Elder Minutes For 7 November 2011

PRESENT: Doug Joseph, Jack Norman, George Cope, Wray Petry, Frank St. John, George Joseph, Jim Norman, Dave Tinker

ABSENT:

Pastor Rick Moore, Pastor John Krall, Pastor Jack Cain, J Johnston, Debbie Carey joined the Elders to pray for the needs of the church.

Debbie Carey provided the administrator’s report:

>  Offering was $39,386

>  720 people in the main service

>  The Force Main relocation should be completed this week.

>  Some of the signage ideas for the campus were discussed in the meeting.

Though David Tinker was encouraged by the support of the elders in promoting his vision, he further explained that he was not looking for any monetary help with his new ministry. That participants would pay to cover the expense of the insurance. He asked Debbie Carrie to do some investigation for the best way to pursue this. 

Debbie exited the meeting at this point (at 4:50PM).

There was a motion made by Frank St. John and seconded by Jack Norman to approve the 10/31/2011 minutes, which was passed unanimously by the remainder of the Elders.

There were discussions concerning the budget and where we are heading in 2012.

Frank St. John made a motion that Rita Murray work with the Finance Council to determine a more realistic way of presenting Calvary’s weekly budget report to the congregation.  This was seconded by Wray Petry and passed unanimously.

Pastor Cope shared some discussions he has with several staff members concerning marketing.

George Joseph’s response to a letter addressed to the Elders was approved. Because of the clarity of its presentation, it was determined that George’s letter will be placed on the Elder’s Blog with the names removed.

Pastor Cope shared a potential ministry opportunity presented by a member of the Finance Council.

At 5:30, Robert Frye joined the meeting to provide an opportunity for the Elders to get to know him better as a potential candidate for the Finance Council. Following the conversation, the Elders prayed with Rob and he exited at 5:55.

At 6:00, a local pastor and his family joined the Elders for a time of sharing their vision and several requests concerning ministry needs. The elders listened and closed with prayer.

There were some discussions concerning the pastor’s requests.  It was determined that additional information/clarification is needed before any decisions can be made. Pastor Cope was tasked with obtaining much of this information.


November 27, 2011 has been designated as Pastor Appreciation Day.

With no further items, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:25PM.

  

Submitted by Doug Joseph