Meeting 7-17-24

Meeting Agenda: Congregation Address

Opening Prayer

Prayer: Open the meeting with a heartfelt prayer, seeking guidance, unity, and wisdom for the congregation as you discuss important matters.

Introduction

Welcome: Thank the congregation for their presence and support.

Purpose: Explain the purpose of the meeting – to provide transparency about the events that have led to the current state of the church.

Reflection on Past Six and a Half Years

Tenure: Briefly highlight your tenure at Calvary, emphasizing your commitment to the church's growth and well-being.

Difficult Decisions: Acknowledge that throughout your leadership, several difficult decisions had to be made to uphold the church's values and mission.

Navigating Through COVID-19

Challenges: Discuss the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Adaptation: Highlight how the church adapted to continue serving the congregation and the community during this difficult time.

Ukrainian Church Departure

Theological Differences: Explain the decision to ask the Ukrainian church to leave due to significant theological and doctrinal differences.

Respect and Integrity: Emphasize the importance of maintaining the church's integrity and theological consistency.

Kids City Early Learning Center

Initial Challenges: Address the initial chaos and misalignment with church values that led to asking the original Kids City Early Learning Center to leave.

Establishment of New ELC: Discuss the establishment of the church's own Early Learning Center and the demands it placed on leadership.

Aurelia's Departure: Explain the reasons for asking Aurelia to leave as director.

Hiring Wendy Dawson: Highlight the positive changes brought by Wendy Dawson and the Dawson Group in improving the ELC's position.

Leadership and Staff Changes

Director Termination: Discuss the termination of the person initially lined up as the new director due to not being the right fit.

Allison's Departure: Explain the situation with Allison, her frequent absences, and her husband Chris's opposition to the ELC, leading to her termination.

Personal Impact: Share the personal and professional challenges these decisions brought, emphasizing your dedication to the church's best interests.

Associate Pastor Michael Stubblefield

Personal Investment: Discuss your personal investment in Michael and his ministry.

Conflict with Penny: Address the conflict with Michael's wife, Penny, her actions to undermine your leadership, and their subsequent departure.

Ongoing Challenges: Acknowledge the continued challenges posed by Penny's actions and misinformation.

Moving Forward

Unity and Healing: Call for unity and healing within the congregation, emphasizing the need to support one another and move forward together.

Future Vision: Share your vision for the future of Calvary, focusing on growth, community engagement, and spiritual development.

Closing

Open Floor: Allow time for congregation members to ask questions and express their thoughts and concerns.

Closing Prayer: End the meeting with a prayer, seeking God's guidance and blessings for the church's future.

Final Thoughts

Gratitude: Express gratitude for the congregation's support and understanding during these challenging times.

Commitment: Reiterate your commitment to leading Calvary with integrity, transparency, and a heart for serving God and the community.