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DOCKET 1 FOR THE 74th STATED MEETING OF NASHVILLE PRESBYTERY 2

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA 3 FEBRUARY 12, 2013 4

MIDTOWN FELLOWSHIP, 12 South – NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 5 6 8:00 a.m. Opening Hymn and prayer 7 8 8:15 a.m. CONSTITUTION 9 Call to Order 10 Quorum report 11 Constituting prayer 12 Approval of minutes – 73RD Stated meeting 13 Adoption of docket 14 15 8:30 a.m. ORGANIZATION 16 Welcome by the host church 17 Recognition of visitors 18 Appointment of special committees: 19 Committee of thanks 20 Others 21 22 COMMITTEE REPORTS 23 24 9:00 a.m. Facilitating Committee – TE Len Hendrix, Chairman 25 Stated Clerk’s Report 26 Approval of commission report 27 Tim Tan, Bridge International 28 David Filson, Christ Presbyterian 29 Financial Report, Treasurer 30 Permanent Committee Nominations – GA 31 Commission Stated Clerk to Approve Subsequent 32

Nominations 33 BCO Amendment Votes 34

2nd Reading of proposed change to Standing Rules on 35 Ministers Without Call. 36

37 10:00 a.m. Leadership Development Committee – TE David Filson, 38

Chairman 39 Action Items 40

Transfer Exam of Rev. Darren Smith, TO Grace 41 Presbyterian Church, Nashville 42

Transfer of Rev. Brandon Addison TO Rocky 43 Mountain Presbytery, Church Planting 44

Transfer of Under Care Candidate Brian Phillips TO New 45

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England Presbytery 1 Ordination Exam of Candidate Dave Burden, Midtown 2

Church 3 Approve Call of Scotty Smith, Asst. Pastor, WECC 4 5 12:00 p.m. SPECIAL ORDER: Lunch on your own 6 7 1:00 p.m. Campus Ministry Committee -TE Tom Darnell, Chairman 8 No Action Items 9 Campus Minister Report 10 11 1:15 p.m. Shepherding Committee – TE Robert Cook, Chairman 12 No Action items 13 14 1:30 p.m. Church Planting Committee – TE Craig Brown, Chairman 15 Action items 16

1. That the current officers remain the officers through 17 2013: TE Craig Brown (Chairman), TE Paul Joiner 18 (Clerk), and TE Tony Giles (Treasurer). 19

2. That TE Nate Shurden, RE Bill Iverson, RE Rex Schnelle 20 be approved as the provisional session for Harvest 21 mission. 22

3. That TE Paul Joiner (Chairman), TE Mike Graham, RE 23 Kim Sokoya be approved as the provisional session for 24 Redeemer Church mission Murfreesboro (TE Paul Boyd 25 – Church Planter). 26

27 2:00 p.m. Mercy & Missions Committee - RE Ken Harmon, Chairman 28 No Action Items 29 Report and Update from Pete Mitchell 30 31 2:30 p.m. Judicial Business Committee – Gif Thornton, Chairman 32 No Action items 33 34 4:00 p.m. OTHER BUSINESS 35 Report of committee of thanks 36 Next Meeting: 8 A.M., 9 April 2013, Redeemer 37

Presbyterian Church 38 39

4:15 p.m. ADJOURNMENT 40 41

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NASHVILLE PRESBYTERY 1 73rd Stated Meeting 2

Grace Presbyterian Church, Cookeville, Tennessee 3 November 13, 2012 4

MINUTES 5 6 After prayer and the singing of “Our God, Our Help in Ages Past,” and a constituting prayer by TE Jim 7 Bachmann, TE Arch Warren called the 73rd meeting of Nashville Presbytery to order. The Moderator 8 asked for a quorum report from the clerk. A quorum was deemed present and the attendance records 9 attached are the official rolls of the meeting. 10 11 The minutes of the 72nd stated meeting were approved. The docket of the 73rd stated meeting was adopted 12 as amended. Guests were introduced to the Presbytery. TE Caleb Cangelosi welcomed the presbyters to 13 Cookeville. 14 15 The Moderator appointed Jeff Wilkins to serve as a Committee of Thanks. 16 17 73-1 TE Tom Darnell opened the report of the Campus Ministry Committee in prayer. He presented the 18 recommendation of the Campus Ministry Committee regarding RUF at Vanderbilt University, and the 19 non-discrimination agreement: 20 Whereas the Campus Ministry Committee, RUF TE Stacey Croft and RUM National Coordinator TE Rod 21 Mays have been open and honest with the Vanderbilt Dean of Students office and various other Vanderbilt administrative 22 leaders in both spoken and written word about the Gospel proclaiming ministry of RUF; 23 Whereas we have solicited the concerns and questions of the churches, staff and elders of the Nashville Presbytery and 24 have represented those concerns and questions verbally and in writing to the Vanderbilt Dean of Students and the University 25 Chaplain whose responses are summarized in the attached document; 26 Whereas the Campus Ministry Committee and Vanderbilt University has approved changes to the RUF 27 Vanderbilt Constitutions including new paragraphs requiring that leaders adhere to the core principles of our confessional 28 standards and providing a method of removing leaders for cause; 29 Whereas we have prayed and deliberated this issue to the full extent of our abilities, considering biblical, 30 ecclesiological, and church unity rationales; 31 We move that the Nashville Presbytery concur with the Campus Ministry Committee’s unanimous approval of 32 Vanderbilt RUF signing the non-discrimination agreement. 33 34 RE Bryce Sullivan came forward to discuss the meetings between the Campus Ministry Committee and 35 Vanderbilt University. Then TE Nate Shurden came forward to discuss further the rationale behind the 36 Committee’s recommendation. The floor was then opened for discussion. The Presbytery allowed a guest, 37 Mr. Jack Bailey, the privilege of the floor during the discussion. During the discussion it was moved, 38 seconded, and passed to extend the debate for another 15 minutes. The Presbytery granted the privilege of 39 the floor to TE Rod Mays and TE John Stone during the discussion. During the discussion it was again 40 moved, seconded, and passed to extend the debate for another 15 minutes. The vote was taken: 44 for the 41 motion, and 11 again. 42 43 TE Tom Darnell invited TE Paul Boyd to come forward to share about RUF at Middle Tennessee State, 44 and his transition to church planting. TE Joey Stewart concluded the report of the Campus Ministry 45 Committee with prayer. 46 47 TE Len Hendrix opened the report of the Facilitating Committee in prayer. He turned the podium over to 48

