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WELCOME TO THE PRESBYTERY OF THE MID-ATLANTIC!

99th Stated Meeting September 24-25, 2021

Lake Forest Church Huntersville, North Carolina

Rev. Kevin Cauley, Moderator

Meeting convenes at 12:00pm

ATTENTION SESSION CLERKS!!! As of January 1, 2020, we are asking Clerks of Session to submit their minutes as follows:

Coastal Mid-Atlantic Region minutes are due January 1, 2020 New River Region minutes are due April 1

Central Carolinas Region minutes are due September 1

If your church was unaware of this change and your minutes are now due, please submit them as soon as possible. If you have already missed the deadline earlier in the year, please forward

your Session minutes immediately. Session Minutes should be submitted electronically to:

Stated Clerk Rev. Ron Horgan. Send Minutes to statedclerk@pmaofepc.org

Looking ahead, at the future meetings of the PMA that will be held in various regions, please mark your calendar for the following dates:

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE FUTURE MEETINGS:

Coastal Mid-Atlantic, January 28-29, 2022, Christ the King, Durham, NC

Central Carolinas, February 4-5, 2022, TBD

New River, February 11-12, 2022, River Oaks Community Church, Clemmons, NC

Coastal Mid-Atlantic, April 29-30, 2022, Kempsville Pres. Church, Virginia Beach, VA

Central Carolinas, May 6-7, 2022, TBD

New River, May 13-14, 2022, New Life EPC, Salem, VA

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Table of Contents

Welcome 1 Table of Contents 2 Proposed Docket 3 Proposed Minutes of the 98th meeting 6 Minutes of the Executive Council 16 Report from The G.O. Center 20 Report from the Stated Clerk 44 Communications received from the Office of the General Assembly: Descending Overture 21-A from the 41st General Assembly (For Information Only) 45 World Missions Committee Report 48 Stewardship Committee Financial Documents (See p. 17 for motions) 49

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PROPOSED DOCKET PRESBYTERY OF THE MID-ATLANTIC

99th STATED MEETING September 24–25, 2020

Friday,September24

9:00am Registration&Committee/Groupmeetings

12:00pm Calltoorder–ModeratorKevinCauleyHostChurchWelcome–Dr.MikeMoses,LeadPastor

12:05pm OpeningWorship–ledbyDr.JamesBanks

12:45pm PreliminaryMatters–ModeratorandStatedClerk• Declaration of a quorum & adoption of the docket• Approval of the minutes and errata – 98th Stated Meeting• Communications and referrals• Welcome and introduction of first-time commissioners and

corresponding members

12:55pm ExecutiveCouncilReport–Moderator• Review of work of Council since last meeting• Plan for Order of the Day presentation

1:10pm ReportoftheMissionalDirector–TEBuckyHunsicker

1:15pm ReportoftheStatedClerk–TERonHorgan• Parity report for this meeting• Descending Overture No. 41 received from the OGA for review and

discussion. Vote to be taken at January meeting• Roadmap for future PMA meetings• Update on progress of The Jeremiah Patio project• Miscellaneous matters

1:25pm ReportoftheG.O.Center–TEKenPriddy

1:35pm ReportoftheMultiplicationTeam

1:45pm ReportoftheGANationalLeadershipTeamonnewfundingproposalfortheGA:REFrankCarter,TEDeanWeaver

2:00pm AnnualupdatefromMontreatCollege

2:10pm AnnualupdatefromKingUniversity

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2:20pm VideopresentationsfromWorldOutreachworkers2:30pm ReportfromtheChurchDevelopmentCommittee–TERobWestlund3:00pm Break3:15pm OrderoftheDay–ModeratorKevinCauley

• RE Gordon Miller • TE Don Fortson • TE Nate Atwood • TE Mike Moses • TE Dean Weaver, Stated Clerk of the EPC

5:15pm Recessfordinner5:30pm DinnerservedatLakeForestChurch7:00pm WorshipandCelebrationofTheLord’sSupper

• Music led by Lake Forest Church • Preaching by Rev. Dr. Dean Weaver, Stated Clerk, Evangelical

Presbyterian Church • Prayer ministry and fellowship available after the close of the service

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Saturday,September258:00am ReportoftheMinisterialCommittee–TETomPitman

• Candidates coming under care • Trial Sermons • Examination of candidates for ordination and installation, transfer

candidates from churches in the Reformed Tradition • Omnibus motion

10:30am ReportoftheWorldOutreachCommittee10:50am ReportoftheRevelation7.9Team-TEJeffCook11:00am ReportoftheStewardshipCommittee–REJohnJohnston11:10am ReportofthePMAChaplain–TETomClymer11:20am ReportoftheWomen’sMinistry11:30am Updatesontheregions–REDonKirkey,REScottMcGregor,TEEdPettus11:45am Othermattersofimportance11:50am Expressionofappreciationtothehostchurch11:55am Adjournment

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Presbytery of the Mid-Atlantic 98th Stated Meeting

Held Via Zoom April 24, 2021 (For Approval)

98.01 The 98th Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of the Mid-Atlantic was called to order by the Moderator, TE Kevin Cauley, at 9:00am who offered prayer. 98.02 The following commissioners were seated: Altan Presbyterian Church—TE Robert Childs Antioch Presbyterian Church—ABSENT Asbury EPC—CP Terry Collins, RE Cindy Joyce Banks Presbyterian Church—ABSENT Bensalem Presbyterian Church—TE John Stone, RE Robert Williams, RE Byron Sevario, Jr. Benton Heights Presbyterian Church—TE Paul Saleeby Bethel EPC/Claudville VA—ABSENT Bethel Presbyterian Church/Raeford NC—ABSENT Bethlehem Presbyterian Church—TE Tom Pitman, RE Wendy Campbell, RE Shannon Braswell Bishopville Presbyterian Church—TE Chris Parnell Bouldin Presbyterian Church—RE Karen Puckett, RE Carol Vernon Buffalo Presbyterian Church—TE Don Hardmon, RE Neal Thacker, RE Frank Hall Cameronian Presbyterian Church—ABSENT Centre Presbyterian Church—TE Robert Howard, RE Joseph Mitchell, TE Logan Keck, RE Richard Sorenson, RE Joseph Johnston Christ Church/Anderson SC—TE Nate Wolcott, RE Michael Perry, RE Dennis Burt Christ Community Church/Montreat NC—TE David Taylor, RE Lloyd Davis Christ Fellowship Church—TE Jim Thyne Christ Reigns Presbyterian Church—CP Alan Morrison Christ the King Community Church—TE Frank Venable, RE Evan Rowland Cleveland Presbyterian Church—ABSENT Concord Presbyterian Church—RE Lee Warren Cornerstone Church—ABSENT Crossroads Community Church—ABSENT Cypress Springs Presbyterian Church—ABSENT Darlington Presbyterian Church—TE Kevin Cauley, RE Byard Stone, RE Albert James III Elon Presbyterian Church—RE William Tyler, RE Mary McAllister Englewood Presbyterian Church—TE Rob Westlund, RE Edmund Gravely, RE Rose Burnett EPC of Elkton—TE Adam Snow Faith Liberation Christian Church—ABSENT Falling Spring Presbyterian Church—TE Mike Matlock Fellowship of Christ EPC—TE David McLean, RE Joe McCoy First EPC/Eden NC—ABSENT

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First EPC/Roanoke VA— TE Robert Smith, RE Paula Wilkerson, RE Rea Brown First Presbyterian Church/Martinsburg WV—TE Rufus Burton, RE Joan Van Brunt Forest Hills EPC—TE Chris Greenwood, RE Karl Rech, RE John Vause Galatia Presbyterian Church/Eagle Rock VA—ABSENT Galatia Presbyterian Church/Fayetteville NC—CP Brett Johnson, RE Frank Dawson Garden Memorial Presbyterian Church—TE Rob Chambers Grace Brevard EPC—TE Brian Land Grace Haven Presbyterian (Mission)—ABSENT Greenville Presbyterian Church—TE Donovan Campbell, RE Chuck Marion Greenwood Presbyterian Church—ABSENT Grove Presbyterian Church— TE Michael Weaver, RE Skip Webb, RE Gary Beasley Hendersonville Presbyterian Church—TE Robert McClelland, RE Andrew Morris, RE Mary Jamieson Hollywood Presbyterian Church—TE Keith Cobb Hope Church/Hanahan SC (Mission)—ABSENT Hope Church/Raleigh NC—ABSENT Hope Church/Richmond VA—TE David Dwight, TE Peter Bowell, RE David Johnson Hope Presbyterian Community Church/Waynesboro VA—TE Glen Holman, RE Tim Stewart Hope Presbyterian Church/Fredericksburg VA—RE Harold Gagnon, RE Robin Woodard Hopewell Presbyterian Church—TE Karyn Cartier, RE Phillip Smith House of Mercy (mission group) – TE Chad Smith Hurley Presbyterian Church and Roseann Presbyterian Church—CP Curtis Stacy Indian Hill Presbyterian Church—TE Richard Brundin Kempsville Presbyterian Church—TE Benjamin Williams, RE Robert O’Brien Kershaw EPC—RE Scott Mosley, RE Charles Ussery Lake Forest Church—TE Mike Moses, TE Grayson Segars, RE Allen Roes Lebanon Presbyterian Church—TE Michael Payne. RE John Stoke Lighthouse EPC—RE Don Kirkey, RE Warren Dumford Living Life Church (Mission)—ABSENT Mary’s Presbyterian Church and Thompson Valley EPC—RE Danny Whitt McBee Presbyterian Church—TE Mark Dickinson, RE Robert Defee McLean Presbyterian Church—RE Jamie Smith Mebane Presbyterian Church—TE Jeffrey Smith, RE Shannon Taylor, RE Kathy Everhart, RE Jane Flowers Memorial Presbyterian Church—TE Tom Clymer Midway Presbyterian Church—RE Dallas Robinson, RE Linda Swain Myrtle Grove Presbyterian Church—CP Stacey Miller, RE Phil Stump Nell Townsend Presbyterian Church—ABSENT New Cut Presbyterian Church—ABSENT New Hope Community Church—RE David Simms, RE Margaret McCann New Life Presbyterian Church—ABSENT New Vision Church (Mission)—ABSENT Northminster Presbyterian Church—TE David Garrison, RE Michael Babcock, RE Maggie Brockman Norton Presbyterian Church—ABSENT

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Oak Island Presbyterian Church—TE Agnes Taylor, TE Walter Taylor, RE Patricia Bressler, RE Nancy Caprinin Overbrook Presbyterian Church—TE Bill Wade Park Avenue Presbyterian Church—TE Jim Lankford Peace Presbyterian Church—TE James Banks, RE Mary Eakright, RE Ken Davis, RE Amber Violette Perrow Presbyterian Church—ABSENT Piedmont Presbyterian Church—ABSENT Pineland Presbyterian Church—RE Richard Johnson, RE Judi Collins, RE Phillip Padgett Princeton Presbyterian Church—TE Ed Pettus Providence Presbyterian Church/Angier NC—TE Nadia Stropich Providence Presbyterian Church/Nathelie VA—ABSENT Restoration Church/Mechanicsville VA—TE Jeffrey Lee, TE Kelly All, RE William Pauley Restoration Community Church/Winston-Salem NC (mission church)—RE Gordon Miller Reynolda Church EPC—TE Chuck Estes, TE Eric Shipton, TE Brandon Williams Riceville Valley Community Church—ABSENT Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church—ABSENT River Oaks Community Church—TE David Beaty, TE Andrew Wild, TE Sonny Flowers, TE David Holcomb, RE Frank Carter Rivermont EPC—TE Ron Cox, TE Mike Palombo, TE Shane Whelan, TE Brett Eubank, TE David Weber, RE Gary Helm. RE Randy Davy Rockville Presbyterian Church—TE Fred Hope Rocky River Presbyterian Church—CP Corrina Gambrell Roseann Presbyterian Church—See Hurley Presbyterian Church Rourk Presbyterian Church—TE Shawn Morrison Siler Presbyterian Church—TE Brian Martin, RE Anita Hill, RE Butch Hill Slate Mountain Presbyterian Church—ABSENT St. Giles Presbyterian Church—TE Nate Atwood, RE Mark Jenkins, RE Tim Carey St. Matthews EPC—ABSENT Stuart Presbyterian Church—TE Danny Redman The Branch (Mission)—ABSENT The Village Church—ABSENT Thompson Valley Presbyterian Church—See Mary’s EPC Threshold Church—TE Jeff Garner, RE Terry Benson, RE Joy Groves Trinity EPC—TE Matt Walton, RE James Johnson Troy Presbyterian Church—ABSENT Valley Hope Church—TE Anthony Rodriguez Victoria EPC (Mission), ABSENT Walker's Presbyterian Church— RE Robert Barnett, RE Nick Waddell, RE Michael Goin Walker’s Creek Presbyterian Church—ABSENT Walkersville Presbyterian Church—TE Paul Rankin, RE Betty Mosley Warehouse 242—ABSENT Warm Springs EPC—ABSENT Warrenton Presbyterian Church—ABSENT Wayside Presbyterian Church—TE Mark Carver, RE Rachel Burns Wesley EPC—ABSENT

