The Presbytery of Ohio Valley
Assembly Meeting:
November 20, 2025

Online Video Conference

The Rev. Wendy VanderZee, Moderator
Elder Rob Henson, Vice-Moderator
Elder Joe Kimmel, Acting Stated Clerk

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The Presbytery of Ohio Valley
Docket for Assembly:
November 20, 2025

First Presbyterian Church, Martinsville

The Rev. Wendy VanderZee, Moderator
Elder Rob Henson, Vice-Moderator
Elder Joe Kimmel, Acting Stated Clerk

10:00am ET / 9:00am CT

Declaration of Quorum

Call to Order and Opening Prayer: Wendy VanderZee

Introductory Business

Welcome

Introduction of New Members: Joe Kimmel and Susan McGhee

Seating of Corresponding Members: Joe Kimmel

Consent Agenda:

– Minutes of August 23, 2025 Assembly
– Docket
– Stated Clerk's Report
– Treasurer's Report

Report of the Presbytery Council: Susan McGhee

Report of Election of Elder Rob Henson as Vice-Moderator

2026 Budget

Report of the Committee on Ministry

Retirement of the Rev. Michael Riggins

Report of the Nominating Committee: Deborah Fortel

Annual Meeting of the Corporation: David Crittenden

Report from the Pyoca Board of Directors: Karen Goodwell

Speak Out Session

Report of the Stated Clerk Nominating Committee: David Crittenden

New Business

Proclamation of the Word: Wendy VanderZee

Prayers of the Presbytery

Memorial Moments for the Rev. Dr. Alan Pearson Finnan: Cindy Cushman and Susan McGhee

Invitation to the Offering

Sacrament of the Lord's Supper

Recognition of Joe Kimmel's Service as Stated Clerk

Recognition of Out-Going Presbytery Leadership

Installation of Presbytery Moderator and Vice-Moderator for 2026

Adjournment with Closing Litany

Stated Clerk's Report

Elder Joe Kimmel

A. Teaching Elders changes since the August Assembly:

– Ministers Received:

• None

– Ministers Dismissed:

• None

– Minister Deaths:

• Rev. Alan Finnan (Mar 14, 1951 - Oct 12, 2025)

B. Churches with Significant Anniversaries for Nov-Dec 2025:

Madison, Madison: 210 years
Founded 11/19/1815

Nabb, Nabb: 140 years
Founded 12/5/1885

Roachdale, Roachdale: 135 years
Founded 11/22/1890

Churches with Significant Anniversaries for 2026:

Boonville, Hemenway Memorial: 160 years
Founded 01/01/1866

Dale, Dale: 185 years
Founded 5/8/1841

Evansville, First: 205 years
Founded 01/01/1821

Henryville, Community: 65 years
Founded 4/1/1961

Livonia, Livonia United: 210 years
Founded 2/16/1816

Madison, Smyrna-Monroe: 85 years
Founded 1/1/1941

Martinsville, First: 185 years
Founded 7/23/1841

Patoka, Patoka: 155 years
Founded 1/4/1871

Petersburg, Main Street: 205 years
Founded 1/1/1821

Vincennes, Indiana: 220 years
Founded 1/1/1806

Washington, Westminster: 215 years
Founded 1/1/1811

C. Annual Session Minutes Review:

Please send in any completed reviews.

D. Business Entity Reminder:

Clerks of each Session complete/update their church's Business Entity Reports with the Indiana Secretary of State's website every other year. Please check to see if this is the year for your needed update or if it is past due. To look up a church's status, use the following link: https://bsd.sos.in.gov/publicbusinesssearch

E. Assembly Dates for 2026:

• Saturday, February 28, 2026 (likely by Zoom)

• Thursday, May 21, 2026 (in-person)

• Saturday, August 22, 2026 (in-person)

• Thursday, November 19, 2026 (TBD if by Zoom or in-person)

Treasurer's Report (2025)

Elder Jean Brown
Presbytery of Ohio Valley, Inc.

Condensed Statement
of Revenues and Expenses
(Actual vs Budget)

January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025

Revenue

Per Capita
Actual: $182,165
Annual Budget: $237,765
% of Budget: 77%

Shared Giving (Unified Mission)
Actual: $44,694
Annual Budget: $85,000
% of Budget: 53%

Contributions
Actual: $4,143
Annual Budget: $17,500
% of Budget: 24%

Unrestricted Invest Inc and Trans
Actual: $12,750
Annual Budget: $17,000
% of Budget: 75%

Restricted Invest Inc and Trans
Actual: $56,250
Annual Budget: $75,000
% of Budget: 75%

Total Revenue
Actual: $300,002
Annual Budget: $432,265
% of Budget: 69%

January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025

Expense

Staff Expense
Actual: $213,475
Annual Budget: $280,171
% of Budget: 76%

Ecclesiastical Expense
Actual: $54,065
Annual Budget: $76,532
% of Budget: 71%

Meeting Expense
Actual: $5,025
Annual Budget: $5,000
% of Budget: 101%

Administration and Office Expense
Actual: $36,112
Annual Budget: $42,000
% of Budget: 86%

Program Expense
Actual: $20,662
Annual Budget: $32,500
% of Budget: 64%

Total Expense
Actual: $329,340
Annual Budget: $436,203
% of Budget: 76%

Net Surplus/(Deficit)
Actual: $ (29,338)
Annual Budget: $ (3,938)

Fund Balances
As of September 30, 2025

Church Legacy Funds $940,690
Monroe City Fund $107,571
Charlie Pye Fund for Excellence in Ministry $94,460
Restricted Funds (Specific Use) $30,262
Undesignated Net Assets $2,076,248

Total Funds $3,249,232

If you would like a detailed statement or any other additional information, please contact Jean Brown at (866) 344-7853 or at jean@presbyteryov.org

2025 Per Capita
$55.00

Bedford, First
Members: 87
2025 Per Capita: $ 4,785
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 4,000
Percent Paid: 83.6%

