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Highlights from the 78th Annual District Council

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Joseph S. Girdler
Superintendent Ofce: 502.241.7111 Email: jsgirdler@kyag.org

s n's Ministrie with Childre nnis tsy De Director, Pa

Ron McManus speaking to 140 KY Healthy Church Network leaders

with Cynthiana C alvary AG pastors, Mike & Betty Barres

with new KYAG Missionaries to Cambodia, Josh & Jess Lehmkuhl

With Presbyters George Rhye & Joseph Hardt, & the only female State Executive Director of a Teen Challenge in the USA, Julie Duvall

Planning w ith Dis Gilbert Kerb trict Commander y for som encouragin g things ha e very ppening w ith Royal Ran gers

istry Director, Women In Min ng at 1st AG, Renee, speaki Martin KY

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with Women's Ministries Director, Sha ron Fridge

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Stanley E. Holder
Secretary/Treasurer Ofce: 502.241.7111 Email: seh@kyag.org

Pastor Josh & Heather Nagel (LifeLine AG, Radcli), Luke & Jace

This is a picture of Mike & Kathy Phillips and Emmy, LifePointe Family Church, Richwood.

The pastoral sta, board and leaders of LifeLine AG, Radlci

Ida and I enjoyed lunch with Dr. George Wood at the rst KFC in Corbin during District Council. Ground- breaking Services at New Life Church, Bowling Green, April 22nd

Money Matter$ in Ministry

We need to be smart in how we manage Gods money. In Jesus parable of the unjust steward, He commended the unjust steward for being shrewd in how he managed his available resources (Luke 16:8). Here are two smart things you can do with Gods money. 1) Check the interest rate on your churchs mortgage. If it is above 5% you should check into renewing your mortgage to a lower rate. 2) Check what rate your bank is paying you for any money you have in savings. Then check with AG Financial Services. I am sure they can pay you a significantly higher rate on money you invest with them in a 30 Day Demand Savings Account, or one of their other investment plans. The AG Financial Representative for Kentucky is Phil Pierce. You can contact him at 866-720-1225 or PPierce@agfinancial.org. When it comes to Money Matter$ in Ministry, God expects us to be smart with His money.
June 2012

Regional KSOM Sites For September Classes The KSOM classes that were scheduled at Camp Crestwood for Friday and Saturday, September 14-15 will instead be offered as a one day only session at three regional locations on Saturday, September 15th.

The Locations will be: Eastern KY @ Faith AG in London Central KY @ Camp Crestwood Western KY @ Christian AG in Madisonville

The Classes offered at all locations will be: Certified Intro to Hermeneutics Licensed New Testament Survey Ordained Prayer & Worship

The Schedule for the day will be: Registration for October: 8:15am Class Sessions: 9:00am 11:50am Lunch: 11:50am-12:30pm Class Sessions: 12:30pm 3:20pm Final Exam: 3:30pm 4:30pm

Pastor Tom Schaeer, Worship Team, Groundbreaking

Students must register for all three locations at the District Office no later than August 31, 2012.

