Annual Meeting Agenda

February 1, 2026

Welcome & Opening

Finance Update 

Elder Presentation

Church Update with Q&A

Voting

Closing

Voting Matters

  • 2026 Budget Approval
  • Elder Election & Affirmation*
    • Tom Brenner (Returning)
    • Dave Harrington (Returning)
    • John McCauley (Returning)
    • Brad Mayer (Returning)
    • Adam West (New)

*The Senior Pastor continues as Elder by default because of the role he serves in. Therefore, Pastor Dell Modder does not require being affirmed as Elder.

Church Leadership

Board of Elders

Tom Brenner, Elder Chairman

Brad Mayer, Vice Chairman

John McCauley, Secretary

Dave Harrington, Elder

Dell Modder, Elder, Senior Pastor

Trustees & Endowment

Alan Blankshain, Treasurer

Kent Tinucci, Trustee

Adam West, Trustee

Mark Sztelle, Cemetery Sexton

Church Staff

Dell Modder, Senior Pastor

Rob Booth, NextGen Pastor

Amanda Mangay-ayam, Director of Communications

R.J. Mangay-ayam, Custodian

Laurie Potter, Financial Manager

Ministry Staff

Santiago Valentin, Community Life Pastor

Alan Blankshain, Director of Stewardship

Dan Kaibel, Director of Evangelism

Deliela Maldonado-Rangel, Director of Connections Ministry

Adam West, Director of Strategy and Operations


  • On February 16, 2025, Luke Merwin led the congregation in singing Amazing Grace.
  • Elder Brad led the congregation in prayer.
  • Elder Board Chairman Tom opened the meeting, and a quorum was declared.
  • Tom gave the Elder Board Report.
  • There was a motion by Pastor Santiago, seconded by Sara Brand, to waive the reading of the minutes.
  • The motion passed unanimously.
  • Trustee Alan introduced the trustees and Laurie Potter and then gave the Financial Report for 2024.
  • Alan reported that we had an encouraging year, and he reported that it was the best December we had in the past 10 years.
  • Operating revenue was 10% over budget.
  • Operating expenses was 3% under budget.
  • Financial asset funds grew 63%.
  • We gained 38 new giving units and lost 23.
  • There was a motion by Jim Brand, seconded by Lisa, to accept the 2025 Financial Report.
  • The motion passed unanimously.
  • Trustee Alan then presented the budget for 2025.
  • Payroll would be up 10% because of the next-generation pastor and pastor Santiago's salaries.
  • We are budgeting a $9,000 loss on a $600,000 budget.
  • Pastor Rob gave the Next-Generation Ministry Report.
  • He explained the ministry for children and for students, and that the focus was on building bridges to Jesus.
  • The children, Legacy Kids, were focusing on knowing, loving, and following Jesus.
  • He explained that he wanted to partner with the parents to help them disciple their children.
  • Justine Pucker is leading the team.
  • He discussed the vision going forward to help the children and students to “fall in love with Jesus”.
  • He discussed some of the various activities that took place over the past year.
  • The mission of “Bridge Students” was to be who Jesus Christ designed them to be.
  • Pastor Santiago gave the Community Life report.
  • He discussed life groups, support, and Bible studies.
  • He described the Next Steps program.
  • He reported on baby dedications and baptisms.
  • Life groups were discussed and explained, describing the pattern of a small group concept. There are presently 12 such groups.
  • The purpose is to lead everyone to maturity and some to leadership.
  • He reported that 70% of our church attenders participate in life groups. He encouraged everyone to get involved with life groups.
  • The Highlight Video described in the agenda was not available.
  • The Senior Pastor’s Report was given by Pastor Santiago. Pastor Dell was unavailable because his and LiAna’s son Levi passed away a few days earlier.
  • Pastor Santiago read Pastor Dell’s report to the congregation.
  • He spoke of a foundation of prayer, care, and share.
  • He asked that we be available to the leading of the Holy Spirit.
  • He said we must prioritize prayer and that corporate prayer and worship are pillars of our church life.
  • He spoke of the Care Ministry, which is compassionate action coupled with prayer - helping the hurting.
  • He spoke about the need to spread the good news of the gospel. He asked for life group encouragement with the surrounding community and spoke of evangelism training.
  • The goal is to build bridges to Christ in our communities and neighborhoods.
  • He thanked the staff, the elders, the trustees, and the volunteers for their efforts.
  • The ballots were counted, and the voting results were as follows:
    • The budget for 2025 passed 60-0.
    • All elders were retained.
  • Luke led the congregation in the hymn “Be Thou My Vision”.
  • Chairman Tom called for a motion to adjourn, and it was moved and seconded by numerous members of the congregation.
  • The motion passed unanimously.