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The official publication of the New Mexico Ministry Network.TRANSCRIPT
MINISTRY DIRECTORS:Royal Ranger’sBart [email protected]
Girl’s MinistriesMary Helen [email protected]
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Native American AreaWilliam [email protected]
AREA PRESBYTERS:
New Mexico Ministry Network 6640 Caminito Coors NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 505 899-5399 (phone) 505 899-5859 (fax) [email protected] www.nmministry.net
Northeast AreaDavid [email protected]
East Central AreaLemuel [email protected]
Southwest AreaDavid [email protected]
Northwest Area Randy [email protected]
Senior Adult Ministries Greg [email protected]
Women’s Ministries Becky [email protected]
Secretary-Treasurer Marcus McClain
Assistant Superintendent David Vistine
Student MinistriesJeral [email protected]
Men’s MinistriesKent [email protected]
Network Superintendent Micheal Dickenson
Southeast Area Melvin [email protected]
West Central AreaBrenton [email protected]
EXECUTIVE PRESBYTERS:
The New Mexico Ministry NetworkFall
2012
Influence… Now that’s an interesting word. The dictionary defines it as “The capacity of per-sons or things to be a compelling force.” But what about the idea of influence as it relates to the Church? At our District Coun-cil a few months ago, dur-i n g t h e o p e n i n g n i g h t I s p o k e o n “ T h e C h u r c h -His Cause, Our Mission.” If you weren’t there, you can go to our website to listen to the full message. There were four key words that I used to challenge us to consider our mission, which were Awareness, Awakening, Alignment and Actualization. In order to help us process these, the following questions were posed for us all to consider.
• How long has it been since you had a face to face, one on one, conversation with God about you and your church?• Is there an alarm in your heart calling you to awaken to what God wants to say to you about your church and ministry?• If God was writing a letter
to you today about your church, what would He write about?• Is the church you lead or serve fulfilling the mission God has given to us?
In Matthew 5, Jesus says that we are, “the salt of the earth and the light of the world!” Now that’s influence! In Acts 1:8, Je-sus says, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Then following Pentecost, we see the church’s influence as an incredible compelling force released through the people of God. We see it through Phillip in Gaza, Peter in Caesarea, Paul in Antioch, Paul and Barnabas in Lystra, Paul in Thessalonica, etc. Obviously time and space don’t permit us to tell these stories. But what about the sto-ries of the church’s influence in your community? While our churches and communities vary greatly in size, every church can be and is called to be a church of
influence.
• We have the message of hope. Proclaim it!• W e a r e t h e l i g h t o f t h eworld. Shine!• He f irst loved us. Show His love!• He has empowered us. Be His witness!• Opportunities are every-where. Make a difference!• We are God’s people. Be the church!
Churches, they come in all shapes and sizes and forms and styles. But the challenge is the same for us all, wherever God has placed us…Let ’s be The Church, a church of influence!
Every church can be and is called
to be a church of influence.
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NETWORK SUPERINTENDENT MICHEAL DICKENSON
A Church of Influence
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SECRETARY-TREASURER MARCUS McCLAIN
I am certain by now that you are aware of the controversy that has occurred because Dan Cathy, President and CEO of ‘Chick-fil-A,’ spoke person- ally of his support for a Biblical marriage model. The national media, pol- i t ica l pundits , and those self-appointed cultural com-mentators who believe that they are the voice for societa l standards have weighed-in on the subject with their predictable talking points. It seems as of late that the Body of Christ, the Church, is no longer surprised at the behavior of the world but the world is certainly surprised, shocked, indignant, and even outraged if and when the Body of Christ, the Church chooses to express itself. Certainly, if we behave by their definition of tolerance we would have to remain silent or even worse: surrender to the world’s influence and begin to adopt their conversation, wor-ship, attitude and appearance. Then, and only then would they be ‘comfortable’ with us.
The Body of Christ, the Church, has always faced the challenge of “being in the world, but not of it” (2 Corinthians 6:14-18). That is never truer than today. In a torrid season of change when just about “any-thing goes” we need to be reflec-tive of some time-proven if not eternally expedient principles from God’s Word. First, we need to remember that what we do in our physical body and with our body needs to proceed only after
we ask permission from God (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Secondly, we need to be extremely careful that we do not do anything that might cause someone to lose faith (1 Corinthians 8:9). Third-ly, remember to be conscious of what and who we worship (Ro-mans 12:1-2). My mother told us when we were kids growing up in the ‘parsonage’ while trying to shape our character this simple little phrase. “Don’t go where you wouldn’t take Jesus, don’t say anything that you wouldn’t want Jesus to hear, and only do things Jesus would approve
of.” I used to think that state-ment was too restrictive; I have lived to learn that what she was providing was solid counsel for maturation. Sharon and I live in the shadow of a tourist mecca. We can always pick out the tourists because they stand out. They look different; they talk differ-ent; they are obviously not from northern New Mexico. Well, similar to out-of-place tourists, the Word of God tells us that this is not our home, that we are cit-izens of heaven, aliens if you wish. Shouldn’t the Body of Christ, the Church, have a vocabulary that is different, a look that reflects righteousness, a behavior that models Jesus, and priorities that rever- ence our Heavenly Fa- ther? As the Body of Christ, the Church, contends with the immense changes and challeng-es of the 21st century—just like Dan Cathy did when he took a stand for righteousness—let us hold true and faithful to God’s Word, the love of His Son, and the Power of His Spirit. As al-ways, God Bless You Big!