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Jerry Parritt

Assistant Superintendent Ofce: 502.382.8377 Email: jparritt@fewpb.net

the blessings for ourselves that we have forgotten what it means for a soul to be lost. End of the story.. or is it? Have we as congregations, become more blind than the ones seeking the doors; all wrapped up in our worship and prayer needs that we neglect to see the multitudes of blind and lost souls? We need sentries at the doors reaching out to the blind and lost. We need worshipers at the altar to bring down the power of Gods Holy Spirit to not only bless, heal and empower, but convict unsaved souls in the pews. Our sole purpose, if Im not mistaken, is to win the lost, disciple and to send. Why are we not seeing more souls saved? Could it be that our services are geared for us and not for the ones we are seeking to save? Are our services, sinner sensitive? Have we forgotten what its like to walk into a church where you know few if any, with no idea as to what is going on or why? Have we forgotten how it feels to be convicted and not know what to do about it? Praise and Worship should be all about HIM but have we allowed it to become more about US with little or no thought about THEM! There is nothing more exciting than to see people find the joy of salvation in our services or one to one outside the box. May the Lord give you souls. Love ya, JP<>< The Back Porch is a wonderful place to just sit and share things like, coffee, sweet tea, monkey bread, ice cream, fellowship, stories, naps and occasionally some personal, serious thoughts. This is one. Once upon a time a pastor had a dream. He was the pastor of the Church-inthe-Round. The newest and biggest church in town. The doors were built into the cut and style of the building but clearly marked, Entrance, Everyone Welcome. The altar was the center piece of the church. It was always filled with the church folks seeking, praying, looking for God to pour out blessings beyond measure. He was and is and will. The services were electrifying and fresh, the preaching, powerful. Christians came from miles around just to be a part of what was going on. Wonderful things were taking place. For Christians. The Pastor assigned keepers to watch the doors to welcome people as they came in. Trouble was, so many wonderful things were happening around the altars the keepers would leave the doors to get as close to the altar as they could and periodically look back to see if anyone was coming but their hearts were down at the altar where all the good stuff was happening. The pastor noticed that many came to the door but didnt come in. They kept groping for the entrance. What was wrong? Couldnt they see the doors in plain sight? On a closer look he saw they were blind. The pastor awoke with tears flooding his eyes. He cried, God have mercy on our souls. We long so much for

Church Planting & Revitalization

Church Planting & Revitalization Director Ofce: 859.371.3787

TerryCrigger

Email: pastorterry@fuse.net

Church 922 and Church Planting

Our Saturday night service (Church 922) at Christs Chapel is designed to reach a specific demographic post high-school kids that are either un-churched or those raised in church but for various reasons abandoned traditional church in their 20s. The five years weve had this service has taught me many things. A few of those lessons are directly related to church planting. Lesson Number One God loves this generation. I realize its impossible for God to love one generation more than another but being in service with this younger generation has shown me that their brokenness and reckless search for purpose translates into passionate worship and a God that responds with equal enthusiasm. Im convinced that in the process, God is raising up church planters from within this group and also from among our Assembly of God community with a desire to reach a generation of genuine searchers/worshippers.
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Lesson Number Two This younger generation demands a gospel that is real and market tested. In other words, they care deeply about compassion ministries like caring for the less fortunate. They also expect you to listen to them without judgment as they navigate their individual faith. That being said, they quickly respond to a gospel preached without compromise and worship that is bold and anointed. The harvest within this demographic has never been larger or more responsive, offering a tremendous opportunity for church planting. Lesson Number Three This generation will commit to serving Jesus Christ with total commitment. Weve witnessed it many times. I believe there are those currently in their 20s that are willing to commit the next three decades of their life to reach this somewhat jaded but equally amazing generation. They deserve to be introduced to and challenged by the Savior of the world and church planting is one of the best ways to accomplish this goal.
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Pastors, Fathers Day is June 15th. Make it a signicant day for the men of your church.
This year, consider giving your men the NaAonal HonorBound Magazine for Fathers Day. The magazines are available through GPH, 1-800-641-4310. The item number is #728-164, the price is $1.00/copy. The magazine: All About Dad For Men Each Atle contains unique content designed to enrich the lives of men and strengthen families. Our HonorBound Theme this year, for Fathers Day is (Tune Up) Tuning up your Spiritual Life. Its Ame for our men to return to a daily closet of prayer. Prayer is our lifeline to God. It is our families lifeline as well.

My prayer is for the Holy Spirit to put a desire in the hearts of our men in the Kentucky District to pray and intercede for their wives, children, and grandchildren. I want our men to know that they need to be the primary intercessor for their families. The role of the loving, involved father is cri4cally important in the home, and it has never been more so than among todays disconnected genera4on. Josh McDowell Pastor, I believe this Fathers Day can be a weekend that you can challenge your men to allow the Holy Spirit to work in their lives as Husbands-Fathers-Grandfathers and as Men of God.

God Bless you and Happy Fathers Day to all the Great Men of Our District!

