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Session Agenda St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church

January 24, 2015 – 12:30 p.m. Frampton Fellowship Hall Call to Order – Dr. Don Frampton Meditation, Prayer – John Morton, Jr. Faith Journey Moderator’s Report - Dr. Don Frampton Clerk’s Report – John Pearce; (Rasch Brown, Assistant Clerk) - Report: Café Reconcile’s acknowledgment of $4,000 SCAPC donation - Report: Session Meeting dates for 2015 (see attached) - Action Item: Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes (see attached)

Session Minutes December 15, 2014 (stated)

Session Minutes December 28, 2014

Congregational Meeting Minutes January 4, 2015 Team Reports: Christian Education - Cathy Franklin, Chair; (Michael O’Keefe, VC) - No Report Community Ministry – Amber Beezley, Chair; (Tupper Allen, VC) - Report: Carrollton Christmas camp and introduction to new SCAPC community ministry partnerships

Congregational Care – Margo Phelps, Chair; (Barbara Weiser, VC) - No Report: Congregational Life – Geoff Snodgrass, Chair; (Price Lanier, VC) - Report: WNO programming and Small Group planning Finance – Lee Randall, Chair; (Debbie Rees, VC) - Report: Year-end financials (see attached)

Operating Income Statement

Visionary Fund

Capital Campaign Renovation Member Involvement – Beth Poe, Chair; (Mike Pugh, VC)

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- Report: Request for volunteers to serve as commissioners to the February 24, 2015 Presbytery meeting at First Presbyterian Church, Lafayette, Louisiana Membership – Jack Little, Chair; (Tripp Edwards, VC) - Report: December 2014 Membership Report (see attached) - Action Item: Recommendation to restore Traci and Tom Nelson to active membership; they have returned to New Orleans from Forth Worth Personnel – Hans Jonassen, Chair; (Dave Mize, VC) - Action Item: Recommendation for Session liaison to the Nursery School Property – Bruce Peterson, Chair; (Brent Butcher, VC) - Report: Update on property projects Stewardship – John Dunlap, Chair; (Ben Tiller, VC) - Report: Final status of 2014 pledge drive (see attached) World Mission – Henrietta Harris, Chair; (Patti Pannell, VC) - No Report Worship & Music – Judith Halverson, Chair; (Donna Lupberger, VC) - Report: Request for 4 elder volunteers for communion at 10:30 service on March 1, 2015 - Action Item: Approval for the following baptisms: Tyler Cohen Miller, February 1 at 10:30 service Amara Juliana Elise Schroeder, March 8 at 10:30 service Clementine Carter DiSalvo, March 15 at 10:30 service Hudson Taylor Miller, March 22 at 10:30 service Elizabeth Camille Hines, May 10 at 10:30 service Chloe Elizabeth Santa Barbara, May 10 at 10:30 service Sabrina Louise Schettler, May 24 at 10:30 service Youth and Young Adults – Catherine Cauley, Chair; (Lee Anne Trichel, VC) - No Report Pastoral Care – The Pastors - No Report New Business / Other Matters:

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- Action Item: Associate Pastor Nominating Committee Ministry Information Form (see attached) Staff Reports: Phil Stagg Jim Stayton

Steven Blackmon Andy Fox Michele Murphy Emma Cate Pegues Wayne Willcox Closing Prayer – Phil Stagg

2015 Session and Steering Meeting Dates January

19 – (Virtual) Steering Committee. 24 – Session meeting in the course of the Session Retreat.

February

16 – (Virtual) Steering Committee. 23 – Session

March

16 – Steering 23 – Session

April


May


June


July No meetings August


September


October


November


December

7 – (Virtual) Steering 14 – Session

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St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church

Minutes of Stated Meeting of Session

December 15, 2014

Call to Order – Dr. Don Frampton, Moderator

The Moderator called the meeting to order, at 5:35 PM in the Frampton Fellowship Hall.

ATTENDANCE:

Present: Tupper Allen, Amber Beezley, Steven Blackmon, Rasch Brown, Peyton Bush, Brent Butcher, John Dunlap,

Robert Edgecombe, Tripp Edwards, Caty Flower, Andy Fox, Don Frampton, Cathy Franklin, Jane Gwyn, Judith

Halverson, Harry Hardin, Henrietta Harris, John Hope, Hans Jonassen, Price Lanier, Crorey Lawton, Jack Little, Jeff

Mazzanti, David Mize, Michele Murphy, Michael O’Keefe, John Pearce, Renee Peck, Emma Cate Pegues, Margo

Phelps, Beth Poe, Mike Pugh, Lee Randall, Debbie Rees, Jim Rumsfeld, Geoff Snodgrass, Phil Stagg, Jim Stayton,

Trey Sundmaker, Lee Anne Trichel, Robbert Vorhoff, Wayne Willcox, Lilla Wright and Scott Zander.

Excused: John Geiser, III, Margaret Layman and Bruce Peterson.

Absent: Nancy Ellis, Nathan Fernandez, Gordon Kolb, Donna Lupberger, Casey Root, Jean Stickney and Ben Tiller.

A quorum was present.

Prayer –Jim Rumsfeld, Chair Worship & Music

‐ Jim opened the meeting with a prayer.

Presentation of Faith Journey – by Julie Nice, Elder Elect Class of 2017

‐ At the end of her faith journey, Julie read a hymn “O Day of Peace” by Carl P. Daw, Jr. (copy

attached)

‐ John Morton, Jr. will present his Faith Journey at the January 2015 Session meeting.

Moderator’s Report ‐ Dr. Don Frampton

‐ Leadership appointments for Session 2015 will be addressed at the January Elder Retreat and

Session Meeting.

Clerk’s Report – Robbert Vorhoff (John Pearce, Assistant Clerk)

‐ The 2015 proposed Session meeting dates were included in the December Session packet.

‐ ACTION: The Clerk asked Don Frampton to request a motion for approval of Minutes for the

following meetings (that were included in the November Session Packet):

o Session Meeting – November 9, 2014



o Session Meeting – December 1, 2014 (stated)

A motion was made, and seconded to approve the minutes as circulated. The Session voted

and the motion carried unanimously.

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o ACTION: The Clerk asked for a motion to call a Congregational Meeting on February 1,

2015, for the purpose of distributing the 2014 Session Team Reports and approving

changes in the terms of the Senior Pastor’s call. A motion was made, and seconded.

The Session voted and the motion carried unanimously.

Team Reports:

Christian Education – Crorey Lawton, Chair (Cathy Franklin, VC) ‐ No Report

Congregational Care – Caty Flower, Chair (Margo Phelps, VC)

o Ms. Flower reported that RHINO cards had been purchased and sent to our

congregation’s college students.

o She also reported that Christmas bags from SCAPC are being delivered to members who

are homebound or living at Poydras Home and Lambeth House.

