| Scope and Content | Files of the South Central Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren, including congregational correspondence with the District Office and church histories: Anderson - FIle #1 of 2 1976-1985 - CONFIDENTIAL - primarily correspondence with district office (Carroll Petry) including but not limited to; postcard of Anderson Church, 1985 service of celebration of interim pastoral experience by the Anderson and Liberty Mills Churches of the Brethren, Anderson congregational survey, interim pastor Opal Pence Nees (1985), pastoral issues and concerns, newsletters, debt free Sunday and 10th anniversary, Church directory (1978), constitution and by laws (1976). Anderson, Folder #2 - CONFIDENTIAL -primarily correspondence with district minister including but not limited to; time and talent survey, Pastor Ronald Wine correspondence, Ruby Rhoades promotes "Messenger," Ron WIne's pastoral letters to congregation and to Kaydo Petry, Anderson's mailing list with names and addresses (1975), newspaper article regarding the installation of Ron WIne, pastoral contract agreement, a tribute by Carroll Petry to his uncle and aunt (Pastor Elden Petry and Ruth Petry, Anderson), pictorial church directory, correspondence regarding the licensing of ministers, congregational profile (1974), memorials donated by members at Anderson, dedication Sunday schedule (1974), corner stone laying ceremony, publication of "Salt," pastoral salary considerations. Arcadia 1971-1992 - and Arcadia/Windfall Yoked Fellowship - CONFIDENTIAL - primarily correspondence with District Minister(Carroll Petry) including but not limited to; pastoral searches, pastoral issues, pastoral change reports, pastoral/congregational agreements (1991, 1983), newsletters, bulletin and program preparations for the installation of Pastor Glen Jones, pastors profile, congregational profile (1987), special bulletins and programs, questionnaire on baptism and church membership, annual review of agreements between pastor and congregation, proposed budget (1977), Arcadia/Windfall yoked fellowship pastoral/congregational agreement (1976), Arcadia Sale of items (1975), grant and promissory note, history of the Arcadia Church of the Brethren, pastor and congregation agreement Arcadia/Windfall Yoked Fellowship (1972), calling of Brother Robert Higgins, Beech Grove (Grandview) - 1972-1989 - CONFIDENTIAL - primarily correspondence with District Minister(Carroll Petry) including but not limited to; pastoral change reports, congregational profile(1987, 1980), resignation of Pastor Guy Studebaker, licensing of Earl Coates, pastoral/congregational agreements, church inspection report, church officers (1982-1983), church calendar/news/announcements, Homecoming and Rally Day 15 November 1981, pastor's profiles, resignation of Pastor Samuel Garber, invitation for special series, "Stress and Strength in the Christian Family," treasurer's report, pastoral and congregational concerns, Beech Grove 1878-1978 pictorial directory, loan (1977), SALT mailing lists, questions on minister evaluation, history of BEech Grove Church of the Brethren as celebrated in her Centennial 1878-1978. Bachelor Run - 1972-1992 - CONFIDENTIAL- primarily correspondence with District Minister(Carroll Petry) including but not limited to; pastoral change report (1992), installation of Pastor Victor Bendsen, updates of progress made by the ministerial committee, church calendars, newsletters, installation of Pastor Greg Bulawa (1987), pastoral/congregational agreement (1987), congregational profile (1986), resignation of Pastor John Mishler and Naomi Mishler (1986), proposed budget 1986, pictorial directory, newspaper article (Kris Sibbitt, daugher of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Sibbitt), pastoral/congregational agreement (1981), installation of Pastor John Mishler (1981), questionnaire on baptism and church membership, additional pastors and agreements (Mark Melton 1976-1978, Samuel Keller 1972-1975, David McCracken 1969-1972), congregational profile (1978), proposed budgets 1974 and 1975, budget worksheet, Financial Report 1973, Annual Home-Coming Celebration 28 October 1973, Carroll Petry to Ministry Commission Members titled, "The Situation