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1 2014 Southern Ohio Synod Assembly Wittenberg University June 6-7 June 6 10 am 4 pm Rostered Leaders Educational Event Courtyard by Marriott Hotel 10 am noon Workshops Wittenberg University 1:30 3:30 pm Workshops Wittenberg University 5 pm 6 pm Worship Weaver Chapel 7:30 pm Synod Council Meeting Courtyard by Marriott Hotel June 7 7 am Assembly check- in and registration HPER Center Gym 8 am- 8:30 am ***NEW*** Robert s Rules of Order Tutoral HPER Center For new voting members or anyone interested in better understanding parliamentary procedure for Assembly 9 am- 2 pm Vendor Fair HPER Center Gym 9 am Plenary Session 1 Opening of Assembly and Worship Together Greetings and Introductions Bishop Suzanne Dillahunt Credentials Report Rev. Steve Kimm Adoption of Agenda and Rules of Procedure Bishop Suzanne Dillahunt Greetings from Wittenberg Dr. Christopher Duncan, Provost Nominations committee Mrs. Jane Lane Bible Study 1 Rev. Dr. Rick Barger Elections Rev. Steve Kimm Report from Synod Council Vice President Mrs. Barbara Klatt Report from Synod Council Secretary Mr. Roy Hart Report from the Synod Council Treasurer Mr. Mike Knilans Break Please visit our vendors as you enjoy some snacks and beverages Bishop Report Bishop Suzanne Dillahunt Elections Report and if necessary 2nd ballot Rev. Steve Kimm Mission Moment Housekeeping Announcements Rev. Katie Kerrigan and Mrs. Jan Borchers 12:30 pm Lunch in Student Center Cafeteria (CDR) Bishop s Luncheon in Alumni Room, 2 nd Floor of Student Center 1:45 pm Plenary Session 2 5:30 pm Adjourn Music and Prayer ELCA Report Rev. Don McCoid Resolutions Rev. Bob Abrams Faith Webbing Mr. Gary Pecuch Bible Study 2 Rev. Dr. Rick Barger Mission Moment Break Please visit our vendors as you enjoy some snacks and beverages Constitutional Changes Mrs. Linda Cregan Fiscal Proposal Mr. Mike Knilans, Rev. Dona Johnson, and Finance Team Elections report and if necessary 3rd ballot Rev. Steve Kimm 2015 Compensation Guidelines Rev. Jeff Wick Mission Moment Thanks Bishop Suzanne Dillahunt Sending Worship and Closing of the Assembly Subject to Change 8

2 PROPOSED RULES OF PROCEDURE 1. General Rules a. Proxy or absentee voting is not permitted. b. The right to speak on the assembly floor includes i. Voting members of the assembly ii. Retired clergy even if not granted voting privileges iii. On leave from call rostered leaders even if not granted voting privileges iv. Members of the synod council v. Chairpersons of standing committees for committees of the synod council who are not voting members of the synod assembly are accorded voice but not vote on all business relevant to the committee s work c. Motions shall be submitted in writing on the form provided in the pre- assembly materials packet. Forms are also available at the Assembly Manager s table in the front of the Assembly Hall. d. Speeches: Unless otherwise determined by a majority of the Assembly, all speeches during discussion shall be limited to two minutes. e. Point of Order: Any member may submit a point of order or procedure to the chair and may, if necessary, interrupt a speaker for that purpose. f. Withdrawal of a Motion: Any motion or amendment must be withdrawn by permission of the Assembly. g. A majority of registered voting members shall constitute a quorum. 2. Nominations and Elections a. The consent of all nominees shall have been obtained prior to their nomination. Time constraints prevent distribution of biographical information for persons nominated from the floor. b. Unless otherwise provided for in the Southern Ohio Synod Constitution and Bylaws, on the second ballot for any election, the voting will be limited to two persons for each open position receiving the highest number of votes on the previous ballot. c. Unless otherwise provided for in the Southern Ohio Synod Constitution and Bylaws, on the third ballot for any elections, a plurality shall be sufficient for election. 9

3 3. Consideration of the Budget a. Proposed changes to the budget that increase spending must include details regarding how the change will be funded. 4. Consideration of Resolutions a. Resolutions to be considered by the assembly shall be received in writing by the synod office by March 15, in accordance with the synod constitution, to be considered by the Reference and Counsel Committee. The committee shall report on such resolutions to the assembly, whether a recommendation for discussion and Assembly action, referral to an appropriate synod committee, no action, or postponement of further discussion until next Assembly (with possible interim action, if appropriate.) Actions of the Reference and Counsel Committee shall be final unless the Assembly chooses to discuss such actions by a majority vote. b. Resolutions of an urgent nature, which could not be submitted prior to the above deadline because of changing situations in the church or the world shall be submitted in writing to the Reference and Counsel Committee Chairperson, by 10 am on Saturday, June 7, 2014 for consideration by the Reference and Counsel Committee. The committee, in consultation with the bishop and Executive Committee, may decline to report such resolutions or may report such resolutions to the Assembly as in item (a) above. c. The Reference and Counsel Committee shall grant or deny permission to distribute material to assembly voting members. 10

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5 SOUTHERN OHIO SYNOD Congregational Giving February 2013 through January 2014 Name City Number 2013 Mission Support Other Gifts rec'd by SOS TOTAL Abiding Christ Lutheran(#4755Fairborn Fairborn , , , Advent Ev. Lutheran Ch(#4538Upper Arling Upper Arlington , , , All Saints Lutheran Chur #4684 Cincinnati Cincinnati All Saints Lutheran Church (#4535Worthi Worthington , , , All Shepherds Lutheran Ch(#30044 Lewis Ctr) Lewis Center Ascension Lutheran Ch #4687 Cincinn Cincinnati , , Ascension Lutheran Church #4513 Columbus Columbus , , Atonement Lutheran Church (#13098Cincin Cincinnati , , , Augsburg Lutheran Church(C#13099Cincinna) Cincinnati , , , Bethel Ev. Lutheran Church (#4699Springfi Springfield , , Bethel Lutheran Church #13198 Grove City Grove City , , Bethel Lutheran Church(#13059Russell) Russell's Point , , , Bethlehem Lutheran Church(#13253) Middletown , , Brandt Evang Lutheran #4694 Tipp City , , Calvary Lutheran Church #4512 Chillicothe Chillicothe , , , Calvary Orth Lutheran Church #30984 Lancaster Lancaster Christ Evan Lutheran Chur(C#4536Heath) Heath , , Christ Lutheran Church (#13127Bexley) Bexley , , , Christ Lutheran Church Of Hamburg4521Lanc Lancaster Christ Lutheran Church(#04646Athens) Athens , , , Christ The King Luth Ch#4667 St. Clairsv St. Clairsville , , Christ The King Lutheran Church #4742Center Centerville , , Christ The King Lutheran Church #16192 West Che West Chester , , Christ's Ev. Lutheran Church04652Cambridge Cambridge , , , Clinton Heights Lutheran Church(13128Col) Columbus , , Covenant Lutheran Church(#07617)St Paris St Paris , , David Ev. Lutheran Church Canal Winc Canal Winchester , , , Drumm's Lutheran Church (#13293 Thornville) Thornville Emanuel Lutheran Ch #13306 Logan Logan Emanuel Lutheran Ch Montra Anna , , Emanuel Lutheran Ch #13277 Phillipsburg Phillipsburg , , Emmanuel (Zeigler) Lutheran #7618 Lancaster Pleasantville

6 SOUTHERN OHIO SYNOD Congregational Giving February 2013 through January 2014 Name City Number 2013 Mission Support Other Gifts rec'd by SOS TOTAL Emmanuel Lutheran Ch.(#4758 Germantown) Germantown , Emmanuel Lutheran Church(4653Coshocton) Coshocton , , , Epiphany Lutheran Church (#13155) Dayton Dayton , , , Epiphany Lutheran Church (C#13278Pickeri) Pickerington , , Faith Ev. Lutheran Church(C#4688Wilmingt) Wilmington , , Faith Lutheran Church C#13156 Dayton Dayton , , Faith Lutheran Church C#13259 Mt Vernon Mt Vernon , , , Faith Lutheran Church(#13131Whitehall) Whitehall , , , Faith Lutheran Church(C#30336Baltimore) Baltimore , , Faith Lutheran Church(C#4537Jackson) Jackson , , Faith Lutheran Church(C#4685Oxford) Oxford , , , Fellowship Lutheran Church(#7584Columbus) Columbus , , , Fifth Ev. Luth Church #4704 Springfield Springfield , First English EV. Lutheran Ch(#4675Cincin Cincinnati , , First English Lutheran Ch(C#13061Ashville Ashville , , , First English Lutheran Church#4522Lancast Lancaster , , , First English Lutheran Ch #4514 Columbus Columbus , , First Lutheran Ch #4745 Dayton Dayton First Lutheran Church #13285 Portsmouth Portsmouth First Lutheran Church (#04713 Xenia) Xenia , , First Lutheran Church (#4701 Springfield) Springfield , , , First Lutheran Church#04690Bellefontaine Bellefontaine , , , Friedens Lutheran Church(#4743Covington) Covington , , Galilee Lutheran Church(#7180Russells Poi Russell's Point , , Gethsemane Lutheran Ch. #20228Columbus Columbus , , , Gloria Dei Lutheran Church(#13102Cincinna Cincinnati , , , Good Shepherd Ev Lutheran#04775West Milton West Milton , , Good Shepherd Lutheran Chur#13132Columb Columbus , , , Good Shepherd Ev. Lutheran Ch#30019Spring Springfield , , , Good Shepherd Lutheran Ch. #13157Ketteri Kettering , , Good Shepherd Lutheran Ch.#4676Cinc Cincinnati , , , Good Shepherd Lutheran Church#4534Washing Washington CH , ,

7 SOUTHERN OHIO SYNOD Congregational Giving February 2013 through January 2014 Name City Number 2013 Mission Support Other Gifts rec'd by SOS TOTAL Grace Ev. Lutheran Ch #13133 Pickerington Pickerington , , , Grace Ev. Lutheran Church Lancaster Lancaster , , Grace Lutheran Church #13094Centerbur Centerburg , , Grace Lutheran Church #13327 Westerville Westerville , , , Grace Of God Lutheran Ch.(#30627Columbus) Columbus , , Harmony Parish Buffalo #4662 Buffalo , , Holy Trinity Ev. Luth Ch.(#13264 New Lex New Lexington , , , Holy Trinity Lutheran Chu. #4516Columbus Columbus , , Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 04527Newar Newark , , Hope EV Lutheran Church#13134Columbus Columbus , , Hope Lutheran Church #13158 Dayton Dayton Hope Lutheran Church#13103Cincinnati Cincinnati , , Hosanna Lutheran Church#16097Pataskala Pataskala , , Lord Of Life Lutheran Church#13229Columbu Columbus , , Lord Of Life Lutheran Church#7827West Che West Chester , , , Lutheran Ch of the Resurrection#13104Cin Cincinnati , , , Lutheran Church of our Savior 4523Lancast Lancaster , , Lutheran Church of our Savior 4749 Dayton Dayton , , , Messiah Lutheran Church (C#4712 Urbana) Urbana , , Messiah Lutheran Church(#13289Reynoldsbu Reynoldsburg , , Mighty Fortress Lutheran Ch4762Kettering Kettering , , New Hope Ev. Lutheran (#30187 Dayton) Dayton New Hope Lutheran Church #4644 Adamsville Adamsville , , New Lebanon EV Lutheran Church(13218Junc) Junction City , , New Salem Ch(#4692 Bellefontaine North Community Lutheran Ch Columbu Columbus , , , North Riverdale Lutheran Ch(#04748Dayton Dayton , , , Peace Ev. Luth Church #13159 Beavercreek Beavercreek , , , Peace Lutheran Church (C#13187 Gahanna) Gahanna , , Peace Lutheran Church(#13058Georgetown) Georgetown , , , Peace Lutheran Church(C#7792 Hillsboro) Hillsboro , , Philadelphia Ev Luth 4693 Bellefontaine Bellefontaine , , ,

