The Alabama Messenger March/April 2018

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March/April 2018 Volume 32/Number 2

THE 103RD ALABAMA DISTRICT COUNCIL APRIL 23-25, 2018 FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA

wi! special guest speakers

KEN DRAUGHON Alabama District Superintendent

JIM CYMBALA

Lead Pastor The Brooklyn Tabernacle

RICK DUBOSE

JOHN EASTER

General Treasurer

For more information, please visit www.adcag.org or contact the Superintendent’s Office at trussell@adcag.org

Director of Africa’s Hope

EDWARD WILSON DISTRICT SECRETARY-TREASURER ewilson@adcag.org

Ministries Worth Supporting I will get a letter and questionnaire several times a year, requesting information on a minister who has applied for financial assistance from Aged Ministers Assistance (AMA) in Springfield. Most of the time I am unaware of the minister’s need. However, I am happy to answer the questions and also make as many funds available as possible from our general fund. These individuals have given their lives to the ministry, oftentimes without adequate remuneration. Getting to the end of their life, they find themselves trying to live solely from Social Security, which is often totally inadequate. AMA gauges their support on the total income of the ministry: $1,509.00 for a couple and $1,006.00 for an individual. You might ask, do we have ministers who are trying to live on that small income? The answer is YES. A number of years ago a fund was established to assist our ministers. Through our ministers emergency fund we have assisted many with one-time gifts and others with monthly support. The amount we give depends on the balance we have, usually. However, you may find that we have ended some years with more going out than coming in.

We owe those who have gone before us. We are standing on their shoulders and enjoying a walk on the trails they blazed. We could never do enough to aid them. They should never be forgotten or forsaken.

I am appealing to every minister and church to support AMA and the district ministers emergency fund. Both are needed to assure our pioneers of our love and concern, and their financial freedom. Please send your checks of any size payable to the district general fund, designated Minister Emergency Fund.

Alabama Teen Challenge began in Birmingham in 1972 by concerned Christians. The first building was a twostory residence. Now there are four centers scattered over Alabama: Lincoln, Selma, Bay Minette, and a ladies center in Hayden. The ministry, now under the leadership of Executive Director Robert Angels, is still pouring into the lives of those with life-controlling problems. Hundreds of men and women have found Jesus as the answer to their problems and are living productive lives, honoring the Lord. Many others are getting the help they need right now because the doors are still open.

Let me encourage you to invest in this worthy ministry. You may do so in a number of ways: volunteer your time and labor, contribute financially one time or on a monthly basis, pray for those who are coaching and teaching the students, and by sharing the ministries’ need with others.

To support Alabama Teen Challenge monthly, send your gifts to ALATC, P.O. Box 270, Lincoln, AL 35096, or you may send it to the district to receive district missions credit.

Alabama Prison Ministries was started a number of years ago by Chaplains Steve and Esther Walker, ordained Assemblies of God ministry. As a result of this ministry a number of men and women have receive a Bible education, enabling them to succeed as they return to freedom. The excitement of those receiving this assistance while incarcerated is overwhelming. They are so thankful that they aren’t forgotten. The testimonies of those who have been released are touching. The families who are having their mom or dad return are grateful that someone cared.

Please consider supporting this ministry financially. You may do so by sending your contributions to my office, designated Alabama Prison Ministries. Great will be the reward to those who assisted those who were imprisoned.

Rev. Ken Draughon ALABAMA DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT ds@adcag.org

Our 103rd Alabama District Council begins Monday, April 23rd at Montgomery First Assembly of God, 135 Bell Road. Our theme is “Pray for the Impossible.”

I am so excited to have as our guest, Pastor Jim Cymbala of Brooklyn Tabernacle in New York. He is a renowned writer and speaker around the world. I am expecting a supernatural presence of God’s Spirit and an amazing gathering at this council.

Please join me in prayer for this important gathering of our fellowship.

We are planning a state-wide video live streaming prayer gathering calling on heaven for a fresh outpouring of God’s Spirit among our churches and around the world. We’ll let you know when and where that will be.