Bloomfield, First
Members: 50
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,750
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 2,750
Percent Paid: 100%

Bloomington, First
Members: 332
2025 Per Capita: $ 18,260
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 18,260
Percent Paid: 100%

Bloomington, United
Members: 47
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,585
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 2,585
Percent Paid: 100%

Boonville, Hemenway Memorial
Members: 70
2025 Per Capita: $ 3,850
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 3,850
Percent Paid: 100%

Brazil, First
Members: 140
2025 Per Capita: $ 7,700
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 5,578
Percent Paid: 72.4%

Brownstown, Brownstown
Members: 31
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,705
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 1,705
Percent Paid: 100%

Canaan, Jefferson
Members: 6
2025 Per Capita: $ 330
Received as of
10/31/2025: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Cayuga, Cayuga
Members: 20
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,100
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 1,100
Percent Paid: 100%

Central, Valley City
Members: 14
2025 Per Capita: $ 770
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 770
Percent Paid: 100%

Charlestown, Community
Members: 20
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,100
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 1,100
Percent Paid: 100%

Clinton, United
Members: 34
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,870
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 2,870
Percent Paid: 153.5%

Columbus, Fairlawn
Members: 83
2025 Per Capita: $ 4,565
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 4,565
Percent Paid: 100%

Columbus, First
Members: 434
2025 Per Capita: $ 23,870
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 23,870
Percent Paid: 100%

Corydon, Corydon
Members: 69
2025 Per Capita: $ 3,795
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 3,795
Percent Paid: 100%

Dale, Dale
Members: 35
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,925
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 1,925
Percent Paid: 100%

Elizabeth, Church of the Covenant
Members: 28
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,540
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 1,540
Percent Paid: 100%

Evansville, Eastminster
Members: 232
2025 Per Capita: $ 12,760
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 12,760
Percent Paid: 100%

Evansville, First
Members: 282
2025 Per Capita: $ 15,510
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 12,925
Percent Paid: 83.3%

Evansville, First Avenue
Members: 32
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,760
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Farmersburg, First
Members: 9
2025 Per Capita: $ 495
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 495
Percent Paid: 100%

Fort Branch, First
Members: 53
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,915
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Greencastle, Greencastle
Members: 103
2025 Per Capita: $ 5,665
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 5,665
Percent Paid: 100%

Hanover, Hanover
Members: 45
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,475
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 2,475
Percent Paid: 100%

Henryville, Community
Members: 31
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,705
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 1,705
Percent Paid: 100%

Henryville, Mount Lebanon
Members: 19
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,045
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 1,045
Percent Paid: 100%

Jeffersonville, First
Members: 155
2025 Per Capita: $ 8,525
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 6,394
Percent Paid: 75%

Laconia, Rehoboth
Members: 48
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,640
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 2,640
Percent Paid: 100%

Laconia, United
Members: 13
2025 Per Capita: $ 715
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 715
Percent Paid: 100%

Leavenworth, Community
Members: 40
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,200
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Lexington, Lexington
Members: 68
2025 Per Capita: $ 3,740
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 3,740
Percent Paid: 100%

Livonia, United
Members: 32
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,870
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 1,760
Percent Paid: 94.1%

Madison, Madison
Members: 120
2025 Per Capita: $ 6,600
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 6,600
Percent Paid: 100%

Madison, Smyrna-Monroe
Members: 5
2025 Per Capita: $ 275
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 275
Percent Paid: 100%

Martinsville, First
Members: 62
2025 Per Capita: $ 3,410
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 3,410
Percent Paid: 100%

Mitchell, Mitchell
Members: 43
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,365
Received as of
10/31/2025: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Montezuma, First
Members: 12
2025 Per Capita: $ 660
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 660
Percent Paid: 100%

Mount Vernon, First
Members: 45
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,475
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 2,475
Percent Paid: 100%

Nabb, Nabb
Members: 11
2025 Per Capita: $ 605
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 605
Percent Paid: 100%

Nashville, Brn County Fellowship
Members: 45
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,475
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 2,475
Percent Paid: 100%

New Albany, Mount Tabor
Members: 74
2025 Per Capita: $ 4,070
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 4,070
Percent Paid: 100%

New Albany, St. John United
Members: 162
2025 Per Capita: $ 8,910
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

New Washington, Trinity United
Members: 15
2025 Per Capita: $ 825
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 495
Percent Paid: 60%

North Vernon, Graham
Members: 16
2025 Per Capita: $ 880
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 880
Percent Paid: 100%

Paoli, First
Members: 42
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,310
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 1,155
Percent Paid: 50%

Patoka, Patoka
Members: 28
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,540
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 1,540
Percent Paid: 100%

Patoka, Union Bethel
Members: 10
2025 Per Capita: $ 550
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 550
Percent Paid: 100%

Petersburg, Main Street
Members: 48
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,640
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 2,640
Percent Paid: 100%

Princeton, Fairview
Members: 44
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,420
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 2,420
Percent Paid: 100%

Princeton, Princeton
Members: 67
2025 Per Capita: $ 3,685
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 3,685
Percent Paid: 100%

Roachdale, Roachdale
Members: 27
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,485
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 1,485
Percent Paid: 100%

Rockville, Memorial
Members: 10
2025 Per Capita: $ 550
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 550
Percent Paid: 100%

Salem, Salem
Members: 40
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,200
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 2,200
Percent Paid: 100%

Scipio, United
Members: 18
2025 Per Capita: $ 990
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Scottsburg, First
Members: 36
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,980
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 1,980
Percent Paid: 100%

Seymour, First
Members: 103
2025 Per Capita: $ 5,665
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 5,665
Percent Paid: 100%

Spencer, Spencer
Members: 63
2025 Per Capita: $ 3,465
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Sullivan, First
Members: 52
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,860
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Terre Haute, Central
Members: 178
2025 Per Capita: $ 9,790
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 9,790
Percent Paid: 100%

