Dear friends in Christ,
The 102nd Stated Meeting of Salem Presbytery will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2014 commencing at 9:00 a.m.
Bethany Presbyterian Church, Graham will be our host for this meeting. Directions to the church, and a brief
history of the church, are included in this package. Follow the signs for parking.
Registration will commence at 8:00 a.m. and continue until 10:00 a.m. Later registration will be at the Clerk’s
Table in the sanctuary. PLEASE REGISTER, even late, as this is the only way Presbytery records attendance.
Child care will be provided. Please notify the presbytery office (Laurie Scott: 336-766-3393, ex. 127) of your
needs by May 14 at the latest.
Worship will commence after organization, with Reverend J. Herbert Nelson II preaching. (Rev. Nelson is
Director, Office of Public Witness – Washington) The service will conclude with a Necrology for Teaching Elders
and Ruling Elders who died during 2013.
Lunch will be available at the church @ $8.00. Checks should be payable to Bethany Presbyterian Church. Dr.
Dianna Wright suggests this be a time of conversation and getting to know each other, “How’s Your Dog?”.
Denominational Recognition: We will discuss and vote on recognition of A Covenant Order of Evangelical
Presbyterians (ECO) as a Reformed Denomination. Particulars are in the package.
A lot will be going on. Come on time and plan to stay for the entire meeting.
In Christ,
Mack Dagenhart, Stated Clerk
Notice: Photos and videos may be taken at this Stated Presbytery Meeting event by Salem Presbytery. By attending this
meeting, you are giving your expressed consent to Salem Presbytery for permission to use any photos and/or videos that
may contain your image for Presbytery purposes. Photos and/or videos from a Presbytery meeting will never be used with
any for-profit purpose.
A History of the Bethany Presbyterian Church (USA)
Graham, North Carolina
Based on the notes of Inez Florence Webster
The records of Orange Presbytery contain the date of the organization of the Bethany Presbyterian Church in
Graham, North Carolina as May 29, 1892, but the people who were most familiar with her remember that long
before she was organized into a congregation, Bethany was a Sunday school outpost that met in a school house
somewhere down the road to Pittsboro near the Little Alamance Creek. Holding meetings for religious
education of the people in that area had been the dream of Rev. George Summey, the pastor of the Graham
Presbyterian Church.
Bethany was organized with sixteen members who for the most part were members of the Curtis, Rogers, Clapp
and Dixon families. The area churches that contributed to those first members were: Graham Presbyterian,
Hawfields Presbyterian and Providence Christian churches. W.R. Cooper and E.R. Dixon were elected as the first
ruling elders.
The Rev. W.R. Culberson was invited to serve as Moderator of the Session in September 1892. He was
subsequently installed as Bethany’s first pastor in May, 1895.
In October and November of 1895 Sallie Foust, Mamie Foust, James A. Foust and Mamie V. Rogers transferred
their membership into Bethany from the Graham Presbyterian Church and by December 1896 Bethany’s
membership roll stood at thirty with forty-two enrolled in the Sunday school. In 1906 a call was extended to Dr.
B.W. Mebane to become Bethany’s pastor. At that time Bethany was one congregation in a four-church field.
Membership continued to grow and by 1924 there were one-hundred and eighty-seven members on the roll. In
that same year plans were begun to add more classroom space to the existing wooden frame building and in
1926 it was completed with the combined efforts of members or the church and community who were skilled
carpenters.
Electric lighting was added in 1926 and a piano was given to replace the pump organ in the sanctuary. J. Blair
Long gave a beautiful pulpit and table that he had made for use in the sanctuary as well.
Bethany shared a pastor, Dr. Walter E. Harrop, with the Graham Presbyterian congregation during the 1930’s
and with his encouragement plans were prepared to erect a new brick sanctuary and classroom complex. The
new building was begun in 1940 and completed in 1942. By the end of 1942 the new building was completely
paid for.
In February of 1945 the Rev. Walter E. Buhler accepted the call to become Bethany’s first full-time minister. He
and his family moved into the newly completed manse that stands across the Swepsonville Road from the
sanctuary.
Rev. Z.T. Piephoff became Bethany’s second full-time pastor in November, 1953. Under his leadership Bethany
continued its growth in membership and added a fellowship hall and educational wing to the existing building.
Following Rev. Piephoff’s resignation the congregation extended a call to the Rev. Charles R. Carter to become
Bethany’s minister. Rev. Carter was installed in April of 1964 and served through the summer of 1967. In the
interim between Rev. Carter’s leaving and Rev. Norman M. Whitney’s becoming Bethany’s pastor the Rev. Dr.
James M. Efird served as supply pastor. In July 1968 a call to be pastor was extended to the Rev. Norman M.
Whitney.
During Rev. Whitney’s tenure as pastor, a building program was completed that added a second floor to the
educational building, office space for the secretary and pastor as well as a renovation to the worship area. A
Zimmer pipe organ was added to the sanctuary, a new recreation building, gazebo and walking track was added
to the area behind the manse. The manse also underwent a complete renovation, providing an excellent space
for meetings and social gatherings.
During Rev. Whitney’s pastorate Bethany’s music program was served by choir directors Betsy Wood (Rev.
Elizabeth Severance), Fredda Fuqua, Barbara Higgs, with the able assistance of Kelly Higgs and Samuel L. Meares.
Our organists have been Larry Tipton, Sylvia McCreary, Rose Lane, Dr. Howard Higgs, Barbara Higgs, Samuel L.
Meares, with Kevin Uppercue being called as Organist/Choir Director in 2012.
In January 2005 Bethany employed her first Director of Christian Education, Catherine (Cathy) Mooney. In April
of that year it employed Carolyn H. Starling to be the Church Secretary and in the fall employed Samuel L.
Meares to the Director of Church Music. Under the capable leadership of this team Bethany continues to
expand it ministry to the congregation and community.
In October 2009 Carolyn Starling retired as church secretary. Volunteers served in this capacity until Allison B.
Gore was hired as Office Administrator in March of 2013.
In April, 2009, Rev. Whitney retired after over 40 years as Bethany’s pastor. Following his retirement, Rev.
Jennie Leake Hemrick served as Interim pastor for three years, resigning in August of 2012.
Following an extensive search, Bethany called Rev. John W. Johnson to serve as pastor in January of 2013.
During Rev. Johnson’s brief time at Bethany, the church has been transitioning into the information and
technological age with a new website, social media presence, use of technology in worship, and the exploration
of alternative worship experiences. Christian Education continues also to be a focus as new programs continue
to be implemented.
SALEM PRESBYTERY: ONE HUNDRED SECOND STATED MEETING
Bethany Presbyterian Church | Graham, North Carolina | May 17, 2014
OUR VISION
We as Salem Presbytery strive:
To be a visible witness to Jesus Christ, REACH
To equip and strengthen our congregations and leaders
For ministry in the world, EQUIP and
To inspire and model local and global mission, SEND
www.salempresbytery.org
DOCKET
8:00 a.m.
Registration
8:30 a.m.
Orientation for new Commissioners
8:50 a.m.
Music
9:00 a.m.
Call to Order - Opening Prayer
Elder David Boger
Organization of Presbytery
Quorum
Stated Clerk Communications & Report
Elder Mack Dagenhart
(C)
New Business – to be added to end of docket
(Written proposed motions to be given to the Stated Clerk before the meeting begins)
Approval of Docket
(A)
Consent Agenda
(B)
Welcome from Church
Rev. John Johnson
Moderator’s Welcome & Report
Elder David Boger
Corresponding Members
Elders attending for the first time
9:15 a.m.
General Presbyter’s Welcome & Report
Rev. Sam Marshall
Morning Worship
Rev. J. Herbert Nelson
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
Necrology
10:35 a.m.
Equip
Elder Dianna Wright
(D)
Rev. Jo Nygard Owens
(E)
Rev. Bill Hoyle
Little Big Tent
10:45 a.m.
Examinations Committee
Jonathan Gaska, Kaye Ziglar
11:15 a.m.
Committee on Ministry
(F)
Rev. Doug Gebhard
Welcome to Marcia Juareguizar, Ki Seok Kim
Honorable Retirement – Jesse Bledsoe,
Calvin Crump, Dale Walker
11:35 a.m.
Rev. Sam Marshall
Church Growth & Transformation
Rev. Lee Zehmer
Catherine Lynch PILP presentation to Chapel in the Pines, Parkway
11:55 a.m.
Hunger Report and Lunch Prayer
12:00 p.m.
Lunch & “How’s Your Dog?”
1:15 p.m.
Prayers for Intercession and Thanksgiving
Elder David Boger
1:30 p.m.
Word on Ministry in Business
Rev. Dale Walker
Word from Union Seminary
Rev. Tom Currie
Word on Theological Education Fund
Elder Catrelia Hunter
Word from Board of Pensions
Rev. Helen Locklear
2:20 p.m.
Council
Rev. Bryan McFarland
(G)
Rev. Genie Martin
Revision to Dismissal Policy
Budget and Finance
Rev. John Milholland
2:30 p.m.
Word from NEXT Conference
Rev. John Johnson
2:40 p.m.
Peace and Justice
Rev. Frank Dew
2:45 p.m.
Nominating Committee
2:50 p.m.
Vote on Denominational Recognition of ECO
(H)
Rev. Ray Mims
New Business (added during Organization of Presbytery in the morning)
3:00 p.m.
Benediction
Docket Reports
(A) Docket
(B) Consent Agenda
(action needed)
(C) Stated Clerk Report
(action needed)
(D) Equip
(E) Examinations
(action needed)
(F) Committee on Ministry
(action needed)
(G) Council
(action needed)
Budget and Finance Report
(H) Nominating Committee
(action needed)
Written Reports
(D) Preparation for Ministry
Other Materials
• Necrology
• Active Members
• Certified Christian Educators
• Commissioned Ruling Elders
• Elder Commissioners for Churches
• Honorably Retired Ministers
• 2013 Membership
• Summary of Statistical Membership
• Dismissal Policy
• Contributions to Theological Education Fund
• Hunger Grants
• COM Power Point slides
• Presbytery Committee Descriptions
• Barnabas Leadership Group
• Logos Encounter Training
• Peace and Justice (The Justice Lens)
• Exploring the Spiritual Roots of Celtic Christianity
• Presbytery Staff
Consent Agenda
Unanimous Consent (General Consent) is used when there seems to be no opposition in routine business or on
questions of little importance. It can be used to adopt a motion without the steps of stating the question and
putting the motion to a formal vote, or it can be used to take action without even the formality of a motion.
[Robert’s Rules]
Unanimous Consent does not necessarily imply that every member is in favor of the proposed action; it may
only mean that the opposition, feeling that it is useless to oppose or discuss the matter, simply acquiesces.
[Robert’s Rules]
Any Consent Agenda item shall be pulled from the agenda for separate consideration, upon request of any
member of the assembly. Such extraction is not debatable.
How the Consent Agenda works:
• The Moderator will ask if there is any objection to any of the items in the Agenda.
• If there are no objections the Moderator will, after appropriate pause, declare approval.
• Any item on the Agenda to which there is an objection is removed and placed on the docket for separate
discussion.
Recommendations
Move approval of the Consent Agenda, which includes the following recommendations from the:
Stated Clerk Report (C):
1. That the Administrative Commission for Korean First Presbyterian Church be dismissed with thanks.
2. Regarding the conflict between the Interim Minister and the Session at New Salem Presbyterian
Church. That an Administrative Commission be appointed “to inquire into and settling the difficulties
therein”. (G-3.0109b.(5). Members of the commission – Ministers John Milholland and Kyle Goodman;
elders Frank Herndon and Rada Spencer; one member to be named.
Stated Clerk’s Report
The Book of Order contains reference to “Councils” , definition being any of the four ruling bodies.
-Session
-Presbytery
-Synod
-General Assembly
Within Salem Presbytery, “Council” will refer to the coordinating body in presbytery; each of the four entities
will be identified by the names listed above.
Action
An Administrative Commission appointed to resolve difficulties within Korean First Presbyterian Church has
completed its commission and reported to presbytery accordingly. Motion: that the Administrative
Commission for Korean First Presbyterian Church be dismissed with thanks. CA
Action
Conflict between Interim Minister and the Session at New Salem Presbyterian Church has been identified.
