The Presbytery of Ohio Valley
Assembly Meeting:
February 28, 2026

Online Video Conference

Elder Rob Henson, Moderator
The Rev. Cheri Harper, Vice-Moderator
The Rev. Dr. Scott Seay, Stated Clerk

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The Presbytery of Ohio Valley
Docket for Assembly:
February 28, 2026

Online Video Conference

Elder Rob Henson, Moderator
The Rev. Cheri Harper, Vice-Moderator
The Rev. Dr. Scott Seay, Stated Clerk

10:00am ET / 9:00am CT

Declaration of Quorum

Call to Order: Rob Henson

Morning Prayer

Introductory Business

Welcome

Technology Review: Rhonda Seymour

Introduction of New Members: Scott Seay

Seating of Corresponding Members: Scott Seay

Consent Agenda:

– Minutes of November 20, 2025 Assembly
– Docket
– Treasurer's Report

Report of the Stated Clerk: Scott Seay

Report of the Presbytery Council: Susan McGhee

Nominations to the Presbytery Nominating Committee

Overview of Presbytery Standing Committees

+ Board of Trustees: Bill Henderson
+ Committee on Ministry Cindy Cushman and Alan Harder
+ Committee on Preparation for Ministry: Sue Trigger
+ Mission and Witness Resource Committee: Beth Snyder
+ Nominating Committee: Wendy VanderZee
+ Personnel Committee: Dave Crittenden
+ Stewardship Committee: Janet Huber Lowry

Report of the Committee on Ministry

Greetings from Pyoca Camp and Retreat Center : Mike Davis

Greetings from the Presbyterian Historical Society: David Staniunas, Records Archivist

Speak Out Session

New Business

Prayers of the Presbytery

Memorial Moments for the Rev. Dr. Scott Solether and the Rev. Dr. Robert White

Joys and Concerns

Adjournment with Closing Litany

Stated Clerk's Report

Rev. Dr. Scott Seay

I. Constitutional Matters

Since the last stated meeting on November 20, 2025, the Stated Clerk has carried out routine duties under authority granted by G-3.03 of the Book of Order and by the Presbytery of Ohio Valley. No constitutional irregularities requiring Presbytery action are reported.

II. Records Review

A. Dissolved Congregations

The records of two congregations recently dissolved have been reviewed, culled, and sent to the Presbyterian Historical Society:

1. South Side Presbyterian Church – Founded: August 4, 1832. Dissolved: May 22, 2025.

2. Scipio Presbyterian Church – Founded: March 31, 1912. Dissolved: August 3, 2024.

B. Review of Session Records

Please return completed Session Records Review forms for 2025 to the Presbytery of Ohio Valley office to the attention of the Stated Clerk.

III. Ministerial and Membership Changes

The following changes to the rolls of presbytery are reported:

A. Teaching Elders

1. Received: None

2. Dismissed: Susan Moorefield to Transylvania Presbytery (October 2, 2025);
Scott Hookey to Redstone Presbytery (November 22, 2025).

3. Status changes: None

4. Deaths: Rev. Dr. Scott Solether, HR (December 13, 2025);
Rev. Dr. Robert White, HR (December 13, 2025)

B. Commissioned Pastors / Ruling Elders

1. Received: None

2. Dismissed: None

3. Status changes: None

4. Deaths: None

IV. Congregational and Pastoral Matters

A. Churches with Significant Anniversaries Upcoming:

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

B. Annual Reports

Instructions for completing the required annual report have been sent by U.S. mail to the clerks of session. The deadline for these reports is March 31, 2026.

C. Per Capita

Pursuant to G-3.0204a, Sessions are urged to update the membership rolls of their congregations by the end of every calendar year. Per capita payments are based on the number of active members reported, made effective in the following calendar year. (For example: an active membership of 44 reported by December 2025 for 2026 will be used to calculate per capita for 2027).

D. Unclaimed Property

Clerks of Session are urged to check to see whether their congregations have unclaimed property registered with the Attorney General of the State of Indiana. They can do so by visiting https://www.indianaunclaimed.gov and filing a claim to receive any such property.

