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WORDS OF APPRECIATION AND GREETING FROM YOUR DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT

Welcome to our second year of GREATER, the annual district gathering of our family of pastors and parishioners from across the South Central Ohio District Churches of the Nazarene!

Along with all the planning and prayer that have gone into these next two and half days of celebration and recognition, there is a deep expectation that God the Holy Spirit will fill this place and fill you, His people, with great rejoicing at all that he has accomplished through you this past year.

Even more than that, however, we are coming into this time with a hunger and a thirst for fresh vision, fresh commitment and a deep desire to offer ourselves once again to Jesus as living sacrifices, so that His will may be done in and through us as willing vessels of His love being poured out into a lost and broken humanity.

I would also like to thank all of you for praying for the District office as we prepared to present this 77

th district assembly by means of an online platform. Your prayers and genuine love and support

are not taken for granted.

The district office staff and Mary and I are honored to serve you throughout the year. Thank you for your constant prayers and love.

Blessings, Pastor Trevor

2020 ASSEMBLY ORGANIZATION 2020 ASSEMBLY ASSISTANTS:

Rev. Kevin Angel, Statistical Secretary Cathy Gessner, Recording Secretary

VOTING: Will take place via Zoom

MEETING TIMES:

Thursday 10:00 am to 12:30 pm

2020 ASSEMBLY COMMITTEES:

District Assembly Finance Committee: Rev. Trevor Johnston, Chairman, Rev. Kevin Angel, Charles Brisker, Tom Finks, Karen Frey, Rev. Walt Gessner, John Grimm, Rev. Jim Lanning, Rev. Larry McNutt, Rev. Rob Paugh, Mark Stiverson Pastoral Support and Ministerial Benefits: Charles Brisker Chairman, Barbara Hart Secretary, John Grimm, Rev. Jim Lanning Auditing Committee: Charles Brisker Chairman, and John Grimm

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Minister’s licenses and certificates, that are new issues or being renewed, will be mailed out after the District Assembly.

*Per Manual 206.3 all previously elected district officers shall remain in their current position for 1 year due to the abbreviated District Assembly.

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2019-2020 DISTRICT LEADERSHIP (Currently Serving)

ADVISORY BOARD

(Also serves as Church Properties and Home Mission Board) Rev. Trevor Johnston, Chairman

ELDERS LAYPERSONS Rev. Larry McNutt *2020 Rev. Rob Paugh *2020 Rev. Ann Forbes 2021 Rev. Walt Gessner 2021 Rev. Jack Johnson 2021

Rev. Jerry Carpenter 2022

Mr. Charlie Brisker *2020 Mrs. Cathie Holbrook *2020 Mr. Alun Armstrong 2021 Dr. Kadri Parris 2021 Mrs. Karen Frey 2022 Mr. Mark Stiverson 2022

MINISTERIAL CREDENTIALS Rev. Trevor Johnston, Chairman

Rev. Kevin Angel, Secretary Rev. Todd Barlow Dr. Stephen Bennett Rev. Jerry Carpenter Dr. Doug Downs Rev. Penny Edwards Rev. G. Ann Forbes Rev. Robert Hale Rev. Dennis King Rev. Heather Malott Rev. Gerri Nugent Rev. Gary Reiss

MINISTERIAL STUDIES Dr. Jim Miller, Chairman

Dr. Walter Gessner, Secretary Rev. Dale Benson Dr. Christi Bennett Rev. Zach Carpenter Rev. Daniel Deida Rev. Bryan Malott Rev. Philip Manson Rev. Kevin Meyers Rev. Joshua Porterfield Rev. William Roth Rev. Timothy Swanson Rev. Mike Vallangeon

CAMP MEETING TRUSTEES Rev. Steve Queen, Chairman

Rev. Chuck Wilson *2020 Mrs. Esther Lanning *2020 Rev. Ed Simons 2022 Mrs. Beth Clingan 2022

MISSION STRATEGY TEAM Rev. Trevor Johnston, Chairman Rev. Jim Lanning, Team Leader

New Works Team: Rev. Joshua Porterfield, Team Leader

Rev. Josue De La Cruz, Hispanic Team Leader

Rev. Joshua Cook Rev. Jay Schlenker Rev. Mike Vallangeon

Church Assessment Team: Rev. James Lanning, Team Leader

Rev. Kevin Angel Rev. Mark Clingan Mrs. Cathy Manson

Church Renewal Team: Rev. Trevor Johnston, Team Leader

Rev. Mark Clingan Rev. Ann Forbes Mrs. Cathy Manson

Church Growth Team: Rev. Larry McNutt, Team Leader

Dr. Doug Downs Rev. Mark Ledford Rev. Phil Manson Rev. Kevin Meyers

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LOGAN CONFERENCE CENTER BOARD

Rev. Trevor Johnston, Chairman

Mr. John Grimm, President Mr. Ryan Young, Secretary Mrs. Lisa Fluhart, Treasurer

Rev. Thomas Gates Mr. Steve Harden Rev. Rob Paugh

Rev. Steve Queen Rev. William Roth

DEPARTMENT HEADS SDMI Chairman: NMI President: NYI President: Dr. Doug Downs Carol Lee Carpenter Rev. Drew Aaron

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TOP TEN CHURCHES CHURCH MEMBERSHIP WORSHIP Grove City .............................. 2940 Grove City ................................ 2376 Columbus Shepherd ................865 Circleville Heritage ..................... 914 Circleville Heritage ...................752 Columbus Shepherd................... 621 Grace Life ................................655 Refinery ...................................... 585 Westerville ...............................575 Newark First ............................... 576 Newark First ……… .................511 Cornerstone ............................... 534 Refinery ..................................389 Pickerington ............................... 425 Pickerington .............................342 Grace Life ................................. 290 Marietta First ............................319 Westerville ................................. 247 Ironton First ............................. .312 Plymouth Heights ....................... 203

SDMI ATTENDANCE SDMI RESPONSIBILITY LIST Grove City .............................. 1098 Grove City ............................... 8431 Columbus Shepherd ................774 Circleville Heritage ................... 2391 Refinery ...................................599 Columbus Shepherd. ................ 1960 Circleville Heritage ..................489 Refinery .................................... 1506 Newark First .............................374 Newark First ............................. 1388 Cornerstone .............................227 Pickerington ............................... 704 Pickerington .............................226 Cornerstone ............................... 402 Westerville ...............................181 Westerville ................................. 400 Grace Life ................................151 Hope Community ....................... 335 One Hope Community .............130 One Hope Community ................ 250

NEW NAZARENES CHURCH INCOME Grove City ................................. 84 Grove City ........................ 4,304,035 One Hope ................................. 35 Columbus Shepherd......... 1,245,676 Columbus Shepherd ................. 30 Circleville Heritage ........... 1,145,326 Grace Community ..................... 25 Refinery ............................ 1,136,365 Circleville Heritage .................... 16 Pickerington ........................ 874,249 Refinery .................................... 16 Newark First ........................ 747,123 Cornerstone .............................. 14 Grace Life ........................... 671,204 Westerville ................................ 14 Cornerstone ........................ 614,623 Coal Grove ................................ 12 Westerville .......................... 566,068 Newark First .............................. 12 Reynoldsburg ...................... 411,587

