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SOUTHWEST NATIVE AMERICAN DISTRICT

2014

TWELFTH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY JOURNAL

SESSION HELD AT

Southwest Indian Ministries Center

PEORIA, ARIZONA

June 7

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Twelfth

Annual Assembly Journal of the

Southwest Native American District

Church of the Nazarene

Sessions held at

Southwest Indian Ministries Center

Peoria, Arizona

June 7, 2014

Rev. Dr. David Busic General Superintendent Rev. Dr. John R. Nells District Superintendent

Validated by

Global Ministry Center, 17001 Prairie Star Parkway, Lenexa, KS 66220

HISTORY OF NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN DISTRICT ASSEMBLIES No. Date Place Presiding Officer Dist. Supt. Dist. Sec. 1. May 1-3, 1945 Albuquerque First D. Swarth D. Swarth C. Helen Mooshian

2. June 5-7, 1946 Amarillo, TX First C. Warren Jones D. Swarth C. Pickett

3. April 21-22, 1947 El Paso, TX First C. Warren Jones D. Swarth A. H. Eggleston

4. March 15-16, 1948 Albuquerque First C. Warren Jones D. Swarth A. H. Eggleston

5. May 3-4, 1949 Clovis, NM First R. Rehfeldt D. Swarth G. H. Pearson

6. April 18-19, 1950 Albuquerque First O. J. Nease D. Swarth G. H. Pearson

7. June 6-7, 1951 Lindrith, NM R. Rehfeldt D. Swarth G. H. Pearson

8. June 4-5, 1952 Lindrith, NM R. Rehfeldt D. Swarth G. H. Pearson

9. June 10-11, 1953 Lindrith, NM H. D. Powers D. Swarth G. H. Pearson

10. June 10-11, 1954 Albuquerque First R. Rehfeldt D. Swarth G. Klineline

11. June 8-9, 1955 Nazarene Indian School C. Warren Jones D. Swarth G. Klineline

12. July 5-6, 1956 Flagstaff Bible Conf. Grds. R. Rehfeldt D. Swarth G. Kineline

13. May 23-24, 1957 Nazarene Indian School R. Rehfeldt G. H. Pearson G. Kineline

14. June 5-6, 1958 Nazarene Indian School C. Warren Jones G. H. Pearson G. Klineline

15. June 30-July 1, 1959 Nazarene Indian School H. C. Powers G. H. Pearson G. Klineline

16. June 30-July 1, 1960 Nazarene Indian School C. Warren Jones G. H. Pearson G. Klineline

17. May 17-18, 1961 Nazarene Indian School D. I. Vanderpool G. H. Pearson G. Klineline

18. June 13-14, 1962 Nazarene Indian School G. Coulter G. H. Pearson G. C. Woodcock

19. June 4-5, 1963 Nazarene Indian School D. I. Vanderspool G. H. Pearson G. C. Woodcock

20. May 20-21, 1964 Nazarene Indian School G. Coulter G. H. Pearson G. C. Woodcock

21. June 2-3, 1965 Nazarene Indian School G. B. Williamson G. H. Pearson G. C. Woodcock

22. June 7, 1966 Nazarene Indian School G. B. Williamson G. H. Pearson G. Klineline

23. June 8, 1967 Nazarene Indian School E. S. Phllips G. H. Pearson G. Klineline

24. June 3-5, 1968 Nazarene Indian School G. B. Williamson G. H. Pearson G. Klineline

25. June 3-5, 1969 Nazarene Indian School E. Stowe G. H. Pearson Merle P. Gray

26. June 4-5, 1970 Nazarene Indian School G. Coulter G. H. Pearson A. Maendl

27. June 3-4, 1971 Nazarene Indian School S. Young G. H. Pearson A. Maendl

28. May 25-26, 1972 Nazarene Indian School O. Jenkins G. H. Pearson A. Maendl

29. May 31, 1973 Nazarene Indian School C. Strickland G. H. Pearson A. Maendl

30. June 13, 1974 Nazarene Indian School E. Lawlor G. H. Pearson A. Maendl

31. June 12, 1975 Nazarene Indian School G. Coulter Julian Gunn A. Maendl

32. April 22, 1976 Nazarene Indian School V. H. Lewis Julian Gunn A. Maendl

33. June 9, 1977 Nazarene Indian School C. Strickland Julian Gunn A. Maendl

34. June 1, 1978 Nazarene Indian School O. Jenkins Julian Gunn A. Maendl

35. May 31, 1979 Nazarene Indian Bible College E. Stowe Julian Gunn Floyd Fisher

36. June 2, 1980 Nazarene Indian Bible College W. Greathouse Julian Gunn John R. Nells

37. June 11, 1981 Nazarene Indian Bible College Jerald D. Johnson Julian Gunn John R. Nells

38. June 10, 1982 Nazarene Indian Bible College V. H. Lewis Julian Gunn John R. Nells

39. June 9, 1983 Nazarene Indian Bible College V. H. Lewis Julian Gunn John R. Nells

40. June 7, 1984 Nazarene Indian Bible College C. Strickland Julian Gunn John R. Nells

41. June 4-6, 1985 Nazarene Indian Bible College C. Strickland Julian Gunn John R. Nells

HISTORY OF SOUTHWEST INDIAN DISTRICT

No. Date Place Presiding Officer Dist. Supt. Dist. Sec. 1. May 27, 1986 Nazarene Indian Bible College R. Hurn Julian Gunn Merle P. Gray

2. May 21, 1987 Nazarene Indian Bible College R. Hurn Julian Gunn Will B. Ortega

3. May 26, 1988 Nazarene Indian Bible College E. Stowe Julian Gunn Will B. Ortega

4. May 25, 1989 Nazarene Indian Bible College E. Stowe Julian Gunn Will B. Ortega

5. May 17, 1990 Nazarene Indian Bible College D. Owens Julian Gunn Will B. Ortega

6. June 13, 1991 Nazarene Indian Bible College D. Owens Julian Gunn Will B. Ortega

7. June 19, 1992 Nazarene Indian Bible College J. Johnson John R. Nells Merle P. Gray

8. June 17, 1993 Nazarene Indian Bible College J. Johnson Larry Salway Annalita Homer-Tarlton

9. June 16, 1994 Lehi Church of the Nazarene J. Knight Larry Salway Annalita Homer-Tarlton

10. June 15, 1995 Lehi Church of the Nazarene J. knight Larry Salway Annalita Homer-Tarlton

11. June 15, 1996 Lehi Church of the Nazarene W. Prince Larry Salway Annalita Homer-Tarlton

12. June 12, 1997 Lehi Church of the Nazarene W. Prince Larry Salway Annalita Homer-Tarlton

13. June 18, 1998 Nazarene Indian Bible College P. Cunningham Larry Salway Annalita Homer-Tarlton

14. June 17, 1999 Nazarene Indian Bible College P. Cunningham Julian Gunn Annalita Homer-Tarlton

15. June 12, 2000 Nazarene Indian Bible College J. Diehl Julian Gunn Annalita Homer-Tarlton

16. June 12, 2001 Southwest Indian Ministries J. Diehl Julian Gunn Annalita Homer-Tarlton

17. June 13, 2002 Southwest Indian Ministries J. Bond Julian Gunn Annalita Homer-Tarlton

HISTORY OF NAVAJO NATION DISTRICT

No. Date Place Presiding Officer Dist. Supt. Dist. Sec. 1. May 29, 1986 Sun Valley, AZ R. W. Hurn John R. Nells Juanita Nells

2. May 19, 1987 Gallup, NM R. W. Hurn John R. Nells Juanita Nells

3. May 24, 1988 Sun Valley, AZ E. L. Stowe John R. Nells Juanita Nells

4. May 23, 1989 Sun Valley, AZ E. L. Stowe John R. Nells Juanita Nells

5. May 15, 1990 Sun Valley, AZ D. D. Owens John R. Nells Betty Frampton

6. June 11, 1991 Sun Valley, AZ D. D. Owens John R. Nells Betty Frampton

7. June 17, 1992 Sun Valley, AZ J. D. Johnson John R. Nells Betty Frampton

8. June 15, 1993 Sun Valley, AZ J. D. Johnson John R. Nells Marilyn Van Yazzie

9. June 14, 1994 Sun Valley, AZ J. A. Knight John R. Nells Marilyn Van Yazzie

10. June 13, 1995 Sun Valley, AZ J. A. Knight John R. Nells Marilyn Van Yazzie

11. June 11, 1996 Sun Valley, AZ W. J. Prince John R. Nells Carmelita R. Claw

12. June 10, 1997 Sun Valley, AZ W. J. Prince John R. Nells Carmelita R. Claw

13. June 16, 1998 Sun Valley, AZ P. G. Cunningham John R. Nells Carmelita R. Claw

14. June 15, 1999 Sun Valley, AZ P. G. Cunningham John R. Nells Carmelita R. Claw

15. June 13, 2000 Sun Valley, AZ J. H. Diehl John R. Nells Marilyn Van Yazzie

16. June 9, 2001 Sun Valley, AZ J. H. Diehl John R. Nells Marilyn Van Yazzie

17. June 10, 2002 Sun Valley, AZ J. L. Bond John R. Nells Marilyn Van Yazzie

HISTORY OF SOUTHWEST NATIVE AMERICAN DISTRICT

No. Date Place Presiding Officer Dist. Supt. Dist. Sec. 1. June 16, 2003 Albuquerque, NM J. L. Bond John R. Nells A. H. Tarlton/M.V. Yazzie

2. June 14, 2004 Albuquerque, NM Jerry Porter John R. Nells A. H. Tarlton

3. June 11, 2005 Albuquerque, NM Jerry Porter John R. Nells A. H. Tarlton

4. June 10, 2006 Albuquerque, NM J. K. Warrick John R. Nells A. H. Tarlton

5. June 30, 2007 Flagstaff, AZ J. K. Warrick John R. Nells Marilyn Van Yazzie

6. June 21, 2008 Sun Valley, AZ Jerry Porter John R. Nells Marilyn Van Yazzie

7. June 8, 2009 Sun Valley, AZ Jerry Porter John R. Nells Marilyn Van Yazzie

8. June 18, 2010 Sun Valley, AZ J. K. Warrick John R. Nells Marilyn Van Yazzie

9. June 18, 2011 Sun Valley, AZ J.K. Warrick John R. Nells Marilyn Van Yazzie

10. June 9, 2012 Sun Valley, AZ D. W. Graves John R. Nells Marilyn Van Yazzie

11. June 1, 2013 Sun Valley, AZ D. W. Graves John R. Nells Marilyn V an Yazzie

12. June 7, 2014 Peoria, AZ D. Busic John R. Nells Marilyn Van Yazzie

Contents I. Official Directory .................................................................................................................................................. 7

A. DISTRICT OFFICERS ......................................................................................................................................... 7 B. DISTRICT BOARDS AND STANDING COMMITTEES ...................................................................................... 7 1. District Advisory Board ............................................................................................................................... 7 2. Board of Ministry ........................................................................................................................................ 8 3. Finance Committee ................................................................................................................................... 10

C. DISTRICT AUXILIARY ORGANIZATIONS .......................................................................................................... 11 1. Sunday School & Discipleship Ministries International ............................................................................ 11 2. Nazarene Youth International .................................................................................................................. 12 3. Nazarene Mission International ............................................................................................................... 13

D. DISTRICT ZONES ............................................................................................................................................ 14 E. DISTRICT CHURCH DIRECTORY ...................................................................................................................... 17 F. ORDAINED ELDERS ......................................................................................................................................... 35

1. Members of the District ............................................................................................................................ 36 G. ORDAINED DEACONS .................................................................................................................................... 38 H. LICENSED MINISTERS .................................................................................................................................... 39

1. District License .......................................................................................................................................... 39 I. COMMISSIONED EVANGELIST ........................................................................................................................ 41 J. REGISTERED EVANGELISTS ............................................................................................................................. 41

II. General Information ......................................................................................................................................... 41 A. GRANTED RENEWAL OF DISTRICT MINISTER'S LICENSE ........................................................................... 41 B. GRANTED RENEWAL OF EVANGELIST'S REGISTRATION ................................................................................. 41 C. GRANTED COMMISSIONED EVANGELIST'S RECOGNITION ............................................................................ 42 F. STATISTICAL YEAR .......................................................................................................................................... 42 H. WHERE TO SEND MONEYS ........................................................................................................................... 43

III. Plan of Examination ......................................................................................................................................... 43 BOARD OF MINISTRY .................................................................................................................................... 43

IV. Daily Proceedings ............................................................................................................................................ 47 V. Reports .............................................................................................................................................................. 62

A. DISTRICT OFFICERS ................................................................................................................................... 62 1. District Superintendent ............................................................................................................................ 62 3. SDMI PRESIDENT ................................................................................................................................. 67 3. NMI PRESIDENT ........................................................................................................................................ 70 4. NYI PRESIDENT .................................................................................................................................... 73

B. DISTRICT BOARDS ......................................................................................................................................... 77 1. District Advisory Board ............................................................................................................................. 77 2. Board of Ministry ...................................................................................................................................... 78

C. ASSEMBLY COMMITTEES .............................................................................................................................. 79 1. Finance Committee ................................................................................................................................... 79 2. Nominating Committee ............................................................................................................................ 83

VI. Minutes of the Auxiliary Conventions ............................................................................................................ 84 A. SUNDAY SCHOOL AND DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ................................. 84 1. Proceedings .............................................................................................................................................. 84 2. Review Committee .............................................................................................................................. 87 B. NAZARENE YOUTH INTERNATONAL ......................................................................................................... 90 1. Proceedings .............................................................................................................................................. 90

2. NYI Finance Committee ............................................................................................................................ 92 3. NYI Nominating Committee ...................................................................................................................... 93 C. NAZARENE MISSIONS INTERNATIONAL .................................................................................................. 95 1. Proceedings .............................................................................................................................................. 95 2. Resolutions .............................................................................................................................................. 97

I. Official Directory

A. DISTRICT OFFICERS

General Superintendent in Jurisdiction—Dr. David Busic, 17001 Prairie Star Parkway, Lenexa,

KS 66220

District Superintendent—John R. Nells, P.O. Box 520, Winslow, AZ 86047

([email protected]; cell 928-699-2033, office 928-613-4075; home 928-657-3491)

District Secretary—Marilyn Van Yazzie, P.O. Box 246, Sanders, AZ 86512

([email protected]; cell 505-879-3614; office 928-688-4724)

District Treasurer—Kristine Laughter, 625 W. Mahoney St., Winslow, AZ 86047

([email protected]; 928-587-0525)

District SDMI Chairperson—June Stillings, P.O. Box 356, Somerton, AZ 85350

([email protected]; home 928-627-8594)

District NYI President—Becky Pohawpatchoko, 7004 Lamar Avenue, N.W., Albuquerque, NM

87107 ([email protected]; 505-923-0984)

District NMI President—Andy Charley, 3606 Second N.W., Spc. 18, Albuquerque, NM 87107


B. DISTRICT BOARDS AND STANDING COMMITTEES

1. District Advisory Board

Chairman—District Superintendent John R. Nells, P.O. Box 520, Winslow, AZ 86047

mailto:[email protected]


([email protected]; cell 928-699-2033; office 928-613-4075)

Ministers

Term Expires 2015

Julian Gunn, 624 Apache Ave. N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87102


Term Expires 2016

Michael Andrews, 4020 W. Woodridge Dr., Glendale, AZ 85308

([email protected]; 602-703-6228;602-863-2034)

Term Expires 2017

Raymond Long, P.O. Box 3415, Flagstaff, AZ 86003-3415


Laypersons

Term Expires 2015

Esther Frejo, 11010 Henry Drive, Flagstaff, AZ 86004


Term Expires 2016

Elizabeth B. Johnson, P.O. Box 795, Ganado, AZ 86505


Term Expires 2017

Reuben Nells, P.O. Box 817, Winslow, AZ 86047 ([email protected]; 928-657-3597)

2. Board of Ministry

Chairman—District Superintendent, John R. Nells, P.O. Box 520, Winslow, AZ 86047

([email protected]; cell 928-699-2033; office 928-613-4075; home 928-657-3491)





Term Expires 2015

Bernita Gunn, 624 Apache Ave. N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87102


Stephen Joe, P.O. Box 559, St Michaels, AZ 86511


Ray Stillings, P.O. Box 356, Somerton, AZ 85350 ([email protected]; 928-627-8594)

Term Expires 2016

Raymond B. Long, Box 3415, Flagstaff, AZ 86003 ([email protected]; 928-583-8787)

June Stillings, P.O. Box 356, Somerton, AZ 85350


John Williams (Ramona), 260 W. 27th St., Tucson, AZ 85713


Kaye Gene Yazzie, P.O. Box 246, Sanders, AZ 86512


Term Expires 2017

Dennis Benale, 8775 Silver Valley Rd., Flagstaff, AZ 86004

([email protected]; cell: 928-814-3095; 928-714-0427)

Julian Gunn, 624 Apache Ave. N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87102


Roberta Short, P.O. Box 703, Parker, AZ 85344 ([email protected]; 928-662-4718)




3. Finance Committee

Chairman—District Superintendent, John R. Nells, P.O. Box 520, Winslow, AZ 86047

([email protected]; cell: 928-699-2033, office: 928-613-4075, home: 928-657-3491)

Terms to Expire 2016

Ministers

Leland Conway, P.O. Box 954, Sells, AZ 85634


James Paddock, Sr., HC 63, Box 6052, Winslow, AZ 86047



Laypersons

Andy Charley, 3606 second N.W., Spc. 18, Albuquerque, NM 87107


Selena Nells, P.O. Box 817, Winslow, AZ 86047 ([email protected]; 928-657-3597)

Juanita Valdez, 1840 W. Emelita Ave., #1093, Mesa, AZ 85202






C. DISTRICT AUXILIARY ORGANIZATIONS

1. Sunday School & Discipleship Ministries International

Ex Officio—District Superintendent, John R. Nells, P.O. Box 520, Winslow, AZ 86047

([email protected]; cell: 928-699-2033; office: 928-613-4075)


Chairperson—June Stillings, P.O. Box 356, Somerton, AZ 85350

([email protected]; 928-627-8594; 928-257-5651)

Vice Chairman—Dennis Benale, 8775 Silver Valley Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86004

([email protected]; cell 928-814-3095; 928-714-0427)

Secretary—Virginia Yazzie, P.O. Box 2843, Somerton, AZ 85350 (928-287-2652)

Treasurer—Ray Stillings, P.O. Box 356, Somerton, AZ 85350

([email protected]; 928-627-8594; 928-257-5564)

Adult Ministries Director—Stephen Joe, P.O. Box 559, St Michaels, AZ 86511


Women's Ministries Director—Darlene Joe, P.O. Box 559, St. Michaels, AZ 86511


Marriage and Family Life Directors—Michael and Eileen Andrews, 4020 W. Woodridge Dr.,

Glendale, AZ 85308 ([email protected]; 602-863-2034)