E. Insurance

Sessions are reminded that the Presbytery of Ohio Valley should be listed as an “additional insured” on any property insurance issued to the congregation.

V. Judicial Matters

There are no judicial cases pending before the Presbytery of Ohio Valley.

VI. Reminders

A. Remaining Assembly Dates for 2026

1. May 21 (in-person, Pyoca)

2. August 22 (in-person)

3. November 19 (in-person or Zoom, TBD)

B. Contacting the Stated Clerk

You are warmly invited to contact the Stated Clerk with questions and concerns. Please do so by using the contact information in the signature line below or by scheduling a Zoom consultation through the Stated Clerk page on the Presbytery website: https://www.presbyteryov.org/clerk.htm.

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 December 31, 2025

Revenue

Per Capita
Actual: $216,766
Annual Budget: $237,765
% of Budget: 91%

Shared Giving (Unified Mission)
Actual: $61,081
Annual Budget: $85,000
% of Budget: 72%

Contributions
Actual: $4,714
Annual Budget: $17,500
% of Budget: 27%

Unrestricted Invest Inc and Trans
Actual: $17,000
Annual Budget: $17,000
% of Budget: 100%

Restricted Invest Inc and Trans
Actual: $75,000
Annual Budget: $75,000
% of Budget: 100%

Total Revenue
Actual: $374,561
Annual Budget: $432,265
% of Budget: 87%

January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025

Expense

Staff Expense
Actual: $300,792
Annual Budget: $280,171
% of Budget: 107%

Ecclesiastical Expense
Actual: $75,416
Annual Budget: $76,532
% of Budget: 99%

Meeting Expense
Actual: $5,994
Annual Budget: $5,000
% of Budget: 120%

Administration and Office Expense
Actual: $50,504
Annual Budget: $42,000
% of Budget: 120%

Program Expense
Actual: $27,257
Annual Budget: $32,500
% of Budget: 84%

Total Expense
Actual: $459,963
Annual Budget: $436,203
% of Budget: 105%

Net Surplus/(Deficit)
Actual: $ (85,402)
Annual Budget: $ (3,938)

Fund Balances
As of December 31, 2025

Church Legacy Funds $1,238,312
Monroe City Fund $571
Charlie Pye Fund for Excellence in Ministry $89,495
Restricted Funds (Specific Use) $32,860
Undesignated Net Assets $1,758,218

Total Funds $3,119,456

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
12/31/2025: $ 4,785
Percent Paid: 100%

Bloomfield, First
Members: 50
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,750
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 2,750
Percent Paid: 100%

Bloomington, First
Members: 332
2025 Per Capita: $ 18,260
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 18,260
Percent Paid: 100%

Bloomington, United
Members: 47
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,585
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 2,585
Percent Paid: 100%

Boonville, Hemenway Memorial
Members: 70
2025 Per Capita: $ 3,850
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 3,850
Percent Paid: 100%

Brazil, First
Members: 140
2025 Per Capita: $ 7,700
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 7,700
Percent Paid: 100%

Brownstown, Brownstown
Members: 31
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,705
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 1,705
Percent Paid: 100%

Canaan, Jefferson
Members: 6
2025 Per Capita: $ 330
Received as of
12/31/2025: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Cayuga, Cayuga
Members: 20
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,100
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 1,100
Percent Paid: 100%

Central, Valley City
Members: 14
2025 Per Capita: $ 770
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 770
Percent Paid: 100%

Charlestown, Community
Members: 20
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,100
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 1,100
Percent Paid: 100%

Clinton, United
Members: 34
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,870
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 2,870
Percent Paid: 153.5%

Columbus, Fairlawn
Members: 83
2025 Per Capita: $ 4,565
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 4,565
Percent Paid: 100%

Columbus, First
Members: 434
2025 Per Capita: $ 23,870
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 23,870
Percent Paid: 100%

Corydon, Corydon
Members: 69
2025 Per Capita: $ 3,795
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 3,795
Percent Paid: 100%

Dale, Dale
Members: 35
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,925
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 1,925
Percent Paid: 100%

