191st General Assembly - Cumberland Presbyterian Church

PRELIMINARY MINUTES

191st General Assemblyof the Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Albuquerque, New Mexico June 19 - 24, 2022

2022 THE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1

Vision of Ministry

Biblically-based and Christ-centered bornoutofaspecificsenseofmission, theCumberlandPresbyterianChurchstrivestobetruetoitsheritage: tobeopentoGod’sreformingspirit, toworkcooperativelywiththelargerBodyofChrist, andtonurturetheconnectionalbondsthatmakeusone.TheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchseeks—tobethehandsandfeetofChristinwitnessandservicetotheworldand,aboveall,theCumberlandPresbyterianChurchlivesouttheloveofGodtothegloryofJesusChrist.

2 PRELIMINARY MINUTES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2022

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Vision of Ministry............................................................................................................................TitlePageProgram..........................................................................................................................................................3Commissioners...............................................................................................................................................5YouthAdvisoryDelegates.............................................................................................................................6CommitteesandAbbreviations......................................................................................................................6CommitteeMeetingRooms...........................................................................................................................6CommitteeAssignments................................................................................................................................7ReferralstoCommittees................................................................................................................................8RecommendationsataGlance.......................................................................................................................9AssemblyMeetingsandOfficers.................................................................................................................10ByLawsofGeneralAssemblyCorporation................................................................................................13MemorialRollofMinisters.........................................................................................................................23LivingGeneralAssemblyModerators.........................................................................................................24MembershipofBoardsandEntities.............................................................................................................25

Reports Moderator..............................................................................................................................................33 Stated Clerk...........................................................................................................................................35 BoardofStewardship,FoundationandBenefits...................................................................................42 BoardoftheHistoricalFoundation.......................................................................................................53 Ministry Council....................................................................................................................................61 CommissiononPresbyterianFederalChaplaincies..............................................................................72 PermanentJudiciaryCommittee...........................................................................................................75 BoardofTrusteesofMemphisTheologicalSeminary..........................................................................76 NominatingCommittee.........................................................................................................................86 OUOCommittee....................................................................................................................................89 PlaceofMeetingCommittee.................................................................................................................91 UnifiedCommitteeonTheologyandSocialConcerns.........................................................................92 BoardofTrusteesofBethelUniversity.................................................................................................93 BoardofTrusteesoftheCumberlandPresbyterianChildren’sHome..................................................97 EntityBudgets....................................................................................................................................101 Memorials............................................................................................................................................110


PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Assembly Meetings: Embassy Suites Hotel, Sandia IV-VWomen’s Ministry Convention: Sierra II-IIICPC General Assembly Office: AgaveCPC Women’s Ministry Office: Registration area & Pinon Retiring CPC Moderator: The Reverend Duawn Mearns, Red River PresbyteryHost Presbytery: Presbytery del CristoPastor Hosts: Revs. Lyle Reece and Harry Chapman, Presbytery del CristoWorship Director: Rev. Mary Anna Townsend, Missouri PresbyteryMusic Director: Victor Garcia, Presbytery del CristoDisplays and Bookstore: Ocotillo I-II

SUNDAY, JUNE 19, 2022

Location Time EventHotel 3-5:00 p.m. Welcome table by Host Committee Hotel Lobby 3-6:00 p.m. Registration for Women’s Ministry Convention Registration Area 3-6:00 p.m. GA Office open for Commissioner/YAD check-in Agave Setup displays OcotilloHeights CPC 5-7:30 p.m. Fellowship time and outdoor concert (food trucks available)

FIRST DAY - MONDAY, JUNE 20Hotel 9-11:00 a.m. Women’s Ministry Registration Registration Area 9-11:00 a.m. Women’s Ministry New Officer Training Pinon 9:30 a.m. Orientation for Commissioners/Youth Advisory Delegates Sierra II-III 10:30 a.m. Orientation for Committee Chairs and Co-Chairs (Commissioner/YAD packets may be picked up before or after the orientation session.) 12:00 p.m. Soup, Salad and Sandwich Buffet will be available Atrium 12:00 p.m. Women’s Ministry Regional Delegate Luncheon La Ventana 2:00 p.m. Opening GA Business Session Sandia IV-V Welcome, Pastor Hosts, Local Officials Constitution of the CPC General Assembly Adoption of the Agenda Report of the Credentials Committee Election of Moderator Election of Vice-Moderator Presentations by the Stated Clerk, Mike Sharpe Communications Corrections to Preliminary Minutes Committee Appointments and Referrals to Committees Introduction of Board and Agency Representatives 3:00 p.m. Moderator & Women’s Ministry Officer Reception (come and go) Ocotillo I-II 3:30 p.m. Women’s Ministry OPTIONAL AFTERNOON TRIP to Old Town 4:00 p.m. Committees Meet (to organize for the week) Sandia I-III, VI-VIII 5:00 p.m. Dinner Break

EVENING PROGRAM

7:00 p.m. Worship/Communion Service Sandia IV-V


SECOND DAY - TUESDAY, JUNE 21

Hotel 8:45 a.m. Women’s Ministry Morning Moments Sierra II-III 9:30 a.m. Women’s Ministry Convention Begins/Opening Worship Sierra II-III 9:30 a.m. GA Committee Meetings (devotions in committees) Sandia I-III, VI-VIII 10:30 a.m. Women’s Ministry Business Meeting Sierra II-III 11:00 a.m. Women’s Ministry Depart for Santa Fe for Service Opportunity 12:00 p.m. Lunch and Learn - hosted by Our United Outreach La Ventana Lunch Break 2-5 p.m. GA Committees Meet Sandia I-III, VI-VIII

EVENING PROGRAM

7:00 p.m. Committee Meetings Sandia I-III, VI-VIII 7:00 p.m. Women’s Ministry returns to Albuquerque 8:30 p.m. Reception Honoring Women in Ministry La Ventana

THIRD DAY - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22

Hotel 8:45 a.m. Women’s Ministry Morning Moments Sierra II-III 9:30 a.m. Women’s Ministry Convention Resumes Sierra II-III 9:30 a.m. GA Committees Meet (devotions in committees) Sandia I-III, VI-VIII 12:00 p.m. Lunch Break (food trucks available at hotel) 2:00 p.m. Women’s Ministry Workshops 5:00 p.m. Conclusion of Committee Meetings Sandia I-III, VI-VIII 5:30 p.m. Joint Banquet & Program La Ventana (hosted by the Children’s Home, Bethel and MTS/PAS)

FOURTH DAY - THURSDAY, JUNE 23

Hotel 8:30 a.m. Devotional - (led by Youth Advisory Delegate) Sandia IV-V 8:45 a.m. Women’s Ministry Morning Moments Sierra II-III 9:00 a.m. Break 9:30 a.m. Women’s Ministry Convention Resumes Sierra II-III 9:30 a.m. General Assembly Business Sandia IV-V Commissioning Service for New Missionaries 12:00 noon Lunch Break Cumberland Presbyterian Women’s Luncheon La Ventana 2:00 p.m. General Assembly Business Sandia IV-V 5:00 p.m. Dinner Break Take Down Displays

EVENING PROGRAM 7:00 p.m. General Assembly Business (if needed) Sandia IV-V

*Closing Devotion: Led by Worship Director Sandia IV-V(closing worship will be at the conclusion of business)

(IntheeventthatbusinessisnotconcludedonThursday,theclosingworshipwillbeattheconclusion

ofbusinessonFridaymorning.)


COMMISSIONERSto the

ONE HUNDRED NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLYPRESBYTERY MINISTER COMMITTEE ELDER COMMITTEE

Andes(2)......................... DianaValdez.......................S/OUO................. LuzGarcia........................ S/OUOArkansas(2).................... TomMerchant...................... MC................... SarahJackson................... S/OUO .......................... SteveMosley........................J/EO................... DonChmura..................... HE/CHCaucaValley(4).............. JhonyMontano...................S/OUO.................Leticia Ceballos................ S/OUO .......................... RodrigoTorres..................... C/HF.................. JairoLopez.........................C/HFChoctaw(1).....................Hannah Bryan.......................J/EO................... LolaJohn............................C/HFColumbia(2)...................Lon Broyles..........................J/EO...................Melissa Broyles...................MC .......................... RogerReid..........................HE/CH................. Georgeladd........................C/HFCovenant(3).................... PhilipBrown........................J/EO................... JeanGlisson.........................TSC .......................... BobbySpurling.................... MC................... JeffGordon....................... S/OUO .......................... DennisWeaver....................S/OUO................. JeffParker...........................C/HFCumberland(3)...............Barry Craddock..................S/OUO................. BoydDay.......................... S/OUO ..........................Kenny Hardin.......................J/EO................... DavidPirtle........................C/HF ..........................Tyler Lindsey........................ MC................... NathanPowell.................... J/EOCumberlandEastCoast(1)DelCristo(2).................. LyleReece............................ MC................... PatMcMurray..................... J/EO .......................... AlfredoRincon...................S/OUO................. SteveNolan...................... HE/CHEastTennessee(3)........... JamesLively......................... MC................... PeteCarter...........................MC .......................... RebeccaPrenshaw..............S/OUO.................Mary McCarter...................C/HF ..........................MikeWilkinson................... C/HFEmaus(1)........................ LidaVargas.......................... C/HF.................. BarucPaez..........................C/HFGrace(3)......................... ScottFowler......................... MC................... PattiNeedham.................. HE/CH ..........................Sherrad Hayes.......................J/EO...................Hue Bell...............................MC .......................... DerekJacks.........................HE/CH................. DavidGramling..................C/HFHongKong(2)................ ChorKongSiu......................TSC................... PoShingChung...................TSCHope(1).......................... AbbyPrevost......................S/OUO................. JimmyMoore..................... J/EOJapan(2)..........................MasahiroMatsumoto..........HE/CH.................ManabiSuzuke................. HE/CHKoreanCumberlandSE.. EnochYu..............................TSCMissouri(1).....................Mary Anna Townsend.......... C/HF..................Lana Moore...................... HE/CHMurfreesboro(3)............. JoeButler............................S/OUO................. SteveArnold......................HE/CJ .......................... TommyJobe.........................TSC...................Michael McClaran...............MC .......................... KevinMedlin......................HE/CH................. BobbySmith....................... J/EONashville(3)....................Michael Bertsch....................J/EO................... RandyGannon.................... J/EO ..........................Leo Bourque......................... MC................... BillHoffman........................TSC .......................... KimberlyMoore...................TSC................... DebbieTrest..................... S/OUONorthCentral(2)............. JeffBiggs............................. C/HF.................. RhondaClark.......................TSC .......................... KevinJenkins.......................TSC................... RoyShanks..........................MCRedRiver(3)................... JeffGehle............................HE/CH................. RandyDavidson..................TSC .......................... DuawnMearns.....................TSC .................. PhyllisJohnston..................C/HF .......................... PerrynRice........................... MC...................Terry Tosch..........................MCRobertDonnell(1)..........MatthewIngram...................J/EO...................Chris Honeycutt...................TSCTenn./Georgia(2)............ RhondaMcGowan............... C/HF.................. JamesCondra..................... J/EO .......................... JenniferNewell...................HE/CH................. GeorgeHolland...................TSCTrinity(2)........................ JPKessie.............................. C/HF.................. TammyBailey.................... J/EO ..........................Mary Kathryn Kirkpatrick....TSC................... DonGraski..........................TSCWestTennessee(5).......... DavidSprenkle.....................TSC................... BeckyDelich.......................MC .......................... TommyThompson..............HE/CH................. JoeHames......................... S/OUO ..........................Chris Todd........................... C/HF.................. JoLaster........................... HE/CH ..........................Laura Todd............................ MC...................Bobby Tucker................... S/OUO .......................... KermitTravis........................J/EO...................MollyWilliams................... J/EO


YOUTH ADVISORY DELEGATESto the

ONE HUNDRED NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY(EachPresbyteryiseligibletosendtwoYouthAdvisoryDelegates)

PRESBYTERY DELEGATE COMMITTEEArkansas.........................................................Catherine Mays...................................................................... S/OUO .........................................................AustynWarren.........................................................................C/HFChoctaw .........................................................(noyouthdelegate)Columbia........................................................JoellePorter..............................................................................MCCovenant........................................................AbrahamDumes.................................................................... HE/CHCumberland....................................................SamuelWooten...................................................................... S/OUOdel Cristo........................................................(noyouthdelegate)EastTennessee...............................................(noyouthdelegate)Emaus .........................................................(noyouthdelegate)Grace .........................................................AvaJacks...................................................................................MCHope .........................................................(noyouthdelegate)Japan .........................................................(noyouthdelegate)KoreanCumberlandofSE.............................(noyouthdelegate)Missouri .........................................................(noyouthdelegate)Murfreesboro..................................................Caleb Gray...............................................................................C/HF .........................................................NathanielWessel...................................................................... TSCNashville........................................................Bella Allen............................................................................. S/OUO .........................................................Lexie Mullis..............................................................................MCNorth Central.................................................BayleeBiggs.......................................................................... HE/CH .........................................................Lannie Clark............................................................................. J/EORedRiver.......................................................GageStegall............................................................................. J/EO .........................................................DylanWalker............................................................................MCRobertDonnell...............................................Lily Barnes............................................................................... TSCTennesseeGeorgia.........................................(noyouthdelegate)Trinity .........................................................CamilaArias............................................................................. TSC .........................................................AnabellaEyer........................................................................... J/EOWestTennessee..............................................IanMcClung.......................................................................... HE/CH

COMMITTEES ABBREVIATIONS AND MEETING ROOMS

ABBREV COMMITTEE MEETING ROOMS

C/HF Chaplains/HistorialFoundation SandiaIIIHE/CH HigherEducation/Children’sHome SandiaVIIJ/EO Judiciary/ElectedOfficers SandiaIIMC Ministry Council Sandia VIIIS/OUO Stewardship/OurUnitedOutreach SandiaVITSC Theology&SocialConcerns SandiaI


COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

1. CHAPLAINS/HISTORICAL FOUNDATION (Sandia III) Chair:ReverendRhondaMcGowan Co-Chair: ReverendJeffBiggs

Ministers:JPKessie,ChrisTodd,RodrigoTorres,MaryAnnaTownsend,LidaVargas,MikeWilkinsonElders:DavidGramling,LolaJohn,PhyllisJohnston,GeorgeLadd,JairoLopez,MaryMcCarter,BarucPaez,JeffParker,DavidPirtleYouth Advisory Delegates: CalebGray,AustynWarren

2. HIGHER EDUCATION/CHILDREN’S HOME (Sandia VII) Chair:ReverendJenniferNewell Co-Chair: ReverendJeffGehle Ministers:DerekJacks,MasahiroMatsumoto,KevinMedlin,RogerReid,TommyThompson

Elders:SteveArnold,DonChmura,JoLaster,LanaMoore,PattiNeedham,SteveNolan,ManabiSuzukeYouth Advisory Delegates:BayleeBiggs,AbrahamDumes,IanMcClung

3. JUDICIARY/ELECTED OFFICERS (Sandia II) Chair:ElderMollyWilliams Co-Chair: ReverendSteveMosley

Ministers:MichaelBertsch,PhilipBrown,LonBroyles,HannahBryan,KennyHardin,SherradHayes,MatthewIngram,KermitTravisElders:TammyBailey,JamesCondra,RandyGannon,PatMcMurray,JimmyMoore,NathanPowell,BobbySmithYouth Advisory Delegates:LannieClark,AnabellaEyer,GageStegall

4. MINISTRY COUNCIL (Sandia VIII) Chair:ReverendJamesLively Co-Chair: ReverendLauraTodd

Ministers: LeoBourque,ScottFowler,TylerLindsey,TomMerchant,LyleReece,PerrynRice,BobbySpurling,Elders:HueBell,MelissaBroyles,PeteCarter,BeckyDelich,Michael,McClaran,RoyShanks, Terry ToschYouth Advisory Delegates:AvaJacks,LexieMullis,JoellePorter,DylanWalker

5. STEWARDSHIP/OUR UNITED OUTREACH (Sandia VI) Chair:ReverendJoeButler Co-Chair: ReverendAbbyPrevost

Ministers: BarryCraddock,JhonyMontano,RebeccaPrenshaw,AlfredoRincon,DianaValdez,DennisWeaverElders:LeticiaCeballos,BoydDay,LuzGarcia,JeffGordon,JoeHames,SarahJackson,DebbieTrest,BobbyTuckerYouth Advisory Delegates:BellaAllen,CatherineMays,SamuelWooten

6. THEOLOGY & SOCIAL CONCERNS (Sandia I) Chair:ReverendDuawnMearns Co-Chair: ReverendKimberlyMoore

Ministers:KevinJenkins,TommyJobe,MaryKathrynKirkpatrick,ChorKongSiu,DavidSprenkle,EnochYuElders:PoShingChung,RhondaClark,RandyDavidson,JeanGlisson,DonGraski,BillHoffman,GeorgeHolland,ChrisHoneycuttYouth Advisory Delegates: CamilaArias,LilyBarnes,NathanielWessel

7. CREDENTIALS: Chair:ElderGeorgeLadd Co-Chair:ElderLanaMoore Member: ReverendMaryKathrynKirkpatrick Youth Advisory Delegate: Caleb Gray


REFERRALS TO COMMITTEES

Referrals to the Committee on Chaplains/Historical Foundation

Page Report 53 TheReportoftheBoardofTrusteesoftheHistoricalFoundation 72 TheReportoftheCommissiononFederalChaplains

Referrals to the Committee on Children’s Home/Higher Education

Page Report 76 TheReportoftheBoardofTrusteesofMemphisTheologicalSeminary 93 TheReportoftheBoardofTrusteesofBethelUniversity 97 TheReportoftheBoardofTrusteesoftheCumberlandPresbyterianChildren’sHome

Referrals to the Committee on Judiciary/Elected Officers

Page Report 33 TheReportoftheModerator 35 TheReportoftheStatedClerk 75 TheReportofthePermanentCommitteeonJudiciary 91 TheReportofthePlaceofMeetingCommittee

Referrals to the Committee on Ministry Council

Page Report 61 TheReportoftheMinistryCouncil

Referrals to the Committee on Stewardship/Elected Officers

Page Report

42 TheReportoftheBoardofStewardship,FoundationandBenefits89 TheReportoftheOurUnitedOutreachCommittee 101 2022LineItemBudgetsSubmittedbyGeneralAssemblyEntities

Referrals to the Committee on Theology and Social Concerns/Unification Task Force

Page Report 92 TheReportoftheUnifiedCommitteeonTheologyandSocialConcerns 110 MemorialfromArkansasPresbyteryRegardingMarriage 111 MemorialfromGracePresbyteryRegardingthe1996GeneralAssemblyStatement onHomosexualityasIncompatiblewiththeChristianLifestyle


RECOMMENDATIONS AT A GLANCEReport of the Moderator(NoRecommendations)

Report of the Stated ClerkPage 38 Recommendation1-2

Report of the Board of Stewardship, Foundation and Benefits(NoRecommendations)

Report of the Board of Trustees of the Historical Foundation(NoRecommendations)

Report of the Ministry CouncilPage 68 Recommendation1-2 70 Recommendation3

Report of the Commission on Federal ChaplainsPage 72 Recommendations1-2 73 Recommendation3 74 Recommendation4

Report of the Permanent Judiciary Committee(NoRecommendations)

Report of the Board of Trustees of Memphis Theological SeminaryPage 79 Recommendation1 85 Recommendation2

Report of the Nominating CommitteePage 86 Recommendation1

Report of the Our United Outreach CommitteePage 89 Recommendation1 90 Recommendation2

Report of the Place of Meeting Committee(NoRecommendations)

Report of the Unified Committee on Theology and Social Concerns(NoRecommendations)

Report of the Board of Trustees of Bethel UniversityPage 94 Recommendation1

Report of the Board of Trustees of the CP Children’s Home(NoRecommendations)

2022 Budgets of General Assembly Board/Entities(NoRecommendations)


ASSEMBLY MEETINGS AND OFFICERSHistoricalReviewoftheStatedMeetingsandOfficersof:

THECUMBERLANDPRESBYTERY,1810-1813

Date Place Moderator Clerk Members1810,February.........................SamMcAdow’sHouse........................SamuelMcAdow..............................YoungEwing....................3..................................................DicksonCo.,TN1810,March20........................RidgeMeeting-House,.........................SamuelMcAdow..............................YoungEwing..................14..................................................SumnerCo.,TN.1810,October23......................LebanonMeeting-House......................FinisEwing.......................................YoungEwing..................161811,March19........................BigSpring,WilsonCo.,TN.................RobertBell........................................YoungEwing..................191811,October9........................RidgeMeeting-House..........................ThomasCalhoun...............................DavidFoster...................231812,April7............................SuggsCreekMeeting-House...............HughKirkpatrick.............................. JamesB.Porter...............281812,November3....................Lebanon,KY........................................FinisEwing.......................................HughKirkpatrick............221813,April6............................BeechMeeting-House..........................RobertBell........................................ JamesB.Porter...............34..................................................SumnerCo.TN

THECUMBERLANDSYNOD,1813-1828

1813,October5........................BeechMeeting-House..........................WilliamMcGee................................. FinisEwing.....................131814,April5............................SuggsCreek.........................................DavidFoster...................................... JamesB.Porter...............271815,October17......................BeechMeeting-House..........................WilliamBarnett.................................DavidFoster...................151816,October15......................FreeMeeting-House,TN.....................ThomasCalhoun...............................DavidFoster...................221817,October21......................Mt.Moriah,KY...................................RobertDonnell..................................HughKirkpatrick............271818,October20......................BigSpring,TN.....................................FinisEwing.......................................RobertBell.....................271819,October19......................SuggsCreek,TN..................................SamuelKing......................................WilliamBarnett..............241820,October17......................Russellville,KY...................................ThomasCalhoun...............................WilliamMoore...............301821,ThirdTues.inOct..........Russellville,KY.....................................Minutes not recorded1822,October15......................BeechMeeting-House..........................JamesB.Porter.................................DavidFoster...................471823,October21......................Russellville,KY...................................JohnBarnett......................................Aaron Alexander.............481824,October19......................CaneCreek,TN....................................SamuelKing......................................WilliamMoore...............681825,October18....................Princeton,KY.......................................WilliamBarnett.................................HiramMcDaniel.............761826,ThirdTues.inOct..........Russellville,KY.....................................Minutes not recorded1827,November20..................Russellville,KY...................................JamesS.Guthrie...............................LabanJones....................631828,October21......................Franklin,TN.........................................HiramA.Hunter................................RichardBeard.................94

THEGENERALASSEMBLY,1829-

1829,May19...........................Princeton,KY.......................................ThomasCalhoun............................... F.R.Cossitt....................261830,May18...........................Princeton,KY.......................................JamesB.Porter................................. F.R.Cossitt....................361831,May17...........................Princeton,KY.......................................AlexChapman.................................. F.R.Cossitt....................341832,May15...........................Nashville,TN.......................................F.R.Cossitt....................................... F.R.Cossitt....................361833,May21...........................Nashville,TN.......................................SamuelKing...................................... F.R.Cossitt....................351834,May20...........................Nashville,TN.......................................ThomasCalhoun............................... JamesSmith....................481835,May19...........................Princeton,KY.......................................SamKing.......................................... JamesSmith....................421836,May17...........................Nashville,TN.......................................ReubenBurrow................................. JamesSmith....................431837,May16...........................Lebanon,TN........................................RobertDonnell.................................. JamesSmith....................491838,May15...........................Princeton,KY.......................................HiramA.Hunter................................ JamesSmith....................471840,May19...........................Elkton,KY...........................................ReubenBurrow................................ JamesSmith....................551841,May18...........................Owensboro,KY...................................WilliamRalston................................C.G.McPherson............561842,May17...........................Owensboro,KY...................................Milton Bird........................................C.G.McPherson............571843,May16...........................Owensboro,KY...................................A.M.Bryan......................................C.G.McPherson............681845,May20...........................Lebanon,TN........................................RichardBeard...................................C.G.McPherson............951846,May19...........................Owensboro,KY...................................M.H.Bone........................................C.G.McPherson............861847,May18...........................Lebanon,Ohio......................................HiramA.Hunter................................C.G.McPherson............711848,May16...........................Memphis,TN.......................................Milton Bird........................................C.G.McPherson..........1001849,May16...........................Princeton,KY.......................................JohnL.Smith....................................C.G.McPherson............751850,May21...........................Clarksville,TN.....................................ReubenBurrow.................................Milton Bird...................1021851,May20...........................Pittsburgh,PA.......................................Milton Bird........................................Milton Bird.....................711852,May18...........................Nashville,TN.......................................DavidLowry.....................................Milton Bird...................1071853,May17...........................Princeton,KY.......................................H.S.Porter........................................Milton Bird...................1081854,May16...........................Memphis,TN.......................................Isaac Shook.......................................Milton Bird...................1121855,May15...........................Lebanon,TN........................................M.H.Bone........................................Milton Bird...................1011856,May15...........................Louisville,KY......................................Milton Bird........................................Milton Bird.....................991857,May21...........................Lexington,MO.....................................CarsonP.Reed..................................Milton Bird...................1061858,May20...........................Huntsville,AL......................................FelixJohnson....................................Milton Bird...................1241859,May19...........................Evansville,IN......................................T.B.Wilson......................................Milton Bird...................1311860,May17...........................Nashville,TN.......................................S.G.Burney......................................Milton Bird...................1681861,May16...........................St.Louis,MO.......................................A.E.Cooper.....................................Milton Bird.....................511862,May15...........................Owensboro,KY...................................P.G.Rea............................................Milton Bird.....................581863,May21...........................Alton,IL...............................................Milton Bird........................................Milton Bird.....................731864,May19...........................Lebanon,OH........................................JesseAnderson..................................Milton Bird.....................651865,May18...........................Evansville,IN......................................HiramDouglas..................................Milton Bird.....................781866,May17...........................Owensboro,KY...................................RichardBeard...................................Milton Bird...................1551867,May16...........................Memphis,TN.......................................J.B.Mitchell.....................................Milton Bird...................1761868,May21...........................Lincoln,IL...........................................G.W.Mitchell...................................Milton Bird...................1841869,May20...........................Murfreesboro,TN................................S.T.Anderson...................................Milton Bird...................1731870,May19...........................Warrensburg,MO.................................J.C.Provine......................................Milton Bird...................167


Date Place Moderator Clerk Members1871,May18.......................Nashville,TN....................................... J.B.Logan..............................................Milton Bird...........................1731872,May16.......................Evansville,IN......................................C.H.Bell................................................Milton Bird...........................1821873,May15.......................Huntsville,AL...................................... J.W.Poindexter...................................... JohnFrizzell.........................1651874,May21.......................Springfield,MO...................................T.C.Blake.............................................. JohnFrizzell.........................1851875,May20.......................Jefferson,TX........................................W.S.Campbell....................................... JohnFrizzell.........................1691876,May18.......................BowlingGreen,KY............................. J.M.Gill................................................. JohnFrizzell.........................1841877,May17.......................Lincoln,IL...........................................A.B.Miller............................................ JohnFrizzell.........................1711878,May16.......................Lebanon,TN........................................D.E.Bushnell........................................ JohnFrizzell.........................2051879,May15.......................Memphis,TN....................................... J.S.Grider.............................................. JohnFrizzell.........................1431880,May20.......................Evansville,IN......................................A.Templeton.......................................... JohnFrizzell.........................1941881,May19.......................Austin,TX............................................W.J.Darby............................................. JohnFrizzell.........................1871882,May18.......................Huntsville,AL...................................... S.H.Buchanan....................................... JohnFrizzell.........................1881883,May17.......................Nashville,TN.......................................A.J.McGlumphey.................................T.C.Blake............................2041884,May15.......................McKeesport,PA................................... JohnFrizzell...........................................T.C.Blake............................1481885,May21.......................Bentonville,AR....................................G.T.Stainback.......................................T.C.Blake............................1851886,May20.......................Sedalia,MO.........................................E.B.Crisman.........................................T.C.Blake............................1931887,May19.......................Covington,OH.....................................Nathan Green..........................................T.C.Blake............................1871888,May17.......................Waco,TX.............................................W.H.Black............................................T.C.Blake............................2171889,May16.......................KansasCity,MO.................................. J.M.Hubbert..........................................T.C.Blake............................2171890,May15.......................UnionCity,TN.....................................E.G.McLean.........................................T.C.Blake............................2201891,May21.......................Owensboro,KY...................................E.F.Beard..............................................T.C.Blake............................2131892,May19.......................Memphis,TN.......................................W.T.Danley...........................................T.C.Blake............................2291893,May18.......................LittleRock,AR....................................W.S.Ferguson........................................T.C.Blake............................2261894,May17.......................Eugene,OR.......................................... F.R.Earle...............................................T.C.Blake............................1671895,May16.......................Meridian,MS.......................................M.B.DeWitt..........................................T.C.Blake............................2081896,May21.......................Birmingham,AL..................................A.W.Hawkins........................................ J.M.Hubbert........................2001897,May20.......................Chicago,IL...........................................H.S.Williams......................................... J.M.Hubbert........................2241898,May19.......................Marshall,MO.......................................H.H.Norman......................................... J.M.Hubbert........................2211899,May18.......................Denver,CO.......................................... J.M.Halsell............................................ J.M.Hubbert........................1811900,May17.......................Chattanooga,TN.................................H.C.Bird............................................... J.M.Hubbert........................2301901,May16.......................WestPoint,MS....................................E.E.Morris............................................ J.M.Hubbert........................2261902,May15.......................Springfield,MO................................... S.M.Templeton..................................... J.M.Hubbert........................2551903,May21.......................Nashville,TN.......................................R.M.Tinnon.......................................... J.M.Hubbert........................2471904,May19.......................Dallas,TX............................................W.E.Settle............................................. J.M.Hubbert........................2511905,May18.......................Fresno,CA........................................... J.B.Hail................................................. J.M.Hubbert........................2491906,May17.......................Decatur,IL........................................... Ira Landrith............................................. J.M.Hubbert........................2791906,May24.......................Decatur,IL........................................... J.L.Hudgins..........................................T.H.Padgett.........................1061907,May17.......................Dickson,TN.........................................A.N.Eshman......................................... J.L.Goodknight...................1401908,May21.......................Corsicana,TX...................................... F.H.Prendergast.................................... J.L.Goodknight...................1361909,May20.......................Bentonville,AR.................................... J.T.Barbee............................................. J.L.Goodknight...................1421910,May19.......................Dickson,TN......................................... J.H.Fussell............................................ J.L.Goodknight...................1441911,May18.......................Evansville,IN...................................... J.W.Duvall............................................ J.L.Goodknight...................1091912,May16.......................Warrensburg,MO................................. J.D.Lewis.............................................. J.L.Goodknight...................1191913,May15.......................BowlingGreen,KY............................. J.H.Milholland...................................... J.L.Goodknight...................1121914,May21.......................Wagoner,OK........................................ F.A.Brown............................................. J.L.Goodknight...................1051915,May20.......................Memphis,TN.......................................WilliamClark.........................................D.W.Fooks..........................1161916,May18.......................Birmingham,AL.................................. J.L.Price................................................D.W.Fooks..........................1251917,May17.......................Lincoln,IL........................................... F.A.Seagle.............................................D.W.Fooks..........................1021918,May16.......................Dallas,TX............................................C.H.Walton...........................................D.W.Fooks..........................1171919,May15.......................Fayetteville,AR................................... J.H.Zwingle..........................................D.W.Fooks..........................1011920,May15.......................McKenzie,TN...................................... J.E.Cortner............................................D.W.Fooks..........................1231921,May19.......................Greenfield,MO.................................... JudgeJohnB.Tally................................D.W.Fooks..........................1081922,May18.......................Greeneville,TN....................................HughS.McCord.....................................D.W.Fooks..........................1021923,May17.......................Fairfield,IL.......................................... P.F.Johnson,D.D.................................D.W.Fooks..........................1051924,May15.......................Austin,TX............................................D.M.McAnulty.....................................D.W.Fooks............................931925,May21.......................Nashville,TN.......................................W.E.Morrow.........................................D.W.Fooks..........................1141926,May20.......................Columbus,MS..................................... I.K.Floyd..............................................D.W.Fooks..........................1111927,May19.......................Lakeland,FL........................................T.A.DeVore...........................................D.W.Fooks............................971928,May21.......................Jackson,TN.......................................... J.L.Hudgins..........................................D.W.Fooks............................971929,May16.......................Princeton,KY.......................................H.C.Walton...........................................D.W.Fooks............................981930,May15.......................Olney,TX.............................................O.A.Barbee...........................................D.W.Fooks............................921931,May21.......................Evansville,IN...................................... J.L.Elliot...............................................D.W.Fooks............................981932,May19.......................Chattanooga,TN..................................G.G.Halliburton....................................D.W.Fooks..........................1041933,June14.......................Memphis,TN.......................................W.B.Cunningham.................................D.W.Fooks............................941934,June14.......................Springfield,MO...................................A.C.DeForest........................................D.W.Fooks..........................1031935,June13.......................McKenzie,TN......................................C.A.Davis.............................................D.W.Fooks..........................1041936,June18.......................SanAntonio,TX..................................E.K.Reagin...........................................D.W.Fooks..........................1001937,June16.......................Knoxville,TN......................................GeorgeE.Coleman................................D.W.Fooks..........................1091938,June16.......................Russellville,AR...................................D.D.Dowell..........................................D.W.Fooks..........................1171939,June15.......................Marshall,MO.......................................E.R.Ramer............................................D.W.Fooks..........................1261940,June13.......................Cookeville,TN.....................................KeithT.Postlethwaite.............................D.W.Fooks..........................1161941,June19.......................Denton,TX...........................................L.L.Thomas..........................................D.W.Fooks..........................1201942,June18.......................McKenzie,TN......................................GeorgeW.Burroughs.............................D.W.Fooks..........................1081943,June17.......................Paducah,KY........................................A.A.Collins...........................................D.W.Fooks............................941944,June15.......................BowlingGreen,KY............................. I.M.Vaughn...........................................D.W.Fooks............................941945,May31.......................Lewisburg,TN..................................... S.T.Byars..............................................WayneWiman.......................1031946,June13.......................Birmingham,AL..................................C.R.Matlock.........................................WayneWiman.......................1051947,June12.......................Knoxville,TN......................................MorrisPepper.........................................WayneWiman.......................108


Date Place Moderator Clerk Members1948,June17.....................Nashville,TN..................................PaulF.Brown................................................WayneWiman......................1051949,June16.....................Muskogee,OK.................................BlakeWarren.................................................WayneWiman......................1091950,June15.....................LosAngeles,CA..............................L.P.Turnbow................................................WayneWiman........................981951,June14.....................Longview,TX..................................JohnE.Gardner............................................WayneWiman......................1051952,June12.....................Memphis,TN...................................EmeryA.Newman........................................WayneWiman......................1201953,June18.....................Gadsden,AL....................................CharlesL.Lehning,Jr...................................WayneWiman......................1071954,June17.....................Dyersburg,TN.................................JohnS.Smith................................................WayneWiman......................1241955,June16.....................Lubbock,TX....................................ErnestC.Cross..............................................Shaw Scates.........................1181956,June21.....................Cookeville,TN................................Hubert Morrow.............................................Shaw Scates.........................1181957,June21.....................Evansville,IN..................................WilliamT.Ingram,Jr....................................Shaw Scates.........................1191958,June18.....................Birmingham,AL..............................WayneWiman...............................................Shaw Scates.........................1161959,June17..................... Springfield,MO...............................VirgilT.Weeks..............................................Shaw Scates.........................1201960,June15.....................Nashville,TN..................................ArleighG.Matlock.......................................Shaw Scates.........................1301961,June21..................... Florence,AL....................................OllieW.McClung.........................................Shaw Scates.........................1261962,June20.....................LittleRock,AR................................EugeneL.Warren..........................................Shaw Scates.........................1261963,June19.....................Austin,TX.......................................FranklinChesnut...........................................Shaw Scates.........................1171964,June17.....................Chattanooga,TN..............................VaughnFults.................................................Shaw Scates.........................1231965,June16..................... SanFrancisco,CA...........................ThomasForester............................................Shaw Scates.........................1141966,June15.....................Memphis,TN...................................JohnW.Sparks..............................................Shaw Scates.........................1241967,June21..................... Paducah,KY....................................RaymonBurroughs.......................................Shaw Scates.........................1231968,June19.....................OklahomaCity,OK.........................LoyceS.Estes...............................................Shaw Scates.........................1151969,June18..................... SanAntonio,TX..............................J.DavidHester..............................................Shaw Scates.........................1161970,June17.....................Knoxville,TN..................................L.C.Waddle.................................................Shaw Scates.........................1161971,June16..................... Jackson,TN.....................................E.ThachShauf..............................................Shaw Scates.........................1161972,June19.....................KansasCity,MO.............................ClaudeD.Gilbert..........................................Shaw Scates.........................1101973,June18..................... Ft.Worth,TX...................................ThomasH.Campbell....................................Shaw Scates.........................1011974,June17.....................BowlingGreen,KY.........................DavidA.Brown............................................Shaw Scates.........................1161975,June16.....................McKenzie,TN.................................RoyE.Blakeburn..........................................Shaw Scates.........................1201976,June21.....................Tulsa,OK.........................................HubertW.Covington....................................T.V.Warnick.......................1151977,June30.....................Tampa,FL........................................FredW.Bryson.............................................T.V.Warnick.......................1221978,June19.....................McKenzie,TN.................................JoseFajardo..................................................T.V.Warnick.......................1201979,June18.....................Albuquerque,NM............................JamesC.Gilbert............................................T.V.Warnick.......................1261980,June16.....................Evansville,IN..................................RobertL.Hull...............................................T.V.Warnick.......................1261981,June15.....................Denton,TX......................................W.JeanRichardson.......................................T.V.Warnick.......................1261982,June21.....................Owensboro,KY...............................W.A.Rawlins...............................................T.V.Warnick.......................1241983,June20.....................Birmingham,AL..............................RobertG.Forester.........................................T.V.Warnick.......................1271984,June11.....................Chattanooga,TN..............................C.RayDobbins.............................................T.V.Warnick.......................1251985,June17.....................Lexington,KY.................................VirgilH.Todd...............................................RoyE.Blakeburn................1251986,June23.....................Odessa,TX......................................JamesW.Knight...........................................RoyE.Blakeburn................1251987,June15.....................Louisville,KY.................................WilburS.Wood.............................................RoyE.Blakeburn................1251988,June6.......................Tulsa,OK.........................................BeverlySt.John............................................RobertProsser.....................1191989,June12.....................Knoxville,TN..................................WilliamRustenhaven,Jr...............................RobertProsser.......................961990,June25..................... Ft.Worth,TX...................................ThomasD.Campbell....................................RobertProsser.......................881991,June24..................... Paducah,KY....................................FloydT.Hensley,Jr.......................................RobertProsser.....................1061992,June22..................... Jackson,TN.....................................JohnDavidHall............................................RobertProsser.....................1021993,June21.....................LittleRock,AR................................RobertM.Shelton.........................................RobertProsser.....................1001994,June20.....................Albuquerque,NM............................DonaldC.Alexander.....................................RobertProsser.....................1001995,June19.....................Nashville,TN..................................ClintonO.Buck............................................RobertProsser.....................1021996,June17.....................Huntsville,AL.................................MerlynA.Alexander.....................................RobertProsser.......................951997,April11....................Nashville,TN..................................MerlynA.Alexander.....................................RobertProsser.......................801997,June16.....................Louisville,KY.................................W.LewisWynn.............................................RobertProsser.......................951998,June15.....................Chattanooga,TN..............................MasaharuAsayama.......................................RobertProsser.......................971999,June21.....................Memphis,TN...................................GwendolynRoddye......................................MarjorieShannon..................962000,June19.....................BowlingGreen,KY.........................BobG.Roberts..............................................RobertD.Rush......................962001,June18.....................Odessa,TX......................................RandolphJacob.............................................RobertD.Rush......................882002,June17..................... Paducah,KY....................................BertL.Owen.................................................RobertD.Rush......................952003,June23.....................Knoxville,TN..................................Charles McCaskey........................................RobertD.Rush......................962004,June21..................... Irving,TX........................................EdwardG.Sims............................................RobertD.Rush......................872005,June27..................... Franklin,TN....................................LindaH.Glenn..............................................RobertD.Rush......................912006,June18.....................Birmingham,AL..............................DonaldHubbard............................................RobertD.Rush......................872007,June18.....................HotSprings,AR..............................FrankWard....................................................RobertD.Rush......................842007,December7..............Nashville,TN..................................FrankWard....................................................RobertD.Rush......................622008,June7....................... Japan................................................JonathanClark..............................................RobertD.Rush......................822009,June15.....................Memphis,TN...................................SamSuddarth................................................RobertD.Rush......................862010,June13.....................Dickson,TN....................................BoyceWallace...............................................RobertD.Rush......................882011,June20..................... Springfield,MO...............................DonM.Tabor................................................Michael Sharpe......................822012,June18..................... Florence,AL....................................RobertD.Rush..............................................Michael Sharpe......................902013,June17.....................Murfreesboro,TN............................ForestProsser................................................Michael Sharpe......................932014,June16.....................Chattanooga,TN..............................Lisa Anderson...............................................Michael Sharpe......................862015,June20.....................Colombia,SouthAmerica...............Michele Gentry.............................................Michael Sharpe......................912016,June20.....................Nashville,Tennessee.......................DwayneTyus.................................................Michael Sharpe......................842017,June19..................... PalmHarbor,Florida.......................DavidLancaster............................................Michael Sharpe......................772018,June17......................Norman,Oklahoma.........................JayEarheart-Brown......................................Michael Sharpe......................862019,June10.....................Huntsville,Alabama........................SheliaO’Mara...............................................Michael Sharpe......................892021,June27.....................Louisville,Kentucky.......................DuawnMearns..............................................Michael Sharpe......................84


BYLAWSBylawsoftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchGeneralAssemblyCorporation

ANon-profitReligiousCorporationOrganizedandExistingUndertheLawsoftheStateofTennessee

ARTICLE 1-RELIGIOUS CORPORATION

1.01 Purpose. TheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchisaspiritualbodycomprisedofaportionoftheuniversalbodyofbelieversconfessingJesusChristasLordandSavior.Asanecclesiasticalbody,theCumberlandPresbyterianChurch isaconnectionalChurchwhich includesallof the judicatoriesoftheChurch.ThehighestjudicatoryofthisecclesiasticalbodyistheGeneralAssemblyoftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurch(referredtointheseBylawsas“theChurch”).ThiscorporationhasbeenformedtoserveandsupporttheChurchbyholdingrealandpersonalpropertyoftheChurch,employingstafftoservetheChurch,andperformingothersecularandlegalfunctions. 1.02 Ecclesiastical Authority Not Limited by Corporate Powers. The enumeration in statestatutes or these Bylaws of specific powerswhichmay be exercised by the Commissioners, Board ofDirectors,or theofficersof thecorporationwhenacting in theircorporatecapacityshallnot limit theirauthoritywhenactingintheirecclesiasticalcapacityfortheChurch. 1.03 Church Authorities.ThedoctrineoftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurch,expressedintheConfessionofFaith,Constitution,RulesofDiscipline,andRulesofOrderoftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurch,shallhaveprecedenceoveranyinconsistentprovisionoftheseBylaws.

ARTICLE 2-TERMINOLOGY

2.01 Delegates.Thecorporation’sdelegatesshallbecalled“Commissioners.” 2.02 General Assembly.AmeetingoftheCommissionersshallbecalleda“GeneralAssembly.” 2.03 President.Thecorporation’spresidentshallbecalledthe“StatedClerk.” 2.04 Ecumenical Representative.ApersonwhoisnotamemberofaCumberlandPresbyterianChuchorpresbyterybutwhosupportsthemissionofadenominationalentityandiselectedtoatermofserviceonthatentityshallbecalledan“EcumenicalRepresentative.”