at Bachelor Run," 1 November 1972. Christ Our Shepherd - Folder #1 of 2 - 1991-1993 - CONFIDENTIAL - primarily correspondence with District Minister(Carroll Petry) including but not limited to; celebration of ministry of Wendell Bohrer and Joan Bohrer (1958-1994), financial highlights (1993), Background and Historical Review of congregation (as of 1993 Christ Our Shepherd was the newest congregation in the district, chartered as a congregation in the fall of 1992), attendance summary 1992, stewardship enlistment report, attendance reports, financial concerns, newsletters, special bulletins, dedication service May 1992 of Christ Our Shepherd COB, historical timeline, 1992 concerns, loan record, zoning appeals, 1991 Pastor Wendell Bohrer correspondence. Christ Our Shepherd - Folder #2 of 2 - 1985-1990 - CONFIDENTIAL - primarily correspondence with District Minister(Carroll Petry) including but not limited to; newspaper article about Wendell Bohrer and Joan Bohrer, "Couple 'planting' new church," 1987, Greenwood Project reports, warranty deed, real estate mortgage with South/Central District of Indiana, Inc. as Mortgagor, brochure, "Care for my Sheep," Indianapolis Greenwood Project, architectural rendering of area. Clear Creek - closure 10 September 1982 - CONFIDENTIAL - primarily correspondence with District Minister(Carroll Petry) including but not limited to; book members of Clear Creek Church of the Brethren (28 members), assistance in transfer of membership, order of service for the closing of Clear Creek Church, 11 October 1981 Council Meeting, membership list. Eel River - 1967 thru 1991 - CONFIDENTIAL - primarily correspondence with District Minister(Carroll Petry) including but not limited to; pictorial directory with John Whitcraft as Pastor, Sesquicentennial Anniversary booklet (1838-1988), pastoral change report, installation of Jane Flora as pastor (1987 bulletin), (1968). Hickory Grove - 1970-1987 - CONFIDENTIAL - primarily correspondence with District Minister(Carroll Petry) including but not limited to; pastoral change report (1987), pastoral resignation materials, pastoral/congregational agreement (1984), licensing of Tom Turner, Steve Stone's Pastor's Report (1984), Steve Stone's goals for Hickory Grove, pastoral/congregational agreement (1982), congregational profile (1981), Field Education Application with Bethany Theological Seminary (1980), correspondence regarding possible pastoral candidates and interim candidates, church loan application (1979), Pastor Eldon Krider correspondence and congregational agreement, Eldon Krider's pastoral report (1977), SALT mailing list (1975), 1973 vote against yoking with Bethel Center, Hickory Grove celebrates 100th anniversary (1872-1972), letter from L. W. Shultz (1972), Phyllis Carter (1971), Ralph Johnson (1970).
Howard - CONFIDENTIAL - primarily correspondence with District Minister(Carroll Petry) including but not limited to; sale of Howard Church property and documents related to closing (1994 correspondence), resolutions to sell (1993), vote for disbandament (1993) with attendance running from 5 - 10 people on a good or special sunday and there are no young people who attend for it to have a promising future, Mattie Cunningham Dolby historical record with her parents being devout members of the Howard Church of the Brethren, history of the Cunningham and Reed family, Centennial celebration 21 September 1986, EFSM Congregational Exit Portrayal (1986), congregational portrayal (circa 1983), Education for a Shared Ministry materials, special bulletins, history of the Howard Church of the Brethren in Indiana (1980), notes from Pastor, congregational and pastoral correspondence. Huntington City - 1969-1990 - CONFIDENTIAL - primarily correspondence with District Minister(Carroll Petry) including but not limited to; program in honor of cancellation of indebtedness on church building with Pastor Richard Wenger (1980), pictorial directory with Pastor Terry Shumaker (circa 1984), constitution and bylaws and job descriptions (1979). Kokomo - 1971-1994 - CONFIDENTIAL - primarily correspondence with District Minister(Carroll Petry) including but not limited to; pastoral change report (1995), pastoral/congregational agreement (1992), special