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Spring 2022 Minutes
Stated Meeting of Second Presbytery
White Oak ARP Church
8 March 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
1Table of Contents Table of Contents.......................................................................................................................................2 Second presbytery – March 8, 2022...........................................................................................................3 Roll of Presbytery......................................................................................................................................9 Memorial to Steve Kern...........................................................................................................................12 Committee on Accountability and Support..............................................................................................14 Candidates & Credentials Committee Spring Report..............................................................................16 Christian Education Committee Presbytery Report.................................................................................19 Second Presbytery Church Extension Committee Report.......................................................................20 MINISTER AND HIS WORK COMMITTEE REPORT........................................................................54 A CALL....................................................................................................................................................56 COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS......................................................................................................61 (Dr. Marr is presently Pastor of the Troy.................................................................................................61 Committee on Stewardship......................................................................................................................72 2
Second presbytery – March 8, 2022
White Oak ARP Church, Senoia, GA
10:00 AM
The meeting of Second Presbytery was called to order at 10:30 AM and opened with prayer by the
moderator.
A Quorum was established
The agenda was adopted.
Minutes from the summer meeting of Presbytery were approved.
Old business
Report of the Commission for the complaint against the Redeemer Session was received as information
and approved.
The judicial commission was dissolved with thanksgiving for their hard work.
Rev. Seth Yi was introduced as the new moderator and assumed the post.
The retiring moderator, Mr. Marc Falkenberry was recognized and thanked for his work.
Mr. Howard Cox was elected as vice moderator by acclamation.
Rev. John Paul Marr was appointed as parlementarian for this meeting as Rev. Scott Cook was unable
to attend.
New Business
Report of the Stated Clerk was received as information and approved.
The Executive Committee Report was received as information and approved.
Presbytery received and approved the memorial to Mr. Steven Francis Kern. The memorial is to be
included in the minutes of Presbytery and sent to Synod for their approval.
Standing Committee Reports
The report of the Accountability and Support committee was received as information and approved.
The following recommendations from the Candidates and Credentials committee were approved:
31. That Dr. Rob Gustafson and Mr. E. T. Reed be removed from the roll as a Students of Theology.
2. That Students of Theology Alex Pettett and Ronny Hull have their preaching be received as
samples of their progress.
3. That Presbytery take Mr. Caleb Evans (Oconee ARP) under care as a Student of Theology.
4. That Student of Theology Alex Pettett be examined for licensure and ordination.
• Mr. Pettett took exception to question 109 in larger catechism.
• Mr. Pettett’s examination was sustained
The report of the Candidates and Credentials committee was received as information and approved.
The report of the Christian Education committee was received as information and approved.
The following recommendations from the Church Extension committee were approved:
1. That Village Presbyterian Mission be granted approval to organize as a particular
congregation. See attached Petition.
2. That Jay Younts and Austin Younts be approved as Elder candidates for Village Presbyterian
Mission. See Elder Recommendation document.
3. That the Church Extension Committee be approved as a commission for the organizational
service for Village Presbyterian Mission.
The report of the Church Extension committee was received as information and approved.
The following recommendations from the Minister and His Work committee were approved:
1. That Presbytery appoint the following interim moderators for the following churches:
a. Cedar Springs: Rev. John Paul Marr
b. Young Memorial ARP: Rev. Scott Moore
c. Thomson ARP: Leslie Holmes
d. Long Cane: Eldridge Kelly
e. Abbeville ARP: Mike Horne
f. Hopewell ARP: Harper Price
g. Wrens ARP: Carl Geisik
h. Providence Church: Seth Yi
i. Faith Church: Mark Hornby
2. That Presbytery appoint the following stated supplies for the following churches:
a. Thomson ARP: Leslie Holmes
b. Abbeville ARP: Mike Horne
c. Cedar Springs: Loyd Melton
d. Johnston ARP: Paul Volpitto
4e. Wrens: Carl Geisik
3. That Presbytery give thanks to God for the ministry of Rev. Robby Bell upon the occasion of
his retirement.
4. That Presbytery take the following actions regarding Rev. John Cook at White Oak ARP:
a. That Presbytery sever the pastor relationship between Rev. John Cook and White Oak
ARP, effective March 15th, 2022.
b. That Presbytery place Rev. John Cook on the roles of Presbytery as a retired minister,
effective March 15th, 2022.
c. That Presbytery appoint Rev. John Cook stated supply of White Oak ARP, effective
March 15th, 2022.
d. That Presbytery appoint Rev. John Cook as interim moderator for the session of White
Oak ARP, effective March 15th, 2022.
5. That Presbytery approve the call of World Witness to Alex Pettett. (see attachment)1
The report of the Minister and His Work committee was received as information and approved.
Nominations
(1) As per the Manual of Procedure, the Committee on Nominations places the following nominees
before the presbytery for election, and we recommend their election to their specified places.
The recommended nominees are:
COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT
Chairman
• Dr. John Paul Marr
(Dr. Marr is presently Pastor of the Troy
ARP Church; professor at ETS; Reading
Clerk of Second Presbytery; and he has
severed on many of the presbytery’s
committees.)
Class of 2026
• Rev. Jonathan Cook
(Rev. Jonathan Cook is the Director of RUF-
Erskine; he was a church planter in the
1PCA; while in the PCA, he served on
committees in his presbytery.)
• Mr. Jason McCoy
(Mr. McCoy is an elder in the Newberry
ARP Church; he is a physical therapist; he
takes the reading of theology as an
1 The call of Mr. Alex Pettett was irregular, and the Moderator ruled the call out of order when the irregularity was
discovered (after the meeting had ended).
