Presbytery of Milwaukee, November 12, 2020

Presbytery of Milwaukee, November 12, 2020

Presbytery of Milwaukee Stated Meeting Presbyterian

Church (USA)

The Presbytery of Milwaukee held its quarterly stated meeting by Zoom on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 4 pm.

ROLL: The Roll was taken; a quorum was present as follows:

Ministers of Presbytery: (Present, Absent, or Excused)

Anderson, Dee M. Anderson, Ted Ater, Robert W. Baumann, John K. HR Bell, Dianna, HR Bell, Donald, HR Bergeson-Graham, Deb HR Bernhardt, Joanne HR Blanks, Nicole Block, Deborah A. Boyd, Christian Bratt, Susan Sytsma Buckingham-Taylor, Delisa Carlin, Mary Cistrunk, Terrell H. HR Clarke, Donald HR Coons, Martha HR Craig, Julie Craven, Kathryn Cross-Dukes, Volina HR Davis, Christopher B. Davis, Christopher E. DeCamp, James A. HR Denison, Charles HR Dow, Jean HR Ebel, Katie Erkel, Steven Ewing, David Farley, Nicole Fisher, James C. HR Fringer, Steven Gibbs, Ann Gleichauf, Jennifer

Goetz, Thomas H. Grimbol, Bill HR Guyer, Jim HR Hagen, Karen Hammond Clark, Melanie Hansen, John Hedges-Goettl, Len Hennesy, Terry Henrichs, Michelle Hittle, Erin Holmes, Andrew Holmes-Jensen, Judith Horner-Ibler, Barbara Houts, Traci S. Houts, Willem P. Hudson, Paul F. HR Johnstone, William H. HR Jones, Bruce Jones, Keith HR Jordon, Barbara HR Kamerling, Garrett HR Kramer, Jerry HR Larson, Teresa Lee, Matthew Loveall, Lance Loveall, Paige Lucio, Antonio Lyter Bright, Laurie Mazuera, Migdaleder HR McCalister, Alan S. McCord, Elizabeth McCullough, Lisa McDonough, Mark

McKeegan-Guinn, Susan HR Melara, Nicole Millar, JD Millar, Victoria Monsma, Gail Neal, Catherine HR Nicolaisen, Fiona Patton, Beth Patton, Lori Petterson, William HR Rand, James M HR Reichelderfer, Glen Samuelson, Scott Schultz, Gary G. HR Stafford, Elizabeth HR Steiner, Stephanie Stirrat, Ian A. HR Stoll, Susan Swanson, Brett Swanson, James H. Talley, Dee HR Talley, L. Kelly HR Tarvid, Kevin HR Timberlake, Robert HR Trimboli, Kimberly Walker Cleaveland, Adam Walker Cleaveland, Sarah Wanner, Thomas HR Wickersham, Carol Williams, Tom HR Woehl, Roger A. HR Woehrle, Thomas H. HR Zieche, William W. HR


Churches represented by Ruling Elders named, not represented (NR), or excused

Beaver Dam, Grace Cheryl Bird Beloit, United Church of Beloit NR Beloit, Sun Valley Michele Robbins Big Bend, Vernon NR Clinton, First NR Delafield, Delafield NR Dousman, First of Ottawa NR Fort Atkinson, Grace United NR Franklin, Faith Jan Litscher Hartland, Kettle Moraine NR Horicon, First NR Janesville, First NR Janesville, Rock Prairie NR Kenosha, First Sara Miles Lake Geneva, Linn NR Menomonee Falls, Living Hope Marcia Sinner Mequon, Crossroads NR NR Milwaukee, Calvary NR Milwaukee, Christ NR Milwaukee, Grace Tony Rausch Milwaukee, Immanuel Leslie Davis NR Milwaukee, Tippecanoe NR Milwaukee, Good Shepherd Trinity NR Milwaukee, West Granville NR Muskego, Heritage Judi Fellows New Berlin, Forest Park NR Pewaukee, Faith Springs NR Racine, Covenant Claudia Grace Racine, First NR Racine, Second Debbie McCalister Richfield, First NR Shorewood, North Shore NR Sussex, Lisbon NR Wales, Jerusalem NR Waukesha, Bethesda NR Waukesha, First NR Waukesha, Southminster NR Wauwatosa, Wauwatosa NR West Allis, Apostle NR West Allis, Greenfield Avenue NR Whitewater, North Lima NR


Elders voting by virtue of office: Commissioned Ruling Elder Cathy Manthei Treasurer Gail Boerema CTM Kathy Dummer

Bonnie Strigenz Cindy Thomas Brandon Ward

CPM Lois Pearson Tracey Pomeroy

Council Jeannette Bell Judy Jaggard Ben Neal Steve Seeker Lee Tan

CVC Ashanti Cook Lydia Spottswood Jim Ziegler

Foundation Tom Finger David L. Holle Christina Trompler

Nominating Sue Frazier Eileen Pierce

Administrative Commission Moderator Jim Halverson Staff – Presbytery Executive Rachel Yates Staff – No vote Kate Hopta Associate Stated Clerk Chris Halverson Synod Commissioner Angela Madison Inquirers Lisa Kirkpatrick

Corresponding Members

ROLL SUMMARY – Voting Members Present Absent Excused

Ministers – Voting 45 8 46 Ruling Elders – Voting 25 41 2 TOTAL 70 50 48 Corresponding members 0 Inquirers 1 Candidates 0 Visitors 10 Staff 1 Total Attendance 82


The meeting of the Presbytery began at 4:05 pm. Moderator Judy Jaggard welcomed everyone to the Zoom presbytery gathering and invited Vice Moderator Nicole Farley to open with prayer.

INTRODUCTION OF NEW RULING ELDER COMMISSIONERS The following first time ruling elders were introduced at this gathering.: Elaine Schmidt, First Richfield.