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Westminster Presbyterian Church/Bluefield WV—RE David Thomas Westminster Presbyterian Church/Burlington NC—TE Powell Sykes, RE Mary Dalton, RE Kathy Sykes Woodside Presbyterian Church—ABSENT Wyliesburg Presbyterian Church—ABSENT Associate Members— TE Andrew Byers TE Christian Zebley TE Mark Jumper Chaplain—TE Rob Buchanan, TE Jennifer Cooper, TE Daniel Kim, TE David Snyder Laboring Outside of Bounds, Spiritual Awakening—TE Bill Campbell Laboring Outside of Bounds, Montreat College—TE Rachel Toone Laboring Outside of Bounds, HopeWell Ministries—TE Cron Gibson Laboring Outside of Bounds, Regent University School of Divinity—TE Mark Jumper Laboring Outside of Bounds, Families Alive—TE Andy Koesters Laboring Outside of Bounds, Timothy Two Project International—TE Bryan Slater Laboring Outside of Bounds, Timothy Two Project International—TE Daniel Sonnenberg Laboring Outside of Bounds—TE Nicole Unice Presbytery Staff—TE Ron Horgan, Stated Clerk, TE Bucky Hunsicker, Missional Executive Director, TE Ken Priddy, The GO Center Retired Members—TE Jimmy Carr, TE William Enns, TE Ken Hicks, TE Don Neighbours, TE Jeff Porter, TE John Stone Without Call—TE Ian Lamont, TE Tom Sheppard, CP Jesse McDonald World Outreach—TE Stephanie Black, TE Shawn Stewart, TE Phil Thrash, TE Doug Vinez OBERVERS Jim Allen, PCMA Bruce Alexander, Faith EPC Alan Brooks, Missionary Air Group Paige Burhans, Peace Church Lorrie Donoghue, Children’s Hope Alliance Scott McGregor, Ad Hoc MC & Multiplication Team Member Michelle Munger, Faith Inclusion Network, PCMA Jack Parmelee, Christ the King Community Church Alma Whitfield, Hope Church, Richmond, VA Jeff Whitfield, Hope Church, Richmond, VA Jane Derrick, House of Mercy, Asheville, NC Bobby Wilson, House of Mercy, Asheville, NC Abby Vinez, Global Training Network

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98.03 A quorum was declared. It was noted that 237 commissioners were registered. The docket was adopted as published. RE Joe McCoy addressed the technical aspects of conducting our meeting via Zoom regarding commissioners expressing a desire to speak, voting on motions, etc. 98.04 TE James Banks called the presbytery to worship reading from Psalm 92. He then led us in a time of prayer, praise, singing and intercession. Music was led by Paige Burhams. The presbytery sang “He Lives.” James then read from 1 Peter 1.3-9. He read initially from versus 3-5 inviting Presbytery to participate in a time of praise to God by responding with “Lord, I praise you for. . . .” Paige led in singing “Doxology” based on Romans 11. James then reflected on verses 6 and 7. Presbytery was led in a moment of silence reflecting on those who have gone before us, a time of silent confession and in a time of intercessory prayer. Paige led in singing “Do it Again.” James then read verses 8 and 9 asking the presbytery to commit this meeting to the Lord for His direction and control. Members of presbytery prayed, “Lord, I love you because. . . .” We then sang “Speak, O Lord.” TE Rachel Toone gave a devotional thought from Matthew 5.2-3, focusing on “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” Rachel summarized these verses saying, “when you’re out of breath, you’re on the right road.” Jesus promises us fullness of life in the life to come so be faithful and be strong now. Worship concluded with Paige leading in singing “Great is Thy Faithfulness.” Prayer was offered.

98.05 Moderator Cauley encouraged the members of presbytery regarding the weekly PMA prayer meeting on Tuesdays at 9am. 98.06 The minutes of the 97th meeting were adopted allowing for minor changes to be offered later. The changes relate to spelling and names and will be made in the coming week. (Note: Several minor changes were made and corrected so that the minutes submitted to the OGA are correct.) 98.07 The report of the Executive Committee was given by Moderator TE Kevin Cauley. Kevin opened the report with prayer. It was moved, seconded and passed that RE Scott McGregor be elected as an additional Vice-Moderator of the PMA. Kevin then discussed plans for the next meeting of presbytery. The current plan is for the meeting to be held in person at Lake Forest Church. We are planning a great celebration of the PMA past and a challenge as we look forward. We believe that this will likely be the last time we’re all together. More details to follow.

98.08 It was moved, seconded and passed that the PMA authorize the sum of $500 be contributed to Reformed Theological Seminary for the creation of a patio on the campus of RTS Orlando in honor of the retirement of GA Stated Clerk Dr. Jeff Jeremiah and that the PMA also contribute additionally, to a special trip fund honoring Dr. Jeremiah. The PMA will contribute up to $2,000 for the trip but the churches of the PMA are asked to contribute to this fund. These contributions should be sent to the PMA treasurer not later than June 30, 2021. The entire amount for these purposes will be forwarded to the Office of the General Assembly. Each region of the PMA is requested to remind the PMA churches to contribute to this cause. The report of the Executive Committee was received as a whole. Kevin Cauley led in prayer.

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98.09 At this point, a video presentation was made by church planters from Lake Forest UCity. This church plant will launch in the fall, 2021. 98.10 The report of the Missional Director, Dr. Bucky Hunsicker, was given. Bucky opened his report with prayer. He challenged us to finish well as we complete the mission that has been the PMA and as we launch into three new presbyteries. The proposed date of the launch of the new presbyteries is set for July 1, 2022. Bucky then introduced TE Rob Westlund, chairman of the Church Development Committee and Transitional Missional Director of the Presbytery of the Coastal Mid-Atlantic. Rob challenged us to pursue with energy the rescue mission for lost people. The report was received as a whole. 98.11 The report of the Stated Clerk was given by TE Ron Horgan. He opened the report with prayer. Ron gave information regarding the upcoming meeting of the EPC. He reminded the churches of the need for the TEs and REs to register whether they plan to attend via Zoom or in person, to elect commissioners from their respective churches to the GA and for the elected commissioners to be reported to the OGA so that they can serve in a voting capacity. That registration is due not later than May 15, 2021. Churches were also reminded that the Annual Church Report is now past due, having been due on February 28, 2021. 98.12 The descending overture, Overture 20-A was presented, discussed and voted on. The total count was 155 yes, 0 no and 6 abstentions. 98.13 The Stated Clerk presented the list of exceptions to the PMA minutes made by the Presbytery Review Committee (PRC). It was moved, seconded and passed that the responses of the Stated Clerk be accepted and forwarded to the PRC and the OGA Stated Clerk. 98.14. The report of the Stated Clerk was received as a whole. 98.15 TE Bill Enns gave the report of the Multiplication Task Force. Bill led in prayer. He reminded us that the role of presbytery is to consolidate the roles relating to the mission of the church that the churches can’t do by themselves. Bill challenged us to pursue more adult baptisms, meaning that we are seeing new converts to Christ. 98.16 A video presentation on behalf of the B90 ministry was presented by TE Bill Campbell. He challenged churches to embrace reading the Bible in 90 days. This ministry offers technology to assist churches in doing this. Bill provided links to investigate the program including a YouTube video. 98.17 TE Rob Westlund gave the report of the Church Development Committee. Rob opened the report with prayer. Next, a video about The House of Mercy, a PMA church plant in Asheville, NC was presented. This mission group is led by TE Chad Smith. They are already requesting baptisms. Rob reported that we currently have 9 church planters in the works including one in the Lynchburg area who seeks to plant a church among Farsi speaking people on the east coast. Rob challenged the churches to participate as planters, patrons and partners. Elizabeth Gibson reported on the North Hampton Church Planting Network. This network was

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established out of a significant gift given by North Hampton Presbyterian Church as it was closing. Elizabeth asked: “What kind of churches will our children and grandchildren want to be a part of? This is the question and challenge before us.” This network is modeled after the Aspen Grove Network. Elizabeth serves on its board and also as an evaluator. The NHCPN has been granted IRS 501(C)(3) status and bylaws are in the works. Four planters are going to be assessed at the next assessment center. She is challenging each presbytery to resource and plant 3 new churches in the next year and challenging each church to give $1,000 per year to this work. 98.18 TE Jeff Gardner gave a report on the May 22 meetings which are being planned in the three regions. The regions are planning to meet in person for fellowship, teaching, worship and training. Each group will talk about its mission and vision for discipleship and church planting. 98.19 The report of the Church Development Committee was received as a whole. 98.20 TE Ken Priddy gave the report of the G.O. Center. He opened the report with prayer. Ken reported on various works underway through the G.O. Center. Ken launched a new G.O. Center enterprise in Phoenix under David Zook. They held an event hosted by Phoenix Seminary. Ken is also working with a PCA pastor who plants churches in Mexico. He is planning on doing revitalization work with Ken’s assistance. Ken met with a man running “Fresh Start” church planters. This is a ministry for church planters taking on churches that are about to die and they seek to “re-plant” churches. He is seeing ministry expand in the Pacific Northwest. Ken is relaunching “Pitstop,” an hour of refreshment, discussion and training. This will restart in the spring and will be offered monthly. Ken continues to work on “The G.O. Project” which is a two-year project for revitalizing churches. There are currently 8 churches enrolled in this project. Ken closed his report with prayer. 98.21 A video presentation was given by Shawn Steward, Mobilization Coordinator for EPC World Outreach. WO is gathering a cohort of Missions Committee chairs to share resources, coordinate and serve better together. He is also coordinating the Home Team Mission Cohort. A new work is being investigated that will serve South Sudan through an Anglican church. A six-week webinar is being offered on “Getting to know your Muslim neighbors.” Efforts are underway to gather college students interested in mission work. Other mission trips are being developed. Stay tuned for further details. Shawn closed his presentation with prayer. 98.22 RE John Johnston prayed and gave the report on behalf of the Stewardship Committee. John said the financial reports are included in the packet. We are on target financially. The committee is working to coordinate with the three regions as we prepare budgets together. The report was received as a whole. 98.23 A video presentation was made by Dan and Beth Sonnenberg, Timothy 2 Project International, missionaries through World Outreach in Latin America.

98.24 The report of the Missions Committee was given by TE Jeff Smith who opened his report with prayer. PMA churches currently support more than 23 World Outreach

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missionaries. A video presentation was given by TE Bruce Anderson. Dr. Smith then introduced Alan and Carole Brooks, Reynolda Church, working with Missionary Air Group. Their motto is “hope and help by air.” They train aircraft mechanics to be missionary pilots. They are headquartered in Burlington Regional Airport, Alamance County, NC. Jeff next introduced Tim and Alma, members of Hope Church, Richmond, appointed to Greater Europe Mission and will serve in the Mediterranean region. They are hoping to be fully funded by July 31 in order to begin serving in September. Jeff identified the World Mission chairs for the regions. Rick Peacock serves as team leader for the “E2025 team.” Rick would also like to get the contact information for Missions Team Leaders for the PMA churches. Jeff also mentioned short-term mission trip opportunities. The report was received as a whole. Jeff closed the report with prayer.

98.25 TE Tom Pitman gave the report of the Ministerial Committee. He opened the

report with prayer. 98.26 The omnibus motion offered by the Ministerial Committee passed. It reads as

follows: 1. Approve requests to be excused received from Teaching Elders & CPs: TE Mike Kruger, TE

Mike Moses, TE Marty Duffell, TE Mark Hunt and TE Bill Moore 2. Approve requests to be excused received from local churches: New Cut Presbyterian Church. 3. TE Changes:

A. Release TE Bill Catoe to the Presbytery of the Pacific Northwest effective May 15, 2021. B. Approve change of status for TE Peter Smith to retired with inactive status effective July 1, 2021. C. Approve change of status for TE David Snyder to retired with active status effective June 30, 2021.

98.27 The Ministerial Committee acting as an Administrative Commission acted upon

the following items: 1. EPC Transfer TE Daniel Sonnenberg was examined and approved to serve Outside of Bounds with Two Timothy Project International. 2. Reformed Transfer TE Jennifer Cooper was examined and approved to serve as a Chaplain in the U.S. Army. 3. Commissioned Pastor RE William Smith was examined and approved for: 1. Call as commissioned pastor for Wesley EPC, Weems VA; to preach, teach, administer the

sacraments, officiate weddings and moderate Session.

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2. His commissioning as Commissioned Pastor in accord with G.9-11 to preach the Word, evangelize, moderate a Session, administer the sacraments, perform marriages, preside at funerals and provide pastoral care.

3. Terms of Call: Salary $24,000.00 Social Security $ 1800.00 4. To appoint TE Tom Pitman as his supervisor. 4. Commissioned Pastor RE Lawrence Roberts was examined and approved for: 1. Call as commissioned pastor for Warm Springs EPC, Warm Springs, VA; to preach, teach,

administer the sacraments, officiate weddings and moderate Session. 2. His commissioning as Commissioned Pastor in accord with G.9-11 to preach the Word,

evangelize, moderate a Session, administer the sacraments, perform marriages, preside at funerals and provide pastoral care.

3. Terms of Call: Salary $50,960.00 Manse Auto Expense IRS Rate Medical Spouse’s EPC Retirement $ 7,496.04 Social Security $ 7,101.00 Health Reimbursement $ 1,800.00

98.28 The presbytery heard testimonies from TE Daniel Sonnenberg, missionary with 2 Timothy Project International, TE Jennifer Cooper, chaplain in the U.S. Army and CP Bill Smith, pastor of Wesley Presbyterian Church. These testimonies were not required in this meeting but gave the presbytery an opportunity to get to know these teaching elders who were approved by the Commission.

