The Alabama Messenger March April 2017

THEALABAMAMESSENGER March/April 2017 Volume 31/Number 2

join us for this year’s

Alabama District Council garywood assembly of god on April 24-26, 2017

Rev. Ken Draughon

Superintendent’s Message Monday Evening

Rev. scott martin

Missions Service Speaker Tuesday Morning

Rev. scott wilson Guest Speaker Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Morning & Evening

EDWARD WILSON

DISTRICT SECRETARY‐TREASURER

ewilson@adcag.org

Prove Me Herewith The young girl sat across from me in my office. She was a little nervous but more concerned. After all the introductions she said, “The youth pastor told us last night that we didn’t have to believe everything you say.

For example, he said, ‘I didn’t agree with something he said yesterday.’” When pressed, he refused to tell the group what he disagreed with.

I had just taken the pastorate of a church that was struggling financially. While in prayer, God gave me a message series on tithing. I preached it as a three part series using the outline: The Principle of Tithing, The Procedure of Tithing, and The Promise of Tithing. The young lady’s visit came after the first message: The Principle of Tithing.

During my message I stated that God’s money would be lost if not given to the proper place. I used the scrip‐ ture found in Malachi 3: 11 to prove my point, “I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes.” What a wonder‐ ful, positive promise! However, the dreadful, negative action comes when God’s hands are tied as a result of our failure to obey his word, which is to “Bring ye all the tithe into the storehouse….” Mal. 3: 10

I called the youth pastor in for a discussion. His take on my message was that God would make us sick and we would have to spend money on the doctor. I did say, “God will get his money through home repairs, car repairs, or doctor’s bills.” I didn’t, however, say He would cause havoc upon our home, our car, or make us sick. I did say we tied His hands by being disobedient.

The youth pastor was one of those positive confessing believers. I also confess positive things, but I also real‐ ize I have to be obedient to God’s commands. I confess I am going to Heaven, but my going depends on my walk with God. I confess God has the power to heal, but if I fail to allow my faith to grow to believe the im‐ possible, He is limited as to what He can do through me. If I am going to prosper financially, I must first learn to give, starting with the tithe and then even more.

The truth is we often blame God for things gone wrong in our lives when it can be laid at our doorstep be‐ cause we have tied His hands. Here is the promise of God from Malachi 3, “prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruit of the ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the Lord of hosts.

And all nations shall call you blessed: for you shall be a delightsome land, saith the Lord of hosts.”

Now for the rest of the story. The people began to give, and give sacrificially. The heavy mortgage was paid and we saw the hand of God move in the lives of so many people. God was given glory throughout the city as a result of God’s blessings resting upon His church.

I wish the news were as good concerning the youth pastor. He failed to receive counsel and moved on to an‐ other church within months of our discussion. He died way too young. The young girl grew into a young lady and asked me to perform her wedding. The church saw every aspect of ministry grow, souls saved, and be‐ lievers filled with the Holy Spirit.

Ken Draughon

Alabama District Superintendent

ds@adcag.org

Saying that God is able is a huge statement of faith. “And God is able” (2 Corinthians 9:8). The Apostle Paul uses the word “dynatos” here to explain that God is ABLE. This Greek word means “ability, might, power or strength” to accomplish something. God is able to save; to heal; to baptize; to deliver; to guide; and to provide. The God that we serve is ABLE to do anything and everything that He needs to do because He is “dynatos.”

