Minutes of the Board of Elders - October 1, 2009

1. A meeting of the Board of Elders of Harris Creek Baptist Church was held on October 1, 2009. In attendance were Senior Pastor James Tippit; Executive Pastor David Britt; Stefan LeRow, Chairman; Chris Holmes, Vice-Chairman; Stacy Atchley; Kirk Wakefield; Jim Underwood; Bill Killian, Chairman of the Board of Deacons; and Ben Selman.
2. Brother LeRow opened the meeting in prayer.
3. The Board had met in prayer and planning sessions on three previous occasions during the month of September. No minutes of those meetings were kept.
4. The Board considered the report of Brother David in regard to the Ministry Plan for the Church’s coming year. Brother David distributed a proposed time-line of management and leadership events between this meeting and the end of the calendar year to preview presentation of the ministry plan to the Church body.
5. Brother David stated that tithe and offering receipts are down over the past three weeks, but well within budgeted expectations. On-line giving facilities are reported as operating successfully at this time. The congregation will be updated on electronic giving options and procedures in the coming weeks.
6. Brother David related that Carol Underwood has assumed duties regarding the administrative needs of the Church’s Life Groups.
7. The first sessions of the Joshua’s Men leadership training by Brother James was reported by him.
8. Specific prayer issues regarding the consideration of replacements for Brother Wakefield and Brother LeRow on the Board were discussed. The Pastoral Staff, directed by the Executive Pastor, is working on elements of the consideration and affirmation process with regard to the Board.
9. Plans were discussed regarding on-line equipping classes.
10. Brother Underwood closed the meeting for the Board in prayer.