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February/March 2007
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Board notes reported by
Rev. Dr. Stephen Austin
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Staff Transitional Time
Minister and President Jim Antal told the Board that he has asked the regionally deployed staff to increase the scope of their work 30%, recognizing that this is a transitional time and is not regarded as a long-term model. A long-term resolution will be formed following the Listening Process findings.
Treasurer’s Report
In his report, Treasurer Walter Kreil reported that all Dues and Basic Support were due to the Conference on January 17, 2007 to be credited for 2006. If your church’s Dues and Basic Support were not turned in, please contact the Conference office.
Church Starts and Church Revitalization
Due in large part to an inspiring report from Paul Nickerson on the success of several new church start endeavors in Lowell, Springfield and Jamaica Plain, and a promising one in Mashpee, the Board approved $76,200 in grants for New Church Start funding and $18,000 for a Church Development consultant for Church Revitalization and New Church Start training. This funding will come from income of the endowment fund established by the Gift & Promise capital campaign.
Application for Lilly Grant Extension
The Board of Directors authorized the Minister and President to apply for an extension of the Conference’s Pastoral Excellence grant from the Lilly Endowment. The Board further authorized the establishment of a cluster of permanently and temporarily restricted funds which will provide resources for pastoral and lay leadership development beyond the term of the grant extension. Additionally, the Board authorized the Minister and President to solicit contributions to these funds from churches, individuals and other entities.
Listening Process and Annual Meeting Updates
See separate articles.