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The Resource Center Committee met January 15, 2020

A List of New Resources and

Lent & Easter Resources approved and purchased by the

Resource Center Committee will be available at www.pnks.org

under Newsletters and Other Links then go to

Resource Center Reach Sheet Newsletter.

If you have questions or need help navigating the website please email

[email protected] or call 877-777-5310 or 785-825-1655.

If you have OVERDUE RESOURCES

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ESOURCE-WISE EPORT

PRESBYTERY OF NORTHERN KANSAS

RESOURCE CENTER

Location: 308 S. 8th St.

Salina, Kansas 67401 2nd Floor

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Mailing Address: PO Box 3287

Salina, Ks 67402-3287

Resource Center Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to Noon

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NEW DVD BASED STUDIES for

LENT & EASTER *THE GRACE OF LES MISERABLES: 6/10-12 min. sessions on DVD with Matt Rawle includes Leader Guide, Book and Youth Study Book *THE PASSION PLAY: LIVING THE STORY OF CHRIST’S LAST DAYS: 6/6-9 min. sessions on DVD with Rob Fuquay includes Leader Guide, Book and Youth Study Book *THE WALK: FIVE ESSENTIAL PRACTICES OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE: 6/10-12 min. sessions on DVD with Adam Hamilton includes Leader Guide, Book and Youth Study Book, and Children’s Leader Guide

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LENTEN STUDIES AND DEVOTIONALS

Lent 2020: Christ is For Us by April Yamasaki: a study based on the RCL Scriptures for Year A. Each chapter includes questions for personal reflection, questions for group discussion, and suggested activities to facilitate group study. *Lent in Plain Sight: A Devotion Through Ten Objects by Jill J. Duffield: for adult group study or individual devotion this study reflects on ten ordinary objects that Jesus would have encountered on his way to Jerusalem. Reminds us from Ash Wednesday to Easter to open ourselves to the kingdom of God.

*Living into Lent by Donald K. McKim: appropriate for congregational study or personal reflection, each reading features Scripture, devotion, theological quotation, response, and prayer. Seven-session study guide is designed for further reflections on the devotions.

*We Are Beloved: A Lenten Journey with Protestant Prayer Beads by Kristen E. Vincent: 6-week Lenten journey follows stories of Jesus’ experience of God’s love. Includes a leader’s guide for small-group study. *Executing God: Rethinking Everything You’ve Been Taught About Salvation and the Cross by Sharon L. Baker: presents a biblically based and theologically sound critique of popular theories of the atonement.

*Let Me Go There: The Spirit of Lent by Paula Gooder: daily companion for the six weeks of Lent. Includes forty short sections suitable for daily reading, leading readers deeper into the spirit of the season.

NEW DVD STUDY For

FOR YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS

*THE NEW TESTAMENT IN ITS WORLD: An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of The First Christians: 37/5-41 min. sessions on DVD with N.T. Wright and Michael F. Bird includes Leader/Facilitator Guide and Workbook

NEWEST RESOURCES FOR PREACHING AND WORSHIP PLANNING….

*CONNECTIONS: Year A Volume 2: Lent through Pentecost

A Lectionary Commentary for Preaching and Worship Joel B. Green, Thomas G. Long, Luke A. Powery, Cynthia L. Rigby and Carolyn J. Sharp, editors

*WILL WILLIMON’S Lectionary Sermon Resource: Year A Part 1: Advent through Easter

IN REVIEW….by members of the PNKS. Featured in the next Eblast…

NEW RESOURCES & SUGGESTIONS.

Stop… by the Displays to

learn more about

All the RESOURCES in the Resource Center!!!


Presbyterian Curriculum For all ages….

ORDERED AND ARRIVED!!!

The NEWEST study from KERYGMA

ISAIAH:

Part II: Do Not Be Afraid! focuses on chapters 40-55

Part III: Your Light Has Come, concludes with chapters 56-66

by Rev. Boyd Lien

Presbyterian Curriculum!!!

Growing in Grace & Gratitude for FALL, WINTER, SPRING….is available for age levels: *Ages 3-5 *Ages 5-7 *Ages 8-10 *Multiage (Ages 5-10) SUMMER....is available for age levels *Ages 3-5 and *Multiage (Ages 5-10)

for more information go to… www.growinggracegratitude.org

for Adults: Being Reformed, Faith Seeking Understanding biblically based mini-courses for adults… NEWest title *The Ministry of Teaching: Christian Formation Today

Present Word Spring 2020: *Justice and the Prophets (Esther, 1 Kings, Psalms, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Hosea, Amos, Micah, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Zachariah, Malachi, Matthew, Mark, 1 Corinthians)

NEW!!! Simple Sundays NEW!!! builds on the popularity of Faith Questions Coffeehouse version NEWest mini-courses:

*What Do I Believe?

*What Does Jesus Want Me To Do? *Will I Be Left Behind?

*Would Jesus Recycle?

Intended for older youth but adaptable for broadly graded youth programs,

these DOWNLOADABLE mini-courses can be found at pcusastore.com.

ORDERED & ARRIVED, Short-Term Curriculum Series for Adults, “SIX THEMES EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW” from CMP, PC (USA), introduces biblical books and their main themes. The *Newest titles include… *“Psalms” by Jerome F.D. Creach, Eva Stimpson *“Exodus” by V. Steven Parrish, Eva Stimpson *“Jeremiah” by Mark Hinds, W. Eugene March

NEW PC (USA)… BIG GOD BIG QUESTIONS: Confirmation for a Growing Faith

To reserve, preview or check out curriculum and other resources from the Resource Center…Call… 877-777-5310(toll free) or 785-825-1655 Email…. [email protected]

CURRICULUM IDEAS FOR …. Younger/Older/Multiage Elementary

AWESOME ADVENTURE’S titles include… *God’s People on the Move *God’s People on Mountains and Seas *God’s Amazing Kids *God’s Amazing Son *Paul’s Amazing Quest


The RESOURCE CENTER is offering ALL Churches the opportunity to enter a

!!! DRAWING FOR FREE CURRICULUM!!!

PAST QUARTERS of ……..

“Growing in Grace and Gratitude” &

“Present Word”

!!! Quantities are limited !!! !!! Enter EARLY !!! Enter for your church by 1:30 p.m.,

February 8, 2020 at the Presbytery meeting At 1st Presbyterian Church in Salina.

Drawing will be organized according to age groups Toddlers….Preschool….Younger Elementary K-2

Older Elementary Grades 3-5 Multi-age grades K-5……Adult

One entry per church, per age group will be allowed.


Faith Journey Barry W. Williams

My personal faith finds expression in each day, yet, it is rooted in sixty-six years of nurture, rebellion, and grace. On a good day, my words and deeds, my life and ministry, grow out of my experience of grace. On other days, I distance myself from God’s grace and all the good nurture, education, and experiences of my life. Growing up, every Sunday included the family disciplines of Sunday School and worship. Occasionally by attention and effort, but most often by absorption and repetition, I learned some core understandings of Reformed Theology. “The Hymnbook” (1955), Communicant’s Class in 1964, Presbyterian camps and conferences, and so many other activities and relationships all served as the good soil for an experience of God’s grace and a heart-warming encounter with Jesus Christ. This personal experience of grace led me to push back against many of my prior encounters with the church, challenging practices in the church, and my perceptions of lifelessness and hypocrisy. The experience also led to an argument with God about what I was to do with my life. Ultimately, I became convinced (by God’s grace, I believe) that my life would only have its best expression in service to God’s people in and through the Presbyterian Church. Life experiences, and encounters in and around Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, prompted deeper internal conversations of confession, nurture, grace, and ministry. That still-continuing conversation prompts me to ministry in local congregations and in the larger church. For the past twenty-three years, my ministry has been primarily expressed as an intentional interim and transitional pastor. I believe that I am called to prompt the worship of the people of God in ways that have integrity, joy, and Biblical rootedness. I believe in the call by God to all individuals for service and leadership in the church, particularly as deacons, ruling elders, and teaching elders. I recognize the power of sinfulness and rebellion in myself and in the world, but I believe that the sovereignty of God, the attraction of grace as shown in Jesus Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit leads individuals and the Church into new life, relationships, and service. Hymns, timeless nurture, divine persistence, and profound interpersonal relationships help me to be more confident in all the distinctive ministry settings where I have found myself. Thankfully, I believe that this is to the glory of God and the benefit of Christ’s Church!


Statement of Faith Barry W. Williams

I believe that God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit are the one, triune God. My faith is rooted in the theological understandings of the Reformed Tradition. My ecclesiology and polity are definitively Presbyterian. Those statements are compelling for me, but they may not be particularly helpful for a council of the Presbyterian Church USA in the need to know how I will live in, and serve, a particular congregation within a presbytery. So, the following reflections, along with my Faith Journey, may help the Presbytery to know a bit more about how I will serve “after the example of Jesus Christ.” I believe that God’s loving grace desires a relationship with each of us, and all of creation. It is because of God’s steadfast love that Jesus walked this earth to teach us how to live, to serve, and to express gratitude. His example and teachings are authoritative guidance for me and for all who carry the name of Christ. I believe that God’s continuing presence is known in the Holy Spirit's work, who calls for us to repent of our capacity and tendency to sin, and to move to the recognition of Jesus as our Lord and Savior of our lives, temporal and everlasting. The Holy Spirit emboldens us to do God’s work on earth. We do Christ’s work, individually and together, willingly out of love and gratitude for God. Our love for God should manifest itself in ways that reflect God’s love—we are called to be kind, compassionate, forgiving, generous, hospitable, and prophetic. I believe that within and through the Church we use our gifts to minister, support, strengthen, encourage, and to hold each other accountable. Together we are able to do works we are unable to do individually. We are charged to recognize and confront personal and systemic injustice in our world. I believe the Lord’s Supper is where we not only remember Jesus’ sacrifice for us, but experience Christ’s presence. It is itself a celebration, where all are welcome to the Table, and it is a “feasting with the saints” in anticipation of the Great Banquet to come. Baptism is an outward and visible sign of our welcome into the family of God. For me, these sacraments, done in community, celebrate our relationship not only with God but with one another as members of the Body of Christ. I believe that Scripture is the unique and authoritative word of God. Scripture teaches, encourages, directs, convicts, and challenges us. My study of scripture informs how I worship God, learn about God, hear God’s voice, and follow God’s leading. I believe that God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit are the one, triune God. My faith is rooted in the theological understandings of the Reformed Tradition. My ecclesiology and polity are definitively Presbyterian. Thanks be to God!


STATED CLERK Report to Presbytery

February 8, 2020 INFORMATION ITEMS 1. Resident Teaching Elder members of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas

As of January 1, 2019, the reported membership of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas was 65 Teaching Elder members and 1 minister of another denomination granted temporary membership.

Total members January 1, 2019 66 Deaths None - 0 Received from Other Presbyteries None + 0 Dismissed to Other Presbyteries - 5 Dixie Voss Anders – John Calvin Presbytery Helen Marie Hutchison – Presbytery of Nevada Loretta F. Ross –Presbytery of East Iowa William S Vincent, Jr – Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery Bradley Knox Walker – Holston Presbytery Ministers of Another Denomination Enrolled for Temporary Relationship + 0 Ministers of Another Denomination Removed from Temporary Relationship - 0 Removed from the Roll - 1 Removed to coincide with audit of role

As of December 31, 2019, there were 59 Teaching Elder members of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas and 1 minister of another denomination granted temporary membership.

Total members January 1, 2020 60 2. Numerical Parity of Teaching Elders/Ruling Elders of Presbytery of Northern Kansas The membership of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas as of December 31, 2018 was: Resident Teaching Elders 36 (see below for explanation) Ruling Elder Commissioners from churches 61 Churches with over 500 members 1 (Send an additional ruling elder commissioner to presbytery meetings under Standing Rule S-2.0502) Manhattan, First 1 Commissioned Pastors 10


Ruling Elder Commissioners by Virtue of Office 14 Anton Ahrens, Stewardship and Mission, Moderator Sue Dindinger, Moderator of Presbytery of Northern Kansas Wynn Duffey, Clerks’ Records and Reports Committee, Moderator Ann Fincham, Presbytery Council Melanie Hancock, General Presbyter Beverly James, Committee on Representation, Moderator Karen Meenen, Resource Center Committee, Moderator Gary Miles, Presbytery Council Gene Parrish, Property Committee, Moderator Dan Pauls, Presbytery Council Stephanie Reynolds, Presbytery Council Becky Rogowski, Youth Ministry Committee, ModeratorMarty Snyder, Permanent Judicial Commission, Moderator Kent Townsend, Finance Committee, Moderator

As of December 31, 2019, there is a potential of 86 Ruling Elders eligible to participating in meetings of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas.

As of December 31, 2019, there were 60 Teaching Elder members of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas. Of those 2 active members are known to reside outside of the state of Kansas: Mike Sorsen and Marlene Yanik.

29 Teaching Elders are Honorably Retired.

10 Honorably Retired Teaching Elders who are currently members of this presbytery have attended at least one presbytery meeting during the past year.

In order to determine the number of Resident Teaching Elders for attendance purposes we will subtract those active teaching elder members who live out of state (2), as well as those Honorably Retired Ministers members who have not attended a presbytery meeting within the past year (19). This means that there are 39 resident Teaching Elders in the Presbytery of Northern Kansas.

At the January 26, 2019, Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas the following numbers of ruling elder commissioners and teaching elder members were present:

Ruling Elders 46 (Commissioners, Members by Virtue of Office, Commissioned Ruling Elders)

Teaching Elders 21

At the April 30, 2019, Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas the following numbers of ruling elder commissioners and teaching elders were present:


Teaching Elders 25

At the July 20, 2019, Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas the following numbers of ruling elder commissioners and teaching elders were present:



Teaching Elders 22

At the October 15, 2019, Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas the following numbers of ruling elder commissioners and teaching elders were present:


Teaching Elders 24

Therefore, no action is needed to address the numerical parity of Ruling Elders and Teaching Elders participating in meetings of the presbytery as the number of ruling elder commissioners (85) exceeds the number of teaching elder members (39) in theory as well as in practice at most meetings of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas.

3. Matters of Record:A. Reception of Continuing Members None

B. Dismissal of Continuing Members None

C. Appointment of Moderators of SessionsPNK Moderator has appointed the following moderator of session:

TE Phyllis Stutzman to First Presbyterian Church Cottonwood Falls

4. Record of Absences for Ruling Elder Commissioners and Teaching EldersIn accordance with the Standing Rules, lists have been compiled of absences for all ruling elder commissioners from churches and Teaching Elders of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas. The lists are printed on Presbytery Report pp. 10-14.

5. Administrative Commissions,PNK Moderator has made the appointment:

RE Jane Alsop (Salina-Sunrise) has been appointed to Abilene Administrative Commission after RE Ashley Jarvis (Salina-First) resigned from Administrative Commission

6. Stated Clerk CorrespondenceAll correspondence received by the Stated Clerk has been acknowledged and/or referred tothe appropriate committee of Presbytery.

Submitted by: Teaching Elder Robert H. Frasier

Stated Clerk


Presbytery of Northern Kansas Record of Teaching Elder and CRE Attendance

2019 Presbytery Meetings

TEACHING ELDERS

NAME JANUARY APRIL JULY OCTOBER Totals

Saturday Tuesday Saturday Tuesday

26th 30th 20st 15th

Salina Sunrise Ellsworth Junction City Wamego

Dixie Anders NA NA NA 0

James Aubey 0

Shannon Borgman present present present present 4

Jan Brooks 0

Sandra Stogsdill Brown present present present present 4

Patricia Brown‐ Barnett present present present present 4

Chris Davis present present present present 4

Robert Frasier present present present present 4

Mary Newberg Gale present present 2

Debra Garber present present present present 4

Marc Giedinghagen present 1

Amy Jo Hawley present present present present 4

Jim Hawley 0

Shelly Holle present present 2

Helen Hutchison NA NA NA 0

Teresa Ingle present present present present 4

Stacey Shaffer Jones 0

Meredith Kemp‐Pappan present present present 3

Celeste Lasich present present present 3

Timothy Maguffee present present present present 4

Robert C. McConnell present present NA 2

Jennine Money Groene present 1

Martha Murchison present present 2

James Owens present present 2

Keith Phillips present present present 3

Carol Shannahan present 1

Roland Slater 0

Charlie Smith present present present present 4

Phyllis Stutzman present present 2

Bill Vincent present present NA NA 2

Christine Wagner present present present 3

Bradley Walker NA 0

Carolynn Winters‐Hazelton present 1

Kent Winters‐Hazelton present present present present 4

TOTALS (33) 17 21 17 19




NAME JANUARY APRIL JULY OCTOBER TOTAL

NON‐RESIDENT MEMBERS

Mike Sorsen 0

Marlene Yanik 0

TOTALS (2) 0 0 0 0

HONORABLY RETIRED

Paula Bremer, HR present 1

William Gannaway, HR 0

Richard Glasgow, HR 0

Peter Gotta, HR 0

Thomas Henstock, HR 0

Alden Hickman, HR present 1

Thad Holcombe, HR present 1

Pat Ireland, HR present present present 3

Mark Kayser, HR 0

Mike Kuner, HR present present present 3

Beverly Leonard, HR present 1

Jeff Light, HR 0

Judy Morton, HR 0

Mike Myers, HR 0

Douglas Phenix, HR 0

Tom Reid, HR present present present 3

Paul Romine, HR 0

Loretta Ross, HR 0

Donald Schroeder, HR present present present 3

FrankLyn Schroeder, HR 0

Vicky Shimp, HR 0

Marilyn Sweet, HR 0

Nancy Thellman, HR 0

Sue Trei Conrad, HR present 1

Neil Weatherhogg, HR 0

George White, HR 0

Sally White, HR 0

William Woodard, HR 0

Peg Ziser, HR present 1

TOTALS (29) 4 4 5 5




COMMISSIONED RULING ELDERS

Roxie Baer present present present 3

Debra Hadachek present present present 3

Kay Hull present present present present 4

Michele McHenry present present present 3

Margaret McIntosh 0

Alan Reynolds present present present 3

Rod Seel NA NA NA 0

Sue Ann Seel present present present 3

Judith Stricker 0

TOTALS (8) 6 4 4 5

CORRESPONDING

MEMBERS/CLERGY or

LAYPASTOR OF OTHER

DENOMINATION

Phil Goombi 0

Joan Gray present 1

Scott Hutcheson present 1

Nancy Jacobson 0

Keith Koch 0

Cheryl Mishler NA NA NA present 1

Ever Mudambanuki present present present present 4

Jerry Petering 0

Herb Schrader 0

Gerry Sharp NA NA NA present 1

Becki Stredney present present 2

James Gale present 1

Dan Scheneman present 1

Landon Whitsitt present present present 3

Laura Frazey present 1

Joseph Wiseman present 1

TOTAL (9) 5 5 3 4


Presbytery of Northern Kansas Record of Attendance of Ruling Elder from Churches


CHURCHES JANUARY APRIL JULY OCTOBER

Saturday Tuesday Saturday Tuesday

26th 30th 20st 15th

Salina Sunrise Ellsworth Junction City Wamego TotalsAbilene 0Americus 0Auburn Present Present Present 3Belleville Present Present Present Present 4Beloit Present Present 2Bennington Present Present 2Blue Rapids Present Present 2Carlton Present 1Clifton Present 1Colby Present Present Present 3Concordia Present Present Present Present 4Cottonwood Falls 0Cuba 0Delia 0Delphos Present Present Present 3Ellsworth Present Present Present Present 4Emporia Present Present Present Present 4Eskridge 0Frankfort Present 1Hays Present 1Hiawatha Present 1Highland 0Hill City 0Hoxie Present Present 2Junction City Present Present Present Present 4Lawrence-Clinton Present 1Lawrence-First Present Present Present Present 4Lawrence-West Side Present Present Present 3Mahaska 0Manhattan-First (1) Present 1Manhattan-First (2) 0Manhattan-Trinity Present 1Marysville 0Minneapolis Present Present Present 3Narka Present Present 2Oak Hill Present Present Present Present 4Oberlin 0Osage City Present Present Present 3Oskaloosa Present 1Phillipsburg 0Riley - Fairview Present Present Present Present 4Riley-First Present Present Present Present 4Rossville 0


Presbytery of Northern Kansas Record of Attendance of Ruling Elder from Churches


Salina-First Present 1Salina-Sunrise Present Present 2Smith Center 0Solomon 0Summerfield 0Sylvan Grove Present Present Present 3Topeka-Central 0Topeka-First Present Present Present Present 4Topeka-Oakland Present Present Present Present 4Topeka-Potwin Present Present Present 3Topeka-St. Andrews Present Present Present 3Topeka-Second Present Present Present 3Topeka-Trinity Present Present 2Topeka-Westminster Present Present 2Wakarusa 0WaKeeney Present Present 2Wamego Present Present Present Present 4Washington 0Wilson 0

TOTALS (63) 31 23 27 26


PRESBYTERY COUNCIL Report to Presbytery

February 8, 2020

ACTION ITEMS

1. Presbytery of Northern Kansas Corporate Bylaws and Ecclesiastical BylawsPresbytery Council PRESENTS the Presbytery of Northern Kansas Corporate Bylaws(revised from the 1990 bylaws) and the Ecclesiastical Bylaws (revised from the 2005Standing Rules) to this February meeting of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas for a firstreading.

