The Presbytery of Ohio Valley Minutes of the Assembly

Meeting at the Pyoca Camp, Conference, and Retreat Center - Brownstown, Indiana

September 10, 2016 Elder Zack Ellison, Moderator

Rev. Lawrence Jackman, Stated Clerk Call to Order The Assembly of the Presbytery of Ohio Valley was called to order and worship by Moderator Elder Zack Ellison at 10:00am. Opening Worship and Proclamation of the Word Rev. Felipe Martinez and Rev. Cindy Cushman led in the readings of the Word and Rev. Susan McGhee brought the preaching of the Word with the theme “Every time I take a step in the direction of generosity, I know I am moving from fear to love.” Rev. Kevin Fleming led the music. Greetings from the Host Pastor - The Rev. Jake Hofmeister, Exec. Dir. of Camp Pyoca Jake rose to welcome the Assembly to Camp PYOCA and invited the participants to take advantage of the facilities and the beauty of the Camp. He also invited the gathered to remain following the Assembly and attend a worship service and decommissioning of the Camp’s last two rustic cabins. Jake also invited Maggie, Mandy, and Andrea, staff members of Pyoca, to share what was valuable for them during the past summer camping season. Introductions, Quorum, Seating of Corresponding Members Formation of the Roll The roll was established by written registration. Minister members and Elder Commissioners were present (P), absent (A), or excused (E) as listed below. Ministers Church Ackerman, Jim (E) Honorably Retired Adams, Kim (P) Bloomington, First Aelick, E. Duane (E) Honorably Retired Ballard, John (A) Member-at-Large Bangert, Byron (E) Honorably Retired Barrett, Bill (A) Member-at-Large Barrett, Carol (A) Member-at-Large Bartel, Michelle (E) GA/Presbyterian Mission Agency

Ministers Church Bean, Michael (P) North Vernon, Graham/Vernon Black, Andrew (E) Terre Haute, Unity Black, Dawn (A) Cayuga, Cayuga (United) Brand, Cal (P) Honorably Retired Brookman, David (E) Honorably Retired Cochran, Sarah (E) Member-at-Large Coggin, Mitch (E) Member-at-Large Colwell, Allen (A) New Albany, St John United Cramer, James (E) Honorably Retired Crittenden, David (P) Honorably Retired Cushman, Cindy (P) Southern Hills Parish Davenport, Dennis (A) Evansville, Eastminster Davies, Peter (P) Member-at-Large Dorsey, Lee (A) Columbus, Fairlawn Elliott, Hana (P) Member-at-Large Erickson, Eric (P) Honorably Retired Erickson, John (P) Seymour, First Erickson, Norie (P) Honorably Retired Finley, E. Dean (E) Honorably Retired

Fleming, Kevin (P) Evansville, First Flucke, Aaron (P) Lexington, Lexington Fortel, Deborah (P) Honorably Retired Fox, Kathleen (A) Newburgh, Newburgh FrizLanger, Martha (A) Dale, Dale Frost, Randall (E) Honorably Retired Gladney, Eugene (E) Member-at-Large Gorton, William (E) Honorably Retired Hainer, Frank (E) Honorably Retired Harper, Cheri (A) Elizabeth, Church of the Covenant Haw, Ann (E) Honorably Retired Heldring, Boyd (P) Petersburg, Main Street Hill, Scott (P) Martinsville, First Hookey, Scott (P) Madison, Madison Hruaia, Vanlal (P) Princeton, First/United Hudson, Jay (E) Honorably Retired Hudson, Jill (E) Honorably Retired Hueftle, Keith (E) Honorably Retired Jackman, Lawrence (P) Presbytery of Ohio Valley Jensen, Mary (E) Bloomington, Hospice of Bloomington Hospital Jessen, Timothy (A) Bloomfield, First Keeney, William (E) Honorably Retired

Ministers Church Kendall, Wes (A) Greencastle, Greencastle Kim-Kort, Mihee (P) Bloomington, UKirk @ IU King, Rick (E) Honorably Retired Knight, Jo Ann (E) Member-at-Large Knott, Catherine (P) Hanover, Hanover College Kort, Andy (P) Bloomington, First Langer, Larry (P) Vincennes, Indiana Lasher, Martha (E) Indiana National Guard Lee, David (A) Spencer, Spencer Lee, Sang Tae (A) Bloomington, Korean Lenhart, Benjamin (E) Honorably Retired Lorimer, Robert (E) Honorably Retired Martinez, Felipe (P) Columbus, First McCormick, Wendy (P) Evansville, Center for Congregations Southwest McDaniel, Mark (A) Corydon, Corydon McDonald Smith, Karen (P) New Albany, Mount Tabor McGhee, Susan (P) Presbytery of Ohio Valley McGlasson, Paul (A) Member-at-Large McKune, John (E) Honorably Retired Moore, Gregory (E) Member-at-Large Olson, Mark (A) Trinity Parish Olson, Wendy (P) Trinity Parish O'Neill, Shane (E) Honorably Retired Paul-Bonham, Scott (P) Terre Haute, Fed Bureau of Prisons Pekich-Bundy, Katrina (P) Hanover, Hanover Peters, Linda (E) Honorably Retired Porter, Mark (E) Honorably Retired Pye, Charlie (E) Clarksville, Grace Ramirez-Spears, Amy (E) Member-at-Large Robinson, Mark (A) Member-at-Large Roseland, Chris (A) GA/Mission Council Rosen, David (E) Honorably Retired Rumsey, William (E) Honorably Retired Scroggins, Gary (A) Brazil, First Seay, Scott (P) Nashville, Brown County Fellowship Smith, Alexa (E) Member-at-Large Smith, Sharon (A) Terre Haute, Indiana State University Sparks, Jean (P) Mount Vernon, First Stokes, Donald (A) Livonia, Livonia United Stuart, Irene (E) Honorably Retired Summerfield, Don (A) Jeffersonville, First

