CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CENTER OFFICES
1978 UNION AVENUE
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE 38104

Central Telephone for Center Offices: (901)276-4572
Board of Missions Telephone: (901)276-9988, Historical Foundation Telephone: (901)276-8602
BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Phone (901)276-4572; FAX (901)272-3913
Claudette Pickle, Executive Director
Ext-223
chp@cumberland.org
Res. Tel. (901)758-0371
Cindy Martin, Children’s Ministry/Consultant Program
chm@cumberland.org 			Ext-219
Res. Tel. (901)837-9461
Frank Ward, Youth Ministry/Outdoor MinistryExt-218
fdw@cumberland.org
Res. Tel. (901)837-1972
Christine Tyler, Administrative Assistant
Ext-202
cdt@cumberland.org
Matt Gore, Coordinator of C.P. Resources & Promotion
mhg@cumberland.org
Ext-252
BOARD OF STEWARDSHIP, FOUNDATION
AND BENEFITS
Phone (901)276-4572, FAX (901)272-3913
Richard Magrill, Executive Secretary
Ext-207
jrm@cumberland.org
Res. Tel. (901)685-9454
Robert Heflin, Coordinator of Benefits
Ext-204
rah@cumberland.org
Res. Tel. (901)382-8198
Elinor Brown, Coordinator of Stewardship
Ext-205
esb@cumberland.org
Res. Tel. (901)274-1474
Janie Estes, Administrative Assistant
Ext-206
jee@cumberland.org
COMMISSION ON THE MINISTRY
Phone (901)276-4572, FAX (901)272-3913
Stephanie Brown, Director of MinistryExt-235
ssb@cumberland.org
Res. Tel. (901)729-3612
HISTORICAL FOUNDATION OF THE CPC & CPCA
Phone (901)276-8602, FAX (901)272-3913
Susan Knight Gore, Archivist
skg@cumberland.org
CENTRAL SERVICES
Phone (901)276-4572, FAX (901)272-3913
Robert Heflin, Accounting Coordinator
rah@cumberland.org
Res. Tel. (901)382-8198
Matthew Gore, Computer Coordinator
mhg@cumberland.org

Ext-204Ext-220

BOARD OF MISSIONS
Phone (901)276-9988, FAX (901)276-4578
Michael Sharpe, Executive Director
Ext-232
mgs@cumberland.org
George Estes, Evangelism/Church Development
Ext-234
gre@cumberland.org
Sowgand Sheikholeslami, Communications/Publications
sowgand@cumberland.org
Ext-211
Marjorie Shannon, Administration/Finance
Ext-230
mss@cumberland.org
Pam Phillips-Burk, Congregational/Women’s Ministry
114 Raspberry Way, Madison, AL 35757
pam@cumberland.org(256)325-5110
Tom Sanders, Catalyst Church Planting Spec. (720)874-9524
9233 Park Meadows Drive, Ste 222, Lone Tree, CO 80124
trsncf@msn.com
Lynn Thomas, Cross Culture Ministries(205)408-9400
5100 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, AL 35242
lynndont@bellsouth.net
Robert Watkins, Global Missions(319)447-1310
2365 Addalynn Drive, Marion, IA 52302
watkr@mac.com

GENERAL ASSEMBLY OFFICE
Phone (901)276-4572, FAX (901)276-4578
Robert Rush, Stated Clerk
Ext-225
rdr@cumberland.org
Res. Tel. (901)213-4879
Elizabeth Vaughn, Assistant to the Stated Clerk
Ext-226
eav@cumberland.org
Res. Tel. (901)377-8808

GENERAL ASSEMBLY COUNCIL
Phone (901)276-4572, FAX (901)272-3913
Davis Gray, Jr., Executive Director
Ext-216
dg@cumberland.org
Res. Tel. (901)753-0895
Mary McCaskey, Administrative Assistant
Ext-217
mcm@cumberland.org
Res. Tel. (901)737-7082
Missy Rose, Touch the Future Assistant
Ext-222
jmr@cumberland.org
Res. Tel. (901)378-1133

OTHER CHURCH OFFICESBETHEL COLLEGE
325 Cherry Avenue, McKenzie, TN 38201
Phone (731)352-4000
FAX (731)352-4069
Robert Prosser, President
James Blasick, Academic Dean
Toni Prosser, Director of Development
Walter Butler, Director of Business Operations
James Stewart, Dean of Student Development
CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN
PUBLICATION BOARD
P. O. Box 935, Antioch, TN 37011
Phone (615)731-5556
cpmag@comcast.net
Patricia P. White, Executive Director/Editor
Pat De Vries, Subscriptions
PROGRAM OF ALTERNATE STUDIES
168 East Parkway South, Memphis, TN 38104-4395(901)458-8232, Ext-119
FAX (901)452-4051
Thomas D. Campbell, Director
Res. Tel. (901)327-5439
tcampbell@memphisseminary.edu

CHILDREN’S HOME
1304 Bernard (Mail Address: Drawer G), Denton, TX 76202
Phone (940)382- 5112
FAX (940)387-0821
cpch@cpch.org
Randy Spencer, Executive Director
Ext-240rspencer@cpch.org
Res. Tel. (940)380-9060
Laura Patterson, Director of Residential Care
Ext-229
Caroline Lara, Director of Advancement
Ext-270
Lisa Burke, Executive Assistant
Ext-222
Ruth Wimberly, Finance Coordinator
Ext-223
MEMPHIS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
168 East Parkway South, Memphis, TN 38104-4395
Phone (901)458-8232
FAX (901)452-4051
Web address: www.MemphisSeminary.edu
Daniel J. Earheart-Brown, President
Barbara Holmes, Vice-President of Academic Affairs/Dean
Cathi Johnson, Vice-President of Advancement
Laurie Sharpe, Executive Assistant to the President

2007 MINUTES
General Assembly
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Vision of Ministry
Biblically-based and Christ-centeredborn out of a specific sense of mission,
the Cumberland Presbyterian Church strives to be true to its heritage:
to be open to God’s reforming spirit,
to work cooperatively with the larger Body of Christ,
and to nurture the connectional bonds that make us one.
The Cumberland Presbyterian Church seeks—to be the hands and feet of Christ in witness
and service to the world and, above all, the Cumberland Presbyterian Church lives out thelove of God to the glory of Jesus Christ.

Priority Goals• Recruit, educate and nurture clergy and laity for their specific ministries.
• Revitalize and equip congregations and presbyteries to fulfill the mission (vision)of the church.
• Establish new congregations.

ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVENTH MEETING
HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS***********

NEXT MEETING - JAPANJUNE 5 - 13, 2008

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Vision of Ministry and Priority Goals...............................................................................................Title Page
Membership of Boards and Agencies......................................................................................................... 1-9
Assembly Meetings and Officers............................................................................................................ 10-12
General Regulations................................................................................................................................ 13-19
Memorial Roll of Ministers..........................................................................................................................20
Living General Assembly Moderators..........................................................................................................21
Program................................................................................................................................................... 22-23
Commissioners..............................................................................................................................................24
Youth Advisory Delegates............................................................................................................................25
Committees and Abbreviations.....................................................................................................................25
Committee Meeting Rooms..........................................................................................................................25
Committee Assignments...............................................................................................................................26
Reports
Moderator...............................................................................................................................................27
Stated Clerk............................................................................................................................................29
General Assembly Council (Report One)...............................................................................................34
General Assembly Council (Report Two)..............................................................................................62
Board of Christian Education.................................................................................................................70
		 United Board for Christian Discipleship.........................................................................................85
Board of Missions..................................................................................................................................89
Board of Stewardship...........................................................................................................................127
Board of Trustees of the Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home.................................................172
Board of Trustees of Memphis Theological Seminary.........................................................................179
The Cumberland Presbyterian Publication Board................................................................................191
Board of the Historical Foundation......................................................................................................194
Commission on Chaplains and Military Personnel..............................................................................205
Commission on the Ministry................................................................................................................207
Permanent Judiciary Committee..........................................................................................................220
Nominating Committee........................................................................................................................225
Place of Meeting Committee................................................................................................................228
Unified Committee on Theology and Social Concerns........................................................................230
Board of Trustees of Bethel College....................................................................................................237
Other Papers
General Assembly Organizational Task Force.....................................................................................244
General Assembly Center Task Force (Report One)............................................................................254
General Assembly Center Task Force (Report Two)............................................................................256
Memorials
From Hope Presbytery Concerning Memphis Theological Seminary.................................................258
Agency Budgets..........................................................................................................................................259
Audits of Board and Agencies
Agencies of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church..............................................................................271
Bethel College......................................................................................................................................327
Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home.........................................................................................349
Historical Foundation...........................................................................................................................365
Memphis Theological Seminary..........................................................................................................374
Minutes of the General Assembly...............................................................................................................395
Appendices
Credentials............................................................................................................................................406
Christian Education/Stewardship.........................................................................................................406
Children’s Home/Bethel College..........................................................................................................407
Organizational Task Force....................................................................................................................409
Program Planning.................................................................................................................................417
Missions/Ministry/Chaplains................................................................................................................424
Theology and Social Concerns.............................................................................................................428
Judiciary...............................................................................................................................................429
Memphis Theological Seminary/Historical Foundation......................................................................431
Index .......................................................................................................................................................437
Calendar.............................................................................................................................. Inside Back Cover2007

THE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

GENERAL ASSEMBLY OFFICERS
CO - MODERATOR
THE REVEREND FRANK WARD
1978 UNION AVENUE
MEMPHIS, TN 38104(901) 837-1972 (Home)(901) 276-4572 ext. 218 (Work)fdw@cumberland.org
CO - MODERATORDOCTOR ROSE MARY MAGRILL
203 PITTS AVENUEMARSHALL, TX 75672(903) 935-6609 (Home)
rmm@shreve.net
STATED CLERK AND TREASURER
THE REVEREND ROBERT D. RUSH, D.MIN.
1978 Union Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104(901)276-4572
FAX (901)276-4578
rdr@cumberland.org
ENGROSSING CLERK
DR. THOMAS J. CRAIG, JR.
8958 Carriage Creek Road
Arlington, TN 38002(901)382-0428
tjc102@comcast.net

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY COUNCIL
EIGHTEEN MEMBERS-AT-LARGE(Members whose terms expire in 2008)(1)REV. BRENT BALLOW, HC 89 Box 440, Mt. Pleasant, AR 72561(2)MR. G.T. CARR, PO Box 1547, Lebanon, MO 65536(1)MR. LAWRENCE A. (Ladd) DANIEL, 13023 Taylorcrest Road, Houston, TX 77079(2)MRS. JANE JENNINGS, 231 Mahr Avenue, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464(2)MRS. JAN MARSHALL, 6141 Lee Road, Smyra, TN 37167(2)REV. THOMAS SWEET, 2711 Windemere Lane, Powell, TN 37849*Non-Cumberland Presbyterians+Cumberland Presbyterians in America
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2007(Members whose terms expire in 2009)(2)MS. GLENDA FOREMAN, 8737 Stonebriar Lane, Fort Worth, TX 76123(1)REV. ROY HALL, 87 Lee Hall Street, Scottsboro, AL 35769(3)REV. TIFFANY MCCLUNG, 20 Blue Bell Cove Savannah, TN 38372(1)REV. LARRY MOSS, 8600 Academy Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87120(1)MS. SHARON RESCH, PO Box 383, Dongola, IL 62926(2)MRS. ANGIE SLEDGE, 1502 James Boulevard, Signal Mountain, TN 37377(Members whose terms expire in 2010)(1)REV. LON BROYLES, 202 Greens Chapel Road, Cleveland, AL 35049(1)REV. TERRY HERSTON, 390 County Road 95, Rogersville, AL 35652(3)MRS. BETTY JACOB, PO Box 158, Broken Bow, OK 74728(3)REV. HOWELL G. MIMS, 3011 Wolfe Road, Columbus, MS 39705(3)REV. SAM ROMINES, PO Box 127, Lewisburg, KY 42256(2)MR. R. LEE WEBB, 1514 Quinland Lake Road, Cookeville, TN 38506
EXECUTIVE MEMBERS
DR. DANIEL J. EARHEART-BROWN, Memphis Theological Seminary, 168 E. Parkway,
		 Memphis, TN 38104
REV. STEPHANIE BROWN, Commission on the Ministry, 1978 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
REV. DON HUBBARD, Immediate Past Moderator, 2128 Campbell Station Road, Knoxville, TN 37932
MS. SUSAN KNIGHT GORE, Historical Foundation, 1978 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
REV. RICHARD MAGRILL, Board of Stewardship, Foundation and Benefits, 1978 Union Avenue,
Memphis, TN 38104
DR. ROSE MARY MAGRILL, Co - Moderator, 203 Pitts Avenue, Marshall, TX 75672
MS. CLAUDETTE PICKLE, Board of Christian Education, 1978 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
DR. ROBERT D. RUSH, General Assembly Office, 1978 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
REV. MICHAEL SHARPE, Board of Missions, 1978 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
MR. RANDY SPENCER, Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home, Drawer G, Denton, TX 76202
REV. FRANK WARD, Co - Moderator, 1978 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
MS. PATRICIA P. WHITE, The Cumberland Presbyterian, PO Box 935, Antioch, TN 37011
ADVISORY MEMBERS
DR. ROBERT PROSSER, Bethel College, 325 Cherry Street, McKenzie, TN 38201

MINISTRY COUNCIL(Members whose terms expire in 2008)(1)MS BETSY ATKINS, 216 Highland Villa Circle, Nashville, TN 37211(1)REV. IWAO SATOH, 166 Roberta Drive, Memphis, TN 38112(1)MR. ROY SHANKS, 3997 N 100th Street, Casey, IL 62420(1)MS. BREANN TOLLEY, 209 4th Street, South Pittsburg, TN 37380(1)MR. LEO WHINERY, PO Box 378, Dover, AR 72837(Members whose terms expire in 2009)(1)REV. HILLMAN MOORE, PO Box 44, Lovelaceville, KY 42060(1)REV. RICKEY PAGE, 6845 Old Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN 37209(1)MS. ELEANOR SCRUDDER, 29688 S 534 Road, Park Hill, OK 74451(1)REV. MICHAEL WILKINSON, 2404 Altadena Road, Birmingham, AL 35243(1)REV. WAYNE WOOD, HC 61, Box 600, Calico Rock, AR 72519*Non-Cumberland Presbyterians+Cumberland Presbyterians in America
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THE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH(Members whose terms expire in 2010)(1)MS. JILL CARR, PO Box 1547, Lebanon, MO 65536(1)MS. ELIZABETH HORSLEY, 1200 Imperial Drive, Denton, TX 76201(1)REV. RICHARD HUGHES, 116 Cedar Hill Drive, Waverly, TN 37185(1)MS. GWEN RODDYE, 3728 Wittenham Drive, Knoxville, TN 37921(1)REV. SAM ROMINES, PO Box 127, Lewisburg, KY 42256
ADVISORY MEMBERS:
MR. BILLY BLACK, 7849 Sandywood Lane, Bartlett, TN 38133
MS. COREY FAULKNER, 123 Raccoon Trace, Huntsville, AL 35806
REV. DONALD P. HUBBARD, 2128 Campbell Station Road, Knoxville, TN 37932
DR. ROSE MARY MAGRILL, Co - Moderator, 203 Pitts Avenue, Marshall, TX 75672
DR. ROBERT D. RUSH, 1978 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
MR. KYLE SMALLEN, 158 Hardaway Drive, Goodlettsville, TN 37072
REV. FRANK WARD, 1978 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104

GENERAL ASSEMBLY BOARD OF:
I. TRUSTEES OF BETHEL COLLEGE(Members whose terms expire in 2007)(3)MR. KENNETH BEAN, 370 S Highway 27, #9A, Somerset, KY 42501(2)MR. ROY COOPER, 2910 Clinton, Longview, TX 75604(1)DR. JAMES M. LATIMER, 7621 Richmond Road, Memphis, TN 38125(3)*MR. P. STANLEY MEDLIN, PO Box 292, Camden, TN 38320(1)+MR. CLARENCE NORMAN, 145 Jones, Huntingdon, TN 38344(2)MR. STEVE PERRYMAN, 2606 N Skyview Lane, Ozark, MO 65721(3)REV. PHILLIP PINION, 24 Legislative Plaza, Nashville, TN 37243(1)*MR. DWIGHT REASONS, 256 State Route 152 W, Humboldt, TN 38343(2)+REV. PERRYN RICE, 1714 Stone Trail Drive, Cedar Hill, TX 75104(Members whose terms expire in 2008)(2)MRS. MEREDITH CAMPBELL BYBEE, 3277 Carrington Lane, Columbia, TN 38401(3)REV. RONALD H. BYNUM, 121 Sycamore Road, Gurley, AL 35748(1)*MR. PAUL COWELL, c/o Whitestone Country Inn, 1200 Pain Rock Road, Kingston, TN 37763(1)REV. LINDA H. GLENN, 2375 East Mitchell Street, Humboldt, TN 38343(3)REV. EUGENE LESLIE, 4541 Old Medina Road, Medina, TN 38355(1)*MR. PAUL W. MARTIN, JR., PO Box 31963, Knoxville, TN 37930(1)*DR. RAY MORRIS, 8830 Huntcliff Trace, Atlanta, GA 30350(Members whose terms expire in 2009)(2)*MS. JULIE BUCKMAN, 12115 Pine Valley Drive, Kansas City, KS 66109(3)*JUDGE BEN CANTRELL, 103 Hanover Square, Nashville, TN 37215(1)*MR. MICHAEL CARY, 181 Angel Cove, Huntingdon, TN 38344(2)MR. BILL DOBBINS, 5716 Quest Ridge Road, Franklin, TN 37064(1)*MR. BEN GAINES, JR., PO Box 187, McKenzie, TN 38201(3)DR. CLARENCE (ED) HERRING, 969 Campground Circle, Scottsboro, AL 35768(1)*MS. CHARLENE JONES, 137 Moore Avenue West, McKenzie, TN 38201(3)DR. VERA LOW, 3653 East Prestwick Court, Springfield, MO 65809(1)MR. HUGH MORGAN, 3316 Bunker Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37920*Non-Cumberland Presbyterians+Cumberland Presbyterians in America
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II. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
III. PUBLICATION AND CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
IV. BOARD OF PUBLICATION(Members whose terms expire in 2008)(1)MR. REESE BAKER, 1175 Rowland Cemetery Road, Fredonia, KY 42411(1)MS. JILL CARR, PO Box 1547, Lebanon, MO 65536(2)MS. SANDRA SHEPHERD, LPTS Box 168, 1044 Alta Vista Road, Louisville, KY 40205(Members whose terms expire in 2009)(3)MR. DARRYL CAMPBELL, 1267 Wheatley Forest Drive, Brentwood, TN 37027(2)REV. JEFFREY A. GEHLE, PO Box 182, Burleson, TX 76097(2)REV. KIP RUSH, 513 Meadowlark Lane, Brentwood, TN 37027(Members whose terms expire in 2010)(1)REV. MINDY ACTON, 1413 Oak Ridge Drive, Birmingham, AL 35242(2)REV. TOM MARTIN, 5507 68th Street, Lubbock, TX 79424(2)REV. VERNON SANSOM, JR., 7810 Shiloh Road, Midlothian, TX 76065

V. THE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN(Members whose terms expire in 2008)(1)MR. JOSEPH J. MALLOY, JR., 7866 East Lee Highway, Loudon, TN 37774(Members whose terms expire in 2009)(3)MS. BRYNE DUNN, PO Box 69, Hohenwald, TN 38462(3)MS. NADARA JONES, 209 Carolyn Court, Hillsboro, TN 37342(Members whose terms expire in 2010)(1)MS. JEAN GARRETT, 24290 Highway 22, McKenzie, TN 38201(1)REV. L.G. PARKHURST, JR., 409 Woodhollow Trail, Edmond, OK 73003

VI. TRUSTEES OF CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIANCHILDREN’S HOME
(Members whose terms expire in 2008)(1)MS. JANE H. ALLEN, 5121 Meadowlake Road, Brentwood, TN 37027(3)*MRS. KAY GOODMAN, 1042 Bobcat, Sanger, TX 76266(3)MRS. CAROLYN HARMON, 4435 Newport Highway, Greeneville, TN 37743(1)REV. NORLAN SCRUDDER, 29688 South 534 Road, Park Hill, OK 74451(3)*MR. CRAIG THOMAS, 418 Headlee, Denton, TX 76201(Members whose terms expire in 2009)(1)MS. PAT HUFF, 249 Rancho Drive, Saginaw, TX 76179(1)MS. RUBY LETSON, 2921 Alexander, Florence, AL 35633(3)MR. TONY MARTIN, Route 2 Box 441, Troup, TX 75789(3)*MRS. BETTY ROY, 32 Oak Forest Circle, Denton, TX 76210(1)*MR. DARRELL THOMPSON, 1485 Augusta Drive, Ada, OK 74820(Members whose terms expire in 2010)(1)*MR. RICHARD BROWN, 2724 Steamboat Circle, Arlington, TX 76006(3)MR. RICHARD DEAN, 2410 Cove Circle, Hokes Bluff, AL 35903*Non-Cumberland Presbyterians+Cumberland Presbyterians in America
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THE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH(3)REV. KEVIN HENSON, 4704 S 170th East Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74134(1)REV. ALFONSO MARQUEZ, 389 Bethel Drive, Lenoir City, TN 37772(2)+MS. JOY WALLACE, 541 Glen Arbor, Dallas, TX 75241

VII. TRUSTEES OF HISTORICAL FOUNDATION(Members whose terms expire in 2008)(3)+MS. VANESSA COLLIER, 1648 Swancott Road, Madison, AL 35756(2)MS. GWEN McREYNOLDS, 425 Henderson Road, Jackson, TN 38305(3)+MS. SHIRLEY MERRITT, PO Box 81, Charleston, TN 37310(2)+MS. MARY RICE, 7747 South Cornell, Chicago, IL 60649 (deceased)(3)+REV. KAY WARD CREER, 1723 County Road 421 North, Henderson, TX 75652(Members whose terms expire in 2009)(1)REV. TOMMY JOBE, 807 Rockwood Drive, Nolensville, TN 37135(3)MR. DAN WASHMON, 1204 Shady Lane, Bedford, TX 76021(Members whose terms expire in 2010)(1)+MS. VANESSA BARNHILL, 819 King Street, Sturgis, KY 42459(1)MS. PAMELA DAVIS, 5111 County Road 7545, Lubbock, TX 79424(2)REV. CLIFF HUDSON, 4782 Waverly Court, Ooltewah, TN 37363(1)+MS. NAOMI KING, 3850 Millsfield Highway, Dyersburg, TN 38024(1)MS. SIDNEY MILTON, 287 Golden Acres Loop, Calvert City, KY 42029

VIII. TRUSTEES OF MEMPHIS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
OF THE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH(Members whose terms expire in 2008)(1)*REV. D. TOM BELL Jr., PO Box 4286, Huntsville, AL 35815(3)MR. WES BRANTLEY, 817 West 24th, Ada, OK 74820(1)MR. MARK DAVIS, 2511 Horsham Drive, Germantown, TN 38139(3)*DR. DAVID GOATLEY, 300 “I” Street Northeast, Suite 104, Washington, D.C. 20002(3)+DR. LYNNE HERRING, 226 Church Street, Huntsville, AL 35801(1)*REV. AMY HOWE, 69 East Cherry Drive, Memphis, TN 38117(2)MR. WILLIAM NELMS, 1446 Tomahawk Trace, Murfreesboro, TN 37129(2)MRS. MARIANNA WILLIAMS, 947 Troy Avenue, Dyersburg, TN 38024(Members whose terms expire in 2009)(1)*DR. DAVID BOYLE, 4750 St Elmo Street, Memphis, TN 38128(3)DR. JOSEPH BUTLER, 4548 Highway 161, Springfield, TN 37172(3)REV. KEVIN COLVARD, 1217 Highpoint Circle, Birmingham, AL 35244(2)DR. JOHN DAVID HALL, 109 Oddo Lane, Huntsville, AL 35802(1)MS. JAN HOLMES, 5209 87th Street, Lubbock, TX 79424(1)REV. J. CRAIG MARTINDALE, 2913 Pellas Place, Murfreesboro, TN 37127(2)REV. W. JEAN RICHARDSON, 7533 Lancashire Boulevard, Powell, TN 37849(2)*DR. RANDOLPH MEADE WALKER, 2062 Jamie Drive, Memphis, TN 38116(Members whose terms expire in 2010)(2)*DR. CARMICHAEL CRUTCHFIELD, 506 Trace Drive, Jackson, TN 38305*Non-Cumberland Presbyterians+Cumberland Presbyterians in America
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2007(3)MR. CHESTER DICKSON, 24 West Rivercrest, Houston, TX 77042(1)*MR. HARVEY G. FERGUSON, 630 Gaines Road, Hernando, MS 38682(1)*MR. DAN HATZENBUEHLER, 1544 Carr Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104(2)*REV. EMILY MATHENY, 1509 Granville Lane, Memphis, TN 38104(1)MR. TIM ORR, 1591 Laura Lane, Dyersburg, TN 38024(3)DR. REBECCA SALISBURY, 502 South Alley Street, Jefferson, TX 75657(1)*MRS. K.C. WARREN, 215 Buena Vista Place, Memphis, TN 38112

IX. MISSIONS
X. FOREIGN MISSIONS
XI. MISSIONS AND EVANGELISM
XII. MISSIONS AND CHURCH ERECTION(Members whose terms expire in 2008)(2)REV. STEVE DELASHMIT, 811 Campbell Lane, Bowling Green, KY 42104(3)REV. RICKEY PAGE, 6845 Old Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN 37209 (At Large)(2)REV. JEFFERSON SLEDGE, 1502 James Boulevard, Signal Mountain, TN 37377(1)MRS. BEVERLY STOTT, 103 East Nelson Street, Dresden, TN 38225(3)REV. KEVIN L. WOOD, 1116 Park Hill Circle, Knoxville, TN 37909 (At Large)(Members whose terms expire in 2009)(3)MRS. MARY ANN COLE, 620 Plum Springs Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101(2)REV. R. TONY JANNER, 16835 Highland Drive, McKenzie, TN 38201(2)MRS. ATHALA JARAMILLO, 959 NW 106th Avenue Circle, Miami, FL 33172(2)MRS. ROBIN McCASKEY-HUGHES, 1205 Olde Bridge Road, Edmond, OK 73034(2)MRS. GAYE WOOD, HC 61 Box 600, Calico Rock, AR 72519(Members whose terms expire in 2010)(1)REV. MAKAHIKO ARASE, 30355-4 Kami Kitadai Higashi, Yamato-Shi, Tokyo, 207-0023 JAPAN(2)MR. MIKEL DAVIS, 102 Willow Wood, Ovilla, TX 75154(3)MRS. CAROLYN MEDLEY, 566 Country Club Lane, Winchester, TN 37398(2)MRS. JO ANN SHUGERT, 24903 Vintage Court, Lutz, FL 33559(2)MR. SAM SUDDARTH, 206 Ha Le Koa Court, Symrna, TN 37167

XIII. STEWARDSHIP, FOUNDATION AND BENEFITS
XIV. FINANCE, FOUNDATION, AND MANAGEMENT
XV. FINANCE
XVI. TRUSTEESXVII. MINISTERIAL RELIEF
XVIII. TITHING AND BUDGET
XIX. COMMISSION ON EDUCATIONAL ENDOWMENT(Members whose terms expire in 2008)(2)MS. B. DENISE ADAMS, 126 Ray, Monticello, AR 71655(2)REV. DARRELL PICKETT, 113 Woods Drive, Glasgow, KY 42749(1)MRS. DEBRA SHANKS, 3997 North 100th Street, Casey, IL 62420(3)MS. BILLIE (Janie) STAMPS, 4008 Logan Lane, Fort Smith, AR 72903*Non-Cumberland Presbyterians+Cumberland Presbyterians in America
Numbers in parenthesis denote number of terms.

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THE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

7(Members whose terms expire in 2009)(1)MR. DARRELL DRINKALL, 167 Park Creek Road, Manchester, TN 37355(1)MR. ROBERT LATIMER, RR 1 Box 123, Miami, MO 65344(3)MR. TIM LATIMER,1012 Junior Jones Road, Humboldt, TN 38343(Members whose terms expire in 2010)(3)MR. AL DAVIS, 646 Fernbrook Lane, Marshall, TX 75672(1)MR. CHARLES G. FLOYD, 4219 Two Rivers Lane, Franklin, TN 37069(1)REV. THERESA MARTIN, 5507 68th Street, Lubbock, TX 79424(2)REV. MICHAEL WILKINSON, 2404 Altadena Road, Birmingham, AL 35243

GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMMISSIONS:
I. CHAPLAINS AND MILITARY PERSONNEL(2) Term Expires in 2008–REV. CHARLES MCCASKEY, 565 E. Tenth Street, Cookeville,
TN 38501(3) Term Expires in 2009--REV. JEARL D. HUNLEY, 2618 Canterbury Road, Columbus,
MS 39705(2) Term Expires in 2010–REV. PAUL COLLINS, 915 Warms Sands SE, Albuquerque,
NM 87123
These three persons and the Stated Clerk also represent the denomination as members of the PresbyterianCouncil for Chaplains and Military Personnel, 4124 Van Ness Street NW, Washington, DC 20016.

II. ON THE MINISTRY(Members whose terms expire in 2008)(1)REV. DAVID LANCASTER, 325 Cherry Avenue Box 3253, McKenzie, TN 38201(2)REV. GLENDA MELSON, 634 West Fremont Road, Lebanon, MO 65536(2)MRS. MARY JO TURNER, 12651 Wagon Wheel Circle, Knoxville, TN 37922(Members whose terms expire in 2009)(2)REV. MARK DAVENPORT, 8828 Highway 119, Alabaster, AL 35007(3)REV. WILLIAM ROLMAN, JR., 602 Canyon Drive, Columbia, TN 38401(1)REV. ROBERT E. SHELTON, 10508 Royalwood Drive, Dallas, TX 75238(Members whose terms expire in 2010)(3)REV. JAMES LIVELY, 201 North Main, Greeneville, TN 37745(1)MS. PAT OWEN, 605 Lake Scenic Drive, Eddyville, KY 42038(2)REV. TOMMY THOMPSON, 9160 Tchulahoma Road, Southaven, MS 38671*Non-Cumberland Presbyterians+Cumberland Presbyterians in America
Numbers in parenthesis denote number of terms.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMMITTEES
I. JUDICIARY(Members whose terms expire in 2008)(2)REV. JAMES F. BYRD, 1744 Perryville Road, Harrodsburg, KY 40330(3)MR. RONALD THURMAN, 4475 Bear Lake Road, Cookeville, TN 38506(2)REV. DWAYNE TYUS, 903 West Hickory Boulevard, Madison, TN 37115(Members whose terms expire in 2009)(2)REV. HARRY CHAPMAN, 4908 El Picador Court, Rio Rancho, NM 87124(2)MR. CHARLES DAWSON, PO Box 904, Scottsboro, AL 35768(3)MR. JOSEPH STUDDARD, 1560 Hickory Lane, Columbus, MS 39705(Members whose terms expire in 2010)(1)MS. KELLY GOOCH, 2220 Cornwall Street, Germantown, TN 38138(3)REV. GEOFF KNIGHT, 2119 Avalon Place, Houston, TX 77019(1)REV. SHERRY LADD, 4521 Turkey Creek Road, Williamsport, TN 38487

II. JOINT COMMITTEE ON AMENDMENTS
Five members of the Judiciary committee of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Five of the seven members of the Judiciary Committee of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in
America listed below:+ELDER E. L. ALBEA, 289 China Grove Road, Rutherford, TN 38369+REV. WILLIAM GREENWELL, 225 East 7th Street, Sturgis, KY 42450+REV. WILLIE KATE McFIELD, 5157 Mimosa, Chattanooga, TN 37416+ELDER MABLE POINDEXTER, 5509 King Drive, Birmingham, AL 35228-2663+ELDER JOHN RAINEY, 8005 Elizabeth, Chicago, IL 60620+ELDER EDDIE SCRUGGS, 1627 Carroll Road, Harvest, AL 35749+MR. EARNEST L. WALLACE, 2018 Van Cleave, Dallas, TX 75216

III. NOMINATING(Members whose terms expire in 2008)(1)MRS. KAREN AVERY, 9420 Layton Court Northeast, Albuquerque, NM 87111(1)DR. DAVID COLVARD, 428 Riverview Drive, Florence, AL 35630(1)REV. BRIAN HAYES, 9104 US Highway 68 West, Calvert City, KY 42029(1)REV. NATHAN SCOTT, 960 South Katy Road, Atoka, OK 74525(Members whose terms expire in 2009)(1)MS. SALLY SAIN, 37 Hilton Road, Fayetteville, TN 37334(1)REV. LISA SCOTT, 4509 Rogers Street, North Little Rock, AR 72118(Members whose terms expire in 2010)(1)MS. NANCY BEAN, 3510 Clubhouse Drive, Somerset, KY 42503(1)REV. MARK BARRON, 836 McArthur Street, Manchester, TN 37355(1)REV. EDDIE JENKINS, 826 S Miller Road, Valrico, FL 33594(1)MR. RONNIE PARKS, 62 Hughes Loop, Milan, TN 38358*Non-Cumberland Presbyterians+Cumberland Presbyterians in America
Numbers in parenthesis denote number of terms.

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IV. PLACE OF MEETING
THE STATED CLERK OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
THE MODERATOR OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
THE DIRECTOR OF WOMEN’S MINISTRIES OF THE BOARD OF MISSIONS

V. UNIFIED COMMITTEE ON THEOLOGY AND SOCIAL CONCERNS(Members whose terms expire in 2008)+REV. MARK CHAPMAN, PO Box 8302, Paducah, KY 42002+REV. ROBERT GREENWELL, 225 East 7th Street, Sturgis, KY 42450+ELDER JOE JORDAN, 209 Burwell Road, Harvest, AL 35749+REV. JACQUELINE LANG, 904 35th Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35491+REV. WILLIAM MONTAGUE, 417 Richwood North, Jackson, TN 38305(2)REV. STEVE MOSLEY, 1200 North Arkansas, Russellville, AR 72801+REV. BILLY TRIBBLE, 1202 South Evenside Avenue, Henderson, TX 75654(1)MR. JOHN WILSON, 3705 A Ferndale Avenue, Nashville, TN 37215(Members whose terms expire in 2009)(2)REV. PAUL CRISS, 6813 Salem Road, Lakeland, TN 38002(2)REV. MITZI MINOR, 875 South Cox, Memphis, TN 38104(2)REV. HOWARD RODGERS, 336 County Road 1216, Vinemont, AL 35179(Members whose terms expire in 2010)(1)REV. LANNY JOHNSON, 317 Liberty Lane, McMinnville, TN 37110+ELDER READUS LINTON, JR., 1305 Lincoln Street SW, Birmingham, AL 35211(1)REV. JOHN LOVELACE, 814 Crestwood Drive East, Evansville, IN 47715(1)REV. JANICE OVERTON, 3320 Pipeline Road, Birmingham, AL 35243+ELDER MARY THOMPSON, 4208 Kings Court, Nashville, TN 37218
President of Memphis Theological Seminary - Ex-officio Member

OTHER DENOMINATIONAL PERSONNEL
REPRESENTATIVES TO:
American Bible Society: REV. ROBERT D. RUSH, 1978 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
Caribbean and North American Area Council, World Alliance of Reformed Churches:
STATED CLERK ROBERT D. RUSH, 1978 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104(Members whose terms expire in 2008)(2)MS. CORNELIA SWAIN, 164 Alexander, Memphis, TN 38111*Non-Cumberland Presbyterians+Cumberland Presbyterians in America
Numbers in parenthesis denote number of terms.

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ASSEMBLY MEETINGS AND OFFICERS
Historical Review of the Stated Meetings and Officers of:
THE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERY, 1810-1813

Date		

Place

Moderator

Clerk

Members

1810, February..........................Sam McAdow’s House.........................Samuel McAdow............................... Young Ewing.....................3..................................................Dickson Co., TN
1810, March 20.........................Ridge Meeting-House,..........................Samuel McAdow............................... Young Ewing...................14..................................................Sumner Co., TN.
1810, October 23.......................Lebanon Meeting-House.......................Finis Ewing........................................ Young Ewing...................16
1811, March 19.........................Big Spring, Wilson Co., TN..................Robert Bell......................................... Young Ewing...................19
1811, October 9.........................Ridge Meeting-House...........................Thomas Calhoun................................ David Foster....................23
1812, April 7.............................Suggs Creek Meeting-House................Hugh Kirkpatrick............................... James B. Porter................28
1812, November 3.....................Lebanon, KY.........................................Finis Ewing........................................ Hugh Kirkpatrick.............22
1813, April 6.............................Beech Meeting-House...........................Robert Bell......................................... James B. Porter................34..................................................Sumner Co. TN
THE CUMBERLAND SYNOD, 1813-1828
1813, October 5.........................Beech Meeting-House...........................William McGee.................................. Finis Ewing......................13
1814, April 5.............................Suggs Creek..........................................David Foster....................................... James B. Porter................27
1815, October 17.......................Beech Meeting-House...........................William Barnett.................................. David Foster....................15
1816, October 15.......................Free Meeting-House, TN......................Thomas Calhoun................................ David Foster....................22
1817, October 21.......................Mt. Moriah, KY....................................Robert Donnell................................... Hugh Kirkpatrick.............27
1818, October 20.......................Big Spring, TN......................................Finis Ewing........................................ Robert Bell......................27
1819, October 19.......................Suggs Creek, TN...................................Samuel King....................................... William Barnett...............24
1820, October 17.......................Russellville, KY....................................Thomas Calhoun................................ William Moore................30
1821, Third Tues. in Oct...........Russellville, KY......................................Minutes not recorded
1822, October 15.......................Beech Meeting-House...........................James B. Porter.................................. David Foster....................47
1823, October 21.......................Russellville, KY....................................John Barnett....................................... Aaron Alexander..............48
1824, October 19.......................Cane Creek, TN....................................Samuel King....................................... William Moore................68
1825, October 18 ....................Princeton, KY........................................William Barnett.................................. Hiram McDaniel..............76
1826, Third Tues. in Oct...........Russellville, KY......................................Minutes not recorded
1827, November 20...................Russellville, KY....................................James S. Guthrie................................ Laban Jones.....................63
1828, October 21.......................Franklin, TN..........................................Hiram A. Hunter................................. Richard Beard..................94
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, 1829-

1829, May 19............................Princeton, KY........................................Thomas Calhoun................................ F. R. Cossitt.....................26
1830, May 18............................Princeton, KY........................................James B. Porter.................................. F. R. Cossitt.....................36
1831, May 17............................Princeton, KY........................................Alex Chapman................................... F. R. Cossitt.....................34
1832, May 15............................Nashville, TN........................................F. R. Cossitt........................................ F. R. Cossitt.....................36
1833, May 21............................Nashville, TN........................................Samuel King....................................... F. R. Cossitt.....................35
1834, May 20............................Nashville, TN........................................Thomas Calhoun................................ James Smith.....................48
1835, May 19............................Princeton, KY........................................Sam King........................................... James Smith.....................42
1836, May 17............................Nashville, TN........................................Reuben Burrow.................................. James Smith.....................43
1837, May 16............................Lebanon, TN.........................................Robert Donnell................................... James Smith.....................49
1838, May 15............................Princeton, KY........................................Hiram A. Hunter................................. James Smith.....................47
1840, May 19............................Elkton, KY............................................ Reuben Burrow................................. James Smith.....................55
1841, May 18............................Owensboro, KY....................................William Ralston................................. C. G. McPherson.............56
1842, May 17............................Owensboro, KY....................................Milton Bird........................................ C. G. McPherson.............57
1843, May 16............................Owensboro, KY....................................A. M. Bryan....................................... C. G. McPherson.............68
1845, May 20............................Lebanon, TN.........................................Richard Beard.................................... C. G. McPherson.............95
1846, May 19............................Owensboro, KY....................................M. H. Bone......................................... C. G. McPherson.............86
1847, May 18............................Lebanon, Ohio.......................................Hiram A. Hunter................................. C. G. McPherson.............71
1848, May 16............................Memphis, TN........................................Milton Bird........................................ C. G. McPherson...........100
1849, May 16............................Princeton, KY........................................John L. Smith..................................... C. G. McPherson.............75
1850, May 21............................Clarksville, TN......................................Reuben Burrow.................................. Milton Bird....................102
1851, May 20............................Pittsburgh, PA........................................Milton Bird........................................ Milton Bird......................71
1852, May 18............................Nashville, TN........................................David Lowry...................................... Milton Bird....................107
1853, May 17............................Princeton, KY........................................H. S. Porter......................................... Milton Bird....................108
1854, May 16............................Memphis, TN........................................Isaac Shook........................................ Milton Bird....................112
1855, May 15............................Lebanon, TN.........................................M. H. Bone......................................... Milton Bird....................101
1856, May 15............................Louisville, KY.......................................Milton Bird........................................ Milton Bird......................99
1857, May 21............................Lexington, MO......................................Carson P. Reed................................... Milton Bird....................106
1858, May 20............................Huntsville, AL.......................................Felix Johnson..................................... Milton Bird....................124
1859, May 19............................Evansville, IN.......................................T. B. Wilson....................................... Milton Bird....................131
1860, May 17............................Nashville, TN........................................S. G. Burney....................................... Milton Bird....................168
1861, May 16............................St. Louis, MO........................................A. E. Cooper...................................... Milton Bird......................51
1862, May 15............................Owensboro, KY....................................P. G. Rea............................................. Milton Bird......................58
1863, May 21............................Alton, IL................................................Milton Bird........................................ Milton Bird......................73
1864, May 19............................Lebanon, OH.........................................Jesse Anderson................................... Milton Bird......................65
1865, May 18............................Evansville, IN.......................................Hiram Douglas................................... Milton Bird......................78
1866, May 17............................Owensboro, KY....................................Richard Beard.................................... Milton Bird....................155
1867, May 16............................Memphis, TN........................................J. B. Mitchell...................................... Milton Bird....................176
1868, May 21............................Lincoln, IL............................................G. W. Mitchell.................................... Milton Bird....................184
1869, May 20............................Murfreesboro, TN.................................S. T. Anderson.................................... Milton Bird....................173
1870, May 19............................Warrensburg, MO..................................J. C. Provine....................................... Milton Bird....................167

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Date		 Place
Moderator
Clerk
Members
1871, May 18........................Nashville, TN........................................ J. B. Logan............................................... Milton Bird............................173
1872, May 16........................Evansville, IN....................................... C. H. Bell................................................. Milton Bird............................182
1873, May 15........................Huntsville, AL....................................... J. W. Poindexter....................................... John Frizzell..........................165
1874, May 21........................Springfield, MO.................................... T. C. Blake............................................... John Frizzell..........................185
1875, May 20........................Jefferson, TX......................................... W. S. Campbell........................................ John Frizzell..........................169
1876, May 18........................Bowling Green, KY.............................. J. M. Gill.................................................. John Frizzell..........................184
1877, May 17........................Lincoln, IL............................................ A. B. Miller............................................. John Frizzell..........................171
1878, May 16........................Lebanon, TN......................................... D. E. Bushnell......................................... John Frizzell..........................205
1879, May 15........................Memphis, TN........................................ J. S. Grider............................................... John Frizzell..........................143
1880, May 20........................Evansville, IN....................................... A. Templeton........................................... John Frizzell..........................194
1881, May 19........................Austin, TX............................................. W. J. Darby.............................................. John Frizzell..........................187
1882, May 18........................Huntsville, AL....................................... S. H. Buchanan........................................ John Frizzell..........................188
1883, May 17........................Nashville, TN........................................ A. J. McGlumphey.................................. T. C. Blake.............................204
1884, May 15........................McKeesport, PA.................................... John Frizzell............................................ T. C. Blake.............................148
1885, May 21........................Bentonville, AR.................................... G. T. Stainback........................................ T. C. Blake.............................185
1886, May 20........................Sedalia, MO.......................................... E. B. Crisman.......................................... T. C. Blake.............................193
1887, May 19........................Covington, OH...................................... Nathan Green........................................... T. C. Blake.............................187
1888, May 17........................Waco, TX.............................................. W. H. Black............................................. T. C. Blake.............................217
1889, May 16........................Kansas City, MO................................... J. M. Hubbert........................................... T. C. Blake.............................217
1890, May 15........................Union City, TN...................................... E. G. McLean.......................................... T. C. Blake.............................220
1891, May 21........................Owensboro, KY.................................... E. F. Beard............................................... T. C. Blake.............................213
1892, May 19........................Memphis, TN........................................ W. T. Danley............................................ T. C. Blake.............................229
1893, May 18........................Little Rock, AR..................................... W. S. Ferguson......................................... T. C. Blake.............................226
1894, May 17........................Eugene, OR........................................... F. R. Earle................................................ T. C. Blake.............................167
1895, May 16........................Meridian, MS........................................ M. B. DeWitt........................................... T. C. Blake.............................208
1896, May 21........................Birmingham, AL................................... A. W. Hawkins......................................... J. M. Hubbert.........................200
1897, May 20........................Chicago, IL............................................ H. S. Williams......................................... J. M. Hubbert.........................224
1898, May 19........................Marshall, MO........................................ H. H. Norman.......................................... J. M. Hubbert.........................221
1899, May 18........................Denver, CO........................................... J. M. Halsell............................................. J. M. Hubbert.........................181
1900, May 17........................Chattanooga, TN .................................. H. C. Bird................................................ J. M. Hubbert.........................230
1901, May 16........................West Point, MS..................................... E. E. Morris............................................. J. M. Hubbert.........................226
1902, May 15........................Springfield, MO.................................... S. M. Templeton...................................... J. M. Hubbert.........................255
1903, May 21........................Nashville, TN........................................ R. M. Tinnon........................................... J. M. Hubbert.........................247
1904, May 19........................Dallas, TX............................................. W. E. Settle.............................................. J. M. Hubbert.........................251
1905, May 18........................Fresno, CA............................................ J. B. Hail.................................................. J. M. Hubbert.........................249
1906, May 17........................Decatur, IL............................................ Ira Landrith.............................................. J. M. Hubbert.........................279
1906, May 24........................Decatur, IL............................................ J. L. Hudgins........................................... T. H. Padgett..........................106
1907, May 17........................Dickson, TN.......................................... A. N. Eshman.......................................... J. L. Goodknight....................140
1908, May 21........................Corsicana, TX....................................... F. H. Prendergast..................................... J. L. Goodknight....................136
1909, May 20........................Bentonville, AR.................................... J. T. Barbee.............................................. J. L. Goodknight....................142
1910, May 19........................Dickson, TN.......................................... J. H. Fussell............................................. J. L. Goodknight....................144
1911, May 18........................Evansville, IN....................................... J. W. Duvall............................................. J. L. Goodknight....................109
1912, May 16........................Warrensburg, MO.................................. J. D. Lewis............................................... J. L. Goodknight....................119
1913, May 15........................Bowling Green, KY.............................. J. H. Milholland....................................... J. L. Goodknight....................112
1914, May 21........................Wagoner, OK......................................... F. A. Brown.............................................. J. L. Goodknight....................105
1915, May 20........................Memphis, TN........................................ William Clark.......................................... D. W. Fooks...........................116
1916, May 18........................Birmingham, AL................................... J. L. Price................................................. D. W. Fooks...........................125
1917, May 17........................Lincoln, IL............................................ F. A. Seagle.............................................. D. W. Fooks...........................102
1918, May 16........................Dallas, TX............................................. C. H. Walton............................................ D. W. Fooks...........................117
1919, May 15........................Fayetteville, AR.................................... J. H. Zwingle........................................... D. W. Fooks...........................101
1920, May 15........................McKenzie, TN....................................... J. E. Cortner............................................. D. W. Fooks...........................123
1921, May 19........................Greenfield, MO..................................... Judge John B. Tally................................. D. W. Fooks...........................108
1922, May 18........................Greeneville, TN..................................... Hugh S. McCord...................................... D. W. Fooks...........................102
1923, May 17........................Fairfield, IL........................................... P. F. Johnson, D. D.................................. D. W. Fooks...........................105
1924, May 15........................Austin, TX............................................. D. M. McAnulty...................................... D. W. Fooks.............................93
1925, May 21........................Nashville, TN........................................ W. E. Morrow.......................................... D. W. Fooks...........................114
1926, May 20........................Columbus, MS...................................... I. K. Floyd............................................... D. W. Fooks...........................111
1927, May 19........................Lakeland, FL......................................... T. A. DeVore............................................ D. W. Fooks.............................97
1928, May 21........................Jackson, TN........................................... J. L. Hudgins........................................... D. W. Fooks.............................97
1929, May 16........................Princeton, KY........................................ H. C. Walton............................................ D. W. Fooks.............................98
1930, May 15........................Olney, TX.............................................. O. A. Barbee............................................ D. W. Fooks.............................92
1931, May 21........................Evansville, IN....................................... J. L. Elliot................................................ D. W. Fooks.............................98
1932, May 19........................Chattanooga, TN................................... G. G. Halliburton..................................... D. W. Fooks...........................104
1933, June 14........................Memphis, TN........................................ W. B. Cunningham.................................. D. W. Fooks.............................94
1934, June 14........................Springfield, MO.................................... A. C. DeForest......................................... D. W. Fooks...........................103
1935, June 13........................McKenzie, TN....................................... C. A. Davis.............................................. D. W. Fooks...........................104
1936, June 18........................San Antonio, TX................................... E. K. Reagin............................................ D. W. Fooks...........................100
1937, June 16........................Knoxville, TN....................................... George E. Coleman................................. D. W. Fooks...........................109
1938, June 16........................Russellville, AR.................................... D. D. Dowell........................................... D. W. Fooks...........................117
1939, June 15........................Marshall, MO........................................ E. R. Ramer............................................. D. W. Fooks...........................126
1940, June 13........................Cookeville, TN...................................... Keith T. Postlethwaite............................. D. W. Fooks...........................116
1941, June 19........................Denton, TX........................................... L. L. Thomas........................................... D. W. Fooks...........................120
1942, June 18........................McKenzie, TN....................................... George W. Burroughs.............................. D. W. Fooks...........................108
1943, June 17........................Paducah, KY......................................... A. A. Collins............................................ D. W. Fooks.............................94
1944, June 15........................Bowling Green, KY.............................. I. M. Vaughn............................................ D. W. Fooks.............................94
1945, May 31........................Lewisburg, TN...................................... S. T. Byars............................................... Wayne Wiman.......................103
1946, June 13........................Birmingham, AL................................... C. R. Matlock.......................................... Wayne Wiman.......................105
1947, June 12........................Knoxville, TN....................................... Morris Pepper.......................................... Wayne Wiman.......................108

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Date		
Place
Moderator
Clerk
Members
1948, June 17...................... Nashville, TN...................................Paul F. Brown................................................. Wayne Wiman......................105
1949, June 16...................... Muskogee, OK..................................Blake Warren.................................................. Wayne Wiman......................109
1950, June 15...................... Los Angeles, CA...............................L. P. Turnbow................................................. Wayne Wiman........................98
1951, June 14...................... Longview, TX...................................John E. Gardner............................................. Wayne Wiman......................105
1952, June 12...................... Memphis, TN....................................Emery A. Newman......................................... Wayne Wiman......................120
1953, June 18...................... Gadsden, AL.....................................Charles L. Lehning, Jr.................................... Wayne Wiman......................107
1954, June 17...................... Dyersburg, TN..................................John S. Smith................................................. Wayne Wiman......................124
1955, June 16...................... Lubbock, TX.....................................Ernest C. Cross.............................................. Shaw Scates..........................118
1956, June 21...................... Cookeville, TN.................................Hubert Morrow.............................................. Shaw Scates..........................118
1957, June 21...................... Evansville, IN...................................William T. Ingram, Jr..................................... Shaw Scates..........................119
1958, June 18...................... Birmingham, AL...............................Wayne Wiman................................................ Shaw Scates..........................116
1959, June 17...................... Springfield, MO................................Virgil T. Weeks............................................... Shaw Scates..........................120
1960, June 15...................... Nashville, TN...................................Arleigh G. Matlock........................................ Shaw Scates..........................130
1961, June 21...................... Florence, AL.....................................Ollie W. McClung.......................................... Shaw Scates..........................126
1962, June 20...................... Little Rock, AR.................................Eugene L. Warren.......................................... Shaw Scates..........................126
1963, June 19...................... Austin, TX........................................Franklin Chesnut............................................ Shaw Scates..........................117
1964, June 17...................... Chattanooga, TN...............................Vaughn Fults.................................................. Shaw Scates..........................123
1965, June 16...................... San Francisco, CA............................Thomas Forester............................................. Shaw Scates..........................114
1966, June 15...................... Memphis, TN....................................John W. Sparks............................................... Shaw Scates..........................124
1967, June 21...................... Paducah, KY.....................................Raymon Burroughs........................................ Shaw Scates..........................123
1968, June 19...................... Oklahoma City, OK..........................Loyce S. Estes................................................ Shaw Scates..........................115
1969, June 18...................... San Antonio, TX...............................J. David Hester............................................... Shaw Scates..........................116
1970, June 17...................... Knoxville, TN...................................L. C. Waddle.................................................. Shaw Scates..........................116
1971, June 16...................... Jackson, TN......................................E. Thach Shauf............................................... Shaw Scates..........................116
1972, June 19...................... Kansas City, MO..............................Claude D. Gilbert........................................... Shaw Scates..........................110
1973, June 18...................... Ft. Worth, TX....................................Thomas H. Campbell..................................... Shaw Scates..........................101
1974, June 17...................... Bowling Green, KY..........................David A. Brown............................................. Shaw Scates..........................116
1975, June 16...................... McKenzie, TN..................................Roy E. Blakeburn........................................... Shaw Scates..........................120
1976, June 21...................... Tulsa, OK.........................................Hubert W. Covington..................................... T. V. Warnick........................115
1977, June 30...................... Tampa, FL.........................................Fred W. Bryson.............................................. T. V. Warnick........................122
1978, June 19...................... McKenzie, TN..................................Jose Fajardo................................................... T. V. Warnick........................120
1979, June 18...................... Albuquerque, NM.............................James C. Gilbert............................................. T. V. Warnick........................126
1980, June 16...................... Evansville, IN...................................Robert L. Hull................................................ T. V. Warnick........................126
1981, June 15...................... Denton, TX.......................................W. Jean Richardson........................................ T. V. Warnick........................126
1982, June 21...................... Owensboro, KY................................W. A. Rawlins................................................ T. V. Warnick........................124
1983, June 20...................... Birmingham, AL...............................Robert G. Forester.......................................... T. V. Warnick........................127
1984, June 11...................... Chattanooga, TN...............................C. Ray Dobbins.............................................. T. V. Warnick........................125
1985, June 17...................... Lexington, KY..................................Virgil H. Todd................................................ Roy E. Blakeburn.................125
1986, June 23...................... Odessa, TX.......................................James W. Knight............................................ Roy E. Blakeburn.................125
1987, June 15...................... Louisville, KY..................................Wilbur S. Wood.............................................. Roy E. Blakeburn.................125
1988, June 6........................ Tulsa, OK.........................................Beverly St. John............................................. Robert Prosser......................119
1989, June 12...................... Knoxville, TN...................................William Rustenhaven, Jr................................ Robert Prosser........................96
1990, June 25...................... Ft. Worth, TX....................................Thomas D. Campbell..................................... Robert Prosser........................88
1991, June 24...................... Paducah, KY.....................................Floyd T. Hensley, Jr........................................ Robert Prosser......................106
1992, June 22...................... Jackson, TN......................................John David Hall............................................. Robert Prosser......................102
1993, June 21...................... Little Rock, AR.................................Robert M. Shelton.......................................... Robert Prosser......................100
1994, June 20...................... Albuquerque, NM.............................Donald C. Alexander...................................... Robert Prosser......................100
1995, June 19...................... Nashville, TN...................................Clinton O. Buck............................................. Robert Prosser......................102
1996, June 17...................... Huntsville, AL..................................Merlyn A. Alexander...................................... Robert Prosser........................95
1997, April 11..................... Nashville, TN...................................Merlyn A. Alexander...................................... Robert Prosser........................80
1997, June 16...................... Louisville, KY..................................W. Lewis Wynn.............................................. Robert Prosser........................95
1998, June 15...................... Chattanooga, TN...............................Masaharu Asayama........................................ Robert Prosser........................97
1999, June 21...................... Memphis, TN....................................Gwendolyn Roddye....................................... Marjorie Shannon...................96
2000, June 19...................... Bowling Green, KY..........................Bob G. Roberts.............................................. Robert D. Rush.......................96
2001, June 18...................... Odessa, TX.......................................Randolph Jacob.............................................. Robert D. Rush.......................88
2002, June 17...................... Paducah, KY.....................................Bert L. Owen.................................................. Robert D. Rush.......................95
2003, June 23...................... Knoxville, TN...................................Charles McCaskey......................................... Robert D. Rush.......................96
2004, June 21...................... Irving, TX.........................................Edward G. Sims............................................. Robert D. Rush.......................87
2005, June 27...................... Franklin, TN.....................................Linda H. Glenn............................................... Robert D. Rush.......................91
2006, June 18...................... Birmingham, AL...............................Donald Hubbard............................................. Robert D. Rush.......................87
2007, June 18...................... Hot Springs, AR...............................Frank Ward, Rose Mary Magrill.................... Robert D. Rush.......................84

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GENERAL REGULATIONS
A. The Assembly’s Standing Rules
1. MEETINGS. The General Assembly shall meet annually on the third or fourth Monday of June at two
o’clock in the afternoon to organize, elect a moderator and transact business. The Assembly shall closeon Thursday or Friday of the same week.
2. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT FOR ELDER COMMISSIONERS. Elder commissioners must be
active members of the session of the church to which they belong.
3. YOUTH ADVISORY DELEGATES. Each presbytery is eligible to elect two non-voting youth advisorydelegates. Advisory delegates have full rights as members of standing and select committees. Youthadvisory delegates should be 15 through 19 years old.
4. OFFICIAL FORMS. The stated clerks of the various presbyteries may certify commissioners and youth
advisory delegates to the GeneralAssembly either by the form provided by the Office of the GeneralAssemblyor via electronic methods.
5. ELECTION OF MODERATOR. The procedure for electing a moderator shall be as follows: Nominations
shall be from the floor. One nominating speech not exceeding ten minutes shall be permitted on behalfof each nominee. When there is more than one nominee the election shall be by ballot. A committee
appointed by the Stated Clerk shall receive the ballots, count them under the supervision of the Clerk,and shall certify the vote. If there are more than two nominees and no nominee receives a majorityof the votes cast, the vote shall be taken in the same manner on those leading nominees who together
received a majority of the total vote cast on the preceding ballot.
6. ELECTION OF VICE MODERATOR. The General Assembly may elect a vice-moderator. Nominations
may be made by any member of the Assembly. The vice-moderator shall perform the duties of themoderator in the absence or disability of the moderator or in the case of a vacancy in the office ofmoderator, and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to the office of vice-moderator by
the Moderator or the Assembly.
7. PROGRAM COMMITTEE. The Program Committee shall consist of the Retiring Moderator, StatedClerk, Pastor Host, and an elected representative of each board, and a representative of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Women’s Ministry. The committee shall meet not later than February 15.
8. REFERRALS. The Stated Clerk, in consultation with the Retiring Moderator, shall refer all items
before the Assembly. Commissioners and advisory delegates shall be provided with copies of referrals
in advance of the Assembly.
9. STANDING COMMITTEES. The Retiring Moderator, in consultation with the Stated Clerk, shallappoint all standing committees. Committee reports duplicated and in the hands of commissioners shallbe considered as having been presented. Those presenting committee reports shall have the opportunity
to make remarks and give explanation, such presentations not to exceed ten minutes.
10. ORDER FOR CONSIDERING REPORTS. Reports of all standing and special committees, with the
exception of the Nominating Committee, shall be considered in the order in which they are filed with
the Stated Clerk. The Moderator and the Stated Clerk may recommend exceptions to this rule.
11. STANDING COMMITTEES NAMED. The standing committees of the General Assembly shall be
as follows: Judiciary, Children’s Home/Bethel College, Memphis Theological Seminary/HistoricalFoundation, Missions/Commission on Ministry/Commission on Chaplains, Christian Education/
Stewardship, Program Planning, Theology and Social Concerns. The Moderator may, with the consent
of the General Assembly, appoint such special committees as are needed. All General Assemblycommittees are required to hear board representatives and team leaders if such hearings are requested.
When a General Assembly Standing Committee is seeking information regarding an issue dealt within more than one report it may invite representatives of those agencies to be present at the same time.
Committees shall write out all recommendations verbatim in their reports.
12. CHANGES AFFECTING THE WHOLE CHURCH. When far-reaching changes in programs and/or
policies are recommended by a standing committee, the committee shall recommend that the proposals
be referred for study by the Ministry Council and the agency affected before they become final. If serious
consequences are discovered, the Ministry Council and the agency affected may delay implementation
until the next General Assembly.
13. RESOLUTIONS. All resolutions related in any way to the general enterprise of the Church shall bereferred to appropriate standing committees for recommendations to the Assembly. All such resolutions
shall be presented for referral before the close of business on Tuesday morning.
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General Regulations shall be considered except by suspension of the same. The General regulations
may be amended or suspended by a two-thirds vote of members voting. The vote of the Assembly on
all questions requiring more than a majority vote shall be recorded in the minutes.
15. CASES NOT PROVIDED FOR IN THE GENERAL REGULATIONS. In cases not provided for in the
General Regulations, the Assembly shall be governed by the Rules of Order of the Confession of Faithand by Roberts Rules of Order (Revised).
B. The Committee on Nominations
1. The Nominating Committee shall be composed of ten members, one minister and one lay person fromeach of the five synods. Members shall be selected from different presbyteries within the synod if
possible.
2. Members will be elected by the General Assembly for one three year term and are not eligible forreelection.
3. Presbyteries and/or Synods may recommend persons to serve on the General Assembly’s Committee
on Nominations. Such recommendations shall reach the office of the Stated Clerk no later thanFebruary 1, and shall be presented to the existing Nominating Committee as recommendations for its
consideration in making nominations for elections to the General Assembly’s Nominating Committee.
4. The Nominating Committee shall meet not earlier than February 15 each year.
5. It shall be the duty of this Committee to:a. Review the file of available personnel and to nominate to the General Assembly qualified persons
to fill all vacancies. The Committee shall not be limited to persons named in data on file, but shallbe expected to obtain as much information concerning prospective nominees as is available tothem.
b. The personal consent of every new nominee must be obtained before nomination and election are
valid. A signed consent form not more than one year old shall be considered personal consent.
c. The report of the Committee shall list the names of nominees, the presbytery if a minister, and thepresbytery and local congregation if a lay person.
6. Any commissioner to the Assembly may make a nomination from the floor provided consent of thenominee has been obtained.
7. The Stated Clerk shall make available a suitable form on which recommendations may be made and on
which background and qualifications of persons who qualify for board and agency membership may
be stated.
8. Presbytery moderators and stated clerks shall be asked to assist in the securing of names and data
concerning persons who may be qualified to serve on the Ministry Council, the Advisory Committeesof Boards and Agencies, and the governing boards of Institutions. They shall file this information
with the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly. The number of names shall not be less than one forevery thousand active members, or a fraction thereof, in a presbytery. This file shall be available to
the General Assembly for its use.
C. The Moderator
1.

2.
3.

4.
5.
6.

The Moderator of the General Assembly is the titular head of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
during the tenure of the office and has great opportunity for service in the Church. The Moderator
receives a precious gift; i.e., the freedom to go anywhere and to listen to the mind, heart, and spirit ofthe denomination and to speak with and to the Church.
The office of Moderator has great honor and respect, and the person elected to the Office is a priest,
prophet, and pastor of the Church at large. The Moderator prays with and for the work of the Spirit of
God in the life of the denomination at every opportunity.
The Moderator of the General Assembly is a representative of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
wherever God leads. The Moderator participates in the life and work of the Denomination, as far
as possible, and pays particular attention to ecumenical relations, especially with the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church in America.
The Moderator represents the General Assembly as an officer of the Assembly and as an ordained
person.
The Moderator speaks from knowledge of the actions of General Assembly and may interpret theactions of the Assembly as a responsible representative. The Moderator has authority to speak for the
Church only as an ordained representative elected to the office of Moderator for one year.
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judicatories to observe the life and work of the Denomination at every level. The Moderator is an
ex-officio member of every agency of the General Assembly. The Moderator is a member of theGeneral Assembly Council for two years; during the tenure in office and for the year following thetenure.
7. The Moderator is the chair person of the General Assembly Program Planning Committee, a memberof the Place of Meeting Committee, and serves wherever the Assembly requests.
8. The role and functions of the Moderator during the sessions of the General Assembly are described in
the Constitution and Rules of Order of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church/ Cumberland Presbyterian
Church in America.
9. The Moderator observes the places and times God is calling the Church to service, assesses the needfor a Denominational response to God’s call, and reports items that concern the General Assembly for
his/her experience of service and capabilities for ministry.
10. Judicatories, congregations, and others are urged to invite the Moderator to represent the General
Assembly and to share in the witness of the Church.
11. An allowance for part of the expenses of the Moderator is administered by the Stated Clerk. The
Moderator and the person issuing an invitation will agree in advance on arrangements to pay travel
expenses.
12. The Moderator wears the official cross and stoles of the office during the term of office. A gavel anda replica of the Moderator’s cross is presented to the Moderator upon retirement from the office.
D. The Assembly Stated Clerk
1.

The Definition and Authority of the Stated Clerk’s Officea. The Stated Clerk of the General Assembly shall be the Principal Executive Officer of the General
Assembly.
b. The Stated Clerk shall be primarily concerned with the spiritual life of the Church and withmaintaining and strengthening a united witness.
c. The Stated Clerk shall assume specific responsibility for assuring the orderly governance of the
Church in accordance with the Constitution, Rules of Order and Rules of Discipline.
d. The Stated Clerk shall be the servant of the General Assembly and shall represent the interests of
the General Assembly in regard to all judicatories, boards, and other agencies of the Church andorganizations outside the Church by responding to requests for (1) official records of the General
Assembly actions, (2) interpretations of its actions, and (3) personal representations where an
official of the General Assembly is needed. In cases of emergency (when resignations of acommittee, commission, or board impairs the ability of the entity to function) the Moderator may
appoint the Stated Clerk to act, until the General Assembly Council or the General Assembly
meets.
e. The Stated Clerk shall serve as the official representative of the Cumberland Presbyterian Churchin ecumenical relationships.
f. The Stated Clerk shall be the officer authorized to sign all documents on behalf of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church with regard to litigation, to select and employ legal counsel and to enter into
litigation on behalf of the church.
g. The Stated Clerk shall be elected by the General Assembly for a term of four years. The regularterm of office shall begin on January 1 and expire on December 31. There shall be no limit to
the number of terms to which one individual may be elected. The nominating committee shallmake nominations when the Stated Clerk’s term expires. Nominations may also be made from thefloor. If the office becomes vacant, the clerk declines to be re-nominated or is unacceptable to thenominating committee for renomination, a search shall be conducted by the Ministry Council anda nominee reported to the General Assembly by the Ministry Council. If the Stated Clerk resigns
or becomes unable to serve between meetings of the Assembly, the Ministry Council shall assume
the responsibilities and authorities of the office and arrange for their fulfillment.
2.
Duties of the Stated Clerk
The Stated Clerk shall perform such duties as prescribed in the Constitution. Additionally and/or
specifically the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly shall:a. Make suitable arrangements for General Assembly meetings.
(1) Call meetings of the place of meeting committee.
(2) Receive meeting invitations and research possible meeting sites.
		(3) Contract for facilities.
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2007(5) Prepare and distribute an information form to be completed by commissioners for theModerator’s use in making committee appointments.
		(6) Prepare and distribute preliminary minutes and an agenda for the meeting.
		(7) Advise the moderator in the appointment of committees.
		(8) Refer all items before the Assembly to the appropriate committee.
		(9) Schedule space for committee meetings and all general sessions of the General Assembly.
		(10) Provide for printing and other communication needs of the General Assembly while insession.
b. Maintain official records of the General Assembly.
		(1) Supervise the recording of accurate minutes of General Assembly meetings and actions.
		(2) Publish and distribute the minutes of each meeting.
		(3) File the minutes of each meeting with the Historical Foundation as a permanent record.
		(4) Respond to inquiries concerning actions of the General Assembly.
		(5) Maintain and update annually the Digest of General Assembly actions.
c. Maintain a communications office for the General Assembly.
		(1) Prepare and disseminate a summary of actions of the General Assembly.
		(2) Receive, respond to and, when appropriate, refer to the proper judicatory, board, or other			
agency all communications to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
		(3) Receive official memorials, resolutions, appeals, dissents, protests, references and other			communications for presentation to the General Assembly.
d. Maintain a name and address file on congregations, session clerks, pastors and other leadership		
of congregations with statistical information about congregations, presbyteries and synods.
		(1) Mail official report forms to session clerks by December 1 each year.
		(2) Receive such reports and cause to be published a record of information received.
		(3) Distribute such published information to all ministers, sessions clerks, and others who have an			official relationship with the General Assembly.
		(4) Provide information upon request to all who present a proper request.
e. Provide representation on the GeneralAssembly Council and support services for all GeneralAssembly		
agencies not represented by a principal executive officer on the General Assembly Council.
		(1) Schedule meetings as requested or as required to fulfill General Assembly directives.
		(2) Provide accounting support services for commissions, committees and task forces.
		(3) Coordinate reporting to assure complete consideration of work and responsibilities			
assuring that budgeting procedures are followed and that reports are in proper form and			adequately communicate essential information.
		(4) Represent the interests of the GeneralAssembly commissions, committees and task forces before			the Ministry Council.
		(5) Hold, report annually, and distribute as authorized by the General Assembly or the MinistryCouncil the Contingency Fund and all other General Assembly Funds not entrusted to thecare of a General Assembly board or other agency.
f. Represent the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in establishing and maintaining relations with other		churches particularly those of the presbyterian and reformed tradition.
		(1) Serve as an official delegate to the Caribbean and North American Area Council of the World			
Alliance of Reformed Churches.
		(2) Communicate with clerks of presbyterian and reformed churches about common concerns.
		(3) Establish and maintain friendly relations with other churches to the extent possible.
		(4) Give special attention to sustaining vital relationships with the Cumberland Presbyterian			
Church in America.
g. Represent the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in all litigation affecting the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church.
		(1) Sign all documents on behalf of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church with regard to
litigation.
		(2) Select and employ legal counsel.
		(3) Enter into litigation or take such other appropriate action as is deemed necessary and proper
to serve the best interests of the name and assets of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
		(4) Call the Judiciary Committee into session or by other means secure the advice of thecommittee on weighty matters.
h. Communicate with presbyteries and synods on behalf of the General Assembly.
		(1) Communicate to presbytery and synod clerks the actions and requirements of General			Assembly that relate to those judicatories.

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17(2) Provide training sessions for presbytery and synod clerks and orientations for General
Assembly commissioners.
(3) Attend meetings of presbyteries and synods periodically.
(4) Be available upon the request of presbyteries or synods to explain General Assembly actions
or requirements.
Provide support services for the Moderator of the General Assembly.
E. Engrossing Clerk

An Engrossing Clerk shall be elected by the General Assembly for a term of four years to serve during
meetings of the General Assembly and to serve as Stated Clerk pro tempore during the meetings of theAssembly in the event the Stated Clerk is absent or unable to serve. The regular term of office shall begin on
January 1 and expire on December 31. There shall be no limit to the number of terms the Engrossing Clerk
may serve. The Nominating Committee shall make nominations regarding the election of the Engrossing
Clerk when the term expires or the office becomes vacant. This provision does not preclude nominations
from the floor of the General Assembly.
F. The Assembly Year and Reporting
1.
2.

3.

4.
5.
6.

7.

The General Assembly year shall be the same as the calendar year.
The Stated Clerk of the General Assembly shall mail to session clerks statistical forms for reporting
congregational data on December 1 of each year. Session clerks shall mail the completed forms to presbytery
clerks by February 1 of each year. The composite statistical report for all congregations of a presbytery shallbe mailed by the presbytery clerk to the Clerk of the General Assembly by February 10 of each year.
All agencies of the General Assembly, with the exception of institutions on the academic year, are directed
to close their books as soon after December 31 as possible, but not later than January 31 of the following
year, and deliver 2 copies (letter size) of their report, along with a copy on computer diskette, if possible, tothe Stated Clerk not later than March 15. Reports should be written as concisely as possible and yet reflect
the total work of the agency and signed by two board/executive officers. Institutions on the academic year
shall close their books at the end of their fiscal year and report by March 15 of the following year. Line
item budgets for the forthcoming year shall accompany board reports. All agencies funded directly fromOUO shall submit multi-year program budgets to the Ministry Council not later than November 1.
All supplementary board and agency materials and memorials shall be submitted to the General
Assembly Office not later than thirty (30) days prior to the Assembly.
All financial reports are to be condensed as much as possible, but must convey all essential information on
agency operation.
All financial records of monies or securities held by anyone in the name of the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church shall be audited by a certified public accountant. The audit shall be sufficient and the records
and securities are not to be submitted at the meeting of General Assembly. Two copies of the reportof the accountant are to be delivered to the Office of the General Assembly for review by the MinistryCouncil. [Boards and agencies with budget income of $100,000 or less are not required to have anaudit but to submit their books and financial statements to the Ministry CouncilAudit Committee annually.]
Each agency or person whose financial records require an audit shall be required to furnish a fidelity bond ofan adequate amount to protect all funds held by the agency or person, the cost of which shall be paid from theoperation expenses of the agency.
G. Agencies of the General Assembly

1.

Membershipa. The General Assembly shall fill all vacancies on its agencies.
b. The membership of the agencies of General Assembly shall be as follows:
The Ministry Council - 15 voting members (3 members from each Synod with no more than
9 clergy or laity members and no more than 9 members of either gender) and 6 Advisory
members (Stated Clerk, Moderator, Immediate Past Moderator and 3 youth ages 16-19 whenelected) Makeup of the Ministry Council should reflect that we are a Global Church.
		Memphis Theological Seminary - 24 members (11 non-Cumberland Presbyterians)		Stewardship, Foundation, and Benefits - 11 Advisory members
		Christian Education - 9 Advisory members
		
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Missions - 15 Advisory members (2 members from each of the 5 synods, 5 members elected atlarge, and no fewer than 6 of either sex)
Historical Foundation - 6 members (1 member from each of the 5 synods and 1 member elected atlarge, no two persons shall be elected from the same presbytery and the and representatives
from the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America)		
The Cumberland Presbyterian - 5 Advisory members
		General Assembly Commissions:			
Military Chaplains and Personnel - 3 members
			On the Ministry - 9 Advisory members
		General Assembly Committees:			
Joint Committee on Amendments - the members of the Judiciary Committee of the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church, five members of the Judiciary Committee of the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America.
Judiciary - 9 members (The Permanent Committee on Judiciary of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church will appoint five of its members to function on the Joint Committeeon Amendments.)
Nominating Committee - 10 members
			Place of Meeting - The Moderator, the Stated Clerk, & the Director of Women’s Ministries
			
Unified Committee on Theology and Social Concerns - 8 membersc. The tenure of office for agencies of the General Assembly shall be three years. Persons otherthan members of the Nominating Committee may be elected to succeed themselves twice, givinga total of not more than nine years. One year must elapse at the end of nine years before a nonCumberland Presbyterian is eligible to serve on the same board or permanent agency; two years
must elapse before a Cumberland Presbyterian is eligible to serve on the same board or permanent
agency, and one year must elapse before a Cumberland Presbyterian may serve on another board
or agency of the General Assembly.
d. No person shall be elected to serve concurrently on more than one agency.
e. No member who continues to meet the standard requirements for election or appointment to any
agency of the church shall be removed from membership except for misfeasance.
f. The members of agencies may be any member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in goodstanding in the presbytery or local congregation where membership is held. Persons serving inexecutive capacities of the General Assembly, or a person employed by an agency of the General
Assembly may not serve as a member of the board of the employing agency.
g. A majority of the membership of the Commission on the Ministry shall be active pastors.
h. At least one member of the Commission on Theology and Social Concerns shall be a Cumberland		Presbyterian member of the faculty of Memphis Theological Seminary.
i.
Resignations of members of General Assembly committees and commissions are effective when
delivered in writing to the Stated Clerk of General Assembly. Resignations from the incorporated
boards and agencies are effective when delivered in writing to the corporation’s secretary or
board chair, who shall immediately advise the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of theresignation.
2. The Permanent Committee on Judiciarya. The Committee shall be composed of nine members four of whom are to be ordained ministers
and three of whom are to be attorneys. The Permanent Committee on Judiciary of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church will appoint five of its members to function on the Joint Committee on
Amendments.
b. The Committee shall meet at least annually.
c. Stated Clerks of synods and presbyteries shall forward all memorials to the Stated Clerk of theGeneral Assembly immediately following their adoption. All memorials considered by theCommittee must be in the hands of the Clerk by April 15.
d. The opinion of the Committee on legal questions shall at any time be available to any agency,
judicatory, or person in the church. The request for an opinion of the committee shall be presented
in writing to the chairperson of the Committee. The chairperson shall secure the views of all
members of the Committee and write an opinion based on the majority views of the members.
		The opinion given shall be advisory only.
e. The Committee shall have one of its members in attendance at each meeting of the General
Assembly to advise with the Assembly, its officers and members, on all judicial questions. Upon
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The Committee when directed by the General Assembly, shall prepare proposed amendments to
the Constitution, Rules of Discipline, General Regulations, and Rules of Order, and shall submit
these in its report to the General Assembly.
H. The Assembly’s Minutes

1.

2.

A copy of the Assembly Minutes shall be sent upon request to ordained ministers, licentiates, candidates,
commissioners, clerks of sessions, agency members, schools of the church, synod and presbytery
clerks and to the Stated Clerk’s exchanges. Others desiring the minutes may purchase them from theResource Center.
Church sessions, presbyteries and synods should study the Minutes of the General Assembly in orderto implement actions and programs into the lower courts. Any errors found should immediately becalled to the attention of the Stated Clerk.
I. General Assembly Rulings

The General Assembly is the authority on all judicial matters; therefore, it shall be the duty of the Stated Clerk
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MEMORIAL ROLL OF MINISTERS•
IN MEMORY OF
THE FOLLOWING MINISTERS
WHO DIED IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORDTWO THOUSAND SIXNAMEPRESBYTERYDATEAppleby, Bob............................................. del Cristo . ............................................... 05/06/06
Brown, LaRoyce........................................ Red River ................................................ 01/07/06
Brown, Paul B............................................ West Tennessee ....................................... 05/29/06
Buerhaus, Charles E................................... Grace ..................................................... 02/23/06
Dickey, David............................................ Hope ..................................................... 02/11/06
Jolly, James H............................................ Cumberland . ........................................... 05/20/06
McReynolds, Paul...................................... West Tennessee ....................................... 03/21/06
Moss, Greg................................................. del Cristo . ............................................... 11/24/06
Pruitt, Charles F......................................... Grace ..................................................... 03/29/06
Rogers, Melvin........................................... Red River ................................................ ??
Schreiber, Edwin D.................................... Nashville ................................................. 07/01/06
Smith, Leo.................................................. Arkansas . ................................................ 04/24/06
Woodall, Robert......................................... Nashville ................................................. 03/06
Wynne, Bill................................................ Arkansas . ................................................ 07/25/06

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LIVING GENERAL ASSEMBLY MODERATORS
2006—REV. DONALD HUBBARD, 2128 Campbell Station Road, Knoxville, TN 37932
2005—REV. LINDA H. GLENN, 619 N. 24th Avenue, Humboldt, TN 38343
2004—REV. EDWARD G. SIMS, 2161 N. Meadows Drive, Clarksville, TN 37043
2003—REV. CHARLES MCCASKEY, 679 Canter Lane, Cookeville, TN 38501
2002—REV. BERT OWEN, 605 Lake Scene Drive, Eddyville, KY 42038
2001—REV. RANDOLPH JACOB, 610 W. Adams Street, Broken Bow, OK 74728
1999—ELDER GWENDOLYN G. RODDYE, 3728 Wittenham Drive, Knoxville, TN 37921-1080
1998—REV. MASAHARU ASAYAMA, 3-15-9 Higashi, Kunitachi-shi, Tokyo, JAPAN
1997—ELDER W. LEWIS WYNN, 102 Beverly Drive, Madison, TN 37115
1996—REV. MERLYN A. ALEXANDER, 80 N. Hampton Lane, Jackson, TN 38305
1995—REV. CLINTON O. BUCK, 4986 Warwick, Memphis, TN 38117
1994—REV. DONALD C. ALEXANDER, 2520 107 Cutoff, Greeneville, TN 37743
1993—REV. ROBERT M. SHELTON, 7128 Lakehurst Avenue, Dallas, TX 75230
1992—REV. JOHN DAVID HALL, 1407 Wellman Avenue NE, Huntsville, AL 35801
1990—REV. THOMAS D. CAMPBELL, 4032 Graham Oaks Court, Memphis, TN 38122
1989—REV. WILLIAM RUSTENHAVEN, Jr., 703 W. Burleson, Marshall, TX 75670
1988—ELDER BEVERLY ST. JOHN, 806 Evansdale Drive, Nashville, TN 37220
1987—ELDER WILBUR S. WOOD, Box 122, Palestine, AR 72372
1985—REV. VIRGIL H. TODD, 3095 E. Glengarry Road, Memphis, TN 38128
1982—REV. WILLIAM A. RAWLINS, 3100 Cook Lane, Longview, TX 75604
1981—REV. W. JEAN RICHARDSON, 7533 Lancashire, Powell, TN 37849
1980—REV. ROBERT L. HULL, Rt 2, 100 Timberlake Drive, McKenzie, TN 38201
1979—REV. JAMES C. GILBERT, 3720 West Biddison, Ft. Worth, TX 76109
1978—REV. JOSE FAJARDO, 101 Vanderbilt, Waxahachie, TX 75165
1975—REV. ROY E. BLAKEBURN, 111 Park Place, Greeneville, TN 37743
1969—REV. J. DAVID HESTER, 1212 Woodbury Court, Knoxville, TN 37922-6000
1968—REV. LOYCE S. ESTES, 502 S. Alley Street, Jefferson, TX 75657
1956—REV. HUBERT MORROW, 1320 S Miller Street, Apt 113, Wenatchee, WA 98801

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PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Assembly Meetings: Arlington Resort Hotel & Hot Springs Convention Center
Retiring Moderator: The Reverend Donald Hubbard
Host:			Arkansas Presbytery
Worship Director: The Reverend Steve Mosley
				Arkansas Presbytery
Music Director:		
Guitarist:			
Pianist:				

SUNDAY, JUNE 17, 2007
Location

Time		Event

Arlington Hotel

3:00 p.m.

Hot Springs CPC
2891 Airport Rd

6:00 p.m.

Orientation for Commissioners andYouth Advisory Delegates
Hot Springs CP Church BBQ

B or CFIRST DAY - MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2007
8:30 a.m.
- 1:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
Convention Center
2:00 p.m.
						
3:00 p.m.
		
3:15 p.m.
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
5:30 p.m.

Registration for Commissioners and Youth Advisory Delegates(GA OfficeBoard Room)
Orientation for Chairs and Co-Chairs
Mercury
World Missions Luncheon
Crystal Ballroom
Youth Advisory Delegate Orientation - Frank Ward
Mercury
Opening Worship
The Retiring Moderator: The Reverend Don Hubbard
Presbytery of East Tennessee
Worship Director: The Reverend Steve Mosley
Break for Commissioners to move to Commissioners’
Section for business session
Constitution of General Assembly
Report of the Credentials Committee
Election of Moderator
Election of Vice-Moderator
Presentation by the Stated Clerk, Robert D. Rush
Communications
Setting aside General Regulations, Stated Clerk, Robert D. RushCommittee Appointments and Referrals to Committees
Welcome, Pastor Host, Local Officials
Presentation by the Cumberland Presbyterian
Resolutions by Commissioners
Introduction of Board and Agency Representatives
Break for dinner			

Evening ProgramFirst Methodist Church
7:30 p.m.
1100 Central Avenue				
8:30 p.m.

Moderator’s Reception honoring the Moderator of the General Assembly,
the immediate past Moderator, the President-Elect and President of theConvention of Cumberland Presbyterian Women
General Assembly committees meet(Juno, Jupiter, Mars, Mercury)

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SECOND DAY - TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2007
8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.

		
10:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.

Devotional - Elder Mary Lyn Childs, Missouri Presbytery
Presentation - Organizational Task Force
Presentation - Commission on Chaplains
Committees Meet(Juno, Jupiter, Mars, Mercury
Bethel College Luncheon
Crystal Ballroom
General Assembly Committees Meet(Juno, Jupiter, Mars, Mercury)
Dinner Break
Christian Education Dinner
Crystal Ballroom

Evening Program
Convention Center
7:30 p.m.
		
9:30 p.m.

Worship - The Reverend Ramon Garcia
Murfreesboro Presbytery
Women Ministers Event

THIRD DAY - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2007
7:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.

Chaplains Breakfast
Crystal Ballroom
Displays and Presentations
Exhibit Hall 2
Devotions in Committee Rooms
(Juno, Jupiter, Mars, Mercury)
Committees Meet
Memphis Theological Seminary Luncheon
Crystal Ballroom
Conclusion of Committee Work/Dinner BreakEvening Program
Convention Center
7:30 p.m.
		Worship/Holy Communion - The Reverend Dee Ann Thompson
Covenant Presbytery

FOURTH DAY - THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2007
7:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.

		Convention Center
9:00 a.m.
				
12:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.

Program of Alternate Studies Breakfast
Devotional, Youth Advisory Delegate
Timothy Young, Presbytery del Cristo
Presentations
Presentation - American Bible Society
General Assembly Business
CP Women’s Ministry Luncheon
General Assembly Business
Recess for Dinner

Crystal Ballroom

Crystal Ballroom

Evening Program
Convention Center

7:00 p.m.

				General Assembly Business
Closing Worship
Preacher: The Reverend Steve Mosley
Arkansas Presbytery**If business is not completed on Thursday, Friday’s schedule will be as follows:**
Arlington Hotel
8:30 a.m.
		General Assembly Business
Section C, Conference Center
Closing Worship - The Reverend Steve Mosley

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COMMISSIONERS
to theONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLYPRESBYTERYMINISTERCOMMITTEEELDERCOMMITTEE

Andes (2).......................... Michele Gentry....................M/M/C
Arkansas (2)..................... Bill Van Meter.................. CPCH/BC............... Jammie Bonds...........................OTF........................... Gordon Warren....................M/M/C
Cauca Valley (2)............... Boyce Wallace.......................OTF
Choctaw (1)...................... Hannah Bryan.................... MTS/HF................ Mildred Ashalintubbi....................J
Columbia (2).................... Tim Smith.................................J....................... Jim Ramsey.............................. CE/S........................... Charles “Buddy” Pope........... PP..................... Robert Mullenix......................M/M/C
Covenant (3)..................... Hillman Moore......................OTF.................... Ed Minton.............................. MTS/HF........................... Dee Ann Thompson.............M/M/C................. Mona Manley...............................J........................... Paul Stone......................... CPCH/BC............... Doug Phelps............................... PP
Cullman (1)...................... Ray Latham...........................OTF.................... Richard Patterson.........................J
Cumberland (3)................ Freddie Norris........................ PP..................... Gerhard Veldman...................... CE/S..................................................................................................... David DeSpain..........................TSC...........................
Del Cristo (3)................... Jimmy Braswell.....................OTF.................... Wayne Conover.................... CPCH/BC........................... Harry Chapman...................... PP..................... Diane Sowell......................... MTS/HF........................... Paul Collins.......................... CE/S................... Jerry Young..............................M/M/C
East Tennessee (3)............ Don Hubbard..................... MTS/HF................ Lon Knight................................OTF........................... Michael Justice..................... CE/S................... Frances McCarter......................TSC........................... Ronald Longmire......................J
Grace (3).......................... Aaron McMillan................... CE/S........................... Michael Wilkinson................OTF.................... Grace Whitfield.................... CPCH/BC........................... Richard Brown.........................J....................... Scott Stewart......................... MTS/HF
Hong Kong (1)Hope (1)........................... John Deaton............................ PP..................... Elizabeth Letsinger............... CPCH/BC
Japan (1)........................... Iwao Satoh...........................M/M/C................. Nozomu Haga........................... CE/S
Liberia (1)Missouri (1)...................... Walter “Pete” Palmer........ CPCH/BC............... Mary Lyn Childs...........................J
Murfreesboro (3).............. Lanny Johnson.......................TSC.................... Jan Bartlett.................................. PP........................... Ramon Garcia................... CPCH/BC............... Rebecca Davis.......................... CE/S........................... Jimmy Byrd.........................M/M/C................. Mark Cowan.......................... MTS/HF
Nashville (3)..................... Ray DeVries..........................OTF.................... Charles Gregory...........................J........................... Rickey Page....................... MTS/HF................ Thomas Nash.............................. PP........................... Don Winn............................. CE/S................... Ed Pinkston...............................TSC
North Central (2).............. Terra Sisco............................ CE/S................... Roy Shanks................................OTF........................... Shirley Topar.................... CPCH/BC............... Jerry Pataki............................ MTS/HF
Red River (3).................... Mario “Bud” Ruggia...........M/M/C................. Byron Kelley............................ CE/S........................... Wendell Harris.......................TSC.................... Ann Williams.............................. PP........................... Keith Rice......................... CPCH/BC............... Elizabeth Horsley......................OTF
Robert Donnell (1)........... Mark Davenport................ MTS/HF
Tenn./Georgia (2)............. Jerry “Butch” Hullander...........J....................... James Condra..........................M/M/C........................... Robert “Butch” Tolley...........TSC.................... Bobby Vinson............................OTF
Trinity (2)......................... Daryl Johnson......................... PP..................... Rose Mary Magrill..................M/M/C........................... Charles Smith.................... MTS/HF................ Brian Martin..............................OTF
West Tennessee (5)........... Frank Ward........................ MTS/HF................ Sara Morris................................TSC........................... Duwayne Pounds.................M/M/C................. Faye Cromwell..................... CPCH/BC........................... Michael Walker.....................OTF.................... Joe Bone..................................M/M/C........................... Marvin Wilkins.........................J....................... Mike Coleman............................ PP........................... Robert Truax..........................TSC.................... Bethany Hollingsworth............ CE/S

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YOUTH ADVISORY DELEGATES
to theONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY(Each Presbytery is eligible to send two Youth Advisory Delegates)
PRESBYTERYDELEGATECOMMITTEE

Arkansas..........................................................Andrew DuBose....................................................................CPCH/BC..........................................................Whitney Dockins........................................................................ PP
Choctaw
Columbia.........................................................James Upshaw......................................................................... M/M/C..........................................................Travis Eckert............................................................................. TSC
Covenant
CullmanCumberland
del Cristo.........................................................Timothy Young.......................................................................... TSC
East Tennessee................................................Jessica Underwood.................................................................... TSC
Grace
Hope ..........................................................Evan Colvard............................................................................... J..........................................................Whitney Cosby......................................................................CPCH/BC
MissouriMurfreesboro...................................................Micah Watson............................................................................. PP
Nashville.........................................................Morgan Keiser..........................................................................CE/S..........................................................Austin Agee............................................................................MTS/HF
North Central
Red River........................................................Chris Kerr..................................................................................CE/S
Robert Donnell................................................Corey Faulkner.......................................................................... OTF
Tennessee-Georgia..........................................Becka Wheeler.......................................................................MTS/HF
Trinity ..........................................................Michael Cucinotta.................................................................CPCH/BC..........................................................Benjamin Daniel....................................................................... OTF
West Tennessee...............................................Courtney Barnett....................................................................MTS/HF

COMMITTEES ABBREVIATIONS AND MEETING ROOMS
Arlington Resort Hotel
ABBREV.

COMMITTEEMEETING ROOM

CPCH/BC.......................................... Children’s Home/Bethel College............................Jupiter
CE/S.................................................. Christian Education/Stewardship......................... Mercury
J .................................................... Judiciary.......................................................... Juno
MTS/HF............................................ Memphis Theological Seminary/
		 .................................................... Historical Foundation ............................................Jupiter
M/M/C............................................... Missions/Ministry/Chaplains................................... Mars
OTF................................................... Organizational Task Force.................................... Mercury
PP .................................................... Program Planning.................................................... Mars
TSC................................................... Theology/Social Concerns...................................... Juno

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COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
1.

CHILDREN’S HOME/BETHEL COLLEGE
Chair: Elder Grace Whitfield
Co-Chair: Rev. Bill Van Meter
Ministers: Ramon Garcia, Keith Rice, Walter Palmer, Paul Stone, Shirley Topar
Elders: Wayne Conover, Faye Cromwell, Elizabeth Letsinger
Youth Advisory Delegates: Whitney Cosby, Michael Cucinotta, Andrew DuBose

2.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION/STEWARDSHIP
(Mercury)
Chair: Rev Paul Collins
Co-Chair: Elder Rebecca Davis
Ministers: Terra Sisco, Michael Justice, Aaron McMillan, Don Winn
Elders: Nozomu Haga, Bethany Hollingsworth, Byron Kelley, Jim Ramsey, Gerhard Veldman
Youth Advisory Delegates: Morgan Keiser, Chris Kerr

3.

JUDICIARY
Chair: Elder Mary Lyn Childs		
Co-Chair: Rev. Tim Smith
Ministers: Richard Brown, Jerry Hullander, Ronald Longmire, Marvin Wilkins
Elders: Mildred Ashalintubbi, Charles Gregory, Mona Manley, Richard Patterson
Youth Advisory Delegates: Evan Colvard(Juno)

4.

MEMPHIS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY/HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
Chair: Rev. Mark Davenport		
Co-Chair: Elder Scott Stewart
Ministers: Hannah Bryan, Don Hubbard, Rickey Page, Charles Smith, Frank Ward
Elders: Mark Cowan, Ed Minton, Jerry Pataki, Diane Sowell
Youth Advisory Delegates: Austin Agee, Courtney Barnett, Becka Wheeler(Jupiter)

5.

MISSIONS/MINISTRY/CHAPLAINS
(Mars)
Chair: Elder Jerry Young		
Co-Chair: Rev. Duwayne Pounds
Ministers: Jimmy Byrd, Michele Gentry, Mario “Bud” Ruggia, Iwao Satoh, Dee Ann Thompson,
Gordon Warren
Elders: Joe Bone, James Condra, Rose Mary Magrill, Robert Mullenix
Youth Advisory Delegates: James Upshaw

6.

PROGRAM PLANNING
Chair: Rev. Harry Chapman
Co-Chair: Elder Thomas Nash
Ministers: John Deaton, Daryl Johnson, Freddie Norris, Charles Pope
Elders: Jan Bartlett, Mike Coleman, Doug Phelps, Ann Williams
Youth Advisory Delegates: Whitney Dockins, Micah Watson(Mars)

7.

THEOLOGY/SOCIAL CONCERNS
Chair: Rev. Wendell Harris		
Co-Chair: Elder Sara Morris
Ministers: Lanny Johnson, Robert Tolley, Robert Truax
Elders: David DeSpain, Frances McCarter, Ed Pinkston
Youth Advisory Delegates: Travis Eckert, Jessica Underwood, Timothy Young(Juno)

8.

(Jupiter)

ORGANIZATIONAL TASK FORCE
(Mercury)
Chair: Elder Elizabeth Horsley		
Co-Chair: Rev. Ray Lathem
Ministers: Jimmy Braswell, Ray DeVries, Hillman Moore, Michael Walker, Michael Wilkinson,
			Boyce Wallace
Elders: Jammie Bonds, Lon Knight, Brian Martin, Roy Shanks, Bobby Vinson
Youth Advisory Delegates: Benjamin Daniel, Corey Faulkner
9.

CREDENTIALS:
Chair: Elder Doug Phelps
Members: Elder Elizabeth Letsinger, Rev. Terra Sisco

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THE REPORT OF THE MODERATOR
I express appreciation to the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church for the honorof serving as your moderator this past year. I am indebted to the assembly boards/committees, presbyteries
and churches for their gracious hospitality extended during my visits. I am especially grateful to the StatedClerk of General Assembly, Reverend Robert Rush, for his assistance and guidance during this year.
There are many signs of vitality in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The miniversities
received good response and sessions participating in this training event were very appreciative. Hopefully,
the fruits of this training will continue to be evident in the years to come. The Denominational emphasison tithing is a positive step for our Church, reminding us of the Biblical principle of tithing as it relates toour possessions. Cross cultural ministry has opened new frontiers to share the gospel for the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church. This ministry includes new challenges and demands an expanded vision on the partof the church.
While visiting presbyteries and churches, I have seen signs of vitality. I have sensed an appreciation
for the heritage of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a growing awareness for the need to preserve
the documents and artifacts of our heritage. I have become aware that the discernment process, part of
the Touch the Future Program, is bearing fruit. Programs of outreach, service ministries, and attention tofacilities have resulted, touching all levels of our Denomination. I see signs of vitality in the number ofprobationers for the ministry. Every presbytery has its own personality, but in each presbytery I have been
impressed by the sincere concern for the work of the church.
The health of our denominational institutions is also a sign of vitality in the church. The Cumberland
Presbyterian Children’s Home, in expanding its capacity to serve children and families, has implemented
the Single Parent Program. Memphis Theological Seminary has one of the most diverse student bodies inrelation to race and denomination of any seminary in the United States. The first five years of this decade saw
the total enrollment reach an all time high and the Board of Trustees is in the process of developing a masterplan for expansion. The Program of Alternate Studies is continuing to fill a vital roll in the preparation ofprobationers for the ministry. This program has been expanded to develop a Multi-Culture Ministry Trackto assimilate ministers & candidates from the non-anglo heritage. Bethel College continues to grow andexpand. Bethel has satellite campuses in Nashville, Jackson, Clarksville, Brownsville, Chattanooga andMemphis.
The dedication with which three important task forces are approaching their work is a sign ofvitality in the church The Task Force on Ordination is proposing significant changes in the process of
preparation for ministry, recognizing the varieties of calls and ways of addressing the leadership needs of
the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The Center Task Force has worked tirelessly to fulfill the directiveof both the 175th and 176th General Assemblies to sell the Center property and relocate the Center. The
Organizational Task Force is working to evaluate how the denominational organization and structure work
together; to recommend needed changes; and to discern new and innovative ways to meet priority goals andimprove the total ministry for the church of the future.
Even though there are many signs of vitality in the church, there is an area that desperately needs
attention. Data from the 2000 to 2006 Yearbooks of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church reflect that on
the average, during that seven year period, it took between 29 and 30 active Cumberland Presbyterians to
win one person to Christ and during those seven years we lost 4,831 active members. Is winning persons toChrist becoming a lost art in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church? I certainly hope not. As a Denomination
one of our priority goals is to: “Revitalize and equip congregations and presbyteries to fulfill the mission(vision) of the church.” The Great Commission, “…Therefore go and make disciples…” needs to berevisited at all levels of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Recommendation 1: That the Denominational Board of Missions have as a priority
reaching the non-Christian and unchurched.
Recommendation 2: That the Denominational Board of Missions regularly encouragepresbyteries and churches to:-Pray for the non-Christian and unchurched each Sunday.
-Intentionally seek out and cultivate the non-Christian and the unchurched for
invitation to Christian discipleship.
-Invite the non-Christian and the unchurched to Christian discipleship-Provide support for new converts.

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Recommendation 3: That the Denominational Board of Missions assist presbyteries
and churches by providing or recommending models for training persons to reach the non-Christianand the unchurched.

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THE REPORT OF THE STATED CLERKThe Stated Clerk is elected by the General Assembly. Although the Confession of Faith, theRules of Discipline, the Rules of Order and the General Regulations of the General Assembly list many
responsibilities for the person who holds the office, the primary task is to focus on the spiritual life of the
Church. The Stated Clerk is given specific responsibilities for the orderly governance of the Church.
It is necessary for the person who fills this office to be knowledgeable about the past, present andemerging policies, procedures, regulations and legal concerns. The Stated Clerk is often called upon to
give interpretations of the Constitution and Rules of Discipline. Often local congregations and judicatories
turn to the Stated Clerk for advise in matters of civil law also. In the event there is litigation affecting
the Church, the Stated Clerk must sign all documents pertaining to the litigation, select and employ legal
counsel if necessary. The Stated Clerk must protect the name and assets of the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church, thus on occasion might have to initiate litigation after consulting with the Permanent Committee on
Judiciary. The Stated Clerk shall represent the interest of the General Assembly in regard to all judicatories,
boards and other agencies of the Church and organizations outside the Church by responding to requests forofficial records of the General Assembly actions and give personal representation when an official of theGeneral Assembly is needed.
The Office of the General Assembly often receives communications, and inquiries which must
be referred to the proper board/agency, or a lower judicatory of the Church. Invitations to host General
Assembly, memorials from presbyteries, resolutions from General Assembly Commissioners, appeals,
dissents, protests, references, resignations from board/agencies are received in the Office of the General
Assembly, and the Stated Clerk must respond to the communication or refer it the appropriate board, agency
or committee. Throughout the year, the Stated Clerk must respond in an orderly manner to a variety ofinquiries.
The Stated Clerk must make suitable arrangements for General Assembly, to provide preliminary
minutes and agendas, and to assist the General Assembly in all areas needed for the General Assembly to
run smoothly.
Official records of the General Assembly are kept by the Stated Clerk. Following the annual
meeting, a summary of actions is provided to each minister, probationer, session clerk, members of boards/
agencies, commissioners, youth advisory delegates and Stated Clerks of presbyteries and synods. Following
each meeting of the General Assembly, revisions must be made to the Digest, and when Constitutional
Amendments are passed, the Confession of Faith must be revised. The yearbook is mailed without charge
to each minister, probationer, and session clerk. Other persons desiring the yearbook can order it throughthe resource center. The Minutes of the General Assembly are provided without charge to any person
requesting the Minutes. Minutes are secured through the Office of the General Assembly.
The Stated Clerk must maintain an accurate file on congregations, session clerks, pastors and otherleadership of congregations with statistical information about congregations, presbyteries and synods. In
order to maintain an accurate file, it is essential that the Office of the General Assembly be notified ofchanges in session clerks, pastors, stated supplies, and the status of a minister or probationer. The StatedClerk is grateful to those who are diligent in providing information to keep the records current. Although
it is desirable to have the yearbook printed early in the year, it is possible only if each congregation andpresbytery will observe the deadline of February 10th to have the reports filed.
The Stated Clerk provides representation on the General Assembly Council and support services
for all agencies without a principal executive officer. The Stated Clerk plans the budget and provides
accounting support services for commissions, committees, agencies without any executive. When task
forces are named by the General Assembly, the Stated Clerk shall provide for funding.
The Stated Clerk holds, reports annually and distributes funds from the contingency fund when
expenditures are authorized by the General Assembly or the General Assembly Council. When the General
Assembly or the General Assembly Council approves an expenditure from the contingency fund, the StatedClerk and the Executive Director of the Board of Stewardship, Foundation and Benefits, must sign therequest for the disbursement. Funds which are not entrusted to a particular board or agency are under thesupervision of the Stated Clerk.
The Stated Clerk represents the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in establishing and maintaining
relations with other Denominations, particularly those of the Presbyterian and Reformed tradition. Common
concerns must be shared with other Churches within the Reformed tradition. It is especially incumbent
to sustain a vital relationship with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America. The Stated Clerk
represents the Church in all ecumenical relationships.
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Manuals have been prepared and sent to Stated Clerks of presbyteries, synods and to the Session Clerkof local congregations. Each year the Stated Clerk provides orientation for commissioners and youth
advisory delegates to the annual General Assembly. The Stated Clerk must attend meetings of presbyteries
and synods periodically. When requested by presbyteries or synods, the Stated Clerk must be available tointerpret the actions of General Assembly. The Stated Clerk provides support staff for the moderator.

I. EVALUATION OF THE STATED CLERK
Although the General Assembly has mandated that all executive staff must be evaluated every two
years, there is no procedure in place to evaluate the Stated Clerk. The General Assembly developed a form
for evaluating all executives. When the General Assembly Executive Committee and the Commission on
the General Assembly Office were functioning, a process was in place. The General Assembly Council
supervises only the Executive Director of the General Assembly Council. The Stated Clerk serves a limited
term, and must be elected by the General Assembly for future terms, thus election may be the equivalentof evaluation. If the General Assembly desires an evaluation every two years, it will have to designate thepersons responsible for it.

II. THE STAFF
Mrs. Elizabeth Vaughn, Assistant to the Stated Clerk and the Stated Clerk are the only employees
in the Office of the General Assembly. A few years ago, there were three full time employees and one parttime employee in the Office.
Mrs. Vaughn is to be commended for her excellent work in keeping statistical records updated,managing the budget of the Office of the General Assembly as well as the agencies for which funds arehandled, and taking care of part of the correspondence. Mrs. Vaughn designs the covers for the yearbooks
and the minutes, as well as maintaining the website.
Mr. Tommy Craig, Engrossing Clerk, is to be commended for the accuracy of the minutes of theGeneral Assembly. Each committee chair person and co-chair person benefits from Mr. Craig’s expertisein assisting in writing the reports at each meeting of the General Assembly.

III. ECUMENICAL RELATIONS
A. AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
For almost 200 years, supporters of the American Bible Society have been energized by one guiding
principle, to make the Bible’s message available to every person in a format each can understand and afford.
This has meant translating the Bible into plain English through the Contemporary English and Good News
Versions, finding practical ways to distribute Bibles and making use of innovations like radio, televison,and internet to bring the Word to the widest possible audiences. But more than that, it has meant a historyof reaching out, crossing barriers of language and ethnicity, welcoming new technologies and partnerships,
going beyond national boundaries and sharing fellowship across divisions of faith. (Record, Winter 2007,
page 7)The American Bible Society works in partnership with Bible societies in various countries, so that
the Word may be available to all persons. Although distributing the Bible in China was once a clandestine
operation, now millions of copies of the Bible are printed and distributed through the Bible House in
China.
Congregations are encouraged to purchase copies of the Bible and give them away. A Bible amonth club is another way of distribution; for $4.00 per month sent to the American Bible Society, Bibles
will be sent into various countries. Congregations can purchase the military Bibles and have them sent totroops throughout the world.
The American Bible Society is one of the Denomination’s oldest ecumenical partnership.
Congregations and individuals are encouraged to send annual contributions.
B. The World Alliance of Reformed Churches
The Reformed movement is shaped by a commitment to constant reformation in conformity with
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the World Alliance of Reformed Churches do not have the word reform in their name, there is a commitment
to constant reformation in response to the Holy Spirit. Cumberland Presbyterians are fully aware that there
is one body and one Spirit, just as you are called to the one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith,
one baptism, one God and Father of us all, who is above all and through all in all. (Ephesians 4:4-6) In
order to accomplish more in the kingdom than we can do alone, we are involved in various ecumenicalrelationships.
The World Alliance of Reformed Church meets in general session every seven years. Between
meetings the work of the Alliance is carried out through area councils. The Cumberland Presbyterian
Church has two delegates, one of which is the Stated Clerk, to the Caribbean and North American Council
which usually meets every eighteen months between the general meetings of the World Alliance of Reformed
Churches. The next meeting of the Caribbean and North American Council will be in Ghana on February
25-29, 2008. The meeting in Ghana coincides with the 200th anniversary of international slave trading.
Although international slave trading has ended, there are still many people enslaved throughout the world.
The Church Universal is called to work toward eliminating this practice and affirming the dignity of all
people. Cornelia Swain is the other elected delegate to the area council; her term will expire in June of2008 and her replacement must be a person who may be a delegate to the next general session of the World
Alliance of Reformed Churches in 2011.
At the 2004 meeting of WARC, the various denominations entered into a covenant for justice,which involves a minimum of five years to implement. The covenant for justice involves confessing ourfaith together, coming together in relationships of mutual solidarity and accountability, working together forjustice in the economy and the earth in local and global contexts. Through the World Alliance of Reformed
Churches, and the World Council of Churches a variety of task forces are at work. Thus far, all the task
forces have met outside the United States. The Cumberland Presbyterian Church is a member of WARC,
but not the WCC.

IV. MODERATOR/WORSHIP DIRECTOR
Every commissioner and youth advisory delegate is appointed to serve on one of the committeesof the General Assembly. The newly elected moderator and the worship director have always served oncommittees. Committees are appointed by the retiring moderator prior to the mailing of the preliminary
minutes, in order that commissioners and youth advisory delegates can better prepare for their particularcommittees. When a presbytery endorses a person for moderator, the Moderator and the Stated Clerk attempt
to assign the individual to a committee with a lighter work load and hopefully without any controversial
subjects with which to deal. Both the moderator and the worship director may have to miss part of theirrespective committee meetings due to other responsibilities.
RECOMMENDATION 1: That the Moderator and the Worship Director be exempt fromserving on a committee at General Assembly.

V. MODERATOR IN 2008
In 2008 the General Assembly will meet in Japan. In consultation with the Director of Global
Missions, Robert Watkins, the Stated Clerk is of the opinion that a moderator should be elected from Asia.
Since we have had a moderator from Japan and Cauca Valley Presbyteries, it would be good if a personfrom Hong Kong Presbytery could be elected. Although the Office of the General Assembly has somefunds for travel for an overseas moderator, some additional funding may be needed.
RECOMMENDATION 2: That the General Assembly go on record as favoring the electionof a Moderator from Asia in 2008.

VI. RULES OF DISCIPLINE
The 176th General Assembly submitted the Rules of Discipline to the presbyteries for ratification.
The Rules of Discipline have been ratified by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America, but must also
be ratified by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in order to be placed in the Confession of Faith. When
Constitutional Amendments, and/or Rules of Discipline, are referred to the presbyteries, 11.4c requires avote within the first year of the referral. All constitutional changes are adopted when three fourths of the

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presbyteries have voted in the affirmative.
The following presbyteries have voted in the affirmative on the Rules of Discipline: Andes,
Arkansas, Cauca Valley, Choctaw, Columbia, Covenant, Cullman, Cumberland, del Cristo, East Tennessee,
Grace, Hope, Missouri, Murfreesboro, Nashville, North Central, Red River, Robert Donnell, TennesseeGeorgia, Trinity, and West Tennessee. Japan Presbytery voted in the negative. The following presbyteries
have not reported: Hong Kong, and Liberia.
RECOMMENDATION 3: That the 177th General Assembly affirm that the Rules of Discipline
have been approved.

VII. STATISTICAL INFORMATION
Statistical information is not totally accurate as 68 congregations failed to file the annual report. It
is important to have this information for our history and the accuracy of the statistical information. Eachminister and session clerk is encouraged to file the report. If a congregation failed to file a report for 2006,
it is encouraged to do so for future years.
							Number of churches/fellowships				Total Membership					Active Membership					Professions of Faith					Members Added					Members Lost						Church School Enrollment				Given to Our United Outreach				Total Outreach Giving					Total Expenditures					Total Income Received					Value of Church Property (1 = 1000)			

1996		
774		88,066		
53,155		
1,587		5,030		4,860		38,262		
2,027,711
5,487,460
34,821,064
37,529,737
235,858		

2005		
759		81,464		
49,142		
1,649		3,527		4,131		32,422		
2,646,750
8,379,379
45,769,458
52,932,726
371,100		

2006
748
81,03447,082
1,706
3,833
4,281
30,2652,652,872
8,331,581
46,396,330
54,793,981
368,503

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VIII. CONTINGENCY FUNDCONTINGENCY FUND
SUMMARY OF 2006 ACTIVITY
Balance Forward 1/1/06
Income:$ 54,559.98

Our United OutreachInterest$ 9,840.16
2,149.48

Expenditures:
General Assembly Office - Bethel College Task Force
General Assembly Office - COM Ordination Task Force
General Assembly Office - Organizational Task Force
General Assembly Office - Organizational Task Force
General Assembly Office - 2006 GA Facilities (over budgeted amount)
General Assembly Office - Organizational Task Force
General Assembly Office - 2010 Program Planning Committee
General Assembly Office - 2010 Program Planning Committee

11,989.64$ 66,549.62$

538.17
9,866.53
3,215.92
2,791.76
595.85
1,659.34
1,638.79
714.14$ 21,020.50
Balance 12/30/06**Restricted**$ 45,529.12$17,837.71

Priority Goals Programming (Approved in 1999 -Beg. Bal.
$59,756.55 less $7500 used by BCE for curriculum introductory
events, $1000 used by BCE for camp directors’ conference, and$15,000 used by Board of Missions for Church Planter Training
Program Curriculum through Alban Institute, $3,500 used by BCE
for miniversities. $10,200 used by BCE for miniversities and$4,718.84 used by Commission on Ministry to do workshops forpresbyterial committees on ministry. The original designation for
the Commission on Ministry was $9000, thus $4281.16 of thisamount is designated leaving a balance of $13,556.55 designatedfor priority goals programming.)

