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Blown glass ornaments hand painted on the inside, by artist Stewart Sherwood.

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May You Have a Blessed Christmas and a Joyous New Year,

from all of your South Texas Leadership Team

Steve Weaver - Executive Presbyter Tim Barker - District Superintendent Don Wiehe - Executive Secretary/Treasurer Jim Rion - General Council Presbyter Steve Banning -Assistant Superintendent Gene Summers - Executive Presbyter

South TexasExecutive Officers

Back Row: Erny McDonough-Presbyter-Victoria; Deborah Prihoda-Presbyter-Houston; Mike Hammonds-Presbyter-Gulf Coast; Darold DeHart -Presbyter-San Jacinto; Lloyd Maddoux -Presbyter-North Houston; William Stockstill -Presbyter-Corpus Christi

Middle Row: Gary Chapin -Honorary Presbyter; Joel Nabors -Presbyter-Neches Valley; Donny Flippo-Presbyter-Beaumont; Tim Barker-District Superintendent; Don Wiehe-Executive Secretary/Treasurer; Joseph Granberry-Honorary Presbyter; Howard Burroughs-Honorary Presbyter; Mario Perez -Presbyter-Rio Grande Valley

Front Row: Steve Weaver-Executive Presbyter; Steve Banning-Assistant Superintendent; Jim Rion-General Council Presbyter; Gene Summers-Executive Presbyter

South Texas District Presbytery

Ministry Department DirectorsMinistry Department Directors

Phil & Kim JacksonHill Country Camp Directors

Roger Bailey - Men’s Ministries & Missions Director Melanie Griffin - Women’s Ministries Director Matt Rule - Youth Ministries Director Tammy Calderon - Church Ministries & Discipleship

Min is ter ia l Credent ia l Renewal In format ion

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From the desk of James T. Bradford, General Secretary, Assemblies of God

We have a few items regarding credential renewals that we would like to bring to

your attention.

1. Online Renewal System improvements: The online renewal submission

site (for participating districts) has been re-designed to make it much more

user-friendly for you. More details to come on this later in the fall.

2. Online submission change: Ministers who owe 2013 dues (other than

those on recurring payments (like auto-deduct)) must either (a) pay the

balance of General Council dues online with a credit/debit card (you may do

this while completing the renewal online); or (b) be paid in full, before your

renewal may be submitted online.

Hardcopy forms will continue to be mailed to all (except AGWM personnel.)

Districts will still have the ability to print pre-populated renewal forms.

Ministers who cannot pay their dues in full will have the option to mail a

hardcopy form.

3. Dues Increases: As a reminder, the dues increases (for active ministers)

approved at the 2013 General Council in Orlando, Florida, will not go into

effect until January 1, 2014. Those yearly dues will be: ordained ($300),

licensed ($240), and certified ($120.) For information on setting up, or

increasing the amounts on recurring payments for 2014, please email

contributions@ag.org; or call our toll free number (1-877-840-4800),

Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., CST.

Questions? Don’t hesitate to contact us at minister-renewal@ag.org,

or call us at 417.862.2781 ext. 3235.(Monday–Friday, 8:00a.m.–4:30 p.m.)

★Remember the $30 processing fee payable to the South Texas District Council.

Avoid expiration date of December 31, 2013.For our easy, online renewal go to:

https://secure3.ag.org/MinisterRenewalCredentialing/

SENIOR ADULT SUMMITREGISTRATION FORM

February 25 – 27, 2014Hill Country Camp and Conference Center - 830.257.5714

1325 Harper Road – Kerrville, TX 78028Special Speaker: Angela Olivarez

Concert by: The Perrys & The Harvesters

Registration BEFORE: February 1, 2014 $75.00 per person AFTER: February 1, 2014 $85.00 per person Early Arrival: Staying on Campground: $20.00 per person

Send Registration Form and a check to:Senior Adult SummitSouth Texas District

P. O. Box 9714, Houston, Texas 77213713.455.1221

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Hill Country Camp & Conference Center - 830.257.57141325 Harper Road – Kerrville, TX 78028

Y-O Ranch Resort Hotel - 877-967-3767 (Rate: $69 by 2/10/14)2033 Sidney Baker - Kerrville, Texas  78028

Ask for Sr. Summit OB rate. Online code: STDAGSR214

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Register by mail or online at

www.stxag.org For more info call

713-455-1221

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Now you can complete all the Global University courses you need for any level of credentials in just one year! The South Texas District School of Ministry (DSOM) makes it possible with special teaching and group study sessions. The cost is $70 per course. Enroll in each course 30 days before it begins. For more information contact the office of the South Texas District Executive Secretary/Treasurer, Don Wiehe or his secretary Sherry Turner at (713) 455-1221, or email sturner@stxag.org.

