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.
Members
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Kathi Cary, Moderator
Gary Helton, Presbytery Moderator
Teresa Kendall, Presbytery Vice Moderator
Rev. Collin Adams, Presbytery Stated Clerk
Bishop Greene
Brian Wyatt
Bill Anderson
Brandon Davis
Todd Jenkins
Rick Raum
Sam Schaus
Dave Welch
Pamela Pope
Julia Beeson
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, chair
David Randolph
Don Sharitt
Gwen Hunter
Pauline Douglas
Committee on Ministry
Members
Brian Wyatt, Chair
Bill Anderson
Sharon Amstutz
John Grindstaff
Mary Jane Farmer
Becky Wilcox
David Roan
Gary Eller
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, chair
Brian Alderman
Robert White
Carolyn Russ
Bill Reese
Ramy Marcos
Stephen Patrick
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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
Elizabeth Smith
Pauline Douglas
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, Chair
Jane Wyatt
Teresa Kendall
Julia Beeson
Gary Helton
Russ Pearson
Donna Sade
Debbie Hughes
Greg Cartwright
Karen Clark
Scott Mulligan
Campus Ministry Committee
Members
Phyllis Thompson
Marianne Huff
Spencer Morrell
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, chair
Ken King
Aaron Caton
Jeanne Stokes
Paul Helphinstine
Larry Smith
David Hughes
Beverly Johnson, Treasurer
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
Glenda Hollingshead
Matthew Clark
Scott Wise
Dan Donaldson
Sharon Amstutz
Beverly Johnson, Treasurer
Collin Adams, Stated Clerk/Secretary