Motion: That an Administrative Commission be appointed “to inquire into and settling the difficulties
therein”. (G-3.0109b.(5). Members of the commission – Ministers John Milholland and Kyle Goodman; elders
Frank Herndon and Rada Spencer; one member to be named.
Session minutes reviews
Meetings will continue until all clerks have had an opportunity for a review. Invitations to host a meeting are
welcome.
Membership as of 2013 Statistical Reports | Salem Presbytery
East Neighborhood (14,987)
Caswell County (328)
Bethesda (Ruffin) (79)
Griers (51)
Milton (8)
Oakview (30)
Pleasant Grove (88)
Red House (42)
Yanceyville (30)
Rockingham County (1,238)
Eden First (613)
El Bethel (49)
Greenwood (50)
Joyce (11)
Madison (61)
Reidsville First (251)
Riverview (28)
Smyrna (83)
Speedwell (61)
Stoneville (2)
Wentworth (29)
Alamance County (2384)
Bethany (Graham) (108)
Burlington First (1,109)
Cross Roads (111)
Graham (344)
Hawfields (386)
Mebane (0)
Mebane First (37)
Piedmont (35)
Shiloh (Burlington) (85)
Stony Creek (139)
Trinity (Elon) (30)
Westminster (Burlington) (0)
Chatham County (529)
Chapel in the Pines (153)
Eben-ezer (126)
Gulf (37)
Mt. Vernon Springs (52)
Pittsboro (107)
Siler City (54)
Guilford County (9,912)
Alamance (705)
Bethel (98)
Buffalo (144)
Church of the Covenant (174)
Church of the Cross (172)
Community in Christ (127)
Epiphany NCD
Faith (75)
Fellowship (193)
Glenwood (73)
Guilford Park (480)
Greensboro First (2,881)
Jamestown (448)
Korean First (371)
Memorial (55)
New Creation Community (44)
Oak Ridge (332)
St. James (615)
St. Paul (Greensboro) (81)
Sedgefield (163)
Springwood (154)
Starmount (451)
Vandalia (164)
Westminster (Greensboro) (1,912)
Randolph County (596)
Asheboro First (581)
Dogwood Acres (15)
Central
Neighborhood
(12,028)
High Point (1,258)
Christ (38)
Forest Hills (236)
High Point First (939)
St. Paul (High Point) (45)
Forsyth County (4,186)
Clemmons (611)
Covenant (87)
Dellabrook (60)
El Buen Pastor, NCD
Grace (181)
Highland (673)
Kernersville First (133)
Lloyd (20)
Parkway (413)
St. Andrews (205)
Shallowford (189)
Trinity (W-S) (149)
Winston-Salem First (1,465)
Davidson County (781)
Fairmont (73)
Lexington First (459)
Lexington Second (143)
Shady Side (24)
Thomasville First (82)
Rowan County (2,485)
Allen Temple (29)
Cleveland (18)
Franklin (94)
Immanuel (11)
John Calvin (82)
Mt. Tabor (219)
Mt. Vernon (50)
Old Providence (37)
Prospect (394)
Salisbury First (841)
Salisbury Second (88)
Spencer (56)
Third Creek (107)
Thyatira at Mill Bridge (238)
Trinity (Salisbury) (64)
Unity (157)
Davie County (373)
Bixby (92)
Cooleemee (37)
Mocksville First (218)
Mocksville Second (26)
Iredell County (2,087)
Bethany (Statesville) (105)
Bethesda (Statesville) (72)
Calvary (112)
Cameron (80)
Church of the Springs (0)
Fieldstone (93)
Fifth Creek (43)
Forest Park (236)
Freedom (36)
Lake Norman Fellowship (62)
Mooresville First (557)
Oakland (44)
Reid Memorial (20)
Shiloh (Statesville) (20)
Statesville First (585)
Tabor (22)
Surry County (548)
Flat Rock (25)
Hills (49)
Mt. Airy First (300)
Pilot Mountain First (101)
Pine Ridge (73)
Yadkin County (43)
Boonville First (30)
Yadkinville (13)
Stokes County (267)
Collinstown (77)
Danbury Community (33)
Francisco (85)
Pine Hall (53)
Sandy Ridge (19)
West Neighborhood (2,228)
Ashe County (282)
Ebenezer (6)
Glendale Springs (67)
Lansing (30)
Mt. Jefferson (179)
Alleghany County (135)
Laurel Fork (35)
Sparta (100)
Watauga County (744)
Baird's Creek (26)
Boone First (375)
Rumple Memorial (343)
Wilkes County (353)
Beulah (20)
North Wilkesboro (333)
Iredell County (382)
Concord (241)
Logan (115)
Love Valley (26)
Alexander (175)
New Salem (23)
Taylorsville (152)
Surry (157)
Elkin (157)
Total Membership
Total Churches
Total NCD
2013
29,243
144
2
(no report submitted in black #s)
Summary of Statistical Membership for 2013
144 churches required to report
• 95 reported (see previous page)
• 55 did not report
East:
Church of the Covenant
Community in Christ
Eben-ezer
Eden First
El Bethel
Faith
Glenwood
Greenwood
Joyce
Korean First
Milton
Mt. Vernon Springs
Oakview
Oak Ridge
Red House
Reidsville, First
Shiloh, Burlington
Smyrna
Speedwell
St. James
Vandalia
Yanceyville
Central:
Allen Temple
Boonville First
Calvary
Cleveland
Covenant
Danbury Community
Dellabrook
Fieldstone
Forest Park
Francisco
Hills
Immanuel
Lake Norman Fellowship
Mocksville Second
Mt. Airy, First
Oakland
Pilot Mountain, First
Pine Hall
Prospect
Reid Memorial
Salisbury, Second
St. Paul, High Point
Tabor
Winston-Salem, First
Yadkinville
West:
Baird’s Creek
Beulah
Ebenezer
Elkin
Glendale Springs
Laurel Fork
Total Salem Presbytery membership for 2013: 29,243
Total loss in membership
1516
(2012 was 30,769)
Elder Commissioners for Each Church (May 2013-May 2014)
Alamance
Allen Temple
Asheboro First
Baird’s Creek
Bethany, Graham
Bethany, Statesville
Bethel
Bethesda, Ruffin
Bethesda, Statesville
Beulah
Bixby
Boone First
Boonville First
Buffalo
Burlington First
Calvary
Cameron
Chapel in the Pines
Church of the Covenant
Church of the Cross
Christ Presbyterian
Clemmons
Cleveland
Collinstown
Community in Christ
Concord
Cooleemee
Covenant
Cross Roads
Danbury Community
Dellabrook
Dogwood Acres
Ebenezer
Eben-ezer
Eden First
El Bethel
Elkin
Fairmont
Faith
Fellowship
Fieldstone
Fifth Creek
Flat Rock
Forest Hills
Forest Park
Francisco
Franklin
Freedom
Glendale Springs
Glenwood
Grace
Graham
Greensboro First
Greenwood
Griers
Guilford Park
2
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1
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Gulf
Hawfields
High Point First
Highland
Hills
Immanuel
Jamestown
John Calvin
Joyce
Kernersville First
Korean First
Lake Norman Fellowship
Lansing
Laurel Fork
Lexington First
Lexington Second
Lloyd
Logan
Love Valley
Madison
Mebane First
Memorial
Milton
Mocksville First
Mocksville Second
Mooresville First
Mt. Airy First
Mt. Jefferson
Mt. Tabor
Mt. Vernon
Mt. Vernon Springs
New Creation Community
New Salem
N. Wilkesboro
Oak Ridge
Oakland
Oakview
Old Providence
Parkway
Piedmont
Pilot Mountain First
Pine Hall
Pine Ridge
Pittsboro
Pleasant Grove
Prospect
Red House
Reid Memorial
Reidsville First
Riverview
Rumple Memorial
Salisbury First
Salisbury Second
Sandy Ridge
Sedgefield
Shady Side
1
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Shallowford
Shiloh, Burlington
Shiloh, Statesville
Siler City
Smyrna
Sparta
Speedwell
Spencer
Springwood
St. Andrews
St. James
St. Paul, Greensboro
St. Paul, High Point
Starmount
Statesville First
Stoneville
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
Stony Creek
Tabor
Taylorsville
Third Creek
Thomasville First
Thyatira
Trinity, Elon
Trinity, Salisbury
Trinity, Winston-Salem
Unity
Vandalia
Wentworth
Westminster, Greensboro
Winston-Salem First
Yadkinville
Yanceyville
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
1
1
Salem Presbytery Active Members
108
103
101
108
101
101
791
101
101
791
103
103
101
101
101
101
105
103
103
791
108
101
103
644
791
641
403
101
101
101
103
101
101
101
701
101
108
783
791
101
101
Margaret Almeida
John Banasiak
Peter Barnes
Timothy Bates
Sidney F. Batts
Frederick Allan Beck
Kent Berry
Joseph L. Blankinship
Jesse W. Bledsoe
Grier Booker Richards
Erin Bowers
Mark Brainerd
Steve Daniel Braswell
Kenneth Broman-Fulks
Kellie J. Browne
Olen Bruner
Thomas Burleson
Kathryn Campbell
Amy Carlan
Jae Heung Chung
Gray Clark
Kevin Conley
Newton Cowan
Jill Y. Crainshaw
Brian Daoust
Amanda Davee Lomax
Melissa Davis
Franklin Dew
Mindy Douglas
James Dunkin
Neil Wayne Dunnavant
David Ealy
Christopher East
Lou McAlister East
Terri Engle
Carlton A.G. Eversley
Eric Faust
Jonathan Freeman
Larry Freeman
Dana Fruits
Tempe Fussell
Stated Supply
Salisbury Second
Associate Pastor
Clemmons
Pastor
Winston-Salem, First
Stated Supply
Calvary/Cameron
Pastor
Greensboro First
Pastor
Community in Christ
Therapist
Private Practice (validated)
Pastor
Forest Hills
Pastor
Buffalo
Campus Minister
VM
Associate Pastor
High Point First
Associate Pastor
Westminster, Greensboro
Pastor
Graham
Pastor
High Point First
Pastor
John Calvin
Pastor
Trinity, Salisbury
Interim Pastor
New Salem
Associate Pastor
Starmount
Associate Pastor
Winston-Salem, First
Missionary in field
Korean First (validated)
Temporary Supply
Church of the Cross
Pastor
Covenant
Associate Pastor
Jamestown
Director/Vocational Formation Wake Forest Divinity School (validated)
Christian Educator
Salisbury, First
Campus Minister
Salem College (validated)
Agency Staff
GA
Pastor
New Creation Community
Pastor
Chapel in the Pines
Pastor
Salisbury First
Associate Pastor
Greensboro First
Pastor
Hawfields
Co-Pastor
Church of the Covenant, Epiphany NCD
Co-Pastor
Church of the Covenant, Epiphany NCD
Chaplain
Northern Hospital of Surry County (validated)
Pastor
Dellabrook
Temporary Supply
Bethesda, Statesville (also HR 299)
Counselor
Alamance Regional Medical Center (validated)
Counselor
Private Practice (validated)
Pastor
Mocksville First
Pastor
Sedgefield
101
105
101
101
791
101
101
105
641
101
101
101
105
101
101
103
791
101
791
103
101
101
105
108
103
701
701
105
101
784
101
101
103
791
103
791
101
648
105
103
302
101
101
Brian Gawf
Doug Gebhard
Diane Givens-Moffett
Jon Kyle Goodman
Sandra Greene
Philip Hagen
J. Randy Hall
William Hamilton
Stephanie Hankins
Stephen Hannah
Randy Harris
John P. Hartman
Marti Hazelrigg
Eulando Henton
William B. Heyward
Michael Alwyn Horne
Felicia Stewart Hoyle
William M. Hoyle
Elizabeth Emma Inman
Dorothy Hunt Jacobs
Scott Jeffreys
John Johnson
Vicki Jones-Johnson
Barrie Kirby
Randal Kirby
Jacqueline Lynn Kunkle
Khelen Kuzmovich
Tom LaBonte
Michael Lamm
Thomas Lane
Emily Schlaman Larsen
Eric P. Larsen
Debbie Layman
Insook Lee
Kathryn Conlan Lee
Mitzi Lesher-Thomas
Troy Lesher-Thomas
Marvin Lindsay
Joel M. Long
Amanda Maguire
Samuel P. Marshall, III
Touré C. Marshall
Genie V. Martin
Pastor
Interim Pastor
Pastor
Pastor
Chaplain
Pastor
Pastor
Interim Pastor
Campus Minister
Pastor
Pastor
Pastor
Interim Pastor
Pastor
Pastor
Associate Pastor
Parish Associate
Pastor
Counselor
Associate Pastor
Pastor
Pastor
Interim Assoc. Pastor
Stated Supply
Associate Pastor
Chaplain
Chaplain
Interim Pastor
Pastor
Spiritual Director
