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Reports to
the Presbytery of Florida
Winter Stated Meeting
January 24, 2015
9 a.m. CST/10 a.m. EST
First Presbyterian Church of Quincy
306 North Madison Street
Quincy, Florida 32351
www.firstpresquincy.org
CONTENTS
Introduction .................................................................
Preparation for Ministry Team ............................ p. 14
Docket.................................................................... p. 1
Dogwood Acres Ministry Team ......................... p. 15
Coordinating Presbyter .......................................... p. 2
Presbyterian Women ........................................... p. 17
Administrative Team ............................................. p. 3
Ministry Team .................................................... p. 18
Stated Clerk/Communications ............................... p. 4
Commitment to Representation Team ................ p. 24
Presbytery Leadership Team ............................... p. 11
Appendix......................................................................
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
FOR CLERKS/PASTORS
Please share this information with your
ruling elder presbytery commissioner(s):
Every ruling elder commissioner must have a form naming him/her as commissioner for the
church, signed by the session moderator or clerk. This form is included in the docket mailing
and also is available on the Presbytery’s website, www.presbyteryofflorida.com, under the
“Meeting dockets/forms” tab on the site’s “Presbytery” page.
The commissioner must turn in that form, sign in on the appropriate list, and get a name tag. All
three steps are important for ensuring your attendance is recorded in the official meeting
minutes, so be sure to arrive about 30 minutes before the meeting starts in order to take care of
this and any personal needs before the meeting is called to order. Minister members should sign
in on the appropriate list and get their printed name tags.
These will help ensure accurate recording of the minutes, particularly the attendance, and a
timely start of the meeting.
Hugh Hamilton,
2014 – 2015 Moderator of the Presbytery of Florida
Map and directions to First Presbyterian Church of Quincy
306 North Madison Street, Quincy, Florida 32351
From I-10 West:
Take exit 192 to merge onto FL-10 W/US-90 W/Blue Star Hwy/Memorial Blue Star
Hwy. Continue to follow FL-10 W/US-90 W (12.3 miles). Turn right onto County Rd
65/N Madison St. Destination will be on the left (0.2 mile).
From I-10 East:
Take exit 174 toward Quincy (0.3 mile). Turn left onto FL-12 E/Greensboro Hwy.
Continue to follow FL-12 E (8.0 miles). Turn left onto County Rd. 65/N Madison St.
Destination will be on the left (0.2 mile).
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LUNCH MENU
Pork loin with gravy
Hash brown casserole
Green beans
Apricot glazed carrots
Tomato, cucumber, feta cheese
salad
Dessert
Tea/coffee
$10 per person
Lodging
The following overnight accommodations are located within 5 miles of the January 24, 2015,
presbytery meeting location. No special rates are offered.
Hampton Inn Quincy
165 Spooner Rd., Quincy, FL
(4.1 miles to 306 N Madison St.)
850-627-7555
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Quincy
101 Spooner Rd., Quincy, FL
(4.1 miles to 306 N Madison St.)
850-875-2500
Garden Salad
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Winter Stated Presbytery Meeting Baked Cheesy
iii Rotini
January 24, 2015
DOCKET OF THE PRESBYTERY OF FLORIDA
January 24, 2015 – 9 a.m. CST/10:00 a.m. EST
First Presbyterian Church, Quincy, FL
We lean forward to embrace change.
We strengthen, nurture, and connect congregations.
We support and connect elders engaged in pastoral leadership.
We inspire members to grow spiritually and model the love of Christ in service and witness.
We develop creative outreach and outdoor ministries.
9:00– 9:55 EST Registration
10:00 EST .......................................................................................................... Winter Meeting Convenes
Declaration of a Quorum .................................................................................................... Jeannie Dixon
Adoption of the Docket ..................................................................................................... Jeannie Dixon
Welcome from host church ...................................................................................................... Chris Erde
Introductions .................................................................................................................... Hugh Hamilton
First-time ruling elders, teaching elders, corresponding members, and visitors
10:15 EST– Morning Worship/Prayer Service
Installation of new moderator – Bill Green
11:00 EST
Reports of Presbytery Staff/Officers
Coordinating Presbyter/Administrative Team – Ted Land (pp. 2 – 3)
Stated Clerk/Communications to Presbytery – Jeannie Dixon (pp. 4 – 10)
Dogwood Acres Director– Jonas Georges
Treasurer/Budget, Finance and Stewardship Team – Jim Davis
 Presentation by Presbyterian University Center
 Presentation on 1001 New Worshipping Communities
12:00 EST
 Presentation on amendments to the Book of Order
 Voting on amendments
1:00 EST– Lunch
2:00 EST– Reports of Presbytery Teams
For information only:
Presbytery Leadership Team (pp. 11 – 13) ............................................................................ John Lown
Preparation for Ministry Team (p. 14) ................................................................................... Mary Vance
Congregational Mission Support Team. ................................................................................ Gary Cecil
Personnel Team. ................................................................................................................. Ric Connor
Dogwood Acres Ministry Team (pp. 15 – 16)...................................................................... James Vance
Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team (p. 17) ...........................................................Sandra Winslett
Disaster Preparedness & Response Team ........................................................................... Scott Yant
For action:
Ministry Team (pp. 18 – 23)............................................................................................. Randy Jackson
Commitment to Representation Team (pp. 24 – 28) .............................................................Toya O’Hora
Adjournment and Closing Prayer
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Next Meeting: April 28, 2015 – 9:00 a.m. CST/10:00 a.m. EST – Dogwood Acres
Note: If you need child care for this meeting, please contact the host church. 
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Report from the Coordinating Presbyter
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A few years ago, sports writer Bill McGee described the traveling secretary as the hardest job in sports.
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For those of you who may not be baseball fans, the traveling secretary is kind of the advance man, the
arrangements and detail person for a baseball team. He usually travels a day or so ahead of the team, to
be there to welcome them, to make sure that hotel rooms meet their specifications, that tickets for wives,
girlfriends, visiting dignitaries, are all set.
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In a lot of ways, those are the things that Melissa Morgan, our Presbytery Administrator does.
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But I am the one that gets to do the travelling.
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Since we met last in December, in addition to my weekly (sometimes bi-weekly) trips from Marianna to
Chipley, I have travelled to Tallahassee three times for officer training at Trinity United Presbyterian
Church, to Dogwood Acres for the Presbytery Leadership Team one day retreat meeting, to Panama City
for the 75th Anniversary Celebration at Parkway Church, and to Port Saint Joe for a church supper where
I was the “after-dinner speaker”.
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Tomorrow, I will travel to Pensacola for C.K. Moore’s installation at Northminister Church, and on the
29th, I will be back in Tallahassee for the ordination and installation of those elders that I trained and the
recognition of their first ever elder emeritus.
