Questions and answers for elder commissioners attending for the first time will commence at 8:30 a.m. Get directions at the registration tables.

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1 P. O. Box 1763, Clemmons, NC Fax: Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC The 95 th Stated Meeting of Salem Presbytery will be held on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 commencing at 9:00 a.m. First Presbyterian Church, Salisbury will be the host church for this meeting. A brief history of the congregation and directions to the church are enclosed in the package. There is plenty of parking; just follow the signs. Registration will commence at 8:00 a.m. and continue through 10:00 a.m. in the morning. After 10, late registration will be at the Clerk s Table in the meeting room. PLEASE REGISTER, even late, as this is the only way presbytery records attendance. Questions and answers for elder commissioners attending for the first time will commence at 8:30 a.m. Get directions at the registration tables. Babysitters will be provided. Please notify the presbytery office (Kim Nichols: , ext. 120) with your needs by Friday, July 13 th ; provide the age of the children needing care and prepare a sack lunch with beverage. Lunch will be on your own; restaurants are within walking distance. Particulars are available in this package and will be available at registration. Exception: it will be possible for attendees with walking difficulties to order, at registration, a sandwich lunch for delivery to the church. Attendees wishing to bring their own lunch will have refrigerated space made available. (Clearly mark your lunch, and bring a beverage if one is desired.) Meeting format: After Organization and Worship, a Vision for Salem Presbytery study will be conducted by Elder Marylyn Huff, visiting from Western NC Presbytery. This will be a time for dissemination of information, a review of where we are, and discussion on the future. This portion of the meeting will conclude with the break for lunch. Request for action prior to meeting: During the visioning portion, each church and their attendees will be invited to share their church s main events on a timeline displayed around the room for the life of Salem Presbytery and her churches. We want to see your church s significant events since the beginning of Salem Presbytery in 1989 up to the present; therefore, bring church history document(s) for reference and photo copies to tack on the timeline. Presbytery business will comprise the Docket for the afternoon session. ALL MEMBERS OF PRESBYTERY, ELECTED COMMISSIONERS, AND VISITORS ARE INVITED (AND EXPECTED) TO PARTICIPATE IN BOTH SESSIONS. In Christ, Mack Dagenhart, Stated Clerk

2 LUNCH OPTIONS July 17, 2012 Lunch will give you the opportunity to see more of Salisbury, there are restaurants within walking distance. Attendees wishing to bring their own lunch will have refrigerated space made available. (Clearly mark your lunch, and bring a beverage if one is desired.) Restaurants East of Church (All off of East Innes St.) Bojangles' 901 East Innes Street Burger King 824 E Innes St Chick-fil-A 902 East Innes Street Cook Out 801 E Innes St Hardee's 726 East Innes Street Honeybaked Ham 413 E Innes St KFC 628 East Innes Street McDonald s 704 E Innes St O'Charley's 123 North Arlington Street Subway 914 East Innes Street Taco Bell 602 East Innes Street Tokyo Express Japanese 404 East Innes Street Wendy's 515 E Innes St West of Church (All on West Innes St) College Bar-B-Que 117 Statesville Blvd DJ s 1502 W Innes St Hendrix's Barbecue 1624 W Innes St LA Murph's Fine Cooking 1532 W Innes St Mykonos Grill 1714 W Innes St The Palm s Café 1609 W Innes St Downtown Area Bangkok Gardens 2204 S Main St Cartucci s 105 E Fisher St Cooper's 122 E Fisher St Hap's Grill 116 N Main St Sidewalk Deli 120 S Main St Spanky's Homemade Sandwiches & Ice Cream 101 N Main St Uncle Bucks All American Pub 115 E Innes St

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4 History of First Presbyterian Church, Salisbury First Presbyterian Church was organized August 1, 1821 and immediately became a member of Concord Presbytery. The thirteen original members were Albert Torrence, Sr., Elizabeth Torrence, Hugh Horah, Mary Horah, Thomas L. Cowan, Elizabeth Cowan, Dr. Alexander Long, Mary Long, John Fulton, Charity Gay, Mary T. Holland, Ann Murphy, and Margaret C. Beckwith. The Reverend Jonathan Otis Freeman served as their first minister until 1826 when the first church was built on the corner of West Innes and Jackson Streets; he had come to Salisbury as a teacher of the classics at the Salisbury Academy housed in what is known as the Wrenn Building. The lot on which the first church was built had been given to this congregation by Rebecca (Nesbit) Troy Caldwell, half-sister of Maxwell Chambers who, at his death, willed to First Presbyterian Church all the property on the square where the church stood (except the Wrenn Building) and the entire block on which the present manse, educational building and church stand. The church purchased the Wrenn Building from Nathaniel Boyden in 1870, completing title to both square blocks. Maxwell Chambers bought the house built in 1811 by Judge James Martin on the corner of Jackson and Innes Streets, once known as the Maxwell Chambers House and now as the Rowan Museum, in 1847 for use as the manse; it was moved back and turned to face Jackson Street when the present manse was built in The brick Greek Revival Session House, built in 1855 over the graves of the Chambers and Nesbit families, served for many years as a Sunday School for the children. The second church, built on the site of the first church, was completed in the fall of 1892; its tower, known as the Bell Tower, was preserved when the church was torn down in Architect for the building was Charles W. Bolton of Philadelphia who incorporated some of the materials from the original church; the church was cited as a outstanding example of Romanesque Revival style. The Educational Building was completed in May, The first service was held in the present church on Easter Sunday, April 6, It was designed by John Erwin Ramsay.??Other ministers serving First Presbyterian were The Revs. Jesse Rankin ( ), Thomas Espy ( ), P.J. Sparrow ( ), Stephen Frontis ( ), Archibald Baker ( ), Dr. Jethro Rumple ( ), John H. Grey ( ), Dr. Byron C. Clark ( ), Edgar A. Woods ( ), Dr. Marshall Woodson ( ), Dr. Charles J. Woodbridge ( ), Dr. Sidney Austin Gates ( ), Herbert L. Underwood ( ), Dr. William W. Williamson ( ), Dr. Robert M. Lewis ( ), Dr. James C. Dunkin (2004 to present). First Presbyterian Church Salisbury, North Carolina and Its People , is the title of a privately published book by Jo White Linn, the Church Historian. This research, its writing and its publication was done over a five year period and is a gift of this author to the church. It is an excellent history and was made available on the 175th anniversary of the church. There are still copies of this publication available. The church membership has doubled since The Strategic Planning Committee has conducted a two and one half year study and they, as well as the Session have given unanimous support and commitment to a new building project. This will create additional facilities that will

5 History of First Presbyterian Church, Salisbury meet the needs of our growing Congregation. We have been blessed with the Seeds of Promise of many special and dedicated people. Over one half of the cost of this growth was committed prior to the formal announcement. This is just one more Leap of Faith for First Presbyterian Church Salisbury. On January 1, 2006, this project came to fruition with the opening of our much-anticipated Family Life Center. This new facility has relieved numerous over crowding conditions brought on by the growth of this congregation. The Family Life Center has also become home for our contemporary service, which began in our original Fellowship Hall as an adjunct to our traditional services.

6 Located at the corner of W. Innes and Fulton Streets Sanctuary and Family Life Center entrances are located in the courtyard with the fountain Special Needs entrance is located on the sanctuary side of the Family Life Center building next to the special needs lot. Parking: Church parking lot, entrance on W. Innes St., south lane; for Special needs, Presbytery staff and parent with children. General parking at the Wrenn House on W. Fisher St. across from the Library, and on street parking on W. Fisher and N. Jackson Streets.

7 A SALEM PRESBYTERY NINETY-FIFTH STATED MEETING At First Presbyterian Church Salisbury, North Carolina July 17, 2012 OUR VISION We as Salem Presbytery strive: To be a visible witness to Jesus Christ, REACH To equip and strengthen our congregations and leaders For ministry in the world, EQUIP and To inspire and model local and global mission, SEND 8:00 a.m. Registration 8:30 Orientation for new Commissioners 8:50 Music DOCKET 9:00 Call to Order - Opening Prayer Rev. Carl Utley Organization of Presbytery Stated Clerk Communications & Report (D) Elder Mack Dagenhart Election of Vice Moderator (Moderator Elect 2013) Rev. Carl Utley Quorum New Business to be added to end of docket (Written proposed motions to be given to the Stated Clerk before the meeting begins) Approval of Docket (A) Consent Agenda (B) Welcome from the host church Moderator s Welcome Corresponding Members Elders attending for the first time Rev. Jim Dunkin Rev. Carl Utley 9:15 Morning Worship (C) Rev. Jim Dunkin Celebration of the Lord s Supper 10:00 Vision for Salem Presbytery Elder Marylyn Huff 12:30 p.m. Lunch Prayer/Lunch Rev. Bryan McFarland 1:30 Prayers for Intercession and Thanksgiving 1:35 Report from General Assembly Commissioners 1

8 2:05 Preparation for Ministry (E) Rev. Mike Horne 2:15 Examinations Committee (F) Rev. Bill Hoyle 2:30 Committee on Ministry (G) Rev. Joe Blankinship Recognition of Retirement: Rev. Sam Marshall Rev. Larry Summey, Rev. Rob Evans, Rev. Fred Beck 2:50 Council Report (H) Elder David Parker Budget and Finance (I) Rev. Joel Long Rev. Peter Hazelrigg 3:10 Nominating Committee (J) 3:15 New Business (added during Organization of Presbytery in the morning) 3:25 Benediction A 2

9 A Docket Reports: (A) Docket (B) Consent Agenda (action needed) (C) Worship (D) Stated Clerk Report (action needed) (E) Preparation for Ministry (F) Examinations Committee Report (action needed) (G) Committee on Ministry (action needed) (H) Council Report (I) Budget and Finance Report (J) Nominating Report (action needed) Other Materials: Vision for Salem Presbytery, Marylyn Huff Presbytery Youth Council Campus Ministry Funding Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte Campus Commissioner Report Form 3

10 B SALEM PRESBYTERY CONSENT AGENDA July 17, 2012 Unanimous Consent (General Consent) is used when there seems to be no opposition in routine business or on questions of little importance. It can be used to adopt a motion without the steps of stating the question and putting the motion to a formal vote, or it can be used to take action without even the formality of a motion. [Robert s Rules] Unanimous Consent does not necessarily imply that every member is in favor of the proposed action; it may only mean that the opposition, feeling that it is useless to oppose or discuss the matter, simply acquiesces. [Robert s Rules] Any Consent Agenda item shall be pulled from the agenda for separate consideration, upon request of any member of the assembly. Such extraction is not debatable. How the Consent Agenda works: The Moderator will ask if there is any objection to any of the items in the Agenda. If there are no objections the Moderator will, after appropriate pause, declare approval. Any item on the Agenda to which there is an objection is removed and placed on the docket for separate discussion. Recommendations: Move approval of the Consent Agenda, which includes the following recommendations from the: Stated Clerk s Report (C): CA 1. Edward Webb Memorial Church requested that it be dissolved due to decreased membership. An Administrative Commission of presbytery has completed its assignment, and a closure service has been held. Request that the Edward Webb Memorial Administrative Commission be dismissed with thanks. CA 2. Centre Church, Mooresville, applied for dismissal to the EPC under presbytery disaffiliation policy. A reconciliation team and a resolution team completed assigned tasks; the congregation voted twice for dismissal, with compensation agreed upon between the Resolution Team and the church. Recommend that Center Church, Mooresville, be dismissed to the Evangelical Presbyterian Church with name and property intact. 1

11 B CA 3. North Carolina Presbyterian Pilgrimage will conduct a retreat weekend at Camp Hanes October 11-14, Weekend plans include the Sacrament of Communion several times; presiding ministers will be Jennie Hemrick, Jim Rissmiller and Mark Sandlin. Request that communion be authorized during the NC Presbyterian Pilgrimage at Camp Hanes October 11-14, Preparation for Ministry (E): CA 4. That Salem Presbytery authorizes Dana Fruits and Mike Lamm, to serve as readers for the PCUSA Ordination Exams in October Committee on Ministry Report (G): STUDENT STATED SUPPLY RELATIONSHIP (CREATION) CA 5. That Mr. John C. Elam, a candidate under the care of Salem Presbytery, be appointed as the Student Stated Supply of the Pine Hall Presbyterian Church, Pine Hall, North Carolina, for a period of one year effective July 16, COMMISSIONED LAY PASTOR (CREATION) CA 6. That Mr. Hal McElroy be commissioned as the Lay Pastor of the Gulf Presbyterian Church, Gulf, North Carolina, for a 5 month period beginning July 1, 2012; and that he be granted permission to celebrate the Sacraments, perform wedding for the congregation, and moderate the Session under the supervision of the Reverend Troy Lesher-Thomas. 2

12 C SALEM PRESBYTERY ORDER OF WORSHIP July 17, 2012 * Please stand if able. Congregation reads or sings Bold Print. GATHERING TOGETHER *Called to Worship Doris Davis Leader: Come together, everyone and bring your stories and sing your songs and share in the spirit. People: Let your feelings paint the sky like a rainbow of banners and balloons. Leader: Let your thoughts fill the air and come to life in bodies of sound ringing out like a song to which the whole world will be dancing. People: And let even the silence speak with a thousand voices in tribute to our loving living God and in celebration of our lives the priceless gift God has given us. Leader: Let us worship God JWH Touch Holiness p.171) *Singing Together Ken Davis and Steve Lindsley Praying Together God, you are the source of our life, gather us now together, we pray. Form us into a holy community of your own people. We come to this place today, ready to see your power working through us. Mold us by the breath of your holy spirit. Reveal in this corporate body the face of your anointed Christ. God, your changes touch our lives with mystery and hope. Help us to be open to your Word, and to answer your call among us. Through Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. (SEG, Flames of the Spirit, p. 70 & CLC Touch Holiness, p.186) Confessing Together (unison) Catherine Knott God, bring to our remembrance the many times and many ways we have neglected to listen to you. Diagnose our sickness even today and point us to your purpose for the church. Some of us have been complacent in our appreciation of the ministry we have been privileged to share; others have chosen to heed personal preference rather than seek your will. Yet you have blessed us and given us ample signs of assurance. The problem is not with our stars, or our size, or our age, but with the depth of our conviction. Turn us, even against our hesitation, toward you and let us march as your church triumphant. (JTF, Touch Holiness p.196) Assurance of Pardon The feast of God is designed to satisfy not our physical appetites but our hunger and thirst for righteousness. The table has long been set and there has always been a place reserved for you. Jesus Christ beckons you, Come. Beloved, your sins are forgiven. In witness to your new life in Christ and communion with one another, you are asked to gather round the heavenly table. Amen. (JTF, Touch Holiness, p. 143) *Response Passing the Peace 1

