CALL OF STATED MEETING OF

THE MIAMI PRESBYTERY

SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2007 9:30 A.M.

FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 5555 Chambersburg Road

Huber Heights, Ohio 45424 937-233-0873

Lunch following the meeting will be served for those who make advance reservations. Please RSVP to Tom Oxley (937-258-8118)

no later than Wednesday, January 17th

If you require childcare assistance, reservations must be made in advance with

Faith Presbyterian Church 937-233-0873

DIRECTIONS TO FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, HUBER HEIGHTS, OHIO

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STATEMENTS OF POLICY Reports to Presbytery

o All committee reports requesting presbytery action are to be made to the presbytery in writing. A copy of each motion is to be handed to the Recording Clerk before it is made.

o All papers for distribution at presbytery meetings are to be placed on the registration table at least 30 minutes before the meeting starts. No papers are to be distributed during the meeting without presbytery's permission. If, for particular reasons of understanding, a committee deems it advisable to withhold the distribution of a paper till the time of presentation and discussion, it may do so. Such procedure will be used only to facilitate understanding.

o Promotion of programs and projects at presbytery meetings should be kept at an absolute minimum.

Distribution of Papers All papers intended for distribution at presbytery meetings are to be cleared through related committees of presbytery. If time does not permit, or if papers do not relate to a committee, permission must be obtained from the Moderator and the Stated Clerk before the papers are distributed.

MISSION STATEMENT OF THE MIAMI PRESBYTERY*

To be a practicing presbytery,

discipling church leaders to live out Christ’s mission for today.

*Adopted June 2006

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THE MIAMI PRESBYTERY DOCKET Saturday, January 20, 2007

Faith Presbyterian Church, Huber Heights, Ohio 8:45 am Registration & Gathering Community at Prayer –All are invited to participate (location will be posted) 9:15 Hymn sing 9:30 CONVENING PRAYER – Elder Jeanne McIver, Moderator 9:35 WORSHIP – The Rev. Julia Wharff, preaching 10:05 PRELIMINARY BUSINESS

Report of the Stated Clerk - Rev. Doris Arnett Whitaker o Statement of Quorum & Formation of the Roll o Adoption of the Docket & Approval of Minutes of November 14, 2006 o Seat Corresponding Members o Correspondence Report including Judicial Cases and Administrative

Commissions o “Clerk’s Corner” – Responsibilities of the presbytery

Report of the Moderator – Elder Jeanne McIver Report of Interim Executive Presbyter – Rev. Judy Kolwicz Hospitality Report – Rev. Norm Godfrey

10:35 PRESBYTERY COORDINATING COUNCIL – Rev. Richard Culp Consent Agenda (for action)

o From the Trustees/Finance Committee - To approve an easement contract at Kirkmont Center with Third Planet Windpower, LLC.

Design Team Report – Elder Tom Milligan 11:35 PRESBYTERY ADMINISTRATION MISSION UNIT Financial Report – John Peterson Committee on Nominations – Betty McCready

o Elections to the EP search committee (for action) Committee on Polity – Rev. Julia Wharff

o Introduction to proposed GA amendments (for information) CHURCH PROFESSIONALS MISSION UNIT

Committee on Preparation for Ministry – Rev. Tom Ramsey o COPM reports if needed for action

Committee on Ministry – Rev. Bill Philips & Rev. Wayne McCoy o COM reports if needed for action

PRESBYTERY MINISTRIES MISSION UNIT Kirkmont Center – Rev. Ed DeLair Hispanic Ministry – Rev. Denise Ingram Self-Development of People – Helen Waddell CONSENT AGENDA, CON’T

• Business pulled from Consent Agenda for individual consideration 12:15 SIXTY-SECOND ANNOUNCEMENTS

GREETING OF OUR NEIGHBORS – Welcome to new pastors

Introductions of guests and new elders 12:45 pm ADJOURNMENT with closing prayer and the Passing of the Peace LUNCH served by host church – advance reservations expected

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MINUTES FROM THE STATED MEETING OF THE MIAMI PRESBYTERY November 14, 2006

Kirkmont Presbyterian Church, Beavercreek, Ohio The meeting was convened by the Elder Jeanne McIver, Moderator, at 4:00 p.m. and with prayer by Elder Peter Wallace, Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at Kirkmont Presbyterian Church, Beavercreek, Ohio.

