2013 Annual Report

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2013 Annual Report

A nnuAl R epoRt 2011
District Superintendent
Rich Guerra
“Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to
inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them. Be
strong and very courageous . . . ” Joshua 1:6-7a (NIV)
The theme of the 2011 Leadership Summit was “Compassion.” Do
you and I have the compassion to reach the 16 million people who live
in SoCal that don’t know Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior?
I shared with you Vision 2020 where we believe that we can grow from 430 to 600 churches and
100,000 to 250,000 adherents in our churches by the year 2020. Is it possible for our churches to
double in attendance by the year 2020? I believe with God’s help we can!
The question is, “Do you and I have the courage to make it happen?”
This is the theme for the 2012 Leadership Summit: “Courage.” Do you and I have the courage to be
the leader that God has called us to be?
In the book of Joshua, Chapter 1, God challenges Joshua over and over again to be strong and
courageous. My prayer at this year’s Leadership Summit is that you and I will be challenged to have
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Courage to lead
Courage to take risks
Courage to multiply
Courage to change
With Vision 2020 as our target, in 2011 we were able to accomplish the following:
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Launched ten new church plants and REIGNITED six more churches through parenting.
(These numbers reflect paperwork in process and may differ in certain categories from
numbers reported in the Secretary-Treasurer’s report where completed paperwork has been
filed with General Council.)
Trained 16 new coaches, certified 13 additional coaches. As of December 31, fifty (50) of
our SoCaAG pastors and church planters were being coached.
Hosted two Assessment Centers (we were the first District to sponsor an Assessment Center
in the Assemblies of God).
Held six IMPACT Days (now called, Reignite Days) across the District and ministered to
over 100 pastors of DA churches, along with their leadership teams and some of our General
Council church pastors.
Completed a revised District Affiliated Church Policy and Procedure Manual.
Spoke to over a thousand of our churches lay leaders at the Anointed to Serve Sectional
Tour.
If Vision 2020 is to be reached, it’s going to take strength and courage.
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Let me ask you,
 How would you like to see your church double in attendance?
 How would you like to see your missions giving increase in your church?
 How would you like to see your church move from a District Affiliated Church to a General
Council Church?
 How would you like to see your church make an impact in your community?
It all begins by having the courage to take the first step. At this year’s Leadership Summit, I would
like to present a six-year plan for all of our churches called First Step.
S - Self Assessment
What do you need to do to improve yourself as a leader?
How healthy is your church?
T - Team Development
How can you improve leading and training your team of leaders to know and accomplish
the vision, goals and dreams that God has given you as the leader?
E - Empowered Leadership
How can you empower your leadership team to accomplish the vision, so that you can
continue to hear from God and continue to have vision for your church?
P - Parenting and Planting
Do you believe that your church could plant a new church or parent a church in the next six
to eight years?
Proverbs 16:9 says “We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps.“(NEB)
If we as the Southern California District are going to reach Vision 2020, we are all going to need the
courage to take the First Step.
Winston Churchill once said, “If we are together nothing is impossible. If we are divided all
will fail.”
Let us have the courage to take the first step together!
I want to take the opportunity to express my thanks to some very important people. The eight Field
Directors who serve our District Affiliated Churches are my feet on the ground and help our DA
Pastors. I know our pastors share my gratitude for the support and encouragement this team of
men provides them.
The Executive and Sectional Presbyters that you have elected to represent your sections and
regions are a valuable asset to me as we work together to lead our SoCal District. I am thankful to
each one that serves on the Presbytery and sub-committees that help us make important decisions
and keep us accountable for our actions. These busy men and women lead their own churches in
addition to investing a lot of time as they serve in these positions.
Next, I would like to thank our SoCal Ministry Department Leaders who work hard to provide our
churches and ministers with great resources. I know it is their heart to also encourage and minister
to each one that they serve.
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Steve Preston has served very faithfully over the last four years to help lead our church planting
efforts. As the SoCal Church Planting and Parenting Director, he has been a valuable part of helping
transition churches into parenting/being parented. Steve and Becky have a heart to serve and do
so with a great attitude.
A special thanks to the two men who serve alongside me on the District Leadership Team: Tony
Cervero and Gordon Houston. Both of these men have a great deal of responsibility as they help to
lead our District. I admire their servant hearts and the vision that each has for what God has called
them to do. I would be amiss to not also recognize their wives, June Cervero and Nonda Houston,
who stand by them as helpmates in life and ministry.
Special, special thanks to my Executive Assistant, Carrie Conklin. She does a great job of managing
all the details and helping vision become a reality. Daisha Lane served as her Administrative
Assistant during the first half of the year, and Kristen Meadors took the position in June. Kristen is
a great asset to the team. These two ladies work hard and willingly serve you.
Special, special, special thanks to Coni, my wife of 33 years. She is the one who keeps me grounded
and encourages me to keep dreaming. I love her more than words can say, and would not be the
man I am without her.
And I am extremely thankful to the wonderful pastors who minister to the people in their churches
and reach their communities for Christ. You are the reason we serve in our positions. Without you,
there would be no purpose for what we do. Thank you for your love and encouragement!
Serving God Together,
Rich Guerra
District Superintendent
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Assistant Superintendent
Tony Cervero, DMin
This second year as District Assistant Superintendent has continued
to be a great honor and challenge. I want to begin by sharing my great
appreciation and love for Pastor Rich Guerra and my fellow DLT
member, Gordon Houston. As we tirelessly work to fulfill the vision
and dream that God is birthing in our hearts, it has been a joy to take
this journey with friends and brothers like these. I believe that the
relationship that continues to grow between us is birthed by God and sustained by His Spirit. June
and I are honored and appreciative to be able to serve this wonderful District. A deep conviction
that God has great things prepared for the Pastors, Churches, and people of Southern California is
the driving force in all we do.
1 Kings 22:48-50: Now Jehoshaphat built a fleet of trading ships to go to Ophir for gold, but they
never set sail; they were wrecked at Ezion Geber. Then Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers and was
buried with them in the city of David his father.
When I first read this scripture, I sailed right by it. Then I found myself returning to this unlikely
source of inspiration and courage. Like He often does, the Holy Spirit inspired a compelling message
when I simply listened. This statement has a strategic placement in that it is the very last thing said
about an infamous King of Judah: Jehoshaphat, before his death. Compared to the rest the kings,
Jehoshaphat is one of the many evil kings, but he falls short of being one of their great kings ... and it
is this verse, and the windows it opens, that is the key to understanding why Jehoshaphat came to
be a mediocre king whose ships never set sail and whose dreams were never fulfilled!
In this brief description, we find King Jehoshaphat filled with great plans and dreams for his
kingdom. He was going to build a fleet of ships, sail them to distant land of Ophir, and there fill
them with gold to bring back to Judah. The last time this happened, Solomon obtained 17 tons of
gold with which he built the Temple in Jerusalem (this totals $1.2 billion of gold in today’s market).
But a great obstacle stood between the king and his dream. Ophir was a great distance away (1
Kings 10:22 reports that Ophir was a 3 year journey) via a rough ocean route.
Jehoshaphat had a fleet of ships built to capture the gold. Untold riches lay just at the end of this
treasure hunt, but something unforeseen happened that literally left those ships and dreams foiled
on the bottom of the sea. Jehoshaphat cautiously docked his fleet of ships at his harbor at Ezion
Geber (at the northern tip of the Gulf of Aqaba) waiting until everything was finished and the seas
presented a perfect scenario. An unforecasted and uncommon storm arose in the gulf blazing its
way towards the port of Ezion Geber. Because all the ships were harbored in this shallow protected
port, every one of them were splintered into millions of pieces of driftwood as the winds smashed
the fleet into each other and into the docks, leaving every ship destroyed beyond repair. As a result,
Jehoshaphat's fleet never sailed and his dreams never became realities. This odd epitaph became
the single empty record of the ships that never sailed and the dreams that never came true.
What we have here is an example of too many of our lives, churches and ministries. Our dreams
and plans are of great accomplishments and adventures, but somehow many of these dreams are
vaporized by a church split that left a once unified body divided; financial hardships draining all
resources; or circumstances over which you have no control. It is in scenarios like these that
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frustration and doubt deplete us of our courage because of our inability to fulfill the dreams that
inspire us. So, our stories are like Jehoshaphat’s ships that never sail!
Let me clear one thing up, storms come our way and the winds of adversity are inevitable, altering
our plans regardless of how courageous and faithful one may be. But I want to proclaim that
through it all, God still works His Will in spite of the storms of our life.
This fleet supposedly took over 10 years to build. Any skilled seaman would never have bunched
these ships together in such a tight harbor, and any one of these ships should have begun the
expedition years earlier.
As we study the life of Jehoshaphat, we discover the reasons why sadly, we fail to accomplish so
many of the dreams and inspired plans that God has placed in our heart. I believe that there are
great ministries, outreaches, and bold endeavors that are planted in every one of you, waiting to be
fulfilled. And at this District Council, we encourage you to great faith and courage because we
believe God has prepared amazing things for us to do. Southern California is a unique, wonderful,
and challenging mission field. And God has equally amazing things prepared for all of our churches
to meet the challenge of this great state.
So what are some of the things that keep our ships from sailing?
1) Jehoshaphat did not sail his fleet because he was not willing to risk danger.
We don’t sail our ships because we want to stay safe. Jehoshaphat’s ships never sailed because he
wanted to keep them safe from the dangerous ocean waters between Judah and Ophir. There is no
possible route to God’s Will for you and your ministry that does not require a step of faith, risktaking, and change. And that fear is what keeps us from launching into the ocean to bring back the
gold from the land of Ophir.
When I first learned to swim, I learned in an Olympic Sized pool. It was 9 feet deep. I was scared
because my feet could not touch bottom. So, whenever I swam, I stayed within an arm’s reach of
the side of the pool – because the side was a better option than the bottom of the pool. I wanted to
stay safe!
Without risk there's seldom reward! The harbor was not Jehoshaphat’s “refuge” or “shelter.” While
there may be forceful winds out on the sea of life, God’s going to see us through. So sail! Most of us
are far too tentative when it comes to the will of God. We let our fears dictate our decisions. We are
so afraid of making the wrong decision that we make no decision. And what we fail to realize is that
indecision is a decision. It is our indecision, not our bad decisions, that keeps us in the harbor. We
think it should get easier the longer we follow Jesus. I think some dimensions do. But I also believe
that Spiritual growth prepares us for more dangerous missions. Rarely does the Holy Spirit lead us
down the path of least resistance. Faithfulness is not holding the fort – it is storming the gates of
Hell. CT Studd wrote: “Some want to live within the sound of church bells; I want to run a rescue
station within a yard of hell.”
2) You will never finish what you do not start.
A second reason why ships never sail is we put off until tomorrow what God is calling us to do
today. If Jehoshaphat had given the order to set sail when each individual ship was completed, they
would have been saved and his kingdom enriched. But instead his desire to control every ship and
every detail destroyed his ability to be led by God.
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You will never finish what you do not start. That is where so many of us get stuck. We fail to take
the first step, so the dream never begins. Instead of seeking out adventure, we settle for routine.
Instead of playing offense with our lives, we play defense. Instead of living by faith, we let our fears
consume our courage.
3) Make sure you leave room for God in all your plans – if you don’t, you’ll never experience
any of the remarkable and amazing things that He does.
Jehoshaphat’s plan was an exact imitation of Solomon’s accomplishments years before. Solomon
was blessed because he responded to God. It is reported that today’s leaders do not dream or cast
vision as much as they imitate someone else’s success. We have laid aside inspiration for
imitation…and have lost a real sense of God’s leading and provision.
I have found that God’s greatest anointing occurs when I step out of my sphere and into His. His
blessings rarely come when I am plant myself in my comfort zone. Make sure you leave room for
God in all your plans.
4) Cruise ships make terrible battleships.
Jehoshaphat constructed a fleet of “trading” ships that were labeled “ships of Tarshish” throughout
the Old Testament. Historically, these cargo ships were designed to sail the Mediterranean Sea
which is gravely different than the challenges of a 3-year journey on the open ocean. These ships
were ill-fated from the start. Jehoshaphat did not insist on a fleet of “ocean-worthy” vessels. His
cargo ships could never accomplish the task for which they were created.
In the same manner, we often grow our Churches to meet the desires and appetites of the masses,
to find that we have built a ship that could hold the cargo but does not have the maturity, character,
and passion to meet the challenges and demands that the waters of today’s culture and spiritual
climate present to us.
So, over the past year, here is how we’ve tried to open the harbor and launch our ships.
The Missional Emphasis within our District Leadership has focused on developing healthy and
effective ministry through:
· Transitions in Ministry
· Missions
· Spiritual Health and Formation
· Pastoral Health
TRANSITIONS IN MINISTRY
This past year, we made significant steps to offer every church and minister that is in a transition,
clear and simple methods and assessments that can be tools to precipitate health, direction, and
unity. The "Transition" we are working to accomplish is a consistent and comprehensive approach
in how we will lead churches in the period after a pastor leaves (whether it was a pastor who had
been with a church for many years in productive ministry or when there were tense and hurtful
situations leading to a pastor's departure) and give them clear direction in clarifying who they are
and what they want to become. These times can be polarizing and divisive for a congregation.
This past year, we have compiled resources and the assistance of many presbyters, pastors, laymen,
and national leaders to create the environment, tools, and equipping that can assist our churches at
these sensitive times. We also want to give a clear pathway for ministers who feel that God is
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leading them in a new direction. God's Will is a subject that can be subjective ... but some very
objective principles still must be practiced. Hopefully we can make a difference in guiding our
brothers and sisters in these important transitions in life.
We are in the process of:
 Improving our manual and present systems offered to churches
 Creating teams of leaders who can offer help and resources in defining a pathway that is
best for every church. No two Churches are identical – thus, every transitional path must be
designed specifically for each Church
 Resourcing pastors and church leaders to navigate seasons of life and ministry in which God
is seemingly bringing a Change.
Ken Walters has provided valuable and capable help to me, as we craft these important tools and
systems.
MISSIONS
In 2011, we began to create a new structure, leadership team, and approach to how our District will
facilitate the all-important ministries of our US Missionaries, AGWM Missionaries, District Affiliated
Ministries, and the constantly increasing missionary outreaches and programs in which many of
our individual Churches are involved. It is our firm belief that “Missions” is a natural fruit of being
Pentecostal. Missions and Pentecostal go hand in hand. So, it is our deep conviction to raise our
Southern California Missions financial support, our numbers of new missionary candidates, and
increase the number of people in our churches who are personally involved in missions through
giving, praying, and going. We desire for our District to lead the nation once again in giving, going,
and praying.
Our New Missions Executive Committee members are: Rick Bloom, Dan Campbell, Jason Frenn,
Doug Green, Jeff Johnson, and John Johnson (with future members Wendell Vinson and James Lair).
Together with these great men, we have identified the various streams that will comprise our SoCal
AG Missions Strategy. These streams of Missions strategy are:
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Missions Awareness and Education for children, youth, next gen, college students, potential
missionaries, pastors, and our churches
Pastor-Missionary Relations
Missionary Enrichment (connection, health, relations, and resourcing)
Missionary Candidate Evaluation, Approval, and Assistance
Engaging our Youth and Children with opportunities to experience a world view, Missions as
a vehicle for social justice, and the call to Missions
Pastoral and Church Resourcing and Development – 50% of our Churches give less than
$1,000 to AGWM Missionaries per year.
We have chosen three streams to begin our new approach. We will focus on three specific streams:
Missions Awareness and Education, Pastor-Missionary Relations, and Pastoral and Church Resourcing
and Development.
BOOKLET - We have done this in several tangible ways. With the great leadership of Doug Green
(who has served on the AGWM board), Brea North Hill Church’s staff, and the input of dozens of
pastors, missionaries, and leaders, our district published a booklet that was actually two booklets to
create relational bridges between our pastors and our missionaries. This attractive, creative, and
effective booklet is called: 13 Things a Pastor Would Like to Tell Every Missionary and 13 Things
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a Missionary Would Like To Tell Every Pastor. Not only has this booklet created a greater
sensitivity between pastors and missionaries, it has also been distributed nationwide and has been
spotlighted by the leadership at AGWM. Thanks to Doug Green and everyone who worked so hard
to produce this wonderful tool.
MK2 - In addition, we have attempted to create a new climate with our churches and missionaries
with a new program I created called MK2 (Missionary Kid Monthly Kindness). MK2 asks every
section in SCDC to invest a small gift, gift card, or token of appreciation (such as amazon.com or
iTunes cards) into the lives of the children of all our SCDC missionaries. Most of them have faced a
huge disruption of their life and home situation. Many have been brought to a country and
environment that is fully void of the comforts of Southern California. MK2 is a way for us to show
kindness to these easily forgotten members of our missionary family.
We assigned a different section every month to have every church in their section show kindness to
every MK from SoCal. There are 78 kids under 21 who are part of 37 families. We asked for the
presbyter to divide these MKs’ names among all the churches willing to participate. We supplied the
best means to communicate and suggestions about the interests and likes of all the children. Thus,
every month, every MK under 21 received an affirmation from our churches showing these
wonderful kids our appreciation. My philosophy is: if you bless their child – you have blessed the
missionary.
In addition, for every child who returns from the field for a year of itineration, we have asked other
sections to provide a larger gift for a new wardrobe so the children will be “in style” when they
return to the US. These are only small tokens to express our love and support to the wonderful
missionary families of SCDC.
In 2011, SCDC was represented on the mission field with 116 SoCal AG World Missionaries and
Missionary Associates; 94 SoCal AG US Missionaries; and 37 SoCal District Approved Ministries. In
the midst of a sagging economy and one of the highest levels of unemployment in the country, our
SoCal District equaled or raised Missions giving in 2011. Let me share one example. Light-for-theLost has historically connected its banquets to our sectional council tour for years. This past year,
we changed the Sectional Council Tour, leaving LFTL the dilemma of having to raise funds without
the support of attendance from our sectional councils. Clearly, it was a tough and remarkable
challenge. Nevertheless, the LFTL committee members blazed a trail to keep the tradition alive. In
many banquets, the attendance was significantly less. But when the tour was finished, we raised a
few thousand dollars less than $500,000.00. This shows us the spirit and heart that our SoCal
churches, pastors, and people have for reaching the lost.
TWO WARRIORS GO ON TO BE WITH GOD too early in life. In 2011, we mourned the passing of
two of our district’s world missionaries after bouts with cancer. On July 22, 2011, STEVE GRANER
passed away at the age of 57 after a valiant battle against cancer leaving his lovely wife, Judy. Steve
and Judy served together for over 26 years as missionaries to Columbia. Judy has returned to
Colombia to continue ministry there.
