2022 Church Council Retreat
Saturday, February 19, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
MINUTES – APPROVED March 21, 2022
Members Present: Chris Lewis, Sheri Barker, Robert Nava, Erick Posada, Oscar Uribe, Pastor Karla, Pastor Alicia. Online: Melissa Velasquez
Absent: Skip Knudson, Krystina Torres, Mary Lizarraga
| TOPIC | MOTION |
| Financial Reports | Accept January Financial Reports. Motion: Sheri B., Second: Pastor Karla, Approved. |
| New Signers | It was moved, seconded, and approved to authorize the following officers to have signing authority on the Union Bank checking account and the Union Bank Money Market account Christopher Lewis, President Sheridan L. Barker, Vice President Erick Ramon Posada, Secretary Motion: Sheri B., Second: Chris L. Approved. |
| Account Administrator | It was moved, seconded, and approved to authorize Sheridan L. Barker to be the Web Administrator for the Union Bank Internet Business Banking service. Motion: Oscar U., Second: Robert N. Approved. |
| TOPIC | PROCESS | NOTES |
| Call Meeting to Order | Meeting convened: 1:15 PM | |
| Devotion & Prayer | Chris Lewis: Proverbs 24: 30-34 | |
| Introductions | NameCareer or current rolesFamilyA skill or special interest you bring to Church CouncilShare 2 Truths & a Lie (group guesses which is the lie) | Who was named for a saint? Who is learning to surf? Who got married as a teenager? Who has a passion for music? Who fluently speaks 3 languages? |
| Understanding an Organization | Pair Share: (3 min each) What organization have you worked in? What was your experience working in that organization? Share a couple answers with group | |
| Duties & Responsibilities of Church Council | 501(c)(3) Corporate structureWe are “Called” to serve | Council is responsible for all laws and regulations, and to the St. Mark’s Constitution. Use Robert’s Rules of Order to run meetings. Discussed potential of having safety training in case of dangerous individual on church grounds. |
| St. Mark’s Org Chart | Role of Church CouncilCommittees & Task Forces | Council members should be go-to people for the congregation instead of the pastors. Council members assigned to task forces in order to more effectively support our ministries. |
| BREAK | ||
| Expectations | Pair Share: Different partners What does the congregation expect of us as Council Members?What do fellow Council members expect of us? Large Group discussion – chart answers | Fiscally responsibilityEthical and legal responsibilityPlanning & executionEnhance St. Mark’s public imageSupport the pastorsRecruit & orient new membersFocus on best practicesStrive to live a Christ-led life |
| Mission & Vision | A clerical perspective | Strengthen the core values and ideals of the church, continue bringing both services together in 2022 |
| February Council Business | January Minutes | Amendment to Minutes: Move new Christmas tree (~$900) from Altar & Communion Supply to Worship Materials in order to balance the budget. |
| January financial reports | January net income vs. budget -$4,032 Members giving $16,000 less than Jan. 2021. Investigate reason. | |
| Lighthouse sign update & design | Sign moving forward for the moment. Potentially finished in March. Long-term: Seek approval for digital sign in the future. | |
| Other time sensitive business? | ||
| Closing Prayer | Sheri Barker | |
| Adjourn Meeting | Meeting adjourned: 4:55 PM |