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OKLAHOMA
OUTLOOK Publisher H. Franklin Cargill
SEPTEMBER
Fall Ministry Tour: Section 5E (AM) Section 1 (AM) Section 4 (PM) Section 9N (AM) Section 10 (PM) Section 5W (AM) Section 8 (PM)
September 18 September 20 September 20 September 25 September 25 September 27 September 27
BGMC Buddy Bike Run Main Event Men’s Conference
September 22 September 28-29
OCTOBER
Light for the Lost Tour: Section 3 October 8 Section 7 October 9 Section 12 October 11 Section 11 October 15 Section 10 October 16 Section 9 October 18 Section 1 October 22 Section 5 October 23 Section 8 October 25 Section 2 October 29 Section 4 October 30 Section 6 November 1 District Ministers Retreat (Branson, MO) School of Ministry Gameday (OKC) Credentials Seminar – Entry Level - OKC School of Ministry Gameday (Muskogee) Chi Alpha Breakaway (Sparks) Convergence (OKC)
October 1-3 October 6 October 6 October 13 October 12-14 October 19-20
NOVEMBER Youth Pastors Retreat School of Ministry Gameday Credential Celebration School of Ministry Gameday (Muskogee)
November 1-2 November 3 November 10 November 10
Designer Jayson Evans Josh Lowder Copyeditor Renae Elmore
GENERAL PRESBYTERS
SECTIONAL PRESBYTERS
H. Franklin Cargill Superintendent
Raymond Frizzelle Section 1
Craig Dacus Assistant Superintendent
Keith Williams Section 2
Darryl Wootton Corporate Secretary
Terry Bradley Section 3
EXECUTIVE PRESBYTERS
Bob Yandell Section 4
Bruce McCarty Ron McCaslin MINISTRY DIRECTORS Chad Brodrick Church Ministries Heath Corrales Youth Ministries Dean Guthrie Children’s Ministries Darren Pilcher Executive Pastor Missions Susie Purkey Women’s Ministries
P.O. Box 13179 Oklahoma City, OK 73113 405.475.1100 www.okag.org
@OKDCofAG OklahomaDistrictCouncil
ORDAINED FEMALE PRESBYTER Deborah Burke
Jamie Austin Section 5E Mike Buie Section 5W Jeromye Jackson Section 6 Jimmy Keith Section 7 Kelly Coffey Section 8 David Brooks Section 9N Duane Elmore Section 9S Don Barnes Section 10 Ric Freeman Section 11 Arlis Moon Section 12
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SUPERINTENDENT
T H E D RE AM...
BY FAITH! Action has moved from the conference table in the architect’s office to the future site of The Solid Rock – an F5 rated gymnasium and multi-purpose facility! On August 28th the firm of Burgess Engineering began the process of drilling soil samples to determine the depth needed for designing the foundation. A few days following, the surveyors spent the day by marking the point of references needed for digging the footing for the building. THE DREAM IS BECOMING A REALITY! Our present NEED is for financial action from those who believe in the Next Generation. There are TWO active fundraising campaigns in place – one for churches and one for individuals: WE LOVE CAMPERS – All of our churches are asked to “sponsor” their own students (ages 8-18) by setting a goal of raising $400/student. Has your church set your goal? Simply total the number of young people in your church (your last ACMR would be a great place to reference) and multiply that number by $400. Join me in affirming WE LOVE CAMPERS! OKLAHOMA STORM CHASERS – We are seeking for 1,000 STORM CHASERS that will support this project by contributing at least $1,000 each. Many have already made this commitment and contributions are being received. A large display will be placed inside of the F5 storm-rated building listing the names of those who join this growing number of individuals. ARE YOU AN OKLAHOMA STORM CHASER?
