The Presbytery of Ohio Valley
Assembly Meeting:
May 22, 2025

Pyoca Camp and Retreat Center

The Rev. Wendy VanderZee, Moderator
Elder Jim Exline, Vice-Moderator
The Rev. Susan McGhee, Temporary Stated Clerk

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The Presbytery of Ohio Valley
Docket for Assembly:
May 22, 2025

Pyoca Camp and Retreat Center

The Rev. Wendy VanderZee, Moderator
Elder Jim Exline, Vice-Moderator
The Rev. Susan McGhee, Temporary Stated Clerk

10:00am ET / 9:00am CT

Declaration of Quorum

Call to Order and Opening Prayer:
The Rev. Wendy VanderZee

Opening Worship and Proclaimation of the Word:
Elder Rob Henson, Commissioned Pastor

Introductory Business

Welcome

Introduction of New Members

Seating of Corresponding Members

Consent Agenda:

– Minutes of 2.08.2025 Assembly
– Docket
– Stated Clerk's Report
– Treasurer's Report

Greetings from Pyoca Camp and Retreat Center:
Mr. Mike Davis and Elder Karen Goodwell

Commissioning Summer Staff

Report of the Presbytery Council:
The Rev. Susan McGhee

For Presbytery Recognition: Dissolution of Scipio Presbyterian Church

Presbyterian Youth Triennium

Consideration of Proposed Amendments to the Book of Order

Consideration of Proposd Episcopal-Presbyterian Agreement on Local Sharing of Ministries

Report of the Committee on Ministry:
The Rev. Cindy Cushman and The Rev. Alan Finnan

For Presbytery Action and Recognition: Retirement of the Rev. Mark McDaniel

For Presbytery Information: Policy for the Election of Pastors Emerit

Report of the Mission and Witness Resource Committee: Elder Beth Snyder

Order of the Day Following Lunch: Presentation from the Rev. Sarah McKenney:

“How congregations can be inclusive spaces for people with disabilities and neurodiversity”

Speak Out Session

Report of Voting on Proposed Amendments and Episcopal-Presbyterian Agreement

New Business

Prayers of the Presbytery

Necrology

Invitation to the Offering

Sacrament of the Lord's Supper

Adjournment with Closing Litany

Presbytery of Ohio Valley
Driving Directions

PYOCA Camp and Retreat Center
886 East County Road 100 S
Brownstown, IN 47220

(866) 251-2267 or (812) 358-3413

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

There may be construction or detours that would affect normal routes of travel. To be prepared for this possibility, it is wise to have a map, Google map printout, or GPS navigation available, just in case. You can also check the Indiana Department of Transportation website for Road Restrictions and Closures: https://www.in.gov/indot/travel-conditions/restrictionsclosings/

Pyoca is located in Brownstown, Indiana, approximately 15 miles west of Seymour, Indiana.

For those traveling on I-65:

• Take US 50 exit west at Seymour.
• Travel west approximately 15 miles on US 50 to Brownstown and turn left (south) on 250.
• Go one mile, and then turn left at the Pyoca sign, immediately past the Jackson County Fairgrounds.
• Continue to follow the drive until you come to the main lodge.

For those traveling east on U.S. 50:

• Upon entering Brownstown, go straight at the red light (where U.S. 50 turns left) You will now be on 250.
• Continue for one mile, and then turn left at the Pyoca sign, immediately past the Jackson County Fairgrounds.
• Continue to follow the drive until you come to the main lodge.

Stated Clerk's Report

Elder Joe Kimmel

A. Teaching Elders changes since the August Assembly:

– Ministers Received:

1. Jose Luis Casal - Transylvania Presbytery - 11/15/2024 (not previously listed)

– Ministers Dismissed:

1. Cheryl Thorne - Albany Presbytery - 09/14/2024 (not previously listed)
2. Anna von Winckler - Winnebago Presbytery - 03/24/2025

– Minister Deaths:

1. None

B. Churches with Significant Anniversaries in 2025:

Greencastle, Greencastle, 200 years
Founded 8/21/1825

Hanover, Hanover, 205 years
Founded 3/4/1820

Jeffersonville, First, 195 years
Founded 5/22/1830

Madison, Madison, 210 years
Founded 11/19/1815

Mitchell, Mitchell, 170 years
Founded 1/23/1855

Nabb, Nabb, 140 years
Founded 12/5/1885

Nashville, Brown County Fellowship, 20 years
Founded 4/17/2005

Paoli, First, 200 years
Founded 9/10/1825

Roachdale, Roachdale, 135 years
Founded 11/22/1890

Seymour, First, 170 years
Founded 4/29/1855

Spencer, Spencer, 155 years
Founded 2/27/1870

Terre Haute, Unity, 25 years
Founded 3/16/2000

Vernon, Vernon, 200 years
Founded 1/1/1825

C. Clerk of Session Training:

I only have rumors that some Churches are interested in some training be provided for Clerks of Session or Session members. I have only had one (1) church express interest in training for Clerks of Session or Session members. I ask that Session Clerks email me and let me know if they have any interest. Can be scheduled this summer. My email address is joe@presbyteryov.org

D. Quarterly Business Entity Reminder:

Clerks of each Session complete/update their church's Business Entity Reports with the Indiana Secretary of State's website every other year. Please check to see if this is the year for your needed update or if it is past due. To look up a church's status use the following link: https://bsd.sos.in.gov/publicbusinesssearch

E. Assembly Dates for 2025:

• Saturday, August 23, 2025 (First, Martinsville)
• Thursday, November 20, 2025 (likely by Zoom)

Treasurer's Report (2024)

Elder Jean Brown
Presbytery of Ohio Valley, Inc.