5avocation; he is recommended highly by his Pastor, Seth Yi.) COMMITTEE ON CANDIDATES AND CREDENTIALS Class of 2026 • No nominee at this time COMMITTEE ON CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Class of 2024 • Rev. Chris McCoy has completed his term and is unwilling to serve a second term, but his name was mistakenly left on the roster of 2021/22. The Committee on No m i n at i o n s i s p r e s e nt ly u n a b l e t o identify a nominee to replace him. Class of 2026 • The Committee on Nominations is presently unable to identify a nominee. COMMITTEE ON CHURCH EXTENSION Class of 2026 • Rev. Jay Crout (Rev. Crout is a church planter whose work will be particularized in a few weeks; his presence on the Committee on Church Extension bring the knowledge 2and insight of one who has recently planted a church.) • Mr. Herb Seigler (Mr. Seigler is an elder in the Newberry ARP church; in his career, he was an entrepreneur and has experience in s t a r t u p b u s i n e s s e s ; h e i s h i gh ly recommended by his Pastor, Rev. Seth Yi. COMMITTEE ON MINISTER AND HIS WORK Class of 2026 • Rev. Scott Cook (Chairman) (second term) (Mr. Cook is the Pastor of the Oconee Presbyterian Church; he is presently our 6
Parliamentarian; he teaches at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.) • Mr. John Calvin Grier (Mr. Grier is a member of the Lower Long Cane ARP Church; he is the grandson of Dr. Manford George Gutzke who taught for years at Columbian Theological Seminary; Mr. Grier is well versed in theology; he is a former Moderator and Vice Moderator of Second Presbytery and Vice Moderator of General Synod; he has served on many of presbytery’s committees and many of Synod’s Boards and committees.) COMMITTEE ON STEWARDSHIP Class of 2026 • Mr. Philip Malphrus (second term) ( Mr. Malphrus is a member of the Devenger Road Presbyterian Church; he is a former Moderator of both Second Presbytery and General Synod; his son, Patrick, is presently the Moderator of General Synod; during his career he was a t e a c h e r, h i gh s c h o o l p r i n c i p a l , a nd director of a community college; willing to serve a second term on the Committee on Stewardship, he has served on many committees in our presbytery and many boards and committees in General Synod). • Mr. Rand Peterson ( Mr. Peterson is a member of the Spartanburg ARP Church; in his career, he was a successful investment banker; in the past, he has served on the Committee on Stewardship; his knowledge and advice on investments have been invaluable and lasting; his Pastor, Rev. Peter Waid, recommends Mr. Peterson highly.) REVISION COMMITTEE FOR GENERAL SYNOD Indefinite Term • Rev. Billy Barron ( F Y I : This position is new. Synod’s 7
Committee on Nominations has requested a representative from Second Presbytery. As per the meeting of General Synod last year, a Revision Committee was recommended and adopted, and it was constituted having a member from each of the presbyteries. (Rev. Barron has served as a church planter and pastor in three presbytery; he 4has served on numerous committees in three presbyteries and numerous boards and committees in General Synod.) (2) The Committee recommends the moderator appoint an ad hoc committee of five members (also specifying a chairman from the five members) to evaluate the viability, composition, and primary responsibilities of the Committee on Christian Education, and that this ad hoc committee report back at the summer meeting of presbytery with its findings and recommendations. (3) The Committee recommends the Moderator direct the above ad hoc committee to investigate whether the position on representative to General Synod’s Revision Committee should be added to the Manual of Procedure, and, if so, to write guidelines and establish parameters for the position, and to report back at the summer meeting of presbytery with its findings and recommendations. The report of the Nominations committee was received as information and approved The following recommendation of the Stewardship committee was not approved and the Monetary Policy document was returned to the committee for clarification: We recommend the adoption of the proposed Monetary Policy and it’s addition to the MOP under Chapter 10; Committee on Stewardship; as new item G; with the present item G becoming item H. The report of the Stewardship Committee was received as information. The following motion was made from the floor and approved by Presbytery: The moderator appoint a committee to be directed to draw up a policy, giving guidelines and principles for selling property; and bring that policy back to the court for a first reading at the summer 2022 stated meeting. 8
The Treasurer’s report was received as information and approved.
The report of the World Witness liaison was received as information and approved.
Other business
Announcement:
The summer meeting of Presbytery will be on June 7, 2022 at the Youth Activities Building at
Bonclarken. The meeting will begin at 10:00 AM.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 PM and closed with prayer.
Respectfully Submitted,
Eric C. Skaar
Stated Clerk
Roll of Presbytery
Pastors
Rev. Robert W. Bell
Rev. Brett Blackman
Rev. Alexander S. Campbell
Rev. John D. Cook
Rev. Jonathan Cook
Rev. Andrew Di Iulio
Rev. David T. Griffin
Rev. Mark R. Hornby
Rev. Soren Kornegay
Rev. John Paul Marr
Rev. Todd Matocha
Rev. Chris McCoy
Rev. Matthew S. Miller
Rev. Scott W. Moore
Rev. Norman H. Price
Rev. Samuel F. Roper
Rev. Thomas C. Shoger
Rev. Peter A. Waid
Rev. Charles W. Wilson
Rev. R. Mark Wright
Rev. Seth Yi
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Elder Representatives Congregation Elder Representative Cannons Creek Prosperity Joel Blackman Christ Reformed Did not register an elder Due West Jim Winn Greenville Elder 1 Did not register an elder Greenville Elder 2 Did not register an elder Hopewell John Byce Lower Long Cane John C Grier Newberry Marc Faulkenberry Oconee Mac Mcroberts Ora Did not register an elder Peachtree Tom Mccorkle Skylyn Chip Maley Unity Brion Holzberger White Oak Mark Dodds Young Memorial Carl Price 11
Memorial to Steve Kern Steven Francis Kern was born and raised in Staunton, VA. The son of Benjamin and Mary Kern, Steve met his sweetheart and future wife, Jonnie, during his attendance at Robert E. Lee High School. As an Eagle Scout and successful track runner, Steve showed his ability for commitment and diligence from an early age. Steve continued to practice this quality during his time at Virginia Military institute (1967-68), after which he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force (1969-79), earning multiple Commendation Medals and Good Conduct medals as an air traffic controller and instructor. Diligence and commitment continued to mark his efforts in all things. More than anything, Steve was committed to Jesus Christ, his Savior whom he loved. He was diligent to pursue Christ in his personal life and in the life of the Church. He was a committed and life-long student, particularly in the area of leadership and leadership training, continually reading books that would improve his ability to serve the church and understand God’s Word. He used this knowledge regularly to encourage, counsel, advise, and instruct others. Only God knows just how many individuals were faithfully guided by the Lord through Steve’s words. Steve’s words were not the only mark of his life. He was also diligent and committed in his works. After joining the membership of Devenger Road ARP Church, Steve was shortly elected and ordained to the office of Deacon, where he served until he was elected and ordained to the office of Elder, where he served until the Lord called him home. Steve also served the ARP Church at large. In Second Presbytery he served as Vice Moderator (2005) and Moderator (2013). He also served multiple terms on multiple committees in Second Presbytery, frequently as the Chairman. In 2014, Steve was elected to serve as Vice-Moderator of Synod and, as with Second Presbytery, Steve served on many Synod committees during his life, faithfully and carefully carrying out his duties. Steven Francis Kern was a man of conviction and commitment. His skilled hands were never idle and his sharp mind was always active. He was deeply loved by his wife (Jonnie), his daughter (Ginger), his son-in-law (Eric), his grandchildren (Grace, Lydia, and Samuel), and his extended family. Steve’s faithfulness in the life and ministry of Devenger Road ARP endeared him to the congregation and built them up in Christ. He will be sorely missed. Steve’s favorite Scripture passage was Romans 12:1-2, “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” 12
May we all serve with the same diligence and commitment the same Jesus Christ that Steve Kern loved and served so dearly. The Session of Devenger Road ARP Church 13
Committee on Accountability and Support
Second Presbytery
March 8, 2022
Fathers and Brethren:
Our report is simply a reminder that each Session is responsible to have their Minutes reviewed by our
committee each year. We do this as a Presbytery for the protection and good of the churches. But also, I
remind you that this is one of our duties as Presbyters to turn in our records annually for review. Your
Minutes for the year 2021 are due now.
Below is a simply stated description of our current process:
A copy of the Minutes for the past year is given to the chairman of the committee
1) you may bring the copy to the Presbytery Spring or Summer meeting
2) you may email a copy of the Minutes to the chairman
3) you may mail a copy of the Minutes to the chairman
4) you may make arrangements to get the copy of the Minutes to the chairman
The chairman disperses the Minutes to the various members of the committee
1) the committee member will carefully review the Minutes
2) the committee member will fill out the report form
3) the committee member will make suggestions concerning the Minutes
4) the committee member will then send this report to the chairman
The Chairman of the committee will collect all the reports
1) the chairman will send a copy of the report to the Sessional Clerk
2) the chairman will keep a record of the reports and all interactions
3) the chairman will give an annual summary of the reports to Presbytery
The duties of the Committee on Accountability and Support are broader than reviewing the Sessional
records. We exist to assist clerks and sessions in their record keeping and reporting. This is one of our
major focuses as we review your records. We stand ready to assist any clerk or session upon your
request.
