Presbytery Schedule January 30, 2021

Saturday morning

10:00 Opening

1. Welcome/Open/Prayer Chris Handley

2. Installation: Chris Handley/Elder Blake Taylor as Moderator Blake Taylor

of PSC (Appendix #1, pg. 3-5 )

10:10 Business

3. Clerk Joe Johnstona. Minutes PSC Gathering 17 October 2020 (for approval) (Appendix #2, pg. 6-10 )b. Statistical Report (Information) (Appendix #3, pg. 10-12 )

4. Treasurer Dixon Cunningham/Bob Younga. Current Status (Information)b. 2021 Budget (information) (Appendix #4, pg. 13 )

5. Nomination Report Chris Leonarda. New nominations (for action) (Appendix #5, pg. 14-16)

6. Ministry Partnership (for information) Allen Thompson

7. Pastoral Ministry Ordination (information) Justin Lewis/ Kelly Gabriele

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8. Church Planting (information) Mary Ann Edwards9. Global Mission Glen Covington

a. 2020 Summary (as information) (Appendix #6, pg. 17 ) 10.Permanent Judicial Commission Daryle Bush

a. Motion from Council (For action) (Appendix #7, pg. 18)

11.Moderator’s Report Blake Taylor

11:00 Close

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APPENDIX #1

Installation of Elder Blake Taylor to Moderator of Presbytery of South Carolina

Litany of Gifts

Leader: There are different gifts,

People: but it is the same Spirit who gives them.

Leader: There are different ways of serving God,

People: but it is the same Lord who is served.

Leader: God works through each person in a unique way,

People: but it is God’s purpose that is accomplished.

Leader: To each is given a gift of the Spirit,

People: to be used for the common good.

Leader: Together we are the body of Christ,

People: and individually members of the Body.

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APPENDIX #1 continued

Installation Vows for Elder Blake Taylor as Moderator of Presbytery of South Carolina

Leader: Speaking for the Presbytery of South Carolina, I call Blake Taylor forward to be installed as Moderator of the Presbytery of South Carolina. God has called you to serve Jesus Christ in a unique way.

Do you believe in One God- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit- and do you boldly declare Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, and acknowledge Him Lord of all and Head of the Church?

Do you believe the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament to be the Word of God, and, inspired by the Holy Spirit, the unique witness to Jesus Christ and the authority for Christian faith and life?

Will you receive, adopt, and be bound by the Essential Tenets of ECO as a reliable exposition of what Scripture teaches us to do and to believe, and will you be guided by them in your life and ministry?

Relying on the Holy Spirit, do you humbly submit to God’s call on your life, committing yourself to God’s mission, and fulfilling your ministry in obedience to Jesus Christ, under the authority of Scripture and guided by our confessions?

Will you be governed by ECO’s polity and discipline? And will you be accountable to your fellow elders, deacons, and pastors as you lead?

Do you promise to be faithful in maintaining the truth of the Gospel and the peace, unity, and purity of the Church?

Will you pray for and seek to serve the people with energy, intelligence, imagination, and love?

Will you be faithful in your service as Moderator promoting the health of the covenant community in South Carolina so that its congregations and members may bear fruit for the Kingdom of God?

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Questions to the Presbytery Gathering

Do we, as covenant partners in our congregations and delegates to this Presbytery Gathering, accept Elder Blake Taylor as our Moderator, chosen by God through the voice of this body to lead us in the way of Jesus Christ, according to the Word of God and the Constitution of ECO?

Do we agree to pray for him, to encourage him, to respect his decisions and to follow as he guides us, serving Jesus Christ, who alone is Head of the Church?

Prayer and Laying of hands

Leader: You are now a Moderator of the Presbytery of South Carolina. Whatever you do, in word and deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Amen.

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APPENDIX #2

Minutes: Presbytery of SC, October 17, 2020 @ Fairview PC, N. Augusta, SC

Attendance: 52 were pre-registered with 46 of that number being voting pastors and Elder commissioners (23 pastors, 23 elders). A quorum was present. Participation was both in-person and virtual (Zoom). Total attendance was 61. 14 churches were represented. Cane Creek PC, Union PC, and Presbyterian Fellowship of Fountain Inn were absent.

Open: Following a period of worship the Business Session was opened with prayer led by Rev. Dr. Thompson (Fairview PC). The Moderator, Rev. Handley (FPC Florence) presided.

