| ATTENDEES: | Scott Bryden, Marilyn Dean (chair), Jimmy Ogunshakin and Andrew Torbet |
| IN ATTENDENCE: | Helen Torbet (secretary), Andy & Tammy Fleming |
| APOLOGIES: | none |
The meeting began at 7.10pm and opened with a prayer.
| Topic | Action | |
| 1. | Approval of Previous Minutes | |
| The Minutes from the previous meetings held on 14th September 2006, 5th October 2006 and the Joint meeting held on 21st October 2006 were agreed and duly signed. | ||
| 2. | Matters Arising | |
| It was agreed that all matters arising would be deferred to the next Trustees meeting, as the main aim of this particular meeting was to discuss the employment of a minister (item 5 below). | Agenda | |
| 3. | Shepherds Items | |
| The next Quarterly Planning meeting has been arranged for Saturday 2nd December 2006 to discuss budgets and church calendar for 2007. Helen Torbet to notify the organising committees. It will take place at the Study Centre, next to the Botanical Gardens from 2pm to 5pm. | ||
| A date of either 3rd or 10th February for the next Joint meeting of the Trustees and Shepherds was suggested. Again, this will take place at the Study Centre. Scott Bryden will organise this. | SB | |
| Jimmy Ogunshakin reported that Phil and Coral Pearce had shown interest in becoming shepherds. This news was welcomed by the Trustees. However, it was noted that there need to be more shepherds who live in the Birmingham area rather than Wolverhampton to achieve a better balance. | JO | |
| 4. | Finances | |
| The monthly spreadsheet was tabled and discussed. | ||
| Final accounts for 2005 had now been submitted to the Charity Commission within their deadline of end of October. | ||
| A new signatory for Birmingham cheque book was still outstanding. | AT | |
| With regard to the Freewill offering taken on Sunday 19th November 2006, AT raised some concern about whether or not the regular donations to HOPE Worldwide had been affected. AT to make enquires. It was agreed that the church would give a gift, if a shortfall had occurred. | AT | |
| 5. | Employment of Minister | |
| As previously mentioned in these minutes, the purpose of this meeting was to discuss with the Flemings their move to join us in 2007. The Trustees thanked the Flemings for making the time to join the meeting. The meeting spent some time discussing vision and expectations in general, with Andy Fleming asking for a true picture of the church to be in place before their arrival. However, the following matters were of special note: | Trustees | |
| There were some legal matters that need to be attended to. Jimmy Ogunshakin is obtaining quotes from solicitors who specialise in corporate immigration. He will also be looking into other related legal and tax matters. | JO | |
| A contract of employment needs to be drafted, giving a full job description. A formula for payment of staff, including what would be considered reimbursable expenses, etc, would need to be decided. It was suggested that contact be made with ICCM churches in London to learn what has already been established in this regard. Jimmy Ogunshakin will follow this up. | JO | |
| The Flemings aim to move to the UK in early July 2007. They explained that their other commitments in Russia/Middle East normally take up about six weeks during the summer. | ||
| With regard to their daughter (currently 17), further research was needed in regard to whether or not she required a visa. At present she is hoping to study when they come to the UK. | JO | |
| 6. | Any Other Business | |
| None. |
Helen Torbet
Church Secretary