“Wherefore He is able to save them to the uttermost who come unto God by Him, seeing He ever liveth to make intercession for them” (Hebrews 7:25). He is ABLE to save. I remember as a freshman in college before I was saved I would pass by a fifteen-foot tall corrugated metal sign next to the highway that read, “God Saves.” It freaked me out because the other side read: Prepare to meet your maker. It seemed like every time I drove by it that it was closer to the road. I now realize that I was under conviction. I was a sinner and God’s “dynatos” was working on my behalf to set me free from my sin. I was bound by darkness, but God was ABLE to reach into my situation and set me free. The sign was one of many things the Holy Spirit did in my life to rescue me from Satan’s grip. He is ABLE to SAVE! “If that is the case, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O King.” Look at the three Hebrew children in Daniel 3:17, they said it so eloquently—God is ABLE to DELIVER. No matter where you are in your spiritual journey as you read this the fact is that God is a Deliverer. The old hymn says: He brought me out of the miry clay, He set my feet on the Rock to stay; He puts a song in my soul today, A song of praise, hallelujah! The God that we serve is a DELIVERER. We can sing both joyously and victoriously the great hymn written by William A. Ogden, “He is Able to Deliver Thee”. “Tis the grandest theme through the ages rung; ’Tis the grandest theme for a mortal tongue; ’Tis the grandest theme that the world e’er sung: Our God is able to deliver thee!”

Again, HE is a DELIVERER! “But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5). He is ABLE to HEAL. God STILL heals. Let me encourage you to claim ALL of God’s “dynatos” for your life and needs. I remember the signs: Jesus Saves – Jesus Heals. He does! He is our Healer.

I close with the verse in Philippians 4:13, where Paul says, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” We are ABLE through our God who is ABLE. I can’t wait until we gather at District Council 17 because God is ABLE. That’s our theme and that’s our belief. See you in April.

GOD IS ABLE!

msharp@adcag.org

Michael D. Sharp, DMin District CE Director

WATCH FOR WHAT’S COMING UP!

Discipleship Sunday School Small Groups Children’s Ministries BGMC Junior Bible Quiz Royal Rangers Alabama Kids Camps Seniors Ministries

BGMC 2016 TOP 20 CHURCHES Orchard AG………….$57,872.64 Clearwater AG…………23,000.00 Dothan First…………..16,740.00 Montgomery First….…....11,654.38 Jackson First……….......10,235.00 Phenix City First……….10,000.00 Life Church of the AG……6,476.35 Butler First……………5,150.00 CenterPointe AG………...4999.84 Thompson Chapel AG…….4,473.97 Temple AG……………..3,874.08 Garywood AG……….…..3,557.31 Newton First……….…...3,516.91 Pleasant Grove First……...3,386.50 Clanton First…………...3,317.30 Harper’s Joy……..……...3,200.00 Vincent Revival Ctr…..…....3,133.11 New Life, Wdstk………...3,092.30 Saugahatchee AG………...2,996.28 Crossroads AG……….….2,210.35

Christian Education

A MINISTRT TO EVERY CHURCH ….AND EVERY PERSON

SUCCESSFUL CLR 2017 A Mission of Compassion Once again, our annual Children’s Leaders Retreat was a success, and we want to thank everyone who attended. This year we felt we should give back to the area we have enjoyed for several years., and the response by our children’s pastors and others was very positive.

As most Alabamians know, in recent months, the Gatlinburg/ Pigeon Forge area, located in Sevier County, Tennessee, suffered much damage due to wildfires that blazed out of control for days, Many homes were lost, some businesses and churches were lost. Many that were not lost had some heavy or light damage to property.

Fourteen lives were lost.

God laid it on our hearts to have a “mission of compassion” . We were so honored to have a group of people with such servants hearts to participate.

Tennessee Home Missionary Keith Hall, and Pastor Fatima Hays of Iglesia Cristiana Siloe AG were amazed at the amount of work accomplished in so little time.. We thank God for this opportunity to serve our brothers and sisters in Christ.

Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

Galatians 6:2

Go to adcag.org to see all pictures!

ALABAMA RANKED 9th IN THE NATION We had another record breaking year in BGMC giving. Alabama children and churches gave $249,020.75 to BGMC. Some churches missed the year-end deadline and their offerings did not get counted for 2016! Alabama finished 9th in the nation in overall BGMC giving, and 3rd in our division (number of churches). Our

2017 goal is $250,000.00. Our 2017 Alabama Special Projects information will be in your hands soon. Thanks to everyone who works so hard to help our missionaries, and to teach our children to have generous and giving hearts.