ARTICLE 3-OFFICES

3.01 Location.TheprincipalofficeofthecorporationintheStateofTennesseeshallbelocatedinShelbyCounty,Tennessee.Thecorporationmayhavesuchotheroffices,eitherwithinoroutsidetheStateofTennessee,astheGeneralAssemblyortheBoardofDirectorsmaydirectfromtimetotime.

ARTICLE 4–COMMISSIONERS

4.01 Commissioners.TheCommissionersshallhavethepowersandauthoritydescribedinthecorporation’scharterandtheseBylaws.Includedamongthemarethepowerto:

a.ElecttheelectedmembersoftheBoardofDirectors. b.Approveanyamendmenttothecorporation’scharterexceptanamendmenttodelete thenamesoftheoriginaldirectors;tochangethenameoftheregisteredagent,orto changetheaddressoftheregisteredoffice; c.ElectandremovetheModerator,StatedClerk,andtheEngrossingClerk. d.Fillvacanciesonthecorporation’svariousboards,agenciesandcommittees,andon theboardsofanysubsidiaries; e.Approvethemergerordissolutionofthecorporation,orthesaleofsubstantiallyallof thecorporation’sassets;and f.Transactsuchotherbusinessofthecorporationasmayproperlycomebeforeany meetingoftheCommissioners. 4.02 Selection of Commissioners: Number and Qualifications.Commissionersshallbeselectedbythepresbyteries.Apresbyteryshallbeentitledtosendoneministerandoneelderforeach1,000,orfractionthereof,activemembers(includingordainedclergy)inthepresbytery. EachelderselectedasaCommissionermustbeservingasamemberofasessionat thetimeoftheGeneralAssemblyatwhichheorshewillserve.ACommissionershallcontinuetoserveuntilnolongerqualifiedoruntilhisorhersuccessorisselectedandqualified.Theclerkofeachpresbyteryshallcertifythepresbytery’sdulyelectedcommissioners,youthadvisorydelegates,andalternatestotheStatedClerkinamannerprovidedbytheStatedClerk.


4.03 Youth Advisory Delegates.Eachpresbyterymayselectnotmorethantwoyouthadvisorydelegateswhoshouldbefrom15through19yearsofage.AdvisorydelegatesmayserveasmemberswithfullrightsonGeneralAssemblycommittees,butshallnotvoteasCommissioners. 4.04 Annual Meeting and Notice. TheCommissionersshallmeetannuallyatadateand timeestablishedbytheGeneralAssembly.Themeetingshallbecontinuedfromdaytodayuntiladjournment.WrittennoticeofthemeetingshallbemailedtothestatedclerksofallpresbyteriesandpublishedintheCumberlandPresbyterianatleastsixty(60)dayspriortotheproposedmeeting. 4.05 Special Meetings and Notice.TheModerator,orincaseoftheModerator’sabsence,death,orinabilitytoact,theStatedClerk,maywiththewrittenconcurrenceoratthewrittenrequestoftwentyCommissioners,tenofwhomshallbeministersandtenelders,representingatleastfivepresbyteries,callaspecialmeetingoftheCommissioners.Ifwarrantedbyachangeofcircumstances,acalledspecialmeetingmaybecancelledbytheModerator,orincaseoftheModerator’sabsence,death,orinabilitytoact,theStatedClerk,withthewrittenconcurrenceofatleasttenoftheCommissionerswhorequestedorconcurredinthecallofthespecialmeeting.Writtennoticeofanyspecialmeetingshallbemailedtothestatedclerksofallpresbyteries,toallCommissioners,andtotheiralternatesatleastsixty(60)dayspriortothemeeting.The notice shall specify the particular business of the specialmeeting, and no other business shall betransacted. 4.06 Place of Meeting. TheGeneralAssemblymaydesignateanyplacewithinoroutside thestateofTennesseeastheplaceforanannualmeeting.IftheCommissionersfailtodesignateaplaceforanannualmeeting,orifanemergencyrequirestheplacetobechanged,theBoardofDirectorsmaydesignateaplacefortheannualmeeting.TheModeratorortheStatedClerk,asthecasemaybe,whencallingaspecialmeetingshalldesignatethetimeandplaceofthemeetinginthenoticeofthemeeting. 4.07 Quorum.AnytwentyormoreCommissioners,ofwhomatleasttenareministersandtenelders,entitledtovoteshallconstituteaquorumatanyGeneralAssembly.Whenaquorumisoncepresentto organize ameeting, businessmay continue to be conducted and votes taken despite the subsequentwithdrawalofanyCommissioner.Ameetingmaybeadjourneddespitetheabsenceofaquorum. 4.08 Voting. Every Commissioner shall be entitled to one vote, which must be cast by theCommissionerinperson;noproxiesarepermitted.Allcorporateactionsshallbetakenbymajorityvoteexcept as otherwise providedby the corporation’s parliamentary authority. Voting formembers of theBoardofDirectorsshallbenon-cumulative.

ARTICLE 5-BOARD OF DIRECTORS

5.01 Authority.TheBoardofDirectorsshallmanagethebusinessandaffairsofthecorporationexceptforanypowerorauthoritywhichisreservedtotheCommissionersordelegatedtoanyotheragencyofthecorporation.TheBoardofDirectorsisauthorizedtoamendthecorporation’scharteronlytodeletethenamesoftheoriginaldirectors;tochangethenameoftheregisteredagent;ortochangetheaddressoftheregisteredoffice. 5.02 Composition of the Board of Directors. TheBoard ofDirectors shall consist of seven(7)members,who shall be the directors of the corporation. Six (6)members shall be elected by theCommissionersandtheStatedClerkshallservebyvirtueofoffice.Allmembers,whetherelectedorexofficio,shallhavealloftheprivilegesofoffice. 5.03 Qualification for Election.EachpersonelectedtotheBoardofDirectorsshallbeanaturalpersonwhoisapersoningoodstandingofapresbyteryorlocalCumberlandPresbyterianChurch.Notwodirectorsshallbefromthesamepresbytery,provided,however,thatadirectorwhomovesfromonepresbyterytoanothermaycontinuetoserveuntiltheexpirationofhisorhertermofoffice. 5.04 Election and Tenure.TheelectedmembersoftheBoardofDirectorsshallservetermsofthree(3)yearseach.Thetermsshallbestaggeredsothattwo(2)directorsshallbeelectedeachyear.Eachpersonelectedshallserveuntilhisorhersuccessorhasbeenelectedandqualified. 5.05 Action of Board in Emergency or By Default.If,foranyreason,theGeneralAssemblyfailstofillavacancyontheBoardofDirectorsatthenextGeneralAssembly,thentheBoardofDirectorsmayfillthevacancybymajorityvoteofthememberstheninoffice. 5.06 Meetings.TheBoardofDirectorsshallmeetannuallyormoreoftenatsuchtimeandplaceasitmayset.SpecialmeetingsmaybecalledbyorattherequestoftheStatedClerkoranythreedirectorsatanyplace,eitherwithinoroutsidethestateofTennessee. 5.07 Notice. Noticeofanymeetingshallbegivenat leastfive (5)daysbefore thedateof themeeting,except thatnoticebymailshallbegivenat least ten(10)daysbeforethedateof themeeting.Noticemaybecommunicated inperson;by telephone, fax,or electronicmail;orbyfirst classmailorcourier.ExceptasspecificallyprovidedbytheseBylaws,neitherthebusinesstobetransactedatnorthepurposeofanyspecialorregularmeetingoftheBoardofDirectorsneedbespecifiedinthenoticeofthemeeting. 5.08 Notice of Special Actions.AnymeetingoftheBoardofDirectorsatwhichoneormoreofthefollowingactionsshallbeconsideredmustbeprecededbyseven(7)dayswrittennoticetoeachmember


that thematterwill be voted upon, unless notice has beenwaived. Actions requiring such notice are:amendmentorrestatementofthecorporatecharter;approvalofaplanofmergerforthecorporation;saleofallorsubstantiallyallofthecorporation’sassets;anddissolutionofthecorporation. 5.09 Officers of the Board of Directors.TheBoardofDirectorsmayhavesuchofficersoftheboardasitmaydeemappropriate. 5.10 Quorum and Voting.AmajorityofthemembersshallconstituteaquorumforthetransactionofbusinessatanymeetingoftheBoardofDirectors.Whenaquorumisoncepresenttoorganizeameeting,itisnotbrokenbythesubsequentwithdrawalofanyofthosepresent.Ameetingmaybeadjourneddespitethelackofaquorum.ThevoteofamajorityofthememberspresentatameetingatwhichaquorumispresentshallbetheactoftheBoardofDirectorsunlessagreatervoteisspecificallyrequiredbytheCharterortheBylaws. 5.11 Conference Meetings.AnyorallthemembersoftheBoardofDirectorsoranycommitteedesignated by it may meet by means of conference telephone or similar communications equipmentwhichpermitsallpersonsparticipatinginthemeetingtoheareachothersimultaneously.Amemberwhoparticipatesinameetingbysuchmeansisdeemedtobepresentinpersonatthemeeting. 5.12 Action by Written Consent.WheneverthemembersoftheBoardofDirectorsarerequiredorpermittedtotakeanyactionbyvote,suchactionmaybetakenwithoutameetingonwrittenconsent,settingforththeactionsotakenandsignedbyallofthemembersentitledtovote, 5.13 Emergency Actions.IftheBoardofDirectorsdeterminesbyavoteofthree-fourthsofallitsmembersthatanemergencyexistsofsuchmagnitudeastothreatentheworkofthewholeChurch,orofallboardsandotheragenciesoftheChurch,andthattheemergencyrequiresactionbeforethenextmeetingoftheGeneralAssembly,thentheBoardofDirectorsshallexercisethepowersoftheCommissionersinsuchemergency. 5.14 Compensation.MembersoftheBoardofDirectorsshallreceivenocompensationintheircapacityasmembersoftheBoardofDirectors.Membersmaybepaidtheirexpenses,ifany,ofattendanceateachmeetingoftheBoardofDirectors. 5.15 Removal of Directors.AnelectedmemberoftheBoardofDirectorsmayberemovedbytheCommissionersformisfeasanceorifheorsheisnolongerqualifiedtobeelectedtotheBoardofDirectors.

ARTICLE 6-WAIVER OF NOTICE

6.01 Written Waiver.AnynoticerequiredtobegiventoanymemberoftheBoardofDirectorsoraCommissionerundertheseBylaws,theCharter,orthelawsofTennesseemaybewaived.Thewaivershallbeinwriting,signed(eitherbeforeoraftertheeventrequiringnotice)bythepersonentitledtothenotice,anddeliveredtothecorporation. 6.02 Waiver by Attendance. The attendance of a member of the Board of Directors or aCommissioneratanymeetingshallconstituteawaiverofnoticeofthemeeting,unlessthepersonattendsameetingfortheexpresspurposeofobjectingtothetransactionofanybusinessbecausethemeetingwasnotproperlycalledorconvened.

ARTICLE 7-MODERATOR AND VICE-MODERATOR

7.01 Nomination and Election.AtthebeginningofeachannualmeetingtheGeneralAssemblyshallelectaCommissionertoserveasModeratoruntilthenextannualmeeting.NominationsforModeratorshallcomefromthefloor.Onenominatingspeech,nottoexceedtenminutes,shallbepermittedonbehalfofeachnominee.Ifthereismorethanonenominee,theelectionshallbeconductedbywrittenballot.AcommitteeappointedandsupervisedbytheStatedClerkshallreceivetheballots,countthem,andcertifytheelection.Ifnonomineereceivesamajorityofthevotescast,arun-offelectionshallbeconducted.Onlythoseleadingnomineeswhotogetherreceivedamajorityofthevotescastontheprecedingballotshallbeincludedintherun-offelection. 7.02 Nature of Office. TheModerator of the GeneralAssembly is the ecclesiastical head oftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchduringthetenureoftheofficeandaspiritualrepresentativeoftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchwhereverGodleads.TheModeratorreceivesapreciousgiftandgreatopportunityforserviceintheChurch:thefreedomtogoanywhereandtolistentothemind,heartandspiritofthedenominationandtospeakwithandtotheChurch.TheofficeofModeratorhasgreathonorandrespect,andthepersonelectedtotheOfficeisapriest,prophet,andpastoroftheChurchatlarge.TheModeratorprayswithandfortheworkoftheSpiritofGodinthelifeofthedenominationateveryopportunity.TheModeratorparticipatesinthelifeandworkoftheChurchasfaraspossible,andpaysparticularattentiontoecumenical relations,especiallywith theCumberlandPresbyterianChurch inAmerica. Judicatories,congregations,andothersareurged to invite theModerator,and theModerator isencouraged toattendmeetingsofChurchentitiesandjudicatoriestoobservethelifeandworkoftheChurchateverylevel.


7.03 Duties and Privileges of Office. a.TheModeratorshallpresideatallmeetingsoftheGeneralAssembly. b.TheModeratorshallappoint,withtheconsentoftheGeneralAssembly,suchspecial committeesasareneeded; c.TheModeratorshallserveaschairpersonoftheGeneralAssemblyProgramCommittee andasamemberofthePlaceofMeetingCommittee; d.TheModeratorshallperformsuchotherdutiesasmaybeassignedbytheGeneral Assembly. e.TheModeratorshallserveasanadvisorymemberoftheMinistryCouncilduringtenure inoffice. f.TheModeratorshallobservetheplacesandtimesGodiscallingtheChurchtoservice, assesstheneedforaDenominationalresponsetoGod’scall,andreportitemsthat concerntheGeneralAssembly. g.TheModeratorshallweartheofficialcrossandstolesofofficeduringthetermofoffice. 7.04 Expenses of Office.AnyallowancebudgetedbytheGeneralAssemblytooffsettheexpensesoftheModeratorshallbeadministeredbytheStatedClerk.PersonsissuinganinvitationtotheModeratorareencouragedtoagreeinadvanceonarrangementsforthepaymentoftravelexpenses.UpontheModerator’sretirementfromoffice,agavelandareplicaoftheModerator’scrossshallbepresentedtotheModerator. 7.05 Vice-Moderator.TheGeneralAssemblyshallelectaVice-Moderatorinlikemanner.TheVice-ModeratorshallperformsuchdutiesasmaybeassignedbytheModeratoroftheGeneralAssemblyandperformthedutiesoftheModeratorintheeventoftheModerator’sdisabilityorabsencefromofficeforanyreason. 7.06 Removal. TheModerator orVice-Moderatormay be removed by theGeneralAssemblywheneverinitsjudgmenttheremovalwouldservethebestinterestsofthecorporation.

ARTICLE 8-STATED CLERK

8.01 President.TheStatedClerkistheprincipalexecutiveofficerofthecorporationandshallalsohavethetitlesof“president”and“treasurer”. 8.02 Nomination and Election. TheNominatingCommitteemaynominate theservingStatedClerkforre-election.IftheNominatingCommitteedeclinestonominatetheservingStatedClerkforre-election,oriftheStatedClerkhasvacatedtheoffice,resigned,ordeclinedtobere-nominated,thentheCorporateBoardshallconductasearchforandnominateacandidatetotheGeneralAssembly.Ineitherevent,furthernominationsmaybemadebytheCommissioners.TheCommissionersshallelecttheStatedClerkbymajorityvote. 8.03 Term of Office.TheStatedClerkshallbeelectedtoatermoffour(4)years.TheregulartermofofficebeginsonJanuary1andendsonDecember31.ThereisnolimitonthenumberoftermswhichmaybeservedbyanindividualStatedClerk. 8.04 Duties. The Stated Clerk shall be concerned with the spiritual life of the Church and with maintaining and strengthening a unitedwitness for theChurch. The StatedClerk shall also generallysuperviseandcontrolthebusinessaffairsofthecorporationandseethatallordersandresolutionsoftheGeneralAssemblyarecarriedintoeffect.Infulfillmentoftheseduties,theStatedClerkshall: 01.HaveresponsibilitytoprovidefortheorderlygovernanceoftheChurchinaccordance withtheConstitution,RulesofOrderandRulesofDiscipline. 02.Maintainrecordsofthecorporationandrespondtorequestsforofficialrecordsof GeneralAssemblyactionsandinterpretationsofitsactions. 03.RepresenttheChurchwhenanofficialoftheGeneralAssemblyisneeded. 04.RepresenttheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchinestablishingandmaintaining relationswithotherChurches,particularythoseofthePresbyterianandReformed tradition,andinaddressingcommonconcerns. 05.SignalldocumentsonbehalfofthecorporationortheCumberlandPresbyterian Church. 06.RepresentthecorporationortheChurchinlitigationorotherlegalmattersaffectingthe CumberlandPresbyterianChurch,includingtheselectionandemploymentoflegal counsel. 07.MakesuitablearrangementsforGeneralAssemblymeetings,includingresearching possiblemeetingsites,contractingforfacilities,andarrangingspaceforcommittee meetingsandsessionsoftheGeneralAssembly; 08.ProvideforprintingandothercommunicationneedsoftheGeneralAssemblywhilein session. 09.CallmeetingsofthePlaceofMeetingCommitteeandtheProgramCommittee.


10.PrepareanddistributeaninformationformtobecompletedbyCommissionersforthe Moderator’suseinmakingcommitteeappointments. 11.AdvisetheModeratorintheappointmentofcommittees. 12.InconsultationwiththeModerator,referallmatterstocomebeforethenextGeneral Assembly;andprovidecopiesofallsuchreferralstotheCommissionersandadvisory delegatesbeforetheGeneralAssemblyconvenes. 13.PrepareanddistributepreliminaryminutesandanagendaforGeneralAssembly meetingswhichshallprovidetimefortheconsiderationofanyappropriatebusiness, includingmemorialsfromajudicatoryordenominationalentitydeliveredtotheStated ClerkinwritingbyApril30. 14.Supervisetherecordingandpublicationofminutesandasummaryofactionstakenby eachGeneralAssembly. 15.MakecopiesofGeneralAssemblyminutesavailabletoordainedministers,licentiates, candidates,commissioners,clerksofsessions,membersofdenominationalentities, schoolsoftheChurch,synod,andpresbyteryclerks,totheStatedClerk’sexchanges andotherinterestedpersonsinordertoencouragelowerjudicatoriesandpersonsin theChurchtoimplementtheactionsoftheGeneralAssembly. 16.FiletheminutesofeachGeneralAssemblywiththeHistoricalFoundationasa permanentrecord. 17.MaintainandupdateannuallytheDigestoftheGeneralAssemblyactions. 18.RepresenttheChurchatlargeontheMinistryCouncil. 19.ProvidesupportservicesfortheModeratorandalldenominationalentities. 20.ReceiveandmakeanyappropriateresponsetocommunicationstotheCumberland PresbyterianChurchorGeneralAssembly. 21.Maintainanameandaddressfileoncongregations,sessionclerks,pastors,andother leadershipofcongregationswithstatisticalinformationaboutcongregations, presbyteries,andsynods. 22.Solicit,receive,publish,anddisseminateannualreportsfromchurches. 23.Reviewreportsbydenominationalentitiesandassistthemincomplyingwithcorrect reportingandbudgetingproceduresandinavoidingduplicationofwork. 24.Hold,reportannually,anddistributeasauthorizedbytheGeneralAssemblyorthe MinistryCounciltheContingencyFundandallotherGeneralAssemblyFundsnot entrustedtothecareofadenominationalentity. 25.CalltheJudiciaryCommitteeintosessionorbyothermeanssecuretheadviceofthe committeeonappropriatematters. 26.CommunicatewithpresbyteriesandsynodsonbehalfoftheGeneralAssemblyand attendtheirmeetingsfromtimetotime. 27.ProvidetrainingforpresbyteryandsynodclerksandorientationsforGeneralAssembly commissioners. 28.GenerallyperformdutiesasareprescribedintheConstitutionordirectedbytheGeneral Assembly. 8.05 Removal. The Stated Clerkmay be removed by theGeneralAssemblywhenever in itsjudgmenttheremovalwouldservethebestinterestsofthecorporation.

ARTICLE 9-OTHER OFFICERS

9.01 Secretary.ThechiefexecutiveofficeroftheMinistryCouncilshall,byvirtueofoffice,bethesecretaryofthecorporation,andshallingeneralperformalldutiesincidenttotheofficeofsecretary. 9.02 Engrossing Clerk.TheEngrossingClerkshallbeelectedbytheGeneralAssemblytoatermoffour(4)years.TheregulartermofofficebeginsonJanuary1andendsonDecember31.ThereisnolimitonthenumberoftermswhichmaybeservedbyanindividualEngrossingClerk.TheEngrossingClerkshallserveasStatedClerkprotemporeduringthemeetingoftheGeneralAssemblyintheeventtheStatedClerkisabsentorunabletoserve.TheEngrossingClerkshallperformsuchotherdutiesasmayfromtimetotimebeprescribedbytheBoardofDirectorsortheGeneralAssembly. 9.03 Additional Officers.Thecorporationmayhavesuchadditionalofficersasitmayfromtimetotimefindnecessaryorappropriate.

ARTICLE 10-ORGANIZATION AND RELATIONSHIPS

10.01 Generally.ThefollowingaredenominationalentitiesrelatedtotheCumberlandPresbyterianChurch: 01.Subsidiarycorporations:BoardofStewardship,FoundationandBenefitsofthe


CumberlandPresbyterianChurch;MemphisTheologicalSeminaryoftheCumberland PresbyterianChurch;MinistryCounciloftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurch. 02.Relatedcorporations:BethelUniversity;CumberlandPresbyterianChildren’sHome; HistoricalFoundationoftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchandtheCumberland PresbyterianChurchinAmerica. 03.Commissions:ChaplainsandMilitaryPersonnel. 04.Committees:CommitteeonNominations;JointCommitteeonAmendments;Judiciary, OurUnitedOutreach;PlaceofMeetingCommittee;ProgramCommittee;Unified CommitteeonTheologyandSocialConcerns. 10.02 Election and Tenure. The following qualifications and rules relate to service on anydenominationalentity. 01.UnlesselectedasanEcumenicalRepresentative,nopersonshallbequalifiedtoserve exceptamemberingoodstandinginapresbyteryorlocalcongregationofthe CumberlandPresbyterianChurch. 02.NopersonwhoisemployedinanexecutivecapacityincludingChiefExecutive,Vice- President,TeamLeader,Director,orequivalentintheCumberlandPresbyterian Churchiseligibletoserveonadenominationalentity.Noemployeeofadenominational entityiseligibleforserviceonthesamedenominationalentity. 03.Eachpersonshallbeelectedforatermofthreeyearsunlesselectedtofilltheremainder ofanunexpiredterm.However,ifapersonelectedtoserveonadenominationalentity whereresidenceinaparticularsynodisaqualificationforelectionshallmoveto anothersynodwhileinoffice,thetermtowhichheorshewaselectedshallterminate atthecloseofthenextmeetingoftheGeneralAssembly.Whennominatingpersons toboardsandagencies,priorityconsiderationbegiventopersonswhoseindividuallife and/orchurchinvolvementdemonstratesacommitmenttosupportOurUnitedOutreach. 04.MembersoftheCommitteeonNominationsmaynotbeelectedtoaconsecutiveterm. Allotherpersonsmayserveuptothreeconsecutivetermsforatotalnottoexceednine yearsinoffice. 05.ACumberlandPresbyterianwhohasservedonanyentityisnoteligibletoserveonthe sameentity(exceptforanauthorizedconsecutiveterm)untilatleasttwo(2)yearshave elapsedsincetheconclusionofthepreviousservice. 06.ACumberlandPresbyterianwhoisservingonanyentityisnoteligibletoserveon anotherentityuntilatleastone(1)yearhaselapsedsincetheconclusionoftheprevious service. 07.AnEcumenicalRepresentativewhoisservingorhasservedonanyentityisnoteligible toserveonanyotherentity(exceptforanauthorizedconsecutivetermonthesame entity)untilatleastone(1)yearhaselapsedsincetheconclusionoftheprevious service. 10.03 Resignation or Removal. 01.Anypersonservingonadenominationalentitywhoisnolongerqualifiedoreligible toserveshallbedeemedtohaveresigned. 02.Anypersonservingonanincorporateddenominationalentitymayresignbydelivering writtennoticeofresignationtothesecretaryoranexecutiveofficerofthedenominational entity,whoshallpromptlyreporttheresignationtotheStatedClerk.Anyperson servingonanunincorporateddenominationalentitymayresignbydeliveringwritten noticeofresignationtotheStatedClerk.Aresignationiseffectivewhendelivered unlesssomeothereffectivedateisspecifiedinthewrittenresignation. 03.Nomemberwhocontinuestomeetthestandardrequirementsforelectionor appointmenttoanydenominationalentityshallberemovedfromofficeexceptfor misfeasance.RemovalofapersonelectedbytheGeneralAssemblyshallbebyvote oftheGeneralAssembly. 10.04 Board of Stewardship, Foundation and Benefits.Thecorporationshallelecttheeleven(11)directorsoftheBoardofStewardshipasprovidedinitscharter. 10.05 Historical Foundation. The corporation shall elect six (6) of the twelve (12) directorsof theHistoricalFoundationasprovided in its charter. Thecorporation shall elect thedirectorsof theHistoricalFoundationinsuchamannerthat,immediatelyfollowinganyelection,thereshallbeatleastone(1)memberfromeachsynodandnopersonshallbeelectediftheelectionwouldcausetwodirectorsfromthesamepresbyterytobeservingsimultaneously.Theremainingsix(6)directorsshallbeelectedbytheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchinAmerica. 10.06 Memphis Theological Seminary.Thecorporationshallelecttheeighteen(18)directorsofMemphisTheologicalSeminaryasprovidedinitscharter.Thecorporationshallelectthedirectorsinsuchamannerthat,immediatelyfollowinganyelection,thereshallbefiftypercentplus1(50%+1)directorswhoaremembersofdenominationsotherthantheCumberlandPresbyterianChurch.


10.07 Ministry Council. 01.Thecorporationshallelectthefifteen(15)directorsoftheMinistryCouncilasprovided initscharter. 02.ThecorporationshallelectthedirectorsoftheMinistryCouncilinsuchamannerthat immediatelyfollowinganyelection,thereshallbethree(3)directorsfromeachsynod; atleastsix(6)butnomorethannine(9)directorswhoareordainedclergy;andnomore thannine(9)directorsofthesamegender. 03.TheStatedClerkandModeratorshallbedesignatedasAdvisoryMemberstotheboard ofdirectorsoftheMinistryCouncil.Inaddition,thecorporationshallelectthree(3) YouthAdvisoryMemberswhoshallbebetweentheagesof15-17beelectedfor1-year terms,witheligibilityforre-electionforoneadditionalterm. 10.08 Commission on Chaplains and Military Personnel.Thecommissionshallconsistofthree(3)memberselectedbythecorporation.

ARTICLE 11-COMMITTEES

11.01 General.ThecorporationshallhavethecommitteesprovidedforintheseBylawsandsuchotherstandingorspecialcommitteesastheGeneralAssemblymaycreatefromtimetotime.ExceptasotherwiseprovidedintheseBylaws,theModerator,inconsultationwiththeStatedClerk,shallappointallcommittees. 11.02 Committees of Commissioners and Youth Advisory Delegates. Prior to eachGeneralAssembly, theModerator, in consultationwith theStatedClerk, shall organize theCommissioners andYouth Advisory Delegates into the following committees: Chaplains/Missions/Pastoral Development,Children’sHome/HistoricalFoundation,HigherEducation,Judiciary,MinistryCouncil/Communications/Discipleship, Stewardship/ElectedOfficers, andTheology and SocialConcerns. Each committee shallconsidersuchmattersexpectedtocomebeforetheGeneralAssemblyasarereferredtoitbytheStatedClerk.Anydenominationalorganization,theworkofwhichisaffectedbyamatterbeforeacommittee,shallbeentitledtoaddressthecommittee. 11.03 Committee on Nominations. 01.Thecommitteeshallconsistoften(10)personselectedbythecorporationinsucha mannerthat,immediatelyfollowinganyelection,thecommitteeshallhaveatleastone ministerandonelaypersonfromeachsynod.Itispreferredbutnotrequiredthatno twomembersshallbefromthesamepresbytery.

02.Approximatelyonethirdofthemembersofthecommitteeshallbeelectedeachyear bytheGeneralAssemblyandshallserveonetermnottoexceedthreeyears. 03.ThecommitteeshallmeetnotearlierthanFebruary15eachyearandshallnominateto theGeneralAssemblyqualifiedpersonstofillallvacanciestobefilledbyvoteofthe GeneralAssembly,includingvacanciesontheCommitteeonNominations,unless anothermethodofnominationisprovidedintheseBylaws.Thereportofthe committeeshalllistthenamesofnominees,thepresbyteryifaminister,andthe presbyteryandthelocalcongregationifalayperson.TheCommitteeonNominations shallbeintentionalinnominatingpersonswhorepresenttheglobalnatureofthe Church. 04.Presbyteriesandsynodsandtheirmoderatorsandstatedclerksarerequestedtoassist theCommitteeonNominationsbyrecommendingpersonsforanypositionbyproviding thenameandqualificationsofthepotentialnomineestotheStatedClerknolaterthan February1onaformtobeprovidedbytheStatedClerk.Nominationsfromthe floorshallalsobeinorder. 05.NopersonshallbenominatedforelectionbytheGeneralAssemblyunlessthenominee haswithinthepastyeargivenhisorherconsenttothenomination. 11.04 Joint Committee on Amendments.TheJudiciaryCommitteeshallappointasmanyasfiveofitsmemberstoactincommitteewithanequalnumberofmembersoftheJudiciaryCommitteeoftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchinAmerica.UpontherequestoftheGeneralAssemblyoftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchor theGeneralAssemblyof theCumberlandPresbyterianChurch inAmerica, thisJointCommitteeshallpreparefortheconsiderationofbothgeneralassembliesproposedamendmentstotheConfessionofFaith,Catechism,Constitution,RulesofDiscipline,DirectoryforWorship,andRulesofOrder. 11.05 Judiciary Committee. 01.Thecommitteeshallconsistofnine(9)personselectedbythecorporationinsucha mannerthat,immediatelyfollowinganyelection,thecommitteeshallhaveatleast fourmembers(4)whoareordainedministersandatleastthree(3)memberswhoare licensedattorneys-at-law.TheStatedClerkshallbestaffliaisontothecommittee,


attendingitsmeetingsandprovidingresourcesandcounsel. 02.ThecommitteeshallmeetatleastannuallyuponthecallofitschairpersonortheStated Clerk. 03.ThecommitteeshallprovideadviceandcounseltotheStatedClerk.Uponthewritten requestofanyjudicatoryordenominationalentitymadetothechairpersonorStated Clerk,thecommitteeshallrenderanadvisoryopiniononmattersofchurchlawor procedure.Thechairpersonshallsecuretheviewsofallmembersofthecommittee andwritetheadvisoryopinionbasedonthemajorityviewofthemembers.The committeeshallnotrenderlegalopinionsonmattersofcivillawnorotherwiseengage inthepracticeoflaw. 04.AtleastonememberofthecommitteeshallattendeachmeetingoftheGeneral AssemblytoadvisewithitsofficersandCommissionersonmattersofchurchlawor procedure.AttheModerator’srequestamemberofthecommitteeshallbeavailable toadvisetheModeratorduringthebusinesssessionsoftheGeneralAssembly. 05.Thecommitteeshallbeacommissionwithinthemeaningofsection2.5oftheRules ofDisciplinetohearanddetermineappealsfromsynods. 06.Thecommitteeshallhaveoversightofandresponsibilityforecclesiasticaldecisions made by a body acting in the place of a presbyterywith respect tomissionwork andmissionfields.Theoversightandresponsibilityexercisedbythecommitteeshall bethesameasthatexercisedbyasynodwithrespecttoapresbyteryunderitscare, specificallyConstitution8.5,a,b,andc 11.06 Our United Outreach Committee. 01.Thecommitteeshallconsistoffive(5)personselectedbythecorporationinsucha mannerthat,immediatelyfollowinganyelection,thecommitteeshallhaveoneperson fromeachsynod.Seven(7)additionalmemberswillincludeamemberoftheMinistry Council,amemberoftheCorporateBoard,amemberoftheBoardofStewardship, FoundationandBenefits,amemberoftheBoardofTrusteesoftheHistorical Foundation,andaCumberlandPresbyterianmemberoftheBoardsofTrusteesof BethelUniversity,theCumberlandPresbyterianChildren’sHome,andMemphis TheologicalSeminary.Theexecutivesoftheabovenameddenominationalentities shallserveasnon-voting,Resource/Advocacymembers.Inaddition,thecorporation shallelectthree(3)YouthAdvisorymemberswhoshallbebetweentheagesof15-17 andbeelectedforone(1)yearterms,witheligibilityforre-electionforoneadditional term. 02.TheOfficeoftheGeneralAssemblywillberesponsiblefortheexpensesofthe representativeofeachsynod.Therepresenteddenominationalentitieswillbe responsiblefortheexpensesoftheirrepresentativesandexecutives. 11.07 Place of Meeting. Thecommitteeshallconsistof theModerator, theStatedClerkandarepresentativeoftheCumberlandPresbyterianWomen’sMinistries. 11.08 Program Committee.ThecommitteeshallconsistoftheModerator,StatedClerk,DirectorofMinistries,AssistanttotheStatedClerkwhoservesassecretary,thepastorofthehostchurch,fourelectedrepresentativesdesignatedbytheMinistryCouncilfromamongitsministryteams,andonerepresentativedesignatedbyeachofthefollowing:BethelUniversity,BoardofStewardship,Foundation,andBenefits,CumberlandPresbyterianChildren’sHome,HistoricalFoundation,MemphisTheologicalSeminary,andtheCumberlandPresbyterianWomen’sMinistry.ThecommitteewillbeginplanningfortwoyearspriortothemeetingofaparticularGeneralAssembly. 11.09 Unified Committee on Theology and Social Concerns. Thecommitteeshallconsistofeight(8)memberselectedbythecorporation,theStatedClerk,andthePresidentofMemphisTheologicalSeminary.AtleastonememberofthecommitteeotherthantheSeminary’spresidentshallbeaCumberlandPresbyterianmemberofthefacultyofMemphisTheologicalSeminary.

ARTICLE 12-INDEMNIFICATION

12.01 Indemnification. Thecorporationshall indemnifyanydirector,officeroremployeewhois,oristhreatenedtobe,madeapartytoacompleted,pending,orthreatenedactionorproceedingfromanyliabilityarisingfromthedirector’s,officer’soremployee’sofficialcapacitywiththecorporation.Thisindemnificationshallextendto thepersonalrepresentationofadeceasedpersonif thepersonwouldbeentitledtoindemnificationundertheseBylawsifliving. 12.02 Costs and Expenses Covered by Indemnification.IndemnificationprovidedundertheseBylawsshallextendtothepaymentofajudgment,settlement,penalty,orfine,aswellasattorney’sfees,courtcosts,andotherreasonableandnecessaryexpensesincurredbythedirectororofficerwithrespecttotheactionorproceeding. 12.03 Limitation on Indemnification.Noindemnificationshallbemadetooronbehalfofany


personifajudgmentorotherfinaladjudicationadversetothatpersonestablisheshisorherliability: 01.foranybreachofthedutyofloyaltytothecorporation; 02.foractsoromissionsnotingoodfaithorwhichinvolveintentionalmisconductora knowingviolationoflaw;or 03.foranydistributionoftheassetsofthecorporationwhichisunlawfulunderTennessee law.

ARTICLE 13-TRUSTEE FOR THE CORPORATION

13.01 Trustee.TheBoardofStewardship,FoundationandBenefitsoftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurch,anonprofitcorporationexistingunderthelawsofthestateofTennessee,holdscertainrealpropertyandotherassetsoftheChurchastrusteefortheuseandbenefitoftheChurch.TheBoardofStewardshipmaycontinuetoholdsuchrealpropertyandotherassets,butaftertheadoptionoftheseBylaws,itshallholdthoseassetsastrusteefortheuseandbenefitoftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchGeneralAssemblyCorporation. 13.02 Other Assets.Other,additionalpropertymayfromtimetotimebeconveyedtotheBoardofStewardshiptobeheldbyitastrusteeforthecorporation.AllassetsheldbytheBoardofStewardshipastrusteeforthecorporationshallbeheldatthepleasureanddirectionoftheGeneralAssembly.

ARTICLE 14-PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

14.01 Designation. Theparliamentaryauthorityof thecorporation inallmeetingsshallbe thelatestrevisededitionoftheRulesofOrderassetoutintheConfessionofFaithandGovernmentoftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurch. Inmattersnotprovidedfor in theRulesofOrder, theparliamentaryauthorityshallbeRobert’sRulesofOrder,latestrevisededition. 14.02 Standing Rules.ThefollowingshallbeStandingRulesformeetingsoftheGeneralAssemblyandmaybesuspendedasprovidedintheparlimentaryauthority.(seeRulesofOrder8.34c)

StandingRules 1.UnlessotherwisedeterminedbytheGeneralAssemblyorbytheStatedClerkintheeventofanemergency,theannualGeneralAssemblyshallmeetonthethirdorfourthMondayofJuneattwoo’clockintheafternoontoorganize,electamoderatorandtransactbusiness,andshallcloseonThursdayorFridayofthesameweek. 2.ReportsofallstandingandspecialcommitteesshallbeconsideredintheorderestablishedbytheModeratorinconsultationwiththeStatedClerk.CommitteereportsmaybepresentedorallyorinwritingprovidedtoallCommissionersandyouthadvisorydelegates. Thosepresentingcommitteereportsshallhavetheopportunitytomakeremarksandgiveexplanation,suchpresentationsnottoexceedtenminutesunlesstimeisextendedbytwo-thirdsvotetakenwithoutdebate.Allcommitteerecommendationsshallbesubmittedinwriting. 3.AllmaterialsfromdenominationalentitiesforconsiderationoractionbyaGeneralAssemblyshallbesubmittedtotheStatedClerkatleastthirty(30)daysbeforethemeetingofGeneralAssembly. 4. Resolutions andmemorials proposed for adoption by individual commissioners rather thandenominationalentitiesorjudicatoriesoftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchshallbeintroducednolaterthanthecloseofbusinessontheseconddayofameetingofGeneralAssembly,and,whenintroduced,shallbereferredbytheModerator,incounselwiththeStatedClerk,totheappropriatecommitteeorcommitteesforreportandrecommendationstotheAssembly.

ARTICLE 15-REPORTS AND AUDITS

15.01 Congregational Reports.AnnuallybyDecember1,theStatedClerkshallsendtosessionclerksstatisticalformsforreportingcongregationaldata.SessionclerksshallmailthecompletedformstopresbyteryclerksbyFebruary1.ThepresbyteryclerkshallmailthecompositestatisticalreportforallcongregationsofapresbyterytotheStatedClerkbyFebruary10. 15.02 Institutional Reports. Inorder tobe considered for inclusion in theGeneralAssemblybudget,alldenominationalentitiesshalldelivertotheStatedClerkanannualreportincludingaconcisedescriptionoftheorganization’sworkduringthepreviousyearandalineitembudgetfortheforthcomingyear.Financialreportsshouldbecondensedasmuchaspossiblewhileconveyingallessentialinformationontheorganization’soperations.Alldenominationalentitiesexceptacademicinstitutionsonafiscalyeararerequestedtomaintaintheirbooksonacalendaryear. 15.03 Reporting Schedule.AnelectroniccopyandtwowrittencopiesoftheannualreportsignedbytwoofficersoftheorganizationshallbedeliveredtotheStatedClerkbyMarch15eachyear.Organi-zationsrequestingfundsfromOurUnitedOutreachshallsubmitmulti-yearprogrambudgetstotheOurUnitedOutreachCommittee.


15.04 Audits. Organizationsandoperations included in theGeneralAssemblybudget shallbeauditedannuallybyacertifiedpublicaccountant.Copiesoftheauditor’sreport,includinganyrecommen-dationsforchangesintheproceduresrelatingtointernalfinancialcontrols,shallbedeliveredtotheStatedClerk.Organizationswithtotalreceiptsof$100,000orlessarenotrequiredtohaveanauditbutshallsub-mittheirbooksandfinancialstatementstotheStatedClerkannually. 15.05 Bonds.Eachorganizationorpersonwhosefinancialrecordsarerequiredtobeauditedshallhaveafidelitybondinanamountadequatetoprotectallfundsheldbytheorganizationorperson.

ARTICLE 16-AMENDMENTS

16.01 Manner of Amendment. Except as provided below, theseBylawsmaybe amended orrepealedonlybytheaffirmativevoteoftwo-thirdsofthevotescastinadulyconstitutedmeetingoftheGeneralAssembly.NoportionoftheBylawsmaybeamendedorrepealedbytheBoardofDirectors.Fairandreasonablenoticeofanyproposedamendmentshallbeprovidedasrequiredbystatelaw. 16.02 Extraordinary Actions. Inordertobeeffectivethefollowingactionsmustbeapprovedby(1)theaffirmativevoteoftwoconsecutiveGeneralAssemblies,or(2)aninetypercent(90%)voteofasingleGeneralAssembly. 01.TerminatingtheexistenceofadenominationalentitynamedinBylaw10.01 02.Creatinganewdenominationalentityotherthanatemporarycommitteeortaskforce. 03.DecreasingtheOurUnitedOutreachbudgetallocationtoadenominationalentityby morethan40%oftheamountdistributedtoitduringthepreviouscalendaryear;or 04.Takinganyotheractionswhichwouldcauseadrasticchangeinthemissionorstructure oftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurch.


