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1 Packet for: Spring Meeting of Second Presbytery Oconee ARP Church March 12, 2019
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Packet for:
Spring Meeting of Second Presbytery
Oconee ARP Church
March 12, 2019
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Contents NOTICE OF SPRING MEETING ........................................................................................................................ 3
CERTIFICATION OF RULING ELDER ................................................................................................................ 4
Agenda for the spring meeting ..................................................................................................................... 5
Minutes of Called Meeting of October 21, 2018 .......................................................................................... 8
Minutes of Called Meeting ........................................................................................................................... 9
Report of the Stated Clerk .......................................................................................................................... 11
Executive Committee Report ...................................................................................................................... 11
Accountability and Support ........................................................................................................................ 12
Candidates and Credentials ........................................................................................................................ 12
Christian Education ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Church Extension ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Minister and His Work ................................................................................................................................ 39
Nominations ................................................................................................................................................ 48
Treasurer ..................................................................................................................................................... 55
World Witness ............................................................................................................................................ 57
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SECOND PRESBYTERY
ASSOCIATE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Eric Skaar 216 Pea Ridge Road Stated
Clerk Central, SC 29630
[email protected] 864-869-7979
March 4, 2019
NOTICE OF SPRING MEETING
The Spring Meeting of Second Presbytery will be held on March 12, 2019
at the Oconee ARP Church, 121 Rochester Highway, Seneca, SC
The meeting begins at 10:00 AM
RULING ELDER DELEGATES A form is provided for the elder delegate
attending the meeting. Please turn this into the Clerk at registration.
Please be in prayer for our Presbytery Meeting. Pray that we will do our
task decently and in order and that we will be united in Christ.
Eric Skaar
Stated Clerk
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CERTIFICATION OF RULING ELDER SECOND PRESBYTERY, ASSOCIATE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Form of Government
10.6 Those entitled to sit as members of this court also shall include at least one elder from each
congregation.
10.7 Congregations having more than three hundred communicant members are entitled to send two elder
representatives, the basis for representation continues in this proportion. The stated clerk of each Presbytery
shall submit to the principal clerk of the General Synod a statement stating the Presbyters are duly certified.
Certificate is to be filled out and signed by the Moderator or Clerk of Session.
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The Session of the ______________________________Church, meeting on ____________
20 ___ ,hereby appoints Ruling Elder _______________ to be the delegate of this
congregation to the __________________ meeting of the Second Presbytery of the
Associate
Reformed Presbyterian Church to be held at the ___________________ Church on
, 20________ , or
wherever and whenever the said court shall meet, to consult, determine, and vote on
all things that may come before the Court, according to the Word of God and the
Standards and Constitution of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.
In the event the Ruling Elder appointed is unable to attend, we appoint
to serve as alternate Ruling Elder delegate.
Date ___________________
Moderator or Clerk of Session ______________________
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Agenda for the spring meeting
Second presbytery – March 12, 2019
Oconee ARP Church, Seneca, SC
10:00 AM
Call to order
Quorum established
Meeting opened with prayer Moderator Calvin Draffin
Adoption of agenda
Hymn
Student Sermon Alex Pettett
Welcome by host church Robert Anderson
Introduction of guests
Approval of minutes from the fall meeting and the December 11, 2017 called meeting of Presbytery.
Old Business
Introduction of Moderator –elect Jay Younts
Recognition of retiring Moderator
Election of Vice-moderator
Appointment of Moderator’s Committees
New business
Report of the stated clerk
Executive committee report
Standing committee reports:
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The associate reformed Presbyterian home
Accountability and support
Candidates and credentials
Christian education committee
Church extension
Minister and his work
Nominations
Treasurer’s report
World witness
Order of the day
Lunch 12:00 noon
Moderators committees on excuses and memorials will meet over the lunch break.
Presbytery reconvenes at 1:30 PM
Hymn
Address from ONA on demographic program Connor Hipps
Address from ARP Magazine Susan Tanner
Continue reports from morning session
Moderator’s committee reports
Memorials and resolutions
Excuses
Other business
Announcement
Summer Meeting
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Singing of bible songs 280 or 197 in the new ARP Psalter.
Benediction
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Minutes of Called Meeting of October 21, 2018
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Minutes of Called Meeting
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Report of the Stated Clerk
Presbytery Reports
Tanner Cline has transferred to the Florida Presbytery. Bobby Duran has transferred his Student of
Theology status to First Presbytery.