DMR - A QUIET PLACE No event in the OKAG District Calendar is more focused on the health of our ministers than the ANNUAL DISTRICT MINISTERS RETREAT. It is designed to allow participants to follow the specific instructions spoken by the Master. He urged His followers to take a break from the normal activities associated with ministry. No longer were they to carry the load of evangelism, deliverance ministry, or the pressure of an unending schedule of service to the multitude. His words were clear – STOP – “Let’s go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile” (Mark 6:31 NLT). Christ’s followers had been so occupied with the King’s business that they had no time left for the King! The multitude was so great and the needs were so obvious that the disciples had neglected the basic priority of discipleship. No question that they had been busy, but while they were “giving out” they “gave out!” Unfortunately, this same story could well be told of far too many Oklahoma Assemblies of God ministers – too busy with the King’s business without sufficient time for the King! The first week of October – October 1-3 – offers a once-a-year opportunity for our ministers to participate in this biblical mandate. The Oklahoma District Ministers Retreat is not “just another meeting,” IT IS FOR YOU! Our special speakers for this year’s retreat will be Mike and Kerry Clarensau as well as Richard Hammar. We will be meeting at THE CHATEAU ON THE LAKE in Branson, Missouri. Please remember – our first session will begin at 5 PM on Monday, October 1! Our sessions will focus on the following: • Monday @ 5 PM – A Healthy Ministry • Tuesday @ 9:30 AM – A Healthy Minister • Wednesday @ 9:30 AM – Current Legal Challenges Linda and I are excited about spending these hours with our friends and family! Honored to Serve, Frank Cargill, Pastor Oklahoma AG Ministries
FRANK CARGILL DISTR ICT SUPE R INTE NDE NT F R ANK . CAR G IL L @O K AG . O R G
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MISSIONS
CENTU RY LE AD E RS H IP ON E -DAY
EXPERI E NC E I do not know of an effective leader who doesn’t want to
get better at growing personally, creating a healthy culture for their organization, and investing intentionally in the next generation. Leaders who lead well continually improve. In other words, leaders get better!
And, we are opening up this year’s Experience by offering a special one-day registration for the November 15 Roundtable. Our guest will be Ed Stetzer, author and Christian missiologist. Dr. Stetzer’s newest book (to be released in October 2018), “Christians in the Age of Outrage: How to Bring Our Best When the World is at its Worst,” will be provided for every registrant. In addition, lunch will be provided.
Century Leadership provides stellar opportunities to get better as a leader. And, this year’s Experience will be marked by some of the best practical information on growing, creating and investing as a leader. The roundtable environment will be set for on-purpose connecting and rich discussion.
Take advantage of this one-day leadership event! To register for this individual experience, go to www.centuryleadership.com/experience or call our office at (405) 475-1132. Let’s GROW, CREATE, and INVEST together!
DARREN PILCHER M IS S IO N S DIRE C TO R EX EC UT IV E PASTO R DA R R E N . P ILC H ER @ O K AG. O R G @ DA R R E N P ILC H E R
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FINANCE
P ROT E C T IN G
C H ILD R EN I recently heard attorney Richard Hammar present his Annual Tax & Legal Update for Churches & Ministries. During this presentation, there was a large section of time committed to the care and due diligence church leaders should take when selecting employees or volunteers who will be working with minors. In this talk he listed eight things churches should consider implementing when putting together a screening policy.
While all of these items cannot guarantee 100% protection, they can certainly make it much more difficult for people with poor motives to gain access to minors within your church. The absolute worst thing a church can do is to do nothing. One other important note to always remember when it comes to setting policy within your church is this; if you create the policy, you need to follow the policy. Failing to do so opens your church up to unnecessary liability.
From a risk management perspective a church’s screening and selection process should include the following items: 1. A written application. 2. An interview. 3. Institutional references. These are not personal references, rather references from other churches, schools, or charities for which the person has also worked with minors. 4. A six-month rule. You should never allow anyone to work with minors in your church who is not willing to first come and participate in the life of the church for a minimum of six months.
For a more thorough look at this training, you can purchase the resource listed below. It is a great tool to work through with your church leadership team.
Reducing the Risk (Newly-Revised)
Available at: store.churchlawtodaystore.com
5. Benchmark your policies and procedures. Compare your policies and procedures with other churches, charities, and/ or the public school system. 6. Review. You should have a periodic review of your policies with legal counsel. 7.
Two-adult rule. You should adopt a policy that prohibits one adult from being alone with one child.
8. Criminal background check. The criminal background check should consist of a nationwide search of sex offender registries, and a nationwide criminal file search.