Again, thank you!

CONGRATULATIONS ORCHARD AG! YOU RANKED 8TH IN THE NATION FOR BGMC GIVING 2016!

BGMC RECORD GIVING NATIONWIDE! $7,840,698.60

-4 1 Y MA Aaron Wilburn

JBQ 2017

March 10-11……JBQ State Semi-Finals , SCCC

Appearances on Bill Gaither Homecoming Video’s

April 01………....Evangel Church, Montgomery May 5-6…………JBQ SE Regionals , Calvary 1st, Greensboro, NC June 8-10 .……....JBQ Nationals, Cedar Hill Church, Dallas, TX

ROYAL RANGERS 2017

SENIOR RETREAT DOVE AWARD WINNING SONGWRITER!

SS TITHE 2016

REGISTER NOW!

ALABAMA AG KIDS CAMP 2017 MARK SASSER Camp 1 Camp 2

May 28-31 May 31-03

April 28-30………… RR Pow Wow - CLE June 20-24…………..RR Junior Ldrs. Academy- CLE September 29-30…..RR AL LEAD Conference - SCCC October 07-13………NATIONAL ROYAL RANGER WEEK October 19-21………..RR FCF Territorial Rendezvous CLE

CHILDREN’S PASTOR/LDR. Register your group for Kids Camp on or before May 8, and you will be entered to win 1 of 3 $50 VISA gift cards.

One per church.

RUSSELL SMITH Camp 3 June 04-07 Camp 4 June 07-10

TIM JONES Camp 5 June 11-14 Camp 6 June 14-17

K IDS C AMP REGIS TR AT ION IS OP E N!

SS Tithe January 2017

TOP 20 CHURCHES Evangel Church, Mtgy……….....$900.00 Harpers Joy ...………………..675.00 Kingwood AG……………… 600.00 Montgomery First .……………600.00 The Crossing ……………...…600.00 Faith AG……………………584.80 Weeks Memorial ………...……534.00 Atmore First…………………500.00 Coleman AG………………… 457.00 Shady Grove AG………………457.00 Clanton First…………………429.30 Calvary Temple AG…………….414.00 Thompson Chapel .…………….411.44 Orchard AG…………………..410.00 CenterPointe AG………………390.39 Haw Hill AG………………….379.00 Evangel, Mt. Olive .……………360.00 Fountain of Life………………360.00 Dothan First………………….346.00 Hobson AG …………………..333.80

BGMC January 2017

Yarbo AG………………………...……….……..$145.85

Clearwater AG……….……….…………………$8,189.69

Lusk AG………………………...………………...129.00

Copeland AG……………………………………….1,254.00

Florala First…………………...…………………120.00

Phenix City First …………………………………...850.00

Evangel Church……………...…………………...75.00

Thompson Chapel AG……………….…………….585.80

Harper’s Joy AG………………...………………...75.00

Evangel Church, Mtg….………………………..…510.50

Kingwood AG………………………...…………….50.00

Pinedale AG…………………………………………..500.00

Montgomery First…………………...…………...50.00

New Life, Mplsville………………………………….233.00

The Crossing…………………………...………….50.00

Tanner-Williams AG……………………………..…208.56

DISTRICT DIRECTOR

ALABAMA DISTRICT MISSIONS & MEN’S MINISTRIES DAVID STRAHAN

email: dstrahan@adcag.org

us & world missions

church planting & development

men’s ministry

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Make plans NOW to attend!

102nd Alabama District Council Missions Banquet with Speaker: Jason Loper

Monday, April 24, 2017

Banquet begins at 5:00 PM (Tickets are $20)

LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE! ALL Tickets will be First Come/First Serve Only 325 seats will be available for the 2017 Missions Banquet, Register Early Contact the District Office to reserve your tickets now for our Missions Banquet!

