MARCHSchool of Ministry Game Day........................ March 5Credentials Testing Day ................................... March 5Daylight Savings Time Begins........................ March 13BGMC Day................................................................. March 13District RR Leaders Conference.................... March 25-26Women’s Leadership Training Seminar..... March 25-26
APRILDistrict Bible Quiz Finals.................................. April 1-2School of Ministry Game Day......................... April 2Credentials Testing Day.................................... April 2District Fine Arts Festival.................................. April 8-9District RV Convention...................................... April 8-9Spring FCF Trace.................................................... April 15-16Regional JBQ........................................................... April 22-23District Council...................................................... April 25-26Ordination Presentation................................... April 26Christian Fun Day................................................. April 30
MAYSchool of Ministry Game Day......................... May 7Credentials Testing Day.................................... May 7Fun Arts Festival.................................................... May 14Credential Presentation.................................... May 21Youth Camp #1......................................................May 23-27Youth Camp #2.................................................... May 30-June 3
JUNESchool of Ministry Game Day......................... June 4Credentials Testing Day.................................... June 4Youth Camp #3.................................................... June 6-10Royal Ranger Pow-Wow..................................... June 10-12Youth Camp #4......................................................June 13-17Youth Camp #5.................................................... June 20-24Royal Ranger JLTA................................................ June 22-26iCamp........................................................................ June 27-July1
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..................................................................GENERAL PRESBYTERS
Frank CargillSuperintendent
Craig DacusAssistant Superintendent
Tom GoinsSecretary-Treasurer
EXECUTIVE PRESBYTERS
Curtis Owens
Ron McCaslin
MINISTRY DIRECTORS
Doug EveraardYouth Ministries
Dean GuthrieChildren’s Ministries
Darren PilcherChurch Ministries
Michelle PilcherWomen’s Ministries
Jack SalkilExecutive Administrator
Lindell WarrenMissions
SECTIONAL PRESBYTERS
Raymond FrizzelleSection 1
Leo GuthrieSection 2
Melvin BakerSection 3
Steve RoseSection 4
Bruce McCartySection 5E
Darryl WoottonSection 5W
Chad BrodrickSection 6
Weldon WrightSection 7
Micah WellsSection 8
David BrooksSection 9N
L Duane ElmoreSection 9S
Don BarnesSection 10
Billy MartinSection 11
T.D. GiffordSection 12
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FRANK CARGILL //District [email protected]
A unique gAthering of believers in April 1914 gAve birth to whAt we know As the generAl CounCil of the Assemblies of god.
From Hot Springs, Arkansas the flame of Pentecost quickly spread as preachers passionately
began to promote an initiative of world-wide evangelism. The humble group of approximately 300
probably could have never dreamed that constitutes would multiply by the millions. Today, our
world family consists of over 65 million adherents.
The history of our Oklahoma Fellowship dates to a Tulsa tent campmeeting held on the bank of the
Arkansas River only three months following the Hot Springs meeting. In July of 1914, the structural
foundation of the Oklahoma District Council of the Assemblies of God came into existence.
April 25 and 26 we will assemble to worship and celebrate during the 98th Oklahoma District
Council. We have much for which to give praise! I urge every member of our Oklahoma family to set
aside the time and join us in Oklahoma City, 8701 North Kelley, for these two days. Come expecting
a miracle!
Our guest speaker lives in the world of evange-
lism. Greg and Sandy Mundis serve as the Eu-
rope Regional Director for the Assemblies of God
World Missions. They bring a fresh word that
excites me about the future as God continues
to pour His Spirit upon today’s generation! I am
delighted to present Greg to our family and fully
believe this District Council will inspire all who
come expecting.
Two elections are scheduled for our time together. The positions of District Secretary and the Execu-
tive Presbyter for the Eastern Zone will be balloted upon. Exciting reports will be shared regarding
ministries as well as goals for the future. One of our largest groups of applicants will be presented
and celebrated through the Act of Ordination. We will remember our heroes that have left this world
and share Communion in anticipation of our Lord’s return.
Linda and I are honored to serve you and we are excited
about the opportunity of sharing these days of fellowship
with our Oklahoma Family!
Hot Springs Opera House where the first General Coun-cil was held.
Visitors and delegates to the First General Council, Hot Springs, Arkansas, April 2-12, 1914.