And remember, I was serving the Marianna Church as Interim Pastor while I was doing all that
travelling.
The Session of First Presbyterian Church, Marianna, was kind enough in our contract which was
renewed in November, to grant me one Sunday a quarter to be available to other churches around the
Presbytery. The first Sunday I was able to do this was this past Sunday, when I was in Panama City.
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I will have one Sunday in the February-March-April quarter available to be in a church in the Presbytery
of Florida on Sunday morning. I am available for Sunday evenings, and every weekday evening except
Wednesday and the fourth Tuesday.
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Please help keep this travelling secretary in motion.
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“The Administrative Team will be composed of the current moderator, past moderator, moderator-innomination (convener), stated clerk (ex officio with voice but not vote), coordinating presbyter (ex
officio, with voice but not vote) and treasurer (ex officio with voice but not vote). The group will
generally meet by conference call…” Manual of Operations, Presbytery of Florida, Section II, lines 2023, page J-4
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“When deemed necessary, they may take appropriate actions between meetings of Presbytery and
report such actions to the next stated meeting of presbytery.” (Ibid., lines 30-32)
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The following actions have been taken in the name of Presbytery:
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Approved the sale of the 2007 Saturn Aura most recently driven by the Stated Clerk for $2600, funds
added to Executive Auto Replacement Fund .
Note: The cost of annual insurance was almost equal to the value of the automobile, and it will save
the Presbytery considerable money to reimburse the Stated Clerk for mileage driven on Presbytery
business.
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Approved the sale of four donated vacant wooded lots not adjacent to the property of Sunny Hills
Community Presbyterian Church for the amount of $2500. Action approved and requested by the
Session and Congregation of the Sunny Hills Community Church.
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Team members: Hugh Hamilton, John Lown, Bill Green, Jeannie Dixon, Ted Land, Jim Davis
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Report from the Stated Clerk
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Session Records Review for 2013
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The 2013 and 2014 session minutes will be reviewed electronically. Two or three volunteers from each
district (west, central, east) are needed to review the minutes. Please contact Jeannie Dixon at
[email protected] if you are willing to volunteer for this.
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Each year's minutes should be compiled into one electronic document for each year (Instructions have
been emailed to clerks, churches and pastors. You also may contact me for help). The Checklist for
Reading Session Minutes (available at http://www.presbyteryofflorida.com/55.html) should be
completed for each year.
The minutes for 2013 and the checklist should be emailed to the [email protected]. I
will send the documents to a reviewer for your district. The reviewer will complete the review and
return the checklist to me (signed and scanned and sent via email, if possible, or signed and mailed to
the presbytery office at P. O. Box 7, Chipley, FL 32428).
If a church is not able to prepare an electronic copy of the minutes, contact me to arrange a physical
review of the minutes.
The 2013 minutes are due to me by February 28, 2015. The 2014 minutes are due no later than March
31, 2015. The review of the 2013 minutes is expected to be completed by April 24. The review of the
2014 minutes is expected to be complete by June 1.
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2 or 3 volunteers from each district are needed to read minutes; contact Jeannie Dixon to volunteer
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Prepare a file of the 2014 minutes; dues to the Stated Clerk by March 31, 2015
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The ROLL BOOK will be examined by the clerk and the pastor. Please complete that section of the
form prior to sending the minutes for review.
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Annual Statistics
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Reminder that the gathering of annual statistics for each congregation is under way. If you have ANY
questions or need assistance do not hesitate to contact me. Churches have from Dec. 6 to Feb. 19 to
enter the statistics for 2014. Do not wait until the last minute. At a minimum, please enter your
membership numbers.
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The session needs to approve the report as early as possible after December 31, 2014. This is a session
report and DOES NOT require approval at a congregational meeting.
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Clerk’s Questionnaire
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The link to the Presbyterian Mission Agency Research Services' annual online Clerk's Questionnaire –
normally provided on the Office of the General Assembly's annual statistical reporting website, but
made available separately this year – is now active. Clerks may submit data now through March 21 at
https://caq2014.pcusa.org/accounts/login/?next=/ User IDs and passwords for the questionnaire are the
same as for the statistical report.
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Florida Presbytery
Rolls as of December 31, 2014
The following Teaching Elders are members of the Florida Presbytery engaged in a validated
ministry (G-2.0503a):
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Mel Baars, Bill Bess, Rob Bohnsack, Mark Broadhead, Gary Cecil, Bruce Chapman, Tae Ho Cheong,
Jae Wan Chung, Joseph Chung, Brant Copeland, Daniel Dieth, Bea Edwards, Chris Erde, John Erthein,
Larry Greenslit, Hugh Hamilton, Randy Jackson, Ken Kelly, John Kelsay, George Kessler, Daniel
Loffredo, Benjamin Lynch, Hailey Lynch, Beth McCaw, Dan Mitchell, Charles K. Moore, Michael
Moore, Taylor Phillips, Steven Schaick, Sharon Schuler, Robert Sullivan, Anghaard Teague-Dees, Mary
Vance, Bonnie Wilkins.
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The following Teaching Elders are members-at-large of the Florida Presbytery (G-2.0503b):
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Sally Campbell-Evans, James Duncan, Terry Dyer, Nancy Forinash*, Victoria Isaacs, Pamela KingPhillips, Robert Sugg and Joan Wooten.
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*In accordance with G-2.0508, the COM determined at its December 11, 2012, meeting that Nancy
Forinash does not currently fulfill the criteria for membership-at-large. If after three years she still does
not meet the criteria for either validated ministry or membership-at-large, she may be removed from the
rolls of the presbytery.
The following Teaching Elders are honorably retired members of the Florida Presbytery (G2.0503c):
Barry Arnold, Michael Askew, Glenn Bass, Tom Borland, Frank Beall, Jerry Blacklaw, Don Brown,
Lewis Bullard, Reid Cameron, Ted Chumley, Tom Douglas, James Duncan, Joe Eckstine, Al Harris,
Gene Harris, Kathleen Hodgson, Harry Horne, Dolores Ingraham, Owen Ireland, Harvey Jenkins, Hal
Jensen, Hubert Johnston, Fred Keith, Ted Land, Charles Lapp, Bill Lee, John Lown, Sandra Martin,
John Marvin, Ruth Mashewske, Donna Medlock, Steven Melamed, Lindsay Moffett, James Monroe,
Durl Odom, Clarence Payne, James Peacock, Luther Price, Albert Reese, Bill Russell, Leo Sandon,
Morris Springer, James Stansbury, Davis Thomas, Claude Tucker, Drucilla Tyler, James Urquhart,
James Ware, Ezra Yune.