Shawn was a good kid, he grew up in church, was involved in youth group, he took numerous missions trips BUT it happened. His father died unexpectedly. Out of anger and pain Shawn started using drugs and things got out of control. He was arrested for stealing a considerable amount of money from his mother and was ordered to complete Teen Challenge. Shawn came to Chads Hope in the fall of 2009 and graduated in February 2011. Upon graduaIon, his church hired him as a custodian and shortly thereaJer, he also became the owner of a mowing company. Shawn will be married on June 16 to a wonderful ChrisIan lady named Kayla. Recently he applied for a job with a large regional corporaIon, but didnt get the job due to his prior arrest. A few hours later the company called him back and oered Shawn a supervisory posiIon that is actually a beRer, higher paying job! Shawn is a life that has been changed!
Thank-you for praying for and financially supporting Chads Hope Teen Challenge!

Good News from Chads Hope Teen Challenge!

Shawn giving his testimony at Chad's Hope

Priscillas)Place)Expansion)Project:)Two)Ways)You)Can)Help!)
Volunteer!to!help!with!the!renovation!!Contact!Eddy!Mathews!at!(502)!301=9951!or! eddymathews@yahoo.com!to!schedule!a!time!for!you!or!a!group!from!your!church!to!help! Give!a!special)offering!toward!renovation!costs!or!sponsor!the!purchase!of!needed!items.!Call! Julie!at!(502)!544=3288!for!a!complete!list!of!needs.!

Shawn and Kayla's Engagement Picture

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Thank&you&for&helping&to&make&Priscillas&Place&a&place&of&hope&for&even$more$women&in&need!!

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Missions

District Missions Directors Phone 417-337-0695 l E-mail: pebrannan@aol.com

Paul & Betty Brannan

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR KENTUCKY MISSIONARIES

It is my pleasure to introduce Kent and Paige Parrish with their daughter, Chloe, who were recently approved by the World Missions Board as appointed missionaries to the Philippines.

After serving three and a half years with the Filipino people, Kent and Paige are determined to pursue a lifelong commitment in missions. During the upcoming term they will invest in the lives of leaders from more than 20 nations at the Asia Pacific Theological Seminary in Baguio, Philippines. They also plan to continue assisting in church planting, ministering to the poor and hungry, and bringing the hope of Jesus Christ to street children and struggling families. Prior to leaving in June, 2008, to study and work as missionaries in the Philippines, Kent served as youth pastor in Lebanon, Kentucky, and later as associate pastor at Faith Worship Center in Bardstown, Kentucky. Pastors, call them today and schedule a service. Lets welcome them to the Kentucky Missionary Family! Contact the Following Missionaries for a Service or other activity in your church Dave and Debbie Amsler 502.608.9696 Kent and Paige Parrish 502.507.1268 Steve and Deanne Turley 270.906.5093

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A DEBT OF GRATITUDE

In 1962 our adventure began. A partnership was formed between the churches of Kentucky and their first appointed A/G World Missionaries, Paul and Betty Brannan. During the following years, living in seven different countries, we were involved in Bible School, pastors workshops, crusade ministry and new church planting. Every pastor that was mentored, the thousands who responded to the call to accept Christ and every church that was formed, were all made possible only because of the faithful and prayerful support of the pastors and congregations in this great Kentucky fellowship.

Merci

with the Missions Awareness Team, writing materials and assisting churches to better develop their world outreach. Currently, we are writing a series of missions training materials in both English and Spanish for the World A/G Fellowship. Without your many expressions of kindness, none of this would have happened. Betty and I owe each of you a great debt of gratitude for your prayers, your financial support and for your friendship for so many years. It is now our privilege to serve the Kentucky Ministry Network as Missions Director. It will be an honor to serve our pastors and congregations, Pastor Joe and our missionaries. Together, let us pray, plan and pursue the fulfillment of Christs command to Go into all the world

Dankie

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Although we officially retired on March 31, 2012, many will understand my reluctance to use the word retirement. We continue to work

Salama

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July 21st

Girls Ministries Conference

At: Trinity Chapel 8617 Whipps Mill Rd Louisville, KY - Registrations are availablE