Last year, we received minutes from 14 sessions. That is only half! Gentlemen we know that we tend to
forget, so make a note. You have a variety of ways to send your Minute, and we are going to keep
reminding! Also, we will start this year in our report at the Fall Meeting listing the sessions that have
not sent their records. We hope there is no list!
If you have any questions or comments, please email me or give me a call.
Respectfully submitted,
William L. Barron, chairman
Committee on Accountability and Support
wlbarronsr@gmail.com
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Candidates & Credentials Committee Spring Report
March 2022
The Candidates and Credentials Committee met on February 22 at the ARP Center and again via Zoom
on February 24.
6. Student Sermons—The committee recommends that Student of Theology Alex Pettett preach
his second trial sermon and Student of Theology Ronny Hull preach his first trial sermon.
7. Students of Theology—The Candidates & Credentials Committee met on February 22 with
Caleb Evans (Oconee ARP). Having examined him in the areas of his saving relationship with
the Lord Jesus Christ, Christian character, and conviction of being called by God to the ministry
(FOG 9.16); and having received a letter of recommendation from the Session of Oconee ARP
Church, we are recommending that Presbytery take Mr. Evans under care as a Student of
Theology.
Additionally, the committee received communication from Village Presbyterian Church
that Mr. E. T. Reed is no longer on their membership roll, on account of which he must be
removed from the roll of Second Presbytery as a Student of Theology. The committee has also
received confirmation from Dr. Rob Gustafson, now residing in Pennsylvania, that he desires to
be removed from the roll as a Student of Theology.
8. Licensure Examination— Since the fall meeting of Presbytery, Student of Theology Alex
Pettett graduated from Erskine Seminary (MDiv) and was subsequently examined by our
committee for licensure. Our committee examined Mr. Pettett on February 22 in the areas of
Bible, Theology, Church History, Church Government, and Christian Life/Care. The committee
“sustained Mr. Pettett’s exam in all areas pending further written clarification on certain
theological questions, at which time he will be presented to the floor of Presbytery at its June
meeting.”
After speaking with Mr. Pettett about the areas the committee identified for further study
and written clarification, and upon hearing his desire to complete this work as soon as possible,
the committee met again via Zoom on February 24 and voted to modify the timeline, allowing
Mr. Pettett to be “presented to the floor of Presbytery at its March meeting,” provided he has
been able by that time to satisfy the stated need for “further written clarification on certain
theological questions” (members of the committee, during the initial floor exam, will direct
questions to Mr. Pettett pertaining to each of those areas).
This initial floor exam will be conducted by:
Rev. Brett Blackman – Bible
Rev. Todd Matocha – Theology
Rev. Matt Miller – Church History
Mr. John Calvin Grier – Polity
Rev. Tom Shoger – Christian Life / Pastoral Care
Recommendations:
161. That Dr. Rob Gustafson and Mr. E. T. Reed be removed from the roll as a Students of Theology.
2. That Students of Theology Alex Pettett and Ronny Hull preach at this meeting of Presbytery
(Mr. Pettett in the morning, Mr. Hull in the afternoon).
3. That Presbytery take Mr. Caleb Evans (Oconee ARP) under care as a Student of Theology.
4. That Student of Theology Alex Pettett be examined for licensure and ordination.
Respectfully submitted,
Matthew S. Miller
Matthew S. Miller
Chair, Candidates and Credential Committee
17LETTER TO CANDIDATES AND CREDENTIALS
February 3, 2022
Mr. Chairman,
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. On behalf of the session
of Oconee ARP, I am writing to commend Caleb Evans to your committee as a candidate for the Gospel
ministry in Second Presbytery. Caleb has been serving our church since July of 2020. He is currently
under care of our session. He previously served as the College Intern at Second Presbyterian Church
(PCA) in Greenville, SC, and as Pastoral Intern at Sovereign Grace (PCA) in Charlotte, NC. He is in
the final semester of his MDiv studies at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte.
Caleb has served our church well as our intern. He has primary responsibility for our college
ministry. We have been blessed through Caleb’s efforts to see our church go from having no college
students to regularly having over twenty Clemson students in worship at our church each Lord’s Day.
Caleb also regularly preaches and teaches at our church. The session has invited him to sit in on all
session meetings. Our session is confident that Caleb has both the internal and external call to Gospel
ministry. We, therefore, confidently present him to you as a candidate for being brought under care as a
Student of Theology of our Presbytery.
Please feel free to contact me if I can provide your committee with any further details.
Respectfully Submitted,
Rev. Scott Cook
Moderator of the Session
Oconee ARP
18Christian Education Committee Presbytery Report
March 8th, 2022, Spring Meeting
Members: Andrew Di Iulio (CHM), Chris McCoy, Timothy Rice, Sarah Barron
Fall Retreats, 2021
The High School Fall Retreat went very well. Reverend Mark Miller spoke on the weekend of
September 24-26. Please pray for those who attended, that the Lord will use the words of those who
taught to bring honor and glory to the name of Jesus Christ.
The Middle School Fall Retreat took place on November 12-14th. Reverend Matt Joldersma was the
speaker for the retreat. Matt spoke on “Loving Your Neighbor” and focused on how we present what
we believe in a way that is gracious but does not compromise the truths of God’s Word. He was well-
received and the retreat was well-attended.
Spring Retreats, 2022
High School: (March 4-6) Rev. Evan English from Crossings Community ARP will be the speaker for
the High School retreat (which will have taken place by the time of our meeting but not before
submitting these minutes). We ask for your prayers that the Lord will grow in the lives of all attendees
the seeds planted during this retreat.
Middle School: (March 18-20) Rev. Dean Franklin from Shiloh ARP will be the speaker for the Middle
School retreat. His focus will be on the importance of God’s Word and he will be teaching on
Colossians 3. Please pray for this time as we meet, that God will grant travel mercies and prepare the
hearts of the attendees for the hearing of his Word.
We have no recommendations at this time.
