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2017 VOLUME 65 NUMBER 1

SOUTH TEXAS ASSEMBLIES REVIEW

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD FACILITATING HEALTH, GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

OF THE MINISTERS & MINISTRIES OF SOUTH TEXAS.

South Texas

Executive Officers Steve Weaver Executive Presbyter

Don Wiehe Executive Secretary/Treasurer

Mike Allard Executive Presbyter

Tim Barker District Superintendent

Jim Rion General Council Presbyter

Steve Banning Assistant Superintendent

Our District Presbytery

Back Row: Lloyd Maddoux -­‐ North Houston Section, Mike Hammond -­‐ Gulf Coast Section, Darold DeHart -­‐ San Jacinto Section, Doug Roberts -­‐ San Antonio Section, William Stockstill -­‐ Corpus Christi Section

Middle Row: Mario Perez -­‐ Rio Grande Valley Section, Deborah Prihoda -­‐ Houston Section, Erny McDonough -­‐ Victoria Section, Joe Granberry -­‐ Honorary Presbyter, Gary Chapin -­‐ Honorary Presbyter, Donny Flippo -­‐ Beaumont Section

Front Row: Mike Allard -­‐ Executive Presbyter, Don Wiehe -­‐ Executive Secretary/Treasurer, Tim Baker -­‐ District Superintendent, Steve Banning -­‐ Assistant Superintendent, Jim Rion -­‐ General Council Presbyter, Steve Weaver -­‐ Executive Presbyter

(Not Pictured) Joel Nabors -­ Neches Valley Section, Howard Burroughs -­ Honorary Presbyter, Johnny Durham -­ Honorary Presbyter

Our District Ministry Department Officers & Leaders

Roger Audorff Missions

Eli Gautreaux Chi Alpha

Stancle Williams Youth Ministries

Jason Bone Royal Rangers

Tammy Calderon Vanessa Hall Shane Klinkerman Church Ministries Women’s Ministries Men’s Ministries & Discipleship

Niki Heath Girls Ministries

Melissa LeClare Girls Ministries

Kendall Reavis Church Planting

Rod Vincent Evangelists Representative

District Office Staff

Back Row: Audrey Mungle-­‐Office Receptionist, Katelyn Abbott -­‐Financial Office Assistant, Tommy Lieng -­‐ Accounts Payable, David Trog -­‐ Media/Graphics, Zac Piccione -­‐ Youth Ministries Events Coordinator, Marilyn Starnes-­‐Secretary to the Superintendent/Office Manager/Events Coordinator

Front Row: Kay Bailey-­‐Secretary to Executive Secretary/Treasurer, Zodwa Ndlovu-­‐Youth Ministries Administrative Assistant, Shaenelle Johnston -­‐ Church Ministries Administrative Assistant, Marlys Granberry-­‐Accounts Receivable, Kauleen Granberry-­‐Women’s Ministries Assistant

Stronger Now ministry was established in September of 2016 by the Torres Family after the loss of thier six-year-old daughter Gabriella to a rare form of brain cancer called diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, or as it’s known in the medical community, DIPG. Our focus is to share her story and the incredible journey of grace, miracles and share testimonies of God’s goodness in the midst our journey. Our goal is to help share the message of hope in Christ Jesus in the midst of tremendous trials.

Our family has also created a foundation to honor our daughter and to help support families financially that have been afflicted with this deadly disease.

Gabriella’s Smile Foundation was CREATED on March 30, 2016 in honor of our beautiful six-year-old daughter Gabriella Elise, who so courageously and bravely fought DIPG, an inoperable brain stem tumor, for almost eight months. She smiled every single day and never once complained about having a brain tumor.

The incredible support from our family, local community, church, and other DIPG families and foundations, helped us through the difficult journey that began on March 17, 2015, and ended too soon on November 7, 2015. It was this support that inspired our family to establish a foundation to help other families affected by DIPG in the United States and families of children pediatric brain cancer here in San Antonio, Texas. It is often said that no one fights cancer alone and we believe that families are stronger together. We believe it is this support that helps make us and other families STRONGER than DIPG. Strong Now Ministry website: strongernowministry.org Fondations Website: strongerthandipg.org

Cecilio Torres Jr. is one of our South Texas District credentialed ministers residing with his family in San Antonio, Texas and involved in ministry at Westover Hills Assembly of God. Don Wiehe