And Presbytery Council RECOMMENDS adoption of both documents at the May 5, 2020meeting of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas. And REQUESTS that pending action at theMay Presbytery meeting, the Ecclesiastical Bylaws be declared the Transition Rules for thePresbytery of Northern Kansas replacing the current standing rules.

The Corporate Bylaws can be found on pp. 19-22. The Ecclesiastical Bylaws can be found on pp. 23-37.

2. Approval of Celebration of the Lord’s Supper (consent agenda item)Presbytery Council RECOMMENDS that Presbytery authorize the Celebration of the Lord’sSupper at the following 2020 Presbytery event (in addition to the events approved at theOctober 2019 Presbytery Meeting):

April 28, 2020 – Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery of Northern Kansas Spring Gathering – Junction City First

3. Election of Committee on Representation Moderator (consent agenda item)Presbytery Council RECOMMENDS that Presbytery elect the following member of theCommittee on Representation to serve as the 2020 moderator of the Committee onRepresentation for the Presbytery of Northern Kansas:

Ruling Elder Beverly James (Beloit)

INFORMATION ITEMS

4. 2020 PNK Proposed BudgetPresbytery Council REPORTS that Council met January 27, 2020 to review the 2020 PNKBudget proposal from the Finance Committee and voted to CONCUR with the FinanceCommittee to RECOMMEND that Presbytery adopt the 2020 Proposed PNK Budget.Presbytery action on this item will take place during the Finance Committee Report toPresbytery.

5. Report of Property Sale Finalized – land at 61st and Wanamaker, Topeka, KSPresbytery Council REPORTS approval of the recommendation of the Property Committeeto finalize the sale of land at 61st and Wanamaker Topeka, KS to David H. Stevens andRenee C. Stevens on September 16, 2019 for $52,500.00. The legal description is as follows:


A tract of land in the Southeast Quarter of Section 32, Township 12 South, Range 15 East of the 6th P.M., in Shawnee County, Kansas, described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Southeast Quarter, thence West, along the South line of said Southeast Quarter; a distance of 425.0 feet; thence North parallel to the East line of said Southeast Quarter, a distance of 615.0 feet; thence East, parallel to the South line of said Southeast Quarter, a distance of 425.0 feet to the East line of said Southeast Quarter; thence South a distance of 615.0 feet to the point of beginning.

6. Report of Property Sale Finalized – First Presbyterian Church, Abilene

Presbytery Council REPORTS approval of the recommendation of the Property Committee to finalize the sale of the First Presbyterian Church property in Abilene, KS to the Community Bible Church of Abilene, KS on December 6, 2019 for $379,000. These funds have been placed in their own account under the care of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas solely for the use of the ministry of the First Presbyterian Church of Abilene for as long as it continues in mission and ministry in the PC(USA). The legal description is as follows:

S09, T13, R02, BEG 60’ N & 787 W SE COR SW4, W 488’, NW 95’, N 295’, E 505’ S 385’ to POB. Commonly Known as 1400 N Cedar Street, Abilene, Kansas, Dickinson County

7. Report of Property Sale Finalized – former Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Topeka

Presbytery Council REPORTS approval of the recommendation of the Property Committee to finalize the sale of the former Eastminster Presbyterian Church property in Topeka, KS to Centro Cristiano Nueva Generacion, Inc. (Juan Paublo Sanchez, Susan Vargas) on January 10, 2020 for $75,861.25. The legal description is as follows:

A tract of land in Lot 2, Eastborough Plaza Subdivision in the Southeast Quarter of Section 33, Township 11 South, Range 16 East of the 6th P.M., City of Topeka, Shawnee County Kansas described as follows:

Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Lot 2; thence on an assumed bearing of South 19 degrees 39 minutes 45 seconds West along the West line of said Lot 2, a distance of 27.36 fee to the Point of Beginning: thence on a non-tangent curve to the left having a radius of 140.00 feet, an arc distance of 128.74 feet, on a chord bearing South 38 degrees 35 minutes 27 seconds East, a chord distance of 124.25 feet; thence South 64 degrees 56 minutes 05 seconds East, a distance of 29.51 feet; thence on a curve to the right having a radius of 110.00 feet, an arc distance of 70.39 feet, on a chord bearing South 46 degrees 36 minutes 05 seconds East, a chord distance of 69.20 feet; thence South 28 degrees 16 minutes, 05 seconds East, a distance of 83.38 feet to a point on the North line of Lot 1, Block A, Eastborough Subdivision B and 23.71 feet West of the Northeast corner of said Lot 1; thence South 88 degrees 23 minutes 14 seconds West along the North line of said Lot 1, a distance of 22.38 feet; thence North 28 degrees 16 minutes 05 seconds West, a distance of 73.34 feet; thence on a curve to the left having a radius of 90.00 feet, an arc distance of 57.60 feet, on a chord bearing North 46 degrees 36 minutes 05 seconds West, a chord distance of 56.62 feet; thence North 64 degrees 56 minutes 05 seconds West, a distance of 29.51 feet; thence on a curve to the right having a radius of 160.00 feet, an arc distance of 118.86 feet, on a chord bearing North 43 degrees 39 minutes 07 seconds West, a chord distance of 116.15 feet to a point on the West line of said Lot 2, Eastborough


Plaza Subdivision; thence North 19 degrees 39 minutes 45 seconds East along said West line, a distance of 33.13 feet to the Point of Beginning.

Said tract contains 5,903 square feet of land, more or less.

And,

A tract of land in Lot 2, Eastborough Plaza Subdivision in the Southeast Quarter of Section 33, Township 11 South, Range 16 East of the 6th P.M., City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas described as follows:

Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Lot 2; thence on an assumed bearing of South 19 degrees 39 minutes 45 seconds West along the West line of said Lot 2, a distance of 60.49 feet to the Point of Beginning: thence on a non-tangent curve to the left having a radius of 160.00 feet, an arc distance of 118.86 feet, on a chord bearing South 43 degrees 39 minutes 07 seconds East, a chord distance of 116.15 feet; thence South 64 degrees 56 minutes 05 seconds East, a distance of 29.51 feet; thence on a curve to the right having a radius of 90.00 feet, an arc distance of 57.60 feet, on a chord bearing South 46 degrees 36 minutes 05 seconds East, a chord distance of 56.62 feet; thence South 28 degrees 16 minutes 05 seconds East, a distance of 73.34 feet to a point on the North line of Lot 1, Bock A, Eastborough Plaza Subdivision B and 46.09 feet West of the Northeast corner of said Lot 1; thence South 88 degrees 23 minutes 14 seconds West along the North line of said Lot 1, a distance of 5.59 feet; thence North 28 degrees 16 minutes 05 seconds West, a distance of 70.83 feet; thence on a curve to the left having a radius of 85.00 feet, an arc distance of 54.40 feet, on a chord bearing North 46 degrees 36 minutes 05 seconds West, a chord distance of 53.47 feet; thence North 64 degrees 56 minutes 05 seconds West, a distance of 29.51 feet; thence on a curve to the right having a radius of 165.00 feet, an arc distance of 117.13 feet, on a chord bearing North 44 degrees 35 minutes 53 seconds West, a chord distance of 114.69 feet to the West line of said Lot 2, Eastborough Plaza Subdivision; thence along said West line North 19 degrees 39 minutes 45 seconds East, a distance of 7.33 feet to the Point of Beginning.


The Eastminster congregation was dissolved on June 4, 2006 and the building and property have been used from that point until December 2018 for VIDA Ministries, a nonprofit organization that provides hope and services to Latino immigrants in the city of Topeka.

8. Permission to offer church building and property for sale – Central Presbyterian Church, Topeka Presbytery Council REPORTS approval of the recommendation of the Property Committee to grant permission to the Topeka Central Administrative Commission and the Central Presbyterian Church of Topeka to negotiate the sale of the church building and property of the Central Presbyterian Church of Topeka for not less than $5,000. The final sale will require approval of Presbytery Council. The short legal description is as follows (long legal description will be printed once title work is complete):


Shawnee County Parcel #0973604025007000. Kings, Block 13, Lot 466+, S 1/2 LT 466 TLS 468 Thru 486 (Even Num Lts) Blk 13 Section 36 Township 11 Range 15

9. Change in Accounting Firm

Presbytery Council REPORTS concurrence with the recommendation of the Personnel and Office Administration Committee and the Finance Committee to terminate the accounting contract with Accounting Air and enter into a new accounting contract with Summers, Spencer and Company (SS&C) effective January 1, 2020.

10. Change in Banking Institutions Presbytery Council REPORTS concurrence with the recommendation of the Finance Committee to transfer all funds from the Presbytery of Northern Kansas account at Freedom Bank in Overland Park, KS to American State Bank & Trust Co. in Salina, KS and close the Freedom Bank account once all transactions have cleared. The Presbytery of Northern Kansas designated funds account remains at Bennington State Bank, Salina, KS.

11. Council Representatives to Finance Committee Presbytery Council REPORTS the appointment of the following Council members to the Finance Committee for 2020:

Teaching Elder Martha Murchison, Salina Sunrise WFTE Ruling Elder Stephanie Reynolds, Topeka St. Andrews, WFRE

Submitted by:

Charlie Smith, moderator Presbytery Council


PROPOSED CORPORATE BYLAWS OF THE PRESBYTERY OF NORTHERN KANSAS

OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.), INC. Whereas, the Presbytery of Northern Kansas is an ecclesiastical governing body of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the Presbytery of Northern Kansas of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Inc. has been incorporated as a Kansas not-for-profit corporation for the purpose of managing the corporate affairs of this Presbytery; and Whereas, the ecclesiastical affairs of this Presbytery are subject to the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the Ecclesiastical Bylaws of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas, and the secular corporate affairs of this Presbytery are subject to the Constitution and laws of the United States and the State of Kansas and the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Inc.;

Therefore, these Bylaws are adopted for the management of the secular corporate affairs of this Presbytery. B-1.00.00 DEFINITIONS As used in these Bylaws:

"Corporation" shall mean the Presbytery of Northern Kansas of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Inc., a Kansas not-for-profit corporation.

"Presbytery" shall mean the Presbytery of Northern Kansas, a governing body of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

B-1.01.00 NAME, PURPOSE, BOUNDARIES, OFFICE AND RECORDS

B-1.01.10 Name The name of the not-for-profit corporation of this Presbytery is the Presbytery of Northern Kansas of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Inc.

B-1.01.20 Purpose The purpose of this corporation is to manage the secular corporate affairs of this Presbytery in accordance with the applicable laws of the United States and the State of Kansas and in a manner consistent with the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

B-1.01.30 Boundaries

The Presbytery shall consist of all churches and ministers who are continuing members of the Presbytery within the counties of Brown, Chase, Cheyenne, Clay, Cloud, Decatur, Dickinson, that part of Doniphan County West of Highway 7 (to include the Church at Highland), Douglas, Ellis, Ellsworth, Geary, Gove, Graham, that part of Greenwood County north of a line extending west from the Southwest corner of Coffey County, Jackson, Jefferson, Jewell, Lincoln, Logan, Lyon, Marshall, Mitchell, Morris, Nemaha, Norton, Osage, Osborne, Ottawa, Phillips, Pottawatomie, Rawlins, Republic, Riley, Rooks, Russell, Saline, Shawnee, Sherman, Sheridan, Smith, Thomas, Trego, Wabaunsee, Wallace, Washington; all of which are counties in the State of Kansas.


B-1.01.40 Office The principal office of the corporation is located at 308 S 8th Street, Salina, Kansas, (The presbytery mailing address is: PO Box 3287; Salina, KS 67402-3287).

B-1.01.50 Records

The original records of the corporation shall be maintained and kept at the principal office of the corporation.

B-1.02.00 MEMBERSHIP

B-1.02.10 Corporate Members The members of this corporation shall consist of every minister enrolled as a continuing member and those elders designated by sessions as commissioners in accordance with the Form of Government of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and those elders who are members by reason of office in accordance with the Ecclesiastical Bylaws of the Presbytery .

B-1.02.20 Meetings A. The Presbytery shall meet at least twice a year in accordance with the Book of

Order B. Every duly called and constituted meeting of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas

shall constitute a duly and properly called meeting of the members of the Presbytery Corporation and all actions authorized to be taken by the Corporation may be taken at any Stated Meeting of the Presbytery without special notice to the members or at a Special Meeting called for the purpose of taking such action. The Moderator of Presbytery shall serve as moderator of the meeting.

B-1.02.30 Notice Notice of each stated or special meeting of the members shall be mailed or transmitted electronically to each member not less than ten (10) nor more than sixty (60) days in advance of each meeting.

B-1.02.40 Quorum A quorum of the Presbytery shall be any ten (10) teaching elder members and ten (10) ruling elder members present, provided that at least seven (7) churches are represented by ruling elders.

B- 1.02.50 Voting All corporate members in attendance shall have the right to one vote, as further provided in the Book of Order of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Voting by proxy shall not be allowed.

B-1.03.00 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

B-1.03.10 Board of Directors The business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed by a corporate Board of Directors, the members of which shall be one and the same as the ecclesiastical Board of Trustees of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas duly elected by the members of the Presbytery. The Treasurer of the Presbytery, when confirmed by the Board as Corporate Treasurer, shall be an advisory member of the Board of Directors.


B-1.03.20 Meetings Regular meetings shall be held at such time and place as shall be determined by the president. A special meeting of the Board of Directors may be called at any time or place, by the president, or in the president's absence or inability to act by the vice-president or any two (2) members of the Board of Directors. Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Board of Directors consent thereto in writing filed with the minutes of the Board of Directors.

B-1.03.21 Electronic Meetings Meetings of the Board of Directors may be conducted electronically by telephone or through use of Internet meeting services. Electronic meetings will be conducted according to the model guidelines provided in the Manual of Administrative Operations of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas.

B-1.03.30 Notice Notice of the time and place of all regular and special meetings shall be mailed or transmitted electronically to each Director at least two (2) days prior to the time fixed for such meeting. Whenever notice is required to be given hereunder, a written waiver thereof signed by the person entitled to notice, whether before or after the time stated therein, shall be deemed equivalent to notice. Attendance of a Director at a meeting of the Board of Directors shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting.

B-1.03.40 Quorum A quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the Directors shall consist of a majority of the members of the Board.

B-1.03.50 Election of Officers The directors shall elect or confirm the officers of the corporation. Such election or confirmation shall be made annually at the Director's meeting following the final regular meeting of members and from time to time thereafter as necessary to fill any vacancy in the office.

B-1.04. 00 OFFICERS

B-1.04 .10 Officers

The corporate officers shall be a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer and an assistant treasurer.

The president, vice-president, and secretary shall be elected annually by and from the Board of Trustees.

The treasurer of the presbytery shall be elected by the presbytery for a term of three (3) years, shall be paid such sum as shall be fixed by the presbytery and confirmed as the corporate treasurer by the Board of Directors. The assistant treasurer of the presbytery shall be designated annually by the Board of Directors and shall be eligible to serve as treasurer.


B-1.04.20 President The president shall preside at all directors' meetings and shall perform such other duties as are incident to this office. In case of the absence or disability of the president, these duties shall be performed by the vice-president.

B-1.04 .30 Vice-President The vice-president shall perform all duties and exercise all authority of the president, in the absence of the president.

B-1.04.40 Secretary

The secretary shall cause notices to be given of all directors' meetings, and shall attend and keep the minutes of the same; shall maintain all corporate books, records and documents at the principal office of the corporation; and shall perform all other duties which are incident to this office

B-1.04.50 Treasurer The treasurer shall have custody of all property of the corporation; shall keep regular books of account of the corporation and shall submit them, together with all vouchers, receipts, records and other papers, to the Board of Directors for their examination and approval as often as they may require; and shall perform such other duties as are incident to this office.

B-1.04.60 Assistant Treasurer The assistant treasurer shall perform all the duties of the treasurer, in the absence of the treasurer.

B-1.05.00 AMENDMENTS

B-1.05.10 Amendment These Bylaws may be amended at any stated meeting of the members upon the affirmative vote of majority of the members present, after notice of such proposed amendment has been read and filed with the Stated Clerk of the Presbytery at the next preceding stated meeting of the members.

B-1.05.20 Dates of Amendments These Bylaws have been amended on April 26, 1986, August 23, 1986, and April 28, 1990.

The foregoing Bylaws were adopted by the members of the corporation on the day of 2020.

