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MINUTES OF THE STATED MEETING PRESBYTERY OF GREATER ATLANTA

August 22, 2015 First Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, GA

Focus: Reaching the Unchurched

PRELIMINARY BUSINESS Moderator Mary Martin opened the meeting with prayer at 9:00 AM. Stated Clerk Donna Wells declared a quorum to be present. Host Tony Sundermeier brought greetings to the body. WORSHIP The Presbytery welcomed Doug Pagitt pastor of Solomon’s Porch in Minnesota to our pulpit. Rev. Pagitt’s sermon title, We are All One in Mission utilized the text of John 14:9-12. Rev. Pagitt spoke of taking Jesus seriously in this text…which means that we are supposed to “out do” Jesus. In truly believing this text which states, “They will do even greater works than these if you believe in me” means that there is a time right now when we will do even greater things than Jesus. This narrative is an empowering piece that opens our story up wider and broader to God’s imagination of what can be accomplished in His name. An offering of $3409.50 was received for New Church Development. Soloist Ruth Brooks sang, Handel’s “How Beautiful Are the Feet.” COMMUNICATIONS For Information:

1. Overtures that change the Constitution of the Church must be submitted 120 days before the beginning of the General Assembly. The deadline therefore for submission is February 19, 2016. Our Presbytery meeting in February will miss this deadline (Feb 27, 2016). Therefore, any overtures that the Presbytery wishes to consider that change the Constitution needs to come before the body at our November 10, 2015 meeting. In order to have the Bills and Overtures Committee consider any overtures and meet our handbook deadline all such overtures or concurrences must be in the hands of the Stated Clerk by Wednesday October 14, 2015.

2. All other overtures have a 90 day deadline. Therefore, overtures that are not of a Constitutional nature have a deadline of March 20, 2016. These overtures can come before the Presbytery on February 27, 2016. In order to have the Bills and Overtures Committee consider these overtures and to meet our handbook deadline, all such overtures or concurrences must be in the hands of the Stated Clerk by January 29, 2016.

Admit to Record: That the following people served on the commission to ordain Moo Je Mark Cho as a contract call associate pastor at Korean Community Presbyterian Church on June 21, 2015 at Korean Community Presbyterian Church in Duluth, GA. Rev. In Soo Jung, Korean Community Presbyterian Church Rev. Kimberly LeVert, Validated ministry, Greater Atlanta Rev. Byeong Cheol Han, Korean Central Presbyterian Church Rev. Mun Gye Lee, Hanbit Presbyterian Church

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Elder Kyoung-Hwa Kim, Korean Central Presbyterian Church Elder Woneui Kim, Hanbit Presbyterian Church The following were guests of the commission: Rev. Kwi Joong Lee, Korean Methodist Church in South Korean

Rev. Shavon Starling-Louis, Providence Presbytery Rev. Paul Huh, Validated ministry Greater Atlanta Rev. Hoon Jin Chai, Korean Community Presbyterian Church Rev. Dong Won Lee, Global Mission Church, Seoul Korea Rev. Timothy Park, Validated ministry Greater Atlanta Mrs. Kwi Joong Lee, Korean Community Presbyterian Church That the minutes of the ordination of Moo Je Mark Cho as a contract call associate pastor at Korean Community Presbyterian Church on June 21, 2015 be admitted to record. For Recommendation:

1. Approve the omnibus motion which contains the following items: o Adoption of the Docket o Approval of the May 15, 2015 minutes o Admit to record items in the Communications Report (pg. 10) o Admit to record items in the Committee on Preparation for Ministry Report (pg. 11) o Admit to record items in the Committee on Ministry Report (pg. 37) o Admit to record items in the Operations Report (pg. 48)

If anyone chooses to extract any of these items, please proceed to the microphone when this is being presented. COMMITTEE ON PREPARATION FOR MINISTRY Admit to Record: 1. The following church received a session orientation:

Shallowford Presbyterian, June 17, 2015

2. The following persons were enrolled as Inquirers as of shown date: • Garam Han, KCPC May 7, 2015 • Ki Man Kim, KCPC June 4, 2015 • Sarah Paulsen, Central July 9, 2015 • Meredith Cox, Roswell, July 9, 2015 • Kimberly Skeen, Roswell July 9, 2015 • Sungwoo (Sam) Kim, Shalom NCD July 9, 2015

3. Annual Consultations were conducted for the following persons:

• Ki Man Kim, KCPC - Joe Brown • Carlton Johnson, First Afrikan - Jihyun Oh • Jiyoung Choi, KCPC - Jihyun Oh

4. The following person was certified ready to receive a call: • James Klotz, Morningside

5. The following Inquirer was removed from the process at his request:

• Josh Kuipers, Inquirer

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6. The following candidate received a call:

• Moo Je (Mark) Cho- KCPC For recommendation: The Committee on Preparation for Ministry recommends the following inquirers be enrolled as candidates as of shown date:

• D'Jaris Canty-Wallace, Rice Memorial - June 4, 2015 The Presbytery approved by voice vote the candidacy of D’Jaris Canty-Wallace. The moderator asked the Constitutional questions, Jihyun Oh delivered a charge and Jo Anderson offered prayer on behalf of the new candidate. EXAMINATIONS COMMISSION The following people have been examined in the areas of Bible, Theology, Polity, Worship and Sacraments. If the examination was for ordination, the person preached before the commission. We recommend the following people to the Presbytery: Sung Sik Baek (The Presbyterian Church International General Assembly). Rev. Baek has been mentored first by Dr. Syngman Ree before his death, and later by Rev. Byeong Cheol Han of pastor of Korean Central Church. Rev. Baek has been called as the contract call pastor of Atlanta Korean Presbyterian Church. Effective date: August 22, 2015 Ron Gilmer (Sheppards & Lapsley Presbytery) has been called as the contract call pastor of Kelley Church. Effective date: August 22, 2015. Carol Guilbert (Charleston-Atlantic Presbytery) is an Honorably Retired pastor. Effective date: August 22, 2015. Jae Hee Han (The Union of Christian Presbyterian Churches of Russia) has been called as the organizing pastor of the New Presbyterian Church of Georgia. Effective date: August 22, 2015. Young Jeon (Cherokee Presbytery) has been called as the organizing pastor of New Vision Presbyterian Church that is housed in Johns Creek Church. Effective date of reception: August 22, 2015 Stuart Leyden (Cherokee Presbytery) is an Honorably Retired pastor. Effective date: August 22, 2015. Molly McGinnis (Arkansas Presbytery) has been called as a pastoral resident with the Lilly Foundation program at Central Church. Effective start date: August 1, 2015. Date of reception, upon ordination. Allison Per-Lee (candidate of Greater Atlanta) has been called as the interim pastor of Westminster Church. Effective start date: Effective reception date: upon ordination. Ann-Henley Saunders (New York City Presbytery) has been called as the associate pastor for Emerging Generations at First Presbyterian in Atlanta. Effective date: July 13, 2015. Katie Sundermeier (Lehigh Presbytery). As the spouse of a minister member, she is eligible to be received as a member at large. Effective date: August 2, 2015.

