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Presbytery of the James ~ 81st Stated Meeting ~ June 19, 2012 ~ Salisbury Presbyterian Church

REPORT OF THE STATED CLERKPRESBYTERY OF THE JAMES

June 19, 2012

I. NOMINATIONSA. Temporary Clerks Region C: Rev. Cheryl Sumner,

Elder Commissioner, MontroseRegion D: Rev. Joel Morgan, Kenna Payne

B. Courtesy Committee Chester Church

II. COMMUNICATIONS

A. All readers of presbytery minutes for the February 2012, Stated Meeting have given approval. Copies are at the Stated Clerk’s desk or will be e-mailed to people who request them. Commissioners from Regions C and D will be asked to read minutes of this meeting.

B. The Stated Clerk is maintaining a list of program groups, affinity groups, or special interest groups in the presbytery. To date, the Stated Clerk is aware of these groups or organizations:

Covenant Network: Stephen Pfleiderer, ModeratorClergy and Laity United: Carl Matthews, President

If there are other groups or organizations with leadership and regular meetings, please contact the Stated Clerk to have them included in the listing.

III. COMMISSION REPORTS:

A. THE COMMISSION OF THE PRESBYTERY OF THE JAMES

APPOINTED TO INSTALL Rev. Louie V. Andrews, III, as Pastor of Rockfish Church, Nellysford, met Sunday, February 26, 2012, at 9:30 AM at the church. A quorum was present consisting of the following:

MINISTERS: Rev. H. Carson Rhyne, Jr. (POJ), ModeratorRev. Stephen Brown (POJ), Scripture readingRev. Gay Lee Einstein (POJ), Scripture reading

ELDERS: Jane Andrews (Rockfish), Charge to the CongregationForrest McKay (Blue Ridge), Prayer of ConfessionEd Nowell (Westminster, Charlottesville), Call to WorshipSue Fulton (Rockfish), Charge to the Pastor

GUESTS: Rev. Louie V. Andrews, Jr. (HR - Coastal Carolina Presbytery), PreachingRev. Dale Dealtrey (Newton Presbytery), Prayer of Installation

Pursuant to the assignment of Presbytery and the provisions of W-4.4000 of THE BOOK OF ORDER, Louie V. Andrews, III was installed as Pastor, Rockfish Church, Nellysford, VA.

B. THE COMMISSION OF THE PRESBYTERY OF THE JAMES

APPOINTED TO ORDAIN Candidate Nathan Royster on behalf of Kiskiminetas Presbytery, to become Pastor of Brookville Church in Brookville, PA, met Saturday, March 3, 2012, at

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4:00 PM at Rennie Memorial Church in Amelia. A quorum was present consisting of the following:

MINISTERS: Rev. Joel Morgan (Westminster, Richmond), Prayer of Confession, Assurance ofPardon, Prayer of Ordination

Rev. Pete Smith (Blackstone), Gospel Reading, Sermon, Charge to the OrdainedRev. Kay Steele (Concord), Moderator, Constitutional Questions, Declaration of

Ordination, Litany of Gifts

ELDERS: Sandra Austin (Rennie), Presentation of Symbols of MinistryJay Griles (Amelia), Thanksgiving for Baptism, Anointing of CandidateJoyce Medley (Oak Grove), Call to Worship, Congregational Reaffirmation

of BaptismRobert Warren (Southminster), Prayer of Illumination, Scripture Readings

Pursuant to the assignment of Presbytery and the provisions of W-4.4000 of THE BOOK OF ORDER (including subscription to Ordination Questions), Rev. Nathaniel Royster was ordained with prayer and the laying on of hands by the Presbytery, on behalf of the Presbytery of Kiskiminetas, as Pastor of Brookville Church, Brookville, PA.

C. THE COMMISSION OF THE PRESBYTERY OF THE JAMES

APPOINTED TO INSTALL Rev. Kelle J. Brown as Executive Director, Daughters of Zelophehad, met Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 2:15 PM at All Souls Church. A quorum was present consisting of the following:

MINISTERS: Rev. Jonathan Barton (POJ), Moderator, Statement of Purpose, ConstitutionalQuestions to the Candidate and those gatheredRev. Nathan Dell (POJ), Welcome, Prayer of InvocationRev. Beverly Bullock (POJ), Sermon, Prayer of Installation, Clerk

ELDERS: Pat Gill Turner (All Souls), Prayer of ConfessionMargaret Lucas Jacobs (Ginter Park), Call to Worship, Scripture, Charge to theExecutive DirectorRodger Clark (Forest Hill), Charge to those gathered

GUESTS: Rev. Paula Owens Parker (POJ), Prayers of the People, Prayer of DedicationWestley Steele (All Souls), Organist

Pursuant to the assignment of Presbytery and the provisions of W-4.4000 of THE BOOK OF ORDER, Rev. Kelle J. Brown was installed as Executive Director, Daughters of Zelophehad.

D. THE COMMISSION OF THE PRESBYTERY OF THE JAMES

APPOINTED TO INSTALL Rev. Joshua Andrzejewski as Chaplain of United Methodist Family Services, Richmond, met on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 3:00 PM at the UMFS on Broad Street. A quorum was present consisting of the following:


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MINISTERS: Rev. Brian Blount. (POJ), Moderator, Questions to the Candidate,Prayer of InstallationRev. Carla Pratt Keyes (POJ), Scripture and SermonRev. Cindy Kissel-Ito (POJ), Charge to those assembled

ELDERS: Jim Brashler (Richmond Second), Call to ConfessionBeth Elliott (Westminster, Richmond), Affirmation of FaithAnn Knox (Ginter Park), Welcome and Call to Worship

GUESTS: Rev. Rebecca Weaver (UPSem), Charge to the CandidateGreg Peters, CEO of UMFS, Questions to those assembled

Pursuant to the assignment of Presbytery and the provisions of W-4.4000 of THE BOOK of ORDER, Joshua Andrzejewski was installed as Chaplain of United Methodist Family Services, Richmond, VA.

E. Third Presbyterian Church, Petersburg, VA, Administrative Commission FinalReport. The final report of the Administrative Commission is found on pages 4 - 5. There are several recommendations to be considered on page 5.

III. THE STATED CLERK MAKES NO RECOMMENDATIONS.

CONSENT DOCKET INSTRUCTIONS

The Consent Docket is for recommendations which appear to be routine…realizing, of course, that “routine” is a judgment call on the part of the persons putting the docket and presbytery packet together.

We are only “voting” any items found on these pages. Other recommendations from Teams and Committees will be considered during the particular Team or Committee report time.

If any person wishes to ask a question, discuss, debate or clarify any matter related to any recommendation on the Consent docket, the person is be recognized by the Moderator, and request that Recommendation “x” be removed. There is no need for a second or for a reason to remove the item from the Consent Docket. Any recommendations removed will be considered as part of that particular Team or Committee’s regular report; hence, the reason for the Consent Docket early in the meeting day.

Once no more items are removed from the Consent Docket, the Moderator will call for a vote (without discussion) to approve all the remaining items on the Consent Docket.

CONSENT DOCKET

Presbytery of the James, Stated Meeting #81Salisbury Presbyterian Church

IV. THE STATED CLERK MAKES THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION:A. That the minutes for the February 18, 2012, stated meeting be approved.


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V. COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY MAKES THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS:A. That the 2011 Member-at-Large Report, 2011 Validated Ministers Report, the 2011 Certified

Educators Report, and the 2012 Changes in Terms of Call be approved (see pages 57-62).B. That Rev. David Garth be Honorably Retired as of 5/1/2012C. That Rev. Paula Parker be Honorably Retired as of 1/1/2012D. That Rev. Dixie Brachlow be Honorably Retired as of 6/1/2012E. That Rev. Russ Riter be Honorably Retired as of 7/1/2012

REPORT OFPOJ ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION

FORTHE DISSOLUTION OF PETERSBURG THIRD PRESBYTERIAN

TO PRESBYTERY OF JAMESJUNE 19, 2012 MEETING

The commission had its third and final meeting on April 18, 2012.

Background:

Third Presbyterian Church, Petersburg, was begun nearly 100 years ago by members of Second Presbyterian Church, Petersburg. Its purpose was to have a ministry presence in the western part of the City. For years the congregation flourished and eventually built a structure located on Dupuy Road. Over the years, the demographics changed in the area and the congregation, after much prayer and study, made a bold decision to sell the property and seek to relocate in another area. The property was sold and the congregation celebrated its last service in the structure in early 2011. The proceeds from the sale were to be used as a start-up fund for, not only relocating, but to also revitalize in terms of its congregational life. In the meantime Third Petersburg met in the Colonial Heights Library as a temporary location. Toward the middle of last year the congregation decided that the Lord was leading them in a different direction. After much prayer and conversation it was decided that the mission of Third Presbyterian Church, Petersburg, would be best served by being dissolved as a congregation, by taking the proceeds from the property sale and establishing a not for profit corporation named, Petersburg Third Presbyterian Church Endowment, Inc. to be part of the support of the mission and ministry of the Presbytery of the James.

On September 5, 2011, General Presbyter/Stated Clerk, the Rev. H. Carson Rhyne, Jr., wrote a letter to 3 Teaching Elders and 4 Ruling Elders and requested that their names be presented to Presbytery for appointment as an Administrative Commission that would proceed with the closing and dissolution of Third Presbyterian Church, Petersburg. At the October 15 Stated Meeting of the POJ the Administrative Commission was established for that purpose.

The Administrative Commission met three times: October 26, 2011; December 7, 2011; and April 18, 2012 and successfully completed its task as authorized by the presbytery. In order for this to have been accomplished decently and in order, the following actions were taken:

Successful relocation of the Active Members of Third Presbyterian Church.


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Many members made choices, on their own; 21 members were transferred to Petersburg Second Presbyterian Church.

Received a request from The Rev. Louis Williams to dissolve his pastoral relationship with Petersburg Third Church, along with the concurrence from the congregation, and to request from the COM Member-at-large status, which was subsequently granted.

Had the finances of the congregation reviewed, which were found to be in excellent condition and order.

Successful giving of all the properties (Organ, piano, hymnals, etc.) that had to be dispensed with by the time the congregation was officially dissolved.

The records of session were deemed complete and properly housed with the Historical Society. Dissolved Petersburg Third Presbyterian Church effective April 18, 2012, pending a review of their

financial records, which were subsequently reviewed on April 23, 2012 and deemed to be in excellent condition and order.

Recommended a short presentation of recognition of the 98 years of Christian witness of Petersburg Third Church be put on the agenda as part of the Commissions final report to the June 19, 2012 meeting of the Presbytery of the James.

Requests that the Presbytery of the James dissolve the Petersburg Third Presbyterian Church Administrative Commission as it has completed the tasks and duties commissioned to it by the presbytery at its Stated Meeting, October 15, 2011.

The Moderator wishes to thank the members of the commission for their hard work:

Ruling Elders: Bob Barton, Bob Lawrence, Jennifer Parham, and Wilhemena Hailes;Teaching Elders: Ron Bullis and Sarah Nave, Secretary.

Respectfully submitted with the Grace and Peace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

The Rev. Daniel E. Hale,Moderator

REPORT OF THECOMMUNICATION AND COORDINATION TEAM

(C&C TEAM)

Presbytery of the James Meeting, June 19, 2012(Actions with an * beside them indicates the Team was acting as the Trustees of the Presbytery of the James, Inc.)

THE TEAM REPORTS THIS INFORMATION:

1. Have contacted the Stated Clerk of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church to indicate that the Victoria Church is in default of the rental agreement between them and the Presbytery of the James.*

2. Learned that the Statements of Intent for 2012 are on schedule and appear to be the same as 2011 or possibly a little higher….given the economy, this is good news. (See Intents & Budget, pgs. 63-


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70). Learned that we ended 2011 with $33,812 surplus. General Presbyter will research proposed uses of excess funds which was discussed a couple of years ago.

3. Heard report about a meeting with members of Camp Hanover Purpose Group in which it was clarified about the oversight of certain funds by the Purpose Group and by the Trustees. Also received a capital improvement plan which was developed by the Camp Purpose Group.

4. Referred to the New Church Development Purpose Group the inquiry from New Covenant Church about possibility of selling their property and relocating.

5. Had a discussion about the fiduciary responsibilities of the Trustees in relationship to congregations requesting dismissal from the PCUSA. After discussion, appointed three persons (Mary Baril, Allen Fisher, Ron Bullis) to meet with Brad Davenport concerning consultation on these matters.*

THE TEAM REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS MEETING AS A COMMISSION:

1. Approved the lease between Christ Church and Iglesia de Cristo Hispanic Congregation.*

THE TEAM REPORTS TAKING THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:1. The Team received a communication from Arvid Van Dyke of the Chaplain Service Prison Ministry

of Virginia requesting financial assistance to support the ministry of three chaplains in the juvenile system. After discussion, the Team voted to use $4,000 from the peacemaking offering and $2,000 from the Pentecost offering as a contribution. (In addition, they requested that the Chaplain Service Prison Ministry be in communication with the Mission and Service Team to share the work of that ministry.)

2. Received the report of the Financial Review of the presbytery’s financial records from Cherry Bekaert and Holland. The report was very positive and the Staff Accountant was commended for excellent work on behalf of the presbytery.*

3. In accordance with its fiduciary responsibilities for the Presbytery, the Trustees of Presbytery of the James, Inc., has engaged a consultant to advise it on legal matters that may arise from petitions of congregations desiring to be dismissed from the PC (U.S.A.).*

The Team Places This Action on the Consent Docket for Consideration:

THE TEAM MAKES THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION(S):1. That the Docket for June 19, 2012, Presbytery meeting be approved.2. That the Presbytery approve the revised Presbytery Manual (pages10 - 17) so that it is in conformity

with the new Form of Government.3. That the new Balancing of Commissioners to Presbytery plan, beginning in 2013, be approved. (see

pages 7 - 9).4. That Rev. Arch Wallace be elected as Stated Clerk, October – December, 2012 and that Rev. Robert

Johnson be Acting General Presbyter October – December, 2012. Salary for Stated Clerk is $1500 per month; for General Presbyter is $1,000 per month. (These actions are recommended because the current General Presbyter/Stated Clerk will be on sabbatical leave.)

SESSION RECORDS COMMITTEEAPRIL 17, 2012 MEETING

The Session Records Committee met on April 17, 2012, to review the 2011 Session Records. As part of their discussion, the following comments were received from the readers concerning the records:


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1. Deadline for sending minutes to readers will be March 1, 20132. Clerk and not moderator needs to sign all session meeting minutes and congregational meetings.3. Email meeting votes/decisions are to be ratified at the next stated meeting of the Session.4. All churches are encouraged by the POJ Trustees to incorporate.5. If Session records are irretrievably lost, Session must note that fact in minutes of a Stated

Meeting.6. Electronic transmission for readers is permissible with note from Clerk that these records are

Session minutes of the Congregation.

The following 2011 Session Records have not been received:

Genito, Lawrenceville, Ogden, Rosewood, All Souls, Beulah, Louisa

Ruling Elder Balancing for 2013

As you know, before the new FOG was approved, the number of elder commissioners was determined by the Book of Order Rule stating that a church would have one elder representative for every 500 members, and then the presbytery would balance the commissioners in some way. With the new FOG in place, we have no numerical commandment only the direction to “adopt and communicate to the sessions a plan for determining how many ruling elders each session should elect as commissioners to presbytery, with a goal of numerical parity.” (G-3.0301)

Using the most recent annual statistical reports to gauge the size of each congregation of the Presbytery of the James, we analyzed certain possibilities for ruling elder representation. (Thanks to Jean Baumgartner for providing the data.) We looked only at church membership, not at racial-ethnic composition or other factors which have been used in the past by the presbytery to achieve a balance in number between teaching and ruling elders.

We first looked at the number of ruling elder commissioners that would be assigned under the old FOG rules, that is one commissioner for every 500 members. We then reduced the number of members required for additional commissioners, keeping the divisions equal. We get the following:

Divisor (One commissioner per X number of Members)

Total Commissioners

500 129300 156250 166200 187150 228

It should be noted here that there is a strong percentage of small churches within the presbytery. 57 churches have under 100 members, and another 23 have between 100 and 200 members. Therefore very few commissioners are added even at very low divisors.

Low divisors also magnify the number of commissioners from large churches. For example, with a divisor of 200, Richmond First (membership 1408) would receive 8 Commissioners as opposed to 3 with a divisor of 500. With a divisor of 150, Richmond First receives 10 Commissioners (which leads us to wonder if Richmond First would even be able to get 10 ruling elders to a presbytery meeting.)

A second model that was used was a 1-3-6-9 model, where a church receives 1 commissioner for the first 100 members, and additional commissioners at the 100 member, 300 member, 600 member, and 900


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member levels respectively. Under this model, we achieve a total commissioner count of 208 with no church having more than 5 elder commissioners.

Regarding Counting Honorably Retired Ministers And Parity

As a side question (but still important one in achieving parity), we noticed that the number of Honorably Retired ministers in the presbytery was exceptionally large. (We have 82 honorably retired ministers in the POJ, 66 are “in the area” and are currently counted for balancing.) Looking over the past three years, we also noticed that the percentage of Honorably Retired (HR) ministers actually attending presbytery meetings was exceptionally small, save for those meetings when a particularly controversial issue required a vote. The presbytery needs to determine if reaching “a goal of numerical parity” compels us to have one elder commissioner for every possible teaching elder, even if a large proportion of a certain segment of teaching elders will probably not show and therefore have no voice or vote.

By having one commissioner for every HR residing in the presbytery, we achieve 100% probability of parity. That is, under no circumstances will the number of HRs actually attending presbytery outstrip the number of commissioners designated by the presbytery.

However, if we examine the numbers of HRs actually attending we find that we could reduce the number of commissioners required for parity substantially while still maintaining an overwhelming probability that the number of teaching elders would be more than the number of commissioners.

For the past three years, the average number of HRs at a stated meeting was 12.9, with a median of

10 (half the time fewer than 10 showed, half the time more than 10). The standard deviation was 7.5.

If we allocated commissioners at the average plus one standard deviation for a total of 20.4, there would have been one meeting in three years where the number of HRs was greater than the number of commissioners allocated. If we allocated commissioners at the average plus two standard deviations for a total of 27.9, again there would have been one meeting where the number of HRs was greater than the number of commissioners allocated. We could just halve the number of commissioners required for parity down to 33 and still rest assured that barring some highly, highly improbable flood of HRs to the floor of presbytery we will not have a parity problem.

Recommendation

That the 2013 Ruling Elder Commissioner Balancing be as follows:

Teaching EldersTeaching Elders in Congregations (including active Honorably Retired) 125Honorably Retired (not actively serving congregations) 25Member-At-Large 12Teaching Elders in Validated Ministries 33

Total Teaching Elders 195

Ruling EldersElders From Congregations Delegated as Follows* 165

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172-599 2600-899 3

900+ 4

New Church Developments 2Tappahannock NCD, Christian Arabic NCD

Moderators of Teams, Committees, Presbytery, Presbyterian Women 3Charles Holmes, Larry Moffett, Evalyn Page

Certified Educators who are Ruling Elders and members of POJ congregations 11Tom Barila, Gloria Cauthorn, Carol Dunlap, Marian English, Barbara Flynt, Marcia Hale, Bruce Harvey, Francis Johns, Ann Knox, Leigh Ann Ring, Marilyn Johns

Additional Elder from Racial-Ethnic Congregations 12All Souls, Bethesda, Eastminster, Lord Jesus Korean, Oak Grove, Ogden, Praise the Lord (Ju-Chan-Yung), Richmond First United, Thyne Memorial, Westminster Petersburg, Woodville, Zion Hill

Commissioned Ruling Elders 2Charles McRaven, Jerome Bennett

Total Ruling Elders 195

* The general rule here is a congregation receives one commissioner for every 300 members, with those congregations between 163 and 299 members receiving an extra commissioner for the purposes of parity. There is a cap of 4 commissioners per church.

Appendix A: Attendance of Honorably Retired Ministers at Presbytery Meetings

Date HR AttendingFeb-09 31Jun-09 10Oct-09 11Feb-10 9Jun-10 9Oct-10 19Feb-11 10Jun-11 8Oct-11 9

3-Yr Average 12.93-Yr Median 10.0St. Deviation 7.5

MANUAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONSAND STANDING RULES

Presbytery of the James, 3218 Chamberlayne Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227


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Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

February 18, 2012

Note: Proposed changes are in bold print in the document.

SECTION ONE

DEFINITION AND ORGANIZATION of the Presbytery of the James

A. Definition of the Presbytery: This Governing Body shall be known as the Presbytery of the James (POJ) of the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The Presbytery shall consist of all Teaching Elders the Ministers of the Word and Sacrament who have been received into membership and all member churches within the geographic bounds of the Presbytery.

The Presbytery is established by the authority of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic and has those duties, authorities, powers and responsibilities specified by the Book of Order. G-3.000, G-11.000 and G-14.000.

In our statement of the Presbytery's vision and mission, we declare our dependence upon God, reliance upon God's revealed will in Scripture, the grace of Christ in our individual and corporate lives, and the life-giving breath of the Spirit. We reaffirm, as faithful expressions of what Scripture leads us to believe and do , The Book of Confessions.

Therefore, as part of the Church universal, we, the Presbytery of the James, in the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic, of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), hereby declare our mission as disciples of Jesus Christ.

