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Presbytery of the James ~ 83rd Stated Meeting ~ February 16, 2013

Report of the Stated ClerkPRESBYTERY OF THE JAMES

February 16, 2013

I. NOMINATIONS A. Temporary Clerks Region A

Region BB. Courtesy Committee S.P.I.M.

II. COMMUNICATIONSA. All readers of presbytery minutes for the October 2012, Stated Meeting

have given approval. Copies are at the Stated Clerk’s desk or will be e-mailed to people who request them. Commissioners from Regions A and B will be asked to read minutes of this meeting.

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

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

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

C. The Stated Clerk/General Presbyter wants to express his deep appreciation for the 2012 Sabbatical. The time away for refreshment and rejuvenation worked very well and has proven to be quite a blessing. A more detailed report of the sabbatical will be in the next issue of the VINE. Also, special thanks to Arch Wallace and Robert Johnson for their fine work during this time.

III. COMMISSION REPORTS: A. THE COMMISSION OF THE PRESBYTERY OF THE JAMES APPOINTED TO

INSTALL Rev. Jeremy Cain Wilhemi as Associate Pastor of Salisbury Church, Midlothian, VA., met Sunday, January 13, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. at the church. A quorum was present consisting of the following:

MINISTERS: Rev. Larry Chottiner (Salisbury), Preaching Rev. Ray Inscoe (Validated), Charge to the Congregation

Rev. Mary Jane Winter (MAL), Prayer of Confession ELDERS: Elder Trent Mallory (Salisbury), Presentation of the Candidate

Elder Evalyn Page (First United), Call to Worship and Scripture Reading Elder Mary Baril (Richmond First), Constitutional Questions, Prayer of Installation and Declaration of Installation

Pursuant to the assignment of Presbytery and the provisions of W-4.4000 of THE BOOKOF ORDER, Jeremy Wilhelmi was installed as Associate Pastor, Salisbury Church, Midlothian, VA.

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B. THE COMMISSION OF THE PRESBYTERY OF THE JAMES APPOINTED TO INSTALL Rev. Kate Fiedler Boswell as Director of Admissions of Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, VA., met Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 11:45 A.M. at Watts Chapel, Union Presbyterian Seminary. A quorum was present consisting of the following:

MINISTERS: Rev. Alex Evans (Richmond Second)Rev. Fred Rose (MAL), Prayer of InstallationRev. Janet James (Gayton Kirk), Constitutional Questions to the Candidate,

Declaration of Installation ELDERS: Elder Marilyn Johns (Gayton Kirk), Constitutional Questions to the

SeminaryElder Dawn DeVries (Ginter Park)

Elder Sharon Blount (Richmond Second)GUESTS: Dr. John W. Kuykendall (Charlotte), Preaching

Rev. Robert A. Fiedler, Charge to the Teaching ElderRev. Dusty Kenyon Fiedler, Charge to the Seminary

Pursuant to the assignment of Presbytery, and the provisions of W-4.4000 of THE BOOKOF ORDER, Kate Boswell was installed as Director of Admissions of Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, VA.

C. TAPPAHANNOCK ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSIONThe Tappahannock Commission reports that that Tappahannock Presbyterian Church was chartered on Sunday, October 14, 2012, at the Tappahannock Seventh Day Adventist Church. The service went well and the church is officially chartered. Having accomplished the chartering, the Commission requests the Presbytery to dissolve it as their work is complete. Members of the Commission were Rev. Tom Coye, Moderator; Elder Jill Hand, Clerk; Rev. Nancy Summerlin; Rev. Don Langfitt; Elder Walther Fidler; Elder Mickey Kirby, Elder Mary Stewart. The Presbytery expresses its deepest gratitude for the fine work of the Commission.

D. ST. GILES ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSIONThe St. Giles Administrative Commission met with the Session in mid-December. We reviewed together where we are at in the dismissal process and the steps needing to occur if they desire to continue forward in the process. It was agreed to hold a congregational meeting on January 27th for the purpose of conducting a straw poll to determine whether the congregation desires to continue in the process of seeking dismissal. The Session will present its position and the Administrative Commission will present the positions of the PCUSA before the straw poll vote is taken. The Administrative Commission continues its work of reviewing membership records, financial records and other details needed to begin crafting a settlement agreement to be approved by the congregation and the Presbytery.


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E. CHRIST CHURCH ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSIONThe Administrative Commission [AC] for Christ Presbyterian Church [CPC] continues working with the CPC session on the several considerations and issues that are needed to continue the dismissal request. The first congregational meeting for a “straw vote” re: dismissal to a specific denomination is scheduled for mid-February and the AC and Stated Clerk will be attending and participating. The AC continues its efforts at due diligence as our journey with the CPC session and members continues.

F. SPOTSYLVANIA ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSIONThe Spotsylvania Administrative Commission is currently in the process of certifying the membership records of the Spotsylvania Presbyterian Church in preparation for a congregational meeting scheduled on Sunday, March 10. The Administrative Commission is also preparing information for an Educational Event to be held on Wednesday, February 27. The purpose of the Educational Event is to present the position of the Presbyterian Church (USA) to the congregation of the Spotsylvania Presbyterian Church. The focus of the work of the Spotsylvania Administrative Commission at this phase of the dismissal process is to determine if there is a viable congregation and continue with the dismissal guidelines.

G. THIRD CHURCH ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSIONThe Administrative Commission working with Third Presbyterian Church’s request to be dismissed from the PC(USA) met with the congregation in September 2012 at which the congregation voted to leave the PC(USA). In the intervening months, the AC has met with Third’s Dismissal Committee which is authorized by the session to work on the terms of dismissal with the AC. The six pastors and the congregation have been received by the Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians (ECO) pending dismissal from the PC(USA). An appraisal of the property is currently being done.

V. CONSENT DOCKET RECOMMENDATIONS:A. That the minutes for the October 20, 2012, stated meeting be approved.

IV. THE STATED CLERK MAKES A RECOMMENDATION.A. That the Tappahannock Commission be dissolved with thanks from the Presbytery for

its fine work.

Consent Docket InstructionsThe Consent Docket is for recommendations which appear to be routine…

realizing, of course, that “routine” is a judgment call on the part of the persons putting the docket and presbytery packet together.

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


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

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

Consent DocketPresbytery of the James, Stated Meeting #83

Union Presbyterian Seminary

I. THE STATED CLERK MAKES THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION:

That the minutes for the October 20, 2012, stated meeting be approved.

II. THE COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS MAKES THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS:

Committee on Ministry:• Greg Govan, Region A, Ruling Elder, Cove, Class of 2015• Caroline Deaderick, Region B, Ruling Elder, Fredericksburg, Class of 2015• Committee on Preparation for the Ministry:• Rebekah Johns, Region B, Teaching Elder, Bethlehem, Class of 2015• Mack Curle, MAL, Ruling Elder, Hebron, Class of 2015• Leadership Connections Team:• Bonnie Snyder, Region B, Member of Congregation, Harwood, Class of 2015• Mission and Service Team:• Mary Jane Winter, Vice-Moderator, Teaching Elder, MAL, Class of 2015• Terry Woodward, Region E, Teaching Elder, Aberdour/Emporia First,

Class of 2015

III.COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY MAKES THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS:

A. That Rev. William Kell become Honorably Retired, effective 2/1/2013B. That Rev. Dan Hale become Honorably Retired, effective 2/1/2013

Report of the Committee on NominationsPRESBYTERY OF THE JAMES

February 16, 2013


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I. THE COMMITTEE REPORTS THE FOLLOWING AS INFORMATION:

A. On behalf of the Presbytery, thank you letters have been sent to the following retiring Committee/Team members who have completed two terms (6 years) of elected service in 2012: • Committee on Ministry:

• Rebecca Ford, Ruling Elder, Campbell Memorial, Region B• Gail McGhee, Ruling Elder, Fredericksburg, Region B

• Committee on Preparation for Ministry:• Brenda Halbrooks, Teaching Elder, Three Chopt, Moderator• Jewell-Ann Parton, Teaching Elder, Tabor, Region A• Jennifer Rowe, Ruling Elder, Fredericksburg, Region B

• Committee on Nominations:• John Flournoy, Ruling Elder, Tuckahoe, Moderator• Stephen Hodges, Teaching Elder, Providence Forge, Region E

B. Solicitation of Nominations for Commissioners to the General Assembly:In late January, the Nominations Committee sent a letter to teaching elders and churches inviting them to submit names of potential candidates to serve as commissioners to the General Assembly. The deadline will be April 1. The Nominations Committee is seeking candidates for three vacant Teaching Elder slots on the slate of commissioners to attend the 2014 General Assembly. In addition, we will be seeking candidates for four Teaching Elders and four Ruling Elders to serve as alternate commissioners. The alternate commissioners become the principal commissioners to attend the 2016 General Assembly. We will also be soliciting candidates to serve as a Young Adult Advisory Delegate (YADD) to attend the 2014 GA and an alternate YADD. Persons interested in serving in one of these capacities are invited to submit their application. An application form can be found on the POJ website.www.presbyteryofthejames/PurposeGroups/Nominations.

C. Solicitation of Nominations for Moderator of the Presbytery of the James:In late February, the Nominations Committee will be sending a letter to teaching elders and churches inviting them to submit the names of potential candidates to serve as Moderator of the POJ in 2014. The deadline will be April 1. In an effort to balance men and women Teaching Elders and Ruling Elders serving in this position over time, we will be seeking male Ruling Elder candidates for 2014. A general nomination form will be found on the POJ website. www.presbyteryofthejames/PurposeGroups/Nominations.

II. THE COMMITTEE REPORTS THE FOLLOWING VACANCIES:


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

• Committee on Ministry:• Class of 2015, Region A, Teaching Elder

• Mission and Service Team:• Class of 2015, Region A, Teaching Elder

If you are interested in any of these opportunities for service, please contact Gordon Lindsey, Moderator, Committee on Nominations at [email protected].

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

• Committee on Representation:• Class of 2014, Vice-Moderator, Member of Congregation, MAL• Class of 2015: Member of Congregation, MAL Members of a congregation do not have to be ordained as Ruling

Elders.

If you are interested in one of these opportunities for service on the Committee on Representation, please contact John Storey, Moderator, Communication and Coordination Team at [email protected].

III. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS:

A. That the Presbytery elect the following persons to serve on various Presbytery committees and teams:

• Committee on Ministry:• Greg Govan, Region A, Ruling Elder, Cove, Class of 2015• Caroline Deaderick, Region B, Ruling Elder, Fredericksburg, Class of 2015

• Committee on Preparation for the Ministry:• Rebekah Johns, Region B, Teaching Elder, Bethlehem, Class of 2015• Mack Curle, MAL, Ruling Elder, Hebron, Class of 2015

• Leadership Connections Team:• Bonnie Snyder, Region B, Member of Congregation, Hartwood, Class of 2015

• Mission and Service Team:• Mary Jane Winter, Vice-Moderator, Teaching Elder, MAL, Class of 2015


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• Terry Woodard, Region E, Teaching Elder, Aberdour/Emporia First,Class of 2015

Mission and Service Team

The Mission and Service Team and the Purpose Groups placed in our care—Disaster Response Team, Eastminster, First Things First, Friends of Forman College, Haiti, Hunger, New Church Development, Piedmont Mission, Presbyterian Women, Public Policy, and World Mission are excited about the arrival of 2013 and its potential for new missions and new venues of service. We want you to be excited too, especially about a couple of milestone events. First, the permanent missionary to Haiti sponsored by the POJ is closer to fruition. Each individual congregation will be asked to help us finish this effort. If you’ve heard a call to get involved in this ministry please contact the Haiti or World Mission Purpose Group.

