Bethlehem Baptist Church Church Conference
The church conference covered several key administrative and operational updates. The budget report highlighted revenue and expense summaries, a decrease in operations budget due to fewer capital projects, investments in IT and parking lot renovations, and the launch of a new youth ministry program. The nomination report detailed the process of selecting deacons and deaconesses based on spirituality, leadership, and commitment. Further discussions included the roles and responsibilities of the deaconess and deacon ministries, pantry operations, the expansion of the youth ministry, technology infrastructure improvements such as a new website and live streaming capabilities, and the introduction of 'Movement Mondays'. Additionally, the trustee report covered financial status, the development of a creative director position, and the installation of a new digital sign.