Leadership Team meets at Peoria
The District of Illinois-Wisconsin Leadership Team held its regular meeting December 5th at the Peoria Church of the Brethren with the following attendees; Anna Lee Hisey Pierson, Chm., Carol Novak, Ed Garrison, Bill Pocklington, Bob Champlin, Vernon Dean, Shannon Hinkle. Ex-officio members attending: Kevin Kessler – DE, Orlando Redekopp – Moderator, Lisa Fike – Moderator Elect, Christine Hoecker – Financial Sec., Gil Crosby, Secretary. Absent: Jim Lehman.
Peoria Pastor, Dana McNeil opened the meeting with devotions and an overview of the missions of the Peoria Church.
Chairperson, Anna Lee, brought the meeting to order with a scripture on the “Fishers of Men”, those who are called with no expectation of what tasks are ahead. However we do feel that we have been chosen to do God’s work. The Chairperson then asked each one to share what they felt their calling meant to them.
The Team was then asked, what are the expectations of the Leadership Team in relationship to the work we have been called to do in the Illinois Wisconsin District. Some of the items mentioned were communication, dialog with Churches, be a catalyst for growth, stewardship and setting a clear vision of the Church. The Team then set about to categorize their strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities.
Team liaisons were assigned to District Churches providing the Leadership Team with a direct link to individual Churches. New members of the Team accepted liaison responsibility.
The financial reports showed some investments beginning to regain some of the ground that was lost during the last year. Individual Church commitments are slightly behind pledges but the Treasurer has been able to meet our financial obligations to date.
The Leadership Team received two more requests for Mission and Mortar funds. These are grants or loans to churches in need of funds for specific projects. Yellow Creek requested $2,500 to install a handicap lift device in their church. First Church of Chicago needed $2,500 to help pay for roof repairs. Both requests were granted. First church will receive their funds after the first of the year based on available donations.
The Leadership Team expressed their appreciation to Wilbur Bowman, Evelyn Bowman and Fletcher Farrar, who left Team this year, for their tireless dedication and service to the District over the past years. Their contributions will be missed as will their presence.
The Leadership Team and the New Church Development Team held a joint meeting after lunch. The purpose of these meetings to bring each Team up to date on the others progress in their respective ministry. Apostle, Lynda Lubbs DeVore, regularly attends LT meetings. The Moderator and Moderatorelect are ex-officio members of the NCDT and will scheduled their presence at those meetings.
The meeting was adjourned with prayer.
Peoria Pastor, Dana McNeil opened the meeting with devotions and an overview of the missions of the Peoria Church.
Chairperson, Anna Lee, brought the meeting to order with a scripture on the “Fishers of Men”, those who are called with no expectation of what tasks are ahead. However we do feel that we have been chosen to do God’s work. The Chairperson then asked each one to share what they felt their calling meant to them.
The Team was then asked, what are the expectations of the Leadership Team in relationship to the work we have been called to do in the Illinois Wisconsin District. Some of the items mentioned were communication, dialog with Churches, be a catalyst for growth, stewardship and setting a clear vision of the Church. The Team then set about to categorize their strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities.
Team liaisons were assigned to District Churches providing the Leadership Team with a direct link to individual Churches. New members of the Team accepted liaison responsibility.
The financial reports showed some investments beginning to regain some of the ground that was lost during the last year. Individual Church commitments are slightly behind pledges but the Treasurer has been able to meet our financial obligations to date.
The Leadership Team received two more requests for Mission and Mortar funds. These are grants or loans to churches in need of funds for specific projects. Yellow Creek requested $2,500 to install a handicap lift device in their church. First Church of Chicago needed $2,500 to help pay for roof repairs. Both requests were granted. First church will receive their funds after the first of the year based on available donations.
The Leadership Team expressed their appreciation to Wilbur Bowman, Evelyn Bowman and Fletcher Farrar, who left Team this year, for their tireless dedication and service to the District over the past years. Their contributions will be missed as will their presence.
The Leadership Team and the New Church Development Team held a joint meeting after lunch. The purpose of these meetings to bring each Team up to date on the others progress in their respective ministry. Apostle, Lynda Lubbs DeVore, regularly attends LT meetings. The Moderator and Moderatorelect are ex-officio members of the NCDT and will scheduled their presence at those meetings.
The meeting was adjourned with prayer.
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