The Body of Christ, the Church, has always
faced the challenge of “being in the world
but not of it.”
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The Chicken Flap:Who Influences Who?
Check Out These Valuable Church and Pastoral Resources: -thehardygroup.org -injoy.com/newsletters -LeadershipWired Podcast -The Pastor’s Coach Podcast -kluth.org (Stewardship)
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CREDENTIAL CHANGES
New Mexico News
50th ANNIVERSARY OF CHURCH
NEW COOPERATIVE FELLOWSHIP
NEWLY CERTIFIED:Brenna Kaydahzinne, SW AreaDarrell Nichols, NW AreaAaron Perez, SW AreaCamela Walker, SW Area
NEWLY LICENSED:Ron Hassett, WC AreaDavid Lara, WC AreaSol Sedillo, NE Area
TRANSFERRED IN:James Abeyta (O), West Cen-tral Area
DECEASED:O. Marie Hudson, Hobbs 05/20/2012George C. Irving, Logan 07/08/2012
NEW SENIOR PASTORS:Jerry Elliott, Albuquerque Harvest FellowshipGary Dorsey, Mescalero Family Worship Center
NEW NETWORK-AFFILI-ATED CHURCH: Life In Red, Santa Fe
The New Mexico Ministry Network
congratulates First Assembly of
God in Estancia, NM and Pastor Louie
Esquibel on the 50th Anniversary of their
church.
The New Mexico Ministry Network is proud to wel-
come Harvest Time Christian Church in
Rio Rancho, NM and Reverend William
Cordova as a Coop-erative Fellowship
with the New Mexico Assemblies of God.Superintendent Micheal Dickenson and his wife Becky present a certificate
of affiliation to Pastor William Cordova and his wife Rebecca.
Superintendent Micheal Dickenson and Secretary-Treasurer Marcus McClain celebrate with Pastor Louie Esquibel and charter member Ed Scott.
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NEXT GENERATION GRANT APPLICATIONS ONLINE
NEWLY-EARNED DEGREE
NEW CHI ALPHA DIRECTORS
Attention alumni of AG higher educational institu-tions who graduated between 2007-Spring 2011: If you need assistance with school debt to enter ministry more quickly or you are currently in a full-time ministry position, you can apply now for an AG Next Genera-
tion Grant. Applications for AG Next Generation Grants are posted online at agtrust.org. All applicants must sub- mit their completed applica- tions post-
marked no later than September 15, 2012. Grants are awarded on a case-by-case basis and are only available to graduates who agree to provide at least five years of full-time service in ministry. “It is our choice, but it is their future.” -George O. Wood.
The New Mexico Ministry Network
congratulates Reverend Natán
González, Pastor of Spanish ministries at Las Cruces First AG,
for earning the Master of Theology degree
from Princeton Theological Seminary.
The New Mexico Ministry Network
is proud to welcome U.S. Missionaries,
Alex and Abby Rodriguez as New Mexico Chi Alpha Directors at New
Mexico State University in Las Cruces.Superintendent Micheal Dickenson welcomes Alex and Abby Rodriguez as they
serve at Cook Canyon Camp during NMSM Summer Camps.
Pastor Natán González and wife Andrea.
New Mexico News
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The 29th annual Teen Challenge Faith Promise Ban-quet will be held on Friday night, September 28th, starting at 7:00pm at the Albuquer-que Marriott Hotel at 2101 Louisiana Blvd. NE. This year’s speaker is Kathy Crispin, wife of Pastor David Crispin of The Worship Center in Alamogordo, NM. The cost is $26 per ticket or $260 per table of ten. Invite your friends and family to attend because you will not want to miss this pow-erful time. During this banquet, you will hear life-changing testi-monies and songs of how trou-bled teens overcome through
the power of Jesus Christ! Teen Challenge of New Mexico is a faith-based solution to the drug epidemic in teenag-ers everywhere. The ministry has been helping young people overcome drugs, alcohol, and other life-controlling problems
in the State of New Mexico for over 28 years. Because of the influence of God, the ministry enjoys a 74% recovery rate. Its purpose is to help people be-come mentally sound, emotion-ally balanced, socially adjusted,
physically well, and spiritually alive. Please call (505) 281-8467 for more information or to reserve a table.
TEEN CHALLENGE BANQUET
New Mexico News
The Banquet’s Speaker, Kathy Crispin
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Registration Fee: $10 per person
To support an individual or the project:Go to nmministry.net
Step 1: choose the large GIVE icon on the right
Step 2: fill out the New User form to register
Step 3: choose Payment type (checking will assure that 100% of your contribution is donated. Credit card convenience fee reduces total donation by 4%.)