Condensed Statement
of Revenues and Expenses
(Actual vs Budget)

January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024

Revenue

Per Capita
Actual: $217,368
Annual Budget: $238,590
% of Budget: 91%

Shared Giving (Unified Mission)
Actual: $82,147
Annual Budget: $85,000
% of Budget: 97%

Contributions
Actual: $4,458
Annual Budget: $17,500
% of Budget: 25%

Unrestricted Invest Inc and Trans
Actual: $12,000
Annual Budget: $12,000
% of Budget: 100%

Restricted Invest Inc and Trans
Actual: $75,000
Annual Budget: $75,000
% of Budget: 100%

Total Revenue
Actual: $390,972
Annual Budget: $428,090
% of Budget: 91%

January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024

Expense

Staff Expense
Actual: $298,644
Annual Budget: $281,829
% of Budget: 106%

Ecclesiastical Expense
Actual: $72,199
Annual Budget: $71,590
% of Budget: 101%

Meeting Expense
Actual: $3,845
Annual Budget: $4,000
% of Budget: 96%

Administration and Office Expense
Actual: $42,836
Annual Budget: $40,000
% of Budget: 107%

Program Expense
Actual: $26,742
Annual Budget: $32,000
% of Budget: 84%

Total Expense
Actual: $444,266
Annual Budget: $429,419
% of Budget: 103%

Net Surplus/(Deficit)
Actual: $ (53,294)
Annual Budget: $ (1,329)

Fund Balances
As of December 31, 2024

Church Legacy Funds $1,004,742
Monroe City Fund $115,071
Charlie Pye Fund for Excellence in Ministry $97,610
Restricted Funds (Specific Use) $32,706
Undesignated Net Assets $1,504,379

Total Funds $2,754,508

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

2024 Per Capita
$55.00

Bedford, First
Members: 87
2024 Per Capita: $ 4,785
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 4,785
Percent Paid: 100%

Bloomfield, First
Members: 53
2024 Per Capita: $ 2,915
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 2,915
Percent Paid: 100%

Bloomington, First
Members: 319
2024 Per Capita: $ 17,545
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 17,545
Percent Paid: 100%

Bloomington, United
Members: 48
2024 Per Capita: $ 2,640
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 2,640
Percent Paid: 100%

Boonville, Hemenway Memorial
Members: 78
2024 Per Capita: $ 4,290
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 4,290
Percent Paid: 100%

Brazil, First
Members: 219
2024 Per Capita: $ 12,045
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 9,034
Percent Paid: 75%

Brownstown, Brownstown
Members: 32
2024 Per Capita: $ 1,760
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 1,760
Percent Paid: 100%

Canaan, Jefferson
Members: 6
2024 Per Capita: $ 330
Received as of
12/31/2024: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Cayuga, Cayuga
Members: 20
2024 Per Capita: $ 1,100
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 1,100
Percent Paid: 100%

Central, Valley City
Members: 14
2024 Per Capita: $ 770
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 770
Percent Paid: 100%

Charlestown, Community
Members: 20
2024 Per Capita: $ 1,100
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 1,100
Percent Paid: 100%

Clinton, United
Members: 34
2024 Per Capita: $ 1,870
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 1,870
Percent Paid: 100%

Columbus, Fairlawn
Members: 79
2024 Per Capita: $ 4,345
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 4,345
Percent Paid: 100%

Columbus, First
Members: 434
2024 Per Capita: $ 23,870
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 23,870
Percent Paid: 100%

Corydon, Corydon
Members: 72
2024 Per Capita: $ 3,960
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 3,960
Percent Paid: 100%

Dale, Dale
Members: 35
2024 Per Capita: $ 1,925
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 1,925
Percent Paid: 100%

Elizabeth, Church of the Covenant
Members: 28
2024 Per Capita: $ 1,540
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 1,540
Percent Paid: 100%

Evansville, Eastminster
Members: 232
2024 Per Capita: $ 12,760
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 6,125
Percent Paid: 48%

Evansville, First
Members: 293
2024 Per Capita: $ 16,115
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 16,115
Percent Paid: 100%

Evansville, First Avenue
Members: 32
2024 Per Capita: $ 1,760
Received as of
12/31/2024: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Farmersburg, First
Members: 12
2024 Per Capita: $ 660
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 660
Percent Paid: 100%

Fort Branch, First
Members: 53
2024 Per Capita: $ 2,915
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 84
Percent Paid: 2.9%

Greencastle, Greencastle
Members: 102
2024 Per Capita: $ 5,610
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 5,610
Percent Paid: 100%

Hanover, Hanover
Members: 49
2024 Per Capita: $ 2,695
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 2,695
Percent Paid: 100%

Henryville, Community
Members: 32
2024 Per Capita: $ 1,760
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 1,760
Percent Paid: 100%

Henryville, Mount Lebanon
Members: 20
2024 Per Capita: $ 1,100
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 1,100
Percent Paid: 100%

Jeffersonville, First
Members: 170
2024 Per Capita: $ 9,350
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 9,350
Percent Paid: 100%

Laconia, Rehoboth
Members: 47
2024 Per Capita: $ 2,585
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 2,585
Percent Paid: 100%

Laconia, United
Members: 13
2024 Per Capita: $ 715
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 715
Percent Paid: 100%

Leavenworth, Community
Members: 40
2024 Per Capita: $ 2,200
Received as of
12/31/2024: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Lexington, Lexington
Members: 69
2024 Per Capita: $ 3,795
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 3,795
Percent Paid: 100%

Livonia, United
Members: 34
2024 Per Capita: $ 1,870
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 1,870
Percent Paid: 100%

Madison, Madison
Members: 122
2024 Per Capita: $ 6,710
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 6,710
Percent Paid: 100%

Madison, Smyrna-Monroe
Members: 7
2024 Per Capita: $ 385
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 385
Percent Paid: 100%

Martinsville, First
Members: 58
2024 Per Capita: $ 3,190
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 3,190
Percent Paid: 100%

Mitchell, Mitchell
Members: 43
2024 Per Capita: $ 2,365
Received as of
12/31/2024: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Montezuma, First
Members: 15
2024 Per Capita: $ 825
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 825
Percent Paid: 100%

Mount Vernon, First
Members: 55
2024 Per Capita: $ 3,025
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 3,025
Percent Paid: 100%

Nabb, Nabb
Members: 11
2024 Per Capita: $ 605
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 605
Percent Paid: 100%

Nashville, Brn County Fellowship
Members: 43
2024 Per Capita: $ 2,365
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 2,365
Percent Paid: 100%

New Albany, Mount Tabor
Members: 75
2024 Per Capita: $ 4,125
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 4,125
Percent Paid: 100%

