The North Pacific Union (NPUC) executive committee at its March 2 meeting approved the request of 10 pastors to undo their ordinations and instead become commissioned ministers. The pastors from the Oregon Conference are Greg Brothers, Chad Carlton, Steve Lemke, Tim Mayne, David Smith, Monte Torkelsen, James Wibberding, Lonnie Wibberding. And, from the Washington Conference are: John McLarty and Mark Pekar.
This action will help to keep the rebellion local since non ordained pastors are not recognized world-wide.