13 LISTENING TO THE WORD TOGETHER Prayer of Illumination Prepare us, O God, to hear your word through the scriptures of this day. Confront us with your claims on our lives. Clarify the choices we must make if our lives are to have meaning and purpose. Help us to respond to the One who came as the bread of life so we may know life at the fullest and best. (LB Flames of the Spirit p51) Scripture Reading Romans 12 Page 4 Sermon "Because of Grace" Rev. Carl Utley, Moderator C *Singing Together RESPONDING TOGETHER Communion Invitation to the Lord s Table Great Prayer of Thanksgiving Sharing the Bread and the Cup Prayer after Communion Music during communion Jim Dunkin & Timothy Bates DEPARTING TOGETHER *Singing Together What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine What a fellowship, what a joy divine, Leaning on the everlasting arms; What a blessedness, what a peace is mine, Leaning on the everlasting arms. Refrain: Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms; Leaning on Jesus, leaning on Jesus, leaning on the everlasting arms. O how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way, Leaning on the everlasting arms; O how bright the path grows from day to day, Leaning on the everlasting arms. Refrain What have I to dread, what have I to fear, Leaning on the everlasting arms; I have blessed peace with my Lord so near, Leaning on the everlasting arms. Refrain 2

14 C Blessing Eternal God, you call us to ventures of which we cannot see the ending, by paths as yet untrodden, through perils unknown. Give us faith to go out with courage, not knowing where we go, but only that your hand is leading us and your love supporting us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Carl Utley Postlude Ken and Steve Worship Leaders Doris Davis, Ruling Elder St. Paul PC, High Point Ken Davis, Ruling Elder Shady Side PC Lexington Steve Lindsley, Teaching Elder, First Presbyterian Mount Airy Carl Utley, Teaching Elder, Oak Ridge PC, Oak Ridge Catherine Knott, visiting Teaching Elder from Chicago Presbytery Jim Dunkin, Teaching Elder First Presbyterian, Salisbury Timothy Bates, Teaching Elder, Calvary and Cameron PC, Statesville Worship Resources Touch Holiness: Resources For Worship, edited by Ruth Duck Flames of the Spirit, edited by Ruth Duck Glory to God The Presbyterian Hymn Sampler For more information about Glory to God, including pricing and product information, visit: To order copies of the sampler, visit: 3

15 C Romans 12 The Message (MSG) Place Your Life Before God 1-2 So here's what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him. Don't become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You'll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly respond to it. Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops well-formed maturity in you. 3 I'm speaking to you out of deep gratitude for all that God has given me, and especially as I have responsibilities in relation to you. Living then, as every one of you does, in pure grace, it's important that you not misinterpret yourselves as people who are bringing this goodness to God. No, God brings it all to you. The only accurate way to understand ourselves is by what God is and by what he does for us, not by what we are and what we do for him. 4-6 In this way we are like the various parts of a human body. Each part gets its meaning from the body as a whole, not the other way around. The body we're talking about is Christ's body of chosen people. Each of us finds our meaning and function as a part of his body. But as a chopped-off finger or cut-off toe we wouldn't amount to much, would we? So since we find ourselves fashioned into all these excellently formed and marvelously functioning parts in Christ's body, let's just go ahead and be what we were made to be, without enviously or pridefully comparing ourselves with each other, or trying to be something we aren't. 6-8 If you preach, just preach God's Message, nothing else; if you help, just help, don't take over; if you teach, stick to your teaching; if you give encouraging guidance, be careful that you don't get bossy; if you're put in charge, don't manipulate; if you're called to give aid to people in distress, keep your eyes open and be quick to respond; if you work with the disadvantaged, don't let yourself get irritated with them or depressed by them. Keep a smile on your face Love from the center of who you are; don't fake it. Run for dear life from evil; hold on for dear life to good. Be good friends who love deeply; practice playing second fiddle Don't burn out; keep yourselves fueled and aflame. Be alert servants of the Master, cheerfully expectant. Don't quit in hard times; pray all the harder. Help needy Christians; be inventive in hospitality Bless your enemies; no cursing under your breath. Laugh with your happy friends when they're happy; share tears when they're down. Get along with each other; don't be stuck-up. Make friends with nobodies; don't be the great somebody Don't hit back; discover beauty in everyone. If you've got it in you, get along with everybody. Don't insist on getting even; that's not for you to do. "I'll do the judging," says God. "I'll take care of it." Our Scriptures tell us that if you see your enemy hungry, go buy that person lunch, or if he's thirsty, get him a drink. Your generosity will surprise him with goodness. Don't let evil get the best of you; get the best of evil by doing good. 4

16 D SALEM PRESBYTERY STATED CLERK REPORT Elder Mack Dagenhart, Stated Clerk July 17, 2012 CA 1. Edward Webb Memorial Church requested that it be dissolved due to decreased membership. An Administrative Commission of presbytery has completed its assignment, and a closure service has been held. Request that the Edward Webb Memorial Administrative Commission be dismissed with thanks. CA 2. Centre Church, Mooresville, applied for dismissal to the EPC under presbytery disaffiliation policy. A reconciliation team and a resolution team completed assigned tasks; the congregation voted twice for dismissal, with compensation agreed upon between the Resolution Team and the church. Recommend that Center Church, Mooresville, be dismissed to the Evangelical Presbyterian Church with name and property intact. CA 3. North Carolina Presbyterian Pilgrimage will conduct a retreat weekend at Camp Hanes October 11-14, Weekend plans include the Sacrament of Communion several times; presiding ministers will be Jennie Hemrick, Jim Rissmiller and Mark Sandlin. Request that communion be authorized during the NC Presbyterian Pilgrimage at Camp Hanes October 11-14, Recommendation: That the Committee on Ministry and the Committee on Preparation for Ministry be authorized to approve reception and dismissal of Teaching Elders on behalf of Presbytery, with such action reported to Presbytery at its next meeting after the action. 1

17 D SALEM PRESBYTERY STATED CLERK REPORT Elder Mack Dagenhart, Stated Clerk July 17, 2012 Report to Salem presbytery July 17, 2012 concerning Reverend Eddie Self Reverend Eddie Self submitted to the Stated Clerk a written statement dated December 10, 2010 of Self-accusation that an act of sexual misconduct had occurred. An Investigating Committee was appointed per D The Investigating Committee, after consideration of the statement and interviews with Reverend Self, recommended an Alternative Resolution per D h. The recommendation was approved in April, 2011 by the Presbytery Permanent Judicial Commission. The Investigating Committee supervised a program of rehabilitation, including outside counseling. It was determined in April, 2012 that response by Reverend Self to the rehabilitation program was unsatisfactory. A letter dated June 15, 2012 from the Investigating Committee to Reverend Self informed him that he will remain temporarily excluded until April 8, 2014 unless he reaches a satisfactory conclusion to the rehabilitation process prior to that date. The Committee on Ministry will monitor further rehabilitation results. 2

18 E SALEM PRESBYTERY COMMITTEE ON PREPARATION FOR MINISTRY Mike Horne and Dana Fruits, Co-Moderators July 17, 2012 The Committee on Preparation for Ministry met on May 25, 2012, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Greensboro, and held annual consultations with 11 inquirers and candidates under care. The Committee is currently working with 15 Candidates for ministry and 18 Inquirers. The CPM reminds the members of presbytery to faithfully pray for our Candidates and Inquirers! The Committee enrolled the following as Inquirers for Ministry (G ). Nicholas Babladelis, member of First Winston-Salem. Nick graduated from Wake Forest University and is enrolled at Princeton Theological Seminary effective June 19, Laura Kate Morrison, member of First Statesville. Kate graduated from the University of South Carolina and is enrolled at Columbia Theological Seminary effective June 19, Recommendations: CA 1. That Salem Presbytery authorizes Dana Fruits and Mike Lamm, to serve as readers for the PCUSA Ordination Exams in October

19 F SALEM PRESBYTERY EXAMINATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT William Hoyle, Moderator July 17, 2012 In context of the committee s examination, the Candidate and pastors mentioned in the following pages were asked those questions that were required through the endorsement of the Peace, Unity and Purity Special Committee s Report. There were no declared departures from the essential tenets of Church Order. In addition, Examination Committee members were given additional resources for the examination including the P.U.P. Committee s suggested questions. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. That the presbytery proceed with the examination of Rev. R. Michael McDowell, to transfer into Salem Presbytery from Palo Duro Presbytery and serve as Interim Pastor at the First Presbyterian Church of Mooresville. He has been examined and approved by the Examinations Committee. We therefore invite him to share his faith story with you and move that his examination be sustained as satisfactory and that he be invited to sign the Salem Presbytery Book of Obligations. A. Faith Journey In life and in death we belong to God. These words from the Brief Statement of Faith of the PC(USA) encapsulate my understanding of my walk of faith a walk that began in childhood when I first heard the song Jesus loves Me. I remember how impressed I was with the message of that song. As a child, I was deeply impressed with the idea that someone whom I didn t as yet know loved me. I was excited to go to Sunday school and hear of the mighty works of God and the love of Jesus Christ. That power and that love proved to be extremely compelling to me a power and love manifested in my home by gentle, supportive, firm, godly parents as well as by a nurturing, caring church community. While still a child, I came to know Jesus Christ as my Lord and savior. It was during my freshman year as a college student that I initially and unmistakably discerned God s call on my heart to pursue a career in ministry. During those years at Grove City College and subsequent years at Lancaster and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, I was tutored, mentored, and influenced by dynamic men and women of faith who assisted in molding, shaping, and defining my biblical and theological understanding. Now after thirty-seven years of pastoral ministry, I have come to understand that this faith journey is one of continual discovery and refinement. As I encounter others on this journey, I am enriched by their insight, inquisitiveness, and spirituality. I look to the future with great enthusiasm and expectation, knowing that God has promised, I know the plans I have for you-plans to prosper you and not to harm you; plans to give you hope and a future. Praise be to God, the giver of every good and perfect gift. 1

20 F B. Statement of Faith Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. -Hebrews 11:1 Here, briefly, is a description of my hope and my certainty: 1. I believe in God-infinite, eternal, and unchangeable, whose love, mercy and faithfulness endures forever. 2. I believe the greatest manifestation of this infinite love is to be found in the gift of salvation that is ours in, through, and solely because of Jesus Christ, the onlybegotten Son of God. 3. Through Christ, the Worthy Lamb, the destructive power of sin, the sting of death, is obliterated because of the sacrifice of his life on the cross. 4. Through the power of his bodily resurrection, believers are imputed with His righteousness and they become the Righteousness of God, not by any of their own merit, but because of His perfection. 5. Salvation comes only through Jesus Christ and his grace alone. 6. The gift of the Holy Spirit is given to all those redeemed by Christ. 7. The Holy Spirit is God s empowering presence in the life of the believer, and enables the believer to affirm the lordship and the divinity of Jesus Christ. 8. The Holy Spirit empowers the believer with gifts for the benefit of ministry and the equipping of the Church. 9. I believe the Bible is God-breathed, inspired by God and serves as the unique and authoritative witness to Jesus Christ. 10. I believe, as the Westminster Confession of Faith notes, The whole counsel of God, concerning all things necessary for his own glory, man s salvation, faith, and life is either expressly set down in scripture, or may be deduced from scripture. 11. It is through the illuminating work of the Holy Spirit that believers come to understand biblical truths. 12. I believe the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion are instituted by Christ, serving as visible signs and seals that we belong to God. Through their faithful administration we are cleansed, regenerated, nourished, and renewed as members of the same mystical body. 13. I believe the Church is the Bride of Christ, commissioned with the task of making disciples of all nations- the visible evidence of Christ s continuing presence in the world. To God be the glory now and forevermore. Come, Lord Jesus! 2

21 F 2. That the presbytery proceed with the examination of Rev. Tom LaBonte, to transfer into Salem Presbytery from Charlotte Presbytery and serve as Interim Pastor at the Franklin Presbyterian Church. He has been examined and approved by the Examinations Committee. We therefore invite him to share his faith story with you and move that his examination be sustained as satisfactory and that he be invited to sign the Salem Presbytery Book of Obligations. A. Faith Journey I was born at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. My Father was Roman Catholic and my Mother was seventh generation Presbyterian with deep roots in Virginia. My Father was in the military when he met my Mother and they were married in the Presbyterian Church. My youth involvement in the Church included attending Sunday school, youth choir, and Vacation Bible School. I joined the Boy Scouts at our Church troop and earned the rank of Eagle Scout and the God and Country Award. I felt the call to ministry as a junior at the University of Maryland but in my senior year decided to postpone pursing seminary studies and volunteer for military service. There is a strong tradition in my family of service to country and I felt it was my duty to serve. I completed officer training and other schools and served in a variety of assignments. I transitioned into the reserves, went to graduate school and met my wife in a Roman History class. We were married a year later and raised two daughters. For the next seven years I served as a college administrator and history faculty member, later served in government, and as a financial services senior executive in human resources. In 2000 we moved to Huntersville and I started my consulting practice providing change management, performance and process improvement services with domestic and international clients. Over this thirty year period I continually felt the call to ministry but resisted, inserting my will into decisions of life instead of seeking out and listening to the will of God. Through the work of the Holy Spirit I finally began to listen and I believe God led me to Hopewell Church and to act on my calling to be a Minister of Word and Sacrament. I believe the opportunities provided in my professional life were part of God s plan in preparing me for ministry. The Pastor, Session and Congregation of Hopewell encouraged and supported me as my Church family. I served as Elder and Clerk of Session, served on committees, as a Sunday school teacher and VBS and Camp leader. Nearly five years of study at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Charlotte went by quickly. The years of Seminary and year I served as a Hospice Chaplain intern and later in the parish internship at Cook s Memorial were a time of deep spiritual development that reinforced my call to parish ministry. After graduation, my service to the Church continued as a Supply preacher in the Charlotte, Salem and Western North Carolina Presbyteries. Ordination as a Minister of Word and Sacrament in serving the congregation at Saint Andrews in Charlotte was a humbling new beginning in a continuing journey in Jesus Christ. I believe the Holy Spirit guided Franklin Presbyterian and me to a partnership in interim ministry in our mutual calling of service to God. 3

22 F B. Statement of Faith I believe in the Triune God, three persons in one, God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. God has always been, neither begotten nor proceeding. God is the holy, eternal, sovereign, almighty, all-knowing, creator of all things in heaven and on earth. God reigns in love and compassion, judgment and righteousness. I believe God desires us to be in a loving, worshipful relationship and provides us with various gifts to be used to praise, glorify and serve with love and joy. I believe Jesus Christ, the Son of God, always co-existed with the Father, and was sent to us by God fully human and fully divine. Jesus is our savior and mediator with God for the forgiveness of sinful humanity. Through no merit or works on our part, we are reconciled to God, and our sins are washed clean, in the sacrificial blood of Christ. I believe there are no sins too great or too small for God s forgiving grace. By the faith and obedience of Christ unto death and by his resurrection through God s grace, we share in the hope of eternal life. I believe Jesus is our example of love, compassion and obedience in living the Christian life. We are enjoined by God through the voice of the Prophets and by the Gospel of Christ, to serve the poor, the hungry, the sick and the strangers among us. Our faith is to be lived and witnessed not only in the Church but in the world. I believe we are to live our faith by giving our talents, time and financial gifts in serving others with gratitude for the blessings bestowed upon us by a loving God. I believe the Holy Spirit is eternally proceeding from God the Father and God the Son. The Spirit manifests the love of God that is ever with us and fills us with the reassuring love, comfort and truth of God. The Spirit guides us in interpreting God s inspired and authoritative Word in the Old and New Testaments, and reveals to us God s will for living our lives. The Holy Spirit inspires us to live by our faith and to be united with Christ as the centrality of our lives. The Spirit is an abiding presence in the sacraments of Baptism and the Lord s Supper. In Baptism God claims us and seals us by grace and adopts us into the Body of Jesus Christ, the one holy, catholic Church. The Spirit is present at the Lord s Supper as we are spiritually fed as the sign and seal of communion with our Lord and Savior. We remember with thanksgiving his sacrificial death and give joyful praise for his saving grace. The Holy Spirit calls us to faith, calls us to obedience and repentance, and calls us to witness to the Gospel as commanded by Christ. Though I am sinner, I believe I am never alone because nothing can separate me from the love of God. I believe as a Christian I am called to witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ by being a faithful servant, to be obedient to the will of God, serving God s people, and to render to the Triune God all glory, praise, love and honor. 4