CLT Director— Raymond B. Long, Box 3415, Flagstaff, AZ 86003


Children's Ministries Director—Mildred Bitsui, P.O. Box 243, Farmington, NM 87102





Children’s Church Director—Theresa Benale, 8775 Silver Valley Road, flagstaff, AZ 86004

([email protected]; 928-814-2067; 928-714-0427)

VBS Director—LaDonna Crabb, P.O. Box 3839, Somerton, AZ 85350


Cradle Roll Director—Amy Francisco, 321 N. 47th St. Phoenix, AZ 85008


SDMI Zone Chairpersons

Central —Juanita Nells, P.O. Box 520, Winslow, AZ 86047

Eastern —June Shroyer, P.O. Box 9090, Window Rock, AZ 86515


Northern —Jerry Calamity, P.O. Box 300, Tonalea, AZ 86044 (928-401-6286)

Southern—Roberta Short, P.O. Box 703, Parker, AZ 85344


2. Nazarene Youth International


([email protected]; cell 928-699-2033, office 928-613-4075, home 928-657-3491)


President—Becky Pohawpatchoko, 1930 Tapia Place, S.W., Albuquerque, NM 87105



Vice President—Adrian Crabb, P.O. Box 3839, Somerton, AZ 85350


Secretary—Wendy Ortega, 17755 Cottonwood Drive, Somerton, AZ 85350


Treasurer—Jodi Long, P.O. Box 3415, Flagstaff, AZ 86003



Representatives

Early Youth

Joshua Long, P.O. Box 3415, Flagstaff, AZ 86003

Matthew Yazzie, Navajo Nation, USA

Senior Youth

Ashkie Begay, Navajo Nation, USA

Buddy Joe, P.O. Box 559, St. Michaels, AZ 86511

Career Youth

Breanne Morgan, 1930 Tapia Place SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105

Karrissa Paddock, P.O. Box 7264, Winslow, AZ 86047

3. Nazarene Mission International


([email protected]; cell 928-699-2033; ofc 928-613-4075; hm 928-657-3491)

President—Andy Charley, 3606 2nd NW Space 18, Albuquerque, NM 87107



Vice President—Faye Ortega, 17755 Cottonwood Dr., Somerton, AZ 85350


Secretary—Ophelia Shirley, 6001 Topke PI NE Apt C1, Albuquerque, NM 87109


Treasurer—Esther Frejo, 11010 Henry Drive, Flagstaff, AZ 86004


Prayer Coordinator—Julian Gunn, 624 Apache Avenue NW, Albuquerque, NM 87123


Education Coordinator—Juanita Nells, P.O. Box 520, Winslow, AZ 86047


Publicity Secretary—Ruby Morton, P.O. Box 2035, Page, AZ 86040


LINKS—Freida Granger, P.O. Box 5091, Leupp, AZ 86035 (928-613-8861)

Work & Witness—Kaye Gene Yazzie, P.O. Box 246, Sanders, AZ 86512


D. DISTRICT ZONES

Eastern

Chairman—Stephen Joe, P.O. Box 559, St Michaels, AZ 86511


Vice Chair—Emerson Bitsui, P.O. Box 243, Farmington, NM 87499







Secretary—Elizabeth B. Johnson, P.O. Box 795, Ganado, AZ 86505

([email protected]; cell 928-814-7031)

Treasurer—Marilyn Van Yazzie, P.O. Box 246, Sanders, AZ 86512

([email protected] ; 505-879-3614)

NYI—Mervin Yazzie, P.O. Box 254, St. Michaels, AZ 86511


NMI—Ophelia Shirley, 10020 Rawhide Ave., S.W., Albuquerque, NM 87121


SDMI—June Shroyer, P.O. Box 9090, Window Rock, AZ 86515

([email protected]; 505-371-5726; 3651)

Churches—Animas Valley CTM, Apache Avenue, Ch'ihoosto, Laguna, Navajo Station, Nazlini,

New Life, Pine Hill, Ramah Navajo, Ramah Sandmountain, Salina Springs CTM, Twin Butte

Central

Chair—James A. Paddock Sr., HC 63, Box 356, Winslow, AZ 86047


NMI —Kathy Andy, P.O. Box 6062, Winslow, AZ 86047

SDMI—Juanita Nells , P.O. Box 520, Winslow, AZ 86047

NYI—Loren Thomas, P.O. Box 1434, Winslow, AZ 86047


Churches—Cedar Springs, Dilkon First, Kinlani, Leupp, Round Cedar, Smoke Signal




Northern

Chair—Wallace Tsingine, P.O. Box 832, Cameron, AZ 86020


SDMI— Jerry Calamity, P.O. Box 300, Tonalea, AZ 86044

([email protected]; 928-587-8799; 928-401-6286)

NMI— Ruby Morton, P.O. Box 2035, Page, AZ 86040

([email protected]; 928-614-2016, 928-614-0406)

NYI—Tyson Calamity, P.O. Box 300, Tonalea, AZ 86044


Sec./Treas.—Elizabeth Nez, P.O. Box 1901, Page, AZ 86040


Churches—Cameron, Chilchinbeto, Forest Lake, Kaibeto, LeChee, Shonto, Twin Hills

Southern

Chair—John Williams, 260 W. 27th

St. Tucson, AZ 85713


SDMI—Roberta Short, P.O. Box 703, Parker, AZ 85344


NMI—Paula Ignacio, 2209 East Harvard, Phoenix, AZ 85015

NYI—Mia Diaz, 17222 N. Central Ave, Apt 126, Phoenix, AZ 85015

Sec.—Amy Francisco, 2209 Ease Harvard, Phoenix, AZ 85015

Churches—Lehi, Needles, New Beginnings, Parker, Sells, Somerton, South Tucson Community,

Winterhaven Quechan








E. DISTRICT CHURCH DIRECTORY

Animas Valley (CTM) (103-0013)

Location—200 W. Arrington, Farmington, NM 87499

Pastor—(9/12/2010) Emerson Bitsui (Mildred), P.O. Box 243, Farmington, NM 87499

([email protected]; 520-240-3222) SDMI—Mildred Bitsui, P.O. Box 243, Farmington, NM 87499


Women Ministry Dir.—Delsey Walker, 2011 Troy King Rd, #46, Farmington, NM 87401


Apache Avenue (Organized 1953) (103-0010)

Location—818 Apache Ave. N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87102

([email protected]; 505-764-9196; 505-764-9196)

Pastor—(9/1/91) Julian Gunn (Bernita), 624 Apache Ave. N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87102


Asst. Pastor—Bernita Gunn, 624 Apache Ave. N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87102


SDMI Supt.—Bernita Gunn, 624 Apache Ave. N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87102


Children’s Min. Dir.—Ophelia Shirley, 10020 Rawhide Ave., S.W., Albuquerque, NM 87121





NYI Pres.—Tim Charley, 3606 Second N.W., Spc. 18, Albuquerque, NM 87107

(505-363-0562)

Men Min. Dir.—Julius Nells, 2509 Gvetta St. N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87112


Women Min. Dir.—Martina Garcia, P.O. Box 8153, Albuquerque, NM 87198


NMI Pres.—Becky Pohawpatchoko, 8146 Spotted Pony Ave., S.W., Albuquerque, NM

87121 ([email protected]; 505-923-0984)

Church Treas.—Andy Charley, 3606 Second N.W., No. 18, Albuquerque, NM 87107


Cameron (Organized 1983) (103-0030)

Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 832) 1/2 mile S.E. of Speedy's Truck Stop, Cameron, AZ 86020

Pastor—(6/1/08) Walter Tsingine (Helena), P.O. Box 832, Cameron, AZ 86020


SDMI Supt — Beatrice Pete, P.O. Box 29, Cameron, AZ 86020


Children’s Min. Dir./NYI Pres.—Verdella Begaye, P.O. Box 29, Cameron, AZ 86020

Church Board Sec/Treas.—Beatrice Pete, P.O. Box 29, Cameron, AZ 86020


Cedar Springs (Organized 1975) (103-0110)

Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 417) 40 miles North of Winslow AZ 86047






Pastor—(5/1/07) Michael Winslow (Jeffercina), Teesto, P.O. Box 7223 Winslow, AZ 86047


SDMI Supt.—Willie Ben, P.O. Box 24, Holbrook, AZ 86025

Children’s Min. Dir./NYI Pres.—Jeffercina Winslow, P.O. Box 7136, Winslow, AZ 86047

NMI Pres.—Margaret Tom, HC 61Box 3040, Winslow, AZ 8604

([email protected]; home 928-729-2020; cell 928-266-8710)

Church Board Sec/Treas.—Margaret Tom, HC Box 3040, Winslow, AZ 86047

Chi'hootso (Organized 1970) (103-0230)

Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 559), 31 Crest Rd. St. Michaels, AZ 86511


Pastor—(9/25/00) Stephen Joe (Darlene), P.O. Box 559, St. Michaels, AZ 86511

(928-871-2177)

Assoc. Pastor—Darlene E. Joe, P.O. Box 559, St. Michaels, AZ 86511 (928-871-2177)

Music Dir.—June Shroyer, P.O. Box 9090, Window Rock, AZ 86515


SDMI Supt./Childrens Min. Dir.—June Shroyer, P.O. Box 9090, Window Rock, AZ 86515

(505-371-3651)

Youth Minister—Mervin Yazzie, P.O. Box 254, St. Michaels, AZ 86511

([email protected]; 928-871-

2172)

Adult, Men Min. Dir.—Stephen Joe, P.O. Box 559, St. Michaels, AZ 86511 (928-871-2177)

Women Min. Dir.—Darlene Joe, P.O. Box 559, St. Michaels, AZ 86511 (928-871-2177)



NMI Pres.—Marie Brown, P.O. Box 782, St. Michaels, AZ 86511 (928-871-3392)

Church Board Sec/Treas.—Arlene Yazzie, P.O. Box 254, St. Michaels, AZ 86511

(928-871-2172)

Chilchinbeto (Organized 1955) (103-0040)

Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 128) 25 miles S.E. of Kayenta, AZ 86033

Pastor—(6/8/03) Allen G. Parrish (Rosita), P.O. Box 1518, Kayenta, AZ 86033


Assoc. Minister—Raymond Charley, P.O. Box 3053, Kayenta, AZ 86033 (928-697-8123)

Music Dir.—Marie Chischilly, P.O. Box 930, Kayenta, AZ 86033 (928-313-5450)

SDMI Supt.—Raymond Charley, P.O. Box 3053, Kayenta, AZ 86033 (928-429-9593)

NYI Pres.—Anna Shepherd, P.O. Box 2386, Kayenta, AZ 86033 (505-516-9615)

Adult & Men Min. Dir.—Raymond Charley, P.O. Box 3053, Kayenta, AZ 86033

(928-429-9693)

NMI Pres.—Mabel Charley, P.O. Box 3062, Kayenta, AZ 86033 (928-209-1957)

CLT Director—Raymond Charley, P.O. Box 3053, Kayenta, AZ 86033 (928-429-9593)

Church Board Sec. /Treas.—Nellie Yazzie-David, P.O. Box 1032, Kayenta, AZ 86033

([email protected]; 928-697-8310; cell 928-637-5377)

Dilkon First (Organized 1956) (103-0060)

Location—(Mail: HC 63, Box 356) 1/4 mile S. of Dilkon Shopping Center, Winslow, AZ 86047

Pastor—(7/17/11) James A. Paddock Sr., (Carol), HC 63, Box 6052, Winslow, AZ 86047

([email protected])



Assoc. Pastor – James Paddock, Jr., HC 63, Box 6112, Winslow, AZ 86047

SDMI Supt.—Myron Paddock, P.O. Box 7264, Winlsow, AZ 86047

NYI Pres.—Loren Thomas, P.O. Box 1434, Winslow, AZ 86047


NMI Pres.—Kathy Andy, P.O. Box 6062, Winslow, AZ 86047

Church Board Sec.—Rosita Paddock, HC 63, Box 6112, Winslow, AZ 86047

([email protected])

Church Treas.—Alexandra A. Ketchum, P.O. Box 7278, Winslow, AZ 86047


Forest Lake (Organized 1989) (103-0065)

Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 199, Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039) 16 miles N.W. of Pinon, AZ 86510

Pastor—(5/1/02) Vincent Nells (Erma), P.O. Box 199, Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

(928-309-9648; 928-265-9452)

Gila Bend (Inactive) (103-0045)

Kaibeto (Organized 1969) (103-0080)

Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 1683), 1/4 mile S.E. of Kaibeto Market, Kaibeto, AZ 86053

Pastor—(6/19/10) Tony Nez (Elizabeth), P.O. Box 1901, Page, AZ 86040 (928-401-1171)

SDMI Supt.—Tyrone Nez, P.O. Box 1901, Page, AZ 86053

Children's Min. Dir.—Sarah Begay, P.O. Box 1692, Kaibeto, AZ 86053

NYI Pres.—Titus T. Nez, P.O. Box 1901, Page, AZ 86040

Men Min. Dir.—Tony Nez, P.O. Box 1901, Page, AZ 86040 (928-401-1171)



Women Min. Dir.—Ophelia Etsitty, P.O. Box 1683, Kaibeto, AZ 86053

NMI Pres.—Dorothy Dele, P.O. Box 1683, Kaibeto, AZ 86053

Church Board Sec.—Helena Billah, P.O. Box 1901, Page, AZ 86040

Church Treas.—Sarah Begay, P.O. Box 1692, Kaibeto, AZ 86053

Kinlani (Organized 2000) (103-0064)

Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 3624, Flagstaff, AZ 86003) Hope Community Church, 3700 N.

Fanning Dr., Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (www: kinlani-nazarene.org; 928-814-3095)

Pastor—(6/1/88) Dennis Benale (Theresa), 8775 Silver Valley Rd., Flagstaff, AZ 86004

([email protected]; cell 928-814-3095; 928-714-0427)

Assoc. Pastor/SDMI Dir/Children’s Min. Dir.—Theresa Benale, 8775 Silver Valley Rd.,

Flagstaff, AZ 86004

NYI Director—Yvonne R. Jensen, 2630 Jeffery Loop, Flagstaff, AZ 86003

Youth Pastor—Lesonja Brown Singer, 11135 N. Linda Lane, Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Adult Min. Dir.—Esther Frejo, 11010 Henry Dr., Flagstaff, AZ 86004

NMI Director—Lillie Nephew, P.O. Box 3624, Flagstaff, AZ 86003

Church Board Sec.—Esther Frejo, 11010 Henry Dr., Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Church Treas.—Oren Frejo, 11010 Henry Dr., Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Laguna (Organized 1986) (103-0051)

Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 1418, Old Laguna, NM 87026) Prayer meetings in various

homes on the Laguna Indian Reservation, New Mexico

Pastor—To be supplied.

LeChee (Organized 1962) (103-0090)

Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 1177, Page, AZ 86040) Coppermine Rd., LeChee, AZ 86040

Pastor—To be supplied

SDMI Supt.—Winona Nez, P.O. Box 1177, Page, AZ 86040

(928-698-3436; 907-341-9853)

NYI Pres.—Lisa Lane, P.O. Box 1177, Page, AZ 86040 (928-614-8186)

NMI Pres.—Rose Johnson, P.O. Box 1734, Page, AZ 86040 (928-614-1069)

Church Board Sec.—Ruby Morton P.O. Box 2035, Page, AZ 86040 (928-614-0604)

Church Treas.—Regina Riggs, P.O. Box 1177, Page, AZ 86040 (928-206-6416)

Lehi (Organized 1953) (103-0061)

Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 4628, Mesa, AZ 85211) 1452 E. Oak St., Mesa, AZ 85203

Lay Minister—(3/30/14) Merrill Jones, 1415 N. Country Club, #2058, Mesa, AZ 85201 (480-

362-3631)

Music Dir./Vis. Min.—Merrill Jones, 1415 N. Country Club Dr. #2058, Mesa, AZ 85201

([email protected] ; 480-362-3631)

SDMI Supt.—Laverna Manuel, 2159 N. Dodson Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85256


Children’s Min. Dir.—Juanita Valdez, 465 West Ivy Glen#232, Mesa, AZ 85201


NYI Pres.—Noah Jones, 1452 N. Country Club, #2058, Mesa, AZ 85201




NMI Pres.—Stephanie Renteria, P.O. Box 4628, Mesa, AZ 85211

CLT Dir.—Merrill Jones, 1415 N. Country Club Dr. #2058, Mesa, AZ 85201


Church Board Sec.—Stephanie Renteria, P.O. Box 4628, Mesa, AZ 85211

Church Treas.—Juanita Valdez, 465 West Ivy Glen#232, Mesa, AZ 85201


Leupp (Organized 1973) (103-0100)

Location—(Mail: Box 5232) 1 mile W. of Leupp Public School, Leupp, AZ 86035


Pastor—(12/3/00) Bradley T. Jones (Bonnie), Box 5300, Leupp, AZ 86035

Navajo Station (Organized 1957) (103-0120)

Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 414) 20 miles S.W. of Ganado, Ganado, AZ 86505

Pastor—(5/1/07) Harrison Silversmith (Ella), P.O. Box 414, Ganado, AZ 86505


SDMI Supt.—Harrison Silversmith, P.O. Box 414, Ganado, AZ 86505

([email protected],; 928-755-2066)

NYI Pres.—Larry Yazzie, Jr. P.O. Box 638, Ganado, AZ 86505

NMI Pres.—Mary Ault, P.O. Box 638, Ganado, AZ 86505

Church Board Sec./Treas.—Garrick Silversmith, P.O. Box 414, Ganado, AZ 86505



Nazlini (Organized 7/01/82) (103-0130)

Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 795) 2.5 miles N. of Nazlini Chapter House, Ganado, AZ 86505

Pastor—(6/1/89) Justin Johnson (Elizabeth), P.O. Box 795, Ganado, AZ 86505


Assoc. Pastor—Lamont Hess, P.O. Box 40, Chambers, AZ 86502

Music Dir.—Chrispin Wallace, P.O. Box 5171, Window Rock, AZ 86515

SDMI Supt.—Elizabeth B. Johnson, P.O. Box 795, Ganado, AZ 86505

([email protected]; cell 928-814-7031, 928-755-5911)

NYI Pres.—Chrispin Wallace, P.O. Box 5171, Window Rock, AZ 86515

NMI Pres.—Lorraine Nells, P.O. Box 7092, Nazlini, AZ 86540


Church Board Sec.—Chrispin Wallace, P.O. Box 5171, Window Rock, AZ 86515

Church Treas.—Elizabeth B. Johnson, P.O. Box 795, Ganado, AZ 86505


Needles (Organized 1947) (103-0071)

Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 343), 218 Market St. Needles, CA 92363

Lay Pastor—Delvin Holmes (Joyce), P.O. Box 188, Baker, CA 92309

([email protected])

Music Directory—Donna Mendez/Rhema Fass, P.B. Box 6424, Mohave Valley, AZ 86440

SDMI Supt.—Donna Mendez, 701 Ross Pkwy., Needles, CA 92363 (760-629-3553)

