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Summer 2017 Meeting of
Second Presbytery
June 6, 2017 – 10:00 AM
Youth Activities Building, Bonclarken
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Contents CERTIFICATION OF RULING ELDER .................................................................................... 3
AGENDA ........................................................................................................................................ 4
Minutes of Called Meetings of April 22 & 23, 2017 ...................................................................... 5
Report of the Stated Clerk............................................................................................................. 16
A Tribute to James T. Corbitt ....................................................................................................... 17
Committee on Minister and His Work .......................................................................................... 19
The Committee on Stewardship .................................................................................................... 27
Treasurer’s Report ........................................................................................................................ 30
Statistical Report - 2016................................................................................................................ 33
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CERTIFICATION OF RULING ELDER SECOND PRESBYTERY, ASSOCIATE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Form of Government
10.6 Those entitled to sit as members of this court also shall include at least one elder from each congregation.
10.7 Congregations having more than three hundred communicant members are entitled to send two elder
representatives, the basis for representation continues in this proportion. The stated clerk of each Presbytery
shall submit to the principal clerk of the General Synod a statement stating the Presbyters are duly certified.
Certificate is to be filled out and signed by the Moderator or Clerk of Session.
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The Session of the _______________________________________Church, meeting on ________
20 ____________ ,hereby appoints Ruling Elder _______________ to be the delegate of this
congregation to the ___________________________ meeting of the Second Presbytery of the
Associate
Reformed Presbyterian Church to be held at the ___________________________ Church on
___________________ , 20 __ , or
wherever and whenever the said court shall meet, to consult, determine, and vote on all things
that may come before the Court, according to the Word of God and the Standards and
Constitution of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.
In the event the Ruling Elder appointed is unable to attend, we appoint
________________________________ to serve as alternate Ruling Elder delegate.
Date ___________________ _________
Moderator or Clerk of Session ______________________
This completed certificate is to be given to the Stated Clerk when you register for the meeting.
The official roll of Elder Delegates will be constructed from these certificates
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AGENDA SUMMER MEETING OF SECOND PRESBYTERY
JUNE 6, 2017 – 10:00 AM
YOUTH ACTIVITIES BUILDING, BONCLARKEN
Call to order Moderator Todd McCoy
Quorum established
Opening prayer Moderator Todd McCoy
Adoption of the agenda
Approval of the Minutes from the Spring 2017 Meeting
Approval of the Minutes from the April 22 and 23, 2017 Called Meetings
Report of the Stated Clerk
Committee Reports:
Candidates and Credentials
Examination of Dr. Bell
Church Extension
Minister and His Work
Stewardship
Treasurer’s report
2016 Annual Report to Synod
Other Business:
Motion: That all those submitting excuses for this meeting of Presbytery are excused;
that retired Ministers, Military Chaplains and Missionaries are granted an excuse if not
attending and that anyone not submitting an excuse be given an unexcused absence.
Announcements:
The Fall Meeting of Presbytery will be held on October 10, 2017. The meeting will be at the Ora
ARP Church in Gray Court, SC. The meeting begins at 10:00 AM.
Psalm 133, Bible Songs 280 – “Christian Unity”
Benediction
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Minutes of Called Meetings of April 22 & 23, 2017 Called Meeting of Second Presbytery
22 April 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Unity ARP Church
CALL TO ORDER: Minister & His Work Chair Steve Kern called the meeting to order.
QUORUM: Quorum established (see attached).
MOTION: Parliamentarian Patrick Malphrus made the motion to elect Steve Kern as
Moderator Pro-tem in absence of Moderator and Vice-Moderator; seconded by Reading
Clerk John Paul Marr. Motion approved unanimously.
PRAYER: Prayer offered by Moderator Pro-tem Steve Kern.
MINUTES: Reading Clerk Marr to take minutes of the meeting.
Reading Clerk Marr presented the call of John Cook by the Session and members of White
Oak ARP Church to become the pastor of White Oak ARP Church. John Cook accepted the
call (see attached).
MOTION: Peter Waid made the motion to approve the call of John Cook as the Minister of
Word and Sacrament of White Oak ARP Church effective 1 May; seconded by Craig
Wieberdink. Motion approved unanimously.
John Cook made comments of appreciation.
MOTION: Craig Wieberdink made the motion to dissolve the pastoral relationship between
John Cook and Peachtree Corners ARP Church effective 30 April and declare the pulpit
vacant; seconded by Peter Waid. Motion approved unanimously.
MOTION: Peter Waid made the motion to grant the Committee on Minister and His Work
commission status to install John Cook as Minister of Word and Sacrament at White Oak
ARP Church date and time to be determined; seconded by David Griffin. Motion approved
unanimously.
MOTION: David Griffin made the motion to dissolve the associate pastoral relationship
between Mackay Smith and White Oak ARP Church to enable him to accept a call from
Lake Wales ARP Church; seconded by Peter Waid. Motion approved unanimously.
Peter Waid commended Mackay Smith for his diligent work at White Oak ARP Church and
in serving our Presbytery, particularly as the Chair of the Committee on Christian Education.
