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SOUTH TEXAS ASSEMBLIES REVIEW

FACILITATING HEALTH, GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT OF THE M IN ISTERS & M IN ISTR IES OF SOUTH TEXAS .

ASSEMBLIESOF GOD

October is Clergy Appreciation MonthWe# love# &# appreciate# all# of# our# ministers# in# the#South#Texas#Assemblies#of#God.##May#the#Lord#bless#you#with#fruitful#ministry#that#gratifies#your#spirit.

How beautiful are the feet

of those who bring good news!

Romans 10:15 NIV

How beautiful are the feet

of those who bring good news!

Romans 10:15 NIV

FROM OUR SUPERINTENDENTFROM OUR SUPERINTENDENT

Reverends Tim & Jill Barker

In# the# fall# semester# of# 1981,#when# I#was# a# student# at# SAGU,# I#had# been# home# to# visit#my# folks#and#was#returning#to#campus#late#one# evening.# # Driving# West# on#Interstate# 20# (then# I# 635),# just#southeast# of# I# 45,# # I# noticed# a#large#pickup#truck#with#a#camper#on# the#bed# following#my# car.# #At#first# I# thought# it# was# just#coincidence,# but# it# appeared# the#driver#was# extremely# aggressive.##After# nearly# 30#miles,# the# driver#approached#my# car# and#with# his#window# down# began# yelling# at#me.# # It# was# a# guy# from# school#who#was#simply#trying#to#tell#me#that# I# had# a# shirt# hanging# out# of#the# trunk,# and# it# had# been#dragging# the# ground# for# nearly#30#miles.# #Needless#to#say,#it#was#ruined#at#this#point!#

A# newspaper# on# the# East# Coast#carried# a# story# of# a#woman#who#had# a# similar# experience# while#driving# home# one# evening.# # A#huge# truck# followed# her# for#miles,# and# she# couldn’t# seem# to#get# away# from#him.# # Frightened,#she#pulled#off# the# freeway# into#a#gas#station#and#jumped#out#of#the#car,# screaming# for# help# because#the# truck# driver# pulled# in# right#

behind# her.# # From# his# vantage#point,# the# driver# saw# someone#crouched# down# behind# her# seat.##After# further# investigation,# the#hiding# man# was# a# convicted#rapist.###

Isn’t#that#true#of#God.##He#sees#the#dangers# we# face;# and# He# knows#the#outcome.##He#tries#to#warn#us,#but#often#we#don’t#seem#to#listen.###

Often,#this#passage#of#Scripture#is#referenced# at# Thanksgiving,# but#i t ’ s# s o# m u c h# m o r e# t h a n#that….Philippians# 4:4[7# says,#Rejoice' in' the' Lord' always.' ' I'will' say' it' again:' 'Rejoice!' ' Let'your' gentleness' be' evident' to'all.''The'Lord'is'near.''Do'not'be'anxious' 'about'anything,'but'in'everything,' by' prayer' and'petition,' with' thanksgiving,'present' your' requests' to' God.''And' the' peace' of' God,' which'transcends' all' understanding,'will'guard'your'hearts'and'your'minds'in'Christ'Jesus.##(NIV)#

When#troubles#come#Satan#seeks#to# create# distance# between# you#and#God.# #He#seeks#to#blind#us#to#the# presence# of# God# by# blinding#us# from# the# truth.# # He# uses#several# tactics# such# as# blame,#shame# and# guilt.# # His# ultimate#strategy#is#to#divide#and#conquer.###

The#songwriter#wrote,##The'world'may'try'to'satisfy That'longing'in'your'soul.

You'may'search'the''wide'world'over

But'you'll'be'just'as'before. You'll'never'find''true'satisfaction

Until'you've'found'the'Lord, For'only'Jesus'can''satisfy'your'soul.

The#quest#for#peace,#contentment#and# fulfillment# in# life# will# never#be# satisf ied# by# instituting#additional# laws# or# ordinances.##Additionally,# it# will# never# be#settled# by# who# occupies# the#White#House#next,#the#Governor’s#Mansion#or#City#Hall.# #The#racial#and# socio# divisions# within# our#country# won’t# be# solved# by#increased# demonstrations# or#rallies.# #The#actual#problem#is#yet#to# be# identified# because# it’s# not#politically#correct#to#mention,#but#the# PROBLEMS# we# face# in# our#society# is# a# condition# of# THE#HEART.#

It’s# time# for# the# church# to# reach#out#in#a#compassionate#(Phil.#4:5)#attempt#to#save#the#sinner#and#fill#this# void#or# longing.# #THE#LORD#IS# NEAR# is# still# our# compelling#message#to#the# lost#sinner!# #He’s#been# there# all# along,# simply#waiting#in#line!###

Would# you# join# me# in# strategic#prayer# for# all# of# the# upcoming#political# elections# that# will#impact#our#cities#and#our#nation?##The# church# MUST# NOT# remain#silent#any# longer!# #We#MUST#not#become# anxious# in# the# process,#BUT# TAKE# OUR# STAND# ON# OUR#KNEES,# through# prayer# and#petition#to#God,#believing#that#He#will# GUARD# OUR# HEARTS# and#OUR#MINDS#through#Christ#Jesus.##

Thursday,*September*17,*2015* **Rio*Grande*Valley*Section** Labors*of*Love*&*Hope*Church* 720$S.$Oklahoma$Ave.$$

