WELCOME TO DISTRICT ASSEMBLY 2014! Welcome to District Assembly 2014! I am truly grateful that you are here. My prayer is that we all leave this gathering having . worshipped the Lord together been inspired by what we heard from Him and His servants encouraged one another in grace and peace. <Eph. 4:3‐5, NLT> Dios le bendiga,J Jeffrey Johnson, District Superintendent ASSEMBLY LEADERSHIP TEAM District Superintendent Jeffrey T. Johnson Media Coordinators Dale Ziegler, Jim Childress, Trey Henry, District Secretary Marty Goin Buddy Goin, Kent Smith District Administrator Bernadee Stephens Music Coordinator Brad McKenzie Host Pastor Larry Morris Handbook Coordinator Bernadee Stephens NMI President Nancy Long Assembly Coordinators Marty Goin, Nancy Long, Josh True, NYI President Josh True Bernadee Stephens Logiscs Coordinator Sharon Ziegler Catering Sharon Ziegler, Sherilyn English Child Care Coordinator Ron Graeflin INFORMATION ASSEMBLY REGISTRATION ‐ Distribuon of Delegate Packets is DIGITAL HANDBOOK in the gym before the evening service on Wednesday and 1 hour You may download a digital copy of the handbook at prior to Thursday morning session. hp://southtexasnaz.org/#/welcome/district‐assembly‐info SNU LUNCHEON ‐ The Annual SNU Luncheon for Pastors and ORDINANDS meet Wednesday following the service in the foyer District Leadership is Thursday in the gym. Limited seang. and Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. in the Garden Area. CHILDCARE ‐ Childcare will be available in the Children’s Center MINISTER’S CHOIR will pracce on Thursday evening at 6:15 p.m. (Birth – Kindergarten). See Page ‐36‐ for hours. for the special song that will be performed during the ordinaon service. There is limited seang, so please arrive RESTROOMS ‐ Restrooms are available in the Lobby, south end of the gym, and in the fellowship hall. PRAYER ROOM Need a quiet place to reflect or pray? LWN’s Parlor is located in Wi‐Fi ‐ Complimentary wireless access is available the main lobby near the restrooms. We encourage you to stop by Network // lwnstaff Password ‐ … and pray for the sessions and services. BREAD BASKET – LUNCHES WORKSHOPS are available Thursday at 11:30 a.m. See more in‐ Thursday in the Gym – formaon in this Program for tles, descripons and locaons of Tickets must be pre‐ordered. classes. $5.00 – Chick Fil‐A Sack Lunch LIVE STREAMING $9.00 – Char‐Grilled Chick Fil‐A Salad Live streaming of the sessions and services is available. Go to www.southtexasnaz.org and click on the link under the Meals … coffee … breakfast items … supper … etc. District Assembly Info tab. Where to find us: www.southtexasnaz.org https://www.facebook.com/SouthTexasNaz?ref=br_tf 26321 Northwest Fwy, #200 Cypress, TX 77429 [email protected] 281‐444‐7585; fax 281‐858‐9825 1 The CALL - God calls us to have a servant's heart. In SCHEDULE His great love, God places us where He wants us to serve, and every task we undertake should be given our all. We ultimately WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 serve Jesus. He desires our obedience and our best effort. This is 4:30 p.m. Delegate Registration true for all believers. 7:00 p.m. Opening Session Praise & Celebration There are many reasons the Lord calls us to serve. Call To Order – Dr. Eugenio Duarte District Superintendent’s Report 1. He rids us of pride and selfishness, allowing our focus to Dr. Jeffrey Johnson be on Him. 2. We proclaim our love for Christ through our care for one THURSDAY, APRIL 24 another. 7:00 a.m. Delegate Registration 3. God tests and purifies our hearts through service. 8:30 a.m. Opening Session Praise & Celebration Assembly Business Devotion by Dr. Eugenio Duarte HANDBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS General Superintendent SNU Report – Dr. Loren Gresham Schedule and Information ................................... 2‐4 12:30 p.m. SNU Luncheon for Pastors 1:45 p.m. Afternoon Session Map ......................................................................... 5 NMI Business Nursery Hours ......................................................... 6 Missionary Speaker – Larry Garman District Calendar................................................. 7‐10 Peruvian Musicians Guest Speakers ................................................ 11‐28 7:00 p.m. Ordination Service Events ............................................................... 29‐36 Recognition of Retirees Recognition of Newly District Licensed Ministers Children’s Ministries ........................................ 37‐39 NYI .................................................................... 40‐41 Ladies Retreat ....................................................... 42 FRIDAY, APRIL 25 School of Ministry ............................................ 43‐46 7:30 a.m. NMI President’s Breakfast The Call For Ministry Training (Workshops) .... 