Craig Wieberdink prayed for White Oak ARP Church and their search for an Associate
Minister, for Peachtree Corners ARP Church as they establish a search committee and in this
time of transition, and for John Cook and Mackay Smith and their families.
MOTION: Craig Wieberdink made the motion to adjourn; seconded by David Griffin. Motion
approved unanimously.
Moderator Pro-tem Steve Kern thanked Unity ARP Church for hosting the Called Meeting.
PRAYER: David Griffin closed the meeting with prayer.
Respectfully Submitted,
John Paul Marr, Reading Clerk
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22 April 2017 Called Meeting of Second Presbytery Attendance
Glenn Smotherman, Ruling Elder, Peachtree Corners ARPC
Tom A. Dillard, Ruling Elder, Devenger Road ARPC
Jim Wessells, Ruling Elder, White Oak ARPC
Rob Gentry, Ruling Elder (observing), White Oak ARPC
Brion K. Holzberger, Ruling Elder, Unity ARPC
John Cook, Teaching Elder, Peachtree Corners ARPC
David Griffin, Teaching Elder, Greenville ARPC
Tom Shoger, Teaching Elder (retired), Committee on Church Extension
Peter Waid, Teaching Elder, Spartanburg ARP Church
Patrick Malphrus, Teaching Elder, Devenger Road ARPC
Craig Wieberdink, Teaching Elder (without charge), Committee on Minister and His Work
John Paul Marr, Teaching Elder, Troy ARPC
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CHURCH DIRECTORY FOR 2017
Reverend Matthew S. Miller ................................................................................... Senior Pastor Reverend David T. Griffin ................. Associate Pastor of Congregational Care and Membership Reverend Derek A. Wells ....................................... Director of Discipleship and Family Ministries Rebekah Harkins ...................................................................... Director of Children's Ministries Andrew Di lulio.. ............................................................................ Director of Student Ministries Sarah Duerk ................................................................ Greenville ARP Day School Coordinator T. J. Ellis ........................................................................................................... Director of Music Cheri Owensby ................................................................................ Director of Children's Choirs Felicia Dykes ................................................................................................................. Organist Beth McCary ................................................................................................. Financial Secretary T. J. Ellis ................................................................................................ Administrative Assistant
THE SESSION
Joe Patrick .......................................................................................................... Vice-Moderator
Jimmy Feemster ................................................................................................................. Clerk
2017 2018 2019 2020
Mike Evans Dan Eller Welch Bostick Brad Cain
Joe Patrick Jimmy Feemster David Conner Chip Smith Dan Williams Richard Mitchell John Wingate David Vickery, Sr.
THE DIACONATE
Jenks Patrick .............................................................................................................. Chairman Daniel Williams ............................................................................................................ Secretary
2017 2018 2019 Bob Jeter J. B. Garrett Randy Epps Carol Junker Stuart Jackson Jacob Gamble Russell Lowery Jenks Patrick Steven Lewandowski Kevin Lyda Daniel Williams David Pendergrass Lucynda Moore Lucas Young Alec Worthington
CONGREGATIONAL OFFICERS
David Pendergrass ......................... Chairman
Maurice Beckham ................... Vice-Chairman
Chip Smith ......................................... Treasurer
WOMEN'S MINISTRIES
Connie Decker ............................... President Paula Williams ...................... President-Elect Ann Nickles .................................. Secretary Susan Crout ................................... Treasurer
CIRCLE CHAIRMAN
Emily T. Patrick ....................... Circle of Grace Laura Hornby ............................... Hope Circle Susan Tanner ........... The Lunch Bunch Circle Sara Jane Bostick ......... Mary Beckham Circle
Ann Nickles ..................... Mary Woods Circle
MISSIONARIES
Rev. and Mrs. Scott Andes (Victoria) ................................................................................. USA Rev. and Mrs. Jodie Gaston (Tina) .................................................................................. Wales Mr. and Mrs. John Lehner (Judy) ...................................................................................... Spain
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ORDINATION PARTICIPANTS
Mr. Steve Kern Mr. Kern is an elder at the Devenger Road ARP Church and currently serves as mod-
erator of the Minister and His Work Committee for Second Presbytery. Derek would
like to thank Steve for overseeing this ordination service.
Rev. David Griffin Rev. Griffin is an ordained minister of Second Presbytery and currently serves as the
Associate Pastor of the Greenville ARP Church. Derek would like to thank David for
his faithful pastoral support and prayers throughout this process. He would like also like
to thank his wife Sharon for being a model of godliness to the Wells family.
Rev. Matthew Miller Rev. Miller is an ordained minister of Second Presbytery and currently serves as the
Senior Pastor of the Greenville ARP Church. Derek would like to thank Matt for his
brotherhood and the experience of shared joy in life and ministry.
Mr. John Wingate Mr. Wingate is an elder of the Greenville ARP Church. Derek would like to thank
John for his graciousness in always reaching out to support him. His relationship as
an elder and friend have been a highlight in Derek's time of service at Greenville ARP.
Rev. Andy Lewis Rev. Lewis is the Senior Pastor at Mitchell Road Presbyterian Church. Derek would like
to thank Andy for his years of service as his pastor and friend. Andy's willingness to
walk with Derek in learning what it means to love Jesus and others while helping him
discern his sense of calling to ministry will never be forgotten.