$140.2 million is a significant amount of money. According
to the Department of Labor (DOL), that is amount of money em-
ployers were forced to pay in 2008 for violating the minimum
wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards
Act (FLSA). The vast majority of that figure - $123 million – was
directly tied to overtime violations. Faced with a two-year
statute of limitations for unintentional violations, and a three-
year statute of limitations and subsequent fines for intentional
violations, church leaders would be wise to take a hard look at
how employees are both classified and compensated.
Under FLSA, non-exempt employees – employees who are not
exempt from minimum wage and overtime requirements – are
required to be paid at least minimum wage ($7.25 per hour)
for the first 40 hours worked in a given workweek, and a rate
of one and one-half times their regular hourly rate for all time
worked over 40 hours.
Two Common Mistakes Churches Make Regarding Overtime Pay:
1 Assuming that paying an employee a salary and
giving them a special job-title automatically
makes them an exempt employee under FLSA. The fact
that a church employee is paid a salary or possesses a
certain title is not a guarantee that the church is not re-
quired to pay overtime in the event the individual works
more than 40-hours in a given week. While there are
clearly delineated exceptions for executive, administra-
tive, professional, computer, and outside sales employ-
ees under FLSA, a thorough examination of the indi-
vidual’s actual job duties is required to see if they truly
are exempt. In other words, it’s not what you say they
do which determines whether an employee is exempt or
non-exempt, it is what they actually do. Fact Sheet #17A
on the DOL website (www.dol.gov) provides a detailed
explanation of which employees truly qualify for which
exemptions.
2 Assuming that compensatory time can be offered
in lieu of overtime pay. Providing an employee
with compensatory (comp) time refers to the practice
of providing paid time off for hours worked in excess
of 40, in lieu of paying the required overtime. At the
current time, FLSA only allows public sector – govern-
ment – employers to provide this benefit. Private sector
employers – including churches – are prohibited from
using this practice. The right to receive overtime pay is
not a right that an employee is able to waive under the
law. Simply put, if they qualify for it and they work it,
you are required to pay it.
Overtime pay can be a costly added expense over the course of
a year. With proper management and thoughtful preparation,
the added cost can be minimized, if not eliminated all together.
The point is not to avoid paying people what they are worth,
or short-change the people which make the ministry effective.
The point is to become proper stewards of the resources at
your disposal, and to ensure that as the ministry grows, funds
can be utilized in the best and most effective way possible.
Additional resources and more detailed information can be
found at the U.S. Department of Labor’s website:
www.dol.gov.
YOU CAN VISIT WWW.OKAG.ORG FOR OUR OPEN CHURCH & OPEN FOR CALLS LISTS
KEVIN CONNER, MBA //Financial [email protected]
TOM GOINS //Secretary/[email protected]
review Your
OVERTIMEPOLICY
Reverend Lawrence Langley of
Spiro, Oklahoma was born Octo-
ber 13, 1921 in Ladonia,Texas to
L.L. and Lona (Clements) Langley
and passed away February 16,
2011 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at
the age of 89.
He is survived by; Wife, Billie
Langley of Border, Texas;Two
Daughters; Jean Curry and hus-
band Glen of Spiro, Oklahoma; Sharon Bilderback and husband
Bill or Redding, California
One Step Son-Stan Aylor of Border, Texas; Two Sisters; Elizabeth
Johnson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and Lavelle Moore of
Border, Texas; Two Brothers; Bill Langley of San Antonio, Texas;
Dan Langley of San Angelo, Texas; Nine Grandchildren; Seventeen
Great Grandchildren and three Great Great Grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Pearl B.
Langley; one son, Larry Langley; two brothers, Weldon and Marcel
Langley. He was a member of the Victory Worship Center and
he loved to cut wood, fishing, and hunting, especially squirrel
hunting. Reverend Langley ministered for the Assemblies of God
for Sixty years in Oklahoma, California, and Colorado.
IN LOVINGMEMORY
Kathryne Blair Spouse of Franklin Blair 12/28/25 - 11/9/10
Donna Ventonis Spouse of Richard Ventonis
6/29/52 - 12/15/10
Edith Wells Spouse of the late Lloyd Wells
1/18/17 - 1/17/11
Marie Boyd Spouse of W.L. Boyd
11/15/25 - 1/18/11
Bonnie Ham Spouse of Dwayne Ham
6/17/31 - 1/26/11
Carol Pierce Spouse of the late E.F. Pierce
4/29/09 - 2/18/11
NUESTRA MISIÓN EN EL MUNDO...
