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Minutes of the Board of Elders - March 4, 2010

Harris Creek Baptist Church

Minutes of the Board of Elders

March 4, 2010

1. A meeting of the Board of Elders of Harris Creek Baptist Church was held on March 4, 2010.  In attendance were Chris Holmes, Chairman; Jim Underwood, Vice Chairman; Bob Howard; Bill Killian; Bo Routh; Senior Pastor James Tippit; Executive Pastor David Britt; and Ben Selman. 
2. Brother Holmes opened the meeting in prayer.
3. The prior minutes of the meeting of the Board were reviewed and approved as drafted.
4. Brother David presented the financial reports for the Church through February. Giving to the budget needs of the Church was down in January.  Stewardship through giving to the Church has increased resulting in an offset to deficit budget response in January.  The cost and income ratio of the Mothers’ Day Out program continues to improve and is only slightly non-supporting.  Brother David emphasized the need for the membership to continue to support the budget needs of the Church and the need for stewardship emphasis as the Church implements the ministry plan.
5. Brother James projected Elder Ordination for April 11, 2010 and advised that planning for that important service is in progress at this time. 
6. Brother James lead a discussion regarding various elements of Sunday services.  
7. The Board closed the meeting in prayer.

Ben Selman

Secretary

Minutes of the Board of Elders - February, 17 2010

1. A meeting of the Board of Elders of Harris Creek Baptist Church was held on February 17, 2010.  In attendance were Chris Holmes, Chairman; Jim Underwood, Vice Chairman; Bob Howard; Bill Killian; Bo Routh; Senior Pastor James Tippit; and Ben Selman. 
2. Brother Underwood opened the meeting in prayer.
3. The prior minutes of the meeting of the Board were reviewed and approved as drafted.
4. The Board moved the time of its regular meetings to 6:30 a.m.
5. Brother James reported on his vision and planning to meet the needs of reaching multiple college campuses through ministry of the Church.
6. The issue of the costs and the availability of scholarships for Pre-Teen Camp was discussed at length.  The Board expressed its appreciation to Sister Emily for her leadership and careful consideration of the maximizing of the camp experience for His Pre-Teens.  The Board observed the difference in costs between the camp selected and prior camps, and the positive differences in services and programs as between the camps, and discussed scholarship provisions.
7. Brother James lead a discussion of a model for church planning.
8. The Board closed the meeting in prayer.

Ben Selman

Secretary

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

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