I have placed a permanent copy of the Elder Certification form on the web site for the convienience of
churches. I will continue to include a copy in the meeting packets.
NO RECOMMENDATIONS
Respectfully Submitted,
Eric C. Skaar
Executive Committee Report
The executive committee met on February 5, 2019 at the Due West ARP Church. The committee heard
reports from the standing committees. The executive committee discussed changing the time and place
of the Summer Meeting to Tuesday May 28, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Erskine Seminary.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Summer 2019 meeting be moved to Bowie Chapel at Erskine Seminary and held at 10:00 AM on
May 28, 2019.
Eric Skaar
Stated Clerk
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Accountability and Support
The Accountability and Support Committee has developed a plan for the efficient reading of
session minutes. The committee sent out a letter requesting clerks to mail or email copies of
their session records to one of our readers. The letter includes instructions on who to mail
records to and what it is that the readers need to see. If you have not received a letter, please
contact Todd McCoy at [email protected] or at 540-223-1036
Candidates and Credentials
Candidates and Credentials Committee Report
March 12, 2019
The Candidates and Credentials Committee met on February 16, 2019 to do the work of the Committee.
The following matters require the attention of Second Presbytery.
I. Current Students of Theology—The current list of Students of Theology in Second Presbytery
includes: Bobby Duran (in process of transfer to First Presbytery), Michael Kirkland (member of
Peachtree Corners), Tim Rice (member of Christ Reformed), Robert Gustafson (member of
Greenville), Aaron Eising (member of Newberry; has requested removal), Frank Smith (member
of Abbeville), and Alex Pettett (member of Greenville). Will Barron is licensed to preach. The
Committee encourages all members of the Presbytery to be in prayer for these men as they
continue their preparations for the gospel ministry.
II. Removal from List of Students of Theology—As noted above, Student of Theology Bobby Duran
is in process of transferring to First Presbytery. The Committee understands that this will be
handled by the Stated Clerk when the requisite communication is received. Also, citing a lack of
clarity regarding his sense of call to full-time ministry, Student of Theology Aaron Eising has
requested that his name be removed from the roll. The Committee concurs with this request
III. Student Sermon—The Committee has asked that Student of Theology Alex Pettett preach at this
meeting of the Presbytery.
Recommendations:
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1. That Aaron Eising’s name be removed from the list of Students of Theology.
2. That Alex Pettett preach at this meeting of Presbytery.
3. That this report be received and approved.
Respectfully submitted,
William B. Evans
William B. Evans
Chair, Candidates and Credentials Committee
Christian Education
Christian Education Committee
Report to the Executive Committee of Second Presbytery of the ARPC
Executive Committee Meeting, Feb 5th, 2019
The Committee has been functioning well over the course of these past few retreats despite being short
on needed help. This deficiency will be magnified when we lose Bobby Duran following his transfer to
First/Grace Presbytery. The following report is a synopsis of our activity.
- High School Fall Retreat 2018 had 440 attendees. Matt Carr was the speaker for the week and
spoke on Proverbs at the request of the committee. The weekend went well and we have
received positive feedback on all of the proceedings. Zack Keuthen then has been asked to
speak for the spring retreat on March 1st-3rd and will be teaching on
- Middle School Fall Retreat 201 had around 200 attendees. Daniel Wells from Church of the
Redeemer (PCA), Cortland, NY, taught on the topic “God’s Glory in Pain” at the request of the
committee, focusing on how God brings glory to himself and benefit to his people in and
through the difficulties of this life. The weekend went well and we have received positive
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feedback on all of the proceedings. We have asked Tanner Cline to speak on “God’s Glory in
Trust” for our next Middle School Retreat, March 15-17.
- Our budget is currently satisfactory and sustainable. The goal of the committee had been to
create enough of a cumulative surplus to pay for one full retreat. As I reported at our previous
executive committee, we have reached this goal. Attendance is growing each year but right now
we do not need a budget increase. We have seen some record numbers on both the middle
school and high school retreats. The caliber of speaker we have been able to secure has also
increased. God be praised!