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the Stated Clerk for his report. 1 2 73-2 The Stated Clerk moved that Presbytery sustain the Commission Report for the Installation of TE 3 Brandon Eggar as the Pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Murfreesboro. It was seconded and passed. 4 5 73-3 The Presbytery received the Financial Reports. 6 7 73-4 The Facilitating Committee acting as a Nominating Committee, presented TE Matt Bradley as the 8 Stated Clerk nominee, RE Jack Watkins as Treasurer, and TE Caleb Cangelosi as the Recording Clerk, 9 beginning January 1, 2013. The motion carried. 10 11 73-5 The responses to General Assembly’s Review of Presbytery Records were approved as follows: 12

a. Substance – General (BCO 13-9.b) No record of review of sessional records. We agree with the exception, 13 and have adjusted our practice after 2011. 14

b. Substance – November 8, 2011 (BCO 13-6) All specific requirements of transfer exam not recorded. 15 We agree with the exception; we handled the transfer incorrectly. The Presbytery voted on November 11, 2012, to receive the 16 minister referred to as we should and would have done on November 8, 2011 – under the extraordinary provisions set forth in 17 BCO 21-4 (since he was coming from the First Presbytery of the ARP, a sister NAPARC denomination). 18

c. Substance – General (BCO 18-2) No record of endorsement of candidate by his session or a record 19 of having been a church member for 6 months under care of the session for candidate. We failed to 20 record it, but it was indeed the case. We will make sure to record these two items in the future. 21

22 73-6 The second reading on Standing Rules 6-10.2 came before the Presbytery. This amendment would 23 add to the end of the sentence “at the first Stated Meeting of every calendar year.” The motion carried, and 24 the Standing Rules have been amended. 25 26 73-7 The Nominating Committee reported. The following men were approved by the Presbytery: 27 28

Mercy & Missions 29 30 Name 31 TE Richard Jennings (2014) 32 RE William McCowan (2015) 33 RE Franklin Wonder (2015) 34 RE Roger Pinkley (2015) 35 Dr. Calvin Johnson (2015) 36 Mr. Shane Bowen (2015) 37 TE Mike Pollard (2015) 38 39 Chairman for 2013 – RE Ken Harmon 40 41

Facilitating 42 43

Name 44 Jack Watkins (2015) 45 46 Chairman for 2013 – TE Len Hendrix 47 48

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Church Planting 1 Name 2 Chairman for 2013 – TE Craig Brown 3 4

Leadership Development 5 Name 6 TE Drew Martin (2015) 7 8 Chairman for 2013 – David Filson 9 10

Campus Ministers 11 12 Name 13 TE Chad Middlebrooks (2013) [replaces TE Larry Ferris] 14 TE Todd Teller (2015) 15 TE Richard Jennings (2015) 16 RE Woody Camp (2015) 17 18 Chairman for 2013 – TE Tom Darnell 19

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22 Name 23 Chairman for 2013 – TE Robert Cook 24 *Committee does not have classes. 25 26

Judicial Business Committee 27 Name 28 Chairman for 2013 – RE Gif Thornton 29 Craig Brown and Gif Thornton nominated from the floor 30 31 The floor was opened for nominations for Moderator. RE John Avery was nominated, and elected. 32 33 TE Caleb Cangelosi and TE Drew Martin gave a presentation on the proposed BCO amendment on 34 intinction. 35 36 73-6 TE David Filson opened the report of the Leadership Development Committee with prayer. He 37 called forward Colin Roberts, who desires to become a candidate for gospel ministry. The Session of Christ 38 Presbyterian Church in Clarkesville, TN, is recommending him for candidacy; he has been a member of 39 that congregation for more than six months. He gave his testimony and sense of call to gospel ministry. 40 This portion of his exam was suspended. He left the room, and the Presbytery voted to receive him as a 41 candidate for gospel ministry. Mr. Roberts returned, and the Moderator asked him the candidacy questions 42 in BCO 18-3. TE Ryan Doyle gave him a charge from I Timothy 6, and prayed for him. 43 44 Examination of Colin Roberts for Candidacy (BCO 18-3) 45 Area Examiner Disposition 46 Testimonials David Filson Received & Approved 47 Membership Requirement David Filson Received & Approved 48 Christian Experience David Filson Approved 49

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Sense of Call (motives) David Filson Approved 1 Constitutional Questions Arch Warren Answered positively 2 Charge and prayer Given 3 Enrollment Stated Clerk Signed 4 5 73-7 TE Filson next called forward TE Ken Leggett, who desires to transfer from the Providence 6 Presbytery of the PCA, in order to be called as an assistant pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in 7 Nashville. After sharing his testimony and Christian experience, he was examined verbally in the following 8 areas: 9 10 Examination of TE Ken Leggett for transfer (BCO 13-6): 11 Area Examiner Disposition 12 Christian Experience David Filson and Court Passed 13 Theology David Filson and Court Passed 14 Sacraments David Filson and Court Passed 15 Church Government David Filson and Court Passed 16 Changes in views of Confessions David Filson and Court Asked 17 Exceptions to the Standards David Filson and Court The court judged the stated 18

difference(s) to be more than 19 semantic, but “not out of accord 20 with any fundamental of our system 21 of doctrine” 22