bulletins, congregational profile (1988), pastoral change report (1989), Congregational Business Meeting (1988), Church Board Meeting (1988), newsletters, evaluative interviews, resolution on disarmament (1977), reflections on hiring an interim pastor (1988), congregational business meeting 1987, pastor's report (1983), study committee report for additional staffing, long range planning committee report (1983), budget (1976), Goals Committee Report including early history, pastor/congregation agreements (1975), Pastor Randy Yoder correspondence, correspondence with Pius GIbble, correspondence with "Hoosiers for Peace," questions on minister evaluation. Lafayette - 1971-1995 - CONFIDENTIAL - primarily correspondence with District Ministers, Carroll Petry and Ron and Harriet Finney, including but not limited to; pastoral and congregational concerns, annual report 1992, dedication of Lafayette Church of the Brethren and Sunrise Child Care Center, conflict resolution, victim-offender program initiated by Pastor Michael Morrow (1989), report of congregational study committee (circa 1990), reconciliation center, annual report 1988, newsletters, annual report 1987, results from the Expressions of Faith Project (1987), resignation of Pastor Herman Kauffman (1987), annual reports (1986, 1985), pastor's report 1980, church brochures, resignation of Pastor Ken Wenger (1978), spiritual growth of membership, reports, 1971 membership directory. Liberty Mills - 1971-1989 - CONFIDENTIAL - primarily correspondence with District Minister(Carroll Petry) including but not limited to; materials related to pastoral searches, newsletters, resignation of Pastor Opal Nees (1989), special bulletins, pictorial directory, church-pastor relations evaluation, proposed budget 1981, pastoral-congregational agreement (1976) Opal Pence Nees, resignation of Pastor Glen Campbell and Betty Campbell (1975), constitution and bylaws, Dale Kelsey licensed minister, Golden Wedding Anniversary of Harlan Brooks and Ruth Forney Brooks and Silver Wedding Anniversary of Glen and Betty Brooks Campbell (1973), questions on minister evaluation. One copy of Opal Nees' History of the Liberty Mills Church of the Brethren will be placed in IS, Brethren Fiing Cabinet, SCIND - Liberty Mills Locust Grove - 1971-1995 - CONFIDENTIAL - primarily correspondence with District Ministers(Carroll Petry and Ron and Harriet Finney) including but not limited to;pastoral change report (1995), special bulletins, ordination of Pastor Mark Baliles (1990), historical review of Locust Grove (1993), Church and Sunday School Officers and Board members for 1988, church's reflections on District giving (1987), concerns regarding the Human Sexuality paper (1983), congregational profile (1982), resignation of Pastor Joseph Moore (1982), financial reports (1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1976), plan of church organization (circa 1980), questionnaire of baptism and church membership, relationship with Bethany Seminary (1978), New Testament doctrine, "If I Were the Devil," by Paul Harvey, pastoral report, "Where Church of the Brethren Money Goes," electon of Church and Sunday School officers for 1975-1976, petition to the conference of the South/Central District of Indiana (1974), tornado fund (1974), pastor and congregation agreements (1973) with Howard Breneman, pastor, dissolution of the yoke between Locust Grove and Nettle Creek (1973) and Nettle Creek is free to look for their own pastor, ministerial licensing applications, questions on minister evaluation. Logansport - (folder #1 of 2) - 1974 - September 1991 - CONFIDENTIAL - primarily correspondence with District Minister including but not limited to; newspaper articles, one article features Lois Eis and Merle Crowe preparing a comforter for knotting as part of the COB Women's Fellowship group (1991), another article is titled, "Local Church Helps Hurricane Hugo Victims" (1989), church constitution (1987), Pastor Appreciation Day for Pastor Dave Eis and Lois, special newsletters, pastor and spouse seminars and advanced pastoral seminar, congregational profile (1983), real estate transfer (1983) and deed, goals and progress report (1979-1981), Joe Detrick and Nonie Detrick Pastor