Great-Lakes-Gulf Presbytery

Spring 2026 Meeting at Orlando

Joel Hart — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:39:00 GMT

Presbytery meets on March 5-7, 2026 at Orlando Reformed Presbyterian Church (324 E Livingston St, Orlando, FL 32801), starting at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday March 5, and adjourning (tentatively) at Noon on Saturday March 7.

Clerks and teaching elders: certify delegates or request an excused absence from presbytery at this form.

The presbytery reimbursement form can be found in PDF or Excel.

Clerical Documents

Clerk's Report

Proposed Agenda

Communications

25-6: Z. Smith Communication to the AIC (forwarded to presbytery 11/7/25)

25-7: 2RP Communication to the AIC w.r.t 25-6 (forwarded to presbytery 11/7/2025)

26-1: Westminster Grant Request (withdrawn on 2/17; see 26-7 for new request)

26-2: J. Smith Resignation Letter

26-3: J. Smith Church Planting Request

-- Report of the 26-3 Committee of the Day

26-4: Request from Mr. and Mrs. Lanning concerning membership

26-5: Sparta Disorganization Request

26-6: Proposal for Procedure Changes in Church Court Shepherding (from T. Dinkledine)

26-7: WRPC Relocation Request (submitted 2/17 in replacement of 26-1)

-- Report of the Committee to Review 26-7

26-8: Selma Disorganization Request

Commission Reports

Ad Interim Commission (Report, Minutes)

Atlanta Organizing Commission

Committee Reports

25-6/25-7 Committee

2RP Shepherding Committee

Candidates and Credentials Committee

– Punt Exegesis Paper

– Punt Paper Review (Murray/Hart)

– Schrock Preaching Paper

– Schrock Paper on Paedocommunion

– Schrock Paper on Federal Vision

Finance

Hetherton Property Committee

Membership

Minute Guideline Committee

Rhoda Shepherding Committee

Visitation (Bloomington, Sycamore)

Miscellaneous Reports

Chaplaincy (Fearing, Pockras)

Covfamikoi

CYPU (Board Report, Finances, Director Report)

Geneva College Board of Corporators

Home Mission Board

Treasurer

Session Reports

Atlanta

Belle Center (Report, Finances)

Selma (see 26-8 for official disorganization request)

Southfield

Southside

SWORP (Report, 2025 Finances, Budget)

Sparta (see 26-5 for official disorganization request)

Sycamore

Terre Haute

Westminster

2025 Meeting at Synod (Marion - Indiana Wesleyan)

Joel Hart — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:22:53 GMT

During this year's RPCNA Synod meeting in Marion, IN the GLGP is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 6/17 from 1:15-2:30 p.m. on the campus of Indiana Wesleyan (precise location TBA).

Proposed Agenda

GLG 25-5 - Letter to presbytery from Stephen Rhoda

Rhoda-Terre Haute Shepherding Committee Report

Hetherton Property Committee Report

2RP Shepherding Committee Update

Spring 2025 Mtg @ Bloomington

A K — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:48:59 GMT

Presbytery meets on March 6-8, 2025 at Bloomington Reformed Presbyterian Church (302 E. First St. Bloomington, IN 47401), starting at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday March 6, and adjourning (tentatively) at Noon on Saturday March 8.

(The photo featured above is from Hoosier National Forest near Bloomington, IN.)

Online Registration and Delegate Certification are presently live, along with the 2025 Presbytery Reimbursement Form (PDF or Excel).

Clerical Documents

Clerk's Report

Proposed Agenda

Communications

25-1: Petition+Appeal from Mr. Shaw o/b/o Mr. Enas (Rec'd 2/13/25)

25-2: Comm. from Mr. Shaw o/b/o Mr. Enas (Rec'd 2/21/25)

25-3: Petition from 2RP families (Rec'd 3/5/25), with names redacted per request

25-4: Request for shepherding committee from 2RP session (Rec'd 3/5/25), with names redacted per request

Commission Reports

Ad Interim (AIC) + Minutes

Presbytery Judicial (Rev. 2/26/25) + Minutes + Letter of Repentance (Re: 24-8)

Committee Reports

Candidates and Credentials (Revised 3/5/25)

~~~~~Pattillo Church History Paper

~~~~~Pattillo C.H. Paper Review (McCollum/Sturm)

Covfamikoi

Finance (Download: Audit Form)

Membership

Shepherding (Sparta, Terre Haute)

Visitation (Elkhart, Marion, Sparta)

Rhoda Judicial

Miscellaneous Reports

Chaplaincy (Fearing, Pockras)

C.Y.P.U. (Board, Director)

Geneva College Board of Corporators

Home Mission Board

Treasurer

Session/TGB Reports

Atlanta TGB (HMB App)

Hetherton (Addendum 1, Addendum 2)

2024 Meeting at Synod (Beaver Falls, PA)

A K — Thu, 30 May 2024 16:12:28 GMT

During this year's RPCNA Synod meeting in Beaver Falls, PA, the GLGP is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 6/11 from 1:15-2:15 p.m. on the campus of Geneva College (precise location TBA).