98.29 The Ministerial Committee moved that the PMA strike the following language from the Motion (found in 97.7(6)) previously adopted at the 97th meeting:

6. The Ministerial Committee acting as a commission of presbytery must unanimously approve all candidates for ordination. Any candidate not unanimously approved by the Committee must be approved by the entire presbytery at its next Stated Meeting. (Amendment adopted per underscore)

This motion was explained in detail by the Stated Clerk. After debate and discussion it was adopted.

98.30 TE Pitman moved that the report be received as a whole. This was adopted.

98.31 TE Tom Clymer reported that we are searching for a representative to the Revelation 7.9 Task Force. TE Clymer is no longer serving as our representative. He reported that the team will make an exciting report at the upcoming GA meeting.

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98.32 At this point, the presbytery viewed a report from Tim and Kim, missionaries to World Outreach/Pioneers serving in Central Asia. They are involved in agricultural projects and outreach to national believers seeking to mentor and encourage them in their outreach to their neighbors. They reported that a young family and a single person are joining their team. They look forward to returning to Bluefield, WV for a brief visit.

98.33 The Stated Clerk reported that commissioners who plan to attend the meeting of the GA virtually should check to see what meetings will be available via live stream, Zoom or will require “in person” attendance.

98.34 RE Lloyd Davis, Christ Community Montreat moved that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded and adopted. The meeting was closed with prayer offered by RE Don Kirkey.

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TE Kevin Cauley, Moderator TE Ron Horgan, Stated Clerk

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Presbytery of the Mid-Atlantic Executive Council Meeting

August 11, 2021 Buffalo Presbyterian Church Greensboro, North Carolina

The meeting of the Executive Council was called to order at 10:15am by Moderator Kevin Cauley. Present were TE Kevin Cauley, TE Bucky Hunsicker, TE Ken Priddy, TE Ron Horgan (via Zoom), TE Tom Clymer, TE Brian Land (via Zoom), TE Tom Pitman (via Zoom), TE Andy Koesters, TE Rob Westlund, TE Jeff Smith, TE Robert Howard, RE Scott McGregor (via Zoom), RE John Johnston, RE Don Kirkey (via Zoom). A quorum was declared. The docket was adopted. The meeting was opened with prayer and a devotional thought from I Chronicles 15.1ff, by Tom Clymer. Bucky noted the presence of TE Brian Land. Brian is the chairman of the Central Carolinas region CDC and is filling the temporary absence created by Jeff Gardner’s having renounced jurisdiction. Central Carolinas region is in the process of searching for a new Missional Director. We should all be in prayer for this important decision. The Moderator reported on the following items:

1. TE Mike Weaver has agreed to serve as Moderator of the Session of Providence Presbyterian Church as TE Nadia Stropich has moved to a new call at Restoration Church, Mechanicsville, VA.

2. With regard to the upcoming 99th meeting of the PMA: a. We plan to meet at Lake Forest Church, Huntersville, NC b. We plan to meet in person. We will live stream the meeting but we will not

offer a Zoom option. There will be no opportunity to speak or vote via live stream. All commissioners must be physically present to participate.

c. We will observe whatever protocol Lake Forest requires in relation to masks, social distancing, etc. We are keeping track of guidance coming to us from various local, state and federal sources.

d. Opening worship will begin at noon on September 24. James Banks will lead. He is making arrangements for music and devotional thought.

e. Lake Forest will handle the evening worship service which will begin at 7pm. TE Dean Weaver, Stated Clerk of the EPC will be the preacher for the service.

f. There will be no formal meetings of the regions during this meeting. g. Costs for the meeting will be reimbursed by PMA to Lake Forest. h. There will be a meal served at the church at 5:30pm on Friday to allow all

commissioners and attenders to gather for fellowship and celebration without the need to travel to restaurants for dinner. The cost will be $10 per person with PMA picking up the balance of the cost. Lake Forest is taking care of

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the details for this meal. It is hoped that we will be able to eat outside but will also have indoor accommodations.

i. The Order of the Day will consist of a celebration of 30 years of the PMA. We will look back on God’s faithfulness to us and look forward as we move into three new presbyteries. Kevin Cauley will provide a brief overview of the afternoon. We will then consider how the PMA has been committed to being Reformed (Gordon Miller), Presbyterian (Don Fortson), Evangelical (Nate Atwood) and Missional (Mike Moses). Dean Weaver will close the time with an opportunity to look forward how God will lead the new presbyteries and the EPC as a movement.

j. Presentations will be made by King University and Montreat College as part of our commitment to encouraging Christian post high school education,.

k. The Revelation 7.9 task force will report. l. All other committees are expected to report. The Stated Clerk is preparing the

docket that will go out with the packet shortly before the meeting.

Bucky reported on the upcoming Transitional Pastors Training Conference that will be held on October 19-21 at Threshold Church, Matthews, NC. It will be led by TE Bill Enns and others and will provide opportunities for pastors to be trained as Transitional Pastors as well as help churches understand the need and availability of Transitional Pastors as the need arises. We have offered a scholarship for the first 10 TEs that register for this training. Bucky further emphasized our need to commit to fervent prayer. He is challenging each of the regions to begin a prayer time similar to the PMA Tuesday prayer meeting currently being held via Zoom.

Ken Priddy reported on behalf of the G.O. Center. Ken presented material he has

created and assembled on many fronts in order to foster a climate of church revitalization and training. That material will be included in the packet for Presbytery. Recently, Ken completed a new program called “Reboot Now!” that fosters a sense of urgency for revitalization. He is also offering a free monthly opportunity called “Pitstop” wherein participants are able to receive a monthly recharge of their spiritual batteries as well as be able to interact with other pastors.

Tom Pitman indicated on behalf of the Ministerial Committee that we will likely

have 2 candidates coming under care in the PMA. We may also have 5 examinations of ordinands and transfers and will need to hear 2-3 sermons as part of the Ministerial Committee report at the 99th meeting.

The Executive Council then went into executive session to deal with a matter

requiring confidentiality. This matter will be discussed in executive session on the floor of presbytery during the upcoming meeting. The Executive Council then came out of executive session.

Ron Horgan gave the report of the Stated Clerk. It is his desire to train the three

new Stated Clerks for each of the new presbyteries in the near future. We have received one overture from the OGA that will be distributed in the September meeting and voted

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on in the January meeting. Ron discussed the logistics of the January and April meetings that will be held regionally. He received communication concerning the progress of The Jeremiah Patio project at RTS Orlando and will share that at the meeting.

Tom Clymer, chaplain for the PMA, asked the question: As churches are waking

up to a new normal, how do we plant these “new” churches? With virtually everything changing, how do we adapt our methods but continue to be urgent in proclaiming the gospel?

Scott McGregor reported on behalf of the Multiplication Team. The leadership of

the various regions continues to meet both collectively and as regions. Things seem to be moving forward and the overall plan for a smooth transition appears to be working.

John Johnston reported on behalf of the Stewardship Committee. This committee

met along with other regional leadership in July. It was noted that the budget for 2021 will need to be increased by $52k for transitional expenses. The following motions were approved by the Executive Council and will be offered on the floor of presbytery:

1. The Executive Council moves that the PMA budget for 2021 be increased by

$52k per requests of the regions for a supplemental allocation. 2. The Executive Council moves that in 2022 all funds for PMA general

operational budget be taken from the current reserve. 3. The Executive Council moves that all “Per Member Askings” and any other

designated contributions received in 2022 (or designated for that fiscal year) be allocated specifically to the region.

4. The Executive Council moves that $27k be allocated to the G.O. Center for the first six-months of the year out of the current reserve.

5. The Executive Committee moves that the 2022 budget in the amount of $565k (of which $403k be funded by the regions for their operations) be approved by the PMA.

Rob Westlund reported on behalf of the Church Development Committee. Rob

stated that it is likely that Story Hill Church will be received as a local church in the PMA in the next month or so. Story Hill has been a member of the Lake Forest Church family and is now desiring to become a local church. This is being done with Lake Forest’s blessing. A sub-committee of the CDC will interview the church and its officers and will make a recommendation that will be forwarded to the PMA at the September meeting. CDC is recommending that the call of TE Michael Flake be changed from assistant pastor at Lake Forest to pastor of Story Hill. It is also recommending that New Hope Church Lynchburg be moved from Mission Church to Mission Group status. It is also ready to receive St. George’s Church as a Mission Group. Finally, Rob advised that progress is being made toward adopting bylaws and a governing structure for the North Hampton Church Planting Network.

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Jeff Smith reported on behalf of the World Outreach Committee. Jeff is planning on showing 2-4 videos during the course of the PMA meeting and giving a brief verbal report.

Updates from the regions were received. The Central Carolinas region has chosen

TE Robert Howard to be its Transitional Stated Clerk. Central is currently searching for a Transititional Missional Director. Coastal Carolinas has chosen RE Duke Lineberry to be its Transitional Stated Clerk. TE Rob Westlund has been chosen to be its. Transitional Missional Director. New River (formerly Mountain) has chosen TE Andy Koesters to be its Transitional Missional Director. New River is currently searching for a Transitional Stated Clerk.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned with prayer offered by

RE Don Kirkey. Respectfully submitted, Ronald W. Horgan Stated Clerk

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GOCenterReportPMAExecutiveCouncilMeetingBuffaloPresbyterianChurch

August11,2021KEYPERSONNELKenPriddy–basedinRichmond,VADavidZook–basedinPhoenix,AZLarryJung–basedinJacksonville,ORKEYMINISTRIES1.TheGOPROJECT–Comprehensiverevitalizationoverapproximatelytwoyearsoftraining,coachingandconsultation(COVIDhasskewedthetimelineforchurchessothetwoyearsisflexible). CurrentGOPROJECTChurches:

HuntingdonValleyPresbyterianChurch–Philadelphia,PA FirstPresbyterianChurch–Martinsburg,WV NewHopeEPC–Kingsport,TN FirstEPC–Roanoke,VA KirkmontPresbyterianChurch–Dayton,OH PrincetonPresbyterianChurch–Princeton,WV St.David’sAnglicanChurch–Durant,IA LakeCityEPC–LakeCity,MIKenPriddyisservingastheprimarytrainer,coachandconsultantforthesecurrentlyengagedchurches.DuetothechallengingimpactofCOVID-19,newpathwaysforprovidingtraining,coachingandconsultationhavebeendeveloped.Thecampaignistitled,REBOOTNOW!Thiswillbediscussedlaterinthisreport.2.TheONE-THINGS.W.O.T.Initiative(GOTYOURBACK)–One-on-Onecoachingwithpastorsforoneyear,helpingpastorsdeterminemissionalprioritiesthroughassessmentandaS.W.O.T.Analysis.Thisinitiativeiseffectiveasastand-aloneengagementforstrengtheningpastoralleadershipinmissionalministry,butmightalsoprovetobeaprecursortoagivenpastor’schurchultimatelyengagingintheGOPROJECT.KenPriddyandLarryJungareeachworkingwithseveralpastorsthroughthisinitiative.3.TheLeadershipLadder–Thiscurriculum,utilizingTheLeadershipLadder:DevelopingMissionalLeadersintheChurch(bookandworkbook)asitscore,engagespastorsandleadersinshort-termtrainingaswellasinone-on-onetrainingandconsultationwithpastorsforonetothreeyears.Multiplechurchesandpresbyteriesareusingthismaterialtodevelopmissionalleaders.Inparticular,DavidZookhasbegunworkingwithseminariesinourGreatCommissionFellowshipProgramthatseekstoproviderecentseminarygradswithbothcontentandcoachingastheybegintheiron-the-fieldministries.David,basedin

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Phoenix,AZ,isnetworkinginthemetroPhoenixareainparticular,andhassecuredinterestandsupportfromPhoenixSeminaryandafewdenominationalgroupsandiscurrentlydiscussingsupportwithseverallargerchurchessuchasScottsdaleBibleChurchandChristChurchoftheValley.Tentatively,anonsitetrainingeventhasbeenscheduledatScottsdaleBibleChurchforlateOctober.4.PITSTOP–Onceamonth,KenishostingPITSTOP,aone-hourZoomsessionthatcentersonavarietyofmissionaltopics.Overthesummer,thethreePITSTOPsofJune,JulyandAugust(cominguponthe26th)havefocusedonmaterialfromTheLeadershipLadder.Todate,somefifteenorsoTEsandREsfromaroundtheEPChaveparticipated.TheformatincludespresentationsfromKeninterspersedwithquestionsandcommentsfromparticipants.KEYPARTNERSHIPSEPCPresbyteryoftheMid-AtlanticEPCPresbyteryoftheEastEPCPresbyteryoftheMidwestREBOOTNOW!SeveraldynamicsareinplaywiththedevelopmentofREBOOTNOW!1. COVID-19hascreatedaddedpressureonchurchestoregainvitality,especiallythosethatwere inplateauordeclineevenbeforeCOVIDhit.2. COVID-19skewedtheprojectedtimelinefortheGOPROJECT,creatingagreaterurgencyfor churchesalreadyengagedtoacceleratetheprocessandforchurchesnewlyenteringtheproject tomakegoodtimeinnavigatingtheprocess.3. ThoughthecoreofrevitalizationtrainingfeaturedbytheGOCenterdatesbacktothelate90s, therehavebeenvariousversionsofthattrainingdevelopedandemployedovertheyears. FeedbackfromtheeightchurchescurrentlyintheGOPROJECT,andfromothersourceswhoare utilizingGOCentertrainingmaterialsinotherapplications,hasindicatedavalueinharmonizing thosevariousversionsintoanaggregated,yetsuccinct,form.Further,thatthismaterialbe organizedintovariedformatsforprovidingtraininginwide-rangingapplications.Theresultof thisharmonizationisthedevelopmentofREBOOTNOW!REBOOTNOW!4-PageHandout:(SeeAttachments.)Thishandoutisdesignedtoaccompanyonsite,liveonlineorvideopresentationsofaREBOOTNOW!overview.KeyREBOOTNOW!Info:1. ThecoreoutlineofREBOOTNOW!TrainingfeaturestheFivePhasesofRevitalization: AligningPerception:Wherearewe? AligningVision: Wheredowewanttobe? AligningStrategy: Whatwillgetusthere? AligningStructure: Whowillleadusthere? AligningPeople: Whowillkeepusthere?