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Blake Traynham (Cooperative Baptist Fellowship). Rev. Traynham has meet all the requirements for transfer into the PCUSA including the taking and passing the five ordination exams. He has been called to the validated ministry of a Resident Chaplain at Grady Health Systems. Date of validation: June 18, 2015. Date of Reception: August 22, 2015 Katy Walters (Grace Presbytery). She has been called as the associate pastor of Westminster Church. Effective start date: August 1, 2015. Effective date of reception: upon ordination and transfer from Grace. Fred Young (candidate of East Tennessee Presbytery) has been called as the pastor of Timberridge Presbyterian. Effective start date: June 15, 2015. Effective date of reception: upon ordination All the above people were approved individually by voice vote to be received into the presbytery. IN CELEBRATION OF THE MINISTRY OF LANE ALDERMAN

A RESOLUTION OF GRATITUDE AND THANKSGIVING FOR THE MINISTRY OF DR. LANE ALDERMAN

WHEREAS, Lane Alderman was called to the ministry during his college years at Wake Forest University; and

WHEREAS, Lane Alderman obtained a Doctor of Ministry degree from Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia and was ordained as minister of the Word and Sacrament on August 17, 1980; and

WHEREAS, Lane Alderman served as pastor of First Presbyterian Church – Perry, FL from 1980-1985 and as senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church – Vicksburg, MS from 1985-1994; and

WHEREAS, Lane Alderman accepted a call to Roswell Presbyterian Church in October, 1994, and faithfully served the church for over 20 years; and

WHEREAS, Lane Alderman helped to more than double the membership of Roswell Presbyterian Church to nearly 2600 members; tripled the budget to over $4 million; led three capital campaigns that increased physical space by 50% and completely renovated church facilities; and

WHEREAS, Lane Alderman helped increase average Sunday worship attendance from 600 to 975, led the development of 10 adult, youth, and children’s choirs, performed 812 baptisms, 213 weddings, and 223 funerals and memorial services; and

WHEREAS, Lane Alderman has served the Roswell community through his work on the Roswell Interfaith Coalition, the Board of Advisors of North Fulton Hospital, North Fulton Community Charities, and the Neighborhood Action Committee; and

WHEREAS, Lane Alderman worked tirelessly for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) on the boards of Presbyterian College, Columbia Theological Seminary, and Rivers of the World, and helped to establish Roswell Presbyterian Church’s new church plant in Suwanee, GA, The Mustard Seed Project, part of the PC(USA) 1001 New Worshiping Communities movement; and WHEREAS, Lane Alderman is married to Ellie Autrey Alderman, and they have two children, Ashley and Daniel, and daughter-in-law Desi, and have called Roswell their home for over 20 years;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rev. Dr. Lane Alderman be recognized for his outstanding service for more than 20 years as the Sr. Pastor at Roswell Presbyterian Church within the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta and for nearly 35 years as an ordained minister of the Word and Sacrament within the Presbyterian

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Church USA. The Session and members of Roswell Presbyterian Church, with great love, affection and gratitude, congratulate him and salute him for his years of devoted service to Jesus Christ, and wish him and his wife Ellie all of God’s grace as they enter this next chapter of their lives. So resolved on this 22nd day of August, 2015. Doug Coe, Clerk of Session Roswell Presbyterian Church SPECIAL ORDER The Presbytery was “flash mobbed” by members of our new worshipping community, Rize Church led by Pastor Maisha Handy (affectionately known as pastor K). The presbytery was treated to song, and a video presentation on who are the people, and what Rize Church is all about. COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY For Information: COM has scheduled two additional Boundaries trainings in addition to the one scheduled in October. You may now sign up for any of these dates on the website (under Resources, then COM, last item in drop down). Tuesday October 27 from 1:00-4:00 at Peachtree Church, the Lodge Tuesday November 10 from 1:00-4:00 at Northminister Church following Presbytery meeting Saturday January 23, 2016 from 9:00-noon at the Presbytery Office Admit to Record:

1. Place Anthony Damelio on the minister member at large roll due to the conclusion of his three year program as a Lilly Grant Pastoral Resident working with Central Church. Effective date: July 31, 2015.

2. Approve the call of Molly McGinnis (candidate of Arkansas Presbytery) as a Lilly Grant Pastoral

Resident working with Central Church. Effective date: August 1, 2015.

3. Dismiss Haemin Lee to Tampa Bay Presbytery per their request. Effective date: April 28, 2015.

4. Approve the renewal of the contract call associate relationship between Jo Anderson and Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. Effective date: October 1, 2015. This is a part time position.

a. Salary 29,000 b. Future Care 2,219 c. Professional expenses 2,500 d. FICA 2,219 e. One month vacation f. Two weeks continuing education

5. Approve the renewal of the contract call associate relationship between Caitlin Phillips and Alpharetta

Presbyterian Church. Effective date: October 1, 2015. This is a part time position. a. Salary 35,000 b. Future Care 2,677 c. Professional expenses 3,000 d. FICA 2,677 e. One month vacation f. Two weeks continuing education

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6. Renew the interim ministry contract between Rebecca Burton and Hillside Church. Effective date:

May 20, 2015. a. Salary 3,000 b. Housing 36,000 c. Deferred Compensation 6,000 d. Full Pension e. Continuing education and expenses 2,500 f. Six weeks vacation g. Two weeks study leave

7. Conclude the validated ministry of Sharon Gregory and place her in the minister at large category.

Effective date: February 27, 2015.

8. Renew the contract call between Harrison Cain (Northeast Georgia) and Ebenezer Church. Effective date: June 1, 2015.

a. Salary 12,000 b. Housing 14,000

9. Approve the interim contract between Yolanda Thompson and New Life Church. Effective date: June

14, 2015. a. Salary 26,400 b. Housing 12,600 c. Full Pension d. Cell phone provided e. Expenses, vouchered f. Four weeks vacation g. Two weeks continuing education

10. Conclude the contract call associate relationship between Nick Setzer and Northminster Church and

dismiss him to Grace Presbytery in order that he may accept the call as co-pastor of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Longview, TX. Effective date: July 12, 2015.

11. Validate the ministry of Charles Nyaga (candidate of Cherokee Presbytery) as a resident counselor with

the Care and Counseling Center of Georgia. Date of validation: May 21, 2015.

12. Validate the ministry of Young Jeon (Cherokee Presbytery) as an organizing pastor of the New Vision Presbyterian Church (housed in Johns Creek Presbyterian Church). Date of validation: May 21, 2015.

13. Approve the call of Kimbrell Teegarden as associate pastor of Kairos Church. Effective date: June

a. Salary and Housing 75,000 b. Full Pension c. SECA 5,737 d. Mileage, vouchered 3,000 e. Professional expenses 2,000 f. Continuing education 1,000 g. Four weeks vacation h. Two weeks continuing edcuation

14. Approve the extension of the interim ministry contract between Richard Floyd and the Church of the

New Covenant. Effective date: June 15, 2015. a. Salary 30,000 b. Housing 20,000

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c. Continuing education 700 d. Auto reimbursement 1,000 e. Vouchered expenses 930 f. SECA 3,825 g. Full Pension h. Medical deductibles/co-pays 1,378

15. Dissolve the pastoral relationship between Mike Garrett and Westminster Presbyterian Church and

dismiss him to Coastal Carolina Presbytery in order that he may accept the call of interim associate pastor of First Church in Fayetteville, NC. Effective date: June 28, 2015.

16. Appoint Chip Blankinship as moderator of Westminster Presbyterian Church for the months of July

and August. Effective date: June 29, 2015.

17. Approve the interim contract between Allison Per-Lee (candidate of Greater Atlanta) and Westminster Presbyterian Church. Effective start date: September 1, 2015.

a. Salary 25,500 b. Housing 27,000 c. Full Pension d. SECA allowance 4016.25 e. Continuing Education 1000 f. First call program 540 plus 5 additional education days g. Mileage, Cell phone, business exp, medical 3,600 h. Dental 1632.36 i. Four weeks vacation j. Two weeks continuing education

18. Validate the ministry of Blake Traynham (Cooperative Baptist Fellowship) as a Resident Chaplain at

Grady Memorial Hospital. Date of validation: June 18, 2015. Date of reception: August 22, 2015.

19. Dissolve the pastoral relationship between Tom Bagley and Hamilton Mill Presbyterian Church and dismiss him to East Tennessee Presbytery in order that he may be an organizing pastor. Effective date: June 21, 2015.

20. Approve the interim ministry contract between Jihyun Oh and Hamilton Mill Church. Effective date:

July 19, 2015. a. Housing and salary 57,500 b. Full Pension c. SECA 4,399 d. Continuing education 1,000 e. Additional expenses to be broken out later 4,100 f. Four weeks vacation g. Two weeks continuing education

21. Appoint Carol Seaton as moderator of Ormewood Park Church during the season of discernment

regarding their future. Effective date: June 1, 2015.

22. Appoint Kim Clayton as moderator of Rehoboth Church during the pastor’s maternity leave. Effective date: August 1 through October 31, 2015.

23. Conclude the Ruling Elder Commission relationship between Tina Bradley and the Johns Creek

Presbyterian Church. Effective date: April 20, 2015.