Co-Pastor
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Faculty
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Parish Associate
Pastor
Student Union-PSCE
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General Presbyter
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Asheboro First
Shallowford
St. James
Concord
LOB
Unity
Fairmont
Faith
ASU
Fifth Creek and Old Providence
Highland
Fellowship
Oak Ridge
Mt. Tabor
Mount Jefferson
Winston-Salem First
Clemmons (validated)
Clemmons
Guilford College Counseling Center (validated)
Greensboro, First
Forest Park
Bethany, Graham
Mooresville, First
Spencer
Salisbury First
Hospice of Iredell County (validated)
Resident at WFUMC
Franklin
Thomasville First
Private practice (validated)
St. Andrews
St. Andrews
Highland
LOB
Burlington First
Chapel in the Pines (validated)
Pittsboro
(validated)
Boone First
Graham
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Grace
Springwood
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Rosa Miranda
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John Odom
Richard Osmer
Glenn Otterbacher
Jo Nygard Owens
Carl Parsons
Jeffrey Payne Paschal
Samuel Perkins
Rebecca Todd Peters
Matthew D. Randolph
Andre Resner
Paul Rhodes
Kristi Rolison
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Mark Sandlin
Stephen W. Scott
John Senior
William Robert Sharman
Ronald Shive
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Peter N. Smith
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Laura M. Spangler
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Frank Stewart
Kathryn Summers
Stuart Taylor
Peter Thompson
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Pastor
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Stated Supply
Pastor
Pastor
Stated Supply
Pastor
Associate Pastor
Pastor
Pastor
Associate Pastor
Pastor
Pastor
Moravian Church of Kernersville
Third Creek
Mooresville, First
Salem Presbytery
Reidsville First
Oak Ridge
NCBH (validated)
Salem Presbytery
El Buen Pastor
OGA
Starmount
Princeton Seminary (validated)
Wake Forest University (validated)
Guilford Park
Shiloh, Burlington
Guilford Park
Westminster, Greensboro
Elon University (validated)
Cross Roads
Hood Theological Seminary (validated)
Bethel, McLeansville
Pilot Mountain First
Lexington Second
Vandalia
Statesville First
WFUMC (validated)
Princeton Seminary (validated)
Burlington First
Taylorsville
Jamestown
Eden First
Oakland/Wilkes Chapel
Lloyd
Rumple Memorial
Bethany, Statesville
Red House
Elkin
Burlington First
North Wilkesboro
Alamance
Asheboro First
Westminster
Stony Creek
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Daniel C. Wilkers
Benjamin E. Williams
Nancy Williams-Berry
Virginia L. Wood
A. Lee Zehmer
Pastor
Interim Pastor
Chaplain
Designated Pastor
Pastor
Parkway
Memorial
River Landing (validated)
Madison
Lexington First
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Helen Pride Carson
Hilton J. Cochran
Jae Chung
William Reid Dalton, III
Samuel Dansokho
Judith Dellinger
John Elam
Lee Ellenwood
Carter B. Gillespie
Robert J. Goforth
Sandra Greene
Peter Hazelrigg
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Hye Jin Hwang
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William Lawrence, Jr.
David Lee
Insook Lee
Steve M. Pharr
Russell Ritchel, Jr.
William Robinson
Mark Wallace Sinnett
Grant Sutphin
Erich Thompson
Laurie Ann Valentine
Bill Waterstradt
Elinor Ware Wilburn
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Jeffrey Bumgarner
J. C. Byers
Tracey Collins
Sid Crunk
Jack Dyer
John Groff
Immanuel
Trinity, Elon
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Pine Ridge
Mt. Vernon Springs
Dogwood Acres
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Allen Temple
Francisco
Glendale Springs
Stoneville
Cooleemee
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Yanceyville
Richard LaDew
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Hal McElroy
Gulf
Jerry G. Moore, Sr.
Boonville First
Stedman Newsome
Freedom
Emery L. Rann
Mt. Vernon
Wayne Robertson
Greenwood
Amanda Santolla
Hills
David Stratton
Sandy Ridge
Frederick Terry
Mocksville Second
Francis Young
El Bethel
Salem Presbytery Certified Christian Educators
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Sarah Beth Christie, Burlington First
Rachel Culler, Retired
Lane Ducker, Retired
Evelyn Edwards, Retired
Harriet Gilbert, Retired
Eleanor Godfrey, Retired
Jacquelyn Hall, Retired
Rev. Genie Martin, Springwood Pastor
Rev. Delores Spielman, Retired
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Jesse Bledsoe
Ronald L. Bowie
L. Adlai Boyd
Joseph A. Browde
William Brown
Malcolm M. Bullock
Cecil C. Callis
George C. Carpenter
Charles R. Carter
Carole F. Chase
Robert E. Cleveland
Fred Coates
Frank C. Collier
Clyde T. Cooke
Richard Cox
Calvin Crump
O. Leighton Culler
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Frank A. Davison
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Stewart Ellis
Robert C. Evans, III
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Charles G. Fitzpatrick
John Donald Fowler
James T. Frazier
Elijah B. Freeman, Jr.
Robert O. Freeman
Harold E. Fuller
Robert Gant
Philip Gehman
Lucius A. Gray
Caroline Gourley Grisette
Hewon Han
J. Stimson Hawkins
James Henderson
Robert Herron
Kenneth Hickey
Richard Hildebrandt
Z. N. Holler
Frederick R. Horner
Charles Herbert Howell
William Stephen Johnston
Henry J. Keating
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William A. Leist
Ruth Lenger
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Robert M. Lewis
S. Edwin Lewis
B. Paul Lindsay
David Allison Long, III
William F. Long
Wilkes D. Macaulay
Roger C. Mackey
Steve A. Martin
Robert M. Matthews
Stephen P. McCutchan
Angus W. McGregor
Judson Milam
John Milholland
E. Thomas Miller
James F. Miller
Donald Mimbs
H. Reid Montgomery
Molly Morgan
Allen E. Morrison
Stephen A. Moss
Joseph B. Mullin
George H. Murray, IV
Donald Nance
Arnold Nuckles
Robert E. Osman
David C. Partington
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S. Curtis Patterson
Floyd P. Peterson
Joseph L. Pickard
A. B. Plexico
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Victor C. Scott
Grant M. Sharp
R. Paige Shelton
Jerold D. Shetler
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Burwell Shore
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Billy F. Sosebee
Joe L. Spears
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Delores Spielman
John Douglas Sterrett III
Samuel Stevenson
Patricia F. Stewart
Julia Ross Strope
Larry Summey
Harry S. Thomas
Glenn Thomason
Ernest T. Thompson, Jr.
Thomas R. Vaughan
Stanley M. Voth
James Wagner
Harold F. Waldruff
E. Dale Walker
W. Russell Ward, Jr.
A. Michael Warren
Worth N. Watts
Jeffrey White
Norman M. Whitney
Benjamin F. Williams
James K. Wilson
R. Scott Woodmansee
William J. Wrenn
NECROLOGY - 2013
MINISTERS
James T. Stephenson
Guy W. Hunt, Jr.
Kay M. Misenheimer
Robert E. Osman
Nancy Mugford
William H. Morrison, Sr.
George Hunter
Michael L. Hill
March 11, 2013
May 14, 2013
May 23, 2013
June 27, 2013
August 7, 2013
August 16, 2013
October 18, 2013
October 22, 2013
CERTIFIED RULING ELDERS
Gordon Finley
Larry Bailey
December 27, 2013
August 19, 2013
ALAMANCE
Muir William Grant
Robert Melvin Fogleman
July 30, 2013
January 23, 2013
ASHEBORO, FIRST
Jane Miller
Bill Winston
September 26, 2013
December 24, 2013
BOONE, FIRST
Bob McFarland
January 30, 2013
BUFFALO
Harold David Yow
February 11, 2013
BURLINGTON, FIRST
George Wallace Kernodle
Paul Harold Ridge
February 1, 2013
March 11, 2013
CHURCH OF THE CROSS
Nelson J. Harrill
Brenda J. Zeigler
March 6, 2013
December 17, 2013
CLEMMONS
Coy Foster
February 1, 2013
COMMUNITY IN CHRIST
Howell (Mick) McGuire
August 24, 2013
CONCORD
Lindsay Carl Stikeleather
Robert Lee Feimster
March 27, 2013
August 28, 2013
CHURCHES
CROSS ROADS
George McBane
Annie Lee Young
March 11, 2013
April 30, 2013
FAITH
Mary Jane Phillips
Dorothy Patat
Robert Huffine
August 18, 2013
November 2, 2013
November 11, 2013
FELLOWSHIP
Elizabeth Summers Graham
Peggy Simpson Doss
February 5, 2013
February 12, 2013
FOREST PARK
Ralph Hamilton
November 20, 2013
GRAHAM
Carol S. Fray
April 4, 2013
GREENSBORO, FIRST
Elton Edwards
David F. Flynt
Katherine Fentress
Carl I. Carlson, Jr.
Margaret B. Michel
Isobel E. Gillespie
Percy L. Wall
John R. Truitt
John T. Warmath
January 5, 2013
January 22, 2013
April 13, 2013
May 21, 2013
July 18, 2013
August 1, 2013
September 5, 2013
November 8, 2013
December 27, 2013
HAWFIELDS
Bill Stuart
Graham Smith
May 23, 2013
December 30, 2013
HIGHLAND
Cynthia M. Kirk
Hugh S. Laren
Betty Jo Linton
May 22, 2013
July 22, 2013
December 22, 2013
MOORESVILLE, FIRST
Donald Fair
December 28, 2013
MT. AIRY, FIRST
Mike King
MT. TABOR
Joseph Cowan
May 18, 2013
PROSPECT
William “Bill” Edmiston
Harry Powers
Harry H. Hart
January 27, 2013
March 23, 2013
October 17, 2013
RUMPLE MEMORIAL
Bernie Lentz Greene
April 3, 2013
November, 2013
Homer Carter Lentz
November 11, 2013
SALISBURY, FIRST
Kerr Julian Krider
Miles James Smith, Jr.
March 23, 2013
November 4, 2013
SILER CITY
Eugene Harris Foust, Jr.
Lenoard Anthony Fisher
January 3, 2013
May 3, 2013
STARMOUNT
Janet Moran Tyer
June 6, 2013
STATESVILLE, FIRST
Irma (Pat) McJunkin
Pam Nicholson
August 24, 2013
December 2, 2013
ST. ANDREWS
Robert Harkness
June Michael
September 15, 2013
December 13, 2013
THOMASVILLE, FIRST
Louise Whitter
Catherine Smith
Robert Greeson
May 31, 2013
June 8, 2013
November 20, 2013
THYATIRA
Jean Silliman Wilson
David Bates
May 7, 2013
November 20, 2013
WESTMINSTER, GREENSBORO James Barron Shaw
April 21, 2013
WINSTON-SALEM, FIRST
January 18, 2013
February 6, 2013
April 30, 2013
May 8, 2013
August 24, 2013
October 17, 2013
Helen Wenning
Jerry Keshian
Liebe Bount
Mary Alice Hagy
Alene Paul
Madeleine McNatt
Committee On Preparation For Ministry
Mike Lamm, John Senior, and Margaret Almeida, Co-Moderators
The Committee is pleased to report that Lindsey Altvater, a first-year student at the Wake Forest University
School of Divinity, and member of Guilford Park Presbyterian Church in Greensboro, was enrolled as an Inquirer
on February 11, 2014.