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NEW NAZARENES

Belpre ........................... 0 Chesapeake ................. 0 Chester ........................ 0 Chesterhill .................... 0 Chillicothe First ............. 9 Circleville Heritage ..... 16 Coal Grove ................. 12 Col. Crossroads Comm.2 Col. Korean Soh Mang . 0 Col. Northwest ............ 10 Col. Shepherd ............ 30 Col. West Broad ........... 6 Col. Whitehall ............. 11 Cornerstone ............... 14 Darby Creek ............... 12 Dayspring ..................... 1 Dresden ........................ 3 Fellowship .................... 2 Gallipolis First ............... 2 Grace Comm. ............. 25 Grace Life……………..10

Grove City .................. 84 Hebron ......................... 9 Hilliard .......................... 3 Hope Comm ................. 9 Ironton First .................. 0 Jackson ........................ 6 Living Faith ................... 3 Logan ........................... 3 Lower Lights Comm. ... 5 Marietta First ................ 6 McArthur ...................... 3 Nelsonville .................... 0 New Boston First ......... 0 New Hope .................... 4 Newark First ............... 12 Oak Hill ...................... 11 Obetz ........................... 7 One Hope Comm. .... ..35 Pataskala ..................... 7 Pickerington ................. 8 Plymouth Heights ......... 2

Point Rock .................... 1 Portsmouth First ........... 2 Ports. Rosemount ......... 2 Ports. Sciotoville ........... 2 Rarden .......................... 0 Refinery ..................... 16 Reynoldsburg ............... 4 Riverside ....................... 0 Rutland ......................... 2 South Point ................... 3 Sunrise ......................... 0 Together Ministries ....... 2 Unity .............................. 0 Waterford ...................... 6 Wellston ........................ 2 West Ironton ................. 3 Westerville .................. 14 Zanesville First ............. 2 Zanesville Northside ..... 3 Total ............................. 446

ALL MINISTRY ALLOCATIONS PAID IN FULL

Belpre Chester Chesterhill Chillicothe First Circleville Heritage Coal Grove Columbus Shepherd Columbus West Broad Columbus Whitehall Cornerstone Darby Creek Dayspring Dresden Gallipolis First Grace Life Hebron

Hope Community Ironton First Jackson Living Faith Logan Lower Lights Community Marietta First McArthur Nelsonville New Boston First New Hope Newark First Oak Hill Obetz Pataskala Plymouth Heights

Point Rock Portsmouth First Portsmouth Rosemount Portsmouth Sciotoville Rarden Refinery Reynoldsburg Rutland Sunrise Together Ministries Unity Waterford Wellston West Ironton Zanesville Northside

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COMMITTEES

& REPORTS

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DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD [Also serves as the Properties Board]

2019-2020 The District Advisory Board of the South Central Ohio District submits the following report. The board met as called during the year by the District Superintendent. It transacted such business as was referred to it with effective deliberation. The following transfers received: Ordained Elders: Christi Bennett from Metro New York, Stephen J. Bennett from Metro New York, Daniel R. Burris from Southwestern Ohio, Daniel E. Campbell from Northwestern Ohio, Daniel Deida from Central California, Jeffery S. Gilkerson from East Ohio, Kendra J. Lambert from North Central Ohio, Daniel W. Meek from West Virginia North, Samuel L. Simoes from New England Licensed Minister: Maria Deida from Central California, Britni Green from Australia Southern, Bailey A. Phillips from Northwestern Ohio The following transfers sent: Ordained Elders: Donald G. Ballard II to South Texas, Jeffery J. Gray to Kansas City, Gary J. Henry to Eastern Kentucky, Henry W. Spaulding II to North Central Ohio, Nelson Y. Valencia to El Salvador West, William D. Vinson to Florida The following were recommended the granting or renewal of district license, or given permission for a district license without pursuing ordination: James B. Adkins, Larry W. Cheesebrew, Josue De La Cruz, Herbert L. Grate (retired), Leonard K. Myers, John Owen Stotts, D. Justin, Robison, Garret Russell The following appointments were approved for the coming year: Chesapeake, Rev. Brad Adkins; Rev. Dwight Umbel; Chesterhill, Rev. Roland Folk; Coal Grove, Rev. Jeffrey Canfield; Cols Korean Soh Mang, Rev. Eun Ho Kim; Dresden, Rev. Greg Farra; McArthur, Rev. Bill Roth; Living Faith, Co-Pastor’s Christy and Justin Robison; Nelsonville, Rev. Garret Russell, Point Rock, Rev. Diane Petit-Chapman; Portsmouth Rosemount, Rev. Steve Nelson; Rarden, Rev. Jeremy Bender; Riverside, Rev. Robert Keene; Sunrise, Rev. Ed Spears; Together Ministries, Rev. Joshua Porterfield The following were recommended to the Board of General Superintendent (if not serving in a Nazarene ministry) and the District Assembly for Interdenominational/ Special Service role designation:

Rev. Renee Carden, as Director of Bright Light Kids, at Lower Lights Ministries, Columbus, OH

Rev. James A. Chuvalas, as Adjunct Faculty at Ohio Christian University, Circleville, OH

Rev. James Allen Dean, as District Pulpit Supply, Grove City, OH

Rev. Donald Fairchild, as Senior Pastor, at Log Pile CCCU Church, Ray, OH

Dr. Lowell P. Ford, as Senior Pastor, at Wayside Chapel, Johnstown, OH

Rev. Daniel Fulton, as Senior Pastor, at Faith UMC, Terra Alta, WV

Dr. Caleb T. Friedeman, as Associate Professor at Ohio Christian University, Circleville, OH

Rev. Paul Imboden, as Pastor, at Little Kyger Congregational Christian Church, Chesire, OH

Rev. Laura M. Johnston, as resident assistant for Grace Haven Youth for Christ, Columbus, OH

Rev. Aaron Chelikowsky, as Director, at Lower Lights Ministries, Columbus, OH

Rev. Deborah McKay, as Pastor, at Cypress Wesleyan, Grove City, OH

Rev. Mary Janice Lavender, SS Superintendent & Song leader, Syracuse Mission, Syracuse, OH

Rev. Will Luckeydoo, as Pastor, Centenary UMC, Gallipolis, OH

Dr. Earl Scott Mann, as Pastor, at Burlington Wesleyan Independent Church

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Rev. Matthew McCloskey, as Counselor, with Communities in Schools, Columbus, OH

Rev. Allen D. Midcap, as Pastor, at Safeharbor Country Church, Langsville OH

Rev. Raymond Neu, as Missionary, at Spoken Worldwide, Plano, TX

Rev. Janet H. Ruark, as CEO, at Lower Lights Ministries, Columbus, OH

Rev. Isreal E. Schertz, as Campus Children’s Pastor, at Cyprus Wesleyan Church, Galloway, OH

