ONE HUNDRED SEVENTH STATED MEETING
MINUTES OF SALEM PRESBYTERY
Jamestown Presbyterian Church, Jamestown, North Carolina
August 11, 2015
The One Hundred Seventh Stated Meeting of Salem Presbytery, held on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at
Jamestown Presbyterian Church, Jamestown, North Carolina, was called to order with prayer by the
Presbytery Moderator, Rev. Dianne Givens-Moffett at 9:00 a.m.
ENROLLMENT
Commissioners
Elders
Ministers
Commissioned Ruling Elders
Christian Educators
Corresponding Members
Administrative Staff
70
89
TOTAL:
(+visitors – 52)
The following Ministers were enrolled:
10
2
1
3
175
227
A-F:
Margaret Almeida, Kaye Barrow-Ziglar, Timothy Bates, Sidney F. Batts, Frederick Beck, Joe Blankinship,
Mark Brainerd, Kenneth L. Broman-Fulks, Olen Bruner, Kathryn Campbell, Gray Clark, Frederick Coates,
W. Kevin Conley, Lindsay Conrad, Frank Covington, Newton Cowan, William Reid Dalton, III, Franklin M.
Dew, Mindy Douglas, James Dunkin, David Ealy, Terri Engle, Dana Fruits.
G-L:
Jonathan Gaska, Brian Gawf, Diane Givens-Moffett, Kyle Goodman, Phillip Hagen, William Hamilton,
William Stephen Hannah, Marti Hazelrigg, Peter Hazelrigg, Jennie L. Hemrick, Z.N. Holler, Frederick R.
Horner, Charles H. Howell, Felicia Stewart Hoyle, William M. Hoyle, Dorothy C. Jacobs, James Robert
Jackson, Karen Ware Jackson, Scott Jeffreys, John Johnson, Vicki Jones-Johnson, Barrie Miller Kirby,
Randal V. Kirby, Thomas J. Labonte, Emily Schlaman Larsen, Eric Paul Larsen, Jay Lambeth, Troy
Lesher-Thomas, Joel M. Long.
M-R:
Sam Marshall, Donald McCann, Bryan F. McFarland, Douglas S. McLeroy, Jud Milam, Raymond P.
Mims, Alfredo Miranda, Stephen A. Moss, Arnold Nuckles, Jo Nygard Owens, Jeffrey P. Paschal, Floyd
Peter Peterson, Matthew D. Randolph, Paul L. Rhodes, David Rockness, Brian Kenneth Rummage.
S-Z:
Mark Alan Sandlin, C. Frederic Sanford, Stephen W. Scott, John Senior, Howard Sherrill, Ronald Lowell
Shive, Jay Dale Smith, Jeffrey S. Smith, Jeffrey Sockwell, Courtney Stevens, Samuel Stevenson, John
Stuart Taylor, III, Peter A. Thompson, Benton J. Trawick, Laurie Ann Valentine, E. Dale Walker, Randolph
T. Wellford, Norman M. Whitney, Sr., Nancy Cole Williams-Berry, Virginia Wood, A. Lee Zehmer.
The following Ministers asked to be excused from this meeting of Presbytery:
Jay Banasiak, Donald Barbour, Steve Braswell, Kellie Browne, Samuel Dansokho, Melissa Davis, Neil
Wayne Dunnavant, John Elam, Lee Ellenwood, Doug Gebhard, Sandra Lee Greene, Randy Harris, John
Hartman, Hye Jin Hwang, Walter W. King, Jacqueline Lynn Kunkle, Debbie Ann Layman, Inger
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Manchester, Genie Varker Martin, Emily Odom, John L. Odom, James M. Rissmiller, Russell H. Ritchel,
Jr., Kristi Mills Rolison, Dan Sandifer-Stech, J. Grantham Sutphin, Connie S. Weaver.
