MINUTES: CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
JULY 20, 2008
TO EXTEND A CALL FOR AN ASSOCIATE PASTOR
2. Opening Prayer: Pastor Gunderman.
3. Introduction of Candidate:
The Call Committee Chair,
Matt Karlgaard, introduced Bruce Hannem, who spoke to the congregation
about his educational background, work history, family, etc. Matt then
introduced Bruce’s wife Cindy, who was also in attendance.
4. Call Committee Presentation:
Colleen Both explained the
Call Committee process, which included a sermon given by Bruce to the
Committee. Committee members spoke of
their personal reasons for
recommending Bruce as their candidate of choice. Members speaking
included Ellie Whiteman, Jon Aga, Peggy Carlson, Matt Karlgaard, Cathy
Taylor and Brent Campbell. Colleen Both summarized the many reasons
Bruce was the Committee choice.
5. Q & A:
There was opportunity for
the congregation to ask questions, to which the Call Committee
responded.
6. Vote the Question:
The question whether to
call Bruce Hannem as Associate Pastor was voted via written ballot.
The results were 199 in favor and one opposed.
7. Financial Package Presentation:
The following financial
package was proposed by President Darrell Paske:
PROPOSED ANNUAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE
|
|
Compensation | ||
| |
Base Salary | $31,939.00 | |
| Housing Allowance | 9,582.00 | ||
| Social Security |
3,176.00 | ||
| $44,697.00 | |||
| Benefit Package | |||
| Continuing Education | $1,000.00 | ||
| Medical |
11,000.00 | ||
| Pension Contribution | 4,470.00 | ||
| $16,470.00 | |||
| Total Compensation Package |
$61,167.00 | ||
The proposed salary is
based upon Synod guidelines, which are based on years of ministry. This
is Bruce Hannem’s first call. Our previous pastor, at the time he left,
had served here for eight years.
Questions were taken from the congregation and addressed by the Council President.
Questions were taken from the congregation and addressed by the Council President.
8. Vote the Question:
The motion to accept the
financial package, as presented, was made by Lois Jensen and seconded
by Cheryl Peterson. By a show of hands, the motion passed unanimously.
9. Closing Prayer: Pastor Gunderman
10. Adjournment:
A motion to adjourn was
made by John Windh and seconded by Jon Aga. The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Denny Holmen, Secretary