The Committee is also pleased to report that Andy Hamer, a graduate of Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary
in Charlotte, and formerly under care of the Salem Presbytery, was ordained and installed as Associate Pastor at
Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church, Lakewood, CO.
RECOMMENDATIONS
The Committee has no recommendations at this time.
Examinations Committee Report
William Hoyle, Moderator
4 February 2014
In context of the committee’s examination, the candidates and pastors mentioned in the following pages was
asked those questions that were required through the endorsement of the Peace, Purity and Unity Special
Committee’s Report. There were no declared departures from the essential tenets of the Church. In addition,
Examination Committee members were given additional resources for the examination including the P.U.P.
Committee’s suggested questions.
Marcia Jaureguizar
Faith Journey
My early life was typical in my Baby-Boomer generation: growing up in the 50’s and 60’s with Elvis, hula hoops,
the Beatles, the dawning of the drug culture, the Vietnam War. My parents were loving and wanted me and my
three siblings to have a strong foundation in faith. At first we attended a Baptist church but later joined the
Presbyterian Church in Black Mountain, NC and then in Rocky Mount, VA, where I was confirmed when I was
twelve. My family’s beliefs and my involvement in church life helped guide me through some tough decisions
while growing up. I went to college, then married, and soon I was raising two children of my own. My husband
and I were committed to bringing them up in the Presbyterian Church as I had been. While my life wasn’t a bed
of roses, neither was it very traumatic. Looking back, I see that my faith life then was a surface one, not yet truly
strong nor rich, and although I felt safe and secure, I felt something was missing.
All this changed in my mid-thirties. I consider my real life to have begun in May, 1984 when I was diagnosed with
ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. This disease, for which there is no known cure, normally means death
two to five years after diagnosis. Thus began a period of emotional ups and downs, anger, fear, worry about my
children and fighting to be strong. I would beat this thing, and if no one could help me, I would do it alone. I
soon hit an emotional bottom, for fighting alone took such a toll I had no resources left. At this lowest point, I
cried out, “I can’t do this anymore.” And then, as clearly as if standing face to face, I heard the Lord’s voice,
calling me by name, telling me things would be all right. I felt a sense of peace and calm I had not had for some
time. For the first time I felt a stirring of hope.
Hope can change lives and it surely changed mine. When I began to look forward with hope rather than fear, I
realized that I wasn’t getting worse physically as rapidly as predicted. Maybe the doctors were wrong! Further
tests showed that my Lou Gehrig’s was a very rare, slowly developing kind. The miracle I had sought had
happened not because of me but in spite of me – God had been at work but I had been so emotionally torn I did
not notice.
One cannot have such an encounter with God without being marked in some way, and realization of God’s love
toward me led to determination to give back, to give thanks. I had been given a new chance at life and had to
make it count for something. I became a volunteer with the local Hospice, training as a patient care volunteer,
since my experience dealing with the issues of dying had given me insights into difficult emotions. I learned the
great lesson that it is in giving that we receive, getting much more from my patients than I gave. I felt the sparks
of the Spirit’s flame.
I became a Stephen Minister in my church, learning a more Christian approach to patient care. This led to
training as a Stephen Leader and teaching others to be caregivers. The flame was growing. I took Disciple classes,
learning what it truly means to be a disciple of Christ. I studied religion and ethics at our local community college.
I was elected and ordained as an elder, and began leading small group study in my home, learning about and
practicing spiritual disciplines. At each new step, I felt God urging me on and I loved the growth of our
relationship as I grew in faith.
Over time, I began to discern a call to pastoral ministry and with the support of Pastor, Session and family, I was
accepted into Union-PSCE’s MDiv program, which I completed in June, 2004. I accepted a call to a special
ministry at Opequon Presbyterian Church in Winchester, VA and was ordained by Shenandoah Presbytery in
2006. I remained there joyfully doing visitation and congregational nurture until my retirement in 2012, while
also serving as supply pastor at two area churches.
With the perspective of years since that watershed diagnosis, I can see the blessing in that dark time. Without
such struggle, would I have come to know God in the same way? Would there have been such spiritual growth?
I don’t know. I do know that my encounter with God truly changed me. I know to Whom my life truly belongs,
and I want to nurture our relationship, listening for the Lord’s voice in my life, responding with love and faith,
growing as a Christian and as a pastor so that this new life I was given will glorify God in all ways.
Marcia Jaureguizar
Faith Statement
I believe in God as Creator of the universe, all that is seen and unseen, and I believe that creation is sustained
through God’s goodness and providence. I believe that God as Creator calls me, as one created, to be in
relationship, yet the presence of sin in my nature – of disobedience and the ambition to be God-like - distances
me from that relationship.
I believe that God, in an event of overwhelming love and grace, came to be with humankind in Jesus of Nazareth,
in order to mend all broken relationships. I believe that this Jesus was crucified, died, was buried and then
raised from the dead on the third day, and that through his resurrection death itself has been defeated. After
appearing to his disciples, Jesus returned in glory to heaven. God’s gift of Jesus Christ, who was both fully human
and fully divine, was the saving act that made possible atonement for my sin and my communion with God both
now and for eternity. Because of Christ’s saving grace and glory, I confess he is my savior and my Lord, and
believe his promise that he will one day come among us again to finally usher in God’s universal kingdom of
peace.
And I believe that until that day comes, the Holy Spirit dwells with me to strengthen and comfort me, to help me
grow in faith and to empower me to be Christ’s disciple in the Church and in the world. I believe that I am called
by the Holy Spirit to be in communion with all believers in the Church, which exists as Christ’s body on earth. As
one member of that body, I try to use the spiritual gifts God has given me to minister to those in need.
I seek to be an agent of God’s love by being Christ’s disciple, working to show his love and grace to others, and
by proclaiming God’s forgiveness through teaching and preaching God’s word. I believe that this word is found
in the Bible, the inspired record of God’s acts in history and of humanity’s response. The Bible helps reveal to me
God’s nature and God’s plan for all creation. God’s word in scripture is authoritative for me in matters of faith
and in teaching me how to live a Christian life.
I believe that I, like all Christians, am called to share my faith by being Christ-like in all that I do. Because of
God’s grace through Christ in my life, I am to live a life of obedience to God and service to others. I show my
thanks for God’s gifts through times of individual devotion and corporate worship and prayer, discerning God’s
word and remembering God’s grace through celebration of the two Holy sacraments of the Lord’s Supper and
Baptism. It is through the sacrament of Baptism that I symbolically die and rise with Christ and am sealed with
the promise that I am a member of his family, the Church, and it is through the Lord’s Supper that I symbolically
am nourished with Christ’s body and blood and sealed with the promise of sharing eternal life with Christ.
As I have experienced God’s comforting love and upholding grace toward me, I have felt drawn into deeper and
deeper relationship with Christ my Lord, and so have chosen to live out a call to proclaim this love and grace to
others through the ministry of Word and Sacrament. I believe that God desires me to be in pastoral ministry to
shepherd and counsel members of the church, to plan and lead worship services, and to proclaim God’s word
through sermon and sacrament. It is toward this end that I studied at Union-PSCE to prepare for ordination, and
have offered my life in ministry since my graduation.
Jon Gaska
Faith Journey
I was baptized and raised Roman Catholic. My father was raised Catholic and my mother was a non-practicing
Baptist who converted to Catholicism when my brother and I were baptized. We were active in church:
attending church weekly and going through the Christian education of the faith. I remember beginning to ask
“God questions” from an early age. I even asked my priest what it would take to become a minister. He told me
I’d have to learn the stories of the Bible, pray often, and, of course, be celibate—which he described as “not
having a girlfriend...ever.” I knew, for me, that was not possible so I dropped the idea, clueless that there were
other avenues available.
When I was in high school I attended the youth program at Willow Creek Community Church. The infamous
church was known for having the “best” activities as well as the most girls. This sounded good to me. During one
of their services they invited us to close our eyes and listen to the Holy Spirit. The fog machines started to fog up
the theatre, as the wind chimes rattled from the drum set. I opened my eyes watching the youth pastor invite us
to give our lives to Jesus. I remember feeling a great deal of shame—I wanted to “give my life to Jesus,” but
something deep inside was torn. I had felt manipulated. After all, all my friends were standing so I wanted to
stand too. But I couldn’t. It felt too manufactured. I remember thinking, “surely conversion is deeper than this.” I
asked my youth team leader about my hesitancy and he tried to convince me to try again another time. I never
returned and thus began my “conversion” out of the church.
After the conversion, I discovered that those who were being labeled as “sinners” by the church were actually
the ones asking the same questions I was. They were willing to be honest about how they felt, tried not to judge
others who felt differently, and welcomed me in with open arms. They didn’t try to change me, but accepted me
as I was. There was always a space for me and they became my dearest of friends. It was during this time I grew
angry at the church and fell into disillusionment. I arrogantly (and ignorantly) told God that God “would have to
pay me” if I was ever to step foot in a church ever again. I began to play the guitar, fell in love with music, and
decided to go to college with the intention of earning a degree in music.
It just so happened that a Presbyterian new church development needed a musician to be their director of music
and worship leader—God was going to pay me. I felt God at work as I really wanted the job. It was during this
time that I realized all churches weren’t the same. There was space for me here in many of the same ways as my
close circle of friends. The pastor didn’t try to change me, but trusted God at work in my life and simply joined
me. We became friends, then I began to date his daughter. Eventually, his daughter and I would marry.
Shortly after, the church began to have problems. We moved into a permanent space and lost half our
membership. The church was struggling, the pastor grew tired, and I began to devote more and more time into
ministry. I, in many ways, became the glue for the community by offering bible studies, beginning youth
programs, alongside my leading the worship team week after week. Eventually, I felt God’s nudge to go to
seminary. I resisted, but all signs began to point to a call into ministry. So we packed our bags and moved to
Seattle to begin to journey deeper into the mystery of ministry.
In Seattle I learned a lot about myself: my wounds, my tendencies toward self-contempt, my defense
mechanisms, and my desires regarding ministry. I cared and shared with the homeless, interned at a gay/lesbian
church (MCC), and grew close relationships with those who had similar hopes about mission and church as I did.
It was during my time in seminary I felt God birthing a gift in me to be shared as a leader in a church. I
discovered a renewed connection with the P.C. (U.S.A.), the Reformed tradition, and the commitment to
diversity our tradition holds. Most of all, however, God has given me a profound sense of grace—willing to bless
the shame-filled places within me I was unable to bless. This continues to deeply form my call and my ministry
as a pastor who values walking alongside others, meeting people where they are.
Jon Gaska
Faith Statement
I believe in the paradoxical mystery of the triune God. That, in life and in death, we belong to God the Creator,
who created all humanity equally in God’s image out of steadfast love, has empowered us to be stewards of
creation, and longs to dwell among all people, even though we often resist.
That God in Jesus Christ has begun to redeem humanity’s image through Christ’s entering into our humanity,
suffering death at the hands of the powers of this world, and being resurrected from the tomb, all to annul the
power of sin and death in our frail lives. Giving us the freedom to live into our redemptive selves through His
love, truth, and grace.
That God the Spirit, moves and guides us in participating and witnessing to the kingdoms of “now” and “not yet.”
Renewing, sanctifying, and sustaining our life with every tiny breath as the Spirit bonds us with Christ and one
another, while calling us to worship in the world as a community diverse yet united within the body of Christ.
I believe in the power of the Gospel as revealed to us in scripture. That God’s Word comes to us in both Old and
New Testaments, inspired and empowered by God’s Spirit, revealing to us God’s loving character, vision, and
desire for humanity in relationship to God’s self, to one another, toward ourselves, and to the created order.
I believe in the Sacraments of the Church. That in baptism we respond outwardly in faith to God’s inward
initiating grace; joining a community of believers and affirming our devotion and commitment to Christ. That in
the Lord’s Supper we join together around our Host’s table to receive God’s gift of grace. By the power of the
Holy Spirit, we join with all believers of every time and place, remembering Christ’s story and works, and
anticipating with joy the promise of His return.
I believe in the mission of the Church. That the Spirit of the Lord is upon us to proclaim God’s love and
commitment to the world through serving the poor and naked, caring for the sick and lonely, and seeking
equality, justice, peace, and reconciliation in a fractured and hurting world. All this is done through our
proclamation, in word and in deed, that Jesus is Lord, so that we may all live forgiven and free, in the loving
reality of God’s eternal Kingdom, here, now, and forever.
