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The New Mexico Ministry Network Network Superintendent Micheal Dickenson mdickenson@nmministry.net

Assistant Superintendent David Vistine

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Secretary-Treasurer Marcus McClain

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New Mexico Ministry Network 6640 Caminito Coors NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 505 899-5399 (phone) 505 899-5859 (fax) info@nmministry.net www.nmministry.net

MINISTRY DIRECTORS:

EXECUTIVE PRESBYTERS:

Men’s Ministries Kent Barnard

Royal Ranger’s Bart Garrison

Women’s Ministries Becky Dickenson

Girl’s Ministries Mary Helen Gonzalez

East Central Area Lemuel Perry

Native American Area William Lee

Student Ministries Jeral Dickenson

Senior Adult Ministries Greg Burchfield

Southeast Area Melvin Suttle

West Central Area Brenton Franks

kbarnard@nmministry.net

bgarrison@nmministry.net

Northwest Area Randy Joslin pastor@theoasis.us

Southwest Area David Crispin

pastordave@oneworship.org

AREA PRESBYTERS:

bdickenson@nmministry.net

jdickenson@nmministry.net

mhgonzalez@nmministry.net

gburchfield@nmministry.net

arbidee@plateautel.net

kdmdsuttle@yahoo.com

wdvlee@frontier.com

Northeast Area David McCarty fwc@zianet.com

pastorbrenton@evangelchristiancenter.org

NETWORK SUPERINTENDENT MICHEAL DICKENSON to you today about your church, what would He write about?

• Is the church you lead or serve fulfilling the mission God has given to us?

influence.

• We h ave th e m es s a g e o f hope. Proclaim it!

• We are the light of the world. Shine!

In Matthew 5, Jesus says • H e f irst loved u s . S ho w that we are, “the salt of the earth His love! and the light of the world!” Now • He has empowered us. Be

Influence… Now that’s an that’s influence! In Acts 1:8, Je- His witness! interesting word. The dictionary sus says, “But you will receive • Opportunities are everydefines it as “The capacity of per- power when the Holy Spirit where. Make a difference! sons or things to be a compelling comes on you; and you will be • We are God’s people. Be the force.” But what about the idea my witnesses in Jerusalem, and church! of influence as it relates to the in all Judea and Samaria, and to Church? the ends of the earth.”

Churches, they come in

At our District Counall shapes and sizes and forms cil a few months ago, durand styles. But the challenge ing the opening night I is the same for us all, wherever spoke on “The ChurchGod has placed us…Let’s His Cause, Our Mission.” If be The Church, a church of you weren’t there, you can go to influence! our website to listen to the full message. There were four key words that I used to challenge us to consider our mission, which Then following Pentecost, were Awareness, Awakening, we see the church’s influence as Alignment and Actualization. In an incredible compelling force order to help us process these, released through the people of the following questions were God. We see it through Phillip posed for us all to consider. in Gaza, Peter in Caesarea, Paul in Antioch, Paul and Barnabas in • How long has it been since Lystra, Paul in Thessalonica, etc. you had a face to face, one on Obviously time and space don’t one, conversation with God permit us to tell these stories. about you and your church?

But what about the sto• Is there an alarm in your ries of the church’s influence heart calling you to awaken to in your community? While our what God wants to say to you churches and communities vary about your church and ministry? greatly in size, every church can • If God was writing a letter be and is called to be a church of

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Every church can be and is called to be a church of influence.

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A Church of Influence

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The Chicken Flap: Who Influences Who? SECRETARY-TREASURER MARCUS McCLAIN

The Body of Christ, the Church, has always faced the challenge of “being in the world, but not of it” (2 Corinthians 6:14-18). That is never truer than today. In a torrid season of change when just about “anything goes” we need to be reflective of some time-proven if not eternally expedient principles

I am certain by now that from God’s Word. First, we need you are aware of the controversy to remember that what we do in that has occurred because Dan our physical body and with our Cathy, President and CEO of body needs to proceed only after ‘Chick-fil-A,’ spoke personally of his support for a Biblical marriage model.