- The Committee is planning to search for 2-3 new advisory members. The desire is for these
new members to assist the CE committee with efforts toward filling out its function within
Second Presbytery. This includes different fellowship opportunities for ministers, for ministers’
wives, and other members of the Presbytery. We also desire to become more helpful in
providing resources to the churches of Second Presbytery. Pray that the Lord will bless this
desire and effort.
Humbly submitted by Andrew Di Iulio, CE Committee Chairman
Church Extension
Since the Fall meeting of Presbytery, the Church Extension Committee has the following
information and actions to report.
Village Presbyterian Church at Verdae - Mission Developer, Jay Crout
Mission Developer Jay Crout will give a short oral report, expanding on the following bullet point
updates provided by Jay:
Church Extension Committee
Report to Second Presbytery
Spring Meeting 2019
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1) Meeting location: New Facility - After 6 months of prayer, we moved into our new facility at
Camperdown Academy at the beginning of January. The new facility is a new facility for us in
general, and, it’s location is right in the heart of the Verdae area.
2) Attendance: Significant Attendance Increase - With the new facility has come a much higher
average attendance. The first 7 Sundays of 2019 have seen us average over 50 people each week
with a high of 81 on January 14th (baptism Sunday).
3) Membership: 8 New Members - Since our Fall presbytery meeting, we have welcomed 8 new
members into our church body (6 communicant, and 2 non-communicant). We are so thankful to
these members, and that raises our total to 33 members (27 communicant, 5 non-communicant,
and 1 associate).
4) Leadership: Ministry Teams Being Formed - One of our big goals the first half of 2019 is to
establish a number of important ministry teams. We are already underway with one team recently
formed (Facilities Team), one team being formed (Children's Team), and three teams in the early
stages (Worship Team, Men's Ministry Team, and Women's Ministry Team). Prayers for this area
would be greatly appreciated.
5) Camperdown Cost Offset by Church Gifts - Finally, we took a leap of faith in moving forward with
Camperdown because of the added cost we must absorb ($29,740). However, within 5 weeks of
signing the agreement, we received gifts or commitments for gifts from churches within Second
Presbytery totaling exactly $30,000. Thank you to both the White Oak ARP Church and the
Greenville ARP Church for such kind contributions. And thank you Lord Jesus for the continued
provision you have given our mission!
Clemson Korean Church – Mission Developer Jae Park
At the time this report is being written, the Church Extension Committee has just been informed
that there are some issues and concerns that have arisen. The Committee will be meeting with the
Provisional Session of Clemson Korean to discuss these.
Christ the King Exploratory Work in Savannah, Georgia – Soren Kornegay
Soren will give an oral report to Presbytery and expand on the written information in this report.
The Committee is very pleased with the progress of the exploratory work in Midtown Savannah. In
fact, the Church Extension Committee unanimously approved the attached three-year church
planting proposal. Currently they have 25 people engaged in Parish Groups (so named because the
organizing principle is the place in which they live). They also have an average of 34 in attendance
at their weekly gatherings for singing, prayer, Bible study, and fellowship. While this has been
good, there is nothing formally for these folks to commit to being a part of as a community. In order
to help the people commit more fully, Soren is requesting Mission Church status on April 1, 2019.
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This way folks can join an official mission church, there can be formal worship which includes
celebration of the sacraments, and they can have a sense of buying in to the mission of the church.
Finances are a positive point as well. As Soren reported verbally at the Fall Presbytery meeting,
they have been blessed to be able to meet at the Whitefield Center of Christ Church Anglican,
which is located in Midtown. The rector allows them to meet for free.
In addition to Presbytery and ONA support, Soren needed to raise $34,646 in funds during the
explorer year. He has accomplished 105% of this need by a combination of Church, local, and
individual supporters. This is very significant because the new ONA church planting paradigm
significantly reduces ONA funding and calls for Presbyteries and the Mission Developers to pick up
far more financial responsibility. ONA will only provide $36,000 over the 3-year planting process.
What this means in dollars and cents is that in the attached 3-year proposal ONA and Presbytery
combined will provide only 35% of funding required (compared to 52% in the old funding paradigm).
Soren and his mission congregation will be required to contribute and raise the other 65% of funds.
Including the Explorer year, this means in round numbers; $35,000 year one, $60,000 year two,
$85,000 year three and $105,000 year four. As reported the year one goal has been exceeded in 8
months’ time.
