Holston Presbytery

Council - Facilitates presbytery’s work and co-ordinates its mission and programs; observes its total work ensuring fullest use of all resources; recommends and initiates action when needed. Composed of chairs of all presbytery committees plus 3 members-at-large. Meets: Quarterly 7 pm on Tuesday; HPO

Administration & Planning - Oversees the administration of Presbytery’s financial affairs and operation of the office. Meets: Quarterly, afternoons (3:30 pm) at HPO

Church Development & Evangelism - Help revitalize existing churches and develop new ones when an opportunity arises; provides programs to energize evangelism. Meets: Quarterly, evenings (6 pm) at HPO

Congregational Life - Encourages and assists local congregations in defining and fulfilling their mission and provides leadership development. Oversees worship and informative workshops. Meets: Quarterly, Monday afternoon (7 pm) at HPO

Ethical Issues/Human Needs - Challenges churches involvement in Three Cents a Meal for local and international hunger needs; recommends actions to Presbytery regarding its 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. Meets: Quarterly, (5:30 pm) HPO

Holston Camp & Retreat Center - Oversees programs and operation, budget and financial matters of the Center in Banner Elk, NC and works with Director to provide for maintenance of facility, year-round programs, Summer Camp, and supervision of Camp personnel. Meets: As scheduled at Camp or HPO during afternoon or evening

Institutions - Oversees relationships with King College, Lees-McRae College, Tusculum College, Grandfather Home for Children, Sunset Gap Community Center and Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries with which presbytery has covenant agreements. Meets: Quarterly afternoons (4 pm) at HPO

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 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, daytime (5:30 pm) at HPO; third Thursday

Preparation for Ministry - 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, daytime (3 pm) at HPO

Representation - Works with Nominating Committee to ensure all persons have fair representation within presbytery as directed by Book of Order. Compiles, with presbytery staff, an Annual Report for Synod. Meets: As needed at HPO or by phone conference

Stewardship & Budget - Promotes stewardship, prepares the yearly General Mission Budget and evaluates requests for financial appeals or campaigns for the Presbytery. Meets: Quarterly (4 pm) or as needed, HPO

World Wide Missions - Provides support for work of churches through missions as it calls on us to do Christ’s work where we are. Coordinates presbytery-wide mission trips. Meets: Quarterly, (5 pm) at a location decided by committee

Youth/Young Adult Ministry - Oversees campus ministry, youth and young adult work with director Jim Kirkpatrick and staff providing programs and fellowship for church youth and college students. Meets: Monthly, (5:30 pm) at Campus House in Johnson City

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