On October 21, 2011, LARRY DIMOND died at the age of 56 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Larry’s wife, Ann, is working to carry on the ministry they have faithfully served. The Dimonds
served together as missionaries for 25 years, first in Zimbabwe and then for over 19 years in
Ireland. Larry and Ann have two children, John-Michael (wife: Candice) and Hannah (husband:
Phil), and a beautiful granddaughter, Haddie-Ann. Let’s remember both the Graners and Dimonds in
prayer and PLEASE continue to fully support both Ann’s ministry and Judy’s ministry by continuing
your AGWM support for them.
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I want to say a great thank you to the gentlemen who faithfully serve on our executive Missions
Committee. They make serving here in SoCal a joy. We will be expanding our larger committee to
include regional representatives who will assist our missionaries in their itineration.
US MISSIONARY CONNECTION – In December 2011, we began a new fellowship, network, and
cooperation with all the 94 nationally appointed US Missionaries that serve here in Southern
California. What a wonderful group of people. We had a great time as we edified each other and
shared encouragement for all those who are serving in the third largest mission field in the world –
the USA. We will continue this year with continued times of connection and networking.
MISSIONS AWARENESS – This year, we are planning two important and significant events for 2012
to raise awareness of what God is doing around the world. In March (at Vanguard) and in April (at
District Council), our SoCal Missions Team is sponsoring the multi-sensory spectacular called:
Eurasia Experience. Everyone who attends will be transported to several scenes in Eurasia. The
participant will experience the challenges of the mission field and be encouraged to give their life
and support to the most important message of all time – the gospel of Jesus Christ.
MEN’S MINISTRIES
Our Light for the Lost team faithfully and sacrificially led a series of banquets in March. In the 2012
LFTL Tour, 2,244 people attended from 115 participating churches, pledging $473,198.00 to supply
printed materials and equipment for missionaries around the world. Thank you to our speakers:
Wayne Frances, David Godwin, and Dan Campbell. Thank you also to our LFTL team. These men are
precious and faithful servants for whom I am grateful: Bob Bruder, Mel VanMeter, Eric Pearson,
David Wilson, Ruben Heredia, Hercules Lofa, Nick Garife; John LeRoy, David Gedigian, Arnold
Hopkins, Howard Schwenke, Dan Bruce, James Dabney, Duke Carey, and Frank Hollen.
After 39 years of faithful service to Light For The Lost as our SoCal District’s chairman, Bob Bruder
retired. This man has raised over $250 million in his 39 years. We thank Bob for showing us an
example of a man who has great convictions to make a difference.
Our Men’s Ministries team hosted two fabulous retreats at which men’s lives were touched,
impacted, and encouraged as we centered our thoughts upon the theme: With God, ALL THINGS
ARE POSSIBLE. In October, our Pinecrest Retreat had 464 men who enjoyed the spirit of God move.
In November, James Lair powerfully challenged the 128 men at Hartland. The Friday altar time will
be remembered for years by everyone who attended.
I am indebted to the wonderful leadership that our Men’s Team provided: Rino Datillo, George
Fessler, Kevin Gotchal, Eric Pearson, and Don Sanderson. These men led and hosted our retreats
during the time in which I was recovering from hip surgery. Thank you, my brothers.
PASTORAL CARE
We have laid the groundwork this past year to set the stage for our district to bring a much needed
Pastoral Counseling Center and Christian Counseling Ministry. As the emotional and personal
needs of today’s pastors become more complex and numerous, so does the need for a Pastoral
Counseling Center. Plans should be forth coming soon.
With Sam Pawlak, we are forming a CARE Team with our retired active ministers to CARE for our
credentialed ministers. This ministry has four main goals:
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Connecting with ministers and missionaries who are sick or in need
Accountability with ministers who have become isolated
Repair and Restore relationships and memories with ministers
Encourage all those who serve in the ministry
VANGUARD INTERNSHIPS – We have worked with our great leaders at Vanguard to create a pilot
program to lay the groundwork for our Vanguard students to be involved in the ministries of our
Churches throughout Southern California. This program will be occurring in the Fall of 2012. As we
progress, there will be opportunities for our churches to host an intern from Vanguard University.
Our intent is for an army of students to connect with our Churches integrating their education, their
faith, and their service and efforts.
GRATITUDE
As many of you know, doctors felt that I needed to have a total hip replacement. This occurred on
August 23, 2011. This procedure was a painful and depleting experience. After the anesthesia wore
off, on the second day, I hit a wall of pain that was one of the most traumatic days in my life. I
wrestled with why God had not healed my hip, as he had healed me many years ago. I wrestled
spiritually, emotionally, and even physically. As I cried out to God, He clearly responded: Don’t ask
for the anointing and touch that you have in your life previously. It was a powerful anointing that
has brought me to where I am in life. But if I am to accomplish what God has prepared for me in the
future, I had to ask for a fresh anointing and a fresh touch if I ever expected to grasp what God has
laid before me.
So, as I cried out for a FRESH ANOINTING and a FRESH TOUCH, the Lord met me in a powerful and
wonderful way. And I ask you to join me – we all need a FRESH Touch from God … we need a FRESH
ANOINTING! We have brought the Church as far as we can take it by human effort, skills, and
programs. But we have yet to see all that God desires to do as we seek a fresh touch from the Lord.
Thank you for your many prayers, messages of love and support, and for the cards and
remembrances you sent as I was recovering from my hip surgery. I have always said about Jacob –
when he was given a new identity as Israel, but also was whacked in his hip – “never trust someone
who doesn’t limp!” This past year’s suffering has instilled a real spiritual limp in which I sense an
ever-increasing need for God’s power and touch. God has called us to Press Forward, even though
many of us will be limping as we cross the finish line.
Again, I would like to express my love and appreciation to my dear friends, Pastor Rich Guerra and
Gordon Houston. Your friendship and love this past year has been our refuge. You both are family!
For the team of wonderful department heads and workers here at our Irvine office – you continue
to serve while no one is looking. You are an inspiration and dear friends. I continually see the
wonderful gifts God has placed in you. And to Brother Ray Rachels, you still encourage and love like
only you can. We love you and need you!
To the Executive and District Presbytery, you continue to bless June and I with your support, love,
and friendship. Many times, God uses you to touch us. I see the hunger in your eyes for this District
to be all God has for it. Each of you is a dear friend for whom I thank God.
To Jennifer Swift, who serves as an assistant in our office in missions and graphics, you continue to
raise my faith in your life and the hope I see in your eyes for your generation to see a new move of
God. I love you (even though you like the Dallas Cowboys).
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To Renee Nordquist, you are a faithful, loving servant that carries my heart for ministry into the
details and deeds that are needed to flesh out every point that God has given to us. You are loved
and appreciated more than you know.
And to my wonderful wife, June, and three awesome children, Annabella, Anthony, and Izzy. I am
away too much and too often on the phone when you need me, but you are the inspiration and the
fireworks in my life. Doing life with you is always an adventure. I love you!
Loren Triplett once wrote: “You don’t measure yourself by your success but you measure yourself
against the unfinished task.” Our ships have yet to sail – but its time to launch – because the joy that
awaits us and the victories that are before us will be sweeter than Gold. Be strong and courageous –
for the Lord our God is with us!
Serving God Together,
Tony Cervero
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District Secretary-Treasurer
Gordon Houston
In this my second Annual Report, I can say again that I truly love what
I am doing and am very thankful for the opportunity to serve our
Superintendent and our District here in Southern California. I’m one
of those individuals who love looking at and dealing with systems,
budgets, bylaws, legal scenarios and yes, even committees. So it is
with great thanks that I write this report and look forward to serving
in this capacity each and every day (ok, most days if I’m being honest), but I do love this role and I am
thankful for the opportunity.
Over this last year, we, as the District Leadership team, have begun to settle into our roles and have
begun to lay out vision and strategy for the years ahead of us. The DLT’s work flows out of, and is
guided by this philosophy: Multiplication (Superintendent Guerra), Missional (Tony Cervero),
and Management (myself). With that in mind, my report will cover the four main areas of my
portfolio, as well as mentioning the great team that works alongside of me. Those areas that I want
to share with you in this report are:
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1)
2)
3)
4)
Staff
Finances
Properties
Churches
Ministers/Credentialing
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Sherry Fessler
Rose O’Donnell
Sharon Dumiller
Karine Rosenior
Renee Mumma
Larry Bray
Anjana Gounder
Faith Kafton
Lecia Smithson
Cindy Riggan
STAFF:
(my incredible office team)
Executive Assistant
Financial Controller
All Things Credentials
All Things Churches
All Things Properties
Facilities and Property Manager
All Things Receivables
All Things Payables
Front Office Receptionist
Credentials Assistant / School of Ministry
Thanks go out to each one of you for faithfully facing every day with courage, a great attitude and a
team spirit.
FINANCES:
Managing the District Finances this year was exciting for a couple of reasons. First, this was the first
full year that we were able to see the benefits of the new budgeting and allocation system that we
have put in place. Second, I’ve had the joy of working monthly with our Finance Committee that is
now up and running at full speed. You will see in this year’s financial report, as well as hear during
our verbal report, that this was a very good year for us and that we ended the year in a very strong
place financially.
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During my verbal report during this year’s Council, you will also hear from our Finance Committee
Chairman (Phil Hilliard) as he gives a report on the Committee’s role during this past year. The
entire committee will be on the platform with me during my presentation along with Rose
O’Donnell, our Financial Controller, and our Auditor. We want you to know that we are here to
answer any questions that you may have regarding District finances to the best of our ability. If
there is something that we cannot answer accurately at that moment, you have our commitment
that we will find the answer and get it to you in a very timely manner. We, as a District Leadership
Team, are continuing to bring as much transparency and accountability as we possibly can to our
District finances and are taking steps to implement new systems and layers of accountability to help
in that process. Our desire is for our District to continue to lead the way and set the standard higher
and higher for financial transparency and accountability, and we will strive to do all we can to
achieve that goal.
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Minister’s Tithe:
o Minister’s Tithe was down 0.5% compared to 2010 with the annual tithe increase
2.7% for 2011.
UMF:
o United Ministries Fund is the District Bylaws required support from our churches
giving 1% of their non-designated General Fund income to the support of the
District Office and its ministries.
o 288 churches gave to the United Ministries Fund this year, 14 of whom gave $100 or
less. Those churches who gave nothing to UMF totaled 148.
o UMF was up by 3.16% this year and was given to the following ministries in the
amounts listed:
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District School of Ministry
Field Directors
General Admin
Kids Ministries
Pastor’s Wives Ministries
Second Half Ministries
Special Reserve
Technology
Women in Ministry
Women’s Ministries
Youth Ministries
TOTAL
$8,000
$82,000
$37,000
$92,000
$3,000
$11,000
$156,000
$10,000
$10,000
$49,000
$87,000
$545,000.00
Minister’s Benefit Association:
o The Southern California District Council makes a contribution to the Ministers
Benefit Association on behalf of all ministers within our District who have opened
an account and are current on their tithes to the District as of June 30 and December
31. The amount sent during 2011 was $163,731.00. If you did not receive a
contribution to your MBA account, either you have not set up an MBA account or
you were not current with your tithe on both June 30 and December 31.
PROPERTIES:
All of our properties are listed in the Financial Report, but let me highlight two of them here:
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Pinecrest Christian Conference Center:
o As it has been for many years, Pinecrest continues to be a great blessing to us as a
district and to our churches. Doug and Tamara Schlemmer continue to be great
directors giving vision and direction to the camp and to all of its staff. Much
continued thanks goes out to them for their vision and their faithfulness.
o Strategic plans have been put in place for the profits of Pinecrest to go back into the
camp through debt reduction, needed maintenance and repairs, future
improvements and emergency reserves.
Bethel Towers:
o Bethel Towers, a 270 unit apartment complex, is owned and operated by the
Southern California District as a separate nonprofit corporation under the
supervision of the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development.
o This relationship was established in 1967 and is under a 50-year agreement with
HUD and operates under Federal Guidelines.
o In order for a person to rent these facilities, they must be at least 62 years of age,
ambulatory, capable of caring for themselves, and receive limited income.
o Bethel Towers has continued to move forward in a very positive way thanks in great
part to the leadership of Dan Wilderman, Director
CHURCHES:
As we continue to strive for the development of healthy hhurches within our District, we are
encouraged at the number of churches that we have been able to bring under the umbrella of a
Parent Church so that we may see incredible streams of life and light flow through them into their
communities.
2011 Totals:
 Number of churches: 436
 Number of churches opened under a parent: 3
 Number of churches opened not under a parent: 2
 Number of churches closed: 2
 Number of churches merged: 3
 Number of existing churches coming under a Parent Church: 14
 Number of total churches coming under a Parent Church: 17
These numbers reflect completed paperwork filed with General Council, and may differ in
certain categories from numbers reported in Superintendent Guerra’s report where
paperwork may still be in process.
MINISTERS / CREDENTIALING:
In 2011, we continued to address trends and our future regarding ministers with intentionality. We
still see the need to focus on solutions to the following challenges:
 Increase the number of our ministers
 Address the need of attracting younger ministers
 Create a continued pathway of credential education
 Encourage ministers to continue on the pathway to Ordination
One of the highlights this year was the action of the General Council General Presbytery to approve
a Life Matrix for those wishing to upgrade their credentials. This provides a systematic way for
those who have been involved in ministry for a number of years to request the waiving of
educational requirements and proceed with the upgrade application. We have been working with
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other Districts on this, and pleased that it is now in place. A number of our Ordination candidates
are taking advantage of this opportunity.
We are far from completing what we have set out to do, and there are new challenges that arise
every year, but we believe that we have set our path in the right direction and that the future is
encouraging. At the end of this report are a few statistics I believe you will find relevant relating to
Ministers and Credentialing.
CLOSING:
I want to say again as I close my report how thankful I am to have such a wonderful team to be able
to work alongside. I am excited to work with our Superintendent and my friend, Pastor Rich
Guerra. With Tony Cervero as our Assistant Superintendent, it creates within me a level of
excitement and anticipation to see what God has in store for us as a District. You have heard the
three of us say it before, and I will say it again, “What a joy it is to be able to work alongside this
team that I truly call friends and whose company I enjoy.”
Nonda and I are excited about the future, excited about being a part of the Southern California
District, and excited about the fact that God has plans for the SoCal District that go beyond what any
of us can imagine.
Working together with HIM,
Gordon Houston
District Secretary-Treasurer
CREDENTIAL ACTIVITY
1st AG Credential
Upgrades
Transfer In
Transfer Out
Resigned
Deceased
Lapsed (12/31/11)
Not renewed
2011
48
64
29
33
3
18
34
1
2110
30
26
31
31
2
25
45
0
Credential Renewal Stats for Year Ending 12/31/2011:
Lapsed for failure to renew 12/31/11 = 26
Lapsed for failure to support District = 6
Lapsed for failure to support General Council = 2
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41
20
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MINISTERIAL STATISTICS
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DISTRICT MINISTERS
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Ordained
792
785
777
763
749
717
708
712
727
746
Licensed
370
362
338
340
320
328
336
383
365
346
Specialized
53
49
46
48
48
49
42
**
**
**
Certified
156
161
171
179
175
177
170
168
179
170
TOTALS
1,371 1,357 1,332 1,330 1,292 1,271 1,256 1,263 1,271 1,262
** As of the 2009 General Council, the “Specialized License” credential was combined with License.
MINISTERS PER AGE GROUP - 2011
Age:
65-older
60-64
55-59
50-54
45-49
40-44
35-39
30-34
25-29
20-24
19-under
Ordained
311
87
95
97
73
28
30
17
8
0
0
746
59%
Licensed
89
31
40
46
31
37
30
20
19
3
0
346
27%
Certified
27
18
17
21
23
22
10
13
15
4
0
170
14%
Total
427
136
152
164
127
87
70
50
42
7
0
1262
2005
56
54
61
51
55
44
60
49
51
43
2007
57
55
62
52
57
47
61
50
53
45
%
33.8
10.8
12.0
13.0
10.0
6.9
5.5
4.0
3.3
0.6
0
100
MINISTERS AVERAGE/MEDIAN AGES – 2011
Ministers Average Age
Ministers Median Age
Ordained Ministers Average Age
Licensed Ministers Average Age`
Spec. Lic. Ministers Average Age
Certified Ministers Average Age
Ordained Ministers Median Age
Licensed Ministers Median Age
Spec. Licensed Median Age
Certified Ministers Median Age
2003
56
54
61
50
53
43
60
47
49
40
2004
56
53
61
50
54
44
60
48
50
42
16
2006
57
54
62
51
56
45
60
50
52
43
2008
58
56
63
52
57
48
61
50
54
46
2009
58
56
63
52
-49
61
51
-47
2010
58
57
63
53
-49
61
52
-48
2011
58
57
62
54
-49
61
53
-49
MINISTERS BY CLASS
The following table will give an indication of the areas of ministry activity per credential category.
Class
Ordained
Licensed
Certified
Total
Non-Council Pastor
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Pastor
Minister's Spouse
World Missionary
U.S. Missionary
Chaplains
Evangelist
Ordained
Licensed
Certified
Provisional
Disabled
Senior Active
Senior Semi-Retired
Senior Retired
240
28
50
51
19
19
746
0
0
N/A
3
68
38
183
82
52
18
11
2
9
0
346
0
N/A
0
18
11
57
45
12
1
6
1
5
0
0
170
4
2
9
5
11
17
Male
Female
92
N/A
92
68
44
24
367
69
22
33
746
346
170
4
5
95
54
251
357
53
18
28
668
237
120
4
4
83
46
187
10
16
4
5
78
109
50
0
1
12
8
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MINISTERS BY MARITAL STATUS
Status
Ordained
Licensed
Certified
Total
% of
Total
% of
Gender
Married
48
75
35
158
12.5
66.6
Widowed
13
78
13
109
7
50
33
239
2.6
18.8
14
Married
632
213
104
949
75.2
92.6
Widowers
21
668
7
237
2
120
30
1025
2.4
2.9
Married
680
288
139
1107
87.7
Widowed
34
20
9
63
5.0
Female
Single
Total Female Ministers
17
21
8
46
3.7
19.4
100
Male
Single
Total Male Ministers
15
17
14
46
3.6
81.2
Totals
Single
Total All Ministers
32
746
38
22
346
170
92
1262
4.5
100
7.3
Note: Percentages may not equal 100.0 or sum of sub-groups due to rounding.
