Leadership Board - March Updates

Your Leadership Board met this month to continue guiding the mission and ministry of our church. We are grateful for how God is at work among us and are excited to share these updates:

✨ Welcome New Leadership
We are pleased to welcome Rick Marriott to the Leadership Board as part of the Class of 2028. Rick will serve on the Finance Work Area, and we are grateful for his willingness to lead and serve.

💰 Financial Update
Our transition to Simplify Church for financial services continues, and the first financial statements are now available. We anticipate having full budget reports beginning next month.
We are also encouraged to share that our finances remain strong:
• January: Giving exceeded spending by approximately $11,000
• February: Giving exceeded spending by approximately $7,000
Thank you for your faithful generosity and stewardship!

🛠️ Facilities & Renovations
The Trustees are excited to share that the first phase of the Education Building renovation will begin on Monday, March 23 with foundation work. In addition, upstairs bathroom renovations will begin as soon as supplies arrive. These improvements are an important part of preparing our campus for future ministry and growth.

👥 Staffing Updates
The Staff Parish Relations Committee is actively reviewing applications for our three open staff positions. Please continue to pray for wisdom and discernment as we seek the right leaders for this next season.

📣 Pastor’s Report
The pastor shared updates on ministry direction, including new communications initiatives designed to better connect our church and community. A full report is available here: Pastor's Report - March 2026

🌱 Intentional Growth & Community Engagement
The Board spent time discussing the changing demographics of our area and how we can continue to grow intentionally. Key areas identified for impact include:
• A welcoming atmosphere 🤝
• Strong, relevant preaching ✝️
• Meaningful music 🎶
• Vibrant children’s ministry 🧸

The Board affirmed that we are strong in hospitality and preaching, and that upcoming staff hires will help strengthen music and children’s ministry as we reach new families.

🤝 Ministry in Motion
We celebrate the continued momentum in our ministries—from the Serve Fair to Church Work Day, and growing participation in Family Ministries and outreach opportunities. Work Areas met this month and will bring additional updates at our next meeting.

📅 Next Meeting
The next Leadership Board meeting will be April 21 at 6:00pm in Ed. 101. Full meetings are open. 

Thank you for your prayers, your service, and your commitment to the mission of Rosenberg First. Together, we are building a church that welcomes, grows, and serves in Jesus' name. 💛