Class Date Level 1 Courses(Certified)

Level 2 Courses(License)

Level 3 Courses(Ordained)

January 4, 2014 THE 114Introduction to Pentecostal Doctrine

BIB 212New Testament Survey

BIB 322Poetic Books

February 1, 2014 BIB 117Prison Epistles

BIB 215Romans

BIB 318The Pentateuch

March 1, 2014 BIB 115Acts: The Holy Spirit at Work in the Believers

BIB 214Old Testament SurveyIntroduction to Missions

May 3, 2014 BIB 121Introduction to Hermeneutics: How to Study the Bible

MIN 223Introduction Homiletics

MIN 325Preaching to the Contemporary World

June 7, 2014 MIN 191Beginning Internship*

MIN 291Intermediate Internship*

MIN 391Advanced Internship*

June 7, 2014 MIN 123The Local Church in Evangelism

THE 245Eschatology: A Study of Things to Come

MIN 327Church Administration, Law & Finance

*Internships are not taught as classes, students do this on their own with a mentor.

Test ing 9 :00 AM, Devot ions 9 :45AM, C lasses 10 :00AM2013/2014 COURSE SCHEDULE

DSOM optional site, San Antonio: The South Texas Ministry Training Center is located on the campus of First Assembly of God, 13435 West Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78216Call 210-496-9977 to register or for more info.

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Church&Life&Resources &has &been&sponsoring&Pastor&Cohorts &under& the& leadership& of& Dr.& Wayne &Lee&since&2007.& &In&2011&they&began&training&others &to&lead& what& are& now& being& called& Church& Life&Regional&Cohorts.&Currently& there &are&cohorts &in&Germany,& Indiana,&Ohio,& Tennessee,& Texas,& and& Switzerland.& & Over&1,500& pastors &and& churches &have& completed& the&cohort&process&and&are&seeing&their& congregaKons&move&towards&maximum&health&as &they& apply&the&principles&taught&here.&Our& cohorts &are&designed&for& senior& leaders &and&their&spouses.& &We&limit& the&size&of&each&group&to&30&churches.&&The &2014&SAN$ANTONIO$Church$Life$Regional$ Cohort$ will & be & led& by& Church& Life&Consultant&and&Assemblies&of&God&U.S.&Missionary&Tim&D.&Ware.& &It&will &consist&of&8&one&day&sessions&and&4& two&hour&conference&calls,& for&a &total &of&80&hours.&&

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January

1 New Year’s Day DO Closed 4 District School of Ministry4 Teen Bible Quiz League 35-11 Week of Prayer10-11 South Texas Royal Rangers Staff Retreat11 JBQ League Meet12 Church Planting Day14 STL Student Rally 1st A/G, Combes 6:30 pm15 STL Offering Due 17-18 Minister’s Wives Getaway19 Cradle Roll Sunday 21 Executive Presbytery Meeting24-25 Royal Rangers World Class Outpost Training24-25 Singles Retreat 31 Annual Church Ministries Report (ACMR) Deadline

SPEED THE LIGHT TOURJanuary9 Gulf Coast Section Lunch 12 noon9 Victoria Section Dinner 6:30 pm10 Beaumont Section Lunch 12 noon10 Neches Valley Section Dinner 6:30 pm13 San Antonio Section Lunch 12 noon13 Corpus Christi Section Dinner 6:30 pm14 Rio Grande Valley Section Lunch 12:30 pm16 Houston/North Houston Sect Dinner 6:30pm20 San Jacinto Section Dinner 6:30 pm

LIGHT FOR THE LOST TOURJanuary20 Rio Grande Valley Section21 Corpus Christi Section23 San Antonio Section

LIGHT FOR THE LOST TOUR24 Victoria Section27 Houston Section28 North Houston Section30 San Jacinto Section31 Neches Valley SectionFebruary3 Gulf Coast Section4 Beaumont Section