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CHI ALPHA Sue Hegle While sitting here in the SDSU Starbucks and thinking about this past year, the young man at the table next to me just asked me what I was grinning about. It has been a good year! God has been very good to Chi Alpha! Tod Severson at UCSB was asked to be the chaplain of the baseball team! This has been a dream for him and is opening other doors in the athletic dept! Kevin, a newly arrived international student at USC, landed in a Bible study led by Eric Thomure. After the Bible study, Kevin’s comment to the group was that Eric was his first foreign friend! Over at UCSD, Brian Orme had a student get baptized in the Holy Spirit at the local Starbucks! Tara Morals held “Tidings of Great Joy” with special speakers, worship, and music right in the middle of CalState San Marcos. Students heard the gospel, had an opportunity to ask pastors questions and be prayed for. A student went home over break and told her pastor that she was so happy being a part of Chi Alpha at UCI, and that Jim McKinney was famous on that campus. She says he’s always there, available, and loving students. The students love him! Oh, and let’s not forget that he donated a kidney this past summer to a fellow missionary! Over at Cal-Poly Pomona a group of crazy students continue to meet to worship God and study the word even though they don’t have a leader. Winston Bui and his wonderful team made and gave away hundreds of sno-‐cones this fall, as a way to say Jesus loves you and Chi Alpha is here for you at UCLA. Here at SDSU we baptized 140 students this past year! I am seeing here at State and hearing from around the district that God is moving and students’ lives are changing! I am seeing an interest in the supernatural. I was even asked to speak to a Baptist student group on the “weird gifts.” Students are seeing a need for the power of God and believing what the Bible says. One student recently asked if I knew that Jesus said “we would do greater things then He did?” He was so excited and started praying for people, and I stand amazed at what God has done threw his life! It is pretty exciting to watch. It’s interesting to me that it’s easier to remember the messes than the good stuff. And, oh, have there been messes! I have been holding on to this scripture from Proverbs 14:4: “Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox comes abundant harvest.” I think this means that if I want to have an abundant harvest I have to be willing to clean out some stalls! So, yes, there has been some mucking but this harvest has so been worth it! I am honestly praying for more mess! More power! More changed lives! 19 S outheRn C AlifoRniA A SSemblieS
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Also this year my Chi Alpha area director resigned in July, and my friend, Winston Bui, was asked to take over that position!!!! It puts Winston in charge of the very large west coast area, which includes NorCal/Nevada, Arizona, SoCal, and Hawaii. We couldn’t have chosen a better person for this position! He is still the campus pastor at UCLA; he has just added this new gig to his list of things to do. Please be praying for him and his family as they chart the course for Chi Alpha in this area! Fresno State – You have not been forgotten and this is your year! Please keep this school in your prayers!!! I thank you and your churches for your great support of Chi Alpha this year! You have listened to us, shared coffee with us, let us speak to your people, and given generously to us. We could not do what God has called us to do without you. Thank you!!! If there is any way I can help you reach out to the school near you, please let me know! For the sake of two million SoCal students, Sue Hegle SoCal Chi Alpha Ministries 20 A nnuAl R epoRt 2011
Hispanic Ministries Larry & Melodee Gruetzmacher Developing passionate leaders and resourcing thriving churches that change communities. Our hearts are filled with gratitude and joy as we look back on God’s goodness and faithfulness during this past year. What a privilege to serve the wonderful Hispanic pastors and churches of our District! Their commitment to God and passion to reach the lost inspires and motivates us to do our best. It’s a great comfort to know that we don’t do this alone; we are part of a tremendous team and we want to take this opportunity to say a big THANK YOU to them for their love and support during this past year. To Pastor Rich, Pastor Tony, and Pastor Gordon, our appreciation for all you have done this past year to encourage and support Hispanic Ministries. It’s a joy to serve God together with you. To the Executive Leadership Team for Hispanic Ministries: Presbyter Heber Paredes and his wife Betty; Rep for the North Region, Jesse Alvarez and his wife Norma; Rep for the Central Region, Ramon Camacho and his wife Mariela; Rep for the Southern Region Osmar Silva and his wife Linda; as well as Dick & Jan Larson who continue their excellent work with ministerial training and cohorts. As we have prayed, laughed and cried together during this last year, working on the Hispanic Pastor’s Retreat and numerous other events, our love and admiration for you continues to grow. We look forward to even greater things during the coming two years! To Pastors Ivan Villalta, Gabriel Araya, Heber Paredes, Ramon Camacho, Jaime Saravia, and Dick Larson, our thanks for your leadership in the Hispanic Men’s Retreats. This was our first year to have two retreats, which allowed us to reach 642 men, 37% of them first-‐time attendees. The testimonies of salvation, healing, and baptism in the Holy Spirit are tremendous. A big thanks to Jason Frenn for his powerful ministry at the first retreat and to Light for the Lost for the great steak cookout and missions presentation you brought. To Nonda Houston, Renee Nordquist, Lois Breit, Barbara Suggs, Jan Larson, and Mariela Camacho, our deep appreciation for your commitment to the 55 women who attended the Hispanic Single Mom’s Retreat. We know that they were encouraged to press forward and believe God for greater things in their families. To Nelson Feliciano, Joel Martinez, Eman Hernandez, Jimmy Gomez, Martin Martinez, Alberto Bello, and Drew Smithson, we can’t imagine a better team to lead the Hispanic Youth Retreat! We hit an all-‐time high attendance of 374 last year & 137 reported being filled with the Holy Spirit. Albert and Ashley, you shared a powerful, life-‐changing message and the youth responded with open hearts. We believe that Infusion is a tremendous tool for training Hispanic volunteer youth leaders. God placed the dream and vision in your hearts, and we see it taking even greater shape in 2012. To Nahum and Kayla Munoz, thank you for your ministry to the teen PK’s both at the Hispanic Fellowship Meeting and Youth Retreat. Your love for the kids made a huge impact. And our thanks 21 S outheRn C AlifoRniA A SSemblieS
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to Betty Paredes as well for her excellent program for the elementary PK’s. Ministering to pastors kids is near and dear to our hearts. To Karla Calderon, Myra Rodriguez, Betty Paredes, Barbara Suggs, Margarita LaRue, and Jan Larson our admiration and thanks for the fantastic job you did leading the two (2) Hispanic Women’s Retreats. Our thanks as well to Adelita Garza and Miriam Saravia, both anointed, gifted women from our District who spoke at the retreats. We came together and connected with Jesus and with each other. Awesome testimonies keep coming from the 965 women who attended. To Cindy Castaneda, administrative assistant for Hispanic Ministries, the award for “what would we do without you?” Your skill at graphic design, organization and patience as you handle registration for ten (10) different events, keeping up with the website, answering phone calls and keeping us on track mean the world to us! You are truly an answer to prayer and a blessing from God. Other Highlights from 2011: A group of 25 students accompanied us to work with missionaries Kirk & Yvonne Jones in Panama. We’ll never forget the sight of our team surrounded by elementary and junior high students as they shared their faith and prayed together. A generation of Hispanic young people is being impacted with the importance of missions and fulfilling God’s call on their lives. The Hispanic Church Planting Institute had 26 graduates. Of those, we are seeing 5 new church plants in the beginning stages, one couple now living in Argentina to plant churches, and another preparing to go to Mexico City. We appreciate the help of teachers Ramon Camacho and Homero Cano. A big thanks as well to Huntington Park First Assembly for hosting us each month. We’re excited to train another group this year meeting in Bakersfield Centro Hispano Lamont. Between serving as Directors of Hispanic Ministries and Field Directors, we’ve spent a lot of time on the road, driving 24,000 miles last year to encourage pastors, be in their churches and love on their families. We love the opportunity to be with them. As U.S. missionaries, we could not do any of this without the participation of our supporting churches, many of whom are from this District. Thank you for your prayers, your giving, and your vision to reach Hispanics, the fastest-‐growing mission field in America. This is not the time to rest or scale back. We believe God has greater things ahead for next year! Respectfully submitted, Larry & Melodee Gruetzmacher Hispanic Ministries 22 A nnuAl R epoRt 2011
MINISTERIOS HISPANOS Larry & Melodee Gruetzmacher Lideres Apasionados – Iglesias Ardientes – Comunidades Cambiadas Nuestros corazones están llenos de gratitud y gozo al mirar la grandeza y fidelidad de Dios durante este último año. ¡Qué privilegio servir a los pastores y las iglesias Hispanas de nuestro Distrito! Su compromiso con el Señor y pasión para tocar a las almas nos inspira y motiva para dar lo mejor. Es un gran aliento saber que no trabajamos solos; somos parte de un equipo tremendo y queremos tomar esta oportunidad para decir “GRACIAS” a ellos por su amor y apoyo durante este último año. A Pastor Rich, Pastor Gordon, y Pastor Tony nuestro aprecio por todo lo que han hecho durante este último año para animar y apoyar a Ministerios Hispanos. Es un gozo servir al Señor juntamente con ustedes. Al Equipo de Liderazgo de Ministerios Hispanos: el Presbítero Heber Paredes y su esposa Betty; el Representante de la Región Norte, Jesse Álvarez y su esposa Norma; el Representante de la Región Central, Ramón Camacho y su esposa Mariela, el Representante de la Región Sur, Osmar Silva y su esposa Linda, y también a Ricardo y Juanita Larson que siguen su trabajo excelente con cohortes y preparación ministerial—al orar, reír, y llorar juntos durante este último año, planeando el Retiro de Pastores y muchos otros eventos, nuestro amor y admiración para ustedes sigue creciendo. ¡Esperamos cosas aun mayores durante los próximos dos años! A los pastores Iván Villalta, Gabriel Araya, Heber Paredes, Ramón Camacho, Jaime Saravia, y Ricardo Larson nuestra gratitud por su liderazgo en los Retiros de Varones. Esto fue nuestro primer año para tener dos retiros, que nos ayudo a tocar a 642 varones, el 37% de ellos asistiendo por la primera vez. Los testimonios de salvación, sanidad, y el bautismo en el Espíritu Santo son tremendos. Una palabra de agradecimiento a Jason Frenn por su ministerio ungido en el primer retiro y a los hermanos de Luz para los Perdidos por cocinar esa carne deliciosa y traer su presentación misionera. A Nonda Houston, Renee Nordquist, Lois Breit, Barbara Suggs, Jan Larson, y Mariela Camacho nuestro aprecio profundo por su entrega a las 55 mujeres que asistieron al Retiro de Madres Solteras. Sabemos que ellas fueron fortalecidas para seguir adelante y creer que Dios tiene cosas grandes para sus familias. A Nelson Feliciano, Joel Martínez, Eman Hernández, Jimmy Gómez, Martin Martínez, Alberto Bello, y Drew Smithson-‐-‐-‐¡no podemos imaginar un mejor equipo para dirigir al Retiro de Jóvenes! Tuvimos una asistencia histórica de 374 jóvenes y 137 de ellos recibieron el bautismo en el Espíritu Santo. Alberto y Ashley, ustedes compartieron un mensaje poderoso que impacto a los jóvenes y lo recibieron con corazones abiertos. Sabemos que Infusión es una herramienta tremenda para capacitar a líderes de jóvenes. Dios puso ese sueño y esa visión en sus corazones y sabemos que seguirá creciendo en 2012. 23 S outheRn C AlifoRniA A SSemblieS
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A Nahum y Kayla Muñoz, muchísimas gracias por su ministerio a los hijos de pastores en la Reunión Anual y el Retiro de Jóvenes. Su amor para ellos hizo un impacto grande. Y también nuestras gracias a Betty Paredes por el programa excelente para niños de preescolar y primaria. El ministerio a los hijos de pastores es algo muy cercano a nuestro corazón. A Karla Calderon, Myra Rodriguez, Betty Paredes, Barbara Suggs, Margarita LaRue, y Juanita Larson nuestra admiración y gratitud por el trabajo estupendo en los 2 Retiros de Damas. También damos gracias a Adelita Garza y Miriam Saravia, dos mujeres ungidas y talentosas de nuestro Distrito que predicaron en los retiros. Llegamos para conectarnos con Jesucristo y con las demás. Siguen llegando testimonios maravillosos de las 965 damas que asistieron. A Cindy Castañeda, la asistente administrativa para Ministerios Hispanos, el premio de “¿Que haríamos sin ti?” Tu habilidad con diseño grafico, organización y paciencia al manejar la inscripción de 10 diferentes eventos, trabajar con el sitio de web, contestar llamadas telefónicas, y mantenernos al día es un fuente de ayuda y aliento. Tú realmente eres una oración contestada y una bendición de Dios. Otras Actividades de 2011: Un grupo de 25 estudiantes nos acompaño para trabajar con misioneros Kirk & Yvonne Jones en Panamá. Nunca olvidaremos ver a nuestro equipo rodeado de jóvenes en primaria y secundaria mientras compartían su fe y oraban juntos. Una generación de jóvenes Hispanos está siendo impactada con la importancia de las misiones y el cumplimiento del llamado de Dios en sus vidas. El Instituto de Sembradores tuvo 26 graduados. De esos, vemos 5 proyectos nuevos que se están iniciando, una pareja que ahora vive en Argentina para sembrar nuevas iglesias, y otra que se está preparando para ir a la Ciudad de México. Apreciamos la ayuda de maestros Ramón Camacho y Homero Cano. Mil gracias también a Huntington Park First Assembly por recibirnos cada mes. Este año estamos preparando a otro grupo que se está reuniendo en Bakersfield Centro Hispano Lamont. Entre servir como Director de Ministerios Hispanos y Director de Área, hemos viajado 24,000 millas durante el último año para animar a pastores, estar en sus iglesias, y conocer a sus familias. Nos encanta la oportunidad de estar con ellos. Este ministerio no sería posible sin la participación de las iglesias que nos apoyan como misioneros, muchas de ellas de este Distrito. Gracias por sus oraciones, sus ofrendas, y su visión para tocar a pueblo Hispano, el campo misionero que está creciendo con más rapidez dentro de los Estados Unidos. Esto no es el momento de descansar o retroceder. ¡Dios tiene cosas grandes por delante! 24 A nnuAl R epoRt 2011
Inter-Cultural Ministries Russ Peavy First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world. Romans 1:8 ESV The year 2011 has been one of testing and readjusting our priorities and ministries. Financial constraints have forced many of our ethnic leaders and churches to cut back, altering projects and paychecks. Yet through it all, our ministries have flourished and grown to the glory of God! His name be praised! My thanks go to many people who have contributed to the successes of Intercultural Ministries. First, thank you to the leadership of the Samoan fellowship. Tony Mageo has served faithfully as the chairperson, representing the Samoan fellowship to our District Presbytery. At the present time, several Samoan church plants are growing in areas of our district where little if any Samoan presence is represented. Thank you, Tony, for your vision and leadership, and the wonderful Samoan pastors who serve with you. To Eric Angeles and the leadership of the Phil-‐Am fellowship, many thanks for your wise council and mature leadership. They, too, are experiencing growth in their local churches, as well as the planting of several new churches throughout Southern California. To the Black fellowship and the leadership team led by Earl Coley, thank you for your partnership in the Gospel! I’m always inspired whenever I’m with you! What a blessing you are to our district. Various other leaders have shared their experience and years of leadership within our district: Rudy Lolowang, representing the Indonesian churches; Paul Tulua, leading from within the Tongan churches; and Jonathan Nazinin, giving direction for the numerous Persian/Iranian churches. To all of you, many blessings and graces! On a personal note, it was my privilege in 2011 to travel, teach and minister in Poltava, Ukraine, as well as Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Like many of you who have or have had the opportunity to minister overseas, it is an eye-‐opening experience to see how inter-‐connected local and world ministries truly are. To all of those mentioned, and to those churches and pastors who have prayed and given to this ministry, thank you so much! While national boundaries are shifting and changing constantly, leaving us to wonder, and at times feeling fearful, God is making it possible for many people to hear the gospel for the first time. For this we give Him glory. I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed through all the world! 25 S outheRn C AlifoRniA A SSemblieS
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SoCal Kids Ministries Robin Garvin Reaching Kids One Leader at a Time! Our God has done great things in and through leaders and children in “Kids Ministries land.” With limited reporting space, here’s a quick trip. Hold on, it’s a great ride! POWER UP AND SURGE – Training for the Volunteer First stop, Power Up. Leaders need the fuel to accomplish the calling of God. KidMin=Lots of Volunteers! We create one day to connect, collaborate and coach over 800 volunteers. Power Up links ALL who minister to children – Spanish ministry, Girls Ministries, Royal Rangers and KidMin. Davy Liu, Chip Johnson and Gregg Johnson spoke and we worshiped with the Aaron De La Cruz band. To the 35+ workshop leaders, the ministry leaders who championed the cause, and to the Power Up Team, including Royal Rangers and Girls Ministries, thank you! You made disciples and that’s what it’s all about! CAMPS (WINTER AND SUMMER) – All Access Pass It’s a core value – we must meet with God. The camp environment is the perfect place. Five camps combined we ministered to over 1000 kids and leaders. Camp Coordinators make it all happen and camp 2011 became a reality because of Lorraine Couch, Mark DiGirolamo, George Falgout, Kevin Gotchal, John Meadors and each of their teams. Campers gave $3,854.80 to missions through ZOOM and became friends with real life heroes like Jason Frenn, Travis and Teddy Corbell and Mark and Patricia Kinney. Our missionaries hang out with the kids, share their “Big God” stories and serve, serve, serve. We love ZOOM. Our campers “catch” their passion for Christ and His call from these missionary heroes. Kids received anointed and kid-‐relevant teaching from Jason Fuller, Bruce Kane, Ron Triggs, Susie Starr, and myself. We had an “open mic response” where camper after camper came up and spoke out what God had done for them that night – priceless! What if every 8-‐12 year old in your church family was able to go to Kids Camp 2012? What if each one brought one? Let us help you get your kids and leaders to camp in 2012. It’s the best! KIDS CONVENTION New territory, more kids – we launched Kids Convention North at Bakersfield Canyon Hills (Sept) and had almost 300 kids and leaders. Pastors and leaders jumped on board, driving from Pixley, Lancaster, Tulare, Tehachapi, Visalia, Hanford and Fresno. It was a terrific day together! Kids Convention South broke all the records with over 900 at Corona South Hills. We had a blast at both locations. Even a band of gnarly pirates came to “Set their Course.” Kids Convention is the wow-‐experience where kids and leaders hear and respond to God’s word aimed right at them. Plus kids get to see their giant family of God. KIDS FINE ARTS Year 2, Kids Fine Arts North and South is building momentum. The idea is simple, celebrate ministry, encourage excellence and do that in the context of the family of God. Apparently it’s working. Two locations in 2011, 58 kids ministering, and a house full of family and friends cheering 26 A nnuAl R epoRt 2011
them on. Participants are awarded and top winners receive SoCal Kids scholarships with an invitation to minister at Convention. Thanks to D.J. and Lauren Maston for helping to develop Kids Fine Arts. KIDS PASTORS/LEADERS RETREAT With approximately 100 full and part time Kids Pastors in SoCal, we had about 70 of them at the retreat. Joined by Girls Ministries, we were challenged by Steve Adams (Saddleback) and worshiped with Dustin Ginn and band. Thanks to my Sectional Reps and Kids Exec Team for leading the way. THE TEAM Serving with my forever friends, what a privilege! The Kids Exec Team – our Sectional Reps, Tim Bruder (RR), Mardi Yeary (GM) and Tara Sirvent (JBQ), Amy Colgan and Christine Kelly – all of us together lead kids to Christ by making and serving frontline leaders. You make it a joy, my friends! MISSIONS EDUCATION $54,662.84 was given by SoCal churches through the Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge (BGMC). When a church gives once to missions through BGMC, they receive free missions education curriculum. Our Missionaries and I thank you for taking it up in 2011! Thank you, Pastors Rich, Tony and Gordon, for allowing me to serve the kids and leaders of SoCal. I love what I do. Thank you, Glenn, for your witty wisdom, love and support. You’re the best! My young adult kids, Dave, Ally, Matt and Janae are evidence that God uses parents and the family of God to build amazing lifelong followers of Christ! Respectfully submitted, Robin Garvin SoCal Kids Ministries 27 S outheRn C AlifoRniA A SSemblieS