The following Ministers were not present and did not request an excuse from this meeting of Presbytery:
A-L:
Amanda Anderson, Jonathan Barker, Kent Berry, Erin Bowers, Thomas A. Brown, Thomas Burleson,
Helen Pride Carson, Hilton J. Cochran, Jill Yvette Crainshaw, Brian Daoust, Judith Dellinger, Carlton
Eversley, Jonathan H. Freeeman, Larry W. Freeman, Kenneth Griffin Gatewood, Carter B. Gillespie,
Robert J. Goforth, J. Randy Hall, Stephanie Hankins, Eulando Henton, William B. Heyward, Elizabeth
Inman, Cynthia Douglas Keever, Ki Seok Kim, Khelen Rhodes Kuzmovich, William F. Lawrence, Jr.,
David Yeon Lee, Insook Lee, Mitzi Lesher-Thomas, Amanda (Davee) Lomax.
M-Z:
Amanda Maguire, Touré Marshall, Mary C. McNeal, Francis Rivers Meza, Rosa Miranda, Richard R.
Osmer, Carl Parsons, Samuel Perkins, Rebecca Todd Peters, Steve Macon Pharr, Andre Resner, Jr.,
Lynn Rhoades, Grier Booker Richards, William Robinson, Paul Irving Sink, Mark Wallace Sinnett, Peter
N. Smith, Stevan A. Snipes, Laura M. Spangler, Kathryn Summers, John Stuart Taylor, III, Erich W.
Thompson, Elinor Ware Wilburn.
The following Churches were enrolled by the attendance of their elected Elder Commissioners:
A-D
Alamance Kitty Wells, Geneva Boswell, Asheboro First Lois Bagley, Tim Allgood, Baird’s Creek Rainey
Ratchford, Bethany Graham, Jean Payne, Bethel Lois Miles, Burlington First Ronald Joyce, Bruce
Shields, Patti Bates, Clemmons Norm Gleason, Bill Teller, Community in Christ, Amy Schwartz,
Concord Joyce Ervin, Covenant W-S Mallie Ann McKenzie, Cross Roads Gene Anderson, Dogwood
Acres Dickie Bennett.
E-J
Elkin Rusty Tysor, Faith Betsy Rule, Fellowship Wilbur Gibble, Forest Hills Brenda Drewry, Forest
Park Johnny Hoover, Greensboro First, Suzanne Tilley, Gary Grodman, Sam Turner, Rusty Sherrill, Tim
Ward, Jack Glenn, Guilford Park Tim Peck, Highland Carrie Bullock, Bob Lawing, Immanuel Tony
Blankenship, Jamestown Paulette Mitchell, John Calvin Sammie Hinshaw.
K-R
Logan Lee Woods, Madison Al Jolly, Mebane First Thomas Vinson, Mocksville First Kelly Alexander,
Mooresville First Jim McDonnell, Mount Vernon Catrelia S. Hunter, Mount Vernon Springs Gerald W.
Smith, New Creation Community Tom Guthrie, North Wilkesboro Jacquelyn Hall, Oak Ridge Floyd
Jackson, Parkway Gary Turner, Pilot Mountain First Michael P. Alford, Pine Ridge Nancy Gordon,
Pittsboro Roy W. Forrest, Prospect Lynn Britz.
S-Z
Saint Andrews Mary Kay Darr, Saint James Paula Graves, Gretchen Robinson, Saint Paul
(Greensboro) Merrilou Williams, Saint Paul (High Point) Doris T. Davis, Salisbury First Lawana Ford,
Randy Chandler, Salisbury Second Greg C. Moore, Sedgefield James Elms, Shallowford Jackie
Rountree, Sparta James Norris, Speedwell Mal Knight, Springwood Cynthia Ingle, Starmount Parks
O. Williams, Statesville First Jane Tarman, David Parker, Thomasville First, Sue Langfitt, , Thyatira
Glenn McCorkle, Trinity (Salisbury) Alfreda Cowan, Unity James C. Moore, Westminster
(Greensboro) Stephanie Chandler, Melissa Carter.