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2. 3DeliveryFormats:(SeeAttachments.) GOCenterWeekendChurchRevitalizationTrainingIntensive* GOCenter24-HourChurchRevitalizationTrainingIntensive* GOCenter12-MonthGOPROJECTComprehensive* *NotethattheWeekendand24-HourIntensivesareshort,stand-alonetrainingformatsthatcouldbeaugmentedbyongoingcoachingandconsultationifsodesiredandishighlyrecommended. **Notethatthe12-MonthComprehensiverepresentsastreamlinedversionoftheoriginalGOPROJECT,designedtoacceleratethetimelineforchurchesthatarecommittedtomovingforwardproactively.EPCGENERALASSEMBLYIhavebeeninformedthat,underthenewadministrationofDeanWeaverasEPCStatedClerk,anewareaofministrywillbeestablishedthroughtheOGAthatwillfocusonrevitalization(Déjàvualloveragain,toquoteYogiBerra).BobStaufferwillserveinthatnationalleadershiproleandwillassumethatroleonSeptember1,2021.BobandIhavehadlengthydiscussionsinthisregardanditisanticipatedthatI,andtheGOCenter,willplayapivotalroleinthisenterpriseinthecomingmonths.Yes,we’vebeendownthispathoncebeforewiththeOGAandtheinitiativefizzledout,butthereisnewleadershipandanewsetofcircumstances,soI’mcommittedtogivingitmybestshot.OnceBobisofficiallyactinginthisnewrole,detailswillbeironedoutsomoreinformationshouldbeavailablebythetimewemeetasapresbyteryinlateSeptember.Staytuned!Respectfullysubmitted,KenPriddyGOCenterExecutiveDirector G.R.A.C.E. Analysis Developed by Dr. Ken Priddy Background & Rationale (go to p. 2 if Background and Rationale are of no interest): It’s widely recognized that a very high percentage of American Evangelical churches is in decline. After nearly thirty years of focusing on church revitalization, a response to decline, I have identified two broad categories of decline. There is systemic decline that is the result of protracted issues that might span years if not decades of time, and there is event decline that comes on suddenly as the result of a catastrophic occurrence. For example, systemic decline might befall a congregation that remains inwardly focused over many years of demographic shifting in its

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community, creating an ever-widening cultural gap between congregation and community. Event decline might result from a suddenly discovered sexual impropriety involving key staff or leaders, or the revelation of a misappropriation of funds by a trusted treasurer. Though I’m using these scenarios as hypothetical examples, I have personally witnessed each of them more than once. It its generic form, these are church health issues, or, perhaps I should say, these are lack of church health issues. The connection of decline to church health brings me to a discovery I made in the early 2000s. While traveling by car one night from one church to another during a typical training trip, I happened upon a radio interview with Dr. Judith Prager, then (maybe now) consultant to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in the Cardio-thoracic Surgery Unit. The topic was called verbal therapy and the backdrop to the conversation was a book titled, The Worst Is Over: What to Say When Every Moment Counts, co-authored by Dr. Prager and Judith Acosta. In short, the thesis of the conversation and the book is that, when it comes to medical treatment, it’s not just what you do but how you do it; not just what you say but how you say it. In other words, what a doctor or emergency medical practitioner says to a patient or an accident victim can help or hurt the healing process. As I thought through what was being said in this radio interview, I realized that, in a sense, declining churches are patients, whether they have arrived at their current state of health through systemic or event decline. I realized that our revitalization ministry focused more on the what and not on the how in terms of sensitivity to the psyche of a congregation or its leaders or pastors. I bought, read and studied Prager’s book and investigated this field of verbal therapy and similar fields such as pain, physical and psychological, and grief. One of the outcomes has been the development of the G.R.A.C.E. Analysis. Church Revitalization Context: The G.R.A.C.E. Analysis fits into the larger context of a thorough church revitalization assessment. At the GO Center, we employ a series of assessment tools to assist church leaders in a self-discovery process to determine exactly where their churches are in regarding to church health. Most prominent among these tools is the Church Lifecycle Assessment. Through the use of these tools, leaders gather information that informs their perspectives. We use this self-discovery method so that leaders will learn about themselves for themselves as they develop their findings, and their ownership of those findings tends to be quite high because they are self-discovered as opposed to a third party’s rendering of an outsider’s perspective. This is a valuable process but leaves the question of how to manage all of the information gathered so that it can feed decision-making and illuminate action steps. So, once gathered, the information is processed through two grids, first through a G.R.A.C.E. Analysis and then through a standard S.W.O.T. Analysis. These two analyses curate the body of information gathered into actionable categories. The G.R.A.C.E. Analysis: The development of the G.R.A.C.E. Analysis was inspired by the material covered in the Background & Rationale covered on page 1. The emphasis of the G.R.A.C.E. Analysis is on the psychology of working with a declining congregation in its efforts to heal what needs healing and

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position itself to move forward toward health, growth and multiplication. The following is a breakdown of the components of the G.R.A.C.E. Analysis: The G.R.A.C.E. Analysis Grief - What has been lost that is causing grief? Reconciliation - What needs to be reconciled or restored? Alarm - What needs immediate attention? Celebration - What about our history to date is cause for celebration? Excitement - What lies ahead that is exciting? The Five Elements of the G.R.A.C.E. Analysis: G for Grief: Revitalization from decline will always require change to one degree or another. Change produces loss and loss produces grief. It’s natural and appropriate for congregations to feel that sense of loss and to experience grief as a result. It’s important for revitalization leaders, perhaps functioning in part as change leaders, not to mistake grief for resistance and attempt to stamp out that “resistance.” Many in a declining congregation will understand the need for change and might largely sympathize with a move in that direction, yet they still will experience varying degrees of grief. Wise leaders will not confuse grief for resistance and will allow congregants the freedom to process through their grief as revitalization moves forward. It’s helpful to quantify grief by examining the question, “What has been lost that is causing grief?” R for Reconciliation: Assessment might reveal that there is conflict, brokenness, estrangement or the like throughout a declining congregation. At the extreme, this might entail “sin in the camp” issues (see Joshua 7 – the Achan Principle). In order for a declining church to move forward into health, such issues need to be identified and reconciled. While in the grip of such dynamics, congregations cannot clear the spiritual air and move forward with God’s blessing. As with grief, such matters need to be quantified so that they can be addressed by leaders in a biblical fashion. A for Alarm: A thorough assessment of a declining church might reveal that there are matters that must be addressed immediately. These matters could be positive or negative. A positive matter might be the discovery of an opportunity that is time sensitive or the gifts or skills of a particular person that is much needed but has gone unrecognized and, therefore, untapped. Declining churches tend to make decisions and take actions very slowly, so it’s important to embrace a sense of urgency that is likely contrary to the leadership’s standard operating procedure or culture. (The C and the E are somewhat grouped together. One of the dangers of assessment, particularly assessment with a declining church, is the anticipation and fear that the findings will be all negative. This can create a dread or depression among leaders as they begin the assessment process. However, while there will likely be negative findings, it’s equally likely that there will be positive findings if leaders know where to look.)

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C for Celebration: This dynamic calls for leaders to look back on the history of the church and to identify events, moments, milestones, occurrences of any type in that history that are cause for celebration. Yes, at present a church might be in decline, but this is the church of Jesus Christ and this is the church where the Holy Spirit has been present and active. Find what can be celebrated and bring those celebratory elements into the light for thanksgiving and to provide encouragement. E for Excitement: Granted, leaders in declining churches often look toward the future with great concern, perhaps fearful that there won’t even be a future. It’s important for leaders to realize that, by the grace and leading of God, a positive future is certainly possible and even probable if leaders will make the necessary decisions and take the necessary action steps. Look forward prayerfully and note what might lie ahead that is truly a cause for faithful excitement. Here’s an excerpt from the assessment materials followed by a sample worksheet:

GRACE Analysis: Sensitivity to the emotional psyche of the congregation is helpful for self-discovery. A GRACE Analysis provides a perspective for such a purpose that presents spiritual renewal insight. Identify responses that need to be expressed as: Grief: A congregation’s grief over loss should rightly be expressed. Godly mourning is appropriate and is necessary for moving forward. Reconciliation: Where conflict, brokenness, estrangement, etc. are found, reconciliation is appropriate and is necessary for moving forward. Alarm: When the proverbial wake-up call is sounded, alarm in the sense of a godly urgency to take action is appropriate and is necessary for moving forward. Celebration: Placing all the emphasis on the negative is self-defeating. Discover what can be celebrated in your church’s ministry history and by all means do so. Be specific. Excitement: In looking ahead, acknowledge what there is to be excited about and express that excitement with verve and vigor. Be specific.

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G.R.A.C.E. Analysis Grief - What has been lost that is causing grief? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Reconciliation - What needs to be reconciled or restored? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Alarm - What needs immediate attention? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Celebration - What about our history to date is cause for celebration? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Excitement - What lies ahead that is cause for excitement? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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NehemiahMeetstheGreatCommissionforChurchRevitalization

AligningPerceptionAligningVisionAligningStrategyAligningStructureAligningPeople

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The IsOn

Phase1:AligningPerceptionWherearewe?

AligningourperceptionofourselveswithREALITY

Q1:Whatwillwediscoveraboutourselves?Q2:Whatwillwedoaboutwhatwediscover?

Phase2:AligningVisionWheredowewanttobe?

AligningourvisionforourselveswithGod’svisionforus

Q1:HowdoesGodwanttoexpressHimselfthrough

ourchurchinourcommunityatthistime?Q2:WhatdidGodmeanbythat?

Phase3:AligningStrategyWhatwillgetusthere?

Aligningwhatwedowithourstatedvision

Q1:Howwillwemakecontactwiththosewearetryingtoreach?

Q2:Howwillwedevelopthosewearetryingtoreachoncewehavemadecontact?

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Phase4:AligningStructureWhowillgetusthere?

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Whowillkeepusthere?Aligninginsidersandnewcomerswithour

vision,strategyandstructure

Q1:Howdowegetpeopleinvolved?Q2:Onwhomdoesthefuturedepend?

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SCHEDULE:7:00PMFriday–3:30PMSaturdayFRIDAYSTARTINGLINE: Comereadytoworkwithapositiveattitude!7:00PM–9:00PM Training&WorkshopSession1 AligningPerception:Wherearewe?SATURDAYRUNTHERACE:9:00AM–10:30AM Training&WorkshopSession2 AligningVision:Wheredowewanttobe?10:30AM–10:45AM MorningBreak10:45AM–12:15PM Training&WorkshopSession3 AligningStrategy:Whatwillgetusthere?12:15PM–1:00PM LunchBreak

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1:00PM–2:15PM Training&WorkshopSession4 AligningStructure:Whowillgetusthere?2:15PM–2:30PM AfternoonBreak2:30PM–3:30PM Training&WorkshopSession5 AligningPeople:Whowillkeepusthere?FINISHLINE: LeavereadytoREBOOTwithasolidstrategicplan!

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Outcomes1: AligningPerception–Wherearewe? Aligningourperceptionofourselveswithreality. KeyQuestion1: Whatwillwediscoveraboutourselves? KeyQuestion2: Whatwillwedoaboutwhatwediscover?2: AligningVision–Wheredowewanttobe? AligningourvisionforourselveswithGod’svisionforus. KeyQuestion1: HowdoesGodwanttoexpressHimselfthroughourchurchinour communityatthistime? KeyQuestion2: WhatdidGodmeanbythat?3: AligningStrategy–Whatwillgetusthere? Aligningwhatwedowithourstatedvision. KeyQuestion1: Howdowemakecontactwiththosewearetryingtoreach? KeyQuestion2: Howwillwedevelopthosewearetryingtoreachoncewehave madecontact?

