I am excited to share that last night’s Church Conference meeting went very well and the resolution from the task force was unanimously affirmed! 31 of our church members came out to participate in our official Church Conference vote. As I shared last night, this is a great and meaningful step that proves what we’ve been saying for a while now - you are ready and determined to do what it takes to lay a solid foundation for the future of what God will do in and through us.
AND… now is when the real work begins!
Last night’s vote is only the first step in developing a clear and compelling vision for our future, while also aligning our people and resources in service of that vision. I am confident that the steps we are taking now will help us make better decisions and develop more fruitful and effective ministries. It will be vital for us to take advantage of the reduced administrative requirements in order to invest more time and energy in the hands on work of Christ.
There will be much more to say and do as we begin to live into a new structure of leadership beginning January 1st. For now, I’ll simply share a couple of details:
Board meetings will generally happen on the 3rd Monday of the month from 6-7:30pm. The 3rd Monday in January is a holiday, which means the meeting will actually take place on the 4th Monday (Jan 22nd).
Board meetings will always be open to the public, although only Board members will have voice or vote (unless specifically noted on the Agenda or recognized by the Board chair). You are encouraged to attend so that you can listen to what the Board is discussing and reach out to Board members between meetings if you have questions or concerns.
Note: Certain personnel or legal matters may require the Board to enter executive session in which all discussion and votes would remain confidential.
Public board documentation will be available via a public Google Drive link that you can preview by clicking here (currently, the approved leadership list and Church and Charge Conference minutes are uploaded - new documents and resources will be added over time). Agendas and meeting resources will be added by the end of the week prior to a Board meeting. Minutes and other updates will be available shortly after the meetings. Personnel records, legal documents, and staff salary information will be kept separate to remain confidential.
I am grateful for your input, feedback, and questions throughout this two month + process. Please keep asking questions and keep imagining new ways to be faithful so that we can continue to expand our impact and more fully love the city with the heart of Christ!