Elder Team
Meeting Agenda
DELIGHT IN JESUS • ADVANCE THE GOSPEL
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Date
July 14, 2026
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Read / Study
Ephesians 4:17–32
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Time
7:00–9:00 PM
Elder Meeting Rhythm
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READ SCRIPTUREBe transformed by God's Word.
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PRAYDepend on God in everything.
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SHEPHERD THE FLOCKCare for God's people.
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LEAD THE CHURCHOversee with wisdom and humility.
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ADVANCE THE MISSIONMake disciples and plant churches.
1 Announcements
Upcoming Events
July:
Weekly: Mondays Women’s Summer Bible Study
17th: Leadership Development Training
23–24: Redemption Groups
August:
7th: Leadership Development Training
16th: Sowing Together Series Launch
22nd: Men’s Meet Up
30th: Family Worship Gathering
Weekly: Mondays Women’s Summer Bible Study
17th: Leadership Development Training
23–24: Redemption Groups
August:
7th: Leadership Development Training
16th: Sowing Together Series Launch
22nd: Men’s Meet Up
30th: Family Worship Gathering
Other Announcements
2 Shepherding the Flock
Josh & Anja Teel
Derek had coffee with them 7/14. They are in a good place—growing and healing. Very honest and open with people about their story. They are considering sharing their story and journey on the platform at Trailview.
Discussion
Prayer
Follow-up
Adam & Wendy Boterf
Waiting to hear back from Adam on a few dates where we can meet with them.
Discussion
Prayer
Follow-up
Earnest Oliver
Needs to come to Redemption Groups.
Discussion
Prayer
Follow-up
Liv Natividad
Derek to meet with Liv to talk about her reaction about Camp.
Discussion
Prayer
Follow-up
Clayton & Heather Boley
Both are currently in Pure Desire groups. We helped pay for Clayton’s while they paid for hers. They met with the Hardcastles, and she met with Anja. She is also on mental-health medication to help her process things.
Discussion
Prayer
Follow-up
Other / New Items
Member Care Report & Prayer
Liv — Karl
Maddox’s — Derek
McKay’s — Stephen
Maddox’s — Derek
McKay’s — Stephen
Member Care Plan (Next 2 Weeks)
Earnest Oliver
Jason & Emily Osburn
Alicia & Jeremy Pressley
Jason & Emily Osburn
Alicia & Jeremy Pressley
3 Membership
Potential New Members
Christine Boyle
— Mentioned wanting to become a member.
— On the fence about going back to her other church.
Jesse & Melissa Cadena
— Some membership PTSD and relational immaturity.
Dallas & Kristen Lewis
— Karl had lunch with Dallas and had a good conversation about his JW background and differences he has “mapped over.”
— Mentioned wanting to become a member.
— On the fence about going back to her other church.
Jesse & Melissa Cadena
— Some membership PTSD and relational immaturity.
Dallas & Kristen Lewis
— Karl had lunch with Dallas and had a good conversation about his JW background and differences he has “mapped over.”
Consideration for Dallas & Kristen Lewis
Intro membership…
Derek needs to meet with Dallas.
Derek needs to meet with Dallas.
Removal Recommendations (August)
Ron and Cindy Cross
Rudy and Christina Bazan
Rudy and Christina Bazan
Membership Interviews
Membership Concerns
New Members to Connect With
4 Equipping the Saints: Ministry Leadership
Redemption Groups — July 24–25
Likely 2 women’s groups and 1–2 men’s groups.
Teachers: Derek, Adam, Lena
Stonegate: 3 men leaders, 2 women leaders
Men: Stephen, Johnathon, Derek
Women: Rachel, Destin, Rebecca
Need: Push people to come!
Teachers: Derek, Adam, Lena
Stonegate: 3 men leaders, 2 women leaders
Men: Stephen, Johnathon, Derek
Women: Rachel, Destin, Rebecca
Need: Push people to come!
Parent Equip Conference — New Date
Moving to September/October.
Date: TBD
One large-group session
Three breakouts: 0–5, Elementary, Middle/High School
Kids and Student Ministry activities at the same time
Considering Mainstay Farm or another family activity
Teachers: Rodney Hobbs, Ryan Kearns
Date: TBD
One large-group session
Three breakouts: 0–5, Elementary, Middle/High School
Kids and Student Ministry activities at the same time
Considering Mainstay Farm or another family activity
Teachers: Rodney Hobbs, Ryan Kearns
Deacon Positions to Present
See current deacons by area. Pray over these roles and for the right people to fill them.
Next Leadership Development Nights
July 17th
August 7th
August 7th
Future Leadership Radar
5 Oversight & Leadership
Kids Ministry Director
7 résumés to review and reply to.
Only 2 replied for a preliminary interview.
Laura Boley interview recap.
Interview tomorrow with Amy G. Lopez.
Only 2 replied for a preliminary interview.
Laura Boley interview recap.
Interview tomorrow with Amy G. Lopez.
Prayer
The Lord to bring the right person.
New Building Update
2nd AVL budget talk-through.
Prayer
Fundraising
FF&E budget.
Appraisal should be done this week.
Appraisal should be done this week.
Prayer
Giving & Financial Health
Giving to increase.
Building construction expenses.
Finishing and furnishings.
Building construction expenses.
Finishing and furnishings.
Prayer
Financial Summary (As of June)
Treasure Jesus Year 1 Giving
$371,186.56
Next 12 Month Projected Giving
$378,203.88
Annual Budget
$317,534
Previous Month’s Giving
$25,979.96
6 2026–2027 Elder Team Meeting Schedule
Meeting Time: 7:00–9:00 PM
| Date | Date |
|---|---|
| July 14, 2026 | July 28, 2026 |
| August 11, 2026 | August 25, 2026 |
| September 8, 2026 | September 22, 2026 |
| October 6, 2026 | October 20, 2026 |
| November 3, 2026 | November 17, 2026 |
| December 1, 2026 | December 15, 2026 |
| January 12, 2027 | January 26, 2027 |
| February 9, 2027 | February 23, 2027 |
| March 9, 2027 | March 23, 2027 |
| April 6, 2027 | April 20, 2027 |
| May 4, 2027 | May 18, 2027 |
| June 1, 2027 | June 15, 2027 |
| June 29, 2027 | July 13, 2027 |
Elder Team Retreat
Sometime this year.