9,355.44

Catechism Revision Committee (Approved 6/99 - $4,500 less$882.93 spent in 2000, and $699.90 spent in 2002, and $691.18
spent in 2003, and $370.55 spent in 2004. An additional $7,500
was approved in 08/03 for $7,500 for next 5 years)

5,133.47

Commission on Ministry (Approved 1/03 - Beg. Bal. $15,000 less
$9,866.53 used for Ordination Task Force. The Commission
requests that only $1000 be kept in reserve.)

17,647.07

2010 Program Planning Committee (Approved 6/06 - Beg. Bal.
$20,000 less $1638.79 and less $714.14 spent in 2006.)$49,973.69**Unrestricted:(4,444.57) 12/30/06$45,529.12
RECOMMENDATION 4: That $4,500 designated for the Catechism Committee be moved tounrestricted funds.

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THE REPORT NUMBER ONE OF THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY COUNCIL
To the 177th General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in session in Hot Springs,
Arkansas, June 18-22, 2007.

I. GENERAL INFORMATION
A. MEETINGS AND ORGANIZATIONThe General Assembly Council (GAC) under the direction of its officers, President Reverend
Tiffany McClung, First Vice President Reverend Thomas Sweet, Second Vice President Ladd Daniel,
Secretary Jane Jennings, and Treasurer Davis Gray, Jr. met three times in regular session since the 176thGeneral Assembly.
B. BOARD MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE
The terms of Reverend Ray Lathem, Ms. Dale Johnson, Ms. Betty Jacob, Reverend Howell G.
Mims, Reverend Sam Romines, and Mr. Lee Webb expire in 2007 and all are eligible for re-election.
However, Reverend Ray Lathem and Ms. Dale Johnson have asked not to be re-elected.
C. COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES TO 177th General Assembly
Reverend Tiffany McClung will be the Council’s representative and Davis Gray Jr. will attend as
executive director. Reverend Howell G. Mims is the alternate.
D. EVALUATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTORThe General Assembly Council conducted the biennial evaluation of the executive director in its
August 2006 meeting.

II. GENERAL ASSEMBLY COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
A. PURPOSE
The 165th General Assembly directed the General Assembly Council to report to future General
Assemblies the Task Force Report creating the General Assembly Council in 1993, or the essence ofthat report in summary. The following is the purpose statement from the Bylaws which include elevenresponsibilities. Also included, from the bylaws, are GAC Authority and Board and Agency Directives for
Relationship with the General Assembly Council.
Article I.B.: The purpose of the General Assembly Council shall be:
1. To identify the Cumberland Presbyterian Church’s vision for ministry and to help its General
assembly boards and other agencies, synods, presbyteries, and congregations develop anunderstanding of their particular roles in the implementation of this ministry;
2. To be the primary long and short range planning agency for the Church, striving to assurethat all segments will be working on a common mission and that duplications and gaps in the
Church’s ministry will be minimized;
3. To promote the effective distribution of human and material resources in order that the various
facets of the Church’s ministry be carried out in an effective and efficient manner;
4. To provide and/or insure that the General Assembly has all relevant information concerning
programs, budgets, and the general work of the church in order that the General Assembly may
make wise and informed decisions;5. To unify the planning, programming/implementing, and budgeting of all General Assemblyboards and other agencies for the purpose of achieving an integrated, coordinated, and prioritized
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To review the reports and coordinate the recommendations of all General Assembly boards
and other agencies and to advise the General Assembly concerning such reports andrecommendations in light of the Church’s prioritized program;
To be responsible for Our United Outreach by planning and recommending Our United
Outreach income, and distributing Our United Outreach in accordance with actions andbudgets of the General Assembly
To have authority in management of Church Center property.
To participate through an active consultative role with General Assembly boards in the processof employing principal executive officers who serve on the General Assembly Council.
In the event the office of Stated Clerk is vacated by resignation, action or policy
for General Assembly or for any other reason, the Coordinating Committee of theGeneral Assembly Council will assume the responsibility for the oversight of theoffice until a Stated Clerk is elected by the General Assembly and begins work.
When the office of Stated Clerk is vacated, the General Assembly Council
shall conduct
the search for a candidate and subsequently present theirnomination to the General
Assembly.
The Council may appoint a SearchCommittee which shall be composed of elected voting members of the Council.

Article II. B. Authority. The Authority of the General Assembly Council:
1.
Is derived from the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church to which itis accountable to execute all functions assigned to it in these bylaws and all tasks committed
to it by the General Assembly;
		
2.
(a)
If a General Assembly board or other agency is faced with an emergency situationthat seems to call for actions not clearly authorized by the General Assembly, theGeneral Assembly Council is to act in an advisory capacity in the matter whenrequested to do so by such board or other agency;			(b)
If the General Assembly Council is aware of an emergency situation in the workof a board or other agency, which the agency does not appear to be addressing in atimely manner, the board or agency is to enter into a joint meeting with the General
Assembly Council to discuss the matter when requested to do so by the Council;			(c)
If the emergency is of such magnitude as to threaten the work of all boards andother agencies of the General Assembly or the whole Church and requires action
before the next meeting of the General Assembly, the General Assembly Council
shall act with the power of the General Assembly in such emergency when such
emergency has been declared by a three-fourths vote of the entire membership of
the General Assembly Council.
		Article VI. B. Board and Agency Directives for Relationships with the General AssemblyCouncil:		
The nature and purpose of the General Assembly Council is no different from any other agencyof the General Assembly. Its responsibility is to serve the Cumberland Presbyterian Church under theauthority of the General Assembly.
		
Just as each agency has assigned responsibilities by charter and authority of the General Assembly,
so does the General Assembly Council.
		
To carry out these responsibilities, it will be necessary for the General Assembly Council to haveopportunity to enter into areas that cover the spectrum of work of all the boards and other agencies of theGeneral Assembly. This does not mean that a board or other agency will give up any work already assigned
to it. Each will continue to serve the Church with the same concerns as in the past.
		However, to facilitate the purpose assigned by the General Assembly, the General Assembly Councilmust have the cooperation of all agencies and staff.
For this reason, the General Assembly requires all of its boards and agencies to cooperate fully with
the General Assembly Council by:		1.
Instructing principal executive officers serving on the General Assembly Council toparticipate fully in the work of the General Assembly Council and in committees createdby the Council to which the principal executive officer has been named;		
2.
Directing principal executive officers to release staff for assigned tasks by the General
Assembly Council;		3.
Granting full accessibility to providing any information that the General Assembly Council
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Seeking the support, help, and counsel of the Executive Director of the General AssemblyCouncil in program and budget planning as needed to facilitate the particular work of theboard or agency in order to carry out the total planning process for the whole work of thedenomination;
		
5.
Responding to requests of the General Assembly Council for a joint meeting when it
becomes aware of an emergency situation in the work of a board or agency that the board or
agency does not appear to be addressing in a timely manner, in keeping with the Council’s
Bylaws, Section II.B.2.(b).
		It should be kept in mind that it is not the purpose of the General Assembly Council to take over thework of any of the boards and agencies of the Church, but to serve as the General Assembly’s agency forplanning and budgeting in order that the General Assembly may make reasonable choices among the waysof fulfilling the vision of the Church in both the short and long term.
B. STRATEGY FOR ACHIEVING PURPOSE		
The primary function of the General Assembly Council is to do long and short range planningfor the Church.
		In response to this, in 1997 the GAC recommended a vision of ministry and three priority goals
to guide and focus the Church as it begins the twenty-first century. The GAC’s plan is and will be tocontinue working with denominational boards/agencies and institutions to coordinate plans and programs
that support the General Assembly’s vision and priority goals. The vision and priority goals are designed
to focus programs to strengthen congregations and presbyteries as they engage in ministry within theircommunities. The GAC is committed to strengthening our congregations and presbyteries and finding
ways to celebrate the ministries they provide.
		To this end Touch the Future: A New Frontier in Partnership was adopted as the theme for the
first decade to promote the vision of ministry and the three priority goals of the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church. This theme provides for three basic elements in partnership with congregations and presbyteries
to support the priority goals. These elements are: (1) to be intentional in a discernment process to enable
congregations, presbyteries, boards & agencies and institutions in seeking God’s will for their ministries;(2) to provide funding at all levels of the Church through a church-wide comprehensive giving campaign
focusing on congregations and presbyteries; (3) to be very intentional in developing leadership at all levelsof the Church.
1. Vision of Ministry		
The vision of ministry states who we are to be as the Cumberland Presbyterian Church as a part ofthe body of Christ.
Biblically-based and Christ-centered,born out of a specific sense of mission,
the Cumberland Presbyterian Church strives to be true to its heritage:
to be open to God’s reforming spirit,
to work cooperatively with the larger Body of Christ,
and to nurture the connectional bonds that make us one.
The Cumberland Presbyterian Church seeks—to be the hands and feet of Christ in
witness and service to the world and above all, the Cumberland Presbyterian Church lives out thelove of God to the glory of Jesus Christ.
2. Priority Goals
		
In August of 1998 the General Assembly Council began discussion about the priority goals andrecognized there would be funding requirements at all levels of the Church as we seek to meet thesegoals. The GAC appointed a steering committee to develop an overall strategy for determining funding
requirements at all levels of the Church. The steering committee recommended a Church wide program tobe observed over the next ten years called Touch The Future, A New Frontier In Partnership. In this interim
time the GAC has provided some funding and other support to boards/agencies as they reallocate theirresources and develop new programs to support the General Assembly’s priority goals.
			a. Recruit, educate, and nurture clergy and laity for their specific ministries.
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Church Planter Training Program: The GAC funded the development of a curriculum to aid
in the development of persons to provide the leadership for NCD’s. The Board of Missions
staff with assistance from an Alban Institute consultant has developed a Manual for Church
Planters. The Board of Missions has held two training events, one for three days and one forfive days. The Board is continuing to evaluate this resource and the training events. The Board
will continue to develop designs to provide for flexibility to be used in a variety of settings(week long, weekend, MTS, PAS, etc.).
			
			
			
			
			

Leader Development: The Board of Christian Education has developed two resources to aid
congregations in their efforts to orient new members and develop church officers.
These resources are, The Making of Disciples Called Cumberland Presbyterians andDevelopment of Church Officers. These are available through the Board of Christian
Education.
Conference on Christian Philanthropy: The Board of Stewardship Foundations and Benefits
provides scholarships for NCD and other laity to attend this conference which meets every two
years. The Conference covers topics such as: The Annual Stewardship Campaign, ClergyPersonal Finances, Fund-raising, Capital Campaigns, Building Donor Relationships, etc.
Miniversity 2007: The Board of Christian Education held 19 events with approximately 750
participants. These events focused on Elders planning for their church for this current year.
There were 41 consultants leading these events and boards and staff members served as host.
For more details on these events see Board of Christian Education Report.
Youth Evangelism Conference: This conference was held by the Board of Missions at Orange
Beach, Alabama on December 28-30 with almost 200 youth and adults from 30 churches. The
theme of the conference was “The Discomfort Zone” and the conference speaker was Steve
Sjogron, author of numerous books on the topic of servant evangelism. For more information
see the Board of Missions Report to G.A.
Youth Worker Summit: The Board of Christian Education joined with other member
denominations of the Ecumenical Youth Ministry Staff Team of the National Council ofChurches to host this event November 12-15 at Coronado Springs Resort, Walt Disney Worldin Orlando Florida. There were 31 persons registered from the CPCA and CPC Churches. For
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CLERGY COMPENSATION SURVEY, SPRING, 2006

By Church Income

IncomeRanges$10,000 or Less

Average
Members
12

Average
Income$5,727

Clergy Compensation
Minimum
Maximum
Average$600$38,000$8,749Percent of
Income52.8%$10,001 - $20,000

22$15,263$400$11,700$6,43842.2%$20,001 - $30,000

35$24,562$250$19,328$10,29141.9%$30,001 - $40,000

48$34,455$1,768$37,490$19,75457.3%$40,001 - $50,000

53$44,526$12,120$38,150$24,898

55.9%$50,001 - $75,00064$61,031$6,500$61,902$30,27449.6%$75,001 - $100,000

97$85,366$14,100$62,912$41,61548.8%$100,001 - $150,000

112$121,345$4,200$77,458$46,38338.2%$150,001 - $200,000

148$175,575$37,800$70,750$53,85330.7%$200,001 or More

305

$342,425$47,741$103,847$69,813

20.4%

All Ranges Combined

89$100,923$250$103,847$32,470

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MemberRanges25 or less

Average
Members
16

By Church Members
Average
Clergy Compensation
IncomeMinimum
Maximum
Average$14,891$250$30,213$6,22839

Percent of
Income41.8%

26 through 50

37$28,675$1,440$38,150$13,48147.0%

51 through 100

74$47,698$1,768$62,912$23,74049.8%

101 through 200

144$94,828$2,500$77,458$40,52142.7%

201 through 300

241$160,136$15,600$67,912$51,80332.4%

301 or More

502

$318,677$34,500$103,847$66,617

20.9%

All Ranges Combined

89$100,923$250$103,847$32,470

39.1%

		Clergy Compensation has been raised as important information for churches and presbyteries
throughout the Church and in the Leadership Task Force.
b. Revitalize and equip congregations and presbyteries to fulfill the mission (vision)of the church.
Rationale: One element of Touch The Future, A New Frontier In Partnership calls for eachlevel of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church to enter into a discernment process to seek God’s
will for its ministries. This program was assigned to the Board of Stewardship, Foundations,and Benefits (BOSFB) which has reallocated some of its human and financial resources forsupport. The BOSFB has assigned the Reverend Elinor Brown as director of the program. The
steering committee authorized a part time position to work with Rev. Brown on the discernment
process and a Memphis Theological Seminary student, has been employed.
				(i). Discernment Process
Current Status: The Discernment Process was implemented in 2000 with thetraining of thirteen Vision Bearers. They then met with each state side presbytery anddenomination board/agency and presented the concept, and asked each entity to prepare
for the discernment process by appointing a Task Force. Each entity was asked to send
the names of Task Force members to Ms. Brown who would provide materials and assign
someone to work with each Task Force as they prepare to implement a discernment process.
To date 157 people in nineteen presbyteries have been trained, as Vision Enablers, to leadcongregations, boards and presbyteries through a discernment process. We plan to provide
periodic area seminars for those who have been trained.
A discernment process may or may not lead to a Capital Campaign but from the
FutureTrends survey we know there were a number of churches who had identified Capitalneeds. Therefore, in May of 2000, as a part of Touch The Future, A New Frontier In
Partnership, we offered a Capital Campaign School using Holliman Associates as leaders.
Seventeen people attended this school.
The discernment program is off to a very good start and has the potential, if
utilized, to more focus our attention to God’s will for our faith communities. There were
two discernment training events held in 2004, one in July and one in September. For morein depth reporting on Touch The Future, A New Frontier In Partnership, refer to the Boardof Stewardship, Foundations, and Benefits report, to the General Assembly.

Discernment Statistics
Active		 Number
Membership Churches
0-25
230		
26-50
168		
51-100		
156		
101-200		
96		
201-above		
44		

Number in
Discernment
42		
45		
56		
37		
22		

Percent
Participating
18.2%
26.7%
35.8%
38.5%
50.0%

Total
Total Outreach %of Total
Income Including OUO Income$ 848,300$ 207,598
24.5
1,733,055
393,275
22.7
3,832,265
818,59421.4
6,230,154
1,353,805
21.7
7,812,535
1,637,623
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(ii). Planned Giving
Rationale: In the FutureTrends survey analysis, Dr. Reginald Bibby states that thesurvey has documented widespread receptivity to planned giving programs, but an alarming
level of unawareness of their nature and range, and that this has to change quickly. Planned
giving programs represent a very significant source of revenue for the church, but theyneed to be given extremely high priority, and pursued with urgency.
Current Status: This program has been placed under the Board of Stewardship,
Foundations, and Benefits. The GAC began to provide for funding through OUO in theyear 1998 with a line item of $30,000 per year. The Board of Stewardship has reallocatedfunds of $15,000 per year to this program for a total of $45,000 which began in year
2000. The GAC is very excited about the short and long range benefits of this program forcongregations and presbyteries.
There are currently three Planned Giving Coordinator positions with the following
employed currently: Carolyn Harmon, for the presbytery of East Tennessee and consultant
to Tennessee Georgia, Nadara Jones for presbyteries of Tennessee Synod, and Gaye Woodfor presbyteries of Arkansas, Missouri, Red River, and Trinity.
For more in depth information on Planned Giving plans refer to the Board of
Stewardship, Foundations, and Benefits report to General Assembly.

				(iii). Investment Loan
Rationale: This program is designed to increase substantially the amount of capital
available for loans within the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The FutureTrends survey
identified capital needs over the next ten years to range from $57 to $97 million for existing
churches. New church developments over this same period of time will likely require
an additional $30 million. Based on the experience of other denominations we expect$50 million or more to be invested over time. The motivation for investors is Mission
and the strengthening of our church in response to God’s call---even though the return on
investment will be less than could be realized with a pure dollar motivation. This program
will pay out to investors an amount equal to or greater than the average on demand CD
rate of area banks. Funds will be loaned to churches or presbyteries based on a two point
spread above the amount paid to investors. This program was assigned to the Board of
Stewardship, Foundations, and Benefits.
Current Status: The Board of Stewardship operates this program through a
Subsidiary Corporation. We had a long delay in getting our tax exempt status from the
IRS, but now we have the charter and bylaws approved and the prospectus completed. The
BOSFB merged the Cash Funds Management Program and assets into the Investment Loan
Program as of January 1, 2001. The Investment Loan Program as of January 1, 2007, had$13,247,000 in assets.
We have filed with Kentucky and Tennessee and have received approval to offer
the prospectus to persons who belong to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. We will
be offering the prospectus in Tennessee, Texas, Kentucky, and New Mexico. While thisprogram will help existing congregations in obtaining loans, it will also benefit NCD’s andtherefore support two of the priority goals. For more about this program see BOSFB reportto General Assembly.

			c. Establish New Congregations
Rationale: In his analysis of the FutureTrends survey, Dr. Reginald Bibby concludes,“There is considerable support for the establishment of new churches, with a strong preference
for these churches being created in the United States, versus elsewhere.” This will require
much planning and coordination in all parts of our denomination.
Current Status: A constitutional change was adopted by presbyteries in 2000 and ratified
by the 171st General Assembly. The interpretation and constitutional change has allowed
provisional Korean churches to begin assimilation into the Tennessee Georgia Presbytery.
There are NCD projects underway in other presbyteries. For further information on NCD’srefer to the Board of Missions report.

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3. Leadership Task Force		
In 1998 GAC appointed a task force to study the leadership needs of the denomination at all levelsof the Church. This task force of ten people was made up of laity and clergy from small, medium, and large
churches. The GAC received their report in January 2001and deferred action until the April 2001 meeting.
The Task Force report contained twenty-seven recommendations which were referred to denominationalboards/agencies for study and program development. Boards/Agencies and Institutions have developed
programs and have worked with presbyterial clerks and session clerks over the past four years and reported
their current progress to the GAC in its April 2006 meeting. The Task Force report and Board/Agency andInstitutions reports on progress are in a supplementary report.
		
Leadership within the Cumberland Presbyterian Church is one of the General Assembly’s priority
goals for this decade and boards/agencies and the GAC will continue to focus resources on this goal.
		
The GAC believes the church must begin to place more emphasis on a Tent Making Ministry. Basedon the size of a majority of our churches and their average annual income, the only way to provide pastoralleadership is to have and promote Tent Making Ministry. The Board of Missions has promoted this typeministry and other models for churches to have leadership. However, until Presbyteries become moreproactive in helping congregations acquire pastoral leadership and until the church at large calls persons
to a Tent Making Ministry, we will continue to have inadequate leadership for many of our churches.
Tent Making Ministry needs to be a major emphasis within the Cumberland presbyterian Church for theremainder of this decade and beyond.

III. TOUCH THE FUTURE DISCERNMENT AND
A COMPREHENSIVE GIVING CAMPAIGN
A. BACKGROUND		From 1995-1997 the General Assembly Council was engaged in a discernment process seeking
God’s will for the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Based on our belief that God speaks clearer throughthe Covenant Community,		Confession of Faith 1.17 God’s providence embraces the whole world, but is especially evident		in the creation of the Church, the covenant community. Through patient discipline, God guides
		this chosen community in her mission of witness and service in the world.,
we gathered input from the Church in a variety of settings and methods. In 1995 the GAC held a forum
at the General Assembly which engaged 500 leaders, in 1996 we appointed a task force to study funding
options, presbyteries held forums in 1996 and 1997, and we engaged Dr. Reginald Bibby in 1996 to provide
a survey to help understand what our Church community believed was important for them as disciples
and for the Church and its institutions. Through this gathering of information, study and prayer, the GAC
recommended a Vision of Ministry and three Priority Goals to the 1997 General Assembly as its emphasis
for the first decade of the 21st Century. The 1997 General Assembly approved the Vision of Ministry and thethree Priority Goals for the Church.
		
In 1997 after General Assembly the GAC Appointed an NCD task force to study that Priority Goal.
The task force reported to GAC in April of 1998. From that report the GAC recommended to the 1998
General Assembly a goal of 75 New Church starts by 2010. The task force also identified the need of $2
Million dollars at the General Assembly level to provide funds to presbyteries in support of this goal. This
$2 Million in no way will fund the entire cost of 75 NCD starts.
		
In August 1998 the GAC appointed a steering committee to develop a strategy to determine fundingneeds at all levels of the Church as we focus on the Vision of Ministry and three Priority Goals. To thisend, Touch the Future: A New Frontier in Partnership was developed to provide a structure to support
congregations, presbyteries, boards/agencies and institutions as they seek to discern God’s will for themand to provide resources to carry out that will.
		
Touch the Future: A New Frontier in Partnership is a process which has three basic elements to
support congregations, presbyteries, boards/agencies and institutions. As mentioned in II B. above, theseelements are, (1) a discernment process, (2) funding through a Church-wide giving campaign, and (3)intentionality in developing leadership at all levels of the Church.
		
The 1999 General Assembly authorized the Board of Stewardship to make a loan to the General
Assembly Council, not to exceed $400,000 at any one time, to cover up front expenses of the campaign, allexpenses (and the loan) to be repaid from the proceeds of the campaign. Since the 1999 General Assembly,
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Presbyterian New Church Development 2000-2010 which called for a Church wide campaign (see 1999
GA Minutes, pp. 103-119).
		In the fall of 1999 the steering committee, in conjunction with Mr. Roger Ricketts, developed aformal curriculum and training process to lead congregations, presbyteries, boards/agencies and institutions
through discernment of God’s will for their covenant communities. This overall discernment process wasintroduced to boards/agencies, institutions and presbyteries in 2000 by Vision Bearers. Then in 2001 a
special service and presentation was made at the General Assembly in Odessa, Texas. Those persons being
trained to lead these communities of faith through the discernment process are called Vision Enablers. Asof May 1, 2005, we have trained 147 people as Vision Enablers in 19 presbyteries.
		
There are other discernment processes available and a number of good books from the Alban
Institute. Most of these suggest that the Church needs to be intentional in discerning God’s will. During
our training we encourage Vision Enablers to help churches modify the discernment process to fit their
particular structures and needs.
		
In preparation for the Comprehensive Giving Campaign the GAC reported to the 2002 General
Assembly that it had authorized the Coordinating Committee (this is a standing committee of the GAC
consisting of all board/agency and institution executives and the executive of the GAC) to do another survey
and feasibility study. Dr. Reginald Bibby worked with the Coordinating Committee to develop the survey
instrument. Mr. Roger Ricketts worked with the Coordinating Committee to identify major Cumberland
Presbyterian donors. This was a very comprehensive survey targeting primarily the active membershipof the Church. The survey covered four major areas: (1) Congregational Characteristics, (2) Personal
Participation in Church Life, (3) The Role of the Denomination and (4) Financial Participation in Church
Life. Dr. Bibby has also included a survey conclusion (following this section) where he summarizes eacharea and then gives his opinion as to what the survey means for Ministry, Resources and the Future. Thissurvey was distributed to each commissioner, youth advisory delegate and board/agency representative tothe 2003 General Assembly.
		
There were 120 major donors identified by board/agency executives to receive the survey. Fortyof these major donors were selected for personal visits by Mr. Roger Ricketts (1) to determine the level ofunderstanding of the three priority goals of the denomination, (2) to determine the viability of a proposed
Church wide campaign for endowment and capital projects for congregations, presbyteries, denominationalboards, agencies & institutions, (3) to test the dollar goal amount for the proposed campaign, and (4)to identify potential leadership gifts for the campaign. Some of the findings from these personal visits
were: eighty-six percent of those interviewed were familiar with or aware of the three priority goals of
the denomination; two thirds of those interviewed were aware or were not surprised that a campaign was
being planned; ninety-six percent of those interviewed would support a denomination-wide campaign for
endowment of programs; eighty-six percent selected goals from $15 million to $30 million; only six ofthose interviewed would suggest a dollar figure without specific programs defined. The results from theseinterviews are further verified in the results from the Future Trends 2002 survey by Dr. Reginald Bibby.
The following is the Conclusion section extracted from the Future Trends 2002 survey.
B. FUTURE TRENDS 2002 SURVEY CONCLUSION		
1. The Situation in Summary		
A good survey will be in touch with reality, confirming some things that are well-known. It should
also provide us with information about issues and questions where the answers are not clear. In addition, it
should provide some surprises. Confirmation, information, stimulation: Cumberland Presbyterian readers
should have all three responses to the findings of this new church-wide survey.
		Congregational characteristics. Cumberland Presbyterian churches tend to be somewhat older
and smaller with slightly older age structures than those of other American denominations as a whole.
Almost 75% of CP churches were founded more than fifty years ago, compared to just over 60% of otherdenominationally-affiliated congregations. Some 80% of Cumberland churches have 150 or fewer active
participants, and 30% have 50 or fewer; nation-wide, the two figures are around 65% and 25%. People
over the age of 65 comprise at least 40% of the congregation in almost five in ten Cumberland churches,compared to only three in ten other Protestant congregations. CP churches also differ somewhat from otherchurches in the U.S. in the proportion of their pastors who either have been with their congregations for
shorter periods of time or longer periods of time.
		However, the proportion of Cumberland churches founded since the early 1980s is similar to thatof other denominations, offering the prospect of the denomination as a whole experiencing an increasein younger individuals and younger families that may have an impact on its demographic patterns. In
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diversity can be seen in the increased presence of Asian Americans, women, and divorced individuals,
especially in larger churches. Although congregations are willing to attempt to do a number of things by
way of ministry, their size and ensuing resources limit many to carrying out worship, Sunday School, andfellowship basics, in contrast to the diversified ministries of larger churches.
		Personal participation in Church life. People who are actively involved in the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church exhibit deep commitment to the faith and church that extends, in most cases, backto childhood. Nine in ten attended services on a weekly basis when they were growing up, frequently
accompanied by their parents. Close to five in ten were raised in CPC homes with close to another three
in ten coming from other Mainline denominations; most of the remaining two in ten have had evangelicalProtestant backgrounds. Their widespread loyalty to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church can be seenin the fact that 85% have been with the denomination for more than ten years, almost 60% for more than
thirty years; the corresponding figures for laity specifically are around 80% and 55% respectively. Most
endorse traditional Christian beliefs, engage in private devotions, and feel they experience God’s presence.
Beyond regular service attendance, Cumberland Presbyterians are typically actively involved in their local
churches and, in the case of many, their denomination. They maintain that their faith and their involvement
are enriching their lives, and they look to the church for ministry to themselves and their families.
		
The Role of the Denomination. For most, the starting place for church commitment is the local
church. It then extends for many to the denomination and for a majority to local presbyteries as well. No
less than around 90% of leaders and 85% of active laity maintain “being Cumberland Presbyterian” isimportant to them. All but a small number think they are reasonably familiar with what goes in to being“CP.” That said, large numbers readily acknowledge that they do not have a very high level of awarenessof the ministries being carried out. Such unfamiliarity frequently extends beyond average laity to leaders
as well — despite the fact people in both categories feel they receive sufficient information about what the
Church is doing.
		
Cumberland Presbyterians place foremost importance on their local churches, and tend to lookto the denomination for two things: resources for ministry and the effective carrying out of some key
activities on their behalf. These activities include clergy training and assistance, new church development,
the preservation of denominational beliefs, history and culture, and lay educational opportunities.
		
In assessing their denomination, Cumberland Presbyterians indicate that they have a high levelof satisfaction overall with how the CPC is currently serving individuals and congregations. None of thedenominational entities are seen as unimportant by as many as 20% of respondents. They reaffirm theongoing importance, for example, of Memphis Theological Seminary and Bethel College, the Board of
Christian Education, and the Children’s Home, and give very high ratings to the denomination’s leaders,emphasis, various programs, and divisions. Two asterisks: to the extent dissatisfaction with the Church that
does exist, it is most commonly found among a minority of ministers; it needs to be addressed. Second, theimportance of the Touch the Future initiative is questioned by three in ten people. However, its ministry
goals are solidly endorsed, suggesting leaders and laity need be much better informed of the nature of theinitiative.
		Financial participation in Church life. Cumberland Presbyterians who are active in theircongregations assume that commitment to God and the Church has financial implications. Almost all
see giving as returning to God what has been entrusted to them. Some 80% maintain that an important
facet of local church involvement isTable C1. Receptivity to Giving More by“contributing financially” and back up
Age, Gender, and State
what they say by giving to their churches
				ALL
GeneralLay
Ministers
regularly. Close to seven in ten tithe,
			
Laity
Leaders
including about 55% of active laity.
Age
18-34		
87%
88
***
***
Virtually all congregations contribute to
35-54
79		
74
80
85
denominational ministries through Our
55+
62		
53
65
70
Gender Male
74		
72
74
76
United Outreach and responses to special
Female62
57
68
73
appeals. Beyond contributing because ofRegion West73
69		7678
their beliefs, Cumberland Presbyterians
Gulf South 69		70		 66
71
are motivated to give at the local church
Tennessee 69		58		 7380
level primarily by awareness of financial
Kentucky 60		56		 5271
needs, ongoing church expenses,
Other
68		
64		 6774_________________________________________________
believing the expenditures are worthwhile***Sample sizes too small to permit stable percent aging.
and credible, and — of course — theirfinancial situations. Most are extremely
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With respect to denominational giving, the worthwhile/credible
combination is crucial, whereby they believe what’s involved
warrants their money and they have confidence in how the funds
Age18-34		4%will be used. And again, their financial situation is a key variable.
35-54 		
22These factors tend to hold for both individuals and congregations.
55+		
74
Gender Female		
57
Generally speaking, people are happy with distributing funds to
Male		
43
various ministries through Our United Outreach yet, at the sameState
Tennessee
45time, some six in ten feel the ministries themselves might be better
Texas		21served by people being able to both contribute to them through OUO
Kentucky
17
Alabama9and by giving to them directly. Most people are “very” to “fairly”
Other		
8satisfied with how their money is spent at the presbytery level as
Total of each:		
100%
well as by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church as a whole, if not
as unreservedly so as they are with their local churches.
Of considerable importance, laity and leaders see some ministriesof the CPC as financially healthier than others — their local churches and the Children’s Home, for example,
versus their presbyteries, MTS, and especially Bethel College. Yet, that doesn’t mean that a need necessarilytranslates into a funding priority. Instead, the pecking order of funding priorities both in general principal
and on a personal level starts with their local churches, which is far and away number 1. After that, priority
rankings take the form of the three priority goals of the Touch the Future Initiative, followed in order by theChildren’s Home, MTS, their presbyteries, and Bethel College.
		
It is clear that the giving potential of Cumberland Presbyterians has not been realized. First, withrespect to regular giving, close to one in ten of these active laity and leaders acknowledged that they could
have given more to the Church in 2002 than they did in 2001: three in ten respondents said they could havegiven up to 10% more, and close to one in ten over 10% more. Second, survey respondents solidly endorse
planned giving and endowments, but large numbers of active laity in particular indicate they have limited
familiarity with these programs. Nonetheless, appreciable numbers of laity and leaders alike indicate thatthey either are already contributing or are receptive to doing so.
		Third, regarding additional giving, when asked pointedly to estimate the range of an additional gift
they would consider making over a three-year period if the need was demonstrated, about 70% of these
active Cumberland Presbyterians were willing to provide a projection. Some 40% said that they felt they
could give at least $500 and the remaining 30% between $500 and $3,000 — including 5% who suggested
they could contribute anywhere from $5,000 to more than $250,000.
Table C2. Major Donors Profile		

2. What It All Means for Ministry, Resources, and the Future		
These survey findings point to a denomination that continues to demonstrate considerable vitality
and tenacity — traits that do not come by accident. Many an observer would have expected that themembers and offspring of that small Presbyterian breakaway group born in Dickson County, Tennessee,
in 1810 would have been gradually absorbed by larger bodies. Such is the fate of most splinter efforts.
Ironically, when its membership grew to around 200,000 members around the time of its one hundredthanniversary, the Cumberland Presbyterian Church almost disappeared in 1906 when it voted in favor ofmerger with the forerunner of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Those who dissented wanted the CPC tocontinue. Today the denomination lives on with close to 800 churches and more than 80,000 members —someone miraculously not swallowed up by other groups, notably Presbyterians, even though Cumberland
Presbyterian congregations number only one-tenth of the PCUSA’s 11,000 churches and its members just
one-thirtieth of the PCUSA’s approximate 2.5 million members.
		
Two centuries of survival indicate that the Cumberland Presbyterian Church is here to stay. In
market terms, the CPC is a small but long-established regional religious company, centered in the southeast
with outlets in a number of other states and abroad. Some 85% of its members are found in five states —Tennessee, Kentucky, Texas, Alabama, and Arkansas. In addition, its diaspora and recent immigrants havefounded congregations in about fifteen additional states, while missionaries have established congregations
in countries including Colombia, Hong Kong, Japan, and Liberia.
		
Those brief historical and contemporary facts are raised by the sociologist who sees them as importantto understanding something of the denominational loyalty that characterizes Cumberland Presbyterians,
and the willingness with which so many are prepared to contribute more money to the denomination.
		But the survey findings point to a number of provisos on the financial front.
		a. First, Cumberland Presbyterians have to be shown that the need is there, that the expenditure
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b. Second, for most people, the local congregation comes first. A logical deduction is that if funds
are going to be earmarked for the denomination, people want to know what’s in it for theirlocal congregations. They have told us that they are looking for the denomination for help in
the form of resources. They also expect the denomination to carry out ministry on their behalf.
Consequently, a major dimension of defining something as worthwhile is seeing what benefits
it has for local congregational ministry.
c. Third, not all causes are equal. Cumberland Presbyterians have their personal “top ten lists.”
Financial urgency on the part of a given entity does not necessarily constitute financial urgency
in their individual cases. As readers know well, what creates passion for one person will begreeted by apathy by another. A major task will be finding those good fits between financial
need and willing donor.
d. Fourth, avenues of additional giving are clearly diverse. Some think in terms of increasing theirannual giving. Others are also open to making additional, above-and-beyond contributions to
the Church. In the latter case, people are variously receptive to such possibilities as pledging agiven amount of money over time, participating in planned giving programs, and contributing
to endowments. Currently, a serious limitation documented by the survey is that large numbersof laity in particular are unfamiliar with giving options; that needs to change. People obviously
will choose different giving pathways; they need to have access to a wide range. And that
includes letting them use VISA!

		The laity and leaders who have participated in this survey are not only committed. They also are
enthused about the potential for good ministry both locally and denominationally. In recent years, one
in three of them have seen their congregations grow in size, while another one in three have seen theirchurches remain about the same; only about one in three people have seen the size of their congregations
shrink. Beyond sheer numbers, there is a widely-reported sense that things are changing for the better inthe form of growing culture and social diversity. New Korean and Hispanic congregations, for example,
are becoming part of the denomination in places like New York, New Jersey, and Maryland, as well as thesouth. New church development is seeing new congregations coming into being in both the United Statesand elsewhere. In many congregations, the social composition of churches has been changing, highlighted
by growing numbers of young people and women in leadership positions.
Table C.3. Outlook on Congregations and the Denomination by Church Role
% Who Indicate They Have “A Great Deal” or “Quite a Bit of Enthusiasm” Regarding...

		

				

ALL

Laity

GABDS

PRBDS

MINS

C&Ls

MDS

Works & programs: their congregation
Works & programs: the denomination
The future of the CP Church

87%
74
79

84
68
79

91
85
89

90
78
82

87
74
74

83
86
80

89
80
82

		
Given the willingness on the part of Cumberland Presbyterians to give more money to ministry andthe general upbeat outlook that appears to be characterizing so many of those most involved in the Church,what seems to be needed now are some clear-cut goals that are in touch with what laity and leaders value
most about ministry.
		As “an outsider” looking on, I have been taken by the superb timing of the denomination’s effort tointroduce and implement your Touch the Future initiative.
		e. The goal of revitalizing and equipping congregations, along with presbyteries, to fulfill themission of the church clearly resonates with congregationally-minded laity and ministers.

		
f.
			
		

The emphasis on recruiting, educating, and nurturing clergy and laity for specific ministries
also is consistent with the desire of laity to have the denomination both provide resources andcarry out important tasks on their behalf.

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social and cultural diversity, as well as eventually add to the human and financial resources of
the Church.

		As the survey shows, Cumberland Presbyterians strongly endorse all three objectives. These aregoals that are consistent with what they say they regard as purposeful, goals that they indicate are worthyof their time and financial support. If the three goals of the Touch the Future initiative can be clearly
operationalized in terms of spelling out to people some of the specific ways in which they are being pursued,
the survey findings suggest that significant numbers will respond financially.
		The survey also shows that as of late 2002 and early 2003, there is limited awareness of the initiative;
presumably that will soon change.
		Some of you may remember that, in my summary report of the 1996 survey, I concluded byreminding you that “the relatively fixed size and fixed financial resources of the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church means that it will face limitations as it attempts to minister.” I added, “There’s no reason, however,
why the Church...cannot be known as a denomination that does fewer things extremely well.”		I am not so glib as to recant seven years later. As a well-established “little denomination” completewith highly committed people, you are capable of doing a number of things extremely well. My researchand that of others shows that many North Americans are receptive to greater involvement with groups thatare able to touch their lives with effective ministry. With a clear vision of what you want to accomplish andthe willing support of a significant number of highly committed people, you are “well-positioned” to do anumber of things very well — to genuinely “touch the future.”		To the extent you succeed, it will make for quite the two-hundredth anniversary celebration in2010...and well beyond.
C. THE WORKING PLAN
		
After general plans were made and adopted by the 2003 General Assembly, the GAC hired theReverend Mr. Roger Ricketts as the Director of the Comprehensive Giving Campaign of Touch the
Future. A graduate of Marycrest College and the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, Roger was
ordained in the United Methodist Church. He has served in several pastorates and in the administration of
Monmouth College and Culver-Stockton College. In 1997 Roger founded Ricketts Associates. His clients
have included colleges, seminaries, private schools, denominational judicatories, and churches.
		
The results from the Future Trends 2002 survey and the personal interviews project a very positive
outlook about the Cumberland Presbyterian Church from its active membership. These results show that amajority of active members are willing to commit additional funding to programs that provide support andresources for local congregations. The results also show a strong commitment by active members to thethree Priority Goals of the denomination.
		
The following is the working plan for the Touch the Future Comprehensive Giving Campaign(2003 to 2006).
Touch the Future
A comprehensive giving campaign (2003 through 2006).
		This campaign plan incorporates the following assumptions:
1. The campaign will invite virtually every individual and family in the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church to make a pledge to the campaign.
2. It will encourage gifts and pledges to help endow and fund programs for local congregations,presbyteries, denominational priorities, boards/agencies and institutions.
3. Our goal is the participation of over 25,000 active members in the giving of pledges and gifts.
This figure is to reflect the total number of individuals who give, including all members offamilies who pledge under a family name.
4. Every option to give will be employed during the campaign: gifts and pledges of cash, transferof stocks and securities and Planned Gifts: charitable trusts, annuities, bequests, real estate andpersonal property.
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6. No Cumberland Presbyterian church or congregation will be assigned a “fair share” pledge.
The focus of the campaign will be on individual gifts and pledges from Cumberland
Presbyterians.
7. All campaign pledges are to be above and beyond any individual pledge to an annual
congregational budget and in addition to any pledge that is designated for OUO.
8. Gifts at every level of the Cumberland Presbyterian denomination will be celebrated as they help
to Touch the Future of the Church through its local congregations, presbyteries, denominationalboards and agencies, and institutions.
D. ORGANIZATIONThe campaign incorporates two phases with each unfolding separately but simultaneously. For
effective management of the campaign, the denomination was divided into seven regions and Campaign
Coordinators were retained to manage the daily work of the campaign in each particular region.
The following chart outlines the organizational structure of the Touch the Future Comprehensive
giving campaign:

GAC Coordinating Committee

Communications Firm

Implementation Task ForceCampaign Director

The Eight Regions and Regional Coordinators:
1. East Tennessee, Georgia, Massachusetts, New York, Maryland, & New Jersey (Don & Jane Hubbard)
2. Oklahoma, Missouri and Arkansas (Gaye Wood)
3. Midwest: Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Kentucky (Annalee Watson)
4. Alabama, Mississippi and Florida* (Jearl and Charlotte Hunley)
5. Texas, California*, Louisiana, Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico (James & Freda Gilbert)
6. Middle Tennessee (Judi Truitt)
7. West Tennessee (Cornelia Swain)*Florida and California had sub-regions within their respective regions.
E. Touch the Future: A New Frontier in Partnership Summary		Touch the Future: A New Frontier in partnership, was adopted by the General Assembly to promote
its Vision of Ministry and the three priority goals for the first decade of the twenty-first century. Thosepriority goals are to:			 • Recruit, educate and nurture clergy and laity for their specific ministries.
			 • Revitalize and equip congregations and presbyteries to fulfill the mission (vision) of thechurch.
			 • Establish new congregations.
		
Touch the Future has developed into an initiative that provides the structure to educated congregations,presbyteries, and denominational boards/agencies and institutions about the vision and three priority goals.
More importantly, the program has begun to strengthen congregations helping to fulfill the priority goal torevitalize congregations. Three of five phases have been completed, with PHASE 4 to begin in September
2005.
		
During PHASE 4, the Regional Coordinators will continue to work through 2005 with followup visits to congregations and some individuals. Major donor visits and follow-up will be conductedby the Coordinating Committee of the General Assembly Council. Roger Rickets will be available tocongregations for feasibility studies and capital campaigns on a consultant basis. The discernment process
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PHASE 5 began in 2006 and carry Touch the Future through the decade. The General AssemblyCouncil sub-committee on Touch the Future and staff will conduct regional events to train anyone interested
in leading congregations through the discernment process. The Coordinating Committee will continue to
direct activities of Touch the Future with Elinor Brown continuing her work as Director of the programwith the help of a part-time assistant in the Touch the Future office. All other staff will be on a volunteer
basis. The Touch the Future newsletter will continue telling stories of congregations who are intentionallydiscerning God’s will either through the TTF discernment process or another program. A major celebrationof the ministries God has revealed to congregations, presbyteries and the boards/agencies and institutions
will be planned for the 2010 General Assembly.
		
PHASE 1 was begun in 1999 by the Board of Stewardship lending the leadership of Elinor Brown as
the Director of the Touch the Future :Discernment. That same year, Elinor, Davis Gray and Roger Ricketts
developed a structure for a discernment process and a communication plan to inform all congregations
and presbyteries. In 2000 they trained thirteen Vision Bearers who made presentations to all state-side
presbyteries and boards/agencies and institutions, about the Vision of Ministry and the three priority goals
and invited them to engage in a discernment process seeking God’s will for their ministries. In 2001, two
special services and presentations were made at General Assembly in Odessa, Texas.
		
PHASE 2 was begun in 2001 by training Vision Enablers to lead congregations, presbyteries anddenominational boards/agencies and institutions through a discernment process. The leadership training
team of Lisa Anderson, Jay Earheart-Brown, Chris Joiner, Margaret McKee, Nancy McSpadden, Bill
Ramsey, Fran Vickers, and Frank Ward, have worked with staff to train 147 Vision Enablers as of May
1, 2005. Currently there are 118 congregations engaged in some phase of a discernment process. The
Touch the Future newsletter has been mailed twice per year since 2003 to twenty-five thousand households.
This newsletter is designed to celebrate what congregations are doing through the discernment and giving
campaigns, and promotes the three priority goals.
		
PHASE 3 was the implementation of a Comprehensive Giving Campaign to help congregations
raise funds for their ministries and to raise up ministry needs at all of the judicatory levels. Roger Ricketts
was hired by the General Assembly Council to organize and direct the campaign. There were seven Regional
Coordinators trained and they held 27 events in 2004, 218 congregations and 1,050 people in attendance.
During 2005, Roger concentrated on working with major donors, while the Regional Coordinators havemade presentations for congregations and clusters of congregations. Roger developed a congregational
information form which was mailed out by the Office of the General Assembly in 2004. From a combinationof this mailing, Roger’s visits, and input from the Regional Coordinators, we celebrate $22,505,551 raisedfor various ministries in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. This amount represents funds raised bycongregations and individuals both as part of Touch the Future and campaigns outside the TTF program.
F. Touch the Future 2006 & Beyond		
We will continue to promote the discernment process and comprehensive giving at the congregational
and presbyterial level for the remainder of this decade as a way to achieve the three priority goals of theGeneral Assembly.
		In 2007 we will publish two Touch the Future newsletters. These newsletters will provide updates
on activities in congregations, presbyteries and denominational boards/agencies.
		
We are also aware that a number of churches are finishing the discernment process and need toraise funds to meet the goals. While the Reverend Mr. Roger Ricketts is not employed by the GAC, we havearranged for him to provide consulting services to Cumberland Presbyterian Churches at a reduced fee
structure. This fee structure is as follows:
Feasibility Study:
Annual budget of the church,
congregation or presbytery:
up to $99,999				$100,000 to 250,000			

$ 2,000$ 4,000$251,000 to 499,000			
over $500,000				

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Travel expenses are an additional expense. These expenses will be travel, lodging and meals.
Meal expenses will not normally exceed $35 per day. Lodging is at the average Hampton Inn rate for yourcommunity. Air fare is the Southwest Airlines average ticket price.
		
An additional expense will be the design and printing of Case Statements, survey forms, envelopes
and postage to mail survey to every household in the church. These cost would be approximately $1,000
up to $5,000.

Capital or Building Campaign
Annual budget of the church,
congregation or presbytery:
up to $99,000				from $100,000 to $250,000		
from $251,000 to $499,000		over $500,000				$ 3,000$ 5,000$ 7,500$10,000		Travel expenses are an additional expense. These expenses will be travel, lodging and meals.
Meal expenses will not normally exceed $35 per day. Lodging is at the average Hampton Inn rate for yourcommunity. Air fare is the Southwest Airlines average ticket price.
Reverend Mr. Roger Ricketts can be contacted at (573)288-4474 or E-mail: rogericketts@centurytel.net
G. BUDGET		

The following budget was approved by the 2003 General Assembly:
BudgetTouch the Future Comprehensive Giving Campaign(2003–2006)

		
Director of Touch the Future Comprehensive Giving Campaign		
		Campaign Coordinator (Memphis Campaign Office)			
			($12,500 annually = 4 years)			
		
Communications Professional Fees							(The assumption is 3 days work per month x 12 months x 4 years or		$85hr x 8hrs x 3days x 12months x 4 years)			Campaign Presentation Materials							
Brochures, Videos, Pledge Cards,			(All Communication materials)
			Travel, meals and lodging							Regional Coordinators (stipend)							Campaign events, meetings								Training Events									Contingencies										Office Supplies 									Postage (UPS, FedEx)									Electronic service:									(Phone, email, Internet, Fax)					$198,000
50,000198,000
172,000
292,200
30,00015,0007,500
7,500
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TOUCH THE FUTURE: A NEW FRONTIER IN PARTNERSHIP
CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
EXPENSES

1999 & 2000
			General Expenses......................................$35,505.74
			Discernment Events.....................................40,939.31
				
Subtotal...........................................76,445.05
2001
			
Discernment Assistant...............................$11,379.12
			
Office Supplies/Equipment............................7,499.58
			Discernment Events.......................................8,410.96
			Communication........................................... 946.74
				
Subtotal...........................................28,236.40
2002			
Discernment Assistant.............................. $11,720.64
			
Office Supplies/Equipment........................... 9,785.92
			Discernment Events.....................................13,616.16
			Communication........................................... 4,284.84
				
Subtotal...........................................39,407.56
2003			
Giving Director..........................................$62,018.00
			Discernment Assistant.................................11,547.00
			Office Supplies/Equipment..........................20,367.63
			
Regional Giving Coordinators.....................35,000.00			Giving Travel...............................................17,993.37
			Discernment Events.....................................15,965.47
			Communication......................................... 84,899.12
				
Subtotal.........................................247,790.59
2004			
Giving Director Salary...............................$58,131.12
			
Giving Director Health Insurance..................4,728.00			Giving Director Travel...................................1,595.05
			Discernment Assistant.................................10,703.20
			
Office Supplies/Equipment........................... 4,651.06
			Regional Giving Coordinators
				Salaries...........................................88,590.24
				
Expense...........................................42,468.54
			
Regional Giving Events.................................9,868.78
			Discernment Events.....................................12,194.87
			Communication–Giving..............................44,979.69
			Communication–Discernment.......................3,651.52
			Communication–Combined...........................6,989.00
			
Loan Interest.............................................. 8,920.36
				
Subtotal.........................................297,471.43
			
			
			
			
			

2005
Giving Director– Salary.............................$28,615.56
Giving Director– Retirement.........................1,575.00
Giving Director– Health Insurance................2,975.00
Giving Director– Travel....................................576.09
Discernment Assistant.................................10,519.30

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Office Supplies/Equip. Combined.................2,278.27
			
Regional Giving Coordinators–Salaries......88,590.24
			
Regional Giving Coordinators–Expense.....13,205.97
			Communication–Combined.........................72,745.92
			Loan Interest............................................ 38,726.59
				
Subtotal.........................................259,807.94
2006
Discernment Assistant...................$12,333.12
Office Supplies/Equipment............... 2,464.86
Communication– Newsletter...........11,953.68
Loan Interest....................................47,249.97
Subtotal...............................74,001.63
Total Expenses......................... $1,023,160.60
PAYMENTS ON EXPENSES			Board of Stewardship			2000 Budget .......................................... -40,939.31
			
2001 Budget .......................................... -51,742.14
			2002 Budget .......................................... -43,407.56
			2003 Budget .......................................... -39,000.00
			2004 Budget .......................................... -37,000.00
			2005 Budget .......................................... -48,000.00
			2006 Budget .......................................... -31,608.26
					
Subtotal.......................... (291,697.27)
			
			
			
			
			

Comprehensive Giving Campaign
2004 Gifts.......................................... $-1,152.00
2005 Gifts............................................ -4,270.00
2005 Fees............................................ -1,500.00
2006 Fees............................................ -1,853.00
		
Subtotal.............................. (8,775.00)
Our United Outreach2006 Allocation ........................................ $-47,688.33
		
Subtotal............................ (47,688.33)

			Total Payments ..................................... $(348,160.60)* Due from Comprehensive Giving Campaign..................$675,000.00
OTHER BOARD OF STEWARDSHIP SUPPORT
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			

Discernment Director 2000..........................46,890.00
Discernment Director 2001..........................48,767.00
Discernment Director 2002..........................52,242.00
Discernment Director 2003..........................52,426.00
Discernment Director 2004..........................53,856.00
Discernment Director 2005..........................56,062.00
Discernment Director 2006...................... 43,450.00**Total		........................................$353,693.00

			
			

**Represents the service of the Coordinator of Stewardship as the Director of
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Fund loan in the amount of $675,000 which funded the unrecovered expenses. The balanceon this loan at the end of 2006 was $675,000. The Our United Outreach allocation for2006 of $47,688.33 covered the $47,249.97 in 2006 interest on the loan plus $438.36 inother 2006 expenses. For 2007-2011 the guaranteed OUO allocation is $168,493. This
allocation is expected to cover the interest and principle repayment of the loan. The Boardof Stewardship 2006 payment of $31,608.26 paid $24,460.03 in 2006 expenses and plus
$7,147.96 on expenses from 2005 not funded by the loan. The Board of Stewardship hopes
to cover any 2007 expenses related to the continuation of Touch the Future Discernment
and Communication.
The expenses for the Touch the Future Comprehensive Giving Campaign are being paid through aline item in the OUO budget.

IV. REFERRALS FROM THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
A. Memorial from West Tennessee Presbytery concerning establishing a Care, Healing, Action andResponse Team (pp 364-5, 2003 minutes). The GAC submits the following to the 177th General Assemblyfor its consideration.
1. Defining Crisis in the Church
Crisis is defined as the point that determines a good or bad outcome. Jeffrey T. Mitchell andGeorge S. Everly, Jr. in their book and study guide for Critical Incident Stress defines crisis as: “aresponse to an event wherein (a) an individual’s psychological homeostasis is disrupted, (b) one’s
usual coping mechanisms have failed, and (c) there is evidence of distress and significant functional
impairment.” To understand what brings individuals and groups to the point of crisis we must discuss the“Critical Incident.” Critical Incident is the event which has the potential to engender a crisis response.
The Task Force views the “Memorial from West Tennessee Presbytery” as expressing a need in the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church for Crisis Response Teams to deal with the aftermath of a Critical
Incident. We agree.
2. Response to a Critical Incident
Response to a Critical Incident in the Church or any other area is to be responded to bya team trained in “Critical Incident Stress Management” (CISM). (see appendix on brief steps)
Good intentional untrained response is never to be done, because more stress and further crisis could becaused. It should be noted that “Crisis Intervention” made by trained CISM teams is not a fix all or fullcure. Crisis Intervention is psychological “first aid”, with the following goals:
a. Symptom stabilization, i.e., prevent the symptoms of distress/impairment from worsening.
b. Symptom reduction
c. Re-establish functional capacity, ord. Seek further assessment and/or a higher level of care.
In order for the Crisis Intervention (first aid) to be effective, timely response is critical. As in firstaid the response must be within the first few hours of the Critical Incident. Other responses may be madetwo to three days after the Critical Incident.
3. Putting a CISM Team in Place for the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
The Memorial called for the General Assembly to development a Team to respond. One
team would be difficult in terms of the time factor to mobilize the team. However having several
teams throughout the Church would be expensive to train. The Task Force believes that each
Presbytery should place this concern jointly with their Committees on the Ministry and Boardsof Missions since the Critical Incidents will effect both the Clergy and the Congregations.
The Task Force believes that there are people with in the bounds of each Presbytery already trainedin CISM techniques. Fire, Police, EMS and Military Chaplains, along with Public School Crisis Response
Teams are located in most communities. These people may be able to pull a team together for the Church
to use, or at least direct a Presbytery where to get information on CISM Teams.

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Therefore we offer the following information for Presbyteries to use in setting up or locating teams.
Federation of Fire Chaplains 		

International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc.

Foundation, Inc.			

10176 Baltimore National Pike, Unit 201

Ed Stauffer, Executive Director 		
185 County Road 1602 			Clifton, TX 76634
Phone: (254) 622-8514
Web site: www.firechaplains.org

Ellicott City, MD 21042
Phone: (410) 750-9600

International Conference of Police Chaplains
P. O. Box 5590
Destin, FL 32546-5590
Phone: (850) 654-9736
Email: icpc@icpc.gccoxmail.com
International Critical Incident
Stress Foundation, INC.
10176 Baltimore National Pike, Unit 201
Ellicott City, MD 21042
410-750-9600
Fax 410-750-9601
Emergency 410-313-2473

A PRIMER ON CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT (CISM)
George S. Everly, Jr., Ph.D., C.T.S. and Jeffrey T. Mitchell, Ph.D., C.T.S.
The International Critical Incident Stress Foundation
As crises and disasters become epidemic, the need for effective crisis response capabilities
becomes obvious. Crisis intervention programs are recommended and even mandated in a wide variety ofcommunity and occupational settings (Everly and Mitchell, 1997). Critical Incident Stress Management(CISM) represents a powedul, yet cost- effective approach to crisis response (Everly, Flannery, & Mitchell,in press; Flannery, 1998; Everly & Mitchell, 1997) which unfortunately is often misrepresented andmisunderstood.
What is CISM? CISM is a comprehensive, integrative, multicomponent crisis intervention system.
CISM is considered comprehensive because it consists of multiple crisis intervention components, whichfunctionally span the entire temporal spectrum of a crisis. CISM interventions range from the pre-crisis
phase through the acute-crisis phase, and into the post-crisis phase. CISM is also considered comprehensivein that it consists of interventions which may be applied to individuals, small functional groups, large
groups, families, organizations, and even communities. The 7 core components of CISM are defined below
and are summarized in TABLE 1.
1. Pre-crisis preparation. This includes stress management education, stress resistance, and crisis
mitigation training for both individuals and organizations.
2. Disaster or large-scale incident, as well as, school and community support programs including
demobilizations, informational briefings, “town meetings” and staff advisement
3. Defusing. This is a 3-phase, structured small group discussion provided within hours of a crisis
for purposes of assessment, triaging, and acute symptom mitigation.
4. Critical Incident Stress Debridmg (CISD) refers to the “Mitchell model” Wtchell and Everly,1996) 7-phase, structured group discussion, usually provided 1 to 10 days post crisis, and designed
to mitigate acute symptoms, assess the need for follow-up, and if possible provide a sense of
postcrisis psychological closure.
5. One-on-one crisis interventiodcounseling or psychological support throughout the full range ofthe crisis spectrum.
6. Family crisis intervention, as well as, organizational consultation.
7. Follow-up and referral mechanisms for assessment and treatment, if necessary.

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TABLE 1CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT(CISM) :THE SEVEN CORE COMPONENTS(Adapted from: Everly and Mitchell, 1997)
INTERVENTION

TIMING

ACTIVATIONGOALS FORMAT

1. Pre-crisis
Pre-crisis
Anticipation of
preparation.
Phase.
crisis.
			

Set expectations.
Improve coping.
Stress mgmt.

Group
Organization

2. Demobilization &Post-crisis; orEvent driven.
Post-crisis;
Shift		or Event driven.
disengagement.		
Staff Consult.(rescuers);			
ShiftGroup Info. 			
Briefing for
disengagement.
civilians, schools,
businesses.

To inform,
consult. Allow
psychologicaldecompression
Stress mgmt.

Large group.
Organization

3. Defusing

Post-crisis.
Usually symptom(Within 12 hrs)
driven.
						Symptommitigation.
Possible closure.
Triage.

Small group.

4. Critical Incident
Post-crisis.
Usually symptom
Stress Post-crisis.
(1 to 7 days)
driven. Can be even
Usually symptom		driven.
Debriefing (CISD)			

Facilitate Small group.
psychologicalclosure. SX
mitigation. Triage.

5. Individual crisis
Anytime.
Symptom driven.
intervention (1 : 1)
Anywhere.		
			
			
			

Symptom
Mitigation.
Return to function,
If possible.
Referral if needed.

6. Family CISM;
Anytime.
Either symptom
Org. consultation		driven or event		driven.
						Foster support,		 Families;
communications.		 Organizations.
Symptom mitigation.
Closure, if possible.
Referral, if needed.

7. Follow-up;
Anytime.
Usually symptom
Referral.		
driven.
			

Assess mental status. Individual.
Access higher		 Family.
level of care.

Individual[From: Everly, G. & Mitchell, 3. (1997) Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM). A New Era and Standardof Care in Crisis Intervention. Ellicott City, MD: Chevron Publishing.]

As one would never attempt to play a round of golf with only one golf club, one would not attempt
the complex task of intervention within a crisis or disaster with only one crisis intervention technology.
As crisis intervention, generically, and CISM, specifically, represent a subspecialty within
behavioral health, one should not attempt application without adequate and specific training. CISM is not
psychotherapy, nor a substitute for psycl~otherapyC. ISM is a form of psychological “first aid.”
As noted earlier, CISM represents an integrated multicomponent crisis intervention system. Thissystems approach underscores the importance of using multiple interventions combined in such a manner

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as to yield maximum impact to achieve the goal of crisis stabilization and symptom mitigation. Althoughin evidence since 1983 (Mitchell, 1983), ths concept is commonly misunderstood as evidenced by a recent
article by Snelgrove (1998) who argues that the CISD group intervention should not be a stand aloneintervention. Ths point has, frankly, never been in contention. The CISD intervention has always been
conceived of as one component within a larger functional intervention framework. Adrmttedly, some of theconfusion surrounding h s point was engendered by virtue of the fact that in the earlier expositions, the term
CISD was used to denote the generic and overarching umbrella program1 system, while the term “formal
CISD” was used to denote the specific 7-phase group discussion process. The term CISM was later used toreplace the generic CISD and serve as the overarching umbrella program1 system, as noted in Table 1 (seeEverly and Mitchell, 1997).
The effectiveness of CISM programs has been empirically validated through thoughtful qualitative
analyses, as well as through controlled investigations, and even meta-analyses (Everly, Boyle, & Lating, inpress; Flannery, 1998; Everly & Mitchell, 1997; Everly & Boyle, 1997; Mitchell & Everly, in press; Everly,
Flannery, & Mitchell, in press; Dyregrov, 1997), unfortunately, this is a fact often overlooked (e.g. see
Snelgrove, 1998).
Similarly, there is a misconception that evidence exists to suggest that CISDI CISM has provenharmful to its recipients (e.g. see Snelgrove, 1998), this is a misrepresentation of the extant data. There is
no extant evidence to argue that the “Mitchell model” CISD, or the CISM system, has proven harmful! The
investigations that are frequently cited to suggest such an adverse effect simply did not use the CISD or
CISM system as prescribed, a fact that is too often ignored (e.g. see Snelgrove, 1998).
In sum, no one CISM intervention is designed to stand alone, not even the wideIy used CISD.
Efforts to implement and evaluate CISM must be programmatic, not unidimensional (Mitchell & Everly, inpress). While the CISM approach to crisis intervention is continuing to evolve, as should any worthwhile
endeavor, current investigations have clearly demonstrated its value as a tool to reduce human suffering.
Future research should focus upon ways in which the CISM process can be made even more effective tothose in crisis.
While the roots of CISM can be found in the emergency services professions dating back to the late1970s, CISM is now becoming a “standard of care” in many schools, communities, and organizations welloutside the field of emergency services (Everly & Mitchell, 1997).
References
Dyregrov, A. (1997). The process of psychological debriefing. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 10,589-604.
Everly, G.S., Boyle, S. & Lating, J. (in press). The effectiveness of psychological debriefmgs invicarious trauma: A ineta-analysis. Stress Medicine.
Everly, G.S. & Boyle, S. (1997, April). CISD: A meta-analysis. Paperpresented to the
4th World Congress on Stress, Trauma, and Coping in the Emergency Sewices
Professions Baltimore, MD.
Everly, G.S. & Mitchell, J.T. (1 997). Critical Incident Stress A4anagenzent (CISM):A
New Era and Standard of Care in Crisis Intervention. Ellicott City, MD: Chevron.
Everly, O., Flannery, R., & Mitchell, J. (in press). CISM: A review of literature.
Aggression and Violent Behavior: A Review Journal.
Flannery, R.B. (1998). The Assaulted StaffAction Program: Coping with thepsychological affermath of violence. Ellicott City, MD: Chevron Publishing. Mitchell,
J.T. (1983). When disaster strikes ... The critical incident stress debriefing.
Journal of Emergency Medical Services, 13 (1 l), 49-52.
Mitchell, J. T. & Everly, G.S. (in press). CISM and CISD: Evolution, effects andoutcomes. In B. Raphael & J. Wilson (Eds.). Psychological Debriefing.
Mitchell, J.T. & Everly, 0.5. (1996). Critical Incident Stress Debriejng: An Operations
Manual. Ellicott City, MD: Chevron.

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Snelgrove, T. (1998). Debriefing under fire. Trauma Lines, 3 (2),3,11.
B. The 176th General Assembly referred Recommendation 3 (pp 406, 2006 minutes) of the Report of theCommittee on Memphis Theological Seminary/ Historical Foundation to the General Assembly Council.
The GAC Submits the following to the 177th General Assembly for its consideration. We concurwith the great need of the church to recruit Cumberland Presbyterian scholars and would hope that funds
could be made available to help recruit and support scholars for the church and all its institutions (MTS,
Bethel College, Children’s Home, and other positions of denominational leadership).
We note that there are currently two endowments (Grace Beasley Johnson and Ed Mikels) reportedby the Board of Stewardship with a purpose similar in nature to our directive. These funds produce roughly$3,000 a year based on 4- 4.5% interest. In order to give resonable financial support for PH. D. students, itwould seem that a good target level support would be around $10,000.
A $600,000 endowment, placed in the new Total Return Fund of the Board of Stewardship which
produces around 5% interest, would provide $30,000 a year, enough for three $10,000 stipends for PH.
D. Students. Hopefully, donors could be found to fund the endowment. As the church is made aware of
the great need for recruitment and financial support for Cumberland Presbyterian scholars, funds would
become available.
At the time such an endowment is nearing being fully funded, a five person committee made up of
the MTS president, Bethel College president, and others named by the GAC would be named to oversee theprocess of granting the scholarships.
Information concerning the scholarships would be publicized throughout the church by the mosteffective ways possible.

V. ACTIONS OF GAC FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
A. The General Assembly Council of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, acting at its April 13, 2007
meeting, has taken the following actions under Article II. B. 2. c of its bylaws which provides that “theGeneral Assembly Council shall act with the power of the General Assembly in such emergency when such
emergency has been declared by a three-fourths vote of the entire membership of the General AssemblyCouncil,” to wit,
1. GAC approved the Center Property Task Force signing a contract for the sale of the Warren
Building to the Boys and Girls Club of Memphis at a price of $650,000. The closing of this salewill be scheduled for July 6, 2007.
The following must occur before July 1, 2007:		
• Utilities, Telephone System, and Internet access must be moved to the Union Avenue		
Building.
		• All occupants of the Warren Building will need to re-locate by July 1, 2007. (This is the		Board of Missions and Stated Clerk’s offices.)
2. GAC approved the Center Property Task Force signing a contract on the Union Avenue Building
and property. The Center Task Force has an offer of $1,250,000 and has made a counter offer of$1,400,000 plus ninety days rent free occupancy after the closing.
The following figures were provided to the GAC from the Center Property Task Force. It was thesefigures upon which Council members made this decision; however, it was also with the understanding that
the Center Property Task Force would be continuing to clarify contracts and details. The GAC fully expects
a revised financial plan from the Center Property Task Force to be presented at this General Assembly.
Projected Cost (April 13, 2007)
Buy 8383 Wolf lake Drive Building				$1,750,000
Retrofit 8383 Wolf Lake Drive Building			332,600
New Entry Way 8383 Wolf lake Drive Building		
54,800
New Archives Building					383,600
Fire Suppressant for Archives					 116,722
Safe for Board of Stewardship (estimate)			
25,000
Tommy-lift for Archives (estimate)				
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Moving expenses						Furniture							Contingency							Maintenance Escrow						Repay indebtedness						Total Cost		
Possibility to defer
Archives Building						Fire Suppressant						Furniture							Maintenance Escrow						Repayment of Maintenance Debt				57

50,000100,000
150,000
500,000
660,000$ 4,127,722$383,600
116,722
100,000
500,000
300,000$1,400,322

Total Cost Less Deferred		$2,727,400

Projected Funds Available (April 13, 2007)
Cash on hand							Hilliard Lyons Interest 						Pledges Outstanding						Sale of Warren Building (Net)					Sale of Union Avenue Building (Net using the			
Task Force Counter Offer)					$410,164
10,000288,164
601,000
1,316,000$2,625,328

Difference				$102,072

B. The 175th General Assembly approved Memphis Theological Seminary’s purchase of eight properties,
adjacent to its current property, to fulfill the long term plan of growth for MTS. One of the above owners
had one additional property and wanted to sell all five at once and needed to close before G.A. met in
June. Therefore, the General Assembly Council of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, acting at its April
13, 2007 meeting, has taken the following unanimous action under Article II. B. 2.© of its bylaws which
provides that “the General Assembly Council shall act with the power of the General Assembly in such
emergency when such emergency has been declared by a three-fourths vote of the entire membership of theGeneral Assembly Council,” to wit,
1. GAC approved the purchase of one additional property, above what the 175th General Assembly
approved, by Memphis Theological Seminary, to be financed by a loan from the Board of Stewardship,
Foundation, and Benefits of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
C. The 2006 General Assembly appointed the Organization Task Force and directed that their expenses be
paid from the Contingency Fund with the remainder to be borrowed from the Board of Stewardship. The
borrowed amount is to be shared by all boards and agencies at the current percentage rate they receive OUO
funds. Also, this is to be paid by December 10, 2010.
The 2008 General Assembly to be held in Japan is currently projected to cost $50,000 of nonbudgeted funds.
The total estimate of the two cost are $160,000. When General Assembly made the decision about
funding for the Organization Task Force, they were not aware of the 2008 G.A. cost nor knew we would
have a shortfall of $80,031 in OUO for 2006. Also since the proposed 2008 OUO allocation is the same as2007 and the 2009 proposal is only $35,000 increase over 2008, I believe the action by the 2006 G.A. willplace a definite undue hardship on boards and agencies between now and 2010.
Therefore, the General Assembly Council of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, acting at its
April 13, 2007 meeting, has taken the following unanimous action under Article II. B. 2.© of its bylaws
which provides that “the General Assembly Council shall act with the power of the General Assembly insuch emergency when such emergency has been declared by a three-fourths vote of the entire membershipof the General Assembly Council,” to wit,
1. The GAC authorized the Board of Stewardship Foundation and Benefits to loan up to $160,000
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from the Contingency Fund and to cover the expenses of the General Assembly meeting in Japan 2008 andthat this loan be paid from OUO funds after the Touch the Future loan is paid. The Touch the Future loan
will be paid off in 2011.

VI. OUR UNITED OUTREACH
A. OUR UNITED OUTREACH STATISTICS
In 1985 the General Assembly adopted a new plan for OUO, requesting that each congregation
give 10% of its total income to support denominational board/agency programs. Since 1985 the General
Assembly has continually affirmed this plan and has directed presbyteries to work with their congregations
to promote OUO.
Since 1994 OUO has ranged from 5.1%- 5.8% of total giving reported by congregations.
If all state side congregations had given 10% and overseas presbyteries given their requested
percentage to OUO, the total would have been $4,723,542. If this could be achieved we would have ample
funds to support our expanding New Church Development and assist presbyteries and congregations in the
nurture of clergy and laity for their ministries.
		OUO INCOME HISTORY
Presbytery

1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

Arkansas

132,985

131,028

138,103138,399

130,545

136,714

144,322

123,326

Missouri

36,76739,49840,94542,17938,33451,81549,17554,428

West Tennessee

291,896

349,578

354,264

355,096354,231362,720357,978

352,817

Covenant

120,486

131,013

123,370

112,236

111,781

116,159

129,994

122,740

Cumberland

123,495

155,621

135,757

143,555

140,565

146,181138,121150,639

North Central

90,83485,86095,271

91,072

95,017

97,519102,780

103,728

Andes

4,020

3,660

3,480

3,480

3,480

3,480

4,710

8,120

Cauca Valley

3,550

1,250

4,082

3,515

4,040

4,915

5.200

2,950

Choctaw

300

0

0

300

400

1,098

1,274

500

Del Cristo

173,028

195,457

181,965

224,660

190,754

198,424

183,327

163,803

Hong Kong

6,263

5,931

4,138

7,983

4,994

7,038

5,940

5,926

Japan

22,546

20,531

17,08737,297

41,87944,07938,644

39,662

Red River

147,449

150,168

155,014151,327

139,616

156,511

160,493

129,971

Trinity

122,308

129,107

131,069

130,427

141,566

149,328

144,545

163,254

Cullman

20,64623,89129,01525,52027,15027,02025,442

38,164

East Tennessee

230,384

227,989

214,114238,186

255,663

252,272

278,995

300,740Grace

119,444

110,697

116,907

123,054

137,164

124,929

140,426

146,945

TN Georgia

78,17678,381

74,52984,357

77,58187,45576,001

77,478

Columbia

64,39862,06064,442

68,43886,446

81,11788,322

91,132

Liberia

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Murfreesboro

172,771

176,167

186,414

198,384

191,124

207,003

219,012219,291

Nashville

231,643

216,599

222,794

228,101

245,385

242,802

235,406

240,358

Hope

48,13643,39555,021

38,67240,28838,87337,51130,437

Robt. Donnell

45,29649,264

44,831

48,59955,38072,164

79,12987,475

SUB TOTAL

2,286,816

2,387,046

2,392,612

2,494,840

2,513,383

2,613,244

2,646,749

2,664,486

Individuals

0

600

50

2,000

500

0

745

120

Oil Royalty

49,73745,06935,63625,84325,422

18,182

26,524

17,444

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0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Endowment

48,45752,88054,49050,23553,89450,212

57,95753,340SUB TOTAL

98,19498,54990,17678,07879,816

68,39485,22670,904

2,385,010

2,485,595

2,482,788

2,572,919

2,594,219

2,681,638

2,731,975

2,735,391

Total

The General Assembly Council therefore recommends that $4,723,542 should be our goal for 2007.
RECOMMENDATION 1: That the 177th General Assembly reaffirm its directive thatcongregations give 10% of their annual income to Our United Outreach to support General Assembly
programs through its boards and agencies and reaffirm the need for presbyteries to work withcongregations to promote Our United Outreach.
OUO Allocation for 2008-2009
Board/Agency

Budget 2007

Proposed 2008

Proposed 2009

Bethel College
Children’s Home
Christian Education
Nominating Committee
Board of Stewardship
General Assembly Office
Cumberland PresbyterianPAS
Historical Foundation
Commission on Chaplains
CPRC*
Judiciary Committee
Center Property
Board of Missions
Contingency Fund
Theology & Social Concerns
Memphis TheologicalSeminary
Commission on Ministry
General Assembly Council
Touch the Future
Total OUO
*These are guaranteed.

$202,389.00$85,212.00
322,230.00$4,500.00$312,709.00$182,099.00$96,336.00$41,281.00$88,651.00$9,226.00$44,170.00*$7,950.00$53,307.00$757,430.00$13,334.00$4,784.00$195,005.00$202,389.00$85,212.00$322,230.00$4,500.00$312,709.00$182,099.00$96,336.00$41,281.00$88,651.00$9,226.00$44,170.00*$7,950.00$53,307.00$757,430.00$13,334.00$4,784.00$195,005.00$205,084.00$86,332.00$$326,500.00$4,535.00$316,874.00$184,514.00$97,596.00$41,806.00$89,806.00$9,331.00$44,170.00*$8,055.00$54,007.00$767,510.00$13,754.00$4,819.00$197,595.00$107,851.00$142,470.00$168,493.00*$2,839,423.00$107,851.00$142,470.00$168,493.00*$2,839,423.00$109,286.00$144,360.00$168,493.00*$2,874,423.00

RECOMMENDATION 2: That the 177th General Assembly adopt the above OUO allocationfor 2008 and 2009.
The General Assembly Council has adopted the following rules for distribution of Our United
Outreach amounts over or under the proposed allocation to boards and agencies:
One half of any Our United Outreach amount over that allocated would be distribute proportionallyto boards and agencies. Those which have guarantees would not share in overage. One half of any Our
United Outreach amount over that allocated would be distributed to a fund to support the Priority Goal

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of establishing new congregations for the years 2000 to 2010. Any deficit of the allocated amount of
Our United Outreach would be shared proportionately by boards and agencies not receiving guaranteed
funding.

VII. AUDITS
Audits for all boards/agencies and institutions have been done by professional accounting firms
and filed with the Stated Clerk’s office. These are available to Commissioners as needed.
Recommendation 3: That the 177th General Assembly approve the following dates forthe church calendar.

VIII. CHURCH CALENDAR 2007-2008
July 2007				
7 Program of Alternate Studies Graduation				 7-21 Program of Alternate Studies Summer Extension School		 30-8/1 Christian Education Consultant Training Event
August 2007		
1-31 Church Paper Sunday (Any Sunday in August)				
26 Quarterly Missions Emphasis
				26-9/23 Christian Education Season
September 2007			
9				 15-16
				
16
				
17

Senior Adult Sunday
Children’s Home Board Meeting
Christian Service Recognition Sunday
International Day of Prayer and Action for Human Habitat

October 2007			 1 - 31
				
7
				
14
				
21

Clergy Appreciation Month
Worldwide Communion Sunday
Clergy Appreciation Sunday
Native American Sunday

November 2007 		Any Sunday
Love Loaf Offering				
4 Bethel College Day
				
4 Stewardship Day
				18 Bible Sunday				
25 Quarterly Missions Emphasis			25-12/24 Advent
December 2007 		Any Sunday
Gift to the King Offering (11/25-12/24)
				
25 Christmas Day/Christmastide (through Jan.5)
January 2008			
6 Epiphany
				
7-8 Stated Clerk’s Conference				 15-17 Ministers’ Conference
February 2008			

3
3
				
3
				 15-16
				
17
				
6
				23-4/20
				
24

Denomination Sunday
Souper Bowl Sunday
Historical Foundation OfferingChildren’s Home Board Meeting
Youth Sunday
Ash Wednesday
Lent Easter
Quarterly Missions Emphasis

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March 2008				
				

2
7
16
16
20
23-5/11
21
23

Theological Education Sunday
World Day of Prayer (Church Women United)
One Great Hour of Sharing
Palm Sunday
Maundy Thursday
March of Missions - Easter to Pentecost
Good Friday
EasterApril 2008				 21-25 National Farm Worker Week
May 2008				
				
				

				
June 2008				
		

2
4-11
4-11
11
11
18
25

May Friendship Day (Church Women United)
Planned Gift Emphasis
Family Week
Pentecost
World Missions Day
Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home Sunday
Quarterly Missions Emphasis

8 Children’s Sunday
5-13 General Assembly
5-13 Cumberland Presbyterian Women’s Ministry Convention

Respectfully submitted,
Reverend Tiffany McClung, President
Davis Gray Jr., Executive Director

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THE REPORT NUMBER TWO OF THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY COUNCILIn April 2001, the GAC reviewed the Leadership Task Force Report which contains twenty­sevenrecommendations and referred them to boards and agencies for study and program development. The GAC
requested boards and agencies to give a progress report on their work with these recommendations. There
has been significant progress made on these recommendations since April 2001 and boards/agencies havefurther plans to address our leadership needs. The GAC will continue to work with denominational boards/
agencies on leadership education and training to support congregations and presbyteries. The following areboard/agency reports to the GAC:
Board of Christian Education Report
Memphis Theological Seminary Report
Board of Missions Report
Office of General Assembly Report
Board of Stewardship Report
A. BOARD OF Christian Education
Resources on Call and Gifts
The General Assembly Council referred the following recommendations from the Leader Task
Force to the Board of Christian Education:
Recommendation: That a variety of materials be developed on recognizing and answering
the call, both to ministry of Word and Sacrament and to general Christian service, to be distributed tocongregations as well as presbyterial, synodical, and denominational boards and agencies for study at every
level including youth camps and conferences.
Recommendation: That resources designed to help lay and clergy persons to discover
their spiritual gifts, thus enabling and encouraging understanding of God’s call, be developed and madeavailable.
The General Assembly Council discussed these recommendations and agreed that if resources werealready available that the Board of Christian Education could review them to determine if they were suitable
for the purpose. Therefore, staff’s first step in implementing these directions was to ascertain--available
resources in these two areas.
Staff discovered several excellent resources that address recognizing and answering the call as well
as spiritual gifts. This annotated list was circulated in the general C. E. Connections in May, 2002.
Again, staff devoted the summer, 2004, issue of Bridges to call. Resources with descriptions werealso highlighted.
Within the context of CPYC, the call has also been addressed.
Resources for Discipleship and Church Membership Education
The General Assembly Council referred the following recommendation from the Leader Task Forceto the Board of Christian Education:­
Recommendation: That the Board of Christian Education be encouraged to continue
developing and making available resources for discipleship and church membership education for every
age level for use in congregations.
The Making of Disciples Called Cumberland Presbyterian by Bob Phelps has been available sinceJune, 2002. This resource is designed for those leaders who do membership education in the congregationalsetting. It is in a loose-leaf notebook format; a CD accompanies the notebook and permission is granted for
congregations to customize, duplicate, or adapt the activities. The primary audience is: older elementarychildren and youth who are making preparation for church membership; adults who are newcomers to a
new church development or to a congregation; and, others who wish to learn more about the meaning of
discipleship as Cumberland Presbyterians. It includes: a covenant of participation to be duplicated andsigned by each person (and parents in the case of children and youth), core information for all age groups,
session plans for 6 sessions, and study/reflection/action activities for use with various age groups and in avariety of settings. It is available from the Board of Christian Education for $19.95.

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About Being Cumberland Presbyterian, a 15-page booklet, is a brief, user-friendly resource to help
persons know about Cumberland Presbyterianism. It includes numerous simple graphics with formattingthat readily engages the reader with pertinent information about the denomination. This resource is for
persons who want basic information about the denomination without doing an in-depth study. It will also bea handy piece for congregations (especially new church developments) to purchase in quantity and provide
for persons who are unfamiliar with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Available from the Board of
Christian Education, this resource is $1.50. The Board of Missions has Japanese, Hispanic, and Korean
editions Covenant of Grace: A Thread Through Scripture, written by Dr. Hubert Morrow, is a 13-chapter
commentary on the 1984 Confession of Faith. It sells for $7.95 from the Board of Christian Education.
The Study Guide for the Proposed Catechism of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, written by
Sandra Shepherd, is in a notebook format. There are eight sessions with activities appropriate for children,
youth, adults and families. The sessions are: Who Is God? Who Are We?; A Covenant Relationship with
God; Jesus Is Christ; The Holy Spirit, Then and Now; What Does It Mean?; Christian Worship; The Church:Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How?; and The Lord’s Prayer. Each session engages learners indealing with the questions and answers of the catechism, using scripture and creative activities. This
resource definitely moves away from the catechetical method of memorization of answers to questions. It
is available from the Board of Christian Education for $12.
God So Loves is a video produced by Frank Ward about the two Cumberland Presbyterian
Churches. It is approximately twenty-five minutes in length and presently sells for $19.95. It may be used
in a number of settings: church membership classes; newcomer groups; fellowship dinners; individual use
in the home; etc. Because the video is several years old, the Cumberland Presbyterian Women’s Ministry
approved the updating of this resource as a project and has provided funds; plans are underway to complete
this work by the end of the year.
Study Guide for the Confession of Faith was written by Thomas D. Campbell and Anna Bollingfor use with the 1984 Confession of Faith. It is designed in workbook style for individual or group study.
Each participant in a study will need his or her own copy. The cost is $ .95 from the Board of Christian
Education.
Elder Training
There was discussion around the need for church officer training and recognition that the Boardof Christian Education was already involved in planning around this need; therefore, there were norecommendations for this area addressed to us. However, it may be helpful to uplift some work in thisarea.
The Development of Church Officers in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, written by Chris
Joiner, has sections on the call to ministry, ministry of the elder, ministry of the deacon, photocopiable
resources, and a leader’s guide. This resource was available mid-2001 and has been enthusiasticallyreceived in the church. It is available from the Board of Christian Education for a cost of $19.95.
For leader development of elders and deacons we still provide the ten sessions in Designs far
Church Officer Training written by Paul and Hester Allen. This resource sells for $12.95 from the Boardof Christian Education.
The first miniversities were held throughout the denomination in January and February, 2003. These
5-hour elder training events were entitled “Session as Spiritual leaders: Elder Training Miniversities.” Over
1,150 people attended one of the events.
The 2007 miniversities will focus on church session development. The 4 hour events are designed
to help session members: develop a sense of team work; explore a biblical call to vision; be open to thepossibilities of ministry to which God is calling; and do practical planning for their congregations for the
next three years by creating a vision, establishing strategies, identifying hurdles, and determining ways tofulfill the visions. Designed for 4 hours, each miniversity will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 1 :00 p.m.
Cost is $100 per church session.
B. MEMPHIS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
The following recommendations from the Report of the Leadership Task Force relate to the workof Memphis Theological Seminary.
Recommendation: That all presbyteries use aptitude-, spiritual gifts-, personality-, andpsychological-testing for those coming under the care of presbyteries or otherwise seeking to become
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on Ministry and/or Memphis Theological Seminary.
We support this recommendation, but are convinced that it is the responsibility of the presbytery
through its Committee on Ministry to conduct such testing. MTS does conduct a ministry aptitude surveyof all students, and will explore the possibility of how to use that information in communication with
Committees on Ministry.
We are committed to strengthening the relationship between Committees on Ministry and theprobationers who are studying at MTS. However, as an educational institution, MTS has to be cautious
about what kind of information it shares, since student records are considered confidential matters.
Recommendation: That representatives of MTS trustees and the PAS advisory council, andothers, conduct a study of the governmental relationship of MTS and PAS with a view of recommending
any changes deemed advisable or building upon what now is.
The 174 th General Assembly meeting in June 2004 created a task force to propose a job description
for the Director of PAS, identifying clearly lines of communication and responsibilities between the
Director and the Board of Trustees of Memphis Theological Seminary. The Board of Trustees of Memphis
Theological Seminary reported the findings of this task force to the 175th General Assembly in June 2005.
Members of the Task Force were W. Jean Richardson, Mike Qualls, Dean Atchison, Jamie Lively, andJennifer Williams.
The Job Description proposed by the Task Force was approved by the General Assembly, with afew minor additions. The Director of PAS will report to the Dean of MTS, who will evaluate the Director’s
work and submit an annual report through the President to the Board of Trustees.
Recommendation: That the General Assembly Council appoint a task force to study theordination process of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church for ministers of Word and Sacrament as it
pertains to Memphis Theological Seminary and the Program of Alternate Studies.
This recommendation was taken up by the Ordination Task Force appointed by the Commission on
Ministry. That task force had persons from both MTS and PAS on its membership. That Task Force has
now completed its work. However, one of the rationales listed in the Leadership Task Force Report for thisrecommendation was concern over the numbers of persons receiving their theological education throughPAS verses the number receiving their theological education through MTS.
We believe that one of the ways to diminish the over-reliance on PAS by some presbyteries within
the church is to build trust with those presbyteries in the education offered by MTS. We are making
important inroads in this area, while also working with the director of PAS to make sure that the students
recommended for the “alternate” route qualify for the exception to the educational standard laid out in theconstitution. The current administration is working very hard to diminish the kind of competition between
the programs referred to in the task force report, and is confident that such work will pay dividends in the
future.
Recommendation: That the following be affirmed as educational priorities and that boards
and agencies involved in one or more be challenged to continue their involvement and support while also
working together to coordinate work where cooperation and coordination seem advisable.
Clergy education for ordination
Lay education, especially elder training
Continuing education for clergy
Cross-cultural clergy and lay education
The first of these is obviously at the heart of our mission at Memphis Theological Seminary. We areworking through a variety of means to see that the education we are offering for those seeking ordination
provides academic rigor, practical application, and strong connection to the life of the church as a whole.
In the past year, we have been much more intentional about working with Board and agency executives tointroduce Cumberland Presbyterian seminarians to the full range of work of the church. In addition, we
have begun regular monthly meetings of a Cumberland Presbyterian Student Fellowship to address issues
outside our curriculum of particular interest to Cumberland Presbyterian students and to foster a sense ofcollegiality and community among them.
In terms of the second priority listed, we are actively engaged in preparation of a program of lay
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2007. We are working with pastors and lay leaders to identify one day seminars and courses that would beof interest to lay persons and for clergy continuing education.
For priority three, MTS has been engaged in the Sustaining Pastoral Excellence Program for alimited number of clergy, and is working to identify continuing education needs for clergy. We are alsoplanning to more actively advertise lectureships and other current programs of MTS from which clergy
could benefit for continuing education.
Under priority four, MTS hosted a conference led by the Board of Missions in August 2005 for crosscultural ministers and new church development pastors. We are investigating other opportunities to partnerwith the Board of Missions, and other interested board or agencies to provide educational opportunities
for cross cultural clergy and laity. Two weeks ago Stan Wood traveled to Seoul, South Korea, with Bob
Watkins, Yoong Kim, and Toni Prosser to be a part of discussions with a group of Presbyterian clergy andlaity about possible affiliation with the CPC and educational opportunities offered by MTS and Bethel.
We don’t know at this time the outcome of those discussions. In addition, the president met with KoreanAmerican pastors and leaders during GA last June to begin conversations about how MTS could help tomeet their need for continuing education.
The President of MTS has met several times with the Director of the Commission on Ministry. We
have a good working relationship and plan to collaborate regularly on areas of responsibility that overlap.
Recommendation: That an additional area of work for the Commission on Ministry be thedevelopment of a Department of Women in Ministry with advocacy being the main goal.
Though this recommendation did not come to us directly, MTS is actively involved in advocacy
for women in ministry in its educational program and through its efforts to place students and graduates
in appropriate settings for ministry. This June, we will co­-sponsor, with the Board of Missions and theCommission on Ministry, the reception for women in ministry and those who support them at the General
Assembly.
C. BOARD OF MISSIONS
Recommendation: That Pastoral Placement (should read Leadership Referral Services LRS), a part of the Board of Missions, continue to receive special attention, mixing confidentiality withsupport and advocacy.
PASTORAL SEARCH PROCESS ASSISTANCE through LRS:
1. Provide packets of interpretative materials for churches searching for leadership
2. Hosted Interim Ministry Forums (held at GA and Ministers’ Conferences)
3. Provide Resources to assist clergy, congregations and presbyterial boards (guidelines, sample
contracts, other tip sheets for the pastor search process)4. Provide one-on_one confidential consultation services with clergy and congregations
5. Maintain up-to-date information on available clergy/leadership pool and leadership needs forcongregations
6. Offer materials and workshops on various models of pastoral leadership
7. Provide Staff Pulpit Supply/lnterim Supply
Recommendation: That the following be affirmed as educational priorities and that boards
and agencies involved in one or more be challenged to continue their involvement and support while also
working together to coordinate work where cooperation and coordination seem advisable.
1. Clergy education for ordination
2. Lay education, especially elder training
3. Continuing education for clergy
4. Cross-cultural clergy and lay education
CROSS CULTURE LEADERSHIP
1. Sponsor Korean Leadership Conferences (in conjunction with GA, North and South Council
meetings)
2. Sponsor Hispanic Conferences
3. Offer NCD Pastor Retreat (English/Spanish Speaking Track)
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service opportunity with the Conference (2006)
5. Provide Scholarship Assistance (Choctaw PAS students, Miniversities and other denominational
conferences/leadership events, cross culture students at MTS)
6. Developed and Implemented a Mentoring Program for Cross Culture Pastors
7. Developed PAS/Multi-Culture Ministry Track
8. Developed Provisional Status Assimilation Process (a Constitutional process)9. Built in Educational Components to Mission Tours/Trips (sharing denominational polity,
theology, leadership training)
10. Develop Language Resources - Web and Print (Korean and Hispanic)
11. Developed a Translation Service (Korean and Hispanic Resources)
12. Sponsor Scholarships for clergy and laity on “Sermon Preparation” in Andes and Cauca Valley
Presbyteries
13. Provide Seminary Scholarships for ministerial candidates in Andes, Cauca Valley, Liberia, andChina
14. Sponsor missionaries, Peter and Debbie Drypolcher, who dedicate full-time to the direction of aleadership training center in Zambia. They train African leaders from five surrounding countries.
15. Sponsor missionaries, T & T George, who train house church leaders in theology, computers, andlanguage in unreached country
16. Sponsor missionary, Kenneth Hopson, who dedicates a large portion of time to the printing ofmaterials for church leaders in Uganda
17. Help underwrite the expenses for the Asian Mission Conference to train youth and young adults
for missions service
18. Train elders in all NCD efforts initiated around the world
I. Other efforts by the Board of Missions to support the priority goal: “Recruit, educate andnurture clergy and laity for their specific ministries.
GENERAL MISSION EDUCATION
1. Make available the Missionary Messenger tabloid to each CP household at no cost
2. Provide Presbyterial Board Member Conferences
3. Sponsor Mission Conferences
4. Promote ecumenical educational opportunities at year round events (e.g. PCUSA Tentmaking
Conference, Rural Ministry Events through AMERC, CAM, CORA and the Rural Church
Network, and other ecumenical networks)
5. Developed a Church Planter Curriculum with Alban Institute Consultant
6. Staff teach at MTS and PAS
7. Provide workshops and seminars with Congregations and Presbyteries (session retreats, church
retreats)
8. Sponsor and staff a Youth Evangelism Conference (2006)
9. Provide annual observance/interpretative materials (e.g. March of Missions, Love Loaf,
OGHS)
10. Provide immersion experiences through service opportunities (provide guidelines andopportunity listings)
WOMEN IN MINISTRY
1. Clergy-Womena. Sponsor an annual gathering at GA (for recognition, support, network, advocacy)b. Recognize ordination anniversaries
c. Meet with women students at MTS (luncheon)d. Promote clergy pulpit supply
e. Serve as an Advocate
2. Women Laityb. Provide Convention workshops
c. Provide Regional Eventsd. Provide a Four track Women’s Ministry Manual for local congregations/Presbyteries
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SMALL CHURCH
1. Developed a Small Church Award for Congregations/Leaders (discontinued 2001)
2. Circulated, compiled and posted results of a Small Church Survey (available on the Web)
3. Co-sponsored a Small Church Workshop/Roundtable (2004)
4. Provided Small Church Articles on Survey Findings in Missionary Messenger (2004-2005)
5. Publish articles in the Missionary Messenger and on the Web on small church leadership issues
6. Staff teach a class on Small Membership Church at PAS (2006)
7. Co-Sponsor Small Church Breakfast at GA (2006 with PCUSA & CPCA)
8. Co-Sponsor Rural Church Breakfast at GA (2006 with PCUSA & CPCA)
E. OFFICE OF GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Recommendation: That Section 4.2 of the Constitution which reads “In a church which
has no pastor, or in the absence of the minister in charge or of the moderator appointed by presbytery, thesession may meet and transact any business” be clarified by the Permanent Committee on Judiciary as towhether the phrase “absence of the minister in charge” gives authorization for a session of a church WITH
a pastor to meet in the pastor’s absence (out of town, on vacation, at home for the evening), with or without
the pastor’s knowledge.
In 1993 (page 159 of the General Assembly Minutes) a memorial from Cumberland Presbytery
asked the following questions:
1. What constitutes the absence of the minister-in-charge?
2. Under what circumstances may the session meet in the absence of the pastor/moderator or a 				
moderator appointed by the Presbytery?
3. What are the procedures for constituting the session in the absence of the Moderator?
4.What is the necessity for Presbyterial appointed moderators if the session can act and conduct 				
any business without them?
The General Assembly referred this to the Permanent Committee on Judiciary which made thefollowing opinions in 1994 (Page 149)
ABSENCE OF MINISTER IN CHARGE
A minister, who is not present for whatever reason, is absent from the meeting. It is generally
expected by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church that a Session is rightly composed of the moderator(ordained minister) and elders, (Confession of Faith, Constitution 2.51) and, though the elders may transact
any business of the church in the absence of the moderator, such actions should not become normative.
MEETING IN THE ABSENCE OF PASTOR/MODERATOR
We cite the Digest, Section 4.2 and rulings in 1850, 1865, and 1987. Even though the session
may meet without the moderator, diligence must be exercised in attempting to notify the moderator of themeeting in order that he/she may be present.
CONSTITUTING THE SESSION IN THE ABSENCE OF THE MODERATORIn response to the third question of this memorial, the session clerk, in the absence of the moderator,
or in the absence of both the moderator and the session clerk, a member of the session shall call the meeting
to order and preside until a moderator pro-tem is elected. This duly elected moderator may be a member ofthe session or an ordained minister of the presbytery. (Rules of Order 1.7)
PRESBYTERIAL APPOINTED MODERATORSThe fourth question is answered in the Constitution 5.6p
In response to recommendation eighteen, in 2001 the Permanent Committee on Judiciary (General
Assembly Minutes, pages 183, 358) the following interpretation was given:“Except for meetings convened by the minister immediately following a service of worship, aSession may not meet unless ‘proper notice’ has been given to all members of the Session including theminister. (Constitution 4.3) Proper notice means either actual notice or an attempt to give actual notice
which is reasonable under the circumstances, both in terms of the means used to give notice and the time
between the notice and the date of the meeting. Sessions or churches which are incorporated should comply
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On rare occasions, it may be necessary for a Session to meet when the minister or the appointed
moderator is unavailable. On those occasions, the Session may meet and transact business after notice
which is proper under the circumstances. Meetings should never be called or scheduled with the intentionof excluding the minister or any other member. Elders or any other persons in the congregation are always
free to assemble and to discuss church affairs, with or without the minister present. However, an formal
gathering of the Session which is not called as provided above is not a meeting and no action may be taken.
The General Assembly approved placing this interpretation in the Digest (page 40)
Recommendation: That the title of “co-pastor” be added in 7.01 of the Constitution so that
it would read: “A person may be called to a particular church to one of FIVE relationships: pastor, Copastor, associate/assistant pastor, stated supply, or interim pastor.” Appropriate renumbering would follow.
Co-pastor would become 7.03 telling who might hold the position and the responsibilities accompanyingit.
In 1996 (General Assembly Minutes, page 149) the Permanent Committee on Judiciary responded
to a referral from the 165th General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church dealing with
2.51,7.01 and 7.03 of the Constitution, the issue of co-pastors, and gave the following response: There is
not a need to create a new term and have an amendment to the Constitution. A congregation may call morethan one pastor, in which case the presbytery shall designate, from time to time, which pastor shall serve as
moderator of the session. A session may invite other persons including ministers other than the moderator
to serve as advisory members.
Recommendation: That Section 5.4 of the Constitution be amended to read as follows (Newwords in all caps): The session of every particular church shall be entitled to one or more representatives
in the presbytery. IN A PARTICULAR CHURCH HAVING AN ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP OF 1 TO
150, THE SESSION SHALL BE ENTITLED TO SEND ONE ELDER AS ITS REPRESENTATIVE TOPRESBYTERY; IN A PARTICULAR CHURCH HAVING AN ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP OF 151 TO
300, THE SESSION SHALL BE ENTITLED TO SEND TWO ELDERS AS REPRESENTATIVES TOPRESBYTERY, IN A PARTICULAR CHURCH HAVING AN ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP OF 301 TO
600, THE SESSION SHALL BE ENTITLED TO SEND THREE ELDERS AS REPRESENTATIVESTO PRESBYTERY, IN A PARTICULAR CHURCH HAVING AN ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP OF 601 TO
900, THE SESSION SHALL BE ENTITLED TO SEND FOUR ELDERS AS REPRESENTATIVES TOPRESBYTERY, AND THE BASIS FOR REPRESENTATION SHALL CONTINUE WITH 901-1200,12011500,1501-1800, ETC.
Recommendation: That Section 5.4 of the Constitution be amended to read, ‘THE SESSION
OF EVERY PARTICULAR CHURCH SHALL BE ENTITLED TO TWO OR MORE REPRESENTATIVESIN THE PRESBYTERY. IN A PARTICULAR CHURCH HAVING AN ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP OF 1
TO 300, THE SESSION SHALL BE ENTITLED TO TWO ELDERS AS ITS REPRESENTATIVES IN
THE PRESBYTERY, IN A PARTICULAR CHURCH HAVING AN ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP OF 301
TO 600, THE SESSION SHALL BE ENTITLED TO THREE ELDERS AS ITS REPRESENTATIVESIN THE PRESBYTERY, AND THE BASIS FOR REPRESENTATION SHALL CONTINUE IN THE
SAME WAY, WITH FOUR ELDERS FOR CHURCHES WITH 601 TO 900 ACTIVE MEMBERS, FIVE
ELDERS FOR CHURCHES WITH 901-1200 ACTIVE MEMBERS AND CONTINUING IN THE SAMEPROPORTION.
The Stated Clerk sent a survey form to all Session Clerks to inquire about changing the current
representation in presbytery (one elder for 1-300 members, two elders for 301-600, etc)186 Congregations
responded, 119 do not want any change, 11 had no opinion, 56 said yes. Of the 56 yes votes, 23 favoredthe proposal in recommendation 23 and 33 favored the proposal in recommendation 24. The 186 responses
represent about one fourth of the total number of congregations, and were very representative of different
size congregations.
Recommendation: That a sounding of positive and negatives on the realignment ofpresbyteries more than a dozen years ago be conducted followed by recommendations for actions
accordingly.
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Presbyterial and Synodical Stated Clerks. Of the nineteen stateside Presbyterial Stated Clerks, ten werein attendance. Two of the Presbyterial Stated Clerks are also Stated Clerks of their respective synods.
One presbyterial Stated Clerk not in attendance gave a verbal response. Two overseas presbyteries also
responded.
It is the unanimous opinion of the Stated Clerks that presbyterial realignment should not be
considered at the present time. Some of the Stated Clerks made comments as follows: Our presbyteries
were ineffectual before they were realigned; to return to previous boundaries would make them ineffectual
again. Re-dividing the presbyteries would destroy what has been accomplished in the larger presbytery.
Although it has taken a few years to learn to function in the new presbytery, it is now working well, to starta process of realignment will create a great deal of instability. The Stated Clerks are well aware that not allof the presbyteries are functioning well.
Three of the current presbyteries were realigned many years before the General Assembly
recommended it; those three presbyteries had no changes in the late eighties, however, to go back to theprevious small presbyteries would be a disaster.
One of the Presbyterial Stated Clerks stated that we needed to re look at the role of the Synod.
With some of the small presbyteries, a strong synod would enhance the work of the Church. At the time ofrealignment, the decision was made to make the synod a court of review for the first few years.
The majority of the Presbyterial and Synodical Stated Clerks feel that we need to look at the roleof synod and possibly abolish it altogether. To abolish synod from the structure Stated Clerks are fully
aware that there would have to be many constitutional changes and there would be many legal problems
to consider; especially in regard to property and wills. It was a unanimous consensus that the General
Assembly Council should recommend to the General Assembly that the Stated Clerks of Presbyteries
and Synods be named a task force to study the necessity of widening presbyterial boundaries in light ofmission developments and to study the role of synod, and that the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly
be instructed to plan the 2003 conference for Stated Clerks around this task. The Stated Clerk would also
recruit other leaders to assist in this task. By appointing the Stated Clerks to a task force, there would bevery little cost involved as they have an annual conference, and the task force would be made up of people
who are representative of and knowledgeable about the church.
F. Board of Stewardship
Recommendation: That guidelines for minimum compensation for pastors of churches
considered “full-time” be established, being clear that health insurance and other benefits are separate.
The Board of Stewardship collects salary information annually and this is listed in the General
Assembly’s report to G.A. and included in G.A. minutes. It is hoped this will provide a reference forchurches, ministers, and presbyteries. The Board of Stewardship will work with the Commission on
Ministry to determine how best to work with presbyterial committees on ministry.
Leadership Education
The Board of Stewardship pays the expenses of ministers to attend the North American Conferenceon Christian Philanthropy which meets every two years. The Conference covers topics such as: The Annual
Stewardship Campaign, Clergy Personal Finances, Fund-raising, Capital Campaigns, etc.
The Board of Stewardship provides travel and education, training and materials for Planned Giving
Coordinators to make presentations to churches, CPWM’s and Presbyteries. There are currently two Planned
Giving Coordinators and the board will be working with other presbyteries to help them understand thevalue of the education for churches.

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THE Report of theBoard of Christian Education
I. INTRODUCTION“Recruit, educate and nurture clergy and laity for their specific ministries” is one of the threepriority goals of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Respondents to FutureTrends 2002, the Cumberland
Presbyterian comprehensive church-wide survey, validated the importance of this priority. Furthermore,they indicated that the Board of Christian Education should provide leadership development events for C.
E. planners, teachers, and church officers. As a Board, we have taken this seriously and have developed
new leader development resources and implemented new events; these will be highlighted later in thisreport.
Lyle Schaller wrote in his book Activating the Passive Church: Diagnosis and Treatment, that an“excessive degree of passivity tends to be found in those congregations in which ...there is a conspicuouslack of any systematic and continuing program of lay leadership development.” Leader development isreally a call “to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.” (Ephesians
4:12)
When we call persons to leadership positions in our congregations, they should not feel ill-prepared
for the task. The church has a responsibility to equip leaders for the ministry to which we call them.
Leaders should have basic biblical knowledge and an undergirding in Christian theology before they serve.
In its section of the most recent congregational report, the board asked, “In what 2006 leader development
opportunities/training did your teachers/leaders participate?” Responses indicate that there is still work to
do. Thus the Board is challenged to build upon the new programs developed.
The following belief statements about Christian education, developed by the Board of Christian
Education, serve as a measure of the validity for all goals, objectives, and strategies.
		 • Christian education is a dynamic, continuous, holistic process for persons of all ages, bothindividually and corporately.
		 • Christian education involves struggles with issues of life and leads toward faith, maturity,
personal growth, and lifestyles consistent with Christian faith.
		 • Christian education requires skilled, motivated, committed people. Human resources provided
by God are available to meet the needs of this ministry.
		 • Christian education must develop appropriate materials of highest quality, utilize methodologies
and resources that reflect changes in technology, in order to meet the needs of people.
		 • Christian education is done in a variety of settings (such as church, home, and beyond) andinvites all persons to develop a life-enhancing knowledge of and relationship with God, Jesus
Christ, the Holy Spirit, the church, and all God’s creation.

II. GENERAL INFORMATION
A. OFFICERS OF THE BOARD
Officers of the Board are Kip Rush, president; Darryl Campbell, vice president; Vernon Sansom,
secretary; and Claudette Pickle, treasurer.
B. EXPIRATION OF TERMS
The terms of Jenann Leslie, Tom Martin, and Vernon Sansom expire at the 2007 General Assembly.
For personal reasons, Jenann Leslie has asked not to be nominated for a second term. The Board is gratefulfor Jenann’s service and presented her with a Certificate of Appreciation and a Patron membership. Tom
Martin and Vernon Sansom each complete a first term. They have agreed to serve another term.
C. BOARD REPRESENTATIVE TO THE 177th GENERAL ASSEMBLY
The Board’s representative to the 177th General Assembly is Reverend Vernon Sansom. The
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D. STRUCTURE AND STAFF
Because of budgetary concerns, the Board has reduced greatly its staff in the last five years. It has
also sustained changes in structure.
Present staff members are Matt Gore (who works half time) with responsibilities for management andpromotion of Encounter/Cumberland Presbyterian resources and helping with the Board’s website; Cindy
Martin, with primary responsibility for children’s ministry, internal editorial and production of resources,
and the consultant program; Frank Ward, with primary responsibility for youth ministry, outdoor Christianeducation, and development of media resources; and Claudette H. Pickle, with primary responsibility foradministration, liaison with middle judicatories, coordination of field services, and interdenominational
relationships. All staff members have leader development responsibilities. Claudette Pickle serves as
executive director. Christine D. Tyler is administrative assistant.
A 2/5 time position for Third Age Ministry and the Young Adult Conference was not filled in
September 2005, when the staff person left to take a full-time position. The Board also did not have fundingat the end of 2002 to fill the ½ time Adult Ministry and Leader Development position which became vacantbecause of retirement. In both cases, some tasks have been assumed by other staff members and somespecific tasks are being contracted; other areas have been assigned a lower priority.
We now function as the program area of Christian Education. The Board took action in its February
2006, meeting to close the Cumberland Presbyterian Resource Center (CPRC) effective at the end of March.
With CPRC’s financial picture and with the continual rise in customers purchasing from discount suppliers,
it did not seem good stewardship to continue operating CPRC. The Resources division of the Board of
Christian Education distributes the adult quarterly Encounter, Cumberland Presbyterian resources, and logo
items.
E. SPECIAL DAYS AND SEASONS
The annual observance of certain special days and seasons calls the church’s attention to important
aspects of the total educational enterprise.
These 2008 special days and seasons with Christian education significance are: Lent-Easter,February 6 (Ash Wednesday) - March 23; Youth Sunday, February 17; Family Week, May 4-11; Pentecost,
May 11; Children’s Sunday, June 8; Christian Education Season, August 31-September 28; Senior Adult
Sunday, September 14; Bible Sunday, November 16; Advent-Christmas in Home and Church, November
30 - December 25.
The 176th General Assembly approved the following dates for the remainder of 2007: Christian
Education Season, August 26-September 30; Senior Adult Sunday, September 9; Bible Sunday, November
18; Advent-Christmas in Home and Church, December 2-25.
Dates for other Christian Education events in 2008 are: Souper Bowl Sunday, February 3; CPYC,
July 13-18; Consultant Training Event, July 30 - August 1.
Events still to be held in 2007 are CPYC, July 7-12; the Presbyterian Youth Triennium, July 17-22;
and the Consultant Training Event, October 26-28.
F. RELATIONSHIPS
Where possible, we work in partnership with other denominations through a number ofinterdenominational and ecumenical agencies. Participation in these partnerships is an expression of ourunderstanding of the nature and mission of the church, and our obedience to the mandate of General Assemblyreflected in our charter. These partnerships permit us to practice good stewardship of people resources, toassume high quality programs and resources and to realize significant economies. Unfortunately, budget
concerns among all denominations has limited cooperative work over the years. A listing of partnerships
through which we are presently working follows.
Ministries in Christian Education, National Council of Churches
This commission includes the Committee on the Uniform Series, which is made up of representativesof denominations in the United States and Canada. It produces the outlines for the International Bible
Lessons for Christian Teaching (Uniform Series). These uniform lesson outlines are the basis of Sunday
school study materials used by millions of persons throughout the United States and Canada, as well as inother parts of the world. The lessons in Encounter are developed from these outlines. James D. McGuire
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an advisory member.
Frank Ward participates in the Ecumenical Youth Ministries Staff Team.
Office of Education, World Council of Churches
Publications from the Office of Education help the staff to think globally and to keep informed
about world issues that relate to Christian education.
Institute for Peace and JusticeThis network was formed in 1981 as an association of families who seek well-being, wholeness,peace, and justice in family situations and in the broader community. Families are challenged to pursue
ways of living that are more cooperative, nonviolent, simple, multicultural, global, and prayerful. The
board promotes workshops and resources of this association. Claudette Pickle is staff liaison.
These Days Partnership
These Days, a devotion resource, is published for the Presbyterian Church in Canada, Presbyterian
Church (USA), United Church of Canada, United Church of Christ, and Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Claudette Pickle is staff liaison.
United Board for Christian Discipleship
UBCD is a partnership between the Board of Christian Education of the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church and the General Assembly Mission Board of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America.
Protestant Church-Owned Publishers Association
With the dissolution of the Cooperative Publication Association (CPA), the Board of Christian
Education joined the Protestant Church-Owned Publishers Association. PCPA is an organization of official
not-for-profit publishing houses governed by a board elected or appointed by a Protestant church body that
acknowledges the Lordship of Jesus Christ, Son of God as revealed in the Bible. This organization helps
staff to keep current on what is going on in the various denominational publishing houses. Claudette Pickle
relates to PCPA.
G. RECOGNITIONS AVAILABLE
A gift of $150 or more to an endowment fund entitles the donor to designate a recipient of theGolden Patron award. This certificate is in recognition of persons, laity or clergy, who have been involvedin the educational work of the church for fifty or more years. It recognizes service as an educator, no matter
where that service has been rendered; that is, one’s service need not have been rendered only in Cumberland
Presbyterian settings.
A gift of $100 to one of the endowment funds entitles the donor to designate a recipient of a Patronof Christian Education award.
A gift of $25 to one of the endowment funds entitles a congregation to designate a recipient of a
Teacher of the Year award.
A gift of $100 to one of the endowment funds entitles the congregation to designate a person for the
Christian Educator of the Year award.
A gift of $30 to the Cumberland Presbyterian Youth Conference Endowment entitles the donor ordesignee to receive a CPYC Perpetual Conferee certificate.
These recognitions are means of expressing appreciation to and providing support for persons who
serve in the educational work of the church. Individuals may bestow Golden Patron, Patron, and CPYC
Perpetual Conferee awards. An attractive certificate is available for each of the above recognitions.
H. ENDOWMENT FUNDS
A listing of the forty endowment funds for the Board of Christian Education follows:		 Paul W. Allen Endowment for Christian Education
		 Grace Johnson Beasley Memorial Endowment
		 Bennet and Mildred Brown Endowment
		 Jill Davis Carr Endowment for Leadership Development
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		 Lavenia Campbell Cole Annuity Endowment
		 Carl Cook Outdoor Ministry Endowment
		 Consultant Training Fund Endowment
		 Cumberland Presbyterian Youth Conference Endowment
		 H. Harold Davis Endowment for Christian Education
		 Jack W. Ferguson, Jr. Endowment for Christian Education
		 Ira and Rae Galloway Endowment for Christian Education
		 Louise Adams Heathcock Memorial Fund Endowment
		 John Gilbert Horsley Endowment for Denominational Leadership by Youth		 Donald and Jane Hubbard Endowment for Christian Education
		 Into the Nineties for Christian Education Endowment
		 Reverend Gale J. Keown Endowment for Christian Education
		 Earl King Memorial Fund Endowment
		 Virginia Malcom Christian Education Endowment
		 Wesley and Jackie Mattonen Endowment for Christian Education
		 David and Mary McGregor Christian Education Endowment
		 James D. McGuire Endowment for Christian Education
		 Howell G. and Martha Jo Mims CPYC Endowment
		 Morris and Ruth Pepper Endowment for Christian Education
		 Bill and Hazel Phalan Endowment for Christian Education
		 Claudette Hamby Pickle Endowment for Christian Education
		 Publishing House Endowment
		 Dr. and Mrs. E. K. Reagin Endowment for Christian Education
		 Jodi Hearn Rush Endowment for Christian Education
		 William “Rusty” Rustenhaven III Christian Education Endowment for Youth Ministry		 Jeff and Angie Sledge Endowment for Christian Education
		 John W. Speer Endowment for Christian Education
		 Cornelia Swain Endowment for Christian Education
		 Irvin and Annie Mary Swain Endowment for Christian Education
		 Frank and Linda Ward Endowment for Christian Education
		 William Warren Endowment for Christian Education
		 Clark Williamson Memorial Fund Endowment
		 Helen Wiman Memorial Fund Endowment
		 Young Adult Ministry Endowment
New endowments may be established at any time by individuals or congregations wishing tohonor persons who have lived exemplary lives and rendered significant service. Endowments may honor
living persons, or may be established posthumously. They may honor individuals or multiple persons (e.g.,husband and wife, parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, pastors). Any member of the Board or its staff
will welcome an opportunity to discuss establishing a new endowment with prospective donors.
I. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SEASON OFFERINGThe 151st General Assembly (1981) authorized the Board of Christian Education to receive anoffering annually during Christian Education Season. This offering has established the Christian Education
Season Endowment. The Board has made bulletin inserts and offering envelopes available each year tocongregations requesting them. Congregations are encouraged to utilize the bulletin inserts and to provide
an opportunity for members, not only to be educated about the ministry of Christian education in the
denomination, but to give an offering if they desire. The 2006 emphasis was on the leader development
through the 2007 miniversities; the focus this year will again be on leader development, but through an
online resource.
J. ASSOCIATION OF CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH EDUCATORSThe association was established, with membership open to both volunteer and professional church
educators, in response to interest expressed during the Christian education dinner at the 1984 General
Assembly. Membership fees are $25 per year. These dues are deposited in one of the Board’s endowment
funds.
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The Board of Christian Education conducted the biennial evaluation of the executive director in
September 2006. Performance reviews with other Board of Christian Education employees was completed
in December 2006.