The Mission and Service Team’s intent is to work to make it possible for individual congregations to have the option to pool and share their efforts and resources for optimum effect—which is getting more of our people involved in the work before us. Imagine the possibilities of having the capability to connect to a network of sister congregations and find perfectly good, but idle, CE curriculum that you can borrow instead of purchasing … imagine being able to respond to your congregation’s needs beyond your budget without busting your budget … imagine having access to a proven resource collective consisting of inter- and intra-church activities—opportunities for mission for every aspect of our multi-generational congregations ... imagine being able to call upon a corps of theologians, lay-theologians, and in-house Biblical subject matter experts that are chomping at the bit to share their skill and knowledge as on-demand speakers and class facilitators … and that is just a glimpse at the potential of a networked POJ … I believe, together we can create a tide that will float all congregational-boats.

Your sessions will soon receive a letter from THE MAST inviting you to participate in this grand experiment by providing a primary point of contact.

This year marks a new opportunity to become an intimate part of the mission work Christ commissioned all of his followers to do.

Ruling Elder Charles HolmesModerator, MAST

Uniting for Mission in Haiti

After the devastating earthquake in Haiti, a group in this presbytery met to explore how the presbytery could respond. A bold new venture emerged. The Presbytery of the James would make possible the position for a new mission co-worker who would serve in Haiti, one of the most impoverished countries in the Western Hemisphere. Those from the presbytery who went to Haiti in October confirmed this initiative. “We in this presbytery have the opportunity through


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this new mission co-worker to come along side and give them a hand up—not a hand out. Now is the time to act!” urged Bill Nix from Fredericksburg Presbyterian Church.

In an exciting initiative, the Presbytery of the James is joining with Presbyterian World Mission to create and fund a new position in Haiti. This position, a Joining Hands Facilitator, will work directly with our brothers and sisters in Haiti, and will be filled by Cindy Corell. Around the world, Joining Hands networks strive to alleviate suffering through community education, advocacy, and alternative economic initiatives, undergirding these efforts with deep spiritual grounding as a witness to Jesus Christ. Cindy will also work with churches here to provide opportunities and connections for us. She is available to speak during February, March, and part of April.

This new venture provides a common mission for the Presbytery of the James as we unite in supporting Cindy and her work in Haiti. An initial grant from the Office Park funds provides half of the cost of Cindy’s initial three years, but we in the presbytery need to provide the other half or $124,500. It is a big challenge!

The support of churches and individuals is vital. There are many ways to support Cindy’s work. Add the support of Cindy Corell as a mission co-worker (E200482) to your mission budget. Target undesignated mission money for her salary support. Take a special offering at a designated time of year (e.g. Christmas Eve, a Sunday closest to the January earthquake, a witness season offering in February or March), or take an offering every 5th Sunday. Become more informed on Haiti and Cindy’s work. Commit to pray for Cindy and to read her monthly mission letters. It will take all of us, but together we can make a difference in Haiti and in the Presbytery of the James with a mission that unites us.

Commissioning Service for Cindy Corell, Mission Co-Worker to Haiti

Opening Litany

We are called by God to be the church of Jesus Christ,

To be a visible sign of Christ and of what God intends for all humankind.

We rejoice that God calls all of us to faithfulness and devotion following Jesus.We rejoice that God bestows gifts and calls some to particular ministries of service, justice, and transformation.We give thanks for Cindy Corell and for our partnership with her in ministry.We celebrate our connectional church and the ties that bind us to serve together.

Questions to the Candidate Questions to the Presbytery

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The Team Reports this Information:

The Leadership Connections Team thanked Vicky Bethel for her outstanding service as a team member; and welcomed Debbie Rexrode, a Ruling Elder from Orange Church. The team will begin recruiting people in the POJ who have an interest in forming a Christian Education Purpose Group that will promote Christian Education in the Presbytery. We continue to develop the new Resource and Special Events Purpose Group, that will connect congregations and other groups in the Presbytery of the James with a variety of resources to lead programs, special meetings, retreats, and take part is special events. Look for information about Purpose Groups on the POJ Website: www.presbyteryofthejames.org /purposegroups

The Team supports and encourages the following Purpose Groups:

Team Member Purpose Group Contact PersonDebbie Rexrode and Roger Clark

Camp Hanover Robert Burns

Debbie Rexrode CAPS David Forney

Glenda Hollingshead Small Church Todd McCoy

Small Church Summer Intern

Kay Steele

Bonnie Snyder Collegiate Ministries Alice Todd

Youth Ministry Sarah Dennis

Ron Inlow Older Adult Richard Ridge

Resource Center Louisa Yeuell

Retired Church Workers Flo Sthreshley

Sandi Libhart SPIM Rod Spencer

Black Caucus Joe Young

Acts 16:5 Ayars Lore

Presbytery Purpose Group Larry Chottiner

Tim Williams Stewardship Carson Rhyne


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Team Member Role: Develop a strong working relationship with the purpose group. Serve as a resource / consultant to the purpose group leaders. Shape the thinking of the purpose group to have a plan to grow. Assist the group in defining ways to measure success.

Nancy Crow SummerlinLeadership Connections Team Moderator

The Leadership Connections Team Reports Activities for the Following Purpose Groups:

REPORT OF THE CAMP HANOVER PURPOSE GROUP

I. THE PURPOSE GROUP REPORTS THE FOLLOWING FOR INFORMATION:A. Met for regularly scheduled meetings at the Presbytery of the James office,

October 15 and December 10, 2012. B. Welcomed Doug Walters as the new Executive Director of Camp Hanover.C. Rejoiced in the news that Camp Hanover would receive $379,000 from the Office

Funds Task Force. D. Reviewed with the Marketing Committee its goals and accomplishments in

publicizing Camp.E. Heard a report from the Program Committee that camp sessions will be revised in

2013 to eliminate the down-time during July 4th and to provide staff respite. F. Heard reports from the Finance Committee that Camp is on budget through

November 2012.

II. THE PURPOSE GROUP REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:A. Approved new purpose group members for the term 2013 - 2015: Deborah Rexrode,

Jeffrey Johnson, Ed Kross, Julia Partridge and Sara Pederson.B. Approved the Camp’s 2013 budget. C. Approved the hiring of Erin Davidson as Summer Camp Director for 2013. D. Approved a Staff Internet Policy and Agreement for Camp Hanover.E. Set 2013 camp sessions and fees.F. Empowered the Property Committee to move forward with work to be funded by the

Office Funds distribution. G. Elected Lisa Tully as moderator, Allison Unroe as vice-moderator and Chris Sorensen

as secretary of the purpose group for 2013.H. Set 2013 meeting dates

REPORT OF THE OLDER ADULT MINISTRY PURPOSE GROUP


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I. THE PURPOSE GROUP REPORTS THE FOLLOWING FOR INFORMATION:

The Older Adult Purpose Group met in November to review the evaluations of the October retreat for older adults held at Camp Hanover. From some 60 participants forty-four evaluations were completed and returned. On a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 considered very positive, the attendees gave the retreat experience an overall average of 1.3.The purpose group reviewed the evaluations in detail and discussed changes that would enhance future retreat experiences. The group made initial plans for the 2013 retreat. In addition to considering the application of Christian principles to daily life, participants enjoy the opportunity to share personal faith journeys. Another topic to be considered for the 2013 retreat will be the positive and negative factors that should be considered when living in a communal retirement setting.The purpose group extends its appreciation to the keynote presenter, The Rev. W. Ray Inscoe and other presenters including The Rev. Gordon Lindsey and his wife Virginia, the Rev. Tom Waltz and the Rev. Cheryl Sumner. On the western side of the Presbytery, Pat Valentine reports that the POJ-Shenandoah Older Adult Conference Committee is actively meeting and is looking ahead to a 2013 spring conference at Massanetta Springs following successful conferences in 2011 and 2012.

REPORT OF THE RESOURCE AND SPECIAL EVENTS PURPOSE GROUP

The Resource and Special Events Purpose Group has interviewed and included 4 resources available to congregations in the Presbytery of the James:

Stuart Nixon, Lay Lecturer on a variety of subjects including the Dead Sea Scrolls, First Presbyterian Church, Richmond VA

Nancy Waldo, Spiritual Director, Retreat Leader, Ginter Park Baptist Church

Dr. Eric J. Douglass, Seminar Leader on a variety of subjects

Rev. Gordon Lindsey, Adult Education Teacher and Lecturer

To contact any of these Resources, go to www.presbyteryofthejames.org select “Purpose Groups,” then select “Resource and Special Events Purpose Group.

If you want to be included in the list of Resources, please contact Rev. Glenda Hollingshead at [email protected]

REPORT OF THE CHARLOTTESVILLE AREA PRESBYTERIANS PURPOSE GROUP

The CAPS purpose group originally began as District One in the POJ. Now twenty years later, it still meets to learn, pray, and encourage one another in various areas of the life of the church, including worship, missions, and education. To support this endeavor, CAPS meets monthly at First Presbyterian Church, Charlottesville and invites guest speakers to enliven our conversations. Listed below are the programs CAPS held in the fall 2012 because of the generous support of the Presbytery of the James.


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September 19, 12:30-2:00Lunch with Brian K. BlountPresident and Professor of New Testament“Dawn of the Dead”President Blount shared part of his Beecher Lectures work, which is now being published. The book will be titled: Dawn of the Dead, and it looks at resurrection through the lens of apocalyptic eschatology.

October 17, 12:30-2:00 plus 2:00-3:30 workshopLunch with Rev. Meg FlannaganHymnal Advocacy and Relations Coordinator “The new PCUSA hymnal, Glory to God”Rev. Flannagan taught about the history of hymnals, had book prizes for right answers,and led us in singing from the new hymnal sampler.

October 27, 1:00-3:00Special Saturday gathering with Martha Moore-KeishAssociate Professor of TheologyColumbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, GA“Living Faithfully in a World of Religious Pluralism”Christians live today in a world that is increasingly marked by religious pluralism. In this special Saturday gathering of CAPS, we explored the ways that Christianity has addressed this question in the past, and explore some new ways that Christians are trying to answer this question today.

November 21, 12:30-2:00Lunch with David Forney“A Calm in the Tempest: Developing Resilience in Religious Leaders”In this November luncheon, we gathered to talk about the current research in resilience–particularly the asset-adversity model–as it applies it to the practice of religious leadership. We talked about some of the acute adversities clergy face today and then considered four assets that have been found to promote resilience. The intention of this work is toincrease the level of resilience in clergy so that they can be more imaginative, creative, and energetic about their call to the gospel of Jesus Christ.

REPORT OF THE SMALL CHURCH SUMMER INTERN PURPOSE GROUP

On October 31, 2012 graduates of the POJ Small Church Summer Intern Program led chapel at Union Presbyterian Seminary. Each student shared a brief scripture reading and reflection that lifted up some aspect of small church ministry that had been important to them in their summer On experience. The liturgy was designed with the small church in mind, from hymn selection to the Children’s Message. Also included was A Litany on Small Church Ministry written by Lisa Salita which is printed below.Participants were:

Aaron Houghton (2011)—Call to Worship, Children’s Time, BenedictionGinna Irby (2012)—Call to Confession, Choir, John 1:43-46


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Lisa Salita (2012)—Welcome, Litany, Mark 4:30-34Sandi Shaner (2006)—John 6:1-7, Prayers of the People,

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

A Litany on Small Church Ministry (Lisa Salita)

There are many kinds of small churches: those in sparsely populated or rural areas, churches in urban neighborhoods that have changed over the years, churches that have always been small, churches that were bigger a generation ago, and new churches.

“Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone.” (1 Corinthians 12:4-6)

There are small churches that need revitalization and encouragement and help in finding a new vision, and there are small churches that know who they are, who they serve, and who they are called to be.

“I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 1:6)

For many small churches, finances are very limited. It’s a struggle. But with purpose, imagination, and the power and direction of the Holy Spirit, a small congregation can do great things.

“For to his end we toil and struggle, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.” (1 Timothy 4:10)

The small church is like a family—joys, concerns, illnesses, and needs are known and tended to. Members know and take care of each other. Meals are delivered, and garden harvest are shared.

“Love one another with mutual affection. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints. Live in harmony with one another. (Romans 12:10, 13, 14, 16)

The pastor of a small church wears many hats—preacher, pastor, teacher, typist, plumber. The tasks are many and varied, but the calling is a gift for one who appreciates the church’s unique identity with its strengths and weaknesses, and who finds ‘this is truly my home, these people are my family.’ For those who have been called to ministry in small churches, and for those who may be discerning a call—

“I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy, because of your sharing in the gospel from the first day until now.” (Philippians 1:3-4)


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Other Leadership Connections Team Purpose Groups You Will Hear From Soon…

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

2010. Black Caucus

- Works with leadership in African American Congregations to promote evangelism, and intentional self-care for pastors and congregations.

Collegiate Ministries- Promotes campus ministries in colleges and universities in the Presbytery

Youth Ministry- Plans and promotes a variety of activities for young people and their leaders in

POJ congregations Retired Church Workers and Association of Retired Ministers, Spouses, and

Survivors- Organizes a spring and a fall fellowship event.

Small Church Ministry - Supports the ministry of smaller membership congregations by gathering at

various churches around the presbytery for mutual support, encouragement, sharing, prayer, and meals. Also organizes one to two events a year, with guest speakers, regarding small church ministry.

Southside Presbyterians in Ministry (SPIM)- Nurtures and supports ministry among Southside Presbyterians. Activities include

regular lunch gatherings among Southside pastors and the annual overnight Youth Rally. Interested in expanding the opportunities of youth conferences for their youth and combined mission activity among their congregations.

Stewardship- Promotes new ways of thinking about and practicing Stewardship among

congregations in the Presbytery of the James.

Report of the Communication and Coordination Team(C&C TEAM)

Presbytery of the James Meeting, February 16, 2013(Actions with an * beside them indicates the Team was acting as the Trustees of the Presbytery of the James, Inc.)

The Team Reports this Information:1. Learned that the Victoria Church continues in default of the rental agreement between

them and the Presbytery of the James and is unresponsive to requests for payment. Cur-rently the church is 30 months in arrears @ $5.00 per month for a total of $150. Legal counsel suggested we notify the church again which was done in January, 2013.*


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2. Report of Investments: requested the General Presbyter to communicate with the Invest-ment Committee concerns about the recent returns versus the index. Investment com-mittee will meet in April.

3. Jeff Chapman, RBC Wealth Management reports that as of 12/31/2012, the total investment portfolio totaled $ 4,030,922 vs. a total cost of $ 2,837,229. Since inception we have realized a return of 4.46% vs. 5.26% for the custom index (custom index is 70% S&P 500 Total Return, which includes dividends and 30% Barclays Capital Gov-Corp Intermediate bond index ). For the prior 12 months the total portfolio returned 0.61% vs. 12.37% for the custom index. The Presbytery Office Park Account, as of 12/31/2012, was valued at $ 1,581,487.

4. Learned of a pending lawsuit by a former pastor against a POJ congregation for $500,000.*

5. Requested the General Presbyter to be in touch with the Stated Clerk of the PCUSA con-cerning the Falls Church Anglican’s petition to the Virginia Supreme Court.*

6. Learned of the cost of renovations to the presbytery office building (see below)

The Team Reports Taking the Following Actions:1. Referred to the Budget Committee (Team Moderators) the request from Bill Metzel con-

cerning the shared mission portion of the 2013 POJ budget.2. Approved staff raises of 3% for 2013.3. Appointed Gene Rosen, Class of 2015, and Pat Valentine, Class of 2014, to the Personnel

Committee.4. Great Creek Property Funding: requested the General Presbyter to have a conversation

with Mr. Johnson, new owner of the property, concerning the agreement in the sale that the building would be torn down.*

The Team Makes the Following Recommendation(s):1. That the Docket for February 16, 2013, Presbytery meeting be approved.2. That the Presbytery receive and act upon the Amendment to the Book of Confessions (Hei-

delberg Confession) and the Amendments to the Book of Order.*****************

Presbytery Office Building PurchaseBuilding Purchase $220,000.00Building Purchase related expenses

(special use permit, survey, closing costs, title insurance) 4,156.35Landscaping design and installation 16,779.59Carpet installation (moving of furniture, computers removed/reinstalled, carpet) 17,660.00Painting of exterior, interior upstairs, and downstairs touch-up 29,495.00Roof Repairs 4,500.00Carpentry repairs 1,423.94Electrical work 295.00

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Committee on Preparation for MinistryPRESBYTERY OF THE JAMES

February 16, 2013Meeting of November 27, 2012 and January 22, 2013

I. THE COMMITTEE REPORTS THE FOLLOWING FOR INFORMATION:A. Of the 41 persons under care on January 22, 2013, 22 are inquirers, and 19 are candidates. Of the candidates, 10 are ready to be examined for ordination, pending a call.B. The committee did not meet in September or October, because there were no interviews to conduct. C. Candidate Susan Butterworth passed the Biblical Exegesis ordination examination by the alternate method approved by presbytery [Nov 27].

II. THE COMMITTEE REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ACTIONTS:A. Enrolled the following person as an inquirer: Humphrey Muraya (Trinity), liaison Carolyn Kelly [Jan 22]. B. Approved the following persons’ continuation in the preparation process on the basis of an annual consultation: Heea Lee, Ann Elyse Hicks, Kevin White, and Robin Williamson [Nov 27]; Matthew Gaventa, Jill Isola, Virginia Irby, and Rothea Kornelius [Jan 22].C. Approved the revised “Guide to the Preparation Process in the Presbytery of the James” [Nov 27].D. Approved a grant of $370 to inquirer James Taneti to help pay for a Clinical Pastoral Education program [Jan 22]. E. Appointed the following liaisons: Amy Clark for Aaron Houghton; Elsa Falls for Mimi Siff [Jan 22].

III. CONSENT DOCKET RECOMMENDATIONS: None.

IV. THE COMMITTEE MAKES THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS: A. That Virginia Irby (Richmond First) be examined for candidacy for ministry as a teaching elder [Nov 27].B. That Jill Isola (The Gayton Kirk) be examined for candidacy for ministry as a teaching elder [Nov 27].C. That Ann Elyse Hicks (Mitchells) be examined for candidacy for ministry as a teaching elder [Jan 22].D. That Aaron Houghton (Bon Air) be examined for candidacy for ministry as a teaching elder [Jan 22].E. That Rothea Kornelius (South Hill) be examined for candidacy for ministry as a teaching elder [Jan 22].

When an inquirer seeks to become a candidate, the presbytery examines him or her in person with respect to his or her Christian faith, sense of call and motives for seeking the ministry, and forms of Christian service undertaken.

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PRESBYTERY OF THE JAMESFebruary 16, 2013

(October 11, November 8, December 13, and January10 meetings)

I. THE COMMITTEE REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:

A. Transferring Ministers and Educators:a. Rev. Jeremy Wilhelmi, Coastal Carolina, Associate Pastor, Salisbury Churchb. Rev. Charles Blasdell, Redstone Presbytery, Covenant Pastor II, Milden

Churchc. Rev. Janet Winslow, San Fernando Presbytery, Pastor, Bon Air Churchd. Rev. Arnold Lovell, Salem Presbytery, Interim, River Road Church

B. Covenant Pastor I Concurrences: (six months or less)a. Rev. Glynn Bell and King’s Chapel, 10/1/2012 – 1/31/2013b. Rev. Carroll Londoner and River Road Church, 9/17/2012 – 1/17/2013c. Rev. Tom James and Bon Air Church, 10/1/2012 – 1/31/2013d. Rev. Antonio Arnold and Westminster Petersburg, 10/7/2012 – 2/3/2013e. Rev. Jim Goodloe and Mattoax and Pine Grove Churches, 10/1/2012 –

4/30/2013f. Rev. Ed Pederson and Bethany Church, 12/1/2012 – 3/31/2013g. Rev. Beverly Bullock and Gregory Memorial Church, 1/4/2013 – 5/3/2013h. Rev. Nathan Dell and All Souls Church, 1/1/2013 – 5/31/2013i. Rev. Charles Brown and Hebron Church, 1/1/2013 – 4/30/2013j. Rev. Walter Mann and Hebron Church, 1/1/2013 – 4/30/2013k. Rev. Fred Rose and Richmond Second, 2/1/2013 – 8/1/2013l. Rev. David Wood and First Church, Chase City, 2/1/2013 – 4/30/2013m. Rev. David Wood and Wylliesburg Church, 2/1/2013 – 4/30/2013

C. Covenant Pastor II Approvals: (twelve months or less)a. Rev. Liz Forney and First Charlottesville, 9/24/2012 – 9/23/2013 b. Rev. Jeff Butler and Woodlawn Church, 1/1/2013 – 12/31/2013c. Rev, Shady Clark and Eastminster Church, 1/1/2013 – 12/31/2013d. Rev. Kay Steele and Concord Church, 1/1/2013 – 12/31/2013e. Rev. Zolton Phillips and Trinity Church, 1/1/2013 – 12/31/2013f. Rev. Tom Waltz and St. James Church, 1/1/2013 – 12/31/2013g. Rev. Lo Ann Fairman and Providence Church, Gum Spring, 1/1/2013 –

12/31/2013h. Rev. Don Steele and Bott Memorial, 1/1/2013 – 12/31/2013i. Rev. John Storey and Madison Church, 1/1/2013 – 12/31/2013j. Rev. Judy Thomson and St. Andrews Church, 1/1/2013 – 12/31/2013

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E. Parish Associate Covenants:a. Rev. Dwight Nave and Covenant Church, 1/1/2013 – 12/31/2013b. Rev. Edna Banes and First Church, Richmond, 1/1/2013 – 12/31/2013

F. Commissioned Lay Pastor Covenant:1. a. Charles MacRaven and Waddell Memorial Church,

1/1/2013 – 12/31/2013

G. Permission to labor within/outside the bounds of POJ:a. Rev. Todd McCoy to lead worship service at Camp Overlook in

Shenandoah Presbytery.b. Rev. Charles Klotzberger to serve in Peaks Presbytery as Temporary

Supply for c. Appomattox Prince Edward Presbyterian Church in Farmville, 1/1/2013 –

12/31/2013

H.Permission to be placed on Pulpit Supply list:a. Candidate Jason Callahan, Western Reserve Presbytery

I. Terms of Call Approved:a. Rev. Jeremy Wilhelmi, Associate Teaching Elder, Salisbury Church

a. Cash Salary: $40,000; Housing and Utilities: $15,000; Pension/Major Medical:

b. $17,375.50; SECA: $4,207.50; Auto: up to $1,150; Study Leave expenses: $850

c. Transition expenses: $1,000; two weeks Study Leave; four weeks vacation

b. Rev. Janet Winslow, Pastor, Bon Air Churcha. Cash Salary: $40,000; Housing and Utilities: $30,000;

Pension/Major Medical:b. $22,575; SECA: $5,355; Auto: $2,700; Study Leave expenses:

$1,900; two weeks c. Study Leave; four weeks vacation

J. Ordination/Installation Commissions Approved:a. Installation Commission for Rev. Kate Fiedler Boswell, Director of

Admissions at Union Presbyterian Seminary, on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 11:45 a.m. at the Seminary

a. Installation Commission for Rev. Jeremy Wilhelmi, Associate Pastor Salisbury Church, on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the church.

