9/8/26 ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARY

Finance Update — (Glen Cushman) both pledged and non-pledged income are a little ahead of expected. Budget requests have been sent out. Please get back to him with your budget requests by November 1st.

Fellowship Time Plan — (Sue Pennock) We are on track for starting our new fellowship time plan on Sunday, September 27. The schedule and contact list have been sent out and posted in the church office. Please contact Sue with any changes in contact information or to the schedule. Clear instructions will be provided, and, if needed, groups can get help as they make plans. This is a great opportunity for each group to add its own creative touch and promote their team/committee/group!

Bus Report — (Rich Kimmie/Evelyn Reymond) We have had the bus for 17 Sundays and have been transporting 7-9 people each week from Wesley, Des Moines. We are still working on new KUMC signage and how to include people from Wesley, Lea Hill.

SPRC Pastor’s Compensation Adjustment — (George Adams) A motion to increase Pastor Jim’s salary by $12,000 retroactive to 1/1/26 was made and passed unanimously. During the discussion it was noted that had KUMC kept up with inflation, Pastor Jim would be making roughly $36,000 more than he currently makes. Finance wants to find a new income stream to fund items like this.

KUMC Goals:

1.       Grow our church.

2.       Grow our faith.

3.       Communicate who we are.

4.       Increase social media presence.

5.       Respect and Honor our staff.

6.       Ensure financial stability.

7.       Maintain our facility.

8.       Reduce our Carbon footprint.

The next Ad Council meeting is Tuesday, October 13 at 6:30pm via Zoom.