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Notes
from Martindale's Resignation Announcement Meetings
04/25/00 - 04/27/00
LCM:
It is my indispensable duty as president of TWI ministry that
calls for me to make this difficult decision to resign from
the Presidency and the Board of Trustees as of April 20, 2000.
Reasons:
1. To ensure the
survival and thriving of the TWI household now and to future
generations.
2. To maintain our
good working relationships in society in terms of outreach and
business.
3. To best take care
of my wife, my children and myself.
Also needs to change the perception and “job description”
of the dual definition of the position of the President as
head teacher, overseer or administrator. Needs to re-define
the position to spread out responsibility and authority of
leadership more suitably in perception and authority.
He is not relinquishing what God has called him to do and be
when he was called to be a minister of Jesus Christ in his
1974 ordination as the “gifts and callings of God are
without repentance”. He is not transferring his abilities to
another.
Donna and his functions as Corps ministers will need to be
redefined and reconstructed in days ahead.
Change the perception that being a trustee is a lifetime
position with the Emeritus status.
Feels that redefining will fit with God’s word in our day
and time. Properly emphasized, local leadership is vitally
important in the day-by-day function with the disciples in the
household. There should be ample abundance of practical and
doctrinal teaching available.
Major consideration was taken as to who takes over corporately
and spiritually. God led them in a plain path to Rosalie
Rivenbark.
LCM said she was willing to any task God called her to do.
“Her ministry and abilities are better suited to serve the
ministry in this position now than mine are.”
After lengthy consideration and discussion and prayer the BOT
unanimously decided on Harve Platig for VP. They also feel
that it is best spiritually for others to continue where you
are now.
God’s Word offers much encouragement and direction to the
possible for the future to LCM.
Paul, Peter, David, Moses, Joshua, even Adam and Eve had
frailties and at times mis-stepped from God’s Word but were
allowed areas of service to bless God’s people.
Has a peace in his heart regarding these decisions. Psalm
94:19
Thank you all for your one accord stand with us as we make all
these transitions.
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John Reynolds
In making these decisions, Craig and Donna Martindale have
placed the needs of the Way Int’l household above their own.
As overseer of the Trustee cabinet, Rosalie Rivenbark has been
the COO – Chief Operating Officer - of TWI. She has been
virtually involved in every aspect of the ministry.
Harve Platig has been capable and valiant on the field and in
root locals.
With the many capable ministers, household fellowship
coordinators and disciples, the ministry has the potential to
continue to excel in the perfecting of the saints and can
provide strong and energized leadership at every level.
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Harve Platig – sounded
like a recording via telephone.
Total Wayspeak – all the buzz words:
Used “prevailing” 6 times.
“salted life”
“privilege to serve”
“fully persuaded”
“prevailing word in the Household”
“produce fruit”
“spiritual competition”
“defeat the opponent with prevailing strength”
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Rosalie Rivenbark
The BOT did not make the decisions hastily. Considered each
aspect of their decision with prayer and God’s word, as well
as the overall impact on the household in the future.
She accepted the presidency with a thankful heart knowing God
is the source of our strength. The BOT are capable and
committed to serving the household well.
She went on to recite all the ministry classes, functions, and
products!
Said, “These are challenging times. We have a sound future.
The Way Int’l Ministry is strong spiritually and as a
corporation.
LCM’s teachings have brought us through perilous times and
brought us to the excellency of the household we have today.
Her love and prayers go out to the Martindale family, the
Platigs, the Reynolds and to us.
Told there is an organized plan to have this heard by
everyone. Please keep it in confidence until all have heard
it. Then went on to give the schedule, starting with the staff
at HQ’s.
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