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Presbyterian Church in America
Office of the Stated Clerk
1700 North Brown Road, Suite 105, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Phone 678-825-1000 Fax 678-825-1001 Email: ac@pcanet.org
MINISTERIAL DATA FORM
PART I -- BASIC DATA
(Please type or print)
1. FULL NAME Mark Anthony Horne DATE COMPLETED 04/26/2015___
2. HOME ADDRESS 121 Woodland Way__ TELEPHONE (864) 391-
1780___
CITY Abbeville STATE SC ZIP 29108-8803_
3. ORDINATION: Date November 3, 2002 - 10:00 AM By Calvary Presbytery / Norris Hill, PCA .
(Presbytery / Church)
4. CURRENT MEMBERSHIP Smyrna, PCA, 32 Smyrna Rd. Newberry, SC
29108____________________ .
5. EDUCATION: Name of Each Institution Attended Degree Yr. Grad.
(a) College: Erskine College – PO Box 338, Due West, SC 29639 BA – Chemistry Spring, 1996
(b) Seminary: Erskine Theological Seminary – PO Box 668, Due West, SC 29639 M.Div. Summer, 2002
(c) Graduate Training: SC Department of Education – PACE SC Teacher Certification
(d) Other Professional School:
(e) Special Training: Leadership Training and Team Training – Milliken & Co.
6. EXPERIENCE: (Please list in order since Ordination) Month & Year
Church or Field City & State Presbytery Begun Terminated
Norris Hill Church, PCA Anderson, South Carolina Calvary August, 2001 June 2013.
__Smyrna, PCA Newberry, South Carolina Calvary August, 2013 May
2015 .
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Other Experience -- Professional, Business or other -- that contributes to your use -- in the Ministry?
Religious: Deacon - 1996 until 1998, Ruling Elder - 1998 until 2002, worked youth camps, involved with Fellowship of
Christian Athletes; Professional: Milliken & Company 1996 until 2002 , Public School Teacher 2006 until 2013,
Worked on General Assembly and Presbytery Committees.
7. CURRENT POSITION Solo Pastor (Smyrna, PCA)
8. Date of Birth: August 25, 1974 Place: Greenwood, SC .
9. MARITAL STATUS
(a) Single _____; Married X ; Remarried _____; Widowed _____
(b) Wife's Full Name Lisa Bosler Horne .
Date of Marriage May 20, 1995 Date of Birth February 7, 1970 .
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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
PLEASE NOTE: It would be appreciated if you would treat this Ministerial Data Form in a confidential manner. We hope you will assist us in avoiding
embarrassment to the minister who submitted this Form and thereby shows his desire to cooperate in the program of our Church.
Name Mark A. Horne .
(c) HAVE YOU EVER BEEN DIVORCED? (If so, please state the circumstances below, including the attitude of your
Presbytery at this time.) No .
(d) Children:
Names Ages Names Ages
Tanner Dalton Horne 16
.
Jonathan Baylor Horne
14__ .
Katherine Grace Horne 10
.
(e) Other Dependents:
None .
10. HEALTH STATEMENT:
Excellent Good Fair Poor
Your Health X .
Wife's Health X .
Children's Health X .
State any limiting factors:
11. Please be specific in answering the following:
(a) IF YOU ARE NOT NOW A MEMBER OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA, DO YOU INTEND
TO SUPPORT AND BE ACTIVE IN THE DENOMINATION? N/A
(b) ARE YOU IN AGREEMENT WITH THE SYSTEM OF DOCTRINE, DISCIPLINE AND GOVERNMENT OF
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA?
Yes X No _____ If "No", please explain briefly.
12. (a) PRESENT PASTORATE: Smyrna, PCA No. of members 241
(b) REMUNERATION:
Present yearly cash salary $ 38,000 ; Manse provided $____8,250___________
Annuity Fund $____5,700_______, Social Security $__0____, Medical/&Life Insurance $_14,280 (includes
HAS)_
Other Allowances -- Books $______400_____, Car $___2,500______, Housing $__1,500_____
Other -- (Specify) ____Cell Phone _ $1,200____, Vacation 4 weeks + General Assembly Reimbursement
Do these meet your needs? __________________________
(c) DO YOU OPERATE AN AUTOMOBILE IN YOUR WORK? YES Personal X and Church Owned? ____
*NOTE: I am currently bi-vocational.
