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MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD OF THE ASSOCIATE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH * * * CALLED MEETING (MARCH 2‐3, 2010) AND TWO HUNDRED SIXTH STATED MEETING (JUNE 8‐10, 2010) BONCLARKEN CONFERENCE CENTER FLAT ROCK, NC MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
CALLED MEETING MARCH 2‐3, 2010 BONCLARKEN, FLAT ROCK, NORTH CAROLINA PROCEEDINGS The March 2‐3, 2010 Called Meeting of the General Synod of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church was held on the call of the Moderator, John R. de Witt, with the concurrence of three of the pres‐
byteries of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, (Canadian, Tennessee‐ Alabama, and Second), at the denominational conference grounds at Bonclarken. The call for the meeting was circulated by Moderator de Witt: “The purpose of the meeting will be to receive and act on the findings and recommendations of the Moderator’s Commis‐
sion on Erskine College and Theological Seminary.” Tuesday Afternoon, March 2, 2010 4:30 p.m. The meeting convened in the Bonclarken Chapel at 4:30 p.m. with the call to order by Moderator John R. de Witt, who presented his de‐
votional. The Moderator read the Statement of Purpose of the Called Meet‐
ing, (See introduction.) Following a ten‐minute recess to allow Elders who went to the original announced meeting place to reach the Chapel, the roll was constituted by the Principal Clerk who declared a quorum to be pre‐
sent. The Quorum for a called meeting is defined in the Form of Gov‐
ernment: (see Chapter. XIII, C. 5.) The quorum numbers for this meet‐
ing are as follows: 114 Ministers. (One quarter of 455 total ministers, representing three presbyteries), Ruling Elders from 73 congregations representing three presbyteries. (One quarter of the number of churches.) Only Elders representing congregations which were regis‐
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The roll of those registered: Ministers Present: Canadian: Henry Bartsch, Kevin Carter, Rudy de Vries, David Els, Jef‐
frey Kingswood, W. Brian Murray, Andrew Savill, John Shearouse Catawba: James Barker, C. Ron Beard, Leland Beaudrot, Roy Beckham, Juan Carlos Bonilla, Heiko Burklin, George Busch, Jr, J. Barry Dagen‐
hart, Clint Davis, John R. de Witt, J. Allen Derrick, Jose J. Diaz, Robert Elliott, Evan English, Sinclair Ferguson, Robert M. Ferguson, Billy Fleming, Lee Charles Hammond, John Hopkins, Brian Howard, Tho‐
mas D. James, Douglas Jones, Michael Kelly, Ray King, David Lauten, Neal Mathias, Phillip McCoy, James McLurkin, James Mitchell, Charles Mitchell, Scott Moore, Alan Morrow, Brian Peake, Dwight Pearson, Paul Pepin, Andrew Putnam, Peter Rambo, Sr, Robert Robinson, John Rogers, Mark Ross, David Rowe, Jan Sattem, David Setzer, Kyle Sims, Gregory Slater, Guy Smith, Jr, Andrew Stager, Gary Stiltner, Jr, Frank van Dalen, Glenn Welsford, L. Craig Wilkes, R. Boyce Wilson, Soku Yi First: William Anderson, Robert Arendale, Robert Bell, Robert Cara, James Coad, Jr, Bryan Crotts, John Currid, Benjamin Dowling, III, S. Barry Eller, N. Lanier Ellis, Charles Evans, III, Ed Fleagle, Randy Foster, Larry Frady, Sr, Wayne Frazier, Bryan Gregory, Gregory Hamer, Vaughn Hathaway, James Hunt, Robert Hunter, Morrison Lawing, Jr, Gary Letchworth, Richard Lewis, Jr, C. Earl Linderman, Kenneth Lotze, Matthew Lucas, William Macaulay, William Maier, Leo Markwat, Wil‐
liam Marsh, Nathan McCall, Kenneth McMullen, Paul Mulner, Stephen Myers, Duckeun Park, Chris Parnell, Douglas Petersen, Scott Robar, E. Tim Robinson, Gilbert Rowell, Terrence Schultz, Lee Shelnutt, R. Ed‐
ward Spencer, Mark Tankersley, S. Dean Turbeville, Anthony Ward, Tim Watson, James White, Roger Wiles, Robert Wilson, David Win‐
burne, Ben Wingard Florida: Robert Adams, Jr, Mark Bolhofner, Raymond Cameron, Jr, Wil‐
liam Elder, Jr, Robert Hovey, Robert Johnson, Jun Liu, Robert Patrick, III, Kim Payne, Darrell Peer, Charles Reynolds, Jr, Drew Severance, David Walkup Mississippi Valley: Ron Brunson, Meredith Cavin, Conrad Cheatham, Gary Clowers, J. Alex Coblentz, Andy Coburn, Joseph Donahue, Wil‐
liam Everett, T. J. Gentry, Richard Hazen, Tim Phillips, David Storment, Charles Todd, Donis Watkins, William Wheeler, Jr. MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
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Northeast: Alan Avera, Fredrick Carr, David Johnston, Peter Kemeny, Ronald Pritts, William Sutherland, Jack Van Dyk, Robert Whittet, James Wittke, Curtis Young Second: Robert Anderson, William Barron, Sr, William Blakely, Bryan Bult, J. Rhett Carson, Gregory Conover, John Cook, James Corbitt, John Dorr, Jr, L. Calvin Draffin, William Evans, Jodie Gaston, H. Neely Gas‐
ton, Ralph Gore, David Griffin, James Hering, Mark Hornby, Michael Horne, Jeffrey Jacobs, Gary Jones, R. Eldredge Kelley, Stuart Latimer, Jeffrey Lewis, Anthony Locke, James Loughner, Patrick Malphrus, Rob Roy McGregor, James McManus, Matthew Miller, Paul Patrick, Samuel Roper, Randall Ruble, George Schwab, Thomas Shoger, William Slattery, E. Brent Turner, Peter Waid, Craig Wieberdink, Rabun Wil‐
liams, Charles Wilson, Mark Wright Tennessee‐Alabama: Charles Bradley, Charles Edgar, Stephen Jordan, P.J. McClung, Calvin Todd Virginia: David Blugerman, H. Max Bolin, Donald Bowker, L. Paul Burns, Robert Gordon, John Hughes, David Vance, David Warf Eligible Elders Present: Catawba Arsenal Hill Presbyterian (Michael Evans), Bethany ARP Church (Tim Thiessen), Bethel ARP Church (Roger Rowe), Calhoun Presbyterian Church (Billy Alexander), Centennial ARP Church (Wyndal Howard), Chester ARP Church (John Lewis), Clover ARP Church (David Jack‐
son), First Presbyterian Columbia (William B. De Pass, Henry Foster, Richard Laughridge, Charlton Law, Hal Stevenson), Ebenezer Presby‐
terian (Wilfred Aheron), Edwards Memorial ARP (Owens Baston), Good Shepherd Presbyterian (Bill Wolfe), Hopewell ARP Church (Thomas McKeown), Lancaster First ARP Church (T.C.S. Lever), Neelyʹs Creek ARP Church (Steve Southwell), Oak Ridge ARP Church (Jerry Knight), Rock Hill First ARP (Walt Heinsohn, William Vogel), Rowan Presbyterian (John Floyd), Sherwood Forest ARP (Bill Ross), Tirzah ARP Church (Steve Maloney), Union ARP Church (Gerald Locke), Unity ARP Church (Addison Thomas), White Oak ARP Church (Robert Patrick) First All Saints Presbyterian (Charles Smoak), Boyce Memorial ARP Church 314
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(Bill Bush), First ARP Church Burlington (Doug Chism), Christ Com‐
munity Church (Darryl Andrews), Coddle Creek ARP Church (Jerry Carriker), Covenant of Grace ARP (Phil Williams), Covenant ARP Church (Leon Tinklenberg), Craig Avenue Tabernacle (Bill Deaton), Ebenezer ARP Church (Bruce Bodenstein), Gastonia First ARP Church (Robert Sytz), Huntersville ARP Church (Anthony Navarro), Maupin Avenue Presbyterian (Robert Crawford), New Amity ARP Church (Legrand Payne), New Perth ARP Church (Donnie Poole), New Ster‐
ling ARP Church (David Brady), Pinecrest ARP Church (John Gibson), Pisgah ARP Church (Curtis Hopper), Providence ARP Church (Ron France), Reformation Presbyterian (Christopher Hill), Sandy Plains ARP Church (Ray Barnes), Christ Fellowship (Ron McKnight) Florida First Presbyterian Avon Park (Nelson Crews), Bartow ARP Church (W.H. Stuart), Chapel‐By‐The‐Sea (Ray Christian), Faith Presbyterian Church (Michael Gallogly), First Presbyterian Sebring (Frank Erwin) Mississippi Valley Mount Zion ARP Church (Charles Bunner), New Albany Presbyterian (Howard Roberts), Providence Reformed (David Strock), Salem ARP Church (Kerry Regen) Northeast Ballston Center ARP Church (Norman Slagle), Church of the Atone‐
ment (Gordon Bell) Second Abbeville‐Mt. Carmel ARP (Wes McAllister), Devenger Road Presbyte‐
rian (Steven Kern), Due West ARP Church (Jimmy Gettys), Greenville ARP Church (Jimmy Feemster, Phillip Reavis), Greenwood First ARP (Jack Hill), Louisville ARP Church (Phil Prichard), Lower Long Cane ARP (John C. Grier), Newberry ARP Church (William Mark Senn), Oconee ARP Church (Harold Wright), Ora ARP Church (David Craig), Peachtree Corners (Glen Smotherman), Providence ARP Church (Thornton Stewart), Redeemer Presbyterian (Richard Bernath), First Presbyterian Tucker (Scott Hale), Unity ARP Church (Brian Holzber‐
ger), White Oak ARP Church (Lisle Bowers), Young Memorial ARP (Dan Yon) Tennessee‐Alabama Fayetteville ARP Church (William Kidd), Hopewell ARP Church MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
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(David Rentschler), Pressly Memorial ARP Church (Tirey Bowen) Virginia Edgemont ARP Church (Berkley Mays), Johnson Creek ARP Church (Lonnie McKinney), Old Providence ARP Church (Dallas Hemp), Wildhurst Presbyterian (David Hayslett) Following the announcement of the required quorum, Vice‐
Moderator Steven G. Maye presented the program. The Moderator called for a vote to consider the report, the re‐
sponse of the Board of Trustees, and a statement of Erskine Alumni. (Such vote was made necessary by the Rules of Procedure of the Gen‐
eral Synod due to Synod’s requirements for circulation of materials prior to the meeting). The vote carried by the required 2/3 majority of those present. The Chairman of the Moderator’s Commission introduced the members of the Special Commission to the Synod. Commission member Ken Wingate presented the report. A point of order resulted in a motion to enter executive session. Following discussion, a motion carried to call the previous question. The motion to enter executive session failed. Mr. Wingate continued the presentation, including the four recom‐
mendations. Report of the Moderator’s Commission on Erskine College and Seminary March 2, 2010 The delegates of the 2009 meeting of the General Synod instructed the Moderator to “form a special commission to investigate whether the oversight exercised by the Board of Trustees and the Administration of Erskine College and Seminary is in faithful accordance with the standards of the ARP Church and the Synod’s previously issued directives.” The commission was further directed “to report back to General Synod no later than the 2010 meeting of General Synod with a report and the Commission’s findings and recommen‐
dations.” ARP Standards and Previously Issued Directives The Moderator’s Commission finds that over the last thirty‐plus years the General Synod has been clear in stating its purposes and objectives for Er‐
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guide the college in adherence to Synod’s standards. We offer the following examples of these directives: Christian higher education offers “. . . a unique opportunity to present Christ and the Christian viewpoint and to demonstrate in a tangible way the value of a life which is lived in right relation to God and man.”1 “The Board of Trustees, through the Administration, must seek fac‐
ulty members having professional competence, moral sensitivity and genuine Christian commitment.”2 “As a Christian college, the uniqueness of each individual is a basic premise, but the universality of our human dependence on Jesus Christ as the ultimate Word is equally fundamental, the point of refer‐
ence for all knowledge and all experience being Biblical revelation and authority.”3 “The curriculum for Erskine College . . . should be broadly based, with the Christian perspective as the positive integrating factor for all of the disciplines.”4 “In order for the goals and purposes of the Associate Reformed Pres‐
byterian Church in Christian higher education to be realized, Erskine College, through its Board of Trustees, administration and faculty, must be in harmony with the principles and goals of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. Within this context, the College has a responsibility to bring its theological reflections to bear upon the life of the Church.”5 “Erskine College and Seminary should intentionally aim to disciple their students with a kingdom perspective and a biblically Reformed world and life view. Both the College and the Seminary should en‐
courage students to acknowledge the Lordship of Jesus Christ in all areas of life, and they should model the integration of Christian faith and learning.”6 1Manual of Authorities and Duties, Report of the Special Committee on Christian Education, “Philosophy of Christian Higher Education,” (adopted by General Synod, 1977), 2009 p. 37 2Ibid, p. 40 3Ibid, p. 40 4Ibid, p. 40 5Ibid, p. 40 6Minutes of Synod, Report of the Vision Committee, (adopted by General Synod 2007), 2007 p. 24 MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
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Further, the mission statements of the College and Seminary indicate the Synod’s success in clearly communicating these matters. “The mission of Erskine College is to equip students to flourish by providing an excellent liberal arts education in a Christ‐centered environment where learning and biblical truth are integrated to de‐
velop the whole person.” (“Erskine College Mission Statement”) “…from its inception, Erskine College has been committed to the principle that facts and values–learning and faith–are insepara‐
ble.” (Mission Statement – “Historical Perspective”) “This environment fosters an educational ethos whose personnel, policies, and teaching are informed and animated by the sovereignty of God over all the created order. Erskine encourages wholesome living and calls the entire community to glorify God and enjoy him forever.” (Mission Statement – “Our Commitments”) “At Erskine the integration of learning and biblical truth is an ongo‐
ing process of seeking to discern and develop the integral relation‐
ships between reason and revelation. In this process human learning informs the development of a Christian worldview, and biblical reve‐
lation informs the content and practice of human learning.” (Mission Statement – “Our Commitments”) The Board of Trustees The first hallmark of a well‐structured board is that its size and make up are appropriate to effectively safeguard the assets and accomplish the mission with which it has been entrusted. As to size, very large governing boards have a difficult time getting down to business and making decisions. As to make up, successful governing boards include individuals who are knowledgeable (e.g., accounting, business, law, finance, theology, education, ethics), and who are enthusiastically committed to the stated mission of the organization. The essential qualifications of a good board member are that he or she must be competent, engaged and independent. This is especially true for a non
‐profit institution of higher education, for which many duties under federal and state law must be satisfied, in addition to the requirements of accrediting agencies and other oversight authorities. We find that the Board of Erskine has not historically and uniformly met these standards of competence, engage‐
ment and independence. There are perhaps many reasons for this, but the sheer size of the board and the way it carries out its business figures promi‐
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members and its twenty‐three advisory members, cannot function effectively and engage in meaningful deliberation and decision‐making. The executive committee is delegated most of the substantive work of the board, rendering a majority of board members less engaged than necessary. The Commission finds that the Board is not uniformly competent, engaged and independent, as a consequence of its unwieldy structure. The Commission finds that the re‐
quirement of the bylaws that at least fifty percent of the members must be graduates of Erskine College and/or Seminary further adds to the general lack of independence. The Commission finds that the requirements of the bylaws that the many Advisors to the Board “shall have equal seat and voice in all meetings of the Board and are entitled to receive the same minutes and notice of meetings of the Board to which members are entitled” hinder the effective‐
ness and independence of the Board. If a governing board tolerates a climate of secrecy or neglect, the charitable assets may be diverted to benefit the pri‐
vate interests of insiders and the mission of the organization may be thwarted by those charged with implementation of the mission. The second hallmark of a strong and effective board is that it is independ‐
ent from the administration. The Board is to establish policy and set guidelines for the mission of the institution, and then exercise the proper amount of over‐
sight by asking the hard questions. There must be a healthy tension between the Board and the administration, with the Board able and willing to require the administration to account for its performance. The Commission finds that the Board has not exercised adequate oversight over the administration and faculty. The Commission finds that there have been a number of financial ir‐
regularities and administrative failures which underscore the lack of oversight by the Board. The third hallmark of an effective board is that it ensures that the mission of the institution, as set forth in its mission statements and other governing instruments, is accomplished. In the case of Erskine, the guiding principles of the Philosophy of Christian Higher Education and the similar directives of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, which owns Erskine and appoints its board, constitute its mission. The Commission finds that the ARP’s direc‐
tives have not been satisfied, even though this discussion has taken place regu‐
larly over the course of the last thirty years. The Commission reiterates that any findings related to the views and per‐
formance of the administration and faculty are, in the nature of the case, in‐
tended to underscore the lack of effective oversight by the Board. The Board sets policy and the administration carries it out; but a consistent and long‐term failure to operate in a manner consistent with the mission of the institution ultimately comes back to the Board. MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
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Findings The Moderator’s Commission on Erskine finds that the oversight exer‐
cised by the Board of trustees and the Administration of Erskine College and Seminary is not in faithful accordance with the standards of the ARP Church and the Synod’s previously issued directives. Recommendations 1. Restructuring the Board: The bylaws of the Board of Trustees shall be revised by a committee of five members: current Board Chairman Scott Mitchell, current Board vice‐chairman Joe Patrick, and Commission mem‐
bers, Bill Marsh, Roger Wiles, and Ken Wingate. These bylaws shall include: that the composition of the board shall be 16 members (five classes of three plus the current Moderator) and more effective policies to prevent further failures regarding financial integrity, conflicts of interest, integration of faith and learning, board training, and other issues identified by the commission. These policies must align with Synod’s Philosophy of Christian Higher Edu‐
cation and Erskine’s current mission statements. These revised bylaws shall be adopted by the full board at its May 2010 meeting, and subsequently pre‐
sented to the Synod for adoption at its June 2010 meeting. 2. Replacement Interim Board: The current trustees shall be removed and replaced by the following individuals: William Anderson, William L. Barron, John Basie, Adam Bloom, Julia T. Boyd, William S. Cain, Raymond Cameron, Fredrick Carr, James T. Corbitt, Dixon Cunningham, Joseph W. Donahue, Charles B. Evans, William B. Everett, William R. Folks, David R. Johnston, Morrison V. Lawing, Marlo L. McDonald, William C. Marsh, Steven J. Maye, James F. Mitchell, Scott Mitchell, Paul D. Mulner, Deborah Neil, Joseph H. Patrick, Gordon S. Query, Glen Robinson, George S. Robinson, Steven Suits, Roger N. Wiles, R. Boyce Wilson. The interim board will also include the four ex‐officio members per the current bylaws. The moderator of the ARP Church shall convene the interim board. 3. Nominations Process: The revised bylaws shall strike the second sentence of Article II, paragraph 3 of the current bylaws regarding nominations to Synod’s committee on nominations. Likewise, the following portions of the “Guidelines For Committee on Nominations” (Manual of Authorities and Duties, 2008, p. 84‐85) shall be changed: guideline 5 shall be amended to read, “Prospective nominees are contacted to confirm their willingness to serve.”; guideline 8(h) shall be removed. Nominations for Erskine trustees shall be made annually by a special committee consisting of the then‐current modera‐
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trustees. The recommendations of this committee shall annually be presented to the General Synod at its stated meeting. 4. Criteria for Trustees: The special committee for the nomination of Erskine trustees will adopt the following criteria for potential trustees: The Board must consist of individuals who are competent, engaged, and independent. Trustees shall include individuals who are knowledgeable in different areas such as ac‐
counting, business, education, ethics, finance, law, ministry and theology, and who subscribe to the mission of Erskine College and Seminary as set forth in its mission statements. Such individuals should be able and willing to be ade‐
quately engaged in the life of the institution to guide and monitor its achieve‐
ment of the stated mission. Such individuals must be sufficiently independent of the administration and faculty to bring a healthy balance of support and over‐
sight. All trustees must subscribe to Synod’s definition of an evangelical Chris‐
tian. Respectfully Submitted, George S. Robinson Chairman Moderator’s Commission on Erskine The Moderator made several announcements concerning the conduct for the remainder of the meeting. As Synod recessed for the afternoon, the Moderator noted that Com‐
mission member Wingate’s prayer served as the closing prayer and blessing for the meal. Tuesday Evening, March 2, 2010 The Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Moderator de Witt opened the evening worship with the reading of John 17:1‐5. The Synod rose to sing “Old Hundredth” and was led in prayer by the Moderator. The Apostles’ Creed was recited. The Gloria Patri was sung. The Synod joined in a Unison Reading of John 17:6‐18. MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
The evening prayer was offered by Rob Patrick. Synod rose again to sing ”Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken.” Sinclair Ferguson brought the evening message using as his text John 17: vss. 20‐26. Bible Songs number 280 was sung. Synod recessed for the evening with the Benediction delivered by The Moderator. The delegates joined in singing “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow.” Wednesday Morning, March 3, 2010 8:30 a.m. The morning session began with special thanks to Chip Sherer for all the wonderful work he did to make the meeting possible. Thanks were also expressed to Tom Patterson for providing the organ ac‐
companiment for Synod’s worship in song. Synod opened with a worship service led by Stephen Maye. The Synod sang “All Christians Rise and Sing.” Mr. Maye brought the morning message. The morning business session began at 9:00 a.m.. The Principal Clerk declared a quorum to be present. The business session began with the reading of the four recom‐
mendations of the special commission. As the recommendations of a commission need no second, the recommendations were before the Synod for consideration. Joseph Patrick, Vice‐Chairman of the Board of Trustees, offered prayer and addressed the Synod with regard to the response to the commission report from the Erskine College Board of Trustees. Ray Cameron spoke to the Synod with regard to the “Resolution” adopted by Erskine Board of Trustees, February 19, 2010. Mr. Patrick presented the Board of Trustees’ response to specific charges made in the commission’s presentation. Bill Patrick, counsel to Erskine College, presented further argu‐
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As a period of questions and answers began, the Moderator asked Ken Wingate to begin the session by answering questions which came as a result of earlier statements. Mr. Wingate continued to answer questions from the floor. The question and answer session was ended. Statements were then allowed. Erskine College Board member Lisa Robinson Senn pre‐
sented her statement. Randall T. Ruble presented his statement. Alvin Sell presented his statement. Erskine Student Body President Jessica Gregg presented her statement. Synod recessed at noon with the blessing for the meal led by Moderator de Witt. Wednesday afternoon, March 3, 2010 1:15 p.m. The Afternoon session began with a prayer led by the Read‐
ing Clerk Charles Edgar. The Principal Clerk declared a quorum to be present. Woody O’Cain presented his statement. Daisy Smith, President of the Student Christian Association, presented her statement. William Evans presented his statement. A motion carried to take the recommendations item by item. Recommendation #1 with regard to restructuring was opened for debate. The recommendation passed 204 to 68. Recommendation #2 with regard to placing an interim board in place of the present board was opened for debate. Following a failed amendment, another amendment carried. Amendment A (To be added at end of Recommendation #2): “The current board shall be commended for their work to date, and assured that dismissal is not based on personal failure, but systemic problems.” The recommendation #2 as amended passed 173 to 96. MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
An amendment to recommendation #3 was proposed and adopted. Amendment B (last two lines of Recommendation #3 shall read): “Recommendations for Erskine trustees shall be made...The recommendations of this committee shall annually be presented to General Synod’s Committee on Nominations.” The recommendation #3 as amended passed on voice vote. A motion carried to editorially change recommendation #4: Change the wording in line one from “nominations” to “recommendations.” In the last sentence, replace “To the Gen‐
eral Synod at its stated meeting” to “Synod’s Committee on Nominations.” The recommendation #4 as editorially changed was passed by a voice vote. After a motion to adjourn prevailed and singing of the “Song of Christian Unity, Psalm 133,” the closing prayer was offered by John Cook. The Benediction was pronounced by the Mod‐
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STATED MEETING JUNE 8‐10, 2010 BONCLARKEN, FLAT ROCK, NORTH CAROLINA The 206th Annual Meeting of the General Synod of the Associ‐
ate Reformed Presbyterian Church was held at the denomina‐
tional conference grounds at Bonclarken. The following activi‐
ties were held at the Pre‐Synod Conference on Worship. Monday Evening, June 7, 2010 The Pre‐Synod Conference, ʺThe Spirit‐illumined Wordʺ ʺDinner on the Groundsʺ was served from 5:15‐6:15. Follow‐
ing the meal, those attending the Pre‐Synod Conference were welcomed and introductions of the principals were presented. Following a presentation of special music, Rev. Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson presented the Keynote Address. The attendees met for fellowship following the address. Tuesday, June 8, 2010 At 9:15 a.m., Rev. Dr. Douglas F. Kelly presented the morn‐
ing address. At 10:15 a.m., the conference recessed for the morning break. At 10:30 a.m., Rev. Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson presented the fi‐
nal address of the conference. Special Synod Week Activities Erskine Theological Seminary hosted a barbecue picnic Wednesday at 12:00 p.m., at the Headspring Pavilion. The Synod was invited to meet the new President of Erskine College and Seminary on Wednesday from 4:30 until 5:30 p.m. A Church Planters Breakfast, sponsored by Outreach North America, was held Thursday Morning at 7:00 a.m. ARP Women’s Ministries sponsored the following activities during the Synod meeting: A Ladies’ Prayer Vigil was held during all ses‐
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The Synod Social was held in Synodical Hall on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. A Pastorʹs Wives Fellowship was held Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 8, 2010 The Orientation for New Ministers and Delegates was held Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. in the Jean White Room of Founders’ Hall. Tuesday, June 8, 2010 7:30 p.m. General Synod’s evening activities began with an informal Psalm Sing led by Earl and Harriet Linderman. At 7:30 p.m., the 206th annual meeting of the General Synod of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church began with the Wor‐
ship Service. OPENING WORSHIP Tuesday, June 8, 2010 7:00 P.M. Informal Psalm Sing C. Earl Linderman Accompanist Harriett Linderman Prelude Greg Reynolds 7:30 P.M. *Call to Worship Lyon *Hymn: “O Worship the King All Glorious Above” *Invocation and Lord’s Praye
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*The Constitution of Synod Memorial Service Stephen J. Maye The Listing of Deceased Teaching Elders The Listing of Deceased Ruling Elders Old Testament Reading (II Chron 20:1‐13) Mark E. Ross *Hymn: “I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art” Toulon New Testament Reading (I Peter 5: 1‐14) Joseph W. Donahue *The Apostle’s Creed *Doxology Old Hundredth Sermon John R. de Witt Prayer for Blessing on the Word of God *Hymn: “God Be Merciful to Me” Redhead MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
The Prayers of the General Synod *Hymn: Now Israel May Say Old 124th *Benediction *Postlude Greg Reynolds (See Appendix for the tributes and the list of deceased Elders.) Wednesday, June 10, 7:00 a.m. Earl Linderman led the informal “coffee and singing of the Psalms” on the Dining Room Porch. The opening worship speaker was William C. Marsh. The President of Bonclarken Conference Center, Joseph H. (Chip) Sherer, welcomed the delegates to Bonclarken. Principal Clerk C. R. Beard constituted the roll of Synod. (See Appendix for the Official Roll of Synod). Retiring Moderator de Witt presented Moderator‐Elect Stephen J. Maye to the Synod. Following brief remarks, Dr. de Witt placed the Moderatorʹs Shield around the neck of Mr. Maye. Moderator Maye presented the Retiring Moderatorʹs Bible to Dr. de Witt. Moderator Maye presented his Moderatorʹs Challenge to the Synod. MODERATORʹS CHALLENGE I cannot describe to you what a joy it has been to serve for the last two years alongside Dick de Witt. First of all, I’ve learned many new vocabulary words
‐ but have forgotten more. He has been gracious enough not to correct my grammar but seems to save that for promising young ministers. With all seriousness, being around Dick is to be connected to many of the greats‐ the men he met or knew. Men like Herman Ridderbos, A.W. Tozier, the great John Murray of Westminster Seminary, and perhaps the greatest preacher in the twentieth century, Dr. Martyn Lloyd Jones. To hear many personal stories about these giants has been quite a treat but to see their impact on Dick and, in turn, his impact on so many of us is truly rich. His theological prowess coupled with his burning zeal for the gospel make him an example to all. Dick’s kindness and compassion; his judgment and discern‐
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ment; and his convictions and resolve are a gift to the ARP Church. He has become a dear friend. Brothers of this great church: thank you for privilege to serve you in this capacity. At the conclusion of Synod last June, I received more free ad‐
vice on that closing Thursday than in all of my life combined. Much of it has been helpful. I want to especially thank the former moderators who have gra‐
ciously given me counsel and helped me navigate some choppy waters. I am forever indebted to men like Bill Deaton, Jim Corbitt, Allen Derrick, Frank Hunt, Bill Evans, Tom Patterson, Charles Edgar, and Gordon Query. These men, like the aforementioned acquaintances of Dick’s, are faithful men who have set the example. Going back even farther, let us never forget the giants of the faith on whose shoulders we stand. It is an amazing thing to realize that we, as ARPs, are tangentially connected to John Calvin, John Knox and Ralph and Ebenezer Erskine; the Associates and the Reformed Church‐ those predeces‐
sors of ours who had the courage to stand for the gospel no matter the cost; the great Covenanters without whom, I believe, there would have been no victory in the American War for Independence. Many estimate that 50% of the Con‐
tinental Army was comprised of Presbyterians. Do you realize that by the time General George Washington got to Yorktown in 1781 all but one of his regimental commanders were ruling elders in the Presbyterian Church? Washington was so grateful for the Presbyterians that though he was an An‐
glican, he donated $40,000 (an amazing sum at the time) to a Presbyterian college then named Liberty Hall Academy now called Washington & Lee Uni‐
versity. Indeed, our spiritual heritage is significant. But where do we go from here? We must do some self‐examination and honestly ask ourselves if we truly subscribe to and live out the beliefs of the apostle Paul, the apostle Peter, the early church fathers and the Westminster Divines. The purpose statement we, as ARPs, adopted in 1990 calls us “To evaluate and change the future while preserving the best of the past.” How do we best do that? It is not enough for us if we only recount how faithful our predeces‐
sors were but fail to be imitators of their obedience. We must embrace our rich Covenanter heritage and ask God to help us be equally as faithful. We must focus on that which made their faith and lives so potent; so active; so fruitful. Exactly what was it? Well men, I’ll tell you. It was a firm commit‐
ment to the Word of God‐ the holy, inspired, inerrant and infallible Word. In Martin Luther’s famous hymn, “A Mighty Fortress is our God,” he wrote, “That Word above all earthly powers!” It is indeed above every single earthly power. It is our weapon against the enemy‐ a weapon for which he has no recourse or answer. Incidentally, have you noticed that in the section of Ephe‐
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sians chapter six that describes the full armor of God, the Word of God is the only offensive weapon‐ the sword of the Spirit? And, I find it intriguing that there is no provision for our backs. God has us to be ever moving forward taking territory for the Kingdom of God. Remember that the gates of Hell will not prevail against the Church of Jesus Christ! You have heard this in the last few themes of Synod‐ “The Indispensable Word;” “The Powerful Word;” and now “The Spirit‐iIllumined Word.” It is the preaching of God’s Word, the reading of God’s Word, the praying of God’s Word, the singing of God’s Word and the visible Word in the sacraments. Shallowness, entertainment and carnival prizes will attract a crowd but will not carry the day. The Christian Church must recapture our belief in, confidence in and zeal for God’s Holy Word. I would recommend to you the article by the great Charles Spurgeon titled “Feeding Sheep or Amusing Goats?” Many of you heard Dr. Douglas Kelly yesterday. His wife Caroline once told me in his absence that when you poke Doug, scripture comes out. That’s it! When we are men of the Book we will live, speak, act and think according to His Word. We will worship God on His terms spelled out in His Word. We will practice law, run businesses, plant churches and teach school according to His Word. We will love our neighbor and conduct business as a Church according to His Word. I also want us as a denomination to pray for revival in our midst. Not the instant, plastic, synthetic kind but genuine revival. We have not had legitimate, large‐scale revival in America since the mid‐1800s. May it start with the ARP elders and spread through this Synod and then move across the land. Rev. Mark Miller, the pastor of Shiloh ARP in Lancaster, SC mentioned in a fine sermon not long ago a church in the Carolinas that had erected a plaque in the 1800s commemorating a time of true revival where God the Holy Spirit was poured out in large measure in the South and men, women and children were swept into the Kingdom of God by the converting power of the Holy Ghost. Mark said that in the last several years that church was em‐
barrassed by the plaque and removed it. God help us. Brothers of the ARP, let us not hunger and thirst for moralism, or hunger and thirst for pietism, or hunger and thirst for therapeutic deism. Pray that God would save us and grant us a hunger and thirst for righteous‐
ness. Men of the Covenant, let us be frank. Our denomination has had its challenges and many of our current debates are over symptoms and not causes. The future of the ARP is only as bright as our willingness to commit ourselves to God’s Word. May God have mercy on His people and shower this denomination with His favor. Thank you. ‐Stephen J. Maye 331
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Moderator Maye introduced the Vice‐Moderator, Robert E. Patrick, III to the Synod. Vice‐Moderator Patrick presented the proposed program for the 2010 meeting of the General Synod. Rev. Patrick noted two amendments to the printed program. The program as amended was adopted. Old Business: Following a two‐thirds vote to receive a Moderator’s Com‐
mission on Erskine report, commission member Marsh an‐
nounced that a printed report would be distributed following his oral presentation. Commission member Wingate addressed the Synod with regard to the commission’s view of the status of the suit and the activity of the commission. A motion carried to set aside fifteen minutes for discussion of corrections to the paper and additional information following the morning break. Moderator Maye made his appointments to the Moderator’s Committees and called for official reports for reference to the committees. Three Memorials were read and by a two‐thirds vote of the Synod, two were referred to the Moderatorʹs Committee on Memorials. Synod recessed for the morning break. The Moderator expresses the thanks of the Synod to Chip Sherer, Wanda Neal, Earl Linderman, Paul Bell, Cindy Scott, and the entire ARP Center Staff for their hard work and sup‐
port for the Synod meeting. Moderator Maye made the following introductions to the Synod: Pages: Garison Taylor (Second), Robin Seaton (Tenn‐Ala), Will Hunter (First), Josiah Jones (First), Mackay Smith (First) Musician: Greg Reynolds Ministers who have been received or ordained since the last meeting of the General Synod (See Appendix for Presbytery reports.) MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
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Seminary and Special Students under care of Presbytery. (See Appendix for Presbytery reports.) Guy Smith presided over Synodʹs recognition of Retired Min‐
isters, Non‐Ordained Employees and Missionaries. Synod rose in a round of applause for our two retirees of 2010, Tim Robin‐
son and David Rockness. John Cook, representing the Minister and His Work Commit‐
tee of General Synod, introduced the presentation from the Presbyterian Council on Chaplains and Military Personnel by Chaplain Colonel Ed Brogan. Following Chaplain Brogan’s ad‐
dress, Synod rose in a round of applause for our Chaplains pre‐
sent at this meeting of the General Synod. The previously adopted time slot of a fifteen minute discus‐
sion of the corrections and additional information was held.A motion to dismiss the commission was tabled. Robert B. Elliott presented the Recommended 2010 Allocation of Synodʹs Un‐
restricted Funds. The allocation was adopted. Stewardship Committee
2011 Denominational Ministries Allocations
Amounts shown in $000 (thousands)
Actual Approved Requested Recommended AGENCY
2009
for 2010
for 2011 for 2011 Boards and Agencies
Central Services
Utilization of Reserve (1)
Benefits
ARP Center Facility
Executive Board & Contingency
The ARP
Stewardship
$ 294
$ 287
$ 296
$ 291
(6)
7
6
6
6
15
15
15
15
72
99
93
92
102
99
99
98
20
17
15
15
Commission & Committees
Inter‐Church Relations
Lay Ministry
Worship
4
16
12
12
18
19
19
19
25
19
34
33
Other Committees (2)
18
21
21
20
Sub‐Total for Non‐Program
$ 569
$ 599
$ 610
$ 601
Bonclarken
$ 144
$ 137
$ 129
$ 123
Christian Education Ministries
240
228
228
217
Erskine
586
557
575
531
ARP Student Union
ONA Operations
World Witness
Program Sub‐Total
TOTALS
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
681
646
646
616
681
646
800
616
$ 2,333
$ 2,902
$ 2,214
$ 2,813
$ 2,378
$ 2,989
$ 2,104
$ 2,705
(1) ‐ 2009 allocations anticipated the use of a reserve which decreased in value
(2) ‐ Other Committees include: Investment, Minister & His Work, Nominations
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The report of the Special Committee on Strategic Planning was presented. REPORT FROM THE STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE The Strategic Planning Committee has met on three occasions since the June 2009 meeting of Synod. One of the meetings was with the Synod Committee on Minister and His Work and another with the agency directors. In both cases, useful exchanges of information and ideas took place which will assist us as we continue to work toward proposing a new mission statement and strategic plan for the ARP Church. We request that the Committee be extended for another year. Respectfully submitted, Douglas Petersen, Chairman The report was adopted. Andrew K. Putnam presented an oral report with regard to the work of the Special Committee to Revise the Form of Govern‐
ment. Following announcements, the morning business session closed with prayer and the Benediction pronounced by Evan B. English. Wednesday, June 9, 1:45 P.M. The Moderatorʹs Committee meetings began at 1:45 P.M. Wednesday, June 9, 7:00 P.M. Following an organ prelude at 6:30 P.M. by Tom Patterson, the evening worship service was led by Robert E. Patrick III. The Treble Makers of Palmer Childrenʹs Home brought to the Synod their musical witness. Kathy Barron, President of the ARP Womenʹs Minis‐
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Mr. Moderator, Gentlemen of the Court, and Guests, It is my honor to bring you greetings and news from ARP Women’s Minis‐
tries. By the grace of God, ARP Women’s Ministries is alive and well. That statement permeates all that I am about to say. We are in our fifth year as a reorganized body. Yet, it is a year that has brought some unique challenges. We have resolved those issues to the best of our abilities and moved forward to examine the underlying causes by evaluating more closely our governing documents, evaluating the vision set before us, and, ultimately, evaluating what women’s ministries means to the women who worship, learn, and serve in each of the churches you lead. Let’s begin, briefly, with our governance: After careful review by a diligent Constitution and Bylaws Committee, we are presenting extensively revised documents to our membership this summer. Most notably, unlike Synod, the Women’s Ministries Board had no clear authority for dealing with business that should be but was not resolved at our annual meeting. We believe our new documents clarify this. Also, in trying to simplify our organization, we had eliminated the cumbersome WSU Handbook detailing every aspect of women’s ministries. Yet, we do need some authoritative guidelines to move forward in an orderly fashion. As a result, our Executive Committee spent much of Monday reviewing the initial draft of a set of Standing Rules. In addition, in 2009, we asked that Synod help us more clearly define our role within our denomination and, last June, you approved the formation of a committee to examine this issue. We continue to look to you for this clarifica‐
tion, which will also help us manage the challenges before us. The evaluation of our vision and purposes and the evaluation of what we mean by women’s ministries quickly flowed into one process as we sought clarity and unity of direction. It seems clear that ARP Women’s Ministries places its emphasis more on “being” and less on “doing”—for our “doing” clearly must come out of our “being.” “Being,” first and foremost, children of the Father through Spirit‐inspired faith in Jesus Christ. In churches where there are vibrant women’s ministries, you can be sure the women are studying God’s Word faithfully and spending time in prayer together. ARP Women’s Ministries seeks to encourage and promote this foundation of women’s ministries in every church. While proba‐
bly overused, the scriptures that always come to mind are Titus 2’s unique call for woman to woman ministry and Proverbs 31—that passage that ig‐
nites fear and feelings of inadequacy in Christian women everywhere—or, I suppose I should say: that passage that challenges Christian women to the best of Biblical womanhood. Just on the surface, encouraging women to live out these passages in today’s world—consumed with youth, beauty, and “me‐
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first”—is a humanly insurmountable task. Titus 2 opens by addressing “older women” and our worldly first thought is “Surely this doesn’t apply to me.” And Proverbs 31, along with our Genesis “helper design,” wreaks havoc with the feminist agenda. Obviously, it takes more—it takes diligent study of the entirety of the Spirit‐illumined Word and trust in the strength and grace of God to live out these teachings. In records since 1927, only once have we cho‐
sen something other than specific books of the Bible or segments of Scripture as our study focus. That year we studied ARP doctrine using the book, We Believe and Teach. In other words, ARP women faithfully study God’s Word! This year, women across the denomination are studying Jonah —examining God’s sovereignty, striving to follow God’s call and rejoicing in the truth: “Salvation comes from the Lord.” And in the coming year, Hebrews will en‐
courage and challenge us to “run with perseverance the race set before us”—a race ever more difficult in today’s mobile, secularly‐ driven culture than it was in the tightly‐knit Christian communities where ARP women first came together to support missionaries. And this brings us to point #2 in “being”—ARP Women’s Ministries seeks to affirm and support every woman “being” an active part of the local body of Christ. This is the heart of women’s ministries. Across the ARP Church, women ministering faithfully to other women yield women devoted to serving Christ in their local churches and communities and the world. ARP Women’s Ministries’ goal in these initial five years has been to edu‐
cate and support without defining each local group’s structure. Just as Synod does not define each Session’s organizational structure; women’s ministries in Neely’s Creek ARP Church in South Carolina is not meant to look exactly like women’s ministries at Church of the Atonement in Maryland or at Bartow ARP in Florida. We have available resources and devoted personnel to assist women to develop programs that help fulfill the mission of their church. We also remind each group of its responsibility to work with the local Session to ensure harmony with the church’s mission. I respectfully request that you, also, encourage this dialogue as you shepherd your church family, including the women. When asked “What if ARP Women’s Ministries didn’t exist?”‐‐‐ One board member stated, “There will always be women’s ministries.” Yes, there always has been, at least since Exodus 1 where the Hebrew midwives united for a cause. And there always will be women’s ministries within the local church. You know the lists of things the women in your church are doing. For, there always has been and always will be a lot of “doing” in our “being.” Yet, without the organizational definition of the past, some of these local groups are losing their connectedness and commitment to women across our denomination, and, possibly, to the denomination’s work. ARP Women’s MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
Ministries experiences this loss in an absence of the commitment to presby‐
tery and denominational leadership roles. We are nonetheless blessed with the faithful commitment of many talented women—A commitment which comes from each woman’s response to God’s miracle in her own life and an under‐
standing of God’s desires for the church beyond the doors of our local build‐
ing. That naturally draws us to point number 3 in “being”—ARP Women’s Ministries is concerned with “being” ARP women. We, “older women” know the value of the friendships we have formed and maintained through confer‐
ences, retreats, annual meetings, and leadership training events. Therefore, we continue our support of these activities, financially and through develop‐
ing resource lists of speakers and materials. And we are examining the possi‐
bility of partnering more closely with CEM to offer more leadership training. Our denomination is growing geographically. One of the delights of serving as President has been meeting women who understand the joy in Christian sisterhood shared across many miles. We continue to enjoy sharing news and ideas through the ARP magazine. Elizabeth Burns, our Administrator—a position soon to be renamed “Coordinator”‐‐ travels throughout the denomi‐
nation and spends hours on e‐mail and phone calls encouraging our women in leadership and service to God. We recently heard from our presbytery rep‐
resentatives the incredible impact she is having in unifying our women. While Northeast has had active women’s ministries in its churches for a long time, Joanne Hamilton, our Vice President, is also a witness to the growth and desired connectedness of our denomination. She is ARP Women’s Ministries’ first officer from Northeast Presbytery. In March, Elizabeth, Joanne, and I traveled to Ontario, Canada for a four church women’s retreat. We went to meet and encourage them, and, as is always the case, came away with wonderful new friendships and more en‐
couragement from them than we ever could have given. Their godly commit‐
ment to one another’s churches was evident in all that took place. It is clear that strong, vibrant presbytery leadership can draw church groups together and can support local leadership. And, in turn, together they are stronger to support the work of the ARP Church in God’s Kingdom. ARP women serve this denomination. Gentlemen, as we are here tonight, women across our denomination are praying for this meeting of Synod. I have not visited with a single group who is not concerned about the work you do and the state of our denomination. And, more specifically, this week women are meeting and praying during your meetings. In addition, women recommended by ARP Women’s Ministries serve the Synod on its boards and committees. They assist the work of these ministries 337
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in service to their denomination and, also, to be able to educate our women more clearly on these ministries. I hope we never lose this privileged avenue of service. ARP Women’s Ministries continues to provide specific financial support to world missions through the Retired Missionaries Fund and, of course, our two Jubilee Birthday ladies, Judi Hodges and Judy Buis. Just think, without this project you might miss out on your chance to indulge in birthday cake—
and its frosting—an additional time each year. The unique ministry of Camp JOY also remains part of our on‐going support. When developing our financial plans five years ago, selection of an annual project was recommended. Since then we have completed a five year pledge to Erskine for a music room and supported two of the chaplain’s female interns. This year we have, again, provided gift bags for the Treblemakers and will provide gift baskets for those attending the Joni and Friends camps here at Bonclarken. During this year’s evaluation, we have more fully discussed this idea of an annual project. The result—plans for a rotational “annual focus” on Synod’s agencies. We will ask the women of each presbytery to spend a year intention‐
ally focused on one of Synod’s agencies—learning about the work and their part in it, supporting the needs, praying for the concerns, the staff, and the leadership. We believe this will also increase understanding and ongoing giving throughout the membership of local churches in support of these agen‐
cies. ARP Women’s Ministries sees that ARP women‐‐studying, praying, grow‐
ing, and working together‐‐serve and support our local churches and the min‐
istry of this denomination well. They serve a unique, God‐given role within the ARP Church just as they do in each family and each church they serve. So, we thank you for the godly wisdom, patience, and encouragement of your members who have provided counsel! And we seek your support in en‐
couraging the women of your churches to connect with women across the denomination in “being” ARP women while “being” active in the local church, as a result of the grace of God drawing us into “being” in a ever‐
growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Thank you for allowing me the privilege of addressing you tonight. Know that you continue always in the prayers of ARP women. Thanks be to God! ‐Kathy Barron MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
Kyle Sims, on behalf of the Committee on Inter‐Church Rela‐
tions chaired the presentations of Fraternal Delegates. Gary Letchworth introduced Rev. Dr. Shamshad John from the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Synod of Pakistan. A motion carried to print the address in the Minutes. I bring you greetings from the ARP Synod in Pakistan. Over one hundred years ago, the ARP Synod of America sent missionaries to my country to share the good news of Eternal Life to our people. My family came to know Jesus Christ as a result of ARP missionaries in Pakistan, including my great grandfather and the rest of my family. My grandfather was one of the first ARP elders in Pakistan, and so was my father. I and two of my brothers are ministers of the Gospel as a result of the influence of the ARP Mission and Church. We are very grateful to you for your Godly love, prayers, vision and financial support for the Christians in Pakistan. As a result of your ministry we are now over 100,000 ARP believers in Pakistan. Though ARP stands for Associate Reformed Presbyterian, I would like to add additional meaning to the letters, “ARP:” “A” stands for “Appreciation”‐ Appreciation for the work of the ARP Synod in America for planting the ARP Church in Pakistan. Thank you for all the support you have shown for the past years. “R” stands for “Reproduction!” Pakistani ARP Church not only has effect on the Christian community but also the Muslim community. Through our ARP Churches, the ARP Christian Hospital, Bible Correspondence School, and now our de‐nationalized ARP Mission Schools, the ministry spreads far and wide. “P” stands for “Purpose!” We share your purpose to glorify God and enjoy him forever. In 2006, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the ARP Mission work in Pakistan. During the last 100 years there have been 100 ARP church build‐
ings planted in Pakistan. An average of one new ARP church a year has been planted in Pakistan. In the past four years seven more ARP churches have been planted. In addition, there are many Christians living in scattered village areas, where no church buildings exist. Those Christians are living in Muslim vil‐
lages where Christians are working as laborers. Because Christians have no agriculture land of their own, they work under Muslim land owners in their agriculture farms, similar to the Israelites who worked under Egyptian bond‐
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I will give you one example: Village 13, a large Muslim village with a huge mosque, and over 300 Christians with no church building. Rev. Gary Letch‐
worth, Mrs. Gary and I visited that congregation on one Sunday in March 2007 and conducted worship service under a tent, in the courtyard of one home. After the worship I asked the Pastor what they do when they worship on Sunday and there is rain or dust storm. He answered, “We don’t conduct a worship service every Sunday but only twice a year on Easter Sunday and Christmas. It is against Pakistani culture to worship in house churches. I told Rev. Gary and Mrs. Gary about this and we prayed for this need of those Christians. After serving us a meal, one senior elder brought some money, that was equivalent to $300, and he said, “We have been collecting money for a church building and could raise this much. Please help us to build a church so that we could worship our Lord God and have Sunday School classes to equip our children with Christian Education.” We all prayed with the elders and assured them we will continue praying for this, but they must also pray. God will provide. They also requested Mrs. Gary to be their treasurer. So, you dear brothers and sisters in Christ, provided funds for that congre‐
gation and now there is a large beautiful church. Children get together, not only on Sundays but every day in the evening they come to the church and learn about Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. They pray together and sing Christian songs they have learned from the pastor and volunteer Sunday School teachers. We have been working on planting churches in other villages, and with God’s provision through you dear ones, during the past four years we have bought land for church buildings in five (5) more villages, and now we need money to help build churches on those lands. In addition God has provided money through individuals and churches in America to put roofs, windows and doors on other churches, plus building two new pastor houses and reno‐
vating another. *16 Churches renovation. There are many Church buildings which were built at the dawn of ARP Church in Pakistan some 80 years ago. Those churches needed renovation, so I negotiated with Pakistan Government and requested funds for 16 ARP churches renovation, and the total amount I re‐
quested was $200,000. The project was approved by the Governor of the Pun‐
jab Province. They provided about $40,000 to renovate five (5) churche, and the job is done. Praise the Lord. I am negotiating for more funds from the government, but there is not enough money available with the finance department. *There are some villages where a church wall is built but no roof, no doors and windows. MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
* There are five (5) churches in Karachi which need renovation. * Motorcycles Besides providing funds for Churches I am very grateful to you for provid‐
ing money for buying 14 Motorcycles for Pakistani Pastors who used to go to different village in scattered area on their bicycle. They are also very happy in the LORD and grateful to you for your financial support. I am one of those Pastors who got one motorcycle to come to my office go back for lunch break and come again. My house is 3 kilometer from my office. Beside this also use that motorcycle if I need to go to some Government offices in the town *ARP Mission Schools The most difficult task during recent years was getting ARP Mission Schools back from the government of Pakistan. These Schools were nationalized in 1972 and Christian children going to Government schools were asked to take part in their Muslim religious activities. When I was in grade 8 in 1970, studying in a government school, I was asked to recite Muslim creed. This means that if I say that creed from my lips I will be declaring myself as Muslim or my Muslim class fellow will say to me, “You are Muslim now because you recited the Muslim creed.” Therefore, I refused to recite Muslim creed. The teacher asked me, “Do you know the creed?” I replied, “Yes”, and then he said, “Why you don’t say from your lips?” I replied, “ I am Christian, therefore I will not recite the Muslim creed.” He slapped me on my face with anger. I was happy in the Lord. When Schools in Pakistan, including ARP Mission Schools, were national‐
ized in 1972, there was a protest by Christian community; I was right in front of the procession holding banner against nationalization of schools. I am grateful to the Lord that he chose me with Rev. Gary to get those schools back from the Pakistan Government, and now Christian students are given Chris‐
tian Education in addition to their routine school education. Praise the Lord. There were threats to my life from the Muslim teachers who were working in those Mission schools. Once three men stopped me on my way to the office and told me to stop working on getting schools back. I was shocked, thinking that they could shoot me dead if they wanted to, but God soften the heart and let me go. I cried before God, thinking that my life on earth was going to end today and dying like this on the road side. I was in tears. Rev. Gary saw me, prayed with me, and LORD comforted me. In all these project Rev. Gary and I worked like hand and glove. Lord says in the Bible that, “Make the most of your chances to tell others the Good News.” Imagine the joy of greeting people in heaven whom you helped get there. 341
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Brothers and sisters, you are using your treasures to bring many people to eternal salvation. I thank you again for your Godly love for the people of Paki‐
stan, your financial support and your prayers. ‐Rev. Shamshad John Rev. Jack Sawyer addressed the Synod on behalf of the Or‐
thodox Presbyterian Church. Rev. Roy Taylor, Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church in America, addressed the Synod. Mr. Drew Gordon, Elder in the Reformed Presbyterian Church in North America, addressed the Synod. Rev. Jack Whytock offered prayer on behalf of our sister de‐
nominations. Tom Patterson, chairman of the Special Committee on Multi
‐Cultural Ministry addressed the Synod. The report of the committee was received as information. REPORT FROM THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON MULTI‐CULTURAL MINISTRY The number of multi‐cultural congregations in our denomination has increased over the past year. The Korean congregations continue to be the dominant group. Other multi‐cultural groups represented in our presbyteries include Hispanic, Iranian, Chinese, Hungarian, and Swahili. We also have several congregations who are multi‐cultural and multi‐racial. We have added members to our committee who represent the Ko‐
rean, Hispanic, and Chinese churches. This is enabling us to gain in‐
sight on how we can promote communication and fellowship among us and address the needs and concerns our multi‐cultural brethren have. The insights gained from their participation greatly enhanced our understanding of the task before us and enriched our discussions. It is our intention to rotate the multi‐cultural members who serve on this committee to allow others to have input into these discussions and plans. It is very evident the multi‐cultural pastors have a ministry and a schedule that is far different from their English‐speaking counterparts. A great deal of their time is devoted to bridging the language barriers of the cultures. This involves working through legal matters, immi‐
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or no English. There have been some ongoing issues among the Korean ministers. We are hoping to address these matters through dialogue and times of fellowship. The Meeting of the General Synod provides the one op‐
portunity each year for most of these brothers to be in the same place at the same time. This gives us opportunity to work towards resolving the conflicts face‐to‐face. There is a desire among the Koreans to work together and achieve greater unity. In past years, the Koreans have held a joint worship service to promote fellowship and harmony. They have left Bonclarken and either rented a facility or traveled a long dis‐
tance to a Korean ARP Church for this service. Progress has been made in several areas over the past year to in‐
crease fellowship and improve communication. Some of these accom‐
plishments include: · the Statistical Report Form has been translated into Korean; ·
the Koreans in the West and the Koreans in the East have held separate meetings for fellowship and communication; ·
Brent Turner from Christian Education Ministries has met with the Koreans in Northeast Presbytery and in First Presby‐
tery to network with these ministers and communicate ways in which Christian Education Ministries can help facilitate ministry, fellowship, and communication; ·
We have arranged with Bonclarken for the Koreans to have their meetings in the Bonclarken facilities during the Synod Meeting; each morning the Bonclarken Chapel will be open at 6:00 AM for their early morning prayer service; on Tuesday evening after the business is concluded, the Koreans will meet in the Chapel to be addressed by one or more agency heads; on Wednesday evening at the conclusion of business, the Koreans will meet in the Chapel for a worship service (these meetings and services are open to others who may want to attend); ·
multi‐cultural pastors have been nominated/elected to serve on Presbytery and Synod’s boards and committees; ·
the planning of a Korean Pastor’s Retreat at Bonclarken in 2011. There are other matters and issues that need to be addressed. We can’t do them all at one time. Some of them will be ongoing. There are ways you can become involved on your own. A few of these items include: ·
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and our FOG; the making available of additional copies of the translated version of the Standards and FOG we currently have; our supply is exhausted and most of the Koreans do not have a copy; ·
the need to recruit English‐speaking pastors and elders who will volunteer their time to work with/mentor and fellowship with our multi‐cultural pastors one‐on‐one; ·
to encourage English‐speaking congregations in close prox‐
imity to the multi‐cultural congregations to arrange special joint worship services; ·
to encourage our English‐speaking churches in close prox‐
imity to the multi‐cultural congregations to provide assis‐
tance in such areas as Christian Education (particularly Vaca‐
tion Bible Schools and youth work) targeting their children who all speak English; ·
identify English‐speakers in the multi‐cultural congregations who can assist with the translations of necessary documents and communications; ·
