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Minutes of Grace Presbytery Stated Meeting February 28 – March 1, 2014 Page 1

Grace Presbytery Stated Meeting Minutes

February 28 – March 1, 2014

Call to Order The stated meeting of Grace Presbytery was called to order with prayer by Moderator Rev. Stacy Ikard at 1:00 p.m. on February 28, 2014 at the Binnerri Presbyterian Church of Richardson, Texas.

Worship The presbytery was led in worship by Rev. Stacy Ikard and Ruling Eder Paul Williams on Friday, February 28, 2014. The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper was celebrated on March 1, 2014. Participating in the service were Rev. Dale Patterson, Rev. Man Ho Park, Rev. Steven Jeavons, Rev. Paul Huh, Joanna Kim, Rev. Laura Fitzgibbon, Rev. SeKwon Samuel Kim, Organist Dr. Sun Ok Hwang, and the choir from Binnerri Presbyterian Church of Richardson.

Quorum, Welcome, Guests, Docket The moderator declared a quorum was present. The presbytery was welcomed by the pastor of the host church, Rev. SeKwon Kim. First time ruling elder commissioners were recognized. The docket was approved as presented.

Corresponding Members The following corresponding members were received: Rev. Paul Huh of Greater Atlanta Presbytery, Rev. Linda Sharon of New Covenant Presbytery, Rev. Lemuel Garcia-Arroyo of Mission Presbytery, Rev. Norman Huneycutt of Los Rancho Presbytery, Richard Williams of Chicago Presbytery, and Sandra Kim of Genesee Valley Presbytery.

Welcome of New Ministers into Grace Presbtyery The following teaching elders were welcomed into Grace Presbytery: Rev. Rev. Robert Bigler, H.R. from Grand Canyon Presbytery, Rev. Thomas Sharon, from New Covenant Presbytery, Rev. Denise Odom from Eastern Oklahoma Presbytery, and Rev. Pepa Cislo who was ordained and installed as Associate Pastor at Faithbridge Presbyterian Church of Frisco on January 26, 2014.

Reports The following oral reports were received by the presbytery: Rev. Stacy Ikard gave the report of the Moderator. Rev. Janet DeVries gave the report of the General Presbyter. Rev. Gerry Tyer gave the report of the Stated Clerk. Rev. Melinda Veatch presented the report of the Presbytery Council. Rev. Thomas Tickner presented the report of the Committee on Ministry. Rev. David Batchelder presented the report of the Examinations and Admissions Subcommittee. Ruling Elder Fred Baur and Ruling Elder Kenneth Johnson (Treasurer) presented the Financial Reports.


Ruling Elder Cindy Miller presented the report of the Congregational Support Committee. Rev. Janet DeVries gave a report updating the situation concerning the lawsuit brought against the presbytery by Highland Park Presbyterian Church of Dallas. Rev. Theodore Wardlaw, President of Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, addressed the presbytery.

Presentations The following gave presentations to the presbytery: Richard Williams, Shane Webb and Kristi Click discussed General Assembly’s Young Adult Volunteer Program. Jann Treadwell discussed Youth Mission Trips. Paul Huh discussed Korean Ministry. Joanna Kim discussed the National Multicultural Conference. Marshall Zieman discussed Lebanon and Syria. Godwin Dixon discussed Presbyterian Communities and Services.

Breakout Groups The presbytery divided into breakout groups. Richard Williams, Shane Webb and Kristi Click led a group to discuss General Assembly’s Young Adult Volunteer Program. Jann Treadwell led a group to discuss Youth Mission Trips. Paul Huh led a group to discuss Korean Ministry. Joanna Kim led a group to discuss the National Multicultural Conference. Marshall Zieman led a group to discuss Lebanon and Syria.

Annual Meeting of the Corporation The Annual Meeting of Grace Presbytery, Inc. was convened with prayer by Board of Trustees President Pruitt Ashworth on March 1, 2014. A quorum was declared. A summary of the work of the Trustees was presented. President Ashworth closed the annual meeting of the corporation with prayer.

Adjournment The presbytery adjourned with prayer by Moderator Stacy Ikard at 12:00 p.m. on March 1, 2014.

Presbytery Approved the Following Motions 1. That the number of ruling elder commissioners indicated in the following list be specified as

commissioners to presbytery meetings in the next twelve months in order to redress the imbalance between the number of ruling elders and teaching elders entitled to vote at presbytery meetings; and that the following list of churches be approved as the Roll of Churches as of December 31, 2013:

# PIN City, Church Members 12/31/12

Name 12/31/13 Code Position

12/31/13

Ruling Elder

Commis-sioners

1 12180 Aledo, Faith PC of E Parker Co 167 Witherow, James B. 101 Pastor 2 2 10834 Allen, First 129 Yeager-Chadwick, Kelly Kay 101 Pastor 2 3 08733 Arlington, First 554 Fred Babb 108 Temporary Supply 3 4 10835 Arlington, Grace 270 Sanders, Craig Alan 101 Pastor 3

5 01775 Arlington, Westminster 126 Pense, Elizabeth Johnson 105 Interim Pastor 2 Farquhar, D. Alan 109 Pastor Emeritus




12/31/13

Ruling Elder

Commis-sioners

6 08659 Athens, First 396 Sherwood, Paul 101 Pastor 3 McNatt, C. William 109 Pastor Emeritus

7 08762 Bedford, Emmanuel 232 Valdez, Robin Lyn 101 Pastor 2 Jones, Dana 103 Associate Pastor

8 09844 Belton, First 83 Fox-Nuelle, Rebecca Jane 101 Pastor 2 9 04296 Blue Ridge, Crossroads 120 Leslie, Scott A. 108 Stated Supply 2

10 10454 Bonham, First 199 Dardaganian, Bradley S. 101 Pastor 2 11 09847 Bridgeport, First 64 Kremzar, Lucia McKee 108 Stated Supply 2 12 08622 Buckholts, Sharp 13 Mitchell, Hollingsworth Moderator 1 13 09848 Cameron, First 64 Budd, Douglas Lee 107 Comm. Ruling Elder 2 14 08667 Canton, First 21 Smith, David Moderator 1 15 10386 Carrollton, The Nor’kirk 260 Parr, William J. 101 Pastor 3 16 08721 Carthage, St. Paul 23 Adamson, Robert 107 Comm. Ruling Elder 1 17 08802 Clarksville, First 77 Pflug, John Moderator 2 18 08804 Clarksville, New Shamrock 7 Hawthorne, James Moderator 1 19 08803 Clarksville, Pine Grove 16 Baker Burnett, Cindy 107 Comm. Ruling Elder 1 20 10179 Cleburne, United 232 Rigoulot, Kenneth G. 101 Pastor 2 21 09851 Clifton, First 112 Schofield, Clinton A. 101 Pastor 2 22 10458 Commerce, First 89 Adkins, Julie Moderator 2 23 08848 Corsicana, Westminster 156 Conley, John T. 105 Interim Pastor 2 24 08737 Crowley, First 29 Schrader, Carl G. 108 Stated Supply 1 25 08670 Cumby, First 23 Maples, Deidre 107 Comm. Ruling Elder 1

26 10461 Dallas, Bentwood Trail 207 Callender, Elizabeth J. 101 Pastor 2 Brooks, Frank A. 299 Parish Associate Prichard, Jack 109 Pastor Emeritus

27 08672 Dallas, Bethany 101 Alatorre, Daniel 108 Co-Temporary Supply 2 Robertson, Jack C. 108 Co-Temporary Supply

28 10817 Dallas, Eastminster 219 Holloman, Sherry K. 101 Pastor 2 29 10462 Dallas, El Divino Salvador 77 Jeavons, Steven 191 Designated Pastor 2

30 10463 Dallas, First 1,583

Clifford, Joseph J. 101 Pastor 5 Buchanan, Bruce A. 103 Associate Pastor Fenn, Wendy H. 103 Associate Pastor Helgeson, Rachel 791 Pastoral Resident

31 10464 Dallas, Glendale 87 Allard, Clayton Moderator 2

32 10466 Dallas, Highland Park 4,896 Rightmyer, Joseph B. 105 Interim Pastor 7 Zieman, Marshall C. 103 Associate Pastor

33 11134 Dallas, Iglesia Emmanuel 70 Perez, Leocadio Serrano 107 Comm. Ruling Elder 2 Guiterrez, Ben Moderator

34 08720 Dallas, John Calvin 111 Mitchell, Carolyn H. 101 Pastor 2

35 11765 Dallas, Lake Highlands 198 Groote, Marvin 105 Interim Pastor 2 Speck, Phyllis Danhof 797 Parish Associate

36 08673 Dallas, NorthPark 564 Barry, Brent A. 101 Pastor 3

37 10467 Dallas, Northridge 578 Dorr, Benjamin 101 Pastor 3 Bratt, Susan A. Sytsma 103 Associate Pastor Quillin, Roger T 109 Pastor Emeritus

38 10468 Dallas, Oak Cliff 408 Allard, Clayton F. 101 Pastor 3

39 10470 Dallas, Preston Hollow 2,933

Monie, Blair R. 101 Pastor 6 Seelman, Paul 103 Associate Pastor Bates, Nicole D. 103 Associate Pastor McLean, Elizabeth B. 103 Associate Pastor Johnson, Sarah Anne 103 Associate Pastor Poteet, Robert M. 299 Parish Associate Dreeben, Elaine 791 Pastoral Resident

40 08677 Dallas, St. Andrew's 77 Leischner, Robert 101 Pastor 2 41 08676 Dallas, St. Luke 53 Kasonga, Kasonga wa 108 Temporary Supply 2




12/31/13

Ruling Elder

Commis-sioners

42 10473 Dallas, St. Mark 181 Brooks, Richard L. 101 Pastor 2 43 11904 Dallas, United African 118 Edah, Julius 101 Pastor 2 44 10476 Dallas, Westminster 219 Schwartz, Karl 101 Pastor 2 45 10017 DeSoto, DeSoto 72 Estes, Karen K. 108 Temporary Supply 2 46 08807 Denison, First 87 Vacant 2 47 10478 Denison, Hyde Park 85 Cunningham, Ronald W. 105 Interim Pastor 2 48 10479 Denton, First 119 Dunklau, Paul 108 Temporary Supply 2

49 08738 Denton, St Andrew 689

Plunkett, Stephen W. 101 Pastor 3 Lewis, Brandon D. 103 Associate Pastor Patterson, Lisa P. 103 Associate Pastor Cassell, Fred W 109 Pastor Emeritus

50 08760 Denton, Trinity 192 Hunter, Craig L. 101 Pastor 2 51 08808 Deport, First 39 Hawthorne, James Moderator 1 52 03252 Duncanville, First 104 Hertenstein, Virginia 101 Pastor 2 53 10481 Ennis, First 96 Krueger, Craig C. 101 Pastor 2

54 10482 Fairfield, Fairfield-Harmony 130 Prentiss, Thomas G. 108 Stated Supply 2 Gooch, James 109 Pastor Emeritus

55 12377 Farmers Branch, Faith United 251 McLellan, Terry L. 101 Pastor 3 56 08850 Ferris, First 40 Zieman, Marshall Moderator 1 57 08753 Flower Mound, Flower Mound 42 Wolf, Edward C. 108 Temporary Supply 1

58 11013 Flower Mound, Trinity 565 Ehman, Jr., Frank C. 101 Pastor 3 Ukropina, Marta N.Z. 103 Associate Pastor Ukropina, David 791 Director of Christian Ed.

59 08680 Forney, First 87 Collier, Kathy S. 101 Pastor 2

60 08739 Fort Worth, First 1,901

Travis, Karl B. 101 Pastor 5 Waschevski, Michael A. 103 Associate Pastor Stewart, Joshua Jon 103 Associate Pastor Michalove, Robyn 103 Associate Pastor Goldsmith, Dan E. 109 Pastor Emeritus Kinser, Floyd G. 109 Pastor Emeritus

61 08741 Fort Worth, Forest Hill 90 Thompson, Paul M. 101 Pastor 2

62 09854 Fort Worth, Gethsemane 69 Woods, Lindsay Anne 101 Pastor 2 Wong, Andy Parish Associate

63 09855 Fort Worth, John Knox 231 Richey, Murray E. 101 Pastor 2 64 09857 Fort Worth, Ridglea 462 Baer, Ryan 101 Pastor 3

65 09861 Fort Worth, St. Peter 39 Carwheel, Greg (Not PCUSA) 158 Temporary Supply 1 McLachlan, Alexander Sandy Moderator

66 09862 Fort Worth, St. Stephen 479 Ritsch, Frederick 101 Pastor 3 Bailey, Warner M. 299 Parish Associate

67 09863 Fort Worth, Westminster 318 Hogg, Donald R. 101 Pastor 3 68 09858 Fort Worth, Westside 60 Presley, Chad Edward 108 Stated Supply 2 69 11721 Frisco, Faithbridge 112 Carson, Christopher B. 101 Pastor 2 70 08745 Gainesville, First 113 Hare, John S. 101 Pastor 2 71 08681 Garland, First 274 Ivie, David 105 Interim Pastor 3 72 10483 Garland, Southminster 59 Dittman, Ellen 108 Stated Supply 2

73 09864 Gatesville, First 90 Wheat, Dewey Dewitt 101 Pastor 2 Grogan, Donald E 109 Pastor Emeritus

74 10484 Gladewater, First 6 Horton, Clifford Moderator 1 75 08746 Granbury, First 353 Travis, Drew 101 Pastor 3 76 12214 Grand Prairie, First 135 Reinarz, James P. 101 Pastor 2 77 10486 Grand Prairie, Immanuel 22 Willis, Eugene Moderator 1 78 08734 Grand Prairie, West Fork 56 Cherryholmes, Eleanor C. 108 Stated Supply 2

79 09866 Grapevine, First 746 Crilley, Robert S. 101 Pastor 3 Hood, Ashley A. 103 Associate Pastor

80 12376 Greenville, United 191 Campbell, Christopher L. 101 Pastor 2




12/31/13

Ruling Elder

Commis-sioners

81 08736 Haltom City, Browning Heights 51 Leveridge, Linda 107 Comm. Ruling Elder 2 82 10489 Hamilton, First 36 Allen, Thomas G. 108 Temporary Supply 1 83 10490 Henderson, First 72 Klein, Candice L. 101 Pastor 2 84 09869 Hillsboro, First 119 Kelemen, Zoltan 105 Interim Pastor 2 85 08813 Honey Grove, Main Street 59 Sheppard-Mahaffey, Kenneth 108 Stated Supply 2 86 10491 Hooks, First 44 Winters, Abram (Not PCUSA) 156 Stated Supply 1

87 09870 Hurst, St Philip 498 Garis, Greg 101 Pastor 3 Dick, Elizabeth G. 105 Interim Associate Pastor

88 11052 Irving, PC at Hackberry Creek 309 Patterson, Dale W. 101 Pastor 3 89 08663 Irving, St Stephen's 103 Salfen, Ronald P. 108 Stated Supply 2 90 10453 Irving, Woodhaven 321 Baldwin, Diane 101 Pastor 3 91 08852 Italy, Park 27 Brown, Jimmie Paul 108 Stated Supply 1 92 09872 Itasca, First 57 Barnes, Diane 107 Comm. Ruling Elder 2 93 08686 Jacksonville, First 73 Griffin, Victoria B. 101 Pastor 2 94 08748 Joshua, Union Hill 26 Adams, Louis W. 108 Stated Supply 1 95 02248 Kaufman, First 22 Salfen, Ronald P. Moderator 1 96 08854 Kerens, Kerens 31 Blatnik, Darla 108 Stated Supply 1 97 10488 Kilgore, First 324 Nowack, Scott 101 Pastor 3 98 09873 Killeen, First 41 Vineyard, Kathy E. 108 Stated Supply 1 99 10493 Lancaster, First 76 Selby, Richard W. 101 Pastor 2

100 08752 Lewisville, First 164 Zeigler, John D 105 Interim Pastor 2 101 10494 Lindale, Bethesda 17 McAnally, Ben Moderator 1 102 10495 Longview, Alpine 94 Vacant 2 103 10496 Longview, Centre 154 Woodard, John M. 101 Pastor 2

104 10497 Longview, First 695 Meissner, Harry C. 105 Interim Pastor 3 O’Neal, William D. 109 Pastor Emeritus

