The Alabama Messenger January/February 2016
· Volume 30/Number 1 2016 SPEED THE LIGHT TOUR
WEEK 1 SPEAKER TOM GREENE FOUNDING MEMBER OF GREENE & RALEY MINISTRY ADVANCEMENT GROUP MONDAY, JANUARY 4 Sections: Monroeville/Andalusia Youth Rally at APPLETON ASSEMBLY, BREWTON (7 PM) TUESDAY, JANUARY 5 Section: Phenix City Youth Rally at PHENIX CITY FIRST ASSEMBLY (6:30 PM CST) WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6 Section: Demopolis Youth Rally at BUTLER FIRST ASSEMBLY (7 PM) THURSDAY, JANUARY 7 Sections: Anniston/Sylacauga Lunch Banquet at WESTERN SIZZLIN, OXFORD (12 PM) THURSDAY, JANUARY 7 Sections: Tuscaloosa/Birmingham Dinner Banquet at GARYWOOD, HUEYTOWN (7 PM) FRIDAY, JANUARY 8 Sections: Tennessee Valley/Cullman Youth Rally at HARTSELLE FIRST ASSEMBLY (7 PM)
WEEK 2 SPEAKER JOIL MARBUT ALABAMA MISSIONARY TO ECUADOR MONDAY, JANUARY 18 Section: Montgomery Dinner Banquet at SAFE HARBOR, PRATTVILLE (7 PM) TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 Section: Dothan Lunch Banquet at BASKETCASE CAFE, DOTHAN (12 PM) TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 Section: Enterprise Dinner Banquet at CHANCELLOR ASSEMBLY (7 PM) THURSDAY, JANUARY 21 Section: Mobile Dinner Banquet at MOFFETT ROAD, MOBILE (7 PM) FRIDAY, JANUARY 21 Section: Baldwin Youth Rally at CELEBRATION CHURCH, FAIRHOPE (7 PM)
2016 Alabama Church Planting and Development Pastor/Board Tour
February 8
Sylacauga Section
Giovanni’s Italian Restaurant, Sylacauga
February 9
Dothan Section
Harper’s Joy AG, Dothan
February 11
Demopolis Section
David’s Fish House, Thomasville
February 12
Andalusia Section
Tabby D’s, Andalusia
February 15
Enterprise Section
Hopper Grass, Ozark
February 16
Anniston, Birmingham, Cullman Sections
Springville Camp
February 18
Tuscaloosa Section
Yampertown Steak & Seafood, Winfield
February 19
Tennessee Valley Section
Old Greenbriar Restaurant, Madison
February 22
Mobile Section
City Church of Mobile, Mobile
February 23
Baldwin County Section
Coastal Church, Daphne
February 25
Phenix City Section
Cross Connection Church, Opelika
February 26
Monroeville Section
Grace Way Fellowship, Evergreen
February 29
Montgomery Section
Islamorada Fish Company, Bass Pro Shop, Prattville
All banquets are at 7 PM except Phenix City Section, which is at 6:30 PM CST/7:30 PM EST.
Make plans to attend with your board. For more information or directions to your location, visit www.adcag.org.