47‐51 8:45 a.m. Assembly Business 2014 Ordination Candidates ............................ 52‐53 Nazarene Foundation 2014 Retiring Pastors ....................................... 54‐55 Funding The Mission – Dr. Mark Lail Nominee Bios ................................................... 56‐58 Treasurer’s Report Sample Ballots .................................................. 59‐62 NYI Presentation Discipleship Ministries – Children’s Ministries Manual Ratifications ........................................ 63‐71 Discipleship Ministries – Dr. Dwight Gunter District Boards & Officers ................................. 72‐74 12:30 p.m. Adjourn District 2013‐2014 Statistics Summary ................. 75 Memorial Roll ................................................... 76‐77 District Reports & Finances ............................ 78‐118 Awards & Accomplishments ........................ 119‐120 Quick Report Summary ................................ 121‐123 Church Reports .............................. Beginning at 124 By Alphabetical by Mission Area 2 DISTRICT INFO when you need it where you need it how you need it. SOUTH TEXAS TUEDAY (Bi‐weekly District Newsleer), BREAKING BREAD (Bi‐weekly Pastors Communicaon) DISTRICT CALENDAR MUCH MORE To receive the South Texas Tuesday simply send an email to offi[email protected] and request to be added to the email list. www.southtexasnaz.org 3 CLAY ROAD LIVING WORD CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE CAMPUS MAP Dist. Office OFFICES Extra Tellers Box Area Lunches Business Mtgs NMI All Sessions Breakfast PLAZA Ordination Service The CALL for Prayer Ministry Training Room The CALL for Ministry Training KLC Exhibits/Displays Childcare SNU Luncheon 1st flr Bread Basket The Registration CALL for The CALL for PLAYGRD 1 Ministry Training Ministry Training 2nd flr PLAYGRD 2 PLAYGRD 3 4 District Assembly 2014 Nursery Hours Wednesday 6:30 p.m. to end of evening session Thursday 8:00 a.m. to end of morning session 1:15 p.m. to end of afternoon session 4:45 p.m. for ordinands’ children 6:30 p.m. to end of evening session Friday 7:30 a.m. for NMI Breakfast 8:45 a.m. to end of morning session 5 ABBREVIATION KEY DAB – District Advisory Boar DBM – District Board of Ministry 2014 – 2015 DISTRICT CALENDAR DCPI – Dynamic Church Planting, Int. NMI – Nazarene Missions International NYI – Nazarene Youth International PALCON – Pastors & Leaders Conf. SDMI – SS & Discipleship Ministries SNU – Southern Nazarene University W&W – Work & Witness MAY 2014 Missions Emphasis – Missionary Health Care; Special Prayer Emphasis – Global Day of Prayer 8 Attendance Statistics Due 8 – 9 SNU Board of Trustees 10 SNU Spring Commencement 11 Mother’s Day 19 – 23 Board of General Superintendents Meetings 26 Memorial Day Observed JUNE 2014 Missions Emphasis – World Mission Broadcast 12 Attendance Statistics Due 13 – 23 Work & Witness Trip to Bolivia 15 Father’s Day 23 – 25 PALCON at SNU 30 Teen Quiz @ Trevecca 30 – July 4 Children’s Camp JULY 2014 Missions Emphasis – International Ministry, Bible Schools and Seminaries 4 Independence Day 10 Attendance Statistics Due 18‐21 Youth Camp 25 DAB Meeting 6 AUGUST 2014 Missions Emphasis – L.I.N.K.S. 7 Attendance Statistics Due 20 Fall Semester Classes begin at SNU SEPTEMBER 2014 Missions Emphasis – Alabaster 2 – 5 DSLDP in Williamsburg, VA 11 Attendance Statistics Due 9 – 12 DCPI Training at San Antonio New Vision 15 – 19 Board of General Superintendents Meetings 23 – 26 DCPI Training at Lake Houston OCTOBER 2014 Missions Emphasis – Mission Priority One – Special Prayer Emphasis – 10/40 Window 1 – 3 DCPI Training for Spanish Speaking Pastors 9 Attendance Statistics Due 4 Children’s Quiz 10 – 12 New Pastor Assessment, T Bar M, New Braunfels 13 SNU Pastor’s Forum 13 – 15 Youth Ministry Summit at SNU 17 – 18 Pastors’ & Spouses Retreat – Courtyard River Village, New Braunfels 24 – 25 Pastors’ & Spouses Retreat – Hilton Garden Inn, Padre Island 31 DAB Meeting NOVEMBER 2014 Mission Emphasis – Thanksgiving Offering (World Evangelism Fund, Faith Promise) Special Prayer Emphasis – International Day of Prayer 2 Daylight Savings Time Ends 4 Election Day 7 – 8 Pastors’ & Spouses Retreat for Spanish Speaking Pastors, Lake Jackson 11 Veteran’s Day 13 Attendance Statistics Due 13 – 14 SNU Board of Trustees 14 – 15 SNU Homecoming 27 Thanksgiving 7 DECEMBER 2014 Missions Emphasis – Nazarene Compassionate Ministries 1 – 5 Board of General Superintendents Meetings 5 District Pastors and Leadership Christmas Banquet, San Antonio 6 DAB Meeting 6 SNU Winter Commencement 11 Attendance Statistics Due 25 Christmas 27 – Jan 3 Commission Unto Mexico JANUARY 2015 Missions Emphasis – Volunteer Ministries 1 New Year’s Day 2 – 3 Ministerial Development Team Interviews, Various Locations 8 Spring Semester Classes begin at SNU 8 Attendance Statistics