TFC CONGREGATIONAL VOTe RESULTS

The following results of The Fountain's Congregational Vote include the total combined tabulation of both the in-person and virtual ballots, which were submitted by 187 voters.

CHURCH MERGER
  • Votes IN FAVOR - 80%
  • Votes NOT in favor - 20%

TRANSFERRING MEMBERSHIP to COOL CHURCH
  • WILL transfer membership - 78%
  • Will NOT transfer membership - 20%
  • Abstained from responding - 2%

THE FOUNTAIN CONGREGATIONAL VOTE

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 2023 @ 11:30 AM

Pastoral Succession Plan:
Pastor Wayne Lomax, the Lead Pastor of The Fountain Church will retire, effective December 31, 2023. The succession plan is for The Fountain Church to embark on an exciting journey with COOL Church, led by Pastors Terrance and Johanne Wilson.  Church mergers have been an integral part of our history, demonstrating our willingness to adapt and grow while remaining rooted in our faith. We are confident that this is a step in the right direction, opening doors to new opportunities to unite, build, and grow.

Congregational Vote for Pastoral Successor:
According to the Bylaws* of The Fountain Church, the congregation is required to vote on the selection of our pastoral successor. This important vote will take place on Sunday, October 29, 2023, immediately following the morning service. Your active participation in this process is essential to ensure that the will of our congregation is faithfully considered and represented.

Congregational Question & Answer (Q&A) Meetings:
We understand that some members may no longer reside in the area or may be unable to attend in person. Rest assured; we are actively exploring options to facilitate remote participation for those unable to join us on campus. We will communicate these arrangements frequently and accurately to ensure everyone's engagement.  To prepare for the vote on October 29th, two meetings are scheduled for current updates and questions:  Sunday, October 22, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. and Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.  Leaders are asked to remain for a few minutes after the meeting to recap and to pray.

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*Article 6, Section 3: The committee-approved candidate for Pastor shall be presented to The Fountain of Pembroke Pines congregation at a specially called meeting, notice of such meeting, and its purpose having been adequately publicized through multiple forms of media regularly used to communicate with The Fountain of Pembroke Pines membership. A vote of 2/3 of the congregation present and qualified to vote shall be necessary to extend a call.

Voter ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible to vote (either in person or online) persons must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a MEMBER of The Fountain Church
  • Have demonstrated some form active engagement (worship, church event, small groups, Bible Study, ministry or service involvement, and/or giving) within the last year (since October 29, 2022)
  • Join The Fountain by October 22, 2023
  • Be at least 18 years old by October 29, 2023
  • Be present (either in person OR online), on Sunday, October 29, 2023. There is no “absentee ballot” or “proxy vote”

VIRTUAL VOTING

  • All Fountain Church members that want to vote virtually (not in person) MUST register for online voting using the button below. This registration closes on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 11:00 am.
  • Each person that votes virtually must be on their own device
  • All virtual voters must have their cameras, while taking attendance
  • Virtual voters will be sent the Zoom link for the virtual voting room on October 29th (must be sign on 11:30 am)
REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL VOTING

UPDATE YOUR MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Click the button below to update your membership information .
UPDATE YOUR MEMBERSHIP INFO
If you have any questions regarding update your information, please send an email to admin@thefountain.net.

Q&A Session 1

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Q&A Session 2

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2023 at 7:00 PM

MERGER FAQS

READ THE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS