The Presbytery of Ohio Valley
Assembly:
June 15, 2017

Mitchell Presbyterian Church — Mitchell, IN

Rev. Deborah Fortel, Moderator
Rev. David Crittenden, Stated Clerk

Table of Contents

Title Page

Docket

What You May Expect

Driving Directions

Clerk's Report

Treasurer's Report

Per Capita

Shared Mission

Report of the Presbytery Council

Evangelism & Congregational Witness

Nominating Committee

Nominaton Criteria

Committee on Ministry

POV Academy Committee

Union Presbyterian Seminary Course List

Presbytery Prayer Partners

The Presbytery of Ohio Valley Docket for Assembly:
June 15, 2017

Mitchell Presbyterian Church — Mitchell, IN
Rev. Deborah Fortel, Moderator
Rev. David Crittenden, Stated Clerk

Call to Order

Opening Worship and Proclamation of the Word

The Rev. Tricia Lloyd–Sidle, preaching

Introductory Business

• Welcome

• Introductions of New Members, Guests

• Seating of Corresponding Members

• Consent Agenda

– Minutes of Assembly March 25, 2017, Docket, Clerk’s Report, Treasurer’s Report, Report of Council

Report of the Congregational Mission and Vitality Committee

• Report from the Bethlehem Partnership Trip

Report of the Evangelism and Congregational Witness Committee

• Recognition of Transparent Church

Report of the Nominating Committee

• Nominations for service on the Permanent Judicial Commission and Pyoca Advisory Council

Report from the Lilly Foundation Grant

Greetings from Pyoca

Speak Out Session

Lunch

Order of the Day for 1:00 pm: Conversations About Race

Report of the Executive Presbyter

New Business

Prayers of the Presbytery

Offering

Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

Adjournment with Closing Litany

What You May Expect

Presbytery of Ohio Valley

Assembly June 15, 2017

One of the ways we will respond to the Word at this meeting is through a time of small group conversations about race. Rooted in our faith story, we will reflect on our individual and collective stories of race and racism. These conversations will center on experiences rather than opinions, and stories rather than ideas.

We will be guided in our work by the Rev. Tricia Lloyd–Sidle, who will also serve as our preacher for the day. Tricia has lived and worked in South America, Central America and the Caribbean as well as in the U.S. She is passionate about economic and racial justice, and grateful that her administrative work on the presbytery, general assembly and ecumenical levels allowed her to learn and express those passions in many ways. Tricia lives in Louisville, where she provides leadership for Louisville Showing Up for Racial Justice (LSURJ) in its outreach to faith communities.

David Crittenden
Stated Clerk

Presbytery of Ohio Valley
Driving Directions

Mitchell Presbyterian Church
520 State Road 60 E, Mitchell, IN 47446

(812) 849–3303

For a map image of the church location use a web browser to navigate to the POV Churches page and click on the map image, then choose the name of the church from the list.

As a courtesy, the Presbytery attempts to provide driving directions and parking information (when known) to all the members attending the Assembly.

Due to the size of the presbytery, we are unable to include all possible routes to the meeting. The directions we provide begin with major routes into the city/town where the assembly will be held, and include more detailed directions regarding the streets closer to the meeting site. Please use an online source or printed map to find the way from your starting point to the place where these directions begin. The POV website has all church locations marked on Google Maps to assist you.

Occasionally, there may be construction or detours that we are unaware of. To be prepared for this possibility, it is wise to have a map, Google map printout, or GPS navigation available, just in case.

From the North:

• Take State Road 37 S to Mitchell
• Turn left onto State Road 60 E.
• Church is on the right.

From the East:

• Take State Road 50 W and follow the sign to State Road 37 S.
• Take State Road 37 S and turn left onto State Road 60 E.
• Church is on the right at State Road 60 and Sixth St.

From the Southeast:

• Take State Road 60 W to Mitchell.
• About 1.5 to 2 miles beyond Spring Mill Park, just the other side of the railroad tracks – church is on your left.

From the South:

• Take State Road 37 N and turn right on State Road 60 E. Church is on your right.

From the West:

• Take U.S. 50 E and take the State Road 60 turnoff to the State Road 60 E and State Road 37 S junction.
• Turn right onto State Road 37 S to State Road 60 E.
• Turn left onto State Road 60 E and church is on your right.

Clerk’s Report

March 25, 2017

The Rev. David Crittenden

1. I have received a written statement of an alleged offense against a teaching elder of our Presbytery. The allegation has been referred to an investigating committee to be appointed by the Moderator of the Presbytery. (D.10.0103)

2. The minutes of the 2016 meetings of the Presbytery of Ohio Valley were reviewed May 25, 2017 at the Synod of Lincoln Trails Presbytery Minutes Review meeting. The minutes were approved with minor exceptions.

a. No report of annual changes in terms of call for teaching elder members of the Presbytery

b. No report(s) of candidates and inquirers from the Committee on Preparation for Ministry

c. No record of the request for nominations from the floor for all recorded elections

Treasurer’s Report
Assembly June 15, 2017

Elder Jean Brown
Presbytery of Ohio Valley, Inc.

Condensed Statement
of Revenues and Expenses
(Actual vs Budget)

January 1 through April 30, 2017

Revenue

Per Capita
Actual: $102,472    Budget: $184,055

Shared Giving (Unified Mission)
Actual: $32,893    Budget: $100,000

Contributions
Actual: $1,257    Budget: $7,000

Unrestricted Invest Inc & Trans
Actual: $12,500    Budget: $50,000

Restricted Invest Inc & Trans
Actual: $13,960    Budget: $55,839

Miscellaneous Income
Actual $ –

Total Revenue
Actual: $163,084
Budget: $396,894

January 1 through April 30, 2017

Expense

Staff Expense
Actual: $67,403    Budget: $234,031

Ecclesial Expense
Actual: $24,041    Budget: $72,414

Meeting Expense
Actual: $1,153    Budget: $11,000

Administration & Office Expense
Actual: $11,249    Budget: $38,000

Program Expense
Actual: $9,467    Budget: $41,250

Total Expense
Actual: $113,312
Budget: $396,695

Net Surplus/(Deficit)
Actual: $ 49,771
Budget: $ 199

Fund Balances
As of April 30, 2017

Church Legacy Funds $627,397
Monroe City Fund $284,992
Brown Trust $209,121
Restricted Funds (Specific Use) $23,307
Undesignated Net Assets $561,082

Total Funds $1,705,899

If you would like a detailed statement or any other additional information, please contact Jean Brown at (866) 344–7853 or at jean@presbyteryov.org

2017 Per Capita (31.50)

Bedford, First
Members: 102
2017 PerCapita: $ 3,213.00
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Bloomfield, First
Members: 71
2017 PerCapita: $ 2,236.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 2,236.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Bloomington, First
Members: 392
2017 PerCapita: $ 12,348.00
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Bloomington, United
Members: 61
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,921.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Boonville, Hemenway Memorial
Members: 109
2017 PerCapita: $ 3,433.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 3,433.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Brazil, First
Members: 288
2017 PerCapita: $ 9,072.00
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 4,536.00
Percent Paid: 50.0%

Brownstown, Brownstown
Members: 30
2017 PerCapita: $ 945.00
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 945.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Canaan, Jefferson
Members: 12
2017 PerCapita: $ 378.00
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ –
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Cayuga, Cayuga
Members: 41
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,291.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Central, Valley City
Members: 25
2017 PerCapita: $ 787.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Charlestown, Community
Members: 33
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,039.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 1,039.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Clarksville, Grace
Members: 8
2017 PerCapita: $ 252.00
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 252.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Clinton, United
Members: 39
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,228.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 455.00
Percent Paid: 37.0%

Columbus, Fairlawn
Members: 125
2017 PerCapita: $ 3,937.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 1,968.76
Percent Paid: 50.0%

Columbus, First
Members: 413
2017 PerCapita: $ 13,009.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 13,009.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Corydon, Corydon
Members: 109
2017 PerCapita: $ 3,433.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 3,433.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Dale, Dale
Members: 51
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,606.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Elizabeth, Church of the Covenant
Members: 38
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,197.00
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 1,197.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Evansville, Eastminster
Members: 317
2017 PerCapita: $ 9,985.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 2,400.00
Percent Paid: 24.0%

Evansville, First
Members: 295
2017 PerCapita: $ 9,292.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 9,292.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Evansville, First Avenue
Members: 31
2017 PerCapita: $ 976.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ –
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Evansville, Immanuel
Members: 33
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,039.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 161.50
Percent Paid: 15.5%

Evansville, Parke Memorial
Members: 26
2017 PerCapita: $ 819.00
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ –
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Evansville, Westminster
Members: 22
2017 PerCapita: $ 693.00
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ –
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Farmersburg, First
Members: 27
2017 PerCapita: $ 850.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 850.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Fort Branch, First
Members: 68
2017 PerCapita: $ 2,142.00
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 2,142.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Grammer, Grammer
Members: 12
2017 PerCapita: $ 378.00
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 378.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Greencastle, Greencastle
Members: 107
2017 PerCapita: $ 3,370.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 842.63
Percent Paid: 25.0%

Hanover, Hanover
Members: 65
2017 PerCapita: $ 2,047.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 2,047.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Henryville, Community
Members: 39
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,228.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 1,228.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Henryville, Mount Lebanon
Members: 19
2017 PerCapita: $ 598.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 598.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Jasper, First
Members: 12
2017 PerCapita: $ 378.00
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ –
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Jeffersonville, First
Members: 219
2017 PerCapita: $ 6,898.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 1,724.50
Percent Paid: 25.0%

Laconia, Rehoboth
Members: 52
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,638.00
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 1,638.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Laconia, United
Members: 14
2017 PerCapita: $ 441.00
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 441.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Leavenworth, Community
Members: 45
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,417.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Lexington, Lexington
Members: 47
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,480.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 1,480.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Livonia, United
Members: 51
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,606.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 1,606.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Madison, Madison
Members: 118
2017 PerCapita: $ 3,717.00
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 1,858.50
Percent Paid: 50.0%