Stated Clerk’s Report: Elder Johnston, Stated Clerk (Fairview PC) presented the report as it was posted in the published Docket.

1. Minutes of 25 April 2020 (Gathering of PSC via Zoom) were approved, as presented. (see Docket)

2. The current listing of churches within PSC was presented as information (17 Churches and 1 church plant) (unchanged). Accepted as information.

3. The pastor members of PSC as of 17 October 2020 were listed. Changes were noted: (A) Rev. Jack Patrick to Honorably Retired, (B) Rev. Dr. Anne T. Hilborn as Transitional Pastor at Calabash Covenant PC, and (C) the resignation of 1 pastor.

The report was accepted as presented.

Report of the Treasurer: Presented by Vice Moderator, Elder Taylor due to the planned absence of the Treasurer.

The current (October 2020) financial statement of the Presbytery was included in the Docket and was accepted as presented to the Gathering. In summary, the statement indicates that with all debits and deposits being accounted that the ending balance is $27,161.

Motion from Council related to PMOT: Presented by Elder Taylor.

Motion: That ECO Synod be informed (as directed by Synod action) that the PSC elects to maintain its current structure with the Pastoral Ministry Ordination Team functioning as a Standing Committee of the Presbytery.

The Motion was duly seconded. Discussion explained that with the adoption of the recently instituted ordination

process by ECO Synod that presbyteries with standing PMOTs advise Synod regarding their intent regarding these PMOTs. Merging MPT with PMOT is the option.

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The Motion was approved as presented. PMOT will remain a standing committee of PSC.

Report of the Nominating Team: Presented by video (Chair, Rev. Dr. Leonard) and to the Gathering by Moderator, Rev. Handley.

The proposed slate was published in the Docket as follows:The Nominating Team makes the following nominations for the offices that are open or

will be opened because of term expirations occurring in January 2021 and recommends acceptance by the Presbytery.

Moderator: Elder Blake Taylor (Saxe Gotha)(current Vice Moderator)

Vice Moderator: Rev. Justin Lewis (Westminster)

Stated Clerk: Elder JF Johnston (Fairview) (current Clerk)

Treasurer: Elder Bob Young (Rock)

MPT Team: Rev. Allen Thompson to continue as Chair (Fairview)(Class of 2023) and Rev. Helen H. Ham to continue as member(Saxe Gotha)(Class of 2023) and Elder Dan Packer (Christ Presbyterian of Barnwell) to continue his service, in the Class of 2023.

Church Planting Team: Elder Mary Ann Edwards as Chair (Class of 2023)

PMOT: Rev. Kelly Gabrielle (Ocean Drive) as Chair (Class of 2023) and Rev. Patrick Cherry (Saxe Gotha) (Class of 2022)

The nominations were accepted as presented and without addition or exception and approved for service unanimously.

Report of the Ministry Partnership Team: Presented by Rev. Dr. Thompson, Chair.

1. Recent actions by the MPT

A. Rev. Anne T. Hilborn as Transitional Pastor/HOS at Calabash Covenant PC. Dr. Hilborn will continue as a member of PNC while serving in the PSC.

B. Dan Morris at Fairview PC who is serving on staff while seeking ordination in ECO and PSC, a process in progress.

C. Renewed the Call in Validated Ministry (Chaplain) for Rev. Margaret Harouny.

D. Accepted Rev. Pamela Cole’s request that she be listed as Inactive in her Validated Ministry, effective October 1, 2020.

E. Accepted Rev. Bill McCain into membership of PSC from PNC as Honorably Retired. McCain has served in South Carolina previously as Transitional Pastor.

F. Accepted Ann Waldron as CLP2 at Calabash Covenant PC.

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These actions were all affirmed by the Gathering.

2. Reminder to Churches: ECO polity requires an annual review of the church’s financial status be re[ported to Presbytery Council. These can be sent to the Stated Clerk and will be presented to Council for review. Received as information.

3. Churches were also reminded that ECO recommends Churches participate in the Flourishing Churches Initiative and. if possible, in the related Vision Frame evaluation. The cost of the Vision Frame program has been reduced and MPT Chair, Thompson has been certified to mentor participation in the program. Received as information.

Report of Pastoral Ministry Ordination Team: Presented by Chairman, Rev. Lewis.

