Brothers and sisters,
Following is a short biography and a schedule of events as we consider Andy for the position of Ministries Pastor.
IHS,
Chet Arnold
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ANDY RICHARDSON
Candidate – Ministries Pastor
Andy grew up in a secular home in Falls Church, Virginia. He first learned about Christ through the ministries of Barcroft Bible Church, becoming a believer during high school. God led him to Wake Forest University where he graduated in 1977. Subsequently, he received a Biblical Studies Degree from Capital Bible Seminary (1980), and a Master of Theology Degree from Bethany Theological Seminary (1994). God has gifted Andy in the areas of leadership, administration, communication, problem solving, and writing.
Andy’s pastoral ministry experience is significant.
Youth Pastor, Franconia Church, Alexandria, VA (1983-85); provided pastoral care for teenagers, created unique weekly teaching experiences for teenagers, conducted crisis counseling, and two funerals of teens.
Children’s Pastor, McLean Bible Church, McLean, VA (1989-1991); provided supervision for a children’s ministry of approximately 500 children, recruited and trained staff, created a unique approach to Sunday school by using a module concept, conducted the largest VBS outreach (at the time) in northern Virginia.
Senior Pastor, Family Bible Fellowship, Centreville, VA (1991-2005); organized the church with a core leadership team - spiritually, administratively, legally and financially,
provided significant long-term pastoral ministry to over 50 families, developed church-wide prayer ministry team which provided on-going prayer opportunities, created a missions agency (FBF International) for the purpose of better implementing the outreach ministry of the church, managed the logistics of ten short-term missions trips, identified two primary strategies for missionary efforts – dental clinic evangelism and water-filter evangelism, organized emergency relief efforts to Central America.
Pastor, Rugged Cross Church, Fairfax, VA (2006-2007);
organized a new church in northern Virginia, built teams to carry out large and small evangelistic activities and events.
Andy is happily married to Diane; they have five children and one grandchild. Three of their children are adults - Glenn (married to Lidia, son – David), Steve, and Kelly, with two younger children at home - Travis and Adriana.
Andy and Diane were married at Barcroft in 1977. They were later commissioned by Barcroft in 1978 to ministry in New Jersey. God led them back to Barcroft in July of 2007, while they were waiting on Him for their next full-time ministry opportunity. We thank God for bringing them here at this time!
Candidating Schedule
Sunday, May 25 - Andy preaches in worship service
Wednesday, May 28
7:30 pm - Informal interaction
Choir Room (119A)
Sunday, June 1 - Andy preaches in worship service
11:45 – 12:45 – Meet Andy/family
Room 104 (Wolverton Room)
Host: Tom and Ginnie Hayes
Tuesday, June 3 – 7 pm - Dessert at the Ong’s home
Host: Steve and Sharon Ong
Tom and Ginnie Hayes
Please take these opportunities to meet Andy and his family. At our congregational meeting of June 8, our desire is to have a congregational vote to hire Andy as our full-time Ministries Pastor.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Friday, May 16, 2008
A ministry during the Sunday School hour for High School graduates through 23 year olds. Our first meeting will be this Sunday, May 18 in Room #118, during the Sunday School Hour.
This session will include a time of extended fellowship and discussion, and finding a better name for the class. So if you’re too old for Riptide, but not ready for an ABF, please join us.
For more information please contact the Damerells at 703-425-4070
This session will include a time of extended fellowship and discussion, and finding a better name for the class. So if you’re too old for Riptide, but not ready for an ABF, please join us.
For more information please contact the Damerells at 703-425-4070
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
What Has God Been Doing In Your Life?
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Elder Letter
14 May 2008
Brothers and sisters,
We are writing to God’s holy people [at Barcroft Bible Church], who are faithful brothers and sisters in Christ. May God our Father give you grace and peace. (Colossians 1:2) We take this opportunity to report the results of the nominating committee and other issues before the church.
