A little green brochure caught my eye. It was publicizing a conference for homeschoolers. My wife, Joanie, and I are committed homeschoolers. The conference was also about churches, and I am the pastor of a church.

As I read on, however, I felt that I was entering unfamiliar territory. There were hints that the “traditional church” was no longer a friendly place for homeschooling families.

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News – July 2001

After having been nominated by the congregation and trained by our overseeing session (Bethel OPC in Oostburg), our first two ruling elders were ordained and installed.

These two men became responsible for leading our mission work towards organization as a church and began interviewing candidates to serve as the Organizing Pastor.