The Presbytery of Ohio Valley
Assembly Meeting:
May 21, 2026

Pyoca Camp and Retreat Center
Brownstown, Indiana

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:
May 21, 2026

Pyoca Camp and Retreat Center
Brownstown, Indiana

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 and Opening Prayer: The Rev. Cheri Harper

Opening Worship and Proclamation of the Word: Sung Soo Hong, Candidate for Ministry

Introductory Business

Welcome

Introduction of New Members

Seating of Corresponding Members

Consent Agenda:

– Minutes of February 28, 2026 Assembly
– Docket
– Stated Clerk's
– Treasurer's Report

Greetings from Pyoca Camp and Retreat Center: Mr. Paul Fogg and Elder Kare Goodwell

Report of the Committee on Ministry: The Rev. Cindy Cushman and Elder Alan Harder

Examination of Sung Soo Hong for the Ordered Ministry of the Word and Sacrament

Report of the Nominating Committee: The Rev. Wendy VanderZee

Report of the Presbytery Council: The Rev. Susan McGhee

Speak Out Session

Report of the Executive Presbyter: The Rev. Susan McGhee

New Business

Commissioning of Minister and Ruling Elder Commissioners to the 227th General Assembly

Prayers of the Presbytery

Necrology

Offering

If the way be clear, the Ordination of Sung Soo Hong to the Ordered Ministry of the Word and Sacrament

Sacrament of the Lord's Supper

Adjournment with Closing Litany

Presbytery of Ohio Valley
Driving Directions

PYOCA Camp and Retreat Center
886 East County Road 100 S
Brownstown, IN 47220

(866) 251-2267 or (812) 358-3413

For a map image of the location, use a web browser to navigate to the POV Churches page and click on the map image, then choose Pyoca from the list.

As a courtesy, the Presbytery attempts to provide driving directions and parking information (when known) to all the members attending the Assembly.

Due to the size of the presbytery, we are unable to include all possible routes to the meeting. The directions we provide begin with major routes into the city/town where the assembly will be held, and include more detailed directions regarding the streets closer to the meeting site. Please use an online source or printed map to find the way from your starting point to the place where these directions begin. The POV website has all church locations marked on Google Maps to assist you.

There may be construction or detours that would affect normal routes of travel. To be prepared for this possibility, it is wise to have a map, Google map printout, or GPS navigation available, just in case. You can also check the Indiana Department of Transportation website for Road Restrictions and Closures: https://www.in.gov/indot/travel-conditions/restrictionsclosings/

Pyoca is located in Brownstown, Indiana, approximately 15 miles west of Seymour, Indiana.

Construction Note: Between Highway 50 (Seymour) and the Ohio River, I-65 will have periodic lane restrictions/closures in both directions.

For those traveling on I-65:

• Take US 50 exit west at Seymour.
• Travel west approximately 15 miles on US 50 to Brownstown and turn left (south) on 250.
• Go one mile, and then turn left at the Pyoca sign, immediately past the Jackson County Fairgrounds.
• Continue to follow the drive until you come to the main lodge.

For those traveling east on U.S. 50:

• Upon entering Brownstown, go straight at the red light (where U.S. 50 turns left) You will now be on 250.
• Continue for one mile, and then turn left at the Pyoca sign, immediately past the Jackson County Fairgrounds.
• Continue to follow the drive until you come to the main lodge.

Stated Clerk's Report

Rev. Dr. Scott Seay

I. Constitutional Matters

Since the last stated meeting on February 28, 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 three dissolved congregations have been reviewed, culled, and sent to the Presbyterian Historical Society:

1. First Presbyterian Church, Vinecennes, Indiana – Founded: 1802. Dissolved: July 1, 2014.

2. Bethany Presbyterian Church, Spencer, Indiana – Founded: March 20, 1820. Dissolved: December 15, 2021.

3. United Presbyterian Church, Scotland, Indiana – Founded: ca. 1854. Dissolved: ca. 1970.

B. Review of Session Records

If you have not already done so, 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: Timothy High, from the Presbytery of Utah, as of 12/9/2025

