CHURCHES: PLEASE COPY THIS PACKET FOR ALL PASTORS AND ELDER COMMISSIONERS

CHURCHES: PLEASE COPY THIS PACKET FOR ALL PASTORS AND ELDER COMMISSIONERS Date: February 20, 2018 To: Ministers; Elder Commissioners; Certified Educators, Business Administrators, & Musicians; Council Members; Team Leaders; Sub-team Leaders; Committee Chairpersons; and Others The Spring Stated Meeting of Central Florida Presbytery will convene at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at the New Hope Presbyterian Church, 4300 Lake Margaret Drive, Orlando, FL 32812. A map showing the location of the meeting follows this letter. Lunch will be provided by the host church for $10.00. Tickets may be purchased during registration. Please make note of the following special notices: Registration At the registration tables you will find lists for you to sign in. Please find the appropriate list, print your name, and sign. All ministers who are serving a church 1) in a called position 2) a temporary pastoral relationship or 3) are Moderators of a church Session are expected to attend every Stated Meeting as able. Those not able to attend please fill out the Request for Excuse form included in the packet. If you can only attend a portion of the meeting an excuse should be filled out for the portion you cannot attend. These forms will be available at the registration desk for those who leave early. Displays Please take a few moments during the day to visit the displays. These agencies and institutions of the church are here to provide you with valuable information that can be helpful to your church. First Time Elder Commissioner Orientation Ruling Elder Commissioners representing their church at a Presbytery meeting for the first time are asked to be there early for an orientation session which will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. A room will be set aside for this purpose, so please watch for the signs or inquire at Registration. Meeting Items This meeting is being recorded to assist in the preparation of minutes and to ensure decisions are accurately recorded. Please read this packet in advance as the reports will not be read aloud during the meeting. The offering taken at this meeting is designated for The Rescue Outreach Mission. Any motions you wish to make (if not printed in the packet) should be written and placed in the Clerk s hands at the meeting. Forms are available at the Clerks table and in this packet. Copies of the Minutes of the December 2017 Stated Meeting of Presbytery will be available at the Clerk s table. If you need childcare, please notify the Presbytery office by Monday, February 26, 2018. Thank you, in advance, for your attention to this notice and for your cooperation. Dan Williams, Executive Presbyter/ Stated Clerk

2 NEW HOPE PRESBYYERIAN CHURCH 4300 LAKE MARGARET DRIVE ORLANDO, FL 32812 (407) 275-6161 SUGGESTED DIRECTIONS Volusia and Seminole Counties Best route to 417 Expressway (Central Florida Greeneway); take this south to 408 East-West Expressway, head west towards Orlando. Exit at Semoran Blvd. Head south on Semoran towards the airport. Turn right at Lake Margaret Drive (Lowe s on right corner before turn). Go straight through the lights at Dixie Bell and Conway; the church will be on the left immediately past the Conway Road intersection. Alternate: I-4 to 408 East-West Expressway; head east to Conway Road exit. Brevard and Indian River Counties Best route to 528 Beachline Expressway; take this west to the Semoran Blvd/Airport exit. Head north on Semoran to Lake Margaret Drive; turn left. There is a shopping plaza on the left just before the turn with a McDonald s, Publix, and Walmart. Go straight through the lights at Dixie Bell and Conway; the church will be on the left immediately past the Conway Road intersection. Lake and Sumter Counties; north and west Orlando Best route to 408 East-West Expressway; take this through downtown to the Conway Road exit (as 408 bridge crosses Lake Underhill at Executive Airport). Go south on Conway past Curry Ford and Michigan intersections to Lake Margaret Drive, and turn right. The church will be on the left immediately after this turn. Osceola County and south Take 417 expressway north towards Orlando. Head west on 528 Beachline expressway; exit at Semoran Blvd. Head north on Semoran to Lake Margaret Drive; turn left. There is a shopping plaza on the left just before the turn with a McDonald s, Publix, and Walmart. Go straight through the lights at Dixie Bell and Conway; the church will be on the left immediately past the Conway Road intersection. Alternate: Orange Blossom Trail or Turnpike to 528 Beachline Expressway; head east on 528 to Conway Road/Tradeport exit and head north on Conway Road to Lake Margaret Drive. Turn left on Lake Margaret; the church is immediately on the left after the turn.

3 CENTRAL FLORIDA PRESBYTERY STANDING RULES FOR MEETINGS A. Speakers at meetings shall give their names, their churches and, if pertinent, committee assignments. B. Speeches on debatable matters shall be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker unless extended by action of Presbytery. C. Matters of debate and decorum shall follow the latest edition of ROBERTS S RULES OF ORDER, NEWLY REVISED. (See G-3.0105) D. The docket shall include a mid-morning recess to provide time for informal fellowship, exercise and/or rest. E. Certified lay personnel employed by the Presbytery or any of its congregations, including educators, administrative personnel, musicians and business administrators shall be seated, with privileges of the floor, at all meetings of Presbytery. Floor privilege does not include the right to vote or to make motions. Visitors may be accorded the privilege of the floor when Presbytery so desires. In all other matters meetings of the Presbytery shall be governed by the current ROBERT S RULES OF ORDER, NEWLY REVISED, except in those cases where the BOOK OF ORDER provides otherwise.

4 Central Florida Presbytery Invites you to attend March 2-3, 2018 Rev. Dr. Jason Santos Mission Coordinator for Christian Formation Presbyterian Mission Agency, PCUSA Rev. Jason Brian Santos, Ph.D. is the Mission Coordinator for Christian Formation (Christian education, children, youth, college, young adult, camps and conference ministries) at the Presbyterian Mission Agency. He also serves as the National Director of UKirk Collegiate Ministries. He is an ordained teaching elder in the PCUSA and holds a Ph.D. in practical theology from Princeton Theological Seminary. He is the author of A Community Called Taizé (IVP, 2008) and After Paradise (IVP Academic, forthcoming). He currently resides in Louisville, KY with his wife, Shannon and his two sons, Judah and Silas (aka Tutu). In his spare time, he plays and designs board games. Friday, March 2 nd 6:00 p.m. - Dinner and Discussion Park Lake Presbyterian, 309 E. Colonial Avenue, Orlando Informal Conversation on Ministry with College Students Please RSVP to Cheryl Carson ccarson@cfpresbytery.org by Wednesday, February 28 th so we ll have a count for dinner. Saturday, March 3 rd 11:20 a.m. Presbytery Meeting Plenary Igreja Nova Esperansa (New Hope Presbyterian Church) 4300 Lake Margaret Drive, Orlando Killing Church Softly: How Age and Stage Ministry has Hurt the Church and Why Intergenerational Formation Might Be Our Only Hope For the last half-century, we ve increasingly formed our children and youth through developmentally centered, peer-oriented ministry programs that removed them from the corporate life of the church. Recent research suggests that we might have taken the ages and stages model of ministry a little too far. This plenary explores this phenomenon by both examining several major generational shifts in our understanding of the church and through key identify formation theories that shed light on the problem and offer insight toward a more communal and intergenerational understanding of spiritual formation. For more information: Contact Cheryl Carson at ccarson@cfpresbytery.org or 407-422-7125 x. 204.

5 CENTRAL FLORIDA PRESBYTERY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) SYNOD OF SOUTH ATLANTIC Proposed Docket SPRING STATED MEETING Saturday, March 3, 2018 New Hope Presbyterian Church, Orlando, FL * PLEASE PUT ALL PAGERS AND CELLULAR PHONES ON SILENT RING OR TURN THEM OFF. * NOTHING PRINTED IN THE PACKET IS TO BE READ ALOUD ON THE FLOOR OF PRESBYTERY. 8:30 pm Meeting Registration/Visit Displays/Fellowship 9:00 am First-time Ruling Elders Orientation TIME ITEM... PAGE # *9:30 am CALL TO ORDER/PRAYER Hugh Lackey, Moderator WORSHIP with the Sacrament of the Lord s Supper Break: 10 minutes Quorum / Adoption of the Docket / Appointments by Moderator Good News First: Montreat Collegiate Conference: Cheryl Carson Westminster Communities: Walk Jones... 6 Committee on Ministry: Berry Long... 8 *11:20 am Plenary: Jason Santos, PC(USA) Mission Coordinator for Christian Formation Announcements Video Thank You from The Missing Peace *12:30 pm Lunch 1:15 pm Presbytery Discernment: Strategic Planning Council Helen DeBevoise... 22 o Church Development Committee Mike Foley... 35 o Mission Development Committee Eme Asztalos... 38 o Leadership Development Committee Laurie Farquharson... 40 o Finance Committee Jim Crawford... 42 o Board of Directors Dan Williams Committee on Preparation for Ministry printed report only... 48 Nominating Committee Gayle Schmidt Presbyterian Women Karen Hamilton... 49 Stated Clerk Dan Williams... 51 Next Meeting: Thursday, June 7, 2018, 2:00 pm Grace Covenant Presbyterian, Orlando Adjournment and Closing Prayer * = Order of the Day Form for requests to be excused: Page 53 Form for motions/amendments from the floor: Page 54

6 Westminster Communities of Florida, Report to Presbytery March 2018 Rev. Walk Jones, Director of Church Relations http://www.westminstercommunitiesfl.org/ Founded in 1954 with the construction of communities in Bradenton then Winter Park, Westminster Communities of Florida has grown into a large, not-for-profit, faith-based family of senior living communities. Today we serve over 7,000 residents seeking an active lifestyle and an emphasis on wellbeing of body, mind and soul. We provide housing for a variety of income levels. Eleven of our 21 communities serve low-income Floridians. Leaders in the PCUS had the vision for excellent church-related retirement options which we continue to follow. We are in covenant relationship with the Synod of South Atlantic of the PC(USA). Three members of the presbytery are employed as chaplains. In Orlando and Winter Park we offer a wide variety of high-rise apartment residences with spectacular water and city views to choose from, ranging from studios to spacious two-bedroom apartments. We also have five low and moderate income communities. Westminster Towers, Westminster Winter Park, Magnolia Towers, Westminster Canterbury, Westminster Asbury, Hugh Ash Manor, College Arms Towers and Westminster Plaza are proud to be a part of the presbytery. Our management offices, and my office, are also in downtown Orlando.