MEMORIAL ROLL OF MINISTERSIN MEMORY OF

MINISTERS LOST BY DEATH

NAME...........................................PRESBYTERY......................AGE................... DATE

Baugh,Roosevelt...........................................RedRiver...................................85.........................02/19/22Bowers,Sharon..............................................Trinity ......................................67.........................09/19/21Buck,Clinton.................................................WestTennessee........................................................10/09/21Burrow,Vernon..............................................Murfreesboro..............................90.........................02/07/22Cinco,Carlos..................................................Nashville....................................60.........................02/14/22Clark,JDon...................................................Grace ......................................88.........................04/22/22Condron,Dudley............................................WestTennessee..........................95.........................09/14/21Diego,AidaMelendez...................................Grace ....................................................................12/14/21Duke,Micheal................................................Nashville....................................76.........................09/28/21Eddleman,CharlesKeith...............................WestTennessee..........................56.........................07/08/21Gillis,AubreyThomas...................................RobertDonnell...........................59.........................03/13/22Gillock,Ed.....................................................WestTennessee..........................92.........................02/27/21Green,Paul.....................................................del Cristo....................................94.........................10/13/21Greenwell,JamesC.......................................EastTennessee...........................86.........................11/13/21Guye,Dean....................................................Nashville....................................92.........................07/01/21Holmes,AaronG...........................................WestTennessee..........................88.........................08/01/21Hurley,Elisha.................................................Nashville....................................74.........................08/31/21Jeffrey,SarahAnn..........................................Arkansas.....................................79.........................12/12/21Lawson,JohnC..............................................Trinity ......................................73.........................08/26/21Lui,Stephen...................................................del Cristo....................................88.........................12/27/21McConnell,Donald........................................EastTennessee...........................80.........................11/25/21Nichols,Oscar................................................North Central.............................93.........................10/14/21Romines,Sam................................................Cumberland................................71.........................10/14/21Salisbury,Rebecca.........................................Murfreesboro..............................76.........................01/04/22Smith,Kirkland..............................................Columbia....................................86.........................10/09/21Westbrook,James...........................................WestTennessee..........................84.........................12/21/21Yeung,William..............................................HongKong.................................62.........................09/15/21


LIVING GENERAL ASSEMBLY MODERATORS

2021—REV.DUAWNMEARNS,311ChickasawDrive,Ada,OK748202020—REV.SHELIAO’MARA,POBox170,Gadsden,TN383372019—REV.SHELIAO’MARA,POBox170,Gadsden,TN383372018—REV.DANIELJ.EARHEART-BROWN,475NHighlandStreetApt9L, Memphis,TN381222017—REV.DAVIDLANCASTER,25HazelCircle,McKenzie,TN382012016—REV.DWAYNETYUS,426OldHickoryBoulevard,Madison,TN371152015—REV.MICHELEGENTRY,UrbSanJorgecasa28,Km8viaaLaTebaida Armenia,Quindio,COLOMBIA,SA2014—REV.LISAHALLANDERSON,1790FaxonAvenue,Memphis,TN381122013—REV.FORESTPROSSER,1157MountainCreekRoad,Chattanooga,TN374052012—REV.ROBERTD.RUSH,12935QuailParkDrive,Cypress,TX774292011—REV.DONM.TABOR,9611MitchellPlace,Brentwood,TN370272009—ELDERSAMSUDDARTH,206HaLeKoaCourt,Smyrna,TN371672007—REV.FRANKWARD,46HendersonCove,Atoka,TN380042006—REV.DONALDHUBBARD,2128CampbellStationRoad,Knoxville,TN379322005—REV.LINDAH.GLENN,49MasonRoad,Threeway,TN383432004—REV.EDWARDG.SIMS,1176WarfieldBoulevard#410,Clarksville,TN370432003—REV.CHARLESMCCASKEY,679CanterLane,Cookeville,TN385011999—ELDERGWENDOLYNG.RODDYE,3728WittenhamDrive,Knoxville,TN379211998—REV.MASAHARUASAYAMA,3-15-9Higashi,Kunitachi-shi,Tokyo,JAPAN1996—REV.MERLYNA.ALEXANDER,80N.HamptonLane,Jackson,TN383051990—REV.THOMASD.CAMPBELL,7437OldClintonPike,Powell,TN37849

IN MEMORY OF:

Moderatorofthe165thGeneralAssemblyREV. CLINTON BUCKDiedOctober9,2021


GENERAL ASSEMBLY OFFICERS

MODERATORTHE REVEREND DUAWN MEARNS

311 Chickasaw DriveAda, OK 74820

[email protected](501)276-1266

VICE MODERATORTHE REVEREND ALAN MEINZER

780 Barron Fork RoadMt Pleasant, AR 72561

[email protected](870)612-3936

STATED CLERK AND TREASURERTHE REVEREND MICHAEL SHARPE

8207 Traditional PlaceCordova, TN 38016

(901)276-4572FAX (901)272-3913

[email protected]

ENGROSSING CLERKTHE REVEREND LISA SCOTT

8157 North Lawn AvenueKansas City, MO 64119

(816)[email protected]

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THEGENERAL ASSEMBLY CORPORATION

(Members whose terms expire in 2022)(3)REV.BOBBYCOLEMAN,107EHenson,Springdale,AR72764 [email protected](1)REV.RICKEYPAGE,1369BlackRiverDrive,MtPleasant,SC29466 [email protected]

(Members whose terms expire in 2023)(3)REV.JOHNBUTLER,501CherokeeDrive,Campbellsville,KY42718 [email protected](3)MS.BETTYJACOB,POBox158,BrokenBow,OK74728 [email protected]

(Members whose terms expire in 2024)(3)MS.CALOTTAEDSELL,POBox172103,Memphis,TN38187 [email protected](3)REV.NORLANSCRUDDER,1514IreneLane,FortGibson,OK74434 [email protected]

*EcumenicalPartners+CumberlandPresbyterianChurchinAmerica


MINISTRY COUNCIL(Members whose terms expire in 2022)

(2)MS.CARLABELLIS,19264Law2170,Aurora,MO65605(1)MS.DEBBIEHAYES,69CactusDrive,Benton,KY42025(1)MR.TEDSHIRAI,25MinamiKibogaoka,Asahi-ku,Yokohama,Kanagawa,JAPAN(1)REV.TIMSMITH,214JefferyDrive,Fayetteville,TN37334(2)REV.MIKEWILKINSON,1504ClearBrookDrive,Knoxville,TN37922

(Members whose terms expire in 2023)(2)REV.DR.MICHAELCLARK,2353BlueSpringsRoad,Dechard,TN37324(2)REV.JUANDAVIDCORREA,Calle76#87-14,Medellin,COLOMBIA,SOUTHAMERICA(1)REV.DEREKJACKS,341ShadeswoodDrive,Hoover,AL35226(1)MS.LORAROGERS-KERNER,156StateRoute348W,Symsonia,KY42082(1)ANGELICAPOVEDA,NuevaEsperanzaCongregation,CaucaValleyPresbytery, MissionSynod,COLOMBIA,SOUTHAMERICA

(Members whose terms expire in 2024)(3)REV.KENNYBUTCHER,403KalyeCourt,MtJuliet,TN37122(2)MS.AMYCRESSWELL,1822GlenOaksLane,Dyersburg,TN38024(3)REV.PHILLIPLAYNE,10699GriffithHighway,Whitwell,TN37397(3)MS.VICTORYMOORE,17388ChandlervilleRoad,Virginia,IL62691(2)MS.MELINDAREAMS,10WAzaleaLane,Russellville,AR72802

YOUTHADVISORYMEMBERS(1)CHASELAXSON,805SMarDrive,Marshall,MO65340(2)MS.RYLEEROGERS,314HampshireDrive,Clarksville,TN37043(2)MS.LACEYYOUNG,1211MichaelDrive,Alabaster,AL35007

ADVISORYMEMBERSREV.DUAWNMEARNS,311ChickasawDrive,Ada,OK74820REV.MICHAELSHARPE,8207TraditionalPlace,Cordova,TN38016

GENERAL ASSEMBLY BOARD OF:

I. TRUSTEES OF BETHEL UNIVERSITY

(Members whose terms expire in 2022)(1)*MR.SCOTTALLEN,15PamelaLane,Crossville,TN38558(3)MR.JEFFAMREIN,11711ParamontWay,Prospect,KY40059(2)*MR.SCOTTCONGER,143FawnRidgeDrive,Jackson,TN38305(3)MR.BILLDOBBINS5716QuestRidgeRoad,Franklin,TN37064(1)MS.VICKIH.HOOVER,200NPoplarStreet,Paris,TN38242(1)MR.WILLIAMTERRYHOWELL,205ComoStreet,McKenzie,TN38201(2)*DR.BROCKMARTIN,419BrowningAvenue,Huntingdon,TN38344(1)MR.KEITHPRIESTLEY,780OldMcKenzieRoad,McKenzie,TN38201(1)+ELDERCRAIGA.WHITE,240WatersEdgeLane,Madison,AL35758

(Members whose terms expire in 2023)(2)DR.NANCYBEAN,POBox205,McKenzie,TN38201(1)*JUDGEBENCANTRELL,1485AWoodmontBoulevard,Nashville,TN37215(1)*MRS.PATRICIA(PATTY)KAHLDEN,POBox909,Caldwell,TX77836(3)MR.KENNETH(KEN)D.QUINTON,2912WallerOmerRoad,Sturgis,KY42459(1)+DR.BERNICEC.RICHARDSON,5902FortuneDriveNE,Huntsville,AL35811(2)MR.TOMMYSURBER,825HicoRoad,McKenzie,TN38201(3)REV.ROBERT(BOB)WATKINS,5405KacenaAvenue,Marion,IA52302*EcumenicalPartners+CumberlandPresbyterianChurchinAmerica


(Members whose terms expire in 2024)(1)*MS.LISAR.COLE,4329EstesRoad,Nashville,TN37215(1)*MR.CHESTER(CHET)DICKSON,24WestRivercrestDrive,Houston,TX77042(1)MS.GLENDAFOREMAN,8737StonebriarLane,FortWorth,TX76123(2)*MR.CLINTONFOX,1820SouthBoulevard,Houston,TX77098(1)REV.JAMES(DREW)GRAY,107SummersLane,Kevil,KY42053(2)MS.LINDAC.INGRAM,203BallardLane,Sparta,TN38583(3)*DR.E.RAYMORRIS,POBox924628,Norcross,GA30010(3)MR.STEVEPERRYMAN,535RanchRoad,Rogersville,MO65742(2)REV.ROBERTTRUITT,1238OldEastsideRoad,Burns,TN37029(1)REV.LEONARDE.TURNER,JR.,12651WagonWheelCircle,Knoxville,TN37934

II. TRUSTEES OF CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIANCHILDREN’S HOME

(Members whose terms expire in 2022)(1)MS.MICHELEBLAND,6837RobertsLane,FortWorth,TX76140(1)*MR.CAMERONMARONE,6085WaterStreet,Plano,TX75024(1)MSJACQUELINESANMIGUEL-LOZANO,4005ParadiseLane,Sanger,TX76266(1)*MR.MATTHEWWHITTEN,3909FawnDrive,Denton,TX76208

(Members whose terms expire in 2023)(2)MR.PETECARTER,306JacksonHillsDrive,Maryville,TN37804(3)*MR.KNIGHTMILLER,509BrixhamParkDrive,Franklin,TN37069

(Members whose terms expire in 2024)(1)MS.CONICAUDLE,1211BellRoad#264Antioch,TN37013(1)REV.JENNIFERHAYES,7005WoodmoorRd.FortWorth,TX76133(2)BRIANMARTIN,614CR4608,Troup,TX75789(1)REV.THOMASSPENCE,POBox802BurnsFlat,OK73624(1)MS.LERITATRAYLOR,216ApacheTrailAlvarado,TX76009(2)MRS.GUINTYUS,903WHickoryBoulevard,Madison,TN37115

III. TRUSTEES OF HISTORICAL FOUNDATION(Members whose terms expire in 2022)

(2)MS.ROBINMCCASKEYHUGHES,1205OldeBridgeRoad,Edmond,OK73034(2)MS.ASHLEYLINDSEY,403CollegeStreet,SmithsGrove,KY42171(1)MS.MARTHAJOMIMS,3011WolfeRoad,Columbus,MS39705(2)+WILLIELYNK,932ValleySquareRoad,Morganfield,KY42437

(Members whose terms expire in 2023)(2)+REV.JOEHOWARD,III,2903AlLipscombWay,Dallas,TX75215(1)MS.CATHYLITTLEFIELD,POBox125,Booneville,AR72927(3)+MS.PATWARD,2620RabbitLane,Madison,AL35756

(Members whose terms expire in 2024)(3)REV.LISAOLIVER,110AllenDrive,Hendersonville,TN37075(2)MS.KELLYSHANTON,3932WBeaverCreekDrive,Powell,TN37849



IV. TRUSTEES OF MEMPHIS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARYOF THE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

(Members whose terms expire in 2022)(1)MR.GREGALLEN,1138BalbadeDrive,Nashville,TN37215(1)REV.JILLCARR,1601ArbourDrive,Lebanon,MO65536(2)*MS.JANEASHLEYFOLK,4123ChanwilPlace,Memphis,TN38117(2)*REV.LARRYHILLIARD,102JohnsonStreet,Waveland,MS39576(1)MS.CHERYLLESLIE,3374WalnutGroveRoad,Memphis,TN38111(1)*MS.LISANNEMARSHALL,325MeadowGroveLane,Memphis,TN38120(1)*REV.KEITHNORMAN,2835BroadAvenue,Memphis,TN38112(2)*REV.DEBORAHSMITH,584EMcLemoreAvenue,Memphis,TN38106

(Members whose terms expire in 2023)(3)REV.ANNEHAMES,118ParisStreet,McKenzie,TN38201(2)REV.WESJOHNSON,6222CrestmooreLane,Sachse,TX75048(2)+MS.VANESSAK.MIDGETT,118ThunderbirdDrive,Huntsville,AL35749(2)REV.JASONMIKEL,410RamblewoodLane,Nolensville,TN37135(2)*REV.JIMMYMOSBY,POBox45843,LittleRock,AR72214(2)REV.KIPRUSH,516FranklinRoad,Brentwood,TN37027

(Members whose terms expire in 2024)(2)REV.DANIELBARKLEY,2732RexfordStreet,HokesBluff,AL35903(1)*MR.TYRONEBURROUGHS,3380PearsonRoad,Memphis,TN38118(2)REV.GLORIAVILLADIAZ,2425HollyHallStreetB42,Houston,TX77054(1)MS.DIANEDICKSON,24WRivercrestDrive,Houston,TX77042(2)REV.YOONGKIM,225BayswaterDrive,Suwanee,GA30024(2)REV.RIANPUCKETT,55HamStreet,Batesville,AR72501

V. STEWARDSHIP, FOUNDATION AND BENEFITS

(Members whose terms expire in 2022)(2)REV.KENBYFORD,23716Highway9N,Piedmont,AL36272(1)MRS.MARYJORAY,16NottinghamLane,Columbus,MS39705(2)MS.ANDREASMITH,1715WaterCureRoad,Winchester,TN37398(resigned)(1)MR.OWENSMITH,119PineIslandDrive,Marshall,TX75672

(Members whose terms expire in 2023)(3)MR.RANDYDAVIDSON,POBox880,Ada,OK74821(1)MR.JOHNKOELZ,4498SCarothers,Franklin,TN37064(2)REV.GARYTUBB,103ForestDrive,MountainHome,AR72653(2)REV.DWAYNETYUS,426WOldHickoryBoulevard,Madison,TN37115

(Members whose terms expire in 2024)(1)MS.PHYLLISJOHNSTON,2708PintoTrail,Edmond,OK73012(2)MS.DEBBIESHANKS,3997N100thStreet,Casey,IL62420(2)MR.JAMESSHANNON,2307LittlemoreDrive,Cordova,TN38016



GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMMISSIONSI. COMMISSION ON FEDERAL CHAPLAINCIES

(formerly known as MILITARY CHAPLAINS AND PERSONNEL)

(1)TermExpiresin2022–REV.SHELIAO’MARA,POBox170,Gadsden, TN 38337 (1)TermExpiresin2023–MR.TOMMYCRAIG,8958CarriageCreekRoad,Arlington, TN 38002(1)TermExpiresin2024–REV.GARRETTBURNS,387ForrestAvenue,McKenzie, TN 35803

ThesethreepersonsandtheStatedClerkrepresentthedenominationasmembersofthePresbyterianCouncilforChaplainsandMilitaryPersonnel,4125NebraskaAvenueNW,Washington,DC20016

GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMMITTEESI. JUDICIARY

(Members whose terms expire in 2022)(2)MS.RACHELMOSES,1138BlaineAvenue,Cookeville,TN38501 [email protected](2)REV.JANOVERTON,3320PipeLineRoad,Birmingham,AL35243 [email protected](1)REV.ROGERREID,637ColburnDrive,Lewisburg,TN37091 [email protected]

(Members whose terms expire in 2023)(2)MS.PAMELABROWN,6400NorthGroveAvenue,WarrAcres,OK73012 [email protected](3)REV.HARRYCHAPMAN,4908ElPicadorCourtSE,RioRancho,NM87124 [email protected](2)REV.GEOFFREYKNIGHT,2119AvalonPlace,Houston,TX77019 [email protected]

(Members whose terms expire in 2024)(2)REV.JIMRATLIFF,13HernandoDrive,CherokeeVillage,AR72529 [email protected](1)MS.KIMBERLYSILVUS,1128MadisonStreet,Clarksville,TN37040 [email protected](3)MR.BILLTALLY,907TipperaryDrive,Scottsboro,AL35768 [email protected]

II. JOINT COMMITTEE ON AMENDMENTS

ThecommitteeconsistsoffivemembersoftheJudiciaryCommitteeoftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchinAmericaandtheCumberlandPresbyterianChurch.

III. NOMINATING(Members whose terms expire in 2022)

(1)MS.ALLISONCARR,POBox1547Lebanon,MO65536 [email protected](1)MS.DIANNPHELPS,4743HappyHollowRoad,Hawesville,KY42348 [email protected](1)REV.MICAIAHTANCK,3218ScenicDrive,Scottsboro,AL35769 [email protected](1)REV.BRENTWILLS,4607ERichmondShop,Lebanon,TN37090 [email protected]*EcumenicalPartners+CumberlandPresbyterianChurchinAmerica


(Members whose terms expire in 2023)(1)REV.VICTORHASSELL,2163IndianTrace,Dyersburg,TN38024 [email protected](1)MR.BENINGRAM,15QuincyLane,Montevallo,AL35115 [email protected](1)MR.KENSMITH,619734thStreet,Lubbock,TX79407 [email protected](1)REV.MARIONSONTOWSKI,17101NWesternAvenue,Edmond,OK73012 [email protected]

(Members whose terms expire in 2024)(1)MS.CINDYARNOLD,1175WatertankRoad,Winchester,TN37398 [email protected](1)REV.NEALWILKINSON,296SunsetDrive,Lebanon,MO65536 [email protected]

IV. OUR UNITED OUTREACH COMMITTEE

(Members whose terms expire in 2022)(1)MR.JONPARSONS,607NFranklin,Marshall,MO65340

(Members whose terms expire in 2023)(2)MR.MIKELDAVIS,102WillowWoodLane,Ovilla,TX75154(1)REV.EDUARDOMONTOYA,270WindsorDrive,Roselle,IL60172

(Members whose terms expire in 2024)(1)REV.STEVELOUDER,98Gallantcourt,Clarksville,TN37043(2)MS.GWENRODDYE,3728WittenhamDrive,Knoxville,TN37921

YOUTHADVISORYMEMBERS:(2)MS.SIERRAALEXANDER,1014WrenStreet,Dyersburg,TN38024(2)MS.KAILEYSUNDSTROM,309BrysonLane,Clarksville,TN37043(2)MR.NATEWOOD,17246HighwayK,Aurora,MO65605

V. PLACE OF MEETING

THESTATEDCLERKOFTHEGENERALASSEMBLYTHEMODERATOROFTHEGENERALASSEMBLYAREPRESENTATIVEOFWOMEN’SMINISTRIESOFTHEMISSIONSMINISTRYTEAM

VI. UNIFIED COMMITTEE ON THEOLOGY AND SOCIAL CONCERNS

(Members whose terms expire in 2022)(3)+REV.JIMMIEDODD,1798CampbellStreet,Jackson,TN38301 [email protected](1)REV.VIRGINIAESPINOZA,POBox132,Boswell,OK74727 [email protected](1)REV.TERRASISCO,811WCheyenneStreet,Marlow,OK73055 [email protected](3)+ELDERJOYWALLACE,541GlennArbor,Dallas,TX75240 [email protected](1)REV.JOWARREN,811WallStreet,Morrilton,AR72110 [email protected]*EcumenicalPartners+CumberlandPresbyterianChurchinAmerica


(Members whose terms expire in 2023)(2)+REV.EDMUNDCOX,249MimosaCircle,Maryville,TN37801 [email protected](3)+REV.NANCYFUQUA,1963CountyRoad406,Towncreek,AL35672 [email protected](2)REV.RICHARDMORGAN,1468WilliamsCoveRoad,Winchester,TN37398 [email protected](2)REV.LISASCOTT,(addressonfileinGAoffice) [email protected](2)+REV.RICKWHITE,1544HerringAvenue,Waco,TX76708 [email protected]

(Members whose terms expire in 2024)(2)REV.MITCHBOULTON,80TopsyLane,Savannah,TN38372 [email protected](1)+REV.BOBBYHAWKINS,220S.FoxwellStreet,Providence,KY42450 [email protected](2)REV.MICHAELQUALLS,5355JuneCove,HornLake,MS38637 [email protected](1)+MR.JAMESREYNOLDS,128HeritageLane,Madison,ALabama35758 [email protected](1)MR.JOHNTALBOTT,337023rdStreet,SanFrancisco,CA94110 johnrtalbott@peoples-grid.comPresidentofMemphisTheologicalSeminary-Ex-officioMember

OTHER DENOMINATIONAL PERSONNELREPRESENTATIVES TO:

CaribbeanandNorthAmericanAreaCouncil,WorldCommunionofReformedChurches:STATEDCLERKMICHAELSHARPE,8207TraditionalPlace,Cordova,TN38016

(Member whose terms expire in 2023)(2)MS.SHERRYPOTEET,PObox313,Gilmer,TX75644 [email protected]



THE REPORT OF THE MODERATOR Iwould like to thank the190thGeneralAssembly for thehonorofbeing theModeratorof themeetinglastyearinLouisville,Kentucky.Thepastyearhasbeenahumblingandlearningexperience,anexperiencethatIwilltreasurefortherestofmylife.Twenty-eightyearsago,IattendedmyfirstGeneralAssemblyasaYouthAdvisoryDelegateinAlbuquerque,NewMexico.ItwasatthismeetingthatIfellinlovewiththeCumberlandPresbyterianChurchandbeingabletoreturntwenty-eightyearslaterastheModeratorhasstirredupfeelingsofhumilityandgratitude.

I. OUR INSTITUTIONS

Ihadtheopportunitytoattendseveralmeetingsofourvariousboards,agencies,andinstitutions;BoardofStewardship,MinistryCouncil,MemphisTheologicalSeminary,andTheChildren’sHome.Overtheyear,itwasablessingtoexperiencethewillingnessanddesireofeachboardandagencyastheyspenttime indiscernment,havingadeepdesire todiscoverGod’swill for their future. It is extremelyeasytocriticizeanyinstitution,especially ifyouhaveneversatorwalkedwith themthroughadiscernmentprocess.WitnessingfirsthandthehumilitythatmakesupourleadershipwithinourboardsandagenciesisastrongtestamenttothewillingnessofeachtoseekanagendathatisGod’salone.WeareblessedtohavestrongleadershipinourinstitutionsandIaskthatthechurchcontinuetopraydailyforourleadersandinstitutions.

II. CHURCH UNITY

Duringmyspeech inLouisville, Iexpressedmypersonalbelief thatourdenomination ismadeupofan“eclectic,beautifulgroupofpeople.”ThispastyearIhavehadtheopportunitytomeetmoreofthese“eclectic,beautifulpeople”andIammoreconfidentthaneverthatatourcore,ourchurchismadeupofpeoplewhoaremoreinterestedinwhatwehaveincommonthanwhatwedonot.Ihaveattendedpresbyterymeetingswherethereweredifferencesofopinionsandbecauseofthefoundationofloveandforbearance,thesedifferencesdidnotdefinetherelationshipsbetweenbelievers.AsIspentthelastyearvisitingourchurch,IneverattendedonemeetingwhereIdidnotlearnsomethingnewaboutourchurch.TheindividualpersonalitiesofeachpresbyteryandchurchthatIattendedareatestamenttothespiritofuniquenessthatrunsthroughouttheCumberlandPresbyterianChurch.Notwopresbyteriesarealike,justlikeourchurchesandpastors.Thisuniquenessissomethingtobecelebrated,cultivated,andrespectedbyall.ThegrowthandfutureoftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurcharepartlydependentoncreatingasafeplaceforpeopletobelovedandwelcomedregardlessofvariouspersonalinterpretations.

III. THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Overthepastyear,wehavehadtwospikesoftheCovid-19caseswithinourchurchcommunities,(deltainearlyfallandomicroninthewinter).Iamproudthatourchurchesandpresbyterieshavedonetheirbesttonavigatethepandemicinasafe,responsiblemannerforallpeople.Becausemanyhaveleanedonthesideofcaution,manyeventshadtobecanceled,postponed,ordonedifferently.Duringmytravels,Ihavemetmanypastorsandchurchleaderswhoaretired,andsomefeeldefeated.Everysurgehasleftitsmarkonourlivesandinourcommunities.Ourchurchesandpastorshavebeennoexception.WhilemanywilllivewiththescarsofthepandemicthroughthelossofalovedoneordealingwiththeeffectsofCovid-19perhapsfortherestoftheirlives,therearesomewoundsthatwecannotsee. ThePastoralDevelopmentMinistryTeamhaspartneredwithBeaconHealthOptionstoofferfreeandconfidentialassessments,short-termcounseling,andreferralservicestoministers(andfamilymemberslivinginthehousehold)whohavepersonaland/orministry-relatedproblems.Thisbenefitisavailabletoallministersandprobationers(includinghonorablyretiredministers).IwouldliketoencourageallofourpresbyterieswhoarecurrentlynotenrolledintheEmployeeAssistanceProgramtopleasedoso.AndIwouldalsoencourageanypastororprobationerwhoisstrugglingwithmentaloremotionalwell-beingtopleasegotothedenominationalwebpageandfindinformationonhowtoaccessthesebenefitsthroughaconfidentialwebsite.

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IV. GRATITUDE

IthasbeenanhonorandprivilegetoserveastheModeratorofthe190thGeneralAssemblyoftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurch.IwanttothankeverypersonImet,everypersonwhowelcomedmetoyourchurch,presbytery,andcommunities.IhavemetmanypeoplewhohavesharedwithmethatIamintheirdailyprayers.Thoseprayershavebeenneededandappreciated.IamgratefulforthesupportandguidancefromourStatedClerk,theReverendMikeSharpe.IwanttothanktheReverendGeoffKnightforservingasparliamentarianduringthe190thGeneralAssembly.Hiswisdom,experience,andguidanceweregreatlyneeded and appreciated. Iwant to thank theCovenantCumberlandPresbyterianChurch,whereIhavepastoredforthelastfiveyears,forgivingmethesupportandtimetoserveourchurchasModeratoroverthelastyear,especiallytheReverendKathyLoftonwhoservesasourAssociatePastorforleading,directing,andpastoringourcongregationduringmyabsences. Lastbutnotleast,Iwanttothankmyfamily.ThefirstpersonItalkedtoaboutrunningforModeratorwasmywife,Honey.Shewasonboardfromthebeginning,knowingthatshewouldspendmanyweekendsasasinglemomofourthreechildrendidnotphaseheronebit.Andmychildren;Anna,Sara,andEmma,whoevery timeIcamehome,weresocuriousaboutwhatwasgoingon inourdenomination. GettingtosharemyjourneywiththemandtheirbeingsocuriousaboutourchurchwasablessingthatIwasnotexpecting. Thankyouallforyoursupportandprayers.ThishasbeenagreatblessingformetoserveasyourModeratorandpleasecontinuetoprayandsupportourbeautifulchurch.

Respectfullysubmitted,ReverendDuawnMearnsModeratorofthe190thGeneralAssembly


THE REPORT OF THE STATED CLERKI. THE OFFICE OF THE STATED CLERK

TheConstitution,theRulesofDiscipline,theRulesofOrder,andtheGeneralAssemblyBylaws(foundinthefrontoftheGeneralAssemblyMinutes)listthemanyresponsibilitiesforthepersonwhoholdsthepositionofStatedClerk,theprimarytaskistomaintainandstrengthenaunitedwitnessfortheChurch.TheStatedClerkshallalsogenerallysuperviseandcontrolthebusinessaffairsoftheCorporation,andseethatalldirectivesoftheGeneralAssemblyareimplemented. The Office of the GeneralAssembly also provides budgeting, accounting, and support services todenominationalcommissions,committeesandtaskforceswithoutexecutiveassistance. Additional servicesandactivitiesprovided through theofficeof theStatedClerk thispastyearinclude:

• Developingandmaintainingawebpresence for the followingGeneralAssemblyCommittees/Commissions without staff: Nominating Committee, Unified Committee on Theology and Social Concerns,Commission on Federal Chaplains (formerly Military Chaplains and Personnel), and the Our UnitedOutreachCommittee.

• CreationofspringandfallDenominationalNewsUpdates,acompilationoftalkingpointsobtainedfromeachboardandentitythatcouldbesharedatmeetingsofpresbyteriesandinothersettings.

• Hostingmini-zoomconferencesforPresbyteryandSynodClerksinplaceoftheannualConferenceheldattheCenterinJanuary.

• Responding to various judicial and legal questions affecting local churches, presbyteries andsynods.TheClerk is appreciative for advice provided tothis office fromboth thePermanent JudiciaryCommitteeandfromMr.JamieJordanwhoservesaslegalcounselfortheOfficeoftheGeneralAssembly. TheStatedClerkcontinuestobegratefultotheChurchforcallinghimtoserveinthispositionandappreciatesthesupportoftheChurchfortheOfficeandforthepersonwhoholdsthisposition.

II. STAFF Mrs.ElizabethVaughnservesastheAssistanttotheStatedClerk,apositionthatrequireshertomaintainaccuraterecordsofministers,probationers,congregations, record incomeandexpensesandtoauthorizepaymentofallitemsintheOfficeoftheGeneralAssemblybudget.TheChurchisfortunatetohavea personwithsuchknowledge,efficiencyand dedication to work. The Stated Clerk and the Assistant totheStatedClerkarecurrentlytheonlyemployeesoftheOfficeoftheGeneralAssembly. ReverendLisaScottwaselectedby the191stGeneralAssemblytofill thepositionofEngrossingClerk.ReverendScottistobecommendedforherworkinkeepingmeticulousminutes,helpingcommitteechairsandco-chairsinpreparingclearandaccuratereports,assistingwithcommissionerorientations,andbeinganinstrumentalmemberoftheonsiteofficeteamduringthemeetingsofGeneralAssembly.

III. ECUMENICAL RELATIONSHIPS TheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchhashistoricallybeeninvolvedinecumenicalrelationships.Throughco-operativeministries,federalchaplains(military,veteranhospitalsandprisonministries)areendorsedandsupported,migrantworkersandpersonsinAppalachiaareserved,andmissionariesaresentintoavarietyofcountries. Throughecumenicalpartnershipsdisasterrelieffundsaredistributed.Throughworkingco-operativelychurchschoolandcampingmaterialsaredeveloped,youtheventsaresponsored.TheCumberlandPresbyterianwitnessismoreeffectivethroughparticipationwithotherChristiansintheseandvariousotherministries

A. CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA TheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchinAmericaandtheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchhaveoneheritage,oneConfessionofFaithandshareinseveralco-operativerelationshipsandministriessuchastheHistoricalFoundation,theUnitedBoardofChristianDiscipleship,youthministry,andtheUnifiedCommittee onTheology and Social Concerns. The Cumberland Presbyterian Church inAmerica andtheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchalsoparticipatewithotherReformedbodiesinministry.Althoughworking through partnerships, thewitness of theCumberlandPresbyterianChurch inAmerica and theCumberlandPresbyterianChurchwouldbegreatlyenhancedthroughaunionofthetwodenominations.


B. WORLD COMMUNION OF REFORMED CHURCHES BoththeCumberlandPresbyterianChurchandtheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchinaAmericaaremembersofWorldCommunionofReformedChurches(WCRC). TheWCRCwasformedin2010byamergeroftheWorldAllianceofReformedChurchesandtheReformedEcumenicalCouncil. TheWCRCrepresentsapproximatelyeightymillionmembersoftwohundredthirtydenominationsfromonehundredsevencountries, includingReformed,Congregationalists,PresbyterianandUnitedChurches. ResourcesandupdatesfromtheWorldCommunionofReformedChurchesareavailableontheirwebsite:(www.wcrc.ch).TheglobalheadquartersfortheWCRCislocatedinHanover,Germany. TheWCRCisinthefinalstagesofthesearchprocessforanewgeneralsecretarytoreplacetheReverend Christopher Ferguson who completed his term of service onAugust 31, 2021. The searchcommitteeisworkingtosubmitacandidateforconsiderationatthenextregularmeetingoftheExecutiveCommitteeinMay2022.

IV. THE CORPORATE BOARD InthecalledmeetinginDecember2007,theGeneralAssemblyelectedanewboardofdirectorsfortheGeneralAssemblyIncorporation,thustheCorporateBoardwasformed. TheresponsibilitiesfortheCorporateBoardarelistedintheGeneralAssemblyBylaws,Article5. TheCorporateBoardmettwicethispastyearandtookthefollowingactions:

•Asauthorizedbythe190thGeneralAssembly,theCorporateBoardapprovedonmotiontoremovefromthe2022OUOallocationsany/allOUOallocationsrelatedtoUnificationTaskForceitems,andtoadjustthepercentageofSharedServicesaccordingly(seeappendixA).

A. FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS FROM THE 190TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

InreviewingtheGAModerator’sReporttothe190thGeneralAssembly,thecorporateboardtookthefollowingactions: 1) Future GA Meeting Models–TheCorporateBoardreviewedanddiscussedsomeinitialtrendsanddataimpactingthecurrentmeetingmodelforGeneralAssembly.Unfortunately,thecontinuedimpactoftheCOVIDpandemicthispastyearwithrestrictedtravelandcurtailedmeetings,limitedtheabilitytoobservetheeffectivenessofmeetingmodelsusedbyotherdenominations.TheStatedClerkwillcontinuetoexplorebestpracticesandcosteffectivenessforchangessuchasfrequencyandlengthofmeetings,venuesettings,aswellastranslationservicesandreportthefindingstothe192ndGeneralAssembly. 2) New Workplace Model Trends/Center Campus Footprint–TheCorporateBoardreviewedtheuseofbestpracticesandprocessesinspiredbythepandemicinnovations,includingtheeffectiveuseofoffsiteofficesforCenterstaffasaresultofCOVIDrelatedclosureofthecampus.TheCorporateBoardaffirms the increased use of offsite staffingwhen opportunities lend themselves to thatmodel, freeingdenominationalboardsandentitiesnottobeboundbypastpractices. 3) Denominational Visioning Process –TheCorporateBoard affirmed the use of an outsidestrategicplanningfacilitatorindevelopingtheStrategicPlanastaskedbythe190thGeneralAssemblyandthatsurplusfundsremainingfromtheUnificationTaskForcebeusedtofundthisprocess.

The Center Interagency Team (CIT) comprised of the Center’s Principle Executive Officers,continues to be responsible for oversight of the day-to-day maintenance and property needs at theDenominationalCenter.CurrentCITmembersinclude:MikeSharpe(OfficeoftheGeneralAssembly),RobertHeflin(BoardofStewardship,FoundationandBenefits),SusanGore(HistoricalFoundation),andEdithOld (MinistryCouncil). TheSharedServices budget covers the cost formaintaining theCenterofficesandproperty(seepage111).

V. COMMUNICATIONS

TheOfficeoftheGeneralAssemblyreceivedmemorialsfromthefollowingPresbyteries:ArkansasandGrace(seepages109-111)ofthePreliminaryMinutes)andthosehavebeenreferredtotheappropriateGeneralAssemblyselectcommitteesforconsideration


VI. ENDORSEMENT FOR MODERATOR

TheReverendMikeWilkinsonhasbeenendorsedbythePresbyteryofEastTennesseeforModeratorofthe191stGeneralAssembly.

VII. REVIEW OF COVENANT RELATIONSHIPS

TheCovenantRelationshipscurrentlyinplacewithbothBethelUniversityandtheCumberlandPresbyterianChildren’sHomerequiresareviewofthoserelationshipsatleasteveryfiveyears.Inordertoreviewtherelationshipandmakeanydesirablechanges,itwillbenecessaryforpersonsdesignatedbytheBoardofTrusteesofBethelandtheChildren’sHometoworkwithpersonsappointedbytheStatedClerkandtheModeratorandreportitsfindingstothe192ndGeneralAssemblythroughtheOfficeoftheStatedClerk

VIII. MINUTES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

The Office of the GeneralAssembly continues tomake theminutes of the GeneralAssemblyavailableonaflashdrive,andmailingthemtopersonsrequestingthem.TheresourcecenteralsoprintsandsellsafewprintedcopiesoftheGeneralAssemblyMinuteseachyear.ForinformationcontactMatthewGore,[email protected]. It is permissible to download and print a copy of theminutes from thewebsite(www.cumberland.org/gao).

IX. STATISTICAL INFORMATION

TheannualcongregationalreportformsaresenttothesessionclerkonDecember1,anddueintheofficeoftheStatedClerkofthePresbyteryonFebruary1,andallreportsaretobeintheOfficeoftheGeneralAssemblybyFebruary10. In 2021 two hundred and nineteen congregations failed to report, and overall statistics werenegativelyimpactedduetothecontinuedglobalCOVIDPandemic,thusstatisticsarenotaccurate. Thestatisticsforanon-reportingcongregationmaybeseveralyearsold,butitisthelatestinformationavailable.TheGeneralAssemblyOfficecontinuestoshortenandsimplifythereportingprocess.Effortsalsocontinuetofurthersimplifyonlinereportingforthoseabletoutilizethetechnology. Hardcopiesofthereportformswillstillbemadeavailableforthosecongregationswhodonothaveaccesstotheinternet. The178thand179thGeneralAssemblydirected“thateachpresbyteryrequest that itsBoardofMissionsorsimilaragency,astheyministertotheneedsofthechurcheswithintheirpresbyteries,remindthechurches that it is important that theysubmitannual reportswhicharepartofourhistoryandofferassistancewhen needed in preparation of these reports.” If a congregation fails to receive a report, aduplicateformcanberequestedfromtheOfficeoftheGeneralAssemblyoronemaybeprintedfromthewebsite(www.cumberland.org/gao),andgoingtothesectiononcongregationalreports. CompiledstatisticalinformationisavailableintheannualYearbookthatisavailableonline(www.cumberland.org/gao)orinprintformat,availablethroughCumberlandResourceDistribution–[email protected](901-276-4581).

X. CONSTITUTIONAL AMMENDMENTS

The followingAmendments to the Constitution were referred to the presbyteries by the 190th General Assemblyin2021:

____________That Constitution 3.071 be amended to read:“The following persons shall be seated by a judicatory as advisory members with full privilege of

speaking to any issue before the judicatory, but no vote: a. In sessions, assistant and associate pastors approved and installed by the presbytery, b. In middle judicatories, elected officers of the judicatory, (for example, stated clerk, engrossing clerk, and treasurer), and official representatives from the judicatory’s standing committees or boards.”


That Constitution 3.072 be amended to read: “The following persons may, with the approval of the judicatory, be seated as advisory members of the judicatory upon their introduction by the moderator: a. In middle judicatories, visiting ordained Cumberland Presbyterian ministers and elders. b. Elected youth advisory delegates. c. Representatives from higher judicatories. d. Visiting ministers or leaders from other denominations with which the judicatory is in partnership. e. Any other person whose presence would, in the judgment of the judicatory, serve the mission and ministry of the judicatory.”

Official Comment to 3.07: Exceptforpersonswhoaredesignatedasadvisorymembersbyright,personswhosepresencewouldassistthejudicatoryintheaccomplishmentofitsworkcanalwaysbeseatedasadvisorymembersandgrantedpermission to speak to the judicatorybyamajorityvoteorcommonconsent.

TheConstitutionalAmendmentswereapprovedbytherequired3/4numberofpresbyteriesintheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchtoberatified,thefollowingisareportofthevotesreceivedintheclerk’sofficeasofMay31,2021: Thefollowingpresbyteriesvotedintheaffirmative:delCristo,RobertDonnell,Choctaw,Covenant,Missouri,RedRiver,Trinity,Tennessee-Georgia,WestTennessee,NorthCentral,Emaus,Japan,Arkansas,Columbia,HongKong,EastTennessee,Hope,Nashville,KoreanofSoutheast,andGrace. The following presbyteries did not report: Cumberland, East Coast, CaucaValley,Andes, andMurfreesboro.

RECOMMENDATION 1: That the 191st General Assembly declare that the Constitutional Amendments have been approved.

XI. CHURCH CALENDAR 2022-2023 The182ndGeneralAssembly,directedtheOfficeoftheGeneralAssemblytoberesponsibleforreportingthe“ChurchCalendar”totheGeneralAssemblyforadoption.ListedbelowarethedatesreceivedfromtheBoardsandAgenciesofthedenomination.

RECOMMENDATION 2: That the 191st General Assembly approve the following dates for the 2022-2023 Church Calendar:

CHURCH CALENDAR 2022-2023July-20223 OutdoorMinistriesSunday9 ProgramofAlternateStudiesGraduation9-23 PASSummerExtensionSchool,Bethel,McKenzie,Tennessee16 Children’sFest,McKenzie,Tennessee

August-20221-Sept30 ChristianEducationSeason6 BethelUniversityCommencement21 Seminary/PASSunday22 MTSFallSemesterBegins22 BethelUniversityFallSemesterBegins

September-202211 Senior Adult Sunday18 ChristianServiceRecognitionSunday InternationalDayofPrayerandActionforHumanHabitat


October-2022 ChurchPaperMonth ClergyAppreciationMonth DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth2 WorldwideCommunionSunday9 PastorAppreciationSunday11 ADayatthePark16 NativeAmericanSunday

November-2022 AnySundayLoavesandFishesProgram1 AllSaintsDay3-5 Symposium4 WorldCommunityDay(ChurchWomenUnited)6 BethelUniversitySunday6 Stewardship Sunday13 DayofPrayerforPeoplewithAidsandOtherLife-ThreateningIllnesses20 Bible Sunday LoavesandFishesOffering27-Dec24 AdventinChurchandHome

December-2022 AnySundayGifttotheKingOffering10 BethelUniversityCommencement24 ChristmasEve25 ChristmasDay GifttotheKingOffering

January-20236 Epiphany8 HumanTraffickingAwarenessDay9-10 Stated Clerks’ Conference9 BUSpringSemesterBegins13 Deadlineforreceiptof2020OurUnitedOutreachContributions22 FamilySunday23 MTSClassesBegin

February-2023 Black History Month1 AnnualcongregationalreportsdueinGeneralAssemblyoffice5 DenominationDay5 HistoricalFoundationOffering12 Souper Bowl Sunday12 OurUnitedOutreachSunday17-20 YouthEvangelismConference,SanAntonio,Texas22-Apr9 AshWednesday LenttoEaster

March-2023 Women’sHistoryMonth(USA)3 WorldDayofPrayer(CWU)31 NationalFarmWorkersAwarenessDay

April-20232 Palm/PassionSunday6 Maundy Thursday7 GoodFriday9 Easter22 EarthDay


May-20234 NationalDayofPrayer6 BethelUniversityCommencement13 MTSClosingConvocation&Graduation28 MemorialDayOfferingforMilitaryChaplains&PersonnelforUSAchurches Pentecost Stott-WallaceMissionaryFundOffering WorldMissionSunday

June-202318-23 GeneralAssembly,Denton,Texas20-22 CPWMConvention,Denton,Texas

XI. CONTINGENCY FUND

TheStatedClerkistohold,distributeandreportannuallytheGeneralAssemblyContingencyFund(seeBylaws8.04,#24).BelowisasummaryContingencyFundActivityforthe2021CalendarYear.

Summary of 2021 Activity

Balance Forward 1/1/2020 $ 76,830.77

Incomein2021: OurUnitedOutreach/Contributions $11,266.92 Interest 1,244.29 Total Income: $ 12,511.21

Expendituresin2021: Total Expenses: $ 0.00

Total Fund Balance as of 12/31/21 $ 89,341.98

*Restricted Funds:

$4,100.00 Thecurrentbalancedesignatedbythe178thGeneralAssemblytoprint theCatechisminthevariouslanguagesrepresentedinthechurch.