Dr. S. Jeffrey Sparks, as Affiliate Faculty, at Ohio Christian University, Circleville, OH

Rev. Robert D. Thomas, as Next-Gen Ministry @ GCCN, at Grove City Nazarene, Grove City, OH

Rev. Timothy N. Throckmorton, Family Research Council

Rev. Matthew A. Walls, as President & Director of the Jacob Walls Foundation, Blacklick, OH

Rev. Robert L. Wilson, recruiter and coordinator, Mission of Sight Gamertsfelder Mission Center, Frome Jamaica

Approved:

Name changes for Minford to Living Faith and The Plains/Athens to Vicinity Ministries

Loan for removal of parsonage at New Hope

Rev. Kevin Angel as the District Secretary

The building of 4 cabins and shower facility at Logan Conference Center

New Works grant for The Cross Church in Lucasville, Ohio

Loan for purchase of property to Together Ministries

Medical Leave for Pastor Trevor Johnston

Sabbatical date change due to medical leave for Pastor Trevor

Sale of Sunbury Road property

Purchase of Demorst Road property for Casa de Oracion

Pike County Community Council to assume the mortgage for Heritage Waverly

Grant for building repairs at Portsmouth Sciotoville

Rev. Daniel Deida as the Spanish Leadership Development Director.

Grant for mortgage at Living Faith

Close The Plains/Athens and sell the property

Financial support for Columbus Crossroads, Darby Creek, Dayspring, Living Faith, Nelsonville, New Boston, Riverside, The Plains-Athens, Together Ministries.

Joint venture between SCO and SWO to plant a church in Ironton

Sale of 2 acres at Westerville

Sale of 30 acres at Dayspring

Fellowship declared in crisis

Bible Community church becoming Nazarene

Extension on One Hope Community loan from 30 months to 60 months

The following Compassionate Ministry Centers for the 2020-21 year (per Manual 225.15) - Lower Lights Ministries, Lower Lights Christian Health Center, The Potter's House Ministries, The Jacob Edward Walls Foundation, Jordan’s Crossing

Members of the District Nominating Committee

Respectfully submitted Rev. Jack Johnson, Secretary Rev. Trevor Johnston, Chairman

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MINISTERIAL CREDENTIALS BOARD 2019-2020

We, the board of Ministerial Credential, respectfully submit the following recommendations to the 2020 District Assembly: PARTIAL REPORT #1 1. The following transfers be received: Ordained Elders: Christi Bennett from Metro New York, Stephen J. Bennett from Metro New York, Daniel R. Burris from Southwestern Ohio, Daniel E. Campbell from Northwestern Ohio, Daniel Deida from Central California, Jeffery S. Gilkerson from East Ohio, Kendra J. Lambert from North Central Ohio, Daniel W. Meek from West Virginia North, Samuel L. Simoes from New England Licensed Minister: Maria Deida from Central California, Britni Green from Australia Southern, Bailey A. Phillips from Northwestern Ohio PARTIAL REPORT #2 1. That the following be elected to Elder Orders: Josue De La Cruz, Laura M. Johnson, Christina L. Kidd, Christa A. Riter, Michael C. Roberts, Edward K. Solano, Brian M. Sponsellor, David W. Tripp PARTIAL REPORT #3 1. That the following be granted renewal of District Ministers License: [Elder Candidates] James B. Adkins, Bailey S. Alexander, Rory D. Bay, Matthew J. Blackwell, Kimborah R. Bobb, D. Michael Bowling, Steven J. Brown, Erik L. Burkhardt, Russell A. Colburn, Michael A. Culp, Maria Deide, Josue De La Cruz, Philip Jason Dixon, Stephannie A. Eppley, J. Ryan Etterling, Kayla R. Hamilton, Carlos A. Huertas, Sandra L. Cordoba Huertas, Brittany L. Ison, Laura M. Johnson, Christina L. Kidd, Lindi W. Martsoff, Nathan J. Martsoff, Daryl L. Miller, Erin C. Moorman, Eric W. Parsons, Bailey A. Phillips, Nicholas K Pruitt, Hector M. Reffit, Christa A. Riter, James K. Ritterbach, Michael C. Roberts, D. Justin Robison, Garret T. Russell, Jennifer A. Schrappe, Edward K. Solano, Brian M. Sponseller, Vance H. Tope, David W. Tripp, Jamie L. West, Jared N. Williamson, Zachary R. Zaborski, Brittany R. Zahler [Deacon Candidates] Colton D. Dutiel, Jonathan D. Virden, Anita K. Walker [Licensed Minister] Larry W. Cheesebrew, Herbert L. Grate, Leonard K. Myers, John Owen Stotts 2. That the following be granted District Ministers License: [Elder Candidate] Caleb Aleshire, Jeremy L. Bender, Charles W. Cave, Deanna R. Dupler, J. Olyvia Frederick, Jonathan Gerlach, Jesse J. James, Mikaela Ledford, Joseph L. McClellan, Misty S. Moore, David E. Muschott, Maricela Ramirez, Shane Sevy, Gary Webb [Deacon Candidates] Abigail S. Anderson, Shawn K. Barrett 3. That the following be granted retired assigned status: [Elders] Joe C. Brown 4. That the following be removed from the roll of elders: Having transferred to another district: Donald G. Ballard II to South Texas, Jeffery J. Gray to Kansas City, Gary J. Henry to Eastern Kentucky, Henry W. Spaulding II to North Central Ohio, Nelson Y. Valencia to El Salvador West, William D. Vinson to Florida Having transferred to the Church Triumphant: Paul D. Ferguson, Josephus A. Foster, George J. Leatherwood, Teki Mebrahtu, George Williams Expelled from the membership and ministry of the Church of the Nazarene by uniting with another church, denomination, or ministry: Malcolm R. Schoener, 5. That the following be removed from the roll of deacons: Having transferred to another district: Melissa Scott to Northwestern Ohio

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6. That the following be removed from the roll of licensed ministers: Having transferred to another district: Jacob I. Barker to North Central Ohio, Grace M. Chupp to Northeastern Indiana, Britni M. Green to Canada West, Jacob A. Holmes to Kentucky, Morgan E. Wade to MidSouth Not renewed: Joseph E. Asbury, Jarod R. Massie, Christopher J. Seidle, Adam B. Sylvia 7. That the following role certifications be approved: Commissioned Evangelist: Jerry R. Boggs, Cynthia K. Stiverson Commissioned Song Evangelist: Jerry R. Boggs Evangelism Service Retired: Kenneth D. Heaton, William G. Hill Chaplain: Jeffrey A. Adkins, Daniel R. Burris, Kevin R. Plantz, Charles G. Rispress, Gregory B. Rosser, Jeremy A. Schinkle Registered Evangelist: Cynthia L. McCorkle, Robert W. McCorkle II, Edward A. Simons The credentials board recommended 2 individuals for removal of divorce as a barrier for district license and future ordination.