7 What you need to know about Westminster Communities of Florida: As a faith-based, not-for-profit organization, we honor those who served their churches through the Honorable Service Grant. Since 2002 we have made grants to 364 retired missionaries, ministers, and other church workers and their surviving spouses of the PCUSA and other denominations totaling $5,073,202. To thank them for serving our nation, we now offer the Distinguished Service Award for retired military, teachers, firefighters and police. Living at Westminster Towers, Westminster Winter Park, or any of our ten Continuing Care Communities across the state is a great value the Monthly Service Fee includes maintenance, access to all community services and amenities, and utilities. The Entrance Fee guarantees access to additional care, if it should be needed in the future. For those who outlive their resources through no fault of their own, we offer Benevolent Assistance. Churches in this presbytery and across the state support the Caring for Generations special offering, often received on Mothers Day. Our Rental communities are home to a wonderful people, including many Presbyterians. Westminster is fiscally strong with an A- bond rating from Fitch Ratings We have a mission-driven commitment to be good stewards of our residents resources Each community has a master-plan to grow as baby-boomers age and need our services. Soon we will begin marketing phase two of the Baldwin Park neighborhood of Westminster Winter Park. Westminster Towers Orlando 80 W. Lucerne Cir Orlando, FL 32801 (407) 841-1310 Winter Park - Westminster Winter Park 1111 S. Lakemont Ave Winter Park, FL, 32792 Daytona Beach Westminster Canterbury Cocoa Westminster Asbury Deland Hugh Ash Manor and College Arms Towers http://www.westminstercommunitiesfl.org/

8 COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY REPORT March 3, 2017 RECOMMENDATIONS The Committee on Ministry recommends the following to the presbytery: 1. First Presbyterian Church, DeLand. COM acted to approve the action of First Presbyterian Church, DeLand, to change from a two-pastor model (pastor and associate pastor) to one pastor, and recommends the following to Presbytery: That the Rev. Michael Bodger s call be changed from Associate Pastor to Pastor for a designated term of 2-years; and that at least 6-months prior to the expiration of the 2-year term First DeLand present a mission study and updated financials in support of any request to convert the call to installed with an indefinite term. (Retroactive to December 11, 2017.) NOTE: this recommendation requires a three-fourths vote of those present and voting to be approved. 2. Sam Rutland. That Central Florida Presbytery receives the Rev. Sam Rutland (Honorably Retired) by transfer from Tropical Florida Presbytery, effective March 3, 2018. Attached to this report: bio and statement of faith. 3. Mission Strategy for Pastoral Ministry. That Central Florida Presbytery amends the wording for the Central Florida Presbytery Policy for The Mission Strategy for Pastoral Ministry to conform to the wording of the Book of Order. These amendments are: a. To insert the word ordinarily before the language concerning persons in temporary pastoral relationships and associate pastors being ineligible to become the next installed pastor b. To replace teaching elder with either Minister of the Word and Sacrament or minister throughout the document. 4. Terms of Call/Contract. That the presbytery approve the following terms of call or contract: a. Rev. Carmelo Mercado, Pastor, El Redentor Presbyterian Church COMPENSATION 2017 Terms 2018 Terms Cash Salary 36715 36715 Housing 5000 5000 Effective Salary 41715 41715 Pastor Pension/Death Benefit Dues 5006 5006 Pastor Medical Dues 10780 11000 Employer s portion of SECA 3192 3192 Other Deferred Income 1200 1200 Total Compensation 61892 62112 Auto/Travel 7000 7000 Continuing Education/Professional Dev. 950 950 Books 1162 1162 REIMBURSED EXPENSES/ALLOWANCES 9112 12032 GRAND TOTAL Compensation and Expenses 71004 74144

9 Vacation 4 weeks 4 weeks Study Leave 3 weeks 3 weeks b. Rev. Emese Asztalos, NCD Pastor, Putnam Memorial Presbyterian Church COMPENSATION 2017 Terms 2018 Terms Cash Salary 29850 29850 Housing 15000 15000 Utilities 3500 3500 Other Medical 1633 1633 Effective Salary 49983 49983 Pastor Pension/Death Benefit Dues 5998 5998 Pastor Medical Dues 12246 12496 Optional Pre-tax Salary Reduction (FSA) Employer s portion of SECA 3824 3824 Total Compensation 72050 72300 Auto/Travel 3402 3402 Continuing Education/Professional Dev. 1500 1500 Books 485 485 Professional Expenses REIMBURSED EXPENSES/ALLOWANCES 5387 5387 GRAND TOTAL Compensation and 77437 77687 Expenses Vacation 1 month 1 month Study Leave 2 weeks 2 weeks c. Rev. Dr. Mike Foley, Pastor, Ormond Beach Presbyterian Church COMPENSATION 2017 Terms 2018 Terms Cash Salary 50034 51035 Housing 37246 37990 Other 1679 1235 Effective Salary 88959 90260 Pastor Pension/Death Benefit Dues 10675 10831 Pastor Medical Dues 21795 22565 Employer s portion of SECA 6805 6905 Total Compensation 128234 130561 Auto/Travel 3800 3800 Continuing Education/Professional Dev. 900 900 Books 400 300 REIMBURSED EXPENSES/ALLOWANCES 5100 5000 GRAND TOTAL Compensation and 133334 135561

10 Expenses Vacation 1 month 1 month Study Leave 3 weeks 3 weeks d. Rev. Leigh Jones, Associate Pastor, Ormond Beach Presbyterian Church COMPENSATION 2017 Terms 2018 Terms Cash Salary 27820 28376 Housing 25680 26194 Other 1632 2170 Effective Salary 55132 56740 Pastor Pension/Death Benefit Dues 6616 6809 Pastor Medical Dues 13507 14185 Employer s portion of SECA 4218 4341 Total Compensation 79473 82074 Auto/Travel 3402 1950 Continuing Education/Professional Dev. 950 1300 Books 300 300 Professional Expenses 1500 1300 REIMBURSED EXPENSES/ALLOWANCES 6152 4850 GRAND TOTAL Compensation and 85625 86924 Expenses Vacation Study Leave e. Rev. Dr. Leslie Koerselman, Pastor, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Vero Beach COMPENSATION 2017 Terms 2018 Terms Cash Salary 28000 28000 Housing 16000 16000 Utilities 7000 7000 Other Medical 1500 1500 Effective Salary 52500 52500 Pastor Pension/Death Benefit Dues 6000 7200 Pastor Medical Dues 14334 14925 Employer s portion of SECA 4016 4016 Other Deferred Income Total Compensation 83870 85805 Auto/Travel 4800 5565 Continuing Education/Professional Dev. 850 850 Books 480 480

11 REIMBURSED EXPENSES/ALLOWANCES 6130 6895 GRAND TOTAL Compensation and 92700 Expenses Vacation 5 weeks 5 weeks Study Leave 2 weeks 2 weeks f. Rev. Dr. Dan Williams, Executive Presbyter and Stated Clerk, CFP COMPENSATION 2017 Terms 2018 Terms Cash Salary 43257 44922 Housing 40000 40000 Life Insurance 1584 1584 Effective Salary 84841 86506 Pastor Pension/Death Benefit Dues 10181 10381 Pastor Medical Dues 20786 21627 Employer s portion of SECA 6369 6618 Total Compensation 122177 125131 Auto/Travel 6000 6000 Continuing Education/Professional Dev. 1500 1500 Professional Expenses 1655 1655 REIMBURSED EXPENSES/ALLOWANCES 9455 9455 GRAND TOTAL Compensation and 131632 134586 Expenses Vacation 1 month Study Leave 2 weeks g. Rev. Wendell Colson, Stated Supply, Upsala Presbyterian Church, Sanford COMPENSATION 2017 Terms 2018 Terms Cash Salary 0 0 Housing 25745 26260 Effective Salary 26260 Pastor Pension/Death Benefit Dues 3151 Pastor Medical Dues 11000 Employer s portion of SECA 0 Total Compensation 40411 Auto/Travel 5500 Continuing Education/Professional Dev. 0 Books 200 REIMBURSED EXPENSES/ALLOWANCES 5700 GRAND TOTAL Compensation and Expenses 46111

12 Vacation 1 month 1 month Study Leave 2 weeks 2 weeks h. Rev. Robert Early, Stated Supply, Palmdale Presbyterian Church, Melbourne (1/2 time) COMPENSATION 2018 Terms Cash Salary/ Housing 21000 Effective Salary 21000 Employer s portion of SECA 1606.50 Total Compensation 22606.50 Auto/Travel 1000 Professional Expenses 100 REIMBURSED EXPENSES/ALLOWANCES 1100 GRAND TOTAL Compensation and 23706.50 Expenses Vacation 4 weeks Study Leave 1 weeks ACTIONS TAKEN The Committee on Ministry took the following actions: 1. Palmdale Presbyterian Church. COM approved Palmdale Presbyterian Church s request to have Rev. Robert (Bob) Early to serve as stated supply for a period of six (6) months, effective January 21, 2018. His contract terms appear above. 2. GraceWay, Leesburg. COM approved the formation of a PNC for GraceWay Presbyterian Church. 3. Church of the Lakes, Orlando. COM approved the following items in regards to Rev. Ferdi Brits sabbatical a. Rev. Ferdi Brits to take a Sabbatical Starting 1/22/18 lasting for 3 months. b. Warren Diehl to Moderate the session and administer sacraments 4. Eastminster Presbyterian Church.. COM approved to allow Eastminster Presbyterian Church to call a congregational meeting for the purpose of changing the terms of Kristy Ray s call from Associate Pastor for a two-year designated term to an indefinite term, effective on or before August 15, 2018. 5. Dismissal. COM dismissed the following: a. Patrick Wrisley to Tropical Florida Presbytery, effective December 31, 2017. b. Jeff Beebe to St. Augustine Presbytery, effective February 1, 2018. 6. MIF Request. COM approved the following MIF requests: a. United Presbyterian Church, Daytona Beach, FL b. Rockledge Presbyterian Church c. First Presbyterian Church, Eustis 7. Temporary Supply Pastor Renewals. COM approved the following: a. Upsala PC s request to renew Wendell Colson as Stated Supply Pastor for one year. b. First Presbyterian, Apopka s request to renew Laura Viau as Interim Pastor for one year. 8. Validated Ministry. COM validated the ministry of the following:

a. Mary Vanderplaus, who is serving as a hospital chaplain and coordinator of Spiritual Care for Central Florida Health. 9. Change in Membership Designation: COM approved the change of designation for the following: a. Melanie Ruta: Member-at-large b. Louisa Baer: Honorably Retired 10. Pulpit Supply List. COM added Sam Rutland and Sheppard Lawrence to the pulpit supply list. INFORMATION 1. Triennial Visits. Triennial Visits. COM updated the schedule of triennial visits for 2018. 13

