Attendees: Pastor Joe, Steve Kirkwood, Mike Bell, Charlie Cox, Tyler McDonald, Wayne Hudson
Pastor opened in prayer.
All agreed to table missionary support discussion until next meeting.
Charlie distributed the Widows/Shut-Ins list.
Deacon’s Benevolent Fund was discussed. Tweaked up requirements and set the limit to two (2) times per year that a person can request help. Gwen will keep the Benevolent Fund in checking.
Dates for Communion, other than Palm Sunday and Thanksgiving, still need to be determined.
Missions
- Not every missionary can communicate regularly. When a missionary is on furlough, a visit or at least a phone call should be required.
- A Deacon should be in charge of collecting all missionary communications and present them to the Deacon Board.
- Missionary Status should be reviewed once per year.
Pastor gave an update on the Worship Pastor search. It is disappointing that only a few résumé have been received. Matt Burkhead is a possible candidate. Pastor gave the Deacons a copy of Matt’s résumé and said he had an initial meeting with Matt. Pastor and Darcie plan to meet with Matt then the search committee will meet with him. It is still early in the process. Matt Burkhead attends Calvary Baptist Church and is part of their praise band. Pastor said some concerns regarding Matt were raised during a meeting of the search committee. Pastor asked for continued prayers in the search, since who we choose could have a positive or negative impact on attendance and membership.
We are thankful for how Jeremy Mullins has stepped up and assumed the responsibilities of Worship Pastor, but it is beginning to take a toll on him.
Wayne agreed to be responsible for sending texts to all Deacons to remind them of upcoming meetings.
No further business.
Charlie closed in prayer.
Minutes documented by Wayne Hudson