Respectfully Submitted, Rev. Kevin Angel, Secretary Rev. Trevor Johnston, Chairman

MINISTERIAL STUDIES REPORT 2019-2020

Reporting for the Course of Study is made under Deacon and Elder and establishes progress of each Course of Study student. Those who have not successfully completed and reported two courses in the last year are listed as inactive. Those who completed the South Central Ohio District approved Course of Study and satisfied all competencies are listed as graduated. If all enrollment paperwork has not been received, these are considered not yet enrolled and are not included in this report. Those who have been transferred are noted at the report’s end. Deacon: Level 1: Level 2: Shawn Barrett, Colton Dutiel, Jennifer Schrappe, Christopher Seidle Level 3: Anita Walker Level 4: Eric Parsons Elder: Level 1: Robert Harbolt, Jordan Killeen, Scott Maddy, Hector Reffit, Laura Russell, Michelle Wilcox Level 2: Caleb Aleshire, Bailey Alexander, Abby Anderson, Jeremy Bender, Kim Bobb, Deana Dupler, Sandra Huertas, Mickie Ledford, Joe McClellan, Misty Moore, Nick Pruitt, Jim Ritterbach, Jesse Rivers, Gary Webb, Jamie West, Zack Zaborski Level 3: Brad Adkins, Rory Bay, Erik Burkhardt, Charles Cave, Russell Colburn, Jason Dixon, Olyvia Frederick, Carlos Huertas, Daryl Miller, Justin Robison, Shane Sevy, Jared Williamson, Brittany Zahler Level 4: Matthew Balckwell, Steven Brown, Michael Culp, Maria Deida, Stephannie Eppley, Ryan Etterling, Erin Moorman, Garret Russell Inactive: Joseph Asbury, (E), Mindy Schemrich (D), Adam Sylvia, (D) Graduated: Josue De La Cruz, Jonathon Gerlach, Kayla Hamilton, Brittany Ison, Laura Johnson, Christina Kidd, Lindi Martsolf, Nathan Martsolf, Michael Roberts, Vance Tope, David Tripp

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Transferred: Jacob Barker, Jacob Holmes, Morgan Wade Withdrew: Jarod Massie Files have been updated. Grids have been forwarded to each student upon receipt of their transcripts.

Respectfully submitted

Walter N. Gessner, Secretary James A. Miller, Chairman

DISTRICT NOMINATING COMMITTEE

2020 District Nominating Committee – Manual paragraph 203: “Prior to the convening of the district assembly, the district superintendent in consultation with the District Advisory Board shall appoint a nominating committee to serve the district assembly; this committee may prepare nominations for the usual committees and offices in advance of the convening of the district assembly.” We, the Nominating Committee, make the following recommendations: 1. That the elders serving on the District Advisory Board and the MVNU Board of Trustees be

assigned, lead pastors 2. That all clergy serving on the district boards be assigned ministers 3. That the District Advisory Board nominations be made without the listing of incumbents 4. That all elections be by plurality 5. That the nominees be listed on the ballot in alphabetical order *Per Manual 206.3 all previously elected district officers shall remain in their current position for 1 year due to the abbreviated District Assembly.

Partial Report Number One *District Advisory Board: All will stay in place *Mount Vernon Nazarene University Trustee: All will stay in place District Sunday School & Discipleship Ministries Board: Chair: elect 1 for 3 year term: Rev. Jeffrey Gilkerson, Rev. Jack Johnson *Camp Meeting Trustee: All will stay in place General Assembly Delegates:

Elder Delegates (Elect 3): Kevin Angel, Jerry Carpenter, Doug Downs, Penny Edwards, Ann Forbes, Walt Gessner, Matthew Hancock, Jack Johnson, Mark Ledford, Phil Manson, Larry McNutt, Kevin Meyers, Jim Miller, Rob Paugh, Joshua Porterfield, Steve Queen, Gary Reiss, Christy Robison, Mike Vallengeon, Chuck Wilson Lay Delegates (Elect 4): Charlie Brisker, Faith Coriell, Kendra De La Cruz, Henry Dillon, Janele Dixon, Mary Dorfe, Tom Frederick, Terri Gilkerson, John Grimm, J Brian Jay, Miriam Kuhn, John Llewellyn, Jesse McCorkle, Kadri Parris, Valerie Powell, Rachel Ramey, Darell

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Ranum, Amy Rodgers, Steve Sargaent, Shari Simons, Cindy Stevens, Mark Stiverson, Ken Stoll, Beth True

Partial Report Number Two

The boards listed below are by appointment. Per Manual 215 the District Superintendent has the right to substitute other names should initial appointees be unable to serve. The following are submitted to the District Assembly for approval. Ministerial Credentials Board: Rev. Trevor Johnston Chairman, Rev. Kevin Angel Secretary, Rev. Todd Barlow, Dr. Stephen Bennett, Rev. Jerry Carpenter, Dr. Doug Downs, Rev. Penny Edwards, Rev. Ann Forbes, Rev. Robert Hale, Rev. Dennis King, Rev. Heather Malott ,Rev. Gerri Nugent, Rev. Gary Reiss Ministerial Studies Board: Dr. James Miller Chairman, Rev. Walter Gessner Secretary, Dr. Christi Bennett, Rev. Dale Benson, Rev. Zach Carpenter, Rev. Daniel Deida, Rev. Brian Malott, Rev. Philip Manson, Rev. Kevin Meyers, Rev. Joshua Porterfield, Rev. William Roth, Rev. Timothy Swanson, Rev. Mike Vallangeon District Court of Appeals: Rev. Trevor Johnston, Alun Armstrong, Cathy Gessner, Rev. Larry McNutt Mission Strategy Team: Rev. Trevor Johnston, Chairman

New Works Team: Rev. Joshua Porterfield, Team Leader Rev. Joshua Cook, Rev. Jeff Gilkerson, Rev. Matt Hancock, Rev. Jim Lanning, Rev. Jim Rose, Rev. Jay Schlenker, Rev. Mike Vallengeon

Latino Outreach Team: Rev. Josue De La Cruz, Hispanic Team Leader Rev. Daniel Deida, Rev. Edward Solano

Church Health Team: Rev. Trevor Johnston Team Leader Rev. Jerry Carpenter, Rev. Ann Forbes, Rev.Jack Johnson, Rev. Jim Lanning, Mrs. Cathy Manson, Rev. Jim Miller

Logan Conference Center Board: Rev. Trevor Johnston Chairman, John Grimm President, Ryan Young Secretary, Rev. Thomas Gates, Steve Harden, Cathie Holbrook, Rev. Rob Paugh, Rev. Steve Queen, Rev. William Roth, and non-voting member Lisa Fluhart, Treasurer

Final Report We recommend the following to serve as committees for the 2020 District Assembly: District Assembly Finance Committee: Rev. Trevor Johnston, Chairman, Rev. Kevin Angel, Rev. Stephen Bennett, Charles Brisker, Tom Finks, Karen Frey, Rev. Walt Gessner, John Grimm, Rev. Jim Lanning, Rev. Larry McNutt, Rev. Rob Paugh, Mark Stiverson Pastoral Support and Ministerial Benefits: Charles Brisker Chairman, Rev. Stephen Bennett, John Grimm, Rev. Jim Lanning, Tom Finks Auditing Committee: Charles Brisker Chairman, Rev. Stephen Bennett and John Grimm