Step 4: choose Frequency, then choose Women's Ministries for Purposes, enter dollar amount, in the Memo area type the name of the person you wish to support or type “project” to help with overall Africa funding.
Step 5: review and confirm contribution information then you will be redirected to a secure payment processing site.
It's really very easy and a contribution receipt will be mailed in the near future! Donations are tax deductible!
To support an individual or the project:Go to nmministry.net
Step 1: choose the large GIVE icon on the right
Step 2: fill out the New User form to register
Step 3: choose Payment type (checking will assure that 100% of your contribution is donated. Credit card convenience fee reduces total donation by 4%.)
Step 4: choose Frequency, then choose Women's Ministries for Purposes, enter dollar amount, in the Memo area type the name of the person you wish to support or type “project” to help with overall Africa funding.
Step 5: review and confirm contribution information then you will be redirected to a secure payment processing site.
It's really very easy and a contribution receipt will be mailed in the near future! Donations are tax deductible!
For more information go to nmministry.net
WOMEN’S CONFERENCE 2012September 20-22Las Cruces First Assembly of God
with Gail McWilliams
To give: Go to nmministry.net.
Choose the large GIVE icon on in the lower-center part of the page.
Fill out the New User form to register.
Choose Payment Type.
Choose Frequency, then choose Women’s Ministries, then in the memo area type the name of the person you wish to support or type project.
Review and confirm contribution information then you will be redirected to a payment processing site.
Donations are tax deductible; a receipt will be mailed to you.
WOMEN
INFLUENCING
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MEXICO
WOMEN INFLUENCING SOUTH AFRICA
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NM MINISTRY NETWORKYOUTH.DAY9/16/12
The New Mexico Ministry Network places a high priority on student ministry. We not only want to be a part of ministry to students, but ministry through students as well. Here in New Mexico we have a variety of churches, youth groups and Network youth events that are worth celebrating. Please join us across New Mexico as we celebrate our annual Youth Day on September 16th, 2012.
As you celebrate the ministry to youth and the youth in ministry, don’t forget to honor and affirm those who participate in these ministries. Many of those who serve give large amounts of time, money, and effort to make a difference. Based on the monetary reward, they obviously don’t do it for praise. Honoring them is obviously the right thing to do.
Much of the youth ministry connection and many of the large events in New Mexico exist because of New Mexico Student Ministries. Please make Youth Day a day of partnership by receiving an offering in your church for New Mexico Student Ministries. Your financial partnership is what allows the New Mexico Ministry Network to continue to focus on developing ministry to and through the youth of our state.
CelebrationAffirmationPartnership
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WORSHIPHAVE THE YOUTH BAND OR A COMBINED YOUTH AND ADULT BAND LEAD WORSHIP.
SPEAKERALLOW THE YOUTH PASTOR, A YOUTH LEADER OR A STU-DENT PREACH. OR IF YOUR REALLY ADVENTUROUS, TRY A TAG TEAM APPROACH.
SPEAKING TOPICS•CAMPUS MISSIONS (RECRUIT ADULT COACHES AND PRAYER ZONE PARTNERS)•TIMOTHY - CHALLENGE THE ADULTS TO ACTIVELY DISCIPLE THE YOUTH•FAMILY - THE BODY - HELPING THE CONGREGATION CELE-BRATE THE VARIOUS PARTS OF THE BODY (1 COR. 12)
PRESENTATIONSTAP INTO YOUR FINE ARTS KIDS FOR A DRAMA, HUMAN VIDEO, OR MUSICAL PERFORMANCE.
VIDEO•SHOW THE NEW SPEED THE LIGHT THEME VIDEO (down-loadable at http://youth.ag.org/media/stl/?finished)•SUMMER CAMP VIDEO (http://www.youtube.com/nmyouthag)•MAKE A VIDEO COLLAGE OF THE PAST YEAR
ANNOUNCEMENTSASK ONE OF YOUR COMPUTER GRAPHIC GENIUSES TO DE-SIGN A SEGMENT OF YOUR BULLETIN AND HAVE ANOTHER STUDENT PRESENT THE ANNOUNCEMENTS.
OFFERINGHAVE YOU USHERS TRAIN THE STUDENTS TO RECEIVE THE OFFERING AND LET THE STUDENT RECEIVE THE OFFERING FOR NEW MEXICO STUDENT MINISTRIES.
MAIL YOUTH DAY OFFERINGS TO: NMMN, ATTN. YOUTH DAY, 6640 CAMINITO COORS NW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87120
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called camp
Each year hundreds of NM youth sense a special calling from God to dedicate their lives to ministry. Called Camp exists to help these youth find answers about their calling and to help propel them into the full ministry that God has planned for them.
Date: November 10-12, 2012Location: Cook Canyon, RuidosoCost: $50Included: 4 interactive sessions, 2 worship services, 5 meals, housing
Details and Registrationwww.nmstudentministries.com
Rescheduled to February 16-18, 2013
