Colorado District Assembly
Conference
Denver First Church
June 19-21, 2014
CONFERENCE NOTEBOOK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................................................
REPORTS FROM OUR CHURCHES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER
DISTRICT AND COMMITTEE REPORTS …………………………...
BUSINESS …………………………………………………………………
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GENERAL SCHEDULE
Colorado District Assembly Conference
June 19 – 21, 2014
Denver First Church of the Nazarene
Rev. David M Ralph – District Superintendent
Dr. David Graves – General Superintendent
THURSDAY, JUNE 19
1:30 pm
2:30 – 3:30 pm
DAC Registration begins in Diehl Commons
Exhibits open in Diehl Commons
Plenary Learning Workshop
Opening workshop for everyone – Dr. Amy Hanson (Sanctuary)
Breaking Down the Age Barriers: Practical Ways for
Becoming an
4:00 – 5:00 pm
5:00 – 7:00 pm
6:45 pm
7:00 – 9:00 pm
FRIDAY, JUNE 20
7:45 – 8:30 am
Foyer
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Intergenerational Church
SDMI – Dr. Amy Hanson (Student Ministries Room)
Children – Rev. Amy Guthrie (Room 201)
NMI – Dr. Scott and Gail Dooley (Room 200)
NYI – Rev. Troy Teeter (Junior High Room)
Ministry – Rev. Dave Ralph (Choir Room)
Ministry – Jay Hawes and Nate Sutliff (Room 202)
Dinner break – On your own
DAC Registration continues/ Exhibits - Diehl Commons
Veritas Mini-concert in the Sanctuary
Opening Service
Praise and Worship/ Announcements
Greetings and Opening Legislation by Dr. David Graves
Welcome by host pastor Rev. Shawn A. Siegfreid
Proclamation/Report by District Superintendent Rev. David Ralph
Incarnational Holiness: Delight not Duty
Cluster Report (Holy Living) – South Denver
Proclamation by Dr. David Graves
Voting begins in West Foyer
DAC Registration/ Exhibits/ Voting opens – Diehl Commons/West
Morning Service and Legislation Sessions
Praise and Celebration/ Announcements
Proclamation by Dr. Graves
Incarnational Holiness: Enablement not Striving
Organization of the Conference and Legislation
NMI Session – Welcome by NMI President Wayla Murrow
Greetings - Mrs. Carolita Fraley: Global NMI Council
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12:00 – 1:30 pm
1:30 – 5:00 pm
4:45 pm
5:00 – 7:00 pm
Special Music
Proclamation by NMI Missionaries Dr. Scott & Gail Dooley
Incarnational Holiness: Holy Love to our World
Northwest Nazarene University report – Dr. David Alexander
Announcements/ Instructions/ Dismissal
Ticketed Lunch provided by DFC NYI Student Ministry
Chaplains lunch in Community Room
Cluster Reports (Holy Living) and Workshops
1:30 – 2:30 pm
Cluster Reports in Choir Room
North Denver/Boulder, Southwest Mountains
Workshops Session 1 – See additional sheet
2:45 – 3:45 pm
Cluster Reports in Choir Room
Ark Valley, Colorado Springs
Workshops Session 2 – See additional sheet
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Cluster Reports in Choir Room
Northeast Plains, Northern, Western Slope
Workshops Session 3 – See additional sheet
Elder Choir Rehearsal in DFC Sanctuary
Ticketed Dinner provided by Golden Bell Camp
NNU Alumni Dinner in Fellowship Hall
Spanish Churches Dinner with Rev. Gabriel Salguero in
Fellowship Hall
7:00 – 9:00 pm
SATURDAY, JUNE 21
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Ordinands Dinner with GS Dr David Graves in Community Room
Praise and Celebration
Cluster Report (Holy Living) – Pueblo and Central Mountains
Welcome by SDMI Chairman - Roger Freels
Special Music
Proclamation by Rev. Gabriel Salguero
Incarnational Holiness: Empowerment not Doctrine
Announcements and Dismissal to Ice Cream Social
Praise and Celebration
Proclamation by Rev. Gabriel Salguero
Incarnational Holiness: Cross Cultural Empowerment
Final Legislative Session
Election Results
NBC Greeting and Report – Dr. Harold Graves
Ordination Service
Proclamation by General Superintendent Dr. David Graves
Incarnational Holiness: Holy Love in our Society
Farewell and Dismissal by Rev. David Ralph
Ordinands Reception in Fellowship Hall
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Welcome Delegates and Guests to the 106th
Colorado District Annual Conference!
“HOLINESS:
DELIGHT NOT DUTY!!!”
"Don’t even think about leaving Jerusalem until you
be endued with the power from on high” (Luke
24:49)
Jesus said to his disciples that ministry would be tough and to be effective and powerful
that they needed strength beyond themselves, “Don’t dare leave the safety of your home
and go out into a world that is oppositional to the gospel unless you are passionate and
empowered" Luke 24:49
The Church of The Nazarene has a proud heritage of promoting
scriptural holiness as more specifically stated by our founder Dr. Bresee
as being most effective when directed to the poor. Therein you have
our calling and our mission as well as the target group (at least
historically) that was the most effective message we could carry.
CONNECTIONAL not CONGREGATIONAL:
The church started as group of people who were consumed with the
thrilling and sensational message of the Spirit Filled life. They knew it
to be the secret for the believer to be impassioned for mission and
evangelism. They found when weak and anemic Christians came into a full experience of Spirit
Filling that they were empowered and impassioned for spreading the good news of Jesus!
The early churches in our tribe realized that they needed to be a part of the bigger mission in
order to affect regional and world change. So they pushed from the ground up for church starts
and taking new areas of mission fields.
A MOVEMENT from the GROUND UP:
The movement came from the grass roots to push upward (and not top
down) and forward the mission of evangelism and spirit filling. There
was a groundswell from the bottom up to create districts and start
colleges and have a world mission that would advance this message. The motor was not top
down bureaucracy that said; “We have to do this,” It was from pastors and laymen who went out
and started Nazarene churches and colleges. It appears that the pyramid has been turned upside
down and advancement is expected to be promoted from HQ and District mission. In a recent
New Start committee Dr. Kevin Compton took several of our pastors to a training. Near the end
of the session a seasoned pastor was weeping and said; “I don’t know why I’m not as
impassioned as my father about new starts. My father secured a rented hall and put a curtain up
down the center of the hall and he and his family lived in the rented hall and then started a
church on the other side.” HE asked himself a soul searching question: “Why am I not that
committed and sacrificial and impassioned about doing the same outcome, i.e., planting churches
but in today’s style and methodology?”
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HOLINESS - the SPIRIT FILLED LIFE:
Our seminal reason for existence was to preach the message of
cleansing and empowerment through the teaching of a 2nd definite
work of the Spirit called the "sanctified life.” The emphasis of this
DAC is to re-emphasize the beauty and the delight, not the duty of our affirming doctrine. It is
our privilege as the CON to affirm in the larger discussion of the evangelical community that
there is an experience with God that is filling and enabling the Christian believer.
I recently asked the President of Wesleyan Holiness Consortium what was the best word that
works for postmoderns in communicating the work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the
believers. Unhesitatingly he said; “HOLINESS” It’s a biblical word and it is used in the Bible
more times than any other singular word.
Our 12 Ordinands who bring to the climax of their ministry preparation are committing to this
assembly that wherever they go they will carry the torch of Holiness. A committed laymen who
loves the message of Spirit enablement can go and as they go carry the torch of Holiness. An
impassioned clergy who love to help people experience empowered living can go and carry the
torch of Holiness.
David M. Ralph
Colorado D.S.
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Dr. David W. Graves is a general
superintendent in the Church of the
Nazarene with an office at the Global
Ministry Center in Lenexa, Kansas,
USA.
He was chosen for the highest elected
office in the church at the 27th General
Assembly held in Orlando, Florida,
USA, in 2009. At the time of his
election, Dr. Graves was the senior pastor of College Church of
the Nazarene in Olathe, Kansas, where he had served since
2006.
Prior to College Church he served as director of the Sunday
School Ministries Department for the Church of the Nazarene
International Headquarters from 2001–2006. He has had pastoral
assignments in Kansas, Ohio, Tennessee, Oklahoma, and North
Carolina. Graves is a graduate of Olivet Nazarene University
(ONU) and received his Master of Divinity degree from
Nazarene Theological Seminary. He received an honorary
Doctor of Divinity from ONU. He is the author of three books
and has written for numerous publications.
Dr. Graves and his wife, Sharon, have four married children,
Michael, John, Stephen, and Rachel, and seven grandchildren.
He is a fourth-generation Nazarene on both sides of his family.
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Colorado District Year in Review May 1, 2013 to April 30, 2014
THE NUMBERS
(preliminary as of this printing date)
Organized Churches
69
New Starts (CTM’s)
9
Organic Center
1
Preaching Points
3
New Nazarenes
454
Baptisms
486
Conversions
1,726
Church Membership
11,915
Average Weekly SDMI Attendance
7,514
Average Weekly Worship Attendance 9,353
Money Raised
$15,303,815
Given for World Evangelism
$ 675,331 (4.41% of gross income)
Given for District Operations
$ 441,589 (2.88% of gross income)
Given for Pensions & Benefits $ 254,256 (1.66% of gross income)
Given for NNU
$ 232,455 (1.51% of gross income)
THE EVENTS
9 NewStarts (CTM’s)
Denver Family
Falcon Cornerstone Community
Fort Collins Ridin’ for the Brand
Parker Epic
Security Kingdom Rock
Windsor the Rock
Aurora Calvary
Delta Cross & Spurs Cowboy Fellowship
Austin Cowboy at the Cross
4 Preaching Points
Delta Gunnison Valley - Uniweep Canyon, Hope Fellowship,
Greeley Celebration Pointe - Keota
1 Organic Center
Lone Tree The Crash
3 Intercity Ministries
Jesus of Nazareth, Movement 5280, Nehemiah
1 Camp
Golden Bell Camp and Conference Center
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OUR
CHURCH
REPORTS
IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER
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Location—(Mail to: PO Box 584, Arvada, CO 80001) The
Depot at Five Parks, 13810 W. 85th Drive, Arvada, CO
80005 (Website: www.nwcommunitychurch.org)
Pastor—(9/1/05) Kent Sailsbery (Pat), 6329 Cole Court,
Arvada, CO 80004
(E-mail: kent@nwcommunitychurch.org; 720-220-3457)
For the 5th yr. in a row our church has taken a Navajo
ministry trip to a church in Twin Pines Arizona. We
reached out in the Arvada Harvest Festival with a Kids
booth where they can come and sit and string together bead
necklaces, over 500 kids came thru our booth this
year. There is a great spirit week after week in our Sunday
gatherings. We have been blessed with a tremendous
number of people that have come thru our church that are
pursuing a call to ministry. We have been blessed to have
Pastor Randy Jones join us this year in an associate role and
this has been a very positive indicator to our people for our
future.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2013
2014
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
CONVERSIONS
District - NO
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
90
80
76.341
80.889
78.219
70
67.51
60
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
15
2
0
4
4
25
28
35
28
30
53
52
49
2012
41
48
51
55
2011
2014
Location—1800 S. Tower Rd., Aurora, CO 80013 (Web
site: www.tcfchurch.org, E-mail:
churchoffice@tcfchurch.org; fax: 303-337-9101; 303-3379100)
Pastor—(1/20/09) Russ Martin (Lou Ann), 20915 E. Berry
Ave., Centennial, CO 80015 (E-mail
russmartin@tcfchurch.org; (720-475-0155)
We recently led a W & W trip to Ecuador which saw
completion of a project at the Nazarene Seminary in
Quito. A mission trip to Belize is schedule in February.
Attendance is up and we are having continued growth. This
Easter was our largest attendance ever. We took in 15 new
members, 12 of which were POF’s. We are heading toward
a new family life center because we are bursting at the
seams in the youth and children departments. Children’s
quizzing is an excellent ministry that is occurring in our
church. There is excellent morale in the life of the church
and we are enjoying marvelous days at Aurora Tower.
Fifteen of our people are going on a cruise in the fall to retrace the journeys of Paul on his 2nd & 3rd missionary
journeys.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2013
2014
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF -
12
20
41
WORSHIP
34
285
281
271
285
501
488
459
2012
285
281
285
278
425
2011
CONVERSIONS
District -
Thousan
ds
Total Funds Raised
1000
448.596
549.846
542.606
601.069
2011
2012
2013
2014
0
Total Funds Raised
16
Location—300 S. Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305
(Web site: www.bouldersbnaz.org: E-mail:
sbnazarene@gmail.com; 303-494-8810)
Pastor—(7/1/02) Robert C. Franz (Stephanie), 370 Bates
Ave., Boulder, CO 80305
(E-mail: pastorbobfranz@comcast.net; 303-494-1132)
God is sustaining his church in Boulder. Even though we
have had some setbacks and losses with the September
floods, we have seen God's loving hand at work. We have
several new members, and some of our older members and
friends have experienced healing from life threatening
illnesses - giving God the glory. Within the church there
has been an outpouring of concern for Missions work, and
we celebrate a former CU college student, who we nurtured
for 4 years, now responding to a call to enter the full-time
Christian ministry.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2012
2013
2014
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - YES
2
0
0
0
11
22
24
26
30
27
30
32
27
29
37
34
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - YES
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
150
100
96.286
79.98
71.347
50
68.244
0
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
17
2014
Location —10 Chapel Hill Drive, Brighton, CO 80601 (Email: brad.paradee@yahoo.com; 303-659-0745)
Pastor—(8/15/08) W. Bradley Paradee (Susan), 2380 Deer
Trail Creek Dr., Brighton, CO 80601 (E-mail:
brad.paradee@yahoo.com; 303-641-3957
We had marvelous growth this year in our worship and
church. Our school doubled in size for the 2nd year in a
row. We doubled the amount of ministries in the church,
one was a weekly service project in the park, cleaning &
barbequing for the people. Another service project of
interest was an old farmer who lost his joy for life. We
ministered to him and noticed an old shed out back. Our
church built him a chicken coup & gave him 12 laying
hens… now he wakes up grousing but collecting eggs daily
with a smile on his face…
CHURCH STATISTICS
2013
2014
49
77
22
67
105
209
170
118
252
353
2012
212
301
308
202
188
318
2011
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
CONVERSIONS
District - NO
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
400
300
200
198.142
256.078
211.184
314.84
100
0
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
18
2014
Location—500 Cameron St. (mail: P.O. Box 427), Brush, CO
80723 (E-mail:
brush.nazarene@hotmail.com; 970-842-4211)
Pastor—Rev. Rick Davis (Sandy)
(E-mail rdaledavis@hotmail.com) (970-842-2294)
The children’s ministry is growing and VBS was very well
attended. A total of 75 in that event led to 5 children accepting
Christ. We had Easter services and Christmas events that
seemed to be exceptional. The financial picture in the life of the
church is looking up with an approximate 15% increase. This is
reflected to the tune of being a 14% church for WEF!