23 F 3. That the presbytery proceed with the examination of Rev. Eleanor Norman, to transfer into Salem Presbytery from the Presbytery of Eastern Virginia and serve as Interim Pastor at the Trinity (Winston-Salem) Presbyterian Church. She has been examined and approved by the Examinations Committee. We therefore invite her to share her faith story with you and move that her examination be sustained as satisfactory and that she be invited to sign the Salem Presbytery Book of Obligations. A. Faith Journey My faith story begins with my earliest memory. I was three years old, standing on the pew of my grandmother s church, singing Go Tell It on the Mountain at the top of my lungs. It was in this moment that I first remember knowing in my heart, without a doubt, that Jesus was real and loved me. As a child, I was lucky to always feel God s love in my life. Church was a second home for me, a place I felt loved and accepted a place I was safe a place I saw God s Kingdom present on earth. I entered college knowing I wanted to be a minister who worked at a camp or conference center. My last two years in college was a time of struggling with my call to ministry. While I had felt the call to ministry when I was only fourteen, as graduation grew close, I had to really figure out what that meant for me. I decided not to go to seminary straight out of college for two reasons. First, I had been attending a Presbyterian church for the past three-and-a-half years, but was raised Episcopalian. I wasn t sure which denomination really fit me. Second, when I was fifteen, my bishop had advised me that before going into ministry, I should find the thing most unlike ministry that I thought would make me happy and do that. So I upon graduation, I entered the University of Georgia s Sports Management program. After only six weeks at Georgia, I realized that ministry, not sports, is where I needed to be. While my job working for the Atlanta Braves was exciting, I was not joyful about what I was doing. I was finding joy however in volunteering for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at UGA. I felt I needed to finish my program at UGA, so while I was finishing, I began to prepare myself for seminary. During the two years I spent in Athens, I worked with my pastor and a pastoral counselor to get myself in the best shape possible. I explored the issues in my life and, with the help of prayers, found healing from a painful childhood. I worked with my pastor, who was Episcopalian before changing to the PC(USA) church, and found it was also the place for me. I began taking on more leadership with FCA and the Presbyterian Student Center to gain experience in leading in the church. During this time, I grew in my relationship with God and in my understanding of my gifts for ministry, and I became better prepared to enter seminary. In my first year at seminary, I found it difficult at first to be completely defined by my faith. It s always been a strong part of my life, but I always had a lot of other things going on in my life as well. Living, studying, and working at seminary, I felt as though my life was one-dimensional, and I wondered how I was going to be a witness in the real world if I was not part of it. So, I went and got involved with the real world. During my time at Princeton, in addition to my class work, I was twice a debutant in New York, served on the junior committee for the SLE Lupus Foundation, and assisted in starting the junior 5

24 F committee for the Soldier s, Sailor s, and Maritime Club. I found that God used these experiences in my life to better prepare me for ministry. I was able to figure out how relationships work with people outside of the church when you are the minister in the group. I am thankful that I was able to explore what it would mean to be the minister before I was working full time in the church. After seminary, I took a semester internship at a small church in Maryland while I searched for my first call. Within a month of starting at Laurel Presbyterian Church, I knew I had found my call at First Presbyterian Church, Pensacola. My call was confirmed and I began my ministry in March I found I was more prepared to be a pastor than I thought I was. I felt like I had the easiest job in the world. Unfortunately, First Presbyterian Church was struggling in numerous ways. One of the biggest struggles was within the staff. It became clear, that I was never truly going to be part of the team. On the urging of the APNC that called me to FPC, I rewrote my PIF and started searching for a new call. Deciding to leave FPC was one of the hardest decisions I ever had to make, but once I made the decision doors began to open. I found as I entered my second call, I was still processing four years of seminary, and while I found that my faith has grown, it has also stayed the same. I still felt as though I have a child-like faith, but with more knowledge behind it. I see God at work in the world around me and know that it is good. I still struggle with all of the little things that theologians have written about for thousands of years, and often still asked myself, What does this really have to do with my ministry to the people in my church? However, I found that I had a greater understanding of how the Body of Christ works and a new thankful for my friends who are called to be Biblical scholars, hospital chaplains, and even theologians, because I know these are important parts of the Body, and I know that I am not called there. Over the past four years, I have struggled with the brokenness of the church its members, its leaders, its processes. At times, I have even struggled with my place in this place we call church. Through God s grace and wisdom, I found that my life experiences as a member of the Body of Christ and a minister in the church, have been woven together to bring me to this place. A place where I can help the church grow, help the church heal, help the church move forward through being part of healthy transition. It is a leap of faith to enter a place where calls are on timelines and limits, but it is a place where I see God s love and grace working in the people I am called to walk besides. It is a place where I see churches striving to be faithful to their call. It is a place where my greatest passion meet the worlds greatest need. B. Statement of Faith By the power and revelation of the Holy Spirit, I believe in one triune God Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in One. Who was and is and forever shall be. I believe in God the Father, Creator. Who created me in God s image, 6

25 F Loved me before I was created, Called me by name in my Baptism. I believe God s greatest gift to the world and me is Jesus Christ Who is the perfect example of a Child of God, Who became the incarnation of God, To allow relationship with God. I believe the death of the incarnated Jesus Christ justified me and all believers Jesus Christ was crucified on the cross, Jesus Christ rose on the third day, In this act the debt of sin has been paid. I believe Jesus Christ will return to earth to judge the living and the dead. Through Jesus Christ all have been reconciled with God. Without Jesus Christ humans would stand in judgment of God. With Jesus Christ humans can enter the presence of God. I believe before Jesus Christ returned to heaven, the Holy Spirit was given to the World. Through the Holy Sprit I grow in faith. Through the Holy Spirit I grow in relationship with God. Through the Holy Spirit the Word of God is revealed to me. I believe knowledge of God is first found in The Holy Scriptures through the revelation of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Scriptures are God s self-revelation. The Holy Scriptures reveal the Word incarnate in Jesus Christ. The Holy Scripture show the presence of the Holy Spirit in the Church. I believe knowledge of God is also revealed within the Body of Christ, Through relationships with other members of the Body of Christ, Through members understanding of whom God is, Through the witness of the lives of members of the Body of Christ. My faith and life are a simple response to God s gift of love. My faith is in the God who created and loves me. My life is an attempt to be a living example of God s love, All done with faith through the Holy Spirit. I believe in the sovereignty of God. God has sovereignty over all of creation. God is constantly reaching to his creation of humanity. God s children can only return the love that was first given to us. I believe reconciliation happens by God s grace alone. 7

26 F My faith will not give me justification. My works will not give me justification. God s love gives me justification. I believe that faith is a continuing journey of God s love. By faith I am simply attempting to respond to the great love God has given to me. By faith I know I am justified even though I am still a sinner. By faith I know I am being sanctified by the continual work of the Holy Spirit. I believe God has sovereignty over all creation. I try to live an example of God s love in creation In Response to God s Love And with God s help. I believe in two Holy Sacraments. In His life Christ participate in both sacraments. The sacraments are outward signs of what God has already done. In faith and in response to Christ s command we participate in the sacraments. I believe in one Holy Baptism In which we are called by name, Which is an outward sign of the grace already given by God And connects us to the Christ in his Baptism. I believe in Holy Communion In which we remember the Body and the Blood that was shed for us Is a great mystery that never fully be explained, But fills me in a way that cannot be compared. My faith in God is through the Holy Spirit s work within me. Not my work in the Holy Spirit. I am not earning salvation through my faith. I am simply responding to the love too great to deny. 8

27 G SALEM PRESBYTERY COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY Joe Blankinship and Steve Scott, Co-Moderators Brad Peters and Jo Ann Woodcock, Acting Co-Moderators July 17, 2012 I. COMMITTEE ACTION REPORTED FOR THE INFORMATION OF PRESBYTERY A. SECURING AN INTERIM PASTOR/ASSOCIATE PASTOR. 1. Concurred with the Session of Franklin Presbyterian Church, Salisbury, North Carolina, in securing the Reverend Thomas J. LaBonte to serve as Interim Pastor for a period of one year beginning July 22, Concurred with the Session of Shallowford Presbyterian Church, Lewisville, North Carolina, in securing the Reverend Doug Gebhard to serve as Interim Pastor for a period of one year beginning August 1, Concurred with the Session of Community in Christ Presbyterian Church, Greensboro, North Carolina, in securing the Reverend Thom Burleson to serve as Interim Pastor for a period of one year beginning August 1, Concurred with the Session of First Presbyterian Church, Mooresville, North Carolina, in securing the Reverend R. Michael McDowell to serve as Interim Pastor for a period of one year beginning July 16, B. RENEWING INTERIM PASTORAL RELATIONSHIPS 1. Concurred with the Session of the Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church, West Jefferson, North Carolina, in renewing the Interim Pastor contract with the Reverend Thom Burleson for a period of 2 months beginning June 1, II. COMMITTEE ACTIONS TAKEN ON BEHALF OF PRESBYTERY A. DISSOLUTION OF PASTORAL RELATIONSHIPS 1. Dissolved the pastoral relationship between the Reverend Clay Brown and the First Presbyterian Church, Mooresville, effective April 29, 2012, so that he may serve the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Amarillo, Texas, in Palo Duro Presbytery. 2. Dissolved the Associate Pastoral relationship between the Reverend Tyler Domske and the First Presbyterian Church, Mooresville, North Carolina, effective August 9, 2012, so that he may serve the Northmont United Presbyterian Church, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. B. TRANSFER OF MINISTER OUT OF SALEM PRESBYTERY 1. That the Reverend Dawn Martin Hyde was transferred to San Francisco Presbytery effective June 15, 2012 so that she may serve as Pastor at Mission Bay Community Church in San Francisco, California. 2. That the Reverend John McCall was transferred to Western Carolina Presbytery effective May 25, 2012, so that he may serve as a PC(USA) missionary in Taiwan. 3. That the Reverend Tyler Domske, pending the request from the Stated Clerk of Pittsburg Presbytery, be transferred to Pittsburg Presbytery effective August 12, 2012, so that he may serve the Northmont United Presbyterian Church, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. 1

28 G C. PERMISSION TO LABOR WITHIN THE BOUNDS OF SALEM PRESBYTERY 1. The Committee on Ministry granted permission for the Reverend George Goodman, an Honorably Retired member of Peaks Presbytery, to labor within the bounds of Salem Presbytery for a period of seven months, beginning June 1, 2012 to serve as Interim Associate Presbyter of Salem Presbytery. D. PERMISSION TO LABOR OUTSIDE THE BOUNDS OF SALEM PRESBYTERY 1. Upon receipt of notification that the Reverend Sandra Greene has received permission to labor within the bounds of Presbytery of the Peaks, granted permission for the Reverend Sandra Greene to labor outside the bounds of Salem Presbytery for a period of five months, to be renewed January 1 of next year. E. MODERATOR OF SESSION 1. That the Reverend Jud Milam was appointed the Moderator of Session for the Shallowford Presbyterian Church, Lewisville, North Carolina. 2. That the Reverend Grant Sutphin was appointed the Moderator of Session for the First Presbyterian Church, Statesville, North Carolina effective May-July. 3. That the Reverend Steve McCutchan was appointed the Moderator of Session for the Trinity Presbyterian Church, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 4. That the Reverend Ben Trawick was appointed the Moderator of Session for the Elkin Presbyterian Church, Elkin, North Carolina. 5. That the Reverend Joel Long was appointed the Moderator of Session for the West Jefferson Presbyterian Church, West Jefferson, North Carolina. F. COMMISSIONED LAY PASTORS (RENEWAL) 1. Concurred with the Session of the Trinity Presbyterian Church, Elon College, North Carolina, in renewing the contract of Mr. Steve Braxton to serve as their Commissioned Lay Pastor for a period of one year beginning March 15, Concurred with the Session of the Hills Presbyterian Church, Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, in renewing the contract of Ms. Mandy Santolla to serve as their Commissioned Lay Pastor for a period of one year beginning April 19, G. STATED SUPPLY RELATIONSHIP (RENEWAL) 1. That the Stated Supply contract between the Reverend Clyde T. Cook and the Love Valley Presbyterian Church, Statesville, North Carolina be renewed for a period of one year beginning July 1, III. RECOMMENDATION FOR THE ACTION OF PRESBYTERY MINISTER TRANSFERRING TO SALEM PRESBYTERY 1. That the Reverend Thomas LaBonte, a member of Charlotte Presbytery, be transferred to Salem Presbytery, pending his successful examination and signing of the Book of Ministerial Obligations to serve as Interim Pastor at Franklin Presbyterian Church, Salisbury, North Carolina. 2

29 G 2. That the Reverend Michael McDowell, a member of Palo Duro Presbytery, be transferred to Salem Presbytery, pending his successful examination and signing of the Book of Ministerial Obligations to serve as Interim Pastor at First Presbyterian Church, Mooresville, North Carolina. STUDENT STATED SUPPLY RELATIONSHIP (CREATION) CA 1. That Mr. John C. Elam, a candidate under the care of Salem Presbytery, be appointed as the Student Stated Supply of the Pine Hall Presbyterian Church, Pine Hall, North Carolina, for a period of one year effective July 16, COMMISSIONED LAY PASTOR (CREATION) CA 1. That Mr. Hal McElroy be commissioned as the Lay Pastor of the Gulf Presbyterian Church, Gulf, North Carolina, for a 5 month period beginning July 1, 2012; and that he be granted permission to celebrate the Sacraments, perform wedding for the congregation, and moderate the Session under the supervision of the Reverend Troy Lesher-Thomas. 3