Elizabeth, Church of the Covenant
Members: 28
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,540
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 1,540
Percent Paid: 100%

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

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

Evansville, First Avenue
Members: 32
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,760
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Farmersburg, First
Members: 9
2025 Per Capita: $ 495
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 495
Percent Paid: 100%

Fort Branch, First
Members: 53
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,915
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Greencastle, Greencastle
Members: 103
2025 Per Capita: $ 5,665
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 5,665
Percent Paid: 100%

Hanover, Hanover
Members: 45
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,475
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 2,475
Percent Paid: 100%

Henryville, Community
Members: 31
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,705
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 1,705
Percent Paid: 100%

Henryville, Mount Lebanon
Members: 19
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,045
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 1,045
Percent Paid: 100%

Jeffersonville, First
Members: 155
2025 Per Capita: $ 8,525
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 8,525
Percent Paid: 100%

Laconia, Rehoboth
Members: 48
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,640
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 2,640
Percent Paid: 100%

Laconia, United
Members: 13
2025 Per Capita: $ 715
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 715
Percent Paid: 100%

Leavenworth, Community
Members: 40
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,200
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Lexington, Lexington
Members: 68
2025 Per Capita: $ 3,740
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 3,740
Percent Paid: 100%

Livonia, United
Members: 32
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,870
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 1,760
Percent Paid: 94.1%

Madison, Madison
Members: 120
2025 Per Capita: $ 6,600
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 6,600
Percent Paid: 100%

Madison, Smyrna-Monroe
Members: 5
2025 Per Capita: $ 275
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 275
Percent Paid: 100%

Martinsville, First
Members: 62
2025 Per Capita: $ 3,410
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 3,410
Percent Paid: 100%

Mitchell, Mitchell
Members: 43
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,365
Received as of
12/31/2025: $
Percent Paid: 0%

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

Mount Vernon, First
Members: 45
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,475
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 2,475
Percent Paid: 100%

Nabb, Nabb
Members: 11
2025 Per Capita: $ 605
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 605
Percent Paid: 100%

Nashville, Brn County Fellowship
Members: 45
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,475
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 2,475
Percent Paid: 100%

New Albany, Mount Tabor
Members: 74
2025 Per Capita: $ 4,070
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 4,070
Percent Paid: 100%

New Albany, St. John United
Members: 162
2025 Per Capita: $ 8,910
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 332
Percent Paid: 3.7%

New Washington, Trinity United
Members: 15
2025 Per Capita: $ 825
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 495
Percent Paid: 60%

North Vernon, Graham
Members: 16
2025 Per Capita: $ 880
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 880
Percent Paid: 100%

Paoli, First
Members: 42
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,310
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 1,155
Percent Paid: 50%

Patoka, Patoka
Members: 28
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,540
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 1,540
Percent Paid: 100%

Patoka, Union Bethel
Members: 10
2025 Per Capita: $ 550
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 550
Percent Paid: 100%

Petersburg, Main Street
Members: 48
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,640
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 2,640
Percent Paid: 100%

Princeton, Fairview
Members: 44
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,420
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 2,420
Percent Paid: 100%

Princeton, Princeton
Members: 67
2025 Per Capita: $ 3,685
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 3,685
Percent Paid: 100%

Roachdale, Roachdale
Members: 27
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,485
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 1,485
Percent Paid: 100%

Rockville, Memorial
Members: 10
2025 Per Capita: $ 550
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 550
Percent Paid: 100%

Salem, Salem
Members: 40
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,200
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 2,200
Percent Paid: 100%

Scipio, United
Members: 18
2025 Per Capita: $ 990
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 990
Percent Paid: 100%

Scottsburg, First
Members: 36
2025 Per Capita: $ 1,980
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 1,980
Percent Paid: 100%

Seymour, First
Members: 103
2025 Per Capita: $ 5,665
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 5,665
Percent Paid: 100%

Spencer, Spencer
Members: 63
2025 Per Capita: $ 3,465
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 3465
Percent Paid: 100%