Attendance is showing healthy trends upward and that has been
encouraging to the morale of the church. Pastor Rick led the
Navajo ministry this year for the 1st time taking over 20
bicycles to the Native American churches. The church is excited
about the future and doing some events such as a historical tent
revival every Wednesday night all summer in which they will
be serving hotdogs to the community and doing church service
outside on the grounds.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2012
2013
2014
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - YES
2
2
0
10
50
54
62
81
81
77
70
56
51
52
50
102
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - YES
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
110
100
103.523
100.628
94.702
90
88.038
80
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
19
2014
Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 176) 30275 North Hwy. 24,
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(Website: www.highcountrychurch.org; 719-395-6730
Email: highcountrychurch@hotmail.com)
Pastor—(06/01/93) Ken Rose (Nancy), 30440 CR 356,
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(E-mail: kencrose@gmail.com; 719-395-6881)
By God’s grace we raised $3,500 with a water carnival
fundraiser (including and auction to “dunk” the pastor) to
send one of our young adults to serve at a Christian school
in Thailand. Our Father’s Day “Bring your ATV/Jeep to
church Sunday” was our second-best attended service of the
year, with many joining the 4WD ride afterward. Our
sanctuary and parking lot were filled to capacity several
times, including Christmas Eve service, which overflowed
almost to the point of turning people away. Spiritually,
many hearts were changed by the Lord this year, including
some long-time “rascals.”
CHURCH STATISTICS
2012
2013
2014
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - YES
4
0
2
6
39
37
44
45
59
58
60
56
62
63
59
59
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - YES
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
150
100
95.838
96.086
2012
2013
64.885
84.18
50
0
2011
Total Funds Raised
20
2014
Location – 15625 E. Iliff Ave., Aurora, CO 80013
Pastor—(01/19/14) Hyun Soo Park
(E-mail: ldssas@icloud.com)
Denver Calvary Church of the Nazarene is a Korean church
for Korean residents in Denver. This church was established
in 2011 to help immigrants from Korea who want to
worship God with their mother tongue, and registered to the
Church of the Nazarene and joined in Colorado District.
Though this church is still non-organized church, we are
planning to organize this church according to the manual of
the Nazarene Church. We worship with around 30 adults
and around 20 youth and young adults together for now,
mainly with Korean language for the main service, and with
English for the Bible study for youth and young adults. Pray
for this church please to be a sound church to help the
people who are between the two cultures with the message
of God.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2012
2013
2014
0
32
45
47
2011
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF -
SDMI
CONVERSIONS
District -
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
0.0015
0.001
0.0005
0
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
21
2014
Location —1301 McKinley, Canon City, CO 81212 (Email: LincolnPark@Q.Com; 719-275-1324)
Pastor—(10/28/13) Richard Clark (Andrea), 63 Blue
Grouse Dr., Cañon City, CO 81212 (E-mail:
fabnazfam5@msn.com; 719-306-3128)
The church has had some real bonding moments in the
service. We deliver popcorn to the elementary school across
the street and have seen a few new attendees because of that
outreach ministry. The food pantry has had some very good
influence in the community. The Easter celebration was a
high day for us and our people were very excited about that
effective outreach day. We are continuing to look for new
ways to engage our community as well.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2013
2014
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - YES
0
0
2
6
35
38
44
44
73
70
75
2012
44
44
51
44
75
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - NO
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
90
88.58
84.911
80
70
79.885
74.243
60
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
22
2014
Location – 1300 N. Park Street, Castle Rock, CO
80109 (Website: www.therealconnection.com; 303-6609901)
Pastor – (9/9/07) Matt Delp (Jacqueline) (Email:
pastor@therealconnection.com)
Attendance is trending upward. Easter was a superb day and
the highest day of the year. Last summer the church did
Oikos. The emphasis that our most important Oikos is our
children in our home has yielded fruit and also helped us to
see that others can be touched outside the home. Recently we
went through a series entitled “Not a fan: Truly Seeking to be
Followers of Christ.” Over the holiday season there were
several attraction events that were successful. This year has
been a great year of deepening and belief in the hope that we
are genuinely headed somewhere. The climate is excellent
and the indicators are trending upward in giving as well as
attendance. A Parenting & Discipleship emphasis is yielding
great fruit and promising great days ahead.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2012
2013
2014
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - YES
2
0
0
0
39
61
66
55
65
64
64
52
49
47
64
79
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - YES
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
140
130
131.643
128.645
127.827
120
116.929
110
100
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
23
2014
Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 451) 966 SW 11th Ave.,
Cedaredge, CO 81413 (pastor@cedaredgenazarene.com;
970-856-6137)
Co-Pastor—(12/9/01) John J. Dannels, 966 SW 11th Ave.
(P.O. Box 451), Cedaredge, CO 81413 (E-mail:
jnmlnpb@tds.net; (970-208-4675)
Co-Pastor—(12/9/01) Marylouise Dannels (970-208-4677)
This year has been rough but blessed. Two families moved
away. A septic system issue provided an opportunity for
God to provide through the generosity of His people. In
three short weeks we raised nearly $1500, a payroll tax bill
was paid through the generosity of a person who has visited
the church three times. When our worship leader left our
people realized the importance of ministry involvement and
folks now volunteer as janitors and drivers to bring folks to
church. We were privileged to welcome our daughter-in-law
into the kingdom. Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2012
2013
2014
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
CONVERSIONS
District - NO
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
30
24.423
27.542
27.697
2012
2013
22.893
20
10
0
2011
Total Funds Raised
24
1
0
0
0
6
16
20
20
20
20
20
17
20
20
20
29
2011
2014
Location-(Mail: 56961 Co. Rd. L) l7 miles S. of Haxtun on
Hwy. 59, Haxtun, CO 80731 (Email:
jpshaw@plains.net; 970-774-6390)
Pastor -(9/6/92) Jonathan P. Shaw (Julie), 56961 Co. Rd. L,
Haxtun, CO 80731 (E-mail:
jpshaw@plains.net; cell: 970-630-2435; 970-774-6390)
God has given us several new families to minister to this
year. A single mom and her son started coming to our small
group Bible study and has begun attending our morning
worship occasionally. We have had several others express
an interest in our church. We desire to be a force for Christ’s
love in this community.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2013
2014
17
11
12
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
0
0
0
2
6
8
8
10
14
32
2012
31
33
35
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - NO
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
60
55.658
42.603
32.628
40
32.512
20
0
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
25
2014
Location—(mail: 2210 Chalmers Rd., Colorado Springs,
CO 80910) 23 N. Iowa Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(E-mail: genendawn@yahoo.com; 719- 201-3881)
Pastor—(4/12/98) Eugene F. Cooper (Dawn), 2210
Chalmers Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80910 (E-mail:
genendawn@yahoo.com ; 719-635-9628
In the last year at Abundant Hope we have settled into our
new location. We are in the same shopping center but have
added an additional 1200 square feet. This extra space is for
our growing children’s ministry, which has doubled since
the move. We continue to impact many families on a
spiritual, emotional and physical level through Nehemiah
Ministry. We continue to see lives changed through the
Gospel of Christ. Dedications, memberships, discipleship,
and of course potlucks inspire God’s people through life
style evangelism. These are great days to be a Nazarene.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2014
45
2013
45
2012
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - YES
CONVERSIONS
District - YES
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
80
60
40
61.861
50.219
50.526
32.38
20
0
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
26
2
0
3
WORSHIP
1
24
27
29
31
27
32
32
39
38
47
2011
2014
Location —2550 E. San Miguel St., Colorado Springs, CO
80909 (Website: www.springscentralchurch.org; E-mail:
revbaby@qwestoffice.net; 719-632-6595)
Pastor —(3/17/97) Jarell D. Jaquess (Kim) (719-380-1983)
This has been a most challenging year for Central Church.
We have attempted to reach out to the community with
some success. We threw a block party for the neighborhood
and had a great turn out! We had about 80 people show up
and even had a local (neighborhood) band provide live
music. We provided Christmas dinner and gifts for the
children of 11 neighborhood families that otherwise would
not have had anything. We had one person join by
profession of faith. Also, this year we refurbished our
sanctuary. We are looking forward to seeing what God is
going to do at Central Church in the future.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2014
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
CONVERSIONS
District - NO
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
150
100
84.188
79.756
2011
2012
97.025
78.562
50
0
2013
Total Funds Raised
27
1
0
2
WORSHIP
1
20
25
31
55
49
84
2013
81
84
2012
43
50
50
85
2011
2014
Location – 4123 E Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs CO
80909 (E-mail: kfulks@eastnaz.com; 719-596-1929; fax:
719-574-4814)
Senior Pastor – Rev. Jason Daye, jdaye@eastnaz.com
Our church experienced transition this year as Pastor Zell
Woodworth retired after 29 years of faithful service. We
were blessed by the leadership provided by Dr. Laurel
Matson and Dr. Kevin Compton during the interim. In
August, we welcomed our new pastor, Rev. Jason Daye, and
his family. These are exciting days at EastNaz as we have
experienced positive growth in our worship gatherings and
celebrated our largest Easter worship gathering in many
years. We are continuing to reach into our neighborhood
with ongoing ministries to our schools, an Upward soccer
league and other connecting events. We anticipate great
days ahead under the leadership of Pastor Jason.
CHURCH STATISTICS
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - YES
51
7
16
7
170
204
2014
230
2013
237
245
2012
242
267
300
194
254
217
209
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - YES
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
480
470
460
450
440
430
473.263
464.075
460.065
448.206
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
28
2014
Location—821 S. Royer, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Pastor – Mario Raxon 2306 W. Kiowa St., COS, CO 80904
Phone: (719) 659-7208
No Photo Available
The congregation here at Iglesia "Emanuel" is rather small
this year. Because of unemployment a few people have
moved. On Sundays the attendance average is 15-18 adults
and 5-6 children. We continue with Sunday School,
devotional service, Sunday evening service and prayer
meeting on Wednesday. Although it is a small group, there
is a loving spirit among the believers. They are tithing and
giving offerings faithfully. They are willing to continue
working for the up-building of God's kingdom. Presently we
are looking at ways to increase our number. In the meantime
we are worshiping and praising God for His faithfulness to
us.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2012
2013
2014
27
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
8
20
28
40
45
47
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - NO
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
30
27
18
20
10
0
0
0
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
29
2014
Location—4120 E. Fountain Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO
80916 (Web site: www.springsfirst.org; E-mail:
gernst@springsfirst.org; Fax: 719-596-0088; 719-596-5119)
Senior Pastor—Darwin Speicher (Cindy), 4120 E. Fountain
Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80916 (719-596-5119)
The church went thru a transition this year: Pastor Gene Grate
retired, Pastor Tim Stearman served as the interim, and Pastor
Darwin Speicher came 3 1/2 months ago. A key emphasis has
been building into the life of the community. We held our first
outreach community event recently and hosted over 250 from
the community in an event that we call "Cinema under the
stars.” We had an excellent opportunity to love on the
immediate community surrounding the church.
We are seeing new people visit every week, and the future is
very bright for C/S 1st church. We are making excellent
strides toward the mortgage and the financial support of the
church and are delighted to see that attendance & finances are
trending upward.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2013
2014
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF – YES
23
12
23
14
287
297
501
502
865
836
826
2012
494
466
481
475
799
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - NO
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
1500
1000
817.625
972.771
918.115
2012
2013
780.929
500
0
2011
Total Funds Raised
30
2014
Location—1615 E. Cheyenne Rd., Colorado Springs, CO
80905 Website: http://genesiscotncs.weebly.com E-mail:
genesis_church@msn.com; 719-633-5990
Senior Co-Pastor—(12/15/91) June G. Jones, 1023 E.
Vermijo Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (Email: genesis_church@msn.com.)
Senior Co-Pastor – (2012) Gwendolyn Henderson, 2045
Farrington St., Colorado Springs, CO 80916 (E-mail:
ghenderson20@q.com ; 719-573-0837)
The church has suffered some recent tragedies with Pastor
June having a stroke and the loss of a key family member. In
the midst of our trials we have pulled together as a
church. The preaching and ministering to one another and
keeping each other encouraged has served to attract new
families who see the warmth and encouraging family spirit
of the church.
Several people are hungering for getting sanctified that are
not there yet but desire to be spirit filled. When people
testify to this hunger it is very encouraging to see them
desire to get all of what God has for them. One lady desires
baptism now that she has become a recent believer and we
are going to have a baptism service in the near future.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2014
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
CONVERSIONS
District - YES
Thousan
ds
Total Funds Raised
20
16.889
14.802
13.766
14.636
2011
2012
2013
2014
0
Total Funds Raised
31
1
3
3
WORSHIP
3
32
47
30
30
56
2013
55
53
2012
25
30
28
25
50
2011
Worship Location-1111 Academy Park Loop, Colorado
Springs, CO 80910
Office Location: 411 Lakewood Cir. Ste. B 109 C/S CO
80910 (Ph/Fax 719-473-7725)
Pastor—(10/5/95) Joe Warrington (Jackie), 1015 Harbourne
St., Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(E-mail: jrwarrington@nbc.edu; Cell#. 719-229-4847
Grace Church is enjoying the blessings of God’s
presence in our new location at Strickland Chapel
on the campus of Nazarene Bible College. A
highlight was the joint effort with several churches
from the Pikes Peak cluster partnering with NBC
for Holy Week Renewal. We hope this will become
an annual event. It was a blessing to see our
brethren coming together.
CHURCH STATISTICS
121
2013
2014
119
115
2012
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
CONVERSIONS
District - NO
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
80
60
58.376
56.514
41.741
41.246
40
20
0
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
32
3
2
5
WORSHIP
3
65
57
50
55
60
80
70
64
114
2011
2014
Location —2120 King St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904 (Email: livingfaith_acts29@hotmail.com; 719-217-9551)
Pastor—(6/1/07) Theodore (Ted) A. Dittmer (Julia), 1458
Friendship Lane W., Colorado Springs, CO 80904 (719645-3585)
Two large outreach events marked the year as highlights; the
fall festival with over 300 in attendance and 900 on Easter
Sunday. We held two separate baptisms totaling 20. At one
of these baptismal services there were 129 in attendance.