One other important area is leadership for the Mission Church. By the time of the Presbytery
meeting the Church Extension Committee should be ready to appoint a Provisional Session with
three ruling elders. In addition, Soren recently wrote, “Several men in our group are demonstrating
leadership capabilities and the potential to serve as elders, and I look forward to introducing these
men to our provisional session when we have one.”
In addition to the recommendations in this report, the Minister & His Work Committee as part of
their report will be recommending a Call to Soren Kornegay as a Mission Developer.
Recommendations:
1. That Presbytery concur with the Church Extension Committee approval of the Christ the King church planting proposal in Savannah, GA.
2. That Presbytery grant Mission Church status to the Savannah, GA exploratory work, called Christ the King Presbyterian Church, effective April 1, 2019.
3. That Presbytery concur with the funding of the Savannah Church Planting proposal which will be accomplished by the Church Extension Committee requesting funds from the Stewardship Committee at the appropriate times for the next three fiscal budget years.
4. That Presbytery would request matching funds totaling $36,000 over three years from ONA. 5. That Presbytery would commit to pray for this mission work in Savannah, GA, along with the
Village Presbyterian Church in Greenville, SC and the Clemson Korean Church, in Clemson, SC .
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Thomas C. Shoger February 21, 2019
Thomas C. Shoger, Chairman
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Minister and His Work
Committee on Minister and His Work
Report to Presbytery
Spring 2019
February 28, 2019
The following is a report of items that need attention from MHW committee:
• Ebenezer ARP in Wrens GA had a congregational meeting that resulted in the resignation of
two elders. This leaves them with one elder and an unviable session. The committee will work
with Rev Geisick to look at options and opportunities.
• Hopewell - Rev. Tanner Cline has accepted a call to Bartow ARP, Bartow FL. There will be a
congregational meeting to dissolve this pastoral relationship. The committee has begun to
work with the session on putting together a search committee and finding pulpit supply. See
Encl. 1& 2; Rec. 1 & 2.
• The committee completed the examination and ordination of Mr. Murray Tuck at Cedar
Springs ARP on 27 January 2019. See Encl. 3.
• The committee on Church Extension has provided us with a call for Rev. Soren Kornegay as
Mission Developer in Savannah, GA. See Encl. 4 & Rec. 3.
• Report on Chaplains endorsed by Presbyterian and Reformed Commission on Chaplains:
The PRCC has adopted a policy on Religious Ministry in a Culture of Gender Confusion. See
Encl. 5.
• The committee ordained and installed Rev. Fred Hope to the position of Associate Pastor at
White Oak ARP on 21 October 2018. See Encl. 6.
• The committee installed Rev. Harper Price to the position of Senior Pastor at Peachtree
Corners ARP on 20 January 2019.
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• Report on Ministers working out of Bounds (MOP 8 B 11): The committee is asking that any
minister working out of bounds fill out form 9 of the MOP and submit to the committee on or
before the Spring meeting to be reported at the summer Presbytery meeting.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recommendation 1: The committee recommends the approval of the dissolution of the
pastoral relationship between Hopewell and Rev. Cline.
Recommendation 2: The committee recommends the approval of Rev. Fred Hope as
Moderator of the session at Hopewell ARP in Covington GA.
Recommendation 3: The committee recommends that Presbytery approve the call to Soren
Kornegay as Mission Developer.
Recommendation 4: That the following be approved for continuing as Moderator for one (1)
year: Todd McCoy (Abbeville - Mt. Carmel), Steve Hardy (Iva), Carl Geisik (Wrens and
Ebenezer), Allen Derrick (Johnston), John Paul Marr (Cedar Springs), Mark Hornby (Faith), Sam
Roper (Providence), Eldridge Kelley (Lower Long Cane)
Recommendation 5: That the following be approved for continuing as Stated Supply for one
year: Carl Geisik (Ebenezer and Wrens), Steve Hardy (Iva), Paul Volpitto (Johnston), & Loyd
Melton (Cedar Springs), Eldridge Kelley (Lower Long Cane).