Join us for our Upcoming District Missions Service Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at 9:00 am.

Our Special Guest is Scott Martin, National Chi Alpha Director

Thank you for supporting our Alabama District Missionaries!

With your support we have been able to respond to our Alabama Missionaries’ personal needs and disaster relief.

Please be sure and send your faith promise to the Alabama District Council, marked Alabama World Missions Legacy Fund.

Join Us for this exciting opportunity!

Alabama District Missions Department & Africa’s Hope 2017 Malawi Missions Trip August 30 - September 8, 2017 Ministry-Vision Trip for Ministers and spouses!

For more information, contact the Missions Department at 334-279-7172 ext 5.

CP&D Top 20 Giving 2016

Join Us at General Council 2017 Light for the Lost Luncheon Thursday, August 10, 2017. We will Celebrate the 4th edition of Celebrate the Light.

This is a FREE luncheon. Pastors need contact the District Office to register and receive a free ticket.

Thank you for all those who attended our recent CP&D Banquet Tour. We are grateful for the support as we look forward to the future of church planting in Alabama. If you have not turned in your 2017 faith promise, please do so.

Mark Your Calendars NOW! Men’s Encounter 2017 September 21-23, 2017 Springville Camp & Conference Centerer

Montgomery First A/G

$33,200

Phenix City First A/G

$18,000

Dothan First A/G

$17,000

Evangel Church

$14,250

Lake City A/G

$12,600

Robertsdale First A/G

$11,450

Fountain of Life Church

$10,500

Ozark First A/G

$10,500

Clanton First A/G

$7,000

Ashland First A/G

$6,960

Moffett Road A/G

$6,600

Calvary A/G-Decatur

$6,000

Life Church of the A/G

$6,000

Marvin Chapel A/G

$5,075

River of Life Worship Center

$5,000

Harper’s Joy A/G

$5,000

Tuscaloosa First A/G

$5,000

Living Waters A/G, Anniston

$4,276

Florala First A/G

$4,000

Highfalls A/G

$4,000

Weatherly Road A/G

$4,000

New Season Assembly of God

$3,500

Creola A/G

$3,313

Centerpointe A/G

$3,150

Safe Harbor Outreach Center

$3,150

Appleton First A/G

$3,000

Trinity A/G-Red Bay

$3,000

Rally Tour

Life

AND Alabama Women’s Ministries Director: Cyndi Draughon

Girls Night Out for 2017 every woman...

Schedule

Date Section Location Time Women Now is the perfect time to get involved with Alabama Women’s Ministry. need one another!

The Ladies Luncheon atEast District Council Tuesday, February 21 Monroeville Brewton First AGis a wonderful 6:30 PM way to connect with other women from every walk of ministry. The Life Rally tour is also a Thursday, 23 with Mobile Church, Mobile 6:30 PMand get great way toFebruary connect those who live City in your area.

Please step out involved. You will not regret it. I hope to see you at these upcoming events!

Life Rally & Girls Night Out Friday, February 24

Baldwin County

New Day Ministries, Bay Minette

6:30 PM

Saturday, February 25

Demopolis

Needham AG

10:00 AM

Monday, February 27

Sylacauga

River of Life, Alex City

7:00 PM

Thursday, March 2

Birmingham

Lifechurch, Birmingham

7:00 PM

Tuesday, March 7

Montgomery

Clanton First AG

6:30 PM

Friday, March 10

Tuscaloosa

Fayette First AG

7:00 PM

Saturday, March 11

TN Valley East

Central AG, Huntsville

10:00 AM

Saturday, March 11

TN Valley West

Trinity AG, Red Bay

4:00 PM

Thursday, March 16

Dothan

Taylor AG, Dothan

7:00 PM

Saturday, March 18

Cullman

Bethel Grace AG, Jasper

11:00 AM

Saturday, March 18

Anniston

New Season, Gadsden

4:00 PM

Friday, April 7

Phenix City

Eufaula First AG

6:30 PM CST 7:30 PM EST

Saturday, April 8

Andalusia

Florala First AG

10:00 AM

Saturday, April 29

Enterprise

Elba First AG

3:00 PM

District Council Ladies Luncheon Ticket Price: $20 GUEST SPEAKER:

Kim Waldie

Tuesday, April 25 at 12 noon in the Garywood Gymnasium

Alabama Girls Ministries

Coordinator: Kristi Norris

her heart... her world... His purpose

Girls Night Out

REMINDER

Be sure to check the Life Rally & Girls’ Night Out schedule for the night your section will meet. I want you to bring all of your girls to this event for a FUN night together.

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We will bring our missions offerings for the past year and celebrate what Alabama Girls are doing for missionaries around the world.

July 18-21, 2017 at Springville Camp Mpact Speakers:

Tim & Marcia Jones Teen Girls Speaker:

Jennifer Dougherty Mark your calendars now! It’s going to be an ALL

STAR week for Alabama Girls!

Alabama Youth Ministries ALABAMAYOUTHMINISTRIES.COM

DISTRICT YOUTH DIRECTOR: STEVEN

A. MASON

EMAIL: DYDSEC@ADCAG.ORG

JAN-FEB 2017

YOUTH GROUP Our twentieth annual Discipleship Weekend was held at Springville Camp and Conference Center the weekend of January 13-15, 2017. This year was a great success with attendance of approximately 550 students and leaders from across the state.

Our speaker, Rod Whitlock did an outstanding job teaching our students, and challenging our youth leaders throughout the weekend. His infectious spirit and communication style connected with the audience in a profound way. In addition, the Tyler Wilson from Heartcry as well as Masters Commission from Kingwood Assembly in Alabaster led us in praise and worship and did a wonderful job of ministering to our camp and bringing us into God’s presence with music.

The 22 small group sessions, led by our youth leaders across the state, gave our students several opportunities for intensive bible study. Dr. Alan Ehler, professor and Dean of the College of Christian Ministries at SEU, taught the leaders small group session and brought much insightful information to them. We also commissioned Campus Missionaries from schools all over the state.

Special thanks to Jimmy Watson, who organized all of our student small groups, and to all the Deeper staff for their assistance throughout the weekend. We received many positive reports from both students and leaders on the tremendous impact this weekend has had on their lives, and look forward to hearing testimonies from our Alabama students.

OFFERINGS DOTHAN FIRST- $58 JACKSON FIRST- $50 MONTGOMERY FIRST- $50 EVANGEL, MONTGOMERY.- $25 MOFFETT RD, MOBILE- $25 HANCEVILLE AG- $20 CHURCH OF NEW BEGINNINGS, COLUMBIANA- $10 FOUNTAIN OF LIFE, SARALAND- $10 LAKE CITY, GUNTERSVILLE- $10 MT. VERNON, ELBA- $5

total giving for churches in 2016:

$548,081.07 Congratulations to Dothan First and Montgomery First for placing 11 th and 18 th in the nation.

Alabama goal for 2017:

$800,000 Help make this dream become a reality!

Our missionaries are counting on us.