The Presbytery of the James strives to bring the rich history, tradition, faith and hope of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to Central Virginians through its congregations and ministries. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Holy Scripture, the Reformed Tradition, and our Confessions, we commit ourselves personally and communally to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. God calls individuals, groups, and congregations to fulfill the Great Commission. God also provides talents and opportunities for persons and congregations to fulfill the Great Commission. The Presbytery of the James is called to provide ways and means by which persons and congregations can be faithful beyond their own selves or their own congregation. Our calling is to enable God’s mission to be fulfilled where an individual, a group, or an individual congregation cannot fufilll that mission.

To that end, our vision as disciples of Jesus Christ is to be involved in mission, leadership, and coordination and communication efforts serving our Lord. Specifically, the Presbytery of the James will fulfill its obligations and responsibilities under the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and be guided by our vision. The following are ways through which we will be faithful:

Mission and Service: seeking ways to be involved in mission and service to Jesus Christ as a presbytery.

Leadership Connections: seeking ways to develop leaders in our congregations and in our presbytery to be more faithful disciples.


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Coordination and Communication: seeking ways to share among our congregations and members the rich resources God has provided and empowering persons and congregations to network with one another in our common mission.

Constitutional Committees: seeking ways to fulfill constitutional responsibilities in accordance with the Book of Order through the required committee structure.

B. Policies and Guidelines:

1. Policies: Teams and Constitutional Committees of the Presbytery may develop policies. All policies which carry the force of law within the Presbytery must be approved by a majority vote of the Presbytery. Policies of Teams and Constitutional Committees may be altered or changed by a majority vote of the Presbytery.

2. Guidelines: Each Team or Constitutional Committee may develop operational guidelines consistent with the requirements of the Book of Order which do not necessitate vote and approval by the Presbytery.

C. Articles of Agreement: As a member Presbytery of the Synod of Mid-Atlantic, the Presbytery of the James is subject to the covenant commitments of the Articles of Agreement for the Presbyteries of Blue Ridge, Fincastle, Hanover, Norfolk, and Southern Virginia approved on February 20, 1988.

SECTION TWO

MEETINGS OF THE PRESBYTERY

A. Time and Place of Meetings: The dates for the Stated Meetings of the Presbytery shall be the Third Saturday in February; Third Tuesday in June; and Third Saturday in October. Special Meetings may be called in accordance with Section G-11.0201 G-3.0304 of the Book of Order. The Moderator shall call a special meeting at the request of three Teaching Elders and three Ruling Elders from three different congregations.

B. Invitations from Sessions to host Presbytery should be sent to the Stated Clerk for presentation to the Communication and Coordination Team.

C. Membership: The members of the Presbytery shall consist of the following:1 Teaching Elders Ministers of the Word and Sacrament who have been received into

membership in the Presbytery;2. Ruling Elders who are:

a. Elected by each Session in accordance with the Book of Order, G-11.0101. G-3.0301

b. Proposed each year by the Stated Clerk to insure equal balance between Teaching Elder Minister members and Ruling Elder Commissioners to Presbytery meetings.

c. Certified Christian Educators who are Elders and member of a POJ congregation.

d. An Ruling Elder serving as Moderator of Presbytery or as Moderator of a Presbytery Team or Constitutional Committee.

e. Commissioned Ruling Elder Lay Pastor serving a POJ congregation as a Commissioned Ruling Elder.


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D. Other Participants:1. Other Certified Lay Employees: In accordance with the Book of Order, G-14.0803 all

Certified lay employees shall have the privilege of the floor but not vote at Presbytery meetings;

2. Corresponding Members: Ecumenical representatives and Teaching Elder members of other Presbyteries or denominations who are supplying churches of the Presbytery are invited and encouraged to attend meetings of the Presbytery and may enjoy privilege of the floor but not vote at those meetings.

3. Members of Teams and Constitutional Committees: Ruling Elders and other lay persons who are members of Teams and Constitutional Committees of the Presbytery, but who are not commissioners to Presbytery, shall have privilege of the floor without vote.

E. Quorum: A quorum shall be ten twelve Teaching Elders Ministers and ten twelve Ruling Elders, assembled at the time and place appointed provided that at least ten churches are represented by Elders.

F. Docket: The docket for meetings of the Presbytery shall be prepared by the Communication and Coordination Team (C& C Team). The proposed docket with reports and recommendations of Teams and Constitutional Committees shall be distributed to Teaching Elders Ministers, Ruling Elder commissioners and Christian Educators at least two weeks before Presbytery meets.

G. Overtures: Overtures to Presbytery by Church Sessions shall be submitted to the Stated Clerk in writing at least eight weeks prior to a meeting of Presbytery. The C& C Team shall consider each overture and make a recommendation to Presbytery at its next stated meeting. In cases of emergency an "Overture of the Day" may be submitted at the Presbytery meeting and docketed for discussion as new business by a majority vote of the Presbytery. Ordinarily the C & C Team shall meet to consider such an overture prior to action by the Presbytery.

H. Presbyterian Order: Presbytery shall be governed in its meetings by the Book of Order and this Manual, and where neither of these applies, by the latest edition of Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised.

SECTION THREE

OFFICERS OF THE PRESBYTERY

The officers of the Presbytery of the James, elected by the Presbytery, shall be the Moderator and the Stated Clerk.

A. The Moderator: A Moderator shall serve for one calendar year, and may concurrently serve on an elected team, commission or constitutional committee. At the summer stated meeting, the Committee on Nominations shall announce a nominee for moderator, to be elected at the Fall stated meeting. At the fall stated meeting, the floor shall be open for other nominations. Any person being nominated shall have been notified prior to nomination and shall have given his or her consent to such nomination. The moderator elected at the fall stated meeting shall be installed and begin serving at the winter stated meeting. In the absence of the Moderator, the most recent, past moderator being present shall moderate. The Moderator shall perform his or her duties according to the Book of Order and the Manual of the Presbytery of the James. The Moderator shall be responsible for conducting the meetings of Presbytery.

B. The Stated Clerk: The Presbytery shall elect a Stated Clerk for a term of office not to exceed three years. He/she shall be eligible for re-election. The General Presbyter may be elected as Stated Clerk. The


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Stated Clerk shall perform his or her duties according to the Book of Order, the Manual of the Presbytery of the James, and the approved position description. Presbytery may elect a Recording Clerk whose duties shall be performed according to the Manual of the Presbytery and under the supervision of the Stated Clerk.

SECTION FOUR

THE CORPORATION AND TRUSTEES

A. The Corporation: The name of the corporation is Trustees of Presbytery of the James, Inc. The Presbytery shall elect Trustees to the Corporation which is incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Its charter shall be subject to approval and modification from time to time by the Presbytery. The Communication and Coordination Team of the Presbytery shall serve as the Trustees of the Presbytery.

A. Membership: The Trustees shall be nine in number consisting of one member from each Nominating Region, Moderator and Vice-Moderator of Communication and Coordination Team, and the Presbytery Moderator. Members are elected for three (3) year terms and may serve no more than six consecutive years. The Trustees shall elect their own officers at their annual meeting. The General Presbyter and Staff Accountant shall ordinarily serve as ex officio members of the Trustees and may be elected as Secretary and Treasurer.

C. Duties: The Trustees shall act in accordance with their charter. The Trustees are empowered by the Presbytery to act as a Commission between presbytery meetings with the powers of section G-8.0501 and G-8.0502 oG-4.0206 a, b of the Book of Order. The commission powers granted to the Trustees shall not include authority to authorize the presbytery’s trustees to incur new debt (as guarantor, co-obligor or otherwise) for amounts in excess of $50,000, or to sell or encumber presbytery assets not held by particular churches. Such authority is reserved to the whole presbytery. The commission powers granted to the Trustees shall only be exercised by the Trustees if at least two-thirds of the Trustees voting determine that the timing of presbytery meetings would negatively affect a congregation’s property needs significantly and unavoidably. The Trustees shall give annually a written account of all assets entrusted to them at a stated meeting of the Presbytery.

SECTION FIVE

THE WORK AND STRUCTURE OF THE PRESBYTERY

The work and mission of the Presbytery of the James shall be planned and carried out through Teams and Constitutional Committees which shall be directly responsible to and report directly to the Presbytery at regularly stated meetings. Each Team or Constitutional Committee may establish sub-committees and/or task forces to help plan and carry out its work.

A. Election, Quorum, Membership and Term on Teams and Constitutional Committees/Commissions. All members of Teams (except Nominations and Committee on Representation), and Constitutional Committees shall be placed in nomination by the Committee on Nominations and elected by the Presbytery. Any person nominated to and who serve on any team or constitutional committee of the Presbytery of the James must be a member in good standing of a congregation or a Teaching Elder minister member of the Presbytery. After reviewing the


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qualifications of the persons who have been suggested, the Committee on Nominations shall recommend the nominees to the Presbytery for election. Moderators and Vice Moderators of Boards and Constitutional Committees shall be members at large.

Members of the Committee on Nominations and Committee on Representation shall be nominated by the C & C Team and elected by the Presbytery.

Unless otherwise stated, a quorum for Teams and Constitutional Committees of the Presbytery shall be as prescribed in Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, which is "...a majority of the members."

Election to a Team or Constitutional Committee of Presbytery is viewed as a call to service in the church. Team and Constitutional Committee members are expected to carry out their responsibilities in faithfulness. If a Team or Constitutional Committee member has an unexcused absence from three consecutive meetings, the Committee on Nominations may nominate a replacement if requested by the Moderator of the Team or Constitutional Committee.

Each member of a Team or Constitutional Committee of Presbytery shall serve, unless otherwise provided herein, a term of three years and may not serve more than six successive years. Service for a part of a calendar year shall be counted as a full year of service. The Moderator and the Vice-Moderator of a Team or Constitutional Committee shall serve term(s) not to exceed six successive years and ordinarily the Vice-Moderator shall succeed the Moderator.

The Committee on Nominations shall arrange to stagger the terms of the members of Teams and Constitutional Committees so that ordinarily no more than one third of the membership of the body will be required to retire at the same time. The Committee on Nominations shall ensure that all Nominating Regions are represented equally on the Teams and Constitutional Committees.

Team and Constitutional Committees may elect Co-opted members to assist in their work. Such members will serve one year terms which may be renewable and are limited to six consecutive years. Co-opted members shall have privilege of the floor but without vote at the Team or Constitutional Committee level. They may also have vote at subcommittee level.

B. Conflict of Interest Policy

All entities of the Presbytery of the James are entrusted by the members of the Presbytery with responsibilities which affect the whole of the Presbytery. Therefore, it is important that all persons related to the Presbytery honor that trust. This requires honesty, competence and care in managing the financial arrangements of the entities. No elected or appointed member of any entity or its Teams or Constitutional Committees shall accept any gift, gratuity, service or any special favor from any person or persons, agents, or businesses which provide or receive goods and services or which seek to provide or receive goods and services to or from the entities of the Presbytery of the James.

No elected or appointed member shall be eligible during the term for which he or she is elected or appointed to become an employee of or otherwise render compensable services to that entity unless approved by the Communication and Coordination Team and the Presbytery. However, members of Presbytery entities may apply for staff positions within the Presbytery that come open.

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The Presbytery of the James shall be divided into six Nominating Regions for the purpose of electing persons to Teams and Constitutional Committees.

D. Teams and Constitutional Committees of the Presbytery

The structural design of the Presbytery of the James provides for the following Teams and Constitutional Committees: The Communication and Coordination Team, Mission and Service Team, Leadership Connections Team, Committee on Ministry and Committee on Preparation for Ministry. In addition, there are mandated Constitutional Committees: Committee on Nominations, Committee on Representation, Permanent Judicial Commission.

1. Communication and Coordination TeamThe purpose of the Communication and Coordination Team is to facilitate effective and efficient communication between the various teams, purpose groups and members of the Presbytery and to provide for coordination of the operations of the Presbytery. The Communication and Coordination Team consists of a representative from each Nominating Region and a Moderator and a Vice-Moderator ("at-large" positions) and the Presbytery Moderator. The responsibilities of the Communication and Coordination Team include:

(a) Oversight of Presbytery personnel and Presbytery office operations;(b) Budget development and oversight;(c) Preparing the docket for Presbytery meetings;(d) Annual review of session records;(e) Nominating to Presbytery members of the Committee on Representation and all members of

the Committee on Nominations;(f) Receipt and forwarding of overtures to the Presbytery;(g) Arranging for votes on matters referred by the General Assembly to the Presbytery.

The Communication and Coordination Team shall also serve as the Trustees of the Corporation of the Presbytery of the James, Inc.

2. Leadership Connections Team: The Leadership Connections Team will encourage, support and review progress of purpose groups that develop leadership skills among people in the Presbytery of the James, including: Teaching Elders ministers, lay persons and recognized groups that are part of the Presbytery's strategic plan. The Team shall consist of a representative from each region and a Moderator and a Vice- Moderator.

3. Mission and Service Team: The purpose of the MAST is to inspire, equip, and connect individuals and congregations with missional ministries, working within all areas of the Presbytery of the James, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the world. The Team shall consist of a representative from each region and a Moderator and a Vice-Moderator.

4. Committee on Ministry: The purpose function of the Committee on Ministry is set forth in G-3.0303 G-11.0502 of the Book of Order. It shall consist of a Ruling Elder and a Teaching Elder from each Nominating Region, a Moderator, a Vice-Moderator and as many as two Ruling elders and two Teaching Elders ministers serving as members-at-large. The Stated Clerk shall be an advisory member. The Committee shall maintain a manual of operations which shall contain all duties and powers delegated to it by the Presbytery.

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Ministry is set forth in G-14.0300 G-2.06 of the Book of Order It shall consist of a ruling elder and a teaching elder from each Nominating Region, a Moderator and Vice-Moderator and as many as two Ruling elders and two Teaching Elders ministers serving as members-at-large.

6. The Committee on Nominations: The purpose of the Committee on Nominations is to nominate persons for election by the Presbytery to the various Teams and Constitutional Committees of the Presbytery. The responsibilities of the Committee include, but are not limited to, nominating to the Presbytery, for election, members of Teams and Constitutional Committees of the Presbytery; moderators and vice moderators of Teams and Constitutional Committees of the Presbytery; Commissioners to the Synod and General Assembly; and other nominations as may be requested by Presbytery from time to time. The Committee shall consist of a representative from each Nominating Region and a Moderator and Vice-Moderator. (Members are nominated to the Presbytery by the C & C Team)

7. The Committee on Representation: The purpose of the Committee is to ensure that the principles of inclusiveness as outlined in the Book of Order are implemented (G-9.0105 & 11.0302) G-3.0103 and its composition is specified by the Book of Order. The Committee shall consist of a Moderator, Vice-Moderator, and its other members shall be divided into three classes of one person per class. (Members are nominated to the Presbytery by the C & C Team).

8. Permanent Judicial Commission: The purpose and role of the Permanent Judicial Commission and its organization are provided for in Chapter V of the Rules of Discipline and G-3.0301c and other relevant sections of the Constitution. The Permanent Judicial Commission of the Presbytery shall consist of nine members whose term of office shall be for six years. The Commission shall elect its own moderator and clerk as provided for in the Book of Order. (D-5.0201)

E. The Presbytery Budget: Each year, the Budget Committee of the C & C Team shall develop a consolidated line item budget with underlying line item details, for review, amendment, and action by the Presbytery. The budget process is outlined in the Financial Operating Procedures.

F. Commissioners to the General Assembly and Synod: Commissioners to the General Assembly and Synod are to be elected at the Fall meeting of Presbytery preceding the next meeting of the higher governing body. Ordinarily persons elected as alternate commissioners shall be nominated as Commissioners to the following meeting of the higher governing body. In choosing persons for nomination the Committee on Nominations shall follow the policy established by the Presbytery.

G. Administrative Commissions: Administrative Commissions elected by the Presbytery shall consist of at least three Teaching Elders and three Ruling Elders from three different congregations and authorized by the Presbytery with specific powers from the Book of Order.

SECTION SIX

PRESBYTERY STAFF

In accord with the Book of Order G-11.0303 (G-3.0110) the Presbytery may authorize the administrative services of a General Presbyter and other staff as needed to assure that Presbytery's adopted aims and programs are fulfilled. The role of Presbytery staff persons shall be to facilitate and enable the


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entire work of the Council Governing Body. They are expected to serve in ways which shall enable the parts of the interdependent system to work together.

Personnel Policies: Policies and procedures related to the employment, classification, work, supervision, rights and benefits of all staff members are defined in the Personnel Policies of the Presbytery of the James. The Personnel Policies of the Presbytery of the James can be amended by a majority vote of the C & C Team upon recommendation from the Personnel Committee. Changes are to be reported to the next Stated Meeting of the Presbytery.

SECTION SEVEN

AUTHORITY DELEGATED BY THE PRESBYTERY

From time to time, the presbytery delegates authority to various persons, Teams, and/or Constitutional Committees. These authorities are contained in Appendix I of the Manual.

SECTION EIGHT

AUTHORITY, AMENDMENTS AND SUSPENSIONS

The Manual establishes the basic organization of the Presbytery of the James for its functions both during and between meetings of the Council Governing Body.

The Manual may be amended as follows: A proposed amendment shall be presented in writing to the Stated Clerk of the Presbytery who shall in turn refer it to the C & C Team which shall submit its recommendation in writing to the next meeting of the Presbytery. Proposed amendments are presented as a first reading at a meeting of Presbytery for discussion, amendment and preliminary approval. To become effective they must be approved after a second reading and further amendment, if necessary, at a subsequent meeting. Both approvals shall be by a majority of those present and voting. Any particular provision of the Manual may be suspended for a meeting of the Presbytery by a two thirds vote of members present at that meeting of the Presbytery.

REPORT OF THE LEADERSHIP CONNECTIONS TEAMPresbytery of the James Meeting

June 19, 2012

THE TEAM REPORTS THIS INFORMATION:The Leadership Connections Team continues to develop the new Resource and Special Events

Purpose Group, that will connect congregations and other groups in the Presbytery of the James with a variety of resources to lead programs, special meetings, retreats, and take part in special events. Look for this new Purpose Group on the POJ Website: www.presbyteryofthejames.org

THE TEAM SUPPORTS AND ENCOURAGES THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE GROUPS:

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Vicky Bethel and Roger Clark Camp Hanover Bob PryorVicky Bethel Youth Ministry Steven Goode

Glenda Hollingshead Small Church Todd McCoySmall Church Summer Intern

Kaye Steele

Resource and Special Events Purpose Group

Glenda Hollingshead

Bonnie Snyder Collegiate Ministries Alice Todd

Ron Inlow Older Adult Richard RidgeResource Center Louisa YeuellRetired Church Workers Davis Yeuell

Sandi Libhart SPIM Rod SpencerActs 16:5 Ayars LoreBlack Caucus Joe YoungPresbytery Purpose Group Larry Chottiner

Nancy Crow SummerlinLeadership Connections Team Moderator

THE LEADERSHIP CONNECTIONS TEAM REPORTSACTIVITIES FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE GROUPS:

REPORT OF THE CAMP HANOVER PURPOSE GROUP

I. THE PURPOSE GROUP REPORTS THE FOLLOWING FOR INFORMATION:

A. Met for regularly scheduled meetings at the Presbytery of the James office, February 13 and April 16, 2012.

B. Welcomed new members: Tom Smith, Jennifer Gwyn, Brown Pearson, Allison Unroe, and Chris Sorenson…and immediately got them involved in serving on committees.

C. Heard reports on the work of the Capital Campaign Steering Committee. The Building Committee is working with the architects to finalize design plans for the 5 th Wise Lodge area cabin. Architects working with the state Office of Drinking Water to meet their requirements for increased water demand placed on the well by the new facility. Gifts and pledges to the Campaign now approach $550,000.

D. Heard about plans to combine the annual Labor Day Family Camp for 2012 with a celebration of Hanover’s 55th Anniversary.

E. Heard progress reports regarding the Camp Hanover Executive Director search. Current director has been asked to stay on duty until the end of the summer 2012 and he has agreed.


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F. Received updates on conversations with the Trustees regarding a possible Conservation Easement being placed on a portion of the camp property.

G. Hosted the 3rd Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner in March, celebrating the gift of countless hours of time and expertise given by faithful supporters of outdoor ministry.

H. Offered a community worship service in March and April.

I. Heard report from the Annual Fund Committee about the success of the 2011 drive which exceeded its goal in both numbers of donors and amount raised.

J. Heard reports from the Program Committee regarding a new process for receiving feedback/evaluations from camper parents; progress on the development of a Social Media policy for staff and parents; summer camp registrations and staff hiring.

K. Heard reports from the Property Committee regarding: progress in the construction of a new longhouse in campsite 5 being built totally with volunteers; progress on the renovation of the Winger Bath House; commitment of a group of volunteers to do all the grass mowing for the summer; the continued blessing of the work of many volunteer groups and individuals.

L. Continue to closely monitor the budget in light of decreased income; keeping close watch on all expenditures; in conversation with Search Committee regarding salary package for new Executive Director.

M. Heard reports from the Marketing Committee regarding: efforts to use social media and radio to publicize camp; plans for taking camp’s message personally to our POJ churches; a strategy to encourage churches and groups to understand the value of retreats and using Camp Hanover as a resource for doing so.

II. THE PURPOSE GROUP REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:

A. Approved a three year lease of a Honda Civic from Pearson Honda for year round use for camp related business by camp staff. Funds to come from the Facilities Improvement Fund.

B. Accepted the resignation of Assistant Director, Katherine Todd, effective June 30, 2012 and gave thanks for her wonderful contributions to this ministry over the past five years.

