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NECROLOGY ~ 2009-2010

ELDERS

AMPTHILL Wilson Abbott YagerBETHLEHEM Willie Tucker HunleyBLUE RIDGE Charles Randolph Chapman

BON AIR Mary Louida BrandBRANDERMILL S. John Davis

CAMPBELL MEMORIAL Weeks Hill, John HillCOLONIAL HEIGHTS Marianne Saunders

CHARLOTTESVILLE FIRST Arthur Frederick Stocker, Wallace Willard McDowellFAIRFIELD John Fraysse

FIRST CHASE CITY Kathryne B. RouttFIRST HOPEWELL Marie Groom

FREDERICKSBURG Charles FranklinGINTER PARK Gwyndolyn Ward Keil, Archibald Benson. William E. Phipps,

Roland Rackett, Estelle McCarthy, Dan BedsoleGORDONSVILLE Juno G. Bruce, Jack Merritt

KIRK O’ CLIFF Otto R. KingLAKESIDE Edna Ruth McFarland Fleming

MECHANICSVILLE Owen W. Matthews, Jr.MITCHELLS Betty Throssell, Barbara GilmoreMONTROSE Charles F. Rosemond, Jr.

NEW COVENANT Elizabeth Richards, Paul JacobiNEW HANOVER Gladys Overbey

OLIVET John Fisher Wright, Iva Davis MorrisORANGE Earle Breeden, Barbara Packard

PETERSBURG SECOND Robert B. SmallPINE GROVE Lucy Tinsley

PROVIDENCE POWHATAN William YoungbloodRICHMOND FIRST Malcolm R. Dixon, Jr., Gay Montague Jewett, Joseph Ashby Jennings

RICHMOND SECOND Mary Francis Buchanan Flowers, Kelly Hollabaugh BartgesRIVER ROAD Walter J. Curtis, Joseph L.McCoy, Floyd L. Mitchell

Clifton M. Bachtell, Jr., John F. Butterworth, IIIROCKFISH David Carr, Elaine Venn

ST. ANDREWS John DorseyST. GILES Elizabeth Young

SCOTTSVILLE James BrownSOUTH HILL Jean Anderson Jessup

SPOTSYLVANIA Robert B. SmallTAPPAHNNOCK Gordon Keller

THYNE MEMORIAL Samuel Chambers, Sr.TRINITY Nancy Coen

TUCKAHOE Chester StarkeyWADDELL Rixey Redmond

WESTMINSTER CHARLOTTESVILLE Lillian Wilson

MINISTERWilliam R. Long, Sr.

76th STATED MEETING ~ PRESBYTERY OF THE JAMES ~ OCTOBER 16, 2010 ~ SECTION III

REPORT OF THE STATED CLERKPRESBYTERY OF THE JAMES

October 16, 2010

I. NOMINATIONS A. Temporary Clerks District 7:___________________

District 8:___________________District 9:___________________

B. Courtesy Committee

II. COMMUNICATIONS

A. All readers of presbytery minutes for the June, 2010 Stated Meetinghave given approval. Copies are at the Stated Clerk’s desk or will be e-mailed to people who request them. Commissioners from Districts 1, 2 & 3 will be asked to read minutes of this meeting.

B. The Stated Clerk is maintaining a list of program groups, affinity groups, orspecial interest groups in the presbytery. To date, the Stated Clerk is aware of these groups or organizations:

Presbyterian Women: Evalyn Page, ModeratorPresbyterian Men: Stan Huie, ModeratorBlack Caucus: Joseph Young, ModeratorCovenant Network: Stephen Pfleiderer, ModeratorYouth Council: Suzanne Huffine, Moderator; Erin Davidson, Coordinator, Todd Davidson, Vice-Coordinator.Clergy and Laity United: Carl Matthews, President,

If there are other groups or organizations with leadership and regular meetings,please contact the Stated Clerk to have them included in the listing.

C. The Stated Clerk has provided a document on the POJ website, “PRO/CON onProposed Amendments to the PCUSA Constitution.” It is intended as a resource for Commissioners in their preparation for this meeting. The link is http://presbyteryofthejames.org/OCTOBER%202010%20MEETING/Amendments%20to%20the%20current%20book%20of%20order1.htm

D. Three educational offerings will be provided as preparation for consideration of theNew Form of Government which will be voted on at the February, 2011, presbytery meeting. Dates, locations, and times are as follows:

October 24, 2010, 3:30 – 5:00 PM Milford ChurchNovember 14, 2010, 3:30 – 5:00 PM Pryor Memorial ChurchDecember 5, 2010, 3:30 – 5:00 PM, Louisa Church

No prior registration is required. Copies of the New Form of Government will be available at the registration desk at the October Presbytery meeting.

Reports ~ 2 ~ Reports

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III. COMMISSION REPORTS:

A. THE COMMISSION OF THE PRESBYTERY OF THE JAMES APPOINTED TO INSTALL Rev. Andrew M. Meyers as Pastor, Laurel Church, Glen Allen, VA., met on Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 3:30 PM at the Laurel Church. A quorum was present consisting of the following:

MINISTERS: Rev. Beverly Bullock (POJ), Statement of PurposeRev. Janet James (Gayton Kirk), Prayer of InstallationRev. Dick Mahlmann (Lakeside), Charge to the Pastor

ELDERS: Peter Ro (Lord Jesus Korean), Moderator, Constitutional Questions to the Candidate, Constitutional Questions to the Congregation, Declaration of Installation Gladys Chamberlayne (Laurel), Clerk of the CommissionBill Brownfield (Three Chopt), Charge to the Congregation

Pursuant to the assignment of Presbytery and the provisions of W-4.4000 of THE BOOK OF ORDER, Andrew Meyers was installed as Pastor, Laurel Church, Glen Allen, VA.

B. THE COMMISSION OF THE PRESBYTERY OF THE JAMES APPOINTED TO INSTALL Rev. Edward Satterfield as Associate Pastor, Richmond Third Church, Richmond, met on Sunday, August 15, 2010, at 3:30 PM at Colonial Heights Church. A quorum was present consisting of the following:

MINISTERS: Rev. Steve Hartman (Third Richmond), Moderator, Constitutional Questions to the Pastor, Constitutional Questions to the CongregationRev. Fakhri Yacoub (Christian Arabic) Rev. David Knupp (Swift Creek), Charge to the CongregationRev. Mary Kay Collins

ELDERS: James Fields (Third Richmond), Charge to the PastorLeigh Anne Ring (Swift Creek)

Betty Stuber ( Westminster)

GUEST: Eunice McGarrahan (National Capital), Sermon

Pursuant to the assignment of Presbytery and the provisions of W-4.4000 of THE BOOK OF ORDER, Edward Satterfield was installed as Associate Pastor, Third Church, Richmond, VA.

C. THE COMMISSION OF THE PRESBYTERY OF THE JAMES APPOINTED TO INSTALL Rev. Glenda Hollingshead as Pastor, Colonial Heights Church, Colonial Heights, VA., met on Sunday, September 26, 2010, at 10:30 AM at Colonial Heights Church. A quorum was present consisting of the following:

MINISTERS: Rev. Sylvester Bullock (Greenwood), Moderator, Constitutional Questions to the Pastor. Rev. Tom Lowman (POJ) Prayer of InstallationRev. Beverly Bullock (POJ), Charge to the Pastor



ELDERS: Alice Todd (Chester), Charge to the CongregationSharon Lawrence (Colonial Heights) Clerk, Constitutional Questions to Congregation

Cathy Stutz ( Covenant) Call to Worship

GUEST: Rachel Crumley (Shenandoah), Sermon

Pursuant to the assignment of Presbytery and the provisions of W-4.4000 of THE BOOK OF ORDER, Glenda Hollingshead was installed as Pastor, Colonial Heights Church, Colonial Heights, VA.

IV. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS TO THE 219TH GENERAL ASSEMBLYThese reports are found at the end of this report.

V. CONSENT DOCKET RECOMMENDATIONS:A. That the minutes for the June 15, 2010, stated meeting be approved.

V. THE STATED CLERK MAKES NO RECOMMENDATIONS.

REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS TO THE 219TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)

Bob Andrews, Elder Commissioner, Christ Presbyterian Church:

Leading up to GA a big concern of mine was that the General Assembly of the PCUSA and similar assemblies of other denominations are often viewed as a place where church members fight over issues, which conveys a poor witness to the world for the Body of Christ. I have been an observer in some fashion at six GAs and something that has stuck in my memory was the observation of a young student I encountered from Idaho who came to observe the GA in Long Beach, CA. She said, “I knew that it would be political but certainly did not believe it would be this political.” In John 13:34 Jesus said, “all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” So my prayer going into this year’s GA was that in response to Christ’s love for us we could love one another in spite of differences. I felt that prayer was answered to a large degree.

The first business of the GA was the election of the moderator. All six of the candidates for moderator helped set a tone of unity even though each was effectively competing for the same position.

I served on the Ecumenical and Interfaith Committee consisting of 50+ people. Initially we spent time getting to know each other the first day before we engaged in any business. There was an emphasis on what we had in common and not on our differences. All of the discussions for this committee were amicable.

During the plenary session when all commissioners met to take action on the items from the committees the eight of us from the Presbytery of the James sat together. I was proud to be a part of this group who had a common commitment to being about the work of Christ in the PCUSA. I am sure that none of us were completely happy with all actions taken by this General Assembly, but I was pleased with the process and the way business was conducted. At several crucial times we paused for silent prayer. We were also asked to get together in groups of two or three to pray at the start of several sessions. This



placed an emphasis on being about the Lord’s business and not about our own personal agendas.I am thankful for the opportunity to go and came away more encouraged about the future of the PCUSA.

Carroll A. Londoner, Minister Commissioner:

After a particularly bitter fight in the early colonial days between various Presbyterian groups, four synods joined forces to form the first General Assembly that was convened on May 21, 1789 in Philadelphia. From that GA came our first Form of Government with its eight historic principles that govern the denomination. Principle 5 acknowledges that we often may hold different views on theological issues and matters of faith and practice, Nevertheless, that principle (G-1.0305) stressed the important fact that the “duty both of private Christians and societies [was] to exercise mutual forbearance toward each other.”

After some 48 years of ordained ministry in our denomination participating in all levels of our governing bodies, I was greatly pleased to see this particular General Assembly work very hard to “have mutual forbearance toward each other.” From the moment we met in our first plenary session with prayer and thanksgiving for all commissioners; to our election of a competent and gracious moderator among six highly competent candidates; to her handling of very delicate matters with good humor and very limited appeal to parliamentary procedures; to our ecumenical and denominational worship services, and especially in our various work committees, “mutual forbearance” and esteem for one another was evident. Many of the issues we struggled with had champions on both sides. The debates were challenging but not denigrating; passionate but not passionless toward others; and strong convictions abounded throughout the plenary meetings. A number of commissioners rose to offer reconciling options to opposing sides, which often helped us over seemingly impassible pathways. A number of theological issues of faith and practice are to be referred to the Presbyteries for their perusal and votes on adoption or non-adoption of the issues. Truly, from my personal perspective, the Holy Spirit was at work in a powerful way.

I was privileged to work on Committee #14 that considered the Peacemaking Opportunities between Israelis and Palestinians. We were presented information and data regarding the horrific problems of Palestinian Christians and Muslims as they interfaced with the policies of the Israeli government regarding the West Bank, Gaza and other non-Jewish parts of the Holy Land. I learned that less than 1% of today’s Palestinians are part of the ancient and historic Christian faith groups established by early Christian missionaries. That is down from a high of some 19% some years ago. Various Israeli governmental policies are systematically decimating the ancient Christian population.

I have always been a pro Israeli supporter since I first saw the establishment of a Jewish homeland in 1948 by United Nations fiat. I still am a very strong supporter of the Israeli right to live and be secure within the boundaries established by the UN. However, I am now equally a supporter of all Palestinians’ right to also live peacefully and be secure within their own UN established borders. I was astounded and gratefully pleased that our Committee worked to establish a “two-state” policy of peacekeeping in the Holy Land wherein both Israelis and Palestinians can and should work together for mutual peace, security, and hold “a mutual forbearance” toward each other. Rather than champion one side or the other, we worked hard to uphold both side’s right to exist and coexist peacefully in the Holy Land. The General Assembly adopted our committee’s recommendation and we are most grateful.

Bill Scott, Elder Commissioner, All Souls Church:

I was privileged to work on Committee #12, Marriage and Civil Unions, that was to consider the proposed amendment to our Book of Order. We were presented information and data regarding



problems within our denomination calling for changes regarding the definition of Christian Marriage and Civil Unions.

I have always been a strong believer in Christian Marriage. I am still a strong supporter of these ideas. When we came together as a committee, our job was cut out for us. Never have I seen a group of people come together or take on this task. The gentleness of everyone, people who had never been in the same room were genuinely concerned about one another, the respect that we had for each other. Our chairperson Rick Nutt, vice-chairperson Karla Doneils, and our parliamentarian Carson Rhyne did outstanding work in keeping us intact.

I truly believe that if everyone could go to GA there would be a better understanding of what we do. God has truly blessed me to be able to say thank you. The trip was a joy; even though there was not a lot of free time, I will always serve my Presbytery of the James in whatever capacity they need.

Mary Hutcheson Johns, Minister Commissioner:

It was a real privilege to serve as a minister commissioner from the POJ to the 219 th General Assembly. The theme for this assembly was John 7:38, “Out of the believer’s heart shall flow rivers of living water.” Our worship and our work were firmly set in the context of God’s promise of the presence and power of the Spirit through baptism into Christ. We saw, heard, and celebrated in liturgy and song God’s graceful promises claimed and confirmed in baptism.

I served as one of the members of Committee 13, Peacemaking and International Issues. We attempted to be faithful disciples of the Prince of Peace as we responded to overtures related to protecting religious minorities around the world and to crises in Haiti, Afghanistan, the Sudan, Colombia, the Korean peninsula, Honduras, and Madagascar. In addition to addressing current issues, we recommended to the Assembly a broadly participatory study to consider new thinking and approaches to peacemaking and nonviolence in the future. The multi-year study will be led by a five member steering team to be appointed by the GA Mission Council. The Assembly approved the study and directed the steering team to seek participation from various constituencies of the church concerned with peacemaking and to ask the whole church to engage in a study on peace and justice.

I experienced God’s graceful presence in our midst through daily worship, special event gatherings, inspiring speakers, well-trained committee leaders and resource persons, a spirit of mutual forbearance and humility expressed in respectful and honest discernment and deliberations, the Riverside Conversations prior to the beginning of the GA, shared prayer and fellowship with my co-commissioners, the contributions of our youth and young adult delegates, greetings/prayers from ecumenical/interfaith partners, our gifted moderator, vice-moderator, and stated clerk, and the wonderful hospitality of the Presbyteries of the Twin Cities Area, of Minnesota Valleys, and of Northern Waters.

Tim Williams, Elder Commissioner, Chester, Church:

From July 2nd to July 10th in Minneapolis, Minnesota, I was honored and privileged to serve as an Elder Commissioner from the Presbytery of the James to the 219th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA). The scriptural message for our assembly was from John 7:38 - “Out of the believer’s heart shall flow rivers of living water”. During the opening worship on Sunday, we gathered around the baptismal font with hopeful expectation of what God’s Spirit would do in and through us as we sought to discern the spirit of Christ for the PC (USA). This worship service was very moving and reflected the power of the Holy Spirit through baptism into Christ. Although the service lasted over two hours I was ready for more. The sermon message of The Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow, Moderator of the 218th General Assembly, resonated with me throughout the week.



Our first action, on Saturday evening, was to elect our Moderator for the 219th General Assembly. After 4 ballots and some interesting events with our wireless voting devices, the Assembly elected Elder Cynthia Bolbach from the National Capital Presbytery. A lawyer, she was the only elder commissioner of the 6 candidates. The Moderator brought a sense of quiet firmness, openness, and humor to the Assembly – she did a terrific job and will continue to do so for her next 2 years as Moderator

I served as one of the members of Committee 9, Mission Coordination. Our two and one half days of intensive meetings focused on 20 overtures relating to the mission work of our denomination and focused primarily on the work of the General Assembly Mission Council (GAMC) – it took several days for me to get GMAC out of my head. Notably, we elected Linda B. Valentine (confirmed by the assembly) to a second 4 year term as Executive Director of GAMC. The committee also affirmed overtures to reestablish the Office of Collegiate Ministries as a vital part of ministry and mission and to continue to support Young Adults in Mission and Leadership Development in the PC (USA). Additionally, the committee renewed the Covenant between Presbyterian Women and the GAMC. Each of these overtures was approved by the Assembly. Our actions clearly reflected that mission work with young adults is important to the life of our denomination.

I am sure many folks followed the work of the assembly in the “media’s” stories but these stories could not reflect the long hours it took for the Assembly to do its work with diligence, respect, civility, and caring. I was deeply impressed at the humble way people respected the various sides of an issue. We did good work in Minneapolis. Throughout the week, prayer was an integral part of each day’s deliberations and decisions. Truly the presence of the God’s Spirit was with us! Among the assembly’s decisions to be ratified are the addition of the Belhar Confession to The Book of Confessions and a revised Form of Government (nFOG). Both of these items give a clear signal that we are a church that is not afraid to change. The assembly also engaged in discussion about significant matters of faith and life – ordination standards, justice and peace in the Middle East, and civil union and marriage, to name just a few. It will be important for the congregations of the POJ to begin a time of respectful, earnest, and gracious conversation on these matters.

To say that we are a connectional church has new meaning for me now. At this national gathering of over 700 commissioners from every Presbytery across the US, I never expected to have such a ‘spirit-filled’ experience with such good clergy, elders and YAAD friends. I learned that; our energetic YAAD’s are wise beyond their years and love their church, Presbyterians can be disagreeable – at least on matters of faith but are willing to talk with one another, and we need to tell a better story of our denomination’s mission work. We need to be advocates! While often considered “stogy”, Presbyterians can and do laugh often. I have been transformed by this wonderful experience. Seeing and feeling God’s Church (my Church) at work for God’s people has truly been a “life” experience. Thank you so much POJ for this opportunity.