Sparta Advisory Comte

Spring 2024 Meeting (2RP)

Andrew Imeson — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 22:21:53 GMT

Presbytery meets on February 29-March 2, 2024 at Second Reformed Presbyterian Church of Indianapolis, starting at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday February 29th, and adjourning (tentatively) at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.

The online Registration Form and Delegate Certification Questionnaire are presently live. The expense reimbursement form is available HERE.

Clerical Documents

Clerk's Report

Proposed Agenda

Communications

23-34 (Complaint to GLGP: Odom v. WRPC)

23-35 (Petition to GLGP from R. Fearing ~ Sparta Vis. Comte)

23-36 (Appeal to Synod: Manring v. GLGP re: Appeal 23-26)

~ ~ ~ GLGP Manring Appeal (23-26) Verdict Rationale

23-37 (Appeal to Synod: Manring v. GLGP re: Complaint 23-27)

23-38 (WRPC Response to Mr. Odom's Complaint, GLG 23-34)

24-1 (Petition to Synod from Orlando Session re: RP Home, seeking endorsement)

24-2 (PCP to GLGP: Credentials for Rev. Namsik Yang)

24-3 (Bloomington Paper/Petition to Synod, not seeking endorsement)

24-4 (Comm. from Mr. Pockras to GLGP: Hospital Chaplaincy Update)

24-5 (Comm. from Mr. Rhoda, submitted after the deadline)

24-6 (Sycamore Petition to Synod, submitted after the deadline)

24-7 (Comm. from Mr. Manring, submitted after the deadline)

Commission Reports

Ad Interim (AIC) Report + Minutes

Committee Reports

Candidates and Credentials

~ ~ ~ John Punt: Church History Paper + Committee Review

~ ~ ~ John Punt: Bible Exam Results (Pass with Distinction)

Covfamikoi

Finance

Forgiveness Evaluation (Not Reporting)

Hetherton Visitation

Membership

Southfield Visitation

SWORP Visitation

Verdict Rationale (To AIC)

Boards, Representatives, etc.

US Army Chaplaincy Report (Fearing)

Covenanter Young Peoples Union (CYPU)

~ ~ ~ Existing GLGP CPP (Adopted Oct. 2022)

~ ~ ~ Proposed Revision to GLGP CPP (Changes in Bold)

~ ~ ~ Revised GLGP CPP (If Adopted)

Geneva College Board of Corporators

Home Mission Board

Inter-Church Liaison

Treasurer

Congregational/TGB Reports

Orlando upd. 2/14/24

Sparta

2023 Fall Mtg @ Sycamore RPC

A K — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 19:49:17 GMT

The GLGP is scheduled to hold its annual fall meeting at Sycamore RPC in Kokomo, IN on Friday October 6, 2023 from 1-6 p.m.

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/AEfAcWjz1MtnYi5x9

Clerk's Report (posted 9.19.23)

Proposed Agenda (posted 9.19.23)

Communications

GLG 23-26 (Appeal to GLGP: Manring v. Southside ~ Notice of Appeal + Appeal)

GLG 23-27 (Complaint to GLGP: Manring v. Southside)

RPCSI Pertinent Docs for Manring Appeal + Complaint

GLG 23-29 ~ Please disregard! 23-29 is a duplicate of 23-20. Cf. June '23 Mtg.

GLG 23-30 (Letter to GLGP from J. Schwartz + S. Rhoda re: First RPC-GR Funds)

GLG 23-31 (Request from C. Scott to dismiss credentials + Letter from FCC-USA)

GLG 23-32 (C. Samul's credentials, sent from Pacific Coast Presbytery)

GLG 23-33 (RPCL Petition: perm. to appoint J. Sturm mod. in A. Niess' absence)

Committee Report(s)

Borg Resolution Comte Report

Finance Comte Report

Hetherton Visitation Comte Report

Ad Interim Commission

AIC Meeting Minutes (7.31.23)

AIC Meeting Minutes (9.4.23)

AIC Proposed Appeals Process (10/6/23)

2023 Meeting at Synod (Marion & Lafayette)

A K — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 17:46:26 GMT

In connection with this year's RPCNA Synod meeting in Marion, IN, the GLGP is scheduled to meet on the IWU campus on Tuesday 6/20 from 1:15-2:15 p.m. (location TBA), and at the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Lafayette on 6/23 from 3:30-5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and then the ordination of Jonathan Sturm, starting at 7:00 p.m.

