Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. William B. Caldwell in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Caldwell’s letter of April 2nd. Pendleton remarks that while his last letter was not intended to increase the desire of the Immanuel Church Council to have George DeCharms, the Council’s wishes must be respected, and so Pendleton will include DeCharms’ name among the nominees. Pendleton is glad to hear Caldwell will come to Bryn Athyn on May 1st. In the interim between a pastor leaving...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. William Cairns Henderson in London, England. Pendleton writes that preliminary arrangements have been made for Henderson to serve under Mr. Morse (Rev. Richard Morse) in Australia as his assistant until his retirement. Bishop (George) DeCharms and Mr. (Hubert) Hyatt will write to Henderson will more details.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. William Cairns Henderson in Hurstville, Sydney, Australia. This letter confirms Henderson’s status as Pastor of the Hurstville Society.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Gladish’s last letter. Pendleton has been disappointed by Gladish’s separation from the active work of the ministry over the past several years. Now that Gladish has decided to remain out of ministerial work permanently, Pendleton would like him to know that he tried multiple times in the past to find a position for Gladish in the ministry, but conditions were never favorable. Pendleton...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Gladish’s letter of Feb 12th. Pendleton agrees with Gladish’s idea of uniting the two Church societies in his area; If Mr. Headsten’s people could cooperate with the Sharon Church, Mr. Headsten would be able to focus on his missionary efforts. Pendleton advises Gladish that if Mr. Headsten’s people apply for membership in the Sharon Church, Gladish should first check that each of them is a...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton is delighted with the good report of Gladish’s society and looks forward to seeing him in Bryn Athyn for the February meetings.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton praises Gladish for the way he handled a recent situation with the Sharon Church. Pendleton discusses arrangements for his visit to Chicago after the Glenview Assembly. Pendleton thinks Gladish’s title should be changed from Acting Pastor to Pastor in full, and he asks Gladish to pass this along to his council.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Chicago, IL, USA. After a conversation with Gladish’s son, Victor, Pendleton thinks Gladish may not have understood Pendleton’s last letter regarding Gladish’s status as Pastor of the Sharon Church. Pendleton explains that becoming a “Pastor in full” by call and consent of the society is different from being a “full time pastor.” As Gladish has been there many years, Pendleton would like the society to officially extend him a...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Gladish’s letter of Nov. 5th. Pendleton agrees that George DeCharms was a wise choice for Assistant Bishop. Pendleton comments on Gladish’s plan for a new church building, and he notes with interest Gladish’s proposal for writing a book on the glorification of the Lord. Pendleton writes that the only qualifications for the publication of this book by the Academy would be the approval of the...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Chicago, IL, USA. In response to Gladish’s last letter, Pendleton writes that they are very interested in Mr. Petersen, but he feels that an invitation to attend the annual ministers’ meetings would be premature. Pendleton suggests that Petersen could attend the open meetings in the evenings, but he thinks it may be better not to invite him this time.