Humbly Submitted,
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Rev. R. Hank Wilson, Chairman
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ENCL 3
Report of Minster and His Work Committee Ordination and Installation Service for Mr. Murray Tuck, Cedar Springs ARP
January 27, 2019
Committee Members: Rev. Bob Anderson, Elder Woody Stone, Rev. Scott Cook (Convener)
Guests of the Commission: Rev. Eldridge Kelly, Rev. John Paul Marr, Rev. Dr. Lloyd Melton
The committee was called to order at 4:00 at Cedar Springs ARP
The committee voted to adopt the following order of worship for the service of ordination and
installation:
Ruling Elder Ordination and Installation Worship
Service Sunday 27 January 2019 4:00
p.m.
By Grace Alone
Prelude > Mrs. Melanie Marr
Welcome & Invocation > Reverend John Paul Marr Congregational
Song* Through Faith Alone
Confession of Sin and Repentance Unto Life > Reverend Eldridge Kelley
Assurance of Pardon & Free Offer of the Gospel > Reverend Eldridge Kelley According to Scripture Alone
Prayer for Illumination > Reverend Scott Cook Reading and
Preaching of God’s Word > Reverend Scott Cook In Christ Alone
Ordination & Installation of Ruling Elder
Questions to Mr. Murray Tuck > Reverend Scott Cook
Prayer of Ordination for Mr. Tuck > Reverend Bob Anderson
Declaration of Ordination and Installation > Reverend Scott Cook Charge
to Mr. Murray Tuck > Reverend Scott Cook
Charge to the Congregation > Mr. Rod Christian (Elder, Cedar Springs ARP) Prayer for
Mr. Murray Tuck, Mrs. Tuck, and Congregation > Reverend Dr. Lloyd Melton Unto God - Glory Alone!
Congregation Song*
Benediction* > Reverend Scott Cook
The committee voted to adjourn after the conclusion of the service.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Nominations
Second Presbytery Committee on Nominations
Spring 2019
Fathers and Brothers of Second Presbytery,
The Committee on Nominations presents the attached Directory of Second Presbytery with our
nominees for service in the class of 2023, to be voted upon at our Spring meeting on March 12, 2019.
We give thanks to God for the willingness of these persons to serve in these positions of service in our
Presbytery.
Respectfully submitted,
Paul G. Patrick
Chairman, Committee on Nominations
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SECOND PRESBYTERY
DIRECTORY
2019-2020 Officers and Standing Committees of Second Presbytery
(Terms of office go from July 1 to June 30 of the year indicated)
OFFICERS Moderator
(Elected on the floor of Presbytery)
• Mr. Jay Younts; 621 Chastine Dr, Spartanburg, SC, 29701;
864-907-8452; [email protected]
Vice Moderator (Elected on the floor of Presbytery)
• Rev. Andrew Di Iulio, 822 Knollwood, Greenville, SC 29607; 803-319-0252;
2023 Stated Clerk (4 years) 2023
• Dr. Eric Skaar, 216 Pea Ridge Road, Central, SC 29630; 864- 869-7979 h, 864-506-4739 c;
presbytery-mail: [email protected]
Reading Clerk (4 yrs.) 2023 • Rev. John Paul Marr, PO Box 673, Due West, SC 29639;
864-379-3302; [email protected]
Treasurer (4 yrs.) 2023 • Rev. Peter A. Waid, 1801 Skylyn Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29307
864- 583-6463 o, 864-590-7691 c; [email protected]
Parliamentarian (4 yrs.) 2023 • Rev. Scott Cook, 113 Muscadine Dr., Mauldin, SC 29662 864- 901-8320; [email protected]
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STANDING COMMITTEES The Moderator is an ex-officio member of each standing committee. Please inform him of all meetings.
(Ex-officio members have voice and vote, are not required to be present, and do not count in the
quorum.)
(All terms of committee members end on June 30 of the year shown in the center.)
BOARD OF A. R. PRESBYTERIAN HOME, INC.
(The Harry C. White Manor)
(The membership of the Board is presently FROZEN pending transfer of property.)
2018
• Rev. Peter A. Waid, (CHM) 1801 Skylyn Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29307; 864-583-6463 o.