translate the Denominational Ministry Fund information into the language of the multi‐cultural congregations; ·
offer English‐as‐a‐Second‐Language classes to members of the multi‐cultural congregations. The Committee is grateful for the progress that has been made and desires to see even greater results in the future. As was indicated in our report last year, the process is ongoing. Addressing concerns only once or twice will not achieve the desired results. There has to be an intentional effort on our part to address matters and improve commu‐
nications and fellowship with these our Christian brothers. It will require time and patience. Tom Patterson, Chairman ·
The Report of the Committee on Theological and Social Concerns was presented. REPORT OF THE THEOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL CONCERNS COMMITTEE Fathers and brothers, There were two issues referred to the committee this year. The first issue came by way of the Executive Board. The question re‐
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ferred to us relates to legal issues surrounding the use of church prop‐
erty for weddings by couples who are pursuing lifestyles out of har‐
mony with the Scripture. The question is before us as there have been several court cases where other evangelical denominations have lost congregational or camp properties resulting from lawsuits from cou‐
ples being denied use of the facilities The committee has referred this matter for legal counsel and pending a response, we hope to report our findings to a future meeting of Synod. The second item of business before the committee relates to the question of the propriety of serving Communion at events sponsored by Synod boards and agencies. The committee met several times by telephone conference and communicated with each other via e‐mail. The paper which follows is your committee’s reply to the question placed before us. The Question of Where and When in Observing Holy Communion (For the Committee on Theological and Social Concerns) Submitted respectfully by Rev. Henry Bartsch Introduction In February 2009, the issue of “where” and “when” the Lord’s Sup‐
per could be celebrated was raised. Consequently the issue was re‐
ferred to the Committee on Theological and Social Concerns with the express purpose to study the “appropriateness of serving the Lord’s Supper at certain summer camping events held at Bonclarken.” Obvi‐
ously, to address this particular situation is to address also the larger question of the appropriateness of celebrating Communion in group settings outside the local visible church, or at any of our Associate Re‐
formed Presbyterian (ARP) agency‐sponsored events. The focus of this study is to discern whether it is scripturally and confessionally appropriate to celebrate Communion in these situations, and whether such observances are in conformity with the Standards of the Associ‐
ate Reformed Presbyterian Church. This study will seek to be as thorough and streamlined as possible. To serve these purposes, five points will be discussed: 1. Definitions and reminders. 2. The “Who” of Communion; 3. The “What” of Com‐
munion; 4. The “Where” of Communion and 5. Are there exceptions? 1. Definitions and reminders The term “church” 345
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This section will seek to clarify how the term church is used in this paper. The term “church” is used throughout this study. In God’s econ‐
omy of grace there is the reality of the invisible and visible church. The invisible church consists of all human beings which have been, are, or ever will be redeemed. It is the body of Christ of which all the elect in Jesus Christ are predestined according to the purpose of God to be members (Eph 1:4, 10‐11, 22‐23; Heb 12:12; Jn10:16; 11:52). This is the congregation of the Lord that will dwell together for all eternity. It is “invisible” only to us; it is not “invisible” to God however. He knows all who are his (2 Tim 2:13)
. The Westminster Confession of Faith (WCF) and Larger Cate‐
chism affirm the reality of the “invisible church” (WCF 25.1; LC Q.64‐65). The visible church is the earthly manifestation of the people of God on earth who are joined together in a society for the worship of God and communion of the saints. There are two aspects to this visible church. First, it is catholic or universal. In all nations there are a peo‐
ple, together with their children, who assemble as one in the name of Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit to worship God and fel‐
lowship together (Matt 28:19‐20; Rev:7:9; Acts 2:39). Secondly, it is local. The New Testament speaks of particular congregations, of churches in a city or region (1 Cor 1:2; Gal 1:3; Eph 1:1‐2; Col 1:1‐2; Col 4:15; Philem 2; Acts 15). These particular churches of Christ are given their own elders and pastors who are to care for the members. God has established the church in this way so that each individual member can receive the pastoral care of Christ through his ordained servants (Eph 4). The WCF and Larger Catechism, and the Standards of the ARP Church also affirm the reality of the visible church (WCF 25.2‐6; LC Q.61‐63; FOG I.B, 1,2.3). It is this visible church that is the house of God, the pillar and ground of truth (1 Tim 3:15), and is now the body of Christ on earth. In history the invisible church is now expressed in the local visible churches found universally all over the world. As will be shown be‐
low it is to this visible church that the sacraments of Christ are given; and as the New Testament testifies, it is under the authority and care of this visible church that the sacraments are observed and practiced. In this study the term “church” in the visible local sense as described immediately above is used. MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
The term “ARP Agency” According to the ARP Church Manual of Authorities and Duties (MAD) an agency of the ARP Church “refers to boards, committees, and ecclesiastical commissions necessary in the general work of the church.” “Drawing their authorities and responsibilities from the Form of Government of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, these officers, boards, ecclesiastical commission, and committees im‐
plement the work approved by the General Synod.” General Synod, being the highest court of the denomination, delegates to the particu‐
lar agencies with various tasks to facilitate and enable the ARP Church as a whole to carry out “the mission of God in Christ’s church by word and deed in the General Synod, the congregation, the presbytery, and the whole world.” Therefore, the agencies are not “churches” but ser‐
vants of the Synod. This paper purports that the agencies of a church is not the church and consequently does not have the authority to ad‐
minister the sacraments. A reminder from the Directory of Public Worship For further clarification it would be advantageous to remind the denomination of the provisions made for the celebration of Commun‐
ion in the Directory of Public Worship (DPW) of the ARP Church. The DPW V.8.c.(8) reads: While the sacrament, being an act of the whole Church, is ordinarily to be celebrated in public worship with the participation of the full congregation, there may be oc‐
casions when the session or other church courts are per‐
suaded of sufficient reason for its celebration at other services of worship. Such celebrations should be under‐
stood, not as private ceremonies, but as belonging to the public worship of the whole people of God. This paragraph explicitly explains that all “extraordinary” Com‐
munion celebrations must be authorized by a session or a church court. Thus the Synod, Presbytery, and local church, being the church gathered have the authority of Christ to administer Communion at various worship services. This is in full harmony with DPW V.8.a.5: The offering and administration of the sacraments shall at all times be under the authority of the minister and the session, in conformity with the Holy Scriptures and The Standards of the 347
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Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.” (Emphasis added.) These definitions and reminders have been given to serve clarifi‐
cation to the argument of the paper. We now come to point two. 2. The “Who” of Communion This point seeks to establish who instituted Communion and to whom it was given. The conclusions will reinforce the question of the ownership of this sacrament. Holy Communion is a celebration instituted by the Lord Jesus Christ. As God the Father instituted the Passover meal at the time of the Exodus (Ex 12), so God the Son as the promise and fulfillment of that Passover meal ordained that this sacrament be celebrated by the peo‐
ple of God. The synoptic gospels make this clear Matt 26:26‐29, Mk 14:22‐25, and Lk 22:19‐20. The commands “take, eat,” “take, drink,”, “take this and divide it,” and “do this in remembrance of me,” were given by our Lord. Paul also records Communion as an institution ordained and commanded by Christ. In 1 Corinthians 11 Paul instructs the Co‐
rinthian believers regarding the nature of Holy Communion. He re‐
peats the Lord’s command, “Do this in remembrance of me.” Paul also quotes the Lord Jesus as saying, “As often as you eat and drink” (v.25, 26), implying we must observe Communion because Jesus Christ has given us this command. Our Confession of Faith affirms Scripture’s testimony. WCF 27:1 Sacraments are holy signs and seals of the covenant of grace, immediately instituted by God, to represent Christ, and His benefits; and to confirm our interest in Him:; as also, to put a visible difference be‐
tween those that belong unto the Church, and the rest of the world; and solemnly to engage them to the service of God in Christ, according to His Word. WCF 29:1 Our Lord Jesus, in the night wherein He was betrayed, instituted the sacrament of His body and blood, called the Lordʹs Supper, to be observed in His Church, unto the end of the world for the perpetual remembrance of the sacrifice of Himself in His death, the sealing all benefits thereof unto true believers…. (NB: The Phrase “in His Church” refers to the visible church.) MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
Our DPW affirms who instituted and owns this sacrament. See DPW V.8.a.4, but notice especially V.8.c.4: The Table is none other than Christ’s Table. The words of institution set forth the sacrament as originating in Christ’s command. They make plain that those worship‐
ping have been invited and called by Christ Himself, and therefore come in obedience to His will. He calls to Himself all who labor and are heavy laden, saying He will give them rest. Having reminded ourselves of who instituted Communion the question comes up, “To whom did he give this institution?” Was it to any organization or organized group? The biblical answer is “no.” Communion was instituted by Jesus Christ to “be observed in his church unto the end of the world.” When Jesus said to the apostles, “This do in remembrance of me,” he was giving an order to the visible church on earth as represented by the apostles. Individuals in the visi‐
ble church are to “do this in remembrance of me.” Consequently, in the New Testament the church was the place where individuals observed communion (Acts 2:42‐46; 20:7; 1 Cor 11:18, 20, 23‐34). Jesus did not give this com‐
mand to individuals, but to the church. To summarize, Communion is the Lord’s ordinance to be observed in the church to whom he gave this sacrament. Therefore, the what and the where of Communion must be directed by his will as he has given it to us through the inspired Scriptures. Remodelling Commun‐
ion to be practiced outside the context of the visible church where the minister and session preside has no New Testament warrant. 3. The “what” of Communion What is Communion for and what is it not for will be the subject of this section. Morton Smith summarized what Communion is for in these words, “It is a divinely ordained act portraying to all our senses both his (Jesus Christ’s) saving work upon the Cross, and the benefit of the Gospel in our spiritual communion with him.” Commenting on Matt 26:26‐29, Mk 14:22‐25, and Lk 22:19‐20 Keith A. Mathison defines what Communion is for.: “Just as the original Passover was both a sacrificial meal and a memorial feast, so too is the Lord’s Supper. It is a feast in 349
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which Christ’s act of redemption is proclaimed and memorialized until he comes again.” Passages such as 1 Cor 11:17‐34; 10:16‐17, and John 6 affirm what Communion is for. Our Confession of Faith clearly delineates what this holy sacra‐
ment is for. WCF 29:2 In this sacrament, Christ is not offered up to His Father; not any real sacrifice made at all, for remis‐
sion of sins of the quick or dead;(1) but only a com‐
memoration of that one offering up of Himself, by Him‐
self, upon the cross, once for all: and a spiritual oblation of all possible praise unto God, for the same…. (Heb. 9:22,25,26,28; 1 Cor. 11:24,25,26; Matt. 26:26,27 WCF 29:7 Worthy receivers, outwardly partaking of the visible elements, in this sacrament, do then also, in‐
wardly by faith, really and indeed, yet not carnally and corporally but spiritually, receive, and feed upon, Christ crucified, and all benefits of His death: the body and blood of Christ being then, not corporally or carnally, in, with, or under the bread and wine; yet, as really, but spiritually, present to the faith of believers in that ordi‐
nance, as the elements themselves are to their outward senses. (1 Cor. 11:28; 1 Cor. 10:16) Our DPW also outlines the grace giving nature of Communion. See DPW V.8.c.1,2,3. To summarize, Communion is the gift of Christ to his people for their ongoing nourishment. The church would do well to remember that the sacrament of Baptism is the initiatory sacra‐
ment into the body of Christ (Gal 3:23‐29), and Holy Communion is the sacrament of continuation in the life of Christ (1 Cor 10:16‐17). No group or Synod agency would practice Baptism, for that is the Church of Christ’s mandate. However, the churches mandate is also to admin‐
ister the sacrament of Communion to her members for their good and continued life with Christ. As Communion is administered by the duly ordained officers of Christ’s church, believers partake of Christ by faith and commune with him. Christ is truly present by his word and Spirit. But Communion is also for Christian fellowship. To quote the DPW, “It is the bond and pledge of their union with Christ, and with MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
each other, as members of His mystical body. It should therefore be administered as part of the public worship of God, and only by an ordained minister of the Word. It should be preceded by the reading and preaching of the Word that the sacramental Word may be shown forth in full unity with the written and preached Word of the Cove‐
nant Lord.” To live out this “bond and pledge with Christ and fellow Christians” in a service of Holy Communion all the elements of wor‐
ship must be observed under the leadership and direction of the church and her court. (DPW V.8.a.5; V.8.c.(8). This has direct bearing on the question of practicing Communion outside the context of the visible church. Communion is a fellowship meal where members of Christ’s one body fellowship together around their King and Saviour. This whole church focuses on their Lord who is their prize in public worship as the Word of God is preached and read, and as the ordained minister distributes the elements. This was the practice of the Passover celebration in the OT and it carried over into the New Testament Church. (Exod. 24, Neh. 8‐10, Acts 20:7; 1 Cor 11:17‐34). Paul speaking in terms of the visible church explains that the par‐
taking of the bread and wine is ʺa sharingʺ in the blood and body of Christ; but notice he includes the word “we” (1 Cor 10:16). The word “sharing” means fellowship or participation, and the word “we” refers to the Christian community. Christians join themselves in a local church, and partake of the Lordʹs Supper because of a “common un‐
ion” with the Lord Jesus Christ, and thereby they participate and fel‐
lowship and share together in the remembrance of the Lord and their union with him. When Christians “come together” (I Cor. 11:18, 20) to ob‐
serve the Lordʹs Supper, they must put aside all ideas of selfish indi‐
vidualism. Recognizing our common union with Christ in the Body of Christ, the Church, we participate together in the remembrance of Christʹs having united us and made us “one body by one Spirit” (Eph. 4:4). Communion is not for “me,” or for “my group”; rather it is a par‐
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the church is his body after all! 4. The “where” of Communion. Communion was instituted by the Lord Jesus Christ and given to the church through his Apostles. Communion is a Christ‐ focused, God‐
giving‐grace event. It is for the Lord’s glory, for our spiritual blessing and for the church’s fellowship. This leads us to the questions of where. Where is Communion, and for that matter Baptism, to be ob‐
served? Simply, under the authority and leadership of the visible Church of Jesus Christ on earth. She, through the Apostles. has been entrusted with the truth of Scripture, the preaching of Christ and the sacraments; therefore, she has the duty and responsibility to guard and administer the sacraments even as she has the duty to administer and guard Scripture and the preaching of Christ. The power to exer‐
cise the sacraments as well as the Word of God is given by Jesus Christ through his ordained pastors and elders in the local visible assembly of the Lord Jesus. Jesus Christ himself instituted the Word and sacra‐
ment and charged the disciples, who became the foundation of the church, to teach all that Jesus commanded which included observing Communion in the congregation of the Lord (Matt 26:26; Lk 22:29; Mk 14:22‐24; 1 Cor 11; Matt 28:18‐20). The minister and elder have a responsibility that Communion be administered according to the New Testament pattern, and that those partaking come with understanding, humility, unity with the church, and repentance. The DPW V.8.c.3 & 6 direct our church as to what is to be included in the celebration of Communion: The sacrament of the Lord’s Supper is an act of covenant renewal for the people of God. It is the bond and pledge of their union with Christ, and with each other, as mem‐
bers of His mystical body. It should therefore be admin‐
istered as part of the public worship of God, and only by an ordained minister of the Word. It should be pre‐
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shall follow the New Testament pattern. There should be a prayer of consecration and thanksgiving, asking that God set apart these common elements of bread and wine for the holy purpose for which He has appointed them, and thanking Him for the gracious revelation of His love in Christ and the full provision made for so rich a salvation. The minister shall take and break the bread, and afterwards take the cup, and distribute both to the congregation. Normally, ruling elders assist the minister in the distribution, for they share with him the keys of the kingdom. The congregation may partake of the elements as each is distributed; or wait until all have been served, that all might commune together. A prayer of thanksgiving may be offered when all have partaken. Reverent disposition shall be made of the elements fol‐
lowing the service. (Matt. 26:20‐30, Mark 14:17‐26, Luke 22:14‐20, I Cor. 11 :23‐
32, COF XXIX.III, LC Q. 169. COF XXX). There are three elements necessary in the proper observance of Holy Communion. The Word of God must be read and preached at Communion. Rev. Rudy de Vries wrote, “The Word of God read and preached is fundamental and necessary for any spiritual benefit to be received from the sacraments. When the participant takes hold of the promises declared in the gospel then he will be able to profit from the sacra‐
ment.” John Calvin wrote, “Scripture, when preached, make us un‐
derstand what the visible sign means.” Here we should remind ourselves of the WCF 29:3 & 4 WCF 29:3 The Lord Jesus hath, in his ordinance, ap‐
pointed His ministers to declare His word of institution to the people; to pray, and bless the elements of bread and wine, and thereby to set them apart from a common to an holy use; and to take and break bread, to take the cup and (they communicating also themselves) to give both to the communicants; but to none who are not then present in the congregation. (Matt. 26:26,27,28 and Mark 14:22‐24 and Luke 22:19,20 with 1 Cor. 11:23‐26; Acts 20:7; 1 Cor. 11:20). (Emphasis added.) WCF 29:4 Private masses, or receiving this sacrament by a priest, or any other, alone, as likewise, the denial of the cup to the people, worshipping the elements, the 353
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lifting them up, or carrying them about, for adoration, and the reserving them for any pretended religious use; are all contrary to the nature of this sacrament, and to the institution of Christ. (1 Cor. 10:6; Mark 14:23; 1 Cor. 11:25‐29; Matt. 15:9). (Emphasis added.) Our confession forbids group communion because those not present in a public worship service will not hear the Word of God read and preached by God’s ordained minister, and those practicing “private Mass,” or receiving the sacrament from a Roman Catholic priest or any other person will also not hear the Word of God read or preached by a minister lawfully ordained. The Word and sacrament are inseparable in the proper observance of Communion. Christian fellowship in the community of the church is necessary. It should be understood that the nature of the sacraments deeply signifies the unity of believers in one faith, joined together as one body in union with Jesus Christ. This point was made under point two. Discerning the Body of Christ is necessary in the observance of Communion. This discerning must take place on two fronts. First, the elders and pastors must encourage, disciple, warn, and bring the comfort of the gospel to Christians under their care to equip them to discern the Lord’s Body and partake in a worthy manner (1 Cor 11:27‐30). This is clearly the work of the church’s ordained elders and ministers. In Commun‐
ion observed in non‐church contexts there is little or no pastoral over‐
sight or accountability to those present. Notice the directives in our DPW V.8.c.5.(a,b,s,d). Secondly, those partaking of this sacrament are called to examine themselves (1 Cor 11:27‐30). This call to self exami‐
nation is done by the presiding minister as is indicated in DPW V.8.c.5.
(a,b,s,d), and DPW V.8.a.(3)…. Sacraments are the Word made visible.157 They are to be administered only by ministers of the Word lawfully ordained.158 Their administration should always be accompanied by the proclamation of the Word, inas‐
much as the Word sets forth the promises and obliga‐
tions of the Gospel which the sacraments signify and seal. (WCF XXVII.3.158; XXVII.4; XXVIII.2, and XXIX.3; FOG X.B.1.a, X.C.11) . To practice Communion without the reading and preaching of the MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
Word of God, to practice Communion without the fellowship of the saints in the visible church, and to practice Communion without the presence of ministers or elders, and consequently without the carefully prescribed oversight present is a violation of our standards DPW V.8.a.5. The offering and administration of the sacraments shall at all times be under the authority of the minister and the session, in conformity with the Holy Scriptures and The Standards of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. (WCF XXVII.4; FOG X.B.1.a, XI.B.2.k.) Administering Communion in a camp setting or at an ARP agency‐
sponsored event in accordance with the above directive requires the oversight of a pastor and the elders of a local church. Our standards make this a requirement for the sake of maintaining a balance between the oversight of souls and the fencing of the Lord’s Table. This pas‐
toral care of communicant members would be missing in a non‐
congregational worship service. Thus our standards specifically state that the “offering and administration of the sacraments shall at all times be under the authority of the minister and the session” to facili‐
tate this oversight. The extraordinary occasions when this is not fol‐
lowed is discussed below. 5. Are there exceptions? As intimated above our DPW and FOG give us two exceptions. Below are the pertinent paragraphs. DPW V.8 c. (8) While the sacrament, being an act of the whole Church, is ordinarily to be celebrated in public worship with the participation of the full congregation, there may be occasions when the session or other church courts are persuaded of sufficient reason for its celebration at other services of worship. Such celebra‐
tions should be understood, not as private ceremonies, but as belonging to the public worship of the whole people of God DPW V.8 c. (9) In the case of those who are physically unable to attend public worship, the sacrament may be taken to them. If possible, there should be present at the celebration officers and other members of the congrega‐
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munal nature of the sacrament. FOG X.B.3.c. A presbytery may give an evangelist au‐
thority to preach the Word and administer the sacra‐
ments without the oversight of a session or provisional session. From these paragraphs we conclude there are three exceptions. 1. The session of a local church or the court of Presbytery or Synod may call a public worship service in which the sacrament of Commun‐
ion is celebrated. These special services are under the oversight and authority of a particular session or church court. Christian camps and other gatherings, though a great need and blessing to the ARP Church, have not been given the authority of a session or other church courts to determine if there exists “sufficient reason” for the celebration of Com‐
munion. This is a responsibility restricted to church courts. 2. Those who belong to a local church who have the blessing of pas‐
toral oversight, but cannot attend a public worship service due to physical inability may have Communion taken to them. To maintain the above three mentioned elements of a service of Communion, and to make this a blessing to the whole church these steps may be imple‐
mented. a. That Communion is taken to the shut‐ins at the next most con‐
venient time. It is perhaps best to take Communion to the shut‐in on the same calendar that the local church celebrates Communion so that it be, as far as possible, a direct extension of the worship service of the church. The minister would convene. b. That Scripture is read, a sermon given, prayers be made, praise given and the words of institution and fencing be given. c. That (an) elder(s) attend with church members willing to come in participation of fellowship. 3. A presbytery may give an ordained evangelist the authority to ad‐
minister Communion where there are not pastors or elders available. However, notice these exceptions remain under the court of the church. Conclusions It is the conclusion of this study that it is not appropriate to serve Communion at certain summer camping events held at Bonclarken, MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
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nor in group settings outside the church, or at any of our ARP agency‐
sponsored events as defined above. Why? One, Communion was instituted by Christ Jesus and given to his church. It is an event of Christ thus an event of the church. Two, Communion is a means of grace, a time of corporate Christian fellow‐
ship, and an event of worship for the gathered congregation of the Lord. Three, the where is the context of the church. This is Christ’s body. Only the church has been given this privilege. Yes, there are exceptions, but those exceptions are under the auspices and leadership of the church. Recommendation: 1) That the report as a whole be received. Respectfully submitte James F. Wittke, Chairman The recommendations of the Committee on Theological and Social Concerns were adopted. The Report of the Committee on Worship was presented. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON WORSHIP The Committee on Worship continues to operate under the new purposes and duties it received from the General Synod in 2005. Duty 1 and Duty 4 – Worship Issues and Materials; Practical Resources for Clergy, Congregations and Individuals •
We are nearing completion on the publication of a new ARP Psal‐
ter. We are now in the final stages of layout and design and look forward to bringing a finished product to the 2011 meeting of Synod. We are also working on ways to reduce the cost of this new volume for churches that would like to purchase editions from the initial run of copies. •
The Committee is in the early stages of preparing a resource for family worship that would include a study of the Psalms. The booklet will include a CD with recordings of some Psalms to aid 358
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families in singing together. We continue to seek ways to promote the practice of family worship among our congregations. •
The Committee has updated its list of helpful resources on vari‐
ous worship‐related topics on its Web site: http://
www.arpworship.org. We continue our efforts to find the best books, booklets, and articles dealing with the practices of worship for individuals, families, and churches. Duty 2 – Guidance on Book of Worship Topics •
The Committee continues to study ways to help ARP churches and their officers learn about Synod’s Directory for Public Wor‐
ship. We are now beginning to create educational booklets and Sunday School materials that may help churches incorporate the Directory into their curriculum. We have also made efforts to offer teaching sessions at denominational and presbytery confer‐
ences explaining the Directory and giving ideas for its implemen‐
tation at the local church level. Duty 3 – Music Conference •
The Music Conference at Bonclarken continues to serve as a useful event for our denomination. Discussions are underway about how we can make this conference an even more valuable event for ARP congregations. The Committee is tremendously thankful to God for Mr. Trip McGill and Miss Lynne Grimsley for their over‐
sight of this conference. Preparations are already underway for the 50th anniversary conference in 2011, and a piece of music has been commissioned for performance at the event. •
The Committee provided another “Mid‐Winter Music Work‐
shop,” held again this year in Lake Wales, Florida. Preparations are underway to offer more of these conferences in other presby‐
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and faithful service to the Synod through its Worship Committee and in many other ways. Our Committee has several vacancies at this time, and we encourage individuals and sessions to make nominations through Synod’s Nominations Committee. Recommendations: 1. That Mrs. Eleanor Richardson be thanked for her service to the ARP Church and Synod’s Worship Committee. 2. That Mr. Trip McGill and Miss Lynne Grimsley be thanked for their con‐
tinued leadership of the ARP Music Conference. 3. That the General Synod encourage individuals and sessions to submit nominations of individuals qualified and willing to serve on the Wor‐
ship Committee to Synod’s Nominations committee. 4. That the 2011 budget for the Committee on Worship be approved. For the Committee, Rev. Paul Mulner, Chairman COMMITTEE ON WORSHIP
2010 Synod 2011 Approved Proposed Worship Committee
Revenues
Worship Committee DM Allocation
$ 2,000
$ 5,000
Total Revenues
$ 2,000
$ 5,000
$ 600
$ 2,000
1,400
1,000
0
2,000
Total Expenses
$ 2,000
$ 5,000
Net income (Loss)
$ ‐
$ ‐
Expenses
Worship Committee Meeting Exp
Worship Comm Travel
Worship Comm Misc Expenses
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2010
Synod
Approved
2011
Proposed
$ 19,000
$ 16,700
Music Conf Special Offering
1,200
1,200
Music Conf T‐Shirt Sales
1,300
1,300
46,958
52,500
Music Conf Registration Refund
0
0
Music Conference Reserve Interest
0
0
Music Conf Scholarship Interest Alloc
0
0
Mid‐Winter Workshop
0
0
$ 68,458
$ 71,700
$ 15,208
$ 18,900
20,700
22,850
Workshop Honorariums
0
0
Music Conference Travel
2,500
0
0
0
3,000
3,000
10,350
10,950
0
0
15,500
16,000
0
0
Total Expenses
$ 67,258
$ 71,700
Net income (Loss)
$ 1,200
$ ‐
BONCLARKEN MUSIC CONFERENCE
Revenues
Worship Committee DM Allocation
Music Conference Registration
Total Revenues
Expenses
Music Conf Room & Board‐See below
Music Conf Honorariums/Fees‐see below
Workshop Travel
Music Conference Planning
Music Conference Supplies‐see below
Workshop Supplies
Music Conference Service Fees
MC Special Offering Expense
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The Report of the Committee on Inter‐Church Relations was presented. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
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The Committee met via conference call on February 2, 2010 and April 29, 2010. Ecumenical Organizations The ARP has membership in three ecumenical organizations: (1) The International Conference of Reformed Churches (ICRC). The com‐
mittee has some serious concerns about the financial requirements of this organization. We have discussed this issue several times over the last few years. We pay $3,600 a year to the ICRC. The ICRC hosts a conference every four years. What concerns the committee is that we are paying $14,400, plus travel expense for a conference every four years. We question if this is good stewardship of the church resources, especially in difficult economic conditions. The committee is continu‐
ing to work on this issue and possibly will have an additional recom‐
mendation by Synod 2010. (2) The North American Presbyterian and Reformed Council (NAPARC) which met November 17‐18, 2009 in Grand Rapids, Michigan at Puri‐
tan Reformed Seminary. Rev. Kyle Sims, Rev. Rob Patrick, Henry Fos‐
ter, and Rev. Jeff Kingswood represented the ARP. At this meeting the RPCNA expressed a strong interest in deepening their relationship with the ARP. Because our churches are often unaware of the details of the NAPARC Comity Agreement and Agreement on Transfer of Members and Congregations, these documents are included in the appendix of this report. (3) The World Reformed Fellowship (WRF) met April 12‐15, 2010 in Edin‐
burgh, Scotland. Dr. Jack Whytock and Rev. Tom Shoger represented the ARP at this meeting. Information on the WRF can be found at www.wrfnet.org. The report from our delegates is provided at the conclusion of this report. The committee approved a motion requesting Jack Whytock to pro‐
vide to the Inter‐Church Relations Committee an analysis of the strengths, advantages, and perceived disadvantages, if any, of mem‐
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Churches in Fraternal Fellowship North American Churches in fraternal fellowship with the ARP are the Korean‐American Presbyterian Church (KAPC), the Orthodox Presby‐
terian Church (OPC), the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America (RPCNA), the Evan‐
gelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) and the Christian Reformed Church (CRCNA). Kyle Sims is seeking to foster a relationship with the Korean American Presbyterian Church through Dr. Steve Parks of Westminster Semi‐
nary. There is a need for us to explore other means to developing a relationship with the KAPC. The ARP sent the following delegates to the general assemblies/synods of our sister denominations: Rob Patrick (PCA); Ben Dowling (OPC), Kyle Sims (RPCNA). At our 2009 General Synod meeting we received greetings from dele‐
gates representing the RPCNA, CRC, and the EPC. The RPCNA and ARP are seeking to develop a road map to fostering stronger ties between our communions. A couple of the steps under consideration include inviting an RPCNA speaker to our Family Bible Conference and having a joint Synod meeting with the RPCNA at Bon‐
clarken. Kyle Sims has been tasked with generating ideas on how to deepen our connection to the RPCNA. Fraternal Delegates/Representatives to be Sent in 2010 The following ARP delegates are scheduled to be sent to fraternal synod/general assembly meetings: United Reformed Church (Rev. Jeff Kingswood); Evangelical Presbyterian Church (Rev. Tom Shoger); Reformed Presbyterian Church North America (Henry Foster). Fraternal Delegates/Representatives to be Invited in 2010 We have invited delegates from the following denominations to attend our 2010 General Synod meeting: the OPC, PCA, and RPCNA. Corresponding Synods The committee approved a motion to encourage our Synod members to work with World Witness in developing mentoring relationships with Mexican and Pakistani ARP pastors. Churches in Fraternal Correspondence We are in fraternal correspondence with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church (CPC) and the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America (CPCA). Our primary relational link to these two communions is through our chaplaincy endorsing agency, the Presbyterian Council on Chaplains and Military Personnel. MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
Officers for 2010‐2011 Chairman – R.J. Gore Vice‐Chairman – Tom Shoger Secretary – Rudy de Vries Proposed Budget for 2011 2010 2011 Office expense $ 100 $ 100 Committee travel / conference calls $3,000 $3,000 ARP fraternal delegates/representatives $7,250 $7,250 Hosting fraternal delegates $1,000 $1,000 NAPARC dues $ 500 $ 500 ICRC dues $3,600 $3,600 WRF dues $ 500 $ 500 Total $15,950 $15,950 Report on World Reformed Fellowship General Assembly Meeting April 12‐15, 2010 in Edinburgh, Scotland In June 2007, the General Synod voted to apply for membership in the World Reformed Fellowship (WRF). The WRF holds a General Assem‐
bly meeting every four years, and the ICRC sent two delegates to rep‐
resent the ARP Synod at this year’s Third General Assembly held in Edinburgh, Scotland from April 12‐15. Those delegates were Dr. Jack Whytock and Rev. Tom Shoger. The basic purpose of WRF can be summarized in the statement, “That the strengths of some might become the strengths of all in the service of Christ.” The WRF seeks to link those in the historic evangelical Re‐
formed tradition of Christ’s church in order to facilitate communica‐
tion, collaboration and cooperation for mutual encouragement, sup‐
port and advancement of Kingdom concerns. More information about WRF can be found at www.wrfnet.org. The General Assembly in Edinburgh provided a forum for meeting Reformed believers from around the world to hear reports on what God has been, and is, doing in and through His church. In addition to good worship and teaching, one of the clearest impres‐
sions made throughout the assembly was that though the church of Jesus Christ is in many respects struggling in the northern hemisphere, it is indeed thriving in the southern hemisphere. This was evident from both plenary session speakers and specific reports from members ministering in those regions. The WRF assembly helped correct the 363
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tendency to view the world from one’s own limited perspective, and instead to see our amazing God at work in His church and His world. To borrow a line from The Chronicles of Narnia, “Aslan is on the move.” Another benefit of the assembly was the networking that took place as one interacted with other Reformed believers. Indeed specific ministry cooperation and support came out of that interaction, which is a significant focus of the WRF. The WRF Theology Commission presented a draft Statement of Faith for a review and comment period, and then revisions will be made before it is presented at the Fourth General Assembly in 2014. The Missions and Evangelism Commission met on the 15th as did the Theo‐
logical Education Commission. In total there were 37 speakers at the third General Assembly speaking at the plenary sessions and the workshops. It is hoped that these ad‐
dresses and workshops will be published as a book, as were those from the second General Assembly, by Crossway Publishers of Whea‐
ton, Illinois. The International Director of WRF is Dr. Samuel T. Logan. APPENDIX NAPARC Golden Rule Comity Agreement Comity has meant different things to different people. The representa‐
tives of the home missions agencies and committees or boards of our denominations resist territorial statements on comity in light of the social and cultural complexity of North American society and the great spiritual need of our many countrymen who are apart from Jesus Christ. Out of a concern to build a Church of Jesus Christ rather than our own denominations and to avoid the appearance of competition, we affirm the following courteous code of behavior to guide our church planting ministries in North America. 1. We will be sensitive to the presence of existing churches and mis‐
sions ministries of other NAPARC churches and will refrain from enlisting members and take great care in receiving members of those existing ministries. 2. We will communicate with the equivalent or appropriate agency (denominational missions committee or board, presbytery mis‐
sions or church extension committee, or session) before initiating church planting activities in a community where NAPARC Churches or missions ministries exist. 3. We will provide information on at least an annual basis describing progress in our ministries and future plans. MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
4. We will encourage our regional home missions leadership to de‐
velop good working relationships. RP‐November 2008 NAPARC Agreement on Transfer of Members and Congregations (From the Minutes of the Thirteenth Meeting of the North American Presby‐
terian and Reformed Council, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Adopted November 11th, 1987.) Recognizing that the churches of NAPARC have on occasion uninten‐
tionally received members or ordained officers who were under vari‐
ous states of discipline in another NAPARC church, thus creating ten‐
sion between the churches, and at the same time recognizing the need for mutual freedom and openness on the part of the churches, we agree to respect the procedures of discipline and pastoral concern of the other denominations as follows: 1. Regular Transfer of membership. That in the regular transfer of membership between NAPARC churches, the session/consistory or presbytery/classis not receive a member until appropriate document of transfer is in the hands of the receiving church. 2. Transfer with Irregularities. a. That upon request for a transfer of membership by a person under discipline, the sending session/consistory or presby‐
tery/classis inform the receiving body of the nature and ex‐
tent of the disciplinary procedure before implementing the requested transfer, thus enabling informal consultation be‐
tween the pastors and elders of both churches. b. That such a person not be received officially until the judica‐
tory/assembly of the receiving church has taken into serious account the discipline of and the information supplied by the sending church. c. That such a person not be received officially until the judica‐
tory/assembly of the receiving church is satisfied that proper restitution has been made and/or reconciliation has been seri‐
ously attempted. d. That a “fugitive from discipline” who is no longer a member of a church or who is no longer on the roll of a presbytery shall not be received until the former judiciary/assembly has 365
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been contacted to determine if proper restitution has been made and/or reconciliation has been attempted. 3. Recourse and Appeal. Where communication or action regarding the sending/receiving of a member or ordained officer/office bearer does not satisfy ei‐
ther the dismissing or receiving judiciary/assembly, communica‐
tion may be submitted to the interchurch relation committees of the denominations involved with a view to mediation of the prob‐
lem. If this proves unsatisfactory, the session/consistory or presby‐
tery/classis may register its concern to the appropriate judicatory/
assembly of the other denomination. 4. Congregational Transfer. That a congregation seeking to leave a NAPARC church to be‐
come affiliated with another NAPARC denomination be received only after it has complied with the requirements of the form of government of the church from which it is separating, and the receiving church shall be responsible to see that this is done. Recommendations: 1. That the proposed Committee 2011 budget be approved. 2. That the members of Synod be encouraged to work with World Witness in developing mentor relationships with pastors in Mexico and Pakistan. 3. That all other actions of the committee, as herein reported, be af‐
firmed. Respectfully submitted Kyle E. Sims, Chairman An amendment to add a recommendation Number four carried: 4. That the Inter‐Church Relations Committee, in consultation with the leadership of World Witness, investigate establishing inter‐
church relations with at least one national church in each of the countries of the world where World Witness is engaged in mis‐
sions activity, and present recommendations to the 2011 meeting of General Synod. The amended Committee on Inter‐Church Relations report was adopted. MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
The Report of the Committee on Investment was presented. REPORT OF INVESTMENT COMMITTEE The Investment Committee is responsible for oversight of various investments of the General Synod. Committee members meet at least quarterly with the investment consultants to review performance, as‐
set allocation, and any changes with the investment managers. The committee met quarterly in 2009‐2010 via conference call except for the annual review meeting in February which was held at Bon‐
clarken. In 2010‐2011 the committee will meet quarterly, with the Au‐
gust and February meetings being in person. Duties as prescribed in the Manual of Authorities and Duties are ad‐
dressed in this report. a. Developing guidelines for the work of the committee. The committee developed operating procedures in 2008. b. Management of all investment funds under the oversight of the ARP Foundation/Stewardship (including the funds of the General Synod) and the Board of Benefits. These funds represent three distinct types of investments: (1) Associate Reformed Presbyterian Retirement Plan Trust. The Investment Committee, at the request of the Board of Benefits, has received reports from the consultant and meets with him on a peri‐
odic basis to evaluate the performance of the funds. The fund value at 12/31/09 was $37,250,239. A member of the Board of Benefits meets with the Investment Committee in an advisory role. (2) Endowments and Endowment‐type Funds. These are indi‐
vidual accounts belonging to churches, presbyteries, and individ‐
ual restricted funds of agencies of the General Synod. Each account is invested to meet the risk profile of the fund. Currently four risk model options are provided, ranging from conservative to aggres‐
sive models. At 12/31/09, these funds were valued at $9,134,936. Representatives of entities with funds invested under the oversight of the Committee are invited to participate in an advisory capacity. (3) Charitable Remainder Trusts and Gift Annuities. Members of the Board of Stewardship serve as trustees for the charitable trusts, and the trustees have asked the Investment Committee to provide investment oversight. The committee receives reports and works with the custodian and investment manager, Cornerstone Manage‐
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ment, Inc. Each charitable trust is a separately invested entity and the five (5) trusts totaled $472,852 in value at 12/31/09. The balance in the Gift Annuity Fund was $87,190 at 12/31/09, which is a part of the larger total. (4) The committee notes that the climate for investments in 2008 and early 2009 was stormy, with investment returns being histori‐
cally negative and unsettling. With the advice of our consultants and investment managers in the three above areas, investment strategies were fine‐tuned as values fell to reduce the losses being incurred. However, investments rebounded strongly through the end of 2009, and funds had substantial positive returns. Invest‐
ment strategies were likewise fine‐tuned to take advantage of gain opportunities and to enhance returns, through the work of said managers, with concurrence from the investment committee. c. Reviewing all current investment relationships for funds cur‐
rently invested under the oversight of the ARP Foundation/
Stewardship and funds of the Board of Benefits. The committee contin‐
ues to monitor the performance of its investment consultants and in‐
vestment managers. The committee uses Deutsche Bank as the invest‐
ment consultant on the ARP Retirement Plan and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney on the endowment type funds. With the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney relationship, a pooled ac‐
count management approach with individual accounts tracked via allocation and reporting subcontractor, CTAC, the funds have access to separately managed accounts in addition to mutual funds. The com‐
bined value of our accounts allows us to access investment managers in some asset classes that typically have high minimum investments (such as $1 million). A goal of the committee is to achieve above aver‐
age returns for our invested funds in the investment industry of mu‐
tual funds, in order to grow resources, principle and returns, over the long‐term. The combined investment approach and value also allows us to have lower investment expense rates. Each account receives monthly statements and quarterly performance reports along with online access. The Investment Committee believes that this arrangement will pro‐
vide greater value to each of our accounts and will do so in a less costly manner. We also believe that this provides a good investment vehicle for local churches and agencies. If your church has need of such a service, please contact the Executive Director, Paul Bell, of Cen‐
tral Services. MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
d. Discuss with other boards and agencies the possibility of includ‐
ing their funds in those under management. Part of the purpose of the Investment Committee is to offer boards and agencies the option to offload investment management duties and thus allow each board or agency to focus on its mission. The Committee will continue to be available to assist any church or agency of the General Synod, both in an advisory capacity (i.e., to make recommendations) and to exercise particular responsibilities authorized by asset owners (i.e., change in investment managers, asset allocation studies.) The Committee expresses its appreciation to Stewart Hurst for his service in helping to set up the Investment Committee and serving as chairman this past year. Recommendations: 1. That this report be received as information and that presbyteries and sessions note the availability of services offered by the Investment Committee. 2. That the Committee be granted $2,500 for committee travel and expenses. Respectfully submitted, Stewart Hurst, Chairman The recommendations of the Investment Committee were adopted. The Report of the Committee on Lay Ministry was pre‐
sented. REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON LAY MINISTRY The Lay Ministry Committee is seeking ways to encourage and de‐
velop lay ministry within the local church. For many years, our efforts have been concentrated on conferences. We will continue to do that, but we want to take a more active role in assisting and promoting lay ministry within our congregations. Two bulletin inserts are being scheduled for the coming year. One will take the form of an article written to encourage laymen to engage in ministry within and without the local church. The second one will report on ministry being conducted in churches by laymen. The con‐
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their ministry. There are many worthy ministries conducted outside the church by community groups such as food banks, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, and pregnancy centers. These are all worthy en‐
deavors, and laymen should be involved. However, we are seeking to identify ministry opportunities that can be developed and carried out within the local church that will enhance and expand the ministry of the local church. These are the items we seek to promote in the second bulletin insert. If you have such ministries in your church, please share them with Tom Patterson for inclusion in this upcoming insert. The Family Bible Conference will be held on July 26‐29 at Bon‐
clarken. The Rev. John W. P. Oliver, Professor of Practical Theology at Reformed Seminary, Charlotte, NC, and the Rev. Joe Novenson, senior pastor of the Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church, Lookout Moun‐
tain, TN, will be the keynote speakers. The theme for the conference is “The Christian Life: Our Faith in Our Faithful God.” The Annual Meeting of ARP Women’s Ministries will be held on July 26. Rev. Greg Hamer serves as the Synod appointed Director of the Family Bible Conference through 2010. Rev. Tim Watson is the Assis‐
tant Director. Mr. John Barron serves as Treasurer of the Conference. Mrs. Dot Hutelmyer serves as the ARPWM Director, and Ann Aheron serves as the Assistant Director. The Laity in Action Conference will be held at Bonclarken on Sep‐
tember 17 & 18. Co‐sponsored by the Committee on Lay Ministry and the Alliance of Loyal Laity, this conference is a family event and in‐
cludes childcare and a children’s program. Rev. Richard Phillips of Second Presbyterian Church (PCA), Greenville, SC, will be the keynote speaker for the second year in a row. Dr. Phillips will present four messages utilizing the theme “On This Rock: Biblically Defining the Church.” This two‐day conference is cost efficient and should particu‐
larly appeal to those within a one to three hour driving distance of Bonclarken. The conference has been moved from the July slot to Sep‐
tember in order to reduce competition with the other conferences and activities held during the summer. We anticipated having to change our format as it was thought that the fall schedule would eliminate the attendance of young families with children. We are delighted to re‐
port we had more children this past fall than we have been having during the summer. We will seek ways to improve this segment of the conference and seek to attract more young families with children to the conference. Something new is being tried at the Laity in Action Conference this year. We are designating Friday evening as “Church Night.” MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
Churches within a one to two hour driving distance will be contacted and asked to participate in the conference by bringing a group up for the Friday evening session. Please take this assignment seriously and help us make a success of this new effort. Two awards are presented annually by the Committee at the Laity in Action Conference to those who have exhibited unique leadership within the church. The Onesimus Award is given to a layman who has exhibited himself/herself to be a slave for Christ both within and out‐
side the local congregation. Last year’s Onesimus Award was pre‐
sented to Mrs. Martha McKenzie of the Bartow, FL, Church. Martha is well‐known in the ARP Church as she has led the music at both the Family Bible Conference and the Laity in Action Conference for many years as well as being active in the Bonclarken Music Conference. The Barnabas Award is given to a church which shows itself to be an en‐
courager to other churches through its unique ministry. The 2009 Barnabas Award was given to the First Church, Gastonia, NC. In par‐
ticular, First Church initiated a third worship service in an off‐campus location which then developed into a daughter congregation, Gaston Community Church. Within two years the Gaston Community Church became an organized congregation. As this report is being written, we still have not filled the position of Director for the Cornerstone (Young Adult) Conference. We solicit the assistance of the members of the General Synod in finding some‐
one who will organize and re‐develop this important conference. Give your suggestions of a possible Director to Ron McKnight or Tom Pat‐
terson. A unique program is offered through the Lay Ministry Committee to provide work teams to assist congregations with various tasks (such as painting, building construction, landscaping, literature distribution, etc.). Volunteers furnish their own transportation and bring their own tools. Meals, lodging, and supplies are provided by the church or agency needing the help. Contact Tom Patterson if you have a need for a Work Team. Some limited funding is provided through our budget to assist presbyteries, clusters of congregations, and individual congregations who desire to sponsor teaching and training events for laymen on a more local level. You may make application for these funds through the Director of Lay Ministry. We would call your attention to the Wade Center in Bluefield, WV. The Wade Center ministers to families and children in Appalachia, particularly in the area surrounding Bluefield. A variety of ministries 371
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exist. There are opportunities for service in churches throughout the area much like the ministry Christian Education Ministries conducts in Appalachia during July. These activities are carried out year‐round. There is also the need for work groups to come up and have a work‐
week in various churches and communities in the area. The Wade Center Campus (community outreach center) has several renovation projects in process and needs volunteer labor to assist in these endeav‐
ors. Rev. Tanner Cline, an ARP minister, is now on staff at the Wade Center. His wife, Jennifer, is the coordinator for work groups. They would be happy to talk to you about scheduling individuals and groups from your church to participate in this ministry. The contact information is as follows: The Wade Center, 1400 Highland Avenue, P. O. Box 777, Bluefield, WV 24701; 304‐323‐3777; www.wadecenter.com; Tanner Cline <[email protected]>. Officers for the coming year are Ronald McKnight – Chairman; George Moser – Vice Chairman; and Gail Griffin – Secretary. Tom Pat‐
terson continues to serve as Director of Lay Ministry. Recommendations: 1. That sessions and pastors promote attendance at the Laity in Action Conference and the Family Bible Conference. 2. That sessions call on their people to pray daily for the work and ministry of the local congregation, the presbyteries, and the Gen‐
eral Synod and challenge the laymen to have a systematic study of the Scripture and also to set aside a time for daily devotions. 3. That laymen be challenged to familiarize themselves with our doctrinal standards as found in the Westminster Confession of Faith, and the Larger and Shorter Catechisms. 4. That opportunities to prepare and equip lay people for effective Christian service and opportunities to involve laymen in minis‐
tries be provided through the local congregations and also through the work teams provided through this committee and that encouragement to participate in community‐based minis‐
tries be given through the local congregation. 5. That the retreat and conference ministries of the ARP Church be given proper promotion within each congregation. 6. That sessions be encouraged to designate one Sunday in the month of October as a day to celebrate and emphasize the role of laymen in the church. 7. That the Budget for 2011 be approved as follows: MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
Laity in Action Conference $ 5,000 Family Bible Conference $12,000 Bulletin Inserts $ 500 Area Laity Workshops $ 1,000 Cornerstone Conference $ 2,000 Director of Lay Ministry $ 4,000 Cooperative Work with A.L.L. $ 3,000 Committee Expense $ 6,000 Total $33,500 Respectfully submitted, Ron McKnight, Chairman The recommendations of the Committee on Lay Ministry were adopted. The Report of the Committee on the Minister and His Work was presented. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MINISTER AND HIS WORK The Committee on Minister and His Work serves Synod “as an enabling instrument for the courts, agencies, and congregations of the General Synod who are involved in securing the services of theological students and ministers who desire work or a change of work.” (Manual of Authorities and Duties) The membership of the Committee on Minister and His Work is comprised of the chairman of each presbytery’s Committee/
Commission on Minister and His Work, the chairman of each presby‐
teryʹs Committee on Credentials, the Director of Outreach North Amer‐
ica, and the Vice President of Erskine Theological Seminary (ETS). The Moderator and Moderator‐Elect of Synod, and the Executive Director of Central Services serve as advisory members. The Committee met in November 2009 but cancelled its April 2010 meeting. To Secure and Maintain Dossiers (Duties 1 and 2) Chapter X.E.1 of the Form of Government clearly prescribes the au‐
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essential, therefore, that every presbyter and denominational official ensure that our individual efforts do not violate either the letter or the intent of this provision in the Form of Government. Our individual ef‐
forts must always complement this presbytery responsibility. The General Synod, through the Committee on the Minister and His Work assisted by Central Services, maintains dossiers (data forms) submitted by ministers and students. Forms developed by the Com‐
mittee are administered in accordance with procedures approved by the Committee: a. Access to data forms is restricted and forms are released only in accordance with the instructions indicated thereon by the pastor/student. b. Data forms are released only to the chairperson or secretary of a search committee or to the chairman of a Presbytery Com‐
mittee/Commission on Minister and His Work. These author‐
ized individuals may access data forms through a secured web page. Authorization is granted only through the Benefits As‐
sistant in the Office of Central Services or the Executive Direc‐
tor of Central Services. Access for search committees expires when the congregation issues a call to a new pastor. c. When a data form is released or access to the Web page has been granted to a church, the presbytery chairman is notified. All ministers are encouraged to have a data form on file and to up‐
date the form on a periodic basis. Churches are reminded of the op‐
portunity to complete and utilize the Church Profile when they are seeking a pastor. The profile is available through the Office of Central Services and also at www.arpchurch.org. At the request of the Committee, General Synodʹs Web site pro‐
vides a list of congregations seeking a pastor. Churches may be added to the list at the request of their presbytery chairman or at the request of the chairman of the congregation’s pastoral search committee chair‐
man. In order for this information to be current and useful, it is incum‐
bent upon the presbytery chairman/search committee chairman to keep the office of Central Services updated on changes and openings. Military and Institutional Chaplains (Duties 3, 4 and 5) Your Committee has the responsibility to keep the General Synod informed of the work of our military and institutional chaplains. The Presbyterian Council on Chaplains and Military Personnel is our en‐
dorsing agency for military chaplains, providing pastoral care and guidance for those chaplains. Representatives on the Council are Rev‐
erend Ronald Beard (as Principal Clerk), Reverend Ralph J. Gore (2011); Reverend James Ryan (2012), and Col. Terry Wallace (2010). MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
Col. Wallace is serving as the Council Chairman in 2010. The Commit‐
tee recommends the appointment of Col. Wallace to another term on the Council. In June 2009, General Synod passed a motion “…that in light of the 205th Synod’s actions to cease fraternal correspondence with the PCUSA and because it is increasingly difficult to find similar theologi‐
cal foundations with the PCUSA, the largest denomination in our cur‐
rent endorsing agency, the Presbyterian Council on Chaplains and Military Personnel, this Synod charged the Minister and His Work to investigate a more suitable and theologically sound endorsing agency for ARP Chaplains and to report such findings at the next meeting of General Synod.” (Minutes of General Synod, 2009, page 44) Should a change of endorsing agencies be deemed appropriate, the Committee believes the process of research should be careful and de‐
liberate and requests an extension of time for completion of the task. The Committee met with Col. Wallace at its November 2009 meeting to discuss the services provided to our chaplains by the PCCMP. Further, the Committee has surveyed our chaplains to receive their thoughts on endorsing agencies, and it plans to meet with a representative on the Presbyterian and Reformed Joint Commission on Chaplains and Mili‐
tary Personnel (PRJC) in November of this year. The following are expected to be serving on active duty as military or VA chaplains at the time General Synod meets: Gale G. Cotton, Major, USA Ronald R. Eastes, 1st LT, USA Lawrence E. Hamrick, Major, USA J. Michael Hendrick, Captain, USAF David M. Johnston, 1st Lt., USA Paul B. Joyner, Captain, USAF Michael R. Keifman, Captain, USA Michael A. Kelly, Captain, USA Christopher L. Reeder, Captain, USAF James A. Ryan, Colonel, VA (also serves as Reserve Chaplain in ANG) Barry K. Wells, Captain, USAF Michael E. Yarman, Major (Selected LTC), USA In addition to chaplains serving on active duty, the following are Reserve Chaplains: R. J. Gore, Lt. Colonel, USA Joseph S. Moore, Lt, USA The following serve in the Civil Air Patrol: Edward Fleagle Donis H. Watkins 375