Dr. Mark McDowell Dr. McDowell is the minister of Young Adults and Christian Education at First
Presbyterian Church in Columbia, SC. He is also the newly appointed Executive
Director of Reformed Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas. Derek would like to thank
Mark for the consistent witness of a wise and gracious friendship.
Rev. Blair Smith Rev. Smith is the Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological
Seminary in Charlotte, NC. Derek would like to thank Blair for his friendship,
expressed in his steady affirmation, faithful presence, and wise counsel over the years.
"Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For
if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he
falls and has not another to lift him up!" - Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
A Service of Ordination for
Derek Andrew Wells
ORDER OF WORSHIP
PRELUDE: "Guide Me, 0 Thou Great Jehovah" arr. Held
Felicia Dykes, organist
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Elder Steve Kern, Moderator
CALL TO WORSHIP AND OPENING PRAYER Rev. Matthew Miller
* HYMN 1: "Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty" LOBE DEN HERREN
SCRIPTURE READINGS: from Ezekiel 34 Rev. Mark McDowell
SERMON: "Shepherding Like the King' Rev. McDowell
ORDINATION:
CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS Elder Kern
ORDINATION AND LAYING ON OF HANDS Rev. David Griffin
DECLARATION OF ORDINATION Rev. Miller
INSTALLATION:
QUESTIONS TO PASTOR
DECLARATION OF INSTALLATION
CHARGE TO THE PASTOR
CHARGE TO THE CONGREGATION
PRAYER FOR THE PASTOR
Elder Kern
Rev. Andy Lewis
Elder John Wingate
Rev. Blair Smith
HYMN 379: "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" NETTLETON
BENEDICTION Rev. Derek A. Wells
POSTLUDE: "How Firm a Foundation" an. Kosche
Members of congregation stand, if able.
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Report of the Stated Clerk I owe the court an apology as I neglected to include a vote for the following change to the FOG
in the agenda for the spring meeting:
Moderator's Committee on Memorials Recommendation #2: That in light of the concern for clarity the following changes be made to the FOG 5:11: remove the sentences in bold and replace them with the sentences underlined.
5:11 current The congregational treasurer, who is entrusted with the regular offerings of the congregation, shall be responsible to the oversight of the diaconate. A monthly financial report of the congregational treasurer shall be included in the minutes of the diaconate. An outside entity, someone not directly connected to the congregation, shall conduct a financial review to ensure full accuracy and disclosure of church finances. Such a review shall be paid out of the church's funds, made part of the sessional record, and made available to any member who wishes to view it. Such a review shall be conducted no less frequently than every third year.
5:11 revision
The congregational treasurer, who is entrusted with the regular offerings of the congregation, shall be responsible to the oversight of the diaconate. A monthly financial report of the congregational treasurer shall be included in the minutes of the diaconate. An objective and financially literate party, someone not directly connected to the maintenance of the financial records, or receipt and/or distribution of church funds, shall conduct an annual financial review. Such review shall be designed to provide at least limited assurance that (1) financial assets are properly safeguarded, and (2) the reported financial statements are complete and accurate. Do you approve of this revision _____YES _____NO ____ABSTAIN
I have called the Rev. Beard, the clerk of synod, and he tells me we can vote on this in our
summer meeting. So I am recommending that a vote on this change be taken at this meeting.
In the package is a tribute to James T. Corbitt. I am recommending that this be included in our
Presbytery minutes.
Mackay Smith has transferred to Florida Presbytery.
RECOMMENDATION 1. The above change to the FOG be voted at the Summer 2017 meeting of Second Presbytery.
2. The tribute to James T. Corbitt be included in the Minutes of Presbytery.
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A Tribute to James T. Corbitt Born in Ashland, KY, married to Nancy for 56 years, a graduate from Virginia Tech with a
degree in chemical engineering, a chemist for 11 years, Jim Corbitt was an atheist who became a
twice-born son of God through faith in the blood of Jesus. As an MDiv graduate of Reformed
Theological Seminary/Jackson, MS, he became the church planter and Pastor of the Grier
Memorial Presbyterian Church (now the Devenger Road Presbyterian Church) for 18 years. He
served the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church as the Moderator of the General Synod in
1991, as the Director of Outreach North America for 10 years, as an adjunct professor of pastoral
theology at Erskine Seminary, and as a member of the Erskine Board of Trustees. He was a
loving and faithful husband, the father of Mark and John, and the grandfather of two grandsons.
Jim Corbett was also my friend, and I shall sorely miss him.
My memories of Jim are vibrant with the joyful and deep colors of a life well-lived. As a Pastor,
Jim possessed a genuine concern for others, and those he counseled and mentored readily tell of
a magnanimous heart as he lead them to Jesus and taught them the ways of the Bible. He was a
man of uncompromising faith in the God of the Bible whose Reformed and evangelical vision
greatly impacted the direction of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. As the Director
of Outreach North America, he demonstrated gritty perseverance as a churchman administrator
who was implacable in his vision and determination to see the Associate Reformed Presbyterian
Church grow. Indeed, during his tenure at Outreach North America, he led the Associate
Reformed Presbyterian Church to a time of remarkable growth.