Ministers Church Taylor, Veltri (A) Evansville, Asera Care Hospice Thorne, Cheryl (A) Washington, Westminster Tracy, Doug (E) Honorably Retired Turner, Robert (E) Honorably Retired VanderZee, John (P) Brownstown, First VanderZee, Wendy (E) Bloomington, Hospice of Bloomington Hospital Walden-Fisher, Beth (P) Salem, Salem Walters, Ralph (E) Honorably Retired Waters, Nancy (P) Honorably Retired Watson, Daniel (P) Bedford, First/Mitchell, Mitchell White, Robert (E) Honorably Retired Williams-Hanrattie, Sharon (A) Member-at-Large Youman, Mary (E) Honorably Retired Ministers, Other Denomination Church Atkins, Corey (A) Fort Branch, First Bower, David (A) Roachdale, Roachdale Feagan, Gene (A) Evansville, First AvenueMorris, William (A) Patoka, Patoka Perkins, R. Wayne (A) Evansville, Immanuel Wibert, Jerry (A) Princeton, Fairview Commissioned Ruling Elders Church Doll, Larry (P) Vincennes, South Side Finch, Mick (P) Leavenworth, Community Kutz-Mellem, Sharon (P) Laconia, United/Central, Valley CityPoff, Dick (P) Spencer, Bethany Snyder, Barbara (A) Traister, Andy (A) New Albany, Mount Tabor Turner, John (A) Farmersburg, First Church Commissioner Bedford, First Emma Jean Conklin (A)Bloomfield, First David Holt (P)Bloomington, First Karen Hahn (A)Bloomington, United Judie Iverson (A)Boonville, Hemenway Memorial Glenn Rudolph (A)Brazil, First Vanita Moore (A)Brownstown, First Mary Ann Montgomery (A)

Church Commissioner Cayuga, Cayuga (United) Commissioner (A)Central, Valley City Brenda Bliss (P)Charlestown, Community Commissioner (A)Clarksville, Grace John Trueblood (A)Clinton, United Jack Fenoglio (P)Columbus, Fairlawn David Doup (P)Columbus, First Jo Lucas (P)Corydon, Corydon Charles Eckart (P)Dale, Dale Rita Forler (A)Elizabeth, Church of the Covenant Connie Tuell (A)Evansville, Eastminster Melissa Mattingly (A)Evansville, First Rob Henson (A)Evansville, First Avenue Ed Marlin (A)Evansville, Immanuel Bea Clem (A)Evansville, Parke Memorial Commissioner (A)Evansville, Westminster Doug Mikolasek (A)Farmersburg, First John Wood (A)Fort Branch, First Commissioner (A)Grammer, Grammer Jacque Denny (A)Greencastle, Greencastle Andy Lorimer (A)Hanover, Hanover Janet Lowry (P)Henryville, Community Janet Mullins (P)Henryville, Mount Lebanon Marianna Dietrich (A)Jasper, First Randall Petry (A)Jeffersonville, First Doyle Criswell (P)Laconia, Rehoboth Paula Hensley (A)Laconia, United Judy Beckort (A)Leavenworth, Community John Stutzman (A)Lexington, Lexington George Hill (A)Livonia, Livonia United Rita Walton (A)Madison, Jefferson Commissioner (A)Madison, Madison Jean Beaver (A)Madison, Smyrna-Monroe Carol Bell (P)Martinsville, First Mike Stiver (P)Mitchell, Mitchell Janet Phillips (A)Montezuma, First Ann Stanley (A)Mount Vernon, First William Henderson (P)Nabb, Nabb Roberta Bastian (P)Nashville, Brown County FellowshipBill Boyle (A)New Albany, Mount Tabor Paul Todd (P)New Albany, St John United Kirsten Bullock (A)

Church Commissioner New Washington, Trinity United Ruby Taflinger (P)Newburgh, Newburgh Pat Poland (A)North Vernon, Graham Steve Graham (A)Paoli, First Joan Myers (A)Patoka, Patoka Jo Ellen Bingham (A)Patoka, Union Bethel Gerald Bane (A)Petersburg, Main Street Charles Gray (P)Princeton, Fairview Commissioner (A)Princeton, First Troy Davidson (P)Princeton, United John Hynemann (A)Roachdale, Roachdale John Boruff (A)Rockville, Memorial Jim Rohe (P)Salem, Salem Norma Eisert (P)Scipio, United Bill Gerhard (P)Scottsburg, First Don Wilkerson (A)Seymour, First George Ernest (A)Spencer, Bethany Robert Pedro (P)Spencer, Spencer Carol Miller (A)Sullivan, First Dan Pirtle (A)Terre Haute, Central Alan Harder (P)Terre Haute, Unity Valentine Muyumba (A)Vernon, Vernon Commissioner (A)Vevay, Caledonia Caren Griffith (A)Vincennes, Bethany Donald Opell (A)Vincennes, Indiana Alanna Charlton (P)Vincennes, Royal Oak Robert Dutton (A)Vincennes, South Side Allison Doll (P)Vincennes, Upper Indiana Bob Slayton (A)Washington, Westminster John Vanderbeck (P) Elder Members by Reason of Office Beaver, Mike (P) Brown, Jean (P) Ellison, Zack (P) Folz, Fred (A) Goodwell, Karen (A) Miller, Carol (P) Moles, Cheryl (A) Vanderbeck, Trudy (P)

Committee Members Gore, Jane (P) Corresponding Members

Sara Dingman Synod of Lincoln Trails Visitors Jennifer Higbie Nabb, Nabb Nicole Smith Hanover, Hanover Reva Dietrich Henryville, Community Gail Hess Vincennes, Indiana Beth Snyder Jeffersonville, First Susie Russell Martinsville, First Janet Poff Spencer, Bethany Aida Haddad Bloomington, United/UKirk Byrl Pedro Spencer, Bethany Ben Shaw UKirk Olivia Yoler Nashville, Brown

County Fellowship

Welcome The Stated Clerk indicated that there was a “robust” quorum. Introductions of New Members, Guests New members of Presbytery, as well as first time commissioners and other guests, were introduced and welcomed. Seating of Corresponding Members The Rev. Jake Hofmeister was seated as a corresponding member, and it was m/s/c (Jackman) that he always be seated when he is present at an Assembly. The Rev. Sara Dingman, Interim Synod Executive, was seated. Consent Agenda – m/s/c (Jackman)