LEGEND: P = Present E = Excused Blank= Absent Italics=attendance recorded in more than one category OFFICERS OF THE MIAMI PRESBYTERY:

Elder Jeanne McIver (Moderator) - P Elder Tom Milligan (Vice Moderator - P The Rev. Richard Culp (Council Chair) - P The Rev. Doris Arnett Whitaker (Stated Clerk) - P

Elder John Peterson (Treasurer) - P Elder Bill Artman (Recording Clerk) - P Elder Pam Dobbins (Enrolling Clerk) - P

ROLL OF CHURCHES

BEAVERCREEK: KIRKMONT Rev. Eric Laverentz - P Rev. Carmen Garrigan - P Elder Pat Youther (CCE) - P Elder Cathlyn Daily - P

BELLBROOK Rev. Theresa Wood - P Elder BELLE CENTER Interim vacancy Elder Howard Ludwig - P BELLEFONTAINE Rev. Rob Fulton Elder Judy Wical - P BLUE BALL Rev. Robert E. Clark (Mod) - P Elder Ruth Hendrickson - P BRADFORD Elder Richard Bobo (CLP) - P Elder CAMDEN Rev. Jocelyn Sheldon (Mod) Elder CARLISLE: NEW JERSEY Rev. Wayne McLaughlin - P Elder Mary Ann Doliboa - P CEDARVILLE Rev. Drew Elling - P Elder Charlene Campbell - P CLIFTON Rev. Arby Conn - P Elder Virginia Stancliff - P COLLINSVILLE Elder Michael Gabbard (CLP) Elder COVINGTON Rev. Robin Blakeman - P Elder DAYTON: BATH Rev. Janine Wilson - P Elder DAYTON: CENTRAL Rev. David Crapnell Elder Nancy Watson - P DAYTON: COLLEGE HILL Rev. Robert E. Jones - P Rev. Francisco Pelaez-Diaz - P Elder Marvella Lambright - P DAYTON: CORINTH Rev. David Collins - P Rev. Megan Collins - P Elder Henry Baust - P

DAYTON: FAIRMONT Rev. Robert Wade - P Rev. Molly Jones - P Elder Jean Webster - P Elder Paul Lamberger - P DAYTON: GOOD SHEPHERD Rev. Nancy Draves - P Elder Jackie Martin - P DAYTON: HERITAGE Rev. Karen Cassedy - P Elder Janet Bohren - P DAYTON: MEMORIAL Rev. David Foubert - P Elder Bev Kramer - P DAYTON: SOUTHMINSTER Rev. Lee Dorsey - P Rev. Kathy Horne - P Elder Joy Artman - P Elder Pam Moore - P DAYTON: SUGAR CREEK Rev. Julia Wharff - E Elder Ruth Gordon - P DAYTON: TRINITY Rev. Lutrelle Rainey - P Elder A. Ruth Baker - P DAYTON: WESTMINSTER Rev. George McConnel Rev. John Neely - P Rev. Kay Davis-Dudding Rev. Nancy Hodgkins Elder Jim Clay - P Elder Elder EATON: FIRST Rev. Wayne Morrison Elder FAIRBORN: FIRST Rev. Tom Harmon - P Elder Joyce Hazlett - P FARMERSVILLE: SLIFERS Rev. Karel Hanhart - P Elder GREENVILLE: FIRST Rev. John Person Elder Bill Williams HAMILTON: THE P. C. Rev. John Lewis Elder Edward Dyer - P Elder HAMILTON: WESTWOOD Rev. Joshua Long - P Elder

HUBER HEIGHTS: FAITH Rev. Norman Godfrey - P Elder Jo Hall - P HUNTSVILLE Rev. Christopher Martin - E Elder JAMESTOWN Rev. Michael Helling Elder LEBANON Rev. Peter Larson - P Rev. William Seitz - P Elder Martha Martin - P Elder MIDDLETOWN: FIRST Rev. L. Timothy Doty Rev. Thomas Ramsey - P Elder Marge Wooley - P Elder Marmy Dell - P MIDDLETOWN: ST. LUKE Rev. Janet Dillaman - P Elder Maggie Porter - P MONROE Rev. Patrick Warren - P Elder MORNING SUN Rev. Michael Evans - P Elder NEW CARLISLE: HONEY CREEK Rev. Denise Ingram - P Elder NEW PARIS Rev. Dennis Andrews Elder OXFORD Rev. Barbara Barnes - P Rev. Mark Barnes - P Elder Prue Dana (CCE) - P Elder Joan Hoover - P Elder Pam Deahl - P PIQUA: GOOD SHEPHERD Rev. Jocelyn Sheldon (Mod) Elder Sandra Kerns - P PIQUA: WESTMINSTER Rev. Judy Mitchell Rich - P Elder Audrey Gillepsie - P REILY Rev. Diane Ziegler Elder RUSHSYLVANIA Rev. Russ Williams (Mod) Elder

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SEVEN MILE Rev. Stan Gockel - P Elder SIDNEY: FIRST Rev. Timm High - P Elder SOMERVILLE Rev. George Witmer (Mod) Elder SOUTH CHARLESTON: FIRST Rev. William Reisenweaver - P Elder (signature unreadable) - P SPRINGBORO: COVENANT Rev. Ken Howard - P Elder Fred Richards - P SPRINGFIELD: COVENANT Rev. Ron Smith - E Elder Janet Heater - P Elder