Congregational Life – Lilla Wright, Chair (Geoff Snodgrass, VC) ‐ No Report

Community Ministry – Robert Edgecombe, III, Chair (Amber Beezley, VC) ‐ No Report

Finance – Lee Randall, Chair (Debbie Rees, VC)

o Mr. Randall directed Elders to the Financial Report for November included in the

December Session Packet. He again stated the church was in good condition with

regard to cash flow and he was optimistic the year would end strong.

o ACTION: Mr. Randall presented the 2015 church budget (included in the December

Session Packet). A motion was made by Finance to approve the 2015 budget which

was seconded. The Session voted and the motion carried unanimously.

o ACTION: Mr. Randall requested approval for drawing $33,000 from the Capital

Campaign Benevolence Fund to pay for the Carrollton Camp portion of the Community

Ministry budget. A motion was made by Finance to approve this draw which was

seconded. The Session voted and the motion carried unanimously.

Member Involvement – Beth Poe, Chair (Mike Pugh, VC)

o Beth reminded Session of the Annual Elder Retreat that will be held on Friday and

Saturday, January 23rd and 24th. The Friday night event will be held at the home of John

Martin from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The Saturday retreat and Session meeting will be at the

church from 9 am till about 2 pm. The morning will start with a service in the Chapel.

Membership – Trey Sundmaker, Chair (Jack Little, VC)

o Mr. Sundmaker directed Session to the Membership Report included in the December

Session Packet. He offered to respond to questions.

Personnel – John Hope, Chair (Hans Jonassen, VC) ‐ No Report

o Hans Jonassen anticipated he might need to leave this Session Meeting prior to its

completion. He gave the Clerk his proxy for any votes that may occur after his

departure.

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Property – Jeff Mazzanti, Chair (Bruce Peterson, VC)

o ACTION: Mr. Mazzanti requested approval of up to $560,000 for Sanctuary repairs

from the Visionary Fund/Maddox Property Maintenance Fund. He reviewed the

following attachments included in the December Session Packet: Summary of Project,

Proposal from Durable Slate Company dated December 5, 2014, Letter from Koch &

Wilson Architects (Robert J. Cangelosi, Jr.) dated November 6, 2014, and a Letter from

Gurtler Bros. Consultants dated November 14, 2014. A motion was made by Property

to approve this expenditure which was seconded. The Session voted and the motion

carried unanimously.

o ACTION: Mr. Mazzanti requested that Session call a Congregational Meeting on

January 4, 2015, for the purpose of approving this expenditure. This approval is

required for expenditures over $100,000. A motion was made by Property to call the

Congregational Meeting which was seconded. The Session voted and the motion

carried unanimously.

o Mr. Mazzanti reported that in 2015 he expected the Property Team to seek approval of

an additional construction project. He anticipated that this additional work would cost

less than $100,000.

o Mr. Mazzanti reported that the lightning rod on the Sanctuary had been repaired.

Stewardship – Scott Zander, Chair (John Dunlap, VC)

o Scott reported the team had received pledges totaling over $1,330,000. From past

experience, he anticipated another $100,000 in pledges coming in from families that

normally pledge.

World Mission – Renee Peck, Chair (Henrietta Harris, VC) ‐ No Report

Worship & Music – Jim Rumsfeld, Chair (Judith Halverson, VC)

o ACTION: Jim Rumsfeld asked for and received approval of the following Baptisms:

Clementine Carter DiSalvo, Sunday, March 22, 2015, 10:30 service Mae Cleary Tiller, Sunday, April 26, 2015, 10:30 service Allison and James Thomas’ child due in March, Sunday, May 10, 2015,

10:30 service o ACTION: Mr. Rumsfeld presented for Session approval the 2015 Communion Schedule

that was included in the December Session Packet. A motion was made by Worship and Music to approve the schedule which was seconded. The Session voted and the motion carried unanimously.

o Jim reported that Communion would be offered at the 7:00 pm service on December 24th. He asked for volunteers to assist in that service. Those who volunteered were instructed to be at the Church by 6:30 pm on Christmas Eve.

Youth and Young Adults ‐‐ Lee Anne Trichel, Chair

o Lee Anne gave a Confirmation Class update. She noted that the large class totaled

nineteen of whom six were from families that were not currently members of SCAPC.

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o Lee Anne requested that Session members agree to be “Sponsors” for members of the

Confirmation Class. Duties as a sponsor include meeting with your class member on

Sunday, February 1st, and helping him/her prepare the faith journey. She noted that

Elders from both the 2014 and 2017 Elder Classes were encouraged to participate as

sponsors.

Pastoral Care – The Pastors

o The Moderator reported on Margaret Layman’s recurring illness and the recent death of

Margaret’s brother.

New Business / Other Matters:

‐ Presentation of the revised Long Range Plan of the Church – included in the December Packet.

o The Moderator started with prepared remarks that:

Thanked everyone for their hard work over the last few weeks on moving the

planning process forward.

Acknowledged that following the December 1 meeting, more work was done on

the plan.

Publically acknowledged the role played by David Mize and Wayne Willcox.

Emphasized that the plan’s ambitious objectives are, in fact, strong

recommendations to Session teams subject to the oversight of Session.

Asserted the plan is about growth in Christ and in His work both inside and

beyond our walls as SCAPC moves toward its centennial in 2020.

o The Moderator opened the floor for discussion.

Brent Butcher asked if we should consider making the LRPTF an ad hoc

committee of Session. It would give Session assistance in plan implementation

and a head start for its continued planning process. He noted that with the

plan’s goals he could see space problems arising on our campus.

David Mize responded that implementation will be a challenge and that

someone does need to monitor progress.

John Pearce agreed that ongoing monitoring is needed.

Trip Edwards addressed the issue of Session classes being 12 or 15 candidates.

He suggested the goal should be to study the issue and offer recommendations

by April 2015. He recommended that the objective on page 42 of the report be

revised to give a more realistic date for accomplishing the goal.

Beth Poe asked what it takes to get to the point of a vote on the plan. She

emphasized it can be revised by Session In the future to address both problems

and opportunities.

Robert Edgecombe thanked the team for the revisions and suggested that the

new Associate Pastor might give input in defining the role of the Outreach

Coordinator.

Jim Rumsfeld suggested that his objective five was more of a membership issue.

Amber Beezley suggested a change on page 32.

Cathy Franklin noted that any team studies will be reported back to Session.