Madison, Smyrna–Monroe
Members: 8
2017 PerCapita: $ 252.00
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 240.00
Percent Paid: 95.2%

Martinsville, First
Members: 81
2017 PerCapita: $ 2,551.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 60.00
Percent Paid: 2.4%

Mitchell, Mitchell
Members: 68
2017 PerCapita: $ 2,142.00
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 535.50
Percent Paid: 25.0%

Montezuma, First
Members: 21
2017 PerCapita: $ 661.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 661.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Mount Vernon, First
Members: 67
2017 PerCapita: $ 2,110.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 2,110.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Nabb, Nabb
Members: 19
2017 PerCapita: $ 598.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 598.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Nashville, Brn County Fellowship
Members: 33
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,039.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 1,039.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

New Albany, Mount Tabor
Members: 81
2017 PerCapita: $ 2,551.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 2,015.00
Percent Paid: 79.0%

New Albany, St. John United
Members: 168
2017 PerCapita: $ 5,292.00
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0.0%

New Washington, Trinity United
Members: 32
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,008.00
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 756.50
Percent Paid: 75.0%

Newburgh, Newburgh
Members: 106
2017 PerCapita: $ 3,339.00
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ –
Percent Paid: 0.0%

North Vernon, Graham
Members: 17
2017 PerCapita: $ 535.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 535.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Paoli, First
Members: 39
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,228.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 1,228.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Patoka, Patoka
Members: 15
2017 PerCapita: $ 472.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 472.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Patoka, Union Bethel
Members: 12
2017 PerCapita: $ 378.00
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 378.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Petersburg, Main Street
Members: 61
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,921.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 1,921.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Princeton, Fairview
Members: 53
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,669.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 1,669.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Princeton, First
Members: 65
2017 PerCapita: $ 2,047.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 2,047.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Princeton, United
Members: 45
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,417.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 1,417.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Roachdale, Roachdale
Members: 44
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,386.00
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 1,386.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Rockville, Memorial
Members: 43
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,354.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 1,354.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Salem, Salem
Members: 77
2017 PerCapita: $ 2,425.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 2,425.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Scipio, United
Members: 57
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,795.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 1,795.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Scottsburg, First
Members: 54
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,701.00
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 1,701.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Seymour, First
Members: 137
2017 PerCapita: $ 4,315.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 4,315.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Spencer, Bethany
Members: 22
2017 PerCapita: $ 693.00
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Spencer, Spencer
Members: 80
2017 PerCapita: $ 2,520.00
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 1,680.00
Percent Paid: 66.7%

Sullivan, First
Members: 115
2017 PerCapita: $ 3,622.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 3,622.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Terre Haute, Central
Members: 254
2017 PerCapita: $ 8,001.00
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 8,001.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Terre Haute, Unity
Members: 90
2017 PerCapita: $ 2,835.00
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 2,835.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Vernon, Vernon
Members: 16
2017 PerCapita: $ 504.00
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 504.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Vevay, Caledonia
Members: 4
2017 PerCapita: $ 126.00
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ –
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Vincennes, Bethany
Members: 14
2017 PerCapita: $ 441.00
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 420.00
Percent Paid: 95.2%

Vincennes, Indiana
Members: 108
2017 PerCapita: $ 3,402.00
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 314.00
Percent Paid: 9.2%

Vincennes, Royal Oak
Members: 9
2017 PerCapita: $ 283.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 283.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Vincennes, Southside
Members: 11
2017 PerCapita: $ 346.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ –
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Vincennes, Upper Indiana
Members: 90
2017 PerCapita: $ 2,835.00
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 2,835.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Washington, Westminster
Members: 61
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,921.50
2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 600.00
Percent Paid: 31.2%

Total Members: 5843

Total 2017 Per Capita: $184,054.50
Total 2017 Received
as of 5/31/17: $ 112,956.64

Total Percent Paid: 61.4%

POV Shared Mission 2017

Bedford, First
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Bloomfield, First
Pledged: 700
Received as of 5/31/17
POV: 420
GA: 210
Synod: 70
Total: 700

Bloomington, First
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV: 6,275
GA: 2,500
Synod:
Total: 8,775

Bloomington, Korean
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV: 1,500
GA:
Synod:
Total: 1,500

Bloomington, United
Pledged: 400
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Boonville, Hemenway Memorial
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV: 50
GA: 50
Synod: 50
Total: 150

Brazil, First
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV: 750
GA: 375
Synod: 125
Total: 1,250

Brownstown, Brownstown
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Canaan, Jefferson
Pledged:
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POV:
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Total: 0

Cayuga, Cayuga
Pledged:
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POV:
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Synod:
Total: 0

Central, Valley City
Pledged:
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POV:
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Total: 0

Charlestown, Community
Pledged:
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POV:
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Total: 0

Clarksville, Grace
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Clinton, United
Pledged: 750
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Columbus, Fairlawn
Pledged: 3,150
Received as of 5/31/17
POV: 945
GA: 473
Synod: 158
Total: 1,575

