1. Richland Baptist Church Special Business Meeting
June 9, 2019

2. Richland Baptist Church Business Meeting
Reason for Business Meeting:
Ministerial Organizational Changes related to Scott Wells and Ron Shelby Jr.
Realign our open staffing position to new ministerial approach
Discuss current recommendations:
Pastor Travis discussed it with:
The Ministerial staff
The PAT
The Personnel Committee
The Finance Committee
Mentioned to the Deacons
Congregation
Date: June 9, 2019

3. Richland Baptist Church Business Meeting
Specific Organizational Change Recommendations:
Change Scott Wells job title from Minister of Music to Associate Pastor and Worship Leader
Create a new staffing position called Connections Pastor and have the Children’s Ministry report to that position. Laterally move Ron Shelby Jr. into that position
Realign our open Children’s Ministry Director position to hire a Youth Pastor
How would the new organization Look:
Date: June 9, 2019

4. Richland Baptist Church Proposed Organization Staff
Senior Pastor
Travis Southern
Servants Council
(Eph 6:6)
Trustees
Deacons
Finance
Personnel
Pastoral Advisory Team (1st Tim 5:17)
Associate Pastor and Worship Leader
Scott Wells
Office Manager
Karen Samuelson
Custodian
Larry Lerma
Office Assistant
Dina Gebretatios
Pastoral Care Counselor
BJ Olsen
Connections Pastor
Ron Shelby Jr.
Youth Pastor
Open Position
Children’s Worship Leader
Mandy Southern
Note: Proposed Changes
Date: June 9, 2019

5. Richland Baptist Church Business Meeting
Change Scott Wells job responsibilities from Minister of Music to Associate Pastor and Worship Leader
Reason for Recommendation:
Basically aligns Scott’s title to the job he has been performing
Scott has been performing in this Pastoral support role under Pastor Hughes and continues doing so today for Pastor Southern
Having a designated associate Pastor will assist the senior pastor in creation, implementation, and management of specific functions designed to bring about the unity and maturity of our church.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Continue leading the Worship service through his spirit-led music ministry
Will provide collaborative support for the Senior Pastor
Will provide leadership and supervision to various functions and programs within the church
Impact to RBC: None: lateral move, will continue performing current job duties
Date: June 9, 2019

6. Richland Baptist Church Business Meeting
2. Create a new staffing position called Connections Pastor and have the Children’s Ministry report to that position. Laterally move Ron Shelby Jr. into that position.
Reason for Recommendation:
To establish a position within our church that is focused on overall discipleship
Have a focus on reaching new and prospective church members through spiritual awareness and growth
Establish an emphasis on connecting with the community through various avenues and programs
Establish an emphasis on spiritual growth in our church family through our various ministries
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Will oversee and execute our First impressions program
Oversee and execute our Life Group Ministry
Oversee and execute our Discipleship Ministry
Impact to RBC: None: lateral move, Connections Pastor will be initiated, but will not fully transition until the hiring of new Youth Pastor
Date: June 9, 2019

7. Richland Baptist Church Business Meeting
3. Realign our open Children’s Ministry Director position to hire a Youth Pastor
Reason for Recommendation:
Over the past year minimal applicants applied for the Children’s Ministry Director position
This Youth pastor position is appealing to seminary graduates and future pastors
If we proceed with the reorganization, we will need to backfill the Youth Pastor position
How do we cover the cost of this position?
Date: June 9, 2019

8. Richland Baptist Church Business Meeting
Financial Position:
Annual RBC budget approved: $55,000 for staffing needs
$48,000 reserved funds being held by the Finance Committee
Funds can be used to support salary and search/moving costs
Estimated Youth Pastor Financial needs
Annual Salary between $40,000 - $50,000 (depends on experience)
Other Benefits:
Church Housing
Health / Life insurance (ROM cost $18,000 annually, dependent on age and number of dependents)
2019 Total cost (salary and benefits) for hiring in September time- frame ($17,000 - $20,000)
Targeted start date October
Date: June 9, 2019

9. Richland Baptist Church Business Meeting
Path Forward
Pray for one week about the recommendations
On June 16th, the church congregation will vote by ballot on the following:
Making Scott Wells Associate Pastor and Worship Leader
Initiate lateral transition of Ron Shelby Jr. from Youth Pastor to Connectivity Pastor and re-align Children’s Worship Leader under this position.
Initiate hiring a Youth Pastor (with option of salary or salary / housing)
Establishing a Search Committee (Church to vote on nominees)
Work all media avenues to hire, then down-select and interview to have in place by year-end (Prefer by October).
On June 23rd, the church congregation will be informed of the outcome
Date: June 9, 2019