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4: AligningStructure–Whowillgetusthere? Aligninghowweleadwithourvision&strategy. KeyQuestion1: Whatarethecriteriafordecision-making&resource-allocation? KeyQuestion2: Howdoesleadershipfunction?5: AligningPeople–Whowillkeepusthere? Aligninginsidersandnewcomerswithourvision,strategyandstructure. KeyQuestion1: Howdowegetpeopleinvolved? KeyQuestion2: Onwhomdoesthefuturedepend?TheGOCenterProcess:FivePhasesofRevitalization–TheFocusison

OutcomesTheGOCenterProcessforChurchRevitalization(PCR)guidesachurchthroughfivephasesofrevitalization,eachdrivenbytwoKeyQuestionsasfollows:1: AligningPerception–Wherearewe? Aligningourperceptionofourselveswithreality.Attheoutsetofrevitalization,it’simportantforachurchtoassesswhereitstandsinitscurrentstateofministryhealth.ThisisaccomplishedthroughtheuseofseveralassessmenttoolsthatareprovidedbytheGOCenterand that are self-administered by church leaders, followed by a debriefing with a GO Center consultant.Throughthisself-discovery,andtheguidanceoftheGOCenter,churchleadersareabletoseetheirchurch’shealth as it truly exists. This reality check spotlights a church’s true starting point for revitalization andestablishesthebaselineforahealthcomparisonatthecloseoftheprocess.Typically,churchleadersdiscoverthattheirchurchesarenotashealthyastheymighthavethought,helpingtocreateasenseofurgencytocommittorevitalizationinatimelyandrobustfashion.KeyPerceptionQuestion1:Whatwillwediscoveraboutourselves?Question 1 highlights the self-discovery nature of GO Center assessment. When leaders self-assess, theirownershipofassessmentfindingsisveryhigh,sothesefindingsarereceivedwiththeconvictionthattheyareaccurate and that they do, in fact, reflect the true state of ministry health in the church. This convictionheightensthemotivationtotakeaction,capitalizingonstrengthsandcorrecting,minimizingoreliminatingweaknesses.KeyPerceptionQuestion2:Whatwillwedoaboutwhatwediscover?Question2catalyzesactionstobetakenasaresultofassessmentfindings.Findings,alone,arenotenough.Actionsmustbetaken,distinguishingstrategic implementationfromsimpleinformationgathering.Positiveoutcomesaretheproductofactionstaken(doing),notofinformationgathered(knowing).GOCENTERRESOURCES:REBOOTTrainingManualChurchLifecycleAssessmentwithG.R.A.C.E.&S.W.O.T.AnalysesMissionalPostureSurveyGreatCommissionMatrixAssessmentIdealVitalizationLeadershipAssessment

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2: AligningVision–Wheredowewanttobe? AligningourvisionforourselveswithGod’svisionforus.WewanttobewhereGodwantsustobe,sowewanttoalignourvisionforourselveswithGod’svisionforus.Thatbegsthequestion,“WhatisGod’svisionforus?”Eachchurchhasitsuniqueelementsandcontextsvarywidelyfromchurchtochurch,buttherearedynamicandsignificantcommondenominatorsthatallchurchesshareandthatprovidethefoundationofgodlyvision.AllchurchesaretoloveGodandlovepeople;allchurchesaretogointheauthorityofJesusChristandmakedisciples,teachingobediencetoallthatHecommanded.AllchurchesaretojoinJesusinHissearchandrescuemissiontoseekandsavethelost;allchurchesaretobeHiswitnesseslocally,nationallyandglobally.TheseandotherkeyScripturesrevealGod’svisionforHischurch,and our vision for ourselves must align with God’s revealed vision for us. This is a matter of study anddiscernment,notcreativityorwishfulthinking.KeyVisionQuestion1:HowdoesGodwanttoexpressHimselfthroughourchurchinourcommunityatthistime?Question1framesourpracticeofprayerfuldiscernmentbydelvingintoGod’svisionthroughfourelements.First,it’sGod’svisionforusandnotourvisionforourselves.Second,ourfocusisonhowGodwantstoworkthroughourchurchandnotsomeotherchurchinsomeothercommunity.Third,ourdomesticmissionfieldisourowncommunityandnotsomedistantcommunity.Wemustbeginbyreachingthelostthatarenearbyinaplentifulharvestthatisclearlyourresponsibility.Fourth,ourvisionmustaddressthepresenttimeandnotdriftnostalgicallyintodaysgoneby.KeyVisionQuestion2:WhatdidGodmeanbythat?Question2isaretrofitorcoursecorrectivethatisencounteredalongtheway.RegardlessofourfaithfulnessindiscerningGod’sleadingthroughQuestion1,wewon’tcaptureeverythingthatGodhasinmindforusandwewon’t capture the complete picture. Aswemove forwardwith our rightly discerned godly vision,wewillencountersurprisesalongtheway.Whenwedo,weturnbacktoGodwithaquestion,“Whatdoyoumeanbythis?”Thisallowsforfine-tuning,foradjustment,andevenforredirectionalongtheway,keepingourvisionfreshandcurrentasGod’sleadingunfolds.GOCENTERRESOURCES:REBOOTTrainingManual10NeedsinaVitalizingChurch50DaystoVitalityX-52:GreatCommissionSkillsforPastors

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3: AligningStrategy–Whatwillgetusthere? Aligningwhatwedowithourstatedvision.KeyStrategyQuestion1:Howdowemakecontactwiththosewearetryingtoreach?Question1emphasizesthatmakingcontactwiththosewearetryingtoreachisthestrategicpriority.IfwedeterminetoalignourvisionwithGod’svisiontoloveHimandlovepeople,togoandmakedisciples,tobeonHissearchandrescuemissionandtobeHiswitnesses,wemustdedicateourselvestobeinglaborersintheharvest.Todoso,wemustrecognizetheobviousnecessityofmakingcontactwiththoseweseektoimpactwiththeGospel.Statedanotherway,withoutmakingcontactwiththosewearetryingtoreach,wewillneverreachthem.Unlessanduntilwemakecontact,wecan’treachthem.So,thestartingpointofstrategicalignmentiscreatingandexecutingcontactstrategies.TheGOCenterleveragestwosignificanttoolsinpursuitofthelost,1.TheFourDisciplinesofaGreatCommissionChurchand2.TheGreatCommissionMatrix.Intandem,thesetoolsbuildasolidrevitalizationplatformofSpiritualRenewalwithStrategicInitiative.KeyStrategyQuestion2:Howwillwedevelopthosewearetryingtoreachoncewehavemadecontact?Elementswithin theFourDisciplinesof aGreatCommissionChurchand theGreatCommissionMatrix aregearedtowardsharingtheGospelandtowardgrowinginspiritualmaturitywhennewcomersaredrawnintotheministryofthechurchthroughitsinitialcontactandongoingrelationshipdevelopmentstrategies.GOCENTERRESOURCES:REBOOTTrainingManualVACANCY:FindingWho’sMissing&BringingThemHome

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4: AligningStructure–Whowillleadusthere? Aligninghowweleadwithourvision&strategy.KeyStructureQuestion1:Whatarethecriteriafordecision-making&resource-allocation?Leadershipbears theprimary responsibility for thediscernment andarticulationof vision, and leadershipbearstheprimaryresponsibilityforimplementingandexecutingastrategicplanthatderivesfromthatvision.Decision-makingisacoreelementofleadingachurchthroughitsexpressedvisionwithitsattendingstrategicplan.Resource-allocationisanelementofdecision-making,butit’ssuchanimportantelementthatitneedstobe highlighted. What’s at stake here? When church leaders make decisions and allocate resources, theydemonstratewhat is trulydriving theministryof the church.Often, thedecisionsmadeand the resourcesallocatedarewelloutsideofalignmentwithachurch’sstatedvisionorstrategicplan,assumingthatachurchevenhasastatedvisionorstrategicplan.Consequently,visionandstrategygounsupportedandaredestinedtoliveonlyaswordsonapageandnotasthecompassandtherudderofagodlyvesselonabiblicalvoyage.Forachurchtorevitalizebiblically,God’svisionanditsstrategicplanmustbethecriteriabywhichdecisionsaremadeandresourcesareallocated.KeyStructureQuestion2:Howdoesleadershipfunction?Leadershipinmostchurchesfunctionsmuchlikeaboardofdirectorsinabusinessenterprise.Meetingsfocusonfinance,administration,personnelandproperty.Muchoftheconversationdealswiththerunningofthechurchasanorganizationand/orconcernthattheorganizationisthreatenedbythelossofattendanceandgiving, particularly among churches that are in long-term plateau or decline. This type of leadership isantitheticaltosupportinggodlyvisionanditsstrategicplan.Howshouldleadershipfunction?TakingacuefromActs6,leadershipshouldfunctionthroughacommitmenttotheministryoftheWordandprayer,throughSpiritualLeadershipandStrategicResourcing.LeadershipthatservesGodwellinsupportofHisvisionanditsstrategicplanisleadershipthatwilladvanceachurchtowardthefulfillmentofthatvision.Withavisionofwherewewanttobeandastrategicplanbasedonwhatwillgetusthere,leadershiptakesthehelmofthemissionandmovesachurchtowardthatdestination.Theseleadersarethepeoplewhogetusthere.GOCENTERRESOURCES:REBOOTTrainingManualFourLeadershipDynamicsforVitality(4LDV)TheLeadershipLadder:DevelopingMissionalLeadersintheChurch

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5: AligningPeople–Whowillkeepusthere? Aligninginsidersandnewcomerswithourvision,strategyandstructure.KeyPeopleQuestion1:Howdowegetpeopleinvolved?Leadershipcanestablishrevitalizationinachurchfortheshortrun,butforrevitalizationtosustainovertimeitmustbecomeanewchurchculturethatgoeswellbeyondleadershipintothebroadercongregation.Thisincludes insiders that were part of the congregation at the outset of the revitalization effort as well asnewcomersthatcomeintothecongregationasthefruitoftherevitalizationeffort.GOCentertrainingincastingvisionandcreatingownershipofthatvisionenablesleaderstoreachthatobjective.Everyonehasaroletoplayandeveryoneneedstoberecruited,trained,equipped,empoweredandmobilized.KeyPeopleQuestion2:Onwhomdoesthefuturedepend?Thefutureofanychurch,andthegrowthofthekingdomthroughthatchurch,dependsonthatchurch’sabilityand capacity to contact potential newcomers, develop sustainable relationships with them, and executeeffectivestrategiestointroducethemtotheGospelandassimilatethemintoopportunitiestomaturespirituallyontheirjourneytodeeperanddeeperlevelsofcommitmenttoChrist.Thecongregationthatisinplaceattheoutsetofrevitalizationisaboundedsetofparticularpeoplethatwillshrinkovertimeuntilnoneofthosefolksremainsaspartofthecongregation.Thelostinthecommunity,however,isanunboundedsetofpeoplethatcancontinuetoexpandasmoreandmorearereachedandbroughtintothefamilyofGodthatisHischurch.Logic,andthecalltogoandmakedisciples,compelsachurchtofocusoutwardandtomaintainthatoutwardfocusconsistently.Leadersmightgetusthere,butit’sthebroaderandever-expandingcongregationthatkeepsusthere.GOCENTERRESOURCES:REBOOTTrainingManualSimplyVital:AJumpstarttoBasic-Yet-CompleteChurchRevitalizationTheSilentChurch:39ReasonsWeKeeptheGoodNewstoOurselves

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GOCenter12-MonthGOPROJECTIntensive

TIMELINEFIRSTQUARTER:MONTH1: OnsiteorOnlineSeminarTrainingintheFivePhasesofRevitalization Post-TrainingCompletionofAssessmentTools Post-AssessmentCompletionofG.R.A.C.E.&S.W.O.T.Analyses PhoneorZoomConsultationwithYourGOCenterCoachMONTH2: Analysis&DebriefConsultationonAssessmentTools&Analyses DevelopmentofWorkingDraftof3-LevelVisionStatement DevelopmentofInitialStrategiesforFourDisciplinesofaGreatCommissionChurch PhoneorZoomConsultationwithYourGOCenterCoachMONTH3: ImplementationofInitialStrategiesforFourDisciplinesofaGreatCommissionChurch DevelopmentofInitialStrategiesfortheGreatCommissionMatrix PhoneorZoomConsultationwithYourGOCenterCoach NOTE:OnceInitialStrategiesforFourDisciplinesofaGreatCommissionChurchare implemented,theywillcontinuetobeimplementedinanongoingfashion.SECONDQUARTER:MONTH4: ImplementationofInitialStrategiesfortheGreatCommissionMatrix PhoneorZoomConsultationwithYourGOCenterCoach NOTE:OnceInitialStrategiesfortheGreatCommissionMatrixareimplemented,they willcontinuetobeimplementedinanongoingfashion.MONTH5: DevelopmentofFirstDraftofFinal3-LevelVisionStatement DevelopmentofAdditionalStrategiesforFourDisciplinesofaGreatCommissionChurch PhoneorZoomConsultationwithYourGOCenterCoachMONTH6: OngoingDevelopmentofFirstDraftofFinal3-LevelVisionStatement ImplementationofAdditionalStrategiesforFourDisciplinesofaGreatCommissionCh. PhoneorZoomConsultationwithYourGOCenterCoach