NYI Pres.—Jessica Mills, 700 Harrison Ave., Needles, CA 92363

Men Min. Dir.—Randy Mendez, 701 Ross Pkwy., Needles, CA 92363 (760-629-3553)






NMI Pres.—Rhema Fass, P.O. Box 6424, Mohave Valley, AZ 86440 (760-629-4810)

Church Board Sec.—Angela Howard, P.O. Box 343, Needles, CA 92363

Church Treas.—Cecilia Medrano, P.O. Box 343, Needles, CA 92363

New Beginnings (Organized 1995) (103-0091)

Location—2209 E. Harvard St., Phoenix, AZ 85006

Pastor—Corwyn Vega, Sr., 9649 E. Pinchot Dr., No. 7, Scottsdale, AZ 85256 (480-362-0910)

Assoc. Pastor/Music Dir.—Andrews, Michael, 4020 W. Woodridge Drive, Glendale, AZ 85308

([email protected]; 602-703-6228; 602-863-2034)

SDMI Supt.—Amy Francisco, 321 N. 47th

St., Phoenix, AZ 85008 (623-806-3909)

NYI Pres.—Mia Diez, 17222 N. Central Ave., Apt 126, Phoenix, AZ 85022 (602-435-3838)

NMI Pres.—Paula Ignacio, 3407 N. 11th

Ave., Apt 1, Phoenix, AZ 85013-3682

(602-486-0807)

Church Board Sec/Treas.—Marilyn Ignacio, 17222 N. Central Ave. 126, Phoenix, AZ 85022

(602-435-3838)

New Life (Organized 2000) (103-0195)

Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 1483) 1 mile S. of I-40 on Hwy. 191, Sanders, AZ 86512

Pastor—(2/1/00) Kaye Gene Yazzie (Marilyn), P.O. Box 246, Sanders, AZ 86512


SDMI Supt.—Jackson Yazzie, P.O. Box 446, Chambers, AZ 86502 (928-550-0897)

NYI Pres.—Kaylene Yazzie, P.O. Box 246, Sanders, AZ 86512



NMI Pres.—Gloria Todachinnie, P.O. Box 446, Chambers, AZ 86502


Church Board Sec./Treas.—Marilyn Van Yazzie, P.O. Box 246, Sanders, AZ 86512


Parker (Organized 1942) (103-0081)

Location—(Mail: 1105 Ocotillo Ave.), 1117 Ocotillo Ave., Parker, AZ 85344

Co-Pastors—(06/09/10) Arnie Short and Roberta Short, P.O. Box 703, Parker, AZ 85344

([email protected];[email protected]; 928-662-4718)

SDMI Supt.—Julia Eddy, Box 1449, Parker, AZ 85344 (928-575-5598)

NMI Pres.—Roberta Short, P.O. Box 703, Parker, AZ 85344


Church Board Sec.—Julia Eddy, Box 1449, Parker, AZ 85344 (928-575-5598)

Church Treas.—Joann Gates, 15160 2nd

Ave., Parker, AZ 85344 (928-669-0696)

Pine Hill (Organized 1959) (103-0150)

Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 326) 23 miles S. of Ramah, NM, on BIA Rte. 125-1192,

Pine Hill, NM 87357 (505-783-4287)

Pastor—(9/21/01) Freddie Lee (Lorinda), P.O. Box 23, Pine Hill, NM 87357


SDMI Supt.—Dixie M. Begay, P.O. Box 341, Ramah, N.M. 87321


NMI Pres.—Nada Benally, P.O. Box 373, Pine Hill, NM 87357









NYI Pres.—Anthony J. Pino, P.O. Box 63, Pine Hill, NM 87357


Children Mins.—Belma Beaver, P.O. Box 23, Ramah, NM 87321


Church Board Sec/Treas.—Dixie M. Begay, P.O. Box 341, Ramah, N.M. 87321


Poston (Inactive) (103-0111)

Ramah Navajo (Organized 1949) (103-0160)

Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 190) 01 Nazarene Church Rd., Ramah, NM 87321

Co-Pastors—(10/20/11) Herman and Cynthia Nells, P.O. Box 190, Ramah, NM 87321


SDMI Supt.—Cynthia Nells, P.O. Box 190, Ramah, NM 87321


NYI Pres.—Brent Benally, P.O. Box 331, Pine Hill, NM 87357 (505-290-2984)

NMI Pres.—Jessie K. Carabajal, P.O. Box 766, Ramah, NM 87321 (505-775-3003)

Church Board Sec.—Barbara Williams, P.O. Box 158, Ramah, NM 87321 (505-783-4276)

Church Treas.—Phoebe Maria, P.O. Box 653, Ramah, NM 87321 (505-783-4416)

Ramah Sandmountain (Organized 1963) (103-0170)

Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 67) 8 miles E. of Ramah Navajo Chapter House on BIA Route 122,






Pine Hill, NM 87357 (505-783-9000)

Pastor—(8/14/05) Gilbert Maria (Rose), P.O. Box 184, Pine Hill, NM 87357


Assoc. Minister—Elsie A. Wilson, P.O. Box 84, Pine Hill, NM 87357


SDMI Supt.—Zonnie Martine, P.O. Box 368, Pine Hill, NM 87357 (505-495-0177)

NMI Pres—Philbert and Pearl Alonzo, P.O. Box 285, Pine Hill, NM 87357


NYI Pres.—Zebadiah Martine, P.O. Box 368, Pine Hill, NM 87357

Church Board Sec/Treas.—Lotus Alonzo, P.O. Box 163, Pine Hill, NM 87357

Round Cedar (Organized 1963) (103-0180)

Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 5431) 15 miles S.W. of Leupp Chapter, Leupp, AZ 86035

Pastor—(11/06/11) Raymond B. Long (Jodi), Box 3415, Flagstaff, AZ 86003


SDMI Supt.—Samuel Edd, P.O. Box 5431, Leupp, AZ 86003

NYI Pres.—Angela Long, P.O. Box 5431, Leupp, AZ 86003

Church Board Sec.—Jodi J. Long, P.O. Box 3415, Flagstaff, AZ 86003


Church Board Treas.—Freida Granger, P.O. Box 5091, Leupp, AZ 86035 (928-613-8861)





Salina Springs (CTM) (103-0012)

Location—(P.O. Box 4198) 7.5 miles E. of Cottonwood/Tselani Chapter House, Blue Gap, AZ

86520

Pastor—(5/1/09) Earl Williams (Lucy), P.O. Box 4195, Blue Gap, AZ 86520

([email protected]; 928-313-1596; 928-349-1263)

Assoc. Minister—Stanley Williams, P.O. Box 4198, Blue Gap, AZ 86520

Women Min. Dir.—Lucy Williams, P.O. Box 4198, Blue Gap, AZ 86520

NMI Pres.—Elsie Wero, P.O. Box 4198, Blue Gap, AZ 86520

Church Board Sec./Treas.—Dorothy Daw, P.O. Box 4198, Blue Gap, AZ 86520

San Luis Outpost (CTM) (103-0121)

Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 356, Somerton, AZ 85350) 10 miles S. of San Luis, Sonora, Mexico

Co-Pastors—Ray and June Stillings, P.O. Box 356, Somerton, AZ 85350

([email protected];[email protected]; 928-627-8594)

Santa Rosa (Inactive) (103-0131)

Sells (Organized 1964) (103-0141)

Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 2353) East Main St., Sells, AZ 85634

Pastor—(9/5/93) Leland Conway (Carol), P.O. Box 954, Sells, AZ 85634



Shonto (Organized 1978) (103-0210)

Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 300, Tonalea, AZ 86044) 1 mile S. of Shonto Preparatory

School, Tonalea, AZ 86054

Pastor—(6/2/01) Arnold Smallcanyon (Etta), P.O. Box 300, Tonalea, AZ 86044


Assoc. Minister—Jerry Calamity, P.O. Box 300, Tonalea, AZ 86044

SDMI Supt.—Etta Smallcanyon, P.O. Box 300, Tonalea, AZ 86044

([email protected])

NYI Pres.—Jerilyn Calamity, P.O. Box 300, Tonalea, AZ 86044

NMI Pres.—Betty Salt, P.O. Box 7525, Shonto, AZ 86054


Church Board Sec.—Priscilla Shortman, P.O. Box 298, Tonalea, AZ 86044


Church Treas.—Etta Smallcanyon, P.O. Box 300, Tonalea, AZ 86044

([email protected])

Smoke Signal (Organized 1955) (103-0220)

Location—(P.O. Box 4421) 6 miles N.E. of Jeehdeez’a Academy, Inc., Blue Gap, AZ 86520

(928-725-3608)

Pastor—(7/07/2014) Ronald Little (Cindy), P.O. Box 4421, Blue Gap, AZ 86520


SDMI Supt.—Evelyn Begay, P.O. Box 4031, Blue Gap, AZ 86520








Children's Min. Dir.—Ella M. Begay, P.O. Box 4515, Blue Gap, AZ 86520

NYI Pres.—Wilencia Tsosie, P.O. Box 4001, Blue Gap, AZ 86520 (928-401-9171)

Men Min. Dir.—Ned L. Begay, P.O. Box 4421, Blue Gap, AZ 86520

Women Min.Dir.—Zenna N. Begay, P.O. Box 4421, Blue Gap, AZ 86520

NMI Pres./Church Board Sec.—Evelyn Begay, P.O. Box 4031, Blue Gap, AZ 86520


Church Treas.—John Nelson, P.O. Box 4421, Blue Gap, AZ 86520 (928-349-5372)

Somerton (Organized 1943) (103-0031)

Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 182), 208 E. George St. Somerton, AZ 85350

([email protected]; [email protected]; 928-627-8594)

Co-Pastors—(6/16/96) Ray and June Stillings, P.O. Box 356, Somerton, AZ 85350

([email protected]; [email protected]; 928-627-8594; cell 928-257-5564)

SDMI Supt.—Ernesto Salvatierra, 17755 Cottonwood Drive, Somerton, AZ 85350

(928-446-8845)

Children's Min. Dir.—Faye Ortega, 17755 Cottonwood Drive, Somerton, AZ 85350

(928-581-5153)

Co-NYI Pres.—Adrian & LaDonna Crabb, P.O. Box 3839, Somerton, AZ 85350

([email protected]; [email protected]; 928-388-7226 & 928-246-5954)

Women Min. Dir.—Vivian Menta, P.O. Box 158, Winterhaven, CA 92283

NMI Pres.—Sam Yazzie, P.O. Box 2843, Somerton, AZ 85350 (928-287-2652)

Church Board Sec.—June Stillings, P.O. Box 356, Somerton, AZ 85350









Church Treas.—Ray Stillings, P.O. Box 356, Somerton, AZ 85350


South Tucson Community (Organize 1951) (103-0151)

Location—260 W. 27th St., Tucson, AZ 85713

Pastor—(12/4/04) John Williams (Ramona), 260 W. 27th St., Tucson, AZ 85713


SDMI Supt.—Ramona Williams, 260 W. 27th

St., Tucson, AZ 85713


NYI Pres.—Heaven Williams, 260 W. 27th



NMI Pres.—Nadine Joe, 260 W. 27th



Church Board Sec.—Ramona Williams, 260 W. 27th St Tucson, AZ 85713


Church Treas.—Kathleen Johnson, 1402 W. Ajo Way #247, Tucson, AZ 85713


Twin Buttes (Organized 1948) (103-0260)

Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 566, Mentmore, NM 87319) 50 A W. Historic 66, Gallup,

NM 87319

Pastor—(7/4/05) Wilkinson Sage (Yolanda) P.O. Box 566, Mentmore, NM 87319

(505-870-2754)







SDMI Supt.—Samuel Alonzo Sr., P.O. Box 566, Mentmore, NM 87319 (505-870-6309)

NYI Pres.—Madelene Spencer, P.O. Box 566, Mentmore, NM 87319 (928-675-0203)

NMI Pres./Men’s Min. Dir.—Harry Spencer, P.O. Box 566, Gallup, NM 87319

(505-728-8946)

Church Board Sec.—Yolanda Sage, P.O. Box 566, Mentmore, NM 87319 (505-249-8860)

Church Treas.—Samuel Alonzo Sr., P.O. Box 566, Mentmore, NM 87319 (505-870-6309)

Twin Hills (Organized 1971) (103-0270)

Location—(P.O. Box 475, Tonalea, AZ 86044-0475) 13 miles W. of Red Lake Store, Tonalea,

AZ 86044 (928-209-0628)

Pastor—(6/30/09) Johnny T. Yazzie (Stella), P.O. Box 725, Tonalea, AZ 86044

(928-209-0628)

Assoc. Minister—Peter Hayes, P.O. Box 725, Tonalea, AZ 86044

SDMI Supt./NYI Pres.—Marlene Kee, P.O. Box 301, Tonalea, AZ 86044 (928-266-3684)

Youth Minister—Billis Kee, P.O. Box 301, Tonalea, AZ 86044

NMI Pres.—Victoria Benally, P.O. Box 725, Tonalea, AZ 86044

Church Board Sec.—Leila Hayes, P.O. Box 725, Tonalea, AZ 86044

Church Treas.—Bessie Bryant, P.O. Box 1917, Kaibeto, AZ 86053

Winterhaven Quechan (Organized 1942) (103-0161)

Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 1116), 2149 H St. Winterhaven, CA 92283 (760-572-5565)

Pastor—(1/17/99) Ray Tarlton, P.O. Box 1116, Winterhaven, CA 92283

([email protected]; cell 928-234-6924; fax 760-572-5565)


Music Dir.—Bernita Golding, P.O. Box 1116, Winterhaven, CA 92283 (928-210-1653)

SDMI Supt—Glenda Ghiotto, P.O. Box 1116, Winterhaven, CA 92283 (928-261-6504)

Childrens Church— Bernita Golding, P.O. Box 1116, Winterhaven, CA 92283

(928-210-1653)

NMI Pres.—Wilma Solis, P.O. Box 1116, Winterhaven, CA 92283 (928-446-8039)

F. ORDAINED ELDERS

Note: Date indicates year ordained or elder's orders cognized. Key to field of service:

DA—District Assignment

DS—District Superintendent

EDU—Educator

ESR—Evangelism Service, Retired

EVC—Evangelist, Commissioned

EVR—Evangelist, Registered

EVT—Evangelist, Tenured

PAS—Pastor

PSV-FT—Pastoral Service, Full Time PSV-PT—Pastoral Service, Part Time

RA—Retired, Assigned

RU—Retired, Unassigned

STU—Student

U—Unassigned

1. Members of the District

2003 PSV/PT Andrews, Michael, 4020 W. Woodridge Dr., Glendale, AZ 85308

([email protected]; 602-703-6228; 602-863-2034)

1985 PAS Benale, Dennis, 8775 Silver Valley Rd., Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (Kinlani)

([email protected]; 928-814-3095; 928-714-0427)

1994 PAS Conway, Leland, P.O. Box 954, Sells, AZ 85634 (Sells)


1968 RU Cooper, Dallas, 17 Road 3332, Aztec, NM 87410

2002 PSV/PT Gunn, Bernita, 624 Apache Ave. N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87102

(Apache Avenue) ([email protected]; 505-764-9196)

1968 PAS Gunn, Julian, 624 Apache Ave. N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87102

(Apache Avenue) ([email protected]; 505-764-9196)

1989 RU-PSV/PT Hess, Lamont, Box 40, Chambers, AZ 86502

1992 U Hudson, Leo, P.O. Box 139, Page, AZ 86040

2003 PSV/PT Joe, Darlene, P.O. Box 559, St. Michaels, AZ 86511 (Chi'hootso)


2002 PAS/EVR Joe, Stephen, P.O. Box 559, St. Michaels, AZ 86511 (Chi'hootso)


1989 RA Johnson, Dennis, P.O. Box 5382, Mesa, AZ 85211-5382 (Lehi)


2002 PAS Johnson, Justin, P.O. Box 795, Ganado, AZ 86505 (Nazlini)



1986 PAS Lee, Freddie, P.O. Box 326, Pine Hill, NM 87357 (Pine Hill)

(505-775-3092)

2002 U Long, Emery, P.O. Box 7692, Newcomb, NM 87455 (505-598-0726)

2012 PAS Long, Raymond B., P.O. Box 3415, Flagstaff, AZ 86003-3415(Round Cedar)

([email protected]; 719-573-8380; 928-699-9113)

1987 RU Meneely, Homer, 608 S. Fremont Cir., Green Valley, AZ 85614 (South Tucson)

(602-832-1289)

1997 PAS Nells, Herman, P.O. Box 190, Ramah, NM 87321 (Ramah Navajo)


1979 DS Nells, John R., P.O. Box 520, Winslow, AZ 86047

([email protected]; hm: 928-657-3491; cell: 928-699-2033)

2013 EDU Nells, Jonathan Calvin, 2830 Walton Creek Dr.,Colorado Springs, CO 80922

([email protected]; Hm 719-597-5977; Cell 719-373-2095)

1990 U Ortega, Sr., Will, 17755 S. Cottonwood Dr., Somerton, AZ 85350

(928-627-7890)

1999 RA Paul, Frank E., P.O. Box 306, Pine Hill, NM 87357

1975 RU Riggs, Sr., Alex, HC 61, Box 76, Winslow, AZ 86047

1996 EVR Riggs, Jr., Pete, P.O. Box 2313, Page, AZ 86040

1988 PAS Sage, Wilkinson, P.O. Box 566, Mentmore, NM 87319 (Twin Buttes)

(505-870-2754)

1992 PAS Short, Arnie, P.O. Box 703, Parker, AZ 85344 (Parker)


2012 PAS Short, Roberta, P.O. Box 703, Parker, AZ 85344(Parker) (928-662-4718)




2002 PAS Stillings, M. June, P.O. Box 356, Somerton, AZ 85350 (Somerton, San

Luis Outpost) ([email protected]; 928-627-8594)

2002 PAS Stillings, Ray, P.O. Box 356, Somerton, AZ 85350 (Somerton, San

Luis Outpost) ([email protected]; 928-627-8594)

1991 PAS Tarlton, Ray, P.O. Box 1116, Winterhaven, CA 92283 (Winterhaven Quechan)


1987 PAS Tsingine, Walter, P.O. Box 832, Cameron, AZ 86020-0832 (Cameron)

1976 EVC Tso, Alvin, P.O. Box 1541, Page, AZ 86040 (928-698-3500)

1987 PAS Vega, Sr., Corwyn, 9649 E. Pinchot Dr., No. 7, Scottsdale, AZ 85256

(New Beginnings) (480-362-0910)

1981 RU Whitehorse, Sr., Jack, P.O. Box 43, Winslow, AZ 86047 (928-657-3663)

1994 PAS Williams, John, 260 W. 27th St., Tucson, AZ 85713 (South Tucson

Community) (cell: 520-275-2176; 520-622-1178)

1987 PAS/EVR Yazzie, Kaye Gene, P.O. Box 246, Sanders, AZ 86512 (New Life)


G. ORDAINED DEACONS

2007 CHP Arthur, Donna, 11100 Gibson Blvd., #LX-340, Albuquerque, NM 87123

2013 PSV-PT Benale, Theresa, 8775 Silver Valley Rd., Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (Kinlani)

2002 RA Johnson, Juanita, P.O. Box 268, Winslow, AZ 86047

([email protected]; [email protected]; 928-673-3373)

2001 PAS Nells, Cynthia, P.O. Box 190, Ramah, NM 87321 (Ramah Navajo)

([email protected]; home 505-508-5459)


2001 U Nells, Juanita, P.O. Box 520, Winslow, AZ 86047

([email protected]; cell: 928-814-7284 home: 928-657-3491)

2001 U Tsingine, Helena, P.O. Box 832, Cameron, AZ 86020-0832

(928-205-6157)

H. LICENSED MINISTERS

Note: Date indicates first year with continuous license until the present time. Key to field of

service:

DA—District Assignment

PAS—Pastor

PSV—Pastor Service

STU—Student in study placement

U—Unassigned

Student in study placement: (1) first year; (2) second year; (3) third year; (4) fourth year; (G)

graduate.

