Significant Actions of the Executive Board From February 20, 2021
Approval of Minutes. There being no discussion nor corrections to the Minutes of November 14, 2020, minutes were approved with no objections. Committee Reports and Recommendations. Operations Committee 21:1 - That the HPBC transfer the ownership of the Kona Baptist Church currently recorded under the Hawaii Baptist Convention to the Kona Baptist Church. This recommendation requires a reversionary clause in the new deed to be included in the transfer of the property. Voting was conducted via chat, there was no opposition and recommendation was passed. 21:2 - That the HPBC establish an entity presence in Korea through an incorporation agreement with Freedom Village Church (FVC), formerly Seoul International Baptist church. FVC shall comply with all applicable laws regarding this incorporation in cooperation with the HPBC. Voting was conducted via chat, there was no opposition and recommendation was passed. Administrative Committee 21:3 - That the Executive Board approve sabbatical leave for Dr. Brian Smart, June 1, 2021 to July 13, 2021. Voting was conducted via chat, there was no opposition and recommendation was passed. 21:4 - That the Executive Board approve sabbatical leave for Dr. Chris Martin, July 19, 2021 to August 30, 2021. Voting was conducted via chat, there was no opposition and recommendation was passed.
From May 22, 2021
Approval of Minutes. There being no discussion, minutes of February 20, 2021 was approved without objection via Chat Box. Committee Reports and Recommendations. Programs Committee 21:5 - HPBC Annual Meeting 2021 Goal: To plan a meaningful HPBC Annual Meeting 2021 that would facilitate both conducting of important business as well as building togetherness in the midst of uncertain future pandemic restrictions. Vision: Host HPBC Annual Meeting sites in different regions via Zoom where Hawaii Pacific Baptists can be seated as messengers, conduct business, and enjoy fellowship and worship. Strategy: We want to consider having a small host-site in Honolulu where we would host the gathering via zoom and have our main business and speakers. We want to consider a one-day format on Friday, November 5, 2021 with regional sites. • 3:00 - 5:00 pm HST Business Session • 6:30 - 8:00 pm HST Annual Meeting Worship Celebration Note that with the time change, Hawaii Pacific Baptists in Guam and Asia will be participating on Saturday morning through early afternoon. At these regional sites, Hawaii Pacific Baptists could gather and participate via Zoom on a large screen. 14