WCF 21.8; WLC 117, 119, WSC 60-61 – I humbly take exception with the prohibition against recreation on the Lord’s Day. 23 WCF 27.4 – I humbly take exception with this as it seems to go beyond what the scripture requires. I have no problem submitting to the 24 PCA’s practice of only Teaching Elders administering the sacraments. I would just not declare this to be a biblical requirement. 25 WLC 109 –I humbly take exception with the prohibition of art incorporating images representing the incarnation of Christ as a man or 26 symbols used to represent the Godhead. 27 28 Call to particular ministry David Filson and Court Yes 29 Ministerial Obligation (BCO 13-7) Signed 30 Approval of Call David Filson and Court Approved 31 Enrollment Enrolled 32 Installation Commission Will be appointed by LDC 33 34 73-8 TE Filson called forward Mr. Tim Tan, who is being examined for ordination, being called as an 35 evangelist. He was licensed at the April 2012 meeting of Presbytery. Mr. Tan has not been to seminary, but 36 is currently engaged in a thorough system of study with members of the Presbytery. The Presbytery voted 37 unanimously to receive him per the extraordinary clause with regard to his not having a seminary degree 38 and his knowledge of the Hebrew language, because of his unique and providential giftedness in the 39 Chinese language and culture, coupled with the need of his church planting efforts in the Nashville area. 40 The Presbytery then voted to sustain his examination as a whole and to approve his ordination. TE Mike 41 Smith prayed for Tim Tan. 42 43 Examination of Tim Tan for ordination (BCO 21-4): 44 Christian Experience David Filson and Court Passed 45 Bible Content David Filson and Court Passed 46 Theology David Filson and Court Passed 47 Sacraments David Filson and Court Passed 48 Church Government David Filson and Court Passed 49 Sermon David Filson and Court Passed 50

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Exceptions to the Standards David Filson and Court The court judged the stated 1 difference(s) to be more than 2 semantic, but “not out of 3 accord with any fundamental 4 of our system of doctrine” 5

WCF 21.8; WLC 117, 119, WSC 60-61 regarding recreation and commerce on the Sabbath. 6 Call to particular ministry David Filson and Court Passed 7 Ministerial obligation Stated Clerk Signed 8 Approval of Call David Filson and Court Received and Approved 9 Enrollment Stated Clerk Signed 10 Installation Commission: 11 12 The Installation Commission for Tim Tan will be: Jim Bachman, Mike Smith, Kevin Twit, Mike Graham, 13 RE Ken Harmon, RE Bill Iverson, RE Grant Hensley. 14 15 73-9 TE Matt Bradley moved on behalf of the LDC the following amendments to the Standing Rules: 16 That two new-numbered bullets be added to the Shepherding Committee’s responsibilities under 6-10. 17 7. Pastoral oversight of men without call, encouraging them in their pursuit of a call and continued engagement in the 18 life of the Church. 19 8. Meeting with men who are without call at least annually to provide pastoral care. 20 And that a new numbered bullet be added to the Leadership Development Committee’s responsibilities under 6-7: 21 8. Administrative oversight of men without call, according to BCO 13-2.” 22 The motion carried. 23 24 73-10 TE Robert Cook opened the report of the Shepherding Committee with prayer. He moved that the 25 following churches’ minutes be approved with exception of form: Redeemer, Covenant, Christ 26 Presbyterian Nashville, City Church, Grace Presbyterian of Cookeville, Christ Presbyterian Clarksville, 27 Cornerstone, Parish, Christ Community, and Faith Goodlettsville. The motion carried. 28 29 TE Joey Stewart reported on the youth leader training that was coming up in January. 30 31 TE Bing Davis stood for a point of personal privilege to thank the congregation for ministering to his 32 mother. 33 34 TE Jeff Wilkins reported for the committee of thanks, and closed the Presbytery meeting with 35 thanksgiving. 36 37 Respectfully submitted, 38 39 40 41 42 Jack L. Watkins, Stated Clerk 43 44 45 46 47 Arch Warren, Moderator 48 49

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Nashville Presbytery Facilitating Committee Monday, January 28, 2013 9:40 a.m.

Covenant Presbyterian Church, Nashville, Tennessee

Report Attendance and Administration: TEs Len Hendrix (Chairman), Arch Warren, Caleb Cangelosi (Recording Clerk), Matt Bradley (Stated Clerk), Jim Bachmann, Bing Davis and Wayne Herring, and REs John Avery (Moderator), Greg Wilbur, Buz Graham, Patrick Kelly, and Jack Watkins (Treasurer) were present. TE Marvin Padgett and RE Jimmy Couch were absent and excused. After taking prayer requests, Chairman Len Hendrix opened the meeting with prayer. After adjournment, Jack Watkins closed the meeting in prayer. Items Discussed / Actions Taken: 1. A discussion was held concerning RE Jimmy Couch; The committee discussed Jimmy Couch's seat on the FacCom. He and the session of Zion Church are in conflict and he is neither worshipping nor serving in any Nashville Presbytery congregation. The committee decided that he should be removed from his class without replacement. Filling his unexpired term was deferred for future discussion. The chairman will inform RE Couch. 2. The Stated Clerk led a discussion on the November Presbytery meeting docket. 3. The Treasurer presented the financial statements for discussion. Recommendations: 1. That the proposed docket be adopted. 2. That the minutes of the 73rd Stated Meeting be approved. 3. That the Presbytery hear a report from the Stated Clerk. 4. That the Financial Reports be received as information. 5. That the communications received by the clerk be presented to the Court for action, as needed. 6. That the Presbytery hear reports from the ordination, installation, and particularization

commissions, as needed. 7. That the Presbytery authorize the Stated Clerk to appoint any vacant slots for the permanent

committee nominations. 8. That the Presbytery vote on a second reading of the Standing Rules amendment of 6-10 and 6-7:

That two new numbered bullets be added to the Shepherding Committee’s responsibilities under 6-10. 7. Pastoral oversight of men without call, encouraging them in their pursuit of a call and continued engagement in the life of the Church. 8. Meeting with men who are without call at least annually to provide pastoral care. And that a new numbered bullet be added to the Leadership Development Committee’s responsibilities under 6-7: 8. Administrative oversight of men without call, according to BCO 13-2.”

9. That the Presbytery vote on the BCO amendments sent down to the presbyteries by the 40th General Assembly.

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Nashville PresbyteryBalance SheetJanuary 2013

Note: The Report Option to include Open Transactions is selected.Accounts

Assets$41,832.63 1-1000-00 - Main Checking$13,555.27 1-1100-00 - Savings

$55,387.90 Total Assets

Liabilities, Fund Principal, & Restricted Funds

Liabilities$375.89 1-2000-00 - Accounts Payable

$50.00 1-2302-00 - Darfur Crisis Relief

Payroll Taxes Withheld$57.60 1-2070-00 - Withheld Taxes Payable

($84.80) 1-2100-00 - FICA Tax Withheld$9.00 1-2101-00 - Medicare Tax Withheld

$200.00 1-2110-00 - Federal Withholding Tax$181.80 Total Payroll Taxes Withheld$607.69 Total Liabilities

Fund Principal$14,772.18 1-2999-00 - Fund$28,772.41 Excess Cash Received

$43,544.59 Total Fund Principal and Excess Cash Received

Restricted Funds$11,235.62 Total Temporarily Restricted

$0.00 Total Permanently Restricted$11,235.62 Total Restricted Funds$55,387.90Total Liabilities, Fund Principal, & Restricted Funds

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Nashville PresbyterySummary of Restricted Accounts

January 2013 Note: The Report Option to include Open Transactions is selected.

AccountsBeginningBalance Revenue

Restricted RestrictedExpenses Adjustments

Credit DebitAdjustments Balance

Ending

Temporary Restricted$0.00 $0.00$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 1-8100-00 - Future Campus Work $0.00$0.00 $0.00$6,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 1-8105-00 - Future Church Planting $6,000.00$0.00 $0.00$3,017.46 $2,218.16 $0.00 1-8200-00 - Fleming Home Missions Trust $5,235.62$0.00 $0.00$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 1-8210-00 - GA Hosting Account $0.00$0.00 $0.00$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 1-8250-00 - Hurricane Relief $0.00$0.00 $0.00$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 1-8700-00 - Tornado Relief $0.00$0.00 $0.00$9,017.46 $2,218.16 $0.00 Total Temporary Restricted $11,235.62

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Nashville PresbyteryAnalysis of Revenues & Expenses - Detail

April 2012 to January 2013 Note: The Report Option to include Open Transactions is selected.

MTD Actual(This Year)

YTD Actual(This Year)

Annual Budget(This Year)

Annual BudgetRemaining(This Year)

Accounts

Revenues Askings Recieved Churches

$3,500.00$2,500.00 $26,500.00 $30,000.00 1-3000-10 - Askings - Christ Community$3,229.23$3,817.00 $35,770.77 $39,000.00 1-3000-15 - Askings - Christ Pres Nashville

$575.06$0.00 $1,724.94 $2,300.00 1-3000-20 - Askings - Christ Pres Clarksville$0.00$0.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 1-3000-22 - Askings - City Church East

$1,125.00$375.00 $3,375.00 $4,500.00 1-3000-24 - Askings - Cornerstone$11,000.00$0.00 $33,000.00 $44,000.00 1-3000-25 - Askings - Covenant Nashville($2,600.00)$2,600.00 $2,600.00 $0.00 1-3000-33 - Askings - Covenant Tullahoma

$750.00$750.00 $2,250.00 $3,000.00 1-3000-35 - Askings - Faith Pres Goodlettsvil$750.00$0.00 $1,750.00 $2,500.00 1-3000-50 - Askings - Grace Cookeville

($583.31)$83.33 $583.31 $0.00 1-3000-55 - Askings - Grace Nashville($1,576.40)$315.28 $1,576.40 $0.00 1-3000-60 - Askings - Hickory Grove Old Hic

($14,150.00)$0.00 $14,150.00 $0.00 1-3000-65 - Askings - Midtown Fell Nashville$5,000.00$0.00 $0.00 $5,000.00 1-3000-70 - Askings - Parish Pres Franklin

$200.00$100.00 $1,000.00 $1,200.00 1-3000-75 - Askings - Redeemer Dickson($1,500.00)$500.00 $1,500.00 $0.00 1-3000-80 - Askings - Trinity Murfreesboro

$2,205.80$1,103.12 $11,031.20 $13,237.00 1-3000-85 - Askings - West End Nashville$1,050.00$350.00 $3,150.00 $4,200.00 1-3000-95 - Askings - Zion Columbia$8,975.38$12,493.73 $144,961.62 $153,937.00 Total Askings Recieved Churches