14 A Brief Biography Dr. Sam Rutland 111 Born in 1953, I grew up as an oldest child living in the south in the time of Protestant Christendom. In these days Christ, the Church and culture were one, and few questioned that they were but one and the same. Raised as a progressive Southern Baptist, and serving as a worship acolyte, I made my first faith confession at the age of twelve to Dr. Carlyle Marney, our pastor at Myers Park Baptist Church in Charlotte, N.C. I then was baptized. While this was not the beginning of faith for me, it sealed the promises of Christ in my life in the same manner as it would for an infant. I later mused that a striking similarity between my adolescent baptism and that of an infant was that I had no more understanding of what God had accomplished in the baptism as did a squirming new born. Like it is for most baptisms, it was the faith of my parents, and of the faith community surrounding me, that made the true commitments to God that day. It was later in high school that I made a more earnest commitment of my life to Jesus Christ. I am here today, a grateful believer in Jesus Christ, a recipient of grace, because of the Church, my parents, and my friends. During my junior year at Wake Forest University, while working with Young Life my life took an unexpected turn. When our scheduled camp speaker cancelled two weeks prior to our upcoming camp I was asked by peers to speak for the camp sessions. Afterward, the feedback from colleagues convinced me to consider a future in full-time ministry something that was very far from my career path. Still, later that year I changed my major to Religion and eighteen months later enrolled at the South Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. Once again, it was the Church (and this time certainly not my family) who possessed the faith and confidence in God to encourage this faith adventure. Again, I am here today, after forty years after ordination, because of the Church and faith community. After seminary I served as a Young Life area Director and Associate Pastor at the Sharon Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC. As a Baptist minister it seemed strange that all my young ministry friends were Presbyterian, who invited me to preach, conduct retreats, and lead seminars at their churches. I began to wonder if I really wasn t a Presbyterian masquerading as a Baptist! So at age thirty I enrolled as a full-time, on campus student at Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, GA. I sought to clarify God s call and direction. I took classes in Presbyterian Polity, History of the Presbyterian Church, and every class in theology offered by Shirley Guthrie (my favorite prof). After fifteen months the Director of the DMin program asked if I would consider talking to a small Presbyterian Church wishing to call a doctoral student on a part-time basis. This was a parting of the seas moment in my life. I feel in love with this congregation and was received into the presbytery of Greater Atlanta, serving the Bethany Presbyterian Church, Covington, GA. Once again, I was lifted, directed and affirmed in ministry by Church and the faith of mentors and colleagues surrounding me. I went to the Bethany Presbyterian Church as a young single pastor. While there the congregation grew and my call changed to full-time. While there I married Mimi Williams, my partner and best friend for the last thirty-one years. I left the Bethany church with many great memories, more knowledge, a wife, a daughter (Meredith), and three cats. I then served the First Presbyterian Church, Whiteville, NC (where our second daughter, Sarah was born), and later moved to south Florida, serving the Indian River Presbyterian Church, Ft Pierce and the Miami Shores Presbyterian Church, Miami Shores, both in the Presbytery of Tropical Florida. While a member in Tropical Florida Presbytery I served as presbytery Moderator, Chair of Council, on the Human Resources Committee, and various short term assignments to congregations in crisis. I retired as Senior Pastor from the Miami Shores Presbyterian Church in 2013.

Currently my wife and I reside in Vero Beach and attend the First Presbyterian Church, where Mimi sings in the choir and serves on the Christian Ed. Committee. I continue to serve as President of St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity, recently served as Interim Pastor for the Hobe Sound Presbyterian Church, and fill pulpits as requested. (It is now a looooong drive from Vero Beach to churches in Tropical Florida Presbytery!) This is one reason I believe it is now time to relocate my presbytery membership to my presbytery of residence. I am an HR Presbyterian pastor. Still, I am convinced that God is not quite finished with me yet. I do not know what the future holds, but I know for certain that the One who holds me will make this plan known. 15

16 A Brief Statement of Faith Dr. Sam F. Rutland I have long admired the statement by Karl Barth who was once asked what he considered to be the greatest theological statement of all. He said, as we have all quoted him: Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so. This is the beginning of my faith and of all our faith in God. God the Father, in concert with the Spirit and the Son created the heavens and the earth, and it was good. God created humankind to live and enjoy the wonder of creation and to live together in fellowship with God and with one another. But humankind was not content with being merely human. We desired to be like God, and to become our own god. The story of Adam and Eve beautifully and painfully illustrates our fall from grace. The man and woman were tempted to become like God, to become the judges of good and evil. Then, when their fall became known they blamed one other, their circumstances and even God. (Adam said, The woman You gave me tempted me.) Paradise was lost, and shame, guilt and blame were the new narratives for humanity. Still, the Bible says God was still in love with us. God was so hopelessly and forever in love with us God would not let this be the end of the story. So God went to work. First, by preparing the world for the coming of God s Son, Jesus. Then, God planned God s redeeming entrance into the world in a manner that would be strikingly different from any other religion. The Bible tells us the story of how Jesus was born to a young virgin named Mary. He was not ushered into this world with power and wealth. He came into the world as a helpless, powerless, vulnerable infant. And so we have a Savior, who like us, knows what it is like to he helpless, powerless and vulnerable. He grew up in a family and was not always understood by his parents--as when he disappeared for three days as a youth in Jerusalem. In this way too, we have a Savior who knows our growing-up maturation experience. He was misunderstood, denied, deserted by, and even betrayed by his closest friends. And who hasn t had this life experience? Jesus truly knows us. Finally, He was crucified, dead, and buried. Instead of being a deity divorced from human suffering he become fully one of us, sharing even in the experience of death. This is the love of God in Jesus Christ. The Bible that tells just how complete and perfect God s love for the world is. The next chapter of Jesus story is the bodily resurrection on Easter. Death would not have the final word! God raised God s Son from the dead. He appeared to Mary, to the disciples, and to six hundred other witnesses. Then, he ascended into heaven and one day he will come again. I believe that the Holy Spirit is member of the Trinity that guides us with wisdom and strength. The Holy Spirit is the indwelling presence of God both in the believer and in the Church. The Holy Spirit has the power to break us, melt us, mold us and to use us for God s purposes. (Iverson s hymn) The Spirit is our comforter, and also our prodder (the One who comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable). I believe that God brings humanity into a renewed relationship with heaven and earth through the sacrificial death of God s Son, Jesus. How this occurred is a mystery and not completely known, but what is not a mystery is that it began with God, who alone restored our place in creation and with heaven when Jesus took the guilt and shame of this world upon himself on the cross. Our sins died on the cross. Also, our resurrection began with Christ s resurrection. Salvation is God s work, and God s work alone--not as a result of our efforts to produce goodness or justice, as diligent as we might work to produce such good works. We are saved by grace, not works. The beginning of our new and restored relationship with God is through our baptism. Baptism is God s sealing our life and claiming us as God s own for all eternity. In baptism we become new creations, redeemed and restored. We also become members of the family of God, the Church. The Church becomes our mentor, teacher, counselor and friend. The Church is the family of God where we experience the unfailing love and mercy of God. It is also where God demonstrates God s trust and confidence in every child of God by giving them a meaningful task and duty to fulfill for the sake of the Kingdom of God.

Yes, Jesus love me this I know. I know this because of Bible, the story of God s creation of the world- --a world God loved so much the God gave God s Son to redeem. Because of this great love all of us little ones belong to God. 17

18 MISSION STRATEGY FOR PASTORAL MINISTRY INTRODUCTION G-2.0504c makes mention of the presbytery s mission strategy, in the context of ministers of the Word and Sacrament teaching elders serving the ministry needs of congregations and other entities. This paper attempts to describe a comprehensive mission strategy for ministry within the congregations within Central Florida Presbytery. (This paper does not seek to describe other validated ministries to which ministers teaching elders may be approved to perform.) Ordinarily, a congregation within Central Florida Presbytery will be served by an ordained minister teaching elder in an installed (G-2.0504a) or temporary (G-2.0504b) relationship. When the Presbytery and a session (or sessions) are in agreement, the congregation may be served by a ruling elder commissioned for limited pastoral service (Commissioned Pastor or CP CRE). The specific constitutional functions which a CP CRE may perform are spelled out in the commission (G-2.1001). Ministry may also be carried out by persons in certified service to the church (G-2.11), such as by a Certified Christian Educator, certified musician, or certified business administrator. MINISTERS TEACHING ELDERS: INSTALLED RELATIONSHIPS Installed pastoral relationships (pastor, co-pastor, and associate pastor; G-2.0504a) are relationships established by the call of the congregation and subsequent approval of the Presbytery. These relationships may be for a designated term, or may be open-ended (indefinite term). These are the only relationships with a congregation that involve a call. In considering whether to grant permission to a congregation to elect a Pastor or Associate Pastor Nominating Committee (G-2.0801), the Committee on Ministry (COM) of Central Florida Presbytery shall request the three most recent years annual financial reports and the current year s budget from the session. COM shall also consult with the session on performing a mission study in order to gather necessary data for the PNC or APNC to use in the search process. Installed relationships shall meet or exceed the minimum terms of call established by the presbytery. An annual review of the terms of call shall be conducted by the session (G-2.0804) and reviewed by the congregation (G-1.0503c). The terms of call shall be reported to the Presbytery through the COM for final approval as early in the year as possible. Action by the Presbytery is not necessary for the session to begin to pay the minister teaching elder according to the new terms. Installed relationships may be full or part-time. If the relationship is part-time, the average number of hours to be worked in a week shall be specified in the terms of call. When a congregation is moved by affection and appreciation for the ministry of a former pastor, co-pastor, or associate pastor, it may designate that person to be a pastor emeritus (or co-pastor, associate pastor emeritus). This designation is honorary and carries no expectation for continued ministry within the congregation. Currently, Presbytery has a policy that ordinarily does not permit an associate pastor to become the next pastor of a congregation.

19 TEMPORARY PASTORAL RELATIONSHIPS When a congregation is without an installed minister teaching elder, or when circumstances require some alternate form of ministry, the session shall, in consultation with the Presbytery through COM, enter into a contract (not a call; G-2.0504b) for the services of a minister teaching elder. These relationships may be established for up to one year, and may be renewed (G-2.0504b). The Presbytery has adopted a policy that ordinarily does not permit a pastor serving in a temporary relationship to become the next installed pastor of a congregation. Session shall be informed of this policy by the C.O.M. prior to negotiating with candidate(s), and commit to communicating this policy to the congregation. The Form of Government provides that [t]itles and terms of service for temporary relationships shall be determined by the presbytery (G-2.0504b, second paragraph). Within Central Florida Presbytery, the following titles are used: Interim or Transitional Pastor: a minister teaching elder or commissioned pastor ruling elder who has received or has committed to attend at least week one of Interim/Transitional Ministry Training. Interim training may be taken early on in the relationship, upon the agreement of the session and COM. o The interim pastor is contracted to perform the five developmental tasks of (1) coming to terms with history, (2) Shifts of power, (3) Rethinking denominational linkages (4) Commitment to new leadership, and (5) Commitment to a new future. o The interim pastor shall submit a semi-annual progress report form to the Temporary Relations Subcommittee, which shall evaluate the interim ministry using the five developmental tasks and report the outcomes to the interim pastor and COM. o Prior to recommending approval of a third interim contract with a session/congregation, the Temporary Relations Subcommittee of COM shall meet with the interim pastor and session to ascertain specific benchmarks for the completion of the five developmental tasks. o Adopted by CFP, September 13, 2011 (Minutes, page 11, item #9): That Central Florida Presbytery not permit interim pastors, (ministers teaching elders) serving in a temporary pastoral relationship, to become the next installed pastor of a congregation where they are serving. G-2.0504 c. allows exceptions only in those presbyteries whose mission strategy permits such exceptions. Since the period of the interim is an excellent time for a session and congregation to take stock of where the church is currently and where it needs to be engaged in mission in the future, and since there is no lack of interest on the part of ministers in serving in this presbytery, COM believes that congregations will be strengthened by protecting the integrity of interim and associate relationships and providing for an open search in every vacancy. Stated Supply: a stated supply is a minister teaching elder or commissioned pastor ruling elder who is contracted by the session to perform specific pastoral functions. The difference from an interim/transitional pastor is that the congregation has no immediate plans to seek permission to elect a PNC to conduct a search for an installed pastor. A stated supply relationship must be approved by the Presbytery, through COM. Stated supply pastors shall file an annual report of their ministry with the Temporary Relations Subcommittee.