Numbers chapter 13 and 14 tells the story of a people called Israel. They had come to a comfortable place at Kadesh Barnea. God had given them everything they needed, but now He was getting ready to call them out of their comfort zone. Look at part of the story in chapter 13: “But the men that went up with him said, We be not able to go up against the people; for they are stronger than we. And they brought up an evil report of the land which they had searched unto the children of Israel, saying, The land, through which we have gone to search it, is a land that eateth up the inhabitants thereof; and all the people that we saw in it are men of a great stature. And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of the giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight” (Numbers 13:31-33).

God challenged them to step out of their “comfort zone” and begin to operate in the “faith zone.” It’s easy to live for God when everything is going our way and there are no obstacles to overcome. When God invites us to step up and do a work for Him—He prepares the way.

Notice that verse two says, “the land …I am giving.” This is stated in the present tense even though Israel had not yet even entered the Promised Land. God will “draw” you out into the “faith zone” where faith is required to accomplish the task, but He will always go ahead of you.

The principle here is simple and yet missed by so many Christians. We are called to do much for God, but He has already prepared the way for us to do all of those things. All we are called to do is to walk in obedience, so God can accomplish those things in us through His power.

What is God calling you to that would take you out of your comfort zone?

• The comfort zone of life as it is – why rock the boat, life is pretty good.

• The comfort zone of relationships – if I follow Christ someone may reject me or not want me.

• The comfort zone of old attitudes – if I follow Christ I will have to let go of my bitterness, jealousy, etc…

Joshua and Caleb knew that the only safe place in life is where God is, and God is not inside your comfort zone!

Hear His call to you today to step out of your “comfort zone” into the “faith zone.” Let’s partner with Him for the supernatural to take place around us.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Michael D. Sharp, DMin District CE Director

WATCH for what’s coming up!

Discipleship Sunday School Small Groups Children’s Ministries BGMC Junior Bible Quiz Royal Rangers Alabama Kids Camps

A MINISTRY TO EVERY CHURCH ….AND EVERY PERSON

msharp@adcag.org

2018 ACMS TRAINING DAY Please mark your calendars for Saturday, August 18, 2018 and watch for the 5 locations to be announced in the next few weeks.

“I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH”

Senior Adult Ministries

SS Tithe Jan 2018 The Crossing…………………………..….……$350.00 Lusk AG………………………...………………….232.00 Clanton First AG…………………………………..76.96 Shady Grove AG…………………………………...73.00 Haw Hill AG………………………………………….72.00 Faith AG……………………………………………...60.00 Kingwood AG……………………………………….50.00 Montgomery First AG…………………………….50.00 Rock Springs AG…………………………………..46.10 Aldrich AG…………………………………………...35.04

JBQ COMING UP March 09-10 - State Semi F….SCCC April 07 - State Finals….Evangel Church

BGMC Jan 2018 Clearwater AG………………………...……....4,162.41 New Home AG……………….………………….1,760.00 Ozark First AG………………………………….1,068.85 Jackson First AG………………………………….614.48 Centenary AG……………………………………...560.00 Thompson Chapel AG…………………………...321.88 Phenix City First AG……………………………..300.00 Georgetown AG……….…………………………...271.87 Hope Church AG…………………….…………….223.00 Saugahatchee AG………………………………...174.00

ROYAL RANGERS March 02-04 Royal Ranger FCF TRACE April 27-29 Royal Ranger POW WOW - CLE

BACK BY REQUEST…...

Appearances on Bill Gaither Homecoming Video’s

8 1 0 2 T A E R T E R SENIOR Don’t miss this!

April 30 - May 3

DOVE AWARD WINNING SONGWRITER AND COMEDIAN!

AARON WILBURN

SPRINGVILLE CAMP & CONFERENCE CENTER THANK YOU FOR GIVING, ALABAMA! YOU RANKED 8TH IN THE NATION FOR BGMC GIVING $257,025.94 FOR 2017!!