New Albany, St. John United
Members: 162
2024 Per Capita: $ 8,910
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 2,295
Percent Paid: 25.8%

New Washington, Trinity United
Members: 15
2024 Per Capita: $ 825
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 385
Percent Paid: 46.7%

North Vernon, Graham
Members: 16
2024 Per Capita: $ 880
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 880
Percent Paid: 100%

Paoli, First
Members: 42
2024 Per Capita: $ 2,310
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 2,310
Percent Paid: 100%

Patoka, Patoka
Members: 28
2024 Per Capita: $ 1,540
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 1,540
Percent Paid: 100%

Patoka, Union Bethel
Members: 10
2024 Per Capita: $ 550
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 550
Percent Paid: 100%

Petersburg, Main Street
Members: 51
2024 Per Capita: $ 2,805
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 2,805
Percent Paid: 100%

Princeton, Fairview
Members: 44
2024 Per Capita: $ 2,420
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 2,420
Percent Paid: 100%

Princeton, Princeton
Members: 67
2024 Per Capita: $ 3,685
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 3,685
Percent Paid: 100%

Roachdale, Roachdale
Members: 32
2024 Per Capita: $ 1,760
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 1,760
Percent Paid: 100%

Rockville, Memorial
Members: 8
2024 Per Capita: $ 440
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 440
Percent Paid: 100%

Salem, Salem
Members: 43
2024 Per Capita: $ 2,365
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 2,365
Percent Paid: 100%

Scipio, United
Members: 18
2024 Per Capita: $ 990
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 990
Percent Paid: 100%

Scottsburg, First
Members: 40
2024 Per Capita: $ 2,200
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 2,200
Percent Paid: 100%

Seymour, First
Members: 113
2024 Per Capita: $ 6,215
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 6,215
Percent Paid: 100%

Spencer, Spencer
Members: 63
2024 Per Capita: $ 3,465
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 3,465
Percent Paid: 100%

Sullivan, First
Members: 52
2024 Per Capita: $ 2,860
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 2,860
Percent Paid: 100%

Terre Haute, Central
Members: 202
2024 Per Capita: $ 11,110
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 11,110
Percent Paid: 100%

Terre Haute, Unity
Members: 52
2024 Per Capita: $ 2,860
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 2,860
Percent Paid: 100%

Vernon, Vernon
Members: 7
2024 Per Capita: $ 385
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 385
Percent Paid: 100%

Vevay, Caledonia
Members: 4
2024 Per Capita: $ 220
Received as of
12/31/2024: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Vincennes, Bethany
Members: 12
2024 Per Capita: $ 660
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 660
Percent Paid: 100%

Vincennes, Indiana
Members: 95
2024 Per Capita: $ 5,225
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 2,500
Percent Paid: 47.8%

Vincennes, South Side
Members: 7
2024 Per Capita: $ 385
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 385
Percent Paid: 100%

Vincennes, Upper Indiana
Members: 56
2024 Per Capita: $ 3,080
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 3,080
Percent Paid: 100%

Washington, Westminster
Members: 56
2024 Per Capita: $ 3,080
Received as of
12/31/2024: $ 3,080
Percent Paid: 100%

Total Members: 4,500

Total 2024 Per Capita: $247,500
Total 2024 Received
as of 12/31/2024: $ 218,368

Total Percent Paid: 88.2%

Shared Mission 2024

Bedford, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Bloomfield, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA: 210
Synod: 35
POV: 455
Total: 700

Bloomington, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV: 3,600
Total: 3,600

Bloomington, Korean
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Bloomington, United
Pledged:
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GA:
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POV:
Total: 0

Boonville, Hemenway Memorial
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Brazil, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Brownstown, Brownstown
Pledged:
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GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Canaan, Jefferson
Pledged:
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GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Cayuga, Cayuga
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Central, Valley City
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Charlestown, Community
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Clinton, United
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA: 225
Synod: 37
POV: 488
Total: 750

Columbus, Fairlawn
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA: 473
Synod: 158
POV: 945
Total: 1,575

Columbus, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA: 15,245
Synod: 1,541
POV: 20,032
Total: 36,818

Corydon, Corydon
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Dale, Dale
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Elizabeth, Church of the Covenant
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Evansville, Eastminster
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Evansville, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA: 1,800
Synod: 400
POV: 3,800
Total: 6,000

Evansville, First Avenue
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Farmersburg, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Fort Branch, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Greencastle, Greencastle
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Hanover, Hanover
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA: 550
Synod: 250
POV: 1,200
Total: 2,000

Henryville, Community
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Henryville, Mount Lebanon
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Jeffersonville, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA: 1,100
Synod: 400
POV: 4,500
Total: 6,000

Laconia, Rehoboth
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA: 150
Synod: 25
POV: 325
Total: 500

Laconia, United
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Leavenworth, Community
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Lexington, Lexington
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Livonia, United
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA: 1,500
Synod: 423
POV: 1,923
Total: 3,845

Madison, Madison
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA: 150
Synod: 25
POV: 325
Total: 500

Madison, Smyrna-Monroe
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA: 90
Synod: 15
POV: 195
Total: 300

Martinsville, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Mitchell, Mitchell
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Montezuma, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA: 150
Synod: 25
POV: 325
Total: 500

Mount Vernon, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA: 600
Synod: 100
POV: 1,300
Total: 2,000

Nabb, Nabb
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA: 30
Synod: 5
POV: 65
Total: 100

Nashville, Brn County Fellowship
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA: 1,500
Synod: 250
POV: 3,250
Total: 5,000

New Albany, Mount Tabor
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

New Albany, St. John United
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA: 300
Synod: 50
POV: 650
Total: 1,000

New Washington, Trinity United
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

North Vernon, Graham
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Paoli, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Patoka, Patoka
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Patoka, Union Bethel
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Petersburg, Main Street
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA: 600
Synod: 100
POV: 1,300
Total: 2,000

Princeton, Fairview
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Princeton, Princeton
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA: 300
Synod: 50
POV: 650
Total: 1,000

Roachdale, Roachdale
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Rockville, Memorial
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Salem, Salem
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Scipio, United
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Scottsburg, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA: 200
Synod: 100
POV: 2,000
Total: 2,300

Seymour, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Spencer, Spencer
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Sullivan, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Terre Haute, Central
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA: 5,850
Synod: 1,650
POV: 7,500
Total: 15,000

Terre Haute, Unity
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vernon, Vernon
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA: 195
Synod: 55
POV: 250
Total: 500

Vevay, Caledonia
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Bethany
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV: 16,644
Total: 16,644

Vincennes, Indiana
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vincennes, South Side
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV: 5,775
Total: 5,775

Vincennes, Upper Indiana
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Washington, Westminster
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2024
GA: 2,160
Synod: 390
POV: 4,650
Total: 7,200

Total Pledged: 0

As of 12/31/2024
Total GA: 33,377
Total Synod: 6,083
Total POV: 82,147
Total Received: 121,608

Treasurer's Report (2025)

Elder Jean Brown
Presbytery of Ohio Valley, Inc.