February1 District School of Ministry1 Teen Bible Quiz League 47-8 Fresh Start Worship Conference – 1st A/G - San Antonio8 JBQ League Meet14 Valentine’s Day14-17 PK Retreat15 STL Offering Due15 Women’s Ministries Convention Registration/ Project Destiny Deadline 17 President’s Day18 Executive Presbytery Meeting21-22 Youth Leaders Conference22 Girls Ministries 5K Missions Awareness Walk23 National Women’s Ministries Day25-27 Senior Adult Summit28-3/2 Royal Rangers District FCF Spring Trace/Adventure

March

1 District School of Ministry1 JBQ League Meet1 Teen Bible Quiz League Finals 2 BGMC Day6-8 Women’s Ministries Convention–Westin Galleria – Houston7 World Day of Prayer9 Daylight Savings Time Begins10-15 AIM Spring Break Outreach 13-15 Royal Rangers National LEAD Conference – Dallas

15 Girls Ministries Training – Various Locations17 St Patrick’s Day18-19 District Presbytery Meeting21-22 Fine Arts Festival24-26 Texas Shoot-out29 JBQ District Finals29 Teen Bible Quiz District Finals

April5 STL 5K5 Royal Rangers Powwow

Workday11-13 Royal Rangers Powwow13 Palm Sunday15 Tax Day15 STL Offering Due18 Good Friday District Office Closed 20 Easter22-24 62nd Annual South Texas District Council Braeswood Assembly of God – Houston, TX 22 STL Golf Tournament23 STL Grand Club Reception25 Arbor Day25 SAGU Board of Regents25-26 JBQ Regional Meet25-26 Teen Bible Quiz Regional Finals25-27 Royal Rangers District PowWow26 SAGU Board of Regents/ Commencement27 National Youth Day

May1 Nat’l Day of Prayer2-3 Girls Ministries Campout3 District School of Ministry3 HonorBound Golf Tournament4 Men’s Ministries/LFTL Day4-10 National Family Week8-9 Signs of the Time Conference – Victoria11 Mother’s Day15 STL Offering Due15 Executive Presbytery

Meeting @ HCC Kerrville

2014 E V E N T SCALENDAR

15-16 Leadership Seminar HCC Kerrville17 Royal Rangers District Ranger Kids Day Camp17 Armed Forces Day23-24 Emergency Response Training25 Aged Ministers Assistance Day26 Memorial Day (District Office Closed)31 Children’s Ministry Leadership Training

June7 District School of Ministry8 Pentecost Sunday/World AG Fellowship Day of Prayer9-12 Youth Camp #19-14 Miami AIM Trip13-16 Youth Camp #214 Flag Day15 STL Offering Due15 Father’s Day17 Executive Presbytery Meeting17-20 Youth Camp #319-22 Royal Rangers Junior Leadership Training Academy20 District Prayer Summit 20-23 Westover Hills Camp24-27 Youth Camp #427 District Prayer Summit27-30 Texas/Louisiana Youth Ministries Camp30-7/3 Family Camp - HCC

JulySouth Texas Aims Trips

Various Dates and Locations TBA

6/30-3 Family Camp - HCC4 Independence Day

(District Office Closed)6-9 Kid’s Camp #17-14 Nicaragua AIM Trip8-16 Alaska Aim Trip11 District Prayer Summit 11-14 Kids Camp #211-19 Alaska Construction Trip14-18 Royal Rangers National FCF Rendezvous15 STL Offering Due15 Executive Presbytery Meeting16-19 Kid’s Camp #318 District Prayer Summit25 District Prayer Summit25-8/2 Alaska Youth Missions Trip28-8/1 National Youth Convention & Fine Arts Festival

August1-2 Royal Rangers EDGE 20144 Superintendent’s Forum5-6 General Presbytery Meeting7-10 100th Assemblies of God Fellowship Celebration14-16 Men’s Retreat – HCC Kerrville15 STL Offering16 Girls Ministries Training Various Locations19 Executive Presbytery Meeting22 District Prayer Summit 29-30 Generation Now-Teen Girls31 Intercultural Ministries Day