Allen Fisher, Minister Commissioner:

Church Growth, Christian Education, and Presbyterian Investment and Loan Program - appeared to be a serendipitous collection of responsibilities and it was indeed! From reviewing and approving GAMC office's work on renewing congregations, new church development, and racial ethnic and immigrant congregations we learned of exciting new evangelism models for discernment and growth in churches that are actually growing. (1 in 4 PCUSA congregations reported numeric growth in 2009!) Approving the list of PCUSA related secondary schools, colleges and Universities, reviewing changes in youth and campus ministry initiatives as well as dealing with numerous requests for transferring congregations



between Presbyteries and authorizing the formation of union churches were part of our work. An unknown but positive good news story of the PCUSA is the ongoing work of the Presbyterian Investment and Loan Program (PILP). It continues to fund capital projects for growing churches and provides remarkable investment opportunities for congregations and individuals. Check it out at http://pilp.pcusa.org. - We heard a report on the Presbyterian Multicultural Church Network, and approved the report of the GA's Youth Task Force, and called for creation of a task force to study Racial Ethnic and New Immigrant Church growth in the denomination. Finally, we celebrated the Women of Faith annual award winners, as well as the Sam and Helen Walton recipients including our very own Arabic Fellowship of the POJ!Our committee was most positive cooperative and supremely efficient in its work. Fellowship, prayer, study and considered discussion were hallmarks of my committee experience. I am grateful to the Presbytery of the James for the honor and privilege to serve as a General Assembly commissioner in such a productive and fruitful assembly as the 219th.

Pat Valentine, Elder Commissioner, South Plains Church:

Thank you to the Presbytery of the James for allowing me the enormous privilege of attending the 219 th General Assembly as a Commissioner. It was an honor to be appointed as Moderator of the General Assembly Procedures Committee Leadership Team. This committee considered a very full docket of practical issues, the real nuts and bolts of the work of the Office of the General Assembly, as well as details and matters related to General Assembly Meetings. Despite weeks of excellent preparation, our dedicated, energetic, and collegial leadership team of five (Vice Moderator, Committee Assistant, Parliamentarian/Recorder, and Staff Resource) spent LONG hours each day to assure that the work of Committee 03 was done decently and in order. We also planned committee worship, frequent times for prayer, opportunities for song, and even a chance for the YAADs (Young Adult Advisory Delegates) to teach the rest of us a new energizer! The result - more pleasure than I could have imagined!

My observation, both in our committee meetings and in plenary sessions, was hearty acknowledgement and enthusiasm for the multiplicity of gifts that are present in congregations and individual members of PCUSA. It was heartening to witness responses of honor, affirmation, promotion, and excitement for the most critical faith work of the denomination in the programs, projects, outreach, and evangelism of Presbyterians in their local churches. Tom Coye, Minister Commissioner:

I was surprisingly energized by this year's General Assembly. The conflicts of the last several years were present, as expected, but the way in which they were handled was quite different. From the work on my committee (Social Justice B) to the plenary sessions, I sensed a genuine spirit of give and take. It was as if everyone realized how much we needed each other. I found that to be very affirming and uplifting.

REPORTS OF ALTERNATE COMMISSIONERS TO THE 219TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY, PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)

Carol Fisher, Alternate Minister Commissioner:

Attending the General Assembly of the P.C.U.S.A. was a transforming experience for me. I have served our denomination for 25 years and have dreamed of taking part in the government of our


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church on the national level for most of those years, but this experience was more than I could have ever imagined. It’s hard to describe the feeling you get when you gather with thousands of brothers and sisters in Christ to worship, learn and make decisions regarding the future of our church. Awe-inspiring would be one word I would choose.

I have heard for years about the many activities that happen during the Assembly but I was able to witness it firsthand due to the generosity and wisdom of the Presbytery of the James. And so, I thank you for allowing me to have this opportunity. The week spent in Minneapolis nurtured my faith in the future of the P.C.U.S.A. and provided me with a much better idea of what it will be like to attend the next G.A. as a commissioner.

As I met people from all over the country, I told them that our presbytery sends alternate commissioners to better prepare them for their service at the next G.A. So many of them wished their presbytery had prepared them in that fashion. It is exhausting both physically and mentally to try to take in all that goes on but it was well worth it. It was a joy to represent our presbytery and to have the chance to see our church faithfully at work as we discern God’s will for the future. Thank you again!

Jon Sweigart, Alternate Elder Commissioner, Hartwood Church

About a year ago, Shawn Smith, Pastor of Hartwood Presbyterian Church, suggested some of us consider becoming a Presbytery of the James (POJ) Elder Alternate Commissioner for the 219 th General Assembly (GA). So to make Shawn happy, I wrote my resume of church service and sent it in to the POJ assuming I did not stand a chance of getting selected. Well the rest is history. As an Alternate (really an Observer) I wanted to follow the complete process on an issue from the committee sessions to the plenary session where the Commissioners discussed and voted on the issue. I attended the Form of Government Revision Committee because I had previously participated in POJ’s nFOG Study Group on this subject. I now feel comfortable with the process in preparation for the 220 th GA in Pittsburg. I also understand the secondary issues related to the Revised Form of Government as we, the POJ, prepare to vote on it this coming February. I could write about lots of other experiences, the great Presbyterians I met, the city of Minneapolis, and how the “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon” (it’s a small world!) seemed to pop-up as you talked with folks from all over the country. But, being an Observer gives one a broader perspective on the GA because you are not as deeply focused on the issue at hand and at times you are viewing things at a higher level because you are sitting in the “nose bleed” section of the plenary session. Here are a few of these observations:Demographics:1) The GA is a fast paced long distance race in a hi-tech environment. To truly accomplish your duties as a commissioner, significant stamina and reasonable computer skills are required; obviously important selection criteria. 2) There were not enough young adult commissioners. Finding young Elders that are active, interested, and can spare the time to attend is most difficult. I would recommend that the POJ allocate one of the 4 minister spots of every GA to a young adult minister. 3) The YAADs (youth delegates) were important and impressive. Strategic:1) The GA seemed very tactical versus strategic. There was no evidence of a vision, strategic goals, and strategic initiatives/plans? If they existed and were used, the major business items of the GA would be focused and the fringe issues eliminated. 2) Speakers addressed the decline in PCUSA membership but where was a committee or issue dedicated to address this?



I want to thank the POJ for sponsoring the Alternates. Many folks from other Presbyteries are envious of the POJ for recognizing the value of this concept and allocating the resources to execute it.

Zella Spiers, Alternate Elder Commissioner, Concord Church

Having had the privilege of attending the 219th General Assembly during the first week in July, I wish to thank the Presbytery of the James for the support of Alternates' attending before returning as Commissioned voters. Having little idea what to expect, I was at first a bit overwhelmed by the sheer number of Presbyterians gathered in Minneapolis. In no time, however, I became comfortable at the Minneapolis Convention Center because of the welcome and the continued assistance of the hosting committee (COLA) and the many helpful and courteous fellow Presbyterians friends I was privileged to meet. Most important about the entire experience is the training I received in the way the General Assembly works. Having attended one committee for the time it was in session, I have a much clearer idea of what an Elder Commissioner does and the amount of preparation necessary to perform the task of prayerfully making important decisions. The General Assembly experience was inspiring and informative. Although I had no voice or vote this year, I look forward to traveling to Pittsburgh as a Commissioned Elder in 2012 with greater confidence than I would have had without my experience as an Alternate. Thank you again for providing this opportunity for Alternates to attend and absorb the many wonderful and challenging days of worship and decision making in Minneapolis.



CONSENT DOCKET INSTRUCTIONS

The Consent Docket is for recommendations which appear to be routine…realizing, of course, that “routine” is a judgment call on the part of the persons putting the docket and presbytery packet together.

We are only “voting” any items found on these pages. Other recommendations from Boards and Committees will be considered during the particular Board or Committee report time.

If any person wishes to ask a question, discuss, debate or clarify any matter related to any recommendation on the Consent docket, the person is be recognized by the Moderator, and request that Recommendation “x” be removed. There is no need for a second or for a reason to remove the item from the Consent Docket. Any recommendations removed will be considered as part of that particular Board or Committee’s regular report; hence, the reason for the Consent Docket early in the meeting day.

Once no more items are removed from the Consent Docket, the Moderator will call for a vote (without discussion) to approve all the remaining items on the Consent Docket.

CONSENT DOCKET

Presbytery of the James, Stated Meeting #76Hosted by St. Giles Church, Richmond, VA

I. THE STATED CLERK MAKES THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION:A. That the minutes for the June 15, 2010, stated meeting be approved

II. CAMP HANOVER MINISTRIES BOARD MAKES THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION:

A. That permission be granted to serve communion as appropriate at 2011 Camp Hanover sponsored/hosted events (Youth Council events, summer camp, Older Adult events, etc.), provided that properly ordained persons administer the sacrament.

III. ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD MAKES THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS: A. That the Lawrenceville Church Session be given the exception in G-14.0226c of not having

to rotate elders because of small membership size of the congregation.B. That the following persons be elected:

a. John Flournoy, Committee on Nominations, Class of 2012, Term 2, Moderator. b. Elizabeth Baril, Committee on Representation, Class of 2013, Term 2. c. Nikki Morris, Committee on Nominations, Class of 2013, Term 2, Nominating

Region F. d. Sylvester Bullock as Moderator, Committee on Representation, Term 1, Class of

2012



C. That the Presbytery suspend the rules of requiring two meetings to make changes to the manual.

D. That the manual be amended with the insertion of the two italicized sentences in SECTION FIVE, Paragraph F:

F. Commissioners to the General Assembly and SynodCommissioners to the General Assembly and Synod are to be elected at the Fall meeting of Presbytery preceding the next meeting of the higher governing body. Ordinarily persons elected as alternate commissioners shall be nominated as Commissioners to the following meeting of the higher governing body. The selection order of alternate elder and minister commissioners shall be determined immediately following the election by the drawing of names. The Moderator shall conduct the drawing, and the Stated Clerk shall verify the results during the meeting. In choosing persons for nomination the Committee on Nominations shall follow the policy established by the Presbytery.



REPORT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE BOARDPRESBYTERY OF THE JAMES

October 16, 2010, (September 14, 2010 meeting)

I. THE BOARD REPORTS THE FOLLOWING FOR INFORMATION:A. Will hear a final report of the Implementation Team at the presbytery meeting with a

recommendation that the Team be dismissed with gratitude for the fine work in helping to create a new mission and vision for the presbytery.

B. Financial Statement thru 8/31/10 and statements of intent are found on pages 58 ff.

II. THE BOARD REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:A. Accepted with thanks the invitation from Brandermill Church to host the June, 2011,

Presbytery Meeting. B. Will change the attendance record to Presbytery meetings for a minister who indicated his

attendance was incorrect; also, voted to notify ministers annually of their attendance records at presbytery meetings retaining attendance sheets for two years. To begin the process, will send the attendance for 2009 and 2010 to ministers after the October presbytery meeting. Will add an Unexcused category for ministers to the presbytery minutes.

C. Will request host congregations to put together the worship service for presbytery meetings in consultation with the preacher of the day. POJ will continue to find the preacher for worship.

D. Approved the increase in salary for Associate for Communications who has assumed role as coordinator for office staff.

III. CONSENT DOCKET RECOMMENDATIONS: A. That the Lawrenceville Church Session be given the exception in G-14.0226c of not having to rotate elders because of small membership size of the congregation.B. That the following persons be elected:

a. John Flournoy, Committee on Nominations, Class of 2012, Term 2, Moderator. b. Elizabeth Baril, Committee on Representation, Class of 2013, Term 2. c. Nikki Morris, Committee on Nominations, Class of 2013, Term 2, Nominating

Region F. d. Sylvester Bullock as Moderator, Committee on Representation, Term 1, Class of

2012C. That the Presbytery suspend the rules of requiring two meetings to make changes to the manual.D. That the manual be amended with the insertion of the two italicized sentences in SECTION FIVE, Paragraph F:

F. Commissioners to the General Assembly and SynodCommissioners to the General Assembly and Synod are to be elected at the Fall meeting of Presbytery preceding the next meeting of the higher governing body. Ordinarily persons elected as alternate commissioners shall be nominated as Commissioners to the following meeting of the higher governing body. The selection order of alternate elder and minister commissioners shall be determined immediately following the election by the drawing of names. The Moderator shall conduct the drawing, and the Stated Clerk shall verify the results during the meeting. In choosing persons for nomination the Committee on Nominations shall follow the policy established by the Presbytery.



IV. THE BOARD MAKES THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS:A. That the proposed Presbytery Docket for October 16, 2010, Stated meeting be adoptedB. That the presbytery use the following process for considering Amendments to the Book of

Order at the October, 2010, Presbytery meeting:a. Order of the day for educational event on Amendment 10-A: 2 persons speaking for

and 2 persons speaking against the proposed amendmentb. Following the educational event, the presbytery will debate and vote on amendments

in the following manner:i. Amendments 10-B – 10-O will be considered as an omnibus motion. Vote

will by voice vote.ii. Any amendment pulled for discussion will have the following time line: 12

minutes debate, 2 minutes per person, alternating between pro and con. Time of prayer. Vote by written ballot.

iii. Amendment 10-A will be considered with a 20 minute time limit, 2 minutes per person, alternating between pro and con. Time of prayer. Vote by written ballot.

IMPLEMENTATION TASK GROUP REPORT

POJ meeting; October 16, 2010

As the 2010 comes to a close (the year of transition) The Presbytery of the James is moving full speed ahead in implementing its new vision: called by God to be “MISSIONAL, CONNECTIONAL, and in COMMUNICATION.” In response to proposals from the Implementation Task Group, presbytery has acted to create six new Nominating Regions. Our old structure featured nine districts, boards and committees. The new Nominating Regions, clustered geographically, will meet to guide the Nominating Committee in its work. The Nominating Committee will nominate persons from each region to compose both the constitutional committees and the new teams. The three new teams are: Mission and Service, Leadership Connections and Communication and Coordination. Each team will have six members plus moderator and vice-moderator.

Mission and Service coordinates the many outreach efforts of Presbyterian congregations and individuals working together. Leadership Connections oversees presbytery efforts to train new leaders, equip the saints and help people grow in Christian discipleship and service. Communication & Coordination will function as the administrative nerve center in our presbytery efforts that include the work of presbytery meetings, budget, personnel, web site and other communications. Members of the Implementation Task Group will serve the three teams as coaches during the remaining transition months and in the early season of our new life together.

Two new working task groups, The Funding Task Group and the Presbytery Meeting Task Group, also have been hard at work. The Meeting Task Group has reported its recommendations. The Funding Task Group is still at work.

At the heart of our new way of being a presbytery is the role and work of Purpose Groups. To date the presbytery office has received 23 applications for groups seeking recognition and funding. These groups represent ministries near and dear to our history and some surprising new ventures. See



the list of these groups on pp 16-17. Our new groups and new teams mean we will have a new way of building a budget. We expect a proposed budget to be presented at the February (2011) meeting of presbytery.

As our Implementation Group sees its work drawing to a conclusion we ask presbytery to dismiss us—we hope with thanks and not trepidation about our tomorrows. We thank you for the privilege of prayerfully leading the presbytery from a vision to a strategy. Our experience working together has been a rich one. Thanks to the Nominating Committee for good and extra work to place leaders on the new teams—while keeping the old system going. And thanks also to our presbytery staff who has labored to assist and guide the Implementation group. Carson did much of the hard work re-writing the manual and we would never have been able to visualize the new structure without Clif’s “bubbling up” PowerPoint slides. And thanks to Sue for her unfailing hospitality.

In my last report I posed the question, “Are these new ways of doing ministry faithful to Jesus Christ and the Scriptures?” God’s Word, textual and incarnate, gives us criteria for faithfulness. Our Books of Confessions and Order guide us as Presbyterians. Our vision, strategy and structure—will require evaluation and accountability. But we must live into the vision and strategy before we know the measure of our faithfulness. Every system or way of doing work is only as good as the work of those who participate. We have labored on “implementing the vision” in the hope that our Presbyterian sisters and brothers will sign on and step forward and bubble up! May the Lord guide us and bless us. May God bless us to be a blessing—not only in the vineyard of Presbyterians but throughout central Virginia and even to peoples and places beyond the blue!

Respectfully submitted,Richard L. Haney2010 Implementation Task Group, Moderator

Members: Mary Johns, Mary Elizabeth Stewart, Michelle James, Corey Widmer



MISSION & SERVICE TEAM

The purpose of the MAST is to inspire, equip, and connect individuals and congregations with missional ministries, working within all areas of the Presbytery of the James, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the world. The Team shall consist of a representative from each region and a Moderator and a Vice-Moderator.

2011 Funding Request: $391, 350Purpose Group Applications Received

AFRICAN IMMIGRANT FELLOWSHIP FOR PEACE AND RECONCILIATION DISASTER RESPONSE EASTMINSTER FIRST THINGS FIRST: STRENGTHENING FAMILIES FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY

FRIENDS OF FORMAN COLLEGE HAITI HUNGER NEW CHURCH DEVELOPMENT PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN OF THE JAMES PUBLIC POLICY WORLD MISSION

LEADERSHIP TEAM

The Leadership Connections Team will encourage, support and review progress of purpose groups that develop leadership skills among people in the Presbytery of the James, including: ministers, lay persons and recognized groups that are part of the Presbytery's strategic plan.2011 Funding Request: $300,960Purpose Group Applications Received

ACTS 16:5 INITIATIVE BLACK CAUCUS CAMP HANOVER COLLEGIATE MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT PRESBYTERY STUDY GROUP RESOURCE CENTER RETIRED CHURCH WORKERS & ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED MINISTERS, SPOUSES AND SURVIVORS SMALL CHURCH SMALL CHURCH SUMMER INTERN SOUTHSIDE PRESBYTERIANS IN MINISTRY YOUTH MINISTRY

COMMUNICATIONS & COORDINATION

The purpose of the Communication and Coordination Team is to facilitate effective and efficient communication between the various teams, purpose groups and members of the Presbytery and to provide for coordination of the operations of the Presbytery. The Communication and Coordination Team consists of a representative from each Nominating Region and a Moderator and a Vice-Moderator ("at-large" positions.)

The responsibilities of the Communication and Coordination Team include: Oversight of Presbytery personnel and Presbytery office operations; Budget development and oversight; Preparing the docket for Presbytery meetings; Annual review of session records; Nominating to Presbytery members of the Committee on Representation and all members of the Committee on Nominations; Receipt and forwarding of overtures to the Presbytery; Arranging for votes on matters referred by the General Assembly to the Presbytery.

The Communication and Coordination Team shall also serve as the Trustees of the Corporation of the Presbytery of the James, Inc.

2011 Funding Request: $437,579



As of September 7, 2010, the following purpose group applications, and budget requests, have been received.Each application has been referred to a team for consideration.