Sullivan, First
Members: 52
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,860
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Terre Haute, Central
Members: 178
2025 Per Capita: $ 9,790
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 9,790
Percent Paid: 100%

Terre Haute, Unity
Members: 50
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,750
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 2,750
Percent Paid: 100%

Vernon, Vernon
Members: 7
2025 Per Capita: $ 385
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 385
Percent Paid: 100%

Vevay, Caledonia
Members: 4
2025 Per Capita: $ 220
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

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

Vincennes, Indiana
Members: 95
2025 Per Capita: $ 5,225
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 2,500
Percent Paid: 47.8%

Vincennes, South Side
Members: 7
2025 Per Capita: $ 385
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 385
Percent Paid: 100%

Vincennes, Upper Indiana
Members: 57
2025 Per Capita: $ 3,135
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 3,135
Percent Paid: 100%

Washington, Westminster
Members: 53
2025 Per Capita: $ 2,915
Received as of
12/31/2025: $ 2,915
Percent Paid: 100%

Total Members: 4,323

Total 2025 Per Capita: $237,875
Total 2025 Received
as of 12/31/2025: $ 210,742

Total Percent Paid: 88.6%

Shared Mission 2025

Bedford, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Bloomfield, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA: 210
Synod: 35
POV: 455
Total: 700

Bloomington, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV: 3,600
Total: 3,600

Bloomington, Korean
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Bloomington, United
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Boonville, Hemenway Memorial
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Brazil, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Brownstown, Brownstown
Pledged:
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GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Canaan, Jefferson
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Cayuga, Cayuga
Pledged:
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GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Central, Valley City
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Charlestown, Community
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Clinton, United
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA: 450
Synod: 112
POV: 938
Total: 1,500

Columbus, Fairlawn
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA: 1,418
Synod: 236
POV: 3,071
Total: 4,725

Columbus, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA: 15,845
Synod: 1,641
POV: 21,332
Total: 38,818

Corydon, Corydon
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Dale, Dale
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Elizabeth, Church of the Covenant
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Evansville, Eastminster
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Evansville, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA: 1,500
Synod: 250
POV: 3,250
Total: 5,000

Evansville, First Avenue
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Farmersburg, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Fort Branch, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Greencastle, Greencastle
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Hanover, Hanover
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA: 550
Synod: 250
POV: 1,200
Total: 2,000

Henryville, Community
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Henryville, Mount Lebanon
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Jeffersonville, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA: 1,200
Synod: 400
POV: 4,400
Total: 6,000

Laconia, Rehoboth
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA: 150
Synod: 25
POV: 325
Total: 500

Laconia, United
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Leavenworth, Community
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Lexington, Lexington
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Livonia, United
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA: 1,410
Synod: 398
POV: 1,808
Total: 3,616

Madison, Madison
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Madison, Smyrna-Monroe
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA: 90
Synod: 15
POV: 195
Total: 300

Martinsville, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Mitchell, Mitchell
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Montezuma, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA: 150
Synod: 25
POV: 325
Total: 500

Mount Vernon, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA: 600
Synod: 100
POV: 1,300
Total: 2,000

Nabb, Nabb
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA: 30
Synod: 5
POV: 65
Total: 100

Nashville, Brn County Fellowship
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA: 1,500
Synod: 250
POV: 3,250
Total: 5,000

New Albany, Mount Tabor
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

New Albany, St. John United
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA: 300
Synod: 50
POV: 650
Total: 1,000

New Washington, Trinity United
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

North Vernon, Graham
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Paoli, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Patoka, Patoka
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Patoka, Union Bethel
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Petersburg, Main Street
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA: 600
Synod: 100
POV: 1,300
Total: 2,000

Princeton, Fairview
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Princeton, Princeton
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA: 150
Synod: 25
POV: 325
Total: 500

Roachdale, Roachdale
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Rockville, Memorial
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Salem, Salem
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Scipio, United
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Scottsburg, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA: 550
Synod: 100
POV: 1,350
Total: 2,000

Seymour, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Spencer, Spencer
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Sullivan, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Terre Haute, Central
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA: 5,850
Synod: 1,650
POV: 7,500
Total: 15,000

