Desert Mountain Conference Mountain Valley District DISTRICT STEWARD REPORT
Rev. Sheriolyn Curry Hodge, Presiding Elder
Name: Campbell Chapel AME Church
Address: 1500 E. 22nd Avenue, Denver, CO 80205
Phone: 303-839-5058
PASTOR
Name Rev. Michael Permillion
Phone: 925-565-7494
DISTRICT STEWARD:
Name: Adrian Miller
Phone: 303-917-3864
District Conference Attendance
1. X Itinerant Elders / Deacons 9. Online District Steward
2. Online Local Elders/Deacons 10. Online WMS President
3. Licensed Evangelists 11. Online Lay Organization President
4. Exhorters 12. ______ Local YPD President/Delegate
5. Online Steward Board President 13. ______ Sons of Allen President
6. Online Trustee Board President 14. ______ RAYAC President
7. Ministerial Students (all) 15. ______ Women in Ministry
8. Online Church School Superintendent 16. Online Other (3 Stewards, 1 Trustee Emeritus ) (2 Members)
Numerical Statistics (to date)
115 Total Church Membership 11 Total Youth (17 and under) -0- Accessions -0- Baptisms
-0- Conversions 45 Average Sunday Attendance 10 Average Online Platforms
About Our Church
1. What is the Church’s Theme for this year? Rebuild, Trust, Unity with the Community.
2. How has the theme been incorporated by the Church’s organizations?
As a church in the process of finding solid grounding, we continue to work toward implementing our theme through all organizations We started our rebuilding process with our annual Harvest
Rally celebration. This program unites the members with each other as we prepare for our winter season which included a fellowship dinner immediately following the Sunday worship service. The Lay organization once again sponsored a church activity to help rebuild our relationships with the members by attending the Martin L. King, Jr. Black Rodeo in January. We incorporated the community with our 16th annual Afternoon Coffee with the Authors sponsored by the Young People’s Department under the missionary society. We invited the community to come into our building as we host local authors The usher board continues to support the church financially with their annual fundraiser from the Shades of Color catalogue. Our food bank provided support to the community with gift cards to local grocery stores for people in need during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons and the missionary society provided cheer baskets to our elderly and sick and shut-in members of the church. The music ministry continues to grow under the leadership of the Minister of Music, Jodel Charles. They are trusting and believing in developing a children and youth choir in the near future. The Church School continues to meet each Sunday as their membership grows.
3. How has the Church aligned with the 5th District Theme of Mental Health, Music, and Mission?
Mental Health: Mentally the church is in a positive state of mind.
Music: The music department is flourishing under the direction of Jodel Charles and Byron Gray. The choir has gained new members as they continue to bring excitement and praise to the worship service.
Mission: The church continues to assist a Venezuela family in the community with food and clothing items. Our goal is to continue to be a light house of hope in bring people to Christ.
4. Describe the worship experience at the Church?
The worship experience is exciting, uplifting, and spiritual under the leadership of Pastor Permillion. We continue to expand our experience with our online platforms which include Zoom, Facebook, and YouTube.
5. What is your overall opinion of the Church and its work?
We are a work in progress as we strive to rebuild the church, develop trust, and expand our presence in the community
Adrian Miller
3-31-2025
District Steward’s Signature Date
Rev. Michael Permillion 3-31-2025
Pastor’s Signature Date
CHURCH
Name: First AMEC
Fifth Episcopal District
Desert Mountain Conference
Mountain Valley District
DISTRICT STEWARD REPORT
Rev. Sheriolyn Curry Hodge, Presiding Elder
Address:613 Mesa Ave, Pueblo, Colo. 81004
Phone: 719-544-8125
PASTOR
Name Rev. Brenda B. Hector
Phone: 303-981-1707p
DISTRICT STEWARD:
Name: Mary Anne Lemon
Phone: 719-545-4149
District Conference Attendance
1. 0_____Itinerant Elders / Deacons 9. ___1____ District Steward
2. 1_____Local Elders/Deacons 10. __1___ WMS President
3. 0_____Licensed Evangelists 11. 0____ Lay Organization President
4. 0____Exhorters 12. __1____ Local YPD President/Delegate
5. 0_____Steward Board President 13. __0___ Sons of Allen President
6. 0____Trustee Board President 14. __0 RAYAC President
7. 0____Ministerial Students (all) 15. __1____ Women in Ministry
8. 0____Church School Superintendent 16. __0___ Other
Numerical Statistics (to date) 19____ Total Church Membership 3___ Total Youth (17 and under)
0____ Accessions 0___ Baptisms
0____ Conversions 10___ Average Sunday Attendance
About Our Church
1. What is the Church’s Theme for this year? Moving forward with Christ Luke 14:11
2. How has the theme been incorporated by the Church’s organizations?
We at First AME are continuing to move by the grace of God regardless of what is going on. We have had many damages done to the church by person unknown but we remain faithful to the word of God and that is he will never leave us and will be with us always.
3. How has the Church aligned with the 5th District Theme of Mental Health, Music, and Mission?
Mental Health: We have joined with a mental health agency in Pueblo who will be working with the church on ways to stay healthy in this season.
Music: The songs we sing have power and are uplifting and bring joy to us all.
Mission: Our mission is to help others in and outside of the church through food, clothing, housing and whatever is needed. We will continue to speak the word and serving the community as best we can. We are very small, but we are mighty in the Lord.