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We note also, the following retired military chaplains and express gratitude for their past service: John S. Banks L. Paul Burns Thomas E. Braithwaite Meredith L. Cavin William Nale Falls Douglas O. Jones William A. Macaulay C. Stephen Rimmer Robert Washington, Jr. Hershel D. Yancey Paul G. Patrick serves as Chaplain at Erskine College. Members of the court and congregations are encouraged to remem‐
ber all chaplains and military personnel in their prayers and to seek opportunities to be supportive of their ministries. The Form of Government, Chapter X.B.5 states: “The varied work of the Church makes it necessary and proper for ministers to engage in ministries other than those specified [pastor, teacher, evangelist, mis‐
sionary].” These men, too, should be kept in our prayers. Ministerial Assistance (Duty 6) The Committee is “to assist the minister in areas of his work so long as it does not usurp the authority and responsibility of the pres‐
bytery.ʺ The following areas are brought to the attention of the courts as the Committee seeks to provide services and resources to assist ministers: A. Preventive Maintenance The Committee presented a document entitled “Pastoral Care for Pastors” at the 2008 meeting of Synod and continues to urge presby‐
teries and sessions to follow suggestions in the document in order to strengthen pastors for their roles as congregational shepherds. Fur‐
ther, the Committee recognizes that pastoral sabbatical leave time has a number of benefits for both the pastor and the congregation in that it provides opportunity for focused study and renewal for the pastor. The Committee urges sessions to consider making sabbatical leave available to pastors on a regular basis. Presbytery meetings provide rich opportunities for our pastors to worship and be spiritually renewed, yet too often these meetings are characterized by contentious business sessions interspersed with times MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
of perfunctory worship. Two of our presbyteries, however, Northeast and Mississippi Valley, place primary emphasis at their meetings on worship and fellowship. Pastors from these presbyteries attest to an increased sense of unity in their business sessions and personal spiri‐
tual renewal as a result of this focus. Their meetings have become times to look forward to rather than times to be dreaded. The Com‐
mittee on Minister and His Work commends these two presbyteries and urges all presbyteries to follow their examples. The Committee also met in November with members of the Com‐
mittee on Strategic Planning to discuss the planning process and ways to revitalize preaching and ministry in the ARP Church. The commit‐
tee believes that preaching should be a strong and distinctive trait of the ARP Synod and of ARP ministers, but for this to be true of us, Christ‐centered and Gospel‐focused preaching must become the pas‐
sion of our ministers. While an effort to accomplish this goal will need to be denominational in its scope, a number of resources were identi‐
fied that can be readily utilized by pastors: ·
Christless Christianity, by Michael Horton ·
No Place for Truth, by David Wells ·
Preaching to a Post‐Everything World, by Zach Eswine ·
Preaching the Whole Bible as Christian Scripture, by Graeme Goldsworthy ·
Christ‐Centered Preaching, by Bryan Chapell ·
Nine Marks (www.9marks.org) ·
Simeon Trust (www.simeon.org) The Committee encourages individuals and presbyteries to participate in, or host, preaching workshops sponsored by the Simeon Trust, or to participate in similar events on their own. These workshops provide good continuing education opportunities for pastors to sharpen their preaching skills. B. Pastoral Transitions A self‐study form for congregations going through a pastoral change is available from the Office of Central Services. The Commit‐
tee recommends that congregations seeking pastors utilize this form as a guide during pastoral searches. C. Orientation Program for New Ministers Synod’s orientation program for new ministers is designed to foster interpersonal relationships among new pastors and to build relation‐
ships between pastors and those who are engaged in the ministries of the denomination. The Committee encourages presbyteries to insist 377
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that pastors attend an orientation program early in their ministry. Orientation programs are scheduled for the last Monday and Tuesday in March and the last Monday and Tuesday in September. Spouses are invited, and the General Synod will reimburse participants for out‐of‐
pocket expenses. D. Consideration of Associate Reformed Presbyterian Ministers and Students For many years this Committee has made, and the General Synod has approved, a recommendation to the churches that preference be given to Associate Reformed Presbyterian ministers when considering a call. At least one presbytery requires its churches to exhaust consid‐
eration of ARP ministers prior to considering others. There are minis‐
ters without a call who have demonstrated their qualifications for min‐
istry by virtue of their ordination and continuing membership in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. (It is recognized and under‐
stood that not every minister is suited for every pastoral position.) The Committee believes that the commitment of these men to the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church is deserving of consideration when a church is seeking a pastor. In like manner, the General Synod has encouraged those churches with the financial resources to consider employing ARP seminary stu‐
dents in the summer. The opportunity for meaningful, practical experi‐
ence is an investment in the future. Uniform Written Exams (Duty 7) In lieu of the uniform written exam last revised in 1995, some pres‐
byteries have developed their own exams, and presbytery chairmen continue to share these with each other. Budget (Duty 8) The Committee presents the following budget estimates for 2011: Committee Travel & Meeting Expenses $ 4,000 General Office 50 Presbyterian Council 9,450 $ 13,500 Miscellaneous Items A. The Committee encourages presbyteries to seek meaningful intern‐
ships and mentorships for students of theology under their care. These experiences should not only provide opportunities for preach‐
ing, but should also be structured to provide the students with spiri‐
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B. Officers for 2010 ‐ 2011: Chairman: John Cook Vice‐Chairman: David Lauten Secretary: Fred Carr C. Meeting Dates for 2010 ‐ 2011: The Committee will meet in conjunc‐
tion with the Board of Benefits. Meetings are scheduled for the follow‐
ing dates: November 3 – 4, 2010 and April 6 – 7, 2011. Recommendations: 1. That presbyteries be encouraged to utilize the 20 recommendations listed in the “Pastoral Care for Pastors” report which was part of this committee’s report to General Synod in 2008. 2. That presbyteries be encouraged to view their meetings as oppor‐
tunities for spiritual retreat, devoting considerable time to prayer and worship, as well as for business. 3. That presbyteries encourage: a. ministers and seminary students to keep updated data forms on file at the ARP Center; b. congregations to complete a Church Profile before seeking a pastor; c. pulpit committees to give preference to ARP ministers and students; and d. congregations, where financially feasible, to employ ARP seminary students for the summer months. 4. That presbyteries require ministers to attend the General Synod orientation program early in their pastoral ministry. 5. That presbyteries that have not yet done so develop a program to encourage congregations to incorporate the annual review of the ministerʹs call into an annual ministry review. 6. That appreciation be expressed to the Presbyterian Council for the work it does on behalf of chaplains and military . 7. That Synod approve the appointment of Col. Terry Wallace to an‐
other term on the Presbyterian Council on Chaplains and Military Personnel. 8. That the Synod pause to offer a prayer of thanksgiving and inter‐
cession for the ministry of our military and institutional chaplains. 9. That presbyteries that have not yet done so adopt policy statements on sexual harassment and sexual misconduct. 10. That the Committee be granted another year in determining a suit‐
able endorsing agency for ARP chaplains. 11. That the budget for 2010 be approved. Respectfully Submitted, John Cook, Chairman 379
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The recommendations of the Committee on Minister and His Work were adopted. A special prayer of thanksgiving and intercession for the ministry of our military and institutional chaplains was offered at this time. The Report of the Moderatorʹs Committee on William H. Dunlap Orphanage Inc. was presented. REPORT OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES WILLIAM H. DUNLAP ORPHANAGE, INC. The legacy of the Dunlap Board (Board) is now in its 105th year. The William H. Dunlap Orphanage (Dunlap) served our denomination in Brighton, Tennessee from 1905 until its closing in 1978. The purpose of the orphanage, founded by Annie Bell Dunlap to honor the memory of her father, William H. Dunlap, and her aunt, Elizabeth Dunlap Spain, was to provide “for the maintenance, support, and education of orphans.” The first residents of Dunlap were children who came from an orphanage that had been opened in 1897 in Hickory Grove, SC by Reverend J. P. Knox. Since the closing of Dunlap in 1978, the Board has been the instru‐
ment of the Synod charged with providing for children who have been made vulnerable by loss of normal parental care and whose vulner‐
ability is compounded by their youth. The duties of the Board fall into two specific categories: Ministry and Administration as currently out‐
lined in the Manual of Authorities and Duties and denoted in this report in bold print. The Dunlap Board of Trustees met at Bonclarken November 11 – 12, 2009 and by telephone conference call on March 17, 2010. Minutes of these meetings have been filed at the ARP Center. Ministry 1. To carry out the purpose of the corporation consistent with the Standards of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. The policy guidelines for the Board state that its “purpose is to assist those providing all the following [to orphans]: basic physical necessities; spiritual, mental and emotional well‐being; and assistance toward greater self‐reliance.” To this end, the Board has established on
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neca, SC, and the Palmer Home for Children, Columbus, MS. A repre‐
sentative from the Dunlap Board serves on the board of each of these homes—Matt Miller for Collins and Dianne Clowers for Palmer. The mission of the Collins Home is to provide “…a Christ‐centered home for children between the ages of 2 – 21 who are in need of a stronger family support system. Our goal is the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social and physical development of our children, and the eventual reunification with their natural families whenever possi‐
ble.” (www.collinschildrenshome.org) The home is supported through private donations. “Palmer Home for Children is a ministry to children in need; chil‐
dren who are growing up as social orphans without the nurture and support of a loving family; children who need a place to be and to become.” (www.palmerhome.org) Primarily supported by a number of Presbyterian denominations, the home has been serving children since 1895. The Board continues to provide $20,000 annually to Erskine Col‐
lege for scholarships for orphans. During the 2009 – 2010 academic year, 13 students received assistance through the scholarship program. In addition to this program, funds are also available for Associate Re‐
formed Presbyterian orphans who plan to attend college but are un‐
able to attend Erskine. In addition to the Collins and Palmer Homes and Erskine College, the Board has approved funding for a number of years for the Presby‐
terian Homes and Family Services in Lynchburg, VA. Virginia Presby‐
tery provides input to the Board on an annual basis to determine if there is a need for continued funding to support this ministry. In 2010, the Board is also providing assistance to World Witness for the support of orphans enrolled in the Mabel Lowry Pressly School, Sahiwal, Pakistan; French Camp Academy, French Camp, Mississippi; and Calvary Home for Children, Anderson, SC. Following is a summary of support provided in 2010 to the organi‐
zations discussed above: $26,000* ‐ Erskine College scholarships 26,000 ‐ Palmer Homes 26,000 ‐Collins Home 2,500 ‐Presbyterian Home 15,000 ‐French Camp Academy 12,500** ‐World Witness _ 5,000 ‐Calvary Home TOTAL $113,000 381
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* The normal allocation to Erskine is $20,000 annually. In 2010, the Board has made an additional one‐time allocation of $6,000 to assist a larger than expected number of orphans. ** The Dunlap Board awarded $5,000. A gift from Mr. Jim Kidd in honor of the Board and former Board member David Vickery pro‐
vided the additional $7,500 for this allocation. The Dunlap Board does not request, nor does it receive, funds from the Denominational Ministry Fund of General Synod. Instead, the resources for the work of the Dunlap Board are provided primarily from endowment earnings and income from trusts and restricted en‐
dowments which name Dunlap as a beneficiary. The current state of our economy has resulted in greater strains on the budgets of homes and programs for orphans. The Board encourages members of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian denomination to be generous in fi‐
nancial support of the work of Dunlap through gifts and to become actively involved in ministries to orphans. The Board requests the assistance of members of the Associate Re‐
formed Presbyterian Church in identifying homes, services, and col‐
lege students who qualify for funds or scholarships. Further informa‐
tion and applications for grants and scholarships are available from the ARP Center. At the meeting of General Synod in 2009, a motion passed that the Board “…establish a committee to explore ways to assist financially families in the ARP who desire to adopt children but may need finan‐
cial assistance to do so.” (Minutes of General Synod, 2009, p. 67.) At its November 2009 meeting, the Board appointed Jamie Self, Diane Clow‐
ers, Jim Kidd, Mike Jones, and Darrell Peer to a Special Adoption Committee. The committee is studying the Board’s charter and poli‐
cies to determine the most effective way to provide assistance and will continue its deliberations at its November 2010 meeting. Administrative Administrative support is provided through the Office of Central Ser‐
vices. Future meeting dates: November 10‐11, 2010 Bonclarken; March 16, 2011, Conference Call. 2. To prepare and present to the General Synod a budget for William H. Dunlap Orphanage, Inc. When Dunlap Orphanage closed, assets and proceeds from the sale of the property were turned over to General Synod and invested in two separate endowments. The Will Ministry Fund endowment exclu‐
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sively restricts its earnings to the care of orphaned children. The Orphan‐
age Ministry Fund provides for broader purposes of the corporation. Those trusts which currently have Dunlap as a beneficiary are the B. J. Wade Trust, the Ola B. Hunter Trust, and the Kennedy Annuity. Budget projections for 2011 are based on anticipated income from the trusts and five percent (5%) of the three‐year market value of the endow‐
ments. Actual expenditures for 2011 will be approved at the November 2010 meeting of the Board. (See “Ministry Expenditures” under “2011 Pro‐
posed” on the accompanying budget.) Dunlap funds are audited as part of the annual General Synod audit, and financial reports are presented to the Board. 3. To elect officers and employ such administrators as are necessary for the work of the Board. Officers of the Board for 2010 – 2011 are: Darrell Peer – Chairman William Harris – Vice‐Chairman Susan Jenkins – Secretary Synod’s Treasurer serves as Treasurer to the Corporation. Paul Bell serves as Administrative Officer. 4. To make an annual report to the General Synod. Recommendations: 1. That the tentative budget for 2011 be approved. 2. That ARP pastors and congregations actively seek to minister to or‐
phans through service and prayer. 3. That all other actions of the Board, herein reported, be sustained. Darrell Peer, Chairman William H. Dunlap Fund 383
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WILLIAM M. DUNLAP FUND 2010 Synod 2011 Approved Propose d
Income Anticipated
Miscellaneous Gifts
$ ‐
$ ‐
B. J. Wade
53,352 53,352
Inte rest Allocation
500 500
Ola B. Hunter
2,112 2,112
Orphanage Fund
47,231 47,231
Will Ministry Fund (min bal of $255,022)
15,805 15,805
Total Anticipated
$ 119,000 $ 119,000
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Ministry Expenditures
Erskine
$ 26,000 $ 20,000
Collins Home
26,000 ‐
Palmer Home
26,000 ‐
Presbyte rian Home
2,500 ‐
French Camp Acade my
15,000 ‐
World Witne ss‐MLPS Girlsʹ Hoste l
20,000 ‐
Calvary Home
5,000
Available for allocation‐Nov 2009
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91,750
Sub‐Total Ministry Expenditures
$ 120,500 $ 111,750
Ce ntral Se rvices
$ 4,250 $ 4,250
Board
2,750 2,750
Ge neral Office
250 250
Total Ministry Expenditures
$ 127,750 $ 119,000
(8,750)
Income ove r/(under) expe nditure s
$ (8,750) $ ‐
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mended that the recommendations of the board report be adopted. The recommendations of the Moderator’s Committee were approved. Following announcements, Synod adjourned with the Benedic‐
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Thursday, June 10, 2010, 7:00 a.m. Earl Linderman led the informal “coffee and singing of the Psalms” on the Dining Room Porch. Paul D. Mulner led the opening worship service. The Report of the Moderatorʹs Committee on Memorials was presented. MEMORIAL FROM SECOND PRESBYTERY Whereas, the stated purpose of Erskine Theological Seminary is to educate persons for service in the Christian Church, and Whereas, it has been reliably reported that non‐Christian clergy persons have been admitted into the Doctor of Ministry programs at Erskine Theological Seminary, Therefore, Second Presbytery memorializes the General Synod to inquire of the Board of Trustees of Erskine College and Seminary and seek explanation of the admission of Jews, Mormons and Muslims to Erskine Seminary. MEMORIAL FROM CATAWBA Whereas motions passed during the meeting of the General Synod of March 2‐3, 2010 calling for the appointment of a replacement in‐
terim Board and a change to the nominations process for the Board of Trustees for Erskine College and Seminary, and the subsequent injunc‐
tion issued by Judge E. Griffith, Jr. · Acknowledging the need of the Associate Reformed Synod for God’s grace and wisdom, and confessing that there has been not only legitimate difference of opinion among us, but also a failure to see the Lord’s face, to act with discretion, wisdom and with an openly confessed commitment to sub‐
mit ourselves to the whole counsel of God and to pursue not only those goals which will be to his glory, the advance of the gospel of Christ, and the holiness and unity of the church which Jesus Christ purchased with his own blood. · And taking cognizance of such facts as have come to light since the meeting of the General Synod, and chiefly that in private discussions during the special called Synod, mem‐
bers of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees were willing to approve the proposals of the Special Com‐
mission with respect to the future development of the Board, including specifically the numerical size of the Board, 385
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but only a time scale differing only by a few months from the Special Commission’s proposal; · And in full recognition of the solemn duty of the Board of Er‐
skine College and Seminary to act in pursuit of its fiduciary responsibilities; Therefore, for the sake of (1) the honor of the Lord Jesus Christ among his people and in the world; and (2) the unity and peace of the church, and (3) the special relations that have historically existed between the Church and the College and Seminary, and (4) the current material needs of the College and Seminary and its various employees, and (5) minimizing the damaging impact of the current lawsuit and addressing issues pertinent to it, Catawba Presbytery moves that Synod, acting immediately through its Executive Board, ask the Board of Erskine College and Seminary in the spirit of brotherhood to commit itself voluntarily to a process by which the concerns expressed in the ongoing debate and discussion with regard to the Board might be addressed. Presbytery thus prayerfully expressed the desire and hope that (1) Such a measure of agreement might meet the concerns of the majority of Synod who voted for a similar but marginally more rapid change being made in a mandatory fashion; (2) Such a voluntary action on part of the Board which reassure both Synod and the Erskine Community can, despite past differ‐
ences in matters of wisdom rather than principle, and although mutually wounded by recent events, honor Jesus Christ, seek the glory of God above all personal interest, and help to advance rather than hinder the ministry of Erskine College and Seminary as a community in which Christ, his cove‐
nant grace, his faithful Word, and his Father’s name are honored. The Moderator’s Committee on Memorials recommended: 1. That Memorial from Second Presbytery be adopted. 2. That Memorial from Catawba Presbytery not be adopted. In addition, the Moderator’s Committee on Memorials recom‐
mended: 3. That General Synod require the Erskine Board of Trustees to report on the memorial from Second Presbytery no later than the 2011 Meeting of General Synod. MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
4. That General Synod ask the Erskine Board of Trustees to explain the admission of non‐Christian clergy, particu‐
larly as it pertains to the stated mission of the seminary and the seminary’s own policy for admission to the D. Min program. The first Memorial from Second Presbytery was read and rec‐
ommendations three and four of the Moderator’s Committee Re‐
port were read. A motion carried that the Moderator’s Committee Report be postponed until such time as printed copies of the Memorials are in the hands of the delegates. The Moderator opened the floor for nominations for the office of Moderator of the General Synod 2011. Robert Patrick nominated Andrew K. Putnam. James A. Hunt seconded the nomination. John R. de Witt nominated Jeffery J. Kingswood. Paul G. Pat‐
rick read a seconding speech on behalf of R. J. Gore. A motion carried to close the nominations. A motion carried that the process for nominations for Moderator of the General Synod of the ARP Church be referred to the Executive Board of Synod for their considera‐
tion and recommendations. The Report of the Moderatorʹs Committee on Memorials was reopened. Recommendations one, three and four of the Moderator’s Com‐
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Following announcements, General Synod recessed for the morning break. Gordon Query, Chair of the Erskine Board Presidential Search Committee, addressed the Synod and introduced to the Synod the President‐Elect for Erskine College and Seminary, Dr. David Norman. President‐Elect Norman spoke to the Synod regarding his aspirations for the college and seminary. A motion carried to print the com‐
ments of the President‐Elect in the Min‐
utes of Synod of 2010. Let me begin my saying what a great privilege it is to be invited to address you, the highest court of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. I have admired and greatly benefited from your work for many years. Thank you for what you have done, and what you continue to do. I should also draw to your attention to the fact that I am not yet the President of Erskine College and Seminary. As you know, Dr. Ruble has contributed many years of faithful service, and he continues in that service today. I am eager to take office, however, if for no other reason than so that I can begin making a few key mistakes that may get me off this pedestal I seem to have found myself placed upon. Out of respect for your important work, my comments today will be very brief, but Professor Ferguson has been kind enough to invite me to give a Thornwell lecture on my vision for Erskine at First Pres Columbia on July 4th. If you would like to hear more then, you are more than welcome to come. Thank you for calling me, through the Erskine Board, to be the fifteenth Presi‐
dent of Erskine College and Seminary. I believe that Erskine is one of the most important ministries of the ARP. Its long and rich history is a testimony to the wisdom of this body. As Erskine’s next president, I pledge to do every‐
thing within my power to be faithful to your excellent vision, as expressed in the 1977 Philosophy of Christian Higher Education and subsequent docu‐
ments produced by this body. I intend to implement your vision by focusing on three key principles. The first is academic integrity. By “academic integrity” I mean more than just honesty. I mean something like what was meant in the 1970’s by the phrase, “integration of faith and learning.” I think that that phrase has been somewhat over‐used in recent decades, so its meaning has been diluted. So I MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
now prefer the admittedly less eloquent phrase, “creative academic rigor in the context of trust and trustworthiness.” Our academic pursuit must be creative and free, but flowing organically from our strong commitment to the Truth, namely the Triune God of the Absolutely Authoritative Scriptures of the Old and New Testa‐
ments. The second is financial sustainability. Your Philosophy of Christian Higher Educa‐
tion clearly states that this body has the responsibility to provide for Erskine’s financial needs. I look forward to working with you to ensure that those needs are met in a way that is sustainable and not overly burdensome. The third principle is service to the poor. Jesus cared about the poor, and we are His followers — so do we. And what do the poor need more than the Gospel? And how can they hear without a preacher? At Erskine Seminary, we will train pastors who clearly and accurately exposit our sacred scriptures for those who do not have the financial or intellectual resources to do so as carefully on their own. But at Er‐
skine, we serve the poor in more ways than simply training pastors. At Erskine College, we ground undergraduates in the liberal arts tradition as it flows from authentic Christian faith. In doing so, we are training tomorrow’s cultural gate‐
keepers to fill the earth and subdue it with the love and the justice of the Father, building a society that does not look to short‐term profits or individual gain in ways that exploit the poor. Erskine graduates are trained to see and understand the big picture, so that they can honor God’s image bearers wherever they may be found. And so we will build His Kingdom until he comes. Many of you have told me that you are praying for me, and that you are praying for Erskine. Thank you. You know we need it. Erskine now faces some severe diffi‐
culties. While Erskine has a rich, 170‐year history, the Church and her ministries will never have true peace or true purity until her bridegroom returns. It is our lot, as the church militant, to do all that we can to labor faithfully toward His ends until He comes. I appreciate your prayers. But right now, it is more important that I pray for you. You are in the midst of some very serious work. I believe that decisions you make over the next few hours may literally make ... or break ... this powerful ministry that is Erskine. We have been given so many reasons for faith and so few excuses for doubt. Thank you for calling upon me to speak to you today. I will go now and pray for you. ‐‐Dr. David A. Norman 389
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The Report of the Board of Erskine College and Seminary was presented. REPORT OF ERSKINE COLLEGE Fathers and Brethren: The Board of Trustees is comprised of thirty members, twelve of whom are Associate Reformed Presbyterian ministers. One‐half of the members are required to be alumni or alumnae of the College and/or Seminary. Ex‐officio members include the President of the Erskine Alumni Association, Moderator of Synod, President of the ARP Women’s Ministries, and a representative designated by ARP Women’s Ministries. Advisory members are the institution’s President, all Vice‐Presidents, Treasurer, Deans, faculty delegates and student representatives, Chap‐
lain, President of the Parent Advisory Council, Chairman of the Board of Counselors, Director of Christian Education Ministries, President of the Flying Fleet Club, Moderator‐Elect of Synod, and Coordinator of the General Synod. Members at large serve for six years. Each class of Trus‐
tees includes two Associate Reformed Presbyterian ministers. The Board meets in October, February, and May. Officers of the Board for 2009‐2010 are Chairman Scott Mitchell, Vice‐
Chairman Joe Patrick, Secretary William L. Barron, and Treasurer Greg‐
ory W. Haselden. The Board has the following committees: Academic, Enrollment, Finance and Facilities, Development, Student Services and Athletic, Seminary, Trustees, Honorary Degrees and Executive. The Board of Trustees exercises direct control of the operations of Erskine College and Erskine Theological Seminary, establishes policies and educational programs, and manages all properties and funds. In the exercise of its authority, the Board complies with the Standards of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, and its policies and pro‐
grams are consistent with the purpose of the General Synod. Duties set forth in the Manual of Authorities and Duties are herewith reviewed: 1. To exercise general oversight of the total operation of Er‐
skine College and Erskine Theological Seminary. The mandate is fulfilled through the Board by reviewing at each meeting detailed reports from the President and the administrative staff. All reports are carefully discussed and examined by the appropriate Board committee, and recom‐
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2. 3. regular Board meetings, the President sends campus updates to the Board. The Board oversees the operations of the institution and makes decisions consistent with federal and state laws, ac‐
creditation standards, Erskine’s Charter and Bylaws, Mission Statements, and the Statement of Philosophy of Higher Christian Education. In keeping with its authority, the Board may chal‐
lenge and rescind or amend administrative actions. No such ac‐
tion has been taken during the past academic year. A revised Strategic Plan was presented to the Board and adopted. To establish admission and graduation requirements and to grant appropriate certification to all students for academic work satisfactorily completed. While the Board establishes policies dealing with admission and graduation requirements and the approval of diplomas for graduating seniors, the actual implementation of Board policies is carried out by the faculties. Both the College and Seminary have Admissions Committees made up of faculty and staff; and through faculty structures, all candidates for degrees are ap‐
proved by the College or Seminary faculty. The 2009 fall enroll‐
ment had 182 freshman students and 25 transfer students for a total of 207 new students. Altogether the college enrolled 581 students with entering SAT averages of 1091 points. The faculty approved during the 2010 spring semester proposals for articula‐
tion agreements with area technical colleges. The President has signed agreements with Piedmont Technical College in Green‐
wood and Tri‐County Technical College in Pendleton. An articu‐
lation agreement is currently being developed with Spartanburg Methodist College. To determine all financial charges made to students. Each year a budget is prepared by the administration, in consul‐
tation with faculty and staff, and submitted to the Finance and Facilities Committee of the Board for review and revision. Prior to Board consideration, the Chief Financial Officer reviews key metrics which characterize the budget and entertains questions from Board members. This detailed and thoughtful process al‐
lows the Board to set student charges in the context of the full budget. The budget for 2010‐2011 was approved at the February Board meeting. Once a budget is adopted, the President informs parents of the financial charges for the coming year. The budget will likely be revised as the year progresses based on final stu‐
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4. 5. dent enrollment, gift revenue, or other significant changes. Re‐
vised budgets are submitted to the Board through the Finance and Facilities Committee. That Committee may make any needed changes, and it then forwards them to the full Board for consideration. To establish curriculum. In institutions of higher learning, the curriculum is primarily shaped by the faculty and submitted to the Board for approval. At Erskine the Board approves all new academic programs and degrees. The College offers a liberal arts education and awards the A.B. and B.S. degrees. The Seminary awards the Master of Divinity, Master of Theological Studies, Master of Christian Education, Master of Arts in Counseling Ministry, Master of Church Music, Master of Arts in Practical Ministry, Master of Theology, and the Doctor of Ministry degrees. Several years ago the Board approved offering the Master of Divinity, the Master of Arts in Practical Ministry, and the Doctor of Ministry pro‐
grams in the Columbia location. Following an on‐site visit by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS), the Columbia site was approved for awarding the degree programs in Columbia. This means that students can complete degree requirements without attending classes in Due West. The Dean of the Colum‐
bia program is Dr. Mark Ross. In August the Seminary received a grant that enabled 20 mid‐career pastors to visit Israel. A College success program has been established to help stu‐
dents meet academic expectations. The College and Seminary will undergo reaccreditation visits in 2012. Intensive prepara‐
tion is underway. In May 2010 both ATS and the Southern Asso‐
ciation of Colleges and Schools (SACS) will send focused com‐
mittees to investigate the change in governance and to deter‐
mine whether some sanction needs to be imposed. To supervise and promote religious, athletic, and social pro‐
grams for the academic community. a. Religious programs The Board and administration continue to focus upon Erskine’s mission as a Christ‐centered institution. This is a major feature of the College and Seminary Mission Statements. To implement these Mission Statements, the administration has put in place and has continued a vari‐
ety of Christian programs: worship services, The Barn ministry under the Chaplain, Bible studies, retreats, re‐
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quired chapels, a Baccalaureate service, student or‐
ganizations such as the Fellowship of Christian Ath‐
letes, Christian counseling, the Gospel Choir, and a full‐time Chaplain and male and female Chaplain interns. A major campus organization is the Student Christian Association. Denominational groups meet‐
ing regularly include the Associate Reformed Pres‐
byterian group, Baptist Campus Ministries, and other denominational ministries. New measures have been established to continue to integrate faith and learning, including inviting major off‐campus speakers with a strong background in this process and having presentations at student and faculty and staff meetings. The Seminary brings to campus inter‐
esting and challenging speakers throughout the year, including denominational and agency leaders. One outstanding speaker this spring is Walter Kai‐
ser, formerly President of Gordon‐Conwell Semi‐
nary. The Baccalaureate speaker in May is the Rever‐
end John Dorr of Atlanta. Mission trips to Haiti and Mexico included Seminary faculty and students. Erskine students participated in a conference in Eth‐
ics and Moral Decision‐Making and in Senator Jim DeMint’s Student Leadership Forum on “Faith and Public Values.” b. Athletic programs Currently, Erskine has fourteen intercollegiate sports: men’s and women’s cross country, tennis, soccer, and basketball, in addition to baseball, soft‐
ball, golf, women’s lacrosse, and volleyball. Colle‐
giate competition is carried out in Conference Caro‐
linas, which includes institutions from North and South Carolina. During the past year women’s tennis finished in first place, and both softball and baseball ended the season ranked high in the conference. Several athletes won conference honors. It is note‐
worthy that thirty‐six percent of all Erskine student athletes had a 3.0 grade point average or higher. In addition to these official National Collegiate Athletic Association sports, Erskine provides opportunities for students to play intramural sports. Excellent athletic facilities are available. 393
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c. Social programs Many social programs for men and women are of‐
fered in the area, on and off campus. Concerts and recitals, plays, formal and informal dances, Home‐
coming and Christmas parades, and participation in social service projects, such as those with Habitat for Humanity, are just a few of those activities. Student organizations include the Student Government As‐
sociation, the Student Christian Association, the Judicial Council, and numerous others. Student pub‐
lications include The Arrow, The Review, The Mirror, and The Pilot. Choral groups such as the Gospel Choir, the Choraleers, and various ensembles pro‐
vide social interaction for many of the students at Erskine, during practice and performance and on tour. The Hanger in the basement of the Erskine Building is an informal place for students to gather and talk. d. In cooperation with the College physician, Student Services has put in place a part‐time counselor for students. Erskine was spared a flu epidemic. On two occasions, H1N1 shots were offered to Erskine fac‐
ulty, staff, and students by DHEC without charge. During the past year Erskine has revised the Em‐
ployee Resource Handbook, which incorporates new laws and regulations, and has adopted a Student Grievance Policy. A new Alumni Directory has been printed. 6. To determine the annual operational budget; to devise methods for increasing funds, resources and properties; and to care for, maintain, and secure the physical facili‐
ties. a. Annual operational budget See Section 3 for the budget process. Erskine has had a balanced budget for the third consecutive year without any negative notations from the auditors. A fourth consecutive year is anticipated. b. Increasing funds, resources, and properties A Development staff of eight in the College and two in the Seminary works in the area of Development MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
7. and Alumni Affairs, raises more than $2 million in the Annual Fund, and secures many other gifts through estate planning. The acquisition of the Due West Oil Mill and the former Robinson and McWhite houses has added to the campus more than seven acres and made available needed rental property for faculty and staff. Most of the Erskine campus has been relamped and new HVAC controls have been installed. Significant energy savings will result in considerable financial savings over the next few years. Erskine successfully completed the first Environmental Protection Agency peer audit in Oc‐
tober and was commended for its disposal of haz‐
ardous materials and waste. Mr. Greg Haselden and Mr. Randy Moore presented well‐received work‐
shops detailing Erskine’s green and sustainability initiatives at ATS, SACS, and NACUBO annual meetings. c. Maintain and secure physical facilities A staff of thirty workers maintains the physical fa‐
cilities and Erskine’s ninety‐six‐acre campus. Twenty
‐four hour security is maintained by two full‐time campus security officials as well as local law en‐
forcement officials. Erskine has been ranked among the safest campuses in South Carolina. Recently, $2.1 million was devoted to deferred maintenance pro‐
jects in Belk Hall, the Erskine Building, and Watkins Student Center. Physical improvements have been made to Bowie Arts Center as well as the Art De‐
partment building. To hold in trust all endowments and titles to properties and to execute them in accordance with the stipulated purposes for which they were given, conveyed, or be‐
queathed. The Investment Committee of the Board oversees the en‐
dowment and makes decisions about how funds are in‐
vested. Smith Barney serves as investment consultant and assists the Investment Committee with its oversight and monitoring of the investment managers implementing the approved Investment Policy Statement. The Board Invest‐
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ment Committee meets monthly with representatives from Smith Barney to review the market and our investments. To guarantee that funds are used for the purposes for which they were given, Erskine creates agreements with the do‐
nor, signed by the donor and the President. These agree‐
ments control the use of funds restricted for designated purposes, such as scholarships and professorships. Erskine has converted its $11.5 million principal amount of Educa‐
tion Facilities Revenue bonds to a bank qualified loan with the National Bank of South Carolina. The administration has retained the services of Communication Mark, a grant and foundation research firm in Arden, North Carolina. 8. To appoint such officers, administrators, and faculty members as may be necessary for the operation of the College and Seminary, and to set salaries of the adminis‐
trative officers of the College and Seminary. The Board oversees the overall character and size of the faculty and staff, appoints executive‐level administrative officers, and approves all faculty appointments in the Semi‐
nary. The Board selects the President, the Executive Vice‐
President and Dean of the College, the Executive Vice‐
President of the Seminary, and the Treasurer. College fac‐
ulty are chosen through a search process culminating in the approval of the Executive Vice‐President and Dean and the President. The size of the administration and faculty is con‐
trolled by the approved Board budget. The Executive Com‐
mittee establishes the salary of the President, who in turn sets the salaries of all administrative staff and faculty of the College and Seminary. Faculty and staff salaries were fro‐
zen during the past year and senior administrators took a cut of three percent. Unnecessary travel and expenses were curtailed. Erskine’s President, Dr. Randall T. Ruble, will retire on June 30, 2010, and a Search Committee under the leadership of Trustee Gordon Query is at work to secure a replacement. Appointments for a new Executive Vice‐President and Dean of the College and a Vice‐President for Advancement have been postponed until a new President is in place. New Faculty for 2010‐2011. The only new College faculty member for the 2010‐11 aca‐
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lish. He replaces Dr. Wilbur Reames, who has retired. A search is underway for a new Professor of Business to re‐
place Dr. Charles Emery, who is retiring. The Seminary has no new professors for the next academic year. 9. To submit nominations to Synod’s Committee on Nomi‐
nations. A Trustee Committee of the Board receives suggestions for Board service from Board members and other Erskine con‐
stituencies and then compiles a list of persons meeting the qualifications set forth in the Manual of Authorities and Du‐
ties. The Trustee Committee considers the particular skills or needs for the Board and determines the nominees best suited to fill these positions. This process is performed an‐
nually in the fall of the year before Synod’s Committee on Nominations meets. Consent is secured from each person nominated. 10. To make an annual report to the General Synod, to in‐
clude a special section relating to the implementation of the Statement of Philosophy of Christian Higher Educa‐
tion. Reports are made each year and have been submitted to the General Synod annually. The College and Seminary have recently revised their Mission Statements, and a deliberate effort was made to shape those statements in view of the Statement of Philosophy of Christian Higher Education. In the College Mission Statement some of the language was borrowed directly from the Statement of Philosophy of Christian Higher Education document. One of the require‐
ments in the Statement of Philosophy of Christian Higher Education is that faculty and administrators affirm that they are evangelical Christians according to the definition set forth in that document. A written affirmation is re‐
quired of all new College and Seminary faculty and of all administrators at the Director level and above as part of the application process. This affirmation includes the state‐
ment on Holy Scripture adopted by the 2008 General Synod. Each new Board member goes through an orienta‐
tion process and receives a copy of the Statement of Phi‐
losophy of Christian Higher Education along with the re‐
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Erskine College Mission Statement The mission of Erskine College is to equip students to flourish by providing an excellent liberal arts education in a Christ‐centered envi‐
ronment where learning and biblical truth are integrated to develop the whole person. Historical Perspective In 1839, by the providence of God, the Associate Reformed Presby‐
terian Church established Erskine College. Many American colleges had abandoned their commitment to the historic Christian faith; how‐
ever, from its inception, Erskine College has been committed to the principle that facts and values, learning and faith are inseparable. This commitment is enshrined in the Erskine motto of scientia cum moribus conjuncta (knowledge joined with morals). As the arm of the Church for Christian higher education, Erskine strives to carry out the Biblical mandate to redeem all of life, especially moral and intellectual life, under the authority and Lordship of Jesus Christ. Our Commitments Erskine College is committed to an excellent liberal arts education. At Erskine an excellent liberal arts education means that all students pursue a broad‐based course of study including requirements in language and literature, visual and perform‐
ing arts, natural and social sciences, Bible and world history, mathematics and technology. Students are encouraged to think critically, so that minds and hearts may be opened to truth. With this foundation, Erskine is committed to develop‐
ing the whole person and to preparing students for life‐long learning. Erskine is recognized nationally for excellence in these pursuits. Erskine College is committed to a Christ‐centered environment. At Erskine, a Christ‐centered environment is one that sup‐
ports conformity to the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Rooted in the Reformed tradition, Erskine provides for a ho‐
listic and transformational education that takes into account the intellectual and spiritual formation of students. This envi‐
ronment fosters an educational ethos whose personnel, poli‐
cies, and teaching are informed and animated by the sover‐
eignty of God over all of the created order. Erskine encour‐
ages wholesome living and calls the entire community to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. Erskine College is committed to the integration of learning and Biblical truth. At Erskine the integration of learning and Bib‐
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lical truth is an ongoing process of seeking to discern and develop the integral relationships between reason and revelation. In this process human learning informs the development of a Christian worldview, and Biblical revelation informs the content and prac‐
tice of human learning. Within this framework, faculty and stu‐
dents are free to engage in a genuine pursuit of truth and under‐
standing and to strive to develop the highest and best use of their abilities. With an Erskine education, graduates are equipped to flourish in all of life. Miscellaneous Items A supplemental report is provided by the Executive Vice President of Erskine Theological Seminary. Recommendations: Grateful to God and the General Synod for its faithful support, the Board offers the following recommendations: 1. That its budget request presented through the Board of Stewardship be approved as follows: · $575,000 operating funds · $500 ARP Student Union 2. That special days be designated when the work of Erskine College and Seminary can be presented to the congregations of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church and when special offerings to support the ministries of this institution can be received. 3. That the educational opportunities at Erskine College and Erskine Seminary be promoted in local churches, Presbyter‐
ies, denominational events such as conferences and retreats, and on other occasions. Respectfully submitted, D. Scott Mitchell Randall T. Ruble Chairman, Board of Trustees President REPORT OF ERSKINE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Fathers and Brethren: Our May 2010 commencement promoted 74 graduates. The breakdown by degree was as follows: 1 Certificate in Practical Ministry, 1 Diploma of Theology, 23 Master of Divinity, 5 Master of Arts in Counseling 399
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Ministry, 4 Master of Arts in Educational Ministry, 4 Master of Church Music, 5 Master of Arts in Practical Ministry, 4 Master of Arts in Theological Studies, 8 Master of Theology, and 19 Doctor of Ministry. The commencement speaker was The Rev. Douglas W. Petersen. Permanent teaching faculty members for the year included Bible pro‐
fessors Terry Eves, James Hering, Loyd Melton, Max Rogland, and George Schwab; Theology and Church History professors Richard Burnett, Don Fairbairn, R. J. Gore, Dale Johnson, and Mark Ross; and Ministry professors Robby Bell, Jerdone Davis, Robert Glick, Steve Lowe, “Scoti” Old, Toney Parks, Gareth Scott, and Doug White. Part‐time faculty members included Alan Avera, John Blumenstein, Stephen Clyborne, Joyce Cog‐
gins, Jennifer Fairbairn, Leslie Holmes, Steve Hope, Eddie Soto, Bob Vasholz, Chris Wisdom, Michael Wolfe, and Susan Wyatt. The Seminary gives thanks to God for the strong financial support received from the church, friends, and alumni. In appreciation of the support our churches have given us, we are offering one free audit course per semester for teaching and ruling elders and deacons for up to four people per church, pending available classroom space. Please contact the Admissions Office (800‐770‐
6936) for more information. Erskine Seminary received approval for degree‐granting status at the Columbia Campus for the MDiv, MAPM, and DMin programs. Erskine Seminary continues to teach D.Min. classes at the U.S. Army Chaplain Center and School at Ft. Jackson in South Carolina. We continue to operate extension sites in Augusta, Georgia and in Charleston, South Carolina. The Erskine Distance Education Network (EDEN) and Dr. Steve Lowe, Associate Dean of Christian Education, reported that Erskine Distance Education Network (EDEN) enrollments for fall semes‐
ter 2009 surpassed our record enrollment of fall 2008 when the gasoline crisis was in full swing. EDEN, for the first time in its ten‐year history, has topped 100 students enrolled in distance education courses. The Seminary’s tracking of student progress indicates that once students start taking EDEN courses they con‐
tinue to take them in record numbers. This is a testament to our EDEN staff and Seminary faculty who work hard at making these courses challenging, practical, and learner‐friendly. In addition to the record enrollment in our traditional distance education courses, we have also seen a surge in the number of MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
faculty who use hybrid courses with a record number of 17 such courses available for fall 2009. A hybrid course is an on‐campus course with an online classroom where a professor can house course materials that students can access 24/7.Go online at www.eden.erskine.edu for more information. Erskine Seminary continues to offer the M.Div. degree in a modular schedule in addition to our current offerings of the degree on campus and at the extension centers. The modular schedule con‐
sists of six periods for intensive seminars (two weeks in January and two weeks in June over a three‐year period). This plan offers 12 core courses (36 hours) in intensive seminar form on campus during that period. The 2009‐10 Erskine Lecture Series sponsored History of the Chris‐
tian Protestant Church in Brazil and Latin America with Dr. Eber Lima, Professor of History at Universidade Nove de Julho in Sao Paulo, Brazil; Fall Missions Emphasis Week with Dr. Alan Avera, Executive Director of Outreach North America; Celebrating Refor‐
mation Day with Martin and Katharina Luther with Charlie and Ruth Jones of Peculiar People; Spring Missions Emphasis Week with Frank Van Dalen, Executive Director of World Witness; How Christians Gain a Hearing in a Hollywood Culture with Dr. Phil and Kathleen Cooke of Cooke Pictures in Burbank, California; and the Annual Spring Conference with Dr. Esther L. Meek, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Penn‐
sylvania and Dr. Walter C. Kaiser, Jr., President Emeritus at Gordon‐Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Mas‐
sachusetts. The Master of Arts in Practical Ministry Program has expanded its concentration options to include three new areas of study: Church Planting, Church Administration, and Outdoor Leader‐
ship (for recreation directors). The Master of Arts in Educational Ministries Program currently has 20 students working at various levels. The Th.M. Program currently has 22 students in its fourth year of operation. Three students have graduated from the Program, while three others have completed virtually all requirements and will graduate in January 2010. The current students’ concentra‐
tion breakdown is: eleven in historical theology, three in system‐
atic theology, four in New Testament, two in Old Testament, and two (new students) undecided. These figures show clearly that we are doing well at attracting historical theology students, but 401
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are not yet attracting enough students in the other majors. Two recent changes (the addition of a non‐thesis track and allowing students to count fourth‐semester language courses for Th.M. credit) should help us attract more pastors to the program. Dr. Terry Eves, Professor of Old Testament, was named a faculty liaison to the PCA and ARP Presbyteries, with the expectation that his work will attract more students to this and other pro‐
grams. Th.M. is very labor‐intensive for faculty and should never be one of the Seminary’s largest programs. A sustained enrollment of around 30 students should be a long‐term goal, provided that these students are adequately distributed between Bible and theology concentrators. A new class of MEDCOM chaplains arrived on campus in January and returned in May 2010. The Columbia library staff continues to build the book collection in Columbia. Hours of operation were increased to thirteen hours per week (up from eleven). 2008‐09 McCain Library Usage Statistics: Circulation transactions (items checked out from our collec‐
tions): 11,005 Items borrowed from other libraries (for our patrons): 1,238 Items lent to other libraries (for their patrons): 440 Reference questions answered: 1,199 Searches in the library’s electronic databases: 38,185 McCain Library provides Erskine Seminary Alumni with contin‐
ued access to two databases in religious and theological studies that are used heavily by students: ATLA Religion Database and ATLA Serials (online theological journals). This program, begun in March 2009, has been a great success with Seminary graduates. Approximately 120 alumni have registered for access to the data‐
bases. A total of 668 searches were performed from March to Au‐
gust 2009. (That’s an average of 111 searches per month, or twenty‐seven searches per week.) Additionally, students viewed 280 online articles from theological journals. In January 2010, Drs. Steve and Mary Lowe led a short‐term mis‐
sion trip to Haiti through the combined resources of Main Street United Methodist Church and Erskine Wellness. The primary purpose of the trip was to continue developing the sister church relationship with Port Salut Baptist Church through Reciprocal Ministries International by providing medical and dental clinics, by holding a teacher seminar, by supporting the Hope for Kidz MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
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program, and by constructing a self‐sustaining water purification unit as coordinated by SIFE of Erskine College. Another objective was to continue defining the sister seminary relationship between Erskine Theological Seminary and the Bible Institute of Light in Les Cayes, Haiti. John Paul Marr, the Seminary’s student repre‐
sentative, suggested that the student bodies of the two institutions should also have a reciprocal relationship through connectional/
missional prayer, through mentoring/tutoring partnerships (in Haiti and in the USA), and by promoting student scholarships. He also acknowledged that the spiritual and academic prepara‐
tion in accordance with the mission statement of the Seminary enabled him to participate in the diverse ministry opportunities in Haiti before, during, and after the earthquake. He describes the Haitian experience as a simple story: We came to Haiti to serve, we remained in Haiti to serve, and upon our return to the USA we hope to continue serving the church of Christ to the glory of God. The EDEN program gained national attention this spring when Christianity Today published an article jointly authored by Dr. Steve Lowe and Dr. Mary Lowe, Director of Online Instruction. The article addressed the issues of facilitating student spiritual formation in online courses and reported on the results of the re‐
cently completed three year Erskine Seminary National Consulta‐
tion on Spiritual Formation in Theological Distance Education funded by a grant from The Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion. In addition, Dr. Mary Lowe shared the results of her dissertation (Ed.D. Nova Southeastern University) research involving Erskine Seminary students en‐
rolled in EDEN courses and the impact of those courses on stu‐
dent spiritual formation. The Institute for Reformed Worship provides courses in the Er‐
skine Doctor of Ministry program, along with conferences, work‐
shops, and other resources for the study and practice of Christian worship. The Institute hosted the Preach the Word Conference in Columbia in September 2009 (and another Preach the Word Confer‐
ence in January 2010 with Dr. R. Kent Hughes as guest speaker). The Lord’s Supper in Reformed Faith and Worship Conference was held at Independent Presbyterian Church in Savannah in Febru‐
ary 2010. The Institute looks forward to the Reformation Worship Conference to be held in Atlanta this fall, October 21‐24. Erskine’s own Dr. Hughes Oliphant Old and Dr. Mark Ross have been asked to serve on the steering committee and as presenters. 403
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Dr. Don Fairbairn, Associate Dean of Theology and Professor of Historical Theology, ·
Published Life in the Trinity: An Introduction to The‐
ology with the Help of the Church Fathers (IVP Aca‐
demic) in fall 2009. ·
Received a contract to publish Fulgentius of Ruspe and the Scythian Monks: Correspondence on Christol‐
ogy and Grace (Fathers of the Church Series, CUA Press), a book of translations from Latin to English that he is currently working on with Rob Roy McGregor. Dr. R. J. Gore, Associate Dean of Ministry and Professor of Sys‐
tematic Theology, published the following: ·
An article, “Preaching on Special Occasions,” along with a sample sermon for inclusion in the Journal of Modern Ministry. ·
An essay, “Biblical Worship in an Image‐Based Culture,” for inclusion in The Case for Covenant Renewal Worship, edited by Gregg Strawbridge. ·
“Luke 18:1‐8 ‘Pray and Don’t Give Up.’” The Jour‐
nal of Modern Ministry 6:3 (Fall 2009): 197‐204. ·
“Preaching on Special Occasions.” The Journal of Modern Ministry 6:3 (Fall 2009): 185‐196. ·
“Personal Word” in Speaking The Truth in Love: The Theology of John Frame, ed. John J. Hughes (Phillipsburg: Presbyterian and Reformed, 2009), xvii‐xviii. ·
“Your Word is True,” in the March issue of ARP Magazine. ·
“Adiaphora in Worship,” for inclusion in the July issue of Ligonier Ministries’ Table Talk. Mr. Fred Guyette, Reference Librarian and Assistant Professor, ·
Published an article in the peer‐reviewed online journal, Common Ground (Fall 2009, vol. 7, no. 1). The focus of this issue is Christian Spiritual For‐
mation. The article is titled “Spiritual Formation: Movements to New Life in the Gospels.” ·
Published an article, ʺAmbrose on Scripture and Ethics,ʺ in the peer‐reviewed journal, Downside Review (2009). MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
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Reviewed the book, by R.Ward Holder, Crisis and Renewal: The Era of The Reformation, Louisville: Westminster/John Knox Press, 2009 for the Sixteenth Century Journal. The review appeared in the winter 2010 issue. ·
Is reviewing the book edited by Crawford Gribben, Literature and the Scottish Reformation, Burlington, VT: Ashgate Publishing Co., 2009, for the journal, Church History. The review will appear in the fall 2010 issue. Dr. Stephen D. Lowe, Associate Dean of Distributed Education and Professor of Christian Education, co‐authored with wife, Dr. Mary Lowe, ·
a peer reviewed article in Christian Education Jour‐
nal entitled “Spiritual Formation in Theological Distance Education: An Ecosystems Model,” for the spring 2010 issue. Dr. Mary Lowe also serves as the Executive Director of ACCESS, a Christian distance education association representing a variety of evangelical Bible colleges, Christian colleges and universities, and theological schools. Dr. Hughes Oliphant Old, John H. Leith Professor of Reformed Theology and Worship and Dean of the Institute for Reformed Worship, ·
Received the Lifetime Achievement Award in Litur‐
gics at Calvin500 in Geneva, Switzerland in July 2009. ·
Had a paper read by Terry Johnson, one of his stu‐
dents, at Calvin500 entitled ʺPreaching as Worship in the Pulpit of John Calvin.ʺ This paper is to be included in volume 7 of a series of volumes com‐
memorating Calvin500 to be published by Presby‐
terian and Reformed Publishing House in 2010. ·
Completed the seventh volume of his complete history of preaching, The Reading and Preaching of the Scriptures in the Worship of the Christian Church, in March 2010. To celebrate his lifetime achieve‐
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will be held in his honor on Friday, August 27, in Columbia. Dr. Max Rogland, Assistant Professor of Old Testament (Columbia Campus) published the following: ·
Article, “makrothymein in Ben Sira 35:19 and Luke 18:7: A Lexicographical Note”, Novum Testamen‐
tum 51.3 (2009) 296‐301. ·
Article “The Covenant in the Book of Job” for the fall 2009 issue of Criswell Theological Review. ·
Review of A. Berlejung and P. Van Hecke (eds.), The Language of Qohelet in Its Context: Essays in Honour of Prof. A. Schoors on the Occasion of his Sev‐
entieth Birthday (Leuven, 2007) in Review of Biblical Literature 6/2009 [www.bookreviews.org]. ·
Article “Interpreting ‘ed in Genesis 2:5‐6: Ne‐
glected Rabbinic and Intertextual Evidence” in Journal for the Study of the Old Testament. ·
Article “The Covenant in the Book of Job”, Criswell Theological Review 7.1 (2009) 49‐62. ·
Review of R. Blake, Brave New Digital Classroom. Technology and Foreign Language Learning (Washington D.C., 2008), Teaching Theology and Religion 13.1 (2010) 78‐79. ·
Review of J. DeRouchie, A Call to Covenant Love. Text Grammar and Literary Structure in Deuteronomy 5‐11 (Piscataway, 2007), Review of Biblical Literature 10/2009 [www.bookreviews.org]. ·
Review of M. Barker, Temple Themes in Christian Worship (London, 2007), Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 52.3 (2009) 583‐85. ·
Presented “The Shema and the Commandment: An Integrated Reading of Deuteronomy 6”, Evangeli‐
cal Theological Society Annual Meeting, Penta‐
teuch unit, November 17‐20, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. ·
Presented“Did Moses Take a Tent? Re‐reading the Verb Forms in Exodus 33.7‐11 and Their Signifi‐
cance for the Golden Calf Pericope”, Society of Biblical Literature National Meeting, Pentateuch unit, November 21‐24, 2009 in New Orleans, Lou‐
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sociate Professor of Systematic published the following: ·
An article in the September 2009 Tabletalk maga‐
zine for Ligonier Ministries, “In Essential Things, Unity; In Non‐Essentials, Liberty; In All Things, Charity.” ·
A chapter to Volume III of The Westminster Confes‐
sion into the 21st Century, Ligon Duncan, ed. (Christian Focus Publications), “Improving the Means of Grace: The Larger Catechism on Spiri‐
tual Growth.” The publication was released in September. Dr. George Schwab, Professor of Old Testament, contributed the following literary works: ·
Commentary on Proverbs in the Cornerstone Bib‐
lical Commentary Series. ·
Manuscript for his upcoming commentary on the book of Ruth in Zondervan’s new Expositor series. ·
Approximately 25,000 words on two dozen essays for Baker Books’ upcoming Bible Dictionary. ·
“God as Healer: A Closer Look at Biblical Images of Healing with Guiding Questions for Counsel‐
ors.” Journal of Psychology and Christianity. Co‐
authored with Phil Monroe, Psy.D. ·
Manuscript for a chapter of an upcoming book exploring John Calvin’s exegesis of the prophetical books of the Bible. ·
Received a contract from Presbyterian and Re‐
formed Publishing to write a stand‐alone book on the Book of Judges.