864-590-7691 c; [email protected]
• Ms. Vicki Peterson, 247 Amber Sky Drive, Boiling Springs, SC
29316: 864-578-1109; [email protected]
2019
• Mr. Keith Anthony, 130 Winfield Dr Spartanburg, SC 29307;
864- 494-4698; [email protected] 2020
• Mrs. Lee Ann Maley, 538 Riveredge Ct., Moore, SC 29369;
864- 237-3778; [email protected]
2021
• Mr. Jack Golightly, P.O. Box 373, Inman, SC 29349; 864- 804-8545
• Mrs. Tammy Crammer, 248 Tuscan Ridge Trail, Inman, SC 29349; 864-205-5386;
COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT (4 yrs. in rotation; may succeed themselves; 6 (3 teaching elders; 3 ruling elders)
2020
• Mr. Chris Miller, 100 Downing Place, Greer, SC 29650; 864-
244-5737 h, 864-979-8874 c; [email protected]
• Rev. Mark Wright, 101 Grand Hollow Rd., Easley, SC, 29642,864-855-6831 h, 864-845-7109 c; 864-
593-9308 o,
2021
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• Mr. Ebie Grier, 110 Overbrook Drive, Greenwood, SC
29649;864-229-1267; [email protected]
2022
• Rev. William L. (Billy) Barron (CHM); 5 Winsford Dr.,
Greenville, SC 29609; 864-631-1055;
• Mr. Tom Dillard, 105 Treetops Ct., Greer, SC 29650; 864-
244-6565, 864-380-4585; [email protected]
2023
• Rev. John Paul Marr, PO Box 673, Due West, SC 29639;
864-379-3302; [email protected]
COMMITTEE ON CANDIDATES AND CREDENTIALS (4 yrs.; Sabbatical; 6 (3 teaching, 3 ruling)
2020
• Mr. Lee Duffie, 505 Watford Ave., Greenwood, SC 29649; 864-
992-1530; [email protected]
2021
• Rev. John Casteel, 207 Quail Ridge Dr., Simpsonville, SC
29680; 804-393-3057; [email protected]
• Mr. Jay Younts (CHM); 621 Chastine Dr, Spartanburg, SC,
29701; 864-907-8452; [email protected]
2022
• Mr. John Calvin Grier, 355 Eden Hall Rd., Troy, SC 29848;
864-746-6223; [email protected]
2023
• Dr. Matt Miller, 200 Highbourne Drive, Greenville, SC 29615; 864-884-8107; [email protected].
• Rev. Brett Blackman, 14417 C. R. Koon Highway, Newberry, SC
29108; 919-924-4801; [email protected]
COMMITTEE ON CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
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3 yrs. — may succeed themselves— (4 members; at least 2 ministers and at least 1 layperson)
2020
• Rev. Chris McCoy, 2414 Trace Pond Cir. Grayson, 30017; 404- 915-1919 h, 404-314-1200 c;
2021
• Ms. Rebekah Harkins, 201 Carolina Point Parkway. Apt. 827, Greenville, SC 29607; 803-718-1230;
2022
• Rev. Andrew Di Iulio (CHM), 822 Knollwood, Greenville, SC 29607; 803-319-0252;
2023
• Rev. Fred Hope, 2548 Hwy. 54, Moreland, GA 30259;
803-439-6948; [email protected]
COMMITTEE ON CHURCH EXTENSION (4 yrs. Sabbatical 8 (4 teaching; 4 ruling)
2020
• Rev. Bill Slattery, 3890 Moore Duncan Hwy Moore, SC 29369,
864-909-2202, [email protected]
• Mr. Jim Wessells, 26 Race Point Way, Sharpsburg, GA 30277;
770-468-9800; [email protected]
2021
• Rev. Seth Yi (CHM), 1206 Calhoun St., Newberry, SC 29108,
318-680-4375; [email protected]
• Mr. Jay Younts, 621 Chastine Dr, Spartanburg, SC, 29701;
864-907-8452; [email protected]
2022
• Rev. Mark Hornby, 288 Mountain View Drive, Lavonia, GA 30553; 770-978-2414 h, 678-
362-8588 c; [email protected].
• Mr. Brion Holzberger, 864-303-7312 [email protected]
2023
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• Rev. Brandon Barrett, 12 Kenwood Lane, Greenville, SC 29609; 803-360-6946;
• Mr. Phil Porter, 6255 Courtside Drive, Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092; 770-449-6704
h, 404-754-3237 c; [email protected].