2. Dismissed: Molly DeWitt, to the Presbytery of Whitewater Valley, as of 11/2/2024)

3. Status changes: None

4. Deaths: None Reported

B. Commissioned Pastors / Ruling Elders

1. Received: None Reported

2. Dismissed: None Reported

3. Status changes: None Reported

4. Deaths: None Reported

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

V. Judicial Matters

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

VI. Reminders

A. Remaining Assembly Dates for 2026

1. 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 below or by scheduling a Zoom consultation through the Stated Clerk page on the Presbytery website: https://www.presbyteryov.org/clerk.htm.

Re. Dr. Scott Seay, Stated Clerk
Presbytery of Ohio Valley: (866) 344-7853, ext. 2
Cell: (317) 701-0207
scott@presbyteryov.org

Treasurer's Report (2026)

Jean Brown
Presbytery of Ohio Valley, Inc.

Condensed Statement
of Revenues and Expenses
(Actual vs Budget)

January 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026

Revenue

Per Capita
Actual: $104,701
Annual Budget: $253,638
% of Budget: 41%

Shared Giving (Unified Mission)
Actual: $13,621
Annual Budget: $85,000
% of Budget: 16%

Contributions
Actual: $1,686
Annual Budget: $17,750
% of Budget: 9%

Unrestricted Invest Inc and Trans
Actual: $4,250
Annual Budget: $17,000
% of Budget: 25%

Restricted Invest Inc and Trans
Actual: $18,750
Annual Budget: $75,000
% of Budget: 25%

Total Revenue
Actual: $143,008
Annual Budget: $448,388
% of Budget: 32%

January 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026

Expense

Staff Expense
Actual: $74,958
Annual Budget: $296,660
% of Budget: 25%

Ecclesiastical Expense
Actual: $12,854
Annual Budget: $77,011
% of Budget: 17%

Meeting Expense
Actual: $-
Annual Budget: $5,000
% of Budget: 0%

Administration and Office Expense
Actual: $9,855
Annual Budget: $42,000
% of Budget: 23%

Program Expense
Actual: $6,076
Annual Budget: $31,750
% of Budget: 19%

Total Expense
Actual: $103,743
Annual Budget: $452,421
% of Budget: 23%

Net Surplus/(Deficit)
Actual: $ 39,265
Annual Budget: $ (4,033)

Fund Balances
As of March 31, 2026

Church Legacy Funds $1,212,479
Monroe City Fund $571
Charlie Pye Fund for Excellence in Ministry $88,513
Supporting Hoosier Churches Grant $300,000
Restricted Funds (Specific Use) $32,860
Undesignated Net Assets $1,685,389

Total Funds $3,319,812

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

2026 Per Capita
$61.00

Bedford, First
Members: 83
2026 Per Capita: $ 5,063
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 1,300
Percent Paid: 25.7%

Bloomfield, First
Members: 48
2026 Per Capita: $ 2,928
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 2,928
Percent Paid: 100%

Bloomington, First
Members: 326
2026 Per Capita: $ 19,886
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 4,972
Percent Paid: 25%

Bloomington, United
Members: 46
2026 Per Capita: $ 2,806
Received as of
4/30/2026: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Boonville, Hemenway Memorial
Members: 70
2026 Per Capita: $ 4,270
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 4,270
Percent Paid: 100%

Brazil, First
Members: 140
2026 Per Capita: $ 8,540
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 1,925
Percent Paid: 22.5%

Brownstown, Brownstown
Members: 39
2026 Per Capita: $ 2,379
Received as of
4/30/2026: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Canaan, Jefferson
Members: 6
2026 Per Capita: $ 366
Received as of
4/30/2026: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Cayuga, Cayuga
Members: 19
2026 Per Capita: $ 1,159
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 1,159
Percent Paid: 100%