Columbus, First
Pledged: 37,495
Received as of 5/31/17
POV: 9,374
GA: 4,687
Synod: 1,562
Total: 15,623

Corydon, Corydon
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
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Total: 0

Dale, Dale
Pledged:
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POV:
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Synod:
Total: 0

Elizabeth, Church of the Covenant
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Evansville, Eastminster
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV: 1,065
GA: 533
Synod: 178
Total: 1,775

Evansville, First
Pledged: 15,000
Received as of 5/31/17
POV: 3,000
GA: 1,500
Synod: 500
Total: 5,000

Evansville, First Avenue
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Evansville, Immanuel
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV: 25
GA: 25
Synod: 50
Total: 100

Evansville, Parke Memorial
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Evansville, Westminster
Pledged:
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POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Farmersburg, First
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Fort Branch, First
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV: 175
GA: 175
Synod: 150
Total: 500

Grammer, Grammer
Pledged: 500
Received as of 5/31/17
POV: 75
GA: 38
Synod: 13
Total: 125

Greencastle, Greencastle
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Hanover, Hanover
Pledged: 3,000
Received as of 5/31/17
POV: 1,800
GA: 900
Synod: 300
Total: 3,000

Henryville, Community
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Henryville, Mount Lebanon
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Jasper, First
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Jeffersonville, First
Pledged: 5,000
Received as of 5/31/17
POV: 750
GA: 375
Synod: 125
Total: 1,250

Laconia, Rehoboth
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Laconia, United
Pledged: 150
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Leavenworth, Community
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Lexington, Lexington
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Livonia, United
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
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Synod:
Total: 0

Madison, Madison
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Madison, Smyrna–Monroe
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Martinsville, First
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Mitchell, Mitchell
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Montezuma, First
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV: 300
GA: 150
Synod: 50
Total: 500

Mount Vernon, First
Pledged: 5,100
Received as of 5/31/17
POV: 765
GA: 383
Synod: 128
Total: 1,275

Nabb, Nabb
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Nashville, Brn County Fellowship
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

New Albany, Mount Tabor
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

New Albany, St. John United
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV: 1,500
GA: 200
Synod: 300
Total: 2,000

New Washington, Trinity United
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Newburgh, Newburgh
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

North Vernon, Graham
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Paoli, First
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Patoka, Patoka
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Patoka, Union Bethel
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Petersburg, Main Street
Pledged: 2,000
Received as of 5/31/17
POV: 1,200
GA: 600
Synod: 200
Total: 2,000

Princeton, Fairview
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Princeton, First
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Princeton, United
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV: 375
GA: 585
Synod: 83
Total: 1,043

Roachdale, Roachdale
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Rockville, Memorial
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Salem, Salem
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Scipio, United
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Scottsburg, First
Pledged: 4,650
Received as of 5/31/17
POV: 1,744
GA: 97
Synod: 97
Total: 1,938

Seymour, First
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Spencer, Bethany
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Spencer, Spencer
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Sullivan, First
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Terre Haute, Central
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV: 4,167
GA: 3,250
Synod: 917
Total: 8,333

Terre Haute, Unity
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Vernon, Vernon
Pledged: 500
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Vevay, Caledonia
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Bethany
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Indiana
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Royal Oak
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Southside
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Upper Indiana
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Washington, Westminster
Pledged:
Received as of 5/31/17
POV: 1,728
GA: 864
Synod: 288
Total: 2,880

Total Pledged: 78,395

As of 5/31/17
Total POV: 37,982
Total GA: 17,968
Total Synod: 5,341
Total Received: 61,292

Report of the Presbytery Council

The Rev. Susan McGhee, Moderator

For Presbytery’s Information

The Council conducted an electronic vote May 24, 2017, and took the following action:

Received and approved a request from the Permanent Judicial Commission that the Nominating Committee bring for assembly election on June 15, 2017, the nomination of two additional persons for service on the Permanent Judicial Commission.

The Council met by videoconference May 30, 2017, and took the following actions:

Received reports of Presbytery officers, staff, and committee leadership.

Approved the recommendation of the Congregational Mission and Vitality Committee to make a grant from the Monroe City Funds in the amount of $5,000 to the Brown County Presbyterian Fellowship for “On the Road Again,” a back–to–school event sponsored by its clothing mission.

Consulted with the Nominating Committee concerning nominations to the 223rd General Assembly.

Upcoming Installations:

June 24 @1pm Central: Andrew Clark as pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Mt Vernon

June 25 @ 4pm Eastern: Je Lee as pastor of the Lawrence County Parish

July 29 @ 1pm Eastern: Phillip Dennis as pastor of Corydon Presbyterian Church

Remaining 2017 Council Meetings:

Tuesday, August 22 in Bloomington

Thursday, November 9 in Mitchell

Remaining 2017 Assemblies:

Saturday, September 9 at Pyoca

Thursday, November 30 in Mitchell

Evangelism and
Congregational Witness

Rev. Katrina Pekich-Bundy, Moderator

The Evangelism and Congregational Witness Committee met via Zoom on April 25. We are excited to be supporting Transparent Church, a new worshiping community within the presbytery, led by Rev. Larry Jackman. This community is up and running, and we encourage you to check it out at www.transparent.church.