1. District License

2007 RA (1) Begay, Ned L., P.O. Box 4421, Blue Gap, AZ 86520 (602-909-0861)

2011 PAS Bitsui, Emerson, P.O. Box 243, Farmington, NM 87499 (Animas Valley CTM)

([email protected]); 520-240-3222)

2012 STU(G) Brown-Singer, Lesonja, 11135 N. Linda Ln., Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (Kinlani)


1989 U (2) Jones, Allen, HC 61, Box 186, Winslow, AZ 86047 (928-699-5321)

mailto:[email protected];



2001 PAS/EVR (1) Jones, Bradley T., P.O. Box 5232, Leupp, AZ 86035 (Leupp)


2012 PAS Little, Ronald, P.O. Box 4421, Blue Gap, AZ 86520 (Smoke Signal)


1995 RU (2) Long Jr., Charlie, PO Box 5286, Leupp, AZ 86035 (928-856-4065)

2007 PAS (1) Maria, Gilbert, P.O. Box 184, Pine Hill, NM 87357 (Ramah Sand Mountain)


2004 PAS (1) Nells, Vincent, P.O. Box 199, Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039 (Forest Lake)

(928-309-9648; 928-265-9452)

2012 STU Nez, Ferlin, P.O. Box 5181, Leupp, AZ 86035 (Kinlani) ([email protected]; 928-853-8218)

2012 PAS Nez, Tony, P.O. Box 1901, Page, AZ 86040 (Kaibeto) (928-401-1171)

2013 PSV-PT Paddock Jr., James A., HC 63 Box 6112, Winslow, AZ 86047 (Dilkon) (928-225-6497)

1996 PAS (G) Paddock Sr., James A., HC 63, Box 6052, Winslow, AZ 86047 (Dilkon)


2004 PAS (1) Parrish, Allen G., P.O. Box 1518, Kayenta, AZ 86033 (Chilchinbeto)


2009 PAS (4) Silversmith, Harrison, Sr., P.O. Box 414, Ganado, AZ 86505 (Navajo Station)


2002 PAS (1) Smallcanyon, Arnold, P.O. Box 300, Tonalea, AZ 86044 (Shonto)

2006 PAS (G) Williams, Earl, P.O. Box 4195, Blue Gap, AZ 86520 (Salina Springs)


1997 PAS (3) Winslow, Michael, Teesto CPU Box 7223, Winslow, AZ 8604 (Cedar Springs)






2012 PAS Yazzie, Johnny, P.O. Box 725, Tonalea, AZ 86044 (Twin Hills) (928-380-5739)

I. COMMISSIONED EVANGELIST

2004 EVC Tso, Alvin, P.O. Box 1541, Page, AZ 86040 (928-698-3500)

J. REGISTERED EVANGELISTS

PAS/EVR Joe, Stephen, P.O. Box 559, St. Michaels, AZ 86511 (928-871-2177)

PAS/EVR Jones, Bradley T , Box 5300, Leupp, AZ 86035


EVR Riggs, Jr., Pete, P.O. Box 2313, Page, AZ 86040

PAS/EVR Yazzie, Kaye Gene, P.O. Box 246, Sanders, AZ 86512 (New Life)

(yazziekgene55@yahoo; 505-879-9470)

II. General Information

A. RECEIVED AND RECEIPTED ON TRANSFER

Donna Arthur from New Mexico

B. GRANTED RENEWAL OF DISTRICT MINISTER'S LICENSE

Ned L. Begay, Emerson Bitsui, Lesonja Brown-Singer, Allen Jones, Bradley Jones, Ronald Little,

Charlie Long, Jr., Gilbert Maria, Vincent Nells, Ferlin Nez, Tony Nez, James A. Paddock, Jr.,

James Paddock Sr., Allen Gene Parrish, Harrison Silversmith, Sr., Arnold Smallcanyon, Earl

Williams, Michael Winslow, Johnny Yazzie.

C. GRANTED RENEWAL OF EVANGELIST'S REGISTRATION

Stephen Joe, Bradley T. Jones, Pete Riggs, Jr., Kaye Gene Yazzie

D. GRANTED COMMISSIONED EVANGELIST'S RECOGNITION

Alvin C. Tso Sr.

E. GRANTED RETIREMENT STATUS

Ned L. Begay (RA), Lamont Hess (RU), Dennis N. Johnson (RA),

Juanita M. Johnson (RA), Charlie Long, Jr. (RU), Alex Riggs, Sr. (RU)

F. MINISTER’S LICENSE NOT RENEWED

Raymond Solberg

G. INACTIVE CHURCHES

Gila Bend, Poston, Santa Rosa

H. STATISTICAL YEAR

To begin May 1, 2014 and end April 30, 2015

I. IMPLEMENT INITIATIVES

Intentional Leadership Development, Vibrant Church Renewal, Clear and

Coherent Theological Identity, Passionate Missional Outreach,

Multifaceted New Church Development

J. JOURNAL CORRECTIONS

James Paddock, Sr. was mistakenly listed with the incorrect role code in the

2010 – 2012 journals. His role code should have been PSV-PT in 2010, then PAS

in the 2011 and 2012 journals.

Dennis Benale’s start date at Kinlani was listed as 6 June 2000 in past journals, but

the correct date is 1 June 1988.

K. WHERE TO SEND MONEYS

SDMI—Ray Stillings, P.O. Box 356, Somerton, AZ 85350

NYI— Jodi Long, P.O. Box 3415, Flagstaff, AZ 86003

NMI— Esther Frejo, 11010 Henry Drive, Flagstaff, AZ 86004

District— Kristine Laughter, 625 W. Mahoney St., Winslow, AZ 86017

General—General Treasurer, Church of the Nazarene, 17001 Prairie Star Pkwy., Lenexa,

KS 66220

III. Plan of Examination

BOARD OF MINISTRY

Chairman—District Superintendent John R. Nells, P.O. Box 520, Winslow, AZ 86047

([email protected]; cell 928-699-2033; ofc 928-613-4075)

Term to Expire 2015

Bernita Gunn, 624 Apache Ave. N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505-764-9196)

Stephen Joe, Joe, Stephen, P.O. Box 559, St. Michaels, AZ 86511



Term Expire 2016

Raymond B. Long, Box 3415, Flagstaff, AZ 86003 ([email protected]; 928-583-8787)

June Stillings, P.O. Box 356, Somerton, AZ 85350


John Williams (Ramona), 260 W. 27th St., Tucson, AZ 85713



Kaye Gene Yazzie, P.O. Box 246, Sanders, AZ 86512


Term Expire 2017

Dr. Julian Gunn, 624 Apache Ave. N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505-764-9196)

Dennis Benale, 8775 Silver Valley Rd., Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (928-526-5345)

Short, Roberta, P.O. Box 2232, Poston, AZ 85371 (928-662-4718)

INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS

New candidates in the courses of study must first receive a local minister's license from the

church board of their local church. After holding a local license for one year, the candidate may

then make an application for a district license. Each candidate should purchase from the

Nazarene Publishing House the Sourcebook for Ministerial Development. This book details the

program and curricular requirements. For further information contact a member of the Board of

Ministry.

Eligibility/Courses

The board serves those persons who are properly enrolled in the ministerial studies program.

There are four general courses administered by the Board of Ministry: licensed ministers in the

elder's program and licensed ministers in the deacon program, which includes Christian

education, compassionate ministry, and music ministry.

Ministers in any program will not be ordained without having completed their program of

study. Annual renewal of license is subject to the candidate submitting a renewal application and


approval by the Board of Ministry.

Modes of Study

College: the recommended mode of preparation for full-time Christian services is by

attending one of the Nazarene colleges or universities. A student who graduates from the

appropriate program of study will be graduated from the course of study as directed by the

Manual, paragraph 424.1.

Students graduating from the other liberal arts schools or seminaries are responsible

for achieving at least minimum requirements as set by the Manual statement 424.1.

Home Study and Extension Studies

Nazarene Native Mission Training Center (NMTC), formerly Nazarene Indian Bible College

(NIBC), in cooperation with the Board of Ministry, is providing ministerial studies training by

extension. Students not able to attend college are encouraged to participate in this program.

Upon completion of each course NMTC will certify to the District Board of Ministry your

completion and progress.

Those needing or desiring to take a course by directed study (home study) should purchase

the appropriate test and secure the required reading books. When the candidate is ready for the

examination, contact the secretary of the board or NMTC. The secretary of the board or someone

from NMTC will arrange for a proctor to administer the exam. That person will also notify the

board of course completion. Book reports must be submitted on reading books. These reports

should include author, title, date completed, a summary of the book, and a statement of how this

book has helped you with your ministry. The courses of study for various licenses are found in

the Sourcebook for Ministerial Development.

Eight-Year Restriction

To qualify for ordination, candidates must achieve graduation from the course of

study within eight years from the granting of the first district license. Any exception, due to

unusual circumstances, must be recommended to the district assembly, including a specified

time limit by the Board of Ministry and be subject to the approval of the general superintendent

in jurisdiction.

Where to Go for Assistance

1. For information or guidance contact a member of the Board of Ministry or NMTC.

2. For textbooks, Source for Ministerial Development, and study guides for home

study course, write to the Nazarene Publishing House, Box 419527, Kansas City, MO 64141.

3. For reading books, contact the library of NMTC, or if you desire to purchase reading

books, you may do so from the Nazarene Publishing House.

4. For the forms to apply for district license or certification, contact the district secretary or

the secretary of the Board of Ministry.

Schools

Point Loma Nazarene University - Dr. Bob Brower, President

3900 Lomaland Drive, San Diego, CA 92106 (619-849-2200)

Website: www.pointloma.edu

Office of University Advancement

3900 Lomaland Drive, San Diego, CA 92106

Phone (619-849-2302); Fax (619-849-2616)

http://www.pointloma.edu/

Email: [email protected]

Sun Valley Indian School

Administrator—Mardell Shumate Knowles

CPO Box 4013

1 mile east of Holbrook Truck Stop

Sun Valley, AZ 86029

[email protected]

www.indianschool.org;

Fax: 928-524-3230; 928-524-6211

IV. Daily Proceedings

Saturday, June 7, 2014

The 12th

Annual Assembly of the Southwest Native American District was opened by

District Superintendent, John R. Nells at 8:36 am with a prayer. Jonathan Nells led three

worship songs.

General Superintendent, Dr. Busic, was introduced by the district superintendent as the

presiding chair for the SNAD assembly. Dr. Busic expressed delight for he and his wife,

Christi’s attendance. He introduced his wife Christi and told about his three children. Megan is

an intensive care nurse, and has a daughter and granddaughter named Kennedy. Ben is a

Certified Public Accountant and his youngest daughter is a senior at Northwestern University.



His appointment as general superintendent gives him jurisdiction for Asia, Japan and places in

the world he has never been before. He said, “You are part of something big. There are 2.2

Million Nazarenes, so we are a blessed people.” He explained the purpose of the annual

convention and assembly is to be encouraged, strengthened, and lifted up, and to acknowledge

that God is in control. We are to be accountable for the work we are assigned, where we come

short, we have to admonish. We can do better. We are also here to do business today. But the

main reason is to meet with God and put ourselves before him to renew us.

Dr. Busic read Mark 6:30-44, explained the importance of why this story is written in

four gospels. The mission of teaching and healing has been the hall mark of our ministry.

Bethany, Oklahoma is referred to as the Nazarene ghetto. There are three institutions, a church, a

school, and an orphanage that were established with the town in the beginning and remains today

including the Southern Nazarene University. The scripture refers to how ministry can be very

exciting and at the same time very exhausting. Just like then and today there is a need to take a

break and get away for a few days. When Jesus left with disciples to get away for a rest, he met

thousands of other people on other side of the waters waiting to greet them, he had compassion

on them. They were like lost sheep without a Shepard. It was late in afternoon. Jesus said it is too

late to send people away and we need to feed them. The disciples said, we do not have adequate

resources to meet this great need. Jesus said to give something to the people. The estimated cost

amounted to 6 months wages to pay for the meals. Resources are limited. But instead, Jesus

asked what do you have? The response was 5 loaves and 2 fish. Then he gave specific

instruction to have the people sit in groups on the green grass. Green grass mentioned in the

Bible represents glory of God revealed, sign that power of Jesus is present. In Jesus’ hand all

things become multiplied, gave to disciples to complete the miracle. All the people ate and all

were satisfied. They had 12 bushels left over!

The needs of ministry will be overwhelming. There will always be more need than

available resources. We need God size dreams. He instructs to bring what you have. I

experienced a situation such as that, being in a hotel after being elected as general superintendent

and I felt God’s presence speak to me. I had negative excuses such as I am not adequate, I am

too young. But God said, my grace is sufficient, feeling unprepared and inadequate, so you can

depend on me. All he wants us to do is just bring our needs to Jesus as a small part of the

equation. Jesus always makes up the difference and provides more, above and beyond! Myth of

scarcity. You have more than abundance. Jesus says give me what you have. Bethany First

Church took on the challenge to support the churches in Swaziland where over 50% of the

population has HIV/AIDS infection. A group from church went to visit Swaziland to help them

get water and the local pastor said normally we would have cows but no more cows only a goat

that was slaughtered and used to feed us. No water for seven or eight miles away. Some fifteen

to twenty thousand people are dying before us. Pastor said there is a water well, electricity goes

out too often. The need is too great but God can do a miracle. Fred Evans, a local church

member, was an engineer, visited and inspected the water well. With his knowledge, he

designed and built a water well that was powered by solar energy. We returned to the area again

after nine months to see what God has done. The environment was different with green grass and

livestock and animals. The solar well would supply water for 50 years. The government

inspected the well and said, “this is the best model we have seen.” As a result, all seventeen

Nazarene clinics have fresh water wells. Coca Cola Company partnered with us and provided the

water wells. God multiplied and made more. Jesus wants to know what you have. Pray for

miracles and patches of green grass. Every pastor can see green patches of grass.

Dr. Busic called the assembly to order at 9:39 am. Introductions of Southwest Native

American District officers included John R. Nells, District Superintendent, Marilyn Van Yazzie,

District Secretary, Kristine Laughter, District Treasurer and Nancy Martine Alonzo, recording

secretary, were made.

District Secretary called for delegates to be seated in the first four rows. Pages were

Vanessa Nells and Wendy Ortega. Board of Tellers #1 would include Wilkinson Sage,

Chairman, Sharon Draper, and Selena Nells. Appointees for Board of Tellers #2 were Michael

Andrews, Chairman, Becky Pohawpatchoko, Sam Yazzie and Virginia Yazzie. Special Order of

the Day was a request to send greetings to Sister Bernita Gunn. Delegate alternates were seated.

The Board of Ministry report was read by the district secretary. There was a motion and

second to accept the report, which passed with unanimous vote, with an amendment to include

Merrill Jones be granted a local minister’s license.

Dr. Busic introduced and recognized Juanita Nells, inviting John R. Nells to give his

report. He noted that our district superintendent served 29 years including 12 years in merged

district. He has been married for 43 years. His children and grandchildren love and serve the

Lord. He has been a good leader in his family as well as for the district.

John R. Nells recognized Rev. Ron Fay and his wife Carol, for their service to the

Southwest Native American District. They were presented gifts of two pillows with Native

American design. He also expressed his delight to see, Rev. Beulah Campbell, retired

missionary, in our assembly.

John R. Nells read his written report. He explained that internet connections had been

lost with Church of Nazarene headquarters due to technical difficulties, and will insert the

numbers for new membership when the connection is restored.

Rev. Nells concluded his report. Dr. Busic expressed thanks to God. He requested Mr.

and Mrs. Nells to kneel at the altar for prayer. He stated none of us know the burdens that our

district superintendent and his wife face, and requested the district ministers to gather around

them, and prayer was led by their son, Jonathan Nells.

District Superintendent gave us a challenge to conduct an hour of prayer for leadership

development each week for the Lord of the harvest to send workers for this district and God’s

ministry. A special love offering was taken for the district superintendent and his spouse.

The Nominating Committee Report was read by the Secretary and written copies were

provided to the delegates. Motion and second were made to accept the report and the motion

passed unanimously. Board of Tellers # 1 passed the ballot out to the delegates.

John R. Nells explained that the pastor’s report be limited to three minutes. We had you

report in your zone caucus in the pass. You are to report on conversions and significant events.

The district secretary called five to seven churches at a time to line up and share their praises.

Arnie Short from Parker church was first to report. He said prayers brought new people

to his church. A new family joined us, they were asked by their children to drive them to church.

Thank God for these beautiful people, they are the best cooks. We did far too many funerals, but

proud to represent Church of the Nazarene. I retired from my secular job due to a kidney

transplant, and after finding that I was doing well, decided to get back to work. I’m helping with

spiritual issues, and drug and alcohol recovery, even impacting tribal people in Canada. I love

Roberta, my wife of 21 years, and eleven year old son.

John Williams, from South Tucson Community church, reported next. God works in our

church. I have preached on lost coin for six weeks. Our church performance may not look good

on paper, I relish in joy, and Angels rejoice six times, glorious celebration that God has called us.

Had opportunity to pray with three souls to usher them in to death’s door. We are still building

God’s kingdom.

Ray Stillings of Somerton came to report. We had four converts and baptisms in

Colorado River with strong currents. We are still doing jail ministry. Diablo was involved in

gangs in Los Anglos and terrorized others. I thought about not being able to minister to convicts

but God has shown me, it is not about me, but His story. Diablo said he never thought he could

be good enough to get saved. Another amazing conversion was Fernando, a bad person who did

everything bad in the book and said, “I never knew it was possible for God to forgive me.”

Youth are leading the church along without their parents and that breaks our hearts. Little kids

knelt down beside their bed at camp to pray every night and that was so touching.

Herman Nells, from Ramah Navajo reported, we have experienced a heavy loss of lives

in our church this year. But we know He is the God of the living, like angels. We have

experienced revivals, forgiveness, restoration, and young people coming into the church. We are

grateful for the young seekers.

