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2009-09-10 Executive Committee of the Board Meeting
1. ET Charter - Waukegan, IL #32129 - AARC
Heartland District
Supervisor Dan Mundt
REASONS FOR EXECUTIVE TRACK
Application for Charter has not been signed by Church Council Members or 30 Adult Members of the Congregation
George Jones has been pastor of the Waukegan Church for more than 22 years. Throughout all of this time the church has been
operated as if it were in fact a Charter Church, based on the belief of the Pastor, the Church Council, and the congregational members
throughout the period that the church previously had received a Charter. The Pastor believes that the church must have been chartered
in 1942 when the church first bought property, but that all subsequent records of a previously granted Charter have been lost. He
states that asking the Church Council and the membership to sign a Charter application at this time – after the church has been part of
the Foursquare family for 78 years - could invite criticism of, and a mistrustful attitude towards, the national church leadership. As
such, he is requesting, with the concurring recommendation of Supervisor Dan Mundt, that the church be granted a retroactive Charter
– to be dated January 1, 1942 (the year the church first bought property) – without a fully signed Charter application.
Church Charter based on organized church and Supervisor Recommendation.
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RESOLVED: By the Executive Staff Committee of the Board of Directors of International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, a
religious corporation, that upon the recommendation of the Heartland District Supervisor, Church Charter be granted the
WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS #32129 Foursquare Church, with such Charter to be effective January 1, 1942, on the basis of the
church’s status as an organized church for the past 78 years.
Comment by Kathy Sutton
The 2/3 majority vote from the membership is waived, but the council should sign off on this.
Voting Results
For Against Abstain Table
Ricky Poteat X
Paul Harmon X
Richard Casteel X
Eric Hulet X
Jonathan Hall X
Total: 5 0 0 0
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2. ET Lease - Elizabeth Urban, NJ #33262 - AARC
Ruddy Daville
Northeast / Jim Scott
REASON FOR EXECUTIVE TRACK:
- Lease payment exceeds 30% of income (154% of historical income, 58% of projected income)
There is a 60-day out clause. The District has guaranteed the lease payments. The church plans to pay for this lease through an
increase in monthly church planting funds and by sharing the facility with two local Foursquare churches.
Requesting permission to lease approximately 1,541 square feet located at 1014 East Grand Street to be used as a church facility for a
period of 12 months beginning September 1, 2009 and ending August 31, 2010 for $1,200 per month.
They project their income will increase from $781 per month ($281 tithes and offerings + $500 church planting funds) to $2,081 per
month ($281 tithes and offerings + $1,000 church planting funds + $800 rent-sharing). The lease payment would then be 58% of their
income.
The church opened in March 2009. They received $500 per month church planting funds from March 2009 to August 2009. They will
receive $1,000 per month from September 2009 through February 2011.
They plan to share the facility with two other Foursquare churches. Elizabeth Uptown, NJ #32769 will contribute $300 per month and
a Bible study from Roselle, NJ #31693 will contribute $500 per month. The ARC has received written confirmations from both parties
of their intent to share the space.
Length of Pastorate: 6 months
Attendance: 23
New Lease Payment: $1,200 (154% of historical income; 58% of projected income)
Current Lease Payment: $0
Total Value of Lease: $14,400; with 60 day out clause it could be as little as $2,400.
Triple Net? No
Tithable Income: $281
Operating Expenses: $33
30% of Tithable Income: $84
Gross Income: $781
30% of Gross Income: $234
Total Loan/Lease Payments: $1,200
The District has guaranteed to financially stand behind this lease. Based on an analysis of the District’s finances, it is the ARC’s
opinion that the District does have the funds to cover this commitment:
Monthly Value of Lease/Loan: $1,200
Monthly Allocation: $52,125
Emergency Fund: $75,929
30% Monthly Allocation: $15,638
30% Emergency Fund: $22,779
Existing Guarantee(s): $5,500 on behalf of Worcester Hispanic, MA #89802
District’s Additional Capacity to Guarantee: $10,138 per month
Missions: $5 (1.8%)
General: $5 (1.8%)
Restricted: $0 (0%)
Tithe: $28 (10%)
The Atlantic ARC recommends approval of this lease.
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RESOLVED: By the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, a religious
corporation, the two thirds majority vote of the church membership present at a duly called meeting, the vote of the church council of
the ELIZABETH URBAN, NEW JERSEY #33262 Foursquare Church having been received and the recommendation of the
Northeast District Supervisor having been secured in accordance with corporation Bylaws, that authorization be granted to lease
approximately 1,541 square feet located at 1014 East Grand Street, to be used as a church for a period of one (1) year beginning
September 1, 2009 and ending August 31, 2010 for One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($1,200) per month.