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SoCal Girls Ministries Mardi Yeary Through empowering leaders in local churches and hosting large group events, SoCal Girls Ministries (GM) made a significant spiritual impact on the lives of thousands of girls of all ages in 2011. I am thankful for the SoCal Girls Ministries Advisory Committee – Parisa Alimi, Ashlee Chu, Monica Chu, Katelyn Curran, Tere Goblirsch, Cindy Hall, Becky Hernandez, Amanda Hollinshead, Lori Matheny, Emily Moulton, Lauren Moulton, Amanda Worthington and Yvette Worthington – who planned the year of District ministry with intentionality and purpose. Very Important People I first recognize the GM VIPs -‐-‐ the hundreds of SoCal GM Sponsors in churches throughout our District who have dedicated their lives to mentor and challenge girls as young as age three to learn and apply core values of Christian faith and Pentecostal doctrine in an encouraging club setting. In his book Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions, George Barna reports that “by the time a girl reaches her pre-‐teen years, she has determined what her version of morality and spiritual beliefs will look like.” In light of these challenging findings, I THANK GOD FOR ALL OF YOU! You are molding the next generation of young women leaders in the church. Because of your leadership, she will know the Lord Jesus Christ for herself and will have learned to follow His ways throughout her life. She will continue to look to your example, your commitment and your dedication as she discovers her identity in Christ on this most important journey. Outfit 2011 GM Leadership Conference In February, a total of 90 leaders -‐-‐ GM Sectional Team Leaders, GM Advisory Committee and other girls club leaders met at the Doubletree Hotel for a weekend of training, vision casting and inspiration. National Girls Ministries Director, Candice Tolbert, was our guest. Thanks so much to the following great group of 2011 Sectional Team Leaders: Cherie Snodgrass – Central San Joaquin Becky Hernandez – Foothill Shelly Sanders – North San Joaquin Glenda Hammontree – San Bernardino Leigh Chan Kay – Orange/Harbor Ana Ovando – South San Joaquin Cathy Yopp – San Diego Teen Girls Night Out In April, 120 girls and their leaders joined us at the Doubletree Hotel for Teen Girls Night Out. A “Little Black Dress” dinner party was hosted to honor the ten girls graduating from Friends and Girls Only Clubs. During the sessions of worship and teaching by one of our SoCal missionaries, the girls were blessed to experience God’s presence for themselves. It was a great weekend of celebration and breakthrough that the girls will not soon forget. Girls Ministries Summer Camp – Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions by George Barna also reports, “what you believe by the time you are 13 is what you will die believing.” GM Summer Camps were planned with the intent of providing an unforgettable mountaintop experience with Jesus Christ at Pinecrest Christian Conference Center. Special thanks to our guest speakers, Karla Gutel and Lecia Smithson along with Lauren Tisinger, our teen girl chapel 28 A nnuAl R epoRt 2011
speaker. Jesus made His presence known each day at camp, and the girls received Him in salvation, spirit baptism and inner healing. We were thrilled that 500 girls ages 8 to 17, along with their leaders, joined us at one of two camps, and they left the mountain believing in the love and power of God! 12 year old Reagan said it this way, “Living in the City of Covina, there are many gods I could choose to believe I, but this week I’ve learned to trust Jesus because He is the one true God.” Priceless faith statements like Reagan’s make the hard work of coordinating and fundraising worth every penny and every moment. Now that she has made her personal confession and belief in Jesus, she will most likely remain committed to him throughout her life. We offered a five-‐day experience in July and a weekend experience in August. Dozens of life skills workshops were offered along with the very popular “BFF Challenge” that provided a variety of free time activities for the campers. Amazing camps like this could not happen without the incredible volunteer force of our Girls Ministry Advisory Committee, volunteer camp staff, worship teams and faithful cabin leaders. Dimes to Dollars – The clubs of our District networked together and raised over $17,000 to be divided between Pastor Gaylee Reynolds’ Talking Bible Project and camp scholarships for our own SoCal girls. Because of great 2010 giving from Girls Clubs we were able to offer 32 scholarships to girls who needed it most. A heartfelt thank you to the churches and individuals who caught the vision, sacrificed and fundraised to make such an impact in 2011. Since 1990, SoCal Girls Ministries has given $314,000 to Dimes to Dollars. The Places of Joy project, providing cooking centers to villages of South Africa impacted by AIDS, was introduced at GM Summer Camp 2011. Girls made faith promises totaling $15,000! With the cost of each cooking center at $5,000, we are excited to know that SoCal girls working together can provide THREE “Entokozweni” or Places of Joy in 2012! As I close this report, I would also like to recognize our SCDC District Leadership Team – Rich Guerra, Tony Cervero and Gordon Houston – for their vision, and godly example in our great District. I am also grateful that I work under the umbrella of SoCal Kids Ministries. Robin Garvin¸ our Ministry Director, believes that every kid and leader is a BIG DEAL. Lastly, I want to thank my assistant, Christine Kelly, for her professional and dedicated help in the GM Office. I look forward with great anticipation for the harvest of girls we will win and empower in 2012! May the Holy Spirit continue to be the sails that leads us into our tomorrows. Winning girls and teaching them to become His forever followers, Mardi Yeary SoCal Girls Ministries 29 S outheRn C AlifoRniA A SSemblieS
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Royal Rangers Tim Bruder I am so excited about the future of Royal Rangers! I believe we have the best opportunities for boys to be reached and trained to be great men of God. Our commitment, as the Royal Rangers leadership, is to provide an ever improving state to Evangelize, Equip and Empower life-‐long servant leaders. In Southern California, Royal Rangers is an exciting avenue for boys to experience God, life, and learning opportunities. When you add in the potential opportunity for spiritual growth, social, and leadership skills and experiencing the world around us, Royal Rangers is the best tool in the tool bag for ministering to boys and men for Christ. Check out the district Royal Ranger web site for all the 2012 and 2013 district events: WWW.SOCALAG.ORG/ROYALRARNGERS/ As a part of SoCal Kids, along with Girls Ministries, we are working closely with the Kids Ministry team to reach as many kids as we can. Robin Garvin, the Kids Ministries Director, is working to help us work with kids from all churches and expanding our opportunities to be used by God. The awesome Royal Ranger staff has been doing an outstanding job as examples of life-‐long servant leaders, leading boys to the cross where lives are changed. We have worked hard to empower the local church to help lead the way. If your leaders are not part of the sectional and divisional teams, your church in missing out on some of the most effective outreaches in communities just like yours. Camporee 2011 was definitely the highlight of the year! 2012 Camporee promises to be the biggest and most spectacular Camporee yet! With powerful services, exciting competition, and fun-
filled events, this year we are planning to hit this one out of the PARK! Your church leadership team should make sure that they attend all the divisional meetings and make sure you don’t miss Max’d out planning meeting in December. We will be sharing the great plan so your outpost can get ready for this event. The earlier you start getting ready, the better off you will be. In conclusion, my sincere appreciation to all the members of the General Staff and District Staff for your outstanding ministry and effort. These men and women are a wonderful gift to the Southern California District. Special thanks to Christine Kelly for her outstanding work as the Royal Ranger Administrative Assistant. She is such a blessing to RRs. But even more than that, I would be lost without my friend and wife, Bonnie. She is my biggest supporter and cheerleader. Thank you. “READY” in His service, Tim Bruder SoCal Royal Rangers 30 A nnuAl R epoRt 2011
Pinecrest Christian Conference Center Doug Schlemmer Many times our days are filled with the routine. Pinecrest is no different. A group arrives, has a conference and leaves, saying good things about how God touched them while here. Another group(s) arrives and the cycle starts all over again! Much of what Pinecrest staff does is routine, the day in and day out stuff of cleaning, preparing food, serving food, maintenance, staffing, doing it again and again, for the 66,177 campers and the 180,000 meals that were served this past year. Occasionally several of those who attend share with us how God saved them, healed them, filled them and restored their relationship to God Himself, and their families. That's why we are here. Like you, there are moments when everything is put into perspective and we get a vision of why we continue to do the routine. It is to prepare a place, a people, a thing, in order for God to come in and do the SUPERNATURAL. It is when God takes the common (our routine), and adds (His Grace, Power and Spirit) making it more than common! A Holy God moment, greater then we could have imagined or thought. This is why Pinecrest and its staff exists and serves! We thank God for His great provision throughout 2011. Though it is still economically challenging for most living in America, we have seen God continue to bless by bringing 212 groups to us this year. He has allowed us to stay financially solvent by the continued stewardship of the staff God has put in place: Tim & Donnamarie Alford for kitchen and dining room oversight, Randy Goins for maintenance oversight, Tamra Schlemmer for office and booking oversight. There are also 25 other staff that serve the groups each day at Pinecrest. 2011 highlights and upgrades to Pinecrest: • First year as an LLC • SoCal Edison retrofitted all Pinecrest lighting (more light, less expense) • Kitchen floor tiled • Condo number 6 and 10 had siding replaced • Forest contractors have been cutting and trimming trees for fire clearance. • County Health inspectors gave Pinecrest an overall 96% grade (the pool received 100%) during three separate inspections. • Built up pond embankment and removed silt for continued use by our groups for fishing and canoeing. • Trimmed apple trees to produce a better crop. 2011 special thanks to: • Joel Vincent and the Yucaipa First men’s group for main chapel sound system repair • Steve Grider for his sound system expertise • Ruben Mendoza and his father (Vista A/G) for tile work • Price Disposal (Bakersfield) for donation of trash cans • The District Staff (Rose, Anjana, Faith, Larry Bray) for all their help and assistance in taking care of all Pinecrest insurance, finance, and paper work. 31 S outheRn C AlifoRniA A SSemblieS
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SoCal School of Ministry Jim Gutel Jim Gutel, Dean of English SOM Richard Larson, Dean of Spanish SOM Richard Larson 2011 has been a great year for the SoCal School of Ministry (SOM). It has been thrilling to see all the people who are sensing the call of God on their life and are interested in preparing themselves to fulfill that call. Since the SOM begin in 2009, there have been 605 people who have taken at least one course! We began the year with three English language campuses, Orange County (District Office), San Diego, and Visalia, and then added two additional campuses during the year, Santa Maria and Rancho Cucamonga (Alta Loma). Also, 2011 saw the addition of classes in Spanish here at the District Office under the direction of Richard & Jan Larson. Attendance in the School of Ministry classes in 2011 has been as follows: Jan Feb Mar May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec English Orange County 54 146 88 76 79 77 75 79 76 88 Visalia 22 13 22 21 26 19 25 13 31 18 San Diego 24 14 27 23 7 18 9 33 16 Santa Maria 14 12 Rancho Cucamonga 7 Spanish Orange County 49 49 37 37 Totals 100 173 137 120 112 114 158 141 161 171 37 The Spanish language classes actually began in 2005 as a Berean Study Center that was merged with the School of Ministry just this past year. Additionally, Dick and Jan are working with Fresno Rapto Divino to have a Berean Study Center with over 35 students enrolled in the program. We are deeply grateful to the churches that are willing to host SOM satellite campuses: Visalia First Assembly of God, pastored by Mike Robertson, Spring Valley Faith Chapel, pastored by Brian Ross, Alta Loma Crosslight Family Ministries, pastored by Paul Scheumack, and Santa Maria Pacific Christian Center, pastored by Rick Bloom. Then at each satellite campus, there are church staff and volunteers that handle registration, refreshments, and hosting the instructors. Without them, it would not be possible to conduct the classes. We would especially like to thank the instructors who make the SOM possible. They are the heart of the School of Ministry. Without their willingness to teach for minimal remuneration it would not be possible for the SOM to function as it does. 33 S outheRn C AlifoRniA A SSemblieS
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The people who were instructors in 2011 are: Melodee Jamal Alexander Gruetzmacher Rob Lee Jack Sampier Chuck Atherton Rich Guerra Powell Lemons Osmar Silva Bill Bjoraker Jim Gutel Sanejo Leonard Olinda Silva Dan Campbell Karla Gutel Beth Lorance Ken Squires Lou Carlson Sue Hegle John Martin Mike Swendson Corrina Castillo Terry Henderson Charles Mattix Ed Tedeschi Tony Cervero Phil Hilliard Rick McCullough David Thomas Richard Dresselhaus Chuck Hobson Kim McCullough Matt Varnell George Fessler Steve Hunt John Meadors Richard Varnell Jason Frenn Jeff Johnson Steve Myatt Ivan Villalta Dave Gable Randy Jones Eric Pearson Ken Walters Josh Gerbracht Ben Kaufman Steve Preston Frank Wooden Juan Gonzalez Paul Kazim Ray Rachels Steve Yeary Brad Grams Pablo Kot Derrick Rosenior Larry Gruetzmacher Richard Larson Brian Ross It is exciting to see SoCal School of Ministry students complete the classes for ordination and become ordained. At the 2011 District Council there were seventeen students who were ordained and received a total of $10,948 in returned registration fees. The names of the SOM students who were ordained are: John Bass Daniel Hellyer Jan Larson Herlindo Salinas Robin Donley Nonda Houston Jim McKinney Mike Skaggs Jason Fuller James Kindell Lloyd Rippey Regan Sunderland Don Hall Nathan Kollar Eric Rountree David Taylor I am grateful to God for the opportunity to be part of the team that leads the SOM. I appreciate the creativity and passion of Gordon Houston as the DLT member in charge of the SOM. Dick & Jan Larson are wonderful coworkers that are a joy to work with. Cindy Riggan, the SOM administrative assistant, always exemplifies a Christlike servant spirit. I feel that the SoCal School of Ministry is an enterprise that illustrates the meaning of the word synergy – the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. I am deeply grateful to God for my wife, Karla. She, besides being the love of my life, is my best friend and keeps me grounded and going. I am grateful for her heart for God and for her assistance in the SOM. Respectfully submitted, Jim Gutel Dean of English SOM 34 A nnuAl R epoRt 2011
Second Half Ministries Sam & Pat Pawlak To express how wonderful it has been to serve the SoCal District by leading the Second Half Ministries is to say thanks to a large number of people. We speak of a wonderful group of persons, in the second half of their Christian journey, who are willing to give of themselves sacrificially to see a passion for God remain active even through the transition of time. These willing workers have given many years of dedicated service to our District churches, mission fields around the world and their communities. They are comprised of Coordinators like Steve & Jeanette Asmuth, Tom & Peggy Botsford, Tom & Shirley Brown, Rudy & Carol Cerullo, Paul & Norma Grasser, Charles & Katheryn Harlin, Henry & Nancy Katz, Howard & Marcene Kyle, John & Loretta Madala, Robert & Eleanor Palmer, Dale & Martha Rose, Bruce & Margo Taylor and Joyce Weller. Thank you, team, for the way you promote the outreaches and encourage each pastor in your section to honor and utilize those faithful church adherents who have loved and supported our churches for many years. Another group we could not possibly function without are those helpful and wise advisors who serve this department. A great big thanks goes out to Dan & Norma Ballinger, Don & LaBerta Bibler, Ernest & Coleen Camery, Evangeline Ebel (Widows Ministry), Betty Mueller, Joseph & Carolyn Prettyman, Sharon Trotter (Widows Ministry) and Curtis & GiGi Ringness (Honorary). In the spirit of “Giving Honor Where Honor is Due,” one of the most successful programs was instituted this year at our Sectional luncheons. We were able to give annual awards from the SoCal District to individuals within our churches for their many years of faithful service. These were primarily lay persons who taught those Sunday school classes, drove those church buses, served on boards and committees, sang in the choir, used building skills to keep facilities in good condition and a list of other numerous assignments that only they could do. We call those our “Heritage Heroes” and we have even more to recognize in this year coming year. Our annual Camp Meeting at Pinecrest Conference Center was a wonderful success in every way. Some of the largest attendance in years, the insightful morning devotions by Dan Wilderman, the great worship and special music by Johnny and Ruth Larring, anointed daily Bible teaching from Dr. Richard Dresselhaus and the powerful nightly preaching of Evangelist/Missionaries Darrell & Sherri Beebe. The theme “Journey to Forgiveness” filled the altars nightly and many testified to gaining victory over past hurts that had been a challenge for years. This year’s Camp Meeting also assisted one of our District World Missionaries by jump-‐starting the miracle needed to return this missionary to his field of ministry within an almost impossible time period required. Many more of our “Action Generation” (ages 50-‐65) are attending our camp meeting and rallies. With new programs and events in store for “The Action Generation,” we will be looking for other new leaders to step forward and become part of the most exciting ministry activities imaginable in the Second Half of our Christian journey. To prove that even we, in the Second have of life, are 21st century technological participants, a fully computerized system was developed by Tom Gleaton of San Bernardino that makes our camp 35 S outheRn C AlifoRniA A SSemblieS
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registration fully state of the art. We also now are on facebook that allows you to stay up to date on our Second Half Ministries activities. We so appreciate those persons and churches who have remembered the Second Half Ministry with monthly contributions. In as much as our department does not produce a large base of income, any and all donations, as well as the broad base of volunteer help, allows this exciting ministry to reach an ever growing segment of our population. In our leadership gatherings we are always amazed with the reality that among those sectional leaders, advisors and support group is an approximate 2500 years of ministry. The wealth of experience and accumulated wisdom combined with a Holy Spirit given passion will continue to reach out to, what will soon be, the largest age demographic in our nation. Our ultimate goal is to make the later chapters the best chapters when the stories of our lives unfold at the throne of God. Serving God together, Sam and Pat Pawlak Second Half Ministries 36 A nnuAl R epoRt 2011
Teen Challenge of Southern California Ron Brown In my annual report to you this year, I’d like to share some of the behind-‐the-‐scenes ministry and evangelistic activities that are cornerstones to accomplishing the mission of Teen Challenge of Southern California. While the face of Teen Challenge for most pastors and churches remains the hopeful faces and enthusiastic singing of our New Creation Choirs, many are unaware of the wide scope of ministry projects that take place at our seven regional centers every week. Teen Challenge of Southern California is a missional movement that unashamedly follows Christ and embraces servant leadership. Here are some of the ways we are accomplishing our God-‐given mission: After School Learning Centers. Our staff identifies at-‐risk children and youth, and provides them with tutoring assistance in a safe and caring Christ-‐centered environment. Vacation Bible Schools. During the summer months our staff and volunteers communicate the Gospel in an extended Christian Education environment. Winter Camp. For many campers, attending our winter camp is their first opportunity to experience the beauty, the mountains and a Christian camping environment. Back-to-School outreach. Most of our centers are located in lower income neighborhoods. Each year they provide backpacks and school supplies to at-‐risk students in the surrounding neighborhoods. These are given free of charge. Youth. Our centers reach out to thousands of youth annually through a number of focused ministries such as God’s Gang and Kid’s Club. Jail & Juvenile Hall ministry. For more than 30 years our staff and student teams have visited jails and juvenile halls with a message of hope and salvation. Frequently we hear that the message shared by these teams is the reason some of our residential students come to Teen Challenge. Convalescent Homes. Our students training for ministry volunteer on a weekly basis to visit a convalescent home where they share testimonies and sing with the elderly. School Teams. Our staff and students conduct anti-‐drug and anti-‐violence themed school assemblies. The impact of their personal testimonies lends added weight to the drug abuse prevention message of Teen Challenge and prepares a foundation for sharing the Gospel with these students in other venues. Church Teams. Our teams also asked to share with church youth groups. In addition, TCSC students training for ministry are involved with nearly a dozen inner-‐city churches, assisting them with children’s, youth, and other aspects of church ministry. Skid Row & Missions Teams. TCSC staff and students are frequently found ministering to those on Skid Row. Our staff also coordinates inner-‐city ministry opportunities with youth pastors that desire to have their young people experience urban ministry first-‐hand. Youth missions teams come annually from Southern California, Texas, and elsewhere for training and ministry under the direction of Teen Challenge staff. Street Evangelism. TCSC staff and student teams conduct street evangelism events, often combining drama, choir and testimonies with the preaching of the Gospel. Food Distribution. Each year our centers work with food banks and other food suppliers to conduct regular food distribution events. These events combine a Gospel-‐based compassion with the distribution of more than100 tons of food free of charge each year. 37 S outheRn C AlifoRniA A SSemblieS