speed the light

GRAND CLUB CHURCHES

DIAMOND AWARD CHURCHES ($25,000+) Dothan, First Assembly $56,185.00 Montgomery, First Assembly $44,312.52 Hueytown, Garywood $28,561.39 Phenix City, First Assembly $26,055.00 PLATINUM AWARD CHURCHES ($10,000-$24,999) Rainbow City, Life Church $19,141.85 Sumiton, First Assembly $15,578.56 Jackson, First Assembly $14,875.11 Westover, New Life $13,275.00 Clanton, Lomax $12,510.00 Semmes, Orchard $12,197.44 Vincent Revival Center $11,715.96 Ariton, Bethel $11,000.00 Ashland, First Assembly $10,716.15 Orange Beach, Christian Life $10,180.00 GOLD AWARD CHURCHES ($5,000-$9,999) Newton, First Assembly $9,955.43 Daphne, Church of His Presence $9,049.88 Ozark, First Assembly $8,510.00 Robertsdale, First Assembly $8.165.00 Butler, First Assembly $7,700.00 Madison Assembly $7,229.98 Chancellor Assembly $7,105.31 Mobile, CenterPointe $6,477.52 Daleville, First Assembly $6,110.00 Albertville, Crossroads $6,100.00 Mobile, Praise Family Church $5,932.00 Dothan, Harper’s Joy $5,800.00 Tuscaloosa, First Assembly $5,556.18 Brundidge, Haw Hill $5,500.00 Luverne, First Assembly $5,500.00 Mobile, Moffett Road $5,290.90 Anniston, Calvary Temple $5,025.36 Wagarville, Clearwater $5,000.00 SILVER AWARD CHURCHES ($2,500-$4,999) Florence, First Assembly $4,700.00 Newton, Piney Grove $4,635.61 Clanton, Temple $4,081.96 Clanton, First Assembly $4,060.00 Hartselle, First Assembly $3,745.85 Eufaula, First Assembly $3,700.00 Brewton, Appleton $3,686.47 Saraland, Fountain of Life $3,644.20 Excel Assembly $3,510.00 East Brewton, First Assembly $3,500.00 Wilmer, Tanner-Williams $3,400.00 Geneva, First Assembly $3,375.00 Wilmer, Georgetown $3,350.00 Guntersville, Lake City $3,208.66 Huntsville, Weatherly Road $3,028.16 Coffee Springs, Marvin Chapel $3,025.00 Foley, Christian Life $3,000.00 Enterprise, First Assembly $2,861.01 Samson, Piney Grove $2,800.00 Foley Assembly $2,780.71 Jasper, Bethel $2,614.46 Pleasant Grove, First Assembly $2,570.80 Saraland, Calvary Temple $2,510.00 Brundidge, New Haven $2,500.00

HONOR AWARD CHURCHES ($2,499-$1,000) Birmingham, Lifechurch $2,305.52 Bay Minette, Grace Fellowship $2,128.50 Repton, Range $2,046.74 Clanton, Sunshine $2,010.00 Coffee Springs, Holloway Tabernacle $2,010.00 Dothan, Taylor $2,010.00 Samson, Shady Grove $2,010.00 Alexandria, Good News $2,000.00 Hanceville Assembly $2,000.00 Jemison, Thompson Chapel $1,955.79 New Brockton, El Bethel $1,924.97 Elba, Mount Vernon $1,892.58 Northport, Fellowship Temple $1,810.00 Empire Assembly $1,800.00 Saraland, Norton Ave. $1,573.00 Eclectic, Agape $1,501.03 Andalusia, Sanford $1,500.00 Luverne, Centenary $1,465.00 Millport, Liberty $1,375.26 Greenville, First Assembly $1,350.00 Frisco City, Coleman $1,319.00 Florala, Liberty Hill $1,211.01 Ozark, Faith Christian Center $1,201.31 New Brockton, Wooten Chapel $1,200.00 Wetumpka, Bethel Worship Center $1,193.82 Elba, First Assembly $1,160.00 Sulligent, First Assembly $1,110.00 Creola Assembly $1,100.00 Columbiana, Church of New Beginnings $1,036.79 Enterprise, Faith $1,010.00 Monroeville, First Assembly $1,010.00 Slocomb, Burns $1,010.00 Trussville, The Summit Church $1,010.00 Clanton, Pinedale $1,000.00 Samson, First Assembly $1,000.00

Alabama District Council April 24-26, 2017

Schedule of Events Monday, April 24 2:00 p.m.

Registration Begins

5:00 p.m.