Condensed Statement
of Revenues and Expenses
(Actual vs Budget)

January 1, 2025 through March 31, 2025

Revenue

Per Capita
Actual: $89,214
Annual Budget: $237,765
% of Budget: 38%

Shared Giving (Unified Mission)
Actual: $13,654
Annual Budget: $85,000
% of Budget: 16%

Contributions
Actual: $1,721
Annual Budget: $17,500
% of Budget: 10%

Unrestricted Invest Inc and Trans
Actual: $4,250
Annual Budget: $17,000
% of Budget: 25%

Restricted Invest Inc and Trans
Actual: $18,750
Annual Budget: $75,000
% of Budget: 25%

Total Revenue
Actual: $127,590
Annual Budget: $432,265
% of Budget: 30%

January 1, 2025 through March 31, 2025

Expense

Staff Expense
Actual: $69,111
Annual Budget: $280,171
% of Budget: 25%

Ecclesiastical Expense
Actual: $1,098
Annual Budget: $76,532
% of Budget: 1%

Meeting Expense
Actual: $650
Annual Budget: $5,000
% of Budget: 13%

Administration and Office Expense
Actual: $10,868
Annual Budget: $42,000
% of Budget: 26%

Program Expense
Actual: $6,649
Annual Budget: $32,500
% of Budget: 20%

Total Expense
Actual: $88,275
Annual Budget: $436,203
% of Budget: 20%

Net Surplus/(Deficit)
Actual: $ (39,314)
Annual Budget: $ (3,938)

Fund Balances
As of March 31, 2025

Church Legacy Funds $979,992
Monroe City Fund $115,071
Charlie Pye Fund for Excellence in Ministry $96,460
Restricted Funds (Specific Use) $32,706
Undesignated Net Assets $1,448,421

Total Funds $2,672,650

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

2025 Per Capita
$55.00

Bedford, First
Members: 87
2025 Per Capita: $ 4,785
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 1,000
Percent Paid: 20.9%

Bloomfield, First
Members: 50
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,750
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 2,750
Percent Paid: 100%

Bloomington, First
Members: 332
2025 Per Capita: $ 18,260
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 4,565
Percent Paid: 25%

Bloomington, United
Members: 47
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,585
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Boonville, Hemenway Memorial
Members: 70
2025 Per Capita: $ 3,850
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 3,850
Percent Paid: 100%

Brazil, First
Members: 140
2025 Per Capita: $ 7,700
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 3,011
Percent Paid: 39.1%

Brownstown, Brownstown
Members: 31
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,705
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 1,705
Percent Paid: 100%

Canaan, Jefferson
Members: 6
2025 Per Capita: $ 330
Received as of
4/30/2025: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Cayuga, Cayuga
Members: 20
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,100
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 1,100
Percent Paid: 100%

Central, Valley City
Members: 14
2025 Per Capita: $ 770
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Charlestown, Community
Members: 20
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,100
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 1,100
Percent Paid: 100%

Clinton, United
Members: 34
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,870
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Columbus, Fairlawn
Members: 83
2025 Per Capita: $ 4,565
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 4,565
Percent Paid: 100%

Columbus, First
Members: 434
2025 Per Capita: $ 23,870
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 23,870
Percent Paid: 100%

Corydon, Corydon
Members: 69
2025 Per Capita: $ 3,795
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Dale, Dale
Members: 35
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,925
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 1,925
Percent Paid: 100%

Elizabeth, Church of the Covenant
Members: 28
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,540
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 1,540
Percent Paid: 100%

Evansville, Eastminster
Members: 232
2025 Per Capita: $ 12,760
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Evansville, First
Members: 282
2025 Per Capita: $ 15,510
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 5,170
Percent Paid: 33.3%

Evansville, First Avenue
Members: 32
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,760
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Farmersburg, First
Members: 9
2025 Per Capita: $ 495
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 495
Percent Paid: 100%

Fort Branch, First
Members: 53
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,915
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Greencastle, Greencastle
Members: 103
2025 Per Capita: $ 5,665
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 2,805
Percent Paid: 49.5%

Hanover, Hanover
Members: 45
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,475
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 2,475
Percent Paid: 100%

Henryville, Community
Members: 31
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,705
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 1,705
Percent Paid: 100%

Henryville, Mount Lebanon
Members: 19
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,045
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 1,045
Percent Paid: 100%

Jeffersonville, First
Members: 155
2025 Per Capita: $ 8,525
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 2,131
Percent Paid: 25%

Laconia, Rehoboth
Members: 48
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,640
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 2,640
Percent Paid: 100%

Laconia, United
Members: 13
2025 Per Capita: $ 715
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 715
Percent Paid: 100%

Leavenworth, Community
Members: 40
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,200
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Lexington, Lexington
Members: 68
2025 Per Capita: $ 3,740
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 3,740
Percent Paid: 100%

Livonia, United
Members: 32
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,870
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 1,760
Percent Paid: 94.1%

Madison, Madison
Members: 120
2025 Per Capita: $ 6,600
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Madison, Smyrna-Monroe
Members: 5
2025 Per Capita: $ 275
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 275
Percent Paid: 100%

Martinsville, First
Members: 62
2025 Per Capita: $ 3,410
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 3,190
Percent Paid: 93.5%

Mitchell, Mitchell
Members: 43
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,365
Received as of
4/30/2025: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Montezuma, First
Members: 12
2025 Per Capita: $ 660
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 660
Percent Paid: 100%