Jim Corbitt was responsible for recruiting me to move to Seneca, SC, and plant the Oconee
Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in 1985. What most folks do not know is that earlier, in
1973, I attempted to recruit Jim. At the time, he was in his senior year in seminary, as I was
developing Faith Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in the Cape Canaveral/Merritt Island
area of Florida’s Space Coast for Florida Presbytery before I attended seminary. I needed
someone to follow me. I drove to Jackson, MS, to speak with him and Nancy. As we sat at their
kitchen table and talked over hotdogs, the phone rang. It was Buford Estees in Greenville. As I
listened to the conversation, I realized Jim’s heart was set on Greenville. Later, Florida
Presbytery found Wayne Frazier to replace me, and the Faith and Grier Memorial congregations
prospered under godly and determined leadership.
Jim had a great sense of humor and loved to tell a good story on himself. Most of us remember
his Cheshire Cat-like smile, the big white teeth and sparkling eyes. In those days at RTS/Jackson,
after a “Senior Sermon,” the speech instructor from Belhaven College was brought in to evaluate
and give input on public speaking for the seminarians. Jim’s sermon was on the doctrine of hell.
The instructor cautioned him about his smile. As Jim told it, the instructor said, “Get rid of that
smile when you preach on hell!”
I enjoy teasing my friends, and Jim did not escape my notice. Not long after he was presented
with an honorary doctorate from the American Theological Seminary in Los Angeles, CA,
Erskine also presented him with an honorary doctorate. I said to Jim, “Well, you’re a
‘pairofdocs’ now. I suppose you want me to call you ‘Doctor Doctor.’”
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Jim’s last years were hard on him and for those who loved him. We watched his body wither, the
sharp intellect of a chemist fade, and the voice of a gregarious and witty conversationalist
languish. Nevertheless, his impact on the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church continues
unabated.
Many speak of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church as unique. They say we are the only
mainline denomination in America which drifted left theologically and then turned back to
orthodox evangelicalism. The assertion is correct! However, the “turning back” would not have
occurred without the ministry of a former atheist who was found by Jesus, who turned from
chemistry to theology, who turned from promoting evolution to vigorously defending six-day
creationism, who, as an agent of change, was indefatigable in advancing his vision for a restored
Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, and, who, as the Director of Outreach North America,
demonstrated measurable growth in congregations and in the number of faithful men in ministry.
On Monday, May 1, 2017, Jim left this earthly home and his family and many friends whom he
loved deeply for our Father’s house in heaven. I think I can hear words of approval: “Well done,
good and faithful servant!”
~Chuck Wilson
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Committee on Minister and His Work Report to Second Presbytery of the ARPC
Summer Meeting 2017 May 25, 2017
The committee has been very active in assisting a number of congregations since
the Spring Meeting. The following report is a synopsis of our activities.
1. First Tucker ARPC. The committee is approved as a commission to assist the
congregation. A new Elder has been vetted, elected, ordained and installed.
One Elder has been vetted and approved by the commssion to serve in
rotation with Craig Wieberdink and Jim Loughner in conducting worship
services as occasional supply. The committee is in the early stages of
discussion for securing the services of a potential stated supply candidate for
the long-term stability of the church. The church has secured new signage to
increase visibility and is preparing to have it installed. The membership is
stable and its outreach efforts are showing good results. The committee has
reached out to Tony Locke via telephone and a letter offering our assistance
and suggestions for his growth and future in ministry.
2. Greenville ARPC. Matt Miller has requested his pastoral relationship be
dissolved on June 30, 2017 to take a position with Erskine Seminary. See
recommendations 1 & 2.
3. Ebenezer ARPC. Craig Wieberdink and Carl Geisik are conducting training for
an Elder candidate with the goal of having this individual ready for ordination
by July 31, 2017. See recommendation 3.
4. White Oak ARPC. The date for the installation of John Cook is set for June 25,
2017 at 5:00pm.
5. Cedar Springs ARPC. The committee is approved as a commission to assist
the congregation. Steve Kern has worshiped with the congregation and is
moving forward with the possible vetting, ordaining and installing of a
second Elder.
6. Peachtree Corners ARPC. The committee is working with the Session in
helping them secure occasional supply pastors beginning on June 4th. The
committee has approved several persons to serve as occasional supply along
with the Presbytery’s approved list. Steve Kern met with the Session on April
20th and will be meeting with the pulpit search committee as soon as it is
elected by the congregation.
7. Young Memorial ARPC. The congregation is calling Robert Bell to be its next
pastor. The congregation voted unanimously on May 21st in support of the
call. Examination of Robbie and presentation of the call is anticipated at the
Summer Meeting. The Session and Search Committee are thanked for their
thorough and steadfast efforts.
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Craig Wieberdink and Hank Wilson are planning for an area wide Elder Training class to be
conducted on July 28th and 29th at the Thomson ARPC. Any churches that may want to send
Elders should contact Craig or Hank for more information.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. That with the concurrence of the Greenville ARPC congregation, the Presbytery dissolve
the relationship with Matt Miller effective June 30, 2017.
