Council Summary November 2023 Fiona welcomed David to his first meeting as Team Leader and due to his position as trustee. In total there were 11 trustees present, 2 apologies and both Claire and Gale as RM’s were present by invitation. Fiona read from Proverbs 3:5-6 and referred to verses in Isaiah where God makes a new way, and linked this to where the EBA is currently finding itself following a change in personnel. EBA Secretary led some Trustee Training reminding them of their responsibilities according to the Charities Act and duties as Directors with the Companies Act. The training finished with some questions that trustees should ask themselves when facing making decisions in their role as Trustees. This led to an exercise with a focus on governance in which council members were asked to discuss the role of the council and the role description of a Trustee. Further consideration …
Central and Eastern Baptist Associations Joint Safeguarding Lead The Central and Eastern Baptist Association Safeguarding Lead has moved into retirement, and we are looking to replace them. We are therefore seeking a person with experience in safeguarding to fulfil this part-time post commencing March 2024. The post is for 24 hours per week, 12 for each Association, which includes four hours’ protected time for paperwork, and will mainly involve working from home. An applicant who already has, or applies for, another part-time safeguarding lead role would not be prevented from applying for this part-time post in addition, subject to a readiness to be able to travel to both regions from time to time for meetings. Job sharing would be considered for the right candidate(s). We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic person to continue to inspire excellence in safeguarding amongst our member churches. You will provide guidance and support …
Report from EBA Council September 2023 The meeting was held on zoom with one Trustee and the moderator, who was ill having sent apologies. In the absence of the Moderator, Adrian Ward (Council Member) was elected Moderator for the meeting. Adrian opened up the meeting the reminding council that Jesus needed to be at the heart of everything and read from read Matthew 11:28 asking us to reflect on this scripture being mindful of ourselves, people we know and the community around us then opened in prayer. Paul Smith, a Minister from Norfolk was co-opted onto council as a new Council Member, he will serve for a term of two years. There is one space available for co-option onto Council if anyone is interested? Please speak to the Moderator for more information. There wasn’t an update from the Home Mission resilience group as they are not meeting until September with …
The new school year starts during the week beginning Sunday 3rd September. We have put together some simple ideas you can use to mark this in your churches. Children and young people will return to, or even head into new pre schools, schools and colleges with a variety and mix of emotions that range from terrified to excited. Teachers and other school staff will be beginning the new year at a time when many of them feel under pressure and under resourced. This is a time when the church should be praying, engaging and encouraging. Ideas for Back to School Sunday Hear from the children, young people and teaching staff Before we can pray or aim to support effectively, we need to hear from those people. You could invite people to share from the front or go around the congregation with a microphone. In your church this may be better structured …