Terre Haute, Unity
Members: 50
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,750
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 3,750
Percent Paid: 136.4%

Vernon, Vernon
Members: 7
2025 Per Capita: $ 385
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 385
Percent Paid: 100%

Vevay, Caledonia
Members: 4
2025 Per Capita: $ 220
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Vincennes, Bethany
Members: 12
2025 Per Capita: $ 660
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 660
Percent Paid: 100%

Vincennes, Indiana
Members: 95
2025 Per Capita: $ 5,225
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 2,500
Percent Paid: 47.8%

Vincennes, South Side
Members: 7
2025 Per Capita: $ 385
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 385
Percent Paid: 100%

Vincennes, Upper Indiana
Members: 57
2025 Per Capita: $ 3,135
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 3,135
Percent Paid: 100%

Washington, Westminster
Members: 53
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,915
Received as of
10/31/2025: $ 2,186
Percent Paid: 75%

Total Members: 4,323

Total 2025 Per Capita: $237,875
Total 2025 Received
as of 10/31/2025: $ 201,188

Total Percent Paid: 67.1%

Shared Mission 2025

Bedford, First
Pledged:
Received as of 10/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Bloomfield, First
Pledged:
Received as of 10/31/2025
GA: 210
Synod: 35
POV: 455
Total: 700

Bloomington, First
Pledged:
Received as of 10/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV: 3,600
Total: 3,600

Bloomington, Korean
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Bloomington, United
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Boonville, Hemenway Memorial
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Brazil, First
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Brownstown, Brownstown
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Total: 0

Canaan, Jefferson
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Total: 0

Cayuga, Cayuga
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Total: 0

Central, Valley City
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Charlestown, Community
Pledged:
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GA:
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POV:
Total: 0

Clinton, United
Pledged:
Received as of 10/31/2025
GA: 225
Synod: 37
POV: 488
Total: 750

Columbus, Fairlawn
Pledged:
Received as of 10/31/2025
GA: 1,418
Synod: 236
POV: 3,071
Total: 4,725

Columbus, First
Pledged:
Received as of 10/31/2025
GA: 13,204
Synod: 1,367
POV: 17,776
Total: 32,348

Corydon, Corydon
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Dale, Dale
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Total: 0

Elizabeth, Church of the Covenant
Pledged:
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POV:
Total: 0

Evansville, Eastminster
Pledged:
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POV:
Total: 0

Evansville, First
Pledged:
Received as of 10/31/2025
GA: 1,190
Synod: 198
POV: 2,577
Total: 3,965

Evansville, First Avenue
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Farmersburg, First
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Fort Branch, First
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Total: 0

Greencastle, Greencastle
Pledged:
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GA:
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POV:
Total: 0

Hanover, Hanover
Pledged:
Received as of 10/31/2025
GA: 550
Synod: 250
POV: 1,200
Total: 2,000

Henryville, Community
Pledged:
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GA:
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Total: 0

Henryville, Mount Lebanon
Pledged:
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POV:
Total: 0

Jeffersonville, First
Pledged:
Received as of 10/31/2025
GA: 900
Synod: 300
POV: 3,300
Total: 4,500

Laconia, Rehoboth
Pledged:
Received as of 10/31/2025
GA: 150
Synod: 25
POV: 325
Total: 500

Laconia, United
Pledged:
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GA:
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Total: 0

Leavenworth, Community
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Lexington, Lexington
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Livonia, United
Pledged:
Received as of 10/31/2025
GA: 1,410
Synod: 398
POV: 1,808
Total: 3,616

Madison, Madison
Pledged:
Received as of 10/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Madison, Smyrna-Monroe
Pledged:
Received as of 10/31/2025
GA: 90
Synod: 15
POV: 195
Total: 300

Martinsville, First
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Mitchell, Mitchell
Pledged:
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GA:
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Total: 0

Montezuma, First
Pledged:
Received as of 10/31/2025
GA: 150
Synod: 25
POV: 325
Total: 500

Mount Vernon, First
Pledged:
Received as of 10/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Nabb, Nabb
Pledged:
Received as of 10/31/2025
GA: 30
Synod: 5
POV: 65
Total: 100

Nashville, Brn County Fellowship
Pledged:
Received as of 10/31/2025
GA: 1,500
Synod: 250
POV: 3,250
Total: 5,000

New Albany, Mount Tabor
Pledged:
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Total: 0

New Albany, St. John United
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Total: 0

New Washington, Trinity United
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Total: 0

North Vernon, Graham
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Total: 0

Paoli, First
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Total: 0

Patoka, Patoka
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Total: 0

Patoka, Union Bethel
Pledged:
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GA:
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POV:
Total: 0

Petersburg, Main Street
Pledged:
Received as of 10/31/2025
GA: 600
Synod: 100
POV: 1,300
Total: 2,000

Princeton, Fairview
Pledged:
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GA:
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POV:
Total: 0

Princeton, Princeton
Pledged:
Received as of 10/31/2025
GA: 150
Synod: 25
POV: 325
Total: 500

Roachdale, Roachdale
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Total: 0

Rockville, Memorial
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Total: 0

Salem, Salem
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Total: 0

Scipio, United
Pledged:
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POV:
Total: 0

Scottsburg, First
Pledged:
Received as of 10/31/2025
GA: 550
Synod: 100
POV: 1,350
Total: 2,000

Seymour, First
Pledged:
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POV:
Total: 0

Spencer, Spencer
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Total: 0

Sullivan, First
Pledged:
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GA:
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Total: 0

Terre Haute, Central
Pledged:
Received as of 10/31/2025
GA: 4,875
Synod: 1,375
POV: 6,250
Total: 12,500

Terre Haute, Unity
Pledged:
Received as of 10/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vernon, Vernon
Pledged:
Received as of 10/31/2025
GA: 195
Synod: 55
POV: 250
Total: 500

Vevay, Caledonia
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Total: 0

Vincennes, Bethany
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Total: 0

Vincennes, Indiana
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Total: 0

Vincennes, South Side
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Total: 0

Vincennes, Upper Indiana
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Washington, Westminster
Pledged:
Received as of 10/31/2025
GA: 1,800
Synod: 300
POV: 3,900
Total: 6,000

Total Pledged: 0

As of 10/31/2025
Total GA: 29,197
Total Synod: 5,097
Total POV: 51,811
Total Received: 86,104

Report of the Presbytery Council

The Rev. Susan McGhee, Moderator

For Presbytery's Information:

The Presbytery Council conducted an electronic vote September 10, 2025:

Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, received the resignation of Ruling Elder James Exline as Vice-Moderator of the Presbytery of Ohio Valley, effective immediately.