INTRODUCTION OF NEW MINISTERS OF WORD AND SACRAMENT The moderator of the Commission on Pastoral Ministries, the Rev. Terry Hennesy introduced the Rev. Gail Monsma, transitional pastor at Rock Prairie Presbyterian in Janesville.

CONSENT AGENDA The consent agenda as distributed seven days before the stated meeting was presented by the Stated Clerk. The consent agenda was approved, using the Zoom polling feature.

VIDEO AND BREAKOUT SESSION After watching a short video of the Rev. Elizabeth McCord, Chaplain at Carroll University, who interviewed Dr. James Brandes, M.D., Clinical Professor and Program Director of our Physician Assistant Studies, discussing the Waukesha Free Clinic, the body was divided into 5 breakout rooms to share what individuals and churches have done and/or learned about the healthcare crisis, which was our first focus after becoming a Matthew 25 presbytery.

COUNCIL REPORT Council Moderator, the Rev. Jean Dow, announced that as of this day, the individuals and churches have donated over $19,000 that will go to RIP Medical Debt, and will wipe out over $1.9 million of medical debt in our country. Many thanks to the following donors:

Apostle Presbyterian Apostle Presbyterian Women Judy Bell Covenant Presbyterian Faith Presbyterian Faith Springs Presbyterian Nicole Farley First Presbyterian-Waukesha Forest Park Presbyterian

Ann Gibbs Chris & Jim Halverson Heritage Presbyterian Immanuel Presbyterian Jerusalem Presbyterian United Church of Beloit West Granville Presbyterian Rachel Yates

Jean Dow then presented the 2021 Budget Proposal for the Presbytery of Milwaukee, which includes a 2021 Per Capita amount of $38.75/communicant member. After discussion, the budget was approved using the poll function.

COMMISSION ON PASTORAL MINISTRIES REPORT Commission moderator, the Rev. Terry Hennesy presented a motion for 2021 Minimum Terms of Call:

Motion: that the Presbytery of Milwaukee adjust the additional minimums in terms of call and contracted pastoral positions related to continuing education and reimbursable expenses to read: The minimums for continuing education and reimbursable expenses are $2,000 and $500 respectively, for pastoral positions greater than 20 hours/week. These amounts will be prorated for pastoral positions that are 20 hours/week or less.

After discussion, the motion was approved using the polling feature.


Another motion was made from CPM:

Motion: To change the introductory paragraph of the Pastoral Personnel Policies to read: These policies have been developed as a means of providing a uniform set of personnel policies to guide the Sessions of Milwaukee Presbytery in their relationships with their Pastors. The spirit of these policies is one of trusting cooperation focused on the mutual well-being of our churches, Pastors, and the Presbytery. These compensation policies indicate the minimums; it is anticipated that individual churches will not feel limited by these policies and will respond responsibly and generously. For good cause shown by the congregation and pastor, these requirements may be waived or adjusted by the Presbytery through its delegated commissions.

The Presbytery’s Pastoral Compensation Minimums are reviewed by the Presbytery and subject to change annually, they are provided separately.

After discussion, the motion was approved using the polling feature.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT Moderator of the Nominating Committee, the Rev. Lance Loveall, moved and presented the slate of officers for 2021 to be elected. The full list can be found in the appendix. Lance explained that this year has been a challenge to find people willing to serve due to the pandemic, and encouraged everyone to either consider serving or think of someone in their congregation that might be called to serve at the presbytery level.

The motion to elect the slate of officers as presented in the papers was approved using the polling feature.

NEW BUSINESS There was no new business.

Jean invited Vice Moderator, the Rev. Nicole Farley, to introduce the new Matthew 25 Invitation and Challenge, which is Housing. Nicole highlighted through slides that the new Matthew 25 initiative can be found on the presbytery’s website, which now has pages dedicated to the Matthew 25 initiative, and will be where all resources can be found. The Challenge is to go to the “Housing Challenge - Act” on our webpage and commit to do something that is listed.

WORSHIP Worship included the Necrology Report of all those in our presbytery that have entered life eternal. Communion was presided by the Rev. Dee Anderson of West Granville Presbyterian Church, and assisted by Elder Hildegard Essoka, also from West Granville. A video was shown of Jonnie Guernsey, member from Calvary Presbyterian, who is actively dealing with Milwaukee’s homeless community. A music video from Heritage Presbyterian was shared.

The meeting was concluded with a video benediction by The Normal Christian Life, “50 Countries Affected by Covid19 Sing One Song, Amazing Grace”.

Respectfully submitted,

Christian Boyd, Stated Clerk These minutes were approved on March 9, 2021.

Presbytery of Milwaukee

CONSENT AGENDA November 12, 2020

The following items appear to be matters that require no debate. Therefore, they are listed together and will be voted upon together as one motion. However, any presbyter may request that any item of business be removed from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration. The Consent Agenda includes the written reports of presbytery committees and commissions. The moderator’s contact information is included with each agenda item. Presbyters are encouraged to contact the moderator prior to the meeting with questions.

The Stated Clerk moves:

• That the agenda for the November 12, 2020 gathering of the Presbytery be adopted.

• That the Minutes of the September 29, 2020 Stated gathering of the Presbytery be approved.

• That the following written reports be received:

Commission on Congregational Vitality Report p. 4 Commission on Pastoral Ministries Report p. 5 Commission on Transitional Ministries Report p. 6 Disaster Preparedness & Response Task Force Report p. 7 Foundation Report p. 8-11

APPENDIX

https://www.pbymilwaukee.org/uploads/2/5/9/1/25913310/2020_september_29_presbytery_minutes_draft_with_appendix.pdf

Commission on Congregational Vitality Report

November 12, 2020 Presbytery Meeting

The CCV will be focusing on the marks of Empowered Servant Leadership and Lifelong

Discipleship in the coming year. This will include training and resources for elders, deacons, and

other congregation leaders in leadership development and resources to assist congregations in

discipleship formation. We know that our sessions, deacons, pastors, and members are facing

new challenges in this time of COVID as well as needing new strategies to address the ongoing

challenges of being the church today. The CCV welcomes input and suggestions as to specific

areas of need. CCV is open to collaboration with any other commission on projects that would help

improve the vitality of the churches in and community of our Presbytery. Ideas and inquiries can be

directed to Ann or the moderator.