1. EVANGELIZAR A LOS PERDIDOS.Hermanos este año necesitamos buscar nuevas maneras de tocar
el mundo alrededor de nosotros. Tenemos una grande oportuni-
dad aquí en Oklahoma y también tenemos el mandamiento de ir
al mundo. Tenemos que ayudar a los misioneros aquí en EEUU
y alrededor del mundo. Hoy, prepare su iglesia para tener una
convención misionera durante 2011.
2. ADORAR A DIOS. Hermanos tenemos que aprender la manera de adorar a Nuestro
Señor. Nuestros jóvenes y niños quieren ver ejemplos y nosotros
podemos hacerlo, si buscamos Dios primero con todo nuestro
corazón.
3. DISCIPULAR A LOS CREYENTES.Cual mejor manera de discipular a nuestra gente que por medio
de grupos pequeños. Hoy hay varias iglesias que utilizan esta
herramienta. Dr. Cho en Corea tiene una iglesia muy grande
gracias a esta herramienta de grupos pequeños, algunas veces
llamados grupos celulares. Discipulado es una pieza importante
para el crecimiento de creyentes, usted puede comenzar un día
nuevo entre semana o utilizar algún día de los que ya tiene.
4. MOSTRAR COMPASIÓNEs tiempo que las iglesias Hispanas muestren la compasión como
Cristo en la Biblia. Nuestro Señor Jesucristo buscaba a aquellos
que necesitaban ayuda. Hay gente que tiene necesidades muy
grandes y El Señor nos manda a extender su compasión.
Noticias que podemos usar... La junta anual que siempre tenemos con todos nuestros
pastores y sus cónyuges se va a realizarse el 26 de Marzo 2011
en el auditorio del distrito que está ubicado en 8701 North Kel-
ley Ave., Oklahoma City, OK. La junta comenzará a las 10 am.
Comuníquese con nosotros para más información y confirmar su
asistencia.
MARK FITZGERALD//Spanish Ministries [email protected]
MINISTERS SPOUSES
Oklahoma Teen Challenge continues to grow, making room
for many more adolescents and young adults needing its
services. Last year plans were developed to begin the new
Oklahoma City Teen Challenge Center, an adult men’s program.
With all the hurdles passed and the city permits granted the
new center now houses and directs 20 adult men with beds
for 15 more. Pastor Deborah Burke and Oklahoma City Inner-
City Church have made available their facilities located at
2212 S.W. 55th Street, for this new T.C. Center. Mike Messier
directs the Oklahoma City Teen Challenge Center under the
auspices of Wayne Gray, Executive Director of Oklahoma Teen
Challenge.
The Sonrise Ranch Center in Cache operates at or near capac-
ity all the time with 44 beds. When the new Everitt Center
is completed at Sonrise Ranch the capacity will increase to
60. Hopefully, the Everitt Center can be completed this year.
Financial gifts and work crews would definitely be welcome.
New Lifehouse and Brush Creek Boys Ranch in Northeastern
Oklahoma continue to bless teenagers and their families with
around the clock supervision and education. Administratively
both centers are directed by Shawn and Shanon Blankenship.
The adolescent centers house at present 35 young people.
Freedom House in Sapulpa, under the direction of Karen Coon,
keeps improving its facilities as the ministry there serves adult
women. From 10-15 women reside at Freedom House at any
given time.
From a small beginning over 23 years ago to a multi-site,
multi-million dollar ministry today, Teen Challenge moves
ahead, ever growing to help meet needs among our families
and churches in Oklahoma. May God ever bless Oklahoma
Teen Challenge.
LINDELL WARREN //Missions [email protected]
The Ever Expanding Ministry of
OKLAHOMA TEEN
CHALLENGEAnnual Oklahoma
MAPS-RV Volunteer Convention
April 8 & 9 at Jones, First Assembly of God Registration: Begins at 3:00 p.m.
Friday, April 86:30 PM First Service & Meal
Speaker| Lindell Warren,
OK District Missions Director
Saturday, April 9 9:00 AM Service & Meal
Speaker| Jerry Bell
National MAPS-RV Director
12:00 PM Bricktown, OKC
6:30 PM Closing Service & Meal.
