Outcomes from the Board of Directors
by Todd Venman, CCCC President
The Board of Directors met via WebEx/conference call in October and would like to share some of the things God is doing.
One of the most remarkable differences from past meetings was the small amount of time dedicated to our financial structures. For the past few years a significant amount of time was given to financial matters so that the Board could provide greater oversight. This oversight has given more guidance to our Treasurer, Controller, and Conference Office and we are seeing fruit from this labor. This is not to say resources are not being monitored, or that we are without continued need of resources. Funding ministry continues to be a great need because the tasks God has called us to are great. However, with the reduction of time spent on developing financial structures the Board was able to move to other ministry objectives.
Please join with me in praising a faithful God who has used His servants over many years to monitor and report the resources He has provided. Include with those praises the faithful giving of His people and the greater ministry objectives He has called us to. He is faithful and He has done it!
The majority of our time was spent on our “Annual Gathering.” Due to multiple circumstances we find ourselves behind in our normal planning practices. Much discussion was devoted to where God is leading us in respect to our Annual Gathering format and focus.
The name of our biggest annual event, “Annual Gathering,” was discussed in great length. One of our Board Members will share the outcomes of that discussion in a future article. I need only to mention that much insight was gleaned from our discussion.
The purpose of our Annual Gathering was highlighted and some possible venues discussed. The Board is committed to help provide oversight to the many talented people who sacrificially give to make these events a success. Please pray that God will provide clarity in the locations and focus as we align our Annual Gathering with our God-given directives.
The Schedule for the Annual Gathering 2015 Rochester, New York was approved by the Board of Directors. Many of the successful changes in last year’s schedule have been carried over into the 2015 schedule. A few changes have been made that will provide more intentional focus on our Guiding Values.
The theme will be “Fully Invested.” We will focus on our God-given resources that are to be applied to our God-given directives. God is alive in the CCCC. Please prayerfully consider attending July 20–23. We will rejoice and unite together in His blessings and His ministry objectives.