8 SOUTHERN OHIO SYNOD Congregational Giving February 2013 through January 2014 Name City Number 2013 Mission Support Other Gifts rec'd by SOS TOTAL Pitsburg Trinity Lutheran Ch#13280Pitsbur Pitsburg , , , Prince Of Peace Lutheran Ch(#7725 Dublin) Dublin , , Prince Of Peace Lutheran#4689Loveland Loveland , , , Providence Ev Lutheran #13080 Brookville Brookville , Redeemer Lutheran Church(#13139Columbus) Columbus , , Redeemer Lutheran Church(#13160 Dayton) Dayton Reformation Lutheran Church#4518Columbus Columbus , , , Resurrection Ev. Lutheran C#4520Hilliard Hilliard , , Resurrection Ev. Lutheran C#4680Lebanon Lebanon , , , Rockway Lutheran Ch. #04707Springfield Springfield , , , Roselawn Lutheran Church #4678 Cincinnati Cincinnati , , Salem Ev Lutheran #13326 W. Alexandria West Alexandria , , Salem Evangelical Lutheran Ch.#4767Miamis Miamisburg , , St Andrew Lutheran Church(C#13176Enon Enon , , St Jacob Evangelical Lutheran(#13055Anna Anna , , , St Jacob Lutheran Church #4765 Miamisburg Miamisburg , , St Jacobs Lutheran ( #4529Tarlton Tarlton St John Ev. Lutheran Ingomar W. Alexandria West Alexandria , , , St John Ev. Lutheran ChurchC#04661Rosevil Roseville/Stovertown , , , St John Lutheran Ch (C#13182Franklin Fur Franklin Furnace , , St John Lutheran Church (13282Racine) Racine , , St John Lutheran Church(#13174 Logan) Logan St John Lutheran Church(#13230 Lithopolis) Lithopolis St Johns Ev. Luth Church 4772 Vandalia Vandalia , , , St Johns Lutheran Ch #04657 Martins Ferry Martins Ferry , , St Johns Lutheran Ch(C#4766Miamisburg) Miamisburg , , St Johns Lutheran Ch.(C#04744Covington) Covington , , , St Johns Lutheran Church #13301 Sidney Sidney , , , St Johns Lutheran Church (#4525London) London , , St Johns Lutheran Church 4672 Zanesville Zanesville , , St Johns Lutheran Church of Philo#4660Phi Philo St Johns Lutheran Church(Piqua#13279) Piqua , ,

9 SOUTHERN OHIO SYNOD Congregational Giving February 2013 through January 2014 Name City Number 2013 Mission Support Other Gifts rec'd by SOS TOTAL St Luke Lutheran Church (#4656Marietta) Marietta , , , St Luke Lutheran Church Gahanna Gahanna , , , St Luke's Lutheran Ch(#13340Zanesville) Zanesville , , , St Luke's Lutheran Ch(C#4532Newark) Newark , , St Mark's Evangelical (#04756 Fairborn) Fairborn , , St Marks Lutheran Ch (#13162 Dayton) Dayton , , St Marks Lutheran Ch(#13166 Delaware) Delaware , , St Marks Lutheran Ch(#13257Wapakoneta) Wapakoneta , , St Matthew Lutheran Ch(#4686Oxford) Oxford , , St Matthew Lutheran Ch(#13307 Sugar Grove) Sugar Grove St Matthew Lutheran Ch(#13233 Logan) Logan St Matthews Lutheran Ch(C#13213Ithaca) Ithaca , , , St Paul's Ev Luther #10304 Bridgeport Bridgeport , , , St Paul EV. Lutheran Ch(#13224Lancaster) Lancaster , , St Paul EV. Lutheran Church(#04528Newark) Newark , , St Paul Ev. Lutheran Church(#13163 Dayton) Dayton , , St Paul Evan Luth Ch #4666 Roseville Roseville , , St Paul Evan Luth Church #13105 Reading Reading St Paul Lutheran Ch(#13076Botkins) Botkins , , St Paul Lutheran Ch(C#13122Lancaster) Lancaster , , St Paul Lutheran Ch(C#13283Pomeroy) Pomeroy St Paul Lutheran Ch. (C#13062Ashville) Ashville , , St Paul Lutheran Church #13212 Ironton Ironton , , St Paul Lutheran Church #13332 Yorkshire Yorkshire , , St Paul Lutheran Church #13144 Columbus Columbus St Paul Lutheran Church #4757 Franklin Franklin , , St Paul Lutheran Church (#4751Dayton) Dayton , , St Paul Lutheran Church Versailles Versailles St Paul Lutheran Church Westerville Westerville , , , St Peters Lutheran Church #13263 New Lebanon New Lebanon St Peters Ev. Lutheran Ch.(#4524Lancaste Lancaster , , St Philip Ev. Lutheran Ch(#13146Columbus) Columbus , ,

10 SOUTHERN OHIO SYNOD Congregational Giving February 2013 through January 2014 Name City Number 2013 Mission Support Other Gifts rec'd by SOS TOTAL St. Jacob Lutheran#13215 Jackson Center Jackson Center , , Shiloh Lutheran Church #4763 Lewisburg Lewisburg Solomon Lutheran Church #13170 McConnellsville The Church at North Pointe (#30761Cols.) Columbus Trinity Ev Luth Church #13106 Cincinnati Cincinnati , , , Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church Columbus Columbus , , Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church 4752 Dayton Dayton , , , Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church(C#4651Bridgepo Bridgeport , Trinity Evan. Lutheran #13107 Circleville Circleville , , Trinity Lutheran Ch(C#4673 Brookville) Brookville , , Trinity Lutheran Church #04764 Lewisburg Lewisburg , , Trinity Lutheran Church #13243 Marysville Marysville , , Trinity Lutheran Church(#4773Versailles ) Versailles Triumphant Cross Lutheran Ch(C#4770Trotwo Trotwood , , Vida Eterna Iglesia Luteran #34098 Fairfield Zion Ev Lutheran(C#13165Dayton) Dayton , , , Zion Ev Lutheran(C#13329West Jeffers West Jefferson , , Mt Zion Lutheran Ch(4663Pleas Pleasant City , , Zion Lutheran Church #13152 Danville Danville , , Zion Lutheran Church #4683 Middletown Middletown , , Zion Lutheran Evan(C#13203Hamilton Hamilton , , Zion Lutheran Church #13304 Springfield Springfield Zion Lutheran Church #4769 Tipp City Tipp City , , Other Gifts are designated gifts that SOS received and used or forwarded according to the designation. Gifts by congregations not sent through SOS are not shown on this list. 17

