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Presbytery of Southern Kansas

45 Stated Meeting – September 20, 2011 45

The Presbytery of Southern Kansas convened with prayer at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept 20, 2011, at the First Presbyterian

Church, Winfield, by Moderator, Ben Ray.

The meeting opened with worship led by the Reverend Robert Wyman.

Quorum Present Each person must sign the attendance register for official attendance. Stated Clerk Rebecca New declared a quorum present

according to Article V.5.4 of the Ecclesiastical Bylaws, which requires that “one-fourth of the minister members and the elder

commissioners present, provided that one-fourth of the churches was represented.” Minister members: 80; Elder commissioners, 80.

Vouchers are available (the Presbytery pays $30 toward motel costs and 20 cents/mile for travel over 70 miles.)

Opening Business Moderator, Ben Ray called the Presbytery meeting to order. Additional handouts for the meeting are available at the registration tables. Anyone wishing to speak on the floor should identify themselves. All comments should be directed to the Moderator. All

motions must be submitted in writing and Robert’s Rules of Order will be followed.

Roll of Ministers Present James Anderson Charles Ayers James Ayers

Paul Bammel Amy Baumgartner Jane Brigden-Graham Jan Brooks Larry Cracraft Amy Dame

Anthony D’Olio Laura Frazey Dick Gorham

Michael Herring Skip Johnson Roberta Karchner

Keith Koch Jeremiah Lange Regina Maas David McKechnie George Mitchell Diane Monger

William Mulford Rebecca New Tom Oak

William O’Connell Kermit Oppriecht Denise Pass Arlene Patrick Jesse Patrick Ben Ray

H. Dick Reynolds Tom Robson Charles Ross

Steve Saville Loran Scott Dennis Scheibmeir

Scott Solether Seth Svaty Don Waite John Wilson Stephen Wing Bob Wyman

Roll of Ministers Excused Nick Adams Keith Allison John Barkett

John Barnum Shirley Barnum Allen Beach

Eugene Blake George Boone Don Calderwood Tom Church David Clipson Richard Daeschner

Danny Daniel Joyce Daniel

Robert Duncan Larre Eschliman John Enwright Monty Fey Gail Fisher James Grant

Strother Gross Gerald Hallberg John Haspels

William Hastings Jerry Hilton Doug Kelly Christian Kettler Margaret Lacy William Long

Gordon Mackay William McConnelee Bert McCormick

Paul Mueller Catherine Neely William Nelson

David Owens Don Owens Mary Carol Perrott Melissa Ramos Jack Singer Roland Slater

Anne Smith Alfred Spotts Hal Staats

Judith Steele Dawn Swartz Steve Washburn C Ernest Williams John Williams James Wooten



Roll of Ministers Absent Helen Rose Moore Geoffery Snook Jennifer Snook

Irving Simon Elizabeth Vogt-Woodin

Elder Commissioners Present Arkansas City, Robert Barrett; Cambridge, Carolyn Colburn; Coffeyville, Jim Liddell; Derby, Marilyn Armstrong; El

Dorado, Forrest Rhodes; Freeport, Mary Dusenbury; Garden City, Jay Schoonover; Halstead, Jackie Burnett; Hutchinson,

Lisa Barke; Kingman, Betty Boese; Larned, Marylee Phinney; Marion: Ed Wheeler; Mayfield, Wanda Jeffries; McPherson,

Craig Gannon; Neodesha, Mina Olson; New Covenant, Eugene Nolte; Newton, Susan Wyman; Pratt, Janet Luttrell; Sterling, Mona Ball; Viola, James Billups; Wellington, Gloria Klima; Wichita: Bethel, Joan Schatz; Brotherhood, William Taylor;

Covenant, Jennifer Keim; Eastminster, John Moody, Suzanne Moody, Jack Argetsinger, Ken Juell, Jack Kirkham; First, Joe

Allen Lang, David Grisham; Grace, Mardelle Moyers, Amy Kaspar Woolf; Korean, Hyuck Kwon; Westwood, Margie Prichard; Winfield, Jackie Russell.

Elder Commissioners Absent Anthony-Hopewell, Arlington, Ashland, Bucklin, Caldwell, Chase, Cherryvale, Conway Springs, Dodge City, Great Bend,

Harper, Haysville, Holcomb, Independence, Jetmore, Kingsdown, Lakin, Leoti, Liberal, Lyons, Medicine Lodge, Parks, St.

Luke, Spearville, Syracuse, Tribune, Wichita: Calvary, Mt Vernon, Southwest, St Luke, Trinity, Yates Center, Zenith.

Council Members Present but not mentioned above Dwight Corrin, Mary Ellen Garver, Mary Knecht, Sue Nispel, Douglas Hutchison

Staff Members Present Brian Wheeler – Director of Camping Ministries

Rachel Furry – Bookkeeper

Jan Lane – Administrative Assistant

Corresponding Members Joseph Rychcik – Presbytery of Washington

David A Reiter – Presbytery of Northern Plains

Jim Uhlig – United Methodist Church

Chris Ecshelman – Chaplain, WSU Campus Ministries

Commissioned Lay Pastors Present Kay Hull, Barney Korbelik, Diane Massey

Other Ministers

Eric Williams, Dick Busby

Inquirers and Candidates

Kyle McCormick

Paula Steinbacher

First Time Elders Elders were introduced by their pastors.

Temporary Committee Vouchers and Tellers – Ken Coryell, Ernie Hull, Marilyn Armstrong

Visitors 20 visitors registered



Docket A motion prevailed to approve the docket as amended.

Proposed Docket

Presbytery of Southern Kansas Stated Meeting

September 20, 2011

9:00 am Opening Worship

9:45 am Opening Business: Orientation; Seating of Corresponding Members; First- time Ruling Elders introduced;

Appointment of Temporary Committee; Approval of Docket

9:50 am Council Report

Budget and Finance

Vision and Planning

10:29 am Korean Presbyterian Church Hyuck Kwon

10:30 am BREAK

10:50 am Nominations Committee (O) Jim Anderson

11:05 am Committee on Ministry (H) Dick Reynolds

11:35 am Mission Partnership Mary Knecht

Noon LUNCH (deadline for New Business)

1:00 pm Camping Ministries Jeremiah Lange

1:10 pm Fellowship Gathering Report

1:30 pm Mission Partnership Mary Knecht

2: 10 pm BREAK (deadline for vouchers)

2:30 pm Report of Temp. Administrator Jay Ayers

2:50 pm Stated Clerk Report (A) Rebecca New

3:00 pm Committee on Preparation (K) Amy Dame

3:05 pm Church Order (L) Dwight Corrin

3:10 pm Unfinished Business/ New Business

Temporary Committee Report

3: 15 pm Adjournment



Board of Trustees A motion prevailed that the Viola Presbyterian Church is given authority to sell the manse and the vacant property where the

old church existed (lots 3,4,5 and 6 of Block 32 in Robinson Addition of Viola, KS) in whole or in part.

The listing price to be set at $50,000 and sold for no less than $45,000.

The proceeds from the sale to b used by Viola Presbyterian church first to complete the basement of their new building,

with any remaining amount to be applied to their loan with Church Development Corporation.

Council Reports

Budget and Finance

A motion prevailed that the per capita is set at $26 per member for 2012.

Douglas Hutchison reviewed the financial reports: Statement of Activities Jan 1, 2011-July 31, 2011; 2011 Year to Date Receipts as of 8/31/2011; Balance Sheet – Jan 1, 2011to July 31,2011; PSK Chart of Reserve and Other Funds; 2012 Proposed

Budget. (see Appendix A, B, C, D, and E)

A motion prevailed to receive the financial reports as presented. A motion prevailed that should there be budgeted funds in the Video Conferencing Development line item which remain

unspent at the end of 2011, a reserve account is established for technology and the unspent funds be placed in that reserve fund.

Vision and Planning

Regina Maas presented a review of the Vision and Planning Committee’s Report, “Living Into Our Vision.” (see

Appendix F)

A motion prevailed to accept the report, “Living Into Our Vision,” and instruct the Church Order Committee to write

a Manual of Operations regarding the implementation of the report.