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THIRDQUARTER:MONTH7: OngoingDevelopmentofFirstDraftofFinal3-LevelVisionStatement DevelopmentofAdditionalStrategiesfortheGreatCommissionMatrix PhoneorZoomConsultationwithYourGOCenterCoachMONTH8: DevelopmentofFinalDraftof3-LevelVisionStatement ImplementationofAdditionalStrategiesfortheGreatCommissionMatrix PhoneorZoomConsultationwithYourGOCenterCoachMONTH9: CompletionofFinalDraftof3-LevelVisionStatement OngoingImplementationofStrategiesforFourDisciplinesofaGreatCommissionCh. OngoingImplementationofStrategiesfortheGreatCommissionMatrix PhoneorZoomConsultationwithYourGOCenterCoachFOURTHQUARTER:MONTH10: EvaluationofStrategiesforFourDisciplinesofaGreatCommissionChurch NOTE:Tie-IntoFinalDraftof3-LevelVisionStatement NOTE:Tie-IntoStrategiesoftheGreatCommissionMatrix PhoneorZoomConsultationwithYourGOCenterCoachMONTH11: EvaluationofStrategiesforGreatCommissionMatrix NOTE:Tie-IntoFinalDraftof3-LevelVisionStatement PhoneorZoomConsultationwithYourGOCenterCoachMONTH12: DevelopmentofFirstAnnualStrategicMinistryPlaninAlignmentwith: 3-LevelVisionStatement FourDisciplinesofaGreatCommissionChurch TheGreatCommissionMatrix Repeat: AssessmentToolswithG.R.A.C.E.&S.W.O.T.Analyses FinalPhoneorZoomConsultationwithYourGOCenterCoach

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OUTPUTS&OUTCOMES:

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ComplementaryResources:WITH SimpleChurch SkyeJethani ThomRainer&EricGeiger LifeUnderGod Clarity:StartingwithaMinistryBlueprintLifeOverGod Movement:RemovingCongestionLifeFromGod Alignment:MaximizingtheEnergyofEveryoneLifeForGod Focus:SayingNotoAlmostEverythingLifeWithGodThe4DisciplinesofExecutionMcChesney,Covey&HulingD1:FocusontheWildlyImportant(WIGs)D2:ActontheLeadMeasuresD3:KeepaCompellingScoreboardD4:CreateaCadenceofAccountability

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PROGRESS&DOCUMENTATION:ProgressthroughtheFivePhasesofRevitalizationismonitoredwiththeGOCenterROADMAPandisdocumentedwiththeuseoftheGOCenterROADMAPTracker.TheROADMAPfeaturesfivemarkersthatareinspiredbyandadaptedfromtheProsci®ADKARModelforachievingorganizationalchange.TheADKARModelincludesAwareness,Desire,Knowledge,AbilityandReinforcement.TheGOCenteradaptationincludes: Marker1–Self-Discovery EstablishingaSenseofUrgency Marker2–Motivation SecuringLeadershipBuy-In Marker3–SkillTraining EquippingforRevitalizationMinistry Marker4–ImplementationBuildingRevitalizationMinistry Marker5–Evaluation ReinforcingRevitalizationMinistryTheinterfacebetweentheFiveMarkersoftheROADMAPandtheFivePhasesofRevitalizationrendersthefollowingchart:MARKERS:FocusonProgress&Pace OBJECTIVES:FocusonOutputs PHASES:FocusonOutcomesMARKER1:Self-DiscoveryMARKER2:MotivationMARKER3:SkillTrainingMARKER4:ImplementationMARKER5:Evaluation

ESTABLISHASENSEOFURGENCYSECURELEADERSHIPBUY-INEQUIPFORREVITALIZATIONMINISTRYBUILDREVITALIZATIONMINISTRYREINFORCEREVITALIZATIONMINISTRY

Phase1:AligningPerceptionPhase2:AligningVisionPhase3:AligningStrategyPhase4:AligningStructurePhase5:AligningPeoplePhases3-5:AlignmentExecutionPhase1*:AligningPerceptionRepeat

ProgressistrackedanddocumentedwiththeGOCenterROADMAPTracker.TheTrackercomesinthreeforms: RTX.1 ROADMAPTrackerExpress StreamlinedBullet-PointOutlines RTX.2 ROADMAPTrackerExtreme ExpandedIn-DepthOutlines RTX.3 ROADMAPTrackerExperience FullNarratives

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GOCenter24-HourChurchRevitalizationTrainingIntensive

NehemiahMeetstheGreatCommissionforChurchRevitalization

SCHEDULE:1:00PM–1:00PMSTARTINGLINE: Comereadytoworkwithapositiveattitude!1:00PM–3:00PM Training&WorkshopSession1 AligningPerception:Wherearewe?3:00PM–3:15PM AfternoonBreak3:15PM–5:00PM Training&WorkshopSession2 AligningVision:Wheredowewanttobe?5:00PM–7:00PM DinnerBreak7:00PM–9:00PM Training&WorkshopSession3 AligningStrategy:Whatwillgetusthere?9:00PM–9:00AM OvernightBreak9:00AM–11:00AM Training&WorkshopSession4 AligningStructure:Whowillgetusthere?11:00AM–11:15AM MorningBreak11:15AM–1:00PM Training&WorkshopSession5 AligningPeople:Whowillkeepusthere?FINISHLINE: LeavereadytoREBOOTwithasolidstrategicplan!

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ReportoftheStatedClerkTERonHorgan

September16,2021 IthasbeenagreatprivilegetoservethePMAduringtheseexcitingtimesaswemovetowardmultiplyingourpresbytery.Muchofmytimehasbeenspentinpreparationforthateventuality.I’vebeeninZoommeetingsalmosteveryweekwithvariousleadershipteams,committeesandothersworkingtoensureasmoothtransition. SpecificallyrelatedtoourmultiplicationwasattendingZoommeetingsinterviewingcandidatestoserveastheStatedClerksofeachofthethreenewpresbyteries.Iinterviewedthemindividuallyandthenwaspartoftheselectionteams.WewereblessedtoinviteTERobertHowardasTransitionalStatedClerkforthePresbyteryoftheCentralCarolinas,TERufusBurtonasTransitionalStatedClerkofthePresbyteryofTheNewRiverandREDukeLineberrytoserveasTransitionalStatedClerkofthePresbyteryoftheCoastalMid-Atlantic.Inpreparationfortheirservice,theyhavebeeninvitedtoattendtheannualmeetingofallStatedClerksforEPCpresbyteries.ThemeetingwillbeheldattheOfficeoftheGeneralAssemblyinOrlando,FloridaonNovember8-10.ThisisanannualgatheringoftheEPCStatedClerkandAssistantStatedClerkaswellasallthestatedclerksofthevariouspresbyteries.It’sourannualtimetoshareinformationonwhatwe’redoing,discussbestpractices,commonproblemsandincreaseoureffectiveness.Thefourofuswillattendthismeetingandstayoverforanextradayandahalfatwhichtimewe’lldosometrainingaswellashavesomeadditionaltimewithOGAleadership.IalsorespondedtoquestionsandconcernsfromtheOGArelatingtochurchesbeingplantedorreceivedintothePMAandpastorsreceivedortransferredtootherpresbyteries. ItwasanhonortorepresentthePMAattheannualmeetingoftheGeneralAssembly.Irespondedtoquestionsregardingourrequestformultiplicationandourrequestwasgranted.WewillbeabletomoveintothreepresbyteriesonJuly1,2022. AdditionalZoommeetingshavebeenheldwithMinisterialCommittee,StewardshipCommittee,NorthHamptonChurchPlantingNetworkandothers.IntheMinisterialCommitteeweworkedonreceivingcandidatesundercare,ordinands,CPsandtransfers.Ialsoattendedaday-longmeetinginCharlotteoftheStewardshipCommitteeandthevariousleadersoftheregionstoensurethatourplanningdoesn’tmissanythingandthatwehaveafullunderstandingofthefinancialimplicationsofwhatwe’redoing. IspentsignificanttimedealingwithproceduralquestionsinvolvingtheBookofGovernmentandBookofDiscipline.Ialsorespondedbyprovidinginformationtotheregionsregardingchurchsizesandlocations. ItwasgreattohavetheopportunitytopreachatThresholdChurch,Matthews,NC,andFirstPresbyterianChurch,Mexia,TX.

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Finally,IspentmanyhoursreviewingSessionminutes,compilingrecordsanddocumentingourPMAmeetings.OnemajorprojectintheworksisthescanningofallthefilesofthePMAteachingeldersandchurchesfordistributiontotheregions

Descending Overture from the 41st General Assembly Evangelical Presbyterian Church

Descending Overture 21-A To amend the Book of Government 19-4.C.1

Current Book of Government 19-4.C.1

Proposed Book of Government 19-4.C.1 Amendments in bold italics

1. To work with other Presbyteries and the General Assembly to create agencies for education, the orphaned, the aged, and other suitable activities.

1. To work with other Presbyteries and the General Assembly to create agencies for education,

identify resources for ministry to and inclusion of the orphaned, the aged, and the disabled. other suitable activities.

Descending Overture 21-B To amend the Book of Government 20-4.A.3

Current Book of Government 20-4.A.3

Proposed Book of Government 20-4.A.3 Amendment in bold italics

3. To create separately or in conjunction with the Presbyteries those agencies or institutions needed for education or other purposes that would enhance the life and ministry of the whole church.

3. To create identify separately or in Conjunction with the Presbyteries those agencies or institutions needed for education or other purposes that would enhance the life and ministry of the whole church.

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Descending Overture 21-C To amend the Book of Worship 7-5

Current Book of Worship 7-5

Proposed Book of Worship 7-5 Amendments in bold italics

The New Testament describes the concern and compassion of Christ for the conditions of people. The Church shall emulate its Head by showing special concern for the sick, the sorrowing, the hungry, and the poor. The Session shall be responsible for establishing these ministries within the congregation, and into the community. The service of compassion to those in adversity shall include such places as hospitals, retirement homes, convalescent homes, children’s homes, prisons, and other public institutions. The higher courts of the Church shall seek to show compassion in these areas, including the establishment of institutions, both at home and abroad, for the care of various needs.

The New Testament describes the concern and compassion of Christ for the conditions of people. The Church shall emulate its Head by showing special concern for the sick, the sorrowing, the hungry, and the poor. The

Session shall be responsible for establishing these ministries within the congregation, and into the community. The service of compassion to those in adversity shall include such places as hospitals, retirement homes, convalescent homes, children’s homes, prisons, and other public institutions. The higher courts of the Church shall seek to show compassion in these areas, including the establishment of institutions, both at home and abroad, for the care of various needs.

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Descending Overture 21-D To amend the Book of Government 9-5E and Book of Worship 3-1.A, by deletion of the final sentence and insertion of a footnote to Book of Worship 3-1A in the first sentence as follows, “‘Lawfully ordained Minister’ includes EPC Chaplains who are called to serve in a military or civilian organization, have been approved by their Presbytery, and have been endorsed by the General Assembly (see G.9-5E and Rules for Assembly X.10-1I).”

Current Book of Government 9-5.E

Proposed Book of Government 9-5E Amendments in bold italics

E. Chaplain A court of the church, a hospital, the military, institutions, universities, or other appropriate fields of service may call a Teaching Elder as Chaplain if the Presbytery deems it appropriate. In such cases, the Chaplain shall always have as a primary responsibility the sharing of the Good News of God in Jesus Christ. The Presbytery may authorize the Chaplain to administer the sacraments in that role.

E. Chaplain A court of the church, a hospital, the military, institutions, universities, or other appropriate fields of service may call a Teaching Elder as Chaplain if the Presbytery deems it appropriate. In such cases, the Chaplain shall always have as a primary responsibility the sharing of the Good News of God in Jesus Christ. The Presbytery may authorize the

Chaplain to administer the sacraments in that role.

Current Book of Worship 3-1A

Proposed Book of Worship 3-1A Amendment in bold italics

3-1 A A. Administration of sacraments Ordinarily, only lawfully ordained Minister1 may administer the sacraments…

3-1 A A. Administration of sacraments Ordinarily, only a lawfully ordained Minister282 may administer the sacraments…

1 A ‘lawfully ordained minister’ includes EPC Chaplains who are called to serve in a military or civilian organization, have been approved by their Presbytery, and have been endorsed by the General Assembly. Also, a lawfully ordained minister in good standing of a non-EPC church may be authorized to serve communion in an EPC Church, with the concurrence of the Presbytery (Acts of Assembly 94-22 and 14-06) See also Westminster Confession of Faith 27-4.

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World Missions Committee Report September 24, 2021 Presbytery 1. You will meet and see video clips today from several global workers who hail from the geographical region of our presbytery and are affiliated with one or several of our churches:

*Tim, W/O Asia *Phil Thrash, World Outreach – 2022 Taste of Pakistan *Timothy Two – Video Interview with Rick Peacock & Stephan Banda. *Stephanie Black, Serge – Brief personal introduction and video *Doug & Abby Vinez – Brief personal introduction & video

2. Our committee continues to lay the groundwork for our presbytery multiplication. Contact information for the transitional chairs:

* Jeff Smith, New River: revdocjeff@gmail.com 336-263-3573 * Brian Martin, Central Carolinas: bmartin061@gmail.com 704-999-2731 * Jim Allen, Coastal: jimallenjr49@gmail.com 843-618-3242

As do other committees, we operate on a volunteer basis, so if anyone is interested in World Missions, we’d love to have you. At present we have 8-10 fairly active members, but as we multiply into 3 presbyteries we will need at least that many more. It’s an inspiring committee on which to serve. We get to interact with various global workers and promote their ministries.