$ Weslaco,$TX$

Friday,*September*18,*2015* ***Corpus*Christi*Section***** * King's*Way*Family*Church*$ 1727$Truan$Boulevard$$ Kingsville,$Texas$78363$

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $Monday,*September*21,*2015* ***San*Antonio*Section* * Calvary*Temple*$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 14335$O’connor$Road$

$ San$Antonio,$TX$78247I1815$

Tuesday,*September*22,*2015* ***Victoria*Section* * * Fisherman’s*Chapel**$ 311$W$Main$St$$ Port$O$Connor,$Texas$77982$

Thursday,*September*24,*2015* ***North*Houston*Section* * First*Assembly*of*God*$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 1915$Fm$1960$Bypass$Rd$E$

$ Humble,$Texas$77338I3919$

Friday,*September*25,*2015* ***Houston*Section* * * Braeswood*Assembly*of*God*$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 10611$Fondren$Rd$

$ Houston,$Texas$77096I5402$

Monday,*September*28,*2015* ***San*Jacinto*Section* * New*Life*Assembly*of*God*$ $ $ $ $ $$$$ $ $ $ $ 749$Uvalde$Road$$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Houston,$Texas$$78015$

Tuesday,*September*29,*2015* ***Gulf*Coast*Section** * First*Assembly*of*God*$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 601$North$Market$Street$$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Brazoria,$Texas$$77422$

Monday,*October*5,*2015* * ***Neches*Valley*Section* * First*Assembly*of*God*$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 950$Highway$96$South$$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Silsbee,$Texas$$77656$

Tuesday,*October*6,*2015* * ***Beaumont*Section** * The*Gospel*Center*Church*$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 7595$Highway$105$$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Beaumont,$Texas$$77726$

All*Church*Leaders*are*invited*to*attend.***Pastors,$Worship$Leaders,$Women’s$Ministries,$HonorBound$Men’s,$Royal$Rangers,$$

Girls$Ministries,$Sunday$School$Teachers,$Staff,$Small$Group$Leaders,$etc…$

Banquets*begin*at*7:00*p.m.*

$$$9/17$–9/24$$$Randy$&$Suzann$Feldschau,$Lead$Pastors,$Cathedral$in$the$Pines,$Beaumont$$$$$$$$$$9/25$–$10/6$$$John$&$Stephanie$Van$Pay,$Lead$Pastors,$Gateway$Fellowship,$San$Antonio$$$$$$$$$$$

$ $ South$Texas$$Leadership*Tour*2015*

Ministers Escape October 22-24 Hill Country Camp - Kerrville, TX

Schedule of Events Thursday,*October*22*3:00$p.m.$Registration$$(Please$Register)$7:00$p.m.$A$Time$of$Worship$and$the$Word$$

$ $ $$$$$$Justin'Lathrop,$Founder$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$ $ $ Vanderbloemen$Search$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$

Oaks$School$of$Leadership$and$MinistryCoach.tv$$ $ $$$$$$Chris'Railey,$Senior$Director$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$

$Leadership$and$Church$Development$General$Council$of$the$Assemblies$of$God$

Friday,*October*23*

8:30$a.m.$Breakfast$$9:30$a.m.$A$Time$of$Worship$and$The$Word$$

$ $ Justin*Lathrop,**Chris*Railey*$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$ $ $ *$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

11:30$a.m.$ Lunch$$$$$$$$$$You*are*free*the*rest*of*the*day!**(Dinner*on*your*own)*

Options'previously'selected'$ 1.$ Rock*Box*Theater,$Fredericksburg$$27.00$per$ticket$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$

$$$ 109$N$Llano$St.,$$Fredericksburg,$TX$78624$$$$$$$$$$$ 6:45$p.m.$Leave$Camp$(Meet$at$the$Rock$Box)$$

$$$$$$$$$$$$$8:00$p.m.$Sharp$I$Production$Begins$$2.$$Game*Night$at$the$Camp$I$7:00$p.m.$3.$$Free*Time$

$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Saturday,*October*24*

8:30$a.m.$$$ Breakfast$$$$$$$$$$9:30$a.m.$A$Time$of$Worship$and$The$Word$$

$ $ $ Justin*Lathrop,*Chris*Railey*$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$11:30$a.m.$Dismissed$

HOTEL INFORMATION

LaQuinta Inn and Suites:

830.896.9200 1940 Sidney Baker

Kerrville, Texas

Rate: $79.00 Cut off Date: October 8, 2015

Ministers Escape is open to all South Texas Ministers and their spouse. This is a complimentary event!* Please call 713-455-1221

to register, or register online with your Access South Texas account. *Offerings will be received and there are costs for additional activities or

your own housing accommodations if you choose lodging other than camp

cabin/dorm.