EDWARD WILSON
DISTRICT SECRETARY‐TREASURER ewilson@adcag.org
Focus Focus, definition – noun – 1) the center of interest so single focused that we adhere to the total of God’s commandments, and words of instruction to or activity, 2) the state or quality of having or us as individuals today? Where is our focus? producing clear visual definition. Verb – 1) adapt to the prevailing level of light and become able to see clearly, 2) pay particular attention. The rich young ruler came to Jesus and asked what he needed to do to inherit eternal life. Jesus, seeing his life‐long focus, told him to go and sell all Adam and Eve were given free run of the Garden of Eden, with the exception of the fruit of one tree. that he had and give the proceeds to the poor. The When temptation came, Eve lost her focus and ate focus of this man was revealed in his next action. He went away sorrowful because he had great the forbidden fruit. Likewise, Adam followed. riches. Could it be that our focus has been blurred What happened? They lost their focus. Totally by our desires rather than His pleasure? surrounded by acceptable trees, they focused on their own desires rather than the words God had spoken. Jesus’ friend Martha focused on serving. That’s admirable, right? THREE FOCUSES: Noah and his son built an ark so But when Jesus compared they could escape the judgment Martha’s sister’s desire to sit at UPWARD TO BE OBEDIENT of God. One hundred and twenty His feet and learn to Martha’s years later the flood came and desire to satisfy the natural INWARD TO BE HOLY desires of the guests, the best they were saved, only to have focus was revealed. Jesus didn’t Noah become drunk and one of OUTWARD TO BE EVANGELISTIC condemn Martha, He just pointed his sons look upon his out that Mary had chosen the nakedness, thus bringing the more important thing. Could it be that we are so judgment of God upon himself. What happened? busy doing the natural things that we have failed Focus was lost and for temporary pleasure Noah to fulfill the spiritual things? lost a son to a lifetime of servitude. I really believe we have a need to focus in three No other scripture is more explicit on this subject as those pertaining to Lot and his family. Choosing directions. First, we must focus upward in total and absolute obedience to the Creator of the the more prosperous land, Lot was faced with a universe. What a privilege! Second, we must focus culture of total depravity. At the pleading of Abraham, Lot and his family were allowed to leave inward as we judge ourselves. What a frightening Sodom before the judgment fell, only to have Lot’s thing! Third, we must focus outward as we look wife looked back in opposition to the command of through the eyes of God and see the world and its people as He sees them. What a challenge! the angel and be turned into a pillar of salt. What happened? Again, God’s word was defied by lost In the next three issues of this publication I will focus. share biblical examples of these three focuses. Let me challenge you to join me as I personally focus These are but three stories that show how in on God’s word (upward), my salvation successful, blessed people lost focus of God’s (inward), and the world’s needs (outward). I generosity, mercy, love, and protection to see things their way. Is it any different today? Are we know we will all be better off.
Ken Draughon ALABAMA DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT ds@adcag.org
The old year is behind us, and 2016 is here and with that comes the task of moving into new territory and taking on new conquests for the Kingdom of God. Last year we celebrated our 100th Anniversary as the Alabama District Council of the AG. We also returned to Hartford where it all began in 1915 to gather for two days to go “Back to our Roots.” The Lord met us there and challenged us to forge ahead with faith that He was going to do mighty things through this fellowship if we follow Him. As we look into 2016, we look at a block of time God has given us. We see twelve months, fifty-two weeks, 365 days, 8,760 hours, 525,600 minutes, 31,536,000 seconds. And all is a gift from God. We have done nothing to deserve it, earn it, or purchase it. Like the air we breathe, time comes to us as a part of life. What are we going to do this year so when we wake up on December 31 we can hear our Lord say, “Well done!” As we begin this new year, make a plan to be the best for God you can this year. Jonathan Edwards said, “Resolution One: I will live for God. Resolution Two: If no one else does, I still will.” Let me share a couple of scriptures with you. First, “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland”(Isaiah 43:18-19). You may not feel like you have accomplished God’s plan for your life, but God is ready to help you be all that he has called you to be. The second text declares His intentions for you: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”(Jeremiah 29:11). 2016 is YOUR YEAR!
He must
Join me in seeking God as we begin this year walking by faith, not sight. ("For we walk by faith, not by sight…" 2 Cor. 5:7). Start your day with him and you'll end your day with him. Let's make 2016 a year that we DECREASE TO INCREASE! John the Baptist said, "I must decrease that he might increase.... (John 3:30). When we make him big by humbling ourselves, we will see the bigness of God. Join me this year expecting INCREASE in every area of our lives. This begins with our desire to make him big.