ACTS 16:5 INITIATIVE—to oversee and administer the Acts 16:5 initiative for the Presbytery Funding Request: $10,000

AFRICAN IMMIGRANT FELLOWSHIP FOR PEACE AND RECONCILIATION—to promote the African Immigrant Fellowship for Peace and Reconciliation. Funding Request: $12,000

BLACK CAUCUS—to engage the leadership of respective African American congregations in a meaningful process of developing a working definition of evangelism and devise a systematic missional approach to doing evangelism. Funding Request: $27,000

CAMP HANOVER MINISTRIES BOARD—to oversee and attend to the ministries of Camp Hanover. Funding Request: $135,000

COLLEGIATE MINISTRY PURPOSE GROUP –to develop creative ways to inform our churches about the work of collegiate ministries and to encourage their involvement. Funding Request: $62,750

DISASTER RESPONSE TEAM—to track and disburse funds for disaster assistance and initiate presbyter wide response to disasters

EASTMINSTER PURPOSE GROUP—to continue serving the Mosby Court and Fairhills communities. Funding Request: $19,500

FIRST THINGS FIRST: STRENGTHENING FAMILIES FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY –to use research proven best practices to help youth, singles, couples, and families. Funding Request: $1,500

FRIENDS OF FORMAN CHRISTIAN COLLEGE—to promote education in Pakistan, especially in the area of providing scholarships for Christian and Muslim students. Funding Request: $8,750

HAITI –to connect the congregations of the POJ with mission opportunities and initiatives in Haiti. Funding Request: $156,000

HUNGER PURPOSE GROUP –to heighten awareness of the presbytery’s response to hunger.

NEW CHURCH DEVELOPMENT—to encourage and develop new congregations as a response to the growing, and increasingly diverse, population in Central Virginia. Funding Request: $153,600

OLDER ADULT PURPOSE GROUP –to sponsor programs and services that respond to challenges and needs of older adults in the Presbytery of the James Funding Request: $1,840

PRESBYTERY STUDY GROUP—to hold annual clergy retreats to enhance leadership skills and promote collegiality. Funding Request: $6,000

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN OF THE JAMES—to share in world and local missions through gifts of donations, serving and supporting areas in time of disaster. Funding Request: $6,000

PUBLIC POLICY WITNESS—to continue and enhance the presbytery’s longstanding tradition of encouraging effective public policy witness among individuals and congregations of the POJ. Funding Request: $20,000

THE RESOURCE CENTER--to resource churches, schools, agencies and individuals for ministry in a diverse and ever-changing world.Funding Request: $4,000

RETIRED CHURCH WORKERS AND ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED MINISTERS, SPOUSES AND SURVIVORS—to organize two annual for fellowship. Funding Request: $500

SMALL CHURCH MINISTRY—to support and encourage ministry in, and communication between, small member churches and their members/pastors Funding Request: $1,700

SMALL CHURCH SUMMER INTERN— to provide opportunity for students to become acquainted, and to consider, small church ministryFunding Request: $14,100

SOUTHSIDE PRESBYTERIANS IN MINISTRY (SPIM)—to nurture and support ministry among Southside Presbyterians Funding Request: $4,500

WORLD MISSION—to provide communication, resources, and connection between mission personnel, networks, and church partners. Funding Request: $14,000

YOUTH MINISTRY—to foster the deepening of youth ministry both at the Presbytery and church levelFunding Request: $33,570



REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONSPRESBYTERY OF THE JAMES

October 16, 2010

I. THE COMMITTEE REPORTS THE FOLLOWING AS INFORMATION:The Committee has noted that in the new alignment in 2011 several Constitutional Committees will have multiple representatives from a specific region. The Committee anticipates that each individual will continue to fulfill the previously elected term and that any duplications would be resolved upon re-nomination.

II. THE COMMITTEE REPORTS THE FOLLOWING VACANCIES: (Listed on the website)

Opportunities for Service in the Presbytery

The Committee on Nominations is charged with nominating persons for election by the Presbytery to serve as members of the Constitutional Committees. The following vacancies exist:

Committee on Preparation for MinistryRegion C, Elder, Class of 2011Region F, Minister, Class of 2013

Committee on Nominations (nominated by the Administrative Board)Region C, Male Layperson, Class of 2011

Committee on RepresentationAt Large, Either Minister or Layperson, Class of 2013At Large, Both Minister and Layperson, Class of 2012

“Laypersons” need not be ordained

In addition to the above vacancies, CON is filling the Teams for the “New POJ Structure”. These Teams will have a transitional role for the remainder of 2010 and begin officially functioning in 2011. The following vacancies exist:

Mission and ServiceRegion C, Layperson, Class of 2011Region E, Layperson, Class of 2013

Leadership ConnectionsRegion B, Layperson, Class of 2012Region C, Layperson, Class of 2011Region D, Layperson, Class of 2011Region E, Layperson, Class of 2013

If you are interested in any of these opportunities for service, please contact John Flournoy, Moderator-Committee on Nominations, [email protected].


mailto:[email protected]


III. ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS:

A. That the Presbytery elect Minister Janet James of Gayton Kirk to serve as Presbytery moderator for 2011. B. That the Presbytery elect the following persons to serve as Region Representatives on various constitutional committees.

(M=Minister E=Elder specifically required L=either Layperson or Elder may serve)Region Class Board/Committee M/E/L Nominee Church/Valid C 2011 Com on Min E Duane Berger Laurel mal 2012 Com on Min E Leigh Anne Ring River Road E 2013 Com on Min M Kay Steele H R E 2013 Com on Min E Katherine Snavely Second, Petersburg F 2013 Com on Min M Russell Spry Williams Thyne F 2013 Com on Min E Mary Ann Liles Bott Memorial E 2013 Com on Prep Min M George Whipple Hawkins E 2013 Com on Prep Min E Betty Wade Jones Covenant F 2013 Com on Prep Min E Judy Holland Bon Air

C. That the Presbytery elect the following persons to serve as members at large on various constitutional committees.

2012 Com on Min E Bill Brownfield Three Chopt 2013 Com on Min E Don Osborne Chester2013 Com on Min M Harry Johns Amelia2012 Com on Prep Min M Charles Summers First, Richmond2013 Com on Prep Min E Elizabeth Gatewood First, Charlottesville2013 Com on Prep Min M Tom Goodrich Meadows

D. That the Presbytery elect the following persons to serve as Region representatives on various teams.

RegionClass Team M/L Nominee Church/Valid A 2012 Comm & Coord Team L Steven M. Hicks MitchellsE 2013 Comm & Coord Team M Ron Bullis First, HopewellF 2013 Comm & Coord Team M Elizabeth McGuire SalisburyA 2012 Leader Conn Team M Vicky Bethel Westminster, CharlottesvilleF 2013 Leader Conn Team M Sandi Libhart South HillF 2013 Mission $ Serv Team L Brenda Bartges Brandermill

E.. That the Presbytery elect Kenna Payne, Elder, Westminster Church, Richmond to be a commissioner to the Synod of Mid Atlantic for the term ending in 2012 and that it elect Beverly Bullock, Minister, All Souls, to be a commissioner to the Synod of Mid Atlantic for the term ending in 2013.



IV. THE COMMITTEE MAKES THE FOLLOWING RECOMENTATION: A. That the nominations procedure for Commissioner and Alternate to the General Assembly

be revised. (p. 20ff)

APPENDIX A

NOMINATION PROCEDURE FOR COMMISSIONERS AND ALTERNATES TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY

OVERALL GUIDELINES Elder and minister commissioners and alternates to meetings of the General Assembly (GA) shall be nominated to achieve the goal of full participation as outlined in paragraph G-4.0403 of the Book of Order:

Full Participation The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) shall give full expression to the rich diversity within its membership and shall provide means which will assure a greater inclusiveness leading to wholeness in its emerging life. Persons of all racial ethnic groups, different ages, both sexes, various disabilities, diverse geographical areas, different theological positions consistent with the Reformed tradition, as well as different marital conditions (married, single, widowed, or divorced) shall be guaranteed full participation and access to representation in the decision making of the church. Ordinarily alternate commissioners to a GA shall be nominated principal commissioners to the following GA. An elected alternate who became a principal has fulfilled his/her term and the Committee on Nominations shall seek applications, with the same eligibility requirements, for a replacement principal commissioner nominee for the next GA meeting. The Stated Clerk shall maintain lists of ministers who have served as GA commissioners and congregations whose elders have served as GA commissioners. One Young Adult Advisory Delegate (YAAD) and one alternate shall be nominated.

ELIGIBILITY TO SERVE MinistersAll ministers on the active, Honorably Retired, validated ministry and member-at-large rolls of this Presbytery are eligible for nomination. Nominees shall be enrolled in the Presbytery of the James for at least three years immediately preceding the time of the meeting of the GA to which she/he is elected as a commissioner. To be eligible a minister shall have attended at least four of the Presbytery meetings during the two calendar years prior to the winter meeting of an election year (currently odd numbered years).



Any minister who has agreed to accept a call from a church or other service outside the Presbytery as of the date of the beginning of the GA shall automatically become ineligible to be a commissioner from this Presbytery to the GA.

EldersTo be eligible the session of the congregation from which an elder is nominated ordinarily shall have sent commissioners to at least four of the Presbytery meetings during the two calendar years prior to the winter meeting of an election year (currently odd numbered years) in one of the following categories: elected session commissioner or an elder otherwise enrolled as a member of the Presbytery. An elder ordinarily shall be recommended by her/his session.An elder who has moved from the Presbytery as of the date of the beginning of the GA shall automatically become ineligible to be a commissioner from this Presbytery to the GA. Young Adult Advisory DelegateThe nominees shall be active members of one of the churches of our Presbytery, between the ages of 17 and 23 on the date the GA convenes, recommended by the session of his/her church and invited by the session to submit an application to the Committee on Nominations. APPLICATION PROCESS Applications shall be available on the website of the Presbytery. Applications may be submitted at any time but the deadline for submission is April 1 of an election year (currently odd numbered years). Alternate commissioners to the previous GA need not submit an application. The application shall include the following information: 1) An agreement that the applicant is willing and able to report back to the Presbytery concerning the actions and experience of the GA. It is expected that all commissioners to the GA will report to the Presbytery at its next stated meeting following the GA. 2) A statement that the applicant understands the rigors of participating fully in the work of the GA and is willing to undertake such rigorous activity. Applicants need to be advised that attendance at a GA requires reading over 1,000 pages of on line reports and overtures in advance, long hours in committee meetings and plenary sessions and considerable travel between the hotel and committee meeting rooms, plenary site, exhibit/eating areas and worship sites. 3) Information as to whether the applicant has previously attended the GA as an elected commissioner from any Presbytery or as a visitor. 4) The minister-applicant’s date of ordination and date of most recent enrollment in the Presbytery of the James. A statement of the length and nature of the elder-applicant’s and YAAD-applicant’s service to his/her local church within this Presbytery. 5) A description of the applicant’s activities and service within the structures of this Presbytery and other Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) governing bodies. 6) A brief paragraph describing the applicant’s understanding of the nature and work of the GA.



7) A single page with biographical information and a response to the question “Why do you want to go to GA?” 8) A statement as to whether or not the applicant will be willing to attend the GA as an alternate.

NOMINATION PROCESS

The Committee on Nominations shall nominate four (4) ministers and four (4) elders as principal commissioners and four (4) ministers and four (4) elders as alternate commissioners through the application process. It shall also nominate one YADD and one alternate. When making its nominations, it shall seek to identify those who will best serve the needs of the GA and the Presbytery and shall consider eligibility and applications. The Committee will give priority to elders from churches that have not provided an elder commissioner to any of the previous five General Assemblies and ministers who have not been a commissioner to any of the previous five General Assemblies. It will give consideration to congregation size and representation from the several Nominating Regions of the Presbytery. When presenting its nominees to the Presbytery, the Committee shall provide brief biographical information of those being nominated

REPORT OF THE BUSINESS AFFAIRS COMMITTEEPRESBYTERY OF THE JAMES

October 16, 2010(September 29, 2010, meeting)

I. THE COMMITTEE REPORTS THE FOLLOWING AS INFORMATION:

Jeff Chapman, RBC Wealth Management reports that as of 8/31/2010, the total investment portfolio of the presbytery totaled $ 4,250,298 vs. a total cost of $ 3,673,586. Since inception we have realized a return of 3.85% vs. 2.60% for the custom index (custom index is 70% S&P 500 Total Return, which includes dividends and 30% Barclays Capital Gov-Corp Intermediate bond index). For the prior 12 months the total portfolio returned 5.27% vs. 6.22% for the custom index.

The sale of the Presbytery Office Park return as of 8/31/2010, the value was $ 1,624,161 vs. an investment of $1,591,665. Since inception on 11/13/07, the return on the investment is 0.72% vs. -5.06% for the custom index. The 12 month performance was 4.82% vs. a custom index of 6.22%.

II. THE COMMITTEE REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:

1. Accepted with regret the resignation of Rev. David Cameron as Moderator of Business Affairs Committee (David moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, to take another call).

2. Approved the firm of Cherry Beckhart to conduct the 2010 audit of the presbytery (it would be a full audit) for $16,200.

3. Approved the following process to be followed by the Trustees when selling church property for a church that has left the PCUSA:

a. Determine that the property is to be sold.



b. Have an appraisal done on the property.c. Market the property at a cost to be determined by the Trustees (different methods could

be used: the appraisal value, market value, a percentage of either of these values, or another method).

d. Market the property and negotiate a contract with a buyere. Recommend to the presbytery the contract to sell and the proposed disposition of funds.

4. Approved entering into a contract for land for the new Tappahannock Presbyterian Church.

III.THE COMMITTEE, ACTING AS AN ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION, REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ACTION:

(authority granted by the presbytery on October 8, 2002).a. Approved a loan for Louisa Church of $280,000, 4.9% interest, 20 years, Presbyterian

Investment and Loan Program, Presbytery to Guaranteeb. Approved easement for South Hill Church to Benchmark Community Bank.c. Approved Leases of the sanctuary at Village Church: (a) with Rev. Thomas Wooden,

Corinthian Church; (b) with Unlimited Power Church. Recommended that a late penalty be assessed when the rent is 15 days late.

d. Approved a loan for St. Andrews Church: $224,000 principal, 5.5% adjustable rate every three years (maximum interest: 11.5%), 20 years, Chesapeake Bank

IV. CONSENT DOCKET RECOMMENDATIONS: None

V. THE COMMITTEE MAKES THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION.1. That the contract to sell the Great Creek Church Property be approved. (pp 21-27). (A

recommendation about disposition of the proceeds will be made at the February, 2011, Presbytery meeting)



REPORT OF PUBLIC MINISTRIES BOARDReports ~ 30 ~ Reports


PRESBYTERY OF THE JAMESOctober 16, 2010

(September 16, 2010, meeting) I. THE BOARD REPORTS THE FOLLOWING FOR INFORMATION:

A. Two informative and inspiring presentations will be offered at the October presbytery meeting during noontime hour. 1) Rev. Doug Smith, Director of the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy, will address the biblical mandates for justice and compassion, focusing on upcoming issues for the Virginia General Assembly. 2) Larisa Zhukova from Moscow, will speak about The Narnia Center in Russia, which has been suggested as a mission project for 2011 VBS programs.

B. Self Development of People Committee is looking for new members to fulfill the requirements for minority representation. The POJ can use a portion of One Great Hour of Sharing offering to support initiatives here which work to create better economic and social conditions, only if it has a working SDOP committee.

C. Rev. Robert Azzarito, Campus Minister at University of Mary Washington, notes that young adulthood is a dynamic time in life, when students make significant choices. Involvement in service, mission trips, fellowship and worship all nurture Christian faith during this important time.

D. Rev. Laura Sugg, Westminster Church in Charlottesville, who ministers to UVA students, has worked with students from the Darden School of Business. They’ve developed a business proposal for a non-profit coffee shop to be opened at Common Ground on campus, and need monetary support for start-up costs.

E. Rev. Delano Douglas, recent graduate of Union Presbyterian Seminary, is the new campus chaplain at Virginia State University.

F. First Presbyterian, Richmond, has initiated work with students at the University of Richmond campus.

G. The Global Missions Committee is becoming World Missions Purpose Group, with plans to bring a mission worker to the POJ each year. They hope to enlist all POJ churches to each help support at least one PC(USA) mission worker.

II. THE BOARD REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:

A. Approved sending an email to churches containing the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy’s summary report on liquor store privatization, as well as the link to the full report on VICPP’s website.

B. Approved Rev. Don Marsden request for presentation on the Narnia Center in Moscow at a luncheon group at the October meeting of presbytery.

C. Approved publicizing a November 7, 2010, workshop, tentatively scheduled to be held at Third PC from 3-5pm, for the purpose of which would be to help build basic advocacy skills and to briefly introduce issues that will be coming before the Virginia General Assembly. There will be no cost to the presbytery.

D. Approved VICPP including in the October Presbytery Packet a statement from Doug Smith concerning the nature of VICPP’s ministry, especially biblical mandates for justice and compassion. Invited Mr. Smith to conduct one of the lunchtime gatherings about the liquor privatization and/or immigration issues.

E. Approved a motion to notify member churches that Church World Service is requesting donations of blankets for the winter, most of which will go to Haiti.



III. CONSENT DOCKET RECOMMENDATIONS: None

IV. THE BOARD MAKES NO RECOMMENDATIONS:

REPORT OF THE LEADERSHIP MINISTRIES BOARDPRESBYTERY OF THE JAMES

October 16, 2010(No meetings were held)

I. THE BOARD REPORTS THE FOLLOWING FOR INFORMATION:

A. The Older Adults Ministry Committee held its annual retreat for older adults at Camp Hanover on Thursday, October 14. The retreat theme was: “Be Still and Know God: Spiritual Living for Older Adults. The keynote speaker was the Rev. Kathy Berry, chaplain to cognitively impaired residents at Westminster Canterbury, Richmond. These annual retreats have shown a steady increase in attendance year by year.

B. Youth Ministry - A Call To Serve (ACTS) Mission event - Middle school youth from seven area churches gathered at Bon Air Presbyterian Church on August 3-6 to share fellowship, worship and perform mission projects at Richmond-area charities. Over the four days, youth worked on various projects at Boaz and Ruth; CARITAS; Daughters of Zelophehad ; FISH of Eastern Henrico County; A Grace Place; Home Again, Lucy Corr Assisted Care Facility; Neighborhood Resource Center; and Ronald McDonald House.

