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Presbytery of Monmouth Docket Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Toms River, NJ

7:00 Worship Rev. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson

7:40 Presbytery Convenes with Prayer Rev. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson

7:45 Opening Items of Business

Formation of the Roll & Brief Announcements

Approval of the Docket

Report on Arrangements

Omnibus motion

Report of the Stated Clerk & Correspondence Rev. Jean Pinto, pro tem

7:55 Ministries Division Steering Committee (MDSC) Rev. Myrlene Hamilton Hess

Educational Ministries

Resource Center Emily Allen

Mission Working Group Rev. Terry Chapman

8:10 Regional Presbyter Rev. Wendy Bailey

8:15 Mission Council Rev. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson

8:35 Trustees Rev. Theresa Swenson

8:45 Committee on Preparation for Ministry (examination for

Ordination- Christine Myers-Tegeder) Elder George Gill

9:05 Committee on Ministry Elder Dan Raisch

9:10 Nominating Committee Rev. Jean Pinto

9:15 Personnel Committee Rev. Doug Chase

9:20 Presbytery Visioning “Roundtable” Rev. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson

9:50 Miscellaneous, Un-docketed & Unfinished Business Rev. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson

Thanks Extended to Host Church

Adjournment

9:55 Closing Prayer Rev. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson

Questions for Visioning Roundtable:

1. What is the essential mission of a presbytery?

2. On a scale of 1-10 how necessary is it that a congregation fully participate in the financial

responsibilities of its presbytery? (1 not necessary at all; 10 vitally necessary to the well-being of the

congregation and the larger Church) Why?

3. Some in our presbytery are rethinking the concept of percapita assessment of congregations for the

funding of the presbytery. Another approach would be for the presbytery to assess congregations a

percentage of their receipts or income for a year. Please discuss the pros and cons of a percentage

assessment vs. a per capita assessment.

November 26, 2013, Allentown, New Jersey

PRESBYTERY OF MONMOUTH

MEETING IN ALLENTOWN, NEW JERSEY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2013 The Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Monmouth, held at The First Presbyterian Church, Allentown, New Jersey, on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., was convened at 7:00 p.m. The Rev. Robin Lostetter (Bordentown) and the Rev. Dana Eglinton (Jacksonville) led the Presbytery in worship, assisted by Elder Kathie Ackerman (Bordentown), Enoch Smith (Allentown), and the Rev. Phyllis Zoon (Plumsted). The offering was designated to the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Fund for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. The meeting was called to order with prayer offered by the Moderator, the Rev. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson.

Roll of Presbytery's Commissioners

The roll of commissioners present was formed by the Clerk pro tempore, the Rev. Jean Pinto. The roll for this Stated Meeting was as follows:

Church Minister Commissioners Elder Commissioners

Allentown Stephen Heinzel-Nelson Nancy Tindall Mary Beth Drew Dwayne Bailey Douglas Paige Jeffrey McLaughlin

Atlantic Highlands, First Peter Donoghue

Barnegat, Wright Memorial Peter Edgar Reinhard Rutz

Bayville, Morning Star John Czekaj

Belmar, First Bill Morris

Bordentown, First Robin Lostetter Kathie Ackerman

Bricktown, Brick Doug Chase Lori Evans

Principe de Paz- Cliffwood Beach, Bayview

Cranbury, First Lou Mitchell

Suzanne Schafer-Coates

Don Winchell

East Brunswick, Trinity

Englishtown, First Vera Musser

Farmingdale, Pierce Memorial

Howard Dunbar

Forked River Terry Chapman

Freehold, First Susan Beaton

Hightstown, First Barbara Heck Walt Vincent

Jackson, Cornerstone

Jacksonville Dana Eglinton

Jamesburg Gary Filson

Korean New Church


Development

Lakehurst Christina Hindley

Lakewood, First Francis Nace

Lakewood, Hope Barbara Hicks

Lincroft Wendy Harman

Long Branch, First

Manasquan, First

Matawan, First Ralph Evans

Middletown, Westminster John Pillarella

Neptune, Martin Luther King Jr

New Egypt, Plumsted Phyllis Zoon

New Gretna, First

Ocean, Church on the Hill

Perrineville, Millstone Claude Heller

Point Pleasant Beach Claire Pula

Red Bank, First Theresa Swenson Jason Tucker

Ken Garrison Ken Park David Hinton Bill Faust

Retreat, Oak Grove

Rumson, First John Monroe

Sayreville, First

Shrewsbury Joyce Davies Joe Davies Sue McPherson

South Amboy, First

Sykesville, First

Tennent, Old Tennent Gary Weiss

Tinton Falls, Hope Stephen Buckley

Toms River Victoria Pruner

David Joynt

Scott Thayer

Graham Bright Dan Raisch

Tuckerton, First Merideth Mueller Gwen Atwell

Yardville, United Jean Pinto

Mission Council Stephen Heinzel-Nelson Jean Pinto Rob Morrison Wendy Bailey

Dan Raisch Bill Faust

Administrative Division Steering Committee

Wendy Bailey Jean Pinto

Howard Dunbar Nancy Tindall

Ministries Division Steering Committee

Terry Chapman Barbara McDonald Wendy Bailey

Lori Evans Patty Williams

Board of Trustees Theresa Swenson Victoria Pruner

Gary Weiss Howard Dunbar


MONMOUTH PRESBYTERY

SPECIALIZED, AT-LARGE & RETIRED

MINISTERS

GUEST - MINISTERS

GUESTS - ELDERS

GUESTS - OTHERS

Attendees with Privilege of the Floor

Barbara McDonald ® George McDonald ® Terry Fouse ® Mary-Lynn Morrison (at-large) Rob Morrison ® Jane Price (s) Joanne Petto (s) Joanne Van Sant (s)