We also get to give out money for folks to go on short term mission trips and help global workers with special projects and emergencies. It’s a blessing! I hope you will step forward to help! 3. Rick Peacock is the Home Team Mobilizer for Serve Pakistan, our Engage 2025 presbytery project. They have been meeting by zoom monthly. If you would like to be a part of that zoom meeting, contact Rick at rpeacock@rcstaff.org 4. Rick Peacock has also been working on a project of gathering the names and contact information of folks in our presbytery churches who either chair their mission committees or are interested in world missions. The list is growing, and Rick is asking you to text him (336-671-8985) or email him (rpeacock@rcstaff.org) the name and phone numbers of people with who we could share information. 5. There is a tab on the presbytery website which explains our work and lists opportunities for churches to equip themselves and for partnering with global workers from our presbytery. 6. We know that short term mission trips have been limited again this year, but keep in mind that there are some funds available if your church is moving forward with a trip. In the past we have awarded up to $1,000 per person as a one-time grant. The amount may vary depending on how many people apply and available funds. Thanks again for your wonderful support and contributions to the ministry of the World Missions. “It’s still about the Great Commission!!!”

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Cash Basis

Presbytery of the Mid Atlantic

Per Member Asking January 1 through September 15, 2021

TOTAL Coastal Mountain Piedmont

Altan Presbyterian Church 580.00 0.00 0.00 580.00

Antioch 1,000.00 1,000.00 0.00 0.00

Asbury Presbyterian Church 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Banks Presbyterian Church 1,750.00 0.00 0.00 1,750.00

Bensalem Presbyterian Church 1,750.00 0.00 0.00 1,750.00

Benton Heights 4,025.00 0.00 0.00 4,025.00

Bethel Presbyterian 1,000.00 1,000.00 0.00 0.00

Bethlehem Presbyterian Church 1,561.00 0.00 0.00 1,561.00

Bishopville 1,781.25 1,781.25 0.00 0.00

Bouldin Memorial 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Buffalo Presbyterian Church 1,833.75 0.00 1,833.75 0.00

Centre Presbyterian Church 3,800.00 0.00 0.00 3,800.00

Christ Church 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Christ Community Church 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Christ Covenant Community Church 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Christ Fellowship Church 1,350.00 0.00 0.00 1,350.00

Christ Reigns Presbyterian 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Christ the King 1,412.50 1,412.50 0.00 0.00

Church in Restoration 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Cleveland 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Concord 2,825.00 2,825.00 0.00 0.00

Cornerstone Church 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Cypress 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Darlington 6,531.00 6,531.00 0.00 0.00

Elon Presbyterian 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Englewood 3,753.00 3,753.00 0.00 0.00

EPC-Elkton 3,750.00 0.00 3,750.00 0.00

Faith Liberation 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Falling Spring 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

First EPC (Roanoke) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

First Presbyterian (Eden) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

First Presbyterian (Martinsburg) 1,500.00 0.00 1,500.00 0.00

Forest Hills 1,169.00 1,169.00 0.00 0.00

Galatia (Eagle Rock) 1,012.50 0.00 1,012.50 0.00

Galatia (Fayetteville) 2,180.34 2,180.34 0.00 0.00

Garden Memorial 712.50 0.00 0.00 712.50

Grace Haven 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Greenville Presbyterian 3,000.00 0.00 0.00 3,000.00

Greenwood EPC 1,150.00 0.00 1,150.00 0.00

Grove Presbyterian Church 2,500.00 2,500.00 0.00 0.00

Hendersonville Presbyterian 4,125.00 0.00 0.00 4,125.00

Hollywood Presbyterian 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Hope (Fredericksburg) 4,736.25 4,736.25 0.00 0.00

Hope (Raleigh) 1,475.00 1,475.00 0.00 0.00

Hope (Richmond) 23,238.00 23,238.00 0.00 0.00

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Cash Basis

Presbytery of the Mid Atlantic

Per Member Asking January 1 through September 15, 2021

TOTAL Coastal Mountain Piedmont

Hope Church (Hanahan) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Hope Community 1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 0.00

Hurley Presbyterian Church 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Indian Hill 656.25 0.00 0.00 656.25

Kempsville 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Kershaw Presbyterian Church 1,200.00 0.00 0.00 1,200.00

Lake Forest Church 23,237.50 0.00 0.00 23,237.50

Lebanon EPC 1,368.75 0.00 1,368.75 0.00

Lighthouse Church 999.00 0.00 0.00 999.00

Mary's Presbyterian Church 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

McBee 2,500.00 0.00 0.00 2,500.00

McLean Presbyterian 1,500.00 0.00 0.00 1,500.00

Mebane Presbyterian Church 2,400.00 0.00 2,400.00 0.00

Memorial Presbyterian Church 812.50 0.00 812.50 0.00

Midway 2,800.00 2,800.00 0.00 0.00

Myrtle Grove 5,193.72 5,193.72 0.00 0.00

Nell Townsend 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

New Covenant 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

New Cut Presbyterian Church 1,350.00 0.00 0.00 1,350.00

New Hope Community Church 543.75 0.00 543.75 0.00

New Life Presbyterian 2,087.50 0.00 2,087.50 0.00

New Vision Mission Church 300.00 0.00 0.00 300.00

Northminster Presbyterian Church 1,125.00 0.00 1,125.00 0.00

Norton EPC 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Oak Island EPC 2,502.00 2,502.00 0.00 0.00

Overbrook 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Peace Church 775.00 775.00 0.00 0.00

Perrow 1,743.75 0.00 1,743.75 0.00

Piedmont Presbyterian Church 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Pineland Church 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Princeton 1,743.75 0.00 1,743.75 0.00

Providence Presbyterian (Angier) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Providence Presbyterian (Nathelie) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Restoration Church 1,075.00 537.50 537.50 0.00

Reynolda Church 9,765.72 0.00 9,765.72 0.00

Riceville Valley Presbyterian Church 1,400.00 0.00 0.00 1,400.00

Ridgecrest 400.00 0.00 0.00 400.00

River Oaks 15,660.00 0.00 15,660.00 0.00

Rivermont 12,749.94 0.00 12,749.94 0.00

Rockville 968.00 968.00 0.00 0.00

Rocky River Presbyterian Church 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Roseann EPC 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Rourk 1,250.00 0.00 0.00 1,250.00

Siler 6,500.00 0.00 0.00 6,500.00

Slate Mountain 1,425.00 0.00 1,425.00 0.00

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Cash Basis

Presbytery of the Mid Atlantic

Per Member Asking January 1 through September 15, 2021

TOTAL Coastal Mountain Piedmont

St. Giles 4,741.68 0.00 0.00 4,741.68

Stuart 3,112.50 0.00 3,112.50 0.00

The Branch 1,250.00 1,250.00 0.00 0.00

The Fellowship Of Christ 3,925.00 3,925.00 0.00 0.00

The Village Church 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Thompson Valley 900.00 0.00 900.00 0.00

Threshold Church 2,832.00 0.00 0.00 2,832.00

Trinity EPC (Florence) 5,121.36 5,121.36 0.00 0.00

Troy 316.25 0.00 0.00 316.25

Valley Hope Church 2,625.00 0.00 0.00 2,625.00

Victoria Presbyterian Church 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Walker's Presbyterian Church 1,250.00 0.00 1,250.00 0.00

Walkers Creek 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Walkersville Church 1,200.00 0.00 0.00 1,200.00

Warehouse 242 1,616.69 0.00 0.00 1,616.69

Warm Springs 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Warrenton 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Wayside EPC 1,075.00 1,075.00 0.00 0.00

Wesley EPC 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Westminster (Bluefield) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Westminster (Burlington) 450.00 0.00 450.00 0.00

Woodside Presbyterian Church 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Wyliesburg 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

TOTAL 222,948.70 77,748.92 67,921.91 77,277.87

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Jan - Aug 21 Budget $ Over Budget

IncomePer Member Asking

Per Member Asking 207,297.92 233,332.00 (26,034.08)Per Member Asking- Prior Year 1,400.00

Total Per Member Asking 208,697.92 233,332.00 (24,634.08)

Presbytery Offerings 0.00 4,000.00 (4,000.00)Individual Giving 14,651.04 1,668.00 12,983.04Church Giving 7,804.40 5,000.00 2,804.40Investments

Interest Income 137.00 68.00 69.00

Total Investments 137.00 68.00 69.00

Total Income 231,290.36 244,068.00 (12,777.64)

ExpenseCompensation and Benefits

Missional Executive DirectorSalary 21,218.00 21,218.00 0.00Housing Allowance 24,578.00 24,578.00 0.00Tax Allowance 7,882.50 7,882.50 0.00Employee Benefits 9,259.66 8,400.00 859.66Retirement 4,579.36 4,579.32 0.04

Total Missional Executive Director 67,517.52 66,657.82 859.70

Stated ClerkSalary 23,333.36 23,333.32 0.04Housing Allowance 20,000.00 20,000.00 0.00Tax Allowance 3,729.75 3,729.75 0.00Employee Benefits 2,859.52 3,600.00 (740.48)Retirement 4,333.36 4,333.32 0.04

Total Stated Clerk 54,255.99 54,996.39 (740.40)

Total Compensation and Benefits 121,773.51 121,654.21 119.30

Personnel ExpensesTravel

Administrative Director 9,402.39 10,000.00 (597.61)Stated Clerk 1,628.84 2,000.00 (371.16)Other PMA Travel 212.16

Total Travel 11,243.39 12,000.00 (756.61)

Office Expense 2,614.32 3,333.32 (719.00)Workmen's Comp Insurance 0.00

Total Personnel Expenses 13,857.71 15,333.32 (1,475.61)

Professional FeesIT Manager 4,000.00 4,000.00 0.00Treasurer Stipend 8,000.00 8,000.00 0.00Payroll Service 552.05 668.00 (115.95)Treasurer Expenses 677.55 1,668.00 (990.45)Liability Insurance 302.07 668.00 (365.93)

Total Professional Fees 13,531.67 15,004.00 (1,472.33)

Committee/Commission ExpensesCommissions 133.28 668.00 (534.72)Executive Council 0.00 332.00 (332.00)Ministerial Committee 1,065.00 10,332.00 (9,267.00)Presbytery Meetings 0.00 4,000.00 (4,000.00)Resource Committee 200.00 1,668.00 (1,468.00)Stewardship Committee 0.00 500.00 (500.00)World Missions 4,000.00 8,000.00 (4,000.00)

Total Committee/Commission Expenses 5,398.28 25,500.00 (20,101.72)

Transitional Presbytery Expense 5,655.72Benevolence

Ministers Assistance 0.00 668.00 (668.00)Commissioner Assistance 0.00 332.00 (332.00)Benevolence-Other 4,530.47 332.00 4,198.47

Total Benevolence 4,530.47 1,332.00 3,198.47

Church Development CommitteeChurch Planting

Church PlantsHuntington Green-Lake Forest 6,000.00 8,000.00 (2,000.00)Restoration- Winston Salem 9,600.00 9,600.00 0.00The Branch 12,000.00 12,000.00 0.00The Branch (Lease Assistance) 13,333.34Doing Life Church 6,000.00 8,000.00 (2,000.00)New Church Plant Support 8,375.97 6,668.00 1,707.97New Hope- Lynchburg 0.00 10,000.00 (10,000.00)House of Mercy 8,750.00 10,000.00 (1,250.00)

Total Church Plants 64,059.31 64,268.00 (208.69)

4:59 PM Presbytery of the Mid Atlantic09/16/21 Consolidated Statement of ActivitiesCash Basis January through August 2021

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Jan - Aug 21 Budget $ Over Budget

Church Planting Coach 0.00 4,000.00 (4,000.00)Church Planter Coach Training 0.00 2,668.00 (2,668.00)GA Church Planting Conference 1,757.10 10,000.00 (8,242.90)Church Planter Training 300.00 4,000.00 (3,700.00)Planting Team Travel 124.21 6,000.00 (5,875.79)Lake Forest Internship 0.00 4,000.00 (4,000.00)Zoom Account 307.30Church Plant Networking Dinner 0.00 668.00 (668.00)

Total Church Planting 66,547.92 95,604.00 (29,056.08)

Small Church NetworkTraining/Travel Conferences 0.00 1,498.00 (1,498.00)PMA Luncheon Speakers 0.00 1,498.00 (1,498.00)Grants 0.00 4,298.00 (4,298.00)

Total Small Church Network 0.00 7,294.00 (7,294.00)

Church VitalizationVision Team Coaches Training 0.00 2,000.00 (2,000.00)Vision Team Coach Resourcing 0.00 5,000.00 (5,000.00)

Total Church Vitalization 0.00 7,000.00 (7,000.00)

CDC/MC Transition TrainingTraining Expenses 0.00 2,000.00 (2,000.00)

Total CDC/MC Transition Training 0.00 2,000.00 (2,000.00)

GO CenterMissional Development 24,000.00 24,000.00 0.00Resource- GO Center 8,000.00 8,000.00 0.00Travel 48.00 4,000.00 (3,952.00)

Total GO Center 32,048.00 36,000.00 (3,952.00)

Total Church Development Committee 98,595.92 147,898.00 (49,302.08)

Total Expense 263,343.28 326,721.53 (63,378.25)

Net Income (32,052.92) (82,653.53) 50,600.61

4:59 PM Presbytery of the Mid Atlantic09/16/21 Consolidated Statement of ActivitiesCash Basis January through August 2021