New Certified

Jasmine Akin Vita Castillo Lauren Cogbill Shannon Eaton Gabriel Flores James Franklin Fabian Garcia Adam Goodenough Annel Gonzalez

New Licensed

Lindsey Calderon Randy Jordan

Colin Harris Page Harris Deneisha Johnson Melissa Kostel Bailey Kennedy Pamela Maldonado Timothy McIntosh T J Milton

Johnathan Montoya Priscilla Navaroli Alysha Oler Matthew Powell Adam Sanchez Joseph Sedillo Chad Tarhini Patrick Washburn

Abigail Nixon Shara Taylor

Timothy Taylor Daniel Vasquez

Upgraded to Licensed Alex Stinson

Transfers in

From North Texas District Tracy Barnett Trudy Franzone

Daniel Hunter Greg McClure

Brandon Morgan Isaiah Struve

From New York District - Christopher Barrera From Montana District - Tim Berkshire From Rocky Mountain District - Jonathan Bottoms From Kentucky District - Ernest Fridge V

Transfers Out

To North Texas District Jonathan Bryce Patrice Emerson

David Jordan Lisa Shockley

Chad Tarhini Ryan Jones

To West Texas District Rob Craig Nicholas Hester

Paige Hester Kaeli Patrick

Cullen Williams David Williams

Joe Huelsebusch

Misty Huelsebusch

To New Mexico District Christina Winters To Alaska District Collin Harris

Page Harris

Transfers Out Continued To Iowa District - Joshua Bingaman To Minnesota District - Mark Chandler To Rocky Mountain District - Cory Clark To Tennessee District - Alfonso Gilbert To Northern California /Nevada District - Michael D Gitchel To Louisiana District - Jonathan Golightly To Georgia District - David Holley To Potomac District - Elizabeth Jones To Oklahoma District - Donald Jonker To Peninsular Florida District - John P McLennan To Indiana District - Johnathan Montoya To Texas Louisiana Hispanic District - Gene Summers

Deceased

David Ennis

David Stephens

Ray Tilllery

New Pastors

Friendswood Assembly of God - Pastor Tracy Barnett First Assembly of God, Shepherd - Pastor James Hilton New Birth Assembly of God, Huntsville - Pastor James Luton

South Texas Ministers Available to Preach Janice Akers, Tomball.............281.516.7419 David Baca, Humble...............859.948.4177 Aaron Cavazos, San Antonio....210.577.9558 Bill Cribbs, Port Arthur............409.332.0276 Michael Christisking..................347.634.8934 Ron Davis, Houston..................713.805.6648 David Ennis, Katy....................832.570.3303 Lewis Franklin, Willis................281.734.5558 Stephen Gatlin, Spring............281.224.5602 Kim Gibson, Kerrville................830.777.4525 Tom Gourly, Houston..............281.458.6812 Vanessa Hall, Spring...............469.688.4364 James Hazelton, Spring..........281.443.4437 Don Hickman, Angleton.........979.308.7541 Bill Kilpatrict, San Antonio........210.325.5788 Johnny & Renita Knight, Victoria..361.550.8886 Bob Kucker, Buna.....................409.994.5563 Fern Lancaster, Kerrville............830.895.4971 Randy Lindsey, San Antonio.....210.286.1416 Kenneth Myers, Victoria............361.582.4907

Wilbert Oilver. 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

65th Annual South Texas District Council May 16-18

Schedule Tuesday, May 16 8AM

Speed the Light Golf Tournament

1 - 3PM

Church Planting Breakout Session

7PM

Service

Following the Service

Southwestern Assemblies of God University Alumni Reception

Shot-Gun Start – 4 man scramble format - Hill Country Golf Club, San Antonio Rev. Kendall Reavis, South Texas District Church Planting Facilitator RSVP to kkreavis@gmail.com Keynote Speaker Dr. Tim R. Barker, Superintendent South Texas District Council of the Assemblies of God

Wednesday, May 17 8AM 9AM - 4:30PM 12 - 2:30PM

Prayer Business Sessions Missions Luncheon

7PM

Missions Service

Viola’s Ventanas Mexican Food 9660, Westover Hills Boulevard, San Antonio South Texas Missions Project: Pleasant Hills Children’s Home “Life Investment Fund” Speakers Rev. Harry & Martha Thomassen, Directors $25 each for all Senior/Lead Pastors or Staff Members - Must register by Monday May 8 Complimentary for all fully appointed Missionaries if you pre-register Must RSVP at DistrictcouncilAG.com or Email Roger & Debbi Audorff: raudorff.stxag@gmail.com For any questions about the Missions Lunch please contact Debbi Audorff at 210.896.4969 JoAnn Butrin, Director, Assemblies of God World Missions International Ministries