Ignite

JBQ Board Member Pastor Phil Walton

Mayfair 2012

Top 10 Giving as of March, 2012

At First Assembly Nicholasville

Lakeside Worship Center Cardboard Box Movie Night

Pastor Te rr make a d y & Marla Moore ifference in BGMC

1. Christs Chapel Erlanger 2. First Assembly Clinton 3. Victory AG Flemingsburg 4. First Assembly Henderson 5. Lifeline Radcli 6. Emmanuel Louisville 7. Living Hope Cynthiana 8. First Assembly Nicholasville 9. Cornerstone London 10. Shively Worship Louisville
Lets see if we can bring 75% of our churches in for BGMC. Every little bit of change makes a big difference.
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Gilbert Kerby

Royal Rangers District Commander Phone: 888.776.8324 Email: expert_exteriors@yahoo.com

June 22-24, 2012 Kentucky District Pow Wow Kentucky District Pow Wow shock and awe factor will be off the charts. You must attend to find out what is going to happen. Just a little hint it will be in keeping with the theme Take Flight. Hope to see you there.

July 8-13, 2012 Royal Ranger 50th year anniversary National Camporama Royal Rangers will be celebrating their 50th birthday on July 8-13, 2012. What birthday party that will be. Dont miss this event. It will be a once in a life time opportunity.

Ofce: 502.241.7111

Kentucky Youth Alive Email: ky7@mac.com

Rodney Goodlett

Recently, I had the privilege to travel to Montana and work with Provision International. Provision is a missions organization designed to help the impoverished of the world by suppling medical equipment, food, and clothing. Our keynote speaker was former President Bush. He did a great job speaking and it was a honor to meet him. It was a great experience and I learned a lot.
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Join us in Louisville, August 6 10, 2012, for National Youth Convention featuring the National Fine Arts Festival and AIM Outreach and help make it the biggest year ever!

SPEED THE LIGHT GIVING TOP 20 JANUARY APRIL 2012 $5,412.46 1. Lexington, First Assembly of God 2. Bowling Green, New Life Church $3,033.64 3. Mayeld, First Assembly of God $2,801.75 4. Hillview, Assembly of God $2,522.83 5. Henderson, First Assembly of God $2,376.62 6. Erlanger, Christs Chapel Assembly of God $2,271.17 7. Owensboro, Good Shepherd Assembly of God $1,343.01 8. Cynthiana, Calvary Assembly of God $1,072.85 9. Paducah, Victory Worship Center $1,065.05 10. Flemingsburg, Assembly of God $901.21 11. London, Faith Assembly of God $900.00 12. Elizabethtown, Lakeside Worship Center $840.84 13. Georgetown, Trinity Assembly $765.31 14. Cynthiana, Living Hope Assembly of God $626.16 15. Burkesville, Living Word Assembly of God $550.00 16. Pikeville, Jubilee Worship Center $544.73 17. Richmond, Faith Assembly $519.69 18. Hazard, Victory Assembly of God $500.00 19. Morehead, Assembly of God 20. Madisonville, Abundant Grace Fellowship
Trenton, Assembly of God $500.00 $425.00 $396.21

Youth W orker T raining Confere nc at Camp e: October 19-2 0 Crestwo od Youth C onventio n Novemb er 16-17, : Frankfo rt Conve ntion Center

G-5 Dis cip Septemb leship: er Crestwo 7-9 at Camp od

Save th e dates for upcomin g events :

Congratulations to our Ralph Harris Award Winners! Hannah Hyatt from River of Life in Paris was the recipient of our 2012 Speed the Light Ralph W. Harris Student winner. Ryan Meador of Lakeside Worship Center in Elizabethtown was our 2012 Speed the Light Ralph W. Harris Leader winner.

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District Council Videos are available online at: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/kentuckydistrict-council-a-g In addition, we have DVDs available of four of the services. Cost for these DVDs: $15 for one service or $45 for a full set. Contact Debbie Brown at djb@kyag.org or 502-241-7111, Ext.22 for more information regarding ordering DVDs.

