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Proceedings of Salem Presbytery – One Hundred Third Stated Meeting
August 5, 2014
Grace Presbyterian Church, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
SALEM ACTIONS:
Voted to recognize the Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians as a reformed body.
Confirmed the election of F. Cooper Brantley to a second term on the Board of Davidson College.
Approved Administrative Commission for Ordination:
· Courtney Stevens, Associate Pastor, Highland, Winston-Salem
· Inger Manchester, Pastor, Fieldstone, Mooresville
Approved Administrative Commission for Installation:
· Rev. Jeffrey S. Smith, Pastor, Boone, First
Welcomed Ministers Transferring to Salem Presbytery:
· Rev. David Rockness, transferred from Southern New England Presbytery
· Rev. Karen Ware Jackson, from Scioto Valley Presbytery
· Rev. James Robert Jackson, from Scioto Valley Presbytery
· Rev. Jeffrey Steven Smith, from Trinity Presbytery
Approved Ordination and Pastoral Call:
· Courtney Stevens, candidate under care of Saint Augustine Presbytery, Associate Pastor, Highland, Winston-Salem, Nov. 2, 2014
· Inger Manchester, candidate under care of Charlotte Presbytery, Pastor, Fieldstone, Mooresville, Sept. 21, 2014
Approved Pastoral Call:
· David Rockness, Pastor, Mooresville First
June 15, 2014
· Karen Jackson, Faith, August 5, 2014
· Rob Jackson, CIC, August 5, 2014
· Jeffrey Smith, Boone, First, August 18, 2014
Commissioned Ruling Elders:
· William Bates, Love Valley, August 1, 2014
· Richard LaDew, Siler City, September 1, 2014
Authorized Elders to serve Communion:
· Dianna Wright, congregations of Salem Presbytery, - August 3, 2014 – August 3, 2015
· Fred Terry, Reid Memorial, August 3, 2014 – December 31, 2014.
Secured the Interim Pastor Contract between:
· Rev. Thomas Burleson & Kernersville, First, July 7, 2014 – July 6, 2015
Renewed Interim Pastor contracts between:
· Rev. Tom LaBonte & Franklin, Salisbury,
July 22, 2014 – October 31, 2014
Dissolved the Pastoral Relationship between:
· Rev. Reggie Weaver & Westminster, Greensboro, June 30, 2014
Approved as Moderator of Session for:
· Rev. Ray Mims & Siler City
· Rev. Charles Howell & Smyrna, Madison
· Mr. Sam Jenkins & Pleasant Grove, Yanceyville
· Mr. Sam Jenkins & Griers, Leasburg
Renewed CRE-Lay Pastor contracts between:
· Ms. Mandy Santolla & Pine Ridge (Sandy Ridge)
April 20, 2014 – April 19, 2015
· Ms. Mandy Santolla & Hills (Pilot Mountain)
April 20, 2014 – December 31, 2014
· Mr. J. C. Byers & Allen Temple (Cleveland)
May 1, 2014 – April 30, 2015
· Mr. Sid Crunk & Glendale Springs (Glendale Springs)
May 2, 2014 – May 1, 2015
Renewed the Temporary Supply contract between:
· Mr. Shaun Draughn & Collinstown Presbyterian (Westfield) May 1, 2014 – November 1, 2014
Secured a Parish Associate relationship between:
· Rev. Ken Meeks & First Presbyterian (High Point)
May 6, 2014 – November 6, 2014
SALEM HEARD:
· Rev. Genie Martin, Pastor, Springwood Presbyterian, preaching in worship: Scripture: Judges 7:9-14, John 1: 19-28, Acts 3: 1-11, “Climbing Mountains”
· Participated in Worship and the Lord’s Supper
· Presentations or reports from Examinations, Committee on Ministry, Council, Church Growth & Transformation, Equip, Personnel, Peace & Justice, and Hunger Action Advocate
· Participated in a litany of welcome for the new members of Salem Presbytery
· Heard a report from Salem Presbytery Commissioners to the General Assembly: Elder Shirley Harris, Elder Carolyn Mock, Elder Fred Terry, Rev. Sid Batts
· Participated in a Question and Answer discussion with Salem Presbytery Commissioners to the General Assembly: Rev. Sid Batts, Rev. Mark Brainerd, Rev. David Ealy, Rev. Dana Fruits, Elder Shirley Harris, Elder Carolyn Mock, Elder Fred Terry
Next Presbytery Meeting: Saturday, November 8 at North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church