PRESBYTERIANCHURCH (U.S.A.)
CHURCH INFORMATION FORM
PART I - CHURCH PROFILE
A.Name & Address of Church
Date Forms Completed08/14
First Presbyterian ChurchDateChurch Organized1800
102 Ann StreetPIN21113
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301PositionInterim Associate Pastor
Phone: (910) 483-0121SynodMid-Atlantic
Fax #: (910) 483-3975PresbyteryCoastal Carolina
E-mail:
B.If Yoked, etc. -- Not Applicable
C.Introductory Statement about Church
Mission Statement
First Presbyterian Church seeks to glorify, know and enjoy God as we...
● Proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior in all that we do;
● Grow in our knowledge of Christ through the study of Scripture;
● Demonstrate the love of Christ to one another and in the world.
Church Overview
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“As I arrive at the First Presbyterian Church, I marvel at the majestic quality of its buildings. The beautifully aged brick, tall white columns and towering steeple on the manicured grounds give a stately appearance. From our steeple, which has dominated the Fayetteville skyline since 1816, comes the moving sounds of the carillons which can be heard several times daily throughout the downtown area. The church is perched on a small hill with a set of lovely brick steps leading to the large double doors which open into the vestibule. I have never pushed open those heavy doors when someone wasn’t on the other side to greet and welcome me.”
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These lines were written by a long-time member of First Presbyterian Church of Fayetteville. Each phrase offers an intimate introduction to this great congregation, known for its history of faithfulness, its Christ-centered worship and mission and its hopeful future.
The congregation is composed of all ages, sexes and races, including many who are native to Fayetteville and some whose families have been members for many generations. Having survived war, fire and other hardships, the church continues to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ as it has for 213 years. Spiritual growth comes through meaningful worship, outstanding music ministry, thoughtful education and many outreach programs.
D.Introductory Statement about the Neighborhood
The church is located in historic downtown Fayetteville on the corner of Bow and Ann Streets, one block from the Market House. A lovely park is directly across the street and the new CrossCreekLinearPark passes through the church property.
Total population of Fayetteville is 202,103; Cumberland County is 324,049
Describe the area by checking any of the blanks below which apply:
InnerUrbanUrban
City (Downtown) X (Residential) Suburban Rural ___ Military _X_
Retirement X Recreational/Resort Agricultural College Town X__
E.Membership
Current Church Membership1454Church Membership five years ago 1414
Number of Members who areWomen 752 Men702
Average Attendance:Sunday Morning Worship_ 325
Church School 175
Sunday Evening Worship n/a
Mid-week Service 150
Other Services of Worship
2013-2014
Ash Wednesday Service Community Thanksgiving Service
Maundy Thursday ServiceCommunity Easter Sunrise Service
Holy Week Mid-day ServicesCelebration of Freedom Service
Easter ServicesMilitary & First Responder Appreciation
Calvin Lecture SeriesAdvent Mid-day Services
Annual World Mission ConferenceChristmas Eve Services
Racial Composition of the Congregation & the Community (1996 figures):
ChurchCityCounty
Caucasian99%49% 54%
Other 1%51% 46%
F. Church School
Grades/Ages# EnrolledMaterials Used
Birth - 4 52
Age 5 - 1st Grade 18Faith Alive utilized in
2nd - 5th Grade 32Birth through Grade Five.
6th – 8th Grade 30A variety of elective courses and diverse
Senior High 9-12 Grade 50curricula implemented from
Young Adult 45Junior High onward.
Adult (25 and Older) 180
G.Organizations within Church
SessionThree classes24
DeaconsThree classes 24
Trustees
Session Committees:
Calvin LecturesChristian Education
CommitmentCongregational Care
Denominational AffairsHistorical
NominationPersonnel
ScholarshipWitness
Worship
Trustee Committees:
Trustee Property CommitteeInvestment Committee
Diaconate Committees:
FinanceProperty
Food ServiceOffertory and Ushering
ServiceStewardship
Other Organizations:
Celebration Choir Tapestry Bible Study Group
Handbell ChoirsPresbyterian Women
Stephen MinistryPrayer Groups (Email / Phone)
S.A.L.T. (Senior Adults Group)Men’s Ministry
Junior and Senior High Youth Groups
Has your Session adopted the“Commitment to Peace Making” Yes No X
“Commitment to Evangelism” Yes No X
H.Total Annual Budget for 2014$ 1,692,748
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CHURCH INFORMATION FORM
PART II - NARRATIVE INFORMATION
A.The Church and The Neighborhood
1.The Church
a.First Presbyterian Church of Fayetteville is a congregation which is largely middle class Caucasian. Persons of other ethnicity are also in the congregation.