105 10498 Longview, St Andrew 210 Huber, Kemper 105 Interim Pastor 2 108 10499 Lott, First 21 Thomas, David Moderator 1 107 08694 Mabank, First 177 Sharon, Thomas 101 Pastor 2 108 10429 Mansfield, Trinity 114 Sydnor, Michael D. 101 Pastor 2

109 10500 Marlin, First 42 Vacant 1 Thomas, David Austin 109 Pastor Emeritus 110 10502 McKinney, First 143 Blacklock, John W. 101 Pastor 2

111 08697 McKinney, Trinity 663

McCoy, Patrick E. 101 Pastor 3 Baum, Mary Lydia 103 Associate Pastor Andrews, Donald C. 109 Pastor Emeritus Whitner, Joseph C. 299 Parish Associate Graham, M. Ralph 299 Parish Associate

112 08701 Mesquite, First 563 Wilbanks, Thomas G. 101 Pastor 3 113 10503 Mexia, First 126 Thomas, David Moderator 2 114 08859 Midlothian, First 51 Abaraoha, Princeton 101 Stated Supply 2 115 10504 Milford, Milford 16 Brown, Jimmie Paul 108 Stated Supply 1 116 09878 Mineral Wells, First 46 Vacant 1 117 08704 Mt. Enterprise, Pleasant Spring 10 Leach, Pamela Moderator 1 118 10505 Mt. Pleasant, First 168 Webb, Shane 101 Pastor 2

119 09860 North Richland Hills, St. Paul 149 Westerlage, Jr., L. Walker 101 Pastor 2 Schmidt, Richard H. 109 Pastor Emeritus

120 10508 Palestine, First 153 Meredith, Marwood Moderator 2 121 08819 Paris, Central 108 Darrow, David 101 Pastor 2 122 10510 Paris, First 66 Ferrell, Randell 101 Pastor 2 123 08698 Parker, Corinth 27 Brown, Sally 108 Temporary Supply 1 124 10511 Pittsburgh, First 20 Pflug, John Moderator 1 125 08706 Plano, First 202 Parker, Joseph H. 108 Stated Supply 2

126 10592 Plano, Grace 985 Stamper, Jr., Bryan C. 101 Pastor 3 Keffer, Mark David 103 Associate Pastor




12/31/13

Ruling Elder

Commis-sioners

127 10312 Plano, West Plano 194 Batchelder, David B. 101 Pastor 2 Calvert, Matthew 701 Parish Associate

128 08708 Prosper, Prosper 39 Fowler, John 107 Comm. Ruling Elder 1 Brantley, Harold Moderator

129 10552 Richardson, Binnerri 1,421 Kim, SeKwon Samuel 101 Pastor 4 Kim, Paul Kyong-Kook 103 Associate Pastor Lee, Yun Gil 109 Pastor Emeritus

130 10512 Richardson, Canyon Creek 1,009

Odom, Andrew S. 101 Pastor 4 Ikard, Stacy L. 103 Associate Pastor Cameron, Anne Interim Dir. of Missions Dittman, Ellen Parish Associate

131 08709 Richardson, First 483 Schaefers, David 101 Pastor 3 Rigler, Katherine J. Parish Associate Hughes, Beverly Parish Associate

132 08695 Richardson, St. Barnabas 415 Gibbons, Thomas C. 101 Pastor 3 Fitzgibbon, Laura 105 Interim Associate Pastor Erb, David E. 299 Parish Associate

133 10525 Robinson, Youngblood 35 Vacant 1 134 10513 Rockdale, First 68 Pussman, David 108 Stated Supply 2 135 08711 Rockwall, First 288 Taylor, Cheryl A. 101 Pastor 3 136 10514 Rusk, First 33 O’Neal, David R. 108 Stated Supply 1

137 11644 Salado, Salado Presbyterian 72 Thompson, Jr., Carl V. 108 Stated Supply 2 Smith, Billy P. 109 Pastor Emeritus

138 11586 Sherman, Covenant 377 Morgan, Neill S. 101 Pastor 3 139 10516 Sherman, Grand Avenue 87 Bethel, Lander L. 101 Pastor 2 140 11720 Southlake, Trinity 257 Galligan, Timothy J. 101 Pastor 3

141 08756 Stephenville, First 70 Somervill, Charles 108 Temporary Supply 2 Bruner, Charles Moderator

142 10518 Sulphur Springs, First 53 Hosey, H.P. Moderator 2 143 08710 Sulphur Springs, Oakland 12 Hosey, H.P. Moderator 1

144 10519 Temple, First 186 Ritchie, Ken 101 Pastor 2 Person, Ralph 109 Pastor Emeritus

145 08862 Temple, Grace 325 Lamb, Thomas A. 101 Pastor 3 Benish, Leigh 103 Associate Pastor

146 08713 Tenaha, Tennessee 24 Adamson, Robert 107 Comm. Ruling Elder 1 147 08712 Terrell, First 40 Gascoigne, Angus 191 Designated Pastor 1 148 08822 Texarkana, Ch. of Redeemer 5 Hosey, H.P. Moderator 1 149 10520 Texarkana, Northwood 143 Bourne, Cheryl 101 Pastor 2 150 10457 The Colony, Trinity 178 Schneider, Charles Moderator 2 151 10522 Troup, First 29 Blanton, William S. “Doug” 108 Stated Supply 1

152 10523 Tyler, First 694 Baskin, Stuart 101 Pastor 3 Leach, Pamela N. 797 Parish Associate

153 10524 Tyler, Highland 55 Mackey, Scott R. 101 Pastor 2 154 08864 Waco, Central 157 Packard, Charles R. 101 Pastor 2 155 09890 Waco, El Calvario 26 Finck-Lockhart, Susan 108 Stated Supply 1

156 10426 Waco, First 584

King, Leslie Murphy 101 Pastor 3 Carson, Deidre 103 Associate Pastor Ellor, James W. 797 Parish Associate Davey, John Stephen 299 Parish Associate Adams-Thompson, Larry 299 Parish Associate

157 08866 Waxahachie, Central 256 Curry, Matthew A. 101 Pastor 3

158 08758 Weatherford, Grace First 298 Bruner, Charles A. 101 Pastor 3 Slyter, David Allen 103 Associate Pastor Ryle, Fred A. 109 Pastor Emeritus

159 08824 Whitesboro, First 62 Brantley, Harold Clayton 108 Temporary Supply 2




12/31/13

Ruling Elder

Commis-sioners

160 08826 Whitewright, First 68 Rutledge, Michael L. 108 Stated Supply 2

161 10529 Winnsboro, First 83 Pflug, Jr., John R. 101 Pastor 2 Rounseville, Margaret Anne 109 Pastor Emeritus

162 08868 Wortham, Central 27 Prentiss, Thomas G. 108 Stated Supply 1 Total Ruling Elder Commissioners from Churches (1/1/2013) 337 Ruling Elders Servings on Presbytery Committees, etc. (1/1/2013) 67 Certified Christian Educator Ruling Elders (1/1/2013) 6 Total Ruling Elders (1/1/2013) 400 Total Teaching Elders (1/1/2013) 400

2. That the following list of teaching elders be approved as the Roll of Teaching Elders as of

December 31, 2013:

# Name Code Position 12/31/13

Church or Validated Ministry 12/31/13 Notes

1 Abaraoha, Princeton 108 Stated Supply Midlothian, First 2 Adams, Louis W. 108 Stated Supply Joshua, Union Hill HR 3 Adams-Thompson, Larry 299 Parish Associate Waco, First HR 4 Adkins, Julie 797 At Large 5 Adzaku, Kofi 791 Chaplain TX Health Harris Meth. Hosp. Ft. Worth Val. Ministry 6 Alatorre, Daniel 108 Co-Temporary Supply Dallas, Bethany 7 Allard, Clayton F. 101 Pastor Dallas, Oak Cliff 8 Allen, Thomas G. 108 Temporary Supply Hamilton, First HR 9 Altfather, Kenneth D. 299 HR

10 Anagnostis, Sophie M. Draffin 797 At Large 11 Andresen, Paul A. 797 At Large 12 Andrews, Donald C. 109 Pastor Emeritus McKinney, Trinity HR 13 Babb, Fred 108 Temporary Supply Arlington, First HR 14 Baer, Ryan 101 Pastor Fort Worth, Ridglea 15 Bailey, Mona A. 299 HR 16 Bailey, Warner M. 299 Parish Associate Fort Worth, St. Stephen HR 17 Baldwin, Diane 101 Pastor Irving, Woodhaven 18 Barnett, Prentice H. 299 HR 19 Barry, Brent A. 101 Pastor Dallas, NorthPark 20 Baskin, Stuart 101 Pastor Tyler, First 21 Batchelder, David B. 101 Pastor Plano, West Plano 22 Bates, Nicole D. 103 Associate Pastor Dallas, Preston Hollow 23 Baum, Mary Lydia 103 Associate Pastor McKinney, Trinity 24 Beaugh, Michael B. 299 HR 25 Bell, Gerald L. 299 HR 26 Beltzer, Patsy R. 299 HR 27 Benish, Leigh 103 Associate Pastor Temple, Grace 28 Benner, A. William 299 HR 29 Bethel, Lander L. 101 Pastor Sherman, Grand Avenue 30 Beverley, James A. 299 HR 31 Billingsley, Marialice 797 At Large 32 Bitter, Paul K. 299 HR 33 Blacklock, John W. 101 Pastor McKinney, First 34 Blatnik, Darla J. 108 Temporary Supply Kerens, Kerens HR 35 Bourne, Cheryl 101 Pastor Texarkana, Northwood 36 Brantley, Harold Clayton 108 Temporary Supply Whitesboro, First 37 Branum, F. Dale 299 HR




38 Braskamp, Caroline C. 797 At Large 39 Bratt, Susan A. Sytsma 103 Associate Pastor Dallas, Northridge 40 Brooks, Frank A. 299 Parish Associate Dallas, Bentwood Trail HR 41 Brooks, Richard L. 101 Pastor Dallas, St. Mark 42 Brown, Jimmie Paul 108 Stated Supply Italy, Park and Milford, Milford HR 43 Brown, Raymond C. 299 HR 44 Brown, Sally H. 108 Temporary Supply Parker, Corinth HR 45 Brown, Thomas F. 299 HR 46 Brumbelow, Janne S. 299 HR 47 Bruner, Charles A. 101 Pastor Weatherford, Grace First 48 Brunn, Alvin J. 299 HR 49 Bryant, Sharon L. 405 Fraternal Worker General Assembly (Thailand) Val. Ministry 50 Buchanan, Bruce A. 103 Associate Pastor Dallas, First 51 Bucher, Henry H. 299 HR 52 Buerhle, Walter A. 299 HR 53 Bullock, Robert H. 299 HR 54 Bush, Claire Alain M. 797 At Large 55 Callender, Elizabeth J. 101 Pastor Dallas, Bentwood Trail

56 Calvert, Matthew 701 Chaplain Parish Associate

TX Health Presby. Hospital Dallas Plano, West Plano

Val. Ministry

57 Cameron, Anne M. 797 Interim Director of Missions Richardson, Canyon Creek At Large

58 Campbell, Christopher L. 101 Pastor Greenville, United 59 Carson, Christopher B. 101 Pastor Frisco, Faithbridge 60 Carson, Deidre 103 Associate Pastor Waco, First 61 Cherryholmes, Eleanor C. 108 Stated Supply Grand Prairie, West Fork HR 62 Choi, Esther Kim 797 At Large 63 Christy, Nancy Secrest 299 HR 64 Clifford, Joseph J. 101 Pastor Dallas, First 65 Cole, Allan H. 644 Professor of Pastoral Care Austin Pres. Theological Seminary Val. Ministry 66 Collier, Kathy S. 101 Pastor Forney, First 67 Collier, Todd A. 791 Director Interfaith Service Network Dallas Val. Ministry 68 Coney, C. Randolph 299 HR 69 Conley, John T. 105 Interim Pastor Corsicana, Westminster HR 70 Crilley, Judith 701 Chaplain Parkland Hospital Dallas Val. Ministry 71 Crilley, Robert S. 101 Pastor Grapevine, First 72 Crownover, Richard M. 701 Chaplain TX Health Presby. Hospital Dallas Val. Ministry 73 Cruz-Antonio, Jose 299 HR 74 Cunningham, Ronald W. 105 Interim Pastor Denison, Hyde Park 75 Curry, Matthew A. 101 Pastor Waxahachie, Central 76 Dardaganian, Bradley S. 101 Pastor Bonham, First 77 Darrow, David 101 Pastor Paris, Central 78 Davey, John Stephen 299 Parish Associate Waco, First HR 79 DeVries, Janet M. 302 General Presbyter Grace Presbytery Val. Ministry 80 Diaz, Frank 299 HR 81 Dick, Elizabeth G. 105 Interim Associate Pastor Hurst, St Philip

82 Dittman, Ellen 701 108

Chaplain Stated Supply

Parish Associate

Parkland Hospital, Dallas Garland, Southminster Richardson, Canyon Creek

Val. Ministry

83 Dittmar, Jan C. 797 At Large 84 Dobbie, Bette June 299 HR 85 Dodson, Edward 299 HR 86 Dorr, Benjamin 101 Pastor Dallas, Northridge 87 Drake, Nancy S. 299 HR 88 Dreeben, Elaine 791 Pastoral Resident Dallas, Preston Hollow Val. Ministry




89 Duff, Nancy 797 At Large 90 Dunklau, Paul 108 Temporary Supply Denton, First 91 Dunlap, Jamye Jeanette 701 Chaplain TX Health Presby. Hospital, Dallas Val. Ministry 92 Edah, Julius 101 Pastor Dallas, United African 93 Edwards, William L. 797 At Large 94 Ehman, Frank C. 101 Pastor Flower Mound, Trinity 95 Ellor, James W. 797 Parish Associate Waco, First At Large 96 Engelhard, John C. 701 Senior Chaplain TX Health Presby. Hospital, Dallas Val. Ministry 97 Erb, David E. 299 Parish Associate Richardson, St. Barnabas HR 98 Estes, Karen K. 108 Temporary Supply DeSoto, DeSoto 99 Evans, John R. 299 HR

100 Fajardo, Jose D. 299 HR 101 Farquhar, D. Alan 109 Pastor Emeritus Arlington, Westminster HR 102 Farrell, B. Hunter 403 Director of World Mission General Assembly Val. Ministry 103 Felter, Patricia 791 At Large 104 Fenn, Wendy H. 103 Associate Pastor Dallas, First 105 Ferrell, Randell 101 Pastor Paris, First 106 Finck-Lockhart, Susan 108 Stated Supply Waco, El Calvario 107 Fitzgibbon, Laura 105 Interim Associate Pastor Richardson, St. Barnabas 108 Fletcher, J. David 299 HR 109 Floyd, Ronald L. 299 HR 110 Fox-Nuelle, Rebecca J. 101 Pastor Belton, First 111 Galligan, Timothy J. 101 Pastor Southlake, Trinity 112 Garis, Greg 101 Pastor Hurst, St Philip 113 Gascoigne, Angus 191 Designated Pastor Terrell, First 114 Gearing, Sharon R. 797 At Large 115 George, Bruce R. 299 HR 116 Gibbons, Thomas C. 101 Pastor Richardson, St Barnabas 117 Gilmer, Richard T. 299 HR 118 Goldsmith, Dan E. 109 Pastor Emeritus Fort Worth, First HR 119 Gooch, James B. 109 Pastor Emeritus Fairfield, Fairfield-Harmony HR 120 Gorsuch, Nancy J. 299 HR 121 Gould, William M. 299 HR 122 Gouwens, David J. 644 Professor of Theology Brite Divinity School Val. Ministry 123 Gowan, Daniel R. 782 Pastoral Counselor Benchmark Counseling in Plano Val. Ministry 124 Graham, M. Ralph 299 Parish Associate McKinney, Trinity HR 125 Green, Roger 299 HR 126 Green, Todd H. 797 At Large 127 Griffin, Victoria B. 101 Pastor Jacksonville, First 128 Grogan, Donald E 109 Pastor Emeritus Gatesville, First HR 129 Groote, Marvin L. 105 Interim Pastor Dallas, Lake Highlands 130 Gutierrez, Benjamin F. 299 HR 131 Hackler, Ellis A. 299 HR 132 Hall, Mary Stewart 701 Director Pastoral Care Methodist Hospital Dallas Medical Cen. Val. Ministry 133 Hamilton, Frank M. 701 Chaplain Texas Health Presby. Hospital of Dallas Val. Ministry 134 Hanson, Robert S. 299 HR 135 Hare, John S. 101 Pastor Gainesville, First 136 Haswell, Henry M. 299 HR 137 Hawthorne, James R. 299 HR 138 Heisler, Jeanne M. 797 At Large 139 Helgeson, Rachel 791 Pastoral Resident Dallas, First Val. Ministry 140 Hendrix, Caitlin 701 Chaplain Texas Health Presby. Hospital of Dallas Val. Ministry 141 Hertenstein, Virginia 101 Pastor Duncanville, First 142 Heslip, Douglas T. 299 HR 143 Hessel, Martin P. 299 HR