COMMITTEE ON THE MINISTER AND HIS WORK (4 yrs.; 3 teaching, 3 ruling)
2021
• Rev. Hank Wilson (CHM), 607 Jackson St, Thomson, GA 30824 706-639-7522;
• Mr. Woody Stone, 100 White Bark Way, Taylors, SC 29687;
864-201-4433; [email protected]
2022
• Rev. Scott Cook, 113 Muscadine Dr., Mauldin, SC 29662
864-901-8320; [email protected]
• Mr. Tommy Samuels, 2807 Cobbham Road, Thomson, GA
30824; 706-829-3191, [email protected]
2023
• Dr. John Cook, 120 High Garden Terrace, Newnan, GA 30263;
706-466-1181; [email protected]
• Mr. Steve Kern, 3 Shady Brook Lane, Greenville SC 29615;
864-414-6608; [email protected]
COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS (4 yrs.; members, 2 SC, 2 GA, 2 laypersons; elects own chair)
2020
• Mr. Patrick Ward, 734 Sid Hunter Rd., Senoia, GA 30276;
678.675.8063; [email protected]
• 2020 Mr. Charles “Chip” Maley, 538 Riveredge Ct., Moore, SC 29369; 864-574-7454;
2021
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• Rev. Paul G. Patrick (CHM), 606 Hwy. 185-South, Donalds, SC
29638; 864-378-6675; [email protected]
2023
• Rev. Charles Wilson, 204 Stonebrook Dr., Seneca, SC 29672;
864-882-6337; [email protected]
COMMITTEE ON STEWARDSHIP (4 yrs.; 6 members (3 ministers, 3 laypersons — if possible; staggered classes, 2 and then 1)
2020
• Rev. Eldredge Kelley, 725 Deadfall Rd. E, Greenwood, SC 29649; 864-223-1625 h, 864-341-6300 c;
• Mr. Rand Peterson, 247 Amber Sky Dr., Boiling Springs, SC 29316; 864-578-1109 h, 864-494-4368 c;
2021
• Dr. Chuck Wilson (CHM), 204 Stonebrook Dr., Seneca, SC
29672: 864-882-6337 [email protected]
2022
• Mr. Philip Malphrus, 3612 HWY 101, Woodruff, SC 29388; 864-663-9284 h; 864-313-0872 c;
• Mr. Jon Oren, 15 Hawks Perch Way, Simpsonville, SC 29681;
864-430-9320; [email protected]
2023
• Mr. Bob Land, 205 Ashcroft Lane, Simpsonville, SC 29681; 864-303-1937; [email protected]
LIAISON FOR WORLD WITNESS 2021
• David T. Griffin, 105 Kenilworth Dr. Greenville, SC 29615-2322; 864-268-2344 h, 864-233-6309 c;
REPRESENTATIVE TO SYNOD’S EXECUTIVE BOARD (4 yrs.; Minister or Elder)
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2023
• Dr. Eric Skaar, 216 Pea Ridge Road, Central, SC 29630; 864-
869-7979 h, 864-506-4739 c; [email protected]
REPRESENTATIVE TO SYNOD’S BOARD OF DUNLAP
ORPHANAGE (4 yrs.; either Minister or Elder)
2023
• Dr. Robert Bell, 979 Murdock Road, Due West, SC 29639-0668; 863-379-2436 h, 864-314-4391 c;
Treasurer
Second Presbytery Budget Report July 1, 2018 – February 20, 2019 Committee Budget Expenditures Balance Executive Committee Moderator’s Expense $500.00 $0.00 $500.00 Ecclesiastical Commissions $350.00 $0.00 $350.00 Stated Clerk Travel $250.00 $0.00 $250.00 Office $500.00 $0.00 $500.00 Contingency for MOP $200.00 $0.00 $200.00 Website $500.00 $0.00 $500.00 Honorarium $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 Treasurer Expenses $100.00 $100.00 $0.00 Office $100.00 $100.00 $0.00 Professional Audit $250.00 $0.00 $250.00 Honorarium $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 Custodial Properties Grace (Utilities & Taxes) $11,000.00 $9,909.72 $1,090.28 Tucker $0.00 $2,174.99 -$2,174.99 Repairs $1,052.00 $0.00 $1,052.00 Legal Fees $500.00 $0.00 $500.00 Presbytery Insurance $1,500.00 $1,407.00 $93.00 Christian Education
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Committee Expenses $500.00 $0.00 $500.00 Middle School Retreats $4,400.00 $4,400.00 $0.00 Senior High Retreats $4,400.00 $4,400.00 $0.00 Church Extension Committee Expenses $1,000.00 $235.62 $764.38 Verdae Mission $25,000.00 $20,000.00 $5,000.00 Savannah Mission $36,000.00 $27,000.00 $9,000.00 Minister & His Work $1,000.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 Chaplains $2,000.00 $1,800.00 $200.00 Accountability & Support $150.00 $0.00 $150.00 Candidates & Credentials $300.00 $0.00 $300.00 Nominations $100.00 $0.00 $100.00 Stewardship $500.00 $0.00 $500.00 World Witness Liaison $200.00 $0.00 $200.00 In and Out $13,000.00 Redeemer Loan $9,000.00 $9,000.00 $0.00 Erskine Seminary $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $0.00 RUF $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $0.00 Camp Joy $2,000.00 $0.00 $2,000.00 Totals $113,352.00 $103,527.33 $9,824.67 Respectfully Submitted, Peter A. Waid, Treasurer