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24. Dismiss Andrew Elling to ECO denomination with the dismissal of First Griffin Church to that denomination. Effective date: May 19, 2015.

25. Approve the housing allowance for Jamie Butcher in the amount of $26,250 for the balance of this

year. Effective date: May 14, 2015.

26. Conclude the interim ministry relationship between Conyers and David Rogers. Effective date: June 21, 2015.

27. Change Paul Huh to minister member at large. Effective date: June 30, 2015.

28. Approve the interim ministry contract between Mary Jane Cornell and Conyers Church. Effective

date: June 22, 2015. a. Salary 17,000 b. Housing 15,000 c. Deferred compensation 18,000 d. Full Pension e. Mileage reimbursement 3,800 f. SECA 3,825 g. Continuing education 1,200 h. Dental 905 i. Four weeks vacation j. Two weeks study leave

29. Approve the interim contract between First Jonesboro and David Rogers. Effective date: July 6, 2015.

a. Salary 27,000 b. Housing 20,000 c. SECA 4,042 d. Continuing Education 1,000 e. Mileage 1,500 f. Dental 1,500 g. Medical expenses 1,100 h. Four weeks vacation i. Two weeks continuing education

30. Validate the ministry of Elizabeth Lyles (candidate of Charlotte Presbytery) as the Director of

Recruitment and Admissions for Columbia Theological Seminary. Date of validation: May 21, 2015.

31. The interim contract has concluded between Tom Sparks and the First Church Albany. Place him back on the Honorably Retired rolls. Of Presbytery. Effective date: April 30, 2015.

32. Dismiss Robin Humphries to Pittsburgh Presbytery per their request. Effective date: 2/12/2015.

33. Approve the terms of call between Fred Young (candidate of East Tennessee Presbytery) and the

Timberridge Presbyterian Church. Effective start date: June 15, 2015. a. Salary 35,000 b. Housing 20,000 c. Full Pension d. Additional Pension for spouse and dependent 825 e. Continuing Education 1,000 f. SECA 4.208 g. Actual Moving Expenses h. Four week vacation

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i. Two weeks continuing education j. Additional allowances totaling 4,100 to be divided as negotiated

34. Approve the interim associate contract between Jane Fahey and Trinity Presbyterian Church Atlanta.

Effective date: May 1, 2015 a. Salary 24,000 b. Housing 42,000 c. Full Pension d. SECA 5,049 e. Continuing education 1,000 f. Business and professional expenses 3,600

35. Approve the call of Ann-Henley Saunders (New York City Presbytery) as associate for emerging

generations at First Church Atlanta. Effective date: July 13, 2015 a. Salary and housing 60,000 b. SECA 4,590 c. Full Pension d. Travel reimbursement 3,500 e. Continuing Education 2,000 f. Hospitality 2,000 g. Four weeks vacation h. Two weeks continuing education i. Moving expenses 5000

36. Grant permission to Sandra Monroe (Cherokee Presbytery) permission to labor within our bounds to

moderate session and preach at Barnesville Church while the pastor is on medical leave. Effective dates: June 21, 2015 through December 1, 2015.

37. The following churches had their year 2014 session minutes reviewed on April 27, 2015:

a. Carrollton, without exception b. Dallas –Dodd, with exception c. Ebenezer, without exception d. First LaGrange, with exception e. First Manchester-Warm Springs, without exception f. Greenville, without exception g. Rehoboth, without exception h. The Summit, without exception

38. The following church had their year 2014 session minutes reviewed on April 28, 2015: McDonough, without exception For Recommendation:

1. Approval of policy #3: Ethical Guidelines for Departing Pastors COM approval – Nov. 20, 2014 PGA approval – Pending in August 2015 (please see section 3.03b and c for changes)

Summary

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The Committee on Ministry (COM) has developed a policy and ethical guidelines to assist pastors and church members in creating and maintaining relationships that respect appropriate professional boundaries during transitions of pastoral leadership. Upon dissolution of the pastoral relationship, departing pastors shall cease performing all pastoral functions in the church, except when invited by the clerk of session and the moderator of session. In addition, departing pastors will not participate in the life and work of the church for at least one year following the installation of the new pastor or the hiring of a contract call pastor (see 2.01 below). The COM can grant exceptions to the one year “sabbatical” in instances of extraordinary hardship (see 4.0 of this document). The ethical guidelines advise pastors on educating congregations on appropriate boundaries, friendships with church members, property issues, and handling requests from church members for pastoral care. The policy supports new pastors in deciding whether to extend an invitation to former pastors and commits Presbytery to supporting the departing pastor, the new pastor, and the congregation. 1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Committee on Ministry (COM) has instituted the following policy and ethical guidelines to assist former pastors, new pastors, and church members in developing and maintaining relationships that respect appropriate professional boundaries and promote healthy transitions of pastoral leadership. 2.0 STATEMENT OF POLICY

2.01 On and after the effective date of the dissolution of the pastoral relationship between a pastor and a church, the pastor (a) shall not perform pastoral functions in the church, except when invited by the moderator of session and clerk of session; and (b) shall not otherwise participate in the life and work of the church during the interim time and at least one year following the installation of the new pastor or the hiring of a new pastor, unless authorized to do so in writing by the Committee on Ministry.

2.02 This policy applies to all installed and non-installed contract relationships between a pastor

and a congregation. 2.03 In Section 2.01 “life and work of the church” means all activities by the congregation as a

whole or organized groups within the congregation. Included in this term are worship services, church school classes, Bible Study, social gatherings, fundraising activities, choir rehearsals and presentations, meetings of committees and other congregational groups, mission and service projects, and all seminars, lectures, and forums. "Life and work of the church" does not include routine expressions of personal concern or celebration such as notes or tokens of condolence or congratulation and attendance at weddings and funerals for church members.

2.04 Nothing in this policy prevents a congregation from conferring on a pastor the honorary

relationship of pastor emerita or emeritus, no sooner than one year following their departure from active service. However, the Committee on Ministry will approve the establishment of such relationship only if the congregation’s request is accompanied by the pastor’s written agreement to comply with this policy.

3.0. ETHICAL GUIDELINES

The Committee on Ministry offers the following ethical guidelines to assist pastors in complying with this policy and leaving a congregation in a healthy, constructive manner:

3.01 Congregational Education. Prior to departure, the pastor should clearly and consistently

state that she or he cannot exercise any pastoral roles at the pastorate’s conclusion. This

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helps church members understand that it is not a personal matter when the former pastor declines to participate in a baptism, wedding, funeral, or to make a pastoral call. The Committee on Ministry will assist the pastor in educating the congregation both before and after the pastor’s departure.

3.02 Friendships with Church Members. The development of friendships between pastors and

church members can enrich the lives of all concerned as long as those friendships respect appropriate professional boundaries. While such friendships need not end with dissolution of the pastoral relationship, they must change in order to remain healthy.

(a) Pastors must be clear in establishing boundaries that preclude all pastoral roles. It is

important for the pastor to discuss these boundaries with her/his friends.

(b) It is appropriate for the former pastor to listen, and provide empathic support to friends who are members of her/his former church. However, the former pastor should not provide pastoral care and should notify the new pastor of the need for pastoral care as soon as possible upon conclusion of the conversation.

(c) The former pastor may make hospital visits to church members who are personal

friends. In that case, however, the former pastor should take particular care to maintain the role of a friend and should inform the new pastor of the visit.

(d) It is important for the former pastor to refrain from performing baptisms, funerals,

weddings, and other services for friends. Presiding at services for friends, but not other congregation members, creates the unhealthy impression of favoritism. It is a better practice to decline participation in all such services.

3.03 Church Governance.

(a) A pastor should not influence, directly or indirectly, the selection of her or his successor. (see Covenant of Closure)

(b) In cases where a spouse/partner of a former pastor is employed in any teaching elder

position at the same church (e.g., formerly a co-pastor), extreme care must be taken to ensure that the former pastor does not exert any influence on the life of the congregation, unintentionally or otherwise, via the spousal/partner relationship. The remaining employed spouse must refrain from discussing matters of the congregation with the former pastor, so as to avoid even the perception that any such participation in or influence on congregational life exists. This is clearly a difficult situation that cannot be taken lightly; both parties in the spousal/partner relationship must operate with an abundance of caution. To reiterate, the former pastor must not be involved in the life of the church until at least one year after the installation of the new pastor.

