AGENDA, MAY 2000

AGENDA, February/March 2002

COUNCIL OF ELDERS MEETING

Cincinnati, Ohio

Wednesday, February 27 9:00 – 5:30

MORNING

Chairman’s Comments and Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting – R. Holladay ¼ Hour

Copies of the previous Minutes given to Council members ahead of time

The Council must approve all previous Minutes in order for them to become the official minutes of Council meetings. Gerald Seelig prepares the minutes as secretary to the Council.

Open Discussion – Roy Holladay ½ Hour

Last minute items that need Council attention

There may be issues that come up at the last moment that needs the Council’s attention. This will give the Council an opportunity to bring these issues forward.

President’s Update – Les McCullough ½ Hour

Update on activities of the Church

This allows the President time to communicate with the Council on growth of the church and future plans.

Strategic Plan – Aaron Dean 1 Hour

Discussion and approval of Strategic Plan for 2002

The Strategic Plan provides the basis for our Operation Plan and Budget. It must first be approved to provide the direction for the Operation Plan and Budget.
Break

Operation Plan Discussion - 1 Hour

Ministerial Services – Richard Pinelli
Media and Communications Services – Peter Eddington
Administrative services – Tom Kirkpatrick

Each Operation Manager will discuss his section of the Operation Plan and explain the programs and request. We will begin with Ministerial Services. This will give the Council an opportunity to discuss the programs and give guidance to the Operation Managers.

AFTERNOON

Ministerial Services update – Richard Pinelli 2 Hours

Ministerial Candidate Program - Jim Franks

Jim will submit to the Council the proposal for the Ministerial Candidate Program. How do we continue to develop church pastors and ministers to serve the church?

Policy on Ministerial Review -Doug Horchak

There is a four-step program for evaluating the ministry. The last step is congregational input. Doug Horchak will cover this topic and submit a policy for Council review.

Grant for Pastoral Excellence - Darris McNeely

The Lilly Endowment Inc. is funding programs which offer ways of sustaining pastoral excellence among religious organizations. This year the endowment, which is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, will be making grants of between $250,000 to $2 million to fund programs which stretch over 3-5 years. This is a competitive grants program open to any organization with public charity status in the United States that believes it is prepared to establish or enhance projects aimed at providing Christian pastors with opportunities to sustain excellence in pastoral ministry. Darris McNedely will make a report on this opportunity.
Break

Media & Communication Committee – Victor Kubik & Peter Eddington 1 Hour

Report on Media meeting in January
Prioritizing the Media Budget

This will be a continuation of the Operation Plan discussion and the recommendations from the Media Committee on the direction the church should pursue.

Operation Plan/Budget – Continual discussion ½ Hour

Will Continue Operation plan discussion if needed or
Begin Budget Discussions
Discuss the questions from the Finances Committee on the Budget

In the December Council meetings Aaron Dean asked the Council to review last years budget and Operation Plan. The Council has been asked to share questions that they may have concerning the proposed budget. The Council must approve, before being presented to the GCE for ratification, how the monies will be distributed to the various requested programs. How do these programs fulfill the commission and Strategic Plan and of the Church?

Thursday, February 28 9:00 – 5:30

MORNING

Selection of the President – Gerald Seelig 3 Hours

Review of the balloting process

In December the Council approved the process they will use, based upon the bylaws, in balloting for the President. We will review the course of action to make sure that everyone clearly understands the process.

Operation Plan or Budget

If the selection process goes quickly, will continue discussion on the Operation Plan or Budget.

AFTERNOON

GCE Planning – Roy Holladay, Gary Antion & Charles Melear 1 Hour

Speakers for the GCE conference in 2002

The GCE has been asked for their input on speakers at the GCE. This input will be reviewed and recommendations will be made to the Council.

Schedule of events for the GCE conference in 2002

The Council will discuss the flow of events for the whole weekend of the GCE.