144 Hessel-Robinson, Beth S. 797 At Large 145 Heyer, George S. 299 HR 146 Hitchens, Lawrence 299 HR 147 Hogg, Donald R. 101 Pastor Fort Worth, Westminster 148 Hollingsworth, Richard L. 299 HR 149 Holloman, Ronnie G. 305 Senior Director Grace Presbytery Val. Ministry 150 Holloman, Sherry K. 101 Pastor Dallas, Eastminster 151 Holmes, Lewis 797 At Large 152 Hom, Richard 797 At Large 153 Hood, Ashley A. 103 Associate Pastor Grapevine, First 154 Horne, Paul Adams 299 HR 155 Horton, Clifford E. 299 HR 156 Hosey, H. P. 299 HR 157 Huber, Kemper 299 Interim Pastor Longview, St. Andrew HR 158 Hughes, Beverly J. 299 Parish Associate Richardson, First HR 159 Hunihan, Glen J. 301 Organizing Pastor Frisco, Legacy NCD 160 Hunt, Amy L. 797 At Large 161 Hunt, George (Hank) W. 299 HR 162 Hunt, William C. 299 HR 163 Hunter, Angus N. 797 At Large 164 Hunter, Craig L. 101 Pastor Denton, Trinity 165 Ihne, Janet L. 701 Chaplain Heart to Heart Hospice Lewisville Val. Ministry 166 Ikard, Stacy L. 103 Associate Pastor Richardson, Canyon Creek 167 Ivie, David 105 Interim Pastor Garland, First 168 Jamshaid, Oliver 301 Organizing Pastor Garland, South Asian NCD 169 Jeavons, Steven 191 Designated Pastor Dallas, El Divino Salvador 170 Jenkins, David R. 797 At Large 171 Johnson, Jimmie Darrell 299 HR 172 Johnson, Sarah 103 Associate Pastor Dallas, Preston Hollow 173 Jonas, Russell C. 797 At Large 174 Jones, Dana Steven 103 Associate Pastor Bedford, Emmanuel 175 Jones, Marjorie E. 791 Minister of Spiritual Life Presbyterian Communities & Services Val. Ministry 176 Juica, Lisa 643 Admissions Associate Austin Presby. Theological Seminary Val. Ministry 177 Kasonga, Kasonga 108 Temporary Supply Dallas, St. Luke 178 Keffer, Mark David 103 Associate Pastor Plano, Grace 179 Kelemen, Zoltan Sandor 105 Interim Pastor Hillsboro, First 180 Kikkert, Timothy J. 299 HR 181 Kim, Dai Kyum 299 HR 182 Kim, Guibo (Gui Bo) Joseph 301 Organizing Pastor Lewisville, Keunnamu NCD 183 Kim, John Chongwahn 299 HR 184 Kim, Paul Kyong-Kook 103 Associate Pastor Richardson, Binnerri 185 Kim, SeKwon Samuel 101 Pastor Richardson, Binnerri 186 Kimbrough, William R. 299 HR 187 Kinard, Anne K. 797 At Large 188 King, Leslie Murphy 101 Pastor Waco, First 189 Kinser, Floyd G. 109 Pastor Emeritus Fort Worth, First HR 190 Klein, Candice L. 101 Pastor Henderson, First 191 Kremzar, Lucia McKee 108 Stated Supply Bridgeport, First 192 Krueger, Craig C. 101 Pastor Ennis, First 193 Lam, Robert G. 299 HR 194 Lamb, Thomas A. 101 Pastor Temple, Grace 195 Lann, Linda S. 299 HR 196 Leach, Pamela N. 797 Parish Associate Tyler, First 197 Lee, Seong Soo 301 Organizing Pastor Frisco, Holy Seed NCD 198 Lee, Yun Gil 109 Pastor Emeritus Richardson, Binnerri HR




199 Leischner, Robert 101 Pastor Dallas, St. Andrew's 200 Leslie, Scott A. 108 Stated Supply Blue Ridge, Crossroads 201 Lewis, Brandon D. 103 Associate Pastor Denton, St. Andrew 202 Lewis, Donald G. 797 At Large 203 Lockhart, Elizabeth H. 797 At Large 204 Lockhart, William H. 797 At Large 205 Loden, Thomas B. 299 HR 206 Logan, Cynthia W. 797 At Large 207 Lyman, Mary Alice 797 At Large 208 Mack, David 299 HR 209 Mackey, Scott R. 101 Pastor Tyler, Highland 210 Markham, Beverly C. 797 At Large 211 Matthews, Terri A. 797 At Large 212 Matthews, Thomas F. 299 HR 213 Maze, Andrew T. 701 Chaplain American Hospice McKinney Val. Ministry 214 McCall, James L. 299 HR 215 McCormick, Linda A. 797 At Large 216 McCoy, John M. 299 HR 217 McCoy, Patrick E. 101 Pastor McKinney, Trinity 218 McLachlan, Alexander Sandy 299 HR 219 McLean, Elizabeth B. 103 Associate Pastor Dallas, Preston Hollow 220 McLellan, Terry L. 101 Pastor Farmers Branch, Faith United 221 McNatt, C. William 109 Pastor Emeritus Athens, First HR 222 Meissner, Harry C. 105 Interim Pastor Longview, First HR 223 Meredith, Marwood 797 Moderator Palestine, First At Large 224 Michalove, Robyn 103 Associate Pastor Fort Worth, First 225 Middents, Gerald J. 299 HR 226 Mikow, John William 299 HR 227 Miller, Shelby S. 299 HR 228 Mitchell, Carolyn H. 101 Pastor Dallas, John Calvin 229 Mitchell, F. Hollingsworth 299 HR 230 Mockros, Nancy E. 797 At Large 231 Moessner, David P. 797 At Large 232 Monie, Blair R. 101 Pastor Dallas, Preston Hollow 233 Moody, Warren L. 299 HR 234 Moore, Charles R. 299 HR 235 Morgan, Neill S. 101 Pastor Sherman, Covenant 236 Murad, David 703 Director of Development Pan American School Val. Ministry 237 Nation, Corinna 299 HR 238 Nilmeier, Steven C. 299 HR 239 Nourse, Richard C. 299 HR 240 Nowack, Scott 101 Pastor Kilgore, First 241 Nunnelley, Eddie A. 299 HR 242 O’Neal, David R. 108 Stated Supply Rusk, First 243 O’Neal, William D. 109 Pastor Emeritus Longview, First HR 244 Odom, Andrew S. 101 Pastor Richardson, Canyon Creek 245 Osoinach, Carolyn 701 Chaplain Faith Presbyterian Hospice Val. Ministry 246 Otters, Rosalie V. 299 HR 247 Packard, Charles R. 101 Pastor Waco, Central 248 Parham, Ward S. 299 HR 249 Parker, Joseph H. 108 Stated Supply Plano, First 250 Parr, William J. 101 Pastor Carrollton, The Nor'kirk 251 Patterson, Dale W. 101 Pastor Irving, Hackberry Creek 252 Patterson, Lisa 103 Associate Pastor Denton, St Andrew 253 Payne, Betty Lou 299 HR




254 Pense, Elizabeth Johnson 105 Interim Pastor Arlington, Westminster HR 255 Person, Ralph 109 Pastor Emeritus Temple, First HR 256 Pflug, John R. 101 Pastor Winnsboro, First 257 Phillips, Carol 299 HR 258 Phillips, Robert 299 HR 259 Pickell, Stuart C. 797 At Large 260 Plunkett, Stephen W. 101 Pastor Denton, St Andrew 261 Porter, Thomas C. 797 At Large 262 Poteet, Robert M. 299 Parish Associate Dallas, Preston Hollow HR 263 Potter, Vanessa 797 At Large 264 Powers, Richard C. 299 HR

265 Prentiss, Thomas G. 108 Stated Supply Fairfield-Harmony Wortham, Central

266 Presley, Chad 108 Stated Supply Fort Worth, Westside 267 Purcell, John M. 299 HR 268 Pussman, David 108 Stated Supply Rockdale, First 269 Quillin, Roger T. 109 Pastor Emeritus Dallas, Northridge HR 270 Quiroz, Horacio Gutierrez 797 At Large 271 Radcliffe, William W. 299 HR 272 Ramsawh, Compton James 299 Chaplain Presbyterian Night Shelter, Fort Worth HR 273 Ramsay, Nancy Jean 643 Professor of Pastoral Theo. Brite Divinity School Val. Ministry 274 Reed, Catherine L. 797 At Large 275 Reeves, Robert D. 299 HR 276 Reinarz, James P. 101 Pastor Grand Prairie, First 277 Richey, Murray E. 101 Pastor Fort Worth, John Knox 278 Rightmyer, Joseph B. 105 Interim Pastor Dallas, Highland Park 279 Rigler, Katherine J. 797 Parish Associate Richardson, First At Large 280 Rigoulot, Kenneth 101 Pastor Cleburne, United 281 Riley, Julie Uhlhorn 797 At Large 282 Ritchie, Ken 101 Pastor Temple, First 283 Ritsch, Frederick 101 Pastor Fort Worth, St. Stephen 284 Robertson, Jack C. 108 Co-Temporary Supply Dallas, Bethany HR 285 Rosenfeld, Richard H. 299 HR 286 Rounseville, Margaret Anne 109 Pastor Emeritus Winnsboro, First HR 287 Ruffin, Joe David 299 HR 288 Rutledge, Michael L. 108 Stated Supply Whitewright, First 289 Rutledge, Warren H. 299 HR 290 Ryle, Fred A. 109 Pastor Emeritus Weatherford, Grace First HR 291 Salfen, Ronald P. 108 Stated Supply Irving, St. Stephen's 292 Sanders, Craig A. 101 Pastor Arlington, Grace 293 Sanders, James D. 299 HR 294 Scates, Ronald W. 797 At Large 295 Schaefers, M. David 101 Pastor Richardson, First 296 Schmidt, Richard H. 109 Pastor Emeritus North Richland Hills, St. Paul HR 297 Schneider, Charles Gary 701 Chaplain Harris Methodist Hospital, Fort Worth Val. Ministry 298 Schneider, David 299 HR 299 Schofield, Clinton A. 101 Pastor Clifton, First 300 Schrader, Carl G. 108 Stated Supply Crowley, First HR 301 Schwarz, Karl E. 101 Pastor Dallas, Westminster 302 Seager, Gary L. 299 HR 303 Seamans, Sandra 701 Chaplain Faith Hospice Val. Ministry 304 Seelman, Paul 103 Associate Pastor Dallas, Preston Hollow 305 Selby, Richard W. 101 Pastor Lancaster, First 306 Selters, Rex R. 299 HR 307 Sharon, Thomas 101 Pastor Mabank, First




308 Sharp, David A. 299 HR 309 Shelton, Frances T. 797 At Large 310 Shelton, Robert E. 299 HR 311 Sheppard, James R. 299 HR 312 Sheppard-Mahaffey, Kenneth 108 Stated Supply Honey Grove, Main Street 313 Sherwood, Paul 101 Pastor Athens, First 314 Slyter, David Allen 103 Associate Pastor Weatherford, Grace First 315 Smith, Billy P. 109 Pastor Emeritus Salado, Salado Presbyterian HR 316 Smith, David C. 299 HR 317 Smith, Lillian Bradford 701 Chaplain Highland Springs Senior Living Comm. Val. Ministry 318 Smith, Mark A. 797 At Large 319 Sodoy, Calixto C. 299 HR 320 Soga, Satoe 701 Chaplain Baylor Health Care Systems Dallas Val. Ministry 321 Solomon, Lynette 797 At Large 322 Somervill, Charles 108 Temporary Supply Stephenville, First HR 323 Son, Sungho Daniel 301 Organizing Pastor Farmers Branch, Good Shepherd NCD 324 Sparks, David 797 At Large 325 Speck, Phyllis Danhof 797 Parish Associate Dallas, Lake Highlands At Large 326 Stafford, Harold J. 299 HR 327 Stamper, Bryan C. 101 Pastor Plano, Grace 328 Steinbrook, William M. 797 At Large 329 Stevenson-Moessner, Jeanne 644 Professor of Pastoral Care Southern Methodist University Val. Ministry 330 Stewart, Joshua Jon 103 Associate Pastor Fort Worth, First 331 Stoll, Peggy L. 701 Chaplain Hospice Austin Val. Ministry 332 Strodel, Sherwood 299 HR 333 Swalve, Robert E. 299 HR 334 Sydnor, Michael D. 101 Pastor Mansfield, Trinity 335 Taylor, Charles A. 299 HR 336 Taylor, Cheryl A. 101 Pastor Rockwall, First 337 Tays, Herbert C. 299 HR 338 Teykl, Charles 299 HR 339 Theunissen, Bruce C. 299 HR 340 Thomas, David Austin 109 Pastor Emeritus Marlin, First HR 341 Thomas, Lawrence A. 299 HR 342 Thompson, Carl V. 108 Stated Supply Salado, Salado Presbyterian 343 Thompson, Michael L. 305 Assoc. General Presbyter Grace Presbytery Val. Ministry 344 Thompson, Paul M. 101 Pastor Fort Worth, Forest Hill 345 Thomson, John W. 299 HR 346 Tickner, Thomas A. 701 Spiritual Life Director Grace Presbyterian Village Val. Ministry 347 Tiegreen, Nancy F. 299 HR 348 Tolson, John 791 Val. Ministry 349 Travis, Drew 101 Pastor Granbury, First 350 Travis, Karl B. 101 Pastor Fort Worth, First 351 Traylor, Charles R. 703 Church Relations Manager Presbyterian Communities and Services Val. Ministry 352 Tulley, Thomas Eugene 299 HR 353 Tulloch, E. Fred 299 HR 354 Tunnell, Dawson W. 299 HR 355 Tyer, Gerald L. 299 Stated Clerk Grace Presbytery HR 356 Tyler, Larry S. 299 HR 357 Ukropina, David 791 Dir. of Christian Education Flower Mound, Trinity Val. Ministry 358 Ukropina, Marta N.Z. 103 Associate Pastor Flower Mound, Trinity 359 Valdez, Robin Lyn 101 Pastor Bedford, Emmanuel 360 Veatch, Melinda A. 791 Executive Director Tarrant Area Community of Churches Val. Ministry 361 Vineyard, Kathy E. 108 Stated Supply Killeen, First 362 Wall, Paton M. 797 At Large




363 Wardlaw, Theodore J. 652 President Austin Presby. Theological Seminary Val. Ministry 364 Warren, Joe W. 797 At Large 365 Waschevski, Michael A. 103 Associate Pastor Fort Worth, First 366 Watkins, Margaret M. 797 At Large 367 Watson, William A. 299 HR 368 Weaver, Rebecca H. 299 HR 369 Webb, Shane 101 Pastor Mt. Pleasant, First 370 Wedell, Marilyn B. 701 Chaplain TX Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas Val. Ministry 371 Weng, Shih-Huei 797 At Large 372 Westerlage, Jr., L. Walker 101 Pastor North Richland Hills, St. Paul 373 Whatley, Floyd R. 299 HR 374 Wheat, Dewey Dewitt 101 Pastor Gatesville, First 375 Whisler, Shane 301 Evangelist Mansfield, East Broad NCD 376 Whitner, Joseph C. 299 Parish Associate McKinney, Trinity HR 377 Wilbanks, Thomas G. 101 Pastor Mesquite, First 378 Wilkins, Ronald A. 299 HR 379 Williams, D. Marvin 299 HR 380 Williams, F. Clark 309 General Presbyter Emeritus Grace Presbytery HR 381 Williams, John D. 641 Chaplain Austin College Val. Ministry 382 Williams, Polly W. 797 At Large 383 Willis, Lewis Eugene 299 HR 384 Wilson, Andrew 797 At Large 385 Witherow, James B. 101 Pastor Aledo, Faith P.C. of E. Parker Co. 386 Wolf, Edward C. 108 Temporary Supply Flower Mound, Flower Mound 387 Wong, Andy 797 Parish Associate Fort Worth, Gethsemane At Large 388 Wood, Carol 299 HR 389 Wood, Ronald F. 797 At Large 390 Woodard, John M. 101 Pastor Longview, Centre 391 Woods, Lindsay Anne 101 Pastor Fort Worth, Gethsemane 392 Wraith, Lisa M. 701 Chaplain TX Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano Val. Ministry 393 Wyatt, Lee A. 797 At Large 394 Yancey, Richard S. 791 Mission Worker Pioneers in Senegal, West Africa At Large 395 Yeager-Chadwick, Kelly K. 101 Pastor Allen, First 396 Young, Richard E. 791 President Texas Presbyterian Foundation Val. Ministry 397 Young, Robert M. 299 HR 398 Zaki, Raafat L. 302 Interim Synod Executive Synod of the Covenant Val. Ministry 399 Zeigler, John D 105 Interim Pastor Lewisville, First HR 400 Zieman, Marshall C. 103 Associate Pastor Dallas, Highland Park

3. That the East Broad New Church Development of Mansfield continue as a new church development for a maximum of the remaining funding from General Assembly or Synod (ending September 30, 2016) working with a New Church Development Committee appointed leadership team to meet regularly with Rev. Shane Whisler and the steering committee of East Broad to monitor goals determined by the New Church Development Committee. In addition, the leadership team and steering committee will develop a plan for transitioning from primarily an outreach center to developing a Presbyterian congregation within the next two years which will meet the goals established by the New Church Development Committee. The New Church Development Committee will appoint a coach locally to work with Rev. Shane Whisler and will also serve with the steering committee and leadership team.