Total Amount of *Restricted Funds: $ 4,100.00 (12/31/21)

Total Amount of Unrestricted Amount: $ 85,241.98 (12/31/21)

Total Fund Balance: $ 89,341.91 (12/31/21)

Respectfullysubmitted,MichaelSharpe,StatedClerk


APPENDIX A

Adjusted2022OUOAllocations

Theallocationistobeasfollows: $2,500,000

DevelopmentCoordinatorOfficeandOUOCommittee 92,044

AmounttobeAllocated 2,407,956

Ministry Council $1,203,978 50.000%BethelUniversity 120,398 5.000%Children’sHome 72,239 3.000%Stewardship 144,477 6.000%GeneralAssemblyOffice 192,636 8.000%MemphisTheologicalSeminary/Program of Alternate Studies 168,557 7.000%HistoricalFoundation 72,239 3.000%SharedServices 385,273 16.000%Contingency 12,040 0.500%(Nextfouritemstotal1.5%) Comm.OnChaplains 13,990 .581%JudiciaryCommittee 13,196 .548%Theology/SocialConcern 4,912 .204%NominatingCommittee 4,021 .167%

$2,407,956 100%

2022OurUnitedOutreachGoal $2,500,000


THE REPORT OF THEBOARD OF STEWARDSHIP,

FOUNDATION, AND BENEFITS

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

A. B OARD MEETINGS AND ORGANIZATION

TheBoardofStewardship,FoundationandBenefitsunderthedirectionofitsofficers,PresidentRandyDavidson,Vice-presidentDwayneTyus,SecretaryDebbieShanks,andTreasurerRobertHeflin,mettwotimesinregularsession.

B. BOARD MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE

Memberswhosetermsexpireatthe2021GeneralAssemblyare:MaryJoRayandOwenSmith.MaryJoRayhasagreedtocontinuetoserve.OwenSmithwishesnottobere-elected.WewanttothankthemfortheirserviceanddedicationtotheBoardofStewardship,FoundationandBenefits.

C. BOARD REPRESENTATIVE TO THE 190TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Theboard’srepresentativetothe190thGeneralAssemblyisDebbieShanks.

D. STAFF

AlanButlerservesasCoordinatorofBenefitsandRobertHeflinservesasExecutiveSecretary.Since2008KathrynGilbertCraighasservedasAdministrativeAssistant.Shehasdecidedtoretireafteralmost14years.ShehasbeenatremendousassettotheBoardofStewardshipandshewillbemissed.WecelebrateherministrytotheCumberlandPresbyterianChurch.

E. 2023 BUDGET

The2023line-itembudgethasbeenfiledwiththeOfficeoftheGeneralAssembly.

F. 2021 AUDIT

Certifiedcopiesofthe2021auditreportsfromFoutsandMorganwillbefiledwiththeOfficeoftheGeneralAssemblyincompliancewithGeneralRegulationsE.5.andE.6.The2021auditwillbeprintedintheauditsectionofthe2022minutes.

II. FINANCIAL FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT

A. PURPOSE

One area ofwork of the board is in financial foundation development andmanagement. Thepurposeofthisprogramisasfollows: Tosecureafirmfinancialundergirdingfortheongoingministryofcongregationsandtheagenciesofpresbyteries,synods,andtheGeneralAssemblyastheybearwitnesstothesavingloveofGod,thegraceofourLordJesusChrist,andthefellowshipandcommunionoftheHolySpirit.


B. 2021 IN REVIEW

ItisanunderstatementtosaytheCOVIDpandemicbroughtaboutmanychangesinourlives.AswejourneyedthroughthesecondyearofCOVIDtherecontinuedtobealotofuncertainty.InthemidstofsomuchfearanduncertaintybroughtaboutbyCOVIDin2020,theendowmentfundearned20.1%whiletheretirementfundearned19.6%.Whileitwasunrealistictoexpectreturnslike2020,2021didhavesomeverygoodreturns.Theendowmentfundearned12.2%fortheyearandtheretirementfundearned12.1%. Assetallocationremainsveryimportanttogoodearnings.Assetallocationcanhelptheendowmentfundandretirementfundrideoutthedownturnsinthemarketcausedbyuncertainty.Onethingiscertain;therewillbedownturnsahead.Thatisevidentin2022.However,historyshowsusthatthemarketswillturnaroundandwillreturntoaperiodofgrowth.

Weareconfidentthatourinvestmentmanager,Gerber/Taylorcancontinuetohelpusnavigatetheturbulentupsanddownsofthemarket.SinceOctober1981,Gerber/TaylorhasdoneawonderfuljobfortheCumberlandPresbyterianChurch.

C. BOARD OF STEWARDSHIP

TheBoardofStewardshipended2022withasurplusof$273,698.Weareevermindfulofexpensesincurredand try tobegoodstewardsofwhathasbeenentrusted to theBoard. Wearegrateful for thefaithfulsupportfromcongregationsandindividualsthroughtheircontributionstoOurUnitedOutreach.

D. MANAGEMENT OF FUNDS

Attheendof2021theEndowmentFundportfoliowasundertheco-managementofGerber/TaylorManagement,MetWest,RREEFAmericaII,ClarionandHeadlandsCapital.ThefundsoftheRetirementProgramwereco-managedbyGerber/TaylorManagement,MetWest,RREEFAmericaIIandHeadlandsCapital. The investments of theCumberland PresbyterianChurch Investment Loan Program, Inc.wereunderthemanagementofboardstaffwiththehelpofStifelNicholas.

III. ENDOWMENT PROGRAM

Since 1836, the board and its corporate predecessors have sought to be faithful trustees of thefundsgivenintotheirhandstoprovideapermanentfinancialfoundationfortheworkofcongregations,presbyteries,synods,andGeneralAssemblyagencies.TheworkoftheEndowmentProgramistheoldestresponsibilityof theboardandfulfillsaportionof that task towhichallCumberlandPresbyteriansarecalled:“ChristianstewardshipacknowledgesthatalloflifeandcreationisatrustfromGod,tobeusedforGod’sgloryandservice.”—Confession of Faith for Cumberland Presbyterians 6:10.

A. ASSETS, INVESTMENT MIX, AND PERFORMANCE

1. Assets and Investment Mix TheassetsoftheEndowmentFundtotaled$82,167,384for2021atmarketvalue.Thefollowingtableprovidesabreakdownoftheinvestmentmix:


Investment MixSecurities & Investments

17.7% USEquity $14,598,2738.6% RealAssets $7,072,1173.0% FixedIncome $2,431,26115.9% HedgedEquity $13,094,50914.4% Multi-Strategy $11,799,6055.7% Opportunistic $4,648,49418.0% InternationalEquity $14,840,2836.3% EmergingMarkets $5,146,0609.6% PrivateEquity $7,898,6130.8% Cash $638,169

100.0% Total $82,167,384

2. Performance of the Endowment Fund TheEndowmentFundgeneratedagainof$9,056,934ininvestmentearningsduring2021.Netcontributionsandwithdrawals(includingincomedistributions)wereanegative$1,557,594. In January 2013,we began paying out 5% (annualized) to the congregations, presbyteries andagencies. Previouslyagencieshaddifficultyinpreparingbudgetsbecauseoftheunknownamounttheywouldreceivefromendowmentincome.Now,theycanbetterestimatetheendowmentincometheywillreceive.Endowmentincomepaidtocongregations,presbyteriesandagenciestotaled$1,638,068for2021.

3. Total Rate of Return for the Endowment Fund ThefollowingtablegivestheannualizedratesofreturnascontainedinthereportfromGerber/TaylorAssociatesforyearend2021:

One Year Period

01/01/21 12/31/21

Five Year Period

01/01/17 12/31/21

Since Inception09/30/81 12/31/21

Endowment Fund 12.2% 11.3% 10.0%

B. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE: ESTABLISHING AN ENDOWMENT AS A LEGACY

TheBoardofStewardship,FoundationandBenefitsmanagesover830endowmentsestablishedforthebenefitofcongregations,presbyteries,synods,agenciesandotherspecialministriesoftheCumberlandPresbyteriandenomination. Manyof theseendowmentswereestablishedby individualsasa legacy tocontinuetobenefitlongaftertheyarenolongerwithus.Someoftheendowmentswereestablishedbycongregations,presbyteriesandsynodstohelpfurthertheirspecificministries.Otherendowmentswerestartedwithverylittle.Throughtheyearstheseendowmentshavegrownandthebeneficiariesarereapingthegiftsoftheendowmentincomeandusingitinministryintheirlocalareaorworldwide.

ONE EXAMPLE HOW THREE LADIES ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE

InMarch1984,twoladiesfromaCumberlandPresbyterianChurchinruralTennessee,establishedanendowmentwithagiftof$3,861.59.Forthenextsixyearstherewouldbeadditionalgiftsmadebythelocalcongregation.Thethreeladieshavesincepassedaway.InMarch1990,thetotalgiftswere$13,361.59.From1984throughMarch1990,earnedinterestwas$5,889.10andcapitalgainswere$2,291.02.OnApril1,1990,thebalanceoftheendowmentwas$21,541.71. In1990thechurchbegantransferringone-halfoftheearnedinteresttoaninvestmentloanaccount.


Later,alloftheearnedinterestwouldbetransferred. At the end of 1994, ten years after the endowmentwas established, the balance had grown to$135,104.77,whiletheearnedinteresthadbeendistributed.Ifthishadnotbeendone,thebalancewouldhavebeenevengreater. In1997,arecentlydeceasedchurchmemberinstructedthroughherwillthat$57,000ofherestatewouldbedepositedintotheendowment. Attheendof2004,twentyyearsaftertheendowmentwasestablished,thebalancewas$292,324andattheendof2021,theendowmentbalancewas$452,000.Inaddition,theyhavedistributedwellover$100,000tobeusedforoutreach. It isanamazingstoryandagreattestimonytothefaithofthreewomentocontinuesupportingtheministryofaCumberlandPresbyterianChurchinasmallruralareaofTennesseelongaftertheyhavepassedaway. TherearemanypeopleintheCumberlandPresbyterianChurch,somethatweareawareof,thatcansharetheirfaiththroughgiftsmuchlikethefinancialgiftsofthesewomen. Youcanalsomakeadifference.Considerestablishinganendowment.

C. ENDOWMENT PROGRAM LOANS

Historical Review Throughinvestingupto40%oftheassetsoftheEndowmentPrograminthewitnessoftheChurch,themessageofgoodnewsconcerningChrist isstrengthenedbothintheUnitedStatesandoverseas. AsurveyofoldfilesintheHistoricalFoundationandinthevaultoftheBoardofStewardshiprevealstheimportantroleplayedbythisaspectoftheinvestmentpolicy.Oversixty-fiveyearsfrom1944to2009,841loansweremadetocongregations,presbyteries,andsynods.From2010through2021anadditional17loanshavebeenmade.Throughtheseloans,$42,714,405hasbeenprovidedinfinancingforexpansionoffacilitiesandextensionofwitness. Alookatthedifferentperiodsduringwhichloanshavebeenmadeprovidesapictureofgrowingendowments(andofpost-WorldWarIIinflation!).

Period Loans Total Loaned Average1944-49 35 $ 145,755 $ 4,1641950-59 171 $ 1,360,441 $ 7,9551960-69 208 $ 3,056,891 $ 14,6971970-79 166 $ 3,609,084 $ 21,7411980-89 101 $ 4,349,120 $ 43,0611990-99 102 $14,440,837 $141,5772000-09 58 $10,571,723 $182,2712010-21 17 $ 5,180,554 $304,738

Whilelookingatthetable,itshouldbenotedthattheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchInvestmentLoanProgrambeganJanuary1,2001. SinceitscreationmostofthelargerloansaremadethroughtheInvestmentLoanProgram.AsofDecember31,2021,theendowmentloanbalancewas$1,313,773.52. Downthroughtheyears,donorstoendowmentshavefoundsatisfactionintheknowledgethattheprudentinvestmentoftheirgiftsstrengthenednotonlytheworkofparticularchurches,institutions,andcauseswhichtheydesignatedtoreceivetheincomebutalsothebroaderwitnessoftheChurch.

D. OTHER CHURCH LOANS

In addition to loans from the Investment Loan Program and the Endowment Program there isanothersourceavailabletotheboardforloanstochurches.

1. Small Church Loan Fund Thisfund,formerlyknownastheRevolvingChurchLoanFund,wascreatedthroughanendowment


establishedbyLaveniaColeandgiftstothe“IntotheNineties”CapitalGiftsCampaign.Allinterestearnedbytheloansisaddedtothefundtoincreasetheamountavailableforloans.TherewerefiveloansfromtheSmallChurchLoanProgramattheendof2021totaling$80,265. The rateof interest for theSmallChurchLoansmadeduring2021wasbasedon the loan rateestablishedbytheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchInvestmentLoanProgramat thebeginningofeachquarter.Theseloansaregenerallysmallloansof$70,000orlessandmostareamortizedoverfiveyears.

IV. CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHINVESTMENT LOAN PROGRAM, INC.

In1976,theboardbeganaprogramtoprovideanopportunityforflexibleinvestmentofcurrenttemporarycashassetsofcongregationsandagenciesofthechurch.Theprimarypurposeoftheprogramistoprovideincometoparticipantsasafoundationforministry. OnJanuary1,2001,theassetsoftheoriginalprogram,CashFundsManagement,weretransferredtothenewCumberlandPresbyterianChurchInvestmentLoanProgram,Inc. Fortheyearending2021,theassetsfortheInvestmentLoanProgramwere$35,692,173comparedto $30,230,919 in 2020. Therewere 354 individual, congregation and agency accounts. At year end,depositsonaccounttotaled$31,977,523.Thetotalloanswere$3,714,650atyearend. For 2021, the corporation compliedwith the regulatory requirements in the states ofMissouri,Tennessee and Kentucky and was able to offer investment opportunities to individual CumberlandPresbyteriansinthestatesofTennessee,Kentucky,Texas,MissouriandNewMexico. Theboardofdirectorsiscomposedofthefollowing:MikeSt.John,president;JimShannon,vice-presidentandDebbieShanks,secretary,andGaryTubb.RobertHeflinservesasTreasurerandExecutiveSecretary.Duringthepastyear,theboardmettwiceinregularsession. TosimplifyadministrationandfocusonthestrengthsoftheInvestmentLoanProgram,theboardtookaction to limit theofferingofnotesanddepositoryaccounts to“readyaccessaccounts.” Allnoteholders(individuals)anddepositoryaccountholders(churchesandchurchagencies)withfundsinvestedinthese“ondemand”accountsparticipatedinthe$775,277whichtheprogrampaidininterest.For2021theinterestratepaidtoaccountholderswas2.75%.Theinterestratepaidtoaccountholderscanfluctuatefromonequartertothenext.InrecentyearstherehasbeenrenewedinterestforcongregationstoopennewaccountsbecausetheinterestpaidishigherthancurrentCDrates. Thetablebelowprovidesabreakdownoftheinvestmentmix.

Investment Loan ProgramSecurities & Investments

20.2% Cash Equivalents $6,497,03733.6% Preferred Stocks $10,822,1118.4% Mutual Funds $2,704,715

37.8% Taxable Fixed Income $12,163,587100.0% $32,187,450

At the end of 2021 there were 15 loans to congregations made through the Investment LoanProgram.Theloanbalancewas$4,650,133.EveryaccountholderisinvestinginthefutureministryoftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchaswellasreceivinginterestontheirinvestment.

V. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION AND RESEARCH

A. PURPOSE

Thesecondoftwobroadareasoftheworkoftheboardisinemployeebenefitsadministrationandresearch.Thepurposeofthisprogramisasfollows:


TosupportthelayandordainedemployeesofthechurchastheyventuretobefaithfulunderthecallofChristandtheChurchtothedailydemandsofprovidingleadershiptocongregationsandChurchagencieswhomaretheincarnationoftheBodyofChrist,thefamilyofGodatworkintheworld.

B. VISION

TheboardhasavisionofuniformbenefitsforallCumberlandPresbyterianclergy,includinggrouphealthinsurance,grouplong-termdisabilitycoverage,andparticipationintheGeneralAssembly’sretirementplan.Ministerswouldthenknowwhattoexpectwhentheyarecalledtoanotherchurch.Nolongerwouldsomeministershavetodowithoutwhatisconsideredinthesecularworldtobebasicemployeebenefits.Nolongerwouldministersandtheirfamilieshavetosettleforbeingrelegatedtosecondclassstatus.Therealityis,asseveralGeneralAssemblieshaverecognized,thatthisispossibleifweworktogetherinmuchthesamemanner thatwesendoutmissionariesanddoa lotofotherministry. GoodemployeebenefitplansareinplaceandtheywouldbehealthierandstrongerifusedandsupportedbyallemployeesoftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurch.

VI. RETIREMENT PROGRAM

Since 1952, the board has provided a retirement programopen to all church employees of theCumberlandPresbyterianChurch. Theprogramgivesopportunity forchurchesand theiremployees toprovide a source of retirement income based on voluntary contributions. In 1987, a newCumberlandPresbyterianRetirementPlanNo.2wasestablishedasaqualified403(b)definedcontributionplanandin1990, theGeneralAssemblyamendedtheplantoincludethechurchesandemployeesof theSecondCumberlandPresbyterianChurch,nowknownastheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchinAmerica.

A. PLAN AMENDMENTS

Asnewneeds arise or deficiencies in the original plandocument forCumberlandPresbyterianRetirementPlanNo.2becomeapparent,theGeneralAssemblyhastheauthorityunderArticleIXSection9.01 of the Plan to amend the same. In 2012 a revised plan documentwas approved by theGeneralAssembly.RecentlytheIRShasadoptedapre-approvedprogramfor403(b)plans,thusin2018theplanwasrestatedtotakeadvantageofthenewregulations.Atthistimewearealsoabletomakeupdatestotheplan.Theonlyupdatemade,wastheabilitytocontributeuptotheIRSdeferrallimiteachyear.In2022,thisamountis$20,500andmaychangeinthecomingyearswithnoneedtoamendtheplan.

B. YEAR END REPORT

OnDecember31,2021,therewere291activeparticipantsintheRetirementPlan.Therewere23receivingdirectmonthlypaymentsasaresultoftheirelections.Inadditiontotheseparticipants,therewere6personswhowerereceivingannuitypaymentspurchasedthroughthePlanandforwhomthePlanissues1099-R’s. During2021, $2,462,200was dispersed to or for participants, compared to 2020’s $2,052,465.Contributionstotaled$694,724comparedto2020’s$672,404.Realizedandunrealizedgainsoninvestmentstotaled$3,792,372comparedto2020’sgainof$4,551,316.Therateofreturncreditedtotheaccountsfortheyearwas+12.1%comparedto+19.6%for2020.(Comparativeannualratesofreturnfor:previousthreeyears+15.9%,previousfiveyears+11.2%,andfromthebeginningofprofessionalmanagementinMarch1982,+9.6%.) EffectiveJanuary1,2011,Gerber/TaylorManagementwasretainedtomanageourstockportfolio.Wehave continuedour relationshipwithMetWest, a bondmanager, andRREEF, aprivate real estateinvestmenttrustmanager.MattRobbinsandStacyMillerofGerber/Taylorcontinuetobeveryhelpfulwithkeepingtheboardupdatedonmarketconditionsandinvestmentstrategies.


I. MINISTERIAL AID PROGRAM

A. MINISTERIAL AID Startedin1881,theMinisterialAidProgramistheoldestbenefitsprogramofthedenomination.In2021,theBoardofStewardshipdistributedmorethan$130,500toministersand/ortheirspouses.Inthepast10yearsmorethan$873,750hasbeendistributed.Allofthesefundsaredistributedfromendowmentincome.

1. Full Benefit Recipients AsofMarch2022,therearefive(5)CumberlandPresbyterianChurchrecipientsofthefullbenefitof$556(adjustedforinflationyearly)permonth(increasedfrom$300onJuly1,2010),andfour(4)thatreceive partial benefits due to themhavingmore income than the threshold established. Themonthlytotalofthesepaymentsis$3,957.00;annually,$47,484.00ispaid.BeginningMay1,2015,themethodofdistributingfundstooverseaspresbyterieswasrevisedwiththehelpof theMissionsMinistryTeam.Ministerialaidisnowofferedinoverseaspresbyteriesonanindividualbasis.Presentlytherearenine(9)recipientsinCaucaValleyPresbyteryandthree(3)recipientsinAndesPresbyterythatarereceivingaidintheamountof$150or$300amonth,foratotalof$3,300amonthor$39,600annually. InOctober2005,theboarddecidedtodistribute75%ofthepreviousyear’ssurplustothestatesiderecipients.TheBoardofStewardshiphasapprovedacapofamaximumof$4,000inlieuoflargedistributionsthatmayhaveanegativeeffectonotherbenefitsreceived,suchasSSI,orstateassistance.

2. Basic Requirements ThenewbasicrequirementsandamountforstatesiderecipientsfortheMinisterialAidProgramwereapprovedattheGeneralAssemblyoftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchinJune2010.Thepovertylevelshavebeenupdatedtothelatestavailablefigures.Theyareasfollows:

Full Benefit of $556 a month for State Side Recipients

1. MinimumageisfullretirementagesetforthbytheSocialSecurityAdministration.2. Minimumyearsofservicetothechurch-15.3. Can qualify for aid if a participant in theCumberland PresbyterianRetirement Plan if

incomeisbelowpovertylevelasestablishedbytheUSCensusBureau.4. Physical and/or mental disability (doctor’s statement required) at any age, however, a

minimumoftenyearsofserviceisrequirediflessthan60yearsofage.5. Individuals’incomecannotexceedfederalpovertyguidelinessetforthfortheyearbythe

USCensusBureau.Povertylevelis$13,590ayearor$1,132.50amonthfor2022.6. CouplesincomecannotexceedfederalpovertyguidelinessetforthfortheyearbytheUS

CensusBureau.Povertylevelis$18,310ayearor$1,525.83amonthfor2022.(TheGABoardofStewardshipisauthorizedtolookateachcaseinlightofunusualfinancialhardship;thus,applicationmaybemadeevenifincomelevelsexceedtheceiling.)

7. Presbyteryobtainsinformationandapproves(approvalcanbegivenbythecommitteeorboardchargedbypresbyterywiththisresponsibility);certificationofapprovalissenttotheGeneralAssemblyBoardofStewardship.

8. Survivingspouseiseligibleifaboveitems2,3and4havebeenmet.

**Note:RecipientisresponsibletoverifyifreceivingMinisterialAidwouldaffecthisor herSSI,SocialSecurityorotherbenefits.

Cumberland Presbyterian Church applicants must submit to the Board a listing of assets andliabilities, so the networth can be determined. The board urges presbyteries tomaintain contactwithpersonsundertheMinisterialAidProgramwholivewithintheirbounds.Shouldtherebeseriousunmetneeds,thepresbyteryisurgedtocontacttheboardsothatitmaydeterminehowtheMinisterialAidProgramcanbeofassistanceinmeetingthoseneeds.


3. Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America TheCPCAcurrentlyhas2participantswhoreceivemonthlypayments.AsoftheJune2019CPCAGeneralAssembly,thedecisionwasmadetodiscontinuebenefitsduetobudgetrestraints.AlthoughtheCPCAhasdiscontinuedbenefitstheyhadprovided,theBoardofStewardshiphascontinuedwith50%ofthebenefitthatwasagreeduponJune1,2015,adjustedforinflationyearly.Thebeneficiariesreceived$278amonthin2021.

4. Ministers in Overseas Presbyteries SinceMay 1, 2015,with the help of theMissionsMinistryTeam, aid is available to those inoverseaspresbyterieswhoqualifyonanindividualbasis.TheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchispresentin13differentcountriesandeachcountrypresentsitsuniquelegislationofhowtheymanagepensionplansaccordingtolawsandstandardsforsalaries.TheMissionMinistryTeamwillbetheliaisonbetweentheBoardofStewardshipandthePresbyteriesoutsideoftheUnitedStatesaidingtheBoardinidentifyingtheneedsoverseasandinterpretingpensionlawsandstandardsforsalaries.Atpresent,aidisbeingsenttotheCaucaValleyPresbyteryandAndesPresbyteryinColombia,SouthAmerica.

B. SPECIAL FINANCIAL NEEDS AID

AttheSpring2014BoardofStewardshipmeeting,theBoardapprovedtheuseoffundsfromtheMinisterialAidCashFundILPtobeusedinspecialsituationswhereillnesshascausedafinancialhardshipforthosethatarenoteligibleforMinisterialAid.Atpresenttherearetenindividualswhohavereceivedpayments.

VIII. INSURANCE PROGRAMS

TheinsuranceprogramsoftheboardhavebeenassignedbytheGeneralAssemblybeginninginthemiddleofthepreviouscentury.DentalandVisionInsuranceisthenewest,beguninDecember2008.Property andcasualty insurance is theoldest, begun in1951. While all of the insuranceprogramsareimportant,grouplifeandhealthinsurance,begunin1961,touchesmanylivesinapersonalwayandoftenattimesofdeepanxiety.Inall,about160peopledependonthisprogramtomeettheirhealthcareneeds.

A. PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE

The Board of Stewardship, Foundation and Benefits secures property and casualty insurancecoverageagainstaccidentallossfortheGeneralAssemblyCorporation,BoardofStewardship,DiscipleshipMinistry Team, Missions Ministry Team, Ministry Council, Communications Ministry Team, PastoralDevelopmentMinistryTeam,MemphisTheologicalSeminary,andHistoricalFoundation. Ourbroker isLipscomb&PittsofMemphis,Tennessee. For2022,TravelersInsurancecarriesourProperty&Casualtypolicyand$2,500,000inearthquakecoverage,Mt.HawleyInsuranceCompanyprovidesanadditional$14,649,218inearthquakecoverage.PhiladelphiacarriesourDirectors&Officerscoverage and Hanover carries our General Liability, Professional Liability, Crime, Automobile, andUmbrellapolicies.BeginningOctober23,2014,WorkersCompensationcoveragehasbeenwithBridgefieldCasualty.

B. GROUP LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE

The presbyteries of Arkansas, Columbia, Covenant, Cumberland, del Cristo, East Tennessee,Missouri,Murfreesboro,Nashville,NorthCentral,RedRiver,RobertDonnell,Trinity,WestTennessee and TheCenterhavenowestablishednon-contributorylongtermdisabilityprogramsinsuredcurrentlythroughUNUM. This leaves only four stateside presbyteries (Choctaw, Hope, Grace andTennessee Georgia)withoutaprogram.Thequarterlyrateappliedtoparticipant’ssalariesis.40per$100ofsalary.Theratechangedfrom.34to.40per$100ofsalaryinourrenewalfor2022. Therearethreeprimaryreasonsforministerstowantthecoverageandforpresbyteriestowantto provide the protection. The group rate is significantly lower than individual policy rates and does


not require a large cashoutlay to cover all full-timeministers in apresbytery;housingallowanceand/or the fair rentalvalueofamanse is included in thedefinitionof salary forministers;and, there isnomedical qualification requirement in order to enroll. These advantages over individual policiesmakethiscoverageveryattractive,especially to thosewhohavepreviouslypurchased theirownpolicies. Inaddition,aprovisionwasnegotiatedwithCignabytheBoard’sconsultant,wherebyministers,uponleavingaparticipatingpresbyterytoserveinanon-participatingpresbytery,maycontinuethecoverageifheorshesodesires.Thenewemployingchurchisthenbilledforthequarterlypremium.Therearenow12ministersandtwoemployeeswhoarereceivingorhavereceivedbenefitsfromthisinsuranceprogram.Thereare145participantsasofJanuary1,2022.

C. GROUP TRAVEL ACCIDENT INSURANCE

This policy provides twenty-four hour coverage on “named employees” for accidental death,dismemberment,orlossofsightwhileonbusinesstravel.Themaximumbenefitis$50,000andthereisalsoa$1,000medicalbenefit.Theannualpremiumis$900.Werenewthispolicyevery3years.Thirtynamedpositionsarecoveredunderthispolicy.

D. GROUP HEALTH & LIFE INSURANCE

The board has used a fully-insured,managed care approach to provide group health insuranceforCumberlandPresbyterianclergyandlayemployeessinceMarch1,1999.BlueCross/BlueShieldofTennesseeisourinsurancecarrierin2022.In2016,thegroupplanwassplitinto4separatecommunityratedgroupswhichprovidedmorecompetitiverates. For2022, theplanspremiumsdecreasedafteranincreaseinthePremiumStabilizationReserve(PSR)amountinOption1planandamodificationoftheOption2plan.Lipscomb&Pitts,aMemphisbasedinsurancecompany,isourinsurancebroker,andCraigWright,ouragent.

1. Premiums Effortstomaintainaffordablepremiumsandcomprehensivecoveragearethebiggestchallengesweface.Premiumsfor2022arelistedbelowandreflecttheassistancefromthePremiumStabilizationReserve.Thegoalfor2022istoutilizeapproximately$264,924fromthePremiumsStabilizationReservetohelpreducethepremiumsparticipantspayforhealthinsurance.In2021weutilized$150,132fromthePremiumStabilizationReserve.

Health Insurance Premiums for 2022 East SynodsOption 1 Option 2

Employee Only $644.75 $497.13Employee & Spouse $1,364.79 $1,089.57

Employee & Child(ren) $1,265.78 $1,007.20

Family $1,975.83 $1,574.63

Health Insurance Premiums for 2022 West SynodsOption 1 Option 2

Employee Only $677.59 $515.09Employee & Spouse $1,450.48 $1,145.49

Employee & Child(ren) $1,334.30 $1,057.43

Family $2,112.19 $1,677.82

TheHealthPlansareonacalendaryearasfarasdeductibleandpricingareconcerned.ItisourobjectivewiththenewcommunityratedplanstohavetherenewalpricingbynolaterthanOctober1,sopresbyteriesandagenciescanhavethefiguresfortheirfallmeetingsandbetterplantheirbudgetsforthe


comingyear. Periodicallyweseekbids fromothercarriers inaneffort tokeeppremiumscompetitive.Whenthisisdone,wemaynothavethenewpremiuminformationbyOctober1. Openenrollmentperiodis themonthofDecember. It isduringthis timethatanemployeecanenrollorchangetheirhealthinsurancecoverageunlesstherearespecialcircumstances. 2. Participation AsofFebruary1,2022,103employeesand56dependentsforatotalof159peopledependontheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchHealthInsuranceProgram.AbreakdownoffamilyunitsbysizeatFebruary1,2022islistedbelow.

FAMILY UNITS BY SIZENumber of

Units TotalEmp. Only 74 74Spouse Only 0 0E & 1 4 8E & 2 3 9

E & S 13 26Families of 3 2 8Families of 4 4 16Families of 5 2 10Families of 6 1 6Families of 7 0 0 Total 103 157

ThefollowingtableshowstheenrollmentfiguresfromJanuary2021toDecember2021.Asonecanseethenumbersfluctuatefrommonthtomonth.

MONTHLY GROUP INSURANCEENROLLMENT

EMPLOYEECOVERAGE

DEPENDENTCOVERAGE TOTAL

January 103 51 154February 104 51 155March 103 51 154April 103 50 153May 103 51 154June 104 51 155July 104 51 155August 103 50 153September 104 50 154October 104 52 156November 104 50 154December 105 54 159

3. Premium Stabilization Reserve (Formerly Emergency Reserve) ThePremiumStabilizationReserveisinvestedintheEndowmentProgramFundaccountwhichhadabalanceof$2,167,545asofDecember31,2021. TheEmergencyHealthInsuranceReservewasestablishedincompliancewiththe1992GeneralAssemblydirectivetobeusedin“emergency”situationstomatchpresbyterialemergencyfunddisbursements.The1998GeneralAssemblyapprovedtheBoard’srecommendationtoallowtheBoardtousetheEmergencyReservetomaintainthestabilityofthegrouphealthandlifeinsuranceplan.Thisallowsthesefundstobeusedforpurposesoutsideoftheoriginalscope


ofthereserve. In2021,theBoardofStewardshipused$150,132tohelpoffsetsomeofthecostofthehealthinsurancepremiumsandhaveestimatedthatapproximately$264,924willbeusedin2022tohelpinreducingpremiumsforthehealthinsuranceparticipants.

4. Dental and Vision Insurance OnDecember1,2008,webeganofferingDentalandVisioninsurance,onavoluntarybasis,foranyoneworkingatleast30hoursormoreforanyCumberlandPresbyterianChurch,itsagencies,boards,andinstitutions.PeterWhitelyistheagentofrecord.Atpresentthereare61participatingemployees.

5. Jessie W. Hipsher Health Insurance Endowment TheJesseW.HipsherHealth InsuranceEndowmentwascreatedas thefirst step in theboard’sgoaltoraise$10,000,000inendowmentsforthesupportoftheCumberlandPresbyterianHealthandLifeInsuranceProgram.TheendowmentwasestablishedonMarch6,2004.Atitsestablishment$11,450hadbeenraised.ThebalanceoftheendowmentasofDecember31,2021was$75,465.

6. Health Education / E-Mail Newsletter Tofurthereducateparticipants inmattersconcerninghealthcare,participants receiveamonthlye-newsletterentitled,TopHealth,publishedbyOakstonePublishing.Themonthlye-newsletterisfullofhealthrelatedtipsthatcanbeeasilyimplementedbyreaders.Thetwopagenewslettercanbereadwithinamatterofminutes.Alsoinitiatedin2008istheE-MailnewsletterthatisdesignedasaninformationtooltohelptheparticipantsoftheHealthandRetirementprogramsstayontopofhappeningswithintheBoardofStewardship.

7. Wellness Program BlueCrossoffersaPreventiveHealthGuideandtheBlue365discountprogramforarangeofitemfromfitness,healthyeating,personalcareandwellnessandeven informationonfinancialhealth. AlsoofferedaretheNursechat24/7/365andPhysicianNowwhereyoucanspeaktoaphysicianoncallordoanonlinevideochat,oruseamobileapp.Thisprogramallowsaphysiciantoprescribemedicationifneeded.Thereisa$25co-payfortheuseofthisprogram.

Respectfullysubmitted,DebbieShanks,BoardMemberRobertHeflin,ExecutiveSecretary


THE REPORT OF THEHISTORICAL FOUNDATION

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

A. OFFICERS OF THE BOARD

Theofficersoftheboardareasfollows:PatWard,president;KellyShanton,vice-president;andMarthaJoMims,secretary.SusanKnightGoreisthedirectorandtreasureroftheHistoricalLibraryandArchives.

B. BOARD REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CPC GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Theboard’srepresentativetothe191stGeneralAssemblyoftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchisReverendLisaOliver.ThealternateisCathyLittlefield.

C. MEMBERSHIP

Theboardiscurrentlycomposedof thefollowingmembers:fromtheCumberlandPresbyterianChurch in America— Reverend Joe Howard III, Willie Lynk, and Pat Ward, from the CumberlandPresbyterianChurch—RobinMcCaskeyHughes,AshleyLindsey,CathyLittlefield,MarthaJoMims,LisaOliver,andKellyShanton.

D. MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE

ThesecondtermsofRobinMcCaskey-Hughes,AshleyLindsey,andWillieLynkexpirewiththe2022meetingoftheCumberlandPresbyterianGeneralAssembly,andtheyareeligibleforreelection.Thefirst term ofMartha JoMims expireswith the 2022meeting of theCumberland PresbyterianGeneralAssembly,andsheiseligibleforreelection.

E. STAFF

SusanKnightGoreservesastheArchivistoftheHistoricalFoundation.MissyRoseisthearchivalassistantfortheFoundation.

II. ASSEMBLY REPORTING

A. STRUCTURE AND RELATIONS

Asamatterofofficial structure, relative to theCPC, there isaBoardofTrusteescomposedofmembers fromboth theCPCandCPCA,and relative to theCPCA, there is a committee composedofmembersfromtheCPCA.

II. PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

A. HISTORY INTERPRETATION AND PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES

1. The 1810/1874 Circle InordertoenlistthefinancialsupportofinterestedmembersofourchurchesintheworkoftheFoundation,the1810/1874Circlewascreated.Membershipisbasedonafinancialcontributionof$25ormoreperyear.IncomethroughsuchgiftsenablestheFoundationtomeetexpendituresandisvitaltothecontinuedworkoftheFoundation.


WeappreciatethesupportgiventotheFoundationbyallmembersofthe1810/1874CircleandencourageothermembersoftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchandtheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchinAmericatojointhisdonorgroup.

2. Patrons Personswho contribute $100 ormore to one of the endowments of theHistorical Foundationbecomepatronmembersandreceiveacertificate.Patronmembershipsmayalsobegiveninhonororinmemoryofanindividual.

3. Heritage Churches Congregationscontributingaminimumof$1,000toanendowmentoftheHistoricalFoundationbecomeHeritageChurch.Therearesixcategoriesofrecognitionandchurchescanmovefromoneleveltoanother.

HeritageChurch$1,000-$4,999SilverHeritageChurch$5,000to$9,999

GoldenHeritageChurch$10,000to$24,999PlatinumHeritageChurch$25,000to$49,999DiamondHeritageChurch$50,000to$99,000JubileeHeritageChurch$100,000andup

4. Presbyterial Heritage Committees/Presbyterial Historians TopromoteinterestintheworkoftheFoundationandtonurtureworkinhistoryonthepresbyteriallevel,theHistoricalFoundationseekstoworkcooperativelywiththePresbyterialHeritageCommittees/PresbyterialHistoriansofbothgeneralassemblies.Thebrochure,SuggestionsforHeritageCommitteesandPresbyterialHistorians,isavailablefromtheFoundation.TheboardexpressesitsappreciationtothepresbyteriesthathaveHeritageCommittees/PresbyterialHistorians.

5. Denomination Day Offering The 2022 Denomination Day Offering was designated to fund the conversion of fragile anddeterioratinganaloguemediatodigitalformatsinorderthatitmightbetterbepreserved. TheFoundationexpressesappreciationtocongregationsandothersgroupswhoreceivedspecialofferingsfortheworkoftheHistoricalFoundationonDenominationDay.ThisspecialofferingprovidesanopportunityforcongregationstodirectlycontributetothesupportoftheHistoricalFoundationaswellastheFoundationsupplyingeducationalmaterialstoeachcongregation.

B. PUBLICATIONS

1. Promotional Materials TheHistoricalFoundationprovidespromotionalmaterialsdescribing itspurposeandwork, thevariousmeansoffinanciallysupportingthiswork,andlistingsofavailablepublicationsandprintsforsalethroughtheFoundation.ThesematerialsareavailableontheFoundation’swebsite.

2. Publication Series TheFoundationhasanumberoftitlesandprintsavailableforpurchase.IncomefromthesaleoftheseitemsgoesintotheHistoricalFoundationTrust,apermanentendowmentsupportingtheFoundation’swork.Titlesavailableare:

1883 Confession of Faith. 1895 Cumberland Cook Book.Cumberland Presbyterianism and Arminianism Compared/Contrasted on Selected Doctrines by Joe Ben Irby.Faith Once Delivered; Some Indispensable Doctrines of the Christian Faith by Joe Ben Irby.Family of Faith: Cumberland Presbyterians in Harrison County [Texas], 1848-1998 by Rose Mary Magrill.God So Loved by Roy Hall.History of East Side Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Memphis, Tennessee, Memphis Tennessee: 1926-1986, by the Historical Committee.


History of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church by B. W. McDonnold.Jerusalem Cumberland Presbyterian Church: A Documentary and Pictorial History by Anne Elizabeth Swain Odom.Legacy of Grace: Louisiana and Texas Cumberland Presbyterian People & Places of Trinity Presbytery by Rose Mary Magrill.Life and Thought of Finis Ewing by Joe Ben Irby.Life and Thought of Milton Bird by Joe Ben Irby. Life and Thought of Reuben Burrow by Joe Ben Irby.Life and Thought of Robert Verrell Foster by Joe Ben Irby. Life and Thought of Stanford Guthrie Burney by Joe Ben Irby. Life and Times of Finis Ewing by F. R. Cossitt.Soundings by Morris Pepper. Theological Snippets by Joe Ben Irby. This They Believed by Joe Ben Irby.What Cumberland Presbyterians Believe by E. K. Reagin.Women Shall Preach: Celebrating 125 Yeas of Ordained Women in Ministry in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.Prints of the Samuel McAdow Home and the First Meeting of Cumberland Presbytery. These items are available for sale from Cumberland Presbyterian Resources.

3. Denomination Day Resources All the Past is but the Beginning of Beginning (Denomination Day resource) is availableon the Foundation’s web site under the Resources section:

http://www.cumberland.org/hfcpc/resource/ It includes eight dramas intended to present the birth of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America. A hard copy may be requested from the Foundation office.

4. Online Promotion Recognizing the increasing value of emerging social media, the Historical Foundation employs a Facebook group, “Historical Foundation of the CPC & CPCA,” to engage an expanding audience of Cumberland Presbyterians in denominational history and heritage. By showcasing collection acquisitions, the Foundation expands the knowledge of those materials sought for preservation as well as the nature of archival development. The Foundation also employs a Facebook Page. The Facebook Page is somewhat more informal and is ideal for announcements.

C. HISTORICAL FOUNDATION AWARDS

1. Award in Cumberland Presbyterian History The Foundation encourages the writing and publication of papers on all aspects of the history of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America and the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. One means of promoting such writing is the Historical Foundation Award in Cumberland Presbyterian History. A $300 prize is awarded to the author entering the best paper on any CPC or CPCA history subject which meets in form and content the requirements set by the Board of Trustees and judged by the board appointed awards committee. All manuscripts submitted to the competition become property of the Foundation and are added to the Historical Library and Archives. The contest follows the calendar year, and entries for the 2022 competition are encouraged. All entries will be accepted through December 2022 for this year’s contest. Any entries received following the deadline of December 31st will be automatically entered in the 2023 competition. Guidelines and entry forms for submitting manuscripts to the competition are available from the Foundation office as well as on the internet, http://www.cumberland.org/hfcpc/Awards.htm. The Historical Foundation appreciates the participation of past and future CPCA and CP historians in this program.


2. Awards of Recognition Awards of recognition are certificates given to organizations or individuals in recognition of historic events or contributions to the preservation of our heritage as Cumberland Presbyterians. bAppropriate applications for the award are: particular churches celebrating anniversaries of their organization; any judicatory or agency celebrating publication of a written history; celebrations of history or historic event in a creative or unusual manner; individuals who have provided continued service for 50 years or more as members of a local congregation or presbytery; individuals who have served for 40 years or more in a continuing leadership role (including pastors) within a local church. Individuals, churches, or presbyterial heritage committees may make application for the issuing of an award by contacting the Foundation office. Application forms are supplied by the Foundation office as well as the internet,

http://www.cumberland.org/hfcpc/Awards.htm.

D. RELATIONSHIPS

Presbyterian Historical Society of the Southwest The Presbyterian Historical Society of the Southwest is an agency of The Synod of the Sun, Presbyterian Church (USA) and Cumberland Presbyterian Churches in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. Members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church who serve on the board of this organization are Reverend Norlan Scrudder, Reverend Michael Qualls, and Reverend Perryn Rice.

IV. HISTORICAL LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES

A. RESEARCH SERVICE

The Foundation’s main research commitment is to the agencies, local congregations, and members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Churches. Since the Historical Library and Archives of the Historical Foundation serves as the official repository for the Cumberland Presbyterian General Assemblies, this is our focus. Although the separation of research into two types designated by their mode of access has been rapid and dramatic, both the traditional and “cyber” mode contribute to and enhance the other.

1. Traditional/Physical Access Hands on access to primary source material remains the vital heart of historic and theological research. Rather than being diminished by increased electronic resources, traditional research has broadened due to heightened awareness of primary sources in an expanding information age. The Foundation receives research requests by personal visitors, mail, e-mail, and telephone. As time permits, requests are researched. Responses are sent to the requestor, as well as pertinent information on ministers, congregations, presbyteries and synods being placed on our website for future researchers.

