National Leadership Team Meets

Ten members of the C&MA Men's Ministry National Leadership Team (NLT) met August 17-18, in St. Louis, MO. The following is a summary of the actions taken:

• Welcomed new members to the NLT from the Hmong, Spanish Eastern and Puerto Rican districts.
• Established a budget based on spending patterns over the last three years and anticipated expenses for standing up the Alliance Construction Team (ACT).
• Defined three areas of focus: leadership training and Alliance Construction Team (Act) (domestic service) and overseas short-term mission projects.
• Established a framework for a business plan.
• Received a report on the Alliance Construction Team. We need three more men to complete the ACT Board of Advisors.
• Approved editorial changes to the men's ministry constitution as a result of moving the constitution under the Church Ministries Policy and Procedures Manual.
• Addressed handling of translated website articles for ethnic districts.
• Addressed methods for improving communications.
• Discussed establishing an annual theme.
• Set dates for next NLT meeting and National Leadership Forum: Feb 8-10, 2008. Location TBD.