The absolute worst thing a church can do is to do nothing. KEVIN CONNER F INANCE & O PE R ATIO NS K E VIN. CO NNE R @O K AG . O R G @K E VINSCO NNE R
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CHURCH
IMPAC T IN G RU RAL
COMMUNITIES In partnership with McAlester Northside, Rural Compassion,
Church Ministries Department, and the District Office hosted a Rural Compassion Training for 22 pastors and their spouses. It was an incredible time of encouragement, training, and resource for everyone who attended. They were able to shop for suits, shirts, and were given awesome gift baskets by the host church! Each couple walked away with great ideas and a renewed vision for their community. Thank you to everyone who made this event such a great success! We look forward to partnering with our rural churches to see them impact their communities! Chad and Nyree
CHAD BRODRICK C H URC H M IN IST RIE S C H A D. B RO DRIC K @ O K AG. O R G
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WOMEN’S
DAU GH T E RS
CONFERENCE LADIES REGISTER NOW! 2018 Daughters Conference “Warfare Prayer” (2 Corinthians 10:3-6)
“For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.” God wants to bring back the Intercessory Prayer Warrior to His Church! Sadly, most of our Intercessory Prayer Warriors have “aged out” or gone to heaven. Who have we replaced them with? The reality is, in most modern-day churches- no one. We’ve forgotten how to really PRAY and we’re paying the price for it. It’s called Warfare Prayer and we want to teach, preach and expound upon it in every way to inspire a new generation! It’s time to bring Intercessory Prayer, Fasting AND the Prayer Room (or “Upper Room”) back into today’s church. Friends, if you haven’t noticed, the Enemy is intensifying his ground game. It’s time we “Upped the Ante” in prayer and like mighty women before us that knew how to touch God, it’s time to fight on our knees. We’re a mighty army! • • • •
Come learn what it means to be more powerful in prayer. Come learn the secret to more answers to your personal prayers. Come experience His Refreshing Wind and Fire! Come to 2018 Daughters Conference!
201 8 DAU GH T E R S C O N FE R E N C E S C H E D UL E Friday, September 14, 2018 12:30pm Registration/Vendor Shopping & Eurasia Café Opens New! Butter Sweet Cupcakes Booth 2pm Opening Session - Susie Purkey, Speaker Dove Dance: “Warrior” Special Presentation 5pm Dinner on your own 7pm Session 2 – Christa Smith, Speaker “War-Room” the Movie: “Raise ‘em Up Lord!” Dance-Drama Saturday, September 15, 2018 9am Vendor Shopping & Eurasia Café Opens 10am Session 3 – Kim Owens, Speaker (back by popular demand!) OSU Chi Alpha Presentation (Special Project) Dove Dance: “Shake Yourself Loose” Special Presentation
CHRISTA SMITH
Friday, 9.14.18 - 7pm Session 2 Whether speaking nationally or internationally, Christa’s passion for the Lord pours out of her. Christa delivers what she hears from the Holy Spirit with humor, accuracy and powerful personal experiences. Because of her deep love for the presence of God, everything about her ministry is rooted in hosting His presence. Christa’s background includes graduating from Seattle Pacific University with a degree in Communication. She then went on to where she completed the Pastoral Ministry Program. She has planted and been Director of two Schools of Ministry; one in the San Francisco Bay area and the other in Las Vegas, Nevada. Christa has also served as Associate Pastor at Garden Valley Church in Roseburg, Oregon, then Executive Pastor at Expression 58 Glendale, California. She currently resides in the San Francisco Bay area and travels full-time as an Evangelist with her husband, Sean, ministering throughout America and beyond.
KIM OWENS
Saturday, 9.15.18 - 10am Session 3 Back by popular demand, Pastor Kim Owens, along with her husband, Paul, are Senior Pastors of Fresh Start Church, in Peoria, Arizona, a multi-generational, multicultural church where the Spirit of Revival is alive, the truth of the Word of God is being proclaimed boldly and lives are being transformed through the manifested Presence and power of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Kim is known for her straightforward, high impact messages. Preaching and teaching as a firebrand with divine revelation, she brings life to the word of God and a hunger for more of His presence. Believers are established in foundational truths, as she delivers powerful insights from the word of God. Her heart’s desire is to gather believers around an encounter with the Holy Spirit, unite them in Kingdom purpose and lead the Church back to the altars for a life-changing encounter with God!
SUSIE PURKEY WO ME N’ S DIR E CTO R SUSIE . PUR K E Y@O K AG . O R G
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YOUTH
S H OW U P AN D
S H OW O U T! Last month we experienced our first National Fine Arts Festival as the new DYDs and I have to say, our National Youth Department did an amazing job! The George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston was a great location and the NYM team ran a great program.