The Presbytery Council conducted an electronic vote September 15, 2025:

Approved the use of up to $3,500 of Legacy Funds to support a Church Renewal Workshop with the Rev. Dr. Edie Lenz on October 30 at First Presbyterian Church, Bloomington.

The Presbytery Council met September 30, 2025, by videoconference:

1. Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, approved a request from the Session of First Presbyterian Church, Sullivan, that the Presbytery conduct a special administrative review of the Church, as provided in G-3.0108b, including but not limited to matters concerning the church's finances, and appointed Rev. David Crittenden, Ruling Elder Beth Snyder, and Ruling Elder William Henderson to serve on the committee.

2. Received and approved a recommendation from the Stated Clerk Nominating Committee to adopt the attached position description for a new stated clerk

3. Made a special ministry grant to the Salem Presbyterian Church to allow it to continue to offer space for a warming center and feeding program while it participates in a discernment process for the use of church facilities.

The Presbytery Council conducted an electronic vote October 6, 2025:

Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, appointed Susan McGhee as temporary moderator of session for churches served by Alan Finnan: Central Presbyterian Church, Terre Haute; Unity Presbyterian Church, Terre Haute; First Presbyterian Church, Sullivan; Westminster Presbyterian Church, Washington; United Presbyterian Church, Clinton; Memorial Presbyterian Church, Rockville; and First Presbyterian Church, Montezuma.

The Presbytery Council conducted an electronic vote October 8, 2025:

Appointed Wendy VanderZee to serve on the Smock Foundation Board of Directors in Alan Finnan's place

The Presbytery Council conducted an electronic vote October 13, 2025:

Approved a $4,000 Disaster Assistance Grant for an individual in the presbytery suffering storm damage

The Presbytery Council met November 4, 2025, by videoconference:

1. Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, elected Ruling Elder Rob Henson to serve as Vice-Moderator of the Presbytery of Ohio Valley through the end of 2025.

2. Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, elected Mary Beth McCandless to serve Alan Finnan's unexpired term on the Committee on Ministry

3. Recommended the Proposed 2026 Presbytery Budget for Assembly consideration (attached)

4. Approved Emergency Food Assistance Grants for congregations from Monroe City Funds of up to $2,500

5. Approved $500 scholarships for pastoral leaders to attend the Luminosity Conference in Orlando, Florida, March 9-11, 2026

6. Approved a Grant to Corydon Presbyterian Church of $2,937.50 (1/2 of Corydon's $5,875.00 match) for a Center for Congregations Branding and Messaging Resource Grant

7. Received a charitable donation from Mark and Karen Robinson of $1,000 in memory of their 48-year-old son, Matthew Alan Robinson, who entered the Church Triumphant on July 5, 2025, to be used by the Executive Presbyter, “in her sole discretion, for such acts of ministry and service as she deems appropriate”

Presbytery of Ohio Valley
Stated Clerk Position Description

Purpose of the Position: To fulfill the functions of the Stated Clerk of Presbytery as set forth in the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and other specific responsibilities as assigned by the Presbytery of Ohio Valley.

Book of Order Responsibilities:

--Rolls and Records--

◉ Record the transactions of the council

◉ Keep rolls of membership and attendance

◉ Maintain required registers (Certified Christina Educators, Associate Christian Educators, Commissioned Pastors)

◉ Preserve the council's records

◉ Furnish verified extracts when required by another council

◉ Recommend the safekeeping of the records

◉ Review, annually or biennially, council's proceedings and actions

○ Presbytery review of sessions

○ Synod review of Presbytery

○ GA review of Synod

--Judicial Process--

◉ Receive written allegations, requests

◉ Send requests, communication

◉ Report decisions of cases to council

◉ Provide materials pertaining to cases

--Receiving--

◉ Letters of Renunciation G-2.0509

◉ Notification of Certifications g-2.1101

◉ Written Protests G-3.0105

◉ Administrative Commission Reports G-3.0109b

--Reporting--

◉ Renunciations G-2.0509

◉ Ordinations G-2.0704

◉ Certifications G-2.1101

◉ Votes on Proposed Amendments G-6.04d

◉ Presbytery changes (Synods: dividing, uniting, combining, creating) G-3.0403

Other Specific Responsibilities per Presbytery of Ohio Valley policy:

◉ Provide guidance and assistance for Presbytery Assemblies

○ Work with the Executive Presbyter and others to plan Presbytery Assemblies, including recommending dates and securing locations.

○ Work with the Executive Presbyter to prepare the docket

○ Assist and support the Presbytery Moderator in the performance of his/her duties

○ Serve as parliamentarian

○ Provide for a recording clerk, and check minutes for accuracy

○ Report the actions of the Presbytery as appropriate

◉ Serve as recording clerk and as a member ex officio, with vote, of the Presbytery Council

◉ Serve as recording clerk and as a member ex officio, without vote, of the Board of Trustees

◉ Serve as secretary of The Presbytery of Ohio Valley, Inc.