Mount Vernon, First
Members: 45
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,475
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 2,475
Percent Paid: 100%

Nabb, Nabb
Members: 11
2025 Per Capita: $ 605
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 605
Percent Paid: 100%

Nashville, Brn County Fellowship
Members: 45
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,475
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 2,475
Percent Paid: 100%

New Albany, Mount Tabor
Members: 74
2025 Per Capita: $ 4,070
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 4,070
Percent Paid: 100%

New Albany, St. John United
Members: 162
2025 Per Capita: $ 8,910
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

New Washington, Trinity United
Members: 15
2025 Per Capita: $ 825
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

North Vernon, Graham
Members: 16
2025 Per Capita: $ 880
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 880
Percent Paid: 100%

Paoli, First
Members: 42
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,310
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Patoka, Patoka
Members: 28
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,540
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 1,540
Percent Paid: 100%

Patoka, Union Bethel
Members: 10
2025 Per Capita: $ 550
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 550
Percent Paid: 100%

Petersburg, Main Street
Members: 48
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,640
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 2,640
Percent Paid: 100%

Princeton, Fairview
Members: 44
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,420
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 2,420
Percent Paid: 100%

Princeton, Princeton
Members: 67
2025 Per Capita: $ 3,685
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Roachdale, Roachdale
Members: 27
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,485
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Rockville, Memorial
Members: 10
2025 Per Capita: $ 550
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 550
Percent Paid: 100%

Salem, Salem
Members: 40
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,200
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Scipio, United
Members: 18
2025 Per Capita: $ 990
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Scottsburg, First
Members: 36
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,980
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 1,980
Percent Paid: 100%

Seymour, First
Members: 103
2025 Per Capita: $ 5,665
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Spencer, Spencer
Members: 63
2025 Per Capita: $ 3,465
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Sullivan, First
Members: 52
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,860
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Terre Haute, Central
Members: 178
2025 Per Capita: $ 9,790
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 9,790
Percent Paid: 100%

Terre Haute, Unity
Members: 50
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,750
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 1,000
Percent Paid: 36.4%

Vernon, Vernon
Members: 7
2025 Per Capita: $ 385
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Vevay, Caledonia
Members: 4
2025 Per Capita: $ 220
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Vincennes, Bethany
Members: 12
2025 Per Capita: $ 660
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 660
Percent Paid: 100%

Vincennes, Indiana
Members: 95
2025 Per Capita: $ 5,225
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 2,500
Percent Paid: 47.8%

Vincennes, South Side
Members: 7
2025 Per Capita: $ 385
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 385
Percent Paid: 0%

Vincennes, Upper Indiana
Members: 57
2025 Per Capita: $ 3,135
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 1,540
Percent Paid: 49.1%

Washington, Westminster
Members: 53
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,915
Received as of
4/30/2025: $ 729
Percent Paid: 25%

Total Members: 4,323

Total 2025 Per Capita: $237,875
Total 2025 Received
as of 4/30/2025: $ 116,576

Total Percent Paid: 49.0%

Shared Mission 2025

Bedford, First
Pledged:
Received as of 4/30/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Bloomfield, First
Pledged:
Received as of 4/30/2025
GA: 210
Synod: 35
POV: 455
Total: 700

Bloomington, First
Pledged:
Received as of 4/30/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV: 900
Total: 900

Bloomington, Korean
Pledged:
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GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Bloomington, United
Pledged:
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GA:
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POV:
Total: 0

Boonville, Hemenway Memorial
Pledged:
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GA:
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POV:
Total: 0

Brazil, First
Pledged:
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GA:
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POV:
Total: 0

Brownstown, Brownstown
Pledged:
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GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Canaan, Jefferson
Pledged:
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GA:
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POV:
Total: 0

Cayuga, Cayuga
Pledged:
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GA:
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POV:
Total: 0

Central, Valley City
Pledged:
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GA:
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POV:
Total: 0

Charlestown, Community
Pledged:
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GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Clinton, United
Pledged:
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GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Columbus, Fairlawn
Pledged:
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GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Columbus, First
Pledged:
Received as of 4/30/2025
GA: 5,282
Synod: 547
POV: 7,111
Total: 12,939

Corydon, Corydon
Pledged:
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GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

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

Elizabeth, Church of the Covenant
Pledged:
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GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

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

Evansville, First
Pledged:
Received as of 4/30/2025
GA: 258
Synod: 43
POV: 559
Total: 860

Evansville, First Avenue
Pledged:
Received as of 4/30/2025
GA:
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POV:
Total: 0

Farmersburg, First
Pledged:
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GA:
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Total: 0

Fort Branch, First
Pledged:
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GA:
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Total: 0

Greencastle, Greencastle
Pledged:
Received as of 4/30/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Hanover, Hanover
Pledged:
Received as of 4/30/2025
GA: 550
Synod: 250
POV: 1,200
Total: 2,000

Henryville, Community
Pledged:
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GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Henryville, Mount Lebanon
Pledged:
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GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Jeffersonville, First
Pledged:
Received as of 4/30/2025
GA: 300
Synod: 100
POV: 1,100
Total: 1,500

Laconia, Rehoboth
Pledged:
Received as of 4/30/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Laconia, United
Pledged:
Received as of 4/30/2025
GA: 353
Synod: 99
POV: 452
Total: 904

Leavenworth, Community
Pledged:
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GA:
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Total: 0

Lexington, Lexington
Pledged:
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GA:
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Total: 0

Livonia, United
Pledged:
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GA:
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Total: 0

Madison, Madison
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Madison, Smyrna-Monroe
Pledged:
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GA:
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POV:
Total: 0

Martinsville, First
Pledged:
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GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Mitchell, Mitchell
Pledged:
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GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Montezuma, First
Pledged:
Received as of 4/30/2025
GA: 150
Synod: 25
POV: 325
Total: 500

Mount Vernon, First
Pledged:
Received as of 4/30/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Nabb, Nabb
Pledged:
Received as of 4/30/2025
GA: 30
Synod: 5
POV: 65
Total: 100

Nashville, Brn County Fellowship
Pledged:
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GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