(c) A former pastor should never communicate with church members about issues

impacting the governance of the church or the selection or performance of a new pastor. The situation becomes especially difficult when members of the former pastor’s family serve on Session or other committees and boards of the congregation. As a result, the Committee on Ministry recommends that the spouse/partner of the former pastor also not be involved in the life and work of the pastor’s former church for at least one year following the installation of the new pastor. In cases where this recommendation is deemed to pose undue hardship, an exception may be requested in writing from the Committee on Ministry. In

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responding to the request for exception, the Committee on Ministry will apply rationale consistent with that outlined in Section 4.0 of this policy.

3.04 Pastoral Care to Church Members. If contacted, the former pastor should encourage church

members to depend on the new pastor for pastoral care. Immediately following the call, the former pastor should notify the new pastor of the contact and the need for pastoral care. The former pastor should not make hospital or home visits except to personal friends under the conditions discussed in Section 3.02.

3.05 Invitations to Participate in the Church’s Services.

(a) Former pastors may officiate at services for members of her or his former church or at other services within its properties upon the invitation of the moderator of the church’s session or, if the moderator cannot be contacted, the clerk of session. The former pastor should carefully consider the wisdom of accepting any such invitations. As noted in Section 3.02(d), accepting one invitation makes it difficult to refuse others. Moreover, accepting an invitation may not be in the best interest of the congregation.

(b) If the former pastor decides to accept an invitation, the new pastor (or interim

pastor, as appropriate) should officiate, assisted by the former pastor.

3.06 Property Issues.

(a) The pastor should return all property that belongs to the church (keys, credit cards, computers, furniture, etc) prior to the pastor’s departure. The Committee on Ministry strongly recommends that as far in advance of the pastor’s departure as practical, the pastor and the Property Committee of the session (or trustees) agree upon a list of property that the pastor may take and the property to be returned to the church.

(b) Ordinarily, the pastor should vacate both the manse and church office no later than

the effective date of the pastoral relationship’s dissolution.

3.07 Continued Compliance with Presbytery Policies. Former pastors continue to be subject to Presbytery’s policies (including, but not limited to, Presbytery’s Sexual Misconduct Policy) until they transfer to another presbytery.

3.08 Social Media In these days of increased usage of social media (including Blogs, Facebook, Twitter,

LinkedIn, Pinterest, Google+, etc.) former pastors may have more connections with past church members than ever before. Followers on these outlets may not necessarily see a distinction between a pastor’s personal use of social media and his/her role in the church. If the pastor is contacted about church matters or pastoral care via these kinds of social media methods, the pastor should diligently apply the same guidelines from Sections 3.02, 3.03, and 3.04 above.

4.0 CONSIDERATION OF EXCEPTIONS FROM SECTION 2.01(B)

4.01 The Committee on Ministry will authorize a former pastor’s continued participation in the life and work of her or his former church without the “sabbatical” provided under Section 2.01(b) only when extraordinary hardship to the pastor or the pastor’s spouse/partner will

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result from the pastor’s departure from the church. For the purposes of this determination, “extraordinary hardship” is defined as physical, emotional, financial, or spiritual hardship, that exceeds in intensity or scope, the stress or difficulties ordinarily associated with life transitions such as retirement or moving to new employment.

The Committee emphasizes that approval for a former pastor to participate in the life and work of the congregation does not change the importance of the pastor’s compliance with Section 2.01(a). The former pastor must cease performing pastoral functions. The Committee will carefully scrutinize any request for exemption from Section 2.01(b). The Committee will establish such conditions as necessary to make certain that the transition period proceeds smoothly and the congregation and the new pastor are provided an opportunity to develop a healthy and productive relationship.

4.02 Among the factors that may be considered by the Committee in authorizing a former pastor to continue to participate in the ongoing life and work of her or his former church are the following:

(a) The health of the pastor and/or spouse; (b) Availability of reasonable alternatives for church involvement; (c) The circumstances surrounding the dissolution of the pastoral relationship; (d) The overall health and welfare of the congregation.

4.03 The Committee on Ministry may establish conditions for a former pastor’s continuing

involvement in a church following dissolution of the pastoral relationship. Examples of such conditions include: (a) The former pastor’s agreement to decline leadership roles in the church’s services

or services for the church’s members; (b) Departure from the congregation for an established period of time; and, (c) Limiting the scope of the pastor’s involvement to attendance at worship services

and other specific activities.

4.04 All authorizations for a former pastor’s continuing involvement will be in writing and acknowledged by the former pastor’s signature. Copies of the authorization will be provided to the church’s clerk of session, the former pastor, interim pastor and the new pastor.

5.0 NEW PASTORS

The Committee on Ministry reminds new pastors that extending an invitation to the former pastor to participate in services or continue to be involved in the life and work of the church may not be in the best interest of the church or the new pastor. New pastors should consider any decision on this issue very carefully and should not hesitate to seek counsel and assistance from the Congregational Consultant or the Committee on Ministry. Similarly, the new pastor should notify the Committee on Ministry if a situation develops involving the former pastor that she or he believes endangers the peace and unity of the church.

6.0 ROLE OF PRESBYTERY AND THE COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY IN POLICY IMPLEMENTATION

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6.01 Supporting the Departing Pastor.

(a) Upon learning of a pastor’s imminent departure from a congregation, the Congregational Consultant will review with the pastor and the session this policy, along with the Covenant of Closure, on her/his relationship with the congregation after departure.

(b) The Congregational Consultant will consult with the departing pastor to determine

what resources are necessary to meet the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of the pastor and her/his family during the transition period. The Congregational Consultant will assist the pastor in securing those resources.

6.02 Educating the Congregation.

(a) The Committee on Ministry has developed a standard news article describing, and

briefly explaining, the Presbytery’s policy on departing pastors (see Added Resource). This article could be published in the first newsletter or other publications sent to church members following the congregational meeting to dissolve the pastoral relationship.

(b) The Committee on Ministry’s Liaison to the congregation’s Pastor Nominating

Committee will review the policy with the committee and Session as appropriate.

6.03 Conducting Investigations. Upon the invitation of the new pastor, the congregation’s clerk of session, or any of its other officers, the Congregational Consultant, or upon its own initiative, the Committee on Ministry will investigate situations that could disrupt the peace and unity of the church.

6.04 Providing Support and Assistance to New Pastors. Presbytery in general and the Committee on

Ministry specifically will provide support to a new pastor in making decisions about a former pastor’s relationship with the congregation and, if necessary, act as an intermediary among the new pastor, the former pastor, and the congregation.

(Policy #3 continued) COVENANT OF CLOSURE

The Presbytery of Greater Atlanta

The Rev. __________________, the _________________________ Presbyterian Church, and the Committee on Ministry of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, having discussed the intent and requirements of the Presbytery’s “Policy #03 – Ethical Guidelines” regarding former pastors enter into the following covenant:

1. I, the Rev. ________________________________ agree:

a. not to become involved in any leadership or advisory role (public or private) in the ___________________________Presbyterian Church congregation; and

b. not to intervene, support, or give advice to anyone involved in a congregational disagreement or dispute;

1) not to officiate in any special events in the lives of former parishioners or of the congregation, including weddings, funerals, baptisms, worship leadership, church anniversary activities, etc. unless expressly invited by the moderator of the session and clerk of session;

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2) to refuse requests for pastoral services made by members of the congregation;

c. to consult with the moderator of session prior to visiting the congregation, attending worship or attending a special event;

d. to refrain from giving opinions or directions regarding church business;

e. to explain and affirm the above principles to the congregation in writing (by letter or newsletter) and/or the pulpit before departing.

It is understood that this policy does not affect or require termination of friendships with individuals in the ____________________________ Presbyterian Church congregation.

2. The Session of the ______________________________Presbyterian Church agrees:

a. to respect the terms of the Covenant agreed upon by Rev. ________________ outlined above; and

b. to interpret the terms of the Covenant to the congregation and incorporate this agreement in the minutes of the congregational meeting when the pastoral relationship is dissolved; and

c. to incorporate this agreement in the session minutes.