{Signed)


PROPOSED ECCLESIASTICAL BYLAWS PRESBYTERY OF NORTHERN KANSAS

References to the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

are abbreviated by the use of capital letters: F- Foundations of Presbyterian Polity

G- Form of Government D- Rules of Discipline

W- Directory of Worship

B-1 – Corporate Bylaws B-2 – Ecclesiastical Bylaws

Table of Contents

Terms Used for Presbyters B-2.00.0000 Mission, Purpose and Identity of Presbytery B-2.01.0000 Presbytery Meetings B-2.02.0000 Presbytery Officers B-2.03.0000 Presbytery Organization B-2.04.0000 Presbytery Council B-2.05.0000 Committees of Presbytery Council B-2.06.0000 Personnel and Office Administration Committee Presbytery Meetings and Events Committee Finance Committee Property Committee Resource Center Committee Stewardship and Mission Committee Youth Ministries Committee Commission on Ministry B-2.07.0000 Committees of Commission on Ministry B-2.08.0000 Clerks’ Records and Reports Committee Preparation for Ministry Committee Committee on Representation B-2.09.0000 Permanent Judicial Commission B-2.10.0000 Presbytery Administrative Staff B-2.11.0000 Suspension, Amendment and Editorial Revisions B-2.12.0000


B-2.00.0100 TERMS USED FOR PRESBYTERS The Church’s ordered ministries described in the New Testament and maintained by this church are deacons and presbyters (ministers of the Word and Sacrament and ruling elders). Ordered ministries are gifts to the church to order its life so that the ministry of the whole people of God may flourish. The existence of these ordered ministries in no way diminishes the importance of the commitment of all members to the total ministry of the church. (G-2.0102) The Book of Order uses the terms Ministers of the Word and Sacrament and Teaching Elders to identify those presbyters called to validated ministries and received as continuing members of the presbytery. (G-2.0501) For these Bylaws: Minister of Word and Sacrament is used when referring to one serving as preacher and teacher of the Word, serving at font and table, or serving as pastors or in other validated ministries. Teaching Elder is used when referring to one participating in the responsibilities of governance. Ruling Elders are elected by congregations and ordained by sessions to a ministry of discernment and governance, discerning the congregation’s fidelity to the Word of God, and strengthening and nurturing its faith and life. When elected and commissioned by their sessions to presbytery, ruling elders participate and vote with the same authority as teaching elders, and they are eligible for any office. (G-2.0301) Commissioned Pastors (also called Commissioned Ruling Elders) are ruling elders who have been commissioned by the presbytery to limited pastoral service in a validated ministry of the presbytery. The presbytery’s commission may grant a Commissioned Pastor temporary membership in the presbytery with voice and vote. (G-2.10)

B-2.01.0000 MISSION, PURPOSE AND IDENTITY STATEMENT OF THE PRESBYTERY

OF NORTHERN KANSAS B-2.01.0100 Mission:

“Christ gives to the Church its faith and life, its unity and mission, its order and discipline. Scripture teaches us of Christ’s will for the Church, which is to be obeyed. In the worship and service of God and the government of the church, matters are to be ordered according to the Word by reason and sound judgment, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.” (F-1.0203)

B-2.01.0200 Statement of Purpose:

The Presbytery of Northern Kansas encourages, supports, equips, inspires, and celebrates with congregations within its bounds to carry the Good News to the world and to become the hands of Christ to a hurting world. The presbytery is the shepherd/servant to its congregations. The congregations are God’s “mission outposts” in the world. God calls us to work together as congregations and as presbytery, combining energy and vision for being in mission.


B-2.01.0300 PRESBYTERY IDENTITY STATEMENT

Responding to God's grace, with gratitude and to the glory of God, We covenant with each other before God to be a presbytery that:

Celebrates our connectedness and acknowledges that as the body of Christ we need each other and are accountable to each other;

Communicates with, supports and prays for our member congregations and ministers; Provides resources to assist our congregations in carrying out programs and mission activities; Affirms our diversity and welcomes the free expression of ideas, viewpoints, and gifts; Fosters, encourages, and lives out our commitment to unity, spiritual

maturity, and enrichment in the life of the Church, and Reaches beyond our own needs to carry on prophetic ministries of

covenantal love and justice.

B-2.02.0000 PRESBYTERY MEETINGS B-2.02.0100 Stated Meetings:

There shall be three stated meetings of the presbytery, ordinarily in the months of February, May, and October at times and places recommended by the Presbytery Council.

B-2.02.0101 Notice: Written notice of stated meetings shall be mailed or transmitted electronically at least ten (10) days in advance.

B-2.02.0200 Special Meetings:

The moderator shall call a special meeting at the request or with the concurrence of two teaching elders and two ruling elders from different churches. Notice of a special meeting shall be sent not less than ten days in advance to each teaching elder and to the session of every church. The notice shall set out the purpose of the meeting, and no other business than that listed in the notice shall be transacted.

B-2.02.0300 Expenses:

Travel and lodging expenses of session commissioners and ministers of Word and Sacrament serving in a pastoral capacity shall be provided by local churches. Travel and lodging expenses of others will be reimbursed as may be provided in the Manual of Administrative Operations.

B-2.02.0400 Quorum: A quorum of the presbytery shall be any ten (10) teaching elder members and ten (10) ruling elder members present, provided that at least seven (7) churches are represented by ruling elders.

B-2.02.0500 Required Attendance:


B-2.02.0501 Teaching Elder Members:

Each continuing member of the presbytery, except those living outside the bounds of the presbytery and those honorably retired, shall attend all stated meetings of the presbytery.

B-2.02.0502 Ruling Elder Commissioners: The session of each congregation shall elect a ruling elder commissioner to attend each stated meeting of the presbytery. Churches with 501 – 1000 members shall be represented by two ruling elder commissioners at each stated meeting.

B-2.02.0600 Voting:

Members and their voting privileges are governed by the Form of Government. (G-3.03) Certified Christian Educators employed by churches of the presbytery who have been ordained as ruling elders shall have voice and vote. Commissioned Pastors when granted temporary membership shall also have voice and vote. In redressing the imbalance of teaching elder and ruling elder commissioners, ruling elder members of Presbytery Council as well as ruling elders who are elected moderators of standing committees shall be enrolled as members of presbytery for their terms of service prior to inviting sessions of particular churches to elect additional ruling elder commissioners. (G-3.0301)

B-2.03.0000 PRESBYTERY OFFICERS B-2.03.0100 Moderator:

The moderator shall take office January 1st following election at the final stated meeting of the year and shall exercise the powers and perform the duties of moderator as set forth in G-3.0104.

B-2.03.0101 Appointments by the Moderator The moderator of presbytery shall appoint Administrative Commissions for the purpose of installation/ordination. In consultation with the moderator of the Commission on Ministry, the moderator of presbytery may appoint moderators of sessions. In concert with the stated clerk, the presbytery moderator may designate the members of investigating committees in accordance with the provisions of D-10.0201b and members of Committees of Counsel in accordance with the provisions of D-6.0302a. Such appointments will be reported by the stated clerk to the next regular meeting of the presbytery.

B-2.03.0200 Vice-Moderator:

The vice-moderator shall take office January 1st following election at the final stated meeting of the year and shall preside when the moderator cannot fulfill the duties of moderator or when requested to do so by the moderator.

B-2.03.0300 Stated Clerk:

The stated clerk shall be a ruling elder or teaching elder elected by the presbytery at the final stated meeting of the year to a term of three (3) years, shall be paid such sum as shall be fixed by the presbytery, and shall perform those duties provided by the Book of Order (G-3.0104) and such other duties as described in a


job description approved by the Presbytery Council and included in the presbytery’s Manual of Administrative Operations.

B-2.03.0400 Treasurer:

The treasurer shall be a ruling elder or teaching elder elected by the presbytery for a term of three (3) years, shall be paid such sum as shall be fixed by the presbytery and confirmed as the corporate treasurer by the Presbytery Council. The treasurer shall perform the duties as described in a job description approved by the Presbytery Council and included in the presbytery’s Manual of Administrative Operations.

B-2.03.0500 Assistant Treasurer:

The assistant treasurer shall be a ruling elder or teaching elder designated by the Presbytery Council to function as the treasurer upon the death, disability or absence of the treasurer.

B-2.04.0000 PRESBYTERY ORGANIZATION B-2.04.0100 Presbytery Organization

The presbytery organization shall consist of such structures and such committees and tasks groups as the presbytery establishes to accomplish its mission. (G-3.0109) There shall be four operational entities: The Presbytery Council–its standing committees, the Commission on Ministry–its standing committees, the Committee on Representation, and the Permanent Judicial Commission.

B-2.04.0200 Manual of Administrative Operations

The Manual of Administrative Operations required by the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) shall consist of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas’ Corporate Restated and Amended Articles of Incorporation and Corporate Bylaws, the Presbytery of Northern Kansas Ecclesiastical Bylaws, the Standing Rules, presbytery policies on Sexual Misconduct, Child and Youth Protection, and other policies and manuals developed by the presbytery, the Presbytery Council, the Commission on Ministry, the Committee on Representation, Permanent Judicial Commission and other committees (G-3.0106).

B-2.04.0300 Presbytery Operational Entities B-2.04.0301 Members of Operational Entities

A. Elections Members of council, commissions and committees and moderators/chairs are elected by the presbytery unless otherwise specified in the Form of Government or the Bylaws of Presbytery. Each committee shall consist of both teaching elders and members of congregations, with at least half being members of congregations. Presbytery Council, Commission on Ministry, Preparation for Ministry and Permanent Judicial Commission shall be composed of ruling elders and teaching elders in numbers as nearly equal as possible. Nominations shall be made by the Committee on Representation. Consideration shall be given to the nomination of balanced numbers of men and women. Any permanent committee may choose to co-opt members for its


subcommittees or task forces in consultation with the Committee on Representation

B. Terms of Service Unless otherwise provided in these bylaws, members shall serve three-year terms beginning January 1st following election. Persons filling unexpired terms or initial terms of less than three years may be re-elected for a full three-year term with no person serving more than six years.

B-2.04.0302 Vacancies When a committee member is unable to participate in the work of a committee, the Committee on Representation shall nominate a person to fill the unexpired term.

B-2.04.0303 Non-elected members A. When the moderator and vice-moderator serve as ex-officio members of

certain entities, they have voice and vote. B. Staff assigned to serve as advisory members of certain entities have voice but

not vote. B-2.04.0304 Quorum

A quorum for each operational entity shall be a majority of its elected members. A quorum for presbytery subcommittees shall be a majority of its elected and co-opted members.

B-2.04.0305 Meetings

A. Each committee or other entity shall meet at times and places of their own choosing.

B. Meetings of the Presbytery Council, Commission on Ministry, other committees, task forces and entities may be conducted electronically by telephone or through use of Internet meeting services. These may be meetings in which some members are physically present while others participate electronically or where all members participate electronically. Electronic meetings will be conducted according to the model guidelines provided in the Manual of Administrative Operations or guidelines adopted by the particular entity provided that the rules conform to the Principles of Order and Government (F-3.00) and the most recent edition of Robert’s Rules of Order.

B-2.04.0306 Policies and Guidelines Each committee or other entity shall adopt such policies and guidelines, consistent

with the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and these bylaws, to guide its work. Such policies and guidelines will be collected in the presbytery’s Manual of Administrative Operations. A. Guidelines are developed and adopted by a committee or other entity to set

forth their standard operating procedures and guide their work. The committee or other entity may by majority vote agree to amend, suspend or repeal provisions in their guidelines.

B. Policies are statements that outline roles, responsibilities, and expectations for specific areas of the presbytery’s ministry and administration. Policies are


recommended to and approved by the presbytery and require a majority vote of the presbytery to amend, suspend or repeal.

B-2.04.0307 Presbytery Task Forces From time to time the Presbytery Council or the Commission on Ministry may see

the need to appoint Task Forces to carry out specific assignments. Such Task Forces will report to their originating entity on progress and completion of their assignments.

B-2.05.0000 PRESBYTERY COUNCIL B-2.05.0100 The Presbytery Council shall consist of ten (10) member—five (5) ruling elders

and five (5) teaching elders--elected at large by the presbytery for three (3) year terms, and the moderator and vice-moderator of presbytery, serving as ex-officio members.

B-2.05.0101 Moderator of Council The moderator of council shall be elected by the presbytery. If the moderator is

unable to attend a meeting, but intends to fulfill the term as moderator, a current member of Presbytery Council will be appointed by the moderator or elected by Presbytery Council to moderate a particular meeting.

B-2.05.0102 Advisory members

Advisory members shall include the general presbyter, stated clerk, treasurer and other staff as necessary.

B-2.05.0200 Presbytery Council Responsibilities

Presbytery Council responsibilities shall include: A. Evaluate the effectiveness of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas as the council

deems appropriate and timely. B. Periodically, discern relevant mission priorities to guide the life and mission

of the presbytery, recommending them to the presbytery for adoption. C. Develop short-range and long-range plans for the life and mission of the

presbytery and presenting them to the presbytery for consideration. D. Provide for oversight of the entire life of the presbytery, including visioning

and strategy. E. Consider recommendations from the Finance Committee on amendments to

the budget as needed. Any amendments shall be reported to the presbytery at the next stated meeting.

F. Maintain ecumenical relationships as appropriate and as delegated by the presbytery. G. Present to the presbytery names of those nominees being recommended to fill

vacancies on the Committee on Representation. (G-3.0111) H. Serves as Board of Trustees of the presbytery which shall be one and the same

as the corporate Board of Directors of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas (B-1.03.10). As the Board of Trustees/Board of Directors its responsibilities include: 1. Elect the president, vice-president and secretary of the corporation.


2. Confirm the treasurer elected by the presbytery as treasurer of the corporation (see B-2.03.0400) and designate an assistant treasurer (B-2.03.0500).

3. Hold legal title to all property of the presbytery and shall have the power to purchase, lease, or otherwise acquire, to own, hold, use and otherwise deal in and with, and to sell, assign, transfer, exchange, lease or otherwise dispose of such property.

4. Acting as the Board of Trustees is authorized by the presbytery to act on recommendations from the Property Committee regarding requests for the sale, mortgage or otherwise encumber presbytery or church property. All action carried out under this authority must be reported to the presbytery at its next regular meeting.

5. Exercise oversight over the financial assets of the presbytery, providing guidance to the Finance Committee for the management of assets and considering recommendations from the Finance Committee on investment policies and guidelines, establishing and revising banking arrangements and disbursements beyond the annual budget.

6. Call and hold all meetings pursuant to the Corporate Bylaws, section B-1.03.20.

7. Serve as the Board of Trustees for the Endowment Fund of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas.

B-2.06.0000 COMMITTEES UNDER THE PRESBYTERY COUNCIL B-2.06.0100 The Committees under the Presbytery Council are: A. Personnel and Office Administration Committee B. Presbytery Meeting and Events Committee C. Finance Committee

D. Property Committee E. Resource Center Committee F. Stewardship and Mission Committee G. Youth Ministries Committee

B-2.06.0200 Personnel and Office Administration Committee The Personnel and Office Administration Committee shall consist of five (5)

members serving three (3) year terms in three rotating classes. B-2.06.0201 Committee responsibilities include: A. Conduct annual evaluations and reviews of all compensated staff of the

presbytery. B. Assist the general presbyter in the oversight of the presbytery office. C. Assist the general presbyter in hiring and supervising the presbytery staff,

updating staff job descriptions, assure that the presbytery is in compliance with AA/EEO policies, and ensure that the Presbytery Personnel Policies are practiced and updated as needed.

D. Approve the lease or rent of space for the presbytery offices as well as the purchase of office equipment and computer technology


B-2.06.0300 Presbytery Meeting and Events Committee The Presbytery Meeting and Events Committee shall consist of five (5) members serving three (3) year terms in three (3) rotating classes. presbytery moderator and vice-moderator will be ex-officio members of the Committee.

B-2.06.0301 Committee responsibilities include: A. Plan for each presbytery stated meeting, including to provide the docket and to

make arrangements for the program. B. Review and evaluate each stated meeting. C. Provide for the planning and coordinating of worship opportunities during presbytery meetings. D. Serve as the coordinating body for presbytery training/education program,

working with other entities planning specific events. B-2.06.0400 Finance Committee

The Finance Committee shall consist of five (5) members, with 2 members selected by and from the Presbytery Council, and 3 members elected at large. Each at-large member shall serve for a term of three (3) years in three (3) rotating classes.

B-2.06.0401 Committee responsibilities include: A. Prepare the annual presbytery budget for the calendar year and submit to the presbytery for approval, and make regular financial reports to Council and Presbytery B. Monitor income and expenditures throughout the year and recommend any

amendments to the presbytery budget to the Presbytery Council. C. Recommend the annual presbytery per capita for the next year to presbytery at

the May stated meeting and propose the allocation of the Shared Mission Giving.

D. Make recommendations to the Presbytery Council (acting as the Board of Trustees) regarding: 1. Investments and endowment accounts 2. Adopting and modifying banking arrangements 3. Financial guidelines and policies. 4. The annual audit or financial review.

B-2.06.0500 Property Committee The Property Committee shall consist of five (5) members serving three (3) year

terms in three rotating classes. B-2.06.0501 Committee responsibilities include:

A. Supervise legal title to all property of the presbytery and advise the Presbytery Council to purchase, lease, or otherwise acquire, to own, hold, use and otherwise deal in and with, and to sell, assign, transfer, exchange, lease or otherwise dispose of such property.

B. Advise the Presbytery Council concerning designated uses of those funds of the presbytery which accrue from the sale of property and of those funds received from any source which are specifically designed for capital


investment by the presbytery and/or by either of the two higher councils of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

C. Receive and consider all applications from churches to sell, mortgage or otherwise encumber church property, and recommend appropriate action to the Presbytery Council and the presbytery.

B-2.06.0600 Resource Center Committee The Resource Center Committee shall consist of five (5) members serving three

(3) year terms in three (3) rotating classes. B-2.06.0601 Committee responsibilities include:

A. Preview materials to be considered for purchase for the Resource Center. B. Maintain and update the resources contained in the Presbytery Resource

Center, in conjunction with the Resource Center Coordinator. C. Produce an online catalog of resources. D. Promote the usage of the Resource Center in training and education. E. Promote Presbyterian curriculum.

B-2.06.0700 Stewardship and Mission Committee The Stewardship and Mission Committee shall consist of five (5) members

serving three (3) year terms in three (3) rotating classes. B-2.06.0701 Committee responsibilities include:

A. Interpret and promote the mission of presbytery, synod and General Assembly throughout the presbytery, including but not limited to One Great Hour of Sharing, Pentecost Offering, Christmas Joy Offering, Peace and Global Witness Offering, Theological Education Fund and Basic Mission Support.

B. Seek to understand and assist local churches in their stewardship ministry within their local context.

C. Oversee the Presbytery’s Mission Project Grant Program. D. Evaluate and endorse grant applications as requested or required. E. Encourage opportunities for congregations and individuals to partner in

mission. F. Provide leadership in the event of a disaster to coordinate response efforts

with Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Kansas Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters and local congregations.

B-2.06.0800 Youth Ministries Committee

The Youth Ministries Committee shall consist of five (5) members serving three (3) year terms in three (3) rotating classes.