K. Pastoral Relationship dissolved:a. Rev. Dan Hale and Second Church, Petersburg, 1/31/2013

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M. Appointed Session Moderator:1. CRE Jerome Bennett and Woodville Church for 6 months from

October 11, 2012. Rev. Bennett is to submit a report after 5 months to show compliance with COM’s requirements to continue and report on his progress with CPM toward ordination.

2. Rev. Dan Hale - Rosewood3. Rev. Tom Waltz – St. James4. Rev. Elaine Bowen – Rivermont5. Rev. Syngman Rhee – Praise the Lord

N. Approved $2000 in Pastoral Care Funds for a Pastor.

O. The Committee on Ministry, in response to the reports of the Acting Executive Presbyter and the Acting Stated Clerk, adopted suggestions/guidance for Administrative Commissions dealing with churches requesting dismissal.

P. Placed Rev. M. P. White, United Methodist Minister, (Wesley Church) on administrative leave October 11, 2012, upon report of a complaint and investigation by the Conference Bishop.

Q. Approved postgraduate intern status for Lyndsey McCall and Rennie Memorial Church, 11/1/2012 – 5/31/2012

R. COM approved Leigh Anne Ring to continue to serve on the Examinations Committee for 2013 as a co-opted member.

S. Approved request to dissolve Rev. Joseph Park’s pastoral relationship with Praise the Lord Church, pending receipt of minutes of the congregational meeting sowing concurrence by the congregation and documentation requesting his transfer.

I. CONSENT DOCKET RECOMMENDATIONS: A. That Rev. William Kell become Honorably Retired, effective 2/1/2013B. That Rev. Dan Hale become Honorably Retired, effective 2/1/2013

II. THE COMMITTEE MAKES THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS: None

Name: Charles Russell BlasdellEcclesiastical Status:PC(USA) Presbyterian Minister of Word and SacramentPresbytery Membership: Redstone PresbyteryOrdination Date: 6/12/1994Formal Education:Columbia Theological Seminary /MDiv / 1991–94George Mason University / Bachelors of Individualized Studies: Youth MinistryNOVA Community College / AAS: Architecture


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Experience level: 8 years or more

Work experience:First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak: Royal Oak, MI (Suburban congregation of 600+)

Associate Pastor for Youth Ministry: June 1994 – January 1995o Responsibilities: Senior High, Junior High, Junior Deacons, Confirmation Class,

Singles, Regular worship leadership, preaching, Pastoral Care.Glenn Springs Presbyterian Church: Glenn Springs, SC (Rural congregation of 150)

Solo Pastor: August 1995 – July 1998United States Navy

Command Chaplain USS Trenton (LPD-14): Dec 1998 – Dec 2000Battalion Chaplain with 3rd Marine Regiment: Jan 2001 – Jan 2004Marine Corps Base Hawaii Chapel: Jan 2004 – Sept 2004

Pulpit Supply for Presbytery of the James:Summit Presbyterian church: Feb. 05 – Apr 05

Colver and Revloc Presbyterian Churches (yoked), (Rural congregations of 120 and 50)Solo Pastor: April 2008 – December 2011

Other services to church or denomination for the past 10 years: Pulpit Supply (Presbytery of the James) Presbytery Council Member (Redstone Presbytery) Committee for Stewardship and Congregational Life (Redstone Presbytery) Committee of Investigation and Negotiation (Redstone Presbytery) Stated Moderator of Session for Patton Pres. Church (Patton, Pa.) President of the Ebensburg, Pa. Clergy Association Member Ebensburg, Pa. Salvation Army Steering Committee Colver Volunteer Fire Department Chaplain

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

I’m “Chaz” Blasdell (pronounced Blaze.. like the Holy Spirit) I am a Spirit led pastor with a burning desire to bring Christ to all people with joy, enthusiasm, and energy. My drive is to reach out to the younger generations and families who desperately need God’s love brought to them in their lives and context. I am seeking a congregation with an emphasis and desire for spiritual growth, outreach to the unchurched, and local missions. My strongest gifts are in preaching with enthusiasm, dynamic worship, and educational experiences for all ages. I


Sexual Misconduct Self-Certification Statement:I certify below that no civil, criminal, ecclesiastical complaint has ever been sustained* or is pending* against me for sexual misconduct; and I have never resigned or been terminated from a position for reasons related to sexual misconduct. I have read this certification and release form and fully understand that the information obtained may be used to deny my employment or any other type of position from the employing entity. I also agree that I will hold harmless the employing or judicial authority or any other entity from any and all claims, liabilities, and causes of action for the legitimate release of any information related to sexual misconduct.

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accomplish this through the use of multi-media resources, gifted and dedicated volunteers, and a mind that constantly seeks new and creative ways to communicate Christ’s love. I live and serve by Paul’s charge to the Galatians - “You were called to freedom brothers, only do not use that freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but to serve one another in love. For the whole law can be summed up in one statement, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” (Gal.5:13–14) I long for a family of faith with whom I can continue my own spiritual growth, seek God’s will for humankind, and work with other inspired believers to bring God’s kingdom to earth.

Please describe your present call and accomplishments: I have served God alongside men & women from diverse faith backgrounds & experiences. I most recently served two yoked churches in declining rural communities that are struggling

with shrinking memberships and budgets. I aggressively sought to guide these churches through strong personal involvement in the

greater community, creating a worship atmosphere inviting to the next generation while making the older members still feel vitally involved, and initiating a website.

I have worked with and administered very large groups, managing support staff and the recruitment & training of volunteer Lay Leaders.

I’ve preached up to 4 times a day; while providing strong Biblical education for all ages on topics like spirituality, marriage & family, stress, anger, and suicide.

My ministry has provided me with numerous opportunities to evangelize the unchurched. There is a huge place in my heart for youth and families, with whom I first felt God’s call on

my life. In my diverse experiences I’ve counseled on issues from extreme personal crisis to

depression & loss I have managed large institutional budgets, as well as tackled the challenges of limited

resources. I develop relationships quickly, and I am ecumenical in fostering unity among churches.I believe God is calling me to use my gifts to enrich worship, creatively expand & deepen spiritual development & religious education, and shepherd His people to new levels of faith in a world desperately seeking guidance.

Please describe your leadership style:

I do not work alone, but serve Christ as part of His body of faithful servants. I would describe myself as an empowerer, one who prefers a participative team style of leadership in which I guide and teach others to use their gifts and take on leadership roles. I see myself as a spiritual guide and resource working within a family with whom I share ministry. The most effective leader strives to bring out the best of the talents and gifts of those with whom they work. One then bases decisions on the input of the body. Each member of the body should feel that they are personally responsible for the direction the ministry takes, thus they will feel they are a valuable and needed asset, and will work all the harder to serve their church and community.What are the key theological issues currently facing the church and society, and how do they shape your ministry?

More than ever, our fast paced, constantly changing society and communities need spiritual guidance.This requires Christians to demonstrate holiness in their own lives, based firmly on Biblical standards.


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For this reason I strive to teach others how to live and exemplify Christ-centered lives. The churches greatest challenge is to make worship and faith RELEVANT to those who need it most while preserving our traditions. At this we must not fail!Toward this end, I constantly explore new and creative ways to bring the presence of God into people’s lives, and reconnect them to the Biblical foundations of faith. One of the direst problems facing society is the decline in the family. Our society is fast becoming one in which family and religious values are neglected. The church, as the family of God, must instill a renewed dedication to the family and Christian family values. I work to insure that churches offer not only strong Christian Education and youth programs, but also provide resources and support for parents to foster a spiritual environment in their homes.21

STATEMENT OF PERSONAL FAITH

I believe in the one Lord and God who expresses Himself in the Holy Trinity. God is the creator and sustainer of creation who makes us in His own image. Jesus Christ is God’s ultimate self expression incarnate in human form; fully God and fully man, a gift unto creation that we might know Him and be reconciled to Him through the His sacrifice on the cross. The Holy Spirit is the expression of God’s transforming and unifying power who transforms our hearts and minds, guides us in God’s will, and unites our souls to God just as He unites God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

God reveals Himself to creation through the Old and New Testaments of the Holy Bible. The Bible is the infallible Word of God inspired by the Holy Spirit, given to humanity that we might know His will for our lives. The New Testament contains God’s special revelation of Himself in the person, teachings, and sacrifice of His Son Jesus Christ.

The fallen nature of human selfishness, covetousness, and greed have separated us from the paradise of physical and spiritual communion with God. It is only through the reconciling sacrifice of Jesus Christ and the transforming power of the Holy Spirit and not the efforts of human works that God reconciles us to Himself. To this end God established and ordained the Holy Sacraments of Baptism and The Lord’s Supper.

In Baptism, through the symbolism of the sprinkling of water, we receive the gift of the Holy Spirit who washes away our sin and sanctifies us in the sight of God.

Through the celebration of the Lord’s Supper, we present ourselves to God, and proclaim is gift of salvation to the world. Though the symbolism of the bread and cup, we bind our brokenness to Christ’s broken body and resurrection, and accept our role as disciples in the new covenant in His blood.

We are the body of Christ; the church. We come together as a community rooted in both the Scriptures and the tradition of the confessions while constantly seeking to reform ourselves in the image of God. Through Divine worship, Christian education and service, we proclaim the grace of God to the world, support one another in righteousness, and work together through the Holy Spirit toward the reconciliation of the world to God.