C. Regretfully accepted, with thanks the resignations of Rev. Beverly Bullock and Rev. Jeffrey Lang from the Purpose Group Board.

D. Authorized the Personnel Committee to negotiate a possible extension for the Summer Camp Director, Marliana Spence and to seek, as needed with the departure of the Assistant Director, part time persons to fill specific needs of the ministry.

E. Appointed board members Gwyn and Unroe and staff member Lisa VanderPloeg to serve on a Task Force to develop a proposal for how Camp Hanover might use some of the funds available from the sale of the Office Park.


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F. Directed the Property Committee to develop a prioritized list of needed improvements to the Director’s home and directed the Finance Committee to seek ways to fund the improvements.

G. Set 2012 meeting dates.

H. Sent a letter of thanks to longtime volunteer and camp supporter, Terry Whitley, for her years of faithfully designing the summer camp brochure and the bi-annual newsletters, S’More News from Camp Hanover.

REPORT OF THE COLLEGIATE MINISTRY PURPOSE GROUP


The Purpose Group for Collegiate Ministry met in February 2012 to hear an excellent report from the directors of the VCU Presbyterian Collegiate Fellowship. Several invited guests with experience in collegiate ministry offered ideas and suggestions to make this ministry a viable and sustainable one.The academic spring term has been a very active and successful one for the five collegiate ministries supported by this presbytery.

THE VCU PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGIATE FELLOWSHIP

This is our community's first year of operation. The idea for the campus ministry was born out of conversations at Second Presbyterian Church about the need for a PC(USA) presence at VCU. With the help of the Collegiate Purpose Group of the POJ, two Union students, Howard Dudley and Shannon Waite were hired to help plant the community with the support of members from Second Presbyterian Church. A "Student Outreach Plan" was devised, where potential student leaders at VCU would be identified and recruited to help from the community. This was the initial focus of our work over the summer of 2011. Our organization applied and was accepted to the Interfaith Campus Ministry Alliance at VCU, and became a recognized student organization at VCU. Our first meeting in September 2011 included 6 students. An initial goal set at the beginning of the school year stated that 8 active students by the end of the school year would be considered a success. By the end of the year, we were averaging 15 students a week and had over 23 students on our rolls who have joined our group at some point during the year. Our highest attended meeting had 19 students. Our students have participated in Mission Projects, retreats, on-campus activities such as interfaith dialogues, film-viewings, and a baccalaureate worship service.

Our community has grown quicker than we could have ever imagined. The enthusiasm and rapid growth of student membership to date reveals a great opportunity--- barely scraped with the total 15 hours per week student intern staffing as allowed by our current level of resources. Our ministry begs for more direct personal contact, a daily presence on campus, more opportunities for faith in action, and continuity in personnel from year to year. We hope through the support of the POJ and from other funding sources, including both grants, local Presbyterian Congregations, and individual Presbyterian alumni at VCU to increase our pastoral staff for the 2012-2013 school year and beyond.Rev. Gail Monsma and Rev. Howard Dudley, Richmond Second Church


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CAMPUS CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY ATTHE UNIVERSITY OF MARY WASHINGTON SPRING 2012

Ongoing activities include Table Talk Dinners (weekly 40-50); Worship (weekly 10-12); Men and Women’s small groups for prayer, support, connection (25); Coffeeology (Sunday night open theology discussions 12-15); Friday night activities (alternate Fridays 15-25)

Every activity of the CCC is designed specifically to fulfill one or more of these theological commitments. We insist in welcoming all who come into our fellowship seeking to be as broad and open as the love of God in Jesus Christ. We reach out to our college community, our local community and the world in service and prayer. We are a student-directed ministry giving our young people the opportunity to express their individual gifts and interests. Our regular worship service highlights the truth of the gospel as lived out in the passion and compassion of Jesus in the world. Our small groups are designed to get beyond the superficial and learn about one another and support each other in true Christian compassion and care. Our yearly mission trip to Honduras brings students in contact with the reality of the poor and the challenges so many live with in our world. These mission opportunities give students an opportunity to explore their own calling and commitment to service. In the past eight years, students from UMW and the CCC have started a mission organization that has transformed a poor village in Honduras, started an orphanage, and a bilingual school. This organization now includes students from 25 different colleges and Universities.

This has been an excellent year at the CCC. We had a very large group of freshmen this year that stayed with us throughout the year. Many of these students will be future leaders in the next year or two. Last year we had a large graduating group and we needed this influx of new students. Our worship services were very well attended and became an important part of our weekly activities. Our students are very involved in leadership on campus outside the CCC. They are leaders in the respective majors, in girl scouts, in color guard, in two dollars a day, to name a few. We also had 11 student leaders who planned and carried out the ministry of the CCC. It is so important to allow students to take a major role in leading and organizing their ministry. It is most impressive to see the commitment students have to our mission program in Honduras. They are involved with many other campuses around the east coast in transforming the city of El Progreso and the village of Villa Soleada. So far they have rebuilt 10 country schools in the poor villages surrounding El Progreso. Our students display a commitment to the world and the belief that they don't need to wait until they are older to make a difference. We are hoping to plan a spiritual pilgrimage travel experience next year to Iona, Scotland. I did this several years ago and there seems to be a lot of interest for this again. Students seek a balance between their own spiritual development and a commitment to service. Neither can or should be neglected. We have an excellent and committed board of directors who are very dedicated to the CC and very involved in this ministry. I could not do this without them. I feel lucky to be a part of denominations that believe that ministry to students is vital and important. They are the future leaders of our churches and our world. I give thanks to God for allowing me this opportunity to share life with these young people for the four years they are in college. It is a transformational period in life and many of their decisions and experiences in college will affect them for the rest of their lives.Rev. Dr. Robert Azzarito, Director

UNITED CAMPUS MINISTRIES AT VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY SPRING 2012

United Campus Ministries (UCM) continued weekly worship services on Sundays at 2 PM and Wednesday Bible Study at 7 PM. Attendance at both has increased so as to require a larger space. This gave room for the Avodah music ministry, a student group of 25 students, as well as the student praise dance group Chara to assist in worship upon occasion. Holy Communion is celebrated on 4th Sundays, and weekly prayer, called “Meet me at the Fountain”, takes place Tuesdays at 1 PM at the campus fountain. A United Campus Ministries at Virginia State University Facebook page, maintained by two volunteers, continued this spring.


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This has been a popular tool used to announce and publicize activities of the ministry both on campus and to supporters beyond.

UCM continued the mentoring program at Ettrick Elementary School; twelve men and twelve women from VSU partnered with children in grades 3, 4, and 5 for tutoring, exercise, and encouragement. They met together on eight Monday afternoons for two hours.The UCM annual banquet was held on March 30, 2012 on campus to celebrate the year’s ministry at VCU. Eighty-three people were present, including VSU faculty, staff, students, and members of local supporting churches. The Avodah music ministry group and the Chara praise dance group performed, and Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to students actively involved in UCM ministry during the year.

UCM has received two citations from community groups that they work closely with. On April 27 Chesterfield County Communities in Schools recognized VSU through UCM as an outstanding partner for the 2011-12 academic year. On May 3 VSU President Dr. Keith Miller sent a note of appreciation on behalf of the Board of Visitors, faculty, staff, and students to “extend our sincere thanks and appreciation for the work and commitment made to the VSU family and the communities we serve.” These serve to show that the efforts made to embody Christ on campus and beyond have been well received.

For the 2012-13 academic year and beyond, United Campus Ministries would like to work more closely with Presbyterian churches near the VSU campus. We would like to establish the kind of relationship that would yield opportunities to worship and to engage in community service projects together.Rev. Delano Douglas, Director United Campus Ministries

REPORT OF THE OLDER ADULT MINISTRY PURPOSE GROUP


The Older Adult Purpose meets monthly and has set October 11, 2012 for the fall retreat at Camp Hanover . The theme for this year’s retreat is Nourishing Your Spirit. We look forward to a keynote presentation by The Rev. W. Ray Inscoe, Director of Pastoral Care, Westminster-Canterbury, Richmond. Gordon and Ginny Lindsey will present concurrent afternoon programs on Lectio Divina and Tai Chi respectively. More information is available at the display table.

Pat Valentine (South Plains Presbyterian Church) reports that the April 26 th shared-presbytery retreat held at Massanetta Springs was a great success. The theme was GPS (God’s Positioning System) — Where is God Directing you? Over sixty people were in attendance for this second-year event which is co-hosted by the western side of POJ and Shenandoah Presbytery. With a very positive response to the program, planning for next year’s spring event will soon be underway.

REPORT OF THE SMALL CHURCH SUMMER INTERN PURPOSE GROUP


A pilot program of Union Presbyterian Seminary students working in smaller churches (100 or less in average attendance) began in the summer of 1998 with two students and three churches participating. Since then, twenty-two different small churches and fifty-eight students have benefited from the


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opportunity to focus on the joys and challenges of small church ministry. This summer we will welcome three more students and one more church (Brett-Reed)!

Church Supervisor StudentBrett-Reed Rev. Nancy Summerlin Dana VaughnFirst, Hopewell Rev. Ron Bullis Lisa SalitaRennie Rev. Pete Smith Gina Irby

The Small Church Summer Intern Program is a cooperative effort between Union Presbyterian Seminary and the Presbytery of the James, providing intentional learning experiences for students and churches. Through an interview process between students and church committees, hosted by Union Presbyterian Seminary, students are called by churches to provide pastoral and/or educational leadership for ten weeks. The church pastor (or, in some cases, a nearby pastor) acts as the site supervisor, and a mentoring committee of the church offers encouragement, support and feedback. All summer students meet together once prior to the summer and three times during the summer for seminars with the POJ coordinators to reflect upon their ministry experiences.

REPORT OF THE SMALL CHURCH MINISTRY PURPOSE GROUP


The Small Church Ministry Purpose Group sponsored a retreat for small church pastors on April 29-30 at the Roslyn Conference Center in Richmond. Fourteen pastors gathered from across the Presbytery to spend time in fellowship, worship, affirmation and reflection on the joys and challenges of working with people in a small church setting. It was a time of renewal and spiritual blessing for everyone which was so enthusiastically received that the Purpose Group is considering making this an annual event!

We encourage other small church pastors to talk with those who attended the Retreat and begin thinking and praying about coming to another retreat next spring. Those attending the Retreat were: Jeff Butler, Felecia Douglas, Jane Govan, Michelle James, Gordon Lindsey, Todd McCoy, Sandi Shaner, Pete Smith, Rod Spencer, Mark Sprowl, Don & Kay Steele, Nancy Summerlin, and Terry Woodard.

In the meantime, plans are now underway for an event this fall for all small church leaders. The content of our fall event will be shaped by numerous suggestions and requests we have received from both pastors and elders across the POJ. Look for our advertising!

REPORT OF THE BLACK CAUCUS PURPOSE GROUP


Our Purpose is to engage the leadership of respective African American congregations in a meaningful process of developing a working definition of evangelism and devise a systematic missional approach to doing evangelism. We will also help each congregation to plan an intentional scheme for self care of pastors and congregations.


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The Black Caucus utilized seminars and classroom training sessions in 2011 to teach the concepts for conducting evangelism and self-care for pastors and congregations. This training met with a high level of success.

When we took the 2011 training ideas back to our congregations to identify persons to duplicate the training and move to the next level of actually witnessing to the unsaved about Christ, finding people to take this important next step of actually doing the work of witnessing presented us with a challenge. However, no one has said it will be easy. Success will involve finding persons with a passion for witnessing. So we have gone back to the drawing board to take a diagnostic approach to determining why it is difficult to get the level of commitment needed to not only do the work of evangelism, but for carrying out other ministries as well.

The Caucus group has suggested the following approach for getting to the core of the issue and determining what needs to be done to lean forward in bringing about the change needed to grow stronger churches:

Form a focus group with representation from each member church to determine why this apathy exists and what we need to do to fix it.

This will entail getting one person from each member church to serve on the focus group to research why there is a lack of commitment on the part of the congregants to do evangelism work, as well as other church ministries.

This group will look at churches that are successful in the area of having widespread commitment throughout their membership as well as those who are not and make recommendations for generating interest in congregants for doing the important work of Christ in the world.

As the outcome of the in-depth study, we will identify persons who have the passion for doing evangelism according to their spiritual gifts and provide them step-by-step fieldapplied training during the year which will enable them to successfully do evangelism.

In light of the legislation that has been passed changing voter registration requirements, we will make plans for conducting a voter registration initiative to target those needing the most assistance with acquiring the identification needed to vote and to identify and register those who are eligible to vote but are not yet registered.

REPORT OF THE RESOURCE CENTER PURPOSE GROUP


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OTHER LEADERSHIP CONNECTIONS TEAM PURPOSE GROUPS YOU WILL HEAR FROM SOON…

ACTS 16:5 Initiative- Oversees and administers the three-year initiative which began in September 2010.

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- Organizes a spring and a fall fellowship event. Southside Presbyterians in Ministry (SPIM)

- Nurtures and supports ministry among Southside Presbyterians. Activities include regular lunch gatherings among Southside pastors and the annual overnight Youth Rally. Interested in expanding the opportunities of youth conferences for their youth and combined mission activity among their congregations.

- Youth Ministry

- Develops and leads POJ youth events, such as the Confirmation Retreat and the ACTS Middle School Mission Project. Also oversees the work of the POJ Youth Council, which provides leadership opportunities for youth and models the connectional church.

MISSION AND SERVICE TEAM

REPORT OF NEW CHURCH DEVELOMPENT PURPOSE GROUP

It is with a great deal of joy and excitement that the New Church Development Purpose Group brings to the Presbytery for consideration the chartering of the Tappahannock Presbyterian Church.

HISTORY:

Tappahannock Presbyterian Chapel was conceived in 1993 with two years of conversation between the Rev. Dr. Bland Dudley, pastor of Milden Presbyterian in Sharps, and Presbytery. Bland Dudley suddenly passed away in 1995, but in 1996 the first worship service of this new Chapel of Milden was held in the Tappahannock Seventh-day Adventist Church with Rev. Robert McBath as pastor. The congregation grew to 75 and there was anticipation of chartering. Several challenges along the way with subsequent pastors changing directions in their own lives resulted in a diminished congregation of 19. In 2006 The Rev. Dr. William S. Morris, recently-retired pastor of Campbell Memorial and former Executive Presbyter of Presbytery of the James, came aboard and led this determined band of Christians to a fully functioning and contributing Chapel in the Presbytery. With oversight from an appointed Administrative Commission the Chapel has now reached a membership of 56, sadly suffering the passing of two of its members in this past month of May, 2012. They are now organizationally, financially, and spiritually ready to become chartered as a New Church Development.

CURRENT STATUS

The Presbytery in the past year purchased 10 acres of land on Route 360 just west of Tappahannock for a new church building. That site is very visible and convenient for people in the area. In addition, the Tappahannock Church, aided by counsel from the New Church Development Purpose Group, received a $25,000 grant from the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) which will assist in the payment of a pastor for the congregation. Very thorough mission and ministry plans were developed and are being implemented by the congregation.


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RECOMMENDATION:

The New Church Development Purpose Group is delighted to recommend that the Tappahannock Presbyterian Church Administrative Commission (already in operation to receive members for the congregation) have its powers expanded to include G-1.02, the establishment of a Presbyterian Church in Tappahannock and Essex County.

(Members of the Tappahannock Administrative Commission include Rev. Tom Coye, Moderator; Rev. Nancy Summerlin; Ruling Elder Walther Fidler; Ruling Elder Jill Hand; Ruling Elder Mickey Kirby; Rev. Don Langfitt; Ruling Elder Mary Stewart)

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PREPARATION FOR MINISTRY

PRESBYTERY OF THE JAMESJune 19, 2012

Meetings of February 28, March 27, and May 22

I. THE COMMITTEE REPORTS THE FOLLOWING FOR INFORMATION:A. Of the 38 persons under care as of May 22, 21 are inquirers, and 17 are candidates. Of the candidates, 12 are ready to be examined for ordination, pending a call.

II. THE COMMITTEE REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:A. Enrolled the following person as an inquirer: Lynne Clements (Orange), liaison Sherry Flournoy

[Feb 28].B. Approved the following persons’ continuation in the preparation process on the basis of an

annual consultation: Mark Grussendorf [Feb 28]; Grace Kim Weddington and Patrick Ryanball [Mar 27], Matthew Gaventa, Aram Bae, Michael Clang, Aaron Houghton [May 22]

C. Certified the following candidates as ready to be examined for ordination, pending a call: Virginia (Ginny) Taylor-Troutman (Ginter Park) [Mar 27]; Katherine Westermann Francis (St. Giles), Michael Clang (Brandermill) [May 22].

E. Approved the withdrawal of the follow persons from the preparation process, at their request: Brittany Harvey (Fredericksburg) [Mar 27].

F. Approved the transfer of inquirer Goodwyn Bell (Richmond Third) to the Presbytery of New Hope [Feb 28].

F. Decided that Virginia Institute of Pastoral Care will be the preferred location for the psychological evaluation. Presbyterian Samaritan Counseling Center will be acceptable also [Mar 27].

G. Approved the proposal of Sarah Dennis (Fredericksburg) for satisfying the CPErequirement, with the addition of a comprehensive evaluation report by the supervisorthat includes input from the peer reviewers [Mar 27].

H. Approved a policy ordinarily requiring the presence of the pastor and/or sessionliaison at the interviews for inquiry and candidacy [May 22].

III. CONSENT DOCKET RECOMMENDATIONS: None.

THE COMMITTEE MAKES THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS: None.


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COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY

PRESBYTERY OF THE JAMESJune 19, 2012(February 9, March 8, April 12, May 10, 2012 meetings)

I. THE COMMITTEE REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:A. Transferring Ministers and Educators:

1. Rev. Liz Forney, Middle Tennessee Presbytery, MAL, Suitability and Transfer (pages 36-41).

2. Rev. Keith Johnston, Yukon Presbytery, Designated Pastor, Forest Hill Church, Suitability and Transfer (pages 41-45)

3. Rev. Terry Woodard, Peaks Presbytery, Temporary Pastor, Aberdour and First Emporia Churches, Suitability and Transfer (pages 45-48)

4. Rev. Gordon Mapes, POJ, Pastor, Chester Church, Suitability (Pages 48-52).5. Rev. Jeffrey Lang, POJ, to Beaver-Butler Presbytery, as Pastor of West Sunbury Church

in West Sunbury, PA6. Rev. Roger Shoup, HR, to National Capital Presbytery7. Rev. Nancy Summerlin, Pastor, Brett-Reed Church8. Rev. Ed Kross, POJ, Associate Pastor, Brandermill Church, Suitability (pages 52-56).

