January 27, 2002

I. CONVENING THE BODY: Foster Ockerman, Jr.: The January 27, 2002 Administrative Council meeting was opened with prayer by Dr. Al Gwinn.

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Foster Ockerman, Jr.: The December 10, 2001 Administrative Council minutes were approved as corrected on motion from Ray Balsom, and second from Steve Osborne.

III. NOMINATIONS FOR VICE CHAIRMAN: Foster Ockerman, Jr.: Nominations were opened for the Administrative Council Vice Chairman position. David Bratcher nominated Steve Osborne and second from Jim Kemp. Foster Ockerman, Jr. called for the vote, Steve Osborne was elected Vice Chairman by acclamation.

IV. MINISTRY UPDATES AND REPORTS

A. Finance Report and Budget for 2002: Scooter Leonard and Ernie Stamper

1. A wrap up of the 2001Budget was given. It was reported that the agreed 15% Conference apportionments had been increased to the full 16%. Dr. Gwinn indicated his pleasure of the apportionment increase.

2. Ernie Stamper and Scooter Leonard discussed various aspects of the proposed Budget for 2002 and answered questions.

3. The Council entered into a discussion regarding the necessity of the Singles Ministry budget. Dr. Gwinn noted that the Lay Leadership Team had not nominated any person to head that committee. David Bratcher, noting that he was single, opined that the programs of the Church were very open to participation by singles and he did not feel there was a current need for a separate program. There was discussion as to whether those funds could be used for the Camp scholarships. Ernie Stamper offered an amendment for the Singles Ministry budget be dropped and the $2000 added to the Retained Surplus of $35,036. Without objection, this was accepted as a friendly amendment. Foster Ockerman, Jr. requested the Finance Committee to look at the possibility of allocating funds to the scholarships and bring back a recommendation to the Administrative Council.

4. Ernie Stamper moved adoption of the Budget. As the motion came from the Committee, no second was required. On vote of the Council, the Budget as amended was approved.

B. Vision Team: Dr. Al Gwinn

1. The Vision Team report is to be presented to the February 4, 2002 Charge Conference.

C. Trustees: Brenda Nally

1. No report at this time. It was announced that Brenda Nally has been elected as the chair of the Board of Trustees.

D. Foundation: Bob Fleming

1. No report at this time.

E. Missions: Glenda Creech

1. No report at this time.

V. Al Gwinn mentioned to the Council that the best meeting time for most Council members seem to be Monday evening. Al indicated the frequency of meeting was still under discussion, however, every-other-month meetings might work best. A calendar for 2002 will be developed and circulated.

VI. Motion was made by Ernie Stamper to adjourn. Al Gwinn closed the meeting with prayer at 6:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Joyce E. Miller

Secretary