Background: East Broad NCD (EBOC) outreach ministry is located at 4500 E. Broad Street, Mansfield, Texas. The property which is 6.842 acres was purchased in 2005. We believe that the property is approximately valued at $350,000 although there has not been a formal appraisal. The NCD began in September 2008 with an organizing pastor and the pastoral relationship was ended in November 2008. A new approach to new church development was begun in 2010. The approach is called a “parachute drop” with no core group being present. The goal was to develop a community outreach center on the property and build a congregation through the ministry of the center. The Rev. Shane Whisler and the Rev. Pat Felter (husband and wife) were called as the Evangelists for the NCD and shared one salary on a two year contract. Grants were secured from the GA, Synod, and Grace Presbytery with the following goals.

The $250,000 from Presbytery in the Totals column above does not include the $16,000 per year Grace Presbytery pays in property tax, insurance, and maintenance. Nor does it include expenses prior to 2010.

Annual East Broad NCD Progress Report October 2013

Average monthly attendance since weekly worship began:

Dec. '11 Jan. '12 Feb. '12 Mar. '12 Apr. '12 May '12 Jun. '12 Jul. '12 Aug. '12 Sept. '12 Oct. '12 Nov. '12

8 5 6 9 14 9 11 12 16 19 19 16

Dec. '12 Jan. '13 Feb. '13 Mar. '13 Apr. '13 May '13 Jun. '13 Jul. '13 Aug. '13 Sept. '13 We have 32 regular worshippers (1x mo. +) 20 16 16 24 10 17 12 14 19 21

Attendance at other events (most of these events occurred for the first time in 2013):


Live Music

Coffee House

MLK Jr Day of Service

Spring Break Day Camp

Easter Flower Decoration

Potluck Dinners Avg.

Yard Sale Volunteers

Organic Garden Plots

Disc Golf Clinic

21 6 to Ft. Worth

14 kids, 6 adults

10 16 8 (raised $1,000)

From 7 to 27! 25

VBS PDA Disaster

Relief Kids

Benefit Concert $1,554 raised

Volunteers Avg./Wk.

ESL Class (2x Wk.)

Christian-Muslim Events

Faith/Bible Group

Food, Books Clothes

21 kids, 9 adults

17 people 34 kits

101 attended (90 paid)

4/Wk. with 40 different people

6 students 3 teachers

8 Avg. for 3 Peace Events

6 Avg./Wk. 48/mo. 12/mo. 2/mo.

In fall of 2012 the New Church Development Committee voted to recommend the closure of the EBOC NCD. Shane volunteered to continue the ministry as a bi-vocational minister for one year and the NCDC agreed to a one-year contract for 2013. In October 2013 the NCDC voted to recommend to the presbytery that EBOCNCD not continue as a NCD. There was much confusion on the floor of the November 2013 presbytery meeting concerning the recommendation. The motion was made and passed to refer the matter back to the NCDC. The NCDC had an open meeting (publicized on Grace E-News) to meet with interested person to discuss issues surrounding EBOCNCD and it was attended by a Teaching Elder and two concerned participants in EBOC’s outreach ministry. A subsequent meeting was held by the committee, staff, and the Rev. Shane Whisler. From the meeting emerged the recommendation printed above to Grace Presbytery which was approved by Presbytery Council.

4. That the ordination examination of Candidate Krista Pearilee Welch Rasco (First Presbyterian Church of Commerce) be sustained and that she be enrolled as a member of Grace Presbytery, pending ordination, in order to accept a call as Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Commerce.

5. That the ordination examination of Candidate Kelly Staples (NorthPark Presbyterian Church of Dallas) be sustained and that she be enrolled as a member of Grace Presbytery, pending ordination, in order to accept a call as Designated Associate Pastor of NorthPark Presbyterian Church of Dallas.

6. That Inquirer Rachel Hébert (Covenant Presbyterian Church of Sherman) be accepted by Grace Presbytery as candidate for the office of Teaching Elder in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) under the care of Grace Presbytery effective January 9, 2014.

7. That the actions listed below from the Presbytery Council, committees and commissions be approved and the items of information be received.

Actions by Presbytery Council

1. Approved the minutes of the October 23, 2013 and November 6, 2013 Presbytery Council meetings. [11/20/13]


2. Received a report that the Nominating Committee continues to work on filling two vacancies on the Committee on Ministry and will report to the January 15, 2014 Presbytery Council meeting and the February 28 – March 1, 2014 stated meeting of the presbytery. Until the persons nominated to fill the vacancies are elected in February, they will be asked to attend Committee on Ministry meetings beginning January 1, 2014. [11/20/13]

3. Voted to appoint Rev. Lisa Juica as moderator of the Young Adult Ministry Committee. [11/20/13]

4. Discussed the situation at Highland Park Presbyterian Church of Dallas. [11/20/13]

5. Discussed the situation at Bethany Presbyterian Church of Dallas. Voted to add Joanna Kim and Sandy McLachlan to the team to visit with Bethany Presbyterian Church. [11/20/13]

6. Discussed the situation at the East Broad New Church Development of Mansfield. [11/20/13]

7. Received a report from Rev. Robyn Michalove and Rev. Michael Thompson on the referral to the New Church Development Committee (NCDC) at the November 16, 2013 presbytery meeting concerning the East Broad Street New Church Development. In an effort to be transparent and hear the concerns of any member of the presbytery, the NCDC will make itself available to those who would like to meet with NCDC on the issues surrounding East Broad Street NCD. [11/20/13]

8. Approved the continuance of the current financial relationship with Rev. Shane Whisler of the East Broad Street New Church Development until the presbytery acts in February on this matter. [11/20/13]

9. Approved the contract with Rev. Jim Hawthorne to serve as Grace Presbytery Ministry Consultant (20 hours per week) beginning January 31, 2014. [11/20/13]

10. Discussed the following 2014 dates for Presbytery Council (all meetings will be on Wednesdays at the Presbyterian Mission Center, begin at 9:30 a.m. and adjourn by approximately 4:00 p.m. – except the February 7-8 retreat): [11/20/13] a. January 15, 2014 Presbytery Council (regular meeting) b. February 7-8, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. on Friday to 3:00 p.m. Saturday (retreat) c. February 12, 2014 Presbytery Council (telephone conference meeting) d. March 26, 2014 (regular meeting) e. May 7, 2014 (regular meeting) f. July 23, 2014 (regular meeting) g. September 3, 2014 (regular meeting) h. October 29, 2014 (regular meeting)

11. Approved a December 18, 2013 meeting to discuss ecumenical work with Rev. Michael

Waschevski, Rev. Jan DeVries, Rev. Michael Thompson, and Rev. Ronnie Holloman, Rev. Lindsay Woods (Gethsemane Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth) and Ruling Elder Sara Jo Mueller (West Plano Presbyterian Church of Plano). [11/20/13]


12. Approved the minutes of the November 15-16, 2013 Stated Meeting of Grace Presbytery. [1/15/14]

13. Approved the minutes of the November 20, 2013 Presbytery Council meeting. [1/15/14]

14. Voted to go into executive session. [1/15/14]

15. Voted to rise from executive session. [1/15/14]

16. Received a report from the Stated Clerk that the following ministers were deleted from the roll of teaching elders of Grace Presbytery effective November 26, 2013, in accordance with the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Book of Order, G-2.0509: [1/15/14]

a. L. Nelson Bell b. Cyprian Kimathi Guchienda c. Jay Wook Lee d. Michael Walker

17. Received a report from the Stated Clerk that an investigating committee has been established in accordance with the Rules of Discipline (D-10.0103) and Standing Rule 8.1 of Grace Presbytery. [1/15/14]

18. Received a report from Ronnie Holloman that First Presbyterian Church of Mexia has asked

for a Presbytery Ministry Team to work with the congregation, and Presbytery Council appointed Rev. Craig Krueger, Rev. Thomas Prentiss, and Ruling Elder Cindy Miller of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Corsicana to serve on the Presbytery Ministry Team. [1/15/14]

19. Authorized Ro Freeman to negotiate the sale of 4.5 acres (not in the flood plain) of the property owned by Grace Presbytery located at 8901 North Beach Street, Fort Worth, and retain the remaining land for future use or sale after consultation with First Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth; and if successful, a final contract will be approved at a later date by the Presbytery Council upon recommendation of the Administrative Commission on Property. [1/15/14]

20. Received the current financial reports from Finance Coordinator Vicki Roberts.

21. Received a report that Joshua Taylor of First Presbyterian Church of Dallas has earned the status of Certified Church Musician in the Presbyterian Church (USA).

22. Elected Rev. Ben Dorr as Vice Moderator of Presbytery Council in 2014.

23. Appointed Rev. Thomas Lamb as Vice Moderator of the Committee on Preparation for Ministry.

24. Authorized Rev. Blair Monie to be included in specific information about the litigation between Highland Park Presbyterian Church of Dallas and Grace Presbytery as may be necessary.


25. Appointed Ruling Elder Dan Klein as a presbytery representative to the Presbyterian Mission Center Board of Directors.

26. Elected Rev. Robert Young, Ruling Elder Phyllis Kidwell, and Ruling Elder Matt Miller from Central Presbyterian Church of Wortham as an Administrative Commission for Central Presbyterian Church of Wortham (at the request of the congregation) with the following authority and duties:

a. meet with the session and members of the congregation, including calling a meeting of the session and/or of the congregation, as necessary,

b. arrange for the pastoral care of the members, c. ascertain the financial status and outstanding financial obligations of the congregation, d. secure the session records, e. secure the legal rights to all property (real or personal) held by or for the benefit of the

congregation, f. secure the building and property, g. dissolve the congregation, h. dispose of the moveable personal property of the congregation, i. attend to matters of insurance, j. dispose of the building and grounds (subject to the guidelines established by Presbytery

Council) or convey the building and grounds to Grace Presbytery, Inc., k. recommend to the Presbytery Council the use of the assets of the congregation, l. do such things and take such actions, for, in the name of, and on behalf of Grace

Presbytery as shall be reasonably necessary to accomplish the general purpose of this resolution.

27. Approved $2,500.00 from undesignated funds to co-sponsor the Princeton Theological Seminary continuing education event held at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church in Dallas on February 11-12, 2014. [1/15/14]

28. Approved $5,000.00 from undesignated funds to support the 2014 National Multicultural Conference. [1/15/14]

29. Approved up to $2,000.00 from undesignated funds to support the visit of Dr. Paul Huh of Columbia Theological Seminary to the February 28, 2014 stated meeting of Grace Presbytery. [1/15/14]

30. Approved a grant for 2013 and 2014 to subsidize half of a full-time pastoral position at Trinity Presbyterian Church of The Colony from Presbytery’s Loan Guarantee Fund (approximately $32,255.00 per year). The formal call and the terms of call will be approved by the Committee on Ministry. The Presbytery Ministry Team will continue to work with the congregation and will make periodic reports to the Presbytery Council. [1/15/14]

Background: Grace Presbytery established Trinity Presbyterian Church in 1980 to provide a Reformed presence in The Colony and surrounding area. In keeping with the New Church Development Committee’s strategy, as the congregation grew, a modest structure was constructed at the corner of Main Street and Nash. By 2004, burgeoning worship attendance


called for the construction of a larger facility. This decision was based on a “conservative estimate” of projected growth trends and anticipated receipts. By 2006, membership reached its peak and began to decline. In 2010, with the departure of James Kim and a reduction in membership, it was evident that TPC was facing a significant financial crisis. Stressed to meet mortgage payments of $10,000 per month on a loan exceeding $1,200,000, the congregation was poised on the threshold of default. A refinance to interest only payments for a designated period reduced the mortgage by about $2,000 per month through the middle of 2014. Even with this concession, the congregation struggles to meet its financial commitment. If TPC were to default on the loan, Grace Presbytery, vested with contingent liability, would be responsible for assuming the mortgage payments. A reduction in the services of pastoral leadership, combined with waning congregational morale, led a Ministry Team (Jim Hawthorne, Kathy Jones, Mike Jones, Shelby Miller), appointed by the Council, to propose that Grace Presbytery pay half the compensation for a full-time position, at minimum compensation figures mandated by the Committee on Ministry, for a period of two years, effective January 1, 2014. This supplemental compensation is to be taken from the Loan Guarantee fund. The Trinity Presbyterian Church Session, in consultation with the Committee on Ministry, has contracted with Reverend Chuck Schneider to serve on a full-time basis through 2015. Chuck brings to this relationship essential skills in administrative oversight, economics and pastoral care. He is acutely aware of the challenges the congregation faces and is committed to work with them to improve morale, put the church back on a membership growth trajectory and envision future opportunities for ministry and mission. The Session will continue to consult with the Ministry Team by identifying benchmarks for positive progress and considering viable alternatives if it becomes clear that the congregation needs to relocate to a more financially sustainable facility. Growth along the 121 corridor in the Metroplex merits a concerted effort to maintain an active, vital, Presbyterian presence in The Colony. The members of Trinity Presbyterian Church have labored diligently to meet their financial obligations. With full-time, pastoral leadership and two years to redefine what their congregation can be and do, this is clearly a strategic investment.