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Scott Zander again emphasized that Session had ability to amend plan.

o ACTION: Geoff Snodgrass moved that the plan be accepted. Harry Hardin seconded the motion. The Session voted and the motion carried unanimously.

o ACTION: Because of the plan’s approval, the Moderator asked for a motion to cancel

the previously scheduled Session meeting for January 12, 2015, and dismiss the Elder

Class of 2014 as of their original completion date of December 31, 2014. A motion was

made and seconded. The Session voted and the motion carried unanimously.

o The approval of the Plan by Session resulted in the expiration of the charter of the

Long Range Planning Task Force (LRPTF), as reflected in the approved plan document

and in the following attachments:

June 30, 2014 Letter of Instruction from Session to the LRPTF; and

December 21, 2014 Letter of Acceptance from Session to the LRPTF.

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‐ The Clerk expressed his gratitude to this year’s Session:

o He hoped each Elder had a feeling of accomplishment from his/her Session work,

o He hoped that during the year each Elder had gained a deeper understanding of his/her

personal faith,

o He hoped each Elder had fun during the year and enjoyed being part of this wonderful

“Community of Faith”, and

o He wished each “God’s Speed” in their life’s journey in the year to come.

‐ The Moderator thanked the members of the Class of 2014, presenting each one with a gift for

his or her service.

Staff Reports:

Phil Stagg

o Phil announced that the church was restarting its daily email devotional in 2015.

o Phil reported that the family of member Sue Pellerin encouraged Elders to visit Sue at

her home at 5914 Garfield St.

Jim Stayton No Report

Steven Blackmon

o Steven encouraged all to come to the choir’s Christmas music program on Sunday,

December 21st, at the 10:30 service.

Andy Fox No Report

Michele Murphy No Report

Emma Cate Pegues

o Things going well with RHINO.

Wayne Willcox No Report

Closing Prayer – The Moderator offered a closing prayer. The Moderator then asked for a motion to

adjourn. A motion was passed and Session was adjourned at approximately 7:00 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Robbert W. Vorhoff, Clerk of Session

Minutes Meeting of the Session

St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church New Orleans, Louisiana

December 28, 2014

The Session of St. Charles Ave. Presbyterian Church was called to order by Moderator, Dr. Don Frampton, on December 28, 2014. (Phil Stagg was elected Moderator in Don Frampton’s absence, and with his approval. G-10.0103 a). An opening prayer was given. The purpose of the meeting was to receive new members. In attendance were: Bob Smith John Dunlap Judith Luchsinger Phil Luchsinger Upon motion, the following persons were formally received by the Session:

Transfer of Membership: Alan Holtzman, Debbie Holtzman

Reaffirmation of Faith:

Profession of Faith: Reactivation of Membership: Confirmation:

Following prayer, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Gwen Wertz

St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian ChurchSanctuary Waterproofing Project 2015

Phase I (for approval)

Durable Slate Company

Installed our new slate roof after Katrina in 2006

Performed waterproofing project in 2010 (mortar, copper work for $350,000)

Built the columbarium stone work in 2012

Repointing mortar joints,cleaning, application of water repellant

Front Upper Balustrade/parapet 47,930.00$

Lower Side Aisle State Street side 5,650.00$

Upper Side Aisle State Street side 15,970.00$

Lower Side Aisle Eleonore Street side 8,730.00$

Upper Side Aisle State Street side 13,990.00$

Front of Side Aisle Eleonore Street side 26,369.00$

Bell Tower Exterior 229,883.00$

Subtotal Mortar and Stone work 348,522.00$

Copper gutter replacement and three additional downspouts

State Street (2) and Eleonore Street (1) copper work 58,070.00$

State Street side between tower and choir room 4,805.00$

Subtotal Copper Gutter and Downspout Work 62,875.00$

Removal of old parrafin sealant on limestone on tower and façade 46,250.00$

Installation of fiberglass ladder in bell tower 800.00$

Alternate: re-point interior brick walls in bell tower 39,000.00$

Total Phase I Cost 497,447.00$

Contingency for additional repairs (including performance bond) 62,553.00$

Total Amount Requested for Approval--Phase I 560,000.00$

Phase II (anticipated Spring-Summer 2015)

Replacement and regrading of side aisle roofs

Repair interior paint damage in Sanctuary

Replacement of damaged floodlights on side aisle roofs

Possible drainage repairs on Eleonore Street side

St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church Financial Results for 2014

Report to Session January 24, 2015 Attached are the following reports:

Operating income statement as of December 31, 2014 Visionary Fund Annual Report as of December 31, 2014 Capital Campaign and Renovation Report as of December 31, 2014

Operating Budget Our net result for the year was a modest surplus of $900. As is frequently the case, we received over $300,000 in operating receipts in December. The loss from budgeted operations was $26,000, but a record 35 weddings for the year gave us a net wedding surplus of $27,000, which gave us an overall surplus for the year. Overall, our total expenses were $73,000 less than budget. As a result, we did not draw down from the Property Fund of the Visionary Fund to cover other revenue shortfalls (as has been anticipated in the original 2014 budget). Member Involvement was over budget due to additional Session Retreat expenses (their 2015 budget has been increased accordingly). Office was over budget due to purchasing additional computer equipment for the two interim associate pastors. All other departments remained within budget. Our cash position continues to remain strong. We were able to pay down the final $200,000 in bank debt during the year due to receipts of Capital Campaign pledges. Visionary Fund The Visionary Fund assets increased by $1.2 million due primarily to the large bequest received from the estate of Karlem Riess. Capital Campaign and Renovation We currently have $110,000 in Capital Campaign pledges still outstanding to be received over 2015 and 2016, with the renovation completely finished and funded. This should generate a surplus of approximately $17,000 for the entire project, after allowing for a Benevolence Fund of at least $340,000.

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Time 11:38:32 Fiscal Year Beginning 1/1/2014

Budgeted Financial Statement for Period 12 December 100.00%

SCAPC Monthly Financial Report

Var. Actual

Actual for Actual for Actual Budget to Annual Actual YTD

Description Period Period Last Year YTD Annual Budget % Last Year

RECEIPTS

Prior Yr Pledge Revenue 204.96 440.00 39,839.72 30,000.00 132.80 29,227.33

Current Year Pledge Revenue 220,059.17 243,737.64 1,116,138.33 1,184,387.30 94.24 1,038,548.76

Draw on Prepaid Pledges .00 .00 175,760.70 175,760.70 100.00 170,376.91

Members w/o Pledges 76,473.20 52,368.12 107,102.30 80,000.00 133.88 135,835.68

Loose Plate Collections 16,923.00 8,180.07 61,898.98 70,000.00 88.43 57,911.70

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Subtotal 313,660.33 304,725.83 1,500,740.03 1,540,148.00 97.44 1,431,900.38

Visionary Fund Operating Draw 42,500.00 41,250.00 170,000.00 170,000.00 100.00 165,000.00

Visionary Fund Housing Draw 2,861.83 2,679.33 34,341.96 34,342.00 100.00 32,151.96