B-2.06.0801 The responsibilities of this Committee include: A. Oversee the youth ministry program of the presbytery. B. Develop youth leadership skills. C. Plan youth events that support the mission and ministry of PNK and its

congregations. D. Maintain partnership with Heartland Presbyterian Center in order to provide

support, connection and communication. E. Promote Heartland Center programs to our member congregations.


F. Support youth ministry in local congregations by providing programs that supplement these local youth ministries.

G. Plan and coordinate presbytery youth attendance at regional and national PC(USA) events.

B-2.06.0900 Presbytery Council Permanent Task Force

Bills and Overtures as a task forces under the oversight of the Presbytery Council will have a permanent status. The membership and responsibilities of permanent task forces are as provided in the Manual of Administrative Operations.

B-2.07.0000 COMMISSION ON MINISTRY B-2.07.0100 The Commission on Ministry shall consist of nine (9) teaching elders and nine (9)

ruling elders. The commission serves as pastor and counselor to the ministers of word and sacrament, Commissioned Pastors and other pastors and certified Christian educators of the presbytery, as facilitators among congregations, pastors and the presbytery, and as mediators to settle difficulties on behalf of presbytery when possible and expedient. (G-3.0303d)

B-2.07.0101 Moderator of Commission The Moderator of Commission on Ministry shall be elected by the presbytery. If the moderator is unable to attend a meeting, but intends to fulfill the term as moderator, a current member of Commission of Ministry will be appointed by the moderator or elected by Commission on Ministry to moderate a particular meeting.

B-2.07.0102 Advisory members

Advisory members shall include the general presbyter and other staff as necessary.

B-2.07.0201 Commission on Ministry Responsibilities The Commission responsibilities include:

A. Serve the presbytery in the ways designated in the Form of Government. (G- 3.0307) B. Oversee the Partnership Funding Pastor Salary Supplement program. C. Support ministers of word and sacrament, other pastors and Christian

educators in professional growth opportunities and fellowship. D. Oversee persons trained in the Commissioned Pastor Program who have been

deemed “Available for Commissioning” by the Preparation for Ministry Committee.

E. Maintain the Authorized Pulpit Supply List. F. Conduct Triennial Visits.

B-2.07.0202 This commission is authorized to act on behalf of the presbytery (G-3.0307) to:

A. Find in order calls issued by churches. B. Approve and present calls for services of ministers of word and sacrament,

approve changes in these terms of call, approve all contracts for temporary pastoral relationships and for ruling elders commissioned to pastoral service and approve the renewal of all such contracts.


C. Approve the examination of ministers of word and sacrament transferring from other presbyteries required by G-3.0306.

D. Dissolve the pastoral relationship in cases where the congregation and pastor concur.

E. Grant permission to labor within or outside the bounds of the presbytery. F. Dismiss Ministers of Word and Sacraments to other presbyteries. G. Examine ruling elders who seek to be commissioned to particular pastoral

service as required by G-2.1002. H. Recommend to the moderator of the presbytery the appointment of moderators

of sessions without a pastor. All actions carried out as a result of delegated authority shall be reported to the next stated meeting of the presbytery.

B-2.08.0000 COMMITTEES UNDER THE COMMISSION ON MINISTRY B-2.08.0100 The Committees under the Commission on Ministry are: A. Clerks’ Records and Reports Committee B. Preparation for Ministry Committee B-2.08.0200 Clerks’ Records and Reports Committee The Clerks’ Records and Reports Committee shall consist of five (5) members in

three (3) rotating classes, serving three-year terms. B-2.08.0201 Committee responsibilities include:

A. Read, review and comment on session records of all churches within each calendar year in keeping with the Book of Order, (G-3.0108).

B. Assist clerks of session with questions about records and minute-keeping. C. Encourage annual review and training of all clerks of session through

presbytery-wide events. D. Notify each session of scheduled times for session record review. E. Submit to the presbytery’s stated clerk, through its moderator, a written record

of the review of all session minutes and those churches failing to submit their minutes for review.

F. Transmit to each session, through the clerk of session information for completing the annual statistical reports and provide guidance to clerks of session in completion of the annual reports.

B-2.08.0300 Preparation for Ministry

Preparation for Ministry shall consist of seven (7) ruling elder and teaching elder members serving three (3) year terms in three (3) rotating classes.

B-2.08.0301 The responsibilities of this committee shall be care and oversight of:

A. Inquirers and Candidates for Minister of Word and Sacrament. The committee shall perform those tasks of caring for these inquirers and candidates as prescribed in the Form of Government. (G-2.06)

B. Commissioned Pastor Program 1. Recruit persons interested in becoming Commissioned Pastors 2. Oversee the Commissioned Pastor training program-Commissioned Pastors

will receive instruction in Bible, Reformed Theology and Sacraments,


Presbyterian Polity, preaching, leading worship, pastoral care, teaching and other instruction as deemed necessary.

3. Oversee inquirers and candidates enrolled in the Commissioned Pastor Program until deemed “Available to Serve” at which time their care is transferred to the Commission on Ministry.

C. Authorized Pulpit Supply Program 1. Recruit persons interested in becoming Authorized Pulpit Supply 2. Oversee the Authorized Pulpit Supply Program. Authorized Pulpit Supply will

receive instruction in Theology of Call, Reformed Theology, Reformed Worship, Biblical Interpretation (exegesis), preaching and Presbyterian Polity.

3. Recommend to Commission on Ministry individuals deemed suitable to be authorized for pulpit supply.

B-2.08.0400 Commission on Ministry Permanent Task Force Sexual Misconduct Response as a task force under the oversight of the Commission on Ministry will have a permanent status. The membership and responsibilities of permanent task forces are as provided in the Manual of Administrative Operations.

B-2.09.0000 COMMITTEE ON REPRESENTATION B-2.09.0100 The Committee on Representation shall be made up of five (5) members serving

three (3) year terms in three (3) rotating classes. B-2.09.0101 The responsibilities of the committee are: A. Advise the presbytery with regard to its membership and of its operational

entities, seeking to implement the principles of participation and inclusiveness through those it nominates to serve the presbytery so as to ensure fair and effective representation in the decision-making of the church.

B. Consult with members of sessions to discover potential racial ethnic minority members and to determine achievable representation. Comparable consultation shall occur with regard to nomination of women and youth.

C. Consider any need for nominations in particular categories needing increased representation and regularly inform the presbytery of its progress toward fair representation of racial ethnic minorities, women, different age groups, persons regardless of marital status (married, single, widowed or divorced), and persons with disabilities.

D. Review the performance of the presbytery in these matters and report annually to the Synod with recommendations for any needed action.

E. Nominate persons for all vacancies on presbytery operational entities except the Committee on Representation. Nominations should represent individuals whose abilities best serve the needs of the body and also represent the diversity of the presbytery. Consideration shall be given to the nomination of equal numbers of teaching elders and members of congregations as well as equal numbers of men and women. Members of congregations who have not been ordained as ruling elders are also eligible to serve on continuing committees when the Book of Order or these Bylaws do not specify otherwise.


F. Suggest names of persons to serve on the Committee on Representation to the Presbytery Council which will review and then place those names before the presbytery for their election.

G. Present nominees for persons to serve on General Presbyter Search Committees, when requested by presbytery. Such committees shall consist of eight (8) members with four (4) ministers and four (4) laypersons.

I. Nominate persons to serve as commissioners to the Synod of Mid-America. J. Nominate persons for Commissioners to General Assembly and Young Adult

Advisory delegates to the General Assembly. Commissioners and Young Adult Advisory delegates shall be elected at the final stated meeting of the year in the year prior to the General Assembly meeting. Ordinarily, teaching elder and ruling elder commissioners shall not be from the same church.

B-2.10.0000 PERMANENT JUDICIAL COMMISSION B-2.10.0100 The Permanent Judicial Commission for the presbytery shall consist of seven (7)

ruling elder and teaching elder members in three (3) classes. They shall be elected at the final stated meeting of presbytery for the year to a term of six (6) years, one (1) class to consist of three (3) members and two (2) classes of two (2) members each. Terms of service will begin January 1, following election. The Permanent Judicial Commission shall be guided by the Rules of Discipline.

B-2.11.0000 PRESBYTERY ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF B-2.11.0100 General Presbyter

The general presbyter shall be the administrator of the presbytery and accountable to it through the Presbytery Council for the implementation of decisions and matters of strategy, program, and resources. The general presbyter shall serve as Head of Staff, supervise the presbytery office, provide staff resource to the presbytery's operational entities and provide pastoral care to the pastors and other ministers, their families and congregations of the presbytery.

B-2.11.0101 The term of office of the general presbyter is indefinite. An annual review shall

be conducted by the Personnel and Office Administration Committee as it fulfills its personnel responsibilities. A comprehensive review shall be conducted every third year.

B-2.11.0200 Other Exempt and Non-Exempt Staff Other exempt and non-exempt staff may be employed by the presbytery upon

recommendation from the General Presbyter and the Personnel and Office Administration Committee. Such employment shall be guided by the Personnel Policies of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas. Reviews of employee performance and recommended changes in terms of call shall be conducted annually by the general presbyter and the Personnel and Office Administration Committee as it fulfills its personnel responsibilities.

B-2.11.0201 Job descriptions for all current employees of the presbytery, including

administrative staff, shall be published annually in the minutes of the presbytery.


B-2.12.0000 AMENDMENTS AND EDITORIAL REVISIONS B-2.12.0100 Amended:

These bylaws may be amended by a majority vote of presbyters present and voting at a meeting of the presbytery, provided that notice has been given of proposed amendments. This notice shall be either publication of the proposed amendment at the previous meeting of presbytery or distribution of the proposed amendment to all members and sessions of the presbytery not less than two weeks before the meeting.

B-2.12.0200 Editorial Revisions:

The stated clerk is authorized to revise references to the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and to make other appropriate editorial changes which reflect actions of the General Assembly and/or the presbytery and shall report such changes to the next stated meeting of the presbytery. Such changes shall not be considered action when required to comply with amending action of the General Assembly.

B-2.12.0300 Adopted / / 2020


PERSONNEL AND OFFICE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Report to Presbytery

February 8, 2020

ACTION ITEMS 1. Election of Presbytery Treasurer

The Personnel and Office Administration Committee RECOMMENDS that Presbytery re-elect Tom Reid as Treasurer of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas for a three-year term effective February 1, 2020 through January 30, 2023. The stipend for Tom’s services is $500/month.

2. Election of Stated ClerkThe Personnel and Office Administration Committee RECOMMENDS that Presbytery re-elect Robert Frasier as Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas for a three-yearterm effective November 1, 2019 through October 31, 2022. The stipend for Bob’s servicesis $750/month.

3. Change in Terms of Call – Melanie Hancock, General PresbyterThe Personnel and Office Administration Committee RECOMMENDS that Presbyteryapprove the following terms of call for Melanie Hancock as General Presbyter for 2020:

Personal Compensation Cash Salary $ 66,781.02 Benefits Plan Dues $ 20,011.56 FICA $ 5,108.75

Total Compensation package $ 91,901.33 Professional Reimbursement

Professional Expenses (vouchered) $ 17,000.00 Total $108,901.33

One month vacation (22 paid days) Two weeks study leave Sabbatical per presbytery’s policy (90 days every five years)

INFORMATION ITEMS 4. Stewardship and Mission Coordinator Contract Labor Agreement Renewal

The Personnel and Office Administration Committee REPORTS the renewal of a contract labor agreement with Pat Ireland as Stewardship and Mission Coordinator effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 for $750 per month.

5. Change in Accounting FirmThe Personnel and Office Administration Committee REPORTS concurrence with therecommendation of the Finance Committee to terminate the accounting contract withAccounting Air and enter into a new accounting contract with Summers, Spencer andCompany (SS&C) effective January 1, 2020.

Submitted by: Marc Giedinghagen, moderator

Personnel and Office Administration Committee


FINANCE COMMITTEE Report to Presbytery

February 8, 2020

ACTION ITEM

1. 2020 PNK Proposed BudgetThe Finance Committee RECOMMENDS that Presbytery adopt the 2020 Proposed PNKBudget as printed on pp. 40-45.

INFORMATION ITEMS

2. 2020 Total Per CapitaPresbytery Council reminds congregations the 2020 Per Capita is as follows:

Presbytery of Northern Kansas: $23.00 Synod of Mid-America: 2.90 General Assembly: 8.95 Total: $34.85

Per Capita invoices have been sent to all congregations.

3. Current Balance SheetThe end of year 2019 Balance Sheet can be found on p. 46.

4. Year to Date Budget to Actuals SummaryThe end of year 2019 Summary of Budget to Actuals can be found on p. 47.

5. Year to Date Committee Financial ReportsThe end of year 2019 Committee Financial Reports can be found on pp. 48-52.

6. Year to Date Giving ReportThe end of year 2019 Giving Report can be found on pp. 53-58. The Finance Committeereminds congregations that the Financial Covenants from each session were due by January31, 2020. If your session has not yet returned your congregation’s covenant, we encourageyou to do so ASAP so we can plan accurately. Commissioners are asked to share this reportwith their session members.

Submitted by: Kent Townsend, Chair

Finance Committee


7. Change in Accounting FirmThe Finance Committee REPORTS the termination of the accounting contract with AccountingAir and entering into a new accounting contract with Summers, Spencer and Company (SS&C)effective January 1, 2020.

Presbytery of Northern Kansas 2020 PROPOSED Budget

STATED CLERKas of December 30, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019 BUDGET

Remaining Balance

2020 PROPOSED BUDGET

Designated Income

Investment Income

Change

5001 STD CLK Contract Labor Compensation 9,000.00 9,000.00 0.00 9,000.00 0.005002 STD CLK Travel 2,408.06 3,700.00 1,291.94 3,700.00 0.005003 STD CLK Job Event Expense 476.57 (476.57) 0.00

TOTAL STATED CLERK 11,884.63 12,700.00 815.37 12,700.00 0.00

TREASURERas of November 30, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019 BUDGET

Remaining Balance


Change

5051 TREAS Contract Labor Compensation 5,000.00 3,000.00 (2,000.00) 6,000.00 3,000.005052 TREAS Travel 156.60 250.00 250.005053 TREAS Audit & Legal 10,030.49 12,000.00 1,969.51 11,000.00 (1,000.00)

TOTAL TREASURER 15,187.09 15,000.00 (30.49) 17,250.00 2,250.00

FINANCIAL CONSULTANTas of November 30, 2019 Transaction

Totals5062 FIN CONSUL Travel 0.00 0.00 0.00

TOTAL FINANCIAL CONSULTANT 0.00 0.00 0.00

STEWARDSHIP & MISSION COORDINATORas of December 30, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019 BUDGET

Remaining Balance


Change

5071 SAM Coordinator Contract Labor Compensation 9,000.00 9,000.00 0.00 9,000.00 0.005072 SAM Coordinator Travel 259.97 1,000.00 740.03 1,000.00 0.005073 SAM Coord Job Event Expense 87.70 2,200.00 2,112.30 0.00 (2,200.00)

TOTAL STEWARDSHIP & MISSION COORDINATOR 9,347.67 12,200.00 2,852.33 10,000.00 (2,200.00)

MODERATORSas of December 30, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019 BUDGET

Remaining Balance


Change

5101 MOD Moderator Expenses 100.00 1,000.00 900.00 750.00 (250.00)5102 MOD Vice Moderator Conference Expenses 1,089.92 1,500.00 410.08 1,250.00 (250.00)

TOTAL MODERATORS 1,189.92 2,500.00 1,310.08 2,000.00 (500.00)

PRESBYTERY COUNCILas of December 30, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019 BUDGET

Remaining Balance


Change

5156 COUNCIL Spirit of Stewardship 1,060.00 2,000.00 940.00 1,200.00 (800.00)5159 COUNCIL Stewardship Kaleidoscope 1,000.00 1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 0.005162 COUNCIL Finance Task Force 0.00 0.00 0.00516Z COUNCIL General Expenses 1,293.36 1,000.00 (293.36) 1,000.00 0.00515AB Visioning Process Consultation Program 0.00 800.00 800.00 0.00 (800.00)

TOTAL PRESBYTERY COUNCIL 3,353.36 4,800.00 1,446.64 3,200.00 (1,600.00)



BILLS & OVERTURES TASK FORCEas of December 30, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019 BUDGET

Remaining Balance


Change

520Z B&O General Expenses 0.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 0.00

TOTAL BILLS & OVERTURES TASK FORCE 0.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 0.00

PROPERTY COMMITTEEas of December 30, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019 BUDGET

Remaining Balance


Change

5257 PROP PNK Corp Fee 60.00 40.00 (20.00) 40.00 0.005258 PROP NCD Property Tax 0.00 15.00 15.00 0.00 (15.00)525Z PROP General Expenses 0.00 350.00 350.00 350.00 0.0052BG PROP Topeka Eastminster Building Expenses 6,926.52 2,000.00 (4,926.52) 0.00 (2,000.00)

TOTAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES 6,986.52 2,405.00 (4,581.52) 390.00 (2,015.00)

PROPTERTY COMM/CLOSED CHURCHESas of December 30, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019 BUDGET

Remaining Balance

5261 PROP/CC Topeka Eastminster Property 691.10 0.00 (691.10)5263 PROP/CC Dwight Church Property 189.04 0.00 (189.04)

TOTAL PROPERTY COMM/CLOSED CHURCHES 880.14 0.00 (880.14)

FINANCE COMMITTEEas of December 30, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019 BUDGET

Remaining Balance


Change

530Z FC General Expenses 81.40 500.00 418.60 350.00 (150.00)

TOTAL FINANCE COMMITTEE 81.40 500.00 418.60 350.00 (150.00)

COMMITTEE ON REPRESENTATIONas of December 30, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019 BUDGET

Remaining Balance


Change

535Z COR General Expenses 179.11 500.00 320.89 350.00 (150.00)

TOTAL COMMITTEE ON REPRESENTATION 179.11 500.00 320.89 350.00 (150.00)

PERSONNEL & OFFICE ADMIN COMMITTEEas of December 30, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019 BUDGET

Remaining Balance


Change

5457 POA Staff Continuing Ed 1,439.71 1,500.00 60.29 0.00 (1,500.00) 545Z POA General Expenses 147.98 800.00 652.02 500.00 (300.00)

TOTAL PERSONNEL & OFFICE ADMIN COMMITTEE 1,587.69 2,300.00 712.31 500.00 (1,800.00)

CLERK'S REPORTS & RECORDS REVIEW COMMITTEEas of December 30, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019 BUDGET

Remaining Balance


Change

550Z CR&RR General Expenses 85.84 300.00 214.16 300.00 0.00

TOTAL CLERK'S REPORTS & RECORDS REVIEW COMTE 85.84 300.00 214.16 300.00 0.00



SEXUAL MISCONDUCT RESPONSE TASK FORCEas of December 30, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019 BUDGET

Remaining Balance


Change

555Z SMRTF General Expenses 0.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 0.00