In conjunction with the presbytery Council, we continue to give COVID relief grants through the

end of the year. To date we have given 20 grants totaling $21,686.

Actions taken:

The CCV granted permission for Apostle Presbyterian Church to extend elder Jeff Holbeck’s

term on session for one year.

The CCV granted permission for First Waukesha Presbyterian Church to extend elder Andrew

Byshenk’s term on session for one year.

(Both the above mentioned elders had met their 2 consecutive term limit.)

Ashanti Cook, Moderator of CCV

[email protected]

APPENDIX

mailto:[email protected]

Commission on Pastoral Ministries Report

November 12, 2020 Presbytery Meeting

Following the September presbytery meeting, the CPM met in October to address the questions

and concerns raised in regards to personnel policies and minimums. The commission decided to

propose altering the language of the September motion so that calls of 20 hours or less would

receive prorated rates. The commission also determined to request changing the introductory

paragraph to the personnel policies to include language that provides authority for a

commission to grant exceptions to terms of call when appropriate to the situation and based on

agreement of all parties. The hope is that this provides not only guidance but expectation of

certain standards of minimums, while acknowledging that not all pastor or congregation needs

are the same and thus providing some flexibility.

The Commission on Pastoral Ministry moves:

that the Presbytery of Milwaukee adjust the additional minimums in terms of call and

contracted pastoral positions related to continuing education and reimbursable

expenses to read: The minimums for continuing education and reimbursable expenses

are $2,000 and $500 respectively, for pastoral positions greater than 20 hours/week.

These amounts will be prorated for pastoral positions that are 20 hours/week or less.

The Commission on Pastoral Ministry moves changing the introductory paragraph to read:

These policies have been developed as a means of providing a uniform set of personnel

policies to guide the Sessions of Milwaukee Presbytery in their relationships with their

Pastors. The spirit of these policies is one of trusting cooperation focused on the mutual well-

being of our churches, Pastors, and the Presbytery. These compensation policies indicate the

minimums; it is anticipated that individual churches will not feel limited by these policies and

will respond responsibly and generously. For good cause shown by the congregation and

pastor, these requirements may be waived or adjusted by the Presbytery through its

delegated commissions.

The Presbytery’s Pastoral Compensation Minimums are reviewed by the Presbytery and

subject to change annually, they are provided separately.

Additional action taken by the CPM: In light of the ongoing stressors on our pastors in this time,

the CPM sent cards of support this past week. Special thanks to the presbytery staff (Chris

Halverson) for help in executing this!

Terry Hennesy, Moderator of CPM

[email protected]

APPENDIX


Commission on Transitional Ministries Presbytery of Milwaukee

September 29, 2020

On behalf of the Presbytery of Milwaukee, the Commission on Transitional Ministries took the following actions between September 23, 2020 and October 27, 2020.

TRANSITIONS None.

ACTIONS TAKEN FOR PASTORAL SEARCH PROCESS Recorded determination of suitability and fit of candidate as solo pastor at First Presbyterian (Janesville), if the way be clear.

ACTIONS TAKEN FOR CONTRACTS Approved Faith Presbyterian Church contract with Laurie Lyter Bright through November 2020.

ADDITIONAL ACTIONS Approved Calvary Presbyterian Church’s use of Rev. Fiona Nicolaisen as pulpit supply for all of Advent. Approved CTM Moderator’s appointment of Cathy Manthei as moderator for First (Richfield).

Submitted by,

Mary Carlin, Moderator, [email protected]

APPENDIX


Disaster Preparedness and Response Task Force Report to Presbytery of Milwaukee November 12, 2020

The Disaster Preparedness and Response Task Force (DP&R TF) continues to support church leadership throughout the Presbytery regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Resources and updates are shared as they become available. Monthly meetings with the Clerks of Session are held, providing an opportunity for the Clerks to share with and learn from one another. Each meeting has a particular focus, in addition to areas of specific interest to Clerks.

Topics of focus in September were:

• Caring for your pastors during COVID-19

• Specific technology support needs

• Planning for Advent

Topics of focus in October were:

• How Clerks are receiving snail mail during this season of COVID

• Creating a plan for communicating about COVID-19 exposures and outbreaks

• Sample letters to individuals and the congregation in general when exposure occurs

• Caring for pastors – PDA’s Resilience and Renewal 3-hour virtual retreat

• Advent Christian Formation series, “Witness to Hope, Peace, Joy and Love” update

We will continue to offer monthly meetings with Clerks and provide updated resources as long as the need exists. Our next meeting with Clerks will be December 3rd at 3:30 PM and 7:00 PM. Task force members continue to be available to assist church leadership upon request.

Respectfully submitted, Marilyn Stone [email protected]

DP&R Task Force Members: Judi Holmes-Jensen Ben Neal, Council liaison Catherine Neal Wayne Vaughn Mike Williams Marilyn Stone

APPENDIX


Presbytery of Milwaukee November 12, 2020

Presbytery of Milwaukee Foundation, Inc.

Secretary/Treasurer’s Report

Year to Date October 31, 2020

The October 31, 2020 Balance Sheet shows that the year to date total assets of the Foundation have

decreased by $(244,047.73) from a December 31, 2019 balance of $2,269,312.37 to an October 31, 2020

balance of $2,025,264.64. The Statement of Activity shows the increases and decreases in total assets.

As of October 31, 2020, the year to date 2020 Morgan Stanley investments have decreased in value by

$(29,784.85) or (-1.43%). On March 22, 2020, the Morgan Stanley investments were down in value by

($354,498.13) or (-17.03%).