Visionary Fund Property Draw -1,044.13 .00 .00 50,000.00 .00 .00

Campus Ministry Revenue .00 .00 9,904.80 9,439.00 104.93 8,640.57

Interest & Investment Income -1,500.72 -219.11 -4,144.64 .00 .00 -2,584.77

Miscellaneous Budgeted Income .00 .00 6,203.95 12,000.00 51.70 .00

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TOTAL RECEIPTS 356,477.31 348,436.05 1,717,046.10 1,815,929.00 94.55 1,635,108.14

DISBURSEMENTS

Benevolences

Presbytery Tax .00 .00 31,011.00 31,011.00 100.00 31,010.40

Greater Church Support .00 8,977.45 36,267.00 36,267.00 100.00 35,909.80

Seminary Support Expense 2,300.00 2,300.00 2,300.00 2,300.00 100.00 2,300.00

Local Community Ministry 39,479.76 18,789.88 167,109.42 175,000.00 95.49 170,928.74

Missions .00 -50.00 2,647.92 6,500.00 40.74 5,094.69

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Total Benevolences 41,779.76 30,017.33 239,335.34 251,078.00 95.32 245,243.63

Adult Christian Education 374.07 742.89 2,919.47 3,250.00 89.83 2,684.20

Children's Christian Education 864.51 1,630.17 14,707.81 14,712.00 99.97 13,300.78

Youth Christian Education 3,192.45 2,225.44 24,322.07 24,720.00 98.39 19,739.07

Selley Speaker Series .00 .00 2,386.57 2,500.00 95.46 1,379.79

Congregational Care 200.00 2,141.05 8,087.51 12,639.00 63.99 10,815.06

Congregational Life 3,160.39 1,761.75 17,178.40 18,487.00 92.92 15,163.02

Property & Insurance 33,390.63 15,078.29 297,447.76 313,013.00 95.03 273,513.04

Membership .00 .00 282.55 1,000.00 28.26 902.60

Music 14,074.03 6,853.63 77,123.00 77,123.00 100.00 67,478.63

Personnel 77,922.09 91,780.45 996,965.90 1,036,000.00 96.23 966,519.68

Member Involvement .00 .00 3,519.68 1,900.00 185.25 2,076.92

Stewardship .00 .00 521.71 800.00 65.21 968.68

Worship 452.80 337.85 3,571.59 5,350.00 66.76 4,188.31

Office 3,693.58 8,938.58 54,528.26 53,357.00 102.20 46,684.49

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TOTAL EXPENSES 179,104.31 161,507.43 1,742,897.62 1,815,929.00 95.98 1,670,657.90

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NET FROM BUDGETED OPERATIONS 177,373.00 186,928.62 -25,851.52 .00 .00 -35,549.76

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Time 11:38:32 Fiscal Year Beginning 1/1/2014

Budgeted Financial Statement for Period 12 December 100.00%

SCAPC Monthly Financial Report

Var. Actual

Actual for Actual for Actual Budget to Annual Actual YTD

Description Period Period Last Year YTD Annual Budget % Last Year

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NET FROM BUDGETED OPERATIONS 177,373.00 186,928.62 -25,851.52 .00 .00 -35,549.76

UNBUDGETED ITEMS

Wedding/Funeral/Rental Revenue 9,100.00 3,253.55 63,869.76 .00 .00 34,256.85

Wedding/Funeral/Rental Expense -5,363.98 -2,556.74 -37,121.94 .00 .00 -22,582.35

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Net Weddings Surplus (Deficit) 3,736.02 696.81 26,747.82 .00 .00 11,674.50

Miscellaneous Revenue 65.40 32.70 1,302.74 .00 .00 1,139.33

Miscellaneous Expenses -65.40 -32.70 -1,302.74 .00 .00 -1,139.33

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Net Misc. Surplus (Deficit) .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00

Fixed Asset Revenue .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 15,000.00

Fixed Asset Expenses .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 -15,000.00

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Net Fixed Asset Surplus (Def) .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00

Renovation Project Revenue 119.17 3,209.18 20,480.36 .00 .00 879,250.41

Renovation Project Expenses -119.17 -3,209.18 -20,480.36 .00 .00 -879,250.41

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Net Renovation Surplus .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00

(Deficit)

Gifts & Memorials Revenue 42,010.75 22,449.69 262,278.15 .00 .00 227,910.35

Gifts & Memorials Expenses -42,010.75 -22,449.69 -262,278.15 .00 .00 -227,910.35

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Net G&M Surplus (Deficit) .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00

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Total Net Unbudgeted Surplus 3,736.02 696.81 26,747.82 .00 .00 11,674.50

(Deficit)

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NET OPERATING INCOME (DEFICIT) 181,109.02 187,625.43 896.30 .00 .00 -23,875.26

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ST. CHARLES AVENUE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

VISIONARY FUND 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

NET ASSETS

Cash--Money Market Fund 109,337 109,348 4,356 4,356 4,356

Investments at Market Value 4,946,101 4,816,093 5,363,764 5,386,802 6,738,775

Due From (To) Church Operating Acct (351,699) (563,402) (612,116) (218,006) (316,581)

Net Fund Assets $4,703,740 $4,362,039 $4,756,004 $5,173,153 $6,426,551

NET FUNDS

Unrestricted Fund $757,641 $702,821 $814,315 $785,250 $1,954,995

Benevolences Fund $793,859 $736,240 $790,803 $866,650 $865,441

Missions Fund $116,523 $108,066 $116,075 $127,207 $127,030

Seminary Support Fund $43,776 $40,599 $43,608 $47,790 $47,723

Counseling Fund $11,080 $10,276 $11,038 $12,096 $12,079

Favrot Fund $211,331 $195,993 $210,518 $230,709 $230,387

Christian Education Fund $68,267 $63,410 $68,418 $74,980 $74,876

Flowers Fund $16,880 $15,655 $16,815 $18,428 $18,402

Music Fund $42,716 $39,615 $42,551 $46,632 $46,567

Speakers Fund $42,758 $39,655 $42,594 $46,679 $46,614

Property Fund $189,240 $175,505 $188,316 $286,476 $344,093

Meier Campus Ministry Fund $54,834 $50,854 $54,623 $59,862 $59,779

Maddox Property Maintenance Fund $1,016,134 $942,383 $1,012,223 $1,109,306 $1,107,759

