MONTHLY COMMISSION REPORT . ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION AGENDA
FOR MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2015 AT 5:30PM
1.
Open with prayer
2.
Updates
3.
a.
Commission Leader Updates Read pp. 2-6 before the meeting
Q&A about Written Commission Reports (All)
b.
Director of Ministries update (Bradshaw)
1) Staff update
2) Financials
a) 2015-16 Budget
b) 2015-16 Comp (first pass)
3) Salama update
4) Sanctuary improvements update
c.
Senior Pastor update (Sauls)
1) 2015 Strategic goals
2) Leader Communities update
3) Book release update
4) Covenant Seminary partnership in Nashville
5) Finding a healing way forward with Ray and Jani Ortlund and CPC
Strategic Discussion
Prioritize issues to consider for 2015-2016.
Each assumes a process in which Scott writes a proposal, refines it with the pastoral team, then submits it to
the AC and Session for consideration and approval.
Desired outcome of this AC meeting: Get a sense of AC’s ordering of priority for these three issues.
a) Women in CPC leadership. Consider a theologically / biblically based proposal for women participating
more fully than at the present in biblical instruction, diaconal service (non-ordained per BCO), and in an
advisory capacity to the elders.
b) Lord’s Supper. Consider a theologically / biblically based proposal for the inclusion of wine as an option
for the Lord’s Supper (in addition to grape juice). Also to consider: revisit the format for how the Lord’s
Supper is observed at CPC – advocating for a more active, incarnational, passing the peace during the love
feast approach. Lastly, consider the merits of serving the Supper weekly instead of monthly.
c) Participation in the Church Calendar. Scott to write a proposal for consideration of more explicit,
intentional participation in the ecumenical church calendar throughout the year – observing seasons such as
Lent, Advent, Easter, and the like—in unison with the global church.
d) CPC’s potential to be a “leader church” in Nashville on the practice and cultivation of diversity in all its
forms (ethnic but also generational, political, economic, etc.), both within congregations and between
churches in the greater Nashville area.
e) SWOT analysis on each ministry area / department re: how we have progressed in taking CPC101 and
making it real, and becoming a church with truly missional culture.
Covenant Seminary Partnership in Nashville Proposal (from Mark Dalbey, Dan Doriani)
4.
Executive Session
Admin Commission with Senior Pastor and Executive Director
5.
Close with prayer
MONTHLY COMMISSION REPORT . MARCH 2014 Commission Reports
Submitted by Pastoral Staff and CPA Board Chairman
BIBLICAL INSTRUCTION COMMISSION (FILSON)
Items discussed by the Commission:
1) BIC did not meet for December, as all CORE plans for the turn of the year (Sunday morning and
Wednesday evening) were discussed and settled in November.
How Staff and Officers can represent, support, and/or advise the Commission:
Let us know if there is anything we are missing or of there are any ideas you would like for us to
consider/address.
Main prayer request from the Commission:
Pray that true discipleship would flourish through the efforts of the CORE program. Pray that the
attendance of the CORE program will remain strong, as we finish the semester, and for the coming
winter/spring semester.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE COMMISSION (TELLER)
Month and Year: December 2014
Items discussed by Commission:
• CARE Team updates on cases of concern.
• Marriage Group led by Jen Seger and Steve Jackson designed for 3 to 8 couples seeking a safe place to
discuss and deal with real marital issues.
• Expansion of the Diaconate Benevolence Committee
• Deacon Jack Eddleman’s assessment of home repair needs of Heather Field and a response plan.
• Three A’s – abandonment, abuse, adultery – as Biblical grounds for adultery.
Decisions made by Commission, December 9:
• Transfers of membership were approved for:
o Ray Tarkington to Covenant Presbyterian Church, Nashville, TN
o Matt & Amanda Woods to Covenant Presbyterian Church, Nashville, TN
• Communing members were received:
--By profession of faith:
--By reaffirmation of faith:
--By transfer of letter:
Cora Beasley
Grant & Chris Chaney
Matt & Jill Alexander
Ella Butler
Daniel & Betsy Collins
Ken & Graham Bryant
Cate Chaney
Ricardo & Lisa Lugo
Todd & Emily DeVree
Colin Chaney
Justin & Cher MacDonald
Brian & Poppy Driskell
Audrey Driskell
Nick & Molly Meyer
Andy & Pattie Glassick
Mallory Driskell
Jeff & Debra Myrick
Mallory Hammond
Mikey DuBois
Luke & Christin Porter
Todd & Tysha Huber
Hope Francis
Nick & Garland Lamkin
Corinne Garner
Ryann Lievens
Henry Huber
Andrew Renshaw
William Huber
Ryan & Ashley Van Zee
Nelson Lamkin
Paul & Missy Wallace
Charlotte Wallace
Mae Wallace
William Wallace
Other reportable items:
• These were baptized on December 14:
o Catherine Ella (Cate) Chaney
o Colin Gillis Chaney
o Josiah Katureebe Francis (non-communing member)
How staff and officers can represent, support, advise the Commission:
• Keep Commission informed of any needs for care.