The October 31, 2020 Balance Sheet shows a cash balance of $303,123.40 representing 15.24% of the

Morgan Stanley account balance. This cash balance means that the Foundation can meet Presbytery

needs for many months without taking money from investments and reflects the Board’s concern for

the volatility in the market.

Presbytery of Milwaukee Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Part II Manual of Operation, Approved

September 20, 2014 + Amended Nov. 19, 2019, Chapter 9: Standing Committees, Presbytery Budget,

Line 322 to 326 says, “The budget must be balanced (Operating income equal to Operating

expenditures). Foundation funds may be used to balance the budget, but should not exceed 10% of

Foundation’s unrestricted assets (as determined by the Foundation Secretary/Treasurer based on a 12

quarter revolving average). Requests to spend Foundation assets not included in the annual Presbytery

budget requires Presbytery approval.” The Foundation Secretary/Treasurer has determined that as of

September 30, 2019, ten percent of the Foundation unrestricted assets, based on a 12 quarter revolving

average is $190,322.

The Board continues to discuss proposals from Morgan Stanley and make informed decisions regarding

the Foundation’s risk tolerance and need for Presbytery funds. Robin Muller has been extremely helpful

in this process.

Sincerely,

David L. Holle, Secretary/Treasurer [email protected]

November 2, 2020

APPENDIX


PRESBYTERY OF MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION INC.

Balance Sheet

ASSETS Dec. 31, 2019 Sept. 30, 2020 October Change Oct. 31, 2020

Morgan Stanley Account

Cash, Money Market & C.D.s 249,761.83$ 332,077.14$ (28,953.74)$ 303,123.40$

Investments 1,831,242.05 1,708,079.38 (21,948.39)$ 1,686,130.99

Total Morgan Stanley Acct. 2,081,003.88$ 2,040,156.52$ (50,902.13)$ 1,989,254.39$

Loans Receivable

- Common Ground 150,000.00$ -$ -$ -$

- Southminster Church 38,308.49 36,584.81 (574.56) 36,010.25

Total loans Receivable 188,308.49$ 36,584.81$ (574.56)$ 36,010.25$

TOTAL ASSETS 2,269,312.37$ 2,076,741.33$ (51,476.69)$ 2,025,264.64$

EQUITY

Congregational Vitality 30,000.00$ 21,558.00$ 8,442.00$ 30,000.00$

San Jose Ministry Project Grants 28,000.00 28,000.00 - 28,000.00

Supporting Pastors - COM 49,250.00 37,830.74 (1,855.00) 35,975.74

Towner Scholarships 13,531.67 11,231.67 - 11,231.67

Total Committed Equity - 120,781.67$ 98,620.41$ 6,587.00$ 105,207.41$

Designated by Presbytery

Uncommitted Equity 2,148,530.70 1,978,120.92 (58,063.69) 1,920,057.23

TOTAL EQUITY 2,269,312.37$ 2,076,741.33$ (51,476.69)$ 2,025,264.64$


Statement of Activity

Oct. 31, 2020

Partial

Morgan Stanley YTD Sept. 30 Oct. Change YTD Oct. 31, 2020

Morgan Stanley Change in Value (12,153.26)$ (17,631.59)$ (29,784.85)$ -1.43%

Morgan Stanley Advisory Fees (12,524.53) (1,430.43) (13,954.96) -0.67%

Morgan Stanley Change in Value and Fees (24,677.79)$ (19,062.02)$ (43,739.81)$

as a percentage of beginning account total -1.19% -0.92% -2.10%

Transfers

Presbytery Support (145,746.00)$ (16,194.00)$ (161,940.00)$

Southminster loan payment received 1,723.68 574.56 2,298.24

Southminster loan balance reduced (1,723.68) (574.56) (2,298.24)

Common Ground loan received 150,000.00 - 150,000.00

Common Ground loan balance reduced (150,000.00) - (150,000.00)

Small claims action settlement 14.11 - 14.11

Towner Scholarships grants (2,300.00) - (2,300.00)

Covid-19 grants (8,442.10) (4,365.67) (12,807.77)

Pastorial Support Grants (11,419.26) (1,855.00) (13,274.26)

2020 Grant to Commom Ground - (10,000.00) (10,000.00)

Transfers Increase (Decrease) (167,893.25)$ (32,414.67)$ (200,307.92)$

Net Change in Total Assets (192,571.04)$ (51,476.69)$ (244,047.73)$

Note: Grants made by the Committee on Congregational Vitality for COVID-19 relief are not considered

to be from Congrgational Vitality funds under denomination's requirements and funding was changed

to undesignated funds or uncommitted equity.

Prepared on November 2, 2020 by David L. Holle

Secretary/Treasurer Presbytery of Milwaukee Foundation Inc.

Foundation Financials YTD October 31, 2020

APPENDIX


Balance Sheet

2020

ASSETS Dec. 31, 2019 Jan. 31, 2020 Feb. 29, 2020 Mar. 31, 2020 April 30, 2020 May 31, 2020 June 30, 2020 July 31, 2020 August 31, 2020 Sept. 30, 2020 Oct. 31, 2020 Nov. 30, 2020 Dec. 31, 2020


Cash, Money Market & C.D.s 249,761.83$ 233,097.37$ 216,753.98$ 203,401.09$ 428,661.46$ 413,575.61$ 397,818.46$ 363,562.92$ 347,814.78$ 332,077.14$ 303,123.40$ -$ -$

Investments 1,831,242.05 1,843,661.72$ 1,764,786.59 1,580,278.01 1,434,655.15 1,626,426.71 1,644,217.36 1,686,067.44 1,732,049.71 1,708,079.38 1,686,130.99 - -

