Church Council February 3, 2015
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Welcome & Introduction ď ˝
Dr. Andy Stoker
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Opening Remarks ď ˝
Jason Schayot
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Invocation ď ˝
Rev. Blair Thompson
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Staff Parish Relations Committee ď ˝
Jennifer Youpa
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2015 Goals and Objectives ď ˝ ď ˝
Support Andy and the Staff in achieving their goals. Support the staff restructuring plan that has been in place through much of 2014 and evaluate the structure to ensure the needs of the church are continuing to be met.
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Evaluate staff and make compensation recommendations/decisions in accord with the budget. Conduct staff interviews and gain their insights into the strengths of and challenges facing the staff.
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Staff Changes
Laura McCavit, Director of Children’s Ministries Sherrye Bass, resigning from staff Phyllis Cummins, retiring on April 15 Kat Kaden, Administrative Assistant for Music & Arts (effective April 16)
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Finance ď ˝
Kyle Elam
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2014 Financial Highlights
Operating Budget: Dec. goal $600,000 - Received $651,922 Collected $3,212,195 99.16% of budget (w/o 65,000 from Goodrich) All bills paid. Members raised an additional $118,000 for CCS. Fully funded revised 2015 budget. Non Budget restricted: Rise Fund collected over $140,000. 2015 prepaid pledges $290,388. CCS Operations Raised $730,438 outside of congregation. Gather Campaign Raised $331,000 Total Income from all sources $6,181,000 Through these doors the church goes to engage the world.
2014 FUMC Monthly Net Cash Flow $100,000
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Gather Update Gathering Campaign as of December 31 , 2014 4 year pledge/collections started 03/2011 Gather Campaign Pledges (494) $6,414,845.76 Estate Gift $918,117.94 $7,332,963.70 Murray Estate $918,117.94 Gather Receipts $6,098,592.00 $7,016,709.94 Line of Credit $626,000.00 Outstanding Pledges $388,526.77 Cash Balance $137,949.00 Trustee Contribution - If needed $425,000.00 $562,949.00 Through these doors the church goes to engage the world.
Board of Trustees ď ˝
Vel Hawes
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Board of Trustees Goals
FALL 2014
Energy management system Protection Policy for Children and Youth
2015
3rd Floor renovation plan Columbarium project Electrical upgrades/replacement Financial planning (Goodrich Fund – FirstFoundation) Through these doors the church goes to engage the world.
CCS Governance Plan
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Timeline
September 2014
Sept. - Nov. 2014
November 2014
January 2015
February 2015
CCS Board presented idea of 501(c)3 designation Trustees conversation/ discernment Affirmation to file for 501(c)3 designation CCS Board affirms direction and files 501(c)3 paperwork Trustees present to Church Council with new governance model
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What This Means… * This is a legal distinction to enable CCS to better meet the need: Feeding more children and families through downtown pantry and distribution partners. CCS continues growth with CDPs (community distribution partners) Strengthens relationship with the North Texas Food Bank Opens new opportunities for funding streams outside of FirstChurch Strategizes to create "hub & spoke”s throughout the NTFB network Through these doors the church goes to engage the world.
What This Doesn’t Mean…
that FUMC doesn’t ‘care’ about the hungry in Dallas. that support (individual’s financial or volunteer) wanes. that FUMC is finished in our advocacy to nourish our hungry neighbors.
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Some Notable Changes
Rev. Jay Cole will be appointed solely to CCS, starting July 1, 2015. CCS would move into space funded by resource streams yet untapped. Hunger rates in North Texas would decrease. A more vibrant city because of full stomachs and thankful hearts.
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CCS Governance Plan
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2015 Goals ď ˝
Dr. Andy Stoker
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Creating a Culture…
Call Commitment Compassion
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Communications Strategy
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Senior Adult Ministries ď ˝
Angie Stinnett
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Ministry by Seniors, to Seniors for the World
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Coming Soon:
Senior I ssues Forum “Residence Choices for Seniors” (and for Those Assisting Them with These Choices)
What if I want to stay in my home? Where else can I go? What if I don’t like it there? Where is my true home?
Saturday, Feb. 28 9 a.m. to Noon Fiedler Atrium
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Coming Soon:
M edical Equipm ent Sharing Starting March 1 If you have medical equipment in good condition OR You are in need of medical equipment after an accident or surgery.
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Call the church. We will connect those who have with those who need.
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Coming Soon:
I ntergenerational Service P roject
Saturday, April 11 Here at the church For the hungry outside our walls
Kids and Adults from 5 to 105! Everyone will have a job! Tangible Results!
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Coming This Summer: Prayer and Social Justice Retreat Friday, June 19 With Rev. Judith Reedy
Spirit of Years Banquet Sunday, June 28 followed by Stars and Stripes Concert Through these doors the church goes to engage the world.
Coming This Fall: Celebrate Seniors Sunday, Sept. 27 All over 60 invited
Fall Retreat “Music and the Church� Friday, November 13 Bill Bryan Tim Effler
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Adult Ministries ď ˝
Courtney Mitchell
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Our vision for Adult Education
Our hope is that every adult member of the congregation will participate in some form of Christian Education in 2015. We are providing a variety of opportunities for people to develop their faith in 2015:
Connect Groups Sunday School FCU classes Long-term Studies
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FirstChurch Discipleship Pathway
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*New* Connect Groups
What are connect groups?