Planning for the GCE conference in 2003

The Council will discuss should all elders’ ways be paid to the GCE conference in 2003?

Location of the GCE in 2003

Charles Melear will have recommendations as to the location of the GCE in 2003.

Improving the nomination process for Council members

Is there a way that we can improve the nomination process for Council members?

Mileage Reimbursement – Dick Thompson & Dave Evans 1 Hour

Should the mileage reimbursement program for expense be upgraded?
Break

Proposed Change to Internet Task Force Resolution – Vic Kubik & Peter Eddington ½ Hour

Peter Eddington has recommended a change to the Internet Task Force Resolution approved by the Council at the December meetings.

Ambassador Bible Center Awards – Gary Antion ½ Hour

ABC Ambassador Award of Excellence
Council of Elders Service Award
Alumni Award

Mr. Antion is recommending recognition awards for ABC students. The Council will discuss the merits of these awards.

Questions concerning tithing from South Africa – Leon Walker ½ Hour

The National Council has requested clarification on several tithing questions.

Friday, March 1 9:00 – 4:30

MORNING

International Reports – Rainer Salomaa & Paul Kieffer 3 Hours

To help the Council serve the International areas better, the chairmen of the Canadian and German National Council will be making a report on their National Organization and work.

AFTERNOON
Executive Session

Ordinations, Credentialing and Removal
Discussion of the evaluation of the Treasurer, Secretary and President
Personnel issues

The Council has just completed an evaluation of the Treasurer, Secretary and President. Will be able to discuss these evaluations and the officers will be able to seek clarification from the Council on their evaluation. We will review ordination and credentialing recommendations. Any personnel issues will be discussed.

Sunday, March 3

MORNING

Budget and Operation Plan Discussion – Tom Kirkpatrick 3 Hours

Will continue our discussion on the Operation Plan and Budget.
AFTERNOON
Budget and Operation Plan Discussion
All items that would impact the budget have been included in the first half of the agenda. The second half of the agenda will discuss items that do not have bearing on the budget.

Monday, March 4 9:00 – 5:00

MORNING

Doctrinal Update – Leon Walker 3 Hour

New Moons
Man of Sin
70 Weeks prophecy
Alternate explanation of prophecy – recommend procedure on how to handle

Leon Walker, the chairman of the Doctrinal Committee, will lead the Council in a discussion of several study papers submitted by the doctrinal sub-committee.

Suggested Revisions to the Treasurer’s & Secretary Assessments – G. Antion ½ Hour

This is the first year that the Council has done an evaluation of the Treasurer and Secretary. It was felt that some of the questions on the assessment form did not apply. These will be discussed.
AFTERNOON

Education & Ministerial Services Committee – Don Ward 3 ½ Hours

Mission Statement & job description of the Ministerial Services Committee
Member Assistance Manual
New ordination Certificate
Proposed baptism and blessing of little children certificates
Update on Christ-centered Servant Leadership
Reimbursement for travel outside of Circuit
Resolution concerning publication dealing with homosexual issues
ABC budget and operating plan
Planning task force for ministerial education
Australian proposal for ABC

A number of issues dealing with the Education and Ministerial Service committee will be discussed. The mission statement and scope of responsibility of the Ministerial Service committee will be discussed.

Tuesday, March 5 9:00 – 12:00

Incidents of Concern – Roy Holladay ½ Hour

What individual Council members should do if they hear or see incidents that raise concerns?

How to deal with potential problems before they escalate.

Succession Planning Information – Gary Antion ½ Hour

It is the Council’s responsibility to give direction to the President. How can the President fulfill the desires of the Council unless he is informed ahead of time?

Dates for Council Meetings for 2002/2003 – Roy Holladay ¼ Hour

Council Expressing Personal Opinions in Public Debate or Open Forum – Gary Antion ½ Hour

When is it appropriate for individual Council members to express their opinions in public forums? A review of a previous Council’s resolution on this topic.