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PublisherFrank Cargill

EditorJack Salkil

DesignerBrandon Knight

CopyeditorBarbara Miller

Other ContributorsElizabeth MoonGreg Tiffany

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General Presbyters

Frank CargillSuperintendent

Craig DacusAssistant Superintendent

Tom GoinsSecretary-Treasurer

Executive Presbyters

Curtis Owens Ron McCaslin

Ministry Directors

Doug EveraardYouth Ministries

Dean GuthrieChildren’s Ministries

Darren PilcherChurch Ministries

Michelle PilcherWomen’s Ministries

Jack SalkilAdministrator

Lindell WarrenMissions

Sectional Presbyters

Arlis MoonSection 1

Leo GuthrieSection 2

Melvin BakerSection 3

Steve RoseSection 4

Bruce McCartySection 5E

Darryl WoottonSection 5W

Doyle SeeleySection 6

Weldon WrightSection 7

Micah WellsSection 8

David BrooksSection 9N

Steve LanceSection 9S

Don BarnesSection 10

Billy MartinSection 11

T.D. GiffordSection 12

MARCH

World Day of Prayer.......................... March 5School of Ministry Game Day...... March 6Credentials Testing Day ................ March 6National Royal Rangers Council.. March 11-13BGMC Day.............................................. March 21Guys Get-Away.................................... March 26State Bible Quiz.................................. March 26-27Palm Sunday......................................... March 28

APRILSchool of Ministry Game Day...... April 3Credentials Testing Day ................ April 3Easter....................................................... April 4RV Convention.................................... April 8 - 10District Fine Arts................................ April 9 - 10National Youth Day.......................... April 18Christian Fun Day.............................. April 2497th District Council....................... April 26-27

DISTRICT CALENDAR

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/ SUPERINTENDENT

FRANK CARGILLSuperintendent405.475.1100frank.cargill@okag.org

The Day of Pentecost witnessed thousands of people respond-

ing with personal commitments to Christ. Peter, known for his

reckless faith and empty promises, assumed the role of spokes-

man for the New Testament church. His leadership style changed

from unpredictable to demonstrative. Because of Pentecost, Peter

exhibited gifts far beyond anything ever envisioned.

The possibilities for leadership explode exponentially when

coupled with the anointing and power of the Holy Spirit. The

new wine of Pentecost propels vision to a height that exceeds the

imagination of the human mind. Pentecostal leadership steps into

the unknown and rejoices over the unseen. Leaders, possessed by

Pentecost, hear voices without seeing faces. They dream dreams

and experience visions.

The Holy Spirit permeates the life of the leader during strate-

gic planning. The Spirit breathes words of wisdom and words

of knowledge into the heart of the sensitive leader. As a result,

Pentecostal leadership has available a checks-and-balances sys-

tem because of His presence. A Spirit-filled leader relies on the

inner voice that guides and directs behind the curtain of public

performance.

Pentecostal leadership operates with the knowledge that His

goals exceed the imagination of human ingenuity. The leader

takes care never to assume the credit; instead, he or she allows

the Holy Spirit to reflect the accolades to the God of all the ages.

“Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith the Lord of

hosts.” (Zech. 4:6 KJV).

Pentecostal leadership remains aware of the people who follow.

The bond forged through the priority of healthy relationships and

sensitivity to human needs becomes a symbol of unity demon-

strated in the Trinity by the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

People, not programs, become the thrust of endeavors and the

center of affection. God’s redemptive plan is revealed as He as-

sumes human flesh and as His passion explodes in the life of the

spiritual leader.

A Pentecostal leader allows time for the miraculous hand of God.

Timing becomes the critical issue for the enactment of change,

but reliance upon the power of the Holy Spirit provides a comfort

zone. The leader understands the priority of the essential rather

than insisting upon conformity based on personal agenda. Lead-

ership operating without sensitivity demands alignment with the

objective while ignoring the timing of the Creator.

Pentecostal leadership never looses sight of the goal but gra-

ciously extends time for divine interaction. People giving the

hand of God liberty to operate with freedom rather than with

restraint provide far more significant results.

The carnal nature cries out for immediate conformity, implement-

ed with force and administrative authority. Human effort places

a premium on success at all cost. As a by-product of subsequent

behavior, the product becomes the driving force. The process

suffers undue stress. The goal as the objective without regard for

sensitivity to the process of the journey grieves the Holy Spirit.

The Spirit-directed leader, however, knows that “Unless the Lord

builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted” (Ps. 127:1).