Central, Valley City
Members: 14
2026 Per Capita: $ 854
Received as of
4/30/2026: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Charlestown, Community
Members: 18
2026 Per Capita: $ 1,098
Received as of
4/30/2026: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Clinton, United
Members: 16
2026 Per Capita: $ 976
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 976
Percent Paid: 100%

Columbus, Fairlawn
Members: 77
2026 Per Capita: $ 4,697
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 4,697
Percent Paid: 100%

Columbus, First
Members: 433
2026 Per Capita: $ 26,413
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 26,413
Percent Paid: 100%

Corydon, Corydon
Members: 68
2026 Per Capita: $ 4,148
Received as of
4/30/2026: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Dale, Dale
Members: 35
2026 Per Capita: $ 2,135
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 2,135
Percent Paid: 100%

Elizabeth, Church of the Covenant
Members: 28
2026 Per Capita: $ 1,708
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 1,708
Percent Paid: 100%

Evansville, Eastminster
Members: 232
2026 Per Capita: $ 14,152
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 3,538
Percent Paid: 25%

Evansville, First
Members: 274
2026 Per Capita: $ 16,714
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 5,571
Percent Paid: 33.3%

Evansville, First Avenue
Members: 32
2026 Per Capita: $ 1,952
Received as of
4/30/2026: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Farmersburg, First
Members: 9
2026 Per Capita: $ 549
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 549
Percent Paid: 100%

Fort Branch, First
Members: 53
2026 Per Capita: $ 3,233
Received as of
4/30/2026: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Greencastle, Greencastle
Members: 105
2026 Per Capita: $ 6,405
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 3,203
Percent Paid: 50%

Hanover, Hanover
Members: 43
2026 Per Capita: $ 2,623
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 2,623
Percent Paid: 100%

Henryville, Community
Members: 24
2026 Per Capita: $ 1,464
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 1,464
Percent Paid: 100%

Henryville, Mount Lebanon
Members: 19
2026 Per Capita: $ 1,159
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 1,159
Percent Paid: 100%

Jeffersonville, First
Members: 150
2026 Per Capita: $ 9,150
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 2,288
Percent Paid: 25%

Laconia, Rehoboth
Members: 47
2026 Per Capita: $ 2,867
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 2,867
Percent Paid: 100%

Laconia, United
Members: 13
2026 Per Capita: $ 793
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 793
Percent Paid: 100%

Leavenworth, Community
Members: 40
2026 Per Capita: $ 2,440
Received as of
4/30/2026: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Lexington, Lexington
Members: 68
2026 Per Capita: $ 4,148
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 4,148
Percent Paid: 100%

Livonia, United
Members: 30
2026 Per Capita: $ 1,830
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 1,830
Percent Paid: 100%

Madison, Madison
Members: 135
2026 Per Capita: $ 8,235
Received as of
4/30/2026: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Madison, Smyrna-Monroe
Members: 5
2026 Per Capita: $ 305
Received as of
4/30/2026: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Martinsville, First
Members: 63
2026 Per Capita: $ 3,843
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 3,843
Percent Paid: 100%

Mitchell, Mitchell
Members: 43
2026 Per Capita: $ 2,623
Received as of
4/30/2026: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Montezuma, First
Members: 12
2026 Per Capita: $ 732
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 732
Percent Paid: 100%

Mount Vernon, First
Members: 48
2026 Per Capita: $ 2,928
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 2,928
Percent Paid: 100%

Nabb, Nabb
Members: 11
2026 Per Capita: $ 671
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 671
Percent Paid: 100%

Nashville, Brn County Fellowship
Members: 38
2026 Per Capita: $ 2,318
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 2,318
Percent Paid: 100%

New Albany, Mount Tabor
Members: 73
2026 Per Capita: $ 4,453
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 4,453
Percent Paid: 100%

New Albany, St. John United
Members: 93
2026 Per Capita: $ 5,673
Received as of
4/30/2026: $
Percent Paid: 0%

New Washington, Trinity United
Members: 15
2026 Per Capita: $ 915
Received as of
4/30/2026: $
Percent Paid: 0%

