BETHEL MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION - BOARD MEETING
Crosby Church, Crosby, TX
April 23, 2024



Those present: Chairman Rev John Wongler, Vice Chairman Rev Steve Owens, Treasurer Rev Kevin Horath, Rev Keenan Smith, Rev Josh Powell, Via Zoom Meeting: Secretary Rev David Matthews.

Chairman Wongler called the meeting to order, welcomed everyone, read a passage from Genesis 12:3 and opened with prayer.

Secretary Matthews was asked to read the minutes from the January 13, 2024 Board Meeting via Zoom. After a summary of the major items of the minutes, and since everyone had previously reviewed the minutes from that meeting, Rev Owens moved that the minutes be accepted as written. Rev Horath seconded the motion and all approved.

Missions Secretary Rev David Matthews was called upon to present the Missions report. He reported that total giving to missions for the first quarter of the year was $3,900 and the BFMF balance was $2,500. He also briefed that fourteen missions were being supported. He encouraged everyone to use Bethel Missions to support the many missionaries that we have established and supported for many years. Rev Powell moved that the missions report be accepted. Rev Owens seconded the motion and all approved.

Treasurer Horath was asked to present the financial report for the first quarter. The balance at the start of the year was $10,611. With previous income received, primarily for Youth Camp repairs of $110,388 and Expenditures for repairs now at $86,950 that leaves a balance of $34,050 to begin work for both camp programs this year. Rev Owens moved that the report be accepted, Rev Smith seconded the motion and all approved.

Chairman Wongler called upon Rev Powell to brief the board on Senior Youth Camp. He stated that fliers had been sent to participating churches as well as promotional videos. Some discussion was held about taking care of hotel details for the two bus drivers during Senior Camp from Crosby. Rev Horath urged both camp directors to encourage participants to use the Sub Splash platform to complete registrations for all their campers. Money would have to be collected separately by the sponsoring pastor, but he said Sub Splash registration would make camp registration more efficient. Senior Camp will be July 8-12, camper registration is $180, pastor/worker registrations is $90 and daily attendees will pay $25 per day. The theme will be “Seek First” from Matthew 6:33.

Chairman Wongler briefed the board on Junior Youth Camp which will be June 24-27. Campers will pay $150, pastors/workers will pay $75 and daily registrations will be $25 per day. The theme is “ASAP- Always Stop and Pray” from Ephesians 6:8. Monday night will feature Rick Teepen with “Snakes Alive” from the Creation Museum.

A Work Day weekend is planned at Bethel Youth Camp and Conference Center for May 9-11. Painting the downstairs of the All Weather Dorm will be the major project as well as numerous projects in preparation for our camp programs. May 22-24, Aaron Franz’ church and youth group plans to rent the All Weather Dorm for $250 per night. A church in Rockport has also expressed an interest in renting the camp grounds soon.

Tentative plans for the October Fall Conference will include hosting by Bloomington Victory Church October 14-16. Their theme is planned to be “Firm Foundation.” Revs Ed and Jarrod Herald will brief the membership on further details at the July joint meeting at Senior Youth Camp.

The next meeting of the board will be at a joint board and membership meeting at Youth Camp, Thursday during Senior Camp at 1pm in the All Weather Dorm.

No other business coming before the board, Rev Owens moved that the meeting be adjourned. Rev Smith seconded that motion and all approved.

Submitted by Secretary Rev David Matthews