2018

ALABAMA AG KIDS CAMP Mark Sasser Camp 1 May 27 - 30 Camp 2 MAY 30 - JuNe 02

Annie & Scott Miller

Russell Smith

Camp 3 June 03 - 06 camp 4 June 06 - 09

camp 5 June 10 - 13 camp 6 June 13 - 16

get ready for the fun!!

SPRINGVILLE CAMP AND CONFERENCE CENTER

Applications and more at adcag.orG

334.279.7172 ext 4

ALABAMA DISTRICT MISSIONS & MEN’S MINISTRIES DISTRICT DIRECTOR

DAVID STRAHAN

email: dstrahan@adcag.org

us & world missions

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church planting & development

men’s ministry

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103rd Alabama District Council Missions Banquet with Speaker: Dr. John Easter

Monday, April 23, 2018

Banquet begins at 5:00 PM (Tickets are $20) Join us for our Upcoming District Missions Service Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at 9:00 am.

Our Special Guest is Dr. John Easter, Director of Africa’s Hope

LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE! ALL Tickets will be First Come/First Serve Only 400 seats will be available for the 2018 Missions Banquet, Register Early Contact the District Office to reserve your tickets now for our Missions Banquet!

Thank you for supporting our Alabama District Missionaries!

With your support we have been able to respond to our Alabama Missionaries’ personal needs and disaster relief.

Please be sure and send your faith promise to the Alabama District Council, marked Alabama World Missions Legacy Fund.

Nepal Theological Women’s Dorm

Thank you Alabama for giving $326,888.39 to LFTL in 2017! We placed 8th in the Nation!

Thank you so much for supporting our building project for the Nepal Theological College. As we begin to wrap up our project, we still need approximately $40,000.00 in faith promises to complete the project. If you have not made a faith promise, we would love for you to join us.

Please send in your funds as soon as you can so the project does not slow down.

Make sure and send your faith promise to the Alabama District Office, attention Missions Department. To print a faith promise for, visit: Nepal Theological Women’s Dorm Faith Promise Form

Thank you for all those who attended our recent CP&D Banquet Tour. We are grateful for the support as we look forward to the future of church planting in Alabama. If you have not turned in your 2018 faith promise, please do so.

Mark Your Calendars NOW! Men’s Encounter 2018 September 27-29th Springville Camp & Conference Center

Guest Speaker: Rev. Wilfredo “Choco” De Jesus

CP&D Top 25 Giving 2017 Montgomery First A/G

$36,061

Dothan First A/G

$25,000

Phenix City First A/G

$18,000

Evangel Church

$15,000

Fountain of Life Church

$10,700

Robertsdale First A/G

$9,800

Lake City A/G

$9,600

Ashland First A/G

$8,305

Clanton First A/G

$8,000

Centerpointe A/G

$6,600

Moffett Road A/G

$6,600

Calvary A/G-Decatur

$6,000

Harper’s Joy A/G

$6,000

Marvin Chapel A/G

$6,000

River of Life Worship Center

$5,500

Tuscaloosa First A/G

$5,000

Florala First A/G

$4,000

Creola A/G

$3,892

New Season A/G

$3,600

Trinity A/G-Red Bay

$3,600

Butler First A/G

$3,100

Faith Temple A/G

$3,000

Monroeville First A/G

$3,000

Appleton First A/G

$2,750

Sanford A/G

$2,750

Alabama Women’s Ministries Director: Cyndi Draughon

for every woman...

Now is the perfect time to get involved with Alabama Women’s Ministry. Women in ministry need one another! The Ladies Luncheon at District Council is a wonderful way to connect with other women from every walk of ministry. The Life Rally tour is also a great way to connect with those who live in your area. Please step out and get involved. You will not regret it. I hope to see you at these upcoming events!

