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.

2022 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 were able to meet all the needs of the Church. • Approved policies and procedures for Staff and Church • Approved new position descriptions and modifications for staff • Welcomed Susan Hall as a new GC member • Led the Harvest Sunday initiative. • Paid off the property at 1153 E. Jefferson. • Provided GC representation and insight on the FIBC staffing reorganization.

We would like to thank Matthew Stewart who resigned from the GC December 2022. His dedication and contributions over his 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 Sis. Susan Hall