13. REFERENCES: List 5 to 6 persons who would be in a position to give an objective evaluation of your training and
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experience. Include at least three ministers and two laymen (who are not members of your present church).
NAME ADDRESS (Street, City, State, Zip) PHONE (With Area Code)
TE, Moore, Archie 1414 Caloun Rd. Greenwood, SC 29649 (864) 942-0950
TE, Starkey, Seth RUF, Bellhaven University, 3rd
Floor Gillespie (864) 449-0325
TE, Griffith, Bud 103 Bridgewood Ave. Taylors, SC 29687 (864) 292-2037
RE, Hodge, Pat 502 Sunset Drive, Abbeville, SC 29620 (864) 366-5588
RE, Jones, Belson 2327 Highway 72 West, Abbeville, SC 29620 (864) 446-3656
RE, Sears, Wayne 113 Woodland Way, Abbeville, SC 29620 (864) 366-2731
Grubbs, Tom 103 Erin Way Greenwood, SC 29649 (864) 227-1951
PART II -- SUMMARY OF PREFERENCES
(Check all which you are willing to consider.)
TYPE OF CHURCH
Church with Multiple Staff X
Church with Solo Pastor X
Multiple Churches ___X
New Church Development X
Non-PCA Church X
Tent Making ___X
Overseas Ministry ______
Other ______
(Specify)__________________________________
No preference ______
SIZE CHURCH
Under 100 members ____
101-250 members __
251-500 members __
501-800 members ______
801-1,000 members ______
1,001-1,600 members ______
Over 1,600 members ______
No preference ___X
SPECIALIZED MINISTRIES
Minister of Music ______
Minister to Youth X
Minister to Senior Citizens X
Part-time or Short-term Minister ___ _
Christian School X
Other ______
(Specify)__________________________________
TYPE OF POSITION
Pastor (Solo) __X_
Senior Pastor __X_
Associate Pastor __X_
Assistant Pastor ______
Interim or Supply ______
Pastoral Counselor ______
Other Position ______
(Specify)__________________________________
No preference ____
TYPE OF COMMUNITY
Inner city ______
Urban (Downtown) ______
Urban (Residential) ______
Suburban ______
Small Town ______
Rural ______
College ______
Retirement ______
Resort/Recreational ______
Agricultural ______
No preference X
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA
Continental USA ______
Eastern Canada ______
Western Canada ______
California ______
Pacific Northwest ______
Southwest ______
Rocky Mountain States ______
Plain States (MO, KS, NE) ______
Texas/Oklahoma ______
Upper Mid West (Siouxlands) ______
Mid South (AR, TN, KY) ____
Southern States (LA, MS, AL) ____
Southeast (GA, SC, NC) ____
Florida ____
Appalachian (W PA, WV, VA) ____
Mid Atlantic (Phila., DE, NJ, MD, VA) ______
Midwest (IN, IL, OH) ______
Northeast ______
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New York ______
Great Lakes ______
Other ______
(Specify)__________________________________
No preference X___
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PART III -- PASTORAL ACTIVITIES
A. On a scale of 1 to 7, evaluate your expertise and weakness in your ministry. (Circle 7 for the areas of greatest strength
and circle 1 for the area of least ability.)
Very Slightly Slightly Very
Strong Strong Strong Average Weak Weak Weak
Preaching 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Teaching 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Evangelism 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Discipleship 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Worship Leadership 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Church Administration 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Team Work 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Counseling 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Leadership Training 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Christian Education 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Pastoral Visitation 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Stewardship Ministry 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Diaconal Ministry 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Youth Work 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
College & Career Ministry 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Ministry to Senior Citizens 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Singles Ministry 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Recreational Activities 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Presbytery/General 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Assembly Involvement
Community Service 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Other ____________________ 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
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PART III -- PASTORAL ACTIVITIES
(Continued)
B. I WOULD BE MORE COMFORTABLE IN A CONGREGATION THAT PLACED THE PRIORITIES ON MY
MINISTRY THE FOLLOWING WAY: [Circle 4 for a congregation which would place highest priority on the activity;
Circle 0 for a congregation which would place lowest priority on the activity. Circle 2 or 3 for intermediate priorities.
Choose not less than four (4) or more than six (6) of the activities on which you place highest priority.]
Low Priority High Priority
1. WORSHIP LEADERSHIP 0 1 2 3 4
(Pastor and Session work to develop a rich worship life, educating the
congregation for meaningful participation.)
2. PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD 0 1 2 3 4
(The word of God is preached with urgency and conviction, bringing it
to bear on the changing needs of individuals, the community, and the
world. High priority of pastor's time placed on sermon preparation.)
3. SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT OF MEMBERS 0 1 2 3 4
(Pastor shares members' struggles regarding the Christian faith, with
opportunity provided for individuals and groups to reflect on beliefs,
concerns, doubts regarding Christian understanding of the spiritual
dimensions of life.)
4. CONGREGATIONAL VISITATION 0 1 2 3 4
(Church officers and pastor develop and carry out a systematic plan for
visitation of the entire congregation with special attention to
prospective members and those with special needs.)
5. HOSPITAL OR EMERGENCY VISITATION 0 1 2 3 4
(Those in hospitals or emergency situations are regularly visited;
network developed to keep pastor and others informed of crisis
situations; needs of ill or bereaved are met.)
6. CONGREGATIONAL FELLOWSHIP 0 1 2 3 4
(Emphasis placed in developing fellowship, helping members to know
one another; groups encouraged which give members the opportunity
to love and support one another.)
7. COUNSELING SERVICES 0 1 2 3 4
(A counseling program initiated for assisting those in and outside the
Church; appropriate referrals made when needed.)
8. EVANGELISM 0 1 2 3 4
(Pastor and congregation share faith in Christ as personal Savior in total
lifestyle; seek to lead others within and outside the Church to accept
Jesus Christ: congregation is informed, trained, helped to establish
effective evangelism programs for the church.)
9. DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING 0 1 2 3 4
10. ENCOURAGING THE MINISTRY OF THE LAITY 0 1 2 3 4
(Creative ideas and directions developed together with the Session;
many persons with appropriate skills stimulated to become involved in
services.)
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11. MISSION BEYOND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY 0 1 2 3 4
(Awareness of the Church's worldwide mission and opportunities for
corporate and individual involvement; specific projects identified;
persons challenged to support, study and/or visit mission programs on
six continents.)
12. DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING
PROGRAM 0 1 2 3 4
(Session and pastor identify the educational needs of persons of all ages
and backgrounds, developing programs to meet needs; church
education supported; educational goals are congruent with the total
mission of the Church.)
13. TEACHING RESPONSIBILITY 0 1 2 3 4
(Pastor accepts an active teaching role, interpreting and teaching the
Scriptures, theological concepts, history of the Church and current
events; provides instruction for Church Officers; educational leaders,
confirmands and new members.)
14. INVOLVEMENT IN LOCAL COMMUNITY PROBLEMS AND
ACTIVITIES 0 1 2 3 4
(Concern for identifying social problems in the community; work done
with groups seeking solutions. Time and skills committed to
community groups. Information and encouragement provided which
enable members to become informed and involved.)
15. ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH ACTIVITIES 0 1 2 3 4
(Involvement with other congregations and the denominations in the
community in presenting a united Christian witness in the community.)
16. CONGREGATIONAL COMMUNICATION 0 1 2 3 4
(Two-way communication encouraged, information gathered and
shared that will assist problem solving and decision making; varying
opinions elicited and all encouraged to listen to opposing points of view.)
17. ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP 0 1 2 3 4
(Pastor accepts appropriate administrative responsibilities, in climate
of delegated tasks and shared leadership; volunteers and professional
staff encouraged to use their ideas and skills. Work done on developing
accountability.)
18. STEWARDSHIP AND COMMITMENT PROGRAMS 0 1 2 3 4
(Session and pastor develop a planned stewardship education program
to communicate the financial needs of the local church and mission
beyond the local church; congregation challenged to commitment to
Church's work.)
19. EVALUATION OF PROGRAM AND STAFF 0 1 2 3 4
(Systematic procedures used to evaluate programs and staff
performance in accord with goals and objectives. Others trained to use
these skills. Regular assessment and evaluation.)
20. CONGREGATIONAL AND DENOMINATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY 0 1 2 3 4
(Value placed on balance between local church and Assembly
responsibilities. Congregational and Session know and are involved in
the work of the denomination.)
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21. DIACONAL MINISTRIES 0 1 2 3 4
(Ministering to the needs of those inside and outside of the Church.)
PART IV -- PERSONAL VIEWS AND PRACTICES
Please state briefly (one or two sentences) your personal views and practices using the following outline. Attach additional
paper if necessary. On a separate piece of paper give a brief account of your conversion and Christian testimony.