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BOARD
BOARD
BOARD
APPROVED
APPROVED
APPROVED
2008‐2009
2009‐2010
2010‐2011
BUDGET
BUDGET
BUDGET
21,997,125
REVENUES AND OTHER ADDITIONS
Tuition, fees, room, and board
19,037,695
20,534,095
Less: Scholarships and Financial Aid
7,297,500
8,590,653
9,124,454
Net Tuition, fees, room, and board
11,740,195
11,943,442
12,872,671
Endowment income
3,332,139
3,127,067
3,052,067
Annual Fund
885,812
943,625
943,625
General Synod
614,188
556,375
556,375
Sales‐Bookstore
430,000
430,000
460,000
Other income
584,316
945,868
367,000
17,586,650
17,946,377
18,251,738
EXPENSES AND OTHER DEDUCTIONS
Salaries and benefits
10,188,040
10,387,161
10,203,396
Operating expenses ‐ (instructional & institutional)
6,954,718
7,259,216
7,588,342
Bookstore
300,000
300,000
310,000
Contingency
100,000
‐
150,000
17,542,758
17,946,377
18,251,738
43,892
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CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
The Moderator’s Committee on Erskine recommended: 1. That recommendation Number 1 be adopted. 2. That recommendation Number 2 be adopted. 3. That recommendation Number 3 be adopted. In addition, the Moderator’s Committee on Erskine recom‐
mends: 4. That a season of prayer and fasting for Erskine Col‐
lege and Seminary be held in the churches of the pres‐
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An amendment to the amendment was proposed. The amendment to the amendment was adopted that any funds which arrive at Erskine designated for legal defense not be forwarded to any other entity but be returned to the sender. The order of the day for lunch was called. The morning session closed with prayer and the blessing by Mark J. Miller Thursday, June 10, 2:00 p.m. Patrick D. Malphrus led the afternoon worship service. The Chairman of the Nominations Committee, G. J. Gerard presented the Report of the Committee on Nominations. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS The Committee on Nominations met on Monday, February 8, 2010, at 9:30 am EST at the ARP Center, Greenville, SC. Present were: ·
Rev. G. J. Gerard, Northeast Presbytery ·
Rev. Henry Bartsch, Canadian Presbytery ·
Dr. Bob Cara, First Presbytery ·
Rev. Tom Shoger, Second Presbytery ·
Rev. Jack Coad, Florida Presbytery ·
Rev. Kyle Sims, Catawba ·
Mr. Fred Hartin, Tennessee‐Alabama ·
Rev. Howard Wheeler, Mississippi Valley ·
Ms. Nancy Corbitt, WM Rep., attending for Lee Campbell. Absent: ·
Bill Harris, VA Presbytery ·
Moderator, Dr. J. R. DeWitt ·
Vice Moderator & Moderator Elect, Stephen Maye Also Attending: ·
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Following introductions, Rev. Jack Coad gave a devotional message from Romans 8:35‐39 and Ephesians 1:4‐5 and led in prayer. Rev. Gerard determined that a quorum was present. After procedural com‐
ments from Rev. Gerard, the nominations process began, working on a consensus basis. The Committee recessed at noon for lunch, with Howard Wheeler asking the Lord’s blessing of the meal. The meeting resumed following lunch with prayer offered by Bob Cara. The following officers were elected for 2011: ·
G. J. Gerard, Chairman, ·
Henry Bartsch, Vice Chairman, ·
Howard Wheeler, Secretary Next stated meeting of the Nominations Committee will be Tuesday, February 8, 2011, at the ARP Center, Greenville, SC. The deadline for submission of nominations for 2011 will be January 9, 2011. The Committee agreed to meet by teleconference call to complete its work to secure nominees for all vacancies, and set a tentative date of Monday, May 10, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. EDT for this meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 2:00 p.m. with prayer offered by Henry Bartsch. Additional meetings were held by teleconference on May 3, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. EDT and again on June 1, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. EDT to complete the work of the committee. The nomination process proceeded, working on a consensus basis. At the conclusion, a motion to approve the slate of nominees passed. The Committee presents the following nominees for service on Boards, Committees, the Ecclesiastical Commission on Judiciary Affairs, and as officers or representatives of the General Synod. The terms of service will begin July 1, 2010, and will expire June 30 of the year indicated. All nominees have indicated a willingness to serve if elected. The Nominations Committee expresses its appreciation to all those who were recommended to us and expressed a willingness to serve. Benefits 2013 ‐ Earl Linderman 2016 – Lissa Shine, Helen Fields (WM) Bonclarken 2016 – Marshall W. Welch, Ernie Cooper, William B. Patrick, Jr. Christian Education Ministries 2011 – Carole Ellis MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
2014(*) ‐ Amanda Ghent, Ike Hughes 2016 ‐ Bill Warner * Pending Synod 2010 approval of CEM recommendation for board expansion. Presbytery appointees/representatives reported as information: 2011 – Charles F. Edgar (TA), _______________(S) 2012 ‐ David Vance (V) Unknown: (P), _________________(A), Kim Payne (FL) 2013 ‐ Clint Davis (C) 2014 ‐ ___________(F), ____________(MV), Robert Whittet (NE) Erskine 2011‐ Ann Marie Tribble 2016 — Andrew Putnam, Bobby McDonald, David Conner, Tim Watson, Dixon Cunningham, Outreach North America 2016 — John Kim Presbytery appointees/representatives reported as information: 2011 —Brian Murray (A), Rick Lewis (F) 2012— David Wharf (V) 2013 ‐‐ Martin Taylor (C) 2016 – Mike Jones (FL), TJ Gentry (MV), Charles Roberts/David Johns‐
ton (NE), Mark Wright (S), Steve Weber (TA), ________________(P) Stewardship Presbytery appointees/representatives reported as information: 2011 — H. Paul Matthews (NE) 2012— John Shearouse (A), J. Barry Dagenhart (C) 2013— Don Hampton (V) ______________ (P), _______________(A) Kerry Ptacek (TA) 2016 ‐ _________________(F), ______________(MV), Michael Horne (S) The Associate Reformed Presbyterian 2013 – Charles Walden 2016 – Joel Reed William H. Dunlap Orphanage, Inc. Presbytery appointees/representatives reported as information: 2016 – _________________(P) World Witness 2016 ‐ Jack Grier, Jennie Costner Ecclesiastical Commission On Judiciary Affairs 2014 ‐ Doug Jones, Peter Tae Mun Lee 411
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Inter‐Church Relations 2016 ‐ Robert E. Patrick, III Investment Committee 2013 – Matt Wylie 2015 – Mike Cruce Lay Ministry 2011 ‐ _________________ 2012 – Patsy Ratchford 2013 – Andy Scott, Carlene Shafer, Randy Foster, Charles Paxton Theological and Social Concerns 2014 – William VanDoodewaard, Bill Stanley Worship 2011 ‐ _________________ 2014 – Jane Shelton Dale, Joyce Edgar, Rob Roy McGregor, III Committee on Minister and His Work (Includes Chairmen of Candi‐
dates/Students if duties are divided) Presbytery appointees/representatives reported as information: 2011 ‐ Charles Todd (M) 2012 ‐ David Blugerman (V), John Cook (S), Charles F. Edgar (T), _____________(P), David Rockness (FL) William Sutherland and Fred S. Carr (NE) 2013 ‐ ___________________(F), _______________(A) David Lauten (C) Committee on Nominations Presbytery appointees/representatives reported as information: 2011— Bill Harris (V), Henry Bartsch (A) ________________ (P) Tom Shoger (S) 2013 – Kyle E. Sims (C), Lee Campbell (WM), John “Jac” Coad 2014 – Fred Hartin (TA), Howard Wheeler (M), G.J. Gerard (NE) Officers for July 1, 2010 ‐ June 30, 2011: G.J. Gerard, Chairman; Henry Bartsch, Vice‐Chairman; Howard Wheeler, Secretary Executive Board Presbytery appointees/representatives reported as information: 2011 — H. Max Bolin (V), Peter Waid (S), Drew Severance (F) 2012 — James S. Kidd (T) ___________________(P) 2013 — Gary Clowers (M), R. Anderson (NE) 2014 – Robert Alexander (C), Drew Severance (FL), Jeff Kingswood (A) MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
Officers of Synod: 2012 — Principal Clerk: Ron Beard 2014 — Reading Clerk: Charles Edgar Bill Clerk: Leland Beaudrot Treasurer: Guy H. Smith, III Historian: Bryan McKown The Nominations packets for 2011 will be mailed in September 2010. Next stated meeting of the Nominations Committee will be Tuesday, February 8, 2011, at the ARP Center, Greenville, SC. The deadline for submission of nominations for 2011 will be January 9, 2011. Recommendations: 1. That those persons listed in this report be approved for service in the positions indicated. 2. That each prospective Erskine Board nominee be furnished with a copy of the 1977 Report of the Special Committee on Christian Higher Education, the Statement of the Philosophy of Christian Higher Education, and the Statement of Evangelical Christianity, as each is found in the Manual of Authorities and Duties; that each pro‐
spective nominee sign and return to the Committee on Nomina‐
tions a Form of Affirmation, which states “I have read, understand, and am in agreement with the Report of the Special Committee on Christian Higher Education, the Statement of Philosophy on Chris‐
tian Higher Education, and the Statement of Evangelical Christian
ity;” and that the mailing of the three documents and the affirma‐
tion form be done by the ARP Center upon receipt of the Recom‐
mendation for Service Form for each prospective Erskine Board member. 3. That each presbytery be reminded to consider appointing an alter
nate representative to Synod’s Committee on Nominations in the event that the chairman of a presbytery Committee on Nomina‐
tions is not able to attend Synod’s Committee meeting. 4. That each presbytery consider making Recommendations for Ser‐
vice during their Fall meetings. 5. That Sessions consider making Recommendations for Service dur‐
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6. That those making Recommendations for Service to the Committee (by mail or on‐line) remember the need to use the proper form, and to provide helpful information concerning the qualifications for each person recommended. 7. That the General Synod authorize $6,000 for Committee expenses in 2011. Respectfully submitted, G. J. Gerard, Chairman Recommendations were taken one at the time. Recommendation one was presented, debated and adopted. Recommendation two was presented, debated and adopted. Recommendations three through seven were adopted. A motion carried that in the fu‐
ture the Committee on Nomina‐
tions be required to provide the court with an answer from Er‐
skine nominees on the question “What do you understand to be the role of a trustee of Erskine College and Seminary?” Synod voted by secret ballot for the election of Moderator. Andrew K. Putnam was elected to the office of Moderator of General Synod 2011. Vice Moderator Patrick escorted the Mod‐
erator‐Elect to the podium. Moderator‐Elect Putnam addressed the Synod: Mr. Moderator, fathers and brethren. I want to thank those who nominated me for the kind words. Early today I sat in the back listening to all the things that were said. I felt like I was at my own funeral..... and now (that I’m elected)... I want to begin by reading from scripture. As we know this to be Godʹs Word, we must demonstrate this knowledge by what we say and do. MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
Ephesians 4:14‐16 14 that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, 15 but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head‐‐Christ‐‐ 16 from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effec‐
tive working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love. I serve as the Senior Pastor at Tirzah ARP church. Itʹs an interesting con‐
gregation. It was established in 1803, making it the same age as the denomi‐
nation. It has seen its share of good times and bad, ups and downs (and left and rights). The past few years have been exciting. A few weeks back I had a senior lady in the church come up to me after the service. It had been a busy day at Tirzah, we had just had our 12th baptism of this year‐ and the dear widow looked around and said to me “I GUESS THE OLD GIRL CAN STILL DANCE....” (Admittedly, it was a bit awkward, since I thought she was talking about herself.) But she was talking about the church… It still had a future, its best days may still be ahead of her.... Ten years from now will be 2020 (Iʹm sure others will use this theme). Since we are at Bonclarken, it’s a great place to get a “good clear vision,” a 2020 vision. IN 10 YEARS, what will the ARP denomination look like? Will it be a fractured group of congregations, fighting to survive while fighting each other? Will it even exist? (Instead of having merged or dissolved into other, younger denominations) Ten years from now will be 2020. For a moment, imagine a different op‐
tion‐ a better way.... In the year 2020, Erskine college is dedicating its newest dormitory. Itʹs not replacing an old building, but needs the space for more students. She has become the college that everyone dreamed she could; a place where there is a FUSION of the Christian faith, a liberal arts education, of community, love and respect. A place where students are challenged, yet also built up and equipped for their respective callings, families, and futures. An institution that is not LIKE some other school, but instead is the one that EVERYONE ELSE WANTS TO IMITATE. In 2020, Outreach North America has established its 20th new congrega‐
tion in 10 years. I’m not talking about small groups that are organized rather than shut down, but 20 congregations with over 100 active members each. 415
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Bringing the good news and our distinctive Reformed heritage into new cities for Christ.... In 2020, World Witness has established 20 new mission fields, in places where we have never been before. Our small country churches are leading the way: using the internet, they partner with the new works in amazing ways, going live to the mission field with 2‐way video and keeping both groups up‐
dated through email and social networks. They may not have new folks mov‐
ing into their area, so they have moved around the world. This is not science fiction; we’ve been doing it for years at Tirzah. Imagine the things GOD can do with the ARP. This is a new day, and He can do amazing things. What may seem impossible to us is simple and possi‐
ble to God. I know he can do amazing things! Now, we have to live this passage like never before. We have to RESPECT that God is working in different ways in our broth‐
ers & sisters (after all, we are each different parts of the body). The scripture teaches us that when we work together there is growth and edification. The key to this is (there is no easy way to say it) we have to GROW UP. We have to GROW UP and avoid the immature desire to be popular with the world, to try and act like everyone else, or to be carried to and fro with the latest FAD or theology. We have to GROW UP and put away our childish ways of fighting and fussing, of name calling and squabbling, of selfishly acting like if we donʹt get our way, weʹll take our ball and go home! Whether itʹs on Facebook, email, blogs, phones, texting or even “face to face” (people still talk that way).... We need to GROW UP and act like ELDERS of the CHURCH that GOD has entrusted us with! We need to model Christ to all we encounter, even each other. You see I believe that our best days can still be ahead of us. I believe “the old girl can still dance.” Thank you. ‐Andrew Putnam The Moderator opened the floor for nominations for the of‐
fice of Vice Moderator of the General Synod, 2011. Moderator‐Elect Putnam nominated Paul Patrick who was elected by acclamation. Two motions were made by Andrew Putnam and adopted: 1) That upon becoming Moderator‐
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as Parliamentarian, effective July 1, and that the Rev. Vaughn Hathaway be selected to fill the unexpired term (2013). 2) That I remain on the Committee to Revise The Form of Government, but that the Moderator select a new chairman. The Report of the Moderatorʹs Committee on Erskine Col‐
lege was reopened. The first amendment was reread and de‐
bated. The amendment was defeated. Recommendation One was adopted. Recommendation Two was adopted. Recommendation Three was adopted. Recommendation Four was adopted. A motion was made and adopted that the independent auditing firm of Elliott Davis & Company be tasked by the Board of Trustees of Erskine Col‐
lege with investigating the issue of money being sent to Erskine for “defense funds” and that the report to the board be made available to General Synod. The following motion was made and adopted: WHEREAS the Synod celebrates the election of Dr. David Norman to be the fifteenth president of Erskine College and Seminary, and that by the unanimous support of the Board; WHEREAS the election and unanimous support of Dr. Norman 417
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constituted a signal event in the midst of the recent controversies, AND WHEREAS Dr. Norman, who begins his tenure on July 1, 2010, should be afforded the oppor‐
tunity to become thoroughly famil‐
iar with the issues at hand and to work towards solutions that will strengthen the relationship between Erskine College and Seminary and the Associate Reformed Presbyte‐
rian Synod and united them in a common mission; THEREFORE, 1) for the sake of taking seriously Jesus’ command to “agree with your adversary quickly while you are on the way” (Matthew 5:25), 2) and for the sake of giving Dr. Norman the opportunity to influ‐
ence positively the relationship between the Board of Erskine Col‐
lege and Seminary and the Associ‐
ate Reformed Presbyterian Synod, The Synod asks the Board of Erskine College and Seminary to work with the new president to 1) develop specific plans for ad‐
dressing the issues raised by the Moderator’s Commis‐ sion (including financial intregity, conflicts of interest, integration of faith and learning, board training, and other issues raised by the Com‐
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the size of the Board; and 3) to bring these proposals before the Synod at the June 2011 meeting. A motion was made. An amendment was proposed. An amendment to the amendment was proposed. The order of the day was called, and the Moderator ex‐
pressed special thanks to Randy Ruble on behalf of the General Synod. The afternoon session closed with prayer and the blessing by Robert E. Patrick, III. Thursday, June 10, 7:00 p.m. Robert E. Patrick, III led the final opening worship service. The motion on the floor at the close of the afternoon service and the proposed amendments were brought back to the floor. A Motion carried that the motion and the amendments on the floor be postponed indefinitely. A Motion carried: WHEREAS, in recognition of the unani‐
mous election of Dr. David A. Norman as president of Erskine College and of the Executive Committee’s strong affir‐
mation of support for the existing gov‐
ernance relationship between Erskine and the ARP Church; Now, THEREFORE, the Synod states and establishes that, contingent upon the plaintiffs dismissing the lawsuit against the General Synod and the General Synod not being required to pay any of the plaintiffs’ attorneys’ fees, the Erskine Board of Trustees as now constituted (taking account of the 419
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change in its composition with the seat‐
ing on July 1 of the trustees elected by the General Synod today) is recognized by the General Synod as the duly ap‐
pointed and constituted board of Er‐
skine College and Seminary. FURTHER, the General Synod states and establishes that it has no intention to remove said Erskine trustees pursu‐
ant to its March 3, 2010, recommenda‐
tion #2, which named an interim board. A motion carried that allowed dissent‐
ers to the previous motion to sign and be recorded as such. William C. Marsh Kenneth J. McMullen Patrick J. Gretzinger Charles W. Wilson Nathan McCall John R. de Witt Rob Roy McGregor Morrie Lawing Scott Robar William Van Doodewaard Justin Hilliard Nathan M. Frazier James A. Loughner Patrick Malphrus William Anderson R. Alvin Sell Bill Slattery Stephen M. Crotts Paul Mulner Sam Robinson MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
A Motion carried that the Moderator appoint a committee to write for the Manual of Authorities and Duties a proce‐
dure for removing Synod‐appointed agency trustees with cause, to be referred to the appropriate com‐
mittee for consideration. A Motion carried that the comments of Mr. Patrick and Mr. Wingate regard‐
ing their combined motion be added to the Minutes of Synod. (As far as possible, the following represents those remarks.) Mr. Moderator: I make the following substitute motion: “WHEREAS, in recognition of the unanimous election of Dr. David A. Norman as president of Erskine College and of the Ex‐
ecutive Committee’s strong affirmation of support for the existing governance relationship between Erskine and the ARP Church; NOW, THEREFORE, the Synod states and establishes that, con‐
tingent upon the Plaintiffs’ dismissing the lawsuit against the General Synod and the General Synod not being required to pay any of the Plaintiffs’ attorneys’ fees, the Erskine Board of Trustees as now constituted (taking account of the change in its composi‐
tion with the seating on July 1 of the Trustees elected by the Gen‐
eral Synod today) is recognized by the General Synod as the duly appointed and constituted Board of Erskine College and Seminary. Further, the General Synod states and establishes that it has no intention to remove said Erskine Trustees pursuant to its March 3, 2010, recommendation #2, which named an interim board.” This motion is made jointly by me and Mr. Bill Patrick. Several factors contribute to my support for this Motion, including, most significantly, the recent hiring of Dr. David Norman as president of Erskine College and Seminary. I believe that all the delegates to Synod earnestly de‐
sire to give him an opportunity to develop a plan for implementation of the downsizing of the Erskine Board of Trustees and for adoption of effective poli‐
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cies which are aligned with and advance the objectives set forth in Erskine’s current mission statement and in Synod’s Philosophy of Christian Higher Education. According to the resolution adopted by the Board of Trustees on February 19, 2010, this is their good faith intention. I would also remind the delegates that earlier today Synod has already adopted the following motion: “The Synod asks the Board of Erskine College and Seminary to work with the new president to (1) develop specific plans for addressing the issues raised by the Moderator’s Commission (including finan‐
cial integrity, conflicts of interest, integration of faith and learning, board training, and other issues raised by the Commission); (2) to develop a plan for reducing the size of the Board; and (3) to bring these proposals before the Synod at the June 2011 meeting.” This motion that Mr. Patrick and I are now presenting would be strictly contingent on two conditions: the Plaintiffs (Dr. Taylor, Dr. Young and Mr. Chestnut) voluntarily dismissing their pending lawsuit against the Church “with prejudice” – that is, with finality – and also the Plaintiffs being respon‐
sible for their own attorney’s fees and costs incurred in connection with the lawsuit. The adoption of our Motion would only be a retraction of recommendation #2 of the Moderator’s Commission as adopted by the General Synod on March 3, 2010, which removed the then‐current Board of Trustees of Erskine College and Seminary and sought to replace it with an interim board. The other recommendations of the Moderator’s Commission, as adopted by General Synod on March 3, 2010, would not be affected in any way by this Motion, and would remain in full force and effect. The bottom line in this Motion is that General Synod will not seek to remove the current Board (taking into account the seating on July 1 of the trustees elected today by the General Synod) and it is recognized as the lawful Board of Erskine College and Seminary. Please notice that the Motion also contains a specific reference to the Executive Committee’s strong affirmation of support for the existing govern‐
ance relationship between Erskine and the ARP Church, whereby the Church appoints all of the trustees and will continue to do so in the future. I make this Motion, in large part, because of the practical impossibility of moving forward with board changes in light of the injunction issued by the circuit court, the pending appeal of such Order to the South Carolina Court of Appeals, and the attendant burden on Synod for the cost of legal fees to defend MINUTES OF THE GENERAL SYNOD
this action. It would be a year, more or less, before the Court of Appeals rules on the preliminary matter, then the case would be remanded to the circuit court for a trial on the merits. It could easily be four or five years before we know with certainty whether the General Synod has the authority to not only appoint the trustees of Erskine but also to remove the trustees, with or with‐
out cause, pursuant to South Carolina law. The cumulative effect of the legal fees to the General Synod and the pos‐
sible loss or suspension of accreditation for the institution in the meantime, in my opinion, makes the legal battle not worth the cost. Again, the other recommendations of the Moderator’s Commission as adopted by General Synod on March 3, 2010, remain in full force and effect. Those include recommendation #1 (downsizing the board), #3 (nominations of Erskine trustees to the Committee on Nominations by the five prior modera‐
tors) and #4 (qualifications for new board members). We are all committed to maintaining and enhancing Erskine’s faithful‐
ness to the Scriptures, integrity in all financial matters, and effectiveness of the Board. The key will always be securing the appointment of trustees who are competent, independent and engaged. For the sake of unity and in an expression of willingness to allow Dr. Norman and the Board to continue to resolve these matters, I speak in favor of the substitute motion. Kenneth B. Wingate A Motion carried that the remarks of the Moderator‐Elect be printed in the Minutes of Synod and that a copy be sent to the ARP magazine. A Motion carried that the Moderator appoint a committee to: 1) provide immediate ecclesiastical over‐
sight and support of the Erskine Cam‐
pus Minister for the purpose of main‐
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2) that the committee investigate ways for a permanent structure and system of ecclesiastical oversight of our campus minister and his ministry at Erskine, and that the committee report back to the General Synod with these recommenda‐
tions at a future stated meeting of Gen‐
eral Synod. A Motion was made that the 206th General Synod immediately declare that the civil action of taking the body of Christ into the civil courts as an egre‐
gious sin and call all those men who have filed suit against the Synod to re‐
pent of their sin. A challenge to the presence of a quorum at this Session was made. A quorum consists of ministers and elders from three or more presbyteries, one–fourth of the Ministers of the General Synod and Elders from one‐fourth of the churches. The actual numbers required for a quorum, assuming three Presbyteries, are 114 ministers and 73 elders. The quorum count indicated that the three Presbytery requirement for both were met, but there was an insufficient number of ruling elders present. Lacking a quorum, the business of Synod ceased. Athole Rennie gave an update on the Leith church plant in Scotland. Those assembled sang the song of Christian Unity, Psalm 133 and a benediction was pronounced by John R. de Witt. APPENDIX
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FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY, following are the official board reports submitted along with the Moderator Committee recommendations (denoted in bold). No action was taken on these reports or the Moderator Committee recommen‐
dations at the June 2010 Stated Meeting of General Synod. THE REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF SYNOD The Executive Board of the General Synod is the agency empowered to carry out the work of the General Synod in the interim period between meetings of Synod. It provides oversight for the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Center Facility, Central Services, and the promotional work of the General Synod. The Board met once since the last meeting of the General Synod. This report reflects its actions and activities and presents the recommenda‐
tions of the Executive Board to the General Synod. In its duty to imple‐
ment directives of the General Synod, coordinate the work of the Synod and supervise Central Services and the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Center Facility, the Executive Board reports the following actions: Referrals: The matter of consideration of a decade theme for the General Synod has not been done. The consideration of such a theme was referred to the Strategic Planning Committee for subsequent report to the Execu‐
tive Board. In response to a request from World Witness with regard to the mean‐
ing of the modes of Baptism, the Executive Board requested that the Committee on Theological and Social Concerns examine the subject and report its findings to the General Synod. Actions of the board: The monthly emphases for the year have not yet been made available. The Womenʹs Ministries request for clarification of the status of Womensʹ Ministries and consideration of Womenʹs Ministries support from the Denominational Ministry funds was again discussed. The Moderator informed the board that the appointment of the ad hoc committee to address the concerns has not been done. (The recommen‐
dation is repeated in the recommendations of this report.) With regard to a matter in civil court, the Moderator is to appoint a liaison committee to communicate between the attorneys and the Ex‐
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The Executive Board received oral reports from the Moderator, the Principal Clerk, the Treasurer, the Parliamentarian, the Committee to Revise the Form of Government, the Boards and Committees of Synod, the presbyteries, and individual members of the Board. The reports were received as information. As a part of the Committee on Administration of the Executive Board report, three items brought by Executive Director of Central Services, Paul Bell were noted and the Board acted to place them in the body of this report. They are as follows: Our small denomination is blessed to have so many talented and willing vol‐
unteers serving at all levels of our work, and while the work done is admira‐
ble, there are three readily evident obstacles to greater efficiency: 1) Lack of awareness‐‐and lack of utilization‐‐of resources that already exist within the denomination. A major emphasis of my coordination efforts is linking agencies and committees to one another in order that they might join, rather than duplicate, efforts. This lack of awareness causes us to spend time “reinventing wheels” and is especially evident at the committee level. 2) Looking backward – A number of our boards and committees drive by look‐
ing in the rearview mirror. Our requirement that Synod reports follow the framework in the Manual of Authorities and Duties, while helpful in one regard, also tends to make for backward‐looking reports. Instead of receiving reports that cast a vision for the future, we end up with a summary of actions taken since the prior Synod meeting. 3) Inertia between meetings – Very few of our boards have committees that are active between stated meetings. Subsequently, meeting time is wasted in getting “up to speed” again, reviewing what was supposed to have been ac‐
complished since the last meeting, and basically starting over. Such a practice makes for little, if any progress, and creates frustration for agency directors. In addition, Mr. Bell noted that the Office of Central Services had been instructed by the Committee on Organization to provide publications assistance to the agencies of the denomination. The original goal was to have a Director of Publications on staff by 2010. The office had moved forward with the recommendation and had, in fact, planned to initiate the position in 2009. Lack of sufficient funding has delayed implementation of the proposed plan, and further study indicates that the realm of responsibility should not be limited to print publications APPENDIX
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only but should also include all official communications on behalf of the General Synod. The position would function more as a director of public relations than simply a director of publications. Funding will determine when such a plan can be put into place. Northeast Presbytery reported on the status of the transfer of Korean congregations into Northeast Presbytery. The Executive Board was informed by the presbytery that the American Theological Seminary located within its boundaries has no official standing in the ARPC. The Executive Board voted to recommend to the Synod that the Eccle‐
siastical Commission be appointed to examine, consider, and conclude matters with regard to the relationship of Pacific Presbytery to the General Synod. The budgets of the ARP Center Facility, Central Services, and the Ex‐
ecutive Board were adopted for recommendation to the General Synod. Recommendations: 1. That the proposed budgets for The ARP Center Facility, Central Services and the Executive Board be approved. 2. That the Emphasis for 2010‐2011, “The Spirit‐illumined Word,” be endorsed for emphasis in the denomination. 3. A motion with regard to the Form of Government, Chapter XIII, C, 3. That section 3 noted above be deleted from the Form of Govern‐
ment, and replaced with the following: “A special meeting of the General Synod may be called only in a time of emergency and in the following manner: The Executive Board shall issue a call for a special meeting, at the official request of at least four presbyteries or upon its own initiative with the concurrence of at least four presbyteries. Notice of the meeting shall be given to each session not less than thirty(30) days in advance. The purpose of the meeting shall be as stated in the notice and no other business shall be transacted. Motions or recommendations with regard to the stated purpose of the meeting shall be distributed to all min‐
isters and sessions at least fourteen (14) days prior to the meeting in order to be considered. (This does not preclude motions coming as a result of deliberations at the meeting.) In addition to all ministers of the General Synod, all congrega‐
tions shall be represented by ruling elders in accordance with the Form of Government Chapter XIII, C, 1.” 4. That the Moderator appoint an ad hoc committee to address the concerns with regard to clarification of the status of Women’s 428
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Ministries and consideration of requesting Womenʹs Ministries support from the Denominational Ministry funds. (Repeated rec‐
ommendation.) 5. That the Pacific Presbytery situation be referred to the Ecclesiasti‐
cal Commission with the instruction to examine, consider and conclude matters with regard to the relationship of Pacific Presby‐
tery to the General Synod. 6. That First Presbytery be the holding presbytery for churches and missions in Scotland until such time as it is feasible to organize a Scottish Presbytery. Respectfully submitted, Richard de Witt, Moderator C.R. Beard, Principal Clerk CENTRAL SERVICES
2010 Synod Approved
2011 Proposed
Revenues
Current Funds
14.62%
3.07%
Denominational Ministry Funds $ 311,691
$ 295,920
Allocation of Invested Reserve
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AS Copier & Postage Reimburse 37,280
39,520
Miscellaneous Sales & Services
‐
‐
Operating Fund Interest
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(200)
Total Current Funds
$ 348,971
$ 335,240
Board of Benefits
$ 118,990
$ 116,308
ARP Foundation
3,750
3,750
W. H. Dunlap Fund
4,250
4,250
Other Agencies
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‐
Total Agency Support
$ 126,990
$ 124,308
Total Revenues
$ 475,962
$ 459,548
Agency Support
Expenses
Total Salary and Benefits
3.00%
2.00%
$ 395,219
$ 391,261
Workmanʹs Compensation
$ 2,063
$ 2,069
Director Travel & Expenses
1,800
2,000
Staff Travel & Expenses
1,800
2,000
Training
1,850
1,900
Contract Employees
1,800
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Total Staff & Program
$ 9,313
$ 7,969
Staff & Program
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Lease
Copiers (AS Exp Reimb)
$ 21,120
$ 18,500
Postage Meter/Scales (AS Exp R 2,710
$ 2,700
Equipment Purchase
3,000
2,000
Total Equipment
$ 26,830
$ 23,200
General Office
Softw are Maintenance
$ 4,120
$ 4,200
Internet
1,030
850
Online payment service fees
150
1,500
Basic Telephone
3,090
2,450
Long Distance
100
50
ARP Synod Web Page design & 770
750
Office Supplies
12,000
10,920
Advance Purchase for Services
Postage (AS Exp Reimb)
18,540
16,000
UPS
2,580
2,000
Paper (AS Exp Reimb)
3,300
3,000
Total General Office
$ 44,600
$ 42,800
Total Expenses
$ 475,962
$ 465,230
Net Income (Loss)
$0
($5,682)
Beginning Fund Balance
$0
$5,682
Ending Fund Balance
$0
$0
ARP Synod
CENTER FACILITY
Summary of Financial Result and Budget Comparison
2010 Synod Approved
2011 Proposed
RECEIPTS
General Synod Allocation
$16,000
$15,216
CEM
9,798
10,190
Outreach North America
9,147
9,513
The ARP
5,880
6,115
19,336
20,109
Rent
World Witness
Non‐Synod Agencies
201
1,651
1,700
202 5,934
6,112
203
0
0
204
3,170
5,592
Interest and Miscellaneous
Interest
TOTAL RECEIPTS
100
25
$71,016
$74,572
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2011 Proposed
Expenses
Facility Management
Staff & General Office
Expendable Supplies
Repairs & Maintenance
Facility Management
$2,000
$2,000
750
1,000
5,000
6,000
$7,750
$9,000
$1,000
$1,150
Facility Maintenance
Garbage Pick‐Up
Yard Maintenance
5,400
5,600
Heating & Air Conditioning
7,000
7,000
13,000
12,250
Janitorial Services
Security Monitoring Fees
300
260
Pest Control
310
320
$27,010
$26,580
$20,500
$20,500
13,000
13,000
Facility Maintenance
Utilities
Electricity
Gas
Water & Sewer
Utilities
1,300
1,300
$34,800
$34,800
Building, Equipment & Furniture
$1,500
1,500
Contingency
$2,000
$2,692
TOTAL Expenses
$73,060
$74,572
Net Income (Loss)
($2,044)
Beginning Fund Balance
Ending Fund Balance
0
$2,371
$9,995
$327
$9,995
EXECUTIVE BOARD OF SYNOD
2010 Synod 2011 Approved Proposed General Synod Allocation
$ 88,690
$ 93,455
GS Contingency Allocation
25,000
‐
Minutes & Plan Book Sales
750
800
General Synod Registration
14,805
16,250
Reimbursement for ARPWM Admin Salary & Tax
18,220
22,270
Total Revenues
$ 147,465
$ 132,775
Revenues
Moderator Honorariums Received
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2010 Synod 2011 Approved Proposed General Synod Officers
Moderator
$ 4,000
$ 4,000
Vice‐Moderator
500
500
Moderator‐Elect
3,000
1,000
Vice‐Moderator Elect
100
100
Principal Clerk
5,150
5,000
Treasurer
3,675
3,675
Expenses
ARPWM Administrator (will be reimbursed)
Total General Synod Officers
18,220
22,270
$ 34,645
$ 36,545
$ ‐
$ ‐
Synod Coordinator
Consulting Fees
Reimbursed Expenses
0
0
Miscellaneous Office Expenses
500
200
Total Synod Coordinator
$ 500
$ 200
Program & Preparation
$ 9,270
$ 10,850
Honorariums
2,000
2,000
Pre‐Synod Conf Honorariums
3,000
3,200
Staff Expenses
1,500
1,200
General Synod Meeting
Service Fee‐Bonclarken
16,480
18,480
$ 32,250
$ 35,730
Board Travel & Meeting Expense
$ 13,500
$ 4,300
Strategic Planning Committee
5,000
2,600
General Office & Miscellaneous
1,600
‐
Total General Synod Meeting
Executive Board Meeting & Office
Executive Board‐Legal
Committee to Plan Emphases
500
550
Total Executive Board
$ 20,600
$ 7,450
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF THE ASSOCIATE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN The Board of The Associate Reformed Presbyterian met in September 2009 at Greenville (SC) ARP Church and March 2010 via conference call. In the past year the Board has continued its primary goal of pub‐
lishing the magazine both in print and online, as well as maintaining a Web page for the magazine and distributing news through the ARP News Update and Twitter. Moderator John R. de Wittʹs theme for the Synod year – The Power‐
ful Word – was carried out in the Moderatorʹs Corner and Synod Em‐
phasis articles. The magazine continues to spread the news of the work of Synodʹs agencies to our denomination in monthly articles in 432
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the magazine. Womenʹs Ministries pages also appear each month by the WM president, administrator and department chairmen. Space is also available to churches for special memorial and honorary tributes. We also welcome feature articles which will inspire and encourage. News in Brief provides information and photos which include church events, minister installations, presbyteries and other news. Our Kids Talk page seems to be a hit with our senior adults as well as the youth. New to the magazine is an article, which started as Mystery Minis‐
ters, written by Carolyn Beaudrot. When we ran out of ministers, it changed to News From the Orchard. The latter is news of interest, picked straight from church newsletters and bulletins from churches through‐
out our denomination. We also added a Womenʹs Ministries section to All in Our Family. A new method of giving to the magazine in the form of a “donation” line has been added to our subscription forms and on our Web site. New advertising rate sheets have been created, as rates have not increased in six years. The magazine staff works closely with Central Services and Synod agencies to help with photos and editing when needed. We do not hesitate to seek guidance from other agency directors and staff, and they in turn know they can call on us. Itʹs a team effort. We continue to offer the magazine to our denomination annually for $20 in print and $12 online. Due to the continued reduction in the Denominational Ministries allocation, and in an effort to balance our budget and not raise subscription rates, the Board elected to drop two months of publication in February and July 2010. The Board and staff express appreciation to Dr. Peggy Gray, who is rotating off as board member, for her years of service to the Board. The Board welcomes Kevin Owens, who has replaced Sabrina Coo‐
per as Designer, and Sharon Griffin replaces Carolyn Beaudrot as the new All in Our Family editor. A motion was approved to recognize the work of Mrs. Cooper and Mrs. Beaudrot with a letter of appreciation and a gift card. Editorʹs Report The editor and assistant editor consider it a privilege to serve our denomination in producing The Associate Reformed Presbyterian maga‐
zine to Godʹs glory – and as a means of connecting our entire denomi‐
nation. The past year has been challenging for the staff and Board. Operat‐
ing for years on a tight budget, we have continued to search for ways to cut expenditures and balance a budget already stretched beyond its limit. APPENDIX
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At the September meeting, board members agreed that our only recourse for 2010 was to drop two months of magazine publication – one in February and one in July. We combined January and February into one magazine. The operational expenses in publishing the maga‐
zine, which increase annually, depend heavily on the Denominational Ministry Fund allocation. The magazine has always been self‐supporting, but this is now difficult, considering our low subscription base and annual increases in print and postage costs. There is also a continued decrease in the number of churches that include the magazine in their budgets. But we are hopeful that more churches will respond to promotions and a new subscription campaign strategy this year. We are thankful for the nearly 4,000 subscriptions we maintain, which includes the online version. In place of the regular July magazine, we will mail a free, special edition magazine on stewardship to all ARP families in our denomina‐
tion. This issue, paid for by the Board of Stewardship, will be pub‐
lished in an effort to educate our denomination about stewardship and the Denominational Ministry Fund. The editor firmly believes that The Associate Reformed Presbyterian magazine is a ministry and that it plays an important role in the ARP denomination. As a primary information source which connects the entire denomination, it has the unique opportunity to provide readers with an overview of the work the Lord is doing in our denomination. It is also a source of encouragement for churches and individuals in their service to Him. Recommendations: 1. That the proposed 2011 budget be approved. 2. That the report of the Board of The Associate Reformed Presbyterian be approved. Respectfully submitted, Walter F. Payne, Chairman‐
Delores P. McDonald, Editor
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The Associate Reformed Presbyterian
2010 Synod Approved
2011 Proposed
$ 99,212
$ 99,212
200
REVENUES
Denominational Ministries Alloc
ARP Promotional Income Alloc
Miscellaneous Gifts
200
WSU Contributions
3,000
3,000
ARP Subscription Income
61,840
62,400
Online Subscription Income
5,160
1,800
ARP Advertisement Income
12,500
13,230
Misc Income
150
100
ARPWM Study Book Sales Income
‐
‐
Interest Allocation
1,280
68
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 183,342
$ 180,010
$ 118,359
$ 116,680
Editor Expenses
710
2,500
Staff Expenses
350
390
Board Meeting & Travel Exp
2,580
1,000
EXPENSES
PAYROLL & STAFF BENEFITS
STAFF & BOARD EXPENSES
Dues & Membership Fees
150
150
Clerical Help
1,000
‐
Total Staff & Board Expenses
$ 4,790
$ 4,040
PUBLICITY & PROMOTION
Publicity & Promotion
4,120
‐
ARP News Update 800 Charges
40
40
ʺThe ARPʺ Web Page
850
880
Periodicals & Publications
‐
‐
Total Publicity & Promotion
$ 5,010
$ 920
EQUIPMENT
Equipment Maintenance
‐
‐
Equipment Purchase
‐
1,500
Total Equipment
$ ‐
$ 1,500
270
COMMUNICATIONS
Internet Services
260
Long Distance
50
630
Total Communications
$ 310
$ 900
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2010 Synod Approved
2011 Proposed
Rent
5,930
6,000
Office Supplies & Misc
2,320
500
Contingency
500
‐
Total Miscellaneous
$ 8,750
$ 6,500
MISCELLANEOUS
PRODUCTION EXPENSES
Preparation & Printing
41,650
34,450
Labels and Postage
10,820
10,380
Materials and Supplies
520
‐
Photography Expenses
720
150
Design Services
5,090
4,490
Total Production Expenses
$ 58,800
$ 49,470
ARPWM Study Books
‐
‐
TOTAL EXPENSES
$ 196,019
$ 180,010
OTHER EXPENSES
NET INCOME/(LOSS)
$ (12,677) ‐
Beginning Fund Balance
$ 2,418
Ending Fund Balance
$ (10,259) $ 4,199
$ 4,199
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF STEWARDSHIP The Board of Stewardship is charged by General Synod with re‐
sponsibility for working cooperatively with the congregations and agencies of the General Synod to develop and administer programs and ministries to secure financial resources to meet the operating needs of the General Synod; to present to the General Synod a recom‐
mended allocation of those resources; and to receive, maintain, and administer funds given to the General Synod and/or the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Foundation, Inc., and to expend income for the furtherance of the work of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. The ARP Foundation exists as the legal entity for holding assets contributed to General Synod. Members of the Board of Stewardship serve as the directors of the foundation, and Synod’s Investment Com‐
mittee serves as investment advisors to the Board. Duties and responsibilities as delineated in the Manual of Authori‐
ties and Duties (MAD) are numerous and will be treated in this report according to the impact of issues on the denomination rather than in numerical order as they are listed in the MAD. 436
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Authorities and Duties Duty 1. Promote the general ministries and programs of the Associ‐
ate Reformed Presbyterian Church. The Board advocates for the min‐
istries and programs approved by General Synod and strives to assist them in achieving their goals by working alongside them in an impar‐
tial manner. In an effort to promote the ministries of the denomination, the Board sponsors the annual Easter and Thanksgiving Offerings in our churches. The results of the special offerings for the past five (5) years are reported here. These figures reflect only monies received through the Treasurer of Synod and do not reflect gifts sent directly to agencies. Easter Offering 2009 Stewardship Foundation 9,610 Bonclarken Christian Educations Ministries 2008 9,643 13,800 13,640 9,985 10,458 2007 2006 10,711 10,167 2005 9,570 14,346 13,574 12,578 11,727 9,553 8,680 Erskine College 13,286 12,604 13,290 13,120 12,132 World Witness 22,309 24,562 25,734 23,063 19,905 Sub Total 68,990 70,907 75,808 69,476 62,865 Thanksgiving Offering Erskine Seminary 9,974 9,037 13,577 10,569 8,166 American Bible Society 4,871 5,178 7,292 7,947 5,329 Outreach North America 11,269 11,910 18,077 14,603 10,686 Christmas Benevolent Fund 60,913 64,170 65,695 58,172 29,687 Sub‐Total 87,027 90,295 104,641 91,291 53,868 Duty 2. Develop and/or identify, and keep current, resources that can be used for the teaching of biblical stewardship in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church; Duty 3. Assist in developing financial stewardship models for pres‐
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The primary program by which funds are secured is the Denomi‐
national Ministry Fund. The Board of Stewardship recognizes that the vast majority of our pas‐
tors and church members do not understand what the Denominational Ministry Fund is, nor its purpose. That this fund provides for the min‐
istries of The Associate Reformed Presbyterian, Christian Education Min‐
istries, Outreach North America, Bonclarken, Erskine College and Theological Seminary, and Central Services, as well as funds for the expenses of Synod’s boards and committees, is not widely known. Many do not understand the connectional nature of the denomination and, therefore, see no compelling reason to support our own minis‐
tries. The board has determined, then, to communicate to the denomi‐
nation the importance of giving and the need for the Denominational Ministry Fund. In giving to the Denominational Ministry Fund, churches across our Synod share in the privilege of: ·
Leading people to Christ through Outreach North America’s church renewal efforts and new church plants not only in the United States but also in Scotland. ·
Proclaiming the Gospel in Mexico, Great Britain, Germany, Spain, and Pakistan, and to Muslims in the United States through World Witness. ·
Providing sound doctrinal teaching and resources for persons of all ages through Christian Education Ministries. ·
Providing scholarships to students pursuing Christian higher education at Erskine College and Theological Seminary. ·
Distributing spiritually enriching information, articles, and news of our denomination through The Associate Reformed Presbyterian magazine. ·
Providing for the ongoing ministry of spiritual refreshment and renewal at Bonclarken Conference Center. ·
Making possible the administrative support provided to the denomination by Central Services. ·
Furthering the work of God’s Kingdom through the efforts of Synod’s standing and special committees, the Board of Bene‐
fits, and the Board of Stewardship. Without the support provided through the Denominational Min‐
istry Fund, many of the ministries of our Church simply would not exist, and others would be severely limited in their scope. It is the sincere desire of the Board of Stewardship that Associate Reformed Presbyterians will understand the blessings these ministries are to our 438
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spiritual life and that they will view giving to the Denominational Ministry Fund as a spiritual privilege rather than a burden. The Board has developed an ongoing program of stewardship edu‐
cation that includes: ·
A special edition of The Associate Reformed Presbyte‐
rian to be mailed to all ARP households in July 2010 high‐
lighting the ministries of Bonclarken, Erskine College and Seminary, Christian Education Ministries, Outreach North America, and World Witness. As a denomination, we are far too ignorant of the nature of the work of these agencies and the spiritual impact they are having on lives. This issue of the magazine will emphasize how your ministry dollars are used by your agencies. ·
Quarterly newsletters which contain stories of how the work of our agencies are impacting lives, updates on de‐
nominational ministry giving, and stewardship training in‐
formation. These newsletters will be sent to pastors, clerks of sessions, and chairmen of diaconates with the intention that the information will be shared with members of congrega‐
tions. ·
In Touch with Paul, a 13‐week program of study suit‐
able for Sunday School and fellowship groups. ·
Brochures entitled “Who Do You Serve? Five Princi‐
ples of Biblical Stewardship” and “Why Tithe?” In Touch with Paul and the brochures referenced may be purchased through the ARP Bookstore (www.arpbookstore.com). In addition to the resources listed above, members of the Board of Stewardship are available to speak to presbyteries and congrega‐
tions regarding the Denominational Ministry Fund. Duty 4. Develop and implement programs for securing the funds required to meet the operating needs of the General Synod; Duty 5. Prepare for presentation at the annual meeting of the General Synod a recommended allocation of Synod’s anticipated unrestricted income. The Denominational Ministry Fund was established by Synod in the late 1960’s as a voluntary commitment, and congregations have been encouraged to contribute 20% of their general operating receipts to it on an annual basis. Churches who could not meet that goal have been encouraged to give 10% and to increase their giving by 1% annu‐
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Until 2009 the amount of money contributed to the fund increased each year, but the percentage of funds contributed compared to funds available in the congregations steadily declined. In 2009 allocations to our denominational ministries were reduced by 5% to accommodate an expected decrease in giving. Through the Lord’s gracious provi‐
sion, giving in the last quarter of the year was stronger than expected, resulting in an increased contingency fund. Allocations to ministries remained at reduced levels, however. Giving in 2010 is down once again. The Board of Stewardship proposes using excess revenues from the contingency fund to offset those losses so that 2010 allocations can be held at the 2009 levels. The recommended allocations of Denominational Ministry Funds are pre‐
sented separately as “Allocations for Synod’s Unrestricted Income.” Please note that the Board anticipates a reduction in allocations of 4.5% in 2011. The original Voluntary Commitment system referenced above developed not so much out of scriptural teaching as out of the finan‐
cial needs that existed at the time. This method of raising support for ministries worked quite well due to the familial nature of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in that era. Congregations displayed strong loyalties to the ministries of the Church and were willing to give sacrificially in order to fund them. Since that time, some of those loyalties have faded, some newer churches have not developed these loyalties, and without a scriptural foundation, the 20% goal garners fewer and fewer adherents. The Board of Stewardship believes a more Biblically defensible position is the expectation that each congregation will give a tithe of its general (unrestricted) fund to the work of the denomination. Genesis 14, Genesis 28, Leviticus 27, Malachi 3 and other passages in the Old Testament speak to the importance of the tithe. Jesus Himself ad‐
dressed its importance in Matthew 23, and there are numerous scrip‐
tural references that speak of giving over and beyond the tithe. If there is a scriptural standard for giving, then, it is the tithe. Some may counter that scriptural teaching is directed toward in‐
dividuals, not congregations. However, crucial to the Biblical view of social and economic life is the fact that God’s people are a commu‐
nity—we are members one of another. This connectivity has some‐
thing to say about the way we manage what God has given (cf. Acts 2: 44‐47; 4: 32‐35). The Kingdom of God matters more than any one per‐
son, and by extension, any congregation (Lk. 18:28‐30). In addition, just as the lesser tithes to the greater (Abraham to Mel‐
chizedek—you and I to God), so does this principle hold true for con‐
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gregations. A tithe to the denomination acknowledges Jesus as King and Head of the Church. I Timothy 5: 17‐18 makes the principle clear that one cannot sit under the teaching and authority of a local church without supporting it financially; this same principle can be extended to the denomination. Former Moderator Dr. Bill Kuykendall summed it up quite nicely: “it has come to be a common thing for some of us to withhold our tithes from the local church and distribute them according to our own desires. This sort of distribution is quite legitimate when we are deal‐
ing with our offerings, but our tithes belong directly to the Lord and to the causes to which He guides His Church to distribute them. If we feel that we cannot trust the local church and the denomination to be guided by His Spirit in the use of these funds, then we should seek a setting in which we can place our trust, either by seeking to change the activity of our own church by prayerful involvement in its local and denomination activities or by seeking another congregation and de‐
nomination we find trustworthy. The ARP Church has long since proved its trustworthiness and divine guidance to my satisfaction. It is my concern that we come to realize that it needs our careful atten‐
tion to its rightful claims upon us, upon our time, and upon our world resources. We do not invest our tithes in ourselves. We invest them in glorifying God through His body, the church.” (The ARP Magazine, March 1985) In view of the scriptural teachings and thoughts cited above, the Board of Stewardship recommends to Synod: That all ARP congregations are expected to participate in the work and ministry of the Church by tithing the previous year’s General Fund giving to the Denominational Ministry Fund. For those churches not presently tithing, the expectation will be for an in‐
crease of two percentage points in giving per year until the tithe is achieved. “Bring the full tithes into the storehouse that there may be food in my house; and thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you an overflowing blessing.” (Malachi 3:10 RSV) The Board gratefully acknowledges the contributions of those congregations who are currently giving above 10% and respectfully requests that they continue to do so. Their contributions have been crucial to the financial health of our denominational ministries and will continue to be vital in a transition to the proposed giving level. Further, the Board wishes to point out that a tithe by all congregations APPENDIX
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would produce $1 million more than is currently available for our ministries. Much concern has been expressed over payment of the legal ex‐
penses associated with the lawsuit filed against General Synod, Inc. in March of this year. The Board believes that Denominational Ministry Funds should be used for ministry purposes only and not for legal fees. Synod’s Revolving Book Fund has accumulated significant reve‐
nues from the sale of publications. The Board recommends that up to $100,000 of these excess revenues be designated as a legal defense fund and that the fund be open to donations from individuals wishing to make contributions. Although rarely used in recent years, the pri‐
mary purpose of the Revolving Book Fund is to provide monies for the initial printing of books published by Synod. A sufficient balance will be maintained in the fund for that purpose. Duty 7. receive and maintain a fund or funds of real and personal property and to use, make donations of, and apply the whole or any part of the income therefrom and the principal exclusively for reli‐
gious, charitable, literary, scientific and educational purposes and for no other purpose; Duty 8. initiate and carry out programs in support of the religious, charitable, missionary, and educational programs of the General Synod of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, or its successor; Duty 9. solicit and accept by gift, grant, devise, bequest, purchase or otherwise and to hold for investment or reinvestment and to sell, donate, lend or otherwise dispose of money, real estate, personal property, stocks, bonds, or other securities or any other kind of property; The ARP Foundation expresses gratitude to God for the generosity of those who have provided gifts to the denomination through be‐
quests, trusts, and donations. The Foundation is seeking an individ‐
ual or group of individuals to renew and strengthen existing programs for development of such gifts. Duty 10. refrain from engaging, either directly or indirectly, in any activity that would (1) prevent it from obtaining exemption from federal income taxa‐
tion as a corporation described in section 501©(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 or (2) cause it to lose such exempt status; and Duty 11. invest endowment‐type funds and other long term invest‐
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commit funds to the Foundation, in accordance with guidelines ap‐
proved by the General Synod. Duty 12. serve as the Audit Committee for the General Synod of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church: a. To receive and review audit reports and management letters for all entities audited. (Synod 2007) b. To select the audit firm to recommend for use by all agencies (2006). The Office of Central Services, operating under the oversight of the Executive Board of Synod, serves as an accounting and finance re‐
source for all agencies of the denomination, particularly The ARP, Christian Education Ministries, and Outreach North America. Proce‐
dures are in place for expenditures of funds. All requests for expendi‐
tures must be approved by the agency director, and either the Treas‐
urer of Synod or the Executive Director of Central Services approves checks before payments are issued. Restricted and designated fund descriptions are maintained, and the Executive Director of Central Services is charged with the responsibility of ensuring that funds are made available for expenditure in accordance with the governing documentation. The Board of Stewardship sets investment allocations for endow‐
ment‐type funds belonging to General Synod and funds given to the Foundation. When specific directives by the donor are lacking, the board establishes distribution guidelines for these funds. General Synod’s Investment Committee monitors the investment programs and has been given the authority by the board to make decisions on invest‐
ment managers. The funds of General Synod and funds administered on behalf of its agencies are audited annually by a firm selected by the board. The board receives and reviews the audit and submits it to General Synod with its official report, makes it available to Synod agencies, and makes it available online at www.arpchurch.org. The Finance Committee of the board serves as the Audit Commit‐
tee and is authorized 1) to receive and review audit reports for all enti‐
ties audited, and 2) to select the audit firm to recommend for use by all agencies. At present, the Audit Committee sees no need to change the audit relationships established by Bonclarken, Erskine, and World Witness. Each of these agencies is expected to submit a copy of its audit to General Synod with its official report to Synod. These audits and any management letter and other related information should be submitted for review by the Finance Committee. APPENDIX
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The independent firm of Millard & Moore is conducting the De‐
cember 31, 2009 audit, the scope of which includes the books of the Treasurer of Synod, the ARP Foundation’s custodial funds, the ARP Foundation’s gift annuity funds, and Outreach North America’s re‐
volving loan fund. Administrative Information ·
The board expresses gratitude to retiring members Ben Johnston, Martha Dees, and Eldredge Kelley. ·
Officers for July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011: Bob Elliott, Chairman Jeff Lipscomb, Vice Chairman Barry Dagenhart, Secretary ·
Next meeting date: September 20 – 21, 2010 Statistical Data, Denominational Ministry Fund May 2010 Category
2010
9
2009
11
2008
17
2007
17
Churches giving 10% ‐ 19%
36
34
45
48
NA
Giving percentage not deter‐
mined
59
14
35
7
15
Remaining at same percent‐
age
156
101
56
2
2
Increased percentage level
118
81
56
66
48
Increased by at least 1%
78
49
22
44
35
Decreased percentage level
92
92
36
46
69
Decreased giving but at 10% or above
14
12
13
20
19
Submitted a report but did not pledge support*
47
41
42
41
Churches who have not sub‐
mitted reports as of April 26, 2010
42
45
58
Churches meeting goal of 20%
2006
16
*Of the 41 churches listed in 2009, 11 did actually make contributions to the Denominational Ministry Fund. Thirty (30) did not pledge and did not contribute. 444
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The figures for 2010, as compared to the previous year, are based on information recorded in Statistical Reports from individual congre‐
gations. Total churches = 291. The Board of Stewardship expresses gratitude to every congregation contributing to the Denominational Ministry Fund. Recommendations: 1. That General Synod pause for prayer, thanking God for His pro‐
vision for our denomination and asking that all ministry needs be met. 2. That all ARP pastors and congregations be urged to implement stewardship training, with special emphasis given to the practice of tithing as an act of worship and thanksgiving. 3. That all ARP congregations are expected to participate in the work and ministry of the Church by tithing the previous year’s General Fund giving to the Denominational Ministry Fund. For those congregations presently giving in excess of 10% we are eternally grateful and encourage you to continue to receive God’s gracious blessing in giving at your current level. For those con‐
gregations not presently tithing, the expectation in 2011 will be for an increase of two percentage points in giving per year until the tithe is achieved. “Bring the full tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house; and thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you an overflowing bless‐
ing.” Malachi 3:10 RSV. 4. That General Synod authorize the Board of Stewardship to allo‐
cate up to $100,000 from the Revolving Book Fund, as needed, to establish a legal defense fund (which is open to donations) for any Synod approved legal expenses incurred by the General Synod of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. 5. That the proposed 2011 budget for the Board of Stewardship be approved. 6. That the Easter and Thanksgiving offerings be continued for Fall 2010 and Spring 2011. Respectfully submitted, Bob Elliott Chairman, Board of Stewardship APPENDIX
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BOARD OF STEWARDSHIP . 2010 Synod Proposed Approved 2011 Revenue
General Synod Allocation
$ 17,500
$ 14,750
Special Offering
9,331
10,000
Transfers for Ministry
36,925
34,019
Interest and Dividends
‐
‐
Total Revenue
$ 63,756
$ 58,769
Administrative Support
3,750
3,750
General Synod Audit & Legal
7,000
7,210
Other
1,000
1,000
Ministry Contribution to DM Fund
36,925
34,019
General Office
751
790
Total Expenses
$ 63,756
$ 58,769
Net Income (Loss)
$ ‐
$ ‐
Beginning Fund Reserve
$ 167,127
$ 167,127
Ending Fund Balance
$ 167,127
$ 167,127
ARP Foundation
Staff Expense
Transfer to GS Reserve
REPORT OF BOARD OF BENEFITS The Board of Benefits (Board) is pleased to be the agency charged by General Synod with providing opportunities for security to the indi‐
viduals and families it serves in the areas of benevolence, insurance, and retirement, and with providing assistance to ministers and churches in the areas of compensation planning and tax reporting (Synod, 1995). The Board is comprised of, and seeks, members who have experience in the areas of service noted above and who regard it as a ministry to use their experience to serve members of our denomi‐
nation. Helpful perspectives from those who participate in Synod’s benefit programs are provided by advisory members from presbytery committees on Minister and His Work, Erskine College, Bonclarken, World Witness, and Covenant Way. The Board met in November 2009 and in April 2010. The duties of the Board are outlined in the Manual of Authorities and Duties. Duty 1. To guide and supervise benefit programs in the denomina‐
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Duty 4. To present to the denomination the challenge and opportu‐
nities of maintaining a program of security. The primary work of the Board falls into three (3) areas of responsi‐
bility: benevolence, insurance, and retirement. Benevolence Funding for benevolence is derived through contributions from As‐
sociate Reformed Presbyterians to the annual Thanksgiving Offering, income from the J. C. Lott Endowment, interest on the Benevolent Fund Endowment, the Helen W. Carson Fund, and special gifts. One hundred percent (100%) of all funds collected are distributed to quali‐
fied recipients; no funds are received through allocations from General Synod. The collected funds are used: ·
To continue support for widows who had been receiving support from the Widow Benefit fund which was exhausted in 2000. Income from the Helen W. Carson Fund is used to provide financial support for widows of ministers of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church who have dependent, unmar‐
ried children who are full‐time elementary, secondary, col‐
lege, or graduate students and are between the ages of 16 and 25. If funds are not needed for this purpose, a portion equal to the Consumer Price Index is added to the corpus, and the balance of the unused income is allocated for widows in the Widow Benefit Fund as long as funds are needed for that purpose. ·
To provide support to qualified retired individuals (or surviving spouses) who demonstrate a need for financial assistance. Information regarding qualifications is mailed to retirees each year. ·
To provide Christmas love gifts to retired individuals (or surviving spouses) who served as ministers, missionaries, or Synod agencies employees and who were eligible for Synod’s retire‐
ment benefits. The Board contacts all eligible participants each Fall to determine if they wish to apply for support on the basis of financial need. After funding the Widow Benefit Fund distributions, priority is given to those who demonstrate financial need, as determined by the difference between total family income and 200% of the Government Subsistence Level. There is a maximum monthly benefit of $500. Any funds re‐
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available for distribution as Christmas Benevolent gifts. The Carson Fund may be used both to support widows of ARP ministers and their dependent children. 2009 Christmas distributions and 2010 ongoing support are summa‐
rized below: Widows Benevolent Fund $ 6,364 (2 recipients) Christmas Benevolent need‐based support 15,500 (3 recipients) Carson Fund 100 (1 recipient) Christmas gifts to retirees 26,145 (105 recipients) Total distributed 48,109 These gifts are received with great gratitude as expressed in this note of thanks from a 2009 recipient: Thank you for the most generous and greatly appreciated check given to me at Christmas. God has promised never to leave nor forsake us and this gift surely proves that to be true! Such a loving blessing and a joy. Insurance The Board works to provide meaningful security in the area of in‐
surance at a cost churches and Synod agencies can afford without causing undue hardship on participating employees. Corporate Bene‐
fits, Inc. of Greenville, SC serves as the consultant and broker for our insurance programs, reviewing our insurance coverage and carriers on an on‐going basis, advising the Board on recommended plan design changes, and seeking competitive bids at least annually in an effort to control costs and provide adequate services. The group insurance benefit provides the following coverage. Non‐
ordained employees of local churches, employees of General Synod agencies, and Covenant Way must be considered full‐time (30 hours/
week) to be eligible. 448
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Medical Dental Life AD& D LTD ARP Minister Serving Under a Call Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Non‐ordained Employ‐
ees of Churches Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Employees of General Synod Agencies* Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Employees of Covenant Way Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Retired Employees Yes** Yes** ARP Seminary Students Yes*** Yes*** * World Witness missionaries stationed outside the United States have a separate medical and dental benefit program. Erskine em‐
ployees have a separate Long Term Disability Program. ** Retired employees (and dependents if the employee had depend‐
ent coverage at the time of retirement) may continue dental insur‐
ance for a maximum of 18 months or to the date they reach the Medicare eligibility age, whichever occurs first. Medical coverage for retired employees may be continued to Medicare eligibility age provided: ·
The retiree has been a participant during the five‐year period preceding retirement; and ·
The retiree is at least age 55 and the years of continuous service and age are equal to or greater than 65; and ·
The retiree is not eligible for other coverage as an em‐
ployee. If the retiree has dependent coverage at the time of retirement and the employee reaches Medicare eligibility age before a covered dependent, the dependent may continue coverage at the employee rate until the dependent reaches Medicare eligibility age. If the retiree does not meet the eligibility requirement above, coverage may be continued for a maximum of 18 months. *** ARP Seminary students will have a second eligibility period at the time they qualify as an employee. All eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the life (and dependent life if the employee has dependents), accidental death, APPENDIX
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and long term disability programs (exception: Pacific Presbytery). Medical and dental insurance coverage is conditional on the em‐
ployee enrolling within the first 31 days of eligibility. Late enroll‐
ment is not permitted under the plan and will result in denial of benefits. Employees should contact the Benefits Assistant in Cen‐
tral Services for specific eligibility and enrollment policies. All eligible employees must be given the opportunity to enroll in the insurance program, and it is critically important for employees to be enrolled in benefit programs in a timely manner. The Office of Central Services needs to be notified as soon as a new, full‐time employee is hired. Medical Plan The medical insurance plan is renewed annually in August, and it has been the practice of the Board to delay implementation of cost increases, if any, as long as possible—usually until January 1 following the renewal date. The denomination has been blessed by the Lord with good claims experience for several years. In addition, our insurance claim reserves have been sufficient to absorb premium increases for the past six (6) years, meaning that there has been no increase in costs to churches and agencies during that time. The purpose of insurance is to mitigate costs for those needing medical care, and a number of our ARP broth‐
ers and sisters have experienced serious illnesses in the past several months. Our plan continues to meet its obligations to those persons and all other participants. Our rates, however, cannot continue at their current levels and will increase in 2011. The Board is in the process of negotiating premiums and plans to conclude those negotia‐
tions in mid‐June 2010. The actual increase will be announced after that time. The Board suggests that churches and agencies anticipate an increase of 7%. Participants in the plan can help to control costs by: ·
taking advantage of the $1000 wellness benefit for annual physicals ·
proactively addressing health issues identified by their health care professionals ·
enrolling in wellness management programs offered by the plan ·
monitoring claims to ensure that charges are justified and accurate ·
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utilizing the Ask‐a‐Nurse hotline provided through our plan ·
utilizing nurse consultants at pharmacies ·
purchasing medications at discount pharmacies In an effort to be a better steward of resources the Board termi‐
nated its contract with HealthStat, a health risk management program on the campus of Erskine College, after determining that utilization of the program did not support the associated costs to the insurance plan.