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Name: Jeremy Cain WilhelmiEcclesiastical Status: PC(USA) Teaching ElderPresbytery Membership: Coastal Carolina Presbytery (Member-at-Large, presently) Ordination Date: June 9, 2007 (by Arkansas Presbytery)Formal Education:Columbia Theological Seminary (Decatur, GA) - M.Div: 2007Arkansas Tech University (Russellville, AR) - B.A: 2003 (Music – cum laude)

Experience Level: 4 to 6 yearsWork Experience:

Director of Camps & Retreats: Monroe Camp & Retreat Center, Laurel Hill, NC(June 2011 – present)Associate Pastor for Youth & Family Ministry: Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church, Richardson, TX. 1,100+ members, suburban. (June 2007-May 2011) Summer Pastoral Intern: Community Presbyterian Church in Celebration, Florida, 650+ members, small town. (Summer 2006)Director of Youth Ministries: Central Presbyterian Church, Russellville, Arkansas, 400+ members, college town, part-time. (March 2002 – August 2004)Substitute Teacher: Russellville Public Schools, Russellville, Arkansas, College Town, Spring semester – 2004)Summer Camp Counselor: Ferncliff Camp & Conference Center, Little Rock, Arkansas, (Summers of 2000 & 2001)

Other service to the Church or denomination for the past 10 years:

Pulpit Supply, various congregations within Coastal Carolina Presbytery (Sept. 2011-present)Workshop Presenter, Equipping the Saints Event, Coastal Carolina Presbytery (Feb. 2012)Discussion Group Facilitator, Montreat College Conference, Montreat, NC (Jan. 2012Small Group Leader – Presbyterian Youth Triennium (July 2010)Guest Speaker on the challenges of Youth Ministry – First Presbyterian Church Kilgore, TX (July 2010)Pathways Youth Leadership Seminar – Bible Study Workshop Facilitator: Youth Track. Dallas, TX: (Feb. 2010)Youth Ministry Committee – Grace Presbytery, Member (Jan. 2010 – Present)PC(USA) Curriculum Writer – We Believe Older Youth, Spring 2009 (Justice)

Session 11 – A Lousy Drink of Water (Luke16:19-31)Session 12 – Just or Fair? (Matthew 20:1-16)

Adult Advisor – North Texas Celebration – (2009 & 2010)Chaplain – Jr. High YouthQuake (Arkansas Presbytery, Fall 2008)Small Group Leader – Senior High Youth Connection – Grace Presbytery (Jan. 2008)Student Chaplain, Gwinnett Medical Center, Lawrenceville, Georgia (2006)Montreat West Youth Conference Planning Team (2003)Delegate to Presbyterian Youth Connection Conference (2003)Arkansas Presbytery Youth Council (2001-2004)

Planning Team Member, Youth Moderator, Co-Director (Youth at Presbytery), Director (Youth at Presbytery)


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

The past 5 years have taught me there is no perfect church or organization; yet, a church that knows this about themselves excites me because it knows that it has room to grow and seek ways to be more faithful. This church I seek is open and welcoming to all people. This church does not shy away from difficult issues or challenges. This church is not afraid to take risks. This church is never satisfied with its ministry. This church has a desire to be hands and feet of Jesus Christ to the poor, the lowly, the neglected, and the faithless regardless of how imperfect they may be. This church is excited about evangelism and church growth.

As a former youth minister, I always considered youth ministry being like a smaller version of a church. Every area of ministry is contained in youth ministry. So I feel I have some experience in all aspects of pastoral ministry—although I know there is always room for personal growth. I’ve learned to minister through people, not programs. I have participated and lead in ministry where resources have been extremely limited or non-existent. This has led me to lean on faith, creativity, and on the gifts and skills of others to move the ministry forward. I would say teaching is my strongest pastoral gift. I love to teach and love the holy moments that come with teaching. I also believe that my pastoral leadership should reflect openness and diversity so that no voices (even voices that I disagree with) are silenced.

Being a camp director, I believe I have a wider understanding of how business works, and the particular struggles that non-profit organizations face. I’ve also learned much about managing staff, marketing, customer service, and relationship building with supporting organizations; all of which I think can translate into helpful gifts for church service that I didn’t necessarily have in my previous call.

Please describe your present call and accomplishments:

I came to camp ministry because it’s an area of ministry that needs to be supported and grow in our denomination. My call to ministry came from multiple impressionable experiences in camp ministry. I came to this ministry because I felt I could bring new energy and change the minds within the presbytery that have been skeptical about camp ministry because of the financial costs and previous history of camping in this presbytery. As I began my work, I saw the need for some common sense business practices and creating long term plans for sustainability. With the pulpit supply I have done and the tone I have set about how camp ought to be in other Presbytery events, I have felt that congregations are beginning to take notice again to this important ministry. We were attracting new groups to camp, and building new excitement to the summer camps. We certainly have had to learn to do more with less and find ways to use what we do have to our advantage. We were seeing good steps taken, but we knew that time was not on our side. Unfortunately, the camp’s financial situation was fully revealed to me only after my first six months on the job. I am now seeking a new call because this wonderful camp will not be able to sustain itself without the revenue streams it has relied upon since its inception.

Though my time here at camp has been short, I also reflect and give thanks for the ministry I led in my previous call as an associate pastor for youth where I served for a month less than four years and what we accomplished:Organizing and hosting a Presbytery-wide youth worship service. No other church in the presbytery had ever taken on an event like this. We were able to bring in over 300 youth over a


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150-mile radius, pulling together recreation, worship, youth leadership, and the organization of several dozen volunteers to make the service happen.Completing the YMLI Certificate Program. I had finished my M.Div. already and many colleagues and seminary professors thought I was wasting my time. (I disagree!) Writing curriculum for the denomination and being part of the leadership team for Pathways was an honor and a privilege. Teaching Confirmation and reinventing our church’s approach to it. Creating diverse ministry experiences with little to no budget. (This along with the camp issues is the closest I’ve felt to being one of the Twelve – being sent out with absolutely nothing.)Stepping up in a larger pastoral role for our congregation and staff when our Head of Staff abruptly resigned due to controversial accusations about him.Set up an outreach ministry to middle school students that opened right across the street from the church less than a year before I departed. Being involved in the lives of youth and their families in joyful and holy ways. Being recognized as someone’s pastor is a humbling and daunting role to play. Whatever accomplishments I’ve had is due to being in this call and seeing how it has shaped me into being a better pastor. On a personal side, feeling called by God to preside at my father’s memorial. I was grateful to God for giving me the strength and ability.

Please describe your leadership style:

My goal as a leader is primarily to be faithful to Jesus Christ–doing all I can to ensure that we look to Christ for wisdom, guidance, and His leadership as we serve. How I do that starts with how I carry myself as a pastor. I believe one’s character and integrity are keys to any leadership style. I’ve had experience in taking the lead, working collaboratively with a group, and empowering others to lead. All three styles are important and necessary for ministry in the church, yet no one style ought to dominate. I am confident I can lead any of these ways when appropriate. Also, being an associate pastor, I know how to be supportive and to complement the leadership of the head of staff and other colleagues in ministry.

Years ago, back in my pastoral internship, I was having lunch with a church member who happened to be a pastoral counselor. (I mention his profession because I was confident he knew what he is talking about.) He said to me, “Jeremy, what I love about you most is that when you enter a room you command respect.” I wasn’t sure what he meant at first, but the more I reflected on it I believe he was saying that when I lead, I have the ability to set the right tone for how things will go from there. I believe he meant that my leadership commands respect not just for myself, but for all I am called to lead. I hope he meant my character and integrity reflected confidence, comfort, enthusiasm, and trust when I lead. I have never forgotten his words and I have always tried to carry them with me as I lead in ministry.

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

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seek a God that serves “me” first and God that must fit around “my” schedule. However, the Christian’s call requires us to make the Triune God the one and only God. To lean on and place our complete trust in Jesus Christ is the only way we can truly live as God intended. Importance of the Church. Our society and younger generations are seeing the Church as little to no value in growing a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Being “church” is deeply theological because it connects us to Christ himself and through Holy Spirit we are driven to service. The Church is the closest we come to the kingdom of God here on Earth, even though it’s full of sinners and it often makes mistakes. Many have forgotten that Christ left us the Church until He returns; therefore, we must continue to show forth the necessity of the Church and show its relevance and impact in this world for generations to come.Embracing the movement of the Spirit in the life of the Church as we face difficult issues. Being Presbyterian means that no one but Christ makes the decision for the direction of the Church. Our call as Presbyterians is to gather together in community and in Christ’s name to discern the will of God. Our denomination is feeling the effects of congregations and individuals who don’t agree with how we are led by Christ as a denomination. We must remember that whatever direction our denomination goes in dealing with difficult issues that we are always guided by the Holy Spirit. Many lack the confidence and trust in the way we discern the movement of the Spirit yet we all must seek to be more embracing of the Spirit’s movement in the direction and shape of our denomination.

I see these three issues as being some of the most prevalent issues that will shape my ministry because they affect the Church as a whole. They impact our present and our future. They impact every age. They impact the individual believer and the community of believers. They impact how we minister to the world in need. No one is immune from these issues, not even the pastor. They impact us all because everywhere we go idolatry, the Church, and the embracing of Holy Spirit will be at the forefront in our movement towards faithfulness.

Statement of Faith

I believe in the Triune God, and out of love, created all that was, is, and will be. I believe this God not only creates but also continually cares for and nurtures all that is created and made a covenant to always be our God. In God’s creation, God created human beings in God’s image. A creation unlike any other, set apart for a unique relationship between the created and the Creator. This relationship called for human beings to walk in God’s light and live as God ordains to love and care for all that God has created and to worship and enjoy God forever. However, human beings missed the mark of this special relationship and turned away from their Creator through what we call sin and has trapped us, incapable us to redeem ourselves. Yet God did not give up on us. Out of love, the Triune God became “God with us.”

As God revealed to me through the Scriptures, I believe Jesus Christ is God Incarnate. The son of God who is human, just like me, yet fully divine being God. This is the same one of whom the prophets spoke would come to save the world from their sin. Jesus preached the good news of God and of our salvation through Him. Through His proclamation and actions uprooted claims and actions of the religious elite and showed that God is a God of all people, not simply the righteous and higher classed. Jesus taught our God surpasses our understandings and through love, grace, justice, and mercy rules the universe and can redeem this broken creation only though God’s Son. Because of this proclamation and the way He lived His life, Jesus was unjustly sent to die. Jesus was beaten, mocked and was crucified, yet he was without blame and


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without sin. So Jesus met the cross, not for himself, but for the sins of all humankind. Jesus died, so that God’s broken people might live—so that a creation may be saved and redeemed. Then, something amazing happened. Jesus rose from the dead. HE IS RISEN! And through this resurrection I come to believe and acknowledge that I cannot save myself, but that I do have a God who will go to any length, even death on a cross, for me and those whom God has chosen. Through Jesus, God kept his covenant with us—a gift of grace, that which will never be earned or merited, but freely given out of God’s love for us.

I believe God is Holy Spirit. God’s Spirit is that which moves in our midst and has being in our midst, even as Christ has ascended to the Father. Holy Spirit guides God’s people to fulfill God’s purposes, draws us to repentance and obedience, enlightens us to hear and respond to God’s Word. The Spirit inspired the writings of Scripture so that we can trust them as God’s true Word for the world. Through Holy Spirit, God calls us to be the Church. The Church, led by Jesus Christ, brings God’s people together to proclaim the Word and be the extension of God’s grace by continuing the ministry of Jesus. Through the Church, signs and gifts of grace are extended God’s people: baptism, where God’s people are incorporated into the Church and set apart for a life before God and the Lord’s Table, where God’s people are reminded of Christ’s saving death and through bread and wine are extended gifts of grace again and again to show God’s covenant shall never be broken. The Church carries forth the Gospel to the world, being an extension of God’s covenant, loving, caring, and serving the world with the hopeful promise of Christ’s return, and again He shall come! We are called to lives worshipfully through all that we do, through all that we say, and through all that we are, pointing to Jesus Christ, worshiping with gratitude and thanksgiving to the one who gives us life, life eternal, life with God, forever. Thanks be to God.

Name: Arnold Bruce LovellEcclesiastical Status:Teaching ElderMembership Presbytery: SALEM PRESBYTERYOrdination Date: 7/19/1981

Formal Education: Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina—— Degree Earned: Bachelor of Science, 1973, Major in History, Minors in Political Science and EducationUnion Theological Seminary, Richmond, Virginia Doctor of Ministry, 1981Presbyterian School of Christian Education, Richmond, Virginia Doctor of Education, 1995Experience Level: 8 years or more

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

I have read this certification and release form and fully understand that the information obtained may be used to deny my employment or any other type of position from the employing entity. I also agree that I will hold harmless the employing or judicial authority or any other entity from


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any and all claims, liabilities, and causes of action for the legitimate release of any information related to sexual misconduct.

