Landisville Mennonite Church

Landisville Mennonite Church

Congregational Leadership Board –Meeting No. 255

July 19, 2010

Members present:  Ken Burkhart, Brenda Horst, Jim Ipsen, Nelson Kling (chair), Beth Martin, Larry Newswanger, Randall Shull, Clayton Suydam, Byard Yoder (vice-chair), Mike Zehr

Members absent: Emily Shank

Recorder:  Christy Kauffman

1. Opening meditation—Larry Newswanger

Larry shared opening reflections and led #493 MH “Day is dying in the west”.

1. Minutes of the May 17, 2010 meeting were approved as written.

1. Myers—MST update—Clarence Rutt, Dan Burkhart, Lynn Roth

Pat and Lamar Myers are planning for an upcoming 2-year term for ongoing service in Bulgaria and have requested a congregational commitment of 25% of their budgeted support. After discussion, Board approved 25% support to the Myers over a two-year period, including interim support.

1. Memorial Garden Location—Joel Myer

Joel presented two possible locations the memorial garden. Board recommended sticking with the master plan location in the southwest corner above the new parking area.

1. Missionary Support Task Force proposal, continued discussion

Board asked that a member of the Task Force give further information as to the discussion surrounding the Missionary Support Task Force proposal. Glenn Hoover met with Board on behalf of the Task Force. Board approved the proposal with a change regarding eligibility of non-Anabaptist agencies.

1. PTCRC recommendation—Larry Newswanger

1. Larry presented a proposal to create a Pastor Development Team to tend the relationship between the pastors and congregation. Board approved the proposal of a Pastor Development Team in place of the current PTCRC.
2. Board approved the presented staff paternity leave policy with a few revisions
3. The discussion and seating of the Pastor Development Team will be processed with the congregation in September

1. Board Nominations

Board members gave recommendations for Trustee and Congregational Leadership Board Member at Large from the nomination slate results.

1. Ministry Leadership Team—Randall Shull

1. Randall informed Board of ongoing conversations in Team regarding Team roles and structural questions.
   1. A question has emerged about the Minister of Stewardship position and if this is more of a Board position.
   2. With the end of Health and Wholeness, how do we structure caring ministries? Team is hoping to test ideas with the congregation this fall.
2. Assoc. Pastor of Worship search committee chair has not been filled yet and is asking how we move forward and hold this need in front of the congregation for prayer.
3. Two years ago, pastors Jonathan Bowman and Julia Fisher were licensed toward ordination. In conversation with Sam, Randall, and Ministry Leadership Team, and with input from the conference credentialing committee, Jonathan will be ordained October 17 and Julia will be ordained November 21.

1. Building Dedication

A dedication to our new facility is being planned for Sunday morning, October 3.

Next meeting:  September 20, 2010