When the journey becomes the objective, the pursuit gives

birth to patience. For leaders, dependency upon the Holy Spirit

surpasses the need for knowledge. Plans and human effort fall

miserably short when compared with the miraculous timing of the

Spirit of God.

Join me in the land of dreams.

The best days for the

Oklahoma Assemblies of God

are yet to come!

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TRANSFERS IN LOVING

MEMORY

YOU CAN VISIT WWW.OKAG.ORG FOR OUR OPEN CHURCH & OPEN FOR CALLS LISTS

Mildred Gladys Brannan, age 90, of Seligman, Missouri, passed away

Sunday, January 31, 2010, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield.

She was born September 26, 1919, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, the daughter

of John and Minnie (Damron) Johnson. On July 11, 1936, in Oklahoma

City, Oklahoma, she was united in marriage to George Alvin “G.A.” Bran-

nan, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Harold Brannan and his

wife, Dorothy of Claremore, Oklahoma and Ronald Brannan and his wife,

Laura of Madill, Oklahoma; one daughter, Darlene Hendrix of Seligman;

five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and seven great-great

grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her parents; three sisters; two brothers; two

grandsons, Darrell Brannan and Danny Brannan; one great grandson,

Darrell Brannan, Jr. and a son-in-law, Lonnie Hendrix.

Mildred received her education in Oklahoma, graduating from High

School in Oklahoma City. Her entire life was spent serving in the As-

sembly of God churches along with her husband. She had been the

Women’s Ministry Representative for Oklahoma several years. She was a

member of New Hope Assembly of God Church, Seligman.

WELCOME:

Sam Bates South Texas Arlie E. Carson KansasAnna Cottrell ArkansasAndy T. Greene Southern MissouriWilliam N. Kelly IowaKourtney N. Springer ArkansasPhillip Tally ArkansasJustin Wilson Louisiana

FAREWELL:

Joe Alzate Arkansas

Billy Pate North Texas

Daniel & Sara Stephens Tennessee

Keith Peach Farris

Dennis & Mariann Hall Morrison

Scott Morris OKC Southpointe

Cecil Guthrie Wainright

NEW PASTORS

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/ SECRETARY-TREASURER

Christ’s gifts to the Church include apostles, prophets,

evangelists, pastors and teachers (Ephesians 4:11),

exhorters, administrators, leaders, and helpers (Romans

12:7,8). We understand God’s call to these ministry

gifts is totally within His sovereign discretion without

regard to gender, race, disability, or national origin.

Three classifications of ministry are recognized and

transferable among all Assemblies of God districts; the

ordained minister, the licensed minister, and the certi-

fied minister.

All ordained, licensed, and certified ministers hold-

ing current ministerial credentials are authorized to

perform the ordinances and ceremonies (sacerdotal

functions) of the church.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Salvation - Testimony to have experienced the new

birth (John 3:5).

Baptism in the Holy Spirit - Testimony to having

received the baptism in the Holy Spirit with the initial

physical evidence of speaking in other tongues ac-

cording to Acts 2:4. The Spirit-filled life will enable a

minister to fulfill the fourfold mission of the church.

Evidence of Call - Clear evidence of a divine call to the

ministry, evidenced by a personal conviction, confirmed

by the work of the Spirit and the testimony of fellow

ministers.

Christian Character – A blameless Christian life and

a good report of those who are without (Titus 1:7 – 1

Timothy 3:7).

Doctrinal Position – A thorough understanding of and

agreement with our doctrinal position as contained in

the Statement of Fundamental Truths.

Assemblies of God Polity – A satisfactory working

knowledge of the principles, practices, and purposes of

the Fellowship through a study of the General Council

and District Council Constitution and Bylaws.

Commitment to the Fellowship – An active loyalty to

our constitutional agreements, a cooperative spirit, and

a readiness to seek and receive the counsel of older

mature Christians and those in the position of authority.

MINISTRY CREDENTIALS

TOM GOINSSecretary / Treasurer405.475.1100tom.goins@okag.org

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The poll results are out, the cross-cultural studies abound:

pointing to why we should look negatively on the church.

Granted, there are too many houses of worship that have

missed their mission. (The encouragement for these churches

is for another article.) Though some churches have declined

to a poor witness of God’s love, many HAVE kept hope alive

in their communities. I’m not into talking about what the local

church is doing wrong. Let’s focus on what we do right and

how we can impact lives for the good. Here are just a few

reasons why I love the local church:

1 I’ve found no better partnership to share the love of

Christ with a particular community or area than the

local church. Practical outreaches into the community and

the prayerful and financial support of missionaries around the

world happens when the members of a body of believers come

together to responsibly serve.

2 My family has been overwhelmingly enriched by the

endearing relationships built through the small group

life of the local church. Nothing says community like a body

of believers committed to sharing through the highs and lows

of life together.

3 The experience of a life-giving body of believers has

brought immediate and continual healing to those who

have come in needing the ministry of grace for even the most

radical cases. When the face of the church is grace, no one is

left out or behind; the grace reputation spreads, people from

all walks of life come to feel the inclusive love of Christ and

are changed by that message.

I personally believe that we need to fall in love with the local

church again. Though there will always be the critics and

naysayers to what she does or doesn’t do, and though she will

always be populated by imperfection, let’s be her biggest fan.

Let’s do all we can to keep her on the right track as we stay full

of “1 Corinthians 13” love. This is not the time to bail but to

bond…and put our best foot forward as we go forward in His

Name.

What a wonderful time we had at our Challenge 2010 LIFE

Rallies. It was such a blessing to meet so many wonderful

ladies across our state. A big thanks to all our sectional reps

and host churches who made this year a success!

The challenge is great but the ladies of Oklahoma are an-

swering the call once again. I’m excited to see what God is

going to do through each one of you! There are missionar-

ies waiting, special missions projects in need, scholarships

to be given and the list goes on and on. Let’s all do our

part!

Thanks to each church who has turned in your 2010 LIFE

pledge. I can’t wait to hear how God is supplying the need

through your local women’s ministry.

MICHELLE PILCHERWomen’s Ministries Director405.475.1100michelle.pilcher@okag.org

LIFE RALLIES UPDATE

DARREN PILCHERChurch Ministries Director405.475.1100darren.pilcher@okag.orgwww.facebook.com/darren.pilcher1www.twitter.com/darrenpilcherdarrenpilcher.blogspot.com

REASONS WHY I LOVETHE LOCAL CHURCH

/ CHURCH

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EVERY CHURCH, SUPPORTING EVERY MISSIONARY, GOING EVERYWHERE, & REACHING EVERYONE

The “…old, old story, How a Savior came from glory…” is made

new to us because of the constant revelation of Jesus Christ. To

us who have been saved most of our life, nothing brings the new-

ness of the gospel quite like leading someone else to Christ. It

feels like we get saved all over again when we lead someone to

Christ, or even witness someone getting saved.

Missions freshens the “old, old story.” The story of how God

became man and lived and died for us remains an untold story

to many neighbors in our global village. Millions upon millions

have yet to reject Christ, for they have never heard of Him. May

we keep the “story” new and fresh by telling it again, and again,

and again?

Someone recently wrote Billy Graham and asked, “Is the day of

foreign missions over? Is there really a need for missionaries

today, especially since it is so costly to send someone overseas?”

I like the answer Billy Graham gave. “No, the day of foreign mis-

sions is not over, and the need for people who will devote them-

selves to preaching and teaching the Gospel in other cultures

may be greater than ever.”

The legendary evangelist continued his answer, “One reason is

because of the exploding population which grows at a rate of

tens of millions of people every year. Each one of them is a soul

who is precious in God’s eyes. Another reason is because vast

areas of the world are still almost untouched by the Christian

gospel, either because of strong religions of their own, which op-

pose Christianity or because of secularism. Many churches in less

developed countries simply do not have the resources to reach

out to the vast numbers of people around them who need Christ

and His salvation.

The commission of Jesus Christ to his disciples has never been

rescinded: ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given

to me. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing

them in the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy

Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded

you’.” (Matthew 28:18-20)

And so it is, the old story made new by personal experience, and

the old commandment made new by personal obedience. Shall

we not continue to proclaim the great message of the new birth

to every other human creature?

LINDELL WARRENMissions Director405.475.1162lindell.warren@okag.org

Getting security clearance is an absolute must to do

ministry in any jail or prison in the state of Oklahoma.

Therefore, the Oklahoma Prison Ministries Network is

offering training from the State Department of Correc-

tions for volunteers in prison ministry on Saturday, March

27th at the District Tabernacle. The orientation will begin

promptly at 9:00 a.m. and will conclude at 2:30 p.m. with

lunch in between. A D.O.C. badge will be given to each

one who successfully completes the orientation and re-

ceives clearance from the signed application. Last month

31 people completed the D.O.C. orientation at the Bridge

in Mustang. I plan to attend the March 27th class at the

District Tabernacle to renew my badge. I am glad to be a

part of making a difference in our Oklahoma prisons.