North Vernon, Graham
Members: 19
2026 Per Capita: $ 1,159
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 1,159
Percent Paid: 100%

Paoli, First
Members: 46
2026 Per Capita: $ 2,806
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 1,155
Percent Paid: 41.2%

Patoka, Patoka
Members: 28
2026 Per Capita: $ 1,708
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 1,708
Percent Paid: 100%

Patoka, Union Bethel
Members: 10
2026 Per Capita: $ 610
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 610
Percent Paid: 100%

Petersburg, Main Street
Members: 47
2026 Per Capita: $ 2,867
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 2,640
Percent Paid: 92.1%

Princeton, Fairview
Members: 45
2026 Per Capita: $ 2,745
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 2,745
Percent Paid: 100%

Princeton, Princeton
Members: 63
2026 Per Capita: $ 3,843
Received as of
4/30/2026: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Roachdale, Roachdale
Members: 27
2026 Per Capita: $ 1,647
Received as of
4/30/2026: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Rockville, Memorial
Members: 9
2026 Per Capita: $ 549
Received as of
4/30/2026: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Salem, Salem
Members: 37
2026 Per Capita: $ 2,257
Received as of
4/30/2026: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Scipio, United
Members: 18
2026 Per Capita: $ 1,098
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 1,098
Percent Paid: 100%

Scottsburg, First
Members: 33
2026 Per Capita: $ 2,013
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 2,196
Percent Paid: 109.1%

Seymour, First
Members: 103
2026 Per Capita: $ 6,283
Received as of
4/30/2026: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Spencer, Spencer
Members: 70
2026 Per Capita: $ 4,270
Received as of
4/30/2026: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Sullivan, First
Members: 41
2026 Per Capita: $ 2,501
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Terre Haute, Central
Members: 170
2026 Per Capita: $ 10,370
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 10,370
Percent Paid: 100%

Terre Haute, Unity
Members: 52
2026 Per Capita: $ 3,172
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 1,000
Percent Paid: 31.5%

Vernon, Vernon
Members: 7
2026 Per Capita: $ 427
Received as of
4/30/2026: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Vevay, Caledonia
Members: 4
2026 Per Capita: $ 244
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Vincennes, Indiana
Members: 95
2026 Per Capita: $ 5,795
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 3,000
Percent Paid: 51.8%

Vincennes, Upper Indiana
Members: 57
2026 Per Capita: $ 3,477
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 3,477
Percent Paid: 100%

Washington, Westminster
Members: 53
2026 Per Capita: $ 3,233
Received as of
4/30/2026: $ 1,408
Percent Paid: 43.6%

Total Members: 4,175

Total 2026 Per Capita: $254,675
Total 2026 Received
as of 4/30/2026: $ 130,026

Total Percent Paid: 51.1%

Shared Mission 2026

Bedford, First
Pledged:
Received as of 3/31/2026
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Bloomfield, First
Pledged:
Received as of 3/31/2026
GA: 210
Synod: 35
POV: 455
Total: 700

Bloomington, First
Pledged:
Received as of 3/31/2026
GA:
Synod:
POV: 900
Total: 900

Bloomington, Korean
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Total: 0

Bloomington, United
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Total: 0

Boonville, Hemenway Memorial
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Total: 0

Brazil, First
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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
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Total: 0

Charlestown, Community
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Clinton, United
Pledged:
Received as of 3/31/2026
GA: 250
Synod: 56
POV: 469
Total: 775

Columbus, Fairlawn
Pledged:
Received as of 3/31/2026
GA: 960
Synod: 160
POV: 2,080
Total: 3,200

Columbus, First
Pledged:
Received as of 3/31/2026
GA: 5,282
Synod: 547
POV: 7,111
Total: 12,939

Corydon, Corydon
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Total: 0

Dale, Dale
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Total: 0

Elizabeth, Church of the Covenant
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Total: 0

Evansville, Eastminster
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Total: 0