Humbly submitted,
Andrew Di Iulio, Chairman
19Second Presbytery Church Extension Committee Report The Church Extension Committee (Brandon Barrett, Brion Holzberger, Mark Hornby, Chip Maley, Patrick Ward and Jay Younts) met via Zoom on February 17, 2022 to conduct business. See recommendations below. Village Presbyterian Church at Verdae – Jay Crout Jay will give a brief oral report at presbytery. VPC, with the Ch. Ext. Committee’s approval, is petitioning the Presbytery to organize as a particular congregation. See petition and recommendation below. Christ the King, Savannah – Soren Kornegay Soren will give a brief oral report at presbytery. Worship: We are preaching through a series on 1 Timothy, “Grace to the Walkabouts.” Trust in the church as an institution is at an historic low in American culture. Whether its internal pressures such as scandal and hypocrisy, or external pressures from the world, the temptation to leave the community of faith is strong. Paul writes to Timothy to encourage the pastor of a community of people who are losing faith, losing focus, and losing heart- a community much like the church today. Our attendance continues to grow. We are averaging 65 people on Sunday mornings. In addition, we are taking our first ever church retreat to Bonclarken the last weekend in February, and 59 people are attending! Parish Groups: Having spend the last quarter practicing the discipline of prayer, our parish groups are practicing the discipline of Examen. As Calvin says, “Our wisdom consists chiefly in two parts, knowledge of God and knowledge of ourselves.” Our groups are learning to discover the ways that God has worked in our hearts and in our stories, and to share that knowledge evangelistically with others. We have added an additional parish group, bringing our total number of groups to 5, with 42 people involved total. That’s 80% of our Sunday attendance, which demonstrates that our people are not just church attenders but are committed to practicing their faith during the week. Members: At the end of last year, we welcomed 22 new members, bringing our total membership to 60 (45 communicant). In addition, we had our first adult baptism. Finally, we enrolled one of our men in theological study at Erskine and hope to present him to the presbytery to come under care as soon as we particularize. Financial: Our financial report is attached. Some categories say “deleted” because we are using different budgeting categories this year. Please note that our giving exceeded expectations by $42,000. See 2021 Budget vs. Actuals Report. RUF Erskine 20
The Church Extension Committee is requesting the Stewardship Committee to support RUF Erskine in the amount of $36,667 (1/3 of the fundraising budget). See attached budget. ONA Church Planting Assessment ONA approved at its Fall 2021 board meeting a Concise Assessment Process that presbyteries could use to receive ONA funds. See CAP Overview and CAP-CPAC Competencies Comparison. The ChExt Committee has the following recommendation to present to the Presbytery: 1. That Village Presbyterian Mission be granted approval to organize as a particular congregation. See attached Petition. 2. That Jay Younts and Austin Younts be approved as Elder candidates for Village Presbyterian Mission. See Elder Recommendation document. 3. That the Church Extension Committee be approved as a commission for the organizational service for Village Presbyterian Mission. ____________________________ February 21, 2022 Seth Yi, Chairman 21
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Budget vs. Actuals: CTK2021 - FY21 P&L
January - December 2021
TOTAL
ACTUAL BUDGET OVER BUDGET % OF
BUDGET
Income
Donations
Between Two Worlds 6,000.00 6,000.00
Church 3,350.00 5,000.00 -1,650.00 67.00 %
Denominational 8,500.00 6,000.00 2,500.00 141.67 %
Presbytery 25,000.00 25,000.00 0.00 100.00 %
Supporter Contributions 23,790.00 15,000.00 8,790.00 158.60 %
Tithe 112,772.88 80,000.00 32,772.88 140.97 %
Worship Grant 0.00 0.00
Total Donations 179,412.88 131,000.00 48,412.88 136.96 %
Total Income $179,412.88 $131,000.00 $48,412.88 136.96 %
GROSS PROFIT $179,412.88 $131,000.00 $48,412.88 136.96 %
Expenses
Administrative 3,036.72 1,500.00 1,536.72 202.45 %
Buildings
Building Decor (deleted) 693.56 200.00 493.56 346.78 %
Building Insurance (deleted) -123.38 1,000.00 -1,123.38 -12.34 %
Building Needs (deleted) 1,654.08 1,000.00 654.08 165.41 %
Misc 368.24 2,500.00 -2,131.76 14.73 %
Rent 13,000.00 18,000.00 -5,000.00 72.22 %
Total Buildings 15,592.50 22,700.00 -7,107.50 68.69 %
Denominationa
l Central
Services 3,000.00 3,000.00 0.00 100.00 %
Presbytery 405.54 500.00 -94.46 81.11 %
Total Denominational 3,405.54 3,500.00 -94.46 97.30 %
Outreach
Marketing
146.94 500.00 -353.06 29.39 %
Missions 487.22 2,000.00 -1,512.78 24.36 %
Total Outreach 634.16 2,500.00 -1,865.84 25.37 %
Pastoral Care 1,500.00 -1,500.00
Personnel
Housing 20,004.00 20,004.00 0.00 100.00 %
Insurance 23,642.81 23,000.00 642.81 102.79 %
Retirement 6,371.75 6,951.00 -579.25 91.67 %
Salary 39,840.00 39,840.00 0.00 100.00 %
Total Personnel 89,858.56 89,795.00 63.56 100.07 %
51Small Groups/Social (deleted)
Miscellaneous (deleted)
4,815.96 1,000.00 3,815.96 481.60 %
Soren Kornegay (deleted) 2,022.83 1,000.00 1,022.83 202.28 %
Total Small Groups/Social (deleted) 6,838.79 2,000.00 4,838.79 341.94 %
Sunday
Accrual Basis Thursday, February 17, 2022 01:20 PM GMT-05:00 1/2
TOTAL
ACTUAL BUDGET OVER BUDGET % OF
BUDGET
Book Table (deleted) 1,681.90 1,681.90
Childcare (deleted) 3,441.11 3,600.00 -158.89 95.59 %
Total Sunday 5,123.01 3,600.00 1,523.01 142.31 %
Worship 50.90 50.90
Bulletin (deleted) 2,155.38 1,500.00 655.38 143.69 %
Communion (deleted) 1,282.59 600.00 682.59 213.77 %
Guest Speaker 700.00 350.00 350.00 200.00 %
Music (deleted) 500.92 40.00 460.92 1,252.30 %
Total Worship 4,689.79 2,490.00 2,199.79 188.34 %
Total Expenses $129,179.07 $129,585.00 $ -405.93 99.69 %
NET OPERATING INCOME $50,233.81 $1,415.00 $48,818.81 3,550.09 %
Other Expenses
Reconciliation Discrepancies 634.91 634.91
Total Other Expenses $634.91 $0.00 $634.91 0.00%
NET OTHER INCOME $ -634.91 $0.00 $ -634.91 0.00%
NET INCOME $49,598.90 $1,415.00 $48,183.90 3,505.22 %
Accrual Basis Thursday, February 17, 2022 01:20 PM GMT-05:00 2/2
52RUF Erskine 2022 Budget
Total Budget: $111,000
Campus Minister Package:
-Salary: $45,000
-Housing: $30,000
-Health Insurance: $12,000
-Retirement: $8,880
-Workers Compensation: $283
Total: $96,083
RUF Ministry Expenses Estimate: $15,000
RUF Franchise Fee: $6,000
(paid by Erskine College)
Total Budget: $117,000
Total Budget to Fundraise: $111,000
53MINISTER AND HIS WORK COMMITTEE REPORT
Spring 2022 Meeting of Second Presbytery
March 8th, 2022
Update on the work of MHWC:
Thomson ARP: Rev. Leslie Holmes continues to work with Thomson. They have elected a search
committee and are beginning the search process.
Covington ARP: Harper Price continues to moderate the session of Hopewell ARP. They are still
searching for their next pastor.
Moderators of Sessions and Stated Supplies: Presbytery appoint interim moderators in the spring of
each year. The recommendations for interim moderators and stated supply are found below in our
committee recommendations.
Robbie Bell and Young Memorial: Rev. Robbie Bell is retiring from ministry. Given that Rev. Bell
needed his retirement to be effective on March 1st, the Minister and His Work Committee used its
commission status per Manual of Procedure 8.B.6.b to sever the pastoral relationship and grant Rev.
Bell retirement status. The Committee passed the following motion: “Per Manual of Procedure 8.B.6.b,
the Minister and His Work Committee dissolves the pastoral relationship between Rev. Robbie Bell and
Young Memorial ARP Church as of March 1st, 2022, and that Rev. Bell be placed on the rolls as a
retired minister, effective March 1st, 2022.”
