Indiana — The Indiana Conference held its 38th Triennial Session on Apr. 24 at Indiana Academy with approximately 330 delegates. The day began at 9:00 a.m. with the selection of the large organizing committee responsible for nominating the members of the Standing Nominating Committee, the Conference Executive Committee/Association Board, the K-12 Board of Education, and the Standing Constitution and Bylaws Committee.

"People with a Purpose" was the title of the opening message, given by Gary Thurber, president. He focused on three essential components and challenged the church in Indiana to be: 1) people of the Word, 2) people who walk the walk, and 3) people of reconciliation. Ministry is to be directed to the global community, to the youth, and to our neighbors.

Following the president's devotional message, Archie Moore, secretary, presented the Elkhart Hispanic Company to join the Indiana Conference sisterhood of churches. The seating of the delegates included delegates from the new church.

The nominating committee returned all the names of the officers and departmental directors for re-election. Each name was voted on separately by secret ballot and approved overwhelmingly.

In addition to elections, there were some changes to the articles and by-laws. The most significant action was changing the session from three to four years, making 2008 the year of the next constituency session.

The various reports throughout the day informed and inspired the delegates and united them in prayer for their leadership as people with a purpose.

Gary Burns, Lake Union communication director