Transparent Church holds a weekly lectionary group via video conference call and creates a space of creativity and learning for those leaders that are in isolated areas. The ECW committee has assigned a liaison to the new worshiping community to aid in communication and support.

The committee has also been in contact with a Spanish speaking group interested in creating a new worshiping community. We plan to meet again soon to discuss other ways we can offer resources within the presbytery.

Nominating

Report of the Nominating Committee

Cheryl Moles, Moderator

For Presbytery Action:

That the following people be elected to leadership:

Pyoca Advisory Council:

Class of 2020:
• Rev. Lawrence Jackman
• Elder Alanna Charleton (Indiana, Vincennes)
• Elder Rick Smith (First, Seymour)

Permanent Judicial Commission:

Class of 2022:
• Rev. Cindy Cushman
• Rev. Dennis Davenport

For Presbytery Information:

The Committee has been preparing for its work to nominate commissioners to the 223rd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), which will meet in St. Louis, Missouri, June 16–23, 2018. We will use criteria for eligibility similar to those used for the 222nd G.A. (see attached). For this cycle, we ask that those who do not wish to be considered to inform us by September 30, 2017. In addition, those who wish to receive special consideration are asked to inform us by the same date. The committee is still in conversation about how to make its nomination from among those eligible, and will consult with the Presbytery Council at its August meeting.

We invite comment from those in the presbytery concerning the nomination of General Assembly commissioners. Please comment in writing to committee moderator Cheryl Moles at cheryl@thcpc.org. The next meeting of the committee is June 27, 2017.

Additionally, we invite self–referrals from those who wish to be considered for a presbytery committee or commission. A description of those entities may be found on our website: http://www.presbyteryov.org, under “Presbytery Design and Committee Structure.”

Criteria for Nomination as Commissioner to General Assembly

Updated 5.2017

TEACHING ELDERS

Positive Criteria:

• Member in Good Standing of the Presbytery of Ohio Valley

• Has been a member of the POV for at least two years

• Participation in the life of Presbytery, indicated by:

» attendance at presbytery assemblies in the past two years (at least 5 of the 8)

» service in/for the presbytery beyond attendance at assemblies, such as commission, committee, task force or team membership (as agreed upon by the nominating committee)

Negative Criteria:

• Has been a commissioner to GA (from any presbytery) in one of the last five assemblies

RULING ELDERS

Positive Criteria:

• Member in Good Standing of one’s congregation

• Has been a member of a congregation in the Presbytery of Ohio Valley for at least two years

• Participation in the life of Presbytery, indicated by:

» attendance at presbytery assemblies in the past three years (either as a commissioner or an observer)

» service in/for the presbytery beyond attendance at assemblies, such as commission, committee, task force or team membership (as agreed upon by the nominating committee)

Negative Criteria:

• Has been a commissioner to GA in one of the last five assemblies.

• Elders from a congregation in which another elder has been a Presbytery of Ohio Valley elected commissioner to one of the last three General Assemblies.

Other Criteria:

• Ordinarily, a pastor and an elder from the same congregation will not both serve as commissioners.

YOUNG ADULT ADVISORY DELEGATES

• Meets the age criteria set by the Office of the General Assembly

• Recommended by one’s pastor and/or session

• Completes a nomination form and returns it to the presbytery office

Committee on Ministry

The Rev. Kevin Fleming, Moderator

June 15, 2017 Report to the Presbytery of Ohio Valley

Summary of COM Actions, November 9, 2016 through May 16, 2017

FOR INFORMATION

At the January 26, 2017 meeting, the Committee on Ministry took the following actions:

1. Examined the Rev. Andrew Clark to serve the First Presbyterian Church of Mt. Vernon. Granted conditional approval of goodness of fit.

2. Approved the MIF for First Presbyterian Church of Sullivan.

3. Approved contracts previously approved electronically:

A. Graham Presbyterian Church of North Vernon and the Rev. Michael Bean serving as Stated Supply.

Period 1/1/17 to 12/31/17
Hrs./wk 10 hrs/wk
Salary $10,848
Housing $4,500
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate—est $1,225/yr
Study L n/a
Pd.Vac n/a
Cont.Ed. n/a
Pension Yes
$3,600 self–contribution to 403b by Michael Bean.

B. Vernon Presbyterian Church of Vernon and the Rev. Michael Bean serving as Stated Supply.

Period 1/1/17 to 12/31/17
Hrs./wk 10 hrs/wk
Salary $5,752
Housing $2,500
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L n/a
Pd.Vac n/a
Cont.Ed. $400
Pension Yes

C. Laconia United Presbyterian Church of Laconia and Elder Sharon Kutz-Mellem serving as Ruling Elder Commissioned to Pastoral Service.

Period 1/1/17 to 12/31/17
Hrs./wk 10 hrs/wk
Salary $0
Housing $9,600
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L 3 Weeks incl. 3 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $150
Pension n/a

D. Valley City Presbyterian Church of Central and Elder Sharon Kutz-Mellem serving as Ruling Elder Commissioned to Pastoral Service.

