Louisiana 2015.pdf

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One Hundred and Fifth

Annual Assembly Journal

of the

Louisiana District

Church of the Nazarene

Sessions held at

Rocky Creek Campground

Pineville, Louisiana

May 13-14, 2015

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LOUISIANA DISTRICT ASSEMBLIES

No Year Date Place Gen. Supt. Dist. Supt. Dist. Secy.

1 1911 11/20 Louisiana Holiness H.F. Reynolds T.C. Leckie (District Organized)

College, Hudson, LA

2 1912 12/12 Jonesboro H.F. Reynolds T.C. Leckie E.G. Theus

3 1913 11/9 Lake Charles P.F. Bresee T.C. Leckie George Barney

4 1914 11/11 Jonesboro W.C. Wilson T.C. Leckie Walter Jeffress

(Supt. of Calif. Dist.)

5 1915 12/1 Lake Charles H.F. Reynolds T.C. Leckie E.G. Theus

6 1916 11/8 Shreveport J.W. Goodwin B.F. Prichett E.G. Theus

7 1917 10/31 Jonesboro E.F. Walker T.C. Leckie S.D. Slocum

8 1918 11/20 Lake Charles R.T. Williams S.D. Slocum G.W. Rockhold

9 1919 10/21 Jonesboro R.T. Williams W.M.D. Gaar Esther Henderson

10 1920 10/20-24 Shreveport R.T. Williams W.M.D. Gaar S.B. Williams

11 1921 11/2 Lake Charles J.W. Goodwin S.B. Williams Esther Henderson

12 1922 10/25 Alexandria R.T. Williams C.E. Woodson Esther Henderson

13 1923 11/14 Shreveport R.T. Williams G.M. Akin Mattie Sutton

14 1924 10/15 Lake Charles J.W. Goodwin G.M. Akin Mattie Sutton

15 1925 10/21-25 Alexandria R.T. Williams W.M. Nelson Ina Lee Akin

16 1926 11/10-14 Lake Charles J.W. Goodwin W.M. Nelson Ina Lee Akin

17 1927 11/9-13 Shreveport H.F. Reynolds W.M. Nelson Ina Lee Akin

18 1928 11/7-11 Alexandria J.W. Goodwin R.H.M. Watson Ina Lee Akin

19 1929 11/27-30 Monroe H.F. Reynolds G.M. Akin Ina Lee Akin

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20 1930 10/29-11/2 Shreveport R.T. Williams G.M. Akin Ina Lee Akin

21 1931 11/4-8 Lake Charles J.B. Chapman G.M. Akin Ina Lee Akin

22 1932 11/23-27 Lake Charles R.T. Williams G.M. Akin Ina Lee Akin

23 1933 11/22-25 Shreveport J.W. Goodwin G.M. Akin Ina Lee Akin

24 1934 11/14-16 Shreveport J.B. Chapman B.F. Neely Ina Lee Akin

25 1935 11/27-29 Lake Charles R.T. Williams B.F. Neely Ina Lee Akin

26 1936 11/11-13 Shreveport J.W. Goodwin Ed. N. LeJeune Ina Lee Akin

27 1937 11/24-29 Shreveport R.T. Williams Ed. N. LeJeune Ina Lee Akin

28 1938 11/9-10 Monroe J.B. Chapman Elbert Dodd Ina Lee Akin

29 1939 11/8-10 Alexandria R.T. Williams Elbert Dodd Ina Lee Akin

30 1940 11/6-8 Lake Charles R.T. Williams Elbert Dodd Ina Lee Akin

31 1941 11/12-13 Shreveport Orval Nease Elbert Dodd Ina Lee Akin

32 1942 11/4-5 Shreveport R.T. Williams Elbert Dodd Ina Lee Akin

33 1943 11/3-5 Minden R.T. Williams Elbert Dodd Ina Lee Akin

34 1944 11/1-2 Shreveport H.V. Miller Elbert Dodd Ina Lee Akin

35 1945 11/7-8 Monroe H.V. Miller Elbert Dodd Ina Lee Akin

36 1946 10/30-31 Crowley Hardy Powers Elbert Dodd Ina Lee Akin

37 1947 9/16-17 Alexandria H.V. Miller Elbert Dodd Ina Lee Akin

38 1948 9/15-16 Alexandria Samuel Young Elbert Dodd Madge Kelly

39 1949 9/14-15 Pineville G.B. Williamson Elbert Dodd Madge Kelly

40 1950 9/4-6 Pineville D.I. Vanderpool Elbert Dodd Madge Kelly

41 1951 9/5-6 Pineville Samuel Young Elbert Dodd Madge Kelly

42 1952 9/3-4 Pineville Hardy Powers Elbert Dodd Madge Kelly

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43 1953 9/1-2 Pineville G.B. Williamson Elbert Dodd Madge Kelly

44 1954 9/1-2 Pineville D.I. Vanderpool Elbert Dodd Madge Kelly

45 1955 8/31-9/1 Pineville Hardy C. Powers Elbert Dodd Madge Kelly

46 1956 8/29-30 Pineville Hugh C. Benner V. Dan Perryman Madge Kelly

47 1957 9/4-5 Pineville Samuel Young V. Dan Perryman Madge Kelly

48 1958 9/1-2 Pineville G.B. Williamson V. Dan Perryman Madge Kelly

49 1959 9/2-3 Pineville D.I. Vanderpool V. Dan Perryman Madge Kelly

50 1960 8/31-9/1 Pineville Hardy C. Powers T.T. McCord Madge Kelly

51 1961 8/30-31 Pineville Hugh C. Benner T.T. McCord Madge Kelly

52 1962 8/29-30 Pineville Samuel Young T.T. McCord Madge Kelly

53 1963 8/28-29 Pineville G.B. Williamson T.T. McCord Madge Kelly

54 1964 8/26-27 Pineville V.H. Lewis T.T. McCord Madge Kelly


56 1966 8/31-9/1 Pineville Hugh C. Benner T.T. McCord Madge Kelly

57 1967 8/16-17 Pineville Hardy C. Powers T.T. McCord Madge Kelly

58 1968 8/14-15 Alexandria George Coulter T.T. McCord Madge Kelly

59 1969 8/13-14 Pineville Orville W. Jenkins T.T. McCord Madge Kelly

60 1970 8/12-13 Alexandria V.H. Lewis T.T. McCord Madge Kelly


62 1972 8/16-17 Lake Charles Eugene L. Stowe T.T. McCord Madge Kelly

63 1973 8/22-23 Alexandria George Coulter T.T. McCord Jack McClung

64 1974 8/28-29 Pineville Edward Lawlor Ralph E. West William Crouch

65 1975 9/3-4 Baton Rouge George Coulter Ralph E. West William Crouch

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66 1976 9/1-2 Shreveport V.H. Lewis Ralph E. West William Crouch

67 1977 9/7-8 Alexandria Charles B. Strickland Ralph E. West William Crouch

68 1978 9/6-7 Baton Rouge Orville W. Jenkins Ralph E. West William Crouch

69 1979 9/5-6 Lake Charles Eugene L. Stowe Ralph E. West William Crouch

70 1980 9/4-5 Shreveport V.H. Lewis Ralph E. West William Crouch

71 1981 5/13-14 Baton Rouge Charles H. Strickland Ralph E. West William Crouch

72 1982 5/12-13 Shreveport Orville W. Jenkins Ralph E. West William Crouch

73 1983 5/11-12 Baton Rouge Orville W. Jenkins Ralph E. West William Crouch

74 1984 5/9-10 Shreveport Eugene L. Stowe Ralph E. West William Crouch

75 1985 4/24-25 Shreveport Eugene L. Stowe Ralph E. West William Crouch

76 1986 5/7-8 Shreveport John A. Knight Ralph E. West William Crouch

77 1987 5/6-7 Baton Rouge John A. Knight Ralph E. West William Crouch

78 1988 5/2-5 District Center Charles H. Strickland Ralph E. West William Crouch

79 1989 5/15-18 District Center Eugene L. Stowe Ralph E. West William Crouch

80 1990 5/2-4 District Center Raymond Hurn Ralph E. West William Crouch

81 1991 5/1-3 District Center Raymond Hurn Ralph E. West William Crouch

82 1992 5/6-8 District Center Eugene L. Stowe Ralph E. West Ken Murray

83 1993 5/5-7 District Center Eugene L. Stowe Ralph E. West Ken Murray

84 1994 5/4-5 District Center Donald D. Owens Ralph E. West Ken Murray

85 1995 5/3-4 District Center Donald D. Owens Ralph E. West Ken Murray

86 1996 5/1-2 District Center Jerald D. Johnson Ralph E. West Ken Murray

87 1997 4/30-5/1 District Center Jerald D. Johnson Ralph E. West Ken Murray

88 1998 4/29-30 Shreveport John A. Knight Gene C. Phillips Ken Murray

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89 1999 5/21-22 District Center John A. Knight Gene C. Phillips Ken Murray

90 2000 5/5-6 District Center William J. Prince Gene C. Phillips Ken Murray

91 2001 5/4-5 District Center William J. Prince Gene C. Phillips Ken Murray

92 2002 5/10-11 District Center Talmadge Johnson Gene C. Phillips Joe Talhelm

93 2003 5/9-10 District Center Paul G. Cunningham Gene C. Phillips Joe Talhelm

94 2004 5/7-8 District Center James H. Diehl Gene C. Phillips Joe Talhelm

95 2005 5/6-7 District Center James H. Diehl Gene C. Phillips Joe Talhelm

96 2006 5/8-9 District Center Jesse Middendorf Greg Mason Joe Talhelm

97 2007 5/3-4 District Center Jesse Middendorf Greg Mason Joe Talhelm

98 2008 5/8-9 District Center James H. Diehl Greg Mason Joe Talhelm

99 2009 5/7-8 District Center Paul G. Cunningham Greg Mason Joe Talhelm

100 2010 5/6-7 District Center Eugenio Duarte Greg Mason Joe Talhelm

101 2011 5/4-5 District Center Eugenio Duarte Greg Mason Eric J. Nelson

102 2012 5/16-17 District Center Stan Toler Greg Mason Eric J. Nelson

103 2013 5/15-16 District Center Stan Toler Greg Mason Eric J. Nelson

104 2014 5/14-15 District Center Eugenio Duarte Crawford Howe (int.) Eric J. Nelson

105 2015 5/13-14 District Center Eugenio Duarte Chuck Fountain Dan West

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CONTENTS

I. Official Directory......................................................................................9

A. District Officers................................................................................9

B. District Boards and Standing Committees.......................................10

C. District Assembly Committees………………………………………………11

D. District Auxiliary Organizations .....................................................12

E. District Missional Areas.................................................................. 16

F. District Church Directory................................................................ 17

G. Ordained Elders............................................................................... 43

H. Ordained Deacons ...........................................................................47

I. Licensed Ministers ............................................................................47

J. Evangelists....................................................................................... 48

II. General Information............................................................................... 49

III. Plan of Examination............................................................................... 51

IV. Daily Proceedings ................................................................................. 53

V. Reports ................................................................................................... 63

A. District Officers.............................................................................. 63

B. District Boards and Standing Committees ..................................... 84

C. Assembly Committees ................................................................... 86

VI. Minutes of the Conventions and Auxiliaries ....................................... 95

VII. Financial and Statistical...................................................................... 102

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I. Official Directory

A. DISTRICT OFFICERS

General Superintendent in Jurisdiction – Dr. Eugenio Duarte,

17001 Prairie Star Parkway, Lenexa, KS 66220, (913) 577-0500

District Superintendent – Charles "Chuck" Fountain (Marsha), 1275 Dorchester

Dr., Alexandria, LA 71303, E-mail: [email protected];

Cell: (318) 542-0460

District Office – 1275 Dorchester Dr., Alexandria, LA 71303,

Email: [email protected]; Phone: (318) 541-6550

District Secretary – Dan West, 2730 Cenchrea Rd., Florien, LA 71429


District Treasurer – Dajunna Howell, 1419 Willis Street, West Monroe, LA 71291

E-mail: [email protected], Phone: (318) 397-6968

SDMI Chairman – David Craig, 9735 Bramblewood Dr., Bethany, LA 71007

E-mail: [email protected]; Phone: (318) 510-0166

NMI President – Cori Chesson, 1419 Willis St., West Monroe, LA 71291


NYI President - Charles Ashby, 1225 W. Northern Ave. Crowley, LA 70526


District Campgrounds–Rocky Creek Camp, Nazarene Conference Center,

908 Mary Hill Rd. (LA Hwy. 1203), Pineville, LA 71360

Charles Faust, Campground Manager

E-mail: [email protected]; fax: 318-640-0038; 318-640-1280)

District Campgrounds Web Site–http://rockycreekcamp.ladistrict.org/

District Web Site–http://www.ladistrict.org/

Web Master - Charles Ashby, 1225 W. Northern Ave. Crowley, LA 70526


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B. DISTRICT BOARDS AND STANDING COMMITTEES

1. Advisory Board

Charles Fountain, Chairman – 1275 Dorchester Dr., Alexandria, LA 71303;

E-mail: [email protected]; Cell: (318) 542-0460

Elders

John Rabo, (2018), 9820 Hillsboro Dr., Shreveport, LA 71118,

Email: [email protected], (318) 687-0847

William Bonee (2017) 20143 Sanibel Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70817

E-mail: [email protected]; (225) 753-0681

Dale Hoffpauir (2016) 104 Bayou Des Glaises, Broussard, LA 70518


Lay Persons

Phillip Lambert (2018), 3426 Natchitoches Highway, Many, LA 71449

(318) 256-5798

Howard Hoffpauir (2017), 2404 Texas Eastern Rd., Ragley, LA 70657


Dajunna Howell (2016), 1419 Willis Street, West Monroe, LA 71291


2. Board of Ministry

Charles Fountain, District Superintendent (ex officio), William Bonee, David Craig, Dale

Hoffpauir, David Hoffpauir, Scott Howell, Gary Jones, Dustin McDavid, Florentino Murillo,

John Rabo, Cindy Richmond, Ron Sherer, Delbert Terry, Dan West, David Young, Charles

Ashby, Julissa Rivas, J.D. Sailors, Sidney Mitchell, Josue (JJ) Murillo

3. Camp Board

Charles Fountain, District Superintendent; Ministers (terms ending 2016): David Hoffpauir,

Daniel Lowe, Dan West Laypersons (term ending 2016): John Bowie, Donna O'Neal,

Louise Thaxton; one lay and one ministerial representative (chairman) from the District

Advisory Board; District SDMI Chairman, District NMI President, District NYI President,

Camp Supervisor.

mailto:[email protected]

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4. Trustees to Southern Nazarene University

Charles Fountain, Heidi Babin (2016), David Craig (2017)

5. Church Properties Advisory Committee

Elders – John Rabo, Sherrill Stiles, Raymond Teston;

Laypersons – Curtis Dockens, Allen Kelly, Sr., Neal McGaugh, Louise Thaxton

6. District Court of Appeals

Charles Fountain, District Superintendent,

Two Elders – Gary Jones, Jim Norcross

Two Laypersons – Neal McGaugh, Gerri Smith

7. Fort Jessup Camp Board

Cenchrea – Dan West, Skip Hardin

Friendship – Steven Hunt, Rodney Hopkins, Phillip Lambert

Holly Grove – Jamey Robertson, Johnny Jenkins, Gary Robertson

Many – Daniel Lowe, Winston Lowe, Dennis Dziekan

Lightway – David Hoffpauir

C. DISTRICT ASSEMBLY COMMITTEES

Auditing Committee

John Bowie, Vernon Brandt, J.D. Sailors

Finance Committee

(Term to end 2017) Elders - David Hoffpauir, John Rabo; Laypersons - Harold Corley,

Frances Hopkins.

(Term to end 2016) Elders - David Craig, Steve Hunt; Laypersons - Bill Crouch, Jr., Mark

Gillette

(Term to end 2017) Elders – Scott Howell, Dan West; Laypersons – Dajunna Howell,

Nancy Lambert

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D. DISTRICT AUXILIARY ORGANIZATIONS

1. SUNDAY SCHOOL & DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL

SDMI Chairman – David Craig, 9735 Bramblewood Dr., Bethany, LA 71007


Secretary– William Bonee, 20143 Sanibel Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70817

E-mail: [email protected]; Phone: 225-753-0681

Treasurer–Jan Rivet, 314 Chamberlain Rd., Rayne, LA 70578

E-mail: [email protected]; Phone: 337 581-3322

BOARD MEMBERS:

Valinda Rester (2017) – 100 river Walk BLVD. #607, Shreveport, LA 71105

Email: [email protected], 318-617-1066 cell

Ranee Terry (2016) - P.O. Box 1001, Blanchard, LA 71009

Email: [email protected], 318-210-6391; cell

David Young (2016) – 1039 Ebenezer Rd, Crowley, La 70526

Email: [email protected] 606-280-1228 cell

John Rabo (2017) – 8429 Kingston Rd., Shreveport, LA 71108

Email: [email protected]; 318-560-1302 cell

Hispanic Member – Erika Rivera Castillo – 122 Sunshine Ave. West Monroe, LA 71291

Email: [email protected] 405-698-9554 cell

Directors:

ADULT MINISTRIES DIRECTOR - David Hoffpauir, 700 Hancock Dr. Natchitoches, LA 71457


Spring Renewal Retreat - Louise Thaxton, 334 Jason Rd. Florien, LA 71429

Email: [email protected]; 318-471-6840 home; 318-586-3653 cell

Women’s Ministry Retreat – Cindy Richmond, 2774 Purvis Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70809


Couple’s Retreat – Ranee Terry (see above)

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Continuing Lay Training – OPEN

KIDS MINSTRIES DIRECTOR – Sarah Garoby – [email protected]; 318-381-3805

KIDS Camp – Rick & Heidi Babin 2038 Balsawood Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70816

[email protected]; (225-753-0291)

Talent Day - Patience West, 2730 Cenchrea Rd. Florien, LA 71429

Email: [email protected]; 318-586-7762 home; 318-451-3737; cell

KIDS Quizzing - Nancy Lambert (2015), 3426 Natchitoches Hwy, Many, LA 71449

Email: [email protected]; 318-256-5798 home; 318-508-1594 cell

2. NAZARENE MISSIONS INTERNATIONAL

DISTRICT NMI COUNCIL

PRESIDENT Cori Chesson 1419 Willis, St., West Monroe, LA 71291

[email protected] 318-732-5079

VICE PRESIDENT Alecia Head 8505 Dixie Blanchard Rd, Shreveport, LA 71107

[email protected]; 318-560-8504

SECRETARY Brenda Teston 411 S. Division St, DeRidder, LA 70634


TREASURER Frances Hopkins P.O. Box 1, Many, LA 71449


PRAYING

COORDINATOR John Bowie 2357 Laurelwood, Baton Rouge, LA 70816


DISCIPLING

COORDINATOR Marsha Fountain 1275 Dorchester Dr. Alexandria, LA 71303


GIVING

COORDINATOR Bobbie Jones 270 Sayes Rd , Deville, LA 71328


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EDUCATING

COORDINATOR Nancy Lambert 3426 Natchitoches Hwy. Many, LA 71449


DEPUTATION Nancy Lambert 3426 Natchitoches Hwy. Many, LA 71449


LINKS Bobbie Jones 270 Sayes Rd., Deville, LA 71328


MISSON CALL

COORDINATOR Any Murillo-Arita 472 Karla Dr., Thibodaux, LA 70301


WORK &

WITNESS John Bowie 2357 Laurelwood, Baton Rouge, LA 70816


COMPASSIONATE

MINISTERIES Donna O’Neal 411 S. Division St., DeRidder, LA 71360


JESUS FILM Jodie Chavez 1208 Allison Dr., DeRidder, LA 70634


LIFELINE Charlie Ashby PO Box 312 Crowley, LA 70257


CHILDREN

COORDINATOR Patience West 2730 Cenchrea Rd, Florien, LA 71429


TEEN

COORDINATOR Lauren Lindy 5050 Swan Lake Rd., Bossier City, LA 71111


AREA COORDINATORS:

ACADIAN Patricia Luttrull 8340 Main St., Zachary, LA 70791


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NORTHWEST Alecia Head 8505 Dixie Blanchard Rd, Shreveport, LA 71107


NORTHEAST Donna Jordan 3001 Beacon Light Rd. #18, Ruston, LA 71270


CENTRAL Nancy Lambert 3426 Natchitoches Hwy., Many, LA 71449


SOUTHWEST Jodie Chavez 1208 Allison Dr., DeRidder, LA 70634


SOUTHEAST Any Murillo-Arita 472 Karla Dr.,Thibodeaux, LA 70301


SOUTH HISPANIC Any Murillo-Arita 472 Karla Dr.,Thibodeaux, LA 70301


NORTH HISPANIC Erica Castillo 122 Sunshine Ave, West Monroe, LA 71291


3. NAZARENE YOUTH INTERNATIONAL

Charlie Ashby, President, (337) 305-4785, [email protected], Crowley First

David Hater, Vice President/Sec., (225) 910-2787, [email protected], Baton Rouge

Dan West, Treasurer, (318) 586-7976, [email protected], Cenchrea

Scott Howell, At-Large Pastor, (318) 398-9188, Faith Community

JJ Murillo, At-Large Pastor, (504) 575-8507, Koinonia

Noah Terry, Sr. High Student, (318) 347-1878, Blanchard

Adam Craig, Sr. High Student, (318) 553-2655, GracePointe

Matthew Miles, College Student, Marksville

Mikey Covert, College Student, GracePointe

David Hater, Extravaganza Coor., (225) 910-2787, [email protected], Baton Rouge

David Craig, NYC Coor., (318) 510-0166, [email protected], GracePointe

David Phillips, Quiz Director, GracePointe

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**Shane Weaver, Capital Zone Rep, (806) 418-1185, Nouvelle

**Alecia Head, NW Zone Rep, Blanchard

**Matthew Bryan, NE Zone Rep, (318)3763344, Faith Community

**Dustin McDavid, Central Zone Rep, (318) 792-0811, Freedom Community

**Jodie Chavez, SW Zone Rep, Trinity

**Joshua Woods, SE Zone Rep, Pearl River

E. DISTRICT MISSION AREA COORDINATORS

1. Acadian/Capital

Baker, Baton Rouge First, Crowley First, Ebenezer, New Iberia, Nouvelle

William Bonee, 20143 Sanibel Ave., Baton Rouge, LA

Dale Hoffpauir (coord.) 104 Bayou Des Glaises, Broussard, LA 70518

(E-mail: [email protected]; 225-839-9260)

2. Central

Cenchrea, Friendship, Holly Grove, LightWay, Marksville, Many, McVay

Memorial, Trout

TBD

3. Northeast

Crosspoint Community, Crosspoint Hispanic, Family Community, Monroe First,

West Monroe Faith Community, West Monroe First

Scott Howell (Coord.) 1419 Willis Street, West Monroe, LA 71291


4. Northwest

Blanchard, Bossier, Bossier City Red River Korean, Bossier Hispanic,

GracePointe, McCoy, Punto de Gracia, Shreveport First, Vivian

David Craig (Coord.) 6825 Pines Road, Shreveport, LA 71129


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5. Southeast

Camino de Santidad, Kenner First, Koinonia, Mana, New Orleans First, New

Orleans Iglesia del Nazareno Filadelfia, New Orleans Restoration, Nueva Vida,

Pearl River, Restoring Hope, Slidell First

TBD

6. Southwest

DeRidder, Lake Charles First, Sulphur First, Trinity, Westlake

TBD

F. DISTRICT CHURCH DIRECTORY

BAKER

(Organized 1978) (028-0020)

Mail: P. O. Box 908, Baker, LA 70704-0908

Location: 4366 Groom Road, Baker, LA 70704, Phone: 225-778-1774

Pastor: (March 16, 2014) Victor Boyd (Teese) 1017 Roman Drive, Baker, LA 70714

Email: [email protected]; Home Phone: (225) 774-0537

Cell: (225) 439-2016

Review Date: (03/16/16)

Office Secretary – Pamela Wilson, 4317 Cannon Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

Email: [email protected], (225) 355-4508

Music Dir. – Kelly Chustz, 1009 Roman Drive, Baker, LA 70714

(225) 774-1617

SDMI Supt. – Linda Whitney, 14853 Joor Road, #38, Zachary, LA 70791

(225) 262-3277

Children’s Min. Dir. – Barbara Chustz, 1009 Roman Drive, Baker, LA 70714

(225) 774-1617

Bus Min. Captains – Kelly & Barbara Chustz, Victor & Teese Boyd

NYI Pres. – Teese Boyd, 1017 Roman Drive, Baker, LA 70714

(601) 490-5023, Email: [email protected]

Men’s Min. Dir. – Phillip Dinecola, 11822 Cline Drive, Baker, LA 70714


Prayer Min. Dir. – Gary Smothers, 1017 Seville Ave., #B, Baker, and LA 70714


Card Ministry – Teese Boyd, 1017 Roman Drive, Baker, LA 70714, (601) 490-5023,

Email: [email protected]

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NMI Pres. – Brenda Wade, 1017 Roman Drive, Baker, LA 70714 (601) 686-1930,


SAM’s Director - Linda Whitney, 14853 Joor Road, #38, Zachary, LA 70791

(225) 262-3277

Church Board Sec. – Pamela Wilson, 4317 Cannon Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

(225) 355-4508, Email:[email protected])

Church Treas. – Amy Koon, 8628 Shady Bluff Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70818


BATON ROUGE FIRST

(Organized1929) (028-0050)

Mail: 9955 Old Hammond Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Website: batonrougenaz.org Email: [email protected]

Fax: 225-924-4786; Phone: 225-926-8358

Pastor: (04/08/2012) William Bonee (Susan), 20143 Sanibel Ave., Baton Rouge, LA

70817 (E-mail: [email protected]; 225-753-0681)

Review Date: (4/18)

Assoc. Pastor – Cindy Richmond, 2774 Purvis Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70809


Children’s Min. Dir. – Heidi Babin, 2038 Balsawood Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70816


NYI Pres. – Erin Kesselhuth, 13170 Dutchtown Point Ave. Apt 2014, Gonzales, LA

70737 (E-mail:[email protected]; 918-914-0141)

Youth Pastor – David Hater, 20143 Sanibel Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70817


Women’s Min. Dir. – Emily Judy, 4542 Inchbrook Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70817


NMI Pres. – Patricia Luttrull, 8340 Main St., Zachary, LA 70791


Church Board Sec. – Rick Babin, 2038 Balsawood Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70816


Church Treas. – Scott Faulk, 2218 Sprucewood Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70816


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BLANCHARD

(Organized 1931) (028-0080)

Mail: P.O. Box 450, Blanchard, Louisiana 71009

Location: 251 N. Main, Shreveport, LA 71107

Web Address: www.blanchardnaz.org


Fax: N/A; Phone: (318) 929-2831

Pastor: (2/1/02) Delbert R. Terry (Ranee), P.O. Box 1001, Blanchard, LA 71009


Review Date: (2016)

Music Dir. – Sheryl Harris, 7881 Angus Rd., Shreveport, LA 71107


Vis. Min. – Olen Ashby, P.O. Box 188, Blanchard, LA 71009 (318-929-4998)

SDMI Supt. – Olen Ashby, P.O. Box 188, Blanchard, LA 71009 (318-929-4998)