Minutes of June 4, 2016 Docket

The Presbytery of Ohio Valley Docket for Assembly: September 10, 2016

Pyoca Camp, Conference, and Retreat Center - Brownstown, Indiana Elder Zack Ellison, Moderator

Rev. Lawrence Jackman, Stated Clerk

Call to Order Opening Worship and Proclamation of the Word Greetings from the Host Pastor Introductory Business

Welcome Introductions of New Members, Guests

Seating of Corresponding Members Consent Agenda Minutes of June 4, 2016, Docket, Clerk’s Report, Treasurer’s Report

Report of the 222nd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Report of Council Per Capita for 2017 Report of the Congregational Mission and Vitality Committee Lunch Report of the Stated Clerk Nominating Committee Report of the Committee on Ministry Minimum Salaries Recommendation for 2017 Speak Out Session Prayers of the Presbytery Celebration of the Lord’s Supper Adjournment

Stated Clerk’s Report -The Rev. Lawrence Jackman John Chironna, Jr. -- John Chironna became a member of our Presbytery in 1961. He, therefore, predated the Presbytery of Ohio Valley by a dozen years. In 1966 he was called by Terre Haute Central and became the pastor there. Thirty years later he retired—still in that same call. Rev. Chironna died on August 15 in Terre Haute still serving Central as Pastor Emeritus. John graduated from Bloomfield College in New Jersey and from Princeton Seminary. Following seminary his first call was to Upper Michigan in Mackinac Presbytery. He is remembered fondly by the membership in Central Church and by many agencies and organizations in the Terre Haute community where he served helping those organizations better serve the community through his board service and participation. John served in the Air National Guard as a Chaplain rising to the rank of Lt. Col. His service was with the unit attached to Hulman Field in Terre Haute. Overtures for Vote coming from the last General Assembly are available in detail through online resources. There will not be a hard copy publication this year. The only resource will be electronic. The following overtures will be before us for vote next spring:

LIST OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS

16-.A. Child and Youth Protection Policy—On Amending G-3.0106 16-.B. Parity in Committees—On Amending G-3.0101 16-C. Ordered Ministry Titles (7 changes are proposed that would return our

language to Minister of the Word and Sacrament and Ruling Elder.)

16-D. Relationship to the PC(USA) of a Person Who Has Renounced Jurisdiction of the Church (Two changes are proposed)

16-E. Certified Service Requirements—On Amending G-2.1101 16-F. The Ministry of Members—On Amending G-1.0304 16-G. Access to the Lord’s Table—On Amending W-2.4011a. and b. 16-H. Revised Directory for Worship—On Replacing the Directory for Worship.

The following link is to the “Book” of proposed amendments in electronic form. http://www.pcusa.org/resource/ga222-proposed-amendments-constitution/ Minutes Review The 2015 Minutes of the Presbytery were reviewed and approved, without exception, by the Synod of Lincoln Trails on August 17. Actual final approval comes with a formal action of Synod in its next stated meeting.��� Representation Balance-- The balance of Ruling Elders (to Teaching Elders) in the business of the presbytery continues to be very close to statistically even. We are required to assure that Teaching Elders not be over represented. Because the Presbytery has several CRE’s who count as Ruling Elders and not Teaching Elders, a number of churches with no pastor and a number of Ruling Elders who serve in roles that grant membership by reason of office, we do not have an issue with ministers being excessive in number. Treasurer’s Report - Elder Jean Brown

Presbytery of Ohio Valley, Inc.

Condensed Statement of Revenues and Expenses (Actual vs Budget)

January 1 through July 31, 2016

Jan - July 2016 Annual

Actual Budget

Revenue

Per Capita $ 117,246 $ 182,400

Shared Giving (Unified Mission) 53,102 100,000

Contributions 1,728 7,000

Unrestricted Invest Inc & Trans 25,000 50,000

Restricted Invest Inc & Trans 27,920 55,839

Miscellaneous Income -

224,995 395,239

Expense

Staff Expense 115,831 231,880

Ecclesial Expense 30,971 74,805

Meeting Expense 4,156 13,100

Administration & Office Expense 20,317 34,000

Program Expense 18,526 41,750

Total Expense 189,802 395,535

Net Surplus/(Deficit) $ 35,193 $ (296)

Fund Balances

As of July 31, 2016

Church Legacy Funds 646,054

Monroe City Fund 292,392

Brown Trust 237,875

Restricted Funds (Specific Use)

34,514

Undesignated Net Assets

468,397

$ 1,679,232

If you would like a detailed statement or any other additional information,

please contact Jean Brown at (866) 344-7853 or at jean@presbyteryov.org 2016 Per Capita 30 Received

2016 as of % Members Per Capita 8/30/2016 Paid

Bedford First 105 $ 3,150.00 $ 1,000.00 31.7%Bloomfield First 77 2,310.00 2,310.00 100.0%Bloomington First 378 11,340.00 11,340.00 100.0%Bloomington United 66 1,980.00 0.0%Boonville Hemenway Memorial 111 3,330.00 3,330.00 100.0%Brazil First 288 8,640.00 6,480.00 75.0%Brownstown Brownstown 38 1,140.00 1,140.00 100.0%Canaan Jefferson 12 360.00 0.0%Cayuga Cayuga 41 1,230.00 1,230.00 100.0%Central Valley City 22 660.00 660.00 100.0%Charlestown Community 29 870.00 870.00 100.0%Clarksville Grace 8 240.00 240.00 100.0%Clinton United 49 1,470.00 900.00 61.2%Columbus Fairlawn 159 4,770.00 3,577.50 75.0%Columbus First 413 12,390.00 12,390.00 100.0%Corydon Corydon 115 3,450.00 2,587.50 75.0%Dale Dale 48 1,440.00 0.0%Elizabeth Church of the Covenant 44 1,320.00 1,320.00 100.0%Evansville Eastminster 320 9,600.00 4,800.00 50.0%Evansville First 298 8,940.00 8,940.00 100.0%Evansville First Avenue 31 930.00 0.0%Evansville Immanuel 33 990.00 498.50 50.4%Evansville Parke Memorial 26 780.00 0.0%Evansville Westminster 27 810.00 0.0%

