Minutes of the Board of Elders - November 5, 2009

1. A meeting of the Board of Elders of Harris Creek Baptist Church was held on November 5, 2009. In attendance were Senior Pastor James Tippit; Executive Pastor David Britt; Stefan LeRow, Chairman; Stacy Atchley; Kirk Wakefield; Jim Underwood; and Ben Selman.
2. Brother Underwood opened the meeting in prayer.
3. The Board reviewed and approved, as drafted, minutes of the prior meeting of the Board.
4. The process for reviewing new members for the Board of Elders for 2010 were discussed in detail. The timeline proposed by Brother David was approved as the operating plan for Elder selection and commissioning. The Board will contact certain men of the Church immediately to request their prayerful study of their leadership service to the Church and, specifically, through the Elder Board. Forms for survey and interview were discussed.
5. Brother David reported in detail on the Church’s current budget and stewardship for the Church in detail. Giving to budget needs continues on a pace below budget needs. Stewardship emphasis in equipping and life group settings was discussed. Close management of the Church’s cash position, however, continues positive.
6. Discussion was had regarding staff benefit packages and compensation. Brother David will continue to search for group health insurance. The Board also discussed options for savings plans, self-insurance and combination planning to care for both health care needs and retirement issues. Brother David projects being able to make recommendations in the coming weeks regarding interim health care insurance options.
7. Staff ministry plans are going through assessment in anticipation of the on-coming introduction and approval process. Brother James reviewed each ministry area and issues and solutions for the ministry team’s goals and vision.
8. Brother James discussed his progress on life group oversight and assessment. Detail work continues on leadership training and organization. Group alignment and functionality is being reviewed in line with the principle that staff is the primary care giver to the life groups and their members. Brother James will continue to mentor and oversee the system as it expands.
9. Brother James closed the meeting for the Board in prayer.