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The GBC Implementation Team is up and running! 

What is the Implementation Team, you ask?

We have 8 members including 3 Pastors (Rob McLaren, Doug Meyers, & Joel Schnell), 3 elders (Douglas Carr, Dianna Ross, Katie Howes), and 2 congregation members (Tony Engeler & Daniel Muzika). We were formed in early January, 2023 by the Elder Board, have met twice so far, and will meet again on March 19.

The purpose of this group is to use the discernments that the congregation put forward during our transition and vision processes, and then to define action steps over 3, 6, and 12 months that move GBC into our new vision. These action steps could include the following:

  • making recommendations to leadership regarding new ministry inititives, or changes to current ministry programs.
  • recommending priorities and time-lines (what is most important now, and what can/should wait awhile).
  • making these changes or recommendations to things like ministries, programs, staff priorities, and finances.

Some ideas are already being implemented, such as the current sermon series and our Sunday morning interviews. Other ideas that we have discussed include some congregational events outside of our weekly service. We will continue to keep the congregation informed as we make definite plans and come to any significant conclusions. 

Please be in prayer for us over then next few months as we discern what our next steps would be. Our main prayer requests are for:

  • wisdom as we seek to chart the best course possible for GBC following the vision that we have been lead towards.
  • ideas regarding specific actions or programs that support our church.
  • that we go forward with a clear path full of optimism, wonder, unity, and strength.

Also pray for the congregation, that each of us would be moved in a direction of how they can be part of this process and how we can contribute to the collective vision that we have. 

If you would like to hear more about the Implementation Team, watch Philip Carr's interview with Douglas and Katie on February 12, 2023 by following this link!