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Anthony and Dana Martin

District Music Directors Phone: 859.312.4624 Email: pastoranthony@truelifeag.org

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With T.J. Thorn, Worship Leader at Trinity A/G (Georgetown) during DC2012

With Amie Goodlett, Worship Leader at Taylorsville A/G, during DC2012

t h ipers mus nd h is wors d is spirit, a Spirit and in truth. Go the worsh ip in hn 4:24 Jo

Annual Worship Conference

November 2-3, 2012

True Life Church, Lexington
Sponsored by the Kentucky Ministry Network, Anthony Martin, DMD

Dana and I with Dr. George Wood at DC2012

With Pastor Ben Strong, Worship Pastor at Concord Christian Center (Paducah), during DC2012

The Nile

Mercy Maternity

Mission 1:27

It doesn't take a lot of money to change an orphans life! The overwhelming need of the worlds 165 million orphans is great. There is much work to do. Those of us working to aid these kids keep our focus on the one that we have the power to help, rather than the large number. It does not cost a lot of money to change an orphans life. I have requests sitting on my desk from all over the world, totaling over $63,000.

We need flip flops. These can be purchased for as little as $1.00 per pair. Flip flops are an easy item to ship and are beneficial to those who have no shoes. It protects them from parasites. We need basic personal items and medical supplies. For a few dollars you can purchase band aids, toothpaste, bars of soap, etc. We need Christmas Shoe boxes. I know its only the beginning of summer, but we must have these in route overseas by Sept/Oct. You can collect small gift items, personal items, or school supplies. Whatever you can fit in a shoe box.

Overwhelming, yes, but not for long. Somehow when I write the check for $500 the feelings subside. This morning I did not have enough to fulfill these two projects: $250 for a feeding program in Romania and $250 for a feeding pro- We do request that all items are new and in good condition. gram in Bolivia. When I came to the office today there was If you can help with any of these projects or for a complete a check that put us up to that $500 amount we needed. list, email me at info@mission127.com. May God richly bless you for caring for orphans! It doesnt take a lot of money to change an orphans life. Heres how you can help. Darren LewisMission 1:27 Director
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Kentucky Pastors Missions Trip April 20-26, 2013

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At the Kentucky School of Ministry we prepare people for ministry.

KSOM
Class
Relationships & Ethics in Ministry Old Testament Survey Psalms & Proverbs Thriving Youth Groups

August 17-18, 2012 at Camp Crestwood

The deadline for registration for this class is August 3, 2012.

Credential Level
Certied or Continuing Education Licensed or Diploma in Biblical Studies Ordained Youth Ministry

Textbook
Five Love Languages By: Gary Chapman ISBN:1881273156 and Ministerial Ethics By: T. Burton Pierce ISBN: 0882433202

Textbooks: Encountering the Old Testament By: Bill Arnold and Brian Beyer ISBN: 0801002648

Textbooks: How to Read the Psalms By: Tremper Longman III ISBN: 0877849412 How to Read Proverbs By: Tremper Longman III ISBN: 0877849420 Textbook: Thriving Youth Ministry: Secrets for Growing Youth Ministry By: Jeanne Mayo

Class registration cost is $55. An additional fee of $5 will be applied if the student would like to include a hot cooked breakfast on Saturday morning. Textbooks are not included in fee. All textbooks are available thru the District Oce. The Study Guide will be mailed to the student upon registration. Completed Study Guide must be handed in upon arriving at the Friday night teaching session. Students must copy their completed Study Guide PRIOR to arriving & use the copy for further study. Registration information is available at www.kyag.org or call or email Debbie Brown for details or information 502-241-7111 Ext.22, or djb@kyag.org.
Regional KSOM Sites For September Classes The KSOM classes that were scheduled at Camp Crestwood for Friday and Saturday, September 14-15 will instead be offered as a one day only session at three regional locations on Saturday, September 15th.