John Cook Retirement and Stated Supply: Given dynamics brough about by the recent retirement crisis,
Rev. John Cook would like to retire and finish out the last few years of his ministry as the stated supply
at White Oak ARP. Much like the situation at Skyline Drive ARP, John Cook would like to sever his
pastoral relationship with the White Oak, be honorably retired, and continue at the church as the stated
supply and interim moderator of the session. The Minister and His Work Committee concurs with Rev.
Cook’s request and recommends that the actions be taken in the recommendation below.
Providence ARP: There have been some disturbances at Providence ARP. Rev. Barry Eller, appointed
as Providence’s stated supply and interim moderator in 2021, has elected not to continue with the
church. The MHWC has received a number of emails about divisions within the congregation. We are
planning on visiting the congregation and holding a listening day in the future.
Call for Alex Pettett: The MWHC recommends that Presbytery approve the call of Alex Pettett as the
Director of World Witness. Please see the terms of the call at the end of this report.
54Recommendations:
9. That Presbytery appoint the following interim moderators for the following churches:
a. Cedar Springs: Rev. John Paul Marr
b. Young Memorial ARP: Rev. Scott Moore
c. Thomson ARP: Leslie Holmes
d. Long Cane: Eldridge Kelly
e. Abbeville ARP: Mike Horne
f. Hopewell ARP: Harper Price
g. Wrens ARP: Carl Geisic
10. That Presbytery appoint the following stated supplies for the following churches:
a. Thomson ARP: Leslie Holmes
b. Abbeville ARP: Mike Horne
c. Cedar Springs: Loyd Melton
d. Johnston ARP: Paul Volpitto
e. Wrens: Carl Geisic
11. That Presbytery give thanks to God for the ministry of Rev. Robbie Bell upon the occasion of
his retirement.
12. That Presbytery take the following actions regarding Rev. John Cook at White Oak ARP:
a. That Presbytery sever the pastor relationship between Rev. John Cook and White Oak
ARP, effective March 9th, 2022.
b. That Presbytery place Rev. John Cook on the roles of Presbytery as a retired minister,
effective March 9th, 2022.
c. That Presbytery appoint Rev. John Cook stated supply of White Oak ARP, effective
March 9th, 2022.
d. That Presbytery appoint Rev. John Cook as interim moderator for the session of White
Oak ARP, effective March 9th, 2022.
13. That Presbytery approve the call of World Witness to Alex Pettett. (see attachment)
Respectfully Submitted,
John Cook
Scott Cook
R. J. Gore
Tom McCorkle
Harper Price
55A CALL
SECOND PRESBYTERY
ASSOCIATE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
WORLD WITNESS EMPLOYEE
1
56We, the officers and members of the Board of World Witness of the General Synod of the
Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, being well satisfied with your ministerial qualifications, and
confident that we have been led to you by the Holy Spirit as one whose ministry will be profitable to
our spiritual interest, do earnestly call you John A. Pettett to undertake the call as Executive Director
for World Witness. On the acceptance of this our call we promise you in the discharge of your duty all
proper support and encouragement in the Lord.
That you may devote yourself wholly to the Ministry of the Word as you begin your ministry on
the 8th day of March 2022 we promise and obligate ourselves to:
5. Basic compensation:
a. Salary $ 84,999.52
b. Provide you with a housing allowance of $24,000 in accordance with the
World Witness housing policies
c. Provide cost of living and service adjustments to your base salary and
housing allowance as prescribed by the Board of World Witness
2. Pay into the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 403(b)(9) Retirement Plan as prescribed
by the General Synod.
3. Provide 100 percent of the premiums for mandatory health, dental, and vision for World
Witness employees (including spouses and dependents).
4. Provide Life, Dependent Life, Long Term Disability and Accidental Death coverage as
prescribed by the General Synod.
5. Provide for continuing education according to the World Witness Board’s approved annual
budget as it relates to the World Witness Manual and Missionary Handbook.
6. Review with you annually the adequacy of this compensation. As part of the review the Board
shall be encouraged to consider an increase to the previous year’s base compensation.
7. Grant you an annual vacation of 4 weeks.
578. Cover your expenses for the meeting of General Synod if you are in the United States at the
time of the meeting.
9. Pay your travel expenses in country and abroad in accordance with World Witness Policies.
10. In the event of total disability, as defined in the Synod's insurance program, we promise:
a. ___X___To continue for a minimum of three months the provisions of this call
awaiting commencement of benefits from Synod's insurance program.
11. In the event you should die during the terms of this call, we promise:
a. X __To continue the provisions of this call dealing with annual salary, housing, and
group insurance for your immediate family for a minimum of three months.
In testimony whereof we have respectively subscribed our names this __ day of _________
A. D. ______.
__________________________
Board Chairman: Rev. Matt Kuiken
58ALL OFFICIAL CALLS TO BOARD OF WORLD WITNESS POSITIONS MUST BE SIGNED
BY:
All members of the Board of World Witness issuing the call
SIGNATURE
MEMBER NAME
5960
COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS
Second Presbytery
Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church
Spring Meeting
Meeting at the White Oak Presbyterian Church
Senoia, Georgia
March 8, 2022
Committee Members: Dr. Charles Wilson
(23)
Dr. Steve Suits (24)
Mr. Jim Wessells (24)
Rev. Mark Wright (25)
Mr. Moderator,
(1) As per the Manual of Procedure, the Committee on Nominations places the
following nominees before the presbytery for election, and we recommend
their election to their specified places. The recommended nominee are:
COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT
Chairman
• Dr. John Paul Marr
(Dr. Marr is presently Pastor of the Troy
ARP Church; professor at ETS; Reading Clerk of Second
Presbytery; and he has severed on many of the presbytery’s
committees.)
Class of 2026
4. Rev. Jonathan Cook
(Rev. Jonathan Cook is the Director of RUFErskine; he was a
church planter in the PCA; while in the PCA, he served on
committees in his presbytery.)
5. Mr. Jason McCoy
61(Mr. McCoy is an elder in the Newberry ARP Church; he is a
physical therapist; he takes the reading of theology as an
avocation; he is recommended highly by his Pastor, Seth Yi.)
COMMITTEE ON CANDIDATES AND CREDENTIALS
Class of 2026
6. No nominee at this time
COMMITTEE ON CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Class of 2024
7. Rev. Chris McCoy has completed his term and is unwilling to
serve a second term, but his name was mistakenly left on the
roster of 2021/22. The Committee on Nominations is presently
unable to identify a nominee to replace him.
Class of 2026
8. The Committee on Nominations is presently unable to identify a
nominee.
COMMITTEE ON CHURCH EXTENSION
Class of 2026
9. Rev. Jay Crout
(Rev. Crout is a church planter whose work will be
particularized in a few weeks; his presence on the Committee on
Church Extension bring the knowledge and insight of one who
has recently planted a church.)
10. Mr. Herb Seigler
(Mr. Seigler is an elder in the Newberry ARP church; in his
career, he was an entrepreneur and has experience in startup
businesses; he is highly recommended by his Pastor, Rev. Seth
Yi.
COMMITTEE ON MINISTER AND HIS WORK
Class of 2026
11. Rev. Scott Cook (Chairman) (second term)
62(Mr. Cook is the Pastor of the Oconee Presbyterian Church; he
is presently our Parliamentarian; he teaches at Greenville
Presbyterian Theological Seminary.)