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13 SOUTHERN OHIO SYNOD Projected Operating Results Feb Jan 2014 Actual Rev 2013 Expenditure Authorization 2014 Assembly Adopted Expenditure Authorization Approved Fiscal Proposal Ordinary Income/Expense Income 4005 Investment Gains 3, Unrestricted Income 4110 Estimated Mission Support 1,645,540 1,701,000 1,763,000 1,701,000 1,710, Interest 1,290 2,500 1,500 1,000 1,000 Total 4100 Unrestricted Income 1,646,830 1,703,500 1,764,500 1,702,000 1,711, Restricted 4210 Elca Outreach Grant 11,535 10,000 3, ELCA Shared Staff Support 95, , , , , Building Income 24,893 25,000 25,000 25,000 25, Designated Gifts 0 5,000 5, , Endowment Fund/Designated Transfers 20,438 13,070 45,000 30,000 70, Miscellaneous Income 4277 Oklahoma Farmland 9, ,000 11, Miscellaneous Income - Other 5, ,000 12,000 13,650 Total 4260 Miscellaneous Income 15, ,000 22,000 24, Roll Away the Stone 7,889 25, Bishop Appeal Gifts Designated for use in SOS 118,151 90, , , ,000 Total 4200 Restricted 294, , , , , Event Offset(Assbly Reg.fees ) 4165 Amazing Grace Day Camp. 28,858 32,700 32,700 33, Event Offset(Assbly & Other Reg.fees ) 58,365 75,000 55,900 55,900 57,000 Total 4300 Event Offset(Assbly Reg.fees ) 87,223 75,000 88,600 88,600 90,000 Total Income 2,031,833 2,045,820 2,230,100 2,104,100 2,160,650 Page 20 1 of 5

14 SOUTHERN OHIO SYNOD Projected Operating Results Feb Jan 2014 Actual Rev 2013 Expenditure Authorization 2014 Assembly Adopted Expenditure Authorization Approved Fiscal Proposal Expense 6050 ELCA Mission Support 588, , , , ,000 36% 36% 40% 40% 40% 6100 Congregational Ministries and support 6110 Committee and Task Force Expenses G Networking/Mission Support 790 1,500 10,000 5,000 5, Youth and Family Ministries 20,228 37,500 11,200 6,000 13, Worship Resourcing Congregational Ministries - Other 1,150 Total 6100 Congregational Ministries & Support 22,661 39,800 21,800 11,600 18, Leadership Development & Support 6220 Candidacy 21,566 13,000 15,100 15,000 20, Leadership Institute 8,340 20,000 14,100 15,000 10, Rostered Leaders Conference 1,066 7,500 3,000 1,500 1, Lay School of Theology 1, ,300 2,300 2, First Call Retreat ,500 1,500 1, Leadership Development & Support - Other Total 6200 Leadership Development & Support 32,921 41,400 36,000 35,300 35, Outreach Ministries and support 6320 Congregational Redevelopment 10,833 10,000 10,000 12,000 28, CSM Ministries 3, Global Mission Partners 0 2,800 1, xx Church & Society LOMO-Program Support and Amazing Grace 55,040 42,000 25,000 54,200 44, Grace Partners New Missions 78,284 70,000 58,000 78,000 89,500 Page 21 2 of 5

15 SOUTHERN OHIO SYNOD Projected Operating Results Feb Jan 2014 Actual Rev 2013 Expenditure Authorization 2014 Assembly Adopted Expenditure Authorization Approved Fiscal Proposal 6565 Seo Programs Total 6300 Outreach Ministries and support 148, ,800 95, , , Affiliates and Partnership 6020 Conferences 326 2, Capital University LOMO Direct Grant 25,000 13,000 30,000 20,000 20, Lutheran Disaster Response 10, Ohio Council of Churches 1,000 1,500 1,000 1,000 1, SOS - Campus Ministry 47,200 45,000 35,000 45,000 45, Region VI 16,077 10,000 15,800 15,000 15, Trinity Lutheran Seminary 20,536 20,000 15,000 15,000 15, Wittenburg University Total 6500 Affiliates and Partnership 112,103 90, ,300 97, , Communications Expense Total 6600 Communications Expense 4,125 10,000 5,000 5,000 5, Bishop's Office & Services 6070 Bishops Installation 9, Discretionary 24,193 5,000 3,000 3,000 3, Ecumenical 936 1,500 1,400 1,000 1, Colloquie/Ministerium 0 1, Meetings & Seminars -2,763 2, ,000 2,000 Total 6700 Bishop's Office & Services 32,239 8,500 6,900 6,000 6, Synod Council Exp Nominating Committee Synod Council Expenses 8,249 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 Page 22 3 of 5