2016 Per Capita 30 Received 2016 as of %

Members Per Capita 8/30/2016 Paid Farmersburg First 29 870.00 870.00 100.0%Fort Branch First 71 2,130.00 2,040.00 95.8%Grammer Grammer 16 480.00 480.00 100.0%Greencastle Greencastle 108 3,240.00 800.00 24.7%Hanover Hanover 72 2,160.00 2,160.00 100.0%Henryville Community 39 1,170.00 1,170.00 100.0%Henryville Mount Lebanon 23 690.00 690.00 100.0%Jasper First 20 600.00 0.0%Jeffersonville First 227 6,810.00 3,405.00 50.0%Laconia Rehoboth 52 1,560.00 1,560.00 100.0%Laconia United 15 450.00 450.00 100.0%Leavenworth Community 49 1,470.00 0.0%Lexington Lexington 47 1,410.00 1,410.00 100.0%Livonia United 51 1,530.00 1,530.00 100.0%Madison Madison 131 3,930.00 3,930.00 100.0%Madison Smyrna-Monroe 8 240.00 240.00 100.0%Martinsville First 87 2,610.00 150.00 5.7%Mitchell Mitchell 66 1,980.00 982.56 49.6%Montezuma First 21 630.00 630.00 100.0%Mount Vernon First 67 2,010.00 2,010.00 100.0%Nabb Nabb 24 720.00 720.00 100.0%Nashville Brn County Fellowship 35 1,050.00 1,050.00 100.0%New Albany Mount Tabor 83 2,490.00 1,525.00 61.2%New Albany St. John United 165 4,950.00 0.0%New Washington Trinity United 40 1,200.00 690.00 57.5%Newburgh Newburgh 122 3,660.00 0.0%North Vernon Graham 21 630.00 630.00 100.0%Paoli First 39 1,170.00 1,319.85 112.8%Patoka Patoka 15 450.00 450.00 100.0%Patoka Union Bethel 12 360.00 360.00 100.0%Petersburg Main Street 59 1,770.00 1,770.00 100.0%Princeton Fairview 56 1,680.00 1,680.00 100.0%Princeton First 67 2,010.00 0.0%Princeton United 47 1,410.00 1,410.00 100.0%Roachdale Roachdale 44 1,320.00 1,320.00 100.0%Rockville Memorial 43 1,290.00 1,290.00 100.0%Salem Salem 83 2,490.00 2,490.00 100.0%Scipio United 61 1,830.00 1,830.00 100.0%Scottsburg First 56 1,680.00 1,680.00 100.0%Seymour First 142 4,260.00 4,260.00 100.0%Spencer Bethany 20 600.00 600.00 100.0%Spencer Spencer 90 2,700.00 1,350.00 50.0%Sullivan First 112 3,360.00 3,360.00 100.0%Terre Haute Central 255 7,650.00 7,650.00 100.0%Terre Haute Unity 93 2,790.00 2,790.00 100.0%Vernon Vernon 17 510.00 510.00 100.0%Vevay Caledonia 4 120.00 0.0%

2016 Per Capita 30 Received 2016 as of %

Members Per Capita 8/30/2016 Paid Vincennes Bethany 14 420.00 420.00 100.0%Vincennes Indiana 111 3,330.00 215.00 6.5%Vincennes Royal Oak 14 420.00 420.00 100.0%Vincennes Southside 11 330.00 0.0%Vincennes Upper Indiana 107 3,210.00 1,605.00 50.0%Washington Westminster 61 1,830.00 915.00 50.0%

6060 $181,800.00 $132,430.91 72.8%

Shared Mission 2016 Received as of August 30, 2016

Pledged POV GA Synod Total Bedford First Bloomfield First 300 234 66 600Bloomington First 9,050 3,835 2,130 15,015Bloomington Korean 1,500 1,500Bloomington United 0Boonville Hemenway Memorial 150 50 50 50 150Brazil First 938 731 206 1,875Brownstown Brownstown 0Canaan Jefferson 0Cayuga Cayuga 0Central Valley City 0Charlestown Community 0Clarksville Grace 0Clinton United 750 0Columbus Fairlawn 1,181 922 260 2,363Columbus First 13,238 8,325 2,912 24,475Corydon Corydon 628 490 138 1,256Dale Dale 500 250 195 55 500Elizabeth Church of the Covenant 0Evansville Eastminster 1,775 1,385 390 3,550Evansville First 15,000 5,000 3,900 1,100 10,000Evansville First Avenue 0Evansville Immanuel 50 50 50 150Evansville Parke Memorial 0Evansville Westminster 0Farmersburg First 0Fort Branch First 1,000 285 285 235 805Grammer Grammer 188 146 41 375Greencastle Greencastle 0Hanover Hanover 2,880 1,440 1,123 317 2,880Henryville Community 0Henryville Mount Lebanon 0Jasper First 0Jeffersonville First 1,875 1,463 412 3,750

Shared Mission 2016 Received as of August 30, 2016

Pledged POV GA Synod Total Laconia Rehoboth 500 250 195 55 500Laconia United 150 0Leavenworth Community 50 0Lexington Lexington 0Livonia United 1,709 1,333 376 3,418Madison Madison 0Madison Smyrna-Monroe 200 200Martinsville First 0Mitchell Mitchell 0Montezuma First 250 195 55 500Mount Vernon First 985 768 217 1,970Nabb Nabb 0Nashville Brn County Fellowship 150 0New Albany Mount Tabor 0New Albany St. John United 2,000 0New Washington Trinity United 0Newburgh Newburgh 0North Vernon Graham 250 195 55 500Paoli First 0Patoka Patoka 0Patoka Union Bethel 0Petersburg Main Street 2,000 3,000 2,340 660 6,000Princeton Fairview 0Princeton First 0Princeton United 3,000 563 1,024 206 1,793Roachdale Roachdale 0Rockville Memorial 0Salem Salem 0Scipio United 563 439 124 1,126Scottsburg First 2,327 78 78 2,482Seymour First 250 195 55 500Spencer Bethany 0Spencer Spencer 0Sullivan First 0Terre Haute Central 20,000 6,667 5,200 1,467 13,333Terre Haute Unity 0Vernon Vernon 500 250 195 55 500Vevay Caledonia 0Vincennes Bethany 0Vincennes Indiana 0Vincennes Royal Oak 0Vincennes Southside 0Vincennes Upper Indiana 0Washington Westminster 2,400 1,872 528 4,800