CHRIS*RAILEY

$JUSTIN*LATHROP

Proverbs$3:5$&$6$$NLT$

Trust&in&the&Lord&with&all&your&heart;&do&not&depend&on&your&own&understanding.&Seek&his&will&in&all&you&do,&and&he&will&show&you&which&path&to&take.&

We’ve$ all$ been$ there.$ $ Those$ moments$after$ Sister$ “Complainer”$ or$ Brother$“Never$Happy”$corner$you$right$after$you$preach,$ what$ you$ thought$ was$ your$ best$sermon$in$10$years,$and$they$let$you$know$that$ they$ “are$ not$ being$ fed”$ by$ your$teaching,$that$you$have$not$called$them$to$check$ on$ their$ ailing$ parakeet,$ their$ 3rd$cousin$ by$ a$ distant$ marriage$ who$ lives$ 4$states$away$has$not$ received$your$weekly$pastoral$ phone$ call$ and$ your$ board$ feels$it’s$time$for$a$change$and$they$call$for$your$resignation.$ $ $Some$of$this$is$in$jest,$yet$at$the$ same$ time$we$ all$ have$ those$ feelings$that$ the$ Lord$may$ be$ finished$with$ us$ at$our$present$ministry$location.$$$$As$Brother$Burroughs$ said,$ “every$Sunday$night$after$church$I$practice$driving$to$the$city$limits”.$$$$

How$do$I$know$if$it$is$the$Lord’s$stirring$or$if$it’s$just$my$carnal$nature$going$through$a$time$of$stretching$and$testing?$$$

1.Make$ sure$ that$ you$ get$ alone$ with$ the$Lord.$ $ We$ need$ to$ remember$ that$ our$battles$ and$ struggles$ have$ their$ basis$ in$spiritual$realm.$$(Ephesians$6:12)$$We$need$to$spend$extra$time$with$the$Lord$in$order$to$ hear$ his$ voice$ about$ our$ future.$ $ He$knows$and$He$will$lead$us$with$clarity.$$The$enemy$of$ our$ souls$will$ do$ everything$ he$can$to$make$us$run,$worry,$be$fearful$and$dwell$in$confusion.$$$$

2.$ $ No$Discipline$ is$ enjoyable.$ $ (Hebrews$12:5I8)$ $ We$ might$ be$ going$ through$ an$unpleasant$ season$ of$ the$ Lord$ bringing$discipline$ into$our$ life.$ $ This$ is$not$ fun$ so$we$ need$ to$make$ sure$ that$we$ don’t$ run$

away$from$what$God$is$teaching$us,$trying$to$ get$ “peace$ and$ joy”$ at$ any$ cost.$ $ The$Lord$may$need$you$where$you$are$to$assist$the$church,$ministry$or$even$an$ individual$$through$a$ troubling$ time.$ $ It$ also$may$be$something$that$the$Lord$wants$to$work$in$you.$ $ $ Cyclically$ throughout$ our$ life$ the$Lord$ will$ allow$ challenges$ to$ remind$ us$that$He$is$our$portion,$our$fulfillment$and$our$ Shepherd.$ $ No$ success$ nor$achievement$in$ministry$can$take$the$place$of$the$Lord$in$our$life.$ $We$will$have$those$moments$of$“Lord$you$are$all$ I$have”$and$in$the$spiritual$realm$that$ is$the$strongest$and$most$ fulfilling$ place$ to$ be.$ $ The$ best$choice$is$to$allow$the$Lord$to$complete$the$work$in$you$in$order$to$grow$in$Him.$$$

3.$ $ Agreement$ with$ spouse$ and$ family.$$$Make$ sure$ there$ is$ complete$ agreement$about$leaving$or$staying$with$you$and$your$spouse$ and$with$ your$ older$ children$who$are$still$at$home.$ $Change$for$change$sake$can$ be$ very$ disruptive$ and$ can$ bring$unnecessary$ upheaval$ and$ confusion$ in$their$ lives.$ $ If$ there$ is$ not$ unity$ and$ the$Lord’s$ peace$with$ your$ decision$ it$ is$ best$to$wait$and$not$be$hasty$to$leave.$

4.$ $Trust$your$mentors$ to$speak$ into$your$life.$We$ all$ need$ people$ in$ our$ lives$who$we$can$ trust.$ $A$ true$ friend$can$disagree,$bring$ rebuke$ and$ give$ encouragement.$$Share$ with$ them$ the$ feelings$ you$ are$having$ about$ a$ possible$ transition$ in$ministry$ and$ listen$ to$ them$with$ an$open$heart.$ $ Also,$ listen$ to$ those$ within$ your$ministry$and$those$statements$made$from$those$ you$ do$ not$ know$ personally.$$Although$ the$ messages$ from$ others$ will$not$be$the$final$word,$it$can$be$a$source$of$confirmation$of$what$the$Lord$ is$speaking$to$your$heart.$

5.$$Follow$the$peace$of$the$Lord.$$Let&the&peace&of&Christ&rule&in&your&hearts,&since& as& members& of& one& body& you& were&called&to&peace.&And&be&thankful.&The&Lord&is&not&the&Author&of&confusion.&&$Colossians$3:15$ $(NIV)& &We$need$to$always$remember$that$we$believe$and$practice$being$ led$by$the$precious$Holy$Spirit$of$God.$$Allow$Him$to$ speak$ to$ your$ heart$ and$ lead.$ $ Make$sure$that$you$“pray$through”$until$you$are$at$peace$with$God$and$with$man.$$It$is$very$difficult$ for$ a$ person$who$ is$ not$ at$ peace$to$hear$God’s$voice$clearly.$$$

Jim$ Wideman$ says$ in$ his$ article,$ Leaving*Your* Ministry:* 7* Tips* for* a* Smooth*

Transition,$ churchleaders.com,$ “Go$ on$time,$ Go$ quickly,$ Go$ with$ your$ mouth$shut,$ Be$ positive,$ Always$ leave$ in$ a$ way$that$ you$ can$ come$ back,$ Leave$ the$ministry$in$better$shape$than$you$found$it$and$When$you$leave,$leave!”$