16 SOUTHERN OHIO SYNOD Projected Operating Results Feb Jan 2014 Actual Rev 2013 Expenditure Authorization 2014 Assembly Adopted Expenditure Authorization Approved Fiscal Proposal Total 6800 Synod Council Exp. 8,249 8,500 8,500 8,250 8, Synod Fest Total 6900 Synod Fest/Assembly 75,289 66,000 50,000 50,000 53, Office Operations 7020 Bank Service Charges 4,412 4,200 4,200 4, Dues & Subscriptions 5,358 2,500 2,800 3,500 3, Legal Services 226 2,000 1,300 2,000 2, Off site office supplies 1,188 3,000 1, Office Supplies 20,398 10,000 12,200 19,000 18, Office Telephone 5,740 4,500 5,500 10,500 10, Outside Telephone 4,917 4,000 4, Postage 14,341 8,000 9,400 13,000 13, Professional Fees Other 2,430 5,000 11,000 3,000 3, Accounting Fees 48,259 30,000 35,000 43,000 43, Major Equipments rental/repair 23,716 26,000 30,000 25,000 25, Computer equipment rental/repair 3, , Total 7000 Office Operations 134,333 95, , , , Building Expenses 7030 Building Expenses 13,985 45,000 45,000 40,000 40, Depreciation 44,200 5,000 5,600 5,600 5, Insurance 14,783 15,000 21,000 18,000 18, Janitorial Expenses 13,671 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,500 Total 7120 Utilities 12,727 12,500 11,900 12,000 12, Taxes 4, ,000 3,000 3, Mortgage Interest Expense 23,097 36,000 31,000 23,000 23,000 Total 7000 Building Expenses 126, , , , ,100 Page 23 4 of 5

17 SOUTHERN OHIO SYNOD Projected Operating Results Feb Jan 2014 Actual Rev 2013 Expenditure Authorization 2014 Assembly Adopted Expenditure Authorization Approved Fiscal Proposal 7300 Staff Expenses 7310 Salaries 541, , , , , Fringe Benefits 7450 Portico Benefits - Insurance - 132, , , , , Payroll Tax, W. Comp, Rel Fees 15,763 16,000 24,800 20,000 21,000 Total 7400 Fringe Benefits 148, , , , ,000 Total 7310 Salaries & Payroll Taxes 689, , , , , Supplemental Services 44,368 18,500 56,000 81,000 79, Staff Travel 90,424 83,500 85,000 94, ,000 Total 7300 Compensation and related costs 824, , , , , Constitution Committee/ misc teams & committees Total Expense 2,110,352 2,067,360 2,230,100 2,104,100 2,160,650 Net Ordinary Income -78,519-21, Other Income/Expense Other Expense 1,075 Net Income -79,593-21, Page 24 5 of 5

18 2015 COMPENSATION GUIDELINES RECOMMENDATIONS Compensation Guidelines are voted on and accepted by the Synod Assembly. At its April 2014 meeting the proposed 2015 Compensation Guidelines were approved by the Synod Council for recommendation to the 2014 Synod Assembly. For 2015, the Synod Council recommends that the Base Salary portion of the Compensation Guidelines for both Ordained and Lay Rostered Leaders be increased by 2.5%. All other portions of the Compensation Guidelines remain the same. Additionally, given the emphasis by the ELCA on promoting healthy leaders, we ask our congregations in this synod to encourage their Rostered Leaders to complete each year the ELCA Mayo Clinic Health Assessment to promote health and well- being. Completion of this Health Assessment by 65% of those covered by Portico health benefits results in financial savings to Rostered Leaders and participating congregations. The 2.5% increase to Base Salary for 2015 results in the following figures: ORDAINED MINISTERS Confirmed Membership 2015 Base Salary Guidelines Up to 150 $37, $38, $40, $42, and up $44,044 LAY ROSTERED LEADERS Years of 2015 Bachelor s Degree 2015 Master s Degree Experience Base Salary Base Salary 0 $33,789 $40,888 1 $34,807 $42,100 2 $35,826 $43,311 3 $36,843 $44,523 4 $37,862 $45,736 5 $38,880 $46,948 6 $39,897 $48,160 7 $40,915 $49,371 8 $41,934 $50,583 9 $42,951 $51, $43,969 $53, $44,988 $54,142 25

19 Years of 2915 Bachelor s Degree 2015 Master s Degree Experience Base Salary Base Salary 12 $46,006 $55, $47,025 $56, $48,043 $57, $49,061 $59, $50,039 $60, $51,096 $61, $52,136 $62, $53,133 $63, $54,150 $65,127 26

20 Southern Ohio Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 300 South Second Street Columbus, Ohio / FAX 614/ I. Please print information about the nominee. Name of Nominee Address City / State / Zip Telephones Day: Evening: Other: Congregation Conference CI CO DA NW MU SC Roster (Circle one) Lay Associate in Ministry Clergy Deaconess Diaconal Minister Gender (Circle one) Male Female Person of Color Yes No Primary Language other than English Yes No Age (Check one) Youth Consent Has this person consented to this nomination? (Check one) Yes No II. Please check the position for which you are nominating this person. Synod Council Synod Council Vice President ( ) Cincinnati Conference Lay Female ( ) Dayton Conference Lay Female ( ) Dayton Conference - Clergy ( ) Please complete the other side of this page. 27

21 Southern Ohio Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 300 South Second Street Columbus, Ohio / FAX 614/ III. Please tell us why you feel this person is qualified to hold this elected position within our synod. This information will be used by the Nominating Committee to better inform them about nominees and help them in their discernment process. IV. This section is to be completed by the nominee. Please print. Tell us about yourself as it relates to the position for which you being nominated. Congregational Experience (List no more than 3 examples) Synodical/Churchwide Experience (List no more than 3 examples) Community Experience (List no more than 3 examples) 28

