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missionary tendencies in their chill.
dren despite their active interest in
the work for the extension Of the
kingdom of the Master, and the cry
ing need for Christian men and wo-
men in the missionary field
Passing from that phase Of the
work, Rev. Corey made a strong plea
for better business methods in the
church, in the election of church Of
iicials and throughout the business
of the church.
That the Men and Millions move
ment is striving for a united effort for
the betterment of mankind through
these lines of endeavor and by plac-
ing more men in the field with the
united support of the church behind
their missionaries, the work for the
Master must be more successful, was
the thought the speaker brought out
in his most interesting talk upon the
influence of this great work.
Wednesday Afternoon
A business Session of the Ohio
Christian Missionary society, prelim-
mary to the final session, was held
Wednesday afternoon at las o'clock.
1t was reported by the committee
on place that Bellefontaine seeks the
| 1917 convention and the committee
recommended that this city be award
ed the same. The recommendation
was adopted.
Three committees reported at the
| business session. The others were
not ready to submit drafts of their
work.
The evangelistic committee, con-
sisting of B. F. w. Pitman, w. II.
Rothenberger and w. H. Boden, urged
upon all ministers and churches the
necessity of cultivating an earnest
evangelistic spirit. The work of
Evangelist Mcdonald was most high
ly commended and the recommenda-
tion made that the board place an
additional evangelist in the field to
aid him, as well as a leader OF song
when there is need for such a man.
The volunteer plan" was commend
ed and the recommendation made
that the stronger churches lend their
pastors to the weaker for evangelistic
purposes. The churches were urged
to choose evangelists with care and
in case of doubt, consult the advisory
board Of the pulpit supply committee.
The committee on Bible school
work made tne following recon-
mendations: That systematic efforts
be made to secure attendance of SUI
perintendents and other workers at
district conventions; that schools be
urged to start teachers training
classes and reading courses early in
the fall of 1916; that efforts be made
to enlist schools not already giving
to American missions to do so the
Sunday before Thanksgiving; that
schools not using the graded lessons
be urged to introduce the same Oct.
l. that the exhibit of Bible school
work be continued next year with
local exhibits in the meanwhile; that
the state superintendent plan for a
statewide falf Rally Day, a statewide
campaign for securing life decisions
for Christian service at Christmas
time, 1916, general observation
throughout the state of series of
decision services for Bible school pu-
pills; that all children support Chill
drens Day educationally and finan-
ciaIly; that the convention commend
the excellent services OF the state
Bible school superintendent and that
the schools Of the state secure his
services for Institutes. The commit
tee was composed Of: w. A. Harp,
Ross Elicit, George c. Neil and Craig
M. Schwartz.
The advisory committee on pulpit
supply reported that correspondence
had been had the past year with 226
men seeking pastorate, with SO Ohio
churches in quest of minister. Also,
16 churches of nine other states were
corresponded with regarding avail
able men, while 80 men had been cor
responded with in regard to evangel-
istic work and two concerning work
as pastoral helpers. AS a result, 81
men were assisted in locating with
churches; As churches were assisted
in arranging evangelistic meetings
and students in three colleges were
provided with supply work, During
the past year, 131 Ohio churches
changed ministers. The committee
now has list of SO ministers open
for acceptable calls and, in addition,
IS churches in search of ministers.
The committee was composed of j. II.
Goldner, w. S. Goode, F. G. Ford, E.
G. Hamilton and Justin N. Green.
At 2:3O o'clock, R. E. Elmore of
Cincinnati addressed the convention
on the subject of Stewardship" He