III. THE EDUCATIONAL WORK OF THE CHURCH
The primary mission structure of the church is the congregation. The primary support structure forcongregations is the presbytery. While it is impossible for the Board of Christian Education to relate directly
to each congregation within every presbytery, providing services needed to fulfill its mission in education,
we can and do make an effort to relate to the Christian education agency in every presbytery. The Board of
Christian Education staff is available to presbytery Christian education agencies, encouraging, equipping,and supporting them as they work with the congregations for which they are responsible.
The following information is a brief update on our ministry of Christian education.
A. CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT/INTERPRETATION/PROMOTION
1. Church School Curriculum
Bible Quest: A Bible Story Curriculum for All Ages was available for use beginning with the fallquarter, 2000. It is a series that helps people of all ages to: encounter the overall biblical story; be formed/
shaped by that story; learn how to interpret the faith story and connect it to their lives; and live in the world
as disciples of Jesus Christ. The series uses four biblical themes: incarnation, covenant, salvation, andliberation/justice.
Bible Quest covers major biblical stories. A unique feature is that learners direct the interpretationof the story. Bible Quest maintains that we are the interpreters, regardless of whether our role is leader or
student. It assists users in connecting their interpretation of the biblical story with their life experiences. It
equips users for living in this century with fresh, meaningful biblical understanding.
Resources are available for the fall through spring quarters for the following groupings: birth-2;
ages 3-4; kindergarten-grade 1; grades 2-3; grades 4-6; grades 6-8; kindergarten-grade 8; grades 9-12; young
adult; and adult. Special summer resources are developed to provide a setting where a wider grouping oflearners will be possible; it is possible to use the special summer resources with more closely graded groups,
as well.
Cumberland Presbyterians were involved in all aspects of the development. Involvement included
tasks such as writing the foundations paper, developing outlines, and creating the design for the series.
Cumberland Presbyterians have completed curriculum surveys, critiqued outlines, and tested prototypes.
In addition, Cindy Martin served as the editor of the grades 2-3 resources. Claudette Pickle was a memberof the Steering Committee and served as chairperson for two years. Cumberland Presbyterian writers havebeen Hester Allen, Mark Brown, Beth Cole, Nancy Gillis, James D. McGuire, Bob Phelps, Sue Roberts, Jodi
Rush, and Sandra Shepherd. Approximately 34 Cumberland Presbyterians reviewed first draft manuscripts.
We are in the second cycle of Bible Quest for years 2004-2008. Bible Quest may be ordered from Presbyterian
Distribution Services (PDS) by calling 1/800/524-2612 M-F 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Eastern; faxing 1/502/5698030; ordering from the web at Web Marketplace: http://www.pcusa.org/marketplace/index.jsp; or mailing
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), PDS Prepaid Processing, P. O. Box 643674, Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3674.
In September 2002, Seasons of the Spirit replaced The Whole People of God; like its predecessor
Seasons of the Spirit provides resources for those congregations desiring materials based on the lectionary.
Resources are available for birth-2, ages 3-5, ages 6-8, ages 9-11, ages 12-14, ages 15-18, adult, and multiage (ages 5-12). Seasons of the Spirit empowers all ages to be transformed in Christ as they: explore meaning
and mystery in the Bible; celebrate in worship, sacraments, education, and service; engage in ministries oflove, justice, and witness; and live in inclusive communities of faith shaped and led by the Holy Spirit.
Seasons of the Spirit may be ordered from LOGOS at 1/800/323-7543.
Staff reviewed and recommended Gather ’Round resources which were new for fall 2006. These
resources are published by Brethren Press and Mennonite Publishing Network. Gather ‘Round is Bible
story-centered. This curriculum seeks to: nurture children in their faith formation process; strengthen theconnection between home and congregation; explore what it means to follow in the footsteps of Jesus in
Christian community; and increase the ease of use and versatility of the curriculum.
Resources are available for preschool (ages 3-4, with tips for 2s), primary (grades K-2), middler(grades 3-5), multiage (grades K-6, with tips for older students), junior youth (grades 6-8), youth (grades 912), and parent/caregiver. Designed to sit on each family’s table, the Talkabout contains scripture, prayers,

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and ideas for sharing surrounding each quarter’s theme Resources may be ordered from: Brethren Press,
1451 Dundee, Elgin, IL 60120, Web: www.gatherround.org, Phone: 1/800/441-3712, Fax: 1/800/667-8188,
Email:customerservice@gatherroundstore.org.
The Present Word is an adult quarterly based on the International Bible Lessons for Christian
Teaching, often referred to as the Uniform Series. Bob Phelps, Bill Ramsay, and Scott Sealy have contributed
their writing skills for this resource. The Present Word may be ordered from Presbyterian Distribution
Services (PDS) by calling 1/800/524-2612 M-F 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Eastern; faxing 1/502/569-8030; orderingfrom the web at WebMarketplace: http://www.pcusa.org/marketplace/index.jsp; or mailing Presbyterian
Church (U.S.A.), PDS Prepaid Processing, P. O. Box 643674, Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3674.
Encounter is an adult Cumberland Presbyterian quarterly, which is based on the Uniform Series.
Recent writers were: Bill Ramsay, fall 2006; Charles McCaskey, winter 2006-07; Dudley Condron, spring
2007; Dwight Liles, summer 2007. Others for the future are Carroll Richards, fall 2007; Stan Wood, winter2007-08; Mark Horner, spring 2008; and Sherry Ladd, summer 2008. A free distribution leader’s guide isplanned for fall 2007. Encounter may be ordered from the Board of Christian Education at 1/901/276-4572,
extension 252.
At the time of this writing, staff is in the process of curriculum review. Additional curricula will bepromoted as they become available. More information will be shared in a packet being sent to congregationsin May and on the website at www.cumberland.org/bce.
2. Vacation Bible School Resources
Since the discontinuation of an ecumenically developed series, staff has searched for resources tosuggest for Cumberland Presbyterian congregations to use in the vacation church school setting. Boardof Christian Education staff develops an overview chart of resources each year. This year’s chart includes
detailed information about Augsburg, Standard, Group, and Cokesbury VBS materials; it is hoped that thechart will help users make an informed decision about which materials will best fit their VBS needs. This
chart was mailed to each congregation and may also be found at http://www.cumberland.org/bce.
3. New Earth: Christian Resources for the Outdoors Series
For the 2007 camping season the theme for the New Earth: Christian Resources for the Outdoors is
On the Way! This curriculum is developed by New Earth Publishers, an ecumenical publishing partnership,in cooperation with the Committee on Outdoor Ministry of the National Council of the Churches ofChrist.
Whether walking, wandering, fleeing, or traveling along the way, biblical characters are constantly
on a journey of faith with God. In 2007, campers will hear the stories of the journeys taken by God’s
people. They will be invited to take their own journeys – to camp, within the camp community, and backhome.
The price for 2007 is $295.00. Cumberland Presbyterians will order these materials from theChristian Board of Publication at 1/800/366-3383. Promotional brochures were distributed to presbyterialboards.
4. These Days
These Days is a daily devotional published four times a year. Each issue includes a scripture forthe day, daily Bible verse, written message, and prayer. Cumberland Presbyterian writers since General
Assembly last year were: July, August, September, 2006 - Michael Clark, DeVere Ramsay; October,
November, December, 2006 - Stephanie Brown, article, Nancy Gillis. Cumberland Presbyterian writers for
January, February, March, 2007 were Melissa Goodloe, Bob Phelps, Missy Rose.
The “Action Step” or homework section of each daily entry is a new feature that has been very wellreceived by readers from all of the partner denominations. Beginning in 2007, names of writers have been
included at the bottom of each devotion.
These Days may now be ordered from These Days Subscriptions, 100 Witherspoon Street, Room
2047, Louisville, KY 40202-1396. You may also call 1/800/227-2872, fax 1/800/541-5113, or visit www.
ppcpub.com.
A single prepaid and a quantity prepaid subscription plan is available. In addition, a large print
edition is available. The regular print edition is $7.95 per year (bulk rate of $4.95 each for 5 or more copies
per subscription) and the large print is $8.95 per year (bulk rate of $6.95 each for 5 or more copies per
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5. Church Membership Resources
The Making of Disciples Called Cumberland Presbyterian by Bob Phelps has been available sinceJune 2002. This resource is designed for those leaders who do membership education in the congregationalsetting. It is in a loose-leaf notebook format; a CD accompanies the notebook and permission is granted for
congregations to customize, duplicate, or adapt the activities. The primary audience is: older elementarychildren and youth who are making preparation for church membership; adults who are newcomers to a
new church development or to a congregation; and, others who wish to learn more about the meaning of
discipleship as Cumberland Presbyterians. It includes: a covenant of participation to be duplicated andsigned by each person (and parents in the case of children and youth), core information for all age groups,
session plans for 6 sessions, and study/reflection/action activities for use with various age groups and in avariety of settings. It is available from the Board of Christian Education for $19.95.
About Being Cumberland Presbyterian, a 15-page booklet, is a brief, user-friendly resource to help
persons know about Cumberland Presbyterianism. It includes numerous simple graphics with formattingthat readily engages the reader with pertinent information about the denomination. This resource is for
persons who want basic information about the denomination without doing an in-depth study. It will also bea handy piece for congregations (especially new church developments) to purchase in quantity and provide
for persons who are unfamiliar with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Available from the Board of
Christian Education, this resource is $1.50. For Japanese, Hispanic, and Korean editions, contact the Boardof Missions.
6. The Family Gathers for WorshipThis 56-session book was written and compiled by Hester Allen with contributions from Donna
Heflin, Jim McGuire, Mary Thompson, and Gayle Wood. It provides suggestions for weekly times ofworship for family members with children and younger youth. In addition, there are four special occasion
worship suggestions. It can be used in a variety of home settings. It is $9.95 and is available from the Boardof Christian Education.
7. Planning Guide for the Christian Year
Written by Marty Aden and edited by Bob Phelps, this guide includes planning tips, a detailed
discussion of each season, and suggested activities for each season. It is available through the Board of
Christian Education for $5.95.
8. Planning Guide for the Worship Committee
This resource was planned and written by Henry Bradford, Roy Hall, Fran Vickers, and Robert S.
Wood. Two free copies were mailed to each congregation shortly after its publication several years ago.
Additional copies are available through the Board of Christian Education for $3.95.
9. One Family Under God and Study Guide for One Family Under God
One Family Under God was written by Thomas D. Campbell; a study guide was written by Jack W.
Ferguson and Otis Johnson. This resource tells the story of the two denominations up to the early 1980’s.
Both resources are available for purchase from the Board of Christian Education. The book is $2.95 and thestudy guide, $1.00.
10. God So Loves
The present video produced by Frank Ward is about the two Cumberland Presbyterian Churches. It
is approximately twenty-five minutes in length and presently sells for $19.95. It may be used in a numberof settings: church membership classes; newcomer groups; fellowship dinners; individual use in the home;etc. Because the video is several years old, the Cumberland Presbyterian Women’s Ministry approved the
updating of this resource as a project and has provided funds; plans are underway to complete this work by
the end of the year.
11. Kerygma
In-depth Bible study by young people and adults is integral to the ongoing process of faithdevelopment in congregations. The Kerygma program reflects Reformed and Presbyterian theology andtraditions, and supports a philosophy of Christian education consistent with the Board’s understandingof effective methodology. Resources may be ordered by calling 1/800/537-9462 or by sending a fax to
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12. Planning Guide for Family MinistryThis guide was written by Timm Glover and is designed for use by Christian education committees,
family ministry committees, or sessions. It is available from the Board of Christian Education for $4.95.
13. Searchings: For Third Agers Who Are Seeking Something More
These fifty-three devotions were written by Morris Pepper. They can be used for individualreflections and as devotions in Third Age groups. This resource is available from the Board of Christian
Education at a cost of $8.95.
14. Covenant of Grace: A Thread Through ScriptureThis 13-chapter commentary on the 1984 Confession of Faith was written by Dr. Hubert Morrow.
It sells for $7.95 from the Board of Christian Education.
15. Logos
Logos is designed for a weekday program of 2½ - 4 hours divided into four segments: Family
Time (meal and activities); Bible Time; Worship Skills; and Play Time (recreation/crafts). Materials arefor grades 1-12. At least one parent or a person serving as a surrogate parent of participating children
is required to participate in some way in the program. The program was developed by persons who are
Presbyterians and the theology is compatible with what Cumberland Presbyterians believe. The Board of
Christian Education has recognized the merits of the Logos design as an acceptable option for midweek
programming for school-age children and youth. These resources may be ordered from: The Logos System
Associates, 1405 Frey Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235; the toll free phone is 1/877/937-2572 and the email
address is logos@logos-system.org.
16. Workshop Rotation
The Workshop Rotation Model is the name given to a learning model that began some 16 years ago
at the Barrington Presbyterian Church in Barrington, Illinois. Staff members, Neil McQueen and Melissa
Hansche, created the approach. In the Workshop Rotation Model, learners are taught the same Bible story
for several weeks; learners rotate to a different workshop, such as drama, computer, music, etc., eachweek.
There are some congregations desiring to use the Workshop Rotation Model, but not wishing towrite their own curriculum. Therefore, staff reviewed PowerXpress, a new curriculum developed by
Abingdon for the Workshop Rotation Model. Written for use with kindergarten through grade 6, eachof the units is designed for 8 weeks. There are 8 stations: art; computer; cooking; games; video; music/
movement; science; and storytelling. The curriculum is designed with packet sheets, which are holepunched for a notebook; dividers are provided. It will cost approximately $600 for a year’s usage. This isavailable through Cokesbury. Staff is able to suggest other curriculum resources designed for this learning
approach.
17. Children in the SanctuaryChildren in the Sanctuary is now available both in video and DVD. It is designed to involve
children fully in the worship life of a congregation and has an extensive use/study guide with a good listingof additional resources related to worship. The six segments of the video are: What is Worship?, Promises
Made at Baptism, Opportunities and Challenges When Children Participate in Corporate Worship, Children
Participating in Worship, Children Leading in Worship, and Children Planning Worship. The segments
can be used individually as well as in a series. The cost is $29.95 from the Presbyterian Church (USA) at
1/800/524-2612.
18. Study Guide for the Confession of FaithThomas D. Campbell and Anna Bolling wrote this study guide for use with the 1984 Confession of
Faith. It is designed in workbook style for individual or group study. Each participant in a study will needhis or her own copy. The cost is $ .95 from the Board of Christian Education.
19. Study Guide for the Proposed Catechism
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guide contain suggestions for use with children, youth, adults and families. Staff studied the catecheticalquestions, grouped them into 8 sections, and developed outlines for this resource.
The Study Guide for the Proposed Catechism of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, written by
Sandra Shepherd, is in a notebook format. There are eight sessions with activities appropriate for children,
youth, adults and families. The sessions are: Who Is God? Who Are We?; A Covenant Relationship with
God; Jesus Is Christ; The Holy Spirit, Then and Now; What Does It Mean?; Christian Worship; The Church:Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How?; and The Lord’s Prayer. Each session engages learners indealing with the questions and answers of the catechism, using scripture and creative activities. This
resource definitely moves away from the catechetical method of memorization of answers to questions. It
is available from the Board of Christian Education for $12.
20. Seeing the Face of God
This book of sermons by H. Harold Davis was born of a conversation among Willene Davis, Carol
Odom, and Bill Odom following the death of Harold, who served as executive director for the Board of
Christian Education for thirty-one years. Bill Odom served as editor for this project. Frank Ward wrote
some biographical information. The book contains forty-one sermons. It is available from the Board of
Christian Education for $15.95.
B. LEADER DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT
1. Miniversities
Eighteen miniversities were held in January 2007; the one at the White Oak Pond Church in
Lebanon, Missouri, was rescheduled for April because of extensive storm damage in the area. The 19
miniversities focused on church session development. The 4 hour events were designed to help session
members: develop a sense of team work; explore a biblical call to vision; be open to the possibilities ofministry to which God is calling; and do practical planning for their congregations for the next three years
by creating a vision, establishing strategies, identifying hurdles, and determining ways to fulfill the visions.
Each miniversity began on a Saturday at 9:00 a.m. and concluded at 1:00 p.m. Cost was $100 per church
session. Approximately 750 people participated in these events.
The chart below reflects location and leadership for the miniversities.
ChurchLocation

Leaders

New Hope

Birmingham, AL

Mandy Clark, Christian Williams

Calico RockCalico Rock, AR

Jill Carr, Cornelia Swain

Morningside

Evansville, IN

Linda Glenn, Melissa Goodloe

Stonegate

Edmond, OK

Randy Jacob, Don Nunn, Faith Parra

Jenkins

Nolensville, TN

Susan Groce, Sherry Ladd, Melissa Oglesby

Scottsboro

Scottsboro, AL

Ray DeVries, Sally Sain, Debbie Shelton

Russellville

Russellville, AR

Brenda Laurence, Ellie Scrudder

Bowling Green

Bowling Green, KY

Pat DeVries, Leslie Wooten

Beersheba

Columbus, MS

Nina Phipps

MarshallMarshall, TX

Le Ila Dixon, Jenann Leslie

Woodlawn

Paducah, KY

Sidney Milton, Jodi Rush

Cleveland

Cleveland, TN

Pat Eaker, Venessa Edmonds, Margaret Harper, Lou
Ann Wright

Faith

Memphis, TN

Donna Heflin, Jane Hubbard, Nelly Smith

LebanonLebanon, TN

Rick Gamble, Cindy Jantz, Abby Cole Keller

ChristLutz, FL

Nancy Fuqua

Milan

Milan, TN

Annetta Camp, Becky Gibbs

DentonDenton, TX

Mamie Hall, Rose Mary Magrill

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Lubbock

Lubbock, TX

Yvette Massey, Sharon Romines

White Oak Pond

Lebanon, MO

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2. Camp Directors’ Conference
Beginning in 2000, the Board of Christian Education has held a Camp Directors’ Conference
biennially. Based on participant suggestions, the board announced this year that the Camp Director’s
Conference is making way for renewal of another ministry. The board is renewing efforts to assist presbyteries
in the training of their summer camp staffs. Our goal is to provide training sessions in the spring of theyear for 2 or 3 presbyteries on a rotation and/or need basis. In some cases 2 or more presbyteries that are
geographically close may wish to join together for one camp staff training event.
3. Bridges
Bridges: Building Relational Inroads for Discipleship, Growth, Enrichment, and Service is mailed
three times per year in January, May, and September; it is an eight-page self-mailer with pertinent information
for congregational C. E. planners and leaders. Bridges is designed to be taken apart for copying and/or
distribution to appropriate persons in the congregation. Back issues are also available upon request and on
the website at www.cumberland.org/bce.
Staff writes articles and solicits articles from outside contributors. The Cumberland Presbyterian
Church is very fortunate to have many capable, qualified people among its ranks who are willing to share
their gifts and insights with the larger church. By asking some of these people to write articles, staff isproviding the readers of Bridges the opportunity to hear what people at the local level are doing.
Cindy Martin coordinates the materials and prepares the piece for the printer. Other staff members
contribute materials related to their staff program areas.
4. Church Library Resources
A Manual for Church Libraries is available from the Board of Christian Education for $2.95.
5. Christian Education Plan Book
The Christian Education Plan Book was revised and updated. Two copies were sent to eachcongregation in the Sunday School packet mailed in April. It should be a valuable resource for those
persons serving on local church Christian education committees or ministry teams.
6. Church Officer Training
The Development of Church Officers in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, written by Chris
Joiner, has sections on the call to ministry, ministry of the elder, ministry of the deacon, photocopiable
resources, and a leader’s guide. This resource was available mid-2001 and has been enthusiasticallyreceived in the church. It is available from the Board of Christian Education for a cost of $19.95.
For leader development of elders and deacons we still provide the ten sessions in Designs for
Church Officer Training written by Paul and Hester Allen. This resource sells for $12.95 from the Board of
Christian Education.
7. A Climate for Learning: Educational Planning for Your Congregation
A Climate for Learning: Educational Planning for Your Congregation was sent free to eachcongregation. Copies are available for purchase from the Board of Christian Education for $4.95.
8. Presbytery Board Partnerships/Support
The Plan Book for the Board of Christian Education: Presbytery and Synod is the basic resource
provided by the Board of Christian Education. It is available free of charge from the Board of Christian
Education office.
The 164th (1994) General Assembly requested that presbyterial boards of Christian education
be encouraged to invite a staff member to attend one meeting on a biennial basis. These visits provide
wonderful opportunities for staff to meet presbyterial board members, learn of Christian education needs inpresbyteries, and build conceptional bonds between the denominational board and presbyterial boards.
The Presbytery Board mailing was sent to all appropriate board members in January. It contained
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Presbyterial boards are encouraged to send the Board of Christian Education their announcements
of presbyterial Christian education events so they can be listed on the Board’s web page. The address iswww.cumberland.org/bce.
Recommendation 1: That presbyterial boards of Christian education be encouraged todevelop relationships with staff of the Board of Christian Education by scheduling time biennially forstaff to attend one presbyterial board meeting.
9. Program Planning Calendar
The planning calendar is designed by a committee with representatives from the boards of
Stewardship, Missions, Christian Education, and the Office of the General Assembly; Cindy Martin chairs
this committee. It continues to be a helpful resource for pastors and church leaders.
The theme of the 2007 calendar is “Shattering the Walls of Hopelessness: Cumberland Presbyterians
at Work in the World.” Each month shows a different way Cumberland Presbyterians reach out to others.
The focus for the 2008 calendar will be on Japan—its culture, people, and CP churches. The
price will remain at $7.95 and may be ordered from the Board of Christian Education at 1/901/276-4572,
extension 252.
10. Staff Consulting
Each staff member is available for consultation in-office, on-site, via telephone, and by e-mail.
Consulting takes various forms: recommendations of resource materials; assistance in choosing curriculum;
ideas for leader development; planning for outdoor ministry; leading Christian education planning; etc.
11. C. E. Website
Staff encourages people to check the Board of Christian Education web page, which may beaccessed at www.cumberland.org/bce. It contains important information about resources and upcoming
events.
12. New Sunday School Year Packet
A packet was mailed to all congregations in late April. This packet contained materials helpful tocongregations as they plan for the new church school year. Among the contents were the C. E. Planbook,information about curriculum, an installation service, etc.
13. Congregations Learning On-Line
Teachers and leaders need access to excellent resources in the areas of:		 • Basic teaching skills and methods		 • Basic Bible knowledge		 • Basic tenets of the Reformed/Presbyterian faithWith these needs in mind, the Board of Christian Education is working in cooperation with otherdenominations to offer a 3 course on-line resource tentatively called “Congregations Learning Online.” Each course will have 12 sessions.This resource will be:		 • web-based		 • engaging
		 • interactive		 • educational		 • congregationally-based
The three courses are outlined as follows:
		 Course A: Basic Teaching Skills
				1. How we “grow” in faith				2. Creative learning environments
				3. How children and youth learn
				4. How adults learn
				5. Storytelling—the heart of Christianity
				6. Talking and listening in a teaching environment
				7. Engaging Bible study
				8. Using drama to teach and learn
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				10. Creative writing
				11. Using the arts in teaching				12. Making your session the best time of the week
		 Course B: Basic Bible Background				1. Introduction to the Bible
				2. The Prologue (Genesis 1-11)
				3. The Patriarchs (Genesis 12-50)
				4. The Exodus (Exodus-Deuteronomy)
				5. The Promised Land (Joshua—Judges)
				6. The Monarchy (1 Samuel—2 Chronicles)				7. The Writings (Job—Song of Solomon) and Prophets (Isaiah-Malachi)
				8. The Exile and Return (Ezra—Nehemiah)				9. The Gospels (Matthew—John)				10. The Early Church (Acts)
				11. The Epistles (Romans—Jude)				12. Revelation
		 Course C: Basic Tenets of the Reformed/Presbyterian Faith				1. I believe in God
				2. The Trinity: One God or Three?
				3. Maker of heaven and earth				4. Providence and evil
				5. The doctrine of human beings
				6. Jesus Christ: The incarnation
				7. Jesus Christ: The atonement and reconciliation
				8. Jesus Christ: The resurrection
				9. The Holy Spirit
				10. The doctrine of justification and the doctrine of sanctification
				11. The Holy Catholic Church
				12. The life everlasting
Course A should be operational by July of this year. Course B should be ready for use in February
2008. Course C will be useable by July 2008.
Recommendation 2: That congregations be encouraged to consider this as one method
to provide leadership development for their leaders.
C. ADULT/FAMILY MINISTRY
1. Third Age Ministry
Staff responds to this area of need by using consultants and contract staff.
2. Institute for Peace and Justice
Many denominations have cut back on staff in the area of peacemaking and have decreased financial
resources to the Institute for Peace and Justice; in turn, the Institute has had to downsize staff. Claudette
Pickle has staff responsibilities for this area.
The Institute has a number of resources that are available online. Illustrative of the kinds of resources
is Kids Creating Circles of Peace, which contains varied activities for children. It is an excellent resourcefor extra sessions with children at church, in families, for day camping, and other children’s programs that
promote caring, respect, and peaceful living. It sells for $5.95. Building a Culture of Peace Begins withChildren provides a creative way of teaching and internalizing some of the “things that make for peace.” It
sells for $5.00
The address for the Institute for Peace and Justice is 475 East Lockwood Avenue, St. Louis, MO
63119. Their web address is www.ipj-ppj.org. The phone number is 1/314/918-2630. Resources may beordered online from http://www.ipj-ppj.org/resource_page.html.
3. Divorce Recovery
This guide provides help for divorce recovery groups to meet in six sessions of 1 ½ hours. Amongthe topics to be dealt with are dealing with losses, letting go of the past, recovering and using self-esteem,
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4. Adult Ministry Resources
The board has contracted with Donna Heflin to update a listing of resources for adult ministry.
These are posted on the web and will be available to anyone asking for assistance.
D. YOUTH MINISTRY
1. Youth Advisory DelegatesFrank Ward continues to provide leadership for an orientation session for youth advisory delegates;
this session is scheduled immediately prior to the opening of each General Assembly.
2. Souper Bowl of Caring
The 2007 Souper Bowl of Caring was February 4th. On that Sunday, youth groups all over North
America gathered money at the close of worship to be used for a service ministry in their respective
communities. Promotional materials for the 2007 event were included in Bridges and on the BCE website.
In addition, a special youth ministry mailing went to congregations in October and included promotional
materials for Souper Bowl Sunday.
3. Youth Sunday
Youth Sunday was February 18, 2007. Staff promoted this in Bridges, on the BCE website, and in
the special youth ministry mailing.
4. 30-Hour Famine
This program of World Vision was scheduled for three dates: October 27-28, 2006; February 2324, 2007; or April 27-28, 2007. It was designed as an educational opportunity on hunger, poverty, andChristian action as well as a fund-raising event to support people who live in poverty and hunger. Staff
promoted participation in the 30-Hour Famine in Bridges, in a special youth ministry packet, and on the
BCE website.
5. Youth Packet
A packet of materials was mailed in October 2006, to all pastors and youth ministry leaders in the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The packet included promotion of CPYC, Presbyterian Youth Triennium,
Souper Bowl Sunday, 30-Hour Famine, Youth Sunday, Annual Recreation Workshop, and an annotatedlisting of youth ministry resources.
6. 2006 Asian Youth Missions ConferenceFrank Ward went to Japan Presbytery July 26 through August 7 to meet with presbyterial leaders
and to participate in the Asian Youth Missions Conference. On July 29, Frank presented a lecture on
youth ministry to pastors and leaders in the presbytery. On July 30, he preached twice at the Koza CPC.
On August 1, he met with pastors of the presbytery. From August 2 through 7, Frank attended the Asian
Youth Missions Conference. On Friday, August 4, he presented a keynote address to participants in theconference. On August 6, Frank attended worship at Sagamino CPC. His experience has helped the board
and staff to develop strategies for improving our outreach to presbyteries and churches beyond the USA.
E. CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
1. I Have Been BaptizedThis resource written by James D. McGuire and DeVere Ramsay includes a booklet, a single sheet
for the pastor/session and a single sheet for parents/caregivers. It is designed to be given to the parents atthe time of the child’s baptism and can be used in later years to recall this particular baptism and to better
understand the importance of this sacrament. It was reprinted for the fifth time by the generous contributionof the Fellowship Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Mountain Home, Arkansas. It may be purchasedfrom the Board of Christian Education for $3.95.
2. Children’s Sunday
Children’s Sunday is June 10, 2007. The spring issue of Bridges offered suggestions for observing
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3. Welcome to the Lord’s Table
Welcome to the Lord’s Table is very similar in length and style to I Have Been Baptized. It was written
by James D. McGuire and DeVere Ramsay. It helps children to understand the sacrament of communionand has a message to the pastor and session as well as a message to caregivers. At the time of this report,
contact is being made with other denominations to ascertain their interest in having the resource.
Recommendation 3: That congregations consider the various use they can make of I
Have Been Baptized and Welcome to the Lord’s Table.
4. Children’s Ministry Resources
A listing of resources for children’s ministry is on the web and will be available to anyone asking
for assistance.

IV. WORSHIP RESOURCES
1. Book of Common Worship
The Book of Common Worship is provided for development and enrichment of worship. This
collection of liturgical resources in the Reformed tradition contains the best material from the Supplemental
Liturgical Resources, which have been used in the church for several years. The Book of Common Worship,
recommended for use by the 163rd General Assembly, also includes lectionaries, a psalter, and otherimportant liturgical resources. In addition, there is a Book of Common Worship Pastoral Edition and a Book
of Common Worship Daily Prayer. We also provide the series of seven Supplemental Liturgical Resources:
Service for the Lord’s Day, Holy Baptism and Services for the Renewal of Baptism, Christian Marriage, The
Funeral: A Service of Witness to the Resurrection, Daily Prayer, Services for Occasions of Pastoral Care,and Liturgical Year. Resources may be ordered from the Board of Christian Education.
2. Hymnals
The Worshiping Church (1990) and Hymns, Psalms, and Spiritual Songs (1990) are authorized
hymnals now available. The Worshiping Church may be ordered from Hope Publishing Company; the toll
free number is 1/800/323-1049. Hymns, Psalms, and Spiritual Songs is the generic Presbyterian hymnal.
It is available from Cokesbury at 1/800/672-1789 or at www.cokesbury.com.
3. Resources
The Planning Guide for the Worship Committee and the Children in the Sanctuary video/DVD
were described under curriculum resources. Articles, Bible studies, copyright information, an annotatedlisting of worship resources, a workshop design, an annotated listing of hymnals, and a sharing of worshipideas are available on the Board of Christian Education website at www.cumberland.org/bce.
4. Worship Bulletins
Worship bulletin services are available through Dexter at 1/866/563-2425 or Concordia Publishing
House at 1/800/325-3040. Church supplies may be ordered from Cokesbury by calling 1/800/672-1789 or
faxing 1/800/445-8189.

V. FINANCIAL REPORT
A. BUDGETS FOR 2007 AND 2008
The Christian Education program budget is submitted with this report, and appears in the Budgets
section of the Minutes.
B. AUDIT REPORT
A certified copy of our 2006 audit report is not available at the time this report is being written. Whenthe audit is completed, two copies will be delivered to the Office of the General Assembly in compliance with
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C. ANALYSIS OF FUND BALANCES
The 158th (1988) General Assembly asked for itemization and accounting for the fund balances
shown in the annual audit reports. An agency’s fund balance is theoretically the amount of cash thatwould result if the agency were to liquidate all its assets and satisfy all its liabilities. Each year the fundbalance increases or is diminished, depending upon a number of factors, including whether the operation
experienced a profit or loss. Following is the analysis of the Board of Christian Education program andResource Center fund balances as required by General Assembly.
Board of Christian Education (Program Operation) Fund Balance
December 31, 2006
		 1. Unrestricted Funds									 2. Investment Loan Program			(on deposit with Board of Stewardship)			B.C.E. Office Equipment/Furniture Fund (designated)			
			Adventures in Family Living (restricted)								B.C.E. Contingency Fund (designated)								Revolving Publication Fund (restricted)								Leader Development Fund (restricted)								Young Adult Conference (restricted)									God So Loves Video Fund (restricted)								Curriculum Fund (designated)									Other Receivables											Receivable from Our United Outreach								Fund balance 12/31/05 (from audit report)				
			Projected fund balance 12/31/06						Respectfully submitted,
Kip J. Rush, president
Darryl Campbell, vice-president
Vernon Sansom, secretary
Claudette H. Pickle, executive director/treasurer$112,230$ 66,981$ 3,969$ 60,182$ 27,560$ 60,924$ 4,212$ 10,288$ 12,620$ 66,516$ 51,744$355,787$410,468

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THE Report of the United Board for
Christian Discipleship
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America

I. INTRODUCTION
The 1972 General Assemblies created the Federated Board of Christian Education. For nineteen
years, the Federated Board of Christian Education served the constituencies of the two denominations as
if the churches were already one body. The experience has confirmed the truth of the axiom, “Unity is
discovered in mission.”
The 1990 General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America created the General
Assembly Mission Board, which continues the work previously done by three program boards. In the 1999
General Assembly, some restructure took place and the General Assembly Mission Board became partners
in ministry with the Board of Christian Education of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
At the 1991 meeting the Federated Board of Christian Education redefined its identity and mission.
From this effort emerged a new name, the United Board for Christian Discipleship, a cooperative ministry,
which in 2006 spans thirty-four years.
The United Board for Christian Discipleship is committed to programming that addresses theChristian education needs and concerns of both denominations.

II. GENERAL INFORMATION
A. MEMBERS, STAFF
Members of the United Board for Christian Discipleship are Don Adams, Reese Baker, Darryl
Campbell, Gladys Canty, Jill Carr, Venessa Edmonds, Jeff Gehle, Jenann Leslie, Tom Martin, Perryn Rice,
Kip Rush, Vernon Sansom, Endia Scruggs, Clark Sharp, Sandra Shepherd, and Gayle Wood. Program staff
members are Matt Gore, Lynne Herring, Cindy Martin, Frank Ward, and Claudette Pickle.
B. BOARD MEETINGThe United Board for Christian Discipleship meets once each year, alternating locations between
Huntsville, AL, and Memphis, TN. Meetings are on the Friday before the first Saturday in February. The
2007 meeting was held in Huntsville on February 2nd. The 2008 meeting will be held in Memphis on
February 1st.
C. REPRESENTATIVESThe United Board for Christian Discipleship representative to the 2007 Cumberland Presbyterian
General Assembly is Vernon Sansom with Tom Martin as alternate. The United Board for ChristianDiscipleship representative to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America General Assembly is Lynne
Herring.

III. JOINT PROGRAMSIn the 1999 meeting, the value of cooperative work was affirmed. There are now six cooperative
programs.
A. Youth Ministry Planning Council (YMPC)The Youth Ministry Planning Council is the youth ministry planning agency for the United Board
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Bellis, Jordan Brandon, Brian Heil, and Leslie Foot. CPYC Perpetual Conferee Certificates were presented
to all these persons at CPYC. Present members and terms of service are:Terms to Expire 2007: Billy Black, Joshua Graham, Abigail Prevost, Scarlet Staggers, Nina
PhippsTerms to Expire 2008: Chris Colosi, Anna Sweet, Susanna Patterson, Jericka Kinlaw, Calvin
Rogers, Jr.
Terms to Expire 2009: Mitchell Brown, Kile Garrett, Marisa Knight, Ashley Powers, Tim
Williams
Adult Council members are Jill Carr and Nina Phipps. Frank Ward is staff.
The new council met November 30 - December 2, 2006, to evaluate existing youth ministry
programs, plan CPYC, and envision potential new ministries to and with youth.
The council reviewed the guidelines for membership and the responsibilities and added thefollowing:		 • YMPC will participate in the selection of new YMPC members at the annual CPYC.
		 • The respective boards of the two denominations will select the adult members from therespective denominations.
		 • The council will meet in late November, early December for a major planning session and willmeet in the context of CPYC to select new council members.
		 • The council members are expected to provide leadership for the CPYC.
One primary change is that no term limit was placed on adult members given the fact that UBCD
selects these persons.
B. Cumberland Presbyterian Youth Conference (CPYC)
The 2006 CPYC was held July 9-14 at NaCoMe Conference Center, Pleasantville, TN. The theme
was “Tired of Wandering” with the supporting scripture being the story of the prodigal or wayward son.
A total of 230 persons attended. The program included worship, Pit Stop groups, flick- reflect, recreation,cabin family time, and presentations. Volunteer youth groups from 4 different churches made dramaticpresentations. Participants in the 2006 CPYC contributed a total of $1,277.33 to the CPYC Endowment
Fund.
The 2007 CPYC will be July 7-12. This is from Saturday through Thursday. In order to allow time
for staff to travel to the 2007 Presbyterian Youth Triennium (PYT) and for conferees to have turn aroundtime to prepare for PYT, the days were changed. The theme for the 2007 event is “Just An Empty Cup.”
The focus will be on cup and emptying images in the scriptures— Cup of Salvation, Cup of Suffering, Cupof Blessing, empty cross, empty tomb, Jesus emptying himself in service. The goal is: The 2007 CPYC will
provide an opportunity for people to begin new friendships and renew existing ones, experience God in aworshiping community and a trusting, accepting, and safe environment, and explore what it means to live
as Christians in the world.
C. Presbyterian Youth Triennium
The 2007 Presbyterian Youth Triennium is July 17-22 at Purdue University, W. Lafayette, IN. The
theme is “Hope Is In Our Midst.”
Members of the Design Team from the CPC are: Joanna Bellis, Sydney Brown, Chris Clinton, Billy
Price, Mark Rackley and Katie Sharpe. Members from CPCA are: Jordan Brandon and Alisha Moore.
Mark Brown serves as contract staff for community life. Leadership from the CPC/CPCA thus far include:
Tiffany McClung (Storyteller and small group manual writer), Chuck Brown (Choir Director), Perryn Rice
(Preacher), Aaron Ferry (Recreation) and RaSharon King (Energizer). Frank serves as staff for the United
Board for Christian Discipleship, representing both CP denominations.
Promotional materials were mailed in the Youth Ministry Packet. In addition, there is a PYT
website – www.presbyterianyouthtriennium.org – with information about the event.
Because of budget constraints, the Triennium budget was not able to fund the travel and participationof global partners. State-side presbyteries have been asked to partner with non-USA presbyteries to sponsor
global partners, providing for their travel and registration fees. Last year’s C. P. Church’s General AssemblyCommittee submitted a recommendation, which was approved, urging congregations and presbyteries in
the USA to partner with non-USA presbyteries to sponsor and host young people during the summer of
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D. Young Adult Conference
The Young Adult Conference was scheduled for October 19-22, 2006, at Ferncliff Camp andConference Center, Little Rock, AR. Because of low registration numbers (11 total with only 4 being
registrants other than design team members), staff concluded that it was not wise stewardship to hold theevent. Thus, it was cancelled.
Amber and Michael Clark served as directors for the event. Members of the Design Team included:
Claire Hamilton, Antoine Love, Chris Martin, Aaron Ferry, Sara Pierce, and Lindsay Watts. Promotion andpublicity didn’t appear to be an issue.
The directors provided the following information concerning why the registrations were so low.
The time of the year was a problem since many college students were having mid-term exams. May
or August might be better times. This year’s dates conflicted with Bethel College’s homecoming. The
location was not as enticing as were the mountains and the beach. (The only other YAC cancelled was to beheld at Camp Gilmont in East Texas.) The limited age range reduced the number of potential participants.
The cut-off age was 29 or 30 whereas earlier events reached to age 35 (and sometimes beyond).
The following information reflects the brief history of the YAC. In 1999 there were 84 participants—
the largest number (Laguna Beach, FL). In 2000, 40 attended (Nashville, TN); in 2002, 77 participated(Ashville, NC). The 2003 event was postponed/cancelled (Camp Gilmont, TX); 63 attended the 2004 YAC(Townsend, TN) and 41 went in 2005 (Gulf Shores, AL). The 2006 event was cancelled.
The Board spent time in discernment around reaching this age group. There will not be a Young
Adult Conference in 2007. However, staff will be doing work in the interim and may have additional
information to share at General Assembly.
E. Consultant Program
The Consultant Training Program had its beginning in the mind and heart of Virginia Malcom, who
was employed by the Board of Christian Education of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church for more than
27 years. She dreamed of assembling a corp of persons throughout the church who had a commitment toChristian education and would be trained to function as consultants. These persons would have opportunities
for continuing education, periodically up-dating their consulting skills to be better able to provide leadershiptraining.
In 1974, the first such event was held on the campus at Bethel College. Lectures for this event
centered around “Biblical and Theological Foundations” for Christian education, laying the foundation
on which future events were built. In every subsequent year with the exception of two, consultants havegathered for this continuing education event. From these events has come an experience of community thathas fostered a network for the sharing of concerns, ideas, and resources.
Sponsored by the United Board for Christian Discipleship (UBCD), this program seeks to equip
persons to serve as consultants to synods, presbyteries, and congregations. Consultants may resource
training events, seminars, and workshops, or serve one-to-one in consultations to enable and equip teachers/
leaders to do their tasks. Consultant services may be secured by:
1. Negotiating directly with consultant;
2. Contacting presbyterial boards or agencies for recommendations of consultants with		 particular skills;
3. Working through UBCD to obtain recommendations of consultants for particular		 areas of need.
4. Those who secure the services of a consultant are responsible for all expenses the consultant
		 incurs as a result of preparation and travel in addition to a minimum honorarium of $100 per		 day.
Fifty people, including staff Cindy Martin and Claudette Pickle, attended the 2006 Consultant
Training Event, which was held at St. Columba Conference Center on July 26 – 28. This is the largest
group of people to gather for the event in several years. Sixteen of the participants attended for the firsttime. The theme for the event was “Planning: A Key for Success.” Randall McGee, a long-time participant
in the Consultant Program, and a free-lance Christian education consultant in the Dallas, TX, area was the
keynote speaker. Randall spoke to the group about the five monsters leaders may need to confront withinthemselves, helped us to look at who our churches are, examine the assets available to us, and used a videoof Leonard Sweet that was taken during a presentation Sweet made to the Association of Presbyterian
Church Educators. The participants were obviously very engaged in the presentation as many of the points
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participated were the beginning of the board’s sub-committee approach to training everyone in core
concepts. The workshops were “Planning for Christian Education in your Congregation,” led by Susan
Groce; “Planning a Session,” led by Cornelia Swain; and “Planning a Workshop,” led by Nina Phipps.
Worship leaders were Yvette Massey, Don Nunn, and Elton Hall.
In addition to the keynote presentation and workshops, this event served as an opportunity for
consultants to experience the 2007 miniversity, “Ministry Yet to Do!” The rankings for the Consultant
Training Event were exceptionally strong—8.9 out of a possible 10.0.
The 2007 Consultant Training Event will be held on October 26 - 28, at St. Columba. The 2008
event will be in July/August.
Cindy Martin is the coordinator of the Consultant Program.
F. Christian Education Conference
The 2006 Christian Educaton Conference was held in the context of the Youth Worker Summit,
sponsored by member denominations of the Ecumenical Youth Ministry Staff Team of the National Councilof Churches. The event was November 12 - 15 at Coronado Springs Resort, Walt Disney World in Orlando,
FL. There were 31 persons registered from the two Cumberland Presbyterian Churches. Along with the
Evangelical Lutheran Church, we had the largest groups present. Scholarships for registration fees were
paid for 27 of the 31 Cumberlands. The key resource person was Mark Yaconelli and music leadershipcame from Jay Beech and his band. Frank Ward provided oversight for worship and presentation and led aworkshop on “The Language of Contemporary Media in Youth Ministry.” The Ecumenical Staff Team met
by conference call and were unanimous about sponsoring another similar event in the future.
Respectfully submitted,
Kip J. Rush, president
Darryl Campbell, vice-president
Vernon Sansom, secretary
Claudette H. Pickle, executive director/treasurer - Board of Christian Education;
Clark Sharp, president;
Gayle Wood, secretary
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THE REPORT OF THE BOARD OF MISSIONS
Michael Sharpe, Executive Director

I. ADMINISTRATION
A. BOARD OF MISSIONS
1. Meetings and Organization
		 Regular 2006 meetings of the board were on February 17-18 and September 15-16. The
following officers were elected in September: Mary Ann Cole, president; Jeff Sledge, vice president;
and Jo Ann Shugert, secretary. Staff member Margie Shannon served as recording secretary andtreasurer.
2. Board Membership
			Members whose terms expire at the 2007 General Assembly, with number of terms served inparentheses, are Mikel Davis (1), Jo Ann Shugert (1), Sam Suddarth (1), Carol Medley (2), andGwen Peterson (3). Gwen Peterson is not eligible for reelection.
3. Board Representative
			The board representative to the 2007 General Assembly is Sam Suddarth. Steve Delashmit is
the alternate.
4. Board Staff
			The following people served as staff members in 2006: Administrative- Michael Sharpe, executive
director; Marjorie Shannon, director of Administration and Finance; George Estes, Evangelism
and Church Development Unit; Michael Sharpe and Pam Phillips-Burk, Congregational Ministries
Unit; Robert Watkins, Global Missions Unit; and Sowgand Sheikholeslami, Communication andPublications Unit. Field- Boyce Wallace, missionary, Colombia, SA; Lynn Thomas, Cross-Culture
Mission Developer (USA); Tom Sanders, Church Planting Specialist. Support- Melody Collins,
office assistant; and Joyce Reeves, secretary.
B. EVALUATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Board of Missions conducted an evaluation of the Executive Director, Mike Sharpe, during its
February 2007 board meeting. The overall evaluations indicated Mike’s abilities and job performance are
well above average to superior. The Board commends Mike’s attitude, communication skills and initiativein building relationships with board members and staff.
C. AMENDMENT TO CHARTER
Because of the financial support provided to many overseas ministries through the Board ofMissions, the Internal Revenue Service did not grant the inclusion of the Board of Missions in the initialapproval of the Blanket Tax Exemption for the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
In order for the Board of Missions to be approved for the Blanket Tax Exemption of Cumberland
Presbyterian, the following wording must be added to the Board of Missions Charter:“Upon dissolution, all assets are to be distributed to Cumberland Presbyterian Church General
Assembly Corporation. If at the time of dissolution Cumberland Presbyterian Church General Assembly
Corporation: (1) Ceases to exist, (2) Does not accept the distribution or, (3) Is not exempt under 501(c) (3)at the time of dissolution, the assets shall then be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within themeaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal
tax code, or shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government, for a public
purpose. Any such assets not disposed of shall be disposed of by the Court of Common Pleas of the county
in which the principal office of the organization is then located, exclusively for such purposes or to suchorganization or organizations, as said Court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively
for such purposes.”This amendment was (a) recommended by the Board of Directors in its meeting of February 17,
2007, (b) approved by the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in its meeting of June
2007, and (c) duly adopted at a meeting of the Board of Directors on September, 2007.
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Dated September , 2007
Signed: ,President;

2007,Secretary

RECOMMENDATION 1: That the General Assembly approve the above amendment to thecharter of the Board of Missions of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
D. FINANCIAL REPORTS
1. Audit/Budget
		 The board’s audit is a part of the single audit for all GA agencies at the Center and can be found in
the audits section of the Minutes. The 2008-2009 line item budgets can be found in the budgets sectionof the Minutes.
2. Bequests/Endowments
		 During 2006 the endowment corpus increased $548,065 by contributions to existing endowments,
establishment of new ones, and realized and unrealized capital gains. On December 31, 2006, themarket value of all endowments was $10,440,447.
3. Special Benevolent Funds and Giving Opportunities
		 Several opportunities to assist in meeting emergency and often critical needs, ordinarily the resultof natural or man-made disasters, are provided for Cumberland Presbyterians through the board. The
Hunger Fund, Disaster Fund, World Emergency Fund, One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS), and theLove Loaf programs and special appeals provide the channels for caring support.
		 Through the board in 2006, Cumberland Presbyterians forwarded emergency funds to the following
areas through Church World Service: Pakistan earthquake recovery, Afganistan drought, Southern Sudan
returnees, Earthquake assistance in Yunnan Province, China; and special relief funds were forwarded
to families in Cauca Valley Presbytery for fire-damage recovery, Beth-El Mission in Florida, Project
Vida in Texas, Choctaw Presbytery in Oklahoma, and the Presbytery of Liberia.
		 The OGHS offerings were forwarded to the OGHS office of Church World Service to be disbursed
around the world, mostly for self-help programs. On behalf of the church, the board retains 25 percentof the OGHS offerings for quick response to disasters in the USA and elsewhere.
		 The Love Loaf offering received in 2006 was designated to assist the disenfranchised and orphaned
children in Mynmar, a World Vision Project. The formula for dividing the Love Loaf offerings is 25
percent held by local church for community needs, 25 percent retained by the board for emergency
hunger needs, and 50 percent sent to a specific project through World Vision.
		 All gifts in this section are treated as “second mile” gifts, and the totals are reported in the “Second
Mile Giving” section.
4. Gift to the King		 Another Second Mile Giving opportunity is the Gift to the King. The first Gift to the King offering
was received 80 years ago. Initiated in 1920 by the women’s organization for the building of two
Chinese churches, one in China and the other in San Francisco, it has had a positive and upbuilding
effect on global missions through the years. Usually, the offering is for support of a cross-culture
project.
		 The 2006 offering, taken during the Advent season, was designated to assist in supporting thereconstruction of the Cartago Church (Andes Presbytery, SA) damaged in the 1999 earthquake.
5. Second Mile Giving
		 The term “Second Mile” technically applies only to contributions from churches and/or churchgroups that give beyond their commitment to Our United Outreach (OUO). However, for the sakeof reporting, contributions from individuals and presbyterial/synodical Women Ministry groups formission-related projects are included. Actually, all designated gifts are recorded as Second Mile gifts.
The following report is in the context of the broader meaning of the term.
		 The total of all 2006 Second Mile Giving through the Board of Missions was $649,848. This total
includes but is not limited to the following gifts to specific projects received during the calendar/fiscal
year: Love Loaf Program, $80,439; OGHS, $39,245; Gift to the King, $26,436; Colombia Hot Lunch,$21,478; Colombia Nursing Home $20,330; Other Colombian projects, $56,595; Choctaw Presbytery
projects, $2,350; Partnership In Mission $80,860; Convention Offering (CPCH Van) $10,167; Women’s
Ministry Projects/other Second Mile Gifts (Youth Evangelism Conference), $11,436; Women’s Ministry
Project for the Gaye and Martha Jo Mims CPYC Scholarship Endowment,, $2,245; China Ministries,$2,676; Liberian projects, $2,576; Builders Fellowship Calls, $65,489; SE Asia NCD, $2,556. The
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year. The Women’s Ministry giving above is on the GA fiscal year, which is the calendar year.
6. Distribution of Funds to Others
		 During 2006, the Board of Missions disbursed $1,730,201 ($1,811,069 less $80,868 gifts toendowments), of which $907,075 (52%) was distributed to others including presbyteries, newcongregations, redevelopment projects, and many other denominational ministries. In addition tofinancial resources, it is estimated that at least another $633,457 (37%) represents the cost of services
provided for judicatories and congregations through ministries such as referral services for pastors andcongregations, guidance/supervision of jointly sponsored missions and of field staff in the USA andother countries, consultations, planning assistance for events (Convention, evangelism conferences),
providing resources for congregations, production and distribution of resources, and other services.
Of all 2006 expenditures, at least 89% was returned to judicatories and congregations and/or given toothers in the form of financial, material, and human resources.
7. Identification of Assets in the Fund Balance
All assets of the Board of Missions, including bank balance, on December 31, 2006.
Fund Balance as of December 31, 2006									 $2,605,805
1. Real Estate																			51,818
2. Notes Receivable																1,0343. Funds to Transfer to Endowment Program				4,220
4. Funds to Transfer to Designated/Restricted Funds 174,252
5. Temporarily Restricted Funds:
a. Auto/Equipment Depreciation Fund					57,967b. Benevolent Funds (e.g., Love Loaf, OGHS,World Emergency Fund, etc.)							220,428c. Birthplace Chaplaincy Reserve							10,655d. Capital Gifts Campaign Funds							38,362e. China Ministry Fund											67,962
f. Choctaw Camp Construction Fund
(Ins. Payment to rebuild after fire)							4,147g. CIM Project																21,963h. CPWM Development Fund									16,452i. Colombia Church Development Fund			
32,911
j. Colombia Missionary Fund									73,878k. Crisis Contingency Fund									68,705l. Gift to the King 														8,173m. Hong Kong Scholarship Fund							18,268n. Colombia Hot Lunch, Mt. Denson CPC			
1,628
o. Liberian Relief/Rehabilitation							33,920p. New Church Development Reserves				 1,020,642
q. Second Mile Funds to be Disbursed					281,335
r. Church Redevelopment											13,845s. Colegio Leadership Development					13,482t. Cross-Culture NCD												7,219u. Gift to the King															2,598v. Leader Training															29,883				 Total Temporarily Restricted Funds					 $2,044,063
			6. Unrestricted Funds:
a. Budget Reserve Fund											118,632
b. World Missions Conference								17,759c. Undesignated Cash on Hand								66,257				 Total Unrestricted Funds											 $ 202,648
E. REPORTING PROGRAMS OF MISSIONS/MINISTRIES
board.

The following “Statement of Vision” guides the direction of program planning and ministries of the

Drawing upon the resources of a rich doctrinal and historical tradition and building on the strengthof current mission endeavors, the Board of Missions envisions a Cumberland Presbyterian Church that is• EVANGELISTIC - reaching more people with the gospel of God’s love in Jesus Christ,• INCLUSIVE - growing as a multi-cultural and global church with an increasing acceptance of diversity(of gender, age, and culture),• CONNECTIONAL - unifying congregations, presbyteries, and the GA Board of Missions as partners
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HOLISTIC - ministering to individual and societies, enabling them to become whole,
AFFIRMATIVE - celebrating the ministries of congregations of all sizes in all locations,
EQUIPPED - preparing people in every way for participation in God’s mission to the world,
FAITHFUL - committing itself to being God’s people and to doing that which is necessary to fulfill its
calling.

The board seeks to make this vision a visible reality through implementing and coordinating mission
and ministry activities through four program units: Congregational Ministries Unit, Evangelism and Church
Development, Global Missions, and Communication and Publications. Reporting on the board’s programsof missions and ministries is by units.

II. CONGREGATIONAL MINISTRIES UNIT
Pam Philips-Burk and Michael Sharpe, Unit Leaders

The Congregational Ministries Unit purposes to enable congregations to fulfill its missionof ministering to individuals and societies so that they may become whole, celebrating the redemptive
ministries of congregations of all sizes, in all locations; increasing ecumenical mission involvement withappropriate partners; and growing in commitment to being God people and doing that which is necessary
to fulfill their calling.
Programs flowing from and designed to fulfill the purpose can be grouped under four ministryheadings: Ecumenical Ministries, Indian Ministries, Women Ministries, and Special Services.
A. ECUMENICAL MINISTRIES
Involvement continues in those ecumenical ministries and organizations that have been a part of theboard work for many years. Relationship to these agencies varies. In some cases, only budget support isprovided while in others budget support is provided along with staff members to serve on the official board.
In all cases, these ecumenical involvements are significant ministries and are tangible means of living out
the ecumenical commitment of the CPC.
1. Partnership Ministries in the Appalachian Region of the USA
Presbyterian and Reformed churches have been involved in ministry to the Appalachian region
for more than 100 years. The Cumberland Presbyterian Church is the third largest Presbyterian bodyin Appalachia, having 170 churches in 54 counties, mainly in middle and east Tennessee. Of thedenomination total membership, 25 percent live in Appalachia. The main thrusts of today’s mission
efforts by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in the mountains is through the following ministries.
a. Coalition for Appalachian Ministry (CAM)
CAM is the agency responsible for coordinating cooperative work in Appalachia for the
Reformed Church in America (RCA), the PC (USA), the CPC, the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
in America (CPCA), and the Christian Reformed Church (CRC). The synods and presbyteries ofthese communions provide the majority of funds for CAM with some additional support fromnational agencies.
CAM ministry continues to expand within three primary program areas: CAM Cabin Crafts, CAM
Volunteer Program, and various educational offerings, including publications.
Interpretive materials, resources, and portable displays are available from the CAM office at1329 Wears Valley Road, Townsend, TN 37882 or on the web at: www.appalachianministry.org.
Cumberland Presbyterians have active representatives on the CAM board from Cumberland,
East Tennessee, Tennessee-Georgia, and Murfreesboro, presbyteries, Tennessee Synod, and the GA
Board of Missions.
b. Appalachian Ministries Educational Resource Center (AMERC)
		 The Appalachian Ministries Educational Resource Center, the largest consortia effort to emerge
in the history of theological education in the US, is an ecumenical program that provides criticallyneeded specialized education and training for seminarians preparing to minister in the small town
and rural churches of Appalachia and similar areas.
		 The Cumberland Presbyterian Church provided important leadership and participation in thefounding of AMERC in 1985. The GA Board of Missions provides annual budget support for
AMERC, which, in turn, has been utilized by AMERC as scholarship assistance to Cumberland
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as executive director.
		 Information about upcoming seminars and events is available at:
		 www.amerc.org
c. Commission on Religion in Appalachia (CORA)
To the lives impacted, the Commission on Religion in Appalachia, affectionately known
as CORA, has served as a forty-year sojourn lighting the way to justice. Founded in 1965 as
an ecumenical response to poverty in Appalachia, The Commission on Religion in Appalachia(CORA), a West Virginia Corporation, closed all operations on December 31, 2006.
		 CORA devoted more that 14 million dollars to the effort of fighting poverty. More than eighty
percent was given to community agencies and organizations in twelve Appalachian states working
directly with communities affected by poverty and it side effects.
		 For forty years, CORA worked with success in partnership with communities throughout theregion for a better quality of life in communities, for clean water and air, for better education andschools, for safe work places, for health care for all, for community economic development, and forstewardship of resources.
		 Being successful as a prophetic voice, working with the disadvantaged, creating anti-racism
teams to dismantle racism, and providing grants to a wide array of Appalachian ministries are justa few of CORA’s successes. These same successes were seen by some of the originally supportive
denominations as a way to do their own ministry in the region. Therefore, denominations began
in the early 1990’s to create their own ministries and began decreasing their ecumenical support of
CORA.
		 CORA was an ecumenical ministry of more than nineteen denominations and sixteen ecumenicalpartners in collaborative service with hundreds of congregations and community groups from acrossthe region.
		 Mike Sharpe served as the denominational representative from the Board of Missions to
CORA.
d. Presbyterian Council For Media (PCM)
Presbyterian Council for Media (formerly known as PABC) is a media ministry of the CPC andthe PC(USA). PCM creates and produces radio public service announcements that proclaim thelove, hope and care of the Christian faith as it applies to daily encounters.
		 Along with being a resource for outreach and evangelism, PCM is evolving into a resource
for the church in its use of media, from outreach to internal communications to the effective andappropriate use of multimedia in the worship experience.
		 PCM receives annual budget support from the GA Board of Missions and from presbyteries andsynods of the CPC and PC(USA). Lita Swindle from Grace Presbytery, George Mayes from the
Presbytery of East Tennessee, along with Mike Sharpe representing the Board of Missions serve on
the PCM board. Rick McNeely serves as executive director.
		 The PCM website is: www.councilformedia.org
2. Partnership Ministries to and Among Seasonal Farm Workers
a. National Farm Worker Ministry (NFWM)
NFWM is a unique ecumenical organization that mobilizes and educates people of faith aroundthe issues critical to farm workers who are organizing for justice.
		 NFWM sponsors the annual Farm Worker Week, usually observed in April. Available materials
for this observance include bulletin inserts, posters, worship resources, press release, and a theme
paper.
		 Materials for Farm Worker Week and related resources may be obtained through the website at:www.nfwm.org
b. Beth-El Farm Worker Ministry, Inc., Wimauma, FL
		 The Beth-El Farmworker Ministry (Wimauma, FL) received one of the five Awards of Excellence(Ecumenical Outreach in the USA) at the most recent General Assembly of the National Council ofChurches meeting in Orlando, FL. This organization represents 35 denominations. Church Women
United, United Nations Office also presented Beth-EL with a Human Rights Award for leadershipservice and being a mentor and social activist on human rights and human development.
		 An expansion of Beth-El ministry with migrant farmworkers was launched through a new site,
located in Immakolee, Flordia. The new ministry began in the fall of 2006 and a new pastor(Miguel Estrada) for the Immakolee site was secured in early 2007.

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		 Support for Beth-El is provided through Tampa Bay and Peace River presbyteries (PC[USA]),
Grace Presbytery (CPC), and the GA Board of Missions.
		 Dave Moore serves as executive director and Reverend Ramior Ros serves as pastor. Additional
information about the ministries available at Beth-El may be obtained at: www.beth-el.info
3. Border Ministry
Project Vida, El Paso, TX is a multiple-service ministry that serves thousands of impoverished,
medically under served Hispanics and African Americans along the Texas-Mexico border. Ongoing
ministries available through Project Vida include an Early Childhood Program, preventative healthcare and clinic services, children reading program, food co-op, thrift shop, computer labs, andenvironmental projects.
		 Project Vida housing organization (PVCDC) has begun rehabilitation of an abandoned tenement
into a transitional living center for homeless families with children. Lack of transitional housing is
one of the major needs in El Paso.
Project Vida continues to integrate public and private providers in a coordinated system ofcommunity health care and the ability to link community leadership with the broader community.
Support for Project Vida is provided by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian
Church (USA).
4. Ministry in Israel
Since 1967 the CPC, through the Church of Scotland, has supported a Christian ministry in
Israel. Our participation in this ministry is made possible through the interest income from anendowment established by the late Armin A. Holzer. The scope of this ministry includes a church
in Jerusalem, a day school in the ancient city of Jaffa, a church of both Hebrew- and Englishspeaking congregations in the city of Tiberias, and a Jerusalem hospice that accommodates up toninety guests.
B. CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN’S MINISTRY
The purpose of the Cumberland Presbyterian Women’s Ministry is to accept and share the loveand joy of Jesus Christ through the ministry of women in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church as we pray,
study God’s Word, and reach out through mission, service, encouragement and fellowship. We have sought
to fulfill this purpose in a variety of ways; the main one being the 2006 Women’s Ministry Convention and
Ministry Year. The theme for 2006-2007 has been “Heart to Heart – Women of the Word.” Women havebeen challenged this year by God’s Word, with a special focus upon the Beatitudes. A variety of resources
have been provided to help them accomplish their goals of service and missions, both locally and regionally.
The primary resource is the bible studies which were written by Geneva Searcy. They were available for
distribution at Convention in June 2006 and on the Women’s Ministry website.
An important area of ministry is through financial giving - special projects, Convention Offering,membership endowment, as well as other needs in the denomination and their communities. The Special
Projects for 2005-2006 were: (1) establishment of an endowment with the Board of Christian Education,
the Howell G. and Martha Jo Mims CPYC Endowment ($2,718.36) and (2) a youth evangelism conference,
The Discomfort Zone *($14,577.60). The 2006 Convention Offering was a van for the Children’s Home($10,525.45)[*the total for the youth evangelism conference included other second mile giving in addition
to that given by Women’s Ministry]. The total Membership Endowment Fund now stands at $1,483,546.
Membership giving in 2006 is as follows: Perpetual ($5,370); Diamond Perpetual ($960); Patron ($1,400);
Silver Patron ($1,635); Golden Patron ($2,700). The earnings from this substantial endowment help to fundmissions and ministry around the globe. A “one-time” giving opportunity for this program year is the Heart
Awards. These awards have been bestowed upon women (living or deceased) as a way of recognizing andhonoring their work and ministries. As of 1/25/07, 39 Heart Awards have been bestowed at $50 each for a
total of $1,950. This money has been deposited into the Women’s Ministry Leadership Fund to help train,
support and educate future leaders in the church
The theme for Women’s Ministry in 2007-2008 is “Hands Together – One in Christ.” The purpose
statement for the upcoming ministry year is:“Joining hands together through God’s Holy Spirit, women of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
will unite as deep-spirited friends. Together we will live out our calling to be an example of God’s
message of love to a hurting world.”
The Scripture texts for Convention and the upcoming program year are Ephesians 4:1-6 andPhilippians 2:1-2. This coming year, Women’s Ministry will spend time unpacking what it means to be

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with, but we will still be guided by our oneness in Christ – one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one
God.
The Special Projects for 2007-2008 are: Jobs Program for Women Heads of Household in Cali,
Colombia, SA and The Cumberland Presbyterian Women’s Ministry Endowment for Minister Care(sponsored by the Board of Stewardship). The 2007 Convention Offering will be “The Jobs Program for
Women Heads of Household in Cali.”
The 2008 World Day of Prayer Theme will be “God’s Wisdom Provides New Understanding” andwas written by the women of Guyana. Many local and regional women’s ministry groups participate inprograms and events sponsored by CWU. Information about these and other programs may be obtained bycontacting Church Women United at 475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1626, New York, NY 10115; 1-800-2985551; www.churchwomen.org
Women’s Ministry continues to have an ecumenical partnership with Church Women United(CWU). The denominational representative to CWU is Betty Jacob, Broken Bow, OK. She is serving afour-year term on the Common Council to be completed in the year 2008. Betty continues to serve on atask force for International World Day of Prayer (WDP). The World Day of Prayer 2007 theme is “United
Under God’s Tent” and is written by the women of Paraguay. This theme centers on displaced families andrefugees around the world as well as close to home. WDP is celebrated on Friday, March 2, 2007.
1. Convention 2008
		 Women’s Ministry is excited about the opportunity to meet with the women of Japan Presbytery inthe year 2008. Plans for Convention began in 2002 with the creation of a Second Mile Project entitled“Getting to Know Each Other.” Funds from this project enabled four Japanese women of the Japan
Presbytery Women’s Ministry Executive Committee to travel to the United States in June of 2006 forthe purpose of attending Convention and building relationships with women in the states prior to ourmeeting with them. Plans are for two women to return again this coming Convention. Convention
in 2008 will focus primarily upon worship, education, missions, and fellowship. It will be a poignant
conclusion to a year focused on community and sisterhood in the midst of diversity.
2. Restore My Soul Retreat
		 This retreat for widows was held on the campus of The Scarritt-Bennett Center in Nashville, TN
November 10 – 11, 2006. Leadership was provided by the Reverend Lisa Oliver, a hospice chaplainin the Nashville area and an ordained clergywoman in the CP church. Seven women attended theretreat which focused on support and education. Those attending stated that it was a very meaningfulexperience and that they would be interested in a similar event. There is certainly a need for this typeof ministry. Future goals will focus on more regional events of this nature with missions staff providing
support and direction to local groups as they plan such retreats.
3. Ordained Clergy Women		 As a means of support and advocacy for women clergy, an annual reception is held during theweek of General Assembly. Last year’s reception was co-sponsored by the Board of Missions, theCommission on Ministry, and Memphis Theological Seminary, with over 50 people in attendance.
Also in attendance were representatives from National Association of Presbyterian Clergy Women andthe Women’s Ministries unit of the Presbyterian Church (USA). This annual gathering provides anopportunity for clergy women to meet one another, some for the first time, and to network for support.
It also provides an opportunity for others in the church to express their love and support for clergy
women.
		 Another way in which we seek to support and hold up the ministry of Cumberland Presbyterianclergy women is through statistical information. The following is a summary of such:

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Total Ordained Women — 84 (78 Stateside/6 Outside States)
Pastors (37)
Solo			 26Co/Pastors			

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Associate/Assistant		
Interim			7

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Denominational (4)Presbyterial Staff (1)Professors (2)Social Worker (1)Youth Director (1)Counselor (1)Dir. of Christian Ed (1)Retired (6)Without Charge (7)Unknown Status (7)		 This office has sent a card on the ordination date of all the clergy women when that date was
known. It is important to mark significant dates in our lives and we celebrate with the following womenin their ordination anniversaries in 2007:
5 years — Claire Danhof, Mary Jarnigan, Lori Kleinjan, Melissa Malinoski,			 Lisa Peterson
10 years — Carol Feree, Anne Hames, Melissa Knight, Shirley Topar
15 years — Stephanie Brown, Kristi Lounsbury, Elizabeth Milbey
20 years — Elinor Brown
70 years —Mabel Esch
Other dates of significance: 57 years - Betty Shirley and 46 Years – Rosalie Brown
		 These women represent the larger number of Cumberland Presbyterian clergy women who labor forthe cause of Christ in their ministry setting. We realize the wonderful gift they are to those who receive
their ministry and desire that their touch be felt throughout the denomination. General Assembly in 2005
adopted the recommendation “that each congregation seek to invite a clergy woman to preach and leadworship during the next two years.” A letter was sent to all churches concerning this recommendationin the MEMO mailing for Fall 2005, Spring 2006, and Spring 2007. We urge churches to embrace thisrecommendation in the coming year, if they have not already done so. The Board of Missions office isavailable to help congregations who are interested in locating a clergy woman in their area.
4. Women Candidates and Licentiates
		 This office seeks to support, nurture and encourage our Cumberland Presbyterian women licentiates
and candidates. According to the General Assembly Office there are 15 licentiates and 27 candidates.
		

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conversations. Board of Missions staff host luncheon meetings with women students at MTS in the falland spring of each year. The goal is to gather in a similar way with the women enrolled in the summer
classes of the Program of Alternate Studies. These gatherings provide wonderful opportunities to offer
support and encouragement as well as hear feedback from those involved in the process of ordination.
5. Mission Trips
		 Two work trips for women were held in 2006 (July 16-22 and October 8-14) to Christ’s Outreachfor the Blind in Mount Vernon, KY. The July work team consisted of 18 women (including 3 teen
girls). The October work team consisted of 7 women. Christ’s Outreach for the Blind is a camping
facility for blind and other physically-challenged children. The work teams performed a variety of jobs
and tasks from gardening to construction. There is one trip being planned for 2007 – July 22-28. The
cost is $200/person (prorated cost: $300/2 in a family; $400/3 in family; $450/4 or more in a family).
“Family” can include mother, grandmother, aunt, daughter, nieces, etc. Costs include all meals during
the week. Deadline for registration is June 15. Future work trips for women and teen girls will be toassist in the gulf coast recovery (2008) and an international work trip (2009). The 2009 trip will focus
not only on work, but will also be an opportunity for cultural exchange with sisters and brothers in oneof our mission countries.
C. MISSIONS EDUCATION
		 The Congregational Ministries unit of the board continues its effort to provide educational resources
for children and youth. Kids on a Mission is the program for children. This past year ideas for projects
and appropriate mission education resources have been included in each issue of the Missionary
Messenger. A resource for missions emphasis will be developed each year to be used primarily in
Vacation Bible Schools but could actually be used in any setting with children. The 2007 emphasis
will be the Hot Lunch Program in Colombia, SA. A future goal is to develop an interactive web site forchildren and youth dealing with missions.
1. Mission Education at Convention
		 Craver Yu spoke during Convention in 2006, sharing with the participants the expanding andongoing ministry in Hong Kong. There was a presentation given by the women from Japan Presbytery
about the churches in Japan Presbytery and the ministries that take place in that country. During
Convention there was an opportunity one afternoon for participants to visit various Ministry Nooks,
which highlighted different missionaries or ministries within the church.
		 During Convention 2007, participants will have the opportunity to visit the nearby Heifer Ranch
in Perryville, AR to get a first-hand experience with that ministry which focuses on the elimination of
global hunger and poverty.
2. Youth Evangelism Conference
See report in Evangelism and Church Growth unit.
D. INDIAN MINISTRIES
Choctaw Presbytery
		 A larger parish model continues to be the primary strategy for our common mission with Choctaw
Presbytery. A Presbyterial Council, with representation (both lay and clergy) from each church inthe presbytery, meets quarterly to prioritize needs and implement programs for the work among thecongregations and communities in the presbytery. Betty Jacob serves as Coordinator of the Council
and is employed by Choctaw Presbytery. The structure provides the presbytery with greater selfdetermination.
		 The primary focus of the council is congregational development and continued development ofstrong, indigenous leadership. The council is in the process of studying potential sites for a new

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church development project for the presbytery.
		 The Board of Missions provides financial support, guidance and consultation to the presbytery
primarily through the work of the council.
E. SPECIAL SERVICES
1. Leadership Referral Services
		 Through the Leadership Referral Services (formerly known as the Department of Professional
Services), assistance is provided to churches searching for pastors and pastors who want, need, ormight be challenged to relocate. The design of the program is to give each individual exposure to thewidest possible range of opportunities for service within the church, to enable search committees ofcongregations to have access to information about more people, and to match gifts/skills of clergy/
church leadership to particular needs of the congregation.
		 Resources available through the Board of Missions to assist churches and ministers involved in thereferral process include: Guidelines for Churches in the Search Process, sample contracts/covenants,
Guidelines for Clergy and other Church Professionals When Considering Relocation; and tip bulletinsfor presbyterial boards of missions and committees on ministry on their role in the search/relocation
process. Workshops/seminars on various aspects of the search/call process are offered to presbyteries
upon staff availability.
		 Most LRS and related resources, along with an Employment Opportunity List and other resources
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Norlan Scrudder continues to serve as the coordinator for LRS.
2. Special Education/Training in Specific Areas of Concern/Needa. Small Church and Rural Church Leadership Events

		 The course, “The Small Church,” continues to be a part of the required PAS curriculum. The
course, developed and taught by staff of the Congregational Ministries Unit, is offered during the
PAS Summer Extension School.
		 A number of ecumenical leadership events with focus on the rural and small membershipchurch are also available year round for clergy and laity. A current listing of upcoming education/
leadership events offered nationwide is available from the Board of Missions and are promoted
through Missionary Messenger. Board staff are also available to lead and help design presbyterial
workshops/seminars for the small churches.
b. Alternate Pastoral Leadership Models
		 Small membership congregations engaged in the search process know the difficulty of trying
to maintain a full-time resident pastor. Many are exploring a number of leadership options (e.g.,
tentmaking ministry, parish or yoked ministries, shared ministry as pastor and presbyterial staff, layleader, clergy couple, student pastor, and interim pastor) and finding a new commitment to ministry.
New forms of ministry are, in point of fact, a call to journey to fresh ways of nourishing the faith inchanging social contexts.
		 Presbyteries are encouraged to become familiar with the various models and resources asa way to assist the small membership churches in securing pastoral leadership and providing
effective ministries. Workshops/seminars on these models by the Board of Missions are offered topresbyteries on the basis of staff availability.
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a summer chaplaincy program at the Birthplace Shrine in Montgomery Bell State Park. The chaplain,in addition to providing a Sunday morning worship service at the chapel, makes contact with people
who use the camping facilities and/or stay at the Inn, relates to the park staff in whatever ways areappropriate, and shares information about the history of the denomination with visitors to the Shrine.
The chaplaincy program begins the first weekend of June and continues through the last weekend of
August.
		 The board’s financial responsibility includes lodging and an honorarium for the chaplain services.
Dana Jett-Rand a student at MTS and a licentiate from West Tennessee Presbytery, served as chaplain
during the summer of 2006.
4. Volunteers in Action (VIA) Ministry		 The VIA program continues to coordinate Christian service opportunities for individuals and groupsinterested in volunteer service. The VIA program provides a structure that serves both the volunteers
and those who benefit from their service.
		 An annually compiled listing of Christian service opportunities is promoted through the first quarter
MEMO mailing and is available on the Board of Missions web site. Updated project listings are
periodically included in The Missionary Messenger. A Christian Service Manual and other suggested
resources for groups and individuals interested in mission trips are available through the Board ofMissions.

III. EVANGELISM AND CHURCH DEVELOPMENT
George R. Estes, Unit Leader
The purpose of this unit is to enable congregations to fulfill their mission of making and developing
disciples so that more people will be brought to a saving faith in Jesus Christ, be incorporated into thechurch, and grow toward full maturity in Christ; and to unify congregations, presbyteries and the General
Assembly Board of Missions as partners engaged in mission.
The staff seeks to fulfill the purpose through activities, events, services, and publications thatwill (1) increase awareness of the biblical theology and imperatives for evangelism, (2) assist churches
and judicatories in developing growth/evangelism strategies, (3) keep denominational growth trends andaccomplishments before the Church, (4) provide and/or support educational and fellowship opportunities
for present and future growth/evangelism pastors and lay leaders, and (5) extend the gospel through new
church development and church redevelopment in the United States. Unit staff are: George Estes, Unit
Leader (Memphis, TN), Lynn Thomas, Cross-Culture Mission Developer (Birmingham, AL), and Tom
Sanders, Catalyst Church Planting Specialist (Parker, CO). Unit consultants in 2006 were Yoong Kim(Korean Ministry) and Andre Johnson (Urban Community Outreach Ministry). Howard Melton, long-timeadvisor for Board and presbyterial new church efforts, provided valuable site analyses via the Internet andtelephone, despite poor health.
A. EVENTS, CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, AND CONSULTATIONSEvents are planned, promoted and conducted to inspire, inform, equip, motivate, and provide
fellowship for growth/evangelism leaders, judicatories and clusters of churches, congregations desiring to
explore new opportunities for ministry, and church planters in both dominant and cross-culture settings. The
Unit has offered denominational and regional conferences focused on evangelism, as well as workshops
and training events with local churches and presbyterial agencies. Activities in this area of work haveincluded the following.
1. Youth Evangelism Conference		 Almost 200 youth and adults from thirty churches representing many USA presbyteries ventured
into “The Discomfort Zone” at the first-ever Youth Evangelism Conference sponsored by the Board ofMissions December 28-30, 2006, at Orange Beach, Alabama, on the beautiful (but chilly!) Gulf

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Coast. The germinating idea for an event of this kind arose in committee conversations at the General
Assembly a few years ago, and planning for it began with an initial visioning team of youth, adultleaders, and Board staff in January 2005. This group helped identify the conference theme and its
evangelism focus, and considered possible dates and venues. A smaller Planning Team, composed ofthree youth (Michael Murphy, Joanna Bellis, Patrick Marion), three adult leaders (Iris Straube, Melissa
Malinoski, Matt Wooten) , and two Board staff (Pam Phillips-Burk and George Estes) went forward witha seemingly endless array of activities: choosing and negotiating with the conference hotel, selecting
a keynote speaker, recruiting small group leadership and developing a concise curriculum, arranging
for a concert by a professional Christian rock band as the grand finale of the event, then promoting,publicizing and following through with the conference. The thrust of the endeavor was to encourage
and equip young people in the sharing of their faith by showing God’s love in a practical way throughservant evangelism ministries which they could replicate in their home communities. Conference
speaker Steve Sjogren, author of numerous books on the topic of servant evangelism and founding
pastor of a large Vineyard Community Church in Cincinnati, OH, related many stories of how God has
worked in his own life and the lives of others through simple acts of kindness in the name of Jesus.
These talks, plus the small group Bible studies and inspiring worship services, prepared the conferees
to go into the surrounding area to assist people with grocery carts, give away free bottled water, candy,
and coloring books for children, wash windshields at self-service gas stations, collect canned food forthe local Christian Service Center food bank, then hand out Connection Cards with a brief message ofGod’s love and an invitation to the Christian concert. God blessed this event in wonderful ways! It was
supported by the Women’s Ministry Convention offering, Second Mile contributions and special gifts
from individuals. The Praise Team of First CPC of Dyersburg, TN, did a great job leading the worshipservices, which were enhanced each time by the worship drama team from Woodbine CPC in Nashville,
and by a special presentation by youth from the Asian Mission Trip. Evaluations from the event, bothformal and informal, were overwhelmingly enthusiastic, with numbers of adults and youth expressing
the desire for future events like it, and several volunteering to be included in the planning for the future.
Information about “The Discomfort Zone,” complete with a copy of the curriculum and access to otheraids for doing similar activities in home churches and presbyteries, has been made available on the
Board of Missions web site.
RECOMMENDATION 2: That the General Assembly encourage presbyterial boards of
missions to assist local churches and presbyterial youth fellowships to plan and implement a youth
evangelism conference in their own region, making use of ideas from “The Discomfort Zone.”
2. Cross-Culture Leader Conferences
		 In this decade the Unit has sponsored three conferences for Hispanic pastors and lay leaders, andthree for Korean ministry leaders. In 2006 two regional planning and training events were held with
Hispanic leaders, one in Chattanooga and one in Birmingham. There was no conference for Koreanleaders in 2006 apart from meetings of the Korean Council of Tennessee-Georgia Presbytery.
		

3. Consultations and Seminars

		 Unit staff respond to invitations to conduct Church Consultations and church growth seminars/
workshops as time permits. The Church Consultation is a formal congregational evaluation designed toassist congregations desiring to enhance the effectiveness of their ministry for spiritual and numerical
growth. It typically involves the church’s preparation of statistical information and surveys, and an
on-site visit by the Board staff person over a week-end. At that time church leaders and members
are interviewed, the community is studied, and the consultant has an opportunity to experience thechurch in fellowship, worship, and Sunday School. Based on the information gathered, a consultation
report is prepared, with suggestions for consideration, and submitted to the church session. The Board
provides the staff time for such events at no charge, while the congregation covers travel/lodging andthe cost of a professional demographic study. During 2006 Church Consultations were conducted withthe following congregations: First CPC, Greeneville, TN; First CPC, Union City, TN; Cumberland
Presbyterian Church, Marlow, OK; First CPC, Knoxville, TN.
		 Two professional diagnostic tools are available to congregations engaged in the church consultation
process and/or self-study. Churches may order a demographic study through the Board of Missions
called “The Ministry Area Profile.” This study is produced by Percept, Inc. and details population

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information within the congregation’s typical ministry area. Included in the report are overheadtransparency displays and maps showing summaries of information that are particularly usefulwith groups and committees. The study costs $305 when ordered through the Board of Missions.
Another helpful instrument is the Natural Church Development Survey, also available through theBoard of Missions. It is designed to highlight eight essential quality characteristics of congregational
life, offering suggestions for improvement in those areas that could enhance growth potential. The
tool is especially helpful to churches interested in self-evaluation leading toward a fresh emphasis on
outreach and congregational health. The Board of Missions also offers three additional resources forcongregations at no charge: “Guidelines for a Mission Review,” “Congregational Self-Profile,” and a“Guide for Missions Team.”		 Other seminars and workshops with an evangelism and/or church planting focus are also offered
to congregations and presbyteries. In 2006 two presbyteries requested special presentations from this
Unit: Robert Donnell Presbytery and West Tennessee Presbytery.
		 Staff of this Unit meet with presbyterial boards of missions and task forces upon invitation to reporton ongoing projects or to assist in planning anticipated projects. In 2006 meetings were held with 15
presbytery agencies.
4. Asian Youth Mission Trip
		 Unit staff person Lynn Thomas and his wife Nona led a group of 22 youth and 5 adults on a mission
trip to Japan in the summer of 2006, sponsored by the G.A. Board of Missions. While this ministry was
not specifically related to the work of the Unit in the USA, it did include youth from two new Hispanic
congregations and one new Anglo congregation here in the States. The mission trip featured teaching
English as a Second Language in churches of Japan Presbytery, and concluded by attending the Asian
Youth Conference.
5. Program of Alternate Studies
		 Staff of this Unit assisted with PAS in 2006. At the Summer Extension School, Dr. Yoong Kimtaught CP studies for a class of Korean pastors and candidates, and George Estes led the Church Growthclass again. Tom Sanders continues as coordinator for the PAS/Multi-Culture Ministry Track, working
closely with Dr. Thomas D. Campbell. Hispanic students in PAS receive invaluable assistance from
Reverend Alfonso Marquez and Lynn Thomas.
B. GROWTH TRENDS
		 This Unit is charged with monitoring statistics for the denomination and charting growth trends
each year. Because data from the Annual Congregational Statistical Reports are not available until
after the preparation of this report, denominational statistics from 2006 and related information will beshared with the General Assembly committee under separate cover, and in publications of the Board ofMissions.
C. DEPARTMENT OF CROSS-CULTURE CHURCH DEVELOPMENT		 Lynn Thomas coordinates the Board’s Department of Cross-Culture Development which has the
responsibility for new and assimilating congregations in which English is not the primary language
for worship and other ministries. At present these include Spanish-speaking, Korean and Sudanesecongregations, with an openness to other cultures as opportunities may arise. The growth of our crossculture ministry has been a major blessing for the denomination, and it has widened the vision andresponsibilities of Unit staff as well. Often it is clear that without the unity we have in Christ, thecultural differences would be extremely difficult to bridge. Yet through our mutual commitment to thegospel, God is doing marvelous things!
		

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soon as possible to obtain a group ruling 501(c)(3) designation. This would benefit all new churches,but cross-culture works in particular have the need for this. The office of the General Assembly received
confirmation of obtaining this group ruling in early 2007.
RECOMMENDATION 3: That the General Assembly encourage presbyterial boards of
missions and local congregations to actively seek opportunities to engage in cross-culture outreachand evangelism in their area, to promote sensitivity toward immigrant ethnicities, and to call on staffof the General Assembly Board of Missions to offer counsel and suggestions for these efforts.
D. CATALYST CHURCH PLANTING SPECIALISTTom Sanders serves as the Board’s Catalyst Church Planting Specialist in the greater Denver area
where is working to implement a regional strategy for multiple new church starts. This role was envisioned
as one of the special initiatives of the decade NCD plan. A new church, Genesis Fellowship, is wellunderway with a solid core group under the pastoral leadership of Reverend Scott Rowe, who serves asa tent-making pastor. Tom is continuing as mentor to this new congregation while also doing personalevangelism and leadership recruitment to initiate a second work. The approach being taken is what somehave described as the “organic church.” This is in distinction from the traditional “attractional” modelof new church development, which has relied heavily on telephone and direct mail marketing to attract a
core group. Organic churches start through evangelism, are typically small-group oriented, and emphasize
strong personal, mentoring relationships. The financial support for this kind of effort is frequently not as
great as the traditional NCD because leadership is bi-vocational or voluntary, and at least in the beginning
there is no need for rental of meeting space facilities. Since this is not the usual way of ‘thinking church’in our society, it requires some getting used to, both among the unchurched community and those who havea church background. Yet the opportunity for this style of church planting is virtually unlimited, and thiskind of effort nationwide seems to be growing.
E. URBAN MINISTRY AND KOREAN MINISTRY COORDINATORSThe priority goal for new church development in this decade called for experimentation with newmodels and approaches for church planting, especially focusing on urban/inner city ministries and newcongregations of different ethnicities. During 2006 two consultants again assisted this Unit in addressing
the challenges of urban outreach and Korean ministry. Reverend Andre Johnson worked with a community
outreach ministry based in the facilities of Highland Heights CPC in Memphis. His work in this capacity
began in 2003, and throughout this time he also served full-time as founding pastor of Gifts of Life Church,
and undertook PhD studies at the University of Memphis. A variety of community outreach activities wereattempted, including a weekly community feeding program, summer Vacation Bible School, community
kids carnivals, assistance for poor families through direct help with utility bills, clothing, grocery gift cards,
and community service agency referrals. The Highland Heights community was also the field for practicalapplication for students of a class Reverend Johnson taught at Memphis Theological Seminary. However,the dream of having a consistent and vibrant worshiping community arising out of these efforts, and thus
promoting the revitalization of the Highland Heights congregation, was not realized. With the decision of
the Highland Heights session to request that the church be closed in 2007, the community outreach programof the Board was discontinued at the end of 2006.
Reverend Dr. Yoong S. Kim, founding pastor of Korean Church of Memphis, continued asconsultant/coordinator for Korean Ministry in 2006. During the year a number of special challenges arosethat required his particular expertise, and his role is anticipated to be crucial to our continuing developmentof Korean congregations in the USA.
F. PRIORITY GOAL FOR NEW CHURCH DEVELOPMENT and NCD UPDATESThe General Assembly established three priority goals for this decade, including the priority goal tostart 75 new churches. The plan for achieving this goal was adopted by the G.A. in 1999 (cf. 1999 G.A.

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Minutes, pp.103-119). It called for starting 50 new church efforts in the USA and 25 in international
fields, using both traditional and innovative approaches. In the USA our cross-culture ministries have seen
dramatic growth as part of this decadal emphasis. Fifty-three new church starts and assimilations havebeen attempted thus far in the decade, with 6 more scheduled in the near future. Six projects, including
assimilations, have been discontinued. In 2006 three new US churches were fully chartered: Casa de Fey Alabanza in a Boston suburb, Faith Fellowship Church in Knoxville, TN (E. Tennessee Presbytery),and HeartSong Church in Louisville (Cumberland Presbytery), plus First Korean in Seoul, Korea. Other
churches organized thus far in the decade include: Christ Church (Hunstville, AL), Church of the Cross(Kansas City, MO), Grace Community (Millbrook, AL), Luz de las Naciones (McMinnville, TN), Christ
Church (Tampa, FL), Sudanese CPC (Gallatin, TN), Redeemer Fellowship Community (San Francisco,CA), El Camino (Miami, FL), Casa de Oracion (Cullman, AL).
The Board continues to be committed to planting new churches as the most effective methodology
for evangelism today. The Unit provides assistance to presbyteries, congregations, cluster of congregations
and church planters in starting new churches. At presbytery’s request, and the Board’s acceptance, this
Unit offers guidance and supervision of church planting efforts while they receive financial assistance fromany source. In the decade so far several new churches have become financially self-supporting, including
most recently Casa de Fe and HeartSong Church, which were organized in 2006. When outside funding
has been completed, supervision by the Board can continue at the request of the particular church and/or thepresbytery to assure continuing maturity. The projects listed below were under Board supervision in 2006,
in partnership with sponsoring presbyteries. Affirming with the apostle Paul that we plant and water, but
God gives the increase, we also bear in mind the words of the Psalmist: “Unless the Lord builds the house,
those who build it labor in vain.” [Psalm 127:1]
Cumberland Peninsula Community – Millbrae, CAThis new congregation in Presbytery del Cristo is served full-time by Reverend Bruce Wong andis financially self-supporting. The congregation shares facilities of New Vision United Methodist Church.
The fellowship is consistent in worship attendance, but growth has slowed despite new outreach efforts
since relocating from a previous meeting place to a new community. Organization awaits the selection andtraining of the first session.
Sudanese Church – Gallatin, TN
Chartered in January 2004, this congregation continues to rely on staff supervision and modest
outside subsidy. The church, led by PAS graduate Reverend Jock Paleak, averages 70 in worship, meetingin facilities of a United Methodist Church. Giving increased in 2006, and the dream is to continue adding
to the building fund for a place of their own. It is noted here that the effort to begin a new Sudanesecongregation in Omaha, NE, was discontinued at the end of 2005.
Church of St. Giles – Tulsa, OK
Reverend William Webb has given leadership to this new mission since its beginning in 2001. The
ministry, which in 2006 re-affirmed its congregational identity as distinct from a social service agency,
holds worship services each Sunday afternoon in handicap-accessible chapel facilities of Kirk of theHills Presbyterian Church. In addition, it continues to provide needed equipment and household items
for persons with disabilities desiring to live independently. Included in the congregation are a number ofmentally challenged persons who are part of the church’s “Faithful Buds” ministry. Attendance for worshipfluctuates between 25-50, due in large part of the special physical challenges of many of the participants.
However, local giving continued to increase during 2006.
Nueva Vida – Houston, TX
Worship attendance at this new church, led by Reverend Ruben Albarracin, typically is between 80
and 100. The congregation meets in rented storefront facilities which have been “added on” three times!
As can be expected, this means the rent is very expensive, so the fellowship has been aggressively seeking apermanent meeting place. Local offerings approached $60,000 last year, but outside subsidy is still needed.
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consideration of organization, including growth in local giving. This is one of top three new US Hispanic
churches in our denomination at this point.
Genesis Fellowship – Centennial, CO
In the spring of 2006 this new fellowship transitioned from meeting in a local office building, tomeeting in homes for a time, and ultimately to holding services on Saturday evenings in the sanctuary of
a Presbyterian church. The Saturday evening time slot provides an opportunity for a unique ministry inthe community, plus it gives Genesis full access to the building for its worship, children’s ministry andfellowship activities. Although there was some turn-over in the group during all the changes in 2006,
the worshiping congregation is becoming much more consistent once again and good lay leadership is
emerging. As mentioned earlier, Scott Rowe serves as tent-making pastor.
HeartSong Church – Louisville, KY
HeartSong Church completed its three-year mission design process in December 2006. It was
officially organized November 12, 2006, with 94 members, and church planter Reverend Jim Butler was
installed as the pastor of the new church. Worship services are held each Sunday at a local community
center, but plans have been approved for construction of a new facility on the church site in 2007. Builders
Fellowship grants have assisted this building program. The church has attained financial self-support andis positioned for outstanding and enduring ministry for coming generations. One of the key outreachendeavors of the new church is “servant evangelism” ministries within the community.
Casa de Fe y Alabanza – Malden, MA
Served by tent-making pastor, Reverend Milton Ortiz, this new church was officially organized by
East Tennessee Presbytery in the fall of 2006. Since its beginning, the congregation has met in facilities of a
local American Baptist congregation, and the relationship between these two churches has been exemplary.
Though it may be a long time before the congregation can afford facilities of its own, there appears to be
no reason why it cannot thrive in this arrangement for the foreseeable future. Local giving has enabled thechurch to become financially self-supporting. Worship attendance is between 60 and 80 most Sundays.
St. Thomas Fellowship – Pearland, TX
This new church effort began in July 2004 with the employment of Rev. Tim Suenram as thechurch planter. Trinity Presbytery purchased a 10-acre site for the new congregation in this growing suburb
south of Houston. A number of outreach activities have been attempted to add to the core group, including
direct mail, newcomer letters, community visitation, and programs such as Financial Peace University.
The fellowship has met for worship and Bible study in homes, in a local elementary school, and in 2006
began meeting on Friday evenings at the rented facilities of another Presbyterian NCD. This effort has
struggled to achieve a “critical mass” for growth in this new community, but the core group has been highlycommitted and involved.
Christ’s Hope – N. Little Rock, AR
Reverend Lisa Scott serves as church planting pastor for this urban ministry effort that utilizes
facilities of the former Rose City CP Church in North Little Rock. The vision for this new effort, started
in January 2004, was to develop an intentionally multi-racial congregation which would have a varietyof outreach ministries in the transitioning community. While the core group for the new church is stillquite small, the ministries with community children and youth, and with many needy families through thechurch’s food distribution program, have been significant. Members of the fellowship met with presbytery
leaders in the summer of 2006 to discuss the future of the ministry, and they affirmed the major needs the
new work is meeting.
HighPoint Community – Somerset, KY
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Reverend John Contini. The fellowship of about 40 core group members has full-time use of a rented
storefront facility that is comprised of a chapel area, three small classrooms, and a fellowship area. Plans
have been approved for the construction of a first unit in 2007 on the new church’s 10-acre site.
Misericordia (Mercy) Church – Lenoir City, TN
Reverend Alfonso Marquez has provided leadership for this new congregation since its beginning in
2000. Initially the church shared facilities with Union CPC near Knoxville, but for the last several years thecongregation has met at First Presbyterian in Lenoir City. This project has gained widespread recognition for
its work with area Hispanics, and Reverend Marquez is relied on by the local school system, court system,
hospitals and other agencies as an invaluable liaison with the Hispanic community. He has also initiatedone of the state’s finest ESL (English as a Second Language) programs, and in 2006 was asked to address astate-wide convention of educators on this topic. He also assists many families in dealing with immigration
issues. This project continues to receive subsidy from presbytery and the G.A. Board of Missions.
White Stone Korean – Clarksville, TN
Pastor Sonny Yu (Yu Pyong San) is the founding pastor of this new work in Nashville Presbytery.
Last year the group purchased a new church site and, with assistance from presbytery and Builders
Fellowship, is in the process of erecting its first unit. Elders have been identified and are being trained in
anticipation of organizing the church.
Cristo el Sembrador (Christ the Sower) – Manchester, TN
Pastor Neil Aguiar leads this congregation of about 30 that meets in facilities of the Manchester CP
Church. In the effort to grow the church, Neil sacrificially worked full-time with the project in 2006. Healso is involved in studies through PAS/MCM as a provisional pastor. The hope is to locate more permanent
meeting facilities in 2007.
El Redil (The Sheepfold) – Atlanta, GA
This new church, which began in 2003, is served by Reverend Mabe Garcia. It meets in property
owned by TN-GA Presbytery that housed the former Peace CPC in Lawrenceville, GA. Pastor Garcia andher family occupy the church manse. However, during 2006 the presbytery approved the sale of the property,
and so it will be necessary for the Hispanic work to find a new meeting place. A revised mission design has
been approved showing funding for the Hispanic work from the sale of the property. There are about 40
regular participants in the fellowship.
Jesus Es El Camino – Birmingham, AL
The Central Alabama Hispanic Task Force employed Pastor Jose Perez in the summer of 2001 to
conduct a mission probe for possible Hispanic ministry in greater Birmingham. A new church mission
design was approved in 2004 to concentrate on developing a new congregation meeting in facilities ofRocky Ridge CPC. Presently the fellowship has 75 regular participants with monthly giving of $4,000. The
congregation is financially self-supporting, and anticipates being fully chartered by Grace Presbytery in thenear future.
Arkansas Hispanic Probe – Russellville, AR
This new work of Arkansas Presbytery started in January 2004 under the direction of Pastor Ricardo
Franco from Colombia. There are about 30 people involved in the mission at present, meeting in facilities of
the Russellville CPC. Efforts to initiate additional groups in the surrounding areas have not proved fruitful,
but the developing congregation in Russellville is becoming more stable, and beginning to contribute morefinancially as well. Ricardo is a graduate of a Colombian seminary, but has also been enrolled at MTS to do
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Samaria – Nashville, TN
Provisional pastor Carlos Cinco has been working with this new effort since 2002 and continuing
his studies through PAS/MCM. The fellowship meets in facilities of Brush Hill CPC. There are 50-60
regular participants. Though they receive a modest subsidy from the presbytery, this work is virtually selfsupporting.
El Shaddai – Fort Worth, TX
This fellowship, under the direction of Pastor Henry Arriola, meets in facilities of St. Luke CPC.
Last year presbytery dissolved the task force for this project and assigned it to the presbytery’s Board ofMissions. Attendance is reported to be 40 to 50.
Unit staff continues to work with congregations after they are organized where there are particularconcerns. For instance, Casa de Oracion (Cullman and Decature, AL), is a strong new church meeting in
two locations. It currently is seeking a permanent facility for the worshiping congregation in Decatur. Luzde las Naciones is also needing to expand its facilities. Also, Lynn Thomas visited with the Hanover Park
(IL) and Ebenezer (Chicago) congregations in 2006.
Benton/Bryant Fellowship – Bryant, AR
This new church project of Arkansas Presbytery has been meeting since June 2005, and is servedby retired pastor Dr. Ed Hollenbeck. The covenant roll has 15 members, but average attendance is closer
to 30. This project is under the supervision of the presbyterial board of missions, with G.A. Board offeringcounsel as requested.
Korean Provisional Congregations
A number of Korean provisional congregations are nearing full chartering in the CPC. Those withan asterisk are regarded as comparatively strong and anticipated to be organized in the near future.
*Arkansas Korean Loving Church – Sherwood, AR (Rev. Sun Wan Cho)
Asian Outreach Church – Lawrenceville, GA (Rev. Seon Byung Song)China Mission Church – Suwanne, GA (Rev. Saung Yel Lee)
Dream Presbyterian Church – Atlanta, GA (Rev. Seung Chon Han)
Galmal Prayer Garden – Pendergrass, GA ( Rev. Mi Yang An)*Good Shepherd Church – Buford, GA (Rev. In Timothy Song)Great Light Church – Atlanta, GA (Rev. Nam Hun Song)*Gwinnett Korean Presbyterian Church – Suwanee, GA (Rev. James Hawn)*Hope Korean Presbyterian Church – Tinton Falls, NJ (Rev. Buhwan Yang)
Immanuel Church – Antioch, TN (Rev. In Ja Park)
International Community Church - Norcross, GA (Rev. Duck Chang Chu)
Jesus Luamit Church – Laos (Rev. Ji-Eun Lee)
*Jesus Mission Church – Norcoss, GA (Rev. David Lee)
Jesus, The True Light Church – Summerfield, NC (Rev. Peter Chong)*Korean Life Presbyterian Church – Columbus, GA (Rev. Mu Sak Heo)
*Korean Glory Church – Duluth, GA (Rev. Yang Yol Yu)*Mokchun Presbyterian Church – Hinesville, GA (Rev. Young Rak Kim)
New Power Presbyterian Church – Lawrenceville, GA (Mrs. Kim)
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Our Good Presbyterian Church – Salisbury, MD (Rev. Hyoung S. Choi)*Sae Soon Presbyterian Church – Suwanee, GA (Rev. Sung Eun Park)*Sharing Presbyterian Church – Flushing, NY (Rev. Jae Chung Ko)
Sonoma Korean Church – Santa Rosa, CA (Rev. Soon Gab Hong)
Sunnyside Place Church of NY – Flushing, NY (Rev. Kio Seob Kim)
Zion City Presbyterian Church – Dacula, GA (Rev. Samuel Kim)
*White Stone Korean – Clarksville, TN (Rev. Sonny Yu)*Korean Church of Memphis – Memphis, TN (Rev. Yoong S. Kim)
YeRang Church - Austin, TX (Rev. Sung-In Park)
Presbytery/Congregational Provisional Ministries:
Brush Hill Hispanic – Nashville, TN (Pastor Carlos Cinco)
Murfreesboro Hispanic – Murfreesboro, TN (Pastor Hector Labrada)
RECOMMENDATION 4: That the General Assembly urge presbyteries not presently
engaged in new church development to request assistance from the G.A. Board of Missions to plan atleast one before the end of this decade.
G. CHURCH REDEVELOPMENT (USA)
Church Redevelopment is an official designation for a congregational revitalization plan requiring
presbytery and G.A. Board of Missions approval. In this decade there have been three formal redevelopment
programs under supervision of the Board of Missions: Eastlake Church (Oklahoma City, OK); Faith
Church (Bartlett, TN); Burns Flat (OK). Additional revitalization or “extended NCD/Redevelopment”
efforts through the Board in the decade have included Highland Heights Church (Memphis, TN), Margaret
Hank (Paducah, KY), Colonial Church (Memphis, TN), Friends of His (Sherwood, AR), Eastlake Church(Oklahoma City, OK), and Stonegate Church (Edmond, OK).
H. NEW CHURCH DEVELOPMENT MATCHING GRANT and QUARTER CARDS
In response to the priority goal for new churches, a Cumberland Presbyterian donor offered tomatch contributions for new church development up to $75,000 each year of this decade. That gift wasmatched by donations from across the denomination each of the last six years! One popular program for
donating to NCD has been the Quarter Card for New Church Development. Quarter Cards are available fororder from the Board of Missions. This card provides coin slots for a total of $13 as an annual donation for
new church development. The Quarter Card program has been especially helpful in teaching stewardshipand missions in family settings.
I. THE BUILDERS FELLOWSHIP
In 2006 Builders Fellowship issued three “calls” for new church construction projects. Churches
receiving proceeds from these calls were White Stone Korean (Clarksville, TN), HeartSong (Louisville,
KY), and HighPoint (Somerset, KY).
The Builders Fellowship is a vital program of the Board that assists new churches with their initialconstruction projects. Most new congregations begin conducting public worship services in temporary
meeting places, such as schools or store fronts. But soon the growing fellowships need a “place of theirown” to continue and expand their outreach. Everyone realizes that the church is not a building, but a

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building is a critical tool for mission. Yet invariably new congregations are stretched to the limit financially,
and it is extremely difficult to fund a new building completely on their own. That’s where Builders
Fellowship comes in. Builders Fellowship members covenant to respond to three “calls” each year with adonation of $50 per call. Each call indicates the project for which contributions are designated and offersa brief description of the ministry of that church. In the hope of providing grants of around $25,000 total,
two calls may be issued for a particular new congregation. (This was the case for the calls given in 2006.)
Builders Fellowship remains one of the most tangible ways for people all across the Church to be directly
involved in new church development. The potential to assist new churches and promote the denomination’s
priority goal through this source energizes our efforts to enlist new members in this program.
Each presbytery’s Board of Missions is requested to appoint a Presbyterial Advocate for Builders
Fellowship. Mr. Neal Alsobrooks is Nashville Presbytery’s Builders Fellowship Advocate. He has designed
an informational program for use in local churches and presbytery meetings. He is also available topresbytery boards around the denomination who wish to know more about the Advocate program. A Builders
Fellowship Advocate will receive updates from this Unit enabling him/her to represent the program to thecongregations of the presbytery. Presbytery meetings, regional CPWM meetings and women’s retreats,
men’s fellowship gatherings, youth retreats and other events can all be opportunities to share the vision andprivilege of Builders Fellowship. However, it takes a lay leader, pastor or presbyterial representative topersonally represent this call to service. Unit staff is available for programs about Builders Fellowship aswell.
A Builders Fellowship Church Award is presented to congregations enrolling at least 10 percent ofactive members (individual contributing units). The Award is made during a regular worship service of thelocal church, either by staff or a member of the Board.
Opportunities for participating in Builders Fellowship include the following:		

Individual Member of Builders Fellowship - respond to three calls a year, $50 each			(This may be an individual, couple or group.)		

Builders Fellowship Advocate - local church and presbytery		

Builders Fellowship Church - congregation enrolls 10% of active members as individual

			members of the Fellowship
Builders Fellowship Sponsor - congregation that “adopts” a new church to assist with building
payments in its first years
Builders Fellowship Pioneer - individual, family or group that provides a gift of $1,000 to $5,000
in a given year
Builders Fellowship Perpetual Member - person who remembers Builders Fellowship with abequest or annuity
Memorial Gifts may be made through Builders Fellowship for support of new church building
projects
RECOMMENDATION 5: That General Assembly encourage presbyteries to promote
Builders Fellowship by appointing a presbyterial advocate for the program, and that time be set aside
at a presbytery meeting for a BF presentation by the advocate or staff of the Board of Missions.
RECOMMENDATION 6: That General Assembly alert presbyteries and congregations tothe special opportunities for participating in Builders Fellowship, including the Builders Fellowship
Church, Builders Fellowship Sponsor, Builders Fellowship Pioneer, Builders Fellowship Perpetual
Member, and Memorial Gifts.
RECOMMENDATION 7: That General Assembly urge congregations, groups and individuals
to support new church efforts through the matching grant program, Quarter Card program, Second
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IV. COMMUNICATION AND PUBLICATION
Sowgand Sheikholeslami, Unit Leader
A. INTRODUCTION
The purpose of the Communication and Publications Unit is to engage the Executive Director andthe staff of all units in effectively communicating with the church, educating the church for missions and tocoordinate all efforts.
God calls people and congregations to reach beyond themselves in mission and service in the world.
Cumberland Presbyterians and local churches are finding innovative ways to serve their local communities,
correctly assessing the world beyond the church’s doors as a “mission field.” It is also true that some
opportunities for service, because of distance or scope of need, require a unified effort by more than one
congregation or presbytery.
This unit coordinates efforts by all units to offer Cumberland Presbyterians interpretation andeducation regarding the united effort they are making in ministry. The board, through communicationand publications, seeks to present God’s call in such a way that people recognize the challenges of andopportunities for ministry in the present age and their power and mandate to help meet those challenges. In
addition, effective communication and quality publications are necessary to educate and resource people forministry and mission.
B. BOARD PUBLICATIONS RESOURCES
1. The Missionary Messenger
The Missionary Messenger is a very important tool for inspiring, motivating, and educating
the church for mission. The publication delivers news on mission-related topics. It seeks to lift up theministries of particular congregations, recognizing the creativity Cumberland Presbyterians marshal inserving Christ. The Messenger seeks to acquaint the church with the multitude of ministries in the USA
through ecumenical partners and with presbyterial partners such as new church development and migrantfarm worker ministries.
The publication is an eight-page newspaper, published bimonthly in even months and distributed
without charge to every active household in the denomination. The only responsibility of congregations
that desire the publication without cost to their members is to furnish the Board of Missions with a mailinglist of all active households and to keep it updated. Currently, The Messenger is mailed to about 24,500
households.
2. Quarterly MEMO (Mission Engagement Ministry Outreach) Packet
Each quarter the board produces and mails to pastors, clerks, CPWM presidents, and missionscommittee chairs a packet of materials that may be used in planning the congregation’s outreach. The
packet includes a variety of flyers and brochures (including a copy of the QME Bulletin) and a descriptionof each board-approved Second Mile project, as well as the project’s financial needs. It is anticipated thatthe materials will be useful to congregations that want to educate members about missions and, at the sametime, give them an opportunity for additional avenues of service.
3. Quarterly Missions Emphasis Bulletin (QME)
The QME Bulletin is a brief newsletter sent to churches through standing-order subscriptions. This
one-sheet insert includes mission news in an attractive, easy to read format. Many congregations use thesebulletin inserts to emphasize missions one Sunday each quarter. The board distributes 24,700 bulletins eachquarter.