God raised up one man to serve as Elder. As God wills, Dick Fitts has agreed to serve as the Missions Elder. Please take the time to meet with him and discuss his vision for Missions at our church. With only one additional Elder, the Board will be three (3) short of the seven (7) required in the Bylaws. In accordance with our Bylaws, we have already contacted members of the Advisory Council regarding their willingness to serve on the Board of Elders beginning 1 July. This will ensure we can continue to conduct church business. God is providing us an opportunity to continue to grow in our understanding of what it means to be His under-shepherds. In particular, appointment as an Elder is a lifetime commitment, not 2, 4 or 6 years; also there is no particular number of Elders required, though wisdom may dictate no less than three. Until we more closely align our Bylaws with Scripture regarding church governance we will ask you to approve on 8 June a one year waiver to our Bylaws regarding the number of elders required to conduct church business.
No one has agreed to serve as Treasurer. Our Bylaws require a man for this position. This requirement is a holdover from the days when the Treasurer was part of the “official” board. The Board of Elders as described in our current Bylaws does not include the Treasurer. The nominating committee is pursuing the possibility of having a woman fill this position. If you are interested, please contact Wayne Shaffer. If a woman agrees to serve as Treasurer, then we will put forward a motion at the 8 June congregational meeting to waive the requirement in our Bylaws that a man must fill this position.
The future direction of this church includes governance by a Council of Elders versus a Board of Elders. We are already operating as a Council, a group of peers devoting ourselves to prayer and the Word to ensure sound doctrine, to disciple others and to provide direction for this church. Our Bylaws prescribe a governing structure that distracts the Elders from their primary function in the Body. In the coming months, we will be discussing with you God’s unfolding vision for this church and the changes required for facilitating that vision. We expect formal presentation of these changes at the September congregational meeting.
We continue to praise God for what He is doing and look forward to discussing these issues further with you this Friday 16 May at the Potluck with a Purpose.
In His service,
The Elders
Brothers and sisters,
We are writing to God’s holy people [at Barcroft Bible Church], who are faithful brothers and sisters in Christ. May God our Father give you grace and peace. (Colossians 1:2) We take this opportunity to report the results of the nominating committee and other issues before the church.
God raised up one man to serve as Elder. As God wills, Dick Fitts has agreed to serve as the Missions Elder. Please take the time to meet with him and discuss his vision for Missions at our church. With only one additional Elder, the Board will be three (3) short of the seven (7) required in the Bylaws. In accordance with our Bylaws, we have already contacted members of the Advisory Council regarding their willingness to serve on the Board of Elders beginning 1 July. This will ensure we can continue to conduct church business. God is providing us an opportunity to continue to grow in our understanding of what it means to be His under-shepherds. In particular, appointment as an Elder is a lifetime commitment, not 2, 4 or 6 years; also there is no particular number of Elders required, though wisdom may dictate no less than three. Until we more closely align our Bylaws with Scripture regarding church governance we will ask you to approve on 8 June a one year waiver to our Bylaws regarding the number of elders required to conduct church business.
No one has agreed to serve as Treasurer. Our Bylaws require a man for this position. This requirement is a holdover from the days when the Treasurer was part of the “official” board. The Board of Elders as described in our current Bylaws does not include the Treasurer. The nominating committee is pursuing the possibility of having a woman fill this position. If you are interested, please contact Wayne Shaffer. If a woman agrees to serve as Treasurer, then we will put forward a motion at the 8 June congregational meeting to waive the requirement in our Bylaws that a man must fill this position.
The future direction of this church includes governance by a Council of Elders versus a Board of Elders. We are already operating as a Council, a group of peers devoting ourselves to prayer and the Word to ensure sound doctrine, to disciple others and to provide direction for this church. Our Bylaws prescribe a governing structure that distracts the Elders from their primary function in the Body. In the coming months, we will be discussing with you God’s unfolding vision for this church and the changes required for facilitating that vision. We expect formal presentation of these changes at the September congregational meeting.
We continue to praise God for what He is doing and look forward to discussing these issues further with you this Friday 16 May at the Potluck with a Purpose.
In His service,
The Elders
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