22 NOMINATING COMMITTEE Keys to Columns: I: Incumbent indicated by X S: Sex, F-Female, M-Male C: Person of color indicated by X L: Primary language not English indicated by X A: Age category: 1-(up thru 19); 2-(20-29); 3-(30-39); 4-(40-49); 5-(50-59); 6-(60+) Synod Council, Vice President (Term ) (one to be elected) I S C L A BIOGRAPHY X F 5 Barbara Klatt, Member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Lancaster; Administrative Assistant to Pastor & Staff, current; Design Team and Large Group Leader for K-5 Sunday School, current; Coordinator for Worship & Music Ministry Team, current; Vice President-Southern Ohio Synod present; Churchwide Assembly Delegate, 2013; Synod Council, 6 yrs; Habitat for Humanity, Family Selection Team; Leadership Brazos; Lions Club, Past President, Past Regional Newsletter Secretary. F 5 Sue Gantz Matz, Member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Cincinnati; Church Council, 5 yrs, Council President, 2012-present; Sunday School teacher, last 10 yrs; Senior High youth advisor, 4 yrs; Board of Directors for Girl Scouts of Western Ohio, last 11yrs, serving as an officer for 6 yrs; Industrial Mentor for Miami University s Partners in Terrific Science program, 6 yrs; Ohio Chemistry and Technology Council s Education Committee and co-chair since 1996; Ohio Environmental Education Council, 6 yrs; State of Ohio Environmental Education Grant Council for 2yrs. Synod Council, Cincinnati Conference - Lay Female (Term ) (one to be elected) I S C L A BIOGRAPHY X F 5 Susan Clem, Member of Lord of Life Lutheran Church, West Chester; Church Council, 2yrs; Worship Ministry Area Coordinator, current; Small Groups Leader for Confirmation Youth, current; Synod Council, present; Brazilian Task Force, current; Mental Wellness and Recovery Task Force, current; Meals on Wheels for Partners in Prime. F X 5 Shawn Krumm, Roselawn Lutheran Church, Cincinnati; Church Council President, 2010-present; Assisting minister, 2013-present; Wedding coordinator at Epiphany, Centerville; Behavioral Interviewer for mission development candidates, 2014; Mission Interpreter for the ELCA, present; Assisted with Mission Support Fall Consultation, 2012; Volunteer in the Roselawn Food Pantry, 2009-present; Volunteer at annual Summer Day of Fun, 2009-present; Editor of church newsletter, May 2012-present. 29

23 NOMINATING COMMITTEE Keys to Columns: I: Incumbent indicated by X S: Sex, F-Female, M-Male C: Person of color indicated by X L: Primary language not English indicated by X A: Age category: 1-(up thru 19); 2-(20-29); 3-(30-39); 4-(40-49); 5-(50-59); 6-(60+) Synod Council, Dayton Conference - Lay Female (Term ) (one to be elected) I S C L A BIOGRAPHY F 4 Melanie Powderly, Member of Epiphany Lutheran Church, Centerville; Church Council, 2010-present (Secretary and Member At Large); Assisting Minister; Vacation Bible School volunteer; Choir member; Synod Assembly delegate, ; Ohio Staters, Inc. Alumni Society Board of Governors, 2003-present, Vice President of Activities, current; Delta Certified Pet Therapy volunteer at Bethany Lutheran Village. F 5 Desiree Tryloff, Member of Peace Lutheran Church, Beavercreek; Church Council President, 2 terms; Personnel Committee Chair; Board of Christian Education Director; Synod Council 2010-present; Bible Study Fellowship Children s Leader, past 10 years. Synod Council, Dayton Conference - Clergy (Term ) (one to be elected) I S C L A BIOGRAPHY F 5 Laura Bickel Cavendish, Pastor of St. John Lutheran Church, West Alexandria; Luther Memorial, Omaha, NE, ; Trinity, Lewisburg, ; current call since 2007; Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Board; Southern Ohio Synod Leadership Institute Participant; Special Needs Parent in the area of Behavioral and Mental Health; Youth Sports Volunteer; Soccer Board; Track, Baseball and Football Volunteer; Elementary Youth Basketball Program Coordinator; West Alexandria Churches Organized for Community Action. M 6 Robert Swanson, Pastor of First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Dayton, 2011-present; Mental Wellness and Recovery Task Force; Southern Ohio Synod Leadership Institute Participant; P.A.C.T. Program(Police and Clergy Together); Board member of Wernle Youth and Family Treatment Center; Abolition Ohio, Campaign to rescue victims of human trafficking. 30

24 NOMINATING COMMITTEE Keys to Columns: I: Incumbent indicated by X S: Sex, F-Female, M-Male C: Person of color indicated by X L: Primary language not English indicated by X A: Age category: 1-(up thru 19); 2-(20-29); 3-(30-39); 4-(40-49); 5-(50-59); 6-(60+) Synod Council, Treasurer (Term ) (one to be elected) I S C L A BIOGRAPHY M 4 Ronald Bacu, Member of Lord of Life Lutheran Church, West Chester; Financial Secretary, 2007-present; Audit Committee chair, 2013-present; Stewardship Committee member 2006-present; Church Council Treasurer, 2012, Via De Christo sponsor; Den Leader, Boys Scouts of America; Daisy Assistant Leader Girl Scouts of America; Treasurer Cub Scout Pack 938 Boys Scouts of America. M 5 Jeffrey Davis, Member of All Shepherds Lutheran Church, Centerville; Church Technology and Communications Coordinator; Church Council, 4 yrs.; Habitat for Humanity; Counseled pastors in financial planning practice; Assistant Soccer Coach, Room parent; Cub Master, Boys Scouts of America. 31

25 Congratula*ons to the Following Southern Ohio Synod Congrega*ons in Celebra*on of Milestone Anniversaries! 50 years Augsburg Lutheran Church, Cincinna5 150 years St. John Lutheran Church, Dayton St. John Lutheran Church, Mar5ns Ferry St. Paul Lutheran Church, Pleasant City 175 years First English Lutheran Church, Dayton St. John Lutheran Church, Zanesville St. Paul Lutheran Church, St. Louisville 32

26 Congratulations Rostered Leaders of the Southern Ohio Synod We wish to recognize the following rostered leaders in our synod on their 25 th, 50 th, 60 th and 65 th anniversaries of ordination. Associates in Ministry 25 years Ms. Anita Telfer Ms. May Schwarz Ordained Ministers 25 years The Rev. Rick Barger The Rev. Paul Elhard The Rev. David Jarvis- Schroeder The Rev. Andre Keeley Sr. The Rev. Bryan Kittner The Rev. Kai Nilsen The Rev. Dana Schroeder The Rev. Laura Shreffler The Rev. Gail Swanson The Rev. Grace Werzinske Ordained Ministers 50 years The Rev. Robert Browning The Rev. James Heil The Rev. Larry Hoffsis The Rev. Walter Huffman The Rev. Richard McDaniel Sr. The Rev. Milo Strozensky Ordained Ministers 60 years The Rev. Phillip Barnhart The Rev. Otto Johnson The Rev. Theodore Menter The Rev. Carl Roepcke The Rev. Leslie Schulz The Rev. Trygve Skarsten The Rev. Daniel Snider Ordained Ministers 65 years The Rev. Edward Bary 33