2. That David Griffin be approved as Moderator of the Session effective July 1, 2017.
3. That the Minister & His Work Committee be granted Commission status for vetting,
ordaining and installing an Elder at Ebenezer ARPC.
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The Committee on Stewardship
Second Presbytery
The June Meeting of Second Presbytery June 6, 2017
According the Manual of Procedure of Second Presbytery, the Committee on
Stewardship is tasked with preparing for and presented to our presbytery a budget
for the next fiscal year at the June meeting of Second Presbytery.
Your committee met on May 16 to formula a budget for FY2017/18. Attached and
below (pages 2 - 3) is the budge we prepared. By unanimous vote of the
committee, your committee recommends the adoption of the Budget for
FY2017/18.
Respectfully presented on behalf of the committee,
Charles W. Wilson
Chairman
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Proposed Budget FY2017/18
Projected Income:
Presbytery Dues $52,500.00
Grace Property Rental $19,200.00
Woodruff Mortgage $7,200.00
McCormick Mortgage $10,000.00
Investment Income $16,000.00
TOTAL Projected Income $104,900.00
2017-18 Projected Budget
Executive Committee:
Moderator's Expense* $600.00
Ecclesiastical Commission* $700.00
Stated Clerk:
Travel* $250.00
Office* $1,000.00
Contingency/Manual* $200.00
Website* $1,000.00
Honorarium $1,000.00
Treasurer:
Expenses* $100.00
Office* $100.00
Audit $250.00
Honorarium $1,000.00
Custodian Properies:
Grace Property $11,000.00
Hope Property $1,500.00
Legal Fees* $3,675.00
Indemnity Insurance $1,500.00
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Bethlehem $3,000.00
Repairs $5,000.00
Christian Education:
Expenses* $1,200.00
Middle Sch Retreat $4,400.00
Sr. Hi. Retreat $4,400.00
Church Extension:
Expenses* $3,000.00
Verdae Mission $35,000.00
Contingency Fund $5,000.00
Minister & His Work:*
Expenses* $3,000.00
Chaplains $2,500.00
Accout. & Support:* $150.00
Cand. & Cred.:* $500.00
Nominations:* $125.00
Stewardship:* $1,250.00
World Witness: $500.00
Other:
RUF $5,000.00
Camp Joy - NC $2,000.00
Erskine Seminary $5,000.00
TOTAL $104,900.00
* if needed
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Treasurer’s Report Second Presbytery Budget Report July 1, 2016 – May 27, 2017
Committee Budget Expenditures Balance
Executive Committee
Moderator's Expense $600.00 $0.00 $600.00
Ecclesiastical Commissions $700.00 $0.00 $700.00
Stated Clerk
Travel $250.00 $0.00 $250.00
Office $1,000.00 $314.10 $685.90 Contingency for Manual Revisions $200.00 $0.00 $200.00 Website $1,000.00 $0.00 $1,000.00
Honorarium $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $0.00
Treasurer
Expenses $100.00 $47.00 $53.00
Office $100.00 $0.00 $100.00
Professional Audit $250.00 $250.00 $0.00
Honorarium $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $0.00
Custodial Properties/Trustees
Grace Property Utilities & Taxes $11,000.00 $8,733.07 $2,266.93
Hope Property Taxes $1,500.00 $1,330.99 $169.01
Legal Fees $2,000.00 $0.00 $2,000
Presbytery Insurance $1,500.00 $1,454.00 $46.00
RUF $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $0.00
Camp Joy $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $0.00
Christian Education
Committee Expenses $1,200.00 $96.00 $1,104.00
Middle Sch Retreat $4,400.00 $4,400.00 $0.00
Sr. Hi. Retreat $4,400.00 $4,400.00 $0.00
Church Extension
Committee Expenses $3,000.00 $684.67 $2,315.33 Greenville Mission $50,000.00 $30,000.00 $20,000.00
Jay Crout $0.00 $15,000.00 -
$15,000.00
Minister & His Work $3,000.00 $2,036.58 $1,758.15
Accountability & Support $150.00 $0.00 $150.00
Candidates & Credentials $500.00 $0.00 $500.00 Nominations $125.00 $0.00 $125.00
Stewardship $1,250.00 $55.00 $1,195.00
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World Witness Liaison $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
ARP Manor Board $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $0.00
TOTALS $102,225.00 $82,801.41 $19,423.59
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Second Presbytery Income Report July 1, 2016 – May 27, 2017
Balance on Hand 7/1/2016 $525,867.74
Receipts:
Presbytery Dues 2016 $207.00 Presbytery Dues Fall 2016 $25,830.00 Presbytery Dues Spring 2017 $26,728.50 Woodruff Mortgage Payments $6,600.00 Grace Property $22,000.00 McCormick Mortgage Payments $9,185.00 Gifts/Refunds $6,056.70 ONA Endowment $7,384.00 Vanguard Income $16,753.85 Interest Income $20.93
Total Receipts: $120,765.98
Total Disbursements: $82,801.41
Balance on Hand 5/27/2017 $563,832.31
Presbytery Bank Accounts: General Fund Checking - 1st Piedmont $19,754.10 Land & Building M. M. - 1st Piedmont $5,664.34 Grace Checking - Wells Fargo $9,913.64 Presbytery Savings Acct. - Wells Fargo $30,593.24
Vanguard Investment Fund
$497,906.99
Total Presbytery Funds $563,832.31
Respectfully Submitted,
Official Copy
Peter A. Waid, Treasurer
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Statistical Report - 2016 Report of Second Presbytery