New Albany, Mount Tabor
Pledged:
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GA:
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POV:
Total: 0

New Albany, St. John United
Pledged:
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GA:
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POV:
Total: 0

New Washington, Trinity United
Pledged:
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GA:
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POV:
Total: 0

North Vernon, Graham
Pledged:
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GA:
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POV:
Total: 0

Paoli, First
Pledged:
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GA:
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POV:
Total: 0

Patoka, Patoka
Pledged:
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GA:
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Total: 0

Patoka, Union Bethel
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Petersburg, Main Street
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Princeton, Fairview
Pledged:
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GA:
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Total: 0

Princeton, Princeton
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Roachdale, Roachdale
Pledged:
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GA:
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POV:
Total: 0

Rockville, Memorial
Pledged:
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POV:
Total: 0

Salem, Salem
Pledged:
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GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Scipio, United
Pledged:
Received as of 4/30/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Scottsburg, First
Pledged:
Received as of 4/30/2025
GA: 50
Synod: 25
POV: 500
Total: 575

Seymour, First
Pledged:
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GA:
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POV:
Total: 0

Spencer, Spencer
Pledged:
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GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Sullivan, First
Pledged:
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GA:
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POV:
Total: 0

Terre Haute, Central
Pledged:
Received as of 4/30/2025
GA: 1,550
Synod: 550
POV: 2,500
Total: 4,600

Terre Haute, Unity
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Vernon, Vernon
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Vevay, Caledonia
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Vincennes, Bethany
Pledged:
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GA:
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POV:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Indiana
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Vincennes, South Side
Pledged:
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GA:
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POV:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Upper Indiana
Pledged:
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GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Washington, Westminster
Pledged:
Received as of 4/30/2025
GA: 720
Synod: 120
POV: 1,560
Total: 2,400

Total Pledged: 0

As of 4/30/2025
Total GA: 9,452
Total Synod: 1,799
Total POV: 16,727
Total Received: 27,978

Report of the Presbytery Council

The Rev. Susan McGhee, Moderator

For Presbytery's Information:

The Presbytery Council conducted an electronic vote March 10, 2025, and took the following action:

Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, appointed the Rev. James Blankenbeker to serve as moderator of session for First Presbyterian Church, Seymour, effective April 1, 2025.

The Presbytery Council met April 1, 2025, by videoconference and took the following actions:

1. Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, elected Ruling Elder Deborah Prince to serve as Moderator of the Committee on Preparation for Ministry

2. Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, appointed the Rev. Susan McGhee to serve as Temporary Stated Clerk during Joe Kimmel's vacation, May 12 – 29.

3. Approved a request from the Mission and Witness Resource Committee to offer a $75 gift to congregations participating in the committee's mission survey (to be used at the Session's discretion for congregational mission)

4. Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, appointed the Rev. Catherine Knott to serve as Moderator of Session for Hanover Presbyterian Church, effective April 21, 2025.

5. Approved a recommendation from the Mission and Witness Resource Committee to make a Monroe City Grant of $7,500 to First Presbyterian Church, Seymour for its diaper ministry.

The Presbytery Council conducted an electronic vote April 23, 2025, and took the following action:

Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, adopted the attached resolution to dissolve the Congregation of the Scipio Presbyterian Church, effective May 23, 2025, and appoint an Administrative Commission of David Crittenden, Mary McClellan, and Karen McDonald Smith.

The Presbytery Council met May 13, 2025, by videoconference and took the following actions:

1. Acting as a Commission of the Presbytery, confirmed the appointments of Session Moderators

Central, Terre Haute – Alan Finnan, effective May 15, 2025

First, Sullivan – Alan Finnan, effective June 1, 2025

2. Considered a request from a minister member that he be allowed to sell copies of his recent book at the Assembly. After careful consideration, the Council decided not to set a precedent in allowing books to be sold. Members are free, however, to use the Speak Out Session to introduce books that they have written.

3. Approved a request from the Covenant Network of Presbyterians to be a sponsoring presbytery of a “Covenant Conversation” at Northminister Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis, on September 27. The Council further decided to make a contribution of $1,000 from Legacy Funds to support the project.

4. Received a report that the Smock Foundation will soon be incorporated in the State of Indiana. The new Bylaws specify that each of the three Indiana presbyteries will have three members on the Board of Directors. The presbytery executive, or that person's designee, is one of those directors. The other two will be selected by the presbytery's rule. The Council decided by common consent that these persons will be named by the Council upon the nomination of the Executive Presbyter.

Report of the Presbytery Council

Resolution for the Dissolution of the Scipio Presbyterian Church, Scipio, Indiana, by the Presbytery of Ohio Valley

WHEREAS, the Congregation of the Scipio Presbyterian Church, Scipio, Indiana, at a duly called meeting on April 13, 2025, voted unanimously to request that the Presbytery of Ohio Valley bring about the dissolution of the Congregation; and

WHEREAS, the following persons have each indicated willingness to serve if so appointed to an administrative commission for the Scipio Presbyterian Church: the Rev. David Crittenden, Ruling Elder Mary McClellan (First, Bloomington), and the Rev. Karen McDonald Smith; and

WHEREAS, David Crittenden has indicated his willingness to serve as Moderator and Mary McClellan has indicated her willingness to serve as Vice-Moderator of the administrative commission:

Now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED that the Presbytery of Ohio Valley, by means of its Presbytery Council, dissolve the Congregation of the Scipio Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Scipio, Indiana, effective May 23, 2025, with gratitude for its faithful ministry as a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.); and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following persons be appointed to serve as the Administrative Commission for the Scipio Presbyterian Church: the Rev. David Crittenden (Moderator), Ruling Elder Mary McClellan (Vice-Moderator), and the Rev. Karen McDonald Smith, and given the authority to work with the Officers of the Presbytery

1. to act on all matters pertaining to the dissolution of the Congregation,

2. to act on all matters pertaining the disposition of property and other assets,

3. to assist in matters pertaining to the dissolution of the Scipio Presbyterian Church, Inc., and

4. to make regular reports to the Presbytery Council and a final report to the Presbytery; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Presbytery of Ohio Valley offer prayers for the former members of the Scipio Presbyterian Church as they continue in Christian witness, service, and fellowship in other congregations.