Kaye Gene Yazzie of New Life reported the church is doing well, budgets paid, and seen

three whose lives were changed. Our church will participate in a “Welcome Home” celebration

with escorts riding motorcycles and horses, on June 14, 2014 for one of our own, a helicopter

pilot. You are invited to join us. In addition to taking care of our church, I am serving my last

year with National Guards, and will retire next year, for service of 20 years. Participation in

motor cycle activities provides opportunity for one to one witness. One of favorite verses is Ps.

91:11, “For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.” is written on

my motorcycle and I am often asked about that and that serves to engage a witness. Last month

participated in a three day run that involved many areas including Dilkon. As stated in Hebrew

Chapter 13, “ May the Grace of God be with you.”

District Advisory Board Report was read by the district secretary. Motion and second

was made to approve the motion. There were two additional requests:

(1) Dr. Julian Gunn requested to add Juan Martine to item #7 to acknowledge his passing, he

was a former minister. Dr. Gunn attended his funeral service a short time ago. Response

by the district superintendent was that Juan Martine was retired for several years, not a

current minister and will be recognized in Memoirs recognition.

(2) There was a request to amend to approve the transfer of Donna Arthur from New Mexico

District to the Southwest Native American District. The vote for approval was

unanimous.

Board Tellers Report for District Advisory Board election for Minister was as follows:

Raymond Long 31; Arnie Short 18; Kaye Gene Yazzie 10; Wilkinson Sage 8; June Stillings 1.

Board of Tellers Report for District Advisory Board election for Lay Person was as

follows: Ladonna Crabb 28; Rueben Nells 30; Becky Pohawpatchoko 19.

Board of Tellers Report for Board of Ministry election with term to expire in 2017 was as

follows: Dennis Benale 50; Julian Gunn 56; Roberta Short 50; Leland Conway 29; Jonathan

Nells 43.

The newly elected will serve, with terms to expire in 2017 are: District Advisory Board:

Raymond Long, minister; Rueben Nells, layman. Board of Ministry: Dennis Benale, Julian

Gunn, and Roberta Short.

Bob Bowers, President of Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) reported that SNAD

has 3 alumni. PLNU has capacity to develop leadership to grow in faith. A lot of students in

ministry gained first-hand experience because of Ron Fay’s work. You can go on our website to

check on progress. Potential students need to seek in prayer, doors will begin to open. Pray for

PLNU students that all increase in their desire to serve God.

Ron Fay, made a presentation and reported that Amy Williams graduated, Sonia Brown

and Vanessa Nells, are current PLNU students. La Donna Stillings is an alumni, as well as Frank

E. Paul. SNAD has at least 2 students that have attended PLNU for four consecutive years.

Ron Fay recalled that it was Rev. Pearson that made arrangements for PLNU to take young

people and paint the parsonage at Needles. John Armstrong who was a student on that trip now a

pastors in Columbia. Seminary students after that time worked with Ben Simms and Dr. Gunn

on Project Yes. Student ministry took on a” hands on” approach then, so we have been blessed

since.

Dr. Busic introduced Mrs. Esther Frejo and Ms. Nancy Martine Alonzo as current board

of directors for PLNU from the Southwest Native American District. Kristine Laughter, District

Treasurer announced the love offering for Mr. and Mrs. John R. Nells amounted of $800.

Board of Tellers #2 were called to distribute ballots for district finance committee

election as a yes or no vote for the following members: Leland Conway, James Paddock, Ray

Stillings, Andy Charley, Selena Nells, and Juanita Valdez. A vote by show of hands was

conducted, and the vote was unanimous for all ministers and lay members.

More churches were called upon to report. Justin Johnson of Nazlini was first to respond,

and said their church youth have been doing street ministry and passing out evangelism

materials, and praying with people. We hope to report gains by next year.

Tony Nez of Kaibeto reported three new converts, and this is his 4th

year, pastoring. New

bathroom additions were completed on our building, so we will be clean.

Gilbert Maria of Ramah Sand Mountain stated that he has pastored eight years. We have

five converts, two boys and family. Another lady started attending church and is a sweet person

for Jesus. Another man joined our church. God is on our side. I love the lord. When John R.

Nells was the pastor in Ramah, he kept coming to our home and I was saved at 17 years of age.

My wife Rose and I have been married for 17 years, and we will continue to serve.

Corwyn Vega of New Beginnings said he was appointed last year to pastor. A spanish

lady got saved. She came with a friend, Maria and lots of children to Sunday school. She told

me “Pastor, I will fill up the church with kids”. She wanted to join the church and we had a

language barrier. I read the manual through an interpreter to her and witness the Holy Spirit

present in our meeting. She knows little English and we are still working with her to become a

church member. I witnessed at several wakes and funerals. We moved to the church parsonage,

which was once the district superintendent’s house. VBS was very successful. We paid our

budgets as the Lord has been good to us. New Beginnings is not closing.

Dr. Busic shared that he understood and sympathized with the language barrier. He said

he once introduced some pastors, as “gorditas,” which means chubby little girls.

Once every four years the Church of the Nazarene reviews its constitution and manual.

For that purpose the Southwest Native American District shall consider concurrence or non-

concurrence (by majority vote of district assembly delegates) with action of the Twenty-eighth

General Assembly held in Indianapolis, Indiana, June 23-27, 2013, amending the constitution of

the Church of the Nazarene.

In the 2013, General Assembly made some changes. In order to ratify these changes the

district assemblies must vote on them for approval. The changes are already in the manual but

only in italics since they are still subject to a final vote. This is a strength of our denomination is

that the changes to the constitution and manual are voted on by the entire membership as you

will have the opportunity to do so now.

There are seven parts that requires a vote by simple majority. Ratification needs approval

by 2/3 of assembly. These are not debatable. Nothing can be changed. These are the exact

changes, read by the district secretary. There was a motion and second to each ratification, and a

vote was called, after making sure that all questions were answered. All seven ratifications were

approved by the Southwest Native American assembly delegates. This participation by the

assembly delegates shows the seriousness of what we put in the manual, and the seriousness of

your voice to have input in the global manual.

It has been a good morning. The assembly will stand in recess for lunch and resume the

meeting at one thirty for the afternoon session. Dismissal for lunch was at 12:00 noon.

Afternoon Session

The assembly resumed at 1:33 p.m. by Dr. Busic, he provided a devotion on “Lean not on

your own understanding.” John R. Nells announced that there is still no internet connection with

Kansas City.

Treasurer’s Report was not available due to the break of internet communications.

However, it will consist of the same line item figures and format as previous years; if there are

any changes, it will be addressed with the contingency fund and will not infringe on any other

fund accounts. Staff will forward the report to the churches hopefully within one week. Please

contact the district treasurer, she will answer any questions you may have.

Pastor reports continued with Stephen Joe of Chi’hootso. He reported that the church

budgets are paid in full, conversions and confession of faith totaled four. One lady has been

delivered from traditional ways, renounced former religion she was formally involved in and

now professes Jesus Christ as her Savior. There was a family that was converted from the

Catholic faith. We have some Baptist believers who are also converted. We had one camp

meeting and one revival. NYI goes to feed and minister to the homeless community. Other

ministries included the KHAC radio ministry, Navajo and English language courses, and bible

studies. The Men’s ministry is going through major crises, continue to pray for us.

Julian Gunn from Apache Avenue reported that the church is alive. The local church is

producing leaders. He was proud to mention that the district NMI and NYI president are

members in his congregation. Mrs. Laverne Wilson is one of the coordinators for NYC 2014.

Our youth are attending events such as the Multi-Cultural Winter Retreat, Christian Family Night

and Elevate. Four junior quizzers participated in world quizzing. We had a Mutton Fest, with

extended family. We had missionaries, Dan and Cheryl Cox, as special speakers, and conducted

two revivals. He shared the testimony of “Maria” who does jail ministry to the women in

Shiprock, NM. She attended church as a result of the La Posada halfway house ministry. He

also shared the testimony of “Paul” who was released from prison and moved home to Dulce,

NM. We paid all the budgets and are a mission minded church.

Merrill Jones of Lehi reported that he was honored to present his first report on his new

assignment. He reported that he witnessed to a gang banger who gave his life to Jesus Christ in

his front yard. The church conducts an elder center outreach, the congregation are witnessing at

their places of work and job sites. He reported three new members were added to the church and

expresses that he loves the church. He also reported of a bedside and homebound ministry, which

entails taking church to them after regular Sunday services.

James Paddock, Sr. of Dilcon First reported eight conversions. We have an annual camp

meeting, and VBS. “Rydell” is a member of Nazarene Compassion Ministry, he is a youth

leader who has a calling; a policeman who witnessed his own sister starting to attend church

services. A family of three has returned to the community adding to the congregation. The youth

visit and witness at a nursing home, church members visit the elderly in the Steamboat area and

are involved in the Winslow church renovation project. The church’s front porch is also being

renovated. They also conduct a community feeding reaching 500 community members. Mr. Bo

Paddock conducts a 12 Steps and Discipleship and Mentorship program.

Emerson Bitsui of Animas Valley reported on three investments consisting of small

groups in home bible studies, feeding outreach, and developing leaders, focusing on men as the

spiritual leaders in the home and church. He reported that Kid’s Quizzing is ongoing and will

continue to support it. The biggest support came from Sun Valley Indian School, four top

quizzers qualified to attend the regional competition. The church emphasizes prayer and fasting.

Ray Tarlton of Winterhaven Quechan submitted written report, his sixteenth and has

served twenty-six years in his community. God has blessed the church and he expressed his

appreciation of the many ministries taking place at the church. He was happy to report an

overpayment of ‘funding the mission’ and fulfilled the district obligation payments. The church

is involved in monthly singspirations with Fort Yuma United Methodist Church. He loves the

Lord.

Freddie Lee of Pine Hill reported on conversions. “Nada” got saved and is faithful

coming to church. “Enkush”, Mongolian visited us, and even join in a sheep butchering event.

She invited the church to a mission trip to her country. The Lord is opening an entry in Zuni,

NM, he asked for prayers for this outreach. He reported that his son Franklin Lee would like to

start preaching again, and asked for continued prayer for him and the church.

Wilkinson Sage of Twin Buttes reported that the church congregation is learning the art

of worship. They conducted a twelve day crusade for Christ, a spiritual revival for all

responders. Six people have begun attending the church. They now have a church van to pick

up attendees. The church is going to Lebanon, TN to attend a week long saturation sessions. He

shared that while preaching at a Baptist church, his sister testified of deliverance and is now

using her home to help women.

John R. Nells added that Gallup has the highest reports of the Islam and Muslim faith, he

asked for prayers for this harvest field.

District Treasurer, Kristine Laughter presented certificates to churches who “paid in full”

their district obligations. Somerton was recognized for being the first to pay dues in full.

Churches receiving certificates were: Apache Avenue, Cedar Springs, Chilchinbeto, Dilcon

First, Kaibeto, Kinlani, Laguna, LeChee, Lehi, Navajo Station, Nazlini, New Beginnings, New

Life, Parker, Pine Hill, Ramah Navajo, Round Cedar, Sells, Shonto, Smoke Signal, and Twin

Buttes.

Reports of the pastors resumed. Walter Tsingine of Cameron, testified that he, nearing

the age of 80, experiences the power of God’s Word. A young man was saved from traditional

ceremonies, has choosen to come to church.

Dennis Benale of Kinlani reported that three people got saved. The church ministers in a

nursing home and hospital. The new Kinlani Church building is seventy percent completed and

reported seventy thousand dollars in expenditures this year. He said that a new family is

attending and two individuals are enrolled at bible college. The highlight of the year was being

invited to the Arizona State legislature and praying the opening prayer. He received positive

comments that this is the first time everything was calm and proceeded smoothly, giving God the

glory.

Ronald Little of LeChee reported that God has directed him to the message of holiness.

He encouraged everyone love the message of holiness, that it has been a privilege to be part of,

and honored to be His messenger. He reports of five conversions. Two sisters responded to

Christ. A young man’s life has been transformed from a life of drugs and alcohol, the young

man shares his testimony to his coworkers. The church is readings the bible in the Navajo and

rediscovering God’s Word. A vacation bible school was conducted with help from a California

group, it truly blessed the church hosting this program for the children.

Allen Gene Parish of Chilchinbeto reported there were five conversions and one baptism

this year. The second generations of Nazarenes in the community are learning to lead. He

promotes the congregation to participate in district events to experience the mission minded

church.

Raymond Long of Round Cedar reported four conversions this year. One couple reported

a demonic presence in the home, so Pastor Long and his wife prayed and now the family reports

that all is well. They’re focused on teaching and preaching. Mr. Bo Paddock is working in the

field of substance abuse and recovery, working with troubled youth. The younger generation is

responding and praying at the altar. We are conducting Christian Movie Nights. The Women’s

Ministry is involved in “Joyful Manna,” which consists of taking food to needy families. He

happily reported that his son is on fire for the Lord and is conducting the worship services on

Sundays. Pastor Kaye Gene Yazzie conducted preventative maintenance procedures for the

building upkeep with the church leaders. There are ongoing efforts to complete identified

projects.

Michael Winslow of Cedar Springs reported that in the past year, the church experienced

instability. In face of these challenges, he remained steadfast in witnessing for Christ. He went

witnessed to young man, who got saved, and became an encouragement at church. Lastly, he

reported that a shepherd boy and the young man have started attending, he has been blessed

hearing them share about the Lord. The pastor requested prayer for the church.

The Southwest Native American District accepted the written reports from pastors not in

attendance today. We thank each pastor who reported today.

The memorial service was conducted next. On behalf of the District NMI President,

Andy Charley, Martina Garcia presented a PowerPoint presentation of loved ones who have gone

to be with the Lord during the year. Rev. Julian Gunn introduced a beloved couple from Ponca

City, OK, Louis and Hazel Headman. They sang a special song in honor of the deceased and

family members left behind. Ophelia Shirley presented a framed poem to the surviving family

members. Juanita Nells provided a closing prayer concluding the memorial service.

Dr. Busic, General Superintendent, provided closing remarks and offered encouragement

and blessings to the laymen and workers of the church. He also provided a message to the

ministers, challenging them to focus on real life conversions, and is looking forward to working

with Southwest Native American District for the next two years.

John R. Nells presented a bolo tie with a beaded rug design to Dr. Busic and a turquoise

necklace to Mrs. Busic as appreciation gifts for their love, encouragement, and assistance. A

closing prayer was made by John R. Nells. The District Assembly adjourned at 3:49 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

NANCY ALONZO and MARTINA GARCIA

V. Reports

A. DISTRICT OFFICERS

1. District Superintendent

Good morning and welcome to the twelfth annual district assembly of the Southwest

Native American District. What a warm, hot welcome, we have received in the greater Phoenix,

Arizona environment. I think some would want to be at Sun Valley Indian School right now

compared to this hot weather, however, we can all rejoice and say, “This is the day the Lord

has made; we will rejoice and me glad in it.” (Psalms 118:24).

We welcome Dr. David and Christy Busic, Dr. Busic is our Jurisdictional General

Superintendent for the coming two years. It was a delight to be a delegate at the 2013 General

Assembly in Indianapolis, Indiana, to witness and experience the selection and election of Dr.

Busic. We look forward to a great working relation and I know you are God’s choice servant to

the Southwest Native American District. Our district is a praying district and we will uphold you

with prayer and support in your assignment. We are blessed to have you.

Point Loma Nazarene University is our southwest regional university and what a delight

to have representative, Rev. Ron Fay with us. We have graduates and students from PLNU who

represent the university well and are active in our local churches. We are grateful for our fine

educational institution. We have been made aware that Rev. Ron Fay, of the office of PLNU

Church Relations will be retiring the coming year. Ron has been a true friend of our district and

we will surely miss his encouragement and presence at many of our gatherings.

To the pastors/ministers, men and women called of God for His service of our district, I

really appreciate your attendance. You are special in God’s sight and your untiring service is not

unnoticed. You have been faithful to the task of the Great Commission and we personally

celebrate you, thank you.

To our dedicated delegates, Lay members of the district, your commitment and

encouragement to your pastors and leaders is above and beyond more than we can ask for. You

are elected delegates to take care of matters not only at the local church but to the district

ministry endeavors as well, thank you.

We Celebrate the Years Accomplishments

After the district conventions and assembly last year, you and your churches have

involved yourselves in revivals and annual campmeetings. We visited with some during these

special evangelistic endeavors. Truly the spirit of the Lord was upon your ministry events. This

year the Southwest Native American District took in 51 members by profession of faith, 51 were

baptized professing a new life in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Throughout the year, your Zone Chairpersons did an excellent job at keeping the

challenge before us and have met with us quarterly, to update and challenge us to be more

effective in ministry across our zones and district. The third week in January 2014 we met at the

District Center, Dilkon, AZ to strategize on effective zone meetings and emphasizes, to keep the

challenges and encouragements before you. Let’s keep up the good work among us.

The District Leadership Convention (Mid-Year) January 23-25, 2014 was another

success with Dr. Jim Bond as our main speaker. Our General Superintendent Emeritus

challenged us to fulfill the Great Commission and “to make disciples of all Nations.” The spirit

of the Lord truly was among us and we praise Him for his continued visit during Mid-Year. Dr.

Rick Harvey, pastor of Bethany First Church of the Nazarene and ministry team did an excellent

job of partnering with us providing teaching materials and just an all around support.

We Welcome and Embrace the Challenges for the Coming Year

Weekly Prayer Meetings- our local churches have taken hold of the Living God through

and by prayers of our believers. I know that each church across the district took special

emphasis on united prayer and because of that, the adversary Satan, did and is trying with his

might to take away victory of our Christians by different forms of attacks. Praise be to God, the

One who takes our prayers and makes them into effective weapons of warfare has prevailed

again.

1. We are going to continue this prayer emphasis even more. Besides Wednesdays for

prayer and fasting, I would challenge us to come an hour earlier Sunday mornings, before

Sunday School and worship times, to come and approach the presence of God. We have

much to pray for and surely, He will bless our efforts .

2. We are going to re-visit the USA/Canada Region, FIVE KEY STRATEGIES initiative;

(1) to, Intentional Leadership Development – this is to Recognize, develop, train and

release passionate leaders with a Wesleyan-Arminian focus. That’s going to mean that

we pray, find, select men and women, young people who would be called of God and

support them with every effort to be trained, and developed to become key leaders and

you never know, some might answer the call to preach. Let’s get behind these potential

ministers and help them get prepared to enter ministry with nothing to turn back to. In

just a little while, the District Advisory Board will report to you a recommendation for

approval for six ministers who’ve requested retirement status. We are at a critical stage

and need ministry leaders. Perhaps God is calling you into ministry, in Isaiah 6:8; Then

I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And

I said, “Here am I, Send me!” Let us pray even more for Intentional Leadership

Development this coming year, Amen?

We Celebrate with Gratefulness God’s Leaders

I praise the Lord for a great leadership team of the Southwest Native American

District.

Andy Charley, District NMI President, serving his first year as president, did a fabulous

job keeping us abreast of missions around the world. You served us like a seasoned veteran.

Andy, thank you for your services.