INCREASE,
but i must
DECREASE John 3:30
ALABAMA DISTRICT MISSIONS & MEN’S MINISTRIES DISTRICT DIRECTOR DAVID STRAHAN email: dstrahan@adcag.org
us & world missions
church planting & development
2016 CP&D Pastor/Board Banquet Tour Date
Section
Time
February 8
Sylacauga Giovanni’s Italian, Sylacauga
7 PM
February 9
Dothan Harper’s Joy A/G, Dothan
7 PM
February 11
Demopolis David’s Fish House, Thomasville
7 PM
February 12
Andalusia Tabby D’s, Andalusia
7 PM
February 15
Enterprise Hopper Grass, Ozark
7 PM
February 16
Anniston, Birmingham, Cullman Springville Camp
7 PM
Tuscaloosa Yampertown Steak & Seafood, Winfield
7 PM
Tennessee Valley Old Greenbriar Restaurant, Madison
7 PM
February 22
Mobile City Church of Mobile
7 PM
February 23
Baldwin County Coastal Church, Daphne
7 PM
February 25
Phenix City Cross Connection Church, Auburn
6:30 PM CST 7:30 PM EST
February 26
Monroeville Grace Way Fellowship, Evergreen
7 PM
February 29
Montgomery Islamorada Fish Company, Bass Pro Shop, Prattville
7 PM
February 18
February 19
men’s ministry
lftl
CP&D Top 25 Through November 2015 Montgomery First A/G
$28,400
Evangel Church
$16,500
Ozark First A/G
$15,250
Phenix City First A/G
$14,000
Life Church of the A/G
$13,500
Excel A/G
$12,334
Dothan First A/G
$11,000
Lake City A/G
$10,600
Fountain of Life Church
$9,625
Safe Harbor Outreach
$7,300
Moffett Road A/G
$6,000
Ashland First A/G
$5,778
Clanton First A/G
$5,210
Appleton First A/G
$5,000
Sunshine A/G
$5,000
Kingwood A/G
$4,400
Eufaula First A/G
$4,241
City Church of Mobile
$4,200
Marvin Chapel A/G
$4,125
Butler First A/G
$4,050
Calvary A/G, Decatur
$4,000
River of Life Worship
$3,866
Harper’s Joy A/G
$3,700
New Horizon Family
$3,600
Florala First A/G
$3,000
Trinity A/G-Red Bay
$3,000
Alabama Men’s Ministries Men’s Toolbox
Register Today!
Presents
January 30, 2016
BUILDING MEN’S MINISTRIES Time:
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location:
Bridge of Life 9000 Vaughn Road Montgomery, AL 36117
Tom Groot
David Strahan
Guest Speaker
Contact the Men’s Department at 334-279-7172 ext 5
District Men’s Director
Lunch:
$10.00 per person
For Pastors and Men’s Ministries leadership teams
ALABAMA DISTRICT MISSIONS & MEN’S MINISTRIES us & world missions
church planting & development
men’s ministry
For More Information visit http://www.adcag.org/ministries/men
Thank you Alabama! For the continued support of LFTL in 2015!
lftl
Registration deadline Friday, January 22, 2016 (Lunch $10.00 per person)
MISSIONS TRIP HONDURAS AUGUST 22-29, 2016 Come be a part of what God is doing in Honduras through ! Total Trip Cost $1,500 per man FIRST COME-FIRST SERVE! For more information contact the Men’s Department at 334-279-7172 ext 5
Thank you for faithfully supporting our Alabama Missionaries around the world through our Alabama World Missions Legacy Fund.