FURTHER RESOLVED: That any two of the following individuals acting together, are hereby authorized to sign on behalf of and
in name of aforesaid Corporation and under its corporate seal all instruments necessary to provide for purchase, sale, loan, easement,
lease or other real property transactions: Glenn C. Burris, Jr., Jonathan C. Hall, Sterling Brackett, Lynda J. Gupton, Adam Davidson,
Tim J. Baskin, Geoffrey L. Nelson, Dan Ussery, Ron Thigpenn, Jonathan Phillips.
Voting Results
For Against Abstain Table
Richard Casteel X
Eric Hulet X
Ricky Poteat X
Paul Harmon X
Jonathan Hall X
Total: 5 0 0 0
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3. ET Lease - Gig Harbor 2, WA #30716 - CARC
Gino Grunberg
Northwest/ Dave Veach
REASONS FOR EXECUTIVE TRACK:
Lease term greater than 3 years (5 years)
Expenses exceed income the past 12 months ($10,064/month)
The expenses have exceeded the income of the church the past 12 months due to the church spending funds that had been raised prior
to this period on pre-construction costs during this period. A balanced budget has been submitted.
Requesting permission to lease approximately 30,000 square feet located at 8502 Skansie Ave. to be used as a church facility for a
period of 5 years beginning October 1, 2009 and ending September 30, 2014 for $1,903/month for 4 Sunday months and
$2,317/month for 5 Sunday months.
Length of Pastorate: 15 years
Attendance: 600
NEW LEASE PAYMENT: $1,903/month for 4 Sunday months and $2,317/month for 5 Sunday months.
Current Lease Payment: $1,082 per week
Total Value of Lease: $122,470
ESTIMATED VALUE OF ALL CHURCH PROPERTY: $3,000,000
TOTAL INDEBTEDNESS: $0
LOAN TO VALUE: 0%
CASH ON HAND: NA
Triple Net? No
Tithable Income: $47,543
Operating Expenses: $62,318
30% of Income: $14,263
Gross Income: $52,254
30% of Gross Income: $15,676
Total Lease Payments: $2,317/month for 5 Sunday months
Percentage of Income: 4%
Missions: $2,100(0.36%)
General $2,100
Restricted $0
Tithe: $57,763 (10.13%)
INSURANCE ACCOUNT CURRENT? Yes
The Central ARC recommends this lease.
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RESOLVED: By the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, a religious
corporation, the two thirds majority vote of the church membership present at a duly called meeting, the vote of the church council of
the GIG HARBOR 2, WASHINGTON #30716 Foursquare Church having been received and the recommendation of the
Northwest District Supervisor having been secured in accordance with corporation Bylaws, that authorization be granted to lease
approximately 30,000 square feet located at 8502 Skansie Ave. to be used as a church facility for a period of five years beginning
October 1, 2009 and ending September 30, 2014 for One Thousand Nine Hundred-Three Dollars ($1,903) per month for a four
Sunday month and Two Thousand Three Hundred-Seventeen Dollars ($2,317) per month for a five Sunday month.
FURTHER RESOLVED: That any two of the following individuals acting together, are hereby authorized to sign on behalf of and
in name of aforesaid Corporation and under its corporate seal all instruments necessary to provide for purchase, sale, loan, easement,
lease or other real property transactions: Glenn C. Burris, Jr., Jonathan C. Hall, Sterling Brackett, Lynda J. Gupton, Adam Davidson,
Tim J. Baskin, Geoffrey L. Nelson, Dan Ussery, Ron Thigpenn, Jonathan Phillips.
Voting Results
For Against Abstain Table
Jonathan Hall X
Paul Harmon X
Richard Casteel X
Eric Hulet X
Ricky Poteat X
Total: 5 0 0 0
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4. ET Lease - McKinleyville, CA #31195 - PARC
Pastor Scott Lemmon
Central Pacific District / Ron Pinkston
REASON FOR EXECUTIVE TRACK:
Expenses exceed gross income by approximately $854 per month
The church has been able to operate with their savings account (current balance $25,500).
A balanced budget has been submitted.
Requesting permission to renew the lease of approximately 3,456 square feet located at 1650 Central Avenue, Suite C & D to be used
as church facilities and office for a period of 1 year beginning August 1, 2009 and ending July 31, 2010 for $2,050 per month.
Attendance: 40
NEW LEASE PAYMENT: $2,050 8/1/09 – 7/31/2010 (22% of gross income)
Current Lease Payment: $2,050
Total Value of Lease: $24,600
Triple Net? No
Tithable Income: $6,891
Operating Expenses: $10,285
30% of Income: $2,067
Gross Income: $9,431
30% of Gross Income: $2,829
Total Loan/Lease Payments: $2,050
MISSIONS: $2,752 (3.3%)
General: $507 (0.6%)
Restricted: $2,245 (2.7%)
TITHE: $9,167 (11%)
INSURANCE ACCOUNT CURRENT: Yes
The Pacific ARC recommends approval of this lease.