Appreciation Day (1982), report on congregational goals discovery plan (1979), questionnaire on baptism and church membership (1979), request regarding sale of parsonage and lots (1978), housing allowance vs. parsonage, newspaper articles in envelope, pastoral and congregational concerns, pictorial directory. Logansport - (folder #2 of 2) - 1969-1973 - CONFIDENTIAL - primarily correspondence with District Minister including but not limited to; special bulletins, dedication service for the Logansport Church of the Brethren (1971), financial picture (1970), application for church loan and/or capital gift grant, site exchange proposal, proposed constitution, notes on proposed contract with School Board (1968) regarding site exchange, church relocation site report, contract, tasks and goals for the church, timeline of significant achievements (1961-1968), proposed budget (1969-1970), statement of Middle Indiana Ministry Commission regarding Logansport Congregation (1966), contracts for sale of real estate, specifications for the erection and completion of a new church building.
Loon Creek -1971-1995 - CONFIDENTIAL - primarily correspondence with District Minister including but not limited to; pastoral and congregational concerns, children's education program (CYC) - Confidential, history and description of congregation, projected budgets, organizational chart, pastoral and congregational agreements. Lower Deer Creek 1970-1989 - CONFIDENTIAL - primarily correspondence with District Minister including but not limited to; renewal agreements for pastors and congregations (1995), Pastor Opal Reiff's Statistical Reports (1993, 1992, 1991, 1990), historical review, various newsletters and bulletins, Church Board Minutes, study of pastor-church relationship (1991), Treasurer's reports, "Following Jesus, Lessons for Younger Christians on What It Means to e Christian," various Board Meetings, 1990 Pastor Evaluation, various Council Meetings, membership class materials, 1989 pastor evaluation, constitution and bylaws. Manchester Church of the Brethren - 1971-1979 - CONFIDENTIAL - primarily correspondence with district office (Carroll Petry) regarding including but not limited to; ministerial licensing and ordination decisions, church renovation plans, reports, minutes of congregational business meetings, newspaper articles, Joan Deeter travels for peace, employment concerns, budgets, analysis of giving, report on group meetings in homes regarding the life and ministry of the congregation. Manchester Church of the Brethren - 1980-1990 - CONFIDENTIAL.- correspondence, reports, church directories. Manchester Church of the Brethren Search Committee - 1984-1988 - CONFIDENTIAL. Manchester Church of the Brethren Organizational Task Force 1985-1986. Marion Church of the Brethren 1970 - 1993 - CONFIDENTIAL - Correspondence with District Office, primarily Carroll Petry, including but not limited to; personnel issues, ordination decisions, newsletters, congregational profile, pastoral position description, Marion Task Force Minutes, sex offenders, budgets, pastoral/congregational agreement, pastoral change reports, internal conflicts, construction ideas, newspaper articles, organization/function and constitution, a church building site for re-location of the Marion Church of the Brethren, study of the Marion, Indiana vicinity (report of the division of research and planning Indiana council of churches, 1967). Muncie Church of the Brethren - Ron Finney, 1997 - Memo - "On September 6, 1997 at District Conference the closure of the Muncie Church of the Brethren was affirmed. Nettle Creek - 1971-1992 - CONFIDENTIAL - including but not limited to; correspondence primarily with Kaydo Petry, pastoral and congregational issues, church history (1820-1970), offering profile 1991-1992, newsletters, newspaper articles, cemetery controversy (1975), 150th anniversary of Nettle Creek Church of the Brethren, Hagerstown, Indiana (1820-1970), church constitution. Northview Church of the Brethren - 1971 - 1989 - CONFIDENTIAL - correspondence with Church of the Brethren officials and primarily with Carroll Petry, including but not limited to; pastoral issues, proposal for a church extension project 1983, constitution and bylaws 1980, loan