TOUR 2016 WEEK 1 SPEAKER
TOM GREENE
FOUNDING MEMBER OF GREENE & RALEY MINISTRY ADVANCEMENT GROUP
WEEK 2 SPEAKER
JOIL MARBUT
ALABAMA MISSIONARY TO ECUADOR
MONDAY, JANUARY 4 Sections: Monroeville/Andalusia Youth Rally at APPLETON ASSEMBLY, BREWTON (7 PM) Rep: Terry Rowell # 251-363-7715
MONDAY, JANUARY 18 Section: Montgomery Dinner Banquet at SAFE HARBOR, PRATTVILLE (7 PM) Rep: Aaron Argo # 205-272-0509
TUESDAY, JANUARY 5 Section: Phenix City Youth Rally at PHENIX CITY FIRST ASSEMBLY (6:30 PM CST) Rep: Jimmy Ginn # 334-663-1091
TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 Section: Dothan Lunch Banquet at BASKETCASE CAFE, DOTHAN (12 PM) Rep: Bart Lindsey # 334-797-9487
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6 Section: Demopolis Youth Rally at BUTLER FIRST ASSEMBLY (7 PM) Rep: Joey Johnson # 334-447-6438
TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 Section: Enterprise Dinner Banquet at CHANCELLOR ASSEMBLY (7 PM) Rep: Thomas McInerney # 334-379-6270
THURSDAY, JANUARY 7 Sections: Anniston/Sylacauga Lunch Banquet at WESTERN SIZZLIN, OXFORD (12 PM) Reps: Kevin Lewis # 256-504-8679 or Seth Jones # 256-276-0799
THURSDAY, JANUARY 21 Section: Mobile Dinner Banquet at MOFFETT ROAD ASSEMBLY, MOBILE (7 PM) Rep: Matthew Griffin # 251-445-2004
THURSDAY, JANUARY 7 Sections: Tuscaloosa/Birmingham Dinner Banquet at GARYWOOD ASSEMBLY, HUEYTOWN (7 PM) Reps: Paul Turner # 205-260-7229 or Larry Lamb # 205-213-1203 FRIDAY, JANUARY 8! Sections: Tenn Valley/Cullman! Youth Rally at HARTSELLE FIRST ASSEMBLY (7 PM) Reps: Anthony Martin # 256-366-3547 or Eric Nail # 205-837-0741
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22 Section: Baldwin Youth Rally at CELEBRATION CHURCH, FAIRHOPE (7 PM) Rep: Matt Baker # 925-698-2236
STEVE MASON ALABAMA DYD
Alabama Women’s Ministries Director: Cyndi Draughon
for every woman...
Upcoming Events District Council Ladies Luncheon at Moffett Road AG April 26, 2016
Guest Speaker Karen Schatzline
Ladies Fall Breakaway
FEBRUARY 18-20, 2016 GULF SHORES, AL
Early Bird Special
Hotel Information: Hampton Inn
$60 Per Person
25118 Perdido Beach Blvd. - Orange Beach, AL
On-Site Registration
Phone Number: 251-923-4400 Conference Code: GCW Group Rate: $119 (inland) or $129 (side view)
$70 Per Person
at Springville Camp September 22-24, 2016
Guest Speakers Martha Tennison
& Susanne Cox
Jeri Hill
Jeremy Sims
Guest Speaker
Worship Leader
BE SURE TO USE THE STREET ADDRESS WHEN SENDING MAIL TO THE DISTRICT OFFICE 5919 CARMICHAEL ROAD MONTGOMERY, AL 36117
Girls Ministries Update Passing the Baton
Ladies, Get Ready For
LifeRallies & Girls Night Out BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! ANYONE WHO ATTENDS A LIFE RALLY WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO REGISTER ON-SITE FOR LADIES RETREAT THIS FALL!
TRACI MITCHELL
KRISTI NORRIS
After seven years of serving as the Girls’ Ministries Coordinator, Traci Mitchell is stepping down. Traci has touched the lives of many girls during the last seven years. Kristi Norris will be the new Alabama Girls’ Ministries Coordinator. Kristi has served along side her husband, Vint, in ministry for 32 years. They are currently pastoring at Orchard Assembly in Mobile. The Norris’ have three daughters, Kellie, Melissa and Elizabeth. Kristi has been involved in Girls Ministries for over 25 years. Her desire is to see girls grow in their relationship with Christ and be discipled in a fun and loving environment. Stay tuned for more updates for Alabama Girls Ministries. 2016 is going to be a fun year!
THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY. FALL BREAKAWAY WILL FILL UP QUICKLY WITH GUEST SPEAKERS MARTHA TENNISON & SUSANNE COX JOINING US. Date
Section
Location
Time
Thursday, Feb. 25
Mobile
Centerpointe AG
7:00 PM
Saturday, Feb. 27
TN Valley East
Lake City AG
10:00 AM
Thursday, Mar. 3
Monroeville
Appleton AG
7:00 PM
Tuesday, Mar. 8
Cullman
Life of Faith
7:00 PM
Friday, Mar. 11
Tuscaloosa
Fayette First AG
7:00 PM
Saturday, Mar. 12
TN Valley West
Florence First AG
TBA
Tuesday, Mar, 15
Sunshine AG
7:00 PM
Thursday, Mar. 17
North Montgomery Dothan
Harper’s Joy AG
7:00 PM
Saturday, Mar. 19
Baldwin County
10:00 AM
Saturday, Apr. 2
Demopolis
Bay Minette First AG River of Life
Tuesday, Apr. 5
Sylacauga
Sylacauga First
7:00 PM
Friday, Apr. 8
Phenix City
Pierce Chapel
6:30 PM CST / 7:30 EST
Saturday, Apr. 9
Anniston
New Life Pell City
TBA
Friday, Apr. 15
Safe Harbor
7:00 PM
Saturday, Apr. 16
South Montgomery Andalusia
Florala First AG
10:00 AM
Saturday, Apr. 30
Enterprise
Wooten Chapel
2:00 PM
Saturday, May 14
Birmingham
Garywood
6:00 PM
10:00 AM
Dr. Robert E. Carter, Jr drcarter@mon‐cre.net
Tips For Studying I have heard Dr. Sharp mention a number of times recently the importance of study and education. I thought I would add to the conversation by suggesting some good study tips. The key to effective studying isn’t cramming or studying longer, but studying smarter. You can begin studying smarter with these ten proven habits. 1. How you approach studying matters: Too many people look at studying as a necessary task, not an enjoyment or opportunity to learn. Study with the right attitude. 2. Where you study is important: Study where it is conducive to concentrating and free of distractions. 3. Bring everything you need, nothing you don’t: Unfortunately, when you find an ideal place to study, sometimes people bring things they don’t need. For instance, if your I-Pad has a favorite game on it will you be tempted to use it more for play than study. 4. Outline and rewrite your notes: Most people find that keeping to a standard outline format helps them boil information down to its most basic components. People find that connecting similar concepts together makes it easier to remember when the exam comes around. The important thing to remember in writing outlines is that an outline only works as a learning tool when it is in your own words and structure. Every person is unique in how they put similar information together (called “chunking” by cognitive psychologists). 5. Use memory games (mnemonic devices): Memory games, or mnemonic devices, are methods for remembering pieces of information using a simple association of common words. The key to such memory devices is the new phrase or sentence you come up with has to be more memorable and easier to remember than the terms or information you’re trying to learn. 6. Make a schedule you can stick to: Too many people treat studying as the thing to do when you get around to it or have some spare time. But if you schedule study time just as your class time is scheduled, you’ll find it becomes much less of a hassle in the long run. 7. Take breaks: When you get tired you lose cognitive retention. You may read the material, but it doesn't stay with you. Take a break and come back to it. Sometimes a break of 10-15 minutes is all you need. 8. Keep healthy and balanced: You study most effectively when you remember the three Fs; fresh, fed and focused. You need sleep, nutrition and concentration to study effectively. 9. Bathe your study in prayer: Ask God to help you as you study by giving you guidance, discernment and retention. Prayer makes everything better. 10. Don’t forget to learn: Studying isn’t just about preparing a sermon. Studying is an effort to actually learn things, to truly know God and how to properly represent Him. Studying isn't a chore, but a wonderful opportunity to become a better disciple of the Lord.