30 H SALEM PRESBYTERY COUNCIL REPORT July 2012 David Parker, Moderator Council has met twice since the April meeting of Presbytery: May 17 and June 21. Council Members are: Moderator: David Parker Recording Clerk: Carl Utley CENTRAL EAST WEST Dr. David Boger (CLP) Rev. Rosa Miranda (El Buen Pastor, NCD) Mr. David Parker (Statesville First) Ms. Beth Utley (Forest Hills) Rev. Chris East (Epiphany, NCD & Church of the Covenant) Rev. Genie Martin (Springwood) Ms. Tara Sandercock (Guilford Park) Rev. Carl Utley (Oak Ridge) Mr. Joe Blevins (Mt. Jefferson) Mr. Don McCracken (Glendale Springs) Rev. Lynn Stall (Rumple Memorial) In the two months since the April meeting of Salem Presbytery the Council has spent considerable time discussing the state of the presbytery, the Council s assigned role in exercising leadership within the presbytery s current structure, and the membership-design of Council. Though there are signs of health and vitality within our congregations, and faithful work in the various constitutional committees of the presbytery and in a variety of ministry settings, our collective identity and mission seem strained. Financial pressures certainly cloud Council s perceptions of the organizational health of the presbytery, as do the recent conflicts over ordination standards and membership in the denomination. Council reviewed its assigned charge: Council functions will be to: a. Act as coordinator and interpreter of mission and ministry in SP. b. Review and evaluate the effectiveness of the three ministry emphases: REACH, EQUIP, and SEND. c. Be responsible for personnel and all related matters. d. Prepare and oversee the budget. e. Serve as Trustees. f. Provide a link for the Book of Order committees and special ministry areas such as Camp Grier, Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations, Black Caucus, Presbyterian Women, Presbyterian Men. Council may create subgroups to deal with finance, personnel, and others as they decide how best to fulfill their responsibilities. Special ministry areas or advocacy groups may be invited to report to the Council or request time to address Council. 1

31 H The Council recognizes that it is not adequately structured, its work is not adequately organized to be effective in the fulfillment of its responsibilities, and is committed to make the necessary changes to be more effective in leading the presbytery. Within the general discussion of Council s role, we recognize that while the current presbytery model describes a visioning council that also evaluates the ministries of the presbytery, as a matter of practice Council also has administrative functions. Discussion is underway about how to better attend to both the vision-evaluation functions and the administrative functions of Council, including how to include input from the various committees and ministries of the presbytery. Within its administrative duties, Council: Approved a recommendation from Church Growth and Transformation to designate the recent gift of $25,000 from the dismissal of the Asbury Church to the EPC be devoted to Church Development / Redevelopment Fund was approved, subject to revision or redesignation by Council through December 31, 2012, depending on the budgeting needs of the presbytery. Appointed additional members to the Westminster Burlington Conciliation Team: Robert Giles, Norm Whitney, and Amanda Anderson. Appointed additional members to the Mebane First Conciliation Team: David Ealy and two others to be named by the Stated Clerk. Approved the recommendation of the Resolution Team for Centre Church to designate the funds of $8,235 resulting from the dismissal agreement for Church Development and Redevelopment, subject to revision or re-designation by Council through December 31, 2012, depending on the budgeting needs of the presbytery. Approved a request from Hunger Action Enabler Bryan McFarland: The International Hunger Committee of Salem Presbytery has the authority to make disbursements up to $5000 each disbursement. One MOU (Memorandum of Understanding), which expires in 2012, is for Pao de Vida (Bread of Life) in Rio Verde, Brazil for $7,500 per quarter. There is more than enough money to cover this in monies received from Pennies for Hunger, but the committee needs Council approval for the additional $2,500 per quarter. The next meeting of Council will be at the Presbytery Office on August 16, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. 2

32 I The SUMMER season is upon us! SALEM PRESBYTERY BUDGET AND FINANCE REPORT July 17, 2012 Rev. Joel Long, Moderator Ecclesiastes reminds us that for everything there is a season. In the midst of dwindling revenues, warming temperatures, and evaluating the sustainability of our current Presbytery mission model, the Budget and Finance provides this seasonal weather report. The conditions are a little less than favorable, the extended forecast would benefit from some improvements, and the winds need to shift from gusty to steady. Here s our current report: $87, this figure represents how much more we have spent than we have taken in (year to date) Undesignated giving through May $319,351.19, through May $370, To date, for 2012, we have pledged from churches- $900,782.21, for 2011 the figure was $1,142, Audit has been completed for 2011 without any substantial matters for concern. Please review three handouts in our report. (enclosed) Commissioners, it is not too late to return your 2012 pledge to Presbytery. A phone call or e- mail to Wanda Daubenmeyer will be greatly appreciated. Please check with your Session to determine if your pledge has been forwarded to our office. The telephone # is ext. 125, the is wdaubenmeyer@salempresbytery.org. Our committee prays for the work and mission of all of our churches during our monthly meetings. Respectfully submitted, Joel Long, Moderator 1

33 WD 7/9/2012 Page 1 MIssion Receipts x Salem Presbytery Mission Receipts Salem Presbytery Mission Receipts Undesignated Giving Total Giving Month January 53, , , , , , , , , , February 105, , , , , , , , , , March 92, , , , , , , , , , April 130, , , , , , , , , , May 104, , , , , , , , , , June 110, , , , , , , , July 121, , , , , , , , August 116, , , , , , , , September 144, , , , , , , , October 113, , , , , , , , November 82, , , , , , , , December 242, , , , , , , , YTD Total 485, , , , , ,870, ,595, ,595, ,202, , Grand Total 1,417, ,271, ,104, ,027, , ,870, ,595, ,595, ,200, , ,508, ,308, ,277, ,259, ,211, Budget 11, , , , Prior Year Giving 31, , Per Capita 485, , , , , Undesignated Giving + Prior Year, Per Capita 32.15% 33.27% 27.50% 29.43% 26.94% YTD Percent Received Designated Selected Giving Designated Special Offerings Designated Validated Causes Month January 50, , , , , , , , , , , February 1, , , , , , , , , , , , March 2, , , , , , , , , , , , April 1, , , , , , , , , , , , , May 3, , , , , , , , , , , , , , June 1, , , , , , , , , , , , July 3, , , , , , , , , , , , August 2, , , , , , , , , (16,974.17) September 1, , (4,654.70) 16, , , , , , , October 2, , , , , , (6,573.90) , , , , November 1, , , , , , , , , , December 7, , , , , , , , , , , , YTD Total 59, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Grand Total 59, , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,653.17

34 Salem Presbytery General Fund Jan-12 Feb-12 Mar-12 Apr-12 May-12 Actual 2012 Budget 2012 Difference Revenue Undesignated Giving 22, , , , , , , , Prior Year Undesignated Giv 10, , , , , Per Capita Giving 2, , , , , , , , Other Revenue Giving 18, , , , , , , , Total Revenue 94, , , , , , , , Expenditures/Expenses Reach,Equip,Send 32, , , , , , , Support 3, , , , , , Council & Related , , , , Administration 47, , , , , , , Office Costs 6, , , , , , , Total Expenses 90, , , , , , , , Net Gain/Loss -37, , , , , , , Salem Presbytery Restricted Fund Revenue Validated,Special,Selected 6, , , , , , Hunger Funds 16, , , , , , Other Revenue 27, , , , , , Total Revenue 50, , , , , , Expenditures/Expenses PCUSA - Val, Sel, Special 6, , , , , , Hunger Expense 7, , , , , , Other Expense 1, , , , , , Total Expenses 15, , , , , , Net Gain/Loss Net Asse 34, , , , , Total Pledges Received , ,211, ****406, ******Amount needed to reach our budget! ` Beg Jan End Difference Cash/Checking 152, , , Unrestricted Net Assets 1,897, ,829, , Restricted Assets 405, , ,774.61

35 Year Church Request Action Grants Approved Loans Approved 1989 *Korean Church $3,000 NCD Grant Approved 3, *Trinity, W-S $5,000 Loan (New Roof) Approved $ 5, *Cameron, Statesville Redevelopment - $25,000 Grant Approved 25, *Fellowship, Greensboro $20,000 Grant (Building) Approved 20, *Dogwood Acres $2,500 Grant /Whispering Pines Approved 2, $2,500 Grant/Whispering Pines Approved 2, *Korean Church NCD $20,000 Request (Applied to GA for $15,000); $5,000 Approved 5, Salem Presbytery Funds *Dellabrook, W-S $3,500 (1/2 loan & 1/2 grant) Approved 1, $ 1, *Mt. Tabor, Cleveland $30,000 Loan Approved $ 30, *Beulah $10,000 Loan/$5,000 Grant (church structure work) Approved 5, $ 10, *Trinity - W-S $7,500 Grant; $13,500 Loan (Storm Clean-up Asbestos Approved 7, $ 13, *Glendale Springs $1,000 Grant & $2,500 Loan (Furnace) Approved 1, $ 2, *Sedgefield, Greensboro $25,000 Grant (Redevelopment) Approved 25, *Second, Salisbury $850 Grant (Redevelopment Counselor) Approved *Korean Church NCD $99, (property) Approved 99, *Harmony, Statesville $1,000 - (Floor Repairs) Approved 1, *NCD Oak Ridge $205,000 (property) Approved 205, *Cameron, Statesville $20,313 (Complete Building) Approved 20, *Yadkinville $5,000 loan (Roof Replacement) Approved $ 5, *Yadkin United $6,600 (Church Repairs) Approved 6, *Danbury Community $11,500 (Purchase old House) Approved 11, *Reid Memorial Allocation through Bicentennial Fund for new Recreational Building. Architectural fees paid *Trinity, Elon College $5,000 Approved 5, *Shiloh, Statesville $1,500 (Research on Redevelopment Plan) 1, *Glendale Springs $1,960 loan (Requested that they apply for grant from Approved $ 1, Synod to repay - Repaid 1995) *Glendale Springs $2,500 grant/$1,874 loan (Repairs to building & manse) Approved 2, $ 1, *Flat Rock $9,500 loan (Manse Renovations) Approved $ 9, WD July 3rd, 2012

36 1995 *Korean Church NCD First Construction - $77,000 grant 77, *Oak Ridge NCD First Construction - $ amount not yet established. Trailer on Information property sold for $59,000 (in building fund) *Dogwood Acres $21,000 requested - $3,000 (Architectural Design) Approved 21, *St. Paul, High Point Request for relocation - Demographics done by Earhart - Recommendations forthcoming Information *Freedom Ministry Application for $375,000 over 5 years; Up to $75,000 in Approved $ 375, (as needed) and 1997 *Reid Memorial Request for new building/full-time pastorate. Bicentennial Funds canceled when other churches in area failed to show Support for this ministry. It was felt that Reid Memorial could not raise $250,000+ needed to complete this project. Several meetings set with members of the Committee, Pastor, & Session. Information *Lake Norman Property $1,000 retainer, if way be clear Approved 1, *Yadkinville Request for $3,500 to do needed repairs on Building. Recommended $2,000 loan and $1,500 grant. Approved 1, $ 2, *Freedom Ministry (Cameron, Mt. Tabor, Mocksville 2nd & Mt. Vernon Approved 40, Churches -Christian Educator) $40,000 for 1996 *Thyatira Mission Resource Center - $10,000 Approved 10, *Danbury Request for $11,500 to enable church to purchase house (fellowship use) next door to church. *Thyatira Mission Resource Center - $2,500 for purchase of Dolly to move resources *Lake Norman Fellowship Request to purchase property at Lake Norman For New Church Development - $159,000. *Beulah Request for funds for church repairs - $16,000; Recommendation: $8,000 grant & $8,0000 loan. *Glendale Springs Request for funds for manse repair - $2,700; Recommendation: $1,200 loan; $1,500 grant *Immanuel Request for roofing repair and asbestos removal; Recommendation: $5,000 loan; $5,000 grant *Pleasant Grove Construction of Fellowship Hall; Request for $30,000; Recommendation: $15,000 grant; $15,000 loan. Approved 11, Approved 2, Approved 159, Approved 8, $ 8, Approved 1, $ 1, Approved 5, $ 5, Approved 15, $ 15, WD July 3rd, 2012

37 2001 *Mocksville 2nd Manse purchase--$12, grant, $10,000 Loan Approved 12, $ 10, *Griers Music Program - $2,000 grant Approved 2, *Milton Restrooms - $4,000 Approved 4, *St. Paul -HP Bank Loan default on land purchase - $35,000 Approved 35, *Church of the Covenant Church Planning Consultant - $2,350 Approved *Memorial Construction of Educational Facility - $100,000 Approved 100, *Glendale Springs Bathroom installation and Insulation - $8,000 Approved 8, *Milton Bathroom Basement/ Contingency Aid Approved 3, *Presbyterian Churches Salary Support Approved 83, *Calvary Summer Project Approved 3, *Available to Churches Tuition Grants Approved 12, *Hispanic Ministry Mission Development Grant of $134,000 for Presbytery matching funds. Approved 134, *St. Paul HP Purchase of 7+ acres of land at a cost of $165,000; also, Approved 165, permission to sell current property for $140,000. *St. Paul HP $15,000 to help defray cost of purchasing 7+ acres for Approved 15, church relocation with stipulation that church raise $10,000 to complete purchase. *Available to Churches Tuition Grants Approved 16, *Lake Jeanette Purchase of 10.6 acres of land 1/4 mile south of Lake Jeanette for New Church Development Cost of $225,000, $80,000 down, financed over 5 yrs. *Hispanic Ministry Request to employ Hispanic Evangelist for NCD; Funded by GA and Presbytery; $35,000 in *Church of the Springs Proposal submitted for funding NCD at Barium Springs - $150,000 over 5 year period. Approved $ 225, Approved 35, Approved 150, *Memorial Redevelopment Project (Architect) $13,450 Approved 13, *Fieldstone Redevelopment Grant (program) $12,000 Approved 12, *Presbyterian Churches Salary Support Approved 100, *Calvary Summer Program Approved 3, *Available to Churches Tuition Grants Approved 16, *Dellabrook Heating and Air conditioning replacement: $5,750 Grant and $5,750 Loan. Building Repair - $15,000 grant Approved 20, $ 5, *Lake Norman Fellowship First building Construction - $100,000 Approved 100, WD July 3rd, 2012

38 *Presbyterian Churches Salary Support Approved 88, *Mebane 1st Air Conditioning Replacement Approved 1, *Available to Churches Tuition Grants Approved 16, *Cameron Roof Repair - $12,800 Loan Approved $ 12, *Hispanic Ministry Start-up funds at Old Town- $7,000 Approved 75, *St. Paul Building Construction - $50,000 Grant; $75,000 Loan Approved 50, $ 75, *Presbyterian Churches Salary Support Approved 87, *Korean 1st Korean Orphanage Approved 10, *Available to Churches Tuition Grants Approved 16, *Springwood Church Transformation Consultants $2,000 Grant Approved 2, *Mt. Vernon New Construction & Renovation $20,000 grant; $20,000 Approved 20, $ 20, *Ebenezer-Siler City Land Purchase - $60,000 Approved 60, *Hispanic Ministries El Buen Approved 35, *John Calvin Student Grant / Knox Abernathy Approved 2, *Edward Webb Air Conditioning Repair Approved 2, *Presbyterian Churches Salary Support Approved 54, *Pittsboro Bompata Project Approved 5, *Korean 1st Pres Korean Orphanage/ Richardson Trust Approved 3, *Pittsboro Bompata Project Approved 5, *Available to Churches Grants COPM Approved 18, *Freedom Sanctuary Repairs - $5,500 Grant Approved 5, *Shady Side Plumbing, Electrical, relocate restrooms $5,000 loan; Approved 2, $ 5, $2,000 grant; (Funds not yet expended) *St. Paul-HP Completion of Multi-purpose building $135,000 Loan Approved 5, $ 135, guarantee Sanctuary Repairs *Presbyterian Churches Salary Support Approved 31, *Dellabrook Pension Payment Assistance Approved 2, *Pittsboro Afran Plains Women Assn Project Approved 7, *Available to Churches Grants COPM Approved 19, *Epiphany New Church Development Synod NCD/Shared Grant Approved 5, *Church of The Springs General Expenses - Brentwood Fund Approved 10, *Presbyterian Churches Salary Support Approved 17, *Pittsboro Afran Plains Project Approved 3, *Mebane Air Condition Replacement Approved 2, WD July 3rd, 2012