4. Describe the worship experience at the Church? Our focus is Jesus and sharing his word. Our Pastor, Rev. Brenda B. Hector brings the word of God to us every Sunday. We feel the present of the lord in the house with us.
5. What is your overall opinion of the Church and its work? Sometimes we struggle but this year of renewing strength, refocusing and rededication – We at First AME are ready for the journey and whatever God have in store for us to do. We have a grant to rebuild the building and know that God can help us rebuild the membership.
District Steward’s Signature Mary Anne Lemon
Pastor’s Signature Rev. Brenda B. Hector
Date 3/31/2025
Date 3/31/2025
Please submit an electronic copy to Presiding Elder Curry Hodge at PEHodgeMVD@gmail.com.
CHURCH
Fifth Episcopal District
Desert Mountain Conference
Mountain Valley District
DISTRICT STEWARD REPORT
Rev. Sheriolyn Curry Hodge, Presiding Elder
Name: Greater Bethel AME Church
Address: 7040 S. 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85042
Phone: (602) 431-0800
PASTOR
Name Rev LeSean Tarkington
Phone: (404) 323-4737
DISTRICT STEWARD:
Name: Frances Lupoe
Phone: (480) 577-0905
District Conference Attendance
1. _______Itinerant Elders / Deacons 9. ____1__ District Steward
2. 2___Local Elders/Deacons 10. ______ WMS President
3. _______Licensed Evangelists 11. ______ Lay Organization President
4. _______Exhorters 12. ______ Local YPD President/Delegate
5. 1___Steward Board President 13. ______ Sons of Allen President
6. _______Trustee Board President 14. ______ RAYAC President
7. 2___Ministerial Students (all) 15. ___2__ Women in Ministry
8. 1___Church School Superintendent 16. ______ Other
Numerical Statistics (to date)
130__ Total Church Membership 20__ Total Youth (17 and under)
12__ Accessions _______ Baptisms 9__ Conversions 90__ Average Sunday Attendance
About Our Church
1. What is the Church’s Theme for this year?
“Greater Bethel, The Hydration Station”
2. How has the theme been incorporated by the Church’s organizations? **Spiritual Refreshment**
Through sermons and teachings, we use the ‘Hydration Station’ metaphor to emphasize the spiritual hydration through prayer, scripture readings and fellowship.
By integrating the hydration station concept into our outreach, teachings and community support initiatives, we reinforce our mission of providing both physical and spiritual sustenance.
3. How has the Church aligned with the 5th District Theme of Mental Health, Music, and Mission?
Mental Health: Providing a safe place for people to discuss mental wellness As well as, offering opportunities for mental & spiritual refreshment during fellowship.
Music: Hosting music events, choir performances, or musical outreach programs that not only uplift the congregation but also foster a sense of belonging and joy, which are essential for mental health.
Mission: Our ‘Hydration Station’ concept includes a focus on serving the church and community, particularly in providing essential spiritual resources which hydrate mind, body & spirit. This aligns with the mission aspect by addressing basic needs and demonstrating compassion. Our outreach programs include feeding the homeless, providing resources for those in need and encouraging members to volunteer in our community.
4. Describe the worship experience at the Church?
Exciting, uplifting, vibrant, active participation, hydrating, energizing, innovating, wonderful, inclusive of everyone and revitalizing are words our congregation shared!
Lots of new young people & older members getting more involved in activities such as, bible study, supporting children, lay, etc. “It’s a new day & age!”
Favorite parts of worship are: How our TPSC ministers through music, Altar call, sticky notes prayers, ministerial staff’s assistance during prayer, Pastor being connected to the spiritual needs of congregation.
5. What is your overall opinion of the Church and its work?
People are very excited, turn around, growing in a good direction GB is definitely in growth, learning our skills/talent/gifts & how those will spill out into community to bless others.
GB is ‘like a toddler learning to walk, but soon we’ll be running’!
Frances Lupoe
3/30/2025
District Steward’s Signature Date
Rev LeSean Tarkington
3/30/2025
Pastor’s Signature Date
Please submit an electronic copy to Presiding Elder Curry Hodge at PEHodgeMVD@gmail.com.
CHURCH
Fifth Episcopal District
Desert Mountain Conference
Mountain Valley District
DISTRICT STEWARD REPORT
Rev. Sheriolyn Curry Hodge, Presiding Elder
Name: Harbert Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Address: 424 S. San Francisco Street, Flagstaff AZ 86001
Phone:
PASTOR
Name Rev. Tonya V. Taylor
Phone: 480-670-3887
DISTRICT STEWARD:
Name: Sis. Deborah Harris
Phone: 928-600-2858
District Conference Attendance
1. N/A__Itinerant Elders / Deacons 9. ___1 _ District Steward
2. 1___Local Elders/Deacons 10. __1___ WMS President
3. 1___Licensed Evangelists 11. __N/A__ Lay Organization President
4. __N/A__Exhorters 12. __N/A__ Local YPD President/Delegate
5. __N/A__Steward Board President 13. __N/A__ Sons of Allen President
6. __N/A__Trustee Board President 14. __N/A__ RAYAC President
7. __N/A__Ministerial Students (all) 15___1___ Women in Ministry
8. __N/A__Church School Superintendent 16. ______ Other
Numerical Statistics (to date)
3___ Total Church Membership 0____ Total Youth (17 and under) 0___ Accessions 0____ Baptisms 0___ Conversions 5____ Average Sunday Attendance
About Our Church
1. What is the Church’s Theme for this year? A Season of Praise and Thanksgiving Psalm 150 & Revelation 19:1-6
2. How has the theme been incorporated by the Church’s organizations?
Each Sunday, Harbert Chapel continues with Pastries and Praise, where every individual is welcomed into a relaxed and joyful atmosphere to worship through song, fellowship, and thanksgiving. This initiative reflects the heart of our church-wide theme, “A Season of Praise and Thanksgiving,” by creating space for authentic expressions of gratitude.