TOTAL SEXUAL MISCONDUCT RESPONSE TASK FORCE 0.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 0.00

COMMISSION ON MINISTRYas of December 30, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019 BUDGET

Remaining Balance


Change

5658 COM Background Checks 65.15 200.00 134.85 200.00 0.005659 COM Resources & PPCN Mbrshp 250.00 250.00 250.00 0.005661 COM Church Visits 1,868.74 1,500.00 (368.74) 1,500.00 0.005662 COM Partnership Desig. Fund Alloc 2,500.00 15,000.00 12,500.00 10,000.00 1,000.00 9,000.00 (5,000.00)5664 COM Educators 800.00 800.00 0.00 (800.00)5665 COM Clergy Scholarship/Grant 500.00 2,000.00 1,500.00 2,000.00 0.005667 COM Annual Required Seminar 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 0.005669 COM Sabbatical Support for Churches 650.00 650.00 650.00 0.005670 COM Clergy Appreciation 1,500.00 2,000.00 500.00 2,000.00 0.00567Z COM General Expenses 4,954.68 6,500.00 1,545.32 5,500.00 (1,000.00)56CD COM SoMA Grant KLC 266.80 4,000.00 3,733.20 0.00 (4,000.00)56EF COM Resliliency Program 5,000.00 5,000.00 0.00 0.00 (5,000.00)

TOTAL COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY 16,655.37 39,900.00 23,244.63 24,100.00 (15,800.00)

PREPARATION 4 MINISTRYas of December 30, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019 BUDGET

Remaining Balance


Change

5701 P4M Psychological Evaluations (CRE) 650.00 750.00 100.00 1,300.00 550.005707 P4M Candidate Travel Exp 243.98 500.00 256.02 500.00 500.00 0.00574Z P4M General Expenses 533.67 800.00 266.33 700.00 (100.00)57DA P4M Candidates Scholarship 6,790.00 7,500.00 710.00 7,500.00 1,000.00 6,500.00 0.0057DB P4M Candidates Psych Evaluations 1,600.00 1,600.00 650.00 650.00 (950.00)57DC P4M ALP Training Program 604.44 3,000.00 2,395.56 1,500.00 1,500.00 (1,500.00)57DD P4M CRE Cluster Program -240.00 3,500.00 3,740.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 (1,000.00)57DE P4M Seminary Intern Program 1,500.00 1,500.00 0.00 (1,500.00)

TOTAL PREPARATION FOR MINISTRY 8,582.09 19,150.00 10,567.91 14,650.00 (4,500.00)

PRESBYTERY MEETING & EVENTS COMMITTEEas of December 30, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019 BUDGET

Remaining Balance


Change

5756 PM&EC Presbytery Meetings and Spiritual Retreats 3,837.68 7,500.00 3,662.32 7,000.00 (500.00)5758 PM&EC Special Offerings 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00575Z PM&EC General Expenses 1,038.31 600.00 (438.31) 700.00 100.00

TOTAL PRESBY MEETING & EVENTS COMMITTEE 4,875.99 8,100.00 3,224.01 7,700.00 (400.00)



RESOURCE CENTER COMMITTEEas of December 30, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019 BUDGET

Remaining Balance


Change

5807 RC Resources (inventory) 3,539.13 4,000.00 460.87 4,000.00 0.00580Z RC General Expenses 525.67 1,000.00 474.33 1,000.00 0.00

TOTAL RESOURCE CENTER COMMITTEE 4,064.80 5,000.00 935.20 5,000.00 0.00

STEWARDSHIP & MISSION COMMITTEEas of December 30, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019 BUDGET

Remaining Balance


Change

5856 SAM Stewardship Ambassador Program 0.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 0.005857 SAM Stewardship Kaleidoscope Scholarships 500.00 2,000.00 1,500.00 1,000.00 (1,000.00)5858 SAM UD Mission Grants/Scholarships 9,048.27 16,500.00 7,451.73 16,500.00 8,250.00 0.00585H SAM Peace & Global Offering 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.005860 SAM Mission Trips 2,896.22 5,000.00 2,103.78 5,000.00 700.00 0.005861 SAM UD Living Waters the World Partnership 6,786.61 14,000.00 7,213.39 10,000.00 8,000.00 (4,000.00)586A SAM Living Waters for the World 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00586Z SAM General Expenses 126.03 800.00 673.97 500.00 (300.00)585EA SAM Traveling Day Camp 9,225.00 8,000.00 (1,225.00) 9,500.00 9,500.00 1,500.00585EF SAM Young Adult Volunteer Program 3,047.38 5,000.00 1,952.62 3,500.00 3,500.00 (1,500.00)

TOTAL STEWARDSHIP & MISSION COMMITTEE 31,629.51 54,300.00 22,670.49 49,000.00 (5,300.00)

YOUTH MINISTRIES COMMITTEEas of December 30, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019 BUDGET

Remaining Balance


Change

5907 YMC Heartland Presbyterian Center 10,000.00 10,000.00 0.00 8,000.00 (2,000.00)5910 YMC Rallies/Retreats/Events 47.72 1,000.00 952.28 1,000.00 0.00NEW LINE -- Youth Mission Trip Scholarships 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.005913 YMC UD Youth Triennium Fund Allocation 6,273.67 9,000.00 2,726.33 1,000.00 (8,000.00)594Z YMC General Expenses 657.63 400.00 (257.63) 800.00 400.00

59FA YMC Campers Heartland 2,539.50 5,000.00 2,460.50 6,000.00 6,000.00 1,000.00

TOTAL YOUTH MINISTRIES COMMITTEE 19,518.52 25,400.00 5,881.48 19,800.00 (5,600.00)

GA COMMISSIONERSas of December 30, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019 BUDGET

Remaining Balance


Change

6004 GA Moderator Visits 0.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 1,000.00

TOTAL GA COMMISSIONERS 0.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 1,000.00



ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSIONas of December 30, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019 BUDGET

Remaining Balance


Change

6102 AC General 0.00 800.00 800.00 0.00 (800.00)6106 AC Abilene 895.75 0.00 (895.75) 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.006107 AC Cottonwood Falls 553.69 0.00 (553.69) 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.006108 AC Topeka Central 335.38 0.00 (335.38) 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00AC Topeka Potwin 0.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00

TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION 1,784.82 800.00 (984.82) 4,000.00 3,200.00

INSURANCEas of December 30, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019 BUDGET

Remaining Balance


Change

6501 INS Contents/Liability/Umbrella 5,006.38 1,300.00 (3,706.38) 4,800.00 3,500.006502 INS Workers' Comp 1,753.32 1,100.00 (653.32) 1,000.00 (100.00)

TOTAL INSURANCE 6,759.70 2,400.00 (4,359.70) 5,800.00 3,400.00

OFFICE

as of December 30, 2019Transaction

Totals2019 BUDGET

Remaining Balance


Change

6638 Shared Space and Security System 25,200.00 25,800.00 600.00 24,000.00 (1,800.00)6639 Shredding-Document Resources 100.00 125.00 25.00 125.00 0.006640 Phone and Cell Phones 3,848.42 4,200.00 351.58 4,000.00 (200.00)6645 Postage 885.95 1,500.00 614.05 1,000.00 (500.00)6647 Copy Exp-Copy Paper/Printing 2,315.03 2,000.00 (315.03) 2,400.00 400.006651 Misc-Office Supplies 854.67 1,000.00 145.33 1,000.00 0.006652 Misc-Hospitality Supplies 380.26 500.00 119.74 500.00 0.006654 Misc-Memorials/Gifts 100.00 100.00 0.00 (100.00)6663 Outsourced Accounting 33,519.40 31,100.00 (2,419.40) 29,300.00 (1,800.00)6670 Internet/Website/Computer Exp 10,660.01 10,200.00 (460.01) 10,000.00 (200.00)6702 Bank and Credit Card Fees 1,053.09 1,200.00 146.91 500.00 (700.00)

TOTAL OFFICE 78,816.83 77,725.00 (1,091.83) 72,825.00 (4,900.00)

NON EXEMPT POSITIONSas of December 30, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019 BUDGET

Remaining Balance


Change

6722 Administrative Assistant Comp/Benefits 45,268.38 47,878.50 2,610.12 45,167.00 (2,711.50)6726 Resource Librarian Comp/Benefits 28,136.13 32,520.42 4,384.29 29,548.00 (2,972.42)

TOTAL NON EXEMPT POSITIONS 73,404.51 80,398.92 6,994.41 74,715.00 (5,683.92)



GENERAL PRESBYTER COMP/BENEFITSas of November 30, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019 BUDGET

Remaining Balance


Change

6741 GP Comp Pension 87,091.43 89,677.84 2,586.41 91,902.00 2,224.166742 GP Professional Expenses 1,005.00 17,000.00 15,995.00 17,000.00 0.006743 GP Travel Honorariums 10,060.16 0.00 (10,060.16) 0.00 0.006745 GP Job Related Events 2,001.66 0.00 (2,001.66) 0.00 0.006747 GP Pastoral Relations and Support 949.03 0.00 (949.03) 0.00 0.006748 GP Books/Subscriptions/Memberships 218.90 0.00 (218.90) 0.00 0.006749 GP Study Leave 1,715.00 0.00 (1,715.00) 0.00 0.00

TOTAL GENERAL PRESBYTER COMP/BENEFITS 103,041.18 106,677.84 3,636.66 108,902.00 2,224.16

TOTAL EXPENSES FOR PNK 399,896.69 474,506.76 74,766.67 435,982.00 15,200.00 50,400.00 (38,524.76)

2019 2020TOTAL Presbytery Budget 474,506.76 435,982.00Projected Income

PNK Per Capita 118,980.00 5949 X $20 130,847.00 5689 X $23

PNK Mission Income - pledge based 188,200.43based on 2018 pledges 178,469.62

based on 2019 pledges

2019 PNK Mission % =

70% 2020 PNK Mission

% = 80%

PNK Mission Income - no pledged based 32,110.50

based on 2018 actual non-pledged giving 53,724.60

based on 2019 actual non-pledged giving (12/31)

2019 PNK Mission % =

70% 2020 PNK Mission

% = 80%

Designated Income 15,200.00Investment Income 74,900.00 50,400.00

TOTAL PROJECTED INCOME 414,190.93 428,641.22

Difference Between Proposed Budget and Projected Income 60,315.83 7,340.78


12.31.18 12.31.19 Difference % Change

ASSETS

Current Assets

Bank Accounts Total .Restricted 35,479.39 470,425.04 434,945.65 1225.9% Total .Unrestricted 90,789.45 163,421.78 72,632.33 80.0% 1072 Bill.com Money Out Clearing 3,876.08 141,678.96 137,802.88 3555.2% Total Bank Accounts 130,144.92 775,525.78 645,380.86 495.9%

Total Other Current Assets 37,372.88 6,559.66 (30,813.22) -82.4%

Total Current Assets 167,517.80 782,085.44 614,567.64 366.9%

Fixed Assets

Total Fixed Assets 129,949.16 5,516.16 (124,433.00) -95.8%

Total Endowment Fund Assets 1,383,883.29 1,431,071.55 47,188.26 3.4%

TOTAL ASSETS 1,681,350.25 2,218,673.15 537,322.90 32.0%

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Total Current Liabilities 137,095.64 160,121.66 23,026.02 16.8%

Long-Term Liabilities

Total End for End 13,171.02 16,516.92 3,345.90 25.4% Total Henry & Bradbury 118,011.86 137,942.56 19,930.70 16.9% Total John Knox 13,258.43 16,626.53 3,368.10 25.4% Total Marcella Buchmeier 199,603.60 236,330.22 36,726.62 18.4% Total New Church Development 57,092.02 71,595.38 14,503.36 25.4% Total Oakley 60,594.29 71,717.17 11,122.88 18.4% Total PNK 580,008.70 416,926.53 (163,082.17) -28.1% Total Sanneman 138,136.51 163,822.72 25,686.21 18.6% Total Sloan 4,361.86 5,469.92 1,108.06 25.4% Total Tinklenberg 20,427.51 25,616.81 5,189.30 25.4% Total Walden 369,365.04 427,669.56 58,304.52 15.8% Total Woody 23,493.74 29,461.97 5,968.23 25.4% Total Endowment Funds (RE) 1,597,524.58 1,619,696.29 22,171.71 1.4%

Total Liabilities 1,734,620.22 1,779,817.95 45,197.73 2.6%

Equity

2991 Unrestricted Undesignated Funds 120,428.99 287,742.96 167,313.97 138.9%

2992 Unrestricted Designated Funds (221,829.90) (234,379.59) (12,549.69) 5.7%

2994 Restricted by Purpose (RP) Funds 95,495.28 450,299.02 354,803.74 371.5%

Opening Balance Equity 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%

Net Income (47,364.34) (64,807.19) (17,442.85) 36.8%

Total Equity (53,269.97) 438,855.20 492,125.17 -923.8%

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 1,681,350.25 2,218,673.15 537,322.90 32.0%

Balance Sheet - Summary

Previous Year-End to Current Year-to-DateAs Of


Actual Budget over Budget RemainingIncome 3000 INCOME 26,383.55 26,383.55 (26,383.55) 3020 Per Capita - PNK 116,695.74 118,980.00 (2,284.26) 2,284.26 3025 PNK Shared Mission Giving 203,170.00 220,298.93 (17,128.93) 17,128.93 3030 Interest 704.86 704.86 (704.86) 30EF Budget from Endowment Funds 0.00 48,300.00 (48,300.00) 48,300.00 30RF Budget from Restricted Funds 0.00 26,600.00 (26,600.00) 26,600.00 3300 PNK RESTRICTED FUNDS 0.00 0.00 0.00 3800 PER CAPITA TO BE REMITTED 63,630.76 63,630.76 (63,630.76) Unapplied Cash Payment Revenue 155.37 155.37 (155.37)Total Income 410,740.28 414,178.93 (3,438.65) 3,438.65 Gross Profit 410,740.28 414,178.93 (3,438.65) 3,438.65 Expenses 5000 STATED CLERK 11,884.63 12,700.00 (815.37) 815.37 5050 TREASURER 15,735.81 15,000.00 735.81 (735.81) 5060 FINANCIAL CONSULTANT 0.00 0.00 0.00 5070 STEWARDSHIP & MISSION COORDINATOR 9,347.67 12,200.00 (2,852.33) 2,852.33 5100 MODERATORS 1,189.92 2,500.00 (1,310.08) 1,310.08 5150 PRESBYTERY COUNCIL 3,422.69 4,800.00 (1,377.31) 1,377.31 5200 BILLS & OVERTURES TASK FORCE 0.00 150.00 (150.00) 150.00 5250 PROPERTY COMMITTEE 60.00 2,405.00 (2,345.00) 2,345.00 5260 PROPERTY CMTE/CLOSED CHURCHES 5,370.81 5,370.81 (5,370.81) 5300 FINANCE COMMITTEE 81.40 500.00 (418.60) 418.60 5350 COMMITTEE ON REPRESENTATION 179.11 500.00 (320.89) 320.89 5450 PERSONNEL & OFFICE ADMIN CMTE 2,211.84 2,300.00 (88.16) 88.16 5500 CLERK'S REPORTS & RECORDS REVIEW CMTE 85.84 300.00 (214.16) 214.16 5550 SEXUAL MISCONDUCT RESP TASK FORCE 0.00 300.00 (300.00) 300.00 5650 COMMISSION ON MINISTRY 2,155.37 39,900.00 (37,744.63) 37,744.63 5700 PREPARATION 4 MINISTRY (4,067.91) 19,150.00 (23,217.91) 23,217.91 5750 PRESBY MEETING & EVENTS CMTE 4,975.99 8,100.00 (3,124.01) 3,124.01 5800 RESOURCE CENTER COMMITTEE 4,083.00 5,000.00 (917.00) 917.00 5850 STEWARDSHIP & MISSION CMTE 13,655.56 54,300.00 (40,644.44) 40,644.44 5900 YOUTH MINISTRIES CMTE 14,980.12 25,400.00 (10,419.88) 10,419.88 6000 GA COMMISSIONERS 0.00 1,000.00 (1,000.00) 1,000.00 6101 ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION 1,731.14 800.00 931.14 (931.14) 6500 INSURANCE 6,759.70 2,400.00 4,359.70 (4,359.70) 6600 OFFICE 76,579.54 77,725.00 (1,145.46) 1,145.46 6720 NON EXEMPT POSITIONS EXP 73,404.51 80,398.92 (6,994.41) 6,994.41 6740 GENERAL PRESBYTER COMP/BENEFITS 103,245.54 106,677.84 (3,432.30) 3,432.30 6794 PAYROLL EXPENSE (deleted) 0.00 0.00 0.00 6795 Payroll Tax Expense (Clearing) 0.00 0.00 0.00 6800 PER CAPITA REMITTED 51,813.23 51,813.23 (51,813.23) 6801 Unapplied Cash Bill Pmt Expenditure 0.00 0.00 0.00 Bad Debt 0.18 z Accounts to be Reallocated to Funds in 2018 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Expenses 398,885.69 474,506.76 (75,621.07) 75,621.07 Net Operating Income 11,854.59 (60,327.83) 72,182.42 (72,182.42)Other Expenses 6803 Loss on Sale of Land 76,661.78 76,661.78 (76,661.78)Total Other Expenses 76,661.78 0.00 76,661.78 (76,661.78)Net Other Income (76,661.78) 0.00 (76,661.78) 76,661.78 Net Income (64,807.19) (60,327.83) (4,479.36) 4,479.36

Total

Presbytery of Northern KansasBudget vs. Actuals - Summary January - December, 2019


Presbytery of Northern Kansas COMMITTEE FINANCIAL REPORTS (EOY 2019)

STATED CLERKas of December 31, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019

BUDGETRemaining

Balance5001 STD CLK Contract Labor Compensation 9,000.00 9,000.00 0.00 5002 STD CLK Travel 2,408.06 3,700.00 1,291.94 5003 STD CLK Job Event Expense 476.57 (476.57)

TOTAL STATED CLERK 11,884.63 12,700.00 815.37

TREASURERas of December 31, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019

BUDGETRemaining

Balance5051 TREAS Contract Labor Compensation 5,500.00 3,000.00 (2,500.00)5052 TREAS Travel 205.32 0.00 (205.32)5053 TREAS Audit & Legal 10,030.49 12,000.00 1,969.51

TOTAL TREASURER 15,735.81 15,000.00 (735.81)

FINANCIAL CONSULTANTas of December 31, 2019 Transaction

Totals5062 FIN CONSUL Travel 0.00 0.00 0.00

TOTAL FINANCIAL CONSULTANT 0.00 0.00 0.00

STEWARDSHIP & MISSION COORDINATORas of December 31, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019

BUDGETRemaining

Balance5071 SAM Coordinator Contract Labor Compensation 9,000.00 9,000.00 0.00 5072 SAM Coordinator Travel 259.97 1,000.00 740.03 5073 SAM Coord Job Event Expense 87.70 2,200.00 2,112.30