Children’s Min. Dir. – Susie Smith, 6311 Smith Ln., Shreveport, LA 71108

(318-929-7126)

NYI Pres. – John Smith, Jr., 6301 Smith Ln., Shreveport, LA 71107 (318-617-1707)

Adult Min. Dir. – Kacie Brown, 7810 Mary Ann Circle, Shreveport, LA 71107

(318-929-9623)

Single Adult Min. Dir. – Kacie Brown, 6301 Mary Ann Cir, Shreveport, LA 71107

(318-929-9623)

Women’s Min. Dir. – Ranee Terry, P.O. Box 1001, Blanchard, LA 71009

(318-929-2580)

NMI Pres. – Annette Bryant, 2938 Amherst, Shreveport, LA 71108 (318-636-7993)

Work & Witness Coord. – John Smith Sr., 6311 Smith Ln., Shreveport, LA 71108

(318-929-7126)

CLT Dir. – John Smith, Jr., 6301 Smith Ln., Shreveport, LA 71107 (318-617-1707)

Church Board Sec. – Annette Bryant, 2938 Amherst St., Shreveport, LA 71108

(318-636-7993)

Church Treas. – Olen Ashby, P.O. Box 188, Blanchard, LA 71009

(318-929-4998)

TORRE FUERTE

(PAC) (028-0018)

Location-251 N. Main St., Shreveport, LA 71009

Pastor-Dorina Coto-Rodriguez (Escobar), 4215 Lake Shore Dr. Apt. 102,

Shreveport, LA 71109: Email: [email protected], 318-834-8127

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BOSSIER

(Organized 1937) (028-0630)

Location–535 Modica St., Bossier City, LA 71112 (318-742-2144)

Pastor–TBD

Church Board Sec. – Charlie Mahoney, 3914 Ella St., Bossier City, LA 71112

(318-564-9922)

Church Treas.–Charlie Mahoney, 3914 Ella St., Bossier City, LA 71112

(318-564-9922)

ROCA DE SALVACION (BOSSIER HISPANIC)

(PAC) (020-0008)

Location–535 Modica St., Bossier City, LA 71112: Phone: 318-742-2144

Pastor–Julio Escobar (Dorina), 4215 Lake Shore Dr., Shreveport, LA 71109

Email: [email protected]; 504-402-4035

BOSSIER CITY RED RIVER KOREAN

(Organized 1954) (028-0650)

Location–4901 Medical Dr., Bossier City, LA 71112-4522 (Fax: 318-752-0191; 318-752-0191)

Pastor–(5/28/06) Jung Ho Bae (Hyunju Park), 4901 Medical Dr. Bossier City, LA 71112


Music Dir.–Philip Kim

Men’s Min. Dir.–Harold Cloud

Women’s Min.–Soyoung Shim

Church Board Sec.–Seongkee Kim

Church Treas.–Nehwa Cho

CAMINO DE SANTIDAD

(Organized 2012) (028-0003)

Location–3015 Jean Lafitte Parkway, Chalmet, LA 70043-4035


Pastor–(2/16/08) Julissa Rivas (Esteban), 2224 Livaccari Dr., Violet, LA 70092


Office Secretary – Bienvenido Alcaraz, 3507 Jackson Blvd, Chalmette, LA 70043



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Assoc. Pastor - Esteban Rivas, 2224 Livaccari Dr., Violet, LA 70092


Music Dir. - Esteban Rivas, 2224 Livaccari Dr., Violet, LA 70092

972-832-6356

SDMI Supt.– Karla Hernandez, 2908 Dauterive Dr., Chalmette, LA 70043


NYI Pres.–Wilbereth Sanchez, 7229 Royal St., Arabi, LA 70032

Email: [email protected]; 323-456-6018)

Men’s Min. Dir.- Esteban Rivas, 2224 Livaccari Dr., Violet, LA 70092

972-832-6356

Women’s Min. Dir. –Julissa Rivas, 2224 Livaccari Dr., Violet, LA 70092

972-832-6356

NMI Pres.– Ralph Dufour, 601 West Genie St., Chalmette, LA

504-905-8605

Church Board Sec.– Bienvenido Alcaraz, 3507 Jackson Blvd, Chalmette, LA 70043

Email: [email protected]; 504-444-6291)

Church Treas.– Norma Sanchez, 7229 Royal St., Arabi, LA 70032


CENCHREA

(Organized 1926) (028-0110)

Location: 2730 Cenchrea Rd., Florien, LA 71429

Web Address: www.facebook.com/CenchreaChurch

Phone: (318) 586-7976

Pastor: (11/1/2013) Dan West, (Patience), 2730 Cenchrea Rd., Florien, LA 71429

Review Date: (11/2019)

Music Dir. – Brenda Leo, 2552 Cenchrea Rd., Florien, LA 71429, (318) 586-7803

SDMI Supt. – Donald Hall, 8445 Middle Creek Rd., Many, LA 71449,

(318) 508-2597

Children’s Min. Dir. – Britney Bragg, (318) 602-9971

NYI Pres. – Louise Thaxton, 334 Jason Rd., Florien, LA 71429, (318) 586-3653

Men’s Min. Dir. – Donald Hall, 8445 Middle Creek Rd., Many, LA 71449,

(318) 508-2597

Women’s Min. Dir. – Sharon Hardin, 2168 Cenchrea Rd., Florien, LA 71429

(318) 586-7123

NMI Pres. – Mary Lou McClung, 1660 Cenchrea Rd., Florien, LA 71429,

(318) 586-3338

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Church Board Sec. – Brenda Leo, 2552 Cenchrea Rd., Florien, LA 71429,

(318) 586-7803

Church Treas. – Sheila Treese, 3058 Corleyville Rd., Many LA 71429,

(318) 256-2471

CROSSPOINT COMMUNITY

(Organized 1939) (028-0610)

Location– 1101 Center St., Ruston, LA 71270

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 219, Ruston, LA 71273-0219

Phone: 318-255-3901

Pastor–(10/18/2009) Marvin Denton (Shirley), 1098 Mt. Olive Rd., Quitman, LA 71268

Phone: 318-533-0266

Hispanic Pastor – Marvin Velazquez, 1343 Frazier Rd. Lot 22, Ruston, LA 71270


Music Dir.– LaShanda Harrison, 101 Louise Dr. Ruston, LA 71270, (318-254-8168)

SDMI Supt.–Donna Jordan, 3001 Beacon Light Rd. #18, Ruston, LA 71270

E-mail: [email protected]; 318-497-3446

NYI Pres.–Kelli Greene, 3001 Beacon Light Rd. #18, Ruston, LA 71270


NMI Pres.– Shirley Denton, 1098 Mt. Olive Rd. Quitman, LA 71268


Church Board Sec.–Donna Jordan, 3001 Beacon Light Rd. #18, Ruston, LA 71270


Church Treas.–J.P. Curry, 1316 Talbert St., Arcadia, LA 71001; 318-263-9693

BETANIA

(PAC) (028-0009)

Location–(Mail: P.O. Box 219, Ruston, LA 71273-0219) 1101 Center St., Ruston, LA

71270 (318-255-3901)

Pastor–(6/3/2012) Marvin Velazquez, 1343 Frazier Rd. Lot 22, Ruston, LA 71270


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CROWLEY FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

(Organized 1939) (028-0140)

Mail: PO Box 312 Crowley, LA 70527

Location: 1203 W. Northern Ave. Crowley, LA 70526

Web Address: www.crowleynaz.org, Email: [email protected]

Phone: 337-783-4715

Pastor: (10/26/2014) Rev. Charles Ashby (Ciara) | 1225 W. Northern Ave. Crowley,

LA 70526 | [email protected] | 337-305-4785


Music Dir. – Rev. Patricia Ulmet, PO Box 225 Estherwood, LA 70534,

(337) 384-5646

SDMI Supt. – Alice Truax, PO Box 117 Egan, LA 70531, (337) 783-5884

Children’s Min. Dir. – Rev. Patricia Ulmet, PO Box 225 Estherwood, LA 70534,

(337) 384-5646

NYI Pres. – Dwayne Petry, 130 Marie St. Crowley, LA 70526, (337) 581-8411

Women’s Min. Dir. – Rev. Patricia Ulmet, PO Box 225 Estherwood, LA 70534,

(337) 384-5646

NMI Pres. – Cheryl Petry, 130 Marie St. Crowley, LA 70526, (337) 783-4373

Church Board Sec. – Alice Truax, PO Box 117 Egan, LA 70531, (337) 783-5884

Church Treas. – Dwayne Petry, 130 Marie St. Crowley, LA 70526, (337) 581-8411

DERIDDER

(Organized 1940) (028-0160)

Mail: 202 Wilson Street, DeRidder, LA 70634

Location: 812 Shirley Street

Web Address: www.deriddernazarene.org


Phone: (337) 462-5024

Pastor: (Oct. 2012) James Abenroth, (Crystal), 202 Willson Street,

[email protected], 719-661-7301

Review Date: (Oct 2018)

SDMI Supt. – Michael Anderson

Women’s Min. Dir. – Crystal Abenroth

NMI Pres. – Crystal Abenroth

Church Treas. – Al Wilson

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EBENEZER

(Organized 1921) (028-0170)

Mail: 1020 Ebenezer Rd. Crowley, LA 70526


Phone: 337-783-7586

Pastor: (2/2/2015) David F. Young, (Delilah), 1039 Ebenezer Road, Crowley, LA

70526, (337-788-0663)


Assoc. Pastor – James Hoffman, 2220 Dubose, Rayne, LA 70578

(337-334-6245)

Office Secretary – Becky Talhelm, 2300 Wades Road, Crowley, LA 70526

(337-581-2515)

Music Dir. – Ned Perry, 2027 G Simon Road, Crowley, LA 70526

(337-250-7298)

SDMI Supt. – Carl Rivet, 322 Chamberlain Road, Rayne, LA 70578

(337-334-2154)

NMI Pres. – Debbie Perry, 2027 G Simon Road, Crowley, LA 70526

(337-523-2200)

Church Board Sec. – Candy Kelly, 1097 Atkinson Road, Crowley, LA 70526

(337-783-2318)

Church Treas. – Jan Rivet, 322 Chamberlain Road, Rayne, LA 70578

(337-334-2154)

FAMILY COMMUNITY

(Organized 1953) (028-0790)

Location–2023 Hwy. 15, Winnsboro, LA 71295-6422 (318-435-4791)

Pastor–(TBS)

SDMI Supt.-Holly Lowe, PO Box 574, 471 Roger Miller Rd., Baskin, LA 71219

(Email: [email protected]; 318-417-1261)

Principal-Elizabeth Rigdon, PO Box 473, Baskin, LA 71219


NYI President- Debbie Thames, 1266 Hwy. 857, Baskin, LA 71219

([email protected]; 318-248-3420)

NMI President-Debbie Jackson, 612 Roger Miller Rd., Baskin, LA 71219


CLT Director-Oleta Hilbun, 207 Bud Hilbun Rd., Baskin, LA 71219 (318-248-2356)

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Church Board Sec.–Debbie Thames, 1266 Hwy. 857, Baskin, LA 71219


Church Treas.–David Rigdon, P.O. Box 473, Baskin, LA


FREEDOM COMMUNITY

(CTM) (028-0012)

Mail: 111 Anna Ln. Pineville, LA 71360

Location: 1705 Henry St

Web Address: fuelthefreedom.org


Phone: 3187920811

Pastor: (March 23, 2014) Michael Dustin McDavid, (Laura) 111 Anna Ln., Pineville,

LA 71360, (318) 792-0811

Review Date: (March 2016)

Music Dir. – Allison McCloud, 33 Baywood Dr. Pineville LA 71360

Children’s Min. Dir. – Kaitlin Cook, 3221 Briar Cliff Dr. Pineville, LA 71360

Church Board Sec. – April Bradley, 201 Powell Dr. Apt. H, Ball, LA 71405

FRIENDSHIP

(Organized 1929) (028-0200)

Location: 88 Friendship Road, Robeline, LA 71469

Phone: 318.256.3842

Pastor: (07/04/04) N. Steven Hunt, (Jackie), 88 Friendship Road,

[email protected], 318.256.6012

Music Dir. – Rodney Hopkins, P.O. Box 1, Many, LA 71449 318.256.5735

SDMI Supt. – Dewayne Dockens, 266 Rae Road, Many, LA 71449

[email protected]; 318.256.8861

Children’s Min. Dir. – Nancy Lambert, 3426 Natchitoches Highway, Many, LA 71449,


NYI Pres. – Meagan Ammons, 307 Tom Smith Road, Robeline, LA 71469


Women’s Min. Dir. – Shelli Dockens, 391 Eaves Ln., Zwolle, LA 71486,

318.590.1446

NMI Pres. – Frances Hopkins, P.O. Box 1, Many, LA 71449


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Church Board Sec. – Frances Hopkins, P.O. Box 1, Many, LA 71449


Church Treas. – J.D. Thaxton, 7333 Natchitoches Highway, Robeline, LA 71469

[email protected]

GRACE COMMUNITY

(Inactive) (028-0346)

GRACEPOINTE

(Organized Year 1938) (028-0640)

Location: 6825 Pines Rd., Shreveport, LA 71129-2513

Web Address: gpnaz.com Email: [email protected]

Fax: 318-686-8811; Phone: 318-686-8802

Pastor: (06/12/11) David Craig (Dawn), 9735 Bramblewood Way Bethany, LA

71007, [email protected], 318-510-0166


Office Secretary – Dawn Craig, 9735 Bramblewood Way Bethany, LA 71007,


Pastoral Care Pastor – Danny Rester, 1000 River Walk Blvd. #607 Shreveport, LA

71105, [email protected], 318-773-4246

Music Dir. – Michele Deslattes, 8105 Colquitt Rd. Keithville, LA 71047,


Small Groups Pastor– Emily Greenhalge, 3229 Sandra Dr. Shreveport, LA 71119,


SDMI Supt. – Valinda Rester, 1000 River Walk Blvd. #607 Shreveport, LA 71105,


Kids’ Pastor – Jeralyn Wilhite, 8700 Milicent Way, Apt 403, Shreveport, LA 71115,


NYI Pres. – David Phillips, 208 Dogwood South Lane, Haughton, LA 71037,


Children’s Ministry Dir. –, Dana Phillips, 208 Dogwood South Lane, Haughton, LA

71037, 601-209-1602

Adult Min. Dir. – Verna Tate, 2180 Stonewall-Frierson Rd. Frierson, LA 71027,


Prime Time Dir. – Verna Tate, 2180 Stonewall-Frierson Rd. Frierson, LA 71027,


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Men’s Min. Dir. – Mike Covert, Sr., 11057 Providence Road, Shreveport, LA 71129,

[email protected], 318-469-0365.

Women’s Min. Dir. – Melissa Covert, 11057 Providence Road, Shreveport, LA

71129, [email protected], 318-469-2858

NMI Pres. – Gerry Smith, 6201 Cherry Hill Lane, Shreveport, LA 71107,


Spanish Pastor. – Julio Escobar, 4211 Lake Shore Dr. #102, Shreveport, LA 71109,


Church Board Sec. – David Darnell, 301 Crockett Street #212, Shreveport, LA

71101, [email protected], 214-929-9155

Church Treas. – Cyndi Crockett 11055 Providence Rd., Shreveport, LA 71129,


PUNTO DE GRACIA

(PAC)

(028-0011)

Location – 6825 Pines Rd., Shreveport, LA 71129-2513


Pastor- (6/3/2012) Julio Escobar (Dorina), 4215 Lake Shore Dr., Shreveport, LA

71109


HOLLY GROVE

(Organized 1937) (028-0240)

Location–3208 Holly Grove Rd., Robeline, LA 71469; Phone: (318-472-8200)

Lay Pastor–Jamey Robertson (Regina) 2161 Desota St., Robeline, LA 71469

Phone: 318-472-8900

Music Dir.–Steve Jenkins, 1916 Holly Grove Rd., Robeline, LA 71469;

318-472-6950

SDMI Supt.–Josh Jenkins, 1207 Big N Ranch Rd., Robeline, LA 71469

318-256-5854

Children’s Min. Dir.–Cindy Jenkins, 2184 Holly Grove Rd., Robeline, LA 71469

318-472-6407

NYI Min. Dir./Pres.–Amanda Jenkins

Church Board Sec.–Johnny Jenkins, 2184 Holly Grove Rd., Robeline, LA 71469

318-472-6407


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KENNER FIRST

(Organized 1943) (028-0450)

Location–2311 West Metairie Ave., Kenner, LA 70062-6216

Web Address: www.kennernazarene.bbonline.com; E-mail: [email protected];

Phone: 504-469-5437

Pastor–(1/8/2012) Steve Willingham (Linda) 40 East Levert Dr., Luling, LA 70070

Phone: 615-417-6152

Assoc. Pastor .– Linda Willingham, 40 East Levert Dr., Luling, LA 70070


SDMI Supt.– Linda Willingham, 40 East Levert Dr., Luling, LA 70070


NMI President - Anita Geraci, 9401 Francine Dr., River Ridge, LA 70123


Adult Min. Dir.–Leo Geraci, 9401 Francine Dr., River Ridge, LA 70123


Church Board Sec.–Anita Geraci, 9401 Francine Dr., River Ridge, LA 70123


Church Treas.–Anita Geraci, 9401 Francine Dr., River Ridge, LA 70123


KOINONIA CTM (028-0014)

Mail: PO BOX 640285 Kenner, LA 70065

Location: 2311 W. Metairie Ave Kenner LA, 70062

Web Address: www.facebook.com/koinonianaz Email: [email protected]

Phone: 504.575.8507/985.503.3269

Pastor: Josue Murillo (7.7.13) (Ginger) 4209 Chateau Blvd. Apt. R, Kenner, LA 70065

[email protected]

Home Phone 504.575.8507/985.503.3269

Office Secretary - Ginger Murillo

Music Dir. – Ginger Murillo

Men’s Min. Dir. – Ariel Espinal

Women’s Min. Dir. – Ginger Murillo

Church Treas. – Claudia Marquez

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LAFAYETTE FIRST

(Inactive) (028-0290)

LAKE CHARLES FIRST

(Organized 1912) (028-0310)

Location: 1320 Country Club Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605


Phone: 337-478-3671

Pastor: (4/28/2014) John R. Hoffpauir (Debbie) - 4323 Hearth St., Lake Charles, LA 70605


Music Dir. – Sharon Miller 972-342-3795

SDMI Supt. – Howard Hoffpauir, 2404 Texas Eastern Rd., Ragley, LA 70657

337-725-9073

NMI Pres. – Sandra Compton 135 Richard St., Lake Charles, LA 70601 337-439-3001

Church Board Sec. – Jenise Shafer, 337 Arlington Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70605

Church Treas. – Howard Hoffpauir 2404 Texas Eastern Rd., Ragle, LA 70657

337-725-9073

LIGHTWAY

(Organized 1929) (028-0440)

Location: 112 E. 5th Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457


Fax: 318-352-8609; Phone: 318-352-8609

Pastor: (6/20/14) David L. Hoffpauir (Phyllis), 700 Hancock Avenue, Natchitoches,

LA 71457; [email protected]; (318) 214-2877

Review Date: (6/16)

SDMI Supt. – Curt Phifer, 183 Lakeside Drive, Natchitoches, LA 71457,

[email protected] (318) 357-0965

NMI Pres. – Denise Phifer,183 Lakeside Drive, Natchitoches, LA 71457,

[email protected], (318) 357-0965

Church Board Sec. – Denise Phifer,183 Lakeside Drive, Natchitoches, LA 71457,


Church Treas. – Charlie Sabin, P. O. Box 7283, Natchitoches, LA 71457,

(318) 652-0855

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MANA SLIDELL

(Organized 2012) (028-0002)

Location- (mail: 37590 Rio St., Slidell, LA 70458) 1449 Fremaux Ave., Slidell, LA 70458-3123:


Pastor–(5/17/2012) Honore Calera (Melina), 37590 Rio St., Slidell, LA 70458


Assoc. Pastor-Melina Calera, 37590 Rio St., Slidell, LA 70458


Music Dir.–Luis Alor

SDMI Supt. – Hermelinda Villarreal

Children’s Min. Dir.–Susanna Serrano, 2700 Mary St., Apt. 87, Slidell, LA 70458

E-mail: [email protected]

NYI Pres.–Jose Mendoza

NMI Pres.–Antonio Cosme

Church Board Sec. – Melina Calera, 37590 Rio St., Slidell, LA 70458

E-mail: [email protected]; 985-646-0065)

Church Treasurer – Gabriela Villarreal, 59244 N. Pearl Dr. #129, Slidell, LA 70461

985-218-1191

MANY

(Organized 1940) (028-0380)

Location: 235 Highland Drive, Many, LA 71449

Mail: P.O. Box 1506, Many, LA 71449

Phone: 318-256-2291 Email: [email protected]

Pastor (5-1-95) Daniel Lowe (Agatha) P.O. Box 1506, Many, LA 71449


Assoc. Pastor – Winston Lowe, 135 Pleasant St., Many, LA 71449, 318-256-8854

Music Director - Spencer Faust, 100 Tara Lane, Many, LA 71449, 318-256-2385

SDMI Supt. - Agatha Lowe, P.O. Box 1506, Many, LA 71449, 318-256-2291

NMI President - Judy House, 445 Miller St. Many, LA 71449, 318-256-2334

Church Board Sec. - Johanna Faust, 265 Cobb Drive, Many, LA 71449

318-256-2888

Church Treas. - Tami Faust 100 Tara Place, Many, LA 71449, 318-256-2385

MARKSVILLE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

(Organized 1926) (028-0390)

Mail: P.O. Box 291

Location: 4192 Hwy 1192 Marksville, LA. 71351

Web Address: www.marksvillenazarene.org


Phone: 318-253-5875

Pastor: (07-20-1981) Rev Gary L Jones (Bobbie) 270 Sayes Rd. Deville, LA 71328


Review Date: (Nov 2018)

SDMI Supt. – Tammie Anderson 3844 Hwy 1192 Marksville, LA. 71351

318-500-9315 [email protected]

(Dir./Principal) – Gary L. Jones 270 Sayes Rd., Deville, LA, 71328,

318-240-1829 [email protected]

Children’s Min. Dir. – Nicole Gagnard, 635 Juneau Ave., Marksville, LA, 71351

318-305-8013, [email protected]

NYI Pres. – Rachel J. Miles, 1951 Hwy 454 Pineville, LA, 71360 318-253-2382

[email protected]

NMI Pres. – Juanita McDaniel, 470 Little River Rd., Marksville, LA, 71351

318-500-1394

Church Board Sec. – Rachel Miles, 1951 Hwy 454 Pineville, LA, 71360


Church Treas. – Patrick Bordelon, 143 Fins & Feathers Dr., Marksville, LA, 71351


MCCOY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

(Organized 1937) (028-0360)

Location: 21311 LA Hwy. 1, Rodessa, LA 71069-9151

Pastor: (5/2014) James Philen, May 2014, (Tracey), 21311 Hwy 1; Rodessa, LA 71069

[email protected] 318-223-4596

Review Date: (May2016)

Office Secretary -Tracey Philen

Music Dir. – Carol Slaton- P O BOX 366; RODESSA, LA 71069; 318-223-4444

SDMI Supt. – Pat Martin- 22030 HWY 1; RODESSA, LA 71069; 318-553-4275

Children’s Min. Dir. – Pat Martin

NYI Pres. –Rhonda Roberts- 5986 STATELINE RD.; MOORINGSPORT, LA 71060;

318-517-0917

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Adult Min. Dir. – Carol Slaton

Men’s Min. Dir. – James Philen

Women’s Min. Dir. – Carolyn Penny- 20533 FARM RD 125 S; BIVINS, TX 75555

903-733-4703

NMI Pres. – Tracey Philen

Church Board Sec. – Carol Slaton

Church Treas. – Carol Slaton

MCVAY MEMORIAL

(Organized 1948) (028-0370)

Mail: P. O. Box 275, Jena, LA 712342-0275

Location: Highway 773, Belah Community, Jena, LA 71342-0275


Phone: 318-640-3548

Pastor: (9/1/69) Jerry Cole, (Merdis), 5311 Oaklane Road, Pineville, LA 71360

318-640-3548

Music Dir. – Evelyn Mitchell, P. O. Box 275, Jena, LA 71342,

318-992-5134

SDMI Supt. – Merdis Cole, 5311 Oaklane Road, Pineville, LA 71360

318-640-3548

Children’s Min. Dir. – Theresa Mitchell, Rt. 1, Box 1975, Trout, LA 71371

318-992-7319

NYI Pres. – Crystal McLin, 1405 Oaklane Loop, Pineville, LA 71360

318-290-7696

Single Adult Min. Dir. – Bess Slack, Box 173, Jena, LA 71342

318-992-5235

NMI Pres. – Winnie Smith, 720 Highway 772E, Jena, LA 71342

318-992-6313

CLT Dir. – Jerry L. Cole, 5311 Oaklane Road, Pineville, LA 71360

318-640-3548

Church Board Sec. – Evelyn Mitchell, P. O. Box 275, Jena, LA 71342

318-992-5134

Church Treas. – Evelyn Mitchell, P. O. Box 275, Jena, LA 71342

318-992-5134

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MONROE FIRST

(Organized 1929) (028-0410)

Location: 3831 Old Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA 71203-3024

Phone: 318-343-8277

Pastor: (2015) Daniel Mercado (Linda), 218 North Street, Mangham LA 71259

318-439-2223 email: [email protected]

SDMI Supt. – Roy Smith, 2274 Prairie Road, Monroe, LA 71202 318-323-7095

Church Board Sec. – Evelyn Crawley, 140 Huenefeld Road, Monroe, LA 71203

318-376-0483

Church Treas. – Evelyn Crawley, 140 Huenefeld Road, Monroe, LA 71203

318-376-0483

NEW IBERIA FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

(Organized 1971) (028-0442)

Mail: 2207 South Lewis Street, New Iberia, Louisiana 70560


Phone: (337) 369-9597

Pastor: (6/1/93) Sidney K. Mitchell (Martha), 420 Bayard St., New Iberia, LA 70560


Office Secretary – Ann Sims, 2207 South Lewis Street, New Iberia, LA 70560

(337) 369-9597

Music Dir. – Rubin Sims, 2207 South Lewis Street, New Iberia, LA 70560

(337) 369-9597

Vis. Min. – Martha Mitchell 2207 South Lewis Street, New Iberia, LA 70560

(337) 369-9597

Chr. Ed. (Dir/Min) – Avis Alfred 2207 South Lewis Street, New Iberia, LA 70560

(337) 369-9597

SDMI Supt. – Sandra Hutson 2207 South Lewis Street, New Iberia, LA 70560

(337) 369-9597

Children’s Min. Dir. –Marcia Hays 2207 South Lewis Street, New Iberia, LA 70560

(337) 369-9597

NYI Pres. – Emanuel Butler 2207 South Lewis Street, New Iberia, LA 70560

(337) 369-9597

Adult Min. Dir. – John Kerlegon 2207 South Lewis Street, New Iberia, LA 70560

(337) 369-9597

Men’s Min. Dir. – Walter Hayes 2207 South Lewis Street, New Iberia, LA 70560

(337) 369-9597

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Women’s Min. Dir. –Martha Mitchell 2207 South Lewis St, New Iberia, LA 70560