Evansville, First
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Total: 0

Evansville, First Avenue
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Total: 0

Farmersburg, First
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Total: 0

Fort Branch, First
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Total: 0

Greencastle, Greencastle
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Total: 0

Hanover, Hanover
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Total: 0

Henryville, Community
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Total: 0

Henryville, Mount Lebanon
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Jeffersonville, First
Pledged:
Received as of 3/31/2026
GA: 300
Synod: 100
POV: 1,100
Total: 1,500

Laconia, Rehoboth
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Laconia, United
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Total: 0

Leavenworth, Community
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Total: 0

Lexington, Lexington
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Livonia, United
Pledged:
Received as of 3/31/2026
GA: 1,413
Synod: 399
POV: 1,812
Total: 3,623

Madison, Madison
Pledged:
Received as of 3/31/2026
GA: 150
Synod: 25
POV: 325
Total: 500

Madison, Smyrna-Monroe
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Total: 0

Martinsville, First
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Total: 0

Mitchell, Mitchell
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Total: 0

Montezuma, First
Pledged:
Received as of 3/31/2026
GA: 150
Synod: 25
POV: 325
Total: 500

Mount Vernon, First
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Nabb, Nabb
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Total: 0

Nashville, Brn County Fellowship
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Total: 0

New Albany, Mount Tabor
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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
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Total: 0

Petersburg, Main Street
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Total: 0

Princeton, Fairview
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Total: 0

Princeton, Princeton
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Total: 0

Roachdale, Roachdale
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Rockville, Memorial
Pledged:
Received as of 3/31/2026
GA: 165
Synod: 28
POV: 358
Total: 550

Salem, Salem
Pledged:
Received as of 3/31/2026
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Scipio, United
Pledged:
Received as of 3/31/2026
GA:
Synod:
POV: 25,000
Total: 25,000

Scottsburg, First
Pledged:
Received as of 3/31/2026
GA: 100
Synod: 50
POV: 825
Total: 975

Seymour, First
Pledged:
Received as of 3/31/2026
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Spencer, Spencer
Pledged:
Received as of 3/31/2026
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Sullivan, First
Pledged:
Received as of 3/31/2026
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Terre Haute, Central
Pledged:
Received as of 3/31/2026
GA: 1,950
Synod: 550
POV: 2,500
Total: 5,000

Terre Haute, Unity
Pledged:
Received as of 3/31/2026
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vernon, Vernon
Pledged:
Received as of 3/31/2026
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vevay, Caledonia
Pledged:
Received as of 3/31/2026
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Indiana
Pledged:
Received as of 3/31/2026
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Upper Indiana
Pledged:
Received as of 3/31/2026
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Washington, Westminster
Pledged:
Received as of 3/31/2026
GA: 540
Synod: 90
POV: 1,170
Total: 1,800

Total Pledged: 0

As of 3/31/2026
Total GA: 11,470
Total Synod: 2,064
Total POV: 44,429
Total Received: 57,962

Committee on Ministry Report

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

Summary of COM Actions, February 11, 2026 through May 12, 2026

FOR INFORMATION

At the April 14, 2026 meeting, the Committee on Ministry took the following actions:

1. Confirmed the following electronic-votes since the last meeting:

a. March 4, 2026: Items relating to the match between Ryan Bradney and First Presbyterian Church, Jeffersonville:

i. Approved the match between the Rev. Ryan Bradney and First Presbyterian Church, Jeffersonville

ii. Authorize the session to call a congregational meting to act on the recommendation of the Pastor Nominating Committee

iii. Pending the approval by the congregation with a majority of at least 85%, establish the pastoral relationship.

b. April 9, 2026: Items relating to the match between Sung Soo Hong and Unity Presbyterian Church, Terre Haute:

i. Approve the match between Sung Soo Hong and Unity Presbyterian Church, Terre Haute

ii. Authorize the session to call a congregational meeting to act on the recommendation of the Pastor Nominating Committee

iii. Pending the approval of the congregation with a majority of at least 85%, present Sung Soo Hong to be examined for ordination at the May 21 assembly of the Presbytery of Ohio Valley

2. Approved the following pastoral agreement:

a. Central Presbyterian Church of Terre Haute and the Rev. Mark Miller serving as transitional pastor.