Past Experience:April, 2012 - present: Intentional Interim Pastor and Head of Staff, First Presbyterian Church, Sanford, NC.2010 – 2011 Academic Year: Adjunct Faculty Member, Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, NJ, Department of Practical Theology.August, 2010 – March, 2011: Intentional Interim Pastor and Head of Staff, Jamestown Presbyterian Church, Jamestown, NC.Beggars Ministries, November 1, 2008 through the present.November 1, 2007 – October 31, 2008: Intentional Interim Ministry, Serving as Senior Minister and Head of Staff, First Presbyterian Church, Johnson City, TN, a regional church in upper East Tennessee, composed of 800+ members.August 1, 2006 – October 2007: A Time of Sabbatical, Renewal, and StudyJune, 1997 – July 31, 2006: Senior Minister and Head of Staff, Second Presbyterian Church, Knoxville, TN.January, 1987 – June, 1997: Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, VA.1987 – 1995: Presbyterian School of Christian Education, Richmond, VA1991 – 1999: Consultant, Colleague, and Resource, serving with the Staff of Peachtree Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, GA1986 – the Present: Church Consultant and Teacher for Congregations throughout the PCUSAJune, 1981 – August, 1986: Pastor and Head of Staff, First Presbyterian Church, South Charleston, WV.September 1979 – August 1980: Seminary Intern, First Presbyterian Church, Charleston, WV, a church of 3000+ members, the largest church in the state of WV.August 1973 – June 1977: Teacher and Coach, West Davidson High School, Linwood, NC

Other Services:

Member of Evangelism and Church Development DivisionStaff Design and Associate Executive Presbyter Search Committee, Vice-ChairMember of the Presbytery Nominating CommitteeChair of Examinations CommitteeChair of Committee of Preparation for MinistryChair of the Committee on MinistryModerator of the Administrative Commission formed to offer support and counsel for Lake Forest Presbyterian Church, Knoxville, TN. This commission was formed due to the schism which took place during the fall of 2004 when the PCUSA pastor tried to lead the congregation out of the PCUSA into the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. This Administrative Commission functioned from November, 2004 until dismissed by East Tennessee Presbytery, September 2005.Organizing Pastor and Host Congregation for a presbytery-wide and city-wide Service of Remembrance and Memorial Service for the Community and Presbytery of East Tennessee, on September 11, 2002.


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Chosen as a Member of the Pastor-Theologian Study Group for the PCUSA Office of Theology and Worship, 2000 – 2002, discussing Issues Facing the PCUSA.Staff Member, General Assembly Meeting Arrangements, 1985 – 1993, serving as a volunteer and Assembly Assistant during the tenure of Dr. James Andrews as Stated Clerk of the PCUSA, working each assembly, as well as time during the year in helping the GA Office Staff with planning and on site visits.General Assembly Committee Assistant, 1994, for the GA Standing Committee on Evangelism.

Church Characteristics Desired:

Called by grace, I seek to continue my service as Senior Minister of a local congregation, living out my calling and vocation as a Minister of Word and Sacrament. I desire to serve where Worship is the focus of church life, modeling the Catechism’s call to worship God and enjoy Him forever. I want to teach our theological and intellectual traditions to relate & integrate faith in our hearts and heads; a church where the mental, emotional, social, and cultural realities of the 21st century are taken seriously. I desire a partnership with folks that like a sense of humor, Biblical preaching & teaching, common sense & theological acumen, and plain, good old Southern hospitality, compassion, and friendship. I seek a place where we can live out our faith with passion together.I want to combine the talents from my wide experience as Consultant, Professor, Senior Minister, and Interim in the life of a congregation. My unique depth, breadth, and length of experience enable me to lead worship, care for people, and partner with any size or type congregation in its ministry, as a colleague and friend in faith in Jesus Christ.I hope to live out Ephesians 4:12, preparing the saints for ministry to build up the Body of Christ, nurturing a lay-led church, where the pastor is a partner and stakeholder, not the center of the life of the church or its ministry. I do not want to be worshipped or put on a pedestal, but be a partner and participant with those in the community of faith.

Accomplishments in present call:

I have focused on working with the Session, leaders, and members of the congregations served to help them to reclaim their self-image, do honest self-assessment, and form a positive identity as a faithful, vibrant church. These partnerships in ministry led to growth and stability in the varied congregations served.*I urged the congregations and staff members to move forward, and led the church to be mission-driven, lay-led, and renewal-focused*facilitated Sessions to claim their role and responsibilities in our Presbyterian system, educating both Deacons and Elders through a process of Officer Training*taught and nurtured both staff and members to communicate better, with clarity, candor, and honesty, about the issues faced in their common life, fostering a more collegial environment, focused on what God was calling the church to do in the future*developed and implemented enlarged, focused Stewardship and Capital campaigns, which raised more pledges and actual dollars than in past years, paying off a building debt of $600K in 2nd PC and paid of a $270K Building Debt while the interim at FPCJC


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*assisted in the transition time to engage the development tasks, assisting staff members who were seeking calls, serving as an advocate for each of them, as well as guiding the transition to an appropriate staffing model for each congregation served

Leadership Style:

I am a coach. I lead by the team concept. I encourage, question, delegate, motivate, recruit, evaluate, and inspire as all work and are strengthened. I am a Teaching Elder. I see all as colleagues/partners in ministry. I build networks, linking us together in the process of discernment and ministry, adapting to the realities of our fast-paced world of change.I covet times of shared success, rejoicing in the gifts all have to offer. I want peers who lead by example and excellence. Having talented, committed people and allowing them to do their best is real stewardship.Relationships grow by dialogue, debate, conflict, love, and empathy as we work and play together. Humor is crucial; work can be fun and enjoyed! We gather for times of planning, analysis, and scheduling based in personal relationships, laughter shared, Scripture studied, and prayers offered. I affirm all staff, whether custodian, day care teacher, or DCE. Each is vital to ministry, deserving respect and affirmation, for all are members of the priesthood of believers. So are all elders, deacons, and members as we work together in Christ’s name!I seek input from colleagues in decisions; collegial, but not afraid to lead and make decisions. I moderate the Session as a partner in ministry with my peers. I am willing to take a stand on issues of faith, practice, and polity when the need arises. In all aspects of ministry, honesty, integrity, and prayer guide me for the sake of the Gospel.Key Theological Issues:

We live in a post-9/11 world, terrorism and fear are ever before us, war is ongoing, economic challenges overwhelming, and many have lost hope. This is a challenge for preaching, teaching, and sharing the Gospel we have never faced. In an era of increasing technology/media and immediate gratification, how can we maintain the integrity of the 2000 year old Gospel message, one always relevant, yet speak in a manner that is culturally, intellectually, and morally relevant so that people can hear and understand the Gospel message with clarity? This is the key theological issue in the Church today.Our context and witness must be informed by the media available for use, the wisdom of our tradition, and the realities of the historic Biblical witness, speaking the truth in love, from within the framework of our faith and the Reformed tradition without apology, while speaking with humility, grace, and compassion.I believe we have a sentinel task and commitment in the PCUSA to work to reclaim the civility and honor that should be maintained in public and private discourse about significant issues facing us in the church and the world. In congregations, governing bodies, blogs, and other media, the tenor and tone of our language used in speaking with one another does not reflect the proper respect and dignity that is seen in our Lord Jesus Christ. I pray we can work together to end this trend and reclaim a new quality of grace and peace in our conversations with one another.

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The strength and vitality of my personal confession of faith rests in my claiming the historic affirmations of the Church as found in its creeds and confessions. I am an heir to the apostolic faith, the Reformed tradition, and the classic Presbyterian confessional heritage.I believe in God the Father Almighty, the Maker of Heaven and earth. God is made known to us in the three persons of the Trinity, as Father, as Son, and as Holy Spirit. I believe in Jesus Christ, the Son conceived by God through the Holy Spirit. Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary, lived, was crucified, died, and buried, descending into hell, death, and destruction, suffering total separation from God on our behalf for the remission of our sins. On the third day, God raised Jesus from the dead. The resurrection is a real event in time, space, and history, not a tool of magic, myth, or metaphor. Jesus Christ is the Risen Lord, reigning in power at the right hand of God; and, he shall come again to judge both the living and the dead.I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life, who at Pentecost called forth the Church in power to give witness to Jesus Christ; in the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic church, which is made visible by the witness of confessing Christians everywhere. The Church is called forth in mission, giving witness to the grace, mercy, and love of God as seen in Jesus Christ. I believe in justification by grace through faith alone, grounded in the Reformation and Protestant traditions of Luther, Calvin, and so many others. I am a sinner saved not by my works, worth, or deeds, but by the grace and love of God. I am a broken Presbyterian pastor, who ministers to broken people, with broken dreams, in a broken church, in a broken denomination, in a broken world, seeking to be touched, transformed, and taught by the Word of Truth and Hope, knowing we are lost without the sovereign love and grace of God. I believe and accept the Holy Scriptures as the only unique and authoritative witness to Jesus Christ in the Church universal, God's Word to me personally as a Christian, and the Word of God still speaking in and to the Church and the world. The Scriptures are our rule and guide in all matters of the faith. By the inspiration of the Holy Spirit in and through human beings, the Old and New Testaments were written, gathered, and exist today to tell the story of God's grace, love, and our only hope. I believe Scripture is the Word of God, inspired in its original writing, still inspired by the Holy Spirit in its reading, preaching, and hearing today, becoming the living, breathing, Word of God anew for us today.I believe, with John Calvin, that the Church exists where the Word is preached and heard, where the Sacraments are rightly administered and received, and where Church discipline is properly exercised as a means of mercy and grace. We are called to live in obedience to God, to exhibit love of God and of neighbor, and to show Christ's gracious presence to the world by being the body of Christ in unity and a visible witness of Christ to all humanity.I believe Baptism is a sacrament signifying our entrance and engrafting into the body of Christ; that regardless of its manner, mode, or one's age when it is administered, it is a rite of the church that should be administered only once in a Christian's life. The Lord's Supper is a meal of grace given to remind us of our Lord's constant provision for us and should not be eaten unworthily or without preparation. Through the celebration of this feast, we continually proclaim the Lord's death until he comes again. May God guide and strengthen us as we seek to honor our Lord and the traditions of the faith given to the saints.

Name: Janet Bartholomew Winslow

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Membership Presbytery: San Fernando Presbytery

Ordination Date: 4/20/1996

Formal Education: California State University, Northridge B.S. : 1977San Francisco Theological Seminary, San Anselmo CA M.Div.: 1994McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago IL D.Min. : 2005Multicultural Ministries Conference

Experience Level: 8 years or moreEmployment Type: Full-timeSexual Misconduct Self-Certification Statement: I certify below that no civil, criminal, ecclesiastical complaint has ever been sustained* or is pending* against me for sexual misconduct; and I have never resigned or been terminated from a position for reasons related to sexual misconduct.