Transition$ is$ rarely$ smooth$ or$ without$challenges,$but$ it$ is$something$that$we$all$face$ from$ time$ to$ time.$ $ Sometimes$ it$ is$our$ idea,$other$ times$ it$ is$ thrust$upon$us.$$$The$good$news$is$that$the$Lord$will$direct$your$steps.$ $He$is$a$good$God.$$Remember$Joseph$of$old$as$he$came$face$to$face$with$his$ brothers,$ “what$ you$ meant$ for$ evil,$God$ meant$ for$ good”.$ $ Transition$ was$forced$upon$Joseph$by$the$sinful$nature$of$his$ brothers,$ but$ GOD$ was$ in$ control.$$$$(Genesis$ 50:20)$ $ If$ you$ are$ in$ transition$please$ never$ hesitate$ to$ call$ so$ we$ can$pray,$ laugh$ and$ even$ cry$ together.$ $ We$love$and$appreciate$each$of$you.$

Don&Wiehe&

Thank You South#Texas#District#Family,#

As# I# near# retirement,# I# have# begun# to#reflect#on#my#years#here#at#the#South#Texas#District# Office.# # I# started# in# 1994# as#Receptionist# /# Christian# Education#Secretary#to#Don#Wiehe#and#then#to#Terry#Richardson.# # In# 2002# I# moved# to# the#Executive# Secretary# Treasurer’s# office# to#work#with#Gary#Chapin#(2002[2009),#Tim#Barker# (2009[2011)# and# Don# Wiehe#(2011[2015).###

It#has#truly#been#a#joy#and#a#honor#to#work#for# this#District.# # I#want# to# say# thank#you#for#allowing#me#to#play#a#part#in#your,#and#your# family’s# ministry# for# these# past# 21#years.# # I# will# take# many# fond# memories#with# me# that# stem# from# the# phone# calls,#visits# and# meetings# that# we# have#experienced.# # # # Thank# you# for# the#wonderful# ministry# adventure# that# we#have#had#together.##

May# God# continue# to# bless# you# and# the#South#Texas#District#Family.#

“Dear% friend,% I% pray% that% you% may% enjoy%good%health%and% that%all%may%go%well%with%you,%even%as%your%soul%is%getting%along%well.”%%%%%%%%3%John%2%%NIV%

Your#Friend,#Sherry'Turner

K I N G D O M R E M I N D E R SKINGDOM REMINDERS

REVERENDS DON & BETH WIEHEALONG WITH THEIR DAUGHTER MORGAN

SOUTH TEXAS D ISTRICT

S E C R E TA R Y / T R E A S U R E R

Transitioning*to*Your*Next*Ministry*Assignment*

Transfer*Out*

Aaron$Williams$to$North$Texas$Vincent$Villareal$to$TX$LA$Hispanic$$Jason$Branson$to$Georgia$Thomas$Ringo$to$North$Texas$Tim$Morgan$to$Southern$Missouri$Rob$Thoreson$to$Iowa$Anna$Thoreson$to$Iowa$Sean$McEntee$to$Patomac$$Clint$Reeves$to$North$Texas$Homer$Pena$to$TX$LA$Hispanic$Robby$Rich$to$Alabama$$$

Transfer*In*

Debra$McElhenny$–$Tennessee$Phillip$Sullivan$–$Kentucky$Eric$Drake$–$Indiana$Eric$Brooks$–$North$Texas$Luke$Crain$–$North$Texas$

New*Certified*Ministers*

Jessica$Osterman$–$San$Antonio$Daniel$C.$Clark$–$North$Houston$Cynthia$McConathy$–$Houston$Joshua$Alpers$–$Neches$Valley$Taylor$D.$Eckstrom$–$North$Houston$

New*Licensed*Ministers*

Tina$M.$Kelly$–$Houston$Robert$D.$Arrington$–$San$Jacinto$Don$Holbrook$–$San$Jacinto$

Upgrade*License*

Jason$Brooks$–$San$Antonio$Kim$Reynolds$–$North$Houston$Kennon$Briggs$–$North$Houston$

Church*Transfer*

River$of$Life$$109$US$Hwy$77$AS$Yoakum,$TX$$77995$

Church*Address*Change*

Lighthouse$Family$Assembly$7402$Stewart$Rd$Galveston,$TX$$77551$

New*Pastor*

Friendship$Assembly,$Richmond$Pastor$Luke$Crain$First$Assembly,$Willis$Pastor$John$Vanderkaay$

New*PAC*Church*

Village$Heights$Pastors$Bill$&$Hannah$White$

Ministers*&*Spouses’*Home*Going*

Travis$Lewing$ $July$31,$2015$Donald$R$Young$$June$19,$2015$Thomas$Proctor$$July$28,$2015$James$Walker$ $July$16,$2015$

U P D A T E SUPDATESFor the most up to date Minister’s contact information login to ACCESS SOUTH TEXAS.