Respectfully Submitted, Mrs. Olyvia Frederick, Executive Secretary Rev. Trevor Johnston, Chairman

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2020 DISTRICT ASSEMBLY NOMINEES

Sunday School & Discipleship Ministries Board Chair: vote 1 for 3 year term

Rev. Jeffrey Gilkerson has been Lead Pastor of the Grace Community Church since July 2019. He has previously pastored in Youngstown, OH and as an associate pastor in Westerville, OH. He grew up on the South Central Ohio District and attended several churches such as Northland and Shepherd. He is a Marine Corps veteran, serving from 1984-1990 (four years active, two years inactive), achieving the rank of Corporal and received an Honorable Discharge. He received a Certificate of Ministry Diploma from Mount Vernon Nazarene University in 2010 and was ordained on the East Ohio District in 2011. He and his wife Terri have three adult children, two son-in-laws, six grandsons and two grand-pups. In the past he has served on district boards such as Buildings & Properties and Camp Meeting on the East Ohio District.

Rev. Jack Johnson Jack Johnson is the Lead Pastor at Whitehall Naz, ordained in 2008, and has been faithfully served in full time ministry on the SCO District since 2002. Jack is currently serving as the Secretary on the District Advisory Board and has previously served on the SDMI Board, Camp Meeting Board, District Church Planting Team, and NYI District Council. Jack has been married to Renee for 24 years and together they have two sons, Isaac (20) and Isaiah (13).

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DISTRICT SUNDAY SCHOOL AND DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES

2019-2020 Chairman’s Report

Dr. Sunberg, Pastor Trevor and the South Central Ohio family. This is my last report as your District S.D.M.I. Chairperson. It has been such a blessing to serve in this area of one of my passions. That is discipleship. I am thankful to have served with an excellent council. Together we have planned a prepared some excellent training events through “Cultivate”. There have been some excellent presenters like Carie Wiseheart, Hal and Debbie Perkins and last year with Mark Bane. We also provided some excellent workshops that covered lots of vital areas to resource our church body. We are so thankful for Dora Dean for being our event coordinator. Josh Porterfield was also a big help for this event by developing on line registration and sharing other ideas. Kim Bobb has continued to lead our District in the area of Children. She, unselfishly has planned extra training for our area Children’s Pastors and Leaders. Her leadership also included Children’s Camp and overseeing where needed for Bible Quizzing and Kids Crusade (led by Jeremy Stanley, Sara Dupre and Toni Miller). One big highlight last year was the financial donation of enough funds so that every child could come to Kid’s Crusade at no charge. It has been great to also coordinate with Drew Aaron in the area of youth. He also has provided leadership training for Youth Pastors and Youth Workers. As you can see Discipling, not just planning activities, is a high priority. Even though I am stepping down, I am still available to make recommendations for Bible studies, Counseling material and any way else I can help. May we all take the call of Christ to train and equip seriously. Once again I would ask you to consider Pre-Conversion Discipleship. I have led a number to Christ and even developed leaders through fellowship in His Word. Discipleship does not have to be just a Post-Conversion process.

Respectfully Submitted, Dr. Douglas Downs, SCO SDMI Chairman

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DISTRICT MISSION STRATEGY TEAM 2019-2020

Mission Strategy Teams

One of the important changes in the area of district ministries this past year has been in the re-working of responsibilities of strategy coordination.

The New Works Team and the Latino Outreach team have added members in response to the ministry growth across the district in their areas.

This has led to the need to take a new look at the overall mission of the district in it’s disciple-making efforts. The previous structure of the Mission Strategy Team needed to be revamped to become more relevant going forward.

The result is the creation of a new team composed of both clergy and lay people who have both the heart and the skill sets to help in the area of church health.

The Church Health Team joins the New Works team and the Latino Outreach Team as the third team available to be called upon as the need/opportunity arises in the district church family.

Respectfully submitted,

Jim Lanning, New Works District Coordinator, District Mission Team Leader

CAMP MEETING REPORT 2019-2020

Dr. Sunberg, Pastor Trevor, and Delegates of the assembly,

In 2019 we gathered as a district family to seek the Lord together. We averaged two hundred and forty nine adults and teens along with forty nine children in each service. We were challenged by the messages of our evangelist: Rev. Susie Shellenberger and Dr. Dwight Gunter II. We were led in worship by Family Heritage on the weekend and led by our district family churches through the week: Hope Community, Logan, Pickerington, Newark, and Grace Life Nazarene. I also want to thank all of the people who make camp meeting possible, who serve in some capacity: Logan Nazarene who help with our concessions and Nursery workers. The Children’s evangelist: Rev. Garret Russell and Rev. Christine Siordia. The coordination of our NMI Children’s Mission Rally by Carol Lee Carpenter that takes place on the last Sunday afternoon of camp meeting. A special thanks to our district family, who support camp meeting through your prayers, participation and your giving! We met our goal this year and thank you to the local churches who gave to support camp meeting. We look forward to seeing you in 2020!

Respectfully Submitted, Pastor Steve Queen

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Camp Meeting Board Financial Report Year Ended December 31, 2019

RECEIPTS Offerings & Pledge Payments $ 47,579 Other $ TOTAL $ 47,579 DISBURSEMENTS Administration $ 17,813 (includes $10,000 to future development) Workers $ 20,911 Snack Stand $ 3,414 TOTAL $ 42,138 EXCESS OF RECEIPTS OVER DISBURSEMENTS $ 5441 CASH BALANCE – DECEMBER 31, 2018 $ 67,657 CASH BALANCE – DECEMBER 31, 2019 $ 82,648 CASH BALANCE REPRESENTED BY: Checking account – PNC Bank TOTAL FUNDS ON DEPOSIT $ 82,648

LOGAN CONFERENCE CENTER Annual Report 2019-2020

As envisioned thirty years ago, the Logan Conference Center (LCC) is the year-round gathering place for the South Central Ohio Nazarene family of believers and the surrounding community. True to our mission, we provide facilities for conferences, retreats, educational activities, cultural activities, community activities and religious activities. Last year we shared our vision of providing camping facilities with a focus on kids and teens. Our desire is to provide kids, teens and adults with a true outdoor experience in the beautiful Hocking Hills and, of course, teach them about Jesus. During the fall of 2019, we formed a planning committee, headed by Pastor Rob Paugh, with the goal of creating a detailed master plan for development of our property. Pastor Rob researched professionals in the field of camp planning and recommended the OCBA landscape architectural design team from Michigan. The district advisory board approved our working with OCBA and agreed to share the cost with us. Three members of the design team met with us in Logan during January. These remarkable architects worked with us tirelessly over four consecutive days to develop an excellent, workable master plan. Pastor Trevor, Pastor Rob and I were eager to share the plan with the LCC board, the district advisory board and our district assembly delegates. But, due to cancellations caused by the coronavirus, our presentation will have to wait until an opportune time. Last summer, construction of a 30’ x 40’ building for storage of crisis care kits, as well as for storage of tables, chairs and other items, was completed. We appreciate the district NMI and their compassion ministries coordinator, John Karg, raising funds for this special project. We also appreciate the support John received from our churches and from other districts that store crisis care kits at the LCC.