(337) 369-9597

NMI Pres. – Myrna Roco 2207 South Lewis St, New Iberia, LA 70560

(337) 369-9597

Work/Witness Coord. – Joseph Paul 2207 South Lewis St, New Iberia, LA 70560

(337) 369-9597

Church Board Sec. – Ann Sims 2207 South Lewis Street, New Iberia, LA 70560

(337) 369-9597

Church Treas. – Myrna Roco 2207 South Lewis Street, New Iberia, LA 70560

(337) 369-9597

Nursing Home Min Dir Ayvis Alfred 2207 South Lewis St, New Iberia, LA 70560

(337) 369-9597

Praise Team Dir-Marcia Hayes 2207 South Lewis Street, New Iberia, LA 70560

(337) 369-9597

Prayer Group Dir-Sanford Sims-2207 South Lewis Street, New Iberia, LA 70560

(337) 369-9597

NEW ORLEANS FIRST

(Organized 1943) (028-0460)

Mailing address: 3501 franklin Ave., New Orleans, LA 70122

Web address: [email protected], Twitter: nola 1stnazarene,

Email: [email protected], Phone : 504 945-1400

Pastor: (January 15, 2008) Reginald (Wendy) Gilmore, 509 Queen Anne Dr., Slidell LA

70460, Email: [email protected],

Phone: 985-788-4483 or 985-788-1518

Office Sec. - Lorraine Staine - 8119 Summa Ave, Baton Rouge, LA, 225 281-7797

Music Dir. - Jerry Ott - 2417 N Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, LA, 504 615-8008

SDMI Supt. - Quelton Broussard, 10121 Plainfield Dr., New Orleans La,

504 858-5112

Children’s Dir - Trenise Jones, 6121 Craigie Rd., New Orleans LA, 504 432-2668

Women Min Dir - Sandra Broussard 10121 Plainfield Dr., New Orleans LA,

504 520-9549

NMI Pres - Wendy Gilmore, 509 Queen Anne Dr., Slidell LA, 985 788-1518

Church Board Sec - Sandra Broussard, 10121 Plainfield Dr., New Orleans LA,

504 520-9549

Church Treasurer - Deborah Grant, 2501 Metarie Lawn Dr. Bd. 1-110, Metarie LA,

504 583-8531

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NEW ORLEANS IGLESIA DEL NAZARENO FILADELFIA

(Organized 1987) (028-0075)

Location–2311 West Metarie Ave., Kenner, LA 70062: Phone: 504-466-4468

Pastor–(10/1/1996) Eugenia Medina, 201 N. Sibley St., Metairie, LA 70003,

Phone: 504-864-3971

SDMI Supt.–Eugenia Medina, 201 N. Sibley St., Metairie, LA 70003 504-864-3971

NMI Pres.–Graciela Paz, 3748 Pauger St., New Orleans, LA 70122 504-701-9409

Church Board Sec.–Acsa Colmenares, 6069 Glenn St., Metairie, LA 70003

504-655-2400

Church Treas.–Sonia G. Montesino, 2433 Massachusetts Ave., Metairie, LA 70003

504-466-3844

NEW ORLEANS RESTORATION - IGLESIA DEL NAZARENO RESTAURACION

(Organized 2009) (028-0001)

Mail: 429 32nd St., New Orleans LA, 70124

Web Address: iglesianazarenola.org


Phone: (985) 768-9769

Pastor: Rev. Florentino A Murillo (Paula)

Start Date: January 2007

Music Dir. – Zabdi Murillo

SDMI Supt. – Karla Hernandez

Children’s Min. Dir. – Wilton Machuca

NYI Pres. – Jimmy Herrera

NMI Pres. – Zabdi Murillo

Church Board Sec. – Xiomara Lanza

Church Treas. – Paula A Murillo

NEW ORLEANS WESTBANK

(Inactive) (028-0480)

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NOUVELLE

(Organized CTM) (028-0006)

Mail: P. O. Box 82561, Lafayette, LA 70598

Location: 105 Merchants Boulevard, Lafayette, LA 70508

Web Address: www.nouvellechurch.com Email: [email protected]

Phone: 337-232-9279

Pastor: (2-12-12) Dale Hoffpauir (Carmen), 104 Bayou Des Glaises Road,

Broussard LA 70518, Email; [email protected], Cell: (337)322-9778

Review Date: (2-12-14)

Office Secretary – Jennifer Bullock, P. O. Box 82561 Lafayette, LA 70598

Music Dir. – Carmen Hoffpauir, 104 Bayou Des Glaises Road, Broussard, LA 70518

(337) 322-6088 Email: [email protected]

Children’s Min. Dir. – Carmen Hoffpauir, 104 Bayou Des Glaises Road, Broussard,

LA 70518 (337) 322-6088 Email: [email protected]

Youth Pastor – Shane Weaver, 124 Gordon Crocket Drive, Lafayette, LA 70508

(806) 418-1185 Email: [email protected]

Women’s Min. Dir. – Kristi Thibodeaux, 101 Appomattox Parkway, Carencro, LA

70520 (337)886-6125 Email: [email protected]

NMI Pres. – Amber Vincent, 119 General Gardner Ave, Lafayette, LA 70501

(703)498-7162 Email: [email protected]

Church Board Sec. – Blaine Thibodeaux, 101 Appomattox Parkway, Carencro, LA

70520 (337)886-6125 Email: [email protected]

Church Treas. – Janice Loeding, 103 Valencia Drive, Lafayette, LA 70506

(337)981-0376 Email: [email protected]

LA PUERTA DEL CIELO

(PAC) (028-0015)

Location-105 Merchant Ave., Lafayette, LA 70508

Lay Pastor-Marvin Fiallos (Email: [email protected]; 337-298-4371)

NUEVA VIDA

(CTM) (028-0005)

Location: 111 Warren St., Belle Chase, LA

Phone: 985-201-3039

Pastor: (February 2012) Paula Murillo (Florentino),

Address: 429 32nd New Orleans, LA 70124 Email, [email protected]

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Office Secretary – Patricia Chirino

Music Dir. – Any Murillo

SDMI Supt. – Patricia Chirino

NYI Pres. – Any Paola Murillo

Church Board Sec. – Patricia Chirino

Church Treas. – Iveth Pineda

PEARL RIVER

(Organized 1958) (028-0539)

Location: 64129 HWY 41 Pearl River, LA 70452

Fax: 985-863-6204; Phone: 985-863-5378

Pastor: (12 April 2015) Joshua Woods, (Rebekah), 64129 HWY 41 Pearl River, LA 70452,

Email: [email protected], Cell Phone 740-307-1016

Review Date: (12 April 2017)

Music Dir. – Juanita Winder;

110 Edgewood Drive Carriere, MS 39426

SDMI Supt. – Judy Hedrick

(Dir./Principal) – (Interim) Mary Drury, 64105 Highway 3081, No. 33, Pearl River,

LA 70452, Phone (504) 451-4139, Email: [email protected]

NYI Pres. – Susan Cantrell 67529 Chris Kennedy Road, Pearl River, LA 70452

Phone: (985) 863-2402, Email: [email protected]

Women’s Min. Dir. – Donna Maquar, 37432 Pine Street Pearl River, LA 70452


NMI Pres. – Susan Cantrell, 67529 Chris Kennedy Road Pearl River, LA 70452


PINEVILLE FIRST

(Inactive) (028-0550)

RESTORING HOPE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

(CTM) (028-004)

Location: 1 Ormond Suite C Laplace, La 70068 Email: [email protected]

Pastor: (2010) Linda Ann Francis, 110 Mark Twain Dr., Apt 11, River Ridge, LA

70123, 504-444-6991, [email protected]

Review Date:

Office Secretary – Kelly Christopher

Church Treas. – Buck Christopher

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SHREVEPORT FIRST

(Organized 1912) (028-0620)

Location: 8429 Kingston Road, Shreveport, LA 71108

Web Address: shreveport1stnaz.com


Fax: (318) 688-8289; Phone: (318) 687-9467

Pastor: (7/12/09) John Rabo, (Jackie), 9820 Hillsboro Dr., Shreveport, LA 71118,


Review Date: (2015)

SDMI Supt. – Jeff Impson, 2821 Wisteria St., Shreveport, LA 71108

(318-688-8829)

Children’s Min. Dir. – Donna Loftin, 419 Homalot Dr., Shreveport, LA 71106,

(318-688-5359)

Adult Min. Dir. – Jeff Impson, 2821 Wisteria St., Shreveport, LA 71108

(318-688-8829)

NMI Pres. – Sandy Ketchum, 444 College St., Shreveport, LA 71104

(318-227-9399)

Church Board Sec. – Lee Loftin, 419 Homalot Dr., Shreveport, LA 71106

(318-688-5359)

Church Treas. – Ella May Schellinger, 8420 Kingston Rd., Shreveport, LA 71108

(318-687-0778)

FUENTE DE VIDA

(PAC) (028-0016)

Location - 8429 Kingston Rd., Shreveport, LA 71108

Pastors –(2/2/2014) Miguel and Jazmine Cardona, Email: [email protected];

Phone: 903-752-7758

SLIDELL FIRST

(Organized 1980) (028-0665)

Location–1449 Fremaux Ave., Slidell, LA 70458-3123


Pastor–Eric J. Nelson (Susan), 1037 St. Joseph St., Slidell, LA 70460


SDMI Supt.–Kendra Carrone, 1521 Victoria Way, Slidell, LA 70460


NMI Pres.-Joy Copley, 1002 McCartney Ct., Slidell, LA 70461


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NYI Min. Dir./Pres.–Zach Long, 321 Holmes Dr., Slidell, LA 70460


Church Board Sec.–Linda Sipes, 35615 Garden Dr., Slidell, LA 70460


Church Treas.–Brenda Guidry, 3076 S. Palm Dr., Slidell, LA 70458


SULPHUR FIRST

(Organized 1935) (028-0700)

Location: 608 E. Lincoln St., Sulphur, LA 70663

Email: [email protected] Phone: (337-527-7187)

Pastor: (2/14/90) Ronald W. Sherer (Linda), 610 E. Lincoln St., Sulphur, LA 70663

(337-527-7187)

SDMI Supt. – Tommy Boudreaux, 1067 Goodrich Rd., Sulphur, LA 70665

(337-583-7262)

NMI Pres. – Alice Browning, 934 Live Oak St., Westlake, LA 70669 (337-304-9236)

Church Board Sec. – Dorothy Vincent, 1067 Goodrich Rd., Sulphur, LA 70665

(337-583-7262)

Church Treas. – Irene Annette Bunch, 939 Shady Ln., Westlake, LA 70669

(337-436-8938)

TRINITY

(Organized Year 1946) (028-0430)

Mail: P.O. Box 12743, Lake Charles, LA 70612-4327)

Location: 2968 Hwy 171 N, Lake Charles, LA 70601 (Moss Bluff)


Phone: 337-855-3434

Pastor: (4/1/2015) A. Glenn Messer (Edra) 6898 Tulane Rd., Orange, TX, 70630

(Email: [email protected]) 409-745-1961

Review Date: ( )

SDMI Supt. – Rudy Chavez, 1208 Allison Dr., DeRidder, LA, 70634


Children’s Min. Dir. – Brenda Teston, 411 S. Division St., DeRidder, LA, 70634


NYI Pres. – Jodie Chavez, 1208 Allison Dr., DeRidder, LA, 70634


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Adult Min. Dir. – Wayne Stogsdill, 1746 S Borel Dr., Moss Bluff, LA, 70611


NMI Pres. – Brenda Teston, 411 S. Division St., DeRidder, LA, 70634

(Email:[email protected]) 337-463-0131

Work & Witness Coord. – Jodie Chavez, 1208 Allison Dr., DeRidder, LA, 70634


Church Board Sec. – Mary Bridgers, P.O. Box 12338, Lake Charles, LA, 70612


Church Treas. – Mary Bridgers, P.O. Box 12338, Lake Charles, LA, 70612


TROUT

(Organized 1944) (028-0720)

Mail: 1995 Zimmer Creek Road, Trout, LA 71371

Location: 1985 Zimmer Creek Road, Trout, LA 71371

Pastor: (10/05/03) David L. Hoffpauir (Phyllis)

Review Date

SDMI Supt. – Dolores Clark, P.O. Box 526, Jena, LA 71342, (318) 992-4205

NMI Pres. – Melba McLendon, 324 McLendon Loop, Trout, LA 71371

(318) 992-2497

Church Board Sec. – Melba McLendon, 324 McLendon Loop, Trout, LA 71371

(318) 992-2497

Church Treas. – Melba McLendon, 324 McLendon Loop, Trout, LA 71371

(318) 992-2497

VIDA ETERNA

(PAC) (028-0017)

Location: 103 Miller, St Leesville LA 71446

Email: [email protected], Phone: (985) 685 6611

Lay Pastor: Javier Alor (Maria)

Office Secretary - Maria Alor

Music Dir. - Omar Alor

Childcare/school - Gabriela Alor

NYI Pres. - Joaquin Alor

SDMI Supt. – Maria Alor

Church Board Sec. - Maria Alor

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VIVIAN

(Organized 1937) (028-0740)

Mail: 1517 N. Pine St., Vivian, LA 71082

Phone: (318-375-3940)

Pastor: (01/02/2012) J. D. Sailors, (Teresa), 108 Northside Dr., Vivian, LA 71082,

[email protected], (318-375-3605)

Review Date: (Jan. 2018)

Music Dir. – Joy King, 11998 Hiway 43, Bivins, TX 75555 (903-796-8219)

SDMI Supt. – Denise McKelvain, 6950 Terry St., Hosston, LA 71043

[email protected] (318-286-8093)

Children’s Min. Dir. – Therisa Brian, 445 W. Tennessee Ave., Vivian, LA 71082

(318-375-4655)

NYI Pres. – James Festervand, 1713 N. Pine St., Vivian, LA 71082 (318-469-9742)

Adult Min. Dir. – Diann House, PO Box 202, Rodessa, LA 71069;


Women’s Min. Dir. – Debbie Woodell, 110 Shelton, Vivian, LA 71082

(318-464-4745)

NMI Pres. – Teresa Sailors, 108 Northside Dr., Vivian, LA 71082 (318-375-3605)

Work & Witness Coord. – Alberta Brown, 17588 Hwy. 71, Ida, LA 71044

[email protected]; (318-402-1987

Church Board Sec. – Denise McKelvain, 6950 Terry St., Hosston, LA 71043

[email protected] (318-286-8093)

Church Treas. – Renee' Brian, 9815 Kendrick Rd., Vivian, LA 71082;


WEST MONROE FAITH COMMUNITY

(Organized 1998) (Church No. 028-0185)

Location: 908 Washington St, West Monroe, La 71292

Web Address: faithcommunityofhope.blogspot.com, Phone: (318-398-9188)

Pastor: (6/22/08) Scott Howell, (Dajunna), 1419 Willis St. W. Monroe, La 71291

[email protected]

Review Date: (2014)

Music Dir. – Dajunna Howell, 1419 Willis St, W. Monroe, LA, 318-397-6968

Vis. Min. – Lisa Brazzel, Vienna, LA, 318-557-5612

SDMI Supt. – Scott Platt, West Monroe, LA, 318-680-5492

Children’s Min. Dir. – Cori Chesson, 1419 Willis St., W Monroe, LA, 318-397-6968

NYI Pres. – Matthew Bryan, 903 Henderson Rd W. Monroe, LA, 318-376-3344

NMI Pres. – Kristy Myers, Sunshine circle, West Monroe, LA, 318-348-8930

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Church Board Sec. – Mindy Bryan, 903 Henderson Rd. W. Monroe, LA,

318-235-6888

Church Treas. – Kelly Glennon, 285 Abercrombie Rd, Eros, LA, 318-644-7123

JESUS ES MI SENOR (aka: West Monroe Faith Hispanic)

(PAC) (028-0013)

Location-908 Washington St., West Monroe, LA 71292

Pastor – (5/2014) Mario D. Castillo & (8/2014) Erika Rivera-Castillo, 122 Sunshine St.,

West Monroe, LA 71291, (Email: [email protected];

(504-214-6729)

Review Date: 3/13/15

Church Board Sec. – Erika Rivera-Castillo, 122 Sunshine St., West Monroe, LA

71291, [email protected], (405) 698-9554

Church Treas. – Jose Alonso, (318) 499-2210

WEST MONROE FIRST

(Organized 1946) (028-0760)

Location–701 N. 4th St., West Monroe, LA 71291, Phone: 318-322-8257

Pastor – TBS

SDMI Supt.–Doris Miller, 103 Fairlane Dr., West Monroe, LA 71291 318-396-3730

NMI Pres.–Gretchen Pridgen, 2387 Lake Irwin Rd., Oak Ridge, LA 71264


Church Bd. Sec.–Carson Pridgen, 2387 Lake Irwin Rd., Oak Ridge, LA 71264

318-244-0110

Church Treas.–Carson Pridgen, 2387 Lake Irwin Rd., Oak Ridge, LA 71264

318-244-0110

WESTLAKE

(Inactive) (028-0750)

WESTLAKE – MT. OF OLIVES

(PAC)

(028-0021)

Location: 2200 Sampson St., Westlake, LA 70669

Mailing Address: 826 Live Oak St., Westlake, LA 70669

Pastor: Jose Serrano (Susana), 826 Live Oak St., Westlake, LA 70669

Phone: (337) 274-7879; Email: [email protected]

Start Date: (Jan. 11, 2015)

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ROLL OF MINISTERS

G. Ordained Elders

2015 PAS Abenroth, James, 202 Wilson St., DeRidder, LA 70634

(DeRidder) (337-202-5202)

1976 RA Allen, Thomas, 70125 W. Ridgewood Dr., Pearl River, LA 70452

(Pearl River) (985-863-8942)

2014 PSV-FT Ashby, Charles, 1225 W. Northern Ave. Crowley, LA 70526

(Marksville) (318-465-4356)

1996 U Beckham, David Duane, 2505 N. Old Manor Rd., Wichita, KS

67220 (Lake Charles First)

1992 RA Beckham, Richard, 1312 Stanley Rd., Lake Charles, LA 70605

(Lake Charles First) (337-474-4642)

1994 RA Bolton, G. Dewayne

1984 PAS Bonee, William, 20143 Sanibel Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70817

(Baton Rouge First) (225-753-0681)

2015 PAS Boyd, Victor, 1017 Roman Drive, Baker, LA 70714

(Baker) (225-774-0537)

2004 RA Bradley, Robert William, 7818 Maui Ct., Diamondhead, MS

39525 (Crowley First) (337-783-4021)

2011 U Burtt, William, 8704 Birch St., Lumberton, TX 77657

(West Monroe First) (318 322 8257)

2015 PAS Calera, Honore, 37590 Rio St., Slidell, LA 70458

(Mana) (985-201-2202)

2015 PSV-FT Calera, Melina, 37590 Rio St., Slidell, LA 70458

(Mana) (985-201-2202)

2011 U Cho, Byoung Youn, 8614 Pineville Matthews Rd., Charlotte,

NC 28226 (318-394-0715)

1964 RA Cocherell, William, P.O. Box 708, Blanchard, LA 71009

(Blanchard) (318-929-7776)

1990 PAS Craig, David, 9735 Bramblewood Dr., Bethany, LA 71007

(Grace Pointe) (318-510-0166)

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1977 RA/PAS Denton, Marvin, 1098 Mt. Olive Rd., Quitman, LA 71268

(Crosspoint Community) (318-395-2866)

1976 RA Enicks, Darwin G., P.O. Box 724, Comanche, TX 76442

(Baker) (225-774-0537)

1981 DS Fountain, Charles A. 908 Mary Hill Rd., Pineville, LA 71360

(Marksville) (864-238-2912)

2011 PAS Francis, Linda, 110 Mark Twain Dr., Apt 11, River Ridge, LA

70123 (Restoring Hope) (504-444-6991)

2015 PAS Gilmore, Reggie, 509 Queen Anne Dr., Slidell, LA 70460

(New Orleans First) (985-788-9003)

1996 U Hitchcock, Andrew, P.O. Box 152, Mountain View, AR 72560

(318-389-4425)

1970 PSV-PT Hoffman, James, 2220 Dubose, Rayne, LA 70578

(Ebenezer) (337-334-6245)

1966 RU Hoffpauir, Clarence W., P.O. Box 164, Estherwood, LA 70534

(Crowley First) (337-788-0722)

2010 PAS Hoffpauir, Dale, 104 Bayou Des Glaises, Broussard, LA 70518

(Nouvelle) (337-322-9778)

1975 PAS Hoffpauir, David L., 700 Hancock Avenue, Natchitoches, LA

71457 (Trout) (318-992-2467)

2015 PAS Hoffpauir, John R., 4323 Hearth St., Lake Charles, LA 70605


1970 RA Hoffpauir, Larry J., P.O. Box 4833, Lake Charles, LA 70606


1971 RA Howard, Michael, P.O. Box 275, Westlake, LA 70669

(Westlake) (337-439-8551)

2005 PAS Howell, D. Scott,1419 Willis Street, West Monroe, LA 71291

(West Monroe Faith Community) (318-397-6968)

1999 RA/PAS Hunt, N. Steven, 88 Friendship Rd., Robeline, LA 71469

(Friendship) (318-256-6012)

2007 CHP Impson, Matthew K., 644 Stephenson Street, Shreveport, LA

71104 (Shreveport First) (318-294-7330)

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1967 PAS Jones, Gary L., 270 Sayes Rd. Deville, LA 71328

(Marksville) (318-253-9388)

2002 PAS Jung-Ho, Bae, 4901 Medical Drive, Bossier City, LA 71112

(Bossier City Red River Korean) (318-752-2858)

1968 RA Kendrick, H.L. 1521 Clarence St., Bossier City, LA 71111

(Shreveport First) (318-746-5413)

1959 RA Lee, Ralph, 193 Stoneybrook, Greenwood, IN 46142

(West Monroe First) (317-865-3301)

1985 PAS Lowe, Daniel, P.O. Box 1506, Many, LA 71449

(Many) (318-256-2291)

1956 RA/PSV-PT Lowe, Winston P., 135 Pleasant St., Many, LA 71449

(Many) (318-256-8854)

1989 RA McDaniel, Lyndell, P.O. Box 244, Hodge, LA 71247

2010 PAS McDavid, Dustin, 111 Anna Ln., Pineville, LA 71360

(Freedom) (318 640 2277)

1971 PAS Medina, Eugenia, 201 Sibley St., Metairie, LA 70003

(New Orleans Iglesia del Nazareno Filadelfia) (504-466-4486)

2011 PAS Mercado, Daniel, 218 North St., Manghan, LA 71259

(Family) (318-439-2223)

2005 U Middleton, Nathan Travis, 3504 E. 107th Terrace, Kansas City,

MO 64137 (LightWay) (318-352-3643)

2003 PAS Mitchell, Sidney K., 420 Bayard St., New Iberia, LA 70560

(New Iberia) (337-369-6861)

1992 PAS Murillo, Florentino A., 429 32nd St., New Orleans, LA 70124

(New Orleans Restoration) (985-768-9769)

2015 PAS Murillo, Josue J., 4209 Chateau Blvd. Apt. R, Kenner, LA 70065

(Koinonia) (504-575-8507)

2014 PAS Murillo, Paula, 429 32nd St., New Orleans, LA 70124

(Nueva Vida) (985 201-3039)

2001 PAS Nelson, Eric J., 1037 St. Joseph St., Slidell, LA 70460

(Slidell First) (985-607-8700)

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1972 RA Norcross, Jim, 400 W. 3rd. St., Homer, LA 71040

(Bossier) (318-927-4821)

2011 CHP Orocio, Alfonso, Jr., 4801 Jackson St., Alexandria, LA 71301

(210-429-6928)

1979 RA Ponder, Billy D.

1996 PAS Rabo, Thomas John, Jr., 9820 Hillsboro Dr., Shreveport, LA

71118 (Shreveport First) (318-687-0847)

2006 PSV-PT Richmond, Cindy M., 2774 Purvis Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70809

(Baton Rouge) (412-973-3923)

2014 PAS Rivas, Julissa, 2224 Livaccari Dr., Violet, LA 70092

(Camino de Santidad) (972-832-6356)

1979 RA/PAS Sailors, J.D., 108 Northside Dr., Vivian, LA 71082

(Vivian) (318-375-3605)

1997 PAS Sherer, Ronald W., 610 E. Lincoln St., Sulphur, LA 70663

(Sulphur) (337-527-7187)

1970 U Stark, William, Jr., P.O. Box 527, Winnfield, LA 71483

(Natchitoches) (318-628-6770)

1989 RA Stiles, Sherrill, P.O. Box 2731, Red Oak, TX 75154

(Lake Charles) (318-375-3605)

1965 RU Summers, Fred F., 3200 Pine Ridge Dr., Pineville, LA 71360

(Pineville) (318-442-5106)

1997 PAS Terry, Delbert R., P.O. Box 1001, Blanchard, LA 71009

(Blanchard) (318-929-2831)

1977 PAS Teston, Raymond E., 411 S. Division St., DeRidder, LA 70634

(Trinity) (337-463-0131)

2006 U Ulmet, Hardy G., P.O. Box 225, Estherwood, LA 70534

(Lafayette First) (337-785-1791)

2006 EVR Ulmet, Patricia Gail, P.O. Box 225, Estherwood, LA 70534


2012 PAS West, Daniel K., 2762 Cenchrea Rd., Florien LA 71429-2922

(Cenchrea) (318-586-7976)

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2005 RA/ESR Williams, Rosalind, 64373 Johnston Rd., Pearl River, LA 70452

(Pearl River) (985-863-2384)

2014 PAS Woods, Joshua D., 64129 Hwy. 41, Pearl River, LA 70452

(Pearl River) (740-307-1016)

1989 PAS Young, David F., 1039 Ebenezer Rd., Crowley, LA 70526

(Ebenezer) (606-280-1228)

H. Ordained Deacons

2011 U Mercado, Linda, 218 North St., Mangham, LA 71259

(Family) (318-439-3135)

2014 PSV-PT Rester, Charles Daniel, 1000 River Walk Blvd. #607 Shreveport,

LA 71105 (Grace Pointe) (318-773-4246)

I. Licensed Ministers

2013 STU Ashby, Levi, P.O. Box 1030, Blanchard, LA 71009

(Gracepointe) (318-464-6926)

2015 PAS Cardona, Miguel

2014 PAS Castillo, Mario D., 2040 Old Natchitoches Rd., #5,

West Monroe, LA 71292 (Jesus es mi Senor) (504-214-6729)

1980 PAS Cole, Jerry L., 5311 Oaklane Rd., Pineville, LA 71360

(McVay Memorial) (318-640-3548)

2014 PAS Escobar, Julio C., 4215 Lake Shore Dr., Shreveport, LA

71109 (Punto de Gracia) (504-402-4035)

2013 PSV-FT Greenhalge, Emily, 3229 Sandra Dr., Shreveport, LA 71119

(Gracepointe) (615-715-4457)

2011 PSV-FT Hater, David, 20143 Sanibel Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70817

(Baton Rouge) (256-627-7699)

2013 PAS Philen, James, 21311 Hwy 1; Rodessa, LA 71069

(McCoy) (318-517-4199)

2013 PSV-FT Rivas, Esteban, 2224 Livaccari Dr., Violet, LA 70092

(Camino de Santidad) (972-832-6356)

2014 PAS Rivera Castillo, Erika, 122 Sunshine St., West Monroe, LA 71291

(Jesus Es Mi Senor) (405-698-9554)

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2013 PAS Velazquez, Marvin, 1343 Frazier Rd. Lot 22, Ruston, LA 71270

(Crosspoint) (318-255-3901)

2015 PSV-PT Weaver, Shane, 124 Gordon Crocket Dr., Lafayette, LA 70508

(Nouvelle) (806-418-1185)

2015 PSV-PT Wilhite, Jeralyn, 8700 Milicent Way Apt. 403, Shreveport, LA

71115 (GracePointe) (318-655-1326)

2015 PAS Willingham, A. Steven, 40 East Levert Dr., Luling, LA 70070

(Kenner) (615-417-6152)

2010 PSV-PT Willingham, Linda Kay, 40 East Levert Dr., Luling, LA 70070

(Kenner) (615-428-4724)

J. Evangelists

Registered Evangelist

2006 ESR Ulmet, Patricia Gail, P.O. Box 225, Estherwood, LA 70534


Evangelism Service, Retired

1992 RA/ESR Beckham, Richard, 1312 Stanley Rd., Lake Charles, LA 70605


1970 RA/ESR Hoffpauir, Larry J., 7710 Nelson Rd., Lake Charles, LA 70605


RA/ESR Williams, Rosalind, 64373 Johnston Rd., Pearl River, LA 70452

(Pearl River) (985-863-2384)

Code

DA–District Assignment PAS–Pastor

DIA–District Interim Assigned PSV–FT Full Time Associate

DS–District Superintendent PSV–PT Part Time Associate

EDU–Educator RA–Retired, Assigned

ESR–Evangelism Service, Retired RU–Retired, Unassigned

EVC–Evangelist, Commissioned SPC–Special Service /

EVR–Evangelist, Registered Interdenominational

GA-General Assignment TRF–In Process of Transfer

STU–Student U–Unassigned

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II. General Information

A. RECEIVED AND RECEIPTED ON TRANSFER

1. Elders

Alfonso Orocio Jr. - South Texas

Dewayne Bolton - West Texas

Billy D. Ponder - Dallas

David F. Young - Eastern Kentucky

Joshua Woods - Virginia

2. Licensed Ministers

Erika Rivera – SW Oklahoma.