SPRINGFIELD: NORTHMINSTER Rev. Tom Martin - P Elder Sally Asper - P SPRINGFIELD: OAKLAND Rev. Laurie Davis - P Elder SPRINGHILL Rev. Randy Terry Elder TRENTON: MT. OLIVET Rev. Chuck Testas - P Elder Barb Hufford - P TROY: FIRST Rev. Richard Culp - P Elder John Mauntler - P Elder URBANA: FIRST Rev. Kevin Horrigan - P Elder Peter Wallace - P

WEST CARROLLTON: FIRST Rev. Doris Arnett Whitaker - P Elder WEST LIBERTY Rev. Randy Terry Elder WILMINGTON Rev. David Judd - P Elder Brad Showen - P XENIA: MEMORIAL Rev. Conley Zomermaand - P Rev. Matthew Means - P Elder Rosa Caskey - P XENIA: WESTMINSTER Rev. Brian Maguire - P Elder Corinne Whitesell - P YELLOW SPRINGS: FIRST Rev. Angela Schenck - P Elder

MINISTERS IN SPECIALIZED MINISTRIES

Avotri, Solomon Barr, Judith Kay Dunlap - P Battin, Barbara - P Caster, John - E DeLair, Edward - P Dozeman, Thomas Hess, Lisa - P

Ingram, Steven - P Kim, Soo Kwang - P Kolwicz, Judith - P Meyers, JoAnne - E Niece, Linda - P Paine, A. Thomas - P Ruiz, Jayne - P

Soards, Marion - E Springer, Linda Thornton, Jesse Walthour, William Wilson, Donald - E

MINISTER MEMBERS AT LARGE

Bryant, Kendall - E Essinger-Hileman, Douglas - P

Essinger-Hileman, Sandra - P Gibson, Gregory Hernandez, David

McClanahan, Steven Paine, Lesley - P Terry, Elizabeth

HONORABLY RETIRED MINISTERS (Excused unless attendance indicated) Amidon, C. Forrest Anderson, William Angerman, Jack W. Angerman, Susan Bickett, David E.

Bueschel, Bruce - P Carlisle, Virginia

Clark, Robert E. - P Clark, Robert H. Creager, Ronald Davis, James I. Dawes, Preston Edwards, Robert L. Fleming, David L. - P

Garcia, Nehemias Girbert, David A.

Graham, William I. Hackler, Ellis Harsh, Theodore F. Hill, Doris J. - P Hookey, Joseph R. Kester, Gordon L. Kettlewell, Kenneth - P Kingsbury, Edwin Locke, C. William Martin, Thomas McCoy, Wayne L. McCready, Warren G. Nicholson, Paul C. Philips, William - P Phleger, Terry Reagin, Ewell

Righter, Richard L. Sensenbrenner, Edward W. Schechter, Richard Sheldon, Jocelyn J. Short, Paula Smith, Robert B., Jr. Sparks, W. Franklin - P Stewart, Donald M. Swaim, Gerald G. Thompson, Glenn E. Wall, Evan Westfall, Jerry Williams, Russell D. Witmer, George W. Yanney, William - P

ELDER MEMBERS OF PRESBYTERY

Dana, Prue (Com Chair) - P Dobbins, Pam (Council) - P Doliboa, Mary Ann (Com Chair) - P

Hess, Carol (Council) - P Hutchens, Doug (Com Chair) - P Lewis, Bill (Com Chair)

McIver, Jeanne (Mod) - P Milligan, Tom (Vice Mod) - P Nowak, Jackie (AEP) - P Peterson, John (Treasurer) - P Peterson, Nancy (Council) - P Reed, Buzz (Council) - P

Roberts, Irwin (Com Chair) - P Vicarel, Jennifer (Com Chair) Wallace, Peter (Council) - P Walton, Artence (Com Chair) - P Youther, Pat (Com Chair) - P

Christian Educators (not otherwise registered) – none Inquirers and Candidates –Candidate Kevin Lawler, Corresponding Members – Rev. Arobindo Mondol (Church of Calcutta, India) Staff Members of the Miami Presbytery (not otherwise registered) –Tom Oxley, Debi Shreve, Toni Cox

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PRELIMINARY BUSINESS Report of the Stated Clerk – The Rev. Doris Arnett Whitaker § A quorum was declared and on motion/second, the roll was formed by signatures obtained during

registration showing an attendance of seventy-one (71) ministers of Word and Sacrament, forty-four (44) elder commissioners (representing thirty-eight (38) churches), and eleven (11) elder members of presbytery: a total of one hundred and twenty-six (126) voting members. Also present and not otherwise registered were zero (0) alternate commissioners, one (1) candidate, one (1) corresponding member, three (3) staff members of the presbytery, and sixteen (16) registered visitors for a total registered attendance of one hundred and forty-seven (147).

