The Kerusso – August | 2019 Kerusso (Greek): “To publish, proclaim openly: something which has been done.”
Mexican Evangelistic Mission (MEM) Conference Session 2019 The EMC has been in partnership with the “Mexican Evangelistic Mission” (MEM) from its very beginnings. The MEM was founded in 1926 and has been a lighthouse for the gospel in Mexico for nearly 100 years. Dr. Ezequiel B. Vargas was present in Kansas City in November of 1946 when Dr. J. H. Hamblen was elected as the first General Superintendent of the EMC. During the first decade of its existence the EMC recognized MEM as a District, and then in 1957 the MEM was officially recognized as the first “Mission Conference” of the EMC, with Dr .Vargas as its first elected Superintendent. The MEM meets annually for fellowship, vision casting, and any necessary business. The most recent conference was held in Hildago de Parral, in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, from July 1-5, 2019. A 6-person USA delegation attended this year, made up of Dr. Leroy and Kay Lindsey, Revs. Bill and Lisa Walker, and Rev. Max and Judy Edwards. We were most warmly welcomed by our Mexican brothers and sisters, and by General Superintendent, Prbo. Isaias Flores Cardenas and his wife Elva. The sessions which spanned five days provided many delightful opportunities for interaction and encouragement. Delegates and pastors from all over the MEM came together to report on their activities, and to make decisions for the future. The conference continues to address what it can do to revitalize involvement in the Life and Truth Bible Institute in Torreon. There are new efforts being employed to broaden the scope of the Institute to involve some distance-learning opportunities for people who cannot come to a residency-based program. Superintendent Flores was a capable moderator and chairman. This was his first time in that role, having been elected to the Superintendency just last year. Dr. Leroy Lindsey was the featured speaker, presenting hours of solid teaching in daily workshops on the person and ministry of the Holy Spirit, as well as preaching in two of the four evening services. EMC International General Superintendent Max Edwards preached in the other two evening services, assisted by Rev. Bill Walker who did a great job translating. Both Rev. Walker, who serves as chairman of the EMC’s General Board of World Missions, and Superintendent Edwards were asked to share a report of their activities and vision with the conference during one of the daytime business sessions. Rev. Lisa Walker was an amazing guide, assistant, and translator as well, having served in Mexico for years with her husband Bill as EMC Missionaries. Judy Edwards, and the EMC Prayer Department would ask that you please be in continuing prayer for the MEM Conference, its leaders, and for their witness for Christ as the only hope for the world!