Period 06/01/2026 to 05/31/2027
Hrs./wk Full time
Salary $18,896
Housing $71,104
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

At the May 12, 2026 meeting, the Committee on Ministry took the following actions:

1. Approved the following pastoral agreements:

a. Upper Indiana Church of Vincennes and the Rev. Frank Harmon serving as transitional minister for goverance and care.

Period 01/01/2026 to 12/31/2026
Hrs./wk Part time
Salary $14,340
Housing N/A
Auto Mi. N/A
Study L N/A
Pd.Vac N/A
Cont.Ed. N/A
Pension No

b. Upper Indiana Presbyterian Church of Vincennes and the Rev. Pete White serving as minister of preaching.

Period 01/01/2026 to 12/31/2026
Hrs./wk Part time
Salary $19,800
Housing N/A
Auto Mi. N/A
Study L N/A
Pd.Vac N/A
Cont.Ed. N/A
Pension No

c. Community Presbyterian Church of Charlestown and the Rev. James Martin serving as extended pulpit supply.

Period 01/01/2026 to 12/31/2027
Hrs./wk N/A
Salary $150/week, $100 mod. session
Housing N/A
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L N/A
Pd.Vac N/A
Cont.Ed. N/A
Pension No

d. First Presbyterian Church of Evensville and the Rev. Jerusha Van Camp serving as stated supply.

Period 05/01/2026 to 12/31/2028
Hrs./wk Part time
Salary $48,750 *
Housing N/A
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 5 weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $2,000
Pension Yes
* includes housing

FOR ACTION

1. That Sung Soo Hong, having been called by the unanimous vote of the Congregation of Unity Presbyterian Church, Terre Haute on April 26, 2026 to the Office of Pastor, be examined by the Presbytery of Ohio Valley for Ordination to the Ordered Ministry of the Word and Sacrament.

2. That, if the way be clear following his examination, Sung Soo Hong be ordained to the Ordered Ministry of the Word and Sacrament at this Assembly.

Faith Journey Statement

Sung Soo Hong

I was raised in a Christian family in South Korea. My brother is an ordained pastor in a Korean Presbyterian church. I have been very active in the church. When I was in middle school, I was a worship leader, a choir member, and the president of the youth group. I never missed worship services, church events, retreats, and revival meetings. When I was in college, I joined Campus Crusade for Christ and participated eagerly in its campus worship services, district services, overnight prayers, and more.

Since I enjoyed reading books and studied philosophy and psychology in college, I had many questions about God and the Bible. But neither church education nor the campus ministry was able to give satisfactory answers. When answering questions during bible studies, my pastor used to say, “Our teacher Calvin said… ” I wanted to know what the Bible says, not what Calvin said about the Bible. I also had a growing desire to be able to read the Bible in its original languages.

I then learned of the Korea Institute for Advanced Theological Studies in Seoul, Korea. There I took many courses and attended special lectures on church history, theology, and biblical studies for about two years. Learning from and talking with scholar-pastors at the institute, I decided to pursue graduate study in the US.

I am grateful that I did my MDiv at Drew Theological School, a community that seeks justice, promotes rigorous learning, and celebrates diversity. I was greatly inspired by the bible professors there. After completing the MDiv program, I further pursued biblical studies at Yale Divinity School (MA) and at the University of Texas at Austin (PhD in NT, Christian Origins, and Early Christianity). I wrote my dissertation on the Letter of James, one of my favorite books.

During the discernment process for the past several months, many people asked me about my sense of call. I think, for some people, myself included, call is something you realize in retrospect as you connect dots. What I know now is that I am where I am, and I am doing what I am doing thanks to the many people I have met along the way, from whom I've learned things and who have given me valuable opportunities. At the same time, I believe there is one and the same call for all Christians—the call to follow Jesus, who came to bring the good news to the poor and set free those who are oppressed (Luke 4:18-19).