Cost: $12.50 per person (includes 3 meals)
For further information please call:
Gary Gunsolus South Central Regional MAPS-RV Coordinator
580 221-1860
Or
Jean MooreConvention Host
405 399-9455
All District Missions BanquetIn conjunction with
Ninety-Eighth Oklahoma District Council
April 25, 2011, 4:00 p.m.
Location: Central Oklahoma Homebuilders, 420 E. Britton Rd., OKC
Speaker: Greg Mundis, AGWM Regional Director for Europe
Sponsored by the District Departments
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What an awesome time was had at our LIFE Rallies around the state! A heartfelt thanks
to the sectional representatives for a job well done in each section. LIFE Missions Pledges
totaled $121,501.12! Thank you ladies for your heartbeat for Missions!!! If you have not
made a LIFE Pledge for 2011 you still have time. The project we are focusing on this year
is equipping the kitchen at the new campground in Sparks. We need every ladies group to
participate in seeing this dream come to pass! I am praying for God to give your ladies fresh
ideas and innovative ways to raise the funds needed for this project.
MICHELLE PILCHER //Women’s Ministries [email protected]
DOUG EVERAARD //Youth [email protected]
SPEEDTHELIGHTThank you once again for your faithful giving to STL in 2010. The churches
and student ministries across Oklahoma gave $259,840.44 this last year for the
purchase of vehicles and sound equipment to be given to our missionaries all
around the world. In weeks to come we will be sharing some of the details of
your giving and what & who it went to.
One thing I have realized walking with my son Grayson through his fight with can-
cer is that life continues on. With that said we are already into a new year, thank
you to all the student ministries who participated in STL Launch back in January.
We saw over $350,000. worth of goals come in for STL for 2011 with more on the
way. If you have not yet set a goal for STL as a student ministry, let me challenge
you to take up this cause and give your students the opportunity to give. Listen
to what students at Bartlesville 1st A/G did to raise funds and awareness for STL:
When a couple guys saw the forecast for early February, they realized that they
had to capitalize on the opportunity. Flyers were made and the word got out
quickly that if you needed your driveways and sidewalks cleared during the
winter storms, there were a few teenagers that would shovel for a donation to
missions. Two record breaking snowfalls and 36 houses later, four high school
guys from Bartlesville (Johnathon Weber, Kendall Veach, Derek T. Mabon, John-
Paul White) raised over $2,000 for Speed the Light by shoveling snow!
This story begs the question, “What can I do for STL?” “What resources do I have
around me to make a difference?”
Our Goal this year in Oklahoma is to give $500,000.00 to STL! Will you be a part?
WHY I’M A NEXT GENERATION PARTNER?“Without a clear defined definition of the future we have no hope, and I think the
NEXT generation campaign clearly defines what we want to do and thats to provide
a new camp for generations to come so that they can find hope?”
Chad Allred | Student Ministries Pastor Miami 1st Assembly
The NEXT Christians: How a New
Generation is Restoring The Faith
By: Gabe Lyons
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2 Chronicles 26:5 | “He(King Uzziah) sought
God during the days of Zechariah, who
instructed him in the fear of God. AS LONG
AS HE SOUGHT THE LORD, GOD GAVE HIM
SUCCESS.”
Who or what are we seeking today?
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DEAN GUTHRIE //Children’s [email protected]
BGMCupdateThis year the Oklahoma District did an outstanding job by giving $ 225,955.63 to
BGMC, placing us fourth in the nation once again. For 2011, we have set a goal of
$300,000. If we meet and surpass this goal, I have agreed to make a trip to the Georgia
Aquarium, where I will swim in the shark tank. I want to thank all of our churches for giv-
ing to BGMC this year. You have done a terrific job in helping spread the gospel. I would
also like to say, if your church does not participate in BGMC, please prayerfully consider
doing so. A big thank you to David and Tracy Zentz our District BGMC Coordinators,
for their tireless effort in promoting this ministry to churches around the district. This
couple loves BGMC and would welcome the opportunity to come to your church and
share their passion for this wonderful ministry with your kids. If you would like to receive
more information about BGMC you can go online at www.bgmc.ag.org, or you can contact
the District Children’s Ministries Department at [email protected]
Top 10 Oklahoma BGMC Churches
1. The Bridge | Mustang
2. First Assembly of God | Bartlesville
3. First Assembly of God | Stigler
4. First Assembly of God | Woodward
5. Grand Assembly of God | Chickasha
6. Maranatha Assembly of God | OKC
7. Memorial Assembly of God | Purcell
8. First Assembly of God | Owasso
9. First Assembly of God | Lindsay
10. Lone Grove Assembly of God | Lone Grove
POWER SURGE 2011 is joining with
Women’s EMPOWER on March 25 & 26 at The Assembly in
Broken Arrow. Our workshops are for Preschool, Mpact, and
Teen Girl Ministries leaders. These Breakout Sessions will offer
relevant ministry ideas, hands on activities and great informa-
tion! On Saturday all GM leaders are invited to attend a very
special “Heart To Heart” session which includes a continental
breakfast and giveaways!