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The following Churches were not present and did not request an excuse from this meeting of Presbytery:
A-L:
Allen Temple, Bethany (Statesville), Bethesda (Statesville), Beulah, Bixby, Boone First, Boonville First,
Calvary, Cameron, Chapel in the Pines, Christ Presbyterian, Church of the Covenant, Church of the
Cross, Cleveland, Collinstown, Cooleemee, Danbury Community, Dellabrook, Eben-ezer, Ebenezer,
Eden First, El Bethel, Fairmont, Fifth Creek, Francisco, Franklin, Freedom, Glendale Springs, Glenwood,
Grace, Graham, Greenwood, Griers, Hawfields, High Point First, Hills, Joyce, Kernersville First, Korean
First, Lake Norman Fellowship, Lansing, Laurel Fork, Lexington First, Lexington Second, Lloyd, Love
Valley.
M-Z:
Milton, Mocksville Second, Mt. Airy First, Mount Jefferson, Mount Tabor, New Salem, North Wilkesboro,
Oak Ridge, Piedmont, Pine Hall, Pleasant Grove, Red House, Reid Memorial, Reidsville First, Riverview,
Rumple Memorial, Salisbury Second, Sandy Ridge, Shady Side, Shiloh (Burlington), Shiloh (Statesville),
Siler City, Smyrna, Stoneville, Stony Creek, Tabor, Taylorsville, Third Creek, Trinity (Elon), Trinity
(Winston-Salem), Vandalia, Wentworth, Yadkinville, Yanceyville.
The following Church Educators were enrolled: Darryl Ray, Beth Utley
The following Commissioned Ruling Elders (Lay Pastors) were present: Jim Beard, David Boger, Doug
Brinkley, William Browder, Sue Flippin, John Groff, Nita Henderson , Samuel Jenkins, Rick Purcell,
Francis Young.
Corresponding Member present was Mary Alexander, Western Carolina
The following Administrative Staff were present: Chris Campbell, Peggy Trenchard, and Laurie Scott.
CALL TO ORDER AND OPENING PRAYER
The Moderator, Rev. Diane Givens-Moffett, called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and delivered the
opening prayer.
QUORUM
The Stated Clerk declared a quorum was present for conducting the business of Presbytery.
APPROVAL OF DOCKET
The docket was presented by the Moderator of Salem Presbytery, Rev. Diane Givens-Moffett.
ACTION:
1. Presbytery approved the docket. (Appendix A).
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CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION:
2. Salem Presbytery approved the Consent Agenda which consisted of two items on the Committee on
Ministry report, one item from the Stated Clerk’s Report, and the Nominating Committee report. (Appendix
B).
WELCOME FROM HOST CHURCH
The governing body was welcomed by Rev. Jay Smith, Pastor, Jamestown Presbyterian Church,
Jamestown, North Carolina. Information regarding the arrangements for this meeting was presented.
WELCOME FROM THE MODERATOR
The Moderator, Diane Givens-Moffett, welcomed the body of Salem Presbytery and encouraged all
members of Salem Presbytery to listen for the spirit of God.
INTRODUCTIONS
Corresponding Members and Elders attending Presbytery for the first time were recognized and
welcomed by the Moderator. The Moderator then turned the meeting over to the Reverend Jay Smith to
lead in the morning worship.
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MORNING WORSHIP AND CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
Rev. Jay Smith, pastor of Jamestown Presbyterian Church, Jamestown, preached a sermon, “Atrophy to
Apathy”, using the text from Revelation 3: 15-22; Romans 12: 9-21.The Lord’s Supper was celebrated
following his message.
GREETINGS FROM SALEM PRESBYTERY STAFF
Executive Presbyter, Sam Marshall and Hispanic Mission Evangelist, Alfredo Miranda brought greetings,
welcome and announcements to Salem Presbytery. Renee Carter, financial secretary for Salem
Presbytery, was introduced. Alfredo Miranda showed highlights of youth from El Buen Pastor attending
summer camp in New York.
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STATED CLERK’S REPORT
Elder Mack Dagenhart, Stated Clerk
The Stated Clerk, Mack Dagenhart, advised Salem Presbytery on the process for nomination of
commissioners for the 222nd General Assembly. Nominations are due in the Presbytery office by
September 30.