12. Mr. John Calvin Grier
(Mr. Grier is a member of the Lower Long
Cane ARP Church; he is the grandson of Dr. Manford George
Gutzke who taught for years at Columbian Theological
Seminary; Mr. Grier is well versed in theology; he is a former
Moderator and Vice Moderator of Second Presbytery and Vice
Moderator of General Synod; he has served on many of
presbytery’s committees and many of Synod’s Boards and
committees.)
COMMITTEE ON STEWARDSHIP
Class of 2026
14. Mr. Philip Malphrus (second term)
(Mr. Malphrus is a member of the
Devenger Road Presbyterian Church; he is
a former Moderator of both Second Presbytery and General
Synod; his son, Patrick, is presently the Moderator of General
Synod; during his career he was a teacher, high school principal,
and director of a community college; willing to serve a second
term on the Committee on Stewardship, he has served on many
committees in our presbytery and many boards and committees
in General Synod).
15. Mr. Rand Peterson
(Mr. Peterson is a member of the
Spartanburg ARP Church; in his career, he was a successful
investment banker; in the past, he has served on the Committee
on Stewardship; his knowledge and advice on investments have
been invaluable and lasting; his Pastor, Rev. Peter Waid,
recommends Mr. Peterson highly.)
REVISION COMMITTEE FOR GENERAL SYNOD Indefinite Term
16. Rev. Billy Barron
63(FYI: This position is new. Synod’s Committee on Nominations
has requested a representative from Second Presbytery. As per
the meeting of General Synod last year, a Revision Committee
was recommended and adopted, and it was constituted having a
member from each of the presbyteries.
(Rev. Barron has served as a church planter and pastor in three
presbytery; he has served on numerous committees in three
presbyteries and numerous boards and committees in General
Synod.)
6. The Committee recommends the moderator appoint an ad hoc
committee of five members (also specifying a chairman from the five
members) to evaluate the viability, composition, and primary responsibilities
of the Committee on Christian Education, and that this ad hoc committee
report back at the summer meeting of presbytery with its findings and
recommendations.
7. The Committee recommends the Moderator direct the above ad hoc
committee to investigate whether the position on representative to General
Synod’s Revision Committee should be added to the Manual of Procedure,
and, if so, to write guidelines and establish parameters for the position, and to
report back at the summer meeting of presbytery with its findings and
recommendations.
(3) The Committee recommends the adoption of the report by the Committee
on Nominations as a whole.
FYI: For your convenience, a revised copy of the Directory is attached to the
report. Respectfully submitted,
Charles W. Wilson
Chairman and for the Committee
Second Presbytery Directory
64March 8, 2021
2022/23 OFFICERS Moderator
• Rev. Seth Yi, 1206 Calhoun St., Newberry, SC 29108, (318)680-4375;
sethyi1969@gmail.com.
Vice Moderator
• Mr. Howard Cox, 362 Country Lane, Seneca, SC 29478 (864)934-8967;
howardcox@worldinsurance.com.
Stated Clerk (4 years) 2023
• Dr. Eric Skaar, 216 Pea Ridge Road, Central, SC 29630; (864) 869-7979 h, (864)506-4739 c;
ecskr@bellsouth.net, presbytery-mail: clerk@arp2presbytery.org.
Reading Clerk (4 yrs.) 2023
• Dr. John Paul Marr, PO Box 673, Due West, SC 29639; (864)379-3302;
jpmarr@erskine.com.
Treasurer (4 yrs.) 2023
• Rev. Peter A. Waid, 1801 Skylyn Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29307 (864)583-6463 o, (864)590-
7691 c; pastor@skylynpres.org.
Parliamentarian (4 yrs.) 2023
• Rev. Scott Cook, 113 Muscadine Dr., Mauldin, SC 29662 (864) 901-8320;
scottcookiii@gmail.com.
STANDING COMMITTEES
The Moderator is an ex-officio member of each standing committee. Please inform him
of all meetings. (Ex-officio members have voice and vote, are not required to be present, and do
not count in the quorum.)
Advisory members serve at the pleasure of the committee and have no vote.
COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTABILITY
AND SUPPORT
(4 yrs. in rotation; may succeed themselves; 6 (3 teaching elders; 3 ruling elders)
652023
• Dr. John Paul Marr (CHM), PO Box 673, Due West, SC 29639; (864)379-3302;
jpmarr@erskine.com.
2024
d. Rev. Bob Anderson, 1312 Stillwater Drive Seneca, SC 29672;
(864)654-6716 h; (215)384-3231 c;
r.newtonanderson1929@gmail.com.
e. Rev. David Griffin, 105 Kenilworth Drive, Greenville, SC 29615; (864)268-2344 h;
(864)569-2123 c; griffins.greenville@gmail.com.
2025
• Rev. Scott W. Moore, P. O. Box 214, Due West, SC 29639; (864)202-1831;
scottwilsonmoore@gmail.com.
2026
• Rev. Jonathan Cook, P.O. Box 662, Due West, South Carolina 29639; (402)889-7953;
jonathan.cook@ruf.org.
•Mr. Jason McCoy, 462 Amicks Ferry Rd., Chapin SC 29036; (803)479-4029l;
mccoyguns33@gmail.com.
COMMITTEE ON CANDIDATES
AND CREDENTIALS 2023
• Dr. Matt Miller (CHM); 200 Highbourne Drive, Greenville, SC 29615; (864)884-8107;
mmiller@erskine.edu.
• Rev. Brett Blackman, 14417 C. R. Koon Highway, Newberry, SC 29108; (919)924-4801;
blackman@erskine.edu.
2024
• Mr. Howard Cox, 362 Country Lane, Seneca, SC 29478; (864)934-8967;
howardcox@worldinsurance.com.
2025
• Rev. Todd Matocha, 330 Camperdown Court, Easley, SC, 29632; (662)889-7134;
todd@greenvillearp.com.
• Rev. Tom Shoger, 100 E. Pinecrest Drive, Flat Rock, NC 2871-4733; (770)833-5153;
tomshoger@gmail.com.
2026
• No nominee at this time
66COMMITTEE ON CHRISTIAN
EDUCATION
3 yrs. — may succeed themselves— (4 members; at least 2 ministers and at least 1
layperson)
2023
• Mrs. Sarah Barron, 103 Willowtree Drive, Simpsonville, SC 29680; (864)884-7387;
willandsarahbarron@gmail.com.
2024
• Rev. Chris McCoy has completed his term, but his name was mistakenly left on the roster.
The Committee on Nominations is presently unable to identify a nominee.
2025
• Mr. Tim Rice, 1028 Whitner Drive, Anderson, SC 29621; (864)940-1939;
tdot3407@yahoo.com.
2026
• The Committee on Nominations is presently unable to identify a nominee.
67COMMITTEE ON CHURCH
EXTENSION 2023
• Rev. Brandon Barrett, 12 Kenwood Lane, Greenville, SC 29609; (803)360-6946;
brandon.barrett@icloud.com.
• Mr. Patrick Ward, 734 Sid Hunter Rd., Senoia, GA 30276; (678)675-8063;
pcward5@bellsouth.net.
2024
• Rev. Alex Campbell, 1621 North Main Street, Alexander, SC 29621; (864)226-4364;
a.campbell@crocofc.org.
• Mr. Charles “Chip” Maley, 538 Riveredge Ct., Moore, SC 29369; (864)574-7454;
chip.maley@threetygersforestry.com.
2025
• Rev. Seth Yi (CHM), 1206 Calhoun St., Newberry, SC 29108, (318)680-4375;
sethyi1969@gmail.com.