TOTAL STEWARDSHIP & MISSION COORDINATOR 9,347.67 12,200.00 2,852.33

MODERATORSas of December 31, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019

BUDGETRemaining

Balance5101 MOD Moderator Expenses 100.00 1,000.00 900.00 5102 MOD Vice Moderator Conference Expenses 1,089.92 1,500.00 410.08

TOTAL MODERATORS 1,189.92 2,500.00 1,310.08

PRESBYTERY COUNCILas of December 31, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019

BUDGETRemaining

Balance5156 COUNCIL Spirit of Stewardship 1,060.00 2,000.00 940.00 5159 COUNCIL Stewardship Kaleidoscope 1,000.00 1,000.00 0.00 5162 COUNCIL Finance Task Force 0.00 0.00 516Z COUNCIL General Expenses 1,362.69 1,000.00 (362.69)515AB Visioning Process Consultation Program 0.00 800.00 800.00

TOTAL PRESBYTERY COUNCIL 3,422.69 4,800.00 1,377.31

BILLS & OVERTURES TASK FORCEas of December 31, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019

BUDGETRemaining

Balance520Z B&O General Expenses 0.00 150.00 150.00

TOTAL BILLS & OVERTURES TASK FORCE 0.00 150.00 150.00



PROPERTY COMMITTEEas of December 31, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019

BUDGETRemaining

Balance5257 PROP PNK Corp Fee 60.00 40.00 (20.00)5258 PROP NCD Property Tax 0.00 15.00 15.00 525Z PROP General Expenses 0.00 350.00 350.00 5261 PROP Topeka Eastminster 7,181.77 2,000.00 (5,181.77)5263 PROP Dwight Church 189.04 (189.04)

TOTAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7,430.81 2,405.00 (5,025.81)

FINANCE COMMITTEEas of December 31, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019

BUDGETRemaining

Balance530Z FC General Expenses 81.40 500.00 418.60

TOTAL FINANCE COMMITTEE 81.40 500.00 418.60

COMMITTEE ON REPRESENTATIONas of December 31, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019

BUDGETRemaining

Balance535Z COR General Expenses 179.11 500.00 320.89

TOTAL COMMITTEE ON REPRESENTATION 179.11 500.00 320.89

PERSONNEL & OFFICE ADMIN COMMITTEEas of December 31, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019

BUDGETRemaining

Balance 5457 POA Staff Continuing Ed 1,894.71 1,500.00 (394.71) 545Z POA General Expenses 317.13 800.00 482.87

TOTAL PERSONNEL & OFFICE ADMIN COMMITTEE 2,211.84 2,300.00 88.16

CLERK'S REPROTS & RECORDS REVIEW COMMITTEEas of December 31, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019

BUDGETRemaining

Balance550Z CR&RR General Expenses 85.84 300.00 214.16

TOTAL CLERK'S REPORTS & RECORDS REVIEW COMTE 85.84 300.00 214.16

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT RESPONSE TASK FORCEas of December 31, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019

BUDGETRemaining

Balance555Z SMRTF General Expenses 0.00 300.00 300.00

TOTAL SEXUAL MISCONDUCT RESPONSE TASK FORCE 0.00 300.00 300.00



COMMISSION ON MINISTRYas of December 31, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019

BUDGETRemaining

Balance5658 COM Background Checks 65.15 200.00 134.855659 COM Resources & PPCN Mbrshp 0.00 250.00 250.005661 COM Church Visits 1,868.74 1,500.00 (368.74)5662 COM Partnership Desig. Fund Alloc 5,000.00 15,000.00 10,000.005664 COM Educators 0.00 800.00 800.005665 COM Clergy Scholarship/Grant 500.00 2,000.00 1,500.005667 COM Annual Required Seminar 0.00 2,000.00 2,000.005669 COM Sabbatical Support for Churches 0.00 650.00 650.005670 COM Clergy Appreciation 1,000.00 2,000.00 1,000.00567Z COM General Expenses 4,954.68 6,500.00 1,545.3256CD COM SoMA Grant KLC 266.80 4,000.00 3,733.2056EF COM Resliliency Program 5,000.00 5,000.00 0.00

TOTAL COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY 18,655.37 39,900.00 21,244.63

PREPARATION 4 MINISTRYas of December 31, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019

BUDGETRemaining

Balance5701 P4M Psychological Evaluations 650.00 750.00 100.00 5707 P4M Candidate Travel Exp 243.98 500.00 256.02 574Z P4M General Expenses 533.67 800.00 266.33 57DA P4M Candidates Scholarship 6,790.00 7,500.00 710.00 57DB P4M Candidates Psych Evaluations 0.00 1,600.00 1,600.00 57DC P4M ALP Training Program 454.44 1,500.00 1,045.56 57DD P4M CRE Cluster Program (240.00) 3,500.00 3,740.00 57DE P4M Seminary Intern Program 0.00 3,000.00 3,000.00

TOTAL PREPARATION FOR MINISTRY 8,432.09 19,150.00 10,717.91

PRESBYTERY MEETING & EVENTS COMMITTEEas of December 31, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019

BUDGETRemaining

Balance5756 PM&EC Presbytery Meetings and Spiritual Retreats 3,937.68 7,500.00 3,562.32 5758 PM&EC Special Offerings 0.00 0.00 0.00 575Z PM&EC General Expenses 1,038.31 600.00 (438.31)

TOTAL PRESBY MEETING & EVENTS COMMITTEE 4,975.99 8,100.00 3,124.01

RESOURCE CENTER COMMITTEEas of December 31, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019

BUDGETRemaining

Balance5807 RC Resources (inventory) 3,557.33 4,000.00 442.67 580Z RC General Expenses 525.67 1,000.00 474.33

TOTAL RESOURCE CENTER COMMITTEE 4,083.00 5,000.00 917.00



STEWARDSHIP & MISSION COMMITTEEas of December 31, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019

BUDGETRemaining

Balance5856 SAM Stewardship Ambassador Program 0.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 5857 SAM Stewardship Kaleidoscope Scholarships 500.00 2,000.00 1,500.00 5858 SAM UD Mission Grants/Scholarships 9,048.27 16,500.00 7,451.73 5860 SAM Mission Trips 2,922.27 5,000.00 2,077.73 5861 SAM UD Living Waters the World Partnership 6,786.61 14,000.00 7,213.39 586Z SAM General Expenses 126.03 800.00 673.97 585EA SAM Traveling Day Camp 9,225.00 8,000.00 (1,225.00)585EF SAM Young Adult Volunteer Program 3,047.38 5,000.00 1,952.62

TOTAL STEWARDSHIP & MISSION COMMITTEE 31,655.56 54,300.00 22,644.44

YOUTH MINISTRIES COMMITTEEas of December 31, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019

BUDGETRemaining

Balance5907 YMC Heartland Presbyterian Center 10,000.00 10,000.00 0.00 5910 YMC Rallies/Retreats/Events 509.32 1,000.00 490.68 5913 YMC UD Youth Triennium Fund Allocation 6,273.67 9,000.00 2,726.33 594Z YMC General Expenses 657.63 400.00 (257.63)59FA YMC Campers Heartland 2,539.50 5,000.00 2,460.50

TOTAL YOUTH MINISTRIES COMMITTEE 19,980.12 25,400.00 5,419.88

GA COMMISSIONERSas of December 31, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019

BUDGETRemaining

Balance6004 GA Moderator Visits 0.00 1,000.00 1,000.00

TOTAL GA COMMISSIONERS 0.00 1,000.00 1,000.00

ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSIONas of December 31, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019

BUDGETRemaining

Balance6102 AC General 0.00 0.00 0.00 6106 AC Abilene 842.07 800.00 (42.07)6107 AC Cottonwood Falls 553.69 0.00 (553.69)6108 AC Topeka Central 335.38 0.00 (335.38)

TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION 1,731.14 800.00 (931.14)

INSURANCEas of December 31, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019

BUDGETRemaining

Balance6501 INS Contents/Liability/Umbrella 5,006.38 1,300.00 (3,706.38)6502 INS Workers' Comp 1,753.32 1,100.00 (653.32)

TOTAL INSURANCE 6,759.70 2,400.00 (4,359.70)



OFFICE

as of December 31, 2019Transaction

Totals2019

BUDGETRemaining

Balance6638 Shared Space and Security System 25,200.00 25,800.00 600.00 6639 Shredding-Document Resources 100.00 125.00 25.00 6640 Phone and Cell Phones 3,934.81 4,200.00 265.19 6645 Postage 896.20 1,500.00 603.80 6647 Copy Exp-Copy Paper/Printing 2,276.73 2,000.00 (276.73)6651 Misc-Office Supplies 1,022.74 1,000.00 (22.74)6652 Misc-Hospitality Supplies 380.26 500.00 119.74 6654 Misc-Memorials/Gifts 0.00 100.00 100.00 6663 Outsourced Accounting 31,019.40 31,100.00 80.60 6670 Internet/Website/Computer Exp 10,696.31 10,200.00 (496.31)6702 Bank and Credit Card Fees 1,053.09 1,200.00 146.91

TOTAL OFFICE 76,579.54 77,725.00 1,145.46

NON EXEMPT POSITIONSas of December 31, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019

BUDGETRemaining

Balance6722 Administrative Assistant Comp/Benefits 45,268.38 47,878.50 2,610.12 6726 Resource Librarian Comp/Benefits 28,136.13 32,520.42 4,384.29

TOTAL NON EXEMPT POSITIONS 73,404.51 80,398.92 6,994.41

GENERAL PRESBYTER COMP/BENEFITSas of December 31, 2019 Transaction

Totals2019

BUDGETRemaining

Balance6741 GP Comp Pension 87,091.43 89,677.84 2,586.41 6742 GP Professional Expenses 1,005.00 17,000.00 15,995.00 6743 GP Travel Honorariums 10,192.76 0.00 (10,192.76)6745 GP Job Related Events 2,073.42 0.00 (2,073.42)6747 GP Pastoral Relations and Support 949.03 0.00 (949.03)6748 GP Books/Subscriptions/Memberships 218.90 0.00 (218.90)6749 GP Study Leave 1,715.00 0.00 (1,715.00)

TOTAL GENERAL PRESBYTER COMP/BENEFITS 103,245.54 106,677.84 3,432.30

TOTAL EXPENSES FOR PNK 401,072.28 474,506.76 73,434.48


Presbytery of Northern Kansas Giving Report (EOY 2019)


COMMISSION ON MINISTRY Report to Presbytery

February 8, 2020

ACTION ITEMS 1. Permission to Designate Honorably Retired – Teaching Elder Kent Winters-Hazelton

(consent agenda)The Commission on Ministry RECOMMENDS that Presbytery designate Teaching ElderKent Winters-Hazelton as honorably retired, effective February 1, 2020. If approved, aservice of recognition will take place at the February 8, 2020 Presbytery Meeting.

2. Appointment of Administrative Commission - Americus (consent agenda)The Commission on Ministry RECOMMENDS that Presbytery direct the PresbyteryModerator to appoint an Administrative Commission to work with the session of the UnitedPresbyterian Church of Americus to explore and develop a strategy for mission and ministryfor the future of the church and determine the future of the building as an asset to theirmission and ministry in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

The Administrative Commission is assigned to: Begin conversation with the Session regarding the future of the church Afford all persons involved fair notice and opportunity to be heard Be authorized to assume original jurisdiction of the congregation of the United

Presbyterian Church of Americus, KS if it is deemed necessary (G-3.0303e) Report to each meeting of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas and to each meeting of

the Commission on Ministry of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas Request further action of the Presbytery through the Property Committee and

Presbytery Council regarding any decisions related to property

3. Approval of Authorization to Administer the Lord’s Supper – Colby (consent agenda)The Commission on Ministry RECOMMENDS that Presbytery approve the request of thesession of the First Presbyterian Church, Colby to authorize the following elders who havebeen previously trained to administer the Lord’s Supper for one year effective February 8,2020, in accordance with the Book of Order (G-3.0301b).

Evan Barnum Sue Draper

Connie Davis Sally Smith

Carlotta McDermott

4. Approval of Authorization to Administer the Lord’s Supper – Hoxie (consent agenda)The Commission on Ministry RECOMMENDS that Presbytery approve the request of thesession of the First Presbyterian Church, Hoxie to authorize the following elders who havebeen previously trained to administer the Lord’s Supper for one year effective February 8,2020, in accordance with the Book of Order (G-3.0301b).

Peggy Eland Janelle Cooper Judy Caldwell Judy Cressler


5. Approval of Authorization to Administer the Lord’s Supper – Sylvan Grove (consent agenda) The Commission on Ministry RECOMMENDS that Presbytery approve the request of the session of the First Presbyterian Church, Sylvan Grove to authorize the following elders to administer the Lord’s Supper for one year effective February 8, 2020, pending completion of training in accordance with the Book of Order (G-3.0301b).

Janet Vonada Glenda Ringler Barb Kingery

Melinda Howg Ed Dohl

Ramo Decker

6. Approval of Authorization to Administer the Lord’s Supper – Oskaloosa (consent agenda) The Commission on Ministry RECOMMENDS that Presbytery approve the request of the session of the First Presbyterian Church, Oskaloosa to authorize the following elders to administer the Lord’s Supper for one year effective February 8, 2020, pending completion of training in accordance with the Book of Order (G-3.0301b).

Cheryl Mickey Chris Parker

Mildred Robbins Carol Pottorf Diana Price

7. Approval of Authorization to Administer the Lord’s Supper – Topeka Central (consent

agenda) The Commission on Ministry RECOMMENDS that Presbytery approve the request of the session of the Central Presbyterian Church, Topeka to authorize the following elders who have been previously trained to administer the Lord’s Supper for one year effective February 8, 2020, in accordance with the Book of Order (G-3.0301b).

James Gannon Randy Denton

INFORMATION ITEMS

8. Approval of Stated Supply Agreement – Paula Bremer (Lawrence Clinton)

The Commission on Ministry REPORTS approval of the Stated Supply Agreement between Rev. Paula Bremer and the Clinton Presbyterian Church (Lawrence) effective November 1, 2019 through April 30, 2020. Terms are as follows:

Salary $11,788 Continuing Education $ 250 Auto Expense $ 800 (reimbursed at IRS Rate)

This is a 1/4-time position (based on 10-12 hrs/week) Four weeks, including four Sundays vacation Two weeks, including two Sundays study leave

Rev. Paula Bremer will serve as moderator of session.


9. Approval of Pulpit Supply Agreement – Greg Lee (Lawrence Clinton) The Commission on Ministry REPORTS approval of the Pulpit Supply Agreement between Elder Greg Lee and the Clinton Presbyterian Church (Lawrence), effective November 1, 2019 through April 30, 2020. Terms are as follows:

Salary $350 (per month) Auto Expense reimbursed at IRS rate

This is a part-time position (preaching and leading worship on 2 Sundays/mth) Two Sundays vacation annually

Rev. Paula Bremer will serve as moderator of Session.

10. Renewal of Stated Supply Agreement – Jim Aubey (Delia) The Commission on Ministry REPORTS approval of the Stated Supply Agreement between Rev. Jim Aubey and the Rossville Presbyterian Church effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Terms are as follows:

Salary Housing $ 9,590.40 Total Effective Salary $9,590.40

Other Costs Continuing Education $ 200.00 Auto Expense $ 500.00 Total Other Costs $ 700.00

TOTAL $10,290.40

This is a 1/5 time position Two weeks, including two Sundays study leave Four weeks, including four Sundays vacation

Rev. Jim Aubey continues to serve as moderator of session.

11. Renewal of Stated Supply Agreement – Jim Aubey (Rossville) The Commission on Ministry REPORTS renewal of the Stated Supply Agreement between Rev. Jim Aubey and the Rossville Presbyterian Church effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Terms are as follows:

Salary Housing $ 9,590.40 Total Effective Salary $9,590.40

Other Costs Continuing Education $ 200.00 Auto Expense $ 500.00 Total Other Costs $ 700.00

TOTAL $10,290.40


This is a 1/5 time position Two weeks, including two Sundays study leave Four weeks, including four Sundays vacation

Rev. Jim Aubey continues to serve as moderator of session.

12. Renewal of Pulpit Supply Relationship – Rev. Cheryl Mishler (Hiawatha) The Commission on Ministry REPORTS renewal of the Pulpit Supply Agreement between Rev. Cheryl Mishler (Church of the Brethren) and the First Presbyterian Church, Hiawatha, effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Terms of call are as follows:

Salary $1,000.00 (per month) Mileage $100.00 (per month), vouchered

This is a 1/5-time position, based on 8 hours/week (weekly worship leadership only) The Pulpit Supply will receive 4 paid Sundays of vacation annually The Pulpit Supply will receive 2 paid Sundays of study leave annually

Rev. Jim Owens will continue serve as moderator of Session.

13. Renewal of Commission of Ruling Elder – Christina ‘Kay’ Hull (Topeka Oakland) The Commission on Ministry REPORTS the renewal of the Commissioned Ruling Elder Agreement between Christina ‘Kay’ Hull and the Oakland United Presbyterian Church of Topeka and grants her the authority to 1) administer the Lord’s Supper, 2) administer the sacrament of Baptism, 3) moderate Session meetings, 4) have voice and voted in meetings of the presbytery, and 5) perform services of Christian marriage as provided in Book of Order G-2.1001, effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Terms of Agreement are as follows:

Compensation Salary $10,295.75 Housing $12,000.00 Total Effective Salary $22,295.75

Other Costs Medicare Supplement $2,400.00 Continuing Education $ 500.00 Auto Expense $ 450.00 Total Other Costs $ 3,350.00

TOTAL $24,496.22

This is a ½ time position. Two weeks, including 2 Sundays study leave Four weeks, including 4 Sundays vacation

Commissioned Ruling Elder Christina ‘Kay’ Hull continues to serve as moderator of Session.


14. Renewal of Stated Supply Agreement – Rev. Stacey Jones (Topeka St. Andrews) The Commission on Ministry REPORTS the renewal of the Stated Supply Agreement between Rev. Stacey Jones and the St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Topeka, effective January 15, 2020 through January 14, 2021. Terms of call are as follows:

Compensation Salary Housing $12,000.00 Total Effective Salary $ 12,000.00

Other Costs Con. Ed. $ 250.00 Auto Expense $ 950.00 Total Other Costs $ 1,200.00

TOTAL $13,200.00 This is a 1/4-time position Three weeks including three Sundays vacation

Rev. Stacey Jones will continue serve as moderator of Session.

15. Approval of Pulpit Supply Relationship – Rev. Kent Winters-Hazelton (Cottonwood Falls) The Commission on Ministry REPORTS the approval of the Pulpit Supply Agreement between Rev. Kent Winters-Hazelton and the First Presbyterian Church, Cottonwood Falls, effective March 8, 2020 through April 12, 2020. Terms of call are as follows:

Salary $150.00 (per week) Mileage/tolls $122.80 (per week)

This is a 6-week agreement.

Rev. Phyllis Stutzman will continue to serve as moderator of Session.