Life Rally & Girls Night Out

Dis trict Council Ladies Luncheon Tuesday, April 24th at 11:30 AM

Montgomery First AG Gym - $20 Per ticket

Guest Speaker: Phyllis Sawyer

Alabama Girls Ministries

Coordinator: Kristi Norris

her heart... her world... His purpose

GirlsNight Out REMINDER

Be sure to check the Life Rally & Girls’ Night Out schedule for the night your section will meet. I want you to bring all of your girls to this event for a FUN night together.

We will bring our missions offerings for the past year and celebrate what Alabama Girls are doing for missionaries around the world.

July 17-20, 2018 at Springville CamP

Teen Girls Speaker

CRYSTAL MASON

Mpact Speaker

Annie Miller

Alabama Youth Ministries ALABAMAYOUTHMINISTRIES.COM

DISTRICT YOUTH DIRECTOR: STEVEN

A. MASON

EMAIL: DYDSEC@ADCAG.ORG

JAN-FEB 2018

YOUTH GROUP

OFFERINGS DOTHAN FIRST- $59 JACKSON FIRST- $50 MONTGOMERY FIRST- $50

Our twenty-first annual Discipleship Weekend was held at Springville Camp and Conference Center the weekend of January 12-14, 2018. This year was a great success with attendance of approximately 550 students and leaders from across the state.

Our speaker, Terry Parkman, did an outstanding job teaching our students, and challenging our youth leaders throughout the weekend. His infectious spirit and communication style connected with the audience in a profound way.

In addition, Garrett Serban led us in praise and worship and did a wonderful job of ministering to our camp and bringing us into God’s presence with music.

The 23 small group sessions, led by our youth leaders across the state, gave our students several opportunities for intensive bible study.

Matt Baker, lead youth pastor at Christian Life Church in Orange Beach, taught the leaders small group session and brought much insightful information to them. We also commissioned Campus Missionaries from schools all over the state.

Special thanks to Jimmy Watson, who organized all of our student small groups, and to all the Deeper staff for their assistance throughout the weekend. We received many positive reports from both students and leaders on the tremendous impact this weekend has had on their lives, and look forward to hearing testimonies from our Alabama students.

EVANGEL, MONTGOMERY.- $25 MOFFETT RD, MOBILE- $25 HANCEVILLE AG- $20 ROBERTSDALE FIRST- $15 FOUNTAIN OF LIFE, SARALAND- $10 LAKE CITY, GUNTERSVILLE- $10 EMPIRE AG- $5 MT. VERVON, ELBA- $5

$537,133.56 total giving for churches in 2017 MAKING THE ALABAMA DISTRICT 2 ND IN THE NATION Congratulations to Dothan First for placing 11 th in the nation .

Alabama goal for 2018:

$800,000

Help make this dream become a reality!

Our missionaries are counting on us.

speed the light 2017 GRAND CLUB CHURCHES

DIAMOND AWARD CHURCHES ($25,000+) Dothan First Assembly $66,432.10 Montgomery First Assembly $31,822.15 Phenix City First Assembly $28,875.00

PLATINUM AWARD CHURCHES ($10,000-$24,999) Garywood Assembly, Hueytown $21,328.14 Ozark First Assembly $17,925.03 Lomax Assembly, Clanton $16,500.00 Christian Life Church, Orange Beach $15,286.00 Jackson First Assembly $14,942.50 Orchard Assembly, Semmes $14,508.84 Madison Assembly $12,820.17 Newton First Assembly $11,895.00 Vincent Revival Center $11,510.70 Life Church of the A/G, Rainbow City $10,083.04

GOLD AWARD CHURCHES ($5,000-$9,999) Bethel Assembly, Ariton $9,734.18 Crossroads Assembly, Albertville $8,600.00 Florence First Assembly $8,503.54 Church of His Presence, Daphne $8,000.00 Butler First Assembly $7,642.97 Geneva First Assembly $6,600.00 Haw Hill Assembly, Brundidge $6,500.00 Appleton Assembly, Brewton $6,428.00 Chancellor Assembly $6,000.00 Harper's Joy Assembly, Dothan $5,800.00 Clearwater Assembly, Wagarville $5,175.00 Daleville Assembly $5,000.00 Robertsdale First Assembly $5,000.00