b.The occupations of the membership reveal a cross section of the full range of jobs and professions: doctors, lawyers, merchants, educators, salespersons, and military. The majority of the congregation is college educated.
c.Ninety-five percent of the members live within a 10 to 12 mile radius. Some members reside in the surrounding counties. Because of our climate and proximity to FortBragg, many military families retire here and contribute their talents to FPC.
d.Seasonal events which alter the congregation’s routine include special Lenten services with guest speakers on Wednesday’s, special summer programs for children, and 3 special worship services on Christmas Eve.
e.The church campus is located in the central core of downtown Fayetteville on 8.5 acres. The sanctuary, housed in a National Registry structure, seats approximately 800. There is also a chapel with a capacity of 150. In 2013 a new 30,000 square foot addition was dedicated. This space included Christian Education, meeting areas, choir suite, preschool facilities and office complex. The sanctuary, chapel, and educational/administration area are interconnected as one structure. The FellowshipBuilding contains a kitchen, a basketball, court, meeting room and stage. The RankinBuilding is a small meeting hall seating approximately 100.
2.The Neighborhood
a.FPC is located on the corner of Bow and Ann Streets in historic downtown Fayetteville. The beautifully landscaped campus is located directly across from a historic park and adjacent to the downtown shopping area. Many historic buildings in the area have been restored, and new police and court facilities are nearby. One major new facility is under construction and another is in the planning stages to be located just blocks from the campus.
b.Population: The primary population from which the church draws its members is Cumberland County (324,049) which includes the 202,103 located within the city limits of Fayetteville.
c.Education: The following are located within a 20 minute drive of the church.
89 public schools
26 private elementary schools
16 private high schools
FayettevilleStateUniversity
Methodist University
FayettevilleTechnicalCommunity College
Located within a 60 minute drive:
Saint AndrewsPresbyterianCollege (Laurinburg)
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
CampbellUniversity (Buies Creek)
SandhillsCommunity College
RobesonCountyCommunity College
SampsonCountyCommunity College
d.Cultural Facilities and Organizations:
Cape Fear Regional TheatreFascinate U Children’s Museum
CapeFear Regional BandAirborne & SpecialOperationsMuseum
Fayetteville SymphonyMuseum of the CapeFear
FayettevilleMuseum of ArtFayetteville Arts Council
Community ConcertsDance Theater of Fayetteville
North Carolina SymphonyCumberland Oratorio Singers
GilbertTheatreCameo Art House Theatre
CumberlandCountyPublic Library and InformationCenter
At FortBragg:
82nd Airborne DivisionMuseum
JohnF.KennedySpecialWarfareMuseum
e.Sports and Recreation:
Crown Coliseum Complex
J. P. Riddle Baseball Stadium
Cape Fear Botanical Gardens
Many golf courses
Tennis facilities
Fourth Friday (monthly)
FortBragg and Pope AFB Open House (annual)
Dogwood Festival (annual)
Sunday on the Square (annual)
International Folk Festival (annual)
Greek Fest (annual)
Holly Day Fair (annual)
Cumberland County Fair (annual)
Dickens Day
Atlantic Ocean and beaches: 2 hour drive
Blue Ridge Mountains: 5 hour drive
Ski Areas - Blue Ridge Mountains
f.Medical Facilities:
CapeFearValleyMedicalCenter
- Southeastern RehabilitationCenter
Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital
Veterans’ AdministrationMedicalCenter
- VA Nursing Home
WomackArmyMedicalCenter
FayettevilleAreaHealthEducationCenter
University of North CarolinaHospital, Chapel Hill, N.C. (2 hour drive)
DukeUniversityMedicalCenter, Durham, N.C. (2 hour drive)
g.Other Churches in the area (partial list)
FirstBaptistChurch (2) Downtown
1. 2 blocks west
2. 3 blocks north
HayStreetUnitedMethodistChurch : 3 blocks west
Highland Presbyterian Church (USA): 2 miles west
St. Ann’s Catholic Church : 1 block north
St. John’s Episcopal Church: 1 block west
St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church: 3 blocks northwest
Evans Metropolitan AME Zion: 1 block east
SecondBaptistChurch - ½ mile east
Person Street United Methodist - ½ mile east
Snyder Memorial Baptist Church: 2 miles west
h.Ministry of the Church to the Area:
Habitat for HumanityFayettevilleFamilyLifeCenter
Fayetteville Urban MinistryContact of Fayetteville
Care ClinicOperation Inasmuch
Salvation Army Love Lunches
B. Programs
1.Educational Programs:
Christian Education classes for infants through adults are offered Sunday mornings. Wednesday evenings throughout the school year special classes are offered for infants through adults. Other educational opportunities include confirmation and catechism classes, new member classes, Free Spirits programs, church officer training. FirstSchool offers a weekday preschool program for children of the congregation and the community, ages 2-4.