Thad Livingston (Past Moderator)

Presbytery Staff Wendy Bailey*

Marie Luthringer Patty Williams*

Members Karen Collins

(Allentown) Robert Musser (Englishtown) Kim Daly (Allentown)

Bailey Pruner (TR)

Guests Douglas Hughes

Karen Giurici

* Lay employee with privilege of the floor (G-14.0804) Before adjournment, the Stated Clerk reported that the following presbyters wished to be excused from this Stated Meeting:

Name Church Reason

Rev. Jeffrey Carney South Amboy Travel

Rev. David McKirachan Shrewsbury Travel Limitations

Julissa Alvarez-Garcia Principe de Paz Illness

Joanne Schnaudt None

Rev. Cynthia Bowman At-large Other Commitment

Rev. Myrlene Hamilton Hess Bayville, Morning Star Travel

Rev. Linda Goeddel Specialized Other Commitment

Rev. John Milne Retired Out of State

Rev. Dierdre Thompson Specialized Medical

Rev. Linda Chase Pt. Pleasant Other Commitment

Rev. Fred Halde New Gretna Other Commitment

Rev. Mike Hoffarth Sayreville Out of State

Rev. Scott Cupp Matawan Travel

Rick LaFever Lakewood, First Emergency (friend)

Rev. Carl Wilton Pt. Pleasant Medical

Rev. Rob Carter East Brunswick Vacation

Rev. Courtney Cromie Jackson, Cornerstone Travel


Rev. Cynthia Ritter Parker Englishtown None

The following are permanently excused for health reasons:

Allen A. Ruscito Retired John E. Slater Retired Clarence Twigg Retired The following are excused because they live outside the bounds of the Presbytery and do not labor within the bounds:

Raymond A. Foley Retired Samuel Y. Khalil At large Timothy S. Lantz Chaplain Kimberly Bracken Long At large Dayle G. Rounds Church related Ingram S.C. Seah Retired Robert L. Seaman Retired Danny M. Sharpe At large Robert M. Taylor Retired Joyce C. Tucker Retired Wayne R. Whitelock Retired In keeping with the provisions of the Form of Government, G-11.0202, the 31 ministers and the 39 elders present constituted a quorum for the Stated Meeting. The total registered attendance was 71; the total number of persons eligible to vote was 66. The following were absent: There were no elder commissioners present from the following churches: Principe de Paz (Bayview), East Brunswick, Freehold, Korean, Jackson (Cornerstone), Long Branch, Manasquan, MLK, Ocean (Church on a Hill), Perrineville (Millstone), Oak Grove Retreat, South Amboy, Sykesville, Sayreville Elders attending a Stated Meeting for the first time were introduced. Dawn Adamy (New Brunswick) and Stuart Spencer (Thompson Memorial Church of Philadelphia Presbytery) were seated as corresponding members. Announcements: Dawn Adamy invited the clergy of Monmouth Presbytery to join the clergy of New Brunswick at a Clergy Retreat at the Stella Maris Retreat Center, Jan. 19-21. The Rev. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson announced that the President of McCormick Theological Seminary, Frank Yamaguchi, will be preaching at Allentown PC on Dec. 8, 2013 at 8:30 and 11 a.m.

It was moved and carried to elect the Rev. Jean Pinto, to be Clerk pro tempore in the absence of the Stated Clerk, the Rev. Carl Wilton, due to illness.

Approval of the Docket It was moved and carried to approve the docket for this meeting. Business docketed at this meeting included: Pre-presbytery meeting – Youth Mission Trip Worship Presbytery Convenes with Prayer - The Rev. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson Election of Clerk pro tempore Opening Items of Business Formation of the Roll & Brief Announcements


Approval of the Docket Report on Arrangements Report of the Stated Clerk & Correspondence – The Rev. Jean Pinto, pro tem “State of the Presbytery” Report of the Regional Presbyter – The Rev. Wendy Bailey Mission Council – The Rev. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson Mission Working Group – The Rev. Terry Chapman Committee on Preparation for Ministry – The Rev. Meredith Mueller Personnel – The Rev. Doug Chase Nominating Committee – The Rev. Jean Pinto Committee On Ministry – Elder Dan Raisch Trustees – The Rev. Theresa Swenson Administrative Division Steering Committee (ADSC) – The Rev. Wendy Bailey Elder Nancy Tindall Ministry Division Steering Committee (MDSC) – The Rev. Myrlene Hamilton Hess Mt. Holly Administrative Commission – Elder Bill Faust Miscellaneous, Un-docketed & Unfinished Business - The Rev. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson Thanks Extended to Host Church Adjournment Closing Prayer – The Rev. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson

Report on Arrangements The Rev. Stephen Heizel-Nelson welcomed the presbytery and acquainted the commissioners with the facilities of the Allentown Presbyterian Church.

Report of the Clerk pro tempore

Rev. Jean Pinto presented the Minutes of the June 25, 2013 Presbytery Meeting at the Pincipe de Paz Church, Cliffwood Beach for approval. It was moved and carried.

REGIONAL PRESBYTER’S REPORT

Rev. Wendy Bailey reported that Rev. Carl Wilton is home from the hospital and is improving. She also presented a gift of a hurricane lamp to Mary Lynn Morrison in appreciation for her work in managing the presbytery’s Sandy relief effort with the recovery team. The staff and council are beginning to question whether we need a physical space for the Presbytery office or could it be done virtually. The budget that we have and how we raise our funds is not sustainable in the long run. A task force composed of the Regional Presbyter, Elder Howard Dunbar (presbytery accountant), Rev. Jason Tucker and Rev. Jean Pinto has been working on alternative ways to fund the presbytery which will continue to be worked on with the goal of transforming our process of funding for 2015.