Adopted this 22nd Day of April, 2025, by the Presbytery of Ohio Valley, through its Presbytery Council.
Attest:

Susan C. McGhee
Moderator, Presbytery Council
Executive Presbyter, Presbytery of Ohio Valley
C.E.O., Presbytery of Ohio Valley, Inc.

E. Joseph Kimmel, Jr.
Stated Clerk, Presbytery of Ohio Valley
Secretary, Presbytery of Ohio Valley, Inc.

Committee on Ministry Report

The Rev. Alan Finnan and The Rev. Cindy Cushman, Co-Moderators

Summary of COM Actions, February 11, 2025 through May 13, 2025

FOR INFORMATION

At the February 11, 2025 meeting, the Committee on Ministry took the following actions:

1. Approved the following pastoral agreement:

a. Corydon Presbyterian Church of Corydon and the Rev. Cindy Cushman serving as stated supply pastor.

Period 01/01/2025 to 12/31/2025
Hrs./wk Full time
Salary $29,729 *
Housing $31,000
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
* Includes SS offset $3,945.

2. Approved the Rev. Donald Stokes' request to be designated by the Presbytery as Retired as of February 11, 2025 (This action was sent to the presbytery council acting as a commission of presbytery.)

3. Regarding the Rev. Dawn Black:

a. Approved the march between Dawn Black and the Hanover Presbyterian Church of Hanover, for the position of Pastor

b. Approved establishing the pastoral relationship between Dawn Black and the Hanover Presbyterian Church of Hanover, effective the first date of service

At the April 1, 2025 meeting, the Committee on Ministry took the following actions:

1. The following agreement was approved by e-vote since the last meeting:

a. First Presbyterian Church of Seymour and the Rev. Shellie Jordan serving as extended pulpit supply.

Period 04/01/2025 to 05/31/2025
Hrs./wk N/A
Salary $400/wk (or service)
Housing N/A
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L N/A
Pd.Vac N/A
Cont.Ed. N/A
Pension No

2. Approved the following pastoral agreements:

a. Unity Presbyterian Church of Terre Haute and the Rev. Alan Finnan serving as bridge pastor.

Period 05/01/2025 to 04/30/2026
Hrs./wk Part-time - 3/4 Time
Salary $30,000
Housing $18,000
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 5 weeks incl. 5 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $1,200
Pension Yes

b. First Presbyterian Church of Evansville and the Rev. Jerusha Van Camp serving as Minister of Spiritual Formation and Connection

Period 05/01/2025 to 04/30/2026
Hrs./wk Part-time - 1/2 time
Salary $32,500 *
Housing See salary
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate--est. $5,000
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 5 weeks incl. 5 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $2,000
Pension Yes
* Includes housing

3. Approved the Rev. Mark McDaniel's request to be designated by the Presbytery as Retired as of April 1, 2025.

At the May 13, 2025 meeting, the Committee on Ministry took the following actions:

1. Upon the joint request of the pastor and congregation, dissolved the pastoral relationship between Central Presbyterian Church, Terre Haute, and the Rev. Michael P. Riggins, effective May 15, 2025.

Adopted Guidelines for the Election of a Pastor Emerit/Emerita/Emeritus (attached)

FOR ACTION

2. That the Presbytery of Ohio Valley grant the status of Retired to the Rev. Mark McDaniel, effective April 1, 2025.

Presbytery of Ohio Valley
Committee on Ministry

Guidlines for Election of Pastor Emerita/Emeritus/Emerit

Congregations, when moved by their affection for those retiring from pastoral service, and their thankfulness for that individual's faithfulness in the service of Jesus Christ, may wish to elect their former pastor as Pastor Emerita, Emeritus, or Emerit. Throughout the remainder of this document, the gender-neutral term “Pastor Emerit” will be used. Congregations may, with the concurrence of the retired pastor, choose whatever term they wish to use.

It is important to emphasize that this is an honorary title with no inherent pastoral duties or authority and no compensation. Such a designation does not release a pastor or congregation from the obligation to maintain healthy boundaries as required by the Book of Order and the Committee on Ministry (COM), including the provisions of G-2.0905:

G-2.0905 After the dissolution of the pastoral relationship, former pastors and associate pastors shall not provide their pastoral services to members of their former congregations without the invitation of the moderator of the session.

Those eligible to receive the designation are:

1. Formerly installed pastors, co-pastors, and associate pastors are eligible. Because this is an honorary relationship built upon gratitude and affection of a congregation for its pastor, the COM typically recommends a pastoral tenure of at least ten years for consideration of pastor emerit status.

2. Pastors who have served in a temporary pastoral relationship (such as stated supply pastor) may also be eligible, provided that their service to a particular congregation has continued for ten years or longer.

3. Ruling elders who have served as commissioned pastors may also be eligible, provided that their service to a particular congregation has continued for ten years or longer.

The process begins once the Session makes a written request to the Committee on Ministry. Ordinarily, such a request will not be considered until at least twelve months have passed since the departure of the pastor. Exceptions to this time limit may be made when necessary, such as ill health of the retiring pastor. The Session's request shall include:

Name of the congregation

Clerk of Session's name and contact information

Name of the pastor being honored

Dates of that pastor's service to the congregation

Name of the current pastor / moderator of session

A brief rationale for the request

Once the COM has received the request, it will arrange for a consultation with the Session, former pastor, and current pastor or moderator of session to ascertain that all are in agreement with these guidelines, particularly the fact that the title is honorary with no inherent pastoral duties or authority and no compensation.

Should the COM grant its approval to proceed:

In the case of formerly installed pastors, the Session shall be authorized to call a congregational meeting to elect its former pastor to the honorary title.

In the case of former pastors or ruling elders who have served in non-installed position, the Session shall be authorized to elect its former pastor to the honorary title.

The action of the Congregation or Session (including the vote count) shall be communicated to the Committee on Ministry, which will make its final decision. Following the Committee on Ministry's approval, it is appropriate to celebrate the election of this honorary relationship in the context of worship.

