February 16, 2019
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- The Ministry Council Corporation Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors was held Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Denominational Center in Cordova, Tennessee. In attendance were Ministry Council members: Donny Acton, Karen Avery, Carla Bellis, Rev. Kenny Butcher, Juan David Correa, Rev. Troy Green, Rev. Lanny Johnson, Rev. Phillip Layne, Victory Moore, Melinda Reams, True Satoh, Charelle Webb, Rev. Mike Wilkinson; Youth Advisory Member: Leighann Morgan; Advisory Member: Rev. Mike Sharpe, Stated Clerk of General Assembly; Ministry Team Leaders: Rev. Elinor Brown, Rev. Dr. Pam Phillips-Burk, Rev. Dr. Milton Ortiz, Rev. Steven Shelton and Director of Ministries Edith Old.
- Morning Worship was led by Ministry Council Officers Donny Acton, Rev. Mike Wilkinson and Rev. Kenny Butcher.
- Financial status reports and Cash Flow Reports were reviewed by the Ministry Council.
- Ministry Team Leaders shared a comprehensive powerpoint presentation of their respective ministries reflecting new opportunities and goals for 2020.
- Status of General Assembly 2018 (188th) Actions: A report from Japan Pastors Meeting was presented by True Satoh and received for information and submitted to the Unified Committee on Theology and Social Concerns. A letter from Hong Kong Presbytery was received for information which had already been submitted directly to the Committee on Theology and Social Concerns.
Unification update: Mike Sharpe distributed the Proposed Plan of Union (Excerpt from Report to the 188th GA) with Timeline. He reported that comments from the Ministry Council were incorporated into the UTF report. - 2019 (189th) General Assembly – Ministry Council Leadership Training and Conversation Opportunities: In addition to the MC Booth, there will be a room hosted by Ministry Council members and staff for leadership training and conversation opportunities with Commissioners and guests.
- The Ministry Council approved four requests from MMT related to recommendations to General Assembly. The four recommendations will be within the MC Report to General Assembly.
- The proposed Ministry Council comprehensive 2020 budget was presented and approved.
- Edith Old presented the Director of Ministries Report which was accepted and concurred in. The Ministry Council remains grateful to Edith for her dedication and hard work.
- Kenny Butcher was elected MC representative to the Our United Outreach Committee.
- Charelle Webb was elected Ministry Council representative to 2019 General Assembly, Mike Wilkinson alternate.
- The Council affirmed the growing positive response to recent issues of The Cumberland Presbyterian The Council also recognized members who complete terms on the Council, presenting each with a commemorative plate and deep appreciation for their years of servant leadership.
Summaries of Action
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