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Report of the Governance Council
The Reverend Levada Coker
We the Governance Council thank God for blessing us to serve another year, challenging year, but we continued to lead with His love and guidance. It is a true blessing to have served the pastor and people of FIBC.
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2021 Accomplishments
• Conducted church business via monthly meetings (virtually) • Kept close observation on the budget, contributions and expenses (thank you FIBC members and staff for being such good stewards, even with all the challenges, we exceeded budget) • Initiated four seminars sponsored by AARP and facilitated by our own member Sister Erika Alexander, to better equip FIBC members and the community on holistic healthy financial management. For a second year in a row, we held a Will/Trust webinar by Safeguard Estate and Financial where members continued to receive discounted rates. • Approved policies and procedures for Staff and Church • Approved new position descriptions and modifications for staff • Welcomed Carol Grant Sellers and Matthew Stewart as new GC members (appointed to vacancies) • Led the Harvest Sunday initiative. Approved additional principal payments for the 1153 E. Jefferson Street mortgage. • Provided GC representation and insight on the FIBC staffing reorganization. • Authorized payment of over $300,000 to decrease the mortgage of 1153 E. Jefferson property.
We would like to thank the Reverends Patricia Sells and Roland Pierce and Brother Norman Lansden Jr. who completed their terms as of December 2021. Their dedication and contributions over their time of leadership was impactful and greatly appreciated.
As a member of First Institutional Baptist Church, you are welcome to attend the Governance Council meetings held on the fourth Tuesday of the month. We ask that you notify the GC chairperson or call the office in advance of your plan to attend.
Rev. Levada S. Coker, Governance Council Chair Bro. Eddie Poindexter Bro George Haith Sister Arlean White Sister Earnestine Harrison Sister Myranette Robinson Sister Carol Grant Sellers Bro. Matthew Stewart