agreement for building and remodeling (1981), church directory, demographics (1977), biblical/theological basis for Northview's mission and ministry, listening session with the executive committee (1974), board meeting minutes (1976), pastor's report (1975), organization development, questions on minister evaluation, 70th anniversary homecoming celebration (1971). Peru Church of the Brethren - 1971-1993 - CONFIDENTIAL - correspondence primarily with Carroll Petry and other materials dealing with issues such as; pastoral changes, pastoral installation, "Helping Hands Ministry," newsletters, personnel and pastoral issues, bulletins, pastoral/congregational agreements, interview with executive and search committee, National and World Councils of Churches membership question, hell and salvation, Shantilal Bhagat, parsonages within the COB, preamble and constitution, licensed ministers, proposed budgets, dedication of Peru Church of the Brethren, Sunday and Worship attendance and offering, church directory (1966 and 1978). Harriet Finney was also District Executive during this time (1994). Pipe Creek and Guernsey Churches of the Brethren - 1966-1997 - CONFIDENTIAL - correspondence primarily with Carroll Petry (District Minister/District Executive regarding; pastoral issues, pastoral change reports, pastoral installations, newsletters, Executive Committee Minutes (1990) in which the merger of Guernsey and Pipe Creek was discussed, organization and function of the Monticello Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren, faith statement and beliefs, bulletins, 125th anniversary of the Monticello Pike Creek Church of the Brethren (1859 - 1984), church directory, dedication of newly remodeled fellowship hall, joint meetings of the Executive Boards of the Pike Creek and Guernsey churches (1979), pastoral/congregational agreement (1976), newspaper article, "Killer Tornado Ravages Monticello" (3 April 1974). "History of the Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren 1852 - 1986." Pittsburg Church of the Brethren - 1972-1991 - CONFIDENTIAL - correspondence, primarily with Carroll Petry (District Minister/District Executive including but not limited to; ordination service, 50th anniversary on 17 September 1989, anniversary celebration and history, 1983 history, life deacon Charles Lybrook and Rose May Lybrook, pastoral resignations, newspaper article about artist-peaceworker Jeri Seese-Green, job description (1981). Richmond Church of the Brethren and Richmond/Four Mile Yoked Parish - 1971-1989 - CONFIDENTIAL - correspondence, primarily with Carroll Petry (District Minister/District Executive including but not limited to; 20th anniversary of yoked parish (1968-1988), Pastor's Report (1988), pastoral/congregational agreements, installation service of female pastor (1987), pastoral searches at Richmond and Four Mile, congregational profiles, COMA Meeting (1986), Adventure in Mission (AIM), Ernie Barr's leadership as Adventure in Mission District Coordinator (1968), licensing, 1982 report on Richmond/Four Mile, Mission '80s Self-Allocation report, Steve Stone's Pastor's Report (1980), challenges of this yoked parish, newspaper article on the experience of Carol Kettering (East Petersburg Church of the Brethren, PA and student at Earlham College), questionnaire on baptism and church membership, perspectives on being Brethren, Four Mile history, organization and staff directory for Richmond (1976,1979), pre-ordination interview questionnaire, Richmond-Four Mile Church Retreat schedule (1978), "The Yoked-Parish Reporter," Vol. 1 No. 1 January 1978, Richmond Church's 50th anniversary observed with church history, pastoral replacement (1977), Victor Bendsen Pastor's Report (1977), church building for sale, South Section Ministers' Meeting (1976), 165th anniversary at Four Mile, vision for the future of Richmond and Four Mile (1974), Christempathy Choir, pastoral/congregational worksheet (1973), pastoral and congregational concerns. Rossville Church of the Brethren - 1971-1995 - CONFIDENTIAL - correspondence, primarily with District Executives including but not limited to; pastoral change reports, recommendations for ordination, renewal agreement for pastors and congregations, historical