Second Presbytery Income Report July 1, 2018 – February 20, 2019
Balance on Hand 7/1/2018 $691,941.53
Receipts:
Tucker Closing $67,349.58 Presbytery Dues Fall 2018 $24,669.00 Presbytery Dues Spring 2019 $24,198.33 Woodruff Mortgage Payments $18,900.00 Grace Property $24,600.00 McCormick Mortgage Payments $6,680.00 Gifts/Refunds/ONA Endo/Redeemer* $26,744.11 Bethlehem $6,672.00 Vanguard Income $13,122.11 Interest Income $16.45
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Total Receipts: $212,951.58
Total Disbursements: $103,527.33
Balance on Hand 2/20/2019 $801,365.78
Presbytery Bank Accounts:
General Fund Checking - 1st Piedmont $28,232.35 Land & Building M. M. - 1st Piedmont $102,001.07 Grace Checking - Wells Fargo $13,505.60 Presbytery Savings Acct. - Wells Fargo $31,136.52 Vanguard Investment Fund $626,490.24 Total Presbytery Funds $801,365.78
Respectfully Submitted,
Peter A. Waid, Treasurer *Refunds $245.11 Gifts $18,000.00 ONA $7,599.00 Redeemer Loan Repayment $900.00 $26,744.11
World Witness
Report of the World Witness Liaison To the Meeting of Second Presbytery – March 12, 2019
Dear Brothers, There are two matters to bring to your attention with this report: Urbana Missions Conference Update The missions conference known as Urbana held its triennial gathering in St. Louis, MO, this past December 27-31. In the weeks following, concerns were raised about the theological direction of this once stalwart convocation. In light of those concerns, I reached out to Alex Pettett, the
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executive director of World Witness. With his permission, I wanted to share with you the details of our conversation. Alex let me know that he had communicated with his Board regarding Urbana and some of the presentations that had been made. He said that World Witness is grieved by the stance that Urbana has taken, and that that is not the stance of World Witness as a missionary sending agency. Alex shared how the new direction of Urbana tends toward dimming the centrality and holiness of the Church and the Gospel. He went on to say that World Witness was doing two things:
Through Heiko Burklin (Mission Developer for World Witness), they were contacting each of the ARPs who attended the conference to let them know that World Witness does not share the concerning emphases that were expounded at Urbana and to receive feedback from the attendees themselves. Alex noted that that feedback indicated that many of the Urbana presentations were theologically sound and still strongly evangelical.
They were also exploring options for future missions conferences to support. Alex shared that one possible option is Cross for the Nations, at which John Piper was one of the main speakers at the January 2-5, 2019 conference.
2-2-20 Prayer Initiative Update Alex Pettett and Heiko Burklin are in the process of personally contacting each ARP pastor to follow up with them about the 2-2-20 Prayer Initiative to see if their congregations will be able to participate. The Prayer Initiative, which was launched at the 2018 meeting of General Synod, is inviting each ARP congregation prayerfully to ask God to reveal over 2 years, 2 individuals (from within their church whom God might be calling to missionary service), by Synod 2020 – thus the 2-2-20 Prayer Initiative. These individuals could currently be children or high schoolers or young adults or older adults, who are identified as potential missionaries. The local church will walk alongside the individuals in continued prayer, and World Witness will help with equipping them for future service. The prayer initiative is meant to raise awareness and passion for reaching the unreached with the Gospel.
