FGCC Mission and Vision was read.
Devotional and Prayer
The Covenant of Collaboration was read.
Eldership Discussion – Book – Church Elders – Chapter 2 – discussion
Approval of Agenda
Motion approved: the agenda as presented.
Consent Agenda and Information Materials
Motions approved under the agenda:
– To approve the Minutes and Highlights of the January 30, 2024 Council Meeting
– To approve the Financial Statements for the period ending January 31, 2024
– To approve the Personal Information Privacy Policy as presented.
Strategic Focus
Values discussion
– discussed the value discussion that staff had
– important to confirm the concepts first and the word smithing can come later
– Matt and Brian will discuss a recommendation for the next steps and report back to council at March Council Meeting.
Moderator’s Report
The Gathering
– representatives from council and from The Gathering met to discuss The Gathering’s decision to move towards independence. This meeting was very beneficial in understanding the process.
Motion approved in principle: that The Gathering move toward becoming an independent MB church.
Congregation Meeting Agenda
– draft agenda presented
Lead Team Report
Staff Update:
– Matt reported on his first month at FGCC
Membership:
Motion approved: to welcome Loyal Schultz into membership without completing the process.
SKMB Assembly:
Motion approved: to approve delegates to SKMB Assembly: Dave Foth, Brian Wiens, Elmer and Maureen Brown, and Kevin Wiens.
Council Committee Reports
Verbal Updates:
– Governance Committee
– Personnel Resources Committee
– Financial Audit Committee
– Leadership Discernment and Development Committee
In Camera session was held.