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RESOLVED: By the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, a religious
corporation, the two thirds majority vote of the church membership present at a duly called meeting, the vote of the church council of
the MCKINLEYVILLE, CALIFORNIA #31195 Foursquare Church having been received and the recommendation of the Central
Pacific District Supervisor having been secured in accordance with corporation Bylaws, that authorization be granted to renew the
lease of approximately 3,456 square feet located at 1650 Central Avenue, Suite C & D to be used as church facilities and office for a
period of 1 year beginning August 1, 2009 and ending July 31, 2010 for Two Thousand Fifty Dollars ($2,050) per month.
FURTHER RESOLVED: That any two of the following individuals acting together, are hereby authorized to sign on behalf of and
in name of aforesaid Corporation and under its corporate seal all instruments necessary to provide for purchase, sale, loan, easement,
lease or other real property transactions: Glenn C. Burris, Jr., Jonathan C. Hall, Sterling Brackett, Lynda J. Gupton, Adam Davidson,
Tim J. Baskin, Geoffrey L. Nelson, Dan Ussery, Ron Thigpenn, Jonathan Phillips.
Voting Results
For Against Abstain Table
Paul Harmon X
Richard Casteel X
Eric Hulet X
Ricky Poteat X
Jonathan Hall X
Total: 5 0 0 0
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5. ET Loan Change in Terms - Redmond, WA #31636 - CARC
Curt Brunk
Northwest / Dave Veach
REASON FOR EXECUTIVE TRACK:
Loan extension for loan of more than $2 million
The loan with First Tennessee Bank came due on May 28, 2009. The church has been unable to find a new loan from another lender
and so requested an extension from First Tennessee Bank. The bank agreed to extend the loan until February 28, 2010 (nine months)
to give the church more time to find a new loan. The bank has just provided the documents to extend the loan maturity date.
LENGTH OF PASTORATE: 11 years
ATTENDANCE: 339
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Request permission to execute a Change in Terms Agreement with First Tennessee Bank for loan
#7013676 in order to extend the loan maturity date from May 28, 2009 to February 28, 2010 and to change the interest rate from the
variable rate index of the 30 day LIBOR rate plus 2.50% to the variable rate index of the 30 day LIBOR rate plus 3.00%
AMOUNT OF LOAN: $2,885,951
BANK: First Tennessee Bank
ESTIMATED VALUE OF ALL CHURCH PROPERTY: $7,500,000
TOTAL INDEBTEDNESS: $4,264,609
LOAN TO VALUE: 57%
CASH ON HAND: NA
OUTSTANDING LOANS: #7013676 (First Tennessee Bank)
Current Balance: $2,885,735
Original Loan Amount: $3,000,000
Origination date: 5/28/2004
Monthly pmt: $4,500 + interest ($12,000 average)
Additional pmts on principal? No
Payments on time? Yes
Due date: 5/28/2009
OUTSTANDING LOANS: #7013808 (Crossroads Church)
Current Balance: $1,000,000
Original Loan Amount: $1,000,000
Origination date: 5/28/2004
Monthly pmt: $5,000 interest only
Additional pmts on principal? No
Payments on time? Yes
Due date: 12/31/2012
OUTSTANDING LOANS: #7038252 (IFLF)
Current Balance: $378,874
Original Loan Amount: $378,874
Origination date: 7/24/2009
Monthly pmt: $1,950
Additional pmts on principal? No
Payments on time? NA
Due date: 7/24/2014
TERMS OF NEW LOAN: Variable rate index of the 30 day LIBOR rate plus 3.00% (currently 3.256%) interest, monthly payments
of principal payment of $4,500 plus accrued interest, due February 28, 2010.