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Family Support Groups. Because drug and alcohol abuse impacts entire families, most of our centers hold regularly-‐scheduled Living Free or Turning Point meetings to help friends and family members cope with their loved ones’ life-‐controlling issues. World Missions. The impact of what David Wilkerson started in 1958 has now spread around the globe with Teen Challenge centers located in more than 80 countries. TCSC has played an integral role in the establishment of new centers in the Eastern European countries of Romania, Serbia and Slovenia. We have also provided construction team and staff development assistance for these and other countries in Europe and Africa. Leadership Training. Related to our missions focus, TCSC staff participate in leadership development and pastors conferences in selected countries including Russia, Romania, El Salvador and the Netherlands. Fulfilling the Great Commission is the central focus of these activities. These and other outreach Teen Challenge projects are in response to the Lord’s command to share His message of salvation not just in our local communities but wherever the lost are in need of hearing the Good News, and I am so pleased to share that they are fruitful indeed. During the past year the leadership team of TCSC stopped to reflect on five decades of ministry and identify how lives have been transformed. We are transforming generations to the glory of God! Three members of the Executive Presbytery in our District are graduates of Teen Challenge. A former deputy assistant to the President of the United States, a Teen Challenge graduate, has returned to Southern California and now serves as Director of Los Angeles County Teen Challenge. We have graduates building the Kingdom as missionaries around the world and graduates building their families as faithful husbands, wives, fathers and mothers. Business executives, government employees, entrepreneurs and people in all walks of life trace their life transformation back to the time they spent at Teen Challenge of Southern California and discovered God’s grace. Thanks to our faithful and prayerful supporters, the year 2011 saw the dedication of a new women’s dormitory in Bakersfield and the acceptance our plans to upgrade the women’s Christian Life School in Ventura to be fully compliant with county regulations. The boy’s adolescent center in Santa Ana is closer to reality and the complete renovation of the men’s dorms at the Castle in Riverside is completed. The Teen Challenge Ministry Institute in South Gate is scheduled to increase its student population for the second consecutive year – to 95 students –, and plans for a robust workforce development program to assist our graduates make a successful transition back into society is unfolding in Los Angeles. And, late in the year, we began exploring the exciting possibilities of opening a women with children location in San Diego which would fill an unmet need for Teen Challenge in Southern California. I am so grateful for your continued support of Teen Challenge and for the sustaining presence of the Holy Spirit who empowers us for service. It is an honor to serve you in bringing the message of transformation to those who desperately need a Savior who has the power to redeem their lives and give them a hope and a future. God bless each of you. Respectfully submitted, Ron Brown SoCal Teen Challenge 38 A nnuAl R epoRt 2011
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challenge to bring items to support our U.S. troops oversees. Together we brought 1,500 batteries, 10,000 wipes, 350 cans of tuna, 400 bags of beef jerky, 551 cans of potato chips, 150 pairs of socks, 50 toothbrushes, 75 pkgs of Q-‐tips, and 2,176 pkgs of gum, mints, nuts, candies and granola bars. The items were delivered oversees by the organization For The Troops, reinforcing our conviction that the world is a better place because SoCal Women have been together. Ministry Widows: Betty Mueller, Sharon Mutschler, Bonita Richey, and Noel and Lynora Wilson host this precious group each month at the District office. They provide a wonderful meal on china plates at decorated tables, sing favorite hymns and invite speakers who share about missions and ministries all over the world. Thank you for your faithful service and caring hearts. MISSIONS Project Hope: Our hearts were focused on abused, neglected and abandoned kids as we partnered with Royal Family Kids Camps. Launching 10 new camps in SoCal will be a reality as we presented them with over $138,000. Since giving is not just financial, ladies were given the opportunity to volunteer one day at the “birthday party” celebration for camps in their area. Over 100 women participated and will never be the same. Project Hope -‐ give, pray AND serve. Gift Cards for Missionaries: SoCal Women donated over $12,000 in Target, Wal-‐Mart and Sears gift cards for itinerating missionaries. Missions Trip to Nicaragua: A team of 14 women (from 8 churches, 9 first timers) worked with our SoCal Missionaries Bonnie and Levy Hernandez for a week in June. Our focus was the community of Bethel where we painted a LACC school, hosted a school chapel, taught a purity seminar for teen girls, had a service for young widows, held a teacher’s luncheon and provided a service where every woman of the community received two weeks worth of food. Celebrations: Itinerating missionaries and Teen Challenge were supported by sectional celebrations thanks to this dedicated team: Marcia Rippey -‐ Central San Joaquin, Brenda Madala -‐ Desert, Cindy Bruce -‐ Imperial, Shalini Pallil -‐ LA, Aida Meacham - Mojave, Cheryl Vincent -‐ San Bernardino, Lisa Mets -‐ San Diego and Martha Rose - South San Joaquin. Thank you!! Many behind-‐the-‐scenes friends stuffed envelopes, ran audio/video, taught workshops, helped with set up, clean up and more. We are grateful for time invested by Coni Guerra, Mendy Warman, Jeanette Feria, Melody Hernandez, Barb Gillium, Lynette Janzen, Markita Robison, Beth Console, Darren Williams, Darren Fisher, Daniel Mason, and the entire Houston Family. One of my greatest joys has been working alongside some of the finest leaders I’ve ever met. Sara Conway, Aida Meacham, Terry Maston, Laura Sonksen, Danice Squires, Susie Starr, Joyce Stout and Jill Valdez – thank you for your selfless, humble service to the women of our district and the sacrifices you make that will impact eternity. And finally, a huge thank you to my Administrative Assistant Lindsay Franco, whose friendly disposition, ferocious work ethic, creativity, partnership and humor make Serving God Together a joy and delight. All for the Kingdom, Nonda Houston SoCal Women 40 A nnuAl R epoRt 2011
Youth Ministries Drew Smithson 2011 was a wonderful and blessed year! Thanks to you, wonderful pastors and youth pastors, for all the prayers and support. And, of course, all the praise goes to our Lord! Below I’d like to give you the top ten highlights and events for 2011: (10) YOUTH PASTOR/LEADER TRAINING: We totally changed our training for our youth ministries and now call it “Drive-‐Thru” training. The price is $10.00 (including dinner and lunch) so that every youth ministry could be represented. We gave 120 youth pastors and leaders 24 hours of practical training and resources. Much thanks goes to Gary Garcia for his work, input and passion for this event. (9) NEXT GEN EVENTS: In June we had 65 leaders attend leadership training in Brea with the training led by our Superintendent, Rich Guerra, who did an incredible job. In October we headed out to La Quinta for our annual fall retreat and saw over 200 young adults come together for amazing teaching from Gary Garcia, Tony Cervero, Chris Harrell, and Annie and Billy Phipps. Jeremy Vinson, a worship leader favorite came once again. I have a great, creative committee that includes Annie Phipps, Brenda Harrell, Jeremy Vinson, Cody Criswell, Matt Dudley and Greg Osborne. (8) WINTER AND SUMMER CAMPS: There is simply no doubt that these events provide some of the greatest highlights in any year. In 2011 we saw over 2,000 students not only come to these camps but also saw 103 receive Christ, 207 filled with the Holy Spirit, 143 called into full-‐time ministry, and 310 received a physical or emotional healing. Our camps leaders – Gary Garcia and Kelly Lowery – are some of the best, not only in our district, but our nation, (7) FINE ARTS FESTIVAL: This is a unique event where we get the opportunity to encourage our students in their God-‐given gifts, and also train them to take their gifts to the next level. This year over 300 students came together on the campus of Vanguard University displaying these phenomenal talents. Many of them were able to advance to Nationals in Phoenix, AZ in August. I am so proud of our students! (6) JUNIOR HIGH ONE DAY EVENT: In September we started our first Junior High One Day event at Brea North Hills church. Over 100 Middle School students attended and enjoyed great worship, teaching, inflatables and Carl’s Junior for lunch! My thanks goes to DJ Marx, the incredible youth pastor from Newbreak in San Diego, for all his great work on this event. HISPANIC YOUTH MINISTRIES CAMP: It is a blessing to partner with our Hispanic (5) department leaders, Larry and Melodee Grutzmacher, for summer camp. This year was record breaking with 370 students at Pinecrest. Some of the very best speakers we have had, Alberto and Ashley Bello, did an amazing job speaking with the definite anointing of the Holy Spirit. Martin Martinez and his band have passionate hearts for worship and energy that is contagious. This ministry is growing and is a very important part of our district Youth Ministries. 41 S outheRn C AlifoRniA A SSemblieS
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(4) YOUTH MISSION TRIPS: It doesn’t matter if Global Passion is leading the trip, ONE HOPE, AIM or if we lead our own trips out of southern California, each trip is life-‐changing. Hundreds of our students raised thousands of dollars to be a help and blessing at LA Teen Challenge Center, Mexico, Haiti, Panama, Africa and Ireland. We, as a team, have had as a goal that every one of our students would get a passport before they graduate from High School for the purpose of ministering in a foreign country. More of our students every year are reaching that goal and having their lives altered by God forever. (3) SPEED-‐THE-‐LIGHT: My goal for STL is two-‐fold: (1) that we will give more than we did the previous year and (2)that cars, microphones, video projectors, etc. will arrive ahead of our missionaries to the field. In 2011 we gave $30,000.00 above the total for 2010 -‐ PTL! That means we are able to help one extra missionary this year over last year! I want to thank everyone who gave to support our missionary heroes! Top Giving Churches: #3 -‐ Temecula Crossroads Church -‐ Pastor Scott Anderson $8,486.00 $13,026.02 #2 -‐ Victorville 1st Assembly -‐ Pastor John Martin $19,743.36 #1 -‐ Bakersfield 1st Assembly -‐ Pastor James Lair Honorable Mention: Rialto 1st Assembly -‐ Pastor Keven Petty $1,885.00 Fowler-‐Christ Driven Church -‐ Pastor Mary Lynch $4,000.00 Clovis First -‐ Pastor Dan Zemlicka $4,827.00 (2) YOUTH CONVENTION: Thanks goes to our youth pastors who raised funds so that 4,000 students and leaders were able to attend this year’s big event. Our four speakers were amazing! Greg Stier, Craig Gross, Gayelee Reynolds and Chris Harrell all powerfully hit our theme “I A M.” Phil Wickham joined us for all four sessions and is one of our favorite worship leaders! And Ricardo Sanchez and Switchfoot gave us some of our best concerts ever! My friend, Mike Devito, helps put this great event together. (1) THE TEAM: I love the Lakers, USC and the Dodgers but the best team around is my Youth Leadership Team and Sectional Reps. They are creative men and women of incredible prayer and support – the best in the nation. My all-‐star team includes: Jonathan Aranas, Charlie Bakar, Alberto Bello, Ron Bloom, Mark Christian, Mike De Vito, Guy Drummond, Jake Evangelist, Gary Garcia, Tom Hammell, Chris Harrell, Lisa Heckethorn, Emmanuel Hernandez, Dave Holtzhauer, Nate Loper, Kelly Lowry, Mike Maldonado, Jeff Nathan, Gayelee Reynolds, Sarah Walton, and Tony Young. (An important part of this team is made up of my family – Lecia, Stephanie, Ryan, Valerie, Dustin and Zoe.) With this team we can accomplish many things through Christ. In 2012, the sky truly is the limit! You are loved and greatly appreciated, Drew Smithson SoCal Youth Ministries 42 A nnuAl R epoRt 2011
Field Director Mel L. Bennett “Call to Me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.” Jer. 33:3 (NKJV) This past year has proven that God wants to show us great and mighty things that He alone can do. All it takes is a person willing to catch the vision and step out in faith to follow the Lord. It has been my privilege to serve the District AfJiliated Churches of the Desert, Imperial, Riverside and San Bernardino sections this year. There are twenty (20) churches in this area and I have visited all but three on a Sunday this past year. It has been a wonderful experience to sit in the services and without exception feel the presence of the Lord as He moved among His people regardless of the size of the church. One of the churches I have been especially thrilled with is pastored by Craig and Tricia Cunningham in Thousand Palms. Last year the Lord placed upon the heart of the Cunninghams and people of the church to start a satellite church in La Quinta. They held their Jirst service in February 2011. They hold a service at the Shadow Mountain Church in Thousand Palms at 9:00 AM and then move to the Shadow Rock Church in La Quinta for a service at 11:00 AM. Visiting the churches this past year and having the privilege of Jilling the pulpit one Sunday morning, I found an excitement among the people for what God is doing. New people are being won to the Lord, baptisms in water are taking place, and the Word of God is being planted in the hearts of people daily. I was especially blessed to see the involvement of a number of lay people who volunteer each week to set up and tear down equipment, chairs, etc. at the La Quinta location. I rejoice with not only the Cunninghams, but with the lay people who have caught the vision and are tirelessly working to build the Kingdom of God. It seems unfair to mention only one church in this area, but time and space only allow so much. However, I have seen and been told of wonderful miracles of the grace of God happening throughout the District. If you want to visit an exciting church where the Spirit of God is moving, check out Chino Living Word Assembly. Pastor Victor Ruiz is leading a vibrant, alive church that is growing and fulJilling its mission in that community. He is one of many pastors just doing what God has called him to do… fulJill the Great Commission. It has been a privilege to travel many miles, sit in on board meetings and to enjoy the rich blessing of God in services throughout Area III. Thank you, Southern California District, for the privilege of serving the Lord in this area of ministry. Respectfully submitted, Mel Bennett Desert, Imperial, Riverside and San Bernardino Sections 43 S outheRn C AlifoRniA A SSemblieS
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Field Director Charles Harlin 2011 has been a wonderful year of blessing to and through the Pastors of the District AfJiliated Churches in North, Central and South San Joaquin Sections. Through the faithfulness of the Pastors, their families and people the Lord has manifested His love, forgiveness, healings and Spirit baptisms to many individuals and whole families! PTL! It has been a privilege for Katheryn and me to serve these pastors and their churches this year. Their commitment to the Lord and the people of their communities is a tremendous challenge and blessing to us. These are my “Heroes of the Faith”. Several of the churches have experienced a wonderful move of the Spirit, both in the church family and out in the community. They have not laid aside the mantle of their founding fathers and mothers: “That this church was started to reach the lost and equip the Saints to do the work of the ministry!” Let me share about just one of these churches – Pixley Assembly of God and Pastor Bobby Kennedy. It is a little farm community on Highway 99 between BakersJield and Visalia. Most of us have never slowed down as we traveled that way, let alone stop and see if there is a viable Christian witness there! Pastor Bobby came there 13 years ago. Shortly after arriving he went through a divorce. He and the children have maintained a good relationship with their mother. The church family rallied around their pastor with love and appreciation through this journey. When Bobby came, the church was averaging about 40 in attendance. Over the years it had grown to about 60. About 1½ year ago, Pastor Bobby attended the prayer summit in SpringJield and heard Pastor Jim Cymbala, New York, speak about their Tuesday night prayer meetings. He came home and, after prayer & fasting, challenged his families to turn their homes into “prayer houses” and they did! God began to move and they began to reach the “lost,” and disciple and train them to use their talents for the work of the Lord! The church is now averaging over 120 each week in attendance. They have baptized 30 folks in the past 1½ years. They now have great volunteer leadership in the ministries for the children, youth and adults! I want to say “Thank You” to Pastor Rich Guerra and the District Leadership Team for giving me this wonderful privilege to serve the Lord and the Pastors of our District Churches. Blessings! Charles Harlin Central, North and South San Joaquin Sections 44 A nnuAl R epoRt 2011
Field Director Charles Mattix ReJlecting on 2011, the words of the Evangelist come to mind, “Let a man regard us in this manner, as servants of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. In this case, moreover, it is required of stewards that one be found trustworthy,” (1 Corinthians 4:1‐2). The pastors of the Mojave Section are living illustrations of the meaning of this passage. Longevity in leadership continues to be the key for spiritual and numerical growth among our DA Churches of the Mojave Section. Bill and Peggy Oliver came to Lucerne Valley 33 years ago. Bill struggles with health issues but remains faithful to declare the Word of God and pastor First Assembly. Billy and Betty Long are visionaries and have been faithful stewards of the gospel in Newberry Springs for 19 years. Although enduring personal trials this past year, Eric York is a committed servant of God and has consistently served in Phelan for 12 years. Tom and Debbie Lamb have pastored in Needles for 11 years and remain faithful, providing quality Christian Education to young people, pastoral care and ministry to church and community. Marilyn and I have been privileged to pastor in Barstow 11 years. The facilities in Trona have improved, technological advancements have been accomplished, Jinances and attendance have increased. Ed Gehres is faithfully declaring the Word of the Lord to the people in Trona and has been for 10 years. Cris and Zulma Santiago have been pastors of the Daggett community for 8 years. In the Borax Mining community of Boron, Maison and Casey Pulaski have been faithful to the call of God for 7 years. He has become the community pastor, respected and loved. Eli and Roma Alcos continue to serve God in the Palmdale/Lancaster area for 7 years now with a vision that has brought results. John and Donna Meadors have ministered in Lancaster for 5 years and continue to provide quality leadership. They have seen several come to know Christ and be baptized in water as a result of his anointed ministry. In Mojave Todd and Karen Davis are caring pastors and through various outreach programs have affectively met both the physical and spiritual needs in the community. They have ministered in Mojave for 3 years. Last year Mike and Debbie Skaggs returned to being the community pastor for Lone Pine. When I visit the local coffee shop the owners and members of community speak well of Mike and Debbie. In the fall of 2011 Billy and Annie Phipps became the pastors of Ridgecrest Calvary Assembly. The church is progressively moving forward and Jlourishing under their quality and innovative leadership. The Mojave section has Jittingly noted the faithfulness of District AfJiliate pastors Maison Pulaski, Boron, and John Meadors, Christian Life Assembly, Lancaster, and elected these good stewards to serve on the Sectional Advisory Committee for a second term. 45 S outheRn C AlifoRniA A SSemblieS
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The Neighborhood Church in Bishop agreed to become a Parent AfJiliate of Temecula Crossroads. Pastor Scott Anderson has become their senior pastor; a positive shift that has provided spiritual and numerical growth, uncompromising ministry, and Jinancial stability. I am grateful to Superintendent Rich Guerra for the privilege to serve as Field Director of the Mojave section. The Kingdom of God continues to advance because these men and woman answered the call and are faithful. His For Kingdom Sake, Charles Mattix Mojave Section 46 A nnuAl R epoRt 2011
Field Director Robert Palmer It was nearly twenty years ago that T. Ray Rachels, our Superintendent at that time, asked me to become an Area Director (now Field Director) for our District. As I look back over these years, I see the faces of those who have been the pastors with whom I have had the opportunity to work. WHAT DOES A FIELD DIRECTOR DO? No doubt many of you wonder that. How do they occupy their time? What is our ministry? So, let me tell you the story! W e are to be listeners! Pastors need someone to talk with about the challenges, joys, sorrows, problems, visions, opportunities, failures and victories: So w e listen! We listen on the phone any time a pastor calls! We make calls; we return messages! There are times when everyone needs someone who will just listen! We often have to do nothing but listen and clarity may come to help solve problems in churches! W e counsel Pastors and their wives if they need it and ask for our help! We have been asked to intervene in problems within the churches. W e challenge people to do better! I remember so well the words of Fred Cottriel who said, “JESUS DESERVES A BETTER CHURCH”. W e visit the Churches! This past year I was in every DA church for a service to preach, attend Board Meetings, visit services to observe the ministry of pastor and people, and to make suggestions about how to improve various aspects of the services. We look at the buildings and grounds to see that they are being properly maintained. We observe the Jinancial aspects of the church to see that Board Minutes and Financial Reports are being done properly. W e write letters to Pastors, assist in legal matters (under the direction of the District OfJicers) and attend Presbyters Meetings and Field Director Meetings. We also make monthly reports to our District Superintendent of our ministry. In performing this ministry in 2011, I drove thousands of miles, made hundreds of phone calls, went to over 40 Board Meetings, conducted Business Meetings, had one Church become General Council, one that became DA and two that changed pastors. It is a great joy of ours to serve in this ministry. We appreciate and love all of our pastoral families as well as District OfJicials—Rich Guerra, Superintendent, Tony Cervero, Assistant Superintendent and Gordon Houston, Secretary‐Treasurer. The Administrative Assistants and others who serve in the District OfJice are always so helpful! Thanks to all of you!! Respectfully Submitted, Robert E. Palmer Central and North Coast and San Fernando Sections 47 S outheRn C AlifoRniA A SSemblieS
