Minutes of the Board of Elders - February 4, 2010

1. A meeting of the Board of Elders of Harris Creek Baptist Church was held on February 4, 2010.  In attendance were Chris Holmes, Chairman; Jim Underwood, Vice Chairman; Stacy Atchley; Bobby Howard; Bo Routh; Senior Pastor James Tippit; Executive Pastor David Britt and Ben Selman. 
2. Brother Underwood opened the meeting in prayer.
3. Brother Atchley confirmed his call to step down from active Elder service, effective immediately.  The Board accepted his decision.  Brother Atchley will continue in current service positions with his Life Group, and with the Youth programs of the Church.  The Board thanked him for his active service to the Board, and affirmed his on-going service to the Church.
4. The prior minutes of the meeting of the Board were reviewed and approved as drafted.
5. Brother David recapped the 2009 financial final documents and reports previously distributed.  Stewardship was in excess of the budgeted needs of the Church.  The Church begins the year on a strong financial footing.  There is a need to continue to support the congregation in regard to stewardship through prayer and equipping.
6. Brother David presented portions of the January 2010 financial reports.  Tithes and gifting are below budgeted needs.
7. Brother James and Brother David presented a request for the Board to consider licensing the ministry of Landon Collins.  After discussion of the mature and valuable service of Landon to the Church, the Board, on motion made and seconded, voted unanimously to affirm Landon, and license his ministry.  A time of prayer with the Collins family was discussed regarding this important step in their lives.
8. Brother James is planning Elder Ordination for Sunday morning worship service time in the next two weeks.  He will relay his plans to the Board and the Congregation shortly.
9. Brother James went over the initial worship survey trip taken by him and Brother Drew.
10. Elder retreat agenda items were outlined.  The retreat is scheduled for February 13, 2010.
11. Brother David closed the meeting in prayer.

Ben Selman

Secretary