__________________________________ Signature, Clerk of Session

__________________________________ Signature, Pastor Signature

__________________________________ Signature, COM Representative

A motion was made to postpone the consideration of this policy until the November 10, 2015 stated meeting of Presbytery. There was some additional input desired by the committee from members of the presbytery and therefore all were agreement that procedurally this motion would be put forth. The motion was approved by voice vote.

OPERATIONS Admit to Record:

1. On February 15, 2015, the Operations Committee, acting as the Board of Directors, approved the request of the Fayette Presbyterian Church to enter into a lease with Verizon to build a cell tower on the church’s property, provided that language be added to paragraph 3.b stating that rental payments shall be payable until Lessor fails to provide requested rental documentation within 30 days, and if Lessee doesn't accept the rental documentation provided, it shall provide Lessor with an acceptable form to modify as necessary.

2. On February 12, 2015, the Operations Committee, acting as the Board of Directors, voted to approve the request of Shallowford Presbyterian Church to enter into a construction loan from United Community Bank for up to $3 million for 24 months at 3.5%. The funds will be used to do renovations to the buildings, add office space, and provide funds for missions. As of that date, $2.8 million has been pledged to a capital campaign and 40% of those pledges have been received.

3. On March 19, 2015, the Operations Committee, acting as the Board of Directors, approved the request of the John’s Creek Presbyterian Church to enter into a loan from First-Citizens Bank & Trust for

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$4,100,000 for the purpose of retiring the existing mortgage and constructing a 15,000 square foot multi-purpose building on the church campus. After three years of payments raised through a capital campaign, the balance will be converted to a conventional loan.

4. On March 19, 2015, the Operations Committee, acting as the Board of Directors, approved the request of Northwest Presbyterian Church to lease the property known as The Manse to Jacob’s Ladder Neurodevelopmental Learning Center, Inc., for 63 months.

5. On May 27, 2015, the Operations Committee, acting as the Board of Directors, approved the request of Central Presbyterian Church to sell a house in Decatur purchased as a transitional house for people experiencing homelessness. The proceeds will be used for ministry with those experiencing homelessness, with an emphasis on women and children.

6. On June 15, 2015, the Operations Committee, acting as the Board of Directors, received the Independent Auditors' Report for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2014, which states, "In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, Inc. as of January 31, 2014, and the changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America."

7. The quarterly financial statements that follow.

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Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, Inc.Monthly Benevolence Report

June 2015

MTD Actual(This Year)

YTD Actual(This Year)

YTD Actual(Last Year)

Accounts

Revenues Support and Revenue Budgeted Designated Budgeted General Assembly

$1,711.69 $25,762.52 $36,587.82 100-403000 - One Great Hour of Sharing$0.00 $0.00 $1,250.00 100-403010 - Global Missions

$919.50 $7,774.50 $11,610.40 100-403020 - Christmas Joy Offering$1,589.03 $1,676.03 $537.60 100-403030 - Pentecost Offering

$0.00 $600.00 $1,474.98 100-403040 - Theological Education Fund$0.00 $58.33 $781.00 100-403050 - Peacemaking Special Offering

$7,016.67 $17,850.32 $16,424.00 100-403200 - Designated for Missionaries$11,236.89 $53,721.70 $68,665.80 Total Budgeted General Assembly

Budgeted Presbytery$1,735.38 $3,430.82 $6,798.86 100-403510 - Designated Thornwell Home & School

$0.00 $0.00 $60.00 100-403520 - Columbia Seminary$250.00 $562.50 $562.50 100-403550 - Johnson C. Smith Seminary$954.88 $1,977.82 $6,963.14 100-403580 - Presbyterian Homes

$0.00 $0.00 $60.00 100-403590 - Villa International$2,940.26 $5,971.14 $14,444.50 Total Budgeted Presbytery

$14,177.15 $59,692.84 $83,110.30 Total Budgeted Designated$14,177.15 $59,692.84 $83,110.30 Total Support and Revenue$14,177.15 $59,692.84 $83,110.30 Total Revenues

Disbursements and Expenses Benevolent Disbursements

$11,236.89 $53,721.70 $68,665.80 100-500100 - G. A. Budgeted Benevolence$954.88 $1,977.82 $6,963.14 100-500500 - Designated for Presbyterian Homes

$0.00 $0.00 $60.00 100-504010 - Designated for Villa International$1,735.38 $3,430.82 $6,798.86 100-504030 - Designated for Thornwell

$0.00 $0.00 $60.00 100-506010 - Designated for Columbia Seminary$250.00 $562.50 $562.50 100-506020 - Designated for JC Smith Seminary

$14,177.15 $59,692.84 $83,110.30 Total Benevolent Disbursements$14,177.15 $59,692.84 $83,110.30 Total Disbursements and Expenses

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00Net Total

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Cash $438,126.64 Investments $745,901.46 Accounts Receivable A/R--Operations $1,863.59 A/R-Due from Clifton Sancturary Min. ($1,012.65) A/R-Hanbit PC $34,994.87 A/R - Midway PC $5,974.00 A/R - Grace Covenant $9,168.81 A/R - Pine Grove ($5,748.54) A/R-Georgia Avenue Building/Site $28,199.35 A/R -Peachtree City $1,352.75 A/R - East Point $72,828.60 A/R -Church os St. Andrew $9,526.95 Pledges Receivable (Ground Lease) $925,000.00 Discount on Pledges Receivable (Ground Lease) ($658,055.58) Total Accounts Receivable $424,092.15 Notes Receivable $573,617.03 Prepaid Expenses $5,771.78 Property & Equipment $11,700.88 Land, Buildings and Property (Net) $5,729,314.83Total Assets $7,928,524.77

Liabilities A/P Operations $11,282.40 Due to (from) Other Funds $0.00 HFSA $1,525.29 Long-term Debt Due to Wachovia (CSM) $96,454.25 Due to Wells Rago (College Park) $0.00

Total Long-term Debt $96,454.25 Total Liabilities $183,329.18

Total Restricted Funds $542,670.94Fund Principal Fund Balance-Operations $7,044,036.29 Net Income Year-to-Date $158,488.36

Total Fund Principal and Net Income Year-to-Date $7,202,524.65Total Liabilities, Fund Principal, & Restricted Funds $7,928,524.77

Assets

Liabilities, Fund Principal, & Restricted Funds

Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, Inc.Preliminary Statement of Financial Position

Operations FundAs of June 30, 2015

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Presbytery of Greater AtlantaOperations Fund Revenues and Disbursements-PreliminaryPeriod Ending June 30, 2015

Actual ActualPeriod Ending Period Ending Annual Budget

6/30/15 6/30/14 FYE 01/31/16Operation Support 309,943.25$ 366,043.00$ 830,000.00$ Per Capita 424,958.62$ 401,187.20$ 613,400.00$ Budgeted Designated Budgeted Presbytery 2,215.82$ 1,497.61$ 4,000.00$

Total Designated 2,215.82$ 1,497.61$ 4,000.00$

Interest Income 2,634.17$ 4,577.71$ 10,000.00$ Designated for Presbytery Only 31,581.79$ 31,317.59$ 55,000.00$ Other Income 62,570.77$ 57,523.39$ 77,000.00$ Total Revenues before Transfers 833,904.42$ 862,146.50$ 1,589,400.00$

TransfersCalvin Center -$ 46,666.68$ -$

New Church Development 68.60$ 41,712.10$ -$ Peacemaking 5.79$ -$ -$

Transfer to Other Funds (36.52)$ (26.18)$ Transfer to Pilgrimage 0.99$ 3.84$ $ -

Total Transfers 38.86$ 88,356.44$ -$

Benevolent Disbursements 299,556.61$ 181,206.91$ 559,247.50$

Program ExpensesCommittees & Partnerships 13,504.75$ 8,647.18$ 43,100.00$

Salary and Benefits 313,049.25$ 305,113.45$ 769,745.00$ Administrative Costs 49,577.54$ 53,902.95$ 217,250.00$