Request from the Korean Presbyterian Church. The Korean Presbyterian Church asks for the prayers

and the support of the Presbytery. A Sunday school program exists with children who speak English as their

best language, while we who are adult members speak Korean as our best language. We are praying for a missionary

Sunday school teacher who would come and teach our children in English. A small stipend might be arranged. If you

know someone who might be interested in a missionary project like this, please call the Presbytery office.

Thank you very much.

Nominations Committee

Jim Anderson reminded those assembled that letters had been sent to all church and minister members eligible to

serve as General Assembly commissioners. He encouraged suggestions for Presbytery committees and General

Assembly Commissioners.

A full slate of nominees will be presented at the November 15th

Presbytery meeting.

Committee on Ministry

H. Dick Reynolds presented the committee report.

1.Rev. Anne Smith, member-at-large, has changed jobs. She is no longer the chaplain at

SterlingCollege. She has taken a temporary part-time position at a Church outside of Vancouver, British Columbia.

As a member-at-large, Anne will report annually to the Presbytery regarding her ministry in Surrey, BC.

2. Rev. Bill McConnelee is appointed Moderator of the Lyons Presbyterian Church.

3. Rev. Ardeen Webster, a minister from the Church of God, Anderson, currently serving as Temporary

Supply at Syracuse, is given permission to celebrate the sacraments at the Syracuse

Presbyterian Church.

4. Retired Pastors Luncheon was held and well attended. A follow-up gathering is planned for

Oct. 14th at the Community Presbyterian Church of Chase.



5. It shall be the policy of the COM to recommend to Presbytery the status of

“honorably retired” to any teaching elder (pastor) in good standing that retires from PSK.

6. Covenant Presbyterian Church in Wichita is given permission to form a Pastoral Nominating Committee..

7. Rev. Helen Rose Moore is listed on the pulpit supply list.

8. Rev. Bob Wyman’s contract is renewed at Winfield.

9. COM approved the Interim CIF for First Wichita.

10. The COM recommends the gracious dismissal policy entitled: Process for Congregations

Considering Leaving the Presbyterian Church (USA) be made a permanent addition to the

Presbytery’s Manual of Operations. It is presented as a first reading. Currently the COM has voted to be guided by

this document until it can be approved. (see Appendix G)

The 2012 Compensation guidelines are provided. (see Appendix H)

Joseph Rychcik was introduced for examination for membership, presented his faith journey and entertained questions

from Commissioners.

A motion prevailed to arrest the examination.

A motion prevailed that Joseph Rychcik is received as a member of Presbytery of Southern Kansas, transferring

from Washington Presbytery.

A motion prevailed that pending the call of New Covenant Presbyterian Church to Joseph Rychcik as full time

installed pastor beginning December 1, 2011, be found in order with the following terms:

Cash $44,215

Housing Allowance $15,281

Full medical, pension, and death benefits of the Board of Pensions $20,858

Auto Allowance $ 1,500

Professional Allowance $ 1,500

Continuing Education/year $ 1,500

Moving Expenses (the lesser of 3 bids to be provided)

Deferred Compensation $ 4,220

Med/Dental reimbursable allowance up to $ 2,500

5 weeks of Vacation including 5 Sundays

TOTAL $91,574

2 weeks study leave annual including 2 Sundays (cum to 4 weeks)

The AA/EEO document is on file in the Presbytery Office.

Sexual Misconduct Form has been signed

A motion prevailed to approve the Ordination and Installation Commission for Michael Herring on Sunday, October 23, 2011,

at 3:00 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Hutchinson:

Reverends Ben Ray, Moderator; John Barkett Elders Claire Foy, First Hutchinson; Dale Turner, New Covenant; Mary Goodwin, Covenant.



A motion prevailed to approve the changes in the Terms of Call for John Barkett to the First Presbyterian Church, Kingman from full time to half-time (20 hrs) be found in order with the following terms:

Cash Salary $10,150

Housing Allowance $ 4,365

Auto Allowance $ 3,000

Educational Allowance $ 500

Supplemental Life Ins. $ 516

Medical and Pension (based on minimum $34,385) $ 8,970

TOTAL $27,500

5 weeks of vacation

2 weeks study leave annual including 2 Sundays

A motion prevailed to approve the employment of John Barkett as a contracted part-time Chaplain with Larned State

Hospital (24 hours a week).

A motion prevailed that John Barkett is given permission to serve the Lord’s Supper in the position as Chaplain with

Larned State Hospital.

The Committee On Ministry report is arrested.

Mission Partnership and Support

A motion prevailed that the PSK worship offering is designated to the Bethaine Vocational School.

Mary Knecht introduced Christopher Ecshelman, Chaplain at Wichita State University Camp Ministries. Reverend

Ecshelman reported on the building the campus ministry program.

The Brotherhood Day Camp thanks the Presbytery for the donations of supplies and monetary contributions this last

summer. A special thank you was extended to Reverend Paul Bammel and the youth from Eastminster who came to

help at the Day Camp. The Brotherhood Day Camp reports that all bills associated with summer Day Camp have

been paid.

Mary Knecht challenged Commissioners to step forward and contribute supplies needed by the Brotherhood Pre-

School. She also reminded PSK that beginning Oct 4, 2011, the Brotherhood Food Pantry will be open only on the

first and third Tuesdays of the month.

Laura Frazey spoke to the Presbytery concerning the need for funds for seminary scholarship. She also asked that

each church consider providing a summer internship for a seminary student.

Mary Knecht reported that the 139 year old partnership between the PC USA and the Mexico Presbyterian churches

has been severed based upon the result of the vote concerning Amendment 10-A.

The Mexican General Assembly asked all American missionaries serving in Mexico to leave immediately. Jay Ayers

has been in communication with Pastor Ramon Garcia from the Presbytery of Chihuahua, Mexico. They are

requesting that PSK send a letter verifying that PSK voted against Amendment 10-A. That letter would allow the

Presbytery of Chihuahua to continue its relationship with PSK. The Mission Partnership and Support Committee

decided to ask the PSK Stated Clerk, and Jay Ayers (as translator) to compose the correspondence requested by the

Presbytery of Chihuahua.

The Presbytery broke for lunch.



Arrested COM Report continued.

David A. Reiter was introduced for examination for membership, presented his faith journey and entertained questions

from Commissioners.

A motion prevailed to arrest the examination.

A motion prevailed that the David A. Reiter is received as a member of Presbytery of Southern Kansas, transferring

from Northern Plains Presbytery. Dick Reynolds informed the Presbytery that the Terms of Call for David A. Reiter would be presented at the November meeting

of Presbytery.

Camping Committee

Brian Wheeler reported that 492 PSK children attended summer camp at Westminster Woods Camp and that exceeded camp attendance records for the last ten years.

The 2012 Westminster Woods Camp Schedule was presented:

Winter Retreats 2012

Theme: Seeking God..

Young Adult January 6-8

High School January 20-22

Middle School February 3-5

Summer Camp 2012

Theme: The Journey

Family Camp June 1-3

3rd

-4th Grade Camp June 5-8

5th-6

th Grade Camp June 11-15

7th-8

th Grade Camp June 18-22

HS Camp June 25-July 1

Young Adult Labor Day Weekend Retreat 2012

August 31-September 3rd

Fellowship Gathering Report

Ben Ray, Jay Ayers and H. Dick Reynolds reported on the Fellowship Gathering held in Minneapolis, MN, August

24-27, 2011. Attendance at the conference was approximately 2,000 people.

Attendees heard and discussed ideas concerning the affirmative vote concerning Amendment 10-A from both

individuals and congregations. The PCUSA was represented at the meeting by Stated Clerk, Grady Parsons and

others. Regional gatherings were encouraged so that further discussion could be continued. Another Fellowship

Gathering is schedule for January 2012.

A motion prevailed to grant Sherry Phillips, Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church permission to speak to

Commissioners. She addressed the Commissioners regarding her personal reflections concerning the Fellowship

Gathering and the/development of this new reformed movement.

Mission Partnership and Support

Pix Mahler, coordinator of churches and middle governing bodies interested in doing ministry in Haiti, spoke about

the changes that have occurred for those serving in the mission field. She shared about the specific work of the

PCUSA in Haiti



Lorraine Barrett, First Presbyterian Church, Arkansas City, spoke about her mission trip to Haiti.