Terre Haute, Unity
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vernon, Vernon
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA: 195
Synod: 55
POV: 250
Total: 500

Vevay, Caledonia
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Bethany
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Indiana
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vincennes, South Side
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Upper Indiana
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Washington, Westminster
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2025
GA: 2,160
Synod: 350
POV: 4,680
Total: 7,190

Total Pledged: 0

As of 12/31/2025
Total GA: 34,908
Total Synod: 6,072
Total POV: 61,569
Total Received: 102,549

Report of the Presbytery Council

The Rev. Susan McGhee, Moderator

For Presbytery's Information:

The Presbytery Council met December 9, 2025, by videoconference:

1. Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, appointed the following to serve as Session Moderators:

Unity, Terre Haute: John VanderZee
Central, Terre Haute: John VanderZee
Westminster, Washington: Jerusha Van Camp
United, Clinton: Tim Jessen
Memorial, Rockville: Tim Jessen
First, Montezuma: Tim Jessen
First, Sullivan: Susan McGhee
Dale: Mary Beth McCandless

2. Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, authorized David Crittenden, Bill Henderson, Beth Snyder, and Susan McGhee to review and act on a restitution agreement with James Exline: First, Sullivan; and the Presbytery.

3. Agreed to recommend and compensate a consultant to assist the congregation of the Dale Presbyterian Church in a discernment process.

The Presbytery Council met January 13, 2026, by videoconference:

1. Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, elected Ruling Elder Joe Kimmel to serve as a member of the Committee on Ministry.

2. Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, authorized the Executive Presbyter, Treasurer, Stated Clerk and Moderator of Special Administrative Review Committee to oversee execution of the restitution agreement with James Exline.

3. Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, approved a request from Salem Presbyterian Church for an exemption to G-2.0404, which limits the service of a ruling elder or deacon to six consecutive years, pending request of the congregation.

The Presbytery Council conducted an electronic vote February 2, 2026

1. Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, approved a request from Nabb Presbyterian Church an exemption from G-2.0404, which limits the service of a Ruling Elder or Deacon to six consecutive years, pending the request of the congregation.

The Presbytery Council met February 10, 2026, by videoconference:

1. Agreed to nominate the following persons at the February 28 Assembly to serve on the Presbytery Nominating Committee:

Class of 2027

Elder Gwen Moore (1st Montezuma)
Elder Joe Kimmel (1st Paoli)

Class of 2028

Rev. Grace Oh-Howard
Rev. Wendy VanderZee--Moderator

2. Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, appointed Susan McGhee as Moderator of Session for United, Bloomington, effective March 1, 2026.

3. Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, appointed Mary Beth McCandless as Moderator of Session for Main Street, Petersburg, effective March 28, 2026.

Report of the Presbytery Council

The Rev. Susan McGhee, Moderator

For Presbytery Action:

1. That the following persons be elected to serve on the Presbytery Nominating Committee:

Class of 2027

Elder Gwen Moore (1st Montezuma)
Elder Joe Kimmel (1st Paoli)

Class of 2028

Rev. Grace Oh-Howard
Rev. Wendy VanderZee--Moderator

Committee on Ministry Report

The Rev. Cindy Cushman and elder Alan Harder, Co-Moderators

Summary of COM Actions, November 11, 2025 through February 10, 2026

FOR INFORMATION

At the December 9, 2025 meeting, the Committee on Ministry took the following actions:

1. Approved the following pastoral agreements:

a. Community Presbyterian Church of Leavenworth and Elder Steve Inman serving as commissioned pastor.

Period 08/24/2025 to 08/23/2026
Hrs./wk Part time- approx. 10-15 hrs/wk
Salary $12,804
Housing N/A
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $1,200
Pension No

b. First Presbyterian Church of Bedford and the Rev. Timm High serving as transitional pastor.

Period 01/01/2026 to 12/31/2026
Hrs./wk Full time
Salary $59,000
Housing $ *
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $2,000
Pension Yes
* Included in salary

c. Hemenway Memorial Presbyterian Church of Boonville and Dr. Ronald Ross serving as extended pulpit supply.