NEW LOAN PAYMENT: $12,331
Interest only payment: $7,831 (approximately)
P & I payment: $12,331
TITHEABLE INCOME: $69,226
OPERATING EXPENSES: $114,191
30% OF TITHEABLE INCOME: $20,768
GROSS (TOTAL) INCOME: $114,885
30% OF GROSS INCOME: $34,466
TOTAL LOAN PAYMENTS: $12,331 (#7013676)
$5,000 (#7013808)
+ $1,950 (#7038252)
$19,281 TOTAL
PERCENTAGE OF INCOME: 17%
MISSIONS: $1,200 (0.14%)
General $1,200
Restricted $0
TITHE: $81,728 (9.65%)
INSURANCE ACCOUNT CURRENT? Yes
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RESOLVED: By the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, a religious
corporation, the two thirds majority vote of the church membership present at a duly called meeting, the vote of the church council of
the REDMOND, WASHINGTON #31636 Foursquare Church having been received and the recommendation of the Northwest
District Supervisor having been secured in accordance with corporation Bylaws, that approval be granted to extend the maturity date
of loan #7013676 from First Tennessee Bank in the approximate amount of Two Million Eight Hundred Eighty-Five Thousand Nine
Hundred Fifty-One Dollars ($2,885,951) to February 28, 2010, at variable rate index of the 30 day LIBOR rate plus 3.00% interest,
with monthly payments of Four Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($4,500) principal plus accrued interest, due February 28, 2010, said
loan to be secured by a mortgage or deed of trust on the following described property:
That portion of the Southeast Quarter line of said Section 27, said point being 555.00 feet Westerly of the Southeast
corner of said Section 27;
Thence N 01º11’07” E, parallel with the East line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 27, for a distance of 40.00
feet to the North right-of-way line for NE 8th Street and the True Point of Beginning;
Thence continuing at N 01º11’07” E for a distance of 198.02 feet;
Thence N 88º04’37” W, parallel with the South line of said Southeast Quarter, for a distance of 90.55 feet, more of less,
to the East line of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 27;
Thence N 01º02’39” E, along said East line, for a distance of 90.06 feet, more or less, to the North line of South Half of
the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 27;
Thence N 88º05’34” W, along said North line, for a distance of 625.76 feet, more or less, to the East line of the West
20.00 feet of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 27;
Thence S 00º54’10” W, along said East line, for a distance of 287.92 feet, more or less, to the North right-of-way line for
said NE 8th Street;
Thence S 88º04’37’ E, along said North right-of-way line, for a distance of 715.11 feet, more or less, to the True Point of
Beginning.
FURTHER RESOLVED: That any two of the following individuals acting together, are hereby authorized to sign on behalf of and
in name of aforesaid Corporation and under its corporate seal all instruments necessary to provide for purchase, sale, loan, easement,
lease or other real property transactions: Glenn C. Burris, Jr., Jonathan C. Hall, Sterling Brackett, Lynda J. Gupton, Adam Davidson,
Tim J. Baskin, Geoffrey L. Nelson, Dan Ussery, Ron Thigpenn, Jonathan Phillips.
Voting Results
For Against Abstain Table
Ricky Poteat X
Richard Casteel X
Eric Hulet X
Paul Harmon X
Jonathan Hall X
Total: 5 0 0 0
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6. ET Purchase and Loan - Charles Town, WV #89137 - AARC
Tim May
Mid-Atlantic / Harriet Mouer
REASONS FOR EXECUTIVE TRACK:
- Outside loan over $500,000
- Down payment of 7.7% instead of standard 20%.
- Contingent on satisfactory appraisal. Bank has ordered new appraisal but it is not yet completed. Last appraisal was done September
18, 2008.
- Requesting to use bank’s environmental screen report as substitute for standard EDR report. The bank will order the report once
Foursquare has signed the loan commitment letter. Board approval will be contingent on satisfactory review of the screen report.
The purchase price is $650,000, and the church has a down payment of $50,000 (7.7%). Requesting approval based on 67% loan-to-
value. LTV is based on 9/18/08 appraisal the value is $898,000, giving them an initial loan to value ratio of 67%.
A new appraisal has been ordered but is not yet completed. The church is asking for approval prior to its completion because the bank
needs Foursquare to sign the loan commitment to initiate its environmental due diligence and title work, which should be done this
week to try to meet closing (scheduled for September 24). If the new appraised value is more than $858,000 (70% LTV) the terms of
the loan will not change.
The bank requires its own environmental screen report. The church is required to pay for the bank’s report, so they are requesting to
use the bank’s screen report in lieu of the standard EDR report to avoid paying for duplicate reports. The bank will not order the
report until Foursquare signs the commitment letter. The Board’s approval will be contingent on a satisfactory review of the bank’s
environmental screen report.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: To purchase property comprised of a sanctuary and two residential buildings, to be used as a church
facility and offices, and to obtain a loan from John Marshall Bank.
The Mid-Atlantic District has contributed $10,000 toward the purchase of this property.
LENGTH OF PASTORATE: 7½ years
ATTENDANCE: 167
COST OF PROPERTY: $650,000
AMOUNT OF LOAN: $600,000
BANK: John Marshall Bank
APPRAISED VALUE OF NEW PROPERTY: $898,000 as of September 18, 2008. A new appraisal has been ordered – approval is
subject to satisfactory appraisal.
ESTIMATED VALUE OF ALL CHURCH PROPERTY: $898,000
TOTAL INDEBTEDNESS: $600,000
LOAN TO VALUE: 67%
CASH ON HAND: $113,204 = $42,378 Building Fund + $70,826 General Savings
OUTSTANDING LOANS: None
TERMS OF NEW LOAN: 6.5% interest, amortized over 25 years, due in 3 years.