§ On motion/second, the docket was adopted as amended. § On motion/second, the minutes of the stated meeting on September 12, 2006 were approved as corrected. § On motion/second, the Rev. Arobindo Mondol (Church of Calcutta, India) was seated as a corresponding

member. § Correspondence report (Appendix A) § Reports from Judicial Cases: § # 2005-01 – The PJC met on September 28, 3006 and accepted the mutual agreement as closure for

this case. § # 2006-01 – An appeal has been filed with the General Assembly Permanent Judicial Commission by

the complainants in the case. § # 2006-02 – On September 28, 2006, the PJC received the report on the request for review and adopted

the recommendation that the Investigating Committee performed according the Rules of Discipline D-10.0202. This decision of the PJC closes the case.

§ # 2006-03 – On September 28, 2006, the PJC received the report on the request for review and adopted the recommendation that the Investigating Committee performed according the Rules of Discipline D-10.0202. This decision of the PJC closes the case.

§ # 2006-04 – On September 28, 2006, the PJC received the report on the request for review and adopted the recommendation that the Investigating Committee performed according the Rules of Discipline D-10.0202. This decision of the PJC closes the case.

§ # 2006-05 – The Investigating Committee has been impaneled, received orientation and has begun the investigation.

§ # 2006-06 – The Investigating Committee has been impaneled, received orientation and has begun the investigation.

§ # 2006-07 - The Moderator is appointing the members of the Investigating Committee in accordance with the presbytery’s Standing Rules and the Book of Order.

§ Reports from Administrative Commissions: o Dayton: Corinth - On motion, the minutes for the installation of The Rev. David Collins and The

Rev. Megan Collins as Co-Pastor were approved and the commission was dismissed with thanks. (Appendix B)

o Belle Center (Appendix C) o Immanuel Korean NCD (Appendix D)

§ Report on annual review of session minutes (Appendix E) § “Clerk’s Corner” – Potpouri

Report of the Moderator – Elder Jeanne McIver o Report on new DVD resource on peacemaking, “Kingdom without Walls.”

Report of the Vice Moderator – Elder Tom Milligan § The Vice Moderator presented the following names for election to the Committee on Nominations:

Class of 2009 Sherrie Feunte (Dayton: Fairmont) The motion was seconded; nominations opened to the floor; none received. Motion approved.

Report of the Interim Executive Presbyter – Rev. Judy Kolwicz § Continuing report on “change” and presbytery transitions.

Hospitality Report – Rev. Eric Laverentz, Pastor for Kirkmont Presbyterian Church, Beavercreek, Ohio. REPORT OF THE COORDINATING COUNCIL – Richard Culp Consent Agenda – The following actions were approved by voice vote after the presbytery was given the opportunity to pull business:

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From the Trustees/Finance Committee: o Authorize the Trustees to temporarily deposit the money from the recent sale of the former Gettysburg: Mt.

Pleasant property into the checking account with the actual use of the proceeds to be determined by the presbytery by June 2007.

o Approve the annual financial report as performed by the firm of Clark, Schaefer, Hackett and Company. (Appendix E)

Update on “Brown Bag Lunch” Discussion

o Council is putting a plan in place for continuing theological dialogue, including sensitive issues facing the church. More details to be announced later.

Report of the Design Team – Elder Tom Milligan

o The presbytery was reminded of the mission statement and goals approved by the presbytery at the June 2006 stated meeting. Some background information was shared on process to date.

o Members of the design team presented four different models of structure through the use of four smaller groups. The goal of the small groups was to seek broad dialogue to take the design team into the final stages of the tasks assigned.

o Feedback sheets were distributed and asked for return by the end of the meeting. o Full-group discussion included: concern about the timeline; possibility of open hearings to be held by the

design team prior to the next meeting; “be quick, but don’t hurry.” o Design team requested the prayers of the presbytery throughout this process. Prayer shawls presented to

members of the design team. SIXTY-SECOND ANNOUNCEMENTS GREETING OF OUR NEIGHBORS

• New pastors, church staff members, elder commissioners and guests introduced. • One half of Hunger Offering designated for the support of family in Eritrea and one half to the PCUSA

Hunger fund. • Meal blessing offered by the Rev. Carmen Garrigan

RECESS FOR DINNER WORSHIP - Celebration of the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper; Rev. Peter Larson, preacher; Rev. Bill

Reisenweaver, celebrant; special music by the Rev. Arobindo Mondol (Church of Calcutta, India) PRESBYTERY MINISTRIES MISSION UNIT Global Missions – Elder Carol Hess

o Report given on the 150th anniversary celebration of the Presbyterian Church of Colombia. o Rev. Milton Mejia and family are safe in the Presbytery of Tres Rios. He is taking a sabbatical for

continuing education while violence and death threats escalate. REPORT OF THE COORDINATING COUNCIL, con’t. Financial Report – Elder John Peterson

• Spreadsheets of Asset & Liability Balance and Financial Report, both dated October 31, 2006, were presented.

o Total receipts $850,031 and disbursements $958,634 with net difference of -$108,603. o Total Liabilities and Net Worth $3,392,306.