Skip Johnson addressed the ever expanding solar water projects in Haiti and about the recipient of the Presbytery’s

offering - Bethanie Vocational School, Haiti.

Susan Wyman, Moderator, PSK Presbyterian Women, reviewed the 2011 activities of Presbyterian Women,

reminded the Commissioners of the upcoming PW Fall Gatherings on Sept 22 and 29th

, and encouraged everyone to

join her in attending the PW World Wide Gathering “River of Hope” in July 2012 in Orlando, FL.

Members of the Mission Partnership and Support Committee presented a skit to encourage Commissioners to give to

the mission projects of PSK.

Temporary PSK Administrator

Jay Ayers shared his personal reflections concerning the importance of the PSK’s process of examining and

welcoming new minister members into PSK during the Presbytery meetings.

Stated Clerk’s Report

Received from other PCUSA Presbyteries

James Wooten (Homestead)

Anthony D’Olio Ordained by Southern Kansas

Dismissed to other PCUSA Presbyteries

Elizabeth Morgan (Northern Waters)

Catherine Northrup (Grand Canyon)

Investigating Committee report: No charges will be filed in Disciplinary Case 2010-1

A motion prevailed to approve the minutes of the June 14, 2011 and July 5, 2011.

Stated Clerk Pro Tem, Reverend Larry Cracraft, addressed Remedial Case 2011-1 and the Settlement Agreement

offered by the Committee of Counsel. He specified that this case focused on the decisions and actions of PSK. He

reviewed the Settlement Agreement (see Appendix I)

A motion prevailed to receive and adopt the Remedial Case 2011-1 Settlement Agreement.

Committee on Preparation for Ministry

Amy Dame reported that Candidate, Susanne Bendoraitis, has accepted a call to John Knox Presbyterian Church in

the Presbytery of Western Reserve . Susanne lives in England and travel is difficult. The committee recommends that

Susanne is transferred as a Candidate to the Presbytery of Western Reserve that she might be examined for ordination

and hold the service of ordination there.

A motion prevailed that Susanne Bendoraitis is transferred as a Candidate to Presbytery of Western Reserve.



Church Order Committee

Dwight Corrin presented the schedule for the Clerk of Session Minutes Review:

Session Minutes Review Dates and Locations:

West Oct 8, 2011 First Presbyterian, Dodge City

East Central Oct 15, 2011 First Presbyterian, Wichita

Southeast Oct 22, 2011 First Presbyterian, Winfield

North Central Oct 29, 2011 First Presbyterian, Hutchinson

All reviews begin at 1:00 p.m.

West, East Central, etc., are suggested locations for clerks within those areas. However, each Clerk of Session may

choose which location to attend.

New Business

Reverend Paul Bammel made the following motions:

An Administrative Commission’s (AC) actions and decisions shall not be effective until after the governing body

which appointed the AC has had a chance to review them. The motion was seconded. Discussion ensued.

A motion prevailed to refer the motion to the Church Order Committee.

Motions brought forth in a Presbytery of Southern Kansas meeting may not be voted on until all the voting members

have had sufficient opportunity to view the motion in print or on a screen at the meeting. The motion was seconded.

Discussion ensued


All financial obligations owed by the Presbytery of Southern Kansas to member churches, minister members, or elder

commissioners of the Presbytery of Southern Kansas, must be paid in full within thirty (30) days unless written or

electronic mail notice with an explanation of delay is provided. The motion was seconded. Discussion ensued.


By the end of every year for the first six (6) years that a Pastor serves a congregation, the congregation shall set aside

one (1) month’s salary and benefits at the current terms of call to ensure money is available in case a process of the

Dissolution of the Pastoral Relationship should occur. The motion was seconded. Discussion ensued.


The Presbytery of Southern Kansas pay Rebecca New three (3) months of additional salary monthly for the next three

(3) months to equal six (6) months of salary severance pay and that the money is taken from the Small Church

Development Fund. The motion was seconded. Discussion ensued.

A motion prevailed to refer the motion to the Committee on Ministry.

Larry Cracraft was granted a time of personal privilege. He addressed Commissioners in regards to his concerns for

pastors who have experienced involuntary separation/dissolutions.



Report of Temporary Committees

A motion prevailed to pay the vouchers as presented.

An offering of $772.00 was collected and is designated to the Bethanie Vocational School, Haiti.

Next Council meeting: October 24 Next PSK meeting: November 15

Wichita, KS New Covenant Presbyterian Church

A motion prevailed to adjourn.

The meeting closed in prayer.

Rebecca New Jan Lane

Stated Clerk Journal Clerk



Appendix A – Statement of Activities 1/1/2011 to 7/31/2011

Year to

Date 2011

Budget % of

Budget

Budgeted Income:

Per Capita

158,647

302,160 53%

Shared Missions 182,274

325,000 56%

Interest & Dividends -- Investments 4,375

15,000 29%

Other Income

-

2,000 0%

Camping Reserves -

22,780 0%

Camp 129,207

184,500 70%

Total Budgeted Income

474,503

851,440 56%

Budgeted Expenses:

Presbytery Office Expense 15,110

37,500 40%

Presbytery FICA/Med 4,952

8,861 56%

Presbytery Moderator Expense

-

- 0%

Committee on Preparation for Ministry 651

3,000 22%

Committee on Ministry 2,474

5,000 49%

Committee on Mission Partnership & Support

29,408

35,000 84%

Congregational Ministries Committee 7,561

11,800 64%

Other Expenses 90

2,000 4%

Camp Committee

172

300 57%

Camp Support Staff 61,414

79,230 78%

Camp Programming 39,818

44,500 89%

Camp Operations

51,427

83,250 62%

Council 1,282

3,000 43%

Budget & Finance Sub-Committee 6

200 3%

Personnel Sub-Committee

-

50 0%

Council Nominating -

50 0%

Planning and Visioning -

2,000 0%

Trustees Sub-Committee

52

100 52%

Discernment and Visioning -

- 0%

Committee on Church Order 91

250 36%

Committee for Nominations

-

600 0%

Committee on Representation -

50 0%

Administrative Commissions 331

500 66%

PSK Disaster Committee

80

250 32%

Meetings of Presbytery 3,489

5,000 70%

Legal and Audit -

5,200 0%

Office of the Presbyter

6,709

98,475 7%



Appendix A – Statement of Activities 1/1/2011 to 7/31/2011 (continued)

Office Secretary 20,498

39,725 52%

Office of Stated Clerk

16,229

27,541 59%

Office of Treasurer -

- 0%

Resource Center -

- 0%

Bookkeeper

7,429

15,000 50%

Camp Manager 34,206

61,746 55%

Camp Admin. Assistant 16,173

28,034 58%

GA Per Capita

30,928

65,468 47%

Synod Per Capita 14,830

27,396 54%

GA Shared Missions 53,315

96,000 56%

Synod Shared Missions 15,659

27,625 57%

Video Conferencing Development -

30,200 0%

Unfunded Expense

6,539 0%

Total Budgeted Disbursements

434,385

851,440 51%

Net Budgeted Revenue over (under)

Budgeted Disbursements 40,118



Appendix B - 2011 Year to Date Receipts as of 8/31/11 for PC, SM, TE & Special Offerings

