Administrative Board Meeting Minutes
April 12, 2026
Opening
The Board met with 10 members and 4 visitors present. Chairperson Heather Noel opened the meeting with a devotional from Psalm 2:11 on God’s season of life.
Reports Approved
The minutes were approved by consensus vote. Due to a death in Marlene Wood’s family, she was not present to give a treasurer’s report.
Administrative Note
Heather Noel suggested that committee reports just include future business.
Committee Reports
CCA: Terran Ivey reported they will have a meeting April 21st for planning the Summer Kickoff Bash fundraiser. The proceeds from this event will go to the Sanctuary project. She will be speaking at both services on May 3rd and the CCA will host Sunday Table that evening at 5:00. The Summer kickoff is set for June 6th. This event will have many vendors. She is researching ideas for teacher appreciation day. CCA treasurer Randy Black presented a report of the finances from 2023 to present day. He said it was a confusing system but things are straightened out. See attached report.
Children’s Ministry: Heather Noel reported for Jessica Brown, they had 77 children photographed, with many more present at the Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. She thanked all of those that donated candy and prizes. The men prepared a wonderful breakfast and her committee wanted to give them a monetary donation. The Brothers in Christ asked that they give that to the sanctuary fund. Her committee will discuss the amount at their next meeting.
Board Discussion: There was a great deal of discussion on board attendance and who comprises the board members. This discussion was brought on due to the low attendance and questionable quorum to vote.
Finance: Mike Craver reported they now have an online payment available for the youth parents. The parents will fill out the member name and the event. These transactions will be recorded as non deductible donations. We are $9,600 behind on our year to date budget. We did have two snowed out Sundays.
Youth: Chase Leonard reported the youth will be hosting graduation Sunday. The Youth and their representatives were at the Field of Faith event in Forsyth County.
Staff Parish: Jeff Mendenhall reported they are working on an employee handbook and he hopes to have it complete by the end of summer. He has been working on their books. We have an applicant for pianist. He asked to serve as chairperson for Staff Parish until the end of 2026 and then be replaced due to his dual roles.
Votes: The Board voted to allow Jeff Mendenhall to serve as staff parish chair in the interim until December 2026. The Board also voted to add another at large board member to also serve in the interim until December 2026.
Technology: Tina Fulcher reported that Spectrum finally came and discovered one of our modems was outdated. They made some tweaks and the new modem should be installed shortly. They plan on doing a ChurchTrac drive to help our members get on the system. They will also be starting an inventory of all electronics.
Worship: Christine Brinkley thanked all the people who did Lenten Reflections, it was very meaningful and people spoke from their hearts. Future events: May 10th the Youth will have Mother’s Day. May 17th is graduation Sunday. We have 7 graduates at this time and we will be celebrating our church’s 132nd year. May 24th we will have Sacred Harmony at both church services. There will be a covered dish meal after the 11:10 service. May 24th is Pentecost Sunday.
Children’s Ministry: Heather Noel reported for Jessica Brown, they had 77 children photographed, with many more present at the Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. She thanked all of those that donated candy and prizes. The men prepared a wonderful breakfast and her committee wanted to give them a monetary donation. The Brothers in Christ asked that they give that to the sanctuary fund. Her committee will discuss the amount at their next meeting.
Board Discussion: There was a great deal of discussion on board attendance and who comprises the board members. This discussion was brought on due to the low attendance and questionable quorum to vote.
Finance: Mike Craver reported they now have an online payment available for the youth parents. The parents will fill out the member name and the event. These transactions will be recorded as non deductible donations. We are $9,600 behind on our year to date budget. We did have two snowed out Sundays.
Youth: Chase Leonard reported the youth will be hosting graduation Sunday. The Youth and their representatives were at the Field of Faith event in Forsyth County.
Staff Parish: Jeff Mendenhall reported they are working on an employee handbook and he hopes to have it complete by the end of summer. He has been working on their books. We have an applicant for pianist. He asked to serve as chairperson for Staff Parish until the end of 2026 and then be replaced due to his dual roles.
Votes: The Board voted to allow Jeff Mendenhall to serve as staff parish chair in the interim until December 2026. The Board also voted to add another at large board member to also serve in the interim until December 2026.
Technology: Tina Fulcher reported that Spectrum finally came and discovered one of our modems was outdated. They made some tweaks and the new modem should be installed shortly. They plan on doing a ChurchTrac drive to help our members get on the system. They will also be starting an inventory of all electronics.
Worship: Christine Brinkley thanked all the people who did Lenten Reflections, it was very meaningful and people spoke from their hearts. Future events: May 10th the Youth will have Mother’s Day. May 17th is graduation Sunday. We have 7 graduates at this time and we will be celebrating our church’s 132nd year. May 24th we will have Sacred Harmony at both church services. There will be a covered dish meal after the 11:10 service. May 24th is Pentecost Sunday.
Next Meeting
Due to Mother’s Day, the next Board meeting will be May 3rd at 3:00.
Closing
Pastor Mitch Wilson adjourned the meeting with prayer.
Respectfully Submitted,
Heather Noel, Chairperson
Terri Bates, Recording Secretary