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Julie Duvall teaching Preaching in Cultural Context

The Locations will be: Eastern KY @ Faith AG in London Central KY @ Camp Crestwood Western KY @ Christian AG in Madisonville

The Classes offered at all locations will be: Certified Intro to Hermeneutics Licensed New Testament Survey Ordained Prayer & Worship The Schedule for the day will be: Registration for October: 8:15am Class Sessions: 9:00am 11:50am Lunch: 11:50am-12:30pm Class Sessions: 12:30pm 3:20pm Final Exam: 3:30pm 4:30pm

Randy Weeks teaching Prison Epistles

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Brian Neugent teaching Thriving Youth Groups

Students must register for all three locations at the District Office no later than August 31, 2012.

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Schedule

SERVICE

Retreat E LOV
WOMENS
Church
HOST
Frankfort First 1019 E. Main Street Frankfort, KY 40601 Pastors Ernest & Sharon Fridge

July 26 - 28, 2012

Guest Speaker
Susanne Cox

Life Changing AWESOME and REFRESHING A Blessing POWERFUL WORSHIP Great Teaching

THURSDAY 6pm Registration 7 pm Service FRIDAY 8am Breakfast 9 am Ministry of the Word 10 am-12 pm Breakout Sessions (special session for teen girls only with Susanne Cox) 7 pm Service SATURDAY 9 am Breakfast 10 am Ministry of the Word

Hotel

Capitol Plaza Hotel

405 Wilkinson Blvd 502.227.5100

Faireld Inn

Student Registration (14-22) $20 per person

Registration
Early Registration $30 per person

40 Chenault Drive 502.695.8881

Elevate Worship Team

At Door $40 per person

Worship

(includes Breakfast & After Glow)

Special Touch Coordinator Ofce: 502-867-7097 Ky Special Touch Getaway is drawing near (July 23-27), but it's not too late for you to be a part of the life-changing "Getaway" experience. We are still in need of caregivers and caregivers-in-training (CIT's - ages 14-17). If you feel the Lord tugging at your heart to be a part of this great week, contact Kusum at the above number for information! Hope to see you there!
June 2012

Kusam Neal

Email: kusumneal@a2.net

All early registrants will be entered in a drawing for a Complete Makeover

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Matching Funds Presenta1on: KYAG has $25,000 that has been presented in matching funds for every dollar raised across our Ministry Network in 2012. Every dollar you or your church sends, we have funds to match. $1 becomes $2. $50 becomes $100. $500 becomes $1000, etc., up to $25,000. Pastors, we are asking each AG church in Kentucky to par7cipate annually in our state-wide missions project endeavor. The Zero Zone has zero churches, zero missionaries, and zero Chris7ans. Please take an oering and/or send a missions giE designated "zero zone" to: KYAG, PO BOX 98, Crestwood, KY 40014. You will receive missions giving credit for all giEs. Thank you. We are stronger, together!

2012 Pastor s Exchange

November 13, 2012 1 pm - 4 pm
Host Pastor: Dr. Garry Brackett Location: New Harvest Assembly of God 3864 US HWY 127 S, Frankfort, KY

KYAG Ministry Network Presents:

E DAT Joseph S. Girdler E There is No Charge or Registration Fee. E TH Kentucky District SAV Superintendent
This year's Pastor's Exchange is a Pastor's Forum Round-table event.
jsgirdler@kyag.org 502.241.7111

There will be sessions exclusively for Senior Pastors as well as sessions exclusively for Associate/Staff Pastors.

Please plan on joining your KYAG colleagues for this special day of networking & dialogue.

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Kentucky)A.G.) Ministers)&)Leaders)) FACEBOOK)GROUP

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Updated District Calendars

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$15.00 registration

2012 Kentucky Ministry Networks Annual Ministers Orientation & Leadership Conference
Dr. Ron McManus served as a Senior Pastor for over 16 years. Under his leadership, the church grew from a congregation of 350 to over 3,000 attendees. He has served as a denominational executive and a member of several college and seminary boards. He received his B.A. from Southeastern University, an M.A. Degree from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, and a D. Min. from Erskine Seminary. Dr. McManus has spoken and conducted seminars throughout the United States, as well as in Europe, South Korea, India, Singapore, Philippines, and Latin America. He has a heart for pastors and a passion for leadership training In addition, Dr. McManus served as President of EQUIP, (Encouraging Qualities Undeveloped in People), a not-for-profit Christian organization in Atlanta, Georgia, founded by Dr. John Maxwell from 1997-2000. EQUIPs ministry is to develop leaders in over 100 countries. He is also the former president of the Center for Church Leadership, and was the founding director of the Church Transformation Network of the General Council of the Assemblies of God. He continues to serve as a National Church Consultant for the Healthy Church Network.