B. GRANTED TRANSFER AND RECEIPTED

1. Elders

Jason Faminoff - South Texas

C. ELECTED TO ELDER’S ORDERS

James Abenroth

Victor Boyd

Honore Calera

Melina Calera

Reginald Gilmore

Josue Murillo

D. GRANTED RECOGNITION OF ELDER’S ORDERS

John Hoffpauir

E. GRANTED RENEWAL OF MINISTER’S LICENSE

James Abenroth, Levi Ashby, Victor Boyd, Honore Calera, Erika Rivera Castillo, Mario D.

Castillo, Melina Calera, Marvin Velazquez Ciguenza, Jerry L. Cole, Julio C. Escobar,

Reginald Gilmore, Emily Greenhalge, David Hater, Josue Murillo, James Philen,

Esteban Rivas, and Linda Kay Willingham.

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F. GRANTED MINISTER’S LICENSE

Miguel Cardona, Shane Weaver, Jeralyn Wilhite, Steve Willingham.

G. DROPPED FROM THE ROLL OF ELDERS HAVING JOINED THE CHURCH TRIUMPHANT

Joseph A. Talhelm

H. GRANTED EVANGELISM SERVICE, RETIRED

Rosalind Williams

I. GRANTED RETIREMENT STATUS

N. Steven Hunt, Sherrill Stiles, J. D. Sailors, Raymond Teston, Rosalind Williams

J. INACTIVE CHURCHES

Grace Community, New Orleans Westbank, Pineville, Westlake

K. WHERE TO SEND MONIES

WEF and P&B payments can be paid online at: www.fundingthemission.org.

If you are not paying these online, please forward your check for WEF and P&B to:

General Treasurer

P.O. Box 843116

Kansas City, MO 64184-3116.

Southern Nazarene University FTM payments should be mailed to:

Southern Nazarene University

6729 N.W. 39th Expressway

Bethany, OK 73008.

District FTM payment, which include District Operations, Rocky Creek Camp, SDMI, NMI

and NYI, should be made out to the La. District Church of the Nazarene and mailed to:

Dajunna Howell

District Treasurer

1419 Willis Street

West Monroe, LA 71291

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III. Plan of Examination

A. BOARD OF MINISTERIAL STUDIES

Chairman–Dan West, 2730 Cenchrea Road, Florien, LA 71429 (318-586-7762)

Secretary–Steven Hunt, 88 Friendship Road, Robeline, LA 71469 (318-256-6012)

B. INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES

Enrollment

This board serves all persons who are properly enrolled. Enrollment is open to all

levels of ministry. Each candidate is to go first to their pastor, who is to contact the

District Board of Ministerial Studies (DBMS) secretary listed above. The secretary will

provide the steps required for enrollment and options for modes of study.

Ministry and Christian Service

All candidates for ministry are directed to read the “Manual” of the Church of the

Nazarene, namely, Part V, “Ministry and Christian Service”:

Call and Qualifications of the Minister

Categories and Roles of Ministry

Education for Ministers

Credentials and Ministerial Regulations

College and University Students

College and university students are responsible to submit to this board

documentary evidence of academic standing in harmony with the “Manual” and the

Source Book for Ministerial development.

College and university students are reminded to plan their curriculum in harmony

with the “Manual”. The final transcript at graduation will be evaluated by the DBMS

and no requirements stated in the Manual will be waived.

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Modular Course of Study

If the candidate chooses the Modular Course of Study, there are various districts

and schools offering this type of education. This board recommends the online

“Module Plus” Course of Study offered by the Nazarene Bible College or any other

approved online courses of study.

Each candidate is required to meet with the District Board or Ministerial Studies at

the end of each church year. You will be given notice of these meetings well in

advance.

Other Information

All relevant forms for District Assembly recognition and renewal can be obtained

by contacting the District Secretary, whose name is found in the front of this journal.

Up to date ministerial studies information can be obtained at the following Web

Site: http:/www.nazarenepastor.org/mined/dsp/studies/dspititle.html

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IV. Daily Proceedings

DAY ONE

Wednesday Evening, May 13, 2015

The 105th Annual Louisiana District Assembly was opened at 6:00 p.m. with the

Hispanic praise band from Camino de Santidad led by Esteban Rivas leading the

assembly in an upbeat and uplifting medley of praise to God including Never Let Go; I

Give You Glory; and Holy Spirit Come.

A video was presented to the assembly explaining the publication Nazarene

Essentials which is an in-depth look and explanation of the beliefs and foundations of

the Church of the Nazarene.

Louisiana District Superintendent, Rev. Chuck Fountain, came forward and

welcomed each one the 105th District Assembly of the Louisiana District. He then

introduced the host pastor, Rev. Dustin McDavid and then asked District NYI President,

Rev. Charlie Ashby to pray the opening Invocation.

At that time, Rev. McDavid gave welcome and greetings to the assembly

followed by Rev. Ashby’s prayer of Invocation asking God to meet with us and the

presence of the Holy Spirit to fall upon this District Assembly.

Rev. Fountain then introduced his wife, Marsha, to the congregation and told of

his joy of sharing ministry with such a special lady. He then welcomed and recognized

special guests to the assembly. He asked the following guests to stand and be

recognized: Dr. Loren Gresham, President of Southern Nazarene University and Dr. Terry

Toler, SNU Vice President of Advancement and Church Relations; Dr. Roger Hahn,

representing Nazarene Theological Seminary; Dr. Harold Graves, President of Nazarene

Bible College and Dr. Bill Weisman, Director of Evangelism Ministries for the Church of

the Nazarene.

Dr. Graves came forward and gave greetings from Nazarene Bible College. He

asked all alumni from the Bible College to stand and be recognized. He then thanked

the Louisiana District for their support over the years, which goes to prepare ministers

and missionaries around the world.

The congregation joined with Rev. Fountain to give a great Louisiana welcome

to the presiding General Superintendent Dr. Eugenio Duarte and his wife.

General Superintendent, Dr. Eugenio Duarte came forward stated that it was

great to be on the Louisiana District for his fourth District Assembly. He gave greetings

from the General Board of Superintendents and from over two billion Nazarenes from

around the world. He then called the 105th Louisiana District Assembly to order. He

brought greetings and then recognized Rev. Dan West as the newly elected District

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Secretary for the assembly. He also shared what a blessing it was to serve with such a

man of God as our new District Superintendent, Rev. Chuck Fountain.

Rev. West asked that each delegate be registered and receive their Assembly

Handbook and that all alternates should be seated at this time. He then directed the

Assembly Delegates to the list of assembly workers in the Assembly Handbook, asking

each worker to acknowledge their presence and their willingness to serve. He then

designated the first 10 rows as the official voting bar for the Assembly, asking each

delegate to move to this area.

At this time, Rev. West asked that Greetings on behalf of the assembly be sent to

the following people: Dr. Greg and Elaine Mason, Dr. and Mrs. Ralph West, and Dr. and

Mrs. Gene Phillips.

He then noted the times of the services and all special orders of the day.

Dr. Duarte then asked for a motion to approve the organization of the assembly

as presented. A motion was made to approve the organization of the assembly.

Following this he asked for the reading of the Board of Ministry Partial Reports 1 &

2. Rev. John Rabo came forward and read the reports to the assembly. A motion was

made and seconded to accept these reports and they were adopted as read.

Rev. Chuck Fountain then asked those receiving license renewals to come

forward and receive their license. Rev. Fountain, Rev. Florentino Murillo, Rev. Dale

Hoffpauir, and Rev. David Craig presented each licensee with their new license. The

congregation then joined with Rev. Fountain to congratulate those receiving their

license renewals.

Rev. John Rabo then read Board of Ministry Partial report #3. A motion was

made and seconded to receive this report. The report was accepted as read.

Following the adoption of these reports by the Assembly, Dr. Duarte asked for the

reading of the Nominating Committee Report.

Rev. Rabo read the report to the Assembly. He pointed out the ballots at the

back of the Handbook. Rev. Rabo noted there was also an SDMI ballot and asked that

the assembly delegates strike the name Cori Chesson from that ballot. The report along

with the ballots was adopted by the Assembly.

Rev. Dan West then noted the Board of Tellers made up of the following

individuals: Board of Tellers #1: Donald Schellinger, Head Teller, Alecia Head, Charlie

Ashby, Carl Rivet, Danny Rester, Judy House, James Philen, Mark Cantrell, Linda Bowie,

Eric Nelson, Matthew Bryan, Rachel Miles, Denise Phifer, Frances Hopkins and Cheryl

Petry; and, Board of Tellers #2: Ron Sherer, Head Teller, Holly Lowe, Olen Ashby, Jr.,

Mary Lou McClung, Delilah Young, Dewayne Dockens Howard Bosley, Dennis Dziekan,

Myrna Roco, Blaine Thibodeaux, Joshua Woods, Jeff Impson, Rudy Chavez, Glenn

Messer, and David Castillo. Rev. J. D. Sailors was appointed as the Elections Secretary.

He then asked the Delegates to remove the ballot from the Assembly booklet

and mark their ballots for the election of District Officers. The ballots were collected

and returned to Rev. West for counting following the evening service with the results to

be given during the morning session.

District Superintendent, Rev. Chuck Fountain, then asked all new pastors and

their spouses on the district, who had arrived since last year’s assembly, to come

forward to be introduced to the assembly. New pastors on the district include: Rev.

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Glen (Edra) Messer and wife, Edra, interim at Moss Bluff Trinity who had served very

capably at the Ebenezer church as interim following the death of Rev. Joseph Talhelm;

Rev. David Young and wife, Delilah, new pastor at Ebenezer Church; Rev. Joshua

Woods and wife, Rebecca, new pastor at Pearl River Church; Rev. Jose Serrano and

wife, Susanna, church planter at Westlake and Lake Charles; and Javier Alor and wife,

church planter at Leesville.

Mrs. Marsha Fountain then presented Mrs. Duarte with a gift from the Louisiana

District and the great people of Louisiana. Dr. and Mrs. Duarte received a standing

ovation from the congregation for their love and faithful service to the Church of the

Nazarene.

Rev. Fountain then called for a short recess in order to reset for the Ordination

Service. He asked for the first three rows to be cleared in order make room for the

family members of the Ordinands and requested all Elders to meet at the back of the

Tabernacle. Rev. Fountain then closed this portion of the service with prayer thanking

God that men and women who are still answering the call to ministry.

Ordination Service

The Ordination Service began at 7:15 p.m. Dr. Eugenio Duarte and Rev. Chuck

Fountain led the processional followed by the retiring elders and then the remaining

elders, while the Congregation sang, “Called Unto Holiness,” led by Danny Rester and

accompanied by Frances Hopkins on the piano. The Ordinands and their spouses were

led in by District Secretary, Rev. Dan West, during the song.

Rev. Fountain welcomed each one present to this very special day in the lives of

the Ordinands; the newly licensed ministers; and the retiring elders. He shared of the

most scared and solemn time of the laying on of hands; the celebration with those who

are receiving their first District License; and the recognition of those who have served a

lifetime of ministry and are moving to retired status. He invited each one in attendance

to a reception in the Dining Hall in honor of the Ordinands, Retirees and Newly Licensed

Ministers following the service.

Rev. Fountain asked the congregation to stand as he opened the service in a

prayer of Invocation thanking God for the lives of each those receiving their first license,

being ordained, or beginning retirement. He thanked God for friends and family who

have mentored and built into the lives of these men and women. He asked that God

would go before them and lead them in a plain path to courageously do His will.

He then asked for lay persons to come forward and assist him in passing out the

programs which contain the order of service and information needed to participate in

the service.

Rev. David Craig came forward and asked the congregation to stand for the

reading of God’s Word found in 2 Timothy 4:1-8.

Rev. John Rabo then asked the congregation to join with him in reciting the

historic Apostles’ Creed.

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District Superintendent Fountain read from Matthew 24:13 stating that the

message ‘staying with it’ is what God requires. He then recognized the following retiring

ordained ministers and asked the congregation to join in welcoming and thanking

them: Rev. Steven Hunt and wife, Jackie; Rev. J. D. Sailors and wife, Teresa; Rev. Sherill

Stiles and wife, Linda; Rev. Raymond Teston and wife, Brenda; and, Rev. Rosalind

Williams and husband, Ronnie. Rev. Fountain advised Dr. Duarte and the Assembly that

these men and women represent 167 years of ministry in the Church of the Nazarene.

Mrs. Marsha Fountain presented a token of appreciation to each retiring elder

from the Louisiana District and District Secretary West congratulated each one as they

came forward. General Superintendent Duarte then presented plaques from the

Global Church of the Nazarene to each retiring minister and thanked them for their

many years of service to Christ and the Church of the Nazarene. Rev. Fountain asked

the assembly to stand and thank these retirees for their any years of faithful service to

Christ and the Church of the Nazarene.

At this time, Rev. Fountain asked the newly licensed ministers to come forward

and receive their first District License. Those beginning their journey of ministry are:

Jeralyn Wilhite; Shane Weaver; Erika Rivera Castillo (Erika was unable to attend); and

Miguel Cardona. Bro. Fountain encouraged them to live up to everything the license

represents and to remember that soon it would be them that the church would lay

hands on and recognize God’s call on their lives.

District Secretary West asked the Ordinands and their spouses to stand and

presented them to Dr. Duarte for ordination stating that the 105th District Assembly has

unanimously approved and recommended the following ministers for ordination in the

Church of the Nazarene: Rev. James Abenroth; Rev. Victor Boyd; Rev. Honore Calera;

Rev. Melina Calera; Rev. Josue Murillo; Rev. Reginald Gilmore; and that Rev. John

Hoffpauir’s credentials be recognized by the Church of the Nazarene.

Dr. Duarte received and charged the ordinands with the duties and privileges of

a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and a minister of the Church of the Nazarene.

He then questioned the ordinands and declared them eligible for ordination.

At this time, Danny Rester led the Elder’s Choir in singing “Jesus Saves!”

accompanied by Frances Hopkins on the piano.

Rev. Fountain then asked Dr. Charles Johnson to come forward and minister in

music to the assembly. Dr. Johnson’s song I Can’t Even Walk (Without You Holding My

Hand) brought shouts of Glory, Hallelujah, and Praise God!!

The singing of this beautiful hymn of the church was followed by Rev. William

Bonee and Marsha Fountain reading The Theology of Ordination of the Church of the

Nazarene.

Dr. Duarte’s message to the ordinands asked the question, “Is our identity

important?” How important is it? Identification and passports are very important when

we are traveling. When we think of the Church of the Nazarene, what is our corporate

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identity? When we realize who we are, our purpose, and try to respond to that

purpose, we are building up the identity that is ours.

Why is our identity important? Others are looking at us and interested in finding

out what makes us who we are. They are hungry and longing to belong. By looking at

us, they will decide whether or not they want to be a part of who we are. Our identity is

found in the Bible. First Peter 2:9-10 tells us that we are a chosen people, a royal

priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession.

Roots of religious identity are found in religious preference, religious liberty,

religious pluralism and religious exclusivism. It is important to stand and say there is only

one God and that God is a Holy God.

How does the church expect me to contribute to the preservation and formation

of our identity? In the Manual par. 21 – The Covenant of Christian Character; The

Articles of Faith – remind us that we are set apart and called of God for specific

ministries. We are not in identity crisis. We know who we are as Nazarenes.

First Timothy 4:6-16 – Paul’s teachings to Timothy is cleared in what it means to be

a good minister of Christ Jesus. The Seven Characteristics of a Person Called of God

and Set Apart or Ministry: Be dependable – there is a heritage that is yours – value it

and remember who you are; Have Self Thought – train yourself to be Godly – we must

be committed to discipline in spending time in the Word and in prayer; Depending on

the Living God - we must depend on the Living God; Be Confident – command and

teach these things; Set an example – God empowers you to lead; Be public – devote

yourself to public teaching and preaching – share the Word of God by all means

possible – passionate evangelism; Be diligent – be sound in what you preach and teach

– make sure those who serve with you teach what is sound doctrine.

Together we are the people of God! Dr. Duarte then asked the congregation to

stand and read 1 Peter 2:9 together. Then he asked the ordinands and their wives to

remain standing and read the scripture again.

Dr. Duarte thanked God for the identity we have in the Church of the Nazarene.

He thanked God for these ordinands who He has set apart to preach His Word. He

asked God’s blessings upon them and their ministries.

General Superintendent Duarte then asked District Secretary West to call each of

the ordinands to the platform and asked the elders to join him in the laying on of hands

and prayer around the ordinands. Dr. Duarte read the charge from the Manual and

declared each ordinand an elder in the Church of the Nazarene. Individual prayer was

lifted up for each of these God called men and women of God. Dr. Duarte then

presented each newly ordained elder with a Certificate of Ordination.

Rev. Fountain then asked the congregation to stand and help him welcome

these newly ordained elders to the Church of the Nazarene. He reminded the

congregation of the reception directly following in the Dining Hall. Dr. Duarte and Rev.

Fountain led the new ordinands to the Dining Hall as the assembly sang the Doxology.

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Day Two

Thursday Morning, May 14, 2015

The 105th Annual Louisiana District Assembly was opened at 8:15 a.m. District

Superintendent Chuck Fountain opened the day with a welcome and greeting and led

the assembly in prayer for the proceedings of the day asking for God’s blessings and

direction on the business and activities of the day. He then led the congregation in

praying the Lord’s Prayer. He encouraged the congregation to greet those around

them and he congregation shared a time of smiles and handshakes.

Rev. Fountain then introduced Dr. Eugenio Duarte and invited him to come

forward and be interviewed. He asked the questions: What are the most exciting

things you are seeing as you travel the world and view the church around the world?

Dr. Duarte shared that there were many exciting things happening in the Church

of the Nazarene around the world. He shared a little of what is happening in Africa,

which is his home. Last year, he had a meeting with a Field Director Coordinating Team

in Nairobi, Kenya. He heard exciting stories of what is happening in West Africa that he

wanted to share. The church is not standing still! They are going place to place sharing

the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

In Nigeria, people who are called to preach the Word are going from country to

country planting churches. They are doing this without being sent by any district or the

General Church. They are not official missionaries, but they are doing the work of a

missionary.

Nazarene Essentials is a new emphasis from the Global Ministries Center. What do

we need to understand and do? Dr. Duarte shared how the Board of General

Superintendents came together wanting to give develop something that was simple to

understand so that anyone who comes to the Church of the Nazarene can understand

who we are. Many District Superintendents have shared how they are using this tool for

new membership classes. This is an easy to use teaching tool to help us understand

who we are and how we go about doing what we do. It is printed in the four official

languages of the church: English, French, Portuguese and Spanish. It is available for

free from the Nazarene.org website.

Rev. Fountain shared about an upcoming Church Planting seminar coming up in

July and August. He asked Dr. Duarte to share about Church Planting going on around

the world. Dr. Duarte asked our US/Canada Director of Evangelism, Dr. Bill Wiesman, to

come forward and share about Church Planting.

Dr. Wiesman shared that this is the time to share Jesus with others! These are the

greatest days of harvesting ever in the history of Christianity! He shared how Christianity

is growing all over the world. The most effective method of growth is in church planting

and this is happening around the world.

The harvest is ripe! People around us are ready to invite Jesus into their life, if we

will go out and make disciples. We need to ask the Lord of the Harvest for workers to

send out. Instead of praying for God to send workers ‘to’ us, we should be praying for

God to send ‘out’ workers. Pray that God will raise up leaders within our church to ‘go’

out and plant churches.

The General Church is focusing on training for church planting and since the start

of this program, the number of church plants has grown dramatically. The members of

the first church believed that God wanted them to go out and change the world for

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Him. By planting new churches, the Church of the Nazarene is doing just that as new

ministries are starting all over the world.

Dr. Wiesman then shared a video with the assembly detailing resources and

training available for church planters.

At the close of the video, Dr. Duarte shared that he knew of nothing else that

accomplishes the mission that God has given us to reach the world than planting

churches. We are grateful for the members and churches that God has given us, but

we believe God that wants us to reach more.

He shared the Vision 2020 Faith Projector. The Board of General Superintendents

believes that by the year 2020 God will help us reach 3.5 million members worldwide.

Dr. Duarte asked if the congregation believed that this can be accomplished. He

asked all pastors to stand and share if they believed God can help them be a part in

accomplishing this. He received a resounding “Yes!” from all. He challenged the

The congregation viewed a video describing the new resources and curriculum

Nazarene Essentials, which is a free resource and available on the Nazarene.org

website.

General Superintendent, Duarte, recognized District Superintendent, Rev. Chuck

Fountain. Dr. Duarte reminded the congregation of last year’s District Assembly when

the assembly, with great joy, elected Rev. Fountain as District Superintendent. Dr.

Duarte also recognized Rev. Fountain’s wife and ministry partner, Marsha. Dr. Duarte

asked District Superintendent Fountain to give his report at this time.

Rev. Fountain came forward and gave his first report as District Superintendent.

This report can be read in its entirety elsewhere in the District Assembly Journal. Rev.

Fountain’s report was received with a standing ovation from the assembly.

Dr. Duarte asked for a motion to receive the report and accept the challenge.

A motion was made and seconded and the report was received by the assembly. He

then asked for a love offering to be taken to show our District Leader a token of our

love for him and his wife.

At this time, Rev. Fountain welcomed Dr. Loren Gresham, President of Southern

Nazarene University, and Dr. Terry Toler, SNU Vice President of Advancement and

Church Relations to the assembly. Bro. Fountain then asked Dr. Gresham to give a

report of the University.

Rev. Chuck Fountain introduced SNU Alumni, Dr. Vernon O. Brandt. The Louisiana

District SNU Alumnus of the year Award was presented by Heidi Babin to her father, Dr.

Vernon O. Brandt. This is the first time ever to recognize the significant impact of SNU

graduates on the Louisiana District, their local churches and the communities they

serve.

At this time, Rev. Dan West called for the first group of Pastor’s Reports. Those

reporting were the newly ordained elders: Rev. Victor Boyd; Rev. John Hoffpauir; Rev.

Honore Calera; Rev. Melina Calera; Rev. Josue Murillo; Rev. James Abenroth; and Rev.

Reginald Gilmore. Rev. Fountain asked these pastors to answer the questions: What

was the highlight of your year 2014-15? What are your goals for this year?

General Superintendent Duarte then asked for the results of the ballot received

the night before.

Rev. John Rabo came forward and read the results of the ballots to the

assembly. For District Advisory Board: Total ballots cast: 118 – 60 needed to elect. For

Elder: John Rabo: 86; Delbert Terry: 40. For Layperson: Dr. Vernon Brandt: 38; Phillip

Lambert: 85.

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For Finance Committee: 128 ballots cast – 65 needed to elect. For Elder: Scott

Howell: 69; William Bonee: 56; Dan West: 70; Cindy Richmond: 43; David Young: 23. For

Layperson: Dajunna Howell: 85; David Darnell: 39; Nancy Lambert: 68; Jan Rivet: 54.

Rev. Rabo then read the results of the SDMI ballot: SDMI Chairman - vote to

reaffirm Rev. David Craig: Total ballots cast: 129 – 66 needed to elect. Yes: 127; No: 2.

For Board Member: Total ballots cast: 119. Lay Person: Tesee Boyd: 37; Scott

Platt: 30; Valinda Rester: 51. Clergy: Total ballots cast: 124. Javier Alor: 21; Sidney

Mitchell: 19; James Philen: 28; John Rabo: 56.

Dr. Duarte declared elected to the District Advisory Board Elder: Rev. John Rabo

Layperson: Phillip Lambert.

He declared elected to the Finance Committee: Elder: Rev. Scott Howell and

Rev. Dan West. Layperson: Dajunna Howell and Nancy Lambert.

Dr. Duarte declared elected to the SDMI: Chairman: David Craig. Board

Member: Lay Person: Valinda Rester. Clergy: Rev. John Rabo.

He then declared those elected by acclamation by the assembly

Dr. Duarte then asked the newly elected individuals to stand and be recognized

by the assembly.

He then called for the report of the District Treasurer.

The District Treasurer, Dajunna Howell, came forward and gave her report. A

motion was made and seconded to receive this report and it was accepted as read.

Dr. Duarte then asked Dr. Roger Hahn of the Nazarene Theological Seminary to

come forward and greet the assembly and bring news from NTS.

District Secretary, Rev. Dan West, then called the next group of pastor’s reports.

The pastors reporting were: Rev. David Craig; Rev. John Rabo; Rev. Delbert Terry; Rev.

Dorina Escobar; Rev. J. D. Sailors; Rev. James Philen; Rev. Miguel Cardona; Rev. Jung Ho

Bae; and Rev. Julio Escobar.

At this time, Dr. Duarte called for the Auditing Committee report. Rev. John

Rabo came forward and read this report. This report was accepted as read by the

assembly.

Dr. Duarte then called for the reading of the Finance Committee report. Rev.

Daniel Lowe came forward and gave a review of the report along with proposed

budgets. The report was accepted as read by the delegation.

The GracePointe Church made a motion that the District Advisory Board and the

District Finance Committee be encouraged to develop a 4 year plan to reduce the

District Budget from 9% to 6%. This motion was seconded and discussion followed. A

vote was called for and the motion was approved by the assembly.