GOD’S SUPER-APOSTLES and A NEW APOSTOLIC REFORMATION? The Pentecostal – charismatic movement has been a prolific source for aberrant, heretical teachings and practices for over a century. One of the more recent and successful misguided movements calls itself the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR). With its roots in the late 1940’s New Order of the Latter Rain, the NAR has many extreme or heretical doctrines and practices. These include the restoration of apostles and prophets on a par with the New Testament, the necessity of submitting to NAR apostles and prophets as foundational to church government, obeying directive personal prophecy as essential for doing God’s will, the rise of an elite uniquely powerful end-time generation of people who will perform greater miracles than Jesus and the Twelve Apostles and conquer the world for God, the impartation of spiritual gifts at will by apostles and prophets, the importance of dreams, visions, and prophetic words as “present truth” that is just as inspired as the Bible, and the list continually grows. The Assemblies of God in 1949 officially rejected the Latter Rain movement as heterodox, unbiblical, and dangerous. Classical Pentecostals have consistently upheld that rejection since then. For years the Latter Rain movement largely disappeared from view, but it resurfaced in the form of the NAR in the 1980’s. Promising endtime revival, greater spiritual power, and more spectacular supernatural experiences, the NAR has grown into an influential movement. It’s pervasive errors and excesses have hurt many thousands of people. Two recent books provide the most balanced and thoroughly researched examination of the NAR ever done. These outstanding works are endorsed by prominent Pentecostal scholars and leaders, including Craig Keener, Amos Yong, Vinson Synan, Michael Clarensau, and others. They provide a detailed analysis of the rise of the NAR. They conduct an in-depth evaluation of all NAR doctrines and practices, revealing NAR’s repeated misinterpretation of Scripture, and correctly explaining what all of the relevant biblical passages really mean. The authors, R. Douglas Geivett and Holly Pivec, are evangelical Christians and scholars active in ministry and apologetics. They believe in the continuing supernatural ministry of the Spirit. They accept NAR followers as fellow Christians trapped in serious doctrinal errors. Their evaluation is very fair, and therefore very devastating to the NAR. As you read you will encounter the leaders, language, teachings, and practices of the NAR. You will realize how deeply these erroneous beliefs have penetrated many Pentecostal churches and ministries. You will recognize the names of prominent ministers and ministries that are a part of the NAR. You will realize how unbiblical and how dangerous the NAR is for genuine, biblical Pentecostal life and practice. Every Pentecostal / charismatic minister and lay leader should read these books. If you are a discerning Pastor, teacher, or leader, then you love God and His Word and His People, and you want to know the truth. These books tell the truth, truth that some Pentecostals / charismatics will not want to hear. I urge you to order them today. God’s Super-Apostles: Encountering the Worldwide Prophets and Apostles Movement, R. Douglas Geivett and Holly Pivec, Wooster, OH: Weaver Book Company, 2014, 159 pages. In this book the authors provide an introduction and overview of the NAR. All of the NAR’s major teachings and practices are examined and compared with Scripture. A glossary of NAR terminology equips the reader to recognize such terms as evidence of NAR influence. Lists of NAR teachers and organizations are provided. This book is excellent for pastoral teaching or for a small group study (under good leaders!). “If you have a loved one who has been drawn into this movement, or you want a brief and accurate introduction to it, or if you … simply want a brief introduction for yourself, this book is for you.” A New Apostolic Reformation?: A Biblical Response to a Worldwide Movement, R. Douglas Geivett and Holly Pivec, Wooster, OH: Weaver Book Company, 2014, 254 pages. In this book Geivett and Pivec go into greater depth. They examine the historicaltheological origins of the NAR, its growth, its attempts to gain influence in politics and among other churches. They explore all unique NAR doctrines and practices including apostles, prophets, apostolic unity through church government, strategic level spiritual warfare, an elite end-time miracle working army of God, the Manifest Sons of God, spectacular spiritual experiences, dominionism, and so forth. In every instance the authors exhaustively examine what the Bible actually teaches about all of these things, compare this to NAR teaching, and conclusively demonstrate the aberrant, dangerous, sometimes heretical nature of the NAR. Michael D. Sharp, D.Min. District Christian Education Director !