16. Renewal of Temporary Supply Agreement – Rebecca Stredney (Sylvan Grove) The Commission on Ministry REPORTS the renewal of the Temporary Supply Agreement between Rebecca Stredney (United Methodist) and the First Presbyterian Church, Sylvan Grove effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Terms are as follows:

Compensation Salary $8,151.81 Total Effective Salary $8,151.81

Other Costs Professional Expense $ 500.00 Auto Expense $1,000.00 (reimbursed at IRS rate) Total Other Costs $1,500.00

TOTAL $9,651.81

This is a 1/5-time position


Two weeks, including two Sundays vacation Rev. Amy Jo Hawley continues to serve as moderator of Session.

17. Action on Approval of Membership in PNK and Transitional Pastor Agreement – Rev. Barry Williams, Lawrence First The Commission on Ministry REPORTS the successful examination of Rev. Barry Williams and action taken to enroll him as a member of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas pending dismissal from Missouri Union Presbytery and approval of the Transitional Pastor Agreement between Rev. Barry Williams and the First Presbyterian Church of Lawrence effective February 1, 2020. Terms are as follows:

Compensation Salary $47,000.00 Housing $24,000.00 (plus the church will provide onsite housing arrangements up to $12,000/yr)

Total Effective Salary $71,000.00 SECA Tax Allowance $ 5,432.00 Total Compensation $ 76,432.00

Other Costs Board of Pensions $26,270.00 Auto Expense $ 7,800.00 Con. Ed. Expense $ 1,800.00 Professional Expense $ 1,500.00 Term Life Policy/Dental $ 2,170.00

Total Other Costs $ 39,540.00 TOTAL $115,972.00

This is a full-time position Two weeks, including two Sundays study leave Four weeks, including four Sundays vacation Two weeks, service as faculty member for the Transitional Ministry Consortium

Rev. Barry Williams will serve as moderator of Session.

18. Renewal of Stated Supply Agreement – Rev. Mike Kuner, HR (Wakarusa) The Commission on Ministry REPORTS renewal of the Stated Supply Agreement between Rev. Mike Kuner, HR and the Wakarusa Presbyterian Church effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Terms are as follows:

Compensation Salary $13,984.50 Housing $17,988.00 Total Effective Salary $31,972.50

Other Costs Board of Pensions Dues $ 3,836.76 (Retirement Dues) Continuing Education $ 500.00


Business/Prof Expenses $ 500.00 Auto Expense $ 1,000.00 Total Other Costs $ 5,836.76

TOTAL $37,809.26

This is a 1/2-time position based on 20 hours/week Two weeks, including two Sundays study leave Four weeks, including four Sundays vacation

Rev. Mike Kuner, HR continues to serve as moderator of session.

19. Approval of Proposal for Sabbatical LeaveThe Commission on Ministry REPORTS approval of the Proposal for Sabbatical Leave asrequested by the session of Potwin Presbyterian Church, Topeka for Commissioned RulingElder Sue Seel and further, Commission on Ministry approved a Sabbatical Support Grant toprovide reimbursement for up to ½ the cost of Pulpit Supply at the Presbytery of NorthernKansas Pulpit Supply rate of $75/worship service for the 4 Sundays of the sabbatical period.

20. Approval to Circulate Ministry Information FormThe Commission on Ministry REPORTS approval of the Ministry Information Form forcirculation for the First Presbyterian Church of Colby and the First Presbyterian Church ofHoxie.

21. Guidelines for Departing Pastors/Covenant of ClosureThe Commission on Ministry REPORTS approval of Guidelines for Departing Pastors/Covenant of Closure. This document can be found on pp. 67-70.

22. Guidelines and Requirements for the Designation of Pastor Emerita/EmeritusThe Commission on Ministry REPORTS approval of Guidelines and Requirements for the Designation of Pastor Emerita/Emeritus. This document can be found on p. 71.

23. Appointment of Moderator of SessionThe Commission on Ministry REPORTS that Presbytery Moderator Sue Dindinger appointthe following moderator of session:

Rev. Phyllis Stutzman to the First Presbyterian Church, Cottonwood Falls, effective 1/1/2020

24. Reaffirmation of Authority to Moderate SessionsThe Commission on Ministry (COM) REPORTS that COM has taken action to reaffirm theauthority for COM Ruling Elder Members and the General Presbyter, Stated Clerk,Moderator of Presbytery and Vice Moderator of Presbytery to moderate sessions. For 2020,this list includes: General Presbyter Melanie Hancock, Presbytery Moderator Sue Dindinger,Presbytery Vice Moderator Rod Seel, and COM Members: Pat Breeding, Glenn Brunkow,Stan Gauntt, David Hand, Michele McHenry, Alan Reynolds and Lois Schrock.

25. Triennial Visits for 2020The Commission on Ministry works to complete Triennial Visits with each Session in thePresbytery of Northern Kansas on a rotation of once every three years. Triennial Visits areplaced on hold during any search process for a new pastor and are then completed during the


12-month new pastor visit. The Commission on Ministry REPORTS that Triennial Visits were completed with the following Sessions in 2019:

Americus Bennington

Carlton Eskridge

Hays Hiawatha

Lawrence Clinton Osage City Oskaloosa Salina First Solomon

Smith Center Topeka Oakland

Wakarusa

26. Pastor Appreciation Weekend The Commission on Ministry REPORTS that they will select three pastors during 2020 to receive a “Pastor Appreciation Weekend” from the Presbytery of Northern Kansas. All pastors serving in Presbytery of Northern Kansas parish ministry are automatically entered in the drawing unless they have already won. A “winner” will be announced at each Presbytery Meeting.

Submitted by: Chris Davis, moderator

Commission on Ministry


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Guidelines for the Relationship of Departing Pastors And their Former Congregations And Covenant of Closure

Commission on Ministry – Presbytery of Northern Kansas The Commission on Ministry (COM) has pastoral responsibility for all the continuing members/pastors of the Presbytery. That responsibility shall be exercised with special care during periods of transition in pastoral relationships. In the hope of loving one another as Christ loves us, the COM offers the following guidelines to assist pastors in leaving a congregation in a healthy and constructive manner. Our hope is to move the people forward in the ministry so that they can enjoy the invigoration of all past service and anticipate fresh gifts from new servants of God.

GUIDELINES

1. Congregational Education.

Prior to departure, the pastor shall clearly and consistently state that she or he shall not exercise any pastoral roles at the pastorate’s conclusion. This helps church members understand that it is not a personal matter when the former pastor declines to participate in a baptism, wedding, funeral, or to make a pastoral call. The COM will assist the pastor in educating the congregation both before and after the pastor’s departure.

2. Friendships with Church Members. The natural development of a special kind of friendship between a pastor and a church member can enrich the lives of all concerned. However, every individual relationship between a pastor and a former member changes once the pastoral relationship is dissolved in order for the congregation as a whole to remain a healthy part of Christ’s Church. Pastors therefore shall be vigilant in establishing boundaries between those who are church members and those with whom they have hopes of establishing long-lasting mutually-gratifying, egalitarian friendships, since a pastor’s relationship with a church member is destined to change drastically at the end of her or his tenure.

As an issue of personal integrity, the pastoral challenge to the pastor leaving a church is to project not only an acceptance of the guidelines and procedures of the Presbytery, but also endorsement of it. Leaving it to the Presbytery or the next pastor to establish those boundaries is a threat to the peace and unity of the church that the pastor vowed to uphold in his or her ordination vows. The pastor shall therefore discuss these boundaries at even greater length with congregants with whom the pastor has felt especially close. In addition, the pastor shall be prepared for those relationships to suffer after his or her pastoral relationship has been dissolved and shall be preparing his or her congregants for that reality. The overall health of the church takes precedence over a pastor’s personally gratifying friendships with members. Even agreeing to listen to assessments about the church or the new pastor (interim, installed or otherwise) can adversely affect the relationship between that new pastor and the congregation; such conversation shall therefore be actively avoided and soundly discouraged by the departing pastor.


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3. Pastoral Boundaries

In accordance with the Book of Order G-2.0905 a former pastor can Officiate by Invitation Only:

After the dissolution of the pastoral relationship, former pastors and associate pastors shall not provide their pastoral services to members of their former congregations without the invitation of the moderator of session.

Without the invitation of the current pastor, it is important for the departing pastor to refrain from performing baptisms, funerals, weddings, and other services for friends. What this means is that the former pastor’s response to any invitation by a former member to participate in anything in the church, in any capacity whatsoever, shall be an emphatic “No.” While avoiding participation in any funerals, weddings, baptisms, etc., of former parishioners is difficult, it shall be remembered that if the first invitation is accepted, reasons to refuse other requests will be very difficult to substantiate. Further, this response shall be made without laying any blame for it on either the PC(USA) generally, or on the new pastor, specifically. A pastor’s continuing involvement in the life of his or her former congregation can only cause significant delay in the healthy development of the relationship between the new pastor and his or her former congregation. Exceptions shall be determined by the new pastor/moderator and session.

4. Church Governance. A departing pastor shall not influence, directly or indirectly, the selection of her or his successor. A former pastor shall not communicate with church members about issues affecting the governance of the church or the performance of a new pastor. The situation can become difficult when members of the former pastor’s family serve on Session. As a result, the COM recommends that the spouse/partner of the former pastor not be involved in the governance of the departing pastor’s church until the newly called pastor has been on site for at least a full year of ministry.

5. Social Media. Departing pastors shall be careful in their use of social media contact with former church members. It is recommended the departing pastor conduct their use of social media with professional guidelines kept in mind and to be careful what he/she shares. It is important to not continue a pastoral relationship via social media. It is wise for a departing pastor to report to the congregation before the departure that he/she will "unfriend" and "unfollow" all members of the congregation at departure and will not accept friend requests from members of the congregation for at least one year after departure. Following that year, it is best to not initiate contact via social media with any former congregation members and to firmly redirect any and all attempts to seek pastoral care.

6. Continued Involvement in the Church. In some cases, a departing pastor may retire to the community where he or she has served for an extended period. If the departing pastor wishes to continue to worship in a church following the


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dissolution of the pastoral relationship, then COM directs the departing pastor to observe the following guidelines:

a. The departing pastor shall not be present in worship and in other church activities for a minimum of one year after the end of their call.

b. If the new pastor deems that the time is still not right, the former pastor shall respect this.

c. The departing pastor shall not serve in a leadership role in the church services or services for the church members (see paragraph 4 on page 2 of this document)

d. The departing pastor shall not be involved in the governance of the church. (see paragraph 4 on page 2 of this document)

e. The departing pastor shall neither expect nor seek the title of “Pastor Emeritus/Emerita”

7. Published statement. It shall be the practice of the COM to require the following statement be published in the newsletter and/or bulletin when the pastor announces his/her plan to retire or move:

“When a pastor resigns from a pastorate, retires from service, or becomes Pastor Emerita/us, that minister shall no longer perform pastoral functions such as weddings, baptisms, funerals, hospital visitation, or counseling. Active or inactive church members shall not request a former pastor to perform pastoral duties. If requested, the pastor shall tactfully decline. On occasion, the pastor or moderator may, with the approval of session/council, invite the former pastor to perform such duties.”

8. Prior to Exit Interview.

A COM representative will discuss these guidelines with the pastor and session/council. At that time the parties involved shall sign the attached “Acknowledgment of Guidelines...” form.

9. Role of Spouses/Partners/Family:

It is recommended that the COM representative meet with the pastor, spouse, and, if appropriate, adult members of the pastor’s family to discuss issues of separation and how they might be considered and implemented. COM directs the family not to do anything directly or inadvertently which could undermine the transition necessary for the church and the development of the relationship between the congregation and a new pastor or interim pastor.


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Covenant of Closure The signatures below indicate these guidelines and procedures have been discussed by COM with the departing pastor and the session or council. For the Pastor: I have read and understood the Guidelines for the Relationship of Departing Pastors And their Former Congregations: Covenant of Closure. I understand these guidelines and procedures and agree to abide by them. Name Date

For the Session/Council: We have read the Guidelines for the Relationship of Departing Pastors And their Former Congregations: Covenant of Closure. We understand these guidelines and procedures and agree to abide by them. Name Date

For the Commission on Ministry: I/We have shared the Guidelines for the Relationship of Departing Pastors And their Former Congregations: Covenant of Closure with the pastor and session/ council of _______________________. The signing of this acknowledgement will be reported to the Commission on Ministry and recorded in the COM minutes. COM Representative(s) Date


Guidelines on Pastor Emerita/Emeritus and Requirements

Commission on Ministry

Presbytery of Northern Kansas

Updated 01/2020

Although there is no official designation for Pastor Emerita/Emeritus in the current Book of Order, many congregations choose to honor a retired pastor or associate pastor with an honorary relationship. It is important to emphasize that this is an honorary title with no inherent pastoral duties or authority and no compensation. Such a designation does not release a pastor or congregation from the obligation to maintain healthy boundaries as required by the Book of Order and the Commission on Ministry (COM):

After the dissolution of the pastoral relationship, former pastors and associate pastors shall not provide their pastoral services to members of their former congregations without the invitation of the moderator of the session. G-2.0905

The following guidelines and requirements provide congregations of our Presbytery with a healthy and uniform process for granting emerita/emeritus status to retired pastors.

1. Since this is an honorary relationship built upon gratitude and affection of a congregation for their pastor or associate pastor, the COM ordinarily requires that there has been a pastoral tenure of 10 years prior to consideration of pastor emerita/emeritus status.

2. A congregation should ordinarily wait a minimum of one year to request of COM that pastor emeritus/emerita status be conferred. Exceptions to this time limit may be made when necessary, such as ill health of the retiring pastor.

3. The session shall make a formal written request to the COM with accompanying rationale for conferring this honor on a former pastor. Session representatives may be asked to attend a Commission on Ministry meeting to interpret the request.

4. Following COM’s approval, the congregation at a duly called congregational meeting may elect the retired pastor or associate pastor emeritus or emerita. At that meeting, it is important to interpret carefully that the title is honorary with no inherent pastoral duties or authority and no compensation.

5. Since the position is honorary, it is not appropriate for the name of the pastor emeritus/emerita to be listed in the bulletin, letterhead, masthead, website, or other communication of the congregation.

6. Congregations may have more than one pastor/associate pastor emeritus/emerita.


ABILENE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION Report to Presbytery

February 8, 2020 INFORMATION ITEMS

1. Sale of First Presbyterian Church Building/Property

The Abilene Administrative Commission (A/C) REPORTS that Presbytery Council approved the recommendation of the Property Committee to finalize the sale of the First Presbyterian Church property in Abilene, KS to Community Bible Church of Abilene, KS on December 6, 2019 for $379,000. These funds have been placed in their own account under the care of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas solely for the use of the ministry of the First Presbyterian Church of Abilene for as long as it continues in mission and ministry in the PC(USA). The legal description is as follows:


2. Update

The First Presbyterian Church congregation has an agreement with the Community Bible Church to continue worship on Sunday mornings in the fellowship hall of the building at no cost until January 1, 2021. The A/C continues to meet with the Session and now that the sale of the building and property has been finalized, the focus of discussions will turn to the future of the congregation including the vision for ministry and mission and where the congregation will be located.

3. Administrative Commission Membership The A/C REPORTS the resignation of Ruling Elder Ashley Jarvis, Salina FPC, from the Abilene A/C. Furthermore, the A/C REPORTS that Presbytery Moderator Sue Dindinger has appointed Ruling Elder Jane Alsop, Salina Sunrise, to the Abilene Administrative Commission.

Submitted by: Tim Maguffee, Chair

Abilene Administrative Commission


COTTONWOOD FALLS ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION (A/C) Report to Presbytery


1. Update

Rev. Jan Brooks completed her service to the First Presbyterian Church of Cottonwood Falls and moved from the manse and from Cottonwood Falls on December 31, 2019. Jan remains a member of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas. The Session has arranged for Pulpit Supply through Easter including a Pulpit Supply agreement with Rev. Kent Winters-Hazelton throughout Lent and ending after worship on Easter Sunday. General Presbyter Melanie Hancock and A/C member Diana Smith are scheduled to lead an opportunity for conversation with the congregation on February 23, 2020. The A/C will continue this time of conversation and discernment with the session and members of the First Presbyterian Church and will continue to report to both Presbytery Council and the Presbytery.

Submitted by: Kent Winters-Hazelton, Chair

Cottonwood Falls Administrative Commission


TOPEKA CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION Report to Presbytery

February 8, 2020 INFORMATION ITEMS 1. Update

The Administrative Commission (A/C) held Listening Sessions on October 1 and October 7 to ensure that every member of the church was given an opportunity to be heard in a private, confidential meeting with members of the commission. The A/C met with the Session again on October 8 for a tour of the church building and further discussion and has met with the Session for each of their meetings since. At a Congregational Meeting on October 27, 2019, the congregation voted 13-0 to approve the Session’s recommendation that the congregation authorize the Session and the A/C to determine the best options available and dispose of the building should it be determined that the building will not sell. Since that meeting, the Session and the A/C have been working to determine the options available. (see item #2 below) The Session has worked to complete a list of the inventory of the building and the A/C has approved the Session’s request to coordinate a silent auction of many of the items on this list for members of the congregation. At this point, decisions on the disbursement of any items remaining is on hold until a determination is made about the sale of the building. At the Annual Congregational Meeting on January 19, 2020, the congregation voted 16-0 with one abstaining to approve the Session’s recommendation to request that Presbytery dissolve the ministry of Central Presbyterian Church effective April 30, 2020. (see item #3 below) The A/C will continue to support and guide the session and members of Central Presbyterian Church through these next several months and will continue to report to both Presbytery Council and the Presbytery.

2. Permission to offer church building and property for sale – Central Presbyterian Church,

Topeka The A/C REPORTS that Presbytery Council has approved the recommendation of the Property Committee to grant permission to the Topeka Central A/C and the Central Presbyterian Church of Topeka to negotiate the sale of the church building and property of the Central Presbyterian Church of Topeka for not less than $5,000. The final sale will require approval of Presbytery Council. The short legal description is as follows (long legal description will be printed once title work is complete):


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ACTION ITEMS 3. Request to Dissolve the Ministry

The Topeka Central A/C RECOMMENDS that Presbytery approve the request of the congregation of Central Presbyterian Church, Topeka, KS to dissolve the congregation effective April 30, 2020 with their final worship service being Sunday, April 19, 2020. (At this time, they have requested that there be no Service of Recognition and Celebration of Life.) Further, the A/C RECOMMENDS that Presbytery approve:

A. the transfer of the membership rolls of Central Presbyterian Church, Topeka, KS to the Presbytery of Northern Kansas as of May 1, 2020, keeping the rolls until transfers to other churches are requested for up to one year;

B. the distribution of memorials, both monetary and real, plus any additional items from the church to individuals and congregations as agreed upon by the Session and the A/C;

C. that all Session minutes and the Membership Register be delivered to the presbytery office;

D. that all accounts be transferred to the Presbytery of Northern Kansas upon the completion of the financial review.

Submitted by:

Ross Freeman, Chair Topeka Central Administrative Commission


TOPEKA POTWIN ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION Report to Presbytery

February 8, 2020 INFORMATION ITEM

1. Update

As reported at the last Presbytery Meeting in October 2019, the Administrative Commission (A/C) for Topeka Potwin met with the Session on October 9, 2019 to begin conversation about the future of the Potwin Presbyterian Church, Topeka. At that meeting, the Session reported that they were in the process of what appeared to be a very successful capital campaign and requested that the A/C postpone additional conversations with them until after the first of the year. The A/C obliged. Their pastor, Commissioned Ruling Elder Sue Seel, will be on Sabbatical Leave during the month of February 2020. The A/C will plan to meet before the end of February and establish their next steps and will plan to meet with the Session at their March meeting. The A/C will continue to report to both Presbytery Council and the Presbytery.