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Ron McManus

Tuesday, August 21st 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Camp Crestwood

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NEWS
Pastors Reports
Brandenburg, Glad Tidings AG3 people were saved through Jail Ministry Cadiz, Word of Hope AG2 people were saved Clinton, First AG1 person was bap:zed in water and 2 people joined the church Cynthiana, Calvary AG2 people were saved Danville, Cornerstone AG5 people were saved Elizabethtown, Fountain of Life1 person was saved Frenchburg, Dayspring AG1 person was bap:zed in water Lawrenceburg, Full Gospel AG2 people were saved Leitcheld, New Life AG4 people were saved Lexington, Bread of Life AG4 people were saved, 1 person was bap:zed in water and 2 people joined the church Lexington, True Life AG2 people were saved and 5 new members joined the church Louisville, Emmanuel AG5 people were saved and one person received the bap:sm in the Holy Spirit Louisville, Shively Worship Center4 people received salva:on Louisville, Southwest AG27 people received salva:on Mt. Sterling, ChrisMan AG6 people were saved Nicholasville, First AG5 people were saved and 4 people joined the church Paris, River of Life Ministries10 people received salva:on, 15 people were bap:zed in water, 6 people were bap:zed in the Holy Spirit and one person joined the church Pikeville, Jubilee ChrisMan5 people were saved and 5 people were bap:zed in water Princeton, First AGone person received the giK of salva:on Raceland, First AG12 people received salva:on for the rst :me, 17 people rededicated their lives to Christ and 5 people were bap:zed in water Radcli, Lifeline AG11 adults joined membership of the church, 3 people were saved and one person was bap:zed in water Vanceburg, Bethesda AG 6 people received salva:on

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MINISTERS AVAILABLE FOR FILL IN OR SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Roy Bennett ________________270.232.4941 Woodrow Berry _____________606.620.5449 Doris Bunch ________________270.212.1422 Gary Churchman_____________502.222.8141 Harold Clayborn _____________859.792.1252 Nathan Cockrill______________ 417.350.2790 Benjamin Dock ______________859.737.5674 Mary Dorgan ________________859.653.0694 Linda Fambrough ____________270.826.9179 Joseph Hardt_______________ 502.241.6030 Larry Hill ___________________606.849.8115 Gerald Hogan _______________270.791.7212 Sean Kelly__________________859.432.4742 Robert Lawrence, Jr. _________615.720.5678 Rachel Leonard______________859.802.7261 Ryan Lewis ________________ 859.608.2215 Jerry Parritt ________________502.382-8377 Philip Reed ________________ 270.999.6236 Marlene Reynolds ___________270.272.1401 Terry Rigsby ________________270.265.5016 Bill Robinson _______________ 859.322.8989 Ottis Rose _________________ 859.771.8208 Sherman Smith _____________270.401.1149 LaVern Snyder ______________502.241.4082 Lana Tilley _________________ 502.229.5446 Joe Timberlake ______________270.799.8974 James Turner ______________ 812-621-7026 C. Leigh Wiles ______________502.485.9955 Mark Wilhoite _______________502.424.1909 Robert Young _______________ 859.473.0484