The testimonies and transformations brought about
unparalleled enthusiasm. We issued 6 new local preachers
licenses and over 35 POF’s this year. Our average
attendance was 104, an increase over previous years and a
great encouragement to our people. Last November we
changed our focus to begin training leaders. Even though
some resisted this discipleship move initially it has yielded
excellent results. Our new growth has been reflected in
giving which is trending upward by 8 to 10%.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2013
2014
52
45
38
41
48
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
0
0
0
12
12
12
43
47
78
104
2012
104
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - NO
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
60
41.741
40
27.61
26.751
2013
2014
12.8
20
0
2011
2012
Total Funds Raised
33
Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 26466, Colorado Springs, CO
80936), Meeting at 8650 Scarborough Dr., Colorado
Springs, CO 80920 (Website:
www.northeastcommunitychurch.com; 719-260-0099)
Pastor – to be determined
No Photo Available
We have had a wonderful year together. We have grown and
matured this year. We have purposely kept our church life
and strategy simple, believing our main reason for existence
is to make Christ-like disciples. We have not only
concentrated on reaching new people but also on doing a
more thorough job of formally discipling believers.
One of the many highlights of our year is we had the
privilege of helping a new church get started: Kingdom
Rock Church led by Rev. Ritchie and Bette Asuega. They
began to gather a core group in July 2013, had their first
service in September and we had our
commissioning/sending service for them in March 2014.
CHURCH STATISTICS
100
115
163
2014
144
2013
143
135
121
124
100
130
2012
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
5
0
13
16
73
114
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - NO
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
135.875
140
130
120
135.425
122.456
116.562
110
100
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
34
2014
Location —1615 E. Cheyenne Rd., COS, CO 80906
Pastor—(2/01/08) Mila Tumua (Jovanne), 2981
Poughkeepsie Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80916 (719-3907248, Cell 719-232-7344, 719-360-8496; E-mail:
mptumua6@yahoo.com)
Our church believes in and practices
“Incarnational Holiness".
God is good all the time!
CHURCH STATISTICS
2012
2013
2014
43
32
35
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - YES
CONVERSIONS
District - YES
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
15
13.851
10.275
10
5
4.1
4
2013
2014
0
2011
2012
Total Funds Raised
35
1
2
5
20
26
24
31
33
35
35
43
55
68
2011
Location - 1615 E. Cheyenne Rd., Colorado Springs, CO
80905 (E-mail: remnantchurch09@yahoo.com; 719-6351585) website: www.remnantchurch09.com
Pastor - (8/17/08) Don Smith (Sandra), 1609 E. Cheyenne
Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80905 (E-mail:
nazpastor2b@hotmail.com; 719-231-5023)
It’s been a good year, taking in 9 new members, 8 by
POF. We recently met an atheist who lost his mom & dad by
the time he was 24. He surrendered his life to Christ and is
totally on fire for God. The transformation God performs is
something he models remarkably. He accepted Christ on
Sunday morning and was baptized the following Wednesday.
We started a Saturday night service that has gone well and
new people are coming. We have 3 or 4 new families simply
due to starting a new service on Saturday.
Last fall after doing prayer walks around the community the
church sponsored a block party and 250 people attended. The
neighborhood people said “we need this so desperately!”
CHURCH STATISTICS
2012
2013
2014
31
22
30
3
5
0
3
14
21
17
14
28
32
37
42
44
2011
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
CONVERSIONS
District - YES
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
82.215
100
50
32.449
35.383
36.087
2011
2012
2013
0
Total Funds Raised
36
2014
Location—5055 El Camino Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(Web site: www.trinitynazarene.net; E-mail:
trinity@trinitynazarene.net; fax: 719-548-1485; 719-5997990)
Senior Pastor - (12/5/99) Alan Scott (Beth), 7124 Red
Cardinal Loop, Colorado Springs, CO 80908 (E-mail:
ascott@trinitynazarene.net; 719-229-8722)
Trinity is such a great church! God has blessed us with new
young families along with excited other adults who love
serving God and His church. Our ministry to our
neighborhood continues to gain influence and effectiveness.
Our monthly food and clothing giveaway has moved from
serving 40 families to nearly 100 families. Our children and
student ministries have helped us gain trust with our Spanish
language neighbors. We are pursuing exciting opportunities
to connect more directly with these adult neighbors as well as
their children. Our Sunday Groups and Bible Study groups
are the core of how we disciple in an environment of
nurturing and supportive relationships. God continues to
shape us to be the church He needs in our community.
CHURCH STATISTICS
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - YES
CONVERSIONS
District - NO
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
650
600
614.89
598.04
574.138
545.918
550
500
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
37
14
14
2
1
199
176
275
2014
186
397
2013
352
385
2012
245
243
274
234
394
2011
2014
Location— 6120 Stadia Ct. B, Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(Website: www.truelifetoday.com; E-mail: keepjc1st@gmail.com;
fax 719-550-4083; 719-271-6882)
Pastor—(10/1/03) Keith Morgan (Mona), 1835 Winnebago Rd.,
Colorado Springs, CO 80915 (E-mail: keepjc1st@gmail.com; 719271-6882)
This year has been a year of progress. We are realizing new
financial health through renting our facility to a Spanish church as
well as new tithers. We’ve been showing steady growth, adding 12
to 15 new regular attendees to the congregation. This year we are
developing an identity through our focus on John 10:10, "I have
come that you may have life to the full." That is a passage that is
compelling us to communicate in authentic ways what our name
indicates we have to offer to our community. This year we have
been more in sync with our vision than ever. We started a brand
new Saturday night service that is offering another entry point for
visitors. The morale is higher than ever and headed in an excellent
direction. One highlight is a baptismal service of 16 new converts.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2013
2014
80
104
94
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
8
2
4
55
44
44
WORSHIP
5
92
2012
71
64
64
77
91
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - NO
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
100
92.948
82.575
70.54
70.235
50
0
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
38
2014
Location: 6395 Monaco St. Commerce City, CO 80022
Pastor: (3/1/04) Víctor Cabrera Ola (Angela), 6395 Monaco
St., Commerce City, CO 80022
(E-mail:
olaleluya@yahoo.es;
720-365-2986;
Web:
http://www.idelnazareno.com)
We had 20 plus conversions and added 6 or 7 new
families. The children’s ministry has grown and they have
become involved in the ministry as well. In the last 2 or 3
months we’ve seen an increase in our church
attendance. Sunday School is also showing a good increase
from the previous year. The church has a good spirit and
this has been one of the best years for the church to be
strengthening and becoming more solid. There is greater
development of friendships and loyalty to the church. Good
increase in all of these areas.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2013
2014
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
CONVERSIONS
District - NO
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
20
18.446
15.676
14.422
15
10
5
0
0
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
39
10
10
10
WORSHIP
12
55
49
50
72
72
78
100
2012
66
71
50
108
100
2011
2014
Location: 514 N Chestnut St, Cortez 81321
(email: corteznazarene@gmail.com)
facebook: corteznazarenechurch@hotmail.com
Phone: 970-565-7826.
Pastor: (11/25/12) Christopher H. Ludington (Miranda),
935 Brookside Dr, Cortez, CO 81321
email: christopherludington@gmail.com; 405-308-9013
We are experiencing good days in Cortez, the best place in the
state to live. We "Book ended” the summer by cooking
hamburgers at the skateboard park for our community at the
beginning then on the back end doing a school blitz passing out
school supplies. These two community events have been
highlights for our church. Family community Thanksgiving
dinner was another successful outreach to our community. We
have been restructuring the church’s vision and
focus. Attendance is holding solid and steady. We know that
75 adherents call our church their home, it’s just difficult to get
all the butterflies to fly in unison. Our Lenten series of "Ashes
to Fire" was very affirming. Morale is solid and allegiances of
our people are solid and the church is ready to move forward.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2012
2013
62
75
77
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - YES
CONVERSIONOS
District - NO
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
162.373
200
110.004
97.261
100
81.498
0
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
40
0
2
1
0
1
24
36
40
2014
107
107
81
90
113
2011
2014
Location – 10211 Tongue Creek Rd., Austin, CO 81410;
Website: cowboyatthecross.com; phone: (970) 835-3897
Pastor – Shane Kier, 10211 Tongue Creek Rd., Austin, CO
81410; Email:saqhorse@yahoo.com
No Photo Available
This is a brand new church on
our district this year. Please
make them feel welcome!
CHURCH STATISTICS
2012
2013
2014
0
3
38
41
2011
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - PAC
CONVERSIONS
District - PAC
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
6
4.429
4
2
0
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
41
2014
Location – 1001 N. Second St., Montrose, CO 81401
(Mailing: 1721 H Rd., Delta, CO 81416)
Pastor – Terry Hedrick, 1721 H Rd., Delta, CO 81416;
Email:terryhedrick@aol.com
This is a brand new church on
our district this year. Please
make them feel welcome!
CHURCH STATISTICS
2013
2014
0
3
30
2012
30
2011
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - PAC
CONVERSIONS
District - PAC
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
3
2.617
2
1
0
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
42
2014
Location- 1721 H Road; Delta, CO 81416 (Website:
gvcministries.com) (E-mail: gvcnazarene@aol.com; Fax:
970-874-0825; 970-874-0848)
Pastor-(11/16/2003) Terry Hedrick (Karen), 725 Lincoln
Place; Delta, CO 81416 (E-mail: terryhedrick@aol.com;
970-874-4031; Cell: 970-778-8516)
God has called us to start new works in areas
and places where most do not trod. We have
covered many miles; we have spent time in cow
camps snuggled up around a camp fire or two;
and we have preached the gospel in corrals,
barns, and fairgrounds with great results for the
Kingdom. God established two new Cowboy
churches that are wearing the Nazarene brand
this past year, and He has opened the door for us
to join Him in other areas around the state. God
also used the folks at GVC to help build a
stronger youth group and a contemporary work
that is reaching young families.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2014
131
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
4
2
13
54
55
100
98
92
80
113
2013
145
2012
164
138
110
91
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - NO
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
150
100
97.27
101.935
98.624
2012
2013
2014
70.514
50
0
2011
Total Funds Raised
43
Location—2606 S. Sheridan Blvd., Denver, CO 80227
(Website: www.bvfellowship.org; fax: 303-936-5105; 303936-5105)
Pastor —(8/15/94) Daniel E. Pierce (Carole), 2091 S Stuart
St., Denver, CO 80219 (E-mail:
cardinalspastor@yahoo.com; 303-842-0924)
17 yrs. ago Pastor Dan performed a funeral on an 8 yr. old
boy and walked with this family thru the entire ordeal. One
yr. ago Dad and the oldest daughter showed up in church
and gave their hearts to Christ and joined the church this last
year. The harvest was reaped 17 yrs. later. It takes time to
see the fruit sometimes. This new laymen has been an
incredible blessing in the church. Financial trends are
showing indicators, with 6 new POF’s, all of which have
come because of tragedies and because of the church
assisting and walking with them thru the funerals. Thru
these Tragedies God has drawn them to himself.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2012
2013
2014
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
CONVERSIONS
District - NO
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
150
100
67.32
79.091
77.149
2011
2012
2013
96.606
50
0
Total Funds Raised
44
9
6
8
7
58
55
63
70
89
86
85
89
95
98
102
95
2011
2014
Location: 9700 Old Coal Mine Avenue, Littleton, CO 80123
Web Address: www.columbinehills.org; Email:
office@columbinehills.org; Fax: 303-978-0770; Phone:
303-978-0331
Pastor – (May 29, 2009) James M. Finch (Laurie), 6429 S
Parfet Way, Littleton, CO 80123
pastorjim@columbinehills.org, 303-918-1148
Columbine Hills Church has really made a name for itself in
the community. We teamed up with Group Publishing,
housed youth mission trips, became the home of Stepping
Stone (a group that helps developmentally disabled adults),
hosted little league sports (Basketball, baseball, soccer,
volleyball), adult dodge ball, dance recitals, the new home
for Truth Christian Academy, A community Garden that
gave away 700lbs. of veggies, Scouting, a great food bank,
and more! After an insurance settlement, we have a new
roof, new AC units, 73 new windows and a new parking lot.
Yet, the best part of the year is lives changed. Linda, Joe,
Sarah, David, Teresa, just to name a few who found Christ
this year. Praise the Lord for His faithfulness.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2014
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
18
14
12
WORSHIP
7
136
130
139
141
231
2013
229
217
216
2012
159
185
214
207
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - NO
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
762.102
1000
500
245.106
275.702
256.6
2011
2012
2013
0
Total Funds Raised
45
2014
Dirección—160 Irving St., Denver, CO 80219-1424
Pastor—(11/23/00) Rubén Sotelo, 4500 W. Third Ave.,
Denver, CO 80219 (303-619-2698)
Pastor Asste.—Ruth Sotelo, 4500 W. Third Ave., Denver,
CO 80219 (303-319-2698)
CHURCH STATISTICS
2012
2013
2014
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
CONVERSIONS
District - NO
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
80
67.32
60
25.6
40
25
20
0
0
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
46
0
0
7
0
0
0
WORSHIP
2
50
52
70
77
50
50
77
89
102
2011
2014
Location—1501 S. Zuni, Denver, CO 80223 (Web site:
www.denverfirstchurch.org; 303-934-4350)
Pastor —(1/30/2011) Joel D. Tuchez (Traci), 2600 West
Florida Ave., Denver, CO 80219 (E-mail:
pastor@holycrew.net; 303-305-9670)
As I began my 3rd year at Denver Family we began to take
the steps in re-focusing. We are a very dynamic, bilingual,
and multicultural church. Every week over 200 people are
ministered to in their native language with material that is
relevant to their culture. Our children and youth ministry are
growing and two new departments were established, ushers
and outreach. We can see great miracles such as Mr. Juan
who was diagnosed blind and has recovered most of his
sight to Javier who came to our church as the lowest in his
life and is now on his way to be baptized. We have had
highs and lows and lost some people, and one of them went
to be with The Lord. We are proud of Jorge & Ophelia who
will be ordained this year and will be planting a new church.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2013
2014
163
2012
WORSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
7
14
0
MEMBERSHIP
18
78
80
32
23
1
16
74
88
109
128
173
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - NO
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
120.502
150
100
50
85.548
86.212
2013
2014
41.573
0
2011
2012
Total Funds Raised
47
Location—3800 E. Hampden Ave., Englewood, CO 80113
(www.denverfirstchurch.com; fax: 303-789-3214; 303-7618370)
Lead Pastor—(10/2009) Shawn Siegfreid (Sherri)
DFC has had an excellent year of uniting around
building the new structure on which we started
construction in just the last few weeks. We have
seen many conversions through the work of DFC
this last year, over 500 total. Some of this has been
through our local church and many through our
Downtown Denver 5280 mission project and also
our partnership with our multi-cultural work Denver Family church.