Pastor's Discretionary Fund $112,934 $109,771 $119,053 $133,940 $142,498

Trustees' Discretionary Fund $38,153 $37,084 $41,734 $47,754 $49,875

Reddoch Scholarship Fund $27,945 $26,676 $28,332 $32,420 $30,204

Turfitt Scholarship Fund $134,355 $125,246 $132,509 $157,461 $155,610

Phifer Library Fund $29,602 $27,588 $28,796 $29,146 $27,860

Employee Benefits Fund $70,366 $23,402 $21,444 $21,804 $22,773

Pastoral Housing Fund $796,068 $744,842 $802,391 $881,362 $884,629

Lupberger Theological Fund $42,733 $49,840 $49,698 $53,811 $52,704

Peirce-Geiser Fund $44,903 $56,044 $74,601 $91,945 $87,638

Evans Property Maintenance Fund $41,641 $40,475 $45,549 $0

Lindsey Fund $11,443 $37,016

Total All Funds $4,703,740 $4,362,039 $4,756,004 $5,173,153 $6,426,551

EARNINGS--YEAR TO DATE 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Beginning Asset Balances $4,578,473 $4,703,740 $4,362,039 $4,756,004 $5,173,153

Realized Investment Income 135,387 83,979 87,421 100,009 77,049

Realized Capital Gains (Losses) 86,932 199,429 89,297 363,965 215,780

Contributions Received 285,057 23,030 107,114 99,164 1,204,611

Draw for Church Operations (150,000) (150,000) (160,000) (165,000) (170,000)

Draw for Employee Benefits & Pension (49,351) (46,290) (46,170) 0 0

Draw for Pastoral Housing (29,493) (29,766) (31,843) (32,152) (34,342)

Transfer Cash to Operating Fund (104,000) (650,000)

Other Distributions Made (436,200) (8,676) (22,815) (157,902) (27,316)

Unrealized Gains (Losses) 282,935 (413,407) 474,961 859,064 (12,385)

Ending Asset Balances $4,703,740 $4,362,039 $4,756,004 $5,173,153 $6,426,551

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Cumulative Cumulative Estimated Estimated

FORWARD TOGETHER! 2009 - 2013 2014 2014 Remaining Total

Capital Campaign and Renovation

Receipts

Pledge payments received $4,000,671 $276,262 $4,276,933 $92,994 $4,369,927

Drawn from Prior Year Surplus $196,047 $196,047 $0 $196,047

Other income $2,325 $2,325 $0 $2,325

Transaction fees ($4,227) ($4,227) $0 ($4,227)

NET RECEIPTS $4,194,817 $276,262 $4,471,079 $92,994 $4,564,072

Expenses

Contractual Hard Costs (Construction Contra ($3,138,097) ($3,138,097) $0 ($3,138,097)

Contractual Soft Costs:

Architectural Fees ($379,597) ($379,597) $0 ($379,597)

Consultant Fees (Engineering, Acoustical, e ($87,103) ($87,103) $0 ($87,103)

Other Consultants, Miscellaneous ($24,167) ($24,167) $0 ($24,167)

Total Contractual Soft Costs ($490,867) $0 ($490,867) $0 ($490,867)

Other Soft Costs (Windows, Furniture, Legal ($543,698) ($11,000) ($554,698) $0 ($554,698)

Additional Project Expenses ($11,275) ($11,275) $0 ($11,275)

Interest Expense ($11,579) ($2,409) ($13,988) $0 ($13,988)

TOTAL EXPENSES ($4,195,516) ($13,409) ($4,208,924) $0 ($4,208,924)

Net Project Surplus (Deficit) ($699) $262,853 $262,154 $92,994 $355,148

Estimated Reserve for Benevolence Component ($337,963)

Estimated Potential Surplus (Deficit) $17,185

Bank Debt Borrowed $810,000 $810,000

Bank Debt Repaid ($610,000) ($200,000) ($810,000)

Bank Debt Outstanding $200,000 $0 $0

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MONTHLYMEMBERSHIPREPORT

MEMBERSHIPDIRECTORYCHANGES&UPDATES

December2014ADDRESS UPDATES

Name Main/Home Address

Daryl Byrd 601 Poydras St., Suite 2075 New Orleans LA 70130

Hardie Edgecombe 6151 West End Blvd. New Orleans LA 70124

Lauren Habetz 4736 Prytania Street New Orleans LA 70115

Dylan & Julia Hutzler 636 Jefferson Heights Ave Jefferson LA 70121

Sue Pellerin 5914 Garfield Street New Orleans LA 70115 BIRTHS

Name Parents Names Birth

Miss Sabrina Louise Schettler Bill & Sarah Schettler 12/15/2014

Miss Goodwyn Elizabeth Ziegler Richard & Wish Ziegler 12/30/2014

BAPTISMS

N/A

MARRIAGES

Name Wedding Date

Mrs. Valerie Powers & Mr. Mark Joffrion 12/6/2014

Mrs. Meredith Maxwell & Mr. Minor Strachan 12/6/2014

DEATHS

N/A

NEW MEMBERS

Name Date Received

How Received Main/Home Address

Alan Holtzman 12/28/14 Transfer of Membership (504) 888‐9812 5409 Cocos Plumosas

Kenner LA 70065

Debbie Holtzman 12/28/14 Transfer of Membership (504) 888‐9812 5409 Cocos Plumosas

Kenner LA 70065

MEMBERS DISMISSED

12/15/14 Cameron Barr transferred to First Presbyterian Church of Hammond

STATISTICAL REPORT

December

Active Membership (as of 11/14) 1081

Gains +2

Subtotal 1083 Losses ‐1

TOTAL 1082


NET MEMBERSHIP (1)

BUDGETED PLEDGES

ACTUAL TOTAL PLEDGES MADE AS

OF PRIOR YEAR-END

TOTAL PLEDGING UNITS

AVERAGE ANNUAL PLEDGE

ACTUAL PLEDGE PAYMENTS

RECEIVED BY FYE

Actual % Increase/Decrease

Average Cumulative

Annual Increase %

1998 1,215 $830,000 $837,583

1999 1,207 $877,000 $873,750 4% 4%

2000 1,144 $910,000 $886,494 1% 3%

2001 1,097 $990,000 $936,023 409 $2,289 $897,883 1% 2%

2002 1,104 $1,005,000 $1,022,190 470 $2,175 $974,531 9% 4%

2003 1,109 $960,000 $976,201 457 $2,136 $962,311 -1% 3%

2004 1,145 $1,003,000 $1,003,131 422 $2,377 $992,165 3% 3%

2005 1,136 $1,024,000 $1,030,316 420 $2,453 $1,004,088 1% 3%

2006 1,197 $1,006,750 $956,770 327 $2,926 $928,402 -8% 1%

2007 1,044 $1,023,509 $1,087,737 356 $3,055 $1,081,876 17% 3%

2008 984 $1,159,530 $1,170,990 352 $3,327 $1,165,109 8% 4%

2009 1,025 $1,160,000 $1,194,312 354 $3,374 $1,195,062 3% 4%

2010 1,018 $1,254,000 $1,280,591 402 $3,186 $1,257,040 5% 4%

2011 1,095 $1,258,000 $1,290,151 415 $3,109 $1,278,575 2% 4%

2012 1,122 $1,284,000 $1,209,041 400 $3,023 $1,184,472 -7% 3%

2013 1,130 $1,325,000 $1,277,936 394 $3,243 $1,208,926 2% 3%

2014 (2) 1,082 $1,360,148 $1,380,084 405 $3,408 $1,291,899 7% 4%

2015 (3) $1,435,919 $1,377,967 372 $3,704

(1) Source: PCUSA Annual Statistical Reports

(2) As of December 31, 2014.