The following are ministers from other Christian traditions who have been enrolled as members of
the Florida Presbytery:
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Richard Conner – ELCA and Temporary Supply at Parkway Presbyterian Church;
Emory Hingst – ELCA and Parish Associate at First Presbyterian Church in Tallahassee
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The following are Ruling Elders currently commissioned for service within the Presbytery:
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Joanne Kublik – First, Milton
Larry Plank – Pace Presbyterian
John Schuler – Navarre Presbyterian
Jack Homoney – First, Chipley
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Annual Report on Christian Educators
as of December 31, 2014
The following Christian Educators meet the provisions outlined in the By-Laws (Article IV, #5) to
have voice at Presbytery Meetings:
Lisa Wilder – First Presbyterian, Quincy
Christy Williams – First Presbyterian, Tallahassee
Laurice Andrews – First Presbyterian, DeFuniak Springs
The following 6 Christian Educators meet the provisions outlined in the By-Laws (Article IV, #5)
to have voice and vote at Presbytery Meetings:
Patty Arnett – Gulf Breeze Presbyterian Church, Gulf Breeze
Jeannie Dixon – Fellowship Presbyterian Church, Tallahassee
Carol Deloach – Christ Presbyterian Church, Tallahassee
Shannon Guse – Faith Presbyterian Church, Tallahassee
The following Christian Educators are currently employed by churches within the bounds of the
Florida Presbytery:
Vickie Dieth – Christ Presbyterian, Tallahassee
Ryan Jones – Gulf Breeze Presbyterian Church
Trinity Whitley – Faith Presbyterian, Tallahassee
Jason Williams – Grace Presbyterian, Panama City
Respectfully submitted,
Jeannie Dixon, Stated Clerk
Communications to Presbytery
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1. Letter from Red Bay Presbyterian Church
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Side-by-side comparison of proposed and current wording of W-4.9000, regarding marriage
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The Presbytery Leadership Team (PLT) is responsible for engaging in ongoing shaping and
reshaping the life and mission of the presbytery by being responsive to the changing needs of
the presbytery, the community and the world; and engaging in ongoing shaping and reshaping
the life and mission of the presbytery by being responsive to the changing needs of the
presbytery, community and the world.
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The Presbytery Leadership Team held a daylong meeting on Saturday, January 10, 2015 with a
quorum of members present. Jonas Georges welcomed everyone to Dogwood Acres. Joan
Wooten led the group in a time of Bible study and prayer using the Service of Morning Prayer.
The effectiveness of the PLT in 2014 was reviewed. The chair asked the team to look at the past
Reports of the Presbytery Leadership Team for the strategies for implementing the Mission
statement (1-4).
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1) To connect and strengthen congregations: Relative to making congregational/sessional
visits by representatives of the presbytery teams, the major struggle was coordinating 4
entities (session, rep from CMST, MT, PLT). Those visits have been put on hold. Ted
Land continues to visit churches and has visited 1/3 of the churches. He hopes to visit
the remaining 30 churches in 2015. A dividend of the visits is finding new folks to serve
on presbytery teams.
2) To connect and strengthen elders: there are some upcoming possibilities in how we
approach the proposed new Directory for Worship. According to the Book of Order the
presbytery is responsible for leading sessions in a study of the Directory for Worship.
Sessions are also to give regular training to elders in the Directory for Worship. We have
not done joint officer training or workshops, but have talked about that.
3) To inspire members to grow spiritually: Some individuals have experience with Cursillo
and information has been placed in the Pelican. We encourage members to attend a
Cursillo event. It was also thought to encourage and assist districts to get together in
order to get to know each other better across churches. This becomes very difficult to
schedule. Who will get it started? Who will carve it out? There was much discussion on
the “loss” of the DiscipleFest event and how it “worked”, and what could have been
better. Ted Land reported that his church visits frequently bring the statement “I miss
DiscipleFest!” Consensus is that this is something we probably want to revisit in 2015.
In summary, we've learned some things. We ran into difficulties and identified some “barley
loaves and fish” that the Lord could work with.
The PLT raised the issue of the structure of the PLT itself and why we do not have all the chairs
of the teams at the table. Having them present would facilitate the “celebration of the work of
our teams”. The chair challenged PLT to leave the mission in place, but bring the team chairs
back to the membership of the PLT.
The theme of “communication” was repeatedly raised during discussion. Anghaarad Teague
Dees suggested it would be great for PLT and Presbytery Youth Council to meet at the same
time with a shared meal (separate meeting). The PLT also discussed the NEXTChurch
movement and model for presbytery meetings used by Milwaukee Presbytery based on this (1
hour for business; 1 hour leadership workshop; 1 hour lunch; 1 hour worship). It is feasible for
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us to set up a presbytery meeting on this model. There is a good video on NEXTchurch.net web
site on “relational-izing” presbyteries.
One thing the PLT celebrated is that worship is central to our presbytery meetings, with
communion every time. There was discussion re: Belhar Confession and the vote scheduled for
the April meeting; We will seek an expert on confessions to present on the topic before our
vote is taken.
Presbytery meeting locations for 2015 were discussed: Dogwood has offered for April; Gulf
Beach for September. Either/both could be overnight to incorporate “body building”: with
fellowship, continuing education, spiritual development emphasized.
The team discussed a plan for the study of the proposed Directory for Worship. Are we going to provide
leadership for this? The Book of Order says we should. How do we go about this?
At an upcoming meeting we will seek to have David Gambrell from the Office of Theology and
Worship or someone present for an hour, break for lunch, then into small groups with notes
taken for feedback. (45 min. small group, with 15 minutes to provide feedback to all with the
minutes used to provide the feedback to Theology and Worship). We would also ask him to
help lead worship. The PLT will send the link to the materials/study guides on the proposed
Directory for Worship to sessions for study and review ahead of time.
Jeannie Dixon presented the questions from the Synod Boundaries Consultation Team. After
discussion, our answer is ‘’yes”: A change to our synod would provide energy, synergy,
programmatic resources. The “how” is to join (split) with Synod of Living Waters. Our synod is
the 2nd largest synod. There is enough in common both geographically and culturally with the Synod of
LW to either merge the synods or reconfigure. Thoughts include:
 Put presbyteries of MS, AL, FL, GA, SC together... but there are mountains that divide KY and
TN from VA and NC, etc.
 Move FL Presby. with LW and perhaps GA also with SC to Mid-Atlantic. Possible
configuration is merge Synods of Living Waters and South Atlantic. Absorb SC into MidAtlantic.
 Possibly look at Bd. of Pensions’ regions and see if that would work for the boundaries.
The team worked on the vision and goals for 2015.
Michael Moore shared info from Congregational Mission Support Team. 1001 New Worshiping
Communities will present at presbytery in January then meet with folks in Pensacola to discuss
the new campus community at UWF.
