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60th South Texas District Council April 10-12, 2012

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The S. T. A. R. (South Texas Assemblies Review) is published monthly and is the Official Publication of the SOUTH TEXAS DISTRICT COUNCILASSEMBLIES OF GOD, Inc. 11102 East Freeway (I-10) Houston, Texas 77029 Don Wiehe - Executive Editor

APRIL 2012

David Wilson - Publisher

Send your church news, ministry reports, or other items of interest to the office of Don Wiehe, Executive Secretary/Treasurer, ℅ Sherry Turner. sturner@stxag.org 713-455-1221 On the cover: South Texas Wildflowers, photograph

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Executive District Officers Tim R. Barker - Superintendent Don Nordin - Assistant Superintendent Don Wiehe - Executive Secretary/Treasurer Executive Presbyters Steve Banning and Gene Summers General Council Presbyters Tim R. Barker, Don Wiehe & Robert Hogan

Send Us Your Photo, we may use it in an upcoming issue of the STAR. We are looking for scenic or unique pictures of d i ff e r e n t p a r t s o f t h e South Texas District. We are also looking for great pictures of our Assemblies of God churches.

•Use a digital camera with at least 3 megapixels.

•Send your photos in a normal jpeg file format.

•Do not send files larger than 10MB in each email.

Send your digital photos to omrwilson@mac.com Be sure to include any details about the picture and your contact information.

Feel free to call with questions (979) 824-2543, David Wilson.

Hill Country Camp and Conference Center is a great place to schedule your next retreat or conference.

We also offer our South Texas credentialed ministers a relaxing time of solitude in one of our finest accommodations absolutely free of charge. (Based upon availability.) To take advantage of this, simply call the camp office at 830-257-5714 to let us minister to you! Phil Jackson, Hill Country Camp Director. www.hillcountrycamp.cc - South Texas Assemblies Review

Mailing address: South Texas Assemblies of God P.O. Box 9714 Houston, Texas 77213-0714

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District Sectional Presbyters Darold DeHart - San Jacinto Section Donny Flippo - Beaumont Section Mike Hammonds - Gulf Coast Section Lloyd Maddoux - North Houston Section Erny McDonough - Victoria Section Joel Nabors - Neches Valley Section Mario Perez - Rio Grande Valley Section Doug Roberts - San Antonio Section William Stockstill - Corpus Christi Section Steve Weaver - Houston Section Honorary Presbyters Howard Burroughs, Gary Chapin, Johnny Durham, Joseph Granberry, Sidney Watson District Ministries Departmental Officers Roger Bailey - Missions and HonorBound Men Tammy Calderon - Church Ministries/Discipleship Melanie Griffin - Womenʼs Ministries David Plank - Church Planting & Revitalization Kendall Reavis - Church Planting Facilitator Matt Rule - Youth Ministries

___________________________________________ Article IX, Finances: Section 2, District Office Support, Paragraphs (a) The District Office shall be supported by a monthly offering of at least three fourths (75%) of the tithes of every minister (except Senior Retired Ministers) from both secular and ministerial income. If a minister fails to cooperate with this plan, he shall be called to give a reasonable explanation to the District Officials. (b) It is recommended that the District Office shall be supported by one percent (1%) of the monthly general fund income of each of the churches of the South Texas District Council. www.stxag.org

From Our Superintendent Biblical preaching is not out of date as some people claim; rather, it s7ll has the answers for society today and requires pioneers take those answers to people in the new millennium. By straying from what the Bible says, Chris7ans cannot share what God has to say about solving current societal problems. If all truth is God’s truth and the Word of God delivers that truth to us, then there is always something we can say from the Word of God to the needs of contemporary folks, refu7ng the accusa7on that Bible-­‐preaching churches are not mee7ng people’s needs. In the 21st century, Chris7ans must seize the opportuni7es to share basic puri7es, authen7city, uncondi7onal love, and reliance on God. It begins with the preacher or minister, first, having authen7c lives, because ministry is love in ac7on. With a realiza7on that we who minister are in total reliance on God, and so far out on a limb that unless God helps us, we are going to fall off. Simply put, we’re not in ministry alone; God is with us, in partnership with the omnipotent.