Becky Pohawpatchoko, NYI President also serving her first year as president. Becky,

thank you for leading the youth of our district with challenges only select people like you can

lead. You’ve taken our youth and challenged them to be Christ-like in the early stages of their

lives.

June Stillings, your passion to lead the Sunday School department has been phenomenal.

From little children to elderly adults, you’ve encouraged us to keep the simple gospel message of

Jesus Christ through Sunday School, effective and fulfilling.

Kristine Laughter, District Treasurer, also serving her first year has stepped right into the

shoes of Juanita M. Johnson and has focused on being a good steward of district finances. You

have been faithful to your tasks and we as a district appreciate your willingness to take on a huge

responsibility. We thank you.

Marilyn Van Yazzie, District Secretary, has served us for a number of years now and her

untiring service to the district is much appreciated and we commend you to your pleasant and

kind services. You do extra work for your district, you make us look good with all the reporting

you do on our behalf, so thank you, Big Time.

Of course I need to say thank you to my wife, Juanita. Your prayers and support of me

cannot be measured, you are a true partner in ministry and our God will reward you.

Thank you District family. Your encouragement, continued prayer and support will not

go unnoticed. I want you to know that I am saved by the grace of God, my sins eradicated,

sanctified with His holy spirit and in the center of His will. I like my responsibilities and duties

as your District Superintendent and it is a joy to serve you.


John R. Nells

3. SDMI PRESIDENT

Dr. Nells, members and delegates of our Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries

Convention, this will be my 12th report as your SNAD – SDMI director. I started my year with

the General Assembly in Indianapolis, Indiana. I attended the Plenary Sessions service which

was so inspirational. When I stepped into that large auditorium and heard the worship team

singing songs of praise, I felt like I was floating. And to hear speakers like Gary Moore, he

spoke on Engaged in the Word which is a promotional series, and William Alvarado, who spoke

on “Making Christlike Disciples” uplifted my soul.

There were many workshops I wanted to attend. Great speakers, and with many people

and the place being so huge, one has to plan a schedule of the workshop attendance. I got to my

workshops that I wanted for my district and I got to hear Hal Perkins! He is an author, he has a

book titled “If Jesus were a Parent,” he shared about his family, he and his wife have triplets plus

one and he talked about discipling his children with love and encouraging them in every stage of

their lives just like Jesus did to his twelve disciples. It was amazing!

Saturday was an exciting day for our Quizzers as they joined with other quizzers from all

over the world! I was so proud of them, Mil Bitsui, and her coaches have done an amazing job

with the kids. Thank You, Mil, for all your hard work with the quizzing program. I’m sure she

will be sharing more of her experience later in her report.

In August, my husband and I had the honor and privilege of officiating the renewal of

marriage vows of 50 years to Dr. and Mrs. Juliann Gunn. What a joy that was to see them

recommit their vows, and to celebrate their anniversary that same day, and same hour of their

wedding 50 years ago. Their kids, Damon and Yolunda did an outstanding job and the food was

delicious. Congratulations to such a wonderful couple.

In September, I attended our Women’s Retreat the leadership of Darlene Joe. It was well

attended. Our speaker was Roberta Short from Parker, Arizona. Thank you, ladies for a time of

refreshing, and renewal to our souls.

In October, our Southwest Native American District joined in with the Arizona District

for an SDMI Seminar held in Chandler. It was a busy time with scheduled zone rallies, along

with the district NYI basketball games. But I was happy and pleased to see quite a few of our

people show up. Thank you for your attendance!

In November, I was the guest speaker for CHIEF women’s retreat. It was great to see

Alfreda, Lois, Cynthia, and Huron. We had a wonderful time sharing good times. And in

December, our Southern Zone held a Christmas Banquet here at Southwest celebrating the birth

of our Savior. Good food and great people!

We attended the mid-year conference here, in Phoenix, in January. Really had a great

time, I really enjoyed the presenter there with Celebrate Recovery.

Last summer Dr. John Nells appointed my husband and I to represent our district in the

planning sessions for PALCON, to be held at Pt. Loma. So we have been attending every three

months or so, and we’ve been blessed to be back on the beautiful campus of Pt. Loma Nazarene

University. In February, we had our last planning session and PALCON is set for this summer.

Pastors, you have received your info of this refreshing time and contact us, or Dr. Nells for more

information.

In March, we attended Southern Zone Rally held in Needles, California. It was great to

see Dr. John Nells and also our District NYI President, Becky Pohawpatchoko there. Also

during the month I held our SDMI district council meeting to plan for our convention. Our

theme and agenda was set at this time. Thanks council members for being there.

On the local level, our new year 2014 started off with the tragic deaths in San Luis,

Mexico, the car accident of 32 year old Sergio and his 2 year old son, Christopher. We were

there holding service when the accident happened, and the next day we held funeral service for

them. In total, there has been 13 deaths, and my husband and I officiated 9 funerals. We are a

small tribe, and when a tribal member dies, the whole community is affected. I’m sure we are

not the only pastors who feel stretched. Throughout our district God has called many home. I

miss hearing the laughter of one, Ann Yazzie, I know she was a faithful Sunday School teacher.

I feel so blessed to have known those that are already in Gloryland.

During these times God gives us the strength and words to encourage our people. I am

thankful for my husband. I have seen how the Holy Spirit works through him and he becomes a

man of God, when the power of God works through him to bring words of comfort, hope and

salvation. He gives our people an opportunity to accept Christ during the funeral services. We

have heard from a former Nazarene (from first church) that he is speaking like the old time

Nazarenes. Sometimes I have to really look at him to see if that is my husband speaking. I am a

blessed wife to have a husband like you, my husband Ray Stillings.

I am look forward to serving you in this new year. I would like to attend your zone

rallies and fellowship with you. Thank you for all your hard work, look to Jesus and the cross

that He bore, and carry on the work with His love and strength.

Respectfully Submitted,

JUNE STILLINGS

3. NMI PRESIDENT

Greetings to the Southwest Native American District Members, Dr. John R. Nells,

District Superintendent, Nazarene Mission International Council, I bring you my 2013-2014

report as your NMI District President. I am humbled by the opportunity to serve as your leader

to promote the mission and goals of NMI and grateful for the partnership and support by Dr.

Nells, NMI District Council, Local Pastors and NMI Presidents.

First of all, I thank my Heavenly Father for his guidance and his blessings for 39 years

since I joined the Apache Avenue Church of the Nazarene. I have been obedient to His calling.

One of my favorite scripture verse is John 3:16, "For God so loved the world He gave His only

son, who ever believe in Him will have everlasting life." Christ came to die on the cross for the

sins of mankind, rose from the grave to defeat death, so we can have eternal life. I am so thankful

for the plan of salvation, all we have to do is accept it, believe it and have faith He is risen. The

tomb is empty today, I praise and give Him all the glory. May God bless all of you during this

convention and in the coming months as we continue to labor for his kingdom.

Last June, I attended the General Assembly & Convention in Indianapolis, IN, and

participated in the NMI Convention, along with the outgoing NMI President, Faye Ortega. I am

extremely grateful for the funds provided for travel expenses. The highlight was to hear the

messages by the general superintendents. I was inspired and uplifted to worship with global

brothers and sisters in Christ.

In August, I presented the NMI Workshop at rally for Eastern Zone. Then, September, I

attended our first NMI council meeting at Dilkon, where we selected our theme: “Looking Up by

Fervent Prayer” as the NMI promotion project and got updates from each council secretary on

plans and goals for the year. Most of 13 council members attended. I also participated with 11

men at the Work and Witness Project in Winslow, Arizona.

Southern Zone Rally was held in August, in Lehi, AZ and I provided NMI newsletter and

workshop documents on giving, month emphasis, theme, missionary speakers, assembly dates

and next NMI council meeting dates. I enjoyed a great time of fellowship with Southern Zone.

In October, I visited the Kinlani Church project and was amazed at the progress. It was

awesome to offer a prayer of thanksgiving for this vision and God’s faithfulness to provide the

resources. I also visited with Pastor Kaye Gene Yazzie and his spouse, Marilyn, at the New Life

Church. I had a wonderful visit with Kaye Gene, who also serves as the NMI Work and Witness

Coordinator.

I enjoyed attending rally at the Central Zone at Leupp, AZ and provided the NMI

information. Also participated in the Eastern Zone Work and Witness project in Paguate, NM

for the property fencing for the future Laguna church. We had 15 men and 5 women participate.

It is a great optimistic beginning. Pray that the work can continue to establish a church.

In November, the theme project for each of the 33 churches to construct a banner with,

“Looking up by Fervent Prayer” were mailed. Each church is to display this banner in their

church all year and then to bring it to the district convention to display. I presented on NMI at

the Eastern Zone Rally at Twin Buttes Church and displayed the church banner that was

completed by Apache Avenue Church. There were other churches in attendance outside of the

Eastern Zone.

I attended the SNAD Leadership Convention in January and conducted NMI District

Council Meeting. Some 15 of the 33 churches attended and most of the 13 council members

attended. The council meeting covered the treasurer’s report, district NMI newsletter, progress

reports on goals and theme banner, convention logistics, financial obligation table, zone rally

schedules and next council meeting. A lot of business items were successfully addressed.

In April, I assisted the Eastern Zone NMI President in conducting an NMI breakout

meeting at Eastern Zone Rally at New Life Church.

I wish to commend Frieda Granger and Kaye Gene Yazzie, who provided leadership for

their assigned roles. Frieda is coordinating the Theme Banner Project. Kaye Gene has provided

a guidebook on facility and maintenance inventory and repair plans. I know this guidance is a

great need at our churches and I thank the two members for their efforts.

Many of the churches on our district do not have internet services available at their

church nor even computer equipment. They are greatly hampered by this limitation as the NMI

lesson materials are available only electronically. At every opportunity I have provided the

current and appropriate monthly emphasis and updated finance information. I trust that you

found this information helpful. I have provided copies of the three newsletters to guide you in

the NMI activities for the coming year. We are still not doing well in meeting our obligations.

We fell short on the following financial obligations.

I serve as the Apache Avenue Church treasurer, church board member, and Sunday

School teacher. My family and I are blessed to faithfully volunteer to clean and do building

maintenance for our church for several years. We have many challenges as the church was

established in 1947 and it has original water, electrical and gas fixtures. The Lord had his hand

of protection for our safety through these long years. We have replaced some needed and

updated appliances.

In reviewing the giving obligations of NMI, our district has improved and I applaud your

great efforts. There is still room for improvement for next year. I congratulate you for your

support.

20 churches paid on their World Evangelism Fund, and 13 did not.

22 churches paid for their Pension and Benevolence Fund, 11 did not.

24 churches paid their Mission Special Fund, and 9 did not.

I am grateful for the progress we have made with God’s faithfulness to our district. I am

blessed to work with you in the coming year. May God greatly bless every one.


Andy Charley

4. NYI PRESIDENT

Dr. John Nells and Mrs. Nells, members and delegates,

Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done.

1 Corinthians 16:8. I am very thankful to God for this opportunity. Thank you Dr. John Nells,

district superintendent, for your assistance and support. Thank you to my family, Kerwin, for

driving me countless miles and uniting with me in this ministry. LaNae and Breanne, for also

supporting this ministry with me, time spent traveling to churches across our district.

A year ago, you elected me as your District NYI President. I can tell you, it has been

crazy - in a good sense. With God leading the way, I have absorbed a lot and I thank you all, for

your prayers and support. This is my first report and I praise God for each of you.

Speaking about crazy, you think about one of your most crazy adventures with family,

with friends or at your church youth events. One summer we went camping with friends at Big

Lake, Alaska. Kerwin and the girls were gone half the morning, and he came back to the

campsite asking if I wanted to go canoeing with him. I said ok, never canoed in my life. As we

got closer to the canoe I had second thoughts. After several minutes of debating, he assured me

everything will be fine, so I agreed. But I told him to get in first. As soon as he got in, he and

the canoe flipped upside down. After that, it took twice the time to convince me to get in with

him! Long story short, I got in and we had a great time in God’s wonderful creation looking at

the calmness of the water, the thick forest around us, listening to the quietness, well, for a short

while.

This past church year has been good sense crazy! Let me take you on an adventure of

this past year: Our first journey was to the General Assembly in Indianapolis for the Global NYI

Convention. God opened my eyes to see how our efforts collecting items for the Crisis Care Kits

for the Nazarene Compassionate Ministries. My family saw neighborhoods that were affected by

the tornados in Moore, Oklahoma and Joplin, Missouri. We observed Nazarenes from around

the world and listened and heard them speak in their languages. We the general assembly using a

web cam during the Global NYI Convention, allowing NYI delegations to be involved even

though they could not be there in person. We witnessed Pastor Gordon Wong get elected as the

new Southwest Field Chair.

We had eight churches attend the Christian Family Night at Six Flags in California. It

was great to see so many familiar faces having fun in such a huge amusement park. Adrian

Crabb, NYI Vice President, coordinated our 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament at Southwest Indian

Ministries Center. I understand there was a team that drove 430 miles (one way) to participate;

this was their first time participating, and they took 1st place. Who is this team? Animas Valley!

Brad Andrews shared God’s word with those in attendance.

During that same weekend, I attended a Southwest Field meeting in San Francisco. We

planned, we voted, we got acquainted with one another. This trip was my “out-of- my-comfort-

zone” moment because I didn’t know anyone on a personal level and I didn’t have my husband

by my side.

In the past, it seemed the Winter Retreat attendance was in a decline but PRAISE GOD,

this past year, the number of campers increased! We had 9 churches that brought close to 60

campers to Camp Pinerock in Prescott. Ernesto “Che” Salvatierra provided our devotions. We

had a great turn out, it was good to witness so many youth who turned their lives to over to God.

At the District Leadership Convention, time was set aside for the young people to laugh

and have fun with a team competition. Char Blindman conveyed the devotion. Two weeks later,

7 churches gathered 58 players for our Volleyball Tournament. We began with intermixing

players to get acquainted with each other. Tournament began that Saturday, churches that didn’t

have enough players combined with others churches, and teams were created. With all the fun

and excitement, we set time for God. The youth group from Shonto, led the praise & worship

time. Rydell Morgan and I provided the devotions and Brad Andrews shared his experience at

2012 Third Wave.

In March, Laverne Wilson and I attended the NYI Leadership Conference in Louisville,

KY, to prepare for NYC 2015. Recite with me, “The Lord’s Prayer,” it’s found in Matthew 6:9-

13. That is the NYC 2015 theme, THY KINGDOM COME.

Two weeks ago, many of us were in sunny San Diego. We were Born to be Royal, right?

This year a new online registration process was introduced. It was crazy, in a good sense. We

have some churches who have internet access and some who do not. Let me express, with

communication (phone, Facebook, text, email) and much prayer, our district was able to register

all 4 churches with 34 young people online before the deadline. Praise God! Thank you, Fern

Pokagon and Jacinta Paddock.

Throughout the past year, I was delighted to visit your church services, youth rallies,

zone rallies, and family camps. With the many district & field events, we truly enjoyed seeing so

many new faces. I would like to thank the District NYI Council for participated in our meetings

and for all your hard work, planning the district events. Your passion and obedience to God’s

call makes serving with you, a joy. I also want to thank our pastors, local NYI presidents, and the

parents/volunteers. You are the ones making a difference daily. Every young people here needs

to understand the sacrifice made daily by those workers in your local churches. God honors that

commitment by your leaders and you should as well.

How many of you have been on a kayak, a canoe, a boat, or a ferry? Imagine being in a

boat in the middle of a lake on a nice summer day. You noticed a storm quickly approaching, the

wind is blowing heavily, the boat is rocking in all directions, your heart starts pumping faster and

faster, the water from the lake starts to get inside the boat and into your socks and shoes, the rain

is pouring down fast and drenching your clothes, your hands are grasping the side boards to

prevent you from falling overboard. How would you feel? Matthew 14:27 says, But Jesus spoke

to THEM once. “Don’t be afraid.” He said, “Take courage, I am here!” He was speaking to all

of the disciples in the boat, not just one person. Who was the one who got out of the boat? Peter.

Only Peter was crazy enough to climb over the boat. He went out of his comfort zone to try to

walk on water towards Jesus. With little knowledge of my roles and responsibilities in the

beginning of the church year, I felt like the disciples who were scared and nervous when the

storm was approaching. Let me encourage everyone, let us be like Peter, and climb out of the

boat and know that Jesus will be there. As a District, we have many opportunities to reach new

families and students with the lifesaving message of Jesus Christ. This next church year, I

challenge you to step out of your comfort zone.


BECKY POHAWPATCHOKO

K. DISTRICT BOARDS

1. District Advisory Board

We, the District Advisory Board of the Southwest Native American District

recommend the following:

1. That the statistical year, begin May 1, 2014 and end April 30, 2015.

2. That we approve the Nominating Committee report.

3. That we approve the Board of Ministry recommendations.

4. That Marilyn Van Yazzie, serve as District Secretary.

5. That Kristine Laughter, serve as District Treasurer.

6. That we approve the transfer of Donna Arthur from the New Mexico District to the

Southwest Native American District.

7. That we approve retirement status for: Ned L. Begay, Lamont Hess, Charlie Long Jr.,

Dennis N. Johnson, Juanita M. Johnson, Alex Riggs Sr., all in good standing.

8. With regrets; we acknowledge that former pastor, Louis S Dodson, Sr., has transferred

into the heavenly presence of Jesus Christ our Lord. We extend condolences to Etta

Dodson and family.

9. That we implement/embrace the five key strategies and initiatives to strengthen the

district ministries at all level; A.) Intentional Leadership Development, B.) Vibrant

Church Renewal, C.) Clear and Coherent Theological Identity, D.) Passionate Missional

Outreach, E.) Multi-faceted New Church Development.


LA DONNA CRABB, Secretary JOHN R. NELLS, Chairman

2. Board of Ministry

We, the Board of Ministry, submit the following recommendations:

1. That the following be granted renewal of district ministers license: Emerson

Bitsui, Lesonja Brown Singer, Allen Jones, Bradley Jones, Ronald Little,

Gilbert Maria, Vincent Nells, Ferlin Nez, Tony Nez, James Paddock, Jr., James

Paddock Sr., Allen Gene Parrish, Harrison Silversmith Sr., Arnold

Smallcanyon, Earl Williams, Michael Winslow, Johnny Yazzie.

2. That the following be granted renewal of evangelist registration: Stephen Joe,

Bradley Jones, Pete Riggs, Jr., Kaye Gene Yazzie.

3. That the following be granted commissioned evangelist: Alvin C. Tso, Sr.

4. That Merrill Jones be granted local ministry license.

5. That the following be placed as retired assigned: Ned L. Begay, Dennis N.

Johnson, Juanita M. Johnson,

6. That the following be placed as retired unassigned: Lamont Hess, Charlie

Long, Jr., Alex Riggs, Sr.

7. That the following be retained in the first year of studies: Ned L. Begay, Nelson

Brown, Bradley Jones, Gilbert Maria, Vincent Nells, Allen Gene Parrish,

Arnold Smallcanyon.

8. That the following be placed in the second year of studies: Allen Jones,

Charlie Long Jr.