39 *Available to Churches Grants COPM Approved 18, *Lloyd Redevelopment/Development - Preservation Fund Approved 7, *All Churches Tuition Grants COPM Approved 19, *Presbyterian Churches Salary Support Approved 18, *Available to Churches Grants COPM Approved 18, *Chapel In The Pines 12 acres land Chatham County Randolph Phoenix Fund Approved 100, *El Buen - Hispanic Ministrie Snap Grant Neighborhood Assistance Approved 10, *Chapel In The Pines Church Development/ Redevelopment Approved 5, *Ecumenical Study/Toddie Pe Snap Grant Approved 5, *Campus Ministry Snap Grant Approved 7, *Jamestown Presbyterian Chu Snap Grant Approved 4, *Sedgefield Presbyterian ChurSnap Grant Approved 6, *Hispanic Ministries/Rowan CSnap Grant Approved 10, *Guilford Park Presbyterian CSnap Grant Approved 5, *El Buen Pastor Snap Grant Salem Neighborhood Assistance Grant Approved 10, *Fellowship Sabbatical Cost Approved 3, *Presbyterian Churches Salary Support Approved 8, *Madison Rev Paul Ridolfi Separation Agreement Approved 3, *Available to Churches Shared Grants BOP Approved 12, *Available to Churches Grants COPM Approved 18, *Vandalia Presbyterian ChuChurch Growth and Transformation - Randolph Phoenix FunApproved 50, *Milton Presbyterian Church Repairs Historic Sanctuary - Loan Approved $ 6, *Milton Presbyterian Church Repairs Historic Sanctuary - NCD Development/Redevelopment Approved 6, *Mount Vernon New Roof/Randolph Phoenix Approved $ 22, *Hispanic Ministries Expense Support Approved 10, *Presbyterian Churches Salary Support Approved 16, *Trinity Salisbury Moving Expense Approved 4, *Vital Churches Acts 16:5/School Of Evangelism/Randolph Phoenix Fund Approved 28, *Pittsboro/Siler City PresbyterSnap Grant Approved 3, Taylorsville Prison Ministry Snap Grant Approved 1, *Available To Churches Shared Grants BOP Approved 12, *Available To Churches Grants COPM Approved 19, *The Korean Am. Piedmont TComputers - Self Development of People Fund Approved 6, *Korean School Of Greensbor Let's Talk Instructors Fee - Self Development of People Approved 6, WD July 3rd, 2012

40 *Springwood Presbyterian ChuWater/Sewer Foust Fund Approved 50, *El Buen Pastor Capital Expense Building Repairs - Randolph Phoenix Approved 7, *Mocksville 2nd Assistance Emergency Repair Approved 5, *Vital Churches Acts 16:5/School Of Evangelism/Randolph Phoenix Fund Approved 28, *Eben-ezer Ministry Support New Jerusalem Cong Approved 4, *Available to Churches Shared Grants BOP Approved 12, *Available to Churches Student Grants Approved 18, *Ebenezer Donation Acts 16:5 Approved *Forest Hills Grant Scholarship - Implementation Approved 3, *Vital Churches Acts 16:5 Approved 28, *Starmount Young Adult Ministry/Camp New Hope Approved 10, *Family Promise of Chatham Snap Grant - Camp New Hope Approved 2, *Clergy Pastoral Emer Care Whispering Pines Emergency Pastoral Care Approved 13, *Available to Churches Shared Grants BOP Approved 12, *Mount Vernon Community Garden Brentwood Endowment Fund Approved 9, *Epiphany NCD Rent Aid/Redevelopment Fund Approved 3, *Church of The Covenant PCM Partnership/Brentwood Endowment Fund Approved 10, *Starmount Young Adult Ministry/Camp New Hope Approved 5, *Presbytery of Charlotte Multicultural Conference/Brentwood Endowment Fund Approved 2, *Presbyterian Church Salary Support/Brentwood Endowment Approved 10, *Robertson Immigration Law Consultation feasibility of employment/whisper Pines Pastor Eme Approved 1, *Presbyterian Samaritan Testing/ Whispering Pastor Emmer Care Fund Approved 2, *Available to churches Shared Grants BOP Approved 12, *Available to churches Synod Grants Approved $ 5, $ 3,225, $ 1,003, Total Grants Total Loans WD July 3rd, 2012

41 SALEM PRESBYTERY NOMINATING COMMITTEE July 17, 2012 Mr. Wayne Robertson, Moderator J Committee Nominees Budget & Finance: Mr. Paul Gilbert Campus Ministry: Rev. Chipper Nuckles Church Growth and Transformation: Rev. Jeff Pascal Committee on Ministry: East: Rev. Tempe Fussell Central: Rev. Jill Crainshaw Preparation for Ministry: Rev. Margaret Almeida Presbytery Youth Council: Ms. Shasta Bode-Brown 1

42 Dear Friends in Salem Presbytery, It has been five years since Salem Presbytery embarked on its Reach, Equip, Send vision. It is time to come back together to confirm or change this guiding statement - to refine your vision. It is time to take stock of where you are and to discern and articulate where God is taking you. I look forward to being with you at your presbytery meeting, Tuesday, July 17, at First Presbyterian Church in Salisbury to facilitate your part in Salem Presbytery s planning process, Refining the Vision: Living into God s Call. As Presbyterians we live out our understanding of being the body of Christ and of being the priesthood of believers by working together in congregations, presbyteries, and other assemblies. Planning is where we discern God s mission and join in! In planning we clarify who God is calling us to be - our purpose or mission and who and what God is calling is to become - our vision. With this precious cargo - our treasure in earthen vessels - established, we are then ready to determine how to carry this treasure to the world and what vehicles or containers we need. We do this by setting purposeful goals; using resources of people, organization, and money wisely; and putting our faith into action. In preparation for your planning process, please be in prayer that the members of Salem Presbytery will listen to God and to the wisdom of one another as you seek to be Christ s body in this time and in this place. Also it will be helpful to read and reflect on what Paul says about the church being the body of Christ in Romans 12, I Corinthians 12, I Corinthians 3: 4-16, and Ephesians 4. I have read the data you sent to presbytery about your church. It is exciting to see such vibrant activity as you have explored ways to reach, equip, send. It is also interesting to see the diversity of size, location, and makeup of the member churches. Although diversity is often a challenge for the body, these differences provide strength to the whole. Each member is important. During our time together we will look at your story. Although each community of faith is called to be Christ s body, each will express that call in different ways. You, as a presbytery, are called out of your particular story - your history, demographics, location, gifts and energy of your member churches. Call is expressed in a particular place, in a particular time, and through a particular people. God calls us out of who we are, working both through us and sometimes in spite of us! May God have the glory! After exploring your story, you will begin discerning who God is calling you to be as a presbytery - your purpose; who, what God is calling you to become - your vision; and what God is call you to do - your goals. This corporate work will be given to Council who will then refine these statements and goals and determine the organization as well as the people and material resources needed to carry your cargo to a hurting, frightened world. Council will then bring back this plan to you at a future presbytery meeting. Our hope and prayer is that Salem Presbytery will live into God s call, working together with joy and commitment, anxiety giving way to anticipation, fears turning into trust. May God bless us, each one, Marylyn Huff

43 27-Has your church formed any mission parternships with other Salem congregations? Mission and Partnerships Yes No A B C Presbytery Synod GA Asheboro First 1 First Presbyterian Church Salisbury has also been a part of our mission work in Brazil and a supporter of the Mwandi mission hospital in Africa. Bethel 2 Boone First 1 Mexico Mission Burlington First 1 Peru Cameron 1 Calvary-combine service/thankgiving breakfast- Vacation Bible School-Rivial- Combined Choirs-FunDay Our middle school youth group recently held a zoo scavenger hunt with the middle school youth from First Pres. Burlington. Logan-Anniversary Mt. Tabor-Usher Board Christ 1 Jamestown Presbyterian Concord 2 Covenant 2 1 Danbury Community Church Dogwood Acres 2 El Buen Pastor, NCD 1 Presbyterian churches in WS, have partnered with us in ministry 28-Churches in Mission partnership with one another Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Boone 29-Received funding for mission partnerships from source below? Eben -Ezer 1 1 Siler city PC 1 3 Elkin 2 Epiphany and Church of the Covenant 1 Epiphany & Church of the Covenant Fairmont 1 We have joined with Second Presbyterian and Shady Side Presbyterian Churches to sponsor mission profects in Haiti and Ghana.

44 27-Has your church formed any mission parternships with other Salem congregations? Mission and Partnerships 28-Churches in Mission partnership with one another 29-Received funding for mission partnerships from source below? Yes No A B C Presbytery Synod GA Faith 1 We have coordinated some mission projects with Vandalia Presbyterian. Flat Rock 2 Forest Hills 2 Glendale Springs 2 We will be having a joint VBS with Fellowship Pres this summer. Greensboro First 1 Guilford Park Starmount Westminster 1 Guilford Park 1 We do a lot of ministry with First Presbyterian such as Hot Dish and Hope Shared Habitat ministry with several S.P. churches Greensboro Urban Ministries Highland 1 Presbyterian Inter-Racial Dialogue: Dellabrook, Grace, Lloyd, Parkway, Trinity Study, advocacy, fellowship, worship, service Hills 2 John Calvin 1 Thyatira Presbyterian Trinity Presbyterian Mooresville 1 Lansing 2 Laurel Fork 2 Lexington First 1 "Crop Walk" with Presbyterian and Other congregations Lloyd 1 we have been in relationship with 5 other congregations of the Presbyterian Interracial Dialogue Logan 2 Have had combined VBS with another congregation "Touching Davidson County With Love" with Presbyterian and other congregations. We share worship with First Boonville and the former Edward Webb Have had combined revival with another congregation First PRes W-S supports our weekly bible study outreach Love Valley Madison 2 n/a

45 27-Has your church formed any mission parternships with other Salem congregations? Mission and Partnerships 28-Churches in Mission partnership with one another 29-Received funding for mission partnerships from source below? Yes No A B C Presbytery Synod GA Mebane 1 Hawfields Presbyterian - Stop Hunger Now Memorial 1 First Presbyterian Church - Greensboro Mount Airy First 1 Flat Rock Presbyterian (Back Pack Ministry) Mount Jefferson 2 Mount Vernon 1 Community Thanksgiving Service with Unity and two other area churches. Hot Dish & Hope Ministry, and Winter Emergency Shelter Edward Webb Presbyterian (Back Pack Ministry) Several years ago, we partnered with Allen Temple for vacation Bible School Salem Pres. Black caucus participation with other congregations in Salem New Salem 2 1 Parkway 1 Presbyterian Inter Racial Dialogue includes Highland, Grace, Dellabrook, Trinity and Lloyd churches Piedmont 2 Pittsboro Saint Paul, Greensboro 2 Sandy Ridge 2 Second Presbyterian, Salisbury SHADY SIDE 2 Shallowford 1 Vacation Bible School with Unity Moravian Shiloh 1 planning a Peru trip with Springwood

46 Yes No Salem 27-Has your church formed any mission parternships with other Salem congregations? Mission and Partnerships 28-Churches in Mission partnership with one another 29-Received funding for mission partnerships from source below? Yes 1 No A B C Presbytery Synod GA Siler City 1 We were the first of the area We also share services Presbyterian churches to help with these two churches with the West Chatham Food at special times of the Pantry; but, now Mt. Vernon year. Springs and Gulf also participate. Sparta 2 Statesville First 2 Stony Creek 1 We are working together with other small churches to build Habitat Home in the Fall 2012 Taylorsville 1 New Salem - Prison ministry 1 Third Creek 2 Thomasville First 2 Thyatira 1 First Presby. Salisbury; Prospect; Spencer, John Calvin, Emmanuel--trying to initiate an Hispanic ministry; also working on Mwandi mission and at the Dr. Gordon Hospital in Rio Verde, Brazil 1 3 Unity 2 2 Westminster, Burlington 2 Mission parternships with other congregations Synod General Assembly Presbytery Source of funding received for mission partnerships

47 7-What type of Ministerial Leadership does your church have? Installed Pastor Designated Pastor Interim Pastor CLP Temp. Supply Stated Supply No Pastor Other Define Other: Asheboro First 1 Bethel 1 Boone First 3 Burlington First 1 Cameron 1 Christ 6 Concord 1 Covenant 1 Danbury Community 3 Dogwood Acres 4 El Buen Pastor, NCD 1 Eben -Ezer 7 Lay leader Elkin 3 Epiphany and Church 2 of the Covenant Fairmont 1 Faith 1 Flat Rock 8 Speaker on Approved List Forest Hills 1 Glendale Springs 4 Greensboro First 1 Guilford Park 1 Highland 1 2 associate pastors Hills 4 John Calvin 1 Lansing 7 Laurel Fork 4 Lexington First 1 Lloyd 6 Logan 3 Love Valley

48 Installed Pastor Designated Pastor Interim Pastor CLP Temp. Supply Stated Supply No Pastor Other Define Other: Madison 2 Mebane 1 Memorial 3 Mount Airy First 1 Mount Jefferson 3 Mount Vernon 4 New Salem 4 Parkway 1 Piedmont 6 Pittsboro 1 Saint Paul, Greensboro 6 Sandy Ridge 4 Second Presbyterian, 6 SHADY SIDE 3 Shallowford 1 Shiloh 1 Siler City 4 Sparta 6 Statesville First 1 Stony Creek 1 Taylorsville 1 Third Creek 1 Thomasville First 1 Thyatira 1 Unity 1 Westminster, 1 TOTALS Installed Pastor Designated Pastor Interim Pastor CLP Temp. Supply Stated Supply No Pastor Other

49 Church Membership Q-5 Q-6 Q-8-What percentage of your congregation grew up Presbyterian? Current New members church membership in the past 5 years? 100% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 5% 0% Asheboro First Bethel Boone First Burlington First Cameron Christ Concord Covenant Danbury Community Church Dogwood Acres El Buen Pastor, NCD Eben -Ezer Elkin Epiphany and Church of the Covenant Fairmont Faith Flat Rock Forest Hills Glendale Springs Greensboro First Guilford Park Highland Hills John Calvin Lansing Laurel Fork Lexington First Lloyd Logan Madison

50 Church Membership Q-5 Q-6 Q-8-What percentage of your congregation grew up Presbyterian? Current New members church membership in the past 5 years? 100% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 5% 0% Mebane Memorial Mount Airy First Mount Jefferson Mount Vernon New Salem Parkway Piedmont Pittsboro Saint Paul, Greensboro Sandy Ridge Second Presbyterian, Salisbury SHADY SIDE Shallowford Shiloh Siler City Sparta Statesville First Stony Creek Taylorsville Third Creek Thomasville First Thyatira Unity Westminster, Burlington % 95% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 5% 0% 55 churches reported Percentage of your congregation that grew up Presbyterian