KY ASSEMBLIES OF GOD DISTRICT LEADERSHIP

EXECUTIVE PRESBYTERY SUPERINTENDENT............ JOSEPH S. GIRDLER ASST. SUPERINTENDENT..........JERRY PARRITT SECRETARY/TREASURER............STAN HOLDER GENERAL PRESBYTER.......JOSEPH S. GIRDLER GENERAL PRESBYTER ............STAN HOLDER GENERAL PRESBYTER......TERRY CRIGGER EAST REGION EXECT PRESBY..TERRY CRIGGER WEST REGION EXECT PRESBY...BOBBY STRONG DISTRICT PRESBYTERS JACKSON PURCHASE............BOBBY STRONG PENNYRILE..............................JOHN MORSE SOUTH CENTRAL...................WADE HUGHES CENTRAL...............................NEAL GORDON LOUISVILLE...........................GEORGE RHYE NORTH CENTRAL...................DAN COLLARD BLUEGRASS..........................TERRY MOORE CUMBERLAND............MARY JANE BOGGS RED RIVER..........................EDDIE THOMAS NORTHERN.........................TERRY CRIGGER NORTHEAST...............................JIM WELLS MOUNTAIN.........................LORIE VANNUCCI APPOINTED DEPARTMENTAL MINISTRIES REPRESENTATIVE KENTUCKY DISTRICT..............BRIAN NEUGENT HONORARY PRESBYTERS KENTUCKY DISTRICT................JOSEPH HARDT KENTUCKY DISTRICT..............LAVERN SNYDER

DISTRICT MINISTERS
CHI ALPHA
MARK RANDALL...........................270.753.9786 MARK.RANDALL@MURRAYSTATE.EDU CHILDRENS MINISTRIES & GIRLS MINISTRIES PATSY DENNIS..................859.552.5437 GLITZ920@WINDSTREAM.NET CHRISTIAN EDUCATION (OPEN POSITION) CHURCH PLANTING DIRECTOR TERRY CRIGGER..........................859.371.3787 PASTORTERRY@FUSE.NET MENS MINISTRIES LEE WILLIAMS.................................270.351.4655 HONORBOUND@BBTEL.COM MISSIONS DIRECTOR PAUL BRANNAN..417.337.0695 PEBRANNAN@AOL.COM MUSIC DIRECTOR ANTHONY MARTIN...........................859.312.4624 PASTORANTHONY@WESTENDLEX.ORG ROYAL RANGERS GILBERT KERBY..............................888.776.8324 XPERT_EXTERIORS@YAHOO.COM WWW.KYROYALRANGERS.ORG SPECIAL TOUCH KUSUM NEAL..................................502.867.7097 KUSUMNEAL@ATT.NET TEEN CHALLENGE OFFICE.......................................502.544.3288 TEENCHALLENGEKY@JUNO.COM WOMENS MINISTRIES SHARON FRIDGE.........................502.545.1980 SHARONFRIDGE@AOL.COM YOUTH DIRECTOR BRIAN NEUGENT.................................502.241.7111 KYM@KYAG.ORG YOUTH ALIVE RODNEY GOODLETT............................502.241.7111 YA@KYAG.ORG ACCOUNT # 2602076

Evangelist Reports
Evangelists Don and Doris Carver report, We have just returned from our 7th mission trip to Honduras, March 6-20. It was a very successful trip, to God be the glory! In the Ime we were there, we had 18 services in dierent areas of San Pedro Sula. Here are some of the reportsThere were 75 decisions for Christ. In one church, Bethel Assembly of God, with Pastor Elias & Catlina Pias, there were more than 20 people healed. The Womens Ministry of this church took us to a drug and alcohol rehabilitaIon center. During this service, many were broken with tears of repentance and wanIng deliverance. The director of the Center, said they had never seen the men so broken and open to receive the Gospel. It was awesome how the presence of the Lord was in the service to set men free.

Chaplains Reports
Chaplain Robert Risner reports in his January thru March Quarterly Report that he saw 12 decisions for Christ and 6 Water Bap:sms.
Please email your news, prayer requests, announcements and informa6on items to Pastor Joe at jsgirdler@kyag.org or send it to the District Oce.

June 2012

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Kentucky District Pow Wow

Glasgow, Rotary Ranger Reservation

June 22-24, 2012

Theme: Take Flight
Isaiah 40:31

Contact Gilbert Kerby for more information: 888.776.8324 www.kyroyalrangers.org