Church Pastoral Meeting Minutes

Date: January 12, 2051
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Fellowship Hall, Grace Community Church

Attendees:

Pastor Elijah Williams
Associate Pastor Grace Thompson
Youth Pastor Chloe Brown
Deacon Mark Roberts
Worship Leader Hannah Kim
Church Secretary [Your Name]

Absent:

Elder Samuel Lewis

Agenda:

Opening Prayer
Review of Previous Meeting Minutes
Upcoming Events
Ministry Updates
Financial Report
New Business
Closing Prayer

1. Opening Prayer

Pastor Elijah opened the meeting with a prayer, asking for guidance and wisdom for the new year and upcoming church initiatives.

2. Review of Previous Meeting Minutes

The minutes from the December 10, 2050, meeting were reviewed and approved unanimously. No amendments were necessary.

3. Upcoming Events

Spring Revival Week: Scheduled for March 10-17, 2051. Pastor Grace will organize a committee for planning sessions, with a focus on community outreach.
Easter Celebration Service: Planned for April 7, 2051. Hannah Kim will coordinate special worship arrangements, and Mark Roberts will arrange for volunteers to support parking and seating.
Youth Summer Camp: To be held June 20-25, 2051. Pastor Chloe reported on the preliminary planning, with an expected attendance of around 50 youths.

4. Ministry Updates

Youth Ministry: Pastor Chloe shared the success of the "New Beginnings" winter retreat, which attracted 35 participants. Planning is underway for a Bible study series targeting teenagers.
Worship Ministry: Hannah Kim is working on integrating new digital tools for worship, allowing more interactive worship experiences. The team discussed the need for tech training for volunteers.
Deacons’ Ministry: Mark Roberts provided an update on the monthly meal service for the elderly in the community, highlighting a 20% increase in participation since last year. He will seek additional volunteers to meet the growing demand.

5. Financial Report

[Your Name] presented the church's monthly financial report:

Total income for December 2049: $15,200
Total expenses: $13,450
Current balance: $27,300

The team discussed ideas for next year's budget, emphasizing outreach and youth ministry funding. It was decided to hold a budget planning workshop for church leaders in February 2051.

6. New Business

Community Health Fair Proposal: Pastor Grace proposed hosting a health fair in May 2051, in collaboration with local health providers. This would offer free health screenings and information on physical and mental wellness. The proposal was met with enthusiasm, and a committee was formed to explore logistics.
Pastoral Staff Training on Emerging Issues: Pastor Elijah suggested organizing a series of workshops for pastoral staff on current social issues, beginning with "Faith and Technology" in March 2051.

7. Closing Prayer

The meeting concluded with a closing prayer led by Worship Leader Hannah Kim, expressing gratitude for the church's growth and praying for wisdom and strength for all ministry leaders.

Next Meeting: February 14, 2051, at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

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