The next group of pastor’s reports was called for. Pastors reporting were: Rev.

Scott Howell; Rev. Marvin Velasquez; Rev. Marvin Denton; Rev. Jamey Robertson; Rev.

David Hoffpauir; Rev. Gary Jones; Rev. Steven Hunt; Rev. Dan West; Rev. David Castillo.

Rev. Dan West recognized the previous District Secretary, Rev. Eric Nelson, and

asked the assembly to thank him for his work. Rev. Scott Howell then offered a prayer

for lunch and the assembly was dismissed for lunch.

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Thursday afternoon, May 14, 2015

The afternoon session was opened by Rev. Chuck Fountain at 1:15 p.m. He then

asked Rev. Joshua Woods, new pastor of Pearl River, to come forward and opened the

afternoon session in prayer.

At this time, General Superintendent Duarte told the congregation how much

enjoyed District Assemblies and being with Nazarenes. He shared that a friend had

taken him to a concert recently. He arrived early and all of the musicians were tuning

up. It sounded like chaos. But, when the concert started and the musicians played

together, it was beautiful. He said how sometimes in the life of our church it feels like

chaos, but, God can bring harmony out of what we think is chaos.

He shared scripture from Nehemiah. Nehemiah starts with reality: a reality that

gave him hope. God will use simple things like a letter or a message to teach us what

He wants us to learn and what He wants to do through us. It’s important to describe

reality. Nehemiah didn’t pretend that things were going well. Scripture says he cried.

Facing reality can make us cry and it is okay to cry, but Nehemiah did something else.

He spent time fasting and praying.

In the church, we have three types of people: People who don’t care what

happens; those who make it happen; and those who don’t know what happened.

What pushed Nehemiah forward was knowing there was a New Jerusalem coming.

That is a reality for us also. We know that God is wanting to do something new in our

lives and in the life of the Louisiana District.

We need to fix our eyes on the horizon that God has given to us. Not forgetting

the reality we are in, but not focusing on these things, instead, focusing on the horizon

of what God is doing. It is best to wait and see what God is doing. He can work

through the chaos that you are going through right now. Just hold on! The Lord is still

the Lord!

The following pastors were then called to give their reports: Rev. Daniel Lowe;

Rev. Jerry Cole; Rev. Dustin McDavid; Rev. Linda Francis; Rev. Glen Messer; Rev. Jose

Serrano; (Rev. Ron Sherer was unavailable).

Rev. Dan West called the next group of pastor’s reports. The pastors reporting in

this group were: Rev. David Young; Rev. Dale Hoffpauir; Rev. Sidney Mitchell; Rev.

Charlie Ashby; Rev. William Bonee; Rev. Eric Nelson; Rev Joshua Woods; and Rev. Steve

Willingham.

At this time, Rev. West called for the final group of pastors to give their reports.

These pastors were: Rev. Florentino Murillo; Rev. Paula Murillo; Rev. Julissa Rivas; and,

Rev. Javier Alor. Rev. Marvin Fiallos and Rev. Eugenia Medina were both unavailable.

The secretary of the District Advisory Board, Rev. Dale Hoffpauir was called for

the reading of the District Advisory Board report. Following the reading of the report, Dr.

Duarte asked for a motion and second to receive the report. The report was accepted

as read.

He then asked Rev. West to proceed with the Memorial report. Rev. John Rabo

came forward and introduced the Memoirs Report, sharing from John 11:25-26 and

Revelation 1:18. As the names scrolled on the screen, family and friends from the local

church represented were asked to stand. The first six names on the list were Elders in the

Church of the Nazarene. All pastors were asked to stand during the duration of the

report. Rev. Rabo prayed for these families and churches during this time of loss and life

transition.

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At this time, Dr. Duarte asked for any additional reports, noting the report of the

Camp operations and finance submitted and the report of the Hispanic Ministries

Coordinator.

Rev. Fountain spoke to the assembly thanking them for taking time out of their

busy schedule to attend these meetings. He talked of the challenges that have been

given to the pastors and churches during this District Assembly.

The assembly then watched a video presentation – Preach the Word. Rev.

Fountain asked all pastors and staff members to come forward when their name

appeared and remain standing for prayer. He then thanked each pastor and church

representative for their involvement and commitment to Christ and His Church and

prayed for these individuals, their ministries, the impact of their ministry, and their

outreach for Jesus Christ.

Rev. Fountain then presented the pastors to Dr. Duarte. Dr. Duarte told the

pastors he knew that the Lord had things for each one to accomplish. He called them

to be faithful and do what the Lord has laid on their heart.

Dr. Duarte then asked Rev. West to present the love offering received earlier for

Rev. and Mrs. Fountain as a show of our love and appreciation for them both. Rev.

West acknowledged the momentum and Spirit that the Louisiana District has had since

the Fountains have been serving on the district. He encouraged each pastor and

church member to get on board with our District Superintendent and follow them. God

is using them to lead Louisiana to great days ahead!

District Secretary, Rev. Dan West, offered a motion that the minutes of the

assembly be edited for corrections by the District Assembly Journal Committee, to

destroy ballots, and complete the work of the assembly. This motion was seconded

and was accepted by the assembly.

General Superintendent Duarte called for a motion to adjourn sine die. A

second was made and the vote was received. Dr. Duarte adjourned the assembly with

the acknowledgment that he would be praying for the Louisiana District.

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V. Reports

A. DISTRICT OFFICERS

1. District Superintendent

Dr. Eugenio Duarte, General Superintendent, Dr. Loren Gresham, President of Southern

Nazarene University, members of the 105th Louisiana District Assembly, distinguished

guests and friends. I rise to present my first report to you as district superintendent.

Following my election in May and installation in June of last year, my commitment was

to get to every church, see the mission field on which they are located and sit down

with every pastor, getting a good overview of the ministry of the Louisiana District within

the first 90 days. This was accomplished and I am appreciative of the pastors, church

boards and laypersons across this great state. We have an incredible history! So much

has been done! But, we have a lot to do! A great work ahead of us! A great God who

has called us, prepared us and deployed us in this part of his mission field. We must get

on with the work of ministry, preaching the Word and being the body of Christ to a lost

and dying world.

Let me thank the members of the District Advisory Board for their assistance,

understanding and patience during this transition time, William Bonee, Dajunna Howell,

Dale Hoffpauir, Howard Hoffpauir, Steven Hunt, and Phillip Lambert. Also thanks to the

wonderful auxiliary leaders representing the ministries very well. David Craig, SDMI

Director, Charlie Ashby, NYI President and Rosalind Williams, NMI President. A special

thank you to Pastor Dan West who took on the challenge and was willing to step into

the role of District Secretary and has done a tremendous job. Charles and Sally Faust

have given excellent leadership to the Rocky Creek Camp this year and we express our

appreciation to them. I would also like to thank all who assisted the auxiliary leadership

and assisted the district in all of the programs and activities of the year and to our

representatives on the board of SNU, Heidi Babin and David Craig. You were involved

and you made a difference. And to my partner in ministry, my wife Marsha, Thank you. I

love you!

The numbers are before you in the Handbook and I hope that you take time to review

all of them. I am not going to take this important time to tell you how many we are up

or down in any area, how much we did or didn’t raise, how much we paid or did not

pay. I would like to thank every church and every pastor for being a part of the ministry

of the district and the general church. Am I happy with the numbers? No. Most of

them need to change and drastically. As important as these numbers are, I would like

to take a different tack during this challenge.

The theme of this Assembly is “Come to the table, a place where you belong!” I

watched with interest recently a lady at the mall serving samples of chicken dinner from

an oriental restaurant. But she was serving them to a group of people who were in the

food court who are all eating the chicken dinner from the oriental food restaurant. She

could not get anyone to try the samples, everyone was eating a full serving of what she

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was serving. But just beyond where she was offering her samples were lots of people

who were not eating the same thing and would have probably been interested in the

sample and may have come to eat at the restaurant if she had just ventured out a little

further.

Sounds like a lot of churches and Christians, content to stay in their comfort zone with

people who already have food and offering samples to those who are already full.

And wondering why no one is willing to partake. We must get out of our comfort zone

and take the bread of life to people who have not been fed and have not been

served.

The church is the table. The table, the metaphor, is used throughout the scriptures - In

Psalm 23 David said of God, “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my

enemies.” Not in the comfort zone. Not with people like me. In fact with people who

don’t even like me. The major and minor prophets have references to the table and

we find some of Jesus’ most intense teaching to the disciples while they reclined at the

table.

And we as Christians, understand from the book of Revelation that there will come a

day when we will sit at the table of the marriage supper of the lamb and receive from

Christ himself as he allows us a place at the table, at the Lamb’s table, and WE

celebrate With Him forever and ever.

When you think about the Table you have to think about several things.

1. The Invitation to the Table.

The church is a table, but we must invite others to come to the table and share in the

meal. When we extend the invitation, we give the person receiving the invitation an

opportunity to respond, and the response can take several forms. Yes, I will be there,

tell me the date, time, and place. Or I would love to be there but I cannot because…

insert some excuse or NO, I choose not to accept your invitation. Most people say

“YES!” In many circumstances and ways, people will respond to the invitation and

share in the offering of the table. Researchers say … 67% of Americans say a personal

invitation from a family member would be very or somewhat effective in getting them

to visit a church…...63% of Americans say a personal invitation from a friend or neighbor

would be very or somewhat effective in getting them to visit a church…...63% of

Americans are very or somewhat willing to receive information about a local

congregation or faith community from a family member…...56% of Americans are very

or somewhat willing to receive information about a local congregation or faith

community from a friend or neighbor. So, people ARE open to an invite from church,

particularly if it is from someone they know. But one simple invitation isn't necessarily

going to result in subsequent attendance. Neighbors may come because of an

invitation, but they'll stay for the community.

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2. People Are Attracted to Community

Why is it that many of our un-churched friends are ready for an invitation to church?

Several missiologists have recently offered a similar observation. In our post-Christian

nation, people who are skeptical of the faith are often attracted to the Christian

community before they are attracted to the Christian message. Therefore, introducing

people into the relational network of a local church community becomes an important

aspect of their journey to the faith.

As beings created in the image of God, we need to be in relationship with others. We

reflect God, who is Trinitarian, with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in perfect fellowship

with one another. This necessitates our innate need for community.

One of the primary means God uses to pursue the lost is the local church. The personal

invitation is an effective way to break down any real or perceived barriers one might

have to walking into a new church building or being willing to engage in a new circle

of people. Knowing whose image each of us bears, we cannot afford to underestimate

the power of a personal invitation.

3. True Fellowship is Countercultural

In our world people are more connected than any previous generation, yet lonelier

than ever before. Social media may allow us to keep up with other people, but

invitations to join communities or relational circles are the only way for people to truly

connect with others.

We cannot mistake information for intimacy. We cannot mistake communication for

community. Virtual relationships are not complete. To put it another way, fellowship is

not truly experienced apart from actual relationships in physical time and space.

Scriptures still say, “Do not forsake the assembling of yourselves together as the manner

of some is …”

Unfortunately, Western culture is inherently individualistic. We honor the person who

goes their own way and values self-reliance. This pattern has resulted in an

individualistic spirituality that has fragmented the church and erected barriers for

people connecting in churches.

Far too often, individualism not only becomes the silent killer of community within the

body of Christ, but also the hindrance to seeing growth in our churches. However each

of us not only is part of a faith community and we come to the table for sustenance

and grace, we must realize that we have a table, a table that we are in charge of and

one that we can use to invite and encourage people into a fellowship relationship prior

to bringing them to the larger table which is the church.

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4. Fellowship Begins with an Invitation

This begs the question: how can people be added to the local church (which involves

conversation and covenant) unless they experience fellowship and community with

that church? And how can they experience fellowship and community in a local

church unless someone invites them? If many of our un-churched friends are ready for

an invitation to church, what are we waiting on?

Imagine what might happen if you sparked a movement in your church. In his book

Evangelism in the Early Church, historian Michael Green argued that evangelism was

the prerogative and duty of every church member. Green argues that "Christianity was

supremely a lay movement, spread by informal missionaries … the spontaneous

outreach of the total Christian community gave immense impetus to the movement

from the very outset.” In our (and similar) cultural contexts, that spontaneous outreach

often involves engaging people in community, leading to gospel engagement. We

invite them to know us, enter into relationship with us and then earn the right to share

with them the powerful story of Jesus Christ and His love.

The experience of true gospel community, true fellowship, is a powerful thing.

Remember, simply introducing people into the relational network of a local church

community can be an important aspect of their journey to the faith.

Well, all this sounds good and much of it we already know, so where do we begin? We

must do something different than we have been doing. So let’s begin by setting some

goals.

1. Every member of the Church of the Nazarene in Louisiana win, train and

consolidate a new Christian this year. Invite someone to your table. How

often? Every year / at least once each year! We cannot be satisfied with

reports for a year’s work of 0 POF; 0 Baptisms; or 0 Conversions - but that is

the report of too many of our churches. Our hearts should be broken, and

we must fall on our knees in confession seeking forgiveness for our lack of

fruitfulness.

2. Every church be involved in church planting. How often? Every church every

three years.

3. Every pastor raise up, train and deploy a new pastor. How often? Every

three years.

4. Set realistic goals, daily, weekly, monthly and annually. SMART goals. How

often? Now, and review them regularly adjusting for what is done, and what

needs to be completed and adding the new visions that God gives us.

1. Every member of the Church of the Nazarene in Louisiana win, train, and consolidate

a new Christian each year. The old way of saying this is “EACH ONE WIN ONE!” “Cado

Uno, ganar uno.” But this must become exponential. Each one win one, who will in turn

win one, and then each will begin again winning others. Making a difference in the

name of the Lord Jesus Christ and reaching our world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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2. Every church be involved in church planting. We are providing a church planting

training for all pastors in July and August. This training will take place at the camp on

two consecutive Fridays and Saturdays. All costs will be covered by the district along

with the assistance and support of Evangelism Ministries from the Global Ministries

Center. We are also providing Certified Trainer programs for the two tracks so that we

can continue the process on our district into the future. We will train leaders who can in

turn train other leaders to do the work of ministry. We must get serious about planting

churches! We need more than 700 congregations on the Louisiana District and we

have a long way to go.

3. Every pastor raise up, train and deploy a new pastor. Just as Paul had his Timothy

each pastor should find, assist, train, prepare and deploy another pastor. It is time for

every pastor to reproduce themselves. A part of the church plant training is for

churches planting churches and this could be very helpful and we need several pastors

to choose this track along with the Certified Trainers program to assist and lead into the

future. Give leadership responsibilities earlier, but make sure that the expectations, and

training are provided. Don’t just drop them in and say “God will be with you!”

4. Set realistic goals daily, weekly, monthly and annually. SMART goals. SMART goals are

SPECIFIC, MEASURABLE, ATTAINABLE, RELEVANT AND TIME BOUND.

Several of our churches, under the leadership of Pastor Florentino Murillo have been

very successful in doing what I am calling us to do. So we need to take a lesson from

their playbook, learn from them and allow them to challenge, guide, teach and lead

us. We are working on a plan to offer training for pastors and churches in the Master’s

Plan of Discipleship and an Encounter with Jesus Training, along with a complete

training in the use of the Master’s Plan of making disciples. We need every pastor to

buy in and participate, and we need every church to be willing to make the

adjustments needed for growth for the future.

Este es el tiempo por los lideres de las iglesias español que comprende el plan del

maestro, ayudan los pastores de las iglesias ingles. Entender el plan del maestro y

trabajamos junta por El Señor y crecer la familia de Dios en Louisiana. Cada Uno, gana

uno. Cada iglesia, ayudan todos los otros. “¡Quién sabe si no has llegado al trono

precisamente para un momento como éste!” AMEN.

Here come the Excuses …

But …

We’ve never done it that way before … then it is time we did!

We tried that once and it didn’t work .. then it is time we tried it again!

If you do that they’ll take over the church … if you don’t they will sell the

empty building when you die.

We already have plans … how is that working for you?

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We are just too tired and stretched to do more … then bring new people

and new leaders in who are not!

I am afraid it will fail! … Fail trying or fail doing nothing … Fail trying!

It will cost too much … (We don’t have the money)… if you continue you

will not have the money to survive.

I don’t want to … we’ll that one is real … pray for the motivation and power of the Holy

Spirit who will drive you out of your upper room hideaway and into the street under the

unction of His Holy Spirit to share who He is and what He is able to do and is doing in this

world.

“If we always do what we’ve always done, we’ll always get what we always got.” We

must! We can! We will! … GOD will As, Dr. Stan Toler said -“Lord, help us to respond to

the angry questions of our culture with a Spirit-filled voice, a Scripture-filled reasoning,

and a warrior-like determination.”

2 Timothy 1:9 NLT For God saved us and called us to live a holy life. He did this, not

because we deserved it, but because that was his plan from before the beginning of

time—to show us his grace through Christ Jesus.

God has invited us to live a holy life. What is that invitation to? It is to His own purpose

and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus. When? At this very moment He is

calling. Live a holy life, be shown the grace of Jesus Christ and go show the grace of

the Lord Jesus Christ.

Our Services must become more focused on prayer. One of the greatest indictments

on the church today is that prayer is not the driving force. Today, people tend to

choose churches based on the appeal of the teaching and the worship instead of the

fervency of prayer. If the church was a house of preaching, a house of teaching, or a

house of worship, that would make sense, but it's not. The church is a house of prayer for

all nations. Every person in the church will function as a burning intercessor and the

services will be marked by this unified groan of fiery prayer.

Personal mission will be the focus over “personal needs”. Today, churches are often

more like organic, socially driven hospitals. People tend to use the church as a way to

meet their personal needs instead of serving it as a minister of God. This is must change.

Of course, there will still be personal ministry and true needs will be addressed.

However, instead of the church functioning as a hospital, it will once again function as

a mission-driven organization. The mission will take precedence. The saints will be

equipped for service, not for personal survival. In this ancient and future model, there

will be MASH units that will take very good care of the wounded with the primary

purpose of getting the soldier back into battle. Apostles will again lead with

governmental authority and pastors will be seen as the main leader less and less as they

focus more on shepherding and less on primary leadership.

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Instruction must be emphasized, preparation for deployment, not simply an exchange

of information. Teaching is mostly for personal edification while instruction is mostly for

corporate assignments. Today, most churches focus on teaching principles of scripture,

providing truths that will help Believers navigate through their lives and giving nuggets of

biblical info. While there will still be important Bible teaching, instruction will emerge as a

necessary new ministry. When the time is completed we will know, what comes next

and how to do it.

So the challenge is before us. I want to close with the words of the Apostle Paul as he

wrote to the church at Thessolonica; we find it recorded in 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28, The

Message translation reads, “May God himself, the God who makes everything holy and

whole, make you holy and whole, put you together—spirit, soul, and body—and keep

you fit for the coming of our Master, Jesus Christ. The One who called you is completely

dependable. If he said it, he’ll do it! Friends, keep up your prayers for us. Greet all the

followers of Jesus there with a holy embrace. And make sure this letter gets read to all

the brothers and sisters. Don’t leave anyone out. The amazing grace of Jesus Christ be

with you!”

Respectfully Submitted,

Charles Fountain Jr.

District Superintendent

2. SDMI Chairman

Dr. Chuck Fountain, Pastors and fellow Disciples on the Louisiana district, it is a privilege

to bring you my second report as Chairman of Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries

International for the Louisiana District. It is truly an honor to serve you and the Kingdom

in this capacity.

This year has truly been a blessing as I have spent the year reading through Paul’s letters

to the churches. Paul was constantly reminding the church to never give up. He

disciplined them, encouraged them and sometimes stayed with them. His example of

leadership through discipleship has been an encouragement for me through our SDMI

ministries!

I have been blessed in many ways. God has given me a wonderful partner in ministry

by blessing me with a loving and supportive wife (Dawn) as well as two young men and

a foster daughter who never cease to amaze me. What a joy it is to walk this journey of

life together with them. In addition to this, I serve with some of the best people on the

district at GracePointe. They continue to love, pray and encourage their Pastor on a

daily basis. Each week God is teaching us more about His plans for us to become a

church where Jesus is Lord.

This year I was blessed to walk beside a very creative Leader who is giving great vision

to our district in Dr. Chuck Fountain. He is a loving, encouraging and faithful Disciple of

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Jesus and I have look forward to great days ahead under his leadership as our District

Superintendent.

I wish I could just invite you all to share in our SDMI Vision meetings. WE are blessed to

have very talented and visionary leaders! William Bonee has served faithfully this year

as our secretary and kept track of statistics. Let me encourage you to do better this

year. We need 100% reporting on our statistics. The report form is in your packet. Jan

Rivet did a wonderful job of keeping us on track with our finances. David Hoffpauir

served as our Adult Ministry Director and Heidi Babin as our Children’s Ministry Director.

Let me just say that these two have worked hours in leading our ministries on the district.

They led us as we evaluated what we are doing and what we need to do better to

make Louisiana a leader in Making Disciples.

Cindy Ricmond led our Women’s Ministry Retreat.

We saw an increase this year with 83 ladies in attendance and plans are in the works for

next year. Louise Thaxton and Nancy Lambert gave new Vison to our layman’s retreat

which is now called our Spring Renewal Retreat. This retreat is now open to both

laymen and clergy. Both weekends saw Jesus’s presence and spurred ideas to make

this year’s events more attractive to others on the District. J.D. Sailors served as our CLT

Director though the online disciple makers ministry. Our Kids Camp was directed by

Rick and Heidi Babin. New and exciting events and opportunities were made available

to our Kids. Over 165 kids and adults walked together as our kids were challenged at

“Rocking at 908” We had another banner year as Nancy Lambert led directing our Kids

Quizzing. What an inspiration it is to see our children learning God’s Word! Seven

churches participated this year with 35 quizzers. Let me encourage you to look at our

kids quizzing materials. They are some of the best around. It gets our kids into the word

and gives opportunity for their parents to learn with them. Patience West implemented

our first Kids Quest which is a talent day on our District for kids. We had around 30 kids

participate in our first event. Singing, Drama, art work and cooking were some of the

events that our kids were encouraged to develop their talents to be used by Jesus!

Cori Chesson and Ranee Terry served as your elected lay members, Richard Johnson

(David Young) and John Rabo served as your Clergy members and Wilberth Sanchez

served as our Spanish Representative.

We introduced two new opportunities for training this year as we had our first SDMI

District training even with Woodie Stevens. Woodie taught us how to teach a Bible story

as if you were really there. We were discipled to teach stories in a fun and exploratory

way. Over 85 showed up for this first training event! Ray Neu will join us this year to

teach us how to go deeper in Bible discovery and sharing our faith through story!

Ranne Terry gave leadership to our first District Couples Conference which was led by

Hal and Debbi Perkins. 30 couples were a part of this wonderful weekend where we

were taught about “Becoming One’ with Jesus, Each other and in Discipleship. We look

forward to this second year in which the Perkins will return to lead us in being “Discipled

by Jesus!”

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District Honor Awards:

Exceptional Achievement Award In recognition of a 50% or greater gain in both SDMI Responsibility List and SDMI Attendance

Camino de Santidad Julissa Rivas

Freedom Community Dustin McDavid

New Orleans First Reginald Gilmore

Superior Achievement Award In recognition of a 10% to 49% gain in both SDMI Responsibility List and SDMI Attendance

Baker Victor Boyd

Holly Grove Jamey Robertson

Koinonia Josue Murillo

Lake Charles First John Hoffpauir

Lightway David Hoffpauir

Mana Slidell Honore Calera

Honor Achievement Award In recognition of a 1% to 9% gain in both SDMI Responsibility List and SDMI Attendance

Baton Rouge First William Bonee

Blanchard Delbert Terry

Crosspoint Community Marvin Denton

GracePointe David Craig

New Orleans Restoration Florentino Murillo

Nouvelle Dale Hoffpauir

Nueva Vida Paula Murillo

David Hoffpauir and I represented the District at the SDMI Leadership conference which

was combined with M15 in Kansa City, Mo. Many workshops were taught along with

challenging messages shared that we believe show exciting and encouraging days

ahead for the Church of the Nazarene!

The Vision for SDMI is threefold: We are to…

1. Be a People of Prayer:

The most effective tool for Discipleship and Evangelism is Prayer!

People who talk to Jesus are people who talk about Jesus.

2. Be Engaged in His Word:

Matthew 7:24, “Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into

practice…”

We must have a daily Worship with Jesus so we can learn to be His Disciple.

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3. Be Making Christ like Disciples:

Jesus invested His life in a few one conversation at a time.

Our goal for this year is will you be accomplishing the Vision of SDMI by:

“Will you be that someone” (Show video form SDMI Resources)

There were many “someone’s” in my life: Parents, Pastors, Teachers, and Neighbors.

But I remember to this day Bert and Bernie Williams, who faithfully taught a group of 5th

and 6th graders every Sunday morning. I would get there early and be walking to my

class when I would stop and hear them praying for us by name. They would teach us,

encourage us to memorize the Word and one Sunday afternoon each month take us to

the park before church and serve us ice cream.

Perhaps you have someone who was that “someone” to you! Can I admonish and

encourage you to be that someone this year in your local church whether you are a

teenager, young adult, or older adult!

Let’s be true to our holiness heritage and do what Jesus asks us to do…

Matthew 28:19-20 (The Message)

“Jesus, undeterred, went right ahead and gave his charge: “God authorized and

commanded me to commission you: Go out and train everyone you meet, far and

near, in this way of life, marking them by baptism in the threefold name: Father, Son,

and Holy Spirit. Then instruct them in the practice of all I have commanded you. I’ll be

with you as you do this, day after day after day, right up to the end of the age.”


David B. Craig

3. NMI President

Rev. Chuck Fountain, Louisiana District Council, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Crow, Fellow

Pastors, Delegates and Guest. It is truly and honor and privilege for me to submit my 3rd

report to you for Louisiana District NMI.

But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of

man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him. I Corinthians 2:9 I

believe this verse. I believe it more than I have ever believed it before. My faith is

encouraged and my face is set like a flint. My heart longs for heaven. I am excited

thinking about all that God has prepared for me. My spirit is stirred when I think of

seeing Jesus for the first time. A wildness comes over me thinking about the reunion of

every tribe and nation. I get extremely overwhelmed contemplating the sight of seeing

those who we love and have gone before us. I think I understand the greatness of it all,

but I am reminded quickly in this scripture that the depth of what God has for me has

not yet found complete and fulfilled lodging in my heart. It is too great, too vast, too

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much for me to comprehend. I will not believe that what God has prepared is

completed in my life. I will believe with assurance that His mercies are new to me every

morning. We are not home yet…daily He prepares for me all I need and the path He

desire that I follow.

Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not.

They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my

soul, “Therefore I hope in Him!” (Lamentations 3:24-25) My testimony is sure…There IS a

fountain that is filled blood and it has been drawn directly from Emmanuel’s veins; and I

have plunged beneath that flood and I have lost all my guilty stains. E’er since, by

faith, I saw the stream, Of His flowing wounds supply, redeeming love has been my

theme, and it shall be till I die. Today I am deeply in love with Jesus. His faithfulness

continues to overwhelm me and His grace has proven to be my strong strength in the

greatest days of weakness.