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To schedule your event at the District Ministry Center (meeting rooms), contact Olyvia Frederick at the district office (614)539-6812, ofrederick@sconaz.org. To schedule your event at the Bumble Bee(renovated house), contact Miriam Kuhn, (740)603-1050, mirkuhn@gmail.com. Please visit www.sconaz.org and click on the “District Info” tab and then click on “Logan Conference Center” for directions to the conference center. Then click on “Campmeeting” (right side of page) for information regarding cabin, apartment and RV lot rentals during the ten days of camp meeting. For information regarding rentals throughout the year, click on “CabinsInHocking.com.” You may also simply enter www.CabinsInHocking.com into your web browser. Once on the CabinsInHocking page, click on 2- bedroom cabins and then scroll down to “Hocking Hills Retreat Cabins.” You may make reservations (except for the ten days of camp meeting) by calling (740)331-4840 or by emailingBeth@CabinsInHocking.com – always ask for the Nazarene discount! Please pray for the LCC directors as we continue to manage the conference center and plan for the future

Respectfully submitted, John Grimm, LCC President

LOGAN CONFERENCE CENTER, INC STATEMENT OF REVENUE, EXPENSES AND CASH BALANCE - CASH BASIS

Year Ended December 31, 2019 RECEIPTS

South Central Ohio District support 59,474 Ministry Center Income 13,475 Lodging Income 106,919 Hunting Income 25,674 Private cabin income 11,473 Other income 12,409

TOTAL RECEIPTS 229, 424

DISBURSEMENTS Wages and payroll taxes 69,745 Benefits 17,358 Office and administration 8375 Utilities and other services 52,613 Insurance 19,087 Property taxes 27,019 Maintenance and equipment 37,832 Housekeeping 4139 Miscellaneous 1168 Income and other taxes 150

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS 237,487

EXCESS OF DISBURSEMENTS OVER RECEIPTS (8,063)

CASH BALANCE - DECEMBER 31 2018 54,988

CASH BALANCE - DECEMBER 31 2019 46,925

CASH BALANCE REPRESENTED BY: ____________

Checking account - Citizens Bank 46,925

TOTAL FUNDS ON DEPOSIT

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PASTORAL SUPPORT AND MINISTERIAL BENEFITS 2019-2020

The Holy Bible specifies the concept and procedures for the support of our ministers and the Church of the Nazarene follows these precepts. Your Committee on Pastoral Support and Ministerial Benefits, being aware of the many demands and sacrifices inherent with the Christian ministry, believe that our pastors should be relieved of the unnecessary burdens of financial support so that they may devote their entire effort to the work of the Kingdom and the divine calling for which they have been set apart. The committee has established eleven recommendations that serve as a minimum guide for local churches. The committee recommends the following action by the church board:

1. Complete an annual review of your local pastor’s salary package. A cost of living increase should be the very minimum consideration. Merit increases for service given should be over and above cost of living adjustments.

2. Provide for the cost of health insurance benefits for your parsonage family including

provisions for a health savings account, if applicable. Health savings accounts need to be designated in advance by action of the church board.

3. Review annually benefits available to the minister, such as an adequate housing

allowance, Social Security reimbursement, life insurance, tax-sheltered annuity and any health care reimbursement that would qualify. IRS requires the amounts of housing allowance, health care reimbursements if they qualify, life insurance, social security reimbursement, tax sheltered annuity or any other fringe benefit be designated in advance by action of the church board. These should all be paid by separate checks. Combining an accountable expense reimbursement plan with a housing allowance or health reimbursement arrangement (or any other fringe benefit plan) is not permissible. These concepts are each covered under separate sections of the tax law and cannot be commingled. Excellent and regularly updated brochures on these subjects are available through the Pensions and Benefits USA at the Global Ministry Center.

4. Provide an adequate reimbursement program to reimburse your pastor for auto and

professional expenses incurred in the administration of the local church (IRS requires this be adopted by the church board at the beginning of the church year.). Finance seminars are available through this committee to provide the local church or pastor additional information on IRS regulations that pertain to record keeping requirements and payment method of reimbursements.

5. Underwrite the expense for your pastor and spouse to attend all assemblies, conventions

and retreats that are sponsored by our district. Funds should also be allocated on a regular basis to assist your parsonage family to attend General Assembly.

6. Establish a policy to insure adequate paid vacation time for your pastor and family based

on tenure in the ministry and other years of service to the church combined; and after each successive six years of service to the same local church, your pastor should be granted a paid sabbatical of a minimum four to six weeks. Details on the vacation formula and the sabbatical are provided as recommendations in the District Finance Committee report. Your Pastor’s time attending camp meeting, assemblies, conventions and retreats sponsored by our district or general church are not to be counted as vacation.

7. Each local board should fill out the district form “Annual Pastoral Compensation & Benefits

(copy can be found on sconaz.org. under “IMPORTANT RESOURCES”) for your pastor

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outlining the salary, benefits, reimbursements, vacation and other related policies to avoid misunderstanding by either party. This form meets all I.R.S. guidelines.

8. Love offerings and other spontaneous expressions of love and appreciation for your

parsonage family should occur regularly in the church. Remember your pastor and his spouse have been set aside by God for special service and He is pleased by your attentiveness to their needs.

9. Encourage your pastor to continue his or her pastoral studies, formal or independent, by

tuition assistance and/or a liberal book reimbursement program.

10. Remember our evangelists with our prayers and by special gifts at Christmas and adequately compensate them for services provided.

11. Each local church should adopt the guidelines in the District Finance Committee report

relating to these recommendations. Doing so will reap manifold benefits for the local church and adequately care for His chosen spiritual leaders.

We recommend this report be adopted by the District Assembly and a copy be sent to each local church board secretary.

Respectfully submitted

Mrs. Barbara Hart, Secretary Mr. Charles Brisker, Chairman

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DISTRICT TREASURER’S REPORT

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FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT 2019-2020

The stewardship of the local church is a very sacred responsibility that requires administration.

As a part of the denominational organization, the local church must embrace the total program of the Church of the Nazarene.

Just as individuals are instructed by the Word to tithe their resources, so a local church should set aside a portion of its income to share with others. Some of our churches have found by tithing their income besides their special giving, they are able to pay their ministry fund allocations in full.

Each pastor and church board should make adequate plans to underwrite their commitments to others in full. The Finance Committee recommends that each church participate in Funding the Mission by making monthly or weekly payments in 2020-2021. Underwriting of commitments to others is defined as the local church’s giving to support the ministry of the church on a District and General level and to support the efforts of Mount Vernon Nazarene University to provide Christian education for our constituency.

During the 2019-2020 church year, 95% of the churches on the district made contributions to the District Unified Ministry Fund. The churches of our district are commended for this outstanding level of participation.