Total Morgan Stanley Acct. 2,081,003.88$ 2,076,759.09$ 1,981,540.57$ 1,783,679.10$ 1,863,316.61$ 2,040,002.32$ 2,042,035.82$ 2,049,630.36$ 2,079,864.49$ 2,040,156.52$ 1,989,254.39$ -$ -$

Loans Receivable

- Common Ground 150,000.00$ 150,000.00$ 150,000.00$ 150,000.00$ 150,000.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$

- Southminster Church 38,308.49 38,308.49 38,308.49 38,308.49 37,446.65 37,446.65 37,446.65 36,584.81 36,584.81 36,584.81 36,010.25 - -

Total loans Receivable 188,308.49$ 188,308.49$ 188,308.49$ 188,308.49$ 187,446.65$ 37,446.65$ 37,446.65$ 36,584.81$ 36,584.81$ 36,584.81$ 36,010.25$ -$ -$

TOTAL ASSETS 2,269,312.37$ 2,265,067.58$ 2,169,849.06$ 1,971,987.59$ 2,050,763.26$ 2,077,448.97$ 2,079,482.47$ 2,086,215.17$ 2,116,449.30$ 2,076,741.33$ 2,025,264.64$ -$ -$

EQUITY

Congregational Vitality 30,000.00$ 30,000.00$ 30,000.00$ 30,000.00$ 30,000.00$ 30,000.00$ 30,000.00$ 21,558.00$ 21,558.00$ 21,558.00$ 30,000.00$ -$ -$

San Jose Ministry Project Grants 28,000.00 28,000.00 28,000.00 28,000.00 28,000.00 28,000.00 28,000.00 28,000.00 28,000.00 28,000.00 28,000.00 - -

Supporting Pastors - COM 49,250.00 49,250.00 49,250.00 49,250.00 49,250.00 49,250.00 49,250.00 37,830.74 37,830.74 37,830.74 35,975.74 - -

Towner Scholarships 13,531.67 13,531.67 13,531.67 13,531.67 13,531.67 13,531.67 13,531.67 11,231.67 11,231.67 11,231.67 11,231.67 - -

Total Committed Equity 120,781.67$ 120,781.67$ 120,781.67$ 120,781.67$ 120,781.67$ 120,781.67$ 120,781.67$ 98,620.41$ 98,620.41$ 98,620.41$ 105,207.41$ -$ -$

Designated by Presbytery

Uncommitted Equity 2,148,530.70 2,144,285.91$ 2,049,067.39$ 1,851,205.92$ 1,929,981.59$ 1,956,667.30$ 1,958,700.80$ 1,987,594.76$ 2,017,828.89$ 1,978,120.92$ 1,920,057.23$ -$ -$

TOTAL EQUITY 2,269,312.37$ 2,265,067.58$ 2,169,849.06$ 1,971,987.59$ 2,050,763.26$ 2,077,448.97$ 2,079,482.47$ 2,086,215.17$ 2,116,449.30$ 2,076,741.33$ 2,025,264.64$ -$ -$


Statement of Activity

2020

Morgan Stanley 2019 January February March April May June July August September October November December 2020 YTD

- Change in Value 313,520.64$ 13,465.93$ (77,595.55)$ (180,196.10)$ 96,272.75$ 44,150.99$ 19,555.94$ 46,473.86$ 47,830.70$ (22,111.78)$ (17,631.59)$ -$ -$ (29,784.85)$

- Advisory Fee (17,340.81) (1,516.72) (1,428.97) (1,471.37) (1,303.08) (1,271.28) (1,328.44) (1,385.80) (1,416.68) (1,402.19) (1,430.43) - - (13,954.96)

Total 296,179.83 11,949.21 (79,024.52) (181,667.47) 94,969.67 42,879.71 18,227.50 45,088.06 46,414.02 (23,513.97) (19,062.02) - - (43,739.81)

% of Beginning Balance 14.78% 0.57% -3.80% -8.73% 4.56% 2.06% 0.88% 2.17% 2.23% -1.13% -0.92% 0.00% 0.00% -2.10%

Transfers (excluding loan transfers)

Presbytery Support (191,882.00)$ (16,194.00)$ (16,194.00)$ (16,194.00)$ (16,194.00)$ (16,194.00)$ (16,194.00)$ (16,194.00)$ (16,194.00)$ (16,194.00)$ (16,194.00)$ -$ -$ (161,940.00)$

Camp Scholarships (5,083.50) - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Pastor Support (750.00) - - - - - - (11,419.26) - - (1,855.00) - - (13,274.26)

Congregational Vitality 20,000.00 - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Covid-19 Grants - (8,442.10) (4,365.67) (12,807.77)

Towner Scholarship 3,331.00 - - - - - - (2,300.00) - - - - (2,300.00)

Grant to Common Ground - (10,000.00) (10,000.00)

Bethany Admin. Council (50,000.00) -

San Jose Ministry Project (2,000.00) -

Undesignated 3,160.08 14.11 14.11

Total (223,224.42)$ (16,194.00)$ (16,194.00)$ (16,194.00)$ (16,194.00)$ (16,194.00)$ (16,194.00)$ (38,355.36)$ (16,179.89)$ (16,194.00)$ (32,414.67)$ -$ -$ (200,307.92)$

Net Change in Assets 72,955.41$ (4,244.79)$ (95,218.52)$ (197,861.47)$ 78,775.67$ 26,685.71$ 2,033.50$ 6,732.70$ 30,234.13$ (39,707.97)$ (51,476.69)$ -$ -$ (244,047.73)$

Prepared By David L. Holle November 2, 2020

Secretary/Treasurer Presbytery of Milwaukee Foundation Inc.

File: Foundation Financials Twelve Months 2020

APPENDIX

Morgan Stanley Reconciliation PRESBYTERY OF MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION INC.