31. Approved the minutes of the January 15, 2014 Presbytery Council meeting. [2/12/14]

32. Voted that the offering collected at the February 28-March 1, 2014 stated meeting be contributed to the Synod of Syria and Lebanon for refugee relief. [2/12/14]

33. Voted to go into executive session. [2/12/14]

34. Voted to rise from executive session. [2/12/14]

35. Authorized Ruling Elder Dan Klein to be included in specific information about the litigation between Highland Park Presbyterian Church of Dallas and Grace Presbytery as may be necessary. [2/12/14]


36. Elected Ruling Elder Kenneth Johnson of First Presbyterian Church of Temple, Rev. Thomas Lamb, and Rev. Lisa Juica as an Administrative Commission for First Presbyterian Church of Killeen (at the request of the session) with the following authority and duties in accordance with G-3.0109b and G-3.0303e: [2/12/14] a. meet with the session and members of the congregation, including the calling a meeting

of the session and/or of the congregation, if necessary, b. ascertain the financial status and outstanding financial obligations of the congregation, c. explore with the session the various scenarios it might seek for the future, including a

realistic appraisal of their future ministry and mission and, as may be necessary, the need to close;

d. identify pastoral leadership, including occasional supply, for this interim period and determine the financial feasibility of any longer-term pastoral support

e. identify and address recurring issues of conflict, both present and historical within the congregation

f. to assume original jurisdiction, if necessary 37. Approved the following proposal concerning the PCUSA Office of Church Growth “New

Beginnings” program: [2/12/14] a. Grace Presbytery would begin by identifying 10-15 individuals who would be instructed

about the process before individual congregations are introduced to the service. Once trained, they become facilitators who would explain the theory and process of the service and guide congregations along the way. This instruction would be led by a member of the PCUSA Office of Church Growth at no charge to the presbytery.

b. Grace Presbytery through its Council would embrace the service with support and financial assistance. The service expense to each congregation is $2,800, of which as much as $800 would be paid by each congregation and as little as $2,000 paid by the presbytery through funds accumulated from the sale of property. It is anticipated that as many as 20 churches may participate in this first offering. Due to the expense of travel and lodging, the fee scale for congregations could be $500 outside of the Metroplex and $800 in the Metroplex. The total cost to the presbytery for 20 churches would be approximately $45,000.

c. Grace Presbytery, through the Council, Staff and facilitators will promote New Beginnings to churches, and invite all churches to send 5-8 key leaders to a presentation in late April, 2014, called “Come and See,” which is led by a member of the PCUSA Office of Church Growth at no charge to the presbytery.

d. Within the next month, congregations will be asked to commit to New Beginnings, and a New Beginnings Assessor will be assigned to each congregation for a time of assessment. This meeting with the congregation will also include the facilitator.

e. Within the month following the assessment, a follow-up leadership training, “Cluster Leader Event,” will occur for 5-8 key congregational leaders which will equip them to “analyze their assessment report, discover options, begin to develop a compelling vision for the congregation’s future, and strategize for how best to engage the congregation in a decision-making process.”

f. The Office of Church Growth continues to provide support by email, phone and resources.


g. The key leaders will lead the congregation through the discernment process with the facilitator as support.

h. The concluding phase would be that the congregation deciding the church’s identified future.

i. Implementation would be the responsibility of the congregation and key leaders, while being supported by facilitators as the process repeats itself periodically.

38. Authorized the Administrative Commission on Property to sell the North Beach Street property in Fort Worth owned by the presbytery for an amount of $1,350,000.00 pending conversations with the session of First Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth. [2/12/14]

39. Authorized $1,000,000.00 to be used from the sale of the North Beach Street property in Fort Worth to support the construction of the first unit of the Legacy New Church Development in Frisco. [2/12/14]

40. Received an update on the conversations between the Presbytery Council and Bethany Presbyterian Church of Dallas. [2/12/14]

41. Received an update on the possible sale of the Oakhurst Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth property. [2/12/14]

42. Appointed Ruling Elder Jack Moore of First Presbyterian Church of Longview as Vice Moderator of the Budget and Finance Committee in 2014.

Actions by the Committee on Ministry

1. Dissolved the pastoral relationship between: Rev. Mark Keffer and Grace Presbyterian Church of Plano effective December 31, 2013 with the following terms: Six month severance with benefits from January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014 for a total of $40,041.54.

2. Approved the dissolution of Certified Christian Educator Ron Motley and Westminster

Presbyterian Church of Corsicana as Director of Christian Education effective December 31, 2013 at the following terms: four months’ severance with benefits from January 1, 2014 through April 30, 2014 for a total of $24,836.

3. Approved Rev. Esther Choi to labor outside the bounds of presbytery at Third Presbyterian Church of Richmond through June 30, 2014.

4. Approved Rev. Ed Wolf to labor outside the bounds of presbytery to co-officiate a funeral on

December 12, 2013.

5. Approved Rev. Jim Tom Ainsworth of New Covenant Presbytery to labor inside the bounds of presbytery to preach on December 8, 2013 at First Presbyterian Church of Palestine.

6. Approved Dr. Robert Burns of Donegal Presbytery to labor inside the bounds of presbytery

to co-officiate a baptism for his granddaughter at First Presbyterian Church of Rockwall on December 22, 2013.


7. Approved the Rev. Doug Blanton of Mission Presbytery to labor inside the bounds of

presbytery as Stated Supply of First Presbyterian Church of Troup.

8. Received the Rev. Robert Bigler, H.R. from Grand Canyon Presbytery effective November 19, 2013.

9. Received Rev. Caitlin Hendrix from John Knox Presbytery as chaplain at Presbyterian

Hospital, Texas Health Resources effective November 19, 2013.

10. Received Rev. Thomas Sharon from New Covenant Presbytery to be pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Mabank effective November 19, 2013.

11. Received Rev. Denise Odom from Eastern Oklahoma Presbytery as a Member At Large

effective February 18, 2014.

12. Dismissed Rev. Melissa Lopez to Mackinac Presbytery effective January 21, 2014.

13. Dismissed Rev. Jan Dittmar to Seattle Presbytery effective January 21, 2014.

14. Denied the request of Rev. Joe Warren to be transferred to Mission Presbytery.

15. Approved the request of First Presbyterian Church of Arlington to extend a contract to Rev. Russell Jonas III, as Interim Pastor and Moderator, full-time, effective January 20, 2014 to December 31, 2014, as requested at a session meeting on December 12, 2013, at the following annual terms: Compensation Cash Salary ................................................................................................................$45,000.00 Housing and Utility Allowance .................................................................................$30,000.00 Total Effective Salary ................................................................................................$75,000.00 Reimbursable Expenses Social Security Offset (at or below 7.65%) .................................................................$5,738.00 Business Travel/Automobile ........................................................................................$3,600.00 Continuing Education/Prof. Expenses .........................................................................$2,400.00 Benefits Board of Pension Dues ...............................................................................................$26,250.00 Study Leave ............................................................................................................ 2 weeks/year Vacation .................................................................................................................. 4 weeks/year Total Compensation Package ...................................................................................$112,988.00 Total Cost to the Church ..........................................................................................$112,988.00 Total Paid Directly to the Minister ............................................................................$80,738.00

15. Approved the request of NorthPark Presbyterian Church of Dallas to extend a call to

Candidate Kelly Staples (pending ordination) as Designated Associate Pastor, full-time, as


requested at a congregational session meeting on November 24, 2013 at the following annual terms: Compensation Cash Salary ................................................................................................................$18,000.00 Housing and Utility Allowance .................................................................................$25,200.00 Total Effective Salary ................................................................................................$43,200.00 Reimbursable Expenses Social Security Offset (at or below 7.65%) ..................................................................$3305.00 Business Travel/Automobile .........................................................................................$2300.00 Continuing Education and Prof. Expenses ....................................................................$1500.00 Benefits Board of Pension Dues ...............................................................................................$15,120.00 Study Leave ............................................................................................................ 2 weeks/year Vacation .................................................................................................................. 4 weeks/year Total Compensation Package .....................................................................................$65,425.00 Total Cost to the Church ............................................................................................$65,425.00 Total paid directly to minister ....................................................................................$46.505.00

16. Approved the request of First Presbyterian Church of Palestine to extend a contract to Rev.

Marwood Meredith, Stated Supply and Moderator, part-time at 20 hours/week, effective January 5, 2014 to January 4, 2015 at the following weekly terms: Compensation Cash Salary .....................................................................................................................$400.00 Total Effective Salary .....................................................................................................$400.00 Reimbursable Expenses Business Travel/Automobile ...........................................................................................$275.00 Benefits Total Compensation Package ..........................................................................................$475.00 Total Cost to the Church .................................................................................................$475.00 Total paid directly to minister .........................................................................................$400.00

17. Approved the request of Trinity Presbyterian Church of The Colony to extend a contract to

Rev. Charles G. Schneider as Stated Supply and Moderator, full-time, effective January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 as requested at a session meeting on December 22, 2013 at the following annual terms: Compensation Cash Salary ................................................................................................................$18,200.00 Housing and Utility Allowance .................................................................................$25,000.00 Total Effective Salary ................................................................................................$43,200.00 Reimbursable Expenses Social Security Offset (at or below 7.65%) .................................................................$3,305.00 Business Travel/Automobile ........................................................................................$2,000.00 Continuing Education and Prof. Expenses ...................................................................$1,000.00


Benefits Board of Pension Dues ...............................................................................................$15,120.00 Study Leave ............................................................................................................ 2 weeks/year Vacation .................................................................................................................. 4 weeks/year Total Compensation Package .....................................................................................$64,525.00 Total Cost to the Church ............................................................................................$64,525.00 Total paid directly to minister ....................................................................................$46,505.00

18. Approved the request of First Presbyterian Church of Arlington to change the contract for

Rev. Fred H. Babb as Temporary Supply and Moderator part-time at 20 hours/week, effective November 12, 2013 to January 6, 2014 at the following monthly terms: [Date of COM action: 11/19/13] Compensation Cash Salary ..................................................................................................................$2,600.00 Housing and Utility Allowance ......................................................................................$800.00 Total Effective Salary ..................................................................................................$3,400.00 Social Security Offset at 8.24% ......................................................................................$280.16 Reimbursable Expenses Business Travel/Automobile ................................................................. $.56 per vouchered mile Benefits Board of Pension Dues ....................................................................................................$408.00 Total Compensation Package .......................................................................................$3,400.00 Total Cost to the Church ..............................................................................................$3,680.16 Total paid directly to minister .......................................................................................$3272.16

19. Approved the request of Pine Grove Presbyterian Church of Clarksville to change the

contract for Commissioned Ruling Elder Cindy Burnett, part-time, with the following authority: to moderate the session, administer the sacraments, and officiate at marriages effective January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014, at the following terms: [Date of COM action: 2/2/2014] Compensation Cash Salary ........................................................................................................... $250.00/week Total Compensation Package ..........................................................................................$250.00 Total Cost to the Church .................................................................................................$250.00 Total paid directly to minister .........................................................................................$250.00

20. Approved the request of Corinth Presbyterian Church of Parker to change the contract for

Rev. Sally Brown, H.R. as part-time pulpit supply and moderator at the following terms: Cash Salary of $125 each time she preaches or moderates a session meeting.

21. Approved the request of DeSoto Presbyterian Church of DeSoto to change the contract for Rev. Karen Kay Estes as Stated Supply and Moderator, part-time at 20 hours/week effective February 1, 2014 to January 31, 2015 as requested at a session meeting on January 19, 2014 at the following annual terms: [Date of COM action:2/18/14]


Compensation Cash Salary ..................................................................................................................15,600.00 Total Effective Salary ................................................................................................$15,600.00 Reimbursable Expenses Business Travel/Automobile ...........................................................................................$400.00 Continuing Education and Prof. Expenses ......................................................................$700.00 Benefits Board of Pension Dues ...............................................................................................$11,532.00 Study Leave ............................................................................................................ 2 weeks/year Vacation .................................................................................................................. 4 weeks/year Total Compensation Package .................................................................................... $28,232/00 Total Cost to the Church ............................................................................................$28,232.00 Total paid directly to minister ....................................................................................$15,600.00

22. Approved the request of Flower Mound Presbyterian Church of Flower Mound to change the

contract for Rev. Edward Charles Wolf as Stated Supply and Moderator, part-time at maximum of 25 hours/week effective February 4, 2014 to February 3, 2015 at the following annual terms: [Date of COM action: 2/18/14] Compensation Cash Salary ..................................................................................................................$8,000.00 Housing and Utility Allowance .................................................................................$19,000.00 Total Effective Salary ..................................................................................................27,000.00 Reimbursable Expenses Business Expenses/Travel/Automobile .......................................................................$1,000.00 Benefits Board of Pension Dues ...............................................................................................$12,900.00 Study Leave ............................................................................................................ 2 weeks/year Vacation .................................................................................................................. 4 weeks/year Total Compensation Package .....................................................................................$40,900.00 Total Cost to the Church ............................................................................................$40,900.00 Total paid directly to minister ....................................................................................$27,900.00

23. Approved the request of First Presbyterian Church of Hamilton to change the contract for

Rev. Thomas G. Allen, Temporary Supply, part-time at 15 hours/month, effective January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014, at the following annual terms. [Date of COM action: 2/18/2014] Compensation Cash Salary ................................................................................................................$10,400.00 Reimbursable Expenses Business Travel//Expenses/Continuing Ed. .................................................................$3,667.00 Benefits Total Compensation Package .....................................................................................$14,067.00 Total Cost to the Church ............................................................................................$14,067.00 Total paid directly to minister ....................................................................................$10,400.00


24. Approved the request of St. Stephen Presbyterian Church of Irving to change the contract for

Rev. Ronald P. Salfen as Stated Supply and Moderator, full time, effective January 2, 2014 to December 31, 2014 as requested at a session meeting on November 19, 2013 at the following annual terms: [Date of COM action: 2/18/14] Compensation Cash Salary ................................................................................................................$29,500.00 Housing and Utility Allowance .................................................................................$15,000.00 Total Effective Salary ................................................................................................$44,500.00 Reimbursable Expenses Social Security Offset (at or below 7.65%) .................................................................$1,540.00 Business Travel/Automobile ...........................................................................................$600.00 Continuing Education and Prof. Expenses ...................................................................$1,500.00 Benefits Board of Pension Dues ...............................................................................................$15,575.00 Study Leave ............................................................................................................ 2 weeks/year Vacation ................................................................................................................... 4weeks/year Total Compensation Package .....................................................................................$63,715.00 Total Cost to the Church ............................................................................................$63,715.00 Total paid directly to minister ....................................................................................$46,040.00

25. Approved the request of Kerens Presbyterian Church of Kerens to change the contract for

Rev. Darla Blatnik as Stated Supply and Moderator, part-time at 20 hours/month, effective January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 as requested at a session meeting on December 17, 2013, at the following monthly terms: [Date of COM action: 2/18/2014] Compensation Housing and Utility Allowance ......................................................................................$900.00 Total Compensation Package ..........................................................................................$900.00 Total Cost to the Church .................................................................................................$900.00 Total paid directly to minister .........................................................................................$900.00

26. Approved the request of St. Barnabas Presbyterian Church of Richardson to change the

contract for Rev. Laura Fitzgibbon, as Interim Associate Pastor, full-time, effective December 1, 2013 to December 1, 2014 as requested at a session meeting on November 17, 2013 at the following annual terms: [Date of COM action: 2/18/2014] Compensation Cash Salary ..................................................................................................................$7,200.00 Housing and Utility Allowance .................................................................................$36,000.00 Total Effective Salary ................................................................................................$43,200.00 Reimbursable Expenses Social Security Offset (at or below 7.65%) .................................................................$3,304.80 Business Travel/Automobile ...........................................................................................$500.00 Continuing Education and Prof. Expenses ......................................................................$500.00



27. Approved the request of Presbyterian Church of Salado to change the contract for Rev. Carl

V. Thompson, Jr., Stated Supply and Moderator, part-time at 20 hours/week, effective January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 as requested at a session meeting on October 20, 2013, at the following terms: [Date of COM action: 11/19/13] Compensation Cash Salary ................................................................................................................$13,008.00 Housing and Utility Allowance .................................................................................$28,800.00 Total Effective Salary ................................................................................................$41,808.00 Reimbursable Expenses Business Travel/Automobile ........................................................................................$2,000.00 Benefits Study Leave ............................................................................................................ 2 weeks/year Vacation .................................................................................................................. 8 weeks/year Total Compensation Package .....................................................................................$43,808.00 Total Cost to the Church ............................................................................................$43,808.00 Total paid directly to minister ....................................................................................$41,808.00

28. Approved the request of El Calvario Presbyterian Church of Waco to change the contract for

Rev. Susan Finck-Lockhart, Stated Supply and Moderator, part-time, effective January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 as requested at a session meeting on December 22, 2014 at the following weekly terms: [Date of COM action: 2/18/2014] Compensation Cash Salary .............................................................................................................. $25.00/hour Housing and Utility Allowance ......................................................................................$165.00

29. Approved the request of First Presbyterian Church of Commerce to extend a call to

Candidate Krista Rasco, (pending ordination) as Pastor, full-time, effective March 10, 2014 as requested at a congregational meeting on January 19, 2014 with a recorded vote of 47 yes, 0 no at the following annual terms. The church will pay all moving expenses.