2014
1168
63
500
688
808
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - YES
79
2013
80
2012
1321
2370
2366
2296
2011
1476
1514
1540
1526
2227
CHURCH STATISTICS
CONVERSIONS
District - YES
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
4000
2800
3237.96
2932.563
2628.069
2012
2013
2014
3000
2000
1000
0
2011
Total Funds Raised
48
Location—4201 W. Kentucky Ave., Denver, CO 80219
(fax: 303-936-5885; 303-936-5885)
Pastor— (8/25/02) Scott A. Carranza (Jackie), 160 S. Ames
St., Lakewood, CO 80226 (E-mail:
pastorcarranza@netscape.net; 303-274-4782; 303-9494674)
God is working in our church! We started with 80 members
and ended with 94 members, our initial average Sunday
attendance was 64 people and our final average attendance
was 115, 56 people prayed to receive Christ, 8 members were
baptized, and Wednesday night prayer services, Friday night
prayer vigils and Sunday evening English services were all
started! The Academia Mauricio Saravia continues to grow
and bring us new families and we are adding a couple of new
community events via Jesus of Nazareth Compassion
Ministries. Our church is alive, united, and excited about
God’s presence.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2014
94
2013
56
46
5
10
38
47
66
67
80
77
81
86
81
2012
66
78
2011
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
CONVERSIONS
District - NO
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
60
43.508
50.629
54.14
54.615
2012
2013
2014
40
20
0
2011
Total Funds Raised
49
Mail: 3751 Cottonwood Lakes Blvd., Thornton, CO 80241
Service Location—Stargate School, 3951 Cottonwood
Lakes Blvd., Thornton, Colorado 80241
(Website: www.thorncreek.net; E-mail:
info@thorncreek.net; fax 303-252-4495; 303-252-7111)
Pastor—(9/01/02) Ruben Villarreal (Grace)
These last 12 months have been transitional. We were
evicted from a building that we used for eight years, and this
was our first full year as a semi-portable church. People
don't like change! Truth is we lost about 150 people during
this transition. We now do three (3) services out of Stargate
School and have purchased the old Cottonwood Lakes
Church building for office space.
Although this has proven to be a testing year, we have seen
God move in GREAT ways. We fed 5,000 people during
Thanksgiving, over 100 have accepted Jesus Christ, and we
continue to grow with new people. Never before has the
grace of God and the Spirit of God been so real.
Praise God for His grace and faithfulness. There are some
exciting things happening. May Jesus Christ be glorified!
CHURCH STATISTICS
2014
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
236
100
150
150
326
500
200
520
366
386
500
530
505
WORSHIP
120
2013
800
2012
811
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - YES
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
1000
516.926
589.628
500
2011
2012
2013
636.845
500
0
Total Funds Raised
50
2014
Location – 1400 Hwy 172, Durango, CO 81303; office: 970247-4975
Pastor –
No Photo Available
The church at Durango has gone through several
changes in this last year. Pastor Paul Ward
accepted a new assignment in New Mexico and so
the church has experienced a pastoral
change. Pastor Michael Couch has returned to be
the interim and is firming up the church and their
constituency.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2014
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - YES
0
0
11
WORSHIP
8
123
123
103
91
195
2013
175
185
2012
82
90
123
103
177
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - NO
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
240
228.263
234.395
215.721
220
203.17
200
180
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
51
2014
Location—7376 McLaughlin Rd. Suite L, Peyton, CO
80831 (website: falconcornerstone.org)
Lead Pastor—(1/1/14) Ron Bynum (Beverly), 8571 Tibbs
Rd, Peyton, CO 80831 (E-mail: rbbynum@msn.com)
It’s been a major year of transition. The first part of the year
there was a separation from "Gathering Stones” and in
September those who remained carried on and adopted a
new name and became Falcon Cornerstone. Pastor Ron
accepted the pastorate in January. It’s been a bit of a
recovery year from this transition. We’ve been very
encouraged by those who solidly remained and very little
further attrition indicates that the core is committed to
ministering to Falcon. We have seen some new families
come and join us and 2 in particular that have been large
families have been a great addition. We’re committed to
pressing forward with a new vision to impact our
community.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2013
2014
191
112
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
0
0
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
29
44
0
43
65
132
132
191
283
2012
283
172
308
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - NO
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
200
264.887
242.777
300
151.218
119.284
100
0
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
52
2014
Location —416 W. 2nd St., Florence, CO 81226 (719-7846724)
Pastor—(10/01/07) Doyle Larkin (Mary), 215 W. Highland,
Florence, CO 81226 (E-mail: pastorlarkin@yahoo.com;
719-821-9029)
We had a great board retreat last year in which we felt God
gave us a vision to remodel the church. As the vision
unfolded the money came in to remodel the sanctuary and
build a new foyer. We are now entering into phase II to
remodel other pieces of the project such as a courtyard and
donations have been given the local cement plant for the
needed concrete. We’ve seen a corresponding improvement
and excitement in the church as they’ve worked together to
accomplish these projects. Some new families have joined
and we are excited to bring them into membership. We plan
on an additional retreat to lay plans for the next phases.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2013
2014
63
2012
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
CONVERSIONS
District - YES
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
60
41.889
49.223
53.222
51.033
2012
2013
2014
40
20
0
2011
Total Funds Raised
53
2
0
0
7
21
15
28
29
43
36
38
45
40
58
66
2011
Location —2101 S. Lemay Ave., Fort Collins, CO
80525 (WEB Page: www.theroadfc.org; E-mail:
info@theroadfc.org; 970-482-6425)
Pastor —(9/10/06) Andrew Lucas (Amy, daughters
Jadyn & Autumn), 4126 Stoneridge Ct., Fort Collins,
CO 80525 (E-mail: andy@theroadfc.org; 970-443-4377)
In sports, when a team doesn’t have a very good year
according to the record books, but were investing in
some new players and restructuring leadership they call
it a “rebuilding year.” That is precisely what the past
year was for us. We focused on making sure we have a
solid foundation and the right leaders in place to prepare
for the next season of growth for our church. Every
rebuilding year has ups and downs, and in the middle of
it all God is good!
CHURCH STATISTICS
2013
2014
118
2012
0
17
15
8
62
68
66
87
85
73
59
74
88
104
104
2011
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - YES
CONVERSIONS
District - YES
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
200
150
149.017
147.546
2012
2013
163.712
103.318
100
50
0
2011
Total Funds Raised
54
2014
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CHURCH STATISTICS
2014
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF -
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
WORSHIP
20
2013
20
2012
20
0
20
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - NO
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
0.0015
0.001
0.0005
0
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
55
2014
Location—221 W. 7th Ave., Fort Morgan, CO 80701 (E-mail:
MorganNazarene1@gmail.com; Fax: 970-867-3306; 970-8673305)
Pastor— (5/27/12) James (Jim) Lynch (Zeida), 212 Cheyenne
St., Fort Morgan, CO 80701 (E-mail:
jimmyjlynch@gmail.com; 970-380-1391)
Showing great growth in AM worship attendance. The church
saw some exciting outreach this last year: caravan, Easter
marketplace, fall fun fest, Christmas, and “My Hope” with
Billy Graham. The church has not remembered a time when
some of these special occasions were so well attended.
We performed 8 baptisms and had one new family who
brought in all kinds of people and they sealed a marriage that
was an exciting spiritual choice. Financially God has blessed
and we have been able to do new renovations to the building.
Hosted and excellent event; "Dangerous Man Day” that was
held at Morgan church where men were trained to be the
Fathers, witness, and churchmen that God wants them to be.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2014
13
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - YES
0
2
WORSHIP
10
62
59
78
84
130
2013
122
120
143
108
90
2012
82
118
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - YES
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
300
200
144.791
146.251
2011
2012
200.053
184.607
2013
2014
100
0
Total Funds Raised
56
Location —2105 Monterey Way, Fountain, CO 80817 (719382-6101)
Pastor —(2/4/01) Jerry Farr (Cindy), 7710 Feldspar Dr.,
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(E-mail:
pjcfarr@msn.com; 719-344-5166)
Our church believes in and practices
“Incarnational Holiness".
God is good all the time!
CHURCH STATISTICS
2012
2013
2014
29
29
31
28
0
2
2
2
16
16
20
21
20
28
32
38
2011
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - YES
CONVERSIONS
District - YES
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
40
33.584
30
24.735
23.685
2012
2013
19.18
20
10
0
2011
Total Funds Raised
57
2014
Location —17455 W. 16th Ave., Golden, CO 80401 (mail: P.O.
Box 18499) Golden, CO 80402) (E-mail:
sharipalmer1@gmail.com)
Pastor—(1/23/11) Shari Palmer (David) 10336 W. 55th Pl., #206,
Arvada, CO 80002 (E-mail: sharipalmer1@gmail.com; 303-6199541)
This has been a good year in Golden! God has been
working in and through our church to show Himself to the
community around us. It’s been our privilege to be the
“hands and feet of Christ”, our mission statement for the
past year. In seeking ways to be that to our world, God has
provided many opportunities. This includes the Golden
Backpack Program, an organization that sends food home
in kids’ backpacks so they will have meals over the
weekend. This important outreach needed a facility in
which to operate, and we offered them our church. It has
been a wonderful partnership and yet another way to show
our community that we care. We continue to seek and
discern where God is leading us and look forward to what
He has in store!
CHURCH STATISTICS
2013
2014
59
58
58
2012
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
CONVERSIONS
District -YES
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
44
43
42
41
40
39
42.967
42.906
42.051
40.736
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
58
2
0
1
10
25
25
25
18
43
41
43
38
62
2011
2014
Location—2802 Patterson Rd., Grand Junction, CO 81506
(Website: www.gjnazarene.com; E-mail:
gjfirstnaz@yahoo.com; fax: 970-245-5698; 970-245-3125)
Pastor—(09/09/07) Larry Chovancek (Joyce), 2929 Whitney
Lane, Grand Junction, CO 81504 (E-mail:
jlchovancek@mac.com; 970-424-0588)
The challenge of an older congregation is that those saints
who have invested their lives for Church and Kingdom
come to the point where God calls them Home. We have
seen the “Sending Home” of almost a dozen saints every
year. That can wear on a congregation but one thing God
knows better than us is that He is in control and will raise up
new leaders, plus enable new families to respond to our
invitation and warm welcome. One of the greatest praises
this year is in the Lord’s leading Jeremy Stover to become
our Worship Ministry Leader. The result of his heart for the
Lord, his great talent and his ability to lead our congregation
to Worship has resulted in a spirit of Revival among the
entire Church.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2012
2013
2014
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
22
3
1
15
137
141
146
183
182
185
176
148
150
156
151
234
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - YES
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
230
220
210
200
190
223.097
217.415
206.865
205.89
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
59
2014
Location—4100 W. 20th St, Greeley, CO 80634 (E-mail
Pastorkevinmiller@gmail.com: 970-330-7949)
Pastor—(11/30/08) Kevin Miller (Shellie), 2115 81st Ave.,
Greeley CO 80634
When disaster struck our neighboring town of Evans with a
500 year flood. Our church responded with compassion
moments after the rain stopped. We had children unloading
crisis kits that were dropped off at our church and we were
able to place them in several Northern Colorado Nazarene
churches. We as a church challenged our members to
personally handout the kits, many took boxes and passed
them out to those in need. We joined forces with a couple of
other churches and we adopted a street that had been
devastated by the flood waters. We stood in mud with these
neighbors and we were able to see sheetrock hung on their
walls. Our church also provided Christmas for 12 of those
families, it was a blessing to be the hands and feet of Christ.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2013
2014
0
5
10
11
53
62
77
81
95
95
93
2012
61
59
62
61
89
2011
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
CONVERSIONS
District - NO
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
126.804
150
100
101.659
107.377
2013
2014
70.444
50
0
2011
2012
Total Funds Raised
60
Location—2515 W. 16th St., Greeley, CO 80634 (Website:
www.greeleyfirst.com; 970-353-0944)
Pastor—(1/5/2014) Charles H. Hayes (Kathy), 2364 43rd
Ave. Greeley, CO 80634 (E-mail:
charleshayes5@gmail.com; 608-604-3037)
This has been a year of transition for Greeley First Church.
With the New Year came the arrival of a new pastor and
new associate pastor. We rejoice in the fresh hope that
always comes with new leadership and new beginnings.
God has always been, and still is, in the business of making
all things new. We look forward with excited anticipation to
see what new things God is going to do among us in the
coming year.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2013
2014
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - YES
15
6
5
WORSHIP
2
190
160
242
245
309
306
307
307
2012
200
238
243
250
2011
PROFESSIONS OF FAITH
District - YES
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
400
300
312.376
298.172
309.483
2012
2013
2014
221.755
200
100
0
2011
Total Funds Raised
61
Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 566) l000 W. Colorado, Holly, CO
81047 (719-537-6252)
Pastor—(9/7/03) Eugene Birt, 5004 County Road HH, Lamar,
CO 81052 (E-mail:ebirt@centurytel.net; 719-336-4708)
We had a good year. Good morale and good spirit in
the life of the church. We had a combination baptismal
and membership class and it was the best thing that
we've ever done. We've seen some softening toward
the sanctified life in some of our people and they have
shown great strides in their spiritual progress. We've
had some excellent conversions in our church. One girl
in our youth meeting gave her heart to Christ and
showed incredible spiritual turnaround. At one of our
youth meetings several gave testimonies and another
youth gave his heart to Christ. Breakfast with the youth
and it has been a great chance to develop relationships
and bring transformation.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2013
2014
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
0
1
WORSHIP
0
5
20
19
25
29
34
34
2012
24
26
32
34
37
36
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - NO
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
45
40
40.525
34.668
36.997
34.621
35
30
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
62
2014
Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 103) 29865 Co. Rd. S., Karval,
CO 80823
Pastor—(5/1/2011) Bruce Cadle (Shirley), 33680 Big
Springs Rd., Yoder, CO 80864 (E-mail: BLCadle@nbc.edu;
719-478-2771)
Our church believes in and practices
“Incarnational Holiness".
God is good all the time!
CHURCH STATISTICS
2012
2013
2014
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - YES
CONVERSIONS
District - YES
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
40
32.157
30
20.669
23.8
2012
2013
18.4
20
10
0
2011
Total Funds Raised
63
0
0
0
5
12
10
14
15
19
15
14
14
16
20
21
36
2011
2014
Location—1111 W. 10th St., La Junta, CO 81050 (Website:
www.lajuntanazarene.org; E-mail: ljnaz@arkvi.com; 719384-4723)
Senior Pastor— (1/18/2014) H. Gordon Smith III (Stephanie),
1702 Carson Ave., La Junta, CO 81050 (E-mail:
pastorgordonsmith@gmail.com; 719-469-0569)
Even though it has been a relatively short time (January 2014)
since we arrived our hearts are overjoyed with the outpouring
of love. We feel like we are home. We celebrate all that God
is doing in us and through us as a church. We are thankful for
the privilege of a mortgage burning celebration in April
giving us the joy of being debt-free, baptisms, several new
members, and the joy of those who are celebrating new life in
Christ. As we celebrate all that God has done, we recognize
all that God is doing, and therefore, we anticipate all that God
is going to do through us as we cooperate with God. It is my
privilege to be the pastor of such wonderful people. Looking
forward to continued good days ahead!
