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IEBA Reorganization Inland Empire Baptist Association Reorganization Proposal IEBA Messengers – Messengers will vote on annual budgets, officers and any Association wide plans. In the new organizational plan, they will vote to authorize leaders and groups for the balance of the calendar year and the other responsibilities for the year ahead. Quarterly written reports will be sent by the Moderator and the Treasurer. Moderator – will be elected to 2 year terms. : • Work with *Lead Pastor’s to coordinate and identify opportunities for joint training • Identify partnership opportunities for missions work, or any other ministry opportunities. • Send quarterly reports to the churches • Work with NWBC Regional leadership and partnering agencies to facilitate opportunities in cooperation of Affinity Groups. • Organize Annual Meetings Assistant Moderator – will work on administering Missions Funds and support Moderator – will be responsible for Administrative needs Association wide. Treasurer – will develop budget and be responsible, with the Moderator and Assistant Moderator for the implementation and decisions regarding the monthly application of budget. Administrative Assistant – will continue to be in charge of Resources, Reports, and Communications Affinity / Geographic Groups – these groups will be inclusive not exclusive to other churches. Purpose is to: • Initiate Bible Study and respond to training needs for Churches & Pastors. • Provide Fellowship opportunities. • Identify needs among churches and communities. • Develop church planting partners. *Lead Pastor – elected by Affinity Geographic Group Leaders as key individual contact person Must be a current Pastor of an Associational Church Responsibilities: • Develop a connection with Pastors & Church members to build fellowship • Develop support for caring purposes • Share and encourage spiritual growth • Represent Group to Association • Assist in planning Associational Meetings • Make budget requests and resource assistance