Moderator’s Recommendations approved by the body are as follows:

Moderator, Pastor Kerry Tillmon's Original Text

1. I recommend we that lift the moratorium on auxiliaries and once quotas are met auxiliaries may retain their balances.
2. I recommend that Sister Mary Myers of Greater Mount Gilead B. C. become Treasurer.
3. I recommend that Pastors’ & Ministers’ Conference be named, the Pastor Charles Carter, Sr. Pastors’ & Ministers’ Conference, (Pastoring or 20 or more years preaching.)
4. I recommend that the Rainbow Night Celebration be named the Pastor Jimmie Flakes, Jr. Memorial Rainbow Night Celebration.
5. I recommend that – Sister Ruby Hill, Deacon Nathan Kennie, and Deacon Ralph Collier be named Trustees Emeritus with all the honors to which they are entitled.
6. I recommend that Sister Melva J. White and Deacon John Robbins be added to our Hall of the Faithful.
7. In my Annual Message of 2001, I recommended that no part or parts of this property be sold or leased without a majority vote in any regularly scheduled meeting or without a 30-day written notice to all members registered in the previous Annual Session.

I want to recommend that we add an addendum which states: Notification must be made to all registered churches and individuals from the previous Annual Session. This additional language is an attempt to protect the assets of the Association. 

8. I recommend that the Executive Board and Trustee Board be authorized to have discussions with the Mission Development Group of San Antonio, to discuss a possible collaborative effort.
9. I recommend that establish a greeters’ Ministry with Sister Bernetta White serving as Coordinator.
10. I recommend that Sister Alfreda Reese serve as our Security Coordinator.

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Moderator’s Recommendations Categorized

Moderator: Pastor Kerry Tillmon

What Was Decided

At our recent session, the body approved a set of Moderator’s Recommendations that clarify governance, honor faithful service, and strengthen ministry operations. Below is a clear record of each approved item, exactly as adopted.

Finance & Administrative Appointments

Treasurer

• Sister Mary Myers (Greater Mount Gilead B.C.) is appointed Treasurer.

Auxiliaries Moratorium

• The body lifts the moratorium on auxiliaries.
• Condition: Once quotas are met, auxiliaries may retain their balances.

Conferences & Celebrations (Honorary Namings)

Pastors’ & Ministers’ Conference

• Officially named: “The Pastor Charles Carter, Sr. Pastors’ & Ministers’ Conference.”
• Eligibility note: Pastoring or 20 or more years preaching.

Rainbow Night Celebration

• Officially named: “The Pastor Jimmie Flakes, Jr. Memorial Rainbow Night Celebration.”

Trustees Emeritus (Honorary Status)

The body conferred Trustee Emeritus status—with all honors to which they are entitled—upon:

• Sister Ruby Hill
• Deacon Nathan Kennie
• Deacon Ralph Collier

Hall of the Faithful (Additions)

Two servants were added to our Hall of the Faithful:

• Sister Melva J. White
• Deacon John Robbins

Property Governance & Asset Protection

Standing Rule (Reaffirmed from the Moderator’s 2001 Annual Message)

• No part or parts of Association property may be sold or leased without:
  • A majority vote in a regularly scheduled meeting, or
  • A 30-day written notice to all members registered in the previous Annual Session.

New Addendum (Protection Language)

• Notification must be made to all registered churches and individuals from the previous Annual Session.
• Purpose: This additional language protects the assets of the Association by ensuring broad notification before any property action.

Strategic Authorization

• The Executive Board and Trustee Board are authorized to have discussions with the Mission Development Group of San Antonio regarding a possible collaborative effort.

Ministries & Operations

Greeters’ Ministry

• Established, with Sister Bernetta White serving as Coordinator.

Security Coordination

• Sister Alfreda Reese appointed Security Coordinator.

What This Means for Members & Churches

• Clarity & Stability: Treasurer appointment and auxiliaries policy provide clear financial stewardship.
• Honor & Continuity: Conference and celebration namings memorialize faithful leaders and preserve institutional memory.
• Governance Discipline: The reaffirmed 2001 property rule and the new addendum ensure transparent processand broad notice before any property decisions.
• Operational Strength: Establishing Greeters’ Ministry and formal Security Coordination supports hospitality and safety across gatherings.
• Future-Facing Posture: Authorization to engage with the Mission Development Group of San Antonio positions the Association to evaluate collaboration in good order.

Next Notices

• Auxiliaries: Leadership will communicate quota definitions and reporting procedures pursuant to the approved policy.
• Property Notifications: The Clerk’s office will maintain current registries for churches and individuals registered in the previous Annual Session to satisfy the 30-day notice requirement.
• Ministry Coordinators: Greeters’ and Security leads will publish contact points and service schedules to the body.

Closing Word

“We thank God for order, honor, and unity. These actions were taken by the body for the strengthening of our fellowship and the safeguarding of our shared trust.”
— Moderator, Pastor Kerry Tillmon