Period 1/1/17 to 12/31/17
Hrs./wk 10-12 hrs/wk
Salary $0
Housing $8,700
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $110
Pension n/a

E. First Presbyterian Church of Fort Branch and the Rev. Corey Atkins, serving as Ecumenical Supply.

Period 1/1/17 to 12/31/17
Hrs./wk 20 hrs/wk
Salary $28,830.16
Housing $4,000
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate—est $1,300/yr
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $600
Pension n/a

F. First Presbyterian Church of Bedford and the Rev. Dr. Daniel Watson serving as Transitional Pastor.

Period 9/1/16 to 2/28/17
Hrs./wk 20 hrs/wk
Salary $8,450
Housing $3,500
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L 1 Weeks incl. 1 Sunday
Pd.Vac 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $200
Pension Yes

G. First Presbyterian Church of Bedford and the Rev. Dr. Daniel Watson serving as Transitional Pastor.

Period 3/1/17 to 4/16/17
Hrs./wk 20 hrs/wk
Salary $1,408
Housing $583
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L n/a
Pd.Vac n/a
Cont.Ed. $33
Pension Yes

H. Mitchell Presbyterian Church of Mitchell and the Rev. Dr. Daniel Watson serving as Transitional Pastor.

Period 9/1/16 to 2/28/17
Hrs./wk 20 hrs/wk
Salary $8,450
Housing $3,500
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L 1 Week incl. 1 Sunday
Pd.Vac 2 weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $200
Pension Yes

I. Mitchell Presbyterian Church of Mitchell and the Rev. Dr. Daniel Watson serving as Transitional Pastor.

Period 3/1/17 to 4/16/17
Hrs./wk 20 hrs/wk
Salary $1,408
Housing $583
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L n/a
Pd.Vac n/a
Cont.Ed. $33
Pension Yes

4. Approved the following contracts:

A. Bethany Presbyterian Church of Spencer and Elder Richard Poff serving as Ruling Elder Commissioned to Pastoral Service.

Period 1/1/17 to 12/31/17
Hrs./wk 10 hrs/wk
Salary $8,924.76
Housing $0
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $0
Pension No

5. By e-vote, approved First Presbyterian Church of Mt. Vernon Ruling Elders Walt Brunton and Bill Henderson to be authorized to celebrate communion on Christmas Eve, and session moderator Wendy McCormick will provide the necessary training.

At the May 16, 2017, meeting, the Committee on Ministry took the following actions:

1. Approved contracts previously approved electronically:

A. Fairlawn Presbyterian Church of Columbus and the Rev. Lee Dorsey serving as Transitional Pastor.

Period 2/27/17 to 2/26/18
Hrs./wk 40 hrs/wk
Salary $35,690
Housing $11,640
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate—est $800/yr
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 5 Weeks incl. 5 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $1,200*
Pension No
* Includes vouchered professional development expenses.

B. First Avenue Presbyterian Church of Evansville and the Rev. Gene Feagan serving as Ecumenical Supply.

Period 1/1/17 to 12/31/17
Hrs./wk 16 hrs/wk
Salary $365 weekly
Housing $0
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $200
Pension No

C. First Presbyterian Church of Paoli and the Rev. Robert Turner serving as Stated Supply.

Period 4/16/17 to 4/15/18
Hrs./wk 15 hrs/wk
Salary $0
Housing $17,000
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $500
Pension No

D. Livonia Presbyterian Church of Livonia and the Rev. Dr. Donald Stokes serving as Stated Supply.

Period 1/1/17 to 12/31/17
Hrs./wk 20 hrs/wk
Salary $19,800
Housing $0
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate—est $6,500/yr
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $0
Pension No

E. Westminster Presbyterian Church of Washington and the Rev. Cheryl Thorne serving as Stated Supply.

Period 1/1/17 to 12/31/17
Hrs./wk 40 hrs/wk
Salary $26,000
Housing $13,000
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate—est $1,500/yr
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $1,200
Pension Yes

F. First Presbyterian Church of Seymour and the Rev. Daniel Watson serving as Transitional Pastor.

Period 5/1/17 to 4/30/18
Hrs./wk 40 hrs/wk
Salary $55,000
Housing TBD — Part of eff. salary
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate—est $1,000/yr
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $1,000
Pension Yes
Moving expenses with prior approval for expected expenses.

G. Community Presbyterian Church of Leavenworth and Elder Mick Finch serving as Ruling Elder Commissioned to Pastoral Service.

Period 6/1/17 to 5/31/18
Hrs./wk 20 hrs/wk
Salary $0
Housing $17,255
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $1,700
Pension No
Book allowance — $250, funeral services — $150.

H. First Presbyterian Church of Sullivan and the Rev. Cheryl Montgomery serving as Transitional Pastor.

Period 6/8/17 to 6/7/18
Hrs./wk 40 hrs/wk
Salary $35,000
Housing $10,000
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $1,200
Pension Yes
Moving expenses — up to $5000, medical coverage PC(USA), death & disability benefits.