James Vance shared information on Dogwood Acres. He provided background on work at DWA.
DWA is coming up on 50 years. Goals for 2015:
1) replace bath house with a quadraplex; this will be done by tearing it down and rebuilding it. The
purpose of the building is to house the chaplain, nurse and 2 lead counselors during summer camp.
Laurel Oaks lodge is currently used for this and it needs to be removed because it is falling apart. DWA
received a gift of $10,000 from a church to get the rebuilding started (the replacing of the bath house).
They will have architectural drawings this month. The quadraplex will be a premier use for retreats
when summer camp not in session.
2) expand base of active committee members and volunteers
3) start volunteer program
4) increase overall usage of DWA facilities
5) develop and improve communication between DWA, PLT, presbytery and our churches
6) complete list of previously planned smaller facility improvements (already have funds)
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One of the big projects last year was remodeling Elvery House. It was on the property when the
presbytery purchased the property. The cook stays there during summer, but the rest of the
year it is available as a small, personal retreat location with one bedroom/bath and kitchen.
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Last year, Dogwood had about 30 retreats with 1100 people and 189 with summer camp for
about 1400 people visiting during the year. They would like to double that number of visitors
by increasing weekday use. Jonas Georges shared information on his work.
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Chairs of teams for 2015 were reviewed:
 Gary Cecil – Congregational Mission Support
 Toya O’Hora - Commitment to Representation
 James Vance – Dogwood Acres Ministry
 Michael Askew – Self-Development of People
 Scott Yant - Disaster Preparedness and Response
 Chuck Morgan – Budget, Finance and Stewardship
 Randy Jackson – Ministry Team
 Preparation for Ministry Team needs a new chair (Mary Vance, is now moderator in
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 Joy Gilbert- Hunger Action Enabler
 Ric Connor – Personnel
 Still short one member on Commitment to Representation Team, which is the
responsibility of PLT to name; (from either Eastern or western district).
 Presbytery Leadership Team has a vacancy (from the east) and Ministry Team also has
vacancies.
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Opportunities for a presentation/workshops by FLAPDAN(Florida Presbyterian Disaster
Assistance Network) at Presbytery meetings was discussed. They have offered to work with
the presbytery to work with each church to create a disaster plan. It could be done as break
out groups in a presbytery meeting or in districts. We will assign this to the Disaster
Preparedness Team to pursue.
The upcoming meeting dates for Presbytery meetings in 2015:
April 28 (Tues) @ Dogwood Acres
September 8 (Tues) @ Gulf Beach
It was agreed to set the dates for the next PLT meetings as:
February 14th, at 9-12 AM CST, Chipley office
May 12th, 3 PM CST, Chipley office
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John Lown, Team Chair
Other Team members: Tom Borland, Jae Wan Chung, Bill Green, Hugh Hamilton, Debbie Layton,
Ruth Mashewske, Bill Rumph, Tom Stadsklev, Christy Williams, Sandra Winslett, Anghaarad Teague
Dees, Ken Overholt, Jeannie Dixon, Ted Land
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Report from the Preparation for Ministry Team
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The Preparation for Ministry Team (PMT) provides care, guidance and oversight for inquirers and
candidates who are preparing to become ministers. (Book of Order G-3.0307)
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1. The following are in good standing with the PMT:
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Inquirers:
Trinity Whitley (Faith, Tallahassee)
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Candidates:
Linda Pitts (Lafayette, Tallahassee)
Glenn Hodges (First, Tallahassee)
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Candidates ready to receive a call:
Michael Frandsen (Faith, Tallahassee)
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With the approval of the Ministry Team, Lori Prettyman has withdrawn from the roll of
Inquirers in order to pursue Commissioning as a Ruling Elder to Particular Pastoral Service. (G2.0609; G-2.10)
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Mary P. Vance, Chair
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Other Team Members: John Erthein; Martha Ann McCaskill; Marty Henderson, Robert C. Palmer, III,
Bruce Chapman, R. C. Griffin
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Report from the Dogwood Acres (DWA) Ministry Team
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The Dogwood Acres (DWA) Ministry Team is responsible for all matters relating to short- and longterm planning, management, development, operations and programs connected with Dogwood Acres in
conjunction with the short- and long-term goals for the presbytery that are recommended by Presbytery
Leadership Team and adopted by the presbytery.
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2014 Summary
We began 2014 fully involved in our search for a new Dogwood Acres Director. The process took the
search committee just under six months and culminated in the hiring of Jonas Georges, who moved to
DWA at the end of April. We also hired Jessica Harris at the beginning of January to fill a dual role as
part time Food Manager (cook) and part time office assistant. She helped keep things running smoothly
during our director search and transition as Jonas learned the ropes in his new position.
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Summer Camp was a success by all standards, especially considering that we were slightly under staffed
and had more kids than the previous year. Jonas went through staff training alongside the new and
returning summer staff and now, after almost nine months on the job, is fully up to speed.
The rest of the year was busy with retreats, meetings, and special programs. Our numbers for 2014
include:
Number of retreats: 24
Number of participants at retreats: 1,039
Number of Summer Campers: 189
Approximate total number of guests, participants, and visitors: 1,400
2015
Over the past few months the DWA Ministry Team has recruited several new members for both the
Operations and Programs Committees. However, we still have several openings on Operations.
The DWA Team has been actively planning for the coming year. The summer camp schedule is being
finalized, camp staff positions will soon be filled, and the retreat reservations are running at a normal
pace. The Programs Committee will be planning summer camp activities over the next few months and
in February Dogwood Acres will host the Dogwood Youth Conference.
The Operations committee is in the process of selecting a contractor to replace the old bathhouse with a
quadraplex lodge to house the nurse, chaplain, and two lead staff directors during the summer. The
lodge will then be available for use by retreat groups, housing eight or more guests. We have been
working with Doug Shuler, an architect in Tallahassee who has produced preliminary plans. Finished
plans will be completed within a month. We are presently working with Anderson Construction
Company in Panama City on the demolition phase of the old bathhouse, as well as finalizing a bid for
new construction. Our hope is to complete the project by mid-May, in time to utilize it during summer
camp.
Several people have asked about this project over the past six months, having heard about it originally in
2013. As you may remember, the old bathhouse is quite old, has been out of use for over a decade and
has fallen into disrepair. It is located in the central area of the cabins (a perfect spot for housing staff
during camp or a family during a retreat) and has become an eyesore and a hazard. Originally, it was
hoped that we could remodel it and use the existing floor and walls, but after extensive talks with two
architects and several builders, it is apparent that the cost of remodeling will be almost identical to the
complete demolition and construction of a new building. Considering that a new building would solve
several undesirable aspects of the remodel option, a decision was made to raze the old building and start
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over. This will a) give us leeway in designing a more architecturally compatible building, b) allow
better site drainage (a major drawback to the remodeling option), and c) end up with a slightly larger,
more comfortable and effective design. There are funds in hand for the full design process, demolition,
and site prep, plus another $70,000 towards construction. We are awaiting a final bid and are looking
for funding to complete the project.