2. Electronic Access The Foundation’s website continues to expand in order to provide greater access to the materials in the Historical Library and Archives. As well as being a research tool, the internet provides an invaluable and inexpensive means of promotion for the physical collections of the Historical Library and Archives, the activities of the Historical Foundation, and for the greater community of faith called Cumberland Presbyterians. Information at the site includes: general information about the Foundation, entire texts of important historical documents, historical information on particular congregations, ministers, presbyteries, and synods. Beginning in 2018, the Foundation added a YouTube Channel for historic films documenting the faith-life of Cumberland Presbyterians. The gateway URL to the Foundation’s website is

http://www.cumberland.org/hfcpc/. The YouTube Channel can be accessed directly at

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTk4Wnc8b1T96d0L8Vkt4lg or through the gateway URL.

B. ACQUISITIONS

The Historical Library and Archives regularly receives items published by the two denominations, Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Preliminary Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Yearbook of the General Assembly of the Cumberland


Presbyterian Church, The Cumberland Presbyterian, Missionary Messenger, Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America, Preliminary Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America, and The Cumberland Flag. Synods and presbyteries deposit four copies of their printed minutes in the Historical Library and Archives. In addition, books, pamphlets, theses, dissertations, records and publications of general assembly, boards, agencies, institutions, and task forces; records and publications of synods and presbyteries, session records and other materials of particular churches, biographical material of Cumberland Presbyterian and Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America ministers, photographs, audiovisual materials, and museum items were among the accessions received. Some of the highlights added to the collection include:Books Belfrage, Cedric. A Faith to Free the People: An Answer to Religion’s Fifth Column. Anenlargement of the author’s biography of Claude Williams, first published under the title: Let my people go. Signed by the author. People’s Institute of Applied Religion, Inc., 1946. Constitution of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, In the United States of America: Containing The Confession of Faith, The Catechism, and A Directory For the Worship of God: Together With The Form of Government and Discipline. As Revised and adopted by the General Assembly, at Princeton, Ky., May, 1829. Pittsburgh: Pennsylvania Synod of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, on a grant given by the General Assembly, in 1833, to the original Penn.Presbytery. Forrester and Campbell, Printers, 1839. Ewing, Finis. A Series of Lectures, on the Most Important Subjects in Divinity.Fayetteville, Tennessee: Printed for the Cumberland Presbyterian Synod by E. and J. B. Hill, 1827. Psalms and Hymns Adapted to Social, Private, and Public Worship, in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Nashville, Tenn.: Committee of Publication, 1860. Snead, Mrs. Grady, L. T. Sparks, Mrs. Ben Surber and Mrs. Will Wright. History of the Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church 1822-1937.Institutions Trinity University: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future. San Antonio, Texas: Maverick Books/Trinity University Press, 2019. Ward-Belmont College. Nashville, Tennessee.Ward Seminary merged with Belmont College for Young Women in 1913.Milestones. 1918.Periodicals and Curriculum Bone, Mrs. Martha H., Mrs. Matilda Frizzell and Mrs. Lou Henderson. The Child’s Scripture Questions No. 1 for Sabbath Schools or Private Families. Nashville, Tenn.: Cumberland Presbyterian Publishing House, no date. The Cumberland Flag. Volume 27 Number 6. June 15, 1957. Cumberland Presbyterian Women. Second Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Directory. 1983. The Lesson Leaf. Fourth Quarter, Lesson 7, November 13, 1932.Museum Items Columbia, First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Columbia, Tennessee.Mug. Cottage Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Cottage Grove, Oregon.Cream pitcher. Fussell, Joseph Henry (1836-1915) Moderator of the General Assembly in 1910.Member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Columbia, Tennessee. Family Bible. Gavel. Alabama-Florida-Mississippi Synod. Cumberland Presbyterian Church.Rev. Jim Hunter, Moderator. October 9-10, 1986. Huntsville, Alabama. Landrith, Ira (1865-1941)Political Pin. In 1916 J. Frank Hanley and Rev. Ira Landrith were the Prohibition Party nominees for President and Vice-President of the United States. In 1906 Rev Landrith was the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Shinar Cumberland Presbyterian Church. New London, Iowa. Commemorative Ribbon.1839-1989.


Other Congregational Records Hubbard Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Hubbard, Texas. Files. Lebanon Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Lebanon, Ohio. Funeral Invitation. Miss S.M. Monfort. November 17, 1856. Lebanon Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Lebanon, Ohio.Program. Fiftieth Anniversary of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. March 20, 1886. Oak Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Ashdown, Arkansas.Treasurer’s Book. 1950-1951.Photographs Birmingham, First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Birmingham, Alabama.(Today this building is the McDowell Memorial (Norwood) Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America. Potts, Jeff D. (1862-1954)Photograph of Rev. Potts standing in from of the Sandy Valley Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Lick community, Llano county, Texas in 1929. McAdoo School. Dickson County, Tennessee.Many of the people in the photograph were members of the McAdow Memorial Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church.Postcards Bridgeport Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Bridgeport, Pennsylvania.Cumberland Presbyterian Publishing House. Presbyterian Church in the United States of America. Cover. October 16, 1906 to Rev. Tho. C. Johnson, U. T. Seminary, Richmond, Va.This was during the time the publishing house was in the hands of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America. This lasted from May 1906-February 23, 1910. Dayton Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Dayton, Tennessee. Maxwell Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Maxwell, Iowa. Trinity University. Waxahachie, Texas.Presbyterial Records Elk River Presbytery. Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America.Celebrating 150 Years 1869-2019, Elk River Presbytery. July 20, 2019 at Montgomery Bell State Park.Session Records Prospect Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Algood, Tennessee.Abstract of session records. October 13, 1860-April 6, 1879.Bound with Spring Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Cookeville, Tennessee. Abstract of session records 1827-March 24, 1866 and August 3, 1928-September 5, 1948. Synods Kentucky States Synod. Second Cumberland Presbyterian Church.Program of the 84th Session of the Kentucky States Synod, Synodical Sunday School Convention, Synodical C.P.W. August 11-16, 1986. Tennessee Synod. Second Cumberland Presbyterian Church.Program of the Tennessee Synod and Synodical Socities. October 15-18, 1970.

In all judicatories, from the session of the congregation through presbytery, synod, and the General Assemblies of both the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America, minutes form the legal record of the judicatory. Without these records there is often nothing to document persons joining the church, ordination as elder and clergy, disciplinary actions, etc. It is important to be aware that legally original minutes are always the property of the judicatory for which they are created. Should that judicatory cease to exist, the next higher judicatory becomes custodian responsible for securing and preserving the records of the extinct body. It can be difficult to convince persons that records kept by their relative are not family property but the General Assemblies of both denominations have ruled the only legal repository for the records of extinct judicatories is the Historical Foundation.

V. BIRTHPLACE SHRINE

The Birthplace Shrine located at Montgomery Bell State Park near Dickson, Tennessee was dedicated June 18, 1960. This site consists of the Memorial Chapel and a replica of the Reverend Samuel McAdow’s log house. Since 1994, the Foundation has been responsible for the preservation and promotion of the Birthplace Shrine. Four endowments provide funds for maintenance and repairs: the Grace Johnson Beasley


Birthplace Shrine Fund, the Birthplace Shrine Fund, the Henry Evan Harper Endowment for Cumberland Presbyterian History, and the P.F. Johnson Memorial Endowment. Gifts to these endowments provide for the continued preservation of the Birthplace Shrine. Interested donors are encouraged to contact the Foundation office. Another means of support are the fees collected from couples who use the chapel for their wedding ceremony. These funds are added to the Birthplace Shrine Fund and earnings are used for maintenance and special projects. The Board encourages individuals and groups to visit the Birthplace Shrine as an act of remembering our heritage and envisioning our future as Cumberland Presbyterians. Recognizing the recognition and visibility that the Birthplace Shrine provides for the Cumberland Presbyterian denominations, the Foundation both sponsors and regularly participates in three activities at the Birthplace: Denomination Day, Easter Sunrise Service, and Christmas at the Bell. Both the Denomination Day and Christmas at the Bell events are costume re-enactments which interactively interpret denominational history for both Cumberland Presbyterians and other park visitors. Groups and individuals are encouraged to contact the Foundation to set up work days and special projects. The Foundation thanks the Heritage Committee of Nashville Presbytery and the Charlotte Cumberland Presbyterian Church for their continuing volunteer upkeep of the property.

VII. FINANCIAL CONCERNS AND 2023 BUDGET

A. BUDGETS

The 2023 line-item budget of the Historical Foundation has been filed with the CPC General Assembly Office.

B. ENDOWMENTS

Anne Elizabeth Knight Adams Heritage Fund Rosie Magrill Alexander Trust Paul H. and Ann M. Allen Heritage Fund Barnett Family Heritage Fund Grace Johnson Beasley Birthplace Shrine Fund Ethel Beal Benedict Heritage Fund Birthplace Shrine Fund James L. and Louise M. Bridges Heritage Fund Mark and Elinor Swindle Brown Heritage Fund Sydney and Elinor Brown Heritage Fund Centennial Heritage Endowment Walter Chesnut Heritage Fund Lavenia Campbell Cole Heritage Fund Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America Heritage Fund Cumberland Presbyterian Women Archival Supplies Endowment Bettye Jean Loggins McCaffrey Ellis Heritage Fund Samuel Russell & Mary Grace (Barefoot) Estes Endowment Family of Faith Endowment Gam Family Heritage Fund Gettis and Delia Snyder Gilbert Heritage Fund James C. and Freda M. Gilbert Heritage Fund James C. and Freda M. Gilbert Trust Mamie A. Gilbert Trust Henry Evan Harper Endowment for Cumberland Presbyterian History Ronald Wilson and Virginia Tosh Harper Endowment Historical Foundation Trust Donald and Jane Hubbard Heritage Fund Cliff and Jill Hudson Heritage Fund Robert and Kathy Hull Endowment Into the Nineties Endowment Joe Ben Irby Heritage Fund P. F. Johnson Memorial Endowment Irene A. Kiefer Endowment


Chow King Leong Endowment Dennis Lawrence & Elmira Castleberry Magrill Trust J. Richard Magrill Heritage Fund Joe Richard and Mary Belle Magrill Trust Gwendolyn McCaffrey McReynolds Heritage Fund Jimmie Joe McKinley Heritage Fund Edith Louise Mitchell Heritage Fund Lloyd Freeman Mitchell Heritage Fund Snowdy Clifton and Lillian Walkup Mitchell Heritage Fund Rev. Charles and Paulette Morrow Endowment Virginia Sue Williamson Morrow Heritage Fund Anne Elizabeth Swain Odom Heritage Fund Martha Sue Parr Heritage Fund Florence Pennewill Heritage Fund Morris and Ruth Pepper Endowment Publishing House Endowment Mable Magrill Rundell Trust Samuel Callaway Rundell Heritage Fund Paul and Mary Jo Schnorbus Heritage Fund Roy and Mary Seawright Shelton Heritage Fund Shiloh CPC Ellis County Texas Endowment Hinkley and Vista Smartt Heritage Fund John William Sparks Heritage Fund Irvin Scott and Annie Mary Draper Swain Heritage Fund F. P. Waits Historical Trust

Respectfully submitted,Pat Ward, PresidentSusan Knight Gore, Archivist


THE REPORT OF THE MINISTRY COUNCIL

To the 191stGeneralAssemblyoftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchMeetinginsessionattheEmbassySuites,Albuquerque,NewMexico.

I. MINISTRY COUNCIL

A. INTRODUCTION TheMinistryCouncil (MC) serves as the primary programplanning entity of theCumberlandPresbyterianChurch(CPC).MCelectedmembersworkwithstafftoensureaunifiedmission,evermindfulthathumanandmaterialresourcesentrustedtousmustbeutilizedtocarryoutministrieseffectively.TheMCisaccountabletotheGeneralAssembly(GA). GodcontinuestoblesstheCPCwithcreativeanddedicatedMCstaffandnewministryopportunitiesin theUSandaround theworld.Withhumilityand thanksgiving, theCouncil recognizes that thedeepand wide scope of ministries under theMC’s purview exceeds the confines of this report.We inviteCommissionerstothe191st GeneralAssemblyandgueststovisitourwebsite,cpcmc.org,tolearnaboutprogramsandresourcestoenhancespiritualgrowthofindividualsandcongregations.

1.Ministry Council (MC) elected membership and terms MCelectedmembersmeetGArequirementsofendorsementbypresbytery(clergy)orchurch(laity),geographical(synodic),andgenderrepresentation.TheCouncilisheartenedbythewillingnessofelectedmembers tobeconsidered for re-election:DebbieHayes (Synodof theMidwest/CovenantPresbytery),Ted Shirai (Missions Synod/Japan Presbytery), and Reverend Tim Smith (Tennessee Synod/ColumbiaPresbytery)eachfora2nd term;CarlaBellis(SynodofGreatRivers/MissouriPresbytery)andReverendMikeWilkinson(SynodoftheSoutheast/PresbyteryofEastTennessee),eachfora3rd term.Thesecondone-year termsofYouthAdvisorymembersLakePorter andRyleeRogers concludewith thisGeneralAssembly.WethankthemfortheirservicetothedenominationthroughtheirtimeontheCouncil.YouthAdvisoryMemberChaseLaxsoniseligibleforasecondone-yearterm.WehopethatallCPcongregationswillacquaint theiryouthwith theMinistryCouncilandencourage themtoconsider serviceasaYouthAdvisoryMember. Individualswhodesire tobeconsidered for electionbyGeneralAssemblyneed tosubmitapersonaldataformtotheOfficeoftheGeneralAssembly.

2. Ministry Teams (MT)planandimplementprogramministriesoftheCPCandaremadeupofstaffandelectedteammembers.TheStateofTennesseeinwhichtheCouncilholdsitscharterasa501(c)3nonprofitorganizationconsidersteamstobeMCcommittees.TheMCelectsMinistryTeam(committee)members.Acompletelistofteammembersappearsathttps://cpcmc.org/mcstaff-nonstaff. AtitsFebruary2022meeting,theMCre-electedReverendNealWilkinsontoa2nd termontheCommunicationsMinistryTeam(CMT).TheCouncilalsoelectedtwonewDiscipleshipMinistryTeam(DMT)membersReverendAnnaSweetBrockman to replaceReverendJesseThorntonwhorotatedoffandMaddieTaylortoreplaceReverendBeckyZahrte,nowanMMTstaffmember.WearethankfulforthecontributionsofJesseandBeckyduringtheirtimeontheteam.DMTmembersJonathanBellisandReverendAbbyPrevostwerebothre-electedto2nd terms.TheCouncilelectedanewMissionsMinistryTeam(MMT)memberRobertBettstoreplaceReverendChrisWarrenwhocompletedhisthirdtermwiththisGeneralAssemblyasdoesReverendBrittanyMeeks.MMTappreciatestheirhardworkandpromptparticipationwithinMMT. Wepray that theLordwillkeepusing themin thechurch’sministry. NewPastoral DevelopmentMinistryTeam (PDMT)members elected by theMC include Reverend LeanneKernerandReverendFreddyRincontoreplaceReverendSandraShepherdandReverendDuawnMearns.Bothservedthreeconsecutivefullterms.WegivethankstoDuawnandSandraandgivethanksfortheiroutstandingservicetotheworkandministryofthePDMT.Theybroughtwisdom,insight,andguidancetoPDMTduringatimeofsignificanttransitions. Ministry Team Staff areemployeesoftheMinistryCouncil(alphabeticalorder): • CMT:InterimCMTLeader/PublicationsManager/EditorMatthewH.Gore;SeniorArtDirectorSowgandSheikholeslami. • DMT:DMTLeader,ReverendElinorS.Brown;CoordinatorofAdultMinistry,ReverendDoctorChrisFleming(Paducah,Kentuckyoffice);CPResourcesDistributionManager,CindyMartin;Part-timeShippingClerkReverendDoctor.AndyMcClung;CoordinatorofChildrenandFamilyMinistry,JodiHearn


Rush(Nashville,Tennesseeoffice);andCoordinatorofYouthandYoungAdultMinistryReverendNathanWheeler. • MMT:ManagerFinanceandAdministration,JingerEllis;DirectorofCongregationalMinistries,ReverendKristiLounsbury(Krum,Texasoffice);DirectorofEvangelism&NewChurchDevelopment,ReverendT.J.Malinoski;MMTLeader,ReverendDoctorMiltonOrtiz;DirectorGlobalMissions,ReverendDoctorLynnThomas(Birmingham,Alabamaoffice);DirectorofMinistrywithWomenReverendBeckyZahrte (Madisonville,Kentucky office);Director ofCross-Culture ImmigrantUSAMinistry, ReverendJohanDazaresignedinMay2022.JohanandhiswifeErinwillserveastheMennoniteCentralCommitteeCountryRepresentativesforColombia,SouthAmerica.JohanwillremainamemberofEmaúsPresbyteryinColombia.MMTextendsitsblessingstoJohanandhisfamilyastheyembarkontheirnewministry.Part-timeCoordinator forCPWomen’sMinistry,ReverendCardeliaHowell-Diamond (Huntsville,Alabamaoffice)resignedherpositioninJuly2021.CardeliaworkedwithMMTfornineyears,initiallyasanelectedmemberthenaspart-timeCoordinatorofWomen’sMinistry.Cardelia’sinsights,empathy,andintegritycontributedinseveralwaystotheworkofMMT. • PDMT:PDMTLeader,ReverendDoctorPamPhillips-Burk.

2. The Global Ministries Leadership Team (GMLT) includesMinistryTeamLeadersandtheDirectorofMinistries.GMLTappliestheMC’svisiontowidelyvariedprogramsandresources,coordinatingministries,andacomprehensivebudget.

3. Administration: DirectorofMinistriesEdithBusbeeOldprovidesexecutiveleadershiptotheMC,accomplishingdutiesdefinedbyitsbylawsandsupervisingtheGMLT.TheDirectorofMinistriesisunderdirectemploymentofandisresponsible to theMC. TheMCisgrateful that theDirectorandTeamLeadersaregloballymindedwithoutneglectingthestatesidechurch,fortheircreativeandconsistentleadership,andforsustainingconsistentlypositiveprogrammaticandfiscalresults,especiallyduringthepast twoyears. Asa resultof thepandemic, theDenominationalCenterwasclosed to thepublic fromMarch2020untilMarch6,2022.WhiletheCenterwasclosedtothepublic,MCstaffworkedwithinahybridmodel,alternatingbetweenCenterofficesandremotelocations.MCstaffperformedinanexemplarymanner,utilizinginnovativetechnology,respondingwithloveforoneanother,thecommunitiesinwhichthey live andwork, and theglobalCPC. TheMCcommends the staff for their flexibility, leadership,productivity,andprofessionalismdemonstratedduringthepandemic.

B. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Meetings: TheMCmettwicesincethe190th GeneralAssembly.Meetingsummariesappearatcpcmc.org/mc/soa/ .

2. Future Meeting Dates: August19–20,2022 (Friday andSaturday). MCandMTelectedmembersandstaffmeetconcurrentlyatFaithCPC,Bartlett,Tennessee.February18–19,2023(SaturdayandSunday)MCCorporationAnnualMeetingoftheBoardofDirectorswithTeamLeadersandtheDirectorofMinistriesattheDenominationalCenter.

3. Elected member orientation and accountability: Elected members receive multi-tieredorientation.ThenextorientationfornewlyelectedmembersisAugust18,2022,attheCPCenter,Cordova,Tennessee.ElectedmemberssignanannualCovenantreaffirmingtheircommitmenttoserveGodthroughservicetotheCPC(cpcmc.org/mc/covenant/.)

4. Strategic Visioning: InlateFebruary2022,theCouncilbeganaprocessofstrategicvisioning.Electedmembers crafted avision statement for theCouncil toguide theCouncilover thenext severalyears.ThestatementreflectstheCouncil’sdesiretohelpensurethatthriving,unifiedcongregationshavetheresourcestoproclaimGod’swordforsalvation,theleadershiptosustainthem,andengagedmembers,whoseekspiritualgrowthandbringJesustotheirlocalcommunitiesaroundtheworld.

II. MINISTRIES

A. CMT TheCommunicationsMinistryTeamdisseminatesthemissionoftheteams,boards,agencies,and


institutionsoftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchthroughbothprintandelectroniccommunications.Wepublish,orassistinthepublication,oftheofficialdenominationalpublicationofrecord,theCumberland Presbyterian magazine,andtheprimarycommunicationformissions,theMissionary Messenger.Althoughthe title has not always been the Cumberland Presbyterian, apublicationof record for theCumberlandPresbyterianChurchhasexistedsincethe19thcentury.Whilewedonothavecopiesofallthosepublications,wedohaveaconsiderablenumberfromthe1950sforward.Recently,internCarolinePhillips-Burkdigitizedover700issueswhichwilleventuallybemadeavailabletosubscribers,researchers,andthecurious.Theypresentaremarkablepictureofabout70yearsoflifeintheCumberlandPresbyteriandenomination. Asthedenominationalpublicationofrecord,GeneralAssemblyhasmandatedalljudicatoriessubmitatleastasummaryofactionofeachmeetingtotheCumberland Presbyterian magazineforpublication.Sadly,onlyafewjudicatoriesfollowtheseinstructions.Wealsowelcomethesubmissionofnewsitemsfromcongregationsandindividuals. In October 2018, the CP magazine changed editorial direction. The CP magazine currentlycirculatesanaverageof1,650copiesperissuewithanestimatedreadershipof6,900perissueincludingallMinistryCouncilstaffaswellasallelectedandvolunteermembers.Circulationisup41%fromanaverageof1,170copiesperissuein2017-2018. CMTalsopublishesbooksandpamphletsby,for,andaboutCumberlandPresbyteriansincludingthe Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the Yearbook of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Further, CMT provides andmaintains the platform for thevariouswebsitesoftheMinistryCouncilandMinistryTeamsaswellaspostingnewsitemstotheinternetthroughtheMinistryCouncilwebsite,e-mail,andsocialmedia. Fromthe1950stothe1980s,theOfficeoftheGeneralAssemblycollectedbiographicaldataonCumberlandPresbyterianclergy.Thesebiographicalformshavebecomeanimportantsourceofinformation.Aspartofournewsgatheringefforts,theCMThasrevisedthebiographicalinformationformmakingitavailableonthewebandthroughouroffice.Weurgeallclergyanddenominationallyactiveelderstofilloutandsubmittheconfidentialform. CompleteformswillbefiledwiththeHistoricalFoundation.

https://www.cumberland.org/cpmag/CPBF2020.pdf

B. DMT

DMTcontinues touphold itsmissionstatement:TheDMTinvitesandchallengespeople in allseasonsoflifetogrowintheirfaithinJesusChristbyprovidingtraining,events,andcurriculumtonurturediscipleshipintheCumberlandPresbyterianChurch. WecontinuetoseethatallourresourcesincludeourCoreValuestoInspire:Westrivetoempowerand equipCPs to think critically and love extravagantly; tomaintain Integrity:We teach and learn byallowingourselvestobeauthenticallyguidedbytheHolySpiritthroughscripture;andbeInclusive:Wecelebratethediversityofourchurches,cultures,andpeoplethatarethebodyofChrist.

Highlights of the DMT Ministry for 2021 DMTcelebratestheworkcompletedinthepastyeareventhoughworkwasimpactedbyCOVID-19.Somehighlightsofministriesbegunand/orcompletedin2021.

Children and Family Ministry 1.FamilyZoomGatheringsduringLent 2.VirtualChildren’sFestinYourNeighborhood 3.VirtualMeetingwithChildren’sMinistryWorkers 4.Interviewsbystaffaboutchildren’sministriesandneeds

Youth and Young Adult Ministry 5.YoungAdultRetreatinMarch 6.TheYoungAdultCohortsprogrambegan 7.In-personCumberlandPresbyterianYouthConferenceatBethelUniversity 8.PlanningmeetingsforPresbyterianYouthTrienniumwhichhassincebeenpostponed 9.PlanningmeetingsforYouthEvangelismConferenceinTexasin2023 10.DevelopmentofanewconfirmationresourcecalledWhy?Curriculum 11.SoulShopTrainingcertificationtotrainleaderstorecognizethesignsofteensuicide 12.DevelopmentofanewStirvideo-basedcurriculum


13.DevelopmentofLentAppfor2022forCPstoaccessontheircellphonesAdult Ministry 14.ProductionofKindleandaudioversionsofEncounter 15.DevelopmentwithMMTayearofEncounterlessonswrittenbymembersofourglobalchurch called Voices of the Church 16.DevelopmentofsmallgroupcurriculumfocusedonTheology,Doctrine,&BibleContent, SpiritualDevelopment,Apologetics,Evangelism&Mission,andChristianLiving

CP Resources 17. CreationandsalesofaChristmasornament(wewillbeginofferinganewoneannually) 18. Creationandsalesofvaccinecardholders 19. Salesofdisposablecommunioncups 20. Shipmentof1,844orders,20,967items,foratotalof$106,134.67 21. Warehousesaleinwhich130itemsweresold 22. Saleof801875 Cookbooks as a result of an unknown-to-us student who created a TikTok video,usingitasapropforhisbesteggnogrecipe 23. Publishingand/orsalesofA Faith of Their Own byNathanWheeler,Covenant of Trust (2nd

edition)byMiltonOrtiz,APUNTES DE TEOLOGÍA CRISTIANA (JoeBenIrby’sTheological Snippets/Spanish),the2021 Yearbook of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church,andthe2021 Minutes of the General Assembly

Leader Development 24.OurfirstvirtualDiscipleshipBlueprintsoneldertraining 25.EstablishedThe Sandra Shepherd Feed My Sheep Endowment, tobenefitthegeneralworkof theDMT 26.WroteandmadeavailableworshipliturgiesforeverySundaybetweenAdventandEasterwith planstoaddmoreforEastertideandOrdinarytime 27.DevelopedandtaughtaChristianDiscipleshipclassforProgramofAlternateStudies

Future WorkHerearesomeoftheministrieswewillbeworkingoninthenextyearandbeyond. • Continued development of Stir, avideo-basedcurriculum • Kaleo, eightyoungpeoplefromsixpresbyteriesdiscerningtheircall • EVotions, wealwaysneedwritersforthese365onlinedevotions • Encounter, marketingtoecumenical/groupsettings • ENGAGE, ajointministryofMMTandDMT,thatcanleadchurchesandotherjudicatoriesto developaplanofactionforfutureministriesandrevitalization. • Small Group Resources, developingfocusonTheology,Doctrine,&BibleContent,Spiritual Development,Apologetics,Evangelism&Mission,andChristianLiving • Other CP Resources Sales Items, frameableprints,puzzles,andgifts • Acquiring quality CP handcrafted items,seekingCPartisansinterestedinsellingtheiritems onconsignment.ContactCPR(CumberlandPresbyterianResources)staffformoredetails • Planning Calendars,sellingtheplanningcalendarintwoformats,theoriginalwallcalendar, and the new date book that debuted for 2022 • Worship Liturgies, continuingtowriteliturgiesforEastertide-OrdinaryTime • Discipleship Blueprints, writinganewdesignforbaptismwithmembersoftheUnified CommitteeonTheologyandSocialConcerns

Dates to Remember • Cumberland Presbyterian Youth Conference, June26-July1atBethelUniversity, McKenzie, Tennessee • Children’s Fest 2022: July16atBethelUniversity,McKenzie,Tennessee • Youth Evangelism Conference (YEC): Feb17-20,2023,SanAntonio,Texas • 100-Year Celebration of CPYC:CPYConJuly2-7,2023,atBethelUniversity,McKenzie, TennesseewithacelebrationtofollowingonJuly7-8

C. MMT

MMT serves and equips Cumberland Presbyterians, congregations, and judicatories to pursueGod’smissionofredemptionandreconciliation. Our“responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his


work and build the church, the body of Christ” (Ephesians4:12NLT). MMT facilitatesphasesof theChurch’s mission concerned with outreach through evangelism, establishing congregations, and othermeansofChristianwitnessintheUSandaroundtheworld. MMT’sfocus is infiveareasofministry:GlobalMinistry,Women’sMinistry,CongregationalMinistries,Cross-CultureMinistries,andEvangelism&NewChurchDevelopment.

Global Missions MMT is themission agencyof theCPC. MMTsupervises thesemissionaries: JosueandSaraGuerrero(Brazil),DanielandKayJang(thePhilippines),SocorroDelgadoPejendino(Guatemala),DavidandSarahLee(Cambodia),andWilsonandDianaLopez(Spain).PartnermissionariesKennethandDelightHopson(Uganda)aresupervisedbyWorldGospelMissions. MMTworkswithallpresbyteries,councilsofchurches,andchurchesoutsidetheUS.Currently,thereareCPchurchesandmissionsin:Australia,Belize,Brazil,Cambodia,Colombia,England,France,Guatemala,Haiti,HongKong,Japan,Laos,Macau,Mexico,thePhilippines,Scotland,SouthKorea,andSpain.In2021,MMTdetermineditwasnolongerrealistictodevelopCPchurchesinCuba,sothisoutreachwas suspended. In addition to oversight and guidance of ourmissionwork andmission fields,MMTpromotesmissionsthroughtheMissionary Messenger andpersonalcontactwithchurchesandindividuals. InFebruary2021,CPmissionarytoGuatemalaReverendFhanorPejendinodiedofcomplicationsfromCOVID-19.Afteratimeofreflection,hiswife,ReverendSocorroDelgadoPejendino,decidedtoreturn toGuatemalaandcontinuemissionary service. Weareprofoundlygrateful toGod forFhanor’sserviceasamissionaryandpastorintheCPChurch.WearehumbledandinspiredbySocorro’sdesiretocontinuetoserveinaforeignlandasamissionary.InDecember2021,ReverendPatrickandJessicaWilkersonresignedandleftColombiawheretheyservedasmissionaries.Wearethankfulfortheirfouryears of service in Colombia helping establish the Emaus Presbytery. Partnermissionaries, Tom andTammyGeorgeresignedtheirpositionin2021asmissionarieswithFrontierMissionsandreturnedtoliveintheUS.TheywerefaithfulservantsinCentralAsia. In2021,wedeployedReverendWilsonandReverendDianaLopezasCPmissionariestoSpainandFrance.TheyliveinSpainandaredevelopingCPchurches.TheyalsotraveltoLyon,France,wherewehaveasmallmission.TheyworkprimarilywithLatinoimmigrantstoSpainandFrance,althoughtheirgoalistoreachEuropeansforChrist.MMTseeksmenandwomenwithministryexperiencetoserveasmissionaries.Theapplicationprocessisconfidentialandinvolvesmonthsofinterviews.Wehopewewillhavenewmissionariestoannouncein2022. TheprimarywayMMTsupportstheCPmissionariesitsupervisesisthroughtheStott-Wallace(SW)MissionaryOffering.Contributionsoverthepastthreeyears:2019=$272,205;2020=$271,684;and2021=$249,301. 2021wasoneofour lowestgivingyears for theSWMissionaryOffering. Noadministrativecostsaretakenfromtheoffering.TheSWMissionaryOfferingisonlyusedformissionarysalaries/benefits.InadditiontotheseSWdonations,$45,817wasdonatedtopartnermissionariesin2021.Donationstopartnermissionaries(missionariesnotunderMMTsupervision)arepasseddirectlyfromMMTtothepartner’smissionorganization.Thatorganizationthendistributesthosefundstothemissionary. The pandemic inhibited staff travel to countries where we have missionaries and churches.An important aspectof guidingourmissionprogram is face-to-facevisits byMMT staff to encouragemissionariesandchurchleadersindifferentcountries.Wepraythatthepandemicwilldissipatetothepointthatinternationaltravelwillsoonbecomepossible. PastortrainingviatheProgramofAlternateStudies(PAS):Onechallengetoglobalexpansionisprovidingpastortrainingtoprobationersonmissionfields.Insomecountriesweuseexistingseminariesortheologicaltrainingschools.In2021,MMTworkedwithPAStoconductvirtualmulti-nationalclassesinSpanish.WecontinuetoseekwaystousePAStomovestudentsthroughthetrainingprograminatimelysequence.WeappreciatethehelpandencouragementofPASDirectorReverendDoctorMichaelQuallsandhisoffice. AnewmissioneffortisintheUnitedKingdom(UK).In2021,werealizedagrowingnumberofHongKongpeopleweremovingtotheUK.Earlyin2021,ReverendWilliamYeung,aCPpastorfromHongKongPresbytery living inScotland,begantoformcongregationsofHongKongpeople. During2021,pastorYeungformedthreecongregationsbeforehediedofCOVID-19. Thesecongregationscontinuedafterhisdeath,despitethechallengeoflosingtheirpastorandfounder.Laterin2021,weidentifiedotherCPHongKong leaders toworkwith these congregations. Wehave twoHongKong pastors living inEnglandwhoarecandidatesfortheministry.OneassumedresponsibilityfortwocongregationsinScotlandandtheotherleadsacongregationinEngland.


MissionariesinBrazil,JosueandSaraGuerrero,startedanewexpansioninitiativein2021.Theplanistodeveloptwonewmissionsandastrongwomen’sministryprogram.WehaveoneCPchurchinBrazil.MMTprovidessupportforthenewoutreachinitiatives. During2021,twoglobalmissionsofferingswerereceived.TheLoaves&Fishes(L&F)OfferingpromotedinNovemberwasdesignatedforfeedingchildreninHaiti.WehavesixCPchurchesandschoolsinHaiti. TheL&FOffering($76,785.63)willprovidemealsin2022and2023forchildreninthesesixchurches. TheGifttotheKingOfferingwasdesignated toaid the threeCPschools inColombia. Thepandemic createdmany challenges for familieswho send their children to our schools. This offering($52,511.38)willhelpfamilieswithschooltuition. MMTiscollaboratingwithDMTtoproduce52EncounterSundayschoollessons(acompleteyear)fromCPwritersaroundtheworld.MMTcontactedCPwritersfromdifferentcountriesandisfacilitatingdevelopmentoftranslatedlessonsfocusedonmissionsandoutreach. These“GlobalVoices”EncounterlessonswillbeavailabletoCPchurchesin2023. Judiciary Actions:MMTactsasapresbyteryincountrieswithoutpresbyteries.In2021,thosecountries were: Australia, Belize, Brazil, Cambodia, South Korea, the Philippines, Guatemala, Laos,Mexico,Spain,France,andtheUnitedKingdom.MMT’selectedmembersandstaffmeetannuallyasapresbytery.PartoftheMMTpresbyterymeetinginvolvesnamingallelectedmembersasaCommissionandelectingtheMMTLeaderandDirectorofGlobalMissionstotheCommission.Duringtheyear,theCommissiondealswithrequestsfromeachcountryandneededjudicatorialactions(e.g.,receivecandidates,ordainprobationers,organizechurches).TheCommissionreliesonreportsfromcouncilsofchurches(andinsomecasesmissionaries)ineachcountrytodointerviewsandprovidedocumentsforeachcaseunderconsideration. TheCommissionreviewsthedocumentsandreportsfromthecouncilsandmissionariesonthemissionfieldandthenacts.ThecouncilofchurchesistheninstructedtoconducttheappropriateceremonyoractionaftertheMMTCommissionapprovestherequest. Thisapproachprovidesamissionfieldwithanexperienceofapresbytery,intheirlanguage,andundertheapprovalandguidanceofMMT.EachyearMMTreportsallCommissionactionstotheregularMMTjudicatoryannualmeeting(which includesallelectedMMTmembersandMMTstaff). Minutesof theannualmeetingand theCommission’s reportare thensent to theGeneralAssembly’sPermanentJudiciaryCommittee for review.The Permanent JudiciaryCommittee acts as synod for theMMT andreportstotheGeneralAssembly.

Women’s Ministry ReverendRebeccaZahrteacceptedthecalltoserveasDirectorofMinistrywithWomen.Forthepastfouryears,BeckyservedaspastoroftwoCPchurches(MadisonvilleFirstinMadisonville,Kentucky,andRoseCreekinNebo,Kentucky.)BeckyhasaBachelorofArtsinBusinessAdministrationfromAshfordUniversity,aMasterofScienceinOrganizationalCommunicationfromMurrayStateUniversity,andshegraduated from theProgramofAlternate Studies ofMemphisTheological Seminary. Becky has doneseveralprojectsforthedenominationandhasservedasDiscipleshipMinistryTeamelectedmember.Inhernewrole,BeckywillgiveleadershiptoallwomenintheCPCinavarietyofministryopportunities.Thegoalistoseemorewomeninleadership,morewomenservingcongregations,morediversityofwomeninleadershiproles,andadditionalyoungerwomeninvolvedinministriesandleadership.BeckybeganhernewroleinJanuary2022,andofficesfromMadisonville,Kentucky.ForanintroductoryvideoofBecky,pleasevisithttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZAGkCfcSXk.

Convention to meet on a Biennial Basis and a new Biennial Retreat PriortoGeneralAssembly1880,aconventionofCPWomenwascalledtoestablishaWoman’sBoardofForeignMissions.Seventy-fivewomenheededthatcall,gatheringattheopeningmeetingofthe1880Convention.TheWomen’sBoardofForeignMissionsbeganandbecamethefundraisingarmforforeignmissionarywork. Followingthepartialmergerin1906,foreignmissionaryworkwasatasksolelygivenovertoCPWomen.GAwassoconsumedwithlegalbattlesrestructuringwhatwasleft,thattheirtime,energy,andfundswerefocusedexclusivelyonthedomesticaspect.ItwasCPWomenwhochampionedandraisedfundsfor theremainingmissionaries. Prior to1906,ConventionandGAmet inseparate locationsandatseparate times. After1906, it seemedbetter tomeetat thesame timeandplaceas thiswasthebeststewardshipoftheirresources.However,followingseasonsofprayerandstudy,webelieveachangeisneeded.


Today,a largegroupof femaleclergyandelderscannotparticipatefully inconcurrentGAandConventions.YoungerworkingwomencannotaffordtoattendConvention,norwilltheyusetheirvacationto attend. In seeking to reach a younger,more diverse audience, annual gatheringswere reevaluated.Since2013,Conventionattendancehasfallenby33%(thisnumberdoesnotconsiderattendanceduringthepandemic). Conventioncostscontinue to riseandattendancefalls, leaving theMinistryCouncil tosubsidizeanaverageof$4,000to$5,000annuallytocoverConventioncosts. Therefore,afterprayerfulconsideration, factgathering, listening toCPWomenleadership,withdetermination to sustain faithful stewardship of diminishing financial resources, and to work towardsgrowthandexpansionofWomen’sMinistries,MMTwilldiscontinueholdingConventionconcurrentlywithGeneralAssembly. Theplanistoexploreoptionstoattractnew/additionalparticipants,includingwomenclergywhointhecurrentmodelmustchoosebetweenattendingGAorattendingConvention;attractingyoungerwomenwhomaynot have an affinitywithGAattendancebut,with a specialized focusonWomen’sMinistry,mightattendConventionand/orabiennialretreat.ExecutiveOfficerswillservetwoyearsinsteadofone.ThePresidentandSecretarywillpresideoverConventionthefirstyearandremaininofficetobepartoftheplanning teamtopresideovertheretreat thefollowingyear. 2023willbe thelastConventionheldinconjunctionwithGAandwillbea timeofcelebrationandexcitementasCPWMventures intofreshterritory.2024willbeaWomen’sRetreat(ThursdayeveningthroughSaturdaymorning)inthespringoftheyear.Andin2025,anewConventionwilltakeplaceataseparatetimeandlocationfromGA.

Congregational Ministries DirectorofCongregationalMinistries(DCM)ReverendKristiLounsburyworkedbehindthesceneswithWomen’sMinistryincooperationwithCathyLittlefield,Women’sMinistryInterimCoordinator,theCPWMExecutiveCommittee,andReverendRebeccaZahrte,full-timeDirectorofMinistrywithWomentoplan,promote,andimplementthe2022Convention.TheDCMcoordinatedthefirstglobalwomen’svirtualretreatheldinthefall,gathering200CPwomen. TheDCMandReverendDr.ChrisFleming(DMT)coordinateddevelopmentofENGAGE.ThisprogramhaslaunchedandcontinuestoberefinedasstaffworkswithotherCPCentities. Last summer, amission tripwas held atCamp Israel Folsom inChoctaw Presbytery. Severaldirerepairneedswereaccomplished. Work isbeingdonetocoordinatemorerepairsandcomplete thebuildingprojectofMcGeeChapel’sPatrickHouse.BuildersFellowshipprovidedanofferingtohelpfundanoutreachofjobsearchandschooltutoringinadditiontocompletionofthebuildingandrepairs.ThepresbyteryisintheirsecondyearofdevelopingandimplementingtheirownbudgetwiththehelpofMMTresources.TheDCMisworkingwithtwogroupsfromNorthCentralPresbyterytoworkonthecampandprovideaBibleschoolinJuly. ReverendLisaCookwillagainserveastheChaplainattheBirthplaceShrine.Shehasbeenwithusfornineyearsandconsidersitaspartofherministry.Hercontinuedserviceisappreciated. AsaboardmemberoftheCoalitionofAppalachianMinistry(CAM),theDCMworkeddirectlywithCAMintern,MaddieTaylor.Maddieresignedattheendof2021duetoherleadershipresponsibilitiesatcollege. TheAdvisoryCommitteeandCAMboardwillreviewthe internship jobdescriptionbeforepursuinganotherintern. TheDCM serves as a liaison to partneringministries of CAM, ProjectVIDA,National FarmWorkersMinistryandBeth-el,andbeganservingontheboardofBeth-elinMarch.

Disaster Response Protocol Thispastyear,multipledisastersaffectedpeopleandchurchesoftheCPC.TheDCMassiststheCMTtogatherinformation,helpscoordinatevolunteers,andhelpstosteerdisaster funding in the rightdirectiontochurchesandindividuals.CumberlandPresbyteriansweregenerousintheirresponsetotheWaverly,Tennesseeflooding,andKentuckytornadoes. Whendisasterstrikes,therecanbeconfusionastowhatresponse/responsibility/roleisplayedbytheMinistryCouncil. Oftenwhennewsbeginstospreadofadisaster,phonecalls,emails,and/ortextspourinfromCumberlandPresbyterianswantingtoknowdetailsandwantingtohelp.MMTaskschurchleaderstosharethefollowingguidelinestohelplocalgroupsandindividualstoprovideappropriatedisasterresponse.

•DisastersinsidetheUS:ImmediateContactisKristiLounsbury,901-276-4572Ext263, cell940-435-5077,[email protected].


•DisastersoutsidetheUS:ImmediateContactisLynnThomas,901-276-4572Ext261, cell205-601-5770,[email protected].

1.WhenaMCstaffmemberlearnsofadisaster,s/henotifiestheappropriateimmediatecontactbyphonecall,text,oremail. 2.ThentheDirectorofCongregationalMinistriesortheDirectorofGlobalMissionswilltexttheMMTLeader,DirectorofMinistries,andtheInterimCMTLeader. 3.TheDirectorofCongregationalMinistriesortheDirectorofGlobalMissionsandInterimCMTLeaderwillcoordinateaninitialpublicannouncementreflectingwhatwasknownatthattime. 4.Thepublicannouncementwillbebroadcastinthefollowingordertokeepthedenominationinformed. a.Churchatlarge b.PostedontheMCwebsitecpcmc.org c.Posted on social media d.Staffwillshareviatheirrespectivesocialmediapages e.UpdatessenttotheCMT f.Updatespostedtosocialmediapagesinatimelymanner

DisastersintheUS:ifaMCmemberbecomesawareofCPleadershiparisingduringthedisaster(pastor,member, etc.), theywill notify theDirector ofCongregationalMinistries so that an attempt tocoordinateeffortscanbeestablished.TheDirectorwillthencontacttheaforementionedperson(s)toworktogethertoestablishacohesiveresponsetothedisaster.