This is who we are as United Methodists! Groups of 8-12 people. Meet once a week for five weeks. Meet in neighborhood locations. Spend time studying together, praying for one another and developing deep friendships.
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Goals for Connect Groups
Invite
Nurture
Curriculum written by ministers and staff. Creates space for people to share at personal levels.
Equip
Develop easy to use website for sign up process. Empower group leaders/participants to be invitational.
Train leaders (25 trained last Sunday!) Continue to identify/train leaders for new groups.
Inspire
Groups will end with community service together in their neighborhood areas. Through these doors the church goes to engage the world.
Goals for Sunday School
Invite
Empower classes to reach out to people who are not regularly attending. Plan “Open House” Sunday School events. Start one new Sunday School class this year.
Nurture
Maintain Sunday School Programs Database to encourage holistic programming. Send weekly emailed newsletter to leaders.
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Goals for Sunday School
Engage
Leadership training for all leaders.
New this year: continuing education about conflict resolution and starting small groups through Sunday School classes. Equip leaders to be spiritual leaders in their classes.
Inspire
Work with Missions Committee to connect Sunday School missions coordinators once a month. Encourage classes to plan quarterly missions.
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Goals for FirstChurch University
Invite
Largest FCU enrollment this Spring.
Added Tuesday classes. Targeted personal emails to invite groups to specific classes. Pulpit testimony.
This year, we want to equip our congregation to invite friends. Improved advertising for children’s program.
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Goals for FirstChurch University
Nurture
Empower
Provide clear “next steps” for people completing FCU courses. Offer classes that help people to identify gifts.
Inspire
Encourage teachers to conclude each session with “What now?” What is God leading us to do now that we have completed this course?
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Goals for Long-Term Studies
Invite
Nurture
Currently have 13 in Disciple Fast Track. Continue to partner with other churches to bring studies into our members’ neighborhoods. Strategic plan for when we offer studies.
Engage and Inspire
At the conclusion of long-term studies, determine next steps for each person.
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Adult Education Council Members
Sarah Mitchell (Chair) Angie Stinnett Courtney Mitchell Debbie Daniel Don Hanmer Glenn Ingram Jeff Chesnut Jen Szklarski
John Bryant Kevin Rogers Nancy Littauer Rick Horch Sarah York Susan Wansbrough Tom Erickson Tom Martin
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Adult Education Council Prayer May God help us to lead in the faith formation of our adults so that we may all become deeply devoted followers of Jesus and transform the world!
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UrbanLife ď ˝
Keith Salmon
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History of UrbanLife
Started in 2007 Two new Sunday School classes have formed from UrbanLife:
Foundations (2011) Journey (2014) We are currently rebuilding program: We have about 10 actively engaged young adults
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Sunday School
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Women’s Small Group
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Weekly newsletter
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UrbanLife Goals for 2015
Increase invitation to Sunday School.
Continue to encourage and support small groups.
Continuing dynamic and holistic approach to programming. Empower UrbanLifers to invite friends to Sunday School. Work with Connections to offer invitations to worship visitors. Maintain strong women’s group. Determine interest in men’s group/start when group comes together.
Organize every-other-month serving experiences and social events. Organize team for UMC intramural sports and other young adult connectional events. Maintain newsletter and social media communications. Through these doors the church goes to engage the world.
Youth Ministries ď ˝
Liza Hameline
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FUMC YOUTH
2015 Goals
Create opportunities for deeper relationships. Connect students to more adults leaders within the church. Find ways to meet students where they are during the week.Through these doors the church goes to engage the world.
2015 Mission Trips MIDDLE SCHOOL C2K in Oak Cliff June 22-26
HIGH SCHOOL Lydia Patterson in El Paso July 19-25
Help build our team!
Children’s Ministries ď ˝
Jean E. Sides
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Integrate Discipleship Pathway into all events with intention & planning.
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Support the efforts of FirstChurch in having a 100% FirstProtect trained congregation by ensuring that 100% of Children’s Education Council members are trained.
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Honor traditions of the past while looking for exciting new ways to connect with young children and their families.
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Developmental Learning Center ď ˝
Barbara Boudreaux
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Goals for 2015 ď ˝ ď ˝
Create an incentive plan for the teachers to pursue their education in Early Childhood Associate. The DLC is accredited by the United Methodist Association of Preschools and have been accredited for 9 years. We had our 3 year reaccreditation evaluation visit in May 2014, during the process we were awarded with a gold seal accomplishment. We will continue to meet the UMAP guidelines in order to maintain our accreditation. Through these doors the church goes to engage the world.
Goals for 2015
Offer one (1) Parent Teacher Committee meeting, and two (2) Parenting Seminars throughout the year. Host a coat and sock drive to support the Crossroads Community Services outreach program for the upcoming year. We had our first coat drive last year and raised 62 coats. To remain financially solid with $25,000 plus in reserve.
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Other Business
Next Scheduled Meetings: May 12 @ 6:30 p.m. August 25 @ 6:30 p.m. November 10 @ 6:30 p.m. (tentative depending on how we handle Charge Conference in 2015) Charge Conference as set by Conference Office
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Adjourn
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