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PREPARATION FOR MINISTRY
Rev. Margaret Almeida, Rev. John Senior, Co-Moderators
Joshua Cody Stanley shared his faith journey and was examined by Salem Presbytery in order to be
considered for candidacy in the Presbyterian Church, USA.
ACTION:
3. Salem Presbytery enrolled Joshua Cody Stanley, a member at First Presbyterian Church, Greensboro,
attending Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia, as a Candidate for the Ministry of Word
and Sacrament as a Teaching Elder following his successful examination.
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COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY
Rev. Kellie Browne & Elder Larry Hooker, Co-Moderators
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Rev. Joe Blankinship gave the report for Committee on Ministry.
I.
COMMITTEE ACTION REPORTED FOR THE INFORMATION OF PRESBYTERY
A.
SECURING AN INTERIM PASTOR
1. Concurred with the Session of First Presbyterian Church, Thomasville, North Carolina, in securing
the Reverend Jennie Hemrick to serve as Interim Pastor for a period of one year, beginning August
1, 2015.
B. RENEWING A CONTRACT WITH AN INTERIM PASTOR
1. Concurred with the Session of the First Presbyterian Church, Kernersville, North Carolina in
renewing the Interim Pastor contract with the Reverend Thomas Brent Burleson for a period of
twelve months beginning July 6, 2015.
C.
SECURING A TEMPORARY SUPPLY
1. Concurred with the Session of the Thyatira Presbyterian Church, Salisbury, North Carolina in
securing the Reverend John Milholland to serve as Temporary Supply for a period of twelve months
beginning July 1, 2015.
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 Tempe Fussell and Sedgefield
Presbyterian Church, Greensboro, North Carolina, effective May 31, 2015.
B. COMMISSIONED RULING ELDERS/LAY PASTORS (RENEWAL)
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1. Concurred with the Session of the El Bethel Presbyterian Church, Eden, North Carolina, in
renewing the contract of Mr. Francis Young to serve as their Commissioned Ruling Elder–Lay Pastor
for a period of one year beginning January 1, 2015.
2. Concurred with the Session of the Glendale Springs Presbyterian Church, Glendale Springs, North
Carolina, in renewing the contract of Mr. Sid Crunk to serve as their Commissioned Ruling Elder-Lay
Pastor for a period of one year beginning May 1, 2015.
3. Concurred with the Session of the Boonville First United Presbyterian Church, Boonville, North
Carolina, in renewing the contract of Mr. Jerry Moore, Sr. to serve as their Commissioned Ruling
Elder-Lay Pastor for a period of one year beginning January 1, 2015.
4. 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, 2015.
5. Concurred with the Session of the Love Valley Presbyterian Church, Love Valley, North Carolina, in
renewing the contract of Mr. William Bates to serve as their Commissioned Ruling Elder-Lay Pastor
for a period of one year beginning August 1, 2015.
6. Concurred with the Session of the Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church, Pilot Mountain, North Carolina,
in renewing the contract of Mr. Douglas E. Brinkley to serve as their Commissioned Ruling Elder-Lay
Pastor for a period of one year beginning April 22, 2015.
C. STATED SUPPLY RELATIONSHIP (RENEWAL)
1. Concurred with the Session of Calvary Presbyterian Church, Statesville, North Carolina, in
renewing the Stated Supply contract with the Reverend Timothy Bates for a period of one year
beginning January 1, 2015.
2. Concurred with the Session of Lloyd Presbyterian Church, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in
renewing the Stated Supply contract with the Reverend Laura Spangler for a period of one year
beginning August 1, 2015.
3. Concurred with the Session of Cleveland Presbyterian Church, Cleveland, North Carolina in
renewing the Stated Supply contract with the Reverend Dr. André Resner for a period of one year
beginning March 1, 2015.
