Minutes of the Board of Elders - February 13, 2010

1. An in-service meeting of the Board of Elders of Harris Creek Baptist Church was held on February 13, 2010.  In attendance were Chris Holmes, Chairman; Jim Underwood, Vice Chairman; Bobby Howard; Bo Routh; Senior Pastor James Tippit; Executive Pastor David Britt; Conrad Robison; and Ben Selman. 
2. The Board separated for a time of individual prayer.
3. Brother James led the Board in a study of the meaning, service, opportunities, and challenges of the Church.  Time was spent in discussion of the Scriptures, of leadership, of service, of vision, of relationships, and of opportunities presented to the Church and to Harris Creek Baptist Church—as a part of the Church.  A discussion of opportunities for worship, and regarding functioning of each element of leadership and staff followed.  Topics for the day included: 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.
4. The meeting closed in prayer, followed later by a dinner given by the Board in honor of the service of the Staff, and the licensing of Brother Landon Collins.

Ben Selman

Secretary