◉ Provide guidance, as needed and requested, on matters pertaining to the Book of Order, Presbytery policies, judicial process, and parliamentary procedure

◉ Report to the General Assembly and to the Synod of Lincoln Trails as needed and required

◉ Attest Personal Discernment Profiles through the Church Leadership Connection in consultation with the Executive Presbyter

◉ Assist the work of the Committees on Ministry and Preparation for Ministry by performing criminal background checks as requested

◉ Provide guidance to clerks of session

◉ Consult with Executive Presbyter and other Presbytery staff as needed and requested

Qualifications:

◉ Vibrant commitment to Jesus Christ

◉ Strong faith within the Reformed tradition

◉ Demonstrated knowledge of the polity of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

◉ Demonstrated service to the Church at and beyond the congregational level

◉ Ordination as either a Ruling Elder or a Minister of the Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

◉ Eligible for membership in the Presbytery of Ohio Valley

◉ Bachelor's degree or its equivalent (a Master's degree, or its equivalent, is preferred)

◉ Successful completion of a criminal background check

Relationships and Accountability:

◉ Is accountable to the Presbytery through the Council, and to the Executive Presbyter as Head of Staff

◉ Works in a cooprerative and collegial relationship with the Executive Presbyter

◉ Is available to other staff of Presbytery, committees of Presbytery, and pastors and clerks of session as needed or requested

Compensation, Review, and Term:

◉ Compensation shall be set by the Presbytery upon recommendation of the Personnel Committee and Council. Should a disciplinary or remedial case go to trial, the Presbytery Council will, in consultation with the Stated Clerk, provide for a means to negotiate the staffing and compensation for individual elements of that work. In addition, Council shall negotiate staffing and compensation for matters related to the dissolution of congregations and the sale of church property from the proceeds of such property.

◉ An annual review shall be conducted by the Personnel Committee in consultation with the Executive Presbyter.

◉ Election to this position is for a term of three years, which may be renewed.

Presbytery of Ohio Valley
Proposed Budget Summary

January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

Proposed 2026 Budget

Income
Income from all sources: $ 448,388

Expenses

Staff and Office Expense
$ 338,660

Other Administrative Costs
$ 77,011

Meetings and Committees
$ 5,000

Presbytery Programs
$ 31,750

Total Income: $ 448,388
Total Expenses: $ 452,421
Surplus (Gap): $ (4,033)

Change From 2025 Budget

Income
Income from all sources: $ 16,123

Expenses

Staff and Office Expense
$ 16,489

Other Administrative Costs
$ 479

Meetings and Committees
$ -

Presbytery Programs
$ (750)

Total Income: $ 16,123
Total Expenses: $ 16,218
Surplus (Gap): $ (95)

Per Capita

Income
Income from all sources: $ 253,638

Expenses

Staff and Office Expense
$ 169,085

Other Administrative Costs
$ 77,011

Meetings and Committees
$ 4,000

Presbytery Programs
$ 4,000

Total Income: $ 253,638
Total Expenses: $ 254,096
Surplus (Gap): $ (458)

Mission

Income
Income from all sources: $ 194,750

Expenses

Staff and Office Expense
$ 169,575

Other Administrative Costs
$ -

Meetings Committees
$ 1,000

Presbytery Programs
$ 27,750

Total Income: $ 194,750
Total Expenses: $ 198,325
Surplus (Gap): $ (3,575)

2025 Budget

Income
Income from all sources: $ 432,265

Expenses

Staff and Office Expense
$ 322,171

Other Administrative Costs
$ 76,532

Meetings and Committees
$ 5,000

Presbytery Programs
$ 32,500

Total Income: $ 432,265
Total Expenses: $ 436,203
Surplus (Gap): $ (3,938)

Presbytery of Ohio Valley Proposed Budget

The Budget Detail has a complex table structure. Due to ebook requirements, it is formatted differently here than in the PDF version of the packet.

January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

Income

Per Capita Giving

Proposed 2026 Budget: 253,638
Change from '25 Budget: 15,873
Per Capita: 253,638
Mission: -
2025 Budget: 237,765
Comment on Changes:
Approved by Assembly

Shared Giving from Churches

Proposed 2026 Budget: 85,000
Change from '25 Budget: -
Per Capita: -
Mission: 85,000
2025 Budget: 85,000

Undesignated Funds Including Interest and Dividends

Proposed 2026 Budget: 17,000
Change from '25 Budget: -
Per Capita: -
Mission: 17,000
2025 Budget: 17,000

First Vincennes Mineral Rights Proceeds

Proposed 2026 Budget: 5,000
Change from '25 Budget: -
Per Capita: -
Mission: 5,000
2025 Budget: 5,000

Legacy Funds

Proposed 2026 Budget: 70,000
Change from '25 Budget: -
Per Capita: -
Mission: 70,000
2025 Budget: 70,000

Returned Reimbursements

Proposed 2026 Budget: 750
Change from '25 Budget: 250
Per Capita: -
Mission: 750
2025 Budget: 500
Comment on Changes:
Based on Activity

Individual Contributions

Proposed 2026 Budget: 15,000
Change from '25 Budget: -
Per Capita: -
Mission: 15,000
2025 Budget: 15,000

Assembly Offerings

Proposed 2026 Budget: 2,000
Change from '25 Budget: -
Per Capita: -
Mission: 2,000
2025 Budget: 2,000

Total Income

Proposed 2026 Budget: 448,388
Change from '25 Budget: 16,123
Per Capita: 253,638
Mission: 194,750
2025 Budget: 432,265

January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

Expenses:
Staff, Office, and Administrative

EP Salary and Housing

Proposed 2026 Budget: 106,801
Change from '25 Budget: 4,108
Per Capita: 53,401
Mission: 53,401
2025 Budget: 102,693
Comment on Changes:
Recom. by Personnel

EP Benefits

Proposed 2026 Budget: 27,697
Change from '25 Budget: (9,640)
Per Capita: 13,849
Mission: 13,848
2025 Budget: 37,337
Comment on Changes:
Based on health insurance savings