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Field Director Church Planting Director Steve Preston People are what make this ministry role fun! For example, about the middle of 2011 we had a lunch for the Pastors of the 3 “Seniors focused” churches in Area 4 (The Reeses, Prettymans and the Bayers). This is the Jirst time these friends had gotten together like this and we had a BLAST talking about music, church, grandkids and just “stuff!” People make this fun! People, too, are our motivation. Six (6) in ten (10) of the folks we see in our neighborhoods have never had the chance to know the love of Jesus. They are the reason we worked hard and accomplished these “bullet points:” • Worked with experts from across the U.S. to develop Assessment Centers • Developed and led 2 REIGNITE and MULTIPLY Team Training events • Participated in the CMN/National AG Ethnic Ministries conference in Texas • Conducted meetings in 3 sections educating friends on the Parenting process • Involvement as part of the AGUSM Missionary Planters and Developers Executive Team • Spent many days on the road meeting potential Planters, Parent church Pastors and D.A. folks considering REIGNITE • Worked with the friends at the South PaciJic District to help them develop their Church Planting and Renewal ministry • All this activity was aimed directly at those 16 million people (6 in 10 in SoCal) who motivate Becky and I to keep on the Missions support/itineration trail (another whole set of “bullet points”). Even serving as Field Director for Area 4 has at its heart the desire to help those L.A. Basin churches to be healthy and effective in reaching the 6 in 10 in their communities. We are so thankful for the friendship, conJidence and opportunity to serve given to us by our Superintendent, Rich Guerra, and his incomparable wife, Coni. We thank Carrie Conklin for being such a valuable friend and part of all we do. Thanks also goes to Kristen Meadors, who has become a key part of the team. And of course I thank my amazing wife, Becky, for I could not function without her love, support and partnership. Respectfully submitted, Steve Preston Foothill, Harbor, Los Angeles, and Orange Sections 48 A nnuAl R epoRt 2011
Field Director Jack Sampier As with many of you, 2011 has been with Jilled with personal and ministry challenges that allow us to see more clearly the hand of our Heavenly Father. There have also been many challenges for some, if not all, of our DA Churches. It has been my privilege this year to come alongside of a couple of our churches who have found themselves needing ER help in circumstances that threaten their very life. Working with the DLT, Sectional leadership, and the help of the Spirit of God, we have been able to come alongside these churches and to watch the transformation that takes place when healing begins and hope comes alive. It is not easy for a church when it becomes necessary for the District to step in and even more difJicult when the church is a sovereign General Council church. Even though it is not the intent of the District to “take over” a church, it can and often will be interpreted as such by some of the board, some of the congregation and occasionally the pastor as well. Working with the Presbyters, it has been our policy, along with the help of some good and dedicated interim pastors, to walk slowly and deliberately with these churches and boards to bring healing and health before beginning the process of looking for a new pastor. That certainly has been the case of one of our pastors. Having been in his church for over 55 years the time came for him to retire. That is not as easy as it might seem – how do you turn loose of everything you know and do and just walk away? We began the process by simply walking alongside of him, then having him ask for DA status to help the church continue to accomplish the vision God gave him many years ago. This process and his conJidence gave him release to actually retire. We are looking for great things to transpire in the future as the process continues. Another one of our churches has a new pastor and it is delightful to hear from the people who are now thankful for the often painful process of healing and health. We are extremely grateful for all of our DA pastors and the hard work they do on behalf of their church, community and the Kingdom of God. Much of this done at what is often personal sacriJice and with extreme dedication and devotion to their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am thankful to our District Superintendent Rich Guerra and the District Leadership Team who have afforded me this opportunity. I am also grateful for Executive Presbyter Mike Quinn and Presbyters Steve Myatt & John DeSoto who allow me to work alongside of them on behalf of the churches in our care and the future of the Kingdom. Thanks and appreciation also to my better half, Dixie, to my secretary, Aremi, and to Calvary Temple for allowing me the time necessary to do this good work. Blessings, Jack Sampier North San Diego and San Diego Sections 49 S outheRn C AlifoRniA A SSemblieS
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REPORT OF THE STEERING AND RULES COMMITTEE PROPOSED STANDING RULES OF THE 93rd ANNUAL CONVENTION Southern California District Council of the Assemblies of God April 9-‐11, 2012 All business sessions shall be under the supervision of the District Superintendent, who shall delegate responsibilities at his discretion. The Order of Business of the Convention shall be as follows: 1. Election of officers as determined by the Chair. 2. All District Council reports as determined by the Chair. 3. Unfinished Business. 4. New Business. 5. Adjournment. The Chair of the Roster Committee shall be ready to report at any business session at the discretion of the Superintendent. Members desiring to vote must wear badges, issued by the Roster Committee upon registration, for identification purposes and shall be seated in adequate areas designated for voting members. 1. Recommendations of various committees serving the District Council that are to be presented in the form of resolutions shall be referred to the Resolutions Committee for editing and presentation to the body in session. 2. No motion may be made from the floor except: courtesy, subsidiary, privileged, incidental and emergency motions. The body in session will determine by majority vote, without debate, whether a resolution is an emergency. 3. The Superintendent, acting with the Chair of the Resolutions and Steering Committees, shall determine the order in which the resolutions shall be presented to the body in session. The Convention, by two-‐thirds vote, can temporarily suspend Rule V and immediately consider a question or set an Order of the Day for considering a given question. (Suspension of Rule V will be temporary, and it will be back in force immediately following said vote.) No member shall speak in debate more than twice on the same question for longer than ten minutes the first time and five minutes the second time, without permission of the Convention granted by a two-‐thirds vote without debate. A response to an inquiry for information or clarification does not count as a time of speaking regarding the question. Should a motion on the floor be changed substantially by amendment, the Chair may allow a member who has spoken twice the privilege of speaking again on the question. All reports and other material for the permanent records of the Convention shall be typed or printed, and immediately upon presentation, copies shall be given to the corporate officials. 50
Rule IX. Rule X. Rule XI. Rule XII. Rule XIII. Rule XIV. 1. Nominations for each office to be filled shall be made according to the bylaws. Election requires a two-‐thirds vote. In the event that an individual receives the required vote for election on a nominating ballot, said ballot shall be declared to be an elective ballot. 2. Elections: A) Executive Presbyters for Regions II and V. Voting shall be in the order determined by the Superintendent. Orders of the Day: 1. Orders of the Day shall be determined by the Superintendent. The minutes of all sessions shall be referred to the Executive Presbytery for reading and approval, thus dispensing with the reading of the minutes during the Council. Announcements to the Convention shall be in writing and referred to the District Secretary. The Chair may, at his discretion, make other announcements. The Secretary shall destroy all ballots, written and/or digital at the conclusion of the District Council. The rules contained in the current issue of the Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the Convention in all cases if they are not inconsistent with the bylaws of the Southern California District Council of the Assemblies of God and these Standing Rules. Respectfully presented, 2012 STEERING AND RULES COMMITTEE George Winney, Chairman Gary Geesey 51
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Parliamentary Proceedures Introduction Parliamentary law is not intended to repress the work of an assembly. It is meant to provide orderly principles by which business may be expedited. Where there are no principles of law and where every individual is allowed to act in his or her own way, confusion prevails. Perhaps the most important principle of parliamentary law is that of rights: the right of the majority to ultimately rule, the right of the minority to be heard, and the right of the individual to participate in the decision-‐making process. It is hoped that the information included on the following pages will be helpful in expediting the business of the General Council. The material has been adapted from several sources and, to the best of our knowledge, is in agreement with Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised, published by Scott, Foresman and Company. The information included in this booklet is certainly not exhaustive. Delegates are encouraged to study Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised. A more thorough knowledge of the rules by which our business is conducted will make for smoother and more productive business meetings. Adapted from A Guide to Parliamentary Practices, Dr. Lamar Vest. Used with Permission. Definitions Chair Parliamentarian Floor Meeting Session Member Motion Pending Table The presiding officer or the position from which that person presides. The general superintendent serves as the presiding officer and should be addressed as Mr. Chairman or Mr. Moderator. The person designated to advise the chair on points of parliamentary law and also to give similar advice to the assembly when requested. The parliamentarian gives an opinion; the chair makes a ruling. The position of persons other than the chairman and his associates. When a member “has the floor,” he/she has the opportunity to exercise his/her speaking rights and should be given appropriate attention. A single official gathering of the body to conduct business. A series of connected meetings devoted to a single agenda. A person with the right to full participation. A formal proposal by a member in a meeting that the assembly take certain action. Question is a synonym for motion. Being processed by chair. To “lay on the table” means entrusting the case to the secretary. To lay on the table permits the assembly to set an issue aside in order to consider a more urgent issue. Obtaining the Floor Before a member attempts to make a motion or to address a meeting, he/she should be recognized by the chair. With our present system of speaker recognition, a member is required to go to a numbered light and place the switch in the on position. The members are recognized by the chair in 52
the order in which they activate the light. A member does not have the floor until recognized by the chair. When recognized, the member should do the following: • State his/her name. • State any other identification, e.g., church or city. • Speak to the subject at hand. When finished, the delegate should yield the floor by turning the switch off and returning to his/her seat. Thus, if the subject on the floor changes, a new order will be established to recognize those members wishing to speak to the current subject. A member wishing to get the chair’s attention for the following reasons need not go to a speaker’s light but may obtain recognition by audibly calling for the attention of the chair with • Question of privilege • Point of order • Parliamentary inquiry • Appeal from the decision of the chair • Division of the house Each member has the right to speak on every question. However, he/she cannot make a second speech on the same question as long as any member who has not spoken on the question desires the floor. It is the prerogative of the moderator to recognize each speaker and to determine a balance of negative and affirmative speeches. Assigning the Floor A member does not obtain the floor by rising and addressing the chair, nor by proceeding to a speaker’s microphone and turning on a light. The floor must be assigned by the chair before he/she is privileged to speak. Interrupting a Speaker A member who has been assigned the floor should not be interrupted after he/she has begun to speak, unless the immediate need is of such urgency to justify the interruption. A member who has been assigned the floor should be interrupted only by one who wishes •
To make a motion to reconsider (And this only if the time limit on the motion is about to run out. The motion must be made and accepted within 24 hours. It may not be considered after 24 hours.) • To rise to a point of order. • To voice an objection to the consideration of a question. (This must occur before there has been any debate or before any subsidiary motion has been stated by the chair.) • To call for the orders of the day in case they are not being followed. • To raise a question of privilege. • To request a division of the question when the question consists of more than one independent resolution. • To make a parliamentary inquiry. • To request information that requires an immediate answer. 53
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Making a Motion In making a motion (this includes any substitute motion), a member first obtains the floor and prefaces the statement of the proposed action by the words “I move t hat . . .” The motion should be written on the Motion/Amendment Form accompanying the Agenda. These forms are in triplicate. Copies 1 and 2 are to be given to an usher who will give copy 1 to the chairman and copy 2 to the secretary. Seconding a Motion In general, every motion must be seconded before it is discussed or voted upon. A member wishing to second a motion simply says, “I second the motion.” Recognition by the chair is not necessary in order to second a motion, and a second may be made without the member rising. Motions that come from a committee are considered already offered and seconded. Debate or Discussion of the Question In all debate and discussion, the following principles should prevail: 1. Speakers should avoid all references to specific personalities. 2. The motives of those whose views are opposed should not be questioned. 3. Discussion should be aimed at clarifying the facts rather than at challenging the views of those on the opposite side of the question. Voting on the Question In calling for the vote, the affirmative vote is called for first. If the chair is in doubt after calling for a vote by voice, he will ask for a show of hands or a standing vote. If a member questions the vote, he/she has a right to call for “a division of the house.” Division of the house does not demand a counting of the votes. If a member wishes to have the votes counted, he/she must make a motion (which must be seconded) to that effect. Kinds of Motions Main Motions Main motions are those which bring some main question before the group. A main motion yields to all subsidiary, privileged, and incidental motions. Subsidiary Motions A subsidiary motion is applied to a pending motion as a means of disposing of the pending one. All subsidiary motions take precedence over the main motion. By means of subsidiary motions, the main motion may be amended, or referred to a committee, or action postponed or hastened. The subsidiary motions in order of precedence are 1. To lay on the table 2. To call for the previous question 3. To limit or extend the time of debate 4. To postpone to a certain time 5. To commit or refer 6. To amend (can be applied to 5, 4, and 3) 7. To postpone indefinitely (cannot be amended) 54
To Lay on the Table The effect of this motion is to postpone action on the question to which it applies. This motion should be used primarily to enable the groups to consider more urgent business, and should not be used as a means of suppressing a question without debate. Parliamentary law a llows that only a two-‐thirds vote can rightfully suppress a main motion without allowing free debate. To Call for the Previous Question The object of this motion is to bring to an end the debate on the question or questions included in the call, and to secure a vote on the question(s). The previous question requires a two-‐thirds vote. If the motion does not specify otherwise, it applies only to the immediately pending question. The call for previous question should come from a member who has turned on a light and been recognized by the chair. To Limit or Extend Time of Debate Since certain rights are being taken away from the members, adoption of these motions requires a two-‐thirds vote. Motions to limit or extend time of debate are not debatable but may be amended (see note above). To Postpone to a Certain Time The motion is similar to “Lay on the Table.” It differs in that it postpones action to an established time and is debatable. To Commit or Refer A motion to commit or refer is debatable, can be amended, and requires a majority vote. To Amend The motion to amend—that is, to change the words of a pending motion—requires a second and is debatable if the motion to be amended is debatable. Amendments of the first degree and the second degree are permitted. Amendments of the third degree are not. An amendment must be germane (that is, closely related) to the motion to be amended. If not, it will be ruled out of order by the chair. A substitute motion is an amendment of the first degree. To Postpone Indefinitely The real object of this motion is to reject the motion to which it is applied. It is debatable and opens the main question to debate. It requires a majority vote for adoption. Incidental Motions Incidental motions arise out of the process of business (a pending question), and as a result they must be decided before a decision can be made on the question to which they are incidental. Incidental questions that will be briefly discussed are • To rise to a point of order • To appeal from the decision of the chair • To suspend the rules 55
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2. Request information. This request has the same privileges as a request for parliamentary inquiry. The primary difference is that the member may be seeking information from another member of the assembly rather than from the chair. 3. Ask permission to withdraw a motion. After a question has been stated by the chair, it is in the possession of the group and cannot be withdrawn or modified without the approval of the assembly. However, until a motion has been stated by the chair, the proposer of the motion can withdraw or modify it in any way he/she desires. Summary of Facts Relating to Motions Kind of Motion Object Effect To lay on the table Clear the floor for more urgent business Delays action To call for the previous Secure immediate vote on pending Ends debate question question To limit or extend time Provides more or less time for discussion Shortens or lengthens of debate discussion period To postpone definitely Often gives more time for informal Delays action to a certain time discussion and for securing supporters To commit or refer To enable more careful consideration to Delays action be given To amend To improve the motion Changes the original motion To postpone To prevent a vote on the question Suppresses the question indefinitely To raise a point of To call attention to violation according to Keeps the assembly order of rules established rules functioning To appeal from the To determine the attitude of the Secures ruling of the decision of the chair assembly on the ruling made by the chair assembly rather than by the chair To suspend the rules To permit action not possible under the Secures action which rules otherwise could not be presented by the rules To object to the Prevent wasting time on unimportant Suppresses the motion consideration of a business question To divide the question Secure more careful consideration of Secures action by parts parts To call for a division of (a) To determine the accuracy of a viva Secures an accurate check on the assembly voce vote (b) To secure expression of vote individual member’s vote To raise a question of To correct undesirable conditions Corrects undesirable privilege conditions To take from the table Continue the consideration of the Continues consideration of question the question To reconsider To reconsider the question and another Secures further consideration vote on the question To rescind Repeal action previously taken Same 57
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Prayer for Country and Unity of Believers
WHEREAS,
Essential Resolution #1 requests us to pray for world and local leaders and all those
RESOLVED,
that the Southern California District at this time pray for world and local leaders and
RESOLVED,
that this Council through various publications and by all other means remind our
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2013 CPI Tithe Adjustment
WHEREAS,
Article XXI, Section 5, A, (11), regarding Minister’s Contributions, calls for
WHEREAS,
the Executive Presbytery has approved the following minimum tithe increase
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that the following amounts be ratified to become effective January 1, 2013:
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effective January 1, 2013, based on a CPI of 2.2%, therefore be it
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Qualifications for Sectional Leadership Team Members
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examining and interviewing committee for ministerial credential applicants, and
The Bylaws allow for any credentialed minister (Ordained, Licensed, or Certified)
pastoring a church within the church to serve on the Sectional Leadership Team,
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The Sectional Leadership Team must review the Ordination examination with
Ordination applicants, which gives the Sectional Leadership Team members, some
who are Licensed and Certified ministers, access to the questions, and
WHEREAS,
The Southern California District Council places a high value on the Ordination
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WHEREAS,
There is a need for ongoing review of the District Bylaws throughout the year to be
WHEREAS,
The General Council Bylaws supersedes the District Bylaws, and
WHEREAS,
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therefore, be it
That a Revisions Committee be established to review and edit the District Bylaws
and to bring them into compliance with General Council Bylaws, and further be it
That the District Bylaws be amended by the addition of a new Section 6 in Article
XIII, and that the current Article XIII, Section 6 and 7 be renumbered to Article XIII,
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This committee is amenable to the District Presbytery.