The national media, political pundits, and those self-appointed cultural commentators who believe that they are the voice for societal standards have weighed-in on the subject with their predictable talking points. It seems as of we ask permission from God (1 late that the Body of Christ, the Corinthians 6:19-20). Secondly, Church, is no longer surprised we need to be extremely careful at the behavior of the world but that we do not do anything that the world is certainly surprised, might cause someone to lose shocked, indignant, and even faith (1 Corinthians 8:9). Thirdoutraged if and when the Body ly, remember to be conscious of of Christ, the Church chooses to what and who we worship (Roexpress itself. mans 12:1-2). My mother told us

Certainly, if we behave when we were kids growing up by their definition of tolerance in the ‘parsonage’ while trying to we would have to remain silent shape our character this simple or even worse: surrender to the little phrase. “Don’t go where world’s influence and begin to you wouldn’t take Jesus, don’t adopt their conversation, worsay anything that you wouldn’t ship, attitude and appearance. want Jesus to hear, and only Then, and only then would they do things Jesus would approve be ‘comfortable’ with us.

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of.” I used to think that statement was too restrictive; I have lived to learn that what she was providing was solid counsel for maturation.

Sharon and I live in the shadow of a tourist mecca. We can always pick out the tourists because they stand out. They look different; they talk different; they are obviously not from northern New Mexico. Well, similar to out-of-place tourists, the Word of God tells us that this is not our home, that we are citizens of heaven, aliens if you wish. Shouldn’t the Body of Christ, the Church, have a vocabulary that is different, a look that reflects righteousness, a behavior that models Jesus, and priorities that reverence our Heavenly Father? As the Body of Christ, the Church, contends with the immense changes and challenges of the 21st century—just like Dan Cathy did when he took a stand for righteousness—let us hold true and faithful to God’s Word, the love of His Son, and the Power of His Spirit. As always, God Bless You Big!

The Body of Christ, the Church, has always faced the challenge of “being in the world but not of it.”

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NEW COOPERATIVE FELLOWSHIP

Superintendent Micheal Dickenson and his wife Becky present a certificate of affiliation to Pastor William Cordova and his wife Rebecca.

The New Mexico Ministry Network is proud to welcome Harvest Time Christian Church in Rio Rancho, NM and Reverend William Cordova as a Cooperative Fellowship with the New Mexico Assemblies of God.

50th ANNIVERSARY OF CHURCH The New Mexico Ministry Network congratulates First Assembly of God in Estancia, NM and Pastor Louie Esquibel on the 50th Anniversary of their church.

Superintendent Micheal Dickenson and Secretary-Treasurer Marcus McClain celebrate with Pastor Louie Esquibel and charter member Ed Scott.

CREDENTIAL CHANGES NEWLY CERTIFIED: Brenna Kaydahzinne, SW Area Darrell Nichols, NW Area Aaron Perez, SW Area Camela Walker, SW Area NEWLY LICENSED: Ron Hassett, WC Area David Lara, WC Area Sol Sedillo, NE Area

TRANSFERRED IN: James Abeyta (O), West Central Area DECEASED: O. Marie Hudson, Hobbs 05/20/2012 George C. Irving, Logan 07/08/2012

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NEW SENIOR PASTORS: Jerry Elliott, Albuquerque Harvest Fellowship Gary Dorsey, Mescalero Family Worship Center

NEW NETWORK-AFFILIATED CHURCH: Life In Red, Santa Fe

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New Mexico News

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New Mexico News NEW CHI ALPHA DIRECTORS

Superintendent Micheal Dickenson welcomes Alex and Abby Rodriguez as they serve at Cook Canyon Camp during NMSM Summer Camps.

The New Mexico Ministry Network is proud to welcome U.S. Missionaries, Alex and Abby Rodriguez as New Mexico Chi Alpha Directors at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces.

NEWLY-EARNED DEGREE

Pastor Natán González and wife Andrea.

The New Mexico Ministry Network congratulates Reverend Natán González, Pastor of Spanish ministries at Las Cruces First AG, for earning the Master of Theology degree from Princeton Theological Seminary.

NEXT GENERATION GRANT APPLICATIONS ONLINE Attention alumni of AG higher educational institutions who graduated between 2007-Spring 2011: If you need assistance with school debt to enter ministry more quickly or you are currently in a full-time ministry position, you can apply now for an AG Next Genera-

tion Grant. Applications for AG Next Generation Grants are posted online at agtrust.org. All applicants

must sub mit their completed applica tions post-

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marked no later than September 15, 2012.

Grants are awarded on a case-by-case basis and are only available to graduates who agree to provide at least five years of full-time service in ministry.

“It is our choice, but it is their future.” -George O. Wood.