NEW LOAN PAYMENT: $4,051
TITHABLE INCOME: $20,976
OPERATING EXPENSES: $29,455
30% OF TITHABLE INCOME: $6,293
GROSS (TOTAL) INCOME: $31,492
30% OF GROSS INCOME: $9,448
TOTAL LOAN PAYMENTS: $4,051
PERCENTAGE OF INCOME: 13%
MISSIONS: $295 (1.4%)
General: $12 (0.1%)
Restricted: $283 (1.3%)
TITHE: $2,097 (10.0%)
INSURANCE ACCOUNT CURRENT? Yes
ENVIRONMENTAL:
LAND: The bank requires its own environmental screen report. Since the church is required to pay for the bank’s screen report they
are requesting the Board’s approval without first obtaining the standard EDR report, to avoid paying for two similar reports. The
Board’s approval will be contingent on a satisfactory review of the bank’s environmental screen report by the ARC.
STRUCTURE EXISTS:
DATE BUILT: 1950
TESTING DONE: Asbestos, lead paint, PCBs, radon.
RESULTS: Asbestos – 4,300 sq. ft. of floor tiles in the church and 900 sq. ft. of floor tiles in the Fairfax Blvd. house contain
asbestos. No asbestos was identified in the 6th Avenue house.
Lead paint – No lead-based paint identified in the church. In the Fairfax Blvd. house less than 50 sq. ft. of flooring by
the basement door are painted with a lead-based paint. In the 6th Avenue house approximately 1,650 sq. ft. of floors are painted with a
lead-based paint.
PCBs – None
Radon – 3.0pCi/L, less than the EPA’s recommended action level
EST. ABATEMENT COSTS: $16,700 = $14,200 to remove all asbestos flooring + $2,500 to remove all lead-based paint.
CHURCH PLAN: The seller has agreed to pay for half of the asbestos abatement costs, leaving the church to pay $9,600, which
they have in savings.
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RESOLVED: By the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, a religious
corporation, the two-thirds majority vote of the church membership present at a duly called meeting, the vote of the church council of
the CHARLES TOWN, WEST VIRGINIA #89137 Foursquare Church having been received and the recommendation of the Mid-
Atlantic District Supervisor having been secured in accordance with corporation Bylaws, that approval be granted to purchase the
following legally described property located at 112 and 114 Fairfax Boulevard and 106 6th Avenue, Ranson, West Virginia, for a
maximum price of Six Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($650,000), said property to be vested in the name of INTERNATIONAL
CHURCH OF THE FOURSQUARE GOSPEL; and that approval be granted to obtain a loan from John Marshall Bank for Six
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($600,000) at 6.5% interest for 25 years, due in 3 years, said loan to be secured by a mortgage or deed of
trust on the following described property:
TAX MAP 4, PARCELS 160, 166, & 167 RANSON CORP.
STANDING IN THE NAME OF CALVARY ASSEMBLY OF GOD, AS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE
COUNTY CLERK OF JEFFERSON COUNTY IN DEED BOOKS 244\470, 225\31, & 487\189 LOCATED IN
RANSON CORPORATION, JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA.
FURTHER RESOLVED: That in accordance with the laws of the State of West Virginia, the following persons are nominated to be
Trustees to hold title to the aforementioned property in Ranson, West Virginia, said Trustees to consist of Assistant Corporate
Secretary - Tim J. Baskin, and Assistant Vice President - Geoffrey L. Nelson.
FURTHER RESOLVED: That any two of the following individuals acting together, are hereby authorized to sign on behalf of and
in name of aforesaid Corporation and under its corporate seal all instruments necessary to provide for purchase, sale, loan, easement,
lease or other real property transactions: Glenn C. Burris, Jr., Jonathan C. Hall, Sterling Brackett, Lynda J. Gupton, Adam Davidson,
Tim J. Baskin, Geoffrey L. Nelson, Dan Ussery, Ron Thigpenn, Jonathan Phillips.
Voting Results
For Against Abstain Table
Ricky Poteat X
Eric Hulet X
Paul Harmon X
Jonathan Hall X
Richard Casteel X
Total: 5 0 0 0
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7. ET License - Georgeann Dillard - PARC
Central Pacific District
Ron Pinkston
GEORGEANN DILLARD
Sr. Pastor – Delta, UT #30484
Polity: 09/08/1977
Missions $2,400 (6.25%)
Tithe $3,649 (9.50%)
REASON FOR EXECUTIVE TRACK:
Church is non-Companion Status due to attendance
International License based on Rule #3, District License
District Supervisor Ron Pinkston, along with the approval of Regional Supervisor, Robby Booth, is requesting International License
based on the following information that was provided from Pastor Mark Hladek, divisional superintendent for the Utah area. Pastor
Mark felt that the following information would be helpful for the Board and is regionally significant:
1. Delta is both a rural and remote location with a fairly small population, something around 3,000.
2. Our churches in that region face similar challenges with similar result, though Georgeann has had better success and has greater
promise in my opinion.