Total Program Expenses 376,131.54$ 367,663.58$ 1,030,095.00$

Total Transfers and Disbursements 675,727.01$ 637,226.93$ 1,589,342.50$

Change in Net Assets 158,177.41$ 224,919.57$ 57.50$

Other Revenues 310.95$ 2,705.98$ $ -

Other Expenses -$ -$ -$

Net Operating Total 158,488.36$ 227,625.55$ 57.50$

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*See$explanation$on$final$report$page$regarding$each$column.COLUMN'1 COLUMN'2 COLUMN'3 COLUMN'4 COLUMN'5 COLUMN'6 COLUMN'7 COLUMN'8

CHURCH BENEVOLENCE BENEVOLENCE PER'CAPITA PER'CAPITA TOTAL'RECEIPTS SPECIAL NON:BUDGETED TOTAL'OF'ALL MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIPPLEDGE RECEIVED ASSESSMENT RECEIVED TO'PRESBYTERY DESIGNATIONS DESIGNATIONS RECEIPTS 12/31/14 12/31/13

$22.93 BUDGET(Column$2$+$Colunm$4) (Column$5+Columns$6$&7)

PEACHTREE $159,134.20 $0.00 $0.00 7066 6940ROSWELL $60,000.00 $58,723.73 $0.00 $0.00 2522 2561Roswell*Pd*in*2015*for*2014 $20,000.00 $27,593.00 $47,593.00 $47,593.00TRINITY$ATLANTA $152,500.00 $76,248.58 $50,767.02 $50,767.02 $127,015.60 $6,074.00 $133,089.60 2240 2214First$PRESVATLANTA $85,000.00 $21,250.00 $50,147.91 $50,148.00 $71,398.00 $2,950.00 $687.82 $75,035.82 1928 2187KOREAN$COMMUNITY $5,000.00 $49,230.71 $5,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 1913 2147ALPHARETTA $15,000.00 $7,500.00 $20,797.51 $10,398.78 $17,898.78 $488.74 $18,387.52 893 907NORTH$AVENUE $8,338.35 $20,430.63 $14,086.71 $22,425.06 $3,416.67 $500.00 $26,341.73 908 891SHALLOWFORD $13,000.00 $6,499.98 $19,903.24 $19,903.24 $26,403.22 $1,062.00 $27,465.22 887 868ST$LUKES $41,207.69 $16,127.71 $18,917.25 $18,848.46 $34,976.17 $95.00 $100.00 $35,171.17 798 825JOHNS$CREEK $18,825.53 $8,599.00 $8,599.00 $2,535.93 $11,134.93 742 821PLEASANT$HILL $24,500.00 $7,000.00 $17,587.31 $17,588.00 $24,588.00 $1,715.00 $50.00 $26,353.00 746 767DECATUR $25,000.00 $12,500.00 $17,243.36 $17,243.36 $29,743.36 $11,603.00 $4,136.66 $45,483.02 777 752First$AFRICAN $35,000.00 $17,499.96 $17,243.36 $8,621.64 $26,121.60 $26,121.60 752 752CENTRAL $22,999.98 $15,156.73 $15,156.73 $38,156.71 $2,672.00 $1,000.00 $41,828.71 612 661NEW$LIFE $14,583.48 $0.00 $0.00 677 636First$PRESVLAGRANGE $5,000.00 $2,083.35 $14,285.39 $5,951.90 $8,035.25 $2,083.65 $10,118.90 604 623BUFORD $0.00 $14,079.02 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $776.80 $5,776.80 652 614MCDONOUGH $10,342.00 $5,171.00 $12,886.66 $12,887.00 $18,058.00 $2,702.34 $1,500.00 $22,260.34 582 562MORNINGSIDE $3,500.00 $12,542.71 $12,500.00 $16,000.00 $851.00 $16,851.00 545 547NORTHMINSTER $36,000.00 $15,000.00 $11,854.81 $7,112.25 $22,112.25 $180.00 $22,292.25 462 517WESTMINSTER $11,786.02 $2,946.51 $2,946.51 $1,032.00 $1,670.00 $5,648.51 353 514NEWNAN $9,000.00 $4,500.00 $10,800.03 $5,278.99 $9,778.99 $1,037.00 $10,815.99 456 471MOUNT$VERNON $28,000.00 $8,400.00 $10,616.59 $10,616.59 $19,016.59 $2,720.60 $21,737.19 455 463CLAIRMONT $0.00 $10,089.20 $5,044.62 $5,044.62 $5,044.62 440 440OAKHURST $6,500.00 $2,708.31 $8,965.63 $8,993.00 $11,701.31 $1,158.00 $12,859.31 409 391GOOD$SHEPHERD $8,461.17 $3,641.25 $3,641.25 $3,641.25 365 369FAYETTE $0.00 $5,000.00 $8,323.59 $4,161.80 $9,161.80 $200.00 $9,361.80 263 363EASTMINSTER $8,300.66 $4,150.35 $4,150.35 $810.00 $873.00 $5,833.35 357 362First$PRESVPEACHTREE$CITY $0.00 $7,750.34 $4,952.88 $4,952.88 $4,952.88 216 338ST$ANDREWS $8,000.00 $7,681.55 $0.00 $1,817.16 $463.00 $2,280.16 296 335MORROW $7,177.09 $7,177.09 $7,177.09 $3,062.00 $71.00 $10,310.09 293 313CARROLLTON $6,500.00 $2,278.46 $7,062.44 $1,094.95 $3,373.41 $682.00 $1,866.00 $5,921.41 299 308NORTH$DECATUR $13,500.00 $6,741.42 $6,742.00 $6,742.00 $6,742.00 326 294NORTHWEST $20,000.00 $5,000.00 $6,672.63 $6,587.79 $11,587.79 $137.00 $11,724.79 292 291First$PRESVCOVINGTON $10,000.00 $4,999.98 $6,557.98 $3,279.00 $8,278.98 $690.00 $8,968.98 296 286RADCLIFFE $6,512.12 $0.00 $0.00 285 284LAWRENCEVILLE $2,000.00 $500.00 $5,755.43 $1,438.75 $1,938.75 $1,150.00 $3,088.75 253 251STOCKBRIDGE $5,000.00 $1,114.43 $4,700.65 $992.37 $2,106.80 $2,106.80 199 205CONYERS $0.00 $4,586.00 $0.00 $1,606.82 $725.00 $2,331.82 211 200LOYD $5,000.00 $2,500.02 $4,586.00 $4,586.00 $7,086.02 $152.00 $7,238.02 205 200COVENANT $4,620.00 $4,517.21 $4,620.00 $600.00 $5,220.00 193 197First$PRESVJOSNESBORO $12,225.00 $2,050.00 $4,402.56 $750.00 $2,800.00 $2,800.00 181 192DRUID$HILLS $4,500.00 $4,500.00 $4,310.84 $4,561.00 $9,061.00 $250.00 $9,311.00 185 188First$PRESVGRIFFIN $4,287.91 $17,414.00 $17,414.00 $17,414.00 164 187HAMILTON$MILL $22,000.00 $9,166.65 $4,127.40 $1,719.75 $10,886.40 $10,886.40 191 180SMYRNA $0.00 $4,127.40 $3,577.08 $3,577.08 $518.00 $4,095.08 156 180COLUMBIA $3,691.73 $0.00 $0.00 149 161COLUMBIA*Pd.*In*2015*for*2014 $3,144.00 $3,144.00 $3,144.00BETHANY $3,508.29 $0.00 $865.00 $865.00 156 153First$MONROE $3,508.29 $46.86 $46.86 $46.86 150 153ROCK$SPRING $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $3,439.50 $3,439.50 $6,439.50 $6,439.50 137 150NORCROSS $4,932.00 $2,119.73 $3,324.85 $1,662.43 $3,782.16 $334.00 $385.00 $4,501.16 146 145CROSSROADS $1,500.00 $375.00 $3,233.13 $3,200.00 $3,575.00 $62.50 $62.50 $3,700.00 143 141FAIRVIEW $250.00 $3,187.27 $700.00 $950.00 $1,019.00 $1,969.00 145 139MEMORIAL$DRIVE $1,000.00 $83.33 $3,072.62 $256.05 $339.38 $339.38 102 134KOREAN$CENTRAL $2,980.90 $0.00 $0.00 170 130OGLETHORPE $9,000.00 $2,250.00 $2,980.90 $1,490.45 $3,740.45 $3,740.45 133 130PHILADELPHIA $2,980.90 $1,490.46 $1,490.46 $593.00 $2,083.46 121 130HILLSIDE $2,500.00 $1,250.00 $2,912.11 $2,026.00 $3,276.00 $510.00 $3,786.00 104 127PRESBY$CHURCH$OF$THE$RESURRECT'N $500.00 $2,797.46 $1,165.60 $1,665.60 $478.25 $2,143.85 118 122EMORY $2,774.53 $2,774.53 $2,774.53 $111.00 $2,885.53 131 121RICE$MEMORIAL $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $2,774.53 $1,387.27 $3,887.27 $122.00 $4,009.27 118 121AUSTELL $1,858.44 $2,728.67 $161.68 $2,020.12 $1,687.39 $567.94 $4,275.45 123 119KELLEY $2,705.74 $0.00 $80.00 $80.00 117 118TIMBERRIDGE $0.00 $2,591.09 $2,591.00 $2,591.00 $2,591.00 98 113CHURCH$OF$THE$MASTER $2,522.30 $2,522.30 $2,522.30 $2,522.30 117 110TRINITY$DECATUR $500.00 $0.00 $2,270.07 $1,100.00 $1,100.00 $1,100.00 87 99WEST$POINT $2,270.07 $0.00 $0.00 99 99REHOBOTH $1,994.91 $0.00 $257.83 $517.88 $775.71 90 87SUMMIT$OF$SOUTH$FAYETTE $1,949.05 $0.00 $0.00 88 85CHURCH$OF$THE$NEW$COVENANT $1,625.00 $1,926.12 $1,625.00 $1,137.00 $100.00 $2,862.00 84 84JACKSON $3,500.00 $1,400.00 $1,788.54 $1,788.54 $3,188.54 $3,188.54 66 78

