Table of Contents District Leadership……………………………………………………………Preface Welcome Letter & Reunion Schedule………………………………………….1 District Nominating Committee Report ......................................... 2 Expectations & Understandings of Elected Leadership ................. 4 Nominee Biographies .................................................................... 5 District Advisory Board ................................................................... 9 District Assembly Finance Committee ........................................... 11 District Superintendent .................................................................. 22 Education Committee ..................................................................... 27 Institute of Ministry (SDIM) ............................................................ 29 Ministerial Credentials Board ......................................................... 30 Ministerial Studies Board ............................................................... 32 Nazarene Missions International President (NMI) ......................... 33 Nazarene Youth International President (NYI) ............................... 35 Pastoral Care Committee ............................................................... 37 P&B Benefits Guide…………………………………………………………………….43 Sunday School & Discipleship Ministries (SDMI) ............................ 51 District Treasurer’s Report ............................................................. 53 District Growth Summary ............................................................... 63 Local Church Life ............................................................................ 64 In Memory of Friends & Family ...................................................... 118 Achievements & Awards ................................................................ 120 District Calendar ............................................................................. 122 District Resources ........................................................................... 123 Pastoral Team Retreat .................................................................... 124 Point Loma Nazarene University .................................................... 125 59th Annual District Assembly Elected the 41st G.S. of the Church of the Nazarene at the 28th General Assembly in June 2013. Prior to election, he served as: Eurasia Regional director; Senior Vice President for programs - World Relief Corporation; director of field management - Compassion International; administrative director - Nazarene Compassionate Ministries International; regional coordinator - Nazarene Compassionate Ministries in Quito, Ecuador. LEADERSHIP Guatemalan by birth, Dr. Crocker is an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene; a licensed architect with a master's degree in community planning from the University of Cincinnati, and has earned a Ph.D. in organizational leadership from Regent University. Dr. Crocker and his General Superintendent wife, Rachel, have two grown daughters, Raquel and Beth Dr. Gustavo Crocker District Office Staff District Superintendent District Administrator Rev. Steve Scott Rev. Mike Havens Executive Assistant Administrative Assistant Kaitlin Peoples Jessica Moreno District Advisory Board Rev. Steve Scott, D.S. Rev. Steve Dickerson Dr. Stephen Campbell Rev. Scott Hubbard Rev. Doug Smith Mr. Gary Greeno Mr. Mark Bennett Mr. Joe McCoy Mr. Jeff Dickerson District Ministry Leaders Dr. Earl Gillett, District Secretary Rev. Darlene Franks - Discipleship Ministries (SDMI) Rev. Austin Bender - Nazarene Youth Intl. (NYI) Rev. Dan Hopkins - Nazarene Missions Intl. (NMI) LEADERSHIP - Ministerial Studies Board Secretary Dr. Leon Skinner - Institute of Ministry (SDIM) Rev. Ron Zimmer - Summer Camps Director Pastor Cathy Scharf - Children's Ministry Rev. Dale Marsh - Recovery Ministry Mr. James Letoa - Compassionate Ministry Center ASSEMBLY RESOURCES section 1 Dear Delegates & Friends of the Sacramento District, Welcome to The Reunion of the 59th District Assembly for the Sacramento District Church of the Nazarene. Thank you for your willingness to represent your church community. This year’s gathering is taking place in person and by livestream with the production assistance of Lodi Faith Community Church, with deep gratitude to Wendy Hubbard, Pastor Scott Hubbard, Bob Best, and the entire Lodi Faith Event Team. Just in case you are inclined to sing at this event, please remember, it’s: Oh Lord, BLESSED stuck in Lodi again! This year’s Reunion has been modified into two separate events: Friday, April 30, 2021, the District Assembly and Ordination Service will be in person and live streamed. Saturday, September 11, 2021 the NMI (Nazarene Missions International) and NYI (Nazarene Youth International) Conventions