October 2024 – Leadership Board Minutes
Leader Board Meeting Minutes – October 22, 2024
Leader Board in attendance: Desirre Buck, Kristine Hackett, Bob Winters, Randy
Campbell, Linda Jacob, Jeff Lewis, Ryan Wilt, Dave Yoder, Lydia Kelley, Nate Baum & Harvey Elder.
Pastor Bob, Pastor Jeff, Kent Springman, Deana Fornoff, Jennifer Rager
1. Dave called the meeting to order.
2. Pastor Bob led a devotion on having same mindset as Jesus.
3. Finance: – Endowments
a. Endowments Total = $1,018,066. This includes $157,500 that is available for current projects.
b. Ryan made a motion to use (approximately) $64,000 for the Sanctuary renewal.
Jeff seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved. The Sanctuary Renewal Project Cost was (approximately) $260,000. Donations totaled $196,000. The $64,000 covers the difference.
c. There will be a deduction of the sanctuary during church conference
4. Finance
a. Overall, church finances are on a good pace. There is a small loss year-to-date, $33,500, overall, we are on track for the year.
b. Altland and Associates completed a compilation that will be reviewed and recommend for approval at church conference.
c. Jennifer will issue two (2) credit cards to Pre-School Teachers to assist with supplies. She also requested an increase to the church credit card from $20,000 to $30,000. Ryan made a motion to increase limit to $30,000 and allocate among the staff based on need. Bob Winters seconded. It was unanimously approved.
d. Austin White requested additional funds to complete his seminary work. We discussed and are declining to provide additional funds.
5. Pastor Review. Pastor Bob’s contract stipulates an annual review. Nancy Mosella, Jeff Lewis, Kevin Hoffman and Harvey Elder worked with Pastor Bob to complete the review.
6. The Next Steps Team is meeting next week. They are researching the GMC, as this is the only Wesleyan Denomination that satisfies our non-negotiables. We’ll update the congregation on this work and also what would be required to remain an independent church.
7. A proposal from Stage Masters for a maintenance contract to support our worship
technology was reviewed. This would be included with operating expenses. Randy made a motion to approve the $1900 contract. Jeff seconded. It was unanimously approved. Randy will manage and track usage.
8. Church Conference Preparation. Jennifer will review the packet from last year and assign owners to the various sections. Target is to have a preliminary copy package for the November Leader Board Meeting.
9. Committee on Building Awareness of Service Opportunities & Enhancing Engagement had a kickoff meeting. They are making plans to prepare opportunities communicate with the congregation. Bob Winters and Harvey are coordinating.
10. Human Life Services is a Christ-centered ministry offering life-affirming care to our community’s women, children, and men. This is an organization we are supporting
through Missions. Magnets with additional information will be included in the restrooms. Motion by Bob Winters, Randy second. It was unanimously approved.
11. Deana is working on a wedding usage policy for the church.
12. No major updates on buildings/grounds.
13. State of the church. Overall, things are going well. Great event with Carolyn Moore.
Volunteers are needed to help with Sunday mornings.
14. Currently interviewing for a Youth Director. A candidate will be visiting the weekend of 11/2 & 3.
15. Dave closed the meeting in prayer.
Respectfully submitted,
Harvey Elder