MISSION COUNCIL Rev. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson, Moderator, reported that much of the issues in Wendy’s report are reflected in the minutes of the Mission Council.

MISSION WORKING GROUP Rev. Terry Chapman reported that the Mission Working Group is looking at ways that we can make connections to all the mission, advocacy, and social justice opportunities available. Not just information but (spiritual) transformation. The group is working on two overtures that they will present in January.


COMMITTEE ON PREPARATION FOR MINISTRY On behalf of the committee, the Rev. Meredith Mueller made the motion that Candidate Bailey Ann Pruner be examined for ordination. Following questions, a motion was approved to arrest the examination. It was moved and carried that Bailey Ann Pruner be approved for ordination and that Philadelphia Presbytery be asked to ordain her on our behalf. The Rev. Tori Pruner led the presbytery in prayer of thanksgiving for Bailey’s life and call.

PERSONNEL Rev. Doug Chase, chair of Personnel, moved on behalf of the committee to approve a revised draft of the Personnel Policies and Practices of the Presbytery of Monmouth for approval. The motion carried.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE Rev. Jean Pinto, chair of Nominating, presented the following nominees for Presbytery approval: For the Committee On Preparation for Ministry, Class of 2014 The Rev. Joanne Van Sant (Faith Reformed, Hazlet) For the Permanent Judicial Commission, Class of 2015 Ruling Elder Sue Ralph (Englishtown) There being no nominations from the floor, a motion was made and carried to elect the slate unanimously.

COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY Ruling Elder Dan Raisch, chair of the Committee on Ministry, reported the following to Presbytery, based on actions taken by eVote since the last meeting of Presbytery: A. That, acting as the Presbytery, the Committee concurred with the session and congregation of the First Presbyterian Church, Freehold and the Revs. Cynthia Bowman and David Bowman in regard to the dissolution of the pastoral ties between them, according to the terms of the respective Agreements of Separation documents which became effective on October 6, 2013. B. That the Committee acted to appoint the Rev. Barbara McDonald as Moderator of the session of the First Presbyterian Church, Freehold, effective October 15, 2013. C. That the Committee, acting as the Presbytery, approved the Parish Associate relationship between the Rev. Suzanne Schafer-Coates and the Session of the First Presbyterian Church of Cranbury, effective November 1, 2013, at the following terms of remuneration: Total salary and housing $20,000 Pension, Medical, Disability $10,800 Social Security Allowance $1,639 Travel $1,100 MediFlex $1,426 Dental $1,035 Study Leave $500 This relationship was established to support the Meadow Lakes ministry recently adopted by the First Presbyterian Church of Cranbury following the discontinuation of the relationship between the First Presbyterian Church of Hightstown and the Meadow Lakes ministry.


The Committee reported the following to Presbytery, based on actions taken at the stated Committee meeting of November 5, 2013: 1. The Committee recommends that the Presbytery receive the Rev. Douglas E. Hughes as an At Large member upon his transfer from Shenango Presbytery. Following examination, it was moved and carried. 2. The Committee discussed Overture 002 – 221st G.A. (2014) from Kiskiminetas Presbytery. A motion that Monmouth Presbytery concur with Kiskiminetas in supporting the overture was defeated. 3. In conjunction with the Committee on Preparation for Ministry and the Educational Ministries team, COM will seek to form a “Pathway to Commissioning” task force to develop policies relating to the commissioning of Ruling Elders for a particular purpose (the position formerly titled Commissioned Lay Pastor.) The Committee reported the following to Presbytery, based on actions taken by eVote after submission of the Committee’s November report to Presbytery:

1) The Committee moved that Presbytery approve the formation of an

administrative commission with the following membership to conduct the

ordination of Ms. Bailey Pruner at the Presbyterian Church of Toms River at

4:00pm on January 5, 2014:

Rev. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson (Allentown, Moderator of Monmouth Presbytery) Rev. Courtney Cromie - Cornerstone (Jackson) Rev. Gary Filson - Jamesburg Rev. Dr. David M. Joynt - Toms River Elder Susan Beaton - Freehold Elder Peter Thomson - Toms River Elder George Gill – Allentown The motion carried.

2) The Committee moved that Presbytery approve the contract for Stated Supply

services between the Rev. Paul Rack and the First Presbyterian Church, Atlantic Highlands, at the following terms, effective December 1, 2013:

Part time service at 20 hours per week Salary $20,000.00 Soc. Sec. Offset 1,530.00 Pension & Med 6,660.00 Total Effective Salary $28,100.00 Professional Exp 2,000.00 Vacation 1 month plus one Sunday Cont. Ed. Leave 2 weeks Attendance at GA 8 days on even numbered years Atendance at FPC 4 days each year

Note that Social Security and Pension & Medical will be split proportionally between Atlantic Highlands & Hope Tinton Falls as Rev. Rack will continue to serve as Interim Pastor for the latter congregation. The motion carried.

TRUSTEES The Rev. Theresa Swenson, on behalf of the Trustees, made the following motions: 1) That Presbytery approve of a lease of the building of Hope Presbyterian Church, Tinton Falls, including the sanctuary, to a congregation of the United


Pentecostal Church, International, at terms to be negotiated by the Session. The motion carried.

2) Moved that Presbytery approve an application loan of $260,000 being sought by the Presbyterian Church in Shrewsbury from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation, through the Presbyterian Investment and Loan Fund, for property repairs and improvements. The motion carried. 3) That Presbytery approve of the Endowment Fund Policy, Mission Fund Policy and Investment Policy. The motion carried. Moderator Heinzel-Nelson thanked Rev. Swenson and the Trustees for the effort and thought put into the developing of these policies.