20 Bridge Pastor: a minister teaching elder or commissioned pastor ruling elder who maintains the essential functions of pastoral ministry for a limited period, as a bridge between the previous installed pastor and the election of an interim, or between an interim and the next called and installed pastor. This relationship can be for a specified number of months, or can be arranged on a month-tomonth basis. Parish Associate: a parish associate is a minister teaching elder or commissioned pastor ruling elder contracted by the session to perform specific tasks within the congregation. This work may be either paid or unpaid. The session shall consult with the Committee on Ministry in the establishment of parish associate relationships so that COM can approve the relationship and make any changes to the parish associate s ecclesiastical standing on the membership roll of Presbytery. Temporary Supply: An individual invited by the session to serve for one or more Sundays. This is not an exhaustive list of temporary relationships that may be created within Central Florida Presbytery. The current Form of Government attempts to maximize flexibility for the church to accomplish its mission. Proposed relationships involving minister teaching elder members of Presbytery should be discussed with COM. COM approval is necessary for any form of pastoral ministry. ( [Ministers Teaching elders] may serve in a variety of ministries, as authorized by the presbytery G-2.0501). RULING ELDERS SERVING AS COMMISSIONED PASTORS (G-2.10) When the presbytery, in consultation with the session or other responsible committee, determines that its strategy for mission requires it, the presbytery may authorize a ruling elder to be commissioned to limited pastoral service as assigned by the presbytery (G-2.1001). This service may be as pastor for a congregation or congregations, or may be for more specific tasks within a congregation, in cooperation with an installed minister teaching elder or minister teaching elder serving in a temporary relationship, or may be for some form of service outside of a congregation (but performed under the oversight of a session). It should be noted that the commission enacted by the Presbytery authorizes the ruling elder to perform only those functions permitted by the Form of Government, G-2.1001, and listed in the commission. The commission is not about preaching, leading worship, or teaching. Any ruling elder, deacon, or member of a congregation can be locally trained and authorized by the session to perform these tasks within the life of the congregation. (The session is responsible for providing for regular preaching of the Word by a minister of the Word and Sacrament teaching elder or other person prepared and approved for the work. (G-3.0201a)). Being trained and commissioned as a ruling elder is not necessary for the performance of these functions. The specific functions that may be included in a commission are to moderate the session of the congregation to which he or she is commissioned, to administer the Sacraments, and to officiate at marriages where permitted by state law (G-2.1001). Persons who desire to serve as a commissioned pastor (CP) commissioned ruling elder (CRE) should contact Presbytery s Committee on Preparation for Ministry (CPM) before beginning a course of preparation, usually offered by a Presbyterian seminary. The CPM will oversee the preparation of the ruling elder for service as a CP CRE. Completion of the training does not guarantee that a ruling elder will be commissioned. Commissioning requires the invitation of a session and the concurrence of the Presbytery, through COM, to establish a commissionable relationship. A CP CRE may serve as the pastor of a congregation, upon invitation of a session and approval of the Presbytery. A CP CRE may not serve as the pastor of the congregation of which the ruling elder is a member.

The primary reason for this is, should the relationship deteriorate and the presbytery would have to end it, being a member of the congregation may create additional problems. The Committee on Ministry shall approve, on a case-by-case basis, whether a CP CRE can serve the ruling elder s own congregation in some other capacity. Existing relationships where a CP CRE is serving the congregation of membership shall be grandfathered into this requirement. 21

22 COUNCIL REPORT March 3, 2018 RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Madagascar overture. Council voted to recommend that Central Florida Presbytery concur with New York City Presbytery s overture regarding Madagascar. (See attached overture.) ACTIONS 1. Docket. Council approved the agenda for the March stated meeting, including:. a. Good News First: report on Montreat College Conference (Leadership Development) b. Guest: Jason Santos, PC(USA) Mission Coordinator for Christian Formation c. Worship: Kristy Ray (Eastminster Associate Pastor) preaching. d. Offering: Referred to the Mission Development Committee to arrange with New Hope Church. e. The annual celebration of the Sacrament of the Lord s Supper will be held at this meeting. 2. Dissolution Policy. Council voted to approve the guidelines for an Administrative Commission for the dissolution of a congregation. This is based on a Constitutional Musing provided by the Office of the General Assembly, which has been followed for the previous dissolutions that have taken place since 2012. The guidelines are attached to this report. 3. Overture Advocate. Council voted to name Paige McRight as Overture Advocate for presbytery s overture at the 223 rd General Assembly in June. Presbytery s overture on renunciation of jurisdiction has received the necessary concurrence to be considered by the General Assembly this June. Overture advocates will not be sent for the concurrences made by presbytery. 4. Finance Manager position description. The Office and Personnel Committee has revised the position description for Finance Manager, in anticipation of beginning a search later this month to fill the position after the retirement of Karen Daniel. (See attached position description) 5. Manual Review. Council voted to refer to the Council chairperson, Moderator of Presbytery, and Executive Presbyter to appoint a task force of six ruling and teaching elders to review the manual of operations and current practices within six months (Strategic Planning outcome). 6. FLAPDAN representatives. Council voted to appoint Gayle Schmidt, Karen Hamilton, and George Wilcox as Central Florida Presbytery s representatives to the Florida Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Network (FLAPDAN). 7. December stated meeting expenses. Council voted to make a $500 contribution to El Redentor Presbyterian Church in lieu of the usual contribution to that would have gone to te Presbyterian Disaster Assistance representatives who were present at the December stated meeting and workshop the following day. (PDA does not accept payment for their services. This was the request of the persons who came from PDA is December.) 8. Communion dates. Council approved the following schedules for the Sacrament of the Lord s Supper for New Church Developments and New Worshiping Communities. (Other NWCs have connections to sessions, which approve their Sacraments celebrations.) Hope Presbyterian Church at Lake Nona: First Sunday each month (or deferred in case of hurricane or emergency cancelation on these Sundays)

23 Maundy Thursday Easter Sunday Christmas Eve The Missing Peace 4/29, 6/10, 7/22, 10/7 and 12/2 Putnam Memorial 1/14, 2/11, 3/11, 4/8, 5/20, 6/10, 8/12, 9/9, 10/21, 11/18 and 12/16 At Markham Woods Preschool on Saturdays 3/24, 12/15 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIONS 1. Quest Mortgage. The Board of Directors voted to renew Presbytery s guaranty of the mortgage at Quest Church, Ocoee (St. Paul s PC). The church is refinancing its mortgage with Centennial Bank, approved by The Board on October 12, 2012. The Board adopted the following resolution: That the Board of Directors renew its prior approval for St. Paul s Presbyterian Church, d.b.a. Quest Church given on October 25, 2012, to take out a mortgage with Centennial Bank (8910 Turkey Lake Road, Ste 100, Orlando, FL 32819), and that the officers of the Corporation be empowered to sign all documents related to the loan, including the resolution of loan guaranty provided by the bank and agreed to be this resolution (document attached). The text of the loan guaranty and legal description of the property involved is attached to this report. 2. Eastminster Presbyterian Church. The Board of Directors voted to approve a loan guarantee for the Eastminster Presbyterian Church with the Presbyterian Investment and Loan Program (PILP), to borrow $95,000 to make roof repairs following Hurricane Irma. FURTHER RESOLVED, the Presbytery of Central Florida, a Florida nonprofit corporation, ( Presbytery ) having received and reviewed the Loan application of the Church, a member in good standing of this Presbytery, approves the Loan application, and guarantees the repayment of principal and interest on the loan to the Lender as described above. The officers of the Presbytery as listed on the attached Certificate of Incumbency marked Exhibit A are authorized to sign a guarantee of this loan as authorized agents of the Presbytery. I certify that this resolution has not been modified, revoked, or rescinded and is in full force and effect this 13 th day of February, 2018. 3. Rockledge Property sale. The Board of Directors voted to grant permission to the Rockledge Presbyterian Church to sell a vacant lot located at 15 Valencia Ave., Rockledge, Florida. (G-4.0206a) LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY 15 Valencia Road, Rockledge, FL 32955 Valencia Lots 39, 40, 41, Blk 4. Sec 03/Twp 25/Rng 36 of Brevard County Real Property ID No. 25-36- 03-CP-4-39 4. Tuskawilla Property issue. The Board of Directors voted to support the Tuskawilla Presbyterian Church in their decision to not grant an easement to a developer for access to the land adjacent to and behind the church property, using the west entrance to the church as a shared entry.

The Tuskawilla Presbyterian Church was approached by the developer for the land on the west and rear sides of the church property about an easement for an entrance to a 253 unit apartment complex to be built on the land. The developer wants an easement to share the west entrance (one of two) to the church property to access a proposed main entrance to the property, off Aloma Avenue. Traffic would turn right off Aloma into the church drive, and then turn left onto the entrance plaza for the apartments. 24

25 NEW YORK CITY OVERTURE ON MADAGASCAR On promoting democracy, good governance, human rights and sustainable development in Madagascar The Presbytery of New York City respectfully overtures the 223 rd General Assembly (2018) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to: 1. Direct the Stated Clerk, the Executive Director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency, and the Moderator(s) of the 223 rd General Assembly (2018) to call upon the President of the United States and relevant Executive and Congressional leaders to promote democracy, good governance, human rights and sustainable development in Madagascar by: a. providing technical and financial support to public agencies and civil society organizations, including faith-based organizations, working in an impartial manner to promote voter education; inclusive and participatory democracy; free, fair, transparent and credible elections; and strong and responsive public institutions; b. promoting consistent respect for fundamental civil and political rights, including the rights of free expression and free association; c. encouraging state and civil society actors in Madagascar working to deal with corrupt practices so that the Malagasy people are not robbed of the benefits of natural resource development and foreign assistance; d. offering increased financial and technical support to international agencies that are working to halt illegal trafficking of natural resources, animals and animal products; e. reviewing and strengthening US laws and international covenants designed to promote transparency in extractive industries and to prevent the payment of bribes or other corrupt transfers to political and business officials; f. urging the Malagasy government to take prompt and effective steps to prevent human trafficking and to prohibit the recruitment of personnel for labor contracts likely to expose workers to coercion or other violations of their human rights; g. expanding US federal development assistance programs designed to increase the capacity of the Malagasy government and other providers to deliver quality fundamental services including health, education and impartial justice and security for all Madagascar s people; h. financing research and analysis aimed at deepening understanding of the root causes of climate change and assisting governments to minimize the impact of climate change on their citizens and the environment; i. supporting consistent application of international law and fulfilling US financial commitments to the peacemaking and sustainable development efforts of the United Nations; and j. encouraging the Malagasy government and people to avert cyclical political crises and uphold the dignity of all of Madagascar s people by implementing national reconciliation processes consistent with the principles of repentance (fibebahana), confession (fiaiken-keloka), justice (fahamarinana), and forgiveness / reconciliation / harmony (fihavanana) articulated by the Malagasy Christian Council of Churches (FFKM). 2. Direct the PC(USA) s Office of Public Witness and the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations to: a. Monitor social and political developments in Madagascar and assist the Stated Clerk and other denominational leaders to identify opportune moments at which to express effectively the concerns of the General Assembly set out in item 1; b. Advise Presbyterians on ways to advocate on behalf of democracy and on behalf of our sisters and brothers in Madagascar. 3. Urge PC(USA) congregations and individual Presbyterians to: a. pray for and with the people of Madagascar; b. learn about the history of Madagascar and the FJKM, the current realities faced by the people of Madagascar, and the mission work of the PC(USA) in Madagascar; c. support the ministry and witness of the FJKM and of PC(USA) mission co-workers in Madagascar; and