Balance Sheet


ASSETS Dec. 31, 2019 July 31, 2020 August 31, 2020 Sept. 30, 2020 Oct. 31, 2020

Morgan Stanley

- Money Market Fund 249,761.83$ 363,562.92$ 347,814.78$ 332,077.14$ 303,123.40$

- Stocks and Bonds 1,831,242.05 1,686,067.44 1,732,049.71 1,708,079.38 1,686,130.99

Total Morgan Stanley Assets 2,081,003.88$ 2,049,630.36$ 2,079,864.49$ 2,040,156.52$ 1,989,254.39$

July 31, 2020 % August 31, 2020 % Sept. 30, 2020 Oct. 31, 2020 % Total YTD %

Morgan Stanley Change in Value (37,872.18)$ -1.82% 47,830.70$ 2.30% (22,111.78)$ -1.06% (17,631.59)$ -0.85% (29,784.85)$ -1.43%

Morgan Stanley Advisory Fees (9,705.66) -0.47% (1,416.68) -0.07% (1,402.19) -0.07% (1,430.43) -0.07% (13,954.96) -0.67%

Transfer to Presbytery for General Support (113,358.00) (16,194.00) (16,194.00) (16,194.00) (161,940.00)

Transfer from Presbytery for Comom Ground Loan 150,000.00 - - - 150,000.00

Transfer from Presbytery for Southminister Loan 1,723.68 - - 574.56 2,298.24

Transfer from Presbytery for Towner Scholarships (2,300.00) - - - (2,300.00)

Transfer from Presbytery for small class action settlement - 14.11 - - 14.11

Transfer to Presbytery for Covid-19 Grants (8,442.10) - - (4,365.67) (12,807.77)

Transfer to Presbytery for Pastor Support (11,419.26) - - (1,855.00) (13,274.26)

Transfer to Presbytery 2020 grant to Common Ground - - - (10,000.00) (10,000.00)

Total Change to Morgan Stanley (31,373.52)$ 30,234.13$ (39,707.97)$ (50,902.13)$ (91,749.49)

(31,373.52)$ ok 30,234.13$ ok (39,707.97)$ ok (50,902.13)$ ok (40,847.36) ok

Check figure

ASSET ALLOCATION Dec. 31, 2019 % July 31, 2020 % August 31, 2020 % Sept. 30, 2020 %

Cash 249,761.83$ 12.00% 363,562.92$ 17.74% 347,814.78$ 16.72% 332,077.14$ 16.28% 303,123.40$ 15.24%

Equities 866,818.02 41.65% 648,368.14 31.63% 581,412.07 27.95% 568,091.07 27.85% 556,880.10 27.99%

Fixed Income & Preferred 624,336.07 30.00% 789,244.76 38.51% 900,148.67 43.28% 889,499.34 43.60% 878,507.62 44.16%

Alternatives 340,087.96 16.34% 248,454.54 12.12% 250,488.97 12.04% 250,488.97 12.28% 250,743.27 12.60%

Total Morgan Stanley Assets 2,081,003.88$ 100.00% 2,049,630.36$ 100.00% 2,079,864.49$ 100.00% 2,040,156.52$ 100.00% 1,989,254.39$ 100.00%

By David L. Holle November 2, 2020

Secretery/Treasurer Presbytery of Milwaukee Foundation Inc.

File name: Morgan Stanley YTD October 31, 2020

APPENDIX

Presbytery Council Budget Explanation

11/12/2020

The Council is pleased is present its 2021 balanced budget recommendation for consideration by the Presbytery. Due to the pandemic, this budget recognizes the uncertainty about our revenues and expenses in the coming year. Given this unpredictability, it is the Council’s intention to provide more frequent, detailed financial reporting to the Presbytery in 2021.

Revenues

The Presbytery’s revenues continue to come primarily from three sources: per capita, mission support, and Foundation support.

The proposed budget raises per capita by $0.50 per active member for 2021. The increase is due to both an increase in the share owed to the General Assembly and a decline in membership. The total amount per active member would be $38.75, if the budget is approved.

Mission support continues to be a voluntary, but essential, source of revenue. Through the generous mission support contributions of our congregations, the Presbytery is able to support ministries that benefit all of us and our communities. Nonetheless, due to uncertainties in congregational finances, the Presbytery budget conservatively estimates a decline in 2021 of 20%.

Foundation support is calculated by a formula looking at the 12-quarter rolling average of our investments. The budget currently reflects the dollar amount of that support as of June 30, 2020. Due to a drop in the market earlier this Spring and its rebound, it is expected this amount will increase slightly by the end of September. Even apart from the expected increase, we anticipate that the Presbytery will need to draw on the Presbytery of Milwaukee Foundation for support in 2021 beyond the normal formula. The budget proposes a draw of an additional $40,000, as needed, to make up for any shortfall in mission support or per capita contributions. With the approval of the Presbytery, we are building in the flexibility to draw more heavily from Foundation funds, if it becomes necessary.

Expenses

The Personnel Committee and Council recommend a 1.5% increase for Presbytery staff salaries. This recognizes the quality of our five staff members, and the essential services they provide to the Presbytery. Due to other changes in personnel expenses, however, the total increase to this category is only .3%.

Programmatic expenses have been realigned to better support the commission reorganization completed last year. For example, Council assumed responsibility for

APPENDIX

ecumenical and community relations; under this budget, it would have a budget line for Vision Engagement that allows it to more fully express support for partner activities in the Presbytery’s footprint. Most of this budgeted amount came from what had been known as Mission Opportunities budget under the former Partnership Commission. Under the Commission on Congregational Vitality, leadership development is combined with vitality grants to help support our church leaders and programs toward vitality in our congregations.

Mid-year spending is a less accurate gauge this year for anticipated spending in 2021, due again to the pandemic. Some significant expenses, such as workshops or trainings, were postponed, but we are hopeful some can be offered next year.