CHURCH STATISTICS
2013
2014
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - YES
10
13
16
WORSHIP
8
74
172
144
210
2012
174
160
149
140
180
200
190
161
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - YES
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
300
190.875
206.309
2011
2012
249.312
212.395
200
100
0
2013
Total Funds Raised
64
2014
Location – 1755 Dover St., Lakewood, CO 80215 (Website:
www.Lakewoodnaz.org; E-mail:
vince.gappa@lakewoodnaz.org; fax 303-233-8627; 303-2332075
Pastor – (04/12/09) Vince Gappa (Kathleen), 1765 Dover,
Lakewood, CO 80215 (E-mail: Vince.gappa@lakewoodnaz.org
720-933-6627)
The church did the Nehemiah emphasis; “Better together
through prayer & the Word” which ended at Thanksgiving time
with the Legacy quartet and many answers to prayer from
healing to salvations. At the conclusion of that emphasis one
person came back to the Lord and has been on fire. Pastor Vince
Gappa’s vision for the year & preaching was on “Continuing to
Move Mountains” and God moved many mountains during that
time. During Holy Week we hosted the Passion Play of Denver
and over 2300 came thru the church. It was full every night over
the 7 nights and no telling how many people made decisions for
Christ. This was a very unifying event for the life of the church.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2014
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
CONVERSIONS
District - NO
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
504.76
520
500
480
480.411
478.192
2012
2013
466.098
460
440
2011
Total Funds Raised
65
12
2
13
WORSHIP
3
236
279
193
304
531
2013
520
535
2012
159
175
177
247
540
2011
2014
Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 709) 8th and Maple Ave.,
Lamar, CO 81052 (719-336-0665)
Pastor—(5/6/01) Roy L. Gueswel (Pat), 30 Mayhew Dr.,
Lamar, CO 81052 (E-mail: roygueswel@yahoo.com; 719336-1215)
Lamar Community Church and Crosswind Church have
some significant changes this past year. Gordon Bennett
resigned from Crosswind church in October. Roy Gueswel
took over as pastor of Crosswind and continued as pastor of
Lamar Community. Over the past 6 months both churches
have experienced a new desire to reach out to the
community of Lamar. Both churches are looking forward to
what God has in store for them in the coming year. A new
pastor, a new vision, and a fellowship between both
churches.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2012
2013
2014
24
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
CONVERSIONS
District - NO
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
40
37.121
29.849
29.606
33.853
30
20
10
0
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
66
1
0
1
0
19
17
17
17
16
20
23
23
24
23
28
2011
2014
Location - (Mail: P.O. Box 430) 507 S. 7th St., Lamar, CO
81052 (719-336-0757)
Pastor - Roy L. Gueswel (Pat), 30 Mayhew Dr., Lamar, CO
81052 (E-mail: roygueswel@yahoo.com; 719-336-1215)
Lamar Community Church and Crosswind Church have
some significant changes this past year. Gordon Bennett
resigned from Crosswind church in October. Roy Gueswel
took over as pastor of Crosswind and continued as pastor of
Lamar Community. Over the past 6 months both churches
have experienced a new desire to reach out to the
community of Lamar. Both churches are looking forward to
what God has in store for them in the coming year. A new
pastor, a new vision, and a fellowship between both
churches.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2013
2014
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
0
0
WORSHIP
0
14
18
12
12
12
19
2012
21
19
18
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - NO
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
67.807
80
60
46.999
33.424
40
20
0
0
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
67
2014
Location—(Mail: P. O. Box 403) 654 Vigil Ave., Las
Animas, CO 81054 (719-456-0758)
Pastor—(8/5/07) Janice Ramey (Bill), 134 East 3rd Street,
PO Box 324, Las Animas, CO 81054 (E-mail:
jramey77@yahoo.com; 719-456-0758)
First Church of the Nazarene in Las Animas is continuing
on in the footsteps of Jesus. In the past year we have had
individuals return to church, while others have begun to take
ownership of the property and the ministry. Three people
have accepted Jesus Christ in their heart and the presence of
the Holy Spirit is evident in our services. Finances have
improved while the mortgage continues to decrease. All this
in an economically depressed area of Colorado. Praise the
Lord!
CHURCH STATISTICS
2012
2013
2014
3
0
2
3
20
20
19
21
21
21
21
21
20
21
20
25
2011
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
CONVERSIONS
District - NO
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
60
40
28.17
33.424
36.085
38.728
2012
2013
2014
20
0
2011
Total Funds Raised
68
Location of gatherings—Various homes in Parker, Lone Tree,
Westminster, and Aurora
Mail: 9203 S Lost Hill Drive, Lone Tree CO 80124
Lead Pastor—Terry Barker (Pamela), 9203 S Lost Hill Drive,
Lone Tree CO 80124
(Terry: terry.barker@mac.com, 817-946-9385
We had 5 full time small groups and are in the progress of
starting 3 more. The pastor coaches the leaders of these groups
as to the overall purpose of reaching our neighbors with the
gospel. We’ve had several hundred spiritual contacts with our
non-Christian neighbors this past year. We’ve enjoyed some
miraculous results. One example of many is one couple who
were non-Christian and our small group canceled their group
meeting to help them move so that they could "be the church
not just go to church." They were so overwhelmed that they
decided to join the group for further discipleship and gave their
lives to Christ which has turned their lives upside down and
now they & their kids are learning the Scriptures.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2013
2014
80
80
80
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
0
10
SDMI
0
0
0
0
0
0
24
54
80
120
2012
120
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - NO
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
0.001
0.0005
0
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
69
2014
Location—2111 Mountain View Ave., Longmont, CO
80501(Web site: www.longmontnazarene.com; E-mail:
office@longmontnazarene.com; fax: 303-776-9066; 303776-7066)
Lead Pastor—(06/01/2014) Sid Sever (Julie), 5935 E.
Harmony Road, Fort Collins, CO 80528 (E-mail:
snjsever@gmail.com 503-812-7246)
The church went thru pastoral transition this last year. The
church called Pastor Sid & Julie Sever to be their pastor.
The people did an excellent job of picking up the tasks of
the church during the pastoral vacuum. It’s a prayerful
congregation and they put an increased emphasis on prayer
during this time of vacancy. They also are a very generous
congregation and that shows especially as a very mission
minded church not only in the world but also in their own
community.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2012
2013
2014
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - YES
12
7
14
7
100
121
152
126
117
121
110
100
113
143
127
192
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - YES
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
400
292.624
301.587
2011
2012
287.633
300
236.386
200
100
0
2013
Total Funds Raised
70
2014
Location—807 W. 29th St., Loveland, CO 80538 (E-mail:
office@lovelandnazarene.org; fax: 970-667-0618; 970-6674323)
Pastor—(2/15/10) Brian Smith (Rhonda), 2355 Birdie Way,
Milliken, CO 80543 (E-mail: golfnpaz@aol.com; 970-6674323)
Things are going well, we have had great attendance growth.
The church voted to purchase 11 acres of property close to
the intersection of I-25 and highway 34 near Boyd Lake, to
be followed by selling the current facility. We believe this
will be strategic to the future of our church. It’s been fun to
experience many new young families and new babies, which
has contributed to the life of our church. The morale is high
and the future is bright.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2012
2013
2014
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - YES
7
12
4
0
117
102
108
170
190
182
176
183
186
164
169
157
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - YES
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
600
547.403
451.273
419.273
444.385
2011
2012
2013
400
200
0
Total Funds Raised
71
2014
Location—(mail: P.O. Box 1595, Loveland, CO 80539) 559
Denver Ave., Loveland, CO 80537 (Website:
www.hopespringscc.org; E-mail: hopespringscc@gmail.com; 970593-9701)
Pastor—(9/1/04) Robin Rodgers (John), 6613 Algonquin Dr.,
Johnstown, CO 80534 (Email: pastorrobin.hscc@gmail.com; 970-593-9476, 970-213-3005)
We had 8 baptisms, which was a highlight. Our Easter was
excellent with over 200 in attendance with many unchurched that
came and very successful follow up dinner from those new Easter
attendees. Our youth leaders have been praying for workers and
now have about 6 leaders that went to a youth conference in
Houston. Seven of our worship team are attending Bethel worship
school to improve their worship and are taking 2 weeks off of
work at a cost of $2000 each to be better worship leaders. Five
have recently committed their life to Christ and one of them was
delivered from drugs, baptized this year, and there has been a huge
difference brought about thru "one on one" discipleship.
CHURCH STATISTICS
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
17
10
5
WORSHIP
3
113
97
2014
96
2013
100
2012
112
101
93
114
115
98
99
90
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - YES
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
160
150
145.307
150.563
151.783
2013
2014
132.85
140
130
120
2011
2012
Total Funds Raised
72
Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 271) 228 Madison St., Monte
Vista, CO 81144 (E-mail:
valleynaz@gmail.com; fax 719-852-4905; 719-852-5858)
Pastor—(10/30/01) Michael L. Staton (Deborah), 39
Meadow Ln., Monte Vista, CO 81144 (719-852-3165)
The Lord blessed the generous people of Valley Church of
the Nazarene this year and allowed the congregation to give
over $138,000 to others. God is our source and He continues
to bless. Revival fires are burning and one building was
completely filled with smoke. Insurance covered the
damages and the building is better than new.
CHURCH STATISTICS
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - YES
CONVERSIONS
District - YES
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
400
311.718
343.707
336.495
300
200
100
0
0
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
73
9
0
10
0
128
163
2014
193
2013
146
181
2012
173
193
178
142
134
151
151
2011
2014
Location—705 S. 12th St., Montrose, CO 81401 (Website:
www.montrosenazarenechurch.org ) E-mail:
office@montrosenazarenechurch.org; fax: 970-249-1685; 970249-9213)
Pastor—(05/01/05) Benjamin “Buddy” Cook (Kim), 713 S. 12th
St., Montrose, CO 81401 (E-mail:
pastor@montrosenazarenechurch.org ; 970-249-6580)
Last June we participated in a regional music festival called
Night Vision. Six members of our congregation, led by Rev.
Rick Williams, were trained and participated in evangelism
sharing during the festival. As a result 65 people made first
time professions of faith and 21 were baptized. Several of our
people were encouraged to share their faith and were equipped
to do so.
In March we hosted a Faith in Action Sunday. We invited all
of the non-profit ministries in town to come and present their
ministries to our church. Over twenty community no-profit
groups responded and we had one of our largest worship
attendances of the year. Our congregational is participating in
“One Congregation One Family”, an initiative that connects
congregations with homeless or near homeless families. We
look forward to adopting our first family this year.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2013
2014
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - YES
Thousands
104.569
143.141
185.473
141.121
100
0
2011
2
5
CONVERSIONS
District - YES
Total Funds Raised
200
1
1
38
46
77
60
103
2012
102
92
94
69
74
76
68
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
74
2014
Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 327) 3595 Front St., Palisade,
CO 81526 (E-mail:
palisadenazarenechurch@qwestoffice.net; fax: 970-4640145; 970-464-7770)
Pastor—(7/26/86) Don A. Blanchard (Dorothy), P.O. Box
403, Palisade, CO 81526 (970-464-7756)
Through much prayer and God’s grace we have paid all our
budgets in full. Our food pantry has touched 2,500 families.
Concerts, special services, and small groups continue to be
avenues of outreach and fellowship. We have generously
given to others in missions and locally with a staff of over
30 people from our church and community. People have
helped with gas, utilities, and housing assistance. Some of
these people have been integrated into our church. We thank
God for each conversation, each answered prayer, and each
chance to serve Him in Palisade these past 27 years.
CHURCH STATISTICS
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - YES
3
7
WORSHIP
4
25
165
150
2014
131
2013
135
2012
125
125
129
128
128
137
129
128
2011
CONVERSIONS
District -YES
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
190
180
170
160
150
140
175.514
158.437
2011
180.315
165.25
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
75
2014
Location— (Mail: P.O. Box 1706) 602 3rd St., Paonia, CO 81428
(E-mail:
paoniachurchofthenazarene@tds.net.; 970-527-3002)
Pastor— (1/23/00) Sherry Mitchem (Brian), 40398 Sage Ln.,
Paonia, CO 81428
(E-mail: brian_sherry@tds.net; 970-527-2482)
Highlights for Paonia include:
1. One man excepting Jesus as Savior just months before passing
away.
2. Enthusiasm of the Ladies Bible study. The ladies will bring at
least as many versions of the Bible and commentaries (or more) to
this study as I, the pastor, have. It great!!!
3. The Word of the Lord has power to reach people, even
Alzheimers patients in the Nursing Home.
4. After being behind 4 to 5 months on some financial obligations,
the Lord supplied the financial needs of the church so that all local
expenses, district, general budgets are paid, the emergency fund
has some money, and a donation was given to the Gideons by
years end.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2012
2013
2014
24
20
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - YES
CONVERSIONS
District - YES
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
40
34.437
37.78
2011
2012
31.118
34.06
2013
2014
20
0
Total Funds Raised
76
1
0
0
2
12
12
12
13
15
14
13
13
22
26
2011
Location—10490 S. Dransfeldt Rd., #100 Parker, CO 80134
(WEB: www.epicparker.org)
Pastor— (4/1/10) Kris Hayne (Mendy), 18971 E. Clear Creek
Dr., Parker, CO 80134 (E-mail: khayne@epicparker.org; 303990-0425)
Epic Church experienced what many new church starts go.
Although we had a number of the "early-adopters" remain with
Epic, we had a few people leave Epic sensing that their role
was complete. It left a gap in our church, but what we believed
to be a set-back; He saw it - and used it - as an opportunity.
The Hayne family was able to take a much needed rest of 6
weeks. Our spiritual batteries were recharged as well as our
bodies. In our absence, the leadership at Epic had a great
opportunity to stretch their wings, extend their leadership, and
as a team pastor a church. Re-dedication to the call of ministry
and the call to Parker, Colorado became solidified in the past
year. As a result, more lay people are involved in ministry than
ever before, more families are tithing, more creative ideas are
emerging about reaching Parker for Christ, and more leaders
are in training.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2013
2014
48
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
CONVERSIONS
District - NO
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
200
179.712
150.667
123.042
100
82.11
0
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
77
4
6
34
26
39
43
52
77
90
86
86
2012
66
76
46
77
2011
2014
Location—1702 Bonforte Blvd., Pueblo, CO 81001 (E-mail:
belmontnaz@msn.com; fax: 719-562-1628; 719-542-1628)
Pastor—(1/01/09) Robert J. Simms Jr. (Gaylene), 220 W.
