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The Council serves as the coordinating body of Presbytery. The Council shall coordinate the mission and program of the Presbytery as planned and conducted by the various committees. It directs, coordinates and promotes the programmatic work of the Presbytery.
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ELDER LOIS STROMAN, CHAIR Elder; Washington Street |
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The committee shall have responsibility for Presbytery work in the following areas: Training of teachers, advisors and administrators; Curriculum assistance, including promotion of the Presbyterian and Reformed Educational Ministry; Children's Ministry; Youth Ministry; Adult Ministry; Family Ministry; Camps, Conferences, and Retreats; Music and Worship; Consultation with Christian Education leaders in local churches; Resource Center
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ELDER FRAN HYATT, CHAIR
STAFF ASSOCIATE FOR CE: REV. LOU ELLEN BURDICK 3590 Darien Hwy., Suite 8 Brunswick, GA 31525 1-800-548-5534/Fax: 912-262-6815 |
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COMMITTEE ON CARE OF CHURCH PROFESSIONALS The Committee will work in conversation and consultation with the Committee on Ministry as it seeks to fulfill the responsibility the Presbytery is given by the Book of Order for pastoral oversight of church professionals and their families. The essential question that will constantly remain before the committee is this: “What can we do to support and enhance the ministries of the various church professionals in Savannah Presbytery?” The annual work of the committee should be framed by the constant reflection on this question.
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REV. JANN BRISCOE,
CHAIR
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The committee shall have the authority to find in order calls issued by churches, to approve and present calls (BO: G-14.0507), to approve the examination of ministers transferring from other presbyteries required by BO: G-11.0402, to dissolve the pastoral relationship in cases where the congregation and pastor concur (BO: G-14.0603) and to dismiss ministers to other presbyteries, with the provision that all such actions be reported to the next stated meeting of Presbytery
Savannah Presbytery COM Manual Addendum
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ELDER JEAN VERNON,
CHAIR
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COMMITTEE ON PREPARATION FOR MINISTRY This committee shall be responsible for inquirers and candidates for the Office of Minister of the Word and Sacrament, functioning according to rules set forth in BO: G-14.0300-.0314
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REV. STEPHEN WILLIAMS, CHAIR Pastor; First Savannah #1 Class of 2004 (1) 520 Washington Ave. Savannah, GA 31405 (O) 912-354-76151pressavannah@msn.com |
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CONGREGATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The committee shall be responsible
for program and planning support for churches, recommend
Presbytery’s financial participation in programs and projects and
develop strategies, goals, objectives and proprieties for support of
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PASTOR DANNY GRACE, CHAIR |
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M.K. PENTECOST ECOLOGY FUND COMMITTEE The committee shall have responsibility for Presbytery work in the following areas: Overseeing and administering of the MK Pentecost Memorial Fund; Evaluating and approving or disapproving of requests for grants from revenue produced by the MK Pentecost Memorial Fund; Reporting to Savannah Presbytery on the disposition of funds produced by the MK Pentecost Memorial Fund at least on an annual basis. |
ELDER KARL BRANCH, CHAIR Elder; White Bluff 231 Rendant Avenue Savannah, GA 31419 (H) 912-925-7441
MKP Coordinator Lisa
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The committee shall have responsibility for Presbytery work in the following areas: Plan the School of the Laity; Promote the School of the Laity; Oversee the work of the School of the Laity; Plan one event each year for the whole Presbytery in the area of the Bible, Doctrine or Ministry for the laity who are not enrolled in the School of the Laity; Develop comprehensive plan for lay development; Consult with Christian Education Committee on Lay Leader development plans; Plan, implement, and oversee the Annual Leadership Development Conference
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ELDER PAUL STRICKLER,
CHAIR
STAFF ASSOCIATE FOR LAITY: Lynn Garis 3590 Darien Hwy. Suite 8 Brunswick, GA 31525 1-800-548-5534/Fax: 912-262-6815 |
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The committee shall have responsibility for Presbytery work in the following areas: International mission; Evangelism; Program and Planning support for churches; Revitalization of congregations; Ecumenical relations; Interpretation of various International Mission causes of the Church; Coordination of partnerships for mutual mission through General Assembly of Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Proposing projects to Presbytery for joint mission with partner Presbyteries; Campus Ministry
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ELDER MARY LONG,
CHAIR
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The committee shall have responsibility for Presbytery work in the following areas: Develop strategies, goals, objectives, and priorities for New Church Development; Recommend to Presbytery site locations for New Church Development; Recommend to Presbytery plans for financial support for New Church Development.
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REV. BERT CRAMER, CHAIR |
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The Committee shall, at the meeting of Presbytery nominate persons who are members of the churches of Savannah Presbytery to fill vacancies (except vacancies on the Nominating Committee) in accordance with the requirements of this Manual or the direction of Presbytery.
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ELDER HELEN WINSTEAD,
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The Permanent Judicial Commission shall function according to the rules set forth in the BO Rules of Discipline, Chapters 1-14. The commission shall review proposed Amendments to the Constitution and make recommendations to Presbytery
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ELDER KERRY KLUMPE,
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The committee shall have responsibility for Presbytery work in the following areas: Planning and coordinating the work of Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery; Publicizing the work of Presbyterian Women among the churches of the Presbytery; Resourcing the work of local Presbyterian Women’s group. |
ELDER GRACE WALTER, CHAIR |
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Shall ensure appropriate representation on the committees of Savannah Presbytery |
ELDER CURTES ROBERTS,
CHAIR |
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SELF-DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE The committee shall have responsibility for Presbytery work in the following areas: Serve as the link between Savannah Presbytery and the Self-Development of People Committee of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.); Review proposals submitted by organized groups of disadvantaged person within our bounds; Operate with the guidelines of the National Committee on the Self-Development of People as to process, procedures, criteria and evaluation; Serve as interpreter for those wishing to use the sdop process; |
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The committee shall have responsibility for Presbytery work in such areas as: Peacemaking; Hunger; Prison Ministry; Migrant Ministry; Older Adult Ministry; Support Presbyterian Homes through the promotion of funding and partnership with the churches throughout the Presbytery; Serve as liaison with Swainsboro Presbyterian Apartments; Propose to Presbytery ministries with older adults; Promote partnership with Presbytery, Synod And General Assembly in ministry with older adults; Substance Abuse - Promote and coordinate events to combat drug abuse with the Synod of South Atlantic and the General Assembly and support churches in their effort to combat drug abuse problems. Recommend responsible use of Savannah Presbytery's portion of funds received in the “One Great Hour of Sharing”. |
ELDER JOE ANDERSON, CHAIR |
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SWAINSBORO PRESBYTERIAN APARTMENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS The directors serve as the official board of the Swainsboro Presbyterian Housing Corporation |
ELDER CARL WILLIAMS, CHAIR Elder; Henry Memorial |
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TRUSTEES FOR SAVANNAH PRESBYTERY
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ELDER LOIS STROMAN, CHAIR Elder; Washington Street
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