Missions Banquet with Rev. Tommy Moore

2:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Missions Practice

Opening Service with Superintendent Ken Draughon

Tuesday, April 25 9:00 a.m.

Missions Service with Rev. Scott Martin

2:00 p.m.

Business Session

12 noon

7:00 p.m.

Ladies Luncheon/Lunch Break

Service with Rev. Scott Wilson

-Honoring Hall of Faith Recipients

Wednesday, April 26 9:00 a.m.

12 noon

E3 Morning Session with Rev. Scott Wilson

-Memorial Service & Communion Lunch Break

2:00 p.m.

E3 Afternoon Session with Scott Wilson

5:30 p.m.

Presbytery arrives for Ordination Meeting

4:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Ordination Candidates & Spouses arrive for pictures

Ordination Service with Rev. Scott Wilson

Class Date

March 11 March 11 March 25

April 1 April 1 April 22

May 13 May 13 May 20

August 5 August 5 August 19

Level 1 Courses (Certified)

Introduction to Pentecostal Doctrine

Acts: The Work of the Holy Spirit

Prison Epistles

Level 2 Courses (License)

Old Testament Survey

Romans: Justification by Faith

Introduction to Homiletics

Level 3 Courses (Ordination)

The Corinthians Correspondence

The Poetic Books

Preaching in the Contemporary World

Introduction to Hermeneutics

Eschatology

Church Administration, Finance and Law

The Local Church in Evangelism

Effective Leadership

Pastoral Ministry

Conflict Management for Church Leaders

Introduction to AG Missions

September 9 September 9 September 9

October 7 October 7 October 14

Relationships and Ethics in Ministry

November 11 November 11 November 18

(Black denotes North Campus) Mt Olive Please may contact Edward Wilson for more information.

(Blue denotes Southeast Campus) Newton (334) 279‐7172 or ewilson@adcag.org (Red denotes Southwest Campus) Evergreen

Enrollment form may be found at www.adcag.org

ALABAMA DISTRICT COUNCIL OF THE ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

DATA CHANGES BLAKNEY, DOUGLAS A. (L) (SALLY) 2810 SWALLOW LN NORTHPORT, AL 35476 205-662-3466 CARTER, ROBERT PHONE: 334-562-3509 FAITH CHRISTIAN CENTER 853 LAKEVIEW RD OZARK, AL 36360 334-443-0295 PASTOR: JOSHUA SIMS REGISTER, JAMES (O) (SUZANNE) 156 RICE RD TAYLOR, AL 36301 334-687-2233 PASTORAL CHANGES TAYLOR A/G REV. JAMES REGISTER

EXCELL A/G REV. WENDELL ROBINSON MINISTERS TRANSFERRED IN BRACKETT, FRED A. (O) (NICOLE) 313 LA BONNE DR SARALAND, AL 36571 251-423-2814 FROM THE PENN-FL DISTRICT

NEW MINISTER NORRIS, S. ERIC (CM) (TIFFANY) 808 EVELYN ST HARTFORD, AL 36344 334-797-5549 MINISTERS TRANSFERRED OUT REV. RUDY SARDINAS TO THE INDIANA DISTRICT

MARTIN, JOHN A. JR. (O) (DANA) 211 HEATHER LN FAIRHOPE, AL 36532 318-504-9924 FROM THE LA DISTRICT

REV. REBECCA ALLEN REV. DAVID ALLEN TO THE WEST FL DISTRICT

REINE, SHAWN (O) (AMY) 8132 GAYFER RD EXT # 1101 FAIRHOPE, AL 36532 720-297-9308 FROM THE ROCKY MTN DISTRICT

REV. KEITH BRUMBALOW TO THE PEN-FL DISTRICT

REV. JEFF BARLOW TO THE NC DISTRICT

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 George Arnett Barry Danner Scottie Fulcher Jerry Jenkins Keith Jones Michael Joyner Charles Lenn Eddie Littlefield

Lomax Lunsford Michael Lynn Marty Phillips Randall Reid George Sawyer James F. Smith, Sr. David Wooten