A. Theological Conviction -- Brief Statement
View of Scripture – Though nature provides all humankind an understanding of God’s goodness, wisdom, and power
so there is no excuse; it still is not sufficient means for salvation. It is only Holy Scripture, the closed cannon of sixty-six
books that is essential for God’s revelation for salvation. The whole purpose of God about everything pertaining to His own
glory and to mankind’s salvation, faith, and life is either explicitly stated in the Bible or may be deduced as inevitably and
logically following from it. It is both inerrant and infallible.
World and Life View – As one abides in Christ, through the power of the Holy Spirit, he or she must live to produce
fruit for the kingdom; which includes growing in one’s relationship with God, making and building relationships with
others, caring for others, overall sharing the Gospel and making disciples for Christ.
Trinity – In the unity of the Godhead are three persons, having one substance, power, and eternity: God the Father, God
the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. The Father exists. He is not generated or comes from any source. The Son is eternally
generated from the Father, and the Holy Spirit eternally comes from the Father and Son.
Person and Work of Christ – Jesus Christ is God’s only begotten Son who voluntarily came from His eternal throne to
walk among humankind as both God and man, and to fulfill both the law and the prophets by living a perfect life in order to
satisfy the justice of the Father and purchase both reconciliation and everlasting inheritance for His seed. Now He is the
mediator between God and humankind. He is the prophet, priest, and king, the head and savior of His church, the heir of all
things, and the judge of the world. From all eternity God gave Him a people to be His seed and to be in time redeemed,
called, justified, sanctified, and glorified by Him. He is the second person of the Trinity and is truly the eternal God, of one
substance and equal with the Father.
Justification – Those whom God effectually calls He also freely justifies. He does not pour righteousness into them but
pardons their sins and looks on them as if they were righteous, for Christ’s sake alone. Faith, which is the only means of
justification, rests solely upon Christ and His righteousness. By His obedience and death Christ completely discharged the
debt of all those who are justified; and he made the correct, real, and full satisfaction to His Father’s justice on their behalf.
Through grace and from all eternity God decreed the justification of all the elect. Finally, the elect are not justified until the
Holy Spirit in due time does actually apply Christ to them.
Sanctification (View of Law) – Sanctification occurs only for those who are effectually called and have a new heart and
spirit created in them. One is sanctified only by the power of Christ’s death and resurrection and by His word and Spirit
dwelling in them. The power of sin ruling over the whole body is destroyed, and the desires of the old self are more and
more killed and destroyed. At the same time the ability to practice true holiness, without which no one will see the Lord, is
brought to life and strengthened by all the saving graces. Sanctification is not worked out completely or perfectly in this life.
The old sinful nature still contains some control. However, sanctification allows one to continue to grow in grace, perfecting
holiness in the fear of God.
Covenant Theology – Because the gap between God and humankind is so great that, although the reasoning creatures
owe Him obedience as their creator, they never could realize any blessings or reward from him without Him being willing to
condescend to them. Therefore it pleased God to provide for humankind by means of Covenants. The first was the Covenant
of “works” which could not be kept. After the fall there were various covenants made, recognized, and administered during
the time of the Old Testament. Upon Christ’s life and death, called the gospel, God’s grace was revealed. And thus by Him,
we now live under the Covenant of grace.
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Covenant Baptism – Just as circumcision was the sign and seal of the Covenant with Abraham; baptism is the sign and
seal of the Covenant of grace, ingrafting into Christ, of rebirth, of remission of sins, and of yielding to God through Jesus
Christ to walk in newness of life. Baptism is a sacrament ordained by Jesus Christ. By baptism a person is admitted to the
visible church. However, baptism is not inseparably connected with God’s grace and salvation. Baptism is an essential part
of salvation, and yet, everyone who is baptized is not therefore unquestionably reborn. By correct use of the sacrament the
grace promised in it is not only offered but actually embodied and conferred by the Holy Spirit to everyone (both adult or
infant) to whom that grace is given, according to the purpose of God’s own will and His appointed time.
Covenant of Works and Grace – The Covenant of “works” was the first covenant made with humankind (the first man
Adam). Life was promised to Adam if he would keep the commands (a life of perfect obedience) of God that was written
upon his heart and in his conscience. Adam could not and this is considered the “fall of humankind.” Through the Old
Testament the Lord provided different covenants with different individuals, and all the covenants in some way pointed to
Jesus Christ. Upon Christ’s perfect life, sacrificial death and resurrection one now lives under the Covenant of grace, where
one is saved by the free gift of faith of believing in Christ, so that eternal life and the inheritance of Christ are promised to
him.