Pastor, please consider investing in the training of your leaders
by making sure they have the finances to attend!
Confessions of a Non-BarbieKinda Wilson
Princess Charm School : A Godly Approach to Beauty, Poise, and RighteousnessLisa Harris
Also Including:Sunlight Kids for your nursery ministry
Rainbow unit project ideas with “Make & Takes”
Stars Club Recharged
Creative Teaching Skills
Everything Daisies & Prims
Crafts with Stacy
Twilight
Social Networking and other awesome tools
“Inspired” for Coordinators
Navigate the NGM, TGM and GPH websites
For Registration information please contact The Children’s
Ministries Department at [email protected] .
Coins For Kids project money is due by March 31, 2011. Send to : National Girls Ministries Office
General Council of the Assemblies of God
1445 North Boonville Avenue
Springfield, MO 65802-1894
GREG TIFFANY //Chi Alpha [email protected]
ELIZABETH MOON //Girls Ministries [email protected]
Charley Hudspeth, Newkirk, reports 2 rededicated and 1
healed.
Raymond Frizzelle, Miami, reports 17 saved in jail
ministry and 9 adults saved in regular service.
Oren Jackson, Watonga, reports 2 saved in December.
Keith Peach, Atoka, reports 1 filled with Holy Ghost and 3
first time salvations on Haworth Teen Fine Arts
Fair.
Bonnie Sheaffer, Okc, reports several saved.
Billy Brummett, Dewey, reports 3 miracles of divine
healing.
Ken Burge, Sallisaw, reports 2 filled with the Holy Ghost
and 1 refilled.
Robert and Jan Teel report 3 filled with the Holy Ghost in
December, and 4 saved, 5 rededicated, and 19 filled with
the Holy Ghost in January.
Kurtis Ivey reports 20 saved in revivals.
Charles Holybee reports 10 saved in jail.
David Crittenden reports many healed, saved, and
delivered.
PASTORS’ REPORTS
EVANGELISTS’ REPORTS
PRAYER REQUESTDoug Everaard- son’s healing from cancer.
Joseph Bowles- employment and guidance.
Robert Walden - he and wife’s ongoing health problems.
Karen Merz - Healing from multiple surgeries.
DONATION80 dark blue choir robes. Contact Merwin Pickney at (918)
622-7100.
INFORMATIONHelp for Pastors call (918) 758-4147 or visit
www.pastoralcareinc.com.
NEEDEDSkedee Assembly needs 20 pews 10 or 11 ft. Contact Lance
Howell at (918) 767-2665.
Full time youth pastor. Contact Kevin Martin at (405) 258-
1841 or send resume’ to [email protected]
IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION YOU WOULD LIKE LISTED ON THIS PAGE OF THE OUTLOOK, PLEASE CONTACT US VIA EMAIL. [email protected]
OKLAHOMADISTRICTNEWS
TRANSFERSWELCOME:
Robert & Martha E. Favela Gulf Latin
Gabriel Elliott Arkansas
Darren G. Widner Southern Missouri
Russell E. & Judy Allen Southern Missouri
Lindsey R. Snider North Texas
Tyler R. Herring Southern Missouri
Roger Baker Arkansas
Michael R. & Nancy I. Fister Hawaii
Charles Howington Arkansas
Gary Powell Arkansas
FAREWELL:
Joseph Kellogg North Texas
Ricky & Amy Van Pay Rocky Mountain
Roger Reston New Mexico
Gary L. Thiessen Kansas
Jason Armstrong North Texas
Ricardo & Laura Aguilar Gulf Latin
Andrew Haire Southern Missouri