2. Dismissed Scott Hill to Pittsburgh Presbytery.

Other Actions taken Electronically since the January 26th:

1. By e–vote, approved the MIF for First Presbyterian Church of Scottsburg.

2. By e–vote, approved the MIF for Fairlawn Presbyterian Church of Columbus.

3. Actions taken regarding Phillip Dennis and Corydon Presbyterian Church.

a. Approved goodness of fit.

b. Authorized the session of Corydon Presbyterian Church to call a congregational meeting to call him as pastor.

c. Approved establishing the pastoral relationship and receiving him as a member of the presbytery, if the way be clear.

4. Actions taken regarding Je Lee and First Presbyterian Church, Bedford.

a. Approved goodness of fit.

b. Authorized the session of First Presbyterian Church, Bedford to call a congregational meeting to call him as pastor.

c. Approved establishing the pastoral relationship and receiving him as a member of the presbytery, if the way be clear by the action of the congregation and the examination for ordination on the floor of presbytery.

5. Actions taken regarding Je Lee and Mitchell Presbyterian Church

a. Approved goodness of fit.

b. Authorized the session of Mitchell Presbyterian Church to call a congregational meeting to call him as pastor.

c. Approved establishing the pastoral relationship and receiving him as a member of the presbytery, if the way be clear by the action of the congregation and the examination for ordination on the floor of presbytery.

POV Academy

Elder Trudy Vanderbeck, Moderator

Presbytery of Ohio Valley,
Overview for the
Certification Process
Ruling Elders Commissioned
to Pastoral Service

Only ordained PC (USA) ruling elders are eligible to be commissioned to particular pastoral service in our presbytery. The term certification means that the elder has completed all of the requirements and has been authorized by the POV Academy Committee for possible commissioning in the Presbytery of Ohio Valley. It does not mean that any openings exist at the present time or that the elder is guaranteed to find a position even if there are openings. Finding a position is the responsibility of the certified elder, not the presbytery. The process includes the following elements:

Education. The student will satisfactorily complete coursework in the following areas: Biblical Interpretation, Reformed Theology and Church History, The Christian Life, Mission and Evangelism, Worship and Sacraments, Teaching the Bible, Polity and Administration, Pastoral Care, and Preaching the Bible. The committee’s preferred educational program is offered online by Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, Virginia, and can be found by visiting https://www.upsem.edu/leadership-institute/pathways-learning-leadership-2/. A brief description of each course, including the dates the courses are offered, is attached. Courses are online, and the cost is $100 per course. Students are encouraged to register promptly for these courses. Alternatives to the Union Seminary program will require the approval of the POV Academy Committee.

Cohort Meetings and Spiritual Life Retreat. Students will participate in occasional cohort meetings and a spiritual life retreat, The time and place of these meetings will be announced at a later time.

Portfolio. The student will compile a portfolio consisting of the following items collected in separate folders for each of the courses: a. Course summary page, b. Reading list, c. Any written assignments that were submitted, and d. A reflection paper following the completion of the course, using guidelines provided by the committee.

Application. At the time determined by the POV Academy Committee (POVAC), the elder will complete the POV Certification Application Form and submit it, along with the portfolio to date, to the POVAC. This application includes an endorsement by the student’s session. Note: only students who have been ordained as Ruling Elders may apply.

Psychological and Vocational Evaluation and Background Check. The POVAC will arrange a psychological and vocational evaluation for the elder at the elder’s expense. The elder’s Session is encouraged to help with this expense. Background checks at POV expense will also be completed.

Initial Interview. After the results of the psychological and vocational evaluations and the application have been received, the POVAC will arrange an interview with the elder to discuss his/her application, portfolio including statement of faith, and evaluation results.

Final Interview. After the portfolio has been completed, the POVAC will invite the elder to the final interview to determine whether or not to certify that person ready to seek a call as a Ruling Elder Commissioned to Particular Pastoral Service. In preparation for this interview, the elder will be asked to respond in advance to a number of questions in writing. The elder will be notified in writing of the committee’s decision within 1 week after the next regularly scheduled committee meeting.

Questions about the process? Please contact the presbytery office, and we will forward your questions to the appropriate person.

Union Presbyterian Seminary: Pathways Courses for Ruling Elders

Phase I — online portion is on Tuesdays from 7–9 p.m.

• Biblical Interpretation — This course is designed to address the calling of Christian ministers to interpret biblical texts, this course features a historical overview of how the Church has approached this calling, and offers a structure for a close reading and peer discussion of a practical guide to biblical exegesis.

Sept 12—Oct 10, 2017
Instructor: Dr. Carson Brisson

• Reformed Theology and Church History — This course is designed to provide participants with knowledge of and an appreciation for the theological tradition that is foundational for the Presbyterian Church (USA), its historical contexts, and its contemporary significance for the life of the church.