48,630 57,410 37,162 12,292 106,865

Evangelism & Congregational Witness Committee Report - The Rev. Katrina Pekich-Bundy, Moderator The committee has had some interesting ideas presented to them in thinking about new ways to worship and are excited by the creativity and energy behind these opportunities. The committee is here as a resource for individuals and for churches to help with evangelism or to think out loud about new ministry ideas. Committee members: Rev. Wes Kendall, Rev. Nancy Waters, Mick Finch, Rev. Mihee Kim-Kort, Rev. Katrina Pekich-Bundy (moderator) Report of the 222nd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Elder Jane Gore and Rev. John Erickson were invited to share their impressions of the 222nd GA held this summer at Portland, Oregon. Jane spoke of the two main overtures that had meaning for her – the return of the title “Minister of Word and Sacrament” for ordained Presbyterian pastors and the elimination of the requirement of the Sacrament of Baptism before sharing in the Sacrament of Holy Communion. John mentioned that the main overture that he appreciated was the passage of the Belhar Confession. Rev. Larry Jackman spoke further about “Confessional Statements” and their developments. His main point was that when we make a “clear and definitive confessional statement,” we “burn bridges and leave the past behind.” The Assembly then eyed a video describing the newly-adopted Belhar Confession. POV Mission Council Report -The Rev. Susan McGhee, Moderator For Presbytery's Information Council conducted an electronic vote June 6, 2016, and took the following action: Elected the following people to serve on the Stated Clerk Nominating Committee*

• From Nominating Committee: Elder Jane Gore • From Trustees: Elder Karen Goodwell • From Personnel Committee: Rev. Eric Erickson • From Council: Rev. Wendy McCormick • From Council: Elder Ed McClellan • Ex officio, without vote: Rev. Susan McGhee

Council conducted an electronic vote June 25, 2016, and took the following action: Commissioned Ruling Elder Harold Medsker to serve as moderator of Upper Indiana

Presbyterian, Vincennes * Council conducted an electronic vote July 24, 2016, and took the following action: Expanded the commission of Ruling Elder Harold Medsker to celebrate the Lord’s Supper

at Upper Indiana Presbyterian, Vincennes *

Council met August 23, 2016, and took the following actions: Received reports of Presbytery officers, staff, and committee leadership

Approved the recommendation of the Congregational Mission and Vitality Committee to raise funds for a Jane Parker Huber Music Library at the International Center of Bethlehem. Approved a recommendation from the Committee on Ministry that Ruling Elder Dan Land be commissioned to pastoral service in and for Royal Oak Presbyterian Church, Vincennes. * Approved the recommendation of the Nominating Committee to elect Andrew Kort and David Lee as Teaching Elder Commissioners to the Synod of Lincoln Trails, Class of 2018; and Ruling Elder Mary McClellan to the Committee on Ministry, Class of 2017 * Appointed Teaching Elder David Crittenden (as moderator), Ruling Elder William Henderson, and Teaching Elder Catherine Knott to an Administrative Commission, charged to negotiate with the Session of Westminster Presbyterian Church a proposed settlement of all issues related to the separation of the congregation from the Presbytery of Ohio Valley and the PCUSA, be that by dismissal to another reformed body or dissolution of the congregation so that it may achieve a non-denominational status, and to bring a proposal to the Presbytery and/or Presbytery Council. The Commission may request of the Session all appropriate documents and information to assist it in its work, and may request from the Presbytery additional powers as needed. *

The asterisk* indicates that Council took this action as a commission of the presbytery. For Presbytery Action: It was m/s/c (Council) that per capita for 2017 be set at $31.50. Rev. David Crittenden rose to explain the overall per capita rates. He raised the concern that as a Presbytery, per capita is still not covering all of the Presbytery’s expenses which could be covered by per capita. Congregational Mission & Vitality Committee Report -The Rev. Scott Hill, Moderator The Congregational Mission and Vitality Committee is excited about two big Bethlehem-related projects: a POV trip to the International Center of Bethlehem (ICB) in 2017, and a music library at the Dar al-Kalima University College of Arts and Culture, to be named after Jane Parker Huber (after the money is raised for it). The Committee would like to see the POV partnership continue to broaden and deepen. The trip to the International Center of Bethlehem is March 8-17, 2017. Marietta Macy, Director of Children and Youth Ministry at First Presbyterian Church, Columbus, will lead the group. Marietta notes, The Partnership we share with the International Center of Bethlehem includes travel and seeing Bethlehem first hand removes the mystery of the important work being done there. The trip includes Jerusalem, Galilee, the Jordan River, the Mount of Olives, Shepherds’ Field, Church of All Nations, conversation with the Israeli

Committee Against House Demolitions and a trip to the Deheishe Refugee Camp. Dar al-Kalima, which is the name of the work in Bethlehem, includes a health and wellness program, an Academy, a University, a Guesthouse, classes for young and old, serving all the people of Bethlehem. The cost is $2895.00, including all tips, transfers, accommodations (dbl), many Accommodations are at the Guesthouse of the International Center of Bethlehem New Project Benefits Palestinian Partnership, Honors Jane Parker Huber As we celebrate ten years of partnership between the International Center of Bethlehem and the Presbytery of Ohio Valley, the committee is excited to announce a plan to name a music library at the Center’s Dar al-Kalima University College of Arts and Culture for the POV’s own Jane Parker Huber. As plans take shape for a Library and Media Center on campus, efforts are beginning here to raise $50,000 to support the next phase of this important source of hope and opportunity. Naming a music library for Jane Parker Huber would be a fitting way to honor her musical gifts to the greater church and her tireless work for peace and justice. Jane, an elder at the Hanover Presbyterian Church who died in 2008, is best known for her hymn texts—more than a dozen featured in Presbyterian hymnals and over 140 published, plus many others commissioned for congregations, groups and events. She played many leadership roles in Presbyterian Women, recognized as a “Valiant Woman” of Church Women United and a “Woman of Faith” of the PC(USA). Her column, “Ask Jane,” was a regular feature in Horizons Magazine. In addition, she served on the PC(USA)’s Council on Women and the Church; Joint Committee on Women; Social Justice and Peacemaking Ministry Unit; and the General Assembly Council. In the Preface to her book “A Singing Faith,” Jane says,