September1 Labor Day (District Office Closed)5-7 Royal Rangers Shooting Sports Week-end7-13 National Girls Ministries Week6 District School of Ministry11-13 Women’s Ministries Fall Connection – HCC Kerrville15 STL Offering Due16 Executive Presbytery Meeting20 Kid’s in Ministry District Wide24 See You At the Altar See You at the Pole26 Nationwide Girls Ministries Sleepover26-28 Breakaway Young Adult Retreat Sam Houston State University 28 Nat’l Sunday School & Teacher Recognition Day28 Chi Alpha Campus Ministries Day

SECTIONAL COUNCILSSeptember18 Corpus Christi Section19 Rio Grande Valley Section22 San Antonio Section23 Victoria Section25 Gulf Coast Section26 San Jacinto Section29 North Houston Section30 Houston Section

October2 Beaumont Section3 Neches Valley Section

OctoberMinisters Appreciation Month

4 District School of Ministry4 Teen Bible Quiz League 15-11 Royal Rangers Week & Prayer

Vigil10-12 Royal Rangers FCF Fall Trace10-11 Accelerated Ministers Training 11 JBQ Practice Meet12 National Ministers Day13 Columbus Day13-14 Signs of the Time Conference –

Silsbee, TX15 STL Offering Due18 LFTL Golf Tournament19 Speed-the-Light Day21 Executive Presbytery Meeting23-25 Minister’s Escape

November1 District School of Ministry1 STL Tri-athlon1 Teen Bible Quiz League 22 National Single Adult Day2 Daylight Savings Time Ends4 Election Day6-8 Women’s Ministries Leadership Training10-11 District Presbytery11 Veteran’s Day15 STL Offering Due15 JBQ Practice Meet21-22 Youth Converge26-28 Thanksgiving Day Holiday (District Office Closed)27 Thanksgiving Day

December4-6 Youth Leader’s Winter Retreat7 National Teen Challenge Day11 Calendar Planning Session12 SAGU Commencement16 Executive Presbytery Meeting17 STL/LFTL Offerings Due District Office22-26 Christmas Holidays (District Office Closed)25 Christmas Day26-28 Royal Rangers Adventure

Training Camp (ATC)31 STL/BGMC/LFTL Offerings Deadline National Office31 Ministerial Credentials Renewal Deadline31 Coins For Kids Deadline

Organizational Leadership Training is an exciting leadership training program is now offered through the national Royal Rangers ministry that will challenge leaders in positions of service outside of their local Royal Rangers group to grow spiritually, to develop well-rounded ministry competencies, and to enhance t h e i r l e a d e r s h i p a p t i t u d e s . A l l o rgan i za t i ona l l eaders se rv ing in leadership positions outside of their local church are encouraged to begin in this

tra ining process as s o o n a s p o s s i b l e f o l l o w i n g t h e i r appointment, though the training is available to any Royal Rangers leader. The four levels of completion within t h e O L T i n c l u d e Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum.

The organizational leadership training requirements consist of 6 components: educational requirements, a leadership d e v e l o p m e n t s e m i n a r, s e r v i c e requirements, reading assignments, p e r s o n a l g o a l s e t t i n g a n d a n organizational leadership seminar.

Educational requirements consist of three options: complete Berean School of the Bible courses through Global University, complete district School of Ministry courses or complete an AA or higher degree in Biblical Studies from an accredited Bible college or university (such as Southwestern Assemblies of God University).

Upon the completion of the educational and other requirements, a student can apply to earn a diploma in Royal Rangers Organizational Leadership.

Since the inception of the OLT in 2010, two leaders from South Texas Royal Rangers have completed their diploma: Rev. Ryan Beaty and Jason Bone. As South Texas Royal Rangers continues to grow, an emphasis to complete the OLT requirements within the organizational leadership ranks has grown. Many of the district Royal Rangers leadership team have begun to take correspondence courses through Global University with hopes of completing their diplomas within the next few years.

Jason Bone & Ryan Beaty

OLT

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CHURCH MINISTRIES AND DISCIPLESHIP

Rev. Tammy Calderon, Director

Church Ministries and Discipleship

www.stxagchurchministries.org 713-455-1221 churchministries@stxag.org

The Church Ministries & Discipleship Department would like to wish each of you a Merry Christmas. We pray that God will bless you during the holiday season. We look forward to seeing what the New Year holds in 2014. Remember to send BGMC offerings directly to the National Office. For your offering to count toward 2013 calendar year, you must have a visible postmark date of December 31, 2013.