B. Temporary Pastor Relations Covenants Concurrence:1. Rev. Sue Cyre and Summit Church, 2/1/2012 – 7/31/20122. Rev. Ed Pederson and Bethany Church, 12/1/2011 – 7/31/20123. Rev. Glynn Bell and King’s Chapel, 2/1/2012 – 9/30/20124. Rev. Judy Thomson and St. Andrews Church, 1/1/2012 – 12/31/20125. Rev. LoAnn Fairman and Providence Gum Spring Church, 2/17/2012 – 6/17/20126. Rev. Steve Cobb and Rivermont Church, 2/2/2012 – 6/2/20127. Rev. Antonio Arnold and Westminster Church, Petersburg, 3/11/2012 –

6/10/20128. Rev. Ben Sparks and Chester Church, 5/1/2012 – month-to-month9. Rev. Arch Wallace and Rosewood Church, 3/5/2012 – 6/30/201210. Rev. Jim Goodloe and Mattoax and Pine Grove Churches, 4/1/2012 – 6/30/201211. Rev. Charles Brown and Hebron Church, 5/1/2012 – 8/31/201212. Rev. Walter Mann and Hebron Church, 5/1/2012 – 8/31/2012

C. Stated Supply Covenants:. 1. Rev. Jane Govan and Cove Church, 3/1/2012 – 2/28/2013

2. Rev. Robert Temple and Village Church, 7/1/2012 – 6/30/20133. Rev. Marion Paul White and Wesley Church, 6/1/2012 – 5/31/20134. Rev. Victoria Bethel and Westminster Church, 6/1/2012 – 5/31/20135. Rev. Fletcher Hutcheson and Genito Church, 6/1/2012 – 5/31/2013

D. Interim Supply Covenants:1. Rev. Richard Haney and Tuckahoe Church, 2/20/2012 – 2/19/20132. Rev. Brint Keyes and Grace Covenant Church, 5/1/2012 – 4/30/20133. Rev. Gordon Mapes and Bon Air Church, 5/1/2012 – 5/31/2012


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4. Rev. Steve Brown and South Plains Church, 6/1/2012 – 5/31/20135. Rev. Mary Johns and Southminster Church, 5/23/2012 – 5/22/20136. Rev. Louis Williams and New Hanover Church, 5/20/2012 – 5/19/2013

E. Parish Associate Covenants:1. Rev. Edna Banes and Richmond First Church, 1/1/2012 – 12/31/20122. Rev. Mark Valeri and Richmond Third Church, 1/1/2012 – 12/31/20123. Rev. Jack Schilthuis and Richmond Third Church, 1/1/2012 – 12/31/2012

F. Designated Pastor Covenant:1. Rev. Sandi Shaner and Salem Church, four year term

G. Permission to labor within/outside the bounds of POJ:1. Rev. Charles Klotzberger to continue laboring outside the bounds as Temporary

Supply Pastor of Appomattox PE Church from 1/1/2012 – 12/31/20122. Rev. Patrick Dennis to perform a wedding ceremony on 4/28/2012 in Philadelphia

Presbytery3. Rev. Glenda Hollingshead to preach in Holston Presbytery at First Church,

Jefferson City, TN, for Founder’s Day, 10/14/20124. Rev. Clay Macaulay to participate in a wedding in Salem Presbytery 4/14/2012

and to officiate at a wedding in PEVA on 10/13/20125. Rev. Joe Young to officiate at a wedding in Charlotte Presbytery on 3/31/20126. Rev. Katherine Nguyen to officiate at a wedding in Trinity Presbytery on

3/24/20127. Rev. Gina Maio to officiate at a wedding in National Capital Presbytery on

6/22/20128. Rev. Judy Stanley, New Hope Presbytery, to labor within the bounds of POJ in

serving as Temporary Supply Pastor for Wylliesburg and Chase City First Churches

H. Terms of Call Approved:1. Rev. Keith Johnston, Designated Pastor, Forest Hill Church

Cash Salary: $20,000; Housing and Utilities: $23,000; Pension/Major Medical: $13,867; SECA: $3,290; Auto: $1,200; Study Leave expenses: $1,700; Medical Expense: $1,700 Dental Expense: $600; two weeks Study Leave; four weeks vacation

2. Rev. Gordon Mapes, Pastor, Chester ChurchCash Salary: $42,673; Housing and Utilities: $37,000; Pension/Major Medical: $27,660; SECA: $6,095; Auto: $3,400; Study Leave expenses: $850; Dental Insurance: $1,327; Meals, Other Entertainment: $500; two weeks Study Leave; four weeks vacation

3. Rev. Ed Kross, Associate Pastor, Brandermill ChurchCash Salary: $31,800; Housing and Utilities: $24,000; Pension/Major Medical: $17,602.20; SECA: $4,274.82; Auto: $804.25; Study Leave expenses: $1,000; Cell phone allowance: $1,200; two weeks Study Leave; four weeks vacation

II. Ordination/Installation Commissions Approved:1. Ordination Commission for Candidate Nathan Royster on behalf of

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2. Installation Commission for Rev. Louie Andrews as Pastor of Rockville Church, Nellysford, on Sunday, February 26, 2012, at 10:00 AM at the church

3. Installation Commission for Rev. Joshua Andrzejewski as Chaplain, United Methodist Family Services, Saturday, March 24, 2012, at 3:00 PM at UMFS, 3900 West Broad Street, Richmond

4. Installation Commission for Rev. Kelle Brown as Executive Director, Daughters of Zelophehad, Saturday, March 24, 2012, at 3:00 PM at All Souls Church, Richmond

J. Pastoral Relationship dissolved:1. Rev. Dixie Brachlow and Fairfield Church, effective 5/31/20122. Rev. Walter Winegar and Milden Church, effective 6/4/2012

K. Permission to elect Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC)1. Grace Covenant Church

L. Approved funds from Pastoral Care Fund:Funds were approved to help a pastor with counseling expenses.

M. Approved Tappahannock Church honoring Rev. Bill Morris as Pastor Emeritus.

N. Approved changes to Minimum Compensation Criteria: All calls will require four weeks of vacation and two weeks of study leave regardless of the call; congregations are strongly urged to pay the minimum of $425 for continuing education funds regardless of the call with the possibility of the CE allowance from one year being carried over to a second year.

II. CONSENT DOCKET RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. That the 2011 Member-at-Large Report, 2011 Validated Ministers Report, the 2011 Certified Educators Report, and the 2012 Changes in Terms of Call be approved (see pages 57-62).

2. That Rev. David Garth be Honorably Retired as of 5/1/20123. That Rev. Paula Parker be Honorably Retired as of 1/1/20124. That Rev. Dixie Brachlow be Honorably Retired as of 6/1/20125. That Rev. Russ Riter be Honorably Retired as of 7/1/2012

III. THE COMMITTEE MAKES THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. The 2013 Minimum Compensation Criteria: 2.7% for effective salary; vacation and study leave be the same for full time or part time pastors (see pages 32-33).

2. That interim and associate pastors shall not become the next installed pastorof a congregation.

3. COM will recommend that a Special Administrative Review Committee (G-3.0108b) be appointed by the presbytery to inquire into Jon Gibson preaching on a regular basis at New Hanover without credentials. (This recommendation is withdrawn as the Session has removed Jon Gibson from the preaching rotation.)

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5. That an Administrative Commission (AC) be established for Third Church, Richmond, concerning their request for dismissal. Members of the AC would be Rosalind Banbury, Moderator; Tom Goodrich; Charles Holmes; Marilyn Johns; Laura Sugg and Tim Williams.

6. That the Third Church, Richmond, AC have the following powers: G-3.03, The Presbytery.

7. That the Third Church, Richmond, AC be empowered to communicate the official positions of the PCUSA regarding the reasons raised by Third Presbyterian Church, Richmond, for dismissal before the first congregational meeting as described in the “Guidelines for the Presbytery of the James to Consider a Request for a Congregation to be Dismissed to Another Denomination.”

8. That Presbytery Policies of the COM Manual be revised (Appendix K, M, M-1, N, P, see pgs. 57-64. (These revisions are to bring policies in line with the new Form of Government)

GLOSSARY of TERMS

Old Term in Former Book of Order New Term in New Book of OrderGoverning bodies CouncilsOfficers of the church (Presbyters-Ministers/Elders & Deacons)

Ordered Ministries of the Church

Minister of Word and Sacrament Teaching ElderElder Ruling ElderParticular church CongregationPermanent Pastoral relationships Installed Pastoral RelationshipsStated Supply, Interim Supply, Temporary Supply

Temporary Pastor Relationships

Committee on Ministry ??? none givenCommittee on Preparation for Ministry ???none given

2013 MINIMUM COMPENSATION CRITERIA FOR

THE PRESBYTERY OF THE JAMES

I. THE PRINCIPLES FOR COMPENSATION FOR MINISTERS OF THE WORD AND SACRAMENT AND CERTIFIED CHRISTIAN EDUCATORS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

A. Scripture, in several places affirms that those who labor for the Gospel“deserve their wages”. (Luke 10:4-7; 1 Corinthians 9:14; I Timothy 5:17).

B. The Minister or Certified Christian Educator is a skilled person with great responsibility who studied and trained extensively to fulfill their calling, as required by the church.

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the congregation, to the Minister or Certified Christian Educator, to their spouses and to the Presbytery.

D. Remuneration for services rendered by the Minister or Certified Christian Educator should be in line with the income levels of the area in which their ministry takes place.

E. Minimum compensation is established as a way of defining the minimum value of a full-time call, requiring no more than entry-level skills of a newly ordained Minister or Associate, or a newly certified Christian Educator. Additional skills, education, experience, responsibilities, etc., should be used to factor in additional compensation.

F. For the peace, unity, and effectiveness of the church, general acceptance of this principle is recommended as the Minister or Certified Christian Educator works to fulfill the mission of the church (as defined in The Great Ends of the Church).

II. THE MINIMUM REQUIRED ELEMENTS OF A CALL ARE:

A. Compensation

1. Cash Salary2. Housing, Utilities and Furnishings Allowance (ministers only) OR3. a. Utilities and Furnishings Allowance (ministers only) AND

b. Manse Rental Value, at least 30% of sum of 1 and 3a (ministers only).

B. Benefits

4. Pension and Major Medical Dues 5. Fifty percent of Self-Employment Tax (SECA) 6. Vacation 7. Study Leave

C. Professional Reimbursements

8. Auto/travel Expenses9. Continuing Education and Book Expenses

MINIMUM REQUIRED AMOUNTS OF A CALL FOR MINISTERS OF THE WORD AND SACRAMENT AND CERTIFIED CHRISTIAN EDUCATORS

The minimum full-time compensation (cash salary and housing) for 2013 is $42,508.

A. Compensation

1. Cash Salary

2. Housing, Utilities and Furnishings Allowance (ministers only) OR

3.a. Utilities and Furnishings Allowance (ministers only) AND

b. Manse Rental Value, at least 30% of sum of 1 and 3a (ministers only).

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4. Pension and Major Medical Dues, 32.25% of Subtotal $13,7095. Fifty percent of Self-Employment Tax (SECA), 7.65% of Subtotal $3,2526. Vacation, four weeks 7. Study Leave, two weeks Total Compensation and Benefits $59,469

C. Professional Reimbursements 8. Auto/travel Expenses, at IRS rate 9. Continuing Education and Book Expenses $850

LISTENING TEAM FORTHIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, RICHMONDREPORT TO THE COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY,

PRESBYTERY OF THE JAMES

Our Thanks

We want to express our appreciation for the welcome and cooperation of the staff and Session of Third Presbyterian. At the meeting with the Session, we were greeted warmly with appreciation for our willingness to serve as members of the Listening Team. The Session and staff are unified in their decision to request dismissal but have reached their decision with caution, prayer, and some sadness.

Meetings

The Listening Team has met in person three times--February 20, March 12, and April 12--and numerous times by email. The moderator met with the Rev. Steve Hartman and Jimey Ames, Clerk of Session, on February 29 to learn about the journey towards the request for dismissal and to discuss process and procedures. We met with the Session of Third Presbyterian on March 18, 2012, and with members of the congregation on March 29, 2012. About 100 members of the Session and of the congregation participated in the two meetings or corresponded by email. We also received one hand-written note attached to some home-made cookies!

Our Purpose and Process

We have sought to listen prayerfully and openly with Third Presbyterian about its request to be dismissed from the Presbyterian Church (USA). We have not stated the position of the PC (USA) nor given our own opinions but have engaged “the Session and the congregation as a whole in a time of prayer and dialogue aimed at understanding the areas of disagreement and conflict, and, if possible, fostering reconciliation.” (“Guidelines for the Presbytery of the James to Consider a Request from a Congregation to be Dismissed to Another Denomination”).Reasons for Dismissal


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The primary reason given for the request for dismissal was the belief that the Presbyterian Church (USA) had compromised the authority of scripture. Some linked such a compromise to either the passage of Amendment 10-A which would allow for the ordination of practicing homosexuals and the removal of the “chastity and fidelity” clause. Others linked the compromise of the authority of scripture to the language of Amendment 10-A itself. Still others spoke in general about the lessening of the authority of scripture within the denomination.

Generally, the other reasons given were that people believe that the PC (USA) no longer adheres to the Lordship of Jesus Christ as the only means of salvation, that the stands of the PC (USA) negatively affect the witness and mission of Third, and that the PC (USA) has accommodated itself to the current culture and is not faithful to the standards of scripture regarding marriage and homosexual behavior. There was also a sense of weariness, mostly among the Session, of dealing with the controversies.

Third Presbyterian’s Journey

Third Presbyterian has actively been considering dismissal from the PC(USA) since the passage of Amendment 10-A. The interest in dismissal has come from several directions—those who have been unhappy with the PC (USA) for decades, those who believe that the passage of Amendment 10-A was the tipping point, and the Session and staff. There have been letters to the congregation and information sessions for the congregation in the past year over dismissal and the possible future denominational home of Third. The Session has voted to ask for dismissal to the Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians.

The Session and the staff in the past have been careful to correct misinformation or allegations which have been brought to them by members of the congregation. They are to be commended for this.

We did note that there has been little evidence of information which sought to represent the official, stated positions of the PC(USA) on the authority of scripture , the Lordship of Jesus Christ or on differing perspectives in support of Amendment 10-A.

Reconciliation

It is with sadness and regret that we report our unanimous belief that reconciliation between Third Presbyterian and the Presbyterian Church (USA) is not possible. Of the 100 people from whom we heard, only four were in favor of reconciliation. If the response to the Listening Team accurately reflects the congregation, which we believe that it does, then there is little openness to remaining a part of the PC(USA). Of the six pastors, all desire to transfer to the Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians—Steve Hartman, Ed Satterfield, Corey Widmer, Rick Hutton, Nelson Ould and Dave Barry.

We recommend to the Presbytery of the James that an administrative commission be formed to proceed with the process of dismissal. We also recommend that such an administrative commission be empowered to communicate the official positions of the PC(USA) regarding the reasons raised for dismissal before the first congregational meeting.

In Christ’s Service, Rosalind Banbury, moderatorTom Goodrich, Charles Holmes, Marilyn Johns, Laura Sugg, Tim Williams

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I. THE COMMITTEE REPORTS THE FOLLOWING:

The committee has selected Arch Wallace of Rosewood Church to be nominated in October to serve as Presbytery Moderator for 2013.

II. THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT PRESBYTERY ELECT:

Committee on Preparation for Ministry, Region E, 2013, Elsa Falls, Ruling Elder, Richmond SecondCommittee on Ministry, Region B, 2012, Steve Starzer, Teaching Elder, Fairfield

Opportunities for Service in the Presbytery

The following vacancies exist on Committees and Teams that are filled by The Committee on Nominations:

Communication and Coordination Team

Vice-Moderator, MAL, Ruling Elder, Class of 2014

Committee on Ministry

Vice-Moderator, MAL, Ruling Elder, Class of 2014Region F, Ruling Elder, Class of 2013

If you are interested in any of these opportunities for service, please contact John Flournoy, Moderator-Committee on Nominations, [email protected].

The following vacancies exist on Committees that are filled by the Communication and Coordination Team:

Committee on Representation

Vice Moderator, Layperson, MAL, Class of 2014At Large, Layperson, Class of 2012

“Laypersons” need not be ordained

If you are interested in this opportunity for service, please contact John Storey, Moderator-Communication & Coordination Team, [email protected].

In addition to these elected positions, POJ members may serve on Purpose Groups. Please see the Home Page on our website, www.presbyteryofthejames.org, and directly contact a Purpose Group of your choice.

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ELIZABETH BARRINGTON FORNEY

Ecclesiastical Status:

Ordained Presbyterian Minister of the Word and Sacrament, November 6, 1994 and currently serving as a member of the Presbytery of Middle Tennessee.

Formal Education:

Certificate in Individual Spiritual Guidance--2008-2010Shalem Institute, Washington, DCCertificate in Spiritual Formation—1999-2002Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, GeorgiaMaster of Divinity—1990-1993 Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, New JerseyConcentration: Pastoral Care and CounselingBachelor of Arts—1983-1987 Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, PennsylvaniaConcentration: Psychology, Anthropology, and Sociology

Continuing Education and Professional Development:

S3 grant for Sustaining Pastoral Excellence 2007Our study explored the role of creative arts in personal and community renewal.Peacemaking and Reconciliation—2004, Taize, FranceCeltic Spirituality, Intentional Community—2002, Iona, ScotlandTrust the Arts to Speak—2001,Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington DCPresbyterian World Missions Conference, 2000, Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, GeorgiaPastor as Spiritual Leader—1996, Alban Institute, Washington D.C.Transforming Bible Study with Walter Wink--1992, Stoney Point Center, Stoney Point, New York

Training/Certification:Interim Ministry Training:

Week 1 (Introductory) by (select one) PC (USA) Interim Ministry Network at (City/State) in__ ____(year)Week 2 (Advanced) by (select one) PC (USA) Interim Ministry Networkat (City/State) in__ ____(year)

Certified Christian EducatorCertified Associate Educator

Work experience you have: 8 years or more

Signature: ________Liz Forney____________ Print Name: Liz Forney Date: December, 2011

Sexual Misconduct Self Certification:


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The following information related to sexual misconduct was mandated by the Sexual Misconduct Policy and Its Procedures adopted by the 203rd General Assembly (1991), and was revised by the 205th General Assembly (1993).

Please check one of the following: _X__ I certify below that no civil, criminal, ecclesiastical complaint has ever been sustained* or is pending* against me for sexual misconduct; and I have never resigned or been terminated from a position for reasons related to sexual misconduct.

___ I am unable to make the above certification. I offer, instead, the following description of the complaint, termination, or the outcome of the situation with explanatory comments.

The information contained in my Personal Information Form on file with Call Referral Services is accurate to the best of my knowledge and may be verified by the calling and employing entity. I hereby authorize the entity to which my Personal Information Form is being sent to inquire concerning any civil or criminal records, or any judicial or proceeding involving me as a defendant, related to sexual misconduct. By means of this release I also authorize any previous employer, and any law enforcement agencies or judicial authorities or ecclesiastical governing bodies to release any and all requested relevant information related to sexual misconduct to the entity to which my Personal Information Form is being sent.

__X____ I have read this certification and release form and fully understand that the information obtained may be used to deny my employment or any other type of position from the employing entity. I also agree that I will hold harmless the employing or judicial authority or any other entity from any and all claims, liabilities, and causes of action for the legitimate release of any information related to sexual misconduct.

Signature __________Liz Foreny___________ Print Name: Liz Forney Date:12/13/2011

Work Experiences:

Gateway Medical Center, Chaplain, Clarksville, TN, September 2009- present.First Presbyterian Church, Temporary Supply Pastor, Springfield, TN, 60 members, rural community,

February 2009- July 2009Central Presbyterian Church, Temporary Stated Associate PastorAtlanta, GA, 600 members, urban community, 2005 to 2007Columbia Theological Seminary, Associate Director of the Spirituality- Program Decatur, GA, 2001-2005Pilgrimage Presbyterian Church, Interim Associate Pastor - Lilburn, GA, 600 members, Suburban com-

munity, 2000-2001Burnet Presbyterian Church, Solo Pastor - Burnet, Texas, 100 members, rural community, 1994-1999Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Associate for Student Ministries - Austin, Texas, 1994-1998

Please list your other services to the Church or denomination for the past 10 years:

Contributing author to the Lectionary Commentary SeriesFeasting on the Word, edited by Barbara Brown Taylor and David L. BartlettContributing author to Call to Worship, the PCUSA Journal of Liturgy, Music Preaching and the Arts,

Volume 40.3 Prayer 2007Supply preacher, retreat leader, and teacher, Presbytery of Middle Tennessee 2007 to present Committee

on Ministry, Presbytery of Middle Tennessee 2007 to 2010Transitions Committee, Presbytery of Middle Tennessee 2007 to 2010


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Baccalaureate Preacher, Columbia Theological Seminary May 2007, Decatur, GeorgiaPilgrimage Leader, Columbia Theological Seminary, Taize, France, 2005Lay Institute Instructor, “Art and Spirituality,” Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, Georgia, 2005Workshop leader Presbytery Leadership Events, “Spiritual Formation for Church Leaders,” 2004Adjunct Faculty, M.Div. course “Artist’s Way, Preacher’s Word,” Columbia Theological Seminary,

Decatur, Georgia, 2004

Please describe the characteristics of the church or organization you would like to serve, and the unique gifts, skills, and experiences you would bring to the position:

The church I would like to serve is one in which the members are actively seeking to serve Christ both in their everyday lives, and in the work of the church. The congregation would be curious about the intersection between faith and the biblical narratives and how those stories inform everything from our politics to stewardship. My experiences in pastoral ministry and in leading continuing education events have afforded me opportunities to see many models of how we might incarnate our faith to the benefit of all involved and I would enjoy sharing that with a congregation.

The congregation would be growing in their capacity to care for one another like an extended family—sharing in both celebrations and painful experiences, continually seeking and gaining strength from the Holy Spirit. Together they would listen for the guidance of God, and discern God’s invitation for ministry in their unique context and community.

In addition to caring for one another and the surrounding community, a willingness to be open to new ideas and experiences of discipleship will be essential in the congregation I serve. Even as we embrace traditions and time-honored practices, following our dynamic living God requires a holy availability to entertain the untried and unexpected possibilities.

Please describe your present call and accomplishments:

My present call is a delightful quilt of many different ministries. I serve as one of the chaplains at our local hospital. That context allows me to meet and share the loving presence of God with people in painful and unexpected places in their lives.

Another aspect of my current ministry is as a spiritual director to a number of individuals throughout middle Tennessee and Kentucky. This is a mutual blessing of listening together for God’s movement in our lives and deepening our connection to the sacred in the everyday.

I serve very actively within the Presbytery and assist congregations and pastors in transition. It is a blessing to me to be able to assist congregations in their search for good leadership and to assist them in developing a vision and understanding how to collaborate with God. I also serve actively in pulpit supply and moderating Sessions where the pastor is absent.

One great love that has emerged in this season is an arts ministry within my home studio. One of passions is all forms of art and I am continually is amazed at the applications for art and spiritual formation. I have small group retreats here in the studio to offer opportunities for others to listen more deeply for God in their life.

Like many women, I also minister to my family as mother of two; Sam 13, and Ellie 11. My husband David is also a pastor and serves as the head of staff at First Presbyterian Clarksville. We have been enjoying and blessed by the clergy couple dance for the last 17 years.


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Please describe your leadership style:My leadership style is a highly relational one that celebrates and cultivates the gifts of others for the building up of the whole body of Christ. One image I enjoy is that of a seasoned gardener who works alongside other gifted laborers in the vineyard. I contend that each one of us has skills and expertise that enrich the journey for all of us. I use my experience and education to invite others, both lay people and staff members, into opportunities for ministry and discipleship which include personal discernment and theological reflection. I am a consensus seeker who neither shies away from conflict nor intentionally stirs it up.

Creating a work climate in which all participants feel heard and understand their contributions to be valuable is essential to this type of leadership. Some of the ways in which I achieve this is by clarifying job descriptions, both personnel and volunteer, and providing for regular periods of evaluation. I find this clarity and communication practices add to a sense of both community and organization.

My deepest joy is facilitating the growth and learning of the people of God through both incarnational ministry: pastoral care, administration, teaching, and through proclamation—worship leadership and preaching.

