Business Manager Report for October 2022

Report of the Business Manager

 

            Because of the recent resignation of our Business Manager, Bro. Dean Grigsby, and his subsequent acceptance of the pastorate of Hughes Springs MBC, Hughes Springs, TX, I am pleased to give the monthly Business Manager report. The Baptist Sunday School Committee finances are in good shape. Such is the result of the tracking of the performance of the business and decisions made to improve the financial discipline resulting in cash available over the last fiscal year. Because of the expert leadership of Bro. Grigsby, the business was able to secure two Payroll Protection loans (PPP), which were eventually fully forgiven. While that enabled the business to survive the Covid-19 pandemic, it should be noted that there is a great need for increased productivity to increase cash flow. The Baptist Sunday School Committee is aware of the needs and is working diligently to bring solutions and report to the messenger assembly in the 2023 meeting in Spokane, Washington.

            The committee has worked with Bro. Grigsby for the last four years and has recognized the Lord’s hand in his election to the office and the quality of his leadership. The committee stands as one in the complete confidence in Bro. Grigsby’s labor in the office and is saddened by his resignation. We pray God’s richest blessings upon him and his family as he assumes his pastorate and thank the Lord for using him in the office of Business Manager and serving the churches of the American Baptist Association with great skill and integrity.

            Additionally, on September 29, 2022, the committee met in special session to elect Bro. James Crain as Business Manager, as per Article XI, Section 2 of the Articles of Agreement. Bro. Crain is a Past President of the American Baptist Association and is well qualified and respected to assume the position. After unanimous vote of the committee, Bro. Crain indicated that, after prayer and seeking the will of the Lord, he accepted the position. Bro. Grigsby’s resignation is official as of October 12, 2022. On October 13, 2022, Bro. Crain will assume the duties of Business Manager. We thank the Lord for His direction and moving on the hearts of the men of the committee and, most certainly, on the heart of Bro. Crain. We ask for your prayers as Bro. Crain assumes the position of Business Manager, for our Editor-in-Chief, Bro. Mark Clements, as they labor together, and for the employees of Bogard Press as the work of producing Bible-based curriculum continues.

In His service,

Bro. David Butimore, Sr., Chairman

Baptist Sunday School Committee

 

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