3. Challenges faced by churches in this region are not just geographical, but spiritual as we have found that the further one is from
population centers the stronger the strongholds of Mormonism. Of course, every area has its spiritual powers and principalities to
be dealt with, but we almost universally recognize that Mormonism is a spiritual force to be reckoned with mightily, tenaciously
and strategically. The percentage of Mormon Church members goes up dramatically as you move out from more populated areas.
For example, along the Wasatch front in Utah, a stretch of the most populated area in the state from Provo to Brigham City (80%
of the population in an 80 mile stretch along the I-15), the percentage of non-Mormons may be approximately 40%, except the
Provo area. Moving out to more distant locations it drops dramatically to as low as 1-5%. All this said to just note the challenges
these faithful pastors face which are often reflected in their reports.
4. Georgeann is a woman, and women in rural and remote communities in Utah and the greater region, which Brigham Young
called the "Territory of Deseret," have the added challenge of overcoming "a woman's place" which is not, in that culture, a place
of leadership. Georgeann has had to face this squarely over the years and done so well. That spirit and attitude is not just present in
the Mormon population, but in the population as a whole as subtle and not so subtle spiritual influence.
Requesting permission to move from a District License approved 3-12-1998 to International License based on Rule #3.
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RESOLVED: By the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, a religious
corporation, that upon proper application and the recommendation of the Central Pacific District Supervisor, Foursquare International
License be granted GEORGEANN DILLARD based on Rule #3.
Voting Results
For Against Abstain Table
Ricky Poteat X
Eric Hulet X
Richard Casteel X
Paul Harmon X
Jonathan Hall X
Total: 5 0 0 0
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8. ET Ordination - Georgeann Dillard – PARC
Central Pacific District
Ron Pinkston
GEORGEANN DILLARD
Sr. Pastor – Delta, UT #30484
Polity: 09/08/1977
Missions $2,400 (6.25%)
Tithe $3,649 (9.50%)
REASON FOR EXECUTIVE TRACK:
Minister has not held International License for two years.
Church is non-Companion Status due to attendance
Ordination based on Rule A, holders of International License
District Supervisor Ron Pinkston, along with the approval of Regional Supervisor, Robby Booth, is requesting International License
and Ordination concurrently based on the following:
Pastor Dillard has been a licensed minister with the Foursquare organization for over 20 years and received her District license in
March 1998. Georgeann has an educational opportunity that will open up further influence in the Delta community. An Ordination is
required for that door to be opened. Based on the above, the request is being made for Ordination. Pastor Ron also spoke with Mark
Hladek, Georgann’s superintendent in Utah and he gives her his highest recommendation noting that in his opinion and contacts with
her, not securing an International license and then progressing to Ordination has not been out of any lack of responsibility, but rather a
focus on life and ministry at hand without preoccupation with self-promotion. Pastor Mark also shared the following special
circumstances she has and is navigating.
1. Georgann was intimately and actively involved with her husband as they planted the Delta Foursquare Church and became the
pastor shortly after her husband’s sudden death, carrying the responsibilities of that young church admirably while at the same
time dealing with their family business.
2. She then tragically lost her teen daughter in an automobile accident on an icy morning as the daughter drove herself to school.
She has come through that loss well and continued to love her church and community.
3. Georgann has been and continues to grow in influence in her community, but is limited in that rural Mormon culture both
because she is not Mormon and is a Christian woman/pastor. The term “Ordained” and the faith and credibility it affords from
our International church is significant. Ordination will open doors of opportunity that Georgann will most certainly prove
faithful to walk through.
4. As a Foursquare pastor she has been consistently faithful and supportive and an engaged part of the Intermountain division.
She understands our family values and is committed to living them out.
Superintendent Mark Hladek also shared the following information due to the attendance situation at Delta which he felt would be
helpful to the Board which is regionally significant:
1. Delta is both a rural and remote location with a fairly small population, something around 3,000.
2. Our churches in that region face similar challenges with similar result, though Georgeann has had better success and has greater
promise in my opinion.
3. Challenges faced by churches in this region are not just geographical, but spiritual as we have found that the further one is from
population centers the stronger the strongholds of Mormonism. Of course, every area has its spiritual powers and principalities to
be dealt with, but we almost universally recognize that Mormonism is a spiritual force to be reckoned with mightily, tenaciously
and strategically. The percentage of Mormon Church members goes up dramatically as you move out from more populated areas.
For example, along the Wasatch front in Utah, a stretch of the most populated area in the state from Provo to Brigham City (80%
of the population in an 80 mile stretch along the I-15), the percentage of non-Mormons may be approximately 40%, except the
Provo area. Moving out to more distant locations it drops dramatically to as low as 1-5%. All this said to just note the challenges
these faithful pastors face which are often reflected in their reports.