Our focus with Jonas and our committees has been to prioritize both the work that needs to be done
around the property and our short term goals. We have completed a great number of projects over the
past two years, and it is a relief to have a shorter “to-do” list. Regular maintenance of the facilities is
being taken care of in a timely manner – Robert Commerford, our maintenance supervisor, continues to
be an indispensable part of the Dogwood team. In addition to preparing for the summer, our priorities
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Complete the lodge before summer camp begins (replacing the old bathhouse)
Expand our base of active committee members and volunteers
Increase overall usage of the DWA facilities through networking, solicitation, and advertising
Develop and improve our communication between DWA, PLT, and the churches in our
Presbytery
Complete the list of previously planned smaller facility-wide improvements (these are fully
funded)
Further develop our nature education programs and trail systems
We would also like to remind everyone that the Elvery House is now ready for use. It is beautifully
remodeled, with the hope that members of our Presbytery will use it for short getaway breaks. For
details call the DWA office, 850-535-2695. Pastors will be given scheduling priority.
Respectfully submitted,
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Report from the Presbyterian Women of the Presbytery
The Advent Season and the Christmas celebration of the birth of our Savior was a blessing for us again
this year. Our local PWs reflected God’s love by giving to and caring for countless precious children of
God in many ways.
The Angel Tree Project, Thornwell Home, and the Shoebox Ministries were supported in many
churches, along with supporting needy families with clothes, meals, and Christmas gifts. “Cookies and
a Visit” was a favorite again this year for one church, as cookies were baked, decorated, packed, tied
with Christmas ribbon, delivered with love and a visit to 38 church members who were homebound, in
the hospital, and in assisted living centers. Attendees at one church’s Christmas brunch brought
toiletries for United Ministries which received enough supplies for several months. Churches provided
clothing to those in need, Christmas gifts, candy canes, and visits to residents in a refuge house and
nursing homes. Christmas parties were held. Dinner was prepared and delivered to the Presbyterian
University Center in Tallahassee. Twenty-four very fortunate special needs children were given a
Christmas party and received two gifts and $5.00 each. Several churches showered children at
Thornwell Home with special Christmas gifts. Stories like these are found throughout our presbytery,
and are just a few examples of the ministries of our women and their churches.
The 2015 year arrived very quickly again this year, and again our PW hit the ground running! We
continue to be involved in a myriad of activities, missions, and projects as we nurture our faith through
Bible study, prayer, and fellowship. The PWP Coordinating Team will meet January 17th, at First
Church, Chipley. Plans for the 109th PW Annual Gathering will be a priority for the meeting. The
Gathering will take place on March 14th, at 10:00 EST, at Faith Presbyterian Church in Tallahassee. We
welcome all of you to be with us, especially our Pastors, Associate Pastors, Ministers for Children,
Youth, and Adult Ministry. For more information, please contact Sandra Winslett at 850.432.0890 or
email at [email protected].
Local PW Moderators and Historians are in the process of sending their 2014 Annual Reports and
Histories to the PWP. It is very important for us to have an annual history from each church in our
presbytery, and we forward copies on to Synod and Churchwide archives. This may be the only written
and pictorial record of the wonderful things taking place in the local church during the course of the
year. Should your church need help with this report, or if your church has an inactive PW group, please
contact Suzanne Hinman, our PWP Historian, at [email protected], or 850.456.3882. We thank you
with appreciation for this report.
Registration began January 15th, for the PW Churchwide Gathering, in Minneapolis,
Minnesota, June 18-21 2015. The Theme is “One Body One Spirit.” Information is
available at www.presbyterianwomen.org/gathering, or by contacting Sandra Winslett.
May we live by the Spirit, bearing its fruits of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,
generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, keeping Christ’s light in our hearts.
May God fill us with the childlike desire to be like Him, striving to imitate Him in all our words and
deeds, thereby reflecting His love to His world.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandra Winslett, PW Moderator
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and 1/2 ruling elders to guide the Presbytery’s Teaching Elders, Commissioned Ruling Elders, and
Christian Educators. (Book of Order G-3.0307)
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- Approved Lori Prettyman, as volunteer CRE for Westminster Church, Pensacola for a period of 6
months. Frank Beall to serve as mentor.
- Approved Gretna & Woodland Churches CRE contract with Alan House as CRE for a period of 6
months beginning Dec. 20 2014 (See attached). Bill Bess to serve as mentor.
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- Approved St. Andrews Church, Panama City, Session's Temporary Supply Covenant Agreement with
CRE Sheila Palmer for a period of 6 months beginning 01/01/15, pending receipt of proper form.
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for that Installation service for Sunday, January 25, 2015, at 4 p.m. CST at Northminster.
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- The Ministry Team having previously met with, examined and approved Rev. Bonnie J. Milligan
Wilkins for the Pastor position at Gulf Beach Church, Panama City Beach, approved her terms of call,
and having given her permission to move onto the field January 1, 201 5, and Presbytery at its December
meeting having approved her terms of call, now introduces, examines, and welcomes, Rev. Wilkins and
requests she be enrolled as a member of Presbytery pending her release from Pines Presbytery.
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- The Ministry Team, havaing met with, examined and approved Rev. David Garnett, for the Interim
Pastor position at Faith Church, Tallahassee, now introduces him to Presbytery that he might be
examined, welcomed, and received as a corresponding member (voice without vote) during his term as
Interim Pastor. And further recommends that his terms of call be approved. (See attached.)
