It’s that time of year when Foothills affirms a new budget and elder board, and votes to add new members of the elder board.
Watch our video for an explanation of the budget, elder board, and the addition of Wayne Lindsey to our elder board. Follow the link below to fill out our online ballot & pledge form (we will not have a printed ballot this year). We will accept ballots through December 6, 2020. We’ve also attached a short budget summary for those of you who like to look at the overall numbers.
Extended explanation of our 2021 Budget & Elder Affirmation Process. In this 19-minute video, lead pastor Tyler Butenschoen talks about the budget, the elder board, and the affirmation of Wayne Lindsey as an elder.
Wayne Lindsey, who has been an elder in training this year and is now up for affirmation to the elder board.
Q&A with elder-elect Wayne Lindsey
Tell us about how you came to Faith in Jesus and served him before coming to Foothills.
I accepted Christ at the age of four and have served in various churches as teacher (elementary through adult), high school youth group leader, children’s ministry director, Awana Commander, Word of Life director, worship leader, and multiple elder positions including chairperson.
How long have you been at Foothills and what ministries have you been part of?
My wife and I have been attending Foothills for 5 years as of this past March. I’ve been a part of i-Serve events, Clothing Drive, Feed My Starving Children spokesperson, Children’s Ministry (counselor at Circle T and Story Guy for K-2), Life Group leader, Leadership Cohort, occasional greeter (Pre-Covid-19).
Tell us about your family (wife, kids, grandkids, etc).
My wife Kathy and I have been married 41 years as of October. We met in our high school typing class and dated four years before getting married.
Oldest son and family - Tyler (teacher) , wife Liz (stay at home mom), Kira (6 years old), Nikki (4 years old).
Youngest son and family - Jordan (Director of Admissions-Corban University), wife Leah (nurse), Lochlan (5 years old), Levi (2 years old).
What do you do for a living?
I teach 8th grade math at Stayton Middle School.
What excites you about Foothills?
That it is a vibrant, fundamental, relational-discipleship driven, Bible-preaching church that continually challenges me to grow in my faith and service to others.
Why serve on the elder team?
I believe God has provided a wealth of experiences during my walk with Him and I am excited about helping Foothills continue to be that relevant light in this community. I have always enjoyed being a part of a team that has the privilege to help the church navigate this life to bring glory to Him.