Proceedings of Salem Presbytery – One Hundred Ninth Stated Meeting

February 9, 2016

FirstPresbyterian Church,Greensboro,North Carolina

SALEM ACTIONS:

Granted permission for the Stated Clerk to approve the Administrative Commissionfor the installation service of the Reverend Ernie Thompson.

Call Presented at Salem Presbytery to:

  • Rev. Ernie Thompson & Westminster (Greensboro)

Approved changes in terms of call

  • Rev. Kaye Barrow-Ziglar, Logan, Scotts

Approved Enrollment as Candidates:

  • Katherine Lamb
  • Rebecca Cummings

Secured Interim Pastor Contract between:

  • Rev. Ray Mims & Starmount (Greensboro)

March 1, 2016 – March 1, 2017

  • Rev. Mark Sandlin & PCOC, (Greensboro)

December 8, 2015 – December 8, 2016

Renewed Interim Pastor contractsbetween:

  • Rev. Tom LaBonteProspect (Mooresville)

March 16, 2015 – June 16, 2016

RenewedTemporary Supply contract between:

  • Rev. Shaun Draughn Collinstown (Westfield)

Nov. 1, 2015 – Nov. 1, 2016

  • Ms. Laetitia Wells & St. Paul (High Point)

Jan. 1, 2016 – Jan. 1, 2017

Renewed CRE – Lay Pastor Contracts between:

  • Ms. Nita Henderson & Mebane First (Mebane)

Sept. 1, 2015 – Sept. 1, 2016

  • Mr. James Beard & Immanuel (China Grove)

March 1, 2016 – March 1, 2017

  • Mr. David E. Stratton & Sandy Ridge (Sandy Ridge) Jan. 14, 2016 – Jan. 14 - 2017

Renewed Stated Supply contract between:

  • Rev. Keith Freeman & Baird’s Creek (Vilas) Jan. 1, 2016 – Jan. 1, 2017
  • Rev. Barrie Kirby and Spencer (Spencer)

Jan. 1, 2016 – Jan. 1, 2017

  • Rev.Steve Snipes and Wilkesboro Presbyterian Chapel

Jan. 1, 2016 – Jan. 1, 2017

Transferred to Salem Presbytery:

  • Rev. Eustacia Marshall from Charlotte Presbytery

Approved an Administrative Commission to install Pastor:

  • Rev. Stacey Steck at Thyatira, (Salisbury)

Jan. 10, 2016

Approved individuals to fill vacancies on presbytery committees

Elected to Serve on COM Central:

Elder Sylvia Steele, Mocksville Second

Elected to Serve on CPM:

Rev. Courtney Stevens, Highland

Elected to Serve on Property:

Elder High Wright, Highland

Approved Changes to Presbytery Manual:

  • Allow individuals with particular gifts for service though not ordained as Teaching or Ruling Elders to serve on Budget & Finance, Personnel, and Property committees.

Approved Sale of Property:

  • .73 acres of land and a 1000+ square foot dwelling owned by New Salem (Stony Point)

Approved Request for “Relief of Conscience”:

  • For Rumple Memorial (Blowing Rock)

SALEM HEARD:

  • Rev. Grier Richards preach during worship: Sermon “Awake My Soul” Scripture reading: Ezekiel 37:1 -14
  • Participated in Worship and the Lord’s Supper
  • Reports from Executive General Presbyter, Rev. Sam Marshall; Associate Presbyter, Rev. Bryan McFarland, Associate Presbyter, Elder Dianna Wright; Associate Presbyter, Rev. Alfredo Miranda
  • Presentations or reports from the Executive Council, Examinations, Preparation for Ministry, Committee on Representation, Commission on Ministry, Equip
  • Presentation by Rev. Diane Givens-Moffett on Black History Month
  • Presentation by Ms. Barbara Saulpaugh, Regional Director of CareNet Counseling
  • Announcement about upcoming Montreat programs by Rev. Eric Larsen
  • Thanked Rev. Diane Givens Moffett for her exemplary service as Moderator for Salem Presbytery.
  • Participated in the installation of Rev. Steve Scott as new Moderator of Salem Presbytery for 2016-2017.

Next meeting will be held at Elkin Presbyterian Church, Elkin, NC on April 30, 2016.