Janice$Akers,$Tomball$–$281.516.7419$David$Baca,$Humble$–$859.948.4177$Vivian$Boyles,$Houston$–$281.804.9338$Cribbs,$Bill,$Port$Arthur$–$409.332.0276$

David$Ennis,$Katy$–$832.570.3303$Lewis$Franklin,$Willis$–$281.734.5558$

Stephen$Gatlin,$Spring$–$281.224.5602$Tom$Gourly,$Houston$–$281.458.6812$Vanessa$Hall,$Spring$–$469.688.4364$

James$Hazelton,$Spring$–$281.443.4437$Don$Hickman,$Angleton$I$979.308.7541$

Bill$Kilpatrick,$San$Antonio$–$210.325.5788$Johnny$&$Renita$Knight$–$Victoia$361.550.8886$

Bob$Kucker,$Buna$–$409.994.5563$Fern$Lancaster,$Kerrville$–$830.895.4971$Floyd$Miles,$Magnolia$–$317.714.5711$

Kenneth$Myers,$Victoria$–$361.582.4907$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$Wilbert$Oliver,$Houston$–$713.205.3361$

Donald$Paredes,$Spring$–$832.764.0468$(Spanish$Speaking,$wife$interprets)$Donny$Phillips,$LaPorte$–$713.885.2568$Richard$Reyes,$San$Antonio$–$210.884.2908$Robby$Rich,$Orange$–$409.504.2423$Jackie$Richardson,$Spring$–$281.350.4142$David$Rose,$Houston$–$281.239.9213$

Edward$Rowls,$Spring$–$281.353.1894$Mary$Sanders,$Alvin$–$281.331.2325$Russell$Skinner,$Montgomery$–$936.449.4378$Stephen$Sowell,$San$Antonio$–$210.322.7526$

$David$Tosten,$Corpus$Christi$–$361.563.3293$Marsha$Touchstone,$Houston$–$713.981.0687$Juanita$Trevino,$Port$Lavaca$–$361.935.7202$Darrin$Vail,$LaMarque$–$409.939.5671$Tim$Verden,$League$City$–$832.545.0868$

Alison$Ward,$Kingwood$–$281.361.7966$LeyAnne$Ward,$Kingwood$–$281.361.7966$

David$Washburn,$Kerrville$–$830.896.2171$

South Texas Ministers Available to PreachSouth Texas Ministers Available to Preach

KIDS IN MINISTRY WHEN

September 19, 2015 9 AM WHERE

Humble First Assembly 1915 FM 1960 Bypass Humble, TX 77338 Human Video • Puppetry • Object Lesson/Short Sermon Worship Dance • Vocal Solo/Ensemble • Bible Memorization Choir• Instrumental Solo/Ensemble • Drama Solo/Group Art • Writing • Baking • Clowning • Sign Language Solo/Group

AGES 6-12

COST $20 Per Person (1st Entry) $5 Each additional Entry

REGISTRATION DEADLINE September 4, 2015

SCHEDULE 8:30 AM Staff Meeting 9:00 AM Orientation 9:30 AM Ministry Evaluations 1:30 PM Awards & Performances

SPONSORED BY: South Texas District Church Ministries & Discipleship Department Rev. Tammy Calderon Mail Registrations to: P.O Box 9714 Houston, TX 77213

WWW.STXAGCHURCHMINISTRIES.ORG

CHILDREN EXALTING THE “ONE” LORD

A.M.T.$ $ (Accelerated$ Minister’s$ Training)$ is$ one$ of$ the$ best$ opportunities$ for$ ministerial$training$that$is$Biblical$and$practical!$ $ $Some$of$South$Texas’$best$ministers$share$their$ $own$knowledge$and$experience$in$a$relational$way$to$equip$you$for$more$effective$ministry.$$

Crossroads$ Fellowship$ I$ Assembly$ of$ God,$ located$ at$ 12110$ E.$ Sam$ Houston$ Pkwy$ in$Houston,$Texas$will$be$the$only$location$this$year,$and$all$AMT$Sessions$will$be$live$streamed$on$the$web$through$cfhouston.com.$$

TIME:$Sessions$are$7$–$10$p.m.$Friday$evening,$$and$9$a.m.$–$12$p.m.$on$Saturday$morning.$$

A.M.T.$is$a$two$year$requirement$for$all$Certified$and$Licensed$Minister’s.$$$The$only$exemption$is$if$you$have$graduated$from$an$Assemblies$of$God$College$or$University.$

Y O U R O P P O R T U N I T Y F O R G R E A T M I N I S T R Y T R A I N I N G R I G H T H E R E

I N S O U T H T E X A S - A . M . T . O C T O B E R 9 - 1 0

@ C r o s s r o a d s F e l l o w s h i p - H o u s t o n

It’s time to renew your license! 2016MinisterCredentialRenewals

SOUTH TEXAS ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Mandatory Credential Renewal Processing Fee is $30.00. You can send this fee by mail to the District Office or pay it online through your ACCESS SOUTH

TEXAS account, be sure to choose the DO - Credential Fee in the online giving form. Be sure to fully complete the entire online form. If you do not receive an email confirming you have finished your renewal, double check it to be sure. Renewals must be submitted by December 31.

Renewals/fees sent by mail should arrive at the District Office by November 30.

James T. Bradford, General Secretary

The$Minister$Credential$Renewal$System$allows$ministers$to$fill$out$their$minister$renewal$form$online$and$submit$it$electronically$to$the$District$and$National$offices.$It$is$designed$to$save$resources$for$both$the$National$and$District$offices,$while$creating$an$easy$process$for$ministers$to$renew$their$credentials.$

The online credential renewal site is set to open by November 1, 2015. Information will be emailed to minsters with AGPassport logins. Be sure your email address is current, by logging in to your personal account at https://agpassport.ag.org, and clicking on the My Profile tab.