Faith is meant to be sung, and hymns are for the singing of it… Words that are sung, especially if they are sung repeatedly and enthusiastically, work their way into our subconscious and shape us in subtle ways, as well as giving us words and phrases that come quickly to mind when we ponder or articulate our faith…

A Library and Media Center is the next phase for the Dar al-Kalima University. Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb, Pastor of Christmas Lutheran Church and President of the University, noted what a rich opportunity it would be for Dar al-Kalima students to have a Music Library and for it to be named in honor of Jane Parker Huber. The committee is excited to launch efforts throughout the PC(USA) and beyond to raise this money and support this work! Funds will be processed through the PC(USA) Foundation, which already works with the ICB and related institutions as part of the Positive Investment in Palestine program. Furthermore, any funds raised for this project will be matched, along with other contributions to the University Library and Media Center, by a grant from USAID’s American Schools and Hospitals Abroad program. Furthermore, any funds raised for this project will serve as part of a required match for a grant for the Library and Media Center recently awarded from USAID’s American Schools and Hospitals Abroad program.

Scott Hill then introduced Rev. Felipe Martinez who gave a congregational mission story from the First Presbyterian Church of Columbus, IN. Speak Out Several members rose to speak on a variety of subjects: Rev. Larry Jackman spoke of the difficulties for and resolution of a candidate under care trying to return to the US. from his home country. Beth Snyder spoke of a disaster preparedness conference especially for the women of the Presbytery and invited them to attend the conference in Danville, IL. Dick Poff spoke of matters of “titles” as they relate to his being a “Commissioned Ruling Elder of something”! Sara Dingman primarily came to share her love for Susan McGhee on behalf of the Synod and the other 7 EPs of the Synod upon the death of Susan’s mother. Sara also spoke of the joy of seeing POV folks at GA and of attending the Assemblies of the POV. She indicated appreciation of the seamless work of the POV. Peter Davies spoke of the 2nd annual High School Youth Festival to be held at Pyoca, Oct 7-9. John Erickson encouraged those assembled to make the pilgrimage trip to the Holy Land. Lunch The camp staff prepared and served their usual fine vittles for lunch. Rich conversation took place around the tables. Report of the Stated Clerk Nominating Committee – The Rev. Wendy McCormick The committee to conduct the search for the next Stated Clerk was appointed by the Presbytery Council, acting as a commission to Presbytery. Its members are:

Rev. Eric Erickson, representing the Personnel Committee Elder Karen Goodwell, representing the Board of Trustees Elder Jane Gore, representing the Nominating Committee Elder Ed McClellan, representing the Presbytery Council Rev. Wendy McCormick, representing the Presbytery Council Rev Susan McGhee, ex-officio, without vote

It was m/s/c (The committee) makes the following recommendations to the Presbytery:

1. That the Presbytery of Ohio Valley designate the Rev. David Crittenden as Stated Clerk Elect, effective October 1, 2016,

2. That the Presbytery of Ohio Valley elect the Rev. David Crittenden to the position of Stated Clerk, effective January 1, 2017, for a term of three years.

3. That compensation for his work as Stated Clerk Elect will be contracted at an hourly rate in consultation with the Personnel Committee.

4. That terms for his work as Stated Clerk will be proposed by the Personnel Committee to the Presbytery Council, and will be included in the 2017 budget to be presented to the Presbytery at its Assembly on December 1.

Presbytery of Ohio Valley Stated Clerk Position Description

Purpose of the Position: To fulfill the functions of the Stated Clerk of Presbytery as set forth in the Book of Order of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and other specific responsibilities as assigned by the Presbytery of Ohio Valley.

Book of Order Responsibilities: see attached compilation from the Office of the General Assembly Other Specific Responsibilities:

Provide guidance and assistance for Presbytery Assemblies o Work with the Executive Presbyter and others to plan Presbytery assemblies,

including recommending dates and securing locations. o Work with the Executive Presbyter to prepare the docket o Assist and support the Presbytery Moderator in the performance of his/her duties o Serve as parliamentarian o Provide for a recording clerk, and check minutes for accuracy o Report the actions of the Presbytery as appropriate

Serve as recording clerk and as a member ex officio, with vote, of the Presbytery Council Serve as recording clerk and as a member ex officio, without vote, of the Board of

Trustees Serve as secretary of The Presbytery of Ohio Valley, Inc. Provide guidance, as needed and requested on matters pertaining to the Book of Order,

Presbytery policies, judicial process, and parliamentary procedure Report to the Office of the General Assembly and to the Synod of Lincoln Trails as

needed and required Attest Personal Information Forms through the Church Leadership Connection as needed Assist the work of the Committee on Ministry, Committee on Preparation for Ministry,

and POV Academy Committee by performing criminal background checks as requested Provide guidance to clerks of session Consult with Executive Presbyter and other presbytery staff as needed and requested

Qualifications:

Vibrant commitment to Jesus Christ. Strong faith within the Reformed tradition. Expertise in the polity of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Ordination as either a Ruling or Teaching Elder in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Eligible for membership in the Presbytery of Ohio Valley Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. A Master’s degree, or its equivalent, is preferred.

Relationships and Accountability:

Is accountable to the Presbytery through the Council, and to the Executive Presbyter as Head of Staff

Works in a cooperative and collegial relationship with the Executive Presbyter Is available to other staff of presbytery, committees of Presbytery and pastors and clerks

of session as needed or requested

Compensation, Review and Term: Compensation shall be set by the Presbytery upon recommendation of the Personnel

Committee and Council. Should a disciplinary or remedial case go to trial, the Presbytery Council will, in consultation with the Stated Clerk, provide for a means to negotiate the staffing and compensation for individual elements of that work. Council shall negotiate staffing and compensation for the sale of church property from the proceeds of such property.