Rev. Ki Seok Kim
Faith Journey
I was born in Seoul as the youngest child of my family on July 1, 1967. My father served the church faithfully as
an elder and my mother also served the church faithfully as a senior deaconess. As such, my parents made a
committal prayer to pledge one of their four children fully to a life of serving God. Eventually, my three older
siblings pursued their own way and I, the youngest child of my family, followed my parents’ will to pursue
theology in seminary.
Although I had a period of doubt and confusion just after I entered a Presbyterian College and Theological
Seminary, through a brush with death and with a series of mission trips, God made it absolutely clear to me that
He had called me to become a Pastor. Prior to my calling, I was very passive with the people and circumstances
surrounding me, but after I personally experienced and met God, I was able to actively pursue a life of
obedience and devotion to him in order to become a servant and a pastor.
After I graduated from the College and finished my service with the army, I got married. After much discussion
with my wife, instead of going to a seminary program at Presbyterian College and Theological Seminary, I
decided to leave Korea in order to broaden my vision and studies in theology. I was accepted to the New
Brunswick Theological Seminary’s Master of Divinity program, the same seminary in which the Rev. Horace G.
Underwood, the first missionary to go to Korea, graduated from. Through this program, I was able to start my
training to become a pastor and these were blessed times of learning and gaining knowledge.
Through my education at the New Brunswick Theological Seminary, I steadily built my foundation in theology
and at the same time was able to gain further training to become a pastor by serving as an assistant pastor to
first a mid-sized and then a large-sized Korean immigrant church. Through my time as an assistant pastor with
the Korean immigrant churches, I was able to understand the plight and hardships of the Korean immigrant
community and also was able to gain a vision in regards to immigrant community ministry.
After this, starting from December of 2005, I planted a church named ‘The Good Neighbor Community Church’
and started a new ministry as the senior pastor. Through serving The Good Neighbor Community Church, I was
able to gain an understanding of the heart of the Lord, and through this, the Lord consistently reminded me of
my life’s mission and purpose everyday. It is definitely not easy to create a community of believers consisting of
diverse people, with Jesus Christ our Lord at the head of the church. But despite this, looking back at the past 8
years, the only thing I can confess is that it was all due to the Lord’s blessings. Through the beautiful and
committed faith of church members and the Lord extending His hand to help at the right times, the Lord
enabled us to live our lives in faith.
I believe that living our daily lives with the knowledge that our God is faithful, we will experience further
blessings from Him as we continue to live our daily lives.
Reflecting back on my life now, I realize that my parents’ constant prayers for me became a steadfast pillar of
support and also a blessing. With that said, I also must confess it was by God’s grace and blessing that I met my
wife and continue to walk together with her in faith.
My wife, Byung Min Kim, was born on June 1, 1968 as a second daughter to a faithful Christian household that
stretched four generations. She met me while she was majoring in gardening at the Seoul Women’s University in
1989. We married in October of 1995 and came over to the United States one month into the marriage. After
this, we continuously prayed about having a child and in March of 2002, God gave us our daughter, Gabrielle, as
a precious gift. He has allowed her to grow healthily in faith.
I am thankful and overwhelmed at the grace and blessings God continues to pour upon my family and as a
Pastor’s family we strive to live out faithful lives in order to lead by example.
Regardless of where I go in the future, I continuously pray with the conviction that I can daily live a life of
obedience and devotion to the Lord and to the church, which is the body of the Lord, so that His grace and
blessings do not go to waste.
Rev. Ki Seok Kim
Faith Statement
I believe in one true God, eternally existing in three persons. The triune God is the Father, Son, and the Holy
Spirit who are equal in power and glory. God created the Heavens and the Earth and the creator God is also the
ruler and sustainer of all creation. I believe that God has created the world essentially good.
I believe that Jesus Christ the only son of God is my only Lord and Savior. I believe that Jesus Christ was
conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, was true God and true man. Jesus was crucified and died
on the cross for all our sins as a sacrificial offering; and I believe in the resurrection of the body of our Lord, in
His ascension into heaven, and in present life seated at the right hand of God the almighty as our High Priest and
Advocate.
I believe in the Holy Spirit who glorifies the Lord Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit dwells in everyone who believes in
Jesus Christ. I believe that the Holy Spirit is our helper, leader, and guide. The Holy Spirit helps us to experience
the Lord through spiritual worship, makes us to be more like the Lord through helping us to live a sanctified life,
and leads us into the presence of God in order to build the church.
I believe that the Bible is the Word of God, fully inspired and without error in the original manuscripts, written
under the inspiration of God. God gave us 39 books in the Old Testament and 27 books in the New Testament,
as the Word of God and the Bible is the sufficient revelation for God’s will for human salvation. I believe that the
Bible is the final and absolute authority in all matters and the only true guiding principle in a believer’s life.
I believe that God created men and women in God’s own image. God created human beings to have a
relationship with God and rule over God’s creation. However, they sinned against God by the temptation of
Satan, falling away from God’s grace. As fallen sinners, people can be justified only by faith in Jesus Christ and
then they can go into loving fellowship with God.
I believe that all people are sinners. Therefore all people are under God’s judgment. I believe that only through
believing in the death on the cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ, sinners can be justified as righteous and
have salvation. God reveals our sins through the work of the Holy Spirit and convicts us of our sins so that we
may repent of our sins and receive Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior and be born again. Through believing in
Jesus Christ we can be justified and become the children of God and begin the process of sanctification.
I believe that Jesus Christ instituted and commanded the sacraments; Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Baptism
represents the forgiveness and cleansing from sin that comes through faith in Jesus Christ. Through participating
in the Lord’s Supper we remember Jesus’ death, we proclaim Jesus’ resurrection and, we await Jesus’ coming in
glory.
I believe a Holy Universal Church. Jesus Christ is the head of the true church and people who profess Christ as
their savior become the church, which is the body of Christ. The Universal Church has been sent to the world as
a community of reconciliation following the mission of Jesus Christ who came to the world as a peace maker.
Therefore, the church has to deliver the message of reconciliation to the world.
Churches call some of their members to train them and give them authority to be their leaders. A Church
operates as an organization with charter, staffs, finance, and rules of operation. And those things are means to
accomplish the mission of the church, not a goal. Especially, Presbyterian Polity is an effort to protect the church
from worldly power and ambition. Presbyterian Polity acknowledges the responsibility and organic relationship
of each member of the churches.
I believe that Jesus Christ our Lord will return to this earth as he ascended to heaven to raise the dead. I believe
in the bodily resurrection of all believers and the everlasting life of worship in heaven. All saved people will reign
with Christ forever.
Kaye Barrow-Ziglar
Faith Journey
For as long as I can remember, even as a very young child, I have felt a keen awareness of the hand of the loving
Lord moving in my life. I am a third generation Presbyterian. My mother and grandmother were Elders. My
paternal roots are Baptist and I often went to church with my grandparents. I grew up in a Christian home and
attended church regularly. On the Sundays that I didn’t attend church with my mother or paternal grandparents,
at the tender age of four, I would often attend a [Baptist] church just two doors down the street from my home.
My mother dressed me and watched me walk to the church. The pastor’s daughters and other parishioners’
would take care of me. They walked me to Sunday school and I sat with them during worship. As an adolescent
and young adult attending church and being actively involved remained a part of my life. I am the eldest of four.
My father died at the age of thirty-seven from a cardiac arrest. My mother reared us alone with the help of
other family and never re-married.
Being a part of a church family has always been important to me. As a young adult, I sought a church home
shortly after coming to Greensboro to attend college. I subsequently joined St. James Presbyterian, Greensboro,
NC in 1986 by Letter of Transfer from the Presbyterian church where I grew up. Since then I have been actively
involved in many ministries in the life of the church and in various capacities of leadership including a Deacon,
Elder, Stephen Minister, noon day worship leader, Confirmation teacher and preacher.
I was married at St. James and two of my three children were born and baptized into the family of faith there. In
October, 1995, my first child, Matthew, was born at twenty-two (22) weeks gestation and did not live. My
church family extended an overwhelming love for me. The following year we were blessed with our second,
Garrett. He was baptized on June 29, 1997. We recall his baptism experience each year with photographs of
that day. He has been Confirmed yet still seeking to understand his faith. In the spring of 2000, I was diagnosed
with breast cancer and underwent a lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. On March 17, 2001, (St.
Patrick’s Day) my only daughter, Lauren Grace passed away unexpectedly at the age of 17 ½ months in my arms.
Her life was but a season and a reason, yet the most devastating time of my life. I praise God for the times
during the journey when there was one pair of footprints in the sand. Sometimes even when I still ask ‘why,’ I
continue the journey believing in the days ahead I will spend eternity with my two babies.
After answering what I believed to be a call from God on my life to ministry, I began seminary at Union
Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education (now Union Presbyterian seminary) to
pursue the Masters of Divinity.
Kaye Barrow-Ziglar
Faith Statement
I believe in God, as our heavenly Creator of heaven and earth, in God’s son Jesus Christ and in the Holy Spirit. I
believe that Christ is the Word made flesh, the Word written; the Word proclaimed and God’s self-disclosure of
God’s self. I believe that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit into the womb of a virgin whose faith was such
that she probably wondered why God chose her, yet allowed herself to be used by God. I believe that Jesus was
both fully human and fully divine. The Gospels attest to the genuine humanity of Jesus. There is not a limitation
we share with which Jesus was not acquainted. Just as we do, Jesus experienced hunger, thirst, the need for rest
and renewal. He experienced emotions that we feel like being alone or forsaken. He learned obedience, as we
do, through worship, prayer and communion with God. The gospels also share evidence of the divine power of
Jesus solidifying his divinity through performing miracles, various healings, and revealing many qualities that
indicate who Jesus was. He was sinless, knowledgeable in all things and gives eternal life with all the fullness of
deity dwelling in Him. Jesus in his humanity worshipped his Father, he was called man, and also the Son of Man,
he prayed to his Father, was tempted, grew in wisdom, had flesh and bones and died as we will die.
I believe God the Creator and Ruler of the universe is a God who is infinite, eternal and unchangeable. I
acknowledge I am a sinner, in need of a Savior and that God the Son is my Savior, Redeemer; and God the Holy
Spirit, my comforter and sustainer. I believe the Holy Spirit is a tremendous gift that leads us toward the will of
God along the faith journey. The Holy Spirit also fuels my faith, determines my actions by reminding me of God’s
gift of grace daily. I believe in the sovereign will and providence of God. I believe the ministry of Christ was the
example my life as a Christian should follow. The death and resurrection of Christ renews our hope and pours a
balm of Gilead on our suffering. My hope is refreshed and revived because of the sacrifice of Christ and his
subsequent resurrection. I believe that I am called by God for a specific purpose. I stand firmly on the promises
of God that assure me of God’s constant and abiding presence. This encourages my faith to continue seeking a
better understanding of what it means to be more like Jesus. I receive Jesus as my Savior forever accepting all
God has done, is doing for and in me as the scriptures promise.
I believe in one Holy catholic and apostolic church. I believe the church is inclusive providing a connection to
others in the body of Christ. It also provides a connection by which the church universal has a ministry of serving
others and in so doing serves Christ himself. Every baptized member is to be a witness to the Gospel of Jesus
Christ, participating in the work of the church and reaching out to those less fortunate. The church is where
God’s Word is proclaimed and the sacraments celebrated. I believe the sacraments connect us to the Lord in
powerful ways. Baptism sets us apart as members of God’s family signifying that we are forgiven and redeemed
through our participation in Christ’s death. The Lord’s Supper reminds us of Christ’s sacrifice and of the new
covenant in his blood; whenever it is celebrated, Christ is present.
Committee On Ministry
Co-Moderators: Kellie Browne and Doug Gebhard
I. COMMITTEE ACTION REPORTED FOR THE INFORMATION OF PRESBYTERY
A. RENEWING A CONTRACT WITH AN INTERIM
1. Concurred with the Session of the First Presbyterian Church, Boone, North Carolina, in renewing the
contract with the Reverend Joel M. Long to serve as Interim Pastor for a period of three months
beginning May 1, 2014.
