Landisville Mennonite Church
Ministry Leadership Team Minutes
September 14, 2009, 7:00 PM
Members Present: Gerry & Rose Baer, Jonathan Bowman, Dan Burkhart, Gina Burkhart, Julia Fisher, Christy Kauffman, recorder, Lynn Roth, Carolyn Rudy, Randall Shull
1. Dwelling in the Word
Randall read Colossians 2 and led us in reflecting on the passage by asking, “What are you hearing or drawn to, and what is God saying to you?” Following the conversation, Randall led in prayer.
2. Approving Minutes
Minutes from the August 10, 2009 meeting were approved as written.
3. Reporting:
Christian Formation—Jonathan Bowman
- Recently, the Child Protection Committee has discussed whether it would be advisable to request background checks for any or all persons filling out a Service Application form. Team affirms the current Service Application form and checking references listed on the form also affirms that the current Service Application form authorizes a background check if deemed necessary. The committee will post the guidelines throughout the church.
Community Life—Carolyn Rudy
- The October Wednesday Night Out will be reporting from those who attended Mennonite World Conference. She’s working on finding childcare.
Lead Pastor—Randall Shull
- Randall distributed a sermon schedule for 2009-2010.
- A groundbreaking service and fellowship meal will be September 27.
- The Men’s/Women’s Bible studies have begun, and there are close to 60 participating.
- A new website, designed by Matt Yoder, will be up and running soon. This is an opportunity for us connect even further as a community.
- A Sunday school café will be used occasionally to reflect on the sermon series topics.
Missional Life—Dan Burkhart
- The new LOVE INC contact persons are Richard & Ann Martin.
- Landisville Church of God has invited our congregation to adopt a Good News Club in a Hempfield School District school and host two 7-week sessions. Dan has received lots of affirmation from the congregation, and Dan is assembling a team.
Stewardship—Lynn Roth
- Financial concerns continue to be monitored closely. Lynn is taking this to Congregational Leadership Board on Monday.
4. Agenda
a. Ministry Leadership Team Structure
- Team affirms looking at how we structure ourselves for ministry. Given new leadership positions beginning in the last years and committees such as Health and wholeness coming to an end, it is an opportune time to look at how we structure ourselves for ministry. Randall will communicate with the Congregational Leadership Board and see counsel in outlining next steps.
5. Future agenda
a. Mission and priorities
i. How do/will we know when our mission is being advanced?
ii. Which scripture passages might we dwell in to be formed in our mission?
Next Meetings: October 12, November 9, December 14