We have improved the site to be more user-friendly. If you need to leave the credential renewal process, you can return to the site later and sign in using the 'Sign in with AGPassport' button and continue with the last screen you visited.

At the end of the renewal process, you will be able to download a PDF of the renewal for your personal records.

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Level%1%Courses%(Certified)

Level%2%Courses%(License)

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Governance

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MIN#311#Prayer#&#Worship#

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MIN#181#Relationships#&#Ethics#

in#Ministry#

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MIN#281##Conflict#Management#for#

Church#Leaders#

MIN#381#Pastoral#Ministry#

November#7,#2015

BIB#112#Synoptic#Gospels#

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THE#211#Introduction#to#Theology#

%

MIN#311#The#Corinthian#Correspondence#

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THE#114#Introduction#to#

Pentecostal#Doctrine

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BIB#322#Poetic#Books#

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BIB#117#Prison#Epistles

BIB#215#Romans

BIB#318#The#Pentateuch

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

BIB#214#Old#Testament#Survey#

Introduction#to#Missions#

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BIB#121#Introduction#to#

Hermeneutics:##How#to#Study#the#Bible#

MIN#223#Introduction#Homiletics#

MIN#325#Preaching#to#the#

Contemporary#World#

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Evangelism

THE#245#Eschatology:##A#Study#of#

Things#to#Come

MIN#327#Church#

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MIN#191#Beginning#Internship#

MIN#291#Intermediate#Internship

MIN#391#Advanced#Internship

Complete all the Global University courses you need for any level of credentials in just one year! The South Texas District School of Ministry (DSOM) makes it possible with special teaching and group study sessions. The cost is $80 per course. Enroll in each course 30 days before it begins. For more information contact the office of the South Texas District Executive Secretary/Treasurer, Don Wiehe or his secretary Kay Bailey at (713) 455-1221, or email kbailey@stxag.org.

No#classes#held#in#May,#July,#August,#or#December.

2 0 1 5 / 2 0 1 6 C O U R S E S C H E D U L ET e s t i n g 9 : 0 0 A M , D e v o t i o n s 9 : 4 5 A M , C l a s s e s 1 0 : 0 0 A M

CHURCH MINISTRIES AND DISCIPLESHIP

Rev. Tammy Calderon, Director

Church Ministries and Discipleship

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

Kids Camp was a great success!! Our Evangelist, Jay Risner, did such an incredible job. 431 kids reported that they were saved for the first time and 334 said that they were filled with the Holy Spirit. Praise be to God! We love seeing so many kids come to camp. Our mission is to create an environment where children will experience God in a way they will never forget. We are already planning Kids Camp 2016! We are expecting our camps to be filled with lots of campers and fun! Be on the lookout for that information to be on our website at the beginning of the New Year.

We would like to congratulate one of our South Texas District Assemblies of God Junior Bible Quiz Teams. The Chosen Ones, from Braeswood Assembly, not only received 1st place in the South Texas District, but also went to compete at Junior Bible Quiz at the National Festival and won first place. We are so proud of all our teams that participate in Junior Bible Quiz. The 2015-2016 season of Junior Bible Quiz will be starting on October 17, 2015. Contact Cherie at churchministries@stxag.org for more info!

Pleasant Hills Children's Home in Fairfield, Texas is seeking a Happily, Married Christian couple to serve as HOUSEPARENTS to a younger girls cottage. Must be of at least 21 years of age, no more than 2 children residing in care, good driving record, of strong/good physical, mental and emotional health with great patience to work with children and teens. Non-smoker/non-drinker. Must adhere to Assemblies of God doctrinal beliefs. Package includes salary, housing/utilities, vision/dental/health/long-term disability insurances, matching retirement plan, weekday evening meals. Send resume to MarthaCares4Kids@aol.com or call 903-389-2641, ext. 223.

Cornerstone$Church$ in$Conroe,$TX$ is$ currently$ looking$ for$a$ fullItime$ youth$ pastor.$ Worship$ leading$ experience$ is$ preferred.$Please$ contact$ Pastor$ Jerry$ Frank$ at$ 936I273I1755$ for$ more$information$or$email$your$resume$to$gfrank@consolidated.net.

Ministers Benefit Association

Please be mindful to help your Pastor in planning for his/her retirement years. Ministers Benefit Association is a good place to start. Any ordained or licensed minister of the Assemblies of God is eligible to become a member of MBA.

For more about MBA and many other financial services available, go to www.agfinancial.org .

AROUND SOUTH TEXAS

Dear$Fellow$AG$Ministers,$

Many$of$our$AG$churches$have$partnered$with$us$in$delivering$hope$and$freedom$in$Christ$this$year$to$over$ 350$ students.$God$ continues$ to$ change$ lives$ at$ our$ 6$ Teen$ Challenge$ campuses$ in$ Texas.$We$graduated$over$129$students$from$our$programs$in$2014$and$expect$another$record$breaking$year$this$year.$Not$ only$ are$ students$ completing$ but$ they$ are$ getting$ better$ equipped$ through$ our$ reIentry$phase,$a$part$of$ the$program$that$ requires$ them$to$keep$a$ job,$budget,$ tithe$and$pay$back$debts$ I$while$ completing$ classes$ in$ the$ evening,$ getting$ involved$ at$ a$ local$ church,$ and$ remaining$accountable.$