The One who has begun the good work in you, will bring it to comple7on.

Realizing the message is relevant regardless of the societal changes, there must be a defini7ve and conscious effort to reach those who have yet to hear the message. The 21st century seems to be challenging at best, given the fact that the Gospel message is foreign to so many. Even the very basics of Chris7anity are completely unknown to the great majority of unchurched people.

Larry Moyer, a veteran evangelist said, “Evangelis7c preaching must be bathed in prayer. We bring Christ to men; only God can bring men to Christ.” John 6:44 says, “No one can come to Me, unless the Father who sent Me draws him.” It also requires careful study of the Scriptures to make sure we are preaching His thoughts, not ours. Paul told Timothy, “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (2 Timothy 2:15).

As a Spirit-­‐filled believer and preacher, I’ve learned that Pentecostal preaching is not about sermons; it’s about communica7ng God’s Word to people in order to inform and change them. This is not only applicable to those of Pentecostal faith and experience, but it applies to all who proclaim the life-­‐changing Gospel message. S7ll, the Pentecostal pulpit is built from the materials of prepara7on, proclama7on, and provoca7on. The prepara7on of the preacher takes longer than the prepara7on of the sermon. This lesson is expressed in the four stages of Peter’s prepara7on prior to the sermon that launched the Church.

1. “Then Peter stood up . . .” Peter hadn’t always been able to “stand up.” He was o`en plagued with second guessing (Mark 8:32), sleeping (Mark 14:37), slashing out (John 18:10), and swearing (Mark 14:71). Peter emerged from 40 thrilling days of mee7ng the Risen Jesus, 10 days of praying, and a few hours of being overwhelmed in the Spirit. We cannot preach a life-­‐ changing message with less than this kind of commitment.

2. “with the eleven . . . ” All of the apostles could have preached the same sermon.

3. “raised his voice.” For Peter, this was for prac7cal maeers, as there was no public address system.

4. “and addressed the crowd.” Peter connected to his audience.

The audience was concerned about the behavior of the 120.

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Reverends Tim & Jill Barker District Superintendent In a recent ar7cle of the “Enrichment,” General Superintendent George O. Wood said, “Our message in the 21st century is to be one of experience, not merely passion.” Pentecostal proclama7on is one that I find flows out from my own experience with Christ. We must come to the pulpit with a fresh Word, out of a living experience with God. Pentecostal proclama7on has a sense that this is God’s hour and that God’s day is coming. Peter preached truths beyond his own ability to apprehend. Pentecostal proclama7on is founded upon God’s wrieen Word. And the Pentecostal message, then, is centered around Jesus. He is the heart of the message.

Preaching can warm the heart and inform the mind, but it must appeal to the will, or it falls short of its purpose. The first Pentecostal sermon contained an extended altar call: “With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt genera7on.” (verse 40). There will be no Pentecostal pulpit in the 21st century without the same prepara7on, proclama7on, and provoca7on that marked the pulpit of the first century.

Our younger daughter, Abby, taught me one of the most valuable lessons through a song she o`en ministered.

LIVE IN YOUR WORD

By Steve Siler/Tony Wood/Scoe Krippayne © 2004 Word Music Chaos ahead, choices to make; It’s silence I need Seeking to know your heart and your mind Where you want to lead; Father I thirst for your wisdom Make me at home in your truth; I want to

CHORUS: Live in your Word; Abiding in faith I want to walk in your steps; To trust and obey A light upon the narrow path; A lamp unto my feet I want to live in your Word; Till your Word is living in me I need your Word buried like seeds; Deep in my soul Chapter and verse, nourishing me; A harvest will grow Oh Father you feed every hunger I know where my strength is found; Each day I allow God's Word to work in me is a posi7ve day. And I have the privilege of preaching and proclaiming it! www.stxag.org