An annual review shall be conducted by the Personnel Committee in consultation with the Executive Presbyter.

Election to this position is for a term of three years, which may be renewed.

Book of Order Responsibilities of the Stated Clerk Compiled by the Office of the General Assembly

Rolls and Records G-3.0104, G-3.0107, G-3.0108, G-3.0305

Record the transactions of the council Keep rolls of membership & attendance Maintain required registers (Certified Christian Educators, Associate CEs, CREs) Preserve the council’s records Furnish verified extracts when required by another council Recommend the safekeeping of the records Review, annually or biennially, council’s proceedings & actions

o Presbytery review of sessions o Synod review of presbytery o GA review of synod

Judicial Process Rules of Discipline

Receive written allegations, requests Send requests, communication Report decisions of cases to council Provide materials pertaining to cases

Receiving

Letters of Renunciation G-2.0509 Notification of Certifications G-2.1101 Written Protests G-3.0105 Administrative Commission Reports G-3.0109b

Reporting

Renunciations G-2.0509 Ordinations G-2.0704

Certifications G-2.1101 Votes on Proposed Amendments G-6.04e Presbytery changes (Synods: dividing, uniting, combining, creating) G-3.0403

It was m/s/c (McGhee) to dismiss the Stated Clerk Nominating Committee with the thanks of the POV for a job well done. Committee on Ministry Report -The Rev. Kevin Fleming, Moderator

Summary of COM Actions, June 1 – August 31, 2016

FOR INFORMATION At the August 18, 2016 meeting, the Committee on Ministry took the following actions:

1. A Pastoral Call proposal from Rev. Susan McGhee and Rev. Cindy Cushman,

Organizing Pastor, Southern Hills Parish was reviewed and approved. 2. The following contracts were approved:

A. Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church of New Albany, Indiana and Rev. Karen E.

McDonald Smith serving as Transitional Pastor. Period Hrs./wk Salary Housing Auto Mi. Study L Pd.Vac Cont.Ed. Pension 9/1/16 to 8/31/17

30 hrs/wk

$18,043 $12,000 Vch.IRS rate—est $1,200

2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays

1 month incl. 4 Sundays

$900 Yes OK

SECA; Retirement contribution of $300/mo; cell phone costs; termination agreement. B. Brown County Presbyterian Fellowship of Nashville, Indiana and Rev. Dr. Scott

Seay serving as Stated Supply Pastor. Period Hrs./wk Salary Housing Auto Mi. Study L Pd.Vac Cont.Ed. Pension 5/15/16 to 5/14/17

20 hrs/wk

$24,170 $0 Fuel Allow.$7,200

2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays

1 month incl. 4 Sundays

$1,200 n/a OK

Dr. Seay’s housing allowance and pension dues are paid through his full-time job at Christian Theological Seminary C. Central Presbyterian Church of Terre Haute, Indiana and Rev. Kevin Buchanan

serving as Transitional Pastor. Period Hrs./wk Salary Housing Auto Mi. Study L Pd.Vac Cont.Ed. Pension 9/15/16 to 9/14/17

40 hrs/wk

$40,000 $20,000 Vch.IRS rate—est. $1,000/yr

2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays

1 month incl. 4 Sundays

$2,000 Yes OK

Moving expenses up to $5,000; termination agreement.

D. Martinsville Presbyterian Church of Martinsville, Indiana and Rev. Scott Hill serving as Stated Supply.

Period Hrs./wk Salary Housing Auto Mi. Study L Pd.Vac Cont.Ed. Pension

8/1/16 to 1/31/17

20 hrs/wk

$689.00 /mo

$1,200 Vch.IRS rate –

2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays

1 month incl. 4 Sundays

$600 Yes OK

E. Corydon Presbyterian Church of Corydon, Indiana and Rev. Mark McDaniel

serving as Transitional Pastor. Period Hrs./wk Salary & Housing Auto Mi. Study L Pd.Vac Cont.Ed. Pension 1/15/16 to 1/14/17

35 hrs/wk

$45,000 Vch.IRS rate—est. $700/yr

2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays

1 month incl. 4 Sundays

$1,200 Yes OK

Moving Expense up to $500; BOP Dental Premium $600; vouchered medical reimb of $600; vouchered books of $200; vouchered pastor’s expenses of $200. F. Vernon Presbyterian Church of Vernon, Indiana and Rev. Michael Bean

serving as Stated Supply. Period Hrs./wk Salary Housing Auto Mi. Study L Pd.Vac Cont.Ed. Pension

1/1/16 to 12/31/16

10 hrs/wk

$5,752 $2,500 Vch.IRS rate –

2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays

1 month incl. 4 Sundays

$400 Yes with Graham Church

OK

Estimated BOP payments: $4,326 G. Graham Presbyterian Church of North Vernon, Indiana and Rev. Michael Bean

serving as Stated Supply. Period Hrs./wk Salary Housing Auto Mi. Study L Pd.Vac Cont.Ed. Pension 1/1/16 to 12/31/16

10 hrs/wk

$10,848 $4,500 Vch.IRS rate –

2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays

1 month incl. 4 Sundays

$0 – is covered by Vernon

Yes with Vernon Church

OK

Rev. Bean makes his own contribution to a 403(b) plan. Estimated BOP payments: $8,446. H. First Presbyterian Church of Ft. Branch and Rev. Corey Atkins serving as

Ecumenical Supply Pastor. Period Hrs./wk Salary Housing Auto Mi. Study L Pd.Vac Cont.Ed. Pension 1/1/16 to 12/31/16

20 hrs/wk

$28,127 $3,800 Vch.IRS rate est $1,300

2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays

1 month incl. 4 Sundays

$600 n/a OK

I. Westminster Presbyterian Church of Washington Indiana and Rev. Cheryl

Thorne serving as Stated Supply. Period Hrs./wk Salary Housing Auto Mi. Study L Pd.Vac Cont.Ed. Pension