DISTRICT WORLD MISSIONS DIRECTOR David Strahan

DISTRICT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DIRECTOR Michael Sharp

REV. RONALD STARNS TO THE WEST FL DISTRICT

DISTRICT YOUTH MINISTRIES DIRECTOR Steven Mason

DISTRICT WOMEN'S MINISTRIES DIRECTOR Cynthia Draughon

Rev. Levernon Davis of Pell City, Alabama, went home to be with his Lord December 17, 2016, at the age of 74. Funeral ser‐ vices were held December 19, 2016, at Harvest Center Church of God, Pell City, with Rev. Paul Lett officiating.

Brother Davis transferred into the Alabama district from the Michigan district as an ordained minister in 1982. He served as an Evangelist until he began Family Church Assembly of God in Ragland, Alabama, in 2007, a church he served until his retire‐ ment in 2012.

Brother Davis leaves behind his wife, Shirley and two children.

Rev. Bob W. Brantley of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, went home to be with his Lord December 17, 2016, at the age of 76. Fu‐ neral services were held at Swartz Assembly of God, Swartz, Louisiana, December 29, 2016, with Rev. Gerald Lewis officiating.

Brother Brantley transferred into the Alabama district from the Louisiana district in 1990 to assume the pastorate of Norton Avenue Assembly of God, Saraland, Alabama, a position he held until just before his death. He also served and ministered at Waterfront Rescue Mission, a residential restoration ministry to substance abusers.

Brother Brantley leaves behind by his wife, Mildred, one daughter, one son, four grandchildren, and five great‐ grandchildren.

Rev. Carney H. Reid of Semmes, Alabama, went home to be with his Lord January 6, 2017, at the age of 89. Funeral services were held at Radney Funeral Home, Saraland, Alabama, January 11, 2017, with Rev. Jerry Jenkins, Rev. Vint Norris, and Rev. Edward Wilson officiating.

Brother Reid received a license to preach in 1971 and was ordained in 1976. During his ministry, he served as pastor of St. Thomas Assembly of God, Calvert, and Kushla Assembly of God, Mobile, a position he held from 1973 until his retirement in 2012. Brother Reid once held two pastoral positions and a secular job at the same time.

Brother Reid leaves behind his wife, Jimmie, three daughters, six sons, and twenty‐four grandchildren. One son, Randy, is presbyter of the Montgomery section of the Alabama District Council.

Rev. Eliel G. Hurst of Athens, Alabama, went home to be with his Lord January 13, 2017, at the age of 91. Funeral services were held at New Life Assembly of God, Athens, Alabama, January 14, 2017, with Rev. Jason Parnell, Rev. D.L. Roberson, and Tim Anderson officiating.

Brother Hurst received a certificate of ministry in 1958 and a license to preach in 1959. He was the founding pastor of First Assembly of God (now New Life), Athens, Alabama from 1960 until 1963. He moved to Florence, Alabama, and became Chris‐ tian education director of First Assembly of God, a position he held for seventeen years. Returning to Athens, he served in Christian education until 2000. Brother Hurst loved the Assemblies of God and expressed that love in many ways.

Brother Hurst leaves behind one son and three grandchildren.

Rev. Eddie Davis of Wilmer, Alabama, entered the presence of his Lord January 13, 2017, at the age of 78. Funeral services were held at Tanner Williams Assembly of God, Wilmer, Alabama, January 17, 2017, with Rev. Ronnie Wareham officiating.

Brother Davis began his ministry in1994 reaching and praying for the elderly and sick. He later served as pastor of Mt. Vernon Assembly of God, Elba, Alabama, associate pastor of Orchard Assembly of God, Semmes, Alabama, and was leading senior citizens ministries in two different churches at the time of his death.

Brother Davis leaves behind his wife, Harriett, two daughters, two sons, six grandchildren, and three great‐grandchildren.

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