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4. The March of Missions
The March of Missions, celebrated during the weeks between Easter and Pentecost, is intended to bea time when all Cumberland Presbyterian congregations, through special emphasis, grow in understandingof and commitment to missions. In connection with this Eastertide observance, the board prepares resource
material to assist pastors and others responsible for missions planning.
A toolkit of mission activities and resources was mailed to each congregation for use during the2007 March of Missions season.
5. Gift to the KingA packet containing information on the 2006 Gift to the King offering included a sample bulletin
insert, offering envelope, and cover letter/order form was distributed prior to the Advent season.
The 2006 offering, taken during the Advent season, was designated to assist in supporting thereconstruction of the Cartago Church (Andes Presbytery, SA) damaged in the 1999 earthquake.
6. Circulating Displays
The board has developed displays to help congregations, presbyteries, or small groups that want toemphasize the work of missions by Cumberland Presbyterians. Lightweight, tri-fold displays emphasize
missions through the various units of the board. The set is redesigned and available to loan to congregations
for only the cost of return postage.
7. Native American Sunday
Native American Sunday is observed the fourth Sunday in October. To help congregations observe
the day, the board produces a folder with resource material for education and worship. Color posters andbulletin inserts were designed and mailed to each congregation for the 2006 observance.
8. Christian Service Recognition Sunday Resource Packet
Christian Service Recognition Sunday is observed the third Sunday in September. Materials forobserving this special day are mailed to each congregation and are also made available on the Board ofMissions website.
C. OTHER RESOURCES
This unit works with all units in preparing and publishing their special study books, brochures,
leaflets, and all other publications. Most of these are mentioned in the reports of the other units.
D. WORKING WITH OTHER BOARDSIn addition to serving the Board of Missions, staff is available to work with other agencies at theCenter as time is available. Projects in 2006 included developing the layout and design for the “Touch the
Future” tabloid (2006 Spring and Fall issues)
E. SPECIAL DAYS CALENDAR FOR 2008
1. Quarterly Missions Emphasis: the fourth Sunday of the second month in each quarter:
February 24, May 25, August 24 and November 23
2. One Great Hour of Sharing: Palm Sunday - March 16
3. March of Missions: Easter to Pentecost - March 23 - May 11
4. National Farm Worker Week: last full week of April - April 21-25
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6. Christian Service Recognition Sunday and International Day of Prayer and Action for
Human Habitat: third Sunday in September - September 21
7. Native American Sunday: fourth Sunday in October - October 26
8. Love Loaf Program: a Sunday in November
9. Gift to the King: a Sunday in Advent

V. GLOBAL MISSIONS
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
The purpose of this program is to extend the gospel of Jesus Christ and the ministries of the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church to people of other cultures and in nations outside the USA. It includes
encouraging, initiating, coordinating, and supervising field programs in terms of evangelism, new church
development, church development, and other means of Christian witness. This includes enlisting, employing,training, and deploying personnel.
1. Short-term Worker Program
The board offers numerous opportunities for congregations and individuals to engage in crossculture ministries. One is the Short-term Worker Program, through which workers are placed in a crossculture ministry to specialize in a specific area of responsibility for a term of not less than three months
and not more than two years. No one applied as a short-term missionary during 2006. Limited funding isbudgeted for one short-term worker per year.
2. Non-staff Field Visits and Volunteer Work Groups
Another opportunity for hands-on service is through field visits and volunteer work groups.
The board staff coordinates visits from one nation to another to minister and to learn from one anotherwhile strengthening relationships and the connectional nature of the church. Cumberland Presbyterians
exchanged visits between Japan, China, Guatemala, Colombia, Laos, Mongolia and South Korea during
2006. Annually, non-USA commissioners to the General Assembly visit congregations in the USA in an
exchange of witness and worship.
3. Salaried Missionary Staff
The missionary program of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church has more than doubled during
the past ten years. This growth has occurred despite the continued decline of the percentage of OUO
committed to the Board of Missions.
				 1971			 50% for missions				 1980			 33% for missions				 1991			 30.6% for missions				 2001			 30% for missions				 2006			 27% for missions
This discouraging erosion of OUO funding committed to missions has required a radical shift in
the way missionary salaries are secured. The decline of OUO, the impact of inflation, and the increase in
the amount of money required to deploy a missionary have forced the denomination to shift entirely frommissionaries fully supported by OUO to a program of deputation whereby missionaries are responsible
to raise their own funding from churches and individuals. During 2006, twenty-three missionaries were
working around the world. The total money required for these missionaries to remain on the field wasapproximately $400,000. Approximately $100,000 of that amount was contributed by Cumberland
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The Cumberland Presbyterian Church commissions people to serve as missionaries through three
separate programs. Historically, some missionaries are commissioned as full-time employees of thedenominational Board of Missions. These missionaries are usually ordained clergy and serve in countries
where the Cumberland Presbyterian Church has an established denominational program of church planting.
Boyce and Beth Wallace are employed part-time by the board and are currently serving in Colombia, SouthAmerica.
4. Fraternal Missionary Staff
The Fraternal Missionary Program (FMP) enables the Cumberland Presbyterian Church to respondto projects/ministry that develop in presbyteries that would remain unfunded and for which personnel is
not available through current Board of Missions programs. In filling this need, it is the purpose of thisprogram to provide the means by which board approval is granted to projects/ministries submitted by thepresbyteries, as well as approval of persons (ordained and non-ordained) applying to serve through the
FMP.
Currently, the Board of Missions partners with Japan Presbytery to support fraternal missionary
Glenn Watts. Glenn was commissioned to teach English classes in churches in Japan Presbytery. This
ministry is an evangelistic tool to reach children, youth and the business people in the neighborhoods of the
program.
5. Partnership in Missions Staff
The Program of Missions Partnership (PMP) provides a structure whereby the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church “lends” ordained or non-ordained persons to a second approved sending agency(mission board), thus enabling Cumberland Presbyterians to minister as church representatives where thedenomination has no missionary work. During 2006 the Cumberland Presbyterian Church had fifteen
missionaries serving in the partnership program.
Wendy Skinner worked at the Casa Shalom Orphanage and Medical Clinic in Guatemala.
Paula Richardson served at Casa Para Los Niños in Guatemala
Kenneth and Delight Hopson initiated work in Kampala, Uganda in partnership with World
Gospel Mission.
Peter and Debbie Drypolcher were missionaries in Lusaka, Zambia. They worked in partnershipwith Youth With a Mission.
Ernest and Michelle Gillis worked in Seoul, South Korea and have successfully organized achurch in the outskirts of larger Seoul.
Scott and Michal Sullivan began work in 2004 as missionaries in partnership with Frontiers
mission. He is primarily responsible for recruiting new missionaries to serve in predominantly
Muslim countries.
Matthew and Heather Wallace are currently involved in a training program to be involved
community development in Myanmar.
Keishi and Kazuko Ishitsuka served in Mata de Sao Joao in Brazil. They work primarily
with Japanese immigrants but are now having increasing ministry opportunities with theBrazilians.
During 2006, Brenda Davis was employed as a contract worker to assist with our mission goals
in the Presbytery of Liberia. Her contract will expire in 2007.
We also had Cumberland Presbyterians serving in Central Asia and East Asia, but do not
publicize their names or countries because of security issues.
6. China Ministry
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scholarships to Chinese students in China. Additionally, the board partners financially with Hong Kong
Presbytery in the placement of a worker in a drug rehabilitation center in the mainland. Jensa Woo, Robert
Watkins and Lawrence Fung serve as a denominational sub-committee on China ministry for the board.
Lawrence Fung, pastor of the Chinese Church in San Francisco, and Robert Watkins are planning a tour toChina in 2008. The tour will be linked to participation in the 2008 General Assembly in Japan.
7. Search for English Teachers for International Ministries Outside the USA
Hong Kong Presbytery now administers an elementary and high school in the New Territories.
Approximately 1,200 students continue to receive their education under presbyterial leadership. These
schools have requested a short-term missionary to teach English in the schools.
Andes and Cauca Valley Presbyteries have been well known for their educational ministry. Seven
campuses now hold approved classes under the umbrella name of the Colegio Americano. There are always
opportunities for short-term missionaries to teach English in these institutions.
Mata de Sao Joao Cumberland Presbyterian Church completed a guest house in Brazil in 2006.
The vision for the Brazil ministry includes the need for an individual or couple that will serve short-terms
to teach English as a second language.
8. General Assembly in Japan in 2008
the USA.

The 2008 GeneralAssembly will meet in Tokyo, Japan. This will be the first assembly to meet outside

The board encourages presbyteries to continue their efforts to provide adequate funding for a fullcontingency of commissioners to attend the 2008 assembly.
9. Presbytery of Liberia’s Decision
The 148th session of the Presbytery of Liberia resolved to terminate their constitutional union asa constituent presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. According to the Confession of Faith,
Article 8.5c, the resolution will be lodged with Tennessee Synod for action. The Presbytery of Liberia’s
desire is to be known as the Presbyterian Church of Liberia with the intent that they will be able to affiliate
with all Bible believing churches, including the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The Board of Missions
and the Presbytery of Liberia are thankful for the meaningful relationship shared during more than 30 years.
We trust that meaningful partnerships in ministry will continue in the future in a fraternal framework.
10. Japan/China Tours for 2008
Dr. Lawrence Fung and Dr. Robert Watkins will be leading a tour to Japan concurrent with themeeting of General Assembly in June. The tour will involve visits of Japanese churches, attendance atsome GA events, limited tourist activities in Tokyo area, and visits in China to Xian, Beijing, Kunming andHong Kong.
11. Asian Youth Mission Conference 2006
More than 150 youth and adults from Japan, Colombia, China, South Korea, Brazil and the UnitedStates attended the Cumberland Presbyterian Asian Youth Mission Conference in Tokyo.
The participants returned to their home country with a deeper understanding of the international
makeup of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Periodically during the conference participants met
with a pre-assigned global family that included exposure to youth from all nations represented. This richexperience guaranteed a sharing across national boundaries and cultural differences. All participants also
had the opportunity to worship in one of the fourteen Cumberland Presbyterian churches.
One afternoon participants had the chance to travel to one key cultural site of their choice in the cityof Tokyo, including shopping centers, temples, museums and other points of interest.
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Missionary Glenn Watts had prepared a powerful video presentation of people entrapped by poverty.
Reverend Kenta Karasawa’s message on Matthew 9:35-38 clearly explained the love of Jesus for thosein need. Each conferee was invited to receive a personal “sending” blessing from one of seven ordained
ministers. The call of Jesus had been awakened in the hearts of the participants.
12. The Colombia Task Force
The ministry in Colombia has now grown to the point that almost all missionary personnel have been
withdrawn. The Board of Missions initiated a task force in 2006 to re-evaluate the needs and opportunities
for the board’s continued involvement in the country. The task force was composed of Reverend Wilfredo
Quinonez, Reverend David Montoya, Reverend Michele Gentry, Reverend Boyce Wallace, Mr. Guillermo
Arguello, Reverend Lynn Thomas, and Dr. Robert Watkins. The task force conducted day forums inMedellin, Cali, and Pereira to gather information relevant to vision, needs, and opportunities for partnership
between the Colombian presbyteries and the Board of Missions.
An extensive report was written for action by the Board of Missions and the two presbyteries inColombia.
13. Update on the Ministry in South Korea
East Tennessee Presbytery organized the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church on August 12, 2006
in Korea. Missionary Ernest Gillis was the organizing pastor. Reverend Jamie Lively and Reverend Steve
Kim represented East Tennessee Presbytery at the organizational service. Dr. Robert Watkins represented
the Board of Missions. The opportunities for growth in church planting in South Korea remains high.
Currently, five South Korean congregations are seeking provisional status with the denomination.
14. Professional Leave of Robert Watkins
Following fifteen years of service with the Board of Missions as the Director of Global Missions,
Dr. Robert Watkins requested and was granted a three-month sabbatical. The sabbatical was designed toallow the director to step away from the day-to-day administration of the unit. It provided an opportunity
for prayer, renewal, study and seeking the will of God for new directions for the denomination in global
outreach, church planting, and humanitarian ministries.
15. The Importance of the Connectional Nature of the Denomination
The Board of Missions continues to emphasize a strength of our denomination in its ability toprovide a channel whereby congregations can unite to accomplish goals that individual churches are unable
to do alone. The board encourages congregations to study and become involved in the connectional mission
projects, international work trips, and other opportunities for a shared vision for mission.
16. Missionaries on Furlough
The growing missionary staff of the denomination now makes it more and more possible forcongregation to host missionaries at their church. During 2006, Wendy Skinner, Kenneth and Delight
Hopson, Boyce and Beth Wallace, Glenn Watts, Matthew and Heather Wallace, and Scott and Michal
Sullivan were available for visits. Several missionaries will be in the USA for portions of 2007. Requests
for visits to local churches should be made through the office of the global missions unit.
17. Guatemala Medical Clinic Completed
The Cumberland Presbyterian Church in partnership with the Church of God has completed theconstruction of a medical clinic on the orphanage property of Casa Shaloam in Guatemala. Missionary
Wendy Skinner successfully administered the construction project with financial assistance and work teams
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18. The Changing Face of the Church
The Cumberland Presbyterian Church is gradually experiencing a shift in its demographics andcultural makeup. The greatest church growth is being experienced in churches where English is not the
primary language. If present membership trends continue, by year 2035 there will be an equal number ofUS and non-US active members.

19. The Importance of Communication of the Global Church with All Boards and Agenciesof the Denomination
The increasing growth of Cumberland Presbyterians living outside the United States requires new
initiatives to successfully bridge language barriers and equality among all presbyteries in terms of directaccessibility to all board and agencies. The denomination must at all levels increase its efforts to make allcommunication available in Spanish, Korean, Japanese, and Cantonese.
B. FIELD REPORTS
1. Andes Presbytery (written by Michele Gentry)		a. The country

2006 was the year that Colombia - for the first time in modern history - re-elected a president,
perhaps in the hope of continuing on-going economic and security policies.
Local security continued to improve as throughout the year the government was immersed incomplicated negotiations with armed groups across the entire political spectrum. On-going talks
with one smaller leftist guerrilla group went on throughout the year. Despite several attempts toinitiate talks with the largest guerrilla group, the FARC, these were frustrated by violent acts that
evidenced this group’s lack of interest in serious negotiations.
However, the negotiations with the right-wing paramilitary forces did produce an agreementthat involved both disarmament and some reparation for damages caused. Originally developed as
local response-groups for protection against the leftist guerrillas, in recent years these right-wing
forces had coalesced into a veritable army, but one that too often resorted to extreme violence
to enforce control over large areas of the country. At the same time, many local paramilitarycommanders had branched out into various illicit activities as a means of financing operations.
While overall the national economy showed a notable improvement in production levels, this did
not necessarily translate into a reduction of unemployment or underemployment, or improvement
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show great disparity between social classes: the rich continue to get richer and the poor remainpoor, while the newly-emerged middle class tends to lose economic ground and slip back toward
poverty. Although there were numerous programs designed to improve living conditions for the
economically less-favored, excessive bureaucratic processes and flagrant corruption kept many ofthese programs from reaching those most in need.
		

b. The Presbytery

For Andes Presbytery 2006 was a year of self-evaluation as presbytery asked its Missions
Committee to undertake a comprehensive survey of all congregations, and later, in conjunction
with a special Task Force, examined presbyterial needs and expectations, with special reference toour relationship with the Board of Missions.
The hot lunch program continued to provide for disadvantaged children both in the central
coffee-growing region as well as in the Medellín area, although funding for the program fell far
below the cost of providing the meals. At present the presbytery is searching for ways to continue
the program despite the economic shortfall, knowing too well the needs of the children served.
Michele Gentry was ordained to holy Ministry and commissioned to serve as a hospital chaplain;four candidates were raised to Licentiate; and eight new candidates for Ministry were received.
		c. The Churches

Andes Presbytery is divided by geography into two major sections: one in the central coffeegrowing region and the other in the Medellín area, with the presbyterial office in Pereira in thecentral region. In the past there have been some administrative difficulties due to travel time
- about 6 hours if no landslides or traffic accidents occur, and transportation costs. As a result, thepresbytery has established a standing committee in Medellín (COCOME) to help provide leadershipfor the area’s churches - Horeb and El Rebaño, fellowships - La Rosa and Zamora, and preaching
points - Amagá and Senda de Libertad (El Salado).
		• Horeb (Medellín Central) continued its work in straightened circumstances but, with theleadership of the Session, this year showed growth in membership and a consolidation ofchurch relationships. Church lay leaders were active in presbyterial committees and the church
Session provided guidance and support for the NCD project in El Salado.

		• Senda de Libertad, the NCD project in the El Salado neighborhood of Medellín began the yearwith 32 members and showed remarkable growth, adding nine new members and consolidating
its finances, although the much-needed hot lunch program there is presently threatened becauseof the current shortfall in financing. This project serves in an area characterized by poverty
and violence between local gangs fostered by both left and right-wing groups. In 2006 Senda
de Libertad acquired a permanent installation with the help of a denominational Second Mile
project.

		• El Rebaño (Caldas) registered negative growth in statistics for the yearbook, but this was a
result of a review of membership with many long-term inactive names dropped. Actual growth
was over 10% and church finances were steady. An evaluation period in early 2006 provided
the Session with vision for evangelistic outreach and spiritual growth for members through theestablishment of small groups for prayer and Bible study.

		• Amagá. This preaching point continues to grow with the guidance and support of the El
Rebaño church and under the leadership of probationer Alexander Castaño. Although the
Amagá group had only 12 members at the beginning of the year, an evangelistic outreachprogram was begun, resulting in eight new members baptized in 2006.

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• La Rosa. With support from presbytery the Fellowship benefitted from the pastoralleadership of Lic. Ricardo Castañeda. 2006 was a year marked by numerical growth inmembership and attendance, accompanied by an improvement in finances - this despite thefact that the congregation is located in an economically depressed area characterized byunderemployment.

		• Zamora (Comunidad Cristiana Presbiteriana Cumberland) continued its progress under		

the pastoral leadership of Reverend Arturo Taborda, officially “retired” but tireless in providing
leadership for this congregation. 2006 was characterized by steady numerical growth andmodest financial progress. The Fellowship continued to make improvements to its installations
and hopes to be able to have adequate Sunday School classrooms in the near future.

The churches in the central coffee-growing sector of the presbytery reported similar situations.
		• Manizales. The depressed economy in the Manizales area continued to cause emigrationof a considerable number of members, creating constant leadership problems. However thischurch showed modest financial progress in the face of a very minimal numerical growth inmembership. This congregation has very active and well-attended youth and young adultprograms, since Manizales is a city with seven major universities. However, as pastor Rev.
Carlos Rivera notes, a church filled with students cannot necessarily expect to fill its pews
with professional people since most university graduates must move to other cities to findemployment.

		• Aguadas. The Aguadas congregation, a re-development project under the guidance of the
Manizales Church, continued to grow numerically and spiritually in 2006, accompanied by amodest improvement in finances. Lic. Joaquin Orozco, pastor in Aguadas, notes plans to use
the present local television program for more effective evangelistic outreach.

		• Dosquebradas. Although the past few years have been difficult for this industrial town,
Reverend Héctor Javier Sarria, pastor of the Dosquebradas church, notes a strengthening of thegeneral economy and a definite improvement in church finances that allowed the congregation
to make improvements to its installations. Emphasis in 2006 was on increased spirituality
and leadership development. The Session is in the process of planning the establishment of apreaching point in a nearby city as the first step in a NCD project.

		• Pereira. After a period of consolidation the Pereira church once again showed remarkableeconomic and membership growth. The church continued to grow spiritually, emphasizing
renewed congregational ties and a strengthened and informed faith that can stand firm in theface of challenges. The Colegio Americano established by the Pereira Church continued toprogress in its present installations.

		• Armenia. The Armenia church continued its pattern of membership growth and showed an
improvement in finances that, coupled with some designated donations, allowed the church to
make significant investments in the installations of its NCD project in Quimbaya. The church
maintains its mission-oriented vision, and in 2006 another member requested admission to thepresbyterial list of probationers. Adversity was felt in 2006 when a last-minute decision by the
local Board of Education prevented the Colegio Americano from establishing a rural campus
for Middle School classes. This ultimately resulted in a decision to postpone expansion to theMiddle School level for some years and concentrate on existing Pre-school and Primary Schoollevels.

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• Quimbaya. The Quimbaya NCD project added eight baptized members to its list of 21, andcontinued to grow in leadership. With the help of the Armenia church a large open area was
enclosed, roofed and provided with flooring to serve as the new sanctuary with sufficient space
for the growing congregation, and freeing the present worship area to serve as classrooms forthe large number of children who attend the church.

		• Cartago. In 2006 the Cartago Church worshiped under a temporary roof in the church yard.
At year’s end the members began to carefully dismantle the present sanctuary and manse
installations, affected by hidden damage from the 1999 earthquake and unstable sub-soil, prior
to rebuilding. Despite the problem with the installations, membership growth was significant
and church finances consolidated, so that the congregation now faces the challenge of rebuilding
its installations with optimism.

		• La Virginia. The Fellowship in La Virginia continued to show negative growth in membershipand sluggish finances in 2006, despite the efforts of the Steering Committee working together
with moderator Sarria and local probationers René Porras and Gloria Patricia Vélez.

2. Cauca Valley Presbytery (written by Boyce Wallace)
It is on a grateful note that I begin this report for 2006. There was less violence because moreparamilitary groups turned in their arms, and the guerrilleros made fewer attacks on towns and villages.
Fortunately, kidnaping has declined. The economy is better for the top 15%, but 51% of the population still
make less than two dollars a day. Tourists are now returning to Colombia to visit beaches on the Carribean
coast and to get cheaper medical treatment such as dental work and plastic surgery. Cauca Valley hasturned into silicon valley as any visitor can see walking down the streets of Cali. Globalization has broughtback political polarization. Further devaluation of the US dollar means less money for Colombian exports
and less money from Second Mile dollars, seriously hurting our children’s lunch room because food prices
have risen.
Restructuring, or re-engineering, has now become a presbyterial theme. The old presbyterial
committees have become bogged down with bylaws and bureaucratic tendencies that have made it difficult
to make new decisions. A commission, task force, has been named to examine the situation and makerecommendations to the next assembly.
Popayàn: Obeying a vision that Cauca Valley Presbytery has had for the last ten years, Popayán
is now bearing fruit, and believers are now being added to the church each month. Both churches in thiscolonial city are growing thanks to the Lord of the harvest. Jesus Christ is the Solution has enlarged theirchapel to accommodate over 300 worshipers. Popayán is our gateway to the south of Colombia and to SouthAmerica. Ipales is a town on the Ecuadoran border, and presbytery now has a mission work establishedthere. We were recently given a sign of welcome to visitors from other countries to our South.
Our work continues to expand in the southern part of Colombia, both in the cities and in the
country. There is a small rural community that has a new church development that plans to dedicate abeautiful chapel in February. Pasto is the largest city in the south, and we have a presbyterial missionary,William Giraldo, working there now. We need a lot of prayer support for this city.
Canaan is the name of a Cumberland Presbyterian mission in Limones, a village on the banks of the
Guapi River. The Holy Spirit is working in this community and opening doors for the Gospel. They haverecently built a new chapel that seats 250. It was dedicated the last of 2006. I want to point out the dilemmathat church members in Canaan are facing, because it is common to thousands of others living along the
Pacific coast. They once got by on fish, coconuts and lumber. Abusive fishing by commercial vessels,
exploitation by lumber companies and constant plagues in the coconut palms have left these inhabitants of
the once rain forest struggling hard to survive. Many have resorted to growing cocaine rather than watch
their families starve. Extreme poverty makes temptations harder to resist. There are prisons full of poor
people who were trying to help their families! Pray for your Cumberland Presbyterian brothers and sisters
who are facing this terrible dilemma.
Cali churches are stable. Some are using the purpose driven models so popular today, but results
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Women-Heads of Households ministry has made progress during the year, and they appreciate thesupport from the C P Women’s Ministry.
Hogar Samaria (our nursing home). Construction has continued. A shoe string budget, based ona shoe string faith, has slowed down this project. However, the volunteers from US churches who comedown during the year help to activate our faith and motivation. We are so grateful to Sam Suddarth for his
positive and cheerful support and the team members who come with him.
As mentioned, the drop in the dollar/peso exchange rate has hurt the Second Mile hot lunch project,
and we have tearfully cut back on the number of children being fed in these lunch rooms. Please pray andgive so that we don’t have to cut back more.
As education becomes a national priority to meet human need and lift the country out of desperate
poverty, our missions schools are trying to expand and add our efforts to the cause.
3. Hong Kong Presbytery (written by Grace Yu)
Year 2006 ended with the economy booming. The Hang Seng Index broke through 20,000, and aplot of land on Victoria Peak was sold for an astronomical figure. Despite such a boom, the gap between therich and the poor widened to an unprecedented scale. There are sectors who earn only US $500 per month,which can hardly sustain a single person, let alone the whole family. Even with the problem of poverty soacute, the government enraged everybody by toying with the idea of the Goods and Services Tax. It was
eventually voted down.
Noisy debates continue over when to introduce the universal suffrage for electing our Chief
Executive and Legislative Council. Against popular hope, the chance of having such an election by 2012is very slim.
The problem of addiction to gambling continues to beset Hong Kong. With American gambling
syndicates invading Macau, the problem is going to be further aggravated. Family problems remain
serious. Cases of heart-breaking family tragedy involving violence, severe abuses and suicide inundate ourcommunity, in particular Tin Shui Wai where Rev. Grace Leung’s church is located.
a. The Presbytery
A two-day seminar on church growth was held last March, and another meeting was heldat the end of the year, where members of the Presbytery met together and set direction for the
Presbytery. Building up strong and healthy churches and nurturing of leaders are the two focusesin the following years. Mu Min Church ordained two elders last June, and the church session wasthen organized.
Gloria Wong, Ted Lee and Ella Hung of Tao Hsien Church, and M.Y. Yu of Kowloon Church
were licensed last year. Those who had resigned were T.S. Chan of Yao Dao Church and K.K Honof Cheung Chau Church. Those who joined in the ministerial team were S.C. Ng of Xilin Church
and S.C. Mak of Tao Hsien Church and Carmen Ho of Yao Dao Church. S. M. Lam is the newchaplain of Yao Dao Secondary School to replace S.W.Ng, who will resign after the birth of her
new baby expected in January, 2007. We are also happy to have Rev. Luke Cheung and his wife
Helen coming back to Hong Kong after their sabbatical leave in the States. Miss Y.N.Wong of Po
Lam Church took her sabbatical leave from September through February.
The Youth Mission Conference in August at Tokyo, Japan was a highlight to our young people.
About thirty young people from our congregations attended the conference. Most of them had
an uplifting and eye-opening experience and came back to Hong Kong with the zeal to serve the
Lord.
		

Reverend Linda Glenn, Moderator of GA and her family visited the Presbytery in May.

Grace Yu was the speaker at the Japan Women’s Conference last May. She was blessedby the hospitality and unity of members of the Japan Church. Carver Yu and Elder Choi werecommissioners to the General Assembly.
b. The Congregations
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Tutorial classes were organized to serve high school students. Since Mr. Hon resigned lastSeptember, the church has no minister, but members again are actively involved in taking up thework of the church.
Youth work has been the core ministry of Macau Church. There were many outreach programs
during summer and Christmas. Alpha course was an effective way not only to lead people to Christ
but also in building up lives of members.
Kowloon Church had the plan to relocate but failed after several attempts. Youth work has
been successfully reaching high school students through a basketball team and a drama team. After
serving new immigrants from China for some years, the work has become stable. A worship service
for new immigrants is held once a month. About 50 adults and children attend.
The North Point congregation has been growing steadily. Alpha course proved to be a blessed
way for both Christians and non-Christians. God has blessed them with some newcomers from theneighborhood who have stayed in the church.
Tao Hsien also tried to look for a new location, yet failed. The work among elderly people has
gained many to Christ through meetings like Gospel Tea House and Bible study groups. With astable and committed ministerial team of 5 people, the church is committed to lead the congregation
forward.
Studying the book The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren has led to a revival time for Po
Lam, Shatin, Xilin and Yao Dao Church. Po Lam launched out her work among high schooland primary school students, and evangelistic meetings were held monthly to residents in thecommunity.
Shatin had a very blessed year. The church started two worship services on Sundays earlylast year. Worship attendance has come up from 100 to 140. The young adult group and theteenager group are the two strong arms of the church. Mission service in Nepal headed by one of
the ministers has drawn many to become involved and be blessed in the mission experience. The
revival meeting last August led many members to lead a life which is holy and pleasing in God’ssight.
Mu Min rejoiced in the ordination of two elders last June. The church has a very active outreachprogram, as well as outdoor evangelistic meetings. The youth group has become stronger, and newleaders have come up.
Xilin relocated to Yao Dao Secondary School. X church decided to focus their ministry among
students of Yao Dao Secondary School and the nearby community. As a result, about 30 students
and people from the neighborhood have come to attend Sunday Worship Service. The church
practiced a 40 days prayer exercise in August as a preparation for their new ministry.
Yao Dao launched the spiritual exercise Purpose Driven Life 40 days last March. About 110
adults and young people committed to reading the book and attending Worship Service and small
group for the six week period. Many were blessed. The high school group has increased in number.
We are thankful for the tremendous opportunity to serve people and witness for Christ.
		c. The Schools

Yao Dao Primary had a difficult time when Sharon Leung, the founding Principal of the school,
resigned last June before the school term ended. God has been faithful in leading Vivian Chung tobecome the new principal of the school. The school has gone through a transition period that wetrust God is leading. In both Yao Dao Primary and Secondary schools, we are serving the students
mostly coming from the grass-root family and newly migrated families. It calls for deep conviction
and commitment to education and to Jesus Christ.
We are proud of the teaching team of our two kindergartens, though facing the pressure of
decreased enrollment due to the decrease of birth rate especially in year 2003 and 2004 when SARS
epidemic hit Hong Kong.
4. South Korea (written by Michele Gillis)
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Reverend Jamie Lively, Reverend Ernest Gillis and Reverend Steve Kim represented East Tennessee
Presbytery for the organization. Dr. Robert Watkins represented the Board of Missions. Three elders, Miss
Chai, Mr. Lee, and Mr. Kim were installed as the first three elders of the church. Reverend Ernest Gillis
was installed as minister and Reverend Steve Kim as the assistant minister.
August, a group of fifteen youth attended the Asian Youth Mission Conference in Tokyo. The
youth returned energized for future mission service.
September, Joseph and Sarah Ku were married at Han Yang University Campus. (Sarah is a former
university student of both Pastor Gillis and Elder Lee). Pastor Gillis married these two fine Young Adults
members. Directly after the wedding ceremony, they left for the Philippines to study English and help out
our missionaries, Pastor Daniel and Kay Jang. They will be coming back to Korea in August, 2008.
October, the church started home and office visitation to all church members. Pastor & Mrs. Gillis
and Pastor Steve Kim are trying to get around to everybody, eventually.
November, for our Thanksgiving service, our English Children’s Worship service collected many
items to send to the Philippines. Children are bringing stationary items, clothes, toys and candies; filling
two boxes of presents for Pastor Daniel Jang and family.
Our 2nd Fall Music Concert to benefit Mongolian Missions took place at the Sam AnYang Hospital.
It was a very successful effort by all musicians: Mrs. Lee, Kang Ju(vocalist), Mrs. Lee, Jong Young(vocalist
and music conductor), some traditional Korean Music instruments, a classical guitar solo by a guest
musician, and even Pastor Gillis sang hymns in Korean and English. We collected about $1,500.00 for
Mongolia missions.
December, we began a new tradition of Christmas caroling among the homes of our members.
Children and adults had great fun practicing and presenting English Christmas carol. We visited five homesaround the church. Michelle Woo’s (Robert and Jason Kim’s mother) husband is not our church member
yet. But our singing group was invited to their home and received a very warm welcome and fellowshipfrom Mrs. Woo and her husband. Even though he had never participated in our worship services, he knew
all about our church program and mission effort, hearing this from his children and visiting our café website. He promised to visit our church in the near future. It was a really nice experience for all of us.
14 children accompanied Mrs. Gillis to the United States for our annual school visit. Fifty percentof these students are our church members. We always gain church members from this program. Children
are staying with American families in their homes in Atlanta and attending a Christian Elementary school.
It is a two month program for children to learn English and American Culture. The program was a great
success and gained 5 new members for the First CPC of Korea. Praise the Lord! In addition to this, someof the parents of the students helped out for our Philippines mission trip.
January, Mr. Jong Yong Lee and Mrs. Mi Seon Shin–Lee set out for Cambodia. Their two children
are in Atlanta for 6 months to learn English before they join with their parents in Cambodia. Mrs. Gillis
found home stay parents in Atlanta who are hosting them until the end of the school year. The parents wereso grateful for this. Mrs. Shin is sending us many news updates from Cambodia right now. For one year
plus, they will put all their efforts toward learning the language and culture before they start a full mission
program in 2009. These are our 6th mission workers sent from the First CPC of Korea.
We have lost significant church members to life abroad. Mr. Lee, Kang Hoon and his wife Mrs. Lee
and their child, Eugene moved to Austin, Texas for a two year contract with Samsung Company. They areattending a Cumberland Church in Austin right now.
Several students from our church are studying abroad are as follows:
Justin Choi-MTS, Eun Sang Choi-Memphis University,
Leah Gillis-Texas Christian University, attending St. Matthew CPC in Burleson, TX,
Hyun Jin Kim and Robert Kim-The Dominion High School in Atlanta, GA,
Charlie Kim-Private School in NJ, Daniel and Grace Shon-Fort Worth, Texas,
SooBin and SooYoung Jung-High School in New Hampshire and Montana, respectively.
Infant Baptisms:
			Eujin Lee - Before their departure to Austin, Texas she received a baptism.
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gave a birth to a son, Hye Sung, in October, 2006 whom we baptized in February 2007. During thebaptismal ceremony, he smiled as if he knew what was going on. All church members truly enjoyed andwere touched by these two young couples giving their babies into Christ.
Dr. Nah received a professor position at ChoSun University, and they will move to Kwang Ju in
two weeks. They will keep searching for jobs in the Seoul area and come back to our church soon. Bothhusband and wife have served sincerely as Sunday school teachers to middle school students. They will begreatly missed.
Jung Hoon and Jin Young were married. (Jung Hoon is a former university student of both Pastor
Gillis and Elder Lee). Jung Hoon and Jin Young have been involved in our church since 2004. Pastor Gillis
married them at the SAM AnYang Hospital chapel where Mrs. Gillis is teaching English to medical doctors.
This hospital loaned its exquisite chapel for our Fall Music Concert for Mongolia Mission as well.
Eight of our church members visited Iloilo, Philippines. Pastor Gillis, Mrs. Gillis, Elder Sophia
Choi, Mrs. Teresa Jung (Teresa shared-member of FCPCK and Sagamino Church in Japan, where she lives
most of the year), Mrs. WolNam Hwang, Jimmy Lee, James Jung(Philippines) were from Korea. Daniel andKay met us at the airport with a warm welcome from the International Mission Center. During 5 days, wevisited a Christian college, local churches, the Atti Tribe in Antique, and their Dao Church and its leaders(also in the district of “Antique”). We witnessed many possibilities for new church and on-going church
program developments. The International Mission Center was established in 1991.
But there are many challenges for its local churches with lack of support to sustain these efforts. The
churches need to raise pigs or chickens to become self-supported. The local seminary students are, quite
literally, starving with lack of money or food supplies. One third of the students skip lunch or dinner because
they do not have money. Our First CPC of Korea will raise funds to support Daniel and Kay Jang’s mission
effort. But we were so blessed with this mission trip! Praise the Lord for our witnessing the needs of theworld.
5. Japan Presbytery (written by Ted Shirai)
		a. The Presbytery

There were three major events in the year 2006. First of all, the biggest topic was, of course,that we acted as host for the Asia Youth Missions Conference in August with a theme of “Praise the
LORD.” Nearly 200 youth, including adult participants, gathered in one place from all over theworld including Hong Kong, Korea, Colombia, Brazil and USA to share God’s love and our faithin God. Even though we had different colors of skin, different languages and different cultures,
every participant at the Youth Missions Conference could really experience the joy of worshiping
God in one and the importance of responding on the command of the Great Commission by Jesus.
This event was a good opportunity in various aspects for Japan Presbytery to prepare for the 2008
General Assembly to be held in Japan.
Second, Reverend Shigeru Katsuki had been away from the pastorate but returned in April froma job in a nursing home to fulfill the position of pastor for Higashi Koganei Church.
Third, the fourteenth (14th) mission point was newly established in April in Ichikawa City,
Chiba Prefecture. The mission point used to be one of the house meetings of Ebina Shion-no-oka
Church. They have been praying for a long time, and God answered the prayer of its congregation.
Finally, Japan Presbytery decided at the November meeting of Presbytery that Fuji Mineyama
Mission Point would be closed at the end of March 2008 because of the retirement of Pastor Yano andno successor. It was a hard decision for the presbytery that came after much prayer and discussion.
b. Field Reports for the Year 2006
		Den-en Mission Church - Pastor in charge: Reverend Hiroyoshi Igaki

The renovation of the sanctuary has been done for its expansion and functionality with financial
support from the Presbytery. The sanctuary and the manse used to be in the same building, but
now the manse is separated from the sanctuary and is located in a condominium not too far fromthe church. The appearance of the church looks much nicer than before, and people now easily
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and the USA who attended Asia Youth Missions Conference came to Japan to teach our children
English, and we were able to host some of the members in our church. That was a new experience,
and we have learned a lot from them. Especially their faith really touched the children’s hearts andmade them understand the Bible, Church and Christianity better than before. Now that we havebeen given our new sanctuary by God, He wants us to reach out to the community by utilizing thisnew sanctuary for those who do not know Jesus Christ yet.
Ebina Shion-no-oka Church - Pastor in charge: Reverend Yukio Tamai
In April 2006 one of our house meetings became the 14th church in Japan Presbytery. The nameof the church is Ichikawa Grace Mission Point in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture. We thank God
for His guidance and helping hand on the new start of Ichikawa Grace Mission Point. It has been
thirteen (13) years since Ebina Shion-no-oka Church was established. We feel God has blessed usa lot through the work of outreach to the children in the community. We pray God that we could
help and let the people in the uncertain society know about the Good News.
Higashi Koganei Church Pastor in charge: Reverend Shigeru Katsuki
In the year 2006 we welcomed new pastor Reverend Shigeru Katsuki in April, replacing Reverend
Yoshimasa Niwa, and started church activities under new organization. The congregational meeting
was held and various issues were discussed to make the church more vivid and pleasing to God.
All the members got together to hand out church brochures in the community, which we considered
as a mission territory and split into 10 blocks. Recently it is a tendency that elderly people hardly
come to the church even for the worship services, and we feel we need to do something about thisin the future.
Izumi Mission church Pastor in charge: Reverend Kenji Ushioda
The year 2006 was the first year after we established a session in September 2005. To become
financially independent is the most important issue for the mission point, and we spent a lot of time
establishing infrastructures. The theme for the year was, “The Church Creating Stories.” The firststory was of course the Asia Youth Missions Conference. The second was an Art Exhibition held
at a community center with a lot of support of neighbors. The third was the baptism of a middle
school aged child in a very difficult domestic environment with divorced parents. And the last
was that Kanagawa Prefecture certified a Radio Network called Community Network Listening
One Heart, which is very much related to our church, as a Non-Profitable Organization (NPO). In
addition to the above mentioned actions, a notable event for the year was that Licentiate Masuda
was transferred to the new mission point, Ichikawa Grace Mission Point in Chiba.
Kibogaoka Church - Pastor in charge: Reverend Ryuzo Matsuya, Assistant Pastor: Reverend
Atsushi Suzuki• Sharing
The year 2006 was another year we emphasized deep fellowships, Bible lessons and missions
in the community through small group activities called Family cell groups. God blessed oursmall group activities and two attendees were baptized from a group of family cells.
		• Making Disciples
We emphasized daily devotion and also put our effort to educate lay leaders for family cellgroups through theological and practical approaches and regular mentoring of each leader. In
addition to that we studied the Confession of Faith and Constitution.

		• Ministry and stewardshipGod blessed our prayer meetings at three major events during the Christian year, and especially,
many women gathered for those prayer meetings. Many wedding and funeral services were
held this year at the church, and those reminded us of something important.

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Reverend Atsushi Suzuki had a call from God to establish a new mission point and serve there.
He has started to move forward looking for God’s will.
• Worship service
Worship services were blessed throughout the year. So much thanks offerings were given forthe year 2006, as well.

Koza Church - Pastor in charge: Rev. Masahiro Matsumoto, Assistant Pastor Keitaro Ohi(from April)
The Bible verse for the year 2006: I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me
as you have said.” Luke 1:38
			The theme for the year 2006 : “Living in God’s Words and Prayer, Living as His Disciples.”In 2006 the church walked along throughout the year asking God to lead us in the importanceof God’s words and prayer.
		• The church was led by Scriptures at the worship services. Members were nurtured by aseries of sermons such as Five fundamentals in Christian Faithful Life in January, Three Aims,
Joshua, Sermon on the Mountain, Lessons from Praying Disciples and Christmas message inDecember. For the new semester of the Kindergarten the spring welcome worship service washeld in April primarily for non-Christian parents and kindergarten related people. And we gave
our thanks to God for the autumn welcome worship service in October in which we asked otherpastors in the presbytery for messages.
We could confirm by the growth of worship attendance that Sunday worship services were
utilized widely for a Missionary work of our church. Beginning this year we changed times
of worship services on three major liturgical festivals from two times to three times, in otherwords, two times in the morning, one for children at 9:00 and the other for adults at 11:00 andonce in the evening. And we are thankful that we were able to invite children and parents to a
9:00 o’clock worship service as “the worship that a child and an adult get together.”		• Prayer meetings changed. We were able to pray together in one heart through a message ofReverend Matsumoto, Bible reading and praising songs. We believed that the church could
grow when prayer meetings were blessed. As a result the attendance average doubled andnew comers increased. We gave thanks to God for them. And we started to pray for our new
sanctuary.

		• The church increased staff members in order to be more fruitful in its work of missions;
Brother Shinichi Motoei is in charge of pastoral care, Brother Reiji Machida is in charge ofChristian Education beginning in April, and Elder Hiroshi Shibata is in charge of the session
beginning in June. We decided to hire Sister Midori Yanagisawa as staff of pastoral care. She
is currently on the staff of International Food for the Hungry. She only works when she stays
in Japan.

		Mata de Sao Joao Mission point in Brazil Pastor in charge: Reverend Keishi Ishitsuka

We had a wonderful Christmas praise time at Tempra Restaurant in Salvador led by Ms. Maria
Helena, who is Brazilian and started to come regularly to the church this year.
Brother Marcos Sasaki, one of the grandsons of Brother Mitsuo Sasaki, who is a founder of our
Church and died last year, went to Japan to attend the Asia Youth Missions Conference. Throughthis kind of events the youth in Brazil feel very close to Japan. They are looking forward to having
a lot of visitors from various countries in the future. We are still working on a guest house. We arecertain that the lodge house will be utilized for its mission when completed.
Megumi Mission Church - Pastor in charge: Reverend Makihiko Arase
Newly organized three Action Groups launched their own projects respectively. Evangelism
Planning group held “Megumi Art Forum,” a three day art exhibit in the sanctuary in May. The theme
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were exhibited through the contributions of talented members and friends of the church. It made theopportunity for the people of the local community to go inside the church. Worship Planning group
took initiatives in planning and implementing the harvest thanksgiving service in November andChristmas services. Community Action group carried out two new projects. One was a Tea Party, acasual fellowship time using the front court of the church. The other was a gathering named, “Let’s
Enjoy Making A Christmas Wreath!” Both of them were aimed to build good communication
with the community. The church is grateful that God has given the members the willingness to try
something new.
Fuji Mineyama Mission Point Pastor in charge: Reverend Fumitsuta Yano
Because of Reverend Yano’s retirement in March next year we decided to close an English
worship service for high school students in the evening. This decision forced the church to downsize
the English class at church and change its target from high school students to middle school students.
In the meantime, Japan Presbytery decided at the November meeting of the Presbytery to close
Fuji Mineyama Mission Point at the end of March 2008. The oldest member of the church died in
September at the age of Eighty Eight(88).
Naruse Church Pastor in charge: Pastor Yoshimasa Niwa
The year 2006 blessed us with a pastor given by God after the long two-year period without apastor. And the year was a turning point as we celebrated the fortieth anniversary of the church andtook the first step forward of the new history. Naruse church had its start here in this place forty
years ago by having a sermon entitled, “The Open Gate,” from Missionary Reverend Robert Dillin the opening worship service of the mission point establishment. Naruse church still stands here
in this area as the open gate for heaven after the times of Reverend Tadao Yoshizaki and Reverend
Shigeru Katsuki. We refreshed our mind that the church wanted to be used to lead many people tolive looking up to heaven.
The Naruse church began an English conversation lesson by Brother Glenn Watts, Language
Missionary, in November as a new way of missionary work to the community. We are just about
going forward with open wings of mission work.
Kunitachi Nozomi Church: Pastor Kenta Karasawa
There were two major events in 2006 for Kunitachi Nozomi Church: One was a relocation of
the manse, and the other one was the ordination of Licentiate Kenta Karasawa.
As to a relocation of the manse, the church could acquire the property next to the church
building, which made its ministry more open and close to the community.
Licentiate Kenta Karasawa was ordained as a minister in March and became a pastor of thechurch in April.
The church began a new feeling through our praying on how the church will be formed in thisplace in the future.
Sagamino Church - Pastor in charge: Reverend Iwao Sato
The Sagamino church celebrated the 30th anniversary in 2006. We invited pastors who had
made an effort for the church formation in the past as a preacher at occasions such as Easter andPentecost, and we also held a concert on Christmas.
It has been two years since Language Missionary Glenn Watts came to Japan. And now those
who participated in the English class (Bethel language program) come to a worship service. In
addition, we have recently experienced the work of God through the fact that the youth and those
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Shibusawa Church - Pastor in charge: Reverend Takashi Hamazaki
There are still some areas that need to be taken care of even after the new church sanctuary has
been built up.
It could not be settled for a long time because a large sum of money was necessary to cut
down trees and build a concrete retaining wall. However, an encounter with a problem of roadmaintenance of Hadano-city was given at last, and an excellent retaining wall was built. The
church contributed some land for road maintenance, and Hadano-city took care of almost all the
expenses for the work. As a church which continued praying, we felt the miraculous work of God,and it was such a blessing that we could not help praising the Lord. And, by the completion ofthis construction, the atmosphere and neighboring scenery changed greatly. We shall expect thischange will be surely useful for missionary work in the community.
The church established a web site as follows by prayer for the missionary work of Christ. URL
is http//www009.upp.so-net.ne.jp/shibusawachurch.
The church will have its 50th anniversary of church foundation in 2007. So the year 2006 was
the year for the preparation for it. Thank all of you for your prayers.
Ichikawa Mission Point Pastor in charge: Reverend Yasuo Masuda
We had the first worship service on April 2, 2006 and held the ceremony of church establishment
on the 30th, and the Ichikawa Grace mission started formally here in Ichikawa city. I started withseven church members and twelve attendants of worship service. And a person was transferred
afterwards in July from Kibogaoka Church.
In August, we could welcome Reverend Bob Watkins of the Board of Missions to our worshipservice and share most updated missionary work here in Japan. In early fall, a member of Koza
Church was added to worship service. People of other churches came over to attend worshipservices for the support during the period too. Attendants gradually increased, and we could havea time of joy at Christmas worship service with nineteen people.
However, it is quite difficult for us to put up an external publicity in this area because of a rented
house and regional limitation. I put up a billboard in our yard and I will establish a new web site
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THE REPORT OF THE
BOARD OF STEWARDSHIP,
FOUNDATION AND BENEFITS
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
A. BOARD MEETINGS AND ORGANIZATIONThe Board of Stewardship, Foundation and Benefits under the direction of its officers, President
Mark Hunker, Vice-president Harold Morris, Secretary Debbie Shanks, and Treasurer Richard Magrill, met
two times in regular session.
B. BOARD MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE
Members whose terms expire at the 2007 General Assembly, with their years of service, are as
follows: Al Davis, six years; Mark Hunker, nine years; Harold Morris, nine years; and Michael Wilkinson,
two years. Al Davis and Michael Wilkinson are eligible for reelection.
The board has been particularly blessed the past nine years by the faithful service of Mark andHarold who have shared their expertise with the board in many ways and provided wise counsel. For
most of his tenure, Mark has served very effectively as the board’s president. Harold has served the board
faithfully as the board’s vice president. Both have served on the executive committee. We will miss bothMark and Harold and give thanks to God for all that they have contributed to the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church through the work of the board.
C. BOARD REPRESENTATIVE TO THE 176th GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Adams.

The board’s representative to the 177th General Assembly is Janie Stamps. The alternate is Denise

D. STAFF
Board of Stewardship staff is as follows: Richard Magrill, executive secretary; Elinor Swindle
Brown, coordinator of stewardship; Robert Heflin, coordinator of benefits; Janie Estes, administrative
assistant; Carolyn Harmon, planned giving coordinator for the presbyteries of East Tennessee and TennesseeGeorgia; Dara Jones, planned giving coordinator for the presbyteries of Columbia, Murfreesboro, andNashville; and Gaye Wood, planned giving coordinator for the presbyteries of Arkansas, Missouri, Red
River and Trinity Presbyteries.
The board completed its biennial evaluation of the executive secretary and determined that his
performance was excellent.
E. 2008 AND 2009 BUDGETS
The line-item budgets have been filed with the Office of the General Assembly.
F. 2006 AUDIT
Certified copies of the 2006 audit reports from Fouts and Morgan have been filed with the Office of
the General Assembly in compliance with General Regulations E.5. and E.6. The 2006 audit will be printed
in the audit section of the 2007 minutes.

II. CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP EDUCATION AND PROMOTION
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The first of three broad program areas of the work of the board is in Christian stewardship educationand promotion. The purpose of this program is as follows:
To nurture in all Cumberland Presbyterians a wholistic understanding of Christian stewardshipunder the guidance of and in accordance with the statement on Christian Stewardship in the Confession of
Faith for Cumberland Presbyterians (Sections 6:10-14) which begins with the acknowledgment that all of lifeand creation is a trust from God, to be used for God’s glory and service.
Stewardship education and promotion is reported under this heading and heading III. Touch the
Future.
B. YEARLY THEME
Tithing is a discipline that has a long history in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Earlyreferences in our General Assembly minutes record tithers and promote tithing of the “so-called ‘Almighty
Dollar’ as an agency for glorifying Almighty God.” Descriptions of tithing in the recent past include “agrateful response to God in an orderly and responsible manner....It is not a ‘tax’; it is an aspect of evangelicalmission. It is not a burden; it is the joyful and grateful response of God’s people to what God has done forthem. It is not an assessment; it is an avenue to a wider sharing of God’s good news.”
Our Confession of Faith states that we believe “Tithing as a scriptural guide for giving, is anadventure of faith and a rich and rewarding practice.” (6.13) But why do Cumberland Presbyterians havethis rich history? Because our faith is Biblical-based. In Malachi 3:10, it says “Bring the full tithe into thestorehouse, so that there may be food in my house, and thus put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts; see if
I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you an overflowing blessing.” (NRSV)This scripture points to the experience that many people, who are tithers, have. If you don’t alreadytithe, find out what percentage of your income you do give to the church. The Board of Stewardshipchallenges you to increase your giving by one percent this year and again and again so you will begin
tithing. And don’t be surprised if, as you do this, it becomes easier and easier to do. The Lord has alreadygiven us the overflowing blessings of which Malachi talks. May we give back to God through our tithes
and offerings.
C. ECUMENICAL STEWARDSHIP CENTER
Elinor Brown attended the Ecumenical Stewardship Center board meeting and Leadership Seminaron November 27-December 1, 2006, in St. Petersburg, Florida. The theme was “NeXT Generation
Stewardship.” She acted as secretary for the executive and board meetings since the secretary was expecting
a granddaughter.
Elinor has been working with the Personnel Committee members to complete a performance review
for the Executive Director and completed it with a face to face meeting in Toronto on March 6, 2007.
On March 5-7, 2007, Elinor attended the Denominational Stewardship Forum where stewardshipeducators met to share ideas and resources. She attained valuable information and was able to share ourwork on tithing with the group.
Elinor will attend an executive committee meeting on March 25-27, 2007 in Orlando, Florida andthen in August 2007 in Toronto before our board meets again.
D. STEWARDSHIP RESOURCES
1. Board Webpage
Since last year, the website has been updated and specific new items added. The staff has been andcontinues to increase the number of pages under each of the three main sections of the website: Stewardship,
Foundation and Benefits. Thirty-six pages under the areas of stewardship, foundation and benefits were
updated and added. The staff page was updated to include board members.
The website can be visited by going through the Cumberland Presbyterian Center homepage or by
its address http://www.cumberland.org/bos.
If there are suggestions or comments about the webpage, please send these comments to Elinor
Brown by email (esb@cumberland.org). Or call or write.
2. Our United Outreach
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Council in January. Elinor Brown, Davis Gray, Ray Lathem, Richard Magrill, Robert D. Rush and Thomas
Sweet made up the Implementation Group. The group brainstormed ideas for the promotion and educationof Our United Outreach in the areas of educational opportunities, educational resources, human resources,
and research. Some of these ideas are already being accomplished while others will take time to do.
Elinor Brown and Davis Gray will work with the General Assembly Council Implementationgroup to create a timeline to implement these ideas and assign persons or groups to do theimplementation.

3. Promotion of Tithing
The board has been working to promote tithing in accordance with the recommendation last year’s
General Assembly adopted “That the Cumberland Presbyterian Church begin an intentional promotion of
the biblical principle of tithing and that the Board of Stewardship develop plans for this promotion to begin
in January 2007.” To that end, the board staff has developed the following ways to promote tithing:
1–Heart of the Matter –Encourage pastors and congregations through the articles in this newsletter to bepositive and assertive about tithing, to list giving opportunities for members in their newslettersand bulletins, to raise ideas of members giving of themselves to the church, and to have a different
speaker each week to talk about stewardship and tithing.
2–Estimated Giving Card –This card, with tithing as its theme, is available through the Board of
Stewardship.
3–Weekly Offertory Resource –A resource written by former board member Eddie Jenkins has been sent
to all congregations. This resources offers weekly offertory invitations and prayers that addressholistic stewardship including tithing. It also coordinates with lectionary texts, so if a pastor isusing them, s/he may have that connection with the sermon.
4–Tithing Tidbits –These are short articles/quotes for congregations to put in their newsletters.
5–Bulletin inserts –This set of 12 (monthly) bulletin inserts have a story on each of them about tithing. Thesecan be used once a month to highlight tithing regularly. The stories are all written by Cumberland
Presbyterians.
6–Letter to Pastors/Session Clerks –This letter, written to all pastors, encouraged them to: preach on tithing/stewardship once a month, be positive and assertive about tithing, tie the offertory invitation tosermon theme, list giving opportunities for members in their newsletters and bulletins; raise ideasof members giving of themselves to the church; and encourage congregations to have a different
speaker each week to talk about stewardship and tithing.
Other resources and ways of promotion which are underway are a Bible study on tithing, a video
on tithing stories, a video discussing the question “What Could You Do?” with everyone tithing in yourcongregation, presbytery and denomination, and some sort of promotion for the offering plate. These otherresources will be published later in the year.

III. TOUCH THE FUTURE
DISCERNMENT
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Introduction
Touch the Future is a program geared to leading the Church at all levels through discernment so we
can be equipped to follow God’s leading into the 21st century. The idea of Touch the Future: A New Frontier
in Partnership realizes that we are ever reaching into the future getting glimpses of who we are to be. The
emphasis on the frontier hearkens back to our history and the importance of our continuously finding new
frontiers in which to minister. The idea of partnership recognizes that no one judicatory level can exist
without the other. As we partner together, we can reach further to touch the future for the cause of Christ
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2. Purpose
Touch the Future has a two-fold purpose: (1) to lead the Church at all levels through discernment
so we can be equipped to follow God’s leading into the 21st century and (2) to strengthen congregations.
Some presbyteries and congregations have already begun a discernment process that will lead to goal
setting. Upon completing this discernment, congregations may choose to have a capital campaign to raise
funds needed to fulfill these goals. We hope that congregations may also include the goals of the presbytery
and General Assembly in their capital campaigns so that congregations are also participating in the larger
ministry of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Goals identified by congregations may also be raised
up by presbyteries and the General Assembly. We feel that as this is done, the Church at all levels will bestrengthened.

						
3. The Logo
The Touch the Future logo was designed by Sowgand Sheikholeslami, the graphic artist on the
Board of Missions staff. The main figure in the logo represents a person on a journey. The person is holding
one hand back recognizing from whence s/he has come while the other arm is reaching up and out into the
future. The sense is that we should be ever reaching and yet never “have arrived” lest we quickly fall backinto the past. The ribbon of color surrounding the person is to serve as the symbol for the journey—thepath that the person is traveling. It also signifies movement as we are never to be at a standstill, but always
trying to move closer to what God is calling us.
4. Staff
Elinor Brown continues to work as the Director of Touch the Future. Missy Rose works as theAssistant to the Director.
B. PROGRESS IN CHURCHESThe following is a list of those 209 congregations who have expressed an active interest in Touch the
Future, have begun the discernment process or have completed the discernment process.
AL, Alabaster, Elliottsville (Feb. 2001) VE–Margaret Russo
AL, Ashville, Oldham Chapel (Oct. 2004) VE–Mike Wilkinson
AL, Birmingham, Crestline (July 2005) VE–Jearl Hunley
AL, Cherokee, Allsboro (Nov. 2000) VE–Scott Sealy
AL, Coker, Coker (May 2005) VE–Jearl Hunley
AL, Gadsden, Gadsden (Sept. 2004) VE–Aaron McMillan
AL, Hueytown, First (Oct. 2004) VE–Mike Wilkinson
AL, Millbrook, Grace Community (Sep. 2005) VE–Jearl Hunley
AL, Scottsboro, Scottsboro (Jan. 2001) Roy Hall
AL, Stevenson, Stevenson (Oct. 2005) VE–John David Hall
AR, Batesville, Faith-Hopewell (Apr. 2004) VE–Gaye Wood
AR, Batesville, New Hope (Jan. 2004) VE–Brent Ballow
AR, Calico Rock, Calico Rock (Feb. 2004) VE–Gaye Wood
AR, Camden, Fellowship (May 2006) Jason Chambers
AR, Dolph, Trimble Camp Ground (Sept. 2004) VE–Gaye Wood
AR, El Dorado, St. Andrew (Apr. 2005) VE–Gaye Wood
AR, Grapevine, Pine Ridge (Aug. 2004) VE–Lisa Scott
AR, Hampton, Camp Ground (Oct. 2004) VE–Gaye Wood
AR, London, Mt. Carmel (Feb. 2005) VE–Shirley Hollabaugh
AR, Louann, Sulphur Springs (Apr. 2005) VE–Gaye Wood
AR, Magnolia, Walkerville (Apr. 2005) VE–Gaye Wood

AR, Melbourne, Mount Olive (Aug. 2005) VE–Gaye Wood
AR, Monticello, Rose Hill (March 2003) VE–Skip Shanley
AR, Morrilton, Trinity (Jan. 2005) VE–Lisa Scott
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AR, Mt. Pleasant, Barren Fork (Jan. 2004) VE–Brent Ballow
AR, Oxford, Oxford (Mar. 2005) VE–Gaye Wood
AR, Palestine, Palestine (June 2003) VE–Denise Adams
AR, Pine Bluff, Pine Bluff First (Aug. 2004) VE–Lisa Scott
AR, Pine Bluff, Shell Chapel (Aug. 2004) VE–Lisa Scott
AR, Pineville, Pineville (Feb. 2004) VE–Gaye Wood
AR, Prairie Grove, Prairie Grove (Oct. 2005) VE–Gaye Wood
AR, Russellville, Russellville (Sept. 2000) VE–Norlan Scrudder
AR, Sherwood, Friends of His (Jan. 2005) VE–Denise Adams
AR, Sidney, Sidney (Apr. 2005) VE–Gaye Wood
AR, Star City, Newton Chapel (Aug. 2004) VE–Lisa Scott
AR, Viola, Byron (Sept. 2004) VE–Gaye Wood
AR, Viola, Mt. Pisgah (Sep. 2005) VE–Gaye Wood
FL, Lutz, Christ (Jan. 2004) VE–Sidney Swindle
FL, Valrico, Hope (Feb. 2004)–Randy Moody
IL, Anna, Campground (Sep. 2005) VE–Annalee Watson
IL, Casey, Casey (Aug. 2004)VEs–Debbie and Roy Shanks
IL, Fairfield, Fairfield (Jan. 2005) VEs–Debbie and Roy Shanks
IL, Lincoln, Lincoln First (May. 2004)VEs–Debbie and Roy Shanks
IL, Trilla, Good Prospect (Jan. 2005) VEs–Debbie and Roy Shanks
IL, Virginia, Shiloh (Aug. 2004)VEs–Debbie and Roy Shanks
KY, Bowling Green, Bowling Green (Apr. 2005) VE–Roger Ricketts
KY, Bremen, Brier Creek (Aug. 2005) VE–Annalee Watson
KY, Campbellsville, Campbellsville First (Sep. 2005) VE–Annalee Watson
KY, Harned, Freedom (Aug. 2005) VE–Annalee Watson
KY, Harrodsburg, Bethel #1 (May 2005) VE–Annalee Watson
KY, Hopkinsville, Hopkinsville (Jan. 2003) VEs–Tom and Theresa Martin
KY, Horse Cave, Clear Point (Aug. 2005) VE–Annalee Watson
KY, Leitchfield, Coyle (Aug. 2005) VE–Annalee Watson
KY, Leitchfield, Mt. Vernon (Aug. 2005) VE–Annalee Watson
KY, Lewisburg, Green Ridge (Sept. 2004)VEs–Tom and Resa Martin
KY, Lewisburg, Lewisburg (Jan. 2004)VE–Sam Romines
KY, Louisville, First (Aug. 2005) VE–Annalee Watson
KY, Madisonville, First (Mar. 2003)–Chester Cannon
KY, Marion, Sugar Grove (Jul. 2005) VE–Brian Hayes
KY, Owensboro, Owensboro (Jul. 2005) VE–Annalee Watson
KY, Paducah, Highland (Jul. 2005) VE–Sidney Milton
KY, Paducah, Margaret Hank (Jul. 2005) VE–Annalee Watson
KY, Philpot, Mt. Zion (Mar. 2005) VE–Annalee Watson
KY, Sacramento, Sacramento (Jun. 2004)–John Butler
KY, Summerville, Oak Forest (May 2005) VE–Annalee Watson
KY, Wheatcroft, Wheatcroft (Jul. 2005) VE–Annalee Watson
LA, Metairie, Faith (Jan. 2003) VE–Geoff Knight
LA, Pleasant Hill, Progress (Jul. 2005) VEs–Freda and James Gilbert
MI, St. Claire Shores, Faith (Dec. 2000) VE–Frankie Dickerson
MO, Conway, Happy Home (Sep. 2005) VE–Gaye Wood
MO, Dunnegan, Spring Creek (Oct. 2005) VE–Gaye Wood
MO, Lamar, Hopewell (Aug. 2005) VE–Gaye Wood
MO, Lebanon, White Oak Pond (May 2002)
MO, Marshall, Marshall (Jan. 2002)–Jo Ann and Rich Shugert
MO, Springfield, Springfield First (Apr. 2004) VE–Jo Ann Shugert
MO, Warrensburg, Warrensburg (Fall 2000) VE–Renee Curtiss
MO, West Plains, Elk Creek (Jul. 2005) VE–Gaye Wood

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MS, Ackerman, Enon (Apr. 2005) VE–Jearl Hunley
MS, Columbus, Beersheba (Mar. 2004)–Charles Studdard
MS, Columbus, First (Jul. 2005) VE–Jearl Hunley
MS, Corinth, Shiloh (Sept. 2003) VE–Tiffany McClung
MS, Sebastopol, Salem (Oct. 2005) VE–Jearl Hunley
MS, Union, Erin (Oct. 2005) VE–Jearl Hunley
MS, Union, Steam Mill (Oct. 2005) VE–Jearl Hunley
OK, Duncan, Duncan (Feb. 2005) VE–Gaye Wood
OK, Locust Grove, Locust Grove (Oct. 2005) VE–Gaye Wood
OK, Mangum, Mangum (Sep. 2005) VE–Gaye Wood
OK, Marlow, Marlow (Feb. 2005) VE–Gaye Wood
OK, Tulsa, Faith (October 2002) VE–Norlan Scrudder
TN, Afton, Fairview (August 2002) VEs–Don Hubbard, J. David Hester
TN, Atwood, Atwood (May 2005) VE–Cornelia Swain
TN, Atwood, Pleasant Grove (Oct. 2005) VE–Cornelia Swain
TN, Bartlett, Faith (May 2004) VE–Fran Vickers
TN, Bolivar, Bolivar (Aug. 2004) VE–William Jones
TN, Bradford, Bradford (Feb. 2005) VE–Tony Janner
TN, Brunswick, Brunswick (Jan. 2002) VEs–Davis Gray, Elinor Brown
TN, Bulls Gap, Willoughby (July 2002) VE–Gwen Roddye
TN, Burlison, Walnut Grove (Apr. 2006) VE–Cornelia Swain
TN, Camden, Camden (Jan. 2003) VE–Mike Walker
TN, Chattanooga, Chattanooga First (Sept. 2001) VE–Tiffany McClung
TN, Chattanooga, Red Bank (Jan. 2002) VE–Jean Richardson
TN, Chattanooga, Silverdale (Nov. 2002) VE–Cliff Hudson
TN, Chuckey, Pleasant Hill (Aug. 2005) VE–Don Alexander
TN, Clarksville, Bethel (Feb. 2002) VE–Jeff Stovall
TN, Clarksville, Clarksville (Nov. 2001) VE–Jeff Stovall
TN, Coalfield, Mt. Carmel (May 2002)
TN, Cookeville, Cookeville First (Jan. 2004)–Lee Webb
TN, Decaturville, Camp Ground (Apr. 2005) VE–Cornelia Swain
TN, Dickson, Dickson (Oct. 2004) VE–Robert Truitt
TN, Dresden, Dresden (Apr. 2005) VE–Marcine Cook
TN, Dyer, Bells Chapel (Apr. 2005) VE–Cornelia Swain
TN, Dyer, Mt. Olive (Apr. 2005) VE–Cornelia Swain
TN, Dyersburg, Dyersburg (Jan. 2006) VE–Roger Ricketts
TN, Dyersburg, Roellen (Apr. 2004) VE–Annetta CampTN, Germantown, Germantown (August 2002) VEs–Elinor Brown, Davis Gray
TN, Gleason, Gleason (Oct. 2003)– Jim Pinnell
TN, Greeneville, Cedar Hill (May 2002) VE–Gwen Roddye
TN, Greeneville, Gass Memorial (August 2002) VE –Jane Greene
TN, Greeneville, Greeneville (August 2002) VE –Jean Richardson
TN, Greeneville, New Bethel (June 2002) VE–Jane Greene
TN, Halls, Poplar Grove (Jan. 2001) VE–Fran Vickers
TN, Hohenwald, Hohenwald (Sept. 2000) VEs–Donna and Robert Heflin
TN, Humboldt, Humboldt (Jan. 2002) VE–Fran Vickers
TN, Humboldt, Double Springs (Aug. 2004) VE–William Jones
TN, Iron City, Mt. Nebo (Jul. 2005) VE–Judi Truitt
TN, Jackson, Claybrook (Apr. 2005) VE–William Jones
TN, Jackson, Jackson First (Jan. 2002) VEs–Jerry Smith, Fran Vickers
TN, Jasper, Jasper (Jul. 2005) VE–Cliff Hudson
TN, Jefferson City, Lebanon (Aug. 2005) VE–Jean Richardson
TN, Kenton, Kenton (Apr. 2005) VE–Cornelia Swain
TN, Kenton, Mason Hall (Apr. 2005) VE–Cornelia Swain
TN, Kenton, Morella (Jan. 2006) VE–Cornelia Swain
TN, Kenton, North Union (Jan. 2006) VE–Cornelia Swain
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TN, Knoxville, Knoxville First (Nov. 2002)
TN, Knoxville, Marietta (Nov. 2002) VE–Gwen Roddye
TN, Knoxville, Union (Nov. 2002)
TN, Knoxville, Virtue (May 2002) VE–Jean Richardson
TN, Lakeland, New Salem (Nov. 2005) VE–Cornelia Swain
TN, Lavinia, Cool Springs (CC) (May 2005) VE–Cornelia Swain
TN, Lawrenceburg, Lawrenceburg (May 2002) VE–Jean Grimsley
TN, Lebanon, Lebanon (Jan. 2006) VE–Roger Ricketts
TN, Lenior City, Lenior City (August 2002) VE–J. David Hester
TN, Lexington, Lexington First (Aug. 2003) VE–William Jones
TN, Lexington, Palestine (Apr. 2005) VE–Cornelia Swain
TN, Limestone, Philadelphia (July 2002) VE–Don Hubbard
TN, Loudon, Loudon (Aug. 2002) VE–J. David Hester
TN, Madisonville, Corntassel (July 2002) VE–Jean Richardson
TN, Manchester, Manchester (Jan. 2006) VE–Mark Barron, Debbie Shelton
TN, Martin, Martin (May 2004) VE–Marcine Cook
TN, Maryville, Clark’s Grove (Aug. 2002) VE–Gwen Roddye
TN, McKenzie, McKenzie (Aug. 2001) VE–Jean Garrett
TN, McKenzie, Pilgrim’s Rest (May 2005) VE–Cornelia Swain
TN, Memphis, Colonial (Jan. 2001) VE–Carol Scrivener
TN, Memphis, Highland Heights (Oct. 2002) VE–Fran Vickers
TN, Milan, Milan (Sept. 2001) VE–Fran Vickers
TN, Millington, Pleasant Union (Nov. 2005) VE–Cornelia Swain
TN, Mohawk, Mohawk (June 2002) VE (to be)–Howard Shipley
TN, Morristown, Dover (August 2002) VE–Johnny Watson
TN, Mt. Juliet, Cloyd’s (Aug. 2004) VE–William Jones
TN, Murfreesboro, Murfreesboro (Feb. 2001)
TN, Nashville, Brenthaven (Jan. 2004)
TN, Nashville, Madison First (Jun. 2005) VE–Samantha Hassell
TN, Nashville, Woodbine (Jan. 2002) VE–Jeff Stovall
TN, Newbern, Hurricane Hill (Jan. 2006) VE–Cornelia Swain
TN, Newbern, Newbern (Oct. 2004) VE–Fran Vickers
TN, Newbern, New Bethlehem (Apr. 2005) VE–Cornelia Swain
TN, Nolensville, Belleview (Jan. 2005) VEs–Susan Groce, Larry Guin, Tommy Jobe
TN, Nolensville, Jenkins (Apr. 2005) VEs–Susan Groce, Larry Guin, Tommy Jobe
TN, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge (Nov. 2002) VE–Jean Richardson
TN, Parsons, Parsons (Apr. 2005) VE–Cornelia Swain
TN, Ramer, Mt. Vernon (Feb. 2004) VE–Tiffany McClung
TN, Rutherford, Rutherford (Apr. 2005) VE–Cornelia Swain
TN, Santa Fe, Santa Fe (Jan. 2005) VEs–Jean Grimsley, Susan Groce, Sally Sain
TN, Savannah, Savannah (Feb. 2004) VE–Tiffany McClung
TN, Selmer, New Bethel (Apr. 2004) VE–Tiffany McClung
TN, Sharon, Sharon (Apr. 2005) VE–Cornelia Swain
TN, South Pittsburg, Richard City (June 2003) VE–Cliff Hudson
TN, South Pittsburg, South Pittsburg (Jan. 2004) VE–Butch Tolley
TN, Talbott, Talbott (2002) VE–Jane Greene
TN, Trenton, Davidson Chapel (Aug. 2004) VE–Fran Vickers
TN, Trezevant, Trezevant (May 2005) VE–Cornelia Swain
TN, Troy, Mt. Ararat (May 2005) VE–Cornelia Swain
TN, Troy, New Ebenezer (May 2005) VE–Jean Garrett
TN, Troy, Protemus (May 2005) VE–Cornelia Swain
TN, Troy, Troy (May 2005) VE–Cornelia Swain
TN, Union City, Antioch Union (May 2005) VE–Cornelia Swain
TN, Union City, Bethlehem (May 2005) VE–Cornelia Swain
TN, Union City, Union City (Mar. 2004) VE–Gary Carlton
TN, Winchester, Harmony (Apr. 2005) VEs–Mark Barren, Debbie Shelton
TN, Winchester, Winchester (Dec. 2004)–Jonathan Clark
TN, Yorkville, Yorkville (Apr. 2004) VE–Annetta Camp

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TX, Arlington, St. John (Jul. 2004) VE–Don Nunn
TX, Austin, Austin First (Aug. 2004)– J.P. Kessie
TX, Bedford, St. Timothy (Oct. 2003) VE–Glenda Foreman
TX, Burleson, St. Matthew (Apr. 2005) VEs–Freda and James Gilbert
TX, Denton, Denton (June 2000) VE–Don Nunn
TX, El Paso, El Paso (Mar. 2005)–Linda Glenn
TX, Fort Worth, St. Mark (Oct. 2003) VE–Glenda Foreman
TX, Houston, Houston (Jan. 2005)–Roger Ricketts
TX, Jefferson, Jefferson (Sept. 2003)
TX, Longview, Longview First (Aug. 2000)
TX, Longview, Pine Tree (Nov. 2005)VE–James and Freda Gilbert
TX, Lubbock, Lubbock (already in a discernment process before TTF) VE–Pat Driskell
TX, Marshall, Marshall (April 2001) VE–Rose Mary Magrill
TX, Olney, Olney (Nov. 2002) VE–Marilyn Watson
TX, Round Rock, Round Rock (Jun. 2005) VE–J.P. Kessie
TX, Troup, Concord (Jan. 2004) VE–Brian Martin
At present, there are still congregations beginning and completing the discernment process either throughour process or other structures. The General Assembly Council Revitalization committee has broadened
its focus to include all revitalization concerns of the Church and will be further focusing its work andconsidering the work of Touch the Future.
Touch the Future staff will continue to supply those churches accepting the invitation to begin a discernment
process with the resources they need, both human and material. Staff will also continue to publish the Touch
the Future newsletter as long as the GAC Revitalization Committee overseeing Touch the Future sees fit.
C. VISION ENABLERS
1. Training Event through the Web
Plans are being made to have a pilot program with the software Web 4M to hold video/audio
conferencing to provide training over the internet. Experimentation with this software may be done throughTTF with the regional training events for Vision Enablers. If this is done, Vision Enablers will be able to“meet” via their computers to take a “refresher” course or to be trained to lead their congregations throughthe discernment process.
2. Vision Enablers
Arkansas: Denise Adams, Brent Ballow, Shirley Hollabaugh, Ann Holley, Brenda Michaels, Lisa
Scott, Dwight Shanley, Gordon Warren, Jo Warren, Gaye Wood. Choctaw: Betty Jacob, Randy Jacob.
Columbia: Jean Grimsley, Susan Groce, Larry Guin, Tommy Jobe, Sally Sain, Wendell Trotter. Covenant:Loyce Estes, Brian Hayes, Sidney Milton, Rebecca Salisbury. Cullman: Dudley Brock, Pat Moore,
Howard Rodgers. Cumberland: Pat Butler, Mary Ann Cole, Rodney Harris, Pat Renner, Wally Renner,
Sam Romines, Annalee Watson, Vicki Watson. del Cristo: Theresa Martin, Tom Martin, Gwen Peterson.
East Tennessee: Jane Greene, Carolyn Harmon, J. David Hester, Don Hubbard, Jean Richardson, Gwen
Roddye, Howard Shipley, Johnny Watson. Grace: Detra Carter, Patricia Carter, Tim Davis, Jearl Hunley,
Darren Kennemer, Aaron McMillan, Margaret Russo, Jo Ann Shugert, Rich Shugert, Sidney Swindle,
Mark Weldon, Mike Wilkinson. Hope: Terry Herston, Richard Morgan, Scott Sealy. Missouri: Carla
Bellis, Jim Bellis, Jill Carr, Dave Crawford, Richard Plachte, Sandy Plachte. Murfreesboro: Mark Barron,
Michael Clark, Lanny Johnson, Sandi Johnson, Debbie Shelton. Nashville: Gene Gough, Samantha
Hassell, Carolyn Hoffman, Jan Marshall, Carol Miller, Jeff Stovall, Robert Truitt. North Central: Eduardo
Montoya, Debbie Shanks, Roy Shanks. Red River: Bud Averill, Roosevelt Baugh, Ray DeVries, Glenda
Foreman, Freda Gilbert, James Gilbert, John Godwin, Donald Nunn, L.G. Parkhurst, Norlan Scrudder,
Marilyn Watson. Robert Donnell: Pat Driskell, John David Hall, Norman Johnson, Jim Matthews, Gary
Robert Tubb, Fran Vickers. Tennessee-Georgia: Cliff Hudson, Sam Melton, Jeff Sledge, Butch Tolley,
Dale Watson, B.J. Wright, Joyce Wright. Trinity: Ann Allen, Mark Horner, Mark Hunker, J.P. Kessie, Geoff
Knight, Rose Mary Magrill, Brian Martin, Mark Mitchum. West Tennessee: Larry Blakeburn, Stephanie
Brown, Annetta Camp, Gary Carlton, Marcine Cook, George Estes, Jean Garrett, Helen Hamilton, Donna
Heflin, Robert Heflin, Tony Janner, William Jones, Lori Kleinjan, Brenda Laurence, Carol LeNeave, David
LeNeave, Andy McClung, Tiffany Hall McClung, Michael Qualls, Jim Ratliff, Carol Scrivener, Jerry
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D. COMMUNICATION
1. Newsletter
The seventh Touch the Future newsletter was sent to all household addresses on The Missionary
Messenger list in August 2006. It included articles from Andy McClung on the Savannah, Savannah,
TN, Church, from Mark McNeese on the Austin First, Austin, TX, Church, from Don Nunn on the St.
John, Arlington, TX, Church, and from Elinor Brown on the Web 4M pilot training program. It also
included an updated list of the Vision Enablers, an update of congregations featured in past newsletters, andcongregations in the discernment process. The tentative date for the eighth newsletter is November 2007.
2. Website
There have been major changes to the website. Pages of the site have been updated. There are stillseveral pages that need to be modified. The site is set up with three major sections: General Information
about TTF, The Process of TTF, and The Comprehensive Giving Campaign of TTF.
General Information about TTF answers questions such as “What is it?” “What is its purpose?” “Whatdoes its logo symbolize?” “Who are its staff members?” “What is a Vision Bearer?” and “What is a Vision
Enabler?” It also reports on two of the Vision Enabler Training Events.
The Process of TTF answers questions such as “What is discernment?” “What are the presbyteries doing?”“What are congregations doing?” How can I get discernment started in my presbytery?” “How can I get
discernment started in my congregation?” and “How do the goals of the presbytery, congregation and theGeneral Assembly relate to one another?”
Other programs Associated with TTF answers questions such as “What is the Capital Campaign School?”and “What is a Capital Campaign Consultant?”
The main page also allows persons to order a video tape, a discernment handbook, or to send email to the
Touch the Future office.
COMPREHENSIVE GIVING CAMPAIGN
E. WORK WITH CONSULTANT
Roger Ricketts has been working with the following congregations as a consultant in the area of acapital gifts campaign: Gadsden, Gadsden, AL (second phase work); Heartsong, Louisville, KY ($500,000);
Lebanon, Lebanon, TN ($2.3 million).
F. FINANCES
During 2006, Touch the Future continued to support the General Assembly’s priority goal ofrevitalizing presbyteries and congregations through a wholistic understanding of stewardship. The Boardof Stewardship 2006 payment of $31,608 covered $24,460 in 2006 expenses plus $7,148 on expenses from2005 not funded by the TTF loan. Plans are to continue the Touch the Future Discernment Process withthe hope that most of its expenses can be covered by contributions from the Board of Stewardship. The
following table details the expenditures, payments toward expenses, and loan amount as of year end 2006.
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EXPENSES
1999 & 2000
General Expenses		
Discernment Events		
Subtotal		

$35,505.74
40,939.31$76,445.05

2001
Discernment Assistant		
Office Supplies/Equipment		
Discernment Events		
Communication		
Subtotal		

$11,379.12
7,499.58
8,410.96
946.74$28,236.40

2002
Discernment Assistant		
Office Supplies/Equipment		
Discernment Events		
Communication		
Subtotal		

$11,720.64
9,785.92
13,616.16
4,284.84$39,407.56

2003
Giving Director		Discernment Assistant		
Office Supplies/Equipment Combined		
Regional Giving Coordinators		
Giving Travel		
Discernment Events		
Communication Combined		
Subtotal		

$62,018.00
11,547.00
20,367.63
35,000.00
17,993.37
15,965.47
84,899.12$247,790.59

2004
Giving Director—Salary		
Giving Director—Health Insurance		Giving Director—Travel		
Discernment Assistant		
Office Supplies/Equipment Combined		
Regional Giving Coordinators—Salaries		
Regional Giving Coordinators—Expense		
Regional Giving Events		
Discernment Events		
Communication—Giving		
Communication—Discernment		
Communication—Combined		
Loan Interest		
Subtotal		

$58,131.12
4,728.00
1,595.05
10,703.20
4,651.06
88,590.24
42,468.54
9,868.78
12,194.87
44,979.69
3,651.52
6,989.00
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Giving Director—Salary$28,615.56
Giving Director—Retirement
1,575.00
Giving Director—Health Insurance
2,975.00
Giving Director—Travel576.09Discernment Assistant
10,519.30
Office Supplies/Equipment Combined
2,278.27
Regional Giving Coordinators—Salaries 88,590.24
Regional Giving Coordinators—Expense 13,205.97
Communication—Combined
72,745.92
Loan Interest
38,726.59
Subtotal$259,807.94
2006
Discernment Assistant
Office Supplies/Equipment Combined
Communication—Newsletter
Loan Interest
Subtotal
Total Expenses

12,333.12
2,464.86
11,953.68
47,249.97$74,001.63$1,023,160.60

PAYMENTS ON EXPENSES

2000 Budget
2001 Budget
2002 Budget
2003 Budget
2004 Budget
2005 Budget
2006 Budget
Subtotal

Board of Stewardship$-40,939.31-51,742.14-43,407.56-39,000.00-37,000.00-48,000.00-31,608.26$(291,697.27)

Comprehensive Giving Campaign
2004 Gifts$-1,152.00
2005 Gifts-4,270.00
2005 Fees-1,500.00
2006 Fees-1,853.00
Subtotal$(8,775.00)
2006 Allocation
Subtotal

Our United Outreach

Total Payments* Due from Comprehensive Giving Campaign$-47,688.33$(47,688.33)$(348,160.60)$675,000.00

OTHER BOARD OF STEWARDSHIP SUPPORT
Discernment Director 2000
Discernment Director 2001
Discernment Director 2002
Discernment Director 2003
Discernment Director 2004

$46,890.00
48,767.00
52,242.00
52,426.00
53,856.00

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Discernment Director 2005
Discernment Director 2006** Total

2007

56,062.00
43,450.00$353,693.00* The General Assembly Council has an Endowment
Program Growth/Income Fund loan in the amount of$675,000 which funded the unrecovered expenses.
The balance on this loan at the end of 2006 was$675,000. The Our United Outreach allocationfor 2006 of $47,688.33 covered the $47,249.97
in 2006 interest on the loan plus $438.36 in other2006 expenses. For 2007-2011 the guaranteed OUO
allocation is $168,493. This allocation is expected
to cover the interest and principal repayment of theloan. The Board of Stewardship 2006 payment of$31,608.26 paid $24,460.03 in 2006 expenses plus
$7,147.96 on expenses from 2005 not funded by theloan. The Board of Stewardship hopes to cover any
2007 expenses related to the continuation of Touch
the Future Discernment and Communication.
** Represents the service of the Coordinator of
Stewardship as the Director of the Touch the Future
Discerment Process. (Based on 80% of personnel
costs for 2000-2005 and 60% of personnel costs for2006.)
With its annual payment toward Touch the Future expenses and the positioning of Elinor Swindle
Brown as the Director of Touch the Future, the Board has made a major commitment to the General
Assembly’s priority goals and to the future of the Church.

IV. FINANCIAL FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
A. PURPOSE
The second of three broad program areas of the work of the board is in financial foundation
development and management. The purpose of this program is as follows:
To secure a firm financial undergirding for the ongoing ministry of congregations and the agencies
of presbyteries, synods, and the General Assembly as they bear witness to the saving love of God, the graceof our Lord Jesus Christ, and the fellowship and communion of the Holy Spirit.
The Financial Foundation Program is reported in this section in general terms and more specificallyunder the headings V. Endowment Program, VI. Cash Funds Management Program, and X.A. Property andCasualty Insurance.
B. THE YEAR 2005
In financial terms the year 2006 was good. The Endowment Program’s Growth/Income Fundreceived contributions of $692,893 in addition to the $346,885 which was transferred from the Segregated
Assets Fund and provided interest and dividend income of $1,884,804. The Endowment Program’s Total
Return Fund received contributions of $245,089 in addition to the $156,410 which was transferred from the
Growth/Income Fund and provided $1,608,162 in total return. The CPC Investment Loan Program, Inc.
paid out $507,601 to the churches and agencies having funds in the program. This total was based on a rateconsistently higher than the rates received from most “on demand” money market accounts for the year.
Our United Outreach income totaled $2,735,391.
C. BOARD OF STEWARDSHIPThe Board of Stewardship ended 2006 with an unrestricted surplus of $1,597. During 2006,
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the priority goals adopted by the General Assembly, to fund increased stewardship education in recently
established congregations and/or congregations going through a redevelopment process and the work ofrevitalization through Touch the Future.
D. MANAGEMENT OF FUNDS
During 2006, there were no changes made in the firms managing the endowment and retirement
funds. At year end 2006, the security portfolio for the Endowment Program Growth/Income Fund wasunder the co-management of Missouri Valley Partners, Victory Capital Management, Metropolitan West
Asset Management, RREEF America II, and Templeton Institutional Foreign Equity Fund. The portfolio
for the Endowment Program Total Return Fund was under the co-management of Missouri Valley Partners,
NewSouth Capital Management, Victory Capital Management, RREEF America II, Templeton Institutional
Foreign Equity Fund, and Pacific Investment Management. All of the Retirement Program funds were
under the co-management of Missouri Valley Partners, NewSouth Capital Management, Victory CapitalManagement, Metropolitan West Asset Management, Pacific Investment Management, RREEF America II,
and Templeton Institutional Foreign Equity Fund.
The church loan portion of the endowment portfolio and the investments of the CPC Investment
Loan Program, Inc. were under the management of board staff. Gerber/Taylor Associates continues toprovide independent analysis and evaluation of the performance of Victory, MetWest, PIMCO, RREEF
America II, NewSouth, Templeton, and Missouri Valley.

V. ENDOWMENT PROGRAM
Since 1836, the board and its corporate predecessors have sought to be faithful trustees of thefunds given into their hands to provide a permanent financial foundation for the work of congregations,presbyteries, synods, and General Assembly agencies. The work of the Endowment Program is the oldest
responsibility of the board and fulfills a portion of that task to which all Cumberland Presbyterians arecalled: “Christian stewardship acknowledges that all of life and creation is a trust from God, to be used forGod’s glory and service.”—Confession of Faith for Cumberland Presbyterians 6:10.
A. COMMUNICATIONThe Endowment Program report for 2005 was distributed to all endowment program participants,
general assembly board members, churches, and individual contributors.
Agencies, other participants, and interested parties received quarterly detailed reports on thepostings to all their endowments. With the addition of names supplied by the agencies during the year, thenumber of persons receiving these reports continued to expand. In addition, special reports were made asrequested.
B. ASSETS, INVESTMENT MIX, AND PERFORMANCE
1. Assets and Investment Mix Growth/Income FundThe assets of the Endowment Program’s Growth/Income Fund totaled $41,245,133 for 2006 at
market value.
For 2006, the assets consisted of $35,065,585 under the management of Missouri Valley, Victory,
MetWest, RREEF America II, and Templeton and $6,171,984 in the Church Loan Program. The following
table gives a breakdown of the investment mix of the total assets:
GROWTH/INCOME INVESTMENT MIX
00.4% Cash.................................................. $ 147,020
00.6% Interest/Dividends Receivable................ 234,190
00.0% Other Receivables.............................................. 0
Securities & Investments
11.8% Cash/Cash Equivalents........................ 4,861,210
17.4% Treasuries/Government Obligations.... 7,175,808
20.7% Corporate Bonds.................................. 8,535,532
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15.0% Real Estate Investment Trusts...............6,167,905
10.9% International Stocks..............................4,504,821
14.4% Notes Receivable................................ 5,995,580
Total.............................................................$41,237,570
2. Close out of the Segregated Assets Fund
In June 2006, Bethel College withdrew $474,222 in non-permanent endowments. In December
2006, at the request of the Trustees, the Board of Stewardship transferred to the college all endowments
for which the board was not specifically named the trustee. This involved the transfer of 87 separate
endowments totaling $4,076,346. The transfer was requested on November 29, 2006 and completed on
December 14th.
At the end of August 2006, all of Bethel’s segregated funds were, in fact, invested in the Growth/
Income fund. With the completion of the transfer to the college on December 14th, the Segregated Assets
Fund was closed and the remaining $2,548,878 in college endowments was transferred to the Growth/
Income Fund.
3. Assets and Investment Mix Total Return FundOn October 1, 2004, the Endowment Program initiated a new Total Return Fund to provide an
option for certain endowments that are not restricted to expenditures of realized interest and dividend
income. The assets of the Endowment Program’s Total Return Fund totaled $10,427,626 for 2006 at market
value.
For 2006, the assets consisted of $10,380,438 under the management of Missouri Valley, NewSouth,
Victory, PIMCO, RREEF America II, and Templeton and $47,188 in other assets. The following table givesa breakdown of the investment mix of the total assets:
TOTAL RETURN INVESTMENT MIX
00.30% Cash............................................... $25,52600.2% Interest/Dividends Receivable................ 25,094
00.0% Other Receivables............................................ 0
Securities & Investments
06.0% Cash/Cash Equivalents....................... 624,017
15.0% Corporate Bonds............................... 1,556,279
42.3% Common Stocks................................ 4,404,992
09.8% Real Estate Investment Trusts............ 1,022,886
26.4% International Stocks......................... 2,747,170
Total............................................................ $10,405,964
4. Performance of Growth/Income Fund
The Endowment Program Growth/Income Fund generated $1,884,804 in income during 2006. The
largest amount of income came from the assets invested at year end in fixed income securities and equities.
Income from this portion was $1,536,712 (81% of total income generated by 86% of total assets). Churchloans which, with cash reserves for future loans and distributions of earned income, comprised 14% ofassets in 2006 brought in $348,092 (19% of total income).
Growth/Income Fund investment management fees totaled $150,471 for 2006. Other expenses
were $28,020 for a total of $178,492, equal to 43/100ths of one percent of the net year end assets of$40,926,274.
Growth/Income earnings paid and payable to agencies totaled $1,371,388 for 2006. (Additional
income of $334,924 for 2006 was reinvested in endowments in accordance with the trust agreements.)
When comparing the performance of the Endowment Program with other funds it is important tokeep in mind the various components included in the reported rates: interest and dividend income, realized
capital gains/losses, and unrealized capital gains/losses due to the difference between the current market
value of investments and their original cost or market value in previous reports.
At year end 1994, the Endowment Program changed its accounting practices. In previous years, allinvestments (bonds or shares of stock) were carried at their original cost without any adjustment for current
market value (which at year end 1993 exceeded the cost by $1,686,947). On December 31, 1994, all assets(with the exception of church loans) were converted to market value and the various endowment fundbalances adjusted pro rata. This change was made to provide equitable accounting whenever the principalof endowments handled under terms of an Investment Management Service Agreement are withdrawn.

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An additional change was made in 1997 providing for quarterly adjustments to market value which allow
for withdrawal of principal throughout the year.
Investment funds typically report their total rates of return. A total rate of return includes the effectof the fluctuation in market value of the various investments together with all realized/accrued income andcapital gains/losses generated as investments are sold for more/less than their original cost. Because of the
impact of fluctuation in market value, the total rate of return for any given year may be positive or negative.
Such total rates of return are important indicators of a fund’s overall performance. However, the rate of
crucial importance for the Growth/Income Fund relates to the amount of income (interest and dividends)
which it generates since for the endowments in this fund only income is available for support of the various
ministries for which these endowments are established. This Rate of Income Paid Out is distinct from Total
Rate of Return.
5. Rate of Income Paid Out by Growth/Income FundThe rate at which income was paid out to participants in the Growth/Income Fund for 2006 was
4.05% as compared with 4.20% for 2005, 4.01% for 2004, 4.40% for 2003, 4.45% for 2002, 4.60% for2001, 4.82% for 2000, 4.67% for 1999, 4.77% for 1998, 5.07% for 1997, 4.81% for 1996, 5.44% for 1995,
5.22% for 1994, 5.53% for 1993, 6.09% for 1992, 6.38% for 1991 and 7.78% for 1990.
6. Total Rate of Return for the Growth/Income Fund
During 1999, data on the ten year performance of the Loan Program was furnished to Gerber/Taylor
to be incorporated in their reports on the total return of the Growth/Income Fund. The following table gives
the annualized rates of return as contained in their report for year end 2006:
			PERIODPERIOD		
PERIOD.PERIOD			
01/01/06
01/01/02		
01/01/97.09/00/81
			
12/31/06
12/31/06		
12/31/06.12/31/06
Investment Managers.....11.5%................ 7.2%............................... 8.4%..................11.5%
Loan Program.................5.4%.................. 5.3%............................... 5.7%..................N/ATotal Portfolio ...............10.6%................ 7.0%............................... 7.9%..................N/A
7. Performance of Total Return Fund
The Endowment Program Total Return Fund generated $1,608,162 in total return consisting of$296,287 in interest/dividends, $1,079,175 in unrealized gain on investments, and $232,700 in realized gain
on investments.
Total Return Fund expenses including fees paid to the investment managers totaled $65,900 for
2006, equal to 63/100ths of one percent of the net year end assets of $10,399,287.
Total Return Fund payments made and payable to agencies totaled $339,402 for 2006. (An additional$47,550 was withdrawn from the various endowments in accordance with the trust agreements.)
The total rate of return on this fund includes the effect of the fluctuation in market value of thevarious investments together with all realized/accrued income and capital gains/losses generated as
investments are sold for more/less than their original cost. Because of the impact of fluctuation in market
value, the total rate of return for any given year may be positive or negative. Such total rates of return areimportant indicators of a fund’s overall performance.
8. Total Rate of Return for Total Return Fund
Gerber/Taylor provides the report on the total return of the Endowment Program Total ReturnFund. The following table gives the annualized rates of return as contained in their report for year end 2006
(Note: the numbers for the five-year and ten-year periods will be provided as the fund reaches these periods
in its existence):				PERIOD		
PERIOD		
PERIOD						
01/01/06		
01/01/02		
01/01/97		
				
12/31/06		
12/31/06		
12/31/06		
Investment Managers		
18.9%.............................. N/A............................... N/A
9. Graphs
The graphs which follow provide a fifty-year-plus picture of the growth of the Endowment Program
and ten-year details of its assets, gifts, and earnings. Even with the 2006 drop in net gifts/transfers dueto the payment of $4,550,568 to Bethel College, the overall corpus went up slightly due to the reinvested/
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GROWTH/INCOME, SEGREGATED& TOTAL RETURN NET ASSETSTOTAL CORPUSMILLIONS OF DOLLARS
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006

38.05341.14842.45745.18445.20544.22748.38950.91552.28351.673

TEN-YEARCOMPARISON OF GIFTSGROWTH/INCOME, SEGREGATED& TOTAL RETURNTOTAL GIFTSMILLIONS OF DOLLARS
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006

2.709
.924
1.679
1.587
1.031
1.321
.885
2.575
1.255
.984

TEN-YEAR COMPARISONEARNINGSPAID TO AGENCIESGROWTH/INCOME & TOTAL RETURNEARNINGS PAID *MILLIONS OF DOLLARS
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006

1.281
1.286
1.316
1.400
1.400
1.365
1.377
1.401
1.813
1.710

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2007* Numbers do not include the earnings reinvested in the various endowments in accordance with trust
agreements and/or agency instructions. Earnings reinvested in the Growth/Income Fund for 2006 were$334,924.
C. ENDOWMENT PROGRAM LOANS
Historical Review
Through investing up to 40% of the assets of the Endowment Program in the witness of the Church,
the message of good news concerning Christ is strengthened both in the United States and overseas. A
recent survey of old files in the Historical Foundation and in the vault of the Board of Stewardship reveals
the important role played by this aspect of the investment policy. Over the past fifty-plus years (1944to 2000), 783 loans have been made to congregations, presbyteries, and synods. Through these loans,$27,270,128 has been provided in financing for expansion of facilities and extension of witness.
A look at the different periods during which loans have been made provides a picture of growing
endowments (and of post World War II inflation!).
PERIOD		

LOANS

1944-49		
1950-59		
1960-69		
1970-79		
1980-89		
1990-00		

35
171
208
166
101
102

TOTAL LOANEDAVERAGE$ 145,755		
1,360,441		
3,056,891		
3,609,084		
4,349,120		
14,440,837		

$ 4,164
7,955
14,697
21,74143,061
141,577

Down through the years, donors to endowments found satisfaction in the knowledge that the prudent
investment of their gifts strengthened not only the work of the particular churches, institutions, and causes
which they designated to receive the income but also the broader witness of the Church.
D. OTHER CHURCH LOANS
Although not a part of the Endowment Program, there are two other sources available to the board
for investment in loans to churches.
1. Revolving Church Loan FundThis fund was established through gifts to the “Into the Nineties” Capital Gifts Campaign and allinterest earned by the loans is added to the fund to increase the amount available for loans. There were
fourteen loans from the Revolving Church Loan Program at the end of 2006 totaling $239,385. In therevolving church loan account, there was also cash in the amount of $84,337, bringing the total of the fundto $323,722. Four new loans were made in 2006 totaling $89,000.
The rate of interest for revolving loans made during 2006 was based on the loan rate established by
the CPC Investment Loan Program at the beginning of each quarter. The maximum available for a single
loan is $30,000, amortized over five years.
2. Cole Church Loan FundThis fund was established through the generosity of Lavenia Campbell Cole, a member of the
Trinity Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth, Texas. The purpose of the fund is to provide
loans at low interest rates to Cumberland Presbyterian churches “that have the potential for growth anddevelopment by increasing their ministry to the community in which they reside through the availability ofadditional money.” Applications are available upon request.
Loans from the fund must have the approval of both the Board of Stewardship and the Board ofMissions. There is no established limit for the amount that may be loaned. Loans must, however, be repaid
within five years. Currently there is no Cole loan in effect as of year end 2006. There is $307,868 in cashin the fund.
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1. General Impressions“Committed for the Centuries” is a continuing emphasis of the board which has been temporarily
reduced in priority in order to devote time to providing training and resources to the regional planned giving
coordinators. “Committed for the Centuries” has met with good response where it has been presented. The
notebook of resources continues to be in demand. Regional planned giving coordinators and board staff
have been instrumental in the development of new congregational programs.
Almost every church in which a presentation has been made has received a bequest at some timeand in some form. However, no church has actively encouraged such bequests. Church sessions respondpositively to a presentation aimed at strengthening the financial base of congregational ministries. In many
instances pastors are enthusiastic supporters of the concept of congregational endowments and delighted
with the presentation. In almost all instances, pastors are generally supportive. In only a few instances, dopastors appear to fear such a program. The potential is great.
2. Communication Resources
To help churches develop their own congregational endowment programs, the following materials
have been produced.
Basic
Committed for the Centuries is the basic piece for communication of the program. It emphasizes theimportance of endowments for the future of the congregation, the need for policies, and for planning.
Sample resolutions and uses for endowments are also included.
Why Planned Giving & Church Endowments? Opportunities for Cumberland Presbyterians is aCorel 9 Presentation CD which can be played on computers with Windows 95 or higher. Throughcolor slides, it makes the case for an emphasis on planned giving & church endowments. The slides
can also be supplied in black & white in booklet form.
Encouraging Bequests and Planned Gifts is an extension and amplification of “Why Planned Giving?”
and focuses specifically on what is needed in consideration of an endowment program for yourchurch. It too is available in CD (color) or booklet (black & white).
Supplementary
Financing the Future: Why an Endowment Program for Our Church? is a bulletin insert which
combines the Preface of this handbook with the information on page 9.
Of Barns and Banks and Brokerages: A Brief Bible Study on Accumulated Assets is a bulletin insert
containing the study on pages 6 and 7 of this handbook. A color version is available on a Corel 9
Presentation CD which can be played on computers with Windows 95 or higher.
Committed for the Centuries: What Is an Endowment? is a bulletin insert which combines the themefrom the back cover of this handbook with information on page 8.
Union Valley Cumberland Presbyterian Church Endowment Fund gives a simple example of how acongregational endowment program may be communicated to the members.
Every Member Endowment gives an example of the way in which an Every Member Endowment can becommunicated and promoted within a congregation. The example includes an annual report to thecongregation on its endowment program.
Five Questions You Should Ask focuses on opportunities for persons to make planned gifts to thecongregation from their accumulated assets for the support of its endowment program.
How Can I Make a Gift? Or, Gifts Come in Different Shapes and Sizes is a Corel 9 Presentation CD which
can be played on computers with Windows 95 or higher. Using the analogy of a bouquet of flowers,
the color slides address the advantages and disadvantages of a variety of giving opportunities:
outright gifts, revocable gift agreements, charitable gift annuities, deferred gift annuities, life estate
contracts, life insurance, pension funds, and wills/bequests. These slides can also be supplied inblack & white in booklet form.
How Your Home Can Help Our Church Home is a Corel 9 Presentation CD which can be played oncomputers with Windows 95 or higher. It provides examples of how a gift of a member’s residence,vacation home, or rental home can benefit both the giver and provide financial support for the workof a congregtion’s ministry.
Giving & Receiving describes the Cumberland Presbyterian Gift Annuity Program and the ways in whichgift annuities can serve the needs of members and contribute to the financial foundation of the

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congregation.
Estate Planning Form provides a systematic form for use in collecting information and making decisions
relative to a member’s last will and testament.
Remembering is an Act of Faith is a brochure to encourage memorial and honor gifts to your endowment
program.
Is there room under your tree for a year end gift to our Church Endowment Fund? is a brochure topromote year end giving and includes specific examples of different types of gifts.
The Last Teaching Moment in your witness to the grace of Jesus Christ in your life is ... Final, Free
& Future is a bulletin insert to remind members of the opportunity of making their last will andtestaments into statements about the importance of their congregation in their lives of faith andservice. (Its four pages are shown in reduced form on the facing page.)
Other
Endowment Program Annual Report is the Board of Stewardship’s annual report to all congregations,
General Assembly agencies, and individuals who are interested in the services for trust andinvestment management offered by the Board through its Endowment Program. It describes the
program, summarizes administrative procedures, states the investment policy, and reports on annual
return, investments, and endowment funds. Appendices provide additional information including
a work sheet for planning the particulars of an endowment trust agreement.
3. Planned Gifts Emphasis During Family Week in May
The board is still in process of preparing materials for use during Family Week in May of eachyear. These materials will be designed for complementary use with the Family Week materials provided by
the Board of Christian Education. It is hoped that this may become a joint effort of the Board of Christian
Education and the Board of Stewardship. The experience of other churches has shown May to be an
particularly excellent month for emphasis on wills as a means of planned giving.
F. REGIONAL PLANNED GIVING COORDINATORS
1. History
In 1993, the 163rd General Assembly commended the Board of Stewardship for “its vision indeveloping a program of planned giving in local congregations” and urged congregations “to be open to thisnew program and to take advantage of the assistance being offered” by the Board.
Further, it adopted recommendations to:Approve a church-wide annual emphasis on planned gifts as a complementary part of the observationof the Family Week focus provided by the Board of Christian Education during May of each year; andUrge each congregation to recognize the importance of promoting planned gifts as a part of its
overall nurture of Christian stewardship among its members.
In response to the 1993 action, staff of the Board of Stewardship have made presentations to morethan 130 congregations on the need to development congregational endowments and encourage planned
giving by church members.
In 1997, the 167th General Assembly approved the recommendations of the General AssemblyCouncil to designate $30,000 in Our United Outreach funds to aid the Board of Stewardship in partneringwith the presbyteries of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church to implement Regional Planned Giving
Coordinators.
At year end 2006, there were three Regional Planned Giving Coordinators: Carolyn Harmon, anelder in the Cedar Hill Church, Greeneville, Tennessee, serving the Presbytery of East Tennessee and theTennessee-Georgia Presbytery; Dara Jones, an elder in the Manchester Church, Manchester, Tennessee,
serving the Tennessee Synod (presbyteries of Columbia, Murfreesboro, and Nashville); and Gaye Wood, amember of the Calico Rock Church, Calico Rock, Arkansas, serving the presbyteries of Arkansas, Missouri,
Red River, and Trinity.
Through these regional coordinators education concerning the stewardship opportunities in planned
giving has been made readily accessible to 375 churches.
Regional coordinators are employed and their salaries paid by their respective presbyteries. They
are the living links of a partnership between the General Assembly and their presbyteries and they join in
the semi-annual meetings of the Board of Stewardship and the biennial meetings of the North American
Conference on Christian Philanthropy. In this partnership, the cost of their materials, travel, and continuing
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the purpose.
Beginning with the 2000 budget year, the Board of Stewardship allocated an additional $15,000 forplanned giving. This budget allocation was made on the strength of a new endowment received as a resultof a bequest from Lavenia Campbell Cole, an elder in the Trinity Church, Fort Worth, Texas. Lavenia was
a firm believer that church members should be encouraged to give generously of all their resources so that
the Cumberland Presbyterian Church might grow in its ministry of love and service to all the world.
These additional funds are being used in a variety of ways. One specific use is to bring pastors of
newly formed churches to the North American Conference on Christian Philanthropy in order to further the
General Assembly’s priority goal of developing new congregations.
It is our prayer that God will bless the work of encouraging Cumberland Presbyterians to give
generously to enhance the future ministry of all our churches.
2. Planned Giving Restricted Funds
The activity in the Planned Giving Restricted Fund for the year 2006 was as follows:
Beginning Balance................................ $170,156
Our United Outreach................................. 28,635
Personnel....................................................-3,380
Travel/Materials/Education.................... -10,251
Ending Balance..................................... $185,160
It is the board’s hope that there will be seven to eight planned giving coordinators in service by theyear 2010. Future income from Our United Outreach and the funds included in the ending balance, above,
represent the financial resources to make this hope a reality.
G. BIENNIAL LISTING OF ENDOWMENTS
The following list of 800 funds reflects the continuing witness of persons and organizations who createdthem as one aspect of their Christian stewardship. Balances are for December 31st of 2005 and 2006. In
1980, there were 270 endowments. During the 1980s 164 new funds were created, during the 1990s another289, and during the 2000s 77 (net of 164 new endowments and 87 endowments withdrawn by BethelCollege in 2006). For 2005 and 2006 there were 57 new * endowments including:
Bethel College— Francis A. Hobgood Trust 25%; Joiner Ministerial Scholarship;
Board of Christian Education— Bennett & Mildred Brown for CE; Jill Davis Carr Leadership Development;
Carl Cook Outdoor Ministry; Don & Jane Hubbard for CE;
Board of Missions— Paul & Geneva Richards Memorial; Buddy & Bevery Stott; Colombian University
Scholarships; Reverend & Mrs. Tadao Yoshizaki Memorial;
Commission on the Ministry— Roosevelt & Ruth Baugh; Ministers Conference;
Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home— Donnie Curry Davis Memorial; Bruce & Margaret Dalrymple;
Maury Headden; Mrs. Lucille (Lucy) Mast; Martha Sue Parr; Martha Amy Putnam;
Cumberland Presbyterian Publication Board— Pat White;
Historical Foundation— Don & Jane Hubbard Heritage Fund; Cliff & Jill Hudson; F.P. (Jake) Waits
Heritage Fund;
Memphis Theological Seminary— Richard M. & Martha Carol Barker Scholarship; James Covington
Scholarship; Louis E. & Millie Coats Gholson; Bettye & Dick Hendrix Scholarship; Dr. Alfred
Hill Scholarship; Cardelia Howell-Diamond Scholarship; Francis A. Hobgood Trust 25%; Don &Jane Hubbard for MTS; Randall Leslie; Joiner Ministerial Scholarship; C.S. Lewis & His Friends
Lecture; Hubert W. Morrow PAS; Hudson & Robbie C. Roseberry; Robert E. Shelton Scholarship;
Dorothea Synder; Lamar & Ellen Wilson Memorial; Robert Lee Truax Jr Award;
Office of the General Assembly— Robert & Olene Rush;
Congregations— Jane & Ed Chapman; Francis A. Hobgood 50%; CPC of Marshall, Marshall, Texas—
Ewing Chapel Cemetery; Saint Luke CPC (Texas)—Memorial Fund;Calico Rock CPC, Calico Rock, Arkansas—Mildred B. Curless Danielson; Dixie Jennings Gray; Ernie
Horton Gray; Joann Smith Hudson; James & Ariel Utt-Landrus; Pietro “Pete” Pino; Wayland-Seay;
Wayne & Gaye Wood;
Presbyteries— Crystal Springs Camp—Fred Ramsey; Red River Presbytery—Camp; Red River
Presbytery—C.E. Staff; and Trinity Presbytery—Saint Paul & Saint Paul Interest.