Church 2011 Per Capita

Owed Paid Shared Missions

Pledged Paid Theological Education

Anthony, Hopewell $450 $450.00 $0 $750.00 $0.00

Arkansas City, First $6,720 $4,570.50 $0 $7,875.00 $0.00

Arlington $480 $480.00 $0 $0.00 $0.00

Ashland $1,410 $1,410.00 $3,000 $1,500.00 $0.00

Belle Plaine $780 $780.00 $0 $0.00 $0.00

Bucklin $390 $0.00 $300 $0.00 $0.00

Caldwell $1,050 $1,082.17 $0 $1,972.53 $75.04

Cambridge $1,590 $1,590.00 $200 $257.00 $50.00

Chase, Community $840 $840.00 $2,500 $1,875.00 $0.00

Cherryvale $1,020 $1,020.00 $2,500 $1,500.00 $150.00

Coffeyville $2,670 $0.00 $100 $100.00 $0.00

Coldwater $840 $840.00 $0 $1,500.00 $100.00

Conway Springs $1,290 $0.00 $0 $0.00 $0.00

Derby $8,940 $8,940.00 $0 $12,000.00 $1,500.00

Dodge City $7,140 $5,355.00 $0 $0.00 $0.00

El Dorado, First $8,880 $5,937.50 $5,000 $3,333.36 $0.00

Freeport $1,470 $1,225.00 $3,000 $2,000.00 $0.00

Garden City $6,030 $5,280.00 $0 $6,666.64 $1,200.00

Great Bend $5,040 $1,656.00 $0 $2,807.49 $0.00

Halstead $1,980 $1,980.00 $0 $0.00 $0.00

Harper $810 $300.00 $0 $0.00 $0.00

Haysville, St. Marks $840 $0.00 $0 $0.00 $0.00

Holcomb $210 $0.00 $0 $0.00 $0.00

Hutchinson, First $12,180 $10,353.00 $42,912 $28,608.00 $1,666.66

Hutchinson, New

Covenant $9,420 $4,710.00 $2,700 $2,934.00 $115.00

Independence $7,590 $3,795.00 $4,410 $3,645.00 $0.00

Jetmore $2,460 $2,460.00 $3,000 $1,500.00 $750.00

Kingman $1,950 $1,950.00 $0 $3,200.00 $400.00

Kingsdown $1,410 $0.00 $0 $0.00 $0.00

Lakin $1,650 $1,650.00 $5,600 $3,266.69 $0.00

Larned $3,570 $3,070.00 $0 $2,000.00 $0.00

Leoti, First $1,020 $850.00 $0 $1,500.00 $0.00

Leoti, Parks $630 $630.00 $630 $0.00 $0.00

Liberal $1,800 $600.00 $0 $0.00 $400.00

Lyons $2,460 $1,140.00 $0 $466.67 $0.00



Appendix B - 2011 Year to Date Receipts as of 8/31/11 for PC, SM, TE & Special Offerings (continued)

Marion $2,550 $0.00 $0 $0.00 $0.00 $1,009.50

Mayfield, Federated $330 $330.00 $0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

McPherson $5,880 $5,880.00 $13,407 $8,938.04 $0.00 $2,046.65

Medicine Lodge $450 $450.00 $500 $693.75 $0.00 $70.00

Neodesha $480 $420.00 $0 $450.00 $0.00 $0.00

Newton, First $6,870 $2,920.00 $15,000 $13,017.00 $500.00 $1,297.00

Newton, St. Luke $3,810 $0.00 $0 $1,000.00 $0.00 $522.85

Pratt $6,000 $3,471.36 $9,000 $6,000.00 $250.00 $761.80

Spearville, The Federated $990 $990.00 $0 $840.00 $0.00 $160.00

Sterling $4,290 $2,145.00 $16,500 $5,000.00 $0.00 $1,204.69

Syracuse $3,840 $3,840.00 $1,200 $2,400.00 $0.00 $2,605.00

Tribune $1,290 $1,290.00 $0 $1,750.00 $0.00 $398.00

Viola $780 $780.00 $0 $1,480.00 $100.00 $230.00

Wellington $3,540 $3,540.00 $0 $0.00 $0.00 $542.81

Wichita, Bethel $1,020 $1,020.00 $0 $1,570.80 $250.00 $426.00

Wichita, Brotherhood $960 $200.00 $200 $25.00 $0.00 $55.00

Wichita, Calvary $690 $690.00 $0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Wichita, Covenant $13,500 $8,769.00 $11,891 $7,927.36 $0.00 $0.00

Wichita, Eastminster $66,600 $12,487.50 $0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Wichita, First $19,650 $13,100.00 $67,000 $44,666.64 $1,333.36 $6,541.90

Wichita, Grace $16,920 $8,460.00 $0 $4,112.78 $0.00 $2,705.92

Wichita, Korean $990 $990.00 $0 $500.00 $0.00 $0.00

Wichita, Mt. Vernon $3,930 $0.00 $0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Wichita, Southwest $2,040 $0.00 $0 $0.00 $0.00 $1,021.86

Wichita, St. Luke $1,470 $1,470.00 $2,000 $1,000.00 $200.00 $295.00

Wichita, Trinity $7,680 $3,500.00 $0 $9,064.00 $0.00 $1,040.27

Wichita, Westwood $8,280 $5,520.00 $0 $1,904.74 $0.00 $41.19

Winfield $8,100 $5,420.00 $0 $7,310.00 $0.00 $1,004.00

Yates Center $1,050 $1,050.00 $0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Zenith $1,170 $1,170.00 $0 $200.00 $0.00 $0.00

Totals $302,160 $164,847.03 $212,550 $211,107.49 $9,040.06 $38,923.60



Appendix C – Balance Sheet 1/1/2011 to 7/31/2011

ASSETS

PETTY CASH 34.13

BANK OF AMERICA-CHECKING 55,161.48

BANK OF THE WEST-CHECKING 59,849.67

BANK OF THE WEST-MONEY MARKET 50,594.77

BANK OF THE WEST--SPECIAL GIFT WMW 21,232.45

FNB-FREDONIA PETTY CASH 1,500.00

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - M. CAMPBELL 3,779.90

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CONWAY SPRINGS 1,691.70

CHURCH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 50,160.25

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FOUNDATION 395,661.60

WMW-SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT 23,853.93

BANK OF THE WEST --CHAPEL 80,599.17

RESOURCES FOR RESALE 2,053.11

COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 12,622.65

ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION (9,350.22)

GENERAL OFFICE EQUIPMENT 14,133.28


BUILDING AND LAND-OFFICE 120,282.38


AUTOMOBILES 25,441.56


MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT 102,255.53


BUILDINGS-WMW 570,243.76


IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BLDGS.-WMW 136,976.84


LAND 20,695.00

LAND IMPROVEMENTS -

DEPRECIATION LAND IMPROVEMENTS -

Total Assets 1,248,879.04



Appendix C – Balance Sheet 1/1/2011 to 7/31/2011 (continued)

LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES

Liabilities

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -

SYNOD PAYABLE--SHARED MISSIONS 3,343.64

GA PAYABLE--SHARED MISSIONS 18,356.91

STERLING COLLEGE PAYABLE 678.00

SYNOD PAYABLE--PER CAPITA 145.83

GA PAYABLE--PER CAPITA 1,148.44

FEDERAL WITHHOLDING TAX -

KANSAS WITHHOLDING TAX -

FICA WITHHOLDING -

MEDICARE WITHHOLDING -

NOTE PAYABLE--TOYOTA FINANCIAL 7,067.10

CAMP DEPOSITS 400.00

Total Liabilities 31,139.92

Reserved Funds

PBY-PROP & EQUIPMENT FUND BALANCE 7,540.03

PER CAPITA FUND BALANCE -

N. MEXICO PARTNERSHIP 180.73

KS PASTORS & EDUCATORS SEMINAR 561.82

YOUTH TRIENNIUM 2,039.25

NEW CHURCH DEVELOPMENT 99,291.47

CONGREGATIONAL REDEVELOPMENT 89,371.80

TRUSTEE CAPITAL 120,659.17

CAR LOAN PYMT FUND 7,067.10

SELF DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE 700.93

SMALL CHURCH RESERVE FUND 30,338.08

PEACEMAKING 681.10

HAITI WATER PURIFICATION GRANT 35,000.00

ADMINISTRATORS' CON'T ED. 2,139.49



Appendix C – Balance Sheet 1/1/2011 to 7/31/2011 (continued)

DISASTER DAMAGE 18,534.37

INQUIRER/CANDIDATE SUPPORT 13,883.98

LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 1,195.14

WELL ROYALTIES 4,000.00

SCH. & SMALL CH. NETWORK EVENTS 3,000.00

CONGREGATIONAL EMERGENCY LOAN 68,464.55

VISIONING 8,004.71

WMW-CHAPEL 98,396.89

WMW-FRIENDS OF THE WMW 7,276.15

WMW-SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT 23,853.93

WMW-SPECIAL GIFTS 47,239.33

WMW-PROPERTY & EQUIP. FD BALANCE 263,035.97

Total Reserved Funds 952,455.99

Fund Balance

GENERAL OPERATING FUND BALANCE 211,614.03

NET ACTIVITY 53,669.10

Total Fund Balance 265,283.13

Total Liabilities and Fund Balances

1,248,879.04



Appendix D - Chart of Reserve and Other Funds

RESERVE FUNDS PURPOSE/USE/RESTRICTION COMMITTEE OF OVERSIGHT

BALANCE AS OF 8/31/11

New Church Development For New Church Development program and property. Council

99,291.47

Congregational Redevelopment

One time grants for congregational program where PSK is a partner in the program. Council

89,371.80

Congregational Emergency Loan

May be invested in immediate/emergency loans to protect the Presbytery's interest in real property.

