From January 19, 2014

  • Looking back at 2013, highlights, concerns, and ideas were shared, using the Discerning Our Future themes as a guide for those reflections.
  • The congregation approved the 2014 General Fund Budget.
  • Hope Church is seeking grant funds to establish a Pastoral Residency program that would have a beginning pastor serve at Hope Church for 2 years focusing on areas of community outreach and young adult ministry.
  • The Facilities and Financial Master Plan was presented to the congregation, seeking feedback on the design and feasibility of the plans.
  • The Endowment Board gave its annual report, highlighting a year of very good returns for the Endowment and the need to continue to build the Endowment in support of Hope Church ministry.