2.Programs and organizations meaningful to ministry:
Music Ministry: A Celebration and Chapel Choir are open to all high schoolers and adults in the congregation. Three children’s choirs, a Women’s Ensemble, Men’s Ensemble, Advanced Chamber Choir, Orchestra and Youth Music Seminars offer the opportunity to participate in worship and enhance vocal musical skills. In addition two adult handbell choirs offer the opportunity to participate. Each summer a special handbell camp is offered for elementary students through 6th grade.
Educational Programs:
Sunday School and other special classes
Wednesday Activities
Mission Conference
Presbyterian Women
Men of the Church
Calvin Lectures
S.A.L.T. (Senior Adults Ministry)
3.Skills and style of pastoral leadership needed to fulfill mission:
●Strong spiritual commitment and enthusiasm about sharing that commitment with others.
●Ability to empathize with those in spiritual and emotional need.
●Openness to lay pastoral ministries, such as the StephenMinistry, to bring God’s love to the congregation.
●Approachable, inviting personality.
●Good role model for all ages.
●Strong communication skills, with the ability to relate the Word of God to daily life.
●Ability to inspire Christian fellowship and love among the congregation.
●Commitment to team ministry, willing to follow the senior pastor’s leadership, but also to initiate and follow through in areas of special responsibility.
4.Functioning of governing boards and committees:
The Session and the Board of Deacons meet monthly. Most committees meet monthly to carry on the ministry of the church. Each committee has at least one program staff member assigned as an ex-officio member and advisor. Committees are guided by an up-to-date, comprehensive operations manual.
C.Viewpoints
1.Major issues in the community and world in coming decade; church response
Aging Population
Building community
Poverty and homelessness
Decline in Christian morals and personal responsibility
The church can contribute to the resolution of these concerns through prayer, educational and program efforts, and financial contributions.
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PART III - POSITION DESCRIPTION
Name of Church/Agency : First Presbyterian Church Date: August 2014 Date: June 2007
Address: 102 Ann Street, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301 P.I.N.: 21113 P.I.N. 21113
Title of Position:Interim Associate Pastor
- General Description
1.Supports the work of the pastor in specific and general ways to enable the pastoral team to provide comprehensive pastoral leadership and ministry to the congregation.
2.Continue an ongoing Seniors Ministry with, by, and for members over 55.
3.Continue the ministry of Pastoral Care within and beyond the congregation: StephenMinistry, Ministry of visitation
A.Visitation - members hospitalized, homebound, in nursing/retirement homes.
B.Visitation to prospective members who participate in the worship.
B. General Responsibilities
1.Assist the Pastor in planning and leadership of worship services; preach in absence of pastor.
2.Provide pastoral counseling to members and friends of congregation.
3.Participate in church’s ministry of nurture teaching as appropriate in Sunday School,
mid-week programs, etc.
4.Assume administrative leadership of the church in the absence of the pastor. Serve as Moderator of Session in absence of the pastor. Assist pastor in leadership development of church officers and others in congregation.
5.Perform duties of a minister of the Word and Sacrament: Conducts weddings, funerals, and administers the Sacraments.
6.Assist in the church’s witness ministry - interpreting the church’s mission to members that will further the mission of the church.
C. Pastoral Activities
A.Corporate Worship & Administration of Sacraments
D.Spiritual Development of Members
E.Congregational Home Visitation
F.Hospital or Emergency Visitation
G.Congregational Fellowship
M.Teaching
D.Characteristics and Qualifications
1.This person should have a personal and progressive commitment to Jesus Christ and a deep, abiding faith in the power of the Holy Spirit.
2.Have a dynamic and enthusiastic personality with the ability to relate positively to people.
3.Have the ability to work creatively as one of the leaders of a multiple staff team.
E.Staff:
Pastor/Head of Staff...... Dr. John Wright Coker, Jr. (FT/M)
Associate Pastor...... Dr. Larry Toney(FT/M)
Associate Pastor Emeritus...... Dr. James B. McCoy, III
Minister of Pastoral Care...... Dr. Donna Fowler-Marchant(FT/W)
Director of Music...... Dr. Marcia Heirman-Mervin (FT/M)
Director of Children’s Ministry and Organist Emerita...... Charlyne Jones
Director of Children’s Ministry...... Britany Spivey (FT/W)
Director of Youth Ministry...... Kelly Harrison (PT/W)
Church Administrator...... Brett Johnson (FT/M)
Administrative Assistant...... Joy Keys (FT/W)
Program Secretary...... Connie Burry (FT/W)
Publications Secretary...... Jim Blaine (FT/M)
Financial Secretary...... Joan Daughtry (FT/W)
Director – First School ...... Julie McRae (PT/W)
Custodian...... Dalton McLaughlin (FT/M/RE)
Housekeeper...... Nina McLaughlin (FT/W/RE)
Custodian...... Demetrius Byrd (FT/M/RE)
Custodian...... Ted Carroll(FT/M/RE)
Nursery Supervisor...... Wanda Ussery (PT/W)
Child Care Attendants (12)...... (PT/W/RE)
F.The Interim Associate Pastor shall be evaluated annually by the Personnel Committee in consultation with the Senior Pastor, with the approval of the Session.