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9800 Hyatt Resort Drive - San Antonio,Texas 78251 DISTRICT COUNCIL SCHEDULE Tuesday, April 10, 2012 8:00 AM STL Golf Tournament 6:30 PM Keynote: Tim R. Barker, Superintendent,

South Texas District Council Wednesday, April 11, 2012 7:30 AM Global University Breakfast -­‐Cuba Project 8:00 AM Morning Prayer 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Business Session Noon – Missions Lunch: Wayne Clark, Sr. Pastor,

First Assembly of God, San Antonio 6:30 PM Missions Service: Bryan Jarrett, General

Council Executive Presbyter & Sr. Pastor,

North Place Church, Sachse, Texas Southwestern Assemblies of God University Reception immediately following the evening service.

Thursday, April 12, 2012 8:00 AM Morning Prayer 8:30 AM Music Ministries Breakfast 10:30 AM Memorial Service: Don K. Wiehe,

Executive Secretary/Treasurer -­‐ South

Texas District Council Noon STL Grande Club Luncheon 1:30 PM Church Planting Forum 6:30 PM Ordination Service: James Bradford,

General Secretary -­‐ General Council of

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DISTRICT UPDATES & KINGDOM REMINDERS New Cer8fied Ministers

Reverend Timothy C. Jones David Barreca -­‐ North Houston Section 2830 Lake Road #811 Giannina Bisonni -­‐ Gulf Coast Section Huntsville, TX 77340 Brittney Lny Chandler -­‐ Beaumont Section Reverend Alison LaBrie James Cox -­‐ Corpus Christi Section 2521 Cross7mbers B4 Patricia Cox -­‐ Corpus Christi Section Huntsville, TX 77320 Douglas Dunning -­‐ Corpus Christi Section Sarah J. Fritsch -­‐ North Houston Section Reverend Brandon Rains Justin Griffin -­‐ Beaumont Section 727A Vickie Dr. Joshua Hoogendoorn -­‐ N. Houston Section Huntsville, TX 77340 Ismael Jimenez -­‐ San Jacinto Section Evan Kahlich -­‐ North Houston Section Transfer in Alison LaBrie -­‐ North Houston Section Terry A. Nesmith Brandon Rains -­‐ North Houston Section from West Texas Reverend Don & Beth Wiehe Araceli Rivas -­‐ North Houston Section Executive Secretary-Treasurer Church Name Change Alex Rodriguez -­‐ North Houston Section Dayspring Christian Aimee Sanchez -­‐ San Antonio Section Center, Santa Fe to Dayspring Church of the Pastor, not only do you need to get away, David Sanchez -­‐ San Antonio Section but you need to schedule times of retreat Assemblies o f G od Lorraine Schnetzer -­‐ North Houston and refreshing for your people. Time for Michael Sculley -­‐ Beaumont Section them to "get away." The retreats and camps New PAC Church Taylor Thompson -­‐ Beaumont Section sponsored by our Hill Country Camp & Faith Cowboy Church, League City Ann Thoreson -­‐ San Antonio Section Conference Center in Kerrville can be used nd 700 2 St., League City, TX 77573 Collin Weiser -­‐ North Houston Section as a tool of renewal for your entire Pastors Cody & Rachel Rosier congregation. Whether a camp, retreat, or Daniel Young -­‐ North Houston Section your church leaders’ retreat or seminar, Bethany Zamora -­‐ San Antonio Section If you’re in a Ministry Coaching Network -­‐ your people, young and old, need times Thank you for all you are doing to facilitate Upgrade to License away from their regular schedules to be health and growth in your local assembly. refreshed spiritually and physically.

Brandon Brewer -­‐ San Jacinto Sec7on Our South Texas District is using the Church Maehew Chandler -­‐ Beaumont Sec7on Life model as a health and growth vehicle but Our 2012 camping/retreat season is upon us.

Belinda Haddock -­‐ San Antonio Sec7on we also know there are many others that are Take some time, and get your youth, children, Donnivan Hickman -­‐ Gulf Coast Sec7on producing needed health and growth. men, and women focused on getting away to Denna Kilpatrick -­‐ San Antonio Sec7on experience refreshing in the name of the Lord.