What are the key theological issues currently facing the church and society, and how do they shape your ministry:

One of the most serious theological issues facing the church, and by implication society, is a three-fold illiteracy. Despite our Reformed heritage—which proclaims the priesthood of all believers and which encourages each believer to study, consider, and enact what is found in the scriptural witness—we are to a large degree biblically illiterate. On the whole, we are more biblically illiterate today than any time since the Reformation and, regrettably, we know more about the Simpsons than about Sampson, Simeon, or even Sarah. We have failed to immerse ourselves in the text and have not allowed these stories become our grounding narrative of hope, redemption, and identity.

The illiteracy I speak of is sometimes the result of not knowing the biblical stories at all, and it is also an inability wrestle with, draw theological meaning from, or dwell in the contradictions that these stories often present. Failure to indwell the biblical texts leads to our theological illiteracy. We often function as a people who believe more in the myth of scarcity (e.g., competitiveness, rampant consumerism, expressive individualism, etc.) rather than as those who have known a God who leads us beside still waters and lets manna rain from heaven fresh each day. Our lives rarely proclaim the abundance of the Messiah able to feed five thousand on five loaves and two fishes, the one who bids us to welcome sinners and outcasts alike at table.

Finally, our spiritual illiteracy is manifest in our inability to be still and know that God is indeed God. We have not learned how to incorporate the ancient disciplines—which all help to form and re-form our identity as baptized children of God—of solitude, prayer, service, among many others, in our lives. The great hope is the face of this illiteracy is that each of these areas can be taught and learned in faithful communities. It is my prayer as a pastor to respond to this critical need in every aspect of the church’s life.

Statement of Faith

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sharing life with my husband, my children’s curiosity and laughter, the hugs of friends, and the privilege of ministry. I experienced it in my own baptism, and rejoice in it each time a new member of the body of Christ is welcomed into the family of faith in baptism. I know grace at the Lord’s table where all who seek to be his disciples are welcomed, remember together his sacrifice of love, and are nourished.

I know without a doubt that none of us are worthy of this grace, nor can we strive to earn it- it is pure gift from God. Before we are aware of the reality of God, God breathes into each of us, reaches for each of us, cherishes each of us, redeems each of us. God awaits our response to God’s loving intentions.

Because God was so intent on loving us, God came as Christ to walk among us, teach us, and lead us home again. Our fear of this radical grace filled re-orientation allowed us to murder the messenger. As the book of Hebrews tells us by way of explaining the atonement, “Christ has offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins…thus a new and living way is opened for us . . . “ Heb. 10: 14-20 This new and living way is open to all who wish to receive this gift.

I believe that the power of God is stronger than death. Christ rose from the grave and once again opened his arms to the disciples to nourish them on the beach and to charge them with tending his sheep. We celebrate this sacrifice of love and newness of life each time we celebrate the Lord’s Supper and rejoice in the wondrous sin and death defying grace of baptism.

God continues to invite the people of the world to be reconciled to one another and to God. God continues to provide guidance and direction for God’s people in the unique and authoritative witness of Scripture, in prayer, and in the community of faith. Through the power of the Holy Spirit God is available to us always.

KEITH AUSTIN JOHNSTON

Ecclesiastical Status: PC(USA) Presbyterian Minister of Word and SacramentMembership Presbytery: YUKON PRESBYTERY

Ordination Date: 2/11/1979

Formal Education:

Westminster College, New Wilmington PA: 1974, Bachelor of Arts, Cum LaudeUnion Seminary, Richmond VA: 1978, Doctor of MinistryPresbyterian School of Christian Education, Richmond VA: 1988, Masters in Christian Education

Continuing Education:

My study leaves are wonderful opportunities for learning and renewal! Over the years I have enjoyed a wide range of opportunities to strengthen and expand my pastoral skills in preaching, worship, pastoral care, Christian education, youth ministry, faith sharing, devotional life, mission and more. Six years ago, a six week sabbatical with Habitat for Humanity included devotional reading and visiting a variety of churches. Recent study leaves include the College of Preachers week at the National Cathedral in D.C., a Rehoboth minister-educator series of retreats, a week in Scotland at the Iona Community with an emphasis on worship and a course with Christians from around the globe on the biblical call for earth care. The trip included visiting our son serving as a Young Adult Volunteer in Northern Ireland. The study leave was a


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spiritual and educational highlight as I connected with my Scotch-Irish, Presbyterian roots! In November of 2010 I took Week I Interim Pastor training in Richmond, Virginia. I always come back from study leaves energized for ministry in the church!

Experience Level: 8 years or more.

Training / Certification: Interim Ministry Training, Week 1 by PC(U.S.A.) at Richmond, VA in 2010Clergy Couple? False

Sexual Misconduct Self-Certification Statement:

I certify below that no civil, criminal, ecclesiastical complaint has ever been sustained* or is pending* against me for sexual misconduct; and I have never resigned or been terminated from a position for reasons related to sexual misconduct.

I have read this certification and release form and fully understand that the information obtained may be used to deny my employment or any other type of position from the employing entity. I also agree that I will hold harmless the employing or judicial authority or any other entity from any and all claims, liabilities, and causes of action for the legitimate release of any information related to sexual misconduct.

Past Experience:

Mission Pastor: Chapel in the Mountains, Anaktuvuk Pass AK; 50+ members/325+ parish, remote native Alaskan village: February 2008 – December 2011_(4 year commitment completed & Presbytery funding ending December 2011)Pastor: New Hope Presbyterian Church, Salem VA; 145 members, small town: May 1992 – December 2007 (15+ years)Pastor: Village Presbyterian Church, Richmond VA; 120 members, city: May 1988 – April 1992 (4 years)Presbyterian Campus Minister: University of Richmond: July 1988 – April 1992 (4 years)Pastor: New Sewickley Presbyterian Church, New Brighton PA; 230 members, rural-small town: 1980 –

1987 (8 years)+ We moved to Richmond, VA in August 1987 for me to do a Masters in Christian Education and for Sally

to begin doctoral work in Christian Education.Interim Pastor: Donora Presbyterian Church, Donora PA; 110 members: January – April 1980Volunteer in Mission-teacher: Presbyterian Seminary & College, Seoul, Korea: February – December 1979

Part time ministries while a student.

Pastor and ministry team leader; Christian Ministry in the National Parks, Grand Tetons National Park, Wyoming: Summer 1978

Seminary Intern: Third Presbyterian Church, Richmond VA; 310 members, city: August 1976 – July 1977Seminary Intern: Clarion PC, Clarion PA; 220 members, small town: Summer 1975Chaplain’s Student Staff: Westminster College, Westminster PA; small town: September 1971 – 1974Student Youth Minister: Foster Memorial Presbyterian Church, Youngstown OH; 180 members, inner city:

1971 – 1974

Other Services:

Committee on Ministry of Yukon Presbytery (2010 – present)Mission & Action Committee of Yukon Presbytery (2009 – present)


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Presbyterian Disaster Relief Volunteer (MS, FL, NC, WV & KY) 5 weeks over 10 yearsShort term mission service: Presbyterian Border Ministry, Cordoba, Mexico. 2 weeks, 1998Division of Church Development-Redevelopment. Presbytery of the Peaks. (2006 – 2007)Presbytery of the Peaks Peacemaking Work Group. (2003 – 2006)Presbytery’s of the Peaks Liaison with the Presbyterian Community Center (2003 – 2006)Presbytery’s of the Peaks Mission Support Committee (2000 – 2003)

Church Characteristics Desired:

I am eager to serve a congregation living the best of our Reformed-Presbyterian, Christian tradition! Christians are joyful and ever thankful as we live by God’s grace. I will be an enthusiastic partner with a church family wanting to grow both in ministry and mission. Our calling is to be faithful to Jesus Christ and act in love to one and all! A Christ-like congregation is inviting and welcoming as we include one and all.

“Serving together in Christ!” expresses my vision for ministry. I bring deep faith and compassion as a pastor and friend. I offer a wealth of experience and seek to honor the gifts of every member. I enjoy life and ministry as gifts from God! “Seek Joy in Faithfulness!” says it well.

I believe in putting into practice all the Biblically based, Great Ends of the Church expressed in our Book of Order (G.2.02): Worshiping God, sharing the gospel, nurturing faith, preserving-living God’s truth, practicing social righteousness, and witnessing to God’s rule here and now! I look forward to serving with a congregation eager to grow deeper in faith and love!

I am a dedicated, caring pastor who loves to preach, teach and visit! I am a faithful listener, encourager, administrator and leader, enjoying ministry with all ages. I am energetic and blessed with good health! I have now completed my four year commitment as a mission pastor in Alaska. I am located in Alexandria, VA as I search for a new call to serve!

Accomplishments in present call:

Serving Chapel in the Mountains was an adventure in faith! Our Chapel is a mission of Yukon Presbytery serving a remote village of 360 Alaskan natives. Sally and I worked with elders and members to revitalize ministry and serve the entire village. We restarted a now flourishing Sunday School, began a strong youth program and supported a Bible Camp with youth flight lessons! We began a needed summer lunch program. Our goal was to prepare native Lay Pastors. We built trust and respect in the village. There was much pastoral care and crisis ministry. Giving increased to support ministry and move self-support from $300 to $15,000.

Before Alaska, in 15 years of ministry with the people of New Hope Presbyterian Church in VA, we traveled far in faith and love! The church grew in membership, ministry and giving. We offered opportunities for all ages and interests. Active children and youth ministries were created. Our Sunday School grew to include three adult classes. Leadership expanded to reflect the entire congregation. We had active committees and added a Deacon’s ministry. Two elders became Lay Pastors. Local and Presbyterian mission-service grew tremendously! We were a presbytery leader in per-member mission giving. Adults and youth became involved in a variety of local mission. We also completed long range building plans with two new wings. God’s providence, good stewardship and hard work by all enabled us to only borrow $20,000 for the two needed buildings!

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Since our task is to “equip the saints for the work of ministry” (Ephesians 4.12), Christian leadership prepares and supports ever more believers in ministry-mission. Pastor, elders and deacons encourage members in areas of God’s work which best fit their gifts. We all are in a dynamic partnership with God and one another! And our loving God initiates, directs and sustains us! “Reformed and always reforming according to God’s Word and Spirit” is an ongoing process of seeking God’s will with receptive hearts and minds. Mutual respect, patience and understanding are needed as we work together.

I find deep satisfaction working together with elders, deacons and members as well as the community and Presbytery! I am diligent in fulfilling my responsibilities as a pastor-leader. I practice good communication skills to be attentive to the goals and needs of others. Church leadership needs to represent the entire church as our Book of Order nominating system outlines. In all four churches I’ve served as pastor, leadership and member involvement have expanded and deepened. I like to roll up my sleeves and work side by side with others in God’s work! Leadership by example is foundational. Finally, our Book of Order (G-6.01) reminds us of God’s calling: “All Ministry is a gift from Jesus Christ! Members and officers alike serve mutually… Jesus’ ministry is the basis of all ministries… who came not to be served, but to serve and give his life for many.” (Matthew 20.28)

Key Theological Issues:

One key issue is: “Who rules our lives?” “Jesus is Lord!” has always been the Christian’s creed. First century believers followed Jesus rather than power mad emperors or false gods. Our Savior provides a compass to navigate today’s blessings and dangers! For example, rather than being a slave to materialism, Jesus leads us to faithful stewardship. John Calvin speaks of God revealing “a right use of the things of this life” to enjoy God’s gifts without excess. Jesus calls us to a better, simpler life, with thankfulness and generosity! In addition, facing over scheduled lives, the “Lord of the Sabbath” (Mark 2.28) recalls God’s wise balance of work and rest, worship and recreation. Jesus found time to be alone and pray, to worship and enjoy friends. In the same way, God offers us direction for morality and values, for justice and peace!

The church needs to address difficult issues relying on Scripture and God’s Spirit. And we need to do so with deep humility and mutual respect, listening to others and living our unity in Christ! In John 8, Jesus appears trapped in an impossible moral dilemma. Yet Jesus calmly has a self righteous crowd consider their own sins and in doing so, their mean spirited behavior ceases. Then, the Lord turns to the woman and says: “I do not condemn you, go and sin no more.” God’s truth and compassion likewise can guide us through moral minefields and controversies today. Our primary focus needs to be God’s grace and our common faith.

Statement Of Faith:

I am ever grateful to God who created all that is good! I marvel how women and men are created in the image of our Creator and called to be God’s partners in this world! When humans sin, overstepping the wide, good boundaries God set, grace begins. The Lord called Abraham and Sarah to follow a divine plan to redeem and bless all nations. God acted with steadfast love despite human rebellion. The Spirit of God spoke through the prophets to warn and judge, comfort and restore. The Lord did not forsake Israel and will not forsake us, even when God’s covenant and heart are broken by our stubborn sin.

The greatest act of God is becoming human for our sake! Jesus’ life and ministry, his death and resurrection are central to our faith. This act of self giving brought me to faith and our living Lord directs my life daily. As Jesus called disciples long ago to follow, I also sensed a call to trust and follow my Lord


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and Savior. My faith journey has been an adventure and blessing even during difficult experiences. I was baptized as an infant and nurtured in faith by my parents and home church. Before my confirmation class, in an after school Logos program in my church, I began to wrestle with the gospel. God’s Spirit was awakening questions and personal faith within me. The good news of God’s grace brought me to faith and continues to guide and sustain me these many years later!

The Bible is God’s gift to guide and encourage faith. As our ordination question frames it: I “accept the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be, by the Holy Spirit, the unique and authoritative witness to Jesus Christ in the church universal and God’s word to me.” Our Reformed tradition guides the use of Scripture with principles of Biblical interpretation used for centuries. These include “the rule of love” and the importance of prayer and openness to God’s leading. Other principles such as seeing the Biblical context and exploring the historical setting help us apply God’s truth today.

As God had a loving and redemptive purpose for Israel, God works through individual believers and Christ’s Church today! I love how Chapter 2 of the Book of Order expresses this truth: “the election of God’s people for service as well as salvation.” God has a good purpose for Christ’s church and I am committed to work with all members of Christ’s Body in fulfilling our purpose!I believe all of life is “holy”- important to God! With God’s help, I strive to live my faith with gratitude, love and joy. My family and friends are great blessings! This beautiful world, precious time and life itself are gifts from our gracious God! In response I try to be a good steward. This life is good, and eternal life will be even better because of God. I look forward to serving with friends and partners in Christ in the next congregation which calls me!

TERRY R. WOODARD

Ecclesiastical Status : PC(USA) Presbyterian Minister of Word and Sacrament

Presbytery Membership: Peaks

Ordination Date: ___6___/___1____/__77___/ (Month/Day/Year)

Formal Education:Mount Olive College 1971 AABarton College 1973 BAUnion Presbyterian Seminary 1978 M. Div.Lynchburg College 1983 M. Ed.North Carolina State University – graduate studies in counselor education

Continuing Education:Interim Ministry Training 2010Festival of Homiletics 2009Music and Worship Conference 2008Music and Worship Conference 2007

Work Experience: 8 years or more

Sexual Misconduct Self Certification:


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The following information related to sexual misconduct was mandated by the Sexual Misconduct Policy and Its Procedures adopted by the 203rd General Assembly(1991), and was revised by the 205th General Assembly(1993). Please check one of the following:_X__ I certify below that no civil, criminal, ecclesiastical complaint has ever been sustained* or is pending* against me for sexual misconduct; and I have never resigned or been terminated from a position for reasons related to sexual misconduct.

___X___ I have read this certification and release form and fully understand that the information obtained may be used to deny my employment or any other type of position from the employing entity. I also agree that I will hold harmless the employing or judicial authority or any other entity from any and all claims, liabilities, and causes of action for the legitimate release of any information related to sexual misconduct.Signature _Terry R. Woodard_____ Print Name Terry R. Woodard______ Date__12/29/10____

Please list your work experience:

2001-2011 Pastor Fairlawn Presbyterian Church Radford VA Small Town1993 – 2001 Pastor Bethlehem Presbyterian Church Mechanicsville VA Rural bedroom community forRichmond VA1986-1993 Stated Supply Selma Presbyterian Church Selma NC small town1977-1981 Pastor New Concord Presbyterian Church Concord VA rural

Please list your other service to the Church or denomination for the past 10 years:Board of Trustees for Peaks Presbytery – 6 yearsCommittee on Church Development for Peaks Presbytery – 1 yearColleague Advisor – 3 years

Please describe the characteristics of the church or organization you would like to serve, and the unique gifts, skills and experiences you would bring to the position:

The church that I wish to serve is best characterized by its devotion to God and to living out God’s call as it ministers in the present time and place. God has created each community of faith for a particular call and gifted it with what it needs to fulfill that ministry. It is important for each church to discern its own call and to live that call rather than try to be something that it is not. I have the gifts to help a church as it seeks to remember who and whose it is and what God is calling it to do.

I would best serve in a congregation where member care is a strong emphasis. Part of being in a community of faith is having the community to surround each member with a supportive and encouraging presence. As pastor, I see one of my primary roles as providing pastoral care but I also firmly believe that I am not the only one who can provide a connecting presence between people and God. So I encourage elders to not only serve as a governing body but as a ministering body to members and those in the surrounding community.

I seek a congregation where worship is of primary importance. The community of faith gathered is one of the strongest witnesses to the power of God in their lives individually and collectively. I seek to preach biblically based sermons that speak to the challenges faced by the congregation in today’s tumultuous world but it is the worship experience itself that God uses to strengthen us and to enable us to face that world with courage and faithfulness.


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I am currently in transition but in my last pastorate I was serving a pastoral size church in a blue collar community. This congregation is a very generous and caring group of people whose primary mission is caring for one another and providing for the needy in the local community. The congregation seeks to be good stewards of its beautiful facilities by maintaining and opening it to groups within the community who engage in helping others, such as a parenting class.

Worship is primarily traditional. The congregation has experimented with an early, more contemporary service but has found it more rewarding to combine the talents of the congregation into one 11am service. This has led to the addition of a guitarist and drummer to the pianist.

The congregation has a wide age span but the largest group is those of retirement age. Like most traditional congregations FPC struggles with its desire to attract younger people as older members pass away. The congregation is divided between those who wish to continue its ministry of creating a welcoming community and performing ministries of mercy as it has done and those who wish to take a more active role and engage in activities intended to attract new people.

During my tenure at FPC, I have provided pastoral care, meaningful worship, and have sought to help the congregation explore its identity and call. In addition, I have worked at being a visible presence in the community, displaying FPC’s character and Christian witness while also being involved in the work of Presbytery.

Please describe your leadership style:

My leadership style is one of steady discernment. I seek to know and understand people, their needs, their talents and skills, as well as their understanding of God’s call for them. I seek to enable and challenge them to use their potential to its fullest in living out their mission and ministry as God’s people.

I trust in the collective wisdom and experience of the governing body. The Session is composed of people that God has called through a specific congregation to join with the pastor in providing for the spiritual as well as practical direction of a congregation. While I may not always agree with the decisions of the Session, I work with them in accomplishing God’s purposes and support them with my prayers and presence in all circumstances.

I recognize that among the community of faith there are numerous people with leadership skills and abilities who do not feel called to serve on a governing body but who do believe that God has given them a specific talent/skill/gift and who wish to use that in serviced to God within the community of faith. They have gained the trust of their fellow Christians and have much to contribute to the work of the church. I seek to encourage them and to guide them as they offer themselves in service to God and the community of faith.

What are the key theological issues currently facing the church and society, and how do they shape your ministry?

The most pressing theological issue facing the church and society today is how to reach a new generation of people whose experience is drastically different from the majority of mainline Christians without compromising the integrity of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. While many churches are having success with contemporary worship experiences, there are many more for whom that will not work. The younger generations are very spiritual people and are looking for authenticity within the religious establishment. Simply changing the form of worship without a more basic spiritual renewal will not attract and hold younger generations.


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My focus is on authentic worship complemented by practical mission efforts to help others. Younger generations are basically distrustful of any institution. They look for consistency in their mission statements and their actions. Words are not enough and the church must go beyond catch phrases and ostentatious activities. To reach the younger generations, the church needs to engage in Jesus’ call to feed the hungry and thirsty, to cloth the naked, and to visit those who are sick and in prison.

Statement of Faith

I believe in the Triune God, whom Jesus called ABBA Father, and who is expressed in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, who existed from the beginning and was the source of creation.

I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God from the beginning, that he walked on earth as a fully human being, that he died on the cross for the salvation of human beings whose sinful rebellion resulted in our fall from God’s grace and from which we cannot recover by ourselves, that he rose from the grave victorious over sin and death, and that he reigns with God the Father and the Holy Spirit for eternity.

I believe in the Holy Spirit as it works in the world to bring people to salvation and to guide the Body of Christ in its mission of grace and mercy.

I believe that the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion are outward and visible signs of God’s inward and spiritual grace. Baptism is an act of the community and the Holy Spirit in which one is bound to the Church and to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We follow Jesus’ example as he was baptized by John the Baptist. We baptize in obedience to Jesus’ command to “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…: (Matthew 28: 19) We follow Jesus Christ as he shared meals with his followers as a sign of community and acceptance. We gather around the Table to remember Christ’s life, death and resurrection as well as to anticipate His return.

I believe in the Universal Church as the Body of Christ in the world today. In its many forms the Universal Church is responsible for the Great Ends of the Church as stated in the BOO F-1.0304 - proclamation of the Gospel for the salvation of humankind; the shelter, nurture and spiritual fellowship of the children of God; the maintenance of divine worship; the preservation of the truth; the promotion of social righteousness; and the exhibition of the Kingdom of Heaven in the world today.