For the Calendar Year 2016
A. Churches.
1. Number of Churches and Missions on Roll of Presbytery 35.
2. Names of congregations without regular installed Pastor or Mission developer.
Congregation Stated Supply 1. Abbeville/Mt. Carmel
2. Bethel
3. Bethlehem Jim Loughner
4. Cedar Springs Loyd Melton
5. Ebenezer Carl Geisik
6. Faith
7. Iva Steve Hardy
8. Johnston Paul Volipitto
9. Providence
10. Wrens Carl Geisik
3. Names of Congregations served by an Evangelist. None
4. Names of congregations listed in A. 2 with a Stated Supply. (see A. 2. above)
5. Names of congregations listed in A. 2 with a student supply. None
6. Names of Missions.
1. Clemson Korean
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2. Greenville, S.C. Mission
7. Congregations added or deleted from the roll during the calendar year.
Christ Reformed Church of Anderson, SC – Added March 8, 2016
8. Name changes by congregations/ missions approved by Presbytery.
NONE
B. Ministers
1. Number of Ministers on the Roll of Presbytery at the end of the Calendar Year.
65 (Attachment # 1)
2. Names of Ministers and Date Received during the Calendar Year.
Name Date How Received
John Casteel June 7, 2016 transfer from James River Presbytery (PCA)
Chris McCoy Novembr 6, 2016 Ordination
Jay Crout December 18, 2016 Ordination
3. Names of Ministers and Date of Installation or Dissolution of Pastoral Relations
during the Calendar Year.