KEEPING THE MESSAGE FRESH

PRISON MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

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/ YOUTH

DOUG EVERAARDYouth Ministries Director405.475.1182doug.everaard@okag.orgwww.facebook.com/dougeveraardwww.twitter.com/ouoakleywww.oklahomayouthministries.com

Isn’t God funny? He uses the smallest most insignificant moments in life to

teach us some of the biggest lessons. Just the other day I was sitting in my

living room watching my 2 year old son play. He walked over to my shoes and

slipped his tiny toddler feet into my size 13 tennis shoes. It was so amusing

to watch him try to walk in my shoes and imitate his father. As the moment

passed I found myself pondering the sight of this little person trying to take

on the actions of someone he admires. I began to think about the times in my

life I have tried to imitate those around me whom I have respected. Don’t get

me wrong, I believe we can take from the best and make it our own. Where

we get in trouble is when we get caught up in comparing ourselves to “the

best.” In the game of comparison there is no winner, only conflict. It would

be ridiculous if I was disappointed in my son because he was unable at 2

years old to master walking in my shoes. And yet, we give ourselves permis-

sion to compare ourselves to those around us. There are only three outcomes

from comparison. If you compare yourself to someone “better” than you, you

become discouraged. If you compare yourself to someone “less” than you,

you become prideful. And if you compare yourself to someone “equal” to you,

you become competitive. The reason my son looked so comical in my shoes

wasn’t because he is young or inexperienced at walking. (Trust me, he walks

fine and runs even better!) It was because the shoes didn’t fit! He was trying

to be someone he wasn’t. I said all that to say…learn to embrace the person

God made you! We don’t need to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes to

discover the path our shoes are walking.

Thank you youth pastors

for your attendance at

the STL Launch Confer-

ences and on behalf of

Oklahoma Missionaries all over the planet

thank you once again for your 2010 goals

for STL. Our Goal this year in Oklahoma is

to raise $600,000.00 for STL. As a team

working together to further the kingdom….

I know we can do it!!

“Launch was awesome! Doug dismissed the meet-ing I noticed a young lady went to one side weeping, as I approached she said “I’m ok but just feel like God is calling me to Africa for missions work.” I began to cry too and told her I know exactly what your dealing with because God called me 16 years ago.”

Charlie BrownMissionary to Africa

A huge “Thank you” to everyone who partici-

pated in the OYM Candy Sale!! Your efforts will

continue to help OYM reach students in every

corner of Oklahoma! We are so blessed to

have truly great Youth Pastors serving in this

great state!! You guys are awesome!!

LAUNCH REPORT

ISN’TGOD FUNNY ?

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Last month Joy and I had the privilege of attending our first

Children’s Ministries Directors conference in Branson, Mo. We

had a great time meeting and brainstorming with children’s direc-

tors from all over the nation. Perhaps the biggest highlight of the

week was the B.G.M.C banquet that took place on Wednesday

night.

In 2009 A/G churches worldwide raised $6,039,448.70 for

B.G.M.C. At last year’s conference, B.G.M.C. Director David Boyd

made a promise that if the six million dollar goal was made, he

would take a Polar Bear Plunge into Table Rock Lake. This year,

he made good on his promise, along with five other directors that

had surpassed their goal.

The Oklahoma District did an outstanding job in 2009 by sending

$278,449.63 to B.G.M.C, placing our district fourth in the na-

tion. For 2010, we have set a goal of $325,000. If we meet and

surpass this goal, I have agreed to take the Polar Bear Plunge next

year at the CMD Conference.

I want to say thank you to all of our churches for giving to

B.G.M.C. in 2009. You have done a terrific job in helping spread

the gospel through B.G.M.C.

I also want to thank David and Tracy Zentz, our district B.G.M.C.

Coordinators, for their tireless effort in promoting B.G.M.C. to

churches around the district. This couple loves B.G.M.C. and

would love the opportunity to come to your church and share

their passion for this wonderful ministry.

If you want to receive more information about B.G.M.C., you can

go online at www.bgmc.ag.org , or you can contact the Children’s

Ministries Department at the District Office.

DEAN GUTHRIEChildrens Ministries Director405.475.1172dean.guthrie@okag.org

WAY TO GO

OKLAHOMA

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Ask yourself: what are the values and behavior of our society today? Do I want my children to embrace what society promotes?