Youth Council Planning Retreat - The members of the POJ Youth Council gathered at Camp Hanover to plan events for the 2010-2011 school year.

Coming Events: Fall Call High School Retreat - Fall Call will be held Nov. 13-14, 2010 at Camp Hanover. This year's theme is "One God, One People, One Love". Registration is open now and will close on October 23. For more information on this and other events, visit the Youth section of the POJ web site at http://presbyteryofthejames.org/YOUTH%20PAGE/youth.htm.

C. In preparation for the transition to the new format, the board has encouraged its various ministries to consider forming purpose groups to continue the ministry areas where there is desire to do so. Several such groups are in the formation stages and/or have participated in the budgeting process for the coming year.

II. THE BOARD HAS NO CONSENT DOCKET RECOMMENDATIONS.

III. THE BOARD MAKES NO RECOMMENDATIONS AT THIS TIME.

REPORT OF THE CONGREGATION MINISTRIES BOARDPRESBYTERY OF THE JAMES

October 16, 2010(No meetings were held)


http://presbyteryofthejames.org/YOUTH%20PAGE/youth.htm


No Report

REPORT OF THE CAMP HANOVER MINISTRIES BOARDPRESBYTERY OF THE JAMES

October 16, 2010

I. THE BOARD REPORTS THE FOLLOWING FOR INFORMATION:A. Board met at camp June 6th and August 9th. The former included a commissioning service for

the summer camp ministry team. This was led by the Reverend Clay Macaulay of Campbell Memorial Presbyterian Church.

B. Heard report from a sub group of the board who studied a paper “How to Afford the Ministry that We Cannot Afford to Lose.” Different board committees will tackle different aspects of the report over the next year.

C. Heard report on various ways the board might structure itself as we move into the new Presbytery structure.

D. Heard regular reports on the progress of the Capital Campaign. E. Authorized and heard reports of major upgrades to camp facilities: two new longhouses built

totally by volunteer labor (approximately 180 volunteer days!); a new walk-in freezer; a new furnace in Knoxwood Lodge; a new air conditioning unit in the office; a metering system for the camp well.

F. Heard about serious transportation challenges with an aging vehicle fleet. The Property Committee continues to study options for rental/purchase alternatives for referral to Business Affairs. Goal is to have safe, reliable vehicles in place for summer 2011.

G. Lifted up and gave thanks to the clergy who spent time at camp or leading camp events this summer: John Turner: taught Lifeguard Training class for staff (he’s been doing this for more than ten years); Sylvester Bullock: served as Pastor-In-Residence; Tom Coye: hosted our Nail and Sail program at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church; Pete Smith: hosted and led the Labor Day Family Reunion Camp;

H. Heard report from the summer camp director about the residential camp. Due to schools getting out late, the first two weeks of camp took a huge attendance hit. After that first session, camp was as full as it has been in the past 4-5 years. Overall attendance was down because of the first session but we still ministered to over 825 campers using the theme, “Be a Hero…Live Like Jesus.”

I. Successfully added the following elements to the summer program: “Exploring Art,” “Let’s Get Physical,” and “Advanced Adventure Camp.”

J. Celebrated a fine summer staff and excellent leadership team. Staff members came from the following POJ churches: Salem, Bon Air, Fredericksburg, Southminster, Fairfield, New Hanover, Chester, Christian Arabic Church, Lakeside, and Three Chopt. We encourage each POJ church to lift up this ministry as a tremendous opportunity for young adults to grow in, shape, and share one’s faith.

K. 52 of our Presbytery churches sent persons to either day or resident camp. We give thanks for the fine work done by those churches to lift up the value of outdoor ministry to their families and, in many cases, helping to make the experience financially possible. We seek to have the rest of our Presbytery churches send children and youth to camp in 2011. Specifically we recognize and celebrate the churches sending the most campers (day and



resident) in 2010: Salisbury (44); Richmond First (39); Fredericksburg (35); Campbell Memorial (24); Brandermill (24); Fairfield (22); Louisa (22); Blackstone (20); New Hanover (19); Bon Air (15); Southminster (14); Three Chopt (12); Olivet (11).

L. Provided $19,600 in campership aid to many campers who otherwise would not have been able to attend. This was made possible by the generosity of numerous donors who responded to our request to help during these difficult economic times.

M. Traveling day camp program was hosted at these POJ churches: Olivet, Campbell Memorial, Brandermill, Louisa, First Richmond, Fairfield, Blackstone, and Salisbury. We give thanks for the wonderful work done by these churches to make it possible for 162 campers to participate in a Christian day camping program.

N. During staff training, groups of our staff attended Ginter Park, Fairfield, and Westminster Richmond churches where they were given the opportunity to share about camp’s mission and participate in worship leadership.

O. The following churches were “Agape Partners” with camp this summer: Westminster Richmond and Providence Forge. Each church committed to pray daily for each staff member by name and then to bring an agape gift (some kind of delicious snack with an encouraging Scriptural passage) for each staff member at the end of the week.

P. Campers and staff voluntarily participated in “Meals of Simplicity,” a meal of beans, rice, and water served for lunch once during each session. The money saved from preparing this simple meal is donated to Heifer Project. Participants engaged in discussion and sharing about hunger issues from a Biblical perspective.

II. THE BOARD REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:A. Approved the name (Camp Hanover Ministries Board) and mission necessary to apply for

Purpose Group status in the new Presbytery structure.B. Heard and accepted the final report of the Task Force to Study Future Ministry Models and

dismissed the Task Force with thanks for their fine work. After extensive study of other models and conversations with outdoor ministry leaders across the country, the report reaffirmed the use of the small group camping model as the chief means for doing ministry in the summer camping program. The report also addressed ways in which the model might be tweaked to more fully meet the needs of today’s campers and staff.

C. Approved plans for 2011 Traveling Day Camp: 8 weeks of the program with one team of staff with applications available in late September.

D. Asked that the Business Affairs Committee establish a Planned Giving Task Force to establish guidelines and structure for a planned giving program within the Presbytery.

E. Directed the Personnel committee of the Board to make recommendations to the POJ Personnel Committee regarding the continuation of the summer camp director position and the possible addition of a staff member to the BOP medical plan.

F. Directed the moderator to communicate to the Executive Presbyter the need for direction for addressing transportation needs for the camp program.

G. Directed the Property Committee to engage in a conversation with a representative from the Eco Eternity Forest.

III. CONSENT DOCKET RECOMMENDATION: A. That permission be granted to serve communion as appropriate at 2011 Camp Hanover

sponsored/hosted events (Youth Council events, summer camp, Older Adult events, etc.), provided that properly ordained persons administer the sacrament.



IV. THE BOARD MAKES THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION: None

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PREPARATION FOR MINISTRYPRESBYTERY OF THE JAMES

October 16, 2010Meetings of June 22, August 24, and September 28, 2010

I. THE COMMITTEE REPORTS THE FOLLOWING FOR INFORMATION:A. Of the 40 persons under care as of September 8, 19 are inquirers and 21 are candidates. Of the candidates, 8 are ready to be examined for ordination, pending a call.

II. THE COMMITTEE REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:A. Enrolled the following persons as inquirers: Katherine Hall Peiper (Ginter Park), liaison Betty Wade Jones [Aug 24]; Rothea Kornelius (South Hill), liaison George Whipple [Sep 28]..B. Approved the following persons’ continuation in the preparation process on the basis of an annual consultation: Campbell Hackett [June 22], Inho Kang [June 22], Murray Withrow [June 22], Noell Rathbun [Aug 24], Susan Butterworth [Aug 24], Nelson Reveley [Sep 28]. C. Appointed the following liaisons: for Jerome Bennet, Arch Wallace; for Crystal Varner, Brenda Halbrooks; for Gina Maio, Janet James; for Robin Williamson, Janet James [Sep 28]. D. Approved Timothy Shephard's request to withdraw from the preparation process, as provided for in G-14.0463 [Sep 28].

III. CONSENT DOCKET RECOMMENDATIONS: [ No recommendations ]

IV. THE COMMITTEE MAKES THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS:A. That Matthew Gaventa (Westminster, Charlottesville) be examined for candidacy for the ministry of the Word and Sacrament [Aug 24].B. That Susan Butterworth (River Road) be examined for candidacy for the ministry of the Word and Sacrament [Sep 28].

When an inquirer seeks to become a candidate, the presbytery examines him or her in person with respect to his or her Christian faith;, call to, and motives for seeking, the ministry; and forms of Christian service undertaken.

COMMITTEE ON MINISTRYPRESBYTERY OF THE JAMES

October 16, 2010(June 10, July 8, August 12, and September 9 Meetings)



I. THE COMMITTEE REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:A. Transferring Ministers and Educators:

1. Rev. Glenda Hollingshead from Holston Presbytery as Pastor, Colonial Heights Church, Colonial Heights, VA (see pages 40-43).

2. Rev. Jeffrey Lee from Seattle Presbytery as Associate Pastor for Discipleship, New Hanover Church, Mechanicsville, VA (see pages 43-46).

3. Rev. Sarah Marsh from Mid-Kentucky Presbytery as Associate Pastor for St. Giles, Richmond, VA (see pages 46-50).

4. Rev. David Cameron, POJ, to Santa Fe Presbytery as Pastor, Immanuel Church, Albuquerque, NM.

5. Rev. Richard Oman, from Presbytery of the Yukon, Honorably Retired (see pages 50-51)

6. Elder Leigh Anne Ring as Certified Educator, River Road Church, Richmond (see pages 51-54)

B. Temporary Pastor Relation Covenants Concurrence:1. Rev. Arch Wallace and Rosewood Church, 6/1/2010 – 9/30/20102. Rev. Robert Knox and Milford Church, 6/1/2010 – 9/30/20103. Rev. Felecia Douglass and Village Church, 8/1/2010 – 7/31/2011 4. Rev. Ed Pederson and Bethany Church, 6/1/2010 – 9/30/20105. Rev. Zolton Phillips and Trinity Church, 8/1/2010 – 12/31/20106. Rev. Nathan Dell and All Souls Church, 9/1/2010 – 12/31/20107. Rev. Jim Goodloe and Mattoax and Pine Grove Churches, 10/1/2010 – 12/31/2010

C. Stated Supply Covenants:1. Rev. Sylvester Bullock and Greenwood, 7/1/2010 – 6/30/20112. Rev. Fletcher Hutcheson and Genito Church, 6/1/2010 – 5/31/20113. Rev. Joseph Young and Oak Grove Church, 7/1/2010 – 6/30/20114. Rev. Tim Limburg and Aberdour and Emporia First Churches, 9/5/2010 – 9/4/20115. Rev. Sarah Nave and Covenant Church, 9/1/2010 – 8/31/20116. Rev. Marion Paul White and Wesley Church, 6/1/2010 – 5/31/2011

D. Designated Pastor:1. Rev. Sandi Shaner and Salem Church, two years. 7/1/2010 – 6/30/2012

E. Interim Supply Covenant:1. Rev. Stephen Brown and Gordonsville Church, 7/1/2010 – 6/30/20112. Rev. Gordon Mapes and Bon Air Church, 7/25/2010 – 7/24/20113. Rev. Gavin Meek and Charlottesville First, 9/1/2010 – 8/31/20114. Rev. Mary Johns and New Covenant Church, 10/1/2010 on month-to-month basis5. Rev. Mark Sprowl and Gregory Memorial Church, 9/10/2010 – 9/9/2011

F. Pastoral relationships dissolved:1. Rev. David Cameron and Rockfish Church effective 7/27/20102. Rev. Chris Thomas and Grace Covenant Church effective 7/31/20103. Rev. Patrice Bittner-Humphries and Mattoax and Pine Grove Churches effective

7/31/2010



4. Rev. Scott Crannell and Chester Church effective 9/20/2010

G. Appointment of Session Moderators:1. Rev. Jewel-Anne Parton and Rockfish Church2. Rev. Don Steele and Aberdour and First Emporia Churches (through August)3. Rev. Rodney Spencer and Ebenezer Church

H. Permission to labor within/outside the bounds of POJ1. Rev. Clay Macaulay to participate in weddings on 7/31/2010 in Charlotte Presbytery and 8/7/2010 in Mackinac Presbytery2. Rev. Sarina Meyer to be on the Pulpit Supply List while living in Charlottesville3. Rev. Charles Klotzberger to labor outside the bounds from 6/1/2010 – 12/31/2010 in

Presbytery of the Peaks, Appomattox PE Presbyterian Church4. Approved Tom Waltz to labor outside the bounds and serve communion at the

Episcopal Church of Otis, MA on 7/18/20105. Approved Cory Stott, Member-at-Large of East Tennessee Presbytery, to be on the

Pulpit Supply List while living in Charlottesville and attending UVA

I. Terms of Call Approved:1. Rev. Glenda Hollingshead, Pastor, Colonial Heights Church

Cash Salary:$32,698.52; Housing:$9,809.56; Pension/Major Medical: $13,390.04; SECA: $3,521.87; Auto: $2,200.00; Study Leave expenses: $850.01; Two weeks Study Leave; Four weeks vacation

2. Rev. Jeffrey Lee, Associate Pastor, New Hanover ChurchCash Salary:$29,000; Housing and Utilities:$28,250; Pension/Major Medical: $16,065;SECA Supplement:$4,379; Auto: IRS; Business/Professional/Study Leave: $5,000; Other:$4,750; Moving Costs:$10,000; Rent Supplement: Up to $12,000; Two weeks Study Leave; Four weeks vacation

3. Rev. Sarah Marsh, Associate Pastor, St. Giles Church Cash Salary: $31,455; Housing: $20,000; Pension/Major Medical: $16,209; SECA: $3,936; Auto: $2,400; Continuing Education: $2,000; One-time housing related costs: $4,290; One-time moving allowance of up to $5,000; Two weeks Study Leave; Four weeks vacation

4. Rev. David Barry, Associate Pastor, Richmond ThirdCash Salary: $24,000; Housing and Utilities: $24,000; Pension/Major Medical: $14,840; SECA: $3,519; Auto/travel: $2,000; Continuing Ed.: $1,500 ; Two weeks Study Leave, Four weeks vacation

J. Ordination/Installation Commissions1. Rev. Ed Satterfield as Associate Pastor, Third Church, Richmond, August 15, 2010, 4:00 PM, Third Church, Richmond.2. Rev. Glenda Hollingshead as Pastor, Colonial Heights Church, Colonial Heights,



September 26, 11:00 AM, Colonial Heights Church

K. Approved request of scholarship aid for Rev. Carol Fisher for Interim Training at Union Presbyterian Seminary in November, 2010.

L. Endorsed Rev. Joonho Chang for appointment to PCUSA mission service.

II. CONSENT DOCKET RECOMMENDATIONS:

A. That the presbytery validate the position of Head of School of CHAT (Church Hill Academy in Richmond). {Church Hill Academy is a private Christian high school committed to training and equipping at-risk students of Church Hill with the skills necessary for becoming responsible, virtuous, and articulate men and women.}

B. That Rev. Chris Thomas become Member at Large, August 1, 2010.C. That Rev. Scott Crannell become Member at Large, September 21, 2010D. That Rev. Nancy Clark become Member at Large, September 1, 2010E. That Rev. Julianna Claassens’ ordination be laid aside in order for her to become a

member of the Dutch Reformed ChurchF. That Rev. Beverly Bullock be Honorably Retired, effective June 30, 2010.

III. THE COMMITTEE MAKES THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS: A. That Candidate Dave Barry, Greater Atlanta Presbytery, be examined for ordination and

installation as Associate Pastor, Richmond Third, Richmond. (see pages 54-57)

REV. GRAHAM MAXWELL PATTERSON

Rev. Patterson’s early spiritual awakenings came primarily through nature and music. His parents would take him and his older sister Jean hiking, camping and backpacking in the Adirondack and Appalachian Mountains on vacations, and he felt the presence of the creator in the beauty and wonder of nature. Later on, he would encounter a reflection attributed to St. Francis of Assisi contemplating the flowers, birds and mountains, “If these are the footprints of the creator, what must the creator be like?”

For both his sister Jean and Graham, music was mother’s milk. As children they took music lessons, sang in church choirs, and fell asleep at concerts with their parents. Throughout his life, Graham regularly played the clarinet, cello or piano in worship services. As a hospice chaplain, he has played all kinds of recorded music to comfort the dying and their families and invoke the presence and spirit of God.

In school, he was initially drawn to math and science, where he seemed to have some aptitude, but after graduating from college and starting graduate work in geology, he felt something was missing, and left those pursuits to teach high school math and science near his home town. This earned him points at home, because his father and all four of his grandparents were teachers. He then was led into youth ministry at Swarthmore Presbyterian Church by their gifted Associate Pastor, subsequently called by the congregation to serve as an Elder, and then encouraged to consider the ministry, which he did. While in seminary, he led a 700-mile trek on the Appalachian Trail with former students one summer, and an outward-bound-like experience hiking, canoeing and rock-climbing with inmates from a youth correction facility in CT the next, nurturing strong connections with nature, and building community among the participants in both.

After graduation, Rev. Patterson was ordained at his home church, with Edler Hawkins preaching. His first call was to youth and campus ministry at FPC, Ann Arbor, MI. He focused on



building koinonia through bible study, book study, retreats, leading worship services, and organizing music groups, always seeking to cultivate the gifts of the students. At least seven of the U of M campus ministry students went on to gospel ministry, including our own POJ missionary, Donald Marsden, our group’s inspiring guitar-playing song leader.

Rev. Patterson’s second call took him back to Philadelphia as Pastor of Summit Presbyterian Church, a financially-struggling, racially-integrated congregation with great heart and soul, who drew him into their pilgrimage. They organized church camp retreats, Kerygma bible studies, prayer groups; rolling up their sleeves on many fronts, including community outreach. Eleven years later, the worshipping congregation had almost doubled and the budget and member giving had tripled, and the choir sang with great spirit.

While at Summit, he developed his interest and skills in counseling and spiritual formation, leading to an Associate Pastor position in pastoral care at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Durham, NC. He led spirituality and prayer groups, taught adult education and Stephen Ministry classes, strengthened the new member assimilation process, and did intergenerational counseling. Although not in his job description, he is also remembered for building up a dynamic music program.

Coming to Richmond in 1996, he served as Interim Pastor of Overbrook Presbyterian, a ministry of reconciliation, seeking to foster and facilitate dialogue about internal conflicts that had developed over time. This was challenging both for him and for the congregation. Led by a centrist interim leadership team, they carefully and thoughtfully developed a contemporary worship service to address the spiritual inclinations of some members, while preserving the traditional service that continued to speak powerfully to others. (He later served as Interim at Salem Presbyterian Church and is especially grateful for their encouragement to him as a preacher.)