Respectfully submitted,
Rev. Dr. Randon Jackson, Tearn Chair
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(4 vacancies)
THE NEXT MEETING OF THE MINISTRY TEAM WILL BE - Tuesday, March 10, 201 5 @
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Leslie Yandle (RE –1st, Pensacola)
Suzanne Burke (RE – Gulf Beach, Panama City Beach)
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Dogwood Acres (DWA) Ministry Team:
Operations
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Brittany Adams Long (Member – Faith, Tallahassee)
Budget, Finance and Stewardship (BF&S):
Class of 2016
Richard Daniel (RE – Westminster, Pensacola)
Ministry Team (MT)
Class of 2016
Mary Schmidt (RE – 1st , Marianna)
Class of 2017
Bonnie Jean Wilkins (TE – Gulf Beach< Panama City Beach)
Preparation for Ministry Team (PMT)
Class of 2015
Harry Horne (TE – Member-at-Large)
Class of 2017
Lisa Wilder (DCE – 1st , Quincy)
Commitment to Representation Team (nominated by PLT)
Class of 2016
Angie Sheehey, (Member–Trinity, Pensacola)
Self- Development of People (SDOP)
Class of 2016
Thadeus Wilkins (RE – Gulf Beach, Panama City Beach)
Permanent Judicial Committee (PJC)
Class of 2017
Lori Prettyman (CRE – Westminster, Pensacola)
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Presbytery Team Membership, Rev. 01/21/2015
* Asterisk denotes Jan. 24 CRT nominations to Presbytery (not yet elected)
MISSION AND MINISTRY CHAIRPERSONS
MISSION / MINISTRY
Class of 2017
James Vance
(RE-Fellowship, Tallahassee)
Dogwood Acres Ministry Team
PRESBYTERY LEADERSHIP TEAM (PLT)
12 At-Large Members (4 per district) – one three-year term
The PLT is responsible for engaging in ongoing shaping and reshaping the life and mission of
the presbytery by being responsive to the changing needs of the presbytery, the community and
the world; engaging in ongoing shaping and reshaping the life and mission of the presbytery by
being responsive to the changing needs of the presbytery, community and the world; formulating
recommendations to the presbytery concerning policies, priorities, and goals; meeting at least
annually with the chairs or moderators of teams for training, planning, evaluating and setting
goals; developing avenues for communication and consultation with the presbytery teams; and
serving as trustees of the presbytery. PLT members ordinarily are not elected to serve on nor
chair another presbytery team.
Class of 2015
Hugh Hamilton
Chair (Most recent moderator of presbytery)
(TE-Trinity, Pensacola)
Bill Green
Moderator of presbytery
(RE-Euchee Valley, DFS)
Mary Vance
Moderator-elect of presbytery
(TE-Fellowship, Tallahassee)
Ted Land (TE)
Jeannie Dixon (RE)
Coordinating presbyter (ex officio)
Stated clerk (ex officio)
At-large members:
Class 2015
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Jae Wan Chung
(TE-Agape, PC)
Debbie Layton
(RE-1st, Pens)
Tom Stadsklev
(RE-1st, Marianna)
Tom Borland
(TE-Faith, Tallahassee)
Class 2016
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Ruth Mashewske
(TE-1st, Quincy)
Sandra Winslett
(Mbr-1st, Pens)
Bill Rumph
(RE-Grace, PC)
Christy Williams
(RE-1st, Tallahassee)
Class 2017
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Anghaarad Dees
(TE-Trinity, Pensacola)
Ken Overholt
(RE-Northminster, Pensacola)
* Leslie Yandle
(RE-1st, Pensacola)
* Suzanne Burke
(RE-Gulf Beach, PC Beach)
DOGWOOD ACRES (DWA) MINISTRY TEAM
13 Members
The DWA team is responsible for all matters relating to short- and long-term planning,
management, development, operations and programs connected with Dogwood Acres in
conjunction with the short- and long-term goals for the presbytery that are recommended by
Presbytery Leadership Team and adopted by the presbytery.
OPERATIONS – Six Members
Class 2015
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* Brittany Long
(Mbr-Faith, Tallahassee)
Vacant
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Class 2016
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Terry Ward
(Mbr – Lafayette, Tallahassee )
Harvey Mashewske
(RE– 1st, Quincy)
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Class 2017
17-3
17-6
Ben Lynch
(TE-1st, Pensacola)
Ben Powell
(RE-1st, Quincy)
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PROGRAM – Six Members
Class 2015
15-3
15-3
Patty Arnett
(RE-Gulf Breeze)
Trinity Whitley
(CE-Faith, Tall.)
Class 2016
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16-2
Susie Barber
(Mbr-1st, Marianna)
Monica Rehberg
(RE-1st, Chipley)
Class of 2017
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17-3
Linda Lovins
(Mbr – Lafayette, Tallahassee )
Jason Williams
(Mbr-Grace, Panama City)
CONGREGATIONAL MISSION SUPPORT TEAM (CMST) – 12 Members
CMST is responsible for but not limited to strengthening and supporting churches, planning
opportunities for leadership development, leading the presbytery in transformation and
revitalization opportunities, evangelism and developing ways for networking and connecting
ministries, missions and resources among its churches.
Class 2015
15-4
15-4
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15-3
Hailey Lynch
(TE-1st, Pens)
Bill Mock
(RE-1st, Quincy)
Dru Tyler
(TE-Port St. Joe/Wewahitchka)
Debbie Gibson
(RE-1st, Tall)
Barbara Overholt
(RE-Northminster, Pens)
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16-3
16-2
Class 2016
Class 2017
Linda Lade
(RE-1st, Milton)
Ellen Hicks
(Mbr-Chirst, Tallahassee)
Jean Silva
(RE-Trinity, Pensacola)
Gary Cecil (Chair)
(TE-Grace, Panama City)
Jim Huffaker
(TE-Mbr-at-large)
Winona VanLandingham
(Mbr-1st, Chipley)
C. K. Moore
(TE-Northminster, Pensacola)
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17-3
17-3
17-3
BUDGET, FINANCE AND STEWARDSHIP (BF&S) – 6 Members + Treasurer
BF&S is responsible for budget and fiscal control, property management and promotion of
responsible stewardship.
Class 2015
15-3
15-1
Roseanna Phillips
(RE-1st, Pens)
Carol Davis
(RE-1st, Ft. Walton Beach)
Class 2016
16-2
Richard Daniel
(RE-Westminster, Pens.)
Vacant
Class 2017
17-3
17-3
William Bell
(RE-Faith, Tallahassee)
Chuck Morgan
(RE-1st, Marianna)
PERSONNEL – Six Members
The Personnel Team is responsible for annual review of goals with staff, annual performance and
compensation reviews, administration and annual review of and changes to the Presbytery’s
personnel policies.
Class 2015
15-3
15-3
Brant Copeland
(TE-1st, Tall)
Ric Connor (Chair)
(TE-Parkway, PC)
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Class 2016
16-2
16-2
Jean Norman
(RE-Trinity, Pensacola)
John Lown
(TE-Mbr-at-large)
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Class 2017
17-3
17-3
Kathleen Rogers
(RE, 1st, Chipley)
Barry Stafford
(RE-1st, Marianna)
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MINISTRY TEAM (MT) – 18 Members
The MT is composed of ½ teaching elders and ½ ruling elders to guide the presbytery’s teaching
elders, commissioned ruling elders (CRE) and Christian Educators.