15th St. #1003, Pueblo, CO 81003
(E-mail: rjudsonjr@msn.com; (719-251-3473) Cell
We have spent the last year searching for God’s vision for
our church and what we must do to have a great impact on
Pueblo. This is our parish and we have been feeling a
greater responsibility on our hearts and minds for the lost in
our community. God has been faithful in showing us what
we must do, through Him to widen His influence and
presence in our community. This next year will be the best
year ever for the church of the Nazarene in Colorado. God
wants to do something great and we are His willing workers
in the vision He has for us. If He is for us who can be
against us? We must be about our father’s business.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2012
2013
2014
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - YES
9
4
8
4
55
52
67
100
100
99
92
82
81
94
92
193
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - YES
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
157.302
160
150
149.743
152.071
2012
2013
141.385
140
130
2011
Total Funds Raised
78
2014
Location—84 Stanford Ave., Pueblo, CO 81005 (E-mail:
pueblofirst@aol.com; Web site:www.PFC Nazarene.org.
fax: 888-849-0034; (719-564-3209)
Pastor—(9/26/10) James Murray (Deanna), 3608 Bobcat
Lane, Pueblo, CO 81005 (E-mail: jasmur123@aol.com;
710-564-3209)
We are experiencing a "new day" at Pueblo First Church.
We have lead 31 people to a growing relationship with Jesus
Christ this past year and have received some of those newly
saved folks (14) into official church membership by POF.
We baptized 12 folks this year and we're celebrating the
modest numerical growth of His Church in Pueblo. Another
highlight this year was hiring our new youth pastor and
spouse. They have invited and welcomed folks from within
the congregation to help lead our youth as sponsors and the
youth group has more than doubled in number. We are
excited to see what God has in store for us this coming year
as we continue to reach our community and world with the
love of Jesus.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2014
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - YES
31
7
23
13
182
161
165
149
296
2013
272
289
2012
182
184
188
161
275
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - YES
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
400
300
260.511
286.037
2011
2012
324.321
323.914
2013
2014
200
100
0
Total Funds Raised
79
Location—Second Creek School, 9950 Laredo Dr., Commerce
City, CO
Mail: P.O. Box 747, Commerce City, CO 80037
(Website: www.faithventurechurch.org)
Pastor—(11/25/12) J. Jay Hawes (Janet), 12280 Locust St.,
Brighton, CO 80602 (E-mail: jayhawes@gmail.com; 720-2011717)
FY 2013-2014 was a year of growth and service for FVC. We
grew numerically, but more importantly, spiritually. We
completed a 31-week sermon series entitled, The Story,
covering Genesis to Revelation. Coupled with small groups, we
saw the biblical literacy of the church grow to record numbers.
As a church, we partnered with the Parent and Teacher
Organization of the school we rent to host numerous events
throughout the year to serve the community. We cannot
emphasize enough the importance of positive relationships with
our neighbors; serving them more this next year is our number
one priority. Going forward, our church is 100% ready to
espouse Christ’s words in John 13: “Love one another. As I
have loved you, so you must love one another.”
CHURCH STATISTICS
2012
2013
2014
74
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
2
1
2
0
16
55
75
95
94
95
86
74
76
62
125
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - NO
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
150
138.733
92.475
104
107.119
2012
2013
2014
100
50
0
2011
Total Funds Raised
80
Location—709 S. 12th St., Rocky Ford, CO 81067
Pastor—(4/1/13) David Maiden (Janice), 808 S. 13th, Apt 6,
Rocky Ford, CO 81067 (E-mail: dtoutwest@yahoo.com;
Cell: 719-468-4762)
Restarted the church that was closed this last year. We have
had a high of 55 and are averaging about 40 regularly.
We've won a lot of people to Christ, 15 total this year.
We've gone to the apartment complexes and taken popsicles
to the kids. And someone has made wooden cars that say
"Jesus loves you" and gave those to the kids. The most
exciting thing is a family that has come to the church and he
was an MMA fighter that came to Christ. The people are
going like crazy to help build the church. A van would help
us to win kids every week. We are reaching young kids and
families every week.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2012
2013
2014
20
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
17
WORSHIP
0
0
0
0
25
77
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - NO
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
8.4
10
5
0
0
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
81
2014
Location—800 Hackberry Dr., Security, CO 80911 (E-mail:
securitynazarene@live.com; 719- 392-7091
Pastor—(1/22/12) Kim Richmond (Diana), 7712 Coffee Road,
Peyton, CO (E-mail: cpkrichmond@yahoo.com; (303-3326530)
We had an excellent day of "picnic in the park" where we
invite the entire community. We set up a worship team & free
barbeque in the gazebo. We are hitting 2500 homes with a
marketing piece for our VBS this yr. We had a well-attended
spiritual formation week with evangelist Chuck
LaCombe. The attendance is growing, due to some excellent
marketing pieces that have produced some great fruit for our
church. Our attendance was about 18 when we first came.
We’ve had an excellent retention of new people and are
averaging around 59 now with a high of 81. A recent men’s
retreat at Golden Bell was superb in developing our new
men. Some of these are enjoying life transformations and
connections with the church and other people and are now
inviting others.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2013
2014
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
CONVERSIONS
District - YES
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
63.538
80
60
40
45.319
49.41
2012
2013
31.083
20
0
2011
Total Funds Raised
82
7
0
0
8
28
21
11
42
123
111
99
2012
56
42
28
19
95
2011
2014
Location—1600 Sidney, Sterling, CO 80751 (E-mail:
sterlingnazarene@hotmail.com; fax: 970-522-1778, 970522-2601)
Pastor—(2/5/06) Dale Wesley (Sheila), 1125 S. 11th Ave.,
Sterling, CO 80751 (E-mail: dalewesley58@msn.com; 970580-4149)
It’s amazing to see how God can do for us what we
could not do for ourselves and that has been the
most thrilling thing to see at Sterling this
year. Many life decisions in prayer were made this
year by our people. Families experienced some
phenomenal growth in vitality and togetherness.
Our Wednesday evening meal and Christian hour
has seen new depths in the life of our church.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2013
2014
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - YES
30
8
0
18
202
228
201
222
318
309
304
304
2012
182
222
275
274
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - YES
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
400
300
273.403
296.078
233.201
165.881
200
100
0
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
83
2014
Meeting Location— Thornton Middle School, 9451 Hoffman Way,
Thornton, CO 80229
Mailing Address—9695 Orangewood Dr., Thornton, CO 80260
(Website: www.hopehacienda.net; 720-341-1490)
Pastor—(9/01/10) Mark Runner (Debbi), 15074 Columbine Ct.,
Thornton, CO 80602
(E-mail: mark.runner@hopehacienda.net; 720-341-1490)
We have had an amazing year at Hope Hacienda! Obviously the major
highlight is that we were officially organized as a Nazarene church in
January where we celebrated in a significant way. The organization has
opened with a total of 44 Charter Members and many friends and family.
We are eternally grateful to ThornCreek for the vision and insight to start
a church in South Thornton three and a half years ago. During this last
year we have been privileged to provide a continued impact to the
community by painting a house of someone in need; by proving several
boxes of food at Thanksgiving in ministry to known needs by people in
the congregation. Hope Hacienda is committed to the local church
mission by providing gifts at Christmas to needy families and even to
feeding the homeless in downtown Denver. While we do not yet leave a
significant footprint, the lasting impact to those who have been touched is
immeasurable, and with much more to do.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2014
88
71
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - YES
1
1
WORSHIP
0
9
22
15
14
44
63
92
2013
92
2012
73
71
88
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - YES
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
150
93.438
100
107.363
104.516
2013
2014
48.165
50
0
2011
2012
Total Funds Raised
84
Location—(Mail: 711 Park St., Trinidad, CO 81082) 733
Stonewall Ave., Trinidad, CO 81082 (719-845-0383)
Pastor—(08/26/12) Jack A. Droste (Nancy), 711 Park St.,
Trinidad, CO 81082 (E-mail: jadroste@gmail.com; 719845-0383)
This has been a year where we have seen the marvelous
hand of God being still alive, still active, and still desirous
of drawing His people back into the proper restored
relationship with Him. We have been blessed to see new
families begin attending our church and new people step up
to fill spots of service and ministry. We were honored to
have three different churches come to work alongside of us
with Work and Witness teams this last summer, helping us
do some of the work which greatly needed. Though our
numbers may have declined this year, we have seen a
growth in worship and praise in our church.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2012
2013
2014
1
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
CONVERSIONS
District - NO
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
40
30.269
35.332
32.865
30
27.772
20
10
0
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
85
0
17
SDMI
0
16
MEMBERSHIP
13
WORSHIP
0
24
34
44
23
25
28
22
44
74
2011
2014
Location—3501 West 104th Ave., Westminster, CO 80031
(Fax: 303-469-5439; 303-867-9905)
Pastor —(1/30/2011) Joel D. Tuchez (Traci), 2600 West
Florida Ave., Denver, CO 80219 (E-mail:
pastor@holycrew.net; 303-305-9670)
A year of challenges, situations, and obstacles in which only
the hand of God could have guided us. Things are turning
around and the light at the end of the tunnel is showing we
are moving forward with new people and the faithful ones
who continue to serve. Received 7 new members and 4
brand new people as members. We had the privilege of
restarting our S.S. & Discipleship program. With joy in our
hearts we see new people getting involved and wonderful
ministries such as our present worship team. An example is
our worship leader Jorge Toledo who used to sit in the very
back. During the past few months he was sanctified,
baptized and now is the main leader of our worship team.
He began taking classes pursuing his district license.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2013
2014
74
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - YES
CONVERSIONS
District - YES
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
60
40
46.468
45.529
35.759
29.082
20
0
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
86
6
5
12
WORSHIP
9
42
43
73
72
72
67
82
93
80
138
2012
132
2011
2014
Location—3501 W. 104th Ave., Westminster, CO 80031 (Web
site: www.crossingchurch.org; fax: 303-469-5439; 303-469-5149)
Senior Pastor—(11/09) Brian Wiesinger (Kim), 3501 W. 104th
Ave., Westminster, CO 80031 (E-mail:
brian@crossingchurch.org; 303-469-5149)
Over this past year we have seen a lot of growth in family related
areas such as marriages that have been healed and coming back
together and people who are living together sensing conviction
and then getting married. We’ve seen several Kids and
teenagers committing their lives to Christ. Men's and women's
ministries are thriving and calling people to a deeper commitment
to be better parents. God has been calling us to meet family
needs, grow disciples, and watch that love spread from inward to
outward. We have also seen many families with no church
background showing up and learning about God’s love and grace
and committing their lives to Him and watching them integrate
into the church has been a great joy!
CHURCH STATISTICS
2014
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - YES
36
29
26
210
646
586
643
2013
664
2012
888
885
849
842
912
995
1047
981
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - YES
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
1650
1600
1550
1500
1450
1400
1603.935
1600.017
1521.207
1478.021
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
87
2014
Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 1869) 750 N. Hwy. 67,
Woodland Park, CO 80866 (719-687-6607)
Website: woodlandparkchurch.com
Senior Pastor — (5/21/05) Brian Troxell (Sarah), 950
Evergreen Heights, Woodland Park, CO 80863 (E-mail:
Btrox@yahoo.com; 719-687-9531)
We entered into our final year of our building campaign and
project. We have determined to open the doors to our
Family Life Center on Easter Sunday 2015. When we do
this we will have paid for the building in full. As of today
we have raised over $700,000 and when it is all said and
done we will have raised over $850,000 to pay it all off. We
had over 40 individuals accept Christ or rededicate their
lives to Him over this past year and our weekly attendance is
strong. We are enjoying amazing momentum these days.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2013
2014
105
123
133
2012
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - NO
5
2
15
45
64
83
100
86
80
108
120
138
131
2011
CONVERSIONS
District -YES
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
400
369.998
302.584
283.266
300
191.152
200
100
0
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
88
2014
Location—410 Blake St., Wray, CO 80758 (E-mail:
njsullivan@plains.net; 970-332-5703)
Pastor— Noel Sullivan (1959-2014, in memory)
After 10 months of illness Pastor Noel Sullivan, our pastor
of 18 yrs., went to be with the Lord. He loved to preach and
did so up to his last month of life. The memorial service was
a celebration as Pastor Scott Carranza preached positively of
life & faith. We dearly loved our pastor and the church was
glad to walk with him & Jenny in his final days. During this
time the church rallied and did the work of the church. We
have grown and shown good strength, having regular
Sundays as high as 100 and averaging 85. The finances
have grown, new people have come, and the church is
considering a building program. Pastor Terry Douglas has
done a superb job of interim work and we are excited about
our calling of Pastor Don Smith to be our next pastor.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2014
128
2013
109
2012
WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - YES
0
1
0
11
62
52
89
88
78
76
97
90
82
82
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - YES
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
300
227.214
200
100
121.786
139.415
2012
2013
68.949
0
2011
Total Funds Raised
89
2014
Location—505 E. Beatty Ave., Yuma, CO 80759 (E-mail:
Office@Yuma1stnaz.org; 970-848-5594)
Pastor—(2/28/2010) David E. McQuisten (Karen), 921 S.
Birch St., Yuma, CO 80759 (E-mail:
pastor@yuma1stnaz.org; 970-848-3781; 970-597-0080)
Yuma youth department is experiencing a growth in
our children's department. We are seeing triple
attendance and looking forward to summer and
family camp. During Our VBS in late July, we will
have a youth group of 35 plus teens, helping out
with community outreach, VBS, and a puppet
ministry.
CHURCH STATISTICS
2014
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MEMBERSHIP
SDMI
Missional Apportionments Paid? WEF - YES
3
4
2
WORSHIP
0
66
72
80
93
2013
92
88
2012
66
72
73
72
89
2011
CONVERSIONS
District - YES
Thousands
Total Funds Raised
130
121.314
113.753
120
103.717
110
109.416
100
90
2011
2012
2013
Total Funds Raised
90
2014
DISTRICT
BOARDS
AND
COMMITTEES
REPORTS
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District
Superintendent
David M. Ralph
Report
(Report will be available for download after presentation)
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District Advisory Board Report
The Advisory Board met six times this year. In the first meeting we elected a district
secretary and a district treasurer. In the following meetings we conducted required business for
the district including the following: review of monthly financial reports, oversight of the audit,
oversight of the operations of Golden Bell Camp and Conference Center, approval of property
changes, sale and purchase of properties, approval of loans.