Oct 24—Nov 21, 2017
Instructor: Dr. Adrian Bird

• The Christian Life — This course is designed to provide participants with knowledge of Protestant perspectives on the Christian life. Participants will explore biblical and theological foundations that shape understanding of the Christian life. Reflection on focused experiences of spiritual practices will engage participants in critical analysis of their own spiritual life and nurture opportunities for congregational ministry and leadership. Focused reading and writing, on–line discussion and class lectures will provide students with a basic understanding of vital components of Christian life.

Feb 20—Mar 20, 2018
Instructor: Dr. Cindy Kissel–Ito

• Mission and Evangelism — In this course students will be challenged to articulate their own understanding of the gospel while exploring innovative ways of being a missional church in our rapidly changing world.

Apr 10—May 8, 2018
Instructor: Dr. John Vest

Phase II — online portion is on Thursdays from 7–9 p.m.

• Worship & Sacraments — Worship is the central act of the people of God and the community of faith. The sacraments provide a tangible witness to God’s ongoing grace and presence in the world and in our lives. Together they enrich and enliven the life of faith for all God’s people. We will explore the meaning and practice of Worship, Baptism and Communion as means and experiences of grace and commission.

Sept 7—Oct 5, 2017
Instructor: Dr. Rebecca Davis

• Teaching the Bible — (description will be added soon)

Oct 19—Nov 16, 2017
Instructor: Dr. Cindy Kissel–Ito

• Polity & Administration — This course will engage the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Book of Order, its underpinnings, and its implications for mission and ministry. As part of the course, we will review administrative tasks which grow out of the Book of Order (i.e., Session meetings, committee meetings, stewardship season, personnel matters and policies, financial matters, presbytery meetings, annual statistical reports).

Jan 11—Feb 8, 2018
Instructor: Rev. H. Carson Rhyne

• Pastoral Care — What makes pastoral care distinctive? What are some biblical metaphors that describe pastoral care? In this Pathways course we will focus on being present and listening for the needs of the other. The required text will be Giving Counsel by Donald Capps.

Feb 22—Mar 22, 2018
Instructor: Dr. Carol Schweitzer

• Preaching the Bible — In Preaching the Bible, students will consider the “why” of preaching and learn the “how” of basic elements of sermon preparation and delivery. Students will put this learning into practice by developing, delivering, and receiving feedback on a sermon preached in their context...

Apr 12—May 10, 2018
Instructor: Dr. Richard Voelz

Electives — online portion for the Confronting Racism course is on Tuesdays from 7–9 p.m. and the Parables course is on Thursdays from 7–9 p.m.

• Confronting Racism in the Congregation — (description will be added soon)

Jan 9—Feb 6, 2018
Instructor: Dr. Rodney Sadler

• Parables of Jesus — One of the signature features of Jesus’s teaching was his use of parables to communicate his message. What is a parable? What are the distinctive themes in Jesus’s parables? How does each Gospel focus central themes in its narrative about Jesus through his telling of parables? What do the parables have to say to twenty–first–century listeners? How does Jesus present parables in a way that leaves decision and action in the hands of those who hear? This five–week course on the Parables of Jesus will explore questions such as these, and in so doing invite participants to deepen their understanding of the Gospels, and to gain fresh insight into the mission and message of Jesus—for both first and twenty–first centuries.

May 24—June 21, 2018
Instructor: Dr. John Carroll

2017 PRESBYTERY PRAYER PARTNERS

By the tenth of the month preceding the month for your church (i.e., by January 10 for churches listed for February), please send a paragraph or two telling a little about your church or organization — size and activities, location and neighborhood, special programs, history, and anything else that would help others in the presbytery get a better sense of who and where you are.

Also send us any joys you’d like to share or prayer requests for your church activities or programs. Email your information to bbsnyder22@gmail.com or mail to Barbara Snyder at 1820 Wheeler Road, Vincennes, IN 47591. Please call 812–886–0272 for more information. The Presbytery of Ohio Valley encourages all our congregations to pray for each other throughout the year. Sharing prayers with each other works!

Jun 18 – Salem
Jun 25 – Churches Searching for Pastoral Leadership

Jul 2 – Synod of Lincoln Trails
Jul 9 – United, Scipio
Jul 16 – First, Scottsburg
Jul 23 – First, Seymour
Jul 30 – Bethany, Spencer

Aug 6 – Spencer
Aug 13 – First, Sullivan
Aug 20 – Central, Terre Haute
Aug 27 – Unity, Terre Haute

Sept 3 – POV Staff
Sept 10 – Vernon
Sept 17 – Caledonia, Vevay
Sept 24 – Bethany, Vincennes

Oct 1 – United, Clinton
Oct 8 – First, Montezuma
Oct 15 – Memorial, Rockville
Oct 22 – Royal Oak, Vincennes
Oct 29 – South Side, Vincennes

Nov 5 – Indiana, Vincennes
Nov 12 – Upper Indiana, Vincennes
Nov 19 – Westminster, Washington
Nov 26 – POV Assembly Commissioners

Dec 3 – Agencies of the PC(USA)
Dec 10 – New Church Development
Dec 17 – Peace on Earth
Dec 24 – Bethlehem International Center
Dec 31 – POV Candidates and Inquirers