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Wednesday, February 03, 2010

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

 
Wednesday, November 11, 2009

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.
   
Wednesday, October 07, 2009

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.
   
Tuesday, September 01, 2009

Minutes of the Board of Elders - August 20, 2009

 

  1. A meeting of the Board of Elders of Harris Creek Baptist Church was held on August 20, 2009. In attendance were Senior Pastor James Tippit; Executive Pastor David Britt; Stefan LeRow, Chairman; Chris Holmes, Vice-Chairman; Stacy Atchley; Bill Killian, Chairman of the Board of Deacons; and Ben Selman.
  2. Brother LeRow opened the meeting in prayer.
  3. Minutes of the previous meeting of the Board were previously distributed to the Board. Without objections, or changes, the previous minutes were approved by the Board.
  4. The Board considered the report of Brother James and Brother David in regard to the Leadership Summit at Baylor, and follow-on meetings of Staff at Harris Creek regarding information from that summit. Extensive discussions ensued regarding vision and goals for the Church with Brother James leading the discussions. Planning discussions followed regarding discipleship and leadership in the area of training, and discipleship. Staffing issues were discussed.
  5. Progress on discipleship leadership search was reported with the Search Committee’s findings to date.
  6. The onset of the Joshua’s Men leadership training program was outlined by Brother James together with the process of inviting leadership to participate.
  7. Specific prayer and assistance issues for the Church’s people were discussed.
  8. The Board concluded the meeting in prayer.
   
Thursday, August 20, 2009

Minutes of the Board of Elders - August 6, 2009

  1. A meeting of the Board of Elders of Harris Creek Baptist Church was held on August 6, 2009. In attendance were Senior Pastor James Tippit; Executive Pastor David Britt; Chris Holmes, Vice-Chairman; Stacy Atchley; and Ben Selman.
  2. Brother Holmes opened the meeting in prayer.
  3. Minutes of the previous meeting of the Board were previously distributed to the Board. Without objections, further consideration, or changes, the previous minutes were approved by the Board.
  4. The Board considered the financial reports of the Church for the period ending July 31, 2009. The Church’s financial position continues strong, and significantly in excess of projected budget giving or needs.
  5. Children’s Ministry Wednesday night programs and needs were discussed at length. Brother James presented on ministry plans for shorter cycles of classes during the teaching year. “Segmenting” the teaching presentations and emphasis was discussed to more effectively deal with worker turn-over. Brother David advised that Carol Underwood has been added to staff as a Ministry Associate in connection with the Mother’s Day Out program. Background checks of all persons associated with the Children’s Ministry have been completed.
  6. Brother James reported on the beginning of the Joshua’s Men leadership training. Projections are for training to begin in September after an application and acceptance process that is beginning at this time. There is planning for a parallel training to develop college age participants for leadership.
  7. Brother David reported that Mothers’ Day Out program enrollment has reached about 30. final preparations are in progress for the beginning of the program. The “shower” for stocking the program is scheduled for August 16, 2009.
  8. Brother David reported on the mission trip to support the Pomales family in the field.
  9. Brother Atchley closed the meeting in prayer.

 

   

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