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BETHEL COLLEGE

DALE & VERNA ALEXANDER MEMORIALJIM ALEXANDER SCHOLARSHIPALLSBORO CPC
O.C. ARMITAGE, JR.
J.E. ASH MEMORIAL
ANNIE AUSTINDAISY J. BARGER & LENA J. DAVISMARY YANDELL BASS
CLIFFORD & CAROLYN BATEMANGRACE JOHNSON BEASLEY
GRACE JOHNSON BEASLEY MEMORIAL
HERMAN OSTEEN BEASLEY MEMORIALBEECH GROVE CPC
BETHEL COLLEGE LIBRARY ENDOWMENTBETHEL COLLEGE MINISTERIAL SCHOL.
BETHEL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPBETHEL CPC, COLUMBIA PRESBYTERYBROECKSIE N. CUMMINGS BOAZ
MYRTLE BOULDIN LIBRARY ENDOWMENTBOYETT TRUSTREV. & MRS. C.L. BRUINGTON LIBRARY
FRED BRYSONDAVIS O. & GLADYS BRYSON EDUC. 50%
B.F. & CATHERINE BUCHANAN SCHOL.
RAYMON & ELIZABETH BURROUGHSMILDRED CHANDLER ENDOWMENT FUNDWALTER & SARAH CHESNUTLAVENIA CAMPBELL COLE ANNUITY END.
LAVENIA CAMPBELL COLE TRUST 20%
CHARLENE WILLIS COLLIER
HUBERT & DORTHA COVINGTONVAUGHN CRAWFORD
BILL & ANNIE B. CULVER
CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERY SCHOLARSHIPBROECK CUMMINGSGILLIE MERTIS DAVIESMARY ELBERTA DAVIS MEMORIAL
DEAN’S FACULTY DEVELOPMENT
J. CLAUD & MARY L. DICKINSON FUND
MARY L. & CLAUD DICKINSON EDUC.
REV. & MRS. WALTER E. DILLOW MEM.
CLARA DISHMAN SCIENCE LECTURESHIPWINIFRED M. DIXON ENDOWMENTC. RAY DOBBINS LECTURE
LOYCE S. ESTES
H.B. EVANS ENDOWMENTWILLIAM KENT FORD SCHOLARSHIPGEORGE A. FORESTER MEMORIALROBERT & EDNA FORESTERPAULINE FOSTER MEMORIALELIZABETH FRAZIER ENDOWED SCHOL.
JACK & EVVIE FREEMAN TRUSTMARY ELIZABETH FULTS LIBRARY END.
VAUGHN & MARY E. FULTS MIN. SCHOL.
GADSDEN AREA CHURCHES TRUSTBEN M. GAINES TRUSTMcADOW GAM SCHOLARSHIP

2005

39,30966,284
1,289
81,2506,702
49,21417,006
6,978
4,775
41,86914,781
36,953
4,745
2,376
9,403
14,401
1,701
40,30913,497
29,913
9,993
66,52536,32534,221
36,97962,1282,826
66,27016,14387,017
5,762
22,016
13,05910,781
14,129139,562
7,391
4,137
6,746
383,465
21,22821,71442,61914,124
1,214
655
23,72644,57518,742
15,5501,535
17,464
17,40033,763
13,956
197,193
16,747

2007
2006

6,971
17,687

15,37438,434

1,769
31,112
10,39437,782

68,927
16,79011,266

7,017
398,840
22,07944,32818,165
35,117

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15,010
GENERAL ENDOWMENT BETHEL COLLEGE
923,803
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
68,737
JAMES & FREDA GILBERT
17,798ESTON & MARY GARRETT
11,448GOLDSBY-GARRETT SCHOLARSHIP
78,721JOEY LEDFORD GOLF		
HARRISON & FANNIE GOODMAN
22,730
GREENSBURG CPC MEMORIAL SCHOL.
6,833
GLENN GRIFFIN ENDOWMENT 33%
32,732
PHILIP CHARLES HALL
32,944
CLAY & LORRAINE HARGIS
17,694
FENNER HEATHCOCK MEMORIAL FUND
70,059ROY HICKMAN & RUTH HUGHES HICKMAN
36,738* FRANCIS A. HOBGOOD TRUST 25%
28,766
HODGES MINISTERIAL SCHOLARSHIP
10,924
GEORGE & LOTTIE M. HUTCHINS TRUST
235,811JULIA PATTERSON IRBY SCHOLARSHIP
54,581
DR. P.F. JOHNSON MEMORIAL END.
52,141ROBERT A. & JO.S. JOHNSON (BC)48,847* JOINER MINISTERIAL SCHOLARSHIP
5,650
MA JONES MEMORIAL
10,979JULIE FUND
11,034
TOM W. KELLEY EDUCATION FUND
19,811
REV. E.R. & FOREST LADD MEMORIAL
2,219
ROBERT F. & JANE L. LITTLE (BC)22,394DELLA CAMPBELL LOWRIE 20%
332,892
DESSA JANE MANUEL SCHOLARSHIP 50%
157,572
RUBYE JOHNSON MAY MEMORIAL 50%
5,573
JULIA McCASLIN SCHOLARSHIP
86,190
THERON McCLOUD MEM. SCHOLARSHIP
8,219
ALBERT & BELLE McDONALD TRUST
423,193
CLIFF McELROY MEMORIAL TRUST
12,235JEAN PARK McGUIRE ENDOWMENT
31,897
GEORGIA McILWAIN
4,885
McKINLEY & BARNETT FAMILIES 33%
459,759
NYTA MILLER SCHOLARSHIP
6,281
NELL MILLER SCHOLARSHIP
2,822
MINISTERIAL SCHOLARSHIP END. 60%
110,921
MONTCLAIR PROPERTY TRUST
69,566JESSE MOODY CHAIR OF MATHMATICS
16,665PEARL FLORENCE MOORE MEM. SCHOL.
442,466
MARY E. MOREFIELD MEMORIAL END.60%
6,751
JOE MORRIS SCHOLARSHIP
11,815
PAT & BERT OWEN ENDOWMENT
1,034
MAX & ETHEL MIZE PARKER SCHOL.
18,297
PARKS SCHOLARSHIP (E.E.PARKS)
25,872
D.W. PERRY BIBLE LECTURE FUND
6,817
S.Q. PROCTOR MINISTERIAL SCHOL.
10,871
WINDELL & FLORENCE REED SCHOL.
25,981NANCY D. REEDER SCHOLARSHIP
17,777AGNES D. RICHARDSON ENDOWMENT FUND
8,607
MAGGIE COX & WILL F. ROBERTSON MEM
1,701
PAULINE RUCKER MEMORIAL
3,866
REV. & MRS. J. HOWARD SCOTT MEM.
9,175
HANNIBAL SEAGLE BIBLE CHAIR
78,991
ABEY HOUSTON & CLARA SMITH
3,978
ESTHER M. SMITH TRUST
6,398
MARTHA S. & W. HORACE SNIPES SCH.
1,748

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15,612

7,107
34,04572,86838,21029,919245,265
54,232
5,877
20,6052,308
23,805346,239
163,890

440,160
13,2506,560
2,935
115,368

19,031
11,307
8,952
4,022
9,818
6,655
1,818

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W.B. & LYDIA SNIPES
L.D. & DATHEL JONES STACEY TRUSTANNIE & MALCOM STEPHENSELMER STEWARTEVA JANE STEWART TRUST 50%
ADAM & HANNAH STRASSERROY STUCKER SCHOLARSHIP 50%
RICHARD SWAIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPABRAHAM TOM
L.C. WADDLEGRACE WALKER
WEIGEL BIBLE CLASS
O.C. & CHARLOTTE WELLSANNIE B. WILLIAMS STUDENT LOAN
STEWART WILLIAMS MEMORIAL
KEMMONS & DOROTHY WILSONEDITH E. WITTE SCHOLARSHIP
J.C. WOMACK ENDOWMENT FUND
MAXIE & WILL YOUNG LECTURESBETHEL COLLEGE
Endowment

6,632
3,466
17,558109,923
53,86962,16745,52520,897
5,435
18,23633,388
9,009
79,706
1,963
2,420
13,956
8,503
7,370
14,7406,774,417

BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION2005

PAUL ALLEN ENDOWMENT FOR CE
7,143
GRACE JOHNSON BEASLEY MEMORIAL
7,478* BENNETT & MILDRED BROWN FOR CE
21,931CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MID-CENTURY
215,963
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SEASON END.
153,471* CARL COOK OUTDOOR MINISTRY END.
727
LAVENIA CAMPBELL COLE ANNUITY END.
30,988* JILL DAVIS CARR - LEADERSHIP DEV. 		
CONSULTANT TRAINING FUND
48,634
C.P. YOUTH CONFERENCE
106,386
H. HAROLD DAVIS ENDOWMENT FUND
141,873
JACK W. FERGUSON JR CE ENDOWMENT
5,679
IRA & RAE GALLOWAY FOR CE
12,319LOUISE ADAMS HEATHCOCK MEMORIAL
7,053
JOHN GILBERT HORSLEY-YOUTH LEADERS
8,485* DONALD & JANE HUBBARD END. FOR CE
6,172
INTO THE NINETIES FOR CE
238,070
REVEREND GAYLE J. KEOWN FOR CE
2,924
EARL KING MEMORIAL
5,692
VIRGINIA MALCOM CHRISTIAN EDUC.
98,748WESLEY & JACKIE MATTONEN
29,821DAVID & MARY McGREGOR CE
7,765
JAMES D. McGUIRE ENDOWMENT FOR CE
9,699
HOWELL G. & MARTHA JO MIMS CPYC
7,521
MORRIS & RUTH PEPPER FOR CE
44,522
BILL & HAZEL PHALAN ENDOWMENT
12,475
CLAUDETTE HAMBY PICKLE CE END.
13,844
PUBLISHING HOUSE ENDOWMENT 33%
99,364
DR. & MRS. E.K. REAGIN ENDOWMENT
49,176
JODI HEARN RUSH
5,451
REV. RUSTY RUSTENHAVEN YOUTH MIN.
11,800JEFF & ANGIE SLEDGE ENDOWMENT
1,481
JOHN W. SPEER ENDOWMENT FOR CE
16,876CORNELIA SWAIN ENDOWMENT FOR CE
13,339IRVIN & ANNIE MARY SWAIN END.
17,254FRANK & LINDA WARD ENDOWMENT (CE)12,826

2007

56,02947,35021,7359,370

2,616,394
2006

7,840
7,772
22,867
224,465
161,461
994
32,208
1,285
50,754
115,432
148,1136,146
12,804
7,330
9,338
6,731
247,441
3,218
5,916
102,636
30,995
18,69012,281
13,032
46,482
12,967
16,071
107,532
51,165
5,718
12,265
1,603
17,54014,591
18,18914,126

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CLARK WILLIAMSON MEMORIALHELEN WIMAN MEMORIALYOUNG ADULT MINISTRY ENDOWMENTCHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Endowment

3,120
35,757
3,508
16,4201,531,755

BOARD OF MISSIONS2005

CHURCH LOAN
CHURCH LOAN FUND-GENERAL
1,174,860
McKENZIE ENDOWMENT
36,261
HOME MISSIONSADVANCE IN MISSIONS TRUST FUND
379,216MISSIONS & EVANGELISM ENDOWMENT
98,492GRACE JOHNSON BEASLEY MEMORIAL
32,269GRACE BEASLEY-SMALL RURAL CHURCH
43,601BENNETT & MILDRED BROWN TRUST
23,455DAVID BROWN ENDOWMENT
8,767
CPW LEADERSHIP TRUST FUND
50,444LAVENIA CAMPBELL COLE ANNUITY END.
53,622LAVENIA COLE TESTAMENTARY TR. 25%
308,005
LAVENIA CAMPBELL COLE TRUST 20%
19,029ROUINE VODRA COLEMAN ENDOWMENT
1,130
WINIFRED M. DIXON ENDOWMENT
50,238JOSEPH B. DUNGY ENDOWMENT
78,492LOUISE & SAM R. ESTES ENDOWMENT
9,520
CLIFFORD GITTINGS ENDOWMENT
3,696
LELIA B. GOODMAN FOR MISSIONS
2,538
P.F. JOHNSON MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT
16,523
FINES EWING & BESSIE KEENE MEM.
128,888
CHOW KING LEONG ENDOWMENT
39,396MARY KATHERINE MIZE LONGWELL END.
571
DELLA CAMPBELL LOWRIE 20%
392,404
JAMIE ROY CHAFFIN ENDOWMENT
1,750
MARK G. LYNCH CHOCTAW PRESBYTERY
6,375
CLIFFORD W. & SARAH C. McCALL NCD
4,298
JOE E. MATLOCK ENDOWMENT
44,508ROBERT E. MATLOCK ENDOWMENT
130,315
ROBERT T. & DONA MILAM ENDOWMENT
4,105
NANCY J. ORR BEQUEST
3,753
NEW CHURCH DEVELOPMENT END.
84,047
S.Q. PROCTOR HOME MISSION END.
9,998
MARGUERITE D.RICHARDS RURAL CHURCH
21,290MARGUERITE D.RICHARDS MM MAGAZINE
7,097* PAUL & GENEVA RICHARDS MEMORIAL 		WILLIAM A. & BEVERLY ST. JOHN END.
10,459MADGE SPRAGUE MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT
4,842
LELA SWANSON STRICKLEN NCD
56,153CORNELIA SWAIN ENDOWMENT
49,828MAYMIE STOVALL-HOME MISSIONS 25%
10,496
WALKERVILLE CPC MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT
5,804
BROWN & JULIA WELCH MISSIONS END.
27,549WORLD MISSIONSGINA MARIE BENZEL ABLESON MEMORIAL
8,708
ASHBURN-GRAF EDUCATIONAL
115,966
MAREE BLACKWELL ENDOWMENT
1,105
JAMES A. BRINTLE II SCHOLARSHIP
3,901
MATTIE REE SUDDARTH BROWN END.
17,919151

3,945
37,165
3,646
17,066
1,629,820
2006

1,221,107
37,688394,143
102,369
33,53945,31847,1139,112
57,29055,732331,097
19,778
1,175
52,215
81,581
11,405
3,999
2,638
17,174
133,962
46,078594
407,850
1,819
6,899
4,651
46,260138,040
4,503
3,901
87,356
10,392
22,128
7,376
11,027
10,8705,032
58,36451,906
10,9096,032
28,634
9,051
120,462
2,208
4,222
18,727

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GLADYS H. BRYSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND
92,513DAVIS O. & GLADYS H. BRYSON MSNRY
74,406MARY FRANCES & WILLIAM CARPENTER
7,674
MILDRED CHANDLER SCHOLARSHIP END.
103,514COLOMBIAN CPW ELEM. SCHOLARSHIPS
24,813* COLOMBIAN UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS 		HELEN DEAL ENDOWMENT
44,921JOHN A. DEAVER MISSION
8,784
CHESTER E. DICKSON ENDOWMENT
39,077JOSE & FANNY FAJARDO ENDOWMENT
12,098FOREIGN MISSIONS ENDOWMENT
297,440
MRS. G.W. FREEMAN BIBLE WOMAN TR.
5,527
MCADOW AND MAE GAM ENDOWMENT
13,600SAMUEL KING GAM
18,483BERNICE BARNETT GONZALEZ
1,206
GLENIEL GROUNDS ENDOWMENT
1,854
HOLZER TRUST
65,705
HONG KONG MISSION
35,173MARVIN C. & RUTH M. KINNARD TRUST
10,530
WARREN AND CAROLINE LOWE TRUST
2,346
MAMIE MCADOO ENDOWMENT
2,305
McCLUNG/FOWLER MEMORIAL
67,956HOLLY KATELYN McCLURKIN
580
RUBYE JOHNSON MAY MEMORIAL 50%
6,569
LUCIE C. MAYHEW FD FOR U-P CHILDRN
12,682ELIZABETH A. & JAMES W. MORROW TR.
21,117
RICHARD NICKS MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT
44,538PATRON MEMBERSHIP
655,556
MYRA PATTON FOREIGN MISSION END.
142,124
PERPETUAL MEMBERSHIP FUND
827,990
DON & GWEN PETERSON ENDOWMENT
63,550ROSE ELLA PORTERFIELD SCHOLARSHIP
12,013
CARL RAMSEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
29,421MARGUERITE D. RICHARDS JAPAN
14,216
ELISE SANDERS ENDOWMENT
262,707
SCHOLARSHIP-UNIVERSIDAD EVANGELICA
6,901* BUDDY & BEVERLY STOTT ENDOWMENT
18,173
MAYMIE STOVALL-FOREIGN MISSION 25%
10,496
IRVIN & ANNIE MARY DRAPER SWAIN
22,911WALTER SWARTZ-JOSE FAJARDO SCH.FD.
35,768WM. B. & EMMA JO DENSON TODD END.
4,304
BOYCE & BETH WALLACE ENDOWMENT
33,575ROBERT J. & MARILEE B. WATKINS
1,633
BILL & KATHRYN WOOD
49,721
FORESTER WORLD MISSIONS
3,095,425
BILL & IONA WYATT ENDOWMENT
8,288* REV & MRS TADAO YOSHIZAKI MEMORIAL
515
BOARD OF MISSIONS
9,892,381

2007

96,10077,335
9,024
109,787
26,85265,877
46,6899,130
40,615
12,574309,148
5,744
14,136
19,2101,254
1,927
68,25336,558
11,3962,438
2,396
71,477603
6,828
13,46921,94846,291
687,587
147,718
867,351
68,77413,00030,576
14,776
273,048
7,469
23,252
10,90923,81237,154
4,658
34,976
1,697
54,8693,217,274
10,197562
10,440,444

BOARD OF STEWARDSHIP
Endowment

GENERAL WORKGRACE J. BEASLEY MEMORIAL
DONALD BIERHAUS TRUSTC.C. BROCK ENDOWMENT FUNDLAVENIA CAMPBELL COLE ANNUITY END.
LAVENIA COLE TESTAMENTARY TR. 25%
LAVENIA CAMPBELL COLE TRUST 20%

2005

2006

26,13561,5204,265
58,052
308,005
19,83827,16463,942
4,433
60,337331,097
20,619

2007

THE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHLAVENIA CAMPBELL COLE FINANCE END.
FOUNDATION & FINANCE TRUSTFREEMAN TRUSTFLOYD HENSLEY TRUST
P.F. JOHNSON MEMORIAL ENDOWMENTROBERT H. JORDAN ENDOWMENT FUNDDELLA CAMPBELL LOWRIE 20%
J. RICHARD MAGRILL, JR. ENDOWMENTSAM B. MILES ENDOWMENT
M. DALE ORR ENDOWMENTWILLIAM DANA SHRIVER FUND
MAYMIE STOVALL-FRONTIER PRESS 25%
EVELYN & GENE WALPOLE ENDOWMENTEUGENE WARREN ENDOWMENT FUNDDIXIE CAMPBELL ZINN MEMORIALMINISTERIAL AID & RETIREMENTMINISTERIAL AID ENDOWMENTJESSE W. HIPSHER ENDOWMENTANNIE LEE HOGUE ENDOWMENTHERSCHEL E. JONES MINISTERS’ TRUSTKATE H. ROBERT E. & ROBERT M. KINGDELLA CAMPBELL LOWRIE END. 20%
PARR ESTATE/TEXAS SYNOD MINIS. AID
SPECIAL RESERVE RETIREMENT
SUE STILES ENDOWMENT FUND 50%
BOARD OF STEWARDSHIP

153

8,712
7,528
94,51824,4398,262
5,854
392,404
31,0998,688
33,800185,988
27,047
15,52021,844
13,252

9,055
7,824
98,23925,4018,587
6,084
407,850
33,3789,030
35,131
193,309
28,112
16,77522,703
13,774

628,593
23,59330,854
9,060
122,291
1,010,926
86,8201,048,543
75,146
4,392,596

653,337
25,63632,0699,417
127,105
1,094,027
93,957
1,081,983
78,1044,618,479

COMMISSION ON THE MINISTRY
Endowment

2005

2006

AWARDS FOR CP MINISTERS & SPOUSES
14,601ROOSEVELT AND RUTH BAUGH
1,585
JAMES & HELEN KNIGHT ENDOWMENT
19,391* MINISTERS CONFERENCE		MELVIN & NAOMI ORR ENDOWMENT
10,543
JAMES & GENEVA SEARCY ENDOWMENT
20,940E.G. & JOY SIMS ENDOWMENT
14,020
LYON WALKUP ENDOWMENT
5,071
COMMISSION ON THE MINISTRY
86,151

15,587
1,715
20,155885
12,90822,661
15,225
7,069
96,205Endowment

CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHILDREN’S HOMEMERLYN & JOANN KITTERMAN ALEXANDER
VIRGIL R. ANDERSON MEMORIAL
HUBERT L. BAKER MEMORIALSARA D. BASS ENDOWMENTW.A. & ELIZABETH BEARDEN TRUSTGRACE JOHNSON BEASLEY MEMORIAL
BETHLEHEM CPC, MAURY CO., TN.
MARY BENSON & HENRY S. BLOKER
ERNESTINE BRADSHAW MEMORIALJAMES L. & LOUISE BRIDGES SCHOL.
J.T. & DOROTHY BRITT TRUSTMARGARET BROWN MEMORIALELIZABETH & RAYMON BURROUGHSSOLON B. CANNON ENDOWMENTI. GAY CARDWELL MEMORIAL
CECIL M. CARLTON MEMORIAL END

2005

2006

1,127
31,824
12,730577
13,85932,269
5,274
1,102
6,605
35,815
9,759
915
14,1803,331
13,6381,153

1,171
35,99814,399653
14,40533,539
5,482
1,247
7,472
37,225
10,143
1,035
16,777
3,768
15,4261,304

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STELLA CATE ENDOWMENT
1,067
CHILDREN’S HOME ENDOWMENT
280,462
CHILDREN’S HOME PATRON MEMBERSHIP
226,247
ORA B. CODY ENDOWMENT
1,088
LAVENIA CAMPBELL COLE ANNUITY END.
72,093
LAVENIA COLE TESTAMENTARY TR. 25%
308,005
LAVENIA CAMPBELL COLE TRUST 20%
17,752WILMA CAVOLT ENDOWMENT
639
JOHN T. COLEMAN ENDOWMENT
132,566
MRS. A.L. COLVIN MEMORIAL FUND
626
JOHN H. & EVA COX TRUST FUND
27,020VERA CUNNINGHAM FUND
2,305
STEVE CURRIE TRUST
474,297* BRUCE & MARGARET DALRYMPLE END
10,644DANIEL CLASS, MORNINGSIDE CPC
27,904* DONNIE CURRY DAVIS MEMORIAL		
MARY ELBERTA DAVIS MEMORIAL
17,423
JOHN W.& BEATIE V. DERRY MEMORIAL
99,850EARMER DOBBS MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT
24,515
WAVONNA T.DURBIN ENDOWMENT FUND
8,418
FRED & MATTIE MAE DWIGGINS MEM.
69,960J.S. EUSTIS MEMORIAL TRUST FUND
11,045
WINNIE & CLESTER H. EVANS, SR. TR.
18,440JOHN M. FRIEDEL TRUST
19,074JOYCE C. FRISBY MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT
11,895VAUGHN & MARY ELIZABETH FULTS TR.
17,595GARNER-MILLER MEMORIAL TRUST
10,855JAMES C. & FREDA M. GILBERT END.
81,783HENRY & JAYNE GLASPY MEMORIAL FUND
7,201
JUANITA BROWN GOSS ENDOWMENT
99,850
REV. W.J. GREGORY MEMORIAL
90,506GLENN GRIFFIN ENDOWMENT 33%
38,584
REV. & MRS. HENRY M. GUYNN MEM.
4,009
ALICE HAMILTON MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT
12,833
CHAD HARPER ENDOWMENT
6,006
LOUISE J. HARRIS ENDOWMENT
9,044
NEWSOME & IMOGENE HARVEY
2,213* MAURY HEADDEN ENDOWMENT
10,229ELSIE HEARD TRUST FUND
249,626
CLARENCE & LULA HERRING ENDOWMENT
5,268
KENNETH & CLARA M. HOLSOPPLE TR.
46,636
GEORGE & LOTTIE M. HUTCHINS TRUST
991,834
INTO THE NINETIES ENDOWMENT(CPCH)
119,715ETHEL & SAM JOHNSON MEMORIAL
2,069
NORMA K. JOHNSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
9,954
P.F. JOHNSON MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT
16,523
ROBT.H. & GENEVIE JOHNSON END.
3,941
MR. & MRS. ROBERT L. JOHNSON
10,412ROBY M.JOHNSTON MEMORIAL
483,633
VIOLET LOUISE JOLLY ENDOWMENT
1,051
EULAVA JOYCE MEMORIAL TRUST
8,688
RUTH CYPERT & HARLIE KUGLER MEM.
17,495BLANCHE R. LAKE ENDOWMENT
12,608WADE P. LANE & MAUDE DOROUGH MEM.
8,299
ADOLPHUS M. LATTA MEMORIAL TRUST
44,778JENANN & MARVIN LESLIE ENDOWMENT
17,694
MR. & MRS. ROBERT F. LITTLE (CPCH)
25,879CLAUDINE MARTIN ENDOWMENT795
CHARLES E. & ADDIE MAE LLOYD END.
19,723

2007
1,207
291,502
256,132
1,231
74,931331,097
18,450722
149,952678
28,083
2,608
492,967
12,04029,00335,75018,109112,946
27,7309,522
72,714
11,48019,166
19,825
12,363
18,287
11,28286,5197,484
112,946
94,06940,103
4,167
14,516
6,635
10,2302,300
11,571
282,364
5,475
48,472
1,030,877
135,415
2,341
10,346
17,174
4,170
10,821
547,060
1,093
9,030
18,184
13,1058,625
46,54020,49927,411899
20,5002007

THE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHTONY & ANN MARTIN ENDOWMENT
1,390* MRS. LUCILLE (LUCY) MAST ENDOWMENT
518
W.B. & AZALEE McCLURKAN, SR. MEM.
16,847WILLIAM J. McCALL MEMORIAL TRUST
8,688
McEWEN CHURCH TRUST
6,674
J.C. McKINLEY ENDOWMENT (CPCH)
16,451VELMA McKINLEY TRUST FUND
16,451
McKINLEY & BARNETT FAMILIES 33%
516,275
MARY McKNIGHT MEMORIAL TRUST
6,297
ADELLE McVAY MEMORIAL FUND
1,153
KENNETH & MAE MOORE ENDOWMENT
6,144
HARTWELL MURRIE MEMORIAL FUND
672
MAURINE L. NOLL ENDOWMENT
25,684OPERATIONAL TRUST FUND
129,265
BERT & PAT OWEN ENDOWMENT FOR CPCH
1,062
* MARTHA SUE PARR ENDOWMENT
1,279
JOE PARR TRUST FUND
69,435ETHEL PARROTT ENDOWMENT FUND
7,654
OPAL B. POCKRUS ENDOWMENT FUND
31,403MARY M. POOLE ENDOWMENT FUND
824,391
JACK & MARY LOU PROCTOR MEM. TRUST
55,721MARY ACENA PREWITT TRUST FUND
78,772
S.Q. & K. MAURINE PROCTOR TRUST
4,935* MARTHA AMY PUTNAM ENDOWMENT 		REV. & MRS. JOE REED MEMORIAL
1,742
MARGUERITE D.RICHARDS ENDOWMENT
21,290AGNES DURBIN RICHARDSON TRUST
26,324EVELYN BRUINGTON C. RICHMOND
12,516
PAT N. & ESSIE H. ROBERTS MEMORIAL
50,564FRANCES BENEFIELD ROBERTS TRUST
2,035
VIRGINIA ROSS MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT
3,412
FLORA LEE RUDOLPH ENDOWMENT
5,782
EDITH RUSHING ENDOWMENT
1,023
ADDIE RUSSELL MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT
3,000
REV. & MRS. JOHN A. RUSSELL MEM.
3,909
WILLIAM L. & ANNETTE SHAFFER
1,314
JOHN, ANN & MARY ELIZABETH SHIMER
12,837WILLIAM DANA SHRIVER MEMORIAL END
84,817
ALISTER SINCLAIR ENDOWMENT
6,007
REV. W.B. & LYDIA SNIPES MEMORIAL
12,102FLORINE M. STACK MEMORIAL
9,046
SUE STILES ENDOWMENT FUND 50%
76,086BILLY TABOR ENDOWMENT
5,788
DON M. & NANCY E. TABOR ENDOWMENT
29,458MARGARET E. TOLER MEMORIAL TRUST
79,507TOWNSEND TRUST FUND
32,902MARGUERITE VAN HOOK ENDOWMENT
35,012ORRIN & LEOTA VOORHIES MEMORIAL
20,543HATTIE A. WHEELESS FUND
16,929
WHITFIELD FAMILY ENDOWMENT
4,154
PORTER & HATTIE S. WILLIAMSON MEM.
149,578
HELEN WYNN ENDOWMENT FUND
6,389
MAXIE & WILL YOUNG MEMORIAL END.
17,375
DIXIE CAMPBELL ZINN MEMORIAL TRUST
5,445
CHILDREN’S HOME
7,098,869

1,504
1,198
17,5109,030
6,937
17,09917,099581,272
7,608
1,304
6,385
760
29,052
134,354
1,420
1,329
72,168
8,657
35,521
856,842
57,91481,8735,130
13,312
1,885
22,12827,361
14,15752,554
2,115
3,860
6,540
1,157
3,393
4,063
1,486
13,343
95,941
6,795
13,097
10,232
86,065
6,547
30,61789,93434,19739,60323,237
17,596
4,317
155,467
6,915
18,0595,659
7,674,360

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MINUTES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN PUBLICATION

2007

2005

2006

MASAHARU ASAYAMA/CPWM ENDOWMENT
6,048
KY CURRY PUBLISHING ENDOWMENT
23,023
C. RAY DOBBINS ENDOWMENT
21,435MARGUERITE D. RICHARDS CP MAGAZINE
11,699* PAT WHITE ENDOWMENT		
CP PUBLICATION BOARD
62,205

6,571
24,91623,416
12,660517
68,080Endowment

GENERAL ASSEMBLY OFFICE

D.W. FOOKS MEMORIAL ENDOWMENTPUBLISHING HOUSE ENDOWMENT 33%* ROBERT & OLENE RUSH ENDOWMENTTRUSTEE ENDOWMENTGENERAL ASSEMBLY OFFICE
Endowment

2005

2006

16,147
61,4069,879
317,969
405,401

16,78364,907
11,355
330,486
423,531

HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
2005

2006

ANNE ELIZABETH KNIGHT ADAMS HF
2,644
ROSIE MAGRILL ALEXANDER TRUST
14,791
PAUL H. & ANN M. ALLEN HERITAGE FD
6,251
GRACE J. BEASLEY BIRTHPLACE SHRINE
49,692
BIRTHPLACE SHRINE FUND
52,427
JAMES L. & LOUISE M. BRIDGES HF
15,593SYDNEY & ELINOR BROWN HERITAGE FD
4,629
CENTENNIAL HERITAGE ENDOWMENT
24,673
WALTER CHESNUT ENDOWMENT
6,544
LAVENIA CAMPBELL COLE HERITAGE FD
59,307
C.P.CHURCH IN AMERICA HERITAGE FD
12,439CPW ARCHIVAL SUPPLIES ENDOWMENT
26,199SAMUEL R. & MARY G. BAREFOOT ESTES
20,115
FAMILY OF FAITH ENDOWMENT
12,765
GETTIS & DELIA SNYDER GILBERT HF
4,210
JAMES C. & FREDA M. GILBERT HF
18,643
JAMES C. & FREDA M. GILBERT TRUST
54,781
MAMIE A. GILBERT TRUST
12,571
RONALD W. & VIRGINIA T. HARPER
1,979
HISTORICAL FOUNDATION TRUST
67,608* DONALD & JANE HUBBARD HERITAGE FD
3,205* CLIFF & JILL HUDSON HERITAGE FUND 		ROBERT & KATHY HULL ENDOWMENT
13,098INTO THE NINETIES ENDOWMENT
34,021
P.F. JOHNSON MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT
16,523
IRENE A. KIEFER ENDOWMENT
1,228
CHOW KING LEONG ENDOWMENT (HF)
3,694
DENNIS L. & ELMIRA C. MAGRILL 50%
19,571JOE R. & MARY B. MAGRILL TRUST
106,433
JIMMIE JOE McKINLEY HERITAGE FUND
7,155
SNOWDY C. & LILLIAN W. MITCHELL HF
4,210
VIRGINIA SUE WILLIAMSON MORROW HF
11,194
ANNE E. SWAIN ODOM HERITAGE FUND
14,415MARTHA SUE PARR HERITAGE FUND
29,291
FLORENCE PENNEWILL HERITAGE FUND
3,834
MORRIS & RUTH PEPPER ENDOWMENT
12,834
PUBLISHING HOUSE ENDOWMENT 33%
68,2572,774
15,373
6,497
51,64960,023
16,412
5,866
78,411
7,801
61,642
12,92927,231
21,164
13,294
4,584
19,37756,937
13,0662,220
71,286
5,619
2,193
13,61435,36017,174
1,277
5,088
21,367
152,835
7,436
4,584
11,634
15,44830,445
3,985
13,731
70,944

2007

THE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

MABLE MAGRILL RUNDELL TRUST
14,791SAMUEL CALLAWAY RUNDELL HF
6,944
PAUL & MARY JO SCHNORBUS HF
4,125
SHILOH CPC ELLIS COUNTY TEXAS END.
4,426
HINKLEY & VISTA SMARTT HERITAGE FD
4,542
JOHN W. SPARKS HERITAGE FUND
84,467
IRVIN S. & ANNIE MARY D. SWAIN HF
20,614* F.P. (JAKE) WAITS HERITAGE FUND 		HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
956,733

157

15,373
10,383
5,446
5,656
5,865
88,052
21,784
4,604
1,118,433

MEMPHIS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Endowment

2005

2006

AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES CHAIR
6,560
EMERSON A. ALBURTY ENDOWMENT
8,226
JOHN W. ALDRIDGE MEMORIAL SCHOL.
19,691MERLYN A. & JOANN K. ALEXANDER
8,097
ALSTON FAMILY EVANGELISTIC ASSN. +30,579POLLY ATTERBURY ALDRIDGE SCHOL.
9,939
ALTERNATE STUDIES ENDOWMENT
48,801
VIRGIL R. ANDERSON MEMORIAL END.
15,631
E. COLVIN & THALIA BUCK BAIRD END.
54,945WALTER & EULA BAKER MEMORIAL FUND
12,554O. A. BARBEE ENDOWMENT
4,631* RICHARD M. & MARTHA CAROL BARKER SCH		BARNES SEMINARY ENDOWMENT
62,809ISAAC R. BARNES SCHOLARSHIP END.
24,629GEORGE B. BATES TRUST
3,053
GRACE JOHNSON BEASLEY ENDOWMENT
61,273JOSEPH E. BEDINGER MEM. LIBRARY
4,237
TARLTON M. BELLES FUND
36,550MARIE BLACKWELL ENDOWMENT
6,947
LARRY A. BLAKEBURN ENDOWMENT
2,322
ROY E. BLAKEBURN SCHOLARSHIP
5,396
BOWEN CHAPEL CHURCH TRUST
305,034
BOWEN LECTURE FUND
16,440BROCKWELL LIBRARY ENDOWMENT
8,584
EVELYN BRODEUR
20,435
BETH-HELEN-PEGGY BROWN ENDOWMENT
5,123
PAUL B. BROWN ENDOWMENT
6,200
PAUL F. & MATTIE SUDDARTH BROWN
37,206
W. W. BROWN SCHOLARSHIP
44,966DAVIS O. & GLADYS BRYSON EDUC. 50%
41,612
CLINTON & EVELYN BUCK CE CHAIR
20,892
REV. J. T. BUCK SCHOLARSHIP
23,004HENRY & ALFREDA BUNTON SCHOL. +21,474
HAL & GLADYS BURKS MEMORIAL FUND
12,012
THOMAS H. CAMPBELL LIBRARY END.
5,212
THOMAS H. & MARGARET E. CAMPBELL
24,762
CAMPBELL-TODD TRIST
11,806CARLOCK MEMORIAL TRUST
1,159
CAWTHON MEMORIAL FUND
3,847
MILDRED CHANDLER ENDOWMENT
5,110
GLADYS CHUMBLER ENDOWMENT
6,591
MARIAN LISENBEE CLARK ENDOWMENT
6,816
SALLIE H. CLAY & ALICE J. COOKSEY
144,439
FAYE E. & FORD F. CLAYTOR END.
6,949
LAVENIA CAMPBELL COLE ANNUITY END.
72,093
LAVENIA COLE TESTAMENTARY TR. 25%
308,005

7,099
8,549
20,466
9,027
54,187
10,331
54,405
16,24658,322
13,0485,163
5,349
65,282
27,457
3,174
62,682
4,403
40,748
7,745
2,413
6,016
340,068
18,236
9,570
25,263
11,303
14,852
38,67150,13043,251
25,27625,64623,23913,392
5,810
26,474
13,218
1,292
4,289
5,312
6,851
7,084
150,336
7,223
74,931331,097

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LAVENIA CAMPBELL COLE TRUST 20%
17,831GEORGE E. & ROUINE V. COLEMAN END
14,398GEORGE E. COLEMAN SCHOLARSHIP
89,674WILLENE COOPER SCHOLARSHIP
20,300
HUBERT & DORTHA COVINGTON MEMORIA
3,794* JAMES COVINGTON SCHOLARSHIP 		
THELMA CRAIG SCHOLARSHIP
13,203
CUMBERLAND HALL ENDOWMENT
254,909
CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
39,603SALLIE STACY DAVENPORT^
4,679
MARY ELBERTA DAVIS MEMORIAL
8,910
JAMES W. & GLADYS MURRAY DIAMOND
2,998
MARGARET M. DIRKS
5,920
HOUSTON DIXON MEMORIAL
10,796
WINIFRED M. DIXON ENDOWMENT
51,382
C. RAY DOBBINS ENDOWMENT
1,908
JESSE R. & VIRGINIA R. DURHAM END.
850,146EXPANSION & DEVELOPMENT FUND
5,230
FAITH CPC, TULSA, OK-SCHOLARSHIP
36,790
ALICE FAY FINLEY
5,641
H. GLENN FINLEY LIBRARY FUND
2,968
E.H. & MILLIE FINLEY
2,445
LINDA HESTER FOOKS MEMORIAL
15,327JERE B. FORD FAMILY ENDOWMENT
12,933VAUGHN FULTS ENDOWMENT
11,568GADSDEN AREA CHURCHES TRUST<
30,471McADOW GAM ENDOWMENT FUND
17,900JOHN E. & ANNA B. GARDNER END.
20,806JESSIE B. & NOELLA GARNER
1,232
W.L. & DOT LACEY GASTON ENDOWMENT
5,515* LOUIS E.& MILLIE COATS GHOLSON
194,974
JAMES C. & FREDA M. GILBERT END
5,279
JAMES & MARTHA GILL SACRED THEOL.
26,770DAVID E. GLASGOW ENDOWMENT
1,269
JAMES A. & LENORA GREER END.<
1,923
MARY GUICE MEMORIAL
8,417
MARGARET I. GUNN MEMORIAL
29,125
MRS. GEORGE N. HARRIS LIBRARY MEM.
3,977
NEWSOME & IMOGENE DANIEL HARVEY
6,790* BETTYE & DICK HENDRIX SCHOLARSHIP
10,293
HENSHAW FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND
5,359
FRANK & MARGARET HENSHAW END.
9,030
J. DAVID & BARBARA HESTER END.
24,031
REV. E. SAMUEL HICKS END. FUND
4,398
* DR. ALFRED D. HILL SCHOLARSHIP
1,031
CORTIS E. HILL LIBRARY
3,195
DAVID & PATSY HILLIARD
9,271* FRANCIS A. HOBGOOD TRUST 25%
28,933WILLIAM CLARENCE HODGE MEMORIAL
3,367
B.L. & JEWEL LOOPER HOLDER
9,132
LEE HOLLOWELL TRUST
27,931
MR. & MRS. J.S. HOLMES TRUST
4,358
KENNETH & MYRTLE HOLSOPPLE END.
46,636
REV. JOHN WILLIAM HOWELL MEMORIAL
5,166* CARDELIA HOWELL-DIAMOND SCHOL. 		
* DONALD & JANE HUBBARD END. FOR MTS
2,127
BERNICE A. HUMPHREYS ENDOWMENT
45,281CHARLES E. & HELEN HUMPHREYS END.
89,219GERALD S. & LOUISE FELTS HUNTER
2,619

2007
18,532
16,052
99,97324,246
4,337
4,029
29,659284,186
43,803
5,228
9,933
3,342
7,569
12,03657,283
2,127
888,2835,831
43,514
5,863
3,085
2,614
16,036
14,41912,897
34,717
19,92823,196
1,374
7,232
217,367
6,293
29,845
1,443
2,081
9,678
33,673
4,134
7,570
11,525
5,975
12,31725,082
4,571
1,155
3,321
10,39230,2703,500
9,564
31,1384,529
48,472
5,760
11,242
3,377
47,064
99,466
2,920

2007

THE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHGEORGE & LOTTIE M. HUTCHINS 33%
365,131
MATTIE HUTCHISON SEMINARY FUND
1,444
EUGENIA TURNER INGRAM ENDOWMENT
5,773
LILLIAN JOHNSTON INGRAM LIBRARY
10,718
TOM & BARBARA INGRAM STUDENT ASST.
17,186
VIRGINIA HOWELL INGRAM END. FUND
52,466
REV. W.T. INGRAM, SR. & FAMILY S.
88,791
WM. T. & VIRGINIA H. INGRAM LECT.
89,623JOE BEN IRBY TRUST
3,471
JOE BEN & JULIA IRBY ENDOWMENT FD.
83,393
VIRGINIA IRWIN MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT
7,815
JOHNS LECTURES
12,324
P.F. JOHNSON MEMORIAL
81,575ROBERT A. & JO S. JOHNSON (MTS)<
55,785ROBY M. JOHNSTON ENDOWMENT
80,389* JOINER MINISTERIAL SCHOLARSHIP
5,635
V. A. JONES LIBRARY MEMORIAL
3,866
KININGHAM-KUEHN ENDOWMENT
12,841FRANKLIN W. LATTA MEMORIAL SCHOL.
20,586
RUTH FUMBANKS LATTA ENDOWMENT
21,400* RANDALL LESLIE ENDOWMENT		* C.S. LEWIS & HIS FRIENDS LECTURE
18,584LIBRARY RESERVE-SEMINARY DEVELOP.
33,420MR. & MRS. ROBERT F. LITTLE (MTS)
28,514
JAMES & LOUELLA LIVELY FAMILY END
5,562
INEZ LOVELACE ENDOWMENT
46,208VIRGIL L. & DELLA M. LOWRIE LECT.
76,258DELLA CAMPBELL LOWRIE END. 20%
392,404
DENNIS L. & ELMIRA C. MAGRILL 50%
19,571
REV. GEO. MALONE/REV. EDMONG WEIR
38,058
W.A. JOHNSON FAMILY ENDOWMENT
2,503
DESSA JANE MANUEL SCHOLARSHIP 50%
61,822MARSHALL (TEXAS) CPW ENDOWMENT
5,849
DR. & MRS. ARLEIGH G. MATLOCK SCH
52,629CHARLES R. MATLOCK LIBRARY END.
4,846
WALTER L. MAYO ENDOWMENT FUND
4,970
MR. & MRS. DAVID M. McANULTY MEM.
14,152
DORIS McCALL MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT
30,040JAMES W. & MARY H. McCULLOCH MEM.
10,890MARGARET McCULLOCH SCHOLARSHIP
13,419F. DWIGHT & BERNICE K. McDONALD
172,333McGUINNESS-WOOD ENDOWMENT
18,664
JACK B. McKAMEY ENDOWMENT FUND
17,275
VELMA McKINLEY MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT
4,935
McKINLEY & BARNETT FAMILIES 33%
526,564
WESLEY McKINNEY MEMORIAL END.
8,082
MAUDE McLIN MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT
6,816
ROBERT W. McREYNOLDS MEMORIAL
6,454
MR. & MRS. W.J. McREYNOLDS TRUST
6,165
MEMPHIS METHODIST CONFERENCE FUND
34,869ED MIKEL DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIP MEM
6,249
SAM B. & NAURINE W. MILES END.
4,583
MARY ELLIOTT MILLER ENDOWMENT
6,279
REV. & MRS. W. E. MILLER SCHOL.
10,480ROBERT LYNN & ELIZABETH P. MILLS
6,707
MINISTERIAL SCHOLARSHIP END. 40%
95,676MISSOURI-ARKANSAS CO-OP PCUSA
2,760
JOHN L. MIZE SCHOLARSHIP
12,597
CLINTON & EVA B. MOORE ENDOWMENT
42,961

379,504
1,501
6,652
11,94917,99961,627
102,907
100,349
3,714
87,303
8,123
13,93984,78664,451
83,553
5,857
4,310
14,316
22,951
23,857544
22,44437,25932,3246,201
48,02786,350407,850
21,367
48,3752,790
64,256
6,607
58,674
5,403
5,166
14,70931,222
11,31914,960179,117
19,451
19,2595,130631,715
9,049
7,084
7,196
6,873
38,874
6,803
5,110
7,053
11,684
8,548
106,664
3,241
14,04447,895159

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MINUTES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLYFRANK C. MOORE ENDOWMENT FUND
2,355
MARY E. MOREFIELD MEMORIAL 40%
5,426* HUBERT W. MORROW ENDOWMENT PAS
2,097
VIRGINIA SUE WILLIAMSON MORROW MT
33,881
RUBY PAGE MORTON ENDOWMENT
5,304
WILLIAM TAYLOR MORTON ENDOWMENT
7,499
DR. ARTHUR MURRELL MEMORIAL SCHOL
5,590
WALTER & ANNA MURRIE ENDOWMENT
5,949
WILLARD & BETTIE MURRIE END.
5,414
GLADYS TETER NICHOLS
116,009
NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS PRESBYTERY SCH
4,452
WILLIAM H. & NOLA A. OLIVER SCHOL
8,224
BERT & PAT OWEN - SHEPHERD’S REST
1,712
PALESTINE CPC ENDOWMENT AT MTS
3,545
PASKELL & BERNICE PARKER ENDOWMENT
3,777
PARR SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
87,692
REV. G.F. PHELPS MEMORIAL SCHOL.
17,095JOHN W. PIPER ENDOWMENT FUND
40,904
PLATTE-LEXINGTON SEMINARY
40,858PLEASANT HILL CP ENDOWMENT
6,687
PCUSA STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP END.
64,227
BETTIE PRESS LIBRARY FUND
5,459
S.Q. PROCTOR MINISTERIAL SCHOL.
12,814KLAHR & IRIS RANEY ENDOWMENT FUND
29,989EUGENE & AGNES RICHARDSON END.
16,451EVELYN B. CRICK RICHMOND END
66,592
ROY ROBERTS MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT
1,398
MRS. W.H. ROCHELLE ENDOWMENT FUND
9,402
* HUDSON & ROBBIE C. ROSEBERRY		
W.L. & MARY K. ROLMAN SCHOL.
16,843WILLIAM & DOLORES RUSTENHAVEN END.
5,117
SAINT TIMOTHY CPC
3,213
HERSCHEL A. & IRIS L. SCHULTZ
123,094
CLARA SCOTT FAMILY CHAIR - PART I
413,831
CLARA SCOTT FAMILY CHAIR-PART II
247,423
GEORGE W. SCOTT ENDOWMENT FUND
4,804
W.H. SCOTT FAMILY ENDOWMENT
13,395MARIE C. SCRUDDER MEMORIAL
4,283
SEMINARY COMMITMENT CAMPAIGN
9,544
SEMINARY DEVELOPMENT FUND END.
754
SEMINARY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
51,408ED SHANNON ENDOWMENT )6,089
E. THACH & JERRY SHAUF ENDOWMENT
17,832* ROBERT E. SHELTON SCHOLARSHIP
1,398
ROBERT M. SHELTON SCHOLARSHIP
2,819
RUBY BURRIS SHELTON ENDOWMENT
4,314
DICK & VIRGINIA SINGELLTON END.
14,030ESTHER SMITH & SEARCY PARISH END.
1,819
ODUS H. SMITH MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT
4,096
KATHERINE HINDS SMYTHE ENDOWMENT
5,868
W.B. SNIPES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
15,549TRUMAN BARRETT SNOWDEN MEMORIAL
8,039* DOROTHEA SNYDER ENDOWMENT
2,049
L.D. & DATHEL JONES STACEY END.
606
HENRY L. STARKS SCHOLARSHIP
116,865
ANNE STAVELY ENDOWMENT FUND
1,975
EVA JANE STEWART TRUST 50%
57,739LELA STRICKLEN ENDOWMENT
223,975
J.W. STILES LECTURES
29,370

2007
2,625
6,049
2,592
38,185
6,858
8,473
6,233
6,632
5,627
120,576
4,627
9,168
2,130
3,952
3,926
97,763
17,76845,60245,551
7,455
101,289
6,086
13,31933,43317,09974,2401,453
9,772
79,717
17,506
5,318
3,582
127,940
496,519
243,077
4,993
14,934
4,373
10,640841
57,567
6,590
19,880
1,513
2,950
4,483
14,582
1,891
4,257
6,542
16,161
8,356
5,733
675
134,480
2,052
60,012
249,699
33,725

2007

THE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

REV. ELIZABETH STONE MEM. SCHOL.
1,940
MAYMIE STOVALL MEMORIAL TRUST 25%
10,496ROY STUCKER SCHOLARSHIP FUND 50%
53,663
CHARLES STUDDARD MEMORIAL
26,063EMMA ELIZABETH SUDDARTH MEMORIAL
5,801
ROBERT H. & LOIS WENT TAYLOR END.
16,356
THOMAS V. TAYLOR SEMINARY STUDENT
6,514
VERDYS E. TAYLOR TRUST
1,959
A.J. TERRY SCHOLARSHIP
1,865
THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY GENERAL END.
431,154
VIRGIL H. & IRENE R. TODD-OT EXCL
50,601
TRI-MU BIBLE CLASS SCHOLARSHIP}
43,951* ROBERT LEE TRUAX JR AWARD 		CARL WALKER ENDOWMENT
16,778MR. & MRS. CARL FORBIS WARD MEM.
6,123
TOM V. WARNICK MEMORIAL
14,890GENEVERETTE WARR ENDOWMENT
11,669HARLON WATSON ENDOWMENT
15,150VIRGIL T. & SUE B. WEEKS
7,561
LYNN WESTBROOK MEMORIAL
11,387
MAE WESTBROOK MEMORIAL END. FUND
4,016
THE WESTON ENDOWMENT
18,346J. W. WILDER SCHOLARSHIP
407,196
ALLINE WILLIAMS ENDOWMENT
7,477* LAMAR & ELLEN WILSON MEMORIAL
47,470WAYNE WIMAN SCHOLARSHIP
31,026WOMEN’S ISSUES IN MINISTRY END.
3,307
LOUISA WOOSLEY ENDOWMENT FUND
45,475
MEMPHIS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
9,943,356
Endowment

MISCELLANEOUS

BETHEL COLLEGE GROWTH/INCOME
CP CHURCH IN AMERICA MIN. EDUC.
CP CHURCH IN AMERICA WORLD MISSION
CPWM BETHEL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPCP RET & HEALTH MAINT.(SUE GALEY)
LILLIE M. DICKERSON MEMORIAL FUNDHODGEVILLE CEMETERY ASSOCIATIONLADDIE LOLLAR SCHOLARSHIPUNDESIGNATED ENDOWMENTMATCHING GIFT ENDOWMENT FUND
PREMIUM STABILIZATIONTHOMAS P. & BARBARA J. SEMMENS SCHSTOBBE MATHEMATICS SCHOLARSHIPMAYMIE STOVALL TRUSTMARY BETH SWINDLE SCHOLARSHIPTOUCH THE FUTURE ENDOWMENTMARY ANN WALTON TRUSTWATSON DESIGNATED FUNDMISCELLANEOUS
Endowment

2,163
10,90955,77627,0896,029
17,000
6,770
2,036
1,938
459,547
59,43650,9805,373
17,4396,826
18,22313,00920,265
8,483
12,694
4,478
19,068453,963
7,771
76,48835,374
3,579
52,728
11,094,764

2005

2006

6,474,416
2,605
5,313
115,172
8,355
58,70817,82739,5075,152
29
1,089,630
1,013
32,154
233,597
70,414
1,243
1,968,991
34,622
10,158,748

2,820
5,750
124,747
9,042
61,042
15,51841,661
12,05332
1,289,344
1,097
33,711
243,132
73,5451,345
2,044,112
37,633
3,996,584

OUR UNITED OUTREACHGEORGE F. BATTENFIELD MEMORIALDAISY BRAY FREEMAN TRUSTBERTHA FEAZEL HAMMONS MEMORIAL

161

2005

2006

42,07648,52841,41643,73250,43843,047

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MINUTES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

KENNETH & MYRTLE HOLSOPPLE MEM.
KNIGHTS OF HONOR ASSOCIATION TRUSTLOWRIE ESTATE OIL ROYALTIESROBERT L. McREYNOLDS 50%
SANTA ANNA CHURCH MEMORIAL FUNDTITHING AND BUDGET ENDOWMENTOUR UNITED OUTREACH
Endowment

204,632
2,887
690,178
36,34318,036322,694
1,406,790

CONGREGATIONS2005

CALICO ROCK CPC* MILDRED B. CURLESS DANIELSON
1,071* DIXIE JENNINGS GRAY ENDOWMENT
5,355* ERNIE HORTON GRAY ENDOWMENT
5,355* JOANN SMITH HUDSON ENDOWMENT
1,258
ZELDA KILLIAN ENDOWMENT
1,155* JAMES & ARIEL UTT-LANDRUS END.		
GRADY & LEOTA PERRYMAN ENDOWMENT
8,476
RAY & VELMA PERRYMAN ENDOWMENT
6,115* PIETRO “PETE” PINO ENDOWMENT
3,748
MURIEL THOMPSON RYAN ENDOWMENT
1,155* WAYLAND-SEAY ENDOWMENT
1,071* WAYNE & GAYE WOOD ENDOWMENT		OTHER CONGREGATIONSKATE MAXWELL ALLEN TRUST
5,288
GRACE BRIGHT CIRCLE MISSIONS END.
5,607
BRUNSWICK CPC TRUST
9,935* JANE AND ED CHAPMAN ENDOWMENT
5,501
CHINESE MISSION OF SAN FRANCISCO
23,826CHRISTIAN SERVICE CENTER ENDOWMENT
5,179
THE MARY CLOUD FUND
37,084LAVENIA CAMPBELL COLE ENDOWMENT
262,762
DYERSBURG-CHARLES F. MOORE C/T
14,745
DYERSBURG-JENNY EDWARDS END.
18,581ELLIOTTSVILLE-GILLIS ENDOWMENT
4,664
ELLIOTSVILLE-KENT ENDOWMENT3,640
FAIRFIELD C.P. CHURCH TRUST
76,078
FAITH CPC, TULSA - BUILDING/LAND
46,801
FAITH CPC, TULSA - MINISTERL TRNG
11,029FAITH CPC, TULSA - MUSIC
32,245
FAITH CPC, TULSA - GEN. OPERATIONS
111,320
FAITH CPC, TULSA - LEGACY
4,339
FRANKIE FLOYD FUND FOR EDUCATION
8,075
EAST GADSDEN CPC
125,924
GERMANTOWN-CHRISTIAN ED. MINISTRY
18,399GERMANTOWN-EVERY MEMBER
1,089
GERMANTOWN-OUTREACH MINISTRY
2,588
GERMANTOWN-WORSHIP MINISTRY
1,089
GERMANTOWN-EUGENE/ROSA M. WARREN
11,890BASIL & GERTRUDE GREEN SCHOL. FUND
40,392GLENN GRIFFIN ENDOWMENT 33%
38,584* FRANCIS A. HOBGOOD TRUST 50%
57,865HOHENWALD CPC
299,132
ALBERT M. & DELIA JACKSON MEMORIAL
1,720
ALBERT S. JOHNSTON TRUST
51,683
ORN/LAUGHLIN TRUST
5,707
LAWRENCEBURG CPC-SPRINGER
55,708LAWRENCEBURG CPC-EVERY MEMBER
5,241

2007
212,688
3,001
749,379
37,77318,746335,397
1,494,201
2006

1,109
5,545
5,545
1,303
1,199
3,283
5,270
6,348
3,908
1,199
1,109
1,212
5,496
6,122
10,751
4,859
24,7644,920
38,544273,105
23,40020,1085,704
4,584
79,07350,648
11,93634,896
120,471
4,696
10,675
136,276
18,727
1,179
2,829
1,179
11,87542,733
40,10360,143
310,907
1,788
53,717
5,932
60,287
5,672

2007

THE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHLAWRENCEBURG CPC-MASON/JENNINGS
79,569DELLA CAMPBELL LOWRIE TRUST
69,988LUCADO ENDOWMENT
215,802
MARSHALL(TX) CPC OF, ENDOWMENT
280,598* MARSHALL(TX) EWING CHAPEL CEMETERY		McKENZIE CPC-BEASLEY ENDOWMENT
62,514
McKENZIE CPC-JULIA PATTERSON IRBY
11,247ROBERT L. McREYNOLDS 50%
36,343
MEDINA CPC TRUST
1,543
MESQUITE CPC - EVERY MEMBER END.
9,309
LOUISE MOFFITT TRUST FUND
258,573MOUNT MORIAH CEMETERY FUND
251,058
MURFREESBORO FIRST CPC TRUST
1,031
NEW SALEM CEMETERY FUND
65,519OLIVER’S CHAPEL CEMETERY TRUST
50,530CAROLYN SMYTHE PARKS MEMORIAL TR.
119,459
E.E. PARKS MEMORIAL TRUST3,600
HAMILTON & MERION S. PARKS FAMILY
15,175
REV. HAMILTON PARKS MEMORIAL TRUST
1,714
W.H. PARKS MEMORIAL TRUST
5,730
FRANKLIN PIERCE MEMORIAL TRUST
8,256
WM. W. & LOU W. PIERCE MEMORIAL
1,650
J. DIXIE JOHNSON PRIMM ENDOWMENT
1,017
RED BANK CPC ENDOWMENT
13,351ROBINSON CEMETERY ENDOWMENT
21,123* SAINT LUKE CPC - MEMORIAL FUND
43,555SAINT TIMOTHY CPC TRUST
7,251
SHORT CREEK CPC MEMORIAL FUND
9,174
SWAN CPC
8,488
INMAN & MILDRED SWAIN MEMORIAL
55,902
THOS. D. & MARY JO (ADAMS) VAUGHAN
223,566
THOMAS & MARY JO VAUGHAN OUTREACH
47,839WEST UNION CEMETERY-OLD COMMITTEE
44,096WILLIAMS-TAYLOR FLORAL FUND
2,686
CONGREGATIONS
3,465,725
Endowment

PRESBYTERIESCUMBERLAND PRESBYTERYMISSIONS-McINTEER ENDOWMENTMISSIONS-MILLWOODMISSIONS-RAY A. MORRISMISSIONS-NEW CHURCH DEVELOPMENTMISSIONS-REID’S CHAPEL ENDOWMENTMISSIONS-ROYAL OAK ENDOWMENTSCHOLARSHIPS-FREEMAN ENDOWMENTSCHOLARSHIPS-E.L. FREEMAN FARMSSCHOLARSHIPS-HOWARD ENDOWMENTMINISTERIAL EDUC.-BREMEN CPC 25%
CONTINUING EDUC.-HAMPTONCONTINUING EDUC.-KENTUCKY SYNOD
GENERAL PROGRAM-BREMEN CPC 75%
GENERAL PROGRAM-KENTUCKY SYNOD
GENERAL PROGRAM-EUGENE A. LESLIEGENERAL PROGRAM-WILCOXSON END.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION-CAMP KOINONIACHRISTIAN EDUCATION-CECIL HUFFCHRISTIAN EDUCATION-SAM MACY

163

86,10972,743
233,542
303,664
5,375
64,975
11,68937,773
1,670
11,108
268,752
267,723
1,115
72,01554,895
124,193
3,742
18,368
1,782
5,957
8,583
1,715
1,101
15,42022,860140,236
16,517
9,928
9,186
58,102
232,367
49,72247,721
2,803
3,788,580

2005

2006

55,1284,689
1,723
22,65039,62337,901
115,425
162,279
43,06944,721
103,366
4,296
134,162
8,614
2,507
3,446
28,106
3,652
896

57,2984,874
1,791
23,542
41,18339,393
119,969
168,667
44,76446,481
107,435
4,465
139,443
8,953
2,606
3,581
29,213
3,795
931

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MINUTES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLYHIGHER EDUCATION-SHARON CHURCH
23,310HIGHER EDUCATION-JOSEPH H. BUTLER
1,603
OTHER PRESBYTERIES
ARKANSAS PRESBYTERY-CAMP PENIEL
21,395
ARKANSAS PRESBYTERY-HIGHER EDUC.
54,495DAISY BELL BELCHER ESTATE
16,918COLUMBIA PRESBYTERY ENDOWMENT
39,288* CRYSTAL SPRINGS CAMP - FRED RAMSEY
21,083
EAST TENN - PHILIP NORRIS JONES
4,413
WILLIAM J. ELDREDGE TRUST FUND
9,998
OKLAHOMA/KANSAS/NEBRASKA MISSION
197,423
EPHRAIM MCLEAN SR. MEMORIAL FUND
32,010MISSOURI PRESBYTERY EDUCATION FUND
4,363
MISSOURI PRESBYTERY KANSAS CITY
20,476MISSOURI PRESBYTERY MISSIONS FUND
6,860
* RED RIVER PRES - CAMP 		* RED RIVER PRES - C.E. STAFF		TENNESSEE-GEORGIA PRESBYTERY CAP.
76,538* TRINITY PRES - SAINT PAUL
116,132* TRINITY PRES - SAINT PAUL INTEREST		W TENN PRES - GRACE BEASLEY FUND
93,116W TENN PRES -CAMP CLARK WILLIAMSON
11,460PRESBYTERIES
1,567,134
OTHER

Endowment

2007
24,227
1,666
22,23756,64019,171
42,51722,870
4,775
10,392229,81334,641
2,350
933
6,555
5,387
82,83079,42923,462
100,771
12,402
1,631,452

2005

2006

ANNUITIESACCOUNTS PAYABLEUNDISTRIBUTED ADJUSTMENT
OTHER

885,200
536,527(808,204)
613,523

634,238
347,197

TOTAL ENDOWMENTS/LIABILITIES

58,355,784

51,672,762

981,435

VI. CPC INVESTMENT LOAN PROGRAM, INC.
In 1976, the board began a program to provide opportunity for flexible investment of current temporary
cash assets of congregations and agencies of the church. The primary purpose of the program is to provide
income to participants as a foundation for ministry. As of January 1, 2001, the assets of the original program,
Cash Funds Management, were transferred to the new Cumberland Presbyterian Church Investment Loan
Program, Inc.
At year end 2006, the assets for the investment Loan Program were $13,246,789. Participant accounts
totaled $11,568,985. Net assets retained in the surplus as a protection of the stability of the fund totaled$1,667,174.
For 2006, the new corporation complied with the regulatory requirements in the states of Tennessee
and Kentucky and was able to offer investment opportunities to individual Cumberland Presbyterians in thestates of Tennessee, Kentucky, Texas, and New Mexico.
The board of directors is composed of the following: Mark Hunker, president; Harold Morris, vicepresident; Debbie Shanks, secretary, and Tim Latimer. Richard Magrill serves as Treasurer and Executive
Secretary. During the past year, the board met twice in regular session.
During 2006, the corporation closed one loan: $450,000 to Florence-Bethel CPCA, Florence,
Alabama.
In order to simplify administration and focus on the strengths of the Investment Loan Program, theboard took action to limit the offering of notes and depository accounts to “ready access accounts.” All note
holders (individuals) and depository account holders (churches and church agencies) with funds invested
in these “on demand” accounts participated in the $507,601 which the program paid in interest on accounts
during the year. These payments were made at the following rates in annualized terms: first quarter 3.90%,
second quarter 4.00%, third quarter 4.25%, and fourth quarter 4.50%. These rates were consistently higher
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VII. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION AND RESEARCH
A. PURPOSE
The third of three broad program areas of the work of the board is in employee benefits administration
and research. The purpose of this program is as follows:
To support the lay and ordained employees of the church as they venture to be faithful under thecall of Christ and the Church to the daily demands of providing leadership to congregations and Church
agencies who are the incarnation of the Body of Christ, the family of God at work in the world.
Employee benefits are reported in detail under headings VIII. Retirement Program, IX. Ministerial
Aid Program, and X. Insurance Program.
B. VISION
The board has a vision of uniform benefits for all Cumberland Presbyterian clergy, including grouphealth insurance, group long-term disability coverage, and participation in the General Assembly’s pension
plan. Ministers would then know what to expect when they are called to another church. No longer would
some ministers have to do without what is considered in the secular world to be basic employee benefits.
No longer would these ministers and their families have to settle for being relegated to second class status.
The reality is, as several General Assemblies have recognized, that this is possible if we work together
in much the same manner that we send out missionaries and do a lot of other ministry. Good employee
benefit plans are in place and they would be healthier and stronger if used and supported by all Cumberland
Presbyterian clergy.

VIII. RETIREMENT PROGRAM
Since 1952, the board has provided a retirement program open to all church employees. The
program gives opportunity for churches and their employees to provide a source of retirement income
based on voluntary contributions. In 1987, a new Cumberland Presbyterian Retirement Plan No. 2 wasestablished as a qualified 403(b) defined contribution plan.
A. PLAN AMENDMENTS
As new needs arise or deficiencies in the original plan document for Cumberland Presbyterian
Retirement Plan No. 2 become apparent, the General Assembly has the authority under Article IX Section
9.01 of the Plan to amend the same. Amendments were last made to the Plan by the 1999 General Assembly.
Since that time the need for no additional changes has surfaced.
B. YEAR END REPORTOn December 31, 2006, there were 390 participants in the Retirement Plan. Of these, 224 were
contributing to their accounts and 23 were receiving direct monthly payments as a result of their elections
under Plan 1. In addition to these 390 participants, there were 26 persons who were receiving annuity
payments purchased through the Plan and for whom the Plan issues 1099-R’s.
During 2006, $2,315,857 was disbursed to or for participants, a decrease of 20% over 2005s$2,883,972. Contributions totaled $772,476 and were down 12% over 2005s $876,195. (Note: The$876,195 included a rollover of $47,685.) Investment expenses totaled $101,143 an increase of 6% over2005s $95,734. Income and the gain on investments (both realized and unrealized) totaled $3,565,650 for a
103% increase over 2005s $1,755,849. The rate of return credited to the accounts for the year was 16.1%.
(Comparative annual rates of return for: previous five years—+9.2%, previous ten years—+8.9%, and fromthe beginning of professional management in March, 1982—+10.9%.)

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TEN YEAR COMPARISON OF MARKET VALUE AND NET CONTRIBUTIONSYEARCONTRIBUTIONS		VALUEMILLIONS OF DOLLARS
		
1997-2.185						
1998-4.385						
1999-7.926						
2000-10.781						
2001-12.724						
2002-15.436						
2003-17.066						
2004-18.941						
2005-20.949						
2006-22.493				

29.30328.75726.42226.44525.01422.841
25.12725.62225.27527.196

The professionals managing the retirement fund were: Victory Capital Management, an equity
manager with a growth stock emphasis; Metropolitan West Asset Management, a bond manager; Missouri
Valley Partners, a manager of large capitalization equities; NewSouth Capital Management, a manager ofsmall capitalization equities; RREEF America II, a private real estate investment trust (REIT) manager;
and the Templeton Institutional Foreign Equity Fund. The graph (above) helps to illustrate the effect of theaverage annual return of 11.1% and the true worth of having professional management of the fund. The
difference between the net contributions (dark shading) and the total value (light shading) is the value added
to the total fund and to participant accounts by the efforts of those managers.

IX. MINISTERIAL AID PROGRAM
A. MINISTERIAL AID
1. Full Benefit Recipients
There are now an equivalent of 11 CPC recipients of the full benefit of $260 per month (increased
from $240 on April 1, 2002). The monthly total of these payments is $2,860.00; annually, $34,320.00 is
paid. The equivalent of benefits for three participants, or $780 per month, is sent to Cauca Valley Presbytery
in Columbia. The payments are not designated for specific individuals but are distributed by the presbytery
as it sees fit. Each recipient also receives The Cumberland Presbyterian and Missionary Messenger.
In October 2005, the board decided to distribute 75% of the surplus to the remaining recipients.
This distribution was made in December 2005 with the eight stateside recipients receiving $818.11 for a
total of $6,544.88. In December 2006, a total of $17,537.03, or $2,192.13 per recipient, was distributed.
2. Basic Requirements
The General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church has set the following basic
requirements for receiving aid from the Ministerial Aid Program.
a. Minimum age 65.
b. Minimum years of service to the church - 15.
c. Cannot be a participant in the Cumberland Presbyterian Retirement Plan.
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minimum of ten years service is required if less than 60 years of age.
Individuals income cannot exceed $600 monthly (effective 01-01-2003).
Couples income cannot exceed $750 monthly (effective 01-01-2003).
(The GA Board of Stewardship is authorized to look at each case in light of unusual financial
hardship; thus, application may be made even if income levels exceed the ceiling.)
Presbytery obtains information and approves (approval can be given by the committee orboard charged by presbytery with this responsibility); certification of approval is sent to theGeneral Assembly Board of Stewardship.
Surviving spouse is eligible if above items 2, 3 and 4 have been met.

CPC applicants must submit to the board a listing of assets and liabilities so the net worth can be
determined. The Board of Stewardship encourages presbyteries to be aware of any persons who may meet
the above requirements. The Board wishes to help any eligible person but depends on presbyteries to notify
the Board of such persons.
3. Supplemental Retirement Benefits
There are now three CPC individuals receiving supplements to their retirement benefits from the
Ministerial Aid Program as a result of a one time action of the Board on August 30, 1987. The monthly
payment is the amount needed to bring their retirement income up to $60 and, therefore, varies for each
person. The monthly total of these payments is $39.20; annually, $470.40 is paid to the three remaining
participants.
4. Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America
The CPCA now has 5 participants who receive monthly payments at the originally agreed upon
amount of $109 per month. Benefits for these recipients total $545.00 per month and $6,540.00 annually.
The CPCA normally pays its share in June or July following their General Assembly.
5. Ministers in Overseas Presbyteries
Payments for ministers serving in overseas presbyteries (presently, a total of $12,480 annually)
are being made to Cauca Valley Presbytery and administered through its budget. In June, 2003, three
retired ministers from the Presbytery of Liberia began receiving $50 per month, a total of $1,800 annually.
In May, 2004, five retired ministers from Liberia received a total of $2,250. Reverend Robert Watkins,
Director of Global Missions, has worked with the Presbytery of Liberia to ascertain who was eligible andthe appropriate payment.
B. RETIREMENT RESERVE
Under Retirement Plan No. 1, retirees whose benefits fell below $150 per month could receivea supplement from the Special Reserve Retirement Fund Endowment to bring their benefits up to thislevel. Spouse’s of retirees are eligible to continue receiving this benefit after the retiree’s death. These
payments will eventually cease because no new persons are being added. Five individuals now receive
payments in varying amounts from this fund. The monthly total of these five payments is $746.20; annually,$8,954.40 is paid to the recipients. This endowment had a balance of $1,081,982.80 at December 31, 2006,
an increase of $33,530.24 over the previous twelve months. The 1996 General Assembly approved theBoard’s recommendation to use the excess income from this endowment for Ministerial Aid payments.
This has freed the Lowrie endowment to be used to meet other ministerial needs.

X. INSURANCE PROGRAMS
The insurance programs of the board have been assigned by the General Assembly beginning in the
middle of the previous century. Long term disability is the newest, begun in 1988. Property and casualty
insurance is the oldest, begun in 1951. While all of the insurance programs are important, group life andhealth insurance, begun in 1961, touches many lives in a personal way and often at times of deep anxiety.
In all, some 484 men, women, and children depend on this program to meet their health care needs.
A. PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCEThe Cumberland Presbyterian Church secures property and casualty insurance protection against

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accidental loss for the General Assembly Corporation, Board of Stewardship, Board of Christian Education,
Board of Missions, Commission on the Ministry, Memphis Theological Seminary, Board of The Cumberland
Presbyterian and Historical Foundation.
Effective January 1, 2004, the property and casualty insurance for the Center and Memphis
Theological Seminary was secured through General Insurance Underwriters, representing Church Mutual
Insurance Company. This change resulted in a premium savings of nearly 38%.
In August 2004, Church Mutual implemented a plan to offer local congregations property andcasualty insurance at a 7.5% discount in premium. The Board attempted to notify congregations of the
new program offered by Church Mutual. Church Mutual also attempted to contact all congregations. The
Board continues to assist congregations, presbyteries and other church related groups in securing affordable
insurance to meet their specific needs. Congregations can contact Church Mutual at 1-(800) 554-2642 torequest an insurance needs analysis. Information can also be obtained at the Church Mutual website whichis www.churchmutual.com. The website also provides a directory of agents. The Group Number for the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church Group Plan is #380. This number should be provided to the local agent
or representative in order to receive the 7.5% discount in premium.
In January 2005, General Insurance Underwriters assisted the Board in obtaining Directors,
Officers and Trustees coverage for all boards and agencies except Bethel College. Coverage is provided byPhiladelphia Indemnity Insurance Company.
B. GROUP LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE
The presbyteries of Arkansas, Columbia, Covenant, Cumberland, del Cristo, East Tennessee,
Missouri, Murfreesboro, Nashville, North Central, Red River, Robert Donnell, Trinity and West Tennessee
and the Children’s Home and The Center have now established non-contributory long term disability
programs insured by UNUMPROVIDENT. This leaves only five stateside presbyteries (Choctaw, Cullman,
Hope, Grace and Tennessee Georgia) without a program. The quarterly rate applied to participant’s salaries
is 1.50 per $100 of salary.
There are three primary reasons for ministers to want the coverage and for presbyteries to want toprovide the protection. The group rate is significantly lower than individual policy rates (especially after theJanuary 1, 1997, rate reduction) and does not require a large cash outlay to cover all full-time ministers in apresbytery; housing allowance and/or the fair rental value of a manse is included in the definition of salary
for ministers; and, there is no medical qualification requirement in order to enroll. These advantages overindividual policies make this coverage very attractive, especially to those who have previously purchased
their own policies. In addition, a provision was negotiated with UNUM by the Board’s consultant, whereby
ministers, upon leaving a participating presbytery to serve in a non-participating presbytery, may continue
the coverage if he or she so desires. The new employing church is then billed for the quarterly premium.
UNUM will pay 60% of the participants salary at the time of disability. Payment can be in one lump sum
or paid out until the participant reaches 65 or for up to 36 months if the participant is 65. There are now six
participants who have taken advantage of this provision. There are approximately 255 participants.
The booklet, enrollment form and other employee benefit information can be accessed on the Boardof Stewardship web page (http://www.cumberland.org/bos).
C. GROUP ACCIDENT INSURANCE
This policy provides twenty-four hour coverage on “named employees” for injury caused by any
accident. The maximum benefit is $50,000 and there is also a $1,000 medical benefit. The annual premium
is $60 per covered employee. All GA level boards, institutions, and agencies except Bethel College
participate in this program. The agent of record is Brian Sinclair-Whitely of Sinclair-Whitely Associates.
D. FIDELITY BOND
The Board of Stewardship secures a commercial crime policy to insure persons engaged toperform the duties of a scheduled position. Congregations, presbyteries, synods, and organizations withinthese judicatories are eligible to participate. On September 1, 2006, the policy was renewed for the next
year. The broker for this policy is Treadwell & Harry and the carrier is The Travelers Insurance Co. The
premium is $3.89 per thousand dollars of coverage with no minimum level of coverage; there is a $250
deductible. Fifty-nine positions across the denomination are now bonded for a combined total coverage of$1,520,000.

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E. GROUP HEALTH & LIFE INSURANCE
The board has used a fully-insured, managed care approach to provide group health insurance
for CP clergy and lay employees since March 1, 1999. UniCare Life and Health Insurance Company, theinsurer, has an extensive network of regional preferred provider organizations that is available to all but ahandful of eligible employees. There is no primary care physician or “gatekeeper” requirement that must
be met before seeing a specialist. Included in the plan is a prescription drug benefit with various levels of
co-payments which are described later in this report. For those few employees who are out-of-network,
there is indemnity coverage.
1. Loss Ratio
A comparison of paid medical premiums and claims is made in order to calculate a loss ratio. The
table below contains monthly and cumulative figures for the calendar year of 2006. For 2006, 84% of the
medical premiums paid to UniCare were used by UniCare to pay claims and stop-loss premiums. This
compares to a loss ratio of 86% for the same period in 2005 and 93% for 2004. This calculation does notinclude UniCare’s retainage nor any increase in the medical reserves it is holding. Under the contractual
agreement with UniCare, annual deficits or surpluses are retained by them and won’t affect subsequent
years.
MEDICAL EXPERIENCE REPORTMONTHLY
MONTH
06-Jan06-Feb
06-Mar
06-Apr06-May06-Jun06-Jul
06-Aug06-Sep06-Oct06-Nov
06-Dec

MEDICALPREMIUM
191,590
188,970
206,966
201,078
201,474
195,646
186,316
190,526
186,695
188,703199,273
189,205

PAID
CLAIMSLOSSRATIO

CUMULATIVEMEDICALPREMIUM

PAID
CLAIMSLOSS
RATIO

146,351 76%
191,590
146,35176%
131,565 70%
380,560
277,91673%
215,688 104%
587,526
493,604
84%
176,403 88%
788,604
670,00785%
174,955 87%
990,078
844,96285%
175,802 90%
1,185,724
1,020,764
86%
136,355 73%
1,372,040
1,157,119
84%
109,360 57%
1,562,566
1,266,479
81%
128,768 69%
1,749,261
1,395,247
80%
163,683 87%
1,937,964
1,558,930
80%
189,520 95%
2,137,237
1,748,450
82%
210,131 111%
2,326,442
1,958,581
84%
Note: included in Paid Claims is the monthly stop loss premium of $18,273

In an effort to broaden the existing health insurance program, in April 2005, UniCare agreed to pay
up to $300 per calendar year toward a participant’s physical. If more participants get an annual physicalthen possible health concerns can be caught early, possibly reducing more serious matters down the road.
2. Premiums
Brian Sinclair-Whitely of Sinclair-Whitely Associates is the health insurance broker for the
Cumberland Presbyterian Health Insurance Program. In November, Mr. Sinclair-Whitely begins
negotiations with UniCare pertaining to the renewal of the health insurance policy, which renews on March
1 of each year. Prescription drug costs continue to drive the increase of many health insurance plans.
Prescription drug costs continue to be a concern for our plan as well. UniCare proposed an increase in thepremium for prescription drugs. However, this increase is offset by UniCare’s willingness to decrease themedical premium. As a result of Mr. Sinclair-Whitely’s negotiations there was no increase in the healthinsurance premium for March 1, 2007 through February 29, 2008. In January 2007, Brian Sinclair-Whitely
notified the staff of the excellent renewal of the health insurance program. The excellent renewal takes
into consideration that the months of March and December experienced total claims in excess of premiums
paid.
In March 2005 participants experienced a 10% increase in premiums. And in March 2006 there
was a 5% increase in health insurance premiums. For the years 2004 - 2006 the health insurance program
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Foundation health insurance premiums increased an average of 28.1% for the same time period (2006
Kaiser/HRET Employer Health Benefits Survey).
3. Participation
In October 1998 employee participation reached a high of 333. Since that time there as been aslow decline. As of February 1, 2007 251 employees and 218 dependents participate in the program. A
breakdown of family units by size at February 1, 2006 is listed below.
FAMILY UNITS BY SIZE

Emp. only
Spouse only
Families of 2
Families of 3
Families of 4
Families of 5
Families of 6

Number of
Units
150
1
41
15
32
8
4

Total

251

Total
150
1
82
45
128
40
24
470

The table on the following page shows the enrollment figures from March 2006 to February 2007.
As you can see the numbers do fluctuate from month to month. From March 2006 to February 2007 there
was a reduction of 10 employee only participants and 4 dropped dependent coverage.
MONTHLY GROUP INSURANCEENROLLMENT

Mar 06
Apr 06
May 06
Jun 06
Jul 06
Aug 06
Sep 06
Oct 06
Nov 06
Dec 06
Jan 07
Feb 07EMPLOYEE
COVERAGE
157
157
158
153
152
149
151
149
147
148
150
147

DEPENDENT
COVERAGE
108
108
107
102
102
102
102
103
104
107
105
104

TOTAL
265
265
265
255
254
251
253
252
251
255
255
251

4. Stabilization Reserve (Formerly Emergency Reserve)
The reserve is invested in an Investment Loan Program account which had a balance of $1,289,343.53
at December 31, 2006, an increase of 199,713.96 over the past year. The Emergency Health Insurance
Reserve was established in compliance with the 1992 General Assembly directive to be used in “emergency”
situations to match presbyterial emergency fund disbursements. The 1998 General Assembly approved theBoard’s recommendation to allow the Board to use the Emergency Reserve to maintain the stability of thegroup health and life insurance plan. This allows these funds to be used for purposes outside of the original
scope of the reserve.
5. Jesse W. Hipsher Health Insurance Endowment
The Jesse W. Hipsher Health Insurance Endowment was created as the first step in the board’s
goal to raise $10,000,000 in endowments for the support of the Cumberland Presbyterian Health and Life
Insurance Program. The endowment was established on March 6, 2004. At its establishment $11,450 had

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been raised. The balance of the endowment as of December 31, 2006 was $25,636.34.
6. Health Education
In an effort to educate participants in matter concerning health care participants receive a monthly
newsletter entitled, TopHealth, published by Oakstone Publishing. The monthly newsletter is full of healthrelated tips that can be easily implemented by readers. The two page newsletter can be read within a matterof minutes. It is hoped that the newsletter is the beginning of a wellness program designed to improve thehealth of all participants.
7. Health Fair
The Board of Stewardship is sponsoring a Health Fair during 2007 General Assembly meeting in
Hot Springs, Arkansas. There will be an opportunity to have a free blood pressure check, donate blood andgather information on a variety of health related issues. Every person who attends General Assembly andConvention is invited to participate.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark Hunker, President, and Richard Magrill, Executive Secretary

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THE REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHILDREN’S HOME
I. INTRODUCTION
2006 will be a year to remember at the Children’s Home. We began the year with a budget that had
just been cut by 22 percent. In practical terms, this means we cut three full-time positions from our team andreduced three additional full-time positions to half time. All of these reductions were done without cutting
any of the direct care staff. This meant that the team would have to work smarter. In spite of those cuts, we
maintained a commitment to serve children and families with excellence.
In addition, the Children’s Home transitioned from the strong leadership of Judy Keith to a newleader, Randy Spencer. 2006 was a year of intense challenge and the CHCH Board, staff, children, families
and the many Cumberland Presbyterians who support this ministry rallied together and produced a dramaticturn around. As you will see in this report, we continued to serve a large number of children and families,
and we did that while living into the cuts outlined above. In one year, the Home moved from a $300,000
deficit at the end of 2005 to a small surplus at the end of 2006.
Many thanks for all who helped this valuable agency weather a treacherous storm.
As with most good ministries, the demand for our services continues to increase and therefore
there is no time to sit back and relax. The 2007 budget has increased to adjust to rising costs in insurance,
utilities and gas. It also includes some small expansion of the staff to accommodate additional services wefeel called to provide.
A. MISSION STATEMENT
As a ministry of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and in response to Christ’s love and example,
the Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home exists to provide a safe and wholesome environment for thedevelopment of children and to bring healing and hope to children and their families.
B. BOARD OF TRUSTEESThe Board of Trustees consists of 15 persons elected by the General Assembly. Nine of the trustees
must be members of the Cumberland Presbyterian denomination. The remaining six are (*) membersof other denominations. Current Board members are: Reverend Kevin Henson, President; *Mrs. Kay
Goodman, Vice-President; Mrs. Carolyn Harmon, Secretary; *Mr. Craig Thomas; Mrs. Jane Allen; Mrs.
Ruby Letson; Mr. Richard Dean; Mr. Tony Martin; *Mr. Randy Robinson; *Mrs. Betty Roy; Mrs. Olene
Rush; Reverend Norlan Scrudder; *Mr. Darrell Thompson; *Ms. Joy Wallace; and Mrs. Pat Huff.
Mrs. Olene Rush has completed three terms of service and is thus not eligible for re-election. The
trustees are very appreciative of the years of service and outstanding contributions made by this dedicatedboard member. With her lifelong knowledge and involvement with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
and General Assembly, Olene has been a valuable asset to the Children’s Home throughout her nine years
on the Board of Trustees.
Other members whose terms expire this year, but are eligible for re-election are Richard Dean,
Kevin Henson, Joy Wallace, and Randy Robinson. Mr. Dean, Reverend Henson and Ms. Wallace haveagreed to continue for another three years on the board. Randy Robinson has chosen not to renew his
position on the Board.
The Board of Trustees meets twice each year on the third weekends in February and September on
the campus of the Children’s Home. The Executive Committee meets as needed. Board communication
and business are conducted through e-mail, mail and phone calls between meetings.
C. REPRESENTATION AT GENERAL ASSEMBLY
The Board will be represented at the 2007 General Assembly by Mrs. Carolyn Harmon. Staff
attending will be Executive Director, Randy Spencer; and Director of Advancement, Caroline Lara.
D. LICENSURE AND AFFILIATIONSThe Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home is licensed as a Basic Care Facility through the

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Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to provide residential care for up to 24 children.
The Children’s Home holds membership in the Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Related
Ministries; Southwest Association of Children’s Homes; Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services andthe Texas Coalition of Homes for Children.

II. A STRONG CONTINUUM OF SERVICE
Looking back at 2006, we hope to give you a snapshot of the successes we have seen in our
programs. The lives we touch through our various areas of service are what keep the staff going and themission of the Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home alive.

ProtectingChildren …
The state of Texas is undergoing a restructuring of its child protective system. Out of the restructure
has emerged a new set of minimum standards for child care agencies like CPCH. These new standards havegreatly increased the level of supervision and documentation required of providers. It has never been more
important to have skillful staff and supervisors in place to care for children.
Beginning in April 2006, we began to take placements from the Texas Department of Family andProtective Services. By year’s end, we had served 13 of these children. Although these cases take morecase management attention, the children represented are very needy and are typically positively responsive
to our care. The Home continues to provide care to privately placed children.
As always, we provide each child who lives at CPCH with all their basic needs, as well as casemanagement, family and/or individual therapy, and in some cases, an older mentor. Because of ourcommitment to the entire family’s success, we have seen many children return home to their families.
Many of those families continue to be supported through our two-year-long aftercare program.
As mentioned in last year’s General Assembly Report, the final phase of the capital expansion was
to be the construction of a new cottage. The old cottage was beyond repair and was scheduled to be torn
down. Due to increased building costs, deficit operating funds and changes in the child welfare system in
Texas, the project was put on hold. The Board and staff are analyzing all elements of the project to ensurethat the capital expansion will serve children and families in the best way possible while remaining fiscally
responsible.
Despite the challenges of 2006, CPCH has continued to serve children and families in remarkable
ways.
Services and accomplishments in 2006:•
32 private placements and 13 state placements served•
29 families served•
Six individuals assisted through Independent Living•
10 college students•
38 children served in the aftercare program•
99% of residential children stayed in school.
•
95% of residential children participated in on-campus after school tutoring.
•
85% of residential children were involved in extra-curricular activities.
•
100% of residential children received medical, dental and vision exams.
•
84% of independent living residents obtained jobs.

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The Single Parent Family Program was expanded from four families to 10 in 2006. It was exciting
to experience the successes and struggles of this very special group of families. Some were extremely
successful and others struggled to overcome unbearable odds. Each family set their own goals and received
shelter, case management, parenting classes, and family therapy. In addition, many received assistancefinding jobs, establishing a budget, purchasing a car, or finding childcare for their kids.
Services and accomplishments in 2006:•
14 single parents served in the program•
28 children served•
17 families served in the aftercare program•
90% of families completed parent training.
•
80% of families found employment within two months of starting the program.
•
85% of families who left the program were employed.
•
95% if families attended family therapy.
•
90% of families maintained stable housing after leaving the program.
The ultimate goal of the Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home is for families and children to
be safe and to have opportunities to grow and flourish. Efforts are being made to impact families before
they require intensive services. Through our Program Sharing initiative, families have access to parentingclasses, marriage enrichment classes, cost-effective family therapy and continued life-coaching.
By hiring a Family Outreach Director in 2007, CPCH hopes to expand the preventive services
offered. This position will be responsible for further development of a family counseling and education
program. Please keep the Board and leadership staff in your prayers as they search for the right person totake on this role and help design this program.
Services and Outcomes in 2006:•
262 people attended parenting classes.
•
Seven individuals attended community counseling.

Equipping
Providers …
CPCH also strives to support and strengthen the family ministry efforts of Cumberland Presbyterianchurches. During 2006, several churches took advantage of the Program Sharing opportunities. Membersof the CPCH staff traveled to churches such as Shiloh CP Church, St. Timothy CP Church, First CP Churchof Lubbock, Stone Oak CP of San Antonio and First CP Church of Marshall. Trainings included marriage
enrichment, Parenting with Love and Logic and specific skill enhancement for Sunday School teachers,
youth workers and anyone working with children and families. Several churches in Tennessee have alreadyset a date for training in 2007. If you are interested in booking a training at your church, please call theChildren’s Home at (940) 382-5112 to set a date.

Volunteers in
Action…
With all the budget and employment cuts that took place at the end of 2005, CPCH knew thatvolunteers would be more important than ever. After creating the position of part-time Volunteer Coordinator,
it quickly became apparent that there were many generous individuals and groups willing to help.
In 2006, CPCH’s volunteers gave 7, 422.75 hours of their time to benefit our children and families.
That equates to $133, 906.41 worth of services (based on an hourly rate of $18.04 from Independent Sector,
2005). 32 percent of that time total -- or 2,332 hours -- was given by Cumberland Presbyterian workgroups.

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Without our dedicated volunteers, it would have been impossible for the agency to have maintained oureffectiveness this past year.

III. SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
A. CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
As mentioned in the 2006 report, the agency is implementing an aggressive plan to move fromstabilizing the budget to eventually expanding to allow for increased ministry to children and families.
Following is a brief recap of the three-phase plan.
The agency will (1) stabilize, (2) emerge stronger and (3) expand to become a more effective
organization. A summary of each phase is:Phase 1 – Stabilize: Balance the budget while maintaining effective programs.
Phase 2 – Emerge: Rebuild and improve operational revenue to fully fund each program with support
positions.
Phase 3 – Expand: Strengthen and expand the capacity to meet the needs of Denton County and thedenomination.
Phase 1, which was initialized throughout 2006, was successfully implemented. In November
2005, the leadership team, with support from the Board of Trustees, made challenging decisions that led
to the reduction of the agency budget by 22 percent, or $350,000. These cuts included the loss of threesenior-level positions and the reduction of three full-time positions to half time. A commitment to maintaineffective programs drove the effort to protect all positions working directly with children and families. To
date, all reductions have been in support positions, not direct care positions. Additional cuts were madeacross all program areas.
Along with cost-cutting measures, efforts were made to increase revenue. The leadership team is
implementing an individual donor development program that attracts individuals who are passionate about
the mission of the agency. There is also a continual push to write grants and foundation requests to support
program initiatives and general operating. Finally, the leadership team is pursuing contract opportunities.
Beginning in April 2006, the Home engaged in a contract with the State of Texas to provide
residential services for children removed from their parents. By the end of 2006, we had served 13 children
placed by the state. These children were a blessing to our program in that they are some of the neediest
kids we have seen, and in most cases, very appreciative of all we do for them. Many of these children havenever been exposed to the gospel message and therefore we have had multiple decisions for Christ.
The state contract brought in $76,000 in revenue for the year. This money only covers about a thirdof the actual cost of caring for the children, but it is good to have the additional revenue.
By the end of 2006, we had a surplus of several thousand dollars in the bank. The stabilizing phase
was very difficult but the CPCH team met the challenge with great finesse.
Phase 2, emerging, is about increasing our revenue to fully support all aspects of the program. The
success of 2006 cost us in that we were stretched too thin in some areas and will have a hard time maintaining
without some additional resources. The emphasis in 2007 will be on the quality of our programs and onplanning for adding new services.
B. AUDIT
This section will be sent as soon as the 2006 audit report in completed.
C. OPERATING EXPENSES
The cost of providing services to children and their families in 2006 was $1,220,433. This figurereflects significant reductions in expenses in key areas as indicated in Figure 2 below.
The following charts show a comparison of cash operating expenses in 2005 and 2006.

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Figure 2

2005

2007

											2006Basic Residential Care
$252,741$212,815

Family/Outreach$110,263$143,777$883,998

Fundraising$119,934$125,160$762,523

General Administrative

D. OPERATING REVENUE
Overall cash revenue for 2006 was $1,268,377. In 2004 and 2005, the Children’s Home was forced
to deplete reserves to cover deficit budgets. 2006 was a year of great sacrifice and one of generous giving
by our friends, resulting in a small surplus at the end of the year. We are very grateful to every person who
so generously gave to this ministry.
E. ENDOWMENT FUNDS
As reflected in the Audit, CPCH holds endowment funds in excess of $7.9 million. Endowment
funds cannot be spent for operating or capital expenses, but the corpus generates interest, which supports a
portion of the annual operating budget (amount in 2006 was about $262,000). The majority of these funds
were designated for endowment by donors over the years to ensure the long-term stability of the Home.
Others were designated by policy of the Board of Trustees from unrestricted estates to be placed in thesefunds to honor the legacies of the donors and assure that their contributions be on-going in perpetuity.
The audit reflects the management of these funds that are held by the Cumberland Presbyterian
Board of Stewardship. Investment decisions are overseen by the Board of Trustees of the Children’sHome.
Growth in the endowment fund is one way to ensure the long-term stability of the Children’s Home.
Operating with private money allows the agency to design programs to meet the unique needs of children
and families, versus meeting state or federal grant standards. Gifts to the endowment help ensure theChildren’s Home will flourish long into the future.
F. DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
2006 was a year of progress for CPCH’s development program. We initiated a new fundraising
method, Raising More Money (now called Benevon), which focuses on developing long-term, meaningful
relationships with donors who are truly committed to CPCH’s work. The foundation for our Benevon
program is monthly tours of CPCH’s campus, called “What’s Up at the Home” tours. These tours are open
to the community, and present a concise yet moving overview of our programs for children and families.
We personally follow-up with each tour attendee and encourage them to become more involved with CPCH,
often through volunteering or inviting others they know to attend future tours. The culmination of a year of
tours was the “Ask Event,” a free one-hour inspirational fundraising breakfast we called “Coming Home: A
Brighter Future for Children and Families.” We considered our first breakfast a success, and plan to buildon that momentum in 2007.
Another new initiative in 2006 was the monthly letter to supporters from CPCH’s executive director
Randy Spencer. These letters, written personally by Randy, are designed to update recipients on activities
at the Home. Using true-life examples of situations faced by those we serve, Randy demonstrates the daily
struggles and wonderful triumphs of our kids and families. Response to these monthly letters has been
overwhelmingly positive, and we plan to continue this new way of interacting with our supporters.
We still face the ongoing challenge of raising unrestricted dollars for our day-to-day operations.
Continued support from our Cumberland Presbyterian family through Children’s Home Sunday and Gift tothe King offerings is extremely important to the Children’s Home.
As CPCH strives to bring healing and hope to the children and families we serve, we continue torely on the tradition of generous giving Cumberland Presbyterians have demonstrated through the years.

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G. 2008 BUDGETThe 2008 budget positions the Children’s Home to operate a high-quality program while meeting
the increased licensing standards imposed by the State of Texas. The child care industry is rapidly changing
and is requiring a higher level of professionalism. CPCH is well positioned to be a premier providerof services for children and families. The changes necessary to accomplish this will require additional
expenses and thus additional revenue. The 2008 expenses and revenue are projected to be $1,423,312. Thismeans that the Children’s Home will need to raise $155,000 per year more than was raised in 2006.
The Board and staff of the Children’s Home is confident that the needs of the community and thedenomination merit a valiant effort to raise the funds necessary to continue to expand and improve services
offered by the agency. It will require the support of the entire denomination to guarantee that this valuable
mission work continues.
H. CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN
CPCH’s Champions for Children are committed to spreading the good news about the healing andhope CPCH offers to children and families. These presbytery-level representatives are equipped to makepresentations about and answer questions on CPCH’s ministry. In 2006, the Champions were supported by
Reverend Don Tabor, the volunteer Champions coach, and Reverend Kristi Lounsbury, CPCH chaplain.
Going forward, CPCH hopes to build on the presbytery-level Champions program by adding
church-level Champions and even youth Champions. Caroline Lara, CPCH’s director of advancement,
will be heading up the Champions program in 2007.

IV. RECOMMENDATIONS
A. CHILDREN’S HOME SUNDAY, 2008
Each year, the General Assembly designates a Sunday as Children’s Home Sunday. This is a
special time to promote the ministry provided by the Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home and toreceive a special offering to support this ministry financially.
RECOMMENDATION 1: That May 18, 2008 be designated as Children’s Home Sunday andthat the Assembly encourage congregations to emphasize the importance of the Children’s Home
Sunday Offering as a significant source of revenue for the care of children and families.
B. PRAYER FOR CHILDRENAll Cumberland Presbyterians have an important role to play in supporting the advocacy componentof the continuum of care for children and families who are hurting.
RECOMMENDATION 2: That the Assembly encourage each congregation to set aside one
Sunday each month to pray for children and families, especially those who are hurting and hungry,
in their communities and throughout the world.
C. CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN
As a connectional denomination, it is essential that presbyteries and local churches support thework of its institutions and agencies. To that end, the network of Children’s Home Champions for Children
who are knowledgeable about the Children’s Home should be utilized for presentations.
RECOMMENDATION 3: That the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
encourage each presbytery and church to hear regularly from its Children’s Home Champion.
D. USE OF PROGRAM SHARING/CONSULTATION COMPONENT BY LOCAL CHURCHES
Local churches are encouraged to make contact with CPCH staff to explore ways to reach out tochildren and families within their own communities.

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RECOMMENDATION 4: That Cumberland Presbyterian Churches look for ways to interact
with the Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home through its Program Sharing and Consultation
component to serve children and families in need in their own congregations and communities.
Through these partnerships the resources of the denomination and its Children’s Home can bebrought together to enrich the lives of children and families and bring healing and hope in moreplaces.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Henson, President
Randy Spencer, Executive Director

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THE Report of the Board of Trusteesof Memphis Theological Seminary
Introduction
Memphis Theological Seminary of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church is the only seminary of
the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Our history is traced back through the Cumberland Presbyterian
Theological Seminary in McKenzie to the organization of two graduate schools of theology, one at
Cumberland University and the other at Bethel College, in 1852. Those two graduate schools of theology
continued the legacy begun in the work of founder Finis Ewing, who educated candidates for the ministryin his home, and many other ministers, who trained young candidates in homes, churches, and on the
trail. For one hundred fifty five years, Cumberland Presbyterians have been providing formal theologicaleducation for its ministers. For almost two hundred years, the Cumberland Presbyterian Church has valued
the importance of an educated ministry.
With the denomination’s decision to move its seminary to Memphis in 1964, Memphis TheologicalSeminary began to serve a broader student body. Though students from other denominations were admitted
during the McKenzie years, the move to a major metropolitan area opened the opportunity to attract
more students from more denominations. Today, Memphis Theological Seminary has one of the mostdiverse student populations, in terms of denomination and race, of any seminary in the United States. This
theological and denominational diversity provides a rich environment for educating pastors, chaplains,
educators, and leaders for the church of Jesus Christ.
We, the trustees and administration of Memphis Theological Seminary are privileged to be a partof this legacy, and look forward to what God has in store for our ministry in the future. With gratitude for
God’s guidance and provision in the past year, we make the following report to the 177th General Assemblyof the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

I. Board of Trustees
A. Officers
The following officers were elected by the Board of Trustees to serve during the past academic year:
Moderator – Mrs. Marianna Williams (Cumberland Presbyterian elder, Newbern, TN); Vice-moderator –Doctor Carmichael Crutchfield (Christian Methodist Episcopal minister, Jackson, TN); Secretary – Doctor
Meade Walker (National Baptist minister, Memphis, TN); Treasurer – Michael Touchet (Director of Finance,
MTS).
B. Board representative
Marianna Williams will serve as the Board’s representative to this meeting of the General
Assembly.
C. Meetings
The Board has met twice since the last meeting of General Assembly: September 8-9, 2006, andFebruary 9-10, 2007. It is scheduled to meet one more time before the meeting of General Assembly, on
May 11-12, 2007. In addition to full Board meetings, standing committees meet on a regular schedule
between Board meetings.
D. Expiration of Terms
The Board of Trustees is made up of twenty-four members, thirteen of whom will be Cumberland
Presbyterians and eleven of whom will be non-Cumberland Presbyterians. The terms of eight members of
the Board expire each year. Four of the eight whose terms expire this year are eligible to succeed themselvesand have agree to serve another three year term: Doctor Carmichael Crutchfield (CME, Jackson, TN); Mr.
Chester Dickson (CPC, Houston, TX); Reverend Emily Matheny (UMC, Memphis, TN); Reverend Doctor
Rebecca Salisbury (Sturgis, KY). All four have served faithfully and contributed greatly to the life of the

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seminary. We are grateful for their willingness to continue serving.
Two trustees have completed three terms and are not eligible to succeed themselves: Reverend
Robert Norvell (PCUSA, Jonesboro, AR) and Reverend Michael Qualls (CPC, Bartlett, TN). Both of thesetrustees have served faithfully and well, Reverend Norvell having chaired the Advancement Committee formany years. Doctor Stephen Rhodes (PCUSA, Berea, KY) is completing his second three-year term andhas asked not to be re-nominated. Mrs. Bettye Hendrix is completing her first term and has asked not tobe re-nominated due to her need to care for her mother. We are grateful to God for the service both thesetrustees have given to Memphis Theological Seminary.
One trustee, Doctor Robert Tyson (UMC, Holly Springs, MS) has been forced to resign from theboard due to a chronic heath condition. His letter of resignation has been forwarded to the Stated Clerk.
Doctor Tyson served faithfully for four years on the Board of Trustees.
Recommendation 1: That the General Assembly express its gratitude to Reverend
Robert Norvell, Reverend Michael Qualls, Doctor Stephen Rhodes, Mrs. Bettye Hendrix and Doctor
Robert Tyson for their faithful service to Memphis Theological Seminary and the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church.
The President has met with the General Assembly Nominating Committee and suggested persons
who would be willing and able to fill the vacant positions on the Board of Trustees.
E. Work of the Board
The trustees have given significant attention during the past year to understanding and morefaithfully executing their role in governing the life of the seminary. The Board’s standing committees aremeeting more frequently between regular board meetings. A review of the Board of Trustees Handbook
is under way in an effort to clarify board expectations, and the process of trustee orientation for new
board members is being revised to maximize trustee involvement in the life of the seminary. The Board
is committed to strengthening the ties between MTS and the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, even as it
continues to reach out to build relationships with other denominations we are serving.
The Board has given significant attention in the past year to developing our administrative policies
and procedures. A new employee handbook, faculty handbook, policy and procedures manual, and fiscal
management manual are all under development.

II. Administration
A. President
Daniel J. (Jay) Earheart Brown, Ph.D., became the seventh President of Memphis TheologicalSeminary August 1, 2005. Jay had served on the faculty of MTS since August, 1997, having previously
served as a pastor in Nashville, TN, and Lexington, KY. He is a life-long Cumberland Presbyterian and sonof a Cumberland Presbyterian minister. He is a graduate of Bethel College (B.A.), Memphis TheologicalSeminary (M.Div.), and Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, VA (Ph.D.). He was formallyinaugurated during a service of worship on March 25, 2006.
Jay has been selected to participate in a study of new Presidents at schools accredited by the
Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. Doctor Doug Lewis, retired Presidentof Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C., and Doctor Anthony Ruger of Auburn TheologicalSeminary are conducting the study. They plan to be in Memphis this summer to conduct their second roundof interviews for the project.
B. Bi-Annual Review of the President
The Board of Trustees conducted its required bi-annual evaluation of the President at the February
2007 meeting. Members of the evaluation task force sought input from faculty, administration and staff,
students, and all Board members, as well as the President. The review resulted in an action plan for the
President’s ongoing professional and personal development in the office.
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Barbara A. Holmes, Ph.D., was elected to serve as Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean
in May, 2005, following a national search. Doctor Holmes had previously served MTS as Professor of
Ethics and African American Studies, having joined the faculty in 1998. She was ordained to the ministry
in the Latter Rain Apostolic Holiness Church, and has privilege of call (her ordination is recognized) in
the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). She is a regular participant at Mississippi Boulevard Christian
Church in Memphis.
Doctor Holmes has been widely recognized in the Memphis area and nationally for her leadershipin theological education. In the past year she has made presentations at many national events and traveled
to South Africa with leaders from Methodist Healthcare in Memphis for an international symposium onfaith and health.
Doctor Holmes continues to recruit noted faculty for short term courses in January and the summer
term, and she has been instrumental in developing new programs in theology and the arts, faith and health,and the LifeTime series of continuing and lay educational programs for the church.
Stan Wood, D.Min., continues to serve as the Associate Dean and Director of the Doctor of Ministry
program at Memphis Theological Seminary. Doctor Wood is an ordained minister in the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church in America and former Executive Director of the General Assembly of our sister
denomination.
D. Vice President of Advancement
Doctor John Barker resigned as Vice President of Advancement in September 2006 to take anadministrative position with the Memphis City Schools. Doctor Barker gave significant leadership to the
Advancement of MTS during his fifteen month tenure in office.
In January 2007, Mrs. Cathi Johnson began work as Vice President of Advancement, coming to
MTS from over six years as Development Director for The Baddour Center, a residential home for adults
with mental disabilities.
Cathi brings to her work at MTS a proven track record of non-profit fundraising, a commitment to
the mission of MTS, and the ability to manage and build on the efforts of those who have gone before her.
She is a United Methodist, active in her local church in Collierville, TN, a Memphis suburb. There shesings in the choir and takes an active part in all the programs of the church. We are confident that Cathi’sskills and experience will be a great asset to the seminary as we move forward.
E. Vice President of Operations/CFO
Mr. Mike Touchet began work for MTS as Director of Finance in January 2006. In August 2006,
the Board of Trustees named him Vice President of Operations. Mike brings a wealth of experience in
non-profit finance and administration to this position. He is an active Roman Catholic layman, and deeplycommitted to the ecumenical mission of MTS.
F. Program for Non-profit Excellence
In December 2005 MTS was selected through a competitive application process to participate
in the Program for Non-profit Excellence (PNE), a three year program of capacity building run by The
Alliance for Non-profit Excellence in Memphis. The purpose of PNE is to help strengthen the organizational
effectiveness of non-profit organizations in the Memphis area by providing three years of consulting andeducational programs for senior administrators and board members.
We were saddened by the death in October 2006 of our first PNE consultant, Mrs. P.J. Smoot, aftera lengthy battle with cancer. In December we began working with Mr. Alan Gumble and Mrs. Mary Jo
Greil as consultants. We look forward to accomplishing a great deal in this program over the next year anda half.

III. Instruction
A. Degree Programs
Memphis Theological Seminary continues to offer three degree programs and one certificate
program through the Program of Alternate Studies. The Master of Divinity is the basic degree program forpersons preparing for ordained ministry in many denominations. It continues to be our largest degree

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program, with 71% of students enrolled. The M.Div. requires 87 semester hours and takes three years offull-time study to complete.
The Master of Arts in Religion degree has three tracks: a lay professional track for persons seeking
to increase their knowledge and skills for lay leadership or Christian Education ministry in the church, andacademic track for persons who want to teach but do not seek ordination, and a deacon’s track designed forUnited Methodist students preparing for diaconal ministries in that denomination. The M.A.R. requires 48
semester hours and takes two years of full-time study to complete.
The Doctor of Ministry degree is a professional degree designed for pastors and other ministers
who have at least three years of full-time work in ministry after their M.Div. and who want to engage infurther theological reflection on the practice of ministry. The D.Min. is designed around five two-weekresidencies, in January and July, and the implementation of and report on a major project in ministry.
At Commencement in May of 2006, Memphis Theological Seminary awarded the M.A.R. degree
to twenty-three persons. Fifty persons were awarded the M.Div. degree, and six were awarded the D.Min.
degree. Of these seventy-nine graduates, nine were members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, andone was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America.
Cumberland Presbyterian Master of Divinity Graduates were:		
Ted Bane, Nashville Presbytery		
Geoffery Bunting, North Central Presbytery		Melissa Goodloe, Murfreesboro Presbytery		
Cardelia Howell-Diamond, Presbytery del Christo		
Jeffrey Powell, West Tennessee Presbytery		
Tim Smith, Columbia Presbytery		
Dee Ann Thompson, Covenant Presbytery		Carey Womack, Trinity Presbytery
The one Cumberland Presbyterian Doctor of Ministry Graduate was:		
Yoong S. Kim, West Tennessee Presbytery
B. Faculty
For the current academic year, Memphis Theological Seminary has fourteen full-time teachingfaculty and three administrative faculty members who teach part-time. In addition, the seminary curriculum
is greatly enhanced by the work of twenty-five to thirty adjunct professors, most of whom are active inministry. As finances allow, the Board and Administration are committed to increasing the size of thefaculty to meet the demands of our growing student body.
New faculty members added during the past academic year include Peter Gathje, Ph.D., Associate
Professor of Ethics. Doctor Gathje is a Roman Catholic layman. He and his wife, Jenny, live in Midtown
Memphis in Emmanuel House, an intentional Christian community focused on providing hospitality tohomeless men and women. A native of Wisconsin, Doctor Gathje received his Ph.D. in Ethics from Emory
University in Atlanta, Georgia. He has recently published a history of the Open Door Community in
Atlanta, one of the nation’s most noted Christian inner city missions. Doctor Gathje came to MTS after
eight years on the faculty of Christian Brothers University in Memphis, where he served as chair of the
Religion Department.
Our second new faculty member this year is Aliou Niang, Instructor in New Testament. Mr. Niangis completing his dissertation in New Testament at Brite Divinity School of Texas Christian University inFort Worth. He is a native of Senegal, West Africa, and was a convert to Christianity from Islam as a youngman. He remains connected to a group of churches in his native country and travels there in the summers to
help in their ministry. He and his wife, Elizabeth, moved to Memphis in January so that Aliou could begin
his work at MTS. They have been affiliated with the Southern Baptist Church, though they have not yet
settled on a church home in Memphis.
Members of the MTS faculty continue to publish books and articles both for the academy andthe church. Many faculty members preach in area churches on a regular basis, deliver lectures for local
churches and judicatories, deliver papers at academic conferences, and write articles for a wide range ofreaders. G. Lee Ramsey, Professor of Pastoral Theology and Homiletics, served as conference preacher forthe 2007 Cumberland Presbyterian Ministers Conference in McKenzie. Barbara Holmes, Vice President
and Dean, was invited to preach in the Lenten Preaching Series at Calvary Episcopal Church in Memphis.
Books recently completed or nearing completion by our faculty include a Bible commentary, worshipresources, and an analysis of the role of clergy in Southern fiction.
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Seymour, on the results of a Carnegie Foundation study, Educating Clergy. The study was conducted over
several years and involved evangelical, mainline, and Roman Catholic seminaries, as well as one rabbinicalschool. The study is focused around four key roles of clergy: interpretation, formation, contextualization,and performance. Over the next year, faculty will engage in further conversation about how our education
shapes clergy to be effective leaders of congregations in the twenty-first century. Our MTS consultations
are funded through a grant from the Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion.
C. Deaths
Two retired faculty members died since we wrote our last report to the General Assembly. In June
2006, Doctor Paul B. Brown, Professor Emeritus of Preaching and Worship died from injuries received in
an automobile accident. In March 2007, Doctor Joe Ben Irby, Professor Emeritus of Theology died at theage of 91. We give thanks to God for the faithful service of these two professors at Memphis TheologicalSeminary, and continue to pray for their families. Both men had a profound impact on several generationsof ministers in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and beyond.
D. Enrollment
Total enrollment in Memphis Theological Seminary for the fall term was 332. Spring semester
enrollment stands at 323. January and summer term enrollment continues to grow as more courses havebeen offered during those shorter terms over the past two years. The largest number of students comesfrom the United Methodist Church, with about 40% of total enrollment. Cumberland Presbyterians are thesecond largest denomination in the student body with about 13% of all students (43 out of 323). There are
currently twenty-seven denominations represented in the student body. Approximately 45% of students are
African American, and about 40% are women.
The following table presents a picture of the growth in the student body at MTS since 1990. The
figures are based on fall semester enrollment. Figures included are for total enrollment, enrollment in eachof our three degree programs, and enrollment of Cumberland Presbyterian Students.