Main prayer request from Commission:
• Pray for those struggling in serious illness.
• Pray for the centrality of Christ in our homes: healthy relationships of husbands and wives, children and
parents, siblings and friends.
MONTHLY COMMISSION REPORT . Month and Year: January 2015
Items discussed by Commission:
• The concept of discipline in the church
• Opportunities for informing/instructing on church discipline
• Scope and expressions of the biblical grounds for divorce
Decisions made by Commission, January 13:
• Transfers of membership were approved for:
o Floyd & Patti Adkisson to Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA), Nashville TN
o Ryan Berkompas to First Presbyterian Church (PCA), Jackson MS
o Jeff McKnight to Independent Presbyterian Church (PCA), Memphis TN
o David Wilson to Redeemer Presbyterian Church (PCA), Charleston SC
How staff and officers can represent, support, advise the Commission:
• Keep Commission informed of any needs for care.
Main prayer request from Commission:
• Pray for those struggling in serious illness.
• Pray for the centrality of Christ in our homes: healthy relationships of husbands and wives, children and
parents, siblings and friends.
Month and Year: February 2015
Items discussed by Commission:
• The concept of discipline and the process for discipline in the church
Looked at one page Discipline Explanation
Talked about one page Discipline Process paper
• Specific cases in process of care and admonition
• Opportunities for informing/instructing on church discipline
Decisions made by Commission, February 10:
• Transfers of membership were approved for:
o Mary Grace Birkhead to Brentwood United Methodist Church, Brentwood MS
How staff and officers can represent, support, advise the Commission:
• Keep Commission informed of any needs for care.
Main prayer request from Commission:
• Pray for those struggling in serious illness.
• Pray for the centrality of Christ in our homes: healthy relationships of husbands and wives, children and
parents, siblings and friends.
Month and Year: March 2015
Items discussed by Commission:
• Process for care and discipline
• Specific cases in process of care and admonition
• Opportunities for informing/instructing on church discipline
Decisions made by Commission, March 4
• To receive the following as communing members on joining Sunday, March 8
By Profession of Faith
Rylee Grace Cason (also baptized)
Ruthie Collins
Willo Collins
Jake Dodd
Avery Estopinal (also baptized)
Sicily Estopinal (also baptized)
Addie Grace Leggett
Ayers Leggett
Ella McGinty
Reagan Nelson
Rylee Nelson
Zach Nelson (also baptized)
Nathan Williams (also baptized)
By Reaffirmation of Faith
Hannah Bond
Matt & Krissy Cason
Jason & Kate Christensen
Johnny & Donna Dodd
Bruce Dunning
John & Macon Hennessey
Laura Keel
Reid & Kalyn Phelps
Kathy Pollard
Stayko & Meggie Staykov
By Transfer of Letter
Kathleen Archerd
Teddy Christenberry
Brent & Stephanie Ervin
Marcel & Wendy Estopinal
Hillary Freeman
Nelson Graham
Katie Martin
Sam & Carolyn Matteson
Matt & Amy McEvoy
Trey & Leigh McGinty
Marc & Cindy Miller
Eric & Paula Nelson
Ric & Kim Perez
Josh & Rachel Raymond
Barbara Smith
Lee & Dena Smith,
Allie & JonMarc
Dave & Jane Spencer
Rosie Teasley, Kennedy,
Micah, & MollyJane
Matt Walker
Elizabeth White
Ben Woodall
Decisions made by Commission, March 10:
• Transfers of membership were approved for:
Bill & Jean Scott to Northern Lakes Community Church (PCUSA), Traverse City, MI
Other reportable items:
• These were baptized as non-communing members on March 8:
Ashlyn Lee Cason
Bryson Ryan Cason
Simon Carraway Collins
How staff and officers can represent, support, advise the Commission:
• Keep Commission informed of any needs for care.
Main prayer request from Commission:
MONTHLY COMMISSION REPORT . •
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Pray for those struggling in serious illness.
Pray for the centrality of Christ in our homes: healthy relationships of husbands and wives, children and
parents, siblings and friends.
CPA (WILLIAMS)
No report
DIACONATE (BURT)
Name of Commission: Diaconate
Submitted by: Hedge Burt
Items discussed by Commission:
• Perspective Deacons and CPC members with particular skills/interests in working with the Diaconate will
be invited to Apr 20 meeting.
