Minutes of the Board of Elders - January 21, 2010

1. A meeting of the Board of Elders of Harris Creek Baptist Church was held on January 21, 2010.  In attendance were Chris Holmes, Chairman; Jim Underwood, Vice Chairman; Stacy Atchley; Bobby Howard; Bo Routh; Bill Killian; Senior Pastor James Tippit; and Ben Selman. 
2. Brother Howard opened the meeting in prayer.
3. The prior minutes of the meeting of the Board were reviewed and approved as drafted.
4. The Board continued its prior discussions regarding functioning of each element of leadership and staff.  Topics for the day of study for the Board on February 13, 2010 were discussed in detail, including: Life Group Leaders and Teaching; the defining and joining of curriculum and periodic group meetings regarding curriculum for Bible teaching and study; Deacon body service and leadership; Church-wide prayer emphasis and follow-through; and, ministry opportunities and ministry training for lay leadership.
5. Brother James reported on up-coming survey trips for staff to participate in worship with other Churches to view and assess other worship presentations. 
6. The undersigned closed the meeting in prayer.

Ben Selman

Secretary