Board of Directors Report

TODD VENMAN, CCCC PRESIDENT

Two times a year we are blessed to do the work of the conference face-to-face. We praise God that this year every sitting board member was able to attend. Two newly elected Board Members were able to participate via online web conferencing. One newly elected board member was able to join our discussion in the final days of the Annual Gathering.

Biblical Marriage Position Paper Last winter a subcommittee of the Board was appointed to provide leadership to the Biblical Marriage Position Paper. The group was busy defining and carefully wording our position on biblical marriage. To reflect the heart of God, the love of Christ and the gentle leading of the Holy Spirit is the heart of the Board in this task and all we do. We want to make sure our position is Biblical and clear in a world where people are blinded by assumptions and some quick to condemn.

Repayment of Restricted Funds The repayment of the restricted funds has been a big concern over the past four years. We rejoice to see God lead faithful members and friends of the kingdom to respond to the call of God. Join with us in prayer that God would allow us to pay off the indebtedness to ourselves as soon as possible. We realize the need to be fully staffed in order to carry the conference vision to the next level. However we have been hesitant to complete staffing needs until the repayment is complete.

We praise God for the staff and volunteers who work diligently accomplishing as much as they are able. Hearing the stories from our staff is so encouraging. The kingdom resources currently invested into our staff and their work of love have produced incredible life giving stories. Join with us in prayer for our staff and their kingdom work.

AG Advance Team The selection of the advance team to support the work of the Annual Gathering is complete!!! We have seen God put a committee in place to comply with the By-Law revisions made at the AG in Rochester NY. With an Annual Gathering Committee fully staffed, the board has lifted this temporary work from its agenda. The Board will now operate only to oversee the Annual Gathering work. I praise God for the Board members who temporarily oversaw this huge undertaking. I also praise God for the many volunteers at the local level both in California and especially at Carlsbad Community Church who shouldered the weight of AG 2016.

The Annual Gathering Committee will be working hard to learn from AG 2016 and set into motion AG 2017 in Pittsburgh PA. Pray with us that this Committee will see the hand of God lead them as they plan the details for next year. Pray also for wisdom as they look ahead to AG 2018 and beyond.

We give praise to our faithful God who supply’s everything. We exalt Jesus for the gift of forgiveness and love show to us and the world. We listen closely to the Holy Spirit as he counsels and comforts us.