• Mr. Jay Younts, 621 Chastine Dr, Spartanburg, SC, 29701; (864)907-8452;
jayyounts@gmail.com.
2026
• Rev. Jay Crouts, 35 Scarlett Street, Greenville, South Carolin 29607; (864)313-7988;
jay@villagepres-verdae.com.
• Mr. Herb Seigler, 125 Quiet Cove Dr., Chapin SC 29036; (803) 201-4158;
hseigler@gmail.com.
COMMITTEE ON THE MINISTER AND HIS WORK
(4 yrs.; 3 teaching, 3 ruling)
2023
• Dr. John Cook, 120 High Garden Terrace, Newnan, GA 30263; (706)466-1181;
jcook@whiteoakarp.org.
• Mr. Brion Holzberger, 412 Hattie Road, Easley, SC 29643; (864)561-8193;
sholzberger@charter.net.
2025
• Rev. Norman Harper Price, 5918 Spalding Drive, Peachtee Corners, GA 30082; (336)345-
1714; normanhprice@gmail.com.
• Dr. R. J. Gore, P. O. Box 594, Due West, SC 29639; (864)378-7923; inaliam@gmail.com.
682026
• Rev. Scott Cook (CHM), 113 Muscadine Dr., Mauldin, SC 29662 (864)901-8320;
scottcookiii@gmail.com.
• Mr. John Calvin Grier, 355 Eden Hall Rd., Troy, SC 29848; (864)746-6223;
jcgrier@embarqmail.com.
COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS
(4 yrs.; members, 2 SC, 2 GA, 2 laypersons; elects own chair)
2023
• Dr. Charles Wilson (CHM), 204 Stonebrook Dr., Seneca, SC 29672; (864)882-6337;
wilson6114@bellsouth.net.
2024
• Dr. Steve Suits, 106 Cedar Creek Drive, Sunset, SC 29685; (803)960-6337;
ssuits@bellsouth.net.
• Mr. Jim Wessells, 26 Race Point Way, Sharpsburg, GA 30277; (770)468-9800;
wess1210@gmail.com.
2025
• Rev. Mark Wright, 101 Grand Hollow Rd., Easley, SC, 29642; (864)855-6831 h;
(864)845-7109 c; (864)593-9308 o; MarkARP@gmail.com.
69COMMITTEE ON STEWARDSHIP
(4 yrs.; 6 members (3 ministers, 3 laypersons — if possible; staggered classes, 2 and then 1)
2023
• Mr. Marc Faulkenberry; 1703 College Street, Newberry, South Carolina 29108. (803)351-
0800; marcfaulkenberry@att.net.
2024
• Rev. William Cain, 106 East 9th Street, Louisville, GA 30434-1412; (704)718-8620;
cain.whisperofgod@gmail.com.
• Mr. Wes Page, 5 Brookford Court, Greenville, SC 29618; 864-607-5547 c; (864)527-0703 w;
wespage50@gmail.com.
2025
• Dr. Charles Wilson (CHM), 204 Stonebrook Dr., Seneca, SC 29672; (864)882-6337;
wilson6114@bellsouth.net.
2026
• Mr. Philip Malphrus, 3612 HWY 101, Woodruff, SC 29388; (864)663-9284 h; (864)313-
0872 c; philmalphrus@gmail.com.
• Rand Peterson, 306 Essex Ridge Ct. Spartanburg, SC 29307; (864)494-4368;
randathome@msn.com.
REVISION COMMITTEE FOR
GENERAL SYNOD Indefinite Term
• Rev. William L. (Billy) Barron; 5 Winsford Dr., Greenville, SC 29609; (864)420-8112;
wlbarronsr@gmail.com.
WORLD WITNESS LIAISON 2025
• Rev. David T. Griffin, 105 Kenilworth Dr. Greenville, SC 29615-2322; (864)268-2344 h,
(864)569-2123 c; davidg@greenvillearp.com.
REPRESENTATIVE TO SYNOD’S EXECUTIVE BOARD
(4 yrs.; Minister or Elder)
2023
• Dr. Eric Skaar, 216 Pea Ridge Road, Central, SC 29630; (864) 869-7979 h, (864)506-4739 c;
ecskr@bellsouth.net.
70REPRESENTATIVE TO SYNOD’S BOARD OF DUNLAP
ORPHANAGE
(4 yrs.; either Minister or Elder)
2023
• Dr. Robert Bell, 979 Murdock Road, Due West, SC 29639-0668; (863)379-2436 h, (864)314-
4391 c; robbybell@youngmemorial.org.
71Committee on Stewardship
Report to the Spring Meeting of Second Presbytery
Meeting at the White Oak Presbyterian Church
Senoia, Georgia
March 8, 2022
Dear Members of Second Presbytery,
Presently the value of investments overseen by the Committee on Stewardship
(COS) is over $4,000,000.
The directives in our Manual of Procedure (MOP) for the COS are silent regard-
ing a Monetary Policy and an Investment Policy.
Attached is a proposed change to the MOP which will provide a Monetary Policy
for the COS.
With regard to an Investment Policy, the members of the COS expect to have it
ready for review and adoption at the Summer Meeting of presbytery.
RECOMMENDATION:
We recommend the adoption of the proposed Monetary Policy and it’s addition to the
MOP under Chapter 10; Committee on Stewardship; as new item G; with the present
item G becoming item H.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles W. Wilson
Chairman and on behalf of the COS
72PROPOSED CHANGE TO THE MANUAL OF PROCEDURE
MONETARY POLICY:
INVESTMENT ACCOUNT FOR CHURCH PLANTING
The Committee on Stewardship (COS) shall open, oversee, and advance an Investment
Account (IA).
17.PURPOSE OF THE INVESTMENT ACCOUNT: The purpose of the IA is to
provide income from stock dividends and/or interest earned from other financial
instruments.
18.USE OF INCOME EARNED: The monies earned by the IA are used (1) to assist
the Committee on Church Extension in church planting endeavors; (2) to reinvest-
ment in the IA in order to protect the account against inflation.
19.CONTINUANCE OF THE INVESTMENT FUND: Funds added to the IA be-
come a part of the principal of the IA.
20. PROCESS FOR REQUESTING FUNDS FROM THE INVESTMENT AC-
COUNT THAN OTHERWISE STATED: The process for requesting funds from
the IA than otherwise specified in item #2: (1) A request shall be made at a Stated
Meeting of presbytery; (2) If presbytery deems the request appropriate by a ma-
jority vote, the request shall be forwarded to the COS for consideration and dispo-
sition; (3) the COS shall make a recommendation to the next Stated Meeting of
presbytery regarding the request; (4) A motion to use funds from the IA than oth-
erwise specified in item #2 shall require a two-thirds (⅔) majority vote of pres-
bytery.
21. PROCESS FOR REQUESTING FUNDS FROM THE PRINCIPAL OF THE IN-
VESTMENT ACCOUNT: (1) A request shall be made at a Stated Meeting of
presbytery; (2) If presbytery deems the request appropriate by a majority vote, the
request shall be forwarded to the COS for consideration and disposition; (3) the
COS shall make a recommendation to the next stated meeting of presbytery re-
garding the request; (4) A motion to withdraw monies from the principal of the IA
requires a two-thirds (⅔) majority vote of presbytery.