B. SECURING A TEMPORARY SUPPLY
1. Concurred with the Session of the Shadyside Presbyterian Church, Lexington, North Carolina in
securing Ms. Kaye Barrow Ziglar, candidate under the care of Salem Presbytery, to serve as Temporary
Supply for a period of one year beginning April 1, 2014.
C. MOTION REGARDING ELDERS IN THE PCUSA
1. Approved the following policy for Salem Presbytery regarding ordination vows:
“All those elected and ordained to service as Ruling Elders and Teaching Elders of the church have
pledged to uphold the polity of the church. G-2.0105. As such they are to exercise their office on behalf
of the whole denomination as one’s ordination is recognized across the whole of the denomination. An
Elder ordained in Salem Presbytery is recognized as an Elder in every presbytery of the denomination.
When chosen to serve as commissioners to other Councils of the church “presbyters” act on behalf of
the whole church and not just their own congregation. Their ability to do so is, in fact, a major
consideration in their election as church officers.
Therefore they must be able to express an appropriate loyalty to the denomination and to uphold their
ordination vows.
Those who work publicly or privately, whether they proactively attempt to lead a congregation out of
the denomination or passively allow others to do so have abrogated their responsibilities to the very
church under whose “church order” they have been ordained. A Ruling Elder or Teaching Elder who can
no longer serve in good faith within the PCUSA has a responsibility to resign from that office.
The faithful choice for dissenting Ruling Elders and Teaching Elders is either personally to exit the
denomination or work for change within as the loyal opposition. Those who fail to take the above
faithful course shall be subject to The Book of Discipline, D-1 .0000 (Principles of Church Discipline); D10.0000 (Disciplinary Cases and Procedures); D-11 .0000 (Trial in a Disciplinary Case); and D-12.0000
(Censure and Restoration in a Disciplinary Case: The degrees of censure are as follows: Rebuke, Rebuke
with supervised rehabilitation, Temporary Exclusion from Exercise of Ordered Ministry or Membership,
and Removal from Ordered Ministry or Membership.)”
II.
COMMITTEE ACTIONS TAKEN ON BEHALF OF PRESBYTERY
A. DISSOLUTION OF PASTORAL RELATIONSHIPS WHERE BOTH PARTIES AGREE.
1. Dissolved the Pastoral relationship between the Reverend Clark Vincent and the First
Presbyterian Church, Kernersville, North Carolina, effective April 30, 2014.
B. TRANSFER OF MINISTER OUT OF SALEM PRESBYTERY
1. That the Reverend Stephen B. Lindsley was transferred to Charlotte Presbytery so that he may serve
as Pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, North Carolina effective November 15, 2014.
2. That the Reverend Marvin Lindsay be transferred to Presbytery of the James effective February 14,
2013 where he serves in a validated ministry.
3. That the Reverend Peter Kim be transferred to Charlotte Presbytery effective October 22, 2013,
where he is a member at large serving as Director of English Ministry at Korean First Presbyterian
Church
4. That the Reverend Kristie Miles be transferred to Presbytery of the Peaks, pending their request,
where she will serve as Chaplain of Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg, Virginia.
5. That the Reverend Jeff Gissing be transferred to Lehigh Presbytery, pending their request, where he
serves as Director of Discipleship Ministries at First Presbyterian Church, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania,
effective April 1, 2014.
6. That the Reverend Curtis Fussell be transferred to Western North Carolina Presbytery, pending their
request, where he will serve as co-pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Highland, North Carolina,
effective June 1, 2014.
C. COMMISSIONED RULING ELDERS/LAY PASTORS (RENEWAL)
1. Concurred with the Session of the Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church, Sandy Ridge, North Carolina, in
renewing the contract of Mr. David E. Stratton to serve as their Commissioned Ruling Elder–Lay Pastor
for a period of one year beginning January 1, 2014
2. Concurred with the Session of the Gulf Presbyterian Church, Gulf, North Carolina, in renewing the
contract of Mr. Harold A. McElroy to serve as their Commissioned Ruling Elder–Lay Pastor for a period
of one year beginning January 1, 2014.
3. Concurred with the Session of the Dogwood Acres Presbyterian Church, Asheboro, North Carolina, in
renewing the contract of Mr. Joseph T. Brown to serve as their Commissioned Ruling Elder–Lay Pastor
for a period of one year beginning February 17, 2014.
4. Concurred with the Session of the Mt. Vernon Springs Presbyterian Church, Siler City, North Carolina,
in renewing the contract of Mr. Bill Browder to serve as their Commissioned Ruling Elder–Lay Pastor for
a period of one year beginning February 1, 2014.
5. Concurred with the Session of the Greenwood Presbyterian Church, Reidsville, North Carolina, in
renewing the contract of Mr. Wayne Robertson to serve as their Commissioned Ruling Elder-Lay Pastor
for a period of one year beginning March 1, 2014.
6. Concurred with the Session of the Trinity Presbyterian Church, Elon, North Carolina, in renewing the
contract of Mr. Steve Braxton to serve as their Commissioned Ruling Elder-Lay Pastor for a period of
one year beginning March 15, 2014.
D. STATED SUPPLY RELATIONSHIP (RENEWAL)
1. That the Stated Supply contract between the Reverend Keith Freeman and the Baird’s Creek
Presbyterian Church, Vilas, North Carolina be renewed for a period of one year beginning January 1,
2014.
2. That the Stated Supply contract between the Reverend Barrie Kirby and the Spencer Presbyterian
Church, Spencer, North Carolina be renewed for a period of one year beginning January 1, 2014.
3. That the Stated Supply contract between the Reverend Timothy Bates and the Cameron
Presbyterian Church, Statesville, North Carolina be renewed for a period of one year beginning January
1, 2014.
4. That the Stated Supply contract between the Reverend Timothy Bates and the Calvary Presbyterian
Church, Statesville, North Carolina be renewed for a period of one year beginning January 1, 2014.
5. That the Stated Supply contract between the Reverend Andre Resner and the Cleveland Presbyterian
Church, Cleveland, North Carolina be renewed for a period of one year beginning November 1, 2013.
E. MINISTER TRANSFERRING TO SALEM PRESBYTERY
1. That the Reverend Marcia Jaureguizar, HR a member in good standing of Shenandoah Presbytery, was
received into membership following her successful examination by the Examinations Committee and
meeting with the Committee on Ministry on March 27, 2014
2. That the Reverend Ki Seok Kim, a member in good standing of Eastern Korean Presbytery, was received
into membership following his successful examination by the Examinations Committee and meeting with the
Committee on Ministry on February 27, 2014.
III. RECOMMENDATION FOR THE ACTION OF PRESBYTERY
A. CANDIDATE TRANSFERRING INTO SALEM PRESBYTERY TO ACCEPT A CALL
1. That following his successful examination, the call of the Trinity Presbyterian Church to
Jonathan Gaska, a candidate under the care of Blackhawk Presbytery, to serve as Pastor be found
in order; and the terms of call (printed below) be approved; and that upon the signing of the
Book of Ministerial Obligations, the call be placed in his hands. The Committee on Ministry is satisfied
that this congregation has complied with the EEO provisions of the Book of Order (G.2.0804) and the
AAEEO Policy adopted by Salem Presbytery (July 1993) in offering this call, pending his successful
examination and ordination. The effective date is May 25, 2014.
Salary
Housing Allowance
Auto Allowance
Professional Expenses
SECA
Continuing Education
Moving Costs
$20,250.00
$ 20,250.00
$ 1,300.00
$ 450.00
$ 3,000.00
$ 1,250.00
$ 5,000.00
Full medical, pension disability, and death benefit coverage under the Board of Pensions. One month paternity
leave at full pay.
Paid Vacation
4 weeks
Paid Continuing Ed.
2 weeks
In the seventh year of service, the congregation will provide for a three-month Clergy Renewal Leave
(Sabbatical), continuing the salary and benefits for that period and providing for pulpit supply in the pastor’s
absence.
That the following Administrative Commission be approved to ordain and install Jonathan Gaska at Trinity
Presbyterian Church, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on May 25, 2014, at 4 p.m.
NAME
RESPONSIBILITY
Rebecca Sullivan
Preside & Propound the
Teaching/Ruling Elder
RE
Constitutional Questions
Paul Stunkel
Preach the Sermon
TE
Karen Stunkel
Charge the Minister
TE
Jill Crainshaw
Charge the Congregation
TE
Sam Stevenson
Prayer of Ordination
TE
John Senior
Lead in Worship
TE
TBA
Lead in Worship
RE
2. That following her successful examination, Kaye Barrow Ziglar, Candidate under care of Salem
Presbytery, be ordained to serve as Temporary Supply at Shadyside Presbyterian Church, Lexington,
North Carolina.
That the following Administrative Commission be approved to ordain Kaye Barrow Ziglar at St. James
Presbyterian Church, Greensboro, North Carolina, on May 18, 2014, at 3:00 p.m.
NAME
RESPONSIBILITY
Gray Clark
Preside & Propound the
Teaching/Ruling Elder
TE
Constitutional Questions
Diane Givens-Moffett
Preach the Sermon
TE
Robert Herron
Charge the Minister
TE
Jimmy Hawkins
Charge the Congregation
TE
Dianna Wright
Prayer of Ordination
RE
Ken Davis
Lead in Worship
RE
Vicki McCain
Lead in Worship
RE
B. TERMS OF CALL EXTENDED TO A MEMBER OF SALEM PRESBYTERY
1. That the call of the Korean First Presbyterian Church, Greensboro, North Carolina to the Reverend Ki
Seok Kim to serve as Pastor be found in order; and the terms of call (printed below) be approved; and
the call be placed in his hands. The Committee on Ministry is satisfied that this congregation has
complied with the EEO provisions of the Book of Order (G. 2.0804) and the AAEEO Policy adopted by
Salem Presbytery (July 1993) in offering this call. The effective date is October 1, 2013.
Salary
Housing
Auto Allow
Deferred Comp.
Other Allowances
SECA
Continuing Ed
$25,797
$ 8,639
$ 1,800
$ 1,800
$ 300
$ 3,026.53
$ 1,125
Full medical, pension, disability, and death benefit coverage under the Board of Pensions. Two months
maternity leave at full pay.
Paid Vacation
4 weeks
Paid Continuing Ed
2 weeks
In the seventh year of service, the congregation will provide for a three-month Clergy Renewal Leave
(Sabbatical), continuing the salary and benefits for that period, and providing for pulpit supply in the pastor’s
absence.
That the following Administrative Commission be approved to install the Reverend Ki Seok Kim as Pastor on,
2014.
NAME
RESPONSIBILITY
Teaching/Ruling Elder
Preside & Propound the
TE
Constitutional Questions
Preach the Sermon
TE
Charge the Minister
RE
Charge the Congregation
TE
Prayer of Installation
TE
Lead in Worship
RE
Lead in Worship
RE
IV.
WELCOME LITURGY
V.
SERVICE OF HONORABLE RETIREMENT
The Reverend Jesse Bledsoe, The Reverend Calvin Crump, The Reverend Dale Walker.
Council Report
Genie Martin, Moderator
The Council meets every month that the Presbytery does not have a meeting.
On Thursday, March 20, 2014 the Council met to hear and discuss the Dismissal Policy which has been worked
on by the Committee on Ministry.
Representatives from a Resolution Team reported and sought Presbytery support as they move forward in their
work.
The Council also met on Thursday, April 10, 2014. Bryan McFarland’s new position as Interim Associate
Presbyter, serving in the East Neighborhood was celebrated along with the good hunger relief and mission work
happening within and outside our bounds.
Several from Salem Presbytery were part of the NEXT Church conference.
It was reported that the attempt to utilize Linked-In for gathering resources for Presbytery has be ineffective
thus far. All those who have gifts and talents for the good of the Presbytery are encouraged to let the office
know so that our website can be up-to-date and helpful.
Further work on editing the Dismissal Policy was conducted.
Action
Council recommends the adoption of the Dismissal Policy.
