TRANSITIONS

In our Presbyter meeting January 19th the following decisions were made:

Royal Ranger Department Director: Jack Marshall was appointed to serve as our District RR Director beginning February 1, 2012. Jack is a long term member of Salt Lake Christian Center, SLC, UT and very experienced in RR. After 10 years of leadership Arden Harms stepped down from this position effective January 31, 2012. Thanks again, Arden, for your excellent work.

Men’s Ministry Department Director: Greg Hawkins was appointed to serve as our District MM Director beginning June 1, 2012. Greg is a long term member of Delta First AG, Delta, CO and leads an excelling men’s ministry in the local church. Jason Neely is currently serving in this role and plans to step down May 31, 2012 after the District Men’s Retreats this year. Thanks, Jason, for your good work.

College Ministries Representative: Brad Novosad was appointed to serve as our District College Ministries Director beginning in February. Brad is a Chi Alpha missionary leading CA ministry at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs. He is also an involved member of Austin Bluffs Ccommunity Church in Colorado Springs, CO. Lee Terry has been serving as our College Ministries Rep. following Gabe Moya’s move out of our District. Thanks, Lee, for representing this ministry during a time when our District was in transition with Chi Alpha leadership.

West Slope Executive Presbyter: Jason Neely was appointed to serve as our West Slope EP beginning immediately. When Lee Ponder was appointed to fill out the term of Assistant Superintendent in August last year this position became vacant. The West Slope sections each nominated one candidate to be voted on by the Presbyters. Jason will fill out the term of the WSEP and then that office will be voted on at District Council in 2014. These changes followed the death of Virgil Illum and the appointment of Randy Popineau to serve as our Secretary Treasurer. The Presbytery is charged with the responsibility to fill these positions between District Councils and has acted carefully within our bylaws.

Sarah’s Home: Sarah’s Home was approved as a District Recognized Ministry. This ministry will help girls come out of human trafficking. Unfortunately, human trafficking has become a significant problem in CO. The District is providing a vacant church property in an outlying community to host this resident ministry. Work teams are being formed to renovate the church property that will be used for this ministry. Formation of the ministry is is process.

My Life Builders: My Life Builders was approved as a District Recognized Ministry. This is the consulting and coaching ministry of Charles Hefton. Charles provides teaching and coaching designed to develop a well-balanced life. He also consults with church leadership to help with the development of bylaws, policy manuals, and matters of administrative importance. He is a certified parliamentarian and able to advise on such things as church business meetings as well. You can learn more at mylifebuilders.com.

West Slope Family Camp: The Presbyters approved Jason Neely planning a West Slope Family Camp this year. Details will be forthcoming.

SECTIONAL TOUR:

Please plan to attend the sectional tour meeting planned for your section. There is district business to process such as the election of several Sectional Presbyters and Committee Persons. Also, our East Slope Sections will vote on nominees for an East Slope Executive Presbyter to be elected at District Council. We will also provide helpful workshops and a banquet meal at the District’s expense. Paul Veliquette will be leading a workshop on the important topic of church business. I plan to lead a workshop on church growth principles using Dick Hardy videos on various facets of church health and growth. Loretta will be meeting with the ladies for a special workshop as well.

One unique aspect of our tour this year is that Randy Popineau, our Secretary Treasurer will be meeting with Certified, Licensed, and credential-interested persons to receive input on credential advancement.

I will be sharing a message in the banquets I believe will be strengthening for all our ministers and spouses.