Rev. Patterson then returned to pastoral care ministry, this time in the health care setting: first in the CPE program at MCV Hospital, and then at Crater Community Hospice in Petersburg. He experienced this work as another great opportunity for ministry. When hearts are breaking at the prospect of either losing one’s own earthly life or being the family left behind without them, hearts also open to reconciliation with God and with family members.

For the past twelve years, hospitals and homes and facilities have been my congregation, and patients and families my great spiritual teachers. Their companionship has profoundly blessed me and prepared me well for my own recent pilgrimage into the dark night and bright sunshine of grief / gratitude / suffering / joy of losing our parents. In February, my step-father was released from the prison of dementia; so in March, Carol and I brought my mother home to Richmond to live with us and our beloved Sophie (who became “Poochie” to my mother). For almost six months, she blessed us with her poetic spirit, warmth, joy, creativity and love. With remarkable insight and clarity in the midst of her own dementia, she would say whenever I played the piano, “Wherever there is music, God is in the house.” and “I love you so much”. As she lay dying Carol and I sang her and our favorite hymns, and thanked God for her vital and renewing spiritual presence in our hearts and lives. She entered eternal life on September 27 at the age of 98. Needless to say, I played the piano as they carried out the body.

In these past twelve years in health care ministry, I have increasingly reflected on the scriptures and sacraments, finding wonderful teachers along the way. I have been especially drawn to Mark,

Luke/Acts, and the breaking of the bread. My favorite verse in the New Testament has become Luke’s post-Pentecost summary of early church life: “They devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles, the communal life in Christ, the breaking of the bread, and the prayers.” (Acts 2:42) I am grateful for my recent opportunities to teach and preach the gospel of Jesus Christ in several congregations in the POJ, and look forward to more.



This month marks to 35th anniversary of my ordination, and I am eternally grateful to God for the call to the gospel ministry in these 35 years. And I am eternally grateful for the companionship and inspiration of my beloved bride Carrie, a gifted author, singer, sailor, chef, and so much more.

October 16, 2010

GLENDA LEE HOLLINGSHEADEcclesiastical Status:PC(USA) Presbyterian Minister of Word and Sacrament

Membership Presbytery: HOLSTON PRESBYTERYFormal Education:Fall 2008 — Present: Doctor of Ministry; Columbia Theological Seminary; Decatur, Georgia2001 – 2004: M. Div; Emmanuel School of Religion; Johnson City, Tennessee1979 – 1985: B.S. in Medical Technology; Carson Newman College; Jefferson City, TennesseeContinuing Education: June 2009: Pastoral Pilgrimage to the Holy Land March 2008: Associate Pastor Conference at Montreat, North Carolina Fall 2006: C.P.E. at U.T. Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee Ordination Date: 7/1/2007Experience Level: 2 to 4 yearsWork Experience:2007 – Present: Associate Pastor; First Presbyterian Church, Jefferson City TN; College Town; 250 members2005 – 2007: Ministry Intern; First Presbyterian Church, Jefferson City TN; College Town; 250 members1996 – 2001: Lab Manager; Physicians Medical Laboratory, Morristown TN1990 – 1996: Medical Technologist; Morristown Hamblen Hospital, Morristown TN1987 – 1990: Medical Technologist; University of Tennessee Hospital, Knoxville TN1985 – 1987: Medical Technologist, Morristown Hamblen Hospital, Morristown TN

Other Services:I have served as Supply Preacher at New Market Presbyterian Church and St. Paul Presbyterian Church. I have led retreats for McGill Presbyterian Church in Roan Mountain, Tennessee and Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church in Austin, Texas. I currently serve on the Administration and Planning Committee of Holston Presbytery. I recently had an article published in the PC (USA) Journal, Hungryhearts and am working on an article for Presbyterians Today about the success of FPC’s Annual Mission Yard Sale.

Sexual Misconduct Self-Certification Statement:I certify below that no civil, criminal, ecclesiastical complaint has ever been sustained* or is

pending* against me for sexual misconduct; and I have never resigned or been terminated from a position for reasons related to sexual misconduct.

I have read this certification and release form and fully understand that the information obtained may be used to deny my employment or any other type of position from the employing entity. I also agree that I will hold harmless the employing or judicial authority or any other entity from any and all claims, liabilities, and causes of action for the legitimate release of any information related to sexual misconduct.

Church Characteristics Desired:



Concerning the early church, Acts 2:42 says, “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” In like manner, I am eager to serve a church that is committed to Jesus Christ as the Word made flesh, following his example of how to “do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with our God” (Micah 6:8). I look for a church that is dedicated to the proclamation of the Word of God as the authority for life and faith. I hope to serve a church that seeks to continue God’s work of worship, prayer, service, evangelism and fellowship through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Through my work experience and training in ministry, I have discovered my strengths as a preacher, teacher and spiritual leader. God has called me to preach God’s love and grace. God has called me to teach, to support and to equip others for ministry. We are all called to do God’s work in the world, and my desire is to live out this call in my own life while coming alongside others as they seek to do the same. One of the unique gifts I bring to ministry is my interest in Christian spirituality, especially in relation to equipping individuals to fully realize and implement their own areas of giftedness to edify the Body of Christ.

Accomplishments in present call:I am in my sixth year of ministry at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson City, Tennessee. I

serve a loving congregation alongside an encouraging Senior Pastor. Regularly, I serve the church through preaching, assisting in worship, administering the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, visiting those who are in declining health or hospitalized, and when needed, moderating Session and officiating at weddings and funerals. I am passionate about preaching. Working with our Music Director, I have planned several special worship services, including a Christ the King Celebration that told the year-long liturgical Christian story through Word and music. Although we generally follow the Lectionary preaching cycle, I have designed two preaching series: “God’s Grace in Life” and “The Questions Jesus Asked.” Both were well received by our congregation. I enjoy teaching and creating new learning opportunities. I have taught a Hospitality class, a New Members/Inquirers class, numerous Bible studies, confirmation classes that involve elders as mentors, and a quarterly Usher/Greeter training. Relating to spiritual formation, I initiated a women’s ministry program and a prayer shawl ministry. I lead annual retreats. I designed and edited FPC’s 2008 Advent Meditations that included devotions written by the church family and art provided by our children and youth. The 2009 edition, “Taste and See That The Lord is Good,” was a devotional of holiday recipes and table prayers.

Leadership Style:Jesus paved the way for effective leadership as he, motivated by love, provided guidance to his

followers. Therefore, as a person called to serve God and God’s people, I feel that it is important to first love the people whom God has called me to serve. As a result, I seek to be in relationship with, pray for, and grow with those I am called to lead. Predominately, I see myself as an encourager. Building relationships, coming alongside others and providing motivation brings me great joy. I strive to be a servant leader, reaching out in Christian love to those suffering from doubt, fear, pain, worry, grief and other burdens. Through the grace of God and the power of the Holy Spirit, I hope to lead by example as I attempt to live out my own calling and encourage others to do the same, joining together in the priesthood of all believers. In addition, I lead by example as I take time to care for my family and for myself, spiritually, physically and mentally, and as I seek to make wise choices regarding my stewardship of time, talents and money. Perhaps, through these life choices and experiences I may live out my faith in hope of the new life offered through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Key Theological Issues:



One issue that faces church and society today is “relevance.” Numerous things pull individuals and families in different directions. How can the church maintain a relevant voice? How can the church remain a priority for people who live in a world that is eager to offer the empty promise and the quick fix? People are searching for meaning and the church is called to provide a solution rooted in the message of the love of Jesus Christ, the power of the Holy Spirit, and the mercy of a Gracious God. This issue shapes my ministry as I feel called to preach sermons about God’s relevance in our lives. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, I feel called to join others to cast a vision for all people that God cares for us, has given us dominion over the earth and has called us to care for the earth, its creatures and each other with justice, kindness and humility. Another issue that faces the church today is created by the transient nature of our society. Many people no longer live near their family or in their hometown. As a result, people feel disconnected. It is the responsibility of the church to provide hospitality to the stranger. This issue shapes my ministry as I work to be more hospitable in my own life and work. It also informs my way of welcoming people into the church. I want to be a part of a church family who recognizes that God first welcomed us to the Table through our Lord Jesus Christ and that it is now our duty and privilege to welcome others.

Statement of FaithI believe in one God revealed to us as God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.

God, the Creator of heaven and earth, created humanity—male and female—to have relationship with God and with one another. Then sin came into the world through the first created humans and has affected every human since. Human beings, born with a sinful nature, cannot seek God or re-establish a right relationship with God through any effort of their own. God, however, through mercy and grace has reached out to reconcile humanity to God’s self. This reconciliation is played out through the Old Testament as God repeatedly reaches out to God’s chosen people. The story continues in the New Testament through the life, death and resurrection of God’s only Son, Jesus Christ. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, the story continues in each of us.

I believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, who was with God from the beginning. For our salvation, Jesus came from heaven to reside on earth as fully human and fully God, the Incarnate Word. Born of the Virgin Mary and the Holy Spirit, he proclaimed the reign of God—preaching good news to the poor and release to the captives. He taught by word and deed—healing the sick, forgiving sinners and calling all to repentance. Through his crucifixion, death, and resurrection, Jesus broke the power of sin, evil and death. After appearing to many of his followers, Jesus ascended into heaven where he intercedes for us until he returns in all his glory.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the giver and renewer of life. The Holy Spirit worked through the

prophets in the days of old and was sent by the Father and the Son at Pentecost to begin the work of manifesting God’s presence through the Church—a work that continues to this day—a work that binds together believers as the one body of Christ, the Church. The Holy Spirit convicts us of our sinful nature, makes us willing and able to believe, engages us through the Word that is proclaimed and, through the grace of God claims us through the waters of Baptism. The Holy Spirit sets us free to love God and to love others. The Holy Spirit commissions, empowers and leads the church in the faithful witness of the love of Jesus Christ and calls men and women to all ministries of the Church. Through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the Bible, God’s Word to God’s children, came into being.

I believe there is one holy, catholic Church, which was created to be a witness to the love of Jesus Christ and to be a sign of the kingdom of God breaking into the world today. The Church was created to be one body—diverse but unified, working together for the purposes of God and sharing



together in love and worship. I believe the Church is catholic, meaning that it is universal and not bound to any one denomination or location. Through the Sacrament of Baptism, believers participate in Jesus’ death and resurrection, dying to what separates us and being raised to newness of life. Through the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, believers are renewed and sealed in God’s grace through the overwhelming gift of Christ’s presence and love. I believe that through the power of the triune God—Father, Son and Holy Spirit—our sins can be forgiven and we may experience life eternal.

JEFFREY D. LEEEcclesiastical Status: Minister of Word and Sacrament

Presbytery Membership: SeattleFormal Education: New Providence High School – 1990-1994 University of Virginia, BS Computer Science – 1994 – 1998 Princeton Theological Seminary, M Div. – 2004-2007.Ordination Date: 7/29/2007

Continuing Education: Prepare / Enrich Program with Life Innovations, Inc. – pre-marital and marital counseling Mars Hill Graduate School – Marriage and Family class Peacemakers – Conflict Coaching and Mediation trainingExperience Level - 2 – 4 yearsWork Experience: 2007-2010 – current Associate Pastor of Small Groups Maple Valley Presbyterian Church Maple

Valley, WA2005-2006 Young Adult Ministry Leader - Presbyterian Church at New Providence New Providence,NJ 2004-2005 Youth Group Small Group Leader - Presbyterian Church at New Providence 2003-2004 Sr. Systems Engineer Altarum Institute Alexandria, VA2000-2003 Software Developer, Implementation Manager, Product Manager - Intersect Software Corporation Sterling, Virginia 1998-2000 Project Manager, Business Consultant - American Management Systems Fairfax, VASummer 1997 Software Test Engineer - Microsoft Corporation Redmond, WA

Other service to the church:2003-2004 Volunteer Director of Young Adult Ministry - Leesburg Community Church Leesburg, VA 2002-2003 Volunteer Director of Small Group Ministry - Leesburg Community Church Leesburg, VA1999-2001 Small Group Leader - McLean Bible Church McLean, VA

Sexual Misconduct Self CertificationThe following information related to sexual misconduct was mandated by the Sexual

Misconduct Policy and Its Procedures adopted by the 203rd General Assembly(1991), and was revised by the 205th General Assembly(1993).

Please check one of the following:_X I certify below that no civil, criminal, ecclesiastical complaint has ever been sustained* or is




___ I am unable to make the above certification. I offer, instead, the following description of the complaint, termination, or the outcome of the situation with explanatory comments.

Church Characteristics Desired:Please describe the characteristics of the church or organization you would like to serve, and the

unique gifts, skills and experiences you would bring to the position:Based on my sense of call and experiences, I would like to serve in a church that aims toward

demonstrating four characteristics. First, the church would demonstrate a visible emphasis on discipleship in community. In particular, the church aims toward extending beyond Sunday morning through small groups or other group ministries. Second, the church would serve as an active witness of Jesus Christ in the community. Third, it would put a high importance on Scripture in its teaching ministry. In particular, the church would include a dedication to encountering Jesus Christ through Scripture to training members in how to enable others to do the same. Lastly, the church would be able to laugh and enjoy our God-given life together in a world that is moving toward isolation.

My mentors and colleagues have shared that my gifts include encouragement, leadership, teaching, and hospitality. My skills and experiences that I bring to a position are shaped by the intersection of these gifts. First, my experience in small group ministries includes leading small groups, training leaders, developing training curriculum, and initiating a new ministry. Second, my experience as a product manager in a startup company has given me experience with managing expectations and giving persuasive presentations with diverse groups. Third, my seminary education has provided a theological foundation for my understanding of the mission of the church and the equipping role of its teaching ministry.

Accomplishments in your present call:I believe that my present call is to lead, equip and encourage disciples in community who are

sent to encounter our Internet-driven culture with gospel of Jesus Christ. My sense of call is based on my life experiences and the relationships God has given me. Years ago, I led a small group in which Christ deeply impacted my life and my friends’ lives. I witnessed the impact of discipleship in Biblical community as these friends shared their lives and Christ with numerous individuals outside of the church. 5 out of the 12 members went on to full-time Christian ministry. Since then, I have led discipleship ministries that have helped individuals take their next step in their walk with Christ. In turn, I have challenged these groups to engage in what God has uniquely called them to do in that time and place. In these, the Bible has always been central to the spiritual formation of God’s people.

Before making the transition to full-time church ministry, I worked in the field of information technology as a software project manager. Daily, I recall the spiritual needs of those that I encountered during that time and that still propels me to stay engaged with non-believers. I have also applied the leadership lessons from those experiences with small and large teams in my ministry. Lastly, my wife and 4 daughters are my calling and ministry and they remind me every day of God’s unconditional love and my need for his grace in all that I attempt to do for him.

Leadership Style:My leadership style description is derived from feedback that I have received from mentors,

peers, and those whom God has called me to lead. A person that I led once said “people come together for a common purpose and are inspired to live as disciples of Jesus Christ wherever God puts Jeff Lee in leadership.”

I describe my style in three roles. First, my role as an enthusiastic disciple-maker is rooted in the apostle Paul’s words in 1 Cor 11:1, “Follow my example, as I follow Christ’s example.” Recognizing that I need to first follow Christ daily, I lead by engaging individuals with the truth that God loves them



for who they are and God sees them for what they can be in Christ. I help others discover their next step toward realizing their God-given vocation as they follow Jesus Christ.

Second, my role as a visionary is similar to a fire-builder who builds a campfire by creatively utilizing the materials given, other team members, known effective methods, and experiences. I lead similarly in order to makes things happen with a team.

Third, my role as a listening architect is rooted in my half-Chinese ethnic background that has forced me to see the world from two perspectives. I lead with a listen-first approach that seeks to find common ground among differing views. I weigh these views in light of the mission of the church and what God is doing. Groups have described my leadership style as “persuasive and inclusive.”

Key Theological Issues:A key theological issue is the diminishing of the church’s influence in our attention-deficit,

Internet-driven society. The church no longer functions in the privileged position that it once held. The percentage of those involved is decreasing with each new generation. The younger generations in the United States are not growing up in the strong Christian environment of past generations. A vacuum of faith is present that is being filled by endless options for something or someone other than faith in Jesus Christ. In addition, the world is becoming smaller as the Internet opens up new channels for understanding other cultures and religions. Individuals in the world, however, feel more disconnected. The church needs to address these changes instead of ignoring them.

These changes shape my ministry because I clearly see how the church needs strong leadership to survey this new world, lead the church in a missionary encounter with the United States, and make disciples who follow in the way of Jesus. My vision of the future includes a new generation of leaders working with current leaders to rediscover a commitment to God’s Word and the sacraments in the context of community. One result of a renewed covenantal community is a missional church that will serve as a witness to the hope of Jesus Christ in a world that moves toward isolation instead of community. The church community needs teaching, exhortation, and help in discernment so that it can fulfill its mission.

Statement of FaithI believe in the triune God whom Scripture bears witness as the God of history with the people

of Israel and the God of the new covenant with all humanity in Jesus Christ. By the Holy Spirit human persons are incorporated into Christ and receive adoption as children of God. The confession of the triune God summarizes the witness of Scripture of God’s immeasurable love incarnate in Jesus Christ and experienced and celebrated by the Spirit in the community of faith, the church. The triune God provides the gift of justification by faith through grace in the form of a new identity in Christ and the grace for the community to grow into that identity. Apart from God’s gracious initiative, humanity would have remained separated from God in sin. Just as the Father sent the Son, and the Father and Son send the Holy Spirit, the triune God sends the church into the world to bear witness to the gospel and serve all people.

I believe in God the Father who created the heavens and the earth and sustains all creation. God chose Abraham and his seed to be blessed in order to be a blessing to the nations. God liberated Israel from Egypt and sent prophets to remind Israel of their covenantal responsibilities. In the fullness of time, God sent his Son not to condemn the world but to save it.

I believe in Jesus Christ who is the Son of God, both fully God and fully human, and he is the image of the invisible God. He was sent in order to destroy the power of sin and death. He reconciled humanity to God through his sinless life, atoning death on the cross, and resurrection. The person and work of Jesus Christ opened the covenant to Gentiles. I believe that he ascended to heaven



where he sits at God’s right hand in power as the mediator for each believer and as Lord over all. I believe that Jesus Christ will come again to judge humanity and to consummate his reign.