Council and Trustees

68,464.55

Disaster Relief Accumulated special gifts for disaster relief. Council 18,534.37

Peacemaking Fund Unexpended from PSK portion of peacemaking offerings. Mission Partnership

681.10

Small Church Reserve

Dedicated to the nurture, support and encouragement of those smaller congregations that need one time or periodic financial assistance for the pursuit of Christian ministry and mission in their particular corner of the world. Council

30,338.08

Inquirer/Candidate Support Receipts from special offerings at installations and ordinations for grant/loan scholarships.

Committee on Preparation

13,883.98

Scholarships & Small Church Network Undefined, funds from Bi-Centennial Fund. Council

3,000.00

Trustee Capital Fund Accumulated funds from sale of real property. Trustees 120,659.17

Westminster Woods Special Gifts Accumulated from designated gifts. Camping

47,239.33

Friends of Westminster Woods

Contributions from those that make a yearly commitment to support the vital ministry of outdoor Christian education. Camping

7,276.15

Westminster Woods Property Development (chapel)

For the construction, repair and maintenance of the Westminster Woods facility. Camping

98,396.89

Visioning Funds donated for consultants for the sabbatical year. Council

8,004.71

Haiti (Solar Water Systems) Grant funds received for solar water systems in Haiti. Mission Partnership

35,000.00

Youth Triennium Holding fund for annual budget for triennial event participation.

Congregational Ministries

2,039.25

Administrator's Continuing Education Holding account for carry over funds. Council

2,139.49



Appendix E – Proposed 2012 PSK Budget

2011

Budget

2012 Proposed Budget

Budgeted Income

TOTAL PER CAPITA 302,160.00 255,606.00

($26.00 per member)

TOTAL SHARED MISSION GIVING 325,000.00 325,000.00

INTEREST ON INVESTED FUNDS 15,000.00 5,000.00

OTHER INCOME 2,000.00 2,000.00

PSK EVENTS-CAMP 102,500.00 set by camp committee

CPCM-PSK CHURCHES 43,000.00 set by camp committee

CPCM-NON-PSK GROUPS 39,000.00 set by camp committee

CPCM-ALL OTHER INCOME 22,780.00 set by camp committee

Total Budgeted Income 851,440.00 587,606.00

Budgeted Expenses

PRESBYTERY OFFICE EXPENSE

POSTAGE 3,500.00 2,500.00

TELEPHONE 5,350.00 4,000.00

COMPUTER SUPPORT 2,000.00 2,000.00

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 2,500.00 2,000.00

EQUIPMENT LEASE 3,600.00 3,600.00

INSURANCE 7,000.00 8,000.00

PRINTING 750.00 100.00

OFFICE SUPPLIES 3,000.00 2,000.00

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 1,000.00 1,000.00

BANK-SERVICE CHARGES 300.00 300.00

FACILITY EXPENSE 8,500.00 8,500.00

Total PSK Office Expenses 37,500.00 34,000.00



Appendix E – Proposed 2012 PSK Budget (continued)

CPM COMMITTEE MT'G. EXPENSES 400.00 400.00

CPM-INTERVIEWS/VISITS 2,300.00 2,300.00

CPM-PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION 300.00 300.00

Total CPM Expenses 3,000.00 3,000.00

COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY

COM.-GENERAL MEETINGS 1,250.00

COM-ADMINISTRATION 250.00

COM-SERVICE TO CHURCHES-TRI VISITS 1,000.00

COM-KANSAS PASTORS' SCHOOL 500.00

COM-EMERGENCY AID 1,000.00

COM -CONTINUING ED. SCHOLARSHIPS 500.00

COM-SEXUAL MISCON. POLICY TRNG. 500.00

Total COM Expenses 5,000.00 5,000.00

MISSION PARTNERSHIP & SUPPORT

MPS-EMMAUS HOUSE 1,200.00 Budget & Finance usually

MPS-NEODESHA, HELPING HANDS 1,000.00 sets the total budget

MPS-BROTHERHOOD COMMUNITY MINISTRIES

20,000.00 for Mission Partnership

MPS-MISSION FOOD PURCHASE-LAKIN 125.00 and Support Committee

MPS-CAMPUS MINISTRIES 4,000.00 and they decide the mission

MPS-MISSION TRIPS FACULTY -STERLING COLL 1,000.00

projects to fund.

MPS-NUEVO CALVARIO/EL SALVADOR 1,500.00

MPS-FPC, INDEPENDENCE, CUFF 100.00

MPS-FPC, INDEPENDENCE, FAST 150.00

MPS-INTERFAITH MIN.-GO ZONES 500.00

MPS-NORTHERN MEXICO PARTNERSHIP 1,000.00

MPS-UNASSIGNED 4,425.00

Total MPS Expenses 35,000.00 35,000.00




CONG. MINISTRIES COMMITTEE

CM-YOUTH COUNCIL 8,000.00 8,000.00

CM-YOUTH TRIENNIUM-TO RESERVE 1,000.00 1,500.00

CM-EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP 300.00 300.00

CM-RESOURCE CENTER 2,500.00 2,000.00

Total CM Expenses 11,800.00 11,800.00

OTHER PBY EXPENSE

OTHER PSK EXPENSE 2,000.00 2,000.00

Total Other PBY Expense 2,000.00 2,000.00

WMW CAMP MANAGER

CAMP MGR.'S SALARY 38,998.00 38,998.00

CAMP MGR.'S HOUSING 13,075.00 13,075.00

CAMP MGR.-HOUSING PROVISION (13,075.00) -13,075.00

CAMP MGR.'S UTILITIES 3,000.00 3,000.00

CAMP MGR.'S PENSION-MEDICAL/DENTAL 17,348.00 17,761.00

CAMP MGR.'S PROF. EXP. 1,800.00 1,800.00

CAMP MGR.'S CONT. EDUCATION 600.00 600.00

Total WMW Camp Manager Expenses 61,746.00 62,159.00

WMW CAMP ADMIN. ASST.