Dental Plan Synod’s dental program is a self‐insured plan with Kanawha serv‐
ing as the Third Party Administrator for claim payment. No change in dental coverage or increase in premiums is expected for 2010. Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long‐Term Disability These programs are fully insured and cover all eligible employ‐
ees. It is mandatory that eligible employees be enrolled in these programs. (Pacific Presbytery is exempt from this enrollment.) Additional information regarding the group insurance plan is avail‐
able through our Web site: www.arpchurch.org/benefits.html. HIPAA Privacy Because ours is a self‐insured plan, our primary focus pertains to the protection of Personal Health Information (PHI). The Plan Docu‐
ment has been amended to reflect privacy issues, all Health Plan par‐
ticipants have been given a Privacy Notice and Plan Document, and security policies and procedures are in place. Business Associate Agreements conforming to HIPAA requirements are in effect. Retirement The Associate Reformed Presbyterian Retirement Plan is a quali‐
fied, non‐contributory, defined benefit plan. The plan covers salaried, ordained ARP ministers serving in the pastoral ministry of the Church under the terms of a Call approved by a presbytery of the Church, career missionaries appointed by World Witness, and salaried employ‐
ees of General Synod or a Synod agency serving in a supervisory ca‐
pacity. The Retirement Committee of the Board of Benefits serves as Administrator of the plan. Eligible employees are required to complete an enrollment form for formal entry into the plan. Under the provisions of the plan, the employees listed above are Participants in the plan during their first year of service, even if the church or agency fails to make contribu‐
tions or if the employee does not enroll. Any eligible employees who have not yet enrolled in the plan should contact the Office of Cen‐
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tral Services. If an eligible employee fails to enroll within the first year of service, participation is suspended with the following implica‐
tions: ·
the employee ceases to accrue credit for Service and Earnings, and ·
in the event of death, the surviving spouse would not receive the lump‐sum death benefit nor the survivor income benefit payable to age 65. (Survivor benefit is equal to 20% of monthly Earnings to a maximum of $1200/month. An addi‐
tional 10% of monthly earnings is available while there is a dependent child or children in the home, for a maximum total monthly benefit of $800.) Employees of Erskine College and Erskine Theological Seminary are not included in the ARP Retirement Plan as Erskine has a separate plan for its employees. Effective January 1, 2004, employees serving in a pastoral ministry outside the United States are not eligible for enroll‐
ment in the plan. Those persons serving outside the United States who were previously enrolled in the plan and have not been termi‐
nated from it continue to accrue Service for vesting purposes. Calls to ministers serving in the pastoral ministry outside the United States must provide for contributions to a locally‐accredited and registered retirement plan approved by the presbytery extending the Call. The Board reminds churches and presbyteries within the United States that the Form of Government (Chapter X. E. 11) requires a Call to have provisions for the church to make contributions to the Gen‐
eral Synod in support of the ARP Retirement Plan. The Form of Gov‐
ernment, Chapter X. E. 12, requires the plan to place a participant on Leave of Absence status if the terms of the Call with respect to Retire‐
ment Plan contributions are not being met. If a church or agency fails to make contributions for a period of one (1) year, notice will be given to the participant, to the Clerk of Session, to the Clerk of Presbytery, and to the Chairman of the Presbytery Committee/Commission on Minister and His Work. The failure to meet the terms of the Call within a one‐year period from the date of notice will result in the placement of the participant on Leave of Absence status until the terms of the Call have been met. On Leave of Absence status, the par‐
ticipant does not accrue credit for Service or Earnings, is not covered for the Death Benefit, and is not covered for the Survivor Income Bene‐
fit. While the plan defines Normal Retirement Age as 65, participants may retire as early as age 60. Participants who are at least age 64 and 452
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have at least 25 years of Credited Service may retire at age 64 without an actuarially reduced benefit. The Normal Form of Retirement is an annual benefit equal to 3.1% of total career Earnings and paid to the participant on a monthly basis for his/her lifetime. Survivor benefits (“joint and survivor annuity“) may be paid at one‐half continuation rate, 3/4, or full continuation rate. Policies regarding the election of survivor benefits are outlined in the Retirement Plan document which is available from the Office of Central Services or online at www.arpchurch.org. It is also possible for the spouse to reject the joint and survivor annuity, with the participant receiving a lifetime annuity. The Board urges great caution in the election of this type of benefit. All benefits are taxable, but for ordained participants, 100% of the benefit is designated as a housing allowance and is non‐taxable to the extent that it is utilized for that purpose. The Board requires third‐
party verification of ministerial status at the time of retirement for former Associate Reformed Presbyterian ministers. Actuarial Valuation Stanley, Hunt, DuPree, Rhine, Inc., (SHDR) a subsidiary of BB&T, serves as the plan actuary. Board policies require that an actuarial review of the plan is conducted every three years to determine the minimum contribution level necessary to maintain the plan on an ac‐
tuarially sound basis and to determine if a change in benefits is feasi‐
ble. The next scheduled valuation is December 31, 2011. The retirement plan trust is sufficiently funded for current liabili‐
ties and has recovered strongly from market losses incurred in 2008 and 2009. Duty 3. To assist individuals and families in preparation for retire‐
ment. On behalf of the Board, the Office of Central Services assists per‐
sons who are preparing for retirement by maintaining records of Ser‐
vice and Earnings; providing retirement plan income projections for planning purposes; and at the time of retirement, providing calcula‐
tions of actual retirement plan payments. An on‐line program by which participants may generate their own retirement income projec‐
tions is also available. Ministers Opting Out of Social Security Because General Synod has taken the position that there is nothing in the Standards of the Church that would support the “religious prin‐
ciples test,” denominational benefit programs are structured to antici‐
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the program as provided for in Section 1402(e) of the Internal Revenue Code, he should have a plan to replace lost benefits so as not to create an undue hardship on his family. The minister must file an exemption application (Form 4361) certi‐
fying that he is “conscientiously opposed to, or because of my reli‐
gious principles I am opposed to, the acceptance (for services I per‐
formed as a minister…) of any public insurance that makes payments in the event of death, disability, old age, or retirement, or that makes payments toward the cost of, or provides services for, medical care.” The deadline for filing the exemption is the due date of the federal tax return for the second year in which a minister has net earnings as a minister of $400 or more. A minister who plans to file for exemption must inform “the or‐
daining…body of the church…that he is opposed” prior to the time the exemption is filed. The apparent rationale for this requirement is to offer the ordaining body and the denomination the opportunity to counsel applicants regarding the implications of such a decision. In the ARP Church, ministers planning to opt out of Social Security must notify the ordaining presbytery. Post‐Retirement Medical Coverage General Synod’s medical and dental coverage terminates at retire‐
ment for those who have reached the age of Medicare eligibility. Per‐
sons retiring prior to attaining Medicare eligibility may continue cov‐
erage under certain conditions. Ministers who opt out of Social Secu‐
rity and who did not qualify for benefits before opting out must pay a premium to participate in Medicare. The Board urges employees to make post‐retirement coverage plans well before retirement. Duty 8. To assist ministers and churches in the areas of compensa‐
tion and tax planning/reporting by providing: (a) on an annual basis, a tax guide; (b) on a periodic basis, a request form for Social Security estimates of earnings and benefits. This duty was assigned to the Board before such information was readily accessible on the internet. The Board annually provides information to churches for budget‐
ing and financial planning. In 2009, the Office of Central Services be‐
gan a new system of invoicing for insurance premiums that has pro‐
vided more detailed information for churches and agencies, and by the end of 2010, the office plans to initiate invoicing for retirement plan contributions. 454
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2. To oversee the collection and investment of financial resources contributed and designated by individuals, churches, and the Gen‐
eral Synod for these purposes. Insurance Central Services administers accounting functions for the Board and is the vehicle by which gifts for benevolent purposes, retirement contributions, and insurance premiums are received, recorded, and disbursed. The following chart shows insurance premiums collected, fees disbursed, and the claim reserve balance for calendar year 2009. 2006
Total Medical/Dental $3,614,777
premiums collected
Fees paid to Medical/Dental 378,764
providers
Paid Medical and Dental 2,822,978
Claims
HealthSTAT fees
38,368
Administrative Costs *
Balance of claim reserve
45,311
$2,999,062
2007
2008
$3,445,043 $3,901,149
2009
$3,553,056
402,710
445,354
455,366
2,993,789
3,329,906
3,314,901
39,477
48,735
40,304
47,079
45,984
60,062
$3,052,779 $2,574,776
$2,399,924
*General Office plus Insurance portion of Central Services budget. Retirement Contributions for the retirement plan, except for designated ad‐
ministrative costs, are sent to the Retirement Plan Trust. Funds added to the Trust may only be used for benefits paid to a plan participant or the surviving spouse of a plan participant. General Synod’s Investment Committee oversees the investments of the Retirement Plan Trust, and SunTrust Bank, Atlanta serves as Trustee and Custodian of the plan assets. The chairman of the Board’s Retirement Committee serves as the Board’s advisory member on the Investment Committee. The Retirement Committee and Synod’s Investment Commit‐
tee have developed a Memorandum of Understanding delineating the duties of each committee with respect to investment of retirement funds and administration of the program. General Synod funds the plan primarily from contributions made by churches and agencies of the Synod and establishes guidelines to APPENDIX
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ensure adequate funding based on recommendation from the Board. Currently, churches and agencies contribute 8.5% of the participant’s earnings. Regulations governing qualified plans limit the amount of earnings that can be recognized for Highly Compensated Employees, subject to annual adjustment by the Internal Revenue Service. Audit The independent certified public accounting firm of Millard and Moore, CPA, PA audits the financial activities of the Board. The audi‐
tor’s report for the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Retirement Plan is issued to each member of the Board, is submitted with the official re‐
port of the Board to the General Synod, and is available for review at the ARP Center, Greenville, SC. All financial activities of the Board are included in the General Synod audit. Administrative 5. To prepare and recommend to Synod each year a budget for the work of the Board. The proposed 2011 Operating Budget for the Board is attached and reflects allocations recommended by the Board of Stewardship to cover the Board’s meeting expenses and general office expenses. Ad‐
ministrative support for the Board is provided by Central Services, and the Board’s practice for a number of years has been to provide 25% of Central Services’ operating funds as approved by the Executive Board of Synod. The Board of Benefits has approved funding 50% of its commitment from resources for the insurance program and 50% from contributions for the retirement program. The balance of the budget is an estimation of funds received, disbursed, or added to fund balances for future use. 6. To make an Annual Report. 7. To appoint such administrators as are necessary for the work of the Board. The Board has appointed the executive director of Central Services as its administrative officer. Miscellaneous Officers for 2010 – 2011 Chairman: Guy H. Smith Vice‐Chairman: W. T. (Tom) Clary Secretary: Nat Stewart Treasurer: Chip Smith Administrative Officer: J. Paul Bell 456
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Meeting Dates November 4‐5, 2010, Bonclarken April 7‐8, 2011, Bonclarken November 3‐4, 2011, Bonclarken Recommendations: 1. That the Christmas Benevolent Fund Offering continue and that it be taken during the Thanksgiving Season and that all churches provide an opportunity for members to make contributions for this ministry. 2. That pastors and clerks be encouraged to be attentive to the spe‐
cial needs of retired Synod employees and widows of former em‐
ployees and ARP pastors and seek to assist the Board of Benefits in its ministry to these faithful servants. 3. That presbyteries direct all congregations (except for congregations that have been excluded by action of the Board of Benefits) to en‐
roll and pay premiums for all employees eligible to participate in the life, dependent life (if applicable), accidental death and dis‐
memberment, and long term disability plans. 4. That the proposed budget for 2011 be approved. 5. That all other actions of the Board as reported herein be affirmed. Respectfully submitted,
Board of Benefits
Guy H. Smith, Chairman
BOARD OF BENEFITS
2010 Synod Approved 2011 Proposed Revenues
Unrestricted for Operations
General Synod Allocation
9,000
6,300
A&R Interest
‐
‐
Total Unrestricted
9,000
6,300
Designated Estimates for Benevolence
Benevolent Fund Special Offering
60,000
60,000
Benevolent Fund Interest
2,100
700
J. C. Lott Trust
7,835
7,100
Total Benevolent
69,935
67,800
Group Insurance Resources
Group Insurance Premiums
3,972,982
3,959,654
Group Insurance Interest
90,000
90,000
Gain/(Loss) A&R Claim Reserve
‐
‐
Total Group Insurance
4,062,982
4,049,654
Retirement Plan Resources
Ola B. Hunter Trust for Retirement
1,849
1,849
ARP Retirement Plan
1,097,721
1,121,705
Total Retirement Plan
1,099,570
1,123,554
Total Revenues
$ 5,241,487 $ 5,247,308
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2010 Synod Approved 2011 Proposed Expenses
Board and General
Board Travel & Meeting
8,000
5,100
Office and Miscellaneous
1,000
1,200
Total Board and General
9,000
6,300
69,935
67,800
Benevolence
Benevolence
Group Insurance
Group Insurance Premiums, Claims, Reserve 4,000,000
3,975,000
Group Insurance Administrative Support
45,982
58,154
Fees‐A&R Claim Reserve
17,000
16,500
Total Group Insurance
4,062,982
4,049,654
ARP Retirement Plan
Audit
2,400
2,500
Actuarial Fees
2,700
12,500
Administrative Support
44,370
58,154
Miscellaneous Expenses
100
400
Transfer to Trustee
1,050,000
1,050,000
Total ARP Retirement Plan
1,099,570
1,123,554
Total Expenses
Net Income (Loss)
$ 5,241,487 $ 5,247,308
$ ‐
$ ‐
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF BONCLARKEN Dear Brothers in Christ: Visionaries and Servant Leaders‐‐‐Bonclarken has always been blessed to have individuals in leadership with vision and with ser‐
vants’ hearts. Our current Board is no different, and the vision of this Board for Bonclarken’s future led to the creation in 2009 of a 25‐Year Master Plan for the grounds of the Conference Center. The Board worked diligently to develop this Master Plan which outlines a comprehensive focus for our next 25 years. Before embark‐
ing upon ideas for suggested site improvements, the Board listened to user groups, conducted surveys, and solicited the help of the Trehel Corporation and RSCT architecture+design. While numerous site im‐
provements are desired, the Board concluded that five main areas are to be addressed in these Master Plan recommendations for the future ministry: ·
Renovations to the Heidelberg House; ·
Expanding youth offerings; ·
Creating a “Sense of Place” greenspace for guest gatherings; ·
Enhancing and improving entrances and security; and ·
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The Board expresses tremendous thanks to the hundreds of volun‐
teers who assist each year with this ministry. These volunteers bring their time and talents and are a wonderful encouragement to the Bon‐
clarken staff. The Board continues to be thankful for the financial support re‐
ceived from General Synod and praises God for His great faithfulness. General Synod has given the Bonclarken Board the authority for the overall management of the Conference Center, including all prop‐
erties owned. In the exercise of this authority, the Board implements the four duties as reflected in the Manual of Authorities and Duties. These duties are: Duty #1: “To be responsible for carrying out the PURPOSE of Bonclarken: ‘To serve God through the ministry of the Associate Reformed Presbyte‐
rian Synod by providing for the denomination opportunities for Chris‐
tian worship, education, recreation, and fellowship; by assuring a wholesome atmosphere for Christian development; and by making facilities available to the agencies and institutions of Synod, its Presby‐
teries and local congregations to fulfill their missions and goals.’ In the interest of oneness with God, the facilities may be shared with other Christian and educational groups when scheduling permits.” Response to this duty: ·
Opportunities for Christian worship, education, recreation, and fellowship are provided by Bonclarken through wonderful facilities with which God has blessed us. The Board reviews needs and creates plans for keeping these facilities in condition to maximize these oppor‐
tunities. ·
Assuring a wholesome atmosphere for Christian development is the primary duty of the staff of Bonclarken. The staff seeks to create an environment where our guests will be prepared to receive the call of the Holy Spirit. This duty is accomplished through work in areas of Guest Services, Food Service, Main‐
tenance, and Recreation. ·
Bonclarken is open year‐round, thereby making facilities avail‐
able to the agencies and institutions of Synod, its Presbyteries and local con‐
gregations to fulfill their missions and goals. In 2009, Bonclarken hosted 75 ARP events, which included General Synod, Family Bible Conference, Bonsenior, Horizon, Quest, Music Conference, two sessions of Camp Bonclarken, three sessions of Camp Joy, Presbytery youth retreats, individual ARP church weekends, and events for almost every agency of Synod. APPENDIX
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In the interest of oneness with God, the facilities may be shared with other Christian and educational groups when scheduling permits. Bon‐
clarken hosted 212 events for other Christian and educational groups in 2009. Duty #2: To elect officers and employ and supervise such persons as may be necessary for carrying on the work of Bonclarken. Response to this duty: ·
The following officers were elected to serve in 2010‐2011: Calvin Draffin, Chairman; Floy Jumper, Vice Chairman; Lee Logan, Secretary; Welch Bostick, Treasurer. Committee Chairs for this year are: Jim Ashburn, Administration Com‐
mittee, Jimmy Matthews, Buildings and Grounds Committee, and Lou Ann Aheron, Promotion and Services Committee. ·
The Board employs and supervises Chip Sherer as President of Bonclarken. Mr. Sherer has the responsibility of carrying out the policies of the Board and managing the day‐to‐day operations of the Center. Duty #3: To make such rules and regulations for its own government as may be consistent with the Constitution of Bonclarken Conference Center and the policies of Synod. Response to this duty: ·
See list of actions set forth below. Duty #4: To manage, sell, or lease any of the property under its control. Response to this duty: ·
The Board continued to ensure that all property owned by Bonclarken was appropriately managed and took the follow‐
ing significant actions from April 2009 through February 2010: Administrative Information Action taken at the May 9, 2009 Board meeting: ·
Approved the creation of a Spiritual Life Committee to aid the President in overseeing the spiritual aspects of Bon‐
clarken‐run camps and any other spiritual issues related to the operation of the conference center. ·
Granted authority to the Master Plan Committee to move forward with the Trehel Corporation to phases three and four 460
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of the planning process with the highest priority being to move youth out of the Heidelberg House east wing. ·
Approved that the President be allowed to investigate the possible purchase of two lots on Highland Lake Road. ·
Authorized the President to clear up ownership issues deal‐
ing with the Markley property. ·
Authorized the Administration, with the approval of the Ex‐
ecutive Committee, to borrow up to $25,000 from the Prop‐
erty Acquisition Fund at a rate of 3% (compounded annually) to be used for capital repairs. ·
Authorized the President and the Vice President for Finance to sign the Auditor’s letter issued and a copy of the audit re‐
port be submitted to Synod. Action taken at the October 31, 2009 Board meeting: ·
Approved the revised Memorandum of Understanding for Use of Synodical Hall between Bonclarken and ARPWM. ·
Approved the use of the 2009 endowment income as pro‐
posed by the Administration. ·
Approved the By‐Laws of Bonclarken Conference Center, Inc. as amended. ·
Approved the addition of language to the Bonclarken Person‐
nel Policy to include national sex offender background checks for both new and current staff and to address arrest, legal actions, and criminal convictions in order to comply with standards of the American Camp Association. ·
Approved Carl Shaw, CPA, to conduct the financial review for 2009. ·
Approved a “Resolution of Respect and Appreciation” in memory of Col. Richard “Dick” Weisner, Bonclarken Board member who passed away on September 2, 2009. Action taken at the January 16, 2010 Board meeting: ·
Approved a 2010 Operational Budget. ·
Approved a 2010 Non‐Operational Budget. ·
Authorized the Administration to place the funds received from the estate of the Rev. Ken McArthur in the endowment. ·
Adopted the revised and updated Administration Committee policies. ·
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Approved the Administration’s request that the Youth Cot‐
tage (which was approved for further study at the October 2009 meeting) not be constructed at this time. Adopted the revised and updated Promotion and Services Committee policies. Approved request of the Chairman to establish a special (non
‐standing) Development Committee to assist with fundrais‐
ing for Master Plan projects. Recommendations: We make the following recommendations for your consideration: 1. That a Bonclarken representative be given time during the presentation of this report to offer a brief review of the Master Plan for Bonclarken. 2. That General Synod continue to support Bonclarken in the allocation of Synod funds and in the annual Easter offering. 3. That General Synod continue to encourage all presbyteries, boards, and church organizations to choose Bonclarken for their retreats and conferences. 4. That the meetings of General Synod for 2011, 2012, and 2013 be held at Bonclarken beginning on June 7, 2011, June 5, 2012, and June 11, 2013. Respectfully submitted, Calvin Draffin, Chairman Board of Trustees Bonclarken Conference Center 462
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BONCLARKEN CONFERENCE CENTER 2010 Synod Approved
2011 Proposed
Revenue
Rooms
$ 717,310
$ 768,000
Food Service
543,025
502,000
Activity Fees
258,825
249,000
Programs
50,000
45,000
Camps
47,000
42,000
Gift Shop/Nibble Nook
42,000
37,000
Property Owners
40,000
40,000
Miscellaneous
35,000
33,000
Total Op. Revenue
$ 1,733,160
$ 1,716,000
General Synod
$ 151,900
$ 129,000
ARPWM
6,200
6,000
Mountain Club/Churches
131,000
145,000
Non‐Op. Revenue:
Easter Offering
14,000
13,000
Total Non‐Op. Rev.
$ 303,100
$ 293,000
Total Revenue
$ 2,036,260
$ 2,009,000
Expenses
Cost of Sales:
Food Service
$ 213,409
$ 196,000
Gift Shop/Nibble Nook
13,000
13,000
Total Cost of Sales
$ 226,409
$ 209,000
Total Pyrl/Benefits
$ 1,142,851
$ 1,213,800
Administration
$ 75,000
$ 95,000
Maintenance
45,000
47,000
Food Service
32,000
28,000
Housekeeping
80,000
81,000
Marketing
50,000
40,000
Programs
60,000
62,000
Property Insurance
85,000
65,200
Utilities
180,000
163,000
Debt Payment
50,000
Summer Staff
5,000
Other Expenses:
Other Expenses 5,000
5,000
Total Other Expenses
$ 667,000
$ 586,200
Total Op. Expenses
$ 2,036,260
$ 2,009,000
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THE REPORT OF WORLD WITNESS, THE BOARD OF FOREIGN MISSIONS, TO THE 2010 MEETING OF THE GENERAL SYNOD OF THE ASSOCIATE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH “In obedience to the Great Commission of the Lord Jesus Christ, all ARP churches must be engaged in proclaiming the Gospel and making disciples among the nations. World Witness, the Board of Foreign Missions, serves as a resource for local churches and coordinates the mission programs of the General Synod outside the U.S. and Canada.” (Manual of Authority and Duties: World Witness) Attached to this Manual mandate is the following list of duties. Along with each duty, you will find our report on activities associated with each. 1. To employ an Executive Director and to supervise the work of this person. The World Witness Board has employed Rev. Frank Van Dalen since June, 2005, to oversee the World Witness office and its staff. The office staff supports forty‐seven World Witness Missionaries, eight Candi‐
dates, ten Volunteers in Mission (VIM), and sixteen Cooperative Mis‐
sionaries. The annual evaluation of the Executive Director was con‐
ducted at the March meeting of the Board. This year World Witness mourned the loss of former Executive Director, Mr. John E. Mariner, on February 12, 2010. He had served as a missionary with the ARP denomination for thirty‐seven years. The Board recognizes that the present ministries, structure, and vision of World Witness are largely the result of the work of Mr. Mariner, mis‐
sionary to Pakistan from 1968 – 1978, and Executive Director from 1978 – 2005. The Lord greatly used Mr. Mariner to develop the foreign missions work of the ARP denomination. For that service, the Board expresses its deep gratitude to the Lord and to his family. Mr. Mariner is survived by his wife, Sally, and their three married daughters and grandchildren. 2. To receive, maintain, and disburse all funds contributed to World Witness. In the light of the current world economic recession, the World Wit‐
ness Board has kept close oversight of the fiscal health of World Wit‐
ness. The 2009 year saw a $500,000 reduction in expenses compared to the previous year: missionary salaries were frozen in January of 2009 and reduced by five percent in April, support for programs was re‐
duced, and careful attention was paid to administrative and develop‐
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ment costs (9.9% administrative, 3.6% development). The remaining 86.5% of funds are used to support World Witness missionaries and programs. Despite these efforts, however, World Witness ended the 2009 fiscal year with an operating loss of $62,495 out of total expenses of $4,823,059 (a deficit of 1.3%). The World Witness Board feels that this loss is manageable and, with further cost cutting and development, believes that a balanced budget is achievable in 2010. World Witness’ efforts at balancing its budget have been negatively affected by a $70,000 reduction in the Synod allocation over the past year ($716,000 reduced to $646,000). However, the World Witness Board expresses its gratitude for a 2006 – 2011 credit facility of up to $300,000 from the Synod to assist with cash flow until a dedicated fund is built up for this purpose. World Witness has borrowed up to $180,000 of this facility and has repaid $45,000 thus far. World Witness has a goal of further reducing this amount to less than $100,000 by December 31, 2010. The World Witness Board was extremely pleased that the 2009 Dixon Hughes Independent Audit report made no recommendations on financial practices in the office and only one recommendation on passwords to enhance security. In addition to this report, World Wit‐
ness has again met the requirements of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability. We also provide monthly financial reports to the ARP Synod Director of Finance. 3. To consider applications from missionary candidates and, upon appoint‐
ment of the candidates, to direct and supervise their preparation for foreign work and to conduct a commissioning service. World Witness is also continuing with its program of sustainable de‐
ployment of candidates at the rate of one or two per Board meeting. The past year has not seen any significant increase of numbers of mis‐
sionaries compared to previous years. Missionary candidates currently developing support are: Mark & Natalie Witte, Jeff & Lisa King [Mexico]; Ken Lotze [ARPConnect]; and Caitlin Munro [Spain]. Andrew & Lauren Goodman are approved candidates for Mexico, but their departure is delayed until Andrew has completed his Ph.D. studies at Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia. 4. To supervise the work of the missionaries on the field. The World Witness Board in accordance with its Strategic Plan (January 2009) has continued its refocus on the following eight fields: Pakistan, Iran, Turkey, ARPConnect, Mexico, Germany, North Korea, APPENDIX
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and the Mobile Theological Training Team. In addition, specialized ministries are located in Israel, Ukraine, Spain, Wales and Scotland. Of these fields, ARPConnect is a joint ministry with ONA in the United States, and the Mobile Theological Training field is a non‐geographical ministry which focuses on assisting seminaries in the Developing World. The North Korea field is still in the process of development. Missionaries currently serving full‐time with World Witness are: Andy & Nannette Howard, Geoffrey & Christine Fogus, Len and Wendy Branham [Pakistan]; Tat and Patty Stewart, Fariborz & Shirin Khandani (on economic‐leave‐of‐absence for 2010) [Persia]; Alex & Jamie Pettett [Israel]; Erik & Laurie Meberg, Rob & Rachel Turner, Joshua & Vonia Thomas, Sebastien & Patti Bennicourt [Turkey]; Scott & Victoria Andes [Ukraine]; Judi Hodges, Rebekah Carson, Jeff & Suz‐
anne Allers [Germany]; Lonnie & Kathy Humes [Spain]; Dottie Bigham [Wales]; Judy Buis [Scotland]; John & Sarah Ellen Carson, Jack & Nancy Whytock, David Galletta [Mobile Theological Training Team]; Ali Mitchell, Joseph & Julie Alghrary [ARPConnect]; Juan Car‐
los & Ruth Bonilla, Scott & Julie Moore, Jim & Gala Coad, Eric & Gin‐
ger Lockamy [Mexico]; and Sheila Osborne [Short Term Coordinator & Women’s Liaison]. On December 31, 2009, World Witness retired missionary, Mrs. Sarah Hunter Pressly, who had served in Pakistan and Mexico from 1947 until her retirement in 1987, went to be with the Lord. Sarah Pressly had initially served with her husband, Rev. Frank Pressly for twenty four years in Pakistan, and then continued as a single mission‐
ary for the remainder of her service. The Board is deeply grateful to the Lord for the faithful and energetic service of Sarah Pressly and commends her to the Lord and His rest. In March, 2010, the World Witness Board accepted with regret the resignation of Dr. Andrew & Mrs. Norine Brunson. As an ordained minister of the Word, Dr. Brunson depends upon the endorsement of his presbytery in order to continue ministry in Turkey. During the past year it became evident that this endorsement was in question as a re‐
sult of Dr. Brunson’s increasing commitment to “Reformed Charis‐
matic” doctrine and practice. The World Witness Board affirms that presbytery is the essential body in the ARP denomination and that personnel decisions related to ordained servants are subject to their oversight. In March, 2010, the Board recognized that, due to unresolved health issues, missionary Jeff Osborne would no longer be able to con‐
tinue as an overseas missionary. However, the Board continues to em‐
ploy Mrs. Sheila Osborne in the important role of Short Term Coordi‐
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nator which was pioneered by Rev. and Mrs. Juan Carlos (Ruth) Bonilla. Well over one hundred ARP’s have been trained yearly and sent overseas (particularly Wales) during the past five years. They have become a significant pool out of which long‐term missionaries are drawn, as well as those who are missions‐minded leaders in their home churches. World Witness has worked with Christian Education Ministries to promote a training philosophy in ARP churches in which young people begin ministry in the local church setting (e.g. with Child Evangelism Fellowship clubs); then serve in Appalachia; fol‐
lowed by ministry in Wales, and conclude their training with intern‐
ships in Mexico, Germany and Spain. Each step exposes the young people to additional cross‐cultural experiences as they learn to share the Gospel with the harassed and helpless lost souls of this world. (Matthew 9:36) In addition to this training program, World Witness recognizes the importance of VIM for its ministries to develop and succeed. VIM status is allocated to missionaries who have been screened by the Board in order to support a World Witness ministry field. They in‐
clude: Frank & Helen Miller and Pablo Song [Mexico]; Sung Doh & Dong‐Ju Lee Oh [Malaysia]; Dr. Susan McCollum, Dr. Robert & Anne Belding, Dr. Jane Jennings, Gary & Joyce Letchworth, Ron & Pam Brunson, and Lee Shelnutt [Pakistan]. Rev. Shelnutt has been approved by the Board to develop a pilot “Barnabas Mentoring Program” for ARP pastors in Pakistan who are guided through studies in the Er‐
skine Theological Seminary’s Distance Education Network (EDEN). 5. To take charge of and administer any property, in this or foreign countries, that may be given or acquired for the advancement of the work. World Witness has property holdings in Pakistan (Sahiwal, Chitcha‐
watni, Rahim Yar Khan, Karachi), Turkey (Izmir), and Mexico (San Luis Potosi and Rio Verde). The Board has approved the sale of two properties in San Luis Potosi in Mexico with the proceeds being re‐
invested in the repair and maintenance of existing properties as well as existing ministries. The Board plans to continue a program of reducing its property holdings in Mexico resulting in an increased flexibility in the location of its missionaries. 6. To present the challenge and needs of service on the foreign mission field. The World Witness Board presents the following personnel needs on the foreign mission field. All Fields: Individuals and families are needed who have exhibited the various spiritual gifts of the Church, and have demonstrated the passion to use them to advance the Gospel and the Reformed faith in foreign cultures. APPENDIX
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Muslim Fields Pakistan 1. Physicians in fields such as general surgery, internal medi‐
cine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, and orthopedics (short‐term & long
‐term). 2. Medical staff, including nurse practitioner, midwives, physi‐
cian assistant, anesthesia, surgical nurse. 3. Chaplain for the hospital which includes overseeing staff outreach to patients. Iran Theologically trained personnel for the Internet Seminary. Turkey Church planters and theological trainers. ARPConnect Individuals with a burden to see Muslims come to Christ in the continental US and Canada. Heritage Fields Germany 1. Theologically trained person to assist in church planter train‐
ing. 2. Children and youth workers, including one‐year internships. ARP Synods Overseas Pakistan 1. Theological educators and trainers for Discipleship Training Programs. 2. Teachers to support and oversee denationalized schools. Mexico 1. Theological educators and church planters. 2. Church program trainer/developer (CE/Youth/Sunday School/Childrenʹs ministry). Mobile Theological Training Team An Old Testament theological educator (PhD qualified) to com‐
plete the membership of this team. Short‐Term Ministry 1. Churches can send groups to Mexico, Wales, Spain and Ber‐
lin. 2. Medical professionals are needed in Pakistan. World Witness Office contact: Rev. John Hopkins – [email protected] or 864/233.5226 (O) 7. To prepare and present to the General Synod a budget for World Witness and the Boardʹs operations. G
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In response to the continued decrease in income during the longest recession in recent history, the Board has developed a revised operat‐
ing plan for 2010. This includes freezing salaries in 2010 after a 5% reduction in 2009; reducing the subsidy for the Christian Hospital Sa‐
hiwal from $150,000 to $120,000; and, making significant program cuts. (For example, support for Camp Maranatha has been reduced from $36,000 to $20,000.) These reductions in the support of ministry pro‐
grams should not be sustained in the long‐term if these ministries are to develop. For the 2011 proposed budget, the Board is anticipating a recovery in the economy. The Board has thus approved restoring base salaries to the 2008 level (from $20,913 to $21,964); increasing expenditures on programs; and increasing the number of missionaries on the field. Due to savings developed over the past year, this proposed 2011 budget of $4,422,414 is still below the $4,586,440 approved by General Synod for 2010. WORLD WITNESS CORE BUDGET Income
General Synod Allocation
Public Support
Missionary Direct Support
Missionary Work
Investments
ST Trips
Total Income
Expenses
Missionary Direct Support
Mexico
Pakistan
Pakistan Hospital
2010
Synod Approved
2011
Board Proposed
724,000
684,564
800,000
654,414
2,640,234
358,642
49,000
100,000
4,556,440
2,500,000
423,000
45,000
0
4,422,414
2,621,888
49,700
573,860
2,605,804
65,600
220,332
126,000
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2010
Synod Approved
100,000
108,000
4,200
2,000
1,000
44,100
51,400
2,400
4,800
12,000
Turkey
Russia
Germany
Ukraine
Spain
Scotland
Persia
US
Wales
Israel
ARP Connect
MT3
Supporting Services (Office)
ST Trips
Total Expenses
911,092
100,000
$4,586,440
2011
Board Proposed
76,000
30,000
2,000
1,500
2,400
7,200
112,400
2,400
6,000
7,200
6,000
1,151,578
0
$4,422,414
In 2011 World Witness plans to continue with the accounting struc‐
ture which balances Stewardship (Core Budget) and Vision. The Stew‐
ardship/Core Budget category focuses on sustainability and the proper use of current resources which the Lord has entrusted to World Wit‐
ness. It includes Direct Support of missionary personnel as well as the support of Core Programs that are needed to sustain effective ministry. In the 2011 budget, the Stewardship/Core category amounts to 4.42 million dollars. The Vision/Growth category which recognizes that our Lord Jesus, the Head of the Church, has limitless resources and plans ahead to use those resources, as He provides the opportunity, has been set at $686,500. WORLD WITNESS 2011 BUDGET: STEWARDSHIP & VISION Stewardship
Missionary Core Direct Support
Programs
Income
General Synod Allo‐
cation
Missionary Support
Missionary Work
Bequests
0.00
2,500,000.00
400,000.00
800,000.00
150,000.00
Vision
Vision/
Growth
0.00
293,000.00
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Investments
Administrative Fees
Other Income
Where Needed Most
Expenses
Mexico
Germany
Turkey
Pakistan‐Hospital
Pakistan‐Mission
Ukraine
Spain
Wales
Scotland
Persia
ARPConnect
MT3
Israel
US Ministries
Pass‐through ministries
Support Services
Stewardship
Missionary Core Direct Programs
Support
45,000.00
190,000.00
47,000.00
Vision/
Growth
25,000.00
368,500.00
2,900,000.00
413,656.00
193,248.00
377,894.00
100,371.00
177,948.00
117,385.00
93,062.00
61,677.00
74,276.00
197,297.00
291,786.00
289,100.00
114,274.00
103,830.00
290,414.00
722,414.00
65,600.00
30,000.00
76,000.00
126,000.00
220,332.00
2,000.00
1,500.00
2,400.00
2,400.00
7,200.00
7,200.00
6,000.00
6,000.00
112,400.00
686,500.00
10,000.00
10,000.00
100,000.00
112,000.00
2,000.00
3,000.00
3,000.00
3,000.00
10,000.00
10,000.00
15,000.00
15,000.00
58,000.00
0.00 0.00
1,151,578.00
2,605,804.00 1,816,610.00
Total Stewardship Budget
(Direct Support & Core)
$4,422,414
335,500.00
686,500.00
Vision
Recommendations: 1. That the Report of World Witness, the Board of Foreign Missions of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church be adopted and printed in the Minutes of General Synod. 2. That the presbyteries, sessions, congregations and members of the ARP General Synod be encouraged to pray for the Lord’s provision for His work in the coming year. APPENDIX
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3. That the proposed 2011 Budget of World Witness as included in this report and as amended by the 2010 General Synod be adopted. 4. That the General Synod continue to remember retired ARP mission‐
aries (Dr. and Mrs. Ron Brunson, Mrs. P.G. Covone, Miss Dorothy Dagenhart, Mrs. Judy Doudoukjian, Rev. and Mrs. Gary Letchworth, Mr. and Mrs. Don Schwencer, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Warner, Dr. and Mrs. Reynolds Young) in prayer. 5. That presbyteries, sessions, congregations and members of the ARP General Synod be made aware of the opportunities for missionary service in the US and overseas and that they be challenged to “ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest field.” (Matthew 9:38) 6. That the Synod recognize that the present ministries, structure, and vision of World Witness are largely the result of the work of the for‐
mer Executive Director of World Witness, Mr. John Mariner, a mis‐
sionary to Pakistan from 1968 – 1978, and the Executive Director from 1978 – 2005. The Synod expresses its gratitude to the Lord and the family of Mr. Mariner for his many years of faithful service. The Synod also expresses its deep sympathy to his family on their loss of a husband, father and grandfather. 7. That the Synod expresses its heartfelt sympathy to the family of former missionary Mrs. Sarah Pressly on the loss of their mother and grandmother. The Synod is grateful for her many years of faith‐
ful, selfless service as well as her example to all of a deep devotion and love for the Lord and His people. Respectfully submitted, William Kidd, Chairman REPORT OF THE BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRIES “Equipping the Saints” In a year filled with so many storms nationwide, Jesus’ teaching about the wise man building his house upon the rock has never seemed more appropriate. Storms surround us, literally, as well as financially, and spiritually and the condition of the foundation is of critical importance. Christian Education should be a foundational focus in every church, and it is the goal of Christian Education Minis‐
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and be thoroughly equipped. Just as the local church is dedicated to meeting the spiritual needs of its people, CEM is dedicated to doing everything within our ability and scope of authority and resources to provide the local church with the expertise/training to effectively teach the truths of God’s word. The board of Christian Education Ministries is excited about the future of Christian education in the ARP and the role that CEM is going to play in that future. Together, let’s build foun‐
dations that are steadfast, grounded in God’s Word. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Organization: Officers: Chairman – Bob Whittet, Vice Chairman – Chad Rey‐
nolds, Secretary – Kathy Barron Committees: Executive Committee Administration Committee Events Committee Resource Committee Finance Committee Board Meetings: The Board of Christian Education Ministries held two meetings since the last Synod meeting. These meetings were held on September 12‐13, 2009 and February 10‐12, 2010 . Authority: Christian Education Ministries of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church is the agency of the General Synod which shall plan, organize, administer, and promote the teaching ministry of the Church, except for that higher education pro‐
vided by Erskine College and Erskine Theological Seminary; and shall carry out its responsibilities in relation to the presbyteries and congregations in cooperation with the other boards and com‐
mittees of the General Synod. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ In the exercise of its authority the Board shall comply with the Standards of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, and its poli‐
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The format of this report is based on the duties and work as defined in the Manual of Authorities and Duties for Officers and Agencies and Rules of Order of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (MAD 2009). Duties and Work Underway… 1. To employ such administrators and staff as are necessary for the work of the Board and to supervise the execution of the Board policies. · The board continued their contract with Mr. Matt Ross as a re‐
source consultant. · The board voted to allow the administrative assistant position to become full‐time starting in June of 2010. · The board approved Rev. Bob Whittet as a CEM trainer. · The board will have a special day of planning in September 2010 to study its current structure. 2. To prepare and recommend to Synod each year, a budget to do the work of the Board and to oversee the use of financial resources designated by the Synod for these purposes. (See budget at end of this report.) 3. To initiate, develop, promote, coordinate, and evaluate compre‐
hensive programs of Christian education for Synod, presbyteries, con‐
gregations that will help to equip the saints for their ministries in the world. (Ephesians 4:12) •
CEM established a new Web site for the ARP bookstore. The Web site is found at http://www.arpbookstore.com. It is the goal of CEM to continue to update the bookstore and make it a source of help to churches and presbyteries. •
The board continues to work on developing a devotional study of the Westminster Confession of Faith utilizing the monthly articles in the ARP Magazine by Dr. Wilfred Bellamy. •
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4. To provide and recommend curriculum and other materials neces‐
sary for the teaching ministry (i.e., Sunday School, catechism training, mid‐week programming, Vacation Bible School, etc.). •
CEM continues to work on the Adult Quarterly (Sunday School Curriculum). Power points are now available for this resource. •
CEM is now working on a Vacation Bible School Curriculum based on a “Missions” theme. •
CEM is working on a stewardship resource to be used in the local churches. New stewardship brochures have recently been produced and are available for purchase at the ARP bookstore. •
CEM should have the second Sr. High curriculum book out •
CEM’s resource committee has read, studied, and reviewed soon written by Dr. Jay Younts. several books in children’s ministry. Four of these books were approved and made available in the ARP bookstore. The committee is now studying discipleship material and will then study stewardship material. •
The board continues to work closely with Great Commis‐
sion Publications. Dr. E. Brent Turner, Executive Director of CEM, has spoken at one of their conferences and has at‐
tended their board meeting with CEM’s current chairman, Rev. Bob Whittet. CURRENT SUGGESTED CURRICULUM RESOURCES A wide variety of curriculum resource materials are currently available for churches. Materials selected need to be studied to make sure they conform to Reformed theology. It is the responsibility of each session to select materi‐
als which the session feels are best suited to the needs of the congregation. The following materials have been endorsed and recommended by the Board of Christian Education Ministries as being in doctrinal conformity with the ARP Standards and of excellent quality: 1. The Adult Quarterly of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (Order from the ARP Center, Christian Education Minis‐
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tries, One Cleveland St., Ste. 110, Greenville, SC 29601‐3696, (864) 232‐8297, ext. 233.) Written by Dr. William B. Evans, Associate pro‐
fessor of Bible and Religion at Erskine College. 2. Great Commission Publications (Great Commission Publications, 3640 Windsor Park Dr., Suite 100, Suwanee, GA 30174‐1800, (800) 695‐3387. Sponsored by the Orthodox Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Church in America, and based on the view that Chris‐
tian education is for evangelism and personal commitment. Materi‐
als are available for preschoolers through adults. 5. To inform Synod, presbyteries, pastors, sessions, DCEʹs, superinten‐
dents, and chairmen of local Christian education committees concern‐
ing trends and developments in Christian Education. •
The board heard reports from all the Presbytery representa‐
tives concerning the work that was going on in each Presby‐
tery. •
The board also encouraged all Christian Education Presby‐
tery representatives to carry all pertinent Christian Educa‐
tion information back to their presbytery for implementa‐
tion. •
CEM Staff met with different presbyteries and is working on •
CEM held several CE workshops in different churches and being a “HELP” to them. presbyteries. Goals: •
CEM would like to assist as many churches as possible in the denomination in the area of Christian Education. 6. To develop and supervise a full program of camps, conferences, re‐
treats, etc., and when requested to assist presbyteries in these areas. •
The board looked at its existing camps and conferences and was encouraged by the continued strong attendance pat‐
terns: Horizon Conference (Sr. High Conference) attendance ‐ 375 Quest Conference (Jr. High Conference) attendance ‐ 369 Camp Joy—3 full sessions in Bonclarken Conference Center with 137 campers and 131 counselors and 11 staff mem‐
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Camp Joy Florida (Camp Aurora in Lake Wales, Florida) ‐ This was our first year in Florida. Appalachian Mission—457 ARP young people and adults from 39 churches conducted Vacation Bible Schools in 21 locations in the states of Kentucky, Tennessee and Vir‐
ginia ministering to more than 600 children Bonsenior (Senior Adult Conference) was held at Bonclarken with 72 in attendance Elder/Deacon Training (Lake Wales, Florida) attendance – 130 Elder/Deacon Triaining (Memphis, Tennessee) attendance ‐ 110 The board decided that every camp and conference should be self‐supporting. Goals: •
CEM is working with Florida Presbytery on a future confer‐
ence with juniors (3rd – 5th graders). •
CEM is working with North East Presbytery on a future youth conference within the Presbytery bounds. •
CEM is working with Rev. Paul Patrick, Chaplain at Erskine College, on an annual collegiate conference which nurtures ARP college‐aged men and women. •
CEM is working to provide educational workshops that can further help equip pastors in their ministries. 7. To cooperate with other Christian denominations in carrying out all phases of the teaching ministry. • CEM intends to continue a good relationship with Great Commission Publications (PCA and OPC), Christian Educa‐
tion and Publications (PCA) and with other denominations. Goals: • CEM hopes to join with Great Commission Publications and Christian Education and Publications in the 2020 vision pro‐
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8. To help local congregations to plan, promote, and execute the best possible teaching ministry by: a. Providing and promoting opportunities for leadership training; b. Developing and promoting Christian education activities for congregations; c. Assisting, when requested, in the development of congre
gational libraries. d. Making available relevant media resources for loan or purchase from the office of Christian Education Ministries. •
CEM held several training sessions in local churches in the area of Christian Education. •
CEM held planning meetings with CE workers to help plan •
CEM continues to be a place where churches can freely call and promote CE work in churches. and receive help with resources for their particular church. 9. To promote job opportunities for those who may be called into the ministry of Christian Education. •
CEM has established a page on its Web site to promote job opportunities in the area of Christian Education. 10. To collect annual reports from congregations on their teaching ministries and to make summary reports available to the General Synod and to Presbytery committees on the status of Christian Education Ministries in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. •
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Recommendations: 1. CEM recommends that the 2011 budget be approved. 2. CEM recommends that two additional at‐large members be added to the CEM board and that the rotation be revised to 4 years for new members. (This recommendation is based on the increased workload of individual Board members as CEM seeks to move forward with numerous projects.) Respectfully submitted, Bob Whittet, Chairman CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRIES 2010 Synod Revenues
Approved 2011 Proposed Denominational Ministry Allocation
$ 227,651
$ 227,651
Easter Offering Allocation
11,556
9,985
Contributions for Ministry
4,300
4,400
Miscellaneous Income
1,100
900
Registration and Fees
333,675
349,200
Sales & Subscriptions
51,300
81,360
Interest Allocation
2,000
1,604
Special Endowment Fund Gift
1,250
1,250
Total Revenues
$ 632,832
$ 676,350
Total Salaries & Benefits
220,007
221,400
Staff Expenses
44,031
41,630
Board/Committee Expenses
12,750
10,500
Promotional Expenses
4,725
2,380
Resources
4,200
4,410
Equipment
2,684
2,700
Communications
638
1,900
Rent
9,880
11,600
Office Expenses
9,030
7,100
Total General Office
31,157
30,090
Facility Management
650
800
Contingency
5,000
5,000
Expenses
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2010 Synod Approved 2011 Proposed Publications
Adult Quarterly
22,778
31,300
Adult Quarterly Editor
16,883
17,200
Book Store Purchases
3,390
24,800
Other Publications Expenses
424
1,600
Total Publications
43,475
74,900
Conferences and Training
Room & Board Expenses
236,200
239,700
Honorariums & Fees
21,838
20,600
Travel
9,610
8,380
Planning
5,589
4,200
Supplies
19,442
14,300
Promotional
2,839
7,200
Total Conferences and Training
295,518
294,380
Total Expenses
$ 652,589
$ 678,700
Change in Fund Balance
$ (19,757) $ (2,350)
Beginning Fund Balance
$ 136,412
$ 184,531
Ending Fund Balance
$ 116,655
$ 182,181
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF OUTREACH NORTH AMERICA Introducing people in the United States and Canada to Jesus Christ by helping our presbyteries plant new churches and renew existing churches. This report will highlight how we have pursued the main duties as‐
signed to ONA by Synod in the Manual of Authorities and Duties. 1. To work with our presbyteries and other agencies to develop and implement strategies for evangelism, including strategies to help our presbyteries and churches reach the increasingly ethnically di‐
verse population in the United States and Canada. · ONA adopted the following 5‐year goal in the area of evangel‐
ism: o To see a majority of ARP churches teaming with the board toward renewal, evangelism, church planting, and outreach to include the immediate ethnicities within the communities our churches reside. · John Kimmons continues on staff with ONA as Director of Evangelism and Care. Many ARP Churches have invited John 480
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to preach or to speak at training events, special services, or retreats. · ONA postponed for a year the introduction of the special em‐
phasis each February on the free offer of the Gospel. With the ARP magazine combining issues for February, with the atten‐
tion of Synod focused on the called meeting of Synod, and with the amount of work needed to produce the materials for this emphasis, it will be better to introduce this emphasis in February 2011. ONA will seek cooperation with Christian Education Ministries to provide churches with materials, prayers, lesson outlines, and possibly even audio and video to help churches in celebrating and applying the ARP heritage of the free offer of the Gospel. · ONA continued to work with Erskine Seminary in teaching a required course on evangelism and an elective course on church planting and renewal. In January we plan to again work with World Witness and Erskine Seminary to teach a missions course called Islam in the West: A Missiological Per‐
spective. · ONA provided scholarships to lower the costs for participants in the Dearborn mission trip. This trip helps to equip people in the ARP Church to reach out to the growing population of Muslims in the US and Canada. 2. To work with our presbyteries and other agencies to develop and implement strategies to enhance church vitality. · ONA adopted the following 5‐year goals in the area of church vitality: o
The Director of Church Renewal will make at least one formal renewal presentation in each ARP pres‐
bytery. On average, a minimum of two such presen‐
tations will be made each year. o
A minimum of two HIGH M‐PACT Revitalization trainer/coaches will be developed in each ARP pres‐
bytery. One trainer coach from each presbytery that has hosted a revitalization cluster will be in place within the first two years; the remaining trainer/
coaches by the end of the five‐year span. o In coordination with presbytery church extension chairmen and committees, a minimum number of churches in each presbytery will be identified and APPENDIX
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engaged in full church revitalization training and coach‐
ing. Identification of these churches will be made within the first two years with all training complete by the end of the five‐year span. o
The HIGH M‐PACT Revitalization Digital Train‐
ing Catalog will be made easily accessible to all ARP churches no later than September 1, 2010. Ken Priddy continues to work with churches as ONA Director of Church Renewal. Ken is seeking an individ‐
ual from each presbytery to receive HIGH M‐PACT Re‐
vitalization trainer/coach training in order to provide renewal training within the presbytery. The goal is for each presbytery to have trainer/coaches who have been trained by Ken so that they can provide training within the presbytery. Ken is working to produce material in CD and webinar format that will be easily accessible for ARP Churches. 3. To work with our presbyteries and other agencies to develop and implement strategies for new church development and for ARP ex‐
pansion in the United States and Canada. • ONA adopted the following 5‐year goals in the area of new church development and ARP expansion: o Stimulate the ARP culture in order to make church planting more visible and attractive. o Attract, train & develop the very best candidates for church planting. o Identify/design new models for church planting and communicate them. o Mission churches will be setting the example for other churches through engagement in kingdom advancement. • The following mission congregations have received fi‐
nancial supplements from Outreach North America dur‐
ing all or part of the period since the last Synod meeting. Catawba Indian Land, SC Rev. Gary Stiltner First Good Shepherd, Charlotte, NC Rev. Walt DeHart Hope Chapel, Greensboro, NC Rev. Todd Jones Rivertown replant, Hillsborough, NC Rev. Ross Durham 482
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Tapestry, Charlotte, NC Rev. Jarvis Ross Florida Christ Community, Apollo Beach, Fl Rev. Charlie Lewis SonLife, Jacksonville, FL Rev. Bob Hovey Mississippi Valley Havana, Havana, AR Rev. Moises Chan Northeast Christ, Grove City, PA Dr. Iain Duguid TriState, Chester, WV Rev. Rick Anderson Second Travelers, Travelers Rest, SC Rev. Bill Barron International Community Outreach (Swahili) Rev. Isaac Gitundu Tennessee‐Alabama Connections, Madison, AL Dr. Bob Illman • Outreach North America has also helped presbyteries pre‐
pare new mission developer candidates by providing sup‐
plements for church planting residencies and internships. The following men have received residency or internship funding during all or part of the period since the last Synod meeting: Greg Duke, Charlie Jones, and Jae Park. • ONA has provided training for mission developers over the past year through a Mission Developer retreat (theme: The Church Planter as Preacher) in January at Bonclarken, sending people to the Global Church Advancement church planting basic course in Orlando (directed by Dr. Steve Childers of RTS Orlando), and through quarterly new church community meetings in Charlotte. John Kimmons oversees these quarterly meetings. • ONA assessed a total of six potential church planting can‐
didates/couples in an assessment center in August. Through a several year long study of successful ARP mis‐
sion developers, ONA has developed a new list of church planting competencies needed by mission developers in the ARP Church. This new list of competencies will shape the direction of mission developer recruitment, assessment, and training in the future. The next scheduled assessment center is August 2010. APPENDIX
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ONA has worked with First Presbytery to help First Presbytery launch a mission congregation in the Leith area of Edinburgh, Scotland. The mission developer, Athole Rennie, and his family are with us at Synod and we request 10 minutes for Athole to address the Synod. The brochure Why Plant Churches in Scotland will be available at the ONA booth at Synod for delegates to take back to their churches. ONA is again working with Erskine Seminary in Er‐
skine’s fall home missions emphasis November 9 – 11. Our speaker this year will be Dr. Bruce Finn from the Philadelphia area new church network of the PCA. Bruce has done research on the benefits of small churches being involved in church planting. ONA will invite each presbytery to send a representative from their church extension committee to attend the November 9, 2010 Chapel at Erskine and then meet with Dr. Finn af‐
terwards.