3. How has the Church aligned with the 5th District Theme of Mental Health, Music, and Mission?
Mental Health: The church has prioritized mental wellness by incorporating holistic support into its ministry life. Through sermons and open discussions, members are encouraged to seek help, find rest in God, and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health. We have also shared testimonies and resources that promote healing and self-care to our members.
Music: Music continues to be a vital expression of worship and a healing force within the congregation. Worship services have leaned into the power of music to uplift the spirit, with selections intentionally chosen to reflect both praise and encouragement.
Mission: Members have been encouraged to live missionally in their neighborhoods, workplaces, and schools. Additionally, teachings have emphasized that every believer is called to be the hands and feet of Jesus in a hurting world.
4. Describe the worship experience at the Church?
The worship experience at Harbert Chapel is vibrant, spirit-filled, and welcoming to all. Each element of the service, call to worship, prayer, scripture, music, sermon, and invitation, centers on glorifying God and creating space for personal and corporate transformation. Whether a regular member or a first-time visitor, everyone is invited to engage in heartfelt praise and to leave refreshed and empowered to live out their faith.
5. What is your overall opinion of the Church and its work?
Harbert Chapel continues to be a beacon of hope, faith, and service within the community. leadership is prayerful and purpose-driven
Deborah Harris
3/30/2025
District Steward’s Signature Date
Rev. Tonya V. Taylor
3/31/2025
Pastor’s Signature Date
Please submit an electronic copy to Presiding Elder Curry Hodge at PEHodgeMVD@gmail.com.
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CHURCH:
Fifth Episcopal District Desert Mountain Conference Mountain Valley District DISTRICT
Rev. Sheriolyn Curry Hodge, Presiding Elder
Name: Holy Trinity Community AME Church
Address: 220 S Chestnut, Mesa, AZ 85204
Phone: 480-964-6559
PASTOR:
Name:
Rev. Corey Moore Phone: 602-509-2618
DISTRICT STEWARD:
Name:
Evg. Vashi Worley Moore Phone: 602-689-9789
ABOUT OUR CHURCH
1. What is the Church’s Theme for this year?
EmbracingRestandRejuvenation for MentalHealth
2. How has the theme been incorporated by the Church’s organizations?
The pastor has emphasized the importance of maintaining sevendimensions of wellness within our ministry: spiritual, mental, physical, social, financial, vocational, and environmental. Our focus has been fosteringan environment of rest and rejuvenation to mitigate burnout and promote holistic health amongour members andin our services. We recognize that we cannot achieve thiswithout God's guidance, andwe believe He will help us as we wholeheartedly align our actions with His willand timing
3. How has the Church aligned with the 5th District Theme of Mental Health, Music, and Mission?
HolyTrinityCommunity AMEChurch continues theembracement of rejuvenation honoring the annualconference theme Mental health, Music and the Mission.
TheNeedforRest andRejuvenation: Burnout isapervasive issuethat affectsmembers of our spiritualcommunities. Recognizing the signs of fatigue, stress, and diminished enthusiasm amongbothour members andleadership, we undertook a mission to address this challenge proactively. Mental health is a vitalaspect of spiritual wellness, and prioritizing rest is both a biblical principle and a necessary practice.
Initiative Implemented
• Leadership Recalibration: Our leadership team consistently reminds the body of Christ about theimportance of rest, emphasizing that sleep is anact of faithandobedience to God.They demonstrate thevalueof rest by encouraging informalSunday worship services, conducting wellness checkins for the pastor and ministry leaders, and facilitating prayers focused on health and wellness.
• MentalHealth Workshop/Service: We recently partnered with local spiritualmentalhealth professional to host a worship service that offered tools and strategies for self-care, stress management, andrecognizing the signs of burnout.
• Renew Worship Schedule Brings Praise: As part of our renewal efforts, we resume worship services on Sundays at 3 PM and are exploring additional times and dates to enhance fellowship, allowing for greater flexibility and engagement. We are also expressing our gratitude for all that God has done for us.
• Facility Improvement: We have undertaken repairs in the church kitchen, purchased new appliances, and improved the overallfunctionality of our facilities to better serve our congregation and the community. We continue to collaborate on raisingthe necessary funds to address other repair needs within the church.
• EventPlanning:Tofosterfellowshipandengagement, weareactivelyplanning new events that will provide opportunities for spiritual growth, outreach, and community connection.
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• Music and Praise Ministry: To further uplift our members, we have incorporated more music, praise, and dance into our worship services, encouraging members to express their faiththrough songand joyfulworship
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4. Describe the worship experience at the Church?
The response hasbeen overwhelminglypositive. Members who previously experienced burnout have returned to the church andreport feelingre-energized andmore connected t their faith and community.