G.Total salary package negotiable from minimum Coastal Carolina Presbytery guidelines ($65,296.00). (One day off each week, annual continuing education of two weeks, annual vacation of four weeks, moving expenses to field by licensed carrier, maternity or paternity leave).
H.Full time position? YES
I.Date position will become vacant:December 15, 2014
By whom it was last filled:Dr. Larry O. Toney
What is that person doing now:Following his years as a military chaplain and in congregational ministry, Dr. Toney will pursue continued studies and spending time with his family.
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PART IV PASTORAL ACTIVITIES
Below are 20 pastoral activities. They are rated in order of importance.
A.CORPORATE WORSHIP & ADMINISTRATION OF SACRAMENTS 1 2 3 4
Pastor/Staff and Session work to develop a rich worship life, educating the congregation for meaningful participation.
B.PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD1 2 3 4
The Word of God is preached with urgency and conviction, bringing it to bear on the changing need of individuals, the community, and the word. High priority of pastor's time placed on sermon preparation.
C.SPECIAL WORSHIP SERVICES1 2 3 4
Creative and innovative worship opportunities are provided, together with ways to increase understanding and celebration. Provision made for those who need or prefer other than the regular worship.
D.SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT OF MEMBERS1 2 3 4
Pastor/Staff shares members' struggles regarding the Christian faith, with opportunity provided for individuals and groups to reflect on beliefs, concerns, doubts regarding Christian understanding of the spiritual dimensions of life.
E.CONGREGATIONAL HOME VISITATION1 2 3 4
Church Officers and pastor/staff develop and carry out a systematic plan for visitation of the entire congregation with special attention to prospective members and those with special needs.
F.HOSPITAL OR EMERGENCY VISITATION1 2 3 4
Those in hospitals or emergency situations are regularly visited; network developed to keep pastor and others informed of crisis situations; need of ill or bereaved are met.
G.CONGREGATIONAL FELLOWSHIP1 2 3 4
Emphasis is placed on developing fellowship, helping members to know one another; groups encouraged which give members the opportunity to love and support one another.
H.COUNSELING1 2 3 4
A counseling program initiated for assisting those in and outside the Church; appropriate referrals made when needed.
I. EVANGELISM1 2 3 4
Pastor/Staff and congregation share faith in Christ as personal savior in total lifestyle; seek to lead others within and outside the Church to accept Jesus Christ; congregation is informed, trained, helped to establish effective evangelism program for the church.
J.PLANNING CONGREGATIONAL LIFE1 2 3 4
Creative ideas and directions developed together with the Session; many persons with appropriate skills stimulated to become involved in services.)
K.INVOLVEMENT IN MISSION BEYOND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY1 2 3 4
Awareness of the Church's worldwide mission and opportunities for corporate and individual involvement; specific projects identified; persons challenged to support, study and/or visit mission programs on six continents.
L.EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM1 2 3 4
Session and Pastor/Staff identify the educational needs of persons of all ages and backgrounds, developing programs to meet need; church education supported; educational goals are congruent with the total mission of the Church.
M.TEACHING1 2 3 4
Pastor/Staff accepts an active teaching role, interpreting and teaching the Scriptures, theological concepts, history of the Church and current events; provides instruction for Church Officers, educational leaders, confirmands and new members.
N.MISSION IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY1 2 3 4
Concern for identifying social problems in the community; work done with groups seeking solutions. Time and skills committed to community groups. Information and encouragement provided which enables members to become informed and involved.
O.ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH ACTIVITIES1 2 3 4
Involvement in ecumenical and interfaith activities, with the congregation joining other groups in presenting a united Christian witness in the community.
P.CONGREGATIONAL COMMUNICATION1 2 3 4
Two-way communication encouraged; information gathered and shared that will assist problem solving and decision making; varying opinions elicited and all encouraged to listen to opposing points of view.
Q.ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP1 2 3 4
Pastor/Staff accepts appropriate administrative responsibilities, in climate of delegated tasks and shared leadership; volunteers and professional staff encouraged to use their ideas and skills. Work done on developing accountability.