(3) As of December 31, 2014--additional pledges and pledging units are anticipated throughout 2015.

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PREAMBLE The Church Leadership Connection System has been revised with new forms and user friendly changes. The new Ministry Information Form affirms our theology that honors “openness to the sovereign activity of God in the Church, to a more radical obedience to Christ, and to a more joyous celebration in worship and work” (F.1.0404). Users will first notice the following changes to the system:

• Church Information Forms (CIFs) are now called Ministry Information Forms • The removal of preference language such as community type and church size on PIFs • Call seekers must indicate on forms whether they are “actively seeking” a call or “not actively

seeking, but open to a call.” • The inclusion of additional position types in the various organizations of the church, seminaries,

and partner institutions. • New Leadership Competencies that have replaced the skills on the old forms • Advance technological features that allow the linking of sermons, lesson plans, websites, blogs,

articles and other resources that might help search committees to know more about a person and or the calling organization.

• Expanded language fluency section to include a wide variety of languages of new immigrant communities

• New narrative questions that solicit more outcome responses, which demonstrates a person’s leadership practices or an organization’s leadership needs.

• A more user friendly online format that includes pull down menus, internal formatting features, the ability to develop PDFs, and the ease of transferring responses from word processing software into online fields.

Before you Begin: We recommend that you review the instructions for completing a MIF at http://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/clc/enter-new-ministry-information-form/. Asterisks on the form note, if changes are made to this field, re-approval is require of the Clerk of Session and COM moderator for calling congregations. *The online system format may vary slightly from the printable forms, however, all data fields are the same.

http://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/clc/enter-new-ministry-information-form/

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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) CHURCH LEADERSHIP CONNECTION

100 WITHERSPOON STREET LOUISVILLE, KY 40202-1396

Toll Free 1-888-728-7228 ext. 8550 Fax # (502) 569-5870 www.pcusa.org/clc

MINISTRY INFORMATION FORM

Ministry ID 72-0423638

Ministry Name St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church

Mailing Address 1545 State Street

City New Orleans_ State LA Zip Code 70118

Telephone Number (504) 897 - 0101 Fax Number (504) 897 - 0105

Email [email protected]

Web site www.scapc.org

Congregation or Organization Size (Select one)

Under 100 members

101 - 250 members

251 - 400 members

401 - 650 members

651 - 1000 members

X 1001 - 1500 members

More than 1500 members

N/A

Average Worship Attendance 388

Church School Attendance 60 (children), 50 (adults), 40 (youth)

Church School Curriculum

Check if certified as eligible for participation in the Seminary Debt Assistance Program

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Ethnic Composition Of Congregation (in whole %): Enter the percentage of each racial ethnic component of your congregation.

American Indian or Alaska Native

< 1% Asian

1 Black or African American (African Native, Caribbean)

< 1% Hispanic Latino/Latina, Spanish

_____ Middle Eastern

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

98 White

Other __________________________

Presbytery of South Louisiana Synod of the Sun

Community Type (select one)

College Rural Suburban

Small City Town X Urban

Village _______Recreation _______Retirement

N/A

Clerk of Session Contact Information:

Name John Pearce

Address 1545 State Street

City New Orleans State LA Zip Code 70118

Preferred Phone (504) 897 0101 Alternate Phone

E-mail [email protected] FAX (504) 897 0105

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*Select below the position to be filled and the minimal number of years of experience required (e.g. no experience, first ordained call, up to 2 years, 2-5 years, 5-10 years, or above 10 years) Years of Experience

Position Type Years of Experience

Position Type

Solo Pastor General Assembly Staff Head of Staff (Multi-staff Pastor,

who supervised two teaching elders and other staff)

Church Business Administrator

Head of Staff (supervised one teaching elder and other staff)

Executive Director

Associate Pastor (Christian Education)

Director of Music (non-ordained)

Associate Pastor (Youth) Minister of Music (ordained) No

Experience Associate Pastor (Other) Mission Co-worker (International)

Pastor (Church Planter, New Worshipping Community)

Christian Educator (Certified)

Pastor (Transformation/Redevelopment)

Christian Educator (non-certified)

Pastor Interim Administrator Pastor ( for a designated term) Funds Developer Pastor (Other Temporary i.e., Supply,

Student) Finance Manager

Pastor, yoked/parish Media Specialist Co-pastor Communicator Executive Pastor Coordinator Evangelist or Mission Pastor Pastor (For Such a Time as This

Pastoral Resident) Bi-vocational/Tentmaker Youth Director (non-ordained) Chaplain Other Pastoral Counselor College/Seminary Faculty Seminary Staff Campus Ministry General Presbyter/Executive

Presbyter Presbytery Leader

Stated Clerk (Presbytery) Synod Executive Mid-Council Program Staff

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You may also specify the position title (if appropriate) Associate Pastor ______

*Employment Status

X Full Time Part Time Open to Either

_______ Bi-vocational (able to provide employment through outside partnership)

Is this a yoked congregation? X No Yes

(If yes, please complete the Yoked Congregation Detail Form.)

Clergy Couple (Are you open to a clergy couple?) Yes ______ No _X____

Certification/Training (check below the desired certification or training needed for the position): Interim/Transitional Ministry Training _______ Interim Executive Presbyter Training _______

Certified Christian Educator _______ Certified Business Administrator _______

Certified Conflict Mediator _______ Clinical Pastoral Education Training _______

Other ____________________________________________

Language Requirements

__X__English _____Spanish _____Korean _____French _____Arabic _____Armenian _____Creole _____Portuguese _____Japanese _____Russian _____Swahili _____Burmese _____Cambodian _____Indonesian _____Laotian _____Thai _____Vietnamese _____Taiwanese _____Cantonese _____ Mandarin Chinese _____Twi _____ Sign Language _______________ Other Statement of Faith Required __X____ Yes ______ No

Mission Statement What is your congregation’s or organization’s Mission Statement?

Mission Statement: We at St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church are called by God’s grace to be a community of faith in Jesus Christ, supporting one another in love, and trusting in the transformative power of the Holy Spirit to enable us to bring hope and healing to a broken world.

