Generate a board meeting report with the following information:

Meeting date: [e.g., "December 2024 Board Meeting"]
Reporting period: [e.g., "October-November 2024" or "Q4 2024"]
Church size/context: [e.g., "180-member church, 4 staff, $450K annual budget"]
Key items to address: [e.g., "Budget update, staff hire proposal, facility needs" or "Year-end review, strategic planning"]

Please provide:

1. Executive Summary (1 page):
   - Top 3-5 highlights from the reporting period
   - Key decisions needed from the board
   - Critical issues requiring attention
   - Overall health indicator (celebration or concern)

2. Ministry Updates by Area:
   For each major ministry area (Worship, Discipleship, Outreach, Children/Youth):
   - Attendance/participation trends
   - Notable wins or challenges
   - Key metrics or stories
   - Resource needs or staff concerns
   - 2-3 bullet points maximum per area

3. Financial Report:
   - Income vs. budget (YTD and monthly)
   - Expense summary by category
   - Cash position and reserves
   - Any variances needing explanation (>10%)
   - Giving trends (up/down/flat)
   - Year-end projection
   - Present in clear, non-accountant language

4. Facility and Operations:
   - Building maintenance completed
   - Upcoming facility needs
   - Technology updates
   - Insurance/legal compliance status

5. Staffing Updates:
   - Current staff status and performance
   - Any hiring needs or changes
   - Staff development or concerns
   - Compensation review (if applicable)

6. Strategic Initiatives Progress:
   - Update on major goals or projects
   - Timeline status (on track, delayed, ahead)
   - Resources required for next phase
   - Obstacles encountered

7. Items Requiring Board Action:
   - Decisions needed (clearly stated)
   - Background information for each
   - Recommendation with rationale
   - Options if applicable
   - Financial implications

8. Prayer Requests:
   - Specific pastoral concerns
   - Congregational needs
   - Staff support needed
   - Upcoming significant ministry moments

Format: Professional but pastoral, data-driven but not dry, comprehensive but scannable. Use tables for financial data. Bold key numbers and decisions needed.