SILVER AWARD CHURCHES ($2,500-$4,999) Ashland First Assembly $4,665.28 Moffett Road Assembly, Mobile $4,253.31 CenterPointe Assembly, Mobile $4,195.77 Tuscaloosa First Assembly $4,106.31 Hartselle First Assembly $3,900.00 Coleman Assembly, Frisco City $3,700.00 Calvary Temple Assembly, Saraland $3,523.70 Georgetown Assembly, Wilmer $3,500.00 Clanton First Assembly $3,430.89 Bethel Grace Assembly, Jasper $3,413.94 Excel Assembly $3,174.82 Fountain of Life Church, Saraland $3,059.00 Marvin Chapel Assembly, Coffee Springs $3,025.00 Piney Grove Assembly, Samson $3,000.00 Sumiton First Assembly $2,985.66 Lake City Assembly, Guntersville $2,851.00 New Haven Assembly, Brundidge $2,775.00 Eufaula First Assembly $2,700.00 City Church of Mobile $2,618.08 East Brewton First Assembly $2,558.25 Thompson Chapel Assembly, Jemison $2,500.00 Range Assembly, Repton $2,500.00

HONOR AWARD CHURCHES ($2,499-$1,000) Saraland First Assembly $2,498.30 Temple Assembly, Clanton $2,437.41 Piney Grove Assembly, Newton $2,423.20 Calvary Temple Assembly, Anniston $2,324.19 Bay Minette First Assembly $2,000.00 Lifechurch Birmingham $2,000.00 Pinedale Assembly, Clanton $2,000.00 Sunshine Assembly, Clanton $2,000.00 Faith Assembly, Enterprise $2,000.00 Hanceville Assembly $2,000.00 The Crossing, McCalla $2,000.00 Shady Grove Assembly, Samson $2,000.00 Enterprise First Assembly $1,920.00 Evangel Church, Montgomery $1,841.19 Fellowship Temple, Northport $1,800.00 Empire Assembly $1,775.00 Bethel Worship Center, Wetumpka $1,741.57 Calvary Assembly, Mobile $1,694.74 Mount Vernon Assembly, Elba $1,672.50 Liberty Assembly, Millport $1,654.53 New Beginnings Assembly, Warrior $1,510.00 Creola Assembly $1,500.00 New Horizon, Tuscaloosa $1,500.00 Pleasant Grove First Assembly $1,475.12 Elba First Assembly $1,342.00 Faith Christian Center, Ozark $1,315.07 Needham Assembly $1,236.25 Parkway Assembly, Mobile $1,200.00 Tanner-Williams Assembly, Wilmer $1,200.00 Sulligent First Assembly $1,168.00 Centenary Assembly, Luverne $1,150.00 Satsuma First Assembly $1,133.61 Ashford First Assembly $1,130.00 Christian Life Church, Foley $1,100.00 Cedar Springs Assembly, Leeds $1,100.00 Metro Worship Center, Mobile $1,100.00 Fellowship Church, Oxford $1,078.00 River of Life Worship Center, Alex City $1,000.00 Taylor Assembly, Dothan $1,000.00 The River Church, Eufaula $1,000.00 Burns Assembly, Hartford $1,000.00 Wooten Chapel, New Brockton $1,000.00 Samson First Assembly $1,000.00 Gospel Lighthouse Assembly, Semmes $1,000.00