Which ever group you are a part of you have our William (Bill) Kilpatrick -­‐ San Antonio Do whatever it takes to assist them in getting support and appreciation and we want your David J. Mar7nez -­‐ Beaumont Sec7on there. I will never forget attending a church church to receive Missions Giving Credit for your James Mayhair -­‐ Gulf Coast Sec7on camp in the summer of 1975. It was used by efforts. Please put your figures together and Gene R. Moon -­‐ Corpus Chris7 Sec7on the Lord to bring salvation, renewal, and send those to my office and we will be sure that calling to my life.

Gregory Mutchler -­‐ San Antonio Sec7on is added to your missions giving.

Stephen Parker -­‐ San Jacinto Sec7on If you know of others who need this Paul Riley -­‐ San Jacinto Sec7on North Texas District Superintendent Rick informa7on please pass the word. God bless Sondra Wagner -­‐ Beaumont Sec7on Dubose and Melvin Surface have written a each of you and once again, thank you for all masterpiece on the Board Pastor relationship. you are doing to promote health and growth New License They have in your church!

Domingo Barrom -­‐ Houston Sec7on taken a very Jason A. Brown -­‐ Gulf Coast Sec7on scripturally Tina Cassidy -­‐ North Houston Sec7on balanced KINGDOM REMINDERS Aaron J. Cavazos -­‐ San Antonio Sec7on approach to When Jesus heard what had happened, he David Holley -­‐ San Antonio Sec7on teach on a withdrew by boat privately to a solitary Stephanie Keller -­‐ San Jacinto Sec7on challenging place. Maehew 14:13 Reagan McHargue -­‐ San Jacinto Sec7on church life Samuel Ramirez -­‐ San Antonio Sec7on Even our Lord had to take strategic issue. Pick up moments in His life to get away and be Timothy Stoker -­‐ San Antonio Sec7on a copy, then alone with His Heavenly Father. This time Stephanie Sweat -­‐ San Antonio Sec7on get a copy for away from the hustle and bustle of life was each one of needed to refresh, recharge, and renew Address Changes your board proper prospective with life's challenges. members.

Reverend Dub Jones Jesus came back from these times with a 311 East San Antonio #103 clear focus and divine strength to continue San Antonio, TX 78006 carrying out the Lord's will.

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Around South Texas...

BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT Held at Hermann Park on March 17 Sponsored by Bill DuPree 95 Golfers participated Winners: Team of Bachelor, Housley, Anderson, Glonack with a score of 54.

Second Place: Team of Durham, Barrett, Caylor, Shreve with a score of 58.

A Hole in One was recorded by one team.

Over $10,000.00 was raised by donations, auction, and the tournament to help the Rogers family.

A deep appreciation is expressed to all who participated, gave, organized, and sponsored the tournament.

Congratulations!

William Gaige White was born to Reverends Bill and Hannah White on February 26, 2012 at St. Luke's The Woodlands Hospital weighing 6lbs 1oz and measuring 19.5 inches.

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PERHPAPS..

ERHA. PS 1 SAMUEL 13-14

(Continued from last month) Last month we ended the article talking about one of the greatest challenges a visionary leader faces is convincing those he/she leads that the vision is from God, and that God will, in fact, favor the effort. Listen to the words of Jonathan (the visionary leader) as he attempts to convince his armor bearer to join his cause.

1 Samuel 14:6 Come, let's go over to the outpost of those uncircumcised fellows. Perhaps the LORD will act in our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.

Jonathan had not read nearly enough John Maxwell books on how to develop and project vision! He appears to be sending the ultimate mixed message. If you were trying to convince me to join you in an initiative this dangerous, I would want you to do better than “PERHAPS” the LORD will act in our behalf.

PERHAPS? PERHAPS??? Jonathan seemed to be speaking out of both sides of his mouth. In one breath he communicated two opposing positions: 1.

