of you detectives track that for me.
"God is excited to show you mercy. He rises to give you His compassion." (Isaiah 30:18)
"For surely, O LORD, you bless the righteous;
you surround them with your favor as with a shield." (Psalm 5:12)