• Testimonies of improved mentalclarityand reduced stress.
• Astronger sense offellowship, asmembers support oneanother intheir journeys to recover, rejuvenate, and be renewed in the HolySpirit.
• Enthusiasm surrounding the new worship schedule and facilityimprovements
5. What is your overall opinion of the Church and its work?
The congregation has responded enthusiastically, praising the Lord with renewed energy and devotion. On many occasions the church is filled with laughter as God has allowed the Pastor and ministerial team to use humor to embrace serious and challenging topics
Date Date
District Steward’s Signature
Pastor’s Signature
CHURCH
Name: Howard Chapel
Fifth Episcopal District
Desert Mountain Conference Mountain Valley District DISTRICT STEWARD REPORT
Rev. Sheriolyn Curry Hodge, Presiding Elder
Address: 107 East Wilson, Gallup, NM 87301
Phone: 505 362 1108
PASTOR
Name: Rev. Shiame Okunor
Phone: 505 362 1108
DISTRICT STEWARD:
Name: Tara Ashley
Phone: 505 406 9320
District Conference Attendance
1. _______Itinerant Elders / Deacons 9. ____1___ District Steward
2. 1____Local Elders/Deacons 10. ______ WMS President
3. _______Licensed Evangelists 11. ______ Lay Organization President
4. _______Exhorters 12. ______ Local YPD President/Delegate
5. _______Steward Board President 13. ______ Sons of Allen President
6. _______Trustee Board President 14. ______ RAYAC President
7. _______Ministerial Students (all) 15. ______ Women in Ministry
8. _______Church School Superintendent 16. ______ Other
Numerical Statistics (to date)
40___ Total Church Membership _______ Total Youth (17 and under)
0___ Accessions _______ Baptisms
0__ Conversions _______ Average Sunday Attendance
About Our Church
1. What is the Church’s Theme for this year? Change
2. How has the theme been incorporated by the Church’s organizations? Through selection of hymns and community engagement programs.
3. How has the Church aligned with the 5th District Theme of Mental Health, Music, and Mission?
Mental Health: By attempts to engage outside health professional to commit to scheduled church visitations.
Music: n/a
Mission: New community program which takes members to public health institutions.
4. Describe the worship experience at the Church?
Spirit-filled
5. What is your overall opinion of the Church and its work?
Forward-looking
Tara Ashley
3/29/25
District Steward’s Signature Date
Shiame Okunor
3/29/25
Pastor’s Signature Date
Please submit an electronic copy to Presiding Elder Curry Hodge at PEHodgeMVD@gmail.com
CHURCH
Fifth Episcopal District
Desert Mountain Conference
Mountain Valley District
DISTRICT STEWARD REPORT
Rev. Sheriolyn Curry Hodge, Presiding Elder
Name: Mt. Moriah Community AME Church
Address: 19275 N Gunsmoke Rd., Maricopa, AZ 85138
Phone: 520-208-5491
PASTOR
Name: Arnold L. Jackson
Phone: 602-999-4758
DISTRICT STEWARD:
Name: Vickie Thomas Phone: 630-696-8934
District Conference Attendance
1. ___2___Itinerant Elders / Deacons 9. ____1___ District Steward
2. ___5____Local Elders/Deacons 10. ___1___ WMS President
3. _______Licensed Evangelists 11. ___1___ Lay Organization President
4. _______Exhorters 12. ______ Local YPD President/Delegate
5. _______Steward Board President 13. ___*__ Sons of Allen President
6. _______Trustee Board President 14. ______ RAYAC President
7. _______Ministerial Students (all) 15. ___*___ Women in Ministry
8. _______Church School Superintendent 16. ___2___ Other
• * SOA President part of #1 and WIM part of #2 under District Conference Attendance Numerical Statistics (to date) _127______ Total Church Membership ___25____ Total Youth (17 and under) __13_____ Accessions ____3___ Baptisms ___4____ Conversions ___30____ Average Sunday Attendance
About Our Church
1. What is the Church’s Theme for this year? We have embraced/publicized the 5th district theme of: Mental Health, Music, & Missions and each organization has incorporated Mt. Moriah’s goal to be “On Assignment to Win, Deepen, & Sustain Souls for Christ”. We are On a Mission for the Lord.
2. How has the theme been incorporated by the Church’s organizations? Some of the ways the theme has been incorporated is with our Sons of Allen mentoring/tutoring program for young men; the YPD youth explosion providing bible based instructional experience, while allowing the youth to discuss things like peer pressure, suicide, or being ostracized for being
different. The Lay organization are on a mission by providing some of the needs of community, such as school supplies, and our weekly prayer line to intercede for those that would like prayer. Our shepherd Pastor Jackson feeds us with sermon subjects like “For Such a Time as This” emphasizing to move deeper in your assignment from the Lord by fasting; “You Are the Watchman/Watchwoman”, to understand we are to be at our post, and recognize that God expects us to speak on His behalf.
3. How has the Church aligned with the 5th District Theme of Mental Health, Music, and Mission?
Mental Health: We have one of our members assigned as an Ambassador on the Bishops mental health team and we are anticipating the programs that they are developing.
Music: We incorporate music in all of our worship services, and on Sunday mornings we have 15 minutes of praise and worship. We also occasionally have praise dance or liturgical dancers perform. I believe music is just as important to service as the sermon, its another way of ministering.