I$am$writing$ to$you$today$ in$ regard$to$an$unexpected$project$ that$we$need$help$completing$at$our$Pasadena$Women's$Campus.$We$have$slowly$been$growing$into$this$53,000$square$foot$building$since$2011.$As$we$complete$a$wing,$the$fire$marshal$signs$off$and$we$have$been$able$to$use$it.$We$serve$women,$women$with$children,$and$women$in$reIentry$at$this$location.$Unexpectedly,$ the$ fire$marshal$ is$ now$ requiring$ that$we$ bring$ the$ entire$ building$ up$ to$ fire$ code,$which$includes$putting$smoke$detectors$and$AV$activators$in$91$rooms,$adding$sheetrock$to$3$wings$that$ are$ currently$ unused,$ repairing$ electrical$ issues$ in$ the$ unused$ areas,$ and$ repositioning$ fire$sprinklers$as$needed.$We$have$received$3$bids$for$this$work$and$the$best$option$comes$to$$58,000$to$complete$the$work.$We$have$raised$$10K$so$far$but$we$would$like$your$church$to$consider$helping$us$in$raising$the$$48,000$needed.$

When$ completed,$ this$ project$ will$ add$ 4$ new$ wings$ to$ the$ ministry$ I$ allowing$ us$ to$ serve$ more$women$with$children,$more$women$in$reIentry,$add$much$needed$staff$and$guest$housing,$and$allow$us$ to$ partner$ with$ a$ local$ homeless$ shelter$ to$ serve$ the$ homeless$ in$ our$ community.$ I$ have$experienced$and$believe$that$the$Lord$ is$ faithful$and$that$what$was$ initially$seen$as$a$threat$to$the$existence$of$our$Pasadena$campus$will$prove$to$be$a$catalyst$for$increased$outreach$and$ministry$to$women!$

If$your$church$would$prayerfully$consider$partnering$with$us$on$this$project,$we$would$ love$to$hear$from$ you$ and$ answer$ any$ questions$ you$ may$ have.$ Although$ we$ have$ a$ deadline$ of$ Oct$ 21$ to$complete$this$project,$we$are$expectant$of$what$God$is$going$to$do.$We$want$to$invite$your$church$to$an$Appreciation$Banquet$on$Thursday,$Nov$19$I$where$we$will$give$tours$of$the$completed$building,$enjoy$dinner$together,$and$give$God$praise$together$for$His$faithfulness$I$through$His$people.$

George$Thomas$Teen$Challenge

Senior Adult Summit February 23-25 2016

Responding$ to$ a$ burden$ and$ call$ of$ God,$Amos* and* Sue* Dodge$moved$ to$ the$Virginia$suburbs$of$Washington,$DC$in$1979$to$plant$Capital$Church$as$a$center$for$rebirth$ and$ renewal$ in$ the$ National$ Capital$ Area.$ ThirtyIsix$ years$ of$ faithful$ and$fruitful$ministry$have$ resulted$ in$ a$ strong$and$healthy$ church$ that$ touches$a$ city$and$ reaches$ the$world.$ He$ is$ noted$ for$ his$ practical,$ insightful$ teaching,$marked$with$ simplicity$ and$ clarity.$ His$ passion$ is$ to$ help$ people$ conquer$ today’s$ tough$challenges$with$Biblical$hope,$vibrant$faith,$and$courageous$living.$$

Four$Dove$Awards$ for$ “Best$ Female$Vocalist,”$ inductee$ into$ the$Gospel$Music$Hall$ of$ Fame$and$ four$decades$of$singing$gospel$music$ in$ sixteen$nations$of$ the$world$only$begin$ to$ tell$ the$ story$of$Sue*Dodge.$Her$national$and$international$radio$and$television$appearances$include$In#Touch#with$Charles$Stanley,$The#700#Club,$TBN,$and$every$week,$Sue$can$be$found$on$a$Gaither$Homecoming$series$program.$Sue’s$ministry$crosses$all$denominational$lines,$singing$in$notable$churches$throughout$the$United$States.$$$

We$will$also$have$New*Day$with$us$as$well$as$the$Harvesters*from$our$Southwestern$Assemblies$of$God$University,$joining$us.$

Early* Bird* registration,$before# February# 1,$ will$ be$ $80.00$ per$ person.$ $After# February# 1,$ it$ will$ cost$ $90.00$ per$person.$$This$includes$five$meals$and$complimentary$housing$in$the$camp$dormitories.$$$$

For*those*desiring*to*stay*in*a*hotel*at*your*own*expense.$$A$special$rate$has$been$arranged$for$Standard$Rooms$at$the$LaQuinta(Inn(and(Suites((830.896.9200)#located#at#1940$Sidney$Baker$Street$in$Kerrville,$Texas$ $78028.$ $ # #You#must#call#the#hotel#directly#and#let#them#know#you#are#with#the#Senior(Adult(Summit.# # #This#rate#is#good#as#long#as#rooms#are#available.###

You$may$complete$the$registration$form$and$mail$it$to$the$South$Texas$District$Office,$P.$O.$Box$9714,$Houston,$Texas$$77213$or$you$may$register$at$our$website$at:$www.stxag.org.$ $Wait$ for$the$Senior$Adult$Summit$slide$to$appear,$click$on$it$and$follow$the$instructions.$$$

Come$expecting$a$great$time$in$the$beautiful$Hill$Country$of$Kerrville!$$$We’ll$have$lots$of$fun,$good$music,$delicious$food$and$wonderful$fellowship!$$$Invite$a$friend!$$We’ll$see$you$at$the*Summit!*

