4. Younkers Coupon Booklets-it was decided that with small amount of time involved to participate this is a worthwhile opportunity to raise money. All of money raised from selling the booklets goes directly to the church. Linda Green said she will organize this and Carol Tiemeyer will pick up the booklets.  

5. Staff/Accompanist Update-Todd Wilkie has been our guest accompanist for the past two Sundays. There is potential for permanent hire. Ken Hewitt, Ann R. and Ron Hurd will look further into filling that staff position.  It was clarified that the budget does not allow for paying an accompanist and a praise team leader every Sunday, so the positions are both for less than 52 Sundays and require alternating musical leadership.  The Worship Planning Team and Executive Committee will need to work out a schedule of musical leadership responsibilities to be sure worship needs are covered consistently. 

6. Search and Call Update-Gary Conn, Russ Swanson and Ann Reinhard met with a potential candidate for the interim position. More interviews will be scheduled to meet with more candidates. The interim normally does not accept the permanent position with in the church under usual circumstances. Due to the large number of churches seeking Disciples pastors and the small number of available candidates, the Leadership Council has decided that this stipulation will not be part of the contract for the interim chosen for this search. The interim will be allowed to be considered as a possible candidate for the permanent position as well if desired, and included in the interview process along with other candidates.  The Permanent Pastor Search Committee will handle this second process after the Interim Minister is chosen.  The Executive Committee is looking at a start date of September or October for the Interim Minister.  The Council was reminded that the decision making process for the permanent pastor is spelled out in the current bylaws and needs to be followed before any covenants are entered into for a permanent minister.  The Search Committee needs to be appointed by the standing Nominating Committee as soon as possible. 

7. From the Moderator-Ann welcomed the new Council and is very excited about all the fresh faces and about the possibilities ahead. She also discussed what she expects the structure of the meetings to be and how she will try to keep the committee on task. 

8. Words from Pastor Kris-Kris said good-bye to the Council and how she has enjoyed serving the church for almost thirteen years. She also said that she is certain that Central Christian Church has many wonderful opportunities ahead and she knows that we will continue to do great service for those in our community in the name of Christ. Kris will continue to pray for us as we go thru this transitional period. 

9. Ministry work w/ Time and Talent-the Leadership Council divided into groups and wrote the names of those who have volunteered to help in the different areas of ministry within the church. Kris, Cindy and Ann discussed the issue of janitorial services. Kris will notify Carolyn and Bob Burnside that we can no longer afford to pay for their services. We will need to assign volunteers to do the cleaning. 

10. Ministry Reports-Tamara Rowe presented a plan for getting better at welcoming visitors and follow up, as well as contacting members who have not been in attendance for awhile to find out if there may be some concerns they need help with or would like to address. Jason Silverthorne brought up ideas for advertising or other ways to get Central Christian Church’s name “out there”.  Jason will take the suggestions from Tamara as the Outreach Representatives (Jason Silverthorne and Jackie Dawson) implement a system for inviting, greeting and follow up with newcomers. 

11. Celebration for Pastor Kris-the Council discussed (without Kris in the room) what is being planned for her farewell. 

12. Upcoming Dates:

NECM Back to School Clothing Drive-Aug. 4^th 

Next Leadership Council Aug 11^th

Supper House Aug. 21^st

Community Rummage Sale Aug. 23rd

Congolese Walk for Women Victims Aug. 23^rd

Chicken Barbecue Sept. 14^th

Meeting adjourned with prayer by Pastor Kris at 9:00pm