Submitted by: Debbie Garber, Chair

Topeka Potwin Administrative Commission


COMMITTEE ON REPRESENTATION Report to Presbytery

February 8, 2020 ACTION ITEMS 1. Election of Persons to Fill Presbytery Committee Vacancies (consent agenda) The Committee on Representation RECOMMENDS that the following persons be elected to fill the positions listed:

PRESBYTERY COUNCIL Moderator: Teaching Elder Charlie Smith, Salina First, WMTE

Teaching Elder Jim Owens, member-at-large, WMTE (2021-1) COMMISSION ON MINISTRY Moderator: Teaching Elder Chris Davis, Phillipsburg, WMTE Ruling Elder Pat Breeding, Salina Sunrise, WMRE (2022-1) Teaching Elder Pat Ireland, HR, WFTE (2022-1) Teaching Elder Don Schroeder, HR, WMTE (2020-1)

PERMANENT JUDICIAL COMMISSION Moderator: Ruling Elder Marty Snyder, Topeka First, WFRE

FINANCE COMMITTEE Chair: Ruling Elder Kent Townsend, Topeka First, WMRE Ruling Elder Kim Cerny, Narka, WFRE (2022-1)

PERSONNEL AND OFFICE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Chair: Teaching Elder Marc Giedinghagen, member-at-large, WMTE PRESBYTERY MEETINGS AND EVENTS COMMITTEE Chair: Teaching Elder Amy Jo Hawley, Ellsworth, WFTE PROPERTY COMMITTEE Chair: Ruling Elder Gene Parrish, Junction City, WMRE

RESOURCE CENTER COMMITTEE Chair: Ruling Elder Karen Meenen, Topeka Trinity, WFRE STEWARDSHIP AND MISSION COMMITTEE

Chair: Ruling Elder Anton Ahrens, Topeka Trinity, WMRE YOUTH MINISTRIES COMMITTEE

Chair: Ruling Elder Becky Rogowski, Hays, WFRE CLERKS’ RECORDS AND REPORTS COMMITTEE Chair: Ruling Elder Wynn Duffey, Colby, WFRE


PREPARATION 4 MINISTRY COMMITTEE Chair: Ruling Elder Deb Hadachek, Beloit/Cuba, WFRE Teaching Elder Teresa Ingle, Topeka Second, WFTE (2022-1)

Submitted by: Beverly James, moderator

Committee on Representation


Report to Presbytery February 8, 2020

ACTION ITEM:

1. Approval of REVISED 2020 Presbytery Meeting Dates and Locations (consent agenda)The Presbytery Meetings and Events Committee RECOMMENDS that Presbytery approvethe following dates and locations for the 2020 Stated Meetings for the Presbytery of NorthernKansas which have been revised since action was first taken at the October 2019 PresbyteryMeeting:

Saturday, February 8, 2020 at First Presbyterian Church, Salina Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at First Presbyterian Church, Junction City

Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Rock Springs Conference Center (south of Junction City) *

*(Note: the November Presbytery Meeting will follow a Presbytery Retreat to be held Sunday evening through Tuesday morning and leading into the Presbytery Meeting)

INFORMATION ITEMS:

2. PNK Fall Retreat – November 1-3, 2020 – Rock Springs Conference CenterThe Presbytery Meetings and Events Committee REPORTS that plans are being made for the2020 PNK Fall Retreat. Everyone is invited to join us for this time away for study,relaxation and fellowship in the beautiful setting of Rock Springs Conference Center, justsouth of Junction City. Rev. Dr. Cynthia Rigby, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary,will join us as our guest speaker and this is sure to be a mind-stretching experience with lotsof great discussion and conversation. Save the dates and watch for more information andplan to join us!

3. PNK Education Day – Saturday, September 19, 2020 – Sunrise Presbyterian Church, SalinaThe Presbytery Meetings and Events Committee REPORTS that an annual all-PresbyteryEducation Day will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Salina Sunrise andencourages all congregations to start planning now to bring lots of members to this day oftraining, fellowship, worship, inspiration and life-long learning opportunities. The Rev. Dr.Rodger Nishioka, preacher, professor, Christian educator will be our guest presenter. (Youmay remember him as our guest speaker at the Presbytery Meeting in Blue Rapids!) Watchfor more information but mark your calendar now.

Submitted by: Amy Jo Hawley, chair

Presbytery Meetings and Events Committee


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The PNK Presbyterian Women came together at their Fall Gathering in October at 1st Presbyterian Church, Salina. Our Hands-on Mission project collected 45 Clean-Up Buckets for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance.

We are now looking forward to our Spring Gathering to be held April 28th at 1st Presbyterian, Junction City. Registration information will be on the Presbytery website. Please share this information with the women in your churches.

The Synod of Mid-America PW’s are planning a Synod Gathering in August in conjunction with the Village Presbyterian Church’s annual Horizon Bible Study Workshop, August 15. They host the author of the newest Horizon Bible study, giving excellent information on their writing and how to teach the study.

The Churchwide Gathering will be held in St Louis August 5-8, 2021. Plan to go, as this is so close to us. If you can’t go, look for someone to sponsor.

Orange is the color for raising awareness about domestic violence, particularly as this violence impacts women and girls around the world. Presbyterian Women continue to wear orange on the 25th of each month as a way to spread the word to friends about this issue.

A Reminder that World Day of Prayer is planned for March 6. The World Day of Prayer committee in Zimbabwe has prepared materials for groups to use all over the world as they pray for peace, reconciliation, and healing. Please consider participating in your communities.

Rhoda Frasier Moderator PWPNK


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INFORMATION ITEMS

1. Report of Property Sale Finalized – land at 61st and Wanamaker, Topeka, KSProperty Committee REPORTS Presbytery Council’s approval to finalize the sale of land at61st and Wanamaker Topeka, KS to David H. Stevens and Renee C. Stevens on September16, 2019 for $52,500.00. The legal description is as follows:

A tract of land in the Southeast Quarter of Section 32, Township 12 South, Range 15 East of the 6th P.M., in Shawnee County, Kansas, described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Southeast Quarter, thence West, along the South line of said Southeast Quarter; a distance of 425.0 feet; thence North parallel to the East line of said Southeast Quarter, a distance of 615.0 feet; thence East, parallel to the South line of said Southeast Quarter, a distance of 425.0 feet to the East line of said Southeast Quarter; thence South a distance of 615.0 feet to the point of beginning.

2. Report of Property Sale Finalized – First Presbyterian Church, AbileneProperty Committee REPORTS Presbytery Council’s approval of the recommendation tofinalize the sale of the First Presbyterian Church property in Abilene, KS to the CommunityBible Church of Abilene, KS on December 6, 2019 for $379,000. These funds have beenplaced in their own account under the care of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas solely forthe use of the ministry of the First Presbyterian Church of Abilene for as long as it continuesin mission and ministry in the PC(USA). The legal description is as follows:


3. Report of Property Sale Finalized – former Eastminster Presbyterian Church, TopekaProperty Committee REPORTS Presbytery Council’s approval of the recommendation tofinalize the sale of the former Eastminster Presbyterian Church property in Topeka, KS toCentro Cristiano Nueva Generacion, Inc. (Juan Paublo Sanchez, Susan Vargas) on January10, 2020 for $75,861.25. The legal description is as follows:

A tract of land in Lot 2, Eastborough Plaza Subdivision in the Southeast Quarter of Section 33, Township 11 South, Range 16 East of the 6th P.M., City of Topeka, Shawnee County Kansas described as follows:

Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Lot 2; thence on an assumed bearing of South 19 degrees 39 minutes 45 seconds West along the West line of said Lot 2, a distance of 27.36 fee to the Point of Beginning: thence on a non-tangent curve to the left having a radius of 140.00 feet, an arc distance of 128.74 feet, on a chord bearing South 38 degrees 35 minutes 27 seconds East, a chord distance of 124.25 feet; thence South 64 degrees 56 minutes 05 seconds East, a distance of 29.51 feet; thence on a curve to the right having a radius of 110.00 feet, an arc distance of 70.39 feet, on a chord bearing South 46 degrees 36 minutes 05 seconds East, a chord distance of


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69.20 feet; thence South 28 degrees 16 minutes, 05 seconds East, a distance of 83.38 feet to a point on the North line of Lot 1, Block A, Eastborough Subdivision B and 23.71 feet West of the Northeast corner of said Lot 1; thence South 88 degrees 23 minutes 14 seconds West along the North line of said Lot 1, a distance of 22.38 feet; thence North 28 degrees 16 minutes 05 seconds West, a distance of 73.34 feet; thence on a curve to the left having a radius of 90.00 feet, an arc distance of 57.60 feet, on a chord bearing North 46 degrees 36 minutes 05 seconds West, a chord distance of 56.62 feet; thence North 64 degrees 56 minutes 05 seconds West, a distance of 29.51 feet; thence on a curve to the right having a radius of 160.00 feet, an arc distance of 118.86 feet, on a chord bearing North 43 degrees 39 minutes 07 seconds West, a chord distance of 116.15 feet to a point on the West line of said Lot 2, Eastborough Plaza Subdivision; thence North 19 degrees 39 minutes 45 seconds East along said West line, a distance of 33.13 feet to the Point of Beginning.


And,

A tract of land in Lot 2, Eastborough Plaza Subdivision in the Southeast Quarter of Section 33, Township 11 South, Range 16 East of the 6th P.M., City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas described as follows:

Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Lot 2; thence on an assumed bearing of South 19 degrees 39 minutes 45 seconds West along the West line of said Lot 2, a distance of 60.49 feet to the Point of Beginning: thence on a non-tangent curve to the left having a radius of 160.00 feet, an arc distance of 118.86 feet, on a chord bearing South 43 degrees 39 minutes 07 seconds East, a chord distance of 116.15 feet; thence South 64 degrees 56 minutes 05 seconds East, a distance of 29.51 feet; thence on a curve to the right having a radius of 90.00 feet, an arc distance of 57.60 feet, on a chord bearing South 46 degrees 36 minutes 05 seconds East, a chord distance of 56.62 feet; thence South 28 degrees 16 minutes 05 seconds East, a distance of 73.34 feet to a point on the North line of Lot 1, Bock A, Eastborough Plaza Subdivision B and 46.09 feet West of the Northeast corner of said Lot 1; thence South 88 degrees 23 minutes 14 seconds West along the North line of said Lot 1, a distance of 5.59 feet; thence North 28 degrees 16 minutes 05 seconds West, a distance of 70.83 feet; thence on a curve to the left having a radius of 85.00 feet, an arc distance of 54.40 feet, on a chord bearing North 46 degrees 36 minutes 05 seconds West, a chord distance of 53.47 feet; thence North 64 degrees 56 minutes 05 seconds West, a distance of 29.51 feet; thence on a curve to the right having a radius of 165.00 feet, an arc distance of 117.13 feet, on a chord bearing North 44 degrees 35 minutes 53 seconds West, a chord distance of 114.69 feet to the West line of said Lot 2, Eastborough Plaza Subdivision; thence along said West line North 19 degrees 39 minutes 45 seconds East, a distance of 7.33 feet to the Point of Beginning.



The Eastminster congregation was dissolved on June 4, 2006 and the building and property have been used from that point until December 2018 for VIDA Ministries, a nonprofit organization that provides hope and services to Latino immigrants in the city of Topeka.

4. Permission to offer church building and property for sale – Central Presbyterian Church,TopekaProperty Committee REPORTS Presbytery Council’s approval of the recommendation togrant permission to the Topeka Central Administrative Commission and the CentralPresbyterian Church of Topeka to negotiate the sale of the church building and property ofthe Central Presbyterian Church of Topeka for not less than $5,000. The final sale willrequire the approval of Presbytery Council. The short legal description is as follows (longlegal description will be printed once title work is complete):


Submitted by: Gene Parrish, Chair Property Committee


STEWARDSHIP AND MISSION COMMITTEE Report to Presbytery

February 8, 2020

INFORMATION ITEMS 1. PNK Mission Team Heading to Omaha Area – March 8-13, 2020

A PNK Mission Team will travel to the Omaha (Nebraska) area to work with Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and Omaha Rapid Response in partnership with Omaha’s Presbyterian Church of the Cross to help victims of the devasting 2019 Spring floods. This team NEEDS YOU to join in this opportunity to serve as the hands and feet of Christ. Registration forms have been sent to every congregation and will be available at the Presbytery Meeting. YOUR cost is only $100! REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 9th!

2. Spirit of Stewardship – March 27/28, 2020 – in Kansas City Plan to attend this special event for Elders, Pastors and anyone who wants to explore the Spirituality of Giving or wants help to balance the budget. Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow, former GA Moderator, will lead plenary sessions on Stewardship Beyond the Plates. Lots of workshops from Stewardship 101 to Generational Giving to Stewardship as Identity. THE FIRST 10 PNK FOLKS TO REGISTER WILL RECEIVE A $100 SCHOLARSHIP! Hurry! More info. has been sent to all congregations and registration brochures will be available at the Presbytery Meeting.

3. Traveling Day Camp 2020 Several congregations have already reserved dates to offer Heartland Presbyterian Center’s Traveling Day Camp to children in their community, AND the dates are nearly all booked (only 2 spots left!). Contact Michael Megraw at [email protected] for information. THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST OUTREACH PROGRAMS AROUND! Grants to help with the cost are available from PNK – more info. has been sent to all congregations and will be available at the Presbytery Meeting.

4. PNK Mission Project Grant Applications ATTENTION Sessions: How is God calling you to respond to the needs of your community? Would it be helpful for you to reach your goals if you partnered with the Presbytery of Northern Kansas? PNK Mission Project grant applications are available on the www.pnks.org website and will be available at the Presbytery Meeting.

Dream. Pray. Take Action!

5. Young Adult Volunteer for PNK Have you ‘met’ our 2019/2020 PNK Young Adult Volunteer Susannah Stubbs? She is serving in Korea. This is our second year to support and develop relationships with some very special young adults through this program. Check out the video clip on the homepage of the www.pnks.org website. Share Susannah with your congregation – show the video clip (let us know if you want us to send it to you directly) in worship or classes or meetings, add


Susannah to your congregation’s prayer list and keep checking back on our website for new video greetings from Susannah.

6. 2020 Stewardship Kaleidoscope – September 21-23 – Cincinnati, OhioThe 2020 national PC(USA) Stewardship Kaleidoscope conference will take placeSeptember 21-23 in Cincinnati. Start planning now for this continuing education event. Anychurch without a need for better stewardship planning, education, commitment should NOTATTEND this conference – well, unless you are willing to share all you know with all therest of us. PNK will scholarships available – watch for more information.

7. One Great Hour of Sharing OfferingThe One Great Hour of Sharing Offering is one of the four PC(USA) Special Offerings. It istime to start promoting this offering and help can be found atwww.pcusa.org/specialofferings - then click on the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering box.Participating in PC(USA) Special Offerings provides the opportunity for your congregationto be a part of a Global Mission. If your congregation does not regularly receive thesematerials, contact Stewardship and Mission Coordinator, Pat Ireland at [email protected]

See the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering flyer on p. 86 for more information about this special offering for our PNK churches.

Submitted by: Anton Ahrens, chair

Stewardship and Mission Committee


Abilene Minneapolis* Americus Oak Hill* Auburn Riley Fairview Belleville* Riley 1st Clifton* Rossville Colby Salina 1st Concordia Salina Sunrise Cottonwood Falls Solomon Delphos* Summerfield* Ellsworth* Sylvan Grove Emporia Topeka Central Hays Topeka 1st* Hoxie* Topeka Oakland* Junction City Topeka Potwin Lawrence 1st Topeka 2nd Lawrence WestSide Topeka St. Andrews* Manhattan 1st Topeka Trinity* Manhattan Trinity* Topeka Westminster* Marysville Wakeeney

38 PNK Congregations gave a total of $23,667.95 to those in need around the world through the One Great Hour of Sharing program in 2019. If your congregation didn’t participate, prayerfully

consider joining this very important giving opportunity!

The following congregations promoted and received the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering in 2019 (an * means an increase in giving in 2019 over 2018):

A gift to One Great Hour of Sharing enables the church to share God’s love with our neighbors-in-need around the world by providing relief to those affected by natural disasters, provide food to the hungry, and helping to empower the poor and

Resources and ideas for promoting this offering can be found at www.pcusa.org/specialofferings and then click on the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering box.


YOUTH MINISTRIES COMMITTEE Report to Presbytery


1. 2020 PNK Youth Spring Gathering – April 19th

The Youth Ministries Committee invites all PNK Youth (grades 6-12) to the PNK Spring Gathering on Sunday, April 19th from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. The group will hike the Konza Prairie Nature Trails and have an outdoor worship service at Hokanson Homestead. The event is free, but a $2 donation is suggested to bring that day for the Konza Prairie.

2. 2020 Heartland Youth Encounter (HYE) – June 21-26. While many camping opportunities are offered at Heartland Center, the PNK is highlighting this opportunity for youth groups (and solo youth) to join with other youth groups for a “larger” group experience. The HYE is being held June 21–26 at Heartland Center in Parkville, MO. The cost is $495 per youth or adult leader. A $75 deposit is required to hold a spot. The registration deadline is March 1st. The FIRST 30 participants REGISTERED (register at www.HeartlandCamps.org) will receive a $100 scholarship from PNK. As part of the Heartland Youth Encounter, each camper will have the ability to choose from 4 activity tracks (challenge, service, leadership, and creative). They will then get to participate in that track, challenging themselves and growing with the same small group all week long. REGISTER BY MARCH 1st – and register early to assure you get one of the 30 scholarships.

3. 2020 Youth Mission Trip – July 12-17 The Youth Ministries Committee will be hosting a mission trip to Denver this summer for all youth ages 13 through graduating Seniors. “Together we will serve, learn, & grow” with DOOR: a faith-based network of cities that provides opportunities for service, learning, and leadership development within the urban context. The Initial Registration Form and a $50 deposit are DUE BY MARCH 1st. The total participant cost for this trip is $475 – the FIRST 30 participants REGISTERED will receive a $100 scholarship. SIGN UP ASAP to participate in this life changing opportunity to serve.

Submitted by:

Becky Rogowski, chair Youth Ministries Committee


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