Nothing can hinder the Lord

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Perhaps the LORD will act

At first glance, this seems like spiritual schizophrenia. On the other hand, maybe Jonathan wasn’t as far off as he seemed. True faith always feels this way: •On one hand, I know God is able to do anything •On the other hand, I THINK He's willing to do this specific thing •I know God can, and I'm pretty sure He will •At the same time, I am not completely sure If you are a visionary leader, every one of these feelings race through your mind and your life almost on a daily basis. When you see a very confident visionary leader taking on a monumental task, it appears they have never had a doubt that this thing will work out just fine. The truth of the matter is that they are normally plagued by misgivings and doubts, because the enemy attacks a visionary leader in every way possible in an effort to abort the plan of God before it has a chance to succeed.

Reverends Don & Susan Nordin Assistant Superintendent

60th District Council ...NEWS...

Wednesday, April 11 Global University Breakfast - Brady Room "Pastor Don Nordin, Assistant Superintendent and Pastor at Christian Temple Church in Houston, and Michael Goldsmith, Director of Advancement for Global University - Cuba, will be presenting this missions opportunity to educate, train and equip Cuban pastors. They will also be giving you information regarding a free one day Pastor's Forum to be held in the Houston area and possible opportunities to go to Cuba, preach in a Cuban church and see the island nation. " Global University will be hosting a complimentary breakfast on Wednesday, April 11 from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. in the Brady Room during District Council.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 4 to Michael Goldsmith at: mgoldsmith@globaluniversity.edu.

So if you are having doubts arise in your leadership pursuit, please know you are not alone! Perhaps the Lord will be with you.

Remember: No leader has a 100% success rate! When you are a visionary, PERHAPS will be the constant in your life.

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60th South Texas District Council ...NEWS...

Annual South Texas Missions Luncheon

Noon - 2:00 p.m. in the Fredericksburg Room Join Tim Barker, Superintendent, Don Wiehe, Executive Secretary-Treasurer, Roger Bailey, District Missions Director and the Missions team for a special time together. Wayne Clark, Sr. Pastor of First Assembly of God, San Antonio, will be the special speaker. Please RSVP by March 30 to Kay Bailey, Missions Secretary, at kbailey@stxag.org.

Send your $25 for your meal ticket by April 3. For more information, contact Kay at 713.455.1221.

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Music Ministries Breakfast - In the Springhouse Porch Restaurant Steve Emerson, the new South Texas District Music Pastor, is inviting you to a Music P a s t o r ’s Fellowship Breakfast for you and your spouse.

“This event will provide us a chance to connect and get to know one another. Make plans to join us for this special breakfast on T h u r s d a y, A p r i l 12th, at 8:30 a.m. in the Springhouse Porch Restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort (Council headquarters). Please RSVP with me by April 4 at steveemerson@ncentral.org. I look forward to meeting each one of you!”

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Jason Bone, District Director Ryan Beaty, Asst Director Nathan Timm, Training Coordinator Ken Porter, Boys Camps Coordinator Greg Rudy, Communications Coordinator Carl Davis, FCF President

For more information http://www.stxroyalrangers.com Royal Ranger Leadership Team Pictured Ryan, Ken, Jason, Greg, Nathan

Free Registration to Powwow Pastors, This month, we are offering you an opportunity to earn a free trip to powwow for one of your leaders or boys. No gimmicks or tricks... We just want to hear from you: honestly, openly, and candidly.

We are asking you the question, “What Impact has Royal Rangers had on your Church?”

We are asking Questions because we must. We want to Learn what’s working...and what’s not. We can then Change those things that are in our power to make this ministry Relevant, Timely, and Effective. We call this QLC. (Question, Learn, Change) We need you to help us identify the state of our ministry.

Would you take 10-15 minutes and send us a brief email answering this question? Do it, and you get a free registration to Powwow. One per Church. It’s that simple...

Also, please stop by and see us at District Council. We would love to meet you, and see if there are ways that we can partner with your local church to Evangelize, Equip and Empower the next generation of Christlike men, and lifelong servant leaders.