Designated Offerings($1,980.00)$316.00 $1,980.00 $0.00 1-4905-00 - Church Planting Support($1,980.00)$316.00 $1,980.00 $0.00 Total Designated Offerings

Other Income($4.60)$0.00 $4.60 $0.00 1-4900-00 - Interest Income($4.60)$0.00 $4.60 $0.00 Total Other Income

$6,990.78$12,809.73 $146,946.22 $153,937.00 Total Revenues

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Accounts

Expenses Campus Ministry Expenses

$1,132.28$0.00 ($632.28) $500.00 1-5125-10 - Committee Expenses-CMC$3,075.50$1,537.75 $13,939.50 $17,015.00 1-5500-10 - Support - Belmont$3,075.50$1,537.75 $13,939.50 $17,015.00 1-5500-11 - Support - MTSU$3,075.50$1,537.75 $13,939.50 $17,015.00 1-5500-12 - Support - Tennessee Tech$3,076.02$1,537.75 $11,863.98 $14,940.00 1-5500-13 - Support - Vanderbilt$3,075.50$1,537.75 $13,939.50 $17,015.00 1-5500-14 - Support - Western Ky

$16,510.30$7,688.75 $66,989.70 $83,500.00 Total Campus Ministry Expenses Church Planting Committee

$1,000.00$500.00 $5,000.00 $6,000.00 1-5100-20 - Church Planter Support - BG$1,500.00$750.00 $7,500.00 $9,000.00 1-5100-21 - Church Planter Support - Tudor

($12,000.00)$14,000.00 $14,000.00 $2,000.00 1-5100-22 - Church Planter Support - Redee($2,000.00)$3,500.00 $8,000.00 $6,000.00 1-5100-23 - Church Planter Support - Pac Bri

$1,000.00$500.00 $5,000.00 $6,000.00 1-5100-24 - Church Planter Support - S. Poin$20,759.25$0.00 $9,240.75 $30,000.00 1-5100-25 - Church Planter Support - Networ$15,661.00$0.00 ($13,861.00) $1,800.00 1-5125-20 - Committee Expenses-CPC

$0.00$0.00 $1,200.00 $1,200.00 1-5325-20 - MNA Assessment$25,920.25$19,250.00 $36,079.75 $62,000.00 Total Church Planting Committee

Facilitating Committee$288.96$0.00 $71.04 $360.00 1-5125-30 - Committee Expenses-FAC$82.65$131.50 $1,357.35 $1,440.00 1-5140-30 - Database Maint

$300.00$0.00 $0.00 $300.00 1-5275-30 - Meetings - Meals - FC$79.82$0.00 $280.18 $360.00 1-5300-30 - Miscellaneous - FC

$257.78$342.22 $342.22 $600.00 1-5375-30 - Office Expense$97.48$0.00 $22.52 $120.00 1-5400-30 - Postage & Delivery$0.00$0.00 $800.00 $800.00 1-5425-30 - PresWIC

$425.99$0.00 $774.01 $1,200.00 1-5450-30 - Stated Clerk's Conference$1,400.00$400.00 $5,800.00 $7,200.00 1-5475-30 - Stipend - Clerk($200.00)$400.00 $1,600.00 $1,400.00 1-5476-30 - Stipend-Recording Clerk

$111.60$0.00 $334.80 $446.40 1-5510-30 - Tax - Payroll FICA$26.10$0.00 $78.30 $104.40 1-5511-30 - Tax - Payroll - Medicare

$360.06$99.99 $119.94 $480.00 1-5525-30 - Technology - Clerk$120.00$0.00 $0.00 $120.00 1-5550-30 - Telephone($44.00)$56.00 $524.00 $480.00 1-5575-30 - Web Site

$3,306.44$1,429.71 $12,104.36 $15,410.80 Total Facilitating Committee Leadership Development

$600.00$0.00 $0.00 $600.00 1-5125-40 - Committee Expense-LDC$600.00$0.00 $0.00 $600.00 Total Leadership Development

Mercy & Missions$1,000.00$0.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 1-5125-45 - Committee Expenses - MM

$500.00$0.00 $500.00 $1,000.00 1-5175-45 - Events - MM$3,096.00$0.00 $2,000.00 $5,096.00 1-5205-45 - Global Discipleship/Eqipping($500.00)$0.00 $500.00 $0.00 1-5300-45 - Miscellaneous - MM$2,200.00$0.00 $0.00 $2,200.00 1-5560-45 - Urban Missions & Mercy Devel$6,296.00$0.00 $3,000.00 $9,296.00 Total Mercy & Missions

Shepherding Committee$1,000.00$0.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 1-5125-50 - Committee Expenses-SHP$1,000.00$0.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 Total Shepherding Committee

$53,632.99$28,368.46 $118,173.81 $171,806.80 Total Expenses

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Accounts

($46,642.21)($15,558.73) $28,772.41 ($17,869.80)Net Total

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PRESBYTERY NOMINEE BIOGRAPHICAL FORM MUST BE POSTMARKED BY FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Late forms will not be accepted.

STEP ONE: Presbytery Stated Clerk completes section A and forwards form to Nominee. STEP TWO: Nominee completes sections B, C, D and returns form to PCA Stated Clerk.

SECTION A

Nominee: TE RE Deacon Name: ______________________________________ Committee for which he is nominated: _________________________________________ Presbytery ________________________ Date approved by Presbytery: ___________ Signed: __________________________________________________________________

Stated Clerk or Presbytery Representative

SECTION B INSTRUCTIONS (failure to follow these guidelines will disqualify your nomination): Completely fill out sections B, C and D. Section B and C do not have to be typed, but any printing must be neat.