ADMINISTRATION DIVISION STEERING COMMITTEE Elder Nancy Tindall moved that Presbytery receive the financial report submitted by the independent auditors, Feldman Sablosky Massoni, and append it to the minutes. The motion carried. The Treasurer also gave a preview of the 2014 budget, which is based on a $35.20 per capita. Per capita shortages will be covered by the payment made by the Mt. Holly Church in its agreement with the Presbytery upon its dismissal. 2% increases for staff.

MINISTRIES DIVISION STEERING COMMITTEE

Elder Joyce Davies announced the Equipping the Saints program in January; the Pizza and Polity confirmation class at Hightstown PC; the Women’s retreat, Sat. Jan. 25; and a brunch for Educators and friends Mon., Jan 27 11-1.

MT. HOLLY ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION REPORT

Ruling Elder Bill Faust reported as follows: In accordance with the actions taken at the June 25

th Presbytery Meeting at Cliffwood

Beach, the Moderator of Presbytery, Rev. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson, on August 30, 2013, appointed Rev. Jean Pinto (Yardville), Elder William Faust (Red Bank) and Elder William McFarland (Mt. Holly) to an Administrative Commission to oversee the dismissal of the First Presbyterian Church of Mt. Holly from the PCUSA denomination to the Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians, frequently referred to as the ECO denomination. The Administrative Commission viewed its task as being implementers of the findings of the Monmouth Presbytery Gracious Discernment Team for Mt. Holly, assuring that the recommendations of the Gracious Discernment Team were completed decently and in good order. With very mixed feelings of accomplishment for the team and sadness at the loss of vital contributors to Monmouth Presbytery, I can report that this has been done, with the Church being dismissed on November 1, 2013. The following items have been completed:

Full Payment to Presbytery of Per Capita for 2013

Full Payment to Presbytery of 10% of regular contributions received by the Mt. Holly church for the 2012 calendar year

All deeds signed over to the Mt. Holly church on November 1, 2013; (here I want to express appreciation to Elder Joel Davies for substantial assistance in drawing up appropriate legal documents)

By-Laws redrawn and adopted by the congregation to remove any reference to the PCUSA


All financial accounts put solely in the name of the Mt. Holly church

All insurance policies reviewed to assure that they do not rely on membership in the PCUSA denomination

Membership roles revised to remove from membership those members indicating the wish to continue membership in the PCUSA

All communication materials reviewed to remove reference to the PCUSA

Board of Pensions notified that Rev. Tim Osborne has elected to join the ECO denomination

The Administrative Commission has received a commitment for one item that is still outstanding:

All original church records are to be deposited with the PCUSA Historical Society no later than January 24, 2014.

It was moved and carried to accept the report and spread it upon the minutes.

Report on Leaves of Absence

The Presbytery excused those presbyters previously named from this Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Monmouth.

Thanks Extended to the Host Church

Elder Walter Vincent announced that he has signs with information about where to Hurricane Sandy victims can receive assistance and would like to distribute them to people to place on their lawns.

Adjournment The Presbytery meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. with prayer by Moderator Stephen Heinzel-Nelson Attest: The Rev. Jean Pinto, Clerk pro tempore

COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY REPORT January 28, 2014

The Committee reports the following to Presbytery, based on actions taken by eVote

since the last meeting of Presbytery:

A. That the Committee recommends that for the year 2014, the Presbytery of Monmouth

grant the Rev. Linda Goeddel permission to celebrate the Lord's Supper in public

worship at Crestwood Manor on a monthly basis, as well as in such individual situations

of pastoral care as may seem prudent to her. (Although specifically identifying Rev.

Goeddel, the Committee recommends that this permission be extended to all Teaching

Elders serving in chaplaincy situations in the Presbytery.)

B. That the Committee recommends:

1. That according to the Book of Order G-2.10, Presbytery extend the commission of Elder Rick LeFever (Hightstown) to limited pastoral service at the First Presbyterian Church, Lakewood for a period of one year;

2. That during the period February 2, 2014 to February 1, 2015, Presbytery grant Elder LeFever permission to moderate meetings of the Session of First Presbyterian Church, Lakewood, celebrate the Sacraments, officiate at weddings, and have voice and vote at meetings of the Presbytery;

3. That Presbytery approve the contract between Elder LeFever and the Session of the First Presbyterian Church, Lakewood, with the same terms as the 2013 contract except for a 2% increase in cash salary.

C. That the Committee recommends that Presbytery approve the change in the terms of

call for the Rev. Dr. Merideth Mueller, serving at the First Presbyterian Church,

Tuckerton, reflecting a 6% increase in base salary, adjusted proportionally to reflect a

change from full time to three quarter (3/4) time service. [The reduced total package

will free church resources to permit the hiring of a staff person for Christian Education.

This change was initiated by and approved by Rev. Mueller.]

The Committee reports the following to Presbytery, based on actions taken at the stated

Committee meeting of January 7, 2014:

1. Recommend that the Presbytery concur with Session of the First Presbyterian Church,

Sayreville and the Rev. Michael Hoffarth in extending the contract for stated supply

services for one year through December 31, 2014, with the following terms: salary

$15,595.56, housing allowance $23,886.88, social security offset $3,020.41, pension

$2,176.03, medical reimbursement allowance $600, travel allowance, study allowance

$400, 2 weeks study leave time and 4 weeks plus 1 Sunday vacation leave.

2. The Committee voted to recommend that the request of the Session of First

Presbyterian Church, Atlantic Highlands for suspension of G14.0222 regarding term

limits for ruling elders be denied. Instead the Committee would propose to meet with

the Session to explore the issue and suggest other alternatives.