Thursday, May 18 10AM

Memorial Service

12:15PM 7PM

STL Grand Club Banquet – By Invitation Only Ordination Service

Rev. Steve Weaver, Executive Presbyter & Pastor of New Life Church, Cypress, Texas

Rev. Alton Garrison, Assistant General Superintendent General Council of the Assemblies of God

Elder Charge

Dr. Jim Rion, General Presbyter & Senior Pastor of Westover Hills Assembly of God, San Antonio

Hotel Information

Hyatt Regency Hill Country 9800 Hyatt Resort Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78251 Rate: $145 / Cut-off date: April 21 Blocked Name: South Texas Assemblies of God

Courtyard by Marriott Sea World Westover Hills 11605 State Highway 151, San Antonio, Texas 78251 Rate: $99 / Cut-off date: May 1 Block Name: Assemblies of God

Childcare is available for evening services only. You must pre-register

Remember to Pre-Register at STXAG.org

Church Ministries and Discipleship Here are a couple of events that we are looking forward to sharing with each of you.

We want to connect with each Children’s Pastor in the South Texas District. If we don’t have your Children’s Pastors information, please let us know. We want to be a resource for them.

Kids Camp is coming fast! It’s never too early to start planning. We are excited to have a team of our South Texas District Children’s Pastors as well at National BGMC Directors, David and Mary Boyd. Visit our website: www.stxagchurchministries.org for more information.

The 2016/2017 JBQ Season is off to an incredible start!! We have more teams and more churches participating. We had close to 150 in attendance at our last meet and know of more churches that will be joining us in 2017. It’s just amazing watching the kids learn the Word a God in such a unique and effective manor! Contact Shae: churchministries@stxag.org if you would like some more information about JBQ.

Church Ministries and Discipleship

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SOUTH TEXAS ROYAL RANGERS…EVANGELIZING, EQUIPPING, AND EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF CHRISTLIKE MEN AND LIFELONG SERVANT LEADERS.

South Texas Royal Rangers plans to GIVE and GO for the 2016-17 annual missions project. STXRR boys and leaders will GO as a Pathfinder Missions team to North Pole, Alaska on July 8-16 to help complete construction on the Alaska District chapel and other camp buildings. We are working to raise $15,000 for project materials and on the ground expenses associated with this project.

If you feel lead to contribute towards this missions trip, please visit the You Caring fundraising page at https://www.youcaring.com/pathfindersmissions-711211.

For more information, watch the 2017 South Texas Royal Rangers Missions Project video at YouTube.com/STXroyalrangers or contact the STXRR Missions Coordinator, Aaron Mohammed at aaron@stxroyalrangers.com.

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SOUTH TEXAS ASSEMBLIES OF GOD OFFICERS/PRESBYTERY/STAFF Executive District Officers

Tim R. Barker - Superintendent Steve Banning - Assistant Superintendent Don Wiehe - Executive Secretary/Treasurer

Executive Presbyters

Steve Weaver and Gene Summers

General Council Presbyters

Tim R. Barker, Don Wiehe & Jim Rion

District Sectional Presbyters

Darold DeHart - San Jacinto Section Donny Flippo - Beaumont Section Mike Hammonds - Gulf Coast Section Lloyd Maddoux - North Houston Section Erny McDonough - Victoria Section Joel Nabors - Neches Valley Section Mario Perez - Rio Grande Valley Section Deborah Prihoda - Houston Section Doug Roberts - San Antonio Section William Stockstill - Corpus Christi Section

Honorary Presbyters

Howard Burroughs, Gary Chapin, Johnny Durham, & Joseph Granberry

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 COUNCILASSEMBLIES OF GOD, Inc. 11102 East Freeway (I-10) Houston, Texas 77029 Don Wiehe - Executive Editor Mailing address: South Texas Assemblies of God P.O. Box 9714 Houston, Texas 77213-0714

www.stxag.org

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District Ministries Departmental Officers Roger Audorff - Missions Shane Klinkerman - 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.