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PEACHTREE $159,134.20 $0.00 $0.00 7066 6940ROSWELL $60,000.00 $58,723.73 $0.00 $0.00 2522 2561Roswell*Pd*in*2015*for*2014 $20,000.00 $27,593.00 $47,593.00 $47,593.00TRINITY$ATLANTA $152,500.00 $76,248.58 $50,767.02 $50,767.02 $127,015.60 $6,074.00 $133,089.60 2240 2214First$PRESVATLANTA $85,000.00 $21,250.00 $50,147.91 $50,148.00 $71,398.00 $2,950.00 $687.82 $75,035.82 1928 2187KOREAN$COMMUNITY $5,000.00 $49,230.71 $5,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 1913 2147ALPHARETTA $15,000.00 $7,500.00 $20,797.51 $10,398.78 $17,898.78 $488.74 $18,387.52 893 907NORTH$AVENUE $8,338.35 $20,430.63 $14,086.71 $22,425.06 $3,416.67 $500.00 $26,341.73 908 891SHALLOWFORD $13,000.00 $6,499.98 $19,903.24 $19,903.24 $26,403.22 $1,062.00 $27,465.22 887 868ST$LUKES $41,207.69 $16,127.71 $18,917.25 $18,848.46 $34,976.17 $95.00 $100.00 $35,171.17 798 825JOHNS$CREEK $18,825.53 $8,599.00 $8,599.00 $2,535.93 $11,134.93 742 821PLEASANT$HILL $24,500.00 $7,000.00 $17,587.31 $17,588.00 $24,588.00 $1,715.00 $50.00 $26,353.00 746 767DECATUR $25,000.00 $12,500.00 $17,243.36 $17,243.36 $29,743.36 $11,603.00 $4,136.66 $45,483.02 777 752First$AFRICAN $35,000.00 $17,499.96 $17,243.36 $8,621.64 $26,121.60 $26,121.60 752 752CENTRAL $22,999.98 $15,156.73 $15,156.73 $38,156.71 $2,672.00 $1,000.00 $41,828.71 612 661NEW$LIFE $14,583.48 $0.00 $0.00 677 636First$PRESVLAGRANGE $5,000.00 $2,083.35 $14,285.39 $5,951.90 $8,035.25 $2,083.65 $10,118.90 604 623BUFORD $0.00 $14,079.02 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $776.80 $5,776.80 652 614MCDONOUGH $10,342.00 $5,171.00 $12,886.66 $12,887.00 $18,058.00 $2,702.34 $1,500.00 $22,260.34 582 562MORNINGSIDE $3,500.00 $12,542.71 $12,500.00 $16,000.00 $851.00 $16,851.00 545 547NORTHMINSTER $36,000.00 $15,000.00 $11,854.81 $7,112.25 $22,112.25 $180.00 $22,292.25 462 517WESTMINSTER $11,786.02 $2,946.51 $2,946.51 $1,032.00 $1,670.00 $5,648.51 353 514NEWNAN $9,000.00 $4,500.00 $10,800.03 $5,278.99 $9,778.99 $1,037.00 $10,815.99 456 471MOUNT$VERNON $28,000.00 $8,400.00 $10,616.59 $10,616.59 $19,016.59 $2,720.60 $21,737.19 455 463CLAIRMONT $0.00 $10,089.20 $5,044.62 $5,044.62 $5,044.62 440 440OAKHURST $6,500.00 $2,708.31 $8,965.63 $8,993.00 $11,701.31 $1,158.00 $12,859.31 409 391GOOD$SHEPHERD $8,461.17 $3,641.25 $3,641.25 $3,641.25 365 369FAYETTE $0.00 $5,000.00 $8,323.59 $4,161.80 $9,161.80 $200.00 $9,361.80 263 363EASTMINSTER $8,300.66 $4,150.35 $4,150.35 $810.00 $873.00 $5,833.35 357 362First$PRESVPEACHTREE$CITY $0.00 $7,750.34 $4,952.88 $4,952.88 $4,952.88 216 338ST$ANDREWS $8,000.00 $7,681.55 $0.00 $1,817.16 $463.00 $2,280.16 296 335MORROW $7,177.09 $7,177.09 $7,177.09 $3,062.00 $71.00 $10,310.09 293 313CARROLLTON $6,500.00 $2,278.46 $7,062.44 $1,094.95 $3,373.41 $682.00 $1,866.00 $5,921.41 299 308NORTH$DECATUR $13,500.00 $6,741.42 $6,742.00 $6,742.00 $6,742.00 326 294NORTHWEST $20,000.00 $5,000.00 $6,672.63 $6,587.79 $11,587.79 $137.00 $11,724.79 292 291First$PRESVCOVINGTON $10,000.00 $4,999.98 $6,557.98 $3,279.00 $8,278.98 $690.00 $8,968.98 296 286RADCLIFFE $6,512.12 $0.00 $0.00 285 284LAWRENCEVILLE $2,000.00 $500.00 $5,755.43 $1,438.75 $1,938.75 $1,150.00 $3,088.75 253 251STOCKBRIDGE $5,000.00 $1,114.43 $4,700.65 $992.37 $2,106.80 $2,106.80 199 205CONYERS $0.00 $4,586.00 $0.00 $1,606.82 $725.00 $2,331.82 211 200LOYD $5,000.00 $2,500.02 $4,586.00 $4,586.00 $7,086.02 $152.00 $7,238.02 205 200COVENANT $4,620.00 $4,517.21 $4,620.00 $600.00 $5,220.00 193 197First$PRESVJOSNESBORO $12,225.00 $2,050.00 $4,402.56 $750.00 $2,800.00 $2,800.00 181 192DRUID$HILLS $4,500.00 $4,500.00 $4,310.84 $4,561.00 $9,061.00 $250.00 $9,311.00 185 188First$PRESVGRIFFIN $4,287.91 $17,414.00 $17,414.00 $17,414.00 164 187HAMILTON$MILL $22,000.00 $9,166.65 $4,127.40 $1,719.75 $10,886.40 $10,886.40 191 180SMYRNA $0.00 $4,127.40 $3,577.08 $3,577.08 $518.00 $4,095.08 156 180COLUMBIA $3,691.73 $0.00 $0.00 149 161COLUMBIA*Pd.*In*2015*for*2014 $3,144.00 $3,144.00 $3,144.00BETHANY $3,508.29 $0.00 $865.00 $865.00 156 153First$MONROE $3,508.29 $46.86 $46.86 $46.86 150 153ROCK$SPRING $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $3,439.50 $3,439.50 $6,439.50 $6,439.50 137 150NORCROSS $4,932.00 $2,119.73 $3,324.85 $1,662.43 $3,782.16 $334.00 $385.00 $4,501.16 146 145CROSSROADS $1,500.00 $375.00 $3,233.13 $3,200.00 $3,575.00 $62.50 $62.50 $3,700.00 143 141FAIRVIEW $250.00 $3,187.27 $700.00 $950.00 $1,019.00 $1,969.00 145 139MEMORIAL$DRIVE $1,000.00 $83.33 $3,072.62 $256.05 $339.38 $339.38 102 134KOREAN$CENTRAL $2,980.90 $0.00 $0.00 170 130OGLETHORPE $9,000.00 $2,250.00 $2,980.90 $1,490.45 $3,740.45 $3,740.45 133 130PHILADELPHIA $2,980.90 $1,490.46 $1,490.46 $593.00 $2,083.46 121 130HILLSIDE $2,500.00 $1,250.00 $2,912.11 $2,026.00 $3,276.00 $510.00 $3,786.00 104 127PRESBY$CHURCH$OF$THE$RESURRECT'N $500.00 $2,797.46 $1,165.60 $1,665.60 $478.25 $2,143.85 118 122EMORY $2,774.53 $2,774.53 $2,774.53 $111.00 $2,885.53 131 121RICE$MEMORIAL $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $2,774.53 $1,387.27 $3,887.27 $122.00 $4,009.27 118 121AUSTELL $1,858.44 $2,728.67 $161.68 $2,020.12 $1,687.39 $567.94 $4,275.45 123 119KELLEY $2,705.74 $0.00 $80.00 $80.00 117 118TIMBERRIDGE $0.00 $2,591.09 $2,591.00 $2,591.00 $2,591.00 98 113CHURCH$OF$THE$MASTER $2,522.30 $2,522.30 $2,522.30 $2,522.30 117 110TRINITY$DECATUR $500.00 $0.00 $2,270.07 $1,100.00 $1,100.00 $1,100.00 87 99WEST$POINT $2,270.07 $0.00 $0.00 99 99REHOBOTH $1,994.91 $0.00 $257.83 $517.88 $775.71 90 87SUMMIT$OF$SOUTH$FAYETTE $1,949.05 $0.00 $0.00 88 85CHURCH$OF$THE$NEW$COVENANT $1,625.00 $1,926.12 $1,625.00 $1,137.00 $100.00 $2,862.00 84 84JACKSON $3,500.00 $1,400.00 $0.00 $1,788.54 $3,188.54 $3,188.54 66