FY 2007 Budget – Rev. Richard Culp

• FY 2007 Budget presented for action (six month January through June 2007) o Issues raised during discussion: future of Kirkmont Center; personnel issues related to 6 month

budget; information regarding Hispanic Ministry grants. o Motion/second – To increase budget supplement for Kirkmont Center by $10,000 for the first six

months of FY 2007 with additional presbytery expense coming from presbytery reserves.

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o Discussion and debate. Motion/second to end debate. Motion passed on voice vote. Discussion continues.

o Main motion as amended passed by voice vote. (Appendix G) PRESBYTERY ADMINISTRATION MISSION UNIT Committee on Nominations – Rev. Kevin Horrigan

• For action, the committee presents the following slate for election. Second to motion received from the floor.

CHURCH PROFESSIONALS MISSION UNIT Committee on Ministry Class of 2007 Elder A. Ruth Baker (Dayton: Trinity) Class of 2008 Rev. John Caster

CONGREGATIONAL MINISTRIES MISSION UNIT Congregational Development Class of 2008 Rev. William Seitz Class of 2008 Elder Howard Ludewig (Belle Center) Congregational Outreach Class of 2007 Rev. Evan J. Wall

PRESBYTERY ADMINISTRATION MISSION UNIT Committee on Representation Class of 2009 Kyung Hee Swihart (Huber Heights: Faith) [Korean] PRESBYTERY MINISTRIES MISSION UNIT Kirkmont Center Class of 2007 Rev. Karel Hanhart Social Justice Chair, 2007 Elder Tom Preisser (Dayton: Westminster) Class of 2007 Rev. Janet Dillaman Class of 2009 Elder Jim Stahler (Dayton: College Hill) SYNOD OF THE COVENANT Permanent Judicial Commission Class of 2012 Rev. Doris Arnett Whitaker

• For information, The Committee on Nominations reports the following unexpired terms: Committee on Ministry Class of 2009 vacated by Rev. Diane Ziegler Congregational Development Class of 2008 vacated by Rev. Janet Dillaman Social Justice Class of 2008 vacated by John Weaver (Springfield: Covenant)

CORRECTION: Elder Gayle McKibben was not nominated to the Social Justice Committee at the June 2005 Presbytery meeting.

CHURCH PROFESSIONALS MISSION UNIT Committee on Certified Christian Educators – Elder Pat Youther

• The Certified Christian Educators (CCE) Committee Effective Christian Education Classes, which meet on the third Saturday of the month, are going well.

• The CCE Committee will review the Committee on Ministry’s policy on Pastoral Companions and Mentors to adapt it for those working in educational ministries in the local church. The COM policy covers those who are Certified Christian Educators and Associate Certified Christian Educators.

• The educators of the Presbytery meet for a brown bag lunch at the Presbytery Resource Center on the fourth Thursday of the month (except in December). Anyone serving in the education ministries of the church is very welcome to attend. For more information, call Pat Youther, CCE chair, at 426-8292 or e-mail pat@kirkmont.org.

• The CCE Committee requests that the Presbytery pray during this season for all those who so faithfully share the Good News by serving as Sunday School teachers.

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Committee on Preparation for Ministry – Rev. Tom Ramsey For information, the committee reports the following action taken on behalf of the presbytery:

• Conducted annual consultation with Inquirer Jacqueline Nowak and approved her continuance in the preparation for ministry process.

Committee on Ministry – Rev. Bill Philips For information, the committee reports the following action taken on behalf of the presbytery:

• Carlisle: New Jersey – Approved the request to elect a Pastor Nominating Committee. • Dayton: College Hill – Approved temporary presbytery membership for the Rev. Francisco Javier Pelaez-

Diaz while serving at Dayton: College Hill. • Dayton: Memorial - Approved the part-time Interim Pastor covenant with the Rev. David Foubert for 12

months, beginning Oct. 1, 2006, at 20 hours per week. Total compensation $33,000, allocated as follows: Salary $0; Housing and Utilities $29,500; Professional expense reimbursement $2,100; Study leave including costs of Week One interim training $1,400. pension or health insurance provided by agreement. 4 weeks vacation leave; 2 weeks study leave.

• Fairborn: First – Approved the Administrative Commission to install the Rev. Tom Harmon on November 19, 2006, 4 pm. Commission members: Elders Jeanne McIver (Moderator of Presbytery), Rev. Brian Maguire, Rev. Megan Collins, Rev. Joshua Long, Elder Arthur Lewis (Fairborn: First) and Elder Cindi Cook (New Carlisle: Honey Creek).

• Springfield: Northminster – o Approved the amended CIF for posting on the Church Leadership Connection web site. o Approved the Parish Associate relationship with the Rev. Ginny Carlisle, on an as needed, as

available basis, with no remuneration except for pulpit supply duties. • COM Policy documents –

o Approved the policy to require background checks on all new Ministers of Word and Sacrament and Certified Christian Educators in the presbytery through Oxford Document Management Services. The background check would occur prior to a neutral pulpit or face-to-face interview. At the present time, the COM will absorb the cost of the background check.

o Members of COM and COPM are meeting to discuss the procedures for examinations of candidates and new ministers to the presbytery in light of the actions taken by the 217th General Assembly. Next meeting on November 13, 2006, 5:15 pm.