1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006

Total enroll
140
189
198
227
238
268
287
282
266
286
282
323
326
349
351
346
332

M.Div.
114
126
130
155
175
181
184
191
177
197
201
212
211
230
240
236
236

M.A.R.
12
22
23
23
27
29
37
32
34
26
31
45
50
58
51
57
44

D.Min.
14
21
24
18
24
29
34
28
26
25
32
34
30
27
24
26

CPC
37
40
37
37
37
40
42
47
40
34
37
39
39
38
42
37
42

In the seventeen years represented on this table, total enrollment has grown by 198 (237%). At thesame time, there has been little net growth in the number of Cumberland Presbyterian students. The growthamong students from other denominations has meant that Cumberland Presbyterian enrollment has fallenfrom 26.4% of total enrollment to 12.7%. We are working to recruit more Cumberland Presbyterian students
from across the denomination, and ask all Cumberland Presbyterians to encourage their probationers to give
serious consideration to MTS for their theological education. One new initiative under consideration by
the administration of MTS is a youth conference on our campus to encourage high school aged youth toconsider a call to ministry.
We currently have five international students, one of whom is from the new Cumberland Presbyterian
Church in Seoul, South Korea. A Cumberland Presbyterian pastor from Japan Presbytery is making plansto spend the next school year at MTS.
D. New Academic Initiatives
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Memphis in providing classes for students enrolled in the department of philosophy to study the rhetoric ofpreaching. MTS and U of M will cross list courses and share faculty resources in this new venture.
We are exploring closer partnerships with the Church Health Center, Methodist Healthcare, and the
University of Tennessee Medical School to provide a center for the study of faith and health at MTS. We
began our first Doctor of Ministry class with an emphasis in faith and health in January 2007. We had more
applicants for the program than we were able to accommodate. We continue to develop new programs inthis area.
In January 2007 we hosted our second annual Theology and Arts Institute, led by Doctor Valerie
Bridgeman Davis. Local funders are interested in providing resources as we continue to develop course
offerings for our students in theology and the arts.
In July 2006 we held our first LifeTime class. LifeTime seeks to provide lay and continuing clergy
education in a one day workshop format. In January, we offered eight LifeTime events in the greater
Memphis area and this summer are planning to offer LifeTime events across the denomination. We are
exploring sites in Middle Tennessee, Arkansas, Alabama, and Texas for these courses, and have been inconversation with pastors across the church to discover what kind of courses would be attractive to potential
students.
The administration and faculty continue to explore the possibility of distance education through online delivery of courses. To this time, the cost of such a program, both in dollars and in human resources,
is greater than we have been able to bear. Another question that the faculty has been wrestling with is
this: Given that MTS is committed to spiritual formation of its students, in addition to the transformationof information, how can such formation be fostered without the face-to-face interaction of traditional
educational models? The discussion is ongoing as we seek to provide a quality graduate education for ourstudents and meet growing demand for courses through distance education.
E. The Library
The MTS Library continues to thrive despite having to bear the brunt of budget cuts in two recent
years. Microfilming of rare and brittle Cumberland Presbyterian monographs has been completed thanks
to a SOLINET/NEH grant secured by Administrative Librarian Steven Edscorn. The C.S. Lewis study
collection continues to grow through the generosity of the Memphis chapter of the C.S. Lewis Society.
The library staff has received requests from around the world for access to some of the rare holdings in thisspecial collection. The Library staff continues to provide outstanding service to the students of MTS and toministers and lay leaders of the Memphis area who pay a modest annual fee to use our collection. The staff
continues to investigate further grant opportunities to improve technology and services.
F. Accreditation
Memphis Theological Seminary holds dual accreditation by the Association of Theological Schools
in the United States and Canada (ATS), and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
Every ten years, member schools go through an extensive process of re-accreditation review.
This academic year has been a busy one as we conduct our self-study and prepare to write ouraccreditation reports. Faculty, staff, students, board members, and alumni have spent many hours evaluating
how well MTS meets the standards for accreditation for these two bodies. The self study documents will
be completed in the fall of 2007. Visiting teams from SACS and ATS will visit the campus in the spring of2008 to see whether or not the school is meeting the standards of accreditation to an acceptable level. Those
visiting teams will make a recommendation to the membership of their respective associations on whether
or not to continue re-accreditation for the next ten years.
Virginia Lee, Associate Professor of Christian Education, has ably guided the self-study effort.

IV. Facilities
A. New Sign
Through generous gifts from the Cumberland Presbyterian Women’s Ministry and Henry andJeanne Varnell of Memphis, we were able to construct a beautiful new architectural sign at the corner of
East Parkway and Union Avenue. The new sign was designed by The Crump Firm and built by Jerry James
with Chris Woods Construction. This new sign has brought increased visibility to our campus. We are
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B. Purchase of Property
The 174th General Assembly granted approval for MTS to purchase a large house, owned by Robertand DiDi Montgomery, adjacent to the MTS campus on East Parkway. In January of 2006, the Board
approved the purchase of this 5,000 square foot home for a price of $842,000. In February 2007, theBoard of Trustees voted to name the house “Hilliard Hall,” in honor of Doctor David and Patsy Hilliard.
Doctor Hilliard, a retired United Methodist minister and former trustee, has served on two occasions as
Interim President of Memphis Theological Seminary. A lead gift of $600,000 was given to MTS withthe understanding that MTS would raise another $600,000 to fully fund the purchase, remodeling, andfurnishing of Hilliard Hall. If all goes according to schedule with our application for change of zoning, weplan to move into Hilliard Hall, with offices and two additional classrooms, by the start of the fall term in2007.
We have purchased four additional residential duplex properties on Roberta Drive and St. Agnes
Drive immediately to the east of our main campus. The 175th General Assembly approved the purchase of
up to eight of these duplexes as they become available. Before the General Assembly meets we hope tohave purchased these eight duplexes, which are being used for student housing.
One of the single family homes owned by MTS on Union Avenue has been converted from student
housing to a guest house for visiting lecturers, trustees, and other visitors to MTS. This conversion reduces
the need for hotel room rental for a variety of campus activities. When the guest house is not being used
for MTS events, it is available for rent by other Boards and agencies of the church for events they may besponsoring.
C. Long Range Campus Planning
In its February meeting, our Board approved a long range campus plan for the neighborhood
around our current campus. We are working closely with neighbors around the MTS campus to ensure
their support for the long range plans as they develop. We will have drawings of the plan available at theGeneral Assembly.
In order to accomplish this plan, the Board approved a request to the General Assembly to purchaseany properties within our long range plan as they become available.
Recommendation 2: That the General Assembly authorize the Board of Trustees ofMemphis Theological Seminary to purchase any residential properties on Roberta Drive or St. Agnes
Drive within the bounds of the MTS Board approved Master Campus Plan, and that the Board of
Stewardship be authorized to provide loans to accomplish these purchases.
D. Lease of Classroom SpaceIn the fall of 2005, MTS leased three classrooms from Union Avenue United Methodist Church,
located three blocks to our west at the corner of Union Avenue and Cooper. This arrangement allowed us
to convert one of our on-campus classrooms for office space for two faculty or administrators, and three
support staff.
The agreement with Union Avenue Church has provided us much needed room for expansion,
until we are able to build more classroom space on our campus. We are grateful to the church for theircooperation and for their long-standing friendship with MTS. The classroom space at Union Avenue
Church is dedicated space, which we have outfitted with the same instructional technology available in ouron campus classrooms. In addition, the church has adequate parking on site for our students.
The addition of Hilliard Hall may eliminate our need to rent this space. Either way, we are grateful
to God for the good working relationship with Union Avenue United Methodist Church.
E. Commuter Housing
MTS began to convert its student housing from individual rentals to commuter housing in the 1998.
Currently, MTS provides commuter housing, with very reasonable nightly rates, for almost 100 students
each week of the regular term. The need for such commuter housing has continued to grow, as has income
from such rentals. Our ability to serve students from about a 250 mile radius around Memphis, throughblock scheduling of classes and provision of affordable commuter housing, has had a significant impact on
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F. Safety
The Office of Safety of MTS continues to explore ways to enhance the safety of our students inthe context of our urban campus. Through the use of lighting, security officers, secure locks, and wellarticulated safety plans, the seminary seeks to provide a safe environment for students and visitors to our
campus.
In the past year, MTS has contracted with a local security company to provide regular patrols
around our neighborhood. This additional safety measure has been well received by our students and by
our neighbors. We continue to seek ways to provide a safe environment for our campus community.
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, many schools have begun to review their emergency preparedness
plans. We are in the process of reviewing our procedures and enhancing our plans to continue operations of
MTS in the wake of a natural or man made disaster. This process includes stockpiling emergency supplies,
backing up computer records and other vital data, and having communication plans clearly articulated in
the event of a disaster.
G. Work Teams
Memphis Theological Seminary is grateful to volunteer work teams from Trilla, Illinois; Greenville,
Tennessee; Bowling Green, Kentucky; and Collierville, Tennessee who have visited our campus recently
and provided volunteer labor to enhance our building and grounds. We are able to host work groups ofadults and youth during the summer months and provide housing for them for up to a week in student
housing.

V. Finance
A. Budget
Because of difficulties related to our accounting software, our Board will approve a budget for the
2007-2008 academic year in May. Copies of that report will be delivered to the General Assembly Office assoon as possible after our May 11-12 meeting. It will be available at the General Assembly for review.
This year’s budget of $3.95 million is an all-time record budget, though it is still quite low incomparison to other seminaries of our size. Our faculty, administration, and staff are to be commended
for doing significant work with the resources they have available. We seek to be faithful stewards of theresources entrusted to us, and to use those resources as wisely as possible for the education of men andwomen for pastoral and other kinds of leadership in the church.
Sources of income anticipated for this year’s budget are as follows:
Tuition and Fees
Gifts and Grants
Auxiliary Income
Endowment Income

2,108,000
850,000
529,000
460,000

53.4%
21.5%
13.4%
11.7%

Expenses fall into the following categories:
Instructional Expense
Library
Student Services
Administration
Facilities and Safety
Advancement

1,423,595
347,147
350,197
953,814
631,438
240,809

36.1%
8.8%
8.9%
24.2%
16.0%
6.1%

B. Endowment
Our endowment continues to grow through donations, estate gifts, and capital gains. This vital
source of income is essential to our long term success. Our total endowment passed the $11 million markby the end of 2006. We are grateful for all the faithful gifts that have helped us reach this important

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mark. However, in comparison with other seminaries of our size, we are highly under endowed. It is
not an exaggeration to say that we need an endowment in the 40-50 million dollar range in order to more
adequately fund our program. We will be producing educational materials in the near future to distribute
throughout the church to encourage gifts to the endowment of theological education through Memphis
Theological Seminary.
We are grateful for the following new endowments established during the past year:
1. Louis E. & Millie Coats Gholson Endowment
Rev. Louis Gholson was reared in the Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church near Kevil, Kentucky,
and graduated from Bethel College and the Cumberland Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Afterordination he served as pastor of the Greeneville (TN) CPC, and then moved to South Georgia on
his doctor’s advice. He served out the remainder of his ministry in the United Methodist Church,
serving finally as overseers at Epworth-by-the-Sea, and UMC Conference Center on St. Simon’s
Island. Louis Gholson died in 1995, and Millie followed in 2001, but before they died, theypurchased a life insurance policy on a friend at Epworth, the proceeds of which would go equally
to Bethel College, MTS, Epworth-by-the-Sea, and a UMC retirement center. At the friend’s deathin 2005, MTS received almost $200,000 to begin this endowment, income from which will provide
operating support to the seminary.
2. Cardelia Howell Diamond Scholarship Endowment
In gratitude to God and in honor of their daughter, Cardelia Howell Diamond (M.Div. 2006),
Sonny and Linda Howell of the Lubbock (Texas) Cumberland Presbyterian Church established thisendowment to provide scholarship support for MTS students from the Presbytery del Christo.
3. Hudson and Robbie C. Roseberry Endowment
Hudson Roseberry was a lifelong Cumberland Presbyterian. Robbie was reared as a United
Methodist who served for many years as organist at Memphis Theological Seminary. Together,
Hudson and Robbie were members of the Colonial Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Memphis.
This endowment was established at their deaths through a trust agreement they had establishedmany years ago. Income from the Endowment will support music and music instruction at MTS.
4. Randy Leslie Endowment
This endowment was established in honor of Randy Leslie (M.Div. 1997) on his resignation as
Director of Technologies, Facilities, and Safety at Memphis Theological Seminary. Randy’s
love for MTS was evident in all he did during his tenure on the administration and staff of theseminary. Income from the fund will purchase trees for our campus to replace those lost due to age
or weather.
5. Richard M. & Martha Carol Barker Scholarship Endowment
Richard M. (Mike) & Martha Carol Barker, lifelong faithful United Methodists from Humboldt,
Tennessee, established this endowment to provide scholarship support for a student demonstrating
financial need from the Memphis Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. Mike andMartha Carol are the parents of former MTS Vice President of Advancement, John Barker.
6. Reverend Robert Lee Truax, Jr. Award for Academic Achievement Endowment
Reverend Robert Truax, Jr. (M.Div. 1986) established this endowment to provide a cash award
to students who demonstrate significant academic achievement both in undergraduate andseminary studies. The award will be given annually to one or more persons satisfying the criteria
established.
7. Jim Covington Endowment
Doctor Jim Covington of Ooletewah, Tennessee, died suddenly in October 2006. Son of a
Cumberland Presbyterian minister, Jim was a counselor, serving for many years as Director of the
Guidance and Career Counseling Service at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro.
Jim was a faithful elder for many years in the CPC, serving the Red Bank CPC in Chattanooga
at the time of his death. A leader at the presbyterial and denominational level of the church, Jim
served on the Board of Trustees of Bethel College and Memphis Theological Seminary. He served
as Moderator of the MTS Board for several terms. After Jim’s untimely death, many trustees who
had worked with him donated funds to establish this endowment, income from which will provide
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8. Kyle D. Brantley, M.D. Memorial Fund
Wesley D. Brantley, Jr. and Susan A. Brantley of Ada, Oklahoma, established this endowment
in memory of their son, Kyle, who died in 2006. Kyle was reared in the Covenant Cumberland
Presbyterian Church of Ada, was educated at Tulane University and the University of Oklahoma
Medical School. In addition to his work as a pathologist, Kyle was an accomplished churchorganist, serving the Faith CPC in Metarie, Louisiana, and the University Christian Church in
Oklahoma City, in addition to many other churches in Oklahoma and North Texas. Income fromthis endowment will support music related activities at MTS.
The Advancement Department at Memphis Theological Seminary is available to talk to any
interested person about how to set up an endowment to benefit Memphis Theological Seminary. Named
endowments can be established with as little as $1,000.
C. Estate Gifts
We give thanks to God for estate gifts from long-time MTS Bursar, Mrs. Thelma Craig and Professor
Emeritus of Theology, Doctor Joe Ben Irby. These gifts will build the endowments they had previously
established at Memphis Theological Seminary.
As this report is written we have received news of the death of Mr. Bascom Cooksey of Lebanon,
Tennessee. Mr. Cooksey had established a charitable remainder trust with the University of Tennessee with
20% of the fund to be given to MTS for the Sally Clay and Alice J. Cooksey Endowment Fund.
We are grateful to God for these faithful friends, for their lives and their witness to the gospel, andfor the planning which will allow their witness to live on in perpetuity. Those who inform the seminarythat they have made provisions for the seminary in a will, trust, or other planned giving vehicle become
members of the MTS Heritage Club.
The Advancement Department at Memphis Theological Seminary is available to provide programs
in local churches on the importance of giving to the church, both local and denominational ministries,
through careful and prayerful estate planning and other means of planned giving.
D. Theological Education Sunday
Each year the General Assembly approves a day in the church calendar for “Theological Education
Sunday.” It is our intent that this day be recognized throughout the church as a way of promoting the vital
work of theological education carried out through Memphis Theological Seminary and the Program of
Alternate Studies. We encourage pastors to include special prayers for MTS and PAS on this day. Sunday,
March 2, 2008 has been designated for this special Sunday.
We produce a bulletin insert highlighting students in these two programs and provide offering
envelopes to each church who requests these materials. We also offer to provide student, faculty, or board
speakers, as we are able to fill those requests, and encourage all Cumberland Presbyterian Churches to receivea special offering for the work of MTS and PAS. Some church sessions prefer to budget a contribution fromtheir mission funds rather than receive a special offering.
Theological Education Sunday is an important tool in educating Cumberland Presbyterians about
the ministry of MTS and PAS.
Recommendation 3: That the General Assembly encourage all Cumberland Presbyterian
Churches to recognize Theological Education Sunday by praying for the work of Memphis TheologicalSeminary and the Program of Alternate Studies, praying for students who are being educatedthrough MTS and PAS, educating its members on the importance of theological education to thelife and health of the denomination, and giving its members, through whatever means the session
deems appropriate, an opportunity to make a contribution to the work of theological education in the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
E. Annual Fund
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contributions have grown steadily over the past fifteen years, as income from Our United Outreach has
remained relatively steady.
In some respects, the income we receive from OUO puts us in a better position than many theologicalseminaries, whose income from denominational sources has declined significantly over the past twenty
years. Our income from OUO has remained steady and increased slightly over that time period. We are
grateful for the commitment of Cumberland Presbyterians to the ministry of MTS, and all our common
ministries, expressed so tangibly through giving to Our United Outreach.
At the same time, we do not expect income from denominational contributions to increasesignificantly in the future. This means that we are required to put more time and energy into fund raisingthan ever before. We are grateful for the many alumni who have made a financial contribution to our
ministry this year. We are also grateful for all the faithful laypersons who have given to the Annual Fundbecause they know the importance of an educated ministry to the life and health of our denomination.
F. Audit Report
The auditing firm of Zoccola Kaplan, P.C. has audited the books of Memphis Theological Seminary
for the 2005-2006 fiscal year and issued an unqualified audit report. Copies of this report are on file withthe office of the Stated Clerk and the General Assembly Council.

VI. Sustaining Pastoral Excellence Program
Memphis Theological Seminary was the recipient of a $1.9 million grant from the Lilly Endowment,
Inc. in 2003 to implement a program called Sustaining Pastoral Excellence through Scholarship, Piety, andJustice. The SPE program is designed to support excellence in ministry through education, prayer, andmutual support and accountability. Sixty-eight pastors from ten different denominations began the programin August 2004. They are organized into six colleague groups who meet monthly except in the summer andin December. One of the original participants had to drop out of the three-year program this year, but theremaining sixty-seven participants are continuing to meet regularly for study, prayer, and service. Nine ofthe participants are Cumberland Presbyterians.
SPE encourages the development of a balanced life among clergy participants. Each of the colleague
groups develops a covenant through which clergy commit themselves to taking care of their mind, body,and spirit. Colleague groups provide accountability as pastors seek to develop healthy life practices andhealthy relationships with parishioners and family members. In addition, the program provides resourcesand education for spouses and children of clergy, and retreats for lay leaders of congregations served byparticipating pastors.
The SPE program has had a significant impact on the pastors who have participated, generating arenewed commitment to ministry and a deepening of spiritual resources for ministry. In this, the last yearof the program, each participant will be given a sabbatical leave from their place of ministry.
We were informed by the Lilly Endowment that a smaller amount of funding would be madeavailable for continuation grants. MTS was invited to apply for one of those continuation grants in order
to expand the program beyond the initial participants. We applied in November 2006 for an additional$960,000 to continue our program.
In March Lily informed us that our proposal was awarded the full $960,000 to begin the second
round of SPE programming. The grant will run for three years, from 2007-2010. Our plan is to have fundingin place to continue this program indefinitely beyond this grant period in order to strengthen ministers andministry to the denominations we serve at Memphis Theological Seminary.

VII. Program of Alternate Studies
The Program of Alternate Studies continues to serve the Cumberland Presbyterian Church,following in the footsteps of earlier programs that have provided ministerial education in the church sinceat least 1896, such as the Home Study Course/Ministers In-Service Training School that went from the1940s through the early 1980s.
Doctor Thomas D. Campbell is in his thirteenth year as Director of PAS, and Karen Wilson, Assistantto the Director is in her twelfth year of service to the program. Together, they are working with seminary
administrators to computerize PAS records for the future.
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Tennessee, July 7-21. The school consists of three five-day sessions, July 7-11; July 12-16; and July 17-21.
The PAS Graduation Service will take place on the first day of classes, Saturday, July 7, at 10:45
A.M. in Bouldin Auditorium on the Bethel campus. The speaker will be Reverend Judy Sides, a 2002
PAS Graduate. She will be the first PAS graduate to speak at the Graduation. Judy is pastor of the Mt.
Vernon Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Rockvale, Tennessee and teaches Social Studies at Oakland
High School in Murfreesboro. Eight to ten persons are expected to receive Certificates of Completion at
the Graduation Service.
Enrollment in PAS continues to be about 45-50 regular students at any given time. In addition to
those who will get their educational qualifications for ordination through PAS, there are many seminary
graduates, cross-cultural ministers and probationers, ordained ministers, and interested lay persons whotake classes in the program.
2006 Graduates of the Program of Alternate Studies included Jim Bradshaw, Barbara Brewer, Billy
Carter, Randy Crawshaw, Butch Hollander, Jim Johnson, Kenny Morgan, Russell Ray, George Sprague,and Joe Wiggins.
Ministers-in-Residence have graced our school each year for almost ten years. This year they
are Reverend Tommy and Gloria Jobe of Nolensville, Tennessee, in Block I; Reverend Richard andMarsha Hughes of Waverly, Tennessee, in Block II; and Reverend Terry and Jackie Maynard of Columbus,
Mississippi, in Block III. These ministerial couples honor us with their presence, visit in classes, join us in
fellowship and worship, and in many other ways become a part of the PAS community during their stay.
We continue to work closely with the Board of Missions in providing part of the education andnurture for cross-cultural students including, lately, those from Hispanic, Korean, and Sudanese cultures.
The 2007 Summer Extension School will have a “Hispanic Block” during Block 1 in which courses will betaught in Spanish. In 2006 we had similar classes with eight Korean students who enjoyed classes in theirown language.
The PAS Advisory Council meets with the Director once a year to provide advice to the Director
on the program and its implementation. Members of the Advisory Committee include the President and
VP/Dean of Memphis Theological Seminary, Director of the Commission on Ministry of the CPC, and six
at-large members.
This year’s Advisory Council includes Reverend Mindy Acton, Birmingham, Alabama; Reverend
Linda Glenn, Humboldt, Tennessee; Reverend Cliff Hudson, Cleveland, Tennessee; Doctor Yoong S. Kim,
Germantown, Tennessee; Reverend Geoff Knight, Houston, Texas, and Reverend Judy Sides, Murfreesboro,
Tennessee.
The PAS Director reports to the Board of Trustees through the Vice President of Academic Affairs/
Dean of the seminary.
Respectfully submitted,
Mariana Williams, Moderator of the Board of Trustees
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THE Report of the Cumberland Presbyterian
Publication Board
I. General Information
A. Officers of the Cumberland Presbyterian Publication Board
Officers of the Cumberland Presbyterian Publication Board are Joseph J. Malloy, Jr., president;
Nadara Jones, vice-president; Byrne Dunn, secretary; Pat White, executive director.
B. Membership and Meetings of the Board
The Cumberland Presbyterian Publication Board is currently composed of Byrne Dunn, Richard
Hughes, Nadara Jones, Maribeth McGuire, and Joseph J. Malloy, Jr. The board meets twice a year, on the
fourth Saturday of February and the fourth Saturday of August, at the Board office. The next scheduled
meeting is August 25, 2007 at the office of the Cumberland Presbyterian Publication Board, Antioch,
Tennessee.
C. Expiration of Terms
The terms of Maribeth Smith McGuire and Richard W. Hughes expire at the 2007 General Assembly.
Both have served three full terms and are not eligible for re-election. The Board acknowledges with great
appreciation their service to the Church and to this board. They were elected to the first publication board
created by General Assembly in 1998, and have been instrumental in creating a stable financial foundation
and an improved magazine. During their tenures, three endowments have been created.
D. Board Representative to the 177th General Assembly
Board representative to the 2007 General Assembly is Richard W. Hughes and alternate is Maribeth
Smith McGuire.
E. Office Location
The office of the Cumberland Presbyterian Publication Board is located in the home of Editor
Pat White, 307 Ash Forge Drive, Antioch, Tennessee 37013-2324. The mailing address is PO Box 935,
Antioch, Tennessee 37011-0935. The phone number is (615) 731-5556, and the e-mail address is cpmag@
comcast.net. The web site is www.cpmag.org.
F. Staff
Pat White serves as editor of the magazine and as executive director of the Cumberland Presbyterian
Publication Board. The executive director is responsible for hiring part-time and free lance personnel
to carry out necessary tasks. The Cumberland Presbyterian Publication Board conducted the biennial
evaluation of the executive director in February 2007.
G. Publications of the Cumberland Presbyterian Publication Board
Currently, the Cumberland Presbyterian Publication Board is responsible for the publication of The
Cumberland Presbyterian, and for a web publication, CP UPDATES (www.cpmag.org).
The Cumberland Presbyterian was selected by the Associated Church Press to receive a prestigious
Best in Class Award for 2005, the Acorn Award, First Place.

II. Historical Information
A. History of the Cumberland Presbyterian Publication Board

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Prior to 1996, The Cumberland Presbyterian magazine was a part of the General Assembly Office.
The 166th General Assembly created the Commission for The Cumberland Presbyterian and charged thecommission with supervision of the editor of The Cumberland Presbyterian. The 168th General Assembly
replaced the Commission by establishing a Board of The Cumberland Presbyterian consisting of fivemembers to oversee the work of the executive director/editor and of the office. The 174th General Assembly
approved a Charter so that the governing board became the Cumberland Presbyterian Publication Board.
B. History of The Cumberland Presbyterian
In 1834, the name of the church paper was changed to The Cumberland Presbyterian. Records
indicate that this denominational church periodical is now in its 179th year of publication. Other periodicals
were published for short periods of time, however the magazine that proclaimed “The Peace, Unity and
Purity of the Church,” is the magazine that has survived and is still the official voice of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church today. It is the only publication whose purpose is to represent all boards and institutions,and the entire work of the denomination.

III. The Cumberland Presbyterian
A. Mission
The purpose of the periodical, The Cumberland Presbyterian, is to disseminate the news of the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church to promote its faith, programs, and activities, and to provide fair and open
discussion of theological and denominational issues.
B. Policy
The Cumberland Presbyterian is a medium for the communication of the gospel of salvation
through Jesus Christ. Signed editorials indicate views are the editor’s and not necessarily those of theadministrative agency, the Cumberland Presbyterian Publication Board. All material will be edited. Not all
submissions will be published. Photos will not be returned, but will be sent to the Archives of the HistoricalFoundation.
C. Advertising
Congregations wishing to publicize job positions, tributes, and upcoming events are encouraged
to contact the editor for a rate sheet. A nominal advertising fee is also charged to individuals, businesses,
and organizations that wish to advertise items for sale or use space for promotion rather than information.
Special rates are given for denominational publicity.
D. Productiondate.

The deadline for submissions to the editor is the 20th day of the month, two months prior to the issue

E. Subscriptions
1. Rates$25.00 per year; $45.00 for two years$22.00 when prepaid in groups (minimum of five)$2.18 per issue for budget group plans (minimum of five)$35.00 per year for overseas$20.00 per year for each subscription to new members for churches who adopt the			 “new member” plan
2. Circulation
The November/December 2006 postal report indicated that 3311 issues were mailed to US
subscribers, an increase of 154 subscribers since January 2006. Fifteen new church group plans
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Recommendation 1: That Sessions be encouraged to establish a group plan to provide
the magazine for their members in one of the following ways: (1) The church budget include funds toprovide the magazine for every family, (2) The church budget include funds to provide the magazine
for every elder and church leader, or (3) the session designate a person to receive individual checks
from members and provide the names, addresses, and payment in one check to encourage members
to subscribe and to establish a group plan that enables members to receive the magazine at a reducedrate.

IV. CP UPDATES, A Web Publication
A. CP UPDATESCP UPDATES, a web publication, is free to everyone. Updates of clergy deaths, events, and otherimportant news items are added to the website of the Cumberland Presbyterian Publication Board at www.
cpmag.org as they are reported to the editor. General Assembly coverage is published daily during its
meeting each year. A calendar of events is published monthly. The Cumberland Presbyterian Publication
Board encourages judicatories to inform the editor prior to the beginning of the month of any events thatshould be announced.
B. How to subscribe
Cumberland Presbyterians are encouraged to go to www.cpmag.org and subscribe to CP UPDATES
at no charge. This will provide an automated announcement to subscribers whenever an update is added to
the website. Anyone can read the updates by going to the website whether they subscribe or not.

V. Writers’ Conference
The CP Publication Board held a writers’ conference on the campus of Bethel College in July 2006.
Twenty-seven participants rated it as an effective conference. Several of the participants have contributedto The Cumberland Presbyterian. Others are using the skills they learned to improve newsletters at thecongregational level. The CP Publication Board has decided to make this an annual event. CP Publication
Board invites people who are interested in writing for the magazine as well as for improving skills that will
be helpful on the congregational or presbyterial level, to contact the executive director to make plans toattend.
Respectfully submitted,
Joseph J. Malloy, Jr., President
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THE REPORT OF THE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
A. OFFICERS OF THE BOARD
The officers of the board are as follows: Gwen McReynolds, president; Shirley Merritt, vicepresident; and Richard Magrill, secretary/treasurer. Susan Knight Gore is the director of the Historical
Library and Archives.
B. BOARD REPRESENTATIVE TO THE 132nd CPCA GENERAL ASSEMBLY
The board’s representative to the 133rd General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
in America (CPCA) is Shirley Merritt. The alternate is Kay Ward Creer.
C. BOARD REPRESENTATIVE TO THE 177th CPC GENERAL ASSEMBLY
The board’s representative to the 177th General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church(CPC) is Cliff Hudson. The alternate is Rose Mary Magrill.
D. MEMBERSHIP AND MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
The board is currently composed of the following members: from the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church in America-Vanessa Collier, Shirley Merritt, Clarence Norman (resigned), Mary Rice (deceased),and Kay Ward Creer; from the Cumberland Presbyterian, Michael Chesnut (resigned), Cliff Hudson, Tommy
Jobe, Gwen McReynolds, Rose Mary Magrill, and Dan Washmon.
The Board of Trustees met twice during the assembly year, September 15-16 2006, in Memphis,
Tennessee and February 23-24, 2007, in Huntsville, Alabama.
E. MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE
The first term of Cliff Hudson expires with the 2007 meeting of the Cumberland Presbyterian
General Assembly, and he is eligible for reelection. The third term of Rose Mary Magrill expires with the2007 meeting of the Cumberland Presbyterian General Assembly, and she is not eligible for reelection.
The board wishes to express its profound appreciation for the nine years of conscientious anddedicated service by Rose Mary Magrill who has been an active advocate for the work of preserving andpromoting the heritage of both Cumberland Presbyterian general assemblies.
F. STAFF
Susan Knight Gore serves as the Archivist of the Historical Foundation. Missy Rose, a Memphis
Theological Seminary student, is the archival assistant for the Foundation.
G. EVALUATION OF ARCHIVISTAt the direction of the General Assembly, the board conducted the biennial evaluation of thearchivist, Susan Knight Gore in its February 2007 meeting.

II. ASSEMBLY REPORTING
As a matter of official structure, relative to the CPC, there is a Board of Trustees composed ofeleven members from both the CPC and CPCA, and relative to the CPCA, there is a committee composed ofmembers from the CPCA. Continuing previously established practice, we respectfully request the General
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A. HISTORY INTERPRETATION AND PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES
1. The 1810 Circle
In order to enlist the financial support of interested members of our churches in the work of
the Foundation, the 1810 Circle was created. Membership is based on a financial contribution of $25
or more per year. Income through such gifts enables the Foundation to meet expenditures and is vitalto the continued work of the Foundation. Members making such gifts were: Don & Carolyn Alexander(Greeneville, Tennessee), Juanita Butler Benson (Camden, Arkansas), Wesley D. Brantley, Jr. (Ada,
Oklahoma), Carolyn Earle Billingsley (Alexander, Arkansas), Louise M. Bridges (Gadsden, Alabama),
Beverly Pepper Brown (Memphis, Tennessee), Clinton & Evelyn Buck (Memphis, Tennessee), Gordon &Forda Campbell (Springfield, Missouri), Thomas D. & Linda Campbell (Memphis, Tennessee), Frances
Chapman (Germantown, Tennessee), Ron & Madeleine Cooley (Downers Grove, Illinois), Chet & Diane
Dickson (Houston, Texas), John H. Ford (Dyersburg, Tennessee), James & Freda Gilbert (Fort Worth,
Texas0, Matthew & Susan Knight Gore (Bartlett, Tennessee), J. David & Barbara Hester (Knoxville,
Tennessee), Tom W. Hunter (Hendersonville, Tennessee), Joe Ben Irby (Memphis, Tennessee), Virgil
Kearney (Sturgis, Kentucky), Robert & Jane Little (Dyersburg, Tennessee), Rodney & Pauline McCord(Houston, Texas), James & Maribeth McGuire (Greeneville, Tennessee), Jimmie McKinley (Longview,
Texas), Eugene & Patsy McLemore (Waxahachie, Texas), Belle McMahen (Magnolia, Arkansas), Virginia
Lowell Mauck (Clarksville, Indiana), Tony & Ann Martin (Henderson, Texas), Syble Mitchell (Nashville,
Tennessee), D.L. & Martha Moody Russellville, Arkansas), Reed & Anita Perryman (Ozark, Missouri),John R. Reynolds (Nashville, Tennessee), Alvin B. Richards (White, Georiga), Jean & Regena Richardson(Powell, Tennessee), Robert & Olene Rush (Bartlett, Tennessee), Harlan G. Savely (Bethpage, Tennessee),
Helen L. Stock (Cabot, Arkansas), Cornelia Swain (Memphis, Tennessee), Edward R. White (Tampa,
Florida), Grace N. Whitfield (Gadsden, Alabama), Melba Wilson (Harriman, Tennessee).
We appreciate the support given to the Foundation by all members of the 1810 Circle and encourageother members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America
to join this donor group.
RECOMMENDATION 1: That General Assembly make congregations aware of the 1810
Circle and encourage new members to support this endeavor annually.
2. Patrons
Persons who contribute $100 or more to one of the endowments of the Historical Foundation
become patron members and receive a certificate. Patron memberships may also be given in honor or inmemory of an individual.
A Patron Membership was bestowed on Gwen McReynolds on July 23, 2006, by Cumberland
Presbyterian Women’s Ministry of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Jackson, Tennessee.
3. Heritage Churches
Congregations contributing a minimum of $1,000 to an endowment of the Historical Foundation
become Heritage Churches and receive a framed certificate. There are six categories of recognition andchurches can move from one level to another.
Heritage Church $1,000 - $4,999
Silver Heritage Church $5,000 to $9,999
Golden Heritage Church $10,000 to $24,999
Platinum Heritage Church $25,000 to $49,999
Diamond Heritage Church $50,000 to $99,000
Jubilee Heritage Church $100,000 and up
Golden Heritage Church:
Longview, First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Longview, Texas (Trinity Presbytery)
Silver Heritage Church:
Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Midlothian, Texas (Red River Presbytery)(New status achieved this year.)
Heritage Churches:
Elmira Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Longview, Texas (Trinity Presbytery)
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4. Presbyterial Heritage Committees/Presbyterial Historians
In order to promote interest in the work of the Historical Foundation and to nurture the work ofhistory on the presbyterial level, the Historical Foundation seeks to work cooperatively with the Presbyterial
Heritage Committees/Presbyterial Historians of both general assemblies. The brochure, Suggestions for
Heritage Committees and Presbyterial Historians, is available from the Foundation. The board expresses
its appreciation to the presbyteries that have Heritage Committees/Presbyterial Historians.
The foundation expresses gratitude to Robert Donnell Presbytery for completing the task of producing
a Presbyterial Directory and depositing copies in the archives. They join the following presbyteries who
have completed this important preservation project: Columbia Presbytery, Cumberland Presbytery, Missouri
Presbytery, Presbytery of East Tennessee
RECOMMENDATION 2: That each remaining presbytery be encouraged to compile acomprehensive directory of the congregations within its bounds and that, if possible, these directories
include maps, a photograph of the church and a brief church history. On completion, two copies tobe placed in the Historical Library and Archives.
5. Denomination Day Offering
In January, congregations received bulletin inserts, offering envelopes and Denomination Day
Resources for the new project: Partnering with the Historical Foundation: Preserving our Memories. This
project will provide funds to purchase display cases and other related materials that will help the foundation
present our history to all Cumberland Presbyterians.
The Foundation expresses appreciation to the congregations and others groups who received special
offerings for the work of the Historical Foundation on Denomination Day. This special offering provides
an opportunity for congregations to directly contribute to the support of the Historical Foundation as wellas the Foundation supplying educational materials to each congregation.
RECOMMENDATION 3: That congregations be encouraged to have a special offeringon the Sunday designated as Denomination Day to help support the programs of the HistoricalFoundation.
Arkansas Presbytery$57.00Booneville CPC (Booneville, AR) $57.00 (4)Columbia Presbytery$238.00
Howell CPC (Fayetteville, TN) $160.00 (5)Lawrenceburg CPC (Lawrenceburg, TN) $27.00 (3)Pleasant Mount CPC (Columbia, TN) $51.00 (2)Covenant Presbytery$224.00
Camp Ground CPC (Anna, IL) $88.00 (5)Mt. Zion CPC (Dongola, IL) $100.00 (5)Vaughn’s Chapel CPC (Calvert City, KY) $36.00 (1)Cumberland Presbytery$475.00
Bowling Green CPC (Bowling Green, KY) $85.00 (3)Brier Creek CPC (Breman, KY) $21.00 (2)Hopkinsville CPC (Hopkinsville, KY) $42.00 (4)Leitchfield CPC (Leitchfield, KY) $70.00 (5)Louisville CPC (Louisville, KY) $20.00 (3)Mt. Vernon CPC (Leitchfield, KY) $60.00 (2)Neals Chapel CPC (Glasgow, KY) $30.00 (4)Sacramento CPC (Sacramento, KY) $47.00 (5)Shiloh CPC (Campbellsville, KY) $100.00 (2)2007

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Del Cristo Presbytery$108.00
St. Andrew CPC (Odessa, TX) $108.00 (1)East Tennessee Presbytery$1,152.00
Presbytery of East Tennessee $585.00 (5)Talbott CPC (Talbott, TN) $100.00 (4)Virtue CPC (Knoxville, TN) $467.00 (2)Grace Presbytery$313.00
Crestline CPC (Birmingham, AL) $136.00 (1)Mt. Zion CPC (Columbus, MS) $33.00 (1)Rocky Ridge CPC (Birmingham, AL) $34.00 (3)Steam Mill CPC (Walnut Grove, MS) $110.00 (1)Hope Presbytery$130.00
Old Mt. Bethel CPC (Lexington, AL) $110.00 (1)Park Terrace (Sheffield, AL) $20.00 (1)Missouri Presbytery$144.00
Marshall CPC (Marshall, MO) $79.00 (1)Spring Creek CPC (Springfield, MO) $42.00 (1)Springfield CPC (Springfield, MO) $23.00 (3)Murfreesboro Presbytery$610.00
Cowan CPC (Cowan, TN) $195.00 (2)Jerusalem CPC (Smyrna, TN) $60.00 (1)Lebanon CPC (Lebanon, TN) $22.00 (2)Liberty CPC (McMinnville, TN) $235.00 (3)Union Hill CPC (Brush Creek, TN) $98.00 (2)Nashville Presbytery$342.00
Brush Hill CPC (Nashville, TN) $72.00 (3)Dickson CPC (Dickson, TN) $43.00 (1)Madison CPC (Madison, TN) $78.00 (2)Mt. Denson CPC (Springfield, TN) $149.00 (2)North Central Presbytery$82.00Good Prospect CPC (Trilla, IL) $25.00 (1)Lincoln CPC (Lincoln, IL) $22.00 (6)Mt. Gilead CPC (Greenville, IL) $20.00 (1)Shiloh CPC (Virginia, IL) $15.00 (2)Red River Presbytery$426.00
Marlow CPC (Marlow, OK) $105.00 (1)Mesquite CPC (Mesquite, TX) $118.00 (2)Olney CPC (Olney, TX) $52.00 (2)Shiloh CPC (Midlothian, TX) $156.00 (2)Robert Donnell Presbytery$145.00

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Goosepond CPC (Scottsboro, AL) $55.00 (1)Gurley CPC (Gurley, AL) $90.00 (3)Tennessee-Georgia Presbytery$450.00
Charleston CPC (Charleston, TN) $100.00 (1)Cleveland CPC (Cleveland, TN) $200.00 (4)Jasper CPC (Jasper, TN) $92.00 (1)South Pittsburg CPC (South Pittsburg, TN) $58.00 (4)Trinity Presbytery$835.00
Bertram CPC (Bertram, TX) $21.00 (3)Concord CPC (Troup, TX) $50.00 (2)Longview CPC (Longview, TX) $443.00 (2)Marshall CPC (Marshall, TX) $321.00 (6)West Tennessee Presbytery$1,139.10
Bells Chapel CPC (Dyer, TN) $17.00 (1)Bolivar CPC (Bolivar, TN) $127.00 (4)Colonial CPC (Memphis, TN) $16.10 (1)Faith CPC (Bartlett, TN) $220.00 (5)Hopewell CPC (Walnut, MS) $5.00 (2)Jackson CPC (Jackson, TN) $357.00 (2)Kenton CPC (Kenton, TN) $100.00 (4)Mt. Vernon CPC (Ramer, TN) $58.00 (2)Mt. Zion CPC (Falkner, MS) $100.00 (2)New Salem CPC (Lakeland, TN) $28.00 (2)Newbern CPC (Newbern, TN) $101.00 (1)Savannah CPC (Savannah, TN) $10.00 (5)20,000 bulletin inserts distributed
66 congregations received an offering
19 congregations were first time givers
Number in parentheses indicates number of years participated in offering$6,875.10 offering received
6. A Celebration of Faithful Service to the CPCA
To help preserve the witness provided by members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in
America the foundation proposes a new program which will gather memories and photographs from church
members born before 1950. The theme scripture will be Psalm 90: 1-2b.
Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations.
Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even fromeverlasting to everlasting, thou art God.
The end result of the gathering process will be a booklet published by the Foundation to be dedicated at afuture CPCA General Assembly.
RECOMMENDATION 4: That the CPCA General Assembly encourage members, churches,presbyteries, and synods to participate in this program.
B. PUBLICATIONS
1. Pamphlets
The Historical Foundation maintains a supply of promotional pamphlets which describe its purpose
and work, the various means of financially supporting this work, and listings of available publications andprints for sale through the Foundation. There are three pamphlets in this series: Historical Foundation

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Patrons; The 1810 Circle; and Publication Series.
These pamphlets may be ordered in bulk or singly from the Foundation office by indicating the title
or titles of pamphlets needed, the number needed, and the mailing address for their delivery.
2. Publication Series
The Foundation has a number of titles and prints available for purchase. Income from the sale ofthese items goes into the Historical Foundation Trust, a permanent endowment supporting the Foundation’swork. Titles currently available are the 1883 Confession of Faith (CPC), the 1895 Cumberland Cook
Book, Family of Faith: Cumberland Presbyterians in Harrison County [Texas], 1848-1998 by Rose Mary
Magrill, History of East Side Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Memphis, Tennessee, Life and Times ofFinis Ewing by F. R. Cossitt (reprinted by Cumberland Presbytery), Soundings by Morris Pepper, What
Cumberland Presbyterians Believe by E. K. Reagin (reprinted by Cumberland Presbytery), and prints of
the Samuel McAdow Home and the First Meeting of Cumberland Presbytery. These items can be orderedthrough the Foundation office.
3. Denomination Day Resources
All the Past is but the Beginning of Beginning (Denomination Day resource) is available on theFoundation’s web site under the Resources section: http://www.cumberland.org/hfcpc/resource/.
It includes eight dramas intended to present the birth of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America. A hard copy may be requested from the Foundation office.
C. HISTORICAL FOUNDATION AWARDS
1. Award in Cumberland Presbyterian History
The Foundation encourages the writing and publication of papers on all aspects of the history of
the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America and the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. One means ofpromoting such writing is the Historical Foundation Award in Cumberland Presbyterian History. A $300
prize is awarded to the author entering the best paper on any CP or CPCA history subject which meets inform and content the requirements set by the Board of Trustees and judged by the board appointed awardscommittee. All manuscripts submitted to the competition become property of the Foundation and are added
to the Historical Library and Archives.
The contest follows the calendar year, and entries for the 2007 competition are encouraged. All
entries will be accepted through December 2007 for this year’s contest. Any entries received following thedeadline of December 31st will be automatically entered in the 2008 competition.
Guidelines and entry forms for submitting manuscripts to the competition are available from theFoundation office as well as the internet, http://www.cumberland.org/hfcpc/Awards.htm. The HistoricalFoundation appreciates the participation of past and future CPCA and CP historians in this program.
2. Awards of Recognition
Awards of recognition are certificates given to organizations or individuals in recognition of historic
events or contributions to the preservation of our heritage as Cumberland Presbyterians. Appropriate
applications for the award are: particular churches celebrating anniversaries of their organization; any
judicatory or agency celebrating publication of a written history; celebrations of history or historic eventin a creative or unusual manner; individuals who have provided continued service for 60 years or moreas members of a local congregation or presbytery; individuals who have served for 40 years or more in acontinuing leadership role (including pastors) within a local church. Individuals, churches, or presbyterial
heritage committees may make application for the issuing of an award by contacting the Foundation office.
Application forms are supplied by the Foundation office as well as the internet, http://www.cumberland.
org/hfcpc/Awards.htm.
D. RELATIONSHIPS
Presbyterian Historical Society of the Southwest
The Presbyterian Historical Society of the Southwest is an agency of The Synod of the Sun,
Presbyterian Church (USA) and Cumberland Presbyterian Churches in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma
and Texas. The 30th annual meeting was held March 9-10, 2007, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Members of the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church who are officers in this organization are Reverend Norlan Scrudder andDoctor Rose Mary Magrill, who serves as chair of the 17-member board.

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IV. HISTORICAL LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES
A. RESEARCH SERVICEThe Foundation’s main research commitment is to the agencies, local congregations, and membersof the Cumberland Presbyterian Churches. Since the Historical Library and Archives of the HistoricalFoundation serves as the official repository for the Cumberland Presbyterian General Assemblies, this is
our focus. Although the separation of research into two types designated by their mode of access has been
rapid and dramatic, both the traditional and “cyber” mode contribute to and enhance the other.
1. Traditional/Physical Access
Hands on access to primary source material remains the vital heart of historic and theologicalresearch. Rather than being diminished by increased electronic resources, traditional research has broadened
due to heightened awareness of primary sources in an expanding information age. In 2006 95 people cameto Historical Foundation for research purposes. In addition, the Foundation received numerous researchrequests by mail, e-mail, and telephone. As time permits requests are researched. Responses are sent to
the requestor, as well as pertinent information on ministers, congregations, presbyteries and synods being
placed on our website for future researchers.
2. Electronic Access
The Foundation’s website continues to expand in order to provide greater access to the materials
in the Historical Library and Archives. As well as being a research tool, the internet provides an invaluable
and inexpensive means of promotion for the physical collections of the Historical Library and Archives,
the activities of the Historical Foundation, and for the greater community of faith called Cumberland
Presbyterians. Information at the site includes: general information about the Foundation, entire texts ofimportant historical documents, historical information on particular congregations, ministers, presbyteries,and synods. The gateway URL to the Foundation’s website is http://www.cumberland.org/hfcpc/. Presently,
the Historical Foundation maintains approximately 800 individual web pages. These pages are grouped
into twenty five main sections each containing multiple sub pages and numerous graphics. Many of theseweb pages are the equivalent of hundreds of “pages” of printed text. The main sections are: Home Page (1);Assembly Meetings & Officers (20); Awards (5); Birthplace Shrine (1); Books Online (21); Books Needed(1); Collection Development (1), Congregations (259); Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America (90);Curriculum (18); Endowments (1), Heritage Churches (1); Historical Library and Archives (4); Lay Leaders(17); Ministers (657); Opportunities for Giving (2); Patron Memberships (1); Periodicals (8); Presbyteries(141); Publications and Prints for Sale (1); Resources for Denomination Day (1); Schools (33); Sermons(3); Stated Clerks (1); Synods (58); Union of 1906 (1).
B. ACQUISITIONSThe Historical Library and Archives regularly receives items published by the two denominations,
Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Preliminary Minutes of theGeneral Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Yearbook of the General Assembly of the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church, The Cumberland Presbyterian, Missionary Messenger, Minutes of theGeneral Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America, Preliminary Minutes of the General
Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America, and The Cumberland Flag. Synods andpresbyteries deposit four copies of their printed minutes in the Historical Library and Archives. In addition,
books, pamphlets, theses, dissertations, records and publications of general assembly, boards, agencies,
institutions, and task forces; records and publications of synods and presbyteries, session records andother materials of particular churches, biographical material of Cumberland Presbyterian and Cumberland
Presbyterian Church in America ministers, photographs, audiovisual materials, and museum items wereamong the accessions received. The 2006 Accession List Closed with 183 accession groups.
Some of the highlights added to the collection this year were:Vance Shultz and Annie Kate Hendren Shultz. Correspondence with The Board of Foreign Missions.
1943-1947. 2 books. (Sara Shultz McDowell - Louisville, Kentucky)
Minutes of McDonald Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. April 16-17, 1869;
September 16-18, 1869; April 15-17, 1870
Minutes of Ohio Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. March 8, 1844-April 7, 1853.
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Illinois)

New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America (Madison, AL) “Centennial Celebration”
1904-2004. (Vanessa Collier - Madison, Alabama)
Meadowbrook Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Fort Worth, Texas. Scrapbooks. 1953-1987.
Four volumes. (Reverend James C. Gilbert - Fort Worth, Texas)
Osaka, First Presbyterian Church. Osaka, Japan. Osaka, West Church. Cumberland Presbyterian.
Osaka, Japan. (before 1906). 25th Anniversary Booklet. In Japanese. c1909.
Brigham, David Askew 1848-1889. Diary. 1872-1879. Original manuscript purchased on Ebay
Boswell, Craven C., 1808-1885. Sermons and other papers. Original looseleaf manuscripts. (Mary
C. Vaughn - Marion, Illinois and Alice Anne Hebert - Chicago, Illinois)
James Millikin University. Decatur, Illinois. Stereocard. We have great problems before us and ournation. President Roosevelt dedicating James Millikin University, Decatur, Ill., June 4, 1903. Purchasedon Ebay.
Texas Synod. Synodical Youth Camp. Camp Gilmont. Gilmer, Texas. Photograph. 1959. 8x10,
b&w. (Dan Washmon - Bedford, Texas)
Fayetteville Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Fayetteville, Tennessee. Postcard. Undivided back,divided front, lithograph, c1902. Purchased on Ebay.
Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America. Tee Shirt. 132nd General Assembly. Birmingham
Presbytery. June 18-22, 2006. Birmingham, Alabama.
Dobbins, C Ray. Certificate of Ordination. September 12, 1941. (Mrs. C. Ray Dobbins - Nashville,
Tennessee)
Grace Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Nashville, Tennessee. Flagon, silverplate14 ½ “ tall.
Pastors Aid Society to Grace C.P. Church. Purchased on Ebay.
Special recognition is given to congregations who have either deposited originals or copies of their
session records in the collection of the Historical Library and Archives, as well as records received frompast congregations. They include: Cleveland, First CPC (Cleveland, TN), Detroit, First CPC (Detroit, MI),
Evansville, First CPC (Evansville, IN), Highland Heights CPC (Memphis, TN), Liberty CPC (Campbellsville,
KY), Memphis, Fifth CPC (Memphis, TN), Reformation CPC (Carthage, MS), South Pittsburg CPC (South
Pittsburg, TN), Vaughn’s Chapel CPC (Calvert City, KY), Warren, First CPC (Warren, MI).
RECOMMENDATION 5: That General Assembly encourage congregations to seriously
consider the need for proper preservation of their session records and to contact the Foundation forassistance.

V. BIRTHPLACE SHRINE
The Birthplace Shrine located at Montgomery Bell State Park near Dickson, Tennessee was dedicatedJune 18, 1960. This site consists of the Memorial Chapel and a replica of the Reverend Samuel McAdow’s
log house. Since 1994, the Foundation has been responsible for the preservation of the Birthplace Shrine.
Three endowments provide funds for maintenance and repairs: the Grace Johnson Beasley Birthplace Shrine
Fund, the Birthplace Shrine Fund, and the P.F. Johnson Memorial Endowment. Gifts to these endowments
will provide the continued preservation of the Birthplace Shrine. Interested donors are encouraged tocontact the Foundation office. Another means of support are the wedding fees collected from couples
who use the chapel for their wedding ceremony. These funds are added to the Birthplace Shrine Fund andearnings are used for maintenance and special projects. The Board encourages individuals and groups tovisit the Birthplace Shrine as an act of remembering our heritage and envisioning our future as Cumberland
Presbyterians.
Groups and individuals are encouraged to contact the Foundation to set up work days and special
projects. The Foundation thanks the Heritage Committee of Nashville Presbytery and the Charlotte
Cumberland Presbyterian Church for their continuing volunteer upkeep of the property.
Projects completed on the property: steps repaired at the log house, landscaping completed at thechapel.

VI. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2006
The financial statements for 2006 have been audited by Fouts and Morgan, Certified Public
Accountants, and copies of these statements with the auditor’s opinion have been deposited with the CPC
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VII. FINANCIAL CONCERNS AND 2007 BUDGETS
A. BUDGETS
The 2007 line item budget of the Historical Foundation composed of a Basic Services Budget anda Growth Services Budget have been filed with the CPC General Assembly Office.
The 2007-2008 line-item budget of the Historical Foundation Committee has been filed with the
Executive Committee of the CPCA General Assembly.
B. 2006 OPERATIONThe Foundation ended 2006 with a surplus of $2,612. As a result of this surplus, the current fundbalance of the Foundation at year end was $26,989. The comparisons for 2005 and 2006 are given below.
		2005						
2006Income					IncomeUnrestricted		
$133,962		
Unrestricted		Released		
19,002		
Released		
Total		152,964		
Total			Expense					ExpenseUnrestricted		
-123,472		
Unrestricted		Restricted		- 19,002		
Restricted		Total		
(142,474)		
Total			Increase(Decrease)				
Increase(Decrease)
Increase		
10,490		
Increase		Fund Balance					Fund Balance
01/01/05		
13,887		
01/01/06		
Plus Increase		
10,490		
Plus Increase		
12/31/05		
24,377		
12/31/06		

$129,201
8,004
137,205-126,589- 8,004(134,593)
2,612
24,377
2,612
26,989

Our United Outreach is the basic funding provided for the work of the Foundation. Nonetheless, we havedone a good job of raising additional funds for our programs of ministry. The following tables illustrate
this achievement:				2005						
2006Total Income		
$274,436		
Total Income		OUO Income		
87,238		OUO Income		OUO as % of
32%		OUO as % of		
Unrestricted		Released Funds		
Total Unrestricted
OUO as % of		

133,962		
19,002		
$152,964		
57%		

Unrestricted		Released Funds		
Total Unrestricted
OUO as of %		

$223,772
85,79338%
129,201
8,004$137,205
63%

C. ENDOWMENTS
1. Endowments Total Over $1,000,000
During 2006, the endowment corpus of the Foundation went over the $1,000,000 mark. At year
end, the total of the endowment corpus was $1,118,434.

type.

2. Endowments Listing
Below is a list of the endowment funds for the Historical Foundation with the new funds in boldface
Anne Elizabeth Knight Adams Heritage Fund
Rosie Magrill Alexander TrustPaul H. and Ann M. Allen Heritage Fund
Grace Johnson Beasley Birthplace Shrine Fund
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James L. and Louise M. Bridges Heritage Fund
Sydney and Elinor Brown Heritage FundCentennial Heritage Endowment
Walter Chesnut Heritage Fund
Lavenia Campbell Cole Heritage Fund
Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America Heritage Fund
Cumberland Presbyterian Women Archival Supplies Endowment
Samuel Russell & Mary Grace (Barefoot) Estes Endowment
Family of Faith Endowment
Gettis and Delia Snyder Gilbert Heritage FundJames C. and Freda M. Gilbert Heritage FundJames C. and Freda M. Gilbert Trust
Mamie A. Gilbert Trust
Ronald Wilson and Virginia Tosh Harper Endowment
Historical Foundation Trust
Donald and Jane Hubbard Heritage Fund
Cliff and Jill Hudson Heritage Fund
Robert and Kathy Hull Endowment
Into the Nineties Endowment
P.F. Johnson Memorial Endowment
Irene A. Kiefer Endowment
Chow King Leong Endowment
Dennis Lawrence & Elmira Castleberry Magrill Trust
Joe Richard and Mary Belle Magrill Trust
Jimmie Joe McKinley Heritage Fund
Snowdy Clifton and Lillian Walkup Mitchell Heritage Fund
Virginia Sue Williamson Morrow Heritage FundAnne Elizabeth Swain Odom Heritage Fund
Martha Sue Parr Heritage Fund
Florence Pennewill Heritage Fund
Morris and Ruth Pepper Endowment
Publishing House Endowment
Mable Magrill Rundell Trust
Samuel Callaway Rundell Heritage FundPaul and Mary Jo Schnorbus Heritage Fund
Shiloh CPC Ellis County Texas Endowment
Hinkley and Vista Smartt Heritage FundJohn William Sparks Heritage Fund
Irvin Scott and Annie Mary Draper Swain Heritage Fund
F. P. Waits Historical Trust
3. Endowment Donors
Endowment income provides important support for the activities of the Historical Foundation.
Establishing an endowment provides a permanent means to honor or memorialize a person or persons
important to the heritage of any community of faith.
The Foundation expresses its thanks to the following for their gifts to endowments: Malnor Estes
Arthur (Borger, TX), Louise Bridges (Gadsden, AL), Walter Chesnut (Leitchfield, KY), Loyce & Rebecca
Salisbury Estes (Sturgis, KY), Sam & Louise Estes (Lubbock, TX), Tracy & Ruth Gentry (Charlotte Court
House, Virginia), James & Freda Gilbert (Fort Worth, TX), Matthew & Susan Knight Gore (Bartlett,TN), Heath & Melody Harper (Medina, TN), Don & Jane Hubbard (Knoxville, TN), Cliff & Jill Hudson(Ooltetaw, TN), George Hudson (Ooltetaw), June Johnson (Longview, TX), Jeremy Kelton (Nashville,TN), Richard Magrill (Memphis, TN), Rose Mary Magrill (Marshall, TX), Jimmie McKinley (Longview,TX), Anne Elizabeth Swain Odom (Smyrna, TN), Beverly Pepper Brown (Memphis, TN), Jon W. Sparks(Memphis, TN), Cornelia Swain (Memphis, TN), Betty Waits (Henderson, TX), D. Ann Leong Williams(San Francisco, CA), Cleveland CPC (Cleveland, TN), Cornerstone Community Church (Chattanooga,TN), Jackson, First CPC (Jackson, TN), Jasper CPC (Jasper, TN), Longview, First CPC (Longview, TX),
New Prospect CPC (Cleveland, TN), Richard City CPC (South Pittsburg, TN), Robert Donnell Presbytery
4. Importance of Endowment Income

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An analysis of the following expense accounts/categories shows the importance of endowment
income in meeting the financial needs of the Foundation as we seek to include more and more of our“Growth Services” within the “Basic Services” portion of the regular annual budget.
2006 Archival Books, etc. 2006
Expense$4,540Less-790		 D.L. & Elmira Magrill EndowmentLess-2,738		 Records Project EndowmentsLess-1,012		 Records Project Gifts
Excess Expense$0 		 Not Covered by Designated Income		
2006 Archival Supplies 2006
Expense$1,990Less-1,057		 CPWM Archival Supplies Endowment
Excess Expense$933		 Not Covered by Designated Income
2006 Support Staff
Expense$12,328Less-12,282
Excess Expense$46		

Support Staff Endowments
Not Covered by Designated Income

D. SECOND MILE GIFTS
Challenger Sunday School Class, Jackson, First CPC (Jackson, TN), Ebenezer CPC (Jackson, TN), Florence
CPC (Florence, AL), Holly Grove CPC (Brighton, TN), Maryville CPC (Maryville, TN), Pleasant Mount
CPC (Columbia, TN), North Central Presbytery.
Respectfully submitted,
Gwen McReynolds, President
Susan Knight Gore, Archivist

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THE REPORT OF THE COMMISSION ON
CHAPLAINS AND MILITARY PERSONNEL
I. Introduction
The Commission on Chaplains and Military Personnel represents the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church on the Presbyterian Council for Chaplains and Military Personnel. The Commission operates throughthis multi-denominational council. The Council is comprised of four (4) denominations working together
in matters that relate to chaplains, their families, and church members of the various denominations serving
in the military. The four (4) denominations are: the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church in America, the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, and the Presbyterian Church(USA). The Council includes 20 members, 16 elected from the various denominations and the Executive
director of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America, the Principal Clerk of the Associate Reformed
Presbyterian Church and the Stated Clerks of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian
Church (USA). The Council office is located at 4124 Van Ness Street NW, Washington, DC 20016 as a partof the campus of the National Presbyterian Church (USA).

II. General Information
A. Meetings and Officers
The Commission met during the annual meeting of the Council, October 25-27, 2006 in Nashville,
TN. Present were: Jearl Hunley, Paul Collins, Charles McCaskey, and Robert Rush. Charles McCaskey
continues to serve as the chair of the commission.
Members of the Commission serve on the Council Committees as follows: Charles McCaskey– chairman of the Council, Finance and Development – Paul Collins, Interviews – Jearl Hunley, Chaplaincy– Robert Rush.
B. Expiration of Term
The term of Paul Collins expires at this meeting of General Assembly. He is eligible for reelection.
C. Representative to the General AssemblyPaul Collins will represent the Commission at the 177th meeting of the General Assembly.
D. Council Stafftime.

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A. Primary Responsibility
1. To provide ecclesiastical endorsement for Chaplains of the Armed Forces on active duty and in
the Reserves/National Guard and for Chaplains of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers.
2. To provide pastoral support for chaplains and their families.
3. To provide a unified and influential voice for the member denominations to the national
government in matters relating to the ministry and welfare of Presbyterians serving in the Armed Forces
and Veterans Affairs Medical Centers.
4. To provide representation to denominational agencies and ecumenical bodies in their concernswith matters pertaining to military personnel, veterans and their families.
5. To consider other duties as may be requested by the member denominations.
6. To promote closer communication between chaplains and their judicatories.
B. The Council in Action
The Presbyterian Council for Chaplains and Military Personnel (PCCMP) continues in active
support of chaplains since our last meeting of the General Assembly. Not only are large numbers of armed
forces dispersing to Iraq and other parts of the world, but many Reserve and National Guard Chaplains
are mobilized to accompany active duty troops and Reserve and National Guard units mobilized fromthe various states. The council has been in contact with all of these Presbyterian chaplains and with theirfamilies and their churches. We encourage the presbyteries to keep in constant touch with their deployedchaplains who are members of their presbyteries and we further encourage members of our churches tocheck the posting list of Cumberland Presbyterian Chaplains posted with the General Assembly Office.
At any given time it is impossible to give the exact number of chaplains deployed since this number
is in constant flux, but there are, at all times, a number of Presbyterian Chaplains deployed at troubled spots
around the world. The Council seeks to be sensitive to the needs of these deployed chaplains, and thoseserving at state side post.
We encourage all men and women who may meet the requirements of the military and the Council
to contact the Commission on Chaplains for information. The Presbyterian Chaplains have traditionallybeen well received and supported by their denominations. The ongoing support of chaplains is also a partof the various presbyteries through their committees on the ministry.
The Council has a sound working relationship with the Chief of Chaplains Office in the various
branches of the military and the VA. The financial support of the important arm of the church is underwrittenby the four denominations and individuals who contribute to the Council.
As a part of our support of these chaplains, we conduct a retreat each summer at Bonclarken, theAssociate Reformed Presbyterian Conference Center. That conference is scheduled for July 3-6, 2007.
Regular visits of the staff and others are scheduled for seminaries, active duty post, conferences ofEndorsees, and denominational judicatories.
The commission regularly communicates with all of the Cumberland Presbyterian Chaplains andsupports them in any way possible. The deployment of the active duty troops and the call up of thousandsof Guard and Reserves will, it seems, continue for some time. Please pray for these troops and the chaplainsthat serve them, and all of their families.
The Cumberland Presbyterian Church receives a special offering on or near Memorial Day toremember the men and women who serve in the military and the men and women of God who serve as theirchaplains. The Commission wishes to express deep appreciation to all of those churches who observed thisspecial giving opportunity and we would encourage others to consider this unique opportunity.
Respectfully submitted:
Jearl Hunley, Paul Collins, Charles McCaskey

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the report of the Commission on Ministry
I. INTRODUCTION
The Commission on the Ministry submits this report to the 177th General Assembly of the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church in session at Hot Springs, Arkansas, June 18-22, 2007.
A. History
The original name of the presbyterial Committees on the Ministry was the Committee on Literature
and Theology. As this became less descriptive of the work that the committees were doing, a name change
was recommended. In 1962, the General Assembly changed the name to the Committee on the Ministry.
In connection with this, the General Assembly voted to produce a handbook for the presbyterial
committees. Doctor John E. Gardner was chosen to write the manuscript, which was reviewed by theGeneral Assembly and approved for publication. This task was completed in 1964.
At the same time, a permanent General Assembly Commission on the Ministry was established.
Elected to this first Commission were John E. Gardner, Carl Ramsey, and Raymon Burroughs.
In 1981, the Commission on the Ministry began work on reviewing the handbook. Members of
the Commission at that time were Raymon Burroughs, Thomas D. Campbell, Franklin Chestnut, Daniel
Freeman and Tommy Thompson. Thomas D. Campbell served as editor for this revision project. The
revision was completed in 1984.
Since 1992, the Commission has employed an Executive Director to administrate its work. These
have been: James Knight (1992-2000), James Searcy (2001-2003), Chris Joiner (2003-2004), Stephanie
Brown (March 7, 2005 to present).
B. Purpose Statement
To give leadership to the church’s commitment to challenge, call, develop and support its ministers
and their families; also to provide leadership in deepening understanding of ministry on the part of the church
as a whole through Biblical and theological reflection and through interpretation of evolving practices.

II. GENERAL INFORMATION
A. Officers
The Officers of the Commission on the Ministry are the Reverend Mark Davenport, who is the
Chair and the Reverend James W. Lively who is the Secretary.
The Commission met on September 18-19, 2006, January 14-17, 2007, and March 19-21, 2007.
The January 2007 meeting was held at Bethel College, in McKenzie, TN and the other meetings were heldin Memphis, TN.
B. Members
The other members of the Commission on the Ministry are the Reverend David Lancaster, Reverend
Glenda Melson, Reverend Mark Rackley, Reverend Bill Rolman, Reverend Bob Shelton, Reverend Tommy
Thompson, and Mary Jo Turner.
C. Terms
The Commission would like to thank the Reverend Mark Rackley for nine years of service on theCommission on Ministry. The Commission has experienced a great deal of change over the past nine years
and we are grateful to Mark Rackley for his faithful service during this time. As a way to thank Mark for
his tireless service, the Commission has chosen to honor him with an endowment for the overall work of
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D. Special Celebrations
Clergy Appreciation Month is a special celebration for the Commission and for clergy. The monthof October is Clergy Appreciation Month and the second Sunday, October 14th, is Clergy Appreciation
Sunday. We would like to encourage and remind all congregations of the opportunity to honor their clergy,
especially with gifts to the Commission during Clergy Appreciation Month. A popular gift for Clergy
Appreciation is a Clergy Ministry Patron award for a gift of $101-500. Another appropriate gift would be adonation to one of the existing endowments of the Commission, especially one in the name of a mentor orfriend to the congregation’s pastor. There have been churches who have established endowments in honorof their pastor for clergy appreciation; an endowment can be established with an initial investment of $500.
The Commission does provide other ideas for different ways in which to honor your clergy person.
E. Recognitions
A monetary gift to the Commission is an important way to honor clergy and laity for the work inministry. There are different levels of recognition:$10 - $100
$101 - $500
$501 - $1,000$1,001 - $5,000$5,000 or more

Clergy Supporter
Ministry Patron
Barnabas Fellowship
Ministry Foundation
Logos Club

F. Endowments
It is exciting to announce that the Commission has three new endowments:
		
Norlan & Ellie Scrudder endowment was established to honor their 50 years of ministry.
		James Lee Ratliff endowment was established to honor Jim’s 30 years of ministry.
		
Ministerial Endowment was established, as stated above, to honor Mark Rackley’s nine 				
years of service on the Commission on the Ministry.
Other endowments include:		Awards for CP Ministers & Spouses		Roosevelt & Ruth Baugh		James & Helen Knight		Melvin & Naomi Orr		James & Geneva Searcy		
E. G. & Joy Sims		
Lyon Walkup
		
Minister’s Conference
G. Evaluation
Executives are mandated to be evaluated by their agencies every other year. Therefore, theCommission did evaluate the Executive Director at its March meeting.

III. WORK OF THE COMMISSION ON THE MINISTRY
A. Minister’s Conferences
2007 – The Conference was held at Bethel College, McKenzie, TN with the Reverend Lee Ramseyof Memphis Theological Seminary serving as the conference preacher and the Reverend Jeanne StevensonMoessner serving as the plenary speaker. The overall theme was pastoral care and Doctor StevensonMoessner spoke to us about caring for ourselves as we care for others. Doctor Ramsey’s sermons helped us
to look at some familiar texts from a pastoral care perspective. There were seven workshops covering thefollowing topics:
		Conflict Management
		
Pastoring to Families		At the Time of Death

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Crisis Visitation
		The Pastor and the Y Generation
		
Pastoring 101
		Help! I’m a Pastor’s SpouseAt the Conference banquet we were entertained by pastor and comedian, Reverend Don Reeves.
This year we celebrated and honored the minister who had been ordained the longest and the one mostrecently ordained. The Commission honored Victor Hassell with a Patron of Ministry for the most recently
ordained minister, as of January 7, 2007. The Reverend J. David Hester was honored with a Patron of
Ministry for the minister ordained the longest who had not won the award in previous years. J. David
Hester was ordained in April of 1951 and is celebrating 56 years of ordained ministry. It is a pleasure to beable to celebrate the ministries of those who faithfully serve our denomination.
2008 – The Conference will be held at St. Luke CP Church in Ft. Worth, TX, January 15-17.
Please note that the conference will start on a Tuesday instead of a Monday. The focus will beon spirituality. Doctor N. Graham Standish will be the Conference plenary speaker. Doctor
Standish is pastor of Calvin Presbyterian Church in Zelienople, Pennsylvania and the author of
Discovering the Narrow Path, Paradoxes for Living, Forming Faith in a Hurricane, Becoming a
Blessed Church, and Humble Leadership. He has also written numerous articles on spirituality andspiritual direction. The Conference preacher will be Doctor Sheron Patterson, the senior pastor ofHighland Hills United Methodist Church Dallas, Texas. Doctor Patterson is the author of I Want
to Be Ready, Sisters Bible Study for Women, New Faith, Put On Your Crown and Growing theAfrican American Church.
2009 – The Conference will be held at Brenthaven CP Church, Brentwood, TN and the focus will be
ethics. Doctor Ron Cole-Turner, who taught at Memphis Theological Seminary and who currentlyis the H. Parker Sharp Professor of Theology and Ethics at Pittsburg Theological Seminary, will be
the plenary speaker. The Conference preacher is still in process.
2010 – The Commission is making plans for this conference to be in a retreat setting and therefore
be a different format than the conferences of years past. This is not a plan to change the format of
the conference to a retreat, only a change for the 2010 conference.
Committee on Ministry Chairperson Annual Event
The Commission received a grant from the General Assembly Council to provide an initial training
event for chairpersons of presbyterial Committees on the Ministry. There have been three events and thehope is to continue to meet annually with chairpersons in order to communicate more effectively. This
year we are planning an event in conjunction with the Board of Missions that will be called a Leadership
Summit.
Work with Committees on Ministry and Clergy Care
The Commission on Ministry has continued to work towards consistency among presbyterial
Committees on Ministry and Clergy Care. The director has attempted to visit as many presbyterial
committees as possible in order to learn the work of each committee who prepares ministers and those who
nurture ordained clergy. It has been a pleasure to work with these committees and to learn about the ways
in which they approach their important ministry.
Handbook
The Commission continues the process of updating and revising the Handbook for Committees on
Ministry, but realized that the changes which might be considered could be impacted by the outcomes of theOrdination Task Force report. Therefore, the Commission’s goal is to have the Handbook completed within
the next two years.
Newsletter
On Ministry is a quarterly publication of the Commission on Ministry. On Ministry is mailed
or emailed to all clergy and probationers in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. On Ministry features
articles of interest to clergy and for clergy. We see this publication as an important way to provide a senseof connection and support among the clergy and probationers of the denomination.

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Regarding Lay Certification and Ordinationin theCumberland Presbyterian Church
In 1997, the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church adopted three priority
goals to guide the work of the church through the first decade of the twenty-first century. The first of thosepriority goals is:
To recruit, educate and nurture clergy and laity for their specific ministries.
The Commission on the Ministry, with great help from its task force on ordination, has carefully
considered the process by which the church identifies, educates, and supports leadership for its congregations.
The following proposals would define that process as two tracks for officially recognized ministry: one
which leads to ordination as a minister of word and sacrament; the other, to certification as a lay minister.
God calls all Christians to serve as ministers of the gospel. Beyond the call common to all Christians,
some are called specifically to serve as ordained ministers of word and sacrament. Likewise, others may becalled to specific lay ministries, which as with ordained clergy serve as their vocation in life. How do we
support the person whom God calls to youth ministry, for example, but not to ordained ministry?
The following process provides a way for all who are called to specific ministries to be preparedand properly recognized so that the church will have the leadership it needs and that God intends. The
proposals described below may seem radical. Yet, they address deeper concerns with which the church has
been struggling for years.
1. The Office of Certified Lay Minister
Let the church create the office of certified lay minister for those whom God is calling to ministries
other than the ministry of word and sacrament. In so doing, the church would have the means to guide andsupport these lay persons in their preparation for their specific ministries. Likewise, persons sensing a callto lay ministry (Christian education, youth, music, mission/service, lay leadership of a small congregation,etc.) would have an official avenue by which their gifts are validated.
As our process currently stands, there is one track toward ministry – the track that leads towardordination to the ministry of word and sacrament. A two track process would begin with exploration of
the call at the local level, candidacy under the presbytery, and then a decision to pursue either ordination toministry of word and sacrament or certification in lay ministry.
Currently, a person who senses a call to a ministry of Christian education, for example, has no meansof receiving support from the presbytery for educational preparation for that particular ministry. Memphis
Theological Seminary has a Master of Arts in Religion degree program that is well suited for persons whowant to study Christian education, as do many other seminaries. However, only students who are under
the care of a presbytery can receive scholarship support at MTS or in the Program of Alternate Studies. If
persons called to lay ministry were under care of presbytery, they would be eligible for such scholarshipsupport. Some presbyteries would provide additional resources for these candidates’ preparation. Also,
a two track process would give presbyteries a chance to oversee and guide those persons called to someministry other than word and sacrament.
Rather than detract from the importance of ordained ministry, the new office of certified lay minister
may well draw a clearer line around the responsibilities of the ordained. Also, while helping the church
maintain its current ordination standards, it would strengthen our understanding of lay ministry. God givesa variety of gifts to the church. All those gifts should be recognized and celebrated.
In our polity, the title “pastor” is reserved for an ordained minister. The title “minister” is moretheologically appropriate to what we have discussed; thus, the designation “certified lay minister” for the
proposed office.
2. Candidacy Process with Local Exploration Committee
When a person expresses a sense of God’s internal call, his or her session would appoint an
exploration committee to meet with the person for a period of three to six months. This committee would
listen to the person’s testimony, talk with the person regarding his or her spiritual journey, reflect withthe person on pertinent scriptures, pray with and for the person and otherwise begin to help the person
articulate his or her call. Because they would know the person, local church members would be best suited
to serve on the exploration committee. The committee would consist of four to five members, including
the pastor of the church. In churches without Cumberland Presbyterian pastors, the moderator appointed
by presbytery would serve on the committee. The session would select committee members based on their
spiritual maturity, along with their ability to provide a supportive environment for exploring the call.
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persons through this initial phase (For a rough draft, see appendix A.) It also would provide a list of otherrelated resources. The commission would work with presbyterial committees on preparation for ministry(by whatever name they are known) to sustain the work of local exploration groups.
If a congregation does not have enough able and willing persons to constitute an explorationcommittee, it would contact the presbytery’s committee on preparation for ministry, which would havethe prerogative to appoint members of other congregations in the presbytery to serve on the explorationcommittee.
When the local committee believes the person has explored his or her experience sufficiently, andconcurs that God is calling the person to ministry, it would advise the session to recommend that presbytery
accept the person as a candidate for ministry. Again, at this point, there would be no distinction between
those who will seek ordained ministry, and those who will seek certified lay ministry.
Upon receipt of a letter of recommendation from the local session, the committee on preparation
for ministry would meet with the prospective candidate to examine his or her call. The committee, whensatisfied that the person is ready, would recommend that presbytery receive the person as a candidate.
During the time as a candidate, the person would work with the presbytery’s committee to determine
whether God is calling her or him to ordained ministry or to lay ministry.
3. Ordination Track
Those candidates who believe they are called to ordained ministry, and whose committee concurs
in that judgment would be examined for licensure by the presbytery when its committee has judged themready in terms of education, maturity, etc. Following successful examination, they would be licensed.
Licentiates would continue their preparation toward ordination. In accordance with current
practice, when a licentiate has fulfilled the educational requirements and in the judgment of the presbytery’scommittee is ready, that licentiate would be recommended to the presbytery for ordination. Following
successful examination by the presbytery and receipt of an approved call, they would then be ordained.
There would be no changes in educational standards for ordained ministers of word andsacrament.
4. Lay Ministry Track
Those who perceive that they are called to lay ministry would continue as candidates until, in the
judgment of the committee, they were ready to be examined and approved by presbytery as certified lay
ministers. Following successful examination, presbytery or a commission elected for that purpose would
hold a commissioning service. Each presbytery would keep a roll of certified lay ministers. All certified
lay ministers would be required to attend presbytery meetings and session meetings where they serve. In
both settings, they would have voice but no vote.
Educational standards for certified lay ministers would be either a Master of Arts in Religion degreefrom an accredited seminary or the lay ministry track in the Program of Alternate Studies (approved by aprevious General Assembly). Memphis Theological Seminary in conjunction with the appropriate general
assembly boards and agencies would outline necessary coursework for each field of ministry. For example,
MTS would work with BCE to determine essential courses for someone seeking to be a certified lay ministerof Christian Education.
5. Side by Side Comparison of Current and Proposed Process
Current ordination process			
Proposed revision
Experience of a call				
Experience of a callCounsel with minister/session			Counsel with minister/session						
Appointment of a Exploration Committee						
3-6 month period of exploration of the call
Recommendation to presbytery			
Recommendation to presbytery
Examination and reception of candidate		Examination and reception of candidate
Education/work with committee			
Education/work with committee on ministry						
More conversation on whether candidate is							called to lay or ordained ministry						
Decision by candidate and committee on							which track to pursue –lay ministry or licensure/ordination						
A. Those who are called to lay ministry							continue preparation						
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B. Those who are called to ordained Examination and							approval for licensure ministry – examination							and approval for licensure
Education/work with committee 		
Education/work with committee
Examination and approval for ordination		Examination and approval for ordination
Ordination by presbytery			
Ordination by presbytery
6. Certified Lay Ministers’ Relationship to Presbytery
When a certified lay minister takes a position in another presbytery, his or her name would be added
to the roll of certified lay ministers in that presbytery and dropped from the roll in the previous presbytery.
Since presbyteries would have the authority to certify, certified lay ministers would be accountable to thepresbytery in which they serve through an appropriate agency of the presbytery. However, certified lay
ministers would remain members of local congregations.
Like a licentiate, a certified lay minister would be eligible to serve as stated supply of a particularchurch. However, in keeping with the Constitution, presbytery would have to approve the stated supply
relationship between a congregation and a certified lay minister. A certified lay minister would not needpresbytery’s approval for any other relationship with a local congregation other than stated supply.
7. Allowing Licentiates and Certified Lay Ministers to Administer Sacraments
Historically, our church has made a strong distinction between those who are allowed to preach andthose who are allowed to administer sacraments. There is no basis in our Reformed tradition for making
such a distinction. The Reformed tradition from its beginning has affirmed in the strongest terms possible
the unity of word and sacrament, the two chief means of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ.
When persons who are preparing for ordained ministry are “licensed to preach” but not at thesame time licensed to administer sacraments, a wedge is driven between the word and sacraments that isdifficult to justify. Allowing licentiates to administer sacraments in carefully supervised circumstances as aprovisional step toward ordination would add significance to the licentiate stage of preparation, and provide
a clear distinction between candidates and licentiates not evident in our current process.
The constitutional changes below would allow presbyteries to approve licentiates both to preachand administer the sacraments on a case by case basis. Only those licentiates in a stated supply relationshipwith a particular church could receive such approval. The approval would be for no more than one year,
but could be renewed by presbytery. A licentiate who is serving as a stated supply of a church outside
the bounds of his or her presbytery of care would require approval from both presbyteries to administersacraments in the particular church. Presbytery could revoke the privilege of serving sacraments to any
licentiate who fails to follow its guidance.
The following amendments also would allow certified lay ministers both to preach and administer
the sacraments on a case by case basis. Again, only those certified lay ministers in a stated supply relationshipwith a particular church could receive such approval. As with licentiates, presbyteries could grant approval
for no more than one year with the possibility of renewal. Certified lay ministers who are serving in othercapacities (director of Christian education, youth minister, music minister. etc.) would not be eligible toadminister sacraments, unless they were approved by presbytery specifically as a stated supply.
Some may wonder about the propriety of allowing non-ordained persons to administer sacraments.
The idea that only the ordained can rightfully administer sacraments is based in a theology that is alien tous. The Reformed tradition has reserved sacramental leadership to the ordained not because some special
character is received in ordination that gives them the ability to create valid sacraments; it simply has
been a matter of good order. The sacraments belong to the church and are under the supervision of thesession of each particular church. Giving certified lay ministers who are stated supplies limited sacramental
responsibility would promote the unity of word and sacrament, highlight the importance of the sacraments
for worship, and provide for the needs of all our churches that do not have the benefit of ordained ministers
of word and sacrament.
Some may wonder if the role of the ordained minister of word and sacrament would be diminishedby allowing licentiates and certified lay ministers to administer the sacraments in the above mentioned ways.
Such a change in our practice may well highlight the role rather than diminish it. Only ordained ministers
would be able to moderate sessions, vote in presbyteries and solemnize marriages. Clearly, ordained
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lay ministers would be. Any licentiate or certified lay minister who does not cooperate with the presbyteryin their work could have his or her authority to administer sacraments revoked.
8. Certified Lay Ministry and Ordained Ministers from Other Denominations
In accord with the proposed amendments, an ordained minister from another denomination who
does not meet the educational requirements for ordination in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and
who is not seeking ordination in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, shall be received as a certified lay
minister by the presbytery, on recommendation of the committee on preparation for ministry when thecommittee is satisfied that the person has at least a clear understanding of Cumberland Presbyterian history,
doctrine, and polity. The presbytery’s committee should be careful to judge the qualifications of such aperson in knowledge of the Bible and theology, in character, and in willingness to support the Confessionof Faith and Constitution of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The presbytery may require additional
study as it deems necessary.
Such a person would be required to attend presbytery in keeping with all certified lay ministers, andwould not be eligible to moderate the session.
9. Summary of Possible Benefits of Creating Certified Lay Ministers.
• Presbyteries relieved from ordaining persons called to ministries other than word and sacrament.
• Lay ministry celebrated and affirmed by the church at large.
• Those pursuing specific lay ministries given greater opportunity for education and support.
• The whole body of Christ strengthened by encouraging laity to recognize and use their gifts.
• Leadership more readily available for congregations of all sizes.
• Emphasis on both the internal and external dimensions of the call at an earlier stage through local
exploration committee.
10. Constitutional Amendments Necessary to Effect the Suggested Changes
6.00 THE AUTHORITY OF PRESBYTERY OVER ORDAINED MINISTERS, CERTIFIED LAY
MINISTERS, LICENTIATES AND CANDIDATES
6.11 Every presbytery shall have a committee on the ministry or one which performs the same functions,one of which shall be to direct and nurture persons in preparation for the ministry.
6.12 To be received as a candidate for the ministry, a person must be a member in good standing of aparticular church in the receiving presbytery. Persons desiring to become candidates for the ministry shall[confer with a exploration committee appointed by the session of their particular church for at least threemonths, and then] confer with the committee on the ministry prior to presenting themselves to presbytery.
6.13 Those [candidates] who seek to be licensed and ordained to the ministry [of word and sacrament] shallundergo a period of training and preparation in order that the office may be committed only to qualified
persons. In order to form a correct judgment of the qualifications of those seeking admission to the officeof [ordained] ministry, presbyteries shall receive and, following satisfactory preparation license candidates
who shall then be designated “licentiates.” Such persons shall be required to give further satisfactoryevidence of their qualifications for the ministry before receiving ordination. [Those [candidates] who seek
to be certified in lay ministry also shall undergo a period of training and preparation in order that the office
may be committed only to qualified persons. They shall remain candidates until certified and commissionedby the presbytery.]
6.15 (After the questions to the potential candidate) In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, the great Head of
the church, I do now declare by the authority of this presbytery that you are acknowledged as a candidate
for licensure and ordination [ministry] in the . . .
[6.200 CERTIFIED LAY MINISTERS
6.201 A candidate for ministry may, with the consent of presbytery, decide to pursue the office of certified
lay ministry in the church. Persons whose call to ministry directs them toward Christian education ministry,
youth ministry, music ministry, mission or service ministry, lay leadership of a particular church, or otherlay ministries may pursue certification.
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committee on ministry and the presbytery as a whole on the following: experimental religion, continuing
spiritual growth, the internal call to the ministry, knowledge of the scriptures, church history, systematictheology, the doctrine and government of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church/Cumberland Presbyterian
Church in America, and other specialized areas of study particular to the candidate’s field of ministry.
6.203 The standard educational preparation for certified lay ministry shall be either a two year degree
program from an accredited seminary or graduate school of theology, or a course of alternate studies
approved by the General Assembly.
6.204 Certified lay ministers shall have voice but no vote in presbytery, and in any session by which they
may be employed.
6.205 The candidate shall be commissioned to the office of certified lay ministry by the presbytery at eithera regular, an adjourned, or a called meeting; or it may be by a commission of the presbytery, which must
consist of a quorum of the body and include two ordained ministers.
6.206 When a presbytery shall become satisfied with the qualifications of a candidate, it shall announce a
date and place for a service of commissioning. Following the sermon in a regular worship service at thetime and place previously announced, the candidate shall take his or her place at the front of the sanctuary.
After a brief statement by the person presiding as to the purpose of the meeting and the meaning of lay
ministry, the following questions shall be proposed to the candidate:
1. Do you believe the scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be the inspired word of God, 		
the authority for faith and practice?
2. Do you sincerely received and adopt the Confession of Faith of the Cumberland Presbyterian 		
Church/Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America as containing the essential doctrines 		taught in the holy scriptures?
3. Do you approve of and promise to abide by the government of the Cumberland Presbyterian 		
Church/Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America?
4. As far as you know your own heart, have you been induced by the Holy Spirit to answer thecall to lay ministry from love of God and neighbor and a sincere desire to glorify God andadvance his Kingdom in the world?
5. Do you promise to be faithful and diligent in the exercise of the ministry to which you havebeen called, to promote the welfare of the church, and to conduct yourself both privately andpublicly as not to give offense to Christ and his church?
The above questions being answered in the affirmative, the candidate shall kneel. As the personpresiding, or another appointed for the purpose, offers an appropriate prayer, the presbytery shall commission
the candidate as a certified lay minister.
Then, with the candidate standing, the person presiding shall say, “In the name of the Lord Jesus
Christ, the great Head of the church, and by the authority of this presbytery, I now declare you duly
commissioned to the office of certified lay minister.”
The transaction shall be duly recorded in the presbyterial minutes and the newly certified lay
minister’s name added to the roll of certified lay ministers.]
6.200 and subsequent sections to be renumbered.
6.205 [6.305] A licentiate may, with the approval of the committee on the ministry of the presbytery and of
the presbytery, serve as a stated supply of one or more particular churches of the presbytery. [A licentiate
serving as stated supply of a particular church may be given authority by the presbytery to administersacraments in that particular church. Such authority may be granted for no more than one year, and may berenewed by the presbytery on recommendation of the committee on ministry.][6.54 If the person seeking to become a minister in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church/Cumberland
Presbyterian Church in America does not have the educational qualifications to be received as an ordained
minister, he or she shall be received as a certified lay minister by the presbytery, when, in the judgment of thepresbytery, the person has attained a satisfactory knowledge of Cumberland Presbyterian history, doctrine,
and polity. The presbytery may require other areas of study prior to certification as recommended
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7.04 The office of stated supply may be held by an ordained minister, a licentiate, [a certified lay minister,]or a candidate, whom the particular church has called for an indefinite time, or, in the case of an interim
supply, for a definite time, for less than full time work. An ordained minister serving as stated supply may
fulfill all the duties and functions pertaining to the spiritual care of the church, including moderating thesession. [A licentiate or certified lay minister serving as stated supply may fulfill the duties and functions
except moderating the session, administering the sacraments, and solemnizing marriages. Presbytery may
grant a licentiate or certified lay minister in a stated supply relationship authority to administer sacraments
for not more than one year at a time under the supervision of the presbytery appointed moderator.] A
licentiate or a candidate serving as a stated supply may fulfill the duties and functions except moderating
the session, administering sacraments, and solemnizing marriages.
11. Summary of Proposed Changes• Creation of a new office of certified lay minister for those called, but not to ministry of word andsacrament.
• Exploration of call begins with local committee appointed by session, then moves to candidacy
under the presbytery. Candidates then move into the ordination track or the lay ministry track.
• A roll of certified lay ministers is kept by presbytery.
• Certified lay ministers have voice but no vote at presbytery and in the local session where they may
serve.
• Licentiates and certified lay ministers may administer sacraments, but only in particular churches
where they are officially stated supplies and only with approval from presbytery on a one year,
renewable basis.
• Ministers from other denominations not seeking ordination in our church and without the necessary
educational requirements received as certified lay ministers, pending proper preparation throughthe appropriate presbyterial committee.
Recommendation 1: That the assembly approve the concepts outlined above regarding
lay certification and ordination; and that the suggested constitutional changes be sent to the jointcommittee on amendments to be presented at the 2008 general assembly.

IV. REPRESENTATIVES TO THE 177TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Glenda Melson will serve as the Commission’s representative to the 177th General Assembly andTommy Thompson will serve as the alternate.

V. CONCLUSIONThe Commission on the Ministry is committed to the vision of ministry and programs articulated
above. We covet the prayers of the assembly as we work together to strengthen the ministry of the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Respectfully Submitted:
Stephanie Scrudder Brown, Executive Director

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Appendix A
Exploring the Call to Ministry
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Call to Ministry
Purpose of the Inquirer’s Group/selecting a group
Format for Group Meeting
Resources to use for Meetings

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The Call to Ministry
The Cumberland Presbyterian Church believes in an “internal call” to the ministry, and has declaredthat those who seek ordination to the ministry or certification to lay ministry will be examined in thisregard.
Each person may experience a call that is unique and special. In no sense must it be understoodthat all calls should be similar or should fit into a particular mold. Each personal call will undoubtedly be as
distinct as the particular person differs from all other persons. A casual look through the scriptures will affirm
the variety of ways in which God calls people to service. Indeed, no two in the Bible are alike. The common
denominator for personal experience of call may be no more than an awareness and conviction which one
may have that such is the will and intent of God. What factors may have conditioned this conclusion cannot
be used to determine the validity of the sense of the call. The genuineness of the personal aspect of the call
can be determined only by the clarity of the experience in the light of the intensity of personal commitment
which it has invoked.
It is altogether normal that particular persons may feel disposed to the ministry, but experience someuncertainty as to the genuineness of the call. Such persons may, if endowed with such gifts of character andtalent as will be honoring to Christ and His Church, be encouraged to pursue the ministry with awarenessthat if God is truly calling, the call will be increasingly clarified as they seek the office of the ministry.
The best guidance a person may secure in determining with some certainty the validity of the callmay be found in those practices which are most normal for vigorous Christian experience:
Prayer. One should pray with an open and inquiring mind and listening heart. The goal should be thediscovery of the will of God.
Clear thought. It is wise to understand that God is alive and working in the through human experience.
The use of the mind as well as the heart is a very important way to catch a glimpse of what the willof God is.
Counsel of the community of faith. A person should be surrounded by a faith community who willquestion, challenge, support, and encourage the Inquirer in the process of exploring the call.
An open attitude. One should not measure the difficulties of ministry or the joy and rewards of ministryby what they have heard or by what others have experienced. When one can see through the various
caricatures and preconceived notions as to what the ministry is, discernment is more possible
Careful and devotional use of the Bible. When we spend time with scriptures we are led to inquire
what the will of God is. Furthermore, it is in the reading of the Bible that we often gain new andfresh insight into what God is calling us to do.
An appreciation of the mysterious. It is not necessary that one to be able to rationalize a sense of call.
It may be enough to know in one’s heart that God is leading in a certain direction and trust in God
and in community to continue to reveal what the heart already knows.
The Purpose of the Inquirers GroupThe purpose of the Inquirers group is to serve as a resource and support for anyone seeking clarityand vision with regard to his or her call to ministry.
The group is appointed by the Session after a person has come to the session sharing a call toministry. The group will meet at regular intervals with the inquirer for three to six month.
The group will consist of five to eight members of the congregation who have experience withscripture and prayer, a mature understanding of spirituality and discernment, emotional maturity, a willingness
to listen and a willingness to explore the full range of issues involved in understanding ordained and nonordained leadership. The pastor will also be a member of the group. One of the meetings will be for the
purpose of meeting with the spouse or family of the inquirer.
At the end of the period of exploring the call, the group will report back to the session as to theirunderstanding of the inquirer’s call to ministry. Using this information as well as the session’s interview
with the inquirer, the session will make a recommendation of the inquirer as a candidate for ministry to thepresbytery Committee on Ministry or will communicate to the inquirer as to why they feel they can not makethis recommendation.

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Format for Meetings of the Inquirers Group
Before the first meeting, the inquirer will be asked to write a spiritual autobiography. This is to bea reflective exercise and primarily for the inquirers own benefit. The sharing of this information will also
be helpful for the group members who are meeting with the inquirer.
It is to be a brief life history that highlights those experiences and developmental steps that haveformed the inquirer. It will include those experiences the inquirer identifies as having led him or her to seek
the full time ministry, ordained or lay, in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. It is helpful to keep it to1000 words or less and it may be typed or hand-written. Some examples of things that should be includedin the paper;
		
		
		
		
		

1. An overview of family life from childhood through present time.
2. How God has been at work in his or her life, expressing the inquirers first awareness of God.
3. Disappointments in life, sufferings, and times of sorrow
4. Inner fears, dreams and hopes
5. Anything the inquirer feels will express who they are and what brought them to this place.

Suggestions for planning meeting:
1. Meetings should be scheduled for a particular time and place, limiting the meeting time to no
more than one hour.
2. Group members should be explained when asked to participate in this process the importance ofcommitment to it and if a member can not be present he or she should call the convener.
3. If groups decide to have refreshments additional time should be added to the hour meeting.
4. Confidentiality is important since the inquirer will be sharing personal and perhaps private
information with the group.
5. Look ahead to next week and make any assignments for the group to prepare for the next
meeting. For example, you may want the group to read some materials, read certain scriptures, orreflect of some element of their lives to share at the next meeting.
Suggested Order for First Meeting:
1.
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Opening Prayer or reading of a Psalm
Introduce Inquirer and other group members
Discuss purpose of the meeting
Allow Inquirer to read his or her autobiography
Allow group to discuss or question
Give Inquirer or group members any assignment for the next meeting
Close with prayer

Suggested Order for other meetings:
1.
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Opening Prayer or reading of a Psalm
Allow any comments or reflection from last meeting
Centering Prayer Time
Read scripture
Allow group to discuss what they heard in the scripture that may be helpful to the Inquirer as
he or she seeks God’s will
6. Make assignments for next meeting
7. Close with prayer
Suggested Resources to be used for Meeting of the Inquirers GroupThe following materials are offered as suggestions for the work of the Inquirers group. Please
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Opening Liturgy:
To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul,make me to know our ways, O Lord;teach me your paths.
Lead me in your truth, and teach me,
for you are the God of my salvation;
for you I wait all day long.
Be mindful of your mercy, O Lord,and of your steadfast love,
for they have been from of old.
Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love
remember me, for your goodness sake, O Lord. (Psalm 25:1, 4-7 NRSV)
Centering Prayer Time
(This should be a time of emptying all thoughts and feelings of the day and centering in on the Spirit
within and around you, preparing yourselves to listen to the Spirit in and through scripture and prayer)
Suggested Bible Readings:
Exodus 3:11-15, 4:10-12
Romans 12: 1-8
Jeremiah 1:4-10
Romans 8:35-39
Isaiah 6:1-8
Ephesians 3:14-21
Philippians 2:1-11
1 Corinthians 3:1-11
Discussion of Reading
Closing Prayer Time
This should be a time of prayer when anyone who feels lead to do so to pray for the Inquirer andfor the work of the committee, giving thanks to God for the shared time together. This time of prayer may
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the rEPORT OF THE PERMANENTJUDICIARY COMMITTEE
The Permanent Committee on Judiciary met February 2, 2007 in Huntsville, Alabama.

I. ORGANIZATION OF THE COMMITTEE
Harry Chapman was elected chairperson and Dwayne Tyus was elected the secretary.

II. EXPIRATION OF TERMS
The terms of Geoff Knight, James Hamilton and Wendell Trotter will expire in June, and all are
eligible to be re-elected. James Hamilton and Wendell Trotter requested not to be re-nominated.

III. REPRESENTATIVE TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Ronald Thurman was elected the representative and Geoff Knight was elected the alternate
representative to the General Assembly. In May, the representative and the alternate confirmed that neither
would be able to attend, thus Charles Dawson was elected to be the representative.

IV. BLANKET TAX EXEMPTION
The Internal Revenue Service has approved a blanket tax exemption for the denomination.
Denominational boards/agencies which do not have their own exemption letter filing the proper information
were included, as well as three presbyteries and one synod. The Stated Clerk’s Office, which will administer
the group tax exemption, must file periodic reports with the Internal Revenue Service concerning the statusof its subordinate organizations. Boards/agencies, congregations, presbyteries and synods which were
not included in the original request for the blanket tax exemption may be added at the time a required
report is filed. The Internal Revenue Service allows the central organization holding the group exemption
to verify that a board/agency, presbytery, synod or local congregation is a subordinate under the blanket
tax exemption. The Internal Revenue Service does not require the filing of a form 990 since the General
Assembly Corporation is a church organization.

V. GUIDELINES FOR A RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT
The 175th General Assembly directed the Permanent Committee on Judiciary to prepare information
on reciprocal agreements. A document for a reciprocal agreement would have to be approved by the General
Assembly and the highest judicatory of the Denomination with which the reciprocal agreement is being
proposed. When an agreement has been approved, the following process is recommended as a means of
implementing the agreement.
The provisions are governed by the general principles of Cumberland Presbyterian Polity that thepresbytery determines who shall be members and approves calls for service in a congregation, however, thepresbytery must adhere to the standards of the Church.
A. Service in Union and Federated Congregations, Ecumenical parishes, Cooperative ministries, andtemporary service to Cumberland Presbyterian congregations, covered by 5.3; 5.6;7.04 and 7.06. Presbytery
approves the call of a union or federated church, to a minister to serve as pastor, associate pastor, or approvesa minister to serve in a temporary ministerial capacity in a Cumberland Presbyterian Church, or approves
the invitation of a cooperative specialized ministry to a minister to serve in that ministry.
1. 5.3 “A person serving in a ministerial capacity, including employment as a professor in acollege or seminary of this Church, may be enrolled for the period of such services as a memberof the presbytery and have temporarily the rights and privileges of such membership.”
2. The minister may not be called to an installed ministry in a Cumberland Presbyterian Churchby virtue of this membership in a presbytery.
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which he/she is a member.
4. The governing body with jurisdiction over the minister approves the ministry according to its
applicable procedures.
B. Installed ministry in a Cumberland Presbyterian Congregation
1. 7.01-7.03 Only ministers of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church may be called andinstalled as pastors, associate/assistant, co-pastors in a Cumberland Presbyterian
congregation (except those covered in A above)
2. The minister must be in good standing with a governing body of jurisdiction in the
Church of which he/she is a member.
3. The governing body of jurisdiction approves the ministry according to its applicable
procedures.
4. The minister is subject to the discipline of the presbytery with respect to his/hermembership in presbytery and relationship with the Church.
C. Reception of a minister of a Church with which the Cumberland Presbyterian Church has a reciprocal
agreement.
1. Ministers seeking to transfer church membership from another denomination will beconsidered under the applicable provisions in 6.41-6.43.
2. Ministers seeking transfer will need to be in good standing in their own Churches andbe granted dismissal by the governing body of jurisdiction.
3. This is not an avenue for avoiding candidacy requirements in the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church.
II. Service by a minister of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in a church with which the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church has a reciprocal agreement.
A. Service in union and/or federated churches, ecumenical parishes, cooperative 				ministries.
		
1. Approval of invitation for service is by supervising judicatories of allparticipating churches.
		
2. Presbytery approves call of a union or federated church to a minister to serve		
as a pastor, associate/assistant pastor or approves the invitation of a cooperative		
specialized ministry to a minister to serve in that ministry.
		
3. The minister may accept membership or participation in the supervising		
judicatory for the duration of the service. The invitation for such membership or		
participation is at the discretion and according to the provisions of the inviting		church.
		
4. 5.2 permits the minister to retain membership in his/her presbytery, subject to		the disciplinary procedures of his/her own judicatory.
		
5. 6.52 requires that a minister living outside the bounds of the presbytery in		which he/she desires to hold membership, he/she must have the consent of the		synod in which that presbytery is located to hold membership in that presbytery.
B. Temporary service in a congregation of another church with a reciprocal agreementwith the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
		
1. Approval of invitation for service is by the supervising judicatory of the		inviting church according to provisions of their church.
2. Presbytery approves temporary ministerial service in a congregation of achurch with which there is a reciprocal agreement. The presbytery has
		jurisdiction over a minister serving in a temporary capacity in another Church, but		does not have jurisdiction over the congregation.
		
3. The minister may accept membership or participation in the supervising		
judicatory for the duration of the service. The invitation for such membership		
or participation is at the discretion and according to the provisions of the		inviting Church.
		
4. The minister remains a member of his/her presbytery, subject to the		discipline of his/her Church.
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be installed, must abide by the Constitution of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
D. Transfer of a minister member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church to a
judicatory of a Church with which there is a reciprocal agreement.
		
1. A minister may request transfer of his/her ministerial membership to another of		the churches with which there is a reciprocal agreement according to 6.51.
		
2. Such a minister will remain on the rolls and under the jurisdiction of the		
presbytery granting the letter of dismission until proper notification of reception
		by another ecclesiastical body according to 6.51
RECOMMENDATION 1: That the General Assembly concur in these guidelines for reciprocal
agreements.

VI. CONCERNING EXAMINATION OF AMINISTER CHANGING PRESBYTERIESThe committee revisited an interpretation concerning the examination of a Cumberland Presbyterianminister desiring to transfer his/her letter within the Church. (Digest, page 55) As part of the assignment
to provide advisory opinions on questions concerning the interpretation of the Constitution, the PermanentCommittee on the Judiciary considered the advisory opinions issued by the 1892 and 1988 General
Assemblies regarding section 5.6b of the Constitution.
1988

Ordained Minister may not be examined, but a letter may be refused. 5.6b Interpretive, 1892 and“The Committee on Judiciary respectfully report that they have considered the protest
and answer from the Synod of Texas on the following facts, to wit: Buffalo Gap
Presbytery amended its by-laws so as to require ‘all ordained ministers applying formembership in said presbytery to submit to an examination on literature and theology
previous to admission.’
This amendment having been brought to the notice of synod through the Committee on
Presbyterial Minutes was declared ‘unwarranted by the Constitution of our Church.’
This record seems to raise two questions: First, could synod take jurisdiction of the casein the matter that it did? Secondly, was the action of the synod right and proper indeclaring said amended by-law unconstitutional?
We are of the opinion that the action of said synod in the premises was right andrecommend that it be sustained. 1892, pages 26,27.”“The question was asked: can a presbytery refuse to accept a minister’s letter from another presbytery
when the minister is in good standing in the presbytery granting the letter? We answered “yes”. Receiving
and granting letters are actions of presbytery. Therefore a presbytery may bymajority negative vote refuse to accept a minister from another presbytery. The presbytery may not examine
a minister from another presbytery. 1988, page 104”
The General Assembly has long recognized that a presbytery may, by negative vote, refuse toaccept a minister from another presbytery. The Permanent Committee on Judiciary is concerned that sucha vote be conducted on an informed basis. A presbytery needs a basis other than rumor or hearsay uponwhich to base its vote and inform its decision.
RECOMMENDATION 2: “That the 1892 and 1988 Advisory opinions to Section 5.6b be
rescinded and the following advisory opinion be substituted.”
As part of its responsibility to receive ministers and to exercise oversight of the ministers under
its jurisdiction, a presbytery, may, by negative vote, decline to accept a minister from another presbytery
even if the minister was dismissed from the previous presbytery in good standing. It is advisable for thereceiving presbytery to adopt a procedure for reviewing the application of ministers desiring to join thepresbytery. The presbytery may wish to exercise its review function through an appropriate committee,

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which may consider the minister’s calling, temperament, experience, previous service, and other relevant
matters. If the incoming minister is accepting a call to a particular church within the presbytery, the presbytery
should examine the call and consider the relationship as provided in Section 7.06 of the Constitution.

VII. ORDAINED MINISTERS DESIRING TO TRANSFER FROMOTHER DENOMINATIONS INTO THE
CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Permanent Committee on Judiciary was asked to give an opinion on whether an ordained
minister desiring to transfer his/her membership into the Cumberland Presbyterian Church must have acall before the ordination can be recognized. “Digest page 92b, Interpretive, 1993, page 270, in response
to a memorial from Arkansas Presbytery in regard to the status of a minister who desires to have his/her
ordination recognized, but does not meet the educational requirements of 6.43, that the minister has thestatus of a licentiate and the person is permitted only the duties authorized for probationers until received
by presbytery as an ordained minister.”
6.31 “A licentiate shall be ordained only if he or she has a call to a church or to a ministry approvedby the presbytery.” Since an ordained minister coming from another denomination is recognized as alicentiate until the ordination is recognized, a call is essential to recognize the ordination. It is also essential
to allow the presbytery to examine the minister according to 6.32.
Although the person whose ordination is being recognized is not re-ordained, it is essential to propose
the constitutional questions (6.36) which must be answered by a licentiate before being ordained. After thepresbytery has had opportunity to examine the minister, the constitutional questions have been answered in
the affirmative, it is appropriate to declare the minister an ordained minister in the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church. Following the questions in 6.36 the Confession of Faith lists the appropriate statement.
RECOMMENDATION 3: That this opinion be affirmed as a proper procedure in recognizing
the ordination of ministers ordained in other denominations and transferring to the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church.

VIII. SYNODICAL MINUTESThe General Assembly established guidelines for the examination of presbyterial records (8.5bAdvisory 1976, page 104 of the Digest) Although the synods reviewed most of the presbyterial records,
the minutes of the Synod of Great Rivers, Synod of the Midwest and Tennessee Synod do not reflect thatthe minutes of presbyteries were reviewed in regard to the records of preparation for ordination. (5.6aInterpretive 1964 Digest, page 53) If the minutes of presbytery do not have an accurate record of theordination process, it is difficult for synod to exercise its responsibility to review ordinations.
A. Minutes of the Synod of Great Rivers
The minutes were found to be in order with one exception. The minutes do not reflect that thepresbyteries complied with the directive of the church regarding the ordination of ministers. (Digest page
105, 8.5 b Interpretive, 1892, 1973, 8.5 Advisory 1960, 1964, 1975) The minutes of the three presbyteries,
Arkansas, Missouri and West Tennessee were reviewed.
B. Minutes of the Synod of the Midwest
The minutes were found to be in good order with one exception. There is no record of review ofordinations in the presbyteries. (See the references above) The minutes of the three presbyteries: Covenant,
Cumberland and North Central were reviewed.
C. Minutes of Mission Synod
The minutes were found to be in good order. The minutes of the following presbyteries werereviewed: Andes, Choctaw, del Cristo, Red River, and Trinity. The synod has reviewed the reports of thecommittee on the ministry of these presbyteries and confirm that the presbyteries are in compliance withthe constitution in regard to the ordination process. The minutes of Cauca Valley, Hong Kong and Japan
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D. Minutes of the Synod of the Southeast
The minutes were found to be in good order. The minutes of the following presbyteries werereviewed: Cullman, East Tennessee, Grace, Robert Donnell, and Tennessee-Georgia presbyteries werereviewed and found to be in good order. The Committee on the Ministry Reports from East Tennessee,
Grace, Hope, and Robert Donnell Presbyteries were reviewed and these presbyteries are in compliancewith the Constitution in regard to the ordination process. Cullman and Tennessee-Georgia presbyteries did
not file a report from the committee on the ministry.
E. Minutes of the Tennessee Synod
The minutes were found to be in good order, however, there is no record of reviewing the minutesof the presbyteries, nor a review of ordinations in the presbyteries. (See the reference above)
Respectfully submitted,
Harry Chapman
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THE rEPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEEThe Nominating Committee is constantly in need of additional personnel blanks to be filed with the
Office of the General Assembly. There are currently thirty six (36) personnel blanks on file. The following
presbyteries have one of more blanks on file: Arkansas (2), Columbia (2), Covenant (1), Cumberland (3),del Cristo (2) East Tennessee (3), Grace (5), Murfreesboro (2),Nashville (4), North Central (1), TennesseeGeorgia (2), Trinity (3) West Tennessee (6). The Committee uses the personnel forms on file, or the personal
knowledge of the members of the Committee. We encourage people to invite members of their respective
congregations and/or presbyteries to submit a personnel blank. The Office of the General Assembly will
be pleased to provide one or more blanks to any person making a request. Personnel blanks are kept on filefor three years, then the person is contacted to determine his/her willingness to keep the blank on file or to
remove it. General Regulation G.1.e “No member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church whose church
does not support Our United Outreach shall be elected to any board or agency.”
The nominating committee consists of a minister and a lay person from each synod, preferably fromdifferent presbyteries. Members may serve a three year term, but cannot succeed themselves. Membersof the Nominating Committee could be elected to serve again after a two year absence. Cumberland
Presbyterian members of any board cannot be elected to the same board without being off the board for two
years, and cannot serve on another board without one year’s absence of the previous tenure. When a person
is elected to fill an unexpired term, that counts as one term. General Regulation B.3 “Presbyteries and/or
synods may recommend persons to serve on the General Assembly’s Committee on Nominations. Such
recommendations shall reach the Office of the Stated Clerk no later than February 1, and shall be presented
to the existing Nominating Committee as recommendations for its consideration in making nominations forelection to the General Assembly’s Nominating Committee.” In 2008 a minister and a lay person will haveto be selected from presbyteries in Mission Synod; a lay person from one of the following presbyteries in
the Synod of the Southeast: Cullman, East Tennessee, Hope, Robert Donnell, Tennessee-Georgia; and aminister will need to be selected from Covenant or North Central Presbyteries in the Synod of the Midwest.
Presbyteries not listed have a member on the nominating committee.
The Committee on Nominations submits the following names of nominees:* Non Cumberland Presbyterian+ Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America

I. GENERAL ASSEMBLY COUNCIL
The Reverend Lon Broyles, Cullman Presbytery, for a three year term.
The Reverend Terry Herston, Hope Presbytery, for a three year term.
Ms. Betty Jacobs, McGee Chapel Congregation, Choctaw Presbytery, to succeed herself for athree year term.
The Reverend Howell G. Mims, Grace Presbytery, to succeed himself for a three year term.
The Reverend Sam Romines, Cumberland Presbytery, to succeed himself for a three year term.
Mr. R. Lee Webb, Cookeville Congregation, Murfreesboro Presbytery, to succeed himself for athree year term.

II. BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONThe Reverend Mindy Acton, Grace Presbytery, for a three year term.
The Reverend Tom Martin, Presbytery del Cristo, to succeed himself for a three year term.
The Reverend Vernon Sansom, Red River Presbytery, to succeed himself for a three year term.

III. THE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN BOARD OF PUBLICATION
Ms. Jean Garrett, McKenzie Congregation, West Tennessee Presbytery, for a three year term.
The Reverend L. G. Parkhurst, Jr., Red River Presbytery, for a three year term.