EP Continuing Education

Proposed 2026 Budget: 5,000
Change from '25 Budget: -
Per Capita: 2,500
Mission: 2,500
2025 Budget: 5,000

EP Professional Expense

Proposed 2026 Budget: 3,000
Change from '25 Budget: -
Per Capita: 1,500
Mission: 1,500
2025 Budget: 3,000

EP Travel

Proposed 2026 Budget: 15,000
Change from '25 Budget: -
Per Capita: 7,500
Mission: 7,500
2025 Budget: 15,000

Stated Clerk Salary and Housing

Proposed 2026 Budget: 20,234
Change from '25 Budget: 778
Per Capita: 20,234
Mission: -
2025 Budget: 19,456
Comment on Changes:
Recommended by Personnel

Stated Clerk Cont Ed

Proposed 2026 Budget: 1,200
Change from '25 Budget: -
Per Capita: 1,200
Mission: -
2025 Budget: 1,200

Stated Clerk Professional Expenses

Proposed 2026 Budget: 750
Change from '25 Budget: -
Per Capita: 750
Mission: -
2025 Budget: 750

Stated Clerk Travel

Proposed 2026 Budget: 3,000
Change from '25 Budget: -
Per Capita: 3,000
Mission: -
2025 Budget: 3,000

Contract Staff

Proposed 2026 Budget: 7,500
Change from '25 Budget: -
Per Capita: -
Mission: 7,500
2025 Budget: 7,500

Consulting and Coaching

Proposed 2026 Budget: 8,500
Change from '25 Budget: -
Per Capita: -
Mission: 8,500
2025 Budget: 8,500

Administrative Associates Salary and Benefits

Proposed 2026 Budget: 58,408
Change from '25 Budget: 2,246
Per Capita: 29,204
Mission: 29,204
2025 Budget: 56,162
Comment on Changes:
Recom. by Personnel

Treasurer Salary

Proposed 2026 Budget: 14,923
Change from '25 Budget: 574
Per Capita: 14,923
Mission: -
2025 Budget: 14,349
Comment on Changes:
Recom. by Personnel

Treasurer Travel

Proposed 2026 Budget: 1,000
Change from '25 Budget: -
Per Capita: 1,000
Mission: -
2025 Budget: 1,000

Payroll Tax Expense

Proposed 2026 Budget: 7,158
Change from '25 Budget: 276
Per Capita: 5,798
Mission: 1,360
2025 Budget: 6,882
Comment on Changes:
Based on Salaries

Office and Administrative Expense

Proposed 2026 Budget: 42,000
Change from '25 Budget: 2,000
Per Capita: 10,500
Mission: 31,500
2025 Budget: 40,000
Based on activity and current costs

Total Staff and Office Expense

Proposed 2026 Budget: 322,171
Change from '25 Budget: 342
Per Capita: 165,359
Mission: 156,813
2025 Budget: 321,829

January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

Expenses:
Ecclesiastical Expenses

GA Expense

Proposed 2026 Budget: 500
Change from '25 Budget: 500
Per Capita: 500
Mission: -
2025 Budget: -
Comment on Changes:
GA in 2026

Moderator's Expense

Proposed 2026 Budget: 750
Change from '25 Budget: -
Per Capita: 750
Mission: -
2025 Budget: 750

Insurance

Proposed 2026 Budget: 5,500
Change from '25 Budget: 500
Per Capita: 5,500
Mission: -
2025 Budget: 5,000
Comment on Changes:
Based on projected insurance cost increases

GA Per Capita

Proposed 2026 Budget: 46,819
Change from '25 Budget: (42)
Per Capita: 46,819
Mission: -
2025 Budget: 46,861
Comment on Changes:
Per GA

Synod Per Capita

Proposed 2026 Budget: 15,842
Change from '25 Budget: (629)
Per Capita: 15,842
Mission: -
2025 Budget: 16,471
Comment on Changes:
Per Synod

Permanent Judicial Commission

Proposed 2026 Budget: 500
Change from '25 Budget: -
Per Capita: 500
Mission: -
2025 Budget: 500

Commissions

Proposed 2026 Budget: 750
Change from '25 Budget: -
Per Capita: 750
Mission: -
2025 Budget: 750

Outside Accounting Services

Proposed 2026 Budget: 6,350
Change from '25 Budget: 150
Per Capita: 6,350
Mission: -
2025 Budget: 6,200
Based on activity and current costs

Total Other Administrative Costs

Proposed 2026 Budget: 77,011
Change from '25 Budget: 479
Per Capita: 77,011
Mission: -
2025 Budget: 76,532

January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

Expenses:
Presbytery Meetings and Committees

Presbytery Assembly

Proposed 2026 Budget: 2,500
Change from '25 Budget: 500
Per Capita: 2,500
Mission: -
2025 Budget: 2,000
Based on activity and current costs

Council

Proposed 2026 Budget: 500
Change from '25 Budget: (250)
Per Capita: 250
Mission: 250
2025 Budget: 750
Based on activity

Preparation for Ministry

Proposed 2026 Budget: 500
Change from '25 Budget: -
Per Capita: 500
Mission: -
2025 Budget: 500

Committee on Ministry

Proposed 2026 Budget: 750
Change from '25 Budget: -
Per Capita: 750
Mission: -
2025 Budget: 750

Mission and Witness Resource Committee

Proposed 2026 Budget: 500
Change from '25 Budget: (250)
Per Capita: -
Mission: 500
2025 Budget: 750
Based on activity

Stewardship

Proposed 2026 Budget: 250
Change from '25 Budget: -
Per Capita: -
Mission: 250
2025 Budget: 250

Nominating Committee

Proposed 2026 Budget: -
Change from '25 Budget: -
Per Capita: -
Mission: -
2025 Budget: -