Compensation Cash Salary ................................................................................................................$23,200.00 Housing and Utility Allowance .................................................................................$20,000.00 Total Effective Salary ................................................................................................$43,200.00 Reimbursable Expenses Social Security Offset (at or below 7.65%) .................................................................$3,304.80


Business Travel/Automobile ........................................................................................$3,000.00 Business Travel/Automobile ................................................................ $ .56 per vouchered mile Continuing Education and Prof. Expenses ...................................................................$1,000.00 Benefits Board of Pension Dues ...............................................................................................$15,120.00 Study Leave ............................................................................................................ 2 weeks/year Vacation .................................................................................................................. 4 weeks/year Total Compensation Package .....................................................................................$65,624.80 Total Cost to the Church ............................................................................................$65,624.80 Total paid directly to minister ....................................................................................$46,504.80

30. Approved the request of First Presbyterian Church of Denison and Grand Avenue

Presbyterian Church of Sherman to extend a call to Rev. Lander Bethel as Pastor, full-time beginning January 1, 2014. The following figures are annual and will be paid one-half by each church. The date of the congregational meeting recommending this call for First Presbyterian Church of Denison was June 23, 2013, with the vote 29 yes and 5 no. For Grand Avenue Presbyterian Church of Sherman the congregational meeting was August 11, 2013, with the vote 30 yes, 1 no, and 1 abstain. The date of the joint session meeting determining the terms of call was October 14, 2013. The recorded vote was 8 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain. The congregational meeting of First Presbyterian Church of Denison approving the terms of call was October 27, 2013. The congregational meeting of Grand Avenue Presbyterian Church of Sherman approving the terms of call was December 1, 2013.

Compensation Cash Salary ................................................................................................................$21,000.00 Housing and Utility Allowance .................................................................................$20,000.00 Deferred Income ..........................................................................................................$6,000.00 Social Security Offset (above 7.65%) ..........................................................................$3,136.50 Total Effective Salary ................................................................................................$50,136.50 Reimbursable Expenses Social Security Offset (at or below 7.65%) .................................................................$3,136.50 Business Travel/Automobile ........................................................................................$6,000.00 Continuing Education and Prof. Expenses ...................................................................$6,400.00 Deferred Continuing Education for Sabbatical Leave after 6 years .......................................................................................................$1,078.65 Benefits Board of Pension Dues ..............................................................................................$17, 547.78 Study Leave ............................................................................................................ 3 weeks/year Vacation .................................................................................................................. 4 weeks/year Sabbatical Leave ........................................................................................ 6 weeks after 6 years Total Compensation Package .....................................................................................$84,299.43 Total Cost to the Church ............................................................................................$84,299.43 Total paid directly to minister ....................................................................................$47,273.00


31. Approved the request of First Presbyterian Church of Denton to extend a call to Rev. Paul R. Dunklau as Pastor, full-time, as requested at a session meeting on January 19, 2014, pending Congregational vote and approval by Grace Presbytery at the following annual terms: Compensation Cash Salary ................................................................................................................$19,200.00 Housing and Utility Allowance .................................................................................$28,800.00 Total Effective Salary ................................................................................................$48,000.00 Reimbursable Expenses Social Security Offset (at or below 7.65%) .................................................................$3,672.00 Business Travel/Automobile ........................................................................................$2,028.00 Continuing Education and Prof. Expenses ...................................................................$1,000.00 Benefits Board of Pension Dues ...............................................................................................$16,800.00 Study Leave ............................................................................................................ 2 weeks/year Vacation .................................................................................................................. 4 weeks/year Total Compensation Package .....................................................................................$71,500.00 Total Cost to the Church ............................................................................................$71,500.00 Total paid directly to minister ....................................................................................$51,672.00

32. Approved the request of Grace Presbyterian Church of Arlington to change the terms of call

for Rev. Craig Sanders as Pastor, full-time, January 1, 2014 at the following annual terms: Compensation Cash Salary ................................................................................................................$37,152.00 Housing and Utility Allowance .................................................................................$33,921.00 Total Effective Salary ................................................................................................$71,073.00 Reimbursable Expenses Business Travel/Automobile ........................................................................................$2,000.00 Continuing Education and Prof. Expenses ...................................................................$2,000.00 Benefits Board of Pension Dues ...............................................................................................$24,875.55 Study Leave ............................................................................................................ 2 weeks/year Vacation .................................................................................................................. 4 weeks/year Total Compensation Package .....................................................................................$99,948.00 Total Cost to the Church ............................................................................................$99,948.00 Total paid directly to minister ....................................................................................$71,073.00

33. Approved the request of Eastminster Presbyterian Church of Dallas to change the terms of

call for Rev. Sherry Kay Holloman as Pastor full-time, effective January 1, 2014 as requested at a congregational meeting on November 3, 2014 at the following annual terms. The date of the annual review of terms of call required by the Book of Order (G-2.0804) was October 20, 2013. [Date of COM action: 2/18//2014] Compensation Cash Salary ................................................................................................................. $23,376.00


Housing and Utility Allowance .................................................................................. $37,500.00 Deferred Income ........................................................................................................... $1,000.00 Dental ............................................................................................................................ $1,080.00 Total Effective Salary ................................................................................................. $62,956.00 Reimbursable Expenses Business Travel/Automobile ......................................................................................... $4,200.00 Continuing Education and Prof. Expenses .................................................................... $2,600.00 Benefits Board of Pension Dues ................................................................................................ $22,035.00 Study Leave ............................................................................................................. 2 weeks/year Vacation ................................................................................................................... 4 weeks/year Sabbatical Leave .......................................................................................... 30 days after 4 years Total Compensation Package ...................................................................................... $91,791.00 Total Cost to the Church ............................................................................................. $91,791.00 Total paid directly to minister ..................................................................................... $60,876.00

34. Approved the request of John Calvin Presbyterian Church of Dallas to change the terms of

call for Rev. Carolyn H. Mitchell, as Pastor, full-time, January 1, 2014 as requested at a congregational meeting on January 26, 2014 at the following annual terms: [Date of COM action: 2/18//2014] Compensation Cash Salary ................................................................................................................$13,169.00 Housing and Utility Allowance .................................................................................$30,900.00 Total Effective Salary ................................................................................................$44,069.00 Reimbursable Expenses Business Travel/Automobile ........................................................................................$2,000.00 Continuing Education and Prof. Expenses ...................................................................$3,000.00 Benefits Board of Pension Dues ...............................................................................................$15,425.00 Study Leave ............................................................................................................ 2 weeks/year Vacation .................................................................................................................. 4 weeks/year Total Compensation Package .....................................................................................$64,494.00 Total Cost to the Church ............................................................................................$64,494.00 Total paid directly to minister ....................................................................................$44,069.00

35. Approved the request of First Presbyterian Church of Henderson to change the terms of call

for Rev. Candice L. Klein, as Pastor full-time, effective January 1. 2014 as requested at a congregational meeting on January 12, 2014 at the following annual terms. The date of the annual review of terms of call required by the Book of Order (G-2.0804) was September 19, 2013. [Date of COM action: 2/18/2014] Compensation Cash Salary ................................................................................................................$29,378.00 Housing and Utility Allowance .................................................................................$21,893.34 Social Security Offset (above 7.65%) ........................................................................$51,271.34


Reimbursable Expenses Social Security Offset (at or below 7.65%) .................................................................$2,874.00 Business Travel/Automobile ........................................................................................$4,500.00 Continuing Education and Prof. Expenses ...................................................................$2,000.00 Benefits Board of Pension Dues ...............................................................................................$17,944.00 Study Leave ............................................................................................................ 2 weeks/year Vacation .................................................................................................................. 4 weeks/year Total Compensation Package .....................................................................................$78,590.30 Total Cost to the Church ............................................................................................$78,590.30 Total paid directly to minister ....................................................................................$54,145.34

36. Approved the request of Woodhaven Presbyterian Church of Irving to change the terms of

call for Rev. Diane M. Baldwin, as Pastor, full-time, effective January 1, 2014 as requested at a congregational meeting on January 12, 2014 at the following annual terms. The date of the annual review of terms of call required by the Book of Order (G-2.0804) was January 12, 2014. [Date of COM action2/18/14]

Compensation Cash Salary ................................................................................................................$39,900.00 Housing and Utility Allowance .................................................................................$30,000.00 Dental Insurance .............................................................................................................$418.00 Total Effective Salary ................................................................................................$70,318.00 Reimbursable Expenses Social Security Offset (at or below 7.65%) .................................................................$5,379.00 Business Travel/Automobile ........................................................................................$4,400.00 Continuing Education and Prof. Expenses ...................................................................$1,500.00 Benefits Board of Pension Dues ...............................................................................................$24,611.00 Study Leave ............................................................................................................ 2 weeks/year Vacation .................................................................................................................. 4 weeks/year Total Compensation Package ...................................................................................$106,208.00 Total Cost to the Church ..........................................................................................$106.208.00 Total paid directly to minister ....................................................................................$75.279.00

37. Approved the request of West Plano Presbyterian Church of Plano to change the terms of call

for Rev. David Batchelder as Pastor, full-time, January 1, 2014 as requested at a congregational meeting on January 14, 2014 at the following annual terms. [Date of COM action: 2/18/2014] Compensation Cash Salary ................................................................................................................$44,862.00 Housing and Utility Allowance .................................................................................$26,820.00 Deferred Income ..........................................................................................................$1,700.00 Bonus ..............................................................................................................................$649.70 Total Effective Salary ................................................................................................$76,731.70


Reimbursable Expenses Social Security Offset (at or below 7.65%) .................................................................$5,739.93 Business Travel/Automobile ........................................................................................$2,754.00 Continuing Education and Prof. Expenses ...................................................................$1,621.00 Benefits Board of Pension Dues ...............................................................................................$26,856.10 Study Leave ............................................................................................................ 2 weeks/year Vacation ................................................................................................................... 4weeks/year Total Compensation Package ...................................................................................$113,702.73 Total Cost to the Church ..........................................................................................$113,702.73 Total paid directly to minister ....................................................................................$78.071.63

38. Approved the request of Northwood Presbyterian Church of Texarkana to change the terms

of call for Rev. Cheryl Bourne as Pastor, full-time, February 1, 2014 as requested at a congregational meeting on January 26, 2014 at the following annual terms: [Date of COM action: 2/18/14] Compensation Cash Salary ...............................................................................................................$34,000.00 Housing and Utility Allowance ................................................................................$15,000.00 Total Effective Salary ...............................................................................................$49,000.00 Reimbursable Expenses Social Security Offset (at or below 7.65%) ...............................................................$3,258.50 Continuing Education and Prof. Expenses .................................................................$1,000.00 Benefits Board of Pension Dues .............................................................................................$17,150.00 Study Leave ........................................................................................................... 2 weeks/year Vacation ................................................................................................................. 4 weeks/year Total Compensation Package ...................................................................................$70,408.50 Total Cost to the Church ..........................................................................................$70,408.50 Total paid directly to minister ..................................................................................$52,258.50

39. Approved the request of First Presbyterian Church of Waco to change the terms of call for

Rev. Deidre Carson as Associate Pastor, full-time, effective January 1, 2014 as requested at a congregational meeting on October 13, 2013 at the following annual terms. [Date of COM action: 2/18/14] Compensation Cash Salary ................................................................................................................$26,019.00 Housing and Utility Allowance .................................................................................$17,900.00 Total Effective Salary ................................................................................................$44,178.00 Social Security Offset (above 7.65%) .............................................................................$259.00 Reimbursable Expenses Social Security Offset (at or below 7.65%) .................................................................$3,360.00 Business Travel/Automobile ........................................................................................$2,000.00 Continuing Education and Prof. Expenses ...................................................................$2,575.00



40. Approved the request of First Presbyterian Church of Waco to change the terms of call for

Rev. Leslie King as Pastor, full-time, effective January 1, 2014 as requested at a congregational meeting on October 13, 2013 at the following annual terms: [Date of COM action: 2/18/14] Compensation Cash Salary ................................................................................................................$47,741.00 Housing and Utility Allowance .................................................................................$37,132.00 Total Effective Salary ................................................................................................$85,769.00 Other income ...................................................................................................................$393.00 Social Security Offset (above 7.65%) .............................................................................$503.00 Reimbursable Expenses Social Security Offset (at or below 7.65%) .................................................................$6,523.00 Business Travel/Automobile ........................................................................................$2,500.00 Continuing Education and Prof. Expenses ...................................................................$3,713.00 Benefits Board of Pension Dues ...............................................................................................$30,019.00 Study Leave ............................................................................................................ 2 weeks/year Vacation .................................................................................................................. 4 weeks/year Total Compensation Package ...................................................................................$128,524.00 Total Cost to the Church ..........................................................................................$128,524.00 Total paid directly to minister ....................................................................................$91,899.00

41. Approved the request of Central Presbyterian Church of Waco to change the terms of call for

Rev. Charles R. Packard as Pastor full-time, effective January 1, 2014 as requested at a congregational meeting on January 26, 2014 at the following annual terms: The date of the annual review of terms of call required by the Book of Order (G-2.0804) was January 21, 2014. [Date of COM action: 2/18/14] Compensation Cash Salary ................................................................................................................$24,264.89 Housing and Utility Allowance .................................................................................$29,252.92 Total Effective Salary ................................................................................................$53,517.81 Reimbursable Expenses Business Travel/Automobile ........................................................................................$3,000.00 Continuing Education and Prof. Expenses ...................................................................$3,871.00 Benefits


Board of Pension Dues ...............................................................................................$18,731.24 Study Leave ............................................................................................................ 2 weeks/year Vacation .................................................................................................................. 4 weeks/year Total Compensation Package .....................................................................................$79,120.05 Total Cost to the Church ............................................................................................$79,120.05 Total paid directly to minister ....................................................................................$53,517.81

42. Approved the request of Grace First Presbyterian Church of Weatherford to change the terms

of call for Rev. Charles Bruner as Pastor, full-time, January 1, 2014 as requested at a congregational meeting on November 21, 2013 at the following annual terms: [Date of COM action: 2/18/2014] Compensation Cash Salary ................................................................................................................$32,773.00 Housing and Utility Allowance .................................................................................$28,125.00 Total Effective Salary ................................................................................................$61,258.00 Social Security Offset (above 7.65%) .............................................................................$360.00 Reimbursable Expenses Social Security Offset (at or below 7.65%) .................................................................$4,658.00 Business Travel/Automobile ........................................................................................$3,000.00 Continuing Education and Prof. Expenses ...................................................................$3,200.00 Benefits Board of Pension Dues ...............................................................................................$21,440.00 Study Leave ............................................................................................................ 2 weeks/year Vacation .................................................................................................................. 4 weeks/year Total Compensation Package .....................................................................................$93,556.00 Total Cost to the Church ............................................................................................$93,556.00 Total paid directly to minister ....................................................................................$65,916.00

43. Approved the request of Grace First Presbyterian Church of Weatherford to change the terms

of call for Rev. David Slyter as Associate Pastor, full-time, January 1, 2014 as requested at a congregational meeting on November 21, 2013 at the following annual terms: [Date of COM action: 2/18/2014] Compensation Cash Salary ................................................................................................................$23,273.00 Housing and Utility Allowance .................................................................................$23,273.00 Total Effective Salary ................................................................................................$46,821.00 Social Security Offset (above 7.65%) .............................................................................$275.00 Reimbursable Expenses Social Security Offset (at or below 7.65%) .................................................................$3,561.00 Business Travel/Automobile ........................................................................................$3,000.00 Continuing Education and Prof. Expenses ...................................................................$3,000.00 Benefits Board of Pension Dues ...............................................................................................$16,388.00 Study Leave ............................................................................................................ 2 weeks/year


Vacation .................................................................................................................. 4 weeks/year Total Compensation Package .....................................................................................$72,770.00 Total Cost to the Church ............................................................................................$72,770.00 Total paid directly to minister ....................................................................................$50,382.00

44. Approved the following Installation and Ordination Commissions

a. Approved the Installation Commission to install Rev. Thomas Sharon as pastor of First

Presbyterian Church of Mabank on January 19, 2014. Grace Presbytery Teaching Elders: Rev. Stacy Ikard (moderator) Canyon Creek, Richardson; Rev. Paul Sherwood, First, Athens; Rev. Carolyn Mitchell, John Calvin, Dallas (preacher), Rev. David Fletcher, HR (Charge to Pastor); Ruling Elders: Cindy Miller, Westminster, Corsicana; Jimmy Chapman, First, Henderson, (charge to congregation), Carolyn Prince, First, Mabank; Rev. Linda Sharon (New Covenant Presbytery) to sit with the Commission.

b. Approved the Installation Commission to install Rev. Steven Jeavons as Designated Pastor of El Divino Salvador Presbyterian Church of Dallas on November 17, 2013. Grace Presbytery Teaching Elders: Rev. Stacy Ikard, (Moderator) Canyon Creek; Rev. Marshall Zieman (To Preach), Rev. Russell Jonas, First, Dallas, (To Charge the Pastor); Rev. Samuel Kim, Binnerri Presbyterian Church of Richardson; Grace Presbytery Ruling Elders: Man Ho Park from Binnerri Presbyterian Church of (Richardson), Deanna Tapia from El Divino Salvador Presbyterian Church of (Dallas), Joyce Williams, St. Philip Presbyterian Church of (Hurst) (To Charge the Congregation); Guest: Joanna Kim, Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church to participate in and sit with the commission.

c. Approved the following Installation Commission to install Rev. Leigh Benish as Associate Pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church of Temple on November 24, 2013 at 5 p.m. Grace Presbytery Teaching Elders: Rev. Stacy Ikard (Moderator ), Rev. David Pussman (To Preach), Rev. Deidre Carson (To Charge the Pastor), Rev. Ken Ritchie (To Charge the Congregation); Grace Presbytery Ruling Elders: Mary Ann Ray from Grace Presbyterian Church of (Temple), Annette Griesbach from First Presbyterian Church of (Rockdale), Danna Kluth, from First Presbyterian Church of (Temple).

d. Approved the following Ordination and Installation Commission to ordain and install Pepa Cislo as Associate Pastor of Faithbridge Presbyterian Church of Frisco on January 26, 2014 at 4 p.m. Grace Presbytery Teaching Elders: Rev. Stacy Ikard, Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church of Richardson (Moderator), Rev. David Schaefers Richardson, First Presbyterian, Rev. David Murad Dallas, Presbyterian Pan American School, Rev. Sally Brown, Parker, Corinth and Grace Presbytery Ruling Elders: Mrs. Tammy Stepka Garland, First Presbyterian, Mrs. Cynthia Petty Eastminster, Dallas, Mr. Neil McKown Tyler, First Presbyterian, Mrs. Amy Guest Frisco, Faithbridge (charge the congregation); and Rev’s Mark and Cheryl Goodman Morris, San Francisco Presbytery to sit with the Commission and charge the Ordinand; and the Rev. Gail Koering to sit with the Commission and preach.