I believe in the Scriptures as the inspired word of God conveying to humankind the gracious and saving acts of God throughout history and the source by which we must test our beliefs and actions in the world today.

I believe in the Priesthood of All Believers. God calls each of us to various ministries and equips us to do those ministries; therefore, we strive to encourage each Christian to discover his/her calling, to find the proper expression of that calling, and to glorify God with service to our Lord.

GORDON BIDWELL MAPES III

Ecclesiastical Status: PC(USA) Presbyterian Minister of Word and Sacrament

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Ordination Date: 12/6/1987

Formal Education:

D.Min. Union-PSCE: 2002(Practical Theology)M.Div. Princeton Seminary: 1987(Preaching Concentration)B.A. University of California, San Diego: 1983(History & Literature)


• Clinical Pastoral Education, Brooklyn Methodist Hospital 1985; Virginia Baptist Hospital, 1990• Mansfield College, Oxford, 1989• Church of the Future, Alban Institute, UTS-PSCE, 1995• 21st Century Strategies Workshop, Bandy-Esum, 2000• Leading the Large Church, Alban Institute, 2002• Staffing the Large Church, Alban Institute, 2003• Wind & the Spirit, College of Preachers, 2004• Pastor’s Conference, Crystal Cathedral, 2005• Emerging Church Conference, Richmond, 2006• Emerging Church Conference, Crystal Cathedral, 2007• Lily Endowment, Rehoboth Project, Participant, 2006–07• Guatemala Missions, 2009• PC(USA) Interim Training I UPS 11/10• PC(USA) Evangelism Conference, St. Pete, FL 1/12

Experience Level: 8 years or more

Employment Type: Full-time

Sexual Misconduct Self-Certification Statement:

I certify below that no civil, criminal, ecclesiastical complaint has ever been sustained* or is pending* against me for sexual misconduct; and I have never resigned or been terminated from a position for reasons related to sexual misconduct.

I have read this certification and release form and fully understand that the information obtained may be used to deny my employment or any other type of position from the employing entity. I also agree that I will hold harmless the employing or judicial authority or any other entity from any and all claims, liabilities, and causes of action for the legitimate release of any information related to sexual misconduct.

Past Experience:

• Bon Air, Interim Pastor/HOS, Richmond, VA 600, Suburban, 7/10-• Brandermill (PCUSA-UMC), Pastor/HOS, Midlothian, VA 1,100, Suburban, 2002–2010• Salisbury, Associate Pastor, Midlothian, VA 1,000, Suburban, 1994–2002• Harmony/Massies Mill, (Yoked), Pastor, Massies Mill, VA 30/60, Rural, 1987–1994• Front Royal, Student Intern, Front Royal, VA 375, Small Town, 1985–86Other Services:


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• Committee on Ministry• Presbytery of the James: Administrative Board Member• Leadership Ministries Board Moderator• 2010 Presbytery Meeting Task Group Moderator• Judicial Commission Member• 2004–06 Worship Planning Member• 2009 Worship Conference Planning Committee Member• 2008 Leadership Conference Planning Committee Member• 2007 Moderator’s Conference Host/Planning Committee Member (GA Stated Clerk)• 2004 General Assembly Volunteer

Church Characteristics Desired:

I have served rural and suburban, small and large, yoked and multi-staff churches. Through my call I have developed gifts for preaching, teaching, pastoral care, organization, and interpreting the Word in one-on-one encounters. I have been blessed with the gifts of humor, memory, compassion, a love of history, and a relaxed and personable manner. These gifts have also allowed me to enjoy activities outside the church (Rotary, Scouting).

In my years as a staff member, and now as head of staff, I have learned the power of team ministry for both staff and congregation. I have spent time in strategic planning, leadership training, faith formation, stewardship, and capital campaigns. These gifts and experiences continue to equip me for ministry with a church that is poised to meet the challenges of witnessing the Gospel in the 21st century. I look for a call with a church that seeks to live as a community of faithful disciples and to share the Good News as it welcomes others into the community. Through education, hospitality, witness, spiritual development, outreach and worship, the call of our combined ministry will be one that looks to grow disciples for Jesus Christ.

Accomplishments in present call:

Bon Air: Revised: Mtg. formats, Nominating process, Elder Training, programs/policies; Developed: Staff Evaluation, Weekly Bible study, New Worship opportunities, 20 new members, youth fundraisers, Cap Campaign, Advent devotion; Implemented: Acts 16:5, Bible in 90 Days, Covenant Prayer, year-long Bible study foundation. Resourced PNC.

At Brandermill: PCUSA/UMC union church. Avg. worship attendance 425–475; work involved guiding church from a pastor-centered to more effective model size. 4 areas highlighted work – Administration: revised Covenants, Nominating Process, Newsletter, Bulletin & Pre-school; Developed Manual of Operations, Wedding & Funeral Manuals, Officer Training, Curriculum Employee Policy/Handbook (including Evaluations, Insurance, Pension), Staff-Elder Retreats, Annual Planning Retreat, Child Protection Policy, Web Site, Full-time Educator, Associate Pastor, Music Director. Formation: Started: Discipleship Program, Men/Women Bible Studies, Women’s retreat, Youth Small Groups, Seder Supper, Outdoor Worship, Easter Sunrise, Watch Night Service, Homebound Communion Ministry, Visitation Ministry Team, Career Transition group; Oversaw: 4x expansion of year-long Bible Studies. Mission: Continued Haiti/Guatemala/Honduras trips, Youth trips, expanded homeless program to 2 wks/yr., Started: MOPS, Angel Food Ministry, Embrace, Mortgage/unemployment assistance, direct mail evangelism. Stewardship: Developed Endowment, Largest Single Day Offering, Avg. Pledge growth, Budget growth.

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My first churches were rural, slow-changing, extended family congregations. I then served in a staff-position, then as head of staff in an ecumenical church of 500 families, and now as interim head of staff. All these communities were where the latest technological advances and the nature of transitional life in corporate America dictate the pace of change. I have led a staff of as large as 13, plus a pre-school. Regardless of differences in setting, community has been a core value of each congregation and my ministry.

Through such a breadth of experience the ability to be challenging, yet affirming, nurturing, patient, collegial, humorous, flexible, yet grounded and respectful have been my most useful tools as a leader. Congregations have proven most open when new ideas and new directions are fully communicated and placed before them, not when an unknown course is thrust hastily and forcefully on them.

I have a deep appreciation for training and partnership between clergy and laity. I enjoy teaching and leading others in avenues of discipleship. My role as a leader, however, can be to get out of God’s way and follow the leadership of another. In a community of believers all are ministers, one to another, and in that context leadership is often allowing the ministry of others to occur. An intuitive sense of when to lead with my gifts and talents, and when to follow the lead of others has proved highly successful to my call as a minister of Word and Sacrament.

Key Theological Issues:

The Church is God’s agent for change in a broken and troubled world. The change God wills is healing the brokenness. The major issues of our world are complex, diverse and legion. Issues of systemic oppression, hunger, racism and poverty are uppermost in my mind. Other issues also persist, ethnic diversity, the blending of world economies, the rapidity of technological and biological advances, the environment, and increased apathy toward the Church as a spiritual force in people’s lives.

The most cogent insight gleaned from my travel in Central America and Haiti is the world-view many Christians take in those distressed areas. Everything is viewed through a theological lens. Questions about community, economies, society, politics, and the environment are all asked with respect to the impact on God’s will for the world.

The affect of this insight on my ministry is to work with people to discover linkages in their lives to God, their church, their community and the world. In a post-9/11 world, the Church stands as the vital witness to the hope of salvation in Jesus Christ. There is great hunger for meaning in the world. Through preaching, teaching, mission, evangelism and pastoral care, the Church has the opportunity to nurture and feed the spiritual and physical lives of the human community with God’s love and Christ’s saving grace. These tasks are central to my ministry with a congregation.

Statement Of Faith:

I believe in one all-powerful, loving, dynamic and righteous God who was incarnate in Jesus Christ and is known and present with us. God is our creator, redeemer and sustainer. Humanity was created in God’s image to glorify and enjoy God. However the relationship with God was broken by the Fall through which humanity continually separates itself from God and fails to recognize God’s authority. Consequently, humanity places itself in a state of alienation in relation to God.

I believe in Jesus Christ, the visible expression of the invisible God, who is our mediator. Christ was crucified and died. Christ overcame death, bodily appeared on earth and ascended to reign over all creation.


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In Christ’s atoning death and resurrection humanity’s broken relationship with God is reconciled, by grace through faith, and assurance of God’s activity in the world and victory over sin is given.

I believe in the Holy Spirit who continues God’s redeeming activity in the world. The Holy Spirit is our teacher and our comforter who works to move us to repentance and, by dwelling in us, transforms and empowers us to live lives that conform to the image of Christ.

I believe Jesus Christ is the incarnate Word of God. I believe Scripture to be the written witness of God’s self-revelation. Rooted in and inspired by God yet conditioned by human mind and heart, Scripture provides humanity with a means of encountering God and with the authoritative norm for life and faith.

I believe in the one Church that is the community of believers with Christ as its head. The Church is called to join God’s activity in the world: proclaiming the forgiveness of sins and new life in Christ; working to free people from all that blocks attainment of full human life; and the building up of the children of God so that the Church glorifies God and makes known the Kingdom of God.

For this reason God has given a variety of gifts to the members of the Church and through Christ instituted the sacraments of baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Baptism marks God’s reception of us once and for all into the family of God, hence uniting all believers. Through baptism we participate in Christ’s death and resurrection. In so doing, we are set free from being dominated by sin and enlivened to glorify God. Whether received as an infant or an adult, baptism remains God’s act and expresses a response of faith by the believing community.

In the Lord’s Supper, God acts, offering us communion, both with God and with one another through Christ, assurance of the forgiveness of sins and the promise of eternal life. The Lord’s Supper, while a living and effective sign of Christ’s sacrifice, is a celebration and a time of thanksgiving for the great works of God has accomplished for us. Furthermore, the Lord’s Supper offers a foretaste of the fullness of the communion to come.

I believe that Christ shall return again to right all injustice, judge all humanity and bring to fulfillment the everlasting life found in Jesus Christ.

ARTHUR EDWARD KROSS, JR. (ED)

Ecclesiastical Status: PC(USA) Minister of Word and Sacrament

Presbytery Membership: Presbytery of the James

Ordination Date: June 10, 2001

Formal Education:

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, 1996, Whitworth University, Spokane, WAMaster of Divinity, 2001, Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, NJ



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Stephen Ministry Leaders’ Training, January 2008Faith and Everyday Leadership, Alban Institute, September 2008Worship in the 21st Century, Union Presbyterian Seminary, November 2008Emerging Church Conference, Columbia Theological Seminary, January 2010Christ Care Small Group Leaders’ Training, April 2010A Byte of the Future: Technology and Ministry, Union Presbyterian Seminary, October 2011

Work Experience: 8 years or more

Sexual Misconduct Self Certification

Please check one of the following:

X I certify below that no civil, criminal, ecclesiastical complaint has ever been sustained* or is pending* against me for sexual misconduct; and I have never resigned or been terminated from a position for reasons related to sexual misconduct.

X I have read this certification and release form and fully understand that the information obtained may be used to deny my employment or any other type of position from the employing entity. I also agree that I will hold harmless the employing or judicial authority or any other entity from any and all claims, liabilities, and causes of action for the legitimate release of any information related to sexual misconduct.

Signature __ Arthur E Kross Jr__ Print Name_Arthur E. Kross____ Date December 14, 2011

Please list your work experience:

- Associate Pastor, Three Chopt Presbyterian Church, Henrico, VA, 2006-Present- Solo Pastor, The United Methodist – Presbyterian Church, Ash Grove, MO 2001-2006- Intern Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Scottsbluff, NE, 2000-2001- Chaplain, Bancroft Neurohealth, Haddonfield, NJ, 1999-2000

Bancroft is an organization providing services including group homes, institutional care, education, medical care and an array of other services for individuals with developmental disabilities

Please list your other service to the Church or denomination for the past 10 years:

- Taught theology courses for John Calvin Presbytery’s Lay Academy, which preparedcommissioned lay pastors- Worked with John Calvin Presbytery’s Joint Camp and Conference Committee, a jointventure with the Disciples of Christ, to provide summer camp opportunities- Served on the board of Camp Hanover, the camp and conference center of the Presbytery ofthe James

Please describe the characteristics of the church or organization you would like to serve, and the unique gifts, skills and experiences you would bring to the position:

I want to serve a congregation that is passionate about making disciples and finding ways to embody Christ’s kingdom in the community. Different congregations will do this in different ways. Some may do so primarily through worship, helping people encounter God’s presence. Some may focus on education and


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spiritual formation groups, helping people shape their hearts, minds and wills around God’s Word. Other may make disciples through a strong focus on mission, whether locally or globally, shaping their life together around service to others. I want to serve a congregation that is more invested in pursuing its mission than it is in maintaining itself.

Perhaps the most important thing I bring to a congregation isn’t only a skill set or a variety of experience, but a conviction. I believe in the heart of my being that God has called the Church of Jesus Christ into being to be an instrument of justice, mercy, grace, truth and reconciliation. Through the power of the Holy Spirit the Church can be a credible sign that God’s kingdom is near and that Christ is with us to the end of the age. To those who feel forsaken the Church is a hopeful sign that God has not let go but continues to take flesh and dwell among humanity through the Church, the Body of Christ. Because of this conviction I have worked to develop skills to help develop a clear sense of mission and alignment so staff, programs and resources serve the mission of the congregation.


For over five years I’ve been a generalist associate at Three Chopt Presbyterian Church (TCPC), with responsibilities in pastoral care, mission, adult education, preaching and worship leadership. During this time I have

Helped restructure the Board of Deacons to ensure the talents of deacons are well utilized and that the work of the deacons is in line with the mission priorities of the congregation Worked with the Mission and Service team to begin a food pantry that is now a partner with the

Central Virginia Food Bank and has served over two hundred households in the local community Worked with a church member who began Career Prospectors, a networking group for those in job

transition, to move this group to TCPC. This group now has over 1,400 members on Linked In, a social networking website, most of whom have used this group’s support in their job search. In working with this group I have connected job seekers with members of the congregation who can help them navigate their job search

Began establishing Christ Care small groups. This is a model developed by Stephen Ministry, where each group is formed around community care and building, prayer and worship, biblical equipping and service

Worked with other staff to transition Wednesday night ministries from Logos, a program focused on children, to a multigenerational gathering with opportunities for all ages

Worked with staff to develop a worship service that makes use of multimedia technology and contemporary music

Please describe your leadership style:

The way I lead cannot be separated from the Christ I follow. My leadership is not primarily about my goals, plans or vision but about engaging others with Christ’s mission. This mission will take different shapes in different contexts, making it important that leadership is grounded in relationships with Christ and the people of a congregation.

As a leader my most important work is not to have a high profile presence, but to work to develop the gifts, abilities and capacities of individuals and congregations to more fully share in Christ’s mission. I believe leadership is not about position or title, but about developing a relationship of trust that leads to action in pursuit of mission. We live in times when known ways of addressing challenges are not as fruitful as they once were, and this can create uncertainty and anxiety. When there is a strong sense of trust between pastor and people uncertainty and anxiety are easier to manage.


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For me this means I am open to working in different ways as a leader, depending on the goal and the people I am working with. At times this may mean I have a more directive approach, advocating for specific ideas or setting clear goals and guiding the work of others to implement them. Other times this may mean I take a more advisory role, supporting the work of others. The means of my leadership are shaped by the goals I am pursuing, and these goals will always involve strengthening the people of God to more fully share in Christ’s mission.

What are the key theological issues currently facing the church and society, and how do they shape your ministry?

We live in a post-Christian society, where practices grounded in Christian tradition, like worship, looking to the Bible for guidance or being part of a spiritual community are not seen as beliefs or behaviors any “normal” person should hold. In this context congregations cannot assume people know their purpose or value.

A related issue is the question of authority. Making a point by appealing to Scripture is no longer persuasive to many. Trust in institutions – not only congregations and denominations, but government and corporations – is low. Appeals to tradition or authority fall flat. In a diverse society there are too many conflicting traditions. In the age of Google it is all too easy to find some kind of authority to affirm what I want to do or believe.

There is Good News. God did not save us by doing what had always been done. Nor did God thunder away at us to prove God’s rightful authority over us. Instead God became flesh in Jesus Christ, forsaking any claim to authority by becoming a servant. If the church does not see its calling as compliance with the past or as guarding its own authority, then more energy can be used to make God’s presence tangible in our relationships and communities. While appeals to tradition and authority may fail, nothing is as compelling as genuine, Christ-like character. Instead of trying to gain or hold onto a privileged position within society the Church has the freedom to make Christ’s presence real through service to neighbors.

Statement of Faith

I believe, in the words of the psalmist, that the heavens declare the glory of God and the earth proclaims his handiwork, pouring forth knowledge that is beyond words. In the work of creation God brings beauty and life out of chaos and darkness. After declaring the profound wisdom and glory of God present in creation, the psalmist goes on to speak of the profound beauty and wisdom of God’s Law, tying God’s act of creation to God’s Word. I believe God’s Word revives my soul and makes my footsteps firm, giving me wisdom, grace and courage to move from a life marked by obsession with my own comfort and security so I can be open to the profound beauty of creation and the profound glory and dignity of my neighbors who reflect God’s own image.

While God created this world to be a place of goodness and beauty, through our sin the world is tipped toward chaos, violence and apathy. In a world filled with the cries of the suffering and the overwhelming pace of rapid change I believe Jesus speaks to the chaos so many experience. He neither avoided the places of deep conflict and tension of the world, nor did he walk serenely above them. Instead he addressed them head-on, becoming our peace, reconciling us to God and to one another, creating a new humanity. Out of love for us, God in Christ engages the conflicts of our world: hostility between nations and people groups, our destructive faith in wealth and power, the tendency of all to live as if God and neighbor do not matter. Through the work of the Holy Spirit we are able to truly hear God’s Word and given the gift


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of salvation through faith that allows us to align our lives with Jesus’ will and desire for this world. With the psalmist I believe that “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” Jesus gives me courage to face the deep tensions in my own life and in the world so I can be a living sign of God’s justice, mercy and reconciliation in a world torn apart by sin and death.

I believe that the Holy Spirit is at work in my life and in the world. While there are stand out gifts of the Spirit such as teaching, healing and leadership, the most important work of the Spirit is not the making of spiritual superstars, but of forming people who follow in the excellent way of love. Along with Paul I believe that “Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” I believe this kind of love is a revelation of Christ’s own character, and that by leading us in this way of love the Spirit transforms us into the likeness of Christ.

To sustain and empower us for our lives of discipleship the Spirit gathers together the Church, the Body of Christ, and through this community offers us means of grace such as the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, the Sacraments of Baptism and The Lord’s Supper and fellowship with other disciples to encourage, guide and empower us to live as Jesus’ disciples. I believe that through the work of the Holy Spirit the words of Prophets and Apostles continue to be God’s Word to us today. Through the Spirit’s work I am able to hear and follow God’s Word. I believe that, like all who have shared in Baptism, my sins are washed away, that I am claimed as God’s beloved son and that I share in the same Spirit that sustained and empowered Jesus in his mission. As I share in The Lord’s Supper I, along with all God’s people, encounter the real spiritual presence of Christ who was crucified, risen and now reigns in glory from the right hand of the Father. By finding union with Christ through the simple gifts of bread and wine I find grace, wisdom and courage to offer my life for the sake of others as Christ offered his life for my sake.

I believe that through the fellowship of the Church the Holy Spirit works to take our attention off of ourselves and compels us to focus on a God whose defining quality of character is relentless, unquenchable, passionate love for us. When we encounter such a God we cannot help but turn with patience, kindness and mercy toward our neighbors, acting in ways that bear witness to God’s own beauty, justice and mercy.

APPENDIX KPOJ Policy

POJ PASTORAL CARE DISCRETIONARY FUND POLICY

GuidelinesThe Presbytery of the James Pastoral Care Discretionary Fund will be used to provide emergency

financial assistance to eligible individuals in time of financial or pastoral need.

EligibilityPeople eligible for support should be Teaching Elders, members at large, educators, Presbytery of the

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the James.

Procedures

a. Ordinarily a one-time request for help may be made by the eligible individual or be made by any active/retired participant in the Presbytery of the James on behalf of the eligible individual. Additional requests may be granted pending the provision of detailed demonstration of financial need and availability of pastoral care funds. Requests may be directed to the Administration and Pastoral Care Subcommittee Moderator, Committee on Ministry Moderator, or General Presbyter.

b. A request for $500.00 or less will be approved by the General Presbyter and a member of the Pastoral Care Subcommittee.

c. A request for $500.00 - $1,000.00 will be considered by the General Presbyter and Pastoral Care Subcommittee.

d. The Pastoral Care Moderator shall report all expenditures to the Committee on Ministry in a timely manner. Such reporting does not require that the specific individual being helped be named, but the number of grants and current status of Pastoral Care Fund must be reported.

e. Grants over $1,000.00 will be acted upon by the full Committee on Ministry with recommendation from the Administration and Pastoral Care Subcommittee.

f. Preference will be given to first time requests. Administration

With the consent of the Committee on Ministry the General Presbyter or others related to the Presbytery of the James may accept gifts, contributions, and bequests which are made for unrestricted purposes for the Pastoral Care Fund.