In Him, Greg Rudy District Communications Coordinator E-mail to: Greg@stxroyalrangers.com

April 20 - 22, 2012 Camp Van Dyke, LaGrange TX

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Catalyst and Assemblies of God are partnering together to bring a special offer to you! Join us May 9-11 for powerful teaching, unmatched creativity, and an encounter unlike any other. Take advantage of the discounted registration rates and bring your team to Catalyst Dallas 2012!

Visit the www.catalystdallas.com site for more details and information, and join us on Facebook & Twitter for the latest news & updates.

Look forward to seeing you there!

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Church Ministries and Discipleship Rev. Tammy Calderon, Director CHURCH MINISTRIES AND DISCIPLESHIP The Assemblies of God National Office is giving out Gideon Sword Awards to certain top giving churches. These churches have shown extraordinary steadfastness in the battle for souls by giving faithfully to BGMC. How can my church become a Gideon Church?

Any church that has given a specified amount to BGMC every year for 4 years in a row qualifies as a Gideon Church. The specified amount is dependent on the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s average Sunday morning attendance. For the attendance rankings shown below, the amount of BGMC giving is as followsâ&#x20AC;Ś.

0-100 in Sunday morning attendance: $2,000 101-500 in Sunday morning attendance: $4,000 Over 500 in Sunday morning attendance: $8,000

South Texas District Gideon Churches 1. First Assembly, Ingelside Rev. Harvey Smith 2. Galena Park Assembly Rev. Glenda Guthrie 3. New Life Assembly, Batson Rev. Cranford Campbell 4. Glad Tidings Assembly, Texas City Rev. George Sharp 5. First Assembly, Dayton Rev. Charles Pierce 6. Old River Assembly Rev. David McLennan 7. North Central Assembly Rev. Larry Emerson 8. Westover Hills Assembly Rev. Jim Rion 9. Braeswood Assembly Rev. Stephen Banning

As of January 2012, the South Texas District of the Assemblies of God has given a total of $16,457.53 to BGMC. Great job South Texas!!

Please remember to send your BGMC offerings directly to the Nation Office in Springfield, MO.

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CHURCHplanting

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Good things are happening in South Texas Church Planting: a new Church Planting website has been launched, several new church plants are in the works, and a couple upcoming meetings for church planters or those interested are scheduled.

1) Website ʹ we have designed a website for those who are working with church planting in some form or fashion. You can log on to www.stxagchurchplanting.org and find information about church planting in South Texas District, links to other helpful websites, and even a blog where we can begin to exchange church planting ideas and resources.

2) New Church Plants ʹ you can also find on the website a page dedicated to the newer church plants in the district. There are also several new works in the pre-­‐launch stage which are not listed yet. Please join us in praying that these church plants are all successful.

3) Church Planting Events ʹ some important dates for you to remember are: x April 12th Church Planting Forum @ District Council We invite anyone with any interest in church planting to join us as Nova Pittman, the North Texas Church Planting and Development Director, shares with us. This will be a time to network with other church planters and encourage one another. We will gather at 1:30 PM on Thursday in the Hondo Room. x May 14th-­‐18th Church Planting Bootcamp @ DFW area A CP Bootcamp is highly recommended for any church planter and a requirement for those planting directly through the District. It is a week-­‐long training event that is beneficial to those who are planting a church within the next 12-­‐24 months. An experienced team of church planters will come alongside you to walk through the process. Critical areas you will work on defining are: vision, mission, values, team, strategy and evaluation.

Kendall Reavis is the new Church Planting Facilitator (and a US Missions candidate) offering support to church planting across the South Texas District.