Class 2015
15-6
15-3
15-3
15-3
15-4
Larry Plank
(CRE-Pace)
Gene Harris
(TE-Freeport)
Chris Erde
(TE-1st, Quincy)
Taylor Phillips
(TE-Mbr at Lg, Tal))
Dan Mitchell
(TE-1st, Lynn Haven)
Vacant
Class 2016
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16-6
16-2
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Bob Crabtree
(RE-Christ, Tall)
Jim Green
(RE-Trinity, Pens)
Denise Moore
(RE-1st, DeFuniak Springs)
Joan Wooten
(TE-Mbr-at-large)
* Mary Schmidt
(RE-1st, Marianna)
Vacant
Class 2017
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17-3
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Randy Jackson (Chair)
(TE-1st, Pens)
Mark Broadhead
(TE-1st, Crestview)
Frank Beall
(TE-1st & Trinity, Pens)
Shelia Palmer
(RE-Grace, Panama City)
Barbara Barrett
(RE-Trinity United, Tall.)
* Bonnie Wilkins
(TE-Gulf Beach, PC Beach)
PREPARATION FOR MINISTRY TEAM – 9 Members
PMT provides care, guidance and oversight for inquirers and candidates who are preparing to
become ministers.
Class 2015
15-6
15-2
15-1
Mary Vance (Chair)
(TE-Fellowship, Tall)
Marty Henderson
(Mbr-Gulf Breeze)
* Harry Horne
(TE-Mbr-at-large)
Class 2016
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16-6
16-6
Bruce Chapman
(TE-PUC, Tall)
Bob Palmer
(RE-Trinity, Pens)
Martha Ann McCaskill
(RE-Lafayette, Tall)
Class 2017
17-6
17-3
17-3
John Erthein (* Chair)
(TE-Euchee Valley, DFS)
R. C. Griffin
(TE-Monticello)
* Lisa Wilder
(DCE-1st, Quincy)
COMMITMENT TO REPRESENTATION TEAM – 6 Members
(nominated by PLT)
CRT is responsible for the nomination process for elected positions for the presbytery, giving
due consideration to diversity, geographical, and theological positions consistent with the
reformed tradition.
Class 2015
15-3
15-3
Jaunita Myers
(Mbr-1st, Chipley)
Harvey Jenkins
(TE-Mbr at Lg, PC)
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16-2
Angie Sheehey
(Mbr-Trinity, Pensacola)
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17-4
17-4
Toya O’Hora (Chair)
(Mbr-Lafayette, Tall)
Jim Gibbs
(RE-1st, Marianna)
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SELF-DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE (SDOP) – 5 Members
SDOP is responsible for the administration, interpretation, and implementation of the SelfDevelopment of People Program of the Presbyterian Church (USA) within the Presbytery, in
accordance with the mandate and criteria set forth by the 181st General Assembly.
Class 2015
15-3
15-2
Barbara Overholt
(RE-Northminster, Pens)
Rosa Houston Autrey
(Mbr-Trinity United, Tall))
Class 2016
Tae Ho Cheong
(TE-Pens Korean)
* Thaddeus Wilkins
(RE- Gulf Beach, PC Beach)
16-3
16-2
Class 2017
17-6
Michael Askew (Chair)
(TE-Mbr-at-large)
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE TEAM (DPR) – 6 Members
DPR is responsible for all matters relating to the preparation, mitigation, response and recovery
from a disaster (natural, human-caused, or other) within, but not limited to, the bounds of the
presbytery; especially one that affects one or more congregations.
15-3
15-1
Class 2015
Class 2016
Ben Lynch
(TE-1st, Pens)
Danny Loffredo
(TE-Gulf Breeze)
Scott Yant (Chair)
(RE-1st, Marianna)
Harvey Mashewske
(RE-1st, Quincy)
16-3
16-4
Class 2017
17-3
17-3
Michael Moore
(TE-1st, DeFuniak Springs)
Robert Sugg
(TE-Mbr-at-large)
PERMANENT JUDICIAL COMMITTEE (PJC) – 9 Members* (6-yr. term)
Composed of equal numbers of teaching and ruling elders+1 of either, the PJC acts as a court of
appeal from sessions exercises original jurisdiction in disciplinary cases against minister
members of the presbytery.
Class 2015
15-6 Joann Slay
(RE-1st, Chipley)
Phillip Tomberlin
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(RE-1st, Tall)
Kenneth Kelley
15-5
(TE-Sunny Hills)
Frank Beall (Chair)
15-3
(TE-1st/Trinity, Pens)
John Schuler
15-3
(CRE-Navarre)
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Class 2017
17-6
17-2
17-3
17-3
Class 2019
Bob Stone
(RE-1st, Pens)
John Lown
(TE-Mbr-at-large)
Mark Broadhead
(TE-1st, Crestview)
* Lori Prettyman
(RE-Westminster, Pensacola)
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Appendix
Guidelines for Presbytery Meetings
Thank you for your service as presbyters – and a special welcome to those who are first-time
commissioners! Our work together as a Presbytery is a great privilege. We represent different points of
view, interests, and levels of knowledge, but we all share a love for our church and a commitment to
mission. Each one of us is valuable and stands to offer important perspectives on the issues before us.
When we meet, our goal is to make the best possible decisions for the life and ministry of our
Presbytery. Therefore, to ensure that all points of view are heard and that we use our time well in the
course of the day, the following points should be kept in mind:
1. Those who are eligible to vote on matters brought before the presbytery are member ministers,
certified Christian educators who also are elders and session-appointed elder commissioners. (The
number of commissioners each church is allotted is shown on the following page.)
2. Please use the microphones. This applies to everyone. You may think that you can project your
voice and that you have no difficulty being heard, but there will always be someone who cannot
hear what you want to say. As Moderator, I will ensure that the body waits for you and does not
engage in debate while you make your way to a microphone.
3. When you speak to the assembly, please identify yourself by name, as minister or elder
commissioner, and by church. Many people at a Presbytery meeting know each other well and see
each other frequently, but there are others who are new and do not know those in attendance.
4. Please do not shout, “Call for the question!” when you want to move to limit debate. Instead, go
to a microphone, wait to be recognized, and say, “I move the previous question.” This motion is
not debatable, does not require a second, and requires a two-thirds majority.
5. If you wish to make a point of order, ask a question of privilege, or bring up a matter of business
that cannot wait, you do not need to wait at a microphone. Please stand at your place and say,
“Moderator, I rise to a point of order,” or “Moderator, I rise to a question of privilege.” The
Moderator will recognize you, ask you to state your question or concern, and will deal with it
immediately.
6. If you are not sure how to word a motion, please go to a microphone, wait to be recognized, and
then explain to the Presbytery what you want to do. The Moderator will help you frame your
motion.
7. Debate on all motions shall be limited to three minutes on all issues for discussion or action ,
alternating between speakers who are for or against the motion, in accordance with XI(3) of the
Presbytery’s Bylaws.