ADM. ASSIST. SALARY 28,034.00 28,034.00

Total WMW Camp Admn. Asst. 28,034.00 28,034.00

STATED CLERK EXPENSES

STATED CLERK -SALARY 16,153.00 16,153.00

STATED CLERK-PENSION 5,088.00 5,209.00

STATED CLERK-PROFESSIONAL EXP. 2,500.00 2,500.00

STATED CLERK CON'T ED./CONF./G.A. 800.00 800.00

STATED CLERK-OFFICE EXPENSE 3,000.00 3,000.00

Total Stated Clerk Expenses 27,541.00 27,662.00




OFC. OF GEN. PRESBYTER OR ADMINISTRATOR

G. P. SALARY 41,000.00

G. P.-HOUSING & UTILITIES . 24,000.00

G. P.-PENSION 20,475.00

G. P.-CON'T ED. 1,000.00

G. P.-PROFESSIONAL EXPENSE 12,000.00

Total GP or Administrator Expenses 98,475.00 75,000.00

OFFICE SECRETARY

OFFICE SEC.-SALARY 33,800.00 33,800.00

OFFICE SEC.-PENSION & MED. INS. 5,925.00 10,901.00

Total Office Secretary Expenses 39,725.00 44,701.00

BOOKKEEPERS' EXPENSES

BOOKKEEPERS-SALARY 15,000.00 15,000.00

Total Bookkeeper Expenses 15,000.00 15,000.00

Employer's Payroll Taxes

CAMP MGR.'S FICA & MEDICARE 2,983.35 2,983

ADM. ASST. FICA/MED 2,144.60 2,145

OFFICE SEC.-FICA & MEDICARE 2,585.70 2,586

BOOKKEEPERS-FICA & MEDICARE 1,147.35 1,147

Total Payroll Taxes Expense 8,861.00 8,861

OTHER COMMITTEES &EXPENSES

LEGAL EXPENSE 1,200.00 1,200.00

AUDIT EXPENSE 4,000.00 4,000.00

MEETINGS OF PRESBYTERY 5,000.00 5,000.00

COUNCIL MTG EXPENSE 3,000.00 3,000.00

BUDGET & FINANCE SUB-COMMITTEE 200.00 200.00

PERSONNEL SUB-COMMITTEE 50.00 50.00

COUNCIL NOMINATING SUB-COMMITTEE 50.00 50.00

Presbytery of Southern Kans



PLANNING & VISIONING SUB-COMMITTEE 2,000.00 1,000.00

SUB-CTE-TRUSTEES 100.00 100.00

CHURCH ORDER COMMITTEE 250.00 250.00

PSK DISASTER 250.00 250.00

NOMINATING CTE. EXPENSE 600.00 250.00

REPRESENTATION COMMITTEE 50.00 50.00

ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSIONS 500.00 500.00

VIDEO CONFERENCING TECHNOLOGY--R & D 30,200.00 0.00

Total Other Committees & Expenses 47,450.00 15,900.00

GA/SYNOD

GA PER CAPITA 65,468.00 65,180.00

SYNOD PER CAPITA 27,396.00 27,400.00

GA SHARED MISSIONS 96,000.00 97,500.00

SYNOD SHARED MISSIONS 27,625.00 27,625.00

Total GA/Synod Expenses 216,489.00 217,705.00

WMW CAMP EXPENSES

CPCM-OTHER STAFF SALARIES 73,630.00 set by camp committee

CPCM-OTHER STAFF FICA/MED 5,600.00 set by camp committee

CPCM COMMITTEE MEETING EXPENSE 300.00 set by camp committee

CPCM-MATERIALS/ EQT/EVENTS 15,000.00 set by camp committee

CPCM-FOOD 23,000.00 set by camp committee

CPCM-PUBLICITY/NEWSLETTER 3,500.00 set by camp committee

CPCM-TRANSPORTATION 2,000.00 set by camp committee

CPCM STAFF TRAINING 1,000.00 set by camp committee

CPCM-UTILITIES 30,050.00 set by camp committee

CPCM-MAINTENANCE & EQUIPMENT 30,700.00 set by camp committee




CPCM -INSURANCE 15,950.00 set by camp committee

CPCM OFFICE EXPENSE 5,050.00 set by camp committee

CPCM TAXES & FEES 1,500.00 set by camp committee

Total WMW Camp Expenses 207,280.00 set by camp committee

UNASSIGNED IN BUDGET 6,539.00 1,784.00

Total Budgeted Expenses 851,440.00 587,606



Appendix F – “Living Into Our Vision” Report from PSK Vision and Planning Committee

The Vision and Planning Committee was charged with task to enable presbytery to conduct its ministry focused on what God is

calling us to be and do in spite of geographical area and budget. After many hours of discernment, the Vision and Planning Committee

submits our plan and rationale for the restructuring the Presbytery of Southern Kansas.

Reasons for Restructuring the Presbytery of Southern Kansas

The Vision and Planning Committee believes the reasons for restructuring of Presbytery of Southern Kansas are:

To focus more on discipleship to our Lord Jesus Christ, who calls us to a greater commitment, compassion, and servant hood

To make presbytery relevant to our current and future challenges

To greatly improve communication in the presbytery and to foster a true sense of relationship and mutual support among us

To speed up the decision making process for presbytery within our decent and in order tradition

To make presbytery more efficient in the employment of people and funds

Vision Statement

The Vision and Planning Committee kept in mind the following Vision Statement that the presbytery adopted on our November 16,

2010 meeting:

“The congregations of the Presbytery of Southern Kansas, in covenant relationship with one another, are called to give expression to God’s

command to love God and to love others. Transformed by the Living Word, Jesus Christ, and powered by the Holy Spirit, we will encourage

and equip one another for discipleship, evangelism, mission, and ministry in the Kingdom of God.”

The Strategic Direction that the presbytery adopted on our November 16, 2010 meeting was used by the Vision and Planning

Committee to develop the restructuring of the presbytery.

Strategic Direction

A. TRUST & RELATIONSHIPS

1. By creating a culture of trust that empowers individuals, churches, networks, and geographical areas to engage in the mission of

making disciples of Jesus Christ within the bounds of the Presbytery of Southern Kansas and beyond.

2. To create a network for communication among congregations, communities, networks, and regions using a variety of technologies.

B. HEALTHY CONGREGATIONS

1. Initiate, promote, and support congregations that become intentional with practices that contribute to discipleship, growth,

stewardship and outreach.

2. To be a learning community that resources and supports each other and the leadership of our congregations through prayer, study,

training, and dialogue as we seek to discern where God is leading the church.

3. Facilitate leadership training for Pastors, Elders, and Deacons.

C. NETWORKS FOR MISSION

1. Facilitate an initiative to create partnerships (networks) to support missional activities among congregations.

2. To promote Christ centered experiences for all ages. (Camp, Retreats, etc.)



Appendix F – “Living Into Our Vision” Report from PSK Vision and Planning Committee (continued)

D. IMPLEMENTATION

1. To align our Presbytery structures to our vision and strategic directions.

Implementation of the Restructuring of PSK

While designing the restructuring of the presbytery, the passing of the New Form of Government created more discernment for the

committee. With the passing of the New Form of Government, each presbytery must write a Manual of Operations for many aspect of doing

presbytery business within their bounds which had not been required before. The Vision and Planning was not charged with the task of

writing the Manual of Operations, therefore, the “how to” of the restructure is not a part of this report.

Recommendation for Implementation

After two years of discernment in order for our Sabbatical and the restructuring of PSK to be successful, the committee is

recommending that the Council appoint a committee to begin constructing a new Manual of Operations for PSK. The new Manual of Operations would unpack the “how to” of the new structure and would be available as soon into 2012 as possible.

Restructuring Plan for PSK and Rationale

The Vision and Planning Committee submit the following restructuring for the Presbytery of Southern Kansas for living into our

vision and the rationale for each.

A. Regions

Rationale: The presbytery would be divided into regions to empower individuals, churches, networks, and geographical areas to engage in

the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ within the bounds their region and beyond. Business could be conducted in each region

leaving time in the presbytery meetings to celebrate whose we are and what we are doing.

1. West Region – Ashland, Bucklin, Dodge City, Garden City, Holcomb, Jetmore, Kingsdown, Lakin, Larned, First-Leoti, Parks-

Leoti, Liberal, Medicine Lodge, Pratt, Spearville, Syracuse, and Tribune

2. East Region – Arkansas City, Cambridge, Cherryvale, Coffeyville, Derby,

El Dorado, Independence, Marion, Neodesha, Brotherhood-Wichita, Eastminster-Wichita, Korean-Wichita, Mt. Vernon-Wichita, St. Luke-

Wichita, Winfield, and Yates Center

3. South Central – Anthony, Arlington, Caldwell, Conway Springs, Freeport, Harper, Haysville, Kingman, Mayfield, Viola,

Wellington, First-Wichita, Southwest-Wichita, and Westwood-Wichita

4. North Central – Chase, Great Bend, Halstead, First-Hutchinson, New Covenant-Hutchinson, Lyons, McPherson, First-Newton,

St. Luke-Newton, Sterling, Bethel-Wichita, Calvary-Wichita, Covenant-Wichita, Grace-Wichita, Trinity-Wichita, and Zenith.

B. Region Responsibilities

Rationale: Each region would have responsibilities that would help them initiate, promote, and support congregations within the region that

are intentional practices of community that contribute to discipleship, mission, evangelism, and leadership support. The responsibilities

would be as follows:

1. Duties of COM

a. Each Region has a Chair

b. Each Chair will network with other Region COM Chairs

2. Duties of CPM

a. Each Region has a Chair b. Each Chair will network with other Region CPM Chairs

3. Shared Mission

a. Each Region will be able to develop shared mission

projects unique to their Region

4. Leadership Equipping

a. Elders

b. Deacons

5. Pastor Support

6. Fellowship Events

7. Healthy Congregations




C. Region Meetings

Rationale: In order to accomplish the responsibilities listed in Section B intentionally, the committee felt meetings of the region should be

established.