Personal

I offer my personal thanks to Rev. Chuck Fountain and the Louisiana District Church of

the Nazarene. I am thankful for a portion of God’s revealed purpose to us in your

arrival. May your days be blessed as you follow the leading of the Holy Spirit and

encourage Louisiana to greater days?

My heartfelt thanks are always extended to Thomas and Carolyn Allen. Their friendship

remains a true example of God’s love and grace.

In June, Ronnie and I will be married 40 years. I am thankful for Ronnie’s support

through the years, it has and will continue to be a great source of strength to me. As

God brings us to your memory, we covet your continued prayers for our children and

our personal lives as we journey together.

It is most difficult for me to find the correct words of love and tenderness that I have for

your Louisiana District NMI Council. Their dedication and love for missions has not

wavered in the years we have served together. Each one, both individually and

collectively, are dedicated to their assignment and full of purpose to see their dreams

and visions come to pass on the Louisiana District.

I would like for each of them to stand as I call their name.

Brenda Teston - Secretary, Frances Hopkins - Treasurer, John Bowie -Prayer Coordinator,

Bobbie Jones, Giving Coordinator, Nancy Lambert Education Coordinator and

Deputation Coordinator, Carolyn Allen Compassionate Ministries, Patience West,

Children and Youth, Karla Bertrand, 1st assistant to Rosalind.

All of you are the best. Faithful and sincere friendships have been developed as we

have shared our deepest love and desires for this district. Carry on friends… I believe

your best days are here!

Educating - Discipling - Praying - Giving

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As I report on these four core elements of Nazarene Missions I pray that God will

quicken our hearts to go deeper into what He wants to teach us and how the Holy Spirit

desires to lead the Louisiana District.

It is so very important to Educate, Disciple, Pray and Give. If there is an area that you

have lacked in this year, it is my prayer that this report will reveal to you what can be

done knowing that with God all things are possible. If we say we choose to Advance

the Kingdom of God through missions WE must advance. May we never forget and

always remember that advancing is moving forward. It is a personal choice for each

pastor, each missionary president every council member and the congregation. The

light of introspection shines deepest within our own life. What am I doing to Advance

the Kingdom of God through missions in my church. Advance or Retreat….this is not an

arena to be complacent in what we are doing for the Kingdom of God in Louisiana

and around the world.

Educating

I cannot reiterate the importance of Education and Discipleship through missions. The

General Church of the Nazarene is faithful to provide reading materials, monthly

lessons, mission books and stories to share with our congregations. The importance of

purchasing this material and implementing it into at least one service a month is at an

all-time high. We must educate and disciple if the stories are going to be kept alive. We

must plant seed stories in the lives of our children that they too may know why our

excitement for missions is still real today. I continue to go back to my younger years

when a missionary would come for a visit to our church. The excitement was often

more than we could handle. The treasures displayed from other countries captivated

our awareness and allowed us to travel in our minds eye as we sat as still as we could in

the pew. The missionaries’ stories were real! Deputation services, local missionary

meetings, Children and Youth Mission Days were fun and exciting then and they can still

be exciting forever! It may take a little work to educate, but in eternity it will be worth it

all.

Last year I encouraged you to Tie, Teach and Talk about missions. This year I want to

encourage you to Tell over and over the stories of the Jesus. When we educate

through missions we are sharing the power and love of God. We have the privilege of

sharing the transforming stories of poverty and protection, grace and mercy, hope and

healing, deliverance and wholeness in Jesus Christ. May I repeat myself….These are the

stories of Jesus. May our hearts burn within us to tell the Blessed Stories of the Cross of

Jesus, until every nation learns of full salvation, let us tell the Blessed Stories of the Cross.

Our missionary reading books were phenomenal this year. I pray they were a help to

you and to your congregation. Through the writings of the Unstoppable Church we

learned again that through every moment of oppression, pain, persecution, and even

in death, Jesus is there. Those who suffer for the sake of Christ do not do so in vain--

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rather, the Son of God uses the testimony of those who love him to advance the spread

of the unstoppable church”.

At this time I would like to recognize the Priority One Churches. (Brenda and Frances)

I commend those of you who have worked and labored to advance the Kingdom of

God.

Discipling

To mentor and involve all people, including youth and children, to make Christlike

disciples in the nations is one of the most rewarding areas of service in your personal life.

This year is no different from last year in the stories that I receive concerning what some

are doing on the district to disciple others. Our Louisiana District NYI Council is working

hard to pass on to our youth and children exciting ways to serve and become disciples

on the Louisiana District.

Under the leadership of Patience West we had our first Children’s Missions Day. We met

at Friendship Church of the Nazarene and traveled to Haiti. It was an excellent day of

fun, food and fellowship for the children of Louisiana. Special thanks to Rev. Steve Hunt

and the congregation of Friendship Church of the Nazarene.

Charlie Ashby, our NYI President for Louisiana District reports the following. Last year, the

district NYI focused on missions in several ways. At SuperCamp, our NMI President,

Rosalind Williams, spoke during a morning service. She challenged the students to seek

God's will and to be open to the call He has placed in their lives. At the end of the

service, many teenagers responded by writing their call on cards. Some simply

acknowledged that God wants to use them and that they were open to His calling on

their life.

Also during SuperCamp, we gave the students an opportunity to give back to the

campgrounds and our district. Our students, along with many adult volunteers,

removed several big trees from around the field that were blown over due to high wind

from storms. We also cleaned up the playground area. Several students also helped pull

up old carpet and unload equipment at the district office in preparation for the arrival

Rev. and Mrs. Chuck Fountain.

Our district NYI also participated in Project Southern Hospitality once again. PSH is a

mission’s project held in Lake Charles, LA. Last year, our students cleaned ships, office

areas, participated in worship services, and ministered to people around the Lake

Charles city. We had a great year of serving.

Louisiana District NMI, under the leadership of Nancy Lambert enjoyed two Deputation

tours. Dana Howard and Russell Frazier traveled our state sharing their stories of what

God has done.

I would like to share with you a report that I received from John Rabo concerning their

Faith Promise Weekend with Dana Howard.

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Shreveport First had a great Faith Promise weekend with missionary Dana Howard from

Ecuador. His presentations were going to focus on "changed lives," so we adopted as

our theme Faith Promise works around the clock to change lives. Since our goal was

$12,000, we used a clock to keep track of our giving. At the close of our Sunday

morning service, $12,125 had been pledged. Before I left the building, it was revised to

$13,005! Needless to say, we have been rejoicing in the goodness of God and the

faithfulness of God's people. Because Louisiana Nazarene’s pay their World Evangelism

Fund in full we are able to travel to other countries and share the gospel of Jesus Christ.

In January Louisiana, Oklahoma, and South Florida joined together for a very exciting

Work and Witness Trip to Haiti. A total of 27 people came together to begin work on a

new church in Medrick, Haiti. We laughed, we cried, we rejoiced and we felt very

protected while we were in Haiti. While we were there we shared the Jesus Film. Before

showing the Jesus Film many of us loaded in the back of a pickup truck, with a make

shift sound system intact. Rev. Paschall Permis, our Haitian pastor from Miami began

speaking over the sound system. It was a call to come to see the Jesus Film. Children

came out of the side streets, out of the bushes, and down the trail they ran behind our

truck to see this Jesus we would be sharing. This is a memory that will never be

forgotten. My encouragement always would be for you to consider a Work and

Witness trip. If you are unable to go, we covet your prayers as we go

Go make disciples is our missional call. Will you find someone in your church and pour

your life into theirs. Will you tell them all you know about the God you love and serve?

Will you share the story of Our God who calls and equips men and women boys and

girls for service in His Kingdom.

Matthew 28:19 GO therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in

the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe

all things that I have commanded you; and remember Louisiana District Church of the

Nazarene, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Giving

Inside your packet is a report sheet from headquarters with explanation to all monies

raised by each church. The amount contributed from Louisiana District Nazarenes to

the World Evangelism Goal is 141,726.00. A total of 138,347.00 has been received. We

lack 3,379.00 the calculations from headquarters states that we are a 97.616% district for

World Evangelism. I am confident that we will raise all we need and even more than

we need at the conclusion of my report. Thank you for giving sacrificially to the needs

of others. You are to be commended for your love and service to the advancement of

Missions at home and around the world

At this time I would like for Brenda Teston and Frances Hopkins to recognized our Award

Churches

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Prayer

The conversation of prayer with the lover of our soul is serious. We are summoned into

the throne room. May we never forget that He loves spending time with His children.

He knows us where we are and He desires for us to make our request known to Him.

John Bowie has served faithfully as Prayer Coordinator for Louisiana NMI. If you have a

prayer request and would like to share it with John he will pray and he will send out an

email asking others to join you in prayer. May there never be a time that we forget the

power of prayer. I challenge each of you to continue to pray prayers of protection,

safety and healing. Keep asking God to supply all needs for our missionaries. There are

times that the Hand of God has moved because you have prayed. My heart is stirred

and moved when I hear our fellow Nazarene’s in other countries pray. I must tell you

that there seems to be a deeper desperateness in the sound of prayer in other

countries. It seems to be nothing for them to kneel on the dirt for hours in prayer, to lay

prostrate on the ground and cry in desperation for their needs to be met. I want to

remind you tonight that others are praying for you. Let us always remember to pray one

for another. I encourage you to count the cost and go deeper in prayer than you

have ever been before.

CHALLENGE

Our theme for this convention is “Looking Out - . My prayer for Louisiana NMI would be

that you would LOOK OUT LIKE NEVER BEFORE.

Don’t say, there are yet four months, and then comes the harvest? Behold, I say unto

you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. John

4:35

May we realize that we are Christians who have fallen in love with Jesus? Look Out and

see the souls that are lost all around us. Like never before may we understand that we

are favored, we are a peculiar people, zealous of good works. Look Out and see that

we are an educating church, a discipling church a giving church and a praying

church. Look around and see the lost people…you won’t have to look far. Look within

and know that Jesus is counting on you to help meet the needs in their life.

Believe God’s Word and repeat it back to yourself until it soaks in your inner being!! “I

CAN do ALL things through Christ who gives me strength, With God ALL possible, The

Lord my God, He will go before me!

LOOK AHEAD AND LOOK OUT as we march on in triumph through Christ Jesus our Lord.

We are all missionaries on a mission to win the world for Jesus Christ. Is anyone

competent to take it on? No…but at least we do not take God’s Word, water it down,

and then take it to the streets to sell it cheap. We stand in Christ’s presence when we

speak; God looks us in the face. We get what we say straight from God and say it as

honestly as we can. (Message Bible 2 Corinthians 2:15-17)

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Louisiana District NMI like Never Before as you Look Out I implore you to proclaim the

message that burns deep within your heart. When you seek and find and receive the

fullness of God into your lives you will be the unstoppable church. Purpose to be the

missional NMI church that resides in Louisiana. Educate, Disciple, Give and Pray as you

look out. When you are filled you cannot be stopped. You will speak as Jeremiah, His

word was in my heart like a burning fire Shut up in my bones; I was weary of holding it

back. Jeremiah 20:9b you will find someone’s life to speak hope and life into. Go forth

in HIs Name! Be more than a conquer! Rejoice for His promises are true!!

In closing, I share with you from the missionary book “For Whose Sake I Have Lost All

Things. “ As I read this book, I continually heard the theme of God's faithfulness and

was reassured that the Holy Spirit will continue to give the church exactly what it needs.

As the Spirit continues to give gifts, and as God remains faithful to bring about beauty

and order from chaos and broken-ness in creation, I am reminded that I must

prayerfully discern where the Spirt is working, and must continually and humbly ask for

the eyes to see and the ears to hear the way that God is leading and sustaining us.

When this life is over ALL I want ALL of us to hear is ….Well done thy good and faithful

servant. Enter in to the joys that I have prepared of you.

My deepest desire is to gain Christ and be found in Him.... But, what things were gain to

me, these I have counted loss for Christ. Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the

excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss

of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in Him, not

having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in

Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith; that I may know Him and the

power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His

death. Philippians 3:7-10


Rosalind Williams

Louisiana District NMI President

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4. NYI President

Welcome and Greetings

Good evening and thank you all for being here tonight! I want to welcome our

District Superintendent, Rev. Chuck Fountain (his first District convention as D.S.), pastors,

youth pastors, NYI presidents, youth workers, youth groups, and church representatives

to the 2015 Louisiana District NYI Convention! This is my fourth (4th) report as your District

President.

Praise Jesus and His Workers

I would like to take a minute and say THANK YOU for being here tonight. You

being here is more than just a time for training or hearing a report, it shows these

teenagers that you genuinely care and support them in their endeavor to allow Christ

to reign in their life. My pastor being at camps, retreats, conventions, and other NYI

related events spoke volumes to me in my life. You being here says the same for the NYI

in your local church and on the district. So again, Thank You!

Also, I must give a special Thank You to the Marksville Church. Even though I am

no longer their youth pastor, they supported me and my ministry as District President

during my entire time there. Thank you Bro. Jones, Mrs. Jones, the parents, and

teenagers of Marksville. You guys are loved.

Thank you as well to my current church, Crowley First, for their support of my

ministry as District President. God has something special planned for south Louisiana

and I’m humbled to be a part of it.

Thank you to the 2014-2015 NYI Council! If you would, please stand and be

recognized at this time. These guys have sacrificed time away from their family and

church to call this generation to a dynamic life in Christ. I lean heavily on our NYI

Leadership. They have exceeded my expectations and has made my job easier.

We also need to take a moment and recognize those who serve as youth

pastors, NYI Presidents, or youth worker volunteers. If you would please stand. You

deserve recognition for the work you do with our teenagers! You make NYI possible on

our district. You are becoming vital parts of teenager’s lives. Continue to care for them,

disciple them, and most importantly love them.

And last, but certainly not least, I’m must give a special Thank You to my wife,

Ciara. She has supported me in many ways. As her husband, father to our beautiful

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daughter, pastor, and District President; her plate is full. She is an amazing woman and

I’m blessed to have her as my wife! Thank you for your support and your love.

Statistical Information for 2014

According to the 2014 Pastor’s Reports, the Louisiana District has 456 members in

NYI. That’s a bit of a decrease from the previous year; however, that didn’t stop us from

having an excellent year! A good portion of our district was represented at many

events throughout the year.

SNU Extravaganza 2014

Total Participants: 60 or 13%

We had another great year at Extravaganza. As a field, we eclipsed 1000 for the

first time in several years. That’s over 1000 students, parents, and youth workers on the

campus of Southern Nazarene University. Bailey returned to lead us in worship and SNU’s

Student Pastor, Blair Spindle spoke. The theme was #Follow. We encouraged our

students to Follow Christ instead of what’s socially popular. As far as talent and sports

go, we are finally pulling out of a long slump. Our flag football team won enough

games to put them in the playoffs. Adam Craig from GracePointe, finished 2nd in Cross

Country. Aryn Spikes from Vivian participated in “The Show,” which is a highlight of the

weekend’s top talent from around the South Central Field. 2014 was a great year, but I

am excited to see how things turn out at this year’s Extravaganza.

SuperCamp 2014

Students: 40 Male | 48 Female

Adults Sponsors: 39


SuperCamp was awesome last year! Our theme was “Consumed.” We

challenged students to allow Christ to consume them in all things. SNU Remedy lead

worship, the SNU Crew helped out in our activities and games, and Blair Spindle, SNU

Student Pastor, spoke. Hearing Blair at Extrav helped our students as he began to build

relationships with them a month before camp. Blair also learned every person’s name

at camp. It was amazing! Rosalind Williams, our NMI President, also preached one

morning and challenged the students to seek God’s calling on their lives. God used

these people in mighty ways last year! Lives were forever changed at camp.

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I believe that Kids’ Camp and SuperCamp are arguably the greatest

opportunities we have as a district to impact the Kingdom of God. It’s not often that

we’re able to gather 127 students and adults in one place. Granted it’s up to us as

pastors and youth leaders to cultivate what God is doing in their lives. But when we do,

God moves in a mighty way! I firmly believe that leaders, pastors, youth pastors,

missionaries, kid’s pastors, and Sunday School teachers and many more are called at

camp. I am a walking testimony of that and many of our students at SNU and pastors

around the district are walking testimonies of that! Thank you to all those who helped at

Camp and to the pastors who participated as well. You are making a difference in the

lives of teenagers! This year, I encourage you to send your students to camp! There’s a

flyer on the registration table. Please stop by and pick up this information.

Revivalution/Turkey Bowl 2014

Students: 46 | Adult Sponsors: 18


Revivalution/Turkey Bowl 2014 went very well and God did some incredible things

in the lives of students and adults. It was this first time in a long time where we

combined Jr. and Sr. high students in our Fall Event. We had 46 students attend,

including some from the South Texas district and 18 adults who were there to help.

Michael Pigg, South Texas District NYI President was our speaker and God used him to

help our students understand what it means to Thrive in a Biblical sense, which means in

order to Thrive, we must first let things in our life die so that God can make us alive in

Him! We had a great Turkey Bowl flag football game in frigid temperatures and had a

great group of students cheering on those playing. We played together, ate together,

worshipped together, we fellowshipped together, and mostly got to witness God

changing the hearts and minds of young people about what it truly means to Thrive!

Challenge

Again, 2014 was a great year for Louisiana District NYI. However, with your help

and with the direction of the Holy Spirit, 2015 can be better. Again, Kids’ Camp and

SuperCamp is arguably the greatest opportunity we have as a district to impact the

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Kingdom of God. Here’s why I believe that so much. In a recent article on the Southern

Nazarene University website, this question was posed: “At what age is outreach most

effective? How old are people when they get saved?”

● 0-4: 1%

● 4-14: 85%

● 15-30: 10%

● 30 and up: 4%

The data in the pie graph or chart comes

from Nazarene Church Growth Research.

“Another survey -- by the International Bible

Society -- indicated that 83% of all Christians

make their commitment to Jesus between the

ages of 4 and 14, that is, when they are

children or early youth. The Barna Research

Group surveys demonstrate that American

children ages 5 to 13 have a 32% probability

of accepting Christ, but youth or teens aged 14 to 18 have only a 4% probability of

doing so. Adults age 19 and over have just a 6% probability of becoming Christians. This

data illustrates the importance of influencing children and teenagers to consider

making a decision to follow Christ” (http://home.snu.edu/~hculbert/ages.htm).

Based on these stats, we have work to do. Based on the command from Jesus,

we have work to do. The Great Commission doesn’t command us to pick and choose

who should and shouldn’t be in the Kingdom of God. That’s ultimately up to God. It

doesn’t command us to set age minimums on salvation or even sanctification

experiences. It doesn’t command us to watch idly by as teenagers make bad choices.

It calls us to act. We are commanded to go and make disciples. What are disciples;

people who have been radically changed by God and have accepted this dynamic

lifestyle of loving God and loving others.

http://home.snu.edu/~hculbert/ages.htm

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In my own life I am beginning to realize just how crucial time is. My wife and I

began dating in high school. She was 14 and a freshman and I was 16 and a junior. That

was almost 12 years ago. And by the way, you guys weren’t lying when you said kids

grow fast. It seems like in the blink of an eye, Chloe was born and the next day she’s

almost two. Our time on earth is short and it is valuable.

I’ll end with a modified version of an illustration given by Francis Chan who has

written many bestselling books and who spoke at NYC 2011. “I have a rope. Imagine

this rope goes on forever. Now imagine that this rope is a timeline of your existence. This

red part at the end represents your time on earth. We’ve got just a few short years on

this earth and then we have eternity. We’ve only got a short amount of time to share

what God has done in our lives.” Based on the stats I gave you, we’ve only got a 5-10

year period to lead students to the throne of God. Family is important, church is

important, ministries and programs are important, but that teenager that you see

walking along the road or the student you see struggling to fit in even in church, what

are we going to do with them? I challenge you to love, care, mentor, and disciple

those students. If we don’t then who will?

Again thank you for another great year and thank again for being here this

evening. May God continue to bless you, your church, your youth ministry, and the

students you are reaching for Christ! With your help and through the direction of the

Holy Spirit, 2015 is going to be a Kingdom year for our district!

Together in Christ,

Rev. Charlie Ashby

Louisiana District NYI President

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B. DISTRICT BOARDS AND STANDING COMMITTEES

1. District Advisory Board

District Advisory Board Report 2015

We, the District Advisory Board, submit the following report:

During the course of the year, the District Advisory Board met and took action such as:

1) Met as needed to fulfill requirements in accordance with Manual, paragraphs 221-

222.

2) Processed interim ministerial transfers and referred them to the Board of Ministry in

accordance with Manual, paragraph 223.

3) Met as part of the District Advisory Council in accordance with Manual, paragraph

207 and nominated Chuck Fountain for election as District Superintendent.

4) Approved the appointment of pastors for the 2014/2015 church year.

5) Approved the following local church items:

a. Recommended that Kenner First and Koinonia Church share facilities with

Koinonia paying $300/month to assist with expenses

b. Declared the Kenner First Church in Crisis

6) Approved the following Church Property items:

a. Approved the request to build for McVay Memorial and a request to borrow

up to $75,000.

b. Approved the request from Bossier Church to market the property with offers

returning to the DAB for approval.

c.Approved the request from Red River Korean to refinance loan of $159,631

upon its maturity.

7) Approved the following District items:

a. Elected Dan West as District Secretary

b. Leased the adjacent portion of the District Office.

c. Refinanced the $90,553 loan on the campground upon its maturity.

d. Expensed $10,588.65 in insurance for the district campground properties.

e. Recommended that all district auxiliaries utilize NAZSAFE for district functions

Respectfully submitted,

DALE HOFFPAUIR, Secretary CHUCK FOUNTAIN, Chairman

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2. Board of Ministry

Partial Report No. 1

We, the Board of Ministry, recommend the following:

1. That the following elders be received by transfer: Alfonso Orocio Jr. - South Texas;

Dewayne Bolton - West Texas; Billy D. Ponder - Dallas; David F. Young - Eastern

Kentucky; Joshua Woods - Virginia.

2. That the following licensed ministers be received by transfer: Erika Rivera - SW

Oklahoma.

3. That the following elders be transferred: Jason Faminoff - South Texas


We, the Board of Ministry, recommend the following:

1. The following be granted minister’s license: Miguel Cardona, Shane Weaver, Jeralyn

Wilhite, Steve Willingham.

2. The following be granted renewal of minister’s license: James Abenroth, Levi Ashby,

Victor Boyd, Honore Calera, Erika Rivera Castillo, Mario D. Castillo, Melina Calera,

Marvin Velazquez Ciguenza, Jerry L. Cole, Julio C. Escobar, Reginald Gilmore, Emily

Greenhalge, David Hater, Josue Murillo, James Philen, Esteban Rivas, and Linda Kay

Willingham.

3. The following be elected to Elder’s Orders: James Abenroth, Victor Boyd, Honore

Calera, Melina Calera, Reginald Gilmore, and Josue Murillo.

4. The following credentials be recognized: John Hoffpauir

5. That the following be dropped from the roll of Elders having joined the Church

Triumphant: Joseph A. Talhelm

6. That the following registered evangelist status be renewed: Patricia G. Ulmet

7. That the following be granted retired evangelism service status: Rosalind Williams

9. That the following be granted retired, assigned status: N. Steven Hunt, Sherrill Stiles, J.

D. Sailors, Raymond Teston, Rosalind Williams


We recommend the following on student placement in the licensed minister course of

study:

1. Placed in Level 1 - Miguel Cardona, Jeralyn Wilhite

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2. Continued in Level 1 - Steve Willingham

3. Placed in Level 2 - Levi Ashby, Erika Rivera Castillo, Julio C. Escobar

4. Continued in Level 2 - Mario D. Castillo, Emily Greenhalge, James Philen, Marvin

Velasquez Ciguenza,

5. Placed in Level 3 - Shane Weaver

6. Continued in Level 3 - Esteban Rivas

7. Placed in Level 4- David Hater

8. Continued in Level 4 - Linda Kay Willingham

9. Graduated from the Course of Study - Victor Boyd, Reginald Gilmore


William M. Bonee, Secretary Charles A. Fountain, Chairman

C. DISTRICT ASSEMBLY COMMITTEES

1. Finance Committee

We, your Committee on Finance, recommend:

1. The District Funding the Mission (FTM) shall consist of the District Operations

Fund, Home Missions Fund, District Camp Fund, and District Auxiliary Funds

(NYI, NMI, and SDMI).

2. The World Evangelism Fund, the Pensions and Benefits Fund and the

Educational Fund are separate from the District FTM.

3. That each church strive to pay the Funding the Mission (budgets) in full

following a Biblical tithe and offering model. Churches should calculate the

FTM (budgets) using the calculator provided at www.fundingthemission.org

or the report form provided by the district. The FTM (budget) formula is

computed on a base of all church income minus Missions Giving, including

World Evangelism Fund and Approved Specials (formerly 10% Specials).

a. The budgets shall be considered paid in full when the following

percentages of income are given:

WEF – 5.5 percent of income

Pensions and Benefits – 2.25 percent of income

Education – 2.25 percent of income

District Budget – 9 percent of income

b. Each church is to report their weekly income to www.fundingthemission.org

and the FTM (budgets) are to be paid weekly to the respective FTM

accounts. District FTM (budgets) should be mailed to: Dajunna Howell,

http://www.fundingthemission.org/

http://www.fundingthemission.org/

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District Treasurer, 1419 Willis St., West Monroe, LA 71291; WEF & P&B FTM

(budgets) if not paid online should be mailed to: General Treasurer, P.O.

Box 843116, Kansas City, MO 64184-3116; Education FTM (budget) should

be mailed to: Southern Nazarene University, 6729 N.W. 39th Expressway,

Bethany, OK 73008.

4. That the District Operations Budget be set at $148,783.05

5. That the District FTM use $35,000 from the rental of the Louisiana District office

and parsonage to offset expenditures for district operations and that the first

$12,000 received from camp offerings be used to offset camp meeting

expense.

6. That the District FTM (9% of church income minus WEF and Approved

Specials) will be allocated as follows:

7. All NewStart churches that launched through church year 2015-2016 will be

assigned funding allocations according to the following schedule:

a. Newly started but not organized and Restart churches will give

10% of offerings into the Church Planting Fund.

b. First full year following organization fund contributions will be 10

percent of income to be applied to WEF (5.5%), SNU (2.25%),

and Pensions and Benefits (2.25%)

c. Second year will be assigned as above, plus 2.5% to District

Operations.

d. Third year will be assigned as in (b), plus 5% to District

Operations.

e. Fourth year will participate in full in Funding the Mission.

8. All NewStart Churches that launch in church year 2015-16 and beyond will

be assigned funding allocations according to fully organized churches. That

the District Mission Strategy team and/or District Advisory Board take this

allocation formula into consideration when figuring the amount of the

NewStart grant.

9. That each pastor distribute the District Finance Committee report to their

local church board within one month of the District Assembly.

10. The District Operations Fund will be assigned as follows: See Attachment 1 - 2015-2016 Budget Worksheet immediately following. 11. The Advisory Board is “To act, in consultation with the district superintendent,

as a Finance Committee between assemblies with authority to adjust

operational budgets as deemed necessary” (Manual paragraph 222.13).

a. District Operations 65.00%

b. Rocky Creek Camp 18.00%

c. District NMI 5.67%

d. District NYI 5.67%

e. District SDMI 5.67%

f. Total 100.00%

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12. The financial record of the district treasurer and departmental treasurers will

be reviewed annually, in accordance with Manual par. 203.25. A copy of

the report will be given to the District Auditing Committee.