Name Congregation Date Installed Date Dissolved
Mike Horn Lower Long Cane -- June 7, 2016
John Casteel The Bridge June 26, 2016 --
4. Name of Ministers serving as Evangelists. none
5. Names of Ministers and Date Lost During the Calendar Year. - None
6. Names of Ministers Retired During the Calendar Year
Tom Shoger
7. Names of Ministers not on the roll serving as Stated Supply:
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Name Congregation
Loyd Melton Cedar Springs
Steve Hardy Iva
Paul Volipitt Johnston
C. Ruling Elders
1. Names of Elders Lost by Death Attachment #2
Name Congregation Date Ordained
Date of Death
Herbert Black Due West 1990 13-Mar-16
Henry Hollingsworth Due West 1990 16-Dec-16
William S. Milling Greenville 5-Jan-97 29-Aug-16
Philip Chesney Highlands 11-Jan-16
John A. Mancin Louisville 17-Jul-16
2. Names of Elders Elected to the Session and Ordained Attachment #3
Name Congregation Date Ordained
Herbert K. Jordive Due West 11-Dec-16
Thomas Burke Ebenezer
Geroge O'Farrell Highlands
Lewis Kiffer Iva 13-Mar-16
John Cochrane Ora 1-Jan-17
James Razor Peachtree Corners
Jerry Davis The Bridge
Bob Beaty The Bridge
Robert H. Drinkard Troy 3-Apr-16
Henry R. Deason, III Troy 3-Apr-16
Rob Gantry White Oak 1-Jan-17
Bill Minton White Oak 2-Jan-17
Mike Bakarich White Oak 3-Jan-17
John Hemphill White Oak 4-Jan-17
Reginald Johnson White Oak 5-Jan-17
Jim Emerson White Oak 6-Jan-17
3. Names of Elders Elected and Reinstalled. Attachment # 5
Name Congregation Date Installed
R. D. McDill Due West 12-Dec-16
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Jim Rich Due West 13-Dec-16
Welch Bostick Greenville
David Conner Greenville
John Wingate Greenville
Marshall Long Greenwood
Keith Talbert Greenwood
. Names of Elders Received from another Church but Not Elected Attachment # 6
None listed
6. Names of Elders Serving on a Provisional Session. Attachment # 7
Eric Skaar Clemson Korean
7. Names of Elders Demitted or Removed for Cause. Attachment # 8
Name Congregation Date Action
Rodney Campbell Iva Resigned
Sam Robinson Oconee 12-Dec-16 Resigned
Harold S. Wright Oconee 13-Dec-16 Resigned
George Boyd, Jr. Troy 13-Apr-16 Removed
Larry Lester Troy 14-Apr-16 Removed
D. Deacons
Names of Deacons Lost by Death
Name Congregation Date of Death
William S. Milling Greenville 29-Aug-16
Dan Hunt Greenwood 9-Mar-16
Edson Good Ora 8-Aug-16
E. Does Your Presbytery Have a Memorial to Submit to Synod? Yes – Attached
F. Students of Theology.
1. Number of Candidates and Licentiates Under Care at the end of the Calendar year. 18
List of Candidates and Licentiates. Attachment # 10
1. William L. Barron, Jr. [Licentiate]
2. Jeff Bryant
3. David Catchart
4. Heath Coker
5. Scott Cook
6. Bobby Duran
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7. Joseph D. Evans
8. Rob Gustafson
9. Fred Hope
10. Sungjune Kim
11. Michael Kirkland
12. Steve McCullough
13. Stuart M. Moore
14. Tim Rice
15. Frank Smith
16. Kevin M. Stone
17. Dereck Wells
18. Carey Wayne Whitman
2. Names of Candidates Licensed during the Calendar Year.
none
3. Names of Candidates and Date Received/Dismissed During the Calendar Year.
Walker Suits dismissed 8-Mar-16
Frank Smith received 9-Mar-16
Derek Wells received 7-Jun-16
Rob Gustafson received 11-Oct-16
Tim Rice received 11-Oct-16
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Attachment 1 – Pastors in Second Presbytery
1. Rev. Robert W. Ackerman
2. Rev. Jay E. Adams
3. Rev. Robert N. Anderson
4. Rev. John S. Banks
5. Rev. William L. Barron
6. Rev. Brett Blackman
7. Rev. William F. Blakely
8. Rev. James N. Bond
9. Rev. William J. Boyd
10. Rev. David E. Brisben
11. Rev. Timothy L. Brooks
12. Rev. William S. Cain 13. Rev. Alexander S. Campbell
14. Rev. John Casteel
15. Rev. Tanner Cline
16. Rev. John D. Cook
17. Rev. James T. Corbitt
18. Rev. Jay Crout
19. Rev. L. Calvin Draffin
20. Rev. Donald W. Elliot
21. Rev. Timothy A. Erskine
22. Rev. William B. Evans
23. Rev. R. J. Gore
24. Rev. David T. Griffin
25. Rev. J. Michael Hendrick
26. Rev. James R. Hering
27. Rev. Donald L. Holloway
28. Rev. R. Leslie Holmes
29. Rev. Mark R. Hornby
30. Rev. Michael L. Horne
31. Rev. Paul B. Joyner
32. Rev. R. Eldredge Kelley
33. Rev. Stuart B. Latimer 34. Rev. G. William Letchworth
35. Rev. Jeffrey B. Lewis
36. Rev. Anthony R. Locke
37. Rev. James A. Loughner
38. Rev. Chris McCoy
39. Rev. James L. MacLeod
40. Rev. Patrick D. Malphrus
41. Rev. John Paul Marr
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42. Rev. George W. McBane
43. Rev. Todd McCoy
44. Rev. Rob Roy McGregor
45. Rev. Matthew S. Miller
46. Rev. Kenneth F. Morris
47. Rev. Jae N. Park
48. Rev. Paul G. Patrick
49. Rev. Gary L. Pierstorff
50. Rev. James M. Rice, Jr.
51. Rev. Samuel F. Roper
52. Rev. Randall T. Ruble
53. Rev. Thomas C. Shoger
54. Rev. William E. Slattery
55. Rev. Adrian T. Smith
56. Rev. David Mackay Smith
57. Rev. E. Brent Turner
58. Rev. Robert D. Turner
59. Rev. Peter A. Waid
60. Rev. R. Douglas White
61. Rev. Craig D. Wieberdink
62. Rev. Rabun M. Williams
63. Rev. Charles W. Wilson
64. Rev. Russell Wilson
65. Rev. R. Mark Wright
66. Rev. Seth Yi
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Church / Pastor Year Base Salary Housing Allowance
Auto Allowance
Utilities with Manse
Continuing Education
Other Allowances
Abbeville - Mt. Carmel 2016
W. Franklin Smith 2017
Bethlehem 2016 Supply Pastor
2017 Supply Pastor
Cannon’s Creek-Prosperity 2016 $33,280.00 $2,400.00 $13,312.00 $600.00 $3,564.00
Brett Blackman 2017
Cedar Springs 2016 $15,000.00
Loyd Melton (Stated Supply) 2017
Clemson Korean ARP Mission 2016 $21,050.00 $18,000.00 $1,000.00
Jae N. Park 2017 $21,050.00 $18,000.00 $1,000.00
Devenger Road 2016 $40,150.00 $19,500.00
Patrick Malphrus 2017