Mission: We are intentional about befriending those who do not follow Jesus, with love, actively sharing the good news. Engaging in volunteer work in the community, going outside the walls of Mt. Moriah, being a light in this dark world and bold enough to not hide when the ugliness prevails. Letting our light shine by living with joy, peace, love, faithfulness, kindness, and self control. This is our intent and belief.
4. Describe the worship experience at the Church? The worship experience at Mt. Moriah is very lively, spirit filled, down home environment, welcoming and bible lead. We allow the Holy Spirit to have its way, and we love on everyone who attends.
5. What is your overall opinion of the Church and its work? My opinion of Mt. Moriah is we are on fire for the Lord, looking forward to being fed, growing spiritually as well as physically. We have filled our church walls and looking forward to phase 2 where we can reach more sheep to get that same spiritual food we are receiving.
Vicki Thomas
Vicki Thomas 630-696-8934
District Steward’s Signature
Arnold L. Jackson
Arnold L. Jackson
Pastor’s Signature
March 30, 2025
Date
March 31, 2025
Date
Please submit an electronic copy to Presiding Elder Curry Hodge at PEHodgeMVD@gmail.com.
CHURCH
Fifth Episcopal District
Desert Mountain Conference
Mountain Valley District
DISTRICT STEWARD REPORT
Rev. Sheriolyn Curry Hodge, Presiding Elder
Name: Murph Community AME Church
Address: 6702 N. 27th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85017
Phone: 602-246-3951
PASTOR
Name Eric Taylor
Phone: 480-695-3877
DISTRICT STEWARD:
Name: Sis. Brenda Cornick
Phone: 757-617-8615
District Conference Attendance
1. 2___Itinerant Elders / Deacons 9. ___1____ District Steward
2. _______Local Elders/Deacons 10. ___1___ WMS President
3. _______Licensed Evangelists 11. ______ Lay Organization President
4. _______Exhorters 12. ______ Local YPD President/Delegate
5. 1_____Steward Board President 13. ______ Sons of Allen President
6. 1____Trustee Board President 14. ______ RAYAC President
7. _______Ministerial Students (all) 15. ______ Women in Ministry
8. 1____Church School Superintendent 16. ______ Other
Numerical Statistics (to date)
22__ Total Church Membership 10____ Total Youth (17 and under) 2___ Accessions _______ Baptisms _______ Conversions 30____ Average Sunday Attendance
About Our Church
1. What is the Church’s Theme for this year?
“Reclaiming a Community in 2025” Murph on a Mission!
2. How has the theme been incorporated by the Church’s organizations?
We are intentional about our mission work, for us, it is mission possible! Music is a ministry that is used to uplift and encourage both young and seasoned. Also, being intentional about reaching those with mental health issues
3. How has the Church aligned with the 5th District Theme of Mental Health, Music, and Mission? Each organization was present as we went to the streets to feed and clothe the homeless population! Also, providing handouts with scripture for mental health. Friends and Family Day Program for community and a Lock-In overnight with 25 kids. Lots of music and engagement with the youth!
Mental Health: We have encouraged, prayed and worked with those in and outside of the church regarding the fact that it is okay, not be okay!
Music: Praise and worship has definitely enhanced our morning service!
Mission: We will continue the homeless ministry within our community and events on location for outreached and community involvement!
4. Describe the worship experience at the Church? It is high spirited, encouraging and fulfilling to the soul!
5. What is your overall opinion of the Church and its work? The church is increasing in attendance and serving the community with the spirit of God!
Sis Brenda Cornick
District Steward’s Signature Date Eric Taylor
Pastor’s Signature Date
3/30/2025
3/30/2025
Please submit an electronic copy to Presiding Elder Curry Hodge at PEHodgeMVD@gmail.com.
CHURCH
Fifth Episcopal District
Desert Mountain Conference Mountain Valley District DISTRICT STEWARD REPORT
Numerical Statistics (to date) 19 Total Church Membership
__ Total Youth (17 and under) 7____ Accessions
Baptisms 0____ Conversions
Average Sunday Attendance
About Our Church
1. What is the Church’s Theme for this year? BACK TO THE BASICS: INCORPORATING JESUS, JUSTICE, AND JOY FOR A HURTING COMMUNITY (Reference Scripture: Micah 6:1-8)
2. How has the theme been incorporated by the Church’s organizations?
Combining and incorporating both our church theme and Bishop Francine Brookins’ quadrennial theme, we have shifted our focus to ensure that we, as Owen Chapel, go and
serve the least, the less, and the lost while being integral parts of the justice system to ensure fair and equitable “blind justice” is truly lived up to, holding county assistant district attorneys accountable for mishandling cases in court through jury service, to fighting for justice of a 17-year-old teenager shot and killed by deputy sheriff while walking back to his reservation. In addition, the Women’s Missionary Society assisted three families in getting both the basic necessities as well as extra toys and clothing during the Christmas holiday season. Finally, ensured 100 percent participation in several aspects of the 2024 Primary and General Election season, ensuring that voter suppression did not occur at any of the polling locations, ballots tabulated correctly, and timely audits were completed with 100 percent accuracy.