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Mr. Richard Dean, Gadsden Congregation, Grace Presbytery, to succeed himself for a three year term.
The Reverend Kevin Henson, Red River Presbytery, to succeed himself for a three year term.
The Reverend Alfonso O. Marquez, Presbytery of East Tennessee, for a three year term.
+Ms. Joy Wallace, Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America, to succeed herself for a three year term.

V. TRUSTEES OF THE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
Ms. Pam Davis, Lubbock Congregation, Presbytery del Cristo, Mission Synod, for a three year term.
The Reverend Cliff Hudson, Tennessee-Georgia Presbytery, Synod of the Southeast, to succeed himself
for a three year term.
Ms. Sidney Milton, Woodlawn Congregation, Covenant Presbytery, Synod of the Midwest, for a threeyear term.

VI. TRUSTEES OF THE MEMPHIS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY*Dr. David Boyle, non Cumberland Presbyterian, to fill the two year unexpired term of Dr Robert Tyson*Dr. Carmichael Crutchfield, non Cumberland Presbyterian, to succeed himself for a three year term.
Mr. Mark Davis, Germantown CPC, West Tennessee Presbytery, to fill the one year unexpired term of
Rev Don Reeves
Mr. Chester Dickson, Houston First Congregation, Trinity Presbytery, to succeed himself for a threeyear term.
*Mr. Harvey G. Ferguson, non Cumberland Presbyterian, for a three year term*Mr. Dan Hatzenbuehler, non Cumberland Presbyterian, for a three year term.
*The Reverend Emily Matheny, non Cumberland Presbyterian, to succeed herself for a three year term.
Mr. Tim Orr, Dyersburg Congregation, West Tennessee Presbytery, for a three year term.
The Reverend Rebecca Salisbury, Trinity Presbytery, to succeed herself for a three year term.
Ms. Kathryn Warren, non Cumberland Presbyterian, for a three year termVII. BOARD OF MISSIONSThe Reverend Makihiko Arase, Japan Presbytery, Mission Synod, for a three year term.
Mr. Mikel Davis, Shiloh Congregation, Red River Presbytery, Mission Synod, to succeed himself
for a three year term.
Ms. Carolyn Medley, Winchester Congregation, Murfreesboro Presbytery, Tennessee Synod, to succeed
herself for a three year term.
Ms. Jo Ann Shugert, Christ Congregation, Grace Presbytery, Synod of the Southeast, to succeed herself
for a three year term.
Mr. Sam Suddarth, Jenkins Congregation, Columbia Presbytery, Tennessee Synod, to succeed himself fora three year term.

VIII. BOARD OF STEWARDSHIP, FOUNDATION AND BENEFITS
Mr. Al Davis, Marshall Congregation, Trinity Presbytery, to succeed himself for a three year term.
Mr. Charles Floyd, Brenthaven Congregation, Nashville Presbytery, for a three year term.
The Reverend Theresa Martin, Presbytery del Cristo, for a three year term.
The Reverend Michael Wilkinson, Grace Presbytery, to succeed himself for a three year term.

IX. COMMISSION ON CHAPLAINS AND MILITARY PERSONNEL
The Reverend Paul Collins, Presbytery del Cristo, to succeed himself for a three year term.

X. COMMISSION ON THE MINISTRY
The Reverend James Lively, Presbytery of East Tennessee, to succeed himself for a three year term.
Ms. Pat Owen, Vaughn’s Chapel Congregation, Covenant Presbytery, for a three year term.

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The Reverend Tommy Thompson, West Tennessee Presbytery, to succeed himself for a three year term.

XI. PERMANENT COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Ms. Kelly Gooch, Germantown Congregation, West Tennessee Presbytery, for a three year term.
The Reverend Geoff Knight, Trinity Presbytery, for a three year term.
The Reverend Sherry Ladd, Columbia Presbytery, for a three year term.

XII. NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Ms. Nancy M. Bean, Highpoint NCD, Cumberland Presbytery, Synod of the Midwest, for a threeyear term.
The Reverend Mark Barron, Murfreesboro Presbytery, Tennessee Synod, for a three year term.
The Reverend Eddie Jenkins, Grace Presbytery, Synod of the Southeast, for a three year term.
Mr. Ronnie Parks, Milan Congregation, West Tennessee Presbytery, Synod of Great Rivers, for a threeyear term.

XIII. UNIFIED COMMITTEE ON
THEOLOGY AND SOCIAL CONCERNSThe Reverend Lanny Johnson, Murfreesboro Presbytery, for a three year term.
The Reverend John Lovelace, North Central Presbytery, for a three year term.
The Reverend Janice Overton, Grace Presbytery, for a three year term.

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the rEPORT OF PLACE OF MEETING
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
The place of meeting committee consists of the Moderator, the Director of Congregational/Women’s
Ministry and the Stated Clerk. The 165th General Assembly authorized the committee to select meeting
places up to five years in the future and that preference be given to places that keep, insofar as possible,
the General Assembly and the Cumberland Presbyterian Women’s Ministry Convention, and guest rooms
in one facility. It is recognized that these places are hard to find and may cost some additional monies.
The place of meeting committee will use its best judgment. When a local congregation/presbytery issues
an invitation, the Stated Clerk will make site visits to potential places of meeting, and if possible facilities
are found, a follow up visit is made by the Stated Clerk, the Assistant to the Stated Clerk and the Directorof Congregational/Women’s Ministry. Although preference will be given to the traditional date of thethird week of June, the General Regulation A.1 permits the General Assembly to meet either the third or
the fourth week of June. In negotiating for meeting facilities, it is essential to be somewhat flexible in thedates.

II. INFORMATION ON FUTURE GENERAL ASSEMBLIESThe 178th General Assembly will meet in Japan June 5-13, 2008 with the fifth and the thirteenth
being travel days. The opening worship will be Saturday afternoon, June 7. Hopefully the participants/
visitors at General Assembly and the women attending the Cumberland Presbyterian Women’s Ministry
Convention will be able to attend worship in the various churches in Japan on Sunday, June 8. The General
Assembly will have the primary day of business on Tuesday, June 10. The Convention of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Women’s Ministry will have their program on Monday and Tuesday. Also, Japan Presbytery
has requested that Wednesday, June 11 be used for sight seeing and that the presbytery be permitted to plana day of celebration on Thursday, June 12. The closing worship of the celebration will be the conclusion of
the General Assembly.
On May 30th the Stated Clerk traveled to Japan to sign contracts with the hotels and convention
centers. The hotel rate will be $625 per person for the week spent in Japan. The hotels in Japan are usedprimarily for business people, thus the majority of the rooms will be singles; there are forty nine double
rooms and a few of them could have a third person in the room. Although the exact air fare will not beknown untile late July, travel agents say that they will be around $1,500 to $1,600. The amount of the hotel
and the air fare to Japan will be paid through the Office of the General Assembly. Any person interested ingoing should contact the Office of the General Assembly.
Passports are required to go to Japan; visas and shots are not required. It will be wise to allow
two to three months to secure the passport. Many post offices will have passport applications forms. A
birth certificate, picture and fee of $85 per person is required to secure a passport. Since the United States
government has added passport requirements to travel to Canada, Central America, the Caribbean areas andother countries, it takes longer to process the application.
The 174th General Assembly accepted the invitation of the West Tennessee Presbytery to host themeeting in 2009.
In 2010 the General Assemblies of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America and the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church will meet concurrently June 13-18, 2010 in Dickson, Tennessee tocelebrate the 200th anniversary of the the Cumberland Presbyterian Churches. A joint worship service will
be held on Sunday, June 13th.
The 132nd General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America and the 176thGeneral Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church approved the following persons to serve asa planning committee for 2010: Edna Barnett, Sandra Boaz, Army Daniel, Eugene Leslie, Rose Mary
Magrill, Walter Smith, Lita Swindle, Dwayne Tyus, Theodore Wallace, Pat Ward. Lynne Herring andRobert D. Rush will serve as Co chairs and Susan Knight Gore will serve as an advisory member.
The planning committee for 2010 has had two meetings and will meet again in Huntsville, Alabamaon October 27. The theme of the concurrent General Assemblies will be “What Do These Stones Mean?”
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III. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE GENERAL ASSEMBLIES
			
			
			
			

178th		179th		180th		181st		

Japan			Memphis, Tennessee
Dickson, Tennessee
Springfield, Missouri

June 5-13, 2008
June 15-19, 2009
June 13-18, 2010
June 20-24, 2011

IV. FUTURE INVITATIONSAt this time, there are no invitations for meetings beyond 2011. If a local congregation orpresbytery is interested in hosting the General Assembly and the Convention of Cumberland Presbyterian
Women’s Ministry, the Office of the General Assembly will be pleased to provide information on hosting
responsibilies. Hosting the annual meeting is a service to the Church, and provides people within a presbytery
the opportunity to participate more fully in a General Assembly. It is preferable to have an invitation
without a particular year designated in case that the preferred dates are not available in a designated year.
Although the General Assembly and Convention of Cumberland Presbyterian Women’s Ministry could
meet in an area without an invitation from a presbytery or a local congregation, it is preferable to have local
persons involved.
The following schedule shows the annual meetings by presbyteries and the year that the General
Assembly last met in the bounds of a particular presbyery.
Arkansas		
Grace			Columbia		
Red River		
East Tennessee		Covenant		
del Cristo		
Cumberland		

2007				2006				2005				2004				2003				2002				2001				2000				Respectfully submitted:
Robert D. Rush, Pam Phillips-Burk, Donald P. Hubbard

West Tennessee		Tennessee-Georgia
Robert Donnell		Nashville		
Missouri		Trinity			
Hope			Murfreesboro		

1999
1998
1996
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THE report of the Permanent Committee on
Theology and Social Concerns
I. Meeting and Officers
The permanent committee met at Tusculum Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Nashville, Tennessee
on September 15-16, 2006 and at Memphis Theological Seminary on February 23-24, 2007. Officers of
the Permanent Committee for 2007-2008 are: Reverend Steve Mosley, Chair, Reverend Robert Greenwell,Vice-Chair, and Reverend Jackie Lang, Secretary.

II. Expiration of Terms
The Permanent Committee notes that the terms of 5 members expire in 2007 – Reverend
Virginia Espinoza, Reverend Robert Heflin, Elder Readus Linton, Reverend Linda Snelling, and Elder
Mary Thompson. Robert Heflin, Readus Linton, Linda Snelling, and Mary Thompson are eligible for renomination. However, Robert Heflin and Linda Snelling have requested not to be renominated. Virginia
Espinoza has served three terms, thus completed her eligibility.

III. General Assembly Representatives
The Committee will be represented by Reverend Linda Snelling at the General Assembly of the
CPCA. The Permanent Committee will be represented by Reverend Jackie Lang at the CPC General
Assembly.

IV. Issues and Recommendations
The Permanent Committee is presenting the following paper – Greed in America for considerationby the General Assemblies.
GREED IN AMERICA
What Is Greed?
Greed is “a desire to obtain more money, wealth or material possessions than one needs.”1 It’s“the quality of wanting more than one’s share; extreme or excessive desire.”2 Synonyms that usually
substitute for the word and help us understand greed are avidity meaning, “greediness;”3 avarice having“a greedy desire for money or property;”4 cupidity an “eager desire especially to possess something;”5 andcovetousness, “the quality of being covetous - desiring things that belong to others.”6 Thomas Aquinas, aMedieval Theologian said greed “is a sin directly against one’s neighbor since one man cannot over-aboundin external riches, without another man lacking them...it is a sin against God, just as all mortal sin is in asmuch as man condemns things eternal for the sake of temporal things.”7
In Exodus 20:17 the word of God forbids greed and covetousness. It says, “You shall not covet
your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or male or female slave, or ox, or donkey,
or anything that belongs to your neighbor.”8This commandment was one of the ten fundamental laws given to Israel by God at Mt. Sinai. It was
a commandment given to govern man’s relationship with man, teaching respect for life and property. This
commandment was broken whenever a man by any means attempted to deprive his neighbor of his house,
his wife, his cattle, or anything that belonged to his neighbor to enjoy it as his own.
Micah 2:1-2 warns, “Woe to them that devise iniquity, and work evil upon their beds! When the
1
Wilkipedia, the free encyclopedia, www en.wilkipedia.org
2
Clarence L. Barnhart, The World Book Encyclopedia Dictionary, 1966 Edition, Vol. One A-K, (Chicago: Doubleday
and Company, Inc., 1965) p.870
3Ibid. p. 136
4Ibid. p. 135
5Ibid. p.486
6
Ibid. p. 461
7
The Sin of Covetousness, “7 Deadly Sins”, www deadlysins.com
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morning is light, they practice it, because it is in the power of their hand. And they covet fields, and takethem away by violence; and houses, and take them away: so they oppress a man and his house, even a man
and his heritage.”9 Here the prophet announces sorrow shall come upon the plotters of wickedness, thecovetous, and the oppressor, those who plan to sin in order to take that which belongs to their neighbors.
Here is an example of this sin in the life of Ahab, King of Israel, who set his covetous eye on the vineyardof Naboth.
And Ahab said to Naboth, Give me your vineyard, so that I may have it for a vegetablegarden, because it is near my house; I will give you a better vineyard for it; or, if it seems
good to you, I will give you its value in money. But Naboth said to Ahab, The Lord forbidthat I should give you my ancestral inheritance. Ahab went home resentful and sullen
because of what Naboth the Jezreelite said to him. He lay down on his bed, turned away his
face, and would not eat. His wife Jezebel came to him and said, Why are you so depressedthat you will not eat? He said to her, Because I spoke to Naboth the Jezreelite and said
to him, Give me your vineyard for money: or else, if you prefer, I will give you anothervineyard for it, but he answered, I will not give you my vineyard. His wife Jezebel said tohim, Do you now govern Israel? Get up, eat some food, and be cheerful; I will give you
the vineyard of Naboth. So she wrote letters in Ahab’s name and sealed them with his
seal; she sent the letters to the elders and to the nobles who lived with Naboth in his city.
And she wrote in the letters, Proclaim a fast, and seat Naboth at the head of the assembly,
seat two scoundrels opposite him, and have them bring a charge against him, saying, You
have cursed God and the king. Then take him out, and stone him to death. The men of thecity, the elders and the nobles who lived in his city, did as Jezebel had sent word to them.
Just as it was written in the letters that she had sent to them, they proclaimed a fast andseated Naboth at the head of the assembly. The two scoundrels came in and sat opposite
him; and the scoundrels brought a charge against Naboth in the presence of the people,
saying, Naboth cursed God and the king. So they took him outside the city, and stoned
him to death. Then they sent to Jezebel, saying, Naboth has been stoned; he is dead. As
soon as Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned and was dead. Jezebel said to Ahab,
Go take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, which he refused to give you
for money; for Naboth is not alive, but dead. As soon as Ahab heard that Naboth was dead.
Ahab set out to go down to the vineyard of Naboth to take possession of it. Then the wordof the Lord came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying: Go down to meet King Ahab of Israel he is
now in the vineyard of Naboth, where he has gone to take possession. You shall say to him,Thus says the Lord: “Have you killed, and also taken possession. In the place where dogs
licked up the blood of Naboth, dogs will also lick up your blood. I will consume you, andwill cut off from Ahab every male, bond or free, in Israel. The dogs shall eat Jezebel within
the bounds of Jezreel. Anyone belonging to Ahab who dies in the city the dogs shall eat:
and anyone of his who dies in the open country the birds of the air shall eat.11
Ahab’s greed cost him everything he had, even his life. He wasn’t satisfied with just ruling tentwelfth of the land as king. He wanted more. He wanted Naboth’s vineyard.
Why Is It So Important to Recognize Greed?
In Luke 12:15 Jesus warns us to be on our guard against all forms of greed. He tells us a person’slife does not consist of the abundance of possessions. Life is more than that. Life is more than food, and the
body more than clothing. Life is more than that which sustains it.
We must be able to recognize greed because it is a sin and any sin can lead to death. It was prohibitedin the Decalogue, forbidden by the prophets, the early church, and by Jesus himself. The Bible lists it as oneof seven deadly sins that God hates. These words of Christ, “It is easier for a camel to go through the eyeof a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of God”10 should never be taken lightly.
Greed isn’t trivial or harmless. It affects all of us. Greed neglects the realm of the spiritual andignores the welfare of others. Jesus said in Matthew 16:26, “For what will it profit them if they gain thewhole world but forfeit their life? Or what will they give in return for their life?”11
The pursuit of wealth and possessions distracts us from spiritual things and the spiritual side of
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our nature. If a man loses his life, how can his riches, his honor and pleasure benefit him?
Earthly things can only be enjoyed on earth. Whatever we gain materialistically we will have toleave behind. The “things” that have occupied our minds will someday fall into the hands of others - people
we leave behind. For them our treasured things may be meaningless. Job made a valid point when he said,“Naked I came from out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return there.”12 He brought nothing into
this world, and he knew he would take nothing out of it.
We must remember money and possessions are temporal things and should be viewed in that light.
They are something to be used, not something to put our trust, security, and even our soul in jeopardy for.
Money and possessions do not determine our worth or value. They are gifts from God to be used wisely.
Therefore, if we waste God’s gifts selfishly or use them greedily, they will bring us nothing but misery anddistress.
Jesus in Luke 12:16-21 tells a parable about a rich man. This man appears to be a law-abiding citizen.
There’s nothing recorded in the scriptures that leads us to believe otherwise. He wasn’t a troublemaker,
wicked, or engaged in some kind of shady business. Verse 16 simply said, “The land of a rich man produced
abundantly.” 13
Apparently, God had blessed him. His barns were filled with goods. Now his land had produced
abundantly again. This crop, along with what he had, presented a problem. What would he do?
There was nothing wrong with him being wealthy. The land he owned was very fertile andproductive. His wealth wasn’t the problem but his attitude was.
And he thought to himself, what should I do, for I have no place to store my crops . I will
do this: I will pull down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain
and my goods, and I will say to my soul, Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many
years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.11
This rich man went wrong in failing to realize who gave him this wealth and why it was given
to him. He saw his possessions as security. He felt he would enjoy them and have them for the future.
His plan was to store up his goods and his grain. He felt they would provide him with stability, security,and happiness. Yet God had the final say. God said to him, “You fool! This very night your life is being
demanded of you. And the things you have prepared, whose will they be? So it is with those who store up
treasures for themselves but are not rich toward God.”14
The Results of Greed
Like this rich man, America is a nation that is blessed. She is a land of plenty – a nation where it
would seem everyone should get his or her fair share. Yet there exists a big divide in America between therich and the poor, the young and the old, blacks, whites, Hispanics and other ethic groups. How can thisbe? Can greed be a factor?
“America’s economy is the world’s largest and a major driver of the global economy.”15 America’s
economy, “a system of managing the production, distribution, and consumption of goods,”16 is based on freeenterprise and capitalism. Capitalism is “an economic system based on the ownership of land, factories,
and other means of production by private individuals who compete with one another, using the hired laborof other persons, to produce goods and services for a free market for whatever profit may be obtainable. It’s
the concentration of wealth with its power and influence in the hands of a few.”17
America’s economy is big business, and it is operated and managed by people of substantial
wealth. Wealth is an important part of capitalism and commercialism. Therefore, greed has become a more
acceptable practice in today’s society.
Robert Young’s book, the Transcontinental Railroad introduces us to greed in the construction andcompletion of the Transcontinental Railroad, a massive project that lasted from 1830-1893. It was a dreamto link the east to the west by railroad.
Young’s book mentions bribes that were made, lies that were told, construction material priced
more than the actual cost, bad bookkeeping, companies that reorganized under new names to avoid12
Job 1:21 (NRSV)
13
Luke 12:16 (NRSV)
14
Luke 12:20-21 (NRSV)
15
Backgrounders, Tuesday, February 14th 2006, www economist.com
16
Clarence L. Barnhart, The World Book Encyclopedia Dictionary, 1966 Edition, Vo. One A-K, (Chicago: Doubleday
and Company, Inc., 1965) p.624
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accountability, and the use of a work force that was underpaid and made to live in deplorable conditions.
Yet some labeled the era as “America at it best.”
Greed was prevalent during the time of slavery in America. Slavery existed for political andeconomic reasons. During this time, it was hard for those who were involved, especially the slave tradersand slave owners, to see that slavery was wrong. The slave traders and slave owners were blinded by their
desire for wealth and their love of money.
Slavery in America was big business - big money. Men and women were brought from their
homeland to America by force. They were transported on slave ships in living conditions that were sinful.
When they arrived on American soil, they were sold like cattle and forced to live and work under deplorable
conditions.
Arrianna Huffington’s book, Pigs at the Trough: How Corporate Greed and Political Corruption
Are Undermining America, and Lou Dobbs’ book Exporting America give example after example of how
greed is still playing a major role in business, in our nation, and in our citizens.
Greed is still able to thrive because we are becoming a nation defined by things. The society we livein says the larger your assets the more important you are as a person. But sometimes even making money
isn’t enough by today’s standards. According to society, your value to yourself and others is determinedby your possessions. The real mark of success is how much you obtain. What is your net worth? Oursociety measures and judges success by our acquisitions, what we own - our homes, cars, clothes, furs, anddiamonds.
In almost every city and town where there are shopping malls you can see people spending endlesshours in them. They walk around getting caught up in the smells, the sounds, and the window displays- avenues that can stir up their appetites and goad the greed in them. If people are not careful, they arehooked and will buy just for the sake of buying, unwilling to go home empty handed.
Therefore, people have more clothes than they will ever wear, more accessories than needed, moregadgets and objects than they know what to do with, and equipment they will never use faithfully. Theirhomes are filled with so much stuff you can hardly turn around in them; their garages are packed with somany things that their cars can’t fit in them; their closets, attics and basements are filled with things thatwill never be worn or used. We should ask ourselves, “Did they really need all that? Is there a reasonable
explanation why they spent the money, time and energy to acquire all their stuff?”
We say we are a nation that trusts in God, we print it on our money, but do we really trust him? Or
is it all about the money - what money can do for us - how it makes us feel?
America’s history and the Bible reveal to us the fate of greedy people. Their misery, their thinking,and what they will do at any cost to get what they want, is leading them on a path of sin and self-destructionthat will cost them their souls.
What Is The Solution?
We must learn to watch out for signs of preoccupation with acquiring possessions. Does our mind
tell us “we have to have that?” If so, then stop before buying and allow your heart to speak – and not yourmind. We must learn to follow the biblical principles of not worrying about our material needs, not evenbasic matters such as food and clothing. Worrying is foolish, futile and a sin. It does not help any situation.
It can’t produce clothes, food or even add years to our lives. But what it does is show a lack of faith in God
and his promises to take care of us and provide for all our needs. While it is true both food and clothing are
essential to sustain our physical life, life is greater than either or both. Let us learn a lesson from the ravenand the lilies of the field. They are witnesses to God’s provision for food and clothing for His creatures.
Jesus in the book of Luke said this about worrying.
Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; nor about thebody, what you will put on. Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing.
Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap, which have neither storehouse norbarn; and God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds? And whichof you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? If you then are not able to do theleast, why are you anxious for the rest? Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither
toil nor spin; and yet I say to you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed likeone of these. If then God so clothe the grass, which today is in the field and tomorrow isthrown into the oven, how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith? And do
not seek what you should eat or what you should drink, nor have an anxious mind. For
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We should ask ourselves, if such insignicant things as ravens and lilies receive such generous
loving provisions from God, will not God’s children receive much better?
The Apostle Paul warns us that seeking godliness and contentment through material gain is futile.
The problem with material things is just that, they are material. Material things can be seen. Faith is not
rooted in what is seen. According to Hebrews 11:1, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, theevidence of things not seen.”18 Therefore, things are eternal that are not seen but the things, which aretemporal, are seen. When we seek after material things, like food and clothing, we seek after that which
can be seen, and thus we live according to sight, rather than faith.
When we make this futile effort a lifestyle, we are simply asking for trouble. I Timothy 6:9-10 says
“But those who want to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many senseless and harmful desiresthat plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root to all kinds of evil, and in theireagerness to be rich some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pains.”19
So what do we do? We need to ask God for the proper amount of things.
Today we hear so much about prosperity that it makes us feel that we are lacking. But are we? The
scripture teaches us to be rich toward God and not to hoard possessions.
Our Confession of Faith teaches, “Christian Stewardship acknowledges that all of life and creation
is a trust from God, to be used for God’s glory and service. It includes the conservation and responsible useof natural resources as well as the creative use of human skills and energies. These gifts of God are to beshared with all, especially with the poor.”20
What is entrusted to us we should manage more wisely in order to make better use of it. Budget
planning can be a way to help us accomplish this. Budgeting our money can help us make better choices
and avoid some of the financial problems we encounter, for example overdrawing our checking accounts
or spending more than we can afford. It can help us avoid greed. When we carefully put aside that which
belongs to God first – the tithe, a tenth of our income to the cause of Christ – it makes us more conscientious
in handling the rest of what we have for food, clothing, shelter, and the necessities of life.
As members of the body of Christ, his Church, our role is to joyfully help others. Like the goodSamaritan, we must continue to reach out to the poor and those who are in need. We should not simply
minister to physical needs, but we must go further. We should encourage people in need to take the necessary
steps to improve their lives. We can point them in the direction of better money management, teach themto budget the resources they do have, encourage them to go back to school or seek a trade or skill. We mustalso help them to see their value to themselves, to their families, and to God. We must help them see thatby becoming a productive, responsible citizen in our society they themselves can become givers, and it is
the giver who is the biggest receiver. God blesses those who help others, Proverbs 11:25 says, “A generous
person will be enriched, and one who gives water will get water.”21
It’s important to realize that the choices we do make will impact our future, and as we look to
the future, our expectations greatly affect how we live in the present. To determine what we deem to beimportant, we must take a closer look at the principles we are living by. Hebrews 13:5 says, “Keep yourlives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have; for he said, I will never leave you orforsake you.”22
The Conclusion
Greed leaves us no time or energy to care for our neighbors. We hear of their sorrows and problems,
we would like to do something but we don’t have the time, energy or the resources to do so. We are tired
at the end of the day just trying to carve out our piece of the pie - the America dream. We are trying to be
accepted by the world and live up to the world’s standard. But the Lord said in II Corinthians 6:16-17,“And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? For ye are the temple of the living God; as God
hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord.”23
Greed has caused us to live beyond our means. Many Christians are living from paycheck to
paycheck. They are in bondage to credit cards. Churches are having special programs, bake sales, sellingtickets and the like just to raise operating revenue because their members are in debt and will not tithe.
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Yet, the Lord said in Romans 13: 8, “Owe no man anything, but to love one another.”24 and in
Malachi 3:10, “Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and prove Me
now in this,” says the Lord of hosts, “if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you
such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it.”25
Can the Church solve this problem of greed in America? Maybe not, but we can lift up a standard
for the people. Jesus said, “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid”26 and“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned?”27 Therefore, based on
Jesus’ declaration of the Church as a light in the world and the salt of the earth, we can be a powerful force
in the war against greed. Let us begin first within ourselves and then within our communities of faith tooverthrow greed by allowing the word of God to clean us, enlighten us, and help us to overcome this sin.
Resources Used or Consulted in the Preparation of this Paper:
Robert Young, The Transcontinental Railroad: America At Its Best, (Parsippany, New Jersey: Dillon Press,
1996)
Arrianna Huffington, Pigs at the Trough: How Corporate Greed and Political Corruption Are Undermining
America, (New York: Crown Publishers, 2003)
Greed: The Affliction of the Affluent”, (Luke 12:13-21) www bible.org“A Disciple’s Perspective on Possessions” (Luke 12:22-23) www bible.org
Lou Dobbs, Exporting America: Why Corporate Greed Is Shipping American Jobs Overseas, (New York,New York: Warner Book Group, 2004)
Adam Clarke, Clarke’s Commentary, Vol. I Genesis – Esther, (Nashville: Abingdon)
Adam Clarke, Clarke’s Commentary, Vol. II Job- Malachi, (Nashville: Abingdon)
Henry Fairlie, The Seven Deadly Sins Today, (Washington, D.C.: New Republic Books, 1978)
Anne Maquire, Seven Deadly Sins, (London: Published in the United Kingdom b
Recommendation 1: That the General Assemblies accept this paper as a study paper
and that it be used to initiate thought and discussion within CPC and CPCA congregations.
Recommendation 2: That the office of the stated clerks in both CPC and CPCA makethis paper available to churches through the stated clerks of the presbyteries.
Grace

The Permanent Committee also presents the following summary regarding the movie Amazing

Amazing Grace is a captivating film about the twenty-year struggle of William Wilberforce to
see the slave trade abolished in the British Empire. In addition to a well-written screenplay and beautiful
cinematography, the movie provides several key insights into Christianity’s struggle against the social
injustices of our world. First, the viewer receives the opportunity to see the inner struggle of the Christian
to undertake such an endeavor. When struggling with the call to ministry or to politics during a dinner with
the Clapham Circle they state, “We understand you are having problems choosing to do the work of God or
the work of a political activist. We humbly suggest you can do both.” The point is taken that Christians arecalled to both a personal and active life of faith.
The second struggle the viewer is drawn into is the struggle to remain true to one’s calling.
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Wilberforce’s passion and commitment are evident throughout the movie – a commitment made before God,
his fellow Christians, the secular culture, and those who are unable to help themselves. His commitment
is called into question through the length of twenty years of labor and the onset of physical illness. This
commitment is reinforced, however, by consultation with and strong encouragement of his mentor andspiritual guide, John Newton, writer of the hymn Amazing Grace. Newton displays a heartfelt fervor to see
the atrocities of the slave trade, in which he had participated, wiped from the face of the earth.
The final struggle is the overall opposition created by the greed, apathy, and overall disassociationof society. From settings in the House of Parliament to that of slave ships, Wilberforce strives to bring theculture face to face with the atrocities that are being propagated by the many social sins. The faithfulness
to the call to see the trade abolished climaxes in a heartwarming scene in the House of Parliament where
Wilberforce’s efforts are finally acknowledged.
However, the many just efforts that are occurring around our globe today hear no such applause.
Currently, there are over 27 million people in our world under the bondage of slavery. It is estimated that
14,000 to 17,000 men, women, and children are sold into slavery each year from the United States alone.
Modern day slavery, sex trafficking, child labor are just a few of the contemporary atrocities. Wilberforce’s
struggle remains to be won. The film seeks to raise awareness, as we learn from our history, and to rekindle
a commitment to see outworking of Christ’s mission, to proclaim liberty to the captives, come to fruition.
As we consider the great commission given to us by our Lord, we must remember that it is in ourgoing that we make disciples, baptizing them into the life of God through Christ, and teaching them in
all areas of living – personal and social – to live out the kingdom of God on this earth as it is in heaven.
Amazing Grace and the life of William Wilberforce have been offered for these purposes. May we both beinspired by and inspire others to do the same.
Recommendation 3: That churches view the movie Amazing Grace and use it tostimulate thought and discussion within the congregation.

V. Work in Progress
The Permanent Committee is currently discussing theological reflections on the following issues:
The Nature of Violence and Our Response – This paper traces contributing factors and consequences ofviolence. It is a theological reflection with practical responses of the faith community.
What Will We Do When We Disagree – This paper will explore ways the church should approach dealing
with disagreements regarding highly emotional issues. The focus will be on gaining an understanding of
the centrality of love and grace within Christianity and its practice within our lives as Christians.
Religious Persecution in the World – Scope of this paper is being defined
Theology and Function of Worship – Scope of this paper is being defined
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THE REPORT OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
BETHEL COLLEGE
Since last years report to the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, BethelCollege has experienced some significant landmarks***

Over 2,000 students (2058 in fall, 2006)
Fall semester to spring semester enrollment percentage up 10% (fall ’05 to spring ’06 - 84%; fall
’06 to spring ’07 – 94%)
Ranked as one of the top 100 Liberal Arts colleges in the United States (Washington Monthly
magazine – ranking #59)

In short, students are enrolling in Bethel in record numbers, staying at Bethel in record numbers
and benefiting from their Bethel College experience so much that Bethel is recognized by the prestigious
Washington Monthly magazine as one of the top 100 liberal arts colleges in the United States.
Bethel College was founded by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in 1842 as a higher education
outreach. For 164 years this outreach ministry has been touching lives and changing lives. College students
are at critical junctures in their decision making and in their commitments. We who hold this ministry intrust on behalf of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and others who share the commitment to quality
Christian higher education take our responsibility very serious and treasure the opportunity we are given tominister in such a meaningful way.
We wish to report to you the results and the background material that comprise Bethel College’s
most recent 5 year strategic plan. This plan outlines strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats
and strategic goals in seven areas. These are grounded in Bethel’s mission and core values.
2007-2012 STRATEGIC PLAN: BETHEL COLLEGE
Approved by the Board of Trustees, March 24, 2007
STATEMENT OF MISSION AND PURPOSE:
Bethel’s mission is to create opportunities for members of the learning community to develop to theirhighest potential as whole persons-- intellectually, spiritually, socially, and physically-- in a Christianenvironment.
Definitions
By the words, “create opportunities,” the College offers the means for persons to have choices andoptions opened before them and to develop the confidence and maturity to choose appropriately.
By the term, “learning community,” the College extends its mission to all persons who seek
development of the whole person and who would choose to pursue this aspiration through Bethel College.
The learning community of Bethel College includes undergraduate students in traditional and non-traditional
programs, graduate students, faculty, staff, the local community, and the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church.
By the term, “whole persons,” the College intends that, in the true spirit of the liberal arts
education, the undergraduate education encompass all dimensions of the human being, which are in reality
inseparable.
Intellectual development focuses on the cognitive aspect of the human; cognitive development
incorporates analysis, critical reflection, and synthesis of knowledge of multiple disciplines.
Social development focuses on the affective and behavioral aspects of the human; social
development incorporates the ability to interact and communicate with other humans with civility
and tolerance.
Physical development focuses on the corporeal aspect of the human; physical development
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Spiritual development focuses on the metaphysical aspect of the human; spiritual development
incorporates the ideas of faith, morality, and practice.
By the term, “Christian environment,” the College draws upon the thought of St. Ignatius thatthe collegiate environment should facilitate knowledge and contemplation such that actions are based on
unbiased reason and reasonable faith.
CORE VALUES:
Bethel College creates a learning community which:• Accepts individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, and beliefs;• Offers opportunities for individuals to contribute to the College and to other communities in avariety of ways;• Emphasizes human dignity and ethics consistent with the Christian tradition;• Encourages inquiry and the examination of values, self, and society;• Prepares individuals for the life-long pursuit of knowledge in a complex and constantly changing
world.
GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL GOALS
Educational Outcomes Goals
As a result of their Bethel College experience, graduates will:• Communicate effectively in written and spoken language• Have a positive respect for Christianity and other religions• Think critically and analytically (approach experiences, texts, data, and other information 		
critically and analytically)• Show tolerance and respect for others• Work cooperatively with individuals and groups• Continue learning throughout their lives• Have the skills to pursue graduate and professional education• Apply knowledge and skills from a variety of disciplines to solve problems• Contribute positively to the community and civic life
• Demonstrate expertise in a specific academic discipline(s)Campus Atmosphere Goals• To create a community that enhances the total development of the individual student.
• To provide opportunities that enhance the development of the individual student from a social, 		
cultural, spiritual, and athletic vantage that allows for participation in a democratic process.
• To create a community environment that allows for the total development of the individual and 		
instills his/her responsibility to one’s community and Campus.
Enrollment Goals• Increase headcount enrollment for traditional undergraduate students. This will be accomplishedby :o Increasing enrollment goals for new students by these suggested limits (6%, 7%, 8%, 9%,
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Improve freshman to sophomore retention to 68%.
Increase sophomore to junior retention to 85%.
Increase enrollment in Success by 10% per year.
Increase graduate enrollment by 10% per year.

Program Goals• New graduate program in Business.
• Develop Quality Enhancement Plan for Critical Thinking (or alternate topic approved by 		
SACS).
• Re-accredit the graduate program in Physician Assistant studies.
• Expand corporate training programs – Verizon, Wal-Mart, FedEx, and government agencies.
• Selectively expand on-line offerings in graduate and undergraduate programs.
• Start new majors in Criminal Justice, Computer Science, Art, Music Business/Commercial 		Music, Sports Management, and Theatre, as warranted by demand.
• Evaluate possible daytime uses of satellite locations.
• Dual enrollment for high school students.
• Identify extracurricular programs to attract students: dance team, skeet shooting, etc.
• Build ESL program to meet needs of international students.
Facilities Goals• To provide alternate space by leasing, purchasing or building for extracurricular programs 		
now assigned to Dickey Fine Arts Building thus freeing office and classroom space for expanded
academic programs.
• To provide an equipped exercise/weight room facility to adequately provide for the physicaldevelopment of the resident traditional student population.
• To construct an annex to Odom Hall to provide additional and modernized academic space andlabs.
• To provide 200 additional beds by construction additional residence halls or smaller residential
units or by implementing an “in community’ housing program.
• To construct a new Student Center/Dining facility.
• To renovate Odom Hall, Baker Field House Rest Rooms, Gaines Pool and present student
center.
• To light the athletic fields• To resurface current parking lots and develop new parking space.
• To adhere to an appropriate maintenance schedule.
Financial Goals• Operate the college with a balanced budget• Develop strategies to improve cash flow to meet budget demands• Develop a plan to have a Budget Reserve equal to 3 months of the operating budget• Reduce Accounts Receivable by 5%• Develop a plan to reduce the aging of Accounts Receivable to 70 days or less• Develop more strategies for students to pay at the beginning of the of the term
• Mandate ways to have more Success students pay their bills at the beginning of the term
• Keep discount rate (% of financial aid:budget) at less than 20% of the total budget• Conduct a capital campaign to address construction/renovation needs, scholarships, and othercampus financial needs• Maintain debt service on long term debt to no more than 10% of the institution's operating
budget.
• Increase the percentage of budget allocated for academic program support• Develop a plan to improve faculty/staff salaries
Management Goals• Develop a new staff policies and procedures manual.
• Develop a faculty advisor handbook and provide advisor training.
• On-line registration.
• Develop an approach to budget planning that involves more faculty/staff input.
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sales, advertising, writing, announcing, etc.
• Expand wireless accessibility across campus.
• Identify areas to improve academic quality and stature: faculty credentials, academic equipment,
instructional resources, etc.
• Examine grant writing possibilities.
• Conduct study to evaluate handicap and OSHA compliance.
• Develop policies/procedures for program review.
• Expanded training on computer usage for faculty, staff, and students.
• Expand professional development opportunities for faculty and staff.
PLANNING ASSUMPTIONS
The following analysis of external and internal needs, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, andthreats were identified in the planning process. The needs analysis and the SWOTs analysis were used as areference to guide the development of the general institutional goals.
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Jobs - Bethel College programs should increase the percentage of college graduates in the immediatearea and should prepare individuals for an increasingly competitive job market.
Health and Education - Bethel College programs should increase the number of health care
professionals and classroom teachers to address critical shortages locally and regionally.
Bethel College programs should raise public awareness of health issues, including availability, cost ofcare, and risks to personal health such as obesity and environmental hazards.
Service - Bethel College programs should prepare individuals to make informed decisions about
personal finance, technology, energy, and conservation.
Consultation - Bethel College programs should consult and cooperate with local business andindustry to increase economic opportunities.
Liberal Arts Perspective - Bethel College programs should foster self-awareness and critical thought,
an appreciation for the arts, and a view of individuals beyond their roles as economic producers andconsumers.
Citizenship - Bethel College programs should promote community service and participation ingovernment and other civic activity.
Continued Education - Bethel College programs should provide non-degree opportunities for learningin literacy, the arts, job training, social skills, technology, financial planning, and other areas of
personal enrichment.
Internal Needs

Student Life:• Effective approach toward students who need academic remediation
Need additional courses for another semester; English, Reading (Math maybe o.k.). Rethink use of
ACT and utilize departmental testing for remediation placements or allow for testing out.
• Student Education in behavior with alcohol/drugs
Participating in the TICUA effort and grant to be in line with the State effort.
• Effective approach toward ESL students. Build international enrollment & programs to help ESL
students
ESL needs to be a part of one of the academic disciplines to prepare our international students toparticipate fully in our English speaking community. Student Life can handle the cultural exchange
aspects and the tutorial requirements.
• Increased effort to include Educational Outreach students in campus life
• Improved career planning services (job & grad/prof school requirements)• Increase of student support staff and more including freshman support• Greater “spreading” of the cafeteria schedules throughout the day• Greater communication and coordination between academic programs, library, and extracurricular
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Recruit academically–qualified, motivated students – balanced
Facilities to accommodate growth
New classroom building; more overall classroom space
Office space, including faculty
New Student Center
Physical Activities Building or Arena or enlarged Gymnasium
Dining spaces that will seat a total of 400 – 500
Science Building
Renovations into OSHA compliance of present science facilities (water, chemical safety, wet lab space/multiple function)
200 additional residence hall spaces, new dorm
Athletic office space
Repair current parking at DFAB & Gym; also zoning, ticketing, & designated lots
Commuter lounge space
Experiential Space: Medical exam rooms and labs; space for band/choir practiceLighted athletic fields, particularly the Baseball, Softball, and soccer Fields
Renovation of theatreChild care facility/program
Handicap accessibility improved
New heating and air system to help regulate temp in library environment
New carpet in library
New building for education, health, PE
New or dedicated building for library
Clinic for students
New Policies and Procedures manual that includes an avenue for staff evaluation
General support for existing departments (secretarial, supply, upkeep, etc.)

Information Technology:• Need to develop online course registration process• Improved technological services and training, especially using internet in classrooms, computer lab,
smart classrooms, printers
Institutional Development:• To emphasize the need to promote and enhance the image of the college through newspaper, TV, radio,
and other media outlets with an emphasis on academic achievements and activities• To evaluate staffing needs of the Development Office in order to have a work force that enables Bethel
to raise funds to help meet the needs of the college• Greater communication and coordination between academic programs, library, and extracurricular
activities
Academic:• On-line courses and programs• Planning process that engages the Bethel community• Professional approach to grant research and writing• Increase library holdings including on-line resources• Improved instructional resources and supplies• Expanded curricular offerings and new majors including computer science, art, music business, sports
management, theatre, MBA, construction management• Greater pool of adjunct faculty• Systematic personal and professional development program and funding for all employees• Increase student population both on campus and in Success program; 2500 students• Honors programs/high school student• More degreed librarians• Increase in faculty numbers to decrease class size and advisor numbers• Advisor training and new advisor handbook• Greater “spreading” of the class schedules throughout the day. Better utilization of time acrosscurriculum• Greater communication and coordination between academic programs, library, and extracurricular
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Location: non-urban, scenic, low cost. Non distracting environment
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Dedicated, accomplished, caring and cooperative faculty and administration
Small size. High teacher/student ratio. Small class size. High percent of classes taught by FT faculty
Strong sense of community connectedness; community reputation
Academic programs
Diverse student body: gender, geographic, international, age
Increased financial footing resulting in increased job security
Aesthetically pleasing campus
Christian environment
Liberal arts perspective; encourages entrepreneurship/creativity/responsibility
Longevity
Laptops
Affordable. Department of Education study amount of loan owed on receiving the degree
Alumni value their experience
Positive attitude about programs
Responsive to new ideas
Athletics – performance and facilities
Educational outreach programs
Renaissance programs
Common mission shared widely by faculty, staff, and students
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Limited hours of operation for offices, bookstore, etc.
Overstretched faculty and staff need professional development opportunities and release time to
implement ideas
Outgrowing org structure and facilities w/ possible reduced retention.
Unattractiveness, poor function of certain facilities
Need to increase enrollment to foster excellence in academics
Location: lack of entertainment, bookstores, restaurants, movie theatres
Lack of infrastructure to deal with at-risk students including ESL
Level of ultimate academic achievement of students. Learning/Academic outcomes poor.
Course rotations too limited
Large % of students who cannot maintain college attendance without full time job
Low funds available for services/buildings. Academic facilities
Low availability of alternate class times
Lack of insurance for students on internships
Lack of transportation, especially for large field trips
Changing the attitude of, “it’s never been done that way before.”
Salaries
Need more diversity on faculty and staff
Full-time faculty ratio in non-traditional programs
Discount rate
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Technology support
Policy documents/manuals/hand books including personnel
Limited majors (Art/speech/theatre)
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Opportunities• Online bookstore• Program/event/service offerings in Henry, Weakley, Gibson Counties: arts, (performances, workshops,etc.), education (tutoring, literacy, etc.), business consulting• Outreach to Spanish-speaking population in community/area• Use Spanish speaking students to teach/tutor• Focus on interdisciplinary interactions within community (and within college), focus on TN• Honors program addition• Increase graduate level opportunities• Use knowledge of faculty/staff/students• Computer science and physics major and geriatric certification• Focus on partnership to develop clinic on campus with PA, Nursing, public interactions• More internships (across the board) with local agencies
More co-teaching, including between library and faculty• Outreach to Educational Outreach students, connecting them to campus life
• Develop more online offerings and programs• Add in-demand programs to the curriculum• Changes in TN high school curriculum• Continuing education• Majors – sport mgt and music business• MBA program• Corporate training programs – Walmart, Verizon
Threats• Competition from institutions such as UT-Martin, Union Univ., Freed-Hard., Murray State Univ. incost, number of programs, SUCCESS-like offerings• Lack of belief of our abilities within ourselves (faculty, staff, admin.)• Rising energy costs• Local misunderstanding of what education entails and inherent fears of what that means including
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THE REPORT OF THE
ORGANIZATIONAL TASK FORCE
I. INTRODUCTION
The Organizational Task Force was created by the 2006 General Assembly. The purpose of the
OTF was specified as follows:
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To evaluate how our present denominational organization and structure work together.
To recommend needed changes to the organization and/or structures revealed through thefindings of the evaluation.
To discern new and innovative ways to meet priority goals.
To improve the total ministry for the church of the future.

To that end the GA appointed eleven persons to the OTF. Members appointed were deemed to havediscernment/strategic planning experience and were diverse in gender, age, ethnicity and region, so as to be
representative of the church at large. One of the appointees resigned because of the time commitment, so
the OTF has functioned with ten members.

II. REPRESENTATIVE TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY
The Reverend Doctor Carroll R. Richards was selected the representative, with Mr. Chris Lindsey
to serve as the alternate representative to the General Assembly.

III. ORGANIZATIONThe OTF met six times, beginning in August 2006. In addition there were numerous exchanges of
e-mails, phone calls and conference calls. Carroll R. Richards was elected chairman, Gwen Roddye vicechairman and Michele Gentry secretary.
The OTF determined at its first meeting that it wanted to:A.
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Make our work and subsequent recommendations Christ centered in a very intentionalway.
Get input from a wide variety of sources within the Cumberland Presbyterian
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In order to implement item “B” we established a mailing address and an e-mail address, inviting
any Cumberland Presbyterian member to send us concerns and suggestions regarding our assigned tasks.
Subsequently, the OTF met with the principal executive and board representative of every program boardof the denomination, including the General Assembly Council and the Office of Stated Clerk.

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The structure and function of the means of coordination and cooperation of the various
boards and agencies, primarily through the GAC.
The delivery of services from the General Assembly to presbyteries and congregations,primarily through board and agency executives and staffs.

In other words, we wanted to identify ways and means for improved cooperation among the boards
and agencies. At the same time, we wanted to identify ways and means for more effective relationships
between Center staff and their primary constituents, presbyteries and congregations.
To that end, as the 2006 General Assembly had mandated, we engaged a process that led to thehiring of Solutions Consulting, Inc. as the consultant for this project. Dr. Craig McGee is the principal ofthat firm which is based in Ft. Collins, Colorado. His associate for this project is Ms. Claudia Murphy.

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The OTF feels extremely fortunate to be able to have contracted with two such quality people. Beginningin February, Solutions has guided the OTF through its process.
In early March, Solutions conducted interviews with fifty-three selected members of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church. Some interviews were conducted in person; most were conducted by telephone; a few
international ones were conducted by e-mail. Every program board principal executive was interviewed,
along with a selection of associate executives. Representatives of every program board and the GAC wereinterviewed, as was a selection of presbyterial stated clerks. Finally there was a selection of “informed
members” who were interviewed. In addition, the task force studied the communications that were sent to
us in response to our general invitation.

V. SUMMARY OF ASSESSMENT FINDINGS
After synthesizing all the interviews and the information provided to the OTF, there were some key
points affecting the delivery of services from the Center. The key points included:A.

There is a lack of collaboration among agency executives and with grass roots. People
did not feel that the agency executives communicated key activities among one another orwere sufficiently responsive to the needs of the presbyteries and churches.

B.

There is no strong leadership for setting direction, mobilizing church members, andmanaging conflicting goals. The individual boards do a good job of providing direction
for their respective agency, but there is not strong leadership at the denomination level
to ensure that the resources and efforts of all boards are optimized to achieve the priority
goals.

C.

The decision process for key decisions often is not adhered to; people with influence havetaken liberty with their influence; and others do not hold them accountable for going outside
the process. The decision process is not viewed as open, and objectively based on the factsof the situation.

D.

With the lack of a strong leader, many people are assuming and exerting their informal
power, thereby undermining the legitimacy of decisions that are made.

E.

There exists a “culture of grace”. While this can be a strength, when taken to excess, it
becomes a weakness, resulting in the lack of ability or the will to deal with conflict anddifficult issues.

F.

Decisions made by the General Assembly are not fully implemented or supported by key
parties (executives, presbyteries, etc.).

G.

The ordination standards are not consistently interpreted by different presbyteries. Thisis diluting the strong theology so many people believe is at the heart of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church.

H.

There are outdated financial reporting and technology systems. These are not terribly
expensive to fix, and the resulting information sharing/communications would go a longway in helping make fact-based decisions and establish broader trust.

I.

The Boards/Agencies rated themselves as achieving their own mission consistently higher
than the Denomination achieving its overall mission (see Table 1 below). This view was
not generally shared by the congregation members at large.

AgencyTable 1

General Assembly
Board of Missions
Board of Christian Education
Board of Stewardship
Commission on Ministry
Historical Foundation
Cumberland Presbyterian							

Self-rating
NA
7.6
7.8
8.0
7.2
7.9
10.0

1 = Low

Rating ofDenomination
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5.1
5.1
6.6
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VI. OVERVIEW OF RECOMMENDATIONSThere are a total of twenty-five (25) recommendations in this report. Recommendations 1– 11 concern the structure of the Boards and Agencies of the denomination Center. Recommendations
12 – 16 concern some of the managerial processes for leading the Church. Recommendations 17 – 20
concern the technology required support the Church moving forward. Recommendations 21 – 24 deal
with implementation of these recommendations. Lastly, Recommendation 25 concerns the HistoricalFoundation.
The OTF has concluded that a major part of our organizational dysfunction has its roots in the semiautonomous board and organization structure as it currently exists. Program boards and their employees
often function in a parallel manner that hampers cooperative efforts and encourages competing agendas.
We believe the changes to the organization structure can mitigate many of the issues identified in theassessment process. Given that analysis the OTF is recommending a general organizational realignmentthat has the following features:
A.
B.

C.

D.
E.

Replace the GAC with a smaller Governing Board to establish the vision, long-term
direction, and key priorities for the Director of Ministries and Services and the sevenministries.
Establish the role of Director of Ministries and Service to oversee the seven areas describedabove, and provide him/her the autonomy and authority to ensure that communication/
collaboration across the seven areas occurs and resources are optimally utilized to further
the goals of the denomination and its presbyteries.
Reconfigure the existing Boards and Agencies into three (3) Services Ministries(Communications Services, Administrative Services, and Finance), and four Programming
Ministries (Global Missions, Home Missions, Church Life, and Lay and Clergy
Development).
Eliminate the governing boards of the different Boards and Agencies and transfer their role
and authority to the Governing Board described in Section A.
Create Advisory Committees for the different Service and Programming Ministries toprovide input from the grassroots regarding the programs services and materials.

Figure 1 graphically represents this organizational realignment.
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VII. GOVERNING BOARD
We have concluded that a major part of our organizational dysfunction has its roots in the semiautonomous board structure as it currently exists. Program boards and their employees often function ina parallel manner that hampers cooperative efforts and encourages competing agendas. We believe thisproblem can be solved by reducing the board structure to one governing board.
RECOMMENDATION 1: That the General Assembly approve the concept of a single
governing board for all program ministries and services.
RECOMMENDATION 2: That a new nine-member Governing Board of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church be established by the General Assembly, with the Stated Clerk, Moderator,
and immediate Past Moderator to serve as advisory members of the board. The membership of theboard shall be representative of the denomination, including both clergy and lay people who havedemonstrated leadership in the church.
RECOMMENDATION 3: That a “Transition Commission” be named to select the initial
members of the Governing Board and specify their terms of service, that commission acting no later
than December 31, 2007. Subsequent elections would be by regular General Assembly process.
RECOMMENDATION 4: That the General Assembly recommend the dissolving of thecurrent program boards, the Board of Christian Education, the Board of Missions, the Board of
Stewardship, the Board of the Historical Foundation, the Board of the Cumberland Presbyterian, theGeneral Assembly Council and the Commission on the Ministry.
RECOMMENDATION 5: That the members of the individual program boards, acting as acorporate board, take action to dissolve their corporation no later than December 31, 2007.

VIII. MINISTRIES AND SERVICES
It is our vision that there be a single, unified programming agency encompassing the programming
functions that now are distributed variously among the present program boards. This agency shall be headed
by a director selected by the Governing Board of the denomination. That director will bear the ultimate
responsibility for all programming functions of the denomination and will have the authority to make final
decisions as necessary, subject to the oversight of the Governing Board and the General Assembly.
We believe that a single programming agency could not easily perform all the functions needed forthe efficient operation of the denomination. Therefore we believe that some support functions would be better
serviced by the establishment of agencies dedicated to those specialized services. These support agencies
would operate under the authority of the Director of Ministries and Services and would serve as resources
for the ministries. We see the need for support services in the areas of administration, communication, andfinance.
RECOMMENDATION 6: That the General Assembly establish the position of Directorof Ministries and Services of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church endowing this position withauthority over all aspects of the program functions of the denomination.
RECOMMENDATION 7: That the General Assembly establish the following ministries tofunction under the authority of the Governing Board and the direction of the Director of Ministries
and Services, to be ultimately responsible for all programming functions of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church: Global Ministries, Home Ministries, Church Life Ministries and Pastoral and
Lay Development Ministries.
Home Missions would be primarily responsible for evangelism activities within the United States.
They would provide the resources and equip churches in the U.S. to better develop and expand their evangelicalactivities. They would continue activities related to church planting, church redevelopment, and supporting
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within the U.S. Home Missions would continue to work with Cumberland Presbyterian Women’s Ministry
and support social ministries (food banks, women’s training, etc.)
Global Missions would have a similar set of responsibilities, however, would focus their activities
outside the U.S.
Church Life would be responsible for collecting, developing, and distributing worship materials.
Additionally, this ministry would support curriculum development for various activities (e.g., Sunday
School). They would also support youth ministries and stewardship education programs. The Touch the
Future discernment process would continue in this area.
Pastoral and Lay Development would serve as the “Human Resources Development group for the
Churches”. This ministry would support the leadership and spiritual development for both laity and clergy
throughout the denomination. Activities such as miniversities and continuing education/cross-training
would fall in this area. Additionally, this group would steward the pastor placement process. They would
help churches identify criteria for screening pastors, help them identify candidates, etc. They would steward
the development of databases containing the skills and backgrounds of different pastors and the needs ofdifferent churches (the CIF/PIF data).
A key element of this recommendation is that working style of these different areas is strongly
based on a “service model”. These ministries would collect what the different presbyteries are doing in theirrespective area, catalogue it, and develop the systems and processes for presbyteries and churches to accessit. It is recognized that some very good work is being done in the presbyteries and individual churches, anda key role for the programming ministries is pulling that material together so others can access that material.
In this way, the programming ministries would serve a stronger “resource” role.
RECOMMENDATION 8: That the General Assembly establish the following service areas tofunction under the authority of the Governing Board and the direction of the Director of Ministries
and Services: Administration Services, Communications Services and Finance Services.
Communications would serve as the key resources for the other areas in developing, publishingand distribution information about the denomination overall and the activities in the different ministries.
We envision incorporating all publications such as the Cumberland Presbyterian magazine, Missionary
Messenger, etc. in this ministry. This ministry would also have responsibility for designing, maintaining,and developing approaches to best utilize the website.
Administration would have responsibility for stewarding all administrative services such as:
developing, installing and maintaining all information technology (hardware and software), maintaining
complete and integrated databases, accounting services, and transactional activities related to all benefits
programs (signing people up, changing beneficiaries, elections to change coverages, etc.).
Finance would continue to steward all investment activities (retirement plans, endowments, etc.),
as well as stewarding fundraising activities (planned giving, etc.). The key change is the transactional work
(accounting, individual members making changes in their benefits selections, etc.) shifts to Administrative
Services.
RECOMMENDATION 9: That the Director of Ministries and Services, in consultation
with the Governing Board, shall evaluate each staff position and establish a level of pay based on
responsibility and contribution.

IX. ADVISORY COMMITTEES
In order to make the widest possible use of the wisdom and talents of the denomination as a whole,
we believe that a series of advisory committees should be established to give counsel to the various aspectsof the denomination’s work. These advisory committees would fill that portion of the void created by the
dissolving of the current program boards. They will function as a resource for the programming tasks of thedenomination, but will not make decisions nor be involved in personnel matters such as the employment ofstaff.
RECOMMENDATION 10: That the General Assembly establish 6 six-member Advisory
Committees to serve as resources to the ministries of Global Ministries, Home Ministries, Church
Life Ministries and Pastoral and Lay Development Ministries; and the services of Communications
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RECOMMENDATION 11: That the Nominating Committee in its report to the 178th General
Assembly propose the memberships of the Advisory Committees, to be elected by the 178th General
Assembly.

X. PROCESSES
During the course of our work, our task force has considered a number of specific processes that are
or we believe ought to be a part of the work of our programming agency. While the Governing Board andthe Director of Ministries and Services will continually be working with numerous processes, we feel thatthe following should be included.
RECOMMENDATION 12: That the denomination’s priority goals be reviewed by theGoverning Board. This review should:• Test to see if they are still relevant and the key priorities• Flesh out each goal with clearer targets, actions and time lines• Focus on and emphasize how to maintain “Cumberland identity”, the strong sense ofcommunity
RECOMMENDATION 13: That the new leadership team participate in a leadership teamdevelopment process. Elements of this process include:• establishing operating norms, decision-making process, and leadership behaviors required forhigh performing team• routinely evaluate how well it is operating against its norms and behaviors• dimensions and focal areas derived from the evaluation process described in Recommendation
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RECOMMENDATION 14: That there be established a standardized system for the evaluationof the leadership of ministry and service functions. Elements of this process include:• specifying dimensions directly related to priority goals and ministerial expectations• making the evaluation required and done on a frequent basis (annually at a minimum)• removing personal relationships from the process• evaluation of Team Leaders being done by Director of Ministries and Services• evaluation of Director of Ministries and Services being done by Governing Board
RECOMMENDATION 15: That there be established a survey process to gauge how well ouragencies and employees are serving the needs of the presbyteries and churches. This can be done
simply and economically using web-based packages like Survey Monkey. This process should bedone deliberately and frequently enough to allow for needed mid-course corrections.
RECOMMENDATION 16: That there be established a mentoring/assimilation/development
process for external clergy entering the denomination. This would be stewarded by Pastoral and Lay
Development team. The Pastoral and Lay Development team would develop the basic frameworkin collaboration with presbyterial and Cross-cultural resources. Thereafter, each presbytery would
manage the process based on its need. The Pastoral and Lay Development team would collect resource
materials from different presbyteries and make them available to other presbyteries.

XI. TECHNOLOGY
During the course of our work, our task force has been made aware of the general out datednessof the technology being used, both among Center employees and between the Center and congregations
and individuals. In brief, we have not yet entered the 21st Century. While the Governing Board and the
Directory of Ministries and Services will continually be evaluating technology, we feel that the following
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RECOMMENDATION 17: That the existing network be upgraded. Technical implementation
would be stewarded by Administrative Services group. It would likely involve installing Windows/
Unix based network and some upgrades to existing computers.
RECOMMENDATION 18: That the financial accounting system be upgraded. This
would likely involve moving toward a Windows-based system. There are a number of packages
commercially available that are relatively economical and could serve the needs of the denomination
now, and probably for several years to come. The Administrative Services group would steward therequirements definition and package selection. One requirement should be easy access by users, andthe ability to track expenses versus budget on a timely basis.
RECOMMENDATION 19: That the existing database be upgraded. We suggest moving
toward a Windows-based system. There are a number of packages commercially available that are
relatively economical and could serve the needs of the denomination now, and probably for several
years to come. The Administrative Services group would steward the requirements definition andpackage selection. The package should be easily accessible by users, and have the ability to easily
search and sort.
RECOMMENDATION 20: That common hardware platforms and software packages be
identified to facilitate communications and information exchange among all churches. We suggest
identifying standard hardware, likely to be PC-based systems. We further suggest standardizing
on Windows Office products to ensure compatibility of file exchange. These are initial suggestions;
Administrative Services could provide additional level of analysis to confirm or fine-tune thisrecommendation. Furthermore, Administrative Services could also explore vendor discounts (e.g.,
x% discount from company XYZ).

XII. JOB DESCRIPTIONS
We offer the following listing of competencies and hiring criteria we think should be included
for the new roles. We offer them as a resource and guide for the Governing Board and the Director of
Ministries and Services.
Director of Ministries and Services• Cumberland Presbyterian• Sense of responsibility to the Church• Long-term vision• Leadership/management skills• Admin/organizational expertise with multi-staff experience• Communication/interpersonal skills• Consensus builder• Ability to build high, performing collaborative team of leaders• Conflict management skills• Decision making skills• Ability to build strategy and implement• Financial responsibility• Dynamic and innovative
Communications Team Leader• Christian values• Relevant technical skills• Multi-media skills, webmaster• Management skills• Good communication skills• Sense of responsibility to the Church• Ability to work with others• Ability to build high, performing collaborative team

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Ability to delegate
Vendor management

Ministries Team Leaders(Home Missions, Global Missions, Church Life, and Pastoral and Lay Development)• Natural leadership qualities• Good communication, listening skills• Team-worker/people skills• Adaptable• Knowledgeable about the denomination• Passionate about specific work/visionary• Budget management skills• Organization skills• Service- minded• Computer literate• Experience/competence in management skills• Develop spiritual/prayerful unity among team
• Ability to build high, performing collaborative team
• Able to maintain confidentiality• Integrity
Finance Team Leader• Natural leadership qualities• Good communication, listening skills• Team-worker/people skills• Adaptable• Knowledge of the Denomination• Passionate about specific work/visionary• Budget management skills• Organization skills• Service- minded• Computer literate• Experience/competence in management skills• Develop spiritual/prayerful unity among team
• Ability to build high, performing collaborative team
• Detail oriented• Organized• Able to maintain confidentiality• Integrity• Capable of building and managing relationships with outside vendors

XIII. CONTINUING FUNCTIONSThere are some existing functions and relationships that we think are important enough to single
out for special attention. These include some specific functions now assigned to the General AssemblyCouncil; some specific relationship between the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church in America; and the value of continuing the Organizational Task Force.
RECOMMENDATION 21: That all responsibilities currently assigned to the General AssemblyCouncil shall be assigned to the Governing Board of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
RECOMMENDATION 22: That the Governing Board and the Director of Ministries andServices continue or enhance the long-standing relationships between the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church and the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America.
RECOMMENDATION 23: That the Organizational Task Force be continued for one
additional year in order that individually or collectively they may be available as a resource during
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XIV. TRANSITION TIME FRAME
We have considered the mammoth task of transitioning from the current organization to the one weare proposing. In order to guide the process we have developed a time line that we believe will provide a
guided and orderly process without being unnecessarily restrictive.
June 2007		
September 30, 2007
December 31, 2007
January 2008		
March 31, 2008		
June 2008		
			
December 31, 2008
June 2009		

Transition Commission is selected.
The Transition Commission will have selected the members of the Governing Board
which will then organize itself and begin the search for a Director of Ministries andServices.
Current Program Boards will have dissolved their corporate boards.
The Governing Board will initiate quarterly meetings.
The Governing Board will have hired a Director of Ministries and Services andother leadership will be in process of being identified and selected.
Advisory Committees will be selected by the General Assembly.
The Governing Board and the Director of Ministries and Services will establish thenew pay scale and the DMS will initiate quarterly evaluations of team leaders.
New technology should be in place.
The General Assembly will receive a progress report from the Governing Boardand the Director of Ministries and Services.

This process will ensure that immediately following this 2007 General Assembly the work,
personnel and salaries of the denomination staff will remain unchanged. That will continue until the hiringof the Director of Ministries and Services, with the exception that by the end of 2007 the Governing Board
will have assumed the oversight of program ministries and services. Once the Director of Ministries andServices is in place, that person will begin to transition personnel into the new structure. When that iscompleted and the first year of transition has passed, a new salary system and personnel policy will be
implemented.
RECOMMENDATION 24: That the General Assembly adopt the transition time frame as
specified in this section.

XV. HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
While the Historical Foundation engages in some activities of a programming nature, we believe
it is basically an institution. Because of that belief, we have not included it in our proposed reorganizedstructure. We further believe the ministry of the Historical Foundation would be more effectively carriedout were it a part of Memphis Theological Seminary. We believe the two could mutually benefit, since
one of the major functions of the Historical Foundation is to serve as a resource to seminary students. The
Center Task Force assures us that there will be adequate space to house the Historical Foundation until suchtime (in a few years) when the seminary can provide physical space for the archives.
RECOMMENDATION 25: That the Historical Foundation be made a part of Memphis
Theological Seminary and no longer function as an independent agency.

XVI. BENEFITS
We examined this whole package of recommendations and feel they provide the following benefits.
Most of these benefits directly address the concerns raised in the assessment process. Those benefits
include:•••Provides a more efficient/effective structure. By eliminating the barriers created by multiple
independent boards, the new structure will provide better synergy between program ministries andimprove cooperation and collaboration.
Provides clearer lines of accountability.
Clarifies roles and provides clear accountability to the Director of Ministries and Services foroversight of multiple activities of the denomination.

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Frees the Stated Clerk to be more of a spiritual leader of the church.
Provides a renewed sense of hope and stimulates staff to create new opportunities to try things.
Will likely result in stronger connection among congregations, and stronger connection between Center
functions and presbyteries and churches.
Increases resources available and accessible to presbyteries and churches.
These recommendations strongly support the presbyterial model.
Reduces duplication of effort by pulling different services (e.g., communications and publications) into
their own service area.
Will provide better financial and congregation information through the technology upgrades.
Creates better focus on leadership development, both of clergy and laity.

XVII. RISKS
With any change, there are some inherent risks. We feel it is part of our responsibility to identify
those risks. It is important that they are considering during the deliberations of these recommendations,and adequate mitigation done during implementation of the accepted recommendations. The key risks we
identified are:
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Ineffective Director of Ministries and Services selected making implementation of the total package
difficultStaff members undermine the process
Staff morale drops and the productivity of the Center declines
May lose some good people and their related experience (“brain – drain”)
Some of the legal/liability issues may be more damaging that originally thought
The focus of on the change may cause a greater disconnect with the presbyteries and grassroots
Expenses related to the change (particularly in the technology arena) may be more than anticipated andmay distract people from the other changes

The OTF carefully considered these risks. The OTF strongly feels that the benefits far outweigh
the risks and the recommendations will help the denomination better serve its constituencies. Furthermore,
the OTF believes that steps can be taken to mitigate these risks.
Respectfully submitted,
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THE REPORT NUMBER ONE
OF THE CENTER TASK FORCE
I. History
At the 2005 meeting of the General Assembly in Franklin, Tennessee, a report from the General
Assembly Council recommended that the current denominational Center properties at Union & Rembert,
Memphis, Tennessee, be sold and that the Center be re-located.
The Program Planning Committee carried this recommendation to the floor of the General Assemblywith the recommendation that it be adopted.
It was adopted and a five-member Task Force was named to carry out the mandate of the Assembly(J. David Hester, chair; Cathy Jahr, Thomas Craig, Bob Rutledge, Charles Dawson)

II. Actions of the Task ForceThe Task Force began in July, 2005, to implement the General Assembly directive. The Task Forcehas met about 20 times during this interim. A 14-minute video was produced and sent to every Session
Clerk to share with their church. The Task Force attended every presbytery meeting (in the USA) in the fallof 2005, with the exception of Choctaw.
We have reported to the General Assembly Council each time they have met since August, 2005 (7times). We have sought and obtained GAC approval for each contract we have signed.
The office of the GAC has received and disbursed the funds which have been gathered for the
project. The Task Force has invested the cash funds in a money market account (at about 5%) and hasearned over $10,000 in interest to date.
It was discovered that the Warren Building had an indebtedness of about $375,000 from theconstruction in 1981. There was also a $300,000 indebtedness on an over-spent maintenance budget at thecurrent Center.
The Task Force moved to erase this $675,000 indebtedness with money to be received from the saleof the buildings. A price of 2.5 million dollars was set on the property for sale and a realtor was engaged.
We asked the church join us in this venture by giving $100 per active member. If 30,000 of our
49,142 active members responded, we would have three million dollars. To this we would add the one
million-plus dollars left from the sale of the property (after paying off the indebtedness), giving us over four
million dollars to 1) liquidate the indebtedness, 2) re-locate to a new building, 3) provide a maintenancefund endowment for future maintenance needs.

III. Progress of the ProjectThe 2006 General Assembly meeting in Birmingham re-affirmed the assignment of the Task
Force. In the fall of 2006, the Task Force again attempted to get to every state-side presbytery. There we
distributed a new color brochure to be shared with all church members. Near one million dollars has been
given or pledged by 146 churches and individuals. Unfortunately for the remaining churches and for the
total Church, over 600 congregations have yet to respond.
A. Warren Building
The Warren building has been sold to the Boys & Girls Club of Memphis for $650,000. Closing
for the sale will be July 6, 2007.
B. 1978 Union AveNUE Building
We have had 3 contracts signed on the 1978 Union property, only to have each one withdraw theiroffer during the due diligence period. We now have a letter of intent from Chic-Fil-A, Inc. to sell the 1978
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IV. Church Support
The support of the church has been exemplary. We hear stories of children keeping separate jarsof money to gather up their $100; of teenagers mowing grass to get their $100; of churches sending in theirfull goal by borrowing it from their church savings and re-paying it over future years.
Hong Kong Presbytery has sent $40,000 - and expects to send more. Churches of Japan Presbytery
have sent money - and the other churches in Japan expect to send their money.
We have sold stock “I love my church” T-shirts; we have custom-produced T-shirts for twenty or
more local churches, producing over $2816.00 toward the campaign. At this Assembly are ceramic replicasof the 1978 Union building on sale for $50. If we sell our limited inventory of these 1978 Union replicas,
we will produce an additional $8400 for the campaign. Profits for all of these activities are in the Center
re-location fund.
Though we are disappointed that some churches and some church leaders are not supporting thiseffort, we are gratified that the church as a whole seems to be behind this decision which their 2005 General
Assembly Commissioners adopted by a 90-2 vote.

V. A Further report
It is our expectation to bring a report # 2 to General Assembly in June. Movement on the sale isso fluid that we will wait until the last minute to word that report.
A later report will also give the Commissioners an opportunity to view the Organizational Task
Force report and recommendations so as to weave reports from the two Task Forces together.
Respectfully submitted,
J. David Hester
Cathy Jahr
Thomas Craig
Bob Rutledge
Charles Dawson

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THE REPORT NUMBER TWO
OF THE CENTER TASK FORCE
To General Assembly meeting at Hot Springs, Arkansas, June 18-22, 2007. As an addition to ourreport # 1, we submit the following updates:

I. Warren BuildingThis building has been sold to the Boys & Girls Club of Memphis for $650,000. Last minutedetails are being completed for closing scheduled for July 23, 2007. The building has been vacated.

II. 1978 Union and other properties
We have a contract to sell these properties to Chic-fil-A for 1.25 million dollars. The contract
also specifies that we have continued use of the property for 90 days beyond closing. The contract calls for
90 days of “due diligence” during which time the company will obtain necessary building permits. This
period will conclude around October 1. Closing on the property will follow. Our 90-day possession period
will begin then, concluding by December 31. Projected moving of Center offices will be the last week inDecember, 2007.

III. 8383 Wolf Lake Drive
This property in Bartlett (east Memphis) was contracted by us in the fall of 2006. At that time
we had a contract on the present Center property. When the potential buyers of the Center property pulled
out of that contract, we were forced to relinquish our contract on the 8383 Wolf Lake property (December
30, 2006). That property is still available for sale. We have this week offered the owner the 1.75 million towhich we had committed last fall. This time, we have projected to pay him $750,000 in cash and requested
him to carry the one million dollar note at 7.25% for up to one year. This calls for us to pay $6,041.67
interest monthly for 12 months. This sale contract for 1.75 million was approved by the General AssemblyCouncil last August. The difference now is the financing.
Recommendation 1: That the above plan for financing be approved.

IV. Finances
Here is an up-to-date report on the Center project finances:
Income:		Sale of Warren Building ------------------------$650,000			(Less 6% realtor fees and movement
			of utilities) - net ----------------------------------------- 600,000		Sale of 1978 Union -----------------------------1,250,000			(less 6% realtor fee - $75,000) - net ------------------- 1,175,000		Cash on hand in money market ---------------------------------415,000
					Total ------------------------------ $2,190,000			(Pledges currently outstanding - $293,540)

Projected Expenditures:		
8383 Wolf Lake property ------------------------------------------ $1,750,000		Retrofit new building ----------------------------------------------- 332,600
		New entry-way -----------------------------------------------------54,800
		Safe for Board of Stewardship -----------------------------------50,000		Moving Expenses (Est.) ------------------------------------------75,000		Architect fees (already paid $12,000) ---------------------------35,000		Move utilities to Warren building -------------------------------3,500
		Re-pay buildings indebtednesses --------------------------------- 666,558
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V. Indebtedness
As we have been saying to the church, two pieces of debt are to be paid from the sale of theCenter property:			
Warren Building -------------------------- $366,558 (5/31/07)
			
Maintenance over-spending ------------ 300,000				Total --------------------------- $666,558
We discover that these debts are not encumbering the sale of the properties. In other words, thechurch owes this to the Cumberland Presbyterian endowment funds. We are projecting delaying the repayment of these debts with the expectation that church pledges for 2007 and 2008 will provide sufficient
funds to erase these debts.
Recommendation 2: That this postponement of paying off center indebtedness beapproved.

VI. Church Support
Following the 2005 General Assembly mandate, this Task Force marketed the Center property
for 2.5 million dollars. After losing several contracts because potential buyers maintained they could not
profitably pay that much, we lowered the price to 2.2 million dollars. We ended up receiving 1.9 million
dollars for all the property - plus 90 days of occupancy of 1978 Union following closing (this “rental” isworth about $50,000).
As we reported to you in report # 1, segments of the church have supported this project
enthusiastically. We asked all Cumberland Presbyterian active members for $100 (assuming that 30,000 of
our 49,142 active members would respond favorably) giving us three million dollars.
To date (June 8, 2007) the fund has received $511,953 in money and $293,540 in pledges (total- $805,443).
In order to complete the project that two General Assemblies have instructed us to undertake, wemust secure, at minimum, an additional $800,000. This means we are still looking to our local churches
to accept the $100 per active member goal. Further, we need this money this calendar year. (You may log
onto our web site for regular reports - “ilovemychurch.net”.)
This Task Force has been about carrying out the mandate of the 2005 and 2006 General Assemblies.
We are now at the place of sale of the properties. What must be done by the end of the calendar year 2007
is to provide another building in which the Center offices can be moved.
We have that building in sight; an architect has drawn plans for the retrofit of the interior. He has
secured permits from the city of Bartlett for the construction. When we close the sale of the 1978 Union
property about Oct. 1, the 90-day clock will begin ticking. We plan to utilize that 90 day period to ready thebuilding at 8383 Wolf Lake Drive for our moving there the last week in December.
Recommendation 3: That this General Assembly join the 2005 and 2006 General
Assemblies in strongly encouraging all churches to move forward swiftly in challenging the local
churches to give $100 per active member to the Center re-location effort.
This one-time gift of $100 per active member will leave us with a church Center debt-free forthe first time in over twenty five years. If our churches respond as we have requested, we should have enough funds
to provide the new Center rent-free to all agencies, thus freeing “rent money” for agency programming. If sufficient
funds are raised, our hope is to also have a maintenance endowment fund in place to provide for the Center’s operation
and upkeep in the coming years.
Now is the time for this important project of our Church to be completed.

Respectfully submitted,
J. David Hester
Cathy Jahr
Thomas Craig
Bob Rutledge
Charles Dawson

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MEMORIAL
i. MEMORIAL FROM HOPE PRESBYTERYCONCERNING MEMPHIS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
WHEREAS, Memphis Theological Seminary is an institution of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church,and
WHEREAS, any ecclesiastical institution should be accountable to the Church which it serves andrepresents, and
WHEREAS, the faculty of the seminary bear a great share of responsibility in establishing and enacting
policies as well as setting the ethos of the seminary, and
WHEREAS, according to the Faculty and Staff Handbook of Memphis Theological Seminary (sections
4.3.1, , 4.4.3, 4.4.6, and 4.4.7) the current procedure of hiring, advancing and granting tenure tofaculty is based on faculty recommendation, and
WHEREAS, although the Board of Trustees of Memphis Theological Seminary has representation in the
search process (4.4.3,a) they are excluded from the actual selection for recommendation (4.4.3,c.),and
WHEREAS, a structure in which a select group is responsible for their own membership and promotion,
lacks adequate accountability, and
WHEREAS, a minority of Cumberland Presbyterian members of the faculty leaves the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church without sufficient representation in the process of hiring, advancing andgranting tenure, and
WHEREAS, the Association of Theological Schools, an accrediting body of which Memphis TheologicalSeminary is a member recognizes that member institutions’ ‘boundaries are set by formal
relationships with ecclesiastical authority’ and that these ecclesiastical authorities share in thegovernance of member schools. (Association of Theological Schools, General Standards, 8), and
WHEREAS, the Association of Theological Schools also recognizes that some ‘schools are related to
ecclesiastical bodies in particular ways, and authority is shared by the institution and theecclesiastical body.’ (ibid, 8.1.2), and
WHEREAS, accreditation standards of the Association of Theological Schools only requires that ‘The
faculty should participate in the processes concerning the appointment, retention, and promotion
in rank of faculty members.’ (ibid, 8.3.3), and
WHEREAS, additions to search committees and the Faculty’s Promotions and Tenure Review
Committees would not deprive the faculty from participation in the process of appointment,
retention, and promotion,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the General Assembly direct the Board of Trustees of Memphis
Theological Seminary to revise the Faculty handbook to:		A. include the Moderator and Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Cumberland		Presbyterian Church in search committees for new faculty in section 4.4.3.
		
B. have this search committee make a recommendation directly to the president rather		than the faculty and student members only as in 4.4.3.d.
		
C. to include the Moderator and Stated Clerk of the General Assembly and two members
		of the Board of Trustees, one being a Cumberland Presbyterian as members of the		
Faculty’s Promotions and Tenure Review Committee with privileges of voice and vote		for the purpose of conducting Rank advancement and Tenure Review evaluations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any changes in these procedures must be approved by the General
Assembly.
I certify that the above Memorial was approved by Hope Presbytery at its regular meeting held on
March 17, 2007, to be forwarded to the 177th General Assembly for consideration.
Signed: Elizabeth Letsinger		Stated Clerk
		
Hope Presbytery

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LINE ITEM BUDGETS SUBMITTED BY
GENERAL ASSEMBLY AGENCIES
I. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
A. GENERAL ASSEMBLY OFFICE
				
				
INCOME
Our United Outreach$		
Endowments/Interest		
Miscellaneous (Sales, Gifts)		
TOTAL INCOME		EXPENSEECUMENICAL RELATIONSWorld Alliance Reformed Church		
CANAAC			
Ecumenical Travel		
Sub-Total		
LIAISON WITH CHURCH
General Assembly Meeting		
Preliminary Minutes		GA Minutes/Mailing		
Yearbook/Mailing		
Travel/Moderator		Travel/Stated Clerk & Staff		
Sub-Total		
OFFICE
Audit/Central Acct.		
Computer Services/Supplies		
Equipment/Supplies		Liability/Earthquake Insurance		Postage			Rent			Telephone			
Sub-Total		PERSONNEL
Salaries/Housing		
Retirement/FICA		Health Insurance		Disability Insurance/Worker’s Compensation		
Sub-Total		
MISCELLANEOUS
This Week, Legal, Clerk’s Conference		
TOTAL EXPENSE		
From Reserves		

Revised2007

Proposed		Proposed
2008		 2009

$182,099
18,795
8,190$209,084$188,480 $195,825
19,460		 20,220
8,480
8,810
$216,420 $224,855

$

$

$

3,500
1,500
0
5,000

$

3,625 $
1,553		05,180 $

3,765
1,615
0
5,380

$

8,610
5,775
5,880
7,875
6,600
6,000
$ 40,740$ 60,000 $ 9,520
6,000		 6,235
7,350		 7,640
8,150		 8,470
6,825		 7,100
6,825
7,100
$ 95,150 $ 46,065

$

3,000
1,890
4,620
2,535
2,625
6,500
1,050
$ 22,220$ 3,105 $ 3,230
1,955		 2,035
4,780		 4,970
2,725		 2,930
2,720		 2,830
6,730		 7,000
1,150
1,050
$ 23,165 $ 24,195$123,672
9,343
20,0003,000$156,015$128,000 $ 133,000
9,670		 10,050
23,840		 27,410
3,105
3,230
$164,615 $ 173,690$ 7,875$231,850$- 22,766$ 8,150$296,260$- 68,040$ 8,470$ 257,800$ -29,030

B. GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEESINCOME
Nominating Committee		Commission on Chaplains		
Judiciary Committee		
Theology and Social Concerns Committee		
TOTAL INCOME		

$

4,500
9,926
7,950
4,784
$ 26,460$

4,660 $ 4,840
10,275
10,6758,230		 8,550
4,950
5,145
$ 28,115 $ 29,210

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EXPENSE
Nominating Committee		Commission on Chaplains		
Judiciary Committee		
Theology and Social Concerns Committee		
TOTAL EXPENSE		

2007

Revised2007

Proposed		Proposed
2008		 2009

$ 4,500
9,226
7,950
4,784
$26,460$ 4,660 $ 4,840
10,275		 10,675
8,230		 8,550
4,950		 5,145$28,115$29,210

II. GENERAL ASSEMBLY COUNCIL
INCOME
Our United Outreach 		Reserves			
TOTAL INCOME		

$142,470
0$142,470$142,470
0$142,470

EXPENSE
Salaries/Benefits		
Health Insuranc			
GAC Expense			
Office Expense			
Travel			Insurance (Other)		
Equipment			
Conference			
TOTAL EXPENSES		Surplus/(Deficit)		

$ 94,110
14,63024,00012,500
3,500
4,200
0
0
$152,940(10,470)$ 97,404 $ 101,203
15,891		 18,272
25,000		 26,000
12,900		 13,200
3,500		 3,500
4,515		 4,854
0		
0
0		
0
$159,210		$167,029(16,740)		(22,669)$144,3600$ 144,360

III. BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
				
				
INCOME
Our United Outreach		Endowments			
Interest			
Sales of Resources		
Gifts to Program		Total Income		
EXPENDITURES
Board Expenses			
Board Vehicle 			Insurance			Interdenominational Partnerships		Miscellaneous			
Office Expense
Bookkeeping/Auditing		
Computer Service/ Supplies		
Office Equipment		
Office Machines Maintenance		
Office Supplies		Postage			Rent			Staff Resources		Telephone					
Subtotal			

Revised2007

Proposed		Proposed
2008		 2009

$322,230
48,0006,000
58,250----$434,480$322,230 $ 326,500
48,500		 49,000
6,000		 6,000
58,300		 58,350--------$435,030$439,850$ 10,000
1,500
57,7002,500
1,400$ 13,500 $ 10,300
1,500		 1,500
64,800		 74,500
2,500		 2,500
1,000		 1,000

$

$

8,000
6,000
1,000
300
5,000
1,900
14,200500
2,700$ 39,600

8,200		$ 8,400
6,100		 6,200
1,000		 1,000
300		
300
5,100		 5,200
2,000		 2,100
14,200		 14,200
500		
500
2,700		 2,700$ 40,100		$ 40,600

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Personnel
Employee Expenses		
Extra Help			
Retirement/Annuity		
Salaries/Housing Allowance		
Salary Increment		
Social Security (FICA)		
Staff Continuing Education		
Subtotal			
Ministry Programs and Events
Bridges			Christian Education Conference		
Christian Education Dinner		Church Officer Training		
Consultant Program		
Miniversities		
Subtotal			Curriculum Development
Communion Book		
God So Loves		
Outdoor Ministry Resources		
Packet			These Days			
Subtotal			Age Level Ministries
CPYC			Young Adult Ministry		
Youth Ministry Planning Council		
Youth Triennium		
Subtotal			

Revised2007

Proposed		Proposed
2008		 2009

$

625
3,300
12,399247,987----18,971
650$283,932

$

$

3,400
500
1,650
----7,300
1,000$ 14,650

$

$

$

$
$

$

3,000
3,500
----500
500
7,500
750
3,200
2,400
----7,400

Services
Middle Judicatory		$ 1,000
Planning Calendar		
400
Promotion			
2,000
Staff Meetings		
500
Travel			
4,200
Subtotal			$ 8,100
TOTAL EXPENSES		$ 432,432
					

261

625		$
625
3,300		 3,300
12,835		 13,340
247,987		 256,687
8,700		 10,100
19,637		 20,410
650
650$293,734$305,112
3,400		$ 3,600
2,000		5001,650		 1,650-----		----7,500		 7,700
500		 1,000$ 14,650$ 14,650$-----		$ ---------		---------		----500		
500
500
500
1,000		$ 1,000$750		$
750
3,200		 3,200
2,500		 2,600-----		----$ 7,400$ 7,400$

1,100 $
1,100
400		
400
2,100		 2,100
500		
600
5,500		 4,300$ 9,600$ 8,500$449,234$466,012(14,204)		 (26,162)

IV. BOARD OF MISSIONS
				
				
INCOME
Our United Outreach		Endowment Earnings		
Interest Earned (Miscellaneous Investments)		
Sales (Books, Literature, QME Bulletins, etc.)		
Gifts, Designated & Undesignated		Miscellaneous (Convention Fees, etc.)		
From Reserve/Designated/Borrowed Funds		
TOTAL INCOME		

Revised2007

Proposed		Proposed
2008		 2009

$ 757,430 $ 766,644 $ 776,094
372,781385,828		 400,876
49,14050,860		 52,843
5,460
5,651		 5,871
27,30028,256		 29,357
27,30028,256		 29,357
632,337 $ 671,764		 718,414$1,871,748 $1,937,259$2,012,812

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EXPENSESSALARIES/HOUSING
General Services/Administration		
Communication and Publications		
Congregational Ministries		Global Missions 		
Evangelism & Church Development		
Salary Pool for Increments (Assigned in September)		
Sub-Total		
BENEFITS
Retirement/Social Security		
Medical Insurance Program 		Travel (Includes Rentals)		
Vehicle Maintenance		
Other Insurance (Workers Comp/Auto/Disability, etc.)		
Sub-Total		
OFFICE OPERATION/BOARD ADMINISTRATIONCAD Bookkeeping/Computer Services		
Postage/Telephone/Office Supplies		
Office Equipment Lease/Purchase/Maintenance		
Office Rent			
Board/Committee Meetings/Miscellaneous		
Sub-Total		
CONFERENCES/CONVENTIONSWomen’s Ministries Convention		
Missions Conference/GA Lunch		Church Growth Conf/Seminars/NCD Pastors Retreat		
CPWM Leadership Development Seminars		
Sub-Total		
MISSION INTERPRETATION
Missionary Messenger Publication/Distribution		
Other Mission Interpretation/Education Materials
Sub-Total		
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS
Church Development Subsidies/Grants		
*Ecumenical Program Support		
**Field Budgets/Special Programs		
Sub-Total		
OTHER PROGRAMS/MISCELLANEOUS
Birthplace Shrine Summer Chaplaincy Program		
Rural Church Development Program		
Staff Resource Materials/Consultant Fees		
Contingencies		
Sub-Total		
TOTAL EXPENSES		*Ecumenical Program Support
Church Women United (CWU)		
National Farm Worker Ministry (NFWM)		
Presby. Appalachian Broadcasting Coun. (PABC)
Project Vida		
Coalition on Appalachian Ministries (CAM)		
Appalachian Min. Educ. Res. Ctr. (AMERC)		
Commission on Religion in Appalachia (CORA)		
Beth-El Farm Worker Ministry		Miscellaneous Cooperative/Ecumenical Programs
TOTAL		

Revised2007

Proposed		Proposed
2008		 2009

$ 175,368
48,25280,601
112,242
159,162
14,187$ 589,812$ 181,506 $ 188,585
49,941		 51,889
83,422		 86,675
116,170		 120,701
164,733		 171,157
14,684
15,256$ 610,455 $ 634,263$$

38,968135,460
62,8832,858
33,608$ 273,777

$

$
$

$
$
$

40,332 $ 41,905
160,428		 181,768
65,084		 67,622
2,958		 3,073
34,784
36,141$ 283,359 $ 294,410

36,018 $ 37,279 $ 38,732
35,86037,115		 38,563
20,94021,673		 22,518
25,351
26,238		 27,262
13,037
13,493
14,020131,206 $ 135,798 $ 141,094
10,249 $ 10,608 $ 11,021
2,986
3,091		 3,211
11,883
12,299		 12,779
1,594
1,650		 1,714
26,712 $ 27,647 $ 28,725
67,918 $ 70,295 $ 73,037
49,24450,968		 52,955
117,162 $ 121,263 $ 125,992$ 497,000
57,278141,810$ 696,088$ 514,395 $ 534,456
59,283		 61,595
146,773
152,498$ 720,451 $ 748,549$

6,208 $
6,425 $
6,676
2,785
2,882		 2,995
8,172
8,458		 8,788
19,826
20,52021,320$ 36,991 $ 38,286 $ 39,779$1,871,748 $1,937,259 $2,012,812

$

1,260
2,310
3,150
8,925
5,250
1,523
2,100
32,550210$ 57,278$ 1,304 $1,355
2,391		 2,484
3,260		 3,387
9,237		 9,598
5,434		 5,646
1,576		 1,638
2,174		 2,258
33,689		 35,003
217		
226
$ 59,283 $ 61,595

2007

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**Field Budgets/Special Programs
Colombia, South America
General Field Budget		
Scholarships (high school, elementary)		
Missionary Council		
Missionaries’ Office Operation		
Church Development/Redevelopment Subsidies		
China Ministries
General Field Budget		
Liberia
Ministerial Scholarships		
Choctaw Presbytery
General Field Budget		
Choctaw Ministerial Scholarships		
Short-Term Missionary Support		
Subsidies for International Commissioners to GA		
Travel Furlough (PIM, Missionary)		
Volunteers in Action Program		
TOTAL
		

263

Revised2007

Proposed		Proposed
2008		 2009$$

0
19,754
109
1,092
0

0 $
0
20,445		 21,243
113		
117
1,130		 1,174
0		
032,76033,907		 35,229

1,966

2,035		

72,072
3,003
3,058
7,450
0
546
$141,810

2,114

74,595		 77,504
3,108		 3,229
3,165		 3,288
7,711		 8,011
0		
0
565		
587
$146,773$152,498

V. BOARD OF STEWARDSHIP
				
				
INCOME
Our United Outreach		OUO—Planned Giving		
Endowments			
Management Fees		Interest			Gifts			TOTAL INCOME

Revised2007

Proposed		Proposed
2008		 2009

$291,138
30,492
54,97743,00013,000200$432,807$291,138 $ 291,138
30,492		 30,492
54,977		 54,977
43,000		 53,379
15,000		 18,300
200		
200
$434,807$ 448,486

EXPENSE
Salaries/Housing		
Salary Pool 			
Health Insurance 		
FICA			Retirement			
Sub-Total		

$232,200
4,876
47,117
6,328
11,776$302,297$235,567 $ 243,812
8,245		8,53347,202		 54,282
3,328		3,32811,778
11,778$306,120$ 321,733

Accounting			
Computer Services		Rent			Other Insurance			
Sub-Total		
Office Expense		
Telephone			Postage			Stewardship Expense		Travel			Legal Fees			
Board Expense			
Miscellaneous			
Sub-Total		

5,250
6,686
12,432
6,786$ 31,154
5,913
4,000
1,500
18,2638,000
1,085
15,754500$ 55,015$$

3,962		6,885		12,432		
6,370		29,649		$
6,120		3,140		2,200		18,902		
8,280		1,250		14,305		
500		
54,697		$

2,562
7,089
12,432
6,986
29,069
4,303
3,236
2,266
19,4697,528
1,287
14,754500
53,343

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2007

				
				

Revised2007

Proposed		Proposed
2008		 2009

Planned Giving			
Sub-Total		
TOTAL EXPENSE		

44,341$ 44,341$ 432,807

44,341		
44,341$ 44,341		$ 44,341$ 434,807$ 448,486

VI. THE CHILDREN’S HOME
				
Revised
Proposed		Proposed
				
2007
2008		 2009
INCOME
Contributions			$ 636,522 $ 776,133 $ 636,522
Denominational Support		
100,000
80,000		 100,000
Endowment Interest		
262,000
200,000		 262,000
Other Interest/Investments		
19,00022,000		 19,000
Family Support			
5,000
600		
5,000
Special Events			
15,00015,000		 15,000
Grants			
80,00080,000		 80,000
Public Funds			
15,000186,200		 15,000
RMM Pledged Income			
25,880
Other Income			
155,000
37,500		 155,000
TOTAL REVENUE$1,287,522 $1,423,313$1,287,522
EXPENSES
Basic Residential Care
Allowances & Incentives		
Clothing			Hair Care and Grooming		
Gifts for Children		
Food & Dining			
Education			Spiritual Life			
Local Church Support		
Medical & Psychological		Transportation			
Supplies			
Activities & Recreation		
Summer Trip			Staff Costs
Salaries (13FT, 4PT)		
Payroll Taxes		
Benefits		
Health, Life & Disability Ins.		
		Retirement				
Housing		Direct Care Staff Training		
Administrative Staff Training		
Staff Recruitment		Staff Incentives			
Postage			Permits and Fees		
Building & Campus Maintenance		
Utilities			Telephone			
Office Supplies			Travel			Furniture & Equipment		

$

5,000
6,000
800
5,000
27,00014,5009,500
4,500
16,00020,000
7,000
9,000
0

$

5,000		$6,000		800		5,000		27,000		
10,000		
8,000		4,000		15,000		
30,000		
8,000		9,000		
0		

5,000
6,000
800
5,000
27,00014,5009,500
4,500
16,00020,000
7,000
9,000
0

$ 351,898
28,297$ 373,044		$ 351,898
38,349		 28,297

87,115
13,245
0
7,000
1,000
2,000
500
400
600
30,000100,000
13,500
2,000
1,000
3,000

85,000		 87,115
16,528		 13,245
0		
07,000		 7,000
1,000		 1,000
2,000		 2,000
500		
500
400		
400
1,200		60032,000		 30,000
107,500		 100,000
15,000		 13,500
6,000		 2,000
1,000		 1,000
3,000		 3,000

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Computer Maintenance and Costs		
Campus Insurance		
Basic Residential Aftercare		
Basic Residential Family Services		Transfers to Children’s Fund		
Sub-Total Basic Residential Care		

Revised
2007

$

265

Proposed		Proposed
2008		 2009

4,800
33,5415,000
00809,196 $7,500		 4,800
36,000		 33,541
5,000		 5,000
700		
0
0		
0
886,521		$809,196

Family/Outreach Services
Staff Costs
Salaries (1FT 4PT)		
$ 56,444 $ 44,074		$ 56,444
Payroll Taxes		
4,410
4,531		 4,410
Benefits		
Health, Life & Disability		
6,098
8,050		 6,098
		Retirement		
1,169
1,865		 1,169
Staff Incentives			00		0Campus Insurance		
10,32011,000		 10,320
Building & Campus Maintenance			
6,500
Utilities for Office			
9,000
Office Expense		
2,000
3,000		 2,000
Permits and Fees			350
Computer Expense			
2,000
Telephone				3,900
Professional Development		
400
400		
400
Contract Therapy			
14,860In Home (20 families)		
1,500
1,500		 1,500
Aftercare (8 families)		
760
760		
760
Single Parent Services (4 families)		
32,000500		 32,000
Utilities				
20,000
Maintenance			
7,500
Spiritual Life			800
Program Sharing/Consultation		
00		0Parent Education		
200
200		
200
Consultation to Staff		
000Sub-Total Family/Outreach Services		$ 117,001 $ 140,790$117,001
Fund Raising & Donor Support
Public Relations		Travel			
Fall Festival			
Cards			Office Supplies			
Postage			
Donor Support			Staff Costs
Salaries (1FT 1PT)		
Payroll Taxes		
Benefits		
Health, Life & Disability				Retirement		Training & Professional Organizations		
Consultation			Feasibility Survey		
Sub-Total Fund Raising & Donor		

54,333
4,348

58,000		 54,333
5,965		 4,348

5,244
3,057
500
1,000
0
$ 107,182

1,000		 5,244
2,900		 3,057
500		
500
1,000		 1,00000$ 152,865$107,182

General & Administrative
Postage			$$

20,000
2,000
3,500
200
2,000
8,000
3,000

400

$

28,000		$ 20,000
3,500		 2,000
3,800		 3,500
200		
200
2,000		 2,000
28,000		 8,000
18,000		 3,000

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Utilities			Telephone			Board of Trustees
Meeting Expense		
Materials and Postage		Rep. to GA/Presbytery Liaison		Auditor Fees			Legal & Consultant Fees		
Architect Fees			Computer Maintenance & Costs		
Permits & Fees			
Office Supplies/Equipment Lease		
Furniture & Equipment		
Property Taxes			Printing			Insurance			
Staff Costs
Salaries (2FT 4PT)		
Payroll Taxes		
Benefits		
Health, Life & Disability				Retirement				
Housing		Spiritual Life			
Training & Professional Organizations		
Staff Recruitment		Staff Incentives			Travel (Executive Director)		
Contingency Fund		
Sub-Total General and Administrative		
TOTAL EXPENSES

Revised
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2007

Proposed		Proposed
2008		 2009

6,000
9,000
3,000

4,000		10,000		
3,000		

6,000
9,000
3,000

5,000
500
0
8,000
1,000
0
8,000
1,800
5,000
1,000
4,200
500
7,740

7,000		 5,000
700		
500
600		
0
8,000		 8,000
1,200		 1,0000		
010,000		 8,000
1,800		 1,800
5,000		 5,000
1,000		 1,000500		 4,200
500		
500
8,000		 7,740

152,203
12,286

147,000		152,203
15,112		 12,286

19,22420,000		 19,224
4,290
7,300		 4,290
0
0		
0
500
500		
500
500
1,200		
500
0
175		
0
0
250		
0
4,000
9,600		 4,00000		0$ 254,143 $ 263,137$254,143$1,287,522 $1,423,313 $1,287,522

VII. COMMISSION ON THE MINISTRY				
Revised
Proposed		Proposed
				
2007
2008		 2009
INCOME
Our United Outreach		$ 106,954 $ 106,954 $ 106,954
Fees - Ministers’ Conference		
10,6307,000		 8,000
Donations			
4,000
5,000		 5,000Interest			800
3,500		 3,650
Endowment Earnings		
3,000
3,500		 3,650
COM Chair Conference		
9,000
3,000		 3,000
Reserves			
8,367
5,402		 6,804
Japan ILP				
14,000Ordination Study (Grant)		
5,000
5,000
0
TOTAL INCOME		
$ 147,751 $ 148,356		$137,058
EXPENSEAwards to Ministers		
Books and Journals		
Central Accounting Charges		Commission Expense		
Pastoral Encouragement		

$$2,500 $
200
3,355
12,0002,100$

3,500 $
200		
3,355		7,500		2,100		$

3,500
200
3,355
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Proposed		Proposed
2008		2009

Insurance (HIP)			
6,200
Insurance (Other)			
Computer Services		
800
Ministers’ Conference		
12,000
Office Equipment and Maintenance		
500
Office Supplies			
2,600
Salary/Housing			
57,750Administrative Assistant		
10,000Retirement			
2,850
Travel			
6,000
Rent			3,096Telephone			
1,500
Printing and Reproduction		
1,400
Postage			
1,600
Workshops/Seminars		
500
Seminary Student Nurture		
700
Memberships			
100
Ordination Study (Grant)		
5,000
COM Continuing Education		
500
FICA			500Miscellaneous			
1,000
GA 2008 (Japan)		
1,000
Presby. Chair of Committees on Ministry Meeting		
9,000
TOTAL EXPENSE		
$147,751

6,450		 6,670
3,000		 3,000
1,250		 1,300
10,000		 11,000
1,000		 1,000
2,700		 2,800
60,728		 62,045
10,340		 10,700
2,850		 2,950
5,170		 5,345
2,688		2,6881,650		1,6501,450		1,5001,600		
1,650
500		
500
700		
700
100		
100
0		
0
500		
500
525		
550
500		
500
15,0003,000		3,000
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INCOME
Our United Outreach		
C. P. Subscriptions/Group		
C. P. Subscriptions/Individual		Endowment Earnings		
Advertising			Interest			Miscellaneous			
TOTAL INCOME

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Proposed		Proposed
2008		2009

$ 96,332
56,50023,000
2,800
500
4,500
________$ 183,632$-----		$----56,500		 56,500
24,000		 24,000
3,200		
3,200
500		
500
3,000		3,500_______		 _______$-----		$-----

EXPENSES
Personnel
Salaries/extra help		
$ 69,414
Retirement/FICA		
8,244
Health Insurance		
7,111
Office Expense		
9,200
Equipment Purchase/Maintenance		
3,500
Computer Services		
500
CAD Bookkeeping		
3,500
Memberships		
3,000
Board Expense		
3,000
Travel			
5,000
General Assembly Expense			Writer’s Conference			
Property & Casualty Insurance		
2,000
Rent			4,000

$ 76,550		$ 81,106
9,010		 9,580
7,474
8,595
9,200		 9,200
3,500		 3,500
1,000		 1,000
3,500		 3,500
3,000		 3,000
3,000		 3,000
5,000		 5,000
15,000		 5,000
2,000		 7,000
2,000		 2,000
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Proposed		Proposed
2008		 2009

Printing 			
Second Class Postage/Mailing		
Church Paper Month		
Miscellaneous			
TOTAL EXPENSE$ 45,000
13,5005,000
1,663$183,632$ 46,000 $ 46,000
13,500		 13,500
3,000
3,000
1,000		 1,000$207,734 $ 208,981

IX. HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
A. BASIC SERVICES
				
				
INCOME
Our United Outreach		Endowments1			
Interest			TOTAL INCOME
EXPENSE
Board Meetings			
Liability Insurance		
G A Representative		
Sub-Total		
OfficeAuditing			Rent			Supplies Postage		Telephone			Insurance			
Sub-Total		
Personnel
Salaries			Salary Increments		
FICA {7.65%}			
Health Insurance		
Retirement {10% & 5%}		
Sub-Total		
Historical Library & Archives
Equipment & Supplies		Publications			
Records			
Rent 			Sub-Total		Birthplace Shrine
Travel & Maintenance		
Interpretation & Publicity 		
Sub-Total		
TOTAL EXPENSE

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Proposed		Proposed
2008		 2009

$ 88,651
39,32925$ 128,005$ 88,651 $ 88,651
39,329		 39,329
25		
25$ 128,005 $ 128,005

$

$

$
$

$
$

$
$

$
$

5,000
1,070
547
6,617
750
1,200
1,908
1,150
3,491
8,499
69,080
1,412
5,281
6,483
6,355
88,611
3,100
2,840
2,862
19,44028,2422,406
2,406$ 4,812$ 136,781

$
$

$
$

$
$

5,175 $
1,150		566		6,891 $

5,377
1,237
588
7,202

776 $
1,200		1,972		1,190		3,753		8,891 $

807
1,200
2,052
1,237
4,034
9,330

70,492 $ 72,959
2,467		 2,845
5,281		 5,281
7,474		 8,595
6,577		 6,834
92,291 $ 96,514$

3,209 $
3,334
2,939		 3,054
2,862		 2,862
19,44019,44028,450 $ 28,690

$

$

2,406
2,406
$ 4,812$ 141,335

2,406
2,406
$
4,812
$ 146,548

Basic Services Deficit		$ - 8,776$ - 13,330 $ - 18,543_________________
1
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Endowment Contributions		
Gifts — Denomination Day		
Gifts — Equipment Fund		
Gifts — General & 1810		
TOTAL INCOME
EXPENSE
Services
Books — Archives		
Binding — Archives		
Denomination Day Materials		
Denomination Day Projects		
Heritage Committees		
Photocopying — Archives		
Photography — Archives		
Postage/Shipping — Archives		
Travel — Archival		
Sub-Total		
Equipment
EquipmentEquipment — Archives		
Sub-Total		
Endowments
Transfer to Endowments		
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Proposed		Proposed
2008		 2009

$ 10,800
6,000
1,500
$ 13,226$ 31,526$ 10,800 $ 10,800
6,000		 6,000
1,500		 1,500$ 17,780 $ 22,993$ 36,080 $ 41,293

$

$

300
600
2,000
4,000
1,000
650
150
750
$ 1,000$ 10,450

300 $
300
600		
600
2,000		 2,000
4,000		 4,000
1,000		 1,000
650		
650
150		
150
750		
750
$ 1,000 $ 1,000$ 10,450 $ 10,450

$
$

$
$

1,500
1,500

1,500
1,500

$
$

1,500
1,500

$ 10,800$ 10,800$ 10,800$ 10,800$$

10,80010,800Growth Services Surplus		

$

$

$

18,543

RECONCILIATION
Basic Services Income		
Growth Services Income						$ 128,005
31,526$ 159,531$ 128,005 $ 128,005
36,080		 41,293$ 164,085 $ 169,298

Basic Services Expense		Growth Services Expense						Variance			

136,781
22,750$ 159,531
0

141,335		 146,548
22,750		 22,750$ 164,085 $ 169,298
0		
0

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X. MEMPHIS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
				
				
REVENUE
Student Tuition Fees		
Gifts and Grants		
Endowment Interest		
Other Revenues			
TOTAL REVENUE$		

Revised2007

Proposed		Estimated2008		 2009

$2,108,000 $2,243,000 $ 2,287,860
1,152,000 1,495,998		1,525,918
460,000
600,000		 612,000
227,000
501,000
511,020$3,947,000 $4,839,998 $ 4,936,798

EXPENSES
Business Office			$ 161,819 $ 289,391		$ 295,179
Dean			126,327
227,929		 232,488
Chapel			
21,17026,585		
27,117
Educational Development Committee		
14,70018,200		
18,564
Associate Dean			77,45080,238		
81,843
Advancement			
240,809313,389		 319,657
Doctor of Ministry		
26,27045,700		
46,614
Facilities			
631,438
805,911		 822,029
Faculty			
986,819
931,090		 949,712
Financial Aide			
57,673
68,211		
69,575
Information Technology		
179,374
209,023		 213,203
Library			
347,137
374,055		 381,536
President			
257,322295,244		 301,149
Admissions & Student Services		
116,422
185,893		 189,611
Registrar & Institutional Research		
151,498
110,516		 112,726
Public Relations		
71,924
128,867		 131,444
Student Housing		
99,553208,900		 213,078
Certificate & Continuing Education		
10,00031,525		
32,156Student Government		
5,000
6,500		6,630Return Beat				86,731		
88,466
Scholarships			
230,000
200,000		 204,000
Program of Alternate Studies		
134,636
138,145		 140,908
Special Projects			
000
TOTAL EXPENSES		
$3,947,341 $4,782,134		$4,877,685
Excess (Deficit) of Revenue Over Expenses		
(341)
57,864		0
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The
Proceedingsof theONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVENTH
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
of theCUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
session held in

HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS
June 18 - 22, 2007
At Hot Springs, Arkansas, and within the facilities of the Hot Springs Convention Centerand the Arlington Hotel, there the eighteenth day of June in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand
Seven, at the hour of two o’clock in the afternoon, Minister and Elder Commissioners and Youth
Advisory Delegates from the various presbyteries, and visitors assembled to meet.