Candidates currently in the ordination process or under care of the PMOT:

1. Dan Morris, Candidate for Ordination and being mentored by Lewis. He has finished seminary.

2. Beth Plyler, Candidate for Ordination and being mentored by Rev. Kelly Gabrielle (Ocean Drive PC).

3. Ron Barron (FPC Loris) continues as Candidate while serving as CLP1 at Loris.

4. Jeremy Hunt has moved to Tennessee.

5. Ande Guthe is a new candidate involved in the church plant near Fort Mill. There is question whether he will be in the PSC or in the PNC. Dr. Hilborn reported that the MPT of the PNC has acted to accept his candidacy. Information from Rev. Brian Stewart (FPC Greenville)—Guthe will be visiting churches within the PSC to learn about ECO polity and practices.

The entire PMOT Report was received as information.

Report of the Church Planting Team: Presented by Past Moderator Elder Mary Ann Edwards, incoming Chair of CPT.

1. The Gathering was reminded about the statement by ECO of its 10 year goals which was presented to the Partnership last year. She highlighted the more recent stated goals about church planting which is based upon presbytery size. The PSC, under these goals will plant 3 churches within the next 4 years. Micro-expressions are included in these stated goals. CPT will contact each church within the Presbytery in its effort to work toward completion of the effort.

2. Moderator Handley added Council of PSC has allocated funds toward working with ‘New Thing’, a cohort organization working to help develop new church plants. ‘New Thing’ may be able to help PSC churches interested in the church planting effort.

The report was received as information.

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Report of the Global Missions Team: Presented by Elder Glen Covington (Westminster PC), Chairman.

1. The written report from the GMT that was published in the Docket was used as template for the verbal report as high lights of the changes, challenges, and accomplishments that have occurred during 2020. Thanks to the responses and reactions to natural and material stresses associated with 2020 global mission work has moved forward and is well positioned for progressing into 2021.

2. Rev. Cody Watson of Frontier Fellowship was present in North Augusta and was able to report on the outstanding results related to ‘telling the story’ in areas of India. Frontier Fellowship is one of the global ministries partially funded by PSC. Watson asked for continued prayer support from out Partners.

3.The report was ended with prayer by Covington.

The report was received as information.

Report of the Moderator: Presented by Rev. Handley.

1. The Gathering was reminded that the 2020 National Gathering will be via a virtual platform with no in-person attendance.

2. The Gathering was told of ongoing efforts to publish a Presbytery newsletter regularly. The goal is to share information and to promote collegiality among churches and Partners.

3. There is a new cohort of CLP1 candidates undergoing training now. Past Moderator and Elder Mary Ann Edwards (Rock PC) and Elder Martha Ponder (Fairview PC) are new to the program and Ron Barron (FPC Loris) has completed the training and been accepted by the session at Loris.

4. Further information about CLP1 training: FPC Greenville is preparing to present approximately 12 candidates for the educational opportunity.

The report was accepted as information.

Report from Russell Community: Pastor Dale Youngs reported. Russell Community was founded 70 years ago in a community near Greenville as

a community related Presbyterian church. It grew and expanded its campus over the years to a membership of 400 and a campus with 18,000 square feet of buildings. Over the years globalization of the textile industry and other pressures have combined to bring the current membership to 40. Because of the large Campus with structures and the small congregation the property has been sold and the congregation is sharing space nearby with another congregation. This moved has allowed the church to move past the troubles of maintaining a large facility and toward ministry for both its Partners and its community. The Partners are encouraged about this new direction. This was received as information.

The Gathering agreed to amend the Docket and postpone a report from Fairview PC.

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Adjournment: The Gathering was adjourned following prayer led by the Moderator.

Prepared by Joseph F. Johnston, Stated Clerk, 19 October 2020

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APPENDIX #3

PASTORS:

Total: 40

Earl BlandPastor Head of Staff Charleston PC

Sue BlackModerator of Session/CLP

Rocky Creek Presbyterian

CharlieBuchanan Associate Pastor FPC Greenville

Daryle Bush Sr. Pastor/HOSOcean Drive Presbyterian

Patrick Cherry Associate PastorSaxe Gotha Presbyterian

Masaki Chiba Assistant Pastor Fairview PCPamela Cole Inactive/validated InactiveDarryl Evans Sr. Pastor/HOS FPC FlorenceKelly Gabriele Associate Pastor Ocean Drive PC

Richard GibbonsPastor Head of Staff FPC Greenville

James GlatzPastor Head of Staff

Saxe Gotha Presbyterian

Robson Gomes Assistant Pastor Calabash PC

Lindsay GrahamCommissioned Lay Pastor Lickville PC

Helen Harrison Ham Associate Pastor

Saxe Gotha Presbyterian

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Chris Handley Associate Pastor FPC Florence

Margaret HarounyValidated/Chaplain

Geenville Memorial Hosp.

