We have an event at our church on Halloween night. Candy, food, games, etc. It costs a boatload of money and with our budget problems, our children’s minister cut the program. Good plan–I approved it. Told the elders. Published.
As expected, someone said, “But I like the event.” and said, “What if we do it in some lesser way and just have people donate stuff–can we do it then?”
We talked about it in staff meeting and decided that it would not be a good event and not fitting with our current focus.
Before we answered, I emailed the elders. I outlined the reasons for the decision and asked them, “Before I let the people know, I need to know if you will back a decision I make on this event.”
Pretty simple. They had all signed on earlier. But now it had to be stated again.
The answer came back today. No. They will not back the decision and if the people want to do it, we will.
Great. I am giving the people their email addresses.
Now I have to tactfully tell the elders that I don’t want to EVER speak on behalf of the church leadership again.
I am so tired of this crap.
Since you are not an elder, why should you be their representative to the church? The chair of the elder board should be the one representing the board. Have him tell people what they decide.