Clerk's Report

Proposed Agenda

2023 Report to Synod

RPCL Registration Link (Fri 6/23): https://forms.gle/ccsmqBFHKAA83YPT6

Communications

GLG 23-14 (Complaint to Synod: Kuehner v. GLGP) Transm'd w/o End.
GLG 23-15 (Complaint to Synod: Allison v. GLGP) Returned: Out of Order
AIC Response
GLG 23-16 (Complaint to GLGP: Allison v. Southfield) Hearing 6/23
GLG 23-17 (Complaint to GLGP: Allison v. Southfield) Hearing 6/23
GLG 23-18 (Comm. to AIC: Southfield Re: GLG 23-16/17) Received by AIC
Appendix 1 Appendix 2
GLG 23-19 (Petition to GLGP: J. Hart ~ standing FinCom) Slotted 6/20
GLG 23-20 (Petition to GLGP: B. Dage ~ Hetherton vis. comte) Comte App'd
GLG 23-21 (Petition to Synod: Orlando ~ RPWA lawsuit) Transm'd w/o End.
GLG 23-22 (Complaint to Synod: Allison v. GLGP) Transm'd w/o End.
GLG 23-23 (Complaint to Synod: Allison v. GLGP) Transm'd w/o End.
GLG 23-24 (Complaint to Synod: Enas v. GLGP) Transm'd w/o End.
GLG 23-25 (Comm. to GLGP: MWP ~ K. Borg) Received by Clerk
GLG 23-26A (Notice of Appeal to GLGP: Manring v. Southside) Past Deadline: Sent to AIC
GLG 23-27 (Complaint to GLGP: Manring v. Southside) Past Deadline: Sent to AIC

GLG 23-28 (Comm. to GLGP: IRPC Notice of Disaffiliation)

Minutes

Ad Interim Commission 3/27/23
Ad Interim Commission 4/24/23
Ad Interim Commission 5/15/23
Ad Interim Commission 6/5/23
Sturm Exam Commission 5/25/23

Reports

AIC Report
C&CC Report

Spring 2023 Meeting (Southside)

Andrew Imeson — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 21:59:11 GMT

Presbytery meets on March 2-4, 2023 at Southside Reformed Presbyterian Church (6969 S. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46217), starting at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday March 2, and adjourning (tentatively) at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.

The online Registration Form and Delegate Certification Questionnaire are presently live, along with the following documents for download.

2023 Expense Reimbursement Form

Omnibus (All Docs as of 2/22/23)

Clerk's Reports (incl. Proposed Agenda)

Updated Clerk's Report

Retiring Moderator's Address (N. Eshelman ~ Ps. 80)

COMMUNICATIONS

GLG 22-22 (Enas et al Complaint to Synod v. GLGP re: Recording)

GLG 22-23 (Enas Complaint to Synod v. GLGP re: CCRPC Comm.)

GLG 23-1 (Borg Complaint v. IRPC Session re: Olivetti Communion)

GLG 23-2 (Anderson Complaint v. IRPC Session re: Olivetti Communion)

GLG 23-3A (Borg Charges v. IRPC Session re: Olivetti Communion) Orig. 1/9/23

GLG 23-3B (Borg Charges v. IRPC Session re: Olivetti Communion) Upd. 1/20/23

GLG 23-4 (Update from Synod's Olivetti Commission re: Olivetti Communion)

GLG 23-5 (Allison Complaint v. Southfield Session re: Scheduling of Trial)

GLG 23-6 (Faris request for credentials ~ Zionsville Fellowship Church)

GLG 23-7A (J. Smith Complaint v. IRPC Session re: Perrin sermon illustration)

GLG 23-7B (J. Smith ~ complaint withdrawn)

GLG 23-8 (K. Evans Letter re: Faris email re: Olivetti Communion)

GLG 23-9 (Odom Petition re: IRPC) Final Version

GLG 23-10A (First Perrin Letter re: IRPC) Post-Omnibus

GLG 23-10B (Second Perrin Letter re: IRPC) Post-Omnibus

GLG 23-11A (First Borg Letter re: PPP) Post-Omnibus

GLG 23-11B (Second Borg Letter re: PPP) Post-Omnibus

GLG 23-12 (Borg Withdrawal of 23-1, 23-3) Post-Omnibus

GLG 23-13 (Knodel Resignation as Inter-Church Liaison) Ref'd to AIC

COMMISSION REPORTS

Ad Interim Commission Report + Minutes

Atlanta Judicial Commission Minutes

MISC REPORTS

Candidates & Credentials Comte (Upd. 2/24/23)

C&CC Student Papers

Internet Maintenance Comte

Membership Comte (Upd. 2/22/23, Post-Omnibus)

Treasurer's Report

IRPC Resolution Comte

CYPU Board

Covfamikoi Comte

Home Mission Board Rep.

Geneva College B.O.C. Rep.

Chaplain Ross Fearing

CONGREGATIONAL/TGB REPORTS

Hetherton (No Report Submitted)

Immanuel (No Report Submitted)

Selma (No Report Submitted)

Southfield

Southside Indianapolis

SWORP (Post-Omnibus)

COMMITTEES OF THE DAY

Business Committee (of the Day) [BUSCOM]

Nominating Committee

Finance Committee

Fall 2022 Meeting (Columbus)

Andrew Imeson — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 21:44:03 GMT

Presbytery meets on October 7-8th, 2022 at Columbus Reformed Presbyterian Church (registration form)

Omnibus

Clerk's Report
Proposed Agenda

2022 Meeting at Synod

Andrew Imeson — Thu, 12 May 2022 01:36:55 GMT

Presbytery meets during (Tuesday 1:15-2:15PM) and after (Friday ~12:30-2:45PM) the Synod meeting June 21-24 at Indiana Wesleyan University (Marion, IN)