will take place at Sacramento First Church with the hope that restrictions for public gatherings will continue to improve by that date. We welcome our special guest, Dr. Gustavo Crocker, General Superintendent. Special thanks to The Reunion leadership team of: NMI President, Rev. Dan Hopkins; NYI President, Rev. Austin Bender; Recording & Election Secretary – Robert Hale; District Secretary, Dr. Earl Gillett; District Office Staff & Assistants –Mike Havens, Kaitlin Peoples, and Jessica Moreno. Thanks so much for being here and tuning in to share this event with us. Please join me in seeking the presence of God upon our gathering as we celebrate our mission to make Christ like disciples in the nations, on our district, and in our local communities. Yours in Christ, Rev. Steve Scott District Superintendent 1 2021 The District Nominating Committee met on Saturday, January 16, 2021 with the following members present and participating in the nomination process: Laypersons: Tom Boyd/Sac Cordova, Nancie Goodnough/Auburn Parkside, Steve Henning/Lincoln Emmaus, John Hull/Sac First, Mickey Moody/Vacaville SonRise Ministers: Jim Dorsey/Sac Arden, Twylia Markle/Manteca Journey, Jesse Ragan/Weaverville, Kerrie Tatman/Woodland CenterPointe, Steve Scott / DS ex-officio Elections are to be determined by plurality (nominees elected by the most number of votes received, in descending order). All elections will require a quorum (over half) of the elected delegates voting and present at the District Assembly. We, the District Nominating Committee, recommend the following to be elected as indicated: Report #1 – District Advisory Board (4 year term) 1) Ordained Ministers: (vote for 1, elected by plurality) – Jim Dorsey/Sac Arden, John Perez/Sac Community, Dean Roberts/Vacaville SonRise, 2) Laypersons: (vote for 1, elected by plurality) – Gary Greeno/Stockton Horizon, John Hull/Sac First, Josh Opperman/Rio Linda LifePointe Report #2 – Ministerial Credentials Board – Ordained Ministers (4 year term) Ordained Ministers: (vote for 3, elected by plurality) Kiera Chambers/Shasta Lake Branches, Jon Fitzpatrick/Yreka, Scott Hubbard/Lodi Faith, Kyle Johnson/Sac The Crossing, Jesse Ragan/Weaverville, Dean Roberts/Vacaville SonRise Report #3 – Ministerial Studies Board – Ordained Ministers (4 year term) Ordained Ministers: (vote for 3, elected by plurality) Michele Dickerson/Auburn Parkside, Dan Elliott/Auburn Parkside, Stacey Hanson/Hallwood, Freeman Hodgins/Manteca Journey, Erika Murillo/Elk Grove Bethesda, Ron Zimmer/Chico East Ave. 2 Report #4 – Pastoral Care Committee - (2 year term) 1) Assigned Ministers: (vote for 2, elected by plurality) Richard Lester/Lincoln Emmaus, John Perez/Sac Community, Julie Porta/Tracy New Heart, J.J. Tuttle/Carson City Connected 2) Laypersons: (vote for 2, elected by plurality) Mark Bennett/Stockton Axis, Tom Boyd/Sac Cordova, Nancie Goodnough/Auburn Parkside, Jessica Moreno/W. Sac Southport Report #5 – Sunday School & Discipleship Ministries (SDMI) - (3 year term) 1) Assigned Ministers: (vote for 2, elected by plurality) Byron Fisk/The Crossing, Angela Henning/Lincoln Emmaus, David McDowell/VCF Reno, Andrew Murakami/Willows, Erika Murillo/Elk Grove Bethesda 2) Laypersons: (vote for 1, elected by plurality) Marcia Garro/Kairos at The Crossing, Melissa Smit/Gardnerville Crossroads Tom Boyd, Recording Secretary Steve Scott, Chairperson 3 Expectations & Understandings of Elected Leadership - 2021 Sacramento District Church of the Nazarene All of the following leadership roles require nominated members to be: a) devoted followers of Jesus, deeply committed to the mission of the Church of the Nazarene b ) faithful, active members of a local Church of the Nazarene congregation c ) consistent in biblical tithe, including district and global support, and d ) able to assess, evaluate, and strategically think with regard to the respective board. 1. District Advisory Board (4 year term) – 4 ordained ministers & 4 laypersons: The DAB serves on behalf of issues related to local church ministry, including ministry and property development, pastoral integrity, and local church mission engagement. At least six meetings each year, on the third Thursday of Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept; 1–5 pm; the November meeting and others may be scheduled the 2nd or 3rd Thursday. Meetings are held via ZOOM or at the Loomis District Office and occasionally on site at a local church. There are occasional email correspondence issues between meetings. Conference calls and special called meetings are possible throughout the year. 2. District Assembly Finance Committee (2 year term) – equal # of assigned ministers/laypersons: The District Assembly Finance Committee meets in late March each year at the Loomis District Office to review