GUM$CREEK $1,696.82 $1,696.82 $1,696.82 $1,696.82 78 74GOOD$NEWS$GARDEN $1,605.10 $0.00 $0.00 70 70ATLANTA$TAIWANESE $1,559.24 $0.00 $0.00 70 68COLLEGE$PARK $1,467.52 $0.00 $0.00 61 64HANBIT $1,444.59 $1,444.59 $1,444.59 $685.00 $2,129.59 65 63PORTERDALE $1,215.29 $0.00 $0.00 41 53WESTHILLS $1,192.36 $0.00 $0.00 33 52CRISTO$PARA$TODAS$LAS$NACIONES $1,031.85 $0.00 $0.00 45 45DALLASVDODD $2,400.00 $1,400.00 $1,031.85 $1,031.85 $2,431.85 $283.00 $500.00 $3,214.85 51 45LUTHER$HAYS $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,031.85 $1,031.85 $2,531.85 $2,531.85 44 45HEMPHILL$MEMORIAL $2,100.00 $2,100.00 $940.13 $940.13 $3,040.13 $100.00 $3,140.13 38 41First$PRESVMANCHESTER$WM$SPRGS. $0.00 $825.48 $825.48 $825.48 $510.00 $1,335.48 39 36FELLOWSHIP $779.62 $0.00 $0.00 8 34ATLANTA$KOREAN $0.00 $756.69 $600.00 $600.00 $600.00 20 33ATLANTA*KOREAN*Pd.*In*2015*for*2014 $720.39 $720.39 $720.39BARNESVILLE $664.97 $0.00 $0.00 29 29GREENVILLE $596.18 $600.00 $600.00 $600.00 25 26EBENEZER $500.00 $500.00 $573.25 $500.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 24 25ORMEWOOD$PARK $504.46 $0.00 $0.00 22 22FRIENDSHIP $2,000.00 $481.53 $0.00 $0.00 24 21CANAAN$KOREAN $321.02 $0.00 $0.00 14 14First$PRESVBREMEN $298.09 $0.00 $0.00 13 13TALLAPOOSA $100.00 $100.00 $275.16 $275.16 $375.16 $200.00 $155.00 $730.16 11 12BENEVOLENCE$TOTAL $691,806.69 $326,868.26 $881,681.43 $457,723.80 $784,592.06 $61,624.89 $20,169.59 $866,386.54 79466 80089INDIVIDUAL$GIVING$TOTAL $18,046.84*$$2015$Prepaids$in$2014 V$8,586.66 V9521.74 V$18,108.40OVERALL$TOTAL $318,281.60 $448,202.06 $866,324.98

COLUMN'(1)$Benevolence$Pledges$from$church$sessions.COLUMN'(2)$All$funds$for$basic$benevolence$support$of$GA,$Synod$&$Presbytery$Missions.$Not$included$here$are$special$designations,$which$are$are$reported$in$Column$5.COLUMN'(3)$Per$Capita$due$by$April$1,$2015$is$22.93$per$member$based$on$the$active$membership$of$the$congregation$as$of$January$1,$2014$as$reported$in$the$Assembly$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$statistics$for$Dec.$31,$2013.COLUMN'(4)$Per$Capita$received$at$Presbytery.COLUMN'(5)$Total$Receipts$to$Presbytery$Budget.COLUMN'(6)$Designated$amounts$that$support$the$budgeted$work$of$the$governing$bodies$and$inistitutions$of$the$church.COLUMN'(7)$Designated$amounts$that$support$nonVbudgeted$work$of$institiutions$of$the$church,$such$as$E.C.O.'s$,$Disaster$Relief$&$Capital$Funds$Campaign,$etc.COLUMN'(8)$Total$of$all$receipts.MEMBERSHIP*G*Shown*for*12/31/14;*per*capita*based*on*12/31/13*membership.

If$there$is$an$error,$please$send$a$written$request$for$correction$to$Gwen$Hairston,$Financial$Support$Specialist,$$at$the$Presbytery$Office$via$email$at$ghairston@atlpcusa.orgYour$written$request$will$expedite$our$ability$to$respond.$If$you$have$any$questions,$contact$Gwen$Hairston$at$404V898V0711,$ext$125.

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CLOSING Executive Presbyter Penny Hill, Rev. Yolanda Thompson and Rev. Marthame Sanders closed the meeting with a heartfelt presentation on unity and reconciliation. It was based on a lesson learned on how, in the week preceding the presbytery meeting, miscommunication, pre-conceptions and power dynamics were at work among us in planning a portion of the presbytery meeting. They had the courage to share and discuss what was learned and the re-commitment to be open to each other in reconciliation. The Presbytery then shared a “Litany for Disciples” based on Guidelines for Presbyterians During Times of Disagreement. ADJOURNMENT The Moderator closed the meeting with prayer at 11:54 AM. Following the meeting, commissioners were invited to attend one of six workshops aimed at reaching the unchurched:

1. How to start a new worshipping community 2. Using Demographic data in discovering who is your neighbor 3. How to reach the unchurched 4. Becoming a congregation that reflects your community 5. How to invite your neighbors and tell your story 6. Creating invitational events

Respectfully submitted, Donna E. Wells Stated Clerk