Remember that Roberts Rules of Order is designed to be a help, not a hindrance – so don’t let it stand
in the way of your full participation in the Presbytery meeting. Again, welcome – and God’s blessings
to all as we undertake the work and ministry God has given us!
Hugh Hamilton, Moderator
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Number of Ruling Elder Commissioners per Church
Blountstown – Blountstown – 1
Panama City – Parkway – 1
Chipley – First – 1
Panama City – St. Andrews – 1
Crestview – First – 1
Panama City Beach – Gulf Beach – 1
DeFuniak Springs – Bethel – 1
Pensacola – First – 3
DeFuniak Springs – Euchee Valley – 1
Pensacola – Korean – 1
DeFuniak Springs – First – 1
Pensacola – Northminster – 1
DeFuniak Springs – Pleasant Grove – 1
Pensacola – Trinity – 3
Destin – First – 1
Pensacola – Westminster – 1
Ft. Walton Beach – First – 1
Port St Joe – First – 1
Ft. Walton Beach – First Korean – 1
Quincy – First – 1
Freeport Presbyterian Church – 1
Red Bay – Red Bay – 1
Gretna Presbyterian Church – 1
Sawdust – Woodland – 1
Gulf Breeze – Gulf Breeze – 3
Shalimar – Shalimar – 1
Havana – First – 1
Sunny Hills – Sunny Hills – 1
Laurel Hill – Laurel Hill – 1
Tallahassee – Christ – 1
Lynn Haven – First – 1
Tallahassee- Covenant – 1
Marianna – First – 1
Tallahassee – Faith – 3
Milton – First – 1
Tallahassee – Fellowship – 1
Monticello – First – 1
Tallahassee – First – 1
Navarre – 1
Tallahassee – Lafayette – 1
Pace – 1
Tallahassee – Trinity United – 1
Panama City – Agape – 1
Wewahitchka – First – 1
Panama City – Grace – 1
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Key to Presbytery of Florida Acronyms and Abbreviations
BF&S
Budget, Finance & Stewardship Team (also BFS)
BF&S is responsible for budget and fiscal control, property management and promotion
of responsible stewardship.
CMST
Congregational Mission Support Team (formerly the Church Development and
Evangelism and Compassion and Social Justice Committees)
CMST is responsible for but not limited to strengthening and supporting churches,
planning opportunities for leadership development, leading the presbytery in
transformation and revitalization opportunities, evangelism and developing ways for
networking and connecting ministries, missions and resources among its churches.
CP
Coordinating Presbyter (formerly the Executive Presbyter)
The Presbytery’s CP/Head of Staff provides coordination, administration, and
communication to promote the ministry and mission of the Presbytery of Florida.
CRE
Commissioned Ruling Elder (formerly Commissioned Lay Pastor)
A CRE is a ruling elder whom the presbytery has commissioned to limited pastoral
service as assigned by the presbytery. (Book of Order G-2.1001)
CRT
and
Commitment to Representation Team (formerly the Committee on Representation
Nominating Committee)
CRT is responsible for the nomination process for elected positions for the presbytery,
giving due consideration to diversity, geographical, and theological positions consistent
with the reformed tradition.
DWA
Dogwood Acres
The DWA team is responsible for all matters relating to short- and long-term planning,
management, development, operations and programs connected with Dogwood Acres in
conjunction with the short- and long-term goals for the presbytery that are recommended
by Presbytery Leadership Team and adopted by the presbytery.
DPRT
Disaster Preparedness & Response Team
DP&R is responsible for all matters relating to the preparation, mitigation, response and
recovery from a disaster (natural, human-caused, or other) within, but not limited to, the
bounds of the presbytery; especially one that affects one or more congregations.
HAE
Hunger Action Enabler
The HAE leads the presbytery and its churches in addressing needs and issues in the five
areas of the Presbyterian Hunger Program (PHP): Lifestyle Integrity, Education and
Interpretation, Public Policy, Development Assistance and Direct Food Relief.
OGHS
One Great Hour of Sharing Offering
OGHS supports Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, the Presbyterian Hunger Program and
Self Development of People and is received by most congregations on Easter Sunday,
Passion/Palm Sunday or both, although some receive it throughout Lent.
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MIF
Ministry Information Form (formerly CIF – Church Information Form)
Form available online via PC(USA)’s Church Leadership Connection System, whereby
churches, presbyteries, synods, seminaries and other partner institutions may provide
information about positions they seek to fill.
MT
Ministry Team (formerly COM – Committee on Ministry)
The MT is composed of ½ teaching elders and ½ ruling elders to guide the presbytery’s
teaching elders, commissioned ruling elders (CRE) and Christian Educators.(Book of
Order G-3.0307)
PJC
Permanent Judicial Commission
The Presbytery’s PJC is composed of equal numbers of teaching and ruling elders plus one of
either and acts as a court of appeal from sessions and exercises original jurisdiction in
disciplinary cases against minister members of the presbytery (Book of Order D-5.0000)
PIF
Personal Information Form
Form available online via PC(USA)’s Church Leadership Connection System, whereby
teaching elders who are seeking a call or not actively seeking but open to a call may
provide information about their current, past and desired ministries.
PLT
Presbytery Leadership Team (formerly the Presbytery Council)
The PLT is responsible for engaging in ongoing shaping and reshaping the life and
mission of the presbytery by being responsive to the changing needs of the presbytery,
the community and the world.
PMT
Preparation for Ministry Team
(formerly CPM – Committee on Preparation for Ministry)
PMT provides care, guidance and oversight for inquirers and candidates who are
preparing to become ministers. (Book of Order G-3.0307)
RE
Ruling Elder
A RE is a member of a congregation chosen by the congregation to discern and measure
its fidelity to the Word of God and to strengthen and nurture its faith and life. (Book of
Order G-2.0301)
SC
Stated Clerk of the Presbytery
The Stated Clerk, who must be a ruling elder or teaching elder, is elected for a definite
term by the council to record the council’s transactions, keep its rolls of membership and
attendance, maintain any required registers, preserve its records and furnish extracts of
them when required by another council of the church. (Book of Order G-3.0104)
SDOP
Self Development of People Team
SDOP is responsible for the administration, interpretation, and implementation of the
Self-Development of People Program of the Presbyterian Church (USA) within the
Presbytery, in accordance with the mandate and criteria set forth by the 181st General
Assembly.
TE
Teaching Elder
A TE, also called a minister of the Word and Sacrament, is committed to teaching the
faith and equipping the saints for the work of ministry in a variety of ministries, as
authorized by the presbytery; those called to a particular congregation are called
“pastors”. (Book of Order G-2.0501)
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