Trustees

Proposed 2026 Budget: -
Change from '25 Budget: -
Per Capita: -
Mission: -
2025 Budget: -

Total Meetings and Committees

Proposed 2026 Budget: 5,000
Change from '25 Budget: -
Per Capita: 4,000
Mission: 1,000
2025 Budget: 5,000

January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

Expenses:
Presbytery Programs

Council Program Expenses

Proposed 2026 Budget: 750
Change from '25 Budget: (750)
Per Capita: -
Mission: 750
2025 Budget: 1,500
Based on activity

CPM Program Expenses

Proposed 2026 Budget: 1,500
Change from '25 Budget: -
Per Capita: 1,500
Mission: -
2025 Budget: 1,500

COM Program Expenses

Proposed 2026 Budget: 2,500
Change from '25 Budget: -
Per Capita: 2,500
Mission: -
2025 Budget: 2,500

Resource Center Purchases

Proposed 2026 Budget: 250
Change from '25 Budget: -
Per Capita: -
Mission: 250
2025 Budget: 250

Mission and Witness Resource Committee

Proposed 2026 Budget: 500
Change from '25 Budget: -
Per Capita: -
Mission: 500
2025 Budget: 500

Stewardship

Proposed 2026 Budget: 250
Change from '25 Budget: -
Per Capita: -
Mission: 250
2025 Budget: 250

Clergy Career Development and C/E Scholarships

Proposed 2026 Budget: 2,000
Change from '25 Budget: -
Per Capita: -
Mission: 2,000
2025 Budget: 2,000

Camp Pyoca

Proposed 2026 Budget: 24,000
Change from '25 Budget: -
Per Capita: -
Mission: 24,000
2025 Budget: 24,000

Total Presbytery Program

Proposed 2026 Budget: 31,750
Change from '25 Budget: (750)
Per Capita: 4,000
Mission: 24,000
2025 Budget: 32,500

Presbytery of Ohio Valley
Per Capita Calculations

January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

Per Capita Amounts

Presbytery – Base 2025 Amount, increased by unpaid per capita
2026 Per Capita: $ 41.39
Change: $ -
2025 Per Capita: $ 41.39

Partial increase due to lost membership and unpaid per capita
2026 Per Capita: $ 4.54
Change: $ 5.58
2025 Per Capita: $ (1.04)

Synod
2026 Per Capita: $ 3.81
Change: $ -
2025 Per Capita: $ 3.81

General Assembly
2026 Per Capita: $ 11.26
Change: $ .42
2025 Per Capita: $ 10.84

Total Per Capita:
2026 Per Capita: $ 61.00
Change: $ 6.00
2025 Per Capita: $ 55.00

POV Members
2026 Per Capita: $ 4,158
Change: $ (165)
2025 Per Capita: $ 4,323

Income from Per Capita:
2026 Per Capita: $ 253,638
Change: $ 15,873
2025 Per Capita: $ 237,765

Per Capita Expense:
2026 Per Capita: $ 254,096
Change: $ 5,580
2025 Per Capita: $ 248,516

Surplus (GAP):
2026 Per Capita: $ (458)
Change: $ 10,293
2025 Per Capita: $ (10,751)

Note: In 2024, 11 churches failed to pay all or part of their Per Capita.

Unpaid Per Capita raises the Per Capita expense for all the other churches in the Presbytery.

For 2026, the effect of unpaid Per Capita has been projected as part of the budget process.

Committee on Ministry Report

The Rev. Alan Finnan and The Rev. Cindy Cushman, Co-Moderators

Summary of COM Actions, August 13, 2025 through November 4, 2025

FOR INFORMATION

At the September 30, 2025 meeting, the Committee on Ministry took the following actions:

1. Approved the following pastoral agreements:

a. First Presbyterian Church of Greene County of Bloomfield and the Rev. Hana Elliott serving as stated supply.

Period 09/03/2025 to 09/02/2026
Hrs./wk Part time- approx. 30 hrs/wk
Salary $17,588
Housing $ 25,000
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 5 Weeks incl. 5 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $2,000
Pension Yes

b. Salem Presbyterian Church of Salem and Elder Richard Clark serving as commissioned pastor.

Period 09/01/2025 to 08/31/2026
Hrs./wk Part time- approx. 10 hrs/wk
Salary $6,039.50
Housing $ 6,039.50
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $300
Pension No

At the November 4, 2025 meeting, the Committee on Ministry took the following actions:

1. Approved the following pastoral agreements:

a. Rehoboth Presbyterian Church of Laconia and the Rev. Bob Brill serving as stated supply.

Period 10/19/2025 to 10/19/2026
Hrs./wk Part time- approx. 10 hrs/wk
Salary $12,000
Housing N/A
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. N/A
Pension No

b. Patoka Presbyterian Church of Patoka and Rev. William Morris serving as ecumenical supply.

Period 01/01/2026 to 12/31/2026
Hrs./wk Part time- approx. 10 hrs/wk
Salary N/A
Housing $ 13,076
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate- est. $5,500
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $1,200
Pension No

By e-vote on November 10, 2025, the Committee on Ministry took the following action:

1. Approved the Rev. Mike Riggins' request to be designated by the Presbytery as Retired as of November 20, 2025

FOR ACTION

1. That the Presbytery of Ohio Valley grant the status of Retired to the Rev. Mike Riggins, effective November 20, 2025

Nominating Committee Report

The Rev. Deborah Fortel, Moderator

Part One:
Service to the Presbytery of Ohio Valley

*denotes second term

Presbytery Moderator:

Elder Rob Henson (First, Evansville)

Presbytery Vice Moderator:

Rev. Cheri Harper

Presbytery Council At-Large Members:

Class of 2028:
Rev. Deborah Fortel

Board of Trustees:

President:
Elder William Henderson (First, Mt. Vernon)