51 community Church Community 9-Describe your church setting 10-State of economy in your community 11-Population Growth in Rural Urban Suburban University Retire ment Expanding Stable Declining Employment expanding Employment shrinking Asheboro First Bethel Boone First Burlington First Cameron Christ Concord Covenant Danbury Community Church Dogwood Acres El Buen Pastor, NCD Eben -Ezer Elkin Epiphany and Church of the Covenant Fairmont Faith Flat Rock Forest Hills Glendale Springs Greensboro First Guilford Park Highland Hills John Calvin Lansing Laurel Fork Lexington First Lloyd Logan Love Valley Madison 1 3 3

52 community Church Community 9-Describe your church setting 10-State of economy in your community 11-Population Growth in Rural Urban Suburban University Retire ment Expanding Stable Declining Employment expanding Employment shrinking Mebane Memorial Mount Airy First Mount Jefferson Mount Vernon New Salem Parkway Piedmont Pittsboro Saint Paul, Greensboro Sandy Ridge Second Presbyterian, Salisbury SHADY SIDE Shallowford Shiloh Siler City Sparta Statesville First Stony Creek Taylorsville Third Creek Thomasville First Thyatira Unity Westminster, Burlington TOTALS Rural Urban Suburban University Retirem Expanding Stable Declining Employment Employment Expanding Stable Declining ent expanding shrinking Church setting State of economy in your community Population Growth in Community

53 12-Caucasion percentage 13-African-American percentage 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Asheboro First 1 11 Bethel 1 11 Boone First 2 11 Burlington First 2 10 Cameron 11 1 Christ 2 10 Concord 2 11 Covenant 2 10 Danbury Community Church Church Demographics Dogwood Acres El Buen Pastor, NCD Eben -Ezer Elkin 2 10 Epiphany and Church of the Covenant 2 10 Fairmont 1 11 Faith 2 11 Flat Rock 1 11 Forest Hills 2 10 Glendale Springs 1 11 Greensboro First 2 11 Guilford Park 2 10 Highland 1 11 Hills 1 11 John Calvin 2 10 Lansing 1 11 Laurel Fork 1 11 Lexington First 1 11 Lloyd 7 5 Logan 10 2

54 Church Demographics 12-Caucasion percentage 13-African-American percentage 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Madison 1 11 Mebane 2 11 Memorial 1 11 Mount Airy First 1 11 Mount Jefferson 1 11 Mount Vernon 10 2 New Salem 1 11 Parkway 2 11 Piedmont 1 11 Pittsboro 3 10 Saint Paul, Greensboro 1 11 Sandy Ridge 1 11 Second Presbyterian, Salisbury 2 10 SHADY SIDE 11 1 Shallowford 2 11 Shiloh 1 11 Siler City 2 10 Sparta 1 11 Statesville First 2 10 Stony Creek 1 11 Taylorsville 2 10 Third Creek 2 11 Thomasville First 2 10 Thyatira 2 11 Unity 2 10 Westminster, Burlington 4 10 TOTALS % 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Caucasion percentage African-American percentage

55 Church Demographics Asheboro First Bethel Boone First Burlington First Cameron Christ Concord Covenant Danbury Community Church Dogwood Acres El Buen Pastor, NCD Eben -Ezer Elkin Epiphany and Church of the Covenant Fairmont Faith Flat Rock Forest Hills Glendale Springs Greensboro First Guilford Park Highland Hills John Calvin Lansing Laurel Fork Lexington First Lloyd Logan 14-Hispanic Percentage 15-Korean Percentage 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

56 Church Demographics Madison Mebane Memorial Mount Airy First Mount Jefferson Mount Vernon New Salem Parkway Piedmont Pittsboro Saint Paul, Greensboro Sandy Ridge Second Presbyterian, Salisbury SHADY SIDE Shallowford Shiloh Siler City Sparta Statesville First Stony Creek Taylorsville Third Creek Thomasville First Thyatira Unity Westminster, Burlington TOTALS 14-Hispanic Percentage 15-Korean Percentage 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% % 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Hispanic Percentage Korean Percentage

57 Church Demographics Asheboro First Bethel Boone First Burlington First Cameron Christ Concord Covenant Danbury Community Church Dogwood Acres El Buen Pastor, NCD Eben -Ezer Elkin Epiphany and Church of the Covenant Fairmont Faith Flat Rock Forest Hills Glendale Springs Greensboro First Guilford Park Highland Hills John Calvin Lansing Laurel Fork Lexington First Lloyd Logan 16-Asian Percentage 17-Native-American Percentage 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

58 Church Demographics Madison Mebane Memorial Mount Airy First Mount Jefferson Mount Vernon New Salem Parkway Piedmont Pittsboro Saint Paul, Greensboro Sandy Ridge Second Presbyterian, Salisbury SHADY SIDE Shallowford Shiloh Siler City Sparta Statesville First Stony Creek Taylorsville Third Creek Thomasville First Thyatira Unity Westminster, Burlington TOTALS 16-Asian Percentage 17-Native-American Percentage 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% % 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Asian Percentage Native-American Percentage

59 Church Demographics Asheboro First Bethel Boone First Burlington First Cameron Christ Concord Covenant Danbury Community Church 18-Other Percentage of Other - Please Specify. no group reaches 10% but we do probably have 1-2% of non-caucasians (hispanic, Africanone white Dogwood Acres El Buen Pastor, NCD Eben -Ezer Elkin Epiphany and Church of the Covenant Fairmont Faith Flat Rock Forest Hills Glendale Springs Greensboro First Guilford Park Highland Hills John Calvin Lansing Laurel Fork Lexington First Lloyd Logan Even tough we are Latinos, we are a multicultural group We have combined 10% Asians, African-Americans and Native-Americans 99% Caucasian 1% African (not African-American) The percentages for these minority groups are not available on this survey--probably 1 or 2

60 Church Demographics Madison Mebane Memorial Mount Airy First Mount Jefferson Mount Vernon New Salem Parkway Piedmont Pittsboro Saint Paul, Greensboro Sandy Ridge Second Presbyterian, Salisbury SHADY SIDE Shallowford Shiloh Siler City Sparta Statesville First Stony Creek Taylorsville Third Creek Thomasville First Thyatira Unity Westminster, Burlington TOTALS 18-Other Percentage of Other - Please Specify. African -Amerians 1% West Indian1% We have one African-American member We have.02% Korean members and.02% African American members

61 Asheboro First 2 2 Bethel 1 1 Boone First 2 2 Burlington First 2 1 Cameron 1 2 Christ 1 1 Concord 1 2 Dogwood Acres 1 1 El Buen Pastor, NCD 1 2 Worship Services 23-Number of worship services offered in your church 24-Which worship style does your church observe? Traditional Contemporary Both Traditional & Contemporary Covenant 1 1 Danbury Community Church Eben -Ezer 2 2 Elkin 1 1 Epiphany and Church of the Covenant 3 2 Fairmont 1 1 Faith 1 2 Flat Rock 1 1 Forest Hills 1 1 Glendale Springs 1 1

62 Greensboro First 3 2 Guilford Park 2 2 Highland 2 1 Hills 1 1 John Calvin 1 1 Lansing 1 1 Laurel Fork 1 1 Lexington First 2 2 Lloyd 1 1 Logan 1 1 Madison 1 1 Mebane 1 2 Worship Services 23-Number of worship services offered in your church 24-Which worship style does your church observe? Traditional Contemporary Both Traditional & Contemporary Memorial 1 1 Mount Airy First 1 1 Mount Jefferson 1 1 Mount Vernon 1 1 New Salem 1 1

63 Parkway 2 2 Unity 2 2 Worship Services 23-Number of worship services offered in your church 24-Which worship style does your church observe? Traditional Contemporary Both Traditional & Contemporary Piedmont 1 1 Pittsboro 1 1 Saint Paul, Greensboro 1 1 Sandy Ridge 1 1 Second Presbyterian, Salisbury SHADY SIDE 1 1 Shallowford 1 1 Shiloh 1 1 Siler City 1 1 Sparta 1 1 Statesville First 1 1 Stony Creek 1 1 Taylorsville 1 1 Third Creek 1 1 Thomasville First 1 1 Thyatira 1 1 Westminster, Burlington One Service Two Services Traditional Only Contemporary Only Both Traditional & Contemporary 2 Three Services TOTALS

64 Worship Services 25-Challenges to transitioning to 2 services-both Traditional & Contemporary? A B C Asheboro First The church moved to a contemporary early service and a traditional second service over 14 years ago. One challenge during that time has been the steady decrease in attendance at the Traditional service and increase at the Contemporary service. Another challenge that comes from having two services is the feeling of there being Bethel Boone First Burlington First Cameron Christ Concord Covenant Danbury Community Church Attendance of the Contemporary Service Dogwood Acres El Buen Pastor, NCD Eben -Ezer Elkin Epiphany and Church of the Covenant Fairmont Faith Flat Rock Forest Hills Glendale Springs It is a new congregation so we are learning as we continue to grow. Hispanic style more music and tiem many We are attempting to "blend" worship styles to stretch ourselves from our more traditional roots.

65 Worship Services 25-Challenges to transitioning to 2 services-both Traditional & Contemporary? A B C Greensboro First Guilford Park we provide one service at 830am and at 1030a we offer a traditional and a contemporary. The challenge was to have the same sermon heard by either group. So- we video the sermon in from the traditional service to the contemporary. It has been a big hit misperception and stereotyping of what contemporary service would/wouldn't be Different expectations of the services Not having the entire congregation together at the same time creating non-traditional worship that honors liturgy, eclectic music, relaxed atmosphere Highland Hills John Calvin Lansing Laurel Fork Lexington First Lloyd Logan Madison Mebane Memorial Mount Airy First Mount Jefferson Mount Vernon New Salem Introducing contemporary music in a way that was non threatening Our church has a blended worship service. Providing music that pleases everyone is a challenge. Getting people comfortable with not seeing everybody at one service.

66 Worship Services 25-Challenges to transitioning to 2 services-both Traditional & Contemporary? A B C Parkway Piedmont Pittsboro Saint Paul, Greensboro Sandy Ridge Second Presbyterian, Salisbury SHADY SIDE Shallowford Shiloh Siler City Sparta Statesville First Stony Creek Taylorsville Third Creek Thomasville First Thyatira Unity Westminster, Burlington separation of the two populations has put stress on developing programs that bring them together We did offer a contemporary early service for about 3 years. However, it never grew We are starting the second service, Contemporary, July 1st. None after some of our more musical high school students graduated and left last year for colleges, the enthusiasm for that type of worship quickly died. The challenge is to still be one church with two different services.

67 Worship Services 26-Positive Results with 2 services-both Traditional & Contemporary? A B C Asheboro First Bethel Boone First Burlington First Cameron Christ Concord Because we have two very different services we are able to offer worship experiences that reach very different kinds of people. growth More participation People coming to worship We are also able to utilize people with a wide variety of talents, from gifted drummers and guitarists to classical violinists and singers with a wide variety of styles and musical interests. Covenant Danbury Community Church Dogwood Acres El Buen Pastor, NCD Eben -Ezer Elkin Epiphany and Church of the Covenant Fairmont Faith greater diversity in our worship expression More energy in worship willingness to try new things rearrangement of pulpit and chancel area Flat Rock Forest Hills Glendale Springs

68 Worship Services 26-Positive Results with 2 services-both Traditional & Contemporary? A B C Greensboro First Overall increased attendance-overall increase of 100+ worshipers; draws visitors, re-engaged some members Attracts younger members and families with children. Increased ability to include lay leadership,especially children and youth depth of variety of ways we worship: style, music, liturgy, etc. Guilford Park Highland Hills John Calvin Lansing Laurel Fork Lexington First Lloyd Logan Madison Mebane People enjoy having a choice in time and in service style Contemporary Service provides an entry point for people who are not interested in organ music. Spiritual growth and tolerance of others. Allows more worship leadership opportunities An increased vitality Memorial Mount Airy First Mount Jefferson Mount Vernon New Salem

69 Worship Services 26-Positive Results with 2 services-both Traditional & Contemporary? A B C Parkway greater worship attendance, especially at the contemporary service Piedmont Pittsboro Saint Paul, Greensboro Sandy Ridge Second Presbyterian, Salisbury SHADY SIDE Shallowford Shiloh Siler City Sparta Statesville First Stony Creek Taylorsville Third Creek Thomasville First Thyatira Unity Westminster, Burlington We are hoping for more participation and new visitors. Everybody happy

70 21- Programs or methods your church found effective in equipping members to Grow in discipleship and spirituality Asheboro First Christ centered, joyful Sunday worship utilizing both traditional and contemporary music and worship forms. Sunday school classes that function like small groups, intentionally building relationships and praying for one another as well as learning the faith. Active middle and high school youth program that combines Bible study, faith formation, mission work, and fun fellowship to nurture teens in the faith. Bethel Regularly scheduled prayer groups Ministry to families experiencing death or illness Sunday schools are quietly/consistently crucial and effective Boone First Wednesday Night Elective Training Women's Bible Study Logos Programs Burlington First Various Bible Studies Lenten Fixed Hour of Prayer Various Sunday School Classes Cameron Acts 16:5 Quarterly Training for Officers Fire Side Chats Concord Book Club Weekly Prayer Groups Women of the Church Covenant Use of Word Share Prayer to open meetings Extending the Lord's Supper to homebound members (growth for recipients & for elders who accompany the pastor) 90 Days of Prayer Danbury Community Church Dogwood Acres Our Sunday School has an excellent teacher and assistant teacher in presenting our Sunday School lessons each week. They both enccourage participation in El Buen Pastor, NCD We do not follow a program or method, we continue to listen to the need of the people and adapt. Eben -Ezer Bible studies Workshops prayer meetings Elkin Sunday classes discussing the lesson, which is very meaningful to those attending.