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Save the date, March 4-5, 2014 for the 7:14 Prayer Conference. The prayer conference will be held on the Southwestern Assemblies of God University campus. Come be part of a life-changing event and experience for yourself why nearly 2,000 people attended last year.

Speakers will include Dr. George O. Wood, general superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Rich Wilkerson, Jr., Denny Duron, and Joe Champion. Worship will be led by the Desperation Band. Listen to Dr. Wood’s opening sermon from last year’s conference, “Praying in the Spirit.”

This is an exciting opportunity to gather with other like-minded, Spirit-empowered people to intentionally seek the face of God. You will be challenged and encouraged as you hear how God is using the AG to change the lives of people and entire communities around the world.

Check out www.714movement.com in the coming weeks for information about housing, registration, and more!

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Access South TexasKeeping our district ministers & ministries connected!

We are improving and updating ACCESS SOUTH TEXAS. Today’s technology changes fast and we all have to keep learning and adapting to make the best use of available resources. Our goal is to provide our ministers and ministries with the best possible online experience and to develop at a pace that keeps up with advancements yet still allows users to adapt to newer technologies.

ACCESS SOUTH TEXAS is our online tool that keeps us connected with District calendars and events, allows you to donate with convenient online giving, and use online event registrations. Using your account, you can track your giving to the district, find another minister on the directory, update your contact information and more. When you use ACCESS SOUTH TEXAS it helps us all stay better connected and keeps your information up to date.

Another tool is our Church Life app for mobile devices. This app works in conjunction with your ACCESS SOUTH TEXAS account and our South Texas District’s database. Using the Church Life app you can look up another minister or a church in our district, look at our district calendar of events, and coming in January, you’ll be able to use the Church Life app for minister’s tithes and other donations. Imagine how great it will be to give your offering at District Council using your phone. Get the Church Life App for free from your app store, available for either ios or android devices.

Higher security, improved transaction processing and the addition of a mobile device giving option are valuable upgrades for our district. Please contact us if you need any assistance with these tools. (email: dwilson@stxag.org )

NOTE: Due to recent upgrades by MicroSoft(R) our district’s website (www.stxag.org) may not operate correctly using Internet Explorer 10. Try running Internet Explorer in compatibility mode or use one of these browsers; Safari, Google Chrome, or Firefox. Our website will work in older versions of Internet explorer. Our website will be upgraded to work with Internet Explorer 10 and future upgrades made by any of the four main browser providers.

For those who use recurring giving, please see the letter below.

Thank you for being a faithful contributor by using your Access South Texas Online Recurring Giving option.

We are upgrading our online giving system which will include improved processing, security, and the addition of mobile device giving, through our Church Life App.*

This update will take place on January 2, 2014. For recurring online giving you will be asked to enter your method of payment (debit/credit card or electronic check) and account number. Also, please confirm your desire to continue your recurring online giving. Just re-set your recurring contributing information: the amount and how often.

Please do not make any changes before January 2, 2014. Our current online giving will be fully operational through January 1.

Thank you again for your continued faithfulness to the Lord and to your South Texas District.

Your Fellow Servant,

Don K. Wiehe

*Available for IOS and Android

December is a month when we all focus on giving gifts to people we love. One of the most important things we can do is remember the missionaries we support during this season. We currently have two urgent opportunities that we need your help with. Two of our South Texas Missionaries are in desperate need of STL Vehicles. The total amount needed to fund these two projects is $35,000. If every church in South Texas gave $100 it would meet the need and enable these two ministries to continue uninterrupted. Please consider giving your youth group and church an opportunity to participate in giving a gift that has eternal implications.  We want to remind you that all STL Offerings must be post marked to our office or to the National STL Office no later than December 31st in order to qualify for 2013 giving credit. Thank you for the generosity that you have shown throughout this year. You have helped equip Nestor Medina with a sound system in Nicaragua for evangelistic crusades, Teen Challenge in San Antonio and Houston, Ernie Peacock in Spain, Stancle Williams with South Texas Youth Alive, and s e v e r a l o t h e r S o u t h Te x a s Missionaries. Your giving is impacting lives for the Kingdom.  We invite you to be a part of our STL Tou r. Josh Hoogendoo rn , ou r Missionary to Egypt and the Live Dead Project will be with us. We invite every Senior Pastor, Youth Pastor, and Spouses to join us for a Lunch or Dinner (depending on your section). Because we are catering meals for each section we ask that you please RSVP on our website. There’s also a video that explains some exciting new things we are doing at the STL Tour. You must register to attend.