POJ Adopted: August 25, 1998Revised: February 9, 2012

APPENDIX M-1POJ Policy

MEMBER AT LARGE POLICY

GuidelinesThe Presbytery of the James understands member-at-large (MAL) to be temporary by intent and requires a Teaching Elder who is requesting MAL status to be in regular attendance at presbytery meetings, and active in the life of a particular PCUSA congregation. (G-2.0503b)

RationaleThe Presbytery of the James, being guided by the Book of Order, takes seriously the specific paragraph G-2.0503b that states, “a member-at-large shall comply with as many of the criteria in G-2.0503a as possible


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and shall actively participate in the life of a congregation.” Those ministers wishing to retain continuing membership status within the Presbytery of the James will comply with all the pertinent portions of the Book of Order in determining continuing membership status as a member-at-large.

Committee on Ministry ResponsibilitiesThe COM shall annually review the status of MAL using the guidelines in the Book of Order and the presbytery’s current policy statement for MAL. Recommended changes in membership status shall be reported to the Presbytery of the James for consideration and action.

The COM will:1. Communicate the date that MAL status was approved by the Presbytery of the James.2. Confer with the MAL regarding participating in the Presbytery of the James and the local church.3. Send annual requests to the MAL that include the Annual Report Form and the deadline for

completing the form.4. In the MAL’s second year, the COM will request in writing a current status and inquire

concerning efforts in finding a call or transferring membership to another presbytery.5. In the MAL’s third year, unless there is good cause or extenuating circumstances, the COM will

expect the MAL to receive a call as a pastor, associate pastor, interim pastor, or covenant pastor, to be engaged in a specialized ministry, or to transfer membership to another presbytery.

If none of the actions in section five (5) occurs, the COM may recommend to the MAL that he or she consider being released from ministry as a Teaching Elder (G-2.0507). Should a MAL not comply with section five (5) above, COM may take other actions after meeting with the MAL to review their status.

Teaching Elder Responsibilities:Ordinarily, a minister granted MAL status will be expected to be involved in a PC (USA) congregation, to attend presbytery meetings, and to demonstrate active involvement in the mission of the presbytery (such as, for example, serving on a Presbytery committee) with the explicit intention of returning to active member status.

Each member-at-large will report annually to the COM. Each MAL will complete the Annual Review Form outlining how they are meeting the standards of G-2.0503a and the criteria of this presbytery.

Adopted by Presbytery, October 9, 2007February 9, 2012

APPENDIX MPOJ Policy

TEACHING ELDER MEMBERSHIP POLICYPresbytery of the James

Presbyterian Church (USA)

Purpose:

The purpose of this policy is to establish the meaning of being a Teaching Elder member of the Presbyterian Church (USA) within the Presbytery of the James. The policy, based upon the Book of Order of the Presbyterian Church (USA), and attempts to follow the letter as well as the spirit of the law as outlined in the Book of Order.


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The policy has the following sections: (1) Definitions of and required criteria for continuing Teaching Elder members of the Presbyterian Church (USA); (2) List of rolls maintained by the Stated Clerk; (3)Annual calendar and process for reviewing Teaching Elder member status within the Presbytery of the James; and (4) Background information from the Book of Order of relevant sections for this policy.

Definitions of and Required Criteria for Continuing Teaching Elder Members of the

Presbyterian Church (USA):

Continuing Teaching Elder members include the following: validated members, members-at-large, and honorably retired members (G-2.0503).

Validated Members (G-2.0503a)

Validated Members are Teaching Elders engaged in ministry that complies with all of the criteria in G-2.0503a (1-4) without exception. Types of active Teaching Elders include

a. pastorsb. associate pastorsc. co-pastorsd. interim pastorse. covenant pastorsf. specialized Teaching Elders

Member-at-Large (G-2.0503b)

A member at large is a Teaching Elder who without intentional abandonment of the exercise of ministry is no longer engaged in a ministry that complies with all the criteria in G-2.0503a. A member-at-large shall comply with as many of the criteria in G-2.0503a as possible. This status may be granted by the presbytery and shall be reviewed annually by the Committee on Ministry (see Appendix M-1).

Honorably Retired Member (G-2.0503c)

Upon request of a member of presbytery, the presbytery may designate the member honorably retired because of age or physical or mental disability.

Rolls Maintained by the Stated Clerk (G-3.0104)

The Stated Clerk of the Presbytery shall maintain the following rolls:

6. Validated members7. Members at Large Members8. Honorably Retired members9. Certified Christian Educators10. Certified Associate Christian Educators11. Commissioned Ruling Elders

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The Committee on Ministry shall review annually the membership rolls of the presbytery (G-2.0503b). The calendar for the Presbytery of the James is:

Annual report request sent to Validated and Member at Large members December 1Annual report due back from Validated and Member at Large Members February 15Review of annual reports by COM AprilInterviews, if needed, with Teaching Elders MayFinal report made to the presbytery Summer Stated meeting

COM Approved: January 13, 2000COM Approved: February 9, 2012

Appendix NPOJ Policy

CALL TO A MINISTRY BEYOND THE CONGREGATIONSpecialized Ministries

Guidelines

A call to a ministry beyond the congregation shall be validated, i.e., shall be deemed a Specialized Ministry, under the following conditions:

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B. It is accompanied by a complete job description that meets the criteria of paragraph A above.C. It is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) or with a denomination in

correspondence with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), or involves service beyond the jurisdiction of the church that is consonant with the mission of the presbytery in an organization, agency, or institution in which this church has no official participation.

Requirements of the Minister

A call shall be specialized if the individual:

g. Is an ordained Teaching Elder in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in good standing.h. Is accountable to a legally constituted and incorporated governing body with oversight responsibility

for the ministry (e.g., a Board of Directors or Trustees).i. Is willing to submit a detailed annual report to the Presbytery of the James through the Committee

on Ministry.j. Participates regularly in the worship and service of the appropriate local congregation, and performs

the sacraments when called upon to do so; and E. Is active in the work of the Presbytery of the James.

POJ Approval Process

The responsibility for the approval and oversight of a validated ministry beyond the jurisdiction of the church (PCUSA) rests with the Presbytery, while the responsibility for a thorough review of the proposed ministerial function rests with the Committee on Ministry.

The request for the approval of a specialized ministry shall be submitted in writing by the applicant, and forwarded to the Administration and Pastoral Care Subcommittee of the Committee on Ministry. The written request must include a description and explanation of the proposed validated ministry, along with comments on how the proposed ministry meets each requirement as outlined at G-2.0503a of The Book of Order, as well as the requirements listed above.

The Subcommittee will meet with the Teaching Elder to discuss further the proposed specialized ministry, the call, and how the proposed validated ministry meets the requirements of all validated ministries.

After deliberation on the request, the Subcommittee will make a recommendation to the Committee on Ministry. If so approved, the recommendation of the Committee shall be made to the Presbytery at its next meeting.

III. Annual Reporting

On behalf of the Presbytery, the Committee on Ministry (through the Administration and Pastoral Care Subcommittee) shall request and require the completion of an annual report from each Teaching Elder serving a call to an approved specialized ministry beyond the call of the congregation. Information to be requested may include, but not be limited to, the current status with regard to the validated ministry and the Teaching Elder’s call to the ministry, the current level of participation by the Teaching Elder in the life of a congregation and of the presbytery, and other items that may be deemed pertinent to such a ministry and call and to an annual review.


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The Administration and Pastoral Care Subcommittee shall review the contents of all annual reports, and make a recommendation to the Committee on Ministry that the Committee recommend or not recommend the approval of the continued specialization of the ministry beyond the call of the congregation. If so approved, the recommendation of the Committee shall be made to the Presbytery at its next meeting.

Approved: POJ Stated Meeting #41, August 24, 1999; revised January, 2002, Feb, 2004 COMFebruary 9, 2012

I have read and agree to the requirements as outlined above.

___________________________ ________________________Signature Date

___________________________ _______________________Stated Clerk Date

APPENDIX PPOJ Policy

ANNUAL STUDY LEAVE FOR TEACHING ELDERS AND CERTIFIED CHRISTIAN EDUCATORS

Definition:

Study Leave is required by the Presbytery of the James, provided for by a congregation through its annual call, approved by the session, and monitored by the Committee on Ministry (COM). Study Leave is not vacation. It is intended to be an annual planned time of continuing education designed to nurture professional and spiritual growth and to enhance ministerial and/or educational skills, as well as the application and understanding of Christian faith in the life and ministry of the local congregation.


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Policy Statement:

Study Leave is based on the historic commitment of the Presbyterian Church to the maintenance of an educated clergy and Certified Christian Educators. Therefore, terms of call to Teaching Elders/Certified Christian Educators serving in this Presbytery must include a minimum of two weeks of paid Study Leave, along with the reimbursement of expenses incurred during the continuing educational experience (not to exceed the amount negotiated annually in the terms of call). This does not encompass academic leave or military leave negotiated with the session and included in the annual terms of call.

Responsibilities for Preparation and Implementation:

By Teaching Elder/Certified Christian Educator:

1. To discuss plans for annual Study Leave with session. Upon return to present an evaluation of the study leave to session.

2. To help the session determine how responsibilities will be covered during the Study Leave.

3. To describe the continuing education program in an annual report to COM.

4. To inform the congregation of the Study Leave taken upon its completion.

By Session

k. To discuss the use of the annual Study Leave with the Teaching Elder/Certified Christian Educator as an outgrowth of the session’s annual evaluation of the church’s ministry and to suggest possible areas of study or focus for future study leave.

l. To include the anticipated expenses of the Study Leave in the annual budget of the church.

m. To ensure that all pastoral and educational responsibilities will be covered during Study Leave.

By Committee on Ministry:

13. To review the emphasis of the Study Leave of the Teaching Elders/Certified Educator and to share the information with the Leadership Connection Team so that professionals may share their experiences with colleagues in the presbytery.

14. To monitor the adequacy of reimbursement of the cost of the Study Leave through the report of terms of call.

15. To provide consultation to those churches not meeting the costs of Study Leave.

16. To counsel with all Teaching Elders and Certified Christian Educators who do not fulfill this mandated aspect of their annual call.


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Approved: January 13, 2000 COMApproved: February 23, 2000 Professional Leadership Board

Approved: February 26, 2000 Presbytery of the James


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CHANGES IN TERMS OF CALLFirst Name

Last Name Church Members

Pos. Cash Salary

Housing

Subtotal SS Auto StudyBooks

Other Total

Louie Andrews Rockfish 239 P $33,000 $27,000 $60,000 Y Y $2,400 $1,250 $63,650

Peter Atkinson Gordonsville 51 P $9,000 $19,000 $28,000 Y Y $1,000 $565 $29,565

Hyun Chan

Bae Lord Jesus Korean

371 P $44,400 $22,800 $67,200 Y Y $7,200 $1,800 $76,200

James Baker Westminster C'ville

835 P $57,772 $28,000 $85,772 Y Y $3,570 $3,150 $92,492

Rosalind Banbury Richmond First 1408 AP $38,440 $28,860 $67,300 y Y $3,000 $2,500 $72,800David Barry Richmond Third 1368 AP $24,000 $20,000 $44,000 y y $2,000 $1,500 $47,500Wayne Bernardo Culpeper 458 P $36,443 $38,320 $74,763 Y Y $6,180 $850 $9,000 $90,793Elaine Bowen Ashland 92 P $27,300 $18,500 $45,800 Y Y $1,500 $900 $48,200Dixie Brachlow Fairfield 389 AP $34,092 $18,264 $52,356 Y Y $3,156 $1,824 $2,064 $59,400Rob Burns Crestwood 937 AP $39,100 $28,000 $67,100 Y Y $3,224 $2,788 $1,218 $74,330Larry Chottiner Salisbury 1147 P $55,538.63 $40,945 $96,483.63 Y Y $8,000 $3,200 $107,683.63Mary Kay Collins Richmond First 1408 AP $32,470 $32,470 $64,940 Y Y $3,500 $2,500 $70,940Albert Connette Olivet 429 P $48,325 $18,000 $66,325 Y Y IRS $850 $1,477 $68,652Tom Coye St. Andrews 225 P $43,635 $27,701 $71,336 Y Y IRS $850 $5,000 $77,186William Craig New Hanover 806 AP $31,750 $30,047 $61,797 Y Y IRS $2,512 $6,000 $70,309John Daniel Crestwood 937 P $55,502 $30,852 $86,354 Y Y $2,913 4,391 $1,327 $94,985Patrick Dennis Fredericksburg 943 AP $22,054 $27,000 $49,054 y y $2,800 $1,750 $2,448 $56,052Felecia Douglass New Covenant 79 P $23,820 $18,000 $41,820 Y Y $2,500 $850 $1,217.04 $46,387Nancy Essig Burkeville 68 P $12,417 $8,278 $20,695 y Y $1500 $850 $23,045Alex Evans Richmond

Second744 P $55,170 $33,500 $88,670 Y Y IRS $5,500 $94,170

Allen Fisher Fredericksburg 943 P $76,836 $42,941 $119,777 Y Y $4,450 $2,500 $126,727David Forney Charlottesville

First1,021 P $78,000 $36,000 $114,000 Y Y $5,000 $5,000 $124,000

Kevin Germer Christ 68 P $29,427 $16,000 $45,427 Y Y IRS $850 $1,327 $47,604Steven Good Tuckahoe 455 AP $28,325 $22,500 $50,825 Y Y $2,000 $2,600 $55,425Ken Goodrich Sandston 130 P $25,605 $25,750 $51,355 Y Y $5500 $850 $57,705First Name


Pos. Cash Salary Housing Subtotal SS Auto StudyBooks

Other Total


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Tom Goodrich Meadows 328 P $56,829 $32,812 $89,640.74 Y Y $2,000 $1,500 $93,141John Grotz Mitchells 142 P $29,758 $19,839 $49,597 Y Y $5,700 $850 $56,147Alan Hager Spotsylvania 559 P $61,407 $27,295 $88,702 Y Y $3,000 $1,912 $1,365 $94,979Brenda Halbrooks Three Chopt 475 P $39,000 $30,000 $69,000 Y Y $2,000 $3,000 $1,110 $75,110Dan Hale Petersburg

Second175 P $24,638.00 $25,000 $49,638.00 Y Y $2,086 $850 $52,574.00

Denise Hall Orange 192 P $35,800 $19,500 $55,300 Y Y $2,550 $1,200 $1,283 $60,333Steve Hartman Richmond Third 1368 P $54,226 $50,000 $104,226 Y Y $3,600 $1,500 $3,183 $112,509Keith Hill St. Giles 442 P $49,440 $24,450 $73,890 Y Y $3,800 $1,600 $736 $80,026Stephen Hodges Providence

Forge224 $23,741 $32,785 $56,526 Y Y $3,000 $850 $60,376

Glenda Hollingshead Colonial Heights

95 P $33,679. $10,104 $43,783 Y Y $2,205 $850 $46,838

Richard Hutton Richmond Third 1368 AP $19,629 $30,000 $49,629 y y $1,000 $1,500 $52,129Janet James Gayton Kirk 151 P $24,525 $20,000 $44,525 Y Y $315 $1,200 $46,040Michelle James Ampthill 72 P $21,071 $21,071 Y Y IRS $1,500 $750 $23,321Rebekah Johns Bethlehem 147 P $32,000 $17,122 $49,122 Y Y $2,500 $1,500 $1,425 $54,547Keith Johnston Forest Hill 78 DP $20,000 $23,000 $43,000 Y Y $1,200 $1,700 $600 $46,500Inho Kang Lord Jesus

Korean371 AP $31,440 $10,800 $42,240 Y Y $2,400 $850 $45,490

Carla Keyes Ginter Park 307 P $42,451 $24,000 $66,451 y Y $4,000 $0 $70,451David Knupp Swift Creek 375 P $37,333 $28,549 $65,882 Y Y $4,650 $1,000 $71,532Arthur Kross Three Chopt 475 P $24,400 $23,000 $47,400 Y Y $550 $2,000 $49,950Jeffrey Lee New Hanover 806 AP $23,000 $34,250 $57,250 Y Y IRS $3,000 4000 $64,250Sandi Libhart South Hill 69 P $19,252 $22,560 $41,812 Y Y $4,500 $1,000 $46,040Gordon Lindsey Scottsville 33 P $15,183.36 $17,121 $32,304.12 Y Y $200 $850 $33,354.12Clay Macaulay Campbell

Memorial179 P $40,785 $20,315 $61,100.00 Y Y $3,850 $2,500 $8,200 $75,650

Richard Mahlmann Lakeside 160 P $36,570 $18,000 $54,570 Y Y $1,500 $1,000 $57,070Gordon Mapes Chester 618 P $42,673 $37,000 $79,673 Y Y $3,400 $850 $1,327 $85,250Sarah Marsh St. Giles 442 AP $27,836 $23,000 $50,836 Y Y $2,400 $2,000 $285 $55,521First Name



Other Total

Todd McCoy Louisa 51 P $40,000 $13,300 $53,300 Y N $5,500 $1,000 $59,800Elizabeth McGuire Salisbury 1147 AP $19,230 $23,000 $42,230 Y Y $2,000 $1,000 $45,230


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Andrew Meyers Laurel 108 P $30,500 $22,500 $53,000 Y Y $1,600 $800 $250 $55,650Gail Monsma Richmond

Second744 AP $31,000 $23,000 $54,000 Y Y IRS $3,000 $57,000

Chris Mooney First Richmond 1408 AP $26,495 $22,440 $48,935 Y Y $2,000 $2,000 $52,935Joel Morgan W’mins. Rich. 178 P $43,315 $25,000 $68,315 Y Y $2,000 $3,000 $73,315Tommy Nichols Beulah 62 P $3,369 $29,226 $32,595 y Y $850 $33,445Jock O'Connell Byrd 78 P $29,500 $21,000 $50,500 Y Y $5,100 $1,780 $3,600 $60,980Nelson Ould Richmond Third 1368 AP $19,911 $55,000 $74,911 y y $2,500 $1,500 $78,911Joseph Park Praise the Lord 66 P $18,000 $25,000 $43,000 Y Y $3,600 $1,000 $47,400Jewell-Ann

Parton Tabor 90 P $28,360 $16,000 $44,360 Y Y $500 $1,000 $2,500 $48,360

Charles Philips Overbrook 182 P $36,655 $26,216 $62,871 Y $1,800 $1,700 5,400 $71,771Robert Ratchford River Road 696 P $28,356 $56,375 $84,731 Y Y $6,482 $2,000 $1,000 $94,213Franklin Reding Providence

Powhatan52 P $18,285 $12,000 $30,285 Y Y $1,172 $850 $32,307

Jay Sanderford Blue Ridge 119 P $28,000 $29,063 $57,063 Y Y $4,000 $1,400 $3,120 $65,583Ed Satterfield Richmond Third 1368 AP $38,292 $23,500 $61,792 Y y $2,250 $500 $64,542Sandi Shaner Salem 43 DP $19,219 $22,171 $41,390 Y Y IRS $850 $42,240Pete Smith Blackstone 172 P $18,555 $25,945 $44,500 Y Y $3,961 $1,200 2,000 $51,661Shawn J. Smith Hartwood 140 P $31,790 $26,400 $58,190 Y Y $2,000 $850 $61,040Shawn T. Smith Bon Air 521 AP $23,293 $23,293 $46,586 Y Y $1,500 $1,500 $49,586Rodney Spencer Pryor Memorial 88 AP $27,538 $13,452 $40,990 Y Y IRS $850 $400 $42,240Steve Starzer Fairfield 389 P $41,820 $27,540 $69,360 Y Y $4,080 $1,740 $1,560 $76,740Laura Sugg Westminster

C'ville835 AP $45,685 $22,000 $67,685 Y Y $1,260 $2,210 $2,450 $73,605

Nancy Summerlin Brett-Reed 71 P $28,000 $13,390 $41,390 Y Y $5,000 $1,000 $47,390Charles Summers First Richmond 1408 P $73,568 $37,972 $111,540 Y Y $3,500 $2,500 $117,540Cheryl Sumner Montrose 36 P $5,174 $15,521 $20,695 Y Y IRS/1600 $22,295Allison Unroe River Road 696 AP $27,400 $15,000 $42,400 Y Y $1,500 1,000 $44,900First Name



Other Total

Kim Wells First Charlottesville

1021 AP $25,200 $36,000 $61,200 Y Y $850 $3,000 $65,050

Corey Widmer Richmond Third 1368 AP $34,088 $23,500 $57,588 y y $2,250 $1,500 $61,338Walt Winegar Milden 118 P $23,000 $23,675 $46,675 Y Y $4,000 $850 $51,525


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Willie Woodson First United 113 P $27,265 $18,600 $45,865 Y Y $1,200 $2,700 $49,765Fakhri Yacoub Christian Arabic