Statement of Faith

Sung Soo Hong

I believe in

God who created the world,
created humanity in God's image,
made a covenant with Abraham through which all nations are blessed,
and reems creation with grace and justice;

Jesus the Son of God
who emptying himself came to us
proclaiming good news to the poor, setting
free the oppressed,
healing the brokenhearted,
and eating with the marginalized,
who suffered, died for our sins, and rose up,
who calls us to follow him with our own cross,
and who will come to judge the world;

the Holy Spirit
who inspired the prophets,
descended upon Jesus,
has empowered and interceded for the followers of Jesus, who works through the sacraments, and who calls the people of God without discrimination to ministries of the church.

I also believe

that the Bible is the Word of God that should be interpreted accurately
and ethically responsible ways, and applied to our lives,

that the church must worship God and proclaim the good news in the world, seeking justice and peace,
encouraging its members to love one another,
and taking care of people in need,

that there is one baptism that signifies our repentance, new life, and the unity of the church,

that the Lord's Supper not only reminds us of Christ's death for us but also requires us to proclaim the good news and to take care of our sisters and brothers in need,

and that the reign of God is present among the followers of Jesus and is coming.

Nominating Committee Report

The Rev. Wendy VanderZee, Moderator

Board of Trustees:

Class of 2028:
Rev. Hana Elliott

Mission and Witness Resource Committee

Class of 2026:
Elder Susie Russell (Brown County Presbyterian Fellowship, Nashville)
Elder Karen Walker (Unity, Terre Haute)

Report of the Presbytery Council

The Rev. Susan McGhee, Moderator

For Presbytery's Information:

The Presbytery Council met April 14, 2026, by videoconference and took the following actions:

1. Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, appointed Richard Safford as Moderator of Session for First Presbyterian Church, Seymour.

2. Authorized the COM Co-Moderators, Stated Clerk, Executive Presbyter, and Personnel Committee Moderator to oversee execution of the Suporting Hoosier Churches Grant, with advice from Treasurer.

The Presbytery Council met May 12, 2026, by videoconference and took the following actions:

1. Acting as a Commission of the Presbytery, appointed Samantha Smith as Moderator of Session for Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Evansville, effective June 15, 2026.

2. Acting as a Commission of the Presbytery, appointed Scott Seay as Moderator of Session for Mitchell Presbyterian Church.

3. Authorized the payment of $15,000 to Pyoca's capital campaign as the first of three annual gifts.

4. Created the Community Ministry Grant fund to continue the work of the Monroe City Grant:

a. Authorized the transfer of $100,000 from Legacy Funds to create the fund.

b. Asked the Mission and Witness Resource Committee to develop guidelines for the new grant.

A Celebration of the Saints

Ruling and Teaching Elder Necrology

January 1st - December 31, 2025

Ruling Elders (listed by Congregation)

Bedford, First

Robert E. (Bob) Lee
Elder Ordination 02.06.1966
Date of Death 11.11.2025

Bloomington, First

Lorna (Lou) Moir
Elder Ordination 01.13.1980
Date of Death 02.21.2025

Thomas (Tom) Albert Schwandt
Elder Ordination 00.00.2001
Date of Death 01.10.2016