4. Georgeann is a woman, and women in rural and remote communities in Utah and the greater region, which Brigham Young
called the "Territory of Deseret," have the added challenge of overcoming "a woman's place" which is not, in that culture, a place
of leadership. Georgeann has had to face this squarely over the years and done so well. That spirit and attitude is not just present in
the Mormon population, but in the population as a whole as subtle and not so subtle spiritual influence.
Requesting permission to move from a District License approved 3-12-1998 to Ordination based on Rule A Board decision.
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RESOLVED: By the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, a religious
corporation, that upon proper application and the recommendation of the Central Pacific District Supervisor, Foursquare Ordination be
granted GEORGEANN DILLARD based on Rule A.
Voting Results
For Against Abstain Table
Ricky Poteat X
Paul Harmon X
Richard Casteel X
Eric Hulet X
Jonathan Hall X
Total: 5 0 0 0
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FAST TRACK
9. FT Charter - Norristown, PA #32306 - AARC
Mid-Atlantic District
Supervisor Harriet Z. Mouer
Church Charter based on organized church and Supervisor Recommendation upon two years of observed progressive ministry.
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RESOLVED: By the Executive Staff Committee of the Board of Directors of International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, a
religious corporation, that upon proper application and the recommendation of the Mid-Atlantic District Supervisor, Church Charter
be granted the CHURCH NORRISTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA #32306 Foursquare Church on the basis of an organized church
and two years of observed progressive ministry.
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10. FT Lease Out - Welcome, NC #32332 - AARC
Temp-closed
Southeast / Scott Reece
Requesting permission to lease out the church property located at 136 Salem Rd., Lexington, NC consisting of a sanctuary, storage
building, picnic area, and playground, to a Baptist Church to be used as a church on a month to month basis beginning September 5,
2009 for $500 per month.
Loan Payment: $354.17
Insurance Payment: $116.86
The Atlantic ARC recommends approval of this lease.
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RESOLVED: By the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, a religious
corporation, the recommendation of the Southeast District Supervisor having been secured in accordance with corporation Bylaws,
that authorization be granted to lease out the church building located at 136 Salem Road, Lexington, North Carolina, to Joshua Price to
be used as sanctuary on a month to month basis beginning September 5, 2009 for Five Hundred Dollars ($500) per month, on behalf
of the temporarily closed WELCOME, NORTH CAROLINA #32332 Foursquare Church.
FURTHER RESOLVED: That any two of the following individuals acting together, are hereby authorized to sign on behalf of and
in name of aforesaid Corporation and under its corporate seal all instruments necessary to provide for purchase, sale, loan, easement,
lease or other real property transactions: Glenn C. Burris, Jr., Jonathan C. Hall, Sterling Brackett, Lynda J. Gupton, Adam Davidson,
Tim J. Baskin, Geoffrey L. Nelson, Dan Ussery, Ron Thigpenn, Jonathan Phillips.
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11. FT Donation - East Helena, MT #30528 - CARC
Jeff Richards
Great Northern / Mike McGovern
Requesting permission to accept donated vacant land located at 3166 Steptoe Court, 5258 Mud Springs Loop, and 5248 Mud Springs
Loop, appraised at $153,750.
The 3 lots are being donated by the same individual and are valued separately at:
3166 Steptoe Court - $70,000
5248 Mud Springs Loop - $42,250
5258 Mud Springs Loop - $41,500
ENVIRONMENTAL: EDR rates the lots a Low Risk.
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RESOLVED: By the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, a religious
corporation, the recommendation the Great Northern District Supervisor having been secured in accordance with corporation Bylaws,
that the following described vacant lots located at 3166 Steptoe Court, 5248 Mud Springs Loop and 5258 Mud Springs Loop donated
to the EAST HELENA, MONTANA #30528 Foursquare Church be and are hereby received:
3166 Steptoe Court
Lot 1-12 of MUD SPRINGS MAJOR SUBDIVISION located in the SE1/4 of Section 14, Township 10 North, Range 2 West, P.M.M., Lewis
and Clark County, Montana, as shown on plat filed under Document Number 3137732.
5248 Mud Springs Loop
Lot 1-16 of MUD SPRINGS MAJOR SUBDIVISION located in the SE1/4 of Section 14, Township 10 North, Range 2 West, P.M.M., Lewis
and Clark County, Montana, as shown on plat filed under Document Number 3137732.
5258 Mud Springs Loop
Lot 1-20 of MUD SPRINGS MAJOR SUBDIVISION located in the SE1/4 of Section 14, Township 10 North, Range 2 West, P.M.M., Lewis
and Clark County, Montana, as shown on plat filed under Document Number 3137732.
