Yesterday, April 18, Elder Doug Batchelor, of Amazing Facts, addressed the Board of the Sacramento Central SDA Church in regard to some changes in his duties. As I write this, Elder Batchelor is in flight to the HQ of 3-ABN, where in a special TV program, these changes will be announced tonight. Then tomorrow, Elder Batchelor will fly back to Sacramento to preach Sabbath.

These changes have been approved by the President of the General Conference, the President of the NAD, ASI, and the Executive Board of 3-ABN.

Danny Shelton is resigning from his position as President of 3-ABN. I do not know, at this point what continued role Danny Shelton will have in the administration of 3-ABN. He is expected to announce today, that he wants to have more free time to devote to however he wants to spend his time.

Elder Doug Batchelor will become President of 3-ABN.

The two ministries are expected to continue but under the unified leadership of Elder Batchelor.

Addition to the above:

I just got off of the telephone from talking to Molly at 3-ABN.

She confirms the basic story that I have posted.

In regard to my question as to whether or not Danny Shelton will step down as President, she tells me that Danny has informed the Board that he wants to step down. As she understands it, a final decision has not been made as to whether or not Danny would step down.

Without revealing my source, I suspect that Danny Shelton and Doug Batchelor have reached an agreement on this, which Molly may not be aware of, and that my announcement that he was resigning as President is correct.

NOTE: This story is developing as we post. I encourage all to view the special program tonight (April 19) where this will be announced.

As a developing story, not all of the details are in place. It is possible that some changes will be made in the final version.

In any case, I have contacted 3-ABN, and told you what Molly said to me on the telephone.

As a developing story, we felt that you should be aware of it, and that you should have the opportunity to view the program tonight when the announcement is made.

When is this program going to be aired?

Tonight (April 19). I do not know the time.

3-ABN has been in need of pure leadership for some time. It has seemed highly difficult for our Lord to bless and promote His last day truth using questionable disciples entrusted to this task.
The separation of the end of the age saints from all impurities is necessary for Jesus to return to a purified flock.

Gus Foster

I think that is a harsh assessment. People are human and you can't judge people till you've walked in their shoes, be that in judging Linda or Danny. God has powerfully used both of them through the years and has continued to bless 3ABN.

Hello: Iam Arthur Griffith. Retired Adventist pastor to the deaf.
I would like to chat with the rest of you. At 86 now and disabled
I have plenty of time. Thank God, I still have a good mind.

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God has blessed 3ABN in spite of issues with personalities there and far be it from any of us to throw stones in glass houses. God also blessed Amazing Facts under the leadership of Joe Crews.

Doug Batchelor has done an outstanding job with Amazing Facts and I can't think of anyone better to take over leadership at 3ABN and keep it within the vision of what Danny hoped for when he started it with the help of so many others - which I believe included Joe Crews.

I look forward to watching the program and continuing to support 3ABN both financially and by promoting its programming among those I know.

BTW: why are people that are not registered or logged in able to post here?

At long last! (Much more could be said, but ...)

Regards,
Norm

[*NormF still keeps an eye on a few things.]