Alabama School of Ministry 2016 Class Schedule Class Date January 9 January 23 February 13 February 27 March 12 March 12 April 2 April 9 May 7 May 14 August 6 August 13 September 10 September 10 October 15 October 22 November 19 November 19
Level 1 Courses (Certified) Assemblies of God History, Missions, and Governance Edward Wilson Edward Wilson Christ in the Synoptic Gospels Chris Argo Ed Corley Introduction to Pentecostal Doctrine Buddy Salsman David Edwards Acts: The Work of the Holy Spirit Butch Summers Jon Russell Prison Epistles Buddy Salsman Chuck Morris Introduction to Hermeneutics Michael Sharp Jason Simmons The Local Church in Evangelism Jeff Calhoun Randy Reid Relationships and Ethics in Ministry Chad Payne James F Smith Sr.
(Black denotes North and Southeast Campuses) (Red denotes South Campus)
Level 2 Courses (License) Introduction to Theology: A Pentecostal Perspective Joel Harris Keith Brumbalow New Testament Survey Keith Ellis Josh Hobbs Old Testament Survey Shaylon Sharp Ed Corley Romans: Justification by Faith Robert Angles Brian Presley Introduction to Homiletics Joel Harris James F Smith Sr. Eschatology Lance Faylor E.C. Russell Effective Leadership Edward Wilson Tommy Giddens Conflict Management for Church Leaders Dan Doty Jeff Calhoun Introduction to AG Missions John Sayre Ken Draughon
Level 3 Courses (Ordination) Prayer and Worship Tommy Conner Jim Ingram The Pentateuch Edward Wilson Michael Sharp The Corinthians Correspondence Edward Wilson Ken Draughon The Poetic Books Michael Sharp Cory Brown Preaching in the Contemporary World Butch Summers Jeff Calhoun Church Administration, Finance and Law Edward Wilson Tommy Giddens Pastoral Ministry Chad Payne Eddy Sullivan Accounting and Internal Controls Edward Wilson Accounting and Internal Controls Edward Wilson
You may contact Edward Wilson for more information (334) 279‐7172 or ewilson@adcag.org
Enrollment form may be found at www.adcag.org Tuition and Books for class are only $55.00 each
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MINISTERS TRANSFERRED IN ALEXANDER, SKIP (O) (JANET) 3100 CO HWY 29 HAMILTON, AL 35570 205-495-4486 FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DISTRICT PERElRA, NEWTON (O) (ELIZABETH) 132 GREY OAKS CT PELHAM, AL 35124 713-454-3373 FROM THE TEXAS LOUSIANA SPANISH DISTRICT TAYLOR, GUY (O) (YONG MI) 157 NAVY LANE MUNFORD, AL 36268 256-770-5186 FROM WEST TEXAS DISTRICT WADE, STACY (CM) 1062 BEULAH CAMPGROUND RD REFORM, AL 36475 706-604-9325 FROM THE MICHIGAN DISTRICT MINISTERS ADVANCED GAHAGAN, CHARLES WESLEY (L) NICHOLS, MARY ELIZABETH (L) NEW CHURCHES LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH 7651 HWY 69 N. #403 NORTHPORT, AL 35473 205-529-8722 PASTOR: SHANE JONES NEW HOPE OUTREACH CENTER A/G 2450 BRANHAM HUNTSVILLE, AL 35805 MAIL: PO BX 1923 MADISON, AL 35758 256-724-7151 PASTOR: PANISHA STIGGER
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Kenneth Draughon, District Superintendent John A. Loper, Jr., Assistant Superintendent Edward Wilson, District Secretary-Treasurer GENERAL PRESBYETERS Kenneth Draughon Johnny E. Jones Murray Kelley DISTRICT PRESBYTERS Robert Angles George Arnett Barry Danner Scottie Fulcher Jerry Jenkins Keith Jones Charles Lenn Eddie Littlefield Lomax Lunsford Michael Lynn Randall Reid George Sawyer James F. Smith, Sr. Ronald O. Thompson David Wooten DISTRICT WORLD MISSIONS DIRECTOR David Strahan CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DIRECTOR Michael Sharp YOUTH MINISTRIES DIRECTOR Steven Mason WOMEN'S MINISTRIES DIRECTOR Cynthia Draughon
CHURCH NAME CHANGES REALITY CHURCH IS NOW: THE CROSS CHURCH OF MOBILE MILLRY ASSEMBLY OF GOD IS NOW: NEW BEGINNINGS FAMILY CHURCH, INC CLOSED CHURCH CROSS GENERATION CHURCH ODENVILLE, AL