73S e c on d Pre s b y te ry B u d g et R e p ort Ju ly 1 , 2 0 2 1 – Fe b ru a ry 2 5 , 2 0 2 2
C om m itt e e Bu d g et E x p e n d itu re s B a la n c e
E x e c u ti v e C o m m itt e e
Mod e ra tor’s E x p e n s e $ 5 0 0 .0 0 $ 0 .0 0 $ 5 0 0 .0 0
E c c le s ia s ti c a l C o m m is s io n s $ 3 5 0 .0 0 $ 0 .0 0 $ 3 5 0 .0 0
S t a t e d C le r k
Tra v e l $ 2 5 0 .0 0 $ 0 .0 0 $ 2 5 0 .0 0
O ffi c e $ 5 0 0 .0 0 $ 0 .0 0 $ 5 0 0 .0 0
C on ti n g e n c y for MO P $ 2 0 0 .0 0 $ 0 .0 0 $ 2 0 0 .0 0
We b s ite $ 5 0 0 .0 0 $ 0 .0 0 $ 5 0 0 .0 0
H on ora riu m $ 1 ,0 0 0 .0 0 $ 1 ,0 0 0 .0 0 $ 0 .0 0
Tre a s u re r
Ex p en ses $ 1 0 0 .0 0 $ 5 8 .0 0 $ 4 2 .0 0
O ffi c e $ 1 0 0 .0 0 $ 8 4 .7 5 $ 1 5 .2 5
Profe s s ion a l Au d it $ 2 5 0 .0 0 $ 0 .0 0 $ 2 5 0 .0 0
H on ora riu m $ 1 ,0 0 0 .0 0 $ 1 ,0 0 0 .0 0 $ 0 .0 0
C u s t o d ia l P r o p e r ti e s
G ra c e $ 1 2 ,0 0 0 .0 0 $ 4 4 6 .8 4 $ 1 1 ,5 5 3 .1 6
Tu c ke r $ 5 ,0 0 0 .0 0 $ 6 7 .2 0 $ 4 ,9 3 2 .8 0
L e g a l Fe e s $ 5 ,0 0 0 .0 0 $ 6 4 1 .0 0 $ 4 ,3 5 9 .0 0
B rid g e $ 1 2 ,0 0 0 .0 0 $ 6 ,1 9 8 .3 2 $ 5 ,8 0 1 .6 8
In d e m n ity In s u ra n c e $ 1 0 ,0 0 0 .0 0 $ 5 ,5 9 1 .0 0 $ 4 ,4 0 9 .0 0
R e s e rv e S a v in g s $ 1 6 ,2 0 0 .0 0 $ 1 0 ,0 0 0 .0 0 $ 6 ,2 0 0 .0 0
C h r is ti a n E d u c a ti o n
C om m itt e e E x p e n s e s $ 5 0 0 .0 0 $ 0 .0 0 $ 5 0 0 .0 0
Mid d le S c h ool R e tre a ts $ 5 ,0 0 0 .0 0 $ 5 ,0 0 0 .0 0 $ 0 .0 0
S e n ior H ig h R e tre a ts $ 5 ,0 0 0 .0 0 $ 5 ,0 0 0 .0 0 $ 0 .0 0
C h u r c h E x t e n s io n
C om m itt e e E x p e n s e s $ 1 ,0 0 0 .0 0 $ 5 1 9 .1 8 $ 4 8 0 .8 2
C on ti n g e n c y $ 3 0 ,0 0 0 .0 0 $ 0 .0 0 $ 3 0 ,0 0 0 .0 0
S a v a n n a h Mis s ion $ 2 0 ,0 0 0 .0 0 $ 1 5 ,0 0 0 .0 0 $ 5 ,0 0 0 .0 0
M in is t e r & H is W o r k $ 1 ,0 0 0 .0 0 $ 0 .0 0 $ 1 ,0 0 0 .0 0
C h a p la in s $ 3 ,0 0 0 .0 0 $ 1 ,6 0 0 .0 0 $ 1 ,4 0 0 .0 0
A c c o u n t a b il it y & S u p p o r t $ 1 5 0 .0 0 $ 0 .0 0 $ 1 5 0 .0 0
C a n d i d a t e s & C r e d e n ti a ls $ 3 0 0 .0 0 $ 8 6 .4 2 $ 2 1 3 .5 8
N o m in a ti o n s $ 1 0 0 .0 0 $ 0 .0 0 $ 1 0 0 .0 0
S t e w a r d s h ip $ 5 0 0 .0 0 $ 0 .0 0 $ 5 0 0 .0 0
W o r ld W i t n e s s L ia is o n $ 2 0 0 .0 0 $ 0 .0 0 $ 2 0 0 .0 0
C a m p Jo y $ 2 ,5 0 0 .0 0 $ 0 .0 0 $ 2 ,5 0 0 .0 0
E r s k i n e S e m in a r y $ 2 ,0 0 0 .0 0 $ 2 ,0 0 0 .0 0 $ 0 .0 0
G r e e n v i lle S e m i n a r y $ 2 ,0 0 0 .0 0 $ 2 ,0 0 0 .0 0 $ 0 .0 0
B o a r d o f B e n e fi t s $ 0 .0 0 $ 2 0 0 ,0 0 0 .0 0 ($ 2 0 0 ,0 0 0 .0 0 )
To t a ls $138,200.00 $256,292.71 ($ 1 1 8 ,0 9 2 .7 1 )
R e s p e c tf u l ly S u b m i tt e d ,
P e t e r A . W a id , Tre a s u re r
74S e c on d P re s b y te ry In c om e R e p ort Ju ly 1 , 2 0 2 1 – Fe b ru a ry 2 5 , 2 0 2 2
Balance on Hand 7/1/2021 $903,937.07
Receipts:
Bridge Sale $2,038,247.92
Bridge Rent $3,300.00
Bridge General Fund $8,583.56
Redeemer Loan Payment $900.00
Presbytery Dues Fall 2021 $26,648.33
Presbytery Dues Spring 2022 $21,080.00
Tucker Rent $5,200.00
Tucker Sale $611,185.49
Grace Rent $2,000.00
Grace Property $911,268.10
McCormick Mortgage Payments $6,680.00
Gifts/Refunds/ONA Endowment* $24,546.65
Bethlehem $1,000.00
Vanguard Income $37,787.96
Interest Income $5.73
Total Receipts: $3,698,433.74
Total Disbursements: $256,292.71
Balance on Hand 2/25/2022 $4,346,078.10
Presbytery Bank Accounts:
General Fund Checking - 1st Piedmont $39,733.98
Land & Building M. M. - 1st Piedmont $165,224.48
Grace Checking - Wells Fargo $5,470.14
Presbytery Savings Acct. - Wells Fargo $10,170.04
Vanguard Investment Fund $4,125,479.46
$4,346,078.10
Total Presbytery Funds
Respectfully Submitted,
Peter A. Waid, Treasurer
*Refund – C hurch Mutual $6,076.00
G ifts $ 10,074.36
ON A $8,225.00
Refund - Litt le R iv er C o-op $7.6 9 L oa n A m ou n t P a id B a la n c e
Refund - G w innett C o. Wa ter $55.26 Mc C orm ic k : 1 0 6 ,0 0 0 6 2 ,7 8 0 4 3 ,2 2 0
Refund - Ja c k s on E le c. $ 108.34 B eth leh em : 1 0 5 ,0 0 0 3 1 ,6 3 9 7 3 ,3 6 1
Tota l $ 24,546.65
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