We look forward to seeing what the 2nd half of the 2024-2025 conference year brings to us as together, under the leadership of the dynamic duo of Pastor Eve and Rev. Michael, we continue to march forward, letting nothing stop us as we continue to walk by faith and not by sight.
3. How has the Church aligned with the 5th District Theme of Mental Health, Music, and Mission?
Mental Health: Although Owen Chapel continues to strengthen its areas of ministry, we have yet to make accomplishments in the area of mental health at the time of this report.
Music: (1) Reintroduction of hymns from the AME Hymnal that have not been sung by the congregation in years as well as introduced new contemporary gospel music to the worship experience.
(2) Expansion of the Alamogordo Community Gospel Choir to include now 19 members of the Alamogordo community.
(3) Participation in the Alamogordo community-wide celebration with American Idol and Sunday’s Best finalist, Min. Odell Bunton, Jr.
(4) Planning for start of youth and young adult praise team in August 2025
(5) Planning for community-wide gospel music workshop in 2nd half of 2025
Mission: (1) Monetary assistance provided to victims of the California wildfires
(2) Strongly encouraged 100 percent church-wide voter participation in the 2024 primary and General Election process (registration, voting, curing, and audit of ballots).
(3) Assistance provided to three families during the Christmas season with basic subsistence and clothing necessities.
(4) Early stages of creating a non-profit Community Development Corporation to purchase abandoned and condemned buildings and land for development and revitalization of the Chihuahita community (i.e.: affordable housing and single family apartment homes within a 10-block radius)
4. Describe the worship experience at the Church?
Since being intentional about opening the front doors of the church during the worship experiences, the Holy Spirit has no longer been “shut out” of Bible study, the Sunday School
hour, or the worship experience. Incorporation of our theme of “Jesus, Justice, and Joy”, the impactful and challenging preaching by both Pastor Eve and Rev. Michael Hopkins has reinvigorated a spark within the body of Owen Chapel, which has produced seven reaffiliating family members back to “The Chapel”, one new family member (who has a passion for missions work both at home and abroad), and a flood of new and reoccurring visitors within the past six weeks, producing the largest in-person attendance seen in months.
5. What is your overall opinion of the Church and its work?
Despite the many health challenges our Pastor experienced in the first three months of the conference year, God has been faithful and we continue to undergird our Pastor Eve as she continues to fight on and leading us to improving the lives of so many within the Alamogordo community. And, as we experience the shift and movement of God, taking our service from inside the four walls of “The Chapel” to the community, we are poised and ready for the growth that is coming through the doors each Sunday to have the good old hand-clapping, foot-stomping, Holy Ghost filled worship experience that only God can provide…and we remain committed to the work of continuing to “…do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God…” knowing that the battle is already won because God is before us turning mountains into molehills.
/s/ Charles Cromer
3/31/2025
District Steward’s Signature Date
/s/ Eve-Lynn Hopkins
3/31/2025
Pastor’s Signature Date
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PAYNE CHAPEL
AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
3625 Marion Drive ~ Colorado Springs, CO, 80909 ~ 719-358-9314
Bishop Francine A. Brookins, Esq.
P.O Box 16220 ~ Colorado Springs, CO 80935
Presiding Elder Sheriolyn Curry
Presiding Prelate Fifth Episcopal District Mountain Valley District
Charles T. Wright, Pastor
District Steward: Sis. Regina Bryels
DISTRICTCONFERENCECHURCHREPORT
April 3, 2025
To Presiding Elder Sheriolyn Curry Hodge, Pastors, Members, and visitors of the Mountain Valley District Conference. I greet you in the precious and matchless name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
The church theme is incorporated into the life of the church and ministry through the transforming and renewing of our minds and works. We are organizing in the spirit of “moving forward, all in participation (including everybody), healing and guidance through our faith in God.
• WethankourBishop,throughherGodlywisdom,forsendingourdynamicPastoralteaminthe persons of Rev. Charles T. Wright and Evangelist Peggy Wright, back to us, to continue the workthatisbeingdonethroughthespirtoftheLordinbuilding God’sKingdom.Weareoften reminded that thisis “a marathon andnot a sprint.”
• Wecontinueto sustain an active Worship Service, livestreaming,
o On Zoom, In-Person, and through social media (YouTube, Facebook, YouVersion, Linkedin, Instagram,andour Donation site.
o We continue an active in-person Sunday School, and it is growing weekly, with an averageof20to25people,andup to 7or morepeople on Zoom. Additionally, we feature a Zoom Church School Lesson once a month on the 4th Saturday, for those persons, guestsand visitors that cannot maketheSunday morning sessions.
• Wecontinue our Divine Encounter Prayer Line,daily andzoom on Thursdays.
• Our Bible Study, facilitated by Evangelist Peggy Wright, on Wednesday evenings include persons from all over the country and still blesses the Body of Christ, with spirit centric information andlively discussions.
These Ministry impactshave and are resultingin old members returning, new people joiningand growth.
• ThepreachedWordsbyourPastorRev.CharlesT.Wright,EvangelistWright,Rev.MargaretGraham, and Rev. Lonzie Symonette, and guest speakers, such as, Rev. Sandra Graham, have people sitting on the edge of their seats, feeling, seeing, and receiving the mighty messages and power of our Lord Jesus Christ.