Salem Presbytery: Discerning God’s Will
When A Congregation Is Considering Dismissal
from the Presbyterian Church (USA)
“As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may believe
that you have sent me. The glory that you have given me I have given them, so that they may be
one, as we are one, I in them and you in me, that they may become completely one, so that the
world may know that you have sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.” (John
17:23)
The Unity of the Church
It is the will of the Triune God that the Church be one. This is the testimony of the Scriptures from
beginning to end. The unity of the Church gives expression to the one-ness of the Triune God. In its
unity, the Church better fulfills its calling to be God’s mission1
The diverse expressions of faith in the Church do not negate the Church’s unity in the Sovereign God.2
The Spirit of Unity is revealed in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, a unity which enlivens the Church and
overflows into the world.3 Differences in the body of Christ witness to the unique charism of believers
which is a strength, not a weakness.4
Fractured Relationships: Congregations and the Presbyterian Church (USA)
Division or schism in the Church is not God’s will. The inclination of the human heart is wickedness5
and all fall short of the glory of God.6 Divisions in the Church are human demonstrations of sin, and the
healing of such divisions is the task of reconciliation, work to which all Christians are called.
“With all Christians of the Church catholic, we affirm that the Church is ‘one, holy, catholic, and
apostolic.’”7 These marks show the world who we are as people of Christ. When a presbyter or
congregation cannot fulfill their calling to embody these marks, the presbytery has the responsibility to
restore the covenantal relationship that individual or congregations has entered into either upon
ordination or membership in the Presbyterian Church (USA).8
This policy is meant to assist those congregations who are questioning their covenantal bond with the
Presbyterian Church (USA). Since we affirm that unity is God’s will, it is Salem Presbytery’s desire to
work with congregations under its care and with whom it has oversight helping them discern how they
fulfill their calling to be God’s mission in their unique ways, thus giving witness to God’s will for unity.
Nature of Discernment
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may
discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.”9
1
Form of Government...
Second Helvetic Confession 5.141
3 Scots Confession 3.18
4 1 Corinthians 12:12-26
5 Genesis 8.21
6 Romans 3.22
7 Form of Government F-1.0302
8 Form of Government G-3.0301c
9 Romans 12.2
2
Salem Presbytery, as a council of the church, has a ministry of discernment and governance. This
presbytery is to assist its congregations becoming a missional Church. Salem Presbytery is charged to
discern how God’s mission will best be enacted within its bounds and how its constituent congregations
will achieve Salem Presbytery’s mission goals.
Discernment is a means by which believers submit themselves to God, relinquishing their own desires in
order to understand God’s will for themselves. The spiritual discipline of discernment is inherited from
Ignatius of Loyola who set down a process for understanding how human feelings and thoughts can
apprehend God’s will. In discernment, one will experience consolations and desolations–profound
comfort and deep abandonment.
Salem Presbytery recognizes that discerning how a congregation’s communion with the Presbyterian
Church (USA) may be stressed or fractured can bring about both consolation and desolation. Ultimately,
God intends for the congregation and the presbytery to be united in mission. We affirm our role as one
of reconciliation during discernment, and will ask ourselves how we can exercise mutual forbearance
and strengthen the bonds of peace so God’s mission will be accomplished. The starting point for this
process is peace and unity in the Triune God, not enmity and division from the world.
Process of Discernment
As soon as the presbytery becomes aware that a congregation or its leadership is considering dismissal
from the Presbyterian Church (USA), a season of discernment will take place, the primary foci of which
will be:
• How is the mission of the Triune God being accomplished via this congregation?
• What would the implications be for the presbytery should this congregation cease to be a partner in
mission?
• How would the faith formation and spiritual growth of the members of the congregation be
affected should dismissal be considered and/or approved?
When it becomes apparent that there is desire within a congregation to consider dismissal, or when the
leadership of the presbytery becomes aware through informal contacts that a congregation is in some
degree of turmoil or serious disagreement with either the presbytery or the denomination and is
considering dismissal, the following process shall be undertaken:
1. The Presbytery Council shall appoint a Discernment Team whose purpose shall be to engage the
leaders of the congregation and the congregation as a whole in a season of prayer and
discernment focused on understanding the desolations and consolations of the congregation
using
the
above
framework.
2. In its discernment with the leadership and/or congregation, the team will discuss the implications
for a congregation considering leaving the Presbyterian Church (USA), including the
implications for the Pastor(s) of the congregation. The team will engage the Pastor(s), the
Ruling Elders, and members of the congregation in conversation in order to discern the areas of
concern
and
ways
to
address
them.
3. If, after a season of discernment, the team determines that unresolved issues and concerns
remain, the team will report to the Council, which may then appoint a Resolution Team to work
with
the
leadership
and
the
congregation.
4. When a Resolution Team is appointed, its task will be to work with the congregation and/or its
leadership toward achieving reconciliation and mediation on issues that remain unresolved.
5. Members of the presbytery’s Discernment Team and/or Resolution Team, as well as members
and officers of the congregation shall work together in mutual trust; shall be open and honest
with each other in all dealings; shall provide to each other all relevant and useful information
and documents; shall refrain from any unauthorized, unilateral changes in the way
congregational
property
and
assets
are
held
or
managed.
6. It is also the expectation of the presbytery that the rights and privileges of those members of the
congregation who are in the minority with respect to dismissal or related matters shall be
protected.
7. It is within the authority of the Resolution Team to recommend to the Council what action,
including dismissal if appropriate, should be taken to resolve the continuing problem. All
recommendations of the Resolution Team, together with the advice of the Council with respect
to these recommendations, must be submitted to the full Presbytery. Only the full presbytery, in
meeting, has the authority to approve the terms of any congregational dismissal, or to approve
any
legal
action,
if
such
is
recommended.
8. Should the congregation (or its leadership) refuse visits and discussions with the Discernment
Team and/or the Resolution Team, the Council shall, at its earliest opportunity, recommend to
the Presbytery that the Presbytery appoint an Administrative Commission (G-3.0109b) with
authority to act for the Presbytery, to tentatively resolve all matters. No final action shall be
taken until the Presbytery in a full meeting shall approve such final action. Any Administrative
Commission appointed under the authority of this policy shall be charged with addressing all of
the issues addressed above and with working toward ultimate resolution of the matter with the
congregation. All of the policy considerations listed above in this policy apply to an
Administrative Commission as well as to the Discernment and the Resolution Teams.
Procedure for Dismissal
1. After the season of discernment and resolution, the Session may call for a meeting of the
congregation. Advance notice of the meeting shall be by written letter to each member of the
congregation and as well as through Sunday worship announcements. The letter shall be mailed at
least thirty days in advance of the meeting date and public worship announcements shall be made at
all worship services between the date of the call and the actual congregational meeting.
Representatives of the Presbytery, (e.g., members of Council, Resolution Team, General Presbyter
and Associate Presbyters) shall also be invited to the meeting with the right to address the body.
2. A quorum for this congregational meeting shall be two-thirds (2/3) of the Active Membership, the
attendees being recorded by name.
3. The Session shall provide to all in attendance written proposals to the congregation that it deems to
be in fulfillment of the congregation’s intentions. All members present, as well as the
representatives of Presbytery, shall have the right to speak. The vote shall be taken by written ballot
of the members of the congregation present when the discussion is concluded. At least two-thirds
(2/3) of those present and voting must vote in favor of dismissal in order for the proposal to pass.
4. If a motion for dismissal is passed with at least the requisite majority, the Presbytery Council shall
begin a process of mediation with the congregation to determine the terms of dismissal. (See
Mediation section below.)
If A Quorum Is Not Present
Since this policy is based on the belief that God wills unity, and discernment is foundational to
understanding how the Presbytery and congregation will fulfill God’s will for unity, the Resolution
Team will immediately consult with Council if a quorum isn’t satisfied at the congregational meeting to
vote on dismissal. The Council and the Resolution Team will confer as to how best fulfill a ministry of
reconciliation at this time.
Voting on such an important matter may elicit many different feelings. The role of the Resolution Team
will be conciliatory in nature offering pastoral care and healing to the congregation.
Salem Presbytery has the sacred obligation to maintain the peace, unity and purity of the church.
Therefore, the Resolution Team has the authority to recommend to Council any and all measures that
would maintain and strengthen the peace, unity and purity of the church in relationship to the
congregation and its officers. All recommendations of the Resolution Team must be submitted to the full
Presbytery for its approval, together with the advice of the Council with respect to those
recommendations.
If the Motion for Dismissal Fails
If a quorum is satisfied but the vote for dismissal is not approved, the Council and the Resolution Team
will confer as how best to fulfill a ministry of reconciliation at this time.
The role of the Resolution Team will be conciliatory in nature offering pastoral care and a ministry of
healing to the congregation.
Salem Presbytery has the sacred obligation to maintain the peace, unity and purity of the church.
Therefore, the Resolution Team has the authority to recommend to Council any and all measures that
would maintain and strengthen the peace, unity and purity of the church in relationship to the
congregation and its officers. All recommendations of the Resolution Team, together with the advice of
the Council with respect to those recommendations, must be submitted to the full Presbytery.
Mediation with Presbytery Resolution Team When Dismissal Is Approved by the Congregation
1. This process should be concluded within a reasonable time, faithfully and without unnecessary
delay.
2. The terms of dismissal agreed upon in this mediation process must then be returned to the
congregation for a subsequent congregational meeting, called and announced in the same manner as
required for the prior meeting, and with at least two-thirds (2/3) of the Active Membership present,
accepted by a two-thirds (2/3) majority, in order to be the effective decision of the congregation.
3. In the event that the vote for the terms of dismissal , as worked out by the Presbytery and the
congregation, does not attain the required level of affirmative votes, then two choices remain open
to the congregation at this time.
a) It may, through its authorized representatives, continue to negotiate with the presbytery to
seek different terms for dismissal, and then offer these to the congregation for another vote
(under the same terms as the previous meeting and voting requirements);
b) it may choose to not pursue dismissal at this time, in which case it must, by appropriate
congregational meeting and with simple majority approval vote rescind its earlier action
requesting dismissal. (The Resolution Team will be available to work with the
congregation with the goal of maintaining the peace, unity, and purity of the church and
enhancing the relationship between the presbytery and the congregation.)
4. All discussions about property and financial obligations of the congregation to the presbytery, shall
conform to the General Assembly Permanent Judicial Council decision of Tom v. Presbytery of San
Francisco in that the presbytery must fulfill its fiduciary duty under the Trust Clause (G-4.0203) to
consider the interest of the PC(USA) as a beneficiary of the property. Moreover, the presbytery must
also consider a congregation’s financial position and valuation of property and take into
consideration the PC(USA)’s use and benefit of the property in every decision concerning
disposition of property. This would include exercising due diligence regarding the value of the
property of the congregation seeking dismissal, to include doing a financial analysis of the value of
the property with the congregation being responsible for the cost of the analysis. The presbytery
must be informed of this financial analysis before it votes on a dismissal. (The above is from
ADVISORY OPINION: THE TRUST CLAUSE AND GRACIOUS SEPARATION:
IMPLEMENTING THE TRUST CLAUSE FOR THE UNITY OF THE CHURCH.)
5. A congregation that is approved for dismissal may take its name with it, provided that there is
no mention or retention of affiliation with the Presbyterian Church (USA) or Salem Presbytery.
6. In the event that any congregation is approved for dismissal under the terms of this policy, the
presbytery and the congregation shall take all steps possible in order to provide for the pastoral
care and congregational life of those members who do not wish to depart the Presbyterian
Church (USA). Their protection and nurture shall be a matter of paramount concern to both the
departing congregation and to the Presbytery.
7. In the event that any congregation’s request for dismissal is approved under the terms of this
policy, the presbytery shall, in conjunction with the congregation, hold a final worship service of
Commissioning, to celebrate our common life in Jesus Christ and to pray for the effectiveness
and well-being of both the congregation and the Presbytery. Those departing the Presbyterian
Church (USA) will be commissioned by the Presbytery to further their work for the kingdom as
they go forward in ministry. The service will be jointly planned by members of Presbytery’s
Council and the Session, and all congregations of Salem Presbytery shall be invited.
8. A dismissed congregation will be required to pay off any loans outstanding to any entity of the
Presbyterian Church (USA). Matters of loans of the congregation held by non-Presbyterian
entities are the responsibility of the congregation, and the presbytery shall be legally relieved of
any responsibility related to such loans.
9. A dismissed congregation will be required to close out its financial and membership books as of
the official date of dismissal, and to file all reports required by the presbytery for statistical
record-keeping.