Anthony "Shawn" Hevener

Pastor Head of Staff

Pres Fellowship of Fountain Inn

Barry JenkinsHonorably Retired Retired

Stan Johnson Associate Pastor FPC Greenville

AndrewKornreich

Validated(church planter)

Chris Leonard Senior Pastor Rock PCTimothy Leslie At Large Greenville, SCJustin Lewis Associate Pastor Westminster PCKyle Livingston Assistant Pastor Westminster PC

Deborah Plumstead Marshall Associate Pastor Rock PC

Lee MoseleyPastor Head of Staff Union PC

Timothy OsmentPastor Head of Staff FPC Loris

Jack PatrickHonorably Rerired from Calabash

Paul PetersenHonorably Retired

from Westminster PC

Claire Ripley Associate Pastor FPC Greenville

Charles (Richard) Roberts

Commissioned Lay Pastor Retired/CLP

Shelton Sanford Affiliate Pastor FPC GreenvilleBrian Stewart Associate Pastor FPC Greenville

AllenThompson

Pastor Head of Staff Fairview PC

Thomas ThorntonHonorably Retired

Hon. Retired/ Kirk of the Live Oaks

David Turner Senior PastorChrist Presbyterian of Barnwell

Jud WileyHonorably Retired Piedmont, SC

Steve Wise Senior Westminster PC

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Pastor/HOS

Dale YoungsPastor Head of Staff

Russell Community Church

W.V. (Bill) Cain

Honorably Retired

Churches in ECO Presbytery of South Carolina(As of 1 January 2021)

Calabash Covenant Presbyterian – Sunset Beach, NCCane Creek Presbyterian – Union, SCCharleston Presbyterian – Charleston, SCChrist Presbyterian Church of Barnwell – Barnwell, SCFairview Presbyterian – N. Augusta, SCFirst Presbyterian Church, Florence – Florence, SCFirst Presbyterian Church, Greenville – Greenville, SCFirst Presbyterian Church of Loris – Loris, SCLickville Presbyterian – Pelzer, SCOcean Drive Presbyterian – N. Myrtle Beach, SCPresbyterian Fellowship of Fountain Inn – Fountain Inn, SCRock Presbyterian – Greenwood, SCRocky Creek Presbyterian – Jefferson, SCRussell Community Church – Greenville, SCSaxe Gotha Presbyterian – Lexington, SCUnion Presbyterian – Union, SCWestminster Presbyterian – Spartanburg, SC

Church Plants (as of 1 January 2021)

Kirk of the Live Oaks (Surfside Beach, SC)

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APPENDIX #4PRESBYTERY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

2021 Budget

RECEIPTS:

Synod 20,000

DISBURSEMENTS: Administration 10,000

MPT 1,000

PMOT 2,500

Global Missions 10,000

Church Planting 10,000

Leadership Development

8,000

Contingencies 2,000

BEGINNING CASH 31,377Net (23,500)

PROJECTED ENDING CASH 7,877

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APPENDIX # 5

PRESBYTERY OF SOUTH CAROLINA (ECO)Ministry Team Assignments

January 2021

Presbytery/Corporation OfficersModerator/President (1-year):Elder Blake Taylor (Saxe Gotha, Lexington)

Vice-Moderator/Vice-President (1 year):Rev. Justin Lewis (Westminster, Spartanburg)

Moderator Emeritus (1-year):Rev. Chris Handley (First, Florence)

Treasurer (1-year):Elder Bob Young (Rock, Greenwood)

Clerk/Secretary (1-year):Joe Johnston (Fairview, Augusta)

Church Planting Team Chair: Elder Mary Ann Edwards (Rock, Greenwood)

Rev. Debby Plumstead Marshall (Rock, Greenwood) Rev. Stan Johnson (First, Greenville)

Elder Phil Phillips (Westminster, Spartanburg) Elder Patricia Wilson (Fairview, N. Augusta)

Ministry Partnership Team (Must have 8 members; Polity 3.0105)

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Chair: Rev. Allen Thompson (Fairview, Augusta)Ex-Officio:

Presbytery Moderator: Elder Blake Taylor (Saxe Gotha, Lexington)Presbytery Vice-Moderator: Rev. Justin Lewis (Westminster, Spartanburg)

Class of 2021Elder Peggy Stinnett (Calabash Cov.)