• Our Choir, under the leadership of Evangelist Peggy Wright, are back in person on Sundays and growing.GodhasblestuswithanewMinisterofMusicandDrummer.Andweareanticipatingadditional choirs, workshops, community presence and musical additions in the future. Isn’t God good, when we believe and follow His guide.
• Wecontinuetosupport“Joann’s Closet”whichdistributesitemstotheunhousedandworking poor families, with Gift Cards, Food Gift Cards, Blankets, Socks, Hand and Feet Warmers, Solar Chargers,Tents,and gloves.
o ChurchTraining, all auxiliaries, and organizations
o Community activities
▪ Openingthe church for Community Outreach
o Deepeningrelationshipswith our Ecumenical Partners
▪ ChurchWomen United, NCNW, etc.
• Upcoming events:
o Hosting the 139th Session of the Desert Mountain Annual Conference, September 1 -7, 2025.
• Working on avenues for Federal and State statutes for receiving Grant Programs and looking for a Grant Writer.
The work isall divine and continues, growingdaily.
To God be all the Glory!
Humbly submitted, Rev. CharlesT. Wright, Pastor Sister Regina Bryels, District Steward April 3-5, 2025
CHURCH
Fifth Episcopal District
Desert Mountain Conference Mountain Valley District
DISTRICT STEWARD REPORT
Rev. Sheriolyn Curry Hodge, Presiding Elder
Name: Payne Chapel AME Church
Address: 3625 Marion Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80919 (P. O. Box 16220, Colorado Springs, CO 80935)
Phone: 719-358-9314
PASTOR
Name Rev. Charles T. Wright
Phone: 801-558-6553
DISTRICT STEWARD:
Name: Regina Bryels
Phone: 510-501-1282
District Conference Attendance
1. 1___Itinerant Elders / Deacons 9. ___1____ District Steward (these are attending)
2. _______Local Elders/Deacons 10. ______ WMS President
3. _______Licensed Evangelists 11. ______ Lay Organization President
4. _______Exhorters 12. ______ Local YPD President/Delegate
5. _______Steward Board President 13. ______ Sons of Allen President
6. _______Trustee Board President 14. ______ RAYAC President
7. _______Ministerial Students (all) 15. ______ Women in Ministry
8. _______Church School Superintendent 16. ______ Other
Numerical Statistics (to date)
150 Total Church Membership 2___ Total Youth (17 and under) 1__ Accessions 2___ Baptisms 5___ Conversions 75 - 80___ Average Sunday Attendance
About Our Church
1. What is the Church’s Theme for this year? a. “Music for the Soul Yields Healing for the Mind!” Philippians 4: 6-7
2. How has the theme been incorporated by the Church’s organizations?
a. The work that’s being done through the spirit of the Lord in building God’s Kingdom, through Church School, Prayer Meetings, Bible Studies, Daily Divine Encounter, Training for Auxiliaries and Organizations, and strengthening fellowships and relationships, with each other and Jesus Christ.
3. How has the Church aligned with the 5th District Theme of Mental Health, Music, and Mission?
Mental Health:
• The preached Word by Rev. Charles T. Wright, Chaplain Lonzie Symonette, Rev. Margaret Graham, and guest speaker, Rev. Sandra Graham; Trainings, Meditations, and Counseling.
Music:
• Our Choir, under the leadership of Evangelist Peggy Wright, bring us spirit-filled Hymns, Anthems, and contemporary Videos. Training, and accepting Music engagements with fellow Churches in the City.
Mission
• We continue with the Angel Tree Project, annually, providing Christmas Gifts & Food Supplements to over 100 Children and Families.
o We support “Joann’s Closet” which distributes items to the unhoused and working poor families, with Gift Cards, Food Gift Cards, Blankets, Socks, Hand and Foot Warmers, Solar Chargers, Tents, and Gloves.
• Church Training to all Auxiliaries and Organizations; Community activities and Outreaches; deepening relationships with our Ecumenical Partners, Church Women United, Alzheimer’s Association, etc.
4. Describe the worship experience at the Church?
a. Spirit-filled, exciting, encouraging and inspirational.
5. What is your overall opinion of the Church and its work?
a. Growing, positive changes, moving toward a more cohesive congregation in the body of Christ. Realizing and recognizing that this is a “marathon and not a sprint” it takes time and patience.
Regina Bryels
District Steward’s Signature Date: April 1, 2025
Rev. Charles T. Wright
Pastor’s Signature Date: April 1, 2025
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__1____ WMS President 3. 2____Licensed Evangelists
1____ Lay Organization President 4. _______Exhorters 12. ______ Local YPD President/Delegate
5. _______Steward Board President 13. ______ Sons of Allen President 6. 1____Trustee Board President 14. ______ RAYAC President
7. _______Ministerial Students (all) 15. ______ Women in Ministry
8. 1_____Church School Superintendent 16. __2____ Other - Retired Itinerant Elders
Numerical Statistics (to date) 95_____ Total Church Membership 12___ Total Youth (17 and under) 2_____ Accessions 0___ Baptisms 2____ Conversions 45____ Average Sunday Attendance
About Our Church
1. What is the Church’s Theme for this year? “Going Beyond the Walls and Bring Souls to Christ”
2. How has the theme been incorporated by the Church’s organizations?
Our theme, "Going Beyond the Walls to Bring Souls to Christ," has been embraced by all church organizations. Our Evangelism Team has played a crucial role by equipping both leadership and membership with the necessary tools to share the Gospel effectively. Through evangelism
workshops, they have provided training on discipleship, outreach strategies, and community engagement.
