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STAFF Administrator Certified Church Administrator Elder Linda Smith Phone 757-397-7063 Ext: 311 linda@pcusa-peva.org Linda works with the General Presbyter, Stated Clerk, Resource Center Clerk and Business Manager. She can answer your questions about Commission on Ministry, Commission on Preparation for Ministry, Vision Implementation Council (VIC), Communications, Care and Support, Interim Pastors, Congregational Transformation and administrative concerns. Linda also oversees the daily operation of the PEVA office. She is very close friends with PEVA's "Church Lady," making sure that everyone throughout our presbytery knows about workshops, concerts and other events to which all are welcome. She helps spread lots of Good News! She is the friendly voice from 10-3 that answers the phone at the Presbytery Office. Administrative Assistant / Hunger Action Enabler Certified Church Administrator Elder Jessica A. Fitzgerald Phone 757-397-7063 Ext: 308 jessica@pcusa-peva.org Jessica works with the Administrator, Business Manager, Resource Center Clerk, Mission Facilitator. She provides a variety of clerical support services and computer technical support. She can answer your questions about Mission Giving contributions and Missionary Project codes, Church giving and other administrative concerns. She can answer your questions about several Ministry Teams and Committees such as the Youth Ministry, Makemie Woods, Campus Ministry. The Hunger Action Enabler works with ministries related to hunger, peacemaking, disaster assistance issues and hunger related causes as well as the presbytery's Cents-Ability program. Congregational Mission Partnerships, International Partnership Committee, Hunger Committee, Peacemaking Committee, Self-Development of People Work Group, Communications Work Group, Disaster Assistance, Presbyterian Women and the Eastern Virginia Black Caucus Chapter. The Hunger Action Enabler works with ministries related to hunger, peacemaking, disaster assistance issues and hunger related causes as well as the presbytery's Cents-Ability program. She is the other friendly voice from 10-3 that answers the phone at the Presbytery Office. Business Manager Elder David Carney Phone 757-397-7063 Ext: 305 david@pcusa-peva.org David is responsible for Presbytery's accounting and finances which includes processing payment vouchers and accounts payable, classify and record revenue from various sources including mission giving, gifts, and restricted funds, including any capital fund campaigns, process payroll for PEVA’s staff; filing quarterly payroll, withholding taxes, both federal and state; prepare annual forms: W-2, W-3, 1096, and 1099. Reconcile monthly bank accounts. Coordinate the annual budget process, including the distribution of budget requests forms, as directed by the General Presbyter. He can answer your questions about Mission Giving contributions and Missionary Project codes as well as other accounting inquiries. He serves as primary staff for the Stewardship Ministry Team. Campus Minster, UPM/ODU The Rev. Linda Rainey Phone: 757-961-0892 lrainey@cox.net Linda is the Campus Minister at Old Dominion University. She coordinates and administers the Presbyterian Campus Ministry program at ODU. Linda also staffs the Campus Ministry Committee and leads student Bible study. Linda provides and creates activities for Presbyterian students and other students that are interested in the Presbyterian Campus Ministry fellowship and provides pastoral care for students and faculty. Please visit the UPM website www.upm-peva.org In addition Linda is providing leadership and coordinating the group of youth and adult advisors within PEVA that will be attending the Youth Triennium. She is also networking with the Youth Directors and Youth leaders in the local congregations. Linda works directly with the Campus Ministry Committee. Director, Makemie Woods Camp and Conference Center The Rev. Michelle "Mike" Burcher Phone: 1-800-566-1496 mike@makwoods.org Mike Coordinates the mission effort at the Presbytery's Camp Makemie Woods Camp and Conference Center. Mike provided leadership and oversees the programs, staff, and operations of Makemie Woods. Mike works directly with the Makemie Woods Committee. She also provides leadership for PEVA wide youth retreats. Please visit the camp webpage www.makwoods.org or call 1-800-566-1496. General Presbyter The Rev. Dr. J. Richard Short Phone 757-397-7063 Ext: 303 richard@pcusa-peva.org Responsible for leading the presbytery in fulfilling its vision of Healthy Growing Congregations Working Together, and its goal to Equip congregations to make and grow disciples of Jesus Christ. Provides spiritual support and counsel to congregations, sessions, clergy, and other church professionals within the Presbytery. Richard also provides Leadership for the Healthy Growing Church Initiative. He particularly works with The Vision Implementation Council, The Committee on Ministry (which works with churches and ministers in transition, mediation and reconciliation, triennial visits, and examinations, The Committee on Preparation for Ministry (which works with candidates and inquirers, The Congregational Transformation Team, The Stewardship Ministry Team and The Personnel Team. Office Manager, Makemie Woods Karen Broughman Phone: 1-800-566-1496 makwoods@makwoods.org Karen has worked for the Presbytery for since 1991,and has been the MW Office Manager since 1998.She can answer your questions about using the retreat facilities, as well as the summer program. Karen also serves as the registrar for Presbytery's Youth Events, NBPC Youth Retreat ,The summer camp program at Makemie Woods Camp and Conference Center. PEVA/CPK Mission Facilitator Elder Etienne Bote-Tshiek Phone 757-397-7063 Ext: 306 tshiek@pcusa-peva.org Bote-Tshiek is PEVA's missionary from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Bote-Tshiek would be delighted to speak to your congregation about the joint mission efforts taking place in the Presbyterian Church in the Congo. Tshiek directly works with the International Congo Partnership Committee . Program Director, Makemie Woods Sherri Egerton Phone: 1-800-566-1496 sherri@makwoods.org Sherri oversees the programs and out door actives of Makemie Woods in conjunction with Camp Director. She also provides leadership for PEVA Wide youth retreats. She directly works with the Makemie Woods Committee. Resource Center Clerk Jessica Gaines Phone 757-397-7063 Ext: 313 The Resource Center Clerk is a temporary hourly position on the staff of the Presbytery of Eastern Virginia. Jessica is responsible for checking resources in and out of the Request Manager system and shelving all returned resources as well as maintaining the order and tidiness of resources in the Resource Center area. She will also, quarterly, queue overdue notices from the Request Manager system so that the administrative staff can print and mail them. Resource Center Director Vacant Phone 757-397-7063 Ext: 313 The Presbytery of Eastern Virginia is privileged to have one of the largest resource centers in the denomination. You can find books, videos, DVDs and other resources for your church education program. PEVA can provide Christian Education training, mentorship for latity, church educators and clergy in relation to congregations they serve. PEVA is open to suggestions for new and exciting resources to add to the library. The Resource Center Director directly works with the Resource Center Committee. Stated Clerk Elder Donald F. Bickhart Phone 757-397-7063 Ext: 310 donald@pcusa-peva.org When it comes to interpreting the Book of Order, Don can find the answer. Don serves as staff support to the Church Order Team, Committee on Ministry, Permanent Judicial Commission and helps coordinate meetings of Presbytery in conjunction with the Vision Implementation Council. He maintains the rolls of ministers and certified educators in the Presbytery and keeps records of all proceeding of PEVA. He is an elected official of the Presbytery required by the Constitution and is directly responsible for carrying out ecclesiastical functions, i.e., Book of Order responsibilities.