Feb. 28,
1993
5:10 p.m.
Council menbers present:
Johnathan Titus
Don Titus
Nash Garcia
Ron Snell
Church Clerk: Irene Snell
Others present were: Betty Titus & Elva Garcia
Meeting called to order by Pastor Randy Stephens. He
informed
the Council they would be making decisions for the church body
and the
importance of confidentiality, that things coucil members
disscuss
should not be discussed outside of immediate family members.
Pastor let the Coucil know that monthly financial reports would
be done
by the church clerk. He also stated that depth of growth of the
church
will depend on the Council.
Council does not overide the Pastor and the Pastor will
not
overide the Council as long as they flow with the Holy Spirit
and we
will work together in harmony!
Pastor let the Council know that he has not received any
salary
since November 92 -- Irene gave totals of income received for
Jan &
Feb. of l993, the Pastor has been using his salary to pay for the
expenses of the church since Nov. 92. Beginning March 1st
church will
be responsible for all expenses including salary for the Pastor
of
$465.00 weekly which he will return $165.00 weekly giving him a
$300.00
weekly salary. Pastor stated he would like to be in the
ministry full-
time by Summer or early Fall. Bro. Garcia stated that some
members
aren't paying 10% tithes on their wages, Johnathan felt that the
church
needs some teaching on tithing.
Discussion was held on the growth of the church there is
a
possibility of 80 people per week if everyone came --- 7 new
visitors
were present in the morning service today (2-28) It will depend
on the
Church Body if we stay in current building. The church is
getting more
and more well known.
Pastor brought up the need of a Bus to transport the
Youth,
insurance for an older bus was quoted at $1,300.00 per year --
Bro.
Garcia stated we need to build a solid foundation before trying
to go
in debt for a bus.
Church also needs to do more advertising -- the church
needs
to get the vision of the pastor! Pastor brought up about rasing
funds
for Youth Camp campers to go to Youth Camp.
Pastor discussed with Council how much his work schedule
pre-
vents him from being with his family and being able to spend
time in the
ministry of the church body.
Johnathan brought up how are we going to bring all the
needs to
the church people, it was decided a church business meeting will
be
scheduled toward the end of March. Johnathan wants a
spokesperson from
the Council to speak to the church about the subject of Giving.
Pastor
stated that anyone can speak up. It was also suggested to have a
Potluck dinner before the Church Business meeting.
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