9. That the following be placed in the third year of studies: Michael Winslow.

10. That the following be placed in the fourth year of studies: Harrison Silversmith

Sr.

11. That the following be retained in graduate status: Lesonja Brown Singer, Alex

Paddock, James Paddock Sr., Earl Williams.


RAY STILLINGS, Secretary JOHN R. NELLS, Chairman

L. ASSEMBLY COMMITTEES


We, the Finance Committee of 2014, commend all of the churches that paid their

district and general obligations in full.

We recommend the following:

1. We accept the general obligations as stated in “Funding the Mission”:

WEF (World Evangelism Fund) = 5.5% of current income* (sent to Kansas City)

P&B (Pensions & Benevolence) = 2.25 % of current income* (sent to Kansas City)

Education = 2.25% of current income* (sent to Dist. Treasurer)

Total General Obligations = 10 % of current income (like a tithe)

*Note: Amounts contributed to WEF and Mission Specials are excluded from total income

prior to the application of allocation percentages. For example, your WEF will be 5.5% of

the following: Income minus contributions already made to WEF and to Mission Specials. If

possible, each church should go online to the “online calculator” and it will figure the new

amount you owe to WEF, P&B, and Education each time you input additional income either

weekly or monthly. Please contact Kristine Laughter or Ray Stillings for more

information on setting up the online calculator for your church. For more information on

“Funding the Mission” you may contact stewardship ministries directly at 1-800-544-8413 or

e-mail at [email protected].

We encourage each church to pay their general obligations weekly or monthly.

2. That money for World Evangelism, Pensions and Benefits and approved

specials be sent weekly or monthly online to the GTS (General Treasury Services) or by

check and mailed to:

Church of the Nazarene

Global Treasury Services

P. O. Box 843116

Kansas City, Mo 65184-3116

Since each church will be paying their general obligations weekly or monthly, then they will

be paid in full by the end of the church year. We encourage all churches to overpay the

World Evangelism Fund and to pay on their approved specials and to strive to be a 10

percent church.

3. That the District Ministries Fund and Home Missions Fund be figured by taking a percentage

of the “Total Raised for all Purposes” (District Assembly Journal, Section 2-A, Financial,

Column A) from the previous church year 2013-14, and that the percentages used for each

budget be the same for each church.

4. That the following percentages be used to figure the district budgets for this year:

District = 8.50% of Total Raised last church year. (2013-2014)

Home Missions = 3.60% of Total Raised last church year. (2013-2014)

NOTE: The apportionment chart for these 2 allocations will be sent to the churches after the

district assembly.

5. We recommend that the District Ministries Fund and Home Mission Fund be paid in 10

monthly payments to be completed by April 30, 2015.

6. That money for District Ministries, Home Missions and Education be sent to the district

treasurer at the following address:

Kristine Laughter

625 W. Mahoney St.

Winslow, AZ 86017

Note: Even though the Education obligation is now considered a general obligation, these

funds are still to sent to our district treasurer, Kristine Laughter.

7. That the following will be the income and expenditure breakdown for the

Southwest Native American District for the year 2014-2015:

a. Income sources and amounts:

District Ministries Fund (last years was $54,068) $ 48,399

Home Missions (last years was $22,899) 20,499

General Headquarters 45,000

Total Income (last years was 121,967) $113,898

b. District expenditures:

District Superintendent:

Salary $ 21,518

Travel and Vehicle Expenses 36,000

Housing Expense 4,500

Social Security 3,600

Annuity 1,200

Conferences – Conventions 3,500

Utilities (Inc. District Center) 10,000

Phone 5,500

Office Expenses 7,000

Pastoral Support (last years was $7,000) 5,000

Pastors’ Conference 2,500

Moving Expense 1,000

District Assembly 2,000

District Advisory Board 3,000

District Secretary’s Honorarium 2,500

District Treasurer’s Honorarium 2,500

General Assembly Reserve 1,000

Contingency Fund (last years was $7,649) 1,580

Total Expenditure (last years was $121,967) $113,898

8. We suggest each church contribute voluntarily $25 or more to help cover the expenses of the

District Leadership Conference. This money should be sent to the district treasurer by

December 15, 2014.

9. We encourage our people to practice the Biblical principle of tithing into the

storehouse, which is the local church where one has his or her membership and/or

worships. “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house.

Test me in this, ‘says the LORD Almighty’, and see if I will not throw open the floodgates

of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.”

Malachi 3:10

10. We appreciate the faithfulness of all our churches that are paying on their pastor’s

salary and urge that the pastor’s salary of each local church be increased this year. We

commend those pastors and their wives who supplement their salaries through secular

work.

11. We encourage all churches to set aside a special appreciation month for their

pastor(s), perhaps by food showers and love offerings. October is National Pastor

Appreciation Month.

12. We request that all churches be responsible for paying their pastor’s Social Security. This

should be no less than $40 per month. According to federal law, the pastor should make

quarterly payments to Social Security on salary received.

13. We recommend that the local church assist with the moving expense of the incoming

pastor.

14. That the churches be responsible for paying their property/liability insurance in full

and that these payments be made directly to the insurance company.

15. We recommend that each church use the uniform church treasury system from the

Nazarene Publishing House or the Nazarene Treasury System software for computers.

16. We recommend that all church treasurers have their books reviewed annually.


KRISTINE LAUGHTER, Secretary RAY STILLINGS, Chairman

2. Nominating Committee

We, the Nominating Committee, submit the following recommends;

1. That the following names be placed as nominees for the District Advisory Boards, terms

to expire 2017. Vote for (1) Minister and (1) Lay-person.

Ministers: Raymond Long, Wilkinson Sage, Arnie Short, June Stillings, Kaye Gene

Yazzie.

Lay-persons: LaDonna Crabb, Reuben Nells, Becky Pohawpatchoko..

2. That the following ministers be placed as nominees for the District Board of Ministries,

term to expire 2017. Vote for (3).

Dennis Benale, Leland Conway, Julian Gunn, Jonathan Nells, Roberta Short.

3. That the following serve as the district finance committee, term to expire 2016, with a

Yes or No vote.

Ministers: Leland Conway, James Paddock, Sr., Ray Stillings

Lay members: Andy Charley, Selena Nells, Juanita Valdez


ALLEN G. PARRISH, Secretary JOHN R NELLS, Chairman

VI. Minutes of the Auxiliary Conventions

A. SUNDAY SCHOOL AND DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL

CONVENTION

1. Proceedings

On Friday afternoon, June, 2014, at 1:24 P.M. the twelfth annual SNAD SDMI

convention was held at Peoria, Arizona at Southwest Indian Ministries Center. The theme for

the convention was, “Jesus Loves Me, This I Know for the Bible So.” June Stillings open the

convention with prayer and welcomed the delegates. The worship team leader Jonathan Nells

led worship songs.

Secretary, Virginia Yazzie welcomed first time delegates to the convention. Mike

Andrews from New Beginnings gave the devotion from John 3:16. The theme was to come back

to the basics “God so loved the world,” and we are comfortable with that, but let us not forget

our first love, and enthusiasm for God and go out with a passion. The convention was organized

by recording secretary. She set the bar and called on Issac Benale and Mia Diaz as pages.

Special order of the day was made by District Superintendent, Dr. John R. Nells. SDMI

President June Stillings gave her annual report. She gave special emphasis on her trip to the

General Convention. She gained more insight of how discipleship is being carried out in

different countries. She thanked the convention for their giving so that she was able to go. A

motion was made to accept the report. The convention unanimously approved the report with

applause.

Ray Stillings, SDMI Treasurer gave treasurer’s report. A motion was made and seconded

to receive the report. Motion carried. Ray passed out certificates of recognition for those

churches paying their SDMI dues. The churches receiving certificates were Animas Valley,

Apache Avenue, Cameron, Cedar Springs, Chihootso, Chilchinbeto, Dilkon First, Kaibeto,

Kinlani, Laguna, Lechee, Leupp, Nazlini, New Beginnings, New Life, Parker, Pinehill, Ramah

Navajo, Ramah Sand Mountain, Round Cedar, Sells, Smoke Signal, Somerton, South Tucson

Community, Twin Buttes, and Twin Hills. The treasurer reported that total dues $6,404 put us

over 100%! Praise the Lord! The secretary read the SDMI dues for the following year. Motion

was made and seconded to receive the report. Motion carried.

Review Committee report was read by the secretary, stating that the books have been

examined and were in accurate order. Motion was made to receive the report and carried.

Certificated of Recognition and emphasis were presented to churches by the various

departments and ministers. Stephen Joe, Director of Adult Ministers gave testimony for the

prayers for his wife Darlene Joe, and he also had spent the night in the hospital for stomach

pains. He thanked God for His healing through the use of Doctors. All is well. He gave

certificates to those churches meeting the requirements for Harvest Award, and they were

Apache Avenue, Dilkon First, Kinlani, Leupp, New Life, Ramah Navajo, Somerton, and South

Tucson Community. Christian Lay Training awards went to New Life , Pine Hill, and South

Tucson Community. Marriage and Family Life Directors, Mike and Eileen Andrews gave their

report. They are willing to come to our zones and hold marriage seminars. Their report was well

received. Darlene Joe gave emphasis on Women’s Ministry and plans for Women’s retreat

September 19, 20, and 21st. She emphasized Prayer.

Children’s Ministries Director & Children’s Bible Quizzing Director, Mildred Bitsui

reported on Children’s ministry using Romans 12:2, “….be ye transformed by the renewing of

your mind” and by teaching and training our children that we will raise up a generation of new

leaders in our churches. Vacation Bible School Director, LaDonna Crabb presented awards to

Apache Avenue, Kaibeto, Dilkon First, Kaibeto, Kinlani, LeChee, Leupp, Somerton, South

Tucson Community, Nazlini, New Life, Pine Hill, Ramah Navajo, and Twin Buttes. Children’s

Church Director, Theresa Benale reported to utilize older students to assist in Children’s Church

ministry. Mildred Bitsui gave a slide show presentation of the Quizzers starting from the local

level leading up to their qualification to attend the regionals at Point Loma University. She

encouraged the churches to start their own quizzing program in their local churches. Study

session starts in August. A motion was made to accept all reports, seconded, and all voted in

favor by standing and being dismissed in prayer. Meeting was adjourned at 3:50 P.M.


VIRGINIA YAZZIE

2. Review Committee

We, the Review Committee for the Southwest Native American District, Sunday School

and Discipleship Ministries International, submit the following report for 2014:

1. The SDMI District Treasurer’s books have been examined.

2. We believe that entries made in the SDMI District Treasurer’s books are

accurate and in order.

LADONNA CRABB, Secretary THERESA BENALE, Chairman

3. Dues Report

We, the District SDMI Board submit the following report for 2014:

1. We recommend that the Sunday School Ministries District Budget for the coming

year be set at 1% of the “total monies raised for all purposes” by each church (.01

times the total raised for all purposes).

2. We recommend that the moneys received be distributed as follows:

a. 20% to be set aside for General Assembly delegate(s).

b. 25% for district expenses such as Sunday School Convention speaker,

workshops, musical groups, administrative supplies, etc.

c. 15% for Children’s Ministries.

d. 10% for Adult Ministries.

e. 30% for District Sunday School Superintendent’s travel (zone, district,

regionals, Kansas City, etc.)

3. We appreciate the generous giving of each local church resulting in most of our

churches paying their dues in full. We believe the money received through SDMI

dues was spent wisely and helped to encourage and strengthen our SDMI Department

in the Southwest Native American District.

4. We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to our treasurer who has done an excellent

job this past year.


We, the Finance Committee, submit the following report:

1. We recommend that the NMI district obligation for 2014-2015, be set at one percent of

the Total Raised for All Purpose by each church.

2. We recommend that the monies received be distributed as follows:

a. 40 percent of District NMI Convention and District NMI Expenses.

For the convention, NMI district expenses may include the following:

1. Speaker’s expense

2. Flowers

3. Gifts

4. Office Supplies

5. Workshops (zone rallies, district convention, District president attending

workshop outside the District, etc.)

b. 20 Percent for District NMI Executive Council’s travel

c. 20 percent for District Retired Ministries Christmas Fund for those who served on

Southwest Native American District.

1. That a gift of $100 be given to each retired minister and his/her spouse,

and to each recipient receive an individual check.

2. That retirement begins on the date the request for retirement status is

approved by the District Assembly.

3. That the retirement for ministers will include medical disability which

prevents them from carrying out their assigned duties.

d. 20 percent for General NMI Convention.

We recommend that travel and other NMI expenditures, receipts, and documents be sent

to the district NMI Treasurer to reimburse the district NMI President within two weeks after

receiving receipts and documents.

We recommend that local churches send $30 for the LINKS fund and $15 for the

Missionary Christmas fund to the General Treasurer, Church of the Nazarene. We recommend

that these payments be sent by September 2014.


FREDA GRANGER, Secretary FAYE ORTEGA, Chairperson

B. NAZARENE YOUTH INTERNATONAL

1. Proceedings

Becky Pohawpatchoko, Nazarene Youth International President opened up the service

with prayer at 9:00 a.m., on Friday June 6, 2014. She welcomed everyone to the NYI

convention. Mervin Yazzie and his praise team led in worship. Adrian Crabb, the NYI Vice-

President, brought the devotion from Galatians 6:4. He told the audience not to compare their

lives to other people’s lives.

Becky Pohawpatchoko called the convention to order at 9:12 a.m. Wendy Ortega, the

NYI Secretary, called Joshua Long and Todd Parrish to serve as pages for the convention. The

first five rows were designated as the voting area.

Dr. John R. Nells introduced Becky Pohawpatchoko to bring the Order of the Day.

Becky gave her report. There was a motion and a second to accept her report, which carried

by a standing ovation.

Wendy announced that Board of Tellers #1 to include Myron Paddock as chairman,

Ruby Morton, Arlene Yazzie and LaDonna Crabb.

Wendy read the nominating committee report. There was a motion and a second to

receive the report, the reports was accepted by the majority raising their right hand.

Ballot #1 for Members at Large: 1) Early Youth (ages 12-15) (vote for two) for a one

year term to expire in 2015: Matthew Yazzie, Joshua Long and Jonissa Jones. 2) Senior Youth

(ages 16-18) (vote for two) for a one year term to expire in 2015: Michaela Winslow, Ashkie

Begay, Xena Begay and Buddy Joe. 3) Career Youth (ages 19-23) (vote for two) for a one

year term to expire in 2015: Breanne Morgan, Alejondro Ketchum and Karissa Paddock. The

Board of Tellers #1 passed out the ballots and collected when delegates were done voting.

The tellers were dismissed.

Becky read the Finance committee report. There was discussion. Timothy Charley, from

Apache Avenue Church asked the question of what would happen if churches cannot pay their

budgets. John R. Nells answered the question stating that there is a grace period of thirty days.

He also said that the council understands that sometimes churches will not be able to pay.

There was a motion to receive the report followed by a second. The report was carried by a

raise of the left hand.

The results of Ballot #1 for Members at Large was read. There was a tie between the

Senior Youth: Michaela Winslow and Askie Begay. Board of tellers #1 passed out ballots

and re-vote was done. Board of Tellers #1 were dismissed.

Wendy Ortega read the nominating committee report for treasurer election. There was a

motion and second to receive the report. Motion to accept the report passed by raising of the

right hand.

The nominees for Treasurer election, term to expire in 2015 were Delsey Walker, Anna

Shepard, Darlene Paddock, Fern Pokagon, Jessie Carbajal and Jodie Long. Board of Tellers

#2 were called up to pass the ballots and collect them.

Board of Tellers #2 included Roberta Short(Chairperson), Cody John, Andy Sage and

Breanne Morgan.

The participants of Elev8 2014 were called up to sing a song. Following this special,

Laverne Wilson shared about Nazarene Youth Congress. Laverne gave her testimony sharing

that she was saved at Nazarene Youth Congress and encouraged churches to pray for their

youth. The congress will take place in Louisville, Kentucky in 2015.

The ballot result for Members at Large was read. The tie was broken for the Senior

Youth position. The ballot for treasurer was read and there was a tie between Jodie Long and

Fern Pokagon. John R. Nells suggested that we give a blank sheet to write our vote on. Board

of Tellers #2 passed out the blank sheet and collected the votes. Board of Tellers #2 were

dismissed.

Graduates were called up to be recognized and encouraged. They were given gifts from

the NYI Council.

The Cardboard Testimony was presented. Members of the congregation wrote small

testimonies on cardboard and were held up while Jonathan Nells and the worship team sang

“Oh How He Loves”.

Joshua Long shared a special in song, singing “Oceans” from Hillsong United.

John R. Nells read the result of the votes. The results of Ballot #1 are as follows:

Members are Large: 1) Early Youth: Joshua Long and Matthew Yazzie. 2) Senior Youth:

Ashkie Begay and Buddy Joe. 3) Career Youth: Breanne Morgan and Karissa Paddock. The

newly elected Treasurer is Jodie Long.

Dr. John R. Nells invited the newly elected council members for an installation of new

officers and prayer. He asked Jonathan Nells to lead in prayer for the council.

A motion was made to adjourn the NYI convention at 11:21 a.m.


WENDY ORTEGA

2. NYI Finance Committee

We, the Finance Committee of the district Nazarene Youth International, recommend the

following:

1. That the District NYI Budget remains at $250 per church for the coming year.

2. That the moneys received be distributed as follows:

a. 20 percent to be set aside for general NYI delegation

b. 20 percent to be set aside for district president’s travel expense (regional, zone

rallies, district, etc).

c. 60 percent to be set aside for district administration, activities and events.

3. That each church pays their NYI dues whether their NYI is active or inactive.

4. That the district NYI budget payments payable to SNAD NYI and sent to District NYI

Treasurer.

5. That each local NYI organization set up a payment plan to pay their dues by the end

of the church year or before the next District NYI Convention.


FERN POKAGON, Secretary BECKY POHAWAPATCHOKO, Chairperson

3. NYI Nominating Committee

We the nominating committee for the Nazarene Youth International, recommend the

following nominees for Members at Large:

1. Early Youth (ages 12-15)(vote for two) for a one year term to expire in 2015:-Matthew

Yazzie, Joshua Long and Jonissa Jones.

2. Senior Youth (ages 16-18)(vote for two) for a one year term to expire in 2015:-Michaela

Winslow, Ashkie Begay, Xena Begay and Buddy Joe.

3. Career Youth (ages 19-23)(vote for two) for a one year term to expire in 2015:- Breanne

Morgan, Todd Parrish and Karissa Paddock.


WENDY ORTEGA, Secretary BECKY POHAWPATCHOKO, Chairman

C. NAZARENE MISSIONS INTERNATIONAL

1. Proceedings

The Southwest Native American District Nazarene Missions International convened on June 05, 2014 at

the Southwest Indian Ministries Center, in Peoria, Arizona. There was registration for our delegates and

alternates, coordinated by the children our NMI President, Theresa, Patty, Cindy and Tim Charley. Our Theme

was “Looking Up by Fervent Prayer”. Local churches made banners emphasizing on what the church prayed

for during the year. Many were proudly displayed at the assembly.