• Membership transfers – o Approved the request for credentials from the Presbytery of Grace for the Rev. Ellis Hackler, HR.

The meeting was adjourned with prayer at approximately 9:20 p.m. The next stated meeting of Miami Presbytery is 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at Kirkmont Presbyterian Church, Beavercreek, Ohio. Attest: Doris Arnett Whitaker Stated Clerk APPENDICES:

A. Report of the Stated Clerk – Correspondence Report B. Minutes for the Administrative Commission to Install the Rev.’s David and Megan Collins C. Minutes for the Administrative Commission to Belle Center D. Minutes for the Administrative Commission to Immanuel Korean NCD E. Report of annual review of session minutes F. Report of annual financial review

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CONSENT AGENDA Pre-Presbytery Packet

January 20, 2007

1. From the Trustees/Finance Committee a. To approve an easement contract at Kirkmont Center with Third Planet

Windpower, LLC.

Rev. Richard Culp, Council Chair Email – rculp@fpctroy.org

Phone – (937) 339-1317

TRUSTEES/FINANCE COMMITTEE Consent Agenda

November 14, 2006

The committee recommends that the presbytery: 1. Enter into a contract with Third Planet Windpower, LLC for the placement of a wind

turbine on the grounds of Kirkmont Center. Terms and conditions are described in the Windpark Easement Agreement. The agreement is subject to the additional conditions described in a side letter which details overall site approval by the Presbytery.

Rationale and More Information:

- Initial payment - $1,000 vs $8/acre ($2,400) - Tower will not be fenced – hiking to tower OK - Cables from/to tower 5 feet underground - Third Planet will own rights to ‘wind flow’, not the property - Third Planet will not identify Kirkmont as a participant to neighbors without

Kirkmont’s consent Timeline for installation ~ up to 7 years to evaluate and build, (most likely 2 years) with $2,000 payment to Kirkmont, followed with a 20 year agreement renewable for 50 years – only Third Planet can back out of contract after initial ~ 7 year phase, Kirkmont cannot - if project is cancelled, a 180 day removal period applies

- If project does not work out Kirkmont will receive $3,000/year for use of ‘air wind’ by Third Planet only

From Kirkmont Center - Kirkmont Center is excited about the possibility of working with Third Planet Windpower, LLC as they develop a wind turbine park in Logan County. The construction of one (no more than two) turbine on Kirkmont property would have both economic and educational benefits. The 285’ turbine would be incorporated into our environmental education ministry and would be beneficial in introducing students and campers to clean energy technologies. Third Planet has offered to provide technicians and engineers to participate in our educational programs several times during the year. For more information concerning wind turbines go to www.thirdplanetwind.com

Elder Doug Hutchens, chair Email - rdhutchens@earthlink.net

Phone - (937) 486-1309

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COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS January 20, 2007

The Committee on Nominations places the following names in nomination for the Executive Presbyter Search Committee: Elder Ruth Baker (Dayton: Trinity)

Currently member of Committee on Ministry; General Assembly Commissioner 2006; was member of Trinity’s Pastor Nominating Committee; member of Miami Presbytery Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team; previously served on Committee on Worship and COM.

Elder Joyce Hutchens (Dayton: Westminster)

Currently serving on Design Team; Served on session and as clerk of session at Wilmington PC; Moderator of PW at Wilmington and Treasurer of PW at Westminster; General Assembly Commissioner 2003; Member and Chair of Presbytery Nominating Committee.

Elder Marge Morgan (Dayton: Sugar Creek)

Currently member of Committee on Ministry and member of Permanent Judicial Commission; previously served and chaired COM; Presbytery Commissioner; General Assembly Commissioner 1997; was Chair of Sugar Creek’s Pastor Nominating Committee.

Elder John Mauntler (Troy: First)

Currently Clerk of Session and Presbytery Commissioner; recently retired teacher. Elder Peter Wallace (Urbana: First)

Currently member of Session; previously served on church’s Board of Trustees; Currently serving on Presbytery’s Coordinating Council and is that committee’s liaison to the Staff Service’s Committee; was Co-Chair of the Task Force for the Strategic Plan of Miami Presbytery 2005-2006.

Rev. Bruce Bueschel, HR

Parish Assoc. Oxford Presbyterian Church. Currently serving on Design Team; Chair of Campus Ministries Committee

Rev. Lisa Hess (Professor, United Theological Seminary)

Currently serving on the Permanent Judicial Commission Rev. Denise Ingram (Pastor, New Carlisle: Honey Creek)

Currently Chair and member of the Hispanic Ministry Committee; General Assembly Commissioner 2006

Rev. Francisco Pelaez-Diaz (Hispanic Missionary Pastor, Dayton: College Hill)

Native of Mexico and member of Miami Presbytery while serving the College Hill Church.