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28 Our purpose To grow faithful and generous stewards of the Gospel of Jesus Christ 4G Networking is a fresh approach to year-round stewardship as an expression of faith and way of life. This ministry is to provide networking opportunities for pastors, congregations and seminarians through year-round educational opportunities. Theology and applications drawing on stewardship specialists, theologians and scholars; Bible studies, resources for preaching, family systems approach learning to be a student of yourself and raising congregational awareness of emotional response to money; Synod website with links on current stewardship theology/practice Biblical Principles: God Grace Gratitude Generosity Everything we are and all that we have comes from and belongs to God [Deut 8:17-18; I Chron 29:14; Ps 100:1-5; Ps 104: 27-28; I Cor 6:19-20]. Faith in Christ is a gift from God. Our poverty is replaced by His wealth. His riches are free; and all that not because we deserve it, but because Jesus is gracious [Jn: 3:16-17; Eph 1:7; 2:8; 2 Cor 9:8; Mark 6:4]. When the grace of Jesus penetrates the human heart, it rebounds back to God as gratitude, an expression of faith [Eph 4:6; 2 Cor 8:2; 9:15; Acts 20:35]. Gratitude and generosity work both ways. Generosity leads to rejoicing 1 [Chron 29:9] and joy leads people to give generously [2 Cor 8:2]. God gives because God loves. We give out of glad and generous hearts as an expression of love and devotion to God by freely offering ourselves and our possessions to God [2 Cor:1:5; 2 Cor 5:17; 2Cor 9:11; 1Jn 3:1]. Looking back on Workshop featured Margaret Marcuson on August 24 at Trinity Lutheran Seminary. Marcuson explored money in ministry: family of origin issues giving, receiving, borrowing, exchanging and trading self; participants explored personal values regarding money; and learned how all these things influence the congregation as an emotional system. Her presentation: Enough: Thinking, Leadership, Giving and Celebration emphasis on celebrating God s abundance and our giftedness. Over 33 clergy and lay leaders participated in the event. Rev Pat Badkey and Rev Dona Johnson attended the ELCA Macedonia Gathering Nov and presented Southern Ohio Synod s 4G Networking program. Looking forward in 2014 "Word/Witness & Application" will provide three intensives exploring biblical principles, the power of testimony/witness and ways to build an effective stewardship environment. Intensives will be held in Cincinnati, Dayton and Zanesville. By year- end, our goal is to reach over 60 clergy/lay- leaders with the message and resources for year- round stewardship. This is open to clergy, lay- leaders, first call theological education participants and pastoral interns. 4G Networking Team: Rev Pat Badkey, Pastoral Intern Jodi Keith, Rev John Mittermaier, Lynn Spatz, Rev Ed Williams-DEM, and Rev Dona Johnson, chair. If you would like to join 4G Networking ministry please contact the synod office. 4G Networking is the Southern Ohio Synod s approach to the ELCA Macedonia Project, a twoyear initiative to grow faithful and generous stewards of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 35

29 May 5, 2014 Over this last year, the Southern Ohio Synod s Amazing Grace Day Camp ministry has continued to evolve as the Task Force has sharpened its vision. While continuing to be a highly effective sharing of the Gospel of God s amazing grace in Jesus Christ with children and families, the Task Force has also noted that the AGDC experience is an effective model for evangelism efforts in general, and it can be a means through which congregations can be supported as they experiment with new ways of reaching out to their communities which can be easily carried into other ventures. To that end, the Task Force is exploring new ways to support congregations in precisely this area of congregational development. In this way, the funds expended by the Synod for this ministry will be, we hope, true seed money : bearing fruit not only in the lives of those children who attend Amazing Grace Day Camps, but also in the multitude of other outreach efforts which are inspired and empowered by the congregation s Amazing Grace Day Camp experience. We are grateful for our partners at Lutheran Outdoor Ministries of Ohio (LOMO). They have worked hard with us to shape a quality camp experience for our campers. We are also grateful for congregations who not only want to share the Gospel with the children and families of their communities, but are also willing to step outside their comfort zones and take some risks in order to learn some new ways of serving their neighbors. This work would not be possible without your support. While the Synod s allocation of funds for this ministry in the annual budget is essential, we simply couldn t cover all of its costs without the gifts of individuals and congregations from across our synod. Thanks to your gifts, we were able to support 16 camps (almost 600 campers) in 2013: Pleasant City Lutheran Parish; St. Paul, Ironton; Augsburg, Cincinnati; St. Paul, North Berne; Emmanuel, Coshocton; St. John, Sidney; Roselawn, Cincinnati; St. Paul, Roseville; St. Paul, Bridgeport; Holy Trinity, Newark;. St. John, Martin s Ferry; Holy Trinity/New Lebanon, New Lexington/Junction City; First English, Columbus; St. John, Zanesville; St. Luke, Marietta; St. John, Racine. Many thanks are due to the AGDC Task Force members for their hard work and commitment. Those serving on the Task Force with me are as follows: Rev. Jeff Wick (Synod representative), Rod Pearce (LOMO representative), Bette Backus, Trina Thornton, Rev. Bryan Kittner, Rev. Karen Torrez, Rev. Justin Van Orman, and Rev. Grace Werzinske. We are looking forward to another great camp season. In my experience, AGDC is an experience in which God s grace is not simply glimpsed it pours down in torrents! If your congregation would like to share in the Amazing Grace Day Camp experience, to witness the floodwaters of God s grace at work in the lives of children and their families, and to experiment with new ways of sharing the good news of that grace with others, please let the Task Force know. We will be making decisions about next summer s camps this fall. You can reach the Task Force through the Synod office, or by contacting me or Rev. Jeff Wick directly. Respectfully submitted, Rev. Katie Kerrigan, Chair Amazing Grace Day Camp Task Force 36