FURTHER RESOLVED: That any two of the following individuals acting together, are hereby authorized to sign on behalf of and
in name of aforesaid Corporation and under its corporate seal all instruments necessary to provide for purchase, sale, loan, easement,
lease or other real property transactions: Glenn C. Burris, Jr., Jonathan C. Hall, Sterling Brackett, Lynda J. Gupton, Adam Davidson,
Tim J. Baskin, Geoffrey L. Nelson, Dan Ussery, Ron Thigpenn, Jonathan Phillips.
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12. FT Interest - Salem South, OR #31721 - CARC
Greg Schaub
North Pacific / Larry Spousta
The church is requesting to draw the interest (approximately $673 per month) from IFLF savings account #7038757 to assist with
lease payments on office space for one year.
There is $322,858 in the savings account which is the proceeds from a sale of property.
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RESOLVED: By the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, a religious
corporation, the vote of the church council of the SALEM SOUTH, OREGON #31721 Foursquare Church having been received
and the recommendation of the North Pacific District Supervisor having been secured in accordance with corporation Bylaws, that
approval be granted to draw out the interest from IFLF savings account #7038757 to assist with lease payments for one year.
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13. FT Stock - Bayfield, CO #30149 - CARC
Scott Kujath
Gateway / Sam Rockwell
Shares of stock were donated to the church and they are requesting permission to obtain the services of a stockbroker, BNY Mellon
Shareowner Services, to set up an account to buy, sell and exchange shares of stock and use for the church.
The church would like to sell 575 shares of SAIC, Inc. stock for approximately $10,000 to be placed in the General Fund of the
church.
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RESOLVED: By the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, a religious
corporation, the recommendation of the Gateway District Supervisor having been secured in accordance with corporation Bylaws, that
authorization be granted Rev. Scott Kujath, pastor of the BAYFIELD, COLORADO #30149 Foursquare Church to obtain a
relationship with BNY Mellon Shareowner Services to buy, sell and exchange shares of stocks.
FURTHER RESOLVED: That any of the following individuals are hereby authorized to sign on behalf of and in the name of
aforesaid Church for transactions with BNY Mellon Shareowner Services: Scott Kujath, Senior Pastor and Kirk Elliott, Church
Councilmember.
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14. FT AARC FTR 09-10-2009
Current Board: 09-10-2009 FAST TRACK REPORT - AARC
Last Board: 09-03-2009
CODE CHURCH INCOMING PASTOR EFFECTIVE DATE PREVIOUS APPOINTMENT OUTGOING PASTOR NOTES
BOARD APPROVAL OF SENIOR PASTOR – DISTRICT SUPERVISOR - DIVISIONAL SUPERINTENDENT
APPOINTMENTS
PASTORAL CHANGES – EXISTING CHURCHES (District License)
32348 Cambridge, MA Christopher Gleason 09-01-2009 Multiple – SP #30364 Already processed
ORDAINED AND INTERNATIONAL LICENSES (In Policy)
DISTRICT MINISTER’S NAME MINISTRY POSITION CHURCH NAME RULE
NOTES
Mid-Atlantic William F. Ball A.M. - #30046 Amherst, OH 3
District
ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSACTION – INFORMATION ONLY
RESIGNATIONS:
Discontinuation of Senior Pastor Appointment
CODE CHURCH/DIVISION RESIGNED PASTOR EFFECTIVE DATE NOTES
30313 Cedar Rapids, IA Barry Foster 08-30-2009
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15. FT CARC FTR 09-10-2009
Current Board: 09-10-2009 FAST TRACK REPORT - CARC
Last Board: 09-03-2009
ORDAINED AND INTERNATIONAL LICENSES (In Policy)
DISTRICT MINISTER’S NAME MINISTRY POSITION CHURCH NAME RULE
NOTES
Great Northern Aaron Schuler Youth Pastor Bismarck, ND 3
North Pacific Kenny McGinnis Assisting Minister Roseburg, OR 3
North Pacific James Walton Assisting Minister Canby, OR 3
North Pacific Jerry Harrison Assisting Minister Roseburg, OR 3
Northwest Lisa Dominguez Assisting Minister Yakima Central, WA 3
Northwest Daniel Vavrinec Assisting Minister Olympia, WA 3
MINISTERIAL BENEVOLENT FUND: ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSACTION – INFORMATION ONLY
REGION MINISTER’S NAME DATE OF DEATH DATE OF ILLNESS MOST RECENT APPT. CURRENT YEAR CREDENTIAL FEES
Central Jettie Wymore August, 2009 Regional Personnel Yes
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16. FT IFLF Loan Report
Please see attached report.
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17. FT Motion to Approve Fast Track Agenda
A motion to approve the Fast Track Agenda in total as listed above.
This motion encompasses all Fast Track Agenda items listed in today's agenda, including each ARC Fast Track Report (FTR) in total,
precluding the need to approve each item individually.
Voting Results
For Against Abstain Table
Richard Casteel X
Eric Hulet X
Paul Harmon X
Jonathan Hall X
Total: 4 0 0 0
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