Period 12/01/2025 to 11/30/2026
Hrs./wk 26 Sundays/yr
Salary $160/Sunday
Housing N/A
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L N/A
Pd.Vac N/A
Cont.Ed. N/A
Pension No

d. Hemenway Memorial Presbyterian Church of Boonville and Lewis Flanagan serving as extended pulpit supply.

Period 12/01/2025 to 11/30/2026
Hrs./wk 26 Sundays/yr
Salary $160/Sunday
Housing N/A
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L N/A
Pd.Vac N/A
Cont.Ed. N/A
Pension No

At the January 13, 2026 meeting, the Committee on Ministry took the following actions:

1. Approved the following pastoral agreements:

a. Mitchell Presbyterian Church of Mitchell and Byron Buker serving as extended pulpit supply.

Period 01/01/2026 to 12/31/2026
Hrs./wk Every week as available
Salary $200/wk
Housing N/A
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L N/A
Pd.Vac N/A
Cont.Ed. N/A
Pension No

b. Main Street Presbyterian Church of Petersburg and Elder Rob Henson serving as commissioned pastor.

Period 01/01/2026 to 12/31/2026
Hrs./wk Full time
Salary $48,503.88
Housing $ 30,000
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $2,100
Pension Yes

At the February 10, 2026 meeting, the Committee on Ministry took the following actions:

1. Confirmed the following E-vote taken since the last meeting:

a. Central Presbyterian Church of Terre Haute and the Rev. Mike McDaniel serving as stated supply.

Period 02/01/2026 to 01/31/2027
Hrs./wk Part time- approx. 18 hr/wk
Salary $21,600
Housing $ 14,400
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate- est. $3,000
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $1,500 *
Pension Yes
* Includes professional expenses

2. Approved the following pastoral agreement:

a. First Presbyterian Church of Fort Branch and the Rev. Corey Atkins serving as ecumenical supply.

Period 01/01/2026 to 12/31/2026
Hrs./wk Part time- approx. 20 hr/wk
Salary $34,000
Housing $ *
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $600
Pension No
* Included in salary

2026 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.

Mar 1 – United, Bloomington
Mar 8 – Presbyterian Women in POV
Mar 15 – Hemenway Memorial, Boonville
Mar 22 – First, Brazil
Mar 29 – Brownstown

Apr 5 – Easter (Your own congregation)
Apr 12 – United, Cayuga
Apr 19 – Valley City, Central
Apr 26 – Community, Charlestown

May 3 – Fairlawn, Columbus
May 10 – First, Columbus
May 17 – Pyoca Camp and Retreat Center
May 24 – Corydon
May 31 – Center for Congregations

June 7 – Dale
June 14 – Churches searching for Pastoral Leadership
June 21 – Commissioners to PC(USA) General Assembly, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
June 28 – PC(USA) 227th General Assembly

July 5 – Church of the Covenant, Elizabeth
July 12 – Eastminster, Evansville
July 19 – First, Evansville
July 26 – First Avenue, Evansville

Aug 2 – College and Young Adult Sunday
Aug 9 – Community, Henryville *
Aug 16 – Mount Lebanon, Henryville *
Aug 23 – Nabb *
Aug 30 – First, Farmersburg

Sept 6 – First, Fort Branch
Sept 13 – Disaster Assistance
Sept 20 – Greencastle
Sept 27 – Retired Ministers living in POV

Oct 4 – Hanover
Oct 11 – First, Jeffersonville
Oct 18 – Rehoboth, Laconia
Oct 25 – United, Laconia

Nov 1 – Community, Leavenworth
Nov 8 – Presbytery of Ohio Valley Staff
Nov 15 – Lexington
Nov 22 – Livonia
Nov 29 – Madison

Dec 6 – Hanover College
Dec 13 – POV Chaplains and others in specialized ministries
Dec 20 – 4th Sunday of Advent (Christmas anticipated)
Dec 27 – Peace on Earth

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: Information

6. Presbytery Council: Action

7. Committee on Ministry

8. Presbytery Prayer Partners