We received regular updates from the District Superintendent including pastoral and
church reviews, pastoral assignments for churches under 35 members, and bright spots across the
district. We authorized the District Superintendent to approve requests for Emergency Medical
Assistance as they are presented to him.
We recommended renewal of minister’s licenses for senior pastors holding district
licenses, and oversaw ministerial credential items as recommended by the Ministry Board.
These included approving requests for retirement status and special service/interdenominational
status, and requests for return of credentials and removal of divorce as a barrier to district
licensing. The receiving and sending of clergy transfers is also under the oversight of our board.
Specific church changes approved by the Advisory Board this year were the following:
One church name change: Gathering Stones Falcon to Falcon Cornerstone Community.
Other changes approved by the Board: Kiowa and Manzanola churches were disorganized;
Thornton Hope Hacienda was organized.
We approved housing allowances and expense reimbursements for the District
Superintendent, the District Administrator, and the Executive Director of Golden Bell, and made
the recommendation of the 2014-2015 district budget to the finance committee.
Respectfully submitted,
DAVID M. RALPH, chairman
RUBEN VILLARREAL, secretary
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2014 Finance Committee Report
We believe in responsible Christian stewardship through the payment of
evangelism funds. Every dollar invested in ministry funds by the local church declares
loyalty and love to the mission and message of God's kingdom here on earth. Every
church should plan carefully to meet this scriptural responsibility to God and His church
in reaching lost, unevangelized men and women through the district and denominational
funds. The love of Christ, moving and motivating us within and without, leaves no room
for unwarranted failure in this area of stewardship.
Part I. Funding the Mission
District Ministries Fund (which includes Church Development / New Start, SDMI,
Ethnic, NMI and NYI), World Evangelism Fund, Pensions and Benefits Fund and
Education Fund
We recommend:
1. That the District Ministries Fund be set at 3% of the Adjusted Income under line
30 minus lines 31 and 32 of the Annual Pastor’s Report.
2. That the World Evangelism Fund for the Colorado District be set at 5½% of the
Adjusted Income under line 30 minus lines 31 and 32 of the Annual Pastor’s
Report.
3. That the Pensions and Benefits Fund be set at 2¼% of the Adjusted Income under
line 30 minus lines 31 and 32 of the Annual Pastor’s Report.
4. That the Educational Fund for Northwest Nazarene University be set at 2¼ %
of the Adjusted Income under line 30 minus lines 31 and 32 of the Annual Pastor’s
Report.
5. That our people be encouraged in the stewardship of possessions as related to
wills, annuities, and life loans on behalf of the church.
6. That the above ministry funds be paid monthly based on the income for the
previous month with the first payment due June 2013.
7. That each local church have paid or send or bring the estimated first monthly
payment of the District Ministries Fund to the District Annual Conference.
Part II. To the Churches
The Finance Committee has endeavored to apportion the ministry funds in the most fair and equitable
manner possible in the light of the evangelism fund base adopted by the General Board.
We recommend:
1. That the allocation of missional funds be the percentages for the World Evangelism Fund,
Educational Fund, and Pensions and Benefits Fund set by the General Board.
2. That the District assumes responsibility for the encouragement of the full payment of all
missional funds by the local churches.
3. That the Advisory Board provides a prospective budget to the Finance Committee at its annual
meeting.
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Part III. Insurance
We recommend:
1. That life insurance be covered for all Senior Pastors of local churches, District
Superintendent, District Administrative Assistant, and Executive Director of Golden Bell.
2. That each local church pay for disability insurance for their pastor.
3. In the event of a claim, that the District disburse disability coverage matching the general
church’s Pensions and Benefits amount on a case by case basis.
4. That each local church offer to their pastor and staff the option of setting up a nontaxable
account by salary reduction to pay insurance co-payments and deductibles and that each
local board increase the senior pastor’s salary to cover that reduction.
Part IV. Operating Policies
That each local church include in its policies the following:
1. The local church treasurer will provide an annual financial report to the board and
congregation to include all incoming and outgoing funds.
2. The church board reviews its handling of funds assuring that one person does not handle
both incoming and outgoing monies.
3. The church board determines/reviews annually access to confidential information on
individual contributions and on church financial reporting.
4. The church board reviews accessibility to church computers, especially those connected to
the internet.
5. The church board secures and safely electronically stores for an indefinite time all
insurance policies, all legal documents that are not stored elsewhere, and all background
material.
6. The church board evaluates and reports to the district the church’s liability and sexual
misconduct coverage of all workers.
7. The church board submits at the first board meeting in the fiscal year approval of housing
allowances for all paid staff, part-time or full-time, and included in that action paid ministry
shall be allowed to reduce reportable income by any and all unreimbursed business
expenses under current IRS accountable reimbursement guidelines. (*This should be
reviewed/acted upon when any staff changes occur during the fiscal year.)
Part V. District Staff
We recommend:
1. That payment in full for health insurance be made for the District Superintendent and District
Administrative Assistant immediate families; that key man insurance be carried on the District
Superintendent and Golden Bell Executive Director.
2. That the District Superintendent and District Administrative Assistant be reimbursed for their
reasonable professional business expenses through an accountable reimbursement plan.
3. That the District Superintendent and District Administrative Assistant be reimbursed travel
for the district at the current IRS approved mileage rate or other IRS allowable agreed upon
financial arrangements.
4. That the district consider paying a portion of medical reimbursements for the District
Superintendent and District Administrators immediate families.
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Part VI. Evangelists' Support
We recommend that local churches pay evangelists at the ratio of a minimum of 2 1/2 times the
pastor's weekly compensation package and that each church give the evangelist a Christmas gift.
Part VII. Ministerial Support and Benevolence
We recommend:
1. That the financial support of pastors be given careful study and periodic review by the church
board, giving consideration following the Department of Labor's index, being reviewed twice
a year. An automatic cost-of-living adjustment should be considered in the fall of each year.
In the spring there should be a review on the basis of merit and church progress.
2. That the pastoral remuneration comprise:
a. Fair and generous salary including the full amount of Social Security (based on
pastor's salary, plus housing allowance and/or parsonage rental values),
b. Parsonage and/or housing allowance,
c. Utilities and parsonage expense,
d. Family health and life insurance premiums, insurance co-payments and/or deductibles
(see III.1 above),
e. Church related vehicle usage reimbursement or allowance,
f. Annuity allowance and/or other supplemental retirement programs,
g. Continuing Ministerial Education allowance, and,
h. Miscellaneous professional reimbursements for such things as books, entertainment,
conventions, and conferences.
3. That pastors and all full-time ministerial staff members be given a minimum of two weeks
paid vacation annually. We further recommend that all the above who have accumulated from
5 through 10 years of salaried ministry be granted three weeks paid vacation and that those
who have served 11 years or more be granted four weeks paid vacation. Accumulated years
of salaried ministry shall include service in the Church of the Nazarene prior to that
accumulated at the present assignment of the minister. This vacation time should be exclusive
of time spent at district and general church meetings. The pastor is advised to use discretion
and wisdom in the planning of vacation in order to best work with the church’s needs and
calendar.
4. That out of a deep concern for our pastors to avoid burnout and stress and to keep a clear
continuing vision for their church and ministry:
That churches and the district consider giving a sabbatical or continuing professional
development leave for their pastor as early as during their seventh year of ministry. Special
care should be deliberated to include accumulated years of salaried ministry comprising
service years in the Church of the Nazarene prior to the accrued years in their current
local church assignment. This leave should take into consideration, as finances allow, as
being with pay and benefits, and could be from 4 - 12 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 pastors in finding new creative ways to help the church
accomplish its ministry vision. A rested and refreshed pastor will help build even stronger
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relationships with their church. We strongly recommend that each church consider
implementing a policy.
5. That the district superintendent provides a communication channel to the local church board
concerning ways that they can properly care for their pastor and family, in light of present
high costs of living.
6. That the local church pay expenses of the pastor’s spouse when their professional
responsibilities require out of town trips.
7. That this entire report, with Part VII highlighted, be mailed to the Board Secretary of each
church by the end of September.
Part VIII Support of District Sponsored Ministries
That local churches be encouraged to support through financial offerings and gifts, prayer and
encouragement to Colorado Nazarene Compassion Ministries (Jesus of Nazareth, NDR, etc.), New
Start / Church Development Ministries, and the Golden Bell Camp and Conference Center.
Rich Cantwell, Chairman
Shelley Trostle, secretary
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Memoirs
Arvada Northwest Community
Byron Stafford
Aurora Tower Community Fellowship
Nova Dugger, Glenn Wilcox
Boulder South Broadway
None reported
Brighton Chapel Hill
Gary Johnson
Brush First
Bill Griggs
Buena Vista High Country
None
Canon City Lincoln Park
None reported
Castle Rock The Connection
None
Cedaredge
None
Clarkville Buffalo Grass
Darlene Day
Colorado Springs Abundant Hope
Lillian Hand
Colorado Springs Central
None reported
Colorado Springs Eastborough
Velma Baldridge, Rev. Don Collins, Alta Eddie, Della Gardner, Jim Gardner
Colorado Springs Emanuel
None Reported
Colorado Springs First
Rev. Wales Lankford, Lydia Windom
Colorado Springs Genesis
Chante’ Ann Denise Thompson
Colorado Springs Grace
None reported
Colorado Springs Living Faith
None reported
Colorado Springs Northeast Community
None
Colorado Springs Samoan
None reported
Colorado Springs The Remnant
None reported
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Memoirs
Colorado Springs Trinity
Agnes Hicks, Richard Ransford
Colorado Springs True Life Community
None reported
Commerce City Iglesia Del Nazareno
None reported
Cortez
None reported
Delta Gunnison Valley
Christopher Fresquez, Gilbert Valdez
Denver Bear Valley Fellowship
Joseph Atencia, Gary Baker, Grace Luevano, Joanne Moyle
Denver Columbine Hills
None reported
Denver el Redentor
None Reported
Denver Family
None reported
Denver First
Eugene Beyers Sr., Gene Cedar, Andy Cope, Lavada Dalton, Elaine Fry, Alice Harlan, Donald
Rex Harper, Lanette Harwell, Sybil Hottinger, David Kelley, Verna Fay Lingle, Loren Lungberg,
Ruth Martin, William Moore, Stella Noe, Donald Perkins, Virginia Spradlin, Melvalene
Swanson, Glenn Watkins, Lee Zaker
Denver Gracia y Vida
None
Denver ThornCreek
None
Denver ThornCreek Hope Hacienda
None
Durango Faith Community
Edison Briggs
Falcon Cornerstone
None reported
Florence Faith Journey
None
Fort Collins Emmaus Road
None
Fort Collins Ridin’ for the Brand
None reported
Fort Morgan
Doris McCracken
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Memoirs
Fountain
None Reported
Golden
None
Grand Junction First
Donna DeVries, Gene Wallace, Esther Walton
Greeley Celebration Pointe
None
Greeley First
Donna Anderson, Lois Gholson, Rachel Reyher
Holly
None Reported
Karval
None reported
La Junta First
Sharron Edwards
Lakewood
Neola Beeson, Edith Holcomb, Stan Joy, Bud McCreery, Alan Parsons, Wilma Pryor, Jim
Shettler, Mary Weber
Lamar Community
None reported
Lamar Crosswind
None reported
Las Animas
Patricia Colleen Tyree
Lone Tree The Crash
None Reported
Longmont
Justine Hollenbeck, David Morgan
Loveland
Dolly Busse, Grace Merkle, Norman Prewitt
Loveland Hope Springs
None reported
Monte Vista Valley
None
Montrose First
Harvey Kolz
Palisade
None reported
Paonia
None
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Memoirs
Parker Epic
None
Pueblo Belmont
None Reported
Pueblo First
Loreen Beghtel, Doroty Dickerson, Virginia Haning, Dan Harmon, Jean Lientz, Diana Nava,
Mary Pickerel, Boyd Rafferty
Reunion Faith Venture
None reported
Security
None reported
Sterling
Virgil White
Thornton Hope Hacienda
None
Trinidad
None
Westminster The Crossing
Roberta Dockendorf, Donald Laws, Don Richards
Westminster Iglesia Del Nazareno
None reported
Woodland Park
None
Wray
Rev. Noel Sullivan
Yuma First
Monte Maples, Thelma Perry, Wayne Perry
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MINISTRY BOARD REPORT
RECEIVED AND RECEIPTED ON TRANSFER
Elders
Jason M. Daye from the Arizona District
Charles H. Hayes from the Wisconsin District
Hyun Soo Park from the South Korea District – in process
J. Sidney Sever from the Oregon Pacific District
Christopher Williamson from the Alaska District
Deacons
Howard Paul Ours from the New Mexico District
Licensed Ministers
Kent M. Davenport from the Southwestern Ohio District
Randy Jones from the North Carolina District
GRANTED TRANSFER AND RECEIPTED
Elders
Andrew Albright to the Oregon Pacific District
Tomás Alvarez to the Southwest Latin American District – in process
Gordon Bennett to the Southwest Oklahoma District
Michael Bowers to the Arizona District
Don E. Diehl to the North Central Ohio District
Denice Lynette Gass to the Southern California District
Jerry Christopher Gass to the Southern California District
Robert C. Howard to the South Arkansas District
Vickie B. Morgan to the New Mexico District
Matthew T. Osborne to the Arizona District
Marvin Lizardo Suyen Chon to the Belize District
Deacons
Mark Lingle to the Indianapolis District
Licensed Ministers
Richard Evans to the Rocky Mountain District
Michael Goff to the Virginia District
Kurtis Matheny to the Arizona District
Aaron Douglas Mednansky to the Oregon Pacific District
John Menkveld to the Kansas City District
Carlo Di Mercurio to the Michigan District
Nathan E. Otte to the South Arkansas District
Matthew James Regier to the Kansas District
Kenneth Wright to the Northwest Indiana District – in process
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ORDINANDS
Elected to Elders Orders
Isaac Daniel Gilmore, Sjon William Green, Zachary Alan Harris, Jarod Jay Hawes, Christopher
Ludington, Jorge Armando Martinez Marioni, Ofelia Carmona Martinez, Kevin S. Miller, Bruce
Edwin Tallman
Elected to Deacons Orders
Heather Dyanne Miller, Sarah R. Porter
Recognition of Elder
Deanna K. Stringer
DECEASED
Ray Hawkins, Donald Ray Collins Jr., Russell Walborn
CREDENTIALS REMOVED
David Grosse
GRANTED RETIREMENT STATUS
Laurel Matson
GRANTED SPECIAL SERVICE/INTERDENOMINATIONAL STATUS
Elders: Rob Bollinger, David DeBord, Paul Hegstrom, ReeAnn Hyde, Mark Lingle, Mark Peters,
E. Jan Sweeney, Timothy Snowbarger, V. Lynn White.
Deacons: Stephen Laird, Jerry Storz
GRANTED NEW DISTRICT MINISTER’S LICENSES
Kevin Bond, Audrey Carter, Thomas Carter, Christopher Collins, Kimberly Davis, Kelli Fulks,
Jason Gressman, Bradley Griffin, Kevin Juliano, Shane Kier, Nicholas McCall, Susan
McKeithen, Daniel Neil, Rey Neuenschwander, Greg Smith, Clint Tafoya, Scott Webber.
