Session 24.03
Board of World Mission
Moravian Church in North America
Fall Board Meeting – October 4-5, 2024
Emmaus Moravian Church
146 Main Street
Emmaus, PA 18049
BWM Purpose Statement: The BWM builds relationships through Mission Outreach and Mission Engagement to be faithful to the Great Commandment and the Great Commission.
BWM 2024 Watchword: Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. James 5:13
DOCUMENTS
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1.1 Strategic Plan – 2024-2026 Review 2021-2023 Plan for Review if Desired 1.2 Motion Tracking Review 1.3 BWM Invested Funds Update / Review 2.1a - Executive Director (Justin) 2.1b - Director of Mission Engagement (Chris) 2.1c - Director of Mission Outreach (Angelica) 2.1d - Director of Communications & Development (Sylvie) 2.1f - Administrative Assistant (Sue) 2.1g - Hiring Announcement for Amy Gohdes-Luhman 3.1 Global Partner Covenants Prayer Days for Global Partners Costa Rica Letter - Call for covenant process
3.2 Mission Grant Report Review Visit this page in the Coda Doc to review Mission Grant History 3.3 Unity Board Meeting Updates (as relevant) 3.6 Alaska – Cell Tower Update 3.7 Fuller Seminary Immigration Cohort - Angelica Update Link to Immigration Group Resources (FYI - no need to review in depth): 3.8b Nicaragua Government Meeting Update - 9.11.24 3.8c NY Times Article - 9.5.24 3.11 Misc Global Partner Updates 3.12a Ahuas Spotlight - Spring 2024 3.12b Ahuas Spotlight - Summer 2024 3.12c Ahuas Spotlight - Fall 2024 4.1 Communications Report 4.2 Moravian Disaster Response (MDR) 4.2a - Laurel Ridge Update 4.4 Director of Mission Service – Draft Position Description 4.4a - Draft Position Description 4.4c ED Synod Youth Position Resolution
4.4d NP Synod Provincial Youth Council Formation
4.5 Exchange Camping – 2024 Review & 2025 Planning 4.6 High School Aged Convo – 2025 Planning 4.7 BWM Summer Internship 4.7a - Delaney Brummer Internship Reflection 4.7b - Past Intern reflections (2024 Summer series)
Sister Sylvie will lead the board in some hands on activities to support our EOY giving efforts. Also, there will be time to pull out your phone/computer and invite folks to “like” BWM social media. 5.1 Approve Minutes of Prior Meetings (24.01, 24.02e) 5.1a 24.01 Meeting Minutes (March 2024) 5.1b 24.02e Minutes Executive Committee Email Vote 5.2 Conflict of Interest Form Signatures Sister Sue will have the conflict of interest forms ready for distribution via hard copy to sign at the meeting. 5.5 2025 Budget Review and Approval 5.5a - 2025 BWM Draft Budget
5.5b - Draft Budget Commentary
5.5c & 5.5 d: BWM Net Asset Tracking (2016-2023)
5.6 Executive Committee Elections 5.8 Devotions and Meeting Worship Volunteers 5.9 Next meeting, assignments Spring: March 7-8, 2025 - Southern Province Fall: October 3-4, 2025 - Northern Province Spring: March 6-7, 2026??? (Too be confirmed)
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Sue and Cindy - Greeter 5:45
Andrea, Dion, Steven, Lisa - Usher/ Candle People 6 (sit down near the front)
Agenda 24.03 (Archive)
