Embracing Change: 2022 Year-End Board Report – FMCSC Board of Administration

May 19, 2023

The 2022 Year-End Board Report from the Free Methodist Church in Southern California (FMCSC) offers a unique window into the transformative actions, exciting opportunities, and significant milestones that have marked this year. Led by Colleen Hurley-Bates, the Chair of the Board of Administration, the FMCSC is steadily navigating the path of change while staying true to its principles of love, commitment, and discipleship.

This video presents a comprehensive review of the year, detailing key leadership transitions, including the move to a single superintendent model, strategic hirings, and board restructuring. It also addresses the Board’s commitment to continuous improvement, illustrated by new guidelines for pastoral transitions, grant applications, and sabbaticals.

Furthermore, it provides an update on the church’s healthy financial standing and the decisions supporting that, such as approving budgets for various groups and grants for church facilities. As the FMCSC navigates transitions, including property sales and changes in fellowship, it remains committed to its core mission: to Love God, Love People, and Make Disciples.

We invite you to join us in this journey. Stay tuned for more updates on how the FMCSC is living out its mission and creating a strong, supportive community.

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Fresh Oil, Fresh Anointing: Breaking Spiritual Bondage with Bishop Kenny Martin
Fresh Oil, Fresh Anointing: Breaking Spiritual Bondage with Bishop Kenny Martin

Bishop E. Kenneth Martin delivers a prophetic challenge to the Free Methodist Church, confronting deep-rooted issues of spiritual bondage, systemic oppression, and the church’s complacency. “Churches are dying in a cage,” he declares, calling for a radical shift in how the church addresses:

– Spiritual chains of sin and oppression
– Historical and ongoing impacts of slavery
– Diversity, equity, and inclusion challenges
– The church’s reluctance to engage difficult conversations
– Breaking free from “nasty” church politics and self-serving leadership

“This is a season of manifestation,” Martin says, urging a breakthrough from 2025 to 2035 that will transform the church locally and globally.

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Conexión Latina 2025: Supporting Latino/a Leadership in Ministry | Free Methodist Church
Conexión Latina 2025: Supporting Latino/a Leadership in Ministry | Free Methodist Church

Join us this March for Conexión Latina 2025, a transformative gathering on the West Coast celebrating and equipping Latino/a leaders in ministry. Fraser Venter shares how you can support this vital initiative that strengthens our multicultural Free Methodist family.

This event provides:
– Complete on-ground support for participating leaders
– Valuable community building and leadership development
– Essential ministry equipping and spiritual refreshment
– Opportunities to partner with Latino/a leaders across the country

Want to sponsor a leader or learn more? Contact Fraser Venter directly through the information below to help build God’s kingdom through multicultural ministry.

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A Message of Thanks from Expressions Church | Pastor Christopher Spolar
A Message of Thanks from Expressions Church | Pastor Christopher Spolar

Pastor Christopher Spolar shares his gratitude for the overwhelming support from our Free Methodist family following the recent fires. Standing in front of their temporary new church home, he reflects on the power of community and the hope we find in supporting one another.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Expressions Church through prayer, encouragement, and practical assistance. Together, we continue sharing hope with our community.

For updates and ways to help: fmcsc.org/fire