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ASSETSCurrent Assets

Checking/SavingsOperating Account

First Citizens Bank 252,156.73

Total Operating Account 252,156.73

Church Development FundsCDC- First Citizens 58,456.29CDC- Money Market 200,190.87

Total Church Development Fu... 258,647.16

Northampton Network Fund 32,482.46

Total Checking/Savings 543,286.35

Total Current Assets 543,286.35

Fixed AssetsFurniture and Equipment 1,795.41Accumulated Depreciation (718.18)

Total Fixed Assets 1,077.23

Other AssetsChurch Development Loans

Hope Church-Hanahan, SC 6,800.00

Total Church Development Loans 6,800.00

Total Other Assets 6,800.00

TOTAL ASSETS 551,163.58

LIABILITIES & EQUITYLiabilities

Current LiabilitiesCredit Cards

Credit Card-First Citizens B... 480.75

Total Credit Cards 480.75

Total Current Liabilities 480.75

Total Liabilities 480.75

EquityUnrestricted Net Assets 247,351.55Temp. Restricted Net Assets

Designated Gifts- PMAChaplain Fund 1,726.16Fischer/Allman Ministers F... 2,938.95Missions 12,279.25Missionary Emergency Fund 16,499.87PMA Women's Fund 4,010.35

Total Designated Gifts- PMA 37,454.58

Designated Funds-CDCCDC 265,447.16

Total Designated Funds-CDC 265,447.16

Designated FundsNorthampton Network 32,482.46

Total Designated Funds 32,482.46

Total Temp. Restricted Net Assets 335,384.20

4:58 PM Presbytery of the Mid Atlantic09/16/21 Statement of Financial PositionCash Basis As of August 31, 2021

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Net Income (32,052.92)

Total Equity 550,682.83

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 551,163.58

4:58 PM Presbytery of the Mid Atlantic09/16/21 Statement of Financial PositionCash Basis As of August 31, 2021

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2021 2021 2021 2021 2021BUDGET CC NR CMA TOTAL

REVENUE:PER MEMBER ASKING 350,000 - CHURCH GIVING 7,500 - INDIV GIVING 2,500 - CDC TRANSFER FROM RESERVES 122,046 - INTEREST REVENUE 100 - PRESBYTERY OFFERINGS 6,000 - TOTAL REVENUE 488,146 - - - -

EXPENSES:AD COMPENSATIONSALARY/COMPENSATION 31,827 9,000 7,500 7,500 24,000 HOUSING 36,867 - FICA 10,510 - RETIREMENT 6,869 - INSURANCE 12,600 - TOTAL 98,673 9,000 7,500 7,500 24,000

STATED CLERKSALARY/Compensation 35,000 - HOUSING 30,000 - FICA 4,973 - RETIREMENT 6,500 - INSURANCE/MEDICAL ALLOWANCE 5,400 - TOTAL 81,873 - - - -

PERSONNEL EXPENSESTravel - Administrative Director 15,000 2,400 2,000 1,250 5,650 Travel - Stated Clerk 3,000 250 250 TRAVEL-LEADERSHIP TEAM 1,000 1,875 2,875 OFFICE 5,000 - WORKMANS COMP INS. - - TOTAL 23,000 2,400 3,000 3,375 8,775

PROFESSIONAL FEESCONSULTANT - - IT MANAGER 6,000 1,500 1,000 2,500 IT EXPENSES 2,000 2,500 4,000 8,500 TREASURER STIPEND 12,000 - Payroll Exp. 1,000 - TREAS EXPENSES 2,500 - LIABILITY INS 1,000 - TOTAL 22,500 2,000 4,000 5,000 11,000

COMMITTEE/COMMISSION EXPENSESCOUNCIL EXPENSE 500 - PRESBYTERY MTGS 6,000 - MINISTERIAL 15,500 - COMMISSIONS 1,000 - RESOURCE TEAM 2,500 - WORLD MISSIONS 12,000 - CHAPLAIN SPECIAL NEEDS (GIFTS) - - CHAPLAIN TRAVEL - - STEWARDSHIP 750 - TOTAL 38,250 - - - -

OTHER EXPENSESMINISTERS ASSISTANCE 1,000 - PASTORAL RETREAT - 1,500 1,250 1,000 3,750 COMMISSIONER ASSIST. 500 - BENEVOLENCE 500 - TOTAL 2,000 1,500 1,250 1,000 3,750

CDC EXPENSES

PRESBYTERY OF THE MID-ATLANTIC2021 TRANSITIONAL UNBUDGETED ITEMS

2021 2021 2021 2021 2021BUDGET CC NR CMA TOTAL

PRESBYTERY OF THE MID-ATLANTIC2021 TRANSITIONAL UNBUDGETED ITEMS

GO CENTERMISSIONAL DEVELOPMENT- GO CENTER CONTRACT 36,000 - - RESOURCE- GO CENTER CONTRACT 12,000 - - TRAVEL FOR GO CENTER 6,000 - - DISCIPLE MAKING TRAINING - DISCIPLE MAKING GRANTS - TOTAL 54,000 - - - -

CHURCH PLANTINGEL BUEN SAMARITANO (LAKE FOREST PLANT) 12,000 - GRACE BREVARD MISSION CHURCH - - RESTORATION COM- WINSTON SALEM 14,400 - THE BRANCH- ASHLAND 18,000 - DOING LIFE CHURCH (KOREAN PLANT) 12,000 - NEW CHURCH PLANT SUPPORT 10,000 - NEW HOPE-LYNCHBURG 15,000 - HOUSE OF MERCY 15,000 - CHURCH PLANTER COACHES 6,000 - CHURCH PLANTER COACH TRAINING 4,000 - GA CHURCH PLANTING CONFERENCE 15,000 - CHURCH PLANTER TRAINING 6,000 - CHURCH PLANTER INTERNSHIP 6,000 - CHURCH PLANTING NETWORKING DINNER 1,000 - CHURCH PLANTER ASSESSMENT - - NORTHAMPTON NETWORK - - TOTAL 134,400 - - - -

SMALL CHURCH NETWORKTRAINING/TRAVEL 2,250 - PMA LUNCH SPEAKERS 2,250 - SMALL CHURCH NETWORK GRANTS 6,450 - TOTAL 10,950 - - - -

CHURCH VITALIZATION TEAMVISION TEAM COACHES TRAININGVISION TEAM COACH RESOURCING 3,000 - - GO POWER PROJECT 7,500 - - TOTAL 10,500 - - - -

CDC EQUIPPINGCDC/MC TRANSITION PASTOR TRAINING 3,000 1,500 1,500 1,500 4,500 TEAM TRAVEL/ZOOM ACCOUNTS 9,000 - TOTAL 12,000 1,500 1,500 1,500 4,500

TOTAL CDC 221,850 1,500 1,500 1,500 4,500

TOTAL EXPENSES 488,146 16,400 17,250 18,375 52,025

(0) (16,400) (17,250) (18,375) (52,025)

2021 2022 2022 2022 2022 2022PMA CC NR CMA TOTAL

REVENUE:PER MEMBER ASKING 350,000 120,000 90,000 119,000 329,000 CHURCH GIVING 7,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 7,500 INDIV GIVING 2,500 800 2,000 800 3,600 CDC TRANSFER FROM RESERVES 122,046 - INTEREST REVENUE 100 20 20 PRESBYTERY OFFERINGS 6,000 2,000 2,000 TOTAL REVENUE 488,146 - 125,776 95,520 122,300 343,596

EXPENSES:AD COMPENSATIONSALARY/COMPENSATION 31,827 15,914 33,750 30,000 37,500 117,164 HOUSING 36,867 18,433 18,433 FICA 10,510 5,255 5,255 RETIREMENT 6,869 3,435 3,435 INSURANCE 12,600 6,300 6,300 TOTAL 98,673 49,337 33,750 30,000 37,500 150,587

STATED CLERKSALARY/Compensation 35,000 17,500 13,002 15,000 25,000 70,502 HOUSING 30,000 15,000 15,000 FICA 4,973 2,487 2,487 RETIREMENT 6,500 3,250 3,250 INSURANCE/MEDICAL ALLOWANCE 5,400 2,700 2,700 TOTAL 81,873 40,937 13,002 15,000 25,000 93,939

PERSONNEL EXPENSESTravel - Administrative Director 15,000 7,500 12,000 5,000 5,000 29,500 Travel - Stated Clerk 3,000 1,500 2,800 1,000 3,000 8,300 TRAVEL-LEADERSHIP TEAM 7,500 7,500 OFFICE 5,000 2,500 1,500 1,000 1,500 6,500 WORKMANS COMP INS. - - TOTAL 23,000 11,500 16,300 7,000 17,000 51,800

PROFESSIONAL FEESCONSULTANT - 2,000 2,000 IT MANAGER 6,000 5,000 3,000 6,000 14,000 IT EXPENSES 0 1,000 3,500 4,500 TREASURER STIPEND 12,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 24,000 Payroll Exp. 1,000 500 1,000 500 2,000 TREAS EXPENSES 2,500 1,250 800 500 800 3,350 LIABILITY INS 1,000 500 350 500 500 1,850 MULTIPLICATION FEES 10,000 10,000 CONTENGENCIES 10,000 10,000

TOTAL 22,500 28,250 15,150 11,000 17,300 71,700

COMMITTEE/COMMISSION EXPENSESCOUNCIL EXPENSE 500 400 500 500 1,400 PRESBYTERY MTGS 6,000 2,000 3,000 3,000 8,000 MINISTERIAL 15,500 5,000 3,000 5,000 13,000 COMMISSIONS 1,000 350 500 - 850 RESOURCE TEAM 2,500 5,000 - 5,000 WORLD MISSIONS 12,000 4,000 1,000 1,000 6,000 CHAPLAIN SPECIAL NEEDS (GIFTS) - 2,000 2,000 CHAPLAIN TRAVEL - 1,000 1,000 STEWARDSHIP 750 250 200 250 700 TOTAL 38,250 - 20,000 8,200 9,750 37,950

OTHER EXPENSESMINISTERS ASSISTANCE 1,000 1,600 500 1,500 3,600 PASTORAL RETREAT - 1,500 - 750 2,250 COMMISSIONER ASSIST. 500 250 500 300 1,050 BENEVOLENCE 500 0 1,000 1,000 TOTAL 2,000 - 3,350 2,000 2,550 7,900

CDC EXPENSESGO CENTER

MISSIONAL DEVELOPMENT- GO CENTER CONTRACT 36,000 18,000 - 6,000 24,000 RESOURCE- GO CENTER CONTRACT 12,000 6,000 - 6,000 TRAVEL FOR GO CENTER 6,000 3,000 - 3,000 DISCIPLE MAKING TRAINING 2,250 2,250

PRESBYTERY OF THE MID-ATLANTIC2022 PROPOSED BUDGETS

2021 2022 2022 2022 2022 2022PMA CC NR CMA TOTAL

PRESBYTERY OF THE MID-ATLANTIC2022 PROPOSED BUDGETS

DISCIPLE MAKING GRANTS 2,750 2,750 TOTAL 54,000 27,000 - - 11,000 38,000

CHURCH PLANTINGEL BUEN SAMARITANO (LAKE FOREST PLANT) 12,000 12,000 12,000 GRACE BREVARD MISSION CHURCH - - RESTORATION COM- WINSTON SALEM 14,400 - THE BRANCH- ASHLAND 18,000 18,000 18,000 DOING LIFE CHURCH (KOREAN PLANT) 12,000 - NEW CHURCH PLANT SUPPORT 10,000 10,000 7,000 17,000 NEW HOPE-LYNCHBURG 15,000 15,000 15,000 HOUSE OF MERCY 15,000 15,000 15,000 CHURCH PLANTER COACHES 6,000 - CHURCH PLANTER COACH TRAINING 4,000 - GA CHURCH PLANTING CONFERENCE 15,000 3,000 3,000 CHURCH PLANTER TRAINING 6,000 4,000 4,000 CHURCH PLANTER INTERNSHIP 6,000 - CHURCH PLANTING NETWORKING DINNER 1,000 600 600 CHURCH PLANTER ASSESSMENT - 1,000 1,000 NORTHAMPTON NETWORK - 5,000 8,000 13,000 TOTAL 134,400 - 40,600 25,000 33,000 98,600

SMALL CHURCH NETWORKTRAINING/TRAVEL 2,250 - PMA LUNCH SPEAKERS 2,250 500 500 SMALL CHURCH NETWORK GRANTS 6,450 3,000 1,500 4,500 TOTAL 10,950 - 3,000 2,000 - 5,000

CHURCH VITALIZATION TEAMVISION TEAM COACHES TRAININGVISION TEAM COACH RESOURCING 3,000 - - GO POWER PROJECT 7,500 - - TOTAL 10,500 - - - - -

CDC EQUIPPINGCDC/MC TRANSITION PASTOR TRAINING 3,000 1,000 1,500 2,500 TEAM TRAVEL/ZOOM ACCOUNTS 9,000 3,000 1,650 4,650 TOTAL 12,000 - 4,000 - 3,150 7,150

TOTAL CDC 221,850 27,000 47,600 27,000 47,150 148,750

TOTAL EXPENSES 488,146 157,023 149,152 100,200 156,250 562,625

(0) (157,023) (23,376) (4,680) (33,950) (219,029)