THE MIAMI PRESBYTERY Phone: 937 - 258 - 8118 1541 South Smithville Road Fax: 937 - 258 - 2982 Dayton Ohio 45410-3242 www.miamipresbytery.org Judith Kolwicz Interim Executive Presbyter Edward R. De Lair Associate Executive Jacqueline Nowak Interim Associate Executive Jayne Ruiz Hispanic Ministries Coordinator Doris Arnett Whitaker Stated Clerk

8 January 2007 Dear Session Members,

Peace to you as we enter a new year full of opportunities for us all. The busy Christmas season is behind us and before long Easter will be upon us. In this respite the Miami Presbytery Commissioned Lay Pastor Committee would like to invite you to consider an opportunity of service you may feel one or more of your members may be called to.

Over the past years the CLP program has graduated three classes of CLP pastors.

These members serve the presbytery in a variety of roles. These include Commissioned Lay Pastors installed in a particular congregation to providing pulpit supply. These people are also available to serve as Christian educators and in other staff positions. This is an important ministry within the church today.

The commissioned lay pastor is an elder in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), who is

granted a local commission by the presbytery to lead worship and preach the gospel, watch over the people, and provide for their nurture and service. Such an elder is selected by and receives training approved by the presbytery in Bible, Reformed Theology and Sacraments, Presbyterian Polity, preaching, leading worship, pastoral care, and teaching. At the conclusion of all course work, candidates are examined by the appropriate committee of presbytery as to personal faith, motives for seeking the commission, and the areas of aforementioned instruction.(G-14.0801)

We are planning to begin a series of classes for the CLP program in September this

year. The sequence of courses will take two years. Classes will be led pastors from the presbytery and educators from the local seminary. The cost of the classes will be kept to a minimum to cover the costs involved.

Candidates will be asked to submit an application (see attached forms), three

letters of recommendation and a recommendation from their Session and Pastor. As the first class will begin in September please pass this information and applications to members of your congregation that may be interested. We would like to have applications in by May so we can begin interviews in June for this next class. If you have questions please contact one of the following members of the committee; Artence Walton (Chair) artwal371@aol.com Richard Bobo JSRBobo@aol.com Mike Buker mike@bukerhome.com Thank you for your consideration and help in this important ministry.

Yours in Christ, Commissioned Lay Pastor Committee Richard Bobo Mike Buker Karen Cassedy Joan Lewis Jacqueline Martin Artence Walton

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COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY Pre-Presbytery Report

January 20, 2007 For information, the committee reports the following action taken on behalf of the presbytery:

1. Belle Center – Approved the interim pastor covenant with the Rev. Kathy Clark for one year beginning December 18, 2006; and to request her ministerial credentials from the Presbytery of Lake Michigan. Terms: Cash salary $36,000, housing and utilities allowance 10,000, free use of the manse, deferred compensation 6,000; prof dev reimb 500, prof and travel reimb 4,500, 4 weeks vacation and 2 weeks study leave annually. (medical coverage requested)

2. Covington – Approved the dissolution of the pastoral relationship with the Rev. Robin Blakeman effective January 7, 2007 with the last Sunday in the pulpit on December 24, 2006 and medical care continued through May 2007.

3. Dayton: Memorial – Approved the CIF for posting on the Church Leadership Connection database.

4. Springfield: Northminster – Approved the renewal of the interim covenant with the Rev. Thomas Martin for one year beginning November 1, 2006 at the current terms of compensation.

5. Endorsed the Rev. Jesse Thornton for application to the Association of Professional Chaplains.

6. Membership Transfers –

a. Approved the request from the Rev. Susan Hamilton to transfer her credentials as a Member-at-Large from the Presbytery of Missouri River Valley effective November 28, 2006.

For information:

1. The standard IRS mileage rate for business travel is $0.485 for the year of 2007.

2. The corrected 2007 Recommendations for Pastor Compensation was mailed to each clerk of session in the annual statistical mailing.

Rev. Bill Philips, Chair

Email – william.philips@sbcglobal.net Phone – (513) 539-0045

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Statement of Faith Rev. Susan Hamilton