Approved by the Committee on Ministry, 05.13.25

A Celebration of the Saints

Ruling and Teaching Elder Necrology

January 1st - December 31, 2024

Ruling Elders (listed by Congregation)

Bedford, First

Laura Deems Black
Elder Ordination 01.01.1984
Date of Death 08.08.2024

Janice Bailey
Elder Ordination 01.06.1991
Date of Death 03.08.2024

Cayuga, Cayuga

Susan Winchester
Elder Ordination
Date of Death 07.29.2024

Michael Morgan
Elder Ordination
Date of Death 12.07.2024

Columbus, Fairlawn

Clyde Parrott
Elder Ordination 05.12.1996
Date of Death 02.01.2024

Shirley Bogren
Elder Ordination 01.07.2007
Date of Death 03.06.2024

Columbus, First

Pauline Barnes
Elder Ordination
Date of Death 11.12.2024

James Dietz
Elder Ordination
Date of Death 2024

Eric Erickson Jr.
Elder Ordination
Date of Death 07.02.2024

Charlotte Battin
Elder Ordination
Date of Death 04.20.2024

Evansville, First

Sue Ann Hartig Summers
Elder Ordination 01.28.2018
Date of Death 11.02.2024

Farmersburg, First

James Lear
Elder Ordination
Date of Death 01.14.2024

Greencastle, Greencastle

Donald Weaver
Elder Ordination 01.18.1985
Date of Death 09.18.2024

Jeffersonville, First

Everett Ray Knight
Elder Ordination 01.12.1997
Date of Death 09.02.2024

Livonia, Livonia United

Ella Mae Deckard
Elder Ordination 06.04.1995
Date of Death 02.21.2024

Madison, Madison

Joy Ashbrook
Elder Ordination
Date of Death 01.20.2024

Jerry Thaden
Elder Ordination
Date of Death 05.31.2024

Bob Glass
Elder Ordination
Date of Death 01.06.2024

Mount Vernon, First

Gladys Reising
Elder Ordination 05.22.2003
Date of Death 07.30.2024

New Albany, Mount Tabor

Wayne Knasel
Elder Ordination 01.12.2003
Date of Death 06.09.2024

Gayla Akers
Elder Ordination 01.02.1972
Date of Death 07.05.2024

New Albany, St. John United

Meri Krebs
Elder Ordination 02.05.1990
Date of Death 09.08.2024

North Vernon, Graham

Darlene Kerns Hicks
Elder Ordination 01.15.2014
Date of Death 12.12.2024

Princeton, Princeton

Robert Lacy
Elder Ordination 01.09.2005
Date of Death 02.19.2024

Cynthia Schrodt
Elder Ordination 12.16.1984
Date of Death 10.13.2024

Roachdale, Roachdale

Charles Riggle
Elder Ordination
Date of Death 05.10.2024

Salem, Salem

Norma Eisert
Elder Ordination 12.08.1985
Date of Death 08.30.2024

Carolyn Haag
Elder Ordination 01.17.1971
Date of Death 12.24.2024

Seymour, First

Ellis McCormick
Elder Ordination 11.16.1986
Date of Death 05.15.2024

Terre Haute, Central

Peter Ekstrom
Elder Ordination 01.26.1975
Date of Death 06.17.2024

Molly Wadsworth
Elder Ordination 02.17.1985
Date of Death 07.25.2024

John Cleveland
Elder Ordination 01.16.2000
Date of Death 07.14.2024

Donald Lowder
Elder Ordination 01.09.1972
Date of Death 04.05.2024

Ministers of the Word and Sacrament

D. Calvert Brand
Ordination Date 06.23.1968
Date of Death 11.03.2024

Frank T. Hainer
Ordination Date 06.01.1962
Date of Death 03.12.2024

David E. Rosen
Ordination Date 06.22.1975
Date of Death 07.08.2024

William J. Rumsey
Ordination Date 06.19.1970
Date of Death 08.09.2024

Irene L. Stuart
Ordination Date 08.28.1983
Date of Death 05.18.2024

Glory to you, O God, for you have woven radiant garments for the Resurrection.

Blessings to you, O Christ, for you were clothed with them at your rising.

Praise to you, O Holy Spirit, for you keep them in love for all the saints.

2025 PRESBYTERY PRAYER PARTNERS

The Presbytery of Ohio Valley encourages all our congregations to pray for each other over a two-year span. Sharing prayers with each other works! Here's how you can help:

By the tenth of the month preceding the month for your church, 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. If your church is in a parish, we'd also appreciate information on the benefits you feel parish membership has brought to the parish churches.

Email your information to office@presbyteryov.org Call 866-344-7853 for more information.

May 25 – Fairview, Princeton

June 1 – Princeton, Princeton
June 8 – Churches searching for Pastoral Leadership
June 15 – Roachdale
June 22 – Retired Ministers living in POV
June 29 – Salem

July 6 – United, Scipio
July 13 – First, Scottsburg
July 20 – First, Seymour
July 27 – Presbyterian Youth Triennium

Aug 3 – Spencer
Aug 10 – First, Sullivan
Aug 17 – Central, Terre Haute
Aug 24 – Unity, Terre Haute
Aug 31 – Presbyterian Seminaries

Sept 7 – Emergency and Disaster Responders
Sept 14 – United, Clinton
Sept 21 – First, Montezuma
Sept 28 – Memorial, Rockville

Oct 5 – World Communion Sunday
Oct 12 – Vernon
Oct 19 – Caledonia, Vevay
Oct 26 – Indiana, Vincennes

Nov 2 – Upper Indiana, Vincennes
Nov 9 – Westminster, Washington
Nov 16 – Hunger and Homelessness
Nov 23 – Presbytery of Ohio Valley Staff
Nov 30 – Hanover College

Dec 7 – Agencies of the PC(USA)
Dec 14 – POV Chaplains and others in specialized ministries Dec 21 – All serving in the military
Dec 28 – Peace on Earth

Table of Contents

1. Title Page

2. Docket

3. Stated Clerk's Report

4. Treasure's Report (2024)

5. 2024 Per Capita

6. Shared Mission 2024

7. Treasure's Report (2025)

8. 2025 Per Capita

9. Shared Mission 2025

10. Presbytery Council

11. Scipio Resolution

12. Committee on Ministry

13. Guidlines for Election of Pastors Emerit

14. Necrology Report

15. Presbytery Prayer Partners