I believe in the Holy Spirit who was sent as the promised gift who convicts the world with regard to sin, righteousness and judgment. The Holy Spirit regenerates the believer and then sanctifies the believer by transforming them into the likeness of Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit reveals truth through the witness of Scripture to Jesus Christ.

I believe that the church, led by the Spirit, exists to bear witness to Jesus Christ through the preaching of the Word, administration of the sacraments, and serving others.

I believe that the Bible is the written Word of God that bears witness to Jesus Christ. The Bible is inspired and authoritative in all matters of life and faith.

I believe that Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are sacraments that function as both signs and the means of God’s grace toward sinners.

I believe in God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit are one God in three distinct personal expressions who are working together for the reconciliation of humanity to God and to one another. This triune God sends the covenant people to be witnesses of the gospel to the world in word and deed.

SARAH MARSHEcclesiastical Status PC (USA) Minister of the Word and Sacrament

Presbytery Membership Mid-KentuckyFormal Education:2001 M.Div. Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, NJ 1996 B.A. (Communication) Whitworth University, Spokane, WA Ordination 2004 Presbytery of the Inland NorthwestExperience Level: 6 to 8 years

Work experience:

2004 – Current Associate Pastor Calvin Presbyterian Church, Louisville, KY (230 members)2002 – 2003 Supply Pastor Trinity Presbyterian Church, Stockton, CA (90 members)2001 – 2002 Assistant Chaplain Muskingum College, New Concord, OH (1600 students)2000 Chaplain Highlands Presbyterian Camp & Retreat Center, Allenspark, CO (24 staff, 600 campers)1999 – 2000 Pastoral Intern Faith United Presbyterian Church, Medford, NJ (470 members)1997 Mission Volunteer Hambleden Valley Group of Churches, Hambleden, UK (6 churches, 8 villages) 1996/1998 Youth Worker Trinity Presbyterian Church, Anchorage, AK (300 members) 1994 – 1996 Ministry Coordinator Whitworth University, Spokane, WA (residence hall of 400

students)

Other services to the Church /Denomination: 2005 – Current Mission Unit of Mid-Kentucky PresbyteryJuly 2009 Mission Representative to Changhua Presbytery, Taiwan2005 –2009 Re-Forming Ministries Project, Office of Theology and Worship (GAC):

a five year project bringing together pastors, professors, and middle governing officials to address critical concerns within the denomination

2007 – 2008 Field Ed. Supervisor, Louisville Pres. Theological Seminary



Characteristics of the church or organization I would like to serve and the unique gifts, skills and experience I would bring to the position:

Ministry is relationships: our relationship with God, our relationship with one another, and our relationship to a non-believing world. Jesus said the greatest commandment is to "love God with all your heart, mind, and strength and to love your neighbor as yourself” (Matt. 22:37-39). Growing in our Christian life means intentionally developing these upward and outward relationships. I want to lead where people are passionate about Jesus Christ, committed to growing in their relationship with him, and eager to share the overflow of that love. None of this is possible apart from the power of the Holy Spirit.

A living congregation, no matter what its size, is a family, not an “organization” or a “club;” people gathered in fellowship and worship, and serving with purpose. They share clear vision, passion to live out that vision, and faith to follow where God leads. Their deeply rooted faith is strengthened by tradition, and they are ready to share a living Savior with a hurting world.

I am called to help others grow closer to God and to each other, and I bring passion to that call. In worship, prayer, Bible study, pastoral care, teaching, discipleship, mission, and service, I desire to lead people to Jesus Christ.

I enjoy praying with and for others, creating a worship environment where people can encounter God in deep and meaningful ways, mentoring, and teaching. I am an effective communicator, a clear writer, and a strong preacher. I bring organizational skills, experience with conflict management, and the ability to understand “process” and congregational “systems.”

I consider the opportunity to share life's journey with others to be one of the greatest blessings of being a pastor, particularly with those who are hurting. My gifts of compassion and intercession, and skills as a listener, are truly able to help others, and that is precious indeed. I enjoy facilitating small groups and helping to create community.

Basically, I love God and I love people. I desire to participate in relational ministry within a congregation that is enthusiastic about the gospel of Jesus Christ. I want to serve where believers joyfully anticipate whatever the Spirit might do next.

My present call and accomplishments: The first three years of my current call I was a generalist Associate Pastor, sharing all aspects of

ministry with the head of staff, and focusing on congregational care, discipleship, and spiritual formation. I coordinated visitation and the work of the Deacons. I preached 12-16 times a year, shared worship leadership, and led Bible study.

Soon after I came to Calvin, we entered a season of significant loss, including the deaths of several key individuals and active younger members. I was able to bring nurture, comfort, and a witness to the hope of Jesus Christ in that time. I came to a deeper understanding of shared grief and Christ’s healing as we experienced that season together.

In January 2007 I became acting head of staff, overseeing all aspects of ministry: moderating Session, planning and leading worship; serving as solo pastor. In July 2007 Calvin hired an Interim

Pastor from another denominational tradition. Because of this unique situation, I continued to serve as moderator of Session and leader of all things Presbyterian. The Interim preached three times a month, but I planned and organized both contemporary and traditional worship. I retained responsibility for pastoral care. In January 2009 the Interim resigned. Once again I am solo pastor.

Much of the most meaningful ministry in this call is spiritual. I help bring people closer together and help them deepen their faith. A significant opportunity to do this has been in the Alpha Course, a basic discipleship class. I particularly enjoyed leading the Alpha Retreat weekend and helping people find ways to connect with God and each other, exploring new means of spiritual expression. I lead a women's Bible study/small group where I see a tremendous amount of sharing, support, and growth.



One particular joy in my current call is the opportunity for multicultural ministry. “The Church Gathered at Calvin” is three congregations, Korean, Taiwanese, and English, sharing one building and working toward mutual ministry. I plan and organize joint worship (in at least three languages) and enjoy building friendships among these congregations.

My leadership style:Because I believe all ministry flows out of relationships, developing strong relationships with

others is an essential part of my leadership. When individuals feel cared for and know they can trust me, they are more open to what I have to offer them. The stronger the relationship, the more likely permission to lead will come not just from my position, but also from respect and love. In the same way my leadership is cooperative. Though I am certainly capable of making decisions on my own, I prefer to get the feedback of others and gain the wisdom of the team. I truly believe that the whole is more than the sum of its parts.

A pastor is called to equip and empower others for the work of ministry. As a leader, I seek to help others succeed. I am open to the ideas and vision of others and help them use their spiritual gifts. I provide structure, information, communication, and the theological framework necessary to help others live out their call both individually and in community.

An effective leader also balances the relational and task needs of a group, adapting to different settings: small groups, planning teams, Session/congregational meetings. I seek to moderate

meetings with efficiency, clarity, and joy. As a careful listener, I do my best to facilitate a process of discernment, planning, and implementation.

Finally, it is my sincere desire to lead by example. If I am to lead the people of God to grow in their relationships with Christ and with each other, I must keep growing in these relationships myself. I seek to continue to live a life of transparency and witness, providing compassionate leadership that comes from a deep love for Jesus Christ and for those entrusted to my care. Key theological issues currently facing the church and society and the ways they shape my ministry:

Contemporary culture pushes the Church to the margins as Christianity competes with a multitude of other faith traditions and truth claims. Yet, in the midst of these challenges there are unique opportunities: people are increasingly honest about their brokenness and are seeking spiritual answers; following Christ has become an intentional choice; and discipleship challenges us to clarify what we believe and why it makes a difference. I believe our theology (what we know and say about God) speaks directly to the uncertainly, displacement, chaos, and separation of today's world.

God is sovereign: beyond time and history-- and God is in control. God has a plan and a purpose, and continues His redemptive story within our postmodern world. In the midst of our uncertainly, displacement, chaos, and separation, God is love. God sent his Son Jesus Christ to show us that love. In Christ we see that God is with us and for us. Through Christ’s death and resurrection we are reconciled to God and to one another: we find our home.

Jesus makes an exclusive claim, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Surrounded by a variety of world views, believers are pressed to think more deeply about what this means. Called to compassion and understanding, we find ourselves missionaries without ever leaving home. As Pilate's question, “What is truth?” echoes, we point to Truth embodied in Jesus Christ, the unique self-revelation of the triune God. In the face of all that bombards us and choices that overwhelm, Jesus is our anchor.

Contemporary people experience isolation, loneliness, and lack of purpose. As members of the Body of Christ, however, we are not alone, we are part of a called community. When Jesus sends us



into God’s mission in the world, we are part of something bigger than ourselves and discover our purpose. The Holy Spirit gives us gifts, vision, and ability to accomplish that purpose.

This understanding of God gives me hope and vision. I seek to be a part of what God is doing and to lead others in mission to the world.

Statement of Faith

I believe in one God, living, and sovereign, who is eternally triune in the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. God created all things out of nothing and without God nothing exists. Through God’s providence and divine will, all of creation is held together, sustained and guided. Although humans were created in the image of God, this image has become distorted by sin, which separates us from God, and has broken the intended personal relationship between God and humanity. As a result, we cannot reconcile ourselves to God. So, Jesus Christ came into the world to bridge this gap. By grace alone, God justifies an individual through his or her faith in Jesus Christ, regardless of works. In response to this grace, the believer humbly offers praise and thanksgiving to God together with a faith that produces works of love.

I believe Jesus Christ is God’s self-revelation to the world. Jesus was fully divine and fully human. The birth, life, death, and resurrection of Christ displayed the depths of God’s grace and love for humanity. In his life, Jesus Christ proclaimed the reign of God, called for repentance of sin, healed the sick, reached out to the lost and unloved, embraced and forgave sinners, preached good news, love, and forgiveness to all, and modeled for us a ministry of reconciliation. He was despised by many and falsely condemned. For our sake, he freely suffered death on a cross. Through his innocent death, Jesus Christ provided an atoning sacrifice for our sins. By faith in Him we are reconciled to God and become heirs to God’s gift of salvation. In Christ we are made new creations and given the identity of God’s holy people. In His resurrection and ascension, Jesus broke the power of sin and death over us, giving us the assurance of eternal life. In heaven, Jesus Christ serves as our Judge and Advocate and He will come again to reign on earth. I believe the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son to dwell in our hearts. The Spirit, our Advocate, convicts us of sin and guides us into relationship with God. The Spirit, our Comforter and Teacher, unites us with Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit also unites us with other Christians and builds the Body of Christ, the church. The Spirit equips and empowers the members of this body for ministry in the church and to the world through the giving of spiritual gifts. The Holy Spirit continues to reveal God’s will to us, both individually and corporately, guiding us in life and ministry. I believe the Bible is the authoritative and written witness to God’s self-revelation, begun with God’s covenant people through the Law, and revealed in the person of Jesus Christ, the Living Word of God. Scripture is the standard for all faith and practice and guide for my life. I believe the Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are the Word of God as visible signs instituted by Jesus Christ. By the power of the Holy Spirit, the Word spoken makes effective the grace promised in the signs of water, bread and wine. The sacraments are God’s gifts which are received by faith. In baptism, we are incorporated into the body of Jesus Christ. In Communion, we remember with thanksgiving the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and experience His spiritual presence with us by the inward working of the Holy Spirit. I believe Jesus Christ called the Church into being to proclaim His Gospel. The Church proclaims the Word of God through true preaching and the right administration of the sacraments. The church, which is at the same time a body of sinners and the bride of Christ, has been given the awesome responsibility of continuing Christ’s ministry here on earth. Therefore, the church is called to extend Christ’s ministry of healing and compassion, to exhibit His kingdom, and to stand against evil, inequity, and injustice, until He comes again.



RICHARD JAMES OMANEcclesiastical Status: Honorably Retired

Membership Presbytery: YukonDate of Ordination: Formal Education: Macalester College 1946-48 University of Minnesota 1948 -50, AB Princeton Theological Seminary 1953, BD New College, University of Edinburgh 1953-54, 1957-58, Ph.D

Work History: Princeton Theological Seminary – Instructor 1954-58 Oxford Presbyterian Church, Oxford, PA – Pastor 1958-63 First Presbyterian Church, York, PA – Senior Pastor – 1963-72 Georgetown Presbyterian Church, Washington, DC - Senior Pastor 1972-78 Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Pittsburgh, PA – Howard C. Scharfe Professor of Homiletics

1978-99Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty 1993-99

Other Services: Donegal Presbytery – Candidates Committee/Member, Chair , Ministerial Relations Committee Synod of Pennsylvanie – Candidates Committee General Council, UPCUSA – Long-range Planning Committee National Capital Union Presbytery – Ministerial relations Committee Vocation Agency, UPCUSA, PCUSA – Special Committee Commissioner to Synod three times Commissioner to General Assembly three times General Assembly – Committee on Nomination of Stated Clerk, Committee on Directory for Worship, Presbyteries’ Cooperative Committee on Examinations, Chair of Polity Task Force Pittsburgh Presbytery – General Council, Manual of operations, Committee of Counsel, Ecumenical

Relations Committee, Church and Community Subdivision, Special Committee on Administrative Commissions, Moderator of Presbytery, Committee on Theology and Worship Yukon Presbytery – Consultant to CPM, Administrative Commission, Investigating Committee, Prosecuting Committee, Committee on Mission Strategy, Moderator CPMDistinguished Faculty Fellow in Religion and Philosophy, Sheldon Jackson College, Sitka AK

Statement of Faith

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. God is a spirit, infinite, eternal and unchangeable in his being, holiness, justice, power, goodness and truth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only son, who was conceived by the Holy spirit, crucified, dead and buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits on the right hand of God, from whence He shall judge the quick and the dead.

Even as God is made manifest incarnate in Jesus Christ his son, so is God ever present in the outpouring of His Holy Spirit upon His whole creation, world without end.



Sin is a three-letter word in which the center letter [I] predominates. “I” , not God. “I”, not Christ. “I”, not the Holy Spirit. It is our “I”, our ego which is the source of our sins, affecting all of our human nature.

I believe in two basic sacraments: The Lord’s Supper and Baptism. Both rites incorporate our ingrafting into Christ, our participation as members of the Body of Christ.

I believe in the church, the community of believers. The church is a confessing community. It is the Body of Christ’s people.

I believe in the Scripture(s). Scriptural scholarship has opened to all honest searchers of “Holy Writ” a wealth of biblical insights into the depths of scriptural truth.

Someone once wrote: “The world is our mission field.” And it was and is. Yet, even as I ponder those words, I find myself falling far short of them in my deeds.

LEIGH ANNE RINGEcclesiastical Status: Certified Church Educator

Name of PC(USA) church of membership: Swift Creek Presbyterian Church

Formal Education: Mary Baldwin College, Staunton, Virginia, BA – Psychology; 1993 Presbyterian School of Christian Education, Richmond, VA, MA – Christian Education; 1995Lay Professionals. Church/Denominational work experience you have: 6 to 8 yearsPlease check one of the following:_X_ I certify below that no civil, criminal, ecclesiastical complaint has ever been sustained* or is pending* against me for sexual misconduct; and I have never resigned or been terminated from a position for reasons related to sexual misconduct.

___ I am unable to make the above certification. I offer, instead, the following description of the complaint, termination, or the outcome of the situation with explanatory commentsThe information contained in my Personal Information Form on file with Church Leadership Connection is accurate to the best of my knowledge and may be verified by the calling and employing entity. I hereby authorize the entity to which my Personal Information Form is being sent to inquire concerning any civil or criminal records, or any judicial or proceeding involving me as a defendant, related to sexual misconduct. By means of this release I also authorize any previous employer, and any law enforcement agencies or judicial authorities or ecclesiastical governing bodies to release any and all requested relevant information related to sexual misconduct to the entity to which my Personal Information Form is being sent._X____ I have read this certification and release form and fully understand that the information obtained may be used to deny my employment or any other type of position from the employing entity. I also agree that I will hold harmless the employing or judicial authority or any other entity from any and all claims, liabilities, and causes of action for the legitimate release of any information related to sexual misconduct.Signature _______________ Print Name_Leigh Anne Ring___________ Date_April 30, 2010___Please list your work experience: Paramount’s Kings Dominion – Seasonal Manager in Food & Beverage (1991), Merchandise Manager (1992) and Resale Associate Trainer (1993)Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, Richmond, VA, approx. 400 members, Student Intern with Keri Walker 1993-1995 Summerville Presbyterian Church, Summerville, SC, approx. 600 members, DCE, 1995-1997



2nd Presbyterian Church, Petersburg, VA, approx. 150 members, DCE 1997-1998Bon Air Presbyterian Church, Richmond, VA, approx. 590 members, DCE, 1998-2001

Please list your other service to the Church or denomination for the past 10 years: Teacher Training (First Presbyterian Church, Richmond and Swift Creek)Elder at Swift Creek Presbyterian (Jan. 2007- Dec. 2009)Confirmation Class (Swift Creek)Liaison for Pastor Nominating Committees in POJ (3rd Presbyterian, Richmond; Amelia Presbyterian, and New Covenant Presbyterian)Current Reference Group Member for 2 Educators seeking Certification (Tammy Tipton-Nay at Salisbury and Vicky Bethel at Westminster Presbytery, Charlottesville)Member, Committee on Ministry, POJ (2009-present)

Please describe the characteristics of the church or organization you would like to serve, and the unique gifts, skills and experiences you would bring to the position:

I would like to serve a Presbyterian Church (USA) congregation that seeks to live and serve by biblical principles and reformed traditions. Being the daughter of a Presbyterian minister, I have always known the church to be a place of comfort and encouragement – a place where I learned about the stories of faith in the Bible and saw the life of faith in the people around me. I always felt welcome in church and I seek to create those same feelings for each individual. I seek a ministry that focuses on the Christian Education of children and families, and I believe that this ministry should be integrated with all the areas of the church. Faith involves incorporating what we believe and know as truth into our everyday life. The church therefore shouldn’t separate into adult ministry, children’s ministry, and youth ministry without intentionally working to weave a tapestry, rather than separate quilted squares. My gifts and skills allow me to create and sustain unique programs for age-related groups while keeping an eye on the church’s total ministry. In this way, I can work independently, but also am called to partner with staff and volunteers for a richer, more developed overall ministry. I have been trained in biblical interpretation, reformed theology, human development, religious education theory and practice, and the polity, programs, and mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). I have used this training in churches where I have served as Educator and also as a volunteer in my current congregation.