Vision Statement: Holy worship is central to our life as Christ’s disciples, sustaining us, shaping us, and sending us out into the world. As we continue to grow in membership and giving, we will nurture a greater sense of inclusiveness and belonging within the congregation. We will actively encourage increased involvement in the ministries of the church. We will broaden and strengthen our lay leadership. We will be intentional in our spirituality, relying on the

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power of prayer to direct us. We will be a mission church, reaching out, in the name of Jesus Christ, to both the local and the global community.

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NARRATIVE QUESTIONS (For each narrative question, please limit your responses to no more than 1500 characters including spaces and punctuation.)

1. What is the congregation’s or organization’s vision for ministry? Additionally describe how this vision is lived out. As indicated in our Vision Statement, SCAPC looks to nurture a greater sense of inclusiveness and belonging within the congregation while being intentional in our spirituality, relying on the power of prayer to direct us. We will be a mission church, reaching out, in the name of Jesus Christ, to both the local and global community. We are guided by Luke’s reminder to us that to whom much is given, much is required and we are looking to grow our member involvement and community ministries with faith in action on a daily basis. With this vision in mind, we support via time, talents, and fiscal contributions numerous local and global community outreach initiatives which work to end illiteracy, hunger, homelessness, and hopelessness while striving to promote healthy, faith-filled environments for our neighbors both near and far. It is our belief that under the care and leadership of a new Associate Pastor, we will be able to continue to strengthen our ability to deliver the good news of God’s love and presence in the world around us.

2. How do you feel called to reach out to address the emerging needs of your community or constituency? Following Hurricane Katrina, SCAPC adopted a revised Mission Statement as noted above. We also adopted a new Vision Statement which reads in part “…We will actively increase involvement in the ministries of the church… We will be a mission church, reaching out, in the name of Jesus Christ, to both the local and the global community.” Executing the life, work, aspirations and goals of the church through these two powerful statements has virtually transformed this congregation over the past ten years. Yet, because we are constantly seeking to better our involvement in addressing the needs of our community and constituency, we recently approved a new five year Strategic Plan 2015-2019 (“The Plan”) that is designed to help set a course for the congregation, so that its spiritual growth, fellowship, sense of community, and world outreach are significantly improved. These needs will be accomplished through outreach, involvement, growth, and Christian education, each of which is fully defined and accompanied with its own set of strategic actions in The Plan. The bottom line is that we feel called to develop a more comprehensive community and world outreach program that effectively communicates volunteer opportunities to the congregation and reports the success and effectiveness of ongoing projects.

3. How will this position help you to reach your vision and mission goals?

Quite simply, the Associate Pastor will serve as a match-maker and bridge builder. This man or woman will be uniquely qualified to pair church members with the volunteer opportunities that will help them to grow spiritually and, at the same time, to serve the community at the large. The candidate will make the congregation the primary focus, believing that when the members receive guidance, inspiration,

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education, and pastoral care, they are driven and able to reach out and serve through this mission church. Our church has a new mission project in the nearby West Carrollton Neighborhood. Our new associate will help us to grow this new mission that started after the success of our post-Katrina RHINO Program. We have a very active core group at SCAPC and our membership has recovered to its pre-Katrina numbers. It is our hope that this person can increase the feelings of inclusiveness and belonging that already exist and encourage even more members to get involved.

4. Provide a description of the characteristics needed by the person who is open to being called to this

congregation and/or organization. A call to SCAPC as an Associate Pastor means that one is ready, willing, and capable to take on the responsibility required of such a position – both within our church and within the Greater New Orleans community. We need someone who is engaging, positive, and energetic, using their charisma and genuine commitment to foster relationships and personal connections within our congregation. Our Associate Pastor will need to be an empathic, intelligent listener who is able to articulate their beliefs and maintain a strong sense of self while ministering to the needs of our members. One who is genuine in their faith and able to deliver from the pulpit as well as the community: we are looking for an individual who has a strong theological base from which they have developed a passion for mission.

5. For what specific tasks, assignments, and programs areas will this person have responsibility?

This position can best be described as a general pastor with a focus on mission. Members at SCAPC expect thoughtful, inspiring preaching, a requirement of this position. This pastor will help the church implement the Strategic Plan (see above). SCAPC is blessed with a large, active congregation. Many of our members are privileged with both finances and education. It is our desire that this pastor will help to encourage even more members to share their time, talent, and treasure locally and globally. While mission is a primary focus of the strategic plan, this pastor will also help to implement the parts of the plan that call for more and better Christian education (through teaching and through a leadership role), continued pastoral care that reaches out to all members, and focused efforts to grow our membership (with continued excellent preaching and a welcoming environment for newcomers).

OPTIONAL LINKS Provide below any links to online information that may help call seekers understand your congregation or organization. (e.g. organization or community websites, online newsletters, demographic information) Please note the CLC system does not warehouse links. (Limit characters to 500) (Link here to Strategic Plan)

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*LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

(Select 10 leadership competencies from the list below that are required for the position.)

THEOLOGICAL/SPIRITUAL INTERPRETER Compassionate – having the ability to suffer with

others; being motivated by others pain and is called into action as advocate; is motivated by caring for others while concurrently keeping the organizational goals clearly in focus.

Hopeful – maintains stability in the moment and hope for the future; provides direction, guidance, and faith when describing basic needs; and helps followers to see a way through chaos and complexity.

X Preaching and Worship Leadership: Is a consistently effective preacher and worship leader; is able to inspire from the pulpit; communicates a clear and consistent message through sermons that are carefully prepared and artfully delivered; projects the identity and character of the congregation through worship leadership presence.

X Spiritual Maturity: Shows strong personal depth and spiritual grounding; demonstrates integrity by walking the talk and by responding with faithfulness of purpose; is seen by others as trustworthy and authentic; nurtures a rich spiritual life; seeks the wisdom and guidance of appropriate mentors; is able to articulate a clear and consistent theology.

Lifelong Learner – individuals who use every experience in life as a potential tool for growth; one who pursues continuing education; and those who build on strengths and seek assistance to improve weaknesses.

Teacher – creates learning environments where students are active participants as individuals and as members of collaborative groups; designs lesson plans that teach concepts, facts, and theology; effectively uses multiple learning tools to reach a wide variety of learners; revises instructional strategies based upon ministry/organization context.

COMMUNICATION

Communicator - Advances the abilities of individuals and the organizations through active listening supported with meaningful oral and written presentation of information.

Bilingual – having the ability to use two languages, especially with equal or nearly equal fluency; able to use multiple languages in communication.

X Public Communicator - Demonstrates a comfortable ease when speaking in a variety of settings (both small and large groups); is effective at addressing a variety of topics; can get messages across with the desired effect.

Media Communicator: Has experience developing materials for a variety of written or multimedia forms of communications (print, Internet-based, social media, etc.)

Technologically Savvy - the ability to navigate successfully the world of technology using software, blogging, multi-media, and websites as tools for ministry.