d. engage in advocacy with their respective legislators to support democracy, protection of human rights, adherence to the rule of law, good governance, ethical business practices and good stewardship of natural resources. 4. Direct the Stated Clerk to a. Share this action with our partners in the Church of Jesus Christ in Madagascar (FJKM); b. express our thanks to God for the FJKM s holistic ministry and prophetic witness and for the opportunity to walk beside them as partners, and c. inform them of our unceasing prayers for them and for their country. 26 RATIONALE In March 2009, a military coup d état deposed Madagascar s democratically elected president, Marc Ravalomanana, and installed a self-styled high authority of transition, (HAT) headed by Andry Rajoelina, the former mayor of the capital city, Antananarivo. The coup government shuttered the Parliament, packed the High Constitutional Court, and stifled free expression, closing a number of radio stations, including Radio Fahazavana, operated by the PC(USA) s partner, the five million member Church of Jesus Christ in Madagascar (FJKM). HAT presided over rapid social and economic decline, exacerbated by the withdrawal of foreign assistance by many nations. In a country where more than 90% of the population was already subsisting on less than $2 per day, many households struggled to make ends meet. African organizations, such as the African Union (AU) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), quickly condemned the coup and called on Madagascar s political leaders to restore democracy. The SADC brokered multilateral talks involving supporters of Rajoelina and Ravalomanana, as well as two previous presidents, Didier Ratsiraka and Albert Zafy. After two initial accords collapsed almost as soon as they were signed, nearly all of the parties signed a Roadmap for Ending the Crisis in Madagascar in September 2011.The roadmap identified a series of steps to be taken in preparation for new national elections and the restoration of democracy. Meanwhile, the Malagasy Christian Council of Churches (FFKM) composed of the FJKM, the Roman Catholic Church, the Lutheran Church and the Anglican Church initiated its own national reconciliation process. The process was based on the four Fs, four Malagasy words beginning with the letter F, that summed up essential stages of genuine and durable reconciliation: fibebahana (repentance), fiaiken-keloka (confession), fahamarinana (justice), and fihavanana (forgiveness/ reconciliation / harmony). The FFK Mheld that all of these elements were necessary to begin to repair Madagascar s social fabric at a grassroots level and reduce the risk of future outbreaks of the cyclical political conflict that has prompted several political crises since the island regained independence from France in 1960. In particular, our partners in the FJKM stress that strengthening fihavanana, which might also be translated as kinship, is vital to achieving reconciliation and building a shared future. Although the roadmap was never fully implemented, the FFKM reconciliation process was ultimately overtaken by the pressure to hold presidential and parliamentary elections, which eventually occurred in late 2013. International observers accepted the outcome of the elections, despite numerous flaws, and Hery Rajaonarimampianana became Madagascar s new president in January 2014. However, while the new government enjoys more legitimacy than the HAT government did, it is unfortunately beset by many of the same problems. In particular, corruption is rife and public officials have made little progress in curtailing illegal trade in Madagascar s unique precious woods, gemstones and exotic animals. There are frequent reports of summary executions and other violations of human rights by state security forces, particularly in the south of the country where they often occur in the context of ostensible efforts to curb cattle rustling by

bandits known as dahalo.in fact, insecurity and corruption are often closely linked as insecurity creates opportunities for corruption and corrupt officials have little interest in promoting social stability and security. Additionally, labor trafficking remains a persistent problem as people especially women desperate for income to support their families are recruited for domestic work in the Middle East and other places that turns out to be little more than slavery. Madagascar is due to hold fresh national elections before the end of 2018. The elections will be critical to the future and well-being of the country s 24 million people. Elections that are seen to be free, fair, transparent and credible can help to entrench and consolidate democratic institutions and build public confidence in and ownership of democratic government. Conversely, a process that is muddied by the exclusion of certain candidates, an electoral commission perceived to be partial, widespread corruption and vote-buying, or other irregularities during the campaigning or polling will undermine the legitimacy of the outcome and invite poor governance. In 2010, the 219 th General Assembly adopted a Commissioners Resolution calling for the restoration of Democracy in Madagascar and Honduras, both of which had experienced unconstitutional changes of regime in the previous months. The rationale for that Resolution included the following passage, which is equally relevant to this overture: In 2008, the General Assembly approved a resolution focused on the U.S. political process, Lift Every Voice: Democracy, Voting Rights, and Electoral Reform (Minutes, 2008, Part I, pp. 977ff). Among the biblical, theological, and ethical foundations affirmed are the convictions that power is held in trust for the common good (Ibid, p. 984) and that power can also magnify sin. Hence, we affirm that fundamental basis for checks and balances of power, and the awareness of our ultimate accountability to God and not to other human beings and groups (Peter: we must obey God rather than men ). Alongside the awareness of human fallibility is the strength that God gives us: God alone is lord of the conscience and has set it free from the doctrines or rules of men (human doctrines or rules), or anything contrary to scripture (Ibid). 27

28 DISSOLUTION OF A CONGREGATION 1 Central Florida Presbytery INTRODUCTION One of the powers and responsibilities given exclusively to a presbytery is to divide, dissolve, or dismiss congregations in consultation with their members. (G-3.0303b.) When it has needed to dissolve a congregation, Central Florida Presbytery has followed Constitutional Musing Note #1, published by the Office of the General Assembly, titled Dissolution of a Congregation. 2 This document recommends that presbyteries establish their own policy for this task. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION When Central Florida Presbytery determines that a congregation should be dissolved, it shall take action during a stated meeting, giving full opportunity for any person to be heard on the motion. The action of the Presbytery shall be carried out by an administrative commission, which shall be responsible directly to Presbytery. The administrative commission may consult with committees or entities within the Presbytery, Synod, or General Assembly, but is not required to do so. Membership of Commission The Administrative Commission shall be formed according to the requirements of G-3.0109b. The commission shall be composed of ruling elders and ministers of the Word and Sacrament in numbers as nearly equal as possible and sufficient to accomplish their work, and: shall not be less than three members. a majority of the members of the commission shall be from different congregations. a ruling elder on the session and the pastor from the congregation to be dissolved shall be part of the commission. The Committee on Ministry may be asked to provide one of its members for the commission. The quorum of the commission shall be a majority of its members (one more than half). The Commission shall be self-organizing, electing a moderator and secretary. If the members of the commission are not available for election at the stated meeting of presbytery, the Moderator of Presbytery shall appoint the commission, in consultation with the Executive Presbyter and chairperson of the Committee on Ministry. Records The Commission shall keep a full record of its actions (minutes and other documents). The Commission may make periodic reports to Presbytery, through the Stated Clerk, and shall submit a final report when its work is complete. When Presbytery receives the final report, the actions of the commission become the actions of the Presbytery, and the commission is automatically discharged. G-3.0109b says the following about the report and actions of a commission: A commission shall keep a full record of its proceedings and shall submit that record to the council or councils for incorporation into its records. Actions of a commission shall be regarded as actions of the council or councils that created it. A commission may be assigned additional duties as a committee, which duties shall be reported and handled as the report of a committee. The decisions of an administrative commission shall be reported to the clerk of the designating council, who shall report it to the council at its next stated meeting. A council may rescind or amend an action

29 of its administrative commission in the same way actions of the council are modified. MOTION TO CREATE THE COMMISSION The motion presented to Presbytery for the creation of an administrative commission to dissolve a congregation shall include at least the following provisions: 1. Central Florida Presbytery approves the dissolution of the Presbyterian Church, effective / /. This action shall be carried out by an Administrative Commission with powers and responsibilities, as follows: 2. The Commission shall assist the pastor and/or session to wind up the affairs of the church, transfer any remaining members to new congregations, and plan a service of worship which gives thanks to God for the ministry of the congregation. 3. The Commission (or Stated Clerk) shall receive the Session Records (minutes and registers), and deposit them with the Stated Clerk of the Presbytery, who will then forward them to Department of History. 4. The Commission (or Stated Clerk) shall grant letters of dismissal to members whose names are still on the roll. Ordinarily, all members shall be transferred to new church homes within one year of the dissolution of the congregation. 5. The Commission, guided by the trust clause in the Form of Government (G-4.0203) 3, shall be authorized to take possession of all real and personal property, financial records, inventories of equipment, (list other assets if there are others) and arrange for transfer of title to the Presbytery of all accounts and real property known to be in the possession of the dissolving congregation. 2 6. The Commission shall consult with the session regarding requests the congregation may have relating to the disposition of equipment and memorials and other property of the congregation, and from the date of the action to approve the disposition of property or to arrange for its retention and storage for future use at the direction of the presbytery. 7. The Commission shall assert claim of the presbytery to any property of the dissolving congregation not known at this time or property which may come to the dissolving congregation as the beneficiary of a will or trust not known at this time. GUIDELINES FOR THE COMMISSION Pastoral Issues are primary Once formed, the Administrative Commission should tend to pastoral issues first. Ordinarily, the session shall retain control over as much of the day-to-day responsibilities as they are willing and able to do. a. The Commission should defer to the session on deciding on a workable time-line for closure, but this plan must be approved by the commission. b. The Commission should encourage the session to continue to have responsibility for worship for as much of this period as the session is willing. c. The Commission should defer to the session as to where particular pieces of personal property should go. d. The Commission, as one of its first acts if no pastor is present, should help the session provide for pastoral care of the remaining members, such as funerals, weddings, baptisms, hospital visits, counseling. The Commission may make arrangements for a minister member of the Presbytery to assist in in this work, and may consult with the Committee on Ministry about this, if necessary. e. The Commission should encourage the session to transfer members to other area churches. (In the best of all possible worlds this can be done before session dissolves.) The Commission will normally hold the final church roll (those who have not found new congregations by dissolution date). After the commission makes its final report, the Stated Clerk shall assume responsibility for keeping the roll and issuing letters of transfer. f. The session should be primarily responsible for deciding on the type of closure service that will be most meaningful for the remaining members. The Commission should provide assistance and presbytery support in this. The Commission should encourage the session to plan a service of celebration, if at all appropriate. The

