Frequently Asked Questions about the future of ValleyChurch (VC)
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 11:48AM Frequently Asked Questions about the future of ValleyChurch (VC)
What is happening?
It has become apparent to the members of the board, and many VC partners, that there are two very distinct groups of people who call VC home, but have significantly unique and specific hopes and expectations concerning her future. After much prayerful deliberation, and seeking council from both inside and outside the Assemblies of God (the covering body of our fellowship), the decision to bring before the partnership a motion to divide the assets of VC and multiply our effectiveness in the Valley by two has been made. This vote will take place on Wednesday, June 2 at 7PM, at 1665 Whitehall Avenue, where an Assemblies of God representative will be present. (There will be childcare available to partners at this vote. The meeting will begin promptly at 7PM and end no later than 8PM.)
What does this mean?
ValleyChurch will be moving forward with the vision that we have been pursuing: encounter.transform.multiply. The new church will be pursing the plan that God has put on their hearts to reach theValley. We will both remain in fellowship with one another and the Assemblies of God, but as separate, unique church bodies.
What about the assets of ValleyChurch?
It is suggested to the partnership that the assets of ValleyChurch be divided between both parties to assure the success of both ValleyChurch and the new church. In specific, VC will retain1665/”the OCB”; the new church will receive the land that is on Springhouse Road (along with approximately $13,000 in the building fund); the parsonage will be sold and the assets divided between both parties; the balance of the VC checking account, on the day of the partnership vote-June 2, will be divided evenly between both parties; the truck and all technology used to accomplish the vision of VC will remain with VC.
Is this a “split”?
In life, there are situations that sometimes arise between people that cannot be rectified without considering going in different directions. Over the past couple of years, and more specifically, in the last 6 months, some differences have manifested and become clear here at ValleyChurch.
If the vote passes, when will the new church begin, and where will they meet?
When the vote passes on Wednesday, June 2, the new church will be officially released to pursue their vision. The new church leadership team (Including: the Finns, Kubats, Millens) will make available information concerning where and when they will be starting the church. ValleyChurch will continue to meet on Sunday mornings at Catasauqua Middle School.
What should I do?
Pray. Believe God for the best for both churches. Know that God can and will work all things together for good according to His purposes. Bless one another. Believe...