Respectfully submitted,

Daniel Raisch

Docket – Thursday, January 9, 2014 Mission Council of the Monmouth Presbytery

The First Presbyterian Church of Freehold

118 West Main Street

Freehold, NJ 07728

1. The Moderator Called the Meeting to Order at 7:15 and moved that the Rev. Jean B. Pinto be elected

Clerk Pro Temp. The motion carried.

2. Motion to Form the Roll and Approve the Docket was approved Moderator Rev. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson P

Vice Moderator Rev. Jean Pinto P

Administrative Division Steering Committee Elder Joel Davies E

Ministries Division Steering Committee Rev. Myrlene Hamilton-Hess P Member at Large Elder Bill Faust P

Member at Large Rev. Cynthia Ritter-Parker P

Member at Large Rev. Rob Morrison E

Member at Large Rev. Mike Hoffarth P Mission Working Group Rev. Terry Chapman E

Committee on Ministry Elder Dan Raisch P

Committee on Preparation for Ministry Elder George Gill P

Committee on Preparation for Ministry Rev. Courtney Cromie E Executive Presbyter (ex officio) Rev. Wendy Bailey P

Stated Clerk (ex officio) Rev. Carl Wilton E

3. Devotions: We shared our favorite part of the birth narrative of our Lord and the Moderator led us in

prayer.

4. The Minutes of the 11/14/13 were approved as read.

5. There was no Clerk’s Report.

6. Executive Presbyter Updates

It was moved and carried unanimously to concur with the recommendation of the staff that the presbytery

move to a virtual office, following the expiration of the lease with Plumstead Church, and to recommend

approval by Presbytery. 7. Visioning

Myrlene Hamilton Hess and Jean Pinto presented a proposal to amend the Presbytery Bylaws and Standing

Rules to eliminate the Administrative Division Steering Committee and the Mission Division Steering

Committee and consolidate their work under the aegis of the Mission Council. The motion was discussed

and it was decided to bring a revised proposal to the next Mission Council so that a first reading can be

brought to Presbytery in March and final approval before the next class of nominations are elected.

8. Reports and Items for Docket

A. The Mission Council recommends to Presbytery that all specialized clergy serving as

chaplains in hospitals, nursing homes, and so on be given permission to officiate communion

at their discretion. The Mission Council also recommends that any Presbytery group, such as

PW, Youth Programs, Clergy Retreats, etc. be given permission to hold communion worship

services officiated by teaching elders at their discretion. Such a motion would cover all

requests such as the one we have received from the Presbyterian Women to have communion

at their Spring Gathering on April 26, 2014 at First Presbyterian Church of Manasquan with

Barbara MacDonald officiating.

B. Regional Presbytery Group have had their 2 ½ year evaluation of Wendy Bailey’s work and

will bring recommendation to the March meeting to extend Wendy’s call through the

calendar year and extend it for 3 more years.

C. The moderator reported that the Administrative Commission constituted for the ordination of

Bailey Pruner completed its work.

D. MDSC: Educational Ministries wants 15 minutes at beginning of meeting;

E. ADSC: Requests 30 minutes on the docket for a table discussion about Presbytery funding.

F. CPM: no time needed; written report will be given.

G. COM: Dan Raisch reported that a significant number of churches do not presently have

installed full time ministers, and that this is a growing trend. The committee requests 5

minutes on the docket.

H. Trustees: Budget needs 10 minutes on the docket;

I. Mission Council: Requests 10 minutes on the docket to discuss the office move.

J. Nominating Committee: Requests 5 minutes on the docket.

K. Personnel: Requests 5 minutes on the docket.

12. The meeting was adjourned and closed with prayer at 9:00 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

The Rev. Jean B. Pinto, Clerk Pro Temp

2013 Statement of Faith Myers-Tegeder

STATEMENT OF FAITH

I believe in God the creator, redeemer, and sustainer. God is one all-powerful God,

completed by the three equal natures of God. God created us and loved us first. God is gracious

and desires that we seek to know God and be in relationship with Him. God saves by God’s

grace alone. Since we cannot earn salvation, we are called to respond with obedience and preach

and serve faithfully.

Scripture is the inspired word of God, written down and collected by human hands. It

reveals God to us through the history of God’s relationship with us, through Jesus Christ and his

ministry, and through the Holy Spirit as we read God’s Word.

Jesus Christ is God incarnate. By living among us in human form, God shared in our

challenges, suffered, and exemplified how we are to live with one another and how we are to

serve God. Jesus was both fully human and fully divine. Because God’s power could not be

defeated, Jesus Christ was resurrected and now reigns in heaven until the time is right to return to

this world and complete His kingdom.

The Holy Spirit of God is present and active in our world. It is fully God has every

freedom of God and can move, instruct, influence, change, and empathize with all human beings.

With the aid of the Holy Spirit we can better understand scripture, have more effective

communication through prayer, and discern God’s will.

Jesus Christ left His disciples with instructions for two sacraments; the Lord’s Supper

and baptism. By participating in the Lord’s Supper we proclaim what Christ did for humankind.

The bread and wine represent the body and blood of Christ that had to be sacrificed to bridge the

sinful gap between us and God. They are visible signs of God’s grace.

Baptism is also a sign of God’s grace. It is both a personal and public affirmation of our

intention to let God direct our lives and hearts. Even Jesus Christ was baptized. Although He was

God incarnate, He was in human form and submitted to God’s will.

Jesus Christ also instructed the disciples to go and make disciples of all nations. We are

called to share the good news of the gospel. Discipleship requires a lifelong process by which we

strive to be sanctified and become more like Christ, letting go of our sinful selves and desires.