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

Past Experience:

Pastor, Shadow Hills CA; 125 members, suburban: 1996 to presentDirector of Family Ministries, La Canada CA; 1600 members, suburban: 1992 – 1996Director of Christian Education, Reseda CA; 250 members, suburban: 1990 – 1992Work experience prior to 1990:University Lecturer, Rehabilitation Services Administrator, NPO ConsultantAdjunct Therapy Supervisor, Recreation Therapist, High School Teacher

Other Services:

General Assembly CommissionerSynod of So. CA & HI/Presbyterian FoundationNovember – Presbyterian Partners in Planned Giving BoardPresbytery of San FernandoModerator – Investigation Committee/Prosecuting CommitteeMember – Synod Stimulus Fund Grant Evaluation TeamMember – Administrative CommissionsModerator – Christian Formation CommitteeModerator – Church Leadership Development Event Planning Team (3 events)Speaker – Church Leadership Development Events ”Grant Writing,” “Intro. to Deacon Ministry”, “Conversations in Crisis” Member – Evangelism and Church Development Committee


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Supervisor/Mentor to SeminariansPreacher/Worship Leader – Various Ordination/Installation ServicesVarious EventsPreacher – Companions on the Inner Way Retreat (4 retreats)Member – Companions on the Inner Way Retreat Leadership Team (6 retreats)Speaker – Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver Support, and various advocacy groups

Church Characteristics Desired:

I am called to serve a congregation willing to take risks for God in order to be a dynamic and authentic body of Christ. I seek a congregation that practices Christian hospitality, reaching out and welcoming all to the family of God. Members seek to deepen their faith and take prayer seriously. They sincerely care for each other, agree to disagree, laugh and celebrate together.I have a gift and passion for proclaiming the Gospel. I weave biblical truths and daily life into thought-provoking and uplifting messages that draw listeners closer to God and open them to the Lord’s comfort, guidance, and call to serve. I have designed and led traditional and contemporary worship services, as well as spiritual retreats.Drawing on my experience as a university instructor, I encourage adults to deepen their faith and knowledge through discussion, inquiry, and reflection. I taught courses that culminated in designing special worship services.I have served as administrator and consultant to non-profit and social service organizations. I am adept in financial management and stewardship.I bring unique gifts and experience to pastoral care and visitation ministry. I personally experienced the challenge of care giving and the power of faith in the face of progressive disability. Three years ago, my 59 year old husband died from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. I tread lightly in personal lives for it is holy ground; a place where we experience God in profound ways.

Accomplishments in present call:I am currently serving as Pastor at Shadow Hills Presbyterian Church. (shadowhillschurch.com) The Shadow Hills congregation is small but strong with about one hundred in worship on Sundays. Shadow Hills members are creative, energetic, and committed to proclaiming the Gospel through word and deed. During my tenure, two members have been ordained to pastoral ministry and one is currently attending seminary. Two members are commissioned lay pastors.Shadow Hills Presbyterian Church is the community church. The annual “Mission Possible” weekend sends over one hundred servants into our community. We partner with the local United Methodist Church, Bailey Center, providing food and clothing to our needy neighbors. Our commissioned Community Liaison coordinates our involvement in a full range of community events and neighborhood boards. We were awarded a Community Beautification Grant by the City of Los Angeles, two First Five Development Grants from the State of California and Mission Stimulus Funds from our synod. We host LAFD Community Emergency Response Team trainings and are working to become a staging center in the event of a major earthquake or wildfire. The annual “Blessing of the Animals” reinforces our equestrian community’s self image as a little piece of country at the edge of the big city. The weekly “Pets Are Welcome Service” (PAWS) offers an informal opportunity to praise God with our animal friends.


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Leadership Style:Congregational ministry is a communal activity. It is the people and events in the life of the church that continually shape our vision and plans. Therefore I strive, through my preaching and leadership development, to keep our focus on catching a glimpse of God’s dream for our congregation. This is reinforced as our session and deacon meetings are conducted in a worship format.My strongest image of leadership is that of service. Guided by this image, my ministry tends to be very relational. My leadership skills include active listening and prayerful discernment. I devote considerable time and energy to train and support lay servant-leaders. My goal is that these lay leaders will empower everyone – children, teens, adults, seniors, even shut-ins – to use their unique gifts in Christ’s service.I have been successful at drawing people into active ministry teams by articulating God’s call and linking gifts and passion to the needs of the congregation, community, and world. I am skilled at facilitating strategic planning and my contagious enthusiasm provides energy and confidence that Christ’s mission can be realized through us.One of my favorite expressions is “all ministry is an experiment.” Therefore, I encourage others to attempt the extraordinary, acknowledging that ministry is fine-tuned over time and that God empowers us to serve in ways we never imagined.

Key Theological Issues:An important issue facing our church is how we can faithfully spread the Gospel in a fearful and hurting world. In our postmodern society, many people see little value in church involvement. Christians are sometimes viewed as judgmental and out of touch with contemporary issues. Therefore, we are called to put a new face on the church of Jesus Christ; a face that is more Christ-like, inclusive, and grace-filled. We are to confidently share the Gospel’s Good News in traditional and innovative ways, as well as openly communicate how faith impacts our lives and informs our views and actions.We face the challenge to be relevant to our community by becoming more culturally and ethnically sensitive and involved. We are presented with the opportunity to grapple with maintaining the integrity of the Gospel while respecting a diversity of opinions and worldviews. What’s more, as Christ’s peacemakers, we are called to build bridges between factions within our churches and communities.As the Body of Christ, it is essential that we act with compassion for justice. We are called to speak out and work alongside those whose voices are often misunderstood or unheard. The people of Antioch said of the early Christians, “See how they love each other.” May the people today say of us, “See how they love each other … and the world.”

Statement Of Faith:In life and in death, I belong, body and soul, to the one triune God, whom I worship and serve and whom alone I confess and trust. I trust in God, the Holy One of Israel, Yahweh, who spoke through the prophets; my creator, creator and sustainer of all that is seen and unseen,God created all people equal and good to live in community; my sovereign, who calls me through baptism to the covenant family ordered by the Word for salvation and service; my loving parent, whom Jesus called “Abba”, “Father”, ordering life to God’s purpose, nurturing me in times of joy and pain, challenging me to live to my full potential. And yet, I sin against God.I claim mastery over my own life. I worship the created above the creator. With grace and mercy,


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God forgives my weakness and sin. God’s love is ever faithful. I trust in Jesus Christ; fully human, fully God; the Word of God made flesh as revealed through the Scripture. God sent Jesus to act as my brother, my personal mediator to God so I too may call God, “Abba”, “Father”; my teacher, inspiring me through words and deeds to proclaim the Good News, respect and care for all of God’s people, strive for peace, justice, and freedom; my Lord, weaving the fragments of my life into patterns of purpose, calling the church into being, uniting all believers in worship and service; my Savior, who joins me in communion to remember his unjust condemnation by humankind, crucifixion with full human suffering, and death for my sins and the sins of the world. God raised this Jesus for the salvation of all God’s own. I trust in the Holy Spirit, who justifies me by grace through faith; responds to spoken and unspoken prayer, renewing me with fresh breath and insight, empowering me with guidance and strength, embracing me with love;guides the revelation of salvation through the Scripture, awakening me to new dimensions of faith; sanctifies the sacraments of baptism and communion, drawing me ever closer to my Lord;kindles my passion to express my gratitude to God as steward of creation and disciple of Christ Jesus.


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Actual receipts for 2012

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Intent 2012 Intent SMS Per Capita POJ Budget DMS ECO Total

Aberdour Presbyterian Church 0.00 800.00 520.00 1,320.00African Immigrant Fellowship 0.00 240.00 240.00All Souls Presbyterian Church 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00Amelia Presbyterian Church 600.00 600.00 600.00Ampthill Presbyterian Church 5,500.00 5,000.00 5,750.00 5,750.00Ashland Presbyterian Church 3,300.00 2,550.00 750.00 3,300.00Bethany Presbyterian Church 500.00 500.00 500.00Bethesda Presbyterian Church 0.00 250.00 250.00Bethlehem Presbyterian Church 6,360.00 2,000.00 4,360.00 6,360.00Beulah Presbyterian Church 0.00 0.00Blackstone Presbyterian Church 4,800.00 0.00 1,120.47 2,300.00 1,379.53 4,800.00Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church 3,500.00 884.17 884.17Bon Air Presbyterian Church 38,100.00 36,600.00 1,500.00 38,100.00Bott Memorial Presbyterian Church 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00Brandermill Church 47,750.00 48,024.35 1,000.00 49,024.35Brett-Reed Memorial Church 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00Burkeville Presbyterian Church 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00Byrd Presbyterian Church 2,400.00 2,400.00 2,400.00 2,400.00Campbell Memorial Presbyterian Church 10,700.00 5,800.00 4,900.00 10,700.00Charlottesville First Presbyterian Church 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00Chase City First Presbyterian Church 0.00 0.00Chester Presbyterian Church 29,658.62 25,000.00 5,213.00 30,213.00Christ Presbyterian Church 600.00 600.00 600.00

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Christian Arabic Fellowship 0.00 4,300.00 4,300.00Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church 4,595.00 8,200.00 2,050.00 8,200.00 10,250.00Concord Presbyterian Church 3,000.00 800.00 2,200.00 3,000.00Cove Presbyterian Church 1,000.00 579.49 423.51 1,003.00Covenant Presbyterian Church 3,750.00 3,750.00 3,750.00 3,750.00Crestwood Presbyterian Church 0.00 1,666.67 1,666.67Culpeper Presbyterian Church 12,000.00 9,000.00 3,000.00 12,000.00Eastminster Presbyterian Church 6,000.00 5,300.00 5,300.00 5,300.00Ebenezer Presbyterian Church 450.00 250.00 250.00Emporia First Presbyterian Church 4,775.00 4,000.00 775.00 4,775.00Fairfield Presbyterian Church 8,400.00 7,200.00 7,200.00 7,200.00Forest Hill Presbyterian Church 4,579.54 4,000.00 580.00 4,580.00Fredericksburg Presbyterian Church 62,350.00 53,100.00 5,250.00 4,000.00 62,350.00Gayton Kirk Presbyterian Church 3,000.00 2,750.00 2,750.00Genito Presbyterian Church 2,400.00 2,400.00 2,400.00Ginter Park Presbyterian Church 20,000.00 15,000.00 2,376.00 940.00 18,316.00Gordonsville Presbyterian Church 1,400.00 1,400.00 1,400.00Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church 1,700.00 2,085.48 2,085.48Greenwood Presbyterian Church 0.00 600.00 600.00Gregory Memorial Presbyterian Church 5,100.00 4,400.00 300.00 4,700.00Hartwood Presbyterian Church 0.00 3,600.00 3,600.00Hawkins Memorial Presbyterian Church 300.00 300.00 300.00Hebron Presbyterian Church 3,100.00 0.00Hopewell First Presbyterian Church 0.00 0.00

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King's Chapel Presbyterian Church 4,200.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00Kirk O'Cliff Presbyterian Church 4,500.00 3,660.00 600.00 3,060.00 3,660.00Lakeside Presbyterian Church 0.00 0.00Laurel Presbyterian Church 4,800.00 4,800.00 4,800.00Lawrenceville Presbyterian Church 0.00 0.00Lord Jesus Korean Presbyterian Church 20,000.00 19,000.00 19,000.00 19,000.00Louisa Presbyterian Church 1,400.00 1,400.00 1,400.00Madison Presbyterian Church 6,600.00 6,500.00 6,500.00 6,500.00Mattoax Presbyterian Church 260.05 260.05 260.05Meadows Presbyterian Church 13,000.00 13,000.00 13,000.00Mechanicsville Presbyterian Church 2,000.00 500.00 500.00 1,000.00 2,000.00Milden Presbyterian Church 4,957.00 4,957.00 4,957.00Milford Presbyterian Church 2,100.00 402.00 1,698.00 2,100.00Mitchells Presbyterian Church 1,500.00 1,800.00 1,800.00 1,800.00Montrose Presbyterian Church 500.00 500.00 500.00New Covenant Presbyterian Church 1,000.00 0.00New Hanover Presbyterian Church 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00Oak Grove Presbyterian Church 550.00 550.00 183.00 183.00 184.00 550.00Ogden Presbyterian Church 0.00 0.00Olivet Presbyterian Church 17,000.00 13,000.00 4,000.00 17,000.00Orange Presbyterian Church 6,200.00 6,000.00 6,000.00Overbrook Presbyterian Church 13,000.00 12,000.00 12,000.00Petersburg Second Presbyterian Church 0.00 0.00Third Presbyterian Church 0.00 6,345.80 6,345.80




