Duties of Directors ( Elders)

These were the documents provided by the Mediator Roland Laing at the hearing on December 10th 2003 between the Pendergasts and the Elders. They formed the basis of the Elder's apology to the Pendergasts. Notice the statement on the second page referring to fair play and good faith and that disciplined members able to present and be heard by board members open to persuasion. Did the holding of a meeting in November 2004 by a NABC Area Minsiter, South Calgary Elders and Pastors meet this requirement? How could it if the Pendergasts or their representatives were refused entry? It is reported the NABC Area Minsiter argued that since the Pendergasts had been stripped of their membership how could they attend a members meeting to discuss them? Sound a little unfair?

The second page also has a requirement to keep minutes of all meetings. Will the Elders provide access to the minutes of the 18th September 2003 meeting in order to show exactly what was discussed and action agreed. Was it as set out in the elders letter of 22nd September 2003 with mulitiple infractions or as Kevin Phillip confirmed in September 2004 a single email sent to Denise Chauk. Did the Elders consider Denise Chaulks email reply? Did Denise Chaulk share her prior discussions with the Pendergasts and others about Pastor Wallaces controlling manner? Why did Denise Chaulk not exclude herself from the decision making process?. Did Pastor Wallace report his forgiveness process with the Pendergasts? There seems to be some confusion as to what was agreed. Please can Elder's Clerk at the time, Craig Edwards please clarify.

Another issue is the professional qualications of several elders. Do their professional bodies or employers have requirements to act fairly in their dealings with others?