Class of 2022Rev. Brian Stewart (First, Greenville)Rev. Lindsay Graham (Lick Creek, Pelzer)

Class of 2023Elder Dan Packer (Christ, Barnwell) Rev. Allen Thompson (Fairview, North Augusta) Rev. Helen Harrison Ham (Saxe Gotha, Lexington)

Global Missions TeamChair: Glen Covington George Brandon, (Calabash Covenant, Calabash, NC) Robert Moore, (FPC, Florence) Jim Privette, (FPC, Greenville) Brian Stewart (FPC, Greenville) Susan Barrow (Westminster, Spartanburg) Glen Covington (Westminster, Spartanburg) Masaki Chibi (Fairview, North Augusta)Frank Brubaker (Christ, Barnwell)

Nominating Team (3-year terms, staggered)Chair: Rev. Chris Leonard (Rock, Greenwood)

Class of 2021

Class of 2022Rev. Chris Leonard (Rock, Greenwood) Elder Claude Saleeby (Westminster, Spartanburg)

Class of 2023

Pastoral Ministry Ordination Team (3-year, staggered terms)Chair: Rev. Kelley Gabrielle (Ocean Drive, N.Myrtle Beach)

Class of 2021

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Rev. Kelley Gabrielle (Ocean Drive, N.Myrtle Beach)

Class of 2022Rev. Patrick Cherry (Saxe Gotha, Lexington)

Permanent Judicial Commission (6-year, terms staggered in two-year increments; must have 5 members; Discipline 3.1)

Chair: Rev. Daryl Bush (Ocean Drive, N. Myrtle Beach)

Class of 2022Rev. David Turner (Christ, Barnwell) Rev. Daryl Bush (Ocean Drive, N. Myrtle Beach)

Class of 2024Rev. Jim Glatz (Saxe Gotha, Lexington) Elder Ray Sparrow (Rock, Greenwood)

Class of 2026Elder Erin Lauderdale (First, Greenville)

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Appendix #6

Mission Funding for 2020Mission Funding Organization

$1,500 Egyptian Initiative – Synod of the Nile

The Outreach Foundation381 Riverside Dr. STE 110Franklin, TN 37064Designate in support of the Synod of the Nile

$1,500 India Church Plant The Frontier Fellowship7132 Portland Ave Suite 136 Richfield, MN 55423-3264Designate in support of mission church planter Alia Das & his wife at New Life Mission Church India

$1,500 Pars Theological Centre in London, England

The Outreach Foundation381 Riverside Dr. STE 110Franklin, TN 37064Designate in support of Pars Theological Centre, London, England

$1,500 South Sudan Ministry The Boma Assistance Group for South Sudanc/o Bill Andress130 Woodbridge Dr, Lexington, SC 29072Designate in support of South Sudan Mission - Saxe Gotha

$1,500.00 Igreja Missional Presbyterian Church – Rev. Robson Gomes, Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Calabash Covenant Church8820 Old Georgetown Rd SW, Sunset Beach, NC 28468 Att: Pastor Jack PatrickDesignate in support of Igreja Missional Presbyterian Church - Belo Horizonte, Brazil

$2,500 Beirut Compassion Fund – Near East School of Theology

The Outreach Foundation381 Riverside Dr. STE 110Franklin, TN 37064Designate in support of Beirut Compassion Fund – Rebuilding & repair of the Near East School of Theology

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seminary in Beirut, Lebanon - The Outreach Foundation

The Global Mission Team invites all Mission Leaders to become a part of our team. We ZOOM once a month on the 2nd Monday of each month. Contact Glen Covington @ gcovington@charter.net.

APPENDIX #7

Amending the Manual of Operations of the PSCOn handling the report of an Investigative Committee when the Committee finds that no charges are to be filed: Council approved an addition to the PSC Operations Manual as follows—

Section 7.3.12a. If no charges are filed after a complaint has been reviewed by the Investigative Committee appointed regarding a complaint, the records of the Investigative Committee shall be maintained by the Stated Clerk for 3 years after the person submitting the written statement of an alleged offense has been sent notification of the decision of the Investigative Committee not to file charges and the Stated Clerk has been notified of the decision of the Investigative Committee. The records shall be considered strictly confidential and shall not be released to any person including the parties to the disciplinary case unless the release of the records is ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction.

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