I want to reassure you that as a pastor, I lead among a group of elders. As do the other elders, I treasure the unity that we share, and we do not move forward without complete agreement on a matter. I would not bring a proposal before the congregation if the elders were not unanimous regarding its need and importance.

Let's be people of God's Word. 2 Timothy 3:16–17 (ESV) says, "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work."

In 2021, we made a big decision as a church—we would move from a church of committees to a church of teams. A team is two or more people who collaborate to accomplish a common goal or activity. Teams are different from committees in many ways.