We also assist others to know God and do the same. Since we are relational and intended to live

in community, the church is instituted to be a body of believers to carry out God’s will and live

as Christ like examples in our world.

The Christian church, of which the Reformed church is part, has a responsibility to the

world to be loving and compassionate and to stand for social justice. In both the Old and New

Testaments God calls us to love God, love one another as we would love ourselves, and care for

the poor, the sick, the marginalized, and those needing to know the love of God. Everyone,

regardless of gender, race, status, wealth, or intelligence has the right to the opportunity to be

loved, be treated kindly, and to know God.

MINUTES OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE PRESBYTERY OF MONMOUTH The meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Presbytery of Monmouth was called to order on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 9:15 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Red Bank, by the Rev. Theresa Swenson, President, with the Rev. N. Scott Cupp and Ruling Elder Howard Dunbar participating by conference call. Rev. Swenson opened the meeting with prayer. ROLL OF ATTENDANCE President The Rev. Theresa Swenson P Members The Rev. N. Scott Cupp P

Ruling Elder Henry Hohorst P The Rev. John Milne P Ruling Elder Gary Weiss P Ruling Elder Sue Warren E Regional Presbyter The Rev. Wendy Bailey P Treasurer Ruling Elder Nancy Tindall P Financial Secretary Ruling Elder Howard Dunbar P Stated Clerk The Rev. Carl Wilton E (P=Present; A=Absent; E=Excused)

The Rev. Theresa Swenson was appointed clerk pro tem. Rev. Swenson announced that Kathe Morrison has resigned from Trustees since her husband has taken an Interim position in Florida. Following discussion of various options, it was moved and carried to distribute the Mt. Holly gracious dismissal payment, of approximately $50, 000 as follows. First apply approximately $3,000 to the Mt. Holly outstanding per capita balance. Once that is satisfied, distribute the remainder 70% to Endowment and 30% to Missions. Regional Presbyter Rev. Wendy Bailey presented a proposal on moving the Presbytery offices to a virtual office. After discussion, Trustees recommend that Presbytery approve extending the lease in New Egypt on a month to month basis for no more than 4 months starting February 1, 2014. Trustees also recommend that Mission Council and Personnel work out the details of the transition for Presbytery staff to work remotely. Trustees discussed the obligation to contribute to repairs in New Egypt for the time we have been there, as agreed upon verbally when we began our 3 year lease. It was moved and carried that a payment be made from the Presbytery to the New Egypt church in the amount of $33,000 ($10,000 for each year of occupancy, $1,000/month extension in 2014) to compensate them for the use of their building. Rev. Theresa Swenson will present this decision at a meeting with the New Egypt church on Wednesday, January 15 at 2pm.

Ruling Elder Nancy Tindall reported that the Endowment Fund has been set up with an opening balance of $136,000 and the Mission Fund with an opening balance of $452,000. The current distribution of assets among cash, fixed and equities is in line with our investment policy. Rev. Theresa Swenson will ask Bill Faust from COM to connect with Ruling Elder Nancy Tindall to discuss needs at the Jamesburg church. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m. with prayer by Rev. John Milne. The next stated meeting of the Board will take place on February 12, 2014 at 9:00 am at First Presbyterian Church, Red Bank.

ATTEST: Rev. Theresa Swenson

President, Trustees PRESBYTERY OF MONMOUTH

The Presbytery of Monmouth

2014 Budget Worksheet (a/o 1/27/14)

Proposed Proposed

12/31/13 2014 2014

YTD Actual Budget PassThru

Operating Revenue:

Per Capita 454,130 423,703 -

Per Capita Shortfall (177,632) (157,228) -

Unrestricted & Equity Reserves 37,785 48,985 -

Transfer In - Restricted Funds:

Legal - Expense ($0k) 5,095 - -

Endowment Fund. & Mt Holly Per Cap. - 6,605 -

Trustees - Manse ($10k) - 2,000 3,000

CPM - Scholarships ($6.4k) - - 3,750

s/t 319,378 324,065 6,750

Mission Giving for Governing Bodies 147,215 85,000 59,453

Hunger($4.5k)/Centsability ($6.2k) 11,312 - 10,700

Genesis Center - Synod Grant - - 31,700

Transfer In - Restricted Funds:

Principe de Paz (up to $40k) 30,730 - -

Youth Triennium ($12k) 12,020 - -

Hispanic Tri-Presbytery ($10k) 10,000 - 10,000

Selina Rule - Library ($5.0k) 5,000 - -

Hunger Fund ($3.4k) 428 - 3,400

Mission Fund - 4,500 30,000

Hurricane Sandy - Donations 90,271 - 30,000

Minister/Lay Remittances 2,900 4,500 -

Other (CPM Install. / CE donation) 3,059 - -

s/t 312,935 94,000 175,253

Total Operating Revenue 632,313 418,065 182,003

Operating Expenses:

Partnership Ministries - Per Capita 139,289 135,150 -

Presbytery Center 15,467 15,442 -

Personnel Related Exp's 217,106 225,449 -

Trustees 8,750 19,200 33,000

Presbytery Assistance 5,095 - -

Total Presbytery Operations Expense 385,707 395,241 33,000

Program Expenses:

Partnership Ministries:

Governing Partnerships - GA/Synod 52,606 - 49,787

Presby. Partnerships - Camp J. 9,267 - 9,666

Presby. Partnerships - Hispanic Tri-Presby. 10,000 - 10,000

Departments & Committees:

Ed. Ministries ($5k Trienn. 2014) 17,721 7,500 -

Genesis Center 9,837 4,324 31,700

MWG - Promote Mission Proj./Hunger 5,857 1,000 7,900

Comm. On Ministry 450 - -

Comm. On Prep for Ministry 1,881 - 3,750

Special Ministries:

Education/Enrichment Grants 968 10,000 -

Church Development 30,730 - -

Mission Endowment 4,149 - -

Cents-ability 6,812 - 6,200

Personnel Exp. - Hurricane Sandy 31,499 - -

Hurricane Sandy - Grants & Exp's 58,772 - 30,000

Total Partnership & Program Exp's 240,549 22,824 149,003

- - -

Total Ops, Partnership & Progam Exp's 626,256 418,065 182,003

NET INCOME 6,057 - -

PRESBYTERY OF MONMOUTH Note: Schedule reflects giving received through 1/24/14

General Mission, ECO's & Special OfferingsYTD December 31, 2013

2013 General Mission Pledge vs Paid 2013 Total Giving Recap

Actual Expected Dec'13 YTD $ General Presbytery GA Special

Mission Mission Mission (Under) Mission Hurricane & Offerings Total

Church Pledge Support Paid / Over Paid Centsability & ECO's Giving

Allentown - PC 8,000 8,000 10,000 2,000 10,000 4,515 14,515

Asbury Park - Principe de Paz * 600 600 0 600 600

Atl Highlands - FPC - 0 0

Barnegat - Wright Memorial PC 4,500 4,500 4,500 0 4,500 4,500

Bayville - Morning Star PC * 7,500 7,500 0 7,500 195 630 8,325

Belmar - FPC * 600 - (600) 806 806

Bordentown - FPC 2,000 2,000 2,000 0 2,000 3,313 5,313

Bricktown - PC 34,000 34,000 34,540 540 34,540 3,948 38,488

Cranbury - FPC 10,500 10,500 7,875 (2,625) 7,875 4,261 12,136

East Brunswick - Trinity PC 9,450 9,450 9,450 0 9,450 1,777 11,227

Englishtown - FPC 500 500 500 0 500 506 168 1,174

Farmingdale - Pierce Memorial - 0 500 256 756

Forked River - PC 0 0 - 0 979 979

Freehold - FPC - 0 1,401 1,401

Hightstown - FPC - 0 5,568 5,568

Holmdel - Korean Church of NJ - 0 0

Jackson - Cornerstone PC 0 0 - 0 729 729

Jacksonville - PC 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 3,000 1,281 1,158 5,440

Jamesburg - PC - 0 851 851

Lakehurst - PC - 0 0

Lakewood - FPC 12,000 12,000 12,000 0 12,000 300 3,076 15,376

Lakewood - Hope PC 1,700 1,700 937 (763) 937 1,766 2,703

Lincroft - PC 2,000 2,000 - (2,000) 100 288 388

Long Branch - FPC - 0 0

Manasquan - FPC - 0 4,981 4,981

Matawan - FPC * 5,000 5,000 0 5,000 302 4,915 10,217

Middletown - Westminster 16 16 16 1,293 1,309

Mount Holly - FPC * 8,800 3,060 (5,740) 3,060 140 3,200

Neptune - Martin Luther King Jr * 700 - (700) 0

New Egypt - Plumsted PC 800 800 800 0 800 966 1,766

New Gretna - PC 2,400 2,400 2,400 0 2,400 449 2,849

Ocean - Church on the Hill - 0 6,859 6,859

Perrineville-United PC Millstone * 4,000 4,000 0 4,000 4,000

Point Pleasant - PC * 3,700 7,400 3,700 7,400 1,050 3,351 11,801

Red Bank - FPC 16,000 16,000 16,000 0 16,000 3,048 19,048

Retreat - Oak Grove PC 3,060 3,060 3,060 0 3,060 3,060

Rumson - FPC 6,000 6,000 6,000 0 6,000 873 2,710 9,583

Sayreville - FPC - 0 0

Shrewsbury - PC at Shrewsbury * 1,000 1,000 0 1,000 469 2,556 4,025

South Amboy - FPC * 4,000 1,200 (2,800) 1,200 1,328 2,528

Sykesville - FPC - 0 0

Tennent - Old Tennent PC - 0 425 425

Tinton Falls - Hope PC * 500 500 0 500 95 595

Toms River - PC - 0 188 188

Tuckerton - FPC 2,500 2,500 2,500 0 2,500 313 1,869 4,681

Yardville - United PC 2,000 2,000 1,624 (376) 1,624 701 2,325

Individuals & Ministers 5,000 2,900 (2,100) 2,900 1,732 4,632

Budget Adj. 1,550 (1,550) 0

Total 120,410 163,360 150,362 (12,998) 150,362 9,566 69,419 229,346

% shortfall -8%

* Note 1: The 2013 "Expected Gen. Mission Pledge" column assumes that churches who have not yet pledged for the year 2013 (i.e. churches with

asterisk) will remit the same amount in 2013 as paid in 2012 (unless an amount was paid in 2013; then the 2013 projected annual run rate was used).

Mission Giving YTD Dec'13 1/27/2014 2:02 PM

Anticipated Income

Net Per Capita $266,475

The per capita rate is increasing

$0.20 in 2014. Since 2009, the rate

has increased just $0.28 or less than

1%, with the presbytery portion of

the rate decreasing by 3%.

Mission Giving $148,950

It is through the generosity of our

congregations beyond their per

capita giving, though, that enables

the presbytery to be strong in

supporting all of its member

congregations.

It is our hope that our congregations

will exceed our per capita and

mission estimates. If so, we will be

able to offer so much more in

congregational support and mission.

