April 4th, 2026

Members Present

Pastor Guptill

Joel Crosby (by Google Meets)

Bruce Barteaux

Bonnie Barteaux
Karen Henderson
Glenda Lush

Busola Adeniji
Pastor Rob McDowell

These are not the minutes nor the minutiae of the meeting, simply the highlights. For more info, you can contact Denn or any of the team.

Pastoral Reports

Denn reported on his various activities since our last meeting.

Reports were presented from Pastor Stefan, Pastor Marilyn and Pastor Rob

Meeting Highlights

Building Care

Denn reported that the roof project at Gatehouse has been completed.

Staffing Item

Denn updated the team on the new staff who are now all in place.

Global Leadership Summit

Several staff members will attend the Global Leadership Summit at Tidal Church in Moncton on October 29th.

Sound System

Art Hiebert from Clarity Sound will be doing a system refresh on the Gatehouse sound system on October 8th

Pastor Appointment

Denn brought a proposal to appoint Jim Lush as NextGen assistant pastor, serving under Pastor Silje. This will be a part-time, volunteer position. Questions were asked and answered. It was moved, seconded and passed.

Upcoming Events

Leland Klassen Comedy Night, October 4, Harvest Women’s Conference October 16-17,

Denn's Schedule

DBA meeting November 4-5, Vacation February 3-26

Next Meeting Dates

November 28th, January 30th

Treasurer's Report

The Treasurer’s report was reviewed and approved.

Leadership Team

Pastor/ Chair

Denn Guptill

denn@cornerstonehfx.ca

902-818-8770

Treasurer/Vice-Chair
Bruce Barteaux

902-982-3721

Site Pastor

Rob McDowell

Rob@cornerstonehfx.ca

902-864-3059

Secretary
Bonnie Barteaux

902-982-3721

Members at Large

Joel Crosby

Karen Henderson

Glenda Lush

Busola Adeniji