review of Rossville (1993), discussion about helping Marion Church and Christ Our Shepherd, "The Disciple" newsletters, the Bennet Bequest, financial reflections, ordination service for Allen Weldy, congregational profile, 75th anniversary and historical overview (1906-1981),church directory 1977, Community Analysis of Rossville, tornado damage, installation of Ralph Johnson and Frances Johnson (1973), congregational concerns, pastor's profiles, church directory (1987). Salamonie Church of the Brethren - 1970-1992 - CONFIDENTIAL - correspondence between the SCIND District Office and Salamonie including but not limited to; interim pastor, installation of pastor, church newsletter, Constitution and By-Laws, Job Descriptions, church directory (very damaged). South Whitley Church of the Brethren - 1970-1992 - CONFIDENTIAL - correspondence between the SCIND District Office and South Whitley including but not limited to; "Celebrating 70 Years of Love Through Worship" (church directory), ordination of Sam Matthews, call of Vernon Stinebaugh as pastor (1976) and loving resignation of Vernon Stinebaugh (1986), congregational organization and polity, constitution, hiring of Brent Zumbrun as pastor (1973/1974), church history written for Sunday, September 11, 1960. Sweetser Church of the Brethren - - CONFIDENTIAL - correspondence between the SCIND District Office including but not limited to membership materials with addresses of membership and letters of transfer, many to the Marion Church of the Brethren, when Sweetser was closed (circa 1973), reports focusing on the dissolution of the Sweetser congregation, approval of the sale of the Sweetser property by the South/Central District Board, contract for sale of real estate, contract assignment, warranty deed, insurance papers, etc. related to sale, official closing document as of 14 September 1974, discussion related to the disorganization of Sweetser, history of the Sweetser Congregation, 193 memo from the District Ministry Commission presenting a rundown of churches looking for pastors, 1972 Sweetser Church Board Retreat Report, Ministry Commission Minutes (1960), specification for the erection of the first unit of the Sweetser COB, dedication day services (1960), proposed budgets (1969-1971).
Wabash Church of the Brethren - 1970-1985 - CONFIDENTIAL - correspondence between the SCIND District Office including but not limited to; circular advertising Wabash COB with Fred Cline as Pastor, positive Exit Interview with the Ellers (1982), 1981 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes discussing the pastoral and church program, 1980 situation at Wabash Church, program objectives for 1980, steeple dedication (1979), circular advertising Wabash as a "Good Neighbor Church," last payment of indebtedness celebrated (1978) with Carroll Petry and Robert Neff, newspaper articles, Phyllis Carter is Pastor (1978), Phyllis Carter resigns to continue education at Bethany Seminary (1978), 1976 conversation between Phyllis, Dennis and Kaydo in which plans are made for the future, church publications practically destroyed by previous moisture, history of Wabash Church, program for dedication of the Wabash Church of the Brethren (1960), congregational profile. West Eel River Church of the Brethren - West Eel River was once linked with Eel River - CONFIDENTIAL records 1972-1994 - correspondence between the SCIND District Office including but not limited to; pastoral change report, pastoral/congregational agreements, newsletters, pastoral installations, congregational profiles (1986?), pastoral profiles, questionnaire on baptism and churh membership, special bulletins, calendar of events, Eel River (yoked parish) with West Eel RIver congregational profile (1976), pastoral concerns and conversation about yoked parish (1976) (1973), dedication of West Eel River Church of the Brethren (1976), West Eel River Church Homecoming (1975), pastoral considerations. District Minister position description. Carroll Petry's personal letter to Rev. E. Paul Weaver - CONFIDENTIAL. Minutes of the Mission-Ministerial Board of the Middle District of Indiana Church of the Brethren (1939), including report of the Mexico Welfare Home (orphanage) and Old Folks Home. |
