Pinecrest Manor Hosts Leadership Team
Those present were Kevin Kessler, DE;, Bob Champlin*, Chairman; Jim Lehman*, Asst. Chair; Bill Pocklington*, Carol Novak*, Pat Heid, Joel Kline, Mandy Rahn*, Purvi Satvedi* and Stan Rodabaugh, Moderator Elect. (* voting members) Bob opened with devotions on the subject of Friendship. “Faithful friends are a sturdy treasure.” After devotions Bob called the meeting to order.
The first order of business was to approve the minutes of June 8.
Pat Heid sat in for treasurer Gordon Heid and confirmed that our current financial situation is good. She was asked about income vs expense. In 2012 our income was $54,055 and expenses this year are at $52,861 already. Church allocations are coming in a little above budget. Investments are doing well and $20,000 was transferred from investment to General Fund. The transfer came from interest earned. Kevin reported his very busy schedule working with several churches on pastor placement. He also spent time with the Church Revitalization Team where they shared missions happening in their individual churches. A Vital Mission report will be featured in the Newsletter each month. Kevin told of meeting with people at Annual Conference and networking at the CODE meeting . He gave an overview on the new Property & Management Team organization.
Several vacancies need to be filled in Program and Arrangements, Leadership Team, NYC bus planner and a Global Mission Advocate for the District.
Some time was spent discussing the Douglas Park property and mission. It has been reported the property is in need of repair, tenants are arrears on rent and attendance is very low. After a long discussion the LT adjourned and reconvened as the Douglas Park LT. A vote was taken to pursue the sale of the Douglas Park property. It passed unanimously. The Douglas Park LT also voted to terminate the employment of Pastor Herman Ware. The District LT is the LT of Douglas Park.
The LT reconvened as the District of Illinois- Wisconsin LT and continued with the regular business meeting.
Kevin passed out a report on Sabbaticals which is a time of rest and rejuvenation and is a policy of the Church of the Brethren. His Sabbatical begins July 7, 2014 and concludes September 7. Contact persons will be LT Chairman, Bob Champlin and the Administrative Assistant, Beth Carpentier. A professional growth grant will be considered for Kevin at the next meeting.
The new Property and Asset Management Team met to review their commission. The Teams role is to recommend management of assets and manage properties that revert to the District. They report directly to the Leadership Team. Members are Wil Nolen (1 yr.), Fletcher Farrar (2 yr.), Jocelyn Watkins (3 yr.). The terms were approved by the LT.
Other business included signing an agreement for the Rock Community Church so they can place a District covenant in their deed. The LT approved $500 for attorney’s fees to help Samuel Saripya with his visa application which was rejected earlier. A proposed Budget was reviewed by the LT for 2014 and will be presented to the District Conference for approval. A small increase is recommended for the District Executive and the Administrative Assistant. A professional growth line item was created with funding of $1,000. The total budget to be presented will be $117,000.
The Leadership Team approved the Ordination of Terry Link, the Chaplin at Pleasant Hill in Girard.
The next meeting will be at Neighborhood Church of the Brethren on October 12.
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