Church95 P $13,198 $30,000 $43,198 Y Y $3,500 $870 $2,000 $49,568

Validated (Specialized) Ministry Reports for 2011

First Name Last Name Address City State Zip Approved Position Rc'dSamuel Adams 3401 Brook Rd. Richmond VA 23227 10/17/2009 Faculty - Union Pres. Seminary XRobert Azzarito Dandridge St. Fredericksburg VA 22401 6/13/2002 Campus Ministry - UMWEdna Banes 3401 Brook Rd. Richmond VA 23227 Feb. 2002 Faculty - Union Pres. Seminary X XJonathan Barton 731 Watch Hill Rd. Midlothian VA 23113 10/28/2000 Gen. Minister - Va. Cncl of Churches XBrian Blount 3401 Brook Rd. Richmond VA 23227 4/9/2009 Pres. – Union Presbyterian Seminary XHal Breitenburg PO Box 5005 Ashland VA 23005 Oct. 2008 Asst. Prof. - Rel. Stud., GMU XDiana Brawley 602 Big Oak Rd. Charlottesville VA 22903 6/15/2010 Counselor – Ctrl.VA. Pastoral Counseling X Donald Denton 2000 Bremo Rd. Richmond VA 23226 1985 Pastoral Counselor - VIP Care XTerry Diebold 16 Basalt Dr. Fredericksburg VA 22406 1996 Past. Couns. - Ctr for Family Counseling XDoug Fenton 8451 Carmela Cir. Springfield VA 22153 May 1999 Army Chaplain N/APaul Galbreath 3401 Brook Rd. Richmond VA 23227 May 2007 Faculty - Union Pres. Seminary XJim Goodloe 4103 Monument Ave. Richmond VA 23230 11/1/2007 Ex. Dir. - Foundation for Reformed Theology XRichard Haines 321 Harvest Dr. Charlottesville VA 22903 8/22/2000 Dir. Of Chaplaincy Serv.&PastoralEd. – UVA XDouglas Hicks 9201 W. Huguenot Richmond VA 23235 2/27/1999 Faculty - UR XJan Humphreys 9170 Ivy Springs Mech. VA 23116 6/18/2008 Dir. - Caring Community Ministry Ed. XRay Inscoe 1600 Westbrook Ave. Richmond VA 23227 Jan. 1990 Chaplain - Westminster Canterbury XTom James 3401 Brook Rd. Richmond VA 23227 8/14/2008 Faculty - Union Pres. Seminary XBuzz Kell 6255 Warwick Rd. Richmond VA 23224 2/11/2005 Elijah House XFirst Name Last Name Address City State Zip Approved Position Rc'dInock Kim Korea 2008 6/17/2008 Faculty - Hamman Seminary in Korea XYung-Suk Kim 1500 N. Lombardy Richmond VA 23220 March 2006 Asst. Prof. - School of Theology XCindy Kissel-Ito 3401 Brook Rd. Richmond VA 23227 June 2009 Dir. - Extended Campus/Ed. Initiative –UPS X Kathryn Korbon 350 Gillums Ridge Rd. Charlottesville VA 22903 Feb. 1995 Couns.,Pas. Couns. Ctr. Char’ville –Careworks XGina Maio 601 N. 31st St. Richmond VA 23223 10/16/2010 Head of School,CHAT XDonald Marsden 508 Cokesburg La Richmond VA 23229 June 2008 Assoc. Dir. - Frontier Fellowship XChad McCain 406 Iverleigh La Jacksonville NC 28540 10/17/2009 Navy Chaplain XNick Morgan P.O. Box 15546 Richmond VA 23227 6/14/2003 Dir. - Virginia Voice XKatherine Nguyen 3163 Parsleys Mill Rd Mech. VA 23111 9/6/2009 Asst. Dir., Camp Hanover XPaula Parker 1719 Early SettlersRd. Richmond VA 23235 Sep. 1999 Ex. Dir. - Daughters of Zelophehad X


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Igmara Sanchez Prunier 12506 Whispering Way Midlothian VA 23113 6/9/2010 Chaplain – Bon Secours XStanley Skreslet 3401 Brook Rd. Richmond VA 23227 Feb. 1999 Faculty - Union Pres. Seminary XDurk Steed 1605 Pine Shadow Ct. Richmond VA 23233 4/13/2002 Chaplain, St. Christopher's School X Mark Valeri 3401 Brook Rd. Richmond VA 23227 9/15/1997 Faculty - Union Pres. Seminary XChristopher Walker Panama City Panama 6/17/2008 Faculty -Dunamis Fellowship X

CERTIFIED EDUCATORSFirst name Last Name Address City St. Zip Position Received

Thomas Barila 500 Forest Ave. Richmond VA 23229 DCE, Richmond Third XBarbara Flynt 13621 Salisbury Rd. Midlothian VA 23113 DCE, Youth Dir. SalisburyBruce Harvey 810 Princess Anne St. Fredericksburg VA 22401 DCE, Fredericksburg XAnn Knox 9001 Willowbrook Dr. Richmond VA 23228 Librarian, UPSem XLeigh Anne Ring 8960 River Rd. Richmond VA 23229 DCE, River Road X

MEMBERS AT LARGE

First Name Last Name Address City St. ZipEffective

DateYear

Received

Beverly Bullock PO Box 1814 Petersburg VA 23805 6/10/2010 1 XFernando Cascante 7002 Cold Harbor Rd. Mechanicsville VA 23111 1/1/2011 1Ann Cherry 10641 Honey Tree Rd. Richmond VA 23235 9/8/2005 3 XJoshua Choi 6338 San Rufo Cir. Buena Park CA 90713 10/17/2009 2George Conway 2319 Melrose Ln Keswick VA 22947 2/16/2008 (2) 3 XScott Crannell 12400 Liverpool La.101 Chester VA 23836 9/21/2010 1 XMary McCutchen 2133 Pierpont Ave #C Charleston SC 29414 9/1/2008 (2) 3 N/ADwight Nave 10990 Centennial Road Disputanta VA 23842 9/11/2008 (2) 3 XUlysses Payne 7737 Pomeroy Court Richmond VA 23228 10/1/2006 XFred Rose 12204 Lateefa Ct Richmond VA 23233 11/22/2010 1 XChris Thomas 8/1/2010 1

DisabilityBill Daniels 550 McKenzie Road Shannon NC 28386 3/24/2003


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Phillip Thetford 122 Five Oaks Ln Ashland VA 23005 1999Sloan Humphreys 15661 Kennons Ln Amelia VA 23002 1998Anna Marie Alighieri Same as above

May 24, 2012 I N T E N T S2010 2011 2012

Church/Locationmembershi

p Intent Intent UNDESIG POJ Budget PER CAP DES ECO Other TOTAL

totals

Aberdour, Emporia 46 1,320.00 0.00

All Souls, Richmond 132 1,850.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00

Amelia, Amelia 88 760.00 600.00 600.00 600.00

Ampthill, Richmond 69 6,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00

Ashland, Ashland 93 3,000.00 3,300.00 2,550.00 750.00 3,300.00

Bethany, Charles City 3 700.00 500.00 500.00 500.00

Bethesda, Nottoway 35 0.00 0.00

Bethlehem, Mechanicsville, 146 7,800.00 7,800.00 2,000.00 5,800.00 7,800.00

Beulah, Mechanicsville 62 0.00 0.00

Blackstone, Blackstone 164 5,600.00 4,800.00 2,300.00 2,500.00 4,800.00

Blue Ridge, Ruckersville 107 3,500.00 3,500.00 2,615.83 884.17 3,500.00

Bon Air, Richmond 596 39,300.00 39,800.00 36,600.00 1,500.00 1,700.00 39,800.00

Bott Memorial, Dewitt 59 2,000.00 0.00

Brandermill, Midlothian 500 0.00 47,750.00 47,750.00 47,750.00

Brett-Reed, West Point 67 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00


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Burkeville, Burkeville 65 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00

Byrd, Goochland 85 3,400.00 3,900.00 2,400.00 1,500.00 3,900.00

Campbell Memorial, Weems 193 12,000.00 10,700.00 5,800.00 3,900.00 1,000.00 10,700.00

Charlottesville First, Charltsvl. 1,016 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00

Chase City First, Chase City 12 100.00 0.00

Chester, Chester 686 33,000.00 29,658.60 25,000.00 4,658.60 29,658.60

Christ, Richmond 88 0.00 600.00 600.00 600.00

Christian Arabic Church, Richmond 99 3,800.00 0.00

Colonial Heights, Col. Heights 92 8,090.00 8,200.00 8,200.00 8,200.00

Concord, McKenney 65 3,000.00 3,000.00 800.00 2,200.00 3,000.00

Cove, Covesville 57 4,000.00 1,000.00 576.49 423.51 1,000.00

Covenant, Petersburg 82 3,750.00 3,750.00 3,750.00 3,750.00

Crestwood, Richmond 910 0.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00

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Culpepper, Culpepper 441 12,000.00 12,000.00 9,000.00 3,000.00 12,000.00

Eastminster, Richmond 61 5,300.00 5,300.00 5,300.00 5,300.00

Ebenezer, Kenbridge 34 250.00 1,350.00 250.00 200.00 900.00 1,350.00

Emporia First, Emporia 109 4,825.00 4,775.00 4,000.00 775.00 4,775.00

Fairfield, Richmond 413 7,200.00 7,200.00 7,200.00 7,200.00

Forest Hill, Richmond 106 579.54 579.54 579.54

Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg 934 76,600.00 53,100.00 2,000.00 2,500.00 4,000.0015,000.0

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Gayton Kirk, Richmond 135 2,625.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00

Genito, Powhatan 53 2,400.00 2,400.00 2,400.00

Ginter Park, Richmond 307 23,750.00 20,750.00 15,000.00 5,750.00 20,750.00

Gordonsville, Gordonsville 63 1,400.00 1,400.00 1,400.00 1,400.00

Grace Covenant, Richmond 401 1,700.00 1,700.00 1,700.00

Greenwood, Chesterfield 80 400.00 0.00

Gregory Memorial, Prince George 129 5,000.00 6,200.00 4,000.00 1,800.00 400.00 6,200.00Hartwood, Hartwood

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Hawkins Memorial, Dewitt 62 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00

Hebron, Manakin-Sabot 226 3,100.00 600.00 2,500.00 3,100.00

Hopewell First, Hopewell 90 1,000.00 0.00

Kings Chapel, Doswell 40 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00

Kirk O'Cliff, Mineral 51 4,000.00 4,000.00 3,060.00 600.00 340.00 4,000.00

Lakeside, Richmond 172 0.00 0.00 0.00

Laurel, Glen Allen 108 4,800.00 4,800.00 4,800.00 4,800.00

Lawrenceville, Lawrenceville 12 0.00 0.00

Lord Jesus Korean, Richmond 359 18,000.00 19,000.00 19,000.00 19,000.00

Louisa, Louisa 51 2,000.00 1,400.00 600.00 2,000.00

Madison, Madison 168 8,000.00 8,000.00 8,000.00 8,000.00

Mattoax, Amelia 35 266.00 260.05 260.05 260.05

Meadows, Charlottesville 329 13,000.00 13,000.00 13,000.00 13,000.00

Mechanicsville, Mechanicsville 199 2,000.00 2,000.00 500.00 500.00 1,000.00 2,000.00

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Milden, Sharps 119 4,890.00 4,957.00 4,957.00 4,957.00

Milford, Milford 43 1,980.00 2,100.00 1,698.00 402.00 2,100.00

Mitchells, Mitchells 134 1,800.00 1,800.00 1,800.00 1,800.00

Montrose, Richmond 40 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00

New Covenant, Richmond 79 2,500.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00

New Hanover, Mechanicsville 916 0.00

Oak Grove, Amelia 33 550.00 550.00 183.00 183.00 184.00 550.00

Ogden, Broadnax 23 0.00

Olivet, Charlottesville 414 27,000.00 23,500.00 13,000.00 4,000.00 6,500.00 23,500.00

Orange, Orange 187 6,700.00 7,600.00 6,000.00 200.00 1,400.00 7,600.00

Overbrook, Richmond 181 13,500.00 13,000.00 500.00 13,500.00

Petersburg Second, Petersburg 177 0.00

Petersburg Third, Petersburg 55 490.00 0.00

Pine Grove, Amelia 9 0.00

Praise the Lord (Ju-Chan-Yang 88 0.00 600.00 600.00 600.00

Providence Forge, Prov. Forge 213 8,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 8,000.00


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Providence, Gum Spring 57 3,000.00 1,000.00 500.00 500.00 1,000.00

Providence, Powhatan 54 2,000.00 551.00 500.00 51.00 551.00

Pryor Memorial, Crewe 77 1,500.00 300.00 300.00 900.00 1,500.00

Rennie Memorial, Amelia 23 800.00 500.00 500.00 500.00

Richmond First United, Richmond 115 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00

Richmond First, Richmond 1,387 125,000.00 106,000.00100,000.0

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Richmond Second, Richmond 719 45,000.00 40,000.00 5,000.00 45,000.00

Richmond Third, Richmond 1,332 16,500.00 0.00

River Road, Richmond 674 30,000.00 30,000.00 30,000.00 30,000.00

Rivermont, Chester 63 750.00 500.00 500.00 500.00

Rockfish, Nellysford 223 14,175.00 15,188.00 12,938.00 2,250.00 15,188.00

Rosewood, Hopewell 38 0.00

Salem, Studley 38 2,300.00 2,300.00 2,300.00 2,300.00

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Salisbury, Midlothian 1,111 55,000.00 55,000.00 49,000.00 6,000.00 55,000.00

Sandston, Sandston 133 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00

Scottsville, Scottsville 35 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00

South Hill, South Hill 78 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00

South Plains, Keswick 162 5,550.00 6,950.00 2,200.00 500.00 3,100.00 1,150.00 6,950.00

Southminster, Richmond 376 13,500.00 13,500.00 13,500.00 13,500.00

Spotsylvania, Fredksburg 714 0.00 0.00 0.00

St. Andrews, Kilmarnock 227 15,680.00 0.00

St. Giles, Richmond 492 0.00

St. James, King William 29 0.00

Summit, Stafford 323 13,000.00 9,750.00 3,250.00 13,000.00

Swift Creek, Richmond 403 13,500.00 13,500.00 9,500.00 4,000.00 13,500.00

Tabor, Crozet 80 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00

Tappahannock, Tapphannock 49 13,952.00 15,328.00 10,407.00 4,921.00 15,328.00

Three Chopt, Richmond 458 23,050.00 22,000.00 22,000.00 22,000.00

Thyne Memorial, Chase City 22 600.00 0.00

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Tuckahoe, Richmond 462 33,800.00 29,000.00 20,300.00 3,195.00 5,505.00 29,000.00

Village, Richmond 43 2,340.00 2,340.00 2,340.00 2,340.00

Waddell Memorial, Rapidan 23 750.00 750.00 750.00 750.00

Wesley, Weems 79 2,300.00 1,900.00 400.00 2,300.00

Westminster, Charlottesville 824 76,500.00 76,500.00 76,500.00 76,500.00

Westminster, Petersburg 63 750.00 750.00 500.00 250.00 750.00

Westminster, Richmond 210 7,000.00 7,000.00 7,000.00 7,000.00

Woodlawn, Hopewell 108 2,700.00 2,700.00 1,500.00 1,200.00 2,700.00

Woodville, Richmond 85 4,200.00 3,500.00 3,500.00 3,500.00

Wyliesburg, Wyliesburg 40 700.00 500.00 218.00 282.00 500.00

Zion Hill, Amelia 31 125.00 0.00 0.00

TOTALS 25,159 817,818.00 958,087.19775,515.3

2 51,628.00 14,842.87 60,234.00 4,000.0051,867.0

0 958,087.19

2012 BUDGET

POJ TEAMS & PURPOSE

GROUPS

2012 Projected

Jan - May Actual Intent Intents $Over Budget

IncomeUndesignated Support (POJ, Synod Per Capita, and G.A.) 248,206.37 716,815.00 94,000.00 -562,608.63

POJ Annual Budget 27,335.69 49,128.00 -21,792.31

Per Capita ( $.80 for Synod; $6.63 for G.A.) 9,353.07 14,843.00 24,800.00 -30,289.93

Designated Giving to Validated Missions thru G.A. 24,069.67 57,734.00 13,075.00 -46,739.33

General Assembly Extra Commitment Opportunities 0.00 0.00

Other Designated Mission - non G.A. 5,838.00 12,000.00

Checking Account Interest 13.64 28.00 -14.36

Endowment-Church Dev/Redev Proj. 108,200.00 -108,200.00

Insurance Dividend Income - Brotherhood 0.00 0.00

Other Designated Income 2,785.62 24,300.00 -21,514.38

317,602.06 983,048.00 131,875.00


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Camp Hanover Income 241,563.16 625,000.00 -383,436.84

TOTAL POJ/CAMP HANOVER INCOME 559,165.22 1,608,048.00 131,875.00 -1,180,757.78

SYNOD AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY Synod Support 21,268.00 -21,268.00

GA Support

Per Capita 55,096.32 165,889.00 -110,792.68

Shared Mission Support 19,110.92 80,809.00 -61,698.08

TOTAL SYNOD AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY 74,207.24 267,966.00

Other Designated Gifts - non G.A. 5,838.00 12,000.00

(Outreach Fdn., Frontier Fellowship, Union Sem., etc.)

CONSTITUTIONAL COMMITTEES:COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY

5601 · Committee on Ministry Admin. 1,415.20 4,500.00 -3,084.80

5602 · Training Events 500.00 -500.00

Total COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY 1,415.20 5,000.00

COMMITTEE ON PREP FOR MINISTRY

5701 · Scholarships 22,000.00 -22,000.00

5702 · Psychological evaluations 250.00 1,600.00 -1,350.00

5703 · Comm on Prep for Min Admin 325.92 1,000.00 -674.08

5710 · Travel 159.08 800.00 -640.92

Total COMMITTEE ON PREP FOR MINISTRY 735.00 25,400.00

COMMITTEE ON REPRESENTATION 0.00 0.00

5900 · NOMINATIONS COMM

5901 · Admin. Expenses 34.12 500.00 -465.88

5903 - GA Alternate Commissioners 155.06 5,000.00 -4,844.94

Total 5900 · NOMINATIONS COMM 189.18 5,500.00

5950 · PERMANENT JUDICIAL COMMISION 1,000.00 -1,000.00

TOTAL CONSTITUTIONAL COMMITTEES 2,339.38 36,900.00

COMMUNICATION & COORDINATION TEAM


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5102 · Communications 8,239.02 30,000.00 -21,760.98

POJ Staff

5104 · Salaries 74,808.73 181,613.22 -106,804.49

5105 · Housing Allowances 11,875.00 28,500.00 -16,625.00

5106 · Payroll Taxes 6,362.30 15,308.66 -8,946.36

5107 · Auto expense-Gen Pres 1,267.44 3,000.00 -1,732.56

5110 · Pension/medical expense 20,419.90 49,751.00 -29,331.10

5117 · Staff Professional Expenses 21.82 400.00 -378.18

5117-1 - Professional Exp. - Rhyne 393.26 2,000.00 -1,606.74

5117-2 - GP Sabbatical 12,550.12 -12,550.12

5118 · Medical Reimbursement 3,625.06 7,000.00 -3,374.94

Total POJ Staff 118,773.51 300,123.00

5120 · Presbytery Meeting Expenses 63.00 1,000.00 -937.00

5271 - Land Purchases for New Church Develop. 22,089.46 50,000.00 -27,910.54

Presbytery Office Expense

5504 - Utilities 4,003.03 10,894.00 -6,890.97

5508 - Grounds/Building Maintenance 1,235.00 3,831.00 -2,596.00

5502 · Insurance 3,147.09 4,600.00 -1,452.91

5505 · Office supplies 2,399.83 4,000.00 -1,600.17

5506 · Postage 1,260.67 3,500.00 -2,239.33

5507 · Telephone 1,443.10 5,000.00 -3,556.90

5511 · Audit 8,400.00 9,900.00 -1,500.00

5512 · Payroll expense 224.78 600.00 -375.22

5515 · Xerox-meter usage 2,500.00 -2,500.00

5541 - Rent Expense 7,500.00 -7,500.00

Total Presbytery Office Expense 22,113.50 52,325.00

5540 · General Presbyter Expenses 83.15 500.00 -416.85

5560 · Communication & Coordination Admin. Expenses 426.40 850.00 -423.60

5530 - Capital Replacement Transfer Expense 7,500.00 -7,500.00

Total C & C Team 171,788.04 442,298.00

LEADERSHIP CONNECTION TEAM :Administrative Expenses for Team

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Black Caucus 227.82 7,000.00 -6,772.18

Camp Hanover (POJ Subsidy) 135,000.00 -135,000.00

Camp Hanover ()

CAPS 150.00 500.00 -350.00

Collegiate Ministries ** 29,583.31 73,000.00 -43,416.69

Older Adult 600.62 1,830.00 -1,229.38

Resource Center 825.00 4,000.00 -3,175.00

Small Church 1,079.02 1,000.00 79.02

Small Church Summer Intern -1,424.00 10,000.00 -11,424.00

SPIM 1,549.15 4,200.00 -2,650.85


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Youth Ministry 414.95 9,661.00 -9,246.05

TOTAL LEADERSHIP CONNECTION 33,005.87 246,191.00

MISSION AND SERVICE TEAM:Administrative Expenses for Team

Disaster Relief Team** 0.00 0.00

Eastminster Presbyterian Church 4,583.35 11,000.00 -6,416.65

First Things First 1,500.00 1,500.00 0.00

Friends of Forman College 8,750.00 -8,750.00

Haiti 6,000.00 -6,000.00

Hunger** 0.00 0.00

New Church Development 21,564.85 48,900.00 -27,335.15

Piedmont PG 6,500.00 -6,500.00

Presbytery Women 2,250.00 4,500.00 -2,250.00

Public Policy 9,000.00 -9,000.00

World Mission 9,000.00 -9,000.00

Daughters of Zelophehad 0.00 0.00

TOTAL MISSION AND SERVICE 29,898.20 105,150.00

Camp Hanover Expenses net of subsidy 212,738.11 625,000.00 -412,261.89

TOTAL EXPENSE: 529,814.84 1,723,505.00 -1,193,690.16

TOTAL NET INCOME: 29,350.38 16,418.00

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