Members meeting 10/30/25

Christ Our Shepherd Church

Quarterly Members Meeting Agenda

Date: October 30, 2025

Time: 6:00p

Location: KBC

1. Welcome & Opening Prayer (Nicholas)

Scripture reading and brief encouragement

Prayer for unity, clarity, and gratitude for God’s faithfulness

2. New Members & Covenant Reading

Congregation recites the church covenant together Introduction and affirmation of new members by

3. Membership Matters

Elder Presentation: Deacon Candidates

Alec, Ashley, and Logan presented as potential deacons

Overview of qualifications and process

Acts 6:2–3 “And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, “It is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables. Therefore, brothers, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty.”

1 Timothy 3:8–13 “Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless. Their wives (women) likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things. Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well. For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.”

Our By laws in section 3 - Deacons

a. In keeping with the principles set forth in I Timothy 3:8-13 and Acts 6:1-7, deacons will be given to serving the temporal needs of the church (so that the elders can be given to prayer and the ministry of the Word) and guarding the unity of the body.

b. The deacons will care for the temporal needs of the church: mercy ministries, accommodations for public worship, overseeing the financial activities and properties of the church. The deacons may be organized by the elders in the most fitting way to accomplish their mission to the church. At the recommendation of the elders, the church may recognize deacons to serve in other specific capacities as needs arise in the church.

c. A deacon’s term of office may be terminated by resignation, discipline, dismissal, or when the elders judge that a particular deacon’s area of ministry is no longer needed.

My ask is that

1. You would watch and pray about these individuals presneted that will be voted on in a future members meeting

2. You would identify with us men and women able to serve in ministries that could be going unotticed

3. Because the authority lies in the church body

Pastoral care updates and ongoing follow-up

4. Financial Report (Treasurer - Ashley Kohls)

Overview of giving and expenses

Budget priorities for next quarter

Praise report for God’s provision

5. Vision & Future Planning

A. Full-Time Pastor Discussion (Preston)

Consideration of Nicholas moving to full-time ministry in January

Financial and structural factors involved

Contingency planning if January isn’t feasible

B. SBC Affiliation (Nicholas)

Presentation on joining the Southern Baptist Convention

Psalm 133:1 “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!”

Pros

3. Ministry Updates

Children’s Ministry (Erika)

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Attendance and volunteer updates

Highlights from recent lessons

Upcoming needs or curriculum plans

Worship & Tech (Logan)

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Update on setup and volunteer scheduling

Sound and equipment needs

Outreach & Discipleship (Alec)

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Recap of outreach

Next steps for community engagement

6. Building & Facilities Update

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Transition progress to Zion Chin Baptist Church

Shared space logistics, signage, and storage

Future facility goals

9. Open Floor for Questions & Discussion●

Member questions, comments, or encouragements

10. Closing & Prayer of Thanksgiving (Erik)

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Closing reflections on God’s provision and direction

Prayer for continued unity and depth