Cross-Culture Immigrant Ministries USA Program TheCross-CultureImmigrantMinistriesUSAProgramisacollaborationofMMTandstatesideCPCjudicatories. Historically,theCPCassumedthechallengetosharethegoodnewsofChristacrossculturesintheUS.Asaresult,differentpresbyteriessteppedoutinfaithtostartethniccongregationsamongimmigrantcommunities.Asaresultofyearsofsacrificiallove,therearenownearly60differentimmigrantministriesincludingtwoKoreanpresbyteries,oneCouncilofLatinoChurches,andavarietyoforganizedcongregations,newchurchdevelopments,newexplorationinitiatives,andworshipingcommunities. In2015,GAapprovedministrytoallmigrantswholiveintheplaceswheretheCPCispresent.ThatcommitmentcontinuesintheUSand18othercountrieswherewearepresent.

RECOMMENDATION 1: That the 191st General Assembly prays for immigrant ministries in the United States and around the world, giving thanks for the Grace of God reflected in the great cultural diversity of the body of Christ around the world and reflected in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church today.

RECOMMENDATION 2: That the 191st General Assembly encourages all lower judicatories to step out in faith to share the good news of Christ with immigrant communities by planting new churches and starting worshiping communities among them.

Evangelism and New Church Development Forthelasttenyears,theofficeofEvangelismandNewChurchDevelopment(NCD)hasprovidedinnovativestrategies,guidance,andtraining,reachingnewpeople,andmakingdisciplesofJesusChristprimarilytoandwithCumberlandPresbyterians.FromaNCDperspective,emphasishasbeentocreateviablespacesforthosewhodonotknowJesusChrist,forthoseseekingtoknowmoreofJesusChrist,andforthosewhoalreadyhavearelationshipwithJesusChristandareseekingaplacetoworship.ThisisdonewithafocusintheUS,thelargestgrowingmissionfieldintheworld.Thisisachievedthroughworshipingcommunities,newexplorations,andnewchurchdevelopments.Highlightsoftheworkinclude:

•EvangelismandWorshipingCommunitywebinars • Cumberland Presbyterian magazinearticlesontheConfession of Faith for Cumberland

Presbyterians •InstagramLiveCoF10x10 •SundayMorningSeminaryforMemphisTheologicalSeminaryonGrassrootsEvangelism •RestructuringandexpandingtheframeworkforBuildersFellowship • Missionary Messenger articles


•YouthEvangelismConferenceplanning •DayofPrayerandFasting •AffirmationofFaith&CommitmenttoWitness •CumberlandRoadpodcast •ProgramofAlternateStudiesEvangelismcourse •Assistingpresbyterialboardsofmissionstodevelop,implement,andmonitormissiondesigns •Evangelismconsultationswithcongregationsandalljudicatories • Trainingpresbyteriesandsynodsonhowjudicatoryfunctions,formingnewpresbyteries,synods,etc. •Fundraisingwithinjudicatoriesfornewchurchdevelopment •WorkingandservingacrossculturesintheUSincludingtheCPCA

We look forward to current and future aspects of the office of Evangelism and New ChurchDevelopmenttobeawell-knownandvitalpieceofCPmissionswhereCumberlandPresbyteriansarewell-versedandengagedinevangelism,worshipingcommunities,andnewchurchdevelopment.AnimportantaspectisimplementationofamarketingstrategyforEvangelismandNewChurchDevelopmenttopromoteawareness,sharedemphasis,andinvolvementbothinsideandoutsidethedenomination.

D. PDMT

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) WepartneredwithBeaconHealth for 2022. Resources and appointments are available onlineandphone. AllUSpresbyteriesbutone(TrinityPresbyteryhas theirownmentalhealthcareplan)areparticipating. Beacon has over 20,000 counselors nationwide and thewebsite is available inmultiplelanguages. Bilingualcounselorsand translatorsareavailable. Beacon isa globalprovider and able toprovideservicesoutsidetheUS,whichwewillexplorefor2023 https://FeelGreat.MyBeaconWellBeing.com.Call:1-866-950-7656.

Clergy Crisis Fund In2021,wesupportedsixteenministerswithatotalof$15,000.Ofthosedisbursements,eightwereformedicalissues,twoformentalhealthcare,twoforhousing/personalcrisis,threedisaster-related,oneformedical/funeralexpenses.Thisfundwasrichlyblessedbythe2021appealwithdonationstotaling$21,757.Tocontributetothisongoingneed/fund,makecheckspayableto“PDMT,”andindicatefor“ClergyCrisisFund.”

2021 Pastor/Leadership Retreats For thethirdyear inarow,ministersandtheirfamiliesreceivedagenerousgiftofsabbathrestgivenbythedonorofthe“WhosoeverWillBridgeProgram.”Theall-expensepaid4-day/3-nightretreatswereheldatWhitestoneCountryInninKingston,Tennessee.In2021,sevenretreatsfocusedonpastorsandleadersinthechurch.Weofferaheartythankyoutothedonorformakingthissabbathrestavailabletoministersandtheirfamilies.

Ministerial Ethic Continuing Education Opportunity In2021/2022,PDMTheldtwoonlineseminars.Thefive-session,two-hourcoursefocusesonavarietyoftopics-roleofpowerandvulnerability,dualrelationships,internetuse,socialmedia,pornography,sexualattraction,financesandgifts,andself-care.ThenextseminarisSeptember1,8,15,22,29at6:30PM-8:30PM(CDT). Registerathttps://cpcmc.org/pdmt- continuing-education/. Contact [email protected];901.276.4572,x203

Legacy of Ministry Endowment and Award Thisendowmentrecognizesandcelebratesclergyordinations,installations,ordinationanniversaries,andretirements.Witha$100donation,theministerwillreceiveacertificatesuitableforframingPLUSabeautifulpastoralcrosspendent.ThecrossservesasatangiblereminderthattheyarecalledbyGodtoserveGod’speopleingoodtimesandintimesofdistress.TheLegacyofMinistryendowmentsupportsawiderangeofministriesandservicesforordainedpastorsandthoseintheprocessofordinationwithintheCPC.Anapplicationcanbefoundat–https://cpcmc.org/pdmt-legacy-of-ministry-online-application.Continuing Education


Continuingeducationisakeycomponenttoaminister’songoingcalltoserveGodasanordainedminister of word and sacrament. Many ministers are quite proactive in their continuing educationresponsibility,andweapplaudtheirhardwork.InreviewingthecurrentGeneralAssemblyrequirementsforcontinuingeducationfoundinthe1998Minutes(page330),thePDMTbelievesportionsofthemtobetoorestrictive,whichcanhinderthereportingtopresbyteries.Thoserecommendationsfrom1998:

RECOMMENDATION 3: “that beginning in the year 2000, all active Cumberland Presbyterian Ministers be required to complete 6 continuing education units (CEU’s) every three years; that exceptions can be made to this requirement by the Presbytery of reasons it deems valid,”RECOMMENDATION 4: “that one CEU be given for every ten clock hours spent in an approved continuing education event,”RECOMMENDATION 5: “that non-Cumberland Presbyterian sponsored events must be approved by the presbyterial Committee on Ministry,”RECOMMENDATION 6: “that individual ministers report the number of CEU’s they have completed to the presbytery Committee on the Ministry on an annual basis, and that this information be forwarded to the Commission on the Ministry for entry into a church- wide database. Information from the database shall be supplied to presbytery committees on the ministry (for the ministers in their presbytery or ministers seeking membership in their presbyteries) and to individual ministers (information concerning their credits only) upon request,”

WhilewesupporttherequirementofsixCEU’severythreeyears,webelievethatgoodhonestfaithcanbeutilizedincalculatingthosehours.Forexample,amorningorafternoonworkshop/seminarcanbecountedas.5CEUs,evenifitwasnotexactly5hourslong.WesupporttheaboveRecommendation4butsuggestflexibilityincalculatingtheunits. Webelieveministers shouldbeencouraged to seekout andparticipate in continuingeducationactivities.AccordingtoRecommendation5above,anyeducationoutsideofaCP-sponsoredeventmustbeapprovedbythepresbyteryCommitteeontheMinistry/ClergyCareCommittee.Webelievethatseekingapproval from presbytery committees slows downCEU activities, or non-CPCEU events are just notreported.WebelieveministersareparticipatinginCEUeventsintheirowncommunitiesandweencouragepresbyteriestosupportthatactivity. Ministersareattendingseminarshostedbylocalfuneralhomes,hospitals,foodbanks,andschools.Thoseareimportanteducationaleventsrelatedtoaminister’scontextandministry.Therefore,wemakethefollowingrecommendation,

RECOMMENDATION 3: That the 191st General Assembly approves that Continuing Education Units (CEUs) can be earned by participating in any event/seminar related to ministry (including degree programs) and approval by presbytery Committee on the Clergy/Care Committee is not necessary.

It is helpful to keep a database of CEUs on behalf of ministers, but it is not done across allpresbyteries.PDMTwantstorenewoureffortsincreatingadatabaseofCEUs,andstronglyencouragepresbyteryCOM/ClergyCarecommitteestodosoaswell.Ifthereisnoexpectationorfollow-up,thenministers,presbyteries,andthePDMTcangetlazyinourwork. Therefore,wesupporttheaboveRecommendation6foundinthe1998GADigest,page330;(1998GAminutes,page330)andencourageALLpresbyteriesandministerstorenewtheireffortsonearningandreportingCEUs.Formsavailableatcpcmc.org/pdmt-continuingeducation/forusebyministersandpresbyteries. Upon request, a report canbegiven to apresbytery for theirministers onlyorministersseekingmembershipintheirpresbyteries.

Critical Situation Response Team for Presbyteries (CSRT) The 190thGeneralAssemblysupportedarecommendationfromMCtocreateacriticalsituationresponse team(CSRT) forMC-relatedeventsandsituations,aswellasencouragingeachpresbytery tocreateasimilarteam,withtheMCprovidingasampleoftheplantothepresbyteries(distributedfall2021)alongwithsupportinimplementation.

Considering the twomost recent natural disasters (Waverly,Tennesseeflooding andDecember


tornadoesinTennesseeandKentucky),itisapparentthatmostpresbyterieshavenotyetcreatedaCSRT.Inaddition,naturaldisastersarehappeningmorefrequently,affectingmorepeople.PDMTwillworkwitha taskgroupofrepresentativesfromregionsthathaveexperiencedanaturaldisaster tocreateaCriticalSituationResponseTeamtemplatethatpresbyteriescanusetocreateandtailortheirownplan.

The Symposium 2021 Unfortunately, the eventwas canceled due to ongoing pandemic concerns and low registrationnumbers.ThePlanningTeamhasre-imaginedhowtomoveforwardwithaqualityfutureevent.“CumberlandReflections”(broughttoyoubyTheSymposium)willexploreavarietyoftopicspresentedintwoparts:avirtualpresentationbyaspeaker,followedaweeklaterwitharoundtablediscussionofthetopicbyadifferentpanelforeachtopic.Detailswillbesharedoncpcmc.org,socialmedia,theCP magazine,andMissionary Messenger.

III. FUNDING

Since the inceptionof theMinistryCouncil, its fourMinistryTeamshavecollegially sharedinplanningnewandongoingministries.DonationstosustaincurrentministryandlaunchnewministriesmaybemadeviatheMC’sonlinegivingportal,https://cpcmc.org/donations/.In2021,theU.S.SmallBusinessAdministrationforgavethe$194,367.50PaycheckProtectionProgram(PPP)LoangrantedtotheCouncilduringthepandemic.TheMinistryCouncilexpressesitsdeepappreciationtoMCstaffmemberJingerEllisandCentralAccountingSupervisorDanScherfforthemanyhourstheyinvestedtoassisttheDirectorofMinistriestosatisfytherequirementsofPPPloanforgiveness. Asisthecasewithotherdenominationalentities,theMCbudgetdependsonOurUnitedOutreach(OUO)donations.InadditiontoOUO,theInvestmentLoanProgram(ILP),endowments(listedwithinBoard of Stewardship section of the preliminary minutes), and donations from other sources enableministriestothrive.In2021,MCstaffandelectedmembersdonated$15,000directlytoavarietyofMCprograms.

IV. MINISTRY COUNCIL CONCLUSION

The electedmembers and staff are deeply committed to servingGod through theCumberlandPresbyterianChurch.WearethankfulforthesustainingguidanceoftheHolySpiritasweworktoenhanceandimplementministriesthatdrawpeopletoChrist. Not unlike other denominations, ours is an aging denomination. We yearn to see CPs of allgenerationsservinginleadershiprolesthroughouttheChurch.WeyearnforCPseverywheretocommittosharingactivelyintheworkoftheChurch,andforleaderstoriseupfromacrosstheglobetofurthertheworkoftheChurcharoundtheworld.

RespectfullySubmitted,

TheMinistryCounciloftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchCarlaBellis,PresidentReverendTimSmith,FirstVicePresidentReverendDoctorMichaelClark,SecondVicePresidentReverendDerekJacks,SecretaryEdithB.Old,DirectorofMinistries/Treasurer


THE REPORT OF THE COMMISSION ONPRESBYTERIAN FEDERAL CHAPLAINCIES

The 190thGeneralAssemblyrenamedtheCommissiononChaplainsandMilitaryPersonneltotheCommissiononPresbyterianFederalChaplaincies.TheCommissioniscomposedofthreemembers,eachservingtermsofthreeyears.Atotalofthreetermscanbeserved.Currently,thosemembersareReverendSheliaO’Mara(2022),Mr.TommyCraig(2023),andReverendGarrettBurns(2024). The Presbyterian Federal Chaplaincies (PFC) is composed of members from the followingdenominations: Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America,PresbyterianChurch (USA), and theKorean PresbyterianChurchAbroad. The threemembers of ourcommissionalongwiththeStatedClerkoftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurch,ReverendMichaelSharpe,serveasmembersontheBoardofDirectorsofPFC.Inaddition,ReverendWilliam(Bill)MontagueandtheStatedClerkoftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchinAmerica,ElderVanessaMidgett,serveonthePFCBoardofDirectorsasrepresentativesofoursisterdenomination. ThePresbyterianFederalChaplainciesofficeislocatedat4125NebraskaAvenueNW,Washington,DC.ThePFCisanincorporatedentityintheStateofTennesseeandthemembersofthePFCarealsotheBoardofDirectors for thecorporation. Theoversightof thePFChasexpandedbeyond the traditionalapproachofservingmilitarychaplains. WhileactiveandretiredPresbyterianmilitarychaplainsremainthelargestfocusforthePFC,anyPresbyterianchaplainendorsedandservingafederalagencycanhavearelationshipwiththePFC.AdditionalentitiesincludebutarenotlimitedtoDepartmentofVeteransAffairs,FederalBureau of Prisons, and theCivilAir Patrol. ThePFC also approves seminary students of thememberdenominationsforparticipationintheChaplainCandidateprogramsoftheUnitedStatesmilitarybranches.

I. SUPPORT OF THE PRESYTERIAN FEDERAL CHAPLANCICES

FinancialsupportforthePFCisreceivedfromthefourmemberdenominations,churchjudicatories,individualchurches,andindividuals.Becauseofdecreasingfinancialsupport,thePFCisconstantlydealingwithfundraising.TheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchandindividualCPCchurcheshavetraditionallyreceived an offering onMemorialDay Sunday (USA only churches)with those offerings being givendirectlytothePFCforitsbudget.OtherspecialdaysmaybeconsideredtoreceivethisspecialofferingintheindividualUSAchurches----theSundaynearestVeteransDay,“FourChaplain’sSunday”(thefirstSundayinFebruary),theSundaynearestthe4thofJuly,orsomeotherSunday,asawitnesstosupportthemenandwomencalledtotheChaplaincy.TheseofferingsshouldbesenttotheGeneralAssemblyStatedClerkandareforwardedtothePFCforoutreach,mission,trainingandpastoralcare.

RECOMMENDATION 1: That each USA Cumberland Presbyterian Church provide an opportunity for their congregations to receive an offering on the last Sunday of May, or another special day, to support our ministry through the PFC.

ThePFCprovidesecclesiasticalendorsementforchaplainsoftheUnitedStatesArmedForcesfromthefourmemberdenominationswhoareservingonactivedutyorservingintheReservesorNationalGuard.ThePFCalsoendorsesMinistersofWordandSacramentwhoserveaschaplainsintheFederalBureauofPrisons,DepartmentofVeteransAffairs,andtheCivilAirPatrol. ThePFCprovidesspecialtrainingto chaplains and pastoral support to chaplains and their familieswho are endorsed for those positionsfromthefourmemberdenominations.ThePFCprovidesastrongvoiceforthememberdenominationstotheNationalCouncilonMinistrytotheArmedForcesinmattersrelatingtotheministryandwelfareoftheendorsedchaplains.ThePFCalsopromotesaclosercommunicationbetweenchaplainsandtheirdenominations.

RECOMMENDATION 2: That congregations of both the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America encourage their individual churches and members to designate special days through the year to engage in prayer to hold up the chaplains and their families in the service to which they have been endorsed.


II. MEETINGS, DIRECTORS, AND PFC ACTIVITIES

ThePFChelditsannualmeetingoftheBoardofDirectorsonSeptember28,2021,attheHamptonInnandSuites,Denver,Colorado,withtenmembersphysicallypresentandfiveadditionalmemberspresentviaZoom.CaptainLymanM.Smith,CHC,USN,Retired,(PCUSA),servesastheExecutiveDirector.CaptainMarkW.Smith,CHC,USN,Retired(PCUSA),servesaswesternUnitedStatesCo-DirectorandChaplain,ColonelDouglasJ.Slater,USAF,Retired(PCUSA),servesaseasternUnitedStatesCo-Director. DuetotheCovid19pandemic,muchofthepersonalcontactwithchaplainswasrestrictedin2020and2021.Traveltovariousareasofthecountryandtoseminariesacrossthecountrylikewisewaslimited.Thereisencouragementthat2022willallowmorecontactsasthepandemicappearstobelessening.Theco-directorsarecommittedtomeetingwithseminariesofalldenominationsandallotheragencieswhoprovidecandidatesforchaplaincy.Withmoreopportunitiesoutsidethemilitaryservice,theneedforchaplainsisrapidlyincreasing.Futureneedsforchaplainscouldbeinthefollowingagencies:FEMA,NTSB,BorderPatrol,andtheCoastGuard/HomelandSecurity. The annualChaplainTraining andCredentialing events for 2021were held simultaneously onAugust 8 –August 13, in two locations:CalvinCrestConferenceCenter,California,withCo-DirectorMarkSmithcoordinatingandMontreatConferenceCenter,NorthCarolina,withCo-DirectorDougSlatercoordinating. Virtual participationwas available for both events. Attendancewas slightly lower thananticipatedduetothepandemic.In2022,theeventswillbeheldateachoftheconferencecentersabove,butonconsecutiveweeksinAugust. Thegeneralconsensuswasthattheretreatsareveryvaluableandshouldbeheldannually. Havingincorporatedin2020,thestructureofthePFCwasadjustedtoreflectacorporateentity.Formalby-lawswereadoptedandmembersofthePFCwereelectedasmembersoftheBoardofDirectors.LymanSmithwaselectedExecutiveDirector.ThecurrentofficersofthePFCwereelectedascorporateofficers. AsofMarch2022,thefollowingisanapproximatelistofCPCandCPCAChaplainswithinthePFC:

CPCA:2Retired CPC:4MilitaryActiveDuty 4MilitaryReserves 1 Military Chaplain Candidate 4VeteranAffairs(VA) 1FederalBureauofPrisons(FBOP) 13Retired

Chaplain names and addresses are included in the yearbook of the Cumberland PresbyterianChurch.InformationconcerningtheprocessofbecomingachaplainmaybeobtainedbyvisitingthePFCwebsite:www.presfedchap.org. Your commission encourages Cumberland Presbyterians to visit the above website to gaininformationaboutthePresbyterianFederalChaplainciesanditsworkandmission.

RECOMMENDATION 3: That clergy and Presbyterial Committees on Probationer Care, in their discussions of a call for a ministerial candidate, be encouraged to include the call to chaplaincy as a call to pastoral ministry.

III. SEARCH FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

At thePFCmeetinginSeptember,ExecutiveDirectorLymanSmithgavehis intentiontoretireinthefirsthalfof2022.Withregrets,thePFCacceptedhisintendedresignationandappointedaSearchCommitteeforareplacement.TheSearchCommitteemetonMarch4,2022,andadoptedguidelinesandatimelinefortheselectionofthenewdirector.Mr.TommyCraigwasnamedchairofthesearchcommitteeandwithDirector Smith’s oversight and counsel, the committeewill seek to interview candidates andselectthreeasfinalists.Iftheprocessgoeswell,thenewdirectorwillbeintroducedattheCPCGeneralAssembly,inAlbuquerque,NewMexico,June19-24,2022.


RECOMMENDATION 4: That the Stated Clerk of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church convey the denomination’s gratitude to Captain Lyman M. Smith, CHC, USN, Retired, for his outstanding service to the former Presbyterian Council on Chaplains and Military Personnel and currently the Presbyterian Federal Chaplaincies. In addition, the Stated Clerk is asked to extend a commendation to Executive Director Smith for his dedicated and faithful service not only as an executive of the agencies but as a Pastor to the Chaplains.

RespectfullySubmitted,MembersoftheCumberlandPresbyterianCommissiononPresbyterianFederalChaplainciesMr.TommyCraigReverendGarrettBurnsReverendSheilaO’Mara


THE REPORT OF THEPERMANENT JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

The Judiciary Committeemet February 24, 2022, in Huntsville,Alabama. Present were PamBrown,HarryChapman,GeoffKnight,RachelMoses, JanOverton, JimRatliff, andBillTally. AlsopresentwereMikeSharpe,statedclerk,andJaimeJordan,legalcounsel.

I. REVIEW OF SYNOD MINUTES Thefollowingsynodicminuteswerereviewed.Thecommitteeappreciatestheworkandministriesofoursynods,andnotesthefollowing:

Synod of the Southeast TheCommitteereviewedthe2021minutesandfoundthemtobeinproperform.

Synod of the Midwest TheCommitteereviewedtheminutesfor2020and2021andfoundthemtobeingoodorderandwereverythorough.

Synod of Great Rivers Thecommittee reviewed theminutes for the2021calledmeetingand found that therewere inorder.

Missions Ministry Team Functioning as a Presbytery ThisCommittee fulfills the role of a synod in providing oversight and reviewof theMissionsMinistryTeam(MMT)whichfunctionsasapresbyteryincertaincircumstances(GABylaw11.05.06).ThecommitteereviewedtheMMTminutesandnotesthefollowing: •TheCommitteewasgreatlyencouragedtoreadoftheprogressbeingmadeineachnewmissionpointlocatedindifferingpartsoftheworldandappreciatestheworkdonebyMMTtohelptoaccuratelyreporttheirprogresstothisCommittee. •TheCommitteewasabletomeetwithReverendLynnThomas,DirectorofGlobalMissions,todiscusssomeofthechallengesfacedwiththeseexpandingmissionpointsandtosuggestwaysthatmighthelpstrengthenthereportingprocess.

II. OTHER ITEMS REVIEWEDGA Referral Regardingtherequestfromthe190thGeneralAssemblythattheCommitteemeetwiththeStatedClerkoftheSynodoftheMidwest.Theclerkwasunabletomeetwiththecommittee,howeverthecommitteeconsideredtheconcernsregardingmiscommunications.Inthefuture,theCommitteewillrequestthatarepresentative fromeachSynod (aswell as theMissionsMinistryTeam)beavailable tomeetwith theCommittee(viazoomorconferencecall)whentheirminutesarereviewedandansweranyquestionsthatmightarise.HopefullythisinteractionwillstrengthenthecommunicationbetweenthisCommitteeandtheSynods.

III. GENERAL ASSEMBLY REPRESENTATIVES

GeoffKnightwaselectedtoserveasthiscommittee’srepresentativetothe191st GeneralAssembly.HarryChapmanwaselectedasthealternate.

IV. ORGANIZATION OF THE COMMITTEE TheCommitteeelectedthefollowingofficers: JanOverton-chairperson,GeoffKnight–vice-chair,andPamBrown-secretary.

Respectfullysubmitted,TheJudiciaryCommittee


THE REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEESOF MEMPHIS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

Wewanttobegin thisreportbyexpressingourheartfeltgratitudeforyoursupportofMemphisTheologicalSeminary.YourgraciouspartnershipenablesustoequipleadersforministryintheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchandtheworld.Thankyou!

I. BOARD OF TRUSTEES

A. OFFICERS

ThefollowingofficerselectedbytheBoardofTrusteestoserveduringthepastyearwere:Moderator–ReverendKipRush(CumberlandPresbyterianminister,NashvillePresbytery);Vice-Moderator–Mrs.VanessaMidgett(CumberlandPresbyterianChurchinAmericaelder);Secretary–ReverendJasonMikel(CumberlandPresbyterianminister,NashvillePresbytery);Treasurer–Ms.CassandraPrice-Perry (VicePresidentofOperationsandCFO,MTS).

B. BOARD REPRESENTATIVE

TheModeratoroftheBoard,ReverendKipRushwillserveastherepresentativetothe2022meetingoftheGeneralAssembly.ReverendDr.GloriaVillaDiaz,TrinityPresbytery,willserveasthealternate.

C. MEETINGS

TheBoardofTrusteeshasmettwotimessincethelastmeetingofGeneralAssembly:October1,2021,andFebruary11,2022.TheBoardisscheduledtomeetonemoretimebeforethemeetingofGeneralAssembly,onMay13,2022.

D. EXPIRATION OF TERMS

InkeepingwiththerecommendationoftheCPGeneralAssemblyEvaluationCommitteetoreducethesizeoftheBoard(from24to18members,)nonewBoardrepresentationisbeingrecommendedatthistime.MTSworkswiththeCPGeneralAssemblyNominatingCommitteetoensurecompliancewiththeGeneralAssembly requirement for themajorityof theBoard to represent theCumberlandPresbyterianChurch.

II. ADMINISTRATION

A. PRESIDENT

Reverend Doctor Jody Hill became the ninth President ofMemphis Theological Seminary onJanuary1,2020. Heisa1992graduateof theUniversityofMississippiSchoolofBusiness. In2000,ReverendDoctorHillearnedaMasterofDivinitydegreefromMemphisTheologicalSeminaryandwasordainedintoChristianministrybytheCumberlandPresbyterianChurch.HeservedasamemberoftheBoardofTrusteesforMTSfrom2008to2014,andservedtwotermsasModeratoroftheBoard.Inhispriorposition,ReverendDoctorHillwastheVicePresidentforCommunityRelationsatBlueMountainCollegeinMississippi.Hehasservedfull-timeandbi-vocationalpastoratesinboththeCumberlandPresbyterianChurchandthePresbyterianChurch(USA).HegraduatedwithaDoctorofMinistryinStrategicLeadershipfromNewOrleansBaptistTheologicalSeminaryinMay2020.

B. VICE PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS/DEAN

DoctorPeterGathjehasservedastheVicePresidentofAcademicAffairs/DeansinceAugust2017.DoctorGathjeservedpreviouslyasProfessorofEthicsandAssociateDeanofCurriculumandInstructionatMTS. HeisalayRomanCatholicand isdeeplycommitted to themissionofMemphisTheologicalSeminary, having taught on our faculty for ten years prior to becomingVPAA/Dean. He has led thefacultyinthetransitiontoonlinecoursesduringthepandemic,securinggrantsforfacultydevelopmentfor


onlinepedagogy,developingandofferingonline-hybridcourses,creatingand implementingassessmentproceduresforallacademicprograms,alongwithdevelopingtheMACMdegreeprogramanditsvariousconcentrations,andtheLand,Food,andFaithFormationDMintrack.HewasinstrumentalindevelopingtheCumberlandPresbyterianHouseofStudies,PulpitandPew(formerlySundayMorningSeminary)andtherecentlyformedHouseofBlackChurchStudies,alongwiththenewpartnershipwiththeCenterforChaplaincyStudies.

C. VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS/CFO

Ms.CassandraPrice-PerrybeganworkwithMTSinAugust2010asVicePresidentofOperationsandChiefFinancialOfficer. She is aCertifiedPublicAccountantwithover35yearsof experience inbusinessandaccounting.CassandraisanactivelaywomaninherRomanCatholicChurchinSouthaven,Mississippi.ShehasreceivedhighpraisefromourauditorsandourBoardforherworkoverthepasttenplusyears.

D. VICE PRESIDENT OF ENROLLMENT SERVICES AND INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS/REGISTRAR

DoctorGailRobinsonbeganherworkastheRegistrarinJune2008.ShewasappointedAssociateDeanforInstitutionalEffectiveness,Planning,andResearch/RegistrarinAugustof2010. GailcametoMemphisTheologicalSeminaryasaseasonedprofessionalwithover15yearsofexperienceinHigherandAdultEducation,withprogressiveresponsibilityinretention,studentsuccess,enrollmentmanagement,andstudentoutcomesassessment.Inadditiontoparticularexpertiseinaccreditation,governmentalreporting,data collection, and analysis. DoctorRobinson is anactivememberand lay leader inSt.PaulBaptistChurchinMemphis,Tennessee.

III. INSTRUCTION

A. DEGREE PROGRAMS

MemphisTheological Seminaryoffers three degree programs (MDiv,MACM, andDMin) andfive certificate programs, including the certificate offered through theProgramofAlternateStudies forCumberlandPresbyterians. TheMasterofDivinity(MDiv) is thebasicdegreeprogramforpersonspreparingforordainedministryinmanydenominations. TheMDivfeaturescoursework that integrates theologicalstudywithformationforministryandpastoralplacements,culminatinginanIntegrativeSeminarinwhichstudentsreflectupontheirstudiesinlightofpracticaldemandsinpastoralleadership.TheMDivcontinuestobeourlargestdegreeprogram,withover50%ofstudentsenrolled.TheMDivrequires84semesterhoursandtakesthreeyearsoffull-timestudytocomplete. TheMasterofArtsinChristianMinistry(MACM)isa48-hourdegreedesignedforpersonswhoarepreparingforaspecializedministry,andnotleadershipofacongregation.Thecreationofthisdegreeprogram in 2016 recognized a growing number of peoplewho seek to doministry in settings such asnon-profits,orwhodonotneedtheMDivinordertopracticeministry,suchasthoseservinginChristianEducation.ConcentrationscurrentlyavailableintheMACMareYouthandYoungAdultMinistry,ChristianEducation,ChaplainStudies,MethodistStudies,andSocialJustice.TheMACMhasbeenrecentlyrevisedtoincludesomeadditionalcoursesforinternshipsandtheologicalpreparation.Approximately20%ofourstudentsareintheMACMprogram. TheDoctorofMinistrydegreeisaprofessionaldegreedesignedforpastorsandotherministerswhohaveatleastthreeyearsoffull-timeworkinministryaftertheirMDiv(orequivalent)andwhowanttoengageinfurthertheologicalreflectionwithinthepracticeofministry.TheDMinisathree-yearprogram.EachtrackorconcentrationwithintheDMinrequiresfivecoursesspecifictotheindividualtrackchosenbythestudent,alongwiththeDMinprojectcourse.Thespecificcoursesareofferedashybridcourses,withonlinestudycomplementedbyone-weekresidenciesinJanuaryandJulyforintensivediscussionandotheracademicwork.TheDMinprojectcourseincludestheplanning,implementation,andevaluationofamajorprojectthataddressesaproblemorissueinthepracticeofministry.Approximately40%ofourstudentsareintheDMinprogram.


B. CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Inadditiontothethreedegreeprograms,MTSoffersthefollowingcertificates: ProgramofAlternateStudiesoftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurch JamesNettersCertificateinMinistry CertificateinWesleyanStudies CertificateinCumberlandPresbyterianChurchStudies CertificateinChaplainStudies

C. FACULTY

For theacademic year2021-2022,MemphisTheologicalSeminaryhaseight full-time teachingfaculty,oneofwhichisathree-yearcontractposition,andthreeadministrativefacultymemberswhoteachpart-time.Inaddition,theseminarycurriculumisgreatlyenhancedbytheworkofapproximatelyfifteenadjunctprofessors,mostofwhomareactiveinpastoralorotherministries,andmostofwhichteachintheDMinprogram. MembersoftheMTSfacultycontinuetobebothscholarsandpractitioners.Asscholars,facultyregularlyattendprofessionalacademicmeetings,givepapersorprovideotherleadershipatthosemeetings,andpublishbooksandarticlesbothfortheacademyandthechurch.Aspractitioners,severalofthefacultyserveaspastorsinareachurches,whileothersregularlypreachorteachinchurchesanddenominationalmeetings,andsomeareengagedinleadershipinlocalnon-profitorganizationsthatengageinministry. Thefacultyhavebeenflexibleinadaptingtoandofferingcoursesinavarietyofmodalities.Currentlyweofferfiveapproachesfordeliveringinstruction:

1.Asynchronousonline(instructioncompletelyonlinewithvariousmodesofinteractionbetweenstudentsandinstructor,butnosettimeforclassmeetings)2.Synchronousonline(instructioncompletelyonlineinwhichstudentsmeetatasettimeeachweekviaZoom)3.Weeklyhybridcourses(instructiononcampus2hoursonceperweek,50%ofinstructiononline)4. Monthlyhybrid(instructiononcampus4hoursoncepermonth,50%of instructiononline)5.Hyflexweeklyormonthlyhybridcourses(instructionisoncampusthoughstudentsmayalsoparticipateviaZoom)

D. ENROLLMENT

TotalenrollmentfordegreeprogramsatMemphisTheologicalSeminaryforthefalltermof 2021was226,andthespring2022termenrollmentwas199.ThesetotalsdonotincludethePASenrollment(whichisrecordedbelow).

•Inspiteofthepandemic,135master’sstudentsenrolledthispastfallfor953credithours.Wealsohadanexcellentretentionratewith97%ofourstudentsreturningfromtheSpring2021semester(ThanksbetoGod!)Wehad91DMin(doctoral)studentsforFall2021.• For Spring 2022,we had 103 returningmaster’s students (91% retention rate), and 14 newstudents fora totalof117masters students registered for846credithours. Wehad82DMIN(doctoralstudentsforSpring2022)

○ Total Spring 2022 enrollment: degree-seeking student population of 199 students (117Master,82Doctoral):41(21%)areBaptist;34(17%)areUMC;25(13%)areCP;10(5%)areAME;9(4%)areCME;80(40%)variousothersandnon-denominational.○44%ofourstudentsareMale;56%areFemale;○59%AfricanAmerican;32%Caucasian;6%Hispanic;3%Asianandothers

WecontinuetoworktorecruitCumberlandPresbyterianstudents,andtoliftupthecallofGodtoordainedministryinthechurch.TherecruitersinourEnrollmentServiceshavea24to48-hourresponsetimeincontactingprospectivestudentswhohaverequestedinformationaboutourdegreeprograms.TheyhavealsopartneredwithStudentServices,DoctorBarryAnderson,toaidwithstudentretentionefforts.Theycontactnewstudentsmonthlywithintheirfirstsemestertoaddressanyquestionsorconcerns. TheWhosoeverWillMinistryBridgeisapartnershipwithBethelUniversityandMTS. Bethelstudentsdiscerningacall toordainedministrywhoplan to attendMemphisTheologicalSeminarywill


benefitfromongoingguidanceintheirspiritualjourney.ThosewhoansweracallasPastorofaCumberlandPresbyterianChurchaftergraduationmayreceiveanadditionalstipendof$1,000permonthduringtheirfirstfiveyearsofministry.

RECOMMENDATION 1: We call on all Cumberland Presbyterians to pray that God will continue to call men and women to the office of ministry, and that they will be well prepared through our educational institutions to lead growing and vibrant congregations in the ministry of Jesus Christ to the world.

E. PROGRAM OF ALTERNATE STUDIES (DOCTOR MICHAEL QUALLS, DIRECTOR)

TheProgramofAlternateStudies(PAS)servesauniquerolefortheseminaryandtheCumberlanddenomination. Weofferacrediblealternativeeducationforclergycandidateswhoarecalledandgiftedforministrybut hindered from the traditional educational route to ordination. Weprovide exceptionaltraininginCumberlandPresbyterianhistory,polity,andtheologyforthosewhomayhaveaMaster’sdegreein theology/ministry fromother seminaries. This includes those seeking tohave theirordination fromotherecclesiasticalbodiesrecognized. WehavecollaboratedwithourMissionsMinistryTeam(MMT)tohelpprovidetheeducationalcomponentforinterculturalandglobalministers. Sometimesthisinvolvesextraordinary effortswhichmaynot be revenue producing in the traditional sense. We are grateful toMemphisTheologicalSeminaryAdministration for continuing to recognize thevalue in this service toadvancethemissionoftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchandtoMMTwhoworkintandemtomakeitpossible. AcurrentexampleinvolvesthreepotentialministerscurrentlyintheUnitedKingdomwhoneedtheCPStudiescoursestoqualifyforordination. Wearecreatingonlinecomponentsandplanningatleastonein-personclassthisyeartomeetthisneed.

i. General Information ▫Wearehappytoreturntoin-personclassesonthecampusofBethelUniversityinJulyaftertwoyearsofremotelearning.Weimplorethechurchtoprayforusaswereturntoa“norm”offocusingthePASExperienceintheannualSummerExtensionSchool(SES). ▫PASgraduationwillbethefirstdayofSES,July9that11:00am. Rev.Dr.JodyHill,PresidentofMemphisTheologicalSeminary,willbeourcommencementspeaker. ▫WewillagainofferonejointMDiv/PAScourse. ThisyearitwillbeDr.CindySchwartz’scourseLeadership and Spiritual Formation. ▫ WearenotofferingaWeekendConferencethisyearaswegetourfootingcomingoutoftheCovid-19 pandemic, but plan to renewour emphasis onContinuingEducationUnits (CEU’s) and LayLeaderdevelopmentin2023.WesolicittheGeneralAssemblyanditsdelegatestohelpgetthewordout.AqualityeducationalexperienceforCumberlandPresbyteriansisavailableinal-mostanyareaofministryinterest. Tuitiontoauditanyclassishalfthecreditcostwhichthisyearwillbe$400. ▫WecertifiedonecandidateforpresbyterialLayLeaderstatusthisyearand,throughPASColom-bia,certifiedanentirecohortofLayLeaders.Thisinvolvesacondensedsetofrequisitecoursesfromourcurriculum. ▫WeregularlyreportstudentprogresstotheProbationerCareCommittee/CommitteeonMinistryofthestudents’presbyteries.

ii. New Initiative Recognizingagrowingneedtoprovideforsmallercongregationswhomaynotbeabletosecureanordainedpastor,thePASAdvisoryCouncilhasapprovedastrategygrouptoworkonthissupplyneed.ThestrategygroupincludesmembersoftheAdvisoryCouncilandcommittedpersonsfrompresbyterieswhichhaveexpressedinterestinfillingthisgap. Itisourdesiretoprovideadesignandbecomearesourceforpresbyteries.Ourgoalistopartnerinprovidingthenecessarytoolstoequippersonswhoarecalledtoserveinthisvitalway.

iii. Honoring One of Our Own WearehappyatthisGeneralAssemblytohonorthecontributionsoftheReverendNorlanScrudder,thesecondDirectoroftheProgramofAlternateStudies. NorlanwillberecognizedatthejointbanquetonWednesdayeveningofGA. Duringhistenure,theProgramofAlternateStudiesremappeditscurriculumtofocusonthecoursesnecessarytodevelopcompetencyforministry. Previously,theprogramhadofferedabroadcurriculuminbothmaster’s levelandundergraduatelevelequivalentcourses. UnderScrudder,


thecurrentpracticewas adopted:anticipating60collegehours fromacollegeoruniversityso that thePAScertificateprogramcanfocusonpreparationforministry. Thisisbutonehighlightofanamazingministerialcareerwhichhascontributedmuchtoourchurch.

iv. Introducing New Endowment AswelooktothefutureitisclearthattheneedfortheuniquecontributionofthePASprogramtotheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchwillcontinue,andfundswillstillbeneededtosustainitsmission.Itisastatedpolicythat“nostudentwillbeturnedawayduetofinancialneed.” ThePASAdvisoryCouncilapproved establishing a “Director’sEndowment” in honor of the fourPASDirectors—DoctorWilliam“Bill”Rustenhaven,ReverendNorlanScrudder,DoctorTomCampbell,andDoctorMichaelQualls.TheproceedsoftheendowmentwillbeusedtosustaintheProgramofAlternateStudiesandtoprovidefinancialassistancetoanystudentwhoneedsit.

v. In Memorium ThestrengthoftheProgramofAlternateStudiesrestsinitsdedicated,capable,andempatheticteachers.Throughouttheexistenceoftheprogramithasbeenprivilegedtoaccessthebestandthebrightestthedenominationhastooffer,fromcredentialededucatorsandtheologianstoacknowledgedministryprofessionals.WegratefullyexpressappreciationforReverendDoctorClintonBuckwhotaughtintheprogramandlenthissupportfromitsinceptionin1984untilthelastcoupleofyearsofhisdeclininghealth. HereturnedyearafteryeartojoyfullypourhimselfintothelivesofwomenandmenwhoseektogaininsightandwisdomtofulfilltheLord’scalling. Hislegacylivesoninmanytransformedlives. WemournhispassingOctober9,2021.

F. CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN HOUSE OF STUDIES (Doctor Michael Qualls, Director)

The Cumberland Presbyterian House of Studies (CPHS) attempts to ensure ongoing practicalconnection ofMTSCP students with their Cumberland Presbyterian heritage and help form them forministrywithinthatidentity.TheCovid-19pandemicandtheclosingofMTScampustoin-personlearninghadasignificantdisruptiveimpactontheactivitiesofcommunity-building,acenterpieceofhighlightingthe Cumberland Presbyterian heritage. With a return to campus in the future we joyfully anticipateopportunities for fellowship, conversation, and community building with students and denominationalleaders.

i. Community Building InFebruarywemarkedthebirthdayoftheCumberlandPresbyteriandenominationwithaspeciallivestreamedworship service, inviting the seminary community to join our celebration ofCumberlandPresbyterianheritage.TheworshipwashighlightedbyvideotestimonialsfromadiversesamplingofCP’sfromaroundtheworldstating“whatIlikeabouttheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchis…”

ii. Funding Severalyearsago,theBaird-BuckEndowmentforCumberlandPresbyterianStudieswasestablishedwithagoaltounderwriteafullyendowedChairinCumberlandPresbyterianStudies. Thiswillenableanacademicpositiontodoresearch,teaching,andwritinginCumberlandPresbyterianstudies. Weareoverhalfwaytowardthegoalof$1.5million,andwecontinuetomakeprogresswitheachnewgraciouscontribution. Inthemeantime,weareutilizingasmallportionoftheincomegeneratedbytheEndowmenttofundtheCumberlandPresbyterianHouseofStudies.TheCPdenominationhastraditionallyrecognizedthethirdSundayinAugustasSeminarySunday.MTSleadershiphascommittedtofocusingtheannualfundssolicitedfromSeminarySundayongrowingtheendowmentuntiltheChairisfullyfunded.

iii. Cumberland Presbyterian Students Thereare25CPstudentscurrentlyenrolledintheSpringinseveraldegreeprograms.ThanksbetoGod!WecontinuetosteadilywelcomenewCumberlandPresbyterianstudentstotheMTSstudentbody.Thisisverygoodnews—asignthat“somewhereinthesunlightofGod’slove”thereisstillKingdomworkfortheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchandthatMTSremainsvaluableforourchurchesandpresbyteries.Letuscontinuetoprayforthistrend,asGodwills.


iv. Academics Dr.MichaelQuallswillbeteachingCumberland Presbyterian History and Doctrine intheFallof2022utilizingavarietyofguestlecturersfromthespectrumofqualifiedCumberlandPresbyterianvoices.CP Polity and Program willbeofferedeitherSpringof2023orinconjunctionwithGeneralAssembly2023.ThereareadditionalcoststostudentstoattendGA,buttheimmersionexperienceaddstremendouslytotheeducationalvalue. Studentswillbepolledtoseeifthisimmersionexperienceisaccessibleforthem. Twoupcomingproposals are noteworthy for their direct benefit forCumberlandPresbyterians.Pleasepraywithusaboutthese: 1.)AcourseinEvangelismisplannedforSpring2023tobeco-taughtbyDoctorMichaelQuallsandDoctorMichaelBeck,arisingstarintheareaofcongregationaldevelopmentandevangelism,bestknownforhisroleintheFreshExpressionsU.S.movement. Thisefforthasrenewedandenergizedmanycongregationsseekingtomakedisciplesandwillingtoexplorefreshwaystodoso.2.)IntheFallof2023,DoctorQualls isproposingtohost(perhapswiththeMTSCenterforFaithandImagination) a Rural ChurchMinistry conference to bring pastors, lay leaders, and others together topromote invigoratingministry insmall townandcountrycongregations. Wehope tospringboard fromthis tobecomeanongoingresourceforcongregationalhealth inruralsettingswheremanyCumberlandPresbyteriansreside.Therearesomeuniquegiftsandchallengesinthesecontexts,andwedesiretoexploreandprovidesupportforthosewhoarecalledtotheseoverlookedpowerhousesofthetransforminggospel.

v. Ongoing Priorities •MaintaincourseofferingsthatenhanceCumberlandPresbyteriancongregationalministry. •HelprecruitCPstudents. •Strengthenconnectionswithstudents,leaders,presbyteries,andcongregations. •DevelopaCumberlandPresbyterianStudiesCertificate

G. NEW ACADEMIC INITIATIVES

Withtheonsetofthepandemic,allcoursesofferedatMTSmovedonline.Facultywerepreparedtodothisduetotheirpriorexperienceteachinginouronline-hybridprogram,aswellasadditionaltraininginonlinepedagogysecuredthroughanInTrustGrant. ForFall2021,wehadhopedtoreturntosomein-person/oncampuscourses.Wepreparedforoncampuscourseswithmonthlyhybridandthecreationofweeklyhybridcourses(somoreoftheinstructionwouldbeonline).Asthesemesterprogressed,wedidsomelimitedexperimentationwith“hyflex”coursesinwhichstudentsparticipateeitherin-personoronline.However,thespikeinCOVIDcasesrequiredthatalmostallcoursesagainbetaughtcompletelyonline. Spring2022broughta limited return tooncampus instructionwitha fewmorehyflexcoursesadded.Additionalhyflexclassesareplannedforthefall,allowingstudentstochoosewhetherornottheywanttobeintheclassroominperson,orparticipateviaZoomonline.Wewillcontinuewithofferingawidevarietyofothermodalitiesofinstruction:synchronousonline,asynchronousonline,alongwithweeklyandmonthlyhybrids. AlsounderconsiderationisthecreationofpathwaystoattainingeithertheMDivortheMACMcompletelyonline,whileretainingasenseofcoherencyandcommunitythroughacohortmodelinwhichstudentswouldmovethroughasetcurriculumtogether. Inadditiontothisattentiontomodalitiesofinstructiontherearefoursignificantacademicinitiatives.First,wehaverevampedourFormationforMinistryprogramtobothimproveitsfocusonsustainingpeopleinministry through the development of spiritual practices and theological reflection, and to distributesuch formation throughout the years of seminary studies. Students now take “Formation, Spirituality,andMinistry” in their first year, then practice the integration of theological reflectionwithministry in“FormationandContextualMinistry”whichfeaturesarequiredministrypracticum.IntheirfinalyeartheytakeeithertheMDivIntegrativeSeminarortheMACMIntegrativeSeminar.Bothseminarsaskstudentstoreflectuponhowtheirtheologicalstudieswillinformtheirpracticeofministry. Second,wehave entered into apartnershipwith theCenter forChaplaincyStudies inorder toofferawidervarietyofchaplaincyfocusedcourseswithinourCertificateinChaplaincyStudies.DrawingupontheCenterforChaplaincyStudiesourstudentswillhaveaccesstoanationallyrenownedfacultywithchaplaincyexperience.Wecurrentlyhavenearly15studentswhowanttoearnaCertificateinChaplaincyStudies.Thisisagrowingareaofinterestonthepartofmanyenteringstudents.ThefacultyattheCenterforChaplaincyStudieswillalsoserveasmentorsandhelpguidestudentsinpreparationfornationalboardcertificationasachaplain.


Third,wehaveattended to thosewho seeka seminaryeducationbutdonothave the requisiteundergraduatedegree.Facultyhaveapprovedadmissionforstudentswithaminimumof60credithoursandsignificantchurchandlifeexperience.Inthisregardwearefurtherexploringawayinwhichthosestudentsmightcompletetheirundergraduatedegreethroughafinishingprogramincooperationwithanundergraduateinstitution.Also,aPre-SeminaryProgramhasbeencreatedforthosestudentswhoare40yearsoldorolder,andwhohavesignificantchurchandlifeexperiencebutnoundergraduatedegree.Inthisprogram,thesestudentswilltakefourpre-determinedgraduatelevelcoursesinordertodemonstratetheirabilitytodograduateleveltheologicalstudy.Iftheymaintaina“B”averageinthosecourses,theymaybeadmittedtoeithertheMDivorMACM.IfthestudentisadmittedtotheMaster’sprogramaftercompletingthefourcourses,thosefourcourseswillapplytothecourserequirementsforthestudent’schosendegreepath. Finally,weareconductingareviewoftheMDivdegreeprograminlightofourlearningoutcomesfor that degree, the ordination of ourMDiv students in light of denominational standards, and alumnisatisfactionwiththeirpreparationforministryinlightofthisdegree.

H. PUPLIT AND PEW, FORMERLY SUNDAY MORNING SEMINARY

Thankstothepandemic,everyonehasbeenchallengedtolookatministryinnewandinnovativeways.Congregationslearnedthatworshipdoesn’talwaysoccurwithinthefourwallsofasanctuaryandthatfaithdevelopmentopportunitiescanbegivenwiththehelpoftechnology. Seeinganeedforqualityvirtuallearningopportunities,andinanefforttoshareitsgiftswithlocalcongregations,MTSbeganinJuneof2020tooffercoursesonavarietyoftopicsinaprogramcalledSundayMorningSeminary. Drawing fromexpertise inareas suchasbiblical studies, churchhistory,Christianethics, and church ministry, MTS professors or guest instructors educated, engaged, and enlightenedparticipantsthroughlectureanddiscussion.AllcourseswereheldonlineontheZoomwebinarplatformonSundaysfrom9:00am-10:00amcentraltimeandutilizedZoom’sQ&AandChatfeaturesfordiscussion. Thispastacademicyear(2021-2020),SundayMorningSeminarywasrebrandedasPulpitandPew:SeminaryforEveryone,asitwasreformattedasonlinepresentationsavailableeachweekapproximately30-45minutesinlength.Peoplecansubscribe(atnocost)totheprogramandenjoyexcellentinstructioninavarietyofbiblicalandtheologicaltopics.

I. ACCREDITATION

Memphis Theological Seminary holds dual accreditation by the Association of TheologicalSchools in theUnitedStatesandCanada(ATS),and theSouthernAssociationofCollegesandSchoolsCommissiononColleges(SACSCOC).Everytenyears,memberschoolsgothroughanextensiveprocessofre-accreditationreview.Wecompletedouron-sitevisitsfrombothaccreditingbodiesinMarchof2018.InDecember2020,ouraccreditationwasreaffirmedbySACSCOCthrough2028withoutanystipulations.WearealsoapprovedforaccreditationbyATSthrough2025.BothoftheseaccreditingbodieshavealsoapprovedMemphisTheologicalSeminarytoofferdistanceeducation.Ourfifth-yearreporttoSACSCOCisdueMarch2024.OurnextATSreaffirmationcomprehensivevisitisMarch10-13,2025. InFebruary2022,theATSBoardofCommissionersvotedtoaccept theevaluationcommittee’sreport concerning the focusedvisit conducted in fall2021. Thisactionconfirmed that “the schoolhasadequatelyaddressed the concerns regardingstrategicplanning, institutional/educationalevaluationandinstitutionalvitalityraisedafterthe2018comprehensiveevaluationvisit”.

IV. MTS STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS

In 2019, the GeneralAssembly Evaluation Committee requested a strategic plan for how theseminaryenvisionsmoreaggressivelyreducingoreliminatingthe loanonitsproperty. TheEvaluationCommitteealsorequestedaplanforreducingtheseminary’sdependenceuponthe$1millionlineofcreditloanusedforoperationpurposes.Toaddressthesefinancialconcerns,theseminaryhasalong-termstrategicplanknownastheMemphisTheologicalSeminary2019-2023InstitutionalStrategicPlan,andashort-termstrategicplanningprocessknownastheStrategicPlanningProcessoftheP&E(Planning&EvaluationCommittee). Asapartofthestrategicplanningprocess,theBoardofTrusteesrequestedpermissionfromthe2021GeneralAssemblytosellsomeoralloftheMTSrentalpropertiesand/orvacantlots.TheGeneralAssemblyapprovedthisrecommendationtoassistwithreducingMTS’s$2.3millionpropertydebt,and


theseminary’sdependenceupontheir$1millionlineofcredit loanforoperationalpurposes. Withthisapproval of theGeneralAssembly,MTShas sold six duplexes for a gross revenueof $960,000whichresultedinanincreaseinournetassetsof$485,158.Wecurrentlyhavea$0balanceonour$1millionlineofcreditloan.

V. FACILITIES

A. LEADERSHIP

Sincethefallof2021,ourfacilitiesandsafetydepartmenthadbeenablyledbyMrs.VictoriaSikesandadedicatedstaffoffacilitiestechnicians.

B. COMMUTER HOUSING

AsofOctober2021,MTSsoldthehousingunitspreviouslyusedascommuterhousing. Wearecurrentlyintheprocessofexploringotheroptionsforourstudentstouseascommuterhousing.

C. CAMPUS WORK GROUPS

WehavebeenblessedinthepastyearsbyadultandyouthworkgroupswhohavecometoMTSduringthesummermonthstohelprepairandmaintainourcampushousing.GroupshavecomefromTrilla,Illinois;Greeneville,Tennessee;Florence,Alabama;BowlingGreen,Kentucky;Collierville,Tennessee;andelsewhere. Weencourageworkgroupswhowouldbewilling tohelp the seminary in thisway tocontactthefacilitiesdepartmentorpresidenttoscheduleaworktrip.

D. SAFETY

Thefacilitiesandsafetydepartmentscontinuetoexplorewaystoenhancethesafetyofourstudentsinthecontextofoururbancampus.Throughtheuseoflighting,securityofficers,securelocks,andwell-articulated safety plans, the seminary seeks to provide a safe environment for students and visitors toourcampus.Toenhanceoursafeenvironment,MTSinstalledacontrolleddoorsystemtoallbuildingscontainingclassrooms.Inaddition,weareintheprocessofinstallingstate-of-the-artoutsidecameras. Forthepasttenyears,MTShascontractedwithalocalsecuritycompanytoprovideregularpatrolsaroundourcampus.Thisadditionalsafetymeasurehasbeenwell-receivedbyourstudents.Wecontinuetoseekwaystoprovideasafeenvironmentforourcampuscommunity.

VI. ADVANCEMENT AND FINANCE

A. BUDGET, OPERATIONS, AND GIFTS

•OurBoardofTrusteeswillapproveabudgetforthe2022-2023academicyearatitsMaymeeting.CopiesofthatbudgetwillbeprovidedatthemeetingofGeneralAssembly.•Likeseminariesacrossthecountry,wecontinuetofacebudgetchallengesfromdecliningenrollments.WehaverenewedeffortstoincreasetransparencyaswellastheinvolvementoftheBoard.•AtthebeginningofDecember,theestateofDoctorClintonBuck,ProfessorEmeritusofMTS,offereda$50,000matchinggrant.Withintwoweeks,ourgeneroussupportersmetthatmatch.Inspiredbythisgenerosity,ananonymousfamilyofferedanother$50,000matchforalldonationsreceivedinthefinaltwoweeksofDecember.Wearesogratefulthatwesurpassedthismatchingpledgeaswell!InthemonthofDecember,thesematchingpledgesandthegiftsfromourgeneroussupporterssurpassedatotalof$230,000.• In2021,MTSreceivedabatementof thePayrollProtectionPlan loan from theSmallBusinessAdministration(SBA)intheamountof$425,300.Whenthefundswerereceivedin2020,theywerelistedasaliabilityonourfinancialsbecauseitwasaloan.Thosefundswere recordedas revenue inourFiscalYear2021financialsbecause the loanhasbeenforgiven.


• In FY 2021,MTS received $467,428 inHigherEducationEmergencyRelief Funds(HEERF)toprovideassistancetostudentsandinstitutionsduetoexpensesrelatedtotheCovid19pandemic.•OurUnitedOutreachdistributionsfor2021totaled$127,596forseminaryoperationsand$31,570forPASoperations.•TheseminaryfinishedFY2021(FiscalYear2021endingJuly31,2021)intheblack,andtheadministrationisconfidentthatoperationalrevenuewillexceedexpensesforFY2022.Thiswillmakefouryearsinarowofoperationalsolvency.• In FiscalYear 2022,MTS sold six duplexes for a gross revenueof$960,000whichresultedinanincreaseinournetassetsof$485,158.•Thebalanceonourpropertydebtwas$2,206,014aftertheFebruary2022Financials.ForFiscalYear2021wepaid$99,327inprincipaland$85,774ininterest.Underthecurrentpaymentstructure,itwilltake16yearsand8monthstofullyretirethedebt.•Wecurrentlyhavea$0balanceonour$1millionlineofcreditloan.

B. SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS

Wecontinuetocultivaterelationshipswithfoundationswhosemissioncloselyalignswithours.Thefollowinggrantsforscholarshipsandotherprojectshavebeenreceivedinrecentyears:

1. The Eli Lilly Endowment, Inc. – Center for Faith and Imagination InDecember2017,MTSwasnotifiedthatithadbeenselectedtoreceiveagrantof$1millionfromtheLillyEndowment,Inc.,foruseoverfiveyearstofundtheCenterforFaithandImaginationatMemphisTheologicalSeminary.WorkingwithpartnersincludingtheMethodistHealthcareClergyCoachingNetwork,theCenterforTransformingCommunities,theCumberlandPresbyterianPastoralMinistryDevelopmentTeam, and theMemphisAnnualConference of theUnitedMethodistChurch (UMC), thework of theCenterfocusesonsupportingandsustainingclergyintheirfirstfiveyearsofministrypost-seminary.CFIprovidesservicestoourgraduatestohelpthemdevelopnetworksofsupport,encouragement,andspiritualdepthtohelpthemthriveinthemidstofthechallengesofpastoralministry. MTSrecentlyreceiveda$1milliongrantfromtheLillyEndowmenttoestablishtheHouseofBlackChurchStudies. Withtheadditionof theHouseofBlackChurchStudies,MTScannowcelebratethatwehavehousesofstudydedicatedtoequippingleadersinourstudentbody’sthreelargestcongregationalsettings: theAfricanAmerican Church, the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and the Pan-MethodistChurch.

2. The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation TheKemmonsWilsonfamily,foundersoftheHolidayInnhotelchainandnotedphilanthropistsinMemphis,hasrenewedfundingoftheWilsonScholarshipsat$15,000forthisyear.

3. The H.W. Durham FoundationTheMemphis-basedH.W.DurhamFoundationreneweditsgiftof$5,000toprovidefive$1,000scholarshipsforstudentswhoare55+yearsofage.TheseDurhamScholarswillrepresentmuchofourstudentbodywhoaresecond-careerstudents.

C. ENDOWMENTS

InNovemberof2019,wecelebratedtheestablishmentoftheHamiltonandVarnellWesleyanChairandHouseofStudiesEndowment. Thisendowmentwillinsurethatforalltheyearstocome,MTSwillalwayshaveaMethodistHouseofStudiesProgram. TheendowmentalsofundstheHamiltonandVarnellWesleyanChairfacultyposition. Currentlywehave290endowments.Theseendowmentsarevariedbothinamountandpurpose.Scholarships,ofcourse,makeupthelargestgroup. Butotherendowmentsarealsosetasideforthegeneralfund,lectures,thelibrary,musicandotherpurposes. WecontinuetogrowtheBaird-BuckEndowmentforthepurposesoffullyfundingtheCumberlandPresbyterianHouse ofStudies. As ofDecember 31, 2021, the endowment had a balance of $760,570towardthegoalof$1.5million.


D. ESTATE GIFTS

WecontinuetohaveconversationswithfriendsanddonorsabouttheimportanceofrememberingMTSintheirestateplans.In2021,wewereblessedtoreceiveagiftof$93,750fromtheEstateofJeanVarnell. We are deeply grateful for the generosity that faithful Cumberland Presbyterians exhibit inrememberingMTS,andotherdenominationalministries,intheirestateplanning.TheMTSAdvancementStaffandPresidentareavailabletopresentprogramsonplannedgivingtochurches,groupsofchurches,orpresbyteriestoencourageourmemberstorememberMemphisTheologicalSeminaryintheirestatesandotherplannedgivingvehicles.

E. SEMINARY/PAS SUNDAY

WehavemanychurchesintheCumberlandPresbyteriandenomination,andinotherdenominationsweserve,whorecognizeSeminarySundayintheirlocalchurches.ThisprovidestimetoeducatechurchmembersabouttheworkofMTSandtheProgramofAlternateStudies,andprovidesanopportunityformemberstomakeaspecialone-timegifttosupporttheworkoftheseminary.PleasecontacttheseminaryformoreinformationonhowyoucanrecognizeSeminarySundayinyourlocalchurch,andtorequestaspeakerfortheoccasion.

RECOMMENDATION 2: That the third Sunday in August, (August 21, 2022 and August 20, 2023) be included in the General Assembly Calendar as Seminary/PAS Sunday, and that the General Assembly encourage all churches to share information about MTS and PAS and receive a special offering on that day, or on a more convenient day of the session’s choosing. MTS leadership has committed to focusing these annual funds on growing the Baird-Buck Endowment for Cumberland Presbyterian Studies until the Chair in CP Studies is fully funded.

F. ANNUAL FUND

WearegratefulforthecommitmentofCumberlandPresbyterianstotheministryofMTS,andallourcommonministries,expressedsotangiblythroughgivingtoOurUnitedOutreach(OUO).InadditiontoOUO,MemphisTheologicalSeminarycouldnotoperatewithoutthefaithfulcontributionofitsalumniandfriends.AnnualFundcontributionshelpuskeepthecostoftuitiondown,sothatstudentsdonotleaveseminarywithalargeburdenofdebt. MTSfriendsandalumniareencouragedtoconsiderjoiningthe1852Society,bypledgingtogiveatleast$18.52permonthtohelpsupporttheworkoftheseminary. Informationonthe1852SocietyisavailableattheMTSdisplaytableduringtheweekofGeneralAssembly,andcanbeaccessedthroughourwebsite:www.MemphisSeminary.edu.

G. AUDIT REPORT

TheauditingfirmofCannon,Wright,Blount,PLLC.hasauditedthebooksofMemphisTheologicalSeminaryforthe2020-2021fiscalyear.Theauditwasunqualified.CopiesofthereporthavebeenfiledwiththeofficeoftheStatedClerk.

Respectfully submitted,KipRush,ModeratoroftheBoardofTrusteesJodyHill,President


THE REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE TheNominatingCommitteeconsistsofaministerandalaypersonfromeachsynod,preferablyfromdifferentpresbyteries.Membersmayserveathree-yearterm,butcannotsucceedthemselves.CumberlandPresbyterianmembersof anyboardor committeecanbe re-elected to the sameboardafter a two-yearabsence.Ecumenicalrepresentativesmaybere-electedtothesameboardafteraone-yearabsence.WiththeexceptionoftheNominatingCommitteeanypersonelectedtoserveonadenominationalentitymayservethreeconsecutiveterms.Fillinganunexpiredtermcountsasoneterm,thusmembersofanyentitydonotalwaysservenineyearsbeforecompletingeligibilityonaboard/agency. ThemembersofthevariousMinistryTeamsarenolongerelectedbytheGeneralAssembly,butaretobeappointedbytheMinistryCouncil. TohelpexpandthepoolofYouthAdvisoryMembersforserviceontheMinistryCouncilandtheOurUnitedOutreachCommittee,thisCommitteerecommendsthatcurrentagerange15-17,bechangedtoreflectthesameagerangeoftheGeneralAssemblyYouthAdvisoryDelegates,age15-19.

RECOMMENDATION 1: That the age requirement for Youth Advisory Members stated in the General Assembly Bylaws: 10.07 Ministry Council 03 and 11.06 Our United Outreach, be changed from “Youth Advisory Members who shall be between the ages of 15-17” to read: “Youth Advisory Members who shall be between the ages of 15-19.”

TheCommitteesubmitsthefollowinglistofnominees:

I. GENERAL ASSEMBLY CORPORATION

(Members whose terms expire in 2025)(2)REV.RICKEYPAGE,1369BlackRiverDrive,MtPleasant,SC29466,NashvillePresbytery Tennessee Synod(1)MS.FELICIAWALKUP,179MaryAnneLane,Manchester,TN37355,BatesHillCongregation, MurfreesboroPresbytery,TennesseeSynod

II. MINISTRY COUNCIL

(Members whose terms expire in 2025)(3)MS.CARLABELLIS,19264Law2170,Aurora,MO65605,OrangeCongregation, MissouriPresbytery,SynodofGreatRivers,tosucceedherselfforathree-yearterm(2)MS.DEBBIEHAYES,69CactusDriveBenton,KY42025,UnityCongregation, CovenantPresbytery,SynodoftheMidwest,tosucceedherselfforathree-yearterm(2)MR.TEDSHIRAI,25MinamiKibogackaAsahi-ku,YokomahamaKanagawa,JapanPresbytery, tosucceedhimselfforathree-yearterm(2)REV.TIMSMITH,214JEFFERYDrive,Fayetteville,TN,37334(3)REV.MIKEWILKINSON,1504ClearBrookDrive,Knoxville,TN37922, PresbyteryofEast,SynodoftheSoutheast,tosucceedhimselfforathree-yearterm

(Members whose terms expire in 2023)YOUTH ADVISORY MEMBERS

(shallbebetweentheagesof15and17yearsofage,electedforaoneyeartermandiseligibleforanadditionaloneterm)

(2)CHASELAXSON,805SMarDrive,Marshall,MO65340,MarshallCongregation, MissouriPresbytery,SynodofGreatRivers,tosucceedhimselfforaone-yearterm


III. TRUSTEES OF HISTORICAL FOUNDATION

(Members whose terms expire in 2025)(3)MS.ROBINMCCASKEY-HUGHES,1205OldeBridgeRoad,Edmond,OK73034,Stonegate Congregation,RedRiverPresbytery,MissionSynod,tosucceedherselfforathree-yearterm(3)MS.ASHLEYLINDSEY,2090ClaypoolBoyceRoad,Alvaton,KY42122,BowlingGreenCongregation, CumberlandPresbytery,SynodofMidwest,tosucceedherselfforathree-yearterm.(2)MS.MARTHAJOMIMS,3011WolfeRoad,Columbus,MS39705,MtZionCongregation,Grace Presbytery,SoutheastSynod,tosucceedherselfforathree-yearterm

IV. TRUSTEES OF MEMPHIS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARYOF THE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

(Members whose terms expire in 2025)(2)MR.GREGALLEN,1138BalbadeDrive,Nashville,TN37215,BrenthavenCongregation,Nashville Presbytery,TennesseeSynod,tosucceedhimselfforathree-yearterm(2)REV.JILLCARR,POBox1547,Lebanon,MO65536,WhiteOakPondCongregation,Missouri Presbytery,SynodofGreatRivers,tosucceedherselfforathree-yearterm(3)*MR.LARRYHILLIARD,206EBankheadStreet,NewAlbany,MS38652,tosucceedhimself forathree-yearterm(2)*MS.LISANNEMARSHALL,325MeadowGroveLane,Memphis,TN38120,tosucceedherself forathree-yearterm(2)*REV.DR.KEITHNORMAN,2835BroadAvenue,Memphis,TN38112,tosucceedhimself forathree-yearterm(2)*REV.DEBORAHSMITH,58EMcLemoreAvenue,Memphis,TN38106,tosucceedherself forathree-yearterm

V. STEWARDSHIP, FOUNDATION AND BENEFITS

(Members whose terms expire in 2025)(3)REV.KENBYFORD,23746Highway9N,Piedmont,AL36272,PiedmontCongregation,Grace Presbytery,SynodoftheSoutheast,tosucceedhimselfforathree-yearterm(1)MR.RICKGAMBLE,2430MtViewRoad,Manchester,TN37355,ManchesterCongregation, MurfreesboroPresbytery,TennesseeSynod,forathree-yearterm(1)MR.BOBBYHALEY,575HaleyRoad,Watertown,TN37184,LebanonCongregation, MurfreesboroPresbytery,TennesseeSynod,forathree-yearterm(2)MRS.MARYJORAY,16NottinghamLane,Columbus,MS39705,MtZionCongregation,Grace Presbytery,SoutheastSynod,forathree-yearterm

GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMMISSIONS:

VI. MILITARY CHAPLAINS AND PERSONNEL

(Members whose terms expire in 2025)(2)REV.SHELIAO’MARA,POBox170,Gadsden,TN38337,PresbyterydelCristo,MissionSynod, tosucceedherselfforathree-yearterm


GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMMITTEES

VII. JUDICIARY

(Members whose terms expire in 2025)(3)MS.RACHELMOSES,1138BlaineAvenue,Cookeville,TN38501,FirstChurchCookeville Congregation,MurfreesboroPresbytery,TennesseeSynod,tosucceedherselfforathree-yearterm(3)REV.JANOVERTON,3320PipelineRoad,Birmingham,AL35243,CrestlineCongregation,Grace Presbytery,SoutheastSynod,tosucceedherselfforathree-yearterm.(2)REV.DR.ROGERREID,637ColburnDrive,Lewisburg,TN37091,FirstChurchLewisburg Congregation,ColumbiaPresbytery,TennesseeSynod,tosucceedhimselfforathree-yearterm.

VIII. NOMINATING

(Members whose terms expire in 2023)(1)REV.STEVEDELASHMIT,1491CrosswindsAvenue,BowlingGreen,KY42104, CumberlandPresbytery,SynodoftheMidwest,tofillaone-yearunexpiredterm

(Members whose terms expire in 2025)(1)REV.JIMMYBYRD,3810LakeRoad,Woodlawn,TN37197, NashvillePresbytery,TennesseeSynod,forathree-yearterm(1)MS.BETHANYHOLLINGSWORTH,108RowlandAvenue,Bruceton,TN38317, ShilohCongregation,WestTennesseePresbytery,SynodofGreatRivers,forathree-yearterm(1)MR.ROYSHANKS,3997N100thStreet,Casey,IL62420,NewHopeCongregation, NorthCentralPresbytery,SynodoftheMidwest,forathree-yearterm(1)REV.RYANYOUNG,1925AllsboroRoad,Cherokee,AL35616,HopePresbytery, SynodoftheSoutheast,forathree-yearterm

IX. OUR UNITED OUTREACH COMMITTEE

(Members whose terms expire in 2025)(2)MR.JONPARSONS,607N.Franklin,Marshall,MO65340,MarshallCongregation,Missouri Presbytery,SynodofGreatRivers,tosucceedhimselfforathree-term

(Members whose terms expire in 2023)YOUTH ADVISORY MEMBERS

(shallbebetweentheagesof15and17yearsofage,electedforaone-yeartermandiseligibleforanadditionaloneterm)

(1)MS.OLIVIAPRUITT,113MapleTreeDrive,Marshfield,MO65706,WhiteOakPondCongregation, MissouriPresbytery,SynodofGreatRivers,foraone-yearterm

X. UNIFIED COMMITTEE ON THEOLOGY AND SOCIAL CONCERNS

(Members whose terms expire in 2025)(2)REV.VIRGINIAESPINOZA,POBox132,Boswell,OK74727,PigeonRoostCongregation,Choctaw Presbytery,MissionSynod,tosucceedherselfforathree-yearterm(2)REV.TERRASISCO,811WCheyenneStreet,Marlow,OK73055,MarlowCongregation,RedRiver Presbytery,MissionSynod,tosucceedherselfforathree-yearterm(2)REV.JOWARREN,811WallStreet,Morrilton,AR72110,TrinityCongregation,ArkansasPresbytery, SynodofGreatRivers,tosucceedherselfforathree-yearterm

*EcumenicalRepresentative +CumberlandPresbyterianChurchinAmerica


THE REPORT OF THEOUR UNITED OUTREACH COMMITTEE

Our United Outreach gives Cumberland Presbyterians a path for stewardship as a part of thedenominationasawhole,providingfundingfortheministries, boards, and entitiesofthechurchthroughthesharingofgiftsbyindividualsandcongregationsingratefulresponsetoGod.In1985,theGeneralAssembly adopted a plan forOUO, requesting that each congregation give 10%of its total income tosupportdenominationalboard/agencyprograms. The OUO Committee was established by the GeneralAssembly in 2009, for the purpose ofpromotingOurUnitedOutreach. TheOUOCommittee is comprisedof12voting representatives,onefromeachSynodandtherestfromdenominationalentitiesandinstitutions.Executivesfromthechurchprograms and institutions participate on the Committee as advisorymembers. This Committeemeetsannuallyunlessthereisaneededcalledmeeting.

I. OUR UNITED OUTREACH FUNDS ALLOCATION

TheOurUnitedOutreachCommitteemetMarch4,2022, to allocate theOurUnitedOutreachfundsforthe2022year.TheOurUnitedOutreachallocationbasisfor2022is$2,500,000.Inthepast,lineitemswereapprovedasguaranteedamountsfortheUnificationTaskForceandfortheOUODevelopmentCoordinator/OUOCommittee,withthoseguaranteesdeductedfromthegoalamountpriortoallocation.ThisyearthereisnolongeralineitemfortheUnificationTaskForceandthecommitteefeltitappropriatetoremovetheguaranteeforOUODevelopmentCoordinators/OUOCommittee.Whilethegoaldoesnotreflect10%ofchurchincomeacrossthedenomination,itisrepresentativeofapredictablepatternofactualgivingoverthepastdecadeormoreandgivesboardsandagenciesabetterpictureofwhatOUOincomewillprovidetowardtheiroverallbudgets.TheOUOgoalfor2021was$2,600,000andgivingof91.94%wasachieved.Whenthereisashortfall(oroverage)eachentityisaffectedproportionately.

RECOMMENDATION 1: That General Assembly adopt the following Our United Outreach allocations for 2023:

Amount to be Allocated 2,500,000.00

Ministry Council $1,203,978 48.159%Bethel University 120,398 4.816%Children’s Home 72,239 2.890%Stewardship 144,477 5.779%General Assembly Office 192,636 7.705%Memphis Theological Seminary/Program of Alternate Studies 168,557 6.742%Historical Foundation 72,239 2.890%Shared Services 385,273 15.411%Contingency 12,040 0.482%OUO Committee 92,044 3.682%

Comm. On Chaplains 13,990 0.560%Judiciary Committee 13,196 0.528%Theology/Social Concern 4,912 0.196%Nominating Committee 4,021 0.161%

Our United Outreach Goal $2,500,000 100.000%

(Fromtheentitieslistedabove,allshouldbeself-explanatoryexceptmaybeSharedServices.Maintenance,utilities,mowing,trashpick-up,pestextermination,andcustodialareallexamplesofSharedServicesforentitieshousedintheCumberlandPresbyterianCenter.)


II. OUR UNITED OUTREACH COMMITTEE REQUESTS

Wecelebratethefaithfulgivingofsomanycongregations,andwecontinuetosupporttheconceptofthetithe.Werecognizethatmanycongregationsareparticipatingatbelow10%,andsomecongregationsdonotcontributetoOUOatall.ThecommitteedesirestonotonlyincreaseparticipationinOUO,buttohelpcongregationsbetterunderstandthebiblicalprinciplesbehindOUO.Fromthe1985GeneralAssemblyMinutesregardingOurUnitedOutreach:“When the church creates programs of ministry, sets persons apart to implement these programs, provides for their spiritual support through prayer and orderly financing, and reviews their effectiveness and their necessity to the evangelical calling of the church, the church is fulfilling her mandate and reason for being. Cumberland Presbyterians do this through their governing bodies from the particular congregation through the General Assembly.”Withthisunderstandingofbiblicalfaithandthenatureofthechurch,OUOprovidesforagratefulresponsetoGodinamannerthatisexpressiveofthechurch’sunity,astogetherwesupporttheministriesofthechurch. AnonlinesurveywasconductedinadvanceofourannualmeetingtogiveopportunityforindividualsacrossthedenominationtosharetheirviewsregardingOurUnitedOutreach. AtourmeetinginMarch2022,thecommitteeheardresultsofthesurveysandconsideredDirectorHudson’svariousproposalsforpathsforwardforOUO.ThecommitteevotedforaproposalthatwillmaintainthecurrentstructureoftheOUOeffort(part-timeDirectorandRegionalRepresentatives)butbeginatransitiontowardamodelthatwillincludealessthanfull-timeDirectorandvoluntaryadvocatesforOUOineachpresbytery.Webelievehavingpresbyterialadvocateswillnurturerelationshipsandfurtherunderstandingofthepurposeand principles ofOurUnitedOutreach and give opportunity for theOUOcommittee to better supportcongregationsinstewardshipeducation.

RECOMMENDATION 2: That General Assembly approve the proposed transition to a less than full-time Director and voluntary presbytery advocates for Our United Outreach.

Respectfullysubmitted,MikelDavis,ChairpersonEduardoMontoya,Vice-ChairpersonGwenRoddye,SecretaryOurUnitedOutreachCommittee


THE REPORT OF THEPLACE OF MEETING COMMITTEE

ThePlaceofMeetingCommitteeconsistsoftheModerator,arepresentativeoftheCumberlandPresbyterianWomen’sMinistry,andtheStatedClerkwhoservesasthechairperson. TherepresentativeoftheCumberlandPresbyterianWomen’sMinistryistheConventionCoordinator. The165thGeneralAssembly,“authorizedthecommitteetoselectmeetingplacesuptofiveyearsinthefutureandthatpreferencebegiventhatkeeps,insofaraspossible,theGeneralAssemblyandtheConventionofCumberlandPresbyterianWomen’sMinistry,andguestroomsinonefacility. Itisrecognizedthattheseplacesarehardtofindandmaycostsomeadditionalmonies.Theplaceofmeetingcommitteewilluseitsbestjudgment.”The173rdGeneralAssemblyapprovedexploringtheuseofcollegecampusesandverylargeconferencecentersinadditiontohotels/conventioncenters. WhentheOfficeoftheGeneralAssemblyreceivesaninvitationfromacongregationorapresbytery,theStatedClerkmakesasitevisit. Ifadequatefacilitiesarediscovered,afollowupvisitismadebytheStatedClerk,theAssistanttotheStatedClerk,andtheConventionCoordinatoroftheCumberlandPresbyterianWomen’sMinistry. Commissioners, delegates to Conventions, and visitors are encouraged to stay at the GeneralAssembly/Conventionhotel,toassuremeetingthecontractedroomblock.Hotelcontractsalsoincludeacommitmentonfoodandbeverages,thusitisimportantforboards/agenciestocontinuetosponsorspecialmealfunctions. The luncheons/dinnersprovideopportunitiesfor thesponsoringdenominationalboardsandentitiestokeepthechurchinformedabouttheirrespectiveprograms,thusenhancingsupport.

I. INFORMATION ABOUT FUTURE GENERAL ASSEMBLIES

Continued discussionswith the leadership of theCumberland PresbyterianChurch inAmericaregardingjointmeetingsoftheGeneralAssembliesin2024and2025mayimpactfuturemeetinglocations.Itishelpfultocontinueschedulingafewyearsinadvanceofthemeetingtoassurethatadequatehotel/convention space is available and to negotiate a good rate. If a congregation or a presbytery isinterestedinhostingtheGeneralAssembly/Convention,theOfficeoftheGeneralAssemblywillprovideinformation on hosting responsibilities.Hosting the GeneralAssembly/Convention is a service to theChurch,allowingtheChurchtocelebratethegoodministriesoccurringwithinaparticularpresbytery,andprovidespersonswithinapresbyterytheopportunitytoparticipatemorefullyintheannualmeeting. Intheeventthatnoinvitationisreceivedinaparticularyearorasituationarisesrequiringachangeofvenueforaparticularyear,theCorporateBoardwillberesponsibleforselectingaplaceofmeeting. Plansareunderwayforthe2023meetingofGeneralAssemblytobeheldJune18-23,inDenton,Texas.(co-hostedbytheCumberlandPresbyterianChildrenHomeandRedRiverPresbytery).

II. SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS BY PRESBYTERIES ThefollowingscheduleshowstheannualmeetingsandtheyearthattheGeneralAssemblylastmetintheboundsofaparticularpresbytery.

Missouri 2011del Cristo 2022 Nashville 2010Cumberland 2021 WestTennessee 2009Choctaw&RedRiver 2018 Japan 2008Grace 2017 Arkansas 2007Nashville 2016 Columbia 2005CaucaValley&Andes 2015 EastTennessee 2003Tennessee-Georgia 2014 Covenant 2002Murfreesboro 2013 North Central 1980Hope&RobertDonnell 2012 Trinity 1969

Respectfullysubmitted,MichaelG.SharpeCathyLittlefieldDuawnMearns


THE REPORT OF THE UNIFIED COMMITTEE ONTHEOLOGY AND SOCIAL CONCERNS

I. MEETING AND OFFICERS

DuetocontinuedconcernsandsafetyprecautionsrelatedtotheCOVIDvirus,theUnifiedCommitteeonTheologyandSocialConcerns(UCTSC)metonlyoncethispastyear,onNovember6,2021,byZoom.Thefollowingofficerswereelected:ReverendEdmundCox(CPCA)andReverendMitchBoulton(CPC)Co-Chairs;andReverendNancyFuqua(CPCA),Secretary.

II. GENERAL ASSEMBLY REPRESENTATIVE

TheCommitteeelectedJohnTalbott(CPC)toserveastherepresentativeatthemeetingoftheCPCGeneralAssembly inAlbuquerque,NewMexico. ReverendLisaScottwill be the alternate.ReverendNancyFuquawas elected as the representative to theCPCAGeneralAssemblymeeting inHuntsville,AlabamaandElderEdmundCoxwaselectedasthealternate.

III. STUDY PAPERS

TheCommitteedoesnothaveany studypapersbefore themat this time. AcompilationofstudypaperspreviouslyapprovedbytheGeneralAssemblies(CPCandCPCA)areavailableonline,as well as a Guide to the Process of Writing Study PapersforthoseinterestedinsubmittingpaperstotheCommitteeforconsideration(wwww.cumberland.org).

IV. WORKS IN PROGRESS

The 189thGeneralAssemblyinstructedtheUCTSCtoproposeareportforthe190thGeneralAssemblyonhowtheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchinAmericaandtheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchandthecanbetterteach,practice,andholdministersandsessionsaccountableforfollowingourtheologyofbaptism. TheUCTSC, rather than bringing yet another position paper on Baptism, is workingwith theDiscipleshipMinistryTeamoftheMinistryCouncil,todevelopablueprint(workshopdesign)onourtheologyofbaptismfor use by congregations and presbyteries.The design draws upon theConfession of Faithand otherCumberlandPresbyterianwritingsasfoundationalelementsfor thecontentoftheworkshop. TheUCTSCalsocontinues itsworkondevelopingguidelines fora theological/socialconcernspanelmadeupofrepresentativesoftheCPC/CPCAtoaddressemergingissuesinatimelierway. PanelresponseswouldnothavetheofficialsanctionoftheCPCorCPCAbutwouldprovideusefulreflectionsforpersons in our two churches TheCommitteehopestoresumeitworkwithaninpersonmeetingthisfalleitherinHuntsville,AlabamaorpossiblyintheNashvillearea.

RespectfullySubmitted,UnifiedCommitteeonTheologyandSocialConcerns


THE REPORT OF BOARD OF TRUSTEESOF BETHEL UNIVERSITY

Introduction

Bethel University is the Cumberland Presbyterian’s University. Bethel University’s MissionStatementis“tocreateopportunitiesofthelearningcommunitytodevelopinaChristianenvironmenttotheirhighestintellectual,spiritualandsocialpotential.Thisincludessynchronousandasynchronousmodesofeducation.” Theschoolwasestablishedin1842andisoneoftheoldestinstitutionsofhighereducationinthestateofTennessee.BethelUniversity’shistoryisoneofupholdingtraditionsandpushingboundaries.The2022-2023academicyearwillmarkBethel’s181styearofoperations. BethelUniversitywasfoundedinMcLemoresville,Tennessee,asBethelSeminaryoperatingunderthefosteringcareoftheWestTennesseeSynodoftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurch.ThecollegewasgrantedacharterbythestateofTennesseein1847andoperatedasBethelCollegeuntil2009whenthetrusteesvotedtochangeitsnametoBethelUniversity. Bethel’s first president was Reverend Reuben Burrow, who served for 20 years. During hispresidency,ReverendBurrowalsoservedasafundraiser,amemberoftheBoardofVisitors,headoftheTheologyDepartment,andateacher. Bethelsuccessfullyweathered theeconomichardshipbroughtonby theCivilWarand in1865admittedwomenforthefirsttime. In1872,BethelPresidentW.W.HendrixledtheinitiativetomoveBethelfromMcLemoresvilletoitscurrentlocationinMcKenzie,wheretheNashville,Chattanooga&St.LouisRailwayintersectedtheLouisville&NashvilleRailway. Duringthe20thcentury,BethelCollegemadeanameforitselfasanoutstandingchurch-affiliatedschoolproducingmanygraduatesheadedfortheclergy,fortheclassroomaseducators,andmanyothercareerpaths. In more recent years, the University has been an innovator, pioneering online education withBethel’sSuccessAdultDegreeprogram.BethelwasalsothefirstcollegeinTennesseetoofferalaptopinitiativewhereeachfull-timestudentwouldbeprovidedwithalaptopcomputer. Sincethen,Bethelhascontinuedtoinnovate.TheRenaissancePerformingArtsExperiencewasdevelopedtoofferperformingartsstudentsascholarship,muchlikethescholarshipsawardedtostudent-athletes.Thisopportunitybroadenedthebaseofprospectivestudentsasdidtheintroductionofanumberofnon-traditionalathleticsprograms,includinginlinerollerhockey,bowling,andbassfishing. MasterdegreeprogramsincludingaMasterofArtsinEducation,aMasterofScienceinPhysicianAssistantStudies,aMasterofBusinessAdministration,andaMasterofCriminalJusticehavebeenaddedthroughtheyearsasoptionsinlearningplatformsforthemaster’sdegree.Studentscanchoosetolearnface-to-faceintheclassroom,online,orviabothplatforms. In 2009, theBethelBoard ofTrustees voted unanimously to changeBethelCollege’s name toBethelUniversity tobest reflect themomentum the schoolwasexperiencing. ThreecollegescurrentlyoperateundertheBethelUniversityumbrella:TheCollegeofArtsandSciences,TheCollegeofProfessionalStudies,andTheCollegeofHealthSciences. Bethel University continues its close relationship with The Cumberland Presbyterian ChurchwithitsCovenantAgreementthatisreviewedandrenewedeveryfiveyearsattheGeneralAssemblyoftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurch.Bethel’srelationshipwithTheMemphisTheologicalSeminaryisongoingandnewwaystohelpbuildtherelationshipareinplace,thenewestbeingTheWhosoeverWillMinistryBridgeProgram. BethelUniversityisalwayshonoredfortheworkingrelationshipasweworkforGod’swilltobedone.