10. A dismissed congregation will be required to work with the Presbyterian Board of Pensions to
effect a clean break as of the time of the dismissal.
11. A dismissed congregation will work closely and diligently with the Presbytery to assist in the
transfer of membership of members who do not desire to remain with the dismissed
congregation.
12. This policy shall take effect immediately upon being approved by the Presbytery.
Miscellaneous
1. The status of the minister(s) currently called by the congregation: whether they shall remain with
the congregation and transfer their ministerial status to the new denomination, or whether they
choose to remain within the PCUSA, and thus need to look forward to seeking a new call.
2. The status of any insurance policies held by the congregation with instrumentalities of the
PCUSA may need to be changed.
3. In the event that the tax status of a congregation as a 501©(3) non-profit tax-exempt organization
was established under the PC(USA) umbrella, it will need to be re-established under the new
denomination to which the congregation is being dismissed.
4. The corporate status of the congregation may need to be revised.
Budget and Finance Committee Report
May 2014
In order to make our accounting system more cost effective, Renee Carter, the new Financial Secretary for
Salem Presbytery, is converting our accounting from the expensive Shelby system to Quickbooks.
She is being careful to organize the system to give us full and accurate reporting of our financial status. This
transition is difficult. We have contracted for twenty hours a week of Renee’s time but until the conversion is
completed she is working several hours a week more than that.
We are presenting a statement of Financial Income and Expense for the first quarter of 2014. After the audit of
2013’s records has been completed we anticipate having a full set of financial reports available.
Respectfully Submitted,
John Milholland, Chair, Budget and Finance Committee
Salem Presbytery
Statement of Financial Income and Expense
For the Quarter Ending March 31, 2014
General Fund
Income
Undesignated **
548,233.46
Prior Year Undesignated
27,899.71
Per Capita **
53,285.19
Other Revenue
Conference Retreat Revenue
Pass-Through Income
Total Income
259.62
7,861.92
64,292.48
701,832.38
Expense
Campus Ministries
32,875.01
Church Growth/Transformation
161.98
Equip - Travel / Cont Ed
386.20
Youth Ministry
2,154.47
SEND
General Assembly
Genl. Assm. Per Capita
Synod Per Capita
Defined Ministry
Total SEND
3,499.93
31,331.25
5,049.00
999.99
40,880.17
COUNCIL / COMMITTEES
Committee on Ministry
3,489.81
Council
60.44
Personnel
60.19
Preparation for Ministry
640.00
Stated Clerk
846.10
Other Related Commissions
359.49
Total COUNCIL / COMMITTEES
5,456.03
ADMINISTRATIVE
Compensation
89,799.55
Continuing Education
2,976.77
Travel Expense
2,533.32
Communications
7,908.49
Office Supplies
2,203.68
Postage/Copying/Printing
1,089.90
Professional fees
Clerical/Acct/Comm Contract Fee
Other Administrative expenses
Total ADMINISTRATIVE
Building Maintenance
Designated Contributions
684.00
17,004.40
1,232.49
125,432.60
7,997.23
53,238.80
Total Expense
268,582.49
Net Income
433,249.89
** Includes 2014 Pledges (Total 2014 Pledges = $643,406.35)
7:59 AM
05/07/14
Accrual Basis
Salem Presbytery in the Presbyterian Church USA
Statement of Financial Income and Expense
January through March 2014
110 General
Income
40000 · General Fund
40101 · Undesignated Receipts
548,233.46
40102 · Prior year Accounts Receivable
27,899.71
40103 · Per Capita
53,285.19
40104 · Other Revenue
40260 · Receipts for Programs
Total 40000 · General Fund
40201 · Other Interest
40250 · Conference/Retreat Revenue
165.28
0.00
629,583.64
94.36
7,861.92
45000 · Pass-Through Income
45100 · PC USA Pass-throughs
45200 · Validated Causes (Local)
45500 · Receipts for In-house Funds
Total 45000 · Pass-Through Income
64,157.48
135.00
0.00
64,292.48
Total Income
701,832.40
Gross Profit
701,832.40
Expense
60110 · Campus Ministry
60111 · Appalachian State University
10,500.00
60112 · N. C. School of the Arts
1,749.99
60113 · St. James Ministry at A&T
7,250.01
60114 · Ukirk of Greensboro
60115 · W-Salem Area Campus
60116 · WS State (Grace Presbytery)
Total 60110 · Campus Ministry
10,250.01
2,000.00
1,125.00
32,875.01
60130 · Church Growth/Transformation
161.98
60145 · Equip - Travel / Cont Ed
386.20
60170 · Youth Ministery
60171 · Middle High School Retreat
684.47
60172 · Senior High School Retreat
1,070.00
60170 · Youth Ministery - Other
Total 60170 · Youth Ministery
400.00
2,154.47
60200 · SEND
60210 · General Assembly
60220 · Genl. Assm. Per Capita 1/2
60230 · Synod Per Capita 1/2
60240 · Defined Ministry
Total 60200 · SEND
3,499.93
31,331.25
5,049.00
999.99
40,880.17
60300 · COUNCIL / COMMITTEES
60320 · Committee on Ministry
3,489.81
60330 · Council
60.44
60340 - Personnel
60.19
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05/07/14
Accrual Basis
Salem Presbytery in the Presbyterian Church USA
Statement of Financial Income and Expense
January through March 2014
110 General
70140 · Selected Giving
6,977.55
70160 · Disaster Relief
4,561.00
70180 · Missionary Support
5,591.51
70200 · Validated Causes
70250 · Winston-Salem Campus Ministry
0.00
70299 · Other Local Causes
244.11
Total 70200 · Validated Causes
244.11
Total 70000 · Designated Contributions
53,238.80
70500 · In- House Causes
70510 · Hunger
70511 · Hunger International
0.00
70519 · Hunger Advocate Salary/Pension
0.00
70510 · Hunger - Other
0.00
Total 70510 · Hunger
Total 70500 · In- House Causes
0.00
0.00
Total Expense
268,582.49
Net Income
433,249.91
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Nominating Committee Report
May 17, 2014
The Nominating Committee met on April 25, 2014 and would like to present the following recommendations for
service to our Presbytery:
RECOMMENDATIONS
COUNCIL
None
EXAMINATIONS
Class of 2014: Elder Steve Braxton, CRE at Trinity, Elon
Class of 2016: Rev. Randy Harris, Highland
Class of 2016: Elder Carolyn Mock, Mt. Jefferson
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Class of 2016: Elder David Vaughan, Burlington First
PERSONNEL
Class of 2016: Rev. Toure’ Marshall, Grace
PYC
Class of 2015: Elder Angela Diaz, Dellabrook
Nominations for Salem Presbytery Committees
For the use of the Nominating Committee
Nominee Information:
Name of Nominee: _________________________________________________________
Telephone: _______________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
E-mail: __________________________________________________________________
Church: __________________________________________________________________
Status:
Clergy
Elder
Deacon
Non-Ordained
Relative experiences:
Nominator Information:
Recommended by: __________________________________________________________
Telephone: ________________________________________________________________
E-mail: ____________________________________________________________________
Please return form to:
Salem Presbytery
P.O. Box 1763
Clemmons, NC 27012
or Fax to 336-766-7153
THANK YOU
to the following congregations
FOR YOUR SUPPORT
OF
THE THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION FUND
In 2011, 2012, 2013
Bethany, Graham, N. C.
Chapel in the Pines, Chapel Hill, N.C.
Clemmons, Clemmons, N.C.
Crossroads, Mebane, N. C.
Fellowship, Greensboro, N.
First Presbyterian, Asheboro, N. C.
First Presbyterian, Boone, N. C.
First Presbyterian, Reidsville, N. C.
First Presbyterian, Thomasville, N. C.
First, Asheboro, N.C.
First, Boone, N.C.
First, Burlington, N.C.
First, Greensboro, N. C.
First, High Point, N. C.
First, Reidsville, N. C.
First, Statesville, N. C.
First, Thomasville, N. C.
Graham, Graham, N. C.
Guilford Park, Greensboro, N. C.
Highland, Winston-Salem, N. C.
Mebane First, Mebane, N. C.
Mt. Jefferson, West Jefferson, N. C.
Mt. Tabor, Cleveland, N. C.
Mt. Vernon Springs, Siler City, N. C.
Mt. Vernon, Woodleaf, N. C.
North Wilkesboro, North Wilkesboro, N. b
C.
Pittsor bo, Pittsor o, N. C.
Shallowford, Lewisville, N. C.
Taylorsville, Taylorsville, N. C.
Trinity, Salisbury, N.C.
Trinity, Winston-Salem, N. C.
Westminister, Greensboro, N. C
Yanceville, Yanceville, N.nC.
Total Contributios f or 2011-2013== $55,148
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Celebrate Theological Education Emphasis Sunday
September, 2014
Order free resources from PCUSA.org (PDS), Louisville, KY
Your COM Care & Development of Church Professionals sub-committee Presents:
(Use this summary sheet during COM PowerPoint presentation to note items of interest)
Salem Presbytery Website (http://www.salempresbytery.org/)
Sabbath Economics & Watershed Discipleship: A Theology & Practice for New Day
June 16-20, 2014 at Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, NC
Sponsored by the Food, Faith, and Religious Leadership Initiative
Logos Training Event; Sat. July 19, 9am-5pm at North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church
Cost: $125/person; Call North Wilkesboro PC at (336) 667-1288 to sign-up.
Wandering in the Wilderness: Little Big Tent, For clergy & lay leaders; Aug. 16, 9am-3pm
at the Highland Presbyterian Church in Winston-Salem; Keynote: David Lamotte
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
At Union Theological Seminary in Richmond:
Digital Discipleship: Exploring, Teaching, & Learning in a Connected, Interactive World
October 14-16, 2014 ~ Paisley Hall on the Richmond campus
Cost $195 ($150 if registration is received by September 1, 2014)
Strategic Planning in an Uncertain World: October 20-23, 2014 ~ Paisley Hall on the
Richmond campus ~ Cost $250 ($195 if registration is received by Sept. 5, 2014)
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At Montreat Conference Center:
Bible Study with Christine Yoder: June 2-6
Growing into Tomorrow...Today: Aug. 18-20, Board of Pensions Retirement Seminar
Montreat Institute for Church Leadership: Oct. 13-16
"More Than None: Engaging the Religiously Unaffiliated"
Worship and the Arts: Advent Travels - Sept. 22-24
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Come ‘B’ Refreshed: 2014 Joint ARMSS/POAMN Conference
October 14-17 at the Elms Hotel & Spa, Missouri
Presbyterian CREDO: (http://www.presbyteriancredo.org/)
ARMSS (http://www.armss.org)
Association of Retired Ministers, Their Spouses or Survivors
Staff of Salem Presbytery
(Updated May 2014)
Program Staff:
Sam Marshall
Executive-General Presbyter
West Neighborhood
REACH Ministry Area
336-766-3393, Ext. 128
smarshall@salempresbytery.org
Dianna Wright
Associate Presbyter, African-American Advocate
Central Neighborhood
EQUIP Ministry Area
336-766-3393, Ext. 126
dwright@salempresbytery.org
Bryan McFarland
Interim Associate Presbyter, Hunger Action Advocate
East Neighborhood
SEND Ministry Area
336-766-3393, Ext. 135
bmcfarland@salempresbytery.org
Alfredo Miranda
Hispanic Mission Evangelist
336-766-3393, Ext. 131
amiranda@salempresbytery.org
Stated Clerk:
Mack Dagenhart
336-766-3393, Ext. 132
mdagenhart@salempresbytery.org
Office Manager:
Laurie Scott
Supervises Support & Contract Staff
Coordinates management of all office & communication functions
336-766-3393, Ext 127
lscott@salempresbytery.org
Support Staff:
Renee Carter
Financial Secretary
336-766-3393, Ext. 125
rcarter@salempresbytery.org
Peggy Trenchard
PT Administrative Assistant
336-766-3393, Ext. 120
ptrenchard@salempresbytery.org
Chris Campbell
PT Administrative Assistant
336-766-3393, Ext. 124
ccampbell@salempresbytery.org
Kim Nichols
PT Administrative Assistant
336-766-3393, Ext. 130
knichols@salempresbytery.org