Section D must be typed or computer-generated. You are encouraged (but not required) to include a letter of recommendation,

from any Teaching or Ruling Elder in your Presbytery. The letter must be limited to one typed or computer-generated page and must be submitted together with this form to:

PCA Stated Clerk 1700 North Brown Road, Suite 105

Lawrenceville, GA 30043-8143

Faxes maybe sent to fax #: 678-825-1031. PDF files may be e-mailed to [email protected].

Nominee’s name as it should appear in official documents: _________________________ “Goes by” name as you would prefer to be called: ________________________________ Nominee’s address ________________________________________________________ City ________________________________ State __________ Zip _________________ Home phone (____) _________________ Work phone (____) _____________________ Fax (_____)_________________________ E-Mail _______________________________

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SECTION C Committee/Agency _______________ TE RE DE Name ____________________________ As it should appear on official documents

Presbytery______________________ Occupation _____________________________________ Nominee’s Church and City _______________________________________________________

SECTION D This section must be typed or computer-generated in no less than 10-point font or the form will not be accepted. Include any information you wish the GA Nominating Committee to consider, including (but not limited to) past and present service on Presbytery and GA committees, education, vocational experience, and other pertinent information. Your comments must fit within this box – additional biographical material will not be considered.

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2012-2013 BCO AMENDMENTS SENT DOWN TO PRESBYTERIES

BY THE 40th GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR VOTING, and for ADVICE AND CONSENT

[NOTE: Additions indicated by underlining; deletions by strike-through.]

ITEM 1: Amend BCO 19-2 by adding sections lettered "e" and "f,” as follows:

e. While our Constitution does not require the applicant’s affirmation of every statement and/or proposition of doctrine in our Confession of Faith and Catechisms, it is the right and responsibility of the Presbytery to determine if the applicant is out of accord with any of the fundamentals of these doctrinal standards and, as a consequence, may not be able in good faith sincerely to receive and adopt the Confession of Faith and Catechisms of this church as containing the system of doctrine taught in the Holy Scriptures (cf. BCO 19-3, Q.2).

f. Therefore, in examining an applicant for licensure, the Presbytery shall inquire not only into the candidate’s knowledge and views in the areas specified above, but also shall require the candidate to state the specific instances in which he may differ with the Confession of Faith and Catechisms in any of their statements and/or propositions. The court may grant an exception to any difference of doctrine only if in the court’s judgment the applicant’s declared difference is not out of accord with any fundamental of our system of doctrine because the difference is neither hostile to the system nor strikes at the vitals of religion."

(Note the word "applicant" is used to be consistent with the language of BCO 19.)

Grounds: The BCO currently requires a candidate for ordination to state specific instances in which he may differ with the Confession of Faith and the Catechisms (BCO 21-4.f) in connection with receiving and adopting the Confession of Faith and the Catechisms as containing the system of doctrine taught in the Holy Scriptures (BCO 21-5). Similarly, when a man is licensed to preach, he receives and adopts the Confession of Faith and the Catechisms (BCO 19-3). The Overture makes consistent the treatment of “exceptions” or “scruples” to the Westminster Standards, by adding the same language used in BCO 21 to BCO 19.

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ITEM 2 [to be voted on as a unit]: Amend BCO 20-3, 24-2, and 25-4 as follows:

20-3. When a congregation is convened for the election of a pastor it is important that they should elect a minister or ruling elder of the Presbyterian Church in America to preside, but if this be impracticable, they may elect any male member of that church.

24-2. The pastor is, by virtue of his office, moderator of congregational meetings. If there is no pastor, the Session shall appoint one of their number to call the meeting to order and to preside until the congregation shall elect their presiding officer, who may be a minister or ruling elder of the Presbyterian Church in America or any male member of that particular church.

25-4. The pastor shall be the moderator of congregational meetings by virtue of his office. If it should be impracticable or inexpedient for him to preside, or if there is no pastor, the Session shall appoint one of their number to call the meeting to order and to preside until the congregation shall elect their presiding officer, who may be a minister or ruling elder of the Presbyterian Church in America, or any male member of that particular church.

Grounds: These changes correct the oversight in the BCO that does not provide for ruling elders to moderate a congregational meeting of a congregation other than their own. Congregations should be permitted to choose a ruling elder to moderate a congregational meeting in the absence of the pastor, especially since ruling elders often have experience in this area, and moderate Presbytery meetings and General Assembly.

ITEM 3 Amend BCO 42-4 as follows:

42-4. Notice of appeal may be given the court before its adjournment. Written notice of appeal, with supporting reasons, shall be filed by the appellant with both the clerk of the lower court and the clerk of the higher court, within thirty (30) days following the meeting of the court of notification of the last court’s decision. Notification shall be deemed to have occurred on the day of mailing (if certified, registered or express mail of a national postal service or any private service where verifying receipt is utilized), the day of hand delivery, or the day of confirmed receipt in the case of e-mail or facsimile. Furthermore, compliance with such requirements shall be deemed to have been fulfilled if a party cannot be located after diligent inquiry or if a party refuses to accept delivery. No attempt should be made to circularize the courts to which appeal is being made by either party before the case is heard.

Grounds: The change provides a bright line for when the clock begins for the filing of an appeal. Rather than having the clock begin potentially before notification of a court’s decision becomes available to an appellant, the clock begins in relation to notification of the decision. Provision is made for various forms of proof of notification, with language adapted from OMSJC 18:10.

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43-2. A complaint shall first be made to the court whose act or decision is alleged to be in error. Written notice of complaint, with supporting reasons, shall be filed with the clerk of the court within thirty (30) sixty (60) days following the meeting of the court.