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Evangelism

Commission

Evangelist Rod Vincent Evangelist Representative

South Texas Evangelists Reagan & Eugenia Jacks- 281-997-3362 Jimmy & Lenete Merritt- 713-824-4048 Gene & Monia Summers- 281-385-2225 Wilbert & Elaine Oliver- 713-861-7023 Rod & Cathy Vincent- 281-319-1277 - South Texas Assemblies Review

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South Texas Ministers -­‐ Available to Preach Janice Akers, Tomball 281-516-7419 Pamela Atkins, Fulshear 281-492-4662 David Baca, Humble 859-948-4177 Luciano Bazan, Helotes 210-488-1067 Vivian Boyles, Houston 281-804-9338 Darrell Brown, Batson 936-536-3154 Gus Chupe, Seguin - 830.386.0101 P.H. Collins, Porter - 281-572-1130 Angus Davis, San Antonio 210-290-7694 Dan Ewing, Alvin - 281-824-0119 Jeff Fox, Houston - 713-433-6611 Greg Garrett, Texas City 409-256-7716 Stephen Gatlin, Spring 281-288-4220 Opal Golden, Friendswood 832-738-1843 Tom Gourly, Houston 281-458-6812 James Hazelton, Spring 281-443-4437

Don Hickman, Angleton 979-319-2463 John Humphries, Bacliff 832-386-5653 Reagan Jacks, Pearland 281-997-3362 Bob Kucker, Buna - 409-994-5563 Fern Lancaster, Kerrville 830-895-4971 Ray McCullough, Sugar Land 281-904-4174 Floyd Miles, Magnolia - 317-714-57ll Greg Mutchler, Kerrville 830-739-3000

Kenneth Myers, Victoria 361-582-4907 Wilbert J. Oliver,Houston 713-205-3361 Donald Paredes, Spring 832-764-0468, Spanish speaking, wife interprets Donny Phillips, LaPorte 713-885-2568 Thomas Proctor, Missouri City 281–835-8036

Richard Reyes, San Antonio 210-884-2908

Open Churches Port Arthur Faith Harbor A/G Resumes to: Pastoral Search Committee PO Box 5100A Port Arthur, TX 77640-0725

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Jackie Richardson, Spring 281-350-4142 Edward Rowls, Spring 281-353-1894 Mary Sanders, Alvin 281-331-2325 Russell Skinner, Montgomery 936-449-4378

Stephen Sowell, Corpus Christi 361-985-6880 Jeanine Sullins, Porter 956-358-6912 David Tosten, Corpus Christi 361-563-3293 Marsha Touchstone, Houston 713-981-0687 Juanita Trevino, Port Lavaca 361-935-7202 Tim Verden, League City 832-545-0868 Alison Ward, Kingwood 281-361-7966 LeyAnne Ward, Kingwood 281-361-7966 David Washburn, Kerrville 830-896-2171

As of March 24, 2011 Lexington Faith Temple in Lexington, Texas is looking for a Senior Pastor. Please send resumes to Lexington Faith Temple, P.O. Box 177, Lexington, Texas 78947 or email to wesbosYc@gmail.com. For addiYonal informaYon, please contact Wanda BosYc at (512) 229-­‐8690.

Lexington is home to the Chocolate Lovers Fes4val and located 51 miles east of Aus4n in the North Texas District.

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June 2, 2012

MIN 191 Beginning Internship (Students with Mentors, not taught as a class.)

THE 245 Eschatology: A Study of Things to Come MIN 291 Intermediate Internship (Students with Mentors, not taught as a class.)

MIN 325 Preaching to the Contemporary World MIN 327 Church Administration, Law & Finance MIN 391 Advanced Internship (Students with Mentors, not taught as a class.)

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Church Life Institute Orientation All Levels - Don Wiehe

Church Life Institute Orientation All Levels - Don Wiehe

Church Life Institute Orientation All Levels - Don Wiehe

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THE 142 Assemblies of God History, Missions & Governance

MIN 251 Effective Leadership

MIN 311 Prayer & Worship

October 6, 2012

MIN 181 Relationships & Ethics in Ministry

MIN 281 Conflict Management for Church Leaders

MIN 381 Pastoral Ministry

BIB 112 Synoptic Gospels

THE 211 Introduction to Theology

MIN 311 The Corinthian Correspondence

January 5, 2013

THE 114 Intro to Pentecostal Doctrine

BIB 212 New Testament Survey

February 2, 2013

BIB 117 Prison Epistles

BIB 215 Romans

March 2, 2013

BIB 115 Acts: The Holy Spirit at Work in the Believers

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