The chair of this committee shall be appointed by the District Presbytery.
This committee shall consist of five or more members.
The Revisions Committee shall review and edit the Bylaws of the District Council for clarity,
simplicity and continuity. It shall also edit and review the District Council Bylaws for
conformity with the General Council Bylaws. Such conformity changes shall not require a
vote of the District Council for implementation. Such changes shall be reported to the District
Presbytery quarterly and to the District Council annually.
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REGARDING: Article IX, Section 2, C, (1)
Terms of Office Regional Executive Presbyters
WHEREAS,
The Southern California District Council Bylaws presently provide that Region VII
WHEREAS,
The Southern California District Council Bylaws presently provide that each
WHEREAS,
All nominees are submitted to the District Council for election; and
RESOLVED,
That Bylaw Article IX, Section 2, C (1) which now reads:
WHEREAS,
Executive Presbyter be elected every three years; and
Ethnic/Language Fellowship can submit a nominee; and
The intent of the District Council Bylaws is inclusiveness; therefore, be it
Terms of Office for Regional Executive Presbyters:
The terms of office for Executive Presbyter shall be for three years. The
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DISTRICT COUNCIL
ASSEMBLIES OF GOD, INC.
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT
December 31, 2011
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To the Board of Trustees
Southern California District Council
Assemblies of God, Inc.
Irvine, California
We have audited the accompanying statement of financial position of Southern California
District Council Assemblies of God, Inc. (the District) as of December 31, 2011, and the related
statements of activities and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are
the responsibility of the District’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the
United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts
and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the
overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects,
the financial position of Southern California District Council Assemblies of God, Inc. as of
December 31, 2011, and the changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the year then ended
in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Balser, Horowitz, Frank & Wakeling
BALSER, HOROWITZ, FRANK, & WAKELING
Santa Ana, California
February 1, 2012
1551 N. Tustin Avenue, Suite 1010 Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: (714) 543-1035 Fax: (714) 543-1567
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STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES (Continued)
STATEMENT
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POSITION
For
the Year Ended
December 31,
2011
December 31, 2011
Temp orarily restricted net assets
Assets
Contributions and other revenue
Net assets released from restrictions
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable
Change in temporarily restricted net assets
Prepaids and deposits
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netassets
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Property held for sale
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Net Property
assets, beginning
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end of
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1,149,580
(1,158,642)
$ 5,590,722
3,803
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29,756
5,375,011
(1,241,912)
1,220,000
14,406,450
17,370,955
26,625,742
$ $16,129,043
Liabilities
Accounts payable and other liabilities
Deferred income
Notes payable
Annuities payable
$
Total liabilities
575,843
27,395
9,722,892
170,569
10,496,699
Net A ssets
Unrestricted:
Undesignated
Designated
10,985,068
4,573,341
Total unrestricted
15,558,409
Temporarily restricted
Permanently restricted
527,309
43,325
Total net assets
16,129,043
Total liabilities and net assets
$ 26,625,742
See accompanying notes and independent auditors’ report
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ASSEMBLIES
OF GOD,
INC. COUNCIL
SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA
DISTRICT
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For theSTATEMENT
Year Ended OF
December
31, 2011
ACTIVITIES
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities
Change in netnet
assets
Unrestricted
assets
Adjustments
to
reconcile
change in net assets
Revenues:
to cash
provided by operating activities:
Contributions
Depreciation
United Ministry Fund contributions
Loss
on sale and
of property
Ministries
events
Changes
in:
Interest income
Accounts
receivable
Other
income
Prepaids
and deposits
Lease
income
Accounts
payable
and other liabilities
Health program
revenue
Deferred
income
Loss
on sale
of assets
Annuities
payable
Pinecrest conference center fees
$ (1,241,912)
$
Pinecrest Suites
Net cash flows provided by operating activities
1,952,214
461,904
565,414
1,186,884
2,237,791
491,556
12,452
207,221
(3,338)
275,181
(31,671)
672,955
1,595
(1,186,884)
(8,787)
2,448,035
298,385
377,127
Total
unrestricted
and revenues
Cash flows
from
investingsupport
activities
Issuance of new notes receivable
Net receivable
assets released
from restrictions:
Note
payments
received
Restrictions
satisfied
by payments
Proceeds
from sale
of property
7,961,868
(152,343)
200,030
1,158,642
997,346
(186,039)
Acquisition of property and equipment
Total unrestricted support,
Net
cash flows
provided by investing activities
revenues
and reclassifications
858,994
9,120,510
Cash flows from financing activities
Expensesof notes payable
Payments
Department expenses
Net cash flows used by financing activities
Depreciation
Ministry expenses
Net increase
(decrease) in cash
General
and administration
(161,533)
5,011,761
(161,533)
461,904
1,158,642
1,074,588
3,721,053
Cash and Total
cash expenses
equivalents, beginning of year
10,353,360
4,516,134
in unrestricted
Cash and Change
cash equivalents,
endnet
ofassets
year
$
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(1,232,850)
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ASSEMBLIES
OF GOD,
INC.COUNCIL
SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA
DISTRICT
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES (Continued)
For the Year OF
Ended
December
31, 2011
STATEMENT
ACTIVITIES
(Continued)
Temp orarily restricted net assets
Temp
orarily restricted
assets
Contributions
and othernet
revenue
Contributions
and from
otherrestrictions
revenue
Net
assets released
Net assets released from restrictions
Change in net assets
Net assets, beginning of year, as restated
Net assets, beginning of year, as restated
Net assets, end of year
Net assets, end of year
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1,149,580
1,149,580
(1,158,642)
(1,158,642)
(9,062)
(9,062)
(1,241,912)
(1,241,912)
17,370,955
17,370,955
$ 16,129,043
$ 16,129,043
ASSEMBLIES
GOD,FLOWS
INC.
STATEMENT
OFOF
CASH
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets
to cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets
Depreciation
to cash provided by operating activities:
Loss on sale of property
Depreciation
Changes in:
Loss on sale of property
Accounts receivable
Changes in:
Accounts receivable
Deferred income
Annuities payable
Deferred income
Annuities
Net cashpayable
flows provided by operating activities
$ (1,241,912)
$ (1,241,912)
461,904
1,186,884
461,904
1,186,884
12,452
(3,338)
12,452
(31,671)
(3,338)
1,595
(31,671)
(8,787)
1,595
(8,787)
377,127
cashinvesting
flows provided
by operating activities
Cash flowsNet
from
activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Note receivable payments received
Proceeds from sale of property
Note receivable payments received
Acquisition of property and equipment
Proceeds from sale of property
Acquisition
property
and equipment
Net of
cash
flows provided
by investing activities
377,127
(152,343)
200,030
(152,343)
997,346
200,030
(186,039)
997,346
(186,039)
858,994
cashfinancing
flows provided
by investing activities
from
activities
Cash flowsNet
Payments of notes payable
Cash flows from financing activities
PaymentsNet
of notes
payable
cash flows
used by financing activities
858,994
(161,533)
(161,533)
(161,533)
Net increase
cash flows
used by in
financing
activities
Net
(decrease)
cash
(161,533)
1,074,588
Net increase (decrease) in cash
1,074,588
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
4,516,134
Cash and
and cash
cash equivalents,
equivalents, end
beginning
Cash
of yearof year
$
4,516,134
5,590,722
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
$
5,590,722
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2011
Note 1 – Summary of significant accounting policies
Nature of operations
The accompanying consolidated financial statements represent the operations of two affiliated
organizations. The Southern California District Council of the Assemblies of God, Inc. (the
District) is organized under the auspices of the General Council Assemblies of God, Inc.,
Springfield, Missouri (the General Council). The District provides administrative services and
limited financial assistance to affiliated organizations in Southern California. Pinecrest
Christian Conference Center, LLC (the Camp) was incorporated in 2010. All references to the
District in these consolidated financial statements include both the District and Camp where
appropriate. The District’s primary sources of revenue are ministers’ tithes, United Ministry
Funds, conference center fees, and activity fees.
Basis of accounting
The District’s financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting and,
accordingly, reflect all significant receivables, payables, and other liabilities.
Basis of presentation
In order to be in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, the District is
required to report information regarding its financial position and activities according to three
classes of net assets: unrestricted net assets, temporarily restricted net assets, and permanently
restricted net assets.
Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported
amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from these estimates.
Cash and cash equivalents
For purposes of the statements of cash flows, the District considers certain short-term debt
securities purchased with a maturity of three months or less and certificates of deposit available
on demand to be cash equivalents.
Accounts receivable
Accounts receivable consisted primarily of amounts due from Royal Rangers and Bethel Towers,
as well as amounts due from ministers for health insurance benefits.
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Note 1 – Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
Property and equipment
All acquisitions of property and equipment in excess of $2,500 and all expenditures in excess
of $2,500 for repairs, maintenance, and renewals that materially prolong the useful lives of
assets are capitalized. Property and equipment is carried at cost, or, if donated, at the
approximate market value at the date of donation. Depreciation is provided over the estimated
useful lives of the respective assets on a straight-line basis. Depreciation expense for the year
ended December 31, 2011 was $461,904.
Revenue recognition
As required by generally accepted accounting principles, contributions received are recorded as
unrestricted, temporarily restricted, or permanently restricted net assets depending on the
existence and/or nature of any donor restrictions.
All donor-restricted net assets are reported as an increase in temporarily restricted, or
permanently restricted net assets depending on the nature of the restriction. When a
restriction expires (that is, when a stipulated time restriction ends or the purpose of the
restriction is accomplished), temporarily restricted net assets are reclassified to unrestricted net
assets and reported in the statement of activities as net assets released from restrictions. During
the year ended December 31, 2011, there were no activities affecting permanently restricted net
assets.
Concentrations of credit risk
The District maintains its cash in bank deposit accounts which, at times, may exceed federally
insured limits. Accounts are guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
up to certain limits. At December 31, 2011, the District had approximately $4,833,422, in
excess of FDIC insured limits. The District has not experienced any losses in such accounts.
Financial instruments that potentially subject the District to concentrations of credit risk
include cash and cash equivalents and notes receivable (Note 2). The District places its cash
and cash equivalents with high quality financial institutions and limits the amount of credit
exposure with any one institution. Future changes in economic conditions may impact the
collectability of notes receivable.
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Note 2 – Notes receivable
Notes receivable consisted of the following:
Funds advanced to affiliate churches and
organizations that are primarily secured by real
property. The notes bear interest ranging from 5.0%
to 8.5% per annum.
$ 1,729,271
Note receivable from a related party, secured by
real property, at an interest rate of 7.5%, payments
of $27,969, including principal and interest, are
payable over 30 years. A balloon payment will be
required in November 2030. See Note 12.
3,945,740
Total notes receivable
5,675,011
(300,000)
Less: allowance for loan losses
$ 5,375,011
Notes receivable, net
Management has established the allowance based on specific identification of individual loans,
and trends established in prior years, and on the condition that many of the amounts are
secured by real property.
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Note 3 – Property and equipment
Property and equipment consisted of the following:
Autos and trucks
Buildings
Land
Furniture and equipment
Improvements
Construction in progress
$
45,394
12,231,701
3,155,624
216,064
4,987,487
165,359
Total property and equipment
20,801,629
Less: accumulated depreciation
(6,395,179)
$ 14,406,450
Property and equipment, net
Property held for sale
Property held for sales consisted of two properties. Property one was a church deed was
assumed in June 2009 when it ceased operations as the District was the guarantor of the
loan. Property two was the Royal Rangers Campground at Pinecrest Christian Conference
Center was sold in February 2011.
Note 4 – Annuities payable
The District has a Congregation Pastoral Gift Agreement with a certain retired pastor, which
provides for benefits for the remainder of his life and his spouse’s life. For the year ended
December 31, 2011, monthly benefits were $3,146, and will increase each calendar year. The
District has recorded an accrual of $170,569 as of December 31, 2011, which represents the
estimated present value (using a discount rate of 9.5%) of the estimated future cash flows. The
District will annually reevaluate the estimate based on relevant data at the time.
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Note 5 – Notes payable
Notes payable consisted of the following:
Unsecured note payable to an individual. Payable
in monthly installments of $469 including interest
at 6.75% and due on December 31, 2016.
$
23,829
Note payable to an individual, payable in monthly
installments of $1,256 including interest at 7.5%,
secured by a deed of trust on real property owned
by the District. Any unpaid balance and accrued
interest are due no later than June 8, 2016.
152,345
Note payable to an individual, payable in monthly
installments of $998, including principal and
interest at 7.5%, secured by a deed of trust on real
property owned by the District. Any unpaid
balance and accrued interest are due no later than
July 24, 2016.
118,410
Note payable to Farmers and Merchants Bank,
payable in monthly installments of $28,650
including interest at 6.0%, secured by real property
and due on July 2, 2016. Beginning in July 2012,
the interest rate will become variable based on the
bank's Prime Rate.
4,202,790
Note payable to Assemblies of God Loan Fund,
including interest at 8.25%, secured by real
property and due in August 2030.
1,279,778
Note payable to Assemblies of God Loan Fund,
including interest at 7.5%, secured by real property
and due in November 2030. See Note 12.
3,945,740
Total notes payable
$9,722,892
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Note 5 – Notes payable (continued)
Aggregate maturities required on notes payable for each of the years subsequent to December
31, 2011, are as follows:
Year ended December 31,
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017 and thereafter
$ 174,670
187,881
201,114
215,293
4,130,120
4,813,814
$ 9,722,892
Note 6 – Restricted net assets
Restricted net assets consisted of the following:
Temporarily restricted net assets
Restricted for:
Subsequent year's ministry expenditures
$
527,309
Permanently restricted net assets
Restricted for:
Scholarship grants
$
43,325
Note 7 – Future lease revenues
Under various existing non-cancellable operating lease agreements for the District’s office
building and church properties, tenants are committed to pay the following minimum lease to
the District:
2012
$
Lease income for the year ended December 31, 2011, was $275,181.
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Note 8 – Pension plan
The District has established a tax sheltered annuity retirement plan under Internal Revenue
Code Section 403(b), whereby all eligible employees may contribute to a retirement annuity of
their choice under a salary reduction agreement. The District has provided for matching
contributions to be made up to five percent of the employee’s gross wages. The District has
incurred $78,221 in matching contributions and other employer contributions for the year
ended December 31, 2011.
Note 9 – Operating leases
The District leases certain office equipment under operating lease agreements expiring 2012.
Lease expense related to these leases was $44,108 for the year ended December 31, 2011.
Future minimum lease payments required under all lease agreements for the years subsequent to
December 31, 2011, are as follows:
2012
$
5,404
Note 10 – Income taxes
The District is exempt from Federal and California income tax under Internal Revenue Code
Section 501(c)(3). The District is subject, however, to Federal and California income tax on
unrelated business income as stipulated in Internal Revenue Code Section 511 and Regulation
Section 1.511. During the year ended December 31, 2011, the District had rental income from
debt-financed property which constitutes unrelated business income.
However, since
applicable expenses of the rental activity exceeded the rental income, the District did not have
unrelated business taxable income, and therefore incurred no tax liability due to unrelated
business income.
On January 1, 2010, the District adopted the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification
(ASC) 740-10-50, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. The statement requires that a
tax position be recognized or derecognized based on a ‘more-likely-than-not’ threshold. This
applies to positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The implementation of the
statement had no impact on the District’s statement of financial position or statement of
activities. The District does not believe its financial statements include (or reflect) any
uncertain tax positions.
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Note 10 – Income taxes (continued)
Pinecrest Christian Conference Center, LLC (Pinecrest) was organized as a single member
limited liability company on October 20, 2010 and is wholly owned by the District. For
Federal income tax purposes Pinecrest is treated as a disregarded entity and assumes the Federal
income tax exemption of the District. For state income tax purposes Pinecrest has been granted
exemption by the State of California.
Note 11 – Commitments and contingencies
The District is liable as endorser or guarantor on Ministers Benefit Association loans and loan
commitments and church extension loans made by the General Council to affiliated
organizations in the approximate amount of $9,776,238 as of December 31, 2011. In addition,
the District is liable as endorser or guarantor on obligations of affiliated churches in the
approximate amount of $171,075 for loans by banks and other lending parties as of December
31, 2011. The primary obligations are secured by mortgages on real property. In the opinion of
management, none of the primary obligations are in danger of default. Accordingly, no
liability for this contingency has been recorded in the financial statements.
Note 12 – Related party transactions
The District is related, by common board membership and By-laws, to Vanguard University of
Southern California (Vanguard) and Bethel Towers of Costa Mesa (Bethel Towers), both
California nonprofit organizations exempt from Federal and California income tax under
Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). The By-laws of both entities grant the District control
over their financial and administrative affairs.