Bloomington, United

Robert (Bob) Hammel
Elder Ordination 00.00.2001
Date of Death 07.20.2025

Charlestown, Community

Garnett Lowe, III
Elder Ordination
Date of Death 04.13.2025

Clinton, United

Jerry Hawkins
Elder Ordination 01.26.1969
Date of Death 07.28.2025

Columbus, First

George Anderson
Elder Ordination
Date of Death 01.25.2025

Ben Bush
Elder Ordination 01.01.1976
Date of Death 01.06.2025

Donna Brand
Elder Ordination 01.09.2005
Date of Death 10.31.2025

Jim Farrar
Elder Ordination 01.05.2005
Date of Death 03.14.2025

John Sawin
Elder Ordination 01.13.1985
Date of Death 06.29.2025

Robert Orben
Elder Ordination 01.09.2005
Date of Death 04.13.2025

Elizabeth, Church of the Covenant

Robert Stuls
Elder Ordination
Date of Death 04.04.2025

Evansville, First

Thomas Stein
Elder Ordination
Date of Death 11.09.2025

Hanover, Hanover

Gil McCoy
Elder Ordination 01.28.2007
Date of Death 02.24.2025

Henryville, Mount Lebanon

Randall Evans
Elder Ordination 01.27.2008
Date of Death 01.28.2025

Jeffersonville, First

Eric Moore
Elder Ordination 01.01.1977
Date of Death 11.29.2025

Laconia, United

Sue Ellen Jones
Elder Ordination 01.03.2003
Date of Death 08.09.2025

Leavenworth, Community

Clara Mae Breeden
Elder Ordination
Date of Death 01.25.2025

Madison, Smyrna-Monroe

Nina Simons
Elder Ordination 01.08.2006
Date of Death 05.23.2025

Mount Vernon, First

Sandy Seitz
Elder Ordination 01.04.1987
Date of Death 01.11.2025

New Albany, Mount Tabor

Betty Jo Brandt
Elder Ordination 01.27.2019
Date of Death 12.30.2025

David F. Kunzman
Elder Ordination 01.13.1963
Date of Death 05.12.2025

New Albany, St. John United

David Bell
Elder Ordination
Date of Death 11.13.2025

North Vernon, Graham

Darlene Kerns Hicks
Elder Ordination 01.15.2010
Date of Death 01.20.2025

Robert Clyde Keller
Elder Ordination 01.01.2016
Date of Death 12.22.2025

Petersburg, Main Street

Glenna Sue Vinson
Elder Ordination 01.20.2008
Date of Death 05.15.2025

Jill Snyder
Elder Ordination 12.30.1990
Date of Death 09.15.2025

Princeton, Princeton

Dr. Bruce Brink, Sr.
Elder Ordination 01.26.1964
Date of Death 02.09.2025

William Pauley
Elder Ordination 01.25.2004
Date of Death 10.25.2025

Seymour, First

Dolores Aelick
Elder Ordination
Date of Death 09.05.2025

Phil Cordes
Elder Ordination
Date of Death 02.28.2025

Terre Haute, Central

Max Payne
Elder Ordination
Date of Death 02.21.2025

Monica Hawkins
Elder Ordination 01.30.1994
Date of Death 12.26.2025

Robert McLaughlin
Elder Ordination 01.28.1990
Date of Death 07.17.2025

Terre Haute, Unity

Benjamin Wenz
Elder Ordination
Date of Death 03.03.2025

Richard Dowell
Elder Ordination
Date of Death 01.24.2025

Vincennes, Indiana

Barbara Snyder
Elder Ordination
Date of Death 05.17.2025

Ministers of the Word and Sacrament

Alan P. Finnan
Ordination Date 06.25.1975
Date of Death 10.12.2025

Gary K. Scroggins
Ordination Date 09.15.1975
Date of Death 06.30.2025

Scott Solether
Ordination Date 03.01.1986
Date of Death 12.13.2025

Robert H. White, Jr.
Ordination Date 10.25.1964
Date of Death 12.13.2025

Glory to you, O God, for you have woven radiant garments for the Resurrection.

Blessings to you, O Christ, for you were clothed with them at your rising.

Praise to you, O Holy Spirit, for you keep them in love for all the saints.

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.

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. Driving Directions

4. Stated Clerk's Report

5. Treasure's Report (2026)

1. 2026 Per Capita

2. Shared Mission 2026

6. Committee on Ministry

1. Faith Journey - Sung Soo Hong

2. Statement of Faith - Sung Soo Hong

7. Nominating Committee

8. Presbytery Council

9. Necrology Report

10. Presbytery Prayer Partners