45. Approved the request of Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church of Dallas to change the contract for Rev. Robert M. Poteet, H.R. as Parish Associate, part-time, at 10 hours/week, effective November 1, 2013 to October 31, 2014 at the following weekly terms. [Date of COM action: 11/19/13] Compensation Cash Salary .....................................................................................................................$282.30 Total Effective Salary .....................................................................................................$282.30 Reimbursable Expenses Business Travel/Automobile .............................................................. $ .565 per vouchered mile

46. Sent a letter to the associate pastoral staff of Highland Park Presbyterian Church of Dallas

asking them to be in correspondence with Grace Presbytery not later than December 1, 2013 as to their intention to remain ministers within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

47. Approved a Shared Grant with the Board of Pensions for a teaching elder.

48. Validated the ministry of Rev. Caitlin Hendrix as chaplain at Texas Health Resource Presbyterian Hospital, Dallas effective November 19, 2013 to November 18, 2014.

49. Approved the Committee on Ministry minutes of October 15, 2013.

50. Approved the Committee on Ministry minutes of November 19, 2013.

51. Approved the Committee on Ministry minutes of January 21, 2014.

52. Received the report that the contract between Rev. Kathy Vineyard and First Presbyterian Church of Killeen will conclude effective February 28, 2014. Rev. Thomas Allen moderated the congregational and session meeting on January 19, 2019. The session voted to ask Grace Presbytery to send an Administrative Commission to work with them.

53. Received a report from the Administrative Commission for the Church of the Redeemer Presbyterian Church of Texarkana that their final worship celebration will be on February 16, 2014. They will be recognized at the September presbytery meeting.

54. Approved the request of the session of First Presbyterian Church of Denton for Rev. Paul

Dunklau to become installed pastor from Stated Supply position, pending vote of the congregation and Grace Presbytery.

55. Approved the following moderators for Sessions:

a. John Pflug to moderate First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh effective January 1, 2014 b. Charlie Packard to moderate First Presbyterian Church of Marlin (AC) effective January

1, 2014 c. Charles Schneider to moderate Trinity Presbyterian Church of The Colony effective

January 1, 2014 d. Harry Meissner to moderate Alpine Presbyterian Church of Longview effective January


1, 2014 e. John Williams to moderate Covenant Presbyterian Church of Sherman effective May 1,

2014 f. Tom Allen to moderate First Presbyterian Church of Killeen effective January 19, 2014

and February, 2014.

Actions by the Committee on Preparation for Ministry

1. Approved the November 7, 2013 minutes and December 12, 2013 minutes.

2. Sustained the final assessment and cleared Candidate Alissa King (First Presbyterian Church of Garland) to circulate her Personal Information Form.

3. Sustained the preaching requirement for Candidate Alissa King (First Presbyterian Church of

Garland).

4. Sustained the preaching requirement for Candidate Hailey Malcolm (NorthPark Presbyterian Church of Dallas).

5. Sustained the following Annual Consultations and approved continuance under care:

a. Kristi Click (NorthPark Park, Dallas) b. Dale Montgomery (Central, Waxahachie) c. Linda Lotspeich (Faithbridge, Frisco)

6. Removed Imeine Ukhun (Central Presbyterian Church of Paris) from care of Grace Presbytery as an Inquirer per his request effective November 7, 2013.

7. Removed Simon King’ori (Highland Park Presbyterian Church of Dallas) from care of Grace Presbytery as an Inquirer per his request effective November 7, 2013.

8. Removed Laura Murray (Highland Park Presbyterian Church of Dallas) from care of Grace

Presbytery as a candidate per her request effective November 7, 2013.

9. Transferred Candidate Kaci Porter (First Presbyterian Church of Tyler) to the care of New Castle Presbytery effective January 9, 2014.

10. Removed Chris Konker (Highland Park Presbyterian Church of Dallas) as a candidate from care of Grace Presbytery. He was ordained in Whitewater Valley Presbytery in 2011.

11. Enrolled Jean Paul Marshall (First Presbyterian Church of Mesquite) as an inquirer under care of Grace Presbytery effective December 12, 2013.

Actions by the Board of Trustees 1. Approved the minutes of the June 4, 2013 meeting as presented. [9/10/13]

2. Reviewed the written Investments Report from Texas Presbyterian Foundation. [9/10/13]


3. Received an Investments Report from Merrill Lynch by Mr. C.T. Scott, First Vice President for Wealth Management of Merrill Lynch. [9/10/13]

4. Received the following financial reports from Treasurer Ken Johnson. [9/10/13]

a. Unaudited Income and Expenses Report as of July 31, 2013 b. Unaudited Balance Sheet as of July 31, 2013 c. Unaudited Operating Cash Receipts and Disbursements as of July 31, 2013 d. Loan Information Report as of July 31, 2013 e. Property Expenses Report as of July 31, 2013 f. Receipts from Congregational Pledges Report as of July 31, 2013 g. Unaudited Income and Expense Statement as of July 31, 2013 h. Unaudited Designated Funds Report as of July 31, 2013 i. Unaudited Restricted and Unrestricted Funds Report as of July 31, 2013

5. Voted to add Vicky Roberts, Financial Coordinator, as a signatory on Capital One bank

accounts. [9/10/13]

6. Voted to the transfer $550,000 in excess funds from the BankOne operating account to Texas Presbyterian Foundation Operating Reserve in order for it to be invested in the TPF Balanced Fund. [9/10/13]

7. Received an update on presbytery’s real estate and the Administrative Commission on Property transactions. [9/10/13]

8. Approved the minutes of the September 10, 2013 meeting as presented. [12/3/13]

9. Received the following financial reports from Treasurer Ken Johnson. [12/3/13] a. Unaudited Income and Expenses Report as of October 31, 2013 b. Unaudited Balance Sheet as of October 31, 2013 c. Unaudited Operating Cash Receipts and Disbursements as of October 31, 2013 d. Property Expenses Report as of October 31, 2013 e. Receipts from Congregational Pledges Report as of October 31, 2013 f. Unaudited Income and Expense Statement as of October 31, 2013 g. Unaudited Designated Funds Report as of October 31, 2013 h. Unaudited Restricted and Unrestricted Funds Report as of October 31, 2013 i. Loan Information Report concerning congregational indebtedness

10. Reviewed the written Investments Report from Texas Presbyterian Foundation dated December 3, 2013 as presented by John Furlow. He also introduced Stephanie Ray and Kristi Posewitz. [12/3/13]

11. Received the written Investments Report from Merrill Lynch dated November 21, 2013. [12/3/13]

12. Received a report concerning legal fees and payment sources. [12/3/13]

13. Discussed the long term fixed income portfolio strategy. [12/3/13]


14. Approved the following dates for the 2014 stated meetings of the Board of Trustees. [12/3/13] a. February 4, 2014 b. May 6, 2014 c. September 30, 2014 d. December 2, 2014

15. Introduced new and continuing members of the Board of Trustees. [2/4/14]

16. Approved the minutes of the December 2, 2013 meeting as presented. [2/4/14]

17. Elected the following officers for the Board of Trustees: Ruling Elder Pruitt Ashworth, President and Rev. Gerald L. Tyer, Secretary and Registered Agent for Grace Presbytery, Inc. [2/4/14]

18. Approved the following Certificate of Incumbency: “I, Gerald L. Tyer, the duly elected, acting and qualified Stated Clerk and Secretary of Grace Presbytery, Inc. (the “Corporation”), do hereby certify that the following persons hold the offices set forth opposite their respective names and as such are authorized to sign any loan documents or other contracts on behalf of the Corporation and that the signatures are their true and authentic signatures. Pruitt Ashworth, President; Nicole Bates, Vice President/Assistant Secretary; Janet DeVries, General Presbyter; Frank Diaz, Vice President/Assistant Secretary; Kenneth Johnson, Treasurer; Daniel Klein, Vice President/Assistant Secretary; Karen Montgomery, Vice President/Assistant Secretary; Jack Moore, Vice President/Assistant Secretary; Stephen Plunkett, Vice President/Assistant Secretary; Gerald L. Tyer, Stated Clerk and Trustee Secretary; Melinda Veatch, Moderator of Presbytery Council; Elizabeth Williams, Vice President/Assistant Secretary.”

19. Reaffirmed the following policies: [2/4/14]

a. That the Board of Trustees designate President Pruitt Ashworth to function as authorized spokesperson for the Board.

b. That any two Trustees be authorized to execute any directive passed by the Presbytery or its duly authorized agencies without further formal endorsement by the Board of Trustees.

c. That any two officers available be empowered to sign or the General Presbyter, or the Stated Clerk be authorized to sign documents on their behalf relating to church loans or property with written approval from the President or another trustee appointed by the President to act on his behalf.

d. That the officers and trustees liability policy be renewed for the period of January 1, 2014 to January 1, 2015, with a limit of liability of $1,000,000.

e. That the Presbytery staff supply the Trustees with authorizing minutes when they are requested to sign a legal instrument.

20. Received the following written financial reports from Treasurer Ken Johnson as presented by Vicki Roberts. [2/4/14]

a. Unaudited Income and Expenses Report as of November 30, 2013


b. Unaudited Balance Sheet as of November 30, 2013 c. Receipts from Congregational Pledges Report as of December 31, 2013

21. Reviewed the draft of the financial audit for 2012 as prepared by Lori K. Orta, P.C, and

approved it subject to any necessary revisions suggested by Ken Johnson and Vicki Roberts and accepted by the auditor. [2/4/14]

22. Confirmed the following dates for stated meetings for the Board of Trustees: May 6, 2014, September 30, 2014 (with a representative from Merrill Lynch), December 2, 2014 (with a representative from Texas Presbyterian Foundation), and February 3, 2015. [2/4/14]

23. Discussed property and investment issues. [2/4/14]

Presbytery Received the Following Items of Information

Information from the Presbytery Council Meeting:

1. Attendance at the November 20, 2013 Presbytery Council Meeting: Members: Ruling Elder Carol Adcock, Rev. Stuart Baskin (Moderator of Presbytery), Ruling Elder Fred Baur (Budget and Finance Committee), Rev. Lander Bethel, Ruling Elder Calvin Bluiett (Nominating Committee), Rev. Thomas Gibbons (Personnel), Rev. Stacy Ikard (Vice Moderator of Presbytery), Ruling Elder Ken Johnson (Treasurer), Ruling Elder Phyllis Kidwell (Congregational Support Committee), Ruling Elder Sam McAllister (Committee on Ministry), Rev. Andrew Odom, Rev. Gerry Tyer (Stated Clerk), Rev. Michael Waschevski, and Ruling Elder Paul Williams. Members Excused: Rev. Princeton Abaraoha (New Church Development Committee), Rev. Ben Dorr, Rev. Melinda Veatch, Ruling Elder John Walsh (Administrative Commission on Property), Ruling Elder Linda Willis (2015), Ruling Elder Miatta Wilson; Others Present: Rev. Jan DeVries (General Presbyter), Rev. Ronnie Holloman (Senior Director for Ministry), Rev. Robin Michalove (New Church Development), and Rev. Michael Thompson (Associate General Presbyter). [11/20/13]

2. Attendance at the January 15, 2014 Presbytery Council Meeting: Members: Rev. Stuart Baskin, Ruling Elder Fred Baur, (Budget and Finance Committee), Ruling Elder Calvin Bluiett (Nominating Committee); Ruling Elder Patricia Dean, Rev. Ben Dorr, Rev. Thomas Gibbons (Personnel), Rev. Stacy Ikard (Presbytery Moderator), Ruling Elder Kathy Jones (Committee on Ministry), Ruling Elder Mike Jones, (Administrative Commission on Property), Ruling Elder Phyllis Kidwell (Congregational Support Committee), Rev. Craig Krueger, Rev. Andrew Odom, Rev. Melinda Veatch (Moderator of Council), Rev. Michael Waschevski, Ruling Elder Paul Williams (Presbytery Vice Moderator), Ruling Elder Linda Willis, Ruling Elder Miatta Wilson; Ex-Officio: Rev. Janet DeVries (General Presbyter), Rev. Gerry Tyer (Stated Clerk); Guests: Rev. Michael Thompson (Associate General Presbyter), Rev. Ronnie Holloman (Senior Director for Ministry); Vicki Roberts (Finance Coordinator), Ruling Elder Ro Freeman; Rev. Charles Schneider (Moderator at Trinity Presbyterian Church of The Colony); Excused: Rev. David Schaefers (New Church Development), Ruling Elder Ken Johnson (Presbytery Treasurer). [1/15/14]


3. Attendance at the February 12, 2014 Presbytery Council Meeting: Members: Rev. Stuart Baskin, Ruling Elder Fred Baur, (Budget and Finance Committee), Ruling Elder Calvin Bluiett (Nominating Committee), Ruling Elder Patricia Dean, Rev. Stacy Ikard (Presbytery Moderator), Ruling Elder Kathy Jones, (Committee on Ministry), Ruling Elder Mike Jones, (Administrative Commission on Property), Ruling Elder Phyllis Kidwell (Congregational Support Committee), Rev. Craig Krueger, Rev. Andrew Odom, Rev. David Schaefers (New Church Development), Rev. Melinda Veatch (Moderator of Council), Rev. Michael Waschevski, Ruling Elder Paul Williams (Presbytery Vice Moderator), Ruling Elder Miatta Wilson; Ex-Officio: Rev. Janet DeVries (General Presbyter), Ruling Elder Ken Johnson (Presbytery Treasurer); Rev. Gerry Tyer (Stated Clerk); Guests: Rev. Michael Thompson (Associate General Presbyter), Rev. Ronnie Holloman (Senior Director for Ministry), Vicki Roberts (Financial Coordinator), Joanna Kim (Director of Cross Cultural Ministry); Excused: Rev. Ben Dorr, Rev. Thomas Gibbons (Personnel), Ruling Elder Linda Willis. [2/12/14]

Information from the Committee on Ministry

1. Recognized the following Ordination Anniversaries: a. Twenty-fifth Anniversary: Clayton F. Allard, Lee A. Wyatt, Robin Lyn Valdez, Steven

C. Nilmeier H.R. b. Fortieth Anniversary: Charles R. Moore H.R., Corinna Nation H.R., James R. Hawthorne

H.R., Thomas C. Gibbons c. Sixtieth Anniversary: William D. O’Neal H.R. d. Sixty-fifth Anniversary: Dawson W. Tunnell H.R. e. Seventieth Anniversary: Dan E. Goldsmith H.R. f. Eightieth Anniversary: Jose D. Fajardo H.R.