Generally accepted accounting principles require the consolidation of entities where both
control and economic interest are present. As the District does not have an economic interest
in either Vanguard or Bethel Towers, consolidated financial statements of the entities are
precluded. Therefore, these financial statements do not include the financial position,
activities, or cash flows of either Vanguard or Bethel Towers.
The District provides financial support to Vanguard. During the year ended December 31,
2011, the District paid Vanguard $24,000.
In 2009, the District secured a loan on behalf of Vanguard in the amount $4,000,000. The
District has recorded both a loan payable to AG Financial Services, and a loan receivable from
Vanguard for the same amount. See Notes 2 and 5.
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Note 13 – Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest
$
Income taxes
$
685,140
-
Note 14 – Prior period adjustment
In 2011, management discovered a property which had not been recorded as an asset in June
2009 with a related note payable that was assumed when the church ceased operations because
the District was the guarantor on the loan in case of default. To correct the error, property
held for sale was increased by $1,220,000, notes payable increased by $1,307,510, and
beginning net assets for the year ended December 31, 2010, were reduced by $87,510. The
adjustment had no effect on the change in net assets for the year ended December 31, 2011.
Note 15 – Subsequent events
Management’s review
Management has evaluated subsequent events through February 1, 2012, the date on which the
financial statements were available to be issued.
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ON SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
To the Board of Directors
Southern California District Council
Assemblies of God, Inc.
Irvine, California
We have audited the financial statements of Southern California District Council Assemblies of
God, Inc. as of and for the year ended December 31, 2011, and have issued our report thereon
dated February 1, 2012, which contained an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.
Our audit was performed for the purpose of forming an opinion on the financial statements as
a whole. The supplemental schedules of support, revenue and expenses for December 31, 2011,
are presented for the purposes of additional analysis and are not required parts of the financial
statements. Such information is the responsibility of management and was derived from and
relates directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the financial
statements. The information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit
of the financial statements and certain additional procedures, including comparing and
reconciling such information directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to
prepare the financial statements or to the financial statements themselves, and other additional
procedures in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of
America. In our opinion, the information is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to
the financial statements as a whole.
Balser, Horowitz, Frank & Wakeling
BALSER, HOROWITZ, FRANK AND WAKELING
Santa Ana, California
February 1, 2012
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OF GOD, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENTS
OF SUPPORT,
REVENUE AND EXPENSES
SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENTS OF SUPPORT, REVENUE AND EXPENSES
For the YearAll
Ended
December 31, 2011
Departments
Revenue
All Departments
General and Administration
Revenue
Distrist School of Ministry
Field Directors
Men's Ministry
Field Directors
Technology Ministry
Men's Ministry
Youth Ministry
Technology Ministry
Pastors' Wives Ministry
Youth Ministry
Kids Ministry
Women's Ministry
Kids Ministry
Women in Ministry
Women's Ministry
Second Half Ministry
Women in Ministry
Special Reserve
Missions
Special Reserve
Missions Development
Missions
Intercultural Ministry
Hispanic Ministry
All People's School of Ministry
Hispanic Ministry
Church Planting
DA Church Development
Church Planting
Vision 2020
Young Ministers
Vision 2020
COHORTS
Young Ministers
Pinecrest Conference Center
COHORTS
Total revenues
Total revenues
See independent auditors’ report on supplemental information
See independent auditors’ report
80 on supplemental information
$
$
2,624,923
185,779
2,624,923
83,207
185,779
75,081
83,207
10,000
75,081
767,698
10,000
3,000
767,698
479,192
3,000
184,912
479,192
10,000
184,912
24,678
10,000
156,000
24,678
46,093
156,000
96,000
46,093
59,119
96,000
249,001
59,119
22,113
249,001
46,165
22,113
25,453
46,165
31,000
25,453
17,082
31,000
5,770
17,082
2,759,602
5,770
2,759,602
7,961,868
7,961,868
ASSEMBLIES
OF GOD, INC.
OF SUPPORT,
For the YearAll
Ended
December 31, 2011
Departments
Revenue
All Departments
Expenses
Field Directors
Men's Ministry
Field Directors
Technology Ministry
Men's Ministry
Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry
Kids Ministry
Kids Ministries
Women's Ministry
Women's Ministry
Women in Ministry
Women in Ministry
Special Reserve
Special Reserve
Missions
Missions
Hispanic Ministry
Hispanic Ministry
Church Planting
Church
Planting
DA Church
Development
DA
Church
Development
Vision 2020
Vision
2020
Young Ministers
Young
Ministers
COHORTS
COHORTS
Total revenues
Total expenses
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over expenses
$
2,624,923
185,779
3,874,430
83,207
185,779
75,081
89,967
10,000
75,073
767,698
767,698
3,000
2,249
479,192
505,740
184,912
189,047
10,000
8,160
24,678
32,593
156,000
113,507
46,093
15,839
96,000
77,091
59,119
58,556
249,001
252,028
22,113
19,549
46,165
45,741
25,453
17,844
31,000
5,770
17,082
14,665
5,770
5,770
2,759,602
2,837,622
7,961,868
9,194,718
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OF GOD,REVENUE
INC.
OF SUPPORT,
AND EXPENSES
ForGeneral
the Year and
Ended
December 31, 2011
Administration
Revenue
Revenue
District support
Fees
District support
Lease income
Fees
Loss on sale of assets
Lease income
Other income
Loss on sale of assets
Other income
Total revenues
Expenses
Total revenues
Expenses
Personnel
Office
Personnel
Building operations
Office
Property and loan administration
Building operations
Ministry support
Property and loan administration
Programs and events
Ministry support
Depreciation
Programs and events
Depreciation
Total expenses
Total expenses
over expenses
over expenses
$
1,994,758
63,611
$ 1,994,758
275,181
63,611
(1,186,884)
275,181
1,478,257
(1,186,884)
1,478,257
2,624,923
2,624,923
1,568,076
340,124
1,568,076
193,130
340,124
423,078
193,130
315,395
423,078
881,252
315,395
153,375
881,252
153,375
3,874,430
3,874,430
$ (1,249,507)
$ (1,249,507)
ASSEMBLIES
OF GOD, REVENUE
INC.
OF SUPPORT,
AND EXPENSES
For the
Year Ended
December
31, 2011
District
School
of Ministry
District School of Ministry
Revenue
Revenue
District - UMF
Programs and events
District - UMF
Other income
Programs and events
Other income
Total revenues
Expenses
$
$
Total revenues
185,779
Expenses
Office
Programs and events
Office
Programs and events
Total expenses
Total expenses
over expenses
over expenses
8,000
176,199
8,000
1,580
176,199
1,580
185,779
22,186
163,593
22,186
163,593
185,779
185,779
$
$
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ASSEMBLIES
OF GOD,REVENUE
INC.
OF SUPPORT,
AND EXPENSES
For the Year
Ended
December 31, 2011
Directors
Field
Field Directors
Revenue
Revenue
District - UMF
Other income
District - UMF
Other income
Total revenues
Expenses
$
$
Total revenues
83,207
Expenses
Programs and events
89,967
Programs and events
Total expenses
Total expenses
over expenses
over expenses
82,000
1,207
82,000
1,207
83,207
89,967
89,967
89,967
$
$
(6,760)
(6,760)
ASSEMBLIES
OF GOD,REVENUE
INC.
OF SUPPORT,
AND EXPENSES
For the Year
EndedMinistry
December 31, 2011
Men's
Men's Ministry
Revenue
Revenue
Other income
Programs and events
Other income
Programs and events
Total revenues
Expenses
$
$
Total revenues
75,081
Expenses
Office
Programs and events
Office
Programs and events
Total expenses
Total expenses
over expenses
over expenses
40
75,041
40
75,041
75,081
4,686
70,387
4,686
70,387
75,073
75,073
$
$
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SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA DISTRICT COUNCIL
ASSEMBLIES
OF GOD,REVENUE
INC.
OF SUPPORT,
AND EXPENSES
For the Technology
Year Ended December
Ministry31, 2011
of
Technology Ministry
Revenue
Revenue
District - UMF
District - UMF
Total revenues
Expenses
$
$
Total revenues
Expenses
over expenses
over expenses
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
-
$
$
10,000
10,000
ASSEMBLIES
OF GOD,REVENUE
INC.
OF SUPPORT,
AND EXPENSES
For the Year
EndedMinistry
December 31, 2011
Youth
Youth Ministry
Revenue
Revenue
District - UMF
Other income
District - and
UMFevents
Programs
Other income
Programs and events
Total revenues
Expenses
$
$
Total revenues
767,698
Expenses
Personnel
Office
Personneland events
Programs
Office
Programs and events
Total expenses
Total expenses
over expenses
over expenses
87,000
18,020
87,000
662,678
18,020
662,678
767,698
150,337
82,936
150,337
534,425
82,936
534,425
767,698
767,698
$
$
-
G
od
SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA DISTRICT COUNCIL
ASSEMBLIES
OF GOD,REVENUE
INC.
OF SUPPORT,
AND EXPENSES
For the
Year Ended
December
31, 2011
Wives
Ministry
Pastors'
of
Revenue
Revenue
District - UMF
District - UMF
Total revenues
Expenses
$
$
Total revenues
2,249
Programs and events
Total expenses
3,000
3,000
3,000
Expenses
Programs and events
Total expenses
over expenses
over expenses
3,000
2,249
2,249
2,249
$
$
751
751
ASSEMBLIES
OF GOD,REVENUE
INC.
OF SUPPORT,
AND EXPENSES
For the YearKids
Ended
December 31, 2011
Ministry
Kids Ministry
Revenue
Revenue
District - UMF
Other income
District -and
UMF
Programs
events
Other income
Programs and events
Total revenues
Expenses
$
$
Total revenues
479,192
Expenses
Personnel
Office
Personneland events
Programs
Office
Other
Programs and events
Other
Total expenses
Total expenses
over expenses
over expenses
92,000
34,383
92,000
352,809
34,383
352,809
479,192
184,388
34,532
184,388
284,276
34,532
2,544
284,276
2,544
505,740
505,740
$
$
(26,548)
(26,548)
of
G od
ASSEMBLIES
OF GOD,REVENUE
INC.
OF SUPPORT,
AND EXPENSES
For the Year
Ended December
Women's
Ministry 31, 2011
Women's Ministry
Revenue
Revenue
District - UMF
Other income
District -and
UMF
Programs
events
Other income
Programs and events
Total revenues
Expenses
$
$
Total revenues
184,912
Expenses
Personnel
Office
Personnel
Advisory
committee
Office
Programs and events
Advisory committee
Programs
and events
Total expenses
Total expenses
over expenses
over expenses
49,000
43,275
49,000
92,637
43,275
92,637
184,912
86,586
9,943
86,586
1,154
9,943
91,364
1,154
91,364
189,047
189,047
$
(4,135)
$
(4,135)
ASSEMBLIES
OF GOD,REVENUE
INC.
OF SUPPORT,
AND EXPENSES
For the Year
Ended
inDecember
Ministry31, 2011
Women
Women in Ministry
Revenue
Revenue
District - UMF
District - UMF
Total revenues
Expenses
$
$
Total revenues
10,000
10,000
10,000
Expenses
Office
Programs and events
Office
Programs and events
Total expenses
Total expenses
over expenses
over expenses
10,000
6,214
1,946
6,214
1,946
8,160
8,160
$
$
1,840
1,840
of
G od
ASSEMBLIES
OF GOD,REVENUE
INC.
OF SUPPORT,
AND EXPENSES
For theSecond
Year Ended
31, 2011
HalfDecember
Ministry
Revenue
Revenue
District - UMF
Other income
District -and
UMF
Programs
events
Other income
Programs and events
Total revenues
Expenses
$
$
Total revenues
24,678
Expenses
Personnel
Office
Personneland events
Programs
Office
Programs and events
Total expenses
Total expenses
over expenses
over expenses
11,000
6,729
11,000
6,949
6,729
6,949
24,678
10,316
9,866
10,316
12,411
9,866
12,411
32,593
32,593
$
$
(7,915)
(7,915)
ASSEMBLIES
OF GOD,REVENUE
INC.
OF SUPPORT,
AND EXPENSES
For the Year
Ended Reserve
December 31, 2011
Special
Special Reserve
Revenue
Revenue
District - UMF
District - UMF
Total revenues
Expenses
$
$
Total revenues
156,000
156,000
156,000
Expenses
Personnel
Office
Personnel
Office
Total expenses
Total expenses
over expenses
over expenses
156,000
94,507
19,000
94,507
19,000
113,507
113,507
$
$
42,493
42,493
of
G od
ASSEMBLIES
OF GOD, INC.
OF SUPPORT,
For the Year Ended
December 31, 2011
Missions
Missions
Revenue
Revenue
Tithe support
Other income
Tithe support
Other income
Total revenues
Expenses
$
$
Total revenues
46,093
Expenses
Office
Programs and expenses
Office
Programs and expenses
Total expenses
Total expenses
over expenses
over expenses
41,000
5,093
41,000
5,093
46,093
10,259
5,580
10,259
5,580
15,839
15,839
$
30,254
$
30,254
ASSEMBLIES
OF GOD, INC.
OF SUPPORT,
For the Missions
Year EndedDevelopment
December 31, 2011
Revenue
Revenue
District support
District support
Total revenues
Expenses
$
96,000
$
96,000
96,000
Total revenues
96,000
Expenses
Personnel
Office
Personnel
Programs and events
Office
Programs and events
Total expenses
Total expenses
over expenses
over expenses
16,306
23,813
16,306
36,972
23,813
36,972
77,091
77,091
$
18,909
$
18,909
of
G od
ASSEMBLIES
OF GOD, REVENUE
INC.
OF SUPPORT,
AND EXPENSES
For the Intercultural
Year Ended December
31, 2011
Ministry
Revenue
Revenue
District support
Other income
District support
Other income
Total revenues
Expenses
$
$
Total revenues
59,119
Expenses
Personnel
Office
Personnel
Programs and events
Office
Programs and events
Total expenses
Total expenses
over expenses
over expenses
18,000
41,119
18,000
41,119
59,119
57,162
925
57,162
469
925
469
58,556
58,556
$
563
$
563
ASSEMBLIES
OF GOD,REVENUE
INC.
OF SUPPORT,
AND EXPENSES
For the Year
Ended Ministry
December 31, 2011
Hispanic
Hispanic Ministry
Revenue
Revenue
District support
Other income
District support
Programs and events
Other income
Programs and events
Total revenues
Expenses
$
$
Total revenues
249,001
Expenses
Personnel
Office
Personnel
Programs and events
Office
Programs and events
Total expenses
Total expenses
over expenses
over expenses
18,000
155,275
18,000
75,726
155,275
75,726
249,001
79,722
71,717
79,722
100,589
71,717
100,589
252,028
252,028
$
$
(3,027)
(3,027)
of
G od
ASSEMBLIES
OF GOD,REVENUE
INC.
OF SUPPORT,
AND EXPENSES
For
Year Ended
December
31, 2011
Allthe
People's
School
of Ministry
Revenue
Revenue
Other income
Programs and events
Other income
Programs and events
Total revenues
Expenses
$
$
Total revenues
22,113
Expenses
Personnel
Office
Personnel
Programs and events
Office
Programs and events
Total expenses
Total expenses
over expenses
over expenses
3,450
18,663
3,450
18,663
22,113
9,207
8,763
9,207
1,579
8,763
1,579
19,549
19,549
$
2,564
$
2,564
ASSEMBLIES
OF GOD,REVENUE
INC.
OF SUPPORT,
AND EXPENSES
For the Year
Ended December
Church
Planting 31, 2011
Church Planting
Revenue
Revenue
District support
Other income
District support
Programs and events
Other income
Programs and events
Total revenues
Expenses
$
$
Total revenues
46,165
Expenses
Office
Programs and events
Office
Other expenses
Programs and events
Other expenses
Total expenses
Total expenses
over expenses
over expenses
39,500
100
39,500
6,565
100
6,565
46,165
13,048
2,693
13,048
30,000
2,693
30,000
45,741
45,741
$
$
424
424
of
G od
ASSEMBLIES
OF GOD, INC.
OF SUPPORT,
For the
Year
Ended December
31, 2011
DA
Church
Development
Revenue
Revenue
District support
Other income
District support
Other income
Total revenues
Expenses
$
$
Total revenues
25,453
Expenses
Office
Program and events
Office
Other expenses
Program and events
Other expenses
Total expenses
Total expenses
over expenses
over expenses
100on supplemental information
23,000
2,453
23,000
2,453
25,453
4,315
12,129
4,315
1,400
12,129
1,400
17,844
17,844
$
7,609
$
7,609
ASSEMBLIES
OF GOD,REVENUE
INC.
OF SUPPORT,
AND EXPENSES
For the Year Vision
Ended December
31, 2011
2020
Vision 2020
Revenue
Revenue
District support
District support
Total revenues
Expenses
$
$
Total revenues
5,770
Programs and events
Total expenses
31,000
31,000
31,000
Expenses
Programs and events
Total expenses
over expenses
over expenses
31,000
5,770
5,770
5,770
$
$
25,230
25,230
of
G od
ASSEMBLIES
OF GOD, REVENUE
INC.
OF SUPPORT,
AND EXPENSES
For the Year
EndedMinisters
December 31, 2011
Young
Young Ministers
Revenue
Revenue
District support
Programs and events
District support
Programs and events
Total revenues
Expenses
$
$
Total revenues
6,000
11,082
6,000
11,082
17,082
17,082
Expenses
Office
14,665
Office
Total expenses
Total expenses
over expenses
over expenses
102on supplemental information
14,665
14,665
14,665
$
2,417
$
2,417
ASSEMBLIES
OF GOD, REVENUE
INC.
OF SUPPORT,
AND EXPENSES
For the Year Ended
December 31, 2011
COHORTS
COHORTS
Revenue
Revenue
Other income
Other income
Total revenues
Expenses
$
$
Total revenues
5,770
5,770
5,770
5,770
Expenses
Office
5,770
Office
Total expenses
Total expenses
over expenses
over expenses
5,770
5,770
5,770
$
$
-
of
G od
OF SUPPORT,
ASSEMBLIES
OF GOD, INC.
Pinecrest
Conference
For the
Year Ended
DecemberCenter
31, 2011
Revenue
Revenue
Camp fees
Condos
Camp income
fees
Other
Condos
Other
income
Total
revenues
$
2,448,035
298,385
$ 2,448,035
13,182
298,385
13,182
2,759,602
Expenses Total revenues
2,759,602
Expenses
Personnel
Office expenses
Personneloperations
Building
Office expenses
Camper's
direct expenses
Building
operations
Other
expense
Camper's
direct expenses
Depreciation
Other expense
Depreciation
Total expenses
865,404
205,966
865,404
462,386
205,966
806,414
462,386
188,923
806,414
308,529
188,923
308,529
2,837,622
Total expenses
Excess
(deficiency) of revenues
over expenses
over expenses
2,837,622
$
(78,020)
$
(78,020)

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