Commission needs to balance the remaining members' need to have some private time "for us" with the presbytery's participation in such services. g. The commission shall follow the Presbytery s severance policy for transitional compensation of the pastor from the date of the dissolution, if the pastor has not secured a new call, a temporary pastoral relationship, or is honorably retired. Property and Legal Issues Once the pastoral issues are dealt with, then the Commission needs to work on the property-related and legal issues surrounding a dissolution. a. Dissolving the Corporation: This is normally done by filing Articles of Dissolution with the State of Florida through the Sunbiz website. The Commission may consult with Presbytery s attorney to determine the process for dissolving not-for-profit corporations in Florida. b. Deciding what to do with the real estate. (1) G-4.0205: Whenever a congregation is formally dissolved by the presbytery, or has become extinct by reason of the dispersal of its members, the abandonment of its work, or other cause, such property as it may have shall be held, used, and applied for such uses, purposes, and trusts as the presbytery may direct, limit, and appoint, or such property may be sold or disposed of as the presbytery may direct, in conformity with the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). (2) Responsibility #5, above, empowers the Commission to determine what the best use and benefit of the remaining church property is for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Such uses may include: The property may be used for a new congregation or worshiping community, in consultation with the New Church Development Committee. The property may be utilized by a mission cause connected with the Presbytery. The property may be leased to a third party or sold. If the property is leased, an appropriate rental agreement shall be initiated, and the commission should make sure that the lessee has secured adequate renter s and liability insurance. If any of the above options are selected, the title to the property needs to be placed in the Presbytery s name. This should be done by the session as one of its final acts. If the property is sold, it is the Commission that handles the sale. The Commission should secure an MAI Inspection to advise it as to the value of the property, and any issues which may affect the sale. Presbytery s attorney can assist with the legal issues. A commercial real estate agent should be secured to represent the Presbytery in the sales process. (Presbytery has used Foundry Commercial Realtors (Matt Messier) in the past.) Closing agents usually require the corporate officers of the Presbytery to sign all of the legal documents for the sale. The Commission shall determine the use of the proceeds of the sale, after receiving input from the session as to its wishes. The Presbytery and any other party shall be reimbursed for its expenses from the sale proceeds. The sale proceeds should be utilized in the spirit of the Trust Clause (G- 4.0203), for the best use and benefit to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). If funds are to be retained by the Presbytery, a recommendation should be made as to how these funds may be best used to support the Presbytery s mission. c. The Commission will need to make sure that all the congregation's personal property not distributed by the session is transferred to the presbytery's name (bank accounts, stocks, trusts, etc.). (The commission shall attempt to incorporate these wishes, but is not bound by them.) The Commission needs to take care that some asset (most often a trust) does not lapse if the corporation is ended. If a congregation has such an asset (used to be common in trusts arising out of wills), the Commission may then want to transfer the Corporation into the presbytery, naming presbytery officers (Board of Directors) the Corporate officers. d. The Commission needs to make sure that the Presbytery is the successor in interest to any and all present and future assets. The clause referred to in Item #7, above, should be executed. 30

e. The Commission should make sure that the presbytery's insurance policy will cover the assets of the dissolving church. The Commission needs to make sure there is no lapse in coverage from the congregation's policy to the Presbytery's policy. 31 FINAL REPORT. As its final act the Commission needs to make a final report to presbytery on the dissolution. (See also the section on Records, above.) The report should briefly recite the congregation's history, lifting up the highlights and giving thanks for the ministry accomplished. Next, the report needs to describe the process and actions the Commission has taken that fulfills the charge given to the Commission (including the action making the presbytery the "successor in interest" to the congregation.) If the Commission has any recommendations requiring Presbytery s action, they should be made here Finally, the report needs to give a full accounting of the transfer of members (and listing those remaining on the roll so Stated Clerk can thereafter keep the roll) and of the distribution of the assets. The minutes of the Commission shall be kept on file at the Presbytery Office. The final report of the Commission shall be spread on the full minutes of the stated meeting where the Commission made its report. ENDNOTES 1. These guidelines may also be used to dissolve a new church development or new worshiping community/fellowship group. 2. http://oga.pcusa.org/media/uploads/oga/pdf/note01.pdf 3. G-4.0203: All property held by or for a congregation, a presbytery, a synod, the General Assembly, or the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), whether legal title is lodged in a corporation, a trustee or trustees, or an unincorporated association, and whether the property is used in programs of a congregation or of a higher council or retained for the production of income, is held in trust nevertheless for the use and benefit of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

32 CENTRAL FLORIDA PRESBYTERY POSITION DESCRIPTION FINANCE MANAGER I. Primary Task To assist the Treasurer in carrying out the mission and program of the Presbytery by maintaining the books and records of the financial transactions of the Presbytery in accordance with sound accounting principles and good business practices. II. III. IV. Personal Qualifications A. Maintain a vital Christian faith and a commitment to the mission and work of the Presbytery. B. Understand the mission funding system of the Presbyterian Church (USA). C. Provide above average accounting, computer and relational skills, including experience with accounting software. D. Demonstrate the ability to work in collegial relationships with other staff members. E. Maintain respect for confidentiality. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Provide accounting services for the Presbytery in consultation with the Treasurer including regular reports to Council and Presbytery of the financial status of the Presbytery. 2. Receive, deposit and record all income. 3. Prepare and distribute all checks from authorized requests and vouchers for disbursal and process automatic payments 4. Process payroll and withholding for staff and provide staff with documentation for tax purposes. 5. Provide the presbytery s insurer with requested audit information. 6. Send monthly remittances to General Assembly, Synod and other agencies as directed by Presbytery and by donors. 7. Maintain up-to-date inventory of property for insurance and tax purposes, and file annual tax return. 8. Serve as support staff for Budget and Endowment Committees. 9. Provide audit support. 10. Working with the Finance Committee, communicate with congregations regarding per capita, mission support and record of remittances to churches. 11. Attend Presbytery Council meetings as an advisory member. 12. Attend Presbytery meetings. 13. Other items as requested. Accountability, Review and Evaluation This position is accountable to the Treasurer and the Executive Presbyter/Stated Clerk. In consultation with these two persons, the Office and Personnel Committee reviews and evaluates annually the Office and Finance Manager s performance and adequacy of the compensation. V. Compensation This is an hourly position, currently 3 days per week. The Office and Personnel Committee budgets funds for this position. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Acknowledged: Employee Date

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35 Church Development Committee 6 February 2018, 10 am, Presbytery conference room Attendance: Michael Foley, Dan Williams, Calvin Gittner, Jody Noble, Nancy Graham Ogne, Tobias Caskey, Amadeo Torres, Mike Woods. Mike Foley received prayer requests and opened in season of prayer. Approved Nancy Graham Ogne to keep minutes, and Minutes of October 24, 2017 were approved. Updated on Presbytery Strategic Planning Dan Williams updated. Two retreats, rescheduled during hurricane. 2 nd retreat on 1/9, clarified mission statements. Took some of the most commonly mentioned tasks mentioned in survey responses and discussed during retreat as targets for 2018 work and beyond. Four specific targets: Equipping & Coaching Pastors, Leaders & Staff working on ways to implement, including active listening with pastors and church leaders, assessing current education content and methods & beginning to design training Communication strength in form and function to unite congregations recently updated website, planning to revive e-newsletter, considering developing podcast to share ideas, perhaps developing communications network, investigating ways to collect assessment data and how to use best for congregational revitalization Supporting Presbytery worshiping communities to revitalize through mission & evangelism Emphasize flexible and Spirit-driven discernment practices that empower congregations reviewing current practices with eye toward improving. May consider comprehensive revision of manual and committee structures, etc.; introduce times of prayerful discernment in meetings and Presbytery events Already adapting, including exploring staffing structure -- with Jody Mask s departure and Karen Daniels s planned retirement at the end of May 2018. Cheryl Carson has recently increased hours to four days a week. Work still in progress, waiting for report from consultant Michelle Snyder that includes details from. Calvin Gittner asked how we might ensure that process stays fluid; Dan noted consultant will return six months into the process for status update. This is designed to prevent Presbytery from falling into familiar ruts but break open for the work of the Spirit. Progress Reports for CDC Sub-Teams Congregational Transformation Fourth Barnabas Group meeting on 2/5 Mike Foley shared. Exciting to see some participants who, after a year, experience positivity and confidence that was missing a year ago. Huge investment on part of Presbytery, which is underwriting half of cost per pastor, leaving $700 person. Exploring how to ask people to step forward in their congregations. Mike says he s feeling greatly encouraged. Other Transformation issues. Mike will meet with Linda Jaberg to consider other upcoming issues, including FISH. New Church Development Jody Noble brought communion dates for new worshiping communities that are not partnered with a congregation and overseen by session. Approved unanimously to advance to Council.

Hope Presbyterian Church at Lake Nona: First Sunday each month (or deferred in case of hurricane or emergency cancelation on these Sundays) Maundy Thursday Easter Sunday Christmas Eve The Missing Peace 4/29, 6/10, 7/22, 10/7 and 12/2 Putnam Memorial 1/14, 2/11, 3/11, 4/8, 5/20, 6/10, 8/12, 9/9, 10/21, 11/18 and 12/16 At Markham Woods Preschool on Saturdays 3/24, 12/15 NCD committee will meet in the afternoon of 2/6/18. Will consider status of Hope and scheduled transition to chartering in January 2019. Will also review status for two potential NWC pastors who ve not formally entered the process: Karen Estes and Jody Mask. Calvin spoke with Michael Gehrling, who oversees the formal Assessment process for 1001 New Worshiping Communities, and the committee will explore CFP serving as a host site for assessment. Louisville approached CFP about being a regional host. Evangelism No report, with Ferdi Britts is on sabbatical. Preparing for March Presbytery Meeting March meeting at New Hope PC (Brazilian congregation) in Conway on Saturday 3/3 9:30 am start. Instead of Open Spaces, we ll be meeting in small groups for discernment. Preliminarily, Committee on Ministry only committee work before lunch. Probably 3-3:15 pm adjournment. Nancy will introduce Steve Lim from Somang Korean (a 1001 NWC that meets at First Kissimmee). If Steve is not available, Amadeo Torres will present; if Steve is available, Amadeo will present in June. 2018 Meeting Dates Trying to meet one week before Council meeting, so tentative CDC meeting dates: Tuesday 5/1 (Council on 5/8), Tuesday 7/31 (Council is 8/14), Tuesday 10/2 (Council is 10/9) all from 10-11:30 am at Presbytery office. We may wish to schedule an additional meeting based on responses from strategic planning. Motion to adjourn approved. Tobias Caskey closed in prayer. 36