FIRST DAY – MONDAY – JUNE 18, 2007
OPENING WORSHIPIn the Convention Center, Hot Springs, Arkansas, the one hundred seventy-seventh General
Assembly, the Convention of the Cumberland Presbyterian Women’s Ministry, and visitors sharedin worship. The Worship Director, the Reverend Steve Mosley, Arkansas Presbytery, presided
in worship, assisted by Ms. Debbie Cox, Cumberland Presbyterian Women’s Ministry President,
and Doctor John Crawford, Hot Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Arkansas Presbytery,
pianist. Elder Nozomu Haga, Japan Presbytery, read Matthew 16:13-20 in Japanese. Specialmusic was provided by a trio from the Mt. Carmel Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Arkansas
Presbytery. Ms. Cox read Matthew 16:13-20. The retiring Moderator, the Reverend Donald
Hubbard, Presbytery of East Tennessee, delivered the sermon entitled, “God Made a Jewel Box
and Called it the Church.” Moderator Hubbard pronounced the benediction.
THE ASSEMBLY IS CONSTITUTEDThe Moderator, the Reverend Donald Hubbard, called the assembly to order. Elder Doug
Phelps, Covenant Presbytery, chairperson of the Credentials Committee, presented the Report of
the Credentials Committee certifying the list of commissioners. The report was concurred in,marked “Appendix A” and filed. A quorum was present with forty-five (45) ministers and thirtynine (39) elders, making a total of eighty-four (84) commissioners present at 2:00p.m. There werealso nineteen (19) youth advisory delegates present. The Reverend Ronald Longmire, Presbyteryof East Tennessee, prayed the Constituting Prayer.
ASSEMBLY BUSINESSThe Moderator, Donald Hubbard, declared the floor open for nominations for the Officeof Moderator of the one hundred seventy-seventh General Assembly. The following nominations,previously endorsed by their presbyteries were presented:

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Elder Brian Martin, Trinity Presbytery, nominated Elder Rose Mary Magrill, Trinity
Presbytery. Elder Mike Coleman, West Tennessee Presbytery, nominated the Reverend FrankWard, West Tennessee Presbytery.
The nominations were closed. The Reverend James C. Gilbert, Red River Presbytery, gave
the nominating speech for Elder Rose Mary Magrill. Ms. Jill Carr, White Oak Pond Cumberland
Presbyterian Church, Missouri Presbytery, gave the nominating speech for the Reverend Frank
Ward. The nominees were given the opportunity to address the assembly. Ballots were collected
and the Credentials Committee was instructed to canvas the vote.
The Reverend Steve Mosley, Arkansas Presbytery, brought greetings on behalf of Arkansas
Presbytery and the Hot Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
The Stated Clerk, Robert D. Rush, made necessary announcements and introduced thefollowing board and agency representatives:
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			

Christian Education
Commission on Chaplains
Commission on Ministry
The Cumberland PresbyterianChildren’s Home
General Assembly Council
Historical Foundation
Judiciary
Memphis Theological Seminary
Missions
Stewardship
Theology and Social Concerns
Organizational Task Force

Vernon Sansom
Paul Collins
Glenda Melson
Richard Hughes
Norlan Scrudder
Tiffany McClung
Cliff Hudson
Charles Dawson
Marianna Williams
Sam SuddarthJanie Stamps
Jacqueline Lang
Carroll Richards

REFERRALS TO COMMITTEES
Referrals to the Committee on Christian Education and Stewardship
Page Report
71 The Report of the Board of Christian Education		
Except Section II. E Recommendation 1 which was referred to the Committee on 		
Program Planning
86 The Report of the United Board for Christian Discipleship
128 The Report of the Board of Stewardship, Foundation and Benefits
Page
173
238
Page
30
90
221

Referrals to the Committee on Children’s Home and Bethel College
Report
The Report of the Board of Trustees of the Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s HomeThe Report of the Board of Trustees of Bethel College
Referrals to the Committee on Judiciary
Report
The Report of the Stated Clerk, Section VI., Recommendation 3
Section I.c. Recommendation 1 of the Report of the Board of Missions.
The Report of the Permanent Committee on Judiciary
Resolution Concerning a Process for PCUSA Congregations to transfer to the
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Referrals to the Committee on Memphis Theological Seminary/Historical Foundation
Page Report
180 The Report of the Board of Trustees of Memphis Theological Seminary
195 The Report of the Historical Foundation
259 The Memorial from Hope Presbytery
Resolution concerning OUO distribution jointly to the Committees on Memphis
		
Theological Seminary/Historical Foundation and Program Planning with Program		
Planning to Report
Referrals to the Committee on Missions, Ministry and Military Chaplains
Page Report
28 The Report of the Moderator, Recommendations 1, 2 and 3
90 The Report of the Board of Missions, except Section I. c. Recommendation 1 which was		referred to the Committee on Judiciary, and Section IV. E. which was referred to		the Committee on Program Planning
206 The Report of the Commission on Chaplains and Military Personnel
208 The Report of the Commission on the Ministry
Resolution requesting a focus on evangelism, referred jointly to the Committees on		Missions/Ministry/Chaplains and Program Planning, with Missions/Ministry/		
Chaplains to report
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Referrals to the Committee on Organizational Task Force
Report
The Report of the Organizational Task Force

Referrals to the Committee on Program Planning
Page Report
28 The Report of the Moderator
		
Except Recommendations 1-3 which were referred to the Committee on Missions/		
Ministry/Chaplains
30 The Report of the Stated Clerk		
Except Section VI. Recommendation 3, which was referred to the Committee on		Judiciary
35 The Report Number One of the General Assembly Council
63 The Report Number Two of the General Assembly Council
111 The Report of the Board of Missions, Section IV. E.
192 The Report of the Cumberland Presbyterian Board
229 The Report of the Place of Meeting Committee
257 The Report Number One of the Center Task Force
260 The Proposed Budgets
The Report Number Two of the Center Task ForceResolution concerning OUO distribution jointly with the Committees on Memphis
		
Theological Seminary/Historical Foundation and Program Planning, with Program		
Planning to report
Resolution concerning a day of prayer for Buenventura and peace in Colombia
Resolution requesting a focus on evangelism, referred jointly to the Committees on		Missions/Ministry/Chaplains and Program Planning, with Missions/Ministry/		
Chaplains to report
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Referrals to the Committee on Theology and Social Concerns
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A MODERATOR IS ELECTED
The Moderator, Donald Hubbard, reported the ballot vote for the Moderator as follows:			Elder Rose Mary Magrill		
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Reverend Frank Ward			
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Moderator Hubbard declared that the Reverend Frank Ward, West Tennessee Presbytery, has been
elected the Moderator of the one hundred seventy-seventh General Assembly.
The Retiring Moderator, Donald Hubbard, expressed his appreciation to the Church for theopportunity to serve as Moderator of the one hundred seventy-sixth General Assembly.
Elder Mike Coleman, West Tennessee Presbytery, escorted the newly elected Moderator to
the podium. The Retiring Moderator, Donald Hubbard, presented the gavel and the Moderator’s
cross to the newly elected Moderator
RECESS DECLARED
The Moderator, the Reverend Frank Ward, declared a five minute recess. The assemblyreconvened at the proper time. The Moderator, Frank Ward, requested that the retiring Moderator,
Donald Hubbard assume the chair.
ASSEMBLY BUSINESS
General Regulations A.5 and A.6 were suspended by the necessary two thirds vote, Elder
Rose Mary Magrill, Trinity Presbytery and the Reverend Frank Ward, West Tennessee Presbytery,were elected Co-Moderators of the one hundred seventy-seventh General Assembly with the two
persons serving jointly.
CO-MODERATOR ASSUMES CHAIR
The Co-Moderator, Frank Ward, assumed the Chair and invited Co-Moderator Rose Mary
Magrill to the podium and presented the Moderator’s Cross to her symbolizing the joint positionsof Co-Moderators.
The Reverend Frank Ward introduced his wife, Linda, and their children, Zina Hamlet andMichael Ward. Elder Rose Mary Magrill introduced her brother, the Reverend Richard Magrill,
Executive Secretary of the Board of Stewardship, Foundation and Benefits, and recognized themembers present from her home church, Marshall Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Marshall,Texas. The members of the Marshall Cumberland Presbyterian Church presented an arrangementof yellow roses to Co-Moderator Rose Mary Magrill.
The Reverend Iwao Satoh, Japan Presbytery, prayed a prayer of blessing in Japanese for
the Moderators and the General Assembly.
PRESENTATIONSThe Stated Clerk, Robert D. Rush, presented the retiring Moderator, Donald Hubbard, agavel representing the one used in the one hundred seventy-sixth General Assembly and a replicaof the Moderator’s Cross. On behalf of the Governor of Arkansas, the Honorable Mr. Mike Bebee,
the Reverend Steve Mosley, Arkansas Presbytery, presented to the Retiring Moderator, Donald
Hubbard, a certificate recognizing him as an official “Arkansas Traveler”.
COMMUNICATIONSThe Stated Clerk, Robert D. Rush, presented the communications. The following
resignations were accepted:
Doctor Robert Tyson, and the Reverend Don Reeves, Board of Trustees of Memphis
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ASSEMBLY BUSINESSThe Stated Clerk, Robert D. Rush, announced the following editorial changes:
The Report of the Stated Clerk, Page 33, delete the words “as of April 26”, and after the words“Rules of Discipline” insert “Andes and Cauca Valley” as presbyteries voting in the affirmative.
Delete the words “Andes Presbytery abstained”, and remove “Cauca Valley” as one of thepresbyteries not reporting.
The Report of the Nominating Committee, page 227, insert under section VI. Trustees ofthe Memphis Theological Seminary, Mr. Mark Davis, Germantown Congregation, West Tennessee
Presbytery, to fill the one year unexpired term of the Reverend Don Reeves.
Delete the Report of the Organizational Task Force on page 245 as this is incorporated into
the second Report. On page 247, delete the word two in the Report of the Organizational Task
Force.
General Regulation A.11 was set aside by a unanimous vote to allow an Organizational
Task Force Committee for this General Assembly.
General Regulation A.12 was set aside by a unanimous vote to allow General Assembly toconsider the Organizational Task Force Report without referral to the General Assembly Council.
General Regulations F.3 and F.4 were set aside by a unanimous vote to receive Report
Number Two of the Center Task ForcePRESENTATION
Mr. Joseph Malloy, President of the Cumberland Presbyterian Publication Board, recognized
Ms. Maribeth McGuire and the Reverend Richard Hughes for their completion of nine years ofservice to the Board. They were presented with the Cumberland Presbyterian Publication Board
Patron of Publications Award.
RESOLUTIONS BY COMMISSIONERSThe Reverend Don Winn, Nashville Presbytery, presented a resolution requesting a focus on
personal evangelism. The resolution was referred jointly to the Committee on Program Planningand the Committee on Missions, Ministry, and Chaplains with the Committee on Missions, Ministry
and Chaplains to report.
Elder Eddie Minton, Covenant Presbytery, presented a resolution concerning Our United
Outreach contributions and requesting that none of the allocation go to Memphis TheologicalSeminary. The resolution was referred jointly to the Committee on Memphis Theological Seminary/
Historical Foundation and the Committee on Program Planning with the Committee on Program
Planning to report.
The Reverend Boyce Wallace, Cauca Valley Presbytery, presented a resolution requestinga special day of prayer for Buenventura and for peace in Colombia. The resolution was referred to
the Committee on Program Planning.
Co-Moderator, Frank Ward, read Philippians 2:1-11 and charged the one hundred seventyseventh General Assembly to take ownership of its action and do the ministry of the Church.
Committees were instructed to meet at 8:30p.m.
The Reverend Michael Wilkinson, Grace Presbytery, prayed the closing prayer.
The Assembly was adjourned until 8:30a.m. Tuesday morning.
THE EVENING PROGRAM
The General Assembly, the Convention of Cumberland Presbyterian Women’s Ministry,and visitors participated in a reception at the First Methodist Church, Hot Springs, Arkansas, tohonor the Retiring Moderator, the Reverend Donald Hubbard; the newly elected Co-Moderators,
Elder Rose Mary Magrill and the Reverend Frank Ward; the President of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Women’s Ministry, Ms. Debbie Cox; and the President-elect of the Cumberland
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SECOND DAY - TUESDAY – JUNE 19, 2007
The General Assembly and visitors began their day in worship. The assembly worshipdirector, the Reverend Steve Mosley, Arkansas Presbytery, presided in worship. Mr. Peter Jeffery,
Renaissance Director, Bethel College, served as pianist. Special music was provided by theReverend Ricardo Franco, Hispanic Mission Pastor, Arkansas Presbytery. Ms Josaphiana Franco
read Galatians 5:12-15 and Colossians 3:12-17 in Spanish. Elder Mary Lyn Childs, Missouri
Presbytery, delivered the sermon entitled, “Together in Christ, Can We Get There?”
The Reverend Steve Mosley pronounced the benediction.
CALL TO ORDER
Co-Moderator Rose Mary Magrill called the assembly to order at 9:00a.m. with a quorum
present of forty-two (42) ministers and thirty-seven (37) elders enrolled. There were seventeen(17) youth advisory delegates present.
PRESENTATIONS
Co-Moderator Rose Mary Magrill introduced Doctor Army Daniel, former Moderator of
the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America and he addressed the assembly briefly.
The Reverend Carrol Richards, chairperson of the Organizational Task Force, led apresentation on the Report of the Organizational Task Force. He reviewed the history of the current
denominational structure and presented the vision of the Task Force with its rationale for theirrecommendations. Reverend Richards commented on the benefits and the risks of the proposed
denominational restructure. Doctor Craig McGee, Principal, Solutions Consulting Inc., and Ms.
Claudia Murphy, Principal, Claudia Murphy Consulting, Inc. were introduced as consultants to
the Organizational Task Force. Doctor McGee led a question and answer period with questions
answered by Task Force Members, the Reverends Carroll Richards, Michele Gentry and Larry
Blakeburn.
The Reverend Paul Collins, Representative of the Commission on Chaplains, introduced
Chaplain Ed Brogan, Director of the Presbyterian Council on Chaplains and Military Personnel.
Chaplain Brogan addressed the assembly and reviewed some of the recent changes in the Cumberland
Presbyterian Chaplains serving on active duty. Chaplain Brogan expressed his appreciation for theDenomination’s Memorial Day offering for the Presbyterian Council on Chaplains and Military
Personnel.
ASSEMBLY BUSINESSThe Reverend Jerry Hullander, Tennessee-Georgia Presbytery, presented a resolution
requesting that the Stated Clerk develop a procedure for receiving Presbyterian Churches (USA)desiring to join the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The resolution was referred to the Committee
on Judiciary.
RECESS DECLARED
Co-Moderator Rose Mary Magrill declared a recess for committee work until Thursday
morning at 8:30a.m.
THE EVENING PROGRAM
The General Assembly, the Convention of Cumberland Presbyterian Women’s Ministry, andvisitors gathered in worship. The assembly worship director, the Reverend Steve Mosley, Arkansas
Presbytery, led in worship. Renaissance of Bethel College, under the direction of Mr. Peter Jeffery,
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the special music. The Reverend Michele Gentry, Andes Presbytery, read Exodus 3:14,15
in Spanish; Ms. Dana Ballow, Arkansas Presbytery, read the scripture in English. A dynamic
sermon, “Clothed in God’s Presence,” was delivered in Spanish by the Reverend Ramon Garcia,
Murfreesboro Presbytery. The Reverend Lynn Thomas, Director of Cross Cultural Ministries,
translated the sermon for the General Assembly. The Reverend Steve Mosley pronounced thebenediction.

THIRD DAY – WEDNESDAY – JUNE 20,2007
The entire day was devoted to committee work. Devotionals were conducted in eachcommittee. There were forty-three (43) ministers, forty (40) elders, and seventeen (17) youth
advisory delegates present.
THE EVENING PROGRAM
The General Assembly, the Convention of Cumberland Presbyterian Women’s Ministry,and visitors gathered for worship and to celebrate Holy Communion. The assembly worshipdirector, the Reverend Steve Mosley, presided in worship. Music was led by the Cumberland El
Street Band and the choir from the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Russellville, Arkansas.
The band and choir presented special music, “Lion of Judah”. Mr. Leo Chang read Colossians
3:1-17 in Korean. Elder Leo Whinery, Jr., read the scripture in English. The Reverend Dee Ann
Thompson, Covenant Presbytery, delivered a sermon entitled, “Hmmmmm....What Shall I Wear?”
The Reverend Steve Mosley read the Memorial Roll of Ministers who died in 2006 and a momentof silence was observed for the following:		
Reverend Bob Appleby, Presbytery del Cristo
		
Reverend LaRoyce Brown, Red River Presbytery
		
Reverend Paul B. Brown, West Tennessee Presbytery
		
Reverend Charles E. Buerhaus, Grace Presbytery
		
Reverend David Dickey, Hope Presbytery
		
Reverend James H. Jolly, Cumberland Presbytery
		
Reverend Paul McReynolds, West Tennessee Presbytery
		
Reverend Greg Moss, Presbytery del Cristo
		
Reverend Charles F. Pruitt, Grace Presbytery
		
Reverend Melvin Rogers, Red River Presbytery
		
Reverend Edwin D. Schreiber, Nashville Presbytery
		
Reverend Leo Smith, Arkansas Presbytery
		
Reverend Robert Woodall, Nashville Presbytery
		
Reverend W. J. Wynn, Arkansas Presbytery
The Reverends Steve Mosley and Dee Ann Thompson presided over Holy Communion
and were assisted by the following ministers and elders of Arkansas Presbytery:		
Ministers: Barbara Brewer, Bobby Coleman, Paul DuBose, Bill Van Meter,			
Gordon Warren, George Woodliff		Elders: B. Denise Adams, Jammie Bonds, Shirley Hollabaugh, Billy Jayroe,			Clarice Joplin, Bobbie Kinslow, Thomas Kinslow, Sally Patterson,			Selwyn Pipkin, Janie Stamps, Kitty Stamps, Leo Whinery, Jr.,			
Clyde Wilson, Kathleen Wilson.
The Reverend Steve Mosley, Arkansas Presbytery, pronounced the benediction.

FOURTH DAY – THURSDAY – JUNE 21, 2007
The General Assembly and visitors began their day in worship. The assembly worshipdirector, the Reverend Steve Mosley, presided in worship assisted by Mr. Peter Jeffery, RenaissanceDirector, Bethel College. The Reverend Richardo Franco, Arkansas Presbytery, brought the402

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special music. Mr. Leo Chang, Arkansas Presbytery, read Ephesians 4:1-6. Youth Advisory
Delegate Timothy Young, Presbytery del Cristo, delivered the sermon entitled, “Unity in the Bodyof Christ.” The Reverend Richardo Franco pronounced the benediction.
CALL TO ORDER
Co-Moderator Rose Mary Magrill called the assembly to order. There were thirty-seven(37) ministers, thirty-four (34) elders, and fifteen (15) youth advisory delegates present as of
9:00a.m.
PRESENTATIONThe Stated Clerk, Robert D. Rush, introduced The Reverend Thom May, Representative of
the American Bible Society. Reverend May presented a Bible to Ms. Laurie Williams, a memberof the Newbern Cumberland Presbyterian Church, West Tennessee Presbytery. Mr. May shared
the history, mission statement and work of the American Bible Society. Mr. May requested prayer
for their work and shared the goal of the American Bible Society to place a copy of the Bible into
every person’s hands in the world.
The Reverend Paul DuBose, Moderator of Arkansas Presbytery, welcomed the assembly
to Arkansas and expressed thanks to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church for their prayers forhealing him. Mr. DuBose expressed gratitude to God and to his son, Andrew, for their care ofhim.
COMMISSIONER ENROLLED
Elder James Condra, Tennessee-Georgia Presbytery, was enrolled in place of Elder Ken
Goss, who was assigned to the Committee on Missions/Ministry/Chaplains.
COMMISSIONER EXCUSEDThe Reverend Ray Dvries, Nashville Presbytery, was excused.
ASSEMBLY BUSINESSThe Reverend Tim Smith, Columbia Presbytery, raised a point of order pertaining to theelection of Co-Moderators and requested a ruling from the Stated Clerk or the representative of
the Judiciary Committee. The Stated Clerk, Robert D. Rush, declared that the action of electing
Co-Moderators was illegal according to Rules of Order 1.0. The assembly set aside the Rules ofOrder 1.0 by the necessary two thirds vote to allow the assembly to have Co-Moderators.
PARLIAMENTARIAN APPOINTED
Co-Moderator Rose Mary Magrill appointed Elder Brian Martin, Trinity Presbytery,parliamentarian.
ASSEMBLY BUSINESSThe Report of the Committee on Christian Education/Stewardship was read, concurred in,its recommendations adopted, marked “Appendix B” and filed. Youth Advisory Delegates voted
in the affirmative.
The Report of the Committee on the Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home/BethelCollege was read, concurred in, its recommendations adopted, marked “Appendix C” and filed.
Youth Advisory Delegates votes in the affirmative.
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RECESS DECLARED
A fifteen minute recess was declared. The assembly reconvened at the proper time.
ASSEMBLY BUSINESSThe Report of the Committee on Organizational Task Force was read. A time for questions
for clarification was held. Points of clarification were listed and filed in the office of General
Assembly for future reference.
RECESS DECLARED
Co-Moderator, Frank Ward, declared a recess until 2:00p.m. Elder Ed Minton, Covenant
Presbytery, led the assembly in prayer of thanksgiving and for ministry. The assembly reconvenedat the proper time. The Reverend Robert Tolley, Tennessee-Georgia Presbytery, led in prayer
ASSEMBLY BUSINESSThe Report of the Committee on Organizational Task Force was considered. The report wasamended by adding the letter “s” in every place the word Moderator is mentioned. Recommendation
11 was amended by inserting the words “who must be a Cumberland Presbyterian” following
the position of Chief Ministry Officer. Recommendation 39 was amended by deleting “the” andinserting “our”, inserting “ecumenical” and “especially.” The amended recommendation will
read “That the Ministry Council and the Chief Ministry Officer continue or enhance our longstanding ecumenical relationships, especially between the Cumberland Presbyterian Church andthe Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America.” Recommendation 42 was added as follows andall other recommendations were renumbered. “That the Ministry Council will develop a procedurein conjunction with representatives of the institutional boards, for making recommendations of
OUO allocations to the General Assembly, and report back to the 178th General Assembly, so as tocontinue funding to the Church’s Institutions. (Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home, BethelCollege, Memphis Theological Seminary, and the Historical Foundation) Recommendation 44(formerly 43) was amended to strike the words “continue to” thus recognizing that the HistoricalFoundation is an Institution. Consent was given to make editorial changes in the proposed changes
in General Regulations to change the word “boards” to “advisory committees”. The report was
concurred in, its recommendations adopted as amended, marked “Appendix D and filed. Youth
Advisory Delegates voted in the affirmative on each amendment and the report. The report was
adopted by a vote of 69 to 8.
Gratitude was expressed to the Organizational Task Force and the Committee on
Organizational Task Force for their work on the new denominational structure.
Co-Moderator Frank Ward presented Mr. Davis Gray, Jr., Executive Director of the General
Assembly Council, and expressed his gratitude for Mr. Gray’s 14 years of service to the Council.
A standing ovation was given to Mr. Gray.
RECESS DECLARED
A twenty minute recess was declared. The assembly reconvened at the proper time. Co
Moderator Rose Mary Magrill assumed the Chair.
ASSEMBLY BUSINESSThe Report of the Committee on Program Planning was read. An editorial change wasmade in Recommendation 2 to change the word “adopted” to “denied.” Recommendations 2, 15,16 were considered separately. With the exception of Recommendations 2, 15 and 16 the report
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COMMISSIONERS EXCUSEDThe following commissioners were excused: Elder Roy Shanks, North Central Presbytery,
Elder James Condra, Tennessee-Georgia Presbytery, and Elder Nozomu Haga, Japan Presbytery.
RECESS DECLARED
Co Moderator Rose Mary Magrill declared a recess until 7:00p.m. The Reverend Shirley
Topar, North Central Presbytery, led in prayer. The assembly reconvened at the proper time.
ASSEMBLY BUSINESSThe Report of the Committee on Program Planning was considered. Recommendation 2
was adopted. Recommendation 15 was adopted. Recommendation 16 was adopted. The report
was concurred in, its recommendations adopted, marked appendix “E” and filed. Youth Advisory
Delegates voted in the affirmative.
Co Moderator Frank Ward assumed the chair.
Mr. Sam Suddarth, Representative of the Board of Missions, quoted Malachi 3:10 andaddressed the assembly briefly on trusting God and having faith to do our ministry.
The Report of the Committee on Missions/Ministry/Chaplains was read. The report was
divided to consider Recommendation 6 separately. With the exception of Recommendation 6, thereport was concurred it and its recommendations adopted. Recommendation 6 was adopted.
The report was marked appendix “F” and filed. Youth Advisory Delegates voted in theaffirmative.
Co Moderator Rose Mary Magrill assumed the chair.
The Report of the Committee on Theology and Social Concerns was read, concurred in, its
recommendations adopted, marked appendix “G” and filed.
The Reverend Gordon Warren, Arkansas Presbytery, led the assembly in prayer for Elder
Roy Shanks, North Central Presbytery.
The Report of the Judiciary Committee was read, concurred in, its recommendations
adopted, marked appendix “H” and filed. Youth Advisory Delegates voted in the affirmative.
The Report of the Committee on Memphis Theological Seminary/Historical Foundation
was read, concurred in, its recommendations adopted, marked appendix “I” and filed. Youth
Advisory Delegates voted in the affirmative.
Co Moderator Frank Ward assumed the chair.
The Report of the Nominating Committee was received. The floor was open for additional
nominations for the various positions. No additional nominations were presented, thus the slate of
nominees presented by the nominating committee was elected.
RECESS DECLARED
Co Moderator Frank Ward declared a five minute recess. The assembly reconvened at theproper time.
The Report Number Two of the Committee on the Organizational Task Force was read.
In order to elect members of the Ministry Council, General Regulation 1.d. “No person shall beelected to serve concurrently on more than one agency” was set aside by the necessary two thirds
vote. The report was referred back to the committee.
The Reverend Charles Pope, Columbia Presbytery, presented the following resolution of
thanks:The General Assembly wishes to express thanks and gratitude to God for the opportunities
of serving our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, through the ministries and work of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church. The body of this 177th General Assembly, meeting at Hot Springs, Arkansas,
offers thanks to Arkansas Presbytery for their hard work and warm hospitality in hosting theGeneral Assembly; to Phyllis Pipkin, Chair of the Host Committee, to the worship director, the2007

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Reverend Steve Mosley, to the Hot Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church who helped organizeand plan this assembly.
The body wishes to thank Co Moderators: the Reverend Frank Ward, and Elder Rose Mary
Magrill, for the leadership and guidance provided during deliberations. Our support and prayers
go with you both as you represent our Church throughout the upcoming year. To the Reverend
Donald Hubbard for your commitment and service during this past year.
We express our gratitude to the staff of the General Assembly Office: Stated Clerk, Robert D.
Rush; Engrossing Clerk, Tommy Craig; and the Assistant to the Stated Clerk, Elizabeth Vaughn.
We express our thanks to those leading our worship service and those assisting in thoseservices. A “special thanks” to Peter Jeffrey and Renaissance for providing the music during theworship services.
We would like to thank each commissioner who gave of their time and talent to do thework of the church during this meeting. We pray that the decisions made here will honor God andbring glory to His kingdom. We especially thank the Youth Advisory Delegates whose enthusiasm
offered so much to us all.
CLOSING WORSHIPThe assembly worship director, the Reverend Steve Mosley, presided in worship assisted bypianist, Mr. Peter Jeffery, Renaissance Director, Bethel College. Youth Advisory Delegate, Austin
Agee, Nashville Presbytery, read Ephesians 4:7, 11-13, and 5:1-2. The Reverend Steve Mosleydelivered the sermon entitled, “Standing on Holy Ground.” Ms. Cathy Williams, RussellvilleCongregation, Arkansas Presbytery, presented the special music, “We Are Standing on Holy
Ground.”ASSEMBLY BUSINESSThe Report Number Two of the Committee on Organizational Task Force was read placing
persons in nomination for the newly formed Ministries Council. The floor was opened for additional
nominations. No further nominations were presented, thus the slate presented by the committee
were elected.
Recommendation 3 of Report Number Two of the Committee on Organizational Task Force
was adopted.
The Reverend Gordon Warren, Arkansas Presbytery, presented the following resolution:
That the General Assembly express a special thanks to the following churches of Arkansas
Presbytery for providing vans to transport people from the hotel to the convention center: CalicoRock, Palestine, Russellville, Hot Springs, and Fort Smith and to the following drivers: Reverend
Wayne Wood, Ms. Gaye Wood, Mr. Clyde Wilson, Mr. Billy Jayroe, Reverend William Martin,and Ms. Janie Stamps.
MINUTES APPROVED
The printed minutes of Monday through Wednesday were approved. The minutes of the
fourth day were read and approved. The Minutes were adopted as a whole.
ADJOURNMENTThe General Assembly adjourned at 10:15p.m. to meet in Japan, June 5-13, 2008. Co
Moderator, the Reverend Frank Ward, led the assembly in the closing prayer.

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APPENDICESREPORT OF THE CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE(Appendix A)
The Credentials Committee certifies the list of commissioners on pages 4 and 5 of the Preliminary
Minutes with the following change:
On the part of the youth advisory delegates - Whitney Dockins, Arkansas Presbytery, has beencertified by Arkansas Presbytery, and will serve on the Program Planning Committee.
Enrollment as of 2:00p.m. is certified as forty-five (45) ministers, thirty-nine (39) elders, and sixteen(16) youth advisory delegates.
Respectfully submitted,
Doug Phelps, Chair
Elizabeth Letsinger
Terra Sisco

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND STEWARDSHIP(appendix B)
I. REFERRALS
Referrals to this committee are as follows: The Report of the Board of Christian Education except
Section II. E. Recommendation 1 which was referred to the Committee on Program Planning, The Reportof the United Board for Christian Discipleship, and The Report of the Board of Stewardship, Foundation
and Benefits.

II. PERSONS OF COUNSEL
Appearing before this committee were: from the Board of Stewardship Reverend Richard Magrill,
Executive Secretary; Reverend Elinor Brown, Coordinator of Stewardship; Reverend Robert Heflin,
Coordinator of Benefits; and board representative Ms. Janie Stamps; from the Board of Christian Education
Ms. Claudette Pickle, Executive Director; Mr. Matt Gore, Coordinator of CP Resources and Promotion andboard representative Reverend Vernon Sansom.

III. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF STEWARDSHIP, FOUNDATION AND
BENEFITS
The Board Staff presented information on the positive growth of endowments of the HistoricalFoundation and spoke to us about the impact of the new proposed organizational structure would have on
their area of ministry. Their report had no recommendations to act upon. We commend the staff for their
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IV. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONThe Board Staff presented additional material to the committee which describes some of theministries provided by this agency. After discussing their report we the committee make the following
recommendations:
RECOMMENDATION 1: That Recommendation 1 of the Report of the Board of Christian
Education, “That presbyterial boards of Christian education be encouraged to develop relationships
with staff of the Board of Christian Education by scheduling time biennially for staff to attend one
presbyterial board meeting,” be denied.
We recommend the following substitute for the Board’s Recommendation 1:
RECOMMENDATION 2: That presbyterial boards of Christian education be encouraged todevelop relationships with staff of the Board of Christian Education by scheduling time for staff toattend one presbyterial board meeting every two years.
RECOMMENDATION 3: That Recommendation 2 of the Report of the Board of Christian
Education, “That congregations be encouraged to consider this as one method to provide leadershipdevelopment for their leaders,” be adopted
Note: The word ‘this’ in the previous recommendation is referring to the “Congregations Learning
On-Line” curriculum.
RECOMMENDATION 4: That Recommendation 3 of the Report of the Board of Christian
Education, “That congregations consider the various use they can make of I Have Been Baptized andWelcome to the Lord’s Table,” be adopted.
After an enlightening discussion among the committee members who represent our global church
we would like to recommend:
RECOMMENDATION 5: That the Board of Christian Education explore ways tocommunicate more regularly and effectively with our global presbyteries with regard to curriculum
needs.
RECOMMENDATION 6: That the Board of Christian Education develop annually a resource
list of Christian Education materials that are culturally and linguistically appropriate for our global
presbyteries.
We commend the staff for their dedicated and hard work in the area of their ministries.
Respectfully submitted:
The Committee on Christian Education/Stewardship

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
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I. REFERRALS
Referrals to this committee are as follows: The Report of the Board of Trustees of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Children’s Home and The Report of the Board of Trustees of Bethel College.

II. PERSONS OF COUNSEL
Appearing before this committee were: Mr. Randy Spencer, Executive Director of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Children’s Home; the Reverend Norlan Scrudder, Board Representative of the Board of Trusteesof the Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home; and Ms. Caroline Lara, Director of Advancement. The
Committee also met with the Reverend Robert Prosser, President of Bethel College, Judge Ben Cantrell,
Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and with the Reverend Eugene Leslie, a member of the Board ofTrustees of Bethel College.

III. THE REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHILDREN’S HOME
Information was shared about the great and growing needs for the services of the Children’s Home,
its direction and programs, new facilities, staff and Board, financial concerns, and future plans. Its services
continue to focus on protecting children, sustaining families, equipping providers, and the importance ofvolunteers. The Board of the Children’s Home continues to implement its aggressive plan to 1) stabilize, 2)
emerge stronger, and then 3) expand to become even more effective. After discussion, Recommendation 1of the Report was amended to change the word significant to one.
RECOMMENDATION 1: That Recommendation 1 of the Report of the Board of Trusteesof the Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home, “That May 18, 2008 be designated as Children’sHome Sunday and that the Assembly encourage congregations to emphasize the importance of theChildren’s Home Sunday Offering as a significant source of revenue for the care of children andfamilies,” be denied.
RECOMMENDATION 2: That May 18, 2008 be designated as Children’s Home Sunday
and that the Assembly encourage congregations to emphasize the importance of the Children’s Home
Sunday Offering as one source of revenue for the care of children and families.
RECOMMENDATION 3: That Recommendation 2 of the Report of the Board of Trustees of
the Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home, “That the Assembly encourage each congregation to
set aside one Sunday each month to pray for children and families, especially those who are hurtingand hungry, in their communities and throughout the world,” be adopted.
RECOMMENDATION 4: That Recommendation 3 of the Report of the Board of Trusteesof the Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home, “That the General Assembly of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church encourage each presbytery and church to hear regularly from its Children’sHome Champion,” be adopted.
RECOMMENDATION 5: That Recommendation 4 of the Report of the Board of Trustees of
the Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home, “That Cumberland Presbyterian Churches look forways to interact with the Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home through its Program Sharing
and Consultation component to serve children and families in need in their own congregations andcommunities. Through these partnerships the resources of the denomination and its Children’sHome can be brought together to enrich the lives of children and families and bring healing and hopein more places,” be adopted.

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RECOMMENDATION 6: That the General Assembly support the need for expanded services
by encouraging individuals and churches to increase their current level of giving to the Children’s
Home.
RECOMMENDATION 7: That the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church encourage the Children’s Home’s continued membership and cooperation with The
Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Related Ministries; Southwest Association of Children’s Homes;
Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services and The Coalition of Homes for Children.
RECOMMENDATION 8: That General Assembly commend the staff and the Board ofTrustees for their faithful, sacrificial and dedicated service to the Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s
Home.

IV. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF BETHEL COLLEGE
Information was shared about ongoing process at Bethel College with emphasis on an enthusiastic
attitude, commitment to long-term planning complemented by strategic responses to unexpected opportunities
and a continued willingness to move forward in faith.
The Committee was impressed with the combination of continuous discernment and great faith
evident in the leadership of Bethel College, along with the passionate commitment and creative energies ofthe entire Bethel Team. The President and Chair of the Board of Trustees shared exciting new visions for
additional programs, including a Resource Center for Autism; the expansion of the administrative staff withthe addition of an Administrative Assistant to the President; and other new programs. The Committee wasalso impressed with the excellence demonstrated by the administrative staff, the faculty, and student body.
RECOMMENDATION 9: That the General Assembly commend the Board of Trustees, thestaff, and the Reverend Robert Prosser for their faithful, sacrificial service and inspired leadership ofBethel College.
Respectfully submitted,
Committee on Children’s Home/Bethel College

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
ORGANIZATIONAL TASK FORCE(Appendix D)
I. REFERRALS
Referral to this committee is as follows: The Report of the Organizational Task Force.

II. PERSONS OF COUNSEL
Appearing before this committee were: Reverend Mike Sharpe, Executive Director of Board ofMissions; Reverend Carroll Richards, Organizational Task Force; Reverend Larry Blakeburn, Organizational
Task Force; Consultants Ms. Claudia Murphy and Doctor Craig McGee, Solutions, Inc.; Ms. Janie Stamps,
Representative Board of Stewardship; Reverend Richard Magrill, Executive Secretary, Board of Stewardship;
Reverend Robert Rush, Stated Clerk; Mrs. Susan Knight Gore, Archivist, Historical Foundation; Reverend
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Christian Education; Ms. Claudette Pickle, Executive Director, Board of Christian Education; Mr. Davis
Gray, Executive Director, General Assembly Council; Reverend Frank Ward, Co-Moderator; Elder Rose
Mary Magrill, Co-Moderator; and Mr. Charles Dawson, Permanent Judiciary Committee, Attorney at Law.

III. INTRODUCTION
We express our deep appreciation and gratitude to the Organizational Task Force for their many
hours of devotion and agonizing work in preparing their report and for their excellent presentation to theGeneral Assembly.
Our committee took seriously each recommendation and the rationale behind these recommendations.
Regrettably, parliamentary procedure requires that in order to make minor edits in terminology, we must
recommend the denial of several of the Organizational Task Force’s recommendations that we support.
We believe that our recommendations are fully within the scope of the OTF’s intended end result.

IV. MINISTRY COUNCIL
RECOMMENDATION 1: That Recommendation 1 of the Report of the Organizational Task
Force, “That the General Assembly approve the concept of a single governing board for all programministries and services,” be adopted and implemented according to the law of Tennessee in such cases
made and provided.
RECOMMENDATION 2: That Recommendation 2 of the Report of the Organizational
Task Force, “That a new nine-member Governing Board of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
be established by the General Assembly, with the Stated Clerk, Moderator(s), and immediate Past
Moderator to serve as advisory members of the board. The membership of the board shall be
representative of the denomination, including both clergy and lay people who have demonstrated
leadership in the church,” be denied.
RECOMMENDATION 3: That a new 15 member Ministry Council of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church be established by the 177th General Assembly according to the law of Tennessee
in such cases made and provided. The same 15 members will be named to oversee the programmingof General Assembly boards and agencies following their dissolution according to Recommendation
5. The Ministry Council will also include the Stated Clerk, Moderator(s), immediate Past Moderator,and 3 youth (ages 16 to 19 when elected) to serve as advisory members of the council. The MinistryCouncil will be made up of 3 members from each Synod with no more than 9 clergy or laity members
and no more than 9 members of either gender. Make up of the Ministry Council should reflect that
we are a Global Church. The terms shall be for 3 years, staggered, to be elected by General Assemblywith a 3-term limit. No denominational employee may serve on the Ministry Council.
RECOMMENDATION 4: That Recommendation 3 of the Report of the OTF, “That a‘Transition Commission’ be named to select the initial members of the Governing Board and specify
their terms of service, that commission acting no later than December 31, 2007. Subsequent elections
would be by regular General Assembly process,” be denied.
RECOMMENDATION 5: That the 177th General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church instruct the members of the individual program boards and agencies, acting as a corporateboard, to take action to dissolve their corporation and form themselves into advisory committees andthat the Board of Missions form themselves into two advisory committees, US Missions and Global
Missions, with deliberate speed and care according to the law of Tennessee in such cases made andprovided.

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RECOMMENDATION 6: That Recommendation 4 of the Report of the OTF, “That theGeneral Assembly recommend the dissolving of the current program boards, the Board of Christian
Education, the Board of Missions, the Board of Stewardship, the Board of the Historical Foundation,
the Board of the Cumberland Presbyterian, the General Assembly Council and the Commission on
the Ministry,” be denied.
RECOMMENDATION 7: That the 177th General Assembly instruct the General AssemblyCouncil to dissolve itself as soon as possible according to the law of Tennessee in such cases made andprovided.
RECOMMENDATION 8: That Recommendation 5 of the Report of the OTF, “That themembers of the individual program boards, acting as a corporate board, take action to dissolve theircorporation no later than December 31, 2007,” be denied.
RECOMMENDATION 9: That the Executive Director of the General Assembly Council beretained for 90 days following the dissolving of the General Assembly Council to aid in the transition
and be accountable to the new Ministry Council.

V. CHIEF MINISTRY OFFICER
RECOMMENDATION 10: That Recommendation 6 of the Report of the OTF, “That theGeneral Assembly establish the position of Director of Ministries and Services of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church endowing this position with authority over all aspects of the program functionsof the denomination,” be denied.
RECOMMENDATION 11: That the 177th General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church establish the position of Chief Ministry Officer, who must be a Cumberland Presbyterian.
The new Ministry Council will initially hire the Chief Ministry Officer who will serve a 3-year term tobe subsequently elected by General Assembly. The initial term will end at the 180th General Assembly.
The Chief Ministry Officer may succeed himself/herself with no term limits.
RECOMMENDATION 12: That Recommendation 7 of the Report of the OTF, “That theGeneral Assembly establish the following ministries to function under the authority of the Governing
Board and the direction of the Director of Ministries and Services, to be ultimately responsible forall programming functions of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church: Global Ministries, Home
Ministries, Church Life Ministries and Pastoral and Lay Development Ministries,” be denied.
RECOMMENDATION 13: That all the work of current programming Boards and Agencies
remain intact. Executives will become Team Leaders of their respective ministry areas.
RECOMMENDATION 14: That Recommendation 8 of the Report of the OTF, “Thatthe General Assembly establish the following service areas to function under the authority of theGoverning Board and the direction of the Director of Ministries and Services: Administration
Services, Communications Services and Finance Services,” be denied.
RECOMMENDATION 15: That Recommendation 9 of the Report of the OTF, “That the
Director of Ministries and Services, in consultation with the Governing Board, shall evaluate eachstaff position and establish a level of pay based on responsibility and contribution,” be denied.
RECOMMENDATION 16: That the Chief Ministry Officer and the Ministry Council shalljointly evaluate each staff position and establish a level of pay based on responsibility, contribution,and length of service for all permanent employees. It will take a majority vote of the Ministry

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Council to terminate any current employee. All future employees will serve at the discretion of the
Chief Ministry Officer in consultation with the Ministry Council.
RECOMMENDATION 17: That Recommendation 10 of the Report of the OTF, “That theGeneral Assembly establish 6 six-member Advisory Committees to serve as resources to the ministries
of Global Ministries, Home Ministries, Church Life Ministries and Pastoral and Lay Development
Ministries; and the services of Communication sand Finance,” be denied.
RECOMMENDATION 18: That Recommendation 11 of the Report of the OTF, “That theNominating Committee in its report to the 178th General Assembly propose the memberships of theAdvisory Committees, to be elected by the 178th General Assembly,” be denied.
RECOMMENDATION 19: That beginning in 2008 the Nominating Committee, in its report,
propose the membership of the various Advisory Committees to be elected by the 178th General
Assembly and subsequent General Assemblies.

VI. PROCESSESRECOMMENDATION 20: That Recommendation 12 of the Report of the OTF, “That thedenomination’s priority goals be reviewed by the Governing Board. This review should:• Test to see if they are still relevant and the key priorities• Flesh out each goal with clearer targets, actions and time lines• Focus on and emphasize how to maintain “Cumberland identity,” the strong sense of Community,”
be denied.
RECOMMENDATION 21: That the denomination’s priority goals be reviewed by the
Ministry Council. This review should:• Test to see if they are still relevant and the key priorities• Flesh out each goal with clearer targets, actions and time lines• Focus on and emphasize how to maintain “Cumberland identity,” the strong sense of Community.
RECOMMENDATION 22: That Recommendation 13 of the Report of the OTF, “That the
new leadership team participate in a leadership team development process. Elements of this processinclude:• establishing operating norms, decision-making process, and leadership behaviors required for ahigh performing team• routinely evaluate how well it is operating against its norms and behaviors• dimensions and focal areas derived from the evaluation process described in Recommendation 15,”
be adopted.
RECOMMENDATION 23: That Recommendation 14 of the Report of the OTF, “That there
be established a standardized system for the evaluation of the leadership of ministry and service
functions. Elements of this process include:• specifying dimensions directly related to priority goals and ministerial expectations• making the evaluation required and done on a frequent basis (annually at a minimum)• removing personal relationships from the process• evaluation of Team Leaders being done by Director of Ministries and Services• evaluation of Director of Ministries and Services being done by Governing Board,” be denied.
RECOMMENDATION 24: That there be established a standardized system for the evaluationof the leadership of ministry and service functions. Elements of this process include:• specifying dimensions directly related to priority goals and ministerial expectations• making the evaluation required and done on a frequent basis (annually at a minimum)• removing personal relationships from the process

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413• evaluation of Team Leaders being done by the Chief Ministry Officer• evaluation of the Chief Ministry Officer being done by Ministry Council.
RECOMMENDATION 25: That Recommendation 15 of the Report of the OTF, “That there
be established a survey process to gauge how well our agencies and employees are serving the needs ofthe presbyteries and churches. This can be done simply and economically using web-based packages
like Survey Monkey. This process should be done deliberately and frequently enough to allow forneeded mid-course corrections,” be adopted.
RECOMMENDATION 26: That Recommendation 16 of the Report of the OTF, “Thatthere be established a mentoring/assimilation/development process for external clergy entering thedenomination. This would be stewarded by Pastoral and Lay Development team. The Pastoral and
Lay Development team would develop the basic framework in collaboration with presbyterial andCross-cultural resources. Thereafter, each presbytery would manage the process based on its need.
The Pastoral and Lay Development team would collect resource materials from different presbyteries
and make them available to other presbyteries,” be denied.
RECOMMENDATION 27: That there be established a mentoring/assimilation/development
process for external clergy entering the denomination. This would be stewarded by the Commission
on the Ministry. The Commission on the Ministry would develop the basic framework in collaboration
with presbyterial and Cross-cultural resources. Thereafter, each presbytery would manage the process
based on its need. The Commission on the Ministry would collect resource materials from different
presbyteries and make them available to other presbyteries.

VII. TECHNOLOGYRECOMMENDATION 28: That Recommendation 17 of the Report of the OTF, “That theexisting network be upgraded. Technical implementation would be stewarded by Administrative
Services group. It would likely involve installing Windows/Unix based network and some upgrades
to existing computers,” be denied.
RECOMMENDATION 29: That the Ministry Council hire a person to be in charge oftechnological systems, and that the existing computer network be updated. Technical implementation
will be stewarded by the person hired to be in charge of technological systems.
RECOMMENDATION 30: That Recommendation 18 of the Report of the OTF, “That thefinancial accounting system be upgraded. This would likely involve moving toward a Windowsbased system. There are a number of packages commercially available that are relatively economical
and could serve the needs of the denomination now, and probably for several years to come. The
Administrative Services group would steward the requirements definition and package selection.
One requirement should be easy access by users, and the ability to track expenses versus budget on atimely basis,” be denied.
RECOMMENDATION 31: That the financial accounting system be upgraded. This upgrade
would be stewarded by the Team Leader of the Board of Stewardship, Foundation and Benefits in
consultation with technology systems staff person.
RECOMMENDATION 32: That Recommendation 19 of the Report of the OTF, “That theexisting database be upgraded. We suggest moving toward a Windows-based system. There are anumber of packages commercially available that are relatively economical and could serve the needsof the denomination now, and probably for several years to come. The Administrative Services groupwould steward the requirements definition and package selection. The package should be easily
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RECOMMENDATION 33: That the existing database be updated and that this process
be shepherded by the General Assembly Office in consultation with the technology systems staff
person.
RECOMMENDATION 34: That Recommendation 20 of the Report of the OTF, “Thatcommon hardware platforms and software packages be identified to facilitate communications andinformation exchange among all churches. We suggest identifying standard hardware, likely to be PCbased systems. We further suggest standardizing on Windows Office products to ensure compatibilityof file exchange. These are initial suggestions; Administrative Services could provide additional levelof analysis to confirm or fine-tune this recommendation. Furthermore, Administrative Services could
also explore vendor discounts (e.g., x% discount from company XYZ),” be denied.
RECOMMENDATION 35: That the technology systems staff person identity common
hardware platforms and software packages to facilitate communications and information exchange
among all churches.

VIII. CONTINUING FUNCTIONSRECOMMENDATION 36: That Recommendation 21 of the Report of the OTF, “That all
responsibilities currently assigned to the General Assembly Council shall be assigned to the Governing
Board of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church,” be denied.
RECOMMENDATION 37: That all responsibilities currently assigned to the General
Assembly Council shall be assigned to the Ministry Council of the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church.
RECOMMENDATION 38: That Recommendation 22 of the Report of the OTF, “That theGoverning Board and the Director of Ministries and Services continue or enhance the long-standing
relationships between the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church in America,” be denied.
RECOMMENDATION 39: That the Ministry Council and the Chief Ministry Officer continue
to enhance our long-standing ecuminical relationships. Especially those between the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church and the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America.
RECOMMENDATION 40: That Recommendation 23 of the Report of the OTF, “Thatthe Organizational Task Force be continued for one additional year in order that individually orcollectively they may be available as a resource during the initial transition period,” be denied.
RECOMMENDATION 41: That Recommendation 24 of the Report of the OTF, “That theGeneral Assembly adopt the transition time frame as specified in this section,” be denied.
RECOMMENDATION 42: That the Ministry Council will develop a procedure in conjunction
with representatives of the institutional boards, for making recommendations of OUO allocations to
the General Assembly, and report back to the 178th General Assembly, so as to continue funding to
the Church’s Institutions. (Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home, Bethel College, Memphis
Theological Seminary, and the Historical Foundation)

IX. HISTORICAL FOUNDATIONRECOMMENDATION 43: That Recommendation 25 of the Report of the OTF, “That theHistorical Foundation be made a part of Memphis Theological Seminary and no longer function as
an independent agency,” be denied.
RECOMMENDATION 44: That the Historical Foundation be recognized as an Institution
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Church and the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America elected by their respective General
Assemblies.

X. OTHER CONCERNSRECOMMENDATION 45: That the 177th General Assembly adopt a no nepotism policy
in regards to future hiring practices. Nepotism is defined as “nuclear family members of existing
denominational employees.” This policy can be overridden by three-fourths vote of the MinistryCouncil, and no current staff will be terminated for this reason.
RECOMMENDATION 46: That current levels of deployment of denominational staff,
commonly referred to as decentralization, be allowed to continue under the direction of the MinistryCouncil.

XI. GENERAL REGULATIONS CHANGESIn order to implement many of our committee’s recommendations, several General Regulations
must be addressed.
RECOMMENDATION 47: That General Regulation A.11. be changed to read as follows:“STANDING COMMITTEE NAMED. The Standing Committees of the General Assembly shall be
as follows: Judiciary, Children’s Home/Bethel College, Memphis Theological Seminary/HistoricalFoundation, Missions/Commission on the Ministry/Commission on Chaplains, Christian Education/
Stewardship, Program Planning, Theology and Social Concerns. Each Board and Agency will makeappropriate annual reports to the General Assembly. The moderator may, with the consent of theGeneral Assembly, appoint such special committees as needed. All General Assembly Committees
are required to hear Advisory Committee representatives and Team Leaders if such hearings arerequested. When a General Assembly Standing Committee is seeking information regarding an issue
dealt with in more than one report it may invite representatives in those agencies to be present at thesame time. Committees shall write out all recommendations verbatim in their reports.”
RECOMMENDATION 48: That General Regulation A.12. be changed to read as follows:“CHANGES AFFECTING THE WHOLE CHURCH. When far-reaching changes in programs
and/or policies are recommended by a standing committee, the committee shall recommend that the
proposals be referred for study by the Ministry Council and the agency affected before they become
final. If serious consequences are discovered, the Ministry Council and the agency affected may delay
implementation until the next General Assembly.”
RECOMMENDATION 49: That General Regulation B.8. be changed to read as follows:“Presbytery moderators and stated clerks shall be asked to assist in the securing of names and data
concerning persons who may be qualified to serve on the Ministry Council, the Advisory Committeesof our Boards and Agencies, and the governing boards of our institutions. The number of names shallnot be less than one for every thousand active members, or a fraction thereof, in a Presbytery. This
file shall be available to the General Assembly for its use.”
RECOMMENDATION 50: That General Regulation D.1.g be changed to read as follows:“The Stated Clerk shall be elected by the General Assembly for a term of four years. The regularterm of office shall begin on January 1 and expire on December 31. There shall be no limit to thenumber of terms to which one individual may be elected. The nominating committee shall makenominations when the Stated Clerk’s term expires. Nominations may also be made from the floor. If
the office becomes vacant, the clerk declines to be re-nominated or is unacceptable to the nominating
committee for renomination, a search shall be conducted by the Ministry Council and a nominee
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unable to serve between meetings of the Assembly, the Ministry Council shall assume the responsibilities
and authorities of the office and arrange for their fulfillment.”
RECOMMENDATION 51: That General Regulations D.2.e.(4) and (5) be changed to readas follows: (4) “Represent the interests of the General Assembly commissions, committees, and task
forces before the Ministry Council.” (5) “Hold, report annually, and distribute as authorized by theGeneral Assembly or the Ministry Council the Contingency Fund and all other General Assembly
Funds not entrusted to the care of a General Assembly Board or Agency.”
RECOMMENDATION 52: That General Regulation F.3. be changed to read as follows:“All agencies of the General Assembly, with the exception of institutions on the academic year, aredirected to close their books as soon after December 31 as possible, but not later than January 31 of
the following year, and deliver 2 copies (letter size) of their report, along with a copy on computer
diskette, if possible, to the Stated Clerk not later than March 15. Reports should be written as concisely
as possible and yet reflect the total work of the agency and signed by two board/executive officers.
Institutions on the academic year shall close their books at the end of their fiscal year and report by
March 15 of the following year. Line item budgets for the forthcoming year shall accompany board
reports. All agencies funded directly from OUO shall submit multi-year program budgets to the
Ministry Council not later than November 1.”
RECOMMENDATION 53: That the General Regulation F.6. be changed to read as follows:“All financial records of monies or securities held by anyone in the name of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church shall be audited by a certified public accountant. The audit shall be sufficientand the records and securities are not to be submitted at the meeting of General Assembly. Two copiesof the report of the accountant are to be delivered to the Office of the General Assembly for review by
the Ministry Council. [Boards and agencies with budget income of $100,000 or less are not required
to have an audit but to submit their books and financial statements to the Ministry Council Audit
Committee annually.]”
RECOMMENDATION 54: That the General Regulation G.1.b. be changed to read as follows:“The membership of the agencies of General Assembly shall be as follows:
The Ministry Council - 15 voting members elected by the General Assembly (3 members from each
Synod with no more that 9 clergy or laity members and no more than 9 members of either
gender) and 6 advisory members (Stated Clerk, Moderator, immediate Past Moderator, and3 youths--ages 16 to 19 when elected). Make up of the Ministry Council should reflect that
we are a Global Church.
Memphis Theological Seminary - 24 members (11 non-Cumberland Presbyterians)
Stewardship, Foundation, and Benefits - 11 advisory members
Christian Education - 9 advisory members
Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home - 15 members (6 non-Cumberland Presbyterians)
Missions - 15 advisory members (2 members from each of the 5 synods, 5 members elected at large,
and no fewer than 6 of either sex)
Historical Foundation - 6 members (1 member from each of the 5 synods and 1 member elected atlarge, no 2 persons shall be elected from the same presbytery and the representatives from the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America)
The Cumberland Presbyterian - 5 members
General Assembly Commissions:
Military Chaplains and Personnel - 3 members
On the Ministry - 9 advisory members
General Assembly Committees:
Joint Committee on Amendments - the members of the Judiciary Committee of the Cumberland
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Presbyterian Church in America.
Judiciary - 9 members (The Permanent Committee on Judiciary of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church will appoint five of its members to function on the Joint
Committee on Amendments.)
Nominating Committee - 10 members
Place of Meeting - The Moderator, the Clerk, and the Director of Women’s Ministries
Unified Committee on Theology and Social Concerns - 8 members
RECOMMENDATION 55: That General Regulation G.1.f. be set aside for this General
Assembly.

XII. RECOGNITION
This committee recognizes that with the elimination of the General Assembly Council, the positionof Executive Director of the GAC is eliminated; therefore, this committee wishes to express its sincere
gratitude and appreciation to Davis Gray for his 14 years of faithful service to the church to this position.
Respectfully submitted,
Committee on Organizational Task ForceREPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PROGRAM PLANNING(Appendix E)
I. REFERRALS
Referrals to this committee are as follows: The Report of the Moderator except Recommendations
1-3 which were referred to the Committee on Missions, Ministry and Military Chaplains; The Report of theStated Clerk except Section VI. Recommendation 3 which was referred to the Committee on Judiciary; The
Report Number One of the General Assembly Council; The Report Number Two of the General AssemblyCouncil, The Report of the Board of Christian Education Section II.E.; The Report of the Board of Missions
Section IV.E.; The Report of the Cumberland Presbyterian Publication Board; The Report of the Placeof Meeting Committee; The Report of the Center Task Force; The Proposed Budgets; The Resolution
from Commissioner Boyce Wallace of Cauca Valley Presbytery Concerning a Special Day of Prayer; The
Resolution on Church Contributions to Our United Outreach; and The Resolution from Commissioner Don
Winn of Nashville Presbytery Concerning a Priority Focus on Personal Evangelism.

II. PERSONS OF COUNSEL
Appearing before this committee were: Ms. Pat White, Editor of The Cumberland Presbyterian;
Reverend Richard Hughes, representative of The Cumberland Presbyterian Publication Board; Reverend
Robert Rush, Stated Clerk; Mr. Davis Gray, Executive Director of the General Assembly Council; Reverend
Tiffany McClung, President of General Assembly Council; Reverend J. David Hester, Mr. Charles Dawson,
Mr. Bob Rutledge, Mr. Thomas Craig, Center Task Force Members; and Reverend Jay Earheart-Brown,
President Memphis Theological Seminary.

III. REPORT OF THE MODERATOR
The committee concurs in the Report of the Moderator and expresses its appreciation to the
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IV. The Report of the Stated Clerk
A. MODERATOR/WORSHIP DIRECTOR
Every commissioner and youth advisory delegate is appointed to serve on one of the committeesof the General Assembly. The newly elected moderator and the worship director have always served oncommittees. Committees are appointed by the retiring moderator prior to the mailing of the preliminary
minutes, in order that commissioners and youth advisory delegates can better prepare for their particularcommittees. When a presbytery endorses a person for moderator, the Moderator and the Stated Clerk attempt
to assign the individual to a committee with a lighter work load and hopefully without any controversial
subjects with which to deal. Both the moderator and the worship director may have to miss part of theirrespective committee meetings due to other responsibilities.
RECOMMENDATION 1: that Recommendation 1 of the Report of the Stated Clerk,“That the Moderator and the Worship Director be exempt from serving on a committee at General
Assembly,” be adopted.
B. MODERATOR 2008
In 2008 the General Assembly will meet in Japan. In consultation with the Director of Global
Missions, Robert Watkins, the Stated Clerk is of the opinion that a moderator should be elected from Asia.
Since we have had a moderator from Japan and Cauca Valley Presbyteries, it would be good if a personfrom Hong Kong Presbytery could be elected.
RECOMMENDATION 2: That Recommendation 2 of the Report of the Stated Clerk, “Thatthe General Assembly go on record as favoring the election of a Moderator from Asia in 2008,” bedenied.
C. CONTINGENCY FUND
RECOMMENDATION 3: that Recommendation 4 of the Report of the Stated Clerk, “That$4,500 designated for the Catechism Committee be moved to Contingency unrestricted funds,” beadopted.

V. The Report Number One of the General Assembly Council
A. OUR UNITED OUTREACH
The committee encourages all congregations to follow the General Assembly Council guidelines to
Our United Outreach Contributions.
RECOMMENDATION 4: That Recommendation 1 of the Report Number One of the General
Assembly Council, “That the 177th General Assembly reaffirm its directive that congregations give
10% of their annual income to Our United Outreach to support General Assembly programs throughits boards and agencies and reaffirm the need for presbyteries to work with congregations to promote
Our United Outreach,” be adopted.
STATED CLERK’S NOTE: The directive should read that presbyteries are to encourage congregations togive 10% of their annual income to Our United Outreach to support General Assembly programs throughits boards and agencies.

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OUO Allocation for 2008-2009
Board/Agency

Budget 2007

Proposed 2008

Proposed 2009

Bethel College
Children’s Home
Christian Education
Nominating Committee
Board of Stewardship
General Assembly Office
Cumberland PresbyterianPAS
Historical Foundation
Commission on Chaplains
CPRC*
Judiciary Committee
Center Property
Board of Missions
Contingency Fund
Theology & Social Concerns
Memphis TheologicalSeminary
Commission on Ministry
General Assembly Council
Touch the Future
Total OUO
*These are guaranteed.

$202,389.00$85,212.00
322,230.00$4,500.00$312,709.00$182,099.00$96,336.00$41,281.00$88,651.00$9,226.00$44,170.00*$7,950.00$53,307.00$757,430.00$13,334.00$4,784.00$195,005.00$202,389.00$85,212.00$322,230.00$4,500.00$312,709.00$182,099.00$96,336.00$41,281.00$88,651.00$9,226.00$44,170.00*$7,950.00$53,307.00$757,430.00$13,334.00$4,784.00$195,005.00$205,084.00$86,332.00$$326,500.00$4,535.00$316,874.00$184,514.00$97,596.00$41,806.00$89,806.00$9,331.00$44,170.00*$8,055.00$54,007.00$767,510.00$13,754.00$4,819.00$197,595.00$107,851.00$142,470.00$168,493.00*$2,839,423.00$107,851.00$142,470.00$168,493.00*$2,839,423.00$109,286.00$144,360.00$168,493.00*$2,874,423.00

RECOMMENDATION 5: That Recommendation 2 of the Report Number One of the General
Assembly Council, “That the 177th General Assembly adopt the above OUO allocation for 2008 and2009,” be adopted.
B. CHURCH CALENDAR
Recommendation 6: That Recommendation 3 of the Report Number One of theGeneral Assembly Council, “That the 177th General Assembly approve the following dates for the
church calendar,” be adopted.

CHURCH CALENDAR 2007-2008
July 2007				
7 Program of Alternate Studies Graduation				 7-21 Program of Alternate Studies Summer Extension School		 30-8/1 Christian Education Consultant Training Event
August 2007		
1-31
				
26
				26-9/23
September 2007			
9				 15-16

Church Paper Sunday (Any Sunday in August)Quarterly Missions Emphasis
Christian Education Season
Senior Adult Sunday
Children’s Home Board Meeting

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16 Christian Service Recognition Sunday
17 International Day of Prayer and Action for Human Habitat

October 2007			 1 - 31
				
7
				
14
				
21

Clergy Appreciation Month
Worldwide Communion Sunday
Clergy Appreciation Sunday
Native American Sunday

November 2007 		Any Sunday
Love Loaf Offering				
4 Bethel College Day
				
4 Stewardship Day
				18 Bible Sunday				
25 Quarterly Missions Emphasis			25-12/24 Advent
December 2007 		Any Sunday
Gift to the King Offering (11/25-12/24)
				
25 Christmas Day/Christmastide (through Jan.5)
January 2008			
6 Epiphany
				
7-8 Stated Clerk’s Conference				 15-17 Ministers’ Conference
February 2008			

3
3
				
3
				 15-16
				
17
				
6
				23-4/20
				
24

Denomination Sunday
Souper Bowl Sunday
Historical Foundation OfferingChildren’s Home Board Meeting
Youth Sunday
Ash Wednesday
Lent Easter
Quarterly Missions Emphasis

March 2008								

Theological Education Sunday
World Day of Prayer (Church Women United)
One Great Hour of Sharing
Palm Sunday
Maundy Thursday

2
7
16
16
20

23-5/11 March of Missions - Easter to Pentecost
21 Good Friday
23 EasterApril 2008				 21-25 National Farm Worker Week
May 2008				
				
				

				
June 2008				
		

2
4-11
4-11
11
11
18
25

May Friendship Day (Church Women United)
Planned Gift Emphasis
Family Week
Pentecost
World Missions Day
Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home Sunday
Quarterly Missions Emphasis

8 Children’s Sunday
5-13 General Assembly
5-13 Cumberland Presbyterian Women’s Ministry Convention

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VI. THE REPORT NUMBER TWO OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY COUNCIL
The committee concurs report number two of the General Assembly Council

VII. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SPECIAL DAYS AND SEASONSRECOMMENDATION 7: That the church take note of the special dates and seasons below.
These 2008 special days and seasons with Christian education significance are: Lent-Easter,February 6 (Ash Wednesday) - March 23; Youth Sunday, February 17; Family Week, May 4-11; Pentecost,
May 11; Children’s Sunday, June 8; Christian Education Season, August 31-September 28; Senior Adult
Sunday, September 14; Bible Sunday, November 16; Advent-Christmas in Home and Church, November
30 - December 25.
The 176th General Assembly approved the following dates for the remainder of 2007: Christian
Education Season, August 26-September 30; Senior Adult Sunday, September 9; Bible Sunday, November
18; Advent-Christmas in Home and Church, December 2-25.
Dates for other Christian Education events in 2008 are: Souper Bowl Sunday, February 3; CPYC,
July 13-18; Consultant Training Event, July 30 - August 1.
Events still to be held in 2007 are CPYC, July 7-12; the Presbyterian Youth Triennium, July 17-22;
and the Consultant Training Event, October 26-28.

VIII. Board of Missions SPECIAL DAYSRECOMMENDATION 8: That the church take note of the special dates below.
1. Quarterly Missions Emphasis: the fourth Sunday of the second month in each quarter:
February 24, May 25, August 24 and November 23
2. One Great Hour of Sharing: Palm Sunday - March 16
3. March of Missions: Easter to Pentecost - March 23 - May 11
4. National Farm Worker Week: last full week of April - April 21-25
5. World Mission Day: Pentecost Sunday - May 11
6. Christian Service Recognition Sunday and International Day of Prayer and Action for
Human Habitat: third Sunday in September - September 21
7. Native American Sunday: fourth Sunday in October - October 26
8. Love Loaf Program: a Sunday in November
9. Gift to the King: a Sunday in Advent

IX. REPORT OF THE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN PUBLICATIONBOARD
The committee concurs in the report of the Cumberland Presbyterian Publication Board.
RECOMMENDATION 9: That Recommendation 1 of the Cumberland Presbyterian
Publication Board, “That Sessions be encouraged to establish a group plan to provide the magazine
for their members in one of the following ways: (1) The church budget include funds to provide
the magazine for every family, (2) The church budget include funds to provide the magazine forevery elder and church leader, or (3) the session designate a person to receive individual checks frommembers and provide the names, addresses, and payment in one check to encourage members to
subscribe and to establish a group plan that enables members to receive the magazine at a reduced
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X. REPORT OF THE PLACE OF MEETING COMMITTEE
The committee concurs in the report of the Place of Meeting Committee.

XI. the Report Number Two of the Center Task Force
We have learned from the Center Task Force that the 8383 Wolf Lake Drive Property has beenleased to another organization and is no longer available. Therefore, the section on 8383 Wolf Lake Drive
and Recommendation 1 are no longer valid.
Recommendation 10: That Recommendation 1 of Report Number Two of the Center
Task Force, “That the above plan for financing be approved,” be denied.
The committee is deeply concerned about the remaining debt on the center properties. It hascome to our attention that the debt on the Warren property has been outstanding for over 27 years. It isthe committees hope that paying off the Warren building indebtedness would encourage congregations toenthusiastically embrace Recommendation 14 below.
Recommendation 11: That Recommendation 2 of Report Number Two of the Center
Task Force, “That this postponement of paying off center indebtedness be approved,” be denied.
RECOMMENDATION 12: That the proceeds from the sale of the Warren building be used
to pay the existing loan back to the endowment fund.
RECOMMENDATION 13: That we encourage the General Assembly to pay the maintenancedebt as soon as possible.
RECOMMENDATION 14: That Recommendation 3 of Report Number Two of the Center
Task Force, “That this General Assembly join the 2005 and 2006 General Assemblies in strongly
encouraging all churches to move forward swiftly in challenging the local churches to give $100 per
active member to the Center re-location effort, be adopted

XII. LINE ITEM BUDGETS
The committee reviewed the line item budgets and noted that the General Assembly Council
Budget was not included.

XIII. RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION ON CHURCH CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR UNITED OUTREACH
It was the opinion of the Joint Committees, Program Planning and Memphis TheologicalSeminary/Historical Foundation, after conversations with Doctor Daniel J. Earheart-Brown, President,
Memphis Theological Seminary and based upon Dr. Brown’s representation that these actions were notofficially being condoned, that the Seminary was not promoting “alternative lifestyles for Cumberland
Presbyterian students” nor “promoting theological doctrines that are in direct conflict with the Word ofGod.”
RECOMMENDATION 15: That the resolution pertaining to church contributions to Our
United Outreach which states:“WHEREAS, certain churches in the Covenant Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
cannot support the Memphis Theological Seminary in its acceptance of alternative lifestyles and in its
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therefore resolved through much prayer and deliberation that supporting the Memphis TheologicalSeminary with financial contributions is contrary both to the Will of God for their churches, and to
the Commandments of the Word of God: Attached hereto and incorporated herein is the Resolution
to the Covenant Presbytery, Meeting with the Bethal Congregation in Kevil, Kentucky, April 1, 2006,
as copied from the official minutes of said meeting; andWHEREAS, church contributions to Our United Outreach are in turn used to support the Memphis
Theological Seminary; andWHEREAS, Pursuant to § G(1)(e) of the General Regulations of the General Assembly of the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church, “No member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church whosechurch does not support Our United Outreach shall be elected to any board or agency”; andWHEREAS, churches are now placed in the untenable position of being coerced into compromising
their spiritual principles by supporting the Memphis Theological Seminary through contributions
to Our United Outreach in order to have representation on the boards and agencies of the General
Assembly; andWHEREAS, churches should be provided with the option of making contributions to Our United
Outreach with directions that no part of said contribution be used for the support of the Memphis
Theological Seminary; andWHEREAS, said contributions should be determined to satisfy the eligibility requirement of § G(1)(e) of the General Regulations for being elected to serve on boards and agencies of the General
Assembly; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that churches shall have the option of making contributions to Our United Outreachwith directions that no part of said contributions be used for the support of the Memphis TheologicalSeminary; and be it further
RESOLVED, that Our United Outreach shall comply with the directions of the churches with regard
to said contributions; and be it further
RESOLVED, that contributions from churches made in the above-stated manner shall satisfy theeligibility requirement of supporting Our United Outreach pursuant to § G(1)(e) of the General
Regulations of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church for being elected toserve on boards and agencies of the General Assembly.
																					

Respectfully submitted,
Eddie J. Minton, Elder Commissioner
Covenant Presbytery,” be denied.

Furthermore, the Resolution brought to our attention Section G(1)(e) of the General Regulations of
the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church is injust in that it denies full representation ofchurches on the boards and agencies of the General Assembly. Accordingly, the following Recommendation
is made:RECOMMENDATION 16: That Regulation G(1)(e) of the General Regulations of theGeneral Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church be removed.
B. RESOLUTION FROM COMMISSIONER BOYCE WALLACE
RECOMMENDATION 17: That the Resolution From Commissioner Boyce Wallace Of
Cauca Valley Presbytery Concerning A Special Day Of Prayer which states:“WHEREAS, the drug trade in Colombia has recently moved to Buenaventura and has created aviolent situation in communities where we have three mission churches and family members havebeen killed, and
WHEREAS, Cauca Valley Presbytery has set aside Saturday, July 7, 2007, as a day of prayer forpeace in Colombia and special protection for the Christians in Buenaventura,

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THEREFORE, be it resolved that General Assembly ask all our churches to join our Colombianbrothers and sisters in this Day of Prayer.
						
						
						

Signed,Boyce Wallace, Commissioner
Cauca Valley Presbytery,” be adopted.

Respectfully submitted,
Committee on Program Planning

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MISSIONS,MINISTRY AND MILITARY CHAPLAINS(Appendix F)
I. REFERRALS
Referrals to this committee are as follows: The Report of the Moderator, Recommendation 1, 2
and 3; The Report of the Board of Missions, except Section I.c. Recommendation 1 which was referred to
the Committee on Judiciary and Section IV.E. which was referred to the Committee on Program Planning;
The Report of the Commission on Chaplains and Military Personnel, The Report of the Commission on the
Ministry, and The Resolution from Don Winn, Nashville Presbytery.

II. PERSONS OF COUNSEL
Appearing before this committee were: from the Commission on Ministry, the Reverend Stephanie
Brown, Executive Director of Ministry and Reverend Glenda Melson, Commission Representative to the177th General Assembly; the Reverend Don Winn; from the Commission of Chaplains and the Military
Personnel, the Reverend Edward T. Brogan, Director of the Presbyterian Council for Chaplains and Military
Personnel; from the Board of Missions the Reverend Michael Sharpe, Executive Director; the Reverend
Robert Watkins, Global Missions; the Reverend George Estes, Evangelism/Church Development; theReverend Pam Phillips-Burk, Congregation/Women’s Ministry; the Reverend Lynn Thomas, Cross Culture
Ministries; Sowgand Sheikholeslami, Communications/Publications; Marjorie Shannon, Administration/
Finance, and Sam Suddarth, Board Representative to the 177th General Assembly.

III. Report of the Moderator
Recommendation 1: That Recommendation 1 of the Report of the Moderator, “That the
Denominational Board of Missions have as a priority reaching the non-Christian and unchurched,”
be denied.
RECOMMENDATION 2: That the Denominational Board of Missions re-emphasize its
priority of reaching the non-Christians and unchurched.
RECOMMENDATION 3: That Recommendation 2 of the Report of the Moderator, “Thatthe Denominational Board of Missions regularly encourage presbyteries and churches to:-Pray for the non-Christian and unchurched each Sunday.
-Intentionally seek out and cultivate the non-Christian and the unchurched for
invitation to Christian discipleship.
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RECOMMENDATION 4: that Recommendation 3 of the Report of the Moderator, “That the
Denominational Board of Missions assist presbyteries and churches by providing or recommending
models for training persons to reach the non-Christian and the unchurched,” be adopted.

IV. REPORT OF THE COMMISSION ON THE MINISTRY
The committee agrees with the report Regarding Lay Certification and Ordination in the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church with the exception of Section 8 and Section 11 bullet point 6 below:
Section 8. Certified Lay Ministry and Ordained Ministers from Other Denominations
In accord with the proposed amendments, an ordained minister from another denomination who
does not meet the educational requirements for ordination in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and
who is not seeking ordination in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, shall be received as a certified lay
minister by the presbytery, on recommendation of the committee on preparation for ministry when thecommittee is satisfied that the person has at least a clear understanding of Cumberland Presbyterian history,
doctrine, and polity. The presbytery’s committee should be careful to judge the qualifications of such aperson in knowledge of the Bible and theology, in character, and in willingness to support the Confessionof Faith and Constitution of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The presbytery may require additional
study as it deems necessary.
Such a person would be required to attend presbytery in keeping with all certified lay ministers, andwould not be eligible to moderate the session.
Section 11. Summary of Proposed Changes• Ministers from other denominations not seeking ordination in our church and without the necessary
educational requirements received as certified lay ministers, pending proper preparation throughthe appropriate presbyterial committee.
RECOMMENDATION 5: That Recommendation 1 of the Report of the Commission on
the Ministry, “That the assembly approve the concepts outlined above regarding lay certificationand ordination; and that the suggested constitutional changes be sent to the joint committee on
amendments to be presented at the 2008 general assembly,” be denied.
RECOMMENDATION 6: That the assembly approve the concepts outlined above regarding
lay certification and ordination with the exception of point 8 and bullet 6 of point 11; and that thesuggested constitutional changes be sent to the joint committee on amendments for preparation of
constitutional amendments to be presented at the 2008 General Assembly.
This committee encourages the Permanent Committee on Judiciary to be aware of culturalconsiderations outside the United States when defining liturgical functions authorized for Licentiates and,possibly, for Certified Lay Ministers.

V. RESOLUTION FROM COMMISSIONER DON WINN
The committee met as a joint committee with Program Planning to hear from Reverend Don
Winn of Nashville Presbytery, concerning the resolution on primary focus on personal evangelism and thecommittee makes the following recommendations.
RECOMMENDATION 7: That the RESOLUTION FROM COMMISSIONER DON
WINN OF NASHVILLE PRESBYTERY CONCERNING A PRIORITY FOCUS ON PERSONALEVANGELISM stating:“WHEREAS, Jesus’ stated mission was to seek and to save the lost; andWHEREAS, Jesus as Head of his church expects his church to join in his mission of seeking andsaving the lost; and426

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WHEREAS, the Cumberland Presbyterian Church was founded with a great commitment to seeking
and saving the lost; andWHEREAS, the Cumberland Presbyterian Church seems to have lost the focus on this mission as
documented by the decline in membership over the past decades; andWHEREAS, this decline has accelerated in the last decade (1997-2006) to more than double thedecline in the previous decade (1987-1996); andWHEREAS, this decline continues to accerlerate even though the church has emphasized startingnew churches and doing cross-cultural ministries with some success; andWHEREAS, the focus on every-member doing personal evangelism has been lost except for a few
congregations; and those who are focusing on evangelism are growing churches; andWHEREAS, the mission of seeking and saving the lost is a church-wide responsibility involving all
the agencies, institutions, presbyteries, congregations, pastors, and members of the church;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that General Assembly set as the church’s priority focus for the
next five years to be evangelism with an emphasis on leading congregations in how to do and to do
personal evangelism that is appropriate to the congregation’s cultural context; andBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each presbytery set aside one day each six months for the next
five years to pray, fast, and review what the Lord would have them do in focusing on evangelism;
andBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that every agency and institution of the church adjust its overall
mission to support this five year priority focus by identifying how it can help the church accomplish
this and report to GA each year of its activities in support of; andBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that every ordained clergy be asked to refresh their training in how tolead a congregation in doing personal evangelism and to lead their congregation in doing evangelism;
andBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the GAC or whatever its replacement report the church’s
progress of this focus to GA over the next five years.
				
				

Signed:Don Winn, Commissioner from Nashville Presbytery,” be denied.

RECOMMENDATION 8: That General Assembly set as the church’s priority focus for the
next five years to be evangelism with an emphasis on leading congregations in how to do and to do
personal evangelism that is appropriate to the congregation’s cultural context.
RECOMMENDATION 9: That each presbytery be encouraged to set aside one day each six
months for the next five years to pray, fast, and review what the Lord would have them do in focusing
on evangelism.
RECOMMENDATION 10: That every agency and institution of the church adjust its overall
mission to support this five year priority focus by identifying how it can help the church accomplish
this and report to GA each year of its activities in support of.
RECOMMENDATION 11: That every ordained clergy be asked to refresh their training
in how to lead a congregation in doing personal evangelism and to lead their congregation in doingevangelism.

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RECOMMENDATION 12: That the GAC or whatever its replacement report the church’s
progress of this focus to GA over the next five years.

V. REPORT OF THE COMMISSION ON
CHAPLAINS AND MILITARY PERSONNEL
The committee read and concurs in the Report of the Commission on Chaplains and Military
Personnel.

VI. Report of the Board of Missions
RECOMMENDATION 13: That Recommendation 2 of the Report of the Board of Missions,“That the General Assembly encourage presbyterial boards of missions to assist local churches andpresbyterial youth fellowships to plan and implement a youth evangelism conference in their own
region, making use of ideas from “The Discomfort Zone,” be adopted.
RECOMMENDATION 14: That Recommendation 3 of the Report of the Board of Missions,“That the General Assembly encourage presbyterial boards of missions and local congregations
to actively seek opportunities to engage in cross-culture outreach and evangelism in their area, topromote sensitivity toward immigrant ethnicities, and to call on staff of the General Assembly Boardof Missions to offer counsel and suggestions for these efforts,” be adopted.
RECOMMENDATION 15: That Recommendation 4 of the Report of the Board of Missions,“That the General Assembly urge presbyteries not presently engaged in new church development torequest assistance from the G.A. Board of Missions to plan at least one before the end of this decade,”be adopted.
RECOMMENDATION 16: That Recommendation 5 of the Report of the Board of Missions,“That General Assembly encourage presbyteries to promote Builders Fellowship by appointing apresbyterial advocate for the program, and that time be set aside at a presbytery meeting for a BF
presentation by the advocate or staff of the Board of Missions,” be adopted.
RECOMMENDATION 17: That Recommendation 6 of the Report of the Board of Missions,“That General Assembly alert presbyteries and congregations to the special opportunities forparticipating in Builders Fellowship, including the Builders Fellowship Church, Builders Fellowship
Sponsor, Builders Fellowship Pioneer, Builders Fellowship Perpetual Member, and Memorial Gifts.”
be adopted.
RECOMMENDATION 18: That Recommendation 7 of the Report of the Board of Missions,“That General Assembly urge congregations, groups and individuals to support new church efforts
through the matching grant program, Quarter Card program, Second Mile projects, and other special
gifts,” be adopted.
We, the Committee on Missions, Ministry and Chaplains, commend the Board of Missions and theCommission on Ministry for their diligence in informing this committee of their work.
Respectfully submitted,
Committee on Missions, Ministry and Chaplains

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
THEOLOGY AND SOCIAL CONCERNS(Appendix G)
I. REFERRAL
Referral to this committee is as follows: The Report of the Unified Committee on Theology andSocial Concerns.

II. PERSONS OF COUNSEL
Appearing before this committee were: Reverend Army Daniels, Cumberland Presbyterian Church
in America and Reverend Steve Mosley, Representative of Permanent Committee on Theology and Social
Concerns.

III. RECOMMENDATIONS
The committee reviewed the paper Greed in America and agree with the Permanent Committee on
Theology and Social Concerns.
Recommendation 1: That Recommendation 1 of the Report of the Permanent Committeeof Theology and Social Concerns, “That the General Assemblies accept this paper as a study paper
and that it be used to initiate thought and discussion within CPC and CPCA congregations,” beadopted.
Recommendation 2: That Recommendation 2 of the Report of the Permanent Committeeof Theology and Social Concerns, “That the office of the stated clerks in both CPC and CPCA makethis paper available to churches through the stated clerks of the presbyteries,” be adopted.
The committee also discussed the movie Amazing Grace.
Recommendation 3: That Recommendation 3 of the Report of the PermanentCommittee of Theology and Social Concerns, “That churches view the movie Amazing Grace and use
it to stimulate thought and discussion within the congregation,” be denied.
The committee is concerned with the numerous environmental and social injustices in the world
and would like ways all churches could work to relieve these.
RECOMMENDATION 4: That the Permanent Committee on Theology and Social Concerns
look at ways to help church work towards healing our world (environmentally and social injustices in
our world) and to also provide resources and means of action for congregations.
Respectfully submitted,
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REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY(Appendix H)
I. REFERRALS
Referrals to this committee are as follows: The Report of the Stated Clerk, Section VI.
Recommendation 3; The Report of the Board of Missions, Section I.c. Recommendation 1; The Reportof the Permanent Judiciary Committee; and The Resolution from Minister Commissioner Reverend Jerry“Butch” Hullander and Elder Commissioner Mr. Bobby Vinson, Tennessee-Georgia Presbytery.

II. PERSONS OF COUNSEL
Appearing before this committee were: Mr. Charles Dawson, Representative of the PermanentCommittee on the Judiciary and Minister Commissioner Reverend Jerry “Butch” Hullander from TennesseeGeorgia Presbytery.

III. CONSIDERATION OF REFERRALS
A. REPORT OF THE STATED CLERK
The 176th General Assembly submitted the Rules of Discipline to the presbyteries for ratification.
The Rules of Discipline have been ratified by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America, but must also
be ratified by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in order to be placed in the Confession of Faith. When
Constitutional Amendments, and/or Rules of Discipline, are referred to the presbyteries, 11.4c requires avote within the first year of the referral. All constitutional changes are adopted when three fourths of thepresbyteries have voted in the affirmative.
The following presbyteries have voted in the affirmative on the Rules of Discipline: Andes,
Arkansas, Cauca Valley, Choctaw, Columbia, Covenant, Cullman, Cumberland, del Cristo, East Tennessee,
Grace, Hope, Missouri, Murfreesboro, Nashville, North Central, Red River, Robert Donnell, TennesseeGeorgia, Trinity, and West Tennessee. Japan Presbytery voted in the negative. The following presbyteries
have not reported: Hong Kong and Liberia.
RECOMMENDATION 1: That Recommendation 3 of The Report of the Stated Clerk, “Thatthe 177th General Assembly affirm that the Rules of Discipline have been approved,” be adopted.
B. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF MISSIONSIn order for the Board of Missions to be approved for the Blanket Tax Exemption of Cumberland
Presbyterian, the following wording must be added to the Board of Missions Charter:“Upon dissolution, all assets are to be distributed to Cumberland Presbyterian Church General
Assembly Corporation. If at the time of dissolution Cumberland Presbyterian Church General Assembly
Corporation: (1) Ceases to exist, (2) Does not accept the distribution or, (3) Is not exempt under 501(c) (3)at the time of dissolution, the assets shall then be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within themeaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal
tax code, or shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government, for a public
purpose. Any such assets not disposed of shall be disposed of by the Court of Common Pleas of the county
in which the principal office of the organization is then located, exclusively for such purposes or to suchorganization or organizations, as said Court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively
for such purposes.”This amendment was (a) recommended by the Board of Directors in its meeting of February 17,
2007, (b) approved by the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in its meeting of June
2007, and (c) duly adopted at a meeting of the Board of Directors on September, 2007.
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Dated September , 2007
Signed: ,President;

2007,Secretary

RECOMMENDATION 2: That Recommendation 1 of The Report of the Board of Missions,“That the General Assembly approve the above amendment to the charter of the Board of Missionsof the Cumberland Presbyterian Church,” be adopted.
C. REPORT OF THE PERMANENT JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
1. Guidelines for Reciprocal Agreement
The Committee concurs in the Guidelines for a Reciprocal Agreement on pages 221-223 of thePreliminary Minutes.
RECOMMENDATION 3: That Recommendation 1 of The Report of the Permanent Judiciary
Committee, “That the General Assembly concur in these guidelines for reciprocal agreements,” beadopted.
2. Concerning Examination of a Minister Changing Presbyteries
RECOMMENDATION 4: That Recommendation 2 of The Report of the Permanent Judiciary
Committee, “That the 1892 and 1988 Advisory opinions to Section 5.6b be rescinded and the following
advisory opinion be substituted,” be adopted.
As part of its responsibility to receive ministers and to exercise oversight of the ministers under its
jurisdiction, a presbytery, may, by negative vote, decline to accept a minister from another presbytery even
if the minister was dismissed from the previous presbytery in good standing. It is advisable for the receivingpresbytery to adopt a procedure for reviewing the application of ministers desiring to join the presbytery.
The presbytery may wish to exercise its review function through an appropriate committee, which may
consider the minister’s calling, temperament, experience, previous service, and other relevant matters. If
the incoming minister is accepting a call to a particular church within the presbytery, the presbytery should
examine the call and consider the relationship as provided in Section 7.06 of the Constitution.
3. Ordained Ministers Desiring to Transfer from Other Denominations
The Permanent Committee on Judiciary was asked to give an opinion on whether an ordained
minister desiring to transfer his/her membership into the Cumberland Presbyterian Church must have acall before the ordination can be recognized. “Digest page 92b, Interpretive, 1993, page 270, in response
to a memorial from Arkansas Presbytery in regard to the status of a minister who desires to have his/her
ordination recognized, but does not meet the educational requirements of 6.43, that the minister has thestatus of a licentiate and the person is permitted only the duties authorized for probationers until received
by presbytery as an ordained minister.”
6.31 “A licentiate shall be ordained only if he or she has a call to a church or to a ministry approvedby the presbytery.” Since an ordained minister coming from another denomination is recognized as alicentiate until the ordination is recognized, a call is essential to recognize the ordination. It is also essential
to allow the presbytery to examine the minister according to 6.32.
Although the person whose ordination is being recognized is not re-ordained, it is essential to propose
the constitutional questions (6.36) which must be answered by a licentiate before being ordained. After thepresbytery has had opportunity to examine the minister, the constitutional questions have been answered in
the affirmative, it is appropriate to declare the minister an ordained minister in the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church. Following the questions in 6.36 the Confession of Faith lists the appropriate statement.
RECOMMENDATION 5: That Recommendation 3 of The Report of the Permanent Judiciary
Committee, “That this opinion be affirmed as a proper procedure in recognizing the ordinationof ministers ordained in other denominations and transferring to the Cumberland Presbyterian
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D. RESOLUTION OF MINISTER REVEREND JERRY “BUTCH” HULLANDER AND ELDER MR.
BOBBY VINSONRECOMMENDATION 6: That the Memorial from Reverend Jerry Hullander and Elder
Bobby Vinson stating,“To the 177th General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church meeting at Hot Springs,
Arkansas:
WHEREAS, certain congregations of the Presbyterian Church, USA (hereinafter PCUSA) havefound and are finding it necessary to sever their relationship with that denomination, and
WHEREAS, the Evangelical Presbyterian Church has been open and intentional in making special
provisions for such churches to consider uniting with their denomination, and
WHEREAS, the Cumberland Presbyterian Church would provide a very close match and a safe
haven for many of these churches, with overwhelming similarities in polity and practice over otherdenominations,
NOW THEREFORE, with great respect for the PCUSA and with no desire to interfere in any
relationship between any PCUSA congregation, session, or presbytery, we memorialize the 177th
General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church to:
1. Direct the Stated Clerk’s office to find ways to reach out to PCUSA congregations that areconsidering making a change in denominational affiliation.
2. Take such steps that would enable our presbyteries to be sensitive to the needs of PCUSA
congregations within similar geographic boundaries.
3. Develop and propose to the 178th General Assembly a provisional system, perhaps similar
to our Cross-Cultural ministry efforts, to make and define a process for those PCUSA churches willing
to become a part of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
					
					
					
					

Respectfully submitted,
Reverend Jerry “Butch” Hullander, Minister Commissioner
Elder Bobby Vinson, Elder Commissioner
Tennessee-Georgia Presbytery”, be denied.

Respectfully submitted,
Committee on Judiciary

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
MEMPHIS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY AND
THE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION(Appendix I)
I. REFERRALS
Referrals to this committee are as follows: The Report of the Board of Trustees of Memphis
Theological Seminary, The Report of the Board of the Historical Foundation except Section III.A.6
Recommendation 4, The Memorial from Hope Presbytery, and The Resolution on Church Contributions to
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II. PERSONS OF COUNSEL
Appearing before this committee were: Reverend Cliff Hudson, Representative of the HistoricalFoundation; Ms. Susan Knight Gore, Archivist of the Historical Foundation; Dr. Jay Earheart-Brown,
President, Memphis Theological Seminary; Ms. Marianna “Molly” Williams, Member of the Board ofTrustees, Memphis Theological Seminary; Memphis Theological Seminary staff members: Mr. John Vaughn,
Director of Facilities and Safety; Ms. Cathy Johnson, Vice President of Advancement; Reverend Thomas
Campbell, Director of the Program of Alternate Studies; and Mr. Davis Gray, Jr., Executive Director of theGeneral Assembly Council. This Committee also met with the Program Planning Committee.

III. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
MEMPHIS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
A. BOARD OF TRUSTEES
1. Expiration of Terms
Trustees Robert Norvell (PCUSA, Jonesboro, AR) and Michael Qualls (CPC, Bartlett, TN) havecompleted three terms and are not eligible to succeed themselves. Stephen Rhodes (PCUSA, Berea, KY)
is completing his second three-year term and has asked not to be re-nominated. Mrs. Bettye Hendrix iscompleting her first term and has asked not to be re-nominated due to her need to care for her mother. Mr.
Robert Tyson (UMC, Holly Springs, MS) and Mr. Don Reeves have been forced to resign from the Board
due to health reasons.
RECOMMENDATION 1: That Recommendation 1 of the Report of the Board of Trustees ofMemphis Theological Seminary, “That the General Assembly express its gratitude to Reverend Robert Norvell, Reverend Michael Qualls, Doctor Stephen Rhodes, Mrs. Bettye Hendrix, Doctor RobertTyson and Reverend Don Reeves for their faithful service to Memphis Theological Seminary and the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church,” be adopted.
B. FACILITIES
1. Long Range Campus Planning
In an effort to promulgate the Board’s long range campus plan for expansion, the Board approveda request to the General Assembly to purchase surrounding properties as they become available.
RECOMMENDATION 2: That Recommendation 2 of the Report of the Board of Trusteesof Memphis Theological Seminary, “That the General Assembly authorize the Board of Trustees ofMemphis Theological Seminary to purchase any residential properties on Roberta Drive or St. Agnes
Drive within the bounds of the MTS Board approved Master Campus Plan, and that the Board of
Stewardship be authorized to provide loans to accomplish these purchases,” be adopted, and a copyof the long range campus plan be filed in the General Assembly Stated Clerk’s Office.
RECOMMENDATION 3: That the 177th General Assembly commend the Board of Trusteesof Memphis Theological Seminary for their vision and long range plans implemented through the
Master Campus Plan.
C. FINANCE
1. Theological Education Sunday
Theological Education Sunday is an important tool in educating Cumberland Presbyterians about
the ministry of MTS and PAS. Sunday, March 2, 2008 has been designated by the General Assembly forthis special Sunday.
RECOMMENDATION 4: That Recommendation 3 of the Report of the Board of Trusteesof Memphis Theological Seminary, “That the General Assembly encourage all Cumberland Presbyterian Churches to recognize Theological Education Sunday by praying for the work of Memphis
Theological Seminary and the Program of Alternate Studies, praying for students who are being
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to the life and health of the denomination, and giving its members, through whatever means the session deems appropriate, an opportunity to make a contribution to the work of theological educationin the Cumberland Presbyterian Church,” be adopted.
D. THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION SUNDAY
The Committee recognizes the 176th General Assembly took action by adopting Recommendation
Seven of the Report of the Board of Trustees of Memphis Theological Seminary, which stated: “That theGeneral Assembly encourage all its churches to recognize Theological Education Sunday by praying for thework of Memphis Theological Seminary and the Program of Alternate Studies, praying for students who arebeing educated through MTS and PAS, educating its members on the importance of theological education to
the life and health of the denomination, and giving its members, through whatever means the session deems
appropriate, an opportunity to make a contribution to the work of theological education in the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church.”
The committee took from this that the General Assembly Council was to develop a plan to recruit
Cumberland Presbyterian scholars and give financial support for their pursuit of teaching degrees; that theGeneral Assembly Council would work with the Memphis Theological Seminary Board of Trustees andAdministrators to ensure that these scholars be recruited as Memphis Theological Seminary faculty members; and that the plan be submitted at the next General Assembly.
It is our understanding that a specific plan has not been developed.
The committee offers the following recommendation:
RECOMMENDATION 5: That the General Assembly reaffirm its action and request that a
specific plan be presented by the General Assembly Council to the 178th General Assembly.
E. PROGRAM OF ALTERNATE STUDIESThe committee recognizes the exceptional work of the Program of Alternate Studies. The committee offers the following recommendation:
RECOMMENDATION 6: That the 177th General Assembly commend the Program of Alternate Studies for its joint work with the Board of Missions in expanding its reach to cross-cultural
students both inside and outside the bounds of the United States.

IV. REPORT OF THE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
A. PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
1. History Interpretation and Promotional Activities		a. The 1810 Circle
		
The Board wished to show appreciation of members who donated to the 1810 Circle andencouraged all who are interested to join.
RECOMMENDATION 7: That the Recommendation 1 of the Report of the HistoricalFoundation, “That General Assembly make congregations aware of the 1810 Circle and encourage
new members to support this endeavor annually,” be denied.
The committee offers the following recommendation:
RECOMMENDATION 8: That the 177th General Assembly, through its minutes andsummary of actions, make congregations aware of the 1810 Circle and encourage church members to
support this endeavor annually.
		b. Presbyterial Heritage Committees/Presbyterial Historians

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A need exists to have all Presbyteries participate in producing a Presbyterial Directory inorder to promote interest in the work of the Historical Foundation.
RECOMMENDATION 9: That the Recommendation 2 of the Report of the HistoricalFoundation, “That each remaining presbytery be encouraged to compile a comprehensive directory of
the congregations within its bounds and that, if possible, these directories include maps, a photographof the church and a brief church history. On Completion, two copies to be placed in the Historical
Library and Archives,” be denied.
The committee offers the following recommendation:
RECOMMENDATION 10: That through the presbyterial stated clerks, each remaining
presbytery be directed to compile a comprehensive directory of the congregations within its bounds
and that, if possible, these directories include maps, a photograph of the church and a brief church
history. On completion, two copies to be placed in the Historical Library and Archives by December
31, 2009, preferatory to the bicentennial celebration of the Church’s birth.
		c. Denomination Day Offering		In support of providing funds to facilitate the presentation of our history to all Cumberland
Presbyterians, the Board expressed its gratitude to all who participate in this special offering.
RECOMMENDATION 11: That the Recommendation 3 of the Report of the HistoricalFoundation, “That congregations be encouraged to have a special offering on the Sunday designatedas Denomination Day to help support the programs of the Historical Foundation,” be adopted.
		d. A Celebration of the Faithful Service to the CPCA
		This committee notes that Recommendation 4 of the Report of the Historical Foundation,“That the CPCA General Assembly encourage members, churches, presbyteries, and synods to participate
in this program,” is not relevant to our proceedings in this committee. It is germane to the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church of America, and therefore it is not to be considered by this General Assembly.
B. HISTORICAL LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES
1. Acquisitions
Special recognition is given to congregations who have sent copies of their session records to theFoundation.
RECOMMENDATION 12: That the Recommendation 5 of the Report of the HistoricalFoundation, “That General Assembly encourage congregations to seriously consider the needfor proper preservation of their session records and to contact the Foundation for assistance,” bedenied.
The committee offers the following recommendation:
RECOMMENDATION 13: That the 177th General Assembly, through its minutes andsummary of actions, direct presbyteries to direct congregations to seriously consider the need forproper preservation of their session records and to contact the Foundation for assistance in exploring
various options for doing this.
C. COMMENDATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. For its work regarding online access to the Historical Foundation’s resources, the committee
offers the following recommendations:

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RECOMMENDATION 14: That the 177th General Assembly commend the HistoricalFoundation for its making numerous resources available on its website that provides an invaluable
and accessible means to research the rich heritage of our Cumberland Presbyterian faith.
RECOMMENDATION 15: That the 177th General Assembly Council develop and implementa unified plan to promote and raise awareness to the resources and services available through the
Cumberland Presbyterian website – “www.cumberland.org.”

V. A MEMORIAL FROM HOPE PRESBYTERY CONCERNING
MEMPHIS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
RECOMMENDATION 16: That the Memorial From Hope Presbytery Concerning Memphis
Theological Seminary which states:“WHEREAS, Memphis Theological Seminary is an institution of the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church, and
WHEREAS, any ecclesiastical institution should be accountable to the Church which it serves andrepresents, and
WHEREAS, the faculty of the seminary bear a great share of responsibility in establishing andenacting policies as well as setting the ethos of the seminary, and
WHEREAS, according to the Faculty and Staff Handbook of Memphis Theological Seminary (sections
4.3.1, , 4.4.3, 4.4.6, and 4.4.7) the current procedure of hiring, advancing and granting tenure tofaculty is based on faculty recommendation, and
WHEREAS, although the Board of Trustees of Memphis Theological Seminary has representation in
the search process (4.4.3,a) they are excluded from the actual selection for recommendation (4.4.3,c.),and
WHEREAS, a structure in which a select group is responsible for their own membership andpromotion, lacks adequate accountability, and
WHEREAS, a minority of Cumberland Presbyterian members of the faculty leaves the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church without sufficient representation in the process of hiring, advancing andgranting tenure, and
WHEREAS, the Association of Theological Schools, an accrediting body of which Memphis
Theological Seminary is a member recognizes that member institutions’ ‘boundaries are set byformal relationships with ecclesiastical authority’ and that these ecclesiastical authorities share in thegovernance of member schools. (Association of Theological Schools, General Standards, 8), and
WHEREAS, the Association of Theological Schools also recognizes that some ‘schools are related to
ecclesiastical bodies in particular ways, and authority is shared by the institution and the ecclesiasticalbody.’ (ibid, 8.1.2), and
WHEREAS, accreditation standards of the Association of Theological Schools only requires that ‘The
faculty should participate in the processes concerning the appointment, retention, and promotion inrank of faculty members.’ (ibid, 8.3.3), and
WHEREAS, additions to search committees and the Faculty’s Promotions and Tenure Review
Committees would not deprive the faculty from participation in the process of appointment, retention,and promotion,

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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the General Assembly direct the Board of Trustees ofMemphisTheological Seminary to revise the Faculty handbook to:		A. include the Moderator and Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church in search committees for new faculty in section 4.4.3.
		
B. have this search committee make a recommendation directly to the president rather
than the faculty and student members only as in 4.4.3.d.
		
C. to include the Moderator and Stated Clerk of the General Assembly and two
members of the Board of Trustees, one being a Cumberland Presbyterian as members of theFaculty’s Promotions and Tenure Review Committee with privileges of voice and vote for the purposeof conducting Rank advancement and Tenure Review evaluations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any changes in these procedures must be approved by theGeneral Assembly.
I certify that the above Memorial was approved by Hope Presbytery at its regular meeting
held on March 17, 2007, to be forwarded to the 177th General Assembly for consideration.
Signed: Elizabeth Letsinger		Stated Clerk
		
Hope Presbytery,” be denied.
The committee offers the following recommendation:
RECOMMENDATION 17: That the Memphis Theological Seminary Board of Trustees be
directed to review critically the process for seeking and selecting new faculty members, and granting
tenure in order to determine how there may be greater representation of Cumberland Presbyteriansin these processes and report their conclusions to the next General Assembly.
Respectfully submitted,
Committee on Memphis Theological Seminary/Historical Foundation

IndexA
About Being Cumberland Presbyterian ................................ 63, 76
A Climate For Learning: Educational Planning
For Your Congregation .......................................................... 79
Adult/Family Ministry ................................................................ 81
Advisory Committees ............................................................... 248
Agencies Of The General Assembly . ......................................... 17
Aguadas .................................................................................... 117
Amagá . ..................................................................................... 116
A Manual For Church Libraries . ................................................ 79
Amazing Grace ......................................................................... 235
American Bible Society .......................................................... 9, 30
Andes Presbytery ...................................................................... 115
Appalachian Ministries Educational Resource Center ............... 92
Appendices ............................................................................... 406
Arkansas Hispanic Probe .......................................................... 105
Armenia .................................................................................... 117
Asian Youth Mission Conference ............................... 82, 101, 113
Assembly Meetings And Officers................................................ 10
Audits . . ....................................................................................... 60

B
Benton/Bryant Fellowship ........................................................ 106
Bethel College .............................................................. 3, 237, 407
Beth-El Farm Worker Ministry ................................................... 93
Bible Quest ................................................................................. 74
Blanket Tax Exemption . ........................................................... 220
Book of Common Worship ......................................................... 83
Border Ministry .......................................................................... 94
Bridges ........................................................................................ 79
Budgets ..................................................................................... 259
Builders Fellowship .................................................................. 107

CCamp Directors Conference . ...................................................... 79
Caribbean and North American Area Council .............................. 9
Cartago . .................................................................................... 118
Casa de Fe y Alaban za ............................................................. 104
Catalyst Church Planting .......................................................... 102
Cauca Valley Presbytery ........................................................... 118
Center Offices ............................................................................... 1
Chaplains And Military Personnel ................................ 7, 205, 226
Cheung Chau ............................................................................ 119
Children in the Sanctuary ........................................................... 77Children’s Home ........................................... .4, 172, 225, 264, 407
Children’s Ministry ..................................................................... 82
Children’s Sunday . ..................................................................... 82
China .. . ..................................................................................... 112
Choctaw Presbytery .................................................................... 97
Christian Education ................................................. 4, 62, 70, 260,....... . ............................................................................ 406, 407
Christian Education Plan Book . ................................................. 79
Christian Service Recognition Sunday ..................................... 110
Christ’s Hope............................................................................. 104
Church Calendar ......................................................................... 60

Church of St. Giles ................................................................... 103
Church Officers . ......................................................................... 79
Church Redevelopment . ........................................................... 107
Clergy Compensation ................................................................. 38
Coalition For Appalachian Ministry ........................................... 92
Cole Church Loan Fund . .......................................................... 144
Commissioners ........................................................................... 24
Commission On Religion In Appalachia .................................... 93
Committee Assignments ............................................................. 26
Committees Abbreviations . ........................................................ 25
Confession of Faith ................................................................... 128
Consultant Training Program . .................................................... 87
Consultations And Seminars ..................................................... 100
Contingency Fund . ..................................................................... 33
Covenant Of Grace: A Thread Through Scripture ...................... 77
Cristo El Sembrador ................................................................. 105
Cross-Culture Church Development . ....................................... 101
Cross-Culture Leader Conferences ........................................... 100
Cumberland Peninsula Community .......................................... 103
Cumberland Presbyterian, The ............................. 4, 191, 225, 267

D
Den-En Mission Church ........................................................... 122
Development of Divorce Recovery ............................................ 81
Dosquebradas . .......................................................................... 117

E
Ebina Shion-No-Oka Church . .................................................. 123
Ecumenical Ministries ................................................................ 92
Ecumenical Stewardship Center ............................................... 128
Elder Training ............................................................................. 63
Election Of Moderator ................................................................ 13
Election Of Vice Moderator . ...................................................... 13
El Rebaño . ................................................................................ 116
El Redil ..................................................................................... 105
El Shaddai ................................................................................. 106
Encounter .................................................................................... 75
Engrossing Clerk ........................................................................ 17

F
Family Gathers For Worship . ..................................................... 76
Fuji Mineyama Mission Point .................................................. 125
Future General Assemblies ....................................................... 228
Future Trends .............................................................................. 42

G
General Assembly Commissions .................................................. 7
General Assembly Commissions And Committees .................. 259
General Assembly Committees . ................................................... 8
General Assembly Council ................................................... 1, 260
General Assembly Office .................................................... 67, 259
General Assembly Officers ........................................................... 1
General Assembly Meeting........................................................ 395
General Assembly Rulings ......................................................... 19
General Regulations . .................................................................. 13

Genesis Fellowship ................................................................... 104
Gift To The King . ....................................................................... 90
Global Missions ........................................................................ 111
God So Loves ............................................................................. 63
Greed In America . .................................................................... 230
Growth Trends .......................................................................... 101
Guidelines For A Reciprocal Agreement .................................. 220

Heartsong Church ..................................................................... 104
Higashi Koganei Church . ......................................................... 123
Highpoint Community .............................................................. 104
Historical Foundation ................................................... 5, 226, 268
Hong Kong Presbytery ............................................................. 119
Horeb .. . ..................................................................................... 116
Hymnals ...................................................................................... 83

Memorial Roll of Ministers ........................................................ 20
Memphis Theological Seminary ............................ 5, 63, 179, 226,....... . ............................................................................. 270, 431
Ministerial Aid Program ........................................................... 166
Ministry, Commission on the . .............................................. 7, 207
Ministry Council ........................................................................... 2
Miniversities ............................................................................... 78
Minutes ....................................................................................... 19
Misericordia (Mercy) Church ................................................... 105
Missionary ................................................................................ 111
Missionary Messenger .............................................................. 109
Mission Education ...................................................................... 97
Missions ................................................................................ 6, 261
Mission Trips .............................................................................. 97
Moderator ................................................................................... 31
Mu Min ..................................................................................... 120

I

N

Ichikawa Mission Point ............................................................ 126
I Have Been Baptized ................................................................. 82
Institute For Peace And Justice ................................................... 81
Insurance Programs .................................................................. 167
Investment Loan Program.................................................... 40, 164
Israel . . . ....................................................................................... 94
Izumi Mission Church .............................................................. 123

Naruse Church .......................................................................... 125
National Farm Worker Ministry . ................................................ 93
Native American Sunday .......................................................... 110
New Church Development . .............................................. 102, 107
New Earth: Christian Resources For The Outdoors Series . ....... 75
Nominating Committee .......................................... 8, 14, 225, 227
North Point . .............................................................................. 120
Nueva Vida ............................................................................... 103

HJ
Japan Presbytery ....................................................................... 122
Jesus Es El Camino . ................................................................. 105
Joint Committee On Amendments ................................................ 8
Judiciary . .............................................................. 8, 220, 227, 429

K
Kerygma ..................................................................................... 76
Kibogaoka Church .................................................................... 123
Korean Provisional Congregations ........................................... 106
Kowloon Church . ..................................................................... 120
Koza Church ............................................................................. 124
Kunitachi Nozomi Church ........................................................ 125

L
La Rosa ..................................................................................... 117
La Virginia ................................................................................ 118
Leadership Education ................................................................. 69
Leadership Referral Services ...................................................... 98
Liberia . ..................................................................................... 113
Living General Assembly Moderators ........................................ 21
Logos .. . ....................................................................................... 77

M
Macau Church . ......................................................................... 120
Making of Disciples Called Cumberland Presbyterian . ............. 62
Manizales .................................................................................. 117
March of Missions .................................................................... 110
Mata De Sao Joao ..................................................................... 124
Megumi Mission Church .......................................................... 124
Memorial From Hope Presbytery ............................................. 258

O
One Family Under God .............................................................. 76
Ordained Clergy Women ............................................................ 95
Organizational Task Force ................................................ 244, 409
Our United Outreach . ................................................... 58, 59, 128

PPark Chaplaincy .......................................................................... 98
Partnership Ministries In The Appalachian Region .................... 92
Pereira . ..................................................................................... 117
Place Of Meeting .................................................................. 9, 228
Plan Book For The Board Of Christian Education:
Presbytery And Synod ........................................................... 79
Planned Giving ........................................................................... 40
Planning Guide for Family Ministry . ......................................... 77
Planning Guide for the Christian Year ........................................ 76
Planning Guide for the Worship Committee . ............................. 76
Presbyterian Council For Media ................................................. 93
Presbyterian Youth Triennium .................................................... 86
Present Word ............................................................................... 75
Program of Alternate Studies .................................................... 101
Program Planning Calendar ........................................................ 80
Program Schedule ....................................................................... 22

Q
Quarterly Memo . ...................................................................... 109
Quarterly Missions Emphasis Bulletin ..................................... 109
Quimbaya . ................................................................................ 118

R

Referrals . .................................................................................. 396
Regional Planned Giving Coordinators .................................... 146
Report of the Center Task Force........................................ 254, 256
Report of the Committee On Missions, Ministry
and Military Chaplains ........................................................ 424
Report of the Committee on Program Planning . ...................... 417
Report of the Credentials Committee ....................................... 406
Report of the Moderator ............................................................. 27
Report of the Stated Clerk .......................................................... 29
Resolutions ................................................................................. 13
Restore My Soul Retreat . ........................................................... 95
Retirement Program .................................................................. 165
Revolving Church Loan Fund .................................................. 144
Rules Of Discipline . ................................................................... 31

S
Sagamino Church . .................................................................... 125
Samaria ..................................................................................... 106
Searchings: For Third Agers Who Are
Seeking Something More ...................................................... 77
Second Mile ................................................................................ 90
Seeing The Face Of God . ........................................................... 78
Senda De Libertad .................................................................... 116
Shatin . . ..................................................................................... 120
Shibusawa Church .................................................................... 126
Small Church And Rural Church Leadership Events ................. 98
Souper Bowl Of Caring .............................................................. 82
Stated Clerk ................................................................................ 15
Statistical Information . ............................................................... 32
Stewardship, Foundation and Benefits .................. 6, 69, 127, 226,....... . ............................................................................. 263, 406
St. Thomas Fellowship ............................................................. 104
Study Guide For The Confession Of Faith ................................. 63
Study Guide For The Proposed Catechism ................................. 63
Sudanese Church ...................................................................... 103

T
Tao Hsien .................................................................................. 120
Theological Education Sunday ................................................. 188
Theology and Social Concerns ............................. 9, 227, 230, 428
These Days . ................................................................................ 75
Third Age Ministry ..................................................................... 81
30-Hour Famine .......................................................................... 82
Tithing ...................................................................................... 129
Touch the Future ................................................................... 41, 46

U
United Board For Christian Discipleship ................................... 85

V
Vacation Bible School . ............................................................... 75
Vision Enablers ......................................................................... 134
Volunteers In Action ................................................................... 99

W
Welcome To The Lord’s Table .................................................... 83
White Stone Korean . ................................................................ 105

Women Candidates And Licentiates ........................................... 96
Women’s Convention 2008 . ....................................................... 95
Women’s Ministry . ..................................................................... 94
Workshop Rotation ..................................................................... 77
World Alliance Of Reformed Churches ........................................ 9
Worship Bulletins ....................................................................... 83
Worship Resources ..................................................................... 83

X
Xilin ... . ..................................................................................... 120

Y
Yao Dao .................................................................................... 120
Young Adult Conference . ........................................................... 87
Youth Advisory Delegates .................................................... 25, 82
Youth Conference ....................................................................... 86
Youth Evangelism Conference ............................................. 97, 99
Youth Ministry ............................................................................ 82
Youth Ministry Planning Council ............................................... 85
Youth Packet ............................................................................... 82
Youth Sunday .............................................................................. 82

Z
Zamora ...................................................................................... 117

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CHURCH CALENDAR 2007-2008
JULY 2007
7
PAS Graduation
7-21 PAS Summer Extension School
30-8/1 Christian Education Consultant
		Training Event
AUGUST 2007
any Sunday26		
26-9/30

Church Paper Sunday
Quarterly Missions Emphasis
Christian Education Season

SEPTEMBER 2007
9Senior Adult Day
15-16 Children’s Home Board Meeting
16
Christian Service Recognition Sunday
17
International Day of Prayer and		
Action for Human Habitat
30
Quarterly OUO Report
OCTOBER 2007
1-31 Clergy Appreciation Month
7
Worldwide Communion Sunday
14
Clergy Appreciation Sunday
21
Native American Sunday
NOVEMBER 2007
any Sunday Love Loaf Offering
4
Bethel College Day
4
Stewardship Day
11
Day of Prayer for People with AIDS		and Other Life Threatening Illnesses
18
Bible Sunday
25
Quarterly Missions Emphasis
26-12/24
AdventDECEMBER 2007
any Sunday Gift to the King Offering
25
Christmas Day
25
Christmastide		(through Jan. 5)
31
Our United Outreach, YE report

JANUARY 2008
6
Epiphany
7-8Stated Clerk’s Conference
15-17 Ministers’ Conference
FEBRUARY 2008
3
Denomination Sunday
3
Souper Bowl Sunday
3
Historical Foundation Offering
6
Ash Wednesday
15-16 Children’s Home Board Meeting
17
Youth Sunday
23-4/20
Lent - Easter24
Quarterly Missions Emphasis
MARCH 2008
2
Theological Education Sunday
7
World Day of Prayer		(Church Women United)16
One Great Hour of Sharing
16
Palm Sunday
20
Maundy Thursday
21
Good Friday
23
Easter
23-5/11
March of Missions
			
Easter to Pentecost
31
Quarterly OUO Report
APRIL 2008
21-25 National Farm Worker Week
MAY 2008
2
		
4-11
4-11
11
11
18
25
25

May Fellowship Day(Church Women United)
Planned Gift Emphasis
Family Week
Pentecost
World Missions Day
Children’s Home Sunday
Quarterly Missions Emphasis
Chaplain’s Memorial Day Offering

JUNE 2008
8
5-13
6-12
		
30

Children’s Sunday
General Assembly, Hot Springs, AR
Cumberland Presbyterian Women’s
Convention, JAPANOUO Quarterly Report