This past weekend I watched chil-dren and teens pursue after God! What an awesome time it was praying with them as they poured out their hearts and asked God for more of His presence. We should want our young people to be part

of this spiritual counter culture more than ever. I am inspired by the girls of Oklahoma who actively seek to be counter culture as they go through the elementary ministry in Mpact and then Teen Girl Ministries. Pastors, Children’s and youth pastors; give your girls and teen girls what they need to survive and be who they are called to be- Girls Ministries can be counter culture for your girls!

//GIRLS MINISTRIES

GREG TIFFANYChi Alpha Director405.308.3737XAoklahoma@aol.com

LIZ MOONGirls Ministries Director918.458.9387elizabeth.moon@okag.org

Vinita Family Praise Center cel-ebrated in Nov. 2009 their 25th anniversary of ministry to Girls! Congratulations to Pastor and Sis. Ogden for 25 years of the Word

of God planted in the lives of girls and women.

Elizabeth Moon presenting honor for 25 years of ministry to girls to Pastor and Mrs. Jerry Ogden,

coun-ter-cul-ture [koun-ter-kuhl-cher] –noun the culture and lifestyle of those people, esp. among the young, who reject or oppose the dominant values and behavior of society.

It seems that every campus has some kind of construction

project going on. New Buildings, landscape, parking lots,

etc. The campus is a prime place to celebrate the Life of

Christ this Easter Season. Please take some time, walk &

Praise God on a campus near you! For together we will

give God Praise like no rocks could ever do.

37 When he came near the place where the road goes down

the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joy-

fully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had

seen: 38 “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the

Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” 39 Some

of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, rebuke

your disciples!” 40 “I tell you,” he replied, “if they keep quiet,

the stones will cry out.” (Luke 19:37-40)

XA OPPORTUNITIES

* Palm Sunday - Mar 26-27

OKC Inner City Outreach

* Easter Weekend - April 2-4

International Student Easter Excursion

@ Layfayette, Louisiana

PRAISE REPORTS

* Great Team Impact & XA Pizza Outreach @ EOSC / Feb 2

* Over 180 @ XA events in Tulsa & OKC

* Prayer, Outreach & Lives are being changed

on campuses across our state

* Oklahoma Chi Alpha fan & prayer pages, exceed 1300

Members (check them out)

PRAISE GOD ON THE CAMPUS

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Darrell Coffman, Mangum, reports 2 saved.

Ryamond Frizzelle, Miami, reports 70 saved in youth in

grand opening of new building, 5 saved in jail

ministry, and 8 adults saved in regular services.

Brad Jones, Wright City, reports 3 saved in regular services

and several healed.

Larry Womack, Finley, reports 3 saved and 1 filled with

the Holy Ghost in regular services.

Billy Brummett, Dewey, reports 6 saved in regular

services.

Walt Spradling, Ardmore, has been in revival for 6months.

Hundreds have been saved, filled with the Holy

Ghost and healed.

Roy Dobbs, Tulsa, reports miracles of healing and deliver

ance in the past 3 months.

Terry Stone, Tahlequah, reports several saved in regular

services, student ministry, Sunday School, and

Royal Rangers.

Ken Burge reports 36 saved and 51 filled with the Holy Ghost.

Charles Holybee reports 2 and 3 rededicated in jail

services.

Harold Powell reports 2 saved through personal

witnessing.

Charlie Newman reports 2 saved.

Joseph Bowles reports 1 rededicated.

Lance Perritt reports 16 filled and several refilled with the

Holy Ghost in weekend revival at Blackwell.

PASTORS’ REPORTS

EVANGELIST’S REPORTS

PRAYER REQUESTAlfred Pearson- job and direction.

Shirley Heath- loss of husband and finances.

Norma Watts – healing.

INFORMATIONHelp for Pastors call (918) 758-4147 or visit

www.pastoralcareinc.com.

NEEDEDNicoma Park Family Life needs a part time children’s pastor and a

part time music minister. Contact Pastor Gene Allen at (405) 708-

9987 or email pastorhga@familylifeag.com.

DONATIONSGreg Wheat at Lexington Christian Life has Altars and Communion

Table available for needy church. (405) 760-2220

IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION YOU WOULD LIKE LISTED ON THIS PAGE OF THE OUTLOOK, PLEASE CONTACT US VIA EMAIL. OUTLOOK@OKAG.ORG

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