Decisions made by Commission:
• Established Diaconate teams and assigned each Deacon to a team. Benevolence, Congregational Care,
Financial Assistance/Education, Hospitality, Security & CPA
• Diaconate chair will attend a monthly meeting of the Congregational Care Team to make sure
communications are smooth and nothing falls through the cracks.
How staff and officers can represent, support, advise the Commission:
• Continued communication regarding major changes at CPC.
Main prayer request from Commission: Clarity and wisdom for those men considering a call to serve as Deacons.
MISSIONAL LIVING (LEGGETT)
1.
Prayer and Benedictions:
A.
Personal New Life and Spiritual Vitality
B.
30 MC’s engaged in Mission / 250+ at End Slavery Tn MC: Movie/Panel
C.
100 Men in Intensive.
D.
Young Adult MC / Hal’s Friend Converted & at RITI.
2.
Reviewed and Approved:
A.
MLC Jan 2015 Minutes, MAT January 2015 Minutes
B.
MLC February 2015 Agenda, MAT February 2015 Agenda
3.
Discussion: Proposal of a new MLC Structure and Commission Members
A.
ML Commission: would act administratively and review and approve the work of 3 new
Committees.
B.
New ML Committees:
1.
Faith and Work Committee
2.
Public Faith Committee
3.
Mercy and Justice Committee
C.
Elders and advisory members in each ML Committee shepherding MC’s, partnerships
and people. Example: Hadden’s meeting with Young Adults MC.
D.
Welcome David Connor to the MLC and consider Advisors
PRAYER NEEDS:
A. Steven Moss Forum: God’s Guidance in preparation and implementation.
B. Movement in the realm of Public Faith: Specifically Movement of Forums and Parties.
C. Movement in the realm of New Site Initiative
D. Movement in the realm of Faith and Work Initiative: Gotham Fall 2015
E. Continued Health of MC Leadership Teams. That they would live out the vision together and intersect
with unbelieving friends.
F. Continued Assimilation of Members into the Life of the Vision. AKA: Participation in existing
opportunities, ownership of the mission and innovation of the vision into our lives.
G. That people would follow Christ into Corporate Worship on a more Consistent basis at CPC.
H. That the Moss Forum would move strangers into Friendship with CPC.
5 MONTHLY COMMISSION REPORT . I. That we would be able to have real movement and partnership among our Men’s Ministry partnerships
and the pilot Men’s MC. Men’s Intensive, 12&1 Groups, Young Adults!
J. That CPC’s relationships with African American leaders would continue to grow.
K. That God would enable us to tell the stories of His work in and though CPC for his Glory and the joy of
the church.
L. Clarity in the means of communication of Missional Communities
CHILDREN / YOUTH AND FAMILIES (CRAMER / HARRIS)
CHILDREN
Main prayer request from Commission:
-Pray that the Lord would guide the children’s ministry staff in fostering an environment that is hospitable to guests
and also to people all ages, socio-economic statuses, races, and schools.
-Please pray that the children would hear the truth of God, experience his Kingdom, and would grow in relationship
with Him and with our volunteers.
-Please pray for Casey Cramer and his final ordination written exam on church history and for the oral examinations
in the coming weeks, that the Holy Spirit would guide both his studies and communication.
YOUTH
How staff and officers can represent, support, advise the Commission:
• Encouragement. We have a lot to be excited about within the CPC Youth.
o Our attendance continues to be steady with the exception of “off weekends”
o The staff is working very well right now. Happy, in their elements so to speak.
o We’ve had a lot of recent youth blog questions that are great.
o In Feb. we’re bringing in another candidate to for the Jr. High Director position.
Main prayer request from Commission (Middle / High School):
• Please pray for the Lord to work in the hearts of students and families to create “brokenness” and to see
their need for Christ.
• Please pray for the Lord to change the hearts of students from a posture of “busy” to “insiders favoring
outsiders”
• Please pray for us as we are searching for a Male Jr. High Assistant, that the Lord would provide a
candidate soon.
• Please pray for the Lord to provide two interns for this upcoming summer 2015.
• Please pray for protection of our staff and families from the enemy. We’re treading new territory with this
ministry and advancing the Kingdom of God.
• Please pray for unity and for the light of Christ to shine on areas of darkness (specifically areas of gossip)
• Please pray for missional living to take place amongst the entire families of CPCYouth.
• Pray for our group to grow in authenticity, deep relationships, welcoming hearts, and honesty about real
struggles.
Main prayer request from Commission (Children):
• Pray and thank the Lord for all of this year’s changes with curriculum, personnel, and direction of
Children’s Ministry that our staff and volunteers have implemented this past year.
• Pray that the Lord would prepare CPC to faithfully serve and minister to the children and families at second
location in Nashville.
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