3. How has the Church aligned with the 5th District Theme of Mental Health, Music, and Mission?
Mental Health:
The church is establishing a Health Ministry to offer wellness programs, including mental health resources, to enhance the overall well-being of the congregation.
Music: Our choir leads congregants in praise, fostering spiritual healing and unity
Mission:
The Stewards and Women's Missionary Society have partnered to launch a Blessing Bag Ministry, aimed at supporting the unhoused in our community. Recognizing the urgent need for food and essential supplies, we are collecting pop-top cans, bottled water, and other non-perishable items for distribution both at the church and by members who encounter individuals in need.
4. Describe the worship experience at the Church?
An uplifting worship experience filled with praise, inspiring music, and a deep sense of God’s presence, bringing the congregation closer in faith and unity.
5. What is your overall opinion of the Church and its work?
Under Pastor Richard guidance, our church continues to grow both spiritually and financially. We are inspired to "bring souls to Christ" by expanding our presence and impact within the community to reach more people.
D’Andrea Williams
4/1/2025
District Steward’s Signature Date Gerald Richard II 4/1/2025
Pastor’s Signature Date
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Name:
Address:
Phone:
Fifth Episcopal District
Mountain Valley District
DISTRICT STEWARD REPORT
Rev. Sheriolyn Curry Hodge, Presiding Elder
ABOUT OUR CHURCH
1. What is the Church’s Theme for this year?
All We Do Is Win In 2025
2. How has the theme been incorporated by the Church’s organizations?
Each organization within the church has been focusing on ways to win by blocking out the distractions and noise in our lives. They also have incorporated a winning attitude in sermons and different discussions via Bible Study and Sunday School.
3. How has the Church aligned with the 5th District Theme of Mental Health, Music, and Mission?
Mental Health:
We have been focusing on different ways to improve our mental health by focusing on " hunting the good stuff", self-awareness, and improving our emotional intelligence.
Music:
We have been focusing on different genres of music that uplifts the spirit. Our music ministry tries to focus on the lyrics that are scripturally aligned to what we believe as a church as well as lyrics that uplift Kingdom Minded Principles.
Mission:
The church reached out to the youth by hosting a pajamas lock-in. This created an enviornment that allowed the youth to express themselves. We were able to incorporate a means for them to reach out if they were in trouble.
4. Describe the worship experience at the Church?
It is an authentic worhsip experience that is corporate in nature. We don't pattern ourselves after traditional systems but allow for our members to participate and engage in the experience via congregational worship and open discussion after the sermon.
5. What is your overall opinion of the Church and its work?
The church is a place of worship that fosters a family atmosphere. It is continuously seeking at ways to grow its membership, impact the community, and foster a sense of Chrisitian Identity for each individual that it comes in contact with.
District Steward’s Signature
4/1/2025
Date
Pastor’s Signature
4/1/2025
Date
CHURCH
Name: St. Paul AME
Address: 316 E 4th Street Phone: 928 587 2427
PASTOR
Fifth Episcopal District
Desert Mountain Conference
Mountain Valley District
DISTRICT STEWARD REPORT
Rev. Sheriolyn Curry Hodge, Presiding Elder
Name. Stephen Garnett Phone: 928 587 2427
DISTRICT STEWARD:
Name: Valerie Brooks Phone: 928 587 XXXX
District Conference Attendance
1. _____Itinerant Elders / Deacons 9. ____1___ District Steward
2. ____1___Local Elders/Deacons 10. ______ WMS President
3. _______Licensed Evangelists 11. ______ Lay Organization President
4. _______Exhorters 12. ______ Local YPD President/Delegate
5. _______Steward Board President 13. ______ Sons of Allen President
6. _______Trustee Board President 14. ______ RAYAC President
7. _______Ministerial Students (all) 15. ______ Women in Ministry
8. _______Church School Superintendent 16. ______ Other
Numerical
Statistics (to date)
___23____ Total Church Membership ____6_ Total Youth (17 and under)
____0___ Accessions ____1___ Baptisms
____0___ Conversions ___14____ Average Sunday Attendance
About Our Church
1. What is the Church’s Theme for this year?
The theme is that we're not supposed to be getting ready, we are supposed to be ready.
2. How has the theme been incorporated by the Church’s organizations?
We acknowledge that we are in the End Times. Alll the signs are there. It s our responsibility as His servants to try to draw as many people into the Kingdom as possible.We minister to many
people that others might consider lost because we know that sometimes a small act of kindness is that one thing that can bring a person to the Lord.
3. How has the Church aligned with the 5th District Theme of Mental Health, Music, and Mission?
We do not have a music program in our church but we do have a few mission projects. Jesus said, feed my sheep . Mission projects address many needs. If it is requested, We will provide a report during Conference.
4. Describe the worship experience at the Church? the worship
The worship service at our church can be described as educational because our pastor has been taking us through the New Testament and then makes references to the Old Testament and ties the entire thing together .He also includes this teaching in weekly Bible study.
5. What is your overall opinion of the Church and its work?
We believe we are doing what is pleasing in the eyes of the Lord.
___ Valerie brooks_______ District Steward’s Signature Date. March 312025
__ Stephen Garnett_________ Pastor’s Signature Date. March 31. 2025
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