Grounds: The change provides for a time frame for filing complaints with the court of original jurisdiction that allows for variances in how quickly a person is informed of a court’s decision, variances in a person’s level of familiarity with the Rules of Discipline, and time to have questions answered about a court’s action before filing an official complaint. At the same time, sixty days does not present an undue burden on courts.


43-3. If, after considering a complaint, the court alleged to be delinquent or in error is of the opinion that it has not erred, and denies the complaint, the complainant may make complaint to the next higher court. If the court fails to consider the complaint by or at its next stated meeting, the complainant may make complaint to the next higher court. Written notice of complaint, together with supporting reasons, shall be filed with both the clerk of the lower court and the clerk of the higher court within thirty (30) days following the meeting of the lower court of notification of the last court’s decision. Notification shall be deemed to have occurred on the day of mailing (if certified, registered or express mail of a national postal service or any private service where verifying receipt is utilized), the day of hand delivery, or the day of confirmed receipt in the case of e-mail or facsimile. Furthermore, compliance with such requirements shall be deemed to have been fulfilled if a party cannot be located after diligent inquiry or if a party refuses to accept delivery.

Grounds: The change provides a bright line for when the clock begins for the filing of a complaint with a next higher court. Rather than having the clock begin potentially before notification of a court’s decision becomes available to a complainant, the clock begins in relation to notification of the decision. Provision is made for various forms of proof of notification, with language adapted from OMSJC 18:10.

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ITEM 6 Amend BCO 58-5 by adding a final sentence after the words, “While the minister is repeating these words, let him give the cup.” (bold and underlined for addition):

As Christ has instituted the Lord’s Supper in two sacramental actions, the communicants are to eat the bread and drink the cup in separate actions.

Grounds 1. While some have argued that BCO 58-5 clearly prohibits the practice of intinction, it is

apparent that a number of PCA churches would benefit from language that is even clearer. 2. The practice of intinction conflates the sacrificial imagery of Jesus Christ’s body and

blood signified in the sacramental elements. Our confessional standards (WCF 29-3 and WLC 169) make it clear that the elements of bread and wine are to be given and received in separate actions. Nevertheless, there are those practicing intinction, who believe that they are not in violation of the Standards. Adding the additional paragraph to BCO 58-5 provides necessary clarity.

3. The Scriptures teach that the sacramental actions are to be performed according to what Paul received directly from Christ and delivered to the church (1 Cor. 11:1-2, 23-25).

4. The practice of intinction is contrary to Jesus’ command, “Drink from it, all of you” (Matthew 26:27).

5. One must eat the bread and drink the cup to “proclaim the Lord’s death…” (1 Cor. 11:26). 6. The sacramental actions, being specified by Christ’s commands, are not left to the

prerogative of the church.

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Report of the Leadership Development Committee to

Nashville Presbytery November 2012

The Leadership Development Committee held a regularly stated meeting, Jan 29th, 2013, 6:00-10:00pm, at CPC-Nashville. The report for the meeting is as follows:

LDC reports the following to Nashville Presbytery:

1) LDC interviewed Darren Smith, who has been called by the session of Grace Presbyterian, Nashville as an assistant pastor for youth ministry.

2) LDC conducted the ordination exam of Dave Burden.

LDC recommends the following actionable items:

1) That Nashville Presbytery approve the transfer of Darren Smith from Illiana Presbytery and approve his call as assistant pastor at Grace PCA, Nashville.

2) That NP ordain licentiate Dave Burden and approve his call as pastor at Mid-Town. 3) That NP transfer the under care status of Brian Phillips to New England Presbytery. 4) That NP transfer Brandon Addison to Rocky Mountain Prebytery.

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NASHVILLE PRESBYTERY CAMPUS MINISTRY COMMITTEE Covenant PCA January 7, 2013

Minutes Committee Members Present: TE Tom Darnell, TE Chad Middlebooks, TE Richard Jennings, RE Woody Camp and RE Bryce

Sullivan Campus Ministers Present: TE Paul Boyd, TE Kevin Twit, TE Jeff Wilkins, and TE Stacey Croft The meeting was opened with prayer. Prayer requests were offered by committee members and each of the campus ministers reported on their budget, ministry and prayer requests. A season of prayer was entered into. MSP to adopt the docket. CMC meeting dates for 2013 were reviewed: Mar 11, Aug 12, and Nov 4 MSP to approve the minutes of 11/5/12. MSP to approve the email acclamation (from 12/18/12 – 1/213) to recommend Sam Taafe be called to be the campus minister in Middle Tennessee State University beginning at the end of the current semester. There as a brief discussion of the search for a campus minister at Tennessee State University. MSP to adjourn. The meeting was closed in prayer. Respectively Submitted, Tom Darnell Chairman

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE NASHVILLE PRESBYTERY

1. Hear a report from a campus minister and pray him and his ministry.

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Shepherding Committee Report January 31, 2013

Minutes from the November 29, 2012 meeting

• We are continuing to pursue Scott Roley with the hope that further reconciliation will take place between he and Christ Community Church.

• Discussed how we as a committee can more effectively come along side of

members of presbytery going through difficult situations.

• Continue to pursue updates on members ministering out of bounds

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CHURCH PLANTING COMMITTEE MEETING January 29, 2013

Present: TE Tony Giles, TE Paul Joiner, TE Craig Brown, and TE Paul Boyd

Meeting called to order by TE Craig Brown with a brief devotion from Isaiah 6, and then with prayer.

The docket was approved.