Please describe your present call and accomplishments: Presently I am a stay-at-home-Mom. When I graduated from college I felt the call to explore

educational ministry in the church because of my positive experience in the church and my abilities to work with all ages. I served three churches as the Director of Christian Education after receiving my Masters Degree. I enjoyed making connections with children, youth, and their families, and serving as a resource for adult education. I completed the certification process for educators because I value the role in the church and knew that I would return to the work. When my husband began to deploy on a regular basis with the Virginia Army National Guard we decided that our family was best served with one stay-at-home parent. An advantage of my calling as an educator was that I was able to use my skills of organization, defining needs and developing a plan to meet those needs, and family ministry in my own family. I was also able to participate in Christian Education as a church member. Through this experience I saw the importance of having programs that are educational, creative, and welcoming. Bible study for children was better than babysitting. I enjoyed adult Sunday School classes that helped me deal with parenting and marital issues within a biblical framework. Connections between the worship service, Sunday School, and the children’s worship time made Sunday morning easier to talk about around the table at Sunday lunch. When my children felt welcomed and engaged it was easier to



get them to church. You do not have to have children to know how to create programs in Christian Education, but for me it has enhanced what I believe about children, their importance to Jesus and the fundamental need for their inclusion in the church.

Please describe your leadership style:Christian Education occurs best in community. Christian Education is a three-stage process.

The introductory level is where you learn that God is love – that God created everything, and that everyone is unique and equally important to God. The intermediate level is where you learn the stories of our faith and begin to get comfortable with the tools of faith – the Bible and prayer. The advanced level is where you begin to apply the truths you have learned with the tools you have honed and see these working out in your day-to-day life. The challenge is that everyone begins this journey in Christian Education at different times and in different ways. Children can follow a predictable time table but allowance needs to be made for children who are ready to jump a level before the rest of their age group or need a refresher course. Adult education opportunities need to include all levels. Christian Education calls us to celebrate and employ our distinct and diverse gifts. As a staff person in a church I never forget that I am working mostly with volunteers. I seek a balance of collaborating with church members, drawing wisdom and practice from colleagues, and exploring new ideas through continuing education. Leadership also entails helping church members match their gifts and abilities with opportunities for service in our church, community, and global ministries. When people feel a connection between their gifts and the volunteer time they are giving to the church, their service is more joyful and productive. Churches often place people in a role such as nursery volunteer and leave them there without an end in sight. Leadership means constantly evaluating program and program effectiveness. An essential component of leadership is training, supporting, and resourcing our volunteers. Leadership in the church often results in spending too much time working and not enough time for personal spiritual development. Leadership means ordering your life in the same way that you are encouraging others to order their lives. Spiritual practices of prayer, study, reflection, and rest are best shared by those who regularly exercise those habits.

What are the key theological issues currently facing the church and society, and how dothey shape your ministry?

The key theological issues facing the church and society are relevance, love, and relationships. The church has a story of faith to tell that has been made relevant by God. God is the author of creation – sovereign over all and all that is to come. The church is called to be a witness to the world, not keeping this good news to ourselves. Christian Education creates programs that not only teach people the story, but allows them to practice faith, and encourages them to share their faith with others. Loving people is the best way of welcoming people. We learn about true love from the Bible. Biblical love is not tainted with personal gain or self-importance. Biblical love is not earned or lost based on a tally sheet of good or bad behaviors. Biblical love is undeserved and yet freely and lavishly given. The world ties love to more contractual constrictions, that love is given in response to something and can be lost or forgotten or abandoned, but the church knows of better love. The world needs to see our story of love. Christian Education should be and show love. Relationships are vital. The church should model creating, sustaining, and enriching relationships. Relationships are hard work and the church should provide opportunities for people to do the work. Christian Education needs to makes use of the benefits of technology without losing the value of relationships. All of these issues are a matter of balance. The church struggles with how to be relevant, show love and encourage relationships without losing responsibility and accountability to biblical principles. This struggle was with us from the beginning of the church as evidenced in the later books of the New Testament. Maintaining this balance is worthy of our time, energy, and imagination.



Statement of Faith

I believe in God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. God the Father is creator of all life. God’s plan is good and his plan will be done. God loved the

world so much that God sent his son to reconcile what we could never accomplish for ourselves. Jesus Christ, son of God, came to earth to teach us what true discipleship looks like. Jesus

demonstrated how to show love to others and how to worship and submit to God. Jesus trusted God so much that he followed God’s plan through his own pain, suffering, and death in order for us to receive the greatest gift of all – salvation. Jesus’ death and resurrection paid the price that we could never pay, and yet in Christ we get to enjoy its benefits. We no longer fear separation from God because of sin, because Jesus’ death took away the power over us of sin and death.

God the Holy Spirit convicts us of the sin in our lives and calls us to repentance. The Holy Spirit reveals how we can follow the teachings of Jesus. The Holy Spirit supports us on our journeys of faith – leading, encouraging, and admonishing.

The Bible tells us stories of faith through people of faith. We see in the Old Testament how God worked with and through people and how God was compassionate even when they were unfaithful. This gives us hope as we often fall short of what we know we should be. In the New Testament we see the life changing act of Jesus Christ which provides us an example of discipleship and the work of the Holy Spirit in the creation of the church.

The church is called to be a witness to the world – a place to grow in our own faith, to encourage others along their journeys, to support through prayer and actions those who need our attention, to learn the stories of the Bible and integrate its truth in our daily lives, to serve the world as those who have an abundant amount of love to share through words and deeds. The church is a family in its best form – and all are welcome!

DAVID WILLIAM BARRYEcclesiastical Status: PC(USA) Candidate

Membership Presbytery: GREATER ATLANTA PRESBYTERYCandidacy Date: 8/6/2009

Formal Education: Fuller Theological Seminary, Master of Divinity, December 2009 Berry College, Bachelor of Music, May 2002

Experience Level: First Ordained Call

Sexual Misconduct Self-Certification Statement:I certify below that no civil, criminal, ecclesiastical complaint has ever been sustained* or is


I have read this certification and release form and fully understand that the information obtained may be used to deny my employment or any other type of position from the employing entity. I also agree that I will hold harmless the employing or judicial authority or any other entity from any and all claims, liabilities, and causes of action for the legitimate release of any information related to sexual misconduct.

Past Experience:



Chaplain Intern:: Huntington Memorial Hospital - Pasadena, California October 2009 – January 2010 Pastoral Intern: Westminster Presbyterian Church - Burbank, California September 2008 – September 2009 Co-President, School of Theology Graduate Union (TGU): Fuller Theological Seminary Pasadena, California June 2008 – June 2009 Missionary/Teacher: Beirut Evangelical School - Beirut, Lebanon February 2005 – October 2006 Music Associate: Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church - Marietta, Georgia July 2003 – June 2004 Interim Director of Handbells, Music Intern: Peachtree Presbyterian Church - Atlanta, Georgia August 2002 – June 2003

Other Services:Company of New Pastors, 2009–2010Student Advisory Board, Office of Presbyterian Ministries, Fuller Theological Seminary, 2008–2009Presbymergent Coordinating Group, 2007–2008Blogger, Presbyterian Global Fellowship, 2006–2008Missionary, Synod of Syria & Lebanon, 2005–2006Mission trips to Lebanon, Syria, & Egypt, 2004–2007

Church Characteristics Desired:This community:Loves God and one another;Follows Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior;Listens discerningly to the movement of the Holy Spirit through prayer;Seeks and serves the Kingdom of God in all their endeavors;Participates in the Missio Dei and the Ministry of Reconciliation;Worships God regularly with sincerity and authenticity;Creates fellowship and belonging reflecting the cultures of its neighborhood;Practices deep theological reflection and spiritual disciplines as a community;Actively wrestles with the challenging questions of contextualization;Acknowledges and confronts their faults, living lives of transparency and integrity;Holds a high respect for all humans and their needs.I bring:

A love for Jesus and a passion and excitement for serving the Kingdom of God both near and far. Experience and gifts in communicating, global missions, preaching, technology, and missional vision. People around me describe me as an outgoing and gregarious individual with a warm and caring presence who loves to laugh. I easily adapt to new environments, am flexible in many ministry contexts, and am creative and imaginative in my approaches to ministry.

Learn more about me at: www.davewbarry.com

Accomplishments in present call:I am seeking my first call into ordained ministry. While a student at Fuller Theological Seminary,

I maintained an active participation in the leadership of Westminster Presbyterian Church where I served as Pastoral Intern. In this role, I was primarily responsible for assisting in the weekly liturgy at Westminster’s two Sunday morning services and preaching on more than 8 Sundays (two services per


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Sunday). As a preacher, my sermons were well received by the congregation, and many described my preaching as effective, engaging, and transformative.

While at Fuller, I held two significant leadership roles. In my second year, I was chosen to serve on the Student Advisory Board (SAB) for the Office of Presbyterian ministries, where I hosted events and gathering aimed at fostering fellowship and community among Presbyterian students.

In my final year I was elected as Co-President of the student body and as such I successfully recruited, trained, and equipped a team of over 70 volunteers from a diverse spectrum of the student population. My leadership responsibilities emphasized relationship building and encouraging conversation and dialog not only between an international, intercultural, intergenerational, and interdenominational student body, but also between students and faculty, staff, and Board of Trustee Members.

In these positions, I used my natural capacity for networking, connecting, and relationship building to successfully implement and expand my ministries.

Leadership Style:I am at my best as a consensus and bridge builder, bringing together different opinions, groups,

and departments to work for the Kingdom. As a people-oriented person, my focus is on engaging people into the ministry of the church and encouraging and enabling those around me, helping them to feel included and important as we work towards successful ministry partnership. I have a large capacity for meeting others and helping them feel welcomed and understood. My connectional gifts serve as vision catalysts for ministry and mission.

Key Theological Issues:Today’s church exists in a cultural environment where society is the constant advocate that we

never have enough. Never before in human existence has there been a time such as now where abundance outweighs need, yet our culture has developed into one which demands the insatiable consumption of material goods.

There has been an attempt to overwhelm the voices of the Gospel by the constant gonging of marketers and their unyielding broadcasts that there is always more to be consumed. The words of Jesus to the rich man in Mark 10 and Luke 18 are drowned out by the message that we can never have enough. It is as though the corporate rulers of this world suggest one can buy their salvation and that one’s comfort in life and death is knowing they have more (and better) possessions than the next person.

For the past few decades the church has become a distributor of services instead of a facilitator for faith and relationship. As they drive toward seeker-sensitivity, churches have pioneered more ways to draw people into the church instead of sending them out, as Jesus commissioned in Matthew 28.

True stewardship would reflect what the church produces in terms of how it serves its neighborhood. The customer of the church is the lost sheep, not the average pew-dweller. Today’s church still has much to learn from the fellowship reflected in Acts 2:43f. Jesus set an example as a counter-cultural force, and so the church should work towards being a counter-consumerist force in society.

Statement Of FaithI place my faith in the One, Living, and Triune God; who speaks the world into being; who

crafts the earth, and all within it; who breathes life into humans; who unconditionally loves all humans; who



extends the providence of the Creator to humans for the care of the creation; who is deeply hurt by the rebellion of humans in the sin of idolatry; who is Holy, and is thus separated from sinful humans; who is working in the world to reconcile humans to the Creator; who is faithful in covenant, and unchanging in character; who loves justice and righteousness; who is revealed in Jesus Christ.

I trust in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior; who was God incarnate, a human being, in the flesh, born into the history of the world; who was not made but eternally exists with God as the Word of God; who calls upon humans to repent of their sin; who announces the in-breaking of God’s Kingdom into the creation; who loves the poor, the lost, and the sinner; who declares God’s justice; who lived without sin; who gave of himself freely, even unto death; who died; who in his death, took all the sins of humans upon himself; who reconciles all humans to God through his death; who was raised from death by God; who is crowned Lord of all that is; who makes those who confess him as Lord a new creation and gives them eternal life; who judges all humans for their sin; who saves those who confess him as Lord from God’s justice; who will return to rule over the new heaven and earth; who gives the Holy Spirit to all.

I trust in the Holy Spirit, the breath of God; who was promised by Jesus Christ; who inspired the writing of the word of God; who speaks the word of God to humans through the scriptures; who persuades humans to profess Jesus Christ as Lord; who unites humans with Jesus Christ; who calls humans into new life together; who sanctifies humans; who empowers humans to partake in God’s work in the world; who comforts humans in their sufferings; who guides humans into a true knowledge of God.

I believe the Bible is a collection of historic documents of various literary forms written by humans and records God’s covenant with humans. It is a reliable source for the revelation of God and an understanding of the relationship between humans and God, and as such it is the primary authority for our faith and practice. Just as the Holy Spirit has inspired the authors of The Bible, the Holy Spirit illumines our interpretation of these ancient documents in our present context.

I believe the Church is the imperfect body of humans whom God has called together and which is bound by the Holy Spirit. The people of the Church affirm Jesus Christ as Lord and join with the creation in worshiping God. The purpose of the Church is to carry out God’s mission to declare God’s Kingdom by sharing the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ with the world, baptizing new believers, loving its neighbors, seeking justice and peace, fostering spiritual growth as disciples of Jesus Christ, and publicly proclaiming the Word of God.

I believe the sacraments of the Church are those signs and symbols which God has given to the people of The Church. Baptism is an outward sign of the inward sealing of God’s covenant promise by the Holy Spirit, our joyful union with Jesus Christ in his death and resurrection, and our inclusion into the community of God’s people. The Lord’s Supper is a spiritual meal celebrating the grace we receive in the reconciliation between God and the creation and symbolizes God’s abundance towards all humans.

POJ 2010 BUDGET POJ

(Unrestricted Net Assets)

Jan - August Budget $ Over Budget

Income

Shared Mission Support/Per Capita 346,938.84 741,818.00 -394,879.16

General Assembly Shared Mission Support/Per Capita 139,213.99 337,734.00 -198,520.01

Checking Account Interest 11.93 50.00 -38.07

Endowment-Church Dev/Redev Proj. 118,160.00 -118,160.00

Insurance Dividend Income - Brotherhood 223.00 -223.00



Other Designated Income 11,028.00 16,500.00 -5,472.00

497,192.76 1,214,485.00 -717,292.24

Camp Hanover Income 412,851.53 615,976.00 -203,124.47

910,044.29 1,830,461.00

SYNOD OF MID-ATLANTIC MISSION

Synod Support 7,350.00 19,600.00 -12,250.00

GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Per Capita 16,512.65 166,259.10 -149,746.45

Shared Mission Support 25,125.22 171,474.90 -146,349.68

41,637.87 337,734.00 -296,096.13

ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD

5101 · Administrative Board Expenses 926.54 750.00 176.54

5102 · Communications 16,855.03 30,000.00 -13,144.97

POJ Staff

5104 · Salaries 107,807.31 173,863.35 -66,056.04

5105 · Housing Allowances 17,723.99 27,250.65 -9,526.66

5106 · Payroll Taxes 9,019.81 13,228.00 -4,208.19

5107 · Auto expense-Gen Pres 1,307.38 2,500.00 -1,192.62

5110 · Pension/medical expense 30,378.67 41,521.00 -11,142.33

5117 · Staff Professional Expenses 307.94 600.00 -292.06

5117-1 - Professional Exp. - Rhyne 878.98 3,000.00 -2,121.02

5118 · Medical Reimbursement 5,513.72 10,000.00 -4,486.28

Total POJ Staff 172,937.80 271,963.00 -99,025.20

5120 · Presbytery Meeting Expenses 570.51 1,000.00 -429.49

5132 - Victoria Commission 134.08 0.00 134.08

Total ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD 191,423.96 303,713.00 -112,423.12

CAMP HANOVER MINISTRY BOARD

6203 · Dues & Subscriptions 2,786.00 3,800.00 -1,014.00

Food Costs

6221 · Summer Camp 33,050.64 42,500.00 -9,449.36

6222 · Retreat 10,304.02 28,000.00 -17,695.98

6224 - Garden 13.53 500 -486.47

Total Food Costs 43,368.19 71,000.00 -27,631.81

Insurance

6231 · Property/General Liability 10,416.82 13,000.00 -2,583.18

6232 · Campers/Counselors 3,003.53 4,500.00 -1,496.47

6233 · Workers Comp. 9,001.70 6,500.00 2,501.70

6234 · Vehicles 2,933.76 6,000.00 -3,066.24

Total Insurance 25,355.81 30,000.00 -4,644.19

Maintenance

6241 · Buildings 2,323.05 5,500.00 -3,176.95

6242 · Vehicles 1,948.12 4,500.00 -2,551.88

6243 · Miscellaneous 171.39 2,500.00 -2,328.61



6245 · Equipment 508.46 1,500.00 -991.54

6246 · Grounds 639.92 3,500.00 -2,860.08

6247 · Kitchen equipment 307.45 2,500.00 -2,192.55

6248 · Pools 37.89 1,500.00 -1,462.11

6249 · Manse impovements 393.02 1,500.00 -1,106.98

Total Maintenance 6,329.30 23,000.00 -16,670.70

Office Expense

6251 · Postage 1,347.04 2,800.00 -1,452.96

6252 · Telephone 2,616.77 4,000.00 -1,383.23

6253 · Equipment 2,127.20 3,500.00 -1,372.80

6254 · Supplies 1,509.05 2,800.00 -1,290.95

Total Office Expense 7,600.06 13,100.00 -5,499.94

Program Expenses

6260 - Program Materials 782.19 1,500.00 -717.81

6261 · Trip fees 3,965.99 6,000.00 -2,034.01

6262 · Miscellaneous 2,695.73 5,000.00 -2,304.27

6263 · Gasoline 3,170.31 3,800.00 -629.69

6264 - Horseback Riding 27,200.00 27,500.00 -300.00

6265 · Swimming pool supplies 3,187.81 3,000.00 187.81

6266 · Kitchen Eqt/Supplies 1,819.07 3,500.00 -1,680.93

6267 · Craft Supplies 193.00 800.00 -607.00

6268 · Film/Develop./Printing 23.47 350.00 -326.53

6269 - Climbing Wall 1,064.31 1,000.00 64.31

6270 · Waterfront 250.00 -250.00

6271 · Medical 49.14 500.00 -450.86

6272 - Trip/Campsite Equipment 626.78 1,100.00 -473.22

6273 · Laundry 327.16 350.00 -22.84

6274 · Recreational 200.00 -200.00

Total Program Expenses 45,104.96 54,850.00 -9,745.04

6275 · Promotion & publicity 16,466.01 16,500.00 -33.99

6276 · Staff Recruiting 73.56 1,000.00 -926.44

6277 - Day Camp Expenses 6,333.59 5,000.00 1,333.59

- Capital Replacement Transfers 15,000.00 20,000.00 -5,000.00

6280 - Development Office 2,421.45 7,750.00 -5,328.55

Salaries

6244 · Part-time Labor 5,256.55 12,000.00 -6,743.45

6202 · Cleaning expense 4,871.16 8,500.00 -3,628.84

6281 · Camp Hanover Staff 137,974.28 214,344.00 -76,369.72

6282 · Counselors 90,570.24 113,000.00 -22,429.76

6283 · Cooks 10,757.94 18,000.00 -7,242.06

6284 · Retreat Workers 6,222.35 12,250.00 -6,027.65

6285 · Pathfinders 3,125.00 3,500.00 -375.00

6286 · International Staff 14,446.50 6,000.00 8,446.50

6287 · Payroll taxes 17,428.71 28,250.00 -10,821.29



6295 - Payroll expenses 3,267.05 3,400.00 -132.95

6289 -Pension/med expense 43,449.47 63,500.00 -20,050.53

Total Salaries 337,369.25 482,744.00 -145,374.75

6290 · Staff Training 781.52 2,250.00 -1,468.48

6291 · Store expense 5,763.98 5,000.00 763.98

6292 · Supplies 2,714.64 4,000.00 -1,285.36

6293 · Travel 2,014.06 6,250.00 -4,235.94

6294 - Cont Ed 800.00 -800.00

Utilities

6210 · Electricity 8,910.50 15,000.00 -6,089.50

6211 · Propane 5,241.93 8,500.00 -3,258.07

6212 · Oil 6,544.18 10,000.00 -3,455.82

6213 · Waste removal 2,153.02 3,200.00 -1,046.98

Total Utilities 22,849.63 36,700.00 -13,850.37

Total CAMP HANOVER MINISTRY BOARD 542,332.01 783,744.00 -241,411.99

CONGREGATIONAL MINISTRIES BOARD

5201 · Congr. Minist. Board Admin. 250.00 -250.00

Related Bodies

5202 · Black Caucus 405.59 1,500.00 -1,094.41

5205 · Presbyterian Women 4,500.00 6,000.00 -1,500.00

5206 · Presbyterian Men 100.00 -100.00

Total Related Bodies 4,905.59 7,600.00 -2,694.41

5260 · New Church Development

5261 · Arabic Church Fellowship 8,750.00 15,000.00 -6,250.00

5299 - New NCD Projects/Training 6,363.22 7,000.00

Percept 6,160.00 -6,160.00

5269 - Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church 30,000.00 40,000.00 -10,000.005271 - Land Purchases for New Church Develop. 32,804.48 50,000.00 -17,195.52