Jean Dow

[email protected]

APPENDIX


November 12, 2020 - Second Read

YTD Annual Proposed % Change Actual Budget Annual Budget

Account and Description As of 6/30/2020 2020 2021

Line #

1 REVENUE2 Per Capita3 1.00.4000 - Per Capita - Gross Received 141,556.42 244,800.00 240,056.25 -1.9%4 1.00.4010 - Per Capita - GA Share Paid (28,639.98) (57,280.00) (55,631.10) -2.9%5 1.00.4015 - Per Capita - Synod Share Paid (17,599.98) (35,200.00) (34,072.50) -3.2%6 Net Per Capita - Presbytery Share 95,316.46 152,320.00 150,352.65 -1.3%7 Mission Support8 1.00.4100 - Mission Support 72,406.17 130,500.00 104,400.00 -20.0%9 Total Mission Support 72,406.17 130,500.00 104,400.00 -20.0%

10 Foundation Support11 1.00.4200 - Undesignated Support 97,164.00 194,328.00 230,181.00 18.4%12 1.00.4210 - Undesignated Ernest Glenn Plan - 5,000.00 5,000.00 designated funds13 1.00.4230 - Designated Congregational Vitality Support - 7,000.00 7,000.00 designated funds14 1.00.4240 - Designated Pastor Support - 16,666.00 16,666.00 designated funds15 1.00.4250 - Designated Youth Camper Support - 6,000.00 6,000.00 designated funds16 Total Foundation Support 97,164.00 228,994.00 264,847.00 15.7%17 Administrative18 1.00.4310 - Synod Admin Support Revenue 5,000.04 10,000.00 10,000.00 0.0%19 1.00.4320 - Other Revenue 1,776.99 - 1,968.31 n/a20 1.00.4321 - Book Sales/Calendars Revenue 88.00 - - n/a21 Total Administrative 6,865.03 10,000.00 11,968.31 19.7%22 1.03.7906 - Fox Lake Estate Gift 20,000.00 20,000.00 - new23 TOTAL REVENUE 291,751.66 541,814.00 531,567.96 -1.9%

24

25

26 EXPENSES27 Personnel Expenses28 Presbytery Executive29 1.01.5011 - Pres. Exec. Salary 39,780.00 79,560.00 80,753.40 1.5%30 1.01.5012 - Pres. Exec. Benefits 17,455.57 34,921.38 33,155.61 -5.1%31 1.01.5014 - Pres. Exec. Professional Exp 335.33 3,000.00 3,000.00 0.0%32 1.01.5015 - Pres. Exec. Continuing Education - 3,000.00 3,000.00 0.0%33 Total Presbytery Executive 57,570.90 120,481.38 119,909.01 -0.5%34 Office Manager35 1.01.5021 - Office Manager Salary 19,900.56 39,801.00 40,398.02 1.5%

PRESBYTERY OF MILWAUKEEProposed Budget Worksheet - Comparative

Year Ending December 31, 2021

APPENDIX

November 12, 2020 - Second ReadYTD Annual Proposed % Change

Actual Budget Annual BudgetAccount and Description As of 6/30/2020 2020 2021

36 1.01.5022 - Office Manager Benefits 12,905.81 30,140.40 29,321.85 -2.7%37 1.01.5025 - Office Manager Continuing Education - 500.00 500.00 0.0%38 Total Office Manager 32,806.37 72,461.40 72,240.87 -0.3%39 Assoc for Ministry Vitality40 1.01.5031 - Assoc Min Vitality Salary 22,590.00 45,180.00 46,082.70 1.5%41 1.01.5032 - Assoc Min Vitality Benefits 13,519.17 22,266.60 22,600.60 1.5%42 1.01.5033 - Assoc Min Vitality FICA/SECA 2,256.72 4,603.77 4,672.83 1.5%43 1.01.5034 - Assoc Min Vitality Professional Exp 877.30 3,000.00 3,000.00 0.0%44 1.01.5035 - Assoc Min Vitality Con Education 220.58 1,500.00 1,500.00 0.0%45 1.01.5036 - Assoc Min Vitality Housing 7,500.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 0.0%46 Total Assoc for Ministry Vitality 46,963.77 91,550.37 92,856.13 1.4%47 Communications Associate48 1.01.5041 - Communications Assoc Salary 8,075.00 15,300.00 15,529.50 1.5%49 1.01.5044 - Communications Assoc Prof. Exp 119.40 750.00 750.00 0.0%50 1.01.5045 - Communications Assoc Continuing Ed - 750.00 750.00 0.0%51 Total Communications Associate 8,194.40 16,800.00 17,029.50 1.4%52 Stated Clerk53 1.01.5061 - Stated Clerk Salary 5,544.48 11,089.00 11,255.34 1.5%54 1.01.5064 - Stated Clerk Professional Expense 50.00 500.00 500.00 0.0%55 Total Stated Clerk 5,594.48 11,589.00 11,755.34 1.4%56 Payroll Expenses57 1.01.5096 - Social Security Expense 4,540.39 9,036.50 9,172.05 1.5%58 1.01.5097 - Medicare Expense 1,061.82 2,113.38 2,145.08 1.5%59 1.01.5098 - Payroll Service expense 1,494.75 3,125.00 3,125.00 0.0%60 Total Payroll Expenses 7,096.96 14,274.88 14,442.12 1.2%61 Treasurer62 1.01.5410 - Treasurer Expenses - 750.00 500.00 -33.3%63 Total Treasurer - 750.00 500.00 -33.3%

64

65 Total Personnel Expenses 158,226.88 327,907.03 328,732.96 0.3%66

67 Administrative Expenses68 1.02.5406 - Bank fees - 25.00 25.00 0.0%69 1.02.5407 - Audit/Review - 5,400.00 5,400.00 0.0%70 1.02.5410 - Bookkeeping expenses 4.95 1,000.00 - -100.0%71 1.02.5415 - Books/Calendars/Subscriptions 221.14 750.00 750.00 0.0%72 1.02.5420 - Equipment Maintenance - 500.00 500.00 0.0%73 1.02.5425 - Equipment Purchases 42.23 1,000.00 500.00 -50.0%74 1.02.5430 - Insurance (39.00) 4,500.00 1,500.00 -66.7%