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP Advisor – an individual others turn to for counsel

and guidance; provides coaching; expertise for congregations or other organizations.

Change Agent – having the ability to lead the change process successfully; anchoring the change in the congregation’s/organization’s vision and mission.

Contextualization – the ability to assess accurately the context, environment, history,

X Culturally Proficient – having solid understanding of the norms, values and common behaviors of various peoples, including direct

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relationships and uniqueness of a congregation or organization.

experience working in multiple cultural and cross-cultural settings.

Externally Aware - identifies and keeps informed of the polity of the church and/or the organization; maintains current with laws, regulations, policies, procedures, trends, and developments both internally and in the larger society.

Entrepreneurial - leaders that are creative in using resources; identifies opportunities to develop; is willing to take risks, initiates actions that involve a deliberate risk to achieve a recognized benefit or advantage.

Risk Taker – persons with the ability to take appropriate risk to accomplish needed goals; one who thinks outside the box and who is not afraid of challenging the status-quo.

Task Manager - Assures that effective controls are developed and maintained to ensure the integrity of the organization; holds self and others accountable for rules and responsibilities; can be relied upon to ensure that projects within areas of specific responsibility are completed in a timely manner and within budget; and monitors and evaluates plans, focuses on results and measuring attainment of outcomes.

Willingness to Engage Conflict: Steps up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities; reads situations quickly; good at focused listening; can identify common ground and elicit cooperation from others in crafting mutual solutions.

Decision Making: Makes effective decisions, balancing analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; is aware of the long term implications of choices made; is generally regarded as offering solutions and suggestions that are correct and effective.

X Organizational Agility: Is astute about how congregations and/or organizations work; knows how to get things done through formal and informal channels; understands the importance of supporting good policy, practice, and procedure; appreciates the power in the culture of a congregation; is politically savvy.

Strategy and Vision: Sees ahead clearly, keeping focused on the larger picture; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; is future oriented; casts a compelling and inspired vision for a preferred future; sees possibility; crafts breakthrough strategies.

Financial Manager – deliver results by maximizing organizational effectiveness and sustainability through the best use of available financial resources; allocates and manages finances transparently; implements strategies to achieve operational efficiencies and value for money; puts in place rigorous and comprehensive financial accountability systems.

Funds Developer – maintains the ability to solicit donations used to fund the budget of the organization; effectively expresses the needs for funds to potential donors; responsible for adding new potential donors to the organization's contact list; prepares statement of planned activities and enlists support for mission initiatives.

X Collaboration: Has a natural orientation toward getting people to work together; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; creates strong feelings of belonging among group members; is a good judge of talent and can accurately assess the strengths and limitations of others.

INTERPERSONAL ENGAGEMENT X Interpersonal Engagement - Displays a

consistent ability to build solid relationships of trust and respect inside and outside of the organization; engage people, organizations, and partners in developing goals, executing plans, and delivering results; use negotiation skills and adaptability to encourage recognition of joint concerns, collaboration, and to influence the success of outcomes.

X Bridge Builder – possessing a certain responsibility for the unity of the congregation and or organization; works to connect people of different cultures, worldviews, and theological positions.

X Motivator - Creates and sustains an organizational culture which permits others to provide the quality of service essential to high performance. Enables others to acquire the tools and support they need to

X Personal Resilience: Learns from adversity and failure; picks up on the need to change personal, interpersonal, and leadership behaviors; deals well with ambiguity; copes effectively with change; can decide and act without having the total picture; comfortably handles risk

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perform well; and influences others toward a spirit of service and meaningful contributions to mission accomplishment.

and uncertainty; seeks feedback; expresses personal regret when appropriate

Initiative: Demonstrates ambition is highly motivated; is action oriented and full of energy for things seen as challenging; seizes opportunity; pushes self and others to achieve desired results.

Flexibility - Adapts behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, unexpected obstacles, or ambiguity; remains open to new ideas and approaches; and works concurrently on related and conflicting priorities without losing focus or attention.

Self Differentiation: Demonstrates strong and appropriate personal boundaries in relationships; has a healthy appreciation of self, without being egotistical; is emotionally mature; can maintain a less- anxious presence in the midst of turmoil; is not overly dependent upon outside affirmation; works to build a strong personal support system.

*COMPENSATION AND HOUSING: A range is needed for matching purposes. The maximum salary is not published anywhere. Effective salary is cash salary plus housing allowance or manse value and other compensation considered “effective salary” by the Board of Pensions of the PC (U.S.A.)

See Effective Salary Definition at Board of Pensions.

Minimum Effective Salary $60,000 Maximum Effective Salary

Housing Type Manse

X Housing Allowance

Open To Either (Manse or Housing Allowance)

Not Applicable (For Non-pastoral Positions Only)

*EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The unity of believers in Christ is reflected in the rich diversity of the Church’s membership. In Christ, by the power of the Spirit, God unites persons through baptism regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sex, disability, geography, or theological conviction. There is therefore, no place in the life of the Church for discrimination against any person. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) shall guarantee full participation and representation in its worship, governance, and emerging life to all persons or groups within its membership. No member shall be denied participation or representation for any reason other than stated in this Constitution. (F-1.0403) Each Pastor Nominating committee and Search committee is expected to undertake its search for a Teaching Elder in a manner consistent with the good news that in the church “….as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Has the Pastor Nominating Committee and Search Committee affirmed its intention to follow the Form of Government in this regard? _X Yes ____ No

http://www.pensions.org/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=400&mode=2

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REFERENCES (Limit 3)

Below, please list three persons who know your congregation. You might list your Presbytery leadership, a

neighboring pastor, or other persons whom you believe can give a clear and accurate reference for your congregation.

Name Rev. Dr. Ron Sutto

Address 12909 Old Hammond Highway / Baton Rouge, LA / 70816

Phone Numbers (225) 275 - 1242

Relation General Presbyter / Stated Clerk for the Presbytery of South Louisiana

E-mail [email protected]

Name Rabbi Edward Cohn, D.MIN., D.D.

Address 6227 St. Charles Avenue / New Orleans, LA / 70118


Relation Rabbi of Temple Sinai, neighboring Reform Jewish congregation


Name Rev. Henry Hudson

Address 1329 Jackson Avenue / New Orleans, LA / 70130


Relation Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, neighboring congregation


*Pastor Nominating Committee/Search Committee Chairperson/Mid-council Search Committee Chairperson: Name Walter Harris, Jr.

Address 283 Citrus Road

City River Ridge State LA Zip Code 70123

Preferred Phone (504) 865 - 2146

E-mail Address for PNC Communications (required): [email protected]

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ENDORSEMENTS

Pastor Nominating Committee/

Search Committee Date

Signature

Clerk of Session Date

Signature

Presbytery Date

Signature

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