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Pine Grove Presbyterian Church 0.00 0.00Praise The Lord (Ju-Chan-Yang) Presbyterian Church 600.00 600.00 600.00Providence Forge Presbyterian Church 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00Providence Presbyterian Church, Gum Spring 1,000.00 500.00 500.00 1,000.00Providence Presbyterian Church, Powhatan 500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00Pryor Memorial Presbyterian Church 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00Rennie Memorial Presbyterian Church 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00

Richmond First Presbyterian Church 106,500.00100,000.0

0 6,000.00 106,000.00Richmond First United Presbyterian Church 1,000.00 2,851.00 2,851.00Richmond Second Presbyterian Church 45,000.00 40,000.00 3,000.00 43,000.00Richmond Third Presbyterian Church 0.00 0.00River Road Presbyterian Church 30,000.00 30,000.00 30,000.00Rivermont Presbyterian Church 500.00 500.00 500.00Rockfish Presbyterian Church 12,938.00 12,938.00 12,938.00Rosewood Presbyterian Church 0.00 0.00Salem Presbyterian Church 2,300.00 2,300.00 3,554.89 3,554.89Salisbury Presbyterian Church 55,000.00 49,000.00 6,000.00 55,000.00Sandston Presbyterian Church 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00Scottsville Presbyterian Church 500.00 500.00 1,000.00 1,000.00South Hill Presbyterian Church 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00South Plains Presbyterian Church 4,900.00 2,200.00 3,350.00 5,550.00Southminster Presbyterian Church 13,500.00 13,500.00 13,500.00 13,500.00Spotsylvania Presbyterian Church 0.00 0.00 0.00St Andrews Presbyterian Church 0.00 7,600.00 3,080.00 10,680.00




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St Giles Presbyterian Church 0.00 0.00St James Presbyterian Church 0.00 0.00

Summit Presbyterian Church 9,750.0012,375.0

0 1,000.00 13,375.00Swift Creek Presbyterian Church 13,500.00 13,500.00 9,500.00 4,000.00 13,500.00Tabor Presbyterian Church 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00Tappahannock Chapel 15,334.00 10,407.00 10,406.50 10,406.50Three Chopt Presbyterian Church 22,000.00 28,310.53 28,310.53Thyne Memorial Presbyterian Church 0.00 550.00 550.00Trinity Presbyterian Church 0.00 750.00 250.00 250.00

Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church 29,000.00 29,000.00 5,505.00 3,195.0020,300.0

0 29,000.00Village Presbyterian Church 2,340.00 2,340.00 1,950.00 585.00 2,535.00Waddell Memorial Presbyterian Church 750.00 750.00 750.00Wesley Presbyterian Church 2,300.00 1,900.00 1,900.00Westminster Charlottesville Presbyterian Church 76,500.00 76,500.00 750.00 77,250.00Westminster Petersburg Presbyterian Church 750.00 0.00Westminster Richmond Presbyterian Church 8,500.00 7,000.00 7,000.00 7,000.00Woodlawn Presbyterian Church 2,700.00 1,375.00 1,100.00 2,475.00Woodville Presbyterian Church 3,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00Wylliesburg Presbyterian Church 500.00 500.00 282.00 218.00 500.00Zion Hill Presbyterian Church 0.00

Totals 161,269.00 914,385.21787,709.2

4 19,039.2070,552.6

7 58,025.33 13,940.00 949,266.44

2012 BUDGET REPORT


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2012 BUDGET



POJ TEAMS & PURPOSE GROUPS

2012 Projected

Jan - Dec Actual Intent Intents $Over Budget

IncomeUndesignated Support (POJ, Synod Per Capita, and G.A.) 788,536.74 776,015.00 22,875.00 -10,353.26

POJ Annual Budget 59,676.38 51,628.00 8,048.38

Per Capita ( $.80 for Synod; $6.63 for G.A.) 24,817.95 14,843.00 0.00 9,974.95

Designated Giving to Validated Missions thru G.A. 61,821.55 57,734.00 6,200.00 -2,112.45

General Assembly Extra Commitment Opportunities 2,440.00 0.00 2,440.00

Other Designated Mission - non G.A. 40,242.32 12,000.00

Checking Account Interest 35.57 28.00 7.57

Endowment-Church Dev/Redev Proj. 97,681.58 108,200.00 -10,518.42

Insurance Dividend Income - Brotherhood 0.00 0.00

Other Designated Income 17,046.31 24,300.00 -7,253.69

1,092,298.40 1,044,748.00 29,075.00

Camp Hanover Income 501,105.27 625,000.00 -123,894.73

TOTAL POJ/CAMP HANOVER INCOME 1,593,403.67 1,669,748.00 29,075.00 -105,419.33

SYNOD AND GENERAL ASSEMBLYSynod Support 20,016.80 21,268.00 -1,251.20

GA Support

Per Capita 165,889.00 165,889.00 0.00

Shared Mission Support 64,261.55 63,934.00 327.55

TOTAL SYNOD AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY 250,167.35 251,091.00

2012 BUDGETPOJ TEAMS & PURPOSE

GROUPS

2012 Projected

Jan - Dec Actual Intent Intents$Over

Budget



Other Designated Gifts - non G.A. 40,242.32 12,000.00

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

CONSTITUTIONAL COMMITTEES:COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY

5601 · Committee on Ministry Admin. 4,008.59 4,500.00 -491.41

5602 · Training Events 500.00 -500.00

Total COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY 4,008.59 5,000.00

COMMITTEE ON PREP FOR MINISTRY

5701 · Scholarships 22,000.00 22,000.00 0.00

5702 · Psychological evaluations 1,310.00 1,600.00 -290.00

5703 · Comm on Prep for Min Admin 407.40 1,000.00 -592.60

5710 · Travel 159.08 800.00 -640.92

Total COMMITTEE ON PREP FOR MINISTRY 23,876.48 25,400.00

COMMITTEE ON REPRESENTATION 0.00 0.00

5900 · NOMINATIONS COMM

5901 · Admin. Expenses 34.12 500.00 -465.88

5903 - GA Alternate Commissioners 5,562.68 5,000.00 562.68

Total 5900 · NOMINATIONS COMM 5,596.80 5,500.00

5950 · PERMANENT JUDICIAL COMMISION 17.63 1,000.00 -982.37

TOTAL CONSTITUTIONAL COMMITTEES 33,499.50 36,900.00

COMMUNICATION & COORDINATION TEAM5102 · Communications 25,579.64 30,000.00 -4,420.36

POJ Staff

5104 · Salaries 181,175.05 186,089.59 -4,914.54

5105 · Housing Allowances 28,500.00 28,500.00 0.00


GROUPS

2012 Projected


Budget



5106 · Payroll Taxes 15,879.35 15,882.41 -3.06

5107 · Auto expense-Gen Pres 3,009.33 3,000.00 9.33

5110 · Pension/medical expense 50,271.00 49,751.00 520.00

5117 · Staff Professional Expenses 301.82 400.00 -98.18

5117-1 - Professional Exp. - Rhyne 1,447.58 2,000.00 -552.42

5117-2 - GP Sabbatical 7,500.00 7,500.00 0.00

5118 · Medical Reimbursement 5,824.87 7,000.00 -1,175.13

Total POJ Staff 293,909.00 300,123.00

5120 · Presbytery Meeting Expenses 719.00 1,000.00 -281.00

5271 - Land Purchases for New Church Develop. 52,218.19 50,000.00 2,218.19

Presbytery Office Expense

5504 - Utilities 10,066.01 10,894.00 -827.99

5508 - Grounds/Building Maintenance 4,850.68 3,831.00 1,019.68

5502 · Insurance 4,733.05 4,600.00 133.05

5505 · Office supplies 4,823.47 4,000.00 823.47

5506 · Postage 2,362.88 3,500.00 -1,137.12

5507 · Telephone 5,132.82 5,000.00 132.82

5511 · Audit 9,900.00 9,900.00 0.00

5512 · Payroll expense 500.68 600.00 -99.32

5515 · Xerox-meter usage 0.00 0.00

5541 - Rent Expense 0.00 0.00

Total Presbytery Office Expense 42,369.59 42,325.00

5540 · General Presbyter Expenses 572.61 500.00 72.61

5560 · Communication & Coordination Admin. Expenses 1,106.73 850.00 256.73


GROUPS

2012 Projected


Budget



5530 - Capital Replacement Transfer Expense 7,500.00 7,500.00 0.00

Total C & C Team 423,974.76 432,298.00

LEADERSHIP CONNECTION TEAM :Administrative Expenses for Team

Acts 16:5 ** 0.00 0.00

Black Caucus 2,152.24 7,000.00 -4,847.76

Camp Hanover (POJ Subsidy) 128,324.57 135,000.00 -6,675.43

CAPS 500.00 500.00 0.00

Collegiate Ministries ** 70,999.93 73,000.00 -2,000.07

Older Adult 1,347.67 1,830.00 -482.33

Resource Center 3,450.00 4,000.00 -550.00

Small Church 1,079.02 1,000.00 79.02

Small Church Summer Intern 10,068.91 10,000.00 68.91

SPIM 2,099.15 4,200.00 -2,100.85

Youth Ministry 4,288.50 9,661.00 -5,372.50

TOTAL LEADERSHIP CONNECTION 224,309.99 246,191.00

MISSION AND SERVICE TEAM:Administrative Expenses for Team 285.01

Disaster Relief Team** 0.00 0.00

Eastminster Presbyterian Church 11,000.00 11,000.00 0.00

First Things First 1,500.00 1,500.00 0.00

Friends of Forman College 8,750.00 8,750.00 0.00

Haiti 5,999.50 6,000.00 -0.50

Hunger** 0.00 0.00 0.00


GROUPS

2012 Projected


Budget

New Church Development 45,463.39 48,900.00 -3,436.61



Piedmont PG 2,000.00 6,500.00 -4,500.00

Presbytery Women 4,500.00 4,500.00 0.00

Public Policy 7,015.97 9,000.00 -1,984.03

World Mission 6,640.00 9,000.00 -2,360.00

Daughters of Zelophehad 0.00 0.00

TOTAL MISSION AND SERVICE 93,153.87 105,150.00

Camp Hanover Expenses net of subsidy 501,105.27 625,000.00 -123,894.73

TOTAL EXPENSE: 1,566,453.06 1,708,630.00 -142,176.94

TOTAL NET INCOME: 26,950.61 -9,807.00


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NOMINATIONS - presbyteryofthejames.orgpresbyteryofthejames.org/PRESBYTERY MEETINGS/2013... · Web viewA more detailed report of the sabbatical will be in the next issue of the VINE