Jan 9- Gulf Coast Section Lunch 12-2pm 

(Dominion Church, League City)

Jan 9- Victoria Section Dinner 6:30-8:30pm (First A/G, Victoria)

Jan 10- Beaumont Lunch 12-2pm 

(Cathedral in the Pines, Beaumont)

Jan 10- Neches Valley Dinner 6:30-8:30pm 

(New Beginnings Church, Evadale)

Jan 13- San Antonio Lunch 12-2pm 

(Calvary Temple, San Antonio)

Jan 13- Corpus Christi Dinner 6:30-8:30pm 

(Church of Hope, Corpus Christi)

Jan 14- Rio Grande Lunch 12:30-2:30pm 

(Mid Valley A/G, Weslaco)also: Student Rally 

(Mid Valley A/G, Weslaco)

Jan 16 Houston & North Houston Dinner 6:30-8:30pm 

(Tomball A/G, Tomball)

Jan 20- San Jacinto Dinner 6:30-8:30pm 

(Faith A/G, Pasadena)

Registration is open for our 2014 PK Retreat. Visit stxym.org to register. We will be skiing in Ruidoso, NM on February 14-17. On Friday Feb 14th we will fly out of Houston to El Paso and drive to the New Mexico District Campgrounds. Saturday and Sunday we will ski during the day and have Services in the evening. Sunday Morning we will return to El Paso and

fly back to Houston by mid afternoon. The cost of the retreat is $350. A depos i t o f $100 i s due upon registration, with the balance being due February 1st. We are excited to take our PKs on this trip, and are thankful for the generosity of our District and Several Departments who have contributed to keep the cost so low. If you have any questions, please contact melissa@stxym.org.

February 21-22 we will be hosting our Youth Leader ’s Conference a t Braeswood Church in Houston. Our gues t speakers w i l l be Dav id Hertweck, DYD from New York District, and Joseph Kellogg, Student Pastor at The Oaks Fellowship in Dallas. Online Registration begins January 1st at www.stxym.org. 

Registration forms, Promo materials, and Deadlines are now available at  www.stxym.org.  Please take advantage of having these earlier, as the deadlines will be much sooner than they have in years past. Our Festival is being held at the Westin Galleria in Houston on March 21-22. We have also added more hotel rooms to our Thursday Night Room block for those who will be attending our Pre-Service Thursday Night from 8pm-10pm. Doors open at 7:00 for the Thursday Service. The cost for the pre-service is i n c l u d e d w i t h y o u r F i n e A r t s R e g i s t r a t i o n . P l e a s e v i s i t www.faf.ag.org to  download the most recent edition of the Fine Arts Rule Book. There have been some changes in several categories.

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Houston, Texas 77029Don Wiehe - Executive Editor

David Wilson - Managing Editor

Mailing address:South Texas Assemblies of God

P.O. Box 9714Houston, Texas 77213-0714

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SOUTH TEXAS ASSEMBLIES OF GODOFFICERS/PRESBYTERY/STAFF

Executive District OfficersTim R. Barker - Superintendent

Steve Banning - Assistant SuperintendentDon Wiehe - Executive Secretary/Treasurer

Executive PresbytersSteve Weaver and Gene Summers

General Council PresbytersTim R. Barker, Don Wiehe & Jim Rion

District Sectional PresbytersDarold DeHart - San Jacinto Section

Donny Flippo - Beaumont SectionMike Hammonds - Gulf Coast Section

Lloyd Maddoux - North Houston SectionErny McDonough - Victoria Section

Joel Nabors - Neches Valley SectionMario Perez - Rio Grande Valley Section

Doug Roberts - San Antonio SectionWilliam Stockstill - Corpus Christi Section

Deborah Prihoda - Houston Section

Honorary PresbytersHoward Burroughs, Gary Chapin,

Johnny Durham, & Joseph Granberry

District Ministries Departmental OfficersRoger Bailey - Missions

Roger Bailey - HonorBound MenTammy Calderon - Church Ministries/Discipleship

Melanie Griffin - Women’s Ministries

Phil Jackson - Hill Country Camp

Kendall Reavis - Church Planting Facilitator

Matt Rule - Youth Ministries

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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.