30 Report for Synod Assembly Sinodo Espirito Santo a Belem, Brazil Companion Synod Task Force The Brazil Task Force had a busy year. Beginning with the 2013 Synod assembly, we hosted 8 members of Sinodo Espirito Santo a Belem for 10 days, including the Bishop Joaninho Borchardt, who addressed the Assembly. During their stay, they were able to observe several ministries throughout Central and West Central Ohio. The bond between SOS and Brazil was definitely strengthened as a result of this visit. Several organizations and congregations assisted in the expenses for this visit including Graceworks, the Castle, Clinton Heights Lutheran - Columbus, St. Paul Lutheran - Botkins, Susan Clem and friends - West Chester, and St. Jacob Lutheran - Anna. Many thanks to all who helped in any way to make our friends from Brazil feel welcome in our midst. In November, Pr. Ed Williams and Pr. Mick Althauser attended the International Consultation of Lutheran Church Leadership in the Americas for Renewed Relationships in Mission held in Bogota, Columbia. This international gathering sponsored by the ELCA was highly informational and invigorating as 13 South and Central American countries met with companion synod representatives from the United States and Canada. The week was packed with program, sharing what has happened, and putting into place a three- year plan between each ELCA Synod and their companion in South and Central American. As a result of our contacts in November, a consultation is being planned for Brazil in August 2014 revolving around sustainability of mission and also in conjunction with an LWF meeting. Travel expenses to the Bogota conference and the upcoming consultation are being provided through a grant from St. Jacob Lutheran, Anna with much of the other expenses coming from the ELCA. We are still working in close partnership with Brazil in establishing a partner congregation for Clinton Heights - Columbus. We hope to have that accomplished in the next month or so. This would be our third partner congregation relationship (the other two are St. Jacob, Anna with Vila Velha and St. Paul, Botkins with Domingos Martins. The coming school year will bring an additional relationship to Southern Ohio as Rebeca Foester, one of the students who attended the 2012 National Youth Gathering as Southern Ohio's guest, will be a Foreign Exchange student in our territory, attending Anna High School for her senior year. Rebeca is the daughter of Pr. Valdeci Foester who is the pastor of Domingo Martins Parish. We are always looking for new interest in our brothers and sisters in Brazil. Please contact Pr. Mick Althauser (malthauser@woh.rr.com or ) if you would like to be included in our walk with Sinodo Espirito Santo a Belem. Respectfully submitted, Pr. Mick Althauser Chair, Brazil Task Force 37

31 Rev. Gary Sandberg 1 College and Main Columbus, Ohio Dean of the Chapel Spring 2014 Dear Friends, As a Lutheran university, Capital University lives out its calling to be ecumenical, inclusive, and inter-faith. There are more than a dozen ministry groups on campus that meet regularly. In addition, there are many Bible studies that spring from these groups. Chapel is a Wednesday morning worship that invites faculty, staff, and students to worship together. While ecumenical, Lutheran theology dominates the proclamation of the Word. The Inter-Faith Association is comprised primarily of students. This group fosters positive dialog among faith traditions. They are active in bringing varying traditions together for common causes, such as environmental stewardship. A group of pastors in the Columbus area has volunteered to participate on campus. In the coming year they will be asked to serve as mentors to students as they explore the concept of vocation in their lives. The administration continues to be committed to Capital living out its Lutheran heritage. The Admission counselors actively seek qualified Lutheran students. In this, you can be our greatest resource. Point students to Capital. Invite me into those situations where I can assist. We are proud of our students what they do on campus, and the potential that they show us for their futures. Capital students are change makers, on campus and in the world. Their acts of selfless caring are abundant every day. Whether in the classroom as student teachers, in a hospital room as student nurses, on the stage as performers, on the playing field as athletes, in the boardroom as MBA candidates, or in the moot courtroom as future lawyers, they take big ideas and make them real. Today and tomorrow. We invite you to experience a day on campus at Capital University. Please contact me if I can help facilitate this. Joyfully Serving Christ, Pastor Gary Sandberg 84 gsandberg@capital.edu Dean of the Chapel

32 Southern Ohio Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 300 South Second Street Columbus, Ohio / FAX 614/ RE: Constitutions, bylaws and resolutions 2014 Southern Ohio Synod Assembly: One of Bishop Dillahunt s first acts as Southern Ohio Synod Bishop was to charge her assistant, Pastor Jeff Wick, with forming a task force to perform a line-by-line review and study of the synod s constitution, bylaws, and continuing resolutions. The task force was to ensure that the governing documents were in full compliance of the ELCA model and, if needed, to propose changes to ensure that the documents gave a firm foundation for mission within the synod. In December, 2013, Pastor Wick convened the Synod Constitution Review Task Force whose members are Pastor Bob Abrams, Linda Cregan, Pastor Craig Fourman, Pastor Craig Richter, and Linda Schnittke. At each ELCA Churchwide Assembly, the body may vote to make changes to the Constitution for Synods; some of those changes become required and some are suggestions. The initial work of the task force was to update the synod documents with the required changes resulting from the actions of the 2009, 2011, and 2013 ELCA Churchwide Assemblies. At its February 2014 meeting, Synod Council voted to recommend adoption of the required changes. Acceptance of those required changes becomes part of the agenda of the 2014 Southern Ohio Synod Assembly. With the required changes in place, the work of the task force is to review the existing documents to ensure that the articles that are not required by ELCA action conform to the required parts. The further work is to recommend changes to any portions of the synod documents which need to be corrected, updated, or rewritten to emphasize and facilitate mission in all levels of the synod expression. The task force plans to work in partnership with the Vision and Mission Task Force and with the Synod Council as the project unfolds. Any alterations of the documents must be decided by the synod in assembly. The task force plans to work toward presenting any suggested additions or deletions within the documents to the Synod Council at their November 2014 meeting. With the recommendation of the Synod Council, the proposed changes can be sent to synod congregations at least six months before the 2015 Southern Ohio Synod Assembly. Respectfully submitted, Linda Cregan Chair, Southern Ohio Synod Constitution Review Task Force Chair 39

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