1. Each region will meet four times a year

2. Each region meeting will be held alternate times from presbytery

3. Region meetings would be designed for fellowship, mission, etc.

D. PSK Leadership Team

Rationale: The leadership team will take the place of our current Council. The design of the PSK Leadership Team is to create a venue by

which each Region will have a voice in the larger connectional church.

1. Two Representatives from Each Region

2. Moderator of PSK Leadership Team

3. Moderator of Presbytery

4. General Presbyter – Ex-Officio Member

5. Stated Clerk – Ex-Officio Member – Recorder

E. PSK Leadership Team Responsibilities

Rationale: Even though the presbytery will be divided into four Regions, it will still need a coordinator group that enables us to stay

connected, have communication, business transactions, shared mission, educational opportunities, and intentional accountability to our vision for our future.

1. Oversee the Restructuring of PSK

a. Vision of PSK

b. Leadership of PSK

c. Accountability of PSK

d. Overseers PSK Committees

2. Responsible for Presbytery Meetings

3. Oversee the Business of Presbytery

a. Treasurer

b. Personnel

c. Trustees

F. Paid Staff for PSK

Rationale: As a committee, we decided that our staff would remain the same with the exception of the General Presbyter’s position. To be

good stewards of the funds available to the presbytery, it would be necessary to reduce our General Presbyter’s position to a half-time

position. It is the committee’s hope that with the new structure we will take advantage of the gifts in the presbytery, from pastors and Elders

alike.

1. Half-time General Presbyter

2. Half-time Stated Clerk

3. Full-time Administrative Assistant

4. Half-time Bookkeeper 5. Full-time Camp Staff (2)

G. PSK Committees

Rationale: The committee decided that the following committees would continue to allow us to be connect to one another

1. Church Order

a. Provide guidance on our New Form of Government

b. Provide guidance on presbytery’s new Manual of Operations

2. Committee on Representation

a. Overseeing that all Committee are balanced b. Provide guidance for non-English speaking congregations




3. Governance i. Finances

ii. Trustees

4. Mission Partnership

a. To ensure we have Connectional Mission

5. Nominating Committee

a. Provide nominations for presbytery committees

b. Provide nominations for PSK Leadership Team

6. New Church Development

7. Retreats and Camping Ministry

8. Healthy Congregations

H. PSK Meetings

Rationale: To continue our connectional tradition, presbytery will have meetings that will include all four Regions. The New Form of

Government requires presbyteries to meet twice a year; the committee strongly felt that we should meet more to enable more fellowship with

our Brothers and Sisters in Christ’s Service.

a. All four Regions will meet together four times a year

b. During a one year period, each Region will host a presbytery meeting

c. Format for presbytery meetings will include educational piece & joint mission projects

d. Presbytery meetings will alternate between Tuesdays and Saturdays

I. PSK Healthy Congregations

Rationale: The committee felt that the following was an intentional way to enable congregations to continue to be viable, strong, and

serving Jesus Christ. And if pastors are members of the presbytery, this design allows for their gifts to be used throughout the presbytery.

1. At least 10 days a year (excluding Sundays) –

Each congregation will allow their installed pastor to resource another congregation.

The committee strongly feels that we have pastors in our presbytery that have gifts that could be utilized throughout the presbytery

that would enable the whole to serve Jesus Christ in bigger and better ways. To open the presbytery up to the possibilities, the

committee felt this simple solution should be a part of the restructuring.

2. Intentional support system for pastors and elders should be designed to strengthen

preaching presbytery wide this would include, but not be limited to, retreats and small

groups that focused on the interpretation of scripture and challenged our thinking of

scripture interpretation.

1. Intentional system should be designed in each region to enable congregations to shine in the Light of Christ wherever they are

established.

Respectfully Submitted,

The Vision and Planning Committee

Rev. Regina M. Maas, Moderator

Elder Dave Grisham

Rev. Jeremiah Lang

Elder Janet Luttrell

Rev. Kermit Oppriecht

Elder Hunt Parker

Rev. Denise Pass

Rev. Ben Ray, Ex-Officio Member

Rev. Loran Scott

Elder Sally Shattuck Rev. Seth Svaty



Appendix G –“Process for Congregations Considering Leaving the Presbyterian Church (USA)”

Process for Congregations Considering Leaving the

Presbyterian Church (USA) (First reading for the September 20th, 2011 meeting of the Presbytery of Southern Kansas)

Preamble The mission of the Presbytery of Southern Kansas is to be a community of faith under the lordship of Jesus Christ. We are called, by the grace of God, to lead, nurture, serve, represent, support and encourage our congregations. Even in times of conflict, we seek to uphold one another, respecting each other’s integrity as we perceive the Biblical basis and Christian credibility of varied perspectives. It is the Presbytery’s desire to encourage peace and unity while

minimizing confrontation between and among its congregations and members as we seek together to find and represent the will of Christ. In all that we do, it is our prayer that they will know we are Christians by our love. These policies relate to congregations which may seek to withdraw from the Presbytery of Southern Kansas and the Presbyterian Church (USA). The Presbytery desires to create a gracious process that is simple in administration. Our first goal is reconciliation. A listening team will meet with the session and congregation to discern the situation and provide a nurturing, healing presence. If efforts to reconcile differences seem unsuccessful, the listening team may recommend that the Presbytery Council form a resolution team to work with the congregation, either to continue the relationship with the Presbytery or to prepare a mutually satisfactory separation. If there is to be a separation, the resolution team will join the congregation in addressing such practical matters

as pastor relationships to Presbytery, pensions, assets and liabilities including debt liquidation, and corporate status. When necessary, the resolution team may recommend that the Presbytery appoint an administrative commission to act for the Presbytery in delegated matters that address the specific situation of the congregation. The Presbytery itself is the only body empowered to approve a congregation’s dissolution or withdrawal. With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Listening Team When the leadership of the Presbytery becomes aware, either through formal congregational action or through informal contacts with church leaders or

members, that a congregation is in serious disagreement with the denomination, visitation will be offered to the congregation of a Listening Team by the appropriate Committee on Ministry. The purpose of the Listening Team will be as follows: 1. To engage either the Session or the congregation as a whole, as circumstances dictate, in a time of prayer and conversation aimed at understanding the essence of the conflict and identifying steps forward. 2. If the team determines that progress can be made toward reconciliation through continued and constructive dialogue, the team will engage in such dialogue.

3. In its dialogue with the Session, the team will share matters for consideration with respect to implications for a church considering leaving the PCUSA and implications for the impact on the status of the Presbyterian minister of such church. If, after dialogue, unresolved issues and concerns remain, the Committee on Ministry will recommend that Presbytery Council create a Resolution Team to work with the church. If the offered visit from the Listening Team is refused by the Session, Presbytery Council will immediately recommend to Presbytery the formation of an Administrative Commission with authority to act for Presbytery in matters delegated to the Administrative Commission.

Resolution Team

1. If the Listening Team determines that its discourse with the church still leaves open issues and concerns, a Resolution Team established by Presbytery Council shall work with the church to achieve a mutually agreeable resolution. 2. Working in good faith toward a mutually agreeable resolution means that the Resolution Team as a representative of Presbytery and the congregation’s clergy and officers:

a. Are open and honest in all their dealings with each other; b. Provide all requested relevant information and documents to each other on a timely basis;

c. Commit to protect the rights of the officers and members, if any, of the church who desire that the congregation remain loyal to the PCUSA, or who desire to remain congregants of another PCUSA church; and d. That the congregation’s clergy and officers refrain from any unauthorized unilateral changes in the way their assets are held or managed.

3. A mutually agreeable resolution may result in clarification or mediation of the church’s connectional relationship to the Presbytery within the limits of the Book of Order and

other binding requirements existent throughout the PCUSA and the Presbytery. Or the mutually agreeable resolution may result in a recommendation to Presbytery that the congregation be separated from the Presbytery, be divided, dissolved, or be transferred to another Reformed denomination within the framework of the applicable Presbyterian requirements with due regard for the rights of and obligations of all interested parties.