I. BOARD OF TRUSTEES

A. MEMBERS

ThecurrentBoardofTrusteesforBethelUniversitywaselectedinNovember2021,forthree-yearterms.

R.ScottAllen Crossville,TN E.RayMorris Norcross,GAJeffAmrein Prospect,KY BerniceRichardson Huntsville,ALNancyBean McKenzie,TN StevePerryman Rogersville,MOPatKahlden Caldwell,TX KeithPriestley McKenzie,TNScottConger Jackson,TN KenQuinton Sturgis,KYBenCantrell Nashville,TN TommySurber McKenzie,TNWilliam(Bill)Dobbins Franklin,TN Robert(Rob)Truitt Burns,TNClintonFox Houston,TX Robert(Bob)Watkins Marion,IALisaCole Nashville,TN CraigWhite Madison,ALVickiH.Hoover Paris,TN GlendaForeman Ft.Worth,TXWilliamTerryHowell McKenzie,TN DrewGray Kevil,KYLindaIngram Sparta,TN LeonardTurner,Jr Knoxville,TNBrockMartin Huntingdon,TN ChetDickson Houston,TX

B. OFFICERS

ThefollowingarethecurrentBethelUniversityOfficersfortheBoardofDirectors: Chairman–William(Bill)Dobbins ViceChairperson–Dr.NancyBean Secretary–JeffAmrein Treasurer–Dr.DavidHuss,Treasurer

C. BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPRESENTATIVE TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY

TheBoardofTrusteesofBethelUniversitywillfillthispositionatitsApril2022meeting. RECOMMENDATION 1: That the General Assembly share Bethel University’s Mission and ask Presbyteries worldwide to support the university in its prayers, financial offerings and in recommending students.

II. ADMINISTRATION

A. TheBoardofTrusteesofBethelUniversityappointstwopositionsbythepowergrantedinitsBylaws.ThesetwopositionsareitsPresidentanditsTreasurer. Currently,thePresidentofBethelUniversityisDr.WalterButler.Hehasservedinthispositionsincebeingappointed,first,asInterimPresidentin2013,followingthesuccessfulpresidencyofDr.RobertProsser.Dr.DavidHussservesastheTreasurerfortheBethelUniversityBoardofTrustees.

B. PresidentButlerappointsaCabinetthatreportsdirectlytohimandmeetswiththeBoardofTrusteesattheirthreeyearlymeetings.ThePresident’sCabinetmembersare:


Dr.WayneScott ExecutiveVicePresident Dr.PhyllisCampbell ChiefAcademicandComplianceOfficer Dr.JoeHames VicePresidentofCollegeofHealthSciences Dr.DavidHuss Treasurer Ms.CindyMallard VicePresidentofCollegeofArtsandSciences Dr.KimberlyMartin VicePresidentofProfessionalStudiesand InterimVicePresidentofDevelopment

III. ACCREDITATION

Bethel University is accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and UniversitiesCommissiononColleges(SACSCOC)andiscurrentlyaccreditedfortenyears.BethelUniversityhasafinancialmonitoringreportdueinOctober2022,toSACSCOC.ResultsoftheMonitoringReportwillbereleasedinDecember2022.

IV. BETHEL UNIVERSITY SUNDAY

BethelUniversityhasbeenblessedwithaSundayinwhichwearerecognizedbymanychurchesinTheCumberlandPresbyteriandenomination.In2022,BethelUniversitySundaywillbeNovember6,2022.ItisachanceforBethelUniversitytoberememberedbytheCumberlandPresbyterianChurch.

V. AUDIT

AcopyoftheauditofBethelUniversityfortheyearendedJuly31,2021,hasbeensubmittedtotheStatedClerk.Theyearwasbalancedandtheauditwasunqualifiedwithnofindings.

VI. SCHOOL YEAR HIGHLIGHTS

OnbehalfoftheBethelUniversityBoardofTrusteesandtheBethelUniversitystudents,faculty,andstaff,wewanttothanktheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchandthisGeneralAssemblyforallyoudoforouruniversity.SincethebeginningofBethelCollege(originally)in1842,BethelUniversityhascreatedopportunitiesforitsstudentstobeservantsforGodandmankind.BethelUniversity’smission“tocreateopportunitiesformembersofthelearningcommunitytodevelopinaChristianenvironmenttotheirhighestintellectual,spiritual,&socialpotential.Thisincludessynchronousandasynchronousmodesofeducation”isastrongtestimonytotheworkingsofGodinouruniversity,ourchurches,ouralumniandeachofourlives. Wethankeachofyouatthis2022GeneralAssemblyandeachindividualCumberlandPresbyterianforyourlove,support,andprayersforBethelUniversity.Wecherisheachofyouandloveyourvisitstoourcampus. BethelUniversityisaboutourstudents. Approximately½ofourstudentsarefirst timecollegestudents.Today,theybecomechurchleaders,churchteachers,churchpastors,doctors,teachers,highwaypatrolmen,NFLplayers,professionalmusicians,accountants,politicians,lobbyists,andthelistgoesonandon.Today,TennesseehasthreeUnitedStatesMarshallsappointedbythePresidentoftheUnitedStates.TwoofthosethreeareBethelUniversitygraduates.WehaveseveralmayorsinTennesseethatareBethelUniversitygraduates.Wehavejudges.Wehavesurgeons.AndallofthesearedirectlyrelatedtoyoursupportofBethelUniversity. Asoftoday’swriting,steelisarrivingforournewChapel.Ouruniversityisexcitedtohaveachapelonourcampustoserveourstudentsandourarea.Itwillbecomethecenterfocusspotonourcampus. TheBridgeProgramwithBethelUniversityandtheMemphisTheologicalSeminarycontinuestotouchlives.MorestudentsarecommittingtheirlivestotrainforfulltimeservicestotheLord’sKingdom.A team of seminary and universitymembers (including both Presidents)meetmonthly to discuss ourpartnershipsandwaystogrowourconnectionsforourstudents.


Bethel University is so pleased to announce that Dr.Wayne Scott became its ExecutiveVicePresidentintheFallof2021.Dr.Scottbrings30yearsofHigherEducationexperiencetoBethel.Heiswellknownforworkinenrollmentandstudentservices. BethelUniversity’s2021nursingprogramgraduatesachieveda100%passrateontheNCLEXlicensingexam.TheNCLEXlicensingexamistheindustry’sassessmentofrecordtomeasureaptitudefornursinggraduatespreparingtoenterthejobmarket.Nursingcontinuestoberankedamongthemostin-demandcollegemajors,andBethel’snursingprogramisrisingtomeettheneed. BethelUniversity’sdivisionofEducationexceedsstateexpectationsinkeymetrics,accordingtotheannualEducatorPreparationReportCard(EPRC)bytheTennesseeStateBoardofEducation(SBE).Tennessee’sEducationPreparationProviders(EPP)arereviewedandgradedannuallyonhowwelltheirstudentsarepreparedtoteachuponprogramcompletion.Reportingareasaredividedintodomains,andwithineachdomainaremetrics.Bethelachievedithighmarksinthecandidateprofileandemploymentdomainsofthereport. Bethelscoredabovethestateaverageinallthreemetricsofthedomain:rateoffirst-yearemploymentinTennesseepublicschools(91%),second-yearretentionrate(98%)andthird-yearretentionrate(86%). BethelUniversityannouncedthisyeartheadditionofaSportsAdministrationMasterofBusinessAdministration(MBA)toitsrobustportfolioofonline,post-baccalaureateofferings.ThecreationofthefifthMBAconcentrationintheUniversity’sCollegeofProfessionalStudies(CPS)lineuparrivesamidstboominggrowthforsportsandaccompanyingjobsregionallyandnationally.Withthenewsportsindustry-centricpath,Betheldeepensitscommitmenttomeettheneedsofthelabormarketandsetstudentsupforsuccess. Finally,westillfish.Westillsing.Westillgotoclass.Westillplayball.Onebitofbignews,oursportsmanagementprogramisbecomingnationallyknown.OurstudentsgetinvitedandhaveworkedattheSuperBowl,NFLDraft,CollegeFootballNationalChampionship,NBADraft,NBAAll-StarGame,andthatisjustthestart. Thankyouagainforyoursupportandhelp.Pleasecontinuetohelpus,promoteus,andprayforus. Wehaveenclosedourlastfiscalaudit.

RespectfullySubmitted,BillDobbins,ChairmanoftheBoardofTrusteesDr.WalterButler,PresidentofBethelUniversity


THE REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THECUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHILDREN’S HOME

Introduction

Fromthetimeouragencyopeneditsdoorsin1904,wehavebeendedicatedtohelpingchildren,youthandfamilieswhohaveexperiencedtrauma.Fromtheverybeginningwehavebeencommittedtolovingandservingsomeofthemostvulnerableamongus.Today,throughsafe,stablehousing,counselingandsupportiveservices,webuildintentional,compassionaterelationshipswithourresidentssotheycanheal, grow and experience hope. Wework hard to help residents experience a sense of normalcy andcomfortinasystemoftenfraughtwithuncertainty.Tohelpourresidentsmovepasttheirtraumaandheal,ourexpertteamincludeson-sitecounselingandtherapeuticsupport.Weaimtoprovidecompassionatecareforourresidents,especiallywhentheyfeellikenooneelsewill.Ourdevotedteamstandsupyouthandfamiliesandstandalongsidethemasworktodiscoverthattransformationispossible. Asthechildwelfaresystemhasevolved,sotoohaveourprogramsandservices. Onceaplaceonly for a fewwidowsandorphans,our agencycurrentlyoffersmultipleprograms that encourageandempoweryouthandfamiliesaffectedbythefostercaresystem.Today,weofferthreeprograms:aChildren’sResidentialProgramthatservesyouthinfostercare,aSupervisedIndependentLivingProgramforyoungadults aging out of care, and a FamilyResidential Program,which helps single parents preserve theirfamily,gainindependenceandlearntothrive. OurChildren’sResidentialProgram:Accordingtothemostrecentfederaldata,therearemorethan400,000childreninfostercareintheUnitedStateswhohavearevictimsofabuse,neglect,traumaandloss.Ourroleintheirlivesistobeastabilizingforce,surroundingthemwithcompassionandopportunitiesforhealing.Themedianamountoftimeachildspendsinfostercareisoneyear.However,adolescentsoftenlanguishincare.Dataindicatesthat5%ofyouthincarehavebeeninthesystemmorethanfiveyears.Weofferprogramstoservethosenewtocareandthoseforwhomwemaybecomelikefamily.Wemodelhealthyrelationshipsforourresidentsandencouragethemtomakepositiveconnectionsbecauseweknowitimprovestheirchancesoflastingsuccess.Withoutsupport,childreninfostercareareninetimesmorelikelytocommitacrime,25timeslikelytogetpregnantasateenager,andthereisa30%chancetheywillcontinuethecycleofabuseagainsttheirownchildren. Our Supervised IndependentLiving Program:Our ambition is to provide services along a fullcontinuumofcarebecausewebelieveallyouthandfamiliesimpactedbyfostercaredeservetoknowthepowerofbelonging.Inearly2021,welaunchedaresidentialprogramdesignedtosupportyoungadultsagingoutoffostercare.Thisyearmorethan100,000youngadultsinAmericawillageoutoffostercarewithoutafamily.Manyofthemwillhavenoonetocallforhelporadvice.It’sdisturbing,butprobablynotsurprising,thatoutcomesfortheseyoungadultsareoftenpoor.Studiesshowtheyareatincreasedriskofhomelessness,youngparenthood,loweducationalattainmentandhighunemployment.Ournewprogramhopestoimprovetheoddsbyofferingstablehousing,casemanagementandothersupports. OurFamilyResidentialProgram:Ourfocusisonfamilypreservationandsuccess.Throughthatprogram,weaimtomovesingleparentfamiliesfromvulnerabletothriving.Ourprogramisdesignedtoequipfamilieswiththetools,skillsandresourcesneededtoovercomepastbarriers,stabilizeandmoveforwardwithrenewedhope.

I. OUR GOALS & OUR NAME

In August 2021, the Board of Trustee approved changing the name of our agency from theCumberlandPresbyterianChildren’sHometoCumberlandYouthandFamilyServices.Truetoourheritageandfoundingprinciples,weareamission-mindedandrelationship-focusedorganizationthatmustbeasopentotransformationandevolutionasweencourageourresidentstobe.Ourhopeisthatournewnamewillconveyourgrowthandpotential,asweseektofindthebestwaystoservethosewhoneedus.Wehopeournewnamewillmakeiteasierforthecommunitytounderstandtheimportance,breadthanddepthofwhatwedo.Itmayalsohelpusreachnewpartnersandfindexciting,freshwaystohonorthosewhohavemadeourservicespossible.Thefulltransitiontoournewnameandbrandwilltakeplacethroughout2022.Ournewnamehasgonethroughalllegalrequirements,beenapprovedbyourTrusteesandwasacceptedbytheTexasSecretaryofState.TheInternalRevenueServicewilladoptitfollowingournewnameaspartofprocessingour2021taxreturn.Ouragency’snewlogoisincludedforreferenceonthelastpage.


AtCumberlandYouthandFamilyServices,webelieveeverylifehasvalue. Werecognizethatnooneshouldbedefinedbypasttraumaorcircumstancesbeyondtheircontrol.Everychilddeservestheunconditionalloveandsupportofanurturingfamily.Everyfamilydeservesfinancialsecurity,safetyandstability.Webelievethatthroughhealthyrelationshipsandcommunity,itispossibletobreakthecyclesofabuse,neglect,traumaandpovertyforthoseweserve. Asanagencycommittedtokeepingkidssafeandfamilies together,werecognizethepowerofcommunityinourwork.Ourcapacitytoserveisamplifiedthroughpartnership,prayerandgenerosityofbothtimeandtreasure.

II. OUR VALUES

AtCumberlandYouthandFamilyServices,webelievethatbyofferingahealinghometothosewhohaveexperiencedtraumaweprovideopportunitiesforresidentstodiscovernewpossibilities. Ouragencyvaluesare:

MakingaDifferenceRelationshipBuilding

IntegrityInnovationDedication

III. OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND GOVERNANCE

CumberlandYouthandFamilyServicesisanonprofittaxexemptunderIRSCodesection501(c)(3). Theagency’stax-exemptnumberis75-0878543.WearegovernedbyBoardofTrusteesandlicensedbytheTexasDepartmentofFamilyProtectiveServices.WeareconnectedtotheCumberlandPresbyteriandenominationthroughaCovenantAgreement.Accordingtoourbylaws,amajorityofTrusteesmustbemembersoftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchortheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchofAmerica.

Board Members (as of March 2022):

Michele Bland RebeccaJackson Rev.ThomasSpence*PeteCarter* Rev.SteveLouder* Lerita Traylor*ConiCaudle*,Secretary CameronMarone Guin Tyus*DavidDean* BrianMartin*,Chair MattWhittenRev.JenniferHayes* KnightMiller,ViceChairRev.DerekJacks* JackieSanMiguelLozano

* Denotes Cumberland Presbyterian Church member

IV. FINANCIALS

AninvestmentintheCumberlandYouthandFamilyServicesisaninvestmentinourcommunitywiththepowertotransformlives.In2021,approximately80centsofeverydollarraisedwentdirectlytosupportourresident.Ouragencysustainedbydenominationalsupportfromchurchesandgroups,OUO,contributionsfromindividualsandcorporations,grants,estategifts,investments,feesreceivedfromservicerevenue,andendowments.Westrivetogoaboveandbeyondtheminimumstandardofcaretoprovideourresidentswithfulfillinglives.Thefollowingisthebreakdowninrevenuereceivedinthesekeycategories.Basedontentative2021financialsthatwillbeauditedlaterthisyear,thebreakdownoffinancialsupportisasfollows:


Source of Support 2021Contributions,Grants&SpecialEvents 51%Texas Department of Family & ProtectiveServicesorOCOKRevenue

39%

RevenueGeneratedfromProgramServices 6%DenominationalSupport 2%IncomeonLong-termInvestments 3%

Wearecommittedtogoodfinancialstewardship.Wearedeeplygratefultothoselegacydonorswhoselong-timesupporthassustainedus.

VI. OUR PROGRAMS

A. SERVING YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE

We are dedicated to helping youth in foster care heal from trauma, learn to build healthyrelationships,andrealizetheirpotential.Inadditiontosafehousing,clothingandnutritiousmeals,everyresidentreceivescasemanagement,educationalsupports,fullmedicalcare,dentalcare,behavioralhealthcare,individualcounseling,grouptherapy,lifeskillsprogramming,spiritualenrichmentandafullarrayofsupportiveservices.Weservechildrenandyouthbetweentheagesoffiveand18,withspecialfocusonadolescentsbecausestatisticallyolderchildrenaremorelikelytobeplacedinfostercareforlongerperiodsoftime. Emergency Services (provided in Currie Long Cottage): Our shelter is often the first stop foryouthwhohavebeenremovedfromtheirhomesbyChildProtectiveServicesbasedonabuseorneglectallegations.Ourfocusisoncrisisintervention,addressingbasicneedsandsafety. Adolescent Services (provided in Heard Cottage): This program focuses on the life skillsand permanency planning research indicates is so important for older youth in foster care. Academicpreparedness,first-jobreadinessandself-advocacyskillsareimportantaspectsofthisprogram. TreatmentServices(providedinColeCottage):Thisprogramoffersstructureandsupporttoteengirlswithemotionaldisorderswhohaveexperiencedseveretrauma.Inadditiontoextensivecounseling,thisprogramfocusesonsocialskillsandrelationshipbuildingwiththegoalofhelpingresidentsdevelopstronger,moreappropriatecopingskillsforthechallengestheyface.

B. SUPERVISED INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM

TheSupervisedIndependentLiving(SIL)programprovidesvaluablesupportandastructuredliving-learningenvironmentforyoungadultsages18-22whowanttocontinueinfostercareastheytransitiontoindependence.Throughhousing,casemanagementandadditionalsupportiveservices,ourgoalistocreateaself-directed, lifeskills richenvironment thatempowersyoungadults togainconfidenceandpracticeself-sufficiency.Theaim is three-fold:1) toprovidea supportiveand safe livingenvironmentduringacriticaltransitionperiod2)toofferfinancialsupportintheformofhousing,food,andotheressentialssuchashygieneproductsorcellphoneserviceand3)tohelpyoungadultslearnlifeskills,likebudgeting,whicharenotconsistentlytaughtinthefostercaresystem.SILresidentswillhaveaccesstosupportiveadultsastheylearntokeyskillslikeschedulingmedicalappointmentsandaccessingeducationaloremploymentservices.Accesstoindividualandgroupcounselingandlifeskillsclasseswillbeprovidedtoall.

C. FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM

The Family Residential Program empowers single parents tomove from vulnerability to self-sufficiency. Theprogramprovides low-cost transitionalhousing, casemanagement, familycounseling,financialcoachingthroughUnitedWayandeducationassistancethroughalocalcommunitycollege.Wehave four duplexes on campus that serve eight familiesEligibility for theFamilyResidentialProgramrequiresparticipantsbeatorbelow80%oftheHUDincomelimitsfortheirfamilysize.Potentialresidentsmusthavefullcustodyofatleastonechild,beemployedorinschoolfulltime,haveaccesstotransportation,beabletopassacriminalbackgroundcheckanddrugtestandbewillingtofullyparticipateinweeklycasemanagement,counselingandparentingclasses. Theaveragelengthofstayforsingleparentfamiliesisoneyear.


VII. OUR SUCCESSES

AtCumberlandYouth and Family Services our successes are found in lives transformed. It’smeasuredinsmallmilestonesandmonumentalachievements.Sometimesit’snotquantifiableuntilyearsafterourresidentshaveleftourcare. Herearesomestatisticsthatunderscorethescopeofourimpact:

Impact 2021DaysofCareProvided 16,990CounselingSessionsProvided 1,235TotalResidents 117

Newnameandlogo,launchedinearly2022


ENTITY BUDGETS

FOR

2022-2023


GENERAL ASSEMBLY ENTITIESI. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

A. GENERAL ASSEMBLY OFFICE RevisedProposed 2022 2023INCOME OurUnitedOutreach $192,636 $192,636 Endowments/Interest 20,000 20,000 InterestonCashFundsManagement 2,500 2,500 Salesofyearbook/digest 2,000 2,000TOTAL INCOME $222,336 $ 217,136

EXPENSE ECUMENICALRELATIONS WorldCommunionofReformedChurches $6,000 $6,000 CANAAC 2,000 2,000 EcumenicalTravel 1,000 1,000 Sub-Total $9,000 $9,000

LIAISONWITHCHURCH GeneralAssemblyMeeting $10,000 $ 10,000 PreliminaryMinutes 5,000 5,000 GAMinutes/Mailing 500 500 Yearbook/Mailing 2,500 2,500 Travel/Moderator 8,500 8,500 Travel/StatedClerk&Staff 8,500 8,500 Sub-Total $35,000 $ 35,000

OFFICE ComputerSupplies $2,000 $2,000 Equipment/Supplies 2,500 2,500 Postage 2,000 2,000 Sub-Total $6,500 $ 6,500

PERSONNEL Salaries/Housing $139,420 $139,420 FICA(AssttoStatedClerk) 4,300 4,300 Retirement 6,800 6,800 HealthInsurance 30,000 30,000 DisabilityInsurance/Worker’sCompensation 800 800 Sub-Total $181,320 $ 181,320

STATEDCLERK’SCONFERENCE/BOARDEXPENSE LegalFees/Clerk’sConference $1,963 $ 1,963 CorporateBoardExpense 2,000 2,000 Sub-Total $3,963 $ 3,963

TOTAL EXPENSE $235,783 $ 235,783 FromReserves $13,447 $18,647

B. GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

INCOME Contingency $11,865 $ 12,040 NominatingCommittee 3,987 4,912 CommissiononChaplains 13,787 13,990J udiciaryCommittee 13,004 13,196 TheologyandSocialConcernsCommittee 4,841 4,912 OurUnitedOutreachCommittee 92,044 92,044

TOTAL INCOME $139,528 $ 141,458


Revised Proposed 2022 2023EXPENSE Contingency $11,865 $ 12,040 NominatingCommittee 3,987 4,912 CommissiononChaplains 13,787 13,990 JudiciaryCommittee 13,004 13,196 TheologyandSocialConcernsCommittee 4,841 4,912 OurUnitedOutreachCommittee 92,044 92,044

TOTAL EXPENSE $139,528 $ 141,458

II. MINISTRY COUNCILINCOMEEndowments $1,800 $2,500

ILPTransfers MMTBudgetReserveFund 430,496 355,831 MMTNewChurchDevelopment 127,180 132,480 MCAdminDonations 29,566 18,163 DMTContingencyFund 27,012 35,025 DMTFaithin3D 1,030 1,030 DMTFaithOutLoud 609 609 DMTNewProgramInitiatives 1,000 0 DMTRevolvingPublicationFund 3,700 5,500 DMTYoungAdultMinistry 17,811 31,085

Contributions/Gifts DMT-General 1,100 0

OurUnitedOutreach OUOIncome 1,183,825 1,169,727 InlieuofOurUnitedOutreach 6,700 6,700

AdultMinistry 3,000 500

BirthplaceShrineChaplaincy 4,500 4,500

Children&FamilyMinistries 9,900 9,120

ClergyCrisis 26,000 10,000

CPMagazineSubscriptions 26,000 26,004

CumberlandPresbyteriansResources 170,693 152,419

CPWM 11,950 11,950

CPYC 112,750 100,149

DiscipleshipBlueprints 700 500

ENGAGE 0 5,000

Kaleo 3,500 7,373

LeaderDevelopment 5,492 5,492

MissionarySetup&Support 232,300 371,700


Revised Proposed 2022 2023

NewChurchDevelopment(NCD)Subsidies/NewExplorationIniatives 330,836 238,456

PresbyterianYouthTriennium 5,000 5,000

ProgramPlanningCalendar 11,700 10,000

Stir 1,500 250

TheSymposium 8,000 0

TOTAL INCOME $2,795,650 $2,719,153

EXPENSESMinistryCouncilAdministration Salaries(16full-time/2part-time) $778,121$744,974 ClergyHousingAllowance 218,800 198,800 HealthInsurance 194,547 183,103 Retirement 37,071 36,594 FICA 28,701 28,778 TaxShelteredAnnuity 9,594 8,840 Insurance/Disability 3,996 3,767

MinistryCouncilAdministrationGeneral AnnualCreditCardFees $5,650 $5,650 ComputerEquipment 2,000 2,000 ComputerSoftware 10,000 19,000 EmployeeEvents/Meetings 1,000 1,600 EmployeeRecognition(Christmasbonusfor18people) 3,200 3,200 GAMandatedProject 1,500 1,500 GovernmentFees(annualreports) 40 40 Legal 2,000 2,000 MC/ElectedTeamMemberRecognition 550 550 MCSupplementalReport 3,000 0 OfficeEquipment/Maintenance 1,000 500 OfficeSupplies 10,000 10,000 Property&Casualty(P&C)Insurance 19,338 26,575 Postage 1,800 1,200 ProfessionalDevelopment 18,500 1,600 Relocation 0 5,000 RentExpense 840 840 StaffResourceMaterials 1,997 1,000 Subscriptions/Memberships 2,300 1,800 Telephone/Internet 2,600 2,600 TemporaryHelp 24,384 36,384

AdultMinistry 3,000 5,000

BirthplaceShrineChaplaincy:Chaplain’sStipend 4,500 4,500

Children&FamilyMinistries 11,000 8,000

ClergyCrisisSupport:Distribution 26,000 10,000

CommunicationsMinistryTeam/AVEquipment 1,000 0



CPMagazine 61,025 58,476

CumberlandPresbyterianResources 66,117 51,960

CPWM 26,750 26,750

CPYC 112,750 100,147

Cross-CultureImmigrantLeadershipTraining 8,000 1,200

DiscipleshipBlueprints 700 500

EcumenicalPartnerships(Beth-El,CAM,NFWM,ProjectVida) 63,000 63,500

ENGAGE 0 5,000

Encounter 37,976 37,736

GeneralAssembly 26,850 24,120

GeneralConsultants 22,400 52,400

Kaleo 3,500 1,000

LeadershipReferralServices 0 2,000

LeaderDevelopment 5,492 5,492

MinistersEncouragement&Recognition 4,644 4,604

MissionaryMessenger 54,088 56,204

MissionarySetup&Support 232,300 371,700

NewChurchDevelopment(NCD)Subsidies/NewExplorationIniatives 330,836 238,546

PresbyterianYouthTriennium 5,000 5,000

Presbyteries/Councils 104,780 80,080

ProgramPlanningCalendar 11,700 4,436

Stir 5,000 1,250

StrategicVisioning 0 20,000

TheSymposium 18,000 3,000

TrainingMissionCrisisSupport 0 2,000

Travel(includeselectedmembertravel) 101,510 90,960

WebDevelopment/Maintenance 30,000 3,600

Youth&YoungAdultMinistry 37,250 34,725

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,795,650 $ 2,701,181Surplus/(Deficit) $0 $0



III. BOARD OF STEWARDSHIPINCOME Contributions Contributions/Gifts $2,500 $2,500 ILPContributions 2,000 2,000 EndowmentContributions 10,000 10,000 TotalContributions 14,500 14,500

OurUnitedOutreach 135,000 135,000

InvestmentEarnings EndowmentEarnings 100,000 100,000 ILPEarnings 6,500 6,500 EndowmentWFIncome 8,000 8,000 TotalInvestmentEarnings 114,500 114,500

RealizedGain/Loss-Endowment 15,000 10,000 UnrealizedGain/Loss-Endowment 140,000 150,000 TotalInvestmentGains/Losses 155,000 160,000

ServiceFees ManagementFees-AcctCoordinator 1,000 1,000 ManagementFees 66,000 69,000 TotalServiceFees 67,600 70,000

TOTAL INCOME $486,000 $ 494,000

EXPENSE

Salaries Salaries $185,730 $189,450 HousingAllowance 21,000 31,800 TotalSalaries 206,730 221,250 Benefits HealthInsurance 70,500 70,500 Retirement 10,337 11,063 FICA 8,142 4,900 Insurance/Disability 1,000 1,000 TotalBenefits 89,979 87,463 Events Conference/Events 600 1,500 Tax Guide for Ministers 4,400 0 TotalEvents 5,000 5,000 BoardExpense Board/AgencyTravel 16,000 19,000 Board/AgencyRecognition 350 350 TotalBoardExpense 16,350 19,350 ResourcePurchases Subscriptions 500 2,300 TotalResourcesPurchases 500 2,300 ContractedServices Legal 700 1,000 Audit 2,000 2,500 TemporaryHelp 2,000 2,500 TotalContractedServices 4,700 6,000 Insurance Insurance/Liability 6,500 7,300 6,500 7,300



ProfessionalDevelopment Subscriptions&Membership 600 2,100 TotalProfessionalDevelopment 600 2,100 Payment/Subsidies ESCStewardshipExpense 0 0 ILPWithdrawal 18,000 18,000 EndowmentDistribution 103,000 105,000 TotalPayments/Subsidies 121,000 123,000 Equipment OfficeEquipment 1,541 2,000 ComputerEquipment 3,400 3,800 ComputerMaintenance 500 600 ComputerSoftware 750 1,200 TotalEquipment 6,191 7,600 Supplies ComputerSupplies 1,000 1,000 OfficeSupplies 4,500 4,500 TotalSupplies 5,500 5,500 Postage/Shipping Postage 1,800 1,887 Shipping 900 1,100 TotalPostage/Shipping 2,700 2,987 EmployeeRecognition EmployeeRecognition 1,400 1,400 TotalEmployeeRecognition 1,400 1,400 Travel StaffTravel 5,000 5,000 TotalTravel 5,000 5,000 Miscellaneous Miscellaneous 1,250 1,250 TotalMiscellaneous 1,250 1,250 Organization OrganizationalExpense 100 100 TotalOrganization 100 100

TOTAL EXPENSE $473,400 $ 494,000

IV. HISTORICAL FOUNDATION

INCOME OurUnitedOutreach $72,239 $72,239 EndowmentEarnings 87,000 90,000 ILPEarnings 7,000 8,000 Gifts 12,000 16,000

TOTAL INCOME $178,239 $186,239

EXPENSE Salaries $87,887 $87,887 FICA/Retirement 15,512 15,512 Insurance 12,000 12,000 BoardTravel 10,000 10,000 LegalFees 500 500 ContinuingEducation 500 500 Subscriptions/Memberships 2,000 2,000 ArchivalEquipment 1,000 2,000 ComputerSupplies 500 500 OfficeSupplies 500 500



Postage 200 200 Acquisitions 7,000 7,000 BirthplaceShrine 7,000 7,000 EmployeeRecognition 400 400 StaffTravel 10,000 10,000 BirthplaceShrine 10,000 10,000 PurchasesforResale 1,000 1,000 TempHelp 7,000 10,000 PropertyInsurance/LiabilityInsurance 3,1003,100 Advertising/Promotion 500 500

TOTAL EXPENSE $ 176,599 $ 185,768

V. MEMPHIS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

REVENUE StudentTuitionFees $1,962,290 $1,999,715 Investment 350,000 350,000 Gifts 1,200,000 1,200,000 OtherRevenues 232,700 167,944TOTAL REVENUE$ $3,744,990 $ 3,717,659

EXPENSES BusinessOffice $359,376 $368,199 Dean’sOffice 127,312 141,305 Chapel 1,825 1,825 CommunityEngagementCommittee 15,000 15,000 AdvancementOffice 210,119 209,474 DoctorofMinistry 66,426 69,293 Facilities 509,687 449,142 Faculty 726,474 729,652 InformationTechnology 210,552 214,419 Library 156,053 156,381 President’sOffice 242,473 242,781 EnrollmentServices 196,273 209,806 Registrar&InstitutionalResearch 119,839 126,041 Housing 112,632 90,410 StudentServices 80,857 83,932 CPHouseofStudies 19,064 19,723 StudentGovernment 1,735 1,735 Scholarships 248,842 255,952 ProgramofAlternateStudies 134,799 138,205 Depreciation 205,652 194,384TOTAL EXPENSES $3,744,990 $ 3,717,659Increase(decrease)innetassets (0) (0)



VI. SHARED SERVICES

REVENUE OurUnitedOutreach $348,827 355,633TOTAL REVENUE$ $ 348,827 $ 355,633

EXPENSES Salaries $57,712 $59,155 HealthInsurance 21,000 21,000 Retirement 2,886 2,958 FICA 4,434 4,525 AccountingCoordinator 1,600 1,600 Audit 22,500 22,500 PayrollService 9,500 9,500 BankCharges 10,500 10,500 TechnologySystemConsultants-EMS 18,000 18,000 SoftwareMaintenanceAgreement-Blackbaud 20,000 20,000 Building&Maintenance 45,845 44,845 PestControl 900 900 Lawn&GroundMaintenance 18,500 17,400 LawnTreatment 1,500 1,200 Utilities-Building1 25,000 25,500 Utilities-Building2 19,000 19,000 JanitorialService 8,100 7,900 SecuritySystemMonitoring 1,200 1,200 TrashCollection 2,800 3,200 Telephone/Internet 11,000 14,700 Heating&ACMaintenanceAgreement 12,000 12,000 Insurance/Liability 12,000 14,200 OfficeEquipmentMaintenance 16,500 16,500 ComputerMaintenance 500 500 ComputerSoftware 2,500 2,500 OfficeSupplies 2,500 2,500 Postage 750 750 EmployeeRecognition 200 200 EmployeeEvents 1,000 1,000TOTAL EXPENSE $ 348,827 $ 355,633 Surplus/Deficit $0 $0


MEMORIALS

I. MEMORIAL FROM ARKANSAS PRESBYTERY REGARDING MARRIAGE

WHEREAS the Confession of Faith for the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the CumberlandPresbyterianChurchinAmericastatesinSection6.17: 6.17Marriageisbetweenamanandawomanforthemutualbenefitofeach,their

children,andsociety.Whilemarriageissubjecttotheappropriatecivillaw,itisprimarilyacovenantrelationshipunderGod.Assuch,itsymbolizestherelationshipofJesusChristand thechurch,and is thathumanrelationship inwhich loveand trustarebestknown.

WHEREAS theConstitutionof theCumberlandPresbyterianChurchand theCumberlandPresbyterianChurchinAmericastatesthefollowinginSections2.61and2.73: 2.61Theofficeofministerofwordandsacramentisuniqueinthelifeofthechurch

astoresponsibilityandusefulness.Godcallspersonsandsetsthemapartforthisministry.Thepersonswhofillthisofficeshouldbesoundinthefaith,exemplaryinconduct,andcompetenttoperformthedutiesoftheministry.Personswhobecomeministersofthewordandsacramentareduesuchrespectasbelongstotheiroffice,butarenotbyvirtueoftheirofficemoreholyorrighteousthanotherChristians.TheyshareinthesamevocationthatbelongstoallChristianstobewitnessestothegospelinwordanddeed.TheydifferfromotherChristiansonlywithregardtotheofficetowhichtheyarecalled,whichistheirstationinlife.

2.73Personswhofill theofficeof eldermaybemaleor female,youngorold.Elders share in the same vocation that belongs to allChristians to bewitnesses to thegospel, but the vocation of this office places an additional responsibility of leadershipupon them. They should exemplify the gospel by their good character, sound faith,wisdom, maturity of judgment, discretion, conversation, knowledge of the doctrineand government of the church, and competency to perform the duties of the office.

WHEREAStheConstitutionhaswithinit themeansbywhichthePresbyteriescandecidethedirectionofdoctrineandpolityfortheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchandtheCumberlandPresbyterianChurch in America. These means are stated clearly in Section 11.0 “Amendments” of theConstitutionoftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchandtheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchinAmerica.Section11.1through11.4areasfollows: 11.1Amendments to the Confession of Faith, Catechism, Constitution, Rules

of Discipline, Directory for Worship, and Rules of Order may be proposed to theGeneral Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church or the General Assemblyof the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America. If received favorably by eitherGeneral Assembly, all proposed amendments shall be referred to a Joint Committeeon Amendments composed of the five members of the Permanent Committee onJudiciary of eachGeneralAssembly for preparation for the two assemblies for action.

11.2 When a proposed amendment to the Confession of Faith, Catechism,Constitution,orRulesofDisciplineispresentedbytheJointCommitteeonAmendmentsto the General Assembly of each church, on recommendation of each assembly theamendmentmaybetransmittedtoitspresbyteriesbythree-fourthsvoteofthemembersthereofvotingthereon,providedthereispresentandvotingnotlessthan75%ofthefullmembershipoftheassemblybasedonthecompleterepresentationofallitspresbyteries.

11.3 An amendment to the Confession of Faith, Catechism, or Rules ofDiscipline shall have been adopted when, on its transmission by both assembliesto their presbyteries, a three-fourths majority of the presbyteries of each GeneralAssembly shall have approved it and such approval is declared by each GeneralAssembly to have been given. The vote of a presbytery shall be by simple majority.

11.4 An amendment to the Constitution shall have been adopted:a. For both churches, when a three-fourths majority of the presbyteries of each

GeneralAssemblyshallhaveapproveditandsuchapprovalisdeclaredbyeachGeneralAssemblytohavebeengiven;eachpresbyteryvotingbysimplemajority,and,

b. For either churchwhen a three-fourthsmajority of its presbyteries shall haveapproveditandsuchapprovalisdeclaredbyitsGeneralAssemblytohavebeengiven;eachpresbyteryvotingbysimplemajority.Insuchinstancestheamendmentshallbeidentified


asapplicabletotheConstitutionofthechurchadoptingit,andtheoriginalsectiontowhichtheamendmentwasappliedshallremainapartoftheConstitutionofthechurchrejectingit.

c.Presbyteries shall actuponanamendment referredby theGeneralAssemblywithin thefirst yearof the referral and report theirvoteno later than thenextmeetingof the General Assembly after the amendment was transmitted to the presbyteries.

WHEREAS the Constitution instructs all sessions and presbyteries to observe and carry out theinjunctionsandthedecisionsofthehigherjudicatories:4.5nObserveandcarryouttheinjunctionsof the higher judicatories.5.6h See that the injunctions of the higher judicatories are obeyed.

THEREFORE,ArkansasPresbyteryproposesthatthefollowingamendmenttotheConstitutionbeplacedbeforePresbyteriesoftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchandtheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchinAmericaasdirectedbySection11.1and11.2oftheConstitution.TheAmendmenttobeplacedbeforethePresbyteriesoftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchandtheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchinAmericaarethatthefollowingparagraphsbeaddedtotheConstitutionas2.92,4.2,6.35,and7.02andthenumberingoftheSections2.90,4.0,6.30,and7.0berenumberedtoincludetheirinsertion.

2.92 When a person is in a sexual relationship that is outside theboundaries of marriage as described in the Confession of Faith 6.17, then sucha situation makes that person ineligible to be ordained to the office of elder.

4.2 When a person is in a sexual relationship that is outside the boundariesof marriage as described in the Confession of Faith 6.17, then such a situationmakes that person ineligible to serve as an elder on the session of a church.

6.35NolicentiateshallbeordainedthatisinasexualrelationshipthatisoutsidetheboundariesofmarriageasdescribedintheConfessionofFaith6.17.SuchasituationmakesthatpersonineligibletobeordainedasaministerintheCumberlandPresbyterianChurch.

7.02When a person is in a sexual relationship that is outside the boundariesofmarriage as described in theConfession of Faith 6.17, then such a situationmakesthat person ineligible to serve a church in any of the relationships stated in 7.01.

IcertifythatthisisatruecopyofamemorialadoptedbyArkansasPresbytery. SignedJanieStamps,StatedClerk,ArkansasPresbytery

II. MEMORIAL FROM GRACE PRESBYTERY REGARDING THE 1996 GENERAL ASSEMBLY STATEMENT

ON HOMOSEXUALITY AS INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE CHRISTIAN LIFESTYLE

WHEREAS theGeneralAssemblyapproveda resolution in1996on“Homosexuality”asa theologicalandsocialpracticestatementtoguidethelowerjudicatories(sessions,presbyteries,synods),and

WHEREASthis1996resolutionstatedthathomosexualityisincompatiblewiththeChristianlifestyleandthattheCumberlandPresbyterianChurchshouldnotcondonetheordinationofpracticinghomosexualsasdeacons,eldersorministersofWordandSacrament(1996GAminutes,page313-linkbelow),and

WHEREASattheendofthe1996statement,theresolutionparaphrasestheCPconstitutionstatingthatonlypresbyteries(ministersCF6.30)andchurchsessions(eldersanddeaconsCF2.91)conductordinations,and

WHEREAStheConfessionofFaithstatestheresponsibilityoftheGeneralAssemblyisto“beartestimonyagainsterrorindoctrineandimmoralityinpractice,injuriouslyaffectingthechurch”(CF9.4.b),andgiveoversighttolowerjudicatories(CF9.4.g),andresolvedivisiveissues(CF9.4.k),and

WHEREAS the 1996 statement on homosexuality has been posted on the homepage of the GeneralAssemblyoffice’swebsiteformanyyears(https://www.cumberland.org/gaosee“GeneralAssemblyStatementonHomosexuality”),leavingtheimpressionthatthisisthepositionoftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurch,and

WHEREASsomeministers,church leaders,presbyteriesandsessions interpret theGeneralAssembly’sstatementonhomosexuality tobenonbindingonchurch sessionsandpresbyteries,because the1996 statement says it is “Not tobeunderstoodas a ruleorprinciple forordination,” then thestatementexplainsGeneralAssemblycannotconstitutionally“usurptheauthorityofpresbyteryorsessiontoordain,”and


WHEREASthereareministers,churchleaders,presbyteriesandsessionswhoareadvocatesandpromotersoftheordinationofLBGTQ+persons,whichdoesincludehomosexualpractices,and

WHEREASotherministers,churchleaders,presbyteriesandsessionsinterpretthe1996GeneralAssemblystatement as clear guidance (oversight CF 9.4) for lower judicatories not to ordain practicinghomosexuals,and

WHEREASinthelightofdifferentviewsexpressedaboutacceptingornotacceptingLBGTQ+ordinationsin presbyteries and church sessions, and in the light of different opinions about the meaningof the 1996 statement, and considering the possibility of ordinations that some and not otherswouldaccept,theGeneralAssemblymustassumeitsconstitutionalresponsibilityandgivelowerjudicatoriesguidanceonLBGTQ+ordinations,and

WHEREAStheGeneralAssemblycanquicklybringclaritytothisissuebysimplyacceptingordenyingthismemorial,thusaffirmingorrescindingthe1996statementabouthomosexualityasthepositionoftheCumberlandPresbyterianChurch.

THEREFORE,beitresolvedthat:Consistentwiththe1996GeneralAssemblystatementonhomosexuality,the position of theCumberland PresbyterianChurch is that homosexuality as a practice is notinkeepingwithChristian lifestyleand that theordinationofchurch leaderswhoarepracticinghomosexuals isnotcompatiblewith theCumberlandPresbyterianChurch’s theologyandmoralvalues.

IcertifythatthisisatruecopyofamemorialadoptedbyGracePresbyteryonMarch18,2022. SignedJessieDunnaway,StatedClerk,GracePresbytery

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