BETHEL MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION - BOARD MEETING
ZOOM Conference, Online
January 7, 2023

Those present: Chairman Rev John Wongler, Vice Chairman Rev Steve Owens, Treasurer Rev Kevin Horath, Secretary Rev David Matthews, Rev Joe Greene, Rev Josh Long, Rev Josh Powell, Chairman Emeritus Rev Don Horath, Emeritus Member Rev Jim Wilson, Missions Secretary Rev Jose Rodriguez, Provisional Member Rev Jerry VanRonk.

Chairman Wongler called the meeting to order reading from Psalm 42. Rev VanRonk led in prayer.

Secretary Matthews was asked to read the minutes from the October 6, 2022 Board Meeting at Full Gospel Evangelistic Center, Lincoln. After a summary of the major items of the minutes, and since everyone had previously reviewed the minutes from that meeting, Rev Kevin Horath moved that the minutes be accepted as written. Rev Long seconded the motion and all approved.

Treasurer Horath was asked to review the financial report for 2022. The balance at the start of the year was $9,578. Income received for the year was $56,670 and expenditures were $57,522. The balance at the end of the year was $17,283 which included a one-time $10,000 donation that had been made. Major expenditures included $15,490 for Senior Youth Conference, $12,677 for Junior Conference and $6,540 for Remodel/Repairs. Rev Matthews moved that the report be accepted, Rev VanRonk seconded the motion and all approved.

Foreign Missions Secretary Rev Jose Rodriguez was called upon to present the Missions report. He reported that giving to missions through this quarter was $5,495 and the bank balance was $13,291. He also briefed that twelve missions were being supported. Total giving for missions in 2022 was $21,292. Rev Owens moved that the missions report be accepted. Rev Matthews seconded the motion and all approved. Rev Rodriguez mentioned that he and his wife Sandy would like to pass on responsibilities for Bethel Foreign Missions to someone else. After much discussion, Rev Matthews moved that we postpone decision of this until the Spring Conference in March. Rev Wilson seconded the motion and all approved.

Rev Josh Powell briefed plans for the 2023 Senior Youth Conference, July 10-14. The theme will be “Trending…Making Jesus Famous.” There was considerable discussion about raising the fee for registration for Senior Conference, but Rev Powell stated several reasons why this would be restrictive to how many they might bring. He stated that more details would be presented at the Spring Conference.
ACTION ITEM: Rev Smith and Rev Josh and Rhonda Powell will make more detailed presentations for the Senior Youth Conference at the Spring Conference.

Chairman Wongler briefed plans for the 2023 Junior Youth Conference, June 26-29. The theme will be “Rock Solid,” and theme Scripture will be Psalm 95:1. He discussed concerns about security at Junior Conference and stressed the need for pastors to ensure thorough background checks of all their visiting workers and counselors. He stated that dress code for girl’s shorts length will be fingertip, as directed in all the public school dress codes where they will attend. Price for registration will be $150 per camper like last year. Further details for Junior Youth Conference will be discussed at Spring Conference.
ACTION: Rev Wongler will brief the board and membership on plans for Junior Youth Conference at the Spring Conference in March.

As several from the membership had joined the forum, Rev Owens moved that the meeting be adjourned. Rev Matthews seconded the motion and all approved.

Submitted by Secretary Rev David Matthews