13. The district superintendent will be given a month’s vacation annually with

pay, and will be granted the privilege of holding revivals and conventions

on the Louisiana District at his discretion. He will be allowed two weeks off

the district for revivals and conventions.

14. The Louisiana Family will be posted on the district website www.ladistrict.org

under the supervision of the district superintendent, the District Advisory

Board, and the department heads.

15. Each local church can access an electronic district journal for free on the

district website www.ladistrict.org.

16. All district boards and committee members will be reimbursed for mileage

at 30 cents per mile and for meals and lodging expenses while attending

called meetings.

17. Each church receiving district financial assistance will send a monthly

financial report to the district office. Funds will be mailed immediately upon

receipt of the monthly report.

18. The district superintendent will be reimbursed for all business and

professional expenses under an accountable business expense

reimbursement policy, as established by the District Advisory Board in

accordance with IRS regulations 1.162-17 and 1.274-5(e).

19. Each church should pay the expenses of its elected delegates and ex

officio members attending the district conventions and assembly.

20. Each church should provide for the proper accounting of all moneys as

required by the Manual, paragraphs 129.21-24 and 136-136.6.

21. Each church should receive an annual offering for the Nazarene Bible

College and the Nazarene Theological Seminary. The funds should be

mailed to the following addresses: NBC to 1111 Academy Park Loop,

Colorado Springs, CO 80910 and NTS to 1700 E. Meyer Blvd., Kansas City,

MO 64131. These offerings shall be considered Approved Specials.

Pastoral Support

We recommend:

22. Each church, where appropriate and possible, should endeavor to employ

its pastor on a full-time basis.

23. The pastors’ and paid assistants’ salaries are to be carefully reviewed

annually (see Manual paragraph 129.8). It should be recognized that a

salary increase would not be an actual increase unless it is above the

current cost-of-living index. When a pastor leads a church in growth that is

reflected in increased finances, let this be a factor in determining the

amount of increase in his/her salary and benefits. We further recommend

that the 25% formula be implemented as follows:

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i. a. We recommend the salary and benefits reflect the

“25% formula: 25% salary & cash benefits for pastoral staff,

25% property related items, mortgage debt, etc. [including

pastoral housing], 25% ministry & programs, 25%

denominational giving [budgets] and special offerings.

ii. b. We recommend that each church recognize $160,000

raised for all purposes is the level understood to be a viable

church in ministry with the ability to support a full-time pastor.

A pastor of a church raising less than $160,000 for all purposes

may be permitted outside employment to supplement his/her

income.

iii. c. Each church, when calling a new pastor, is responsible

for covering the moving expense for the incoming pastor. An

additional “settling in allowance” of a minimum of one

week’s salary should also be considered.

24. A study should be made of pastors’ and associates’ compensation to

determine means of limiting tax liability. Professional assistance is available

through the district office and Pensions and Benefits Office at the Global

Ministry Center. We recommend that local churches seek assistance

relating to the tax laws and their impact on tax liability of the pastor and

associates.

25. The pastor’s salary is to be considered a preferred claim over all other

expenses.

26. The pastor should be given a love offering equal to at least one week’s

salary as a Christmas gift.

27. Churches should carefully consider the benefits and implications of whether

to offer their pastor the opportunity to own his/her own home, or to provide

a church-owned parsonage.

28. When a pastor or associate purchases his/her own home, a housing

allowance should be established commensurate with IRS policies and the

25% formula recommended in item #23.

29. If the parsonage is owned by the local church, the church is responsible for

providing needed repairs and maintenance.

30. Since most insurance policies on a parsonage cover only contents owned

by the church, we recommend the local church pay the extra premium for

contents coverage or notify the pastor of his/her responsibility.

31. Health insurance for the pastor and associates should be provided by the

local church. We also urge:

a.Investigation into, and provision for, dental and vision

care insurance.

b.Consideration of reimbursement of the annual

deductible and the medical expenses not paid by the

insurance provider or alternative provider.

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32. Consideration should be given to providing supplemental term life insurance

and long-term disability insurance for the pastor and associates offered by

the Global church.

33. The local church should provide for pastor’s and associate’s car expense

reimbursement. Consideration should include operating cost, maintenance,

depreciation, insurance and registration. Because of tax benefits, some

churches may wish to provide a car for their pastor.

34. Each church should pay the pastor’s expenses when attending district

meetings (if not otherwise reimbursed).

35. Each church should set aside an amount, on a regular basis, to send its

pastor and spouse to the general assembly and other conferences

provided by the Global church.

36. Recognizing that official entertainment is a local church expense,

consideration should be given to establishing an expense account to

reimburse the pastor for expenses incurred in carrying out professional

responsibilities.

37. The local church should reimburse the pastor for the full amount of the social

security tax based on the total of his salary and housing allowance or

parsonage rental value (including utilities), in harmony with the official IRS

quarterly schedule.

38. The local church should establish a retirement plan for the pastor through

the tax-sheltered annuity programs offered by the Global church. This is an

especially important item for those churches that provide a parsonage

rather than a housing allowance for their pastor. A Global church-

sponsored TSA can be used to provide housing for a minister in his/her

retirement.

39. We urge each local church to pay their Pensions and Benefits Fund in full.

This enables pastors and retired elders to receive additional benefits.

40. The pastor should be given an annual paid vacation. We suggest the

following schedule for the total years of full-time service, not just the tenure

of service at the current assignment (vacation time should not be

accumulated from year to year):

1-4 years—two weeks (14 days, including two Sundays);

5-14 years—three weeks (21 days, including three Sundays);

15 years and up—four weeks (28 days, including four Sundays);

Each church should pay the supply minister in the pastor’s absence.

41. That each church adequately compensate supply pastors for their service.

Recommended compensation for pulpit supply would include travel (district

approved amount of 30 cents per mile) and meals plus honoraria

according to the following scale:

For churches raising less than $50,000 per year: $50 per service

For churches raising $50,000-$100,000 per year: $75 per service

For churches raising $101,000-$300,000 per year: $100 per service

For churches raising more than $300,000 per year: $150 per service

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He/she should be notified of this amount at the time of his/her call.

42. The pastor is urged to take at least one day each week for relaxation and

refreshment of the mind, soul, and body. Since this is not always possible,

we recommend compensating days off be given and that the local church

insist on days off, not to carry over from one quarter to any other quarter.

43. Pastor Appreciation Day should be observed in October as a way to honor

pastors and associates. During this time and other significant times during

the year the local church should look for ways to meet special needs the

pastor may have, or to give special honor to the pastor.

44. Out of a deep concern for our pastors and paid ministry staff to avoid

burnout and stress and to keep a clear continuing vision for their church

and ministry, we recommend that churches give a continuing professional

development sabbatical for their pastor and paid ministry staff each time

they have completed seven years of ministry in that local church or

completed a major building program. This leave with pay and benefits

should be from 4 to 8 weeks in length and would be in addition to regular

vacation time with their family. This time would be used for rest, renewal,

and study. This will aid our pastors and paid ministry staff in finding new

creative ways to help the church accomplish its ministry vision. A rested and

refreshed pastor and paid ministry staff will help to build even stronger

relationships with their church. We strongly recommend that each church

implement this policy.

45. Each church should encourage its pastoral staff to enrich its ministry by

providing funds and time for continuing education. The church board can

assist the staff in continuing education by providing a book allowance

and/or an allotment for continuing education.

Support of Evangelists

46. We recommend that full-time tenured, commissioned, and registered

evangelists be supported in the following manner:

a. One or more revivals each year in the local church, and we

strongly recommend the use of Nazarene tenured,

commissioned or registered evangelists. Churches may want to

consider prayer retreats, lay witness missions, and other spiritual

renewal emphases in lieu of one of the regularly designated

revivals.

b. The church board set a minimum honorarium for the

evangelist equal to twice the pastor’s salary, including cash

benefits, for each week (Sunday) of services, plus an adequate

amount for travel. He/she should be notified of this minimum

amount at the time of his/her call (Manual, par. 129.11).

c. We urge that, as a matter of policy, churches notify an

evangelist at least 90 days prior to the scheduled date of the

meeting in case of cancellation, or reimburse him/her one

week’s salary.

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d. Where there is a pastoral change, the church board notify

the scheduled evangelist.

e. We urge each church to follow the recommendation of

Evangelism Ministries of sending a Christmas love offering to

each evangelist who held meetings within that church year.

f. If a full-time commissioned or registered evangelist must

cancel for health reasons, the church is encouraged to send a

love offering to the evangelist.


Dajunna Howell, Secretary Charles A. Fountain, Chairman

2. Auditing Committee

3. Nominating Committee

The following nominations are made to the District Assembly with appropriate review

and the written willingness to serve if elected statements received from each nominee.

District Advisory Board

Elder - Term to expire 2018 - Vote for ONE:

_____ John Rabo _____Delbert Terry

Lay - Term to expire 2018 - Vote for ONE:

_____Dr. Vernon O. Brandt _____Phillip Lambert

Finance Committee

Elder: Vote for TWO - Term to expire 2016

_____Scott Howell _____William Bonee _____Dan West

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_____Cindy Richmond _____David Young

Lay - Vote for TWO - Term to expire 2016

_____Dajunna Howell _____David Darnell _____Nancy Lambert

_____Jan Rivet

To be elected by acclamation:

Board of Ministry

William Bonee, David Craig, Dale Hoffpauir, David Hoffpauir, Scott Howell, Gary Jones,

Dustin McDavid, Florentino Murillo, John Rabo, Cindy Richmond, Ron Sherer, Delbert

Terry, Dan West, David Young, Charles Ashby, Julissa Rivas, J.D. Sailors, Sidney Mitchell,

Josue JJ Murillo

District Court of Appeals

Gary Jones, Jim Norcross, Neal McGaugh, Gerri Smith

Auditing Committee

John Bowie, Vernon Brandt, J.D. Sailors

5. Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International

1. SDMI Chairman - David Craig (2015), 6825 Pines Rd., Shreveport, LA 71129 (email:

[email protected]; office 318-686-8802; cell 318-510-0166)

2. Secretary - William Bonee, 9955 Old Hammond Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

(email: [email protected]; office 225-926-8358; cell 225-910-2782)

3. Treasurer - OPEN

4. BOARD MEMBERS:

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5. Valinda Rester (2017) – 100 river Walk BLVD. #607, Shreveport, LA 71105 (email:

[email protected], 318-617-1066 cell)

6. Ranee Terry (2016) - P.O. Box 1001, Blanchard, LA 71009 (email:

[email protected], 318-210-6391; cell)

7. David Young (2016) – 1039 Ebenezer Rd, Crowley, La 70526 (email:

[email protected] 606-280-1228 cell)

8. John Rabo (2017) – 8429 Kingston Rd., Shreveport, LA 71108 (email:

[email protected]; 318-560-1302 cell)

9. Hispanic Member – Erika Rivera Castillo – 122 Sunshine Ave. West Monroe, LA

71291 (email: [email protected] 405-698-9554 cell)

10. Directors:

11. ADULT MINISTRIES DIRECTOR - David Hoffpauir, 700 Hancock Dr. Natchitoches,

LA 71457; (email: [email protected]; 318-623-8294 cell)

12. Spring Renewal Retreat - Louise Thaxton, 334 Jason Rd. Florien, LA 71429 (email:

[email protected]; 318-471-6840 home; 318-586-3653 cell)

13. Women’s Ministry Retreat – Cindy Richmond, 2774 Purvis Dr. Baton Rouge, LA

70809 (email: [email protected]; 225-287-0615 cell)

14. Couple’s Retreat – Ranee Terry (see above)

15. Continuing Lay Training - OPEN

16. KIDS MINSTRIES DIRECTOR – Sarah Garoby – ([email protected] 318-381-3805)

17. KIDS Camp – Rick & Heid Babin 2038 Balsawood Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70816

([email protected]; (225-753-0291)

18. Talent Day - Patience West, 2730 Cenchrea Rd. Florien, LA 71429 (email:

[email protected]; 318-586-7762 home; 318-451-3737; cell)

19. KIDS Quizzing - Nancy Lambert (2015), 3426 Natchitoches Hwy, Many, LA 71449

(email: [email protected]; 318-256-5798 home; 318-508-1594 cell)

5. Daily Journal

We have reviewed the minutes of the Daily Journal of the 2015 District Assembly

and have found them to be substantially correct.


Dajunna Howell, Secretary Daniel K. West, Chairman

VI. Minutes of the Auxiliary Conventions

A. NYI CONVENTION

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The 2015 Louisiana District NYI Convention was called to Order by Rev. Charlie Ashby.

Our District Superintendent, Rev. Chuck Fountain offered an opening prayer for

the convention.

After prayer, the Convention was organized by Rev. David Hater with the voting

bar set at the first 8 rows.

After the Convention was organized, the Board of Tellers were called and

consisted of Rev. John Rabo, Cori Chesson, Stephanie Brestle, Joshua Escobar and Leo

Caldera.

The NYI Motto, “This is Who We Are,” was read by Rev. Dustin McDavid.

Rev. Charlie Ashby then relinquished the chair to Rev. Chuck Fountain, who then

introduced Charlie to give his District President’s report.

Rev. Charlie Ashby then read the President’s report. After the report was read,

Rev. Chuck Fountain called for a motion to approve the President’s report as given. A

motion was made by Dana Phillips, seconded by Rev. James Philen, motion carried

unanimously with our appreciation.

Upon the recommendation of the 2014-2015 NYI Council, with approval of the

2014-2015 District Advisory Board, a motion was made by Rev. David Hater to ratify the

NYI Ministry Plan for the District. The motion was seconded by Rev. Dale Hoffpauir and

the motion carried unanimously.

The 2014-2015 Nominating Committee report was read by Rev. David Hater and

a motion to accept the nominating committee report and voting ballot as printed was

made by Rev. James Philen, seconded by Any Murillo. The motion carried unanimously.

The delegates were instructed that the voting ballot was the last page of the

delegate packet, the Board of Tellers was called and the delegates were instructed to

vote. After the voting, President Charlie Ashby declared the election closed after the

ballots were collected. The Board of Tellers was excused to count the ballots.

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Rev. Dan West read the District Treasurer’s Report. A motion to accept the

report was made by Adam Craig, seconded by Matt Miles. The motion carried

unanimously.

An SNU Spotlight was given by Clay Baker, the SNU Representative for the

Louisiana District.

Rev. David Hater gave a report and information about the upcoming

Extravaganza event at SNU on May 22-25.

Rev. Charlie Ashby gave a report and information about the upcoming events of

NYI Super Camp June 22-26 and NYC in Louisville on July 6-13.

President Charlie Ashby recessed the convention for a time of worship led by the

Freedom Community Worship Band.

After Worship, a message was given by Rev. Chuck Fountain, “Is He safe, is He

good?”

Convention was then called back to order by President Charlie Ashby for the

results of the ballot. The results of the ballot for the vote of President were read by Rev.

Chuck Fountain: a total of 69 ballots were cast, 69 “yes” and 0 “no.” Charlie Ashby was

declared President by Rev. Chuck Fountain.

The remaining ballot results were read by Rev. David Hater: 69 ballots cast. For

at-large pastor: William Bonee - 21, Scott Howell - 36, JJ Murillo - 34, James Philen - 21,

Delbert Terry - 23. Elected to the position of At-Large Pastor were Scott Howell and JJ

Murillo. For Junior High Representatives: Brooklyn Chandler - 26, Natalee Cook - 25, Matt

Covert - 52, Cameron Faulk - 32. Elected to the position of Junior High Rep are Matt

Covert and Cameron Faulk. For the position of Senior High Representative: Nathan

Brestle - 18, Kenzie Covert - 12, Adam Craig - 20, Chauncey Dupuy - 3, Jairo Fiallos - 15,

Allison Liddle - 11, Danae Phillips - 8, Adam Spikes - 10, Noah Terry - 28, Bryan Willis - 13.

Elected to the position of Senior High Rep are Adam Craig and Noah Terry. For the

position of College Representative: Mikey Covert - 25, Matthew Decuir - 9, Hope Dupuy

- 11, Aaron Fields - 23, Becca Jennings - 21, Brionna Lowery - 16, Matthew Miles - 33.

Elected to the position of College Rep are Mikey Covert and Matt Miles.

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President Charlie Ashby declared those elected for the 2015-2016 NYI Council.

Charlie then asked the council to come forward and asked Rev. Chuck Fountain to

pray for the council and to close the convention.

Rev. Chuck Fountain along with all other pastors who were present in the

convention prayed over the incoming NYI Council and Rev. Fountain prayed to adjourn

the convention sine die.


Rev. Charlie Ashby, President Rev. David Hater, Secretary

B. NMI CONVENTION

Tuesday Evening, May 12, 2015

Roz William gave greetings to the convention and called on John Bowie, to lead in

opening prayer.

Worship and Praise was led by Rev. Rivas and the praise team, along with the worship

flag dancers, singing “Our God”, “How Great Is Our God”, “Amazing Grace, My Chains

are Gone”, and “Lala”.

Roz Williams led the convention in prayer, translated by Any Arita.

Rev. Chuck Fountain was introduced by Roz. Rev. Fountain presented and introduced

all new pastors on the family.

Gifts were presented to former NMI Presidents, Gerri Smith and Donna O’Neal by

Frances Hopkins and Roz Williams. Mrs. Marsha Fountain our District Superintendent wife

was introduced and presented with a gift. Roz introduced our speakers for the

convention Rev. Walt and Linda Crow and they were escorted to the platform and

presented a gift of “La goodies” from the district.

Roz Williams shared that NMI is 100 years old! Last assembly we celebrated the 100 year

birthday and set a goal of $1,000 to be raised by the district for EvangeBalls. Patience

West was introduced to share how the monies were raised. The amount raised by the

district was $1,368. An EvangeBall was presented to Mary Lou McClung, president of

the Cenchrea church NMI, for the most money raised by individual church. Any Anita

was presented a ball for continued work with children.

Haiti – I Love You was presented by Cori Chesson and Roz Williams, showing highlights

from the 2015 District Work and Witness Trip to Haiti. Roz Williams raised funds for

materials for the next Work and Witness Trip to Haiti. Monies pledge for this project was

$6,900 plus.

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Offering was taken.

Roz introduced speakers Walt and Linda Crow. Roz noted that Linda was the author of

the missionary book “Haiti I Love You” and that after reading the book Roz felt a call of

God on her life.

Walt and Linda shared how prayer is how the love of God continues. Prayer is an

important tool that we can all use. Many cases of how God worked in their life while in

Haiti all because someone minded God and prayed.

Rev. Charlie Ashby closed the service in prayer.

Wednesday morning, May 13, 2015

Roz Williams gave greetings and introduced John Bowie, District Prayer Chairperson.

John shared special prayer need for Kurt Phifer and the Northwest State University

medical team working in Belize and Malorie Faulk (from our Baton Rouge 1st Church)

who is on a SNU medical team to Swaziland for the summer. John led the convention in

prayer.

“Looking Out” theme was presented by members from across the district. Bobbie Jones

shared how we have to be “Looking Out” in prayer and believing God to work in our

District, Churches, NMI’s, adults, youth and children. Brenda Teston challenged the

district to be “Looking Out to Tell the Stories of Missions. Jodie Chavez shared how in

five minutes we can tell the story of missions. Any Anita and her team shared how we

could involve all in a project for others,” Looking Out”. All those involved shared how

we can be “Looking Out to tell the Mission Stories”, if we don’t how will they know?

Worship and Praise was led by Rev. Rivas and the praise team, along with the worship

flag dancers.

Brenda Teston introduced speaker Walt Crow as the speaker for the morning. Walt

shared how God led him to one of the islands of Haiti and the need they had for food.

God laid this need on his heart and opened doors to help this island people to learn

how to have food. God provided even cows that help to feed the people to give them

substance.

Brenda Teston called the convention back into session following a break time.

Announcements were given and drawing for a set of books was done with Mary Lou

McClung winning.

Roz Williams called the 94th NMI Convention of the Louisiana District Church of the

Nazarene to order and ask that secretary Brenda Teston read matters regarding the

convention organization.

Brenda Teston moved the adoption of the following: The time of the convention from 9

a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The voting area of the convention will be the entire area of the

tabernacle, the platform and offices of this convention. That the convention assistants

be as noted in the delegates packets: 2015 CONVENTION ASSISTANTS: Pages: Noah

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Terry and Jose Serrano, Usher Chairman: Steve Hunt, Recording Secretary: Alecia Teston

Head, Translation: Any Murillo Arita, Video/Computer Tech: Dustin McDavid, Registration

Table: Jodie Chavez, Praise and Worship Leader: Rev. Esteban Rivas, Photographer:

John Bowie, Introductions: Rev. Chuck Fountain, Parliamentarian: Rev. Chuck Fountain,

Theme Presentation: Any Murillo Arita, Bobbie Jones, and Brenda Teston, Platform

Decorations: Karla Betrand, Flags: Any Murillo Arita, John Bowie and Patience West,

Elections Secretary: Glenn Messer, NMI Board of Tellers Chairpersons #1: David Young,

#2: Ranee Terry. That all duly elected alternates have been check for accuracy and

seated. Motion was seconded and accepted.

Rev. Chuck Fountain came and gave greetings to the convention and welcomed all

new pastors and first time delegates.

Roz Williams again welcomed all those joining us for the 94th NMI Louisiana District

Convention and a special thank you to all who are helping us today! Roz reviewed the

NPH ordering Forms and showed video provided by the NPH.

Roz Williams asked that our secretary send greeting to our Global NMI Director, Lola

Brickey, Global NMI President Philip Weatherill, Regional NMI Director, Mary Johnson, our

LINKS missionaries Phil and Paula Troutman and Alyce Ratcliff. Brenda Teston added

that we send greetings to Dr. and Mrs. Ralph West, Rev. and Mrs. Gene Phillips, and Rev.

and Mrs. Greg Mason.

Roz then called for the first ballot of the day, the election of the NMI council. Brenda

Teston was asked to read the recommendation of the nomination committee for this

ballot. The following recommendations are made to the convention for the 2015 – 2016

year, The District NMI Council members be elected for a One (1) year term, Vote for

three (3): Any Murillo Arita, Karla Betrand, John Bowie, Jodie Chavez, Bobbie Jones,

Nancy Lambert, Donna O’Neal, Donald Schellinger, Patience West. Motion was made

by Brenda Teston that the election be a plurality vote, motion was seconded and

accepted. Vote was taken and tellers dismissed for count.

Special order of the day was called by Rev. Chuck Fountain as Roz Williams came to

give her third report to the Louisiana District. Roz gave special thanks to the NMI council

and their service to God and the district. Roz reported on the four core elements of

Nazarene Missions: Educating, Discipling, Praying and Giving. Priority One Churches

were recognized by Brenda Teston, Frances Hopkins and Alecia Maddox. Results of the

2014 – 2015 highlights were given by Roz. Roz noted that our World Evangelism Goal

was $ 141,726.00. A total of $ 138,347.00 has been received. We lack $3,379.00.

Pledges were taken from the convention floor to complete the payment of the World

Evangelism goal. Brenda Teston, Frances Hopkins and Alecia Maddox recognized the

World Evangelism Church of Excellence churches from across the district. Roz

completed her report challenging the district to “Look Out and to Look Ahead “as

never before.

Report of the president was received by a standing ovation. Rev. Chuck Fountain

recognized Roz Williams and her tireless efforts to lead the district in mission. He

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informed the convention that Roz was choosing to step down and not to serve another

year as district NMI president. He presented Roz with a Distinguished Service Award

from the district and a monetary check for her service to the district during this past

assembly year.

Rev. Chuck Fountain asked that Brenda Teston read the report of the nominating

committee.

Report of the NMI District Nominating Committee for president: Two names are

presented and we recommend that the one receiving the majority vote serve as

president and the 2nd serve as vice president each for a one year term: Cori Chesson

and Alecia Teston Head. Motion was made, seconded and carried that the report be

received.

Board of Tellers #1 was called, Rev. Fountain led in prayer and noted that the vote had

to require a majority vote. Votes were received and tellers dismissed to count the

ballot.

Brenda Teston was ask to read the report of the NMI Council ballot: 126 ballots cast,

Any Murillo Arita – 78, Karla Betrand – 32 , John Bowie – 54, Jodie Chavez – 26, Bobbie

Jones – 47, Nancy Lambert – 54, Donna O’Neal – 25, Donald Schellinger – 18, Patience

West – 42.

Rev. Chuck Fountain declared elected: Any Murillo Arita, John Bowie, Nancy Lambert.

Bobbie Jones shared information of our LINKS missionaries and that each church will be

responsible to each of our missionary families Phil and Paula Troutman and Alyce

Ratcliff. Bobbie shared of the offerings that were to be taken and called for the ushers

and lead in prayer. Frances Hopkins and Roz Williams played a piano and sax offertory.

Roz Williams called for the Treasurers Report by Frances Hopkins. Motions were made to

except and motion carried. Roz instructed Frances to write herself a five hundred dollar

check as a thank you for her tireless work as treasurer.

Brenda Teston moved for the adoption of the Standards and Goals report that is found

in each delegate packet. Motion was 2nd and passed.

Roz Williams asked Frances Hopkins to write Brenda Teston a check for $500 for her work

as secretary of the NMI council.

Rev. Chuck Fountain read the report from the President Ballot. 126 ballots cast. Corey

Chesson – 84, Alecia Teston Head – 42. Corey Chesson was declared elected as

president and Alecia Teston Head as vice president.

Cori Chesson was escorted to the platform by her father Scott Howell. Cori gave brief

words of thanks and was asked to set at the head table for the remainder of the

convention.

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Nancy Lambert came and shared Deputation report and information for the upcoming

year. Pictures of the missionaries that are scheduled for deputation for 2015 – 2016 year

were handed out and convention was encouraged to prayer for these missionaries and

the services.

Brenda Teston had several numbers drawn and Mission Education packets were given

away.

Alecia Maddox presented a Power Point presentation of our Memorial Roll and

Distinguished Service Award as France Hopkins played a piano presentation.

Roz Williams called for Linda Crow to come and share with the convention one last

time. Linda shared how God leads us to be His witness, sharing how she shared her faith

with a village and a Voodoo which doctor. How because God lead her and she was

faithful this man came to know Christ as his personal Savior.

Rev. Chuck Fountain ask that our newly elected president and the council come

forward and he prayed a closing prayer and for God’s leadership and guidance for the

new year.