My belief in a loving and ever-present God is the anchor and foundation of my life. I experience this holy one as wondrous creator, healing redeemer, and guiding sustainer. My deepest desire is to grow in Godly wisdom and in love and in turn help others respond to gifts of divine grace. Understanding one’s identity as a beloved creature of God is life changing. Empowered lives bring healing and hope to a needful world. I believe in God the creator, who brought everything that is into being. God pronounced creation good and entrusted humankind with its care. However, humanity, not satisfied with paradise given, turned from God and became lost in futile striving and isolation. Upon seeing the world lost from intended blessing, God called forth the people of Israel to make this vision plain once again. Yet, even these called out ones, led by prophets, priests and kings wandered in and out of faithfulness. Later, in the fullness of time God came in human form, in the person of Jesus of Nazareth. Unlike any other, this Jew from Nazareth forgave sinners, healed the sick, fed the hungry and freed the oppressed. Those in authority feared his goodness and he was put to death. But the vision was stronger than the grave. Resurrection glory transformed Jesus and human history. I believe in Jesus Christ, healing redeemer, who reconciled humanity’s brokenness and faithlessness with God’s holy love through his death on the cross. Through this sacrificial act our sins, our wanderings, have been forgiven. By his words and example we have been shown how to love and to live. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the sustaining and guiding presence of God, who leads us to repentance, instructs us in the ways of love and empowers us to live free and joyful lives in service to others. I believe in the church, the covenant community gathered, where all are welcomed, nurtured and instructed in the faith. In worship, the community listens for God’s word and seeks to respond by faithful living. I believe each child of God is given gifts, not for personal recognition or grandeur, but for the building up of Christ’s body the church, and the fulfilling of Christ’s mission to the world. When these gifts are realized and shared, the church ministers with greatest authenticity and transforming power. I believe the scriptures to be the inspired Word of God written, and a reliable means for discerning God’s purpose in all matters of faith and practice. The Scriptures provide a unique and authoritative account of God’s revelation in Jesus Christ, conditioned by the times and culture in which they were written, yet inspired by the illumination of the Holy Spirit. In accordance I accept the witness of the church’s confessions and tenets of the reformed faith. I believe the sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are a physical expression of God’s goodness and unending grace. In baptism, we witness the miracle of new birth, of restored relationship with God in Christ. The waters of baptism place upon us a seal of blessing, highlighting not privilege but identity, with the prayer that we might grow in understanding of who and whose we are. When we commemorate the Lord’s Supper we recall the meal Jesus shared with his disciples on the night he was betrayed. As our lips taste the bread and savor the cup we express thanksgiving for the spiritual presence of Christ that nourishes the soul and calls us forth to new life, exhibiting a spirit of reconciliation in daily living. I believe in the mystery of faith, recognizing I know only in part, yet trusting some day I will know fully, even as I have been fully known.

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STATEMENT OF FAITH Rev. Kathy Clark

I believe that all things came into being by the will of God "who reigns from heaven above in

wisdom, power, and love." Yet, this God is present with us. God is present in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, fully human and fully divine, who speaks to us as urgently as He spoke to the people of Palestine 2000 years ago. God is also present in the Spirit who dwells within us. There are three persons, yet one substance, one Lord.

It is through God's great love that our souls are cleansed by the blood of the Son, Jesus the Christ, in whom we also have died and through whose resurrection we have eternal life.

We have each received the Spirit who leads, instructs and reveals the heart and will of God to us. The Spirit also empowers us to live our lives in the love of God and according to the will of God, rather than by our own desires, expectations and wisdom or those of the world around us. Through the Spirit we are united with Christ and are one with Him, as He is one with the Father.

Written by the inspiration of the Spirit, the Bible is God's revelation and the record of the relationship between God and the world; past, present and future. The Word of the Lord is eternal. It stands firm in the heavens. His statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart. “Thy Word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.” (Psalm 119:89, 111 & 105)

I believe the church is the body of Christ, His presence in the world. It is through the church that Christ's presence is anchored in the world. The life of a community of believers is where His message is revealed and lived out and where the kingdom of God opens its gates to the world.

God blessed Abraham and Sarah and all their descendants by establishing a covenantal relationship with them. As believers in Jesus the Christ and the Father who raised Him from the dead, we are inheritors of God's grace and covenantal promises.

Just as circumcision set the people of Israel apart from the world as God's chosen, so baptism sets us apart as the body of Christ, members of the one holy catholic apostolic church; participants in the new covenant that is Jesus the Christ. We are members of God's covenantal community, sealed by our baptism. This sacrament is not simply "the thing you do with babies," nor the hurdle to membership in a church. It is the entrance into a way of life and a particular community. It is a new identity. The community, the church, provides the active nurture and guidance that enables our lives to reflect this holy identity.

Baptism is a holy Sacrament, given to us by our Lord. "In Baptism, the Holy Spirit binds the Church in covenant to its Creator and Lord (W-2.3003)." This act of binding is solely an act of God's grace.

In the Lord's Supper we remember Jesus' last supper with the disciples, His crucifixion and resurrection, and the banquet yet to be served. It is a celebration of the already and the not yet. We share it in communion with the living and ever-present Lord. Through this holy Sacrament we look forward to the great banquet when we shall be reunited with our Lord. It is around the table of the Lord where the baptized truly represent the Body of Christ. There are no differences among us here. The kingdom of God is unified throughout time and space and we are all one in the Lord. "Each time they gather at the table, the believing community. . . commits themselves afresh to love and serve God, one another, and their neighbors in the world.@ (W-2.4006)

I believe that in addition to all of this, God continues to bless us immeasurably, often beyond our own ability to perceive it. God fills my life with a joy that soars with the chorus of angels and often spills into the world around me. Our God is an awesome God and my life's goal is "to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever.@ (Answer 1, Westminster Shorter Catechism)