Grand Club Students Alex Fortson - Vincent Revival Center Caleb Miller - Fountain of Life, Saraland Libby Jones - Lomax, Clanton Hannah Kelly - Butler First Rachel Phillips - Florence First Timothy McDonald - Appleton, Brewton Bryanna Horton - Phenix City First Hannah Watson - Butler First Austin Rowell - Appleton, Brewton Abigail Jernigan - Moffett Rd, Mobile Madi Leatherman - Garywood, Hueytown Savannah Clemens - Montgomery First Gage Smith - Garywood, Hueytown Sydney Phillips - Madison Assembly Marlee Ellis - Garywood, Hueytown Rebekah Smith - Vincent Revival Center Olivia Caffee - Garywood, Hueytown Joseph Booker - Appleton, Brewton Caleb Horton - Phenix City First Luke Mills - Lifechurch, Birmingham Adam Caffee - Garywood, Hueytown Andrew Caffee - Garywood, Hueytown Mary Caffee - Garywood, Hueytown Lauryn Cash - Garywood, Hueytown Parker Ellis - Garywood, Hueytown Cheyenne Hedstrom - Faith Chr., Ozark

$2,208.25 $2,000.00 $1,900.00 $1,875.00 $1,668.30 $1,565.00 $1,518.80 $1,500.00 $1,495.00 $1,350.00 $1,333.00 $1,217.54 $1,208.00 $1,183.00 $1,085.00 $1,060.50 $1,034.00 $1,019.00 $1,018.80 $1,007.38 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00

Alabama District Council April 23-25, 2018

Schedule of Events Monday, April 23 2:00 p.m.

Registration Begins

5:00 p.m.

Missions Banquet

2:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Missions Practice

Opening Service with Superintendent Ken Draughon

-Honoring Hall of Faith Recipients

Tuesday, April 24 9:00 a.m.

Missions Service with Dr. John Easter

2:00 p.m.

Business Session

11:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Ladies Luncheon/Lunch Break

Service with Rev. Jim Cymbala

*Retirement Celebration for Rev. & Rev. Edward Wilson following the Tuesday evening service.

Wednesday, April 25 9:00 a.m.

12:00 p.m.

Morning Service with Rev. Jim Cymbala

-Memorial Service & Communion

STL Grand Club Banquet/ Lunch Break

2:00 p.m.

E3 Afternoon Session

5:30 p.m.

Presbytery arrives for Ordination meeting

4:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Ordination Candidates & Spouses arrive for pictures

Ordination Service with Rev. Rick DuBose

DATA CHANGES SUTTON, CRISTY (L) 7111 N. BLUE ANGEL PKWY PENSACOLA, FL 32526 706-580-3279

BEACH, SPENCER (CM) (ELLEN) 180 SILO HILL RD MADISON, AL 35758 FROM THE ARKANSAS DISTRICT

NEW MINISTERS ALEXANDER, HALIE N. (CM) (WESLEY) 417 JANE RD APT 4 TROY, AL 36079 408-905-8454

HUDSON, TAYLOR M. (CM) 1800 HILL AVE. HUEYTOWN, AL 35023 205-552-8542

MARCUM, DOUGLAS (L) (JAN) 706 HOLLYN LN HEADLAND, AL 36345 615-429-4072 FROM THE TN. DISTRICT

MINISTERS TRANSFERRED IN ALFORD, LEAH (L) 1800 LINKS BLVD APT 3004 TUSCALOOSA, AL 35405 518-593-9249 FROM THE NEW YORK DISTRICT LOUDAN, LAUREN N. (O) 1832 CAROLINE CT SOUTHDSIDE, AL 35907 540-664-0732 FROM THE POTOMAC DISTRICT BROWN, AMYLEE (L) 13172 CO RD 7 GOODWATER, AL 35072 256-839-1063 FROM THE S. MISSOURI DISTRICT FREELAND, DAVID M. (O) (JILLIAN) 1008 VALLEY DR ATTALLA, AL 35954 757-272-9701 FROM THE POTOMAC DISTRICT

ALABAMA DISTRICT COUNCIL OF THE ASSEMBLIES OF GOD EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Kenneth Draughon District Superintendent John A. Loper, Jr. Assistant Superintendent Edward Wilson District Secretary-Treasurer

