Administrative Council
NEXT MEETING: Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 12:15 p.m.
Board of Trustees
NEXT MEETING:
Sunday, January 11th at 12:15 p.m.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
Sunday, January 11, 12:15 p.m. | New Hope United Methodist Church
Gathering and Opening (5 minutes)
Welcome and Purpose
Opening Prayer or Centering Moment
Covenant Reminder
“We speak the truth in love, we listen with charity, and we seek the good of the whole church.”
Celebrations and Signs of New Hope (5 minutes)
“What good has God done among us since we last met?”
Approval of Minutes (1–2 minutes)
(Compliant with basic procedural norms.)
Review of Mission, Vision, and Current Focus (3 minutes)
Major Agenda Items / Discernment Work (25–45 minutes)
Elections:
Chair
Vice Chair
Secretary
Endowments Sub-Committee Chair
Follow-ups, Assignments, and Timelines (5–10 minutes)
Church Digital Sign Update
Seating for Rebuilding Hope Update
Classroom Space Challenges Update
Clear, written commitments:
Who is doing what? By when? With what support? How will this group receive updates?
Closing Reflection and Next Steps (3 minutes)
Two quick questions:
“Where did we see God at work in this meeting?”
“What do we need to remember before we leave?”
Adjournment
Confirm next meeting date
Closing prayer
Finance Committee
NEXT MEETING: JANUARY 2026
Staff Parish Relations
NEXT MEETING: JANUARY 2026
Lay Leadership and Nominations
NEXT MEETING: APRIL 2026