12 September 2002
To: Chris Harbin,
Missionary, Eastern South America,
International Mission Board, Southern Baptist Convention
From: Robin Hadaway,
Regional Leader, Eastern South America
International Mission Board, Southern Baptist Convention
Subject: Termination from
missionary service.
This
letter is to notify you in writing and in person that I am terminating
you from missionary service effective 1 November 2002. The termination
is for "the persistent advocating of doctrinal opinions
inconsistent with the Baptist Faith and Message." This is my
decision as Regional Leader that will be presented by me to the IMB
Trustees for their official action on 1 November 2002. … Although I
have consulted with my superiors, this is my decision.
In
addition, the spouse of a terminated missionary is required to resign
from missionary service effective the same date. Karen Harbin's paper
resignation letter should be addressed to me, signed, and received in
Richmond by October 12th.
You
are required to leave the field two weeks and two days from today…
(Saturday, September 28, 2002). You are required to contact the
business office in Brasilia to arrange your air tickets and freight
shipment back to the USA.
You
may not teach any more seminary classes. You may visit the seminary
class once to say goodbye if Field Leader Larry Braswell goes with
you. You are not permitted to have meetings or fellowship meetings
with Brazilians or missionaries without the presence of Larry
Braswell. During your last two weeks and two days on the field you
must consult with Larry Braswell for matters of interpretation of
these instructions. Your IMB salary and benefits will end on 1
November 2002.
Sincerely,
Robin Hadaway
Regional Leader, Eastern South America
