HOLSTON PRESBYTERY
A Council of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Serving the churches of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) located in Upper East Tennessee
OUR CONGREGATIONS
Below is a comprehensive list of all congregations under the Holston Presbytery.
Search alphabetically by city, then the church's name. Click on a congregation for more information.
COMMITTEES
General Mission Board
The General Mission Board serves as the governing board, overseeing the presbytery’s work and co-ordinating its mission and programs; ensuring fullest use of all resources; recommending and initiating action when needed. Composed of chairs of all presbytery committees, plus three members-at-large. Meets quarterly, prior to each stated presbytery meeting. Most recent GMB minutes.
Members
Rodney Norris Bill Anderson
Gary Helton Bishop Greene
Maggie Rust Kathi Cary
Brandon Davis Collin Adams
Todd Jenkins Rick Raum
Kaye Florence Sam Schaus
Dave Welch
Administration and Personnel Sub-Committee
Oversees the administrative work of the Presbytery, including personnel, office procedures and practices; also works with Presbytery staff to develop staffing plans and administrative needs.
Members
Dave Welch
David Randolph
Jim Johnson
Gwen Hunter
Committee on Ministry
The Committee on Ministry counsels, supports ministers and congregations; responsible for care, nurture of presbytery member ministers and other church professionals. Serves the Presbytery, ministers and congregations as directed in the Book of Order in matters relating to ministry in local churches; examines prospective ministers, visits sessions, works with pastor nominating committees, assists pastors in continuing education. Meets monthly, third Thursday.
Members
Maggie Rust
Bill Anderson
Allen Huff
Kaye Florence
David Roane
Becky Wilcox
Collin Adams
Mary Jane Farmer
Rebecca Nunley
John Grindstaff
Brian Wyatt
Click the book cover to download the Book of Confessions or the Book of Order in pdf format.
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or 국장로교 헌법 제II부 in pdf format.
Click the book cover to download the Libro de Confesiones or the Libro de Orden in pdf format.
Committee on Preparation for Ministry
The Committee on Preparation for Ministry is responsible for receiving, overseeing and nurturing those under the care of the presbytery interested in following their personal calls to the ministry as Inquirers and Candidates. Meets quarterly, prior to each General Mission Board meeting.
Members
Sam Schaus
Brian Alderman
Robert White
Bill Reese
Ramy Marcos
Stephen Patrick
Click the book cover to download the Handbook on Standard Ordination Examinations or the Book of Order in pdf format.
Committee on Representation and Nominations
Ensures that presbytery leadership, including committees and boards, includes representatives from all areas and groups within the presbytery; promotes diversity and equal representation for ethnic groups, genders, ecclesial role (ministers and ruling elders); nominates a slate of officers and committee members to the presbytery each fall; fills any vacancies between stated meetings.
Members
Matthew Clark
Bill Anderson
Pauline Douglas
Elizabeth Smith
Mission and Discipleship
The Mission and Discipleship Committee guides and directs the Presbytery in efforts such as the Presbytery's campus, youth, and young adult ministries, as well as congregational vitality efforts. This committee also works to develop new discipleship and evangelism programs such as Older Adult Ministry and Christian Education. This Committee provides support for the work of churches through missions as it calls on us to do Christ’s work where we are. It challenges churches' involvement in Five-Cents-a-Meal for local and international hunger needs; recommends actions to Presbytery regarding distribution of monies. Implements programs on ecumenical relations, peacemaking, justice, women’s concerns, human services, environment, health care, criminal justice, aging, energy, and other related issues. Oversees relationships with the Presbytery-related institutions. Meets quarterly, prior to each General Mission Board meeting.
Members
Bishop Greene Brandon Davis
Jane Wyatt Lori Fleenor
Teresa Kendall Stacy Larson
Gary Helton Mike Shelton
Donna Sade Julia Beeson
Greg Cartwright Russ Pearson
Karen Clark
Campus Ministry Sub-Committee
Members
Phyllis Thompson
Marianne Huff
Carolyn Andrews
Brandon Davis
Lori Fleenor
Mike Miyamoto
Finance, Budget, and Stewardship
The Finance, Budget, and Stewardship Committee oversees the financial matters of the Presbytery. This committee works to devise and implement policies and procedures for the handing of Presbytery finances, including the handling of monies received, accounts payable, payroll, and banking relationships. It also determines available funds, makes budget decisions, and solicits funding from committees, commissions, and boards. All of these decisions are submitted to the GMB each year. This committee works with congregations by communicating congregational needs to the Presbytery, advising on matters of funding and stewardship, and providing training and counsel for grant opportunities. In cooperation with the Trustees, the Finance, Budget, and Stewardship Committee also makes recommendations on the best use and investment of funds set aside for a specific use.
Members
Rick Raum
Ken King
Aaron Caton
Jeanne Stokes
Paul Helphinstine
Larry Smith
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees serves as the Board of Directors of Holston Presbytery, Inc. at the direction of the General Mission Board. Meets annually in September.
Members
Dave Light
Scott Wise
Dan Donaldson
Matthew Clark
Sharon Amstutz