2. Recognized the following who have recently completed their service: a. Ron Motley, Certified Christian Educator, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Corsicana b. Mark Keffer, Associate Pastor, Grace Presbyterian Church, Plano c. Fred Babb, Temporary Supply, First Presbyterian Church, Arlington d. Jimmie Johnson, Temporary Supply, First Presbyterian Church, Arlington e. Richard Hollingsworth, Stated Supply, Alpine Presbyterian Church, Longview

3. Approved the plan for Derrick Jefferson of Glendale Presbyterian Church of Dallas to begin Commissioner Ruling Elder training.

4. Received a Leadership Team report concerning the Rev. Doug Stolk, a minister in the Reformed Church of America, scheduled after the Committee on Ministry meeting on January 21, 2014.

5. Appointed Marshall Zieman as liaison to assist the Associate Pastor Nominating Committee at St. Barnabas Church of Richardson.

6. Received a report concerning First Presbyterian Church of Marlin. The Administrative Commission is working toward a May 1, 2014 closure.


7. Received a report concerning First Presbyterian Church of Mexia to request dismissal to another denomination. The Session is considering dismissal to either the Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians (ECO) or the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC).

8. Received a report from the Youngblood Memorial Presbyterian Church of Robinson Administrative Commission.

9. Received a report that Central Presbyterian Church of Wortham voted to request Grace Presbytery to dissolve the congregation. Most of the members are moving their membership to Fairfield-Harmony Presbyterian Church of Fairfield.

10. Received a report that the last worship service for Rev. Richard Hollingsworth at Alpine Presbyterian Church of Longview was Christmas Eve 2013. The Pastor Nominating Committee has been elected by the session to search for a full-time stated supply. The meeting was scheduled for January 22, 2014.

11. Received a report that First Presbyterian Church of Longview is moving from a Designated Pastor search to a general search for installed pastor. Their Ministry Information Form is online.

12. Received a report concerning St. Peter Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth.

13. Reported that the list of teaching elders requesting Validated Ministry will be presented and voted on at February Committee on Ministry meeting and reported to the May Presbytery Meeting.

14. Received a report that a task group has been appointed by the Presbytery Council to seek a resolution with Bethany Presbyterian Church of Dallas.

15. Received a report that a task group is working with El Divino Salvador Presbyterian Church of Dallas, consisting of Russell Jonas, Marshall Zieman, Man Ho Park and Joanna Kim.

16. Received the covenant between Grand Avenue Presbyterian Church of Sherman and First Presbyterian Church of Denison to share a pastor.

17. Participated in a Presbyterian Outlook webinar on minister housing issues.

18. Attendance at November 19, 2013 meeting of Committee on Ministry: Ryan Baer, Amy Baskin, Jerry Camp, Jimmy Chapman, Eleanor Cherryholmes, Blair Garrett, Jim Hawthorne, Russell Jonas, Kathy Jones, Candice Klein, Sam McAllister, Stan McAnelly, Shelby Miller, Carolyn Mitchell, Sara Jo Mueller, Ron Salfen, Tom Tickner, Shirley Volluz, Joyce Williams, Marshall Zieman; Co-opted: Charles Packard; Staff: Jan DeVries, Ronnie Holloman, Gloria Beard.

19. Attendance at January 21, 2014 at the Committee on Ministry Meeting: Teaching Elders: Princeton Abaraoha, Ryan Baer, Eleanor Cherryholmes, Matt Curry, Brad Dardaganian,


Candice Klein, Sandy McLachlan, Shelby Miller, Scott Nowack, Rebecca Fox Nuelle, Charles Packard, Ron Salfen, Tom Tickner; Ruling Elders: Amy Baskin, Dionne Bagsby, Jerry Camp, Jimmy Chapman Barbara Ivy, Kathy Jones, Sam McAllister, Sara Jo Mueller, Brenda Van Amburgh, Shirley Volluz, Joyce Williams; Co-opted: Stan McAnelly; Staff, Jan DeVries, Ronnie Holloman, Mike Thompson, Gloria Beard.

20. Terms of Call: All churches need to be aware that all pastors in installed and called positions have had changes in their terms of call. Even if the church has kept their basic salary the same, their Board of Pensions dues and the amount that the church can reimburse for social security has changed. Therefore, the church needs to have the congregation approve the terms of call and to submit the changes to the Presbytery. In addition, churches that employ a pastor or CRE in a contract position need to submit the changes in terms of call every year since contracts are never longer than one year. The Committee on Ministry has done several things to make this process easier for churches. a. There are new forms which are clear, concise, and allow all of the necessary information

that needs to be submitted to be entered on a one page form. b. There is now a second page to the forms which further defines all of the various lines on

the face of the form. The form details how to calculate such as which lines should be added together.

c. An informational document which details the changes in Terms of Call for 2014 is available.

All of the above are available on the website at www.gracepresbytery.org under Answer Center/Documents and Forms/Committee on Ministry.

The forms and information include: • Explanation of 2014 Terms of Call changes • Form A: New Pastoral Calls for 2014 • Form B: 2014 Annual Report for Pastoral Calls • Form C: New Temporary Positions for 2014 • Form D: Changes/Extensions for Temporary Positions for 2014

A summary of the changes include: • Minimum Terms of Call for a Full-Time position is $43,200. • Dues payable to the Board of Pensions is 35% of Effective Salary • The maximum a church may reimburse a pastor for social security taxes is now 7.65%.

This was 8.24%, but the BOP clearly states that only ½ of the taxes can be reimbursed without being dues calculable.

• The IRS auto reimbursement rate was lowered to $0.56 per mile early in 2014 for the year.

• Supporting financial information must be provided to show sustaining financial viability.

Terms of Call can be submitted to the presbytery by sending them to Gloria Beard at [email protected].


Information from the Committee on Preparation for Ministry 1. November Attendance: Chris Campbell, Linda Campbell, Laura Fitzgibbon, Ralph Graham,

Paul Kim, Dian McCall, Sue McCoy, Elizabeth McLean, Kay Rainey, Clint Schofield, Ann Treleven, Brenda Van Amburgh Ronnie Holloman, Lynn Garis. Absent: Melinda Hunt, Thom Lamb, Toni Parson, Mike Strange, John Williams.

2. December Attendance: Brenda Van Amburgh, Chris Campbell, Linda Campbell, Laura Fitzgibbon, Ralph Graham, Melinda Hunt, Dian McCall, Sue McCoy, Elizabeth McLean, Kay Rainey, Mike Strange, Ann Treleven, John Williams, Lisa Patterson, Ellen White, Ronnie Holloman, Lynn Garis. Absent: John Hare, Zoltan Kelemen, Paul Kim, Thom Lamb, Toni Parson, and Clint Schofield.

3. CPM Session visits: Westside Fort Worth, Trinity Flower Mound, First Waco

4. New Liaison assignments: a. Jean Paul Marshall (First, Mesquite) - Chris Campbell and Ellen White b. Elizabeth Landes (First, Fort Worth) – Mike Strange and Lisa Patterson c. Linda Lotspeich (Faithbridge, Frisco) – Ralph Graham and Ellen White d. Katie McAllister (Canyon Creek, Richardson) – Paul Kim and Linda Campbell e. Karen Montgomery (First, Fort Worth) – Ralph Graham and Ann Treleven f. Barbara Heptig (First, Fort Worth) – Sue McCoy and Paul Kim g. Rose McCurdy Southwell (Trinity, McKinney) – Lisa Patterson and Sue McCoy h. Alfredo Obeso (Iglesia Immanuel, Dallas) – Linda Campbell and John Williams i. Meghan Saavedra (First, Dallas) – Zoltan Kelemen and Kay Rainey j. Jennifer Tiemann (Covenant, Carrollton) – John Hare and Laura Fitzgibbon k. Hailey Malcolm (Canyon Creek, Richardson) – Sue McCoy and Thom Lamb l. Deidra Maples (Eastminster, Dallas) – John Williams and Laura Fitzgibbon m. Jennie Sankey (Ridglea, Fort Worth) – Thom Lamb and Ann Treleven n. Lauren Vernon (Preston Hollow, Dallas) – Ellen White and Chris Campbell

5. Meetings for CPM set for second Thursday of every month for 2014.

6. Working with remaining Highland Park persons under care to transfer membership or remove from care per their desires.

7. Regretfully accepted resignation of Toni Parson from committee, December 31, 2013.

8. There are 39 persons under care of Grace Presbytery.

Information from Administrative Commissions 1. Report of the Administrative Commission for Oakhurst Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth:

The AC that is working to sell Oakhurst Presbyterian Church met on February the 10th via conference call. We discussed an offer from Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church for the church and have countered their offer with an offer that falls within our Presbytery’s Guidelines for a sale price. We also voted to severe the Pipe Organ from the sale of the


building and to look for other possibilities for that asset. Mike Jones and Jan DeVries were a part of our discussion as well as Gene Livens our realtor.

2. Report of the Administrative Commission of First Presbyterian Church of Marshall: The Administrative Commission for First Presbyterian Church of Marshall listed the church buildings and parking lots for sale with Service Realty for the price of $175,000.00.

3. Report of the Administrative Commission of First Presbyterian Church of Marlin: The Administrative Commission (AC) for First, Marlin, met with the First, Marlin session in Marlin on Wednesday, October 23, 2013. Elizabeth Nelson, Ruling Elder, and Jack Smith, Ruling Elder, First, Marlin; Rev. Charles Packard, Central, Waco, and Donna Bowling, Ruling Elder, First, Temple, were present. The Session had a number of questions for the AC. Discussion followed about the church’s financial situation and what to do with the property as well as the process the AC was charged with following.

The AC met with the First, Marlin congregation on November 24, 2013, following worship. Rev. Michael Thompson, Associate General Presbyter and Rev. Dr. Ronnie Holloman, Grace Presbytery; Rev. Charles Packard, Central, Waco; Elizabeth Nelson, Ruling Elder and Jack Smith, Ruling Elder, First Marlin; and Donna Bowling, Ruling Elder, First, Temple, were present. After lengthy discussion, the congregation voted to close the church, May 1, 2014, and in the interim to take the actions required by the AC and Grace Presbytery. The AC will meet again in February.

4. Report of the Administrative Commission for Youngblood Memorial Presbyterian Church of Robinson: The Commission convened for training on January 7, 2014. Ron Holloman led the meeting and introduced the members, Rev. Leslie King, FPC Waco, Shirley McGee Ruling Elder Youngblood PC and Eric Jezek, Ruling Elder, FPC Temple. At this initial meeting, the following decisions were made: a. The Commission agreed that Rev. Leslie King would be moderator and Eric Jezek will be

recorder. Shirley McGee will continue to collect information needed and the upkeep of the facility and records.

b. The Commission voted to move the property and liability insurance to the Presbytery Insurance List. Recommend that the Workers Comp Insurance be dropped.

c. Eric Jezek will be added to the signature card for the checking account. Ms. McGee will also consolidate two other checking accounts into the local Robinson bank.

The Commission concluded by meeting with Tom Ledbetter from the Bridgeport Church located across the street from YMPC to discuss the possibility of a purchase of the property. Ronnie Holloman indicated that a Broker’s analysis of the property will be ordered soon. The next meeting of the commission will be February 20, 2014 at 9:00 a.m.

5. Report of the Administrative Commission of the Central Presbyterian Church in Wortham: The commission was created by the Council on January 15, 2014. The purpose of the AC is to assist the members with dissolving the congregation as requested by the Session of the Central Presbyterian Church in Wortham, TX.


The members of the AC are Reverend Bob Young, Moderator, Phyllis Kidwell, Recorder, and Matt Miller. The AC met on February 4, 2014, with Reverend Ronnie Holloman, the Grace Presbytery support staff person. We reviewed the process for dissolving congregations and toured the facility. We scheduled a congregational meeting for Sunday, February 9, 2014. The congregational meeting was held on February 9, 2014, at 3:30 p.m. at the Central Presbyterian Church. The meeting was moderated by Reverend Tom Prentiss, the Moderator of the session at Central Presbyterian Church. Reverend Bob Young and the members of the AC were in attendance to provide information and answer questions. The conclusion of the meeting was a motion to dissolve the congregation; the motion carried. Further, the members will seek transfer to the Fairfield Harmony Presbyterian Church in Fairfield, TX. Plans were made to transfer the financial records and change the financial responsibility to the AC. The congregation will inventory the items in the church facility for future decisions.

Information from the Congregational Support Committee

The following Mission Initiative Grants for 2014 have been approved.

1. Arlington, Grace – $3,000 for a community prayer garden outside their sanctuary with four different themed gardens for members, friends, visitors and the community may use for prayer and reflection

2. Bedford, Emmanuel – $3,000 for the 6:8 Project, a creative new faithful model for mission-centered Presbyterian community and discipleship through small groups

3. Carrollton, Nor’kirk – $3,000 for a community garden to provide fresh, organic produce to area food banks and other community based hunger and food assistance programs while providing educational resources for the poor and for youth organizations

4. Dallas, Eastminster – $2,000 for a neighborhood breakfast offering both fellowship and a nutritious meal to the unchurched or homeless individuals and families living in the neighborhood and to transients needing to be fed

5. Dallas, Northridge – $3,000 for a student and community garden

6. Plano, Brazilian – $3,000 for a young adult ministry to engage this age group in bible studies and fellowship activities to gain a closer affinity into the life of the church Richardson, St. Barnabas – $3,000 for launching a Compassionate DFW Cities campaign under the International Charter for Compassion as affirmed by the PCUSA, using luncheon events with international speakers to encourage DFW area mayors to become recognized “Cities of Compassion”

7. Richardson, St. Barnabas – $3,000 for launching a Compassionate DFW Cities campaign under the International Charter for Compassion as affirmed by PC(USA), using luncheon events with international speakers to encourage DFW area mayors to become recognized “Cities of Compassion.”


8. Waxahachie, Central – $3,000 for a Second Saturday Service designed to reach out to various groups in the community for particular needs through beautification, maintenance and other service projects

Information from the Board of Trustees

1. Attendance at the September 10, 2013 Meeting: Trustees in the Class of 2013: Mr. Marvin Lane, Rev. Charles Packard, Rev. Gerry Tyer (Stated Clerk); Trustees in the Class of 2014: Ruling Elder Pruitt Ashworth (President), Ruling Elder Jack Moore, Rev. Stephen Plunkett; Trustees in the Class of 2015: Rev. Frank Diaz, Ruling Elder Elizabeth Williams; Associate General Presbyter Rev. Michael Thompson; Presbytery Treasurer Ruling Elder Ken Johnson. Guests: Vicky Roberts (Presbytery Financial Coordinator), Mr. C. T. Scott, First Vice President for Wealth Management of Merrill Lynch. Excused absences: Ruling Elder Carol Kilman (Class of 2013), General Presbyter Rev. Jan DeVries, Presbytery Council Moderator Rev. Melinda Veatch. [9/10/13]

2. Attendance at the December 3, 2013 Meeting: Trustees in the Class of 2013: Mr. Marvin Lane, Rev. Gerry Tyer (Stated Clerk); Class of 2014: Rev. Stephen Plunkett; Class of 2015: Rev. Frank Diaz, Ruling Elder Elizabeth Williams; Guests: Associate General Presbyter Rev. Michael Thompson, Presbytery Treasurer Ruling Elder Ken Johnson, Financial Coordinator Vicki Roberts, Executive Assistant Amy Bemis, and from Texas Presbyterian Foundation: John Furlow, Stephanie Ray and Kristi Posewitz. Excused absences: Ruling Elder Pruitt Ashworth (President), Rev. Charles Packard, Ruling Elder Carol Kilman, Ruling Elder Jack Moore, General Presbyter Rev. Janet DeVries, and Presbytery Council Moderator Rev. Melinda Veatch. [12/3/13]

3. Attendance at the February 4, 2014 Meeting: Trustees: Ruling Elder Pruitt Ashworth, Rev. Nicole Bates, Presbytery Treasurer Ruling Elder Kenneth Johnson (via telephone), Ruling Elder Daniel Klein, Ruling Elder Karen Montgomery, Rev. Stephen Plunkett; Stated Clerk Rev. Gerry Tyer, Ruling Elder Elizabeth Williams; Ex-Officio: General Presbyter Rev. Janet DeVries; Guest: Financial Coordinator Vicki Roberts and Lori K. Orta (auditor). Excused: Rev. Frank Diaz, Ruling Elder Jack Moore, and Presbytery Council Moderator Rev. Melinda Veatch [2/4/14]

Financial Reports Presented to the Presbytery

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