4. Concurred with the Session of the Pine Hall Presbyterian Church, Pine Hall, North Carolina, in
renewing the Stated Supply contract with the Reverend Robert Eugene Lee for a period of one year
beginning August 1, 2014 and one year beginning August 1, 2015.
D. TRANSFER OF MINISTER OUT OF SALEM PRESBYTERY
1. That the Reverend Tempe Fussell was transferred to the Presbytery of Western North Carolina
effective June 1, 2015.
2. That the Reverend Robert Sharman was transferred to St. Andrews Presbytery effective June 30,
2015.
3. That the Reverend Lynn Stall was transferred to New Hope Presbytery effective July 23, 2015.
4. That the Reverend Jae Chung was transferred to the Presbytery of Boston effective July 23, 2015.
E. MODERATOR OF SESSION
1. That the Reverend Lee Zehmer was appointed the Moderator of Session for the Shadyside
Presbyterian Church, Lexington, North Carolina.
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2. That the Reverend Paul Woodall was appointed the Moderator of Session in July for the Lansing
Presbyterian Church, Lansing, North Carolina.
F. PERMISSION TO ADMINISTER THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
1. That Elder Beth Utley be allowed to administer the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper on August 2,
2015 at Forest Hills Presbyterian Church in the absence of the Reverend Joe Blankinship.
III.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE ACTION OF PRESBYTERY
A. TERMS OF CALL EXTENDED TO A MEMBER OF SALEM PRESBYTERY
ACTION:
4. That the call of the First Presbyterian Church, Burlington, North Carolina to the Reverend Lindsay
Conrad to serve as Associate Pastor was found in order; and the terms of call (printed below) were
approved; and the call was placed in her 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 May 24, 2015.
Salary
Housing
Retirement Savings (403b)
FICA Reimbursement
Board of Pensions
Pension & Disability (12%)
Medical (23%)
Dental
Professional Expenses
Continuing Ed / Books
Vacation
Study Leave
Maternity Leave with Pay
Sabbatical Leave with Pay
Moving to field expenses
Days of per week
$29,336
$12,000
$1,590
$3,556
$15,308
$310
$3,000
$3,000
4 weeks
2 weeks
2 months
2 months after 6 years
Provided
1 day minimum
ACTION:
5. That the call of the Logan Presbyterian Church, Scotts, North Carolina to the Reverend Sandra Kaye
Barrow-Ziglar to serve as Pastor was found in order; and the terms of call (printed below) were
approved; and the call was placed in her 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 July 1, 2015.
Salary
Fair Rental Value of Manse
FICA Reimbursement
Board of Pensions
Continuing Ed / Books
Vacation
Study Leave
Maternity Leave with Pay
Sabbatical Leave with Pay
$30,000
$8,769
$1,125
Provided
$1,200
4 weeks
2 weeks
2 months
3 months after 7 years
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B. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION APPROVED TO INSTALL
ACTION:
6. The following Administrative Commission was approved to install the Reverend Lindsay Conrad as
Associate Pastor at First Presbyterian Church, Burlington, North Carolina, on September 27, 2015, at
5:00 pm.
NAME
Ron Shive
Taylor Lewis Guthrie
Hartman
Patti Bates
Paul Smith
Dale Walker
Mark Brainerd
David Ealy
RESPONSIBILITY
Preside & Propound the
Constitutional Questions
Preach the Sermon
Charge the Minister
Charge the Congregation
Prayer of Ordination
Lead in Worship
Lead in Worship
Teaching/Ruling Elder
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ACTION:
7. Thefollowing Administrative Commission was approved to install the Reverend Sandra Kaye
Barrow-Ziglar as Pastor at Logan Presbyterian Church, Scotts, North Carolina, on September 20, 2015,
at 4:00 pm.