71 21- Programs or methods your church found effective in equipping members to Grow in discipleship and spirituality Asheboro First Four or five mission trips a year to West Virginia and Brazil as well as local mission projects to bring healing and hope to our neighbors (locallyl, nationally, and globally) in the name of Christ. Congregational fellowship events that are well-planned by our Short-term Bible study and Wednesday night faith exploration classes that suppers and programs meet at various times for all ages offered at throughout the year for 6, 8, or the church. 12 weeks at a time. Bethel Session Retreats On-the-job training provide for fairly deep consideration of spiritual things thied to practical experience as do committee meetings.(is a function of members' greater willingness to consider the spiritual side in making Minister's spiritual growth Boone First Burlington First Cameron Concord Covenant Symposiums Lenten/Advent Devotionals Jr. Ushers Children's Ministry Men of the Church Youth Ministries Community Bible School Sunday School Danbury Community Church Dogwood Acres El Buen Pastor, NCD Eben -Ezer Elkin

72 21- Programs or methods your church found effective in equipping members to Grow in discipleship and spirituality Epiphany and Church of the Covenant Honoring the diversity of our population. Fairmont We have the traditional Faith Development Programs on Sunday morning. Moving into more radical participation regarding the injustice of our world. We offer occasional topical studies (grief, Biblical) at other times of the week. Welcoming spiritual guidance from the progressive tradition; most recently Joanna Macy. Faith Local mission projects Bible / book studies Re-energized worship services Flat Rock None other than Sunday School and Worship Service, and visitation to the sick and inactive members. Forest Hills Small groups Emphasis on prayer & Bible study Multi-generational approach to all things Glendale Springs Bible Study Sunday School Worship Greensboro First small groups All church read..around one theme -with discussion groups, programs about book music ministry draws members of all ages Guilford Park We're getting ready to do The Year of Did the Disciple Series the Bible Highland Church school A variety of fellowship groups Church retreats Hills We have a fellowship committee which suppers with Bingo games and Christian participate which builds and schedules monthly activities such as spagetti movie nights. This encourages members to strengthens our Christian faith. Our Christian bond grows John Calvin Bible study programs, 3 types of Sunday School classes for adults Laurel Fork Our Sunday School Bible Studies Lexington First Small Group Ministry Women of the Word Ecumenical Bible Study Lloyd Acts 16:5 was helpful Logan New leadership that emphasizes discipleship and spirituality Bible studies (2) Presbyterian Women

73 21- Programs or methods your church found effective in equipping members to Grow in discipleship and spirituality Epiphany and Church of the Covenant Fairmont Faith Participation in Sandwich Brigade (distribution of food to those on street) Flat Rock Forest Hills Glendale Springs Greensboro First Ladies Group Offer alternative worship servicescontemporary and service for healing and wholeness targeting younger members and getting them involved in groups strong worship outreach programs Guilford Park Highland Hills stronger, therefore encouraging us to grow spiritualy. We have a strong adult Sunday School program which helps us grow in faith also. John Calvin Laurel Fork Lexington First Lloyd Logan Progressive Women's Organizationsupports local ministries Youth Organization

74 21- Programs or methods your church found effective in equipping members to Grow in discipleship and spirituality Madison The backpack pals has been a great success. The long-standing PW continues to meet some needs for Bible study. The long-standing adult ed class, led by the pastor emeritas, may draw 15 people still. Mebane Acts 16:5 Initiative Spiritual growth workshops offered by our minister Memorial Bible Studies Interactive Sunday School classes Beth Moore womens retreats Mount Airy First Seasonal Bible studies Special worship service experiences Mount Jefferson We have a simple and basic Bible study that meets on Wednesday night and is led by the Pastor. The nature of the study allows for members to ask questions and to have discussions on issues that are important or puzzling to them. The oft repeated theology that discipleship has more to do with one's work outside of the church. The list of mission activities direct members back into the community. Mount Jefferson knows its small town rural context well and that the churches are still a large part of that context. Mount Vernon Bible study allows a more intimate setting for members to study the Bible and grow spiritually. Choir rehearsals as well as an annual gospel singing program sponsored by the choir are spiritual motivators. Sunday School class allows time for detail discussions, a time for scripture reading and prayer. Parkway the KERYGMA Bible study program small groups Piedmont None lately. Pittsboro Adult Bible Study Evening Worship Book Clubs Saint Paul, Greensboro Weekly Bible study and sharing sessions Adult Bible School with guest speakers from other fellowships SHADY SIDE WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY Shallowford Two Taize services per year. Quarterly Services for Wholeness Men's Fellowship with in-depth studies of spiritual issues

75 21- Programs or methods your church found effective in equipping members to Grow in discipleship and spirituality Again our volunteer efforts with Rowan Helping Ministries is a spiritual focus. Madison Mebane Memorial Mount Airy First Mount Jefferson Community Food Pantry Outdoor Worship Service Mount Vernon Annual vacation Bible School provides time for fellowship, Bible study, and recreation among church members and people residing in the Woodleaf-Barber community who do not attend Mt. Vernon on a regular basis. Leadership training equips our church leaders with the knowledge required for effective leadership. Visitation with our sick/shutin members is a vital part of our ministry. Sacraments are also shared with members unable to attend church service. Parkway Piedmont Pittsboro Saint Paul, Greensboro Theology Discussion Groups Pastoral Care Meaningful Worship Active Women's Felowship SHADY SIDE Shallowford

76 21- Programs or methods your church found effective in equipping members to Grow in discipleship and spirituality Shiloh evening bible / book study Siler City The family atmosphere of the small congregation is very welcoming to our visitors and those who have joined us in the past few years have done so because they feel welcome. We have an African-American member Our members and visitors like to whose mother was reared in the eat and we enjoy great times of Presbyterian church and wanted to join the Christian fellowshipboth around Siler City Church 50 years ago but was the communion table and the advised by session members not to try to fellowship hall tables when we do so. Her daughter and granddaughter share a meal. belong to the church now and state they feel very welcome and with family. Stony Creek Our Young Adult class which just began a year and a half ago has used Jim Burns curriculum - Confident Parenting; Adam Hamilton's curriculum - Confronting the Contoversies-Biblical Perspective on Tough Issues; Jim Wallace's curriculum- Taylorsville adult studies. Acts 16.5 practices Prayer partners Mission/service projects Thomasville First We offer classes in the Companions in Christ spiritual formation series. We offer DVD based studies by Living the Questions. Our summer vacation Bible school is primarily aimed at stimulating Thyatira workshop rotation model for Sunday active youth ministry mission trips School Unity Adopting an Evangelism and Starting new classes Discipleship Plan Westminster, Bible Study Prayer

77 21- Programs or methods your church found effective in equipping members to Grow in discipleship and spirituality Marriage and Sex. Shiloh Siler City We have three members of the neighboring Roman Catholic church who go to their mass on Saturday evening or early Sunday morning and then join us for our 11:00 service. They stated that they never believed Jesus Christ meant to exclude any from his table and they participate in our communion and help in other activities about the church. We spend a good portion of all weeks providing pastoral care to an older group and many would rather have a good visit from members of the church, pastor, and session than to have to get dressed and make it to church on Sunday mornings. We allow community groups to use our church facilities and one of our elders leads a TOPS group that meets in the fellowship on Monday evenings. Stony Creek Taylorsville Thomasville First Justice For The Poor; N.T. Wrights curriculum - Surprised by Hope-Rethinking seasonal study groups Heaven, The Resurrection,and The Mission Of The Church; and Adam Hamilton's curriculum- Making Love Last A Lifetime-Biblical Perspectives on Love, Thyatira Unity bible studies prayer group special worship services health community nurse and health cabinet Westminster,

78 Cameron Children's Ministry Memorial Service Breakfast-(Mother's Day, Father's Day, Easter,Thanksgiving Etc.) Covenant focusing on mission hospitality regarding our church building Summer Fine Arts Camp Faith when young families can participate Concentration on hospitality Forest Hills Freshen the music in worship Multi-generational activities Do visible mission work at times 22-Programs or methods your church found effective in evangelism and church growth Asheboro First Greeters stationed at entrances on Sunday mornings to identify visitors and help orient them so that they feel welcomed, know where to go and what to expect. A focus on enabling our members to identify, welcome, and assist visitors to the church - create a culture of hospitality. Regular follow-up both with first time visitors and with long-term visitors which includes both offering them the opportunity to join the church or to continue to participate without formally joining. Bethel Session's Shepherd Groups (individual Elders are responsible for assigned members) Meals for Neighbors Warming Tree Boone First Discovery Classes (new member's class} Prayer group El Buen Pastor, NCD One on one sharing of our stories, showing God's love and care for the community, extended family, and friends. Eben -Ezer music concerts house by house invited friends Elkin Pastor-led personal invitations Epiphany and Church of the Covenant Evangelsim is not separated out from justice, mercy and living humbly. Fairmont The Open House for our neighborhood proved to be the most effective.

79 22-Programs or methods your church found effective in evangelism and church growth Asheboro First Our Church Growth and Evangelism The Church Growth and Ministry Team looks for Evangelism Ministry Team opportunities to continue to sponsors a Billy Graham column educate the congregation in the in the local newspaper and importance of personal evangelism. continues to explore other ways to promote FPCA to the wider community. We have also tried in the last year to integrate outreach and evangelism into every program and activity planned by the church. Bethel Participated in Sadelia Elementary Career Day Scub Scout families (sponsored by church) providing Religious Award classes and Scout Sunday. Boone First Cameron Covenant El Buen Pastor, NCD Fifth Street Older Adult Ministry Eben -Ezer Elkin Epiphany and Church of the Covenant Fairmont Faith Forest Hills Start small groups regularly Host community events

80 Guilford Park Alban PCUSA stuff Hospitality: Risking Welcome Highland We focus on hospitality, and encourage active involvement in the community. Lloyd our website has helped personal invitation to worship caring community and faith sharing through Word/Share/Prayer 22-Programs or methods your church found effective in evangelism and church growth Greensboro First Our minister provides 1 minute devotions on a morning radio station increasing adult education offerings to target more age groups Publicizing some of the outreach work we do Hills We have a good preacher which constantly encourages us to grow in our faith by our outreach programs and assistance to our community, Our programs demonstrate our love for Christ and our fellow man. Laurel Fork Our yearly food and fellowship time at a local camping facility dining hall where we encourage all in the community to come and participate. Logan Leadership that is working to spread Christ's love by encouraging the congregation become more involved in the church and its activities. Mebane Monthly sandwich ministry to low income housing development, MOPS, TOPS Dave Ramsey Workshops, Mount Airy First They do a fantastic job already - welcoming folks is just part of their "DNA"

81 22-Programs or methods your church found effective in evangelism and church growth Greensboro First Guilford Park Highland web site radio ministry "Just a Thought" broadcast daily radio broadcast of Sunday traditional service Hills Laurel Fork Lloyd Listening Evangelism Conference through the Dunamis Institute Logan Mebane Missions Ministry Team, Men's Ministry Team, Women's Ministry Team, Grief Share, Divorce Care, AA groups Community Choir Mount Airy First

82 New Salem Parkway church member invitations follow up procedure for visitors new member classes Pittsboro Good adult education Relevant worship Visibility Saint Paul, Greensboro Still working on this one Shiloh central theme of proclamation 22-Programs or methods your church found effective in evangelism and church growth Mount Jefferson A specific focus on Evangelism just One that we have already implemented Mount Jefferson has the gift of an occurred with the newest Elder class. is called Last Supper Club. This small unfetterd friendliness which is Multiple ideas are currently being explored. home-based informal fellowship gathering is meant to be a point of complimented by the size of the congregation. Every Sunday feels invitation for someone who may not be like a family gathering. Ask new well known or too involved with the church or for someone who is outside of the church. On the last Saturday of members what it was that helped them to stick and they will immediately talk about how each month, April through September, 6-welcomed they were into the life of 8 people gather in different "hosts" the church. homes for dinner and fellowship. The stipulation is that the "host" invites someone not in the group to dinner. Mount Vernon Weekly welcome of family/friends (visitors) to our worship service. Annual Heritage Sunday program and fellowship held in February. Annual revival service held three nights during the month of August.

83 Lay leader recognition Sunday. and adwarding of PW honorary life membership(s) 22-Programs or methods your church found effective in evangelism and church growth Mount Jefferson Mount Vernon New Salem Parkway Pittsboro Saint Paul, Greensboro Shiloh Annual Homecoming service held in August has a large number of former members returning to Mt. Vernon each year. Many people, who are members of other churches in the comminity attend the Homecoming service every year. Commitment to outreach The church Anniversary, held on the first Sunday in November is also an annual service where invitations are extended to others in Rowan, Iredell, and Davie County communities. Annual recognition of military veterans during the month of May.

84 22-Programs or methods your church found effective in evangelism and church growth Siler City Being welcoming, kind, and caring has helped us spread the word about our church because as recently as four or five years ago many did not know there was a Presbyterian church in Siler City. Our church growth has not been in numbers but we have quality people who love God and continue to serve Him as their health allows. Bringing others to church works the best for most of the congregation as we attempt to spread and share God's word and love with others. Our church is in a dying area of the city as most business has moved to Highway 64. Recent projects have included making the church facility look better and more modern by replacing shrubbery that had been in front of the church and we hope to be able to afford some new signage in the recent future. Sparta New website development for improved website. Participation and volunteerism in community activities Visibility for church on Main Street-- newly renovated signage and landscaping Stony Creek We have a strong community of people that genuinely care about each other. We have a great choir and wonderful choir director multiple fellowship opportunities, Taylorsville providing a moderate voice in a world of polarization Thomasville First We use video projection in our traditional worship style. being open and welcoming to kids in worship Worship is less formal than the past with some newer music. pastor being a visible and accesible person for our Preschool students/familes Parents of Young Children meet on Sunday nights for meal, study, and child care provided. Unity New Fellowship Hall helps Church Co-Ed Softball Team Westminster, Burlington Bible Study Prayer

85 Personal contact and visitation 22-Programs or methods your church found effective in evangelism and church growth Siler City Sparta New portable sandwich board on Main Street to promote church activities and worship. Publication of special events and worship in Alleghany News Weekly paid advertising in Alleghany News Stony Creek a generous congregation that reaches out to our community in a variety of ministries. Our Evangelism is simply inviting others to join us. Taylorsville Thomasville First Stimulating DVD based adult education on Sunday morning. A website and a programmable electronic sign help reach the public. Unity Westminster, Burlington

86 Bethel the sinner and buying into the sin (more of the former,less of the latter). The involvement of feeding the hungry (spiritual and physical). Working to follow God's 3 Greater passion for intimacy with Him; greater ability to distinguish between loving Word regarding relationships and daily living. Boone First 2 Burlington First 2 Cameron 2 interracial congregation Christ 2 Providing safe shelter and food for hungry people locally, especially children Concord 2 That we are still teaching our children his story of Salvation and Forgiveness. Covenant 3 a growing unity in diversity as we seek to welcome our neighbors into our congregations Danbury Community Church Dogwood Acres ministry at El Buen Pastor, in so many ways we would not have been able to imagine. 3 El Buen Pastor, NCD 3 The partnership of churches that have come together to be part of the mission and On the Presbytery Level 19-Member participation level in Presbytery events Q-30-If Jesus were to come back five years from today, what change/mission/ministry do you think He would most rejoice to see in Salem Presbytery and its congregations? High Presbytery inwardly strong, biblically informed and faithful, and alive with a passion for bringing the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ to a dark and broken world in Medium Low Asheboro First 3 I think that Jesus would most rejoice to see the churches that together form Salem word and deed.