We recommend that 100% payment toward Funding the Mission be the goal of every church. To achieve this will require careful planning and careful monitoring of the church’s financial resources. The district has personnel available to come to any church to give financial guidance when requested.

Therefore, we your Finance Committee, submit the following recommendations: 1. That each local church establish and monitor a local operating budget for each church year.

The budget should clearly present the pastor’s compensation, benefits and reimbursed expenses and other church expenses as well as projected income. A copy of the annual budget should be submitted to the district treasurer no later than March 31

st for the current

church year. 2. Counting and accounting for monies

a. That, in counting and accounting for all monies received and disbursed by the local church, the provision of the 2013-2017 Manual, pars. 129.21-129-22 be observed. In no case should a person serve as treasurer of a local church who is not willing to conform to the position of the Manual.

b. Also, that all treasurers’ books and records of the church be open to the pastor at all times; whereas, the treasurer’s records are the property of the church, that they be filed with the church office each year following the audit.

c. All local auxiliary funds “NYI, SDMI, NMI, Flower Funds, etc.” are to be accountable to the church board / treasurer with monthly or quarterly reports. Churches are strongly encouraged to consolidate all funds into one unified treasury.

d. When payment has been approved by the church board, the payment should be made at the time and for the purpose designated.

e. Furthermore, in the handling of all funds for future expansion and building development, that such funds be kept in a separate bank account and that no withdrawals be made without two or more signatures.

f. We further recommend that the church board arrange for auditing/examining of all treasurers’ books in harmony with the Manual par. 129.23 within 90 days after end of the church year.

g. We recommend in keeping with the Manual that only tithing church members be nominated for positions on the local church board.

h. Many areas of the finances of the local church are regulated by the IRS. Because US tax laws are voluminous and complex, those charged with oversight of the finances of the local church must be knowledgeable of federal, state and local tax laws and operate in compliance with them. Resources are available to help the local church treasurer, finance committee, pastor and other responsible parties, operate in compliance with the tax laws. Local churches are encouraged to use these resources and develop procedures and systems that are in compliance

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with governmental regulations. A list of current resources is available from the district office. Also, IRS publications are available which provide guidance for churches. 3. Funding the Mission

a. Allocations: Responding to requests from pastors, laity and district superintendents, in 2010 the Church of the Nazarene adopted a new philosophy of funding the global ministries of the denomination. The plan is called “Funding the Mission”. Under this plan, every local church worldwide is challenged to give at least 5.5% of its income to the World Evangelism Fund (WEF). In the US, churches give another 2.25% to pensions (P&B) to fund retirement benefits for retired pastors, 2.25% for their regional university or college, as well as funding their district ministries, which for South Central Ohio is 5.0%. Funding the Mission percentage of church income:

World Evangelism (WEF) 5.50% Pensions and Benefits (P&B) 2.25% Regional University (MVNU) 2.25% District Unified Ministry Fund (DUMF) 5.00% Funding the Mission allocations are a percentage of current church income. Church

income is any donation received by the church that qualifies as a charitable contribution. All donations that qualify to appear on a charitable contribution receipt are included in church income. This includes non-cash donations of $5,000 or more. This plan for funding the mission applies to all churches, including new start churches. Note: Amounts contributed to WEF and Mission Specials are excluded from total income prior to application of the allocation percentages. This calculation is available online (see the following paragraph).

More information, including FAQ’s and examples, is available at www.fundingthemission.org. Also available at this site is the “Planning Calculator”, an online tool designed to assist local churches with tracking their progress toward full payment of their allocation for funding the mission. Online payments of WEF and P&B can also be made through this website.

b. Rare Circumstance Adjustment: Unusual circumstances that are clearly outside the church’s normal activity will be considered for an adjustment to church income. The adjustment should be requested during the affected assembly year and approved by the district superintendent and District Advisory Board. Upon district approval, a leadership team at the Global Ministry Center will consider the request based on the circumstances, church-giving patterns, and history of denominational faithfulness. A Rare Circumstance Adjustment Application is available at www.fundingthemission.org.

4. That the amount of the District Unified Ministries Fund allocation be set at 5.0%. The amount budgeted for district ministries is as follows:

DISTRICT S.D.M.I. MINISTRIES FUND Proposed Ministry Fund 2020-2021 2019-2020 Administration $9,325 $9,325 Children’s Quizzing 2,700 2,750 Children’s Camps 3,000 3,000 Kids Crusade 500 500 District Children’s Camp Scholarships 1,500 800 Children’s Ministries 1,100 1,000 Local Church Children’s Outreach 1,000 1,000 Honorariums 2,900 600 Adult Ministries 3,900 3,550 General Convention 4,000 3,000 General SDMI Meetings 0 1,000

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MVNU Scholarship Fund 1,000 1,000 Total $30,925 $27,525

DISTRICT NYI MINISTRIES FUND

Proposed Ministry Fund 2020-2021 2019-2020 Administration $5,000 $5,000

Mileage 600 1,000 Teen Bible Quizzing 1,950 1,450 Regional BLAST 1,000 800 District BLAST 1,000 1,000

District NYI Convention 1,400 2,150 MVNU Scholarship 2,500 2,500 NYC 0 2,000 General Assembly 2,550 1,600 Summer Student Leadership 200 200 Influence 300 300 Winter Retreat 1,500 500 Training 500 500 Regional Dues 500 500 Zone Activities 1,000 1000

Total $20,000 $20,500

DISTRICT NMI MINISTRIES FUND

Proposed Ministry Fund 2020-2021 2019-2020 Audit of Treasurer 600 600 Christmas Fund all Missionaries 1,500 1,500 Christmas - District Missionaries 400 400 District NMI Convention 4,000 4,000 District NMI Convention Awards/Emphasis 400 400 General NMI Convention Delegate Expense 4,000 4,000 District NMI Council Meetings 2,300 2,300 Honorariums 1,000 1,000 Children’s Rally 1,000 1000 Office Expense 750 500 President’s Local & Regional Reim. 2,500 1,500 Work & Witness - District 3,000 3,000 MVNU Scholarships 1,000 600 Zone Missionary Tour 3,200 3,200 Total $25,650 $24,000

5. That the District Unified Ministries Fund receipts be allocated as follows:

% of total Amount DISTRICT OPERATIONS 77.826% $761,925 DISTRICT PROJECTS/NEW STARTS 4.086% $40,000 LOGAN CONFERENCE CENTER 10.215% $100,000 DISTRICT SDMI MINISTRIES 3.159% $ 30,925 DISTRICT NYI MINISTRIES 2.094% $ 20,500 DISTRICT NMI MINISTRIES 2.620% $ 25,650 TOTAL 100.000% $979,000(1)

(1) Estimated

6. That all treasurers of district auxiliaries and the Logan Conference Center submit a monthly or quarterly report to the district superintendent.

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7. That each church shows its support of our Seminary and Bible College by receiving a generous offering on the date designated for each institution, or include these items in the annual local budget.