In the 11 years I spent as a youth pastor, I got to spend four years working with a local high school as the “character coach” for their football team. There was a phrase we liked to use in the locker room before games, to encourage the guys to do their best. “Show up and show out”, we would say! And that’s exactly what the students of OYM did at NFAF, but this time it was all for the glory of God. We are so proud of all the work the students put in to each presentation and the way they represented our great state! We had four categories win National Merit (1st place): Allison Ivanoff, Christ’s Legacy Church, OKC Visual Art, two-dimensional, alternative media Braden Clapp, Fairfax Assembly, Fairfax Puppetry Solo Kylie Bostwick, Spirit Church, Bartlesville Children’s Lesson Solo Fairfax Assembly, Fairfax Puppetry Group Plus many more who placed top 10 - even a few in the top 3- in their respective categories. What we saw and experienced at NFAF made us very excited for the future of fine arts here on the district level. We walked away with great ideas and inspiration from seeing students who put so much passion and excellence in developing the gifts God has given them. We will continue to abide by the Discover. Develop. Deploy. standard that defines Fine Arts and we hope to see an increase of participants in the upcoming years! The future is bright! Be Blessed Oklahoma, Heath, Alisha, and Lincoln
HEATH CORRALES YO UT H M IN IST RIE S H EAT H . C O R R A L E S @ O K AG . O R G @ H EAT H C O RR A L E S
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CHILDREN
GETTING INVOLVED IN
OUR SCHOOLS Well, we finally made it! We are on the other side of Labor Day and summer is officially over. Each morning as I leave for the office I have to be extra careful pulling out of my driveway. Our family moved into a new house a few months ago, and there is a school down at the end of our street. Each morning I see the parade of backpacks, lunchboxes, and new school clothes march across the crosswalk on their way to school. Perhaps one of the best relationships that I had as a children’s pastor was with the elementary schools in the community that I was in. In just that one little community there were three elementary schools. I was very fortunate to have relationship with the teachers, principals, and sometimes the school board. I highly would recommend children’s pastors to get involved in their schools. It is a great way to minister and be around the kids that you minister to. I know many that want to, but don’t know how to get started. There is not a certain set of rules that you follow. All I can share with you is what I did.
BECOME A SUBSTITUTE When I was on staff as a children’s pastor, my day off was Friday. That day became my sub day. I would be on the sub list for the various schools around the district. The kids from my church thought it was really cool that their children’s pastor was going to be their teacher for the day. By taking the time to invest in the lives of the teachers and students in your community, you can open all kinds of opportunities for ministry in your community. Whether it is saying a quick prayer for a teacher who is having a bad day or just spending the day with kids you only see on Sunday, you have to remember the work you do not only will benefit the kids but will also benefit the teachers, the whole school and the entire community. It will also provide the students with positive interaction, support, and encouragement.
DROP BY TO SAY “HELLO” It’s amazing how far a quick greeting and a dozen donuts will get you when you walk into a school office. You almost instantly become great friends with the secretaries. Drop by tell them who you are and wish them a great week. Be sure to let them know if they need anything to let you know.
The best relationship I had was with the elementary schools in the community. GIVE THE TEACHER A BREAK With large class sizes, teachers can always use an extra pair of hands. Offer to come in on a regular basis or whenever you have the time.
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HAVE LUNCH WITH YOUR KIDS A simple way to get involved is to have lunch with the kids in your children’s ministry. Kids love it when they have a guest for lunch. Teachers love it too, because it’s one more adult that can sit with the kids.
DEAN GUTHRIE CHIL DR E N’ S DIR E CTO R DE AN. G UTHR IE @O K AG . O R G @O CMDE AN
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IN MEMORY
Sean Brockway
Thomas V. Bauer
Reverend Sean Brockway, age 46, of McAlester, died Monday, August 13, 2018 at his home.
It is with great sadness that the family of Reverend Thomas Vance Bauer, announce his passing at home on August 18th, 2018 at 1:38pm. After a courageous six year battle with Parkinson’s disease, he joined his Heavenly Father for a blessed homecoming.
9/10/1971 - 8/13/2018
Sean was born on September 10, 1971 in Biloxi, Mississippi. He married Michelle ErcoliniHanson on December 4, 1999 in Modesto, California. He was a licensed minister with the Assemblies of God and changed many lives for the Kingdom of God. Sean had a heart and passion for people, especially youth. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling, camping, mountain climbing, spending time with his family and time with God. Survivors include his wife, Michelle Brockway of McAlester; children, Donovan Patrick Brockway of McAlester and Connor Christ Brockway of McAlester; parents, Gary and Gail Brockway of West Point, CA; one brother, Steven Brockway of Stockton, CA; two sisters, Sara Mello of West Point, CA and Christina Brockway of Stockton, CA.