87 High share with each other. Be reality ONE church, without distinction of ethnicity. or Medium Low Eben -Ezer 3 Us to have more unity, to fulfill the mission of the church to proclaim the Gospel, to social classes. Elkin 3 intentional disciple-making (spiritual growth, missional church) Epiphany and Church of the Covenant 3 I don't believe he would rejoice. I think he would appear more in the form of John the Baptist. Fairmont 3 Jesus would be pleased with our Hispanic congregations and our combined mission endeavors. Faith 3 Commitment to the poor / commitment to inclusion of all people Flat Rock 3 Forest Hills 2 All things that have nurtured our connection to one another. Glendale Springs 2 faithfulness/loave for Jesus Christ Greensboro First 2 That our membership is growing and our worship/education are thriving and on building maintenance Guilford Park 1 Lighten up and have fun. Highland 3 More fellowship, learning, and serving together. Hills 1 He would be most impressed to see the acceptance and joining of different races. John Calvin world mission support; concern bout distance between Presbytery and 2 More integrated worship communities that include immigrant populations. Rejoice in congregations Lansing 3 growth Laurel Fork 3 More love and tolerance for each other. Lexington First 3 More professions of faith and more people active in ministering to their community. Lloyd 2 worshipping together, mutual support Logan 2 All races TRULY worshipping and working together. Love Valley Madison 3 how Rosa's church has flourished, and the efforts we've made to reach the growing latino population On the Presbytery Level

88 High sincere love for each other in spite of any theological/political differences. Medium Low Mebane 3 There were churches willing to stand for our beliefs in the authority of the scripture and against cultural pressure to ignore the scriptures. Memorial 3 the Hunger Program - certainly not Amendment One! I think He would be appalled at that! Mount Airy First 3 Our commitment to reaching out into the community in concrete ways, and our Mount Jefferson the churches of Salem were thinking more collectively and how ministry can thrive in all of its congregations rather than being primarily interested in just their own loosen the bonds of structure and professionalism to do the work of ministry with 3 Jesus would rejoice that our people were filled with the Holy Spirit to do his will. That inividual ministry and congregation. Mount Vernon 2 Greater stewardship committment with churches in Salem Presbytery. New Salem 3 Parkway 2 greater emphasis on service and development missions Piedmont 3 Don't know Pittsboro 3 I think Jesus would rejoice as he celebrates the church, but I think he would urge us to greater frequency and ease. Saint Paul, Greensboro 3 More emphasis on "the work of the church" and less on "church work" Sandy Ridge work together in harmony. He would want His Gospel spread to all people. He would 3 For Presbytery to base its actions and decisions on His Word. He would want us to want us to care for those less fortunate. Second Presbyterian, Salisbury SHADY SIDE worked in concrete ways to identify and functionally assist the economically and spiritually depressed people in our area...and to have restored full rights to 3 ONE MISSION AND UNITY Shallowford 3 If Jesus were to come back in 5 years he would rejoice most if we were to have those in our gay community On the Presbytery Level Shiloh 1 getting out of our walls into the world Siler City 3

89 High Medium Low Sparta 1 Fulfillment of our mission to reach, equip, send; and growth in church membership and missions outreach Statesville First 3 Stony Creek 2 More and More Cooperative Ministries Taylorsville 3 Jesus would be most pleased to see the ways we are able to help poor and children. Third Creek 3 Thomasville First 2 Less formality in worship, more challenge in the sermons, and more outward focus on service. Thyatira 3 our varied outreach ministries On the Presbytery Level Unity 2 Less politics and polity with more mission and fellowship Westminster, Burlington 3 The gracious dissaffiliation policy adopted unanimously in High Level Medium Level Low Level

90 Q-31-If you could change one thing about Salem Presbytery to make it more effective, what would it be? On the Presbytery Level Asheboro First Bethel Boone First Burlington First Cameron Christ Concord Covenant Our culture is increasingly decentralized which greatly empowers smaller units of organization. Salem Presbytery can learn from these cultural trends and move away from the top-down planning, organizing, and funding of projects/activities through the Presbytery to a mission of fostering connections and mission partnerships between like-minded congregations and then letting them move forward with the mission. Outside of the core duties of Presbytery (COM, CPM, etc.) I d like to see Presbytery s role as a communications hub to promote the missions and ministries already happening among the various churches and give others the information they need to form partnerships or join in these missions. Develop a cultur of, invest time in, LISTENING prayer. Be aware of the danger of substituting PROGRAMS about listneing prayer for the organic practice of listneing prayer as part of the "breathing" of Salem Presbytery. Find a resolution to the festering issue of our stance on homosexuality (i.e. an in-depth and reasoned study holding scripture teachings up to current knowledge (not opinion) on the subject might be a start.). Standardize/organize needed reports and develop electronic templates that would be simple to use by all churches. increaase its financial resources smaller I'm not sure Better communication with their Churches. Salem needs to reach out to its congregations, even if just to let us know they hear us and are with us in community. greater trust and stronger relationships between members of Salem Presbytery Danbury Community Church Dogwood Acres El Buen Pastor, NCD That mission together be our prayerful purpose when making decisions rather than budget.

91 On the Presbytery Level Eben -Ezer NO much, Presbytery meetings, reports and some courses in Spanish Elkin Epiphany and Church of the Covenant less "big" meetings and more personal encounters, e.g. workshops, seminars Assist local congregations in getting involved in radical acts of justice, mercy and humility; assist those who have been wanting, for a long time, to take a significant stance against the political and corporate exploitation of those who are least in our global economy and of creation itself, and find a way to harness our compassion for God's Kindom. Fairmont Faith Flat Rock Forest Hills Glendale Springs Greensboro First I would love to see more programs and events which gather all of our churches together and inspire us. I just hope there is a way to continue the three-pronged approach to ministry. Not cost effective, but visits to small churches to encourage new outreach ossibilities. More praying done for one another need to think outside the box to attract more members; better support for pastors and churches in conflict Guilford Park Highland Hills John Calvin Lansing Laurel Fork Lexington First Lloyd Logan Love Valley Madison More hospitality and friendship. Encourage more mission partnerships among congregations. More support to the small churches. I would like to see the presbytery freed up from structure to be able to act and respond quickly. More frequent interaction, e g Presbytery staff meeting with Sessions occasionally. Communicate the vision and purpose of presbytery to the local congregations. more focus on Christ, especially sharing the good news to others as evangelism CONTINUE ministry/mission to emphasize Christ's love to all congregations. having triennel visits be a top priority...

92 On the Presbytery Level Mebane Memorial Mount Airy First Return to historic theology. less administrative, more Biblically based I think the current model is a good one and simply needs to be enhanced and maintained going forward. Mount Jefferson To have contact and more communication with the smaller churches in the Presbytery and to realize that their ideas are just as important as the larger churches. Mount Vernon New Salem Parkway Piedmont Pittsboro More diversity in teaching elders make it smaller Have no opinion. Return to a smaller geographic entity. Saint Paul, Greensboro Sandy Ridge I would like to see more pastor gatherings/seminars at the neighborhood level for need and idea sharing To have their actions and decisions be closer based upon the Word. Second Presbyterian, Salisbury SHADY SIDE Shallowford NOT SURE AT THE MOMENT For the Presbytery to become more "visible" and "understood" at all levels of each Salem congregation and to keep challenging all churches in the Presbytery to become more "Christ like" in their own way. Shiloh Siler City more viable financially

93 On the Presbytery Level Sparta Statesville First Stony Creek Taylorsville Third Creek Thomasville First Thyatira Unity Westminster, Burlington Make 2 smaller presbyteries. Make it smaller Shorter Presbytery meetings. get rid of the neighborhood model--i dislike the false assumption that I am close to pastors and churches in the central neighborhood. Our county churches are close and work together well. I would rather focus on true neighborhoods such as county wide churches and encourage them to partner in their mission activities rather than pretending that we are in relationship with churches in Winston when we are not. Make it smaller; less churches in the Presbytery Break it up into five presbyteries of 30 churches each

94 What is the Salem PYC? Salem Presbytery Youth Council is a committed group of youth and adults who serve the youth of our Presbytery. The councils believes, that God is in the world and is in every person, thing and event. And, we believe, there are a variety of gifts, but the same spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. to each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. (1 Corinthians 12:7) What does the PYC do? We believe we are called to serve God in this capacity: Plan and lead a middle school retreat in the fall and a high school retreat in the spring for the presbytery. Support and nurture one another in lives joys and sorrows, and in our daily lives as disciples of Christ. Share God s presence in our lives with others. Provide an environment of security as well as a place to grow in faith, both on retreats and at monthly council meetings. Encourage and enable each other to listen prayerfully for God s guidance in an ever changing world. Presbytery Youth Council Members Adults Ms. Terri Eanes (Mocksville 1st) - Co-Moderator Mr. Chris Hutchison (Third Creek) - Co-Moderator Mrs. Mandy Ealy (Hawfields) Ms. Amanda McCann (Third Creek) Ms. SaTonya Smyre (Mount Vernon) Sammi Bailey Sam Bennett Sam Brown Sam Cooper Nicole Eades Allie Fruits Daniel Hatcher Lexie Isley Agnes Jallah Youth Would you like to see your name on this list? Applications are accepted all year and due to the Presbytery office no later than May 1st. Youth applications can be found at: Adults interested in joining the council should submit a nominating form found online at: Nominating_form.pdf The PYC typically meets the third Saturday of the month, during the school calendar year, at the Salem Presbytery office in Clemmons, at 10 a.m. We hope to see you soon! Savannah Lloyd Aimy McCrosky Autumn Nelson Sam Nesbit Katherine Parker Mathieson Phibbs Zakiya Smyre Erin Welty Allyson Wilson Salem Presbytery Youth Council P.O. Box 1763, Clemmons, NC Phone: Salem Presbytery Youth Council Fun and fellowship while sharing the Good News of the Gospel

95 Camp Hanes Middle School and High School Retreats New Friends! Energizers, Lots of Great Music, and More! Cool Recreation Events! MS Retreat: November 2nd-3rd, 2012 November 8th-9th, 2013 HS Retreat: March 8th-9th, 2013 Small Groups! The 400 Acre Memory Maker. Since 1927, YMCA Camp Hanes has been creating summer camp memories that last a lifetime. They are also PYC s venue for both retreats! The camp is located at the base of Sauratown Mountain, just 30 minutes north of Winston-Salem, NC, and features comfortable, heated cabins and fantastic space to meet and play! Amazing Keynote Speakers! You are invited! See you there!

96 Preface to the New Criteria Approved Evaluative Criteria For Salem Presbytery Campus Ministry Funding With the likelihood of significant reductions in the funding available for campus ministry from Salem Presbytery, and changes the Presbytery Council is discussing about priorities for all resources of the Presbytery, the subcommittee has developed the following criteria for future funding for campus ministry programs in Salem Presbytery. Many of these items are related to the Reach, Equip, Send priorities of the Presbytery and directs our efforts toward the mission of local congregations. It is our hope that these criteria will better align our ministry programs with the priorities of the Presbytery and it s resources. At the same time, these criteria were developed to promote more sustainable models of campus ministry in a future where Presbytery finding is less available. The committee realizes that these criteria represent a fundamental paradigm shift in the way many campus ministries have functioned in relationship to local congregations and the Presbytery. Some ministry programs may choose not to make these changes. However, with funding comes accountability to the priorities of the Presbytery. We hope that these criteria will encourage new partnerships with congregations and increased impact for students and churches. Some of these criteria leave room for a variety of expressions. Each campus ministry program and context is unique, and therefore the way they address the criteria will be unique. The assumption is that Campus Ministry Committee will develop a review and/or reporting process to evaluate these criteria on a regular basis. Rev. Peter Hazelrigg, Subcommittee Chair Approved Funding Criteria 1) Campus ministry programs and organizations seeking funding from the Salem Presbytery must first meet the minimum standards set by the Campus Ministry Committee. Meeting these criteria does not guarantee funding, but does make a program eligible for consideration. 2) The campus ministry shall be either a validated ministry of Salem Presbytery or a ministry of local PC(USA) congregations within Salem Presbytery. 3) The campus ministry must actively cultivate and participate in the worship of local PC(USA) congregations. 4) The campus ministry shall participate in local congregational transformation and development. 5) The campus ministry shall provide for a minimum of half- time (20 hours) of staff to administer and facilitate the ministry. This does not assume that all hours will be served by a single individual, but simply that an average of 20 hours of staff time will be provided for by the ministry on a weekly basis. Note: These criteria are expected to be met by June Note: Ecumenical campus ministries partnering with local PC(USA) congregations may also be considered for funding.

97 Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte Campus Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte Campus In 2000, five presbyteries in the Carolinas Charlotte, Salem, Western North Carolina, Coastal Carolina and Providence voted to invite Union Presbyterian Seminary, then known as Union-PSCE, to offer the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) and Master of Arts in Christian Education (M.A.C.E.) in Charlotte. Today Charlotte students can also study for the dual degree (M.Div./M.A.C.E.). In the fall of 2012, the Charlotte program will move into a newly constructed facility on the grounds of Sharon Presbyterian Church. The Charlotte campus offers a unique opportunity for students whose jobs or other obligations during the week would prohibit them from undertaking a traditional weekday degree program to obtain an M.Div. or M.A.C.E. Often students are answering a call that has been many years in its formation and which will lead to a second or even third career. Charlotte Campus 5141 Sharon Road Charlotte, NC Phone: Richmond Campus 3401 Brook Road Richmond, VA Phone: Students at the Charlotte campus study: Biblical Greek and Hebrew Preaching Youth Ministry Old and New Testament The Christian Life Christian Ethics History of Christianity Pastoral Care and Counseling Worship and Sacraments Theology Teaching Ministries Multiple Electives Degree candidates also participate in internships and Clinical Pastoral Education. Over 75 students have completed this program and are serving churches and other ministries throughout the United States and as far away as Korea. Come visit Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte, and see if this is where God is calling you.

98 Charlotte Campus Faculty Richard Boyce, Associate Professor of Preaching and Pastoral Leadership Boyce served as pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Belmont, NC, for many years before joining the faculty of Union in January Recognized for his many gifts as a teacher, preacher, and pastor, he previously served as an adjunct professor of Bible on the Charlotte Campus. Boyce s teaching and research interests include exploration of the methods and practices by which the scriptures can enliven and guide the work of the local church. He contributed the Leviticus-Numbers volume to the Westminster Bible Companion for the Westminster John Knox Press (2008). Davidson College, A.B.; Union Theological Seminary in Virginia, D. Min., Ph.D. Thomas W. Currie, Dean of Union Presbyterian Seminary and Professor of Theology, Charlotte Campus Currie is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and served as a pastor from He taught courses in theology and homiletics at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and in extension programs in Houston and Midland, TX. He has a particular interest in the theology of Karl Barth and in the short stories of Flannery O Connor. He is the author of several articles and four books, including The Joy of Ministry (2008). Haverford College, B.A.; Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, M.Div.; The University of Edinburgh, Ph.D. Charles Davenport, Associate Director of Supervised Ministry and Vocational Planning and Affiliate Instructor in Supervised Ministry Originally from South Carolina, Davenport served congregations throughout North and South Carolina after his ordination in Recently, he served the Presbytery of Western North Carolina as presbytery associate, resourcing pastors and congregations in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties. Lander Unversity, B.A.; Erskine Theological Seminary, M.Div.; Columbia Theological Seminary, D.Min. Pamela Mitchell-Legg, Sarah Belk Gambrell Professor of Christian Education Mitchell-Legg s areas of scholarship include education theory, the history of education, curriculum design, and contemporary media. Recent publications include the two-part article Contemporary Films and Religious Exploration: An Opportunity for Religious Education in Religious Education. University of Virginia, B.A.; Presbyterian School of Christian Education, M.A., Ed.D. Rodney S. Sadler, Jr., Associate Professor of Bible Sadler s teaching includes courses in biblical languages, Old and New Testament interpretation, wisdom literature in the Bible, the history and religion of ancient Israel, and African American biblical interpretation. His first book, Can a Cushite Change his Skin? An Examination of Race, Ethnicity, and Othering in the Hebrew Bible, was published in Sadler was managing editor of the African American Devotional Bible, served as visiting lecturer and interim co-director of the office of Black Church Studies at Duke Divinity School, and was also an associate minister in Durham, NC. Howard University, B.A.; Howard University School of Divinity, M.Div.; Duke University, Ph.D.