General Superintendent Resignation

In May 2002 the General Conference elected Pastor H. Paul Foster to serve as General Superintendent of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Newfoundland and Labrador with subsequent re-elections in 2006, and 2010. The most recent election was to be completed July 31, 2014 however in December 2011 Pastor Foster tendered his resignation as General Superintedent effective July 21, 2012.  In his letter to the PAONL's pastors and churches Foster commented:  

"For the past thirty-nine years it has been a privilege to minister within our Fellowship and truly a privilege for the last ten years to serve with dedicated executive brethren and a team of fellow pastors. We have faced challenges and victories together and yet there are many more before us as we await the return of Christ. When re-elected in 2010, I had every intention of serving until 2014, Lord willing. However, in my heart I feel it is time to relinquish this position. This letter is to advise you of my intention to resign as General Superintendent, effective July 31, 2012. This decision doesn’t come lightly but through prayer, counsel of family, and peace that has come to me, I feel it is time to move on. Margaret and I sincerely thank you for your love, support and understanding during our tenure."

Please pray for this time of transition as we seek God’s guidance in the choice of a new General Superintendent. Correspondence will be forthcoming to all PAONL credential holders and churches in preparing for General Conference 2012.