LaQuinta*Inn*and*Suites$$$(830.896.9200)$

1940$Sidney$Baker$Street$Kerrville,$Texas$$78028$Special*Hotel*Rate*$80.$per$night$(Must$call$the$hotel$directly$and$let$them$know$you$are$with$the$Senior$Adult$Summit,$to$receive$this$rate.$$Rate$is$available$as$long$as$rooms$are$available.)$

Hill Country Camp & Conference Center 1325 Harper Road, Kerrville, Texas 78028

Musical Guests New Day and The Harvesters

I"" Kids"Camp"Coming"soon"in"July"2016"

Singles"Rally"April"2016"

Houston,"Texas"

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

Since&July&2015,&the&South&Texas&has&given&a&total&of&$99,154.43&to&BGMC.&Please&conDnue&to&send&your&offerings&directly&to&the&NaDonal&Office.&

The&2015K2016&season&starts&up&on&October&17,&2015.&Contact&Cherie&at&churchministries@stxag.org&for&more&informaDon.&

You’re Invited to a VISION CASTING EVENT - 2016

There are two opportunities for you to attend. A luncheon will be held

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2015 12:30PM

ST. JOHN’S CHURCH 2019 CRAWFORD ST. HOUSTON, TX 77002

Lunch will be served promptly at 12:30PM.

A dinner will be held THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

6:30PM FAITH ASSEMBLY CHURCH

7755 FAIRBANKS N HOUSTON RD HOUSTON, TX 77040

DINNER will be served promptly at 6:30pm.

Sponsored by Faith Assembly Church & Convoy of Hope

Houston area businesses, churches and community organizations are being invited to partner together to sponsor a city-wide Convoy of Hope outreach on APRIL 9, 2016 in Houston. This is a collaborative effort to provide thousands of struggling people in our community with groceries, health, community and job services, family portraits, haircuts, prayer, and games and activities for children; All free of charge to each guest. The goal is to mobilize hundreds of area residents to serve and make a difference in their community. Strong participation by local businesses, churches, community service agencies and individuals is crucial to the success of this event. Through this collaborative effort we can do together what no one could do alone.

PLEASE RSVP BY September 17, 2015 to Missy Millspaugh, 713-896-1808 or convoyofhopehouston.com

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for churches

Resources for South Texas Ministers and Leaders:

• IRS policy updates regarding Affordable Care Act

• Variety of helpful videos on Church Issues

• Policy on Same Sex Marriage

• Richard Hammer video on Same Sex Marriage Issues

• South Texas Royal Rangers - Project Legacy (video)

Other Online Resources: • The Assemblies of God National Office

 • AG TV - A resource from our national office. A collection of videos that will bless you.

• GeorgeOWood.com - Our General Superintendent’s Blog

• BibleGateway - An online Bible resources, with many translations and research tools

• Graceway Media - Purchase already created graphics for your messages and power points

• Gospel Publishing House - Tons of resources, study guides, curriculum, etc.

• Church Law Today - Legal Advice for Pastors

• AG Financial - a dynamic array of financial tools, products & services for you & your church

• Center For Mighty Marriages and Families

Printable Resources:1 Housing Allowance Worksheet

2 Sample Constitution & Bylaws (and other A/G church and minister's resources)

3 Qualifications for Deacons

FACILITATING HEALTH, GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT O F T H E M I N I S T E R S & M I N I S T R I E S O F S O U T H T E X A S .

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to:South Texas Assemblies of God

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

PERIODICALS P O S T A G EP A I DAt Houston, TXUSPS # 014-651

The S.T.A.R., USPS #014-651, Volume 63, Number 4,is published quarterly (plus a special December issue) by the South Texas District Council Assemblies of God, Inc.

11102 East Freeway, Houston, TX

FACILITATING HEALTH, GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT O F T H E M I N I S T E R S & M I N I S T R I E S O F S O U T H T E X A S .

The S. T. A. R. (South Texas Assemblies Review) is published quarterly (plus a special Christmas issue)

and is the Official Publication of the SOUTH TEXAS DISTRICT COUNCIL-

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD, Inc.11102 East Freeway (I-10)

Houston, Texas 77029

Don Wiehe - Executive Editor

David Wilson - Managing Editor

Mailing address:South Texas Assemblies of God

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

www.stxag.org 713-455-1221

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SOUTH TEXAS ASSEMBLIES OF GODOFFICERS/PRESBYTERY/STAFF

Executive District OfficersTim R. Barker - Superintendent

Steve Banning - Assistant SuperintendentDon Wiehe - Executive Secretary/Treasurer

Executive PresbytersSteve Weaver and Gene Summers

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

District Sectional PresbytersDarold DeHart - San Jacinto Section

Donny Flippo - Beaumont SectionMike Hammonds - Gulf Coast Section

Lloyd Maddoux - North Houston SectionErny McDonough - Victoria Section

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

Deborah Prihoda - Houston SectionDoug Roberts - San Antonio Section

William Stockstill - Corpus Christi Section

Honorary PresbytersHoward Burroughs, Gary Chapin,

Johnny Durham, & Joseph Granberry

District Ministries Departmental OfficersRoger Bailey - Missions

Roger Bailey - HonorBound Men

Tammy Calderon - Church Ministries/Discipleship

Vanessa Hall - Women’s Ministries

Stancle Williams - Youth Ministries

_________________________________

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