MSP That the current officers remain the officers through 2013: TE Craig Brown (Chairman), TE Paul Joiner (Clerk), and TE Tony Giles (Treasurer).

CHURCH PLANT REPORTS TE Paul Boyd gave an update on the work of Redeemer Church Murfreesboro. They have had their first Bible study and have outgrown their original meeting place. They will start meeting in the YMCA.

TE Tony Giles and TE Paul Boyd gave an update on Southpointe.

An update was given about Harvest Nashville and TE Nathan Tutor.

MSP TE Nate Shurden, RE Bill Iverson, RE Rex Schnelle be approved as the provisional session for Harvest Nashville. Action: Craig Brown will communicate this to Nate Shurden.

FINANCIAL REPORT TE Tony Giles gave the financial report

MSP That presbytery releases the budgeted money for Redeemer Church Murfreesboro.

MSP That the Committee will pay half of the fee for J. Hager’s MNA Assessment up to $1100.

NETWORK REPORT TE Craig Brown gave an update on the Church Planting Network. TE Craig Brown, Dr. Tom Wood, and TE Randy Draughn assessed that the Network was good, but not great. It was agreed that the church planters need to be more involved in the development of the Network.

TE Craig Brown will contact Tom Wood about his fees.

NEW BUSINESS MSP TE Paul Joiner (Chairman), TE Mike Graham, RE Kim Sokoya be approved as the provisional session for Redeemer Church Murfreesboro (TE Paul Boyd – Church Planter).

MSP That a $1000 a month distribution of the Fleming Trust be given to Redeemer Murfreesboro, and the remaining $3000 be given to Pacific Bridge.

The meeting was closed in prayer at 9:25 am.

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Recommendations to Nashville Presbytery Church Planting Committee

February 12, 2013

That the current officers remain the officers through 2013: TE Craig Brown (Chairman), TE Paul Joiner (Clerk), and TE Tony Giles (Treasurer).

That TE Nate Shurden, RE Bill Iverson, RE Rex Schnelle be approved as the provisional session for Harvest mission.

That TE Paul Joiner (Chairman), TE Mike Graham, RE Kim Sokoya be approved as the provisional session for Redeemer Church mission Murfreesboro (TE Paul Boyd – Church Planter).

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Nashville Presbytery Mercy and Missions Committee February 12, 2013 Mission Statement: To enthusiastically respond to the call of following Jesus by serving the member churches of the Nashville Presbytery PCA and her fellow members by identifying, communicating, and facilitating mercy and mission opportunities at home and abroad. Through this effort it is the desire of this committee that the very fabric of the Nashville Presbytery be strengthened and her member churches know more fully the love of Christ in a real and tangible way (John 12:26; 1 John 3:16-‐18) Mercy and Missions Committee Purpose: The purpose of the Mercy and Missions Committee according to our Standing Rules is to provide leadership to our Presbytery and her member churches in the area of mercy and missions. Specifically, the Committee shall be responsible for the following:

1. Offering support and encouragement to missionaries sent out from our Presbytery and her member churches 2. Serving as a liaison between Mission to the World (MTW) and our Presbytery and promoting world ministry of the

Presbyterian Churches in America within our Presbytery. 3. Finding creative and practical ways to assist the member churches in our Presbytery in strengthening their ministries

of mercy and missions 4. Developing and implementing a plan to insure that our Presbytery and her member churches make a strong timely

response to disasters locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Mercy and Mission Meeting Notes: Members of the committee met to discuss ways that we might serve our Presbytery more effectively, especially as it relates to Standing Rule # 3 above. The following suggestions were made by committee members:

1. See how we can use the Presbytery Website to better communicate with each other on mercy and mission opportunities going on at each member church.

2. Develop a mercy and mission contact list from each of our member churches. The list would be comprised of those who are primarily heading up the mercy & mission effort at the church.

3. Look for opportunities to help disciple our leaders & congregation in the biblical calling of the church to missions and mercy

4. Petrie and Ruth Mitchell, MTW Missionaries serving in France Nashville Presbytery Missionary Care: Petrie and Ruth Mitchell Ministry Update: Introduction: “Pete served as pastor to children and families at Christ Community Church from 1987-‐1990 and during that time Ruth worked as a teacher at Christ Presbyterian Academy. In 1990 the Lord led the Mitchell’s to join the MTW church-‐planting team in Marseille. Pete is currently serving as team leader for the mission’s team and co-‐pastor of the fledgling church located on the south side of this cosmopolitan city. Pete and Ruth continue to desire that future French generation discover a living faith in the risen Christ. “MTW Prayer card Soli Deo Gloria! Ken

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Judicial Business Committee Report The Committee on Judicial Business ("CJB"), has no action to recommend at the 2/12

Presbytery meeting. We have two active matters: 1. Matt Ruff/George Grant. As you know, in Matt Ruff's latest appeal, we received last July a mostly-favorable ruling from the hearing panel of the Standing Judicial Commission ("SJC"). The ruling is not yet final, as the full SJC has not met since that time. In my opinion, NP has already taken the steps recommended by the panel to

attempt reconciliation between the parties. 2. NP/Roy Carter. Following transmittal of this matter from the Shepherding Committee last fall, the CJB met before year end and deputized members David White, Mike Smith and myself to investigate and contact Roy. We have had a telephone call among the three of us to adopt a plan. I met with David Filson concerning his efforts with Roy in this matter; and have secured substantive written support from Matt Bradley regarding the basis for discipline. I contacted Roy this morning (5 February 2013) about a meeting and am awaiting a reply. If Roy does not respond, the CJB will prepare

charges and commence process. Please let me know if you have any questions or require anything further at this time. Gif Thornton

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