Elder Minutes For 27 August 2012

PRESENT: Doug Joseph, Jack Norman, Dave Tinker, Wray Petry, George Cope, Jim Norman, George Joseph

ABSENT:  Frank St. John

The Elders, Debbie Carey, along with Pastors Cain, Sienkiewicz, Moore, Johnston, and Cashman, prayed for the needs of the church.

Pastor Cope precipitated a discussion on healthy leadership and blind spots that can be avoided including:

>  Ensuring that the leadership is plugged into the ministries in the church.  Although we may be praying, we may not be involved in the actual application within the church.

>  Ensuring that information is presented over and over for thorough communication.

>  Insisting on total honesty and openness.

>  Handling disagreements in an appropriate way.

>  Having a total commitment to being and remaining healthy.

Debbie Carey:

>  Tithes and offerings were $15,106 for this week in the main service.

>  Attendance was 604 in the main service and 720 in total.

>  The Finance Council will be approving the repair and resealing of the far north parking lot. Although we would like to repave the lot, the funds are not available at this time.

>  Permits for the signage plan have been issued by the City of Orlando and the land will be excavated shortly.  

>  $1,115 was received yesterday for Leaving A Legacy.

The minutes for August 20th were presented and a motion was made by Jack Norman and seconded by Dave Tinker to accept the minutes. It passed unanimously.

Pastor Cope shared about the Wednesday night marriage class and the curriculum being used.

J Johnston shared concerning the decision to move the Young Adult Group to Wednesday evenings (at 7:00 PM).

The elders discussed where Calvary is currently at, what our primary challenges are, areas where we are healthy, and places where we are lacking.

Pastor Cope noted that the focus is not on the facility or a personality, but rather on what the Holy Spirit is saying and doing.

With no further discussions, the meeting ended at 7:00PM

Submitted by Doug Joseph