37 Report to Council February 13, 2018 Church Development Committee Recommendations to Council New Church Development Jody Noble brought communion dates for new worshiping communities that are not partnered with a congregation and overseen by session. Approved unanimously to advance to Council. Hope Presbyterian Church at Lake Nona: First Sunday each month (or deferred in case of hurricane or emergency cancelation on these Sundays) Maundy Thursday Easter Sunday Christmas Eve The Missing Peace 4/29, 6/10, 7/22, 10/7 and 12/2 Putnam Memorial 1/14, 2/11, 3/11, 4/8, 5/20, 6/10, 8/12, 9/9, 10/21, 11/18 and 12/16 At Markham Woods Preschool on Saturdays 3/24, 12/15 Request for Docket Time Nancy will introduce Steve Lim from Somang Korean (a 1001 NWC that meets at First Kissimmee). If Steve is not available, Amadeo Torres will present; if Steve is available, Amadeo will present in June

38 Mission Development Committee Report to Council January 16, 2018 The Mission Development Committee of Central Florida met on January 16, 2018 at Maitland Presbyterian Church. Members of the Committee Present included Eme Asztalos, Ferdi Brits, Jill Cohen, Larry Cuthill, Barbara Joyce, Cheryl Mahan, Edith Moser, Radford Rader and Barbara Sayles. David Judd, Ken Lasseter, Dawn Neff, Randy Simpson were excused. The meeting was called to order and opened with prayer at 9:08 a.m. Matters discussed including the following: 1. Minutes of the October 2017 Meeting were approved. 2. Reports of subcommittees were heard: A. PATH Presbyterians Answer to Hunger a) Approved determination of 2018 PATH Funds percentages as follows: Second Harvest 25%, AIR, Madagascar and SOSA 21% each, Administration 12% b) Special report was given by George McKay on Haitian Replanting Project c) AIR (Guatemala) All 15 Cisterns have been donated by Central Florida Churches which have been matched by OPC. We are grateful for all the support. d) Madagascar Madagascar Overture Request to Central Florida Presbytery to concur with New York City Presbytery s overture to direct the Stated Clerk, the Executive Director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency, and the Moderator(s) of the 223 rd General Assembly (2018) to call upon the President of the United States and relevant Executive and Congressional leaders to promote democracy, good governance, human rights and sustainable development in Madagascar. Approved the extension of the Madagascar project for three years e) Society of St. Andrews Lost citrus and damaged structures from Hurricane Students from UCF help repair damage from hurricane Irma Gleaned/distributed: 3,723,365lbs during 325 events with the help of 2,932 volunteers in 2017 f) Second Harvest Food Bank Deeply involved in helping to provide food to more than 90,000 island residents of Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria Besides the daily disaster of hunger SHFB is on track to distribute more food, from more sources, to more people, than at any other time in their 36-year history. g) PDA did not receive report from Kathy Broyard, Director, FLAPDAN. We need someone to represent FLAPDAN from the Presbytery. B. SDOP committee has been formed and most of the members were trained in November last year. C. Global Mission Hands on Mission Grants are available to churches who are planning to have a mission trip in 2018. It will be available to download on the presbytery s website.

D. Cuba Leadership Team Cuba Mission Trip is scheduled for February 5-13, 2018. 27 people are planning to go. Continue to raise funds for the transportation, lay leader training and pastors retreat. Encouraging churches to support these needs of El Centro. E. Compassion, Peace and Justice Compassion, Peace &Justice Florida Symposium will be on September 7-8, 2018, at Maitland Presbyterian Church Approved $300/person, from MDC Scholarships line item, to attend Ecumenical Advocacy Days, Washington, D.C. April 20-23. Plans are underway and keynote speakers are conformed Keynote speakers will be available to preach at CFP churches on Sunday, Sept. 9. We are grateful for the additional $2000 in our budget to Finance Comm. and to the Presbytery 3. New Business A. Approved to support with $500 (from the Unrestricted Funds) the Presbyterians Network to End Homelessness project on June 18 Hunger Awareness Day at GA meeting 4. Presbytery Meeting Information A. Open Spaces Ideas How can we get with so few hands? (Rev. Laura Viau); ESL Classes for churches (Rev. Megan Collins) B. Time Requests Cuba Leadership Team-5min.; CPJ 3 min. C. Table Requests Total of two tables for PATH, Cuba Leadership Team and CPJ D. Offering will contact New Hope Presb. Church for suggestions for March Presbytery meeting s offering 5. Next Meeting will be April 3, 2018, 9:00 a.m. at Maitland Church. All three sub-committees (PATH, Global Mission, CPJ) will meet at 9am with one agenda. The subcommittees will go in order of when they normally meet. 39

40 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT TO PRESBYTERY March 3, 2018 COLE: Approximately 110 people registered and evaluations from 49 responses were overwhelmingly good or excellent overall. The Committee is considering changing how we handle the networking time which has gotten mixed reviews. Also, especially in light of the strong response to Cheryl s sharing of her D Ed. Min. final project over lunch, we may consider offering an option to remain for lunch and a speaker following the main event. PLEASE TELL LAURIE OR CHERYL ABOUT ANY POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR WORKSHOPS ones you d like to attend, ones you d like to present! PRESBYTERIAN YOUTH COUNCIL: The next event will be an overnight retreat on Friday-Saturday, April 7-8. The Council will be finalizing plans on March 4 th. So set aside the dates and watch for details in early March at: http://www.cfpresbytery.org/pyc.html The February event was cancelled due to low registration. The PYC will consider moving the spring event to a different weekend in 2019. CHILDREN S MINISTRY EVENT: The spring event will be a sensory-friendly performance of the play Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Day at the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre on Saturday, April 28 th from 1:30 4:30 p.m. Cost will be $12.00 per person if we have a group of 10 or more. The registration packet and on-line registration will be available soon at: http://www.cfpresbytery.org/connect.html The fall event will be the Oakland Heritage Festival on Oct. 20 where the nature preserve staff will show animals and can arrange a craft and make space for a brief child-friendly worship time. Tammy Strogis, Judith Ramsey and Cheryl Carson are working on these events. APCE 2018: Deep and Wide, Boundless Hospitality in Louisville, KY, Jan. 29-Feb. 3. Laurie, Cheryl, Jimmy Steele and Lisa Prewitt attended from CFP and were enthusiastic about the event. New confirmation curriculum, Big God, Big Questions, is coming in June and looks excellent. This curriculum will be introduced at the March Presbytery meeting. Six Themes in Everyone Should Know series has 6-session studies on several books of the Bible and will be publishing new ones routinely throughout the year. These are perfect for small group studies. (Anyone looking for help learning about PCUSA Curriculum should contact Cheryl or Laurie, the Presbyterians Organized in Nurture and Training (POINT) representatives for CFP.) The group was most impressed with the moving interactive experience about immigration led by Teresa Waggener and Alison Harrington. (Teresa will be in CFP for the Compassion, Peace and Justice Symposium in the fall and we hope she will repeat this activity at that time.) Excellent sermons and mini-plenaries were also enjoyed and found to be very helpful by the CFP contingent. We would love to have more people attend this excellent event: next year Come Now to the Waters in Galveston, Feb. 6-9, 2019. Lange Scholarship help is generally available to help with costs. FISH & COLE DATES: Mark your calendars for the next FISH event which will be on Saturday, August 25 th, 2018 and COLE which is set for Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. COLLEGIATE GRANT FINAL REPORTS about use of the 2017 monies will be due March 5 th. CHILDREN/YOUTH CAMP/CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS: The applications will be sent out around the first of March. The deadline to submit applications to the presbytery was set for April 15, 2018.

41 RESOURCE CENTER UPDATE: The Resource Center is being well used. New resources are being received each week. Anyone who is a member of one of our CFP churches can become a patron and check out items for free. Contact Cheryl Carson at ccarson@cfpresbytery.org for more information. Some of the newest titles include: Being Reformed: Embraced and Embracing Workbook which explores the foundations of confirmation Jerry Can: A Class on Relief With Water for children which would be great to use as a lead-in to the One Great Hour of Sharing offering this Easter. Which Way, Lord? Exploring Your Life s Purpose in the Journeys of Paul a dvd-based adult 6 wk study. Messy Easter a book on bringing all ages and stages of faith together for creative and fun-filled learning opportunities around Lent and Easter. It includes three complete sessions and additional ideas for Lent, Holy Week and Easter. Also Cheryl is looking for some volunteers to help with data entry and other Resource Center tasks. PRESBYTERY BOOK CLUB: Be sure to join the Presbytery s Book Club in reading our current selection, Holy Solitude: Lenten Reflections with Saints, Hermits, Prophets, and Rebels by Heidi Haverkamp. The discussion will be held at the Presbytery Resource Center on Thursday, March 22 nd at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to participate.

42 OPERATING FUND-INCOME STATEMENT Results for the period 12/31/2017 Budget vs Budget Budgeted to receive $ 767,723 Budgeted to spend 767,723 Unfavorable variance $ - Budget vs Actual Budgeted to receive $ 767,723 Received 728,764 Unfavorable variance $ (38,959) Budgeted to spend 767,726 Spent 728,764 Favorable variance $ 38,962 Actual vs Actual Actual income 728,764 Actual expenses 728,764 Variance $ - January-December, 2017 Income: Total income for the year from all sources $728,764: Outside sources (mission support, per capita, investment income $ 504,602 Internal (fund transfers) $ 224,162 2017 mission support and per capita receipts were $29,946 less than in 2016. Expenses: All committee expenses were under the budgeted amount Mission remittance report: Total basic mission support 427,361 Distribution: Actual Budget General Assembly 81,869 19.2% 20% Synod of South Atlantic 5,413 1.2% 1% Presbytery 340,079 79.6% 79% Total per capita 268,998 Distribution: General Assembly 119,915 44.6% 45.5% Synod of South Atlantic 23,983 8.9% 9.0% Presbytery 125,100 46.5% 45.5% Other receipts See the explanation of categories for detail on the Special offerings, Presbyterian causes and Other giving.