In Loving Memory…. Rev. Cecil R Smith of Pinson, Alabama, went home to be with the Lord May 3, 2015, at the age of 83. Funeral services were held at Lemley Funeral Home May 6, 2015, with Rev. Kent McClendon officiating. Brother Smith received a certificate of ministry in 1995 and was licensed in 2001. He was an active minister in Grayson Valley Assembly of God (now LifeChurch) and served as pastor of Mt. View Assembly of God, Glencoe. In his later years, he assisted church planting pastors by serving in various positions. Brother Smith is survived by his wife, Boots, three sons, six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Rev. Willie E Hart of Wetumpka, Alabama, went home to be with the Lord October 10, 2015, at the age of 89. Funeral Services were held at Gassett Funeral Home, with Rev. Richard Lindsey officiating. Brother Hart was ordained in 1967. He began and served as pastor of Calvary Assembly of God, Brewton, and Bethel Assembly of God, Wetumpka. He also served as pastor of Pinedale Assembly of God, Clanton, and New Home Assembly of God, Wetumpka. Brother Hart is survived by his wife, Quida, one son, one daughter, five grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. Rev. John H Greenwood of Kaufman, Texas, went home to be with the Lord November 13, 2015, at the age of 92. Funeral Services were held November 16, 2015, at Eubanks Funeral Home, Canton, Texas, with Rev. T.L. Thompson officiating. Brother Greenwood transferred into the Alabama District from the North Texas District as a licensed minister in 1962. He served as pastor of the following churches: Mckenzie Assembly of God, Castleberry Assembly of God, Calvary Tabernacle, and Faith Hill Assembly of God. Brother Greenwood was a widower and had no children. Rev. Charles L Varnum of Dothan, Alabama, went home to be with the Lord November 21, 2015, at the age of 79. Funeral services were held at Harper’s Joy Assembly of God November 25, 2015, with Rev. Eric Varnum officiating. Brother Varnum received a certificate of ministry in 1971, license in 1972, and was ordained in 1977. He served as pastor of the following churches: First assembly of God, Midland City; Battens Assembly of God, Enterprise; Georgetown Assembly of God, Panama City, Florida; Grantham Assembly of God, Dothan; First Assembly of God, Cottondale. Brother Varnum is survived by one daughter, six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
Superintendent’s Scholarship: $5,000.00
Pastor’s Dependent Scholarship: $4,000.00
For students pursuing degrees designed for pastoral/preaching ministry
For children of Alabama AG credentialed ministers
Alabama District Council Scholarship Program Church Ministry Scholarship: $3,000.00
Distance Education Scholarship: $1,000.00
For students pursuing ministries such as youth, C.E., leadership, music, church administration, etc.
For students pursuing online/ correspondence ministry degrees at the institute, college, or graduate level
American Indian College. Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. Caribbean Theological College. Evangel University. Global University. Latin American Bible Institute - California. Latin American Bible Institute - Texas. Native American Bible College. North Central University. Northpoint Bible College. Northwest University. Southeastern University. Southwestern University. Trinity Bible College. Valley Forge Christian College. Vanguard University. Western Bible College.
District Scholarship applications are available online now at www.adcag.org. Please contact the office of the district secretary‐treasurer at 334.279.7172 or ewilson@adcag.org for more information. The deadline for completed applications is March 31, 2016.
All applicants must be preparing for full‐time church ministry. Only those planning to attend one of the eighteen approved Assemblies of God colleges or universities will be considered for scholarships.