To better monitor stewardship of the resources allocated from Synod, ONA has begun requiring continuation requests at each board meeting from missions wishing to remain under support beyond the first year. These re‐
quests are to include a financial statement. 4. To serve as liaison to the American Bible Society. • ONA provided a short description of the American Bible Society work for Synod’s Thanksgiving special offering insert. • You can find more information about the American Bible Society at the Web site: www.americanbible.org. 5. To communicate the importance of financial support for these purposes and to oversee the use of financial resources received from all sources for these purposes. • ONA adopted the following 5‐year goals in the area of finance: o Develop an evaluation tool for a successful mis‐
sion proposal and continued support for the church plant utilizing the document Elements of a 484
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Well‐Planted ARP Church that was developed through a study of successful ARP church plants. o Pursue new opportunities to seek additional funding beyond the Denominational Ministry Fund to continue to plant new churches. (i.e., mailings, dinners, campaigns, available grants, personal requests) o Develop and establish a cadre of potential finan‐
cial and administrative coaches to work with church planters as requested. Due to both the positive growth of the Revolving Loan Fund and inflation of land and building costs over the years, we are requesting that Synod approve the follow‐
ing changes to the ONA Policy book. These changes will provide more help to new churches seeking to purchase land and/or build a first building. o The interest rate will be fixed at 2% below cur‐
rent commercial bank rates for 15‐year fixed rate home mortgage in the local community; how‐
ever, the rate will not be below 3%. [This will replace the current paragraph VI.C.3.b.(3): The interest rate will be fixed at 1.5% below current commercial bank rates for a 15‐year fixed rate home mortgage in the local community; how‐
ever, the rate will not be below 5%.] o The maximum amount of the loan will be $500,000. [This will replace the current para‐
graph VI.C.3.b.(5): The maximum amount of the loan will be $400,000.] ONA is in the process of bringing the servicing of the Revolving Loan mortgages in house, using Central Ser‐
vices as the custodian, saving in fees to an outside custo‐
dian and providing better service to our churches. 6. To prepare and recommend to Synod each year a budget with which to do the work of this Board. (See budget at the end of this report) 7. To appoint such administrators as are necessary for the work of the Board. APPENDIX
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Program staff: Alan Avera, Executive Director; John Kimmons, Director of Evangelism and Care; and Ken Priddy, Director of Church Renewal. • Administration Staff: Jean Piscina, Office Manager; and Tessa Taylor, Administrative Assistant for Publications and Communication. 8. To make an annual report to the General Synod. • The ONA board has noted that there is no provision in our Policy Book in the event that a presbytery church extension chairman is providentially hindered from at‐
tending a particular board meeting. Since it is crucial that each presbytery have a qualified representative at our board meetings, we request that Synod approve a change in the ONA Policy Book to provide for a “presbytery approved alternate if the chairman is not able to attend.” Recommendations: 1. That Synod affirm the 5‐year goals adopted by the board of Outreach North America: • To see a majority of ARP churches teaming with the board toward renewal, evangelism, church planting, and outreach to include the immediate ethnicities within the communities our churches reside. • The Director of Church Renewal will make at least one formal renewal presentation in each ARP presbytery. On average, a minimum of two such presentations will be made each year. • A minimum of two HIGH M‐PACT Revitalization trainer/coaches will be developed in each ARP presby‐
tery. One trainer coach from each presbytery that has hosted a revitalization cluster will be in place within the first two years; the remaining trainer/coaches by the end of the five‐year span. • In coordination with presbytery church extension chair‐
men and committees, a minimum number of churches in each presbytery will be identified and engaged in full church revitalization training and coaching. Identifica‐
tion of these churches will be made within the first two years with all training complete by the end of the five‐
year span. 486
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2. 3. 4. The HIGH M‐PACT Revitalization Digital Training Cata‐
log will be made easily accessible to all ARP churches no later than September 1, 2010. Stimulate the ARP culture in order to make church plant‐
ing more visible and attractive. Attract, train & develop the very best candidates for church planting. Identify/design new models for church planting and communicate them. That mission churches will be setting the example for other churches through engagement in kingdom ad‐
vancement. Develop an evaluation tool for a successful mission pro‐
posal and continued support for the church plant utiliz‐
ing the document Elements of a Well‐Planted ARP Church that was developed through a study of successful ARP church plants. Pursue new opportunities to seek additional funding beyond the Denominational Ministry Fund to continue to plant new churches. (i.e., mailings, dinners, cam‐
paigns, available grants, personal requests) Develop and establish a cadre of potential financial and administrative coaches to work with church planters as requested. That Rev. Athole Rennie be given 10 minutes to address Synod regarding church planting in Scotland. That Synod encourage each presbytery to select at least one indi‐
vidual to receive HIGH M‐PACT Revitalization trainer/coach training from Ken Priddy, and then ask that person to provide training in church renewal to their presbyteries. That Synod approve the following changes to the ONA Policy Book in section VI.C. concerning Revolving Loans: o
Replace paragraph VI.C.3.b.(3) with “The inter‐
est rate will be fixed at 2% below current com‐
mercial bank rates for 15‐year fixed rate home mortgage in the local community; however, the rate will not be below 3%.” The paragraph cur‐
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15‐year fixed rate home mortgage in the local community; however, the rate will not be below 5%.” o
Replace paragraph VI.C.3.b.(5) with “The maxi‐
mum amount of the loan will be $500,000.” The paragraph currently reads: “The maximum amount of the loan will be $400,000.” o
In coordination with the above changes, in paragraph VI.C.3.c.(1) eliminate the words “up to $400,000” because the maximum amount of the loan is already spelled out in the paragraph on terms of the loan. The paragraph will read: “The primary purpose of the Revolving Loan Fund is to make available for new church devel‐
opment loans up to $400,000 for land purchases and for building the first unit.” o
Also in coordination with the above changes, eliminate paragraphs VI.C.3.c.(9) and (10) be‐
cause these paragraphs are redundant. The terms are already spelled out in paragraph VI.C.3.B Terms of the Loan. The eliminated paragraphs currently read: “(9.) Loans will bear an interest rate of 1.5% less than the prevailing rate unless otherwise specified by the Board. (10.) Loans will be granted for a period of fif‐
teen years.” o
Renumber the remaining items in this section after the eliminated paragraphs. That Synod approve the following change to the ONA Policy Book in section I.A. concerning board membership: o
Replace the period with a comma at the end of paragraph I.A.1.a. and add “or a qualified pres‐
bytery‐approved alternate if the chairman is not able to attend.ʺ The paragraph would now read: “The chairman of the church extension committee of each presbytery of the General Synod as the representative of his presbytery to the Board, or a qualified presbytery‐approved alternate if the chairman is not able to attend.ʺ That the proposed budget be approved. 488
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7. That the report of the Board of Outreach North America be ap‐
proved. Respectfully Submitted, Jan Sattem, Chairman OUTREACH NORTH AMERICA 2010 Synod 2011 Approved Proposed $ 716,000
$ 646,325
12,000
Revenues
Denominational Ministry Funds
Contributions for Ministry
Special Offering
16,500
Miscellaneous Contributions for Ministry
101,900
102,400
Interest on Reserves
8,835
3,300
Invested Fund Transfers for Operations
‐5%
‐10%
Hillcrest Fund
5,490
5,359
Church Plant Cash Flow Loan Fund Income
13,750
13,516
Mattie B. Ellis Fund Income
530
278
Permanent Fund Income
5,580
4,488
Ralph Grigsby Fund
1,610
1,413
St. Andrew Church Fund
6,840
3,621
Christ Fellowship
‐
‐
Invested Fund Transfers for Operations
33,800
28,675
Program Receipts/Sale of Material
200
‐
Total Revenues for Operations
860,735
780,700
Expenses Payroll & Benefits
310,313
321,650
Staff Expenses
19,055
20,300
Board Expenses
Travel and Meeting
15,000
14,000
Promotion
22,315
25,400
Professional Services
14,080
3,700
Total Board Expenses
51,395
43,100
General Office
17,500
20,500
Program and Mission
Recruiting and Assessing
27,250
25,500
Training 163,100
126,000
Placement
7,500
7,500
Recruiting ‐ Assessing ‐ Training ‐ Placement
197,850
159,000
Mission Exploration
‐
2,500
Mission Supplements
272,313
233,700
Total Mission
272,313
236,200
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2010 Synod Approved 2011 Proposed Evangelism & Renewal
Evangelism
5,000
3,000
Muslim Ministry (ARP Connect)
24,100
24,800
Erskine Evangelism Course
1,700
2,000
Erskine Missionʹs Conference
750
750
Multi‐Ethic Ministries
2,000
2,000
Church Renewal 3,500
3,500
Evangelism & Renewal
37,050
36,050
Program and Mission
507,213
431,250
Total Expenses
$ 905,476
$ 836,800
Net Income (Loss)
$ (44,741) (56,100)
Beginning Fund Balance
291,730
219,690
Ending Fund Balance $ 246,989
$ 163,590
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Reverend Kye Jong Chung (NO PHOTO AVAILABLE) 8‐20‐1923 – 9‐17‐2009 Born August 20, 1923 in Seoul Korea, Rev. Chung graduated from Korean Christian Presbyterian Seminary in 1955. He was ordained March 26, 1955. After serving for 35 years at Nam Presbyterian Church in Seoul, he retired in 1987. Reverend Kue Whan Joung 3‐14‐1954 – 11‐2‐2009 Rev. Joung was born March 14, 1954 in Seoul, Korea. He graduated from American Theological Seminary in California. Ordained in 2002, he worked four years at Samaritan Hospital as hospital pastor, then started a new church, Jesus’ Hands Presbyterian Church. He passed away November 2, 2009. 492
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Reverend John Allen Little September 21, 1937 – September 14, 2009 A native of DeKalb, Mississippi, John A. Little was the son of Johnny Jim and Onie Sanderford Little. In 1952 he was baptized and joined the DeKalb Presbyterian Church under the ministry of the Rever‐
end Wilkes McCauley. He earned the A. A. degree from East Mississippi Junior College in 1957 and the B. A. degree in Bible from Belhaven Col‐
lege in 1960. His theological training was at Reformed Theological Semi‐
nary which awarded him the M. Div. degree in 1969. Ordained as a pastor in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, he transferred to the PCUS and then to the PCA, serving congregations in Walnut Grove, Miss. and near Philadelphia, Miss. from 1969 to 1985. In 1986 he was received into the Second Presbytery of the ARP Church and was installed as pastor of First Presbyterian Church (ARP) Tucker, in Tucker, GA on March 22, 1987. His service at Tucker continued without a break after his retirement in 2008 as the stated supply for his beloved congregation. On June 11, 1966, he married Peggy Joyce Roberts, who survives him. He is also survived by three children, Elizabeth Grace, Christine Dale, and John Allen Little, Jr., as well as seven grandchildren. Rev. Little was preeminently a pastor. As a pastor he was charac‐
terized by love, patience, and a deep desire to know Christ and make Him known to others. An example of his outreach to the local commu‐
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Presbytery committees. In his community he served on the boards of the Red Cross and the health department. Rev. Little had a deep interest in and talent for praising God through music. It was appropriate that he served on Synod’s Worship Committee. It was also appropriate that the men of the Stone Mountain Chorus of the Barbershop Harmony Society (of which he was a member) sang some of the great hymns of the faith at his funeral. Rev. Little’s love for singing God’s praises was but one expres‐
sion of his obvious joy in the Lord. A friend said, “John is always smiling or looks like he is ready to smile.” Truly he exemplified Proverbs 15:13, “A glad heart makes a cheerful face.” Written by Rabun Williams Mr. John E. Mariner March 16, 1941 – February 12, 2010 John E. Mariner, former Executive Director of World Witness, the For‐
eign Missions Board of the ARP Church, passed away on February 12, 2010. John is survived by his wife, Sally, three married daughters, Faith, Martha and Debbie, and his eight grandchildren. John retired as World Witness Executive Director in June 2005. He then began spending more time with family and in ministry to children at the Mitchell Road Presby‐
terian Church. John and Sally Mariner first joined World Witness as missionaries to Pakistan in 1968. John was asked to help with the administration of the 494
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Christian Hospital in Sahiwal and to oversee the planning and oversight of extensive renovations. He quickly gained a reputation as “Mr. No Pro‐ blem,” for that was his standard response to any apparently insurmount‐
able obstacle. This quiet optimism was a hallmark of his ministry for the 37 years he served the ARP church in its foreign missions work. A significant part of John’s ministry was his becoming the Executive Director of World Witness in 1976. Without knowing from where funds would come, he would commit World Witness to significant ministries and projects “because they are the right thing to do, so that we can fur‐
ther the cause of the Kingdom.” And John had a passion for that King‐
dom cause. He deeply desired the salvation of many peoples. He oversaw a second rebuilding of the Christian Hospital, Sahiwal, in the 1980s, so that Muslim patients would come to a credible place where the Gospel could be presented freely. When John became Executive Director, World Witness had only two fields. He oversaw the expansion into Germany, Russia, Turkey and Wales, as well as the Persian Ministry to reach Muslims in the U.S. and other parts of the world. After 9/11/2001, the ARPConnect Ministry began in order to reach Muslims in the U.S. Other fields that were developed for shorter periods of time were: the Middle East, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Liberia. Behind each of the fields was a vision and passion for the Great Commission, a passion which was passed on to all who served with him. In addition to his service with World Witness, John served on numer‐
ous boards of directors, including that of Evangelical Foreign Missions Association, Bethany Christian Services, Advancing Churches in Missions Commitment, Middle East Media Board of Reference of World Relief, Board of Reference of American Leprosy Mission, as well as the following boards in Pakistan: the Nancy Fulwood Hospital Society, Multan Woman’s Hospital, Pakistan Bible Correspondence School, and Gujran‐
wala Christian Technical School. John was a gifted administrator, com‐
municator and advocate for these ministries. John was a gifted administrator and a man with great vision. Because of that vision, he was used by the Lord to develop the ARP foreign mis‐
sions ministry to the point where it set an example for other denomina‐
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Reverend Kenneth D. McArthur December 31, 1925 – June 7, 2009 The Rev. Kenneth D. McArthur, was born in India to missionary par‐
ents, the late John Alexander & Anna Laura (Cleland) McArthur. A lov‐
ing husband, and devoted father and grandfather, Ken died at his home in Lakeland, FL. A memorial service was held at Shepherd Road Pres‐
byterian Church on June 13, 2009. Ken graduated from the Woodstock School in India, Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL, Biblical Seminary in New York and the Pittsburgh‐
Xenia Seminary in Pittsburgh, PA. He was ordained as a pastor by the United Presbyterian Church, and served as pastor at Garfield Blvd. UPC in Chicago, IL and the First UPC in Rock Island, IL. He transferred his membership to the Florida Presbytery of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in 1982 when he was called to serve as Associate Pastor of Visitation at the First Presbyterian Church in Lake Wales, FL, until his retirement in 1995. In his retirement, Ken would preach where needed, and served on staff at the Shepherd Road Presbyterian Church (ARP) in Lakeland, helping in the visitation ministry. Ken was an active and congenial presbyter who was always willing and delighted to serve the Lord Jesus Christ and His Church. He served the Florida Presbytery as Moderator, as Stated Clerk and Reading Clerk, as well as on various committees. He chaired the committee to rewrite the presbytery’s Manual of Procedure, and always kept proper parliamen‐
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Church. Ken served the denomination as Co‐Director of the Bonsenior Conference for a number of years. He was appreciated for his quick wit and remembered for his puns and jokes that he sprinkled throughout the week. The epistle to the Philippians was his favorite book of the Bible, and he aimed to cultivate a life lived with heaven in view: “Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:13‐14) Not given to idleness in physical, mental or spiri‐
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DECEASED RULING ELDERS YEAR CHURCH NAME OF ELDER ORDAINED DEATH CATAWBA Bethel John A. Martin 1999 03‐07‐2009 Bethel George Aubrey Mitchell 1980 03‐30‐2009 Centennial Charles Weasmer 1995 05‐14‐2009 Columbia First Frederick Rhion Hiller III Unknown 01‐27‐2009 Columbia First Wallace Litchfield Reed 1982 02‐28‐2009 Columbia First John Owens Bumgardner Unknown 10‐11‐2009 Columbia First Charles Alexander Jones 1977 11‐17‐2009 Ebenezer William David Smith, Sr. Unknown 09‐03‐2009 Edgemoor Clyde Caldwell Murphy, Jr 1983 03‐20‐2009 Lancaster First R.Y. “Sonny” Bowers 1962 02‐15‐2009 Lancaster First Richard “Dick” Weisner 1973 09‐02‐2009 Neely’s Creek David C. Leslie, Sr. Unknown 02‐06‐2009 Neely’s Creek William J. McWaters Unknown 11‐28‐2009 Rowan Gordon H. McCaa, Sr. 1972 07‐19‐2009 Shiloh William Helms Unknown 03‐12‐2009 Westminster Henry B. Burroughs, Jr. 1990 07‐26‐2009 FIRST Back Creek Jay Torrence 09‐20‐2009 Boyce Memorial Dwain Lynch 2000 11‐09‐2009 Burlington First Dick Bindewald 2004 01‐20‐2009 Coddle Creek Steve Baker 1979 01‐10‐2009 Coddle Creek Richard Jarvis 1978 03‐07‐2009 Craig Avenue Hartis Mullis 11‐01‐2009 Elk Shoals R.P. Sherrill 1972 03‐02‐2009 Grace Comm Don Stark 04‐27‐2009 Linden Jerry Dimeo 1983 08‐18‐2009 Mooresville Buford T. Compton 1985 04‐27‐2009 Mooresville T. Nicholas Smith 1997 07‐03‐2009 New Perth Walter Little 1980 08‐19‐2009 Pinecrest Robert Nelsen 1988 01‐15‐2009 Pinecrest Charles “Bud” Rogers 1982 07‐16‐2009 Pinecrest Robert Heinz 2004 09‐30‐2009 Pinecrest Jack Dingeman 1992 11‐15‐2009 498
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MISSISSIPPI VALLEY French Camp Sam Allen 04‐19‐2009 Midlane Park Lester David Beam 1975 12‐09‐2009 Hernando John Oliver Caldwell 2006 12‐02‐2009 NORTHEAST—None PACIFIC—None SECOND Greenville James Edwin Meadors 1970 09‐18‐2009 Greenville John R. Devlin 1972 12‐23‐2009 Peachtree Corners James Tuck 11‐17‐2009 Peachtree Corners Gustav Muller 12‐06‐2009 Spartanburg Jim Shealy 05‐13‐2009 Troy Louis Perry Chamberlain 1986 09‐26‐2009 TENNESSEE ALABAMA Prosperity (TN) Ralph Jones 1971 02‐19‐2009 VIRGINIA Ebenezer Edward Phillip Higgins 03‐18‐2009 Fairlea Edgar Cecil Fullen 1995 07‐28‐2009 Lauderdale Richard E. Irwin 1995 05‐05‐2009 Old Providence Charlie L. Cash 1959 01‐06‐2009 APPENDIX
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OFFICIAL ROLL OF SYNOD
The Official Roll includes Ministers entitled to sit as members of the Court
as set forth in the Form of Government, Chapter XIII, Section 1 and those
others certified by Presbytery; Elder Representatives; and Ruling Elders
serving as Moderator, Vice-Moderator, or Immediate Past Moderator.
Students and Licentiates are included for historical purposes.
(a) Absent
(a*) Absent With Excuse
**Not Organized
***Excused for Part of Meeting
CANADIAN
Covenant Reformed
Covenanters Pres
Grace Fellowship Church
Grace Presbyterian
MINISTER
Rev. John Shearouse
Rev. Kevin Carter (a*)
Mt. Zion ARP Church
Reformed Hungarian
Riverside ARP Church
Trinity Presbyterian
Trinity ARP Church
CANADIAN – Other Ministers
CANADIAN – Students
Rev. Andrew Savill (a*)
Rev. Frank Kovacs (a)
Rev. David Els (a)
Rev. Henry Bartsch
Rev. Jack Whytock
Mr. Russell Kosits (a*)
CATAWBA
Arsenal Hill Bethany ARP Church Bethel ARP Church Blacksburg ARP Church Calhoun Presbyterian Centennial ARP Church Chester ARP Church MINISTER
Rev. John Lashley (a*) Rev. Alan Morrow Rev. Gregory Slater Rev. David Rowe Rev. Soku Yi (Seth) Rev. David Setzer Rev. Clint Davis ELDER
Michael Evans, Sr. Don Jones (a) John Johnson Joe Ross Kensill Brewer Rick Bradley Chuck Crocker Rev. Richard Barnes
Rev. Jeffrey Kingswood
Rev. William Campbell (a)
Rev. Rudy de Vries
Rev. Fariborz Khandani (a*)
Rev. W. Murray (Brian)
Rev. William VanDoodewaard
ELDER
Bill McKay
Greig Park
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MINISTER
ELDER
Clover ARP Church
Crossings Community
First Presbyterian Col.
Ebenezer Presbyterian
Edgemoor ARP Church
Edwards Memorial ARP
Effingham Presbyterian
Faith ARP Church
Faith Fellowship ARP
Good Shepherd
First Pres Hardeeville
Hickory Grove ARP
Hope Church
Hope Presbyterian
Hopewell
Indian Land Mission **
Lancaster First ARP
Lemira Presbyterian
Living Waters Church
Mayesville Presbyterian
Neely’s Creek
Rev. Evan English
Rev. Paul Pepin
Rev. Sinclair Ferguson
Rev. David Lauten
Rev. Thomas James
Rev. Lennon Wilkes
Rev. Neal Mathias
Rev. R. Wilson (Boyce)
Rev. Melvin Wines
Rev. J. Derrick (Allen)
Rev. John Rogers
Rev. Brian Howard
Dr. Robert Ferguson
Rev. Jan Sattem
Rev. R. Canfield ** (a)
Rev. James Mitchell
Rev. Gentry McColm
Jack Grier
New Hope ARP Church
Oak Ridge ARP Church
Pleasant Hill ARP
Providence ARP **
Rock Hill First ARP
Rogers Memorial ARP
Rowan Presbyterian
Scots Kirk Presbyterian
Sharon ARP Church
Rev. Peter Rambo, Sr
Rev. Billy Fleming
Rev. Richard Brown
Rev. J. Dagenhart (Barry)
Rev. Andrew Stager Rev. James Klukow
Rev. Phillip McCoy
Rev. George Busch, Jr
Rev. James McLurkin Rev. Gary Stiltner, Jr. (a)
Rev. Kyle Sims
Rev. Jan Senneker Rev. Brian Peake
Rev. Heiko E. Burklin
Karl Schoenleber
Henry Foster
John Moore
Gordon Query
Steve Suits
David Tribble
Ken Wingate
Joe Kirkpatrick
Frank Rivers
Ben Waldrop
John Sugg
Ricardo de la Fuente
Thomas McKeown
Sam Huey
James Johnson
Bradley Brown***
Steve Southwell***
Jerry Knight
Mitchell Faulkenberry
Robert Lesslie
Cole McKinney
John Floyd
David Duncan
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CATAWBA
Sherwood Forest ARP
Shiloh ARP Church
Smyrna ARP Church
Tirzah ARP Church
Union ARP Church
Unity ARP Church
Westminister
White Oak ARP Church
York ARP Church
MINISTER
Rev. Glenn Welsford Rev. Mark Miller
Rev. Andrew Putnam
Rev. Robert Elliott, III (Bob)
Rev. Lee Hammond
Rev. Martin Taylor
Rev. Clyde McCants (a)
Rev. Tony Grant
ELDER
Neil Carroll
Dan Robinson
Steve Maloney
Gerald Locke
David Cox
Robert Patrick
Newton Wells
CATAWBA – Other Ministers
Rev. Scott Andes (a)
Rev. James Barker
Rev. Andrew Basham (a)
Rev. Charles Beard (Ron)
Rev. J. Beard (Frank) (a)
Rev. Leland Beaudrot
Rev. Jerry Berry (a)
Rev. Juan Carlos Bonilla
Rev. Charles Coffey (a)
Rev. John R. de Witt
Rev. Jose Diaz (JJ) (a)
Rev. William Fitzhenry (a)
Rev. Edward Franze, III (a)
Capt. Lawrence Hamrick (a)
Rev. Denny Hieber (a)
Rev. John Hopkins
Rev. Douglas Jones
Rev. Michael Kelly (a)
Rev. Ray King
Rev. Stephen Laughridge (a)
Rev. Charles Mitchell
Rev. Scott Moore
Rev. Dwight Pearson
Rev. Stephen Reynolds
Rev. Robert Robinson
Rev. Mark Ross
Rev. Guy Smith, Jr
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CATAWBA – Other Ministers
Rev. Frank Dalen
Rev. J. White (Roger) (a)
Ch. Michael Yarman (a)
Rev. David Zimmerman (a)
Mr. Martin Cramer (a)
Mr. Joseph Crump
CATAWBA – Students
Mr. Jamey Dagenhart
Mr. David Huffman (a*)
Mr. Steven Isbell (a)
Mr. Matthew Mantooth Mr. Jeffrey Schrage (a)
Mr. Andrew Shoger (a)
Mr. Jonatan C. Simons
Mr. Jonathan Williams
Mr. Mark Witte
FIRST PRESBYTERY ‐ Churches
Adams Farm
African ARP Mission **
All Saints Presbyterian
Ambassador
Back Creek ARP Church
Ballantyne Presbyterian
Bethel Korean (F015)
Boyce Memorial ARP
Brookside Pres **
First ARP (Burlington)
Centerpoint Mission **
Rev. John Kimmons
Rev. Zachary Kariuki (a)
Rev. S. Turbeville (Dean)
Rev. Warren Harvey
Rev. Wayne Frazier
Rev. Dr. John Currid (a)
Rev. Robert Arendale
Rev. John Kim
Rev. Chong Kim (a)
Rev. Douglas Petersen
Rev. Lawrence Young (a*)
Rev. Bryan Gregory
Rev. Robert Wilson (Bob)
Jeff Welch
Patrick Gretzinger
Brian Goddard
David Threatt
Kenneth Jackson
Philip Bunch
Tom Patterson
Doug Cobb
Chalmers Memorial Christ Church **(F045)
Rev. Robert Morgan (Lionel)
Rev. Donald Jordan (a)
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FIRST PRESBYTERY ‐ Churches
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Christ Church **(F107)
Christ Community
Rev. Morrison Lawing, Jr
Rev. William Marsh (Bill)
Rev. Bryan Crotts
Darryl Andrews
Mickey McLean
Christ Coastal **
Rev. Walt Shepard (a)
Christ Fellowship
City Church Greensboro
Rev. James White
Ryan Baumgartner
Coddle Creek ARP
Rev. James Hunt
Mick Houck
Concord ARP Church
Rev. James McClamrock
Covenant (Statesville)
John R. Schafer
Covenant Fellowship
Brent Fields
Covenant of Grace ARP
Covenant (Jacksonville)
Craig Ave Tabernacle
Rev. Roger Wiles
Rev. Edward Fleagle (Ed)
Rev. Nathan Frazier
Glen Robinson
Crowders Creek ARP
Dayspring Pres **
Rev. Benjamin Wingard
Ebenezer ARP Church
Elk Shoals ARP Church
Rev. Leo Markwat
Rev. Walter Fleming (a)
Bill Deaton
Michael Ferguson
Henry Hodge
Rev. C. Linderman (Earl) Emmanuel Presbyterian
Ken Whitley
Faith Chapel **
First (Monroe)
Rev. Kenneth McMullen Freedom Bridge **
Butch Plyler
Fuller Memorial Church
Garrison Memorial ARP
Rev. Vaughn Hathaway Gaston Community
Rev. Mark Tankersley
Deric Smyre
Gastonia First ARP
Rev. R. Spencer (Eddie)
Bill Cain
Wade Huss
Gilead ARP Church
Rev. Robert Hunter
Glenwood ARP Church
Good Shepherd Comm **
Rev. Walt DeHart (a)
Grace Community **
Rev. Randy Jenkins (a)
Hephzibah ARP Church
Rev. Terrence Schultz
Frank Fortenbery
Hillside ARP Church
Rev. William Prince
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FIRST PRESBYTERY ‐ Churches
APPENDIX
Hope Chapel ARP **
Rev. Todd Jones (a)
Huntersville ARP
Korean Bethel (F016)
Lakeside Presbyterian
Leith, Edinburgh, Scot **
Linden ARP Church
Matthews Korean ARP
Maupin Avenue
Messiah Christian Fell
Mint Hill Presbyterian
Mooresville ARP Church
New Amity ARP Church
New Covenant ARP
New Perth ARP Church
New Sterling ARP
Rev. David Winburne
Rev. Duckeun Park (a)
Rev. Athole Rennie
Rev. J. Lineberger (Michael)
Rev. Eung Lee
Rev. Randy Foster
Rev. John Spence, III (a)
Rev. Samuel Eller (Barry)
Rev. Gerald Hallman (a*)
Rev. Christopher Parnell Rev. Scott Robar
Rev. William Anderson
Rev. Nathan McCall
Rev. Tim Watson
Anthony Navarro
Northside ARP **
Pinecrest ARP Church
Pinecrest Hispanic **
Pisgah ARP Church
Pressly Memorial ARP
Progressive Presbyterian
Providence ARP Church
Reformation
Rehobeth Presbyterian
Rev. Paul Traub (a)
Rev. Charles Evans, III
Rev. Anthony Ward (Andy)
Rev. Juan Carlos Unda
Rev. Richard Lewis, Jr.
Rev. Stephen Myers
Rev. Percy Coleman
Rev. Gilbert Rowell
Rev. Matt Lucas
Rivertown Pres**
Rodam Korean **
Sandy Plains ARP
Statesville First ARP
Statesville Korean ARP
Stony Point ARP Church
Tapestry **
Triangle Onnuri Korean**
Water of Life Fellowship
Rev. Ross Durham
Rev. Stephen Crotts
Rev. Eun Kim (a)
Rev. Paul Mulner
Rev. Charles Steele
Rev. Song Choi
Rev. Jarvis Ross
Rev. Abraham Ji (a)
Rev. L. Frady
Tommy Dagenhart
Bob Crawford
Ronald Kracke
Legrand Payne
Justin Hilliard
David Sides
Bill Stanley
Henry Oates
Jim Troutman
Chris Hill
David Olson
Ray Barnes (a)
John Lewis
Frank Wampler
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FIRST PRESBYTERY Westminster
Rev. Lee Shelnutt
Bradley Claxton
Westview Presbyterian
Rev. John Bost (Jeff)
FIRST – Other Ministers Rev. C. Alexander (a)
Rev. Joseph Alghrary (a)
Rev. L. Allison (Dill) (a)
Rev. Mike Basie (a)
Rev. Robert Bell
Rev. Robert Brawley (a)
Rev. Andrew Brunson (a)
Rev. Robert Cara (Bob) (a)
Rev. John Carson
Rev. Tanner Cline (a)
Rev. James Coad
Rev. David Corley
Rev. Ronald Eastes (a*)
Rev. David Ellis (a*)
Rev. N. Ellis (Lanier)
Rev. John Giddens (a)
Rev. Gregory Hamer (Greg)
Rev. John Hill
Rev. David Hong (a)
Rev. Mark Hunnemann (a)
Rev. John Jackson (a)
Ch. David Johnston (a)
Rev. Hyo Gon Kim (a)
Rev. Gary Letchworth
Rev. Kenneth Lotze (Ken)
Rev. William Macaulay
Rev. William Maier
Rev. Bob Murdock (a)
Rev. David Olah (a)
Rev. Tae Soo Park
Rev. Frank Reich (a)
Rev. Jeffrey Richards (a)
Capt. Charles Rimmer (a)
Rev. Tim Robinson
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FIRST – Other Ministers Rev. David Satterfield (a)
Rev. Harry Schutte (a)
Rev. Richard Shaw (a)
FIRST – Students
Rev. Robert Sherer (***)
Rev. Robert Washington
Mr. Leon Buchanan (a)
Mr. Adam Christiansen (a)
Mr. James Dickson (a)
Mr. Andrew Goodman
Mr. Patrick Gretzinger
Mr. Thomas Henderson (a)
Mr. Will Hunter
Mr. Matthew Icard (a)
Mr. Mark James
Mr. Charles Jones (a)
Mr. James Jones
Mr. Mark Jones (a)
Mr. Huston Kimbrough (a)
Mr. Ken Kunkel (a)
Mr. Daniel Layman (a)
Mr. John Lehner
Mr. Brad Marshall
Mr. Will Milks (a)
Mr. Sung Oh (a)
Mr. Jeff Osborne (a)
Mr. Harper Price (a)
Mr. Jonathan Rockness (a)
Mr. Matt Ross (a)
Mr. Blake Schwarz (a)
Mr. Mackay Smith
Mr. Michael Todd (a)
Mr. Justin Welch
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FLORIDA –Churches
First (Avon Park)
Bartow ARP Church
Christ Community **
Christ Presbyterian
Comm Chap‐By‐The‐Sea
Faith (Merritt Is)
Faith (Oxford)
First ARP (Frostproof)
Grace Presbyterian
Hope Presbyterian
Lake Placid First
Lake Wales First
Morning Star Reformed
North Creek Presbyterian
Parkway
First (Sebring)
SonLife Church **
Shepherd Road
Tampa Chinese **
Tradewinds Christian
Trinity ARP Church
FLORIDA ‐ Other Min
FLORIDA ‐ Students
Rev. Robert Johnson
Rev. Robert Patrick, III
Rev. Charles Lewis
Rev. Bryan Jurkowski
Rev. David Walkup
Rev. Robert Adams, Jr.
Rev. Chris Hardeman (a)
Rev. William Elder, Jr.
Rev. Kim Payne
Rev. Michael Jones
Rev. Ray Cameron, Jr.
Rev. J. Severance (Drew)
Rev. Charles Reynolds, Jr.
Rev. Mark Bolhofner
Rev. Darrell Peer
Rev. Robert Hovey
Rev. Kent Adrian
Rev. Jun Liu “Jeff” (a)
Rev. Michael Avato
Rev. John Coad (Jac)
Rev. William Hallman (a)
Rev. Brent Holladay (a)
Rev. John Kim (a)
Rev. Raymond Orr (a)
Rev. Harold Probes, Jr. (a*)
Capt. Chris Reeder (a)
Rev. David Rockness
Rev. C. Trimmier (a)
Rev. Adam Williams (a)
Rev. Patrick Williams (a)
Rev. Tim Wohlers (a)
Mr. Joe Corrajol (a)
Mr. Matt Joldersma (a)
Mr. Daniel Wells (a)
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Chet Quist
W.H. Stuart
Russell Penick
Gene Beaston
Jim Bird
Montie Dowling
Wesley Spring
Andy Hunt
David Nelson
Frank Erwin
Bob Siegel
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MISSISSIPPI VALLEY ‐ Churches
Bethany ARP Church
Brighton Presbyterian
Covenant Reformed
Covington ARP Church
Ebenezer ARP Church
Elsberry ARP Church
Faith Presbyterian French Camp
Graceview Presbyterian
Gumtree Presbyterian
Havana ARP Church **
Helena Presbyterian
Hernando Presbyterian
Hickory Springs ARP
Hopewell ARP Church
Midlane Park ARP
Mount Zion ARP Church
New Albany Presbyterian
New Geneva Community
Pottsville ARP Church
Providence Reformed
Richland ARP Church
Salem ARP Church
Sharon ARP Church
Wood Avenue
MISS‐VALLEY ‐ APPENDIX
Rev. Meredith Cavin
Rev. T. Gentry (a)
Rev. Conrad Cheatham
Rev. David Storment
Rev. J. Coblentz (Alex)
Rev. John Tucker (a)
Rev. Moises Chan (a)
Rev. Steve Woods (a*)
Rev. Michael Garvey (a)
Rev. Richard Hazen (Dan)
Rev. Timothy Phillips
Rev. William Everett (Bill)
Rev. Andy Coburn
Rev. Donis Watkins (Don)
Rev. William Wheeler, Jr
Rev. Joseph Donahue
Rev. Gary Clowers
Rev. Charles Todd
Other Ministers
Rev. Thomas Braithwaite(a)
Rev. Dr. Ron Brunson
Rev. James Coad, III (a)
Rev. W. Falls, Sr. (Nale) (a)
Rev. James Fee (a)
Rev. Carl Geisik (a*)
Rev. Stephen Hardy (a*)
Rev. Troy Pritt (a*)
Rev. James Ryan (a)
Rev. Wayne Stanchfield (a)
Rev. Robert White (a)
Richard Moore
Edwin Dees
Troy Graham
Keith Kleinjin
Howard Roberts
David Strock
Mike Thomason
Kerry Regen
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NORTHEAST ‐ Churches
Ballston Center ARP
Calvary Reformed Church
Christ Presbyterian **
Christian Center Min
Church of the Atonement
Communion Pres **
Fairmount Presbyterian
Faith Scranton
Faith Presbyterian Flock, The
Future Vision **
Global Vision ARP **
Good News ARP Church
Good News Comm **
Han Gyeol Presbyterian
Holy Fire Presbyterian
Hyo Shin Bible
Iranian Christian **
Jang Dae Hyun
Jesus Tree
The Joyful Church of NY
Kirkridge ARP Church
Korean Bethel
Kwang Myung of NY
Lifeline Community
Lifeline Presbyterian NY
New Vision
New Windsor ARP
Piney Creek Presbyterian
Soonshin Bible
Tri‐State Community **
Yae Dam Presbyterian
Rev. Charles Roberts
Rev. Herschel Carlson (a)
Rev. Dr. Iain Duguid (a)
Rev. Jack Van Dyk (a)
Rev. Curtis Young
Rev. Fredrick Carr
Rev. Kent Moorlach
Rev. Anthony Cowley (a*)
Rev. Ronald Bell (a)
Rev. Wm. Sutherland (a)
Rev. Jin K. Kim
Rev. Peter Lee
Rev. Peter Kemeny
Rev. Clyde Reed
Rev. Daniel Rhee
Rev. Sung Lee (a)
Rev. Sung Yim (a)
Rev. Dr. Ji Pang
Rev. Dr. Suk Moon
Rev. Heung Ik Cha (a)
Rev. Ei Ho Kim (a)
Rev. Sunmin Hwang (a)
Rev. Hong Kim
Rev. James Wittke
Rev. Young Bae (a)
Rev. Joseph J. Kim (a)
Rev. John D.I. Hwang
Rev. H. Matthews, III (a*)
Rev. Chong Rhee (a)
Rev. Rick Anderson (a*)
Rev. Jae Lim (a)
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John Meier
Gordon Bell
Lou Schillinger
Brian Tritt
Stephen Manning
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NORTHEAST – Other Ministers
NORTHEAST – Students
Rev. Alan Avera
Rev. Moon Cho (a)
Rev. Ryung Chun (a)
Rev. Carlos Concha (a*)
Rev. Milad Doss
Rev. Milton Fisher (a*)
Rev. C. Foster, Jr. (a)
Rev. David Galletta
Rev. G. Gerard
Rev. John Hoeprich (a)
Rev. David Johnston
Rev. John Marsh (a)
Rev. Kevin Muldoon (a)
Rev. Ronald Pritts (Ron)
Rev. Jeffrey Seeger (a*)
Rev. Ashton Stewart (a)
Rev. Barry Wells (a)
Rev. Robert Whittet (Bob)
Rev. Bengy Willford (a)
Mr. Nathan Carlson (a)
Mr. Benjamin Glaser (a)
Mr. Eric Meberg
Mr. Mike Turilli (a)
Mr. Jeff Workman (a)
PACIFIC PRESBYTERY‐ Churches
Blessing Presbyterian
Bethel Presbyterian
Christian Fellowship
Denver Church of the
Fullness of Joy Church **
Jesus’ Hands Presbyterian
Korean Gospel Church of
LA Bethel Church
Oxford Presbyterian
The Peace Maker Church
Rev. Hon Cho (a)
Rev. Eok Kim (a)
Rev. Paul Oh (a)
Rev. Enoch Cho (a)
Rev. James Baek (a)
Rev. Kue Joung (a)
Rev. David Lim (a)
Rev. John Lim (a)
Rev. Jong Ko (a)
Rev. Daniel Lim (a)
Rev. Chang Kim (a)
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PACIFIC—Churches
Poway Korean
Rev. Shadrach Chung
Rev. Man Park (a)
Praise Lord Pres **
Sharon Presbyterian **
Vision Blind Presbyterian
Walking with God
Western Presbyterian
Young Saeng Pres.
PACIFIC – Other Min
Rev. Suk Jin (a)
Rev. Pablo Song
Rev. Joon Song
Rev. Young Choo
Rev. Yang Hoon Kim (a)
Rev. Jong Kim (a)
Rev. Sung Kim (a)
Rev. Bok Pack (a)
Rev. Hae Kim (a)
Rev. Sang Lee (a)
Rev. Bon Koo (a)
Rev. David Cho (a)
Rev. Young H. Chung
Rev. Wesley Kuo (a)
Rev. Kyung Lee (a)
Rev. Ro Myung (a)
Rev. James Park (a)
SECOND ‐ Churches
Abbeville‐Mt. Carmel
First (Augusta)
Bethel ARP Church
Bethlehem ARP Church
The Bridge
Cannon’s Creek
Cedar Springs ARP
Clemson Korean ARP **
Devenger Road
Due West ARP Church
Ebenezer ARP Church
Faith Church, ARP
Generostee ARP Church
Greenville ARP Church
Rev. Craig Wieberdink
Rev. James Loughner
Rev. Gregory Conover
Rev. Gary Pierstorff (a)
Rev. Jae Park Rev. Stuart Latimer
Rev. Patrick Malphrus
Rev. L. Draffin (Calvin)
Rev. Gary Jones
Rev. Matthew Miller
Rev. David Griffin
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Wes McAllister
George Dean
Rod Christian
Riley Fields
Charles Carlisle
Ed Humphries
Bill Milling
Dan Williams
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SECOND ‐ Churches
Greenwood First ARP
Highlands Presbyterian
Hopewell ARP Church
Iva ARP Church
Johnston Presbyterian
Louisville ARP Church
Lower Long Cane ARP
McCormick Presbyterian
Newberry ARP Church
New Days Mission **
Oconee ARP Church
Ora ARP Church
Peachtree Corners
Providence ARP Church
Redeemer Presbyterian
Spartanburg ARP Church
Thomson Presbyterian
Travelers ARP Church **
Troy ARP Church
First (Tucker)
Unity ARP Church
White Oak ARP Church
Wrens ARP Church
Young Memorial ARP
SECOND – Other Min
Rev. Bryan Bult
Rev. Mark Hornby
Rev. Jeffrey Jacobs (Jeff)
Rev. Jodie Gaston Rev. R. White (Douglas)
Rev. Michael Horne
Rev. R. Kelly (Eldredge)
Rev. Keun Ryu
Rev. Robert Anderson
Rev. Samuel Roper (Sam)
Rev. John Dorr, Jr.
Rev. James Carson (Rhett)
Rev. William Slattery
Rev. Peter Waid
Rev. John Cook
Rev. William Barron, Sr.
Rev. Roy Beckham Rev. R. Wright (Mark)
Rev. Thomas Shoger
Rev. James McManus
Rev. Neely Gaston Rev. Robert Ackerman (a)
Rev. Jay Adams (a)
Rev. John Banks (a*)
Rev. James Bell (Jim) (a*)
Rev. Wilfred Bellamy (a)
Rev. William Blakely
Rev. Lee Bond (a)
Rev. William Boyd, III (a)
Rev. David Brisben
Bill Patrick***
Jack Hill ***
John Cerny
Phillip Prichard
John Grier
Mark Senn
Sam Robinson
Lesslie Blakely
Glen Smotherman
Thornton Stewart
Alvin Sell
Larry Montgomery
W.E. Robinson, Jr
Scott Hale
Earl Riddle
John Hemphill
Bruce Dowdy
Jerry Parrish***
Dan Yon ***
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SECOND – Other Min
SECOND – Students
Rev. Timothy Brooks (a)
Rev. James Corbitt
Rev. Donald Elliott (Don)
Rev. William Evans (Bill)
Rev. Isaac Gitundu
Dr. Ralph Gore, Jr (a)
Rev. James Hendrick
Rev. James Hering (Jay)
Rev. Donald Holloway
Rev. Paul Joyner
Rev. Lee Kennerly (a)
Rev. G. Letchworth, Jr.
Rev. Jeffrey Lewis (a)
Rev. Anthony Locke (a)
Rev. James MacLeod (a)
Rev. George McBane (a)
Rev. Rob McGregor
Rev. Kenneth Morris (a*)
Rev. Paul Patrick
Rev. L. Richie (Tom) (a)
Rev. Randall Ruble
Rev. George Schwab
Rev. Adrian Smith (a)
Rev. E. Turner (Brent)
Rev. Robert Turner (a)
Rev. Rabun Williams
Rev. Charles Wilson
Mr. William Barron, Jr.
Mr. Phillip Bunch
Mr. David Cathcart (a)
Mr. Brian Heath Coker (a)
Mr. Scott Cook
Mr. Ben DeSpain (a)
Mr. Joe Evans
Mr. Evan Frazier (a)
Mr. Mark Hering
Mr. Sungjune Kim (a)
Mr. John Paul Marr
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SECOND – Students
Mr. Chris McCoy (a)
Mr. Stuart Moore (a)
Mr. John Sell (a)
Mr. Kevin Stone (a)
Mr. Garison Taylor
Mr. John Wages (a)
Mr. Carey Whitman (a)
TENNESSEE‐ALA ‐ Churches
Bethel ARP Church
Camden ARP Church
Cleveland Street ARP
Connections Pres **
Cornerstone ARP Church
Covenant Family
Fayetteville ARP Church
Hanmaum ARP Korean **
Hopewell ARP Church
Lincoln Memorial ARP
Madison‐Monrovia ARP
Pressly Memorial ARP
Prosperity Church, TN
Prosperity Church, AL
TENN‐ALA – Other Min
TENN‐ALA ‐ Students
Rev. Robert Illman (Bob)
Rev. Stephen Jordan
Rev. Kerry Ptacek
Rev. Calvin Todd
Rev. Soo Kim
Rev. Charles Bradley
Rev. Roy Hulling
Rev. P. McClung (P.J.)
Rev. Charles Crowell
Rev. Garet Aldridge
Rev. Gale Cotton
Rev. Charles Edgar
Rev. Edward Linker (a)
Rev. Barney Heyward
Curtis Mitchell
Haas Strother
Teddy Ray
David Rentschler
Case Halcomb (a)
Fred Hartin
Steve Weber
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VIRGINIA PRESBY‐ Churches
Broad Creek ARP Church
Ebenezer ARP Church
Edgemont Presbyterian
Fairlea ARP Church
Johnson Creek ARP
Lauderdale ARP Church
New Lebanon ARP
Old Providence ARP
Redeemer ARP Church
Timber Ridge ARP
Wellspring Presbyterian
Wildhurst Presbyterian
VIRGINIA – Other Min‐
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Rev. Roy Swisher (a)
Rev. Donald Bowker
Rev. Ike Hughes
Rev. L. Burns (Paul)
Rev. Ben Dowling, III (a*)
Rev. David Warf
Rev. H. Bolin (Max)
Rev. David Vance
Rev. Robert Gordon
Rev. David Blugerman
Rev. William Harris, Jr. Rev. Timothy Dibble
Rev. Jim Graves
Rev. Michael Keifman (a)
Rev. Kenneth Priddy
Rev. Zeb Williams (a)
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PRESBYTERY REPORTS The information included herein is taken from the Presbytery Reports submitted to the Principal Clerk. The names of the congregations, names of ministers, names of seminary students, and the names of elders lost by death appear elsewhere in the Minutes of Synod. Information in this section is for the period January 1‐December 31, 2009.