Dispensationalism – This is a belief that each covenant, provided in its own particular time, was representative for that
time. It views that man could not keep the particular covenant given, so God “tried” another. This view is in error because
there are not then two (or more) essentially different covenants of grace, but one and the same covenant under different
dispensations.
Five Points of Calvinism – The Five Points of Calvinism are Scripturally based expressions of God’s sovereignty in
election. It is often characterized by the acrostic “TULIP.” “T” stands for Total depravity (man in his natural state is a slave
to sin). “U” stands for Unconditional election (God’s election is not based upon anything the elect person has done, would
do, or could do). “L” stands for Limited atonement (Christ’s death on the cross, while sufficient for every person ever born
is applied to the elect only. “I” stands foe Irresistible grace (the call of the Holy Spirit cannot be refused). “P” stands for
Perseverance of the saints (the Holy Spirit will keep the Christian close to God and draw him back whenever he strays). No
one can ever lose their salvation.
Gifts of the Spirit – I do not believe such gifts as speaking in tongues and prophesying is a continuance of God’s
revelation of himself. These haven’t been a true recognition of God since the close of the Apostolic age. I believe they are
used today for sensationalism and fraud. I do not think healing through the television or the charismatic slaying of the
Spirit by present day evangelists are true representations of this gift. However, I do believe that we should, as elders in the
church, follow James 5:13-15 in praying and laying hands on the sick and then allow God to do His will.
Evangelism – I believe this is the essential characteristic of church growth. Though I do not believe that it is people
that save other people, it is only the grace and providence of God, it is a command by Christ to take the gospel to all parts of
the world. God uses us to reach his elect (gathering the saints), and to bring them into worship with a fellowship of
believers (edifying the saints). If a church (or the Church) is to grow, evangelism must be a key facet of its ministry.
Church Discipline – Church discipline is the third mark of the true church. It is essential for the church to administer
discipline among its members for their own edification and protection of Christ’s name. Church discipline should be
administered with love. Its goal is to bring glory to God and to restore the individual.
Personal Views on Smoking – I do not smoke.
Use of Alcohol – I do not drink.
B. Personal Practices - Indicate approximately how much time (per day or per week) you spend on each of the following:
(This is based on a full time pastorate. If I’m called to bi-vocational or tent-making work it would be different.)
1. Devotional Life – personal: 40 minutes per day; family: 30 to 40 minutes per day
2. Place of Family – 5 hours per day
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3. Sermon Preparation – 15 to 20 hours per week (rule of thumb – 1 hour of preparation for every minute
preached; however, there are times when this is impossible due to pastoral visitation and counseling of those
in need and I rely heavily on the Holy Spirit.)
4. Hobbies and Recreation – 5 to 10 hours per week
5. Pastoral Work – 3-10 hours per week
6. Community Activities – 3-10 hours per week
7. Church Administration – 10 hours per week
8. Other studies – 10 hours per week
Give your weekly schedule:
Sunday – Sunday morning / evening services & family rest time in between.
Monday – Pastor’s study 9 AM – 1 PM / Pastoral Work/Young Adult Bible Study 6 PM – 8 PM
Tuesday – Pastor’s study 9 AM – 5 PM/ Take Boys to Scouts in the Evening
Wednesday – Pastor’s Study 9 AM – 12 PM / Visitation 12 PM – 5 PM / Youth Groups 6 PM – 8 PM
Thursday – Necessary visitation & catch-up day 9 AM – 5 PM / Prayer Meeting 6:30-8:30 PM
Friday & Saturday – off days/family time/ hunting, fishing, golf/kids ball practice, etc.
Note: Please take this as approximations and examples, not a set in stone schedule. I will be available for my
flock 24/7 and will work with the Session to “iron out” any details concerning the church’s expectations of “office
hours” and “required visitations.”
C. Personal Lifestyle
Task Oriented
People Oriented
Both
D. Miscellaneous
Published writing – poem “God my Redeemer” & a self-published bible study Worry & Anxiety: How to Cope With
Life
Key experience in ministry – Working with Dr. Bill Barton of the Ministry Resource Team (MNA) has been my
key experience.
Other Leadership Positions – Former Chairman of the Executive Board of Directors for Calvary Home for
Children, Huddle leader for campus FCA Huddle, chaired several Presbytery committees
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