Class of 2028:
Rev. Roger Veliquette

Committee on Ministry

Co-Moderators:
Elder Alan Harder
Rev. Cindy Cushman

Class of 2028:
Rev. Heather Thiessen *
Rev. Richard Safford
Elder Alan Harder (Central, Terre Haute)

Committee on Preparation for Ministry

Moderator:
Rev. Sue Trigger

Class of 2027:
Rev. Sue Trigger

Class of 2028:
Elder Harold Medsker (First, Sullivan)
Rev. Tyler Brinks

Mission and Witness Resource Committee

Moderator:
Elder Beth Snyder (First, Jeffersonville)

Class of 2028:
Rev. Dawn Black *
Rev. James Blankenbeker *

Stewardship Committee

Moderator:
Elder Janet Huber Lowry (Hanover)

Class of 2028:
Rev. Jerusha Van Camp *

Permanent Judicial Commission

Class of 2026:
All 2026 members are a realignment of class
Rev. Catherine Knott
Elder Kay Williams (Hanover)
Rev. Don Summerfield

Class of 2028:
Elder Janet Lowe (First, Martinsville)

Class of 2030:
Rev. Elizabeth Kirkpatrick

Part Two: Service to the Larger Church

Commissioners to the 227th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Minister Principal: Rev. Cindy Cushman
Elder Principal: Elder Janet Huber Lowry (Hanover)
YAAD Principal: Lynne Thissen (First, Evansville)
Minister Alternate: Rev. Richard Safford
Elder Alternate: Elder David Holt (First, Green County)

Commissioner to the Synod of Lincoln Trails Class of 2027

Minister Principal: Rev. Jerusha Van Camp

Commissioner to the Synod of Lincoln Trails Class of 2028

Elder Principal: Elder David Holt (First, Green County)

Nominees to the Pyoca Board of Directors (for its election):

Class of 2027:
Elder Becky Herald (First, Jeffersonville)
Elder Jim Railing (First, Scottsburg)

Report of the Stated Clerk Nominating Committee

The Rev. David Crittenden, Moderator

The committee to conduct the search for the next Stated Clerk was elected by the August 23rd Assembly.

Its members are:

Rev. David Crittenden (Former Stated Clerk and President of the Board of Trustees)
Rev. Wendy VanderZee (Moderator of the Presbytery)
Rev. Deborah Fortel (Moderator of the Presbytery Nominating Committee)
Ruling Elder William Henderson (Representative from the Committee on Ministry)
Ruling Elder Karen Walker (At-large Member of the Presbytery Council)
Rev. Susan McGhee, Advisory Member (without vote)

The committee is pleased to present the Rev. Dr. Scott D. Seay as its nominee for Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of Ohio Valley, effective January 1, 2026.

Scott has been pastor of the Brown County Presbyterian Fellowship in Nashville, Indiana, for the past eighteen years. In that role he has preached weekly, moderated Session, offered pastoral care, and taught two Bible studies each week. Further, he has served on the faculty of Christian Theological Seminary for twenty-one years and currently occupies the William G. Irwin Chair in Church History. In this role, he regularly offers courses in Reformed history, theology, polity, and worship and sacraments. He is co-director of the Doctor of Ministry degree program at CTS and also leads a team of five professionals as Director of Library and Information Services.

After more than twenty years of ministry with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), in 2023 he met all requirements to become a Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). He earned a BA at Wabash Colleges, an MA in New Testament and early Christian literature from the University of Chicago Divinity School, an MDiv from Christian Theological Seminary, and an MA and PhD in history from Vanderbilt University. Most recently, he completed an MS in Library and Information Science at Indiana University, specializing in archives and special collections management. He lives in Greenwood, where he shares his home with his Shetland Sheepdog, Mr. Holmes, and his Chihuahua, Miss Roni.

The committee makes the following recommendations to the November 20th Assembly:

1. That the Presbytery of Ohio Valley elect the Rev. Dr. Scott D. Seay to the position of Stated Clerk, effective January 1, 2026, for a term of three years, to fulfill the duties as outlined in the position description as approved by the Presbytery Council, with financial terms set per the 2026 Presbytery budget.

2. That the Presbytery of Ohio Valley designate the Rev. Dr. Scott D. Seay as Stated Clerk Elect, effective December 1, 2025, and that compensation for his work as Stated Clerk Elect will be contracted at an hourly rate in consultation with the Personnel Committee.

2025 PRESBYTERY PRAYER PARTNERS

The Presbytery of Ohio Valley encourages all our congregations to pray for each other over a two-year span. Sharing prayers with each other works! Here's how you can help:

By the tenth of the month preceding the month for your church, please send a paragraph or two telling a little about your church or organization — size and activities, location and neighborhood, special programs, history, and anything else that would help others in the presbytery get a better sense of who and where you are.

Also send us any joys you'd like to share or prayer requests for your church activities or programs. If your church is in a parish, we'd also appreciate information on the benefits you feel parish membership has brought to the parish churches.

Email your information to office@presbyteryov.org Call 866-344-7853 for more information.

Nov 23 – Presbytery of Ohio Valley Staff
Nov 30 – Hanover College

Dec 7 – Agencies of the PC(USA)
Dec 14 – POV Chaplains and others in specialized ministries Dec 21 – All serving in the military
Dec 28 – Peace on Earth

The 2026 Prayer Partners calendar will be published and posted on December 15th.

Table of Contents

1. Title Page

2. Docket

3. Stated Clerk's Report

4. Treasure's Report (2025)

1. 2025 Per Capita

2. Shared Mission 2025

5. Presbytery Council

1. Position Description: Stated Clerk

2. Presbytery Budget 2026

1. Income Detail

2. Expense Detail: Staff, Office, and Admin

3. Expense Detail: Ecclesiastical

4. Expense Detail: Meetings and Committees

5. Expense Detail: Presbytery Programs

6. Per Capita Calculations

6. Committee on Ministry

7. Nominating Committee

8. Report of the Stated Clerk Nominating Committee

9. Presbytery Prayer Partners