43 Income Annual Budget Actual Shared Mission Support $ 355,500 $ 340,079 Per Capita Apportionment 124,898 125,100 Investment Income 3,400 8,570 Young Estate-Bequest (NCD) 2,700 1,236 Other (NCD) 45,000 30,194 Miscellaneous - 3,886 NCD(s) 1001 Worshipping Communities 160,000 160,000 Minister's Emergency Fund 2,200 - Capital Obligation 59,700 59,700 Hands-on-Mission 3,500 - Reserves 10,825 - Total Income $ 767,723 $ 728,764 Expense Council 13,970 5,586 Leadership Development Youth Ministries 12,050 11,270 Children's Ministries 150 160 Collegiate Ministries 7,300 7,222 Leadership Development 2,850 2,825 Resourcing 5,000 4,721 Adult Ministries 1,400 1,052 Church Development Evangelism 2,500 - Church Transformation 6,600 7,699 Supervision of NCD Ministries 264,700 262,304 Mission Development Compassion Peace & Justice 3,200 450 Cuba Leadership 1,100 1,100 Presbyterian Disaster Assist-FLAPDAN 10,000 10,000 Global Mission 5,950 4,460 Committee on Ministry 3,950 2,212 Committee on Preparation for Ministry 5,600 1,404 Administration Office & Personnel 420,903 406,006 Finance Stewardship 500 - Nominations 293 Total Expense $ 767,723 $ 728,764 Excess of income over expense - $ 0

44 Commitment Shared Mission Directed Total Per capita assessed Per capita received Made by individual churches for Basic Mission Support 20%-General Assembly 1%-Synod of South Atlantic 79%-Central Florida Presbytery Undesignated for budgets of GA, Synod and Presbytery Specific items within the budgets of GA, Synod and Presbytery Distributed as approved by Presbytery (above percentages unless directed by indvidual church) Per member assessment-$16.50 General Assembly 7.50 Synod 1.50 Presbytery 7.50 Amount received Special Offerings One Great Hour of Sharing 32,360 Christmas Offering 29,399 1% Fund for Theological Education 8,829 Pentecost Offering 6,711 New Church Development 1,480 Presbyterian Disaster Assistance 91,414 Peacemaking 5,850 Extra commitment opportunities 15,154 Thornwell Home 4,100 $20 Per member 1,003 World Hunger 1,870 Scholarship Fund for Church Vocations 2,212 Two Cents Per Meal 60,598 Presbyterian Retirement Communities 2,801 Global Mission 640 Cuba Leadership Training 1,773 Cubal Living Water System 813 Cuba Parnternship 3,210 Cuban Transportation 8,304 278,519 Presbyterian Causes Outreach Foundation 11,750 Duvall Home 5,392 Special Gathering 6,698 23,840 Other Giving Heifer Project International 8,385 Church World Service 1,593 Habitat for Humanity 2,825 Other 11,652 24,455

Central Florida Presbytery Mission Remittance Report-12/31/2017 45 CITY/CHURCH NAME SUPPORT OF THE MINISTRY WE SHARE PCUSA Membership Per capita Special Presby Other 12/31/2016 Commitment Total Shared Directed Assessed Received Offerings Causes Giving Altamonte Springs, St. Mark's 111 1,000 917 917 2,228 2,200 1,954 55 420 Apopka, First 61 100 100 924 934 1,556 Apopka, Monte Sinai 0-1,073 Apopka, St. Andrews 70-1,502 1,502 1,226 Bushnell, Bushnell 51 600 600 600 792 792 673 Casselberry, Westminster 0-413 300 Celebration, Community 792 15,000 15,000 15,000 12,408 12,408 1,000 Clermont, South Lake 153-2,525 Cocoa, Cocoa 114 1,200 1,000 1,000 1,881 1,941 2,228 Cocoa Beach, Riverside 267 30,000 30,000 30,000 4,306 4,307 3,620 Daytona Beach, First 129 5,500 5,500 5,250 250 2,260 2,261 3,415 Daytona Beach, United 98-1,617 1,072 999 Daytona Beach, Westminster--Sea 763 5,000 5,600 5,600 12,524 12,524 3,045 Deland, First 451 25,000 25,000 25,000 9,042 9,042 9,471 500 Deltona, Deltona 184 6,304 6,559 6,559 2,937 2,759 3,929 Eustis, First 728-11,237 11,237 5,903 5,235 Fruitland Park, New Life 195-3,218 2,063 6 Glenwood, Glenwood 85 630 630 1,403 1,403 1,803 Howey-in-the-Hills, Community 45 1,000 1,000 726 726 2,879 Indialantic, Eastminster 384-8,630 6,336 3,732 Kissimmee, El Buen Vecino 96-1,584 1,584 Kissimmee, First 167 12,700 12,795 11,642 1,153 2,805 2,581 4,979 350 Lady Lake, North Lake 1531 6,000 5,000 5,000 24,519 24,519 18,089 Lake Mary, First 88 1,460 1,460 1,460 1,700 1,452 Lake Mary, Markham Woods 524 1,200 9,163 7,700 1,463 8,729 8,630 13,152 Lake Nona, Hope 15,000 23,661 23,451 210-133 Leesburg, First 194 3,000 9,650 2,750 6,900 3,416 3,000 7,213 7,750 Leesburg, Lake Square dba Gracewa 452 12,300 10,500 1,800 7,458 7,458 6,656 Longwood, Wekiva 750 5,000 5,645 5,045 600 12,953 12,953 15,440 1,557 Maitland, Maitland 523 15,900 13,450 7,500 5,950 8,630 8,630 6,390 Melbourne, Good Shepherd 196 732 500 232 3,102 3,102 4,845 Melbourne, Palmdale 104 2,500 2,500 1,815 1,815 1,585 2,500 Melbourne, Pineda 143 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,475 2,475 7,206 Merritt Island, Merritt Island 242 3,450 3,450 3,450 4,109 4,108 3,893 2,698 2,072 Mount Dora, First 330 14,500 14,500 14,500 5,742 5,742 16,600 New Smyrna Beach, First 185 3,200 3,200 3,531 270 Oakland, Oakland 401 20,500 20,500 17,500 3,000 6,980 6,979 1,709 1,250

Central Florida Presbytery Mission Remittance Report-12/31/2017 46 CITY/CHURCH NAME SUPPORT OF THE MINISTRY WE SHARE PCUSA Membership Per capita Special Presby Other 12/31/2016 Commitment Total Shared Directed Assessed Received Offerings Causes Giving Ocoee, St. Pauls, dba Quest 444-7,277 7,276 Okeechobee, Okeechobee 53 600 525 450 75 1,007 1,148 1,155 Orlando, Church of the Lakes 214 5,000 5,003 5,003 3,498 3,498 1,478 Orlando, College Park 83-1,452 1,452 1,179 Orlando, Grace Covenant 550 25,000 26,721 26,721 9,372 9,372 12,769 125 Orlando, Korean 237-3,779 Orlando, New Hope 153 2,275 1,875 1,875 2,525 2,525 Orlando, Orlando 28 5,000 5,000 5,000 594 542 25,957 Orlando, Park Lake 325 19,600 19,600 19,600 5,363 5,363 10,818 4,000 Orlando, Washington Shores 122 2,500 2,500 1,898 Ormond Beach, Christ 399-6,584 3,122 320 Ormond Beach, Missing Peace - Ormond Beach, Ormond Beach 279 33,142 34,644 24,742 9,902 4,455 4,455 6,594 Oviedo, El Redentor 401 2,000 2,000 2,000 7,112 7,112 Oviedo, Oviedo 81-1,271 1,271 Oviedo, Tuskawilla 276 4,307 4,307 4,307 4,307 4,464 1,237 Palm Bay, First 131 5,000 5,000 5,000 2,162 1,881 5,346 Port Orange, Port Orange 478 0-7,937 6,817 2,223 Rockledge, Rockledge 174 1,000 1,000 2,921 2,920 6,533 4,000 7,840 Sanford, Upsala 53 1,200 1,200 1,200 858 858 Sebastian, First 157 7,517 6,713 804 2,591 2,901 3,605 Sebring, Spring Lake 88 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,452 800 192 St. Cloud, St. Cloud 144 1,000 2,000 2,000 2,855 2,855 1,799 1,593 Titusville, First 108 5,500 5,500 5,500 1,980 2,088 2,017 Titusville, St. Luke's 99-1,634 1,634 1,004 Umatilla, First 75 4,800 4,800 4,800 1,122 1,122 3,229 1,523 Vero Beach, First 721 38,000 39,000 37,000 2,000 11,897 12,359 6,472 585 Vero Beach, Westminster 173-2,855 2,768 7,242 Wildwood, First 80 3,000 3,000 1,320 1,320 2,149 Winter Park, Winter Park 531 18,075 19,859 15,059 4,800 8,762 8,560 10,715 Individuals 2,600 2,600-5,932 2,705 Totals 17,264 $ 362,612 427,361 $ 382,493 $ 44,868 292,016 $ 264,818 $ 278,519 $ 23,840 $ 24,455 Debary, First-dissolution agreement 4,180 $ 268,998

47 Central Florida Presbytery Endowment Sub-Committee Report for the Fourth Quarter of 2017 The portfolio performance for fourth quarter of 2017 was very good, continuing the trend seen throughout the year. We saw the overall value of our portfolio increase by $197,799. Fund performance during the fourth quarter of 2017: Beginning Balance (10/01/2017) $4,160,314 Contributions $0 Distributions $0 Management Fees $0 Other Expenses $(4,161) Return on Investment $197,799 Ending Balance (12/31/17) $4,353,953 Fund performance year-to-date: Beginning Balance (01/01/2017) $3,728,790 Contributions $0 Distributions $(16,937) Management Fees $(3,280) Other Expenses $(13,137) Return on Investment $658,516 Ending Balance (12/31/17) $4,353,953 The fourth quarter performance for the fund was +4.76% and for the year +17.72%, which outperformed our benchmark by 0.07%. A point of discussion arising from our Third Quarter 2017 meeting was the idea of further diversifying our portfolio by splitting the approximately $660,000 currently held in the Westwood Income Opportunity Fund with the PIMCO All Asset Fund. Considering the recommendation from &co and following hearing rational for such a move the decision was made to make the change immediately. It was noted that our target and range percentages are in compliance with our Investment Policy Statement. There is no need to rebalance at this time.

48 CENTRAL FLORIDA PRESBYTERY COMMITTEE ON PREPARATION FOR MINISTRY March 3, 2018 RECOMMENDATIONS There are no recommendations for this meeting. INFORMATION Persons Seeking a Call: The Committee always wishes to remind pastors and elders that the Chairperson of the Committee should be contacted when a church member begins to think seriously about exploring a call to the ministry and making plans to attend seminary. The CPM wants to consult with the person before they make a decision about seminary. Church Sessions: A member of the CPM would be pleased to meet with the session before it interviews the person and considers endorsement. It is hoped that people considering the Ministry of Word and Sacrament as a Teaching Elder will have given significant service to and had leadership roles in their churches before they consider becoming inquirers and asking for session endorsement. It is advisable to complete the required Career Counseling Program and become an Inquirer before beginning seminary. In addition, several PC(USA) seminaries have significant scholarships for outstanding students identified by their church and the Presbytery before they begin seminary. For information on the process, please contact Dan Williams, CFP Staff Support to CPM, at dwilliams@cfpresbytery.org or visit the CFP Equip website at http://www.cfpresbytery.org/called-to-ministry.html The following is a list of the inquirers and candidates of the presbytery as of February 12, 2018 Candidates Name Church Seminary +Christina Greenawalt** St. Andrews, Apopka Reformed Theological Seminary grad. +Olga Malave El Redentor, Oviedo San Francisco Theo. Seminary Grad. Josue Raymond First, Lake Mary Asbury Theological Seminary Holly Reimer North Lake, Lady Lake Columbia Theological Seminary Danny Demoraes Church of the Lakes, Orlando Asbury Theological Seminary Inquirers Name Church Seminary Westminster by the Sea, Completing UCF. Plans to attend Tobias Caskey Daytona Beach Shores UDTS. Daniel Scherer First, Lake Mary Dubuque Theological Seminary * Candidates on pulpit supply list. **Candidates on pulpit supply list who are also Certified Ready to Be Examined for a Call, and Ruling Elders with authorization by CPM to Preside over the Lord s Supper when invited by a Session. +Seminary graduates

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