1/1/16 to 12/31/16

40 hrs/wk

$26,000 $13,000 Vch.IRS rate –

2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays

1 month incl. 4 Sundays

$1,200 Yes OK

Medical Vouchered Reimbursements of $5,760; professional expenses of $1,000; BOP Dental. J. Laconia United Presbyterian Church of Laconia Indiana and Sharon Kutz-

Mellem, serving as Ruling Elder Commissioned to Pastoral Service. Period Hrs./wk Salary Housing Auto Mi. Study L Pd.Vac Cont.Ed. Pension 1/1/16 to 12/31/16

10 hrs/wk

$0 $8,411 Vch.IRS rate –

3 Weeks incl. 3 Sundays

1 month incl. 4 Sundays

$150 n/a OK

FOR ACTION BY THE PRESBYTERY Minimum Compensation Standards for 2017: 1. It was m/s/c (COM) for an increase in minimum compensation standards for

salary and housing for 2017, as follows:

Minimum compensation for teaching elders working full-time would increase to $45,530 if there is no manse, and $35,023 if there is a manse. Minimum compensation for ruling elders commissioned to pastoral service working full-time would increase to $34,150 if there is no manse, and $26,269 if there is a manse.

2. AND the COM recommends no change in required study leave allowance, and it

will remain at $1200 annually.

Note that there will be an increase in BOP dues for 2017 from 35% to 36.5%.

PRESBYTERY OF OHIO VALLEY 2017 MINIMUM ANNUAL COMPENSATION STANDARDS

Recommended by COM—August 18, 2016

2017 Standards Without Manse: Cash Salary—includes Housing

Allocation1

With Manse: Cash Salary & Manse Value at 30%2

Salary For Ordained Clergy $45,530.00 $35,023 & $10,507 Salary For CREs (75%) $34,150.00 $26,269 & $7,881

1 Housing allowance must be determined in advance and the amount shown in the terms of call or other contract and recorded in the minutes of session or congregation.

2To calculate Cash Salary portion of a 30% Manse Value, divide Total Cash Salary including Manse amount (above example for ordained clergy being $45,530.00) by 1.3 to get the Cash Salary portion.

Congregations are encouraged when possible to designate 7.65% of total effective salary as SECA offset.

PROFESSIONAL EXPENSES The following amounts will be made available to the minister, for reimbursement of professional expenses through the presentation of vouchers.

Vouchered Auto Mileage – Reimbursed at current IRS rate (Note: As of January 1, 2016, value is 54.0 cents/mi)

Continuing Education (cumulative over 3 years to sum of annual amounts) Minimum required for full-time pastor: $1200 (ordained clergy and CREs); however it is

strongly recommended that up to $2,000 be offered to cover 2 weeks of tuition, room and board, travel.

VACATION, LEAVE, HOLIDAYS Accruals per year

Vacation One month including 4 Sundays Sick 10 days (cumulative up to 120 days; lost at end of employment) Study Leave Two weeks including 2 Sundays (cumulative to 6 weeks over 3

years) Holidays New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day,

Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Two personal holidays

BOARD OF PENSIONS (BOP) BENEFIT PLAN Employing organizations will pay regularly in advance to the board responsible for benefits a sum equal to that requisite percent of effective salary (salary + housing or 30+% of salary, utilities, and any deferred compensation) which may be fixed by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) including pension, medical coverage, and death and disability benefits. The total BOP equals 36.5% for a full time pastor ($16,618) or Commissioned Ruling Elder ($12,465). [Note: for part-time pastors of 20 hrs or more, BOP contributions will vary between 31.5% and 50%.] For pastors working over 20 hours per week, who are not members of the Board of Pensions, a comparable amount will be paid to their denomination’s plan or other mutually-agreed-upon retirement program. OTHER MINIMIUM COMPENSATION

Occasional pulpit supply – for approved Teaching Elders, Commissioned Ruling Elders, Seminary Students, & Ruling Elders:

Congregations of 100 members or more $150 plus mileage Congregations under 100 members $100 plus mileage Additional Services on same day $ 40

Moderating a session or congregation by invitation: $ 75 plus mileage Wedding: $150 plus mileage Funeral $125 plus mileage

Report of the Executive Presbytery – The Rev. Susan McGhee Susan expressed her thankfulness for the POV’s sympathy upon the death of her mother. Susan reminded the Assembly that it was seven years ago that she was elected to the office of Executive Presbyter, and that one of her richest privileges is to pray for the people and needs of the Presbytery. She suggested that we all ask God four questions when we pray. (1) Who is it

that you want me to pray for now? (2) What is your deepest intention for? (3) What would you like for my prayer to be? (3) What do I need to let go of that I could pray your prayer for that person? (4) What can I say or do on your behalf? New Business It was m/s/c (Davies) that the Stated Clerk contact congregations by written letter in a pastoral spirit to the congregations’ stated clerks to inquire about the sessions’ intent to fulfill their per capita commitment and thereby participate financially in the connectional nature of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Prayers of the Presbytery – The Rev. Scott HIll Rev. Scott Hill led the Assembly in requested and other prayers. Additionally, the POV Prayer Partners were presented:

2016 PRESBYTERY PRAYER PARTNERS – OCTOBER - DECEMBER

October 2 Southern Hills Parish - Community, Charlestown

November 13 Community, Leavenworth

October 9 Southern Hills Parish - Community, Henryville

November 20 Lexington

October 16 Southern Hills Parish – Mt. Lebanon, Henryville

November 27 Commissioners to POV Assembly

October 23 Southern Hills Parish - Nabb December 4 Livonia

October 30 Southern Hills Parish – Trinity, New Washington

December 11 Hanover College

November 6 United, Laconia December 18 Peace on Earth

December 25 Bethlehem International Center

Invitation to the Offering of our Treasure and Doxology The offering was collected. Celebration of the Lord’s Supper – The Rev. Jake Hofmeister, Celebrant Jake led the Assembly in the Holy Meal. The Assembly participated by intinction. Adjournment The Assembly was adjourned at 2:10pm. Respectfully Submitted Rev. Larry Jackman, Stated Clerk Rev. Larry Langer, Recording Clerk