APPENDIX



75 1.02.5435 - Postage/Mailing/Shipping 622.10 570.00 1,000.00 75.4%76 1.02.5440 - Printing 742.14 2,000.00 1,800.00 -10.0%77 1.02.5445 - Rent 11,185.20 22,368.00 22,370.00 0.0%78 1.02.5450 - Supplies 1,231.39 3,500.00 2,700.00 -22.9%79 1.02.5455 - Technology 3,211.87 2,000.00 6,000.00 200.0%80 1.02.5460 - Telephone/Internet 2,722.71 5,500.00 5,500.00 0.0%81 1.02.5465 - Website - 300.00 300.00 0.0%82 Total Administrative Expenses 19,944.73 51,433.00 50,366.00 -2.1%83

84 Council Expenses85 1.03.5505 - Vision Engagement 203.50 - 15,000.00 new86 1.03.5515 - Youth Ministry Expenses - 4,000.00 1,000.00 -75.0%87 1.03.5520 - Commission/Legal Fees 10.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 0.0%88 1.03.5525 - New Way Task Force - 1,500.00 - -100.0%89 1.03.6015 - Interfaith Conference 4,500.00 9,000.00 9,000.00 0.0%90 1.03.6020 - Presbyterian Homes - 5,000.00 5,000.00 0.0%91 1.03.6025 - WI Council on Churches 4,999.98 10,000.00 10,000.00 0.0%92 1.03.6215 - San Jose 8,000.00 29,595.00 29,595.00 0.0%93 Total Council Expenses 17,713.48 60,095.00 70,595.00 17.5%94 Commission on Congregational Vitality Expenses95 1.04.5530 - Leadership Development 1,080.04 6,500.00 - -100.0%96 1.04.6005 - Vitality Grants 11,169.85 30,000.00 18,000.00 -40.0%97 1.04.6030 - Des Fnd Youth Camper Scholarships 450.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 designated funds98 1.04.6220 -Des Fnd Congregational Vitality 48.38 15,000.00 15,000.00 designated funds99 Total Congregational Vitality Commission Expenses 12,748.27 57,500.00 39,000.00 -32.2%

100 Commission on Transitional Ministries101 1.05.6205 - Commission on Transitional Ministries 54.80 8,500.00 7,000.00 -17.6%102 1.05.6240 - Background Checks 225.00 300.00 300.00 0.0%103 1.05.6250 - Ernest Glenn Plan - 5,000.00 5,000.00 designated funds104 Total Commission on Transitional Ministries Expenses 279.80 13,800.00 12,300.00 -10.9%105 Commission on Pastoral Ministries106 1.06.6235 - Minister Gatherings/Development - 4,500.00 5,000.00 11.1%107 1.06.6245 - Des Fnd Pastor Support 11,419.26 16,666.00 16,666.00 designated funds108 1.06.6305 - Comm on Pastoral Ministries 165.22 2,000.00 750.00 -62.5%109 1.06.6310 - Readiness Assessments - 1,000.00 1,200.00 20.0%110 Total Commission on Pastoral Ministries 11,584.48 24,166.00 23,616.00 -2.3%

111 Planning Commission

112 1.07.5505 - Meeting/Education Expenses - 11,000.00 11,000.00 0.0%113 Total Planning Commission - 11,000.00 11,000.00 0.0%

APPENDIX



114 TOTAL EXPENSES 220,497.64 545,901.03 535,609.96 -1.9%

115

116 REVENUE OVER (UNDER) EXPENSES 71,254.02 (4,087.03) (4,042.00) 0.0%

APPENDIX

Presbytery of Milwaukee Nominating Committee Report November 12, 2020

Lance Loveall, Moderator [email protected]

Class Name Church Presbytery Moderator 2021 Nicole Farley (M) Validated Ministry Presbytery Vice Moderator 2021 Kent Tess-Mattner (E) West Granville Commission on Transitional Ministries 2021 Cindy Thomas (E) Calvary

2022 (M) 2022 (M) or (E)2022 (M or (E)2023 Jerry Kramer (M) Honorably Retired 2023 Kathy Dummer (E) Wauwatosa 2023 (E)2023 (E) or (M)2023 (M)

Commission on Pastoral Ministries 2021 Don Elliott (E) Southminster 2021 (E) 2023 Erin Hittle (M) Chaplain - Avalon Square 2023 Nancy Disabato (E) Crossroads 2023 Sara Miles (E) First Kenosha

COR 2022 (E) 2022 Steve Fringer (M) Validated Ministry

Commission on Congregational Vitality 2021 Ashanti Cook (E) Calvary 2023 (E) 2023 (M) 2023 (E)

Council 2023 Kent Tess-Mattner (E) Vice Moderator 2023 Bill Petterson (M) Honorably Retired 2023 Bill Leonard (E) Linn

Foundation 2023 Tom Finger (E) Rock Prairie 2023 (M)

Ordination Exam Readers 2021 Rachel Yates (E) Presbytery Executive 2021 Sarah Walker-Cleaveland (M) Covenant

Permanent Judicial Commission 2026 Keith Pierce (E) Immanuel 2026 Beth Patton (M) At Large 2026 Victor Plantinga (E) Immanuel

Presbytery Planning Commission 2021 (E) 2023 Kent Tess-Mattner (E) Vice Moderator 2023 (M)

Synod Commissioner 2023 Paula Tillen (E) Southminster

Stated Clerk 2023 Christian Boyd (M) Southminster

Treasurer 2021 Gail Boerema (E) Forest Park

Interfaith Council Board 2023 Paul Neymeyr (E) Forest Park

APPENDIX


Documents

Presbytery of Milwaukee, November 12, 2020