NAME
Kyle Goodman
Diane Givens-Moffett
John Elam
Samuel Stevenson
Margaret Marks
Sarah McHenry
Vicki McCain
RESPONSIBILITY
Preside & Propound the
Constitutional Questions
Preach the Sermon
Charge the Minister
Charge the Congregation
Prayer of Ordination
Lead in Worship
Lead in Worship
Teaching/Ruling Elder
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D. COMMISSIONED RULING ELDERS (LAY PASTOR)
ACTION:
8. Martha Gentry was approved to be commissioned as the Commissioned Ruling Elder-Lay Pastor of
the Lansing Presbyterian Church, Lansing, North Carolina, for a six month period beginning July 1,
2015, and that she was granted permission to celebrate the Sacraments and Moderate the Session.
Further that an Administrative Commission comprised of the Reverend Will Heyward, Elder Bob
Beeson, and Elder Carolyn Mock will hold a service of Commissioning on behalf of Salem Presbytery
because family circumstances prevent Martha from attending a Presbytery meeting.
E. WELCOME LITURGY
F. HONORABLE RETIREMENT
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1. That the Reverend Walt King be granted the status of Honorably Retired effective August 19, 2015.
And that a Service of Retirement be held at the August 11, 2015 Presbytery Meeting.
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G. SERVICE OF HONORABLE RETIREMENT
A service of Honorable Retirement was held for:
The Reverend Mike Lamm, The Reverend Walt King, The Reverend Dan Wilkers
BREAD FOR THE WORLD
Hunger Action Advocate, Rev. Bryan McFarland, introduced Nancy Rhodes, Vice-President of Finance
and Administration at Bread for the World. Ms. Rhodes gave a moving talk about the work and
importance of Bread for the World and led Salem Presbytery in an offering of letters. The offering for
Pennies for Hunger was also received.
LUNCH ADJOURNMENT
Directions for lunch plans and a blessing of thanksgiving were given by Rev. Newton Cowan. Salem
Presbytery was dismissed for lunch.
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PRAYERS FOR INTERCESSION AND THANKSGIVING
The Moderator, Rev. Diane Givens-Moffett reconvened Salem Presbytery after lunch and led Salem
Presbytery in prayers for intercession and thanksgiving.
EQUIP
Rev. Jo Owens, Moderator
Rev. Jo Owens encouraged Salem Presbytery to attend the upcoming Christian Education event, The
Hopeful Church, on September 12.
COUNCIL
Elder David Boger Moderator
The Council of Salem Presbytery met on May 21, June 18, and July 16, 2015.
For Information:

Council endorsed the recommendation of the administrative commission for Prospect Church to
dismiss the PNC.
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Endorsed the El Buen application for $15,000 from Church Growth to help support a Youth
Director and the application for $18,000 from GA to establish a wellness center.
Heard about a pilot program funded by the Lilly Foundation to educate pastors and congregations
in matters relating to financial literacy. Salem Presbytery has been selected to participate.
Approved ordination exam readers for the August and November cycles:
Teaching Elders: Kathryn Campbell (Starmount), John Senior (WFU), Brian Gawf (Asheboro,
First), Ruth Lenger (Danbury Community), Inger Manchester (Fieldstone), Steve Scott
(Statesville, First), Courtney Stevens (Highland), Connie Weaver (Asheboro, First)
Ruling Elders: Scott Lynch (Asheboro, First), Elizabeth Hooten (Burlington, First)
ACTION:
9. Salem Presbytery approved the Salem Presbytery manual, subject to review and revision.
ACTION:
10. Salem Presbytery dismissed Forest Park Presbyterian Church to the Evangelical Covenant Order of
Presbyterians.
ACTION:
11. Salem Presbytery elected Elder David Vaughan as Stated Clerk for a three year term.
PERSONNEL
Rev. Fred Horner, Moderator
Appreciation was expressed to the outgoing Stated Clerk, Mack Dagenhart, for his years of leadership
and faithful service.
ADJOURNMENT AND BENEDICTION
The motion to adjourn was approved and the Moderator, Rev. Diane Givens-Moffett, pronounced the
benediction and the closing prayer. Salem Presbytery was dismissed to a reception honoring retiring
Stated Clerk, Mack Dagenhart.
Recorded by:
Laurie Scott
Office Manager
David Vaughan
Stated Clerk
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