Monmouth Presbytery Mission and Ministry 2014

Monmouth Presbytery

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Equipping

Staff

Operations

Synod & GA

2014 Spending

Spending Plan for 2014 Leadership Development $72,275

The presbytery provides many services for

congregations needing or wanting help in

curriculum, education and leadership

development. Events, Classes and Workshops

are available throughout the year including

Equipping the Saints and Nuts and Bolts.

Expanded opportunities for Lay Leader

development and education are being planned.

We help support youth attend Triennium and

other youth events. We also pay the salary of

our Christian Education Consultant who is

available to congregations to help develop their

leadership, education, and spiritual formation

programs.

Genesis Center $36,025

The Genesis Center is available online at

genesiscenternow.com where you can browse

physical and electronic resources for checkout

and use by individual leaders or congregations.

Emily Jones, curator, is available for

consultation on resources and services. The

Center is expanding in 2014 to include other

services and information such as workshops,

publishing, and additional consulting.

Mission Statement The purpose of the Presbytery of Monmouth is equipping ministers and congregations to strengthen God’s people for

ministry in obedience to Jesus Christ.

Presbytery Mission $54,765

Includes support for Sandy relief, CentsAbility,

Hunger, Mission Working Group and Camp J.

Synod and GA Mission $184,935

In addition to our per capita, it is proposed that

Monmouth Presbytery tithes ten percent of our

income to the mission work of the PC(USA).

Mission Volunteers, New Church Development,

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, are all mission

work in which our denomination participates.

Communication and Operation $69,140

Of course, in order to provide this support and

connectivity in mission, we need to have

operational expenses for communication and

technical support. Our website, email

newsletter, telephones, computers, etc. are all

necessary for the presbytery to serve our

congregations well.

Staff $169,175

Our staff is vital to providing all of the above

support to our congregations. The staffing level

remains the same as 2013, with salaries

increasing 2% in 2014.

Ministry Grants/Partnerships $ - As needed

Grants are available for consultants, workshops,

and initiatives to meet the specific needs of

congregations. Grants and loans can be

requested through Mission Council.

New Faith Communities $10,000

We are creating new Hispanic faith communities

through our partnership with New Brunswick

and West Jersey in Tres Iglesias Presbiteriana.

The funds for this support have been reserved

in previous years.

Congregations in Crisis $ - As Needed

Through the COM and other sources our

presbytery offers support for congregations and

pastors in transition or other difficult times.

This includes financial support to help with

legal expenses should the need arise.

Preparation for Ministry $3,750

Monmouth Presbytery is currently supporting

eleven candidates for ministry. Consultation,

coaching, preparation, scholarship and

examination of prospective teaching elders is

all included in our support.

PRESBYTERY OF MONMOUTH Note: Schedule reflects giving received through 1/24/14

Per Capita RemittedYTD December 31, 2013

2013 Per Capita - Assessment vs Paid

$

2013 2013 (Under)

Church Assessed Paid / Over

Allentown - PC 21,875 21,875 -

Cliffwood Beach - Principe de Paz 1,330 1,330 -

Atl Highlands - FPC 2,345 - (2,345)

Barnegat - Wright Memorial PC 3,220 3,220 -

Bayville - Morning Star PC 3,815 3,815 -

Belmar - FPC 4,655 - (4,655)

Bordentown - FPC 6,125 5,040 (1,085)

Bricktown - PC 16,485 16,485 -

Cranbury - FPC 20,475 4,411 (16,064)

East Brunswick - Trinity PC 12,215 5,050 (7,165)

Englishtown - FPC 2,485 1,453 (1,032)

Farmingdale - Pierce Memorial 2,170 2,170 -

Forked River - PC 9,135 3,870 (5,265)

Freehold - FPC 11,935 3,419 (8,516)

Hightstown - FPC 9,940 9,940 -

Holmdel - Korean Church of NJ - -

Jackson - Cornerstone PC 5,040 2,299 (2,741)

Jacksonville - PC 3,605 3,605 -

Jamesburg - PC 8,890 1,870 (7,020)

Lakehurst - PC 2,520 2,520 -

Lakewood - FPC 1,715 1,715 -

Lakewood - Hope PC 7,665 2,342 (5,323)

Lincroft - PC 4,935 4,935 -

Long Branch - FPC 1,330 1,330 -

Manasquan - FPC 23,765 10,500 (13,265)

Matawan - FPC 9,240 9,240 -

Middletown-Westminster ($1.429 PY) 6,965 1,429 (5,536)

Mount Holly - FPC 11,025 11,025 -

Neptune - Martin Luther King Jr 1,610 - (1,610)

New Egypt - Plumsted PC 2,065 1,859 (207)

New Gretna - PC 1,400 1,400 -

Ocean - Church on the Hill 7,455 4,035 (3,420)

Perrineville-United PC Millstone 5,565 5,565 -

Point Pleasant - PC 18,620 15,517 (3,103)

Red Bank - FPC 41,930 41,930 -

Retreat - Oak Grove PC 3,675 3,675 -

Rumson - FPC 11,445 11,445 -

Sayreville - FPC 5,810 5,810 -

Shrewsbury-PC at Shrewsbury 10,150 10,150 -

South Amboy - FPC 3,010 950 (2,060)

Sykesville - FPC 280 280 -

Tennent - Old Tennent PC 4,200 630 (3,570)

Tinton Falls - Hope PC 3,185 3,185 -

Toms River - PC 97,125 16,131 (80,994)

Tuckerton - FPC 6,230 6,230 -

Yardville - United PC 13,580 13,580 -

Individuals 0 140 140

2013 Budget Adj. 0 - -

Total 452,655 277,400 (175,255)

Per Capita Giving YTD Dec'13 1/27/2014 2:03 PM

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