CANADIAN PRESBYTERY: Number of Congregations and Missions on Roll of Presbytery: 9. Churches Without Regular Installed Pastor or Mission Developer: Riverside. Churches Served by an Evangelist: None. Mission Churches: None. Church Added to Roll: None. Church Deleted from Roll: None. Church Organized: Trinity ARP Mission (Chatham, ON). Number of Ministers on Roll: 13. Ministers Received by Ordination: None. Ministers Restored: None. Ministers Received by Certificate: Andrew Arthur Savill (12‐30‐09). Minister and Date of Installation or Commission: Andrew Arthur Savill (12‐30‐09). Minister and Date of Dissolution of Pastoral Relationship: None. Minister Lost by Death: None. Ministers Lost by Certificate: None. Minister Lost by Removal from Roll: None. Ministers Honorably Retired: None. Minister Not on Roll of Presbytery Serving as Stated Supply: None. Elders Ordained or Received by Certificate: Grace Presbyterian (Sean Panjer). Number of Deacons Lost by Death: None. Number of Students of Theology Under Care: 2. Number of Licentiate Under Care: 1. Name of Student and Date Received: Dr. Russell Kosits (4‐24‐09). Special Student Under Care: None. Students/Licentiates Removed from Care of Presbytery: None. Information and Narrative: On April 23, 2009, Trinity Mission Congre‐
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presbytery for 2008‐09. Rev. Rudy de Vries began an investigation into the possibility of establishing a church plant in the Kingston, ON area. Grace Presbyterian (Woodstock, ON) began investigating a potential church plant in the London, ON area. In addition, Grace Presbyterian began exploring establishing a “Preparatory School” using their church building. CATAWBA PRESBYTERY: Number of Congregations and Missions on Roll of Presbytery: 47 Churches Without Regular Installed Pastor, Mission Developer, or Evangelist: Faith, Hardeeville First*, Hopewell, Lemira, Living Waters*, Pleasant Hill*, Sharon*, Sherwood Forest*, White Oak*. (NOTE: *=with Stated Supply) Churches Served by an Evangelist: New Hope. Mission Churches: Indian Land, Providence. Church Added to Roll: Indian Land. Church Deleted from Roll: Communitas (Carolina Covenant). Church Organized: None. Number of Ministers on Roll: 78. Ministers Received by Ordination: Andrew Stager (1‐11‐09), Melvin Wines (11‐8‐09). Ministers Restored: None . Ministers Received by Certificate: Heiko Burklin (3‐10‐09). Minister and Date of Installation or Commission: Andrew Robert Stager (1‐11‐09), James Klukow (2‐22‐09), Heiko Burklin (6‐28‐09), Michael J. Lashley (11‐1‐09), Melvin M. Wines (11‐8‐09). Minister and Date of Dissolution of Pastoral Relationship: William H. Elder, Jr. (2‐8‐09), Matthew G. Lucas (7‐15‐09), Stephen C. Reynolds (8‐31‐09). Minister Lost by Death: None. Ministers Lost by Certificate: William H. Elder, Jr. (2‐9‐09). Minister Lost by Removal from Roll: None. Ministers Honorably Retired: None. Minister Serving as Evangelist: Peter G. Rambo, Jr. (New Hope, 10‐10‐06). Minister Not on Roll of Presbytery Serving as Stated Supply: None. Elders Ordained or Received by Certificate: Bethany (Donald J. Jones, Ronald C. Smith), Blacksburg (Alexander Shillinglaw), Centennial (Rex Casterline, Larry Stokes, Swain Whitfield), Chester (Larry Whitesides), 518
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Columbia First (James W. Fant, Jr; William H. Neely), Crossings Com‐
munity (Myron Arledge, George Robinson, Darrel Roether), Effingham (Jim Griffith), Lancaster First (Francis U. Ghent), Living Waters (Steve Nivens, Jerry Rine), Mayesville (James H. Johnson), Neely’s Creek (David Carter), Rock Hill First (Jeremy Dreier, Carey Harper, Tim Kiser, Jamey Leathers, John Landstreet), Rogers Memorial (Elden Lebrun), Shi‐
loh (David Ballard, Billy Huey, William Trimnal). Number of Deacons Lost by Death: 5. Number of Students of Theology Under Care: 12. Number of Licentiates Under Care: None. Name of Student and Date Received: Jamey A. Dagenhart (3‐10‐09). Special Student Under Care: None. Students/Licentiates Removed from Care of Presbytery: Stuart Moore (1‐10‐09), John W. Davidson (2‐3‐09), Joseph M. Baroody (3‐9‐10, Chris‐
topher Sanders (3‐9‐10), Benjamin Smith (3‐9‐10). FIRST PRESBYTERY: Number of Congregations and Missions on Roll of Presbytery: 78. Churches Without Regular Installed Pastor or Mission Developer: Af‐
rican*, Craig Avenue Tabernacle*, DaySpring*, Elk Shoals*, Emmanuel Hispanic*, Faith Chapel*, Fuller Memorial*, Garrison Memorial*, Heph‐
zibah, Lakeside Fellowship, Monroe First*, New Covenant (NOTE: *=with Stated Supply) Churches Served by an Evangelist: None. Mission Churches: African, Brookside, Centerpoint, Christ Church(D), Christ Church(S.P.), Christ Coastal, City Church of Greensboro, Cove‐
nant of Grace, Faith Chapel, Freedom Bridge, Good Shepherd, Grace Community, Hendersonville Hispanic, Hope Chapel, Leith, Northside, Rivertown, Rodam Korean, Tapestry, Triangle Onnuri Korean. Churches Added to Roll: Christ Coastal (9‐1‐09), High Rock Lake Chapel (10‐13‐09), Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland (9‐24‐09), Tapestry (6‐6‐09). Church Deleted from Roll: High Rock Lake Chapel (12‐31‐09), Wheat Seed Korean (10‐13‐09). Churches Organized: Covenant of Grace (5‐3‐09), Gaston Community (12‐6‐09). Number of Ministers on Roll: 101. Ministers Received by Ordination: Stephen Myers (4‐5‐09), Robert Arendale (3‐10‐09), Chris Parnell (7‐19‐09), Athole Rennie (11‐3‐09). APPENDIX
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Minister Received by Reaffirmation of Ordination Vows: None. Ministers Received by Certificate: Matt Lucas (6‐9‐09), Walt Shepard (8‐27‐09), Ross Durham (12‐1‐09). Minister and Date of Installation: Stephen Myers (Pressly Memorial 4‐5‐09), Robert Arendale (Ballantyne 3‐22‐09), Roger Wiles (Covenant of Grace 5‐3‐09), Jarvis Ross (Tapestry 6‐9‐09), Chris Parnell (New Amity & Stony Point 7‐19‐09), Matt Lucas (Reformation 8‐2‐09), Walt Shepard (Christ Coastal 9‐1‐09), Athole Rennie (Leith 11‐3‐09), Bryan Gregory (Burlington First 11‐15‐09), Bryan Crotts (Christ Community 11‐1‐09), Ross Durham (Rivertown 12‐8‐09). Minister and Date of Dissolution of Pastoral Relationship: Joel Gilles‐
pie (Covenant Fellowship 6‐9‐09), Bryan Gregory (Back Creek 7‐1‐09), Robert Brawley (Covenant 7‐31‐09), Stacey Cox (Rivertown 7‐12‐09), Tanner Cline (Christ Fellowship 9‐12‐09), Bryant Crotts (Huntersville 10‐31‐09), Tim Robinson (Burlington First 12‐31‐09), John Dawson (Lakeside Fellowship 11‐30‐09), David Satterfield (Rehobeth 12‐31‐09). Ministers Lost by Certificate: Luke Davis (2‐3‐09), Stacey Cox (10‐27‐
09). Ministers Lost by Death: Harold Mace (5‐26‐09). Minister Lost by Removal from Roll: Joel Gillespie (8‐31‐09), Scott Siems (3‐10‐09). Minister Honorably Retired: Tim Robinson (12‐31‐09) Minister Not on Roll of Presbytery Serving as Approved Supply: Terry Crahen (Faith Chapel), Bob Owens (Craig Avenue Tabernacle), Darrell Pond (Fuller Memorial). Elders Ordained or Received by Certificate: All Saints (Patrick Gretz‐
inger); Back Creek (Brian Goddard, James Kelrstead); Ballantyne (Kenneth Jackson); Burlington First (Phil Beaman); City Church of Greensboro (Michael Robertson, Ryan Baumgartner, Eric Tart, Charles Jones); Covenant (J) (Charles Faires); Covenant (S) (Mark Sprinkle); Craig Avenue (Rick Fals); Hephzibah (Frank Fortenberry); Lakeside Fel‐
lowship (Hans Baker, Warren Weeks); Mooresville (Kevin C. Donaldson); New Sterling (Tim Hager); Pinecrest (Bill Everhart); Water of Life Fellowship (Michael Caskey Jr., Henry Gettys) Number of Deacons Lost by Death: 3. Number of Students of Theology/Licentiates: 20. Name of Student and Date Received: Robert Arendale (3‐10‐09), Patrick Gretzinger (3‐10‐09), Josiah Jones (3‐10‐09), Tripp Kimbrough (3‐10‐09), James Dickson (6‐9‐09) Harper Price (6‐9‐09), Athole Rennie (9‐24‐09), 520
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Brad Marshall (10‐13‐09), Justin Welch (10‐13‐09), Adam Christiansen (10‐13‐09), John Lehner (12‐8‐09), Chris Parnell (6‐9‐10). Special Student Under Care: None. Students Removed from Care of Presbytery: Jeff Weber (1‐10‐09), Carl Dobson (10‐13‐09), Fred Legere (12‐8‐09). FLORIDA PRESBYTERY: Number of Congregations and Missions on Roll of Presbytery: 21. Churches Without Regular Installed Pastor or Mission Developer: Parkway*, Morning Star. (NOTE: *=Stated Supply) Churches Served by an Evangelist: None. Mission Churches: Tampa Chinese, Son Life, Christ Community. Church Added to Roll: None. Church Deleted from Roll: None. Church Organized: None. Number of Ministers on Roll: 31. Ministers Received by Ordination: None Ministers Restored: None. Ministers Received by Certificate: William “Buzzy” Elder (1‐20‐09). Minister and Date of Installation or Commission: None. Minister and Date of Dissolution of Pastoral Relationship: Brent Holladay (Morning Star 10‐27‐09). Minister Lost by Death: Kenneth D. McArthur (6‐7‐09). Ministers Lost by Certificate: Wesley Kuo (7‐15‐09). Minister Lost by Removal from Roll: John Autry (10‐27‐09), Charles Clendinen (4‐28‐09). Ministers Honorably Retired: David Rockness (5‐24‐09). Minister Not on Roll of Presbytery Serving as Stated Supply: None. Elders Ordained or Received by Certificate: Lake Wales (Angel Buhr‐
man), Merritt Island (Russell Penick), Avon Park (Glen Eden), Trinity (Chad Ewing, Scott Mercer), Tradewinds (Rich Amari, John Butler), Bartow (John Hughes, Will Refroc), Bradenton (Jim O’Donnell, Charlie Morse). Number of Deacons Lost by Death: 1. Number of Students of Theology Under Care: 3. Number of Licentiate Under Care: 0. Special Student Under Care: None. Students/Licentiates Removed from Care of Presbytery: None. APPENDIX
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MISSISSIPPI VALLEY PRESBYTERY: Number of Congregations and Missions on Roll of Presbytery: 25. Churches Without Regular Installed Pastor or Mission Developer: Beth‐
any*, Covington*, Ebenezer, Gumtree, Hickory Springs, Mt. Zion, Sharon, Wood Avenue (NOTE: *=Stated Supply) Churches Served by an Evangelist: None. Mission Churches: None. Church Added to Roll: None. Church Deleted from Roll: None. Church Organized: None. Number of Ministers on Roll: 29. Ministers Received by Ordination: Andrew P. Coburn (11‐15‐09). Ministers Restored: None. Ministers Received by Certificate: None Minister and Date of Installation or Commission: Andrew P. Coburn (11‐15‐09). Minister and Date of Dissolution of Pastoral Relationship: None. Minister Lost by Death: None. Ministers Lost by Certificate: Bill Izard (8‐19‐09). Minister Lost by Removal from Roll: None. Ministers Honorably Retired: None. Minister Not on Roll of Presbytery Serving as Stated Supply: Richard Kenyon, Dale Whitlock. Elders Ordained or Received by Certificate: Pottsville (Matthew Wylie), Salem (Jimmy Breen), New Albany (Jim Henson). Number of Deacons Lost by Death: 2. Number of Students of Theology Under Care: 0. Number of Licentiate Under Care: 0. Special Student Under Care: None. Students/Licentiates Removed from Care of Presbytery: None NORTHEAST PRESBYTERY: Number of Congregations and Missions on Roll of Presbytery: 26. (Note: 5 churches from Pacific Presbytery were administratively trans‐
ferred to Northeast Presbytery. See Minutes of Synod 2009, p. 85. Official reception of these 5 churches is pending their presenting themselves to Northeast Presbytery for reception.) Churches Without Regular Installed Pastor or Mission Developer: Ira‐
nian Congregation of Washington, DC; Life Line ARP*. (NOTE: *=with Stated Supply). 522
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Churches Served by an Evangelist: None. Mission Church: Christ Presbyterian Church, Communion Presbyterian Church, Global Vision ARP Church; Good News Presbyterian Church; Good News Community Church; Iranian Christian Church; Tri‐State Community Church. Church Added to Roll: Tri‐State Community Fellowship. Church Deleted from Roll: Kwang‐Myung PC, Holy Grace PC. Number of Ministers on Roll: 48. (Note: 7 additional ministers from Pa‐
cific Presbytery were administratively transferred to Northeast Presby‐
tery. See Minutes of Synod 2009, p. 85. Official reception of these 7 min‐
isters is pending their presenting themselves to Northeast Presbytery for reception.) Minister Received by Ordination: None. Ministers Received by Certificate: Rev. J.K. Kim, Rev. Don Ik Hwang, Rev. Daniel Rhee. Minister and Date of Installation: None. Minister and Date of Dissolution of Pastoral Relationship: None. Minister Lost by Death: None. Minister Lost by Certificate: None. Minister Lost by Removal from Roll: None. Minister Honorably Retired: None. Minister Not on Roll of Presbytery Serving as Approved Supply: None. Elders Elected Ordained or Received by Certificate: Unknown. Number of Deacons Lost by Death: Unknown. Number of Students of Theology: 5. Name of Student and Date Received: None received in 2009. Special Student Under Care: 1. Student Removed from Care of Presbytery: None.
Information and Narrative: Under the able leadership of Rev. Ron Pritts, Moderator, and Rev. Fred Carr, Principal Clerk, NEP has continued to serve Christ as the regional church of the Associate Reformed Presbyte‐
rian Church in the northeastern United States. (Note that NEP also has mission congregations in Arizona and California.) Most notable is the increasing number of Korean pastors and congregations that are choosing to affiliate with the ARP in the NEP. Rev. Daniel Rhee, Rev Jim Kwan Kim and Rev. Don Ik Hwang were fully received as members of NEP in March 2009. NEP met in the facilities of our presbytery’s largest congre‐
gation, the Hyo Shin Bible Presbyterian Church of Flushing, NY, for its Spring Stated Meeting. NEP was able to provide financial assistance to APPENDIX
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the Yae Dam Presbyterian Church of New York, which was suffering from heating problems during the winter. At its June adjourned meeting, NEP heard a report from the Commission to Develop Protocol for Transitioning Ministerial and Congregational Transfers (Korean). Rev. Rick Anderson was presented with a call as Mis‐
sion Developer of the Tri‐State Mission (Pennsylvania, Ohio, W. Virginia) and the work was designated an official mission of the NEP. NEP met in the facilities of Piney Creek Presbyterian Church in October for its fall stated meeting. NEP voted to continue to invite Pacific Presby‐
tery (Korean) pastors serving in congregations in the geographic bounds of NEP, to present themselves for membership, to participate in Pre‐
sybtery’s activities. Mr. Benjamin Glaser, candidate, was examined and received as a licentiate. Rev. Moon Seon Cho of NJ Presbyterian Church was received. (Note: later he resigned from the Presbytery.) PACIFIC PRESBYTERY: NO REPORT SECOND PRESBYTERY: Number of Congregations and Missions on Roll of Presbytery: 38. Church Without Regular Installed Pastor or Mission Developer: Abbe‐
ville/Mt. Carmel*, Bethel, Cedar Springs*, Clemson Korean*, Faith*, Gen‐
erostee, Iva*, Johnston*, Providence, Troy*, Tucker, Young Memorial*). (NOTE: *=with Stated Supply) Churches Served by an Evangelist: International Community Outreach. Mission Churches: Clemson Korean, New Days Korean, Travelers. Church Added to Roll: None Churches Organized: None. Churches Deleted from Roll: Grace Presbyterian, New Millenium. Number of Ministers on Roll: 70. Minister Received by Ordination: Lee Bond (4‐21‐09) Michael L. Horne (10‐25‐09). Minister Received by Certificate: Timothy L. Brooks (10‐13‐09), David T. Griffin (10‐13‐09). Minister and Date of Dissolution of Pastoral Relationship: Anthony R. Locke (12‐31‐09). Minister Reinstated: None. Minister Lost by Death: John A. Little (9‐15‐09). Minister Lost by Certificate: Walt Shepard (9‐3‐09). Minister Not on Roll of Presbytery Serving as Approved Supply: Lloyd Melton (Cedar Springs), Paul Volpitto (Johnston), Jody Gaston (Iva), Roy Beckham (Troy). 524
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Elders Ordained or Received by Certificate: Highlands (Russell Smith 12‐7‐08), Ora (James Walston 12‐14‐08), Peachtree Corners (Sean Nelson 1‐18‐09, Gaines Redd 1‐18‐09), Redeemer (Alvin Sell 8‐23‐09, David Cath‐
cart 8‐23‐09), Spartanburg (M.C. Martin 1‐11‐09), Travelers Mission (Welch Bostic 1‐1‐09) Number of Deacons Lost by Death: 2. Number of Students of Theology: 17. Name of Student/Licentiate and Date Received: Stuart Moore (3‐10‐09), Scott Cook (6‐9‐09), Heath Coker (10‐13‐09), Sungjune Kim (10‐13‐09), John Paul Marr (10‐13‐09), Timothy L. Brooks (10‐13‐09), Michael L. Horne (10‐25‐09), Lee S. Bond (4‐21‐09). Special Student Under Care: None. Students/Licentiates Removed From Care of Presbytery: Spencer Swain (3‐10‐09 TENNESSEE‐ALABAMA PRESBYTERY: Number of Congregations and Missions on Roll of Presbytery: 15. Church Without Regular Installed Pastor or Mission Developer: Be‐
thel*, Camden*, Cleveland Street, Lincoln Memorial*, Prosperity, AL*. (NOTE: *=with Stated Supply). Churches Served by an Evangelist: None. Mission Church: Connections Mission, Huntsville, AL. Church Added to Roll: None. Church Organized: None. Church Deleted from Roll: None. Number of Ministers on Roll: 13. Minister Received by Ordination: None. Minister Received by Certificate: Soo Young Kim (9‐19‐09). Minister and Date of Installation: None. Minister and Date of Dissolution of Pastoral Relationship: None. Minister Lost by Death: None. Minister Lost by Certificate: None. Minister Lost by Removal from Roll: None. Minister Honorably Retired: None. Minister Not on Roll of Presbytery Serving as Approved Supply: Henry Lewis Smith (Bethel, Camden, Prosperity, AL). Elders Ordained: Pressly Memorial (Tirey Bowen). Elders Received by Certificate: None. Number of Deacons Lost by Death: None. Number of Students of Theology: None. APPENDIX
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Name of Student and Date Received: None. Students/Licentiates Removed From Care of Presbytery: None. Special Student Under Care: None. VIRGINIA PRESBYTERY: Number of Congregations and Missions on Roll of Presbytery: 12. Church Without Regular Installed Pastor or Mission Developer: Ebe‐
nezer*, Lauderdale, Wildhurst*. (NOTE: *=with Stated Supply) Churches Served by an Evangelist: None. Mission Church: None. Church or Mission Added to Roll: None. Churches Organized: None. Church Deleted from Roll: None. Number of Ministers on Roll: 14. Minister Received by Ordination: John Isaac “Ike” Hughes (3‐8‐09). Minister Received by Certificate: None. Minister and Date of Installation: John Isaac “Ike” Hughes (Fairlea 3‐8‐09). Minister and Date of Dissolution of Pastoral Relationship: James D. Graves (Lauderdale 6‐30‐09). Minister Lost by Death: None. Minister Lost by Certificate: None. Minister Lost by Removal from Roll: None. Minister Honorably Retired: None. Minister Not on Roll of Presbytery Serving as Approved Supply: Jim Giles (Ebenezer). Elders Ordained: Johnson Creek (Robert L. Church, Sr 12‐27‐09). Elders Received by Certificate: None. Number of Deacons Lost by Death: 4. Number of Students of Theology: None. Name of Student and Date Received: None. Special Student Under Care: None. 526
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STATISTICAL INFORMATION JANUARY 1—DECEMBER 31, 2009 The annual statistical reports have been tabulated for printing in the Minutes of Synod, using information submitted by the individual churches to the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Center as of December 31, 2009. The following notes of explanation should be considered prior to drawing conclusions from the statistical information: 1. Membership: The “Beginning Communicant” reflects the number reported in the 2009 Minutes of Synod as the 2008 “Active Communicant Membership Total at End of Year.” Where a church report had a 2009 “Beginning of Year” balance that was different from the published 2008 “End of Year” balance, the difference is ac‐
counted for as “Accession by Reaffirmation” or “Losses by Removal.” For churches failing to submit reports, the figures used are those for Communicant Membership as last reported. The following table summarizes the membership changes for calendar year 2009: % of Gain 2008 Accessions by Profession 866 40.26% 37.76% Accessions by Certificate 741 34.45% 36.22% Accession by Reaffirmation* 544 25.29% 26.02% Total Accessions 2,151 100.00% 100.00% Losses by Death 372 16.30% 21.74% Losses by Certificate 477 20.90% 23.54% Losses by Removal from Roll* 1,433 62.80% 54.73% Total Losses 2,282 100.00% 100.00% Net Increase <Loss> (131) Membership at Beginning of Year 35,603 Ending Membership 35,472 * Includes adjustments as described above. 528
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The following church changed its name in 2009: Presbytery Old Name New Name Calvary Presbyterian Water of Life Fellowship First Northeast Rochester Bethel Korean Bethel Presbyterian Presbyterian (N083) (P040) 2. Financial Receipts: a. General Fund represents the undesignated tithes and offerings of the membership. b. Designated Receipts represent tithes and offerings des‐
ignated by the donor. c. Average Per Capita Giving reflects the average given by each ACTIVE COMMUNICANT MEMBER, excluding those funds reported as “Other Receipts.” d. Other Receipts reflect receipts through Bequests and Wills, Synod and Presbytery Supplements, Transfers from Savings, etc. These receipts are not a part of the regular tithes and offerings of the membership and are excluded in calculating the “Average Per Capita” giving. 3. Financial Disbursements: a. Personnel Support includes contributions to ARP Retire‐
ment Plan. b. Local Benevolence includes “Non‐Denominational Be‐
nevolence” and “Auxiliary Expenses.” c. Denominational Ministry refers to the funds voluntarily pledged to support denominational ministries. No at‐
tempt has been made to reconcile amounts reported on Statistical Reports with actual audited receipts. Dollar amounts have been rounded to the nearest 100. d. Synod Benevolence includes amounts reported for “Special Offerings” and designated gifts to the agencies of General Synod. APPENDIX
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Beginning Communicant
485
9064
9906
3768
1844
2932
482
4128
1033
1961
35603
34723
Presbytery
Canadian
Catawba
First
Florida
Mississippi Valley
Northeast
Pacific
Second
Tennessee-Alabama
Virginia
2009 Totals
2008 Totals
Certificate
Other Child Profession
Baptized Child Profession
Adult Profession
8 11
0 11
55 75 36 211
116 87 52 303
33 21
1 12
3
3
2 26
200 23 24 55
5
0
0
1
45 25 13 101
4
7
1
8
11
1
4 13
480 253 133 741
525 258 90 802
Active Communicant
Ending Total
Removal
Reaffirmation
12
2 12
18
495
468
97 86 124 274 9054 7115
158 109 180 648 9685 7401
22 31 46 153 3627 1686
21 31 16
21 1831 1203
136 13 12 154 3191 1896
2
1
0
3
486
105
64 56 78 127 4115 3077
30 10
2
31 1040
611
2 33
7
4 1948 1025
544 372 477 1433 35472 24587
576 425 461 1069 35019 23739
Death
LOSSES
Certificate
ACCESSIONS
Non-Communicant
243
1115
1479
241
240
234
13
500
109
227
4401
4782
Family Units
Baptisms
15
197
84
109 3784 3970
157 4011 4117
54
606
830
12
456 1054
105
921
689
1
25
22
45 1613 1620
17
312
353
15
569
509
530 12494 13248
458 12723 13528
108
2186
2103
965
401
458
14
1172
181
501
8089
7406
Youth & Children Fellowships
53
2174
1402
209
251
369
20
528
91
153
5250
5041
AUXILLIARIES
Church School
GENERAL SYNOD
Vacation Bible School
Adult Fellowships
66
2328
2454
443
317
1277
60
884
212
225
8266
7795
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General Fund
855343
12313370
10558455
2865470
1808008
4526559
142303
4663402
694985
1091306
39519202
37092069
Presbytery
Canadian
Catawba
First
Florida
Mississippi Valley
Northeast
Pacific
Second
Tennessee-Alabama
Virginia
2009 Totals
2008 Totals
Auxiliary Offering
Designated Receipts
335484
29418
1339642 182096
1645759
78486
820836
39284
136629
27708
263466
81726
10463
10195
688427 128514
191514
11028
115995 122268
5548215 710723
6074105 1517807
2607
1944
1660
2210
1640
2569
1552
1781
1469
1297
1636
1626
Average Per Capita
Other Receipts
37425
2224535
1586794
268633
58667
189170
0
213215
61733
71284
4711456
2573359
DISBURSEMENTS
Synod Benevolence
Denominational Ministry
Local Benevolence
Capital Expenditures
Personnel Support
Total Receipts
1257670
465966
30737 151178
241671 23748
1506
33365
16059643 6705596 2524042 1480558 2989244 133183 918548 826191
13869494 6356641 1237312 958616 3629790 55352 655506 421679
3994223 1617524 277925 198051 1020914 34129 189606 118869
2031012 1007566 141164 116293
392920 19447
67257 105440
5060921 1018308 204074 224902
551389 16859
48409
47601
162961
66873
26218
12366
16400
1300
300
900
5693558 2871699 248037 291101 1435879 49101 423679 205911
959260
445523 251557
96918
193327 10237
87426
23766
1400853
648864
72445 100011
261752 15275
73803
35388
50489595 21204560 5013511 3629994 10733286 358631 2466040 1819110
47257340 20904497 5442478 8402768 10926743 702202 2626634 2256016
Local Operating Expenses
RECEIPTS
Presbytery Benevolence
GENERAL SYNOD
Total Disbursements
948171
15577362
13314897
3457018
1850087
2111542
124357
5525407
1108754
1207538
45225132
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Name
Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church
Covenanters Presbyterian Church
Grace Fellowship Church
Grace Presbyterian Church
Mount Zion ARP Church
Reformed Hungarian Church, ARP
Riverside ARP Church
Trinity ARP Church
Trinity Presbyterian Church
2009 Totals
2008 Totals
Baptized Child Profession
Adult Profession
Beginning Communicant
45 0 3
18 0 1
102 3 0
81 0 4
53 0 0
26 0 0
73 4 0
57 0 2
30 1 1
485 8 11
480 10 9
Reaffirmation
Certificate
Other Child Profession
0 2 3
0 2 2
0 0 2
0 4 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 1
0 0 0
0 3 4
0 11 12
3 18 6
Family Units
Baptisms
Non-Communicant
Active Communicant
Ending Total
Removal
Certificate
Death
0 0 8 45 45 30 2 23
0 1 0 22 22 27 1 16
1 0 0 106 105 14 0 58
0 0 2 87 82 54 4 43
1 4 0 48 37 20 0 19
0 0 3 23 16
6 0
3
0 2 3 73 71 55 4
0
0 5 2 52 51 25 2 15
0 0 0 39 39 12 2 20
2 12 18 495 468 243 15 197
2 2 37 485 352 170 10 155
0
0 0 0
0
0 25 8
38 60 17 0
0
0 0 0
0 48 0 10
8
0 0 0
25
0 0 40
13
0 11 8
0
0 0 0
84 108 53 66
60 80 45 0
Church School
Auxiliaries
Vacation Bible School
Membership
Accessions
Losses
Youth & Children Fellowships
Presbytery
Canada
Adult Fellowships
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General Fund
76435
57060
107785
123010
76383
47434
210980
93490
62766
855343
726603
Name
Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church
Covenanters Presbyterian Church
Grace Fellowship Church
Grace Presbyterian Church
Mount Zion ARP Church
Reformed Hungarian Church, ARP
Riverside ARP Church
Trinity ARP Church
Trinity Presbyterian Church
2009 Totals
2008 Totals
Total Disbursements
Synod Benevolence
Denominational Ministry
Local Benevolence
Capital Expenditures
Personnel Support
Total Receipts
Other Receipts
Auxiliary Offering
Designated Receipts
1537
0 1733
0
77972 45349
575
1708 18496 1577 175
0 67880
24410
0 3703
0
81470 47000 4000
300
9300
0
0
0 60600
105568
0 2032 13295 226648 76266 1219 102918 19078 1000 833
500 201814
43918
0 2036 9098 176026 72455 16386 18741 18363 5000
0 9153 140098
29763
0 2869
0 106146 25999
0
2571 41758
0
0 2992 73320
830
0 3017 2416
50680 45546
0
1169
3025
676
48
0 50464
119437 29418 5068 10232 370067 35570
0 15577 100017 6960
0 19920 178044
0
0 1833 2384
95874 63345 1542
5403 24142 7118 200
800 102550
10021
0 1866
0
72787 54436 7015
2791
7492 1417 250
0 73401
335484 29418 2607 37425 1257670 465966 30737 151178 241671 23748 1506 33365 948171
152962 3069 1979 40438 923072 451330 57883 136724 141538 99844 5386 11721 326851
Average Per Capita
Disbursements
Local Operating Expenses
Receipts
Presbytery Benevolence
Presbytery
Canada
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Name
Arsenal Hill Presbyterian Church
Bethany ARP Church
Bethel ARP Church
Blacksburg ARP Church
Calhoun Presbyterian Church
Carolina Covenant (CLOSED)
Centennial ARP Church
Chester ARP Church
Clover ARP Church
Crossings Community Church
Ebenezer Presbyterian Church
Edgemoor ARP Church
Edwards Memorial ARP Church
Effingham Presbyterian Church
Faith ARP Church
Faith Fellowship ARP Church
First Presbyterian Church, Columbia
First Presbyterian Church, ARPS, Hardeeville
Good Shepherd ARP Church
Hickory Grove ARP Church
Hope Church Presbyterian
Hope Presbyterian Church
Hopewell ARP Church
Iglesia Biblica Latinoamerican
Indian ARP Land Mission
Lancaster First ARP Church
Lemira Presbyterian Church
Living Waters Church, ARP
Mayseville Presbyterian Church
Neely's Creek ARP Church
Beginning
Communicant
52
141
114
69
37
44
305
413
275
185
549
264
92
149
27
53
2481
17
55
23
39
64
51
0
0
136
44
84
82
440
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
3
6
0
0
2
0
0
5
11
0
6
0
0
4
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Baptized Child
Profession
0
0
0
0
1
0
4
6
0
0
12
2
0
0
0
0
22
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
8
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
1
0
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
Other Child
Profession
Accessions
Certificate
0
0
0
0
3
0
6
1
6
0
12
3
0
0
4
0
107
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
6
0
0
0
4
20
21
0
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
11
7
0
2
0
0
0
11
0
0
0
4
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
2
2
3
1
0
0
3
2
1
1
7
1
2
4
0
1
27
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
Membership
2
14
1
1
0
0
3
5
2
0
5
0
0
0
0
14
35
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Losses
Certificate
Presbytery
Catawba
10
1
3
0
0
0
7
0
19
0
35
0
0
2
0
4
35
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
27
0
0
Ending Total
59
133
107
68
46
44
305
415
262
201
533
272
94
143
32
39
2540
17
58
21
43
67
51
0
7
136
44
56
88
467
Active
Communicant
37
109
85
45
46
0
205
256
180
157
503
272
79
122
32
36
2135
12
58
14
43
67
28
0
7
0
0
43
88
362
NonCommunicant
0
17
18
10
4
0
60
40
45
51
81
0
11
6
0
15
284
0
20
3
0
15
5
0
0
0
0
14
16
43
0
2
2
0
6
0
3
3
6
0
13
3
3
0
0
2
31
0
0
0
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
Family Units
28
61
61
28
14
0
120
136
90
85
243
0
49
62
17
19
1445
12
41
7
24
0
13
0
5
0
0
22
41
182
Church School
8
104
67
26
45
0
130
120
130
137
280
195
53
64
19
0
1086
7
50
0
0
3
22
0
0
0
0
0
67
257
Auxiliaries
Vacation Bible
School
0
98
123
0
0
0
47
60
77
133
150
0
30
72
0
0
300
0
0
0
0
0
52
0
0
0
0
0
30
203
Youth & Children
Fellowships
0
82
22
0
27
0
53
84
45
59
160
83
5
8
4
0
890
0
0
3
25
34
0
0
0
0
0
0
14
125
Adult
Fellowships
10
45
75
0
0
0
125
140
160
126
170
26
45
71
1
0
480
0
43
16
15
0
8
0
0
0
0
7
54
111
534
APPENDIX
Baptisms
Removal
Death
Reaffirmation
Adult Profession
Name
New Hope ARP Church
Oak Ridge ARP Church
Pleasant Hill ARP Church
Providence Presbyterian Church
Rock Hill First ARP Church
Rogers Memorial ARP Church
Rowan Presbyterian Church
Scots Kirk ARP Church
Sharon ARP Church
Sherwood Forest ARP Church
Shiloh ARP Church
Smyrna ARP Church
Tirzah ARP Church
Union ARP Church
Unity ARP Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church
White Oak ARP Church
York ARP Church
2009 Totals
2008 Totals
Beginning
Communicant
12
94
61
56
664
234
150
141
28
67
200
75
370
93
341
68
33
92
9064
9009
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
8
0
0
0
0
2
55
34
Baptized Child
Profession
0
0
0
0
3
0
8
4
0
0
0
0
10
0
0
0
1
0
75
45
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
36
8
Other Child
Profession
Accessions
Certificate
0
0
0
14
1
11
3
2
0
0
4
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
211
187
0
0
0
0
3
7
0
4
0
0
0
11
2
0
5
0
0
0
97
93
Membership
Death
0
0
0
0
3
0
4
0
0
2
2
0
2
1
4
4
0
0
86
102
Losses
0
2
0
0
10
9
4
0
0
1
1
5
0
2
0
4
0
0
124
107
Certificate
Presbytery
Catawba
Removal
2
3
0
15
9
3
0
13
0
9
11
0
45
0
0
17
0
0
274
167
Ending Total
10
89
61
55
650
242
153
138
32
55
190
82
345
91
342
43
34
94
9054
9000
Active
Communicant
9
76
0
55
582
109
150
75
29
53
101
58
303
91
234
43
32
94
7115
6827
NonCommunicant
2
13
0
15
89
47
34
11
2
4
17
15
51
10
43
0
0
4
1115
1424
Baptisms
0
0
0
0
4
6
0
0
0
0
0
2
9
0
2
0
0
2
109
120
Family Units
6
46
0
12
254
69
90
30
17
33
47
22
142
41
126
0
14
30
3784
3945
Church School
8
35
0
0
277
33
97
40
11
26
100
27
136
24
231
10
13
32
3970
3949
Auxiliaries
Vacation Bible
School
0
30
0
0
70
0
100
58
0
41
68
70
116
85
141
0
13
19
2186
1982
Youth & Children
Fellowships
0
11
0
15
102
58
70
5
0
0
32
12
73
10
50
5
0
8
2174
1572
Adult
Fellowships
0
10
0
15
129
6
78
14
0
19
53
9
115
10
102
8
14
18
2328
2267
APPENDIX
535
Reaffirmation
Adult Profession
General Fund
87255
115067
139753
56011
152791
0
321815
440737
274524
454748
832311
235295
147523
138711
28929
111571
4613667
22761
190006
22905
152731
219265
51233
0
11997
0
0
68706
181356
454953
Name
Arsenal Hill Presbyterian Church
Bethany ARP Church
Bethel ARP Church
Blacksburg ARP Church
Calhoun Presbyterian Church
Carolina Covenant (CLOSED)
Centennial ARP Church
Chester ARP Church
Clover ARP Church
Crossings Community Church
Ebenezer Presbyterian Church
Edgemoor ARP Church
Edwards Memorial ARP Church
Effingham Presbyterian Church
Faith ARP Church
Faith Fellowship ARP Church
First Presbyterian Church, Columbia
First Presbyterian Church, ARPS, Hardeeville
Good Shepherd ARP Church
Hickory Grove ARP Church
Hope Church Presbyterian
Hope Presbyterian Church
Hopewell ARP Church
Iglesia Biblica Latinoamerican
Indian ARP Land Mission
Lancaster First ARP Church
Lemira Presbyterian Church
Living Waters Church, ARP
Mayseville Presbyterian Church
Neely's Creek ARP Church
Designated
Receipts
5505
7926
6675
6395
1000
0
39935
46993
67258
9747
96455
33345
5170
39816
0
25894
416719
1116
1266
5150
33000
45000
0
0
1000
0
0
5261
109430
0
Auxiliary
Offering
2065
1065
1570
1207
0
0
2108
17070
0
0
7874
0
3792
1708
0
0
0
226
0
0
0
0
803
0
0
0
0
0
0
6403
1720
3304
1274
1857
1775
1972
1899
2959
1862
988
1981
1477
904
3818
2356
2009
3298
2004
4319
3944
1858
2563
1138
1741
1414
3343
Average Per
Capita
Other Receipts
15900
27000
21968
80050
265
0
0
0
0
1591921
6488
6908
4303
157
7125
697
284328
0
787
0
0
0
24036
0
78112
0
0
3561
254
0
Capital
Expenditures
Personnel
Support
Total Receipts
110725
60882
0
151058
57692
3250
169966
88447
5151
143663
45616
90512
154056
64207
1694
0
0
0
363858 228065
12768
504800 219600
35864
341782 130806
33092
2056416 207544 1638406
943128 360621
44092
275548
60663
82679
160788
87148
0
180392
73347
1820
36054
14600
4442
138162
96600
0
5314714 2518621
0
24103
20803
0
192059
99555
1877
28055
17132
5150
185731
96121
15000
264265
91691
0
76072
16849
0
0
0
0
91109
31113
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
77528
16022
0
291040
88501 215750
461356 285648
0
Local
Benevolence
3040
5250
12754
2403
4830
0
5469
14421
9500
108948
238591
27574
28444
1796
150
29363
798832
0
6976
0
0
18500
3437
0
2826
0
0
1215
929
58475
Disbursements
49619
38883
33452
15334
26553
0
99166
133182
110015
100206
124917
105354
26754
42211
15864
34647
833322
2644
42301
5537
60107
0
10692
0
5552
0
0
29930
56215
114795
Local Operating
Exp
Receipts
Denominational
Min
946
2000
1860 12472
1425 15000
995
1200
615
2800
0
0
4777 12000
3495 44300
3695 21236
0 12000
12505 95950
3225 11800
1790 10000
2445 12880
465
0
0
990
52125 260000
195
500
900 18750
240
600
0 15000
0
0
420
6783
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 11212
1260 20474
5110 12600
Presbytery
Benev
Presbytery
Catawba
Synod
Benevolence
2697
2524
7259
195
3600
0
10139
9783
7675
153
65094
4683
633
1204
825
0
543682
905
1410
200
0
3120
900
0
0
0
0
1550
1130
49592
Total
Disbursements
119184
121931
163488
156255
104299
0
372384
460645
316019
2067257
941770
295978
154769
135703
36346
161600
5006582
25047
171769
28859
186228
113311
39081
0
39491
0
0
59929
384259
526220
536
APPENDIX
Name
New Hope ARP Church
Oak Ridge ARP Church
Pleasant Hill ARP Church
Providence Presbyterian Church
Rock Hill First ARP Church
Rogers Memorial ARP Church
Rowan Presbyterian Church
Scots Kirk ARP Church
Sharon ARP Church
Sherwood Forest ARP Church
Shiloh ARP Church
Smyrna ARP Church
Tirzah ARP Church
Union ARP Church
Unity ARP Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church
White Oak ARP Church
York ARP Church
2009 Totals
2008 Totals
Auxiliary
Offering
Designated
Receipts
General Fund
11934
0
0
96835
2539
2084
33960
1583
895
96235
0
0
672566
76798
0
220793
2105
300
179311
12331
0
125861
14126
275
40321
11660
152
121116
7254
7738
162337
34263
19333
64849
220
65069
359158
8214
0
92272
5972
0
277760 147606
0
102055
0
0
35913
3308
39665
93473
1607
694
12313370 1339642 182096
11943880 1175790 1196457
1750
1288
2048
1278
1870
1798
2568
2138
2244
1212
1080
1818
2373
2465
1019
1944
2097
1326
1335
Average Per
Capita
Disbursements
Total
Disbursements
Synod
Benevolence
Denominational
Min
Local
Benevolence
Capital
Expenditures
Personnel
Support
Total Receipts
Other Receipts
0
11934
5950
0
0
5021
0
500
0
11471
2214
103672
80601 135020
103
22920
1642
2100
0
242386
6371
42809
17137
6952
1525
9590
420
1000
420
37044
0
96235
61270
0
600
6500
0
5000
0
73370
15328
764692 369850
14117
9120 137107
9390 108900
36407
684891
7809
231007 142570
1967
789
83709
0
0
27
229062
0
191642
98025
633
3390
56348
1950 10500
1055
171901
1511
141773
76091
32639
6019
15010
1796
8200
2310
142065
12250
64383
14770
15175
2374
17717
405
8410
8090
66941
6961
143069
63046
8700
1000
32242
900 25189
7268
138345
4226
220159
75272
6293
19394 154803
3155 15000
9887
283804
980
131118
44105
0
557
22407
1005
6549
3720
78343
0
367372 233872
0
3775 137364
4440 36062
11805
427318
3794
102038
50910
0
794
20152
2295 14580
3110
91841
6764
432130 118855 110770
46897
88764
3690 51830
12377
433183
0
102055
87726
0
0
17288
1000
7661
4000
117675
0
78886
15480
229
498
11123
760
7886
6280
42256
2467
98241
72172
0
0
33927
1847
8634
482
117062
2224535 16059643 6705596 2524042 1480558 2989244 133183 918548 826191 15577362
746368 15062495 6385557 1077294 2854438 2754735 232974 890546 1141835 6720989
Local Operating
Exp
Receipts
Presbytery
Benev
Presbytery
Catawba
APPENDIX
537
Name
Adams Farm Community Church
African ARP Mission
All Saints' Presbyterian Church
Ambassador Presbtterian Church
Back Creek ARP Church
Ballantyne Presbyterian Church
Bethel Korean ARP Church
Boyce Memorial ARP Church
Brookside Presbyterian Church
Burlington First ARP Church
Centerpoint Mission
Chalmers Memorial ARP Church
Christ Church, ARP, Denver
Christ Church, ARP, Pinehurst
Christ Coastal ARP Church
Christ Community Church
Christ Fellowship
City Church of Greensboro
Coddle Creek ARP Church
Concord ARP Church
Beginning
Communicant
208
0
66
105
830
50
131
193
32
219
13
36
38
37
0
1105
11
72
272
110
Adult Profession
17
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
17
2
2
Baptized Child
Profession
1
0
0
9
19
4
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
1
0
1
Other Child
Profession
9
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
11
0
0
0
0
Certificate
0
0
0
2
0
8
2
2
0
8
2
4
3
5
0
8
0
0
4
5
0
0
4
6
12
6
2
0
0
1
1
5
0
3
0
2
0
0
1
5
Reaffirmation
Membership
Losses
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
5
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
4
2
Death
Accessions
Ending Total
Removal
2
2 231
0
0
0
0
3
67
2
7 113
21 223 615
0
2
66
4 10 121
1
0 191
2
0
28
6
0 222
0
0
16
0
0
45
0
1
41
0
0
45
0
0
0
18 28 1084
2
9
0
0 12
78
2 12 261
4
0 117
Certificate
Presbytery
First
Active
Communicant
231
0
64
110
551
66
100
158
17
165
12
45
41
30
0
445
0
73
185
60
NonCommunicant
95
0
7
54
97
31
14
14
1
26
3
0
9
15
0
291
0
9
46
11
Baptisms
12
0
0
3
5
5
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
15
0
2
6
1
Family Units
0
0
31
49
303
31
27
95
6
97
7
30
25
0
0
272
0
47
89
42
Church School
57
0
45
79
440
0
46
80
0
128
9
11
66
0
0
234
0
16
124
32
Auxiliaries
Vacation Bible
School
200
0
0
0
170
0
0
0
0
65
0
0
0
0
0
273
0
0
67
40
Youth & Children
Fellowships
62
0
10
28
197
0
25
8
0
21
0
0
0
0
0
95
0
14
25
6
Adult Fellowships
6
0
25
0
125
0
27
51
0
58
0
8
0
0
0
100
0
48
70
24
538
APPENDIX
Covenant ARP Church, Statesville
Covenant ARP Church, Jacksonville
Covenant Fellowship ARP Church
Covenant of Grace ARP Church
Craig Avenue Tabernacle
Crowders Creek ARP Church
Dayspring Presbyterian Church
Ebenezer ARP Church
Elk Shoals ARP Church
Emmanuel ARP Church
Faith Chapel ARP Church
First ARP Church
Freedom Bridge
Fuller Memorial ARP Church
Garrison Memorial ARP Church
Gaston Community Church
Gastonia First ARP Church
Gilead ARP Church
Glenwood ARP Church
Good Shepherd Community Church
Grace Community ARP Church
Hephzibah ARP Church
Hillside ARP Church
Hope Chapel ARP Church
Huntersville ARP Church
Korean Bethel Presbyterian Church
Lakeside Presbyterian Church
Leith
Linden ARP Church
Matthews Korean ARP Church
198
93
70
87
241
207
44
76
54
44
20
33
108
38
32
0
929
90
61
37
0
30
60
0
177
110
106
0
136
45
0
0
0
14
0
1
0
3
0
2
0
0
23
0
0
0
3
0
0
6
0
1
0
0
3
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
3
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
0
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1 102
15 26
0
3
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 18
0
4
0
3
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
6
0
1
3
0
0
0
0
7
5
1
0
0
0
8
3
5
0
0
0
0
2
8
2
1
0
0
0
0
4
2
0
0
6
3
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
10
0
2
0
1
0
0
0
5
0
0
0
3
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
38
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
9
3
0
5
0
33
6
10
0
0
2
0
13
0
26
0
1
0
14
0
0
0
2
2
3
0
0
9
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
161
90
60
112
240
205
43
65
52
31
23
33
131
22
32
112
931
96
57
39
-1
31
53
26
184
105
109
0
128
46
110
72
60
112
112
151
21
66
19
27
17
33
131
15
9
112
795
96
47
34
0
30
50
26
161
70
109
0
62
35
18
6
9
23
0
27
5
9
0
3
1
0
0
0
0
22
160
4
6
5
0
0
2
13
37
45
2
0
2
8
0
0
0
3
2
1
0
1
0
2
0
0
23
0
0
2
9
1
0
1
0
0
1
2
3
0
2
0
0
0
59
40
23
39
79
82
5
46
15
13
8
0
227
13
6
0
414
56
35
18
10
21
25
18
79
43
46
0
36
15
107
34
0
40
53
83
8
23
17
15
0
36
0
0
0
0
500
41
15
17
0
26
20
36
101
47
49
0
44
37
0
0
0
0
0
60
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
180
0
0
38
0
17
0
0
63
0
66
0
40
0
32
7
9
0
0
27
0
3
0
0
0
12
0
0
15
47
200
8
3
10
0
5
6
13
41
0
15
0
13
0
43
24
0
0
43
53
0
27
0
9
0
14
0
0
0
25
456
37
8
39
0
0
14
50
65
25
60
0
105
12
APPENDIX
539
Beginning
Communicant
78
8
94
212
110
73
300
381
0
314
27
453
177
108
60
55
72
4
21
74
Name
Maupin Avenue Presbyterian Church
Messiah Christian Fellowship
Mint Hill Presbyterian Church
Mooresville ARP Church
New Amity ARP Church
New Covenant ARP Church
New Perth ARP Church
New Sterling ARP Church
Northside Presbyterian Church
Pinecrest ARP Church
Pinecrest Hispanic Mission
Pisgah ARP Church
Pressley Memorial ARP Church
Progressive Presbyterian Church
Providence ARP Church
Reformation Presbyterian Church
Rehobeth Presbyterian Church
Rivertown Presbyterian Church
Rodam Korean Church
Sandy Plains ARP Church
Adult Profession
0
0
0
1
0
0
4
4
1
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
1
0
0
Baptized Child
Profession
0
0
0
0
1
0
3
3
2
0
0
8
0
2
2
8
0
0
0
0
Other Child
Profession
0
3
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
4
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Certificate
0
0
1
0
1
0
8
5
18
6
2
0
0
5
1
12
0
2
2
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
8
0
0
3
0
1
0
1
3
26
0
8
0
0
Reaffirmation
Membership
Losses
3
0
1
5
1
3
5
0
0
15
0
3
2
0
1
0
2
0
0
1
Death
Accessions
Removal
2
0
0
3
0 24
1
0
0
0
0
2
7
0
0 135
0
0
7
8
0
0
9
1
0
0
0
0
0 10
4
0
0
3
2
0
2
0
4
1
Certificate
Presbytery
First
Ending Total
73
8
72
207
113
68
311
258
21
293
29
451
179
116
59
97
67
13
22
68
Active
Communicant
57
8
65
171
56
25
191
258
21
266
29
397
179
75
52
88
39
0
22
68
NonCommunicant
7
6
7
25
5
0
50
39
7
19
8
74
10
10
9
9
11
4
5
4
Baptisms
0
0
2
1
1
0
17
5
2
2
0
10
0
2
4
0
0
1
0
1
Family Units
42
3
47
77
32
10
114
133
9
186
13
222
54
45
26
36
20
9
11
40
Church School
30
15
55
72
19
13
128
163
8
68
20
258
30
72
37
56
45
0
17
41
Auxiliaries
Vacation Bible
School
48
0
0
175
0
0
80
100
0
55
0
145
0
130
40
0
0
0
0
7
Youth & Children
Fellowships
24
0
15
20
5
0
78
53
6
31
0
107
12
32
13
19
0
0
0
6
Adult Fellowships
29
0
30
54
8
0
46
133
19
72
12
123
15
14
15
33
6
0
10
20
540
APPENDIX
Statesville First ARP Church
Statesville Korean ARP Church
Stony Point ARP Church
Tapestry ARP Church
Triangle Onnuri Korean ARP Church
Water of Life Fellowship
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Westview Presbyterian
Wheat Seed Korean (CLOSED)
2009 Total
2008 Total
381
0
68
0
15
1
0
0
14
0
20
0
59
0
54
0
20
0
9906 116
9807 224
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
87
47
0
3
1
3
3
0 379 223
11
0 149 127
21
8
88
0
4
0
0 10
0
62
45
5
0
20
43
0
0
20
0
0
0
0
0
0
16
14
0
0
11
7
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
12
11
0
0
7
0
0
3
0
0
5
12
12
1
0
5
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
18
18
2
0
11
18
0
6
8
0
3
2
0
0
2
63
48
14
2
25
30
23
10
21
0
0
0
1
0
0
53
39
7
0
27
17
0
0
20
0
0
0
0
0 20
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
52 303 158 109 180 648 9685 7401 1479 157 4011 4117 2103 1402 2454
25 389 174 131 185 368 9982 7610 1665 147 4147 4552 2253 1736 2583
APPENDIX
541
General Fund
270869
7428
175339
190647
828292
223405
24096
218835
39928
235473
29509
59560
119441
11390
0
857895
2216
113880
206736
100917
Name
Adams Farm Community
African ARP Mission
All Saints'
Ambassador
Back Creek ARP Church
Ballantyne
Bethel Korean ARP Church
Boyce Memorial ARP Church
Brookside
Burlington First ARP Church
Centerpoint Mission
Chalmers Memorial
Christ Church, ARP, Denver
Christ Church, ARP, Pinehurst
Christ Coastal ARP Church
Christ Community Church
Christ Fellowship
City Church of Greensboro
Coddle Creek ARP Church
Concord ARP Church
Designated
Receipts
4027
0
16222
61315
41016
4196
50000
57713
3635
43389
1833
1172
750
0
0
140734
0
8755
31866
6559
Auxiliary Offering
7357
0
0
0
10817
0
0
15290
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
13349
3643
1222
0
2993
2291
1597
3449
741
1847
2563
1690
2612
1350
2931
380
0
2244
0
1680
1362
1852
Average Per
Capita
Other Receipts
0
4500
3710
3775
82417
5725
0
18194
841
0
6532
17219
6244
0
18000
17938
27916
0
266997
665
Total Receipts
282253
11928
195271
255737
962542
233326
74096
310032
44404
278862
37874
77951
126435
11390
18000
1016567
30132
122635
518948
111784
Personnel
Support
74702
6000
123398
107348
397829
80388
4000
160814
28069
177726
40124
51476
85588
9000
17990
471109
55616
103300
110420
65423
Capital
Expenditures
0
0
30130
479
68102
18864
50000
89438
6950
12078
0
0
0
2600
0
70381
3500
0
0
0
Local Benev
40046
4848
5692
24401
88025
2405
9468
2267
3964
21820
450
157
600
3500
0
3020
3092
1000
28671
1460
Disbursements
85046
1000
37857
43050
273549
106100
11284
67242
8435
55179
7301
17576
51266
9512
0
486619
13992
17000
101935
30448
Local Operating
Expenses
Receipts
1507
50
450
700
4208
395
344
1172
300
3108
200
263
200
0
25
982
0
600
1478
782
Presbytery Benev
Presbytery
First
Denominational
Ministry
0
0
0
0
57170
10600
0
17421
300
25500
2950
500
3000
0
0
18498
0
0
34216
4000
Synod Benev
4650
0
6365
4200
27264
6100
0
12162
50
16468
2400
2524
20
189
0
27545
1500
0
4201
2270
Total
Disbursements
205951
11898
203892
180178
916147
224852
75096
350516
48068
311879
53425
72496
140674
24801
18015
1078154
77700
121900
280921
104383
542
APPENDIX
Covenant Statesville
Covenant Jacksonville
Covenant Fellowship
Covenant of Grace
Craig Avenue Tabernacle
Crowders Creek
Dayspring
Ebenezer ARP Church
Elk Shoals ARP Church
Emmanuel ARP Church
Faith Chapel ARP Church
First ARP Church
Freedom Bridge
Fuller Memorial ARP Church
Garrison Memorial
Gaston Community Church
Gastonia First ARP Church
Gilead ARP Church
Glenwood ARP Church
Good Shepard Community
Grace Community
Hephzibah ARP Church
Hillside ARP Church
Hope Chapel ARP Church
Huntersville ARP Church
Korean Bethel
Lakeside
Leith
Linden ARP Church
Matthews Korean
119948
125931
85085
191626
132775
175833
36339
109029
27644
42433
34915
30317
0
56214
8260
0
1211407
126270
54973
70113
19838
51371
75870
125717
336319
118302
145837
0
90622
36240
9924
19812
0
0
0
0
18
14220
12457
0
2500
1150
0
7736
0
0
446002
10960
439
69447
0
0
0
0
20712
40000
0
0
4342
36000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3408
867
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14028
0
674
1009
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1181
2024
1418
1711
1185
1164
1731
1919
2156
1572
2201
954
0
4263
918
0
2102
1429
1193
4134
0
1712
1517
4835
2218
2261
1338
0
1532
2064
22226
735
0
40260
63162
0
9000
19491
1044
92
5
280000
0
0
1700
0
66829
116173
21452
0
0
0
0
70242
4551
0
10161
60472
13565
0
152098
146478
85085
231886
195937
175833
45357
146148
42012
42525
37420
311467
0
63950
9960
0
1738266
253403
77538
140569
19838
51371
75870
195959
361582
158302
155998
60472
108529
72240
82300
75622
41143
90738
78665
107837
19920
68527
15458
26624
24985
15950
0
41550
3100
0
725228
86314
28869
78443
13200
23702
45900
136672
216381
63462
117238
2083
69462
12000
0
10472
0
90782
38943
0
0
0
13768
9940
2194
0
0
0
0
0
131189
168990
0
0
0
262
0
0
2090
0
0
0
500
0
7707
11182
0
0
80265
1973
0
3674
1479
600
3603
0
0
2224
0
0
240911
6280
0
625
0
0
128166
24884
10752
11468
31456
0
633
15030
39798
34080
25334
38187
45135
91797
14912
48534
10025
19764
8166
6387
0
14976
6432
0
341194
12155
22782
63140
0
19565
16831
41642
80461
24233
32377
2245
27021
11000
1290
7000
5371
650
6000
9687
0
1800
0
1000
0
0
912
8004
5995
1163 10000
2390
157
125
0
615
1950
55
143
2800
340
938
500
0
165
120
0
600
300
2570
0
0
0
309
721
2400
0
0
0
0
0
0
5572 115000 159237
675
900
5795
398
0
419
75
0
0
0
1300
0
263
0
0
100
0
173
0
0
0
1365 26000 19296
343
0
0
742 31000
0
10
0
0
525
2000
261
210
0
0
143466
147693
68277
220707
257919
215160
35114
123355
44013
58366
39233
25807
0
62181
9532
0
1718331
281109
52468
142283
14500
43792
191170
203198
356345
99506
212813
4338
100402
38240
APPENDIX
543
Maupin Avenue
Messiah Christian
Mint Hill
Mooresville ARP Church
New Amity ARP Church
New Covenant ARP Church
New Perth ARP Church
New Sterling ARP Church
Northside
Pinecrest ARP Church
Pinecrest Hispanic Mission
Pisgah ARP Church
Pressley Memorial
Progressive
Providence ARP Church
Reformation
Rehobeth
Rivertown
Rodam Korean Church
Sandy Plains ARP Church
General Fund
85815
3167
121000
184835
65723
27489
257582
220949
11644
422044
4176
400934
77350
71745
135281
221503
74520
48522
25390
98762
Designated
Receipts
7025
0
46000
89095
0
1119
8559
40328
0
68685
0
78272
0
14744
6037
17581
3360
0
0
5351
Auxiliary Offering
0
0
0
0
0
319
0
4175
0
1998
0
0
507
0
0
0
792
0
0
253
1629
396
2569
1602
1174
1157
1393
1029
554
1852
144
1207
435
1153
2718
2717
2017
0
1154
1535
Average Per
Capita
Other Receipts
0
0
0
5792
11400
0
1414
3500
0
4171
0
9669
11505
6439
264
5711
24
25188
0
49400
Total Receipts
92840
3167
167000
279722
77123
28927
267555
268952
11644
496898
4176
488875
89362
92928
141582
244795
78696
73710
25390
153766
Personnel
Support
42957
3122
0
80155
30191
26499
162572
113029
0
223269
3000
235904
60092
55502
66776
86442
64563
78911
12000
58476
Capital
Expenditures
20866
0
0
43362
0
0
4116
29444
2606
18200
0
115751
0
0
4434
5144
2224
0
0
7090
Local Benev
2096
0
0
8058
785
0
0
600
280
44365
504
6192
500
9367
5855
7978
272
0
6331
1654
Disbursements
29485
0
0
138384
37974
15256
77465
77678
5346
92524
481
104632
17543
18649
50328
105180
10911
40600
7007
21674
Local Operating
Expenses
Receipts
480
45
1200
2706
480
233
1810
1717
50
2453
191
2888
560
500
375
450
0
0
68
1353
Presbytery Benev
Presbytery
First
Denominational
Ministry
3356
0
1200
13333
5500
0
18000
32000
0
61341
0
58868
8000
1600
12000
2340
0
0
0
2000
Synod Benev
2371
0
800
292
2350
83
7185
602
0
37199
0
389
7025
251
3035
720
0
0
0
11505
Total
Disbursements
101611
3167
3200
286290
77280
42071
271148
255070
8282
479351
4176
524624
93720
85869
142803
208254
77970
119511
25406
103752
544
APPENDIX
Name
Statesville First
Statesville Korean
Stony Point ARP Church
Tapestry ARP Church
Triangle Onnuri Korean
Water of Life Fellowship
Westminster
Westview Presbyterian
Wheat Seed Kor (closed)
2009 Total
2008 Total
346934
12339
0
66349
0
0
24097
0
0
5464
1500
0
19260
5000
0
39058
110
0
76634
42813
0
62520
28940
0
4624
0
0
10558455 1645759 78486
11176928 2181946 124960
1611 122536
481809 235217
0
9463 191180
1643 34000 11060
482563
1474
0
66349
46013
0
15030
3474
235
0
0
64752
1721
0
24097
8173
0
400
9372
75
2300
840
21160
0
31351
38315
20603
0
1250
6831
50
0
0
28734
2022
250
24510
4200
0
7203
6000
0
200
1200
18803
2176
320
39488
43917
0
0
5927
0
0
470
50314
2488
367
119814
61927 116919
1850
19379
300
8500
990
209865
2345
15660
107120
46885
45504
785
13946
435
1293
1415
110263
0
0
4624
4553
0
0
0
71
0
0
4624
1660 1586794 13869494 6356641 1237312 958616 3629790 55352 655506 421679 13314897
1772 864926 14348760 6640983 1379524 3474830 3667548 111564 687915 478671 6166926
APPENDIX
545
Name
Bartow ARP Church
Christ Community Mission
Christ Presbyterian Church
Community Chapel-by-the-Sea
Faith Presbyterian Church, Merritt Island
Faith Presbyterian Church, Oxford
First Presbyterian Church, Avon Park
First Presbyterian Church, Frostproof
First Presbyterian Church, Sebring
Grace Presbyterian Church
Hope Presbyterian Church
Lake Placid First Presbyterian Church
Lake Wales First Presbyterian Church
Morning Star Reformed Presbyterian
North Creek Presbyterian Church
Parkway Presbyterian Church
Shepherd Road Presbyterian Church
SonLife Church
Tampa Chinese Presbyterian Church
Tradewinds Christian Church
Trinity ARP Church
2009 Totals
2008 Totals
Adult Profession
Beginning
Communicant
467 4
0 0
301 0
323 2
189 1
50 0
100 0
98 2
182 1
70 0
190 0
0 0
719 0
100 0
263 1
0 0
441 0
0 0
0 0
76 21
199 1
3768 33
4485 31
Baptized Child
Profession
9
0
0
8
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
21
20
Non-Communicant
Active
Communicant
Ending Total
Certificate
Death
Reaffirmation
Certificate
Other Child
Profession
0 0
0 7 7 34 432 299 92
0 0
0 0 0
0
0
0
0
0 0
0 0 0 18 283 243
0
0 0
0 4 6 34 289 184 32
0 3
3 2 13
8 175 119 24
0 0
0 2 0
4
44
44
2
0 0
3 3 1
0
99
91
1
0 2
4 1 1
0 104 104 10
0 2
0 7 1
0 177 123 30
0 0
4 0 0 10
64
0
5
0 0
0 0 0
0 190
0
0
0 0
0 0 0
0
0
0
0
0 0
0 0 0
0 719
0
0
0 0
0 0 0
0 100
0
0
0 3
8 3 3
0 271 271
0
0 0
0 0 0
0
0
0
0
0 0
0 0 0
0 441
0
0
0 0
0 0 0
0
0
0
0
0 0
0 0 0
0
0
0
0
1 0
0 0 0 12
86
79 28
0 2
0 2 14 33 153 129 17
1 12 22 31 46 153 3627 1686 241
3 44 103 62 13 134 4477 2631 390
Removal
Church School
Family Units
Baptisms
10 161 141
0
0
0
9
95 160
6
0
70
5
62 115
0
0
22
0
50
32
2
62
34
1
94
32
4
0
14
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
68
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
