Presbytery of Minnesota Valleys

Presbyterian Mission: The Mission of the Presbytery of Minnesota Valleys, is to seek and discover the leading of the Holy Spirit in order to be in partnership with congregations as they engage in God's ministry and the mission of Jesus Christ. February 5, 2002

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Committee Met: 2/28/2005

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Actions Taken:
Minutes For Congregational Growth & Development
Committee Met: 2/28/2005
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Members Attending:
Jean Bauer, Lynne Osteraas, Rev. Donald Crissinger-Clark, Duane Scherbing, Jim Stevens, Shirley Luhmann, Dorie Oja, Rev. Herbert Rotunda, Charles Moore

Members Not Attending:
Rev. Tom Gard, Rev. William Kleymann, Rev. James Krapf

Ex-Officio Attenders:
Rev. Bill Yueill, Vol. Sm. Ch. Coordinator
Bev Raske, Designated Executive Presbyter

10:00 am. Meeting opened with prayer led by Rev. Don Crissinger-Clark, Chair

Actions Taken:
1. Introductions and review of responsibilities of the CG&D Committee
2. .Approved minutes of the November 13th, 2004 meeting.
3. Financial: Reviewed the Account QuickReport & definitions of the various
accounts.
4. Approved the request of a Pastors Theological Educational Loan Reimbursement Program Fund.
5. .Approved request from Rev. Ray Larson, Cross Lake Presbyterian Church, for $1200 radio/press advertisements for community outreach "tackling the tough ones" series coming in late May or early June and then again in the early fall. Each segment runs 3-4 days. Funded from E3150 New Church Development Suppot Program.
6. Voted to approve Grant Requests $800 per person for the Presbyterian Transformation and Multicultural Connection July 14-17, 2005 in New York City to the following members: Chuck Moore, Dorie Oja, Shirley Luhman, Duane Sherbing & Bill Yueill.
7.Voted to approve the motion to fund Scholarship applicants to the Transformation Conference in New York for the full amount $800 per person, but with encouragement to make some partial contribution. The following individuals will be awarded scholarships: Cindy Rosa, Clay Rosa, Patricia Rosa, Robbie Madison, Duane Botzek, Kathy Frank and 1-15 people from Redwood Falls.

Actions Pending:
Reports from Transformation Churches:
Bill Yueill, Coordinator, reported progress for the following churches
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.Silver Lake, Faith Church – Completed all 4 Gatherings (needs Certificate); current Mision and Vision statements serve dual purpose of transformation and interim pastor search; idea of partnership with Redwood; 2 people may attend conference in July.

Christ Church in Marshall – in process of writing Covenant; Cluster used Al's powerpoint on becoming a welcoming church & Robust Church video; possibly will pair with Foley. 3-4 people are interested in Synod School in July.

First Church, Redwood Falls – wants to send 10 to 15 people to the Transformation Conference, some second-timers, but most will be new; RWF & Faith may pair up

Crosby Ironton Church – working on budgeting, committee job descriptions and evangelism; may start transformation in a couple months.

Ashford Church, Milroy – completed three meetings; personal growth is huge.
At least three people plan to attend Transformation conference in July.

First Presbyterian Church, Foley -Rev. Al Jergenson sent the video on becoming a welcoming church to Marshall for their cluster 4 gathering and also the Robust Church video. No covenant signed as yet

Request from Jane Hoffman, Parish Nurse at First Presbyterian in St. Cloud, for financial assistance to purchase a defibrillator for the church: Motion by Charles Moore to grant $500 toward this need was tabled until the CG&D meeting in May upon receiving more information regarding total cost, training etc.
Request from Partners in Faith, Life and Witness to consider how CG&D can be involved in the Stewardship Workshop scheduled for April 22-23 at Presbytery Office. Teams of 3-4 people must include the Pastor. Don will have discussion with Mike.

Mission and Ministry Visits:
A schedule was passed out. Visits will be initiated by CG&D team in conjuction with FL&W according to a format being worked out by Rev. Tom Gard.

Biannual Clearwater Conference:
Duane Sherbing and Jean Bauer will be representing CG&D, at least for the first conference call and report back in May.

Next Meeting of Congregational Growth and Development will be Saturday, May 21st.

1:00 pm. Meeting was adjourned with prayer.

Respectfully submitted,

Lynne Osteraas, Secretary

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