TEEN CHALLENGE BANQUET

The 29th annual Teen Challenge Faith Promise Banquet will be held on Friday night, September 28th, starting at 7:00pm at the Albuquerque Marriott Hotel at 2101 Louisiana Blvd. NE. This year’s speaker is Kathy Crispin, wife of Pastor David Crispin of The Worship Center in Alamogordo, NM. The cost is $26 per ticket or $260 per table of ten.

Invite your friends and family to attend because you will not want to miss this powerful time. During this banquet, you will hear life-changing testimonies and songs of how troubled teens overcome through

the power of Jesus Christ!

Teen Challenge of New Mexico is a faith-based solution to the drug epidemic in teenagers everywhere. The ministry has been helping young people overcome drugs, alcohol, and other life-controlling problems

in the State of New Mexico for over 28 years. Because of the influence of God, the ministry enjoys a 74% recovery rate. Its purpose is to help people become mentally sound, emotionally balanced, socially adjusted,

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physically well, and spiritually alive. Please call (505) 2818467 for more information or to reserve a table.

The Banquet’s Speaker, Kathy Crispin

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WOMEN’S CONFERENCE 2012 September 20-22 Las Cruces First Assembly of God

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NM MINISTRY NETWORK

YOUTH.DAY

9/16/12

Celebration Affirmation Partnership

YD

The New Mexico Ministry Network places a high priority on student ministry. We not only want to be a part of ministry to students, but ministry through students as well. Here in New Mexico we have a variety of churches, youth groups and Network youth events that are worth celebrating. Please join us across New Mexico as we celebrate our annual Youth Day on September 16th, 2012.

As you celebrate the ministry to youth and the youth in ministry, don’t forget to honor and affirm those who participate in these ministries. Many of those who serve give large amounts of time, money, and effort to make a difference. Based on the monetary reward, they obviously don’t do it for praise. Honoring them is obviously the right thing to do.

Much of the youth ministry connection and many of the large events in New Mexico exist because of New Mexico Student Ministries. Please make Youth Day a day of partnership by receiving an offering in your church for New Mexico Student Ministries. Your financial partnership is what allows the New Mexico Ministry Network to continue to focus on developing ministry to and through the youth of our state.

Youth Day Ideas

YD

9/16/12

WORSHIP HAVE THE YOUTH BAND OR A COMBINED YOUTH AND ADULT BAND LEAD WORSHIP. SPEAKER ALLOW THE YOUTH PASTOR, A YOUTH LEADER OR A STUDENT PREACH. OR IF YOUR REALLY ADVENTUROUS, TRY A TAG TEAM APPROACH. SPEAKING TOPICS •CAMPUS MISSIONS (RECRUIT ADULT COACHES AND PRAYER ZONE PARTNERS) •TIMOTHY - CHALLENGE THE ADULTS TO ACTIVELY DISCIPLE THE YOUTH •FAMILY - THE BODY - HELPING THE CONGREGATION CELEBRATE THE VARIOUS PARTS OF THE BODY (1 COR. 12)

PRESENTATIONS TAP INTO YOUR FINE ARTS KIDS FOR A DRAMA, HUMAN VIDEO, OR MUSICAL PERFORMANCE. VIDEO •SHOW THE NEW SPEED THE LIGHT THEME VIDEO (downloadable at http://youth.ag.org/media/stl/?finished) •SUMMER CAMP VIDEO (http://www.youtube.com/nmyouthag) •MAKE A VIDEO COLLAGE OF THE PAST YEAR ANNOUNCEMENTS ASK ONE OF YOUR COMPUTER GRAPHIC GENIUSES TO DESIGN A SEGMENT OF YOUR BULLETIN AND HAVE ANOTHER STUDENT PRESENT THE ANNOUNCEMENTS. OFFERING HAVE YOU USHERS TRAIN THE STUDENTS TO RECEIVE THE OFFERING AND LET THE STUDENT RECEIVE THE OFFERING FOR NEW MEXICO STUDENT MINISTRIES.

MAIL YOUTH DAY OFFERINGS TO: NMMN, ATTN. YOUTH DAY, 6640 CAMINITO COORS NW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87120

called camp

Each year hundreds of NM youth sense a special calling from God to dedicate their lives to ministry.

Called Camp exists to help these youth ďŹ nd answers about their calling and to help propel them into the full ministry that God has planned for them.

Rescheduled to February 16-18, 2013 Date: November 10-12, 2012 Location: Cook Canyon, Ruidoso Cost: $50 Included: 4 interactive sessions, 2 worship services, 5 meals, housing Details and Registration www.nmstudentministries.com