0
17
1
82 125
54 606 830
34 1271 1183
Auxiliaries
166
0
252
150
130
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
140
0
0
0
0
59
68
965
629
Vacation Bible
School
Membership
Accessions
Losses
Adult Fellowships
55 60
0
0
0
0
64 30
0
0
0 27
17
0
20 83
0 55
0 10
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 20
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
13 40
40 118
209 443
535 928
Youth & Children
Fellowships
Presbytery
Florida
546
APPENDIX
Name
Bartow ARP Church
Christ Community Mission
Christ Presbyterian Church
Community Chapel-by-the-Sea
Faith Presbyterian Church, Merritt Island
Faith Presbyterian Church, Oxford
First Presbyterian Church, Avon Park
First Presbyterian Church, Frostproof
First Presbyterian Church, Sebring
Grace Presbyterian Church
Hope Presbyterian Church
Lake Placid First Presbyterian Church
Lake Wales First Presbyterian Church
Morning Star Reformed Presbyterian
North Creek Presbyterian Church
Parkway Presbyterian Church
Shepherd Road Presbyterian Church
SonLife Church
Tampa Chinese Presbyterian Church
Tradewinds Christian Church
Trinity ARP Church
2009 Totals
2008 Totals
Total
Disbursements
Synod
Benevolence
Denominational
Ministry
Local Benevolence
Capital
Expenditures
Personnel Support
Total Receipts
Other Receipts
Auxiliary Offering
Designated
Receipts
General Fund
515921 168995 4351 2305 93269 782536 243329
0 29900 262628 7932 97737 29740 671266
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
378816 378816 18519 3194
0 776151 177831
75000 20216
58500 6794
5000 10000 353341
218245
66383 1715 1556
2423 288766 149169
0 42161
85652 9196 15000 20700 321878
235931
3545 3877 2045 53100 296453 106109
17376 19882
63717 3906 25774 31211 267975
129037
0
0 2933
0 129037
65760
0
1840
49922 1567
3300
6819 129208
133191
5229 9669 1627
0 148089
94666
380
2458
43897
504
2000
4242 148147
158180
0 1153 1532
0 159333 114774
0
806
52034
600
2200
589 171003
244151
0
0 1985 10790 254941 140483
0 32276 196466
972
4000
5260 379457
74767
3096
0
0 20000
97863
72425
18220
1757
19755
240
132
784 113313
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
487042
0
0 1797
0 487042 201606 101460
2000
88457 1494 14400
1200 410617
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
32966
11000
0
0 86768 130734
86130
10820
2291
15788
0
1667
0 116696
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
95189
63294
0 2006
0 158483
72113
37956
4477
31076
0 12396
464 158482
162034 120478
0 2190
2283 284795
93129
16713 37987
53022
924
6000
7860 215635
2865470 820836 39284 2210 268633 3994223 1617524 277925 198051 1020914 34129 189606 118869 3457018
3665538 1443397 23848 1951 71897 5204680 1942432 2116272 694380 1152506 55906 291270 247554 2095561
Average Per Capita
Disbursements
Local Operating
Expenses
Receipts
Presbytery
Benevolence
Presbytery
Florida
APPENDIX
547
Name
Bethany ARP Church
Brighton ARP Church
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Covington ARP Church
Ebenezer ARP Church
Elsberry ARP Church
Faith Presbyterian Church
French Camp Presbyterian Church
Graceview Presbyterian Church
Gumtree Presbyterian Church
Havana ARP Church
Helena Presbyterian Church
Hernando Presbyterian Church
Hickory Spring ARP Church
Hopewell ARP Church
Midlane Park ARP Church
Mt. Zion ARP Church
New Albany Presbyterian Church
New Geneva Community
Pottsville ARP Church
Providence Reformed
Richland ARP Church
Salem ARP Church
Sharon ARP Church
Wood Avenue ARP Church
2009 Totals
2008 Totals
Beginning
Communicant
23
195
24
35
49
57
0
63
73
46
0
0
33
25
47
53
53
265
36
106
62
212
291
62
34
1844
1728
Adult Profession
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
3
8
Baptized Child
Profession
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
3
11
Active
Communicant
Ending Total
Certificate
Death
Reaffirmation
Certificate
Other Child
Profession
0 2 0 2 0 0
23
23
2 3 1 2 2 0 198 198
0 0 0 0 0 4
20
20
0 1 0 1 0 0
35
27
0 0 0 4 0 0
45
25
0 0 0 0 0 0
57
19
0 0 0 0 0 0
0
0
0 3 2 2 5 0
61
52
0 12 2 2 0 2
83
0
0 0 0 1 0 0
45
46
0 0 0 0 0 0
0
0
0 0 0 0 0 0
0
0
0 0 0 0 0 0
33
0
0 0 0 2 0 0
23
5
0 0 0 1 0 9
37
30
0 1 3 3 0 0
55
33
0 0 1 1 0 0
54
28
0 3 2 3 3 0 264 256
0 1 0 0 2 2
34
32
0 0 0 1 4 3
99
45
0 0 9 1 0 0
70
65
0 0 0 1 0 0 211
84
0 0 1 3 0 0 290 160
0 0 0 1 0 1
60
21
0 0 0 0 0 0
34
34
2 26 21 31 16 21 1831 1203
1 23 93 24 22 75 1743 1026
Removal
Church School
Family Units
Baptisms
NonCommunicant
0 0 15
17
18 2 59 117
2 0
9
27
4 0 14
16
0 0 13
26
0 0
0
8
0 0
0
0
14 2 30 236
10 0
0
62
6 0 30
39
0 0
0
0
0 0
0
0
0 0
0
0
0 0
4
4
5 0 14
26
11 0 33
19
9 2 15
5
36 2
0
95
18 2 17
58
19 1 24
34
11 0 44
48
53 1 37
63
18 0 75 131
1 0 11
19
5 0 12
4
240 12 456 1054
202 28 518 742
Auxiliaries
0
64
0
0
0
0
0
70
0
0
0
0
0
0
51
0
0
60
0
45
12
24
75
0
0
401
360
Vacation Bible
School
Membership
Accessions
Losses
0
44
6
0
0
0
0
38
50
0
0
0
0
0
10
0
0
32
0
0
6
38
25
2
0
251
183
Youth & Children
Fellowships
Presbytery
Mississippi Valley
Adult
Fellowships
6
43
13
5
0
2
0
20
11
0
0
0
0
0
15
15
0
67
25
20
25
10
29
7
4
317
299
548
APPENDIX
Name
Bethany ARP Church
Brighton ARP Church
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Covington ARP Church
Ebenezer ARP Church
Elsberry ARP Church
Faith Presbyterian Church
French Camp Presbyterian Church
Graceview Presbyterian Church
Gumtree Presbyterian Church
Havana ARP Church
Helena Presbyterian Church
Hernando Presbyterian Church
Hickory Spring ARP Church
Hopewell ARP Church
Midlane Park ARP Church
Mt. Zion ARP Church
New Albany Presbyterian Church
New Geneva Community
Pottsville ARP Church
Providence Reformed
Richland ARP Church
Salem ARP Church
Sharon ARP Church
Wood Avenue ARP Church
2009 Totals
2008 Totals
Auxiliary
Offering
Designated
Receipts
General Fund
30275
0
524
128641
9241
0
125000
0
0
62656
4332 1403
34046
1029
295
27684
4479
0
0
0
0
77318 40486
0
109768
7726 12638
68908 24375
350
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14545
0
364
32291
3102
0
44108
2220 5676
22914
8547
0
351763
5643
0
85879
4
0
81629
5302 1116
102185
1200
0
138982
0
0
215502 18628 4702
24723
315
640
29191
0
0
1808008 136629 27708
1491355 99233 33728
1339
696
6250
2533
1415
1693
0
2265
0
2036
0
0
0
2982
1180
1576
1124
1396
2684
1957
1591
1655
1493
1223
859
1640
1583
Average Per
Capita
Disbursements
Total
Disbursements
Synod
Benevolence
Denominational
Ministry
Local
Benevolence
Capital
Expenditures
Personnel
Support
Total Receipts
Other Receipts
0
30799
10700
4125
400
5269
400
625
617
22136
195 138077
5573 34100
3300 25665 1360
0
1185
71183
0 125000
65000
0
1200
6000
220
0
0
72420
235
68626
15114
2955
2895 16370
360 1500
1025
40219
5308
40678
16500
2142
1569 10575
400 1100
295
32581
3235
35398
26253
2685
3300
3328
190 1200
571
37527
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2495 120299
65658
0 30503 14176
800 1600 13495 126232
25 130157
65057 18032
7263 26356
720 2400
5363 125191
0
93633
13795 55128
7053 20583
440 1522
0
98521
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14909
5300
0
50
7130
80
900
1817
15277
0
35393
30143
5647
0
3077
0
0
0
38867
14931
66935
55911
0
1200 24350
577 4000
3220
89258
431
31892
14610
0
0 12143
280
520
357
27910
0 357406 182222
0 26638 72274 2000 10000 56338 349472
0
85883
69579
3665
150 11670
310 6775
0
92149
12128 100175
81631
0
1707 20145
725 5040
1772 111020
213 103598
61574
700
2995 28119 1250 3000
1700
99338
4352 143334
79696
0
450 25886
850 4200
425 111507
7233 246065 120496 11185 22751 42999 6500 20775 15900 240606
4519
30197
12704
800
2869 12049 1845 1900
560
32727
3367
32558
10050
0
0
4756
140
200
800
15946
58667 2031012 1007566 141164 116293 392920 19447 67257 105440 1850087
64785 1689101 936424 130265 164920 460869 36458 78496 97043 753526
Local Operating
Expenses
Receipts
Presbytery
Benevolence
Presbytery
Mississippi Valley
APPENDIX
549
Name
Ballston Center ARP Church
Calvary Reformed Church
Christ Presbyterian Church
Christian Center Ministries
Church of the Atonement
Communion Presbyterian
Fairmount Presbyterian Church
Faith ARP Church of Scranton
Flock Presbyterian Church
Faith Presbyterian Church
Future Vision Presbyterian Church
Global Vision ARP Church
Good News Presbyterian Church
Good News Community Church
Han Gyeol Presbyterian Church
Beginning
Communicant
188
38
0
0
421
54
91
43
40
115
10
13
97
37
0
Adult Profession
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
5
0
0
12
6
1
0
Baptized Child
Profession
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
Certificate
Other Child
Profession
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 3
0 0
0 0
0 11
0 0
0 0
Reaffirmation
13
0
33
0
0
4
0
2
0
4
0
0
1
2
0
Death
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Certificate
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
2
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
8
0
0
0
4
0
10
16
0
0
Removal
Membership
Accessions
Losses
Ending Total
201
38
37
0
421
46
91
43
45
116
10
15
100
40
0
Active Communicant
180
0
37
0
0
41
0
42
30
102
0
12
97
28
0
Non-Communicant
31
0
0
0
0
24
0
3
10
14
0
3
14
4
0
Baptisms
1
0
4
0
0
4
0
1
0
2
0
0
5
2
0
Church School
Family Units
90 102
0
0
20
0
0
0
0
0
34 26
0
0
25 14
10
7
47 26
0
0
8
1
40 150
22
7
0
0
Auxiliaries
130
0
0
0
0
18
0
0
0
73
0
6
105
0
0
Vacation Bible
School
Presbytery
Northeast
23
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
5
24
0
0
24
0
0
Youth & Children
Fellowships
Adult Fellowships
30
0
40
0
0
35
0
8
45
18
0
5
60
12
0
550
APPENDIX
Holy Fire Presbyterian Church
Hyo Shin Bible
Iranian Christian Church
Jang Dae Hyun
Jesus Tree
Korean Bethel
Kirkridge ARP Church
Lifeline Community Church
New Vision Church, ARPC
New Windsor ARP Church
Philadelphia Korean (closed)
Piney Creek ARP Church
Soonshin Bible
The Joyful Church of NY
Tri-State Community Church
Yae Dam Presbyterian Church
2009 Totals
2008 Totals
72
4
1000 137
0
0
89
0
0
0
40
0
199
0
27
0
95 13
32
1
0
0
77
0
19
1
110 15
0
0
25
1
2932 200
1513 32
0
14
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
23
29
2
17
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
0
0
24
12
0
0 0 0
8
70
52
7
6 20 31
11
9 7 0 50 1131 786 75 62 380 184
0
0 0 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
25 32 0 0 19 127 114 19
1 56 13
0
0 0 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 0 0
0
40
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 0 0
0 199
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 0 0
0
27
27
5
0 17
9
0
0 0 0 12
97
84
7
7 69
0
1
0 0 0 13
21
20
0
0 14 14
0
0 0 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1 0 0
0
78
78
5
1 23 35
0 21 0 0
1
40
36
0
0 18
0
4
3 3 4
4 129 100 12
9 20 40
0
0 0 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 11 0 0
8
29
30
1
0
8 30
55 136 13 12 154 3191 1896 234 105 921 689
23 37 11 4 14 1617 715 134 28 330 370
0
0
0
20
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
53
0
53
0
0
458
405
26
33
176 851
0
0
19
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
25
10
58
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
40
7
4
20
8
22
369 1277
94 214
APPENDIX
551
Name
Ballston Center ARP Church
Calvary Reformed Church
Christ Presbyterian Church
Christian Center Ministries
Church of the Atonement
Communion Presbyterian
Fairmount Presbyterian Church
Faith ARP Church of Scranton
Flock Presbyterian Church
Faith Presbyterian Church
Future Vision
Global Vision ARP Church
Good News Presbyterian Church
Good News Community Church
Han Gyeol Presbyterian Church
General Fund
384458
0
57108
0
0
85851
0
49405
76455
169875
0
4500
192325
52360
0
Designated Receipts
27714
0
0
0
0
560
0
0
12800
44265
0
0
8535
2485
0
Auxiliary Offering
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
7265
0
0
0
0
0
0
2290
0
1543
0
0
2108
0
1176
3217
2099
0
375
2071
1959
0
Average Per Capita
Other Receipts
1069
0
53000
0
0
171
0
0
0
15751
0
0
1839
2670
0
Total Receipts
413241
0
110108
0
0
86582
0
49405
96520
229891
0
4500
202699
57515
0
Personnel Support
154277
0
46568
0
0
58171
0
43625
42360
126469
0
0
106500
23817
0
Capital Expenditures
27486
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
29000
39588
0
0
10000
0
0
Disbursements
Local Benevolence
55256 126904
0
0
9496 26401
0
0
0
0
400 34889
0
0
0
6125
0 15000
8109 51852
0
0
0
0
9583 27850
749 21732
0
0
Local Operating
Expenses
Receipts
Synod Benevolence
Denominational
Ministry
6000 15700 16791
0
0
0
0 5750
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
600 4321
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1200 5990 3066
0
0
0
150
100
0
800 2800 14000
10 2000 5850
0
0
0
Presbytery
Benevolence
Presbytery
Northeast
Total Disbursements
402414
0
88215
0
0
98381
0
49750
86360
236274
0
250
171533
54158
0
552
APPENDIX
Holy Fire Presbyterian Church
Hyo Shin Bible
Iranian Christian Church
Jang Dae Hyun
Jesus Tree
Korean Bethel
Kirkridge ARP Church
Lifeline Community Church
New Vision Church, ARPC
New Windsor ARP Church
Philadelphia Korean (closed)
Piney Creek ARP Church
Soonshin Bible
The Joyful Church of NY
Tri-State Community Church
Yae Dam Presbyterian Church
2009 Totals
2008 Totals
101800
3800
0
2600000
0
0
0
0
0
117641 34078
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
48156
0
0
146800 95600 45600
47340
4629 12510
0
0
0
56105
0
951
36000
5000 5000
250000 24000 8000
26380
0
0
24000
0 2400
4526559 263466 81726
1348108 143408 23187
2031
0 105600
71300 24000
900
4800
500
0
0 101500
3308
0 2600000
0
0
0
0 1000
0 1000
2000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1331
0 151719
52500 24000 89927 101860
0
0
0 268287
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1784
0
48156
1309
0
4774 10813 3309 6145
885
27235
3429
0 288000
0
0
0
0 1000
0
0
1000
3224
38
64517
43519
0
2849
7226
300
0
570
54464
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
731 33132
90188
40796
0
359 43563
550 1100 1039
87407
1278
1000
47000
25200
0
500 16160
300
300
0
42460
2820
0 282000 110000 50000 40000 15000
500
0 4400 219900
0 54500
80880
68297
0
1600
7214
640 2603
0
80354
880 26000
52400
3600
0
400 34000
0 1600
0
39600
2569 189170 5060921 1018308 204074 224902 551389 16859 48409 47601 2111542
2118 65332 1580035 697552 97704 167754 614232 29920 47563 37884 813666
APPENDIX
553
Name
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Blessing Presbyterian Church
Denver Church of the Lord
Fullness of Joy Church
Jesus' Hands Presbyterian Church
Korean Gospel Church of Houston
LA Bethel Church
Oxford Presbyterian Church
Poway Korean Presbyterian Church
Praise the Lord Presbyterian Church
Sharon Presbyterian Church
The Peace Maker Church
Vision Blind Presbyterian Church
Walking with God Presbyterian Church
Western Presbyterian Church
Young Saeng Presbyterian Church
2009 Totals
2008 Totals
Adult Profession
Beginning
Communicant
0
0
8
0
105
0
0
0
12
0
32
0
4
0
60
0
107
0
28
5
0
0
23
0
42
0
15
0
46
0
0
0
482
5
537 100
Baptized Child
Profession
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
39
Other Child
Profession
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
32
Certificate
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
Reaffirmation
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
Certificate
Death
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
1 0 3
0 0 0
1 0 3
3 30 85
Removal
Non-Communicant
Active Communicant
Ending Total
0
0 0
8
0 0
105
0 0
0
0 0
12
0 0
34 34 10
4
0 0
60
0 0
107
0 0
33 33 0
0
0 0
23
0 0
42
0 0
15
0 0
43 38 3
0
0 0
486 105 13
593 212 15
Church School
Family Units
Baptisms
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 4
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
1 25 18
0 0 0
1 25 22
1 32 61
Auxiliaries
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14
0
14
35
Vacation Bible
School
Membership
Accessions
Losses
Adult Fellowships
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14 19
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6 41
0
0
20 60
52 125
Youth & Children
Fellowships
Presbytery
Pacific
554
APPENDIX
Name
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Blessing Presbyterian Church
Denver Church of the Lord
Fullness of Joy Church
Jesus' Hands Presbyterian Church
Korean Gospel Church of Houston
LA Bethel Church
Oxford Presbyterian Church
Poway Korean Presbyterian Church
Praise the Lord Presbyterian Church
Sharon Presbyterian Church
The Peace Maker Church
Vision Blind Presbyterian Church
Walking with God Presbyterian Church
Western Presbyterian Church
Young Saeng Presbyterian Church
2009 Totals
2008 Totals
Average Per Capita
Auxiliary Offering
Designated Receipts
General Fund
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
52216
0
0 1536
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
51300
0
0 1555
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
38787 10463 10195 1564
0
0
0
0
142303 10463 10195 1552
373183 10829 3737 1829
Total Disbursements
Synod Benevolence
Local Benevolence
Capital Expenditures
Personnel Support
Total Receipts
Other Receipts
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 52216 30600
0 8166 16400
0
0
0 55166
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 51300 2400 2400
0
0 1000
0
0
5800
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 59445 33873 23818 4200
0 300 300 900 63391
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 162961 66873 26218 12366 16400 1300 300 900 124357
0 387749 99081 23818 58266 24128 600 1980 1500 57241
Local Operating
Expenses
Disbursements
Presbytery
Benevolence
Receipts
Denominational
Ministry
Presbytery
Pacific
APPENDIX
555
Name
Abbeville-Mt. Carmel ARP Church
Bethel ARP Church
Bethlehem ARP Church
Cannon's Creek-Prosperity
Cedar Springs ARP Church
Clemson Korean ARP Church
Devenger Road Presbyterian Church
Due West ARP Church
Ebenezer ARP Church
Faith ARP Church
First ARP Church, Augusta
First Presbyterian Church, Tucker
Generostee ARP Church
Grace Presbyterian (closed)
Greenville ARP Church
Greenwood First ARP Church
Highlands Presbyterian Church
Hopewell ARP Church
International Community Outreach
Iva ARP Church
Beginning
Communicant
29
14
26
54
51
0
162
243
10
29
15
48
6
37
539
241
175
41
0
29
Adult Profession
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
3
2
0
2
0
0
Baptized Child
Profession
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
5
0
1
0
0
0
Other Child
Profession
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Certificate
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
12
0
1
0
0
0
0
19
12
13
0
0
0
Reaffirmation
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
2
0
0
Certificate
Death
0 0
0 0
4 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
1 3
3 3
0 0
0 1
0 0
0 0
1 0
0 0
6 13
5 6
1 0
0 0
0 0
1 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
0
1
2
0
0
1
37
0
2
0
4
0
0
Removal
Ending Total
29
14
23
57
51
0
152
250
9
32
15
48
6
0
547
242
193
41
0
28
Active
Communicant
0
0
10
38
0
0
152
161
9
30
0
0
5
0
547
169
133
41
0
17
Non-Communicant
0
0
5
3
0
0
12
12
0
3
0
0
0
0
73
62
30
12
0
2
Baptisms
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
4
3
5
0
0
Family Units
0
0
7
20
0
0
73
114
6
15
0
0
5
0
224
90
65
24
0
12
Church School
0
0
5
4
0
0
56
63
7
6
0
0
6
0
226
85
75
11
0
20
Auxiliaries
0
0
0
0
0
0
50
138
0
0
0
0
0
0
120
61
100
14
0
0
Vacation Bible
School
Membership
Accessions
Losses
Adult Fellowships
0
0
0
0
0
6
0
0
0
0
0
0
16 35
31 75
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
85 126
46 25
30 50
13 27
0
0
6
4
Youth & Children
Fellowships
Presbytery
Second
556
APPENDIX
Johnston Presbyterian Church
Louisville ARP Church
Lower Long Cane ARP Church
McCormick Presbyterian Church
New Days Mission
New Millennium Mission (CLOSED)
Newberry ARP Church
Oconee ARP Church
Ora ARP Church
Peachtree Corners
Providence ARP Church
Redeemer
Spartanburg ARP Church
The Bridge
Thomson Presbyterian Church
Travelers ARP Church
Troy ARP Church
Unity Presbyterian Church
White Oak ARP Church
Wrens ARP Church
Young Memorial ARP Church
2009 Totals
2008 Totals
36 0
83 3
35 1
15 0
27 16
0 0
169 1
53 1
114 0
414 8
48 0
165 3
154 0
175 0
201 0
25 0
26 0
76 0
229 1
34 1
300 0
4128 45
4227 65
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
4
2
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
25
20
0
0 0 0 0
0
36
0
0 0
0
0
0
0
0 0 3 0
0
83
76
8 0
42
49
0
0
0 2 0 1
6
31
24
2 1
10
0
0
0
0 0 0 0
0
15
15
0 0
6
7
0
4
0 0 0 0
4
43
43 10 1
25
8
0
0
0 0 0 0
0
0
0
0 0
0
0
0
0
3 1 2 3
4 165 135 10 1
74
80
51
0
1 8 2 2
0
59
59
1 1
34
36
0
0
0 0 1 0
0 113
72 17 1
36
46
55
0 13 3 6 5
0 427 331 68 5 230 175 115
3
0 0 2 3
0
46
46 12 0
23
36
35
0
2 10 1 4
3 177 147 22 2
56
0
0
0
3 6 4 0
0 163
91 20 1
53
89
91
0
7 3 0 9 10 168 153 30 2
49 109 160
0
1 7 2 4
0 204
97 18 2
51
78
42
0
0 2 0 0
0
28
23
2 0
22
0
0
0
0 2 4 2
0
23
17
1 1
11
12
0
0 12 0 2 9
9
68
50 10 2
23
42
0
1
1 7 3 3
9 225 215 30 1 106 200 123
0
0 0 0 0
6
29
29
0 0
13
27
0
5
0 0 2 7 21 275 142 25 2
94
62
17
13 101 64 56 78 127 4115 3077 500 45 1613 1620 1172
4 71 44 51 84 168 4128 2859 487 50 1466 1683 956
0
0
12 27
0
0
2
0
8 15
0
0
10 39
0 42
16 35
56 75
0
8
0
0
36 71
45 45
30 45
0
0
0
0
5 30
41 83
0
8
39 12
528 884
562 980
APPENDIX
557
Name
Abbeville-Mt. Carmel ARP Church
Bethel ARP Church
Bethlehem ARP Church
Cannon's Creek-Prosperity
Cedar Springs ARP Church
Clemson Korean ARP Church
Devenger Road Presbyterian Church
Due West ARP Church
Ebenezer ARP Church
Faith ARP Church
First ARP Church, Augusta
First Presbyterian Church, Tucker
Generostee ARP Church
Grace Presbyterian (closed)
Greenville ARP Church
Greenwood First ARP Church
Highlands Presbyterian Church
Hopewell ARP Church
International Community Outreach
Iva ARP Church
Designated
Receipts
General Fund
0
0
0
0
33994
0
42739
3100
0
0
0
0
317896
2400
170775 107990
13269
0
35186
0
0
0
0
0
3877
0
0
0
644107 194052
272887 50502
172608 14682
85105
0
0
0
31763
0
Auxiliary Offering
0
0
1032
693
0
0
0
1000
521
0
0
0
0
0
5736
4065
8469
0
0
31763
0
0
3503
1225
0
0
2107
1738
1532
1173
0
0
775
0
1543
1938
1472
2076
0
3737
Average Per
Capita
Other Receipts
0
0
0
1879
0
0
0
22
142
0
0
0
0
0
10850
108
12742
0
0
1967
Total Receipts
0
0
35026
48411
0
0
320296
279787
13932
35186
0
0
3877
0
854745
327562
208501
85105
0
65493
Personnel Support
0
0
34307
34953
0
0
163808
110349
12488
0
0
0
12000
0
339928
161667
117881
63360
0
16100
Capital
Expenditures
0
0
13030
0
0
0
0
14845
12488
0
0
0
0
0
6690
4780
24463
10474
0
0
Local
Benevolence
0
0
1735
265
0
0
4446
33598
0
4500
0
0
0
0
28717
9921
9575
1550
0
2000
Disbursements
0
0
0
5442
0
0
95480
56226
802
20600
0
0
4869
0
252358
108636
66112
5223
0
8181
Local Operating
Expenses
Receipts
Denominational
Ministry
0
0
0
0
253
200
555
3200
0
0
0
0
2445 20000
5472 31468
991
0
1200
1050
0
0
0
0
0
100
0
0
7895 107000
2355 28210
1965
2662
435
4500
0
0
0
0
Presbytery
Benevolence
Presbytery
Second
Synod
Benevolence
0
0
188
0
0
0
4885
27432
0
605
0
0
0
0
53469
14151
2342
4150
0
2209
Total
Disbursements
0
0
49713
44415
0
0
291064
279390
26769
27955
0
0
16969
0
796057
329720
225000
89692
0
28490
558
APPENDIX
Johnston Presbyterian Church
Louisville ARP Church
Lower Long Cane ARP Church
McCormick Presbyterian Church
New Days Mission
New Millennium Mission (CLOSED)
Newberry ARP Church
Oconee ARP Church
Ora ARP Church
Peachtree Corners
Providence ARP Church
Redeemer Presbyterian Church
Spartanburg ARP Church
The Bridge
Thomson Presbyterian Church
Travelers ARP Church
Troy ARP Church
Unity Presbyterian Church
White Oak ARP Church
Wrens ARP Church
Young Memorial ARP Church
2009 Totals
2008 Totals
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
96575
4155
0 1325
2000 102730
43430
9091
2448
35427
0 18027
1000 109423
28390
0
0 1183
2234
30624
12485
0
600
13215
360
5200
100
31960
14635
1032
199 1058
4200
20066
6500
0
304
14352
225
1198
0
22579
51785 27368 16845 2233
0
95998
37039
0
1750
54691
0
0
0
93480
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
151791 18276 11907 1348
30 182004
93751 20767
9359
38422 1995 12910
650 177854
179004
5197
0 3122
0 184201 113893
0
3500
50764
960
9078
9600 187795
86557 26245
3729 1618 18640 135171
65722 26600
7610
20829 1422 16997 20644 159824
444057 45823 17641 1533
7996 515517 262584
0 32017 116238 5741
0
9607 426187
41894
4880
1872 1058 56106 104752
24246
1498
250
32631
660 12642
3507
75434
254931 34847
0 1971
0 289778 141410
0
0
76627 2190
7648
3045 230920
136193 35425
1221 1899
0 172839 102630 10000
8270
26883 1200
7200
8955 165138
147362 60000
0 1355
0 207362 179480
0
0
43814
0
0
0 223294
224921
1446
5582 2391 25924 257873 151198
0
7455
96184 2296 22913
190 280236
104937
6520
0 4846 48000 159457
99207 28346
20
16640
165
5857
1295 151530
18141
2655
336 1243
2400
23532
11905
6788
700
5446
431
0
200
25470
132903
510
0 2668
0 133413
73123 21191
590
11408 1125
9339
4022 120798
463714 31589
0 2304 14402 509705 220123
0 115177
58248 3135 83020 32699 512402
64922
2857
0 2337
3573
71352
40186
3600
2255
8015
0
1700
122
55878
196484
6876 15903 1544
0 219263 125946 33386
2489
92116 3630 11560
844 269971
4663402 688427 128514 1781 213215 5693558 2871699 248037 291101 1435879 49101 423679 205911 5525407
4661262 647504 59759 1878 393665 5762190 2701537 320980 533826 1530837 92956 437550 188095 2514651
APPENDIX
559
Name
Bethel ARP Church
Camden ARP Church
Cleveland Street ARP Church
Connections Presbyterian Church
Cornerstone ARP Church
Covenant Family Fellowship
Fayetteville ARP Church
Hanmaum ARP Church
Hopewell ARP Church
Lincoln Memorial ARP Church
Madison -- Monrovia ARP Church
Pressly Memorial ARP Church
Prosperity ARP Church
Prosperity ARP Church
2009 Totals
2008 Totals
Beginning Communicant
57
57
53
9
11
25
452
0
51
80
30
75
29
104
1033
1024
Baptized Child Profession
Adult Profession
0 0
0 1
0 0
0 1
0 0
0 0
1 0
0 0
0 4
0 0
1 0
0 0
0 0
2 1
4 7
7 16
Death
Reaffirmation
Certificate
Other Child Profession
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 1
1 0 0 0
0 2 10 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 4 0 2
0 0 3 0
0 0 9 0
0 0 0 1
0 0 0 0
0 2 0 1
0 0 0 2
0 0 8 3
1 8 30 10
2 10 8 12
Church School
Family Units
Baptisms
Non-Communicant
Active Communicant
Ending Total
Certificate
Auxiliaries
0 0
57
0
0 0
0
0
0
0 0
57 34
5 1 15 24
0
0 22
32 24
3 1
8
7
0
0 0
22 21
7 2 15
0
9
0 0
11
0
0 0
0
0
0
0 0
25
0
0 0
0
0
0
0 0 455 260 20 4 127 148 50
0 0
3
3
1 0
9
0
0
2 0
62 60 44 2 21
0
0
0 0
79 54
0 0 25 30 50
0 0
31 23
2 1 19
6
0
0 0
76 68 16 1 35 70 42
0 8
19
5
0 0
3
6
0
0 1 111 59 11 5 35 62 30
2 31 1040 611 109 17 312 353 181
2 20 1033 546 67 17 273 377 199
Removal
Membership
Accessions
Losses
Vacation Bible School
Presbytery
Tennessee-Alabama
Adult Fellowships
0
0
0
3
0
5
0 18
0
0
0
0
47 81
0
9
0
0
0
0
10 30
34 38
0
0
0 28
91 212
110 168
Youth & Children
Fellowships
560
APPENDIX
Name
Bethel ARP Church
Camden ARP Church
Cleveland Street ARP Church
Connections Presbyterian Church
Cornerstone ARP Church
Covenant Family Fellowship
Fayetteville ARP Church
Hanmaum ARP Church
Hopewell ARP Church
Lincoln Memorial ARP Church
Madison -- Monrovia ARP Church
Pressly Memorial ARP Church
Prosperity ARP Church
Prosperity ARP Church
2009 Totals
2008 Totals
Other Receipts
Auxiliary Offering
Designated Receipts
General Fund
0
0
0
0
0
64387
360
0 1904
3205
21966
0
0
915
0
47150
481
0 2268 50175
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
273283 89712 2185 1405
1285
56084 90000
0 48695
0
67446
2025 2431 1198
27
23302
0
0
432
0
48926
0
0 2127
0
84100
1620
0 1261
4694
8292
0
0 1658
0
50
7316 6412
234
2347
694985 191514 11028 1469 61733
631250 97264 7760 1348 184863
Average Per Capita
Disbursements
Local Benevolence
Capital Expenditures
Personnel Support
Total Receipts
0
0
0
0
0
0
67952 26820 12616
9676 15316
0
21966
0 10375
300 32207
180
97806 82290
0
859 15438
32
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
366465 168148 92666 54271 59473 2400
146084 12000 130000
800
2500
0
71929 62879
0
1821 14220
200
23302
8950
0
0
2988
0
48926 37825
0
250
2900
75
90414 22388
5900 21600 25912 3784
8292
6832
0
50
4828
0
16125 17391
0
7291 17545 3566
959260 445523 251557 96918 193327 10237
921137 399226 73793 140196 235216 15910
Local Operating Expenses
Receipts
Presbytery Benevolence
Presbytery
Tennessee-Alabama
Total Disbursements
Synod Benevolence
Denominational Ministry
0
0
0
0 7066
71494
0
70
43132
5219
0 103838
0
0
0
0
0
0
52090 7795 436843
0
0 145300
700
0
79820
1377
0
13315
1200
0
42250
17450 1620
98654
250
0
11960
9140 7215
62148
87426 23766 1108754
88075 19760 428959
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Name
Broad Creek ARP Church
Ebenezer ARP Church
Edgemont Presbyterian Church
Fairlea ARP Church
Johnson Creek ARP Church
Lauderdale ARP Church
New Lebanon ARP Church
Old Providence ARP Church
Redeemer ARP Church
Timber Ridge ARP Church
Wellspring Presbyterian Church
Wildhurst Presbyterian Church
2009 Totals
2008 Totals
Baptized Child Profession
Adult Profession
Beginning Communicant
39 0 0
205 0 0
264 0 0
74 1 0
136 0 0
386 0 0
123 0 1
397 0 0
93 1 0
95 0 0
114 8 0
35 1 0
1961 11 1
1913 14 22
Certificate
Death
Reaffirmation
Certificate
Other Child Profession
0 0 0 4 0
0 2 0 1 0
0 3 0 4 1
4 2 1 2 0
0 1 0 2 0
0 0 0 9 0
0 0 0 0 0
0 0 1 10 2
0 5 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 2
0 0 0 0 2
0 0 0 1 0
4 13 2 33 7
0 37 15 27 12
Family Units
Baptisms
Non-Communicant
Active Communicant
Ending Total
0
35
35
0 0 15
1 205
85 21 0 53
0 262 111 37 2 75
0
80
37
5 0 17
0 135 135
5 1 38
3 374 135 21 1 102
0 124
36 16 1 11
0 386 195 43 2 120
0
99
87 17 3 36
0
93
19 23 0 20
0 120 115 32 4 56
0
35
35
7 1 26
4 1948 1025 227 15 569
1 1961 961 228 23 586
Removal
Membership
Accessions
Losses
Auxiliaries
Adult Fellowships
Church School
4
0
0
2
20
0
2 12
91 85 13 21
24 50
8 15
32 66
0
6
81 90 15 44
0
0
0 15
130 210 51 20
0
0
0
0
12
0
0
8
105
0 64 82
10
0
0
0
509 501 153 225
551 507 152 231
Vacation Bible School
Presbytery
Virginia
Youth & Children Fellowships
562
APPENDIX
Name
Broad Creek ARP Church
Ebenezer ARP Church
Edgemont Presbyterian Church
Fairlea ARP Church
Johnson Creek ARP Church
Lauderdale ARP Church
New Lebanon ARP Church
Old Providence ARP Church
Redeemer ARP Church
Timber Ridge ARP Church
Wellspring Presbyterian Church
Wildhurst Presbyterian Church
2009 Totals
2008 Totals
Denominational Ministry
Local Benevolence
Capital Expenditures
Personnel Support
Total Receipts
Other Receipts
Auxiliary Offering
Designated Receipts
General Fund
10584
0
0 302
2200
12784
7350
0
125
8162
100
350
41065
716
2561 522 12525
56867 20456
0
3403
8404 3600 7250
140700 58960
8397 1874
8285 216342 103105 57241
4380 53321 2519 4500
58659
0 66659 3387 19697 145015 49473
2926
2669 16135
200 1000
52413
9462
4665 493
2689
69229 30213 11631 11281
7813 1500 5400
113104
4314
4511 903
0 121929 70765
0
944 29222 1750 13175
39608 30650
0 1952
0
70258 25047
647
1141
7527
300 4200
196528
0 33504 1180
2100 232132 84446
0 42385 54876 2000 18000
151104
0
0 1737
0 151104 77754
0
2292
7587
500 10648
36184
5857
1759 2305
1190
44990 24462
0
1276
6099 1050 2000
229100
4500
0 2031 20400 254000 141498
0 28500 54000
500 5000
22257
1536
212 686
2198
26203 14295
0
1615
8606 1256 2280
1091306 115995 122268 1297 71284 1400853 648864 72445 100011 261752 15275 73803
1073962 121772 41302 1287 141085 1378121 650375 164945 177434 345134 26070 97853
Average Per Capita
Disbursements
Local Operating Expenses
Receipts
Presbytery Benevolence
Presbytery
Virginia
Total Disbursements
Synod Benevolence
15
16102
400
43513
2221 227287
0
72403
1519
69357
1670 117526
0
38862
11876 213583
0
98781
7849
42736
7787 237285
2051
30103
35388 1207538
31953 590727
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563
564
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RULES
RULES OF PROCEDURE 1. The General Synod of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church shall meet annually on either the first or second Tuesday of June at 7:30 P.M. as determined at the prior meeting of the General Synod. Meeting dates shall be set two years in advance. The annual meeting will begin with a worship service planned by the retiring moderator and shall include proclamation of the Word and the celebration of the Lord’s Supper. In recognition that this fellowship includes all the faithful everywhere, both in heaven and on earth, the General Synod shall honor those special servants who have recently died. The name, length of service, and place of service shall be read for each ruling elder who died in the preceding calendar year, for each teaching elder who has died since the last meeting of the General Synod, and for each General Synod agency em‐
ployee who has died since the last meeting of the General Synod. The worship service shall include Constituting the General Synod with prayer. Unless di‐
rected otherwise by the General Synod, the annual meeting shall be held at Bonclarken, Flat Rock, NC. 2. All business sessions will be opened with a period of worship. 3. WEDNESDAY MORNING: The session shall normally include an ad‐
dress by the incoming Moderator. Additionally, (a) The Roll prepared in accor‐
dance with the “Rules of Order” will be constituted by the Principal Clerk. (b) Unfinished business shall follow the constituting of the roll. (c) After disposi‐
tion of the unfinished business, the Retiring Moderator shall address the Court and following his address, present the Moderator‐Elect and transfer the shield of office. The Moderator shall announce his committees for the meeting. (d) There shall be a Call for Reports from the boards and committees and for me‐
morials from presbyteries. Unless there is a motion for reading, memorials and reports from boards shall be referred without reading to the appropriate Mod‐
erator’s Committee. Presbytery reports shall be referred to a Moderator’s Com‐
mittee. The reports of the committees shall be considered by the Synod as a whole, unless referred by the Moderator to a Moderator’s Committee. (e) The Allocation of the Anticipated Unrestricted Funds of the General Synod shall be presented for adoption at this first business session, and, once adopted, shall supersede the amounts reflected in individual reports, if different. (f) Special guests, new ministers, seminary students, and official guests shall be intro‐
duced to the Court. Fraternal delegates from bodies with which we are in mu‐
tual fraternal relationships will be granted seats to the delegate section, non‐
voting privileges of the floor, and acceptance into Moderator’s Committees of their choice, on an advisory basis only. 4. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON: Wednesday afternoon shall normally be left open for the meeting of Moderator’s Committees. 5. THURSDAY MORNING: At 9:30 A.M. the Order of the Day shall be RULES
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nominations for Moderator. Each nominee for the office shall previously have assured his nominator of his willingness to serve if elected. Nominating speeches and the seconding speeches are to be limited to five minutes each with only one seconding speech per nomination. Each nominee shall be prepared to make a brief statement (not more than five minutes) to the General Synod im‐
mediately following the completion of the nominations which should be an expression of his willingness to serve if elected and his aspirations for the fu‐
ture of the denomination. The floor is open each year for the nomination of teaching or ruling elders. 6. THURSDAY AFTERNOON: The first item of official business shall be the election of a Moderator from those nominated in the Morning Session, to be followed by the nomination and election of a Vice‐Moderator‐Elect. The Mod‐
erator‐Elect shall be allowed to submit a name in nomination. 7. Boards and committees of the General Synod, presbyteries, ARP Womenʹs Ministry and Cooperative Ministries (ministries that have representa‐
tion with Synod at the highest level of their organization; that is, Synod‐
appointed delegates on their administrative board) which desire program time for promotional purposes shall make their request to the committee to plan Synod’s program. It will be the normal practice to provide promotional time as requested. Supportive Ministries (organizations that have supportive relation‐
ships with a board, agency, or committee of the Synod and have official repre‐
sentation from Synod) and Endorsed Ministries (organizations which are en‐
dorsed by the General Synod but do not necessarily have financial support or official representation from Synod) may be furnished program time at Synod out of the time allocated to the board, agency or committee through which they communicate with Synod. In all three categories of the General Synod’s in‐
volvement with recognized parachurch ministries, the ministries may have displays at the meeting of the General Synod, subject to requests and availabil‐
ity of space. Currently recognized parachurch ministries and the agencies through which they relate to the General Synod are: American Bible Society (Supportive), Outreach North America; Bethany Chris‐
tian Services (Endorsed), Committee on Theological & Social Concerns; Collinʹs Home (Cooperative), Dunlap; Lord’s Day Alliance (Supportive), Committee on Worship; Palmer Home (Cooperative), Dunlap; Presbyterian Council on Chap‐
lains & Military Personnel (Cooperative), Committee on the Minister & His Work; Presbyterian Study Center (Supportive),Executive Board of Synod. 8. The hours for the opening of all sessions of the Synod, except for the opening session shall be designated by the committee to plan Synod’s program. 9. The annual meeting shall be concluded by Friday noon. 10. GENERAL: The General Synod will consider only those matters prop‐
erly presented. One copy of the reports of boards, committees, and commis‐
sions of the General Synod and memorials of presbyteries shall be submitted 708
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for preparation to be distributed to those entitled to sit as members of the court at least one month prior to the meeting of Synod. Official copies of the reports and memorials and reports of presbyteries must be submitted in trip‐
licate to the Bill Clerk of Synod not later than the “Call for Reports for Refer‐
ences.” The official copies must be marked official and signed by the chair‐
man, secretary, clerk, or president. Reports of boards, committees, and commissions and memorials of pres‐
byteries which are not submitted for distribution referenced above, will be considered by the court only if approved by a two‐thirds majority vote. The mover of a resolution, or in the case of official reports, the chairman or some other member of the body making the report, is entitled to the floor immediately after the motion is announced, if he desires it. Chairmen who are not members of the court shall be given the privilege of the floor to enter discussion during the consideration of the report of their board, committee or commission. No member shall speak more than twice nor longer than ten minutes without the consent of the court. The narrative portion of the report shall be read only as an aid for discus‐
sion when needed. Normal procedure will be to read orally the recommenda‐
tions. The printed minutes shall include a printed list of the deceased ruling elders who died in the preceding calendar year and a memorial tribute and picture for those who have died since the last meeting of the General Synod and who were: a. teaching elders, or b. lay missionaries, or c. ruling elders who had served as Moderator of the General Synod. The memorial tribute shall be prepared, as appropriate, by the presbytery, World Witness, or the Session of the Church where the former Moderator last held membership. LISTING OF CONTENTS
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LISTING OF CONTENTS BOARDS BENEFITS Report .............................................................................................. 445 BONCLARKEN Report .............................................................................................. 457 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRIES Report .............................................................................................. 471 DUNLAP Report .............................................................................................. 380 ERSKINE COLLEGE Report of Erskine ........................................................................... 390 Report of Erskine Theological Seminary .................................... 399 EXECUTIVE BOARD OF SYNOD Report .............................................................................................. 425 OUTREACH NORTH AMERICA Report .............................................................................................. 479 THE ASSOCIATE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN Report .............................................................................................. 431 STEWARDSHIP Report .............................................................................................. 435 Allocation of Synod’s Unrestricted Income ............................... 333 Statistical Data on Denominational Ministry Fund .................. 443 WORLD WITNESS Report .............................................................................................. 463 COMMISSION, STANDING AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES INTER‐CHURCH RELATIONS Report .............................................................................................. 361 INVESTMENT Report .............................................................................................. 367 LAY MINISTRY Report .............................................................................................. 369 MEMORIALS Catawba .......................................................................................... 385 Second ............................................................................................. 385 710
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MINISTER AND HIS WORK Report .............................................................................................. 373 MODERATOR’S COMMITTEE ON ERSKINE COLLEGE & SEMINARY Report ......................................................................................... 315 NOMINATIONS Report .............................................................................................. 409 SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON MULTI‐CULTURAL MINISTRY .... 342 SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON STRATEGIC PLANNING ............... 334 SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO REVISE FORM OF GOVERNMENT ...................................................... 334 THEOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL CONCERNS Report .............................................................................................. 344 WORSHIP Report .............................................................................................. 357 REFERENCES PRESBYTERY REFERENCES Benefits ......................................................................................... 456(3) Bonclarken ..................................................................................... 461(3) Ecclesiastical Commission ........................................................... 428(5) Erskine ......................................................................................... 413(2) Executive Board ................................................................................. 387 Investment ..................................................................................... 369(1) Minister and His Work ......................................................... 379(1‐5, 9) Nominations ............................................................................... 413(3,4) Outreach North America ..................................... 485(1),486(3). 487(5) World Witness ................................................................... 470(2),471(5) SESSIONAL REFERENCES Benefits ................................................................................... 456(1,2,3) Bonclarken ...................................................................................... 461(3) Dunlap ......................................................................................... 383(2) Erskine College/Seminary ......................................................... 399(2,3) Investment ...................................................................................... 369(1) Lay Ministry ................................................................................ 372(1‐6) Nominations ................................................................................... 413(5) Outreach North America .............................................................. 485(1) LISTING OF CONTENTS
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Stewardship ................................................................................. 444(2,3) World Witness ................................................................... 470(2), 471(5) Worship .......................................................................................... 359(3) AGENCY REFERENCES Erskine ........................................................................................ 385,386 World Witness ............................................................................. 366(2,4) MISCELLANEOUS REFERENCES Addresses Kathy Barron, ARP Women’s Ministries President ................... 335 John R. de Witt, Retiring Moderator ............................................ 329 Shamshad John, Pakistan .............................................................. 339 Stephen J. Maye, Moderator ......................................................... 329 David Norman, Erskine President ............................................... 388 Patrick/Wingate Comments .......................................................... 421 Andrew Putnam, Moderator‐Elect .............................................. 414 Appreciation and Commendation To Lynne Grimsley .................................................................... 359(2) To John Mariner ......................................................................... 471(6) To Trip McGill ........................................................................... 359(2) To Sarah Pressly ........................................................................ 471(7) To Eleanor Richardson ............................................................. 359(1) To The ARP Center and Staff ........................................................ 332 To Bonclarken President and Staff ............................................... 332 To Presbyterian Council on Chaplains................................... 379(6) Date of Future Synod Meetings ................................................... 461(4) Ecclesiastical Commission ............................................................ 428(5) Election of Moderator‐Elect ............................................................... 414 Election of Vice‐Moderator‐Elect ...................................................... 416 Executive Board ................................................................................... 387 First Presbytery .............................................................................. 428(6) Form of Government .............................................................. 334,427(3) Fraternal Delegates ............................................................................ 339 Meeting Dates for General Synod 2011 ............................................ 461 712
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ONA Policy Book ................................................................ 486(4),487(5) Pacific Presbytery........................................................................... 428(5) Prayers of Thanksgiving, Intercession For Chaplains ................................................................................. 380 For Denominationʹs Provision..................................................444(1) Recognition of Retirees Tim Robinson ................................................................................. 333 Dave Rockness ................................................................................ 333 Retired Missionaries ...................................................................... 471(4) Women’s Ministries ....................................................................... 427(4) MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS Committee to Revise FOG ................................................................. 417 Erskine .................................................................. 409,414,417,419‐421 Nominations ........................................................................................ 414 Parliamentarian ................................................................................... 417 APPENDIX Tributes Reverend Kye Jong Chung ............................................................. 491 Reverend Kue Whan Joung ............................................................ 491 Reverend John A. Little ................................................................... 492 Mr. John E. Mariner ......................................................................... 493 Reverend Kenneth D. McArthur ................................................... 495 List of Deceased Ruling Elders ......................................................... 497 Official Roll of Synod 2010 Called Meeting 2010 ........................................................................ 312 Stated Meeting 2010 ......................................................................... 499 Presbytery Reports ............................................................................. 516 Statistical Information ........................................................................ 527 Summary .............................................................................................. 530 Canadian Presbytery .......................................................................... 532 Catawba Presbytery ........................................................................... 534 First Presbytery ................................................................................... 538 Florida Presbytery .............................................................................. 546 LISTING OF CONTENTS
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Mississippi Valley Presbytery .......................................................... 548 Northeast Presbytery ......................................................................... 550 Pacific Presbytery ............................................................................... 554 Second Presbytery .............................................................................. 556 Tennessee‐Alabama Presbytery ....................................................... 560 Virginia Presbytery ............................................................................ 562 DIRECTORY Denominational Offices ..................................................................... 565 Ministers (serving churches) ............................................................ 571 Ministers (all) ...................................................................................... 579 Students/Licentiates ........................................................................... 608 Missionaries ........................................................................................ 611 Christian Educators ............................................................................ 619 Mission Developers ............................................................................ 623 Lay Persons Assigned to Boards/Committees ................................ 627 Boards, Ecclesiastical Commission, Committees, and Special Assignments ...................................... 637 CHURCHES BY PRESBYTERY Church Directory (Alphabetical Order) .......................................... 645 Canadian Presbytery .......................................................................... 652 Catawba Presbytery ........................................................................... 653 First Presbytery ................................................................................... 662 Florida Presbytery .............................................................................. 677 Mississippi Valley Presbytery .......................................................... 681 Northeast Presbytery ......................................................................... 685 Pacific Presbytery ............................................................................... 690 Second Presbytery .............................................................................. 693 Tennessee‐Alabama Presbytery ....................................................... 699 Virginia Presbytery ............................................................................ 702 RULES OF PROCEDURE ............................................................... 706 PURPOSE STATEMENT ........................................Inside Back Cover 714
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PURPOSE STATEMENT Who We Are in Christ, Facing the 21st Century We, the members of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, in order to carry out God’s mission and move forward together into the next century, profess our life together in Christ and our desire to set forth a united strategy for the work of His Church. We express our desire to continue to be a Presbyterian and Reformed church committed to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and to the Bible as the Word of God. Rooted in and shaped by a living tradition, we are part of the new creation in Christ which God is bringing into existence. Therefore, we are committed to: • The worship of the Triune God. • The Holy Scriptures as the basis for our faith and activity. • Unity with other believers in Christ. • Total stewardship of life, including tithing of time, talent and money. • Excellence in educating and equipping leaders for tomor‐
row. • Loving and caring for one another and for other people. • Spreading the Gospel to all parts of the world. • Evaluating and changing church structure and priorities in order to meet the challenges of the future while preserving the best of the past. To this end and in humble reliance upon the enabling power of the Holy Spirit, we covenant together to pray steadfastly that God will open doors of opportunity so that we may declare the riches of Christ. “Let us not grow weary of well‐doing, for in due season we shall reap, if we do not lose heart.” (Galatians 6:9).