10/5/1941 - 8/18/2018
Tom was an Assemblies of God minister and pastored several churches in and around Ada and Oklahoma City over the years. He was a lover of the Bible and enjoyed singing gospel music. He was gentle and kind, an avid reader, lover of science fiction, and was always up for a game of Chess. He was born on October 5th, 1941 in Oklahoma City, to Vinzenz and Fadama “Snookie” Bauer. He was a proud south Oklahoma City resident, and after his 1960 Graduation from Capitol Hill High School, he served in the United States Air Force. He met and married the love of his life, Ernestine “Marie” Smith in 1964 and shared 54 wonderful years of marriage and friendship. Together, they were blessed with three children.
Donald D. Williams
Viola G. Reddout
Reverend Donald Dean Williams, 83 year old Miami, Oklahoma, resident passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018, at his home.
Reverend Viola Gotina Mclain Reddout was born on April 2, 1919 in Kiefer, Oklahoma to Harvey DeWitt McLain and Lewadrian Johnson McLain and went to be with her Lord and be reunited with her beloved husband, Ralph, on Sunday, August 26th, 2018.
6/25/1935 - 8/23/2018
Don was born on June 25, 1935, in Picher, Oklahoma, to Arnold and Leatta (Meador) Williams. He served in the United States Army. Don also worked as a machinist, working on oil field equipment. He loved to play the guitar. Don’s friends describe him as a ‘jack of all trades’. He taught machining to family and loved to work. Don even built his own home. He married Veta Harnar on September 25th 1955 in Miami, Oklahoma.
4/2/1919 - 8/26/2018
In her own words, she was married to the love of her life, Rev. Ralph Lee Reddout in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on November 18, 1939. He preceded her in death on February 23, 1999, a few months shy of their 60th wedding anniversary. To their union of love was born one son, David Lee and one daughter, Deborah Luan. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, He is preceded in death by his wife Veta Williams; his parents, Arnold Sylvia, Verda and Bonnie and one brother, Claude. and Leatta Williams; one son, Douglas Wayne Williams; four siblings, A graduate from Central High School (Oklahoma City, OK) in 1936, Arlene Eddings, Rosemary Williams, Glenda Bachman and Jerry Viola was the first in her family to receive a high school diploma. Williams and one grandson, Eric Stephens. After their marriage in 1939, she and her husband pastored Assembly of God Churches in the Oklahoma communities of Prague, Afton, Fairland, Bixby, Claremore and Commerce. She assisted her husband through her teaching, playing the piano, singing and later in life she became a licensed Assemblies of God minister. Viola enjoyed being a pastor’s wife and loved teaching God’s word and His people.
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OKLAHOMA
DISTRICT NEWS PRAYER REQUESTS
PASTORS’ REPORTS
Anita Davis - for health and prayer for her grandchildren she is raising. Fred Ticeahkie -lost souls, open doors, health, finances, and a vehicle. Amani Fam - loss of mom.
Abraham Asare, OKC, reports church inaugurated and dedicated by Pastor Cargill. Five were baptized and one filled with the Holy Ghost in July. Oren Jackson, Watonga, reports several healed and two saved during revival. Raymond Frizzelle, Miami, reports four children saved, two youth saved, one adult saved in regular services. At Kids Camp seven boys and girls were called into the ministry, five first time salvations, four filled with the Holy Ghost, and 18 rededications. Josh Drury, Mounds, reports two saved and six baptized. Gary Mullen - Sallisaw - reports three teens were saved in regular service. Clint Gray, Arpelar, reports a great VBS with 10 saved and 16 rededications. Jerry Yoder, Thomas, reports one saved and one baptized in water. Lester Lowry, Enid, reports three saved in August. They have had 50 in attendance the last six weeks.
INFORMATION Help for Pastors call (918) 758-4147 or visit www.pastoralcareinc.com.
TRANSFERS Farewell John Britton Anthony Dee Keith Duplechin Dustin Sanders James Trask
To Mississippi North Texas North Texas Arkansas West Texas
FOR SALE 3200 sq. ft. building on one acre in Arpelar and four acres of commercial property at Turnpike and US Hwy 270 West in McAlester. If interested, please contact Clint Gray.
EVANGELISTS’ REPORTS Alex Hanna reports 750 Arabs and Muslims have been saved and or healed of various diseases thru Satellite TV.
DONATIONS Gary Bohanon has an upright piano to give away.
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