Total 5260 · New Church Development 77,917.70 118,160.00 -39,605.52

5230 · Church Revitalization & Redevel

5253 · Small Church Summer Program 6,868.51 12,000.00 -5,131.49

Total 5230 · Church Revitalization & Redevel 6,868.51 12,000.00 -5,131.49

Evangelism & Renewal

5282 · Programs in Evangelism 750.00 -750.00

Total Evangelism & Renewal 0.00 750.00 -750.00

Total CONGREGATIONAL MINISTRIES BOARD 89,691.80 138,760.00 -49,068.20

LEADERSHIP MINISTRIES BOARD

Nurturing Congregations Committ

5218 · Leadership Development 1,500.00 -1,500.00

5220 - The Resource Center 2,150.00 4,000.00 -1,850.00

Total Nurturing Congregations 2,150.00 5,500.00 -3,350.00

5302 · Professional Develop. Events 3,000.00 -3,000.00

5306 · Leaderhip Ministries Board Admin. 171.40 600.00 -428.60

5307 · Continuing Ed. Support/Sch. 500.00 1,000.00 -500.00



5308 · Retired Minister Group

5308-1 Retired Minister Income -42.00

Total Retired Minister Group -42.00 500.00 -542.00

5310 - Administrative Asst. Workshop 145.94 300.00 -154.06

5311 - Youth Ministry 25,701.32

5311-1 Youth Ministry Income -14,412.00

Total Youth Ministry 11,289.32 15,470.00 -4,180.68

5312 - Older Adult Ministry Expense 179.86

5312-1 Older Adult Income -56.00

Older Adult Ministry 123.86 1,500.00 -1,376.14

5219 - Worship Conference

5219-1 Worship Conference Income

Total Worship Conference 0.00 1,500.00 -1,500.00

Total LEADERSHIP MINISTRIES BOARD 14,338.52 29,370.00 -15,031.48PUBLIC MINISTRIES BOARD

5401 · Public Ministry Board Admin. 272.43 500.00 -227.57

Campus Ministries

5421 · University of Virginia 14,133.36 21,200.00 -7,066.64

5422 · Virginia State University 4,000.00 6,000.00 -2,000.00

5423 · University of Mary Washington 20,000.00 30,000.00 -10,000.00

5424 - VCU 3,350.00 3,500.00 -150.00

Total Campus Ministries 41,483.36 60,700.00 -19,216.64

5403 - Eastminster Presbyterian Church 12,666.64 19,000.00 -6,333.36

5428 - Mission Trip Grants 1,500.00 3,000.00 -1,500.00

5430 - VA Center for Public Policy 3,750.00 5,000.00 -1,250.00

5431 - VA Council of Churches 4,500.00 6,000.00 -1,500.00

Total PUBLIC MINISTRIES BOARD 64,172.43 94,200.00 -30,027.57

BUSINESS AFFAIR COMMITTEE

Presbytery Office Expense

5502 · Insurance 3,821.79 4,600.00 -778.21

5505 · Office supplies 1,900.88 4,000.00 -2,099.12

5506 · Postage 1,908.81 3,500.00 -1,591.19

5507 · Telephone 4,154.12 6,000.00 -1,845.88

5509 · Equipment Maintenance/Purchase 500.00 -500.00

5511 · Audit 10,500.00 10,500.00 0.00

5512 · Payroll expense 650.20 600.00 50.20

5515 · Xerox-meter usage 4,119.13 5,000.00 -880.87

5541 - Rent Expense 23,759.12 35,640.00 -11,880.88

Total Presbytery Office Expense 50,814.05 70,340.00 -19,525.95

5540 · General Presbyter Expenses 517.83 500.00 17.83

5560 · Business Affairs Comm. Expenses 190.54 500.00 -309.46

5530 - Capital Replacement Transfer Expense 3,750.00 7,500.00 -3,750.00

Total BUSINESS AFFAIR COMMITTEE 55,272.42 78,840.00 -23,567.58

COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY



5600 - Student Indebtedness Program 2,500.00 5,000.00 -2,500.00

5601 · Committee on Ministry Admin. 1,485.84 4,500.00 -3,014.16

5602 · Training Events 500.00 -500.00

Total COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY 3,985.84 10,000.00 -6,014.16

COMMITTEE ON PREP FOR MINISTRY

5701 · Scholarships 20,750.00 22,000.00 -1,250.00

5702 · Psychological evaluations 1,122.34 2,500.00 -1,377.66

5703 · Comm on Prep for Min Admin 503.36 1,500.00 -996.64

5710 · Travel 540.00 1,500.00 -960.00

Total COMMITTEE ON PREP FOR MINISTRY 22,915.70 27,500.00 -4,584.30

5900 · NOMINATIONS COMM

5901 · Admin. Expenses 302.71 1,000.00 -697.29

5903 - GA Alternate Commissioners 5,992.29 5,000.00 992.29

Total 5900 · NOMINATIONS COMM 6,295.00 6,000.00 295.00

5950 · PERMANENT JUDICIAL COMMISION 527.46 1,000.00 -472.54

1,039,943.01 1,830,461.00 -790,517.99

Net Income -129,898.72 0.00 -129,898.72


STATEMENT OF INTENTJuly 12, 2010

2008 2009 2010

Church/Location membership Intent Intent UNDESIG DES PER CAP ECO POJ % OTHER TOTAL

totals

Aberdour, Emporia 47 1,320.00 1,320.00 1,320.00 924.00 1,320.00

All Souls, Richmond 142 3,000.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,050.00 1,500.00

Amelia, Amelia 99 1,000.00 0.00 0.00

Ampthill, Richmond 92 5,500.00 5,600.00 5,600.00 3,920.00 5,600.00

Ashland, Ashland 95 3,000.00 3,000.00 2,250.00 750.00 2,100.00 3,000.00

Bethany, Charles City 8 700.00 700.00 700.00 490.00 700.00

Bethesda, Nottoway 35 250.00 250.00 175.00 250.00

Bethlehem, Mechanicsville, 157 7,800.00 7,800.00 7,800.00 5,460.00 7,800.00

Beulah, Mechanicsville 62 0.00 0.00 0.00

Blackstone, Blackstone 162 5,600.00 5,600.00 2,797.00 1,825.15 977.85 3,920.00 5,600.00

Blue Ridge, Ruckersville 115 3,500.00 3,500.00 3,500.00 2,450.00 3,500.00

Bon Air, Richmond 590 40,700.00 0.00 0.00

Bott Memorial, Dewitt 56 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 1,400.00 2,000.00

Brandermill, Midlothian 449 43,800.0041,089.0

0 41,089.00 28,762.30 41,089.00

Brett-Reed, West Point 48 4,500.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 3,500.00 5,000.00

Burkeville, Burkeville 62 2,000.00 2,000.00 1,400.00 2,000.00

Byrd, Goochland 72 2,400.00 2,400.00 2,400.00 1,680.00 2,400.00

Campbell Memorial, Weems 204 18,700.0015,300.0

0 6,700.00 7,100.00 9,660.00 1,500.00 15,300.00

Charlottesville First, Charltsvl. 1,368 19,345.0025,000.0

0 25,000.00 17,500.00 25,000.00

Chase City First, Chase City 13 100.00 0.00 0.00

Chester, Chester 1,002 33,000.0033,000.0

0 26,246.00 6,754.00 23,100.00 33,000.00

Christ, Richmond 88 3,600.00 0.00 0.00

Christian Arabic Church, Richmond 72 0.00 0.00

Colonial Heights, Col. Heights 96 7,976.00 8,300.00 7,470.00 5,229.00 830.00 8,300.00

Concord, McKenney 70 3,000.00 3,000.00 800.00 2,200.00 2,100.00 3,000.00

Cove, Covesville 60 4,800.00 4,800.00 4,000.00 2,800.00 800.00 4,800.00


Covenant, Petersburg 70 3,227.00 3,500.00 3,500.00 2,450.00 3,500.00

Crestwood, Richmond 924 0.00 0.00

Culpepper, Culpepper 497 12,000.0012,000.0

0 9,000.00 3,000.00 8,400.00 12,000.00

Eastminster, Richmond 70 5,000.00 5,300.00 5,300.00 3,710.00 5,300.00

Ebenezer, Kenbridge 33 400.00 0.00 0.00

Emporia First, Emporia 107 5,425.00 5,425.00 5,375.00 3,762.50 50.00 5,425.00

Fairfield, Richmond 424 7,200.00 7,200.00 7,200.00 5,040.00 7,200.00

Forest Hill, Richmond 114 2,300.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 1,750.00 2,500.00

Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg 1,192 76,300.0073,300.0

0 48,300.00 7,500.00 39,060.00 17,500.00 73,300.00

Gayton Kirk, Richmond 100 0.00 0.00

Genito, Powhatan 58 2,000.00 2,400.00 2,400.00 1,680.00 2,400.00

Ginter Park, Richmond 305 15,000.0015,000.0

0 15,000.00 10,500.00 15,000.00

Gordonsville, Gordonsville 57 1,400.00 0.00 0.00

Grace Covenant, Richmond 393 3,600.00 0.00 0.00

Greenwood, Chesterfield 84 600.00 600.00 600.00 420.00 600.00

Gregory Memorial, Prince George 170 4,900.00 4,500.00 4,500.00 3,150.00 4,500.00

Hartwood, Hartwood 154 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 2,100.00 3,000.00

Hawkins Memorial, Dewitt 65 300.00 300.00 300.00 210.00 300.00

Hebron, Manakin-Sabot 225 4,385.00 3,100.00 600.00 2,500.00 2,170.00 3,100.00

Hopewell First, Hopewell 95 3,500.00 0.00 0.00

Kings Chapel, Doswell 36 1,800.00 3,200.00 3,200.00 2,240.00 3,200.00

Kirk O'Cliff, Mineral 66 4,000.00 4,000.00 3,400.00 600.00 2,800.00 4,000.00

Lakeside, Richmond 221 6,960.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Laurel, Glen Allen 118 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 2,800.00 4,000.00

Lawrenceville, Lawrenceville 12 2,000.00 0.00 0.00

Lord Jesus Korean, Richmond 315 15,000.0016,000.0

0 16,000.00 11,200.00 16,000.00

Louisa, Louisa 46 1,000.00 2,000.00 600.00 400.00 700.00 1,000.00 2,000.00

Madison, Madison 154 8,910.00 8,000.00 8,000.00 5,600.00 8,000.00

Mattoax, Amelia 42 1,500.00 0.00 0.00

Meadows, Charlottesville 275 10,000.0010,000.0

0 10,000.00 7,000.00 10,000.00

Mechanicsville, Mechanicsville 200 2,000.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,400.00 2,000.00



Milden, Sharps 121 9,875.0010,097.0

0 10,097.00 7,067.90 10,097.00

Milford, Milford 43 1,800.00 1,980.00 1,980.00 1,386.00 1,980.00

Mitchells, Mitchells 121 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,050.00 1,500.00

Montrose, Richmond 44 500.00 500.00 500.00 350.00 500.00

New Covenant, Richmond 91 3,000.00 3,500.00 3,500.00 2,450.00 3,500.00

New Hanover, Mechanicsville 852 0.00 0.00

Oak Grove, Amelia 29 550.00 550.00 183.00 184.00 183.00 385.00 550.00

Ogden, Broadnax 24 450.00 450.00 450.00 315.00 450.00

Olivet, Charlottesville 428 32,550.0034,400.0

0 14,000.00 4,000.00 12,600.00 16,400.00 34,400.00

Orange, Orange 182 12,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 4,200.00 6,000.00

Overbrook, Richmond 204 18,000.0017,200.0

0 12,226.00 3,400.00 1,574.00 12,040.00 17,200.00

Petersburg Second, Petersburg 222 1,500.00 0.00 0.00

Petersburg Third, Petersburg 66 1,024.00 1,445.74 1,445.74 1,012.02 1,445.74

Pine Grove, Amelia 16 0.00 0.00

Praise the Lord (Ju-Chan-Yang 128

Providence Forge, Prov. Forge 215 8,500.00 9,000.00 4,500.00 3,150.00 4,500.00 9,000.00

Providence, Gum Spring 84 4,000.00 0.00 0.00

Providence, Powhatan 55 1,650.00 1,815.00 1,815.00 1,270.50 1,815.00

Pryor Memorial, Crewe 78 1,500.00 1,500.00 300.00 300.00 420.00 900.00 1,500.00

Rennie Memorial, Amelia 24 800.00 800.00 800.00 560.00 800.00

Richmond First United, Richmond 114 3,700.00 0.00 0.00

Richmond First, Richmond 1,709 128,000.00 0.00 0.00

Richmond Second, Richmond 695 45,800.0

0 40,000.00 5,800.00 32,060.00 45,800.00

Richmond Third, Richmond 1,428 0.00 0.00

River Road, Richmond 675 30,000.0030,000.0

0 30,000.00 21,000.00 30,000.00

Rivermont, Chester 58 750.00 750.00 750.00 525.00 750.00

Rockfish, Nellysford 226 14,837.0014,445.0

0 12,305.00 8,613.50 2,140.00 14,445.00

Rosewood, Hopewell 40 0.00 0.00

Salem, Studley 29 2,300.00 2,300.00 2,300.00 1,610.00 2,300.00

Salisbury, Midlothian 1,238 58,000.0052,000.0

0 52,000.00 36,400.00 52,000.00Sandston, Sandston 186 11,400.00 11,400.0 10,000.00 650.00 7,455.00 750.00 11,400.00



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Scottsville, Scottsville 38 500.00 500.00 500.00 350.00 500.00

South Hill, South Hill 71 1,850.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 1,400.00 2,000.00

South Plains, Keswick 151 3,250.00 3,000.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 2,100.00 3,000.00

Southminster, Richmond 451 15,000.0012,000.0

0 12,000.00 8,400.00 12,000.00

Spotsylvania, Fredksburg 736 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

St. Andrews, Kilmarnock 220 18,315.0014,973.0

0 6,293.00 1,580.00 5,511.10 7,100.00 14,973.00

St. Giles, Richmond 542 4,500.00 0.00 0.00

St. James, King William 46 250.00 0.00 0.00

Summit, Stafford 434 13,500.0013,500.0

0 13,500.00 9,450.00 13,500.00

Swift Creek, Richmond 386 13,500.0013,500.0

0 9,500.00 4,000.00 9,450.00 13,500.00

Tabor, Crozet 104 2,500.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 1,400.00 2,000.00

Tappahannock, Tapphannock 53 13,581.0013,600.0

0 9,141.00 6,398.70 4,459.00 13,600.00

Three Chopt, Richmond 511 40,375.0040,800.0

0 40,800.00 28,560.00 40,800.00

Thyne Memorial, Chase City 24 600.00 600.00 600.00 420.00 600.00

Trinity, Richmond 64 3,000.00 0.00 0.00

Tuckahoe, Richmond 511 35,756.0031,750.0

0 28,750.00 3,000.00 22,225.00 31,750.00

Village, Richmond 55 2,004.00 2,004.00 2,004.00 1,402.80 2,004.00

Waddell Memorial, Rapidan 25 1,000.00 800.00 800.00 560.00 800.00

Wesley, Weems 75 2,100.00 1,900.00 1,900.00 1,330.00 1,900.00

Westminster, Charlottesville 803 75,000.0075,000.0

0 75,000.00 52,500.00 75,000.00

Westminster, Petersburg 66 500.00 0.00 0.00

Westminster, Richmond 194 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 4,200.00 6,000.00

Woodlawn, Hopewell 116 2,100.00 0.00 0.00

Woodville, Richmond 79 3,750.00 3,800.00 3,800.00 2,660.00 3,800.00

Wyliesburg, Wyliesburg 40 700.00 700.00 490.00 700.00

Zion Hill, Amelia 29 0.00 0.00

1,028,665.00 844,343.74 716,891.00 54,639.15 13,438.85 1,445.74 550,490.32 57,929.00 844,343.74


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