Colors were presented and pledge resounded of our United States Flag, by Sergeant Kaye Gene Yazzie,

of the National Guards, at 9:00 a.m. Julian Gunn opened with prayer and NMI president Andy Charley greeted

everyone, called the assembly to order. Delegates and alternates were requested to be seated in the first three

rows. Worship music led by Josh and Jodi Long, emphasizing the love of God and to tell the world the good

news of Jesus Christ.

Freda Granger, LINKS coordinator took care of the Nazarene Publishing House book store, selling

resources for NMI.

Our speaker was introduced, Lindell, who is also our assigned LINKS for the next two years.

Unfortunately, Kay, his wife was unable to attend the convention. They served many years in the region of the

Middle East. He gave us insights of their work and emphasized the importance of “loving your neighbors,”

although they may practice different religions. People are hungry for the truth. Continue to live for Jesus. The

fruit of your faithfulness and belief will stand out, and others will see something different because you love

Jesus. We appreciated his presentation and the council presented him with a bolo tie made out of silver, with

Native American design. We gave him a pottery for his spouse. In addition to gifts, the assembly took up a love

offering for our speaker. Throughout the convention door prizes were presented by Tim and Patty Charley.

Ophelia Shirley showed video clips on different emphasis during short breaks.

Dr. John R. Nells, District superintendent, as special order of the day, introduced our NMI President,

Andy Charley, to give his first report. The report was accepted unanimously with applauses from the assembly.

Ophelia Shirley, Secretary read the nominating committee report, who met in January at 2014

Leadership Conference. We prepared ballots to elect a treasurer as our treasurer’s resignation due to illness.

The nominees were Jodi Long, Arlene Yazzie, Esther Frejo and Roberta Short. Jodi Long and Arlene Yazzie

declined the nominations. so on our ballots we have Esther Frejo and Roberta Short as our running candidates

for the Southwest Native American District NMI Treasurer for 2014-2015”. The report was received and

approved. Ballots were distributed by board of tellers to delegates and alternates. Julian Gunn gave the

treasurer report on behalf of Bernita Gunn and explained that she could not be here due to her being

hospitalized. The treasurer report was accepted by the assembly with no questions or comments. Julian Gunn

recognized and gave out a craft made by Bernita Gunn as an expression of appreciation to those who paid in full

of their obligations. District Superintendent received the outcome of the ballots and announced that there was

tie! Ballots were reissued for a second vote. With the outcome of the second vote District Superintendent John

Nells announced Esther Frejo as the new NMI District Treasurer for 2014-2015. We were dismissed for lunch.

We convened back after lunch with worship songs led by Johnathan Nells. Committee reports were read by

Secretary or chairperson of the committees. Resolutions Committee-Juanita Nells, Chairman and Marilyn

Yazzie, Secretary; Finance Committee-Faye Ortega, Chairman and Freda Granger, Secretary; Review

Committee-Kay Gene Yazzie, Chairman and Ruby Morton, Secretary. All reports were approved and accepted

by the NMI convention.

The awards and recognition of Mission Priority One Award were given to churches by Secretary,

Ophelia Shirley. Ophelia Shirley also expressed an appreciation to those who mailed their NMI Presidential

Reports and made Priority One Award possible. The Award of Excellence was awarded to those who met the

giving of WEF.

There were one DSA Award given at the assembly to Julian Gunn on behalf of Bernita Gunn for her

service as a District NMI Treasurer and no Memorial certificate. Local churches participated in their own local

church for DSA Awards and Memorial Certificates.

Due to Esther Frejo being absent in the assembly she was not formally installed on this day but was

installed during the District Assembly on June 7, 2014 as the new treasurer by the District Superintendent, John

Nells. Memoirs will also be presented sometime during the assembly by Nancy Alonzo and Martina Garcia.

The convention was closed in prayer by Pastor, Wilkinson Sage and adjourned.


OPHELIA SHIRLEY

2. Resolutions

We, the Resolutions Committee, submit the following report:

Our Recommendations

1. That each local church makes every effort to become a Mission Priority One Church. This will include,

A. Praying for all efforts of World Evangelism

B. Reach and exceed all goals in Mission Education

C. Involve children and youth, that God would give them a vision for missions.

2. That each local church use the NMI Handbook and Constitution.

3. That each pastor be aware of his/her role as an ex-officio member of the local NMI Council. He/She is

to advise in planning and promotion of the local NMI programs.

4. That each local church plan their NMI activities using the monthly emphasis so that each emphasis is

promoted, and that offering is taken for World Evangelism as well as special offerings.

5. That each local NMI inform their church using different resources as dvds, videos, and materials from

the NMI department.


JUANITA NELLS, Chairman MARILYN VAN YAZZIE, Secretary

3. NMI Finance Committee

We, the Finance Committee, submit the following report:

1. We recommend that the NMI district obligation for 2014-2015, be set at one percent of the Total Raised

for All Purpose by each church.

2. We recommend that the monies received be distributed as follows:

a. 40 percent of District NMI Convention and District NMI Expenses.

For the convention, NMI district expenses may include the following:

1. Speaker’s expense

2. Flowers

3. Gifts

4. Office Supplies

5. Workshops (zone rallies, district convention, District president attending workshop

outside the District, etc.)

b. 20 Percent for District NMI Executive Council’s travel

c. 20 percent for District Retired Ministries Christmas Fund for those who served on Southwest

Native American District.

1. That a gift of $100 be given to each retired minister and his/her spouse, and to each

recipient receive an individual check.

2.That retirement begins on the date the request for retirement status is approved by the

District Assembly.

3. That the retirement for ministers will include medical disability which prevents them

from carrying out their assigned duties.

d. 20 percent for General NMI Convention.

We recommend that travel and other NMI expenditures, receipts, and documents be sent to the district NMI

Treasurer to reimburse the district NMI President within two weeks after receiving receipts and documents.

We recommend that local churches send $30 for the LINKS fund and $15 for the Missionary Christmas fund to

the General Treasurer, Church of the Nazarene. We recommend that these payments be sent by September

2014.


FREDA GRANGER, Secretary FAYE ORTEGA, Chairman

4. NMI Review Committee

We, the Review Committee of NMI, Southwest Native American District, submit the following report:

1. The district NMI Treasurer’s books have been examined.

2. We believe the entries made in the district NMI treasurer’s books are accurate and in order.


KAYE GENE YAZZIE, Chairman RUBY MORTON, Secretary

5. Memoirs Report

2014 Report

Chi’hootso Julia Joe

Cedar Springs Lilly Curley

Nazlini Joe Yazzie, Jr.

Navajo Station Alvin Slivers

Darrell Abe

Pine Hill Trudy Paul

Joseph Pino

Ramah Navajo Hoover Antonio

Lawrence Antonio, Sr.

James Frank

Nedelyn W. Garcia

Guy Jim, Sr.

Edgar C. Monetatchi III

Annie R. Skeets

Rodney M. Walker

Ramah Sandmountain Juan Martine

Somerton Paul Ortega

Twin Buttes Ann Yazzie

Twin Hills Susie Claw

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70 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 70Apache Avenue2 35 0 9Dr. Julian D. Gunn

51 2 1 1 0 2 0 0 2 51Cameron3 0 25 25Rev. Walter Tsingine

21 4 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 25Cedar Springs4 35 7 6Rev. Michael Winslow

74 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 1 75Ch'ihootso5 60 0 15Rev. Stephen Joe

81 9 3 5 1 4 0 0 4 86Chilchinbeto6 78 20 34Rev. Allen G. Parrish

66 0 0 0 0 4 3 0 1 62Dilkon First7 66 8 6Rev. James A. Paddock Sr.

35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35Forest Lake8 24 0 10Rev. Vincent B. Nells

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Gila Bend9 0 0 0

31 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 1 32Kaibeto10 20 30 5Rev. Tony Nez

67 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 72Kinlani11 37 0 67Rev. Dennis Benale

31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31Laguna12 0 0 0

65 6 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 71LeChee13 45 40 12Rev. Ronald Little

32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32Lehi14 24 11 22Merrill Jones

98 0 0 0 0 22 15 2 5 76Leupp15 95 98 0Rev. Bradley T. Jones

28 2 0 0 2 6 0 3 3 24Navajo Station16 19 28 0Rev. Harrison Silversmith Sr.

38 2 0 2 0 2 0 0 2 38Nazlini17 41 13 7Rev. Justin Johnson

92 2 0 0 2 3 0 2 1 91Needles18 25 0 45Delvin Holmes

29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29New Beginnings19 27 3 9Rev. Corwyn J. Vega Sr.

12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12New Life20 10 14 4Rev. Kaye G. Yazzie

21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21Parker21 45 28 7Rev. Arnie R. Short

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42 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 44Pine Hill22 20 30 20Rev. Freddie Lee

13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13Poston23 0 0 0

48 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 48Ramah Navajo24 36 0 17Rev. Herman Nells

69 1 1 0 0 5 0 0 5 65Ramah Sandmountain25 46 46 23Rev. Gilbert Maria

36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36Round Cedar26 40 0 0Rev. Raymond B. Long

14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14Salina Springs27 5 0 0Rev. Earl Williams

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0San Luis Outpost28 0 0 0Rev. M. June Stillings

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0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Santa Rosa29 0 0 0

36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36Sells30 25 20 30Rev. Leland L. Conway

53 2 0 2 0 8 2 1 5 47Shonto31 48 49 4Rev. Arnold Smallcanyon

64 3 0 0 3 4 1 0 3 63Smoke Signal32 30 0 0 Ned L. Begay

82 2 0 1 1 8 0 0 8 76Somerton*33 47 0 40Rev. M. June Stillings

Rev. Ray P. Stillings

30 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 32South Tucson Community34 40 30 0Rev. John Williams

42 11 0 10 1 3 1 1 1 50Twin Buttes35 14 5 6Rev. Wilkinson Sage

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Cameron3 3 3 0 0 20 23 23 26 20 0 10 0 0 0 0

Cedar Springs4 8 8 22 18 20 17 50 43 41 0 20 0 25 5 3

Ch'ihootso5 7 7 5 4 20 19 32 30 15 0 15 0 10 3 0

Chilchinbeto6 11 7 16 5 34 17 61 29 26 6 63 0 13 44 34

Dilkon First7 30 15 8 10 15 30 53 55 41 12 105 0 18 50 8

Forest Lake8 7 5 9 12 26 27 42 44 41 0 206 0 12 41 43

Gila Bend9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Kaibeto10 5 2 7 5 25 20 37 27 20 5 40 0 7 15 10

Kinlani11 25 14 12 5 35 21 72 40 21 0 45 0 13 67 0

Laguna12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

LeChee13 5 5 8 5 71 50 84 60 45 20 75 0 10 35 15

Lehi14 20 6 8 4 25 12 53 22 19 0 20 0 7 20 5

Leupp15 6 10 5 12 35 45 46 67 49 20 250 0 0 20 25

Navajo Station16 6 7 8 8 21 15 35 30 20 20 5 0 6 6 4

Nazlini17 8 8 7 2 21 16 36 26 16 4 46 0 6 8 2

Needles18 10 6 2 1 68 35 80 42 37 0 0 0 0 0 0

New Beginnings19 3 1 4 1 25 20 32 22 19 10 0 0 0 5 3

New Life20 7 3 5 3 14 8 26 14 7 4 14 0 2 5 5

Parker21 14 12 5 3 10 15 29 30 15 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pine Hill22 6 10 6 3 12 18 24 31 24 5 10 0 6 30 22

Poston23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ramah Navajo24 12 6 11 4 45 17 68 27 22 8 36 0 5 11 3

Ramah Sandmountain25 5 5 8 8 33 33 46 46 46 30 10 0 8 46 0

Round Cedar26 7 7 6 6 15 15 28 28 15 0 0 0 6 15 0

Salina Springs27 0 0 0 0 5 5 5 5 5 2 0 0 0 0 0

San Luis Outpost28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Santa Rosa29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Sells30 17 10 8 6 35 12 60 28 15 0 100 0 0 30 15

Shonto31 3 6 2 13 9 29 14 48 31 8 20 0 15 25 0

Smoke Signal32 34 34 7 7 45 38 86 79 38 0 96 0 7 4 49

Somerton*33 32 12 12 6 66 12 110 30 30 8 50 0 15 15 0

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Twin Buttes35 5 3 6 1 31 15 42 19 19 17 35 0 2 15 0

Twin Hills36 2 1 7 2 25 17 34 20 17 0 0 5 0 7 2

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274 635 226 5 1,326 216 777 1,113 1,540 682 912 174 246 257 382

436 303 287 226 921 725 1,644 1,254 916 362 1,348 0 311 706 296

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Apache Avenue2 35,218 2,331 1,383 513 4,227 1,316 3,736 3,092 6,828 989 108 1,097

Cameron3 7,852 0 0 0 0 250 683 289 972 200 0 200

Cedar Springs4 10,140 125 160 0 285 200 1,061 449 1,510 0 0 0

Ch'ihootso5 20,271 1,400 1,310 0 2,710 510 1,920 820 2,740 507 0 507

Chilchinbeto6 25,413 905 712 0 1,617 370 1,450 60 1,510 383 0 383

Dilkon First7 30,858 867 561 0 1,428 684 0 6,505 6,505 0 250 250

Forest Lake8 9,708 0 0 0 0 0 709 300 1,009 100 0 100

Gila Bend9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Kaibeto10 9,811 390 448 0 838 149 1,021 923 1,944 148 0 148

Kinlani11 86,460 4,572 0 0 4,572 1,872 9,538 4,185 13,723 0 0 0

Laguna12 0 23 90 0 113 20 0 0 0 0 0 0

LeChee13 29,181 2,195 764 0 2,959 609 5,843 0 5,843 1,126 0 1,126

Lehi14 16,948 0 370 0 370 319 1,207 511 1,718 319 0 319

Leupp15 18,501 425 887 0 1,312 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Navajo Station16 3,082 0 12 46 58 0 389 103 492 103 0 103

Nazlini17 24,836 1,370 167 0 1,537 560 2,086 884 2,970 560 0 560

Needles18 7,251 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

New Beginnings19 17,214 1,048 924 300 2,272 441 1,140 480 1,620 480 0 480

New Life20 3,616 0 362 0 362 19 453 366 819 0 44 44

Parker21 19,767 935 775 0 1,710 279 2,135 950 3,085 625 0 625

Pine Hill22 10,197 355 518 0 873 225 853 8,121 8,974 225 0 225

Poston23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ramah Navajo24 24,355 1,210 1,127 0 2,337 495 2,662 1,163 3,825 495 0 495

Ramah Sandmountain25 14,123 525 144 0 669 212 0 0 0 0 0 0

Round Cedar26 8,322 867 272 235 1,374 235 888 458 1,346 235 0 235

Salina Springs27 960 0 0 45 45 0 82 131 213 0 0 0

San Luis Outpost28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Santa Rosa29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Sells30 12,084 0 0 0 0 0 1,027 435 1,462 272 0 272

Shonto31 10,095 0 0 100 100 0 896 950 1,846 237 0 237

Smoke Signal32 8,073 100 629 0 729 169 684 700 1,384 166 0 166

Somerton*33 45,105 2,432 100 0 2,532 1,010 4,220 3,040 7,260 1,000 0 1,000

South Tucson Community34 17,283 0 57 0 57 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Twin Buttes35 9,529 620 22 0 642 359 2,382 25 2,407 190 0 190


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625,908 27,741 9,245 1,161 38,147 11,180 51,399 26,290 77,689 9,062 484 9,546

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Apache Avenue2 6,496 0 12,500 480 0 0 19,476 32,944 183,000 0 Yes

Cameron3 0 0 1,455 0 4,614 0 6,069 7,491 85,000 0 No

Cedar Springs4 2,047 0 3,200 0 0 10,512 15,759 17,754 180,000 0 No

Ch'ihootso5 1,900 0 6,000 0 1,500 5,000 14,400 20,867 80,000 0 No

Chilchinbeto6 2,000 0 0 8,400 156 130 10,686 14,566 250,000 0 No

Dilkon First7 8,811 0 0 10,575 0 6,752 26,138 35,005 0 0 No

Forest Lake8 0 0 2,550 0 300 6,049 8,899 10,008 0 0 No

Gila Bend9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 No

Kaibeto10 0 0 0 0 0 9,727 9,727 12,806 100,000 0 No

Kinlani11 69,598 0 0 9,174 2,305 0 81,077 101,244 1,000,000 450,000 No

Laguna12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 133 0 0 No

LeChee13 2,060 0 0 0 0 18,668 20,728 31,265 0 0 Yes

Lehi14 0 0 2,600 0 0 3,198 5,798 8,524 500,000 0 No

Leupp15 5,200 921 0 0 400 4,500 11,021 12,333 25,000 0 No

Navajo Station16 500 5,000 1,000 0 250 800 7,550 8,203 27,000 0 No

Nazlini17 7,784 0 0 6,156 100 1,910 15,950 21,577 60,000 0 Yes

Needles18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 No

New Beginnings19 2,400 0 2,400 0 0 4,864 9,664 14,477 100,000 0 Yes

New Life20 1,600 0 0 0 763 220 2,583 3,827 85,000 0 No

Parker21 2,000 0 800 0 9,780 500 13,080 18,779 100,000 0 No

Pine Hill22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10,297 10,000 3,000 No

Poston23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 No

Ramah Navajo24 1,336 0 1,950 0 3,110 10,439 16,835 23,987 150,533 0 Yes

Ramah Sandmountain25 10,642 100 500 0 2,000 0 13,242 14,123 180,000 0 No

Round Cedar26 100 0 6,250 0 250 160 6,760 9,950 180,000 0 Yes

Salina Springs27 0 0 0 0 0 441 441 699 25,000 0 No

San Luis Outpost28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 No

Santa Rosa29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 No

Sells30 6,000 0 0 0 0 5,032 11,032 12,766 180,000 0 No

Shonto31 5,960 0 0 0 200 845 7,005 9,188 65,000 0 No

Smoke Signal32 2,000 0 24,000 0 0 2,000 28,000 30,448 15,000 0 No

Somerton*33 1,357 0 0 0 3,609 27,442 32,408 44,210 200,000 0 Yes

South Tucson Community34 0 0 11,000 0 0 0 11,000 11,057 25,000 0 No

Twin Buttes35 2,439 0 700 0 0 0 3,139 6,737 211 0 No


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Twin Hills36 400 0 5,500 0 0 0 5,900 6,099 10,000 0 No

Winterhaven Quechan37 0 0 0 0 0 7,858 7,858 11,803 190,794 0 Yes

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453,000 4,006,538 575,321 433,525 138,147 29,337 34,785 82,605 6,021 142,630

394,787 0 78,054 22,998 23,808 244,533 764,180 900,742 4,204,652 508,000

(252,157) 6,021 4,551 11,787 5,529 (106,386) (330,655) (325,421) (198,114) (55,000)

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Supplemental Statistical Report2014

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