Mike Brady, James Davis, Paul Barth, Kent Billingsley, Jackie Eby, Cheryl Yates, Travis Westerfield
Next Meeting:
Saturday,
Purpose of Administration Meeting:
Developing leaders that can follow through with excellence in all of the five fold ministries as we coordinate body wide activities and serve each other as unto the Lord
- Discipleship
- Evangelism
- Worship
- Service
- Fellowship
- Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways
Specific Topics discussed this month:
Bylaws and Policies
The elders have been refreshing our bylaws and adding a section at the end to address a few policies that will help the whole body operate more efficiently. Mike sent the current document to the entire administration team prior to the meeting and we discussed the policies at the meeting. After the elders get the document finished, Kent suggested that it would be a good idea to discuss the document at the new members classes.
The elders have been refreshing our bylaws and adding a section at the end to address a few policies that will help the whole body operate more efficiently. Mike sent the current document to the entire administration team prior to the meeting and we discussed the policies at the meeting. After the elders get the document finished, Kent suggested that it would be a good idea to discuss the document at the new members classes.
Discipleship
There were several opportunities discussed at the meeting and we will be trying to schedule these in a manner that will allow the most participation and least overlap.
- Starting tomorrow morning, Duane Keaton will be starting a study of the book of Matthew. Anyone interested in joining that group should read Matthew and show up at 9:00 AM.
- Jackie also informed us that she and Dacian are looking to start a three night video series on the marriage relationship.
- There are currently four people interested in starting another Tuesday night group that will meet six nights starting as soon as this Tuesday ( Jan 12 ) evening to study Biblical Financial Principles for small groups at Tatesbrook.
- Mike and Lisa are planning two Encounter Weekends in the first half of this year. This is a great opportunity for new people to quickly go through introduction to our church and to help the leadership best understand how Tatesbrook can help disciple new members beyond the weekend.
- Mike is hoping to have Bob Warren come sometime this year for a weekend of teaching.
Worship
No new topics of worship. It was noted that the praise and worship team hit their budget for the second consecutive year. We are truly blessed by the team that leads us every Sunday.
Finances
The 2010 budget has been passed around and iterated in the last four months of 2009. Kevin sent out the last iteration prior to the meeting for approval. We also reviewed and updated the following report:
As suggested at the last administration meeting, we did drop the internet in the fourth quarter which should help pay for some of the expense increases in insurance for the administration team.
No new topics of worship. It was noted that the praise and worship team hit their budget for the second consecutive year. We are truly blessed by the team that leads us every Sunday.
Finances
The 2010 budget has been passed around and iterated in the last four months of 2009. Kevin sent out the last iteration prior to the meeting for approval. We also reviewed and updated the following report:
Financial Report For 2010 Celebration
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As suggested at the last administration meeting, we did drop the internet in the fourth quarter which should help pay for some of the expense increases in insurance for the administration team.
There was some discussion about how we should expand our ministries in 2011 after paying off the mortgage. The fourth item on the list of things to do was to get the physical building in shape. There were several concerns voiced, in no particular order:
- Security of the building - Locks need maintenance
- Sign for the church - need to collect requirements for the sign
- Parking lot - A smooth black surface would be easier for us to shovel and walk on.
- Clutter - Should we provide better locks, we shouldn't attempt to accumulate clutter because it is less likely to be taken. We still have a very shared building and things will still be thrown away on a regular basis.
Building and Grounds:
Look at those floors! The hallway between the sanctuary and small group room now shows the potential for the rest of the building. Great work Josh Covington!
There was also some discussion about the need for tables and chairs to be returned to the building. Some members have borrowed chairs and tables and we will need them all for the church celebration and the Valentines Dinner. After the meeting, I counted 14 tables and 76 chairs. If we want to have more than 76 people sit down at one time, we will need to get some of the chairs back.
The last few weeks have been cold and we have identified some heating problems that will need to be addressed.
- The heating unit for the upstairs bathroom is controlled by the thermostat in the small group room and it is not functioning. ( Blowing cold air )
- The heating unit on the west side of the sanctuary is controlled by the thermostat on the stage and it is not functioning. ( Blower and Outside units are not on )
- The heating unit in the basement that is controlled by the thermostat in the nursery is not fully operational. ( Circulating some air, outside unit is running after I reset it )
Evangelism:
No specific evangelism topics discussed this month, but Kent really wanted to come up with a job for Josh Wilson since he was not present at the meeting. Multiple people discussed the success of the Community Cookouts last spring and summer that were done before and after the tent meetings. This was a great time of community interaction ( not exactly evangelism ) for everyone that chose to participate.
Church Calendar
January--
15-17 - B.A.S.I.C. Winter Camp
24 - Church Celebration
24 - Youth and Parent meeting ( after celebration )
February--
5,6 - Encounter Weekend
7 - Lord's Supper
7 - Super Bowl
13 - Valentines Dinner ( Youth Fundraiser )
March--
7 - Lord's Supper
April--
3 - Administration Meeting
4 - Lord's Supper - Easter
16,17 - Encounter Weekend
May--
1 - Lord's Supper
8 - Work Day ( Spring Clean Up )
June--
6 - Lord's Supper
7 - Kiddo Camp at Woodman of the World Campgrounds ( 1st to 5th grade )
14-18 - Backyard Bible School
21-26 - Xfuge Conference in Philadelphia
July--
31-Aug1 - Summer fun at Cedar Point ( Youth and College )
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