Board Update & God's Provision

Jeremy Norton, Lead Pastor (May 2025)

On May 1st, we held our 2025 Annual General Meeting, and I want to share some important updates with you.

Board Elections and Offices

We’re grateful to report the following leadership affirmations and additions:

 - Alison Ott was re-elected for another 2-year term. She continues to serve faithfully as a Deacon and Board Director.

 - Joshua Johnson was elected to a 2-year term, stepping into his new role as a Deacon, Board Director, and member of our upcoming Building Team.

 - Paul Murchison was elected to a 3-year term, serving as a Deacon, accepting the role of Vice Chair, and member of our upcoming Building Team.

Continuing with them, serving on the Board:

 - Katharina McArthur as a Deacon and Board Secretary

 - Jeremy Norton (Lead Pastor and Interim Chair)

 - Aaron Mones (Associate Pastor)

 - Herber Campos (Children’s Pastor)

 - Byron Binga-An (Filipino Pastor)

Currently, we do not have any Lay Elders in Board service.

Treasurer Transition and Financial Systems

Also related to Board work, we want to inform you that Sarah Geary has resigned from her role as Treasurer. We have been without a Treasurer for a few weeks, but we’re thrilled to announce that this week, Hayli Deans has agreed to serve on our Board as Treasurer for a 2-year term. Her addition will be ratified at our next Membership Meeting.

Sarah’s resignation prompted a deeper review of our financial systems. We quickly realized the scope of the finance ministry work required to sustain a growing church. Through this transition time, we faced some unexpected challenges with our charitable status and online giving platforms. These are all being remedied, but the Board recognized a need for stronger systems moving forward.

Therefore, we’re currently seeking a permanent contract bookkeeper to handle the increasing volume of day-to-day financial work. Moving forward, our new Treasurer role will be focused solely on oversight, not day-to-day operations.

In the interim, we’re grateful that Rachel Neis has returned as quarter-time staff for the next few months to assist with financial administrative tasks. If you have any questions or concerns about giving or receipting, please email treasurer@mountainview.church.

Membership Reaffirmation

During the AGM, we held a special Membership Reaffirmation Ceremony where covenant church members renewed their commitment to walk together in faith. It was a meaningful time of unity and reflection.

If you’re currently a member but were unable to attend the AGM, we still want to include you in this important moment. A reaffirmation document was sent to your email earlier this week, outlining the key commitments of covenant membership:

 - Faithfully attending and participating in worship and community

 - Generously giving and praying for our mission and vision

 - Serving according to your spiritual gifts and calling

 - Upholding our Statement of Faith, Mission, Vision, and Values

If you would like to continue as a covenant member, please print, sign, and return your Membership Covenant. You can scan and email it to secretary@mountainview.church or drop it off at the church office.

If you’ve chosen to discontinue your membership, please let us know by contacting our Board Secretary, Katharina McArthur, at the same email. And please remember that you’re always welcome, regardless of your membership status. We’d love for you to continue worshiping with us, joining in community events, and growing in faith.

That being said, if you’re not currently a covenant member of Mountainview Church, but would like to be, visit Mountainview.Church/MEMBERSHIP for more information or to apply.

God’s Provision In the Struggle

Even in the midst of the financial and organizational challenges and transitions, God reminds us that He is always at work.

Just as we were feeling the weight of being without a Treasurer, and the subsequent system struggles, we received a cheque for over $8,000 (completely unexpected) from a church in Edmonton. I soon realized that we had no prior connection to this church, and they’re not a part of our Fellowship network. And yet, the gift more than covered the gap created by our donation platform issues. “Where did this money come from? Who sent it and why?”

This week, the mystery was revealed! I spoke with Pastor Emmanuel from Cornerstone Christian Church of God in Edmonton. Last month, he came across one of our videos on YouTube. That led him to explore our website, and as he browsed, the Lord impressed on him that their church should send a financial gift of support to our church in the North. So they did.

No strings attached. Just the Holy Spirit doing what the Holy Spirit does… sustaining the Church through the Church!

This is a great reminder that struggles are part of life… and part of ministry. But God is always present. He invites us to remain faithful and forgiving, humble and hopeful. And when we have tangible needs? He can provide in ways we never would have expected.

May we continue to trust Him as we walk through every season, especially the ones that stretch.

Peace,

Jeremy Norton, Lead Pastor
Mountainview Church, Whitehorse, YT