Respectfully Submitted

BRENDA TESTON, NMI Secretary ROSALIND WILLIAMS, NMI President

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VII. Financial and Statistical

A. DISTRICT TREASURER

LOUISIANA DISTRICT CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

District Treasurer's Annual Report

Church Planting Fund

Year ended March 31, 2015

Receipts

Church Planting Fund - Receipts

Property Rental Income

Westbank Parsonage $ 9,000.00

Alexandria Church 13,200.00

Total Property Rental Income

$ 22,200.00

10% Giving

Betania - Crosspoint Hispanic 4,565.50

Koinonia - Kenner Hispanic 436.94

La Puerta Del Cielo - Lafayette 730.20

Nouvelle Church - Lafayette 15,035.46

Nueva Vida (Adulam Westbank) 1,022.00

Freedom Community - Pineville 2,405.55

Punto de Gracia 413.65

Restoring Hope 230.00

Torre Fuerte - Blanchard 530.30

Spanish Language Church-Bossier 264.60

Vida Eterna - Leesville (Hisp) 301.11

Fuente De Vida - S'prt 1st Hisp 1,141.40

Total 10% Giving

27,076.71

Interest Receipts

51.36

The Connection - account closed

11,517.83

Hope Grant

Blanchard/Torre Fuerte 10,000.00

Shreveport-Fuente de Vida 10,000.00

Leesville New Start 10,000.00

Total Hope Grant

30,000.00

Total Church Planting Fund Receipts

$ 90,845.90

Disbursements

Church Planting Fund Disbursements

Lafayette Church

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Lafayette Mortgage

Mortgage payment from Nouvelle $ (1,320.00)

Lafayette Mortgage 14,813.14

Property Insurance 4,126.66

Total Lafayette Church

$ 17,619.80

New Orleans Westbank Parsonage

Flood Ins - 2269 Northbrook 794.00

Property Insurance 1,003.25

Total New Orleans Westbank Parsonage

1,797.25

New Orleans Westbank Church

Insurance on properties 3,575.18

Total New Orleans Westbank Church

3,575.18

Westlake Church & Parsonage

Insurance on property 2,520.98

Total Westlake Church & Parsonage

2,520.98

Leesville Church

Mortgage 2,598.00

Church & Parsonage Insurance 2,796.75

Utilities 845.58

Leesville Parsonage 590.25

Total Leesville Church

6,830.58

Insurance on Rental Properties

Alexandria Church 3,516.89

Total Insurance on Rental Properties

3,516.89

New Orleans First Restoration

Pastors Salary 5,400.00

Pastor's Housing 6,600.00

Total New Orleans First Restoration

12,000.00

Leesville Hispanic Ministry

Utilities 352.68

Pastoral Support 10,000.00

Moving Expenses 500.00

Total Leesville Hispanic Ministry

10,852.68

Adulan Westbank Hispanic Ministry

Ministry Support-utilities 3,159.53

Total Adulan Westbank Hispanic Ministry

3,159.53

Blanchard Torre Fuerte-D. Coto


Total Blanchard Torre Fuerte-D. Coto

12,000.00

Kenner Koinonia - JJ Murillo


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Rent to Kenner Church 3,600.00

Total Kenner Koinonia - JJ Murillo

5,683.00

Fuente de Vida-Sport1st-Cardona


Total Fuente de Vida-Sport1st-Cardona

9,000.00

Freedom Community - Hope Grant

9,999.24

Westlake Hispanic Ministry Sup.

Utilities - Church 452.35

Utilities - Parsonage 150.61

Pastoral support 250.00

Moving expenses 500.00

Total Westlake Hispanic Ministry Sup.

1,352.96

Total Church Planting Fund Expenses

$ 99,908.09

Excess of Disbursements over Receipts

$ (9,062.19)

B. DISTRICT SDMI TREASURER

C. NMI TREASURER

LOUISIANA DISTRICT NAZARENE WORLD MISSION SOCIETY

Summary of Cash Receipts and Disbursements and Changes in Fund Balances

Year Ended March 31, 2015

Balance

Balance

March 31,

2014 Receipts Disbursements Transfers

March 31,

2015

District

District Budget $ 4,381.36 $ 13,108.98 $ 7,456.07 $ (3,500.00) $ 6,534.27

General Convention/Regional Conf $ 2,789.00

$ 433.20 $ 3,500.00 $ 5,855.80

Haiti Trip Crisis Care Kits World Mission Broadcast Buddy Plan Oklahoma Relief Africa W and W $ 480.00 $ 480.00

Total District $ 7,650.36 $ 13,108.98 $ 8,369.27 $ - $ 12,390.07

General General Budget

$ 12,931.00 $ 12,931.00

D Code Challenge Lifeline General $ 7,112.39 $ 2,472.00 $ 9,000.00

$ 584.39

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$ 1,368.80 $ 1,368.80

Links 2014-2015 $ 508.00 $ 508.00

Total General $ 7,112.39 $ 17,279.80 $ 23,807.80 $ - $ 584.39

$ 14,762.75 $ 30,388.78 $ 32,177.07 $ - $ 12,974.46

D. NYI TREASURER

NYI Financial Report Fiscal Year 2014-15

Beginning Balance - Checking

$ 7,922.69 Beginning Balance - Savings

$ 8,799.67 $ 16,722.36

Incoming Funds

Checking & Savings Interest

$ 5.69 District Budgeted Funds

$ 11,623.68

Super Camp

$ 854.27

$ 12,483.64

Expenses

Bank Fees

$ 3.87

District NYI Budget Budget Actual

Mission Emphasis $ 200.00 $ - District Council Travel $ 550.00 $ 467.22 District President's Meetings $ 1,000.00 $ 82.89 Junior High Retreat $ 300.00 $ - College Retreat $ 300.00 $ - Revivalution/NYI Convention $ 1,500.00 $ 1,835.00 Sr. High Retreat $ 330.00 $ - Bible Quizzing $ 500.00 $ - District Messenger $ 600.00 $ - Office Supplies $ 150.00 $ 312.89 Audit of Treasurer Books $ 350.00 $ - District NYI Training Seminar $ 300.00 $ - Annual Gifts $ - $ 1,000.00

Subtotal $ 6,080.00 $ 3,698.00

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Regional NYI Budget Budget Actual

Regional Dues (5% of District Budget) $ 620.00 $ 1,180.00 SNU Scholarship Fund $ 400.00 $ - Meetings and Expenses $ 1,000.00 $ 3,455.45 SNU Extravaganza $ 1,500.00 $ 492.00

Subtotal $ 3,520.00 $ 5,127.45

General NYI Budget Budget Actual

NYC Conference $ 2,000.00 $ (5,329.25)

Subtotal $ 2,000.00 $ (5,329.25)

Total Budget $ 13,600.00

$ 3,500.07

Ending Balance - Checking

$ 5,552.34 Ending Balance - Savings

$ 20,153.59

Ending Balance

$ 25,705.93 $ 25,705.93

Louisiana District NYI Prepared by Dan West, Treasurer

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E. DISTRICT CAMPGROUNDS TREASURER

ROCKY CREEK CAMP AND CONFERENCE CENTER Budget Proposal

Receipts

Camp Budget 35,000.00

Camp Pledges 3,000.00

Dining Hall receipts 5,980.00

Rentals 135,000.00

Coco-Jerrett distribution 500.00

Ouzts distribution 2,750.00

Total 182,230.00

Disbursements

Camp Director

Contract labor 25,800.00

Christmas bonus 500.00

Conference

Camp Board/Treasurer expense 400.00

Camp Treasurer Honorarium 500.00

Other Camp Workers

Cleaning 12,000.00

Yard and Maintenance 6,000.00

Worker’s withholding 3,800.00

Other 3,580.00

Assembly manager 400.00

Campmeeting manager 400.00

Insurance 29,900.00

Audit (review) 450.00

Camp Equipment 2,000.00

Camp loan (Wesleyan Inv F) 11,424.00

Maintenance 15,500.00

Supplies & Materials 18,000.00

Utilities 55,000.00

Reimbursements [4,000.00]

Total Disbursements 181,654.00

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82 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 84Baker1 40 0 51Rev. Victor Boyd

151 5 0 0 5 6 4 0 2 150Baton Rouge First2 83 0 80Rev. William M. Bonee

170 0 0 0 0 8 1 0 7 162Blanchard*3 102 0 0Rev. Delbert R. Terry

5 2 0 2 0 7 0 0 7 0 - Torre Fuerte*4 21 0 4Dorina Coto-Rodriguez (Escobar)

54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 54Bossier5 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Bossier Hispanic6 0 0 0Rev. Julio Escobar

51 12 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 63Bossier City Red River Korean*7 38 0 13Rev. Bae . Jung-Ho

128 11 6 5 0 23 0 0 23 116Camino de Santidad8 49 0 64Rev. Julissa Rivas Hernandez

64 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 65Cenchrea9 47 0 0Rev. Daniel K. West

21 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 23Crosspoint Community*10 26 0 14Rev. Marvin Denton

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Betania Iglesia del Nazareno11 0 0 0Rev. Marvin Velazquez Ciguenza

46 6 3 0 3 2 2 0 0 50Crowley First12 28 0 17Rev. Charles H. Ashby

43 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 43DeRidder13 20 0 8Rev. James Abenroth

199 9 0 4 5 8 2 0 6 200Ebenezer14 97 0 199David F. Young

39 0 0 0 0 11 0 1 10 28Family Community15 28 0 6

1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0Freedom Community16 47 0 0Rev. M. Dustin McDavid

79 10 1 7 2 0 0 0 0 89Friendship17 56 0 0Rev. Steve Hunt

0 49 0 49 0 0 0 0 0 49Grace Community18 0 0 0

198 11 2 7 2 7 4 2 1 202GracePointe*19 118 0 50Rev. David B. Craig

4 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 - Punto de Gracia20 0 0 0Rev. Julio Escobar

9 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 10Holly Grove21 20 0 0Rev. Jamey Robertson

19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19Kenner First*22 12 0 5A. Steven Willingham

33 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 15 18Koinonia23 29 0 0Rev. Josue J. Murillo

157 1 0 0 1 4 2 2 0 154Lake Charles First24 34 0 0Rev. John Hoffpauir

45 2 2 0 0 3 2 0 1 44LightWay25 13 0 7Rev, David L. Hoffpauir

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Red Hill Cowboy Church26 0 0 0

120 13 13 0 0 19 0 0 19 114Mana Slidell27 94 0 36Rev. Honore Calera

39 4 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 43Many28 46 0 0Rev. Daniel Lowe

132 3 2 0 1 12 2 0 10 123Marksville29 90 0 45Rev. Gary L. Jones

26 0 0 0 0 4 4 0 0 22McCoy30 30 0 0Rev. James F. Philen

14 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 15McVay Memorial31 15 0 0Rev. Jerry L. Cole

39 3 0 0 3 2 2 0 0 40Monroe First32 16 0 26Rev. Daniel D. Mercado- Supply

79 8 0 8 0 8 0 5 3 79New Iberia33 65 0 3Rev. Sidney K. Mitchell

42 3 0 0 3 13 0 3 10 32New Orleans First34 29 0 0Rev. Reginald L. Gilmore

14 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 1 15New Orleans Iglesia del Nazareno

Filadelfia

35 7 0 6Rev. Eugenia Medina

126 22 7 15 0 48 15 0 33 100New Orleans Restoration36 94 0 42Rev. Florentino A. Murillo

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25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25New Orleans Westbank37 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Nouvelle38 88 0 0Rev. Dale Hoffpauir

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - La Puerta Del Cielo39 0 0 0Marvin Fiallos

61 10 0 10 0 24 1 0 23 47Nueva Vida40 52 0 0Rev. Paula A. Murillo

132 1 0 0 1 4 0 1 3 129Pearl River41 44 0 0

79 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 79Pineville First42 0 0 0

5 3 0 3 0 2 0 0 2 6Restoring Hope43 8 0 0Rev. Linda A. Francis

176 4 0 0 4 16 2 0 14 164Shreveport First*44 45 0 0Rev. Thomas J. Rabo Jr.

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Fuente de Vida45 0 0 0Miguel Cardona

84 8 1 6 1 0 0 0 0 92Slidell First46 30 0 0Rev. Eric J. Nelson

30 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 30Sulphur First47 12 0 15Rev. Ronald W. Sherer

34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 34Trinity48 18 0 20Rev. A. Glenn Messer

22 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 24Trout49 4 0 22Rev. David L. Hoffpauir

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Vida Eterna50 0 0 0Javier Alor

143 18 3 12 3 3 0 0 3 158Vivian51 48 0 42Rev. Jan D. Sailors

97 29 0 28 1 22 0 10 12 104West Monroe Faith Community*52 68 0 35Rev. David S. Howell

7 1 0 1 0 8 1 0 7 0 - West Monroe Faith Hispanic53 19 0 3Rev. Mario David Castillo

42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 42West Monroe First54 0 0 0

28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28Westlake55 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Westlake Mount of Olives56 0 0 0

0Louisiana Supplemental 0 0 0 0

214 3,176

3,233 142

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Last Year Total

Increase / (Decrease) 72

3,194 267 47 175 45 285 46 25

47 19 208 42 89 134 265 3,176

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Baton Rouge First2 24 15 14 11 62 35 100 61 61 42 27 32 30 151 27

Blanchard*3 46 32 40 28 120 65 206 125 60 38 78 0 48 168 0

- Torre Fuerte*4 7 7 0 0 3 3 10 10 0 4 6 0 0 0 0

Bossier5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

- Bossier Hispanic6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bossier City Red River Korean*7 6 4 0 0 9 12 15 16 14 12 15 0 0 30 14

Camino de Santidad8 13 13 10 10 29 29 52 52 25 18 65 0 12 1 0

Cenchrea9 13 8 10 8 40 27 63 43 43 0 12 0 12 64 0

Crosspoint Community*10 19 7 11 1 71 103 101 111 24 87 0 0 1 16 0

- Betania Iglesia del Nazareno11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Crowley First12 4 4 0 0 32 13 36 17 17 15 0 0 3 38 0

DeRidder13 5 2 2 1 29 19 36 22 22 0 0 0 4 44 0

Ebenezer14 45 10 20 2 125 33 190 45 45 0 0 0 12 199 0

Family Community15 21 13 7 4 22 14 50 31 19 12 0 0 10 10 0

Freedom Community16 25 12 2 2 25 16 52 30 0 30 0 0 0 0 0

Friendship17 27 12 26 8 154 26 207 46 46 46 63 45 23 79 15

Grace Community18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

GracePointe*19 40 23 50 26 155 99 245 148 81 67 45 0 65 198 0

- Punto de Gracia20 3 0 0 0 4 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Holly Grove21 10 2 4 4 30 20 44 26 18 19 0 0 5 9 0

Kenner First*22 1 1 0 0 19 8 20 9 7 0 0 0 0 11 4

Koinonia23 11 11 0 0 23 37 34 48 22 10 0 0 0 0 0

Lake Charles First24 8 8 2 2 47 22 57 32 22 10 0 0 3 157 0

LightWay25 4 1 0 0 36 22 40 23 10 13 0 0 1 45 5

- Red Hill Cowboy Church26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Mana Slidell27 60 55 12 11 58 36 130 102 61 73 70 0 15 11 11

Many28 10 2 6 3 55 41 71 46 28 10 35 0 6 39 0

Marksville29 18 5 34 4 64 22 116 31 31 12 61 17 27 132 5

McCoy30 8 6 8 6 14 13 30 25 25 11 36 0 11 26 0

McVay Memorial31 3 3 2 1 20 11 25 15 15 0 0 0 4 14 5

Monroe First32 4 1 4 0 17 15 25 16 16 0 0 0 0 16 0

New Iberia33 10 4 15 5 50 22 75 31 9 15 16 0 11 3 2

New Orleans First34 20 11 2 0 43 16 65 27 27 12 0 0 0 40 25

New Orleans Iglesia del Nazareno

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New Orleans Restoration36 44 44 18 15 52 45 114 104 104 57 0 0 20 59 17


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Nouvelle38 42 21 28 12 117 32 187 65 21 65 60 0 0 0 0

- La Puerta Del Cielo39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Nueva Vida40 22 15 32 26 7 5 61 46 46 23 0 0 26 29 10

Pearl River41 10 5 12 6 32 16 54 27 27 0 0 0 15 132 0

Pineville First42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Restoring Hope43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Shreveport First*44 31 10 17 4 106 28 154 42 42 12 35 0 15 176 0

- Fuente de Vida45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Slidell First46 12 6 8 4 20 10 40 20 20 0 45 0 20 84 0

Sulphur First47 2 1 2 1 44 8 48 10 10 0 0 0 4 30 0

Trinity48 16 3 9 4 42 17 67 24 24 0 0 0 6 34 6

Trout49 2 0 3 1 25 10 30 11 7 4 0 0 0 22 0

Vida Eterna50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Vivian51 42 12 14 7 52 21 108 40 40 0 42 0 20 101 5

West Monroe Faith Community*52 120 73 40 24 90 31 250 128 99 8 105 0 40 60 0

- West Monroe Faith Hispanic53 5 7 1 1 5 5 11 13 11 5 0 0 0 0 0

West Monroe First54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Westlake55 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Westlake Mount of Olives56 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Louisiana Supplemental 0 0

Current Year Total

Last Year Total

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153 2,259 469 94 890 782 1,254 1,778 3,312 1,031 1,977 249 477 498 858

822 451 486 233 2,020 1,026 3,328 1,710 1,304 681 818 122 456 2,346 277

36 47 (9) 16 (43) 5 (16) 68 (50) 101 72 (28) 13 (87) (124)

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Baker1 47,241 1,444 475 0 1,919 525 2,056 0 2,056 525 0 525

Baton Rouge First2 371,248 19,778 15,258 0 35,036 8,014 31,031 0 31,031 8,013 400 8,413

Blanchard*3 87,199 118 868 0 986 100 0 0 0 0 0 0

- Torre Fuerte*4 4,888 0 0 0 0 0 488 0 488 0 0 0

Bossier5 0 0 20 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

- Bossier Hispanic6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bossier City Red River Korean*7 120,204 850 10 1,200 2,060 400 6,000 0 6,000 100 0 100

Camino de Santidad8 65,438 2,911 0 0 2,911 1,191 1,430 0 1,430 1,287 0 1,287

Cenchrea9 93,379 9,330 3,566 0 12,896 2,294 8,405 0 8,405 1,945 0 1,945

Crosspoint Community*10 27,216 265 205 0 470 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

- Betania Iglesia del Nazareno11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Crowley First12 57,752 0 1,217 0 1,217 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

DeRidder13 41,664 1,000 1,747 0 2,747 100 1,078 0 1,078 550 0 550

Ebenezer14 208,663 12,153 8,272 0 20,425 4,642 18,746 0 18,746 4,695 247 4,942

Family Community15 22,440 1,300 0 0 1,300 485 2,020 0 2,020 485 0 485

Freedom Community16 59,091 5 130 0 135 0 2,171 0 2,171 0 0 0

Friendship17 132,433 7,860 7,530 0 15,390 2,991 10,638 0 10,638 2,659 0 2,659

Grace Community18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

GracePointe*19 264,056 13,885 6,621 950 21,456 5,583 16,042 1,050 17,092 5,553 200 5,753

- Punto de Gracia20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Holly Grove21 27,623 1,441 0 0 1,441 590 2,313 0 2,313 579 0 579

Kenner First*22 9,937 510 319 0 829 213 790 0 790 223 0 223

Koinonia23 22,117 1,052 0 0 1,052 402 0 0 0 498 0 498

Lake Charles First24 86,873 7,086 1,435 0 8,521 1,925 7,391 0 7,391 1,848 0 1,848

LightWay25 43,542 2,692 1,245 0 3,937 907 2,813 100 2,913 194 0 194

- Red Hill Cowboy Church26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Mana Slidell27 78,499 2,934 181 0 3,115 1,201 1,333 0 1,333 1,200 0 1,200

Many28 102,638 5,806 6,670 0 12,476 2,348 9,812 120 9,932 2,348 300 2,648

Marksville29 104,891 9,013 5,067 0 14,080 2,323 10,582 300 10,882 2,323 0 2,323

McCoy30 44,512 2,518 2,322 300 5,140 1,078 4,173 0 4,173 1,067 0 1,067

McVay Memorial31 40,267 200 1,507 0 1,707 825 200 0 200 0 0 0

Monroe First32 23,384 660 221 0 881 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

New Iberia33 51,529 150 465 500 1,115 1,159 700 0 700 0 0 0

New Orleans First34 34,815 0 10 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


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35 3,500 193 65 0 258 70 315 0 315 88 50 138

New Orleans Restoration36 96,844 6,650 1,070 0 7,720 2,282 8,744 0 8,744 2,188 0 2,188

New Orleans Westbank37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Nouvelle38 150,290 4,223 275 0 4,498 100 15,029 0 15,029 0 0 0

- La Puerta Del Cielo39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Nueva Vida40 63,000 2,334 541 100 2,975 983 0 0 0 1,420 0 1,420

Pearl River41 55,507 2,894 1,077 0 3,971 1,130 4,522 0 4,522 1,130 0 1,130

Pineville First42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Restoring Hope43 600 31 10 0 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Shreveport First*44 105,975 5,390 3,581 0 8,971 2,191 9,952 1,000 10,952 2,174 200 2,374

- Fuente de Vida45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Slidell First46 81,676 4,221 1,023 0 5,244 1,729 7,351 0 7,351 1,729 0 1,729

Sulphur First47 11,008 600 293 0 893 230 940 0 940 230 20 250

Trinity48 35,997 2,064 620 0 2,684 814 2,803 0 2,803 883 0 883

Trout49 14,134 440 530 0 970 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Vida Eterna50 0 325 0 0 325 136 0 0 0 0 0 0

Vivian51 106,789 5,690 1,584 0 7,274 2,270 9,124 267 9,391 2,270 150 2,420

West Monroe Faith Community*52 71,121 2,590 582 0 3,172 1,360 4,630 0 4,630 0 0 0

- West Monroe Faith Hispanic53 8,380 0 0 75 75 0 838 0 838 0 0 0

West Monroe First54 0 1,073 160 0 1,233 524 0 0 0 0 0 0

Westlake55 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Westlake Mount of Olives56 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Louisiana Supplemental 0 0 0

3,078,360 49,771 1,567 48,204 207,297 2,837 204,460 53,115 223,576 3,125 76,772 143,679

2,943,874 143,634 105,423 7,616 256,673 51,439 188,523 16,590 205,113 48,440 3,405 51,845

134,486 45 (28,651) (4,491) (33,097) 1,676 15,937 (13,753) 2,184 (236) (1,838) (2,074)Increase / (Decrease)

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Baker1 0 0 10,400 6,370 0 36,456 53,226 58,251 600,000 0 No

Baton Rouge First2 11,230 58,200 84,252 22,800 3,338 101,833 281,653 364,147 2,347,000 516,486 Yes

Blanchard*3 0 42,944 11,660 4,061 477 29,160 88,302 89,388 1,574,820 241,378 No

- Torre Fuerte*4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 488 0 0 No

Bossier5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 No

- Bossier Hispanic6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 No

Bossier City Red River Korean*7 10,114 15,631 55,200 0 2,500 37,804 121,249 129,809 300,000 0 No

Camino de Santidad8 16,629 0 24,000 4,602 0 12,650 57,881 64,700 150,000 102,887 No

Cenchrea9 0 0 26,090 16,313 0 25,553 67,956 93,496 600,000 0 Yes

Crosspoint Community*10 17,573 0 900 10,400 180 0 29,053 29,523 600,000 0 No

- Betania Iglesia del Nazareno11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 No

Crowley First12 624 7,390 10,490 3,570 610 34,430 57,114 58,331 1,373,000 76,334 No

DeRidder13 0 0 18,460 0 100 20,020 38,580 43,055 550,000 0 No

Ebenezer14 18,070 0 41,000 31,310 11,112 56,625 158,117 206,872 1,800,000 0 Yes

Family Community15 135,491 175,235 0 7,231 5,490 30,180 353,627 357,917 2,750,000 800,000 Yes

Freedom Community16 5,500 0 29,514 1,413 3,000 18,363 57,790 60,096 500,000 0 No

Friendship17 8,083 12,634 21,840 23,845 2,386 42,159 110,947 142,625 347,000 11,506 Yes

Grace Community18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 No

GracePointe*19 53,503 18,700 75,000 42,768 2,850 41,000 233,821 283,705 3,750,000 178,000 No

- Punto de Gracia20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 No

Holly Grove21 0 0 4,650 0 0 0 4,650 9,573 0 0 No

Kenner First*22 0 0 4,910 169 0 9,694 14,773 16,828 665,000 0 Yes

Koinonia23 900 0 15,000 0 0 0 15,900 17,852 0 0 Yes

Lake Charles First24 4,965 0 28,578 0 0 43,760 77,303 96,988 875,000 0 Yes

LightWay25 17,155 9,120 10,860 219 0 8,245 45,599 53,550 660,000 27,680 No

- Red Hill Cowboy Church26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 No

Mana Slidell27 8,320 0 28,000 0 0 35,000 71,320 78,169 0 0 No

Many28 35,000 0 19,500 0 1,000 5,000 60,500 87,904 7,000,000 0 Yes

Marksville29 121 0 15,935 35,632 1,850 62,909 116,447 146,055 1,700,000 0 Yes

McCoy30 0 0 9,200 9,082 0 0 18,282 29,740 300,000 0 Yes

McVay Memorial31 0 0 15,200 0 2,091 890 18,181 20,913 15,000 0 No

Monroe First32 0 0 4,800 0 0 0 4,800 5,681 1,000,000 73,513 No

New Iberia33 10,500 1,000 32,400 1,200 1,500 2,500 49,100 52,074 350,000 9,000 No

New Orleans First34 0 0 20,800 0 0 0 20,800 20,810 610,000 0 No


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35 0 250 300 1,200 200 100 2,050 2,831 0 0 No

New Orleans Restoration36 0 0 25,000 7,200 9,734 0 41,934 62,868 0 0 Yes

New Orleans Westbank37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 No

Nouvelle38 5,341 9,366 11,592 30,687 3,052 50,791 110,829 130,456 350,000 127,396 Yes

- La Puerta Del Cielo39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 No

Nueva Vida40 3,400 0 37,500 0 0 17,800 58,700 64,078 0 0 No

Pearl River41 3,000 0 10,000 11,057 1,200 18,808 44,065 54,818 10,000 0 No

Pineville First42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 No

Restoring Hope43 0 0 0 0 200 0 200 241 0 0 No

Shreveport First*44 34,835 0 29,240 22,328 1,895 805 89,103 113,591 1,495,080 0 No

- Fuente de Vida45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 No

Slidell First46 0 14,114 18,720 5,530 700 36,442 75,506 91,559 850,000 145,156 Yes

Sulphur First47 1,160 0 0 550 101 6,995 8,806 11,119 210,000 0 Yes

Trinity48 2,338 6,679 0 0 325 18,034 27,376 34,560 250,000 41,319 Yes

Trout49 0 0 2,925 570 0 14,610 18,105 19,075 145,000 50,000 No

Vida Eterna50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 461 0 0 No

Vivian51 4,628 0 19,110 19,700 902 43,489 87,829 109,184 600,000 0 Yes

West Monroe Faith Community*52 12,657 0 9,750 0 0 12,000 34,407 43,569 150,000 60,000 No

- West Monroe Faith Hispanic53 838 0 5,028 0 0 0 5,866 6,779 0 0 No

West Monroe First54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,757 0 0 No

Westlake55 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 No

Westlake Mount of Olives56 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 No

Louisiana Supplemental 0 0

2,460,655 34,476,900 3,365,506 2,831,747 874,105 56,793 319,807 787,804 371,263 421,975

458,009 393,172 748,161 381,094 59,875 714,733 2,755,044 3,320,114 26,955,000 2,940,194

(36,034) (21,909) 39,643 (61,287) (3,082) 159,372 76,703 45,392 7,521,900 (479,539)

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Supplemental Statistical Report2015

Louisiana

4,588,000.00Value District Property

Value District Center

Value District Parsonage

146,239.00Indebtedness on District Property

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