Appendix G –“Process for Congregations Considering Leaving the Presbyterian Church (USA)”(continued) Such a resolution shall:

a. Specify how the separation will affect assets, liabilities, including debt liquidations,

pension, corporate, and other interests of the parties (including any group within the congregation which wishes to remain within the Presbytery) as well as the processes and procedures for the church to join another Presbytery or a Reformed denomination.

b. Be approved by secret ballot at a duly called congregational meeting where representatives appointed by the Council of the Presbytery were present and given permission to speak and at least 50% of the members on the active roll were present and casting ballots. This should be relatively easy for some smaller congregations, but impractical for other larger ones and the Resolution Team may negotiate a more practical number if 50% is deemed unreasonable for any church.

4. If the Resolution Team determines that a congregation will not work in good faith according to these criteria or that a mutually agreeable resolution cannot be reached, it will recommend to Presbytery that an Administrative Commission be formed (Book of Order: G-3.0109).

• In the historic language found in (F-3.0101), it is clear that our form of government respects the right of individual conscience and “the rights of private judgment, in all matters that respect religion, as universal and unalienable.” It is recognized also that Presbyterians may differ in their opinions. In matters of differences of opinion, “a majority shall govern” (F-3.0205). Dissents and protests and proposals for change are permissible, but defiance and schism are not permitted. • If a congregation seeks to leave the PCUSA, it is to be determined by the Presbytery if the decision truly and accurately reflects the will of the majority of the members of the congregation and if so, whether there is a “loyal minority” of Presbyterians who do not choose to withdraw.

• It is clear by the PCUSA Constitution (G-4.0203) that “All property held by or for a Congregation… is held in trust ... nevertheless for the use and benefit of the Presbyterian Church (USA)” The name of a PCUSA congregation may not be continued to be used by a congregation which has withdrawn from the denomination without the permission of a Presbytery. • A Presbytery has authority and responsibility for “the government of the church throughout its district” (G-3.0301) and has the power to divide, dismiss, or dissolve churches in consultation with their members and to consider and act upon requests from congregations for permission to take the actions regarding

real property as described in G-4.0206).” • A Presbytery has authority to divide, dismiss, or dissolve a congregation (G-3.0303b). • Mitigation of financial impact on mission and ministry of the Presbytery. Just as this process is designed to aid in Presbytery’s ability to respectfully deal with the congregation’s desire to be dismissed, and to have that happen in a way that minimizes the impact on that congregation’s ministry, it is also important for the congregation to act in a way as to minimize the impact on the mission and ministry of the Presbytery.

Recognizing that the Presbytery’s ability to sustain ministry is related to its financial health, it is assumed that the congregation that is being dismissed would

want to minimize the financial impact of its departure on Presbytery. This comes in two forms: per capita giving and mission giving. The dismissal of the church shall not be conditioned on these payments being made, as they are intended to be voluntary contributions driven by this reciprocal concern for ministry. Through the process of negotiation between Presbytery and the congregation the parties are encouraged to reach an agreement that will help lead to the health of both parties. An example could be seen in the following where the congregation agrees to a declining per capita and mission contribution over the span of 5 years so that the Presbytery can adequately adjust to a smaller base of per capita and mission contributions. The first year after the dismissal is granted, the contribution should be 80% of the

last per capita payment the church made before it’s dismissal, followed by 60% the following year, followed by 40% the following year, followed by 20% the following year, and nothing in year 5. Per capita and mission contribution is not a requirement for dismissal, but rather a tangible partnership in the greater ministry of the larger church.

The congregation may want this contribution targeted at ministries that the congregation has previously supported. It may even be the case that the ministry integration is such that declining contributions would not be necessary and that the congregation may want to continue to support these ministries at the 100% level or more over a long period of time. This is completely consistent with the goal of remaining in fellowship and continuing to serve together even after the dismissal is complete, just as many PC(USA) churches work

closely with non PC(USA) churches on mission today. • Practical Considerations:

a. Tax Status: A congregation which ceases to be a PCUSA is no longer included in the PCUSA’s “group revenue ruling” by which a Presbyterian congregation is granted 501(c)(3) non-profit tax-exempt status. Such status is required not only for exemption from tax payments to state and federal authorities and the filing of certain tax forms, but is required also for real estate tax exemption, for U. S. Postal Service bulk mailing permits, for grant-making foundations, and for the receipt of many forms of grants and bequests. Gifts to a church which does not have valid tax-exempt status may not be claimed as charitable

contributions. Legal and other services will be needed to secure new 501(c)(3) statuses.



Appendix G –“Process for Congregations Considering Leaving the Presbyterian Church (USA)”(continued)

b. Corporate Status: A congregation which ceases to be a PCUSA church will need to revise its corporate status (which may require the filing of new articles of incorporation and bylaws). c. Insurance: Since many PCUSA congregations have property and liability insurance which is available only to PCUSA congregations, new insurance provisions may need to be made, and it is an unwise congregation which is uninsured for even a minute.

d. Any individual currently in either the inquiry or candidacy phase of Preparation for Ministry whose church of membership leaves the PCUSA will be assisted by the Presbytery CPM to become a member of another church in the Presbytery and be under the care of that church’s session for the remainder of their Preparation for Ministry process. The G-2.0602 six month church membership requirement will be waived under this circumstance with no re-application needed..

A Presbyterian minister (teaching elder) of the PCUSA is under the ecclesiastical authority of a Presbytery. A Presbyterian minister’s ecclesiastical status is to be determined and approved by a Presbytery and may not be “independent” of a Presbytery.

• A Presbyterian minister’s employment by a particular church may be only by a three-way contractual agreement between a minister, a congregation, and a Presbytery (in cases of called-and-installed pastoral relationships) or between a minister, a session, and a Presbytery (in cases of temporary pastoral relationships). The concurrence of all three bodies is required for an official pastoral relationship to exist. • While it is possible for a Presbyterian minister to labor outside the bounds of the Presbytery or beyond the jurisdiction of the church, as in temporary service in another denomination, it is made specific that when a minister of this church continues or accepts membership of any character in another denomination, except as provided by the Constitution in the Book of Order, Presbytery shall record the fact, delete the minister’s name from the roll, and

take such other action of an administrative character as may be required by the Constitution. • If a Presbyterian minister, “after consultation and notice, persists in a work disapproved by the governing body having jurisdiction, the governing body may presume that the officer has renounced the jurisdiction of this church” (G-2.0509), and the governing body may remove the minister from the roll of the governing body. The 2004 General Assembly adopted specific procedures regarding the implementation of the provisions of the former (G-6.0502), but it is a Presbytery alone which has authority in matters regarding the membership of ministers. • Practical Considerations: [A minister considering departure from the PCUSA is advised to consult, with the advice of counsel encouraged, the provisions of the Board of Pensions

plan (which are available at http://pensions.org/library/publications/rules.htm) and to consult also with legal and tax professionals regarding the special tax issues which relate to clergypersons.] a A Presbyterian minister’s pension benefits are “vested,” from day one, and a member (or survivor of a member) of the Presbyterian Board of Pensions’ plan has a non- Forfeitable right to receive a retirement pension based on contributions and accrued increases.

b Medical Insurance/Death-and-Disability: The Board of Pensions’ major medical plan and death-and-disability provisions require active participation in the plan, and participation is not available to ministers who are not on the roll of a Presbytery. A member may be eligible to purchase continuation of medical benefits for a limited duration. Life (death) insurance and disability insurance policies are available commercially at varying rates.

c. Tax Issues: A Presbyterian minister is entitled to certain income-tax benefits and

provisions due to his/her ecclesiastical status in the PCUSA. An “independent” minister may or may not be entitled to such benefits and

provisions.



Appendix H - The 2012 Compensation Table for those pastors serving PSK

Compensation Type 2012 2011 2010 2009 Cash Salary $28,700 $28,473 $28,108.00 $27,500

Manse Value 30% of cash salary

30% of cash salary

30% of cash salary

30% of cash salary

Salary + Housing (manse) $37,310 $37,015 $36,540 $36,299 Utilities

AutoExpense/Mileage/Travel (Allowance)

.555 per mile or IRS rate



58.5 per mile or IRS rate

Continuing Education (Allowance) $500 minimum

$500 minimum $500 minimum

$500 minimum

Pension (Board of Pensions)

Prevailing Percentage 31.5%




Pension/Annuity (Other)

Study Leave

Two weeks - including two Sundays




Vacation Leave One month One month One month One month



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