SHIPMAN, RODNEY (L) (SHERRI) 23861 KILIENNY LANE DAPHNE, AL 36526 479-301-8452 FROM THE ARKANSAS DISTRICT

GENERAL PRESBYTERS Kenneth Draughon Johnny E. Jones Murray Kelley District Presbyters

XIQUES,LISA (CM) (MICHAEL) 1925 8TH AVE APT 15 D TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401 870-421-8673 FROM THE S. TEXAS DISTRICT HOLMES, CHARLES R., II (ELIZABETH) 800 ENERGY CENTER BLVD APT 4104 NORTHPORT, AL 35473 478-737-0095 FROM THE GEORGIA DISTRICT SEATON, MICHAEL (L) 2402 CO RD 41 CLANTON, AL 35046 205-688-7742 FROM THE N. TEXAS DISTRICT

George Arnett Barry Danner Scottie Fulcher Jerry Jenkins Keith Jones Michael Joyner Charles Lenn Eddie Littlefield

Michael Lynn Marty Phillips Randall Reid George Sawyer Jeff Scurlock James F. Smith, Sr. David Wooten

DISTRICT MISSIONS/MEN’S DIRECTOR David Strahan DISTRICT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DIRECTOR Michael Sharp DISTRICT YOUTH MINISTRIES DIRECTOR Steven Mason DISTRICT WOMEN’S MINISTRIES DIRECTOR Cynthia Draughon

MINISTERIAL UPGRADES REV. ANGEL RODRIGUEZ (L) REV. M EDWARD HINSON (L)

HOLT, CHARLES K. (O) (DORIS) 5003 WILLOW CREEK DR OWENS CROSSROADS, AL 35763 603-571-0531 FROM THE N. NEW ENGLAND DISTRICT

For more information on upcoming events visit the Alabama District Council of the Assemblies of God website at: www.adcag.org

In Loving Memory…

Rev. Elmer L. Ellis of Brundidge, Alabama went home to be with the Lord January 9, 2018, at the age of 75. Funeral services were held at Dillard Funeral Home Chapel, Brundidge, Alabama, January 11, 2018, with Rev. Ashley Faulk and Rev. Malcolm Parker officiating.

Brother Ellis was granted license with the Assemblies of God in 2000, after serving with the Emmanuel Holiness Conference for a number of years. His ministry with the Assemblies of God consisted of pastor of Grace Christian Fellowship, Level Plain Assembly of God, Purdue Assembly of God, and Marvin Chapel Assembly of God. He leaves behind his wife, Mary Jane, two sons, one daughter, seven grandchildren, and four greatgrandchildren.

2018 Course Schedule Class Date

Level 1 Courses (Certified)

January 6 January 6 January 20

Assemblies of God History, Missions, and Governance

Christ in the Synoptic Gospels

Introduction to Pentecostal Doctrine

Acts: The Work of the Holy Spirit

Prison Epistles

February 3 February 3 February 10

March 10 March 10 March 17

April 14 April 14 April 28

May 19 May 19 May 26

August 4 August 4 August 11

Introduction to Hermeneutics

Eschatology

Church Administration, Finance and Law

The Local Church in Evangelism

Effective Leadership

Pastoral Ministry

Conflict Management for Church Leaders

Introduction to AG Missions

September 8 September 8 September 8

October 6 October 6 October 13

Relationships and Ethics in Ministry

November 3 November 3 November 10

Level 2 Courses Level 3 Courses (License) (Ordination)

Introduction to Theology: Prayer and Worship A Pentecostal Perspective

New Testament The Pentateuch Survey

Old Testament The Corinthians Survey Correspondence

Romans: The Poetic Books

Justification by Faith

Introduction to Preaching in the Homiletics Contemporary World

(Black denotes North Campus) Mt Olive You may contact Edward Wilson for more information.

(Blue denotes Southeast Campus) Newton (334) 279‐7172 or ewilson@adcag.org (Red denotes Southwest Campus) Evergreen

Enrollment form may be found at www.adcag.org

Alabama District Council of the Assemblies of God 5919 Carmichael Road Montgomery, AL 36117