We further recommend: 8. That each church cover the cost of the pastor’s and full-time associate pastor’s health

insurance and provide payment equal to 100% of the pastor’s and full-time associate’s Social Security.

9. That the minimum amount of two copies of the district assembly journal be sent to each church that has not placed an order for same before the close of the District Assembly, the price to be $10.00 per copy; and that complimentary copies be sent by the District Secretary to all retired elders, evangelists and missionaries who are members of the district and request a copy.

10. That each church be instructed to remit all amounts for Funding the Mission on a monthly or weekly basis. The first payment should be made no later than March 31. Regional University (MVNU) and District Unified Ministry Fund monies should be sent to the District Treasurer via the District Office: P.O. Box 279, Grove City, OH 43123, or paid electronically through the district website at www.sconaz.org. Payments for the World Evangelism Fund (WEF) and Pensions & Benefits (P&B) should be made payable to the General Treasurer and sent to P.O. Box 843116, Kansas City, MO64184 or paid electronically at www.fundingthemission.org.

11. That a contribution equal to 100% payment of the Social Security rate be allowed the evangelist on the offering given him by a local church. We recommend the payment to the full-time evangelist be at least twice the pastor’s total weekly compensation, plus housing, meals, and the evangelist’s travel to the community.

12. That recognition be given to the full-time minister’s economic needs at retirement and that each pastor and church participate in the tax-sheltered annuity program, as recommended by the general church; and that consideration be given to other qualified staff members where possible.

13. That each church be instructed to care for the expense of the pastor and spouse and each full-time associate pastor and spouse and representatives attending zone and district meetings, including Pastors’ and Spouses’ Retreat.

14. That each church be encouraged to accumulate a minimum of $600 per year to care for the expense of the pastor and spouse to attend the General Assembly.

15. That every year, each local church issue a required Form W-2 to each of its employees, including all ministerial employees. Ministerial employees are senior pastors who are ordained or district licensed ministers, and staff members who are ordained or district licensed ministers and are performing ministerial or administrative duties. This includes deacons.

16. That the local churches be reminded that a portion of the pastor’s total support may be designated as a housing and/or parsonage furnishing allowance and is tax-free when so used. This applies to the district employees who are elders also. Seminars will be made available, upon request, to the District Office by any church board or pastor to explain the advantages of the pastoral family owning their own home instead of a church owned parsonage.

17. Pastor’s Vacation and Sabbatical a. That the pastor’s vacation time shall be based on the following formula: (a) at least

two weeks for full-time pastors serving the denomination for up to 5 years; (b) at least three

weeks for full-time pastors serving the denomination for 6 to 10 years; (c) four weeks for

pastors serving the denomination for 11 to 14 years; (d) five weeks for pastors serving

denomination for 15 or more years. Vacation time should not be accrued without the prior

agreement of the pastor and the church board.

b. That after each successive six years of service to the same local church, pastors be

granted a sabbatical of a minimum of 4 to 6 weeks with pay. This sabbatical is to be for

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personal and professional growth and shall be in addition to any vacation time due the

pastor.

c. That the district superintendent and administrative assistant be granted vacation with

pay and sabbatical on the same basis as our pastors.

18. That the District Advisory Board be authorized to arrange, adopt and negotiate rates for the group insurance program.

19. That reimbursement for mileage for all district job-related events shall be set at 100% of the current IRS established reimbursement rate.

20. That the district underwrite 25% of the Master of Ministry or Master of Divinity Program tuition cost at MVNU for any of our pastors and associate pastors who have completed the course of study for ordination, up to a lifetime maximum of $2,000. We further recommend that the local church match the district’s 25% contribution for these MVNU masters programs.

Respectfully submitted,

Mr. Tom Finks, District Treasurer Rev. Trevor Johnston, Chairman

MEMOIRS 2019- 2020 In Memory Of Deceased Church Members

Elders:

Rev. Paul D. Ferguson Rev. Josephus A. Foster

Rev. George J. Leatherwood

Rev. Teki Mebrahtu Rev. George Williams

Churches:

Chesterhill George Williams

Circleville Heritage Rosemary Crabtree

Carrie Hammond Jim Picklesimer

Jim Sergent David Tait

John Taylor Sherry Taylor

Daryl Thompson

Coal Grove Helen McDaniel

David Rigsby Mary Tennant Hazel Vanover

Columbus Crossroads Diana Cummings

Columbus Shepherd

George Gantz Rosemary Clay

Ruth Torrey Bernadette Ludwig Josephus Foster

Gary Kubat

Columbus West Broad Betty Bailey

Ren Whittington Bess Whittington

Columbus Whitehall

Bonnie Martin Kathleen Pruitt

Charles Riddiebarger

Darby Creek Dave Adkins Judith Sparks

Gallipolis First

Judy Burdell Earl Icard

Ceicil Queen Sr

Grace Community Warren Cook Myrtle Kinney

Judy Rose

Grace Life Betty Blatt

Geraldine Heller Eileen Welsh

Grove City

Shelly Calhoun Julia Davidson

Sandy Dalhamer Cheryl Horning

Brandon Johnson Dean Linville

Mary Strawser Elsie Wetzel

Hebron

Joe Labutis Billy Rathgaber Robert Thomas

Hilliard

Doris Davis

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Hope Community Paula McGee Terry Peters

Ironton First

Donald Anderson Helen Anderson

Clarabelle Beckett Paul Ferguson

Marcella Hughes Lois Loper

Ruth Kay Barrow Linda Depriest

Rita Foley Mike Houlard Grewn Collins

Jackson

Evelyn Brady

Logan Carl Mallon

Sharma Weedy Bonnie Blair

Darlene Simons Sharon Chaffin

Lower Lights

Steve Birchfield

Marietta First Eloise Dennis James Clark

Mike Wingrove

McArthur Nancy Mae Waldron

New Boston

Richard Dunham

Newark First Toni Bartlett

Oak Hill Jenny Klein

Obetz

Jean Brown Mike Rockhold

One Hope

Margaret Barker Carl Earls

Pataskala

Tracey Blum Fran Johnson

Vic Lyday Mary Moore

Pickerington

Raesean “Sean” Shanks

Plymouth Heights Juna Clark

Becky Fraley Goldie Weddington

Juanita Akers

Point Rock Rose M. McKenzie

Portsmouth Rosemount

Tammi Justice

Portsmouth Sciotoville Dorothy “Dottie” Logan

Refinery

Clair Parsons Amanda Runyon

Penelope Ott (child)

Reynoldsburg Dale Collins Harold Lee Vera Wehr

Marge Wolverton

South Point Coleen Carrico James Freeman Annabelle Pruit Curtis Ousley Lola Ditello

Sunrise Delores “Dutch” Whitley

Unity

Mitchel Pletcher Donnie Mahle Kay Thomas

Waterford

Debbie McCutcheon

Wellston Mona Dobbins Clyde Morton

West Ironton

Carolyn Davidson Kathy Ritter

Herman Zornes

Zanesville First Linda Lynch

Josephine Barner

Zanesville Northside Jane Clapper Beulah Grable Yvonne Hearn

Shelley Kirkbride