Due West 2016 $50,000.00 $6,000.00 $5,000.00 $600.00 $3,825.00
Calvin Draffin 2017 $50,000.00 $6,000.00 $5,000.00 $600.00 $3,825.00
Ebenezer 2016 Carl Geisik (Stated Supply) 2017
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Church / Pastor Year Base Salary Housing Allowance
Auto Allowance
Utilities with Manse
Continuing Education
Other Allowances
Faith 2016 Supply Pastor
2017 Supply Pastor
Greenville 2016 $50355.00 $43,200.00 $10279.00
Matthew Miller 2017 $56,466.00 $39,000.00 $10425.00
David Griffin 2016 $33,602.00 $19,000.00 $2,840.00
2017 $34,694.00 $19,000.00 $1,840.00
Greenwood 2016 $37,000.00 $25,000.00 $5,072.00
Todd McCoy 2017 $37,740.00 $25,000.00 $5,197.00
Highlands 2016 $20,161.82 $28,881.18 Reimburse
Mark Hornby 2017 $20,161.82 $28,881.18 Reimburse
Christopher D. McCoy 2016 $2,500.00 $1,400.00 Reimbursed
2017 $15,000.00 $8,400.00 Reimbursed
Hopewell 2016 $40,000.00 $5,500.00
Tanner Cline 2017
Iva 2016
Steve Hardy (Stated Supply) 2017
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Church / Pastor Year Base Salary Housing Allowance
Auto Allowance
Utilities with Manse
Continuing Education
Other Allowances
Johnston 2016 $26,500.00 $4,000.00
Paul Volpitto (Stated Supply) 2017
Louisville 2016 $53,653.00 Manse $5,100.00 $5,000.00 $503
William Cain 2017 $53,650.00 Manse $7,450.00 $5,000.00 $500
Lower Long Cane 2016
2017
Newberry 2016 $36,600.00 $12,000.00 $3,600.00 $750.00 Seth Yi 2017 $38,796.00 $12,720.00 $3,816.00 $795.00
Oconee 2016 $53,928.00 $28,080.00 $6,273.00
Robert Anderson 2017 $53,928.00 $28,080.00 $6,273.00
Ora 2016 $44,508.00 $17,803.20
Samuel Roper 2017 $44,508.00 $17,803.20
Peachtree Corners 2016 $53,225.00 $30,000.00 $1,826.00 $3,236.00 John Cook 2017 $53,225.00 $30,000.00 $2,000.00 $3,400.00
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Church / Pastor Year Base Salary Housing Allowance
Auto Allowance
Utilities with Manse
Continuing Education
Other Allowances
Providence 2016 Supply Pastor
2017 Supply Pastor
Redeemer 2016 $29,739.00 $29,693.00 $5,250.00
Bill Slattery 2017
Skylyn Drive Presbyterian Church 2016 $39,295.00 $22,409.00
Peter Waid 2017 $40,081.00 $23,877.00
The Bridge 2016 $30,000.00 $20,000.00 $500.00 $3,825.00
2017 $30,000.00 $20,000.00 $500.00 $3,825.00
Thomson 2016 $52,020.00 $1,500.00 20,808 $1,420.00
Russell (Hank) Wilson 2017 $52,020.00 $1,500.00 20,808 $1,420.00
Troy 2016 $16,900.00 $3,843.00 John Paul Marr 2017 $16,900.00 $3,106.00
Tucker, First 2016 $14,880.00 $13,428.00
Tony Locke 2017 $14,880.00 $13,428.00
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Church / Pastor Year Base Salary Housing Allowance
Auto Allowance
Utilities with Manse
Continuing Education
Other Allowances
Unity 2016 $30,201.00 $25,000.00 $3,000.00 $500.00 $4,825.00
Mark Wright 2017
White Oak 2016 $28,606.00 manse $2,711.00 $17,512.00
Thomas Shoger 2017 manse
Mackay Smith 2016 $36,968.00 $16,717.00 $4,713.00
2017 $38,477.00 17,051.00 $4,892.00
Wrens 2016 Carl Geisik (Stated Supply) 2017
Young Memorial 2016
Jeff Bost (Died Nov 2016) 2017
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Memorial from Devenger Road
WHEREAS, God gave the Presbyterian form of Church governance to the Church for His glory
and so that the Church may do all things decently and in order;
AND WHEREAS, The Form of Government in 2.10 and 2.12 states:
2.10 Ministers and elders serve together in the courts of the Church as presbyters. While
they hold different offices they maintain, as presbyters, parity of voice and authority in Church
courts.
2.12 The officers of the church exist to complement one another for the sake of the ministry
within the Body of Christ. No one office shall be construed to be of any less importance than
another, nor a prerequisite to service in another office. Nor should they be seen as existing in a
hierarchy.
AND WHEREAS, Parity between Ministers and Elders is desirable for faithfulness to God’s
command for Church governance;
AND WHEREAS, A careful reading of Church history shows that a lack of parity between Elders
and Ministers can lead to various calamities including but not limited to:
• The advancement of liberal agendas which violate God’s commands, thus
compromising purity.
• General discord, strife, and division between Elders and Ministers, thus
compromising peace.
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• A lack of representation for congregations and presbyteries resulting in
denominational decline, thus compromising prosperity.
• Denominational schism, thus destroying unity.
AND WHEREAS, Generally speaking there are many more voting Ministers than voting Elders at
presbytery and General Synod meetings, and true parity through a balanced number votes of
Ministers and Elders cannot be achieved numerically or practically;
THEREFORE The Session of the Devenger Road Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church
memorializes Second Presbytery to memorialize the General Synod to amend The Form of
Government, Chapter 2 adding 2.13 to read as follows:
2.13 In order to promote the unity, peace, purity, and prosperity of the Associate Reformed
Presbyterian Church, presbyters have the right to invoke “Parity Challenge” at all presbytery
and General Synod meetings. A “Parity Challenge” may be called as a point of order
immediately after any action of the court. When challenge is called, the court’s action is
delayed until subsequent, immediate votes are taken of both Elders and Ministers by group. A
simple majority vote of both groups is required for the challenged action to stand, otherwise
the challenged action is revoked.
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Woody Stone, Clerk of Session Rev. Patrick Malphrus, Pastor