Pending BGS approval: Jay Boykin, Jeremy Faust, Lois Anne Largent
GRANTED RENEWAL OF DISTRICT MINISTER’S LICENSES
Ritchie Asuega, Patricia Barker, John Bechtold, Michael Carpenter, Mason Cassens, Lynette
Cherry, Richard Clark, Kent Davenport, Ken Davis, Scott Dozer, Francisco Espana-Miranda,
John Fly, Joel Garcia, Isaac Gilmore, Sjon Green, Keven Grigg, Brooke Hager, Zachary Harris,
Jerod Hawes, Tina Hayhurst, Jason Johnson, Justin Jones, Randy Jones, Janine King, Ruth King,
Mark Kulaga, Jerry Lester, Carla Lewis, Chris Ludington, Jeremy Lyon, Jorge MartinezMarioni, Ofelia Martinez, Ronald McDuff, Heather Miller, Kevin Miller, Nate Otte, Greg Niver,
David Odell, Lisa Ponczoch, Todd Ponczoch, Sarah Porter, Jennifer Sampsel, Nathan Sutliff,
Bruce Tallman, Timothy Wilhite, Josh Workman, Kenneth Wright
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MINISTER’S LICENSE NOT RENEWED OR DID NOT APPLY
Nathan Brewster, Ryan Hopkins, Alicia Jarvis, Elise Mosher, Jim Stevens, Mary Thorp, Timothy
Shane Weaver
Hemir Bolanos (deceased)
RENEWED COMMISSIONED MINISTER OF MUSIC
Larry Stevens
NON-CREDENTIALED PASTORS OF CHURCHES (Certificate of Ministry)
Fort Collins Ridin the Brand – Scott Carter
Rocky Ford – David Maiden
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2014 Assembly Nominating Committee Report
May 17, 2014
Denver First Church
Attending:
David Ralph (chairman), Kevin Compton, Roger Freels, Linda Geist, Wayla
Murrow, Terry Nelson, Dan Pierce, Bob Simms, Troy Teeter, Shelley Trostle
(recording secretary).
We recommend the approval of the following assembly chairmen and committees
by acclamation:
Those responsible for all records in the Journal (official district annual report):
Auditing
Memoirs
Sunday School
Missions
Youth
Chairman
Chairman
Chairman
Chairman
Chairman
Advisory Board
Shelley Trostle
Roger Freels
Wayla Murrow
Troy Teeter
Motion made to approve these committee chairmen and committees by acclamation – Dan
Pierce, Seconded-Wayla Murrow, Approved – All
Finance Committee (Term: Assembly 2015)
Chairman
Recording Secretary
District Advisory Board
District NMI President
District NYI President
District SDMI Chairman
Golden Bell Executive Director
Rich Cantwell
Shelley Trostle
In the past all areas of the state were represented by one ministerial and one lay representative.
Because this created a very large committee it was suggested that this committee be reduced to
representation by those who regularly oversee the district finances, the District Advisory Board
and District Auxiliary leaders as listed above.
Further discussion included the request for more involvement by the auxiliary leaders in the
budget discussions in February and March.
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Motion made to have the Auxiliary leaders meet with the District Advisory Board Finance
advisory committee in February for initial budget discussion and then again with the Advisory
Board in the March budget meeting. Motion included that the DS and Advisory Board should
make the final decision regarding the representation on the District Finance Committee–Terry
Nelson, Seconded-Linda Geist, Approved – All
Addendum: The District Advisory Board felt there needed to be some area representation on the
District Finance Committee, so the following were approved for the ballot by DS Ralph:
Minister
Pueblo/Central Mtns.
Lay
Doyle Larkin (Florence)
Bob Simms (P. Belmont)
Colorado Springs
Northern
Denver Area
Brian Smith (Loveland)
Dan Pierce (D. Bear Valley)
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Terry Nelson (CS Trinity)
Dean Thoman (CS Trinity)
Bob Hamilton (L Hope Spgs)
Don Stewart (Aurora Tower)
The following are appointed by the District Superintendent and included in
the Journal Directory
Ministry Board (Term: 2014-2015)
David Ralph (chairman)
Will Mackey
Mark Runner
Don Blanchard
Russ Martin
Jim Russom
Larry Chovancek
Tim McKeithen
Alan Scott
Kevin Compton
Janette Mikatich
Shawn Siegfreid
Jason Daye
Sherry Mitchem
Brian Smith
David DeBord (acting
Lowell Moore
Michael Staton
chairman)
Keith Morgan
Ruben Villarreal
Roger Freels
Jim Murray
Dale Wesley
Jerry Jaquess
Karen Phillips
Brian Wiesinger
Andy Lucas
Daniel Pierce
Jim Lynch
Robin Rodgers
Court of Appeals
Current members are David Ralph, Kevin Compton, Don Blanchard
Property Board – District Advisory Board
David M. Ralph, Chairman, Ruben Villarreal, Secretary
Cluster Leaders
Arkansas Valley
Gordon Smith (La Junta)
Colorado Springs
Keith Morgan (CS True Life)
North Denver-Boulder-Brighton
Ruben Villarreal (ThornCreek)
Northeast Plains
Dale Wesley (Sterling)
Northern
Brian Smith (Loveland)
Pueblo and Central Mountains
Jim Murray (Pueblo First)
South Denver
Shawn Siegfreid (Denver First)
Southwest Mountains
Michael Staton (Valley)
Western Slope
Sherry Mitchem (Paonia)
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BALLOT POSITION NOMINATIONS:
Nominations for the District Advisory Board
Current board members:
Rich Cantwell (Treasurer)
Ruben Villarreal
2016
Jeff Alexander (Westminster Crossing) 2016
Alan Scott
2016
Linda Geist (CS Eastborough)
Dale Wesley
2015
Nina Rattle (Ft. Collins Emmaus Road) 2015
Shawn Siegfreid
2014
Roxann Peach (Westminster Crossing)
Ministerial (Elect one)
2016
2014
Lay Members (Elect one)
Term: Three (3) years (2014-2017)
Term: Three (3) years (2014-2017)
Russ Martin (Aurora Tower)
Ron Kidd (C/S Eastborough)
Jim Murray (Pueblo First
Roxann Peach (Westminster Crossing)
Shawn Siegfreid (Denver First)
Dean Thoman (C/S Trinity)
Nominations for the Board of Trustees to Northwest Nazarene University
Current
Rich Cantwell
2016
Bob Walker (Loveland)
2016
Shawn Siegfreid
2015
Jeff Alexander (Westminster)
2015
Alan Scott
2014
Nina Rattle (Emmaus Road)
2014
Ministerial (Elect one)
Lay Members (Elect one)
Term: Three (3) years (2014-2017)
Term: Three (3) years (2014-2017)
Kevin Compton
Chet Galloway (Longmont)
Alan Scott
Mark Madsen (Cortez)
Nina Rattle (Ft. Collins Emmaus Road)
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Nominations for the Golden Bell Board
*Ex-Officio Members: District Superintendent, District Administrator, Camp Director,
NMI, NYI, and SDMI Auxiliary leaders. In their absence the auxiliary can be represented at
meetings by one of their assigned board members.
Current board members:
Amy Guthrie
2016
Ken Davis (Castle Rock)
2016
Ken Rose
2016
Dave Davis (C/S Trinity)
2016
Bob Simms assigned
2015
Dean Walker (Loveland)
2015
Steve Laird
2015
Kim Glaser (Denver First)
2015
Jana Burnham
2015
Lance Howard (C/S Trinity)
2015
Karen Phillips
2014
Joshua Pierce (D. Bear Valley)
2014
Michael Staton
2014
Nina Rattle (Emmaus Road)
2014
Discussion was that the Golden Bell board is too large and the best use of this board is to include
people who are passionate about the camp and also have knowledge/expertise in areas that would
benefit the camp. Therefore the board will be reduced each year by completion of the elected
term and appointments will be made by the chairman for additional members.
Appointed Ministerial
Dale Wesley (Sterling)
Appointed Lay Member
Nina Rattle (Ft. Collins Emmaus Road)
Nominations for NMI Board
WAYLA MURROW - PRESIDENT (vote yes/no)
*Ex-Officio Member: District Superintendent. Officers are appointed by council.
Slate of Members for 2014-2015 Council (vote for all yes/no)
John Bruneau
Kathy Matson
Joyce Chovancek
Susan McKeithen
Rick Davis
Janette Mikatich
Karen Douglass
Gaylene Simms
Amy Guthrie
Bob Simms
Sheldon Jantz
Kathy Van Soest
Linda Lankford
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Nominations for SDMI Board & Members-at-large
CHAIRMAN, ROGER FREELS (Two-year Term 2013-2015)
* Ex-Officio members: District Superintendent and NMI and NYI Auxiliary leaders
*Ministry leadership positions are appointed: Amy Guthrie (Children’s Ministries), Dan
Peirce (Adult Ministries), Joel Tuchez (Hispanic Coordinator)
Current board members:
Members-at-large
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2015
Glenn Domokos (Denver First)
Brian Troxell
2015
Charlie Friedly (Westminster Crossing) 2015
Mark Runner
2014
Bob Hamilton (Loveland Hope Springs) 2014
2014
John Rush (Westminster Crossing)
Ministerial (Vote for three)
Lay Members (Vote for two)
(2)Term: Two (2) years 2014-2016
Term: Two (2) years 2014-2016
(1)Term: One (1) year 2014-2015
Dan Pierce (D. Bear Valley)
Bob Hamilton (Loveland Hope Springs)
Mark Runner (Hope Hacienda)
Russell Ross (G. Celebration Pointe)
Bob Simms (P. Belmont)
John Rush (Westminster Crossing)
Joel Tuchez (D. Family)
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Golden Bell Camp and Conference Center
Director’s Report
Greetings from Golden Bell, “A Place Set Apart where God changes lives”. God Continues to
use Golden Bell to touch people’s lives every day as they encounter Him through His creation
and by getting away from all the busyness of everyday life. There is something very unique and
special in getting away from the phone, TV, work, I-pads and pods, negative people, and the
hustle and stress of everyday life in our fast paced and crammed full world we live in. And that’s
just our kid’s lives! Yes, our kids are facing many of the same pressures of busy lives as we
adults do, plus they have to wade through all the ups and downs of growing up in a world that is
growing away from Christian values. Golden Bell stands in that gap and provides a place for
children, teens, college students, and adults to come away and connect with God in a lifechanging experience.
God is AWESOME, isn’t He? Our theme this summer is “Pathways: Life’s Choices” based on
Proverbs 3: 5-6. We have 28 College Students who have listened to God’s call to invest in kids’
lives this summer along with 16 senior-adult volunteers and all our full-time and part-time staff.
All of these people have huge servant hearts and have listened to God’s call to serve Him this
summer at Golden Bell. Please pray for all our staff this summer as they are used of God
impacting every camper and guest with the love of Christ.
I am happy to report that through God’s grace and the giving of His people, we have finished the
fiscal year in the black again.
We have continued to be blessed greatly by grants to make significant improvements to our
facilities. This year we have installed new water lines to serve the New Chapel as well as to
connect our two water systems together. We will have new Electric service coming in
underground to supply power to the New Chapel and upgrade power throughout the main camp
area. We are finishing up new concrete Tipi platforms with all new weather-tight structure and
built-in bunks. We are also working this summer on building a higher platform and new wall on
our climbing tower so that we will be able to use it for rappelling. We thank the Lord for these
grants as these projects would not be possible otherwise.
The BIG News of the year is we are moving ahead with the construction of the Dan Walker
Memorial Chapel!!! We are officially “under construction”! It is exciting to see the project
finally moving forward after a long time of dreaming, planning, engineering, Fund-raising, and
dealing with Government and neighbors. Speaking of Fund-raising, another grant was given to
us as a Matching Grant of $200,000 to help us finish funding the project, BUT, this only gets
matched if we can all collectively come up with the other $200,000 needed. We praise our
awesome Lord for this gift and I ask each of you to prayerfully consider what you, your family,
and even your business might be able to do towards this end. We only have until September 30
to match this amount and we need everyone’s support to make this very important project
happen.
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It has been an honor and privilege to serve as Executive Director for the past 18 years of this
exciting and life-changing ministry.
God is doing amazing things at Golden Bell. Come, get involved. It’s your Camp after all.
Respectfully submitted,
Doug Pearson
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Colorado Nazarene Missions International
2013 -2014
Dear Dr. Graves, Rev. Ralph, Pastors, Local NMI Presidents, Delegates and Friends of NMI:
It is my privilege to bring you my third report from the Colorado District Nazarene Missions
International (NMI). As I reflect on the District Assembly Conference theme of “Incarnational
Holiness”, it is a stark reality that the gift of living a holy life and the beauty of Christ’s indwelling is
what drives all of us to serve others through missions. Incarnational Holiness in its very nature is
giving, serving and loving others in our homes, communities, our state, and around the world. In this
report I’d like to share some of my personal journey over the past year as well as some of what
Colorado Nazarenes have done that represents Christ’s love to our world.
In June of 2013 it was such an honor and joy for me to attend Nazarene General NMI Convention in
Indianapolis. Thank you so much for providing the opportunity for me and our other 12 delegates to
attend. What a blessing to experience the true mission of the Church of the Nazarene from all over
the world. My dad, Wales Lankford, who was a true example of “Incarnational Holiness”, was ill
and in the hospital during that time so I was really reflecting on my heritage of having “grown up” in
the Church of the Nazarene. Through the rest of the summer and into the fall our family was dealing
with my Dad’s illness and trying to make wise decisions. Although I’ve been a Christian for most of
my life, during all of this I really had to say to myself, “Do I really believe all of this? Is there really
a hope of heaven? This is what I’ve believed, sang about, taught and worked for all of my life. But
do I really believe this?” When my dad made the bravest decision of all to go home and enter
hospice care rather than to try to have additional surgeries and possibly an external heart pump, it
was a pivotal time for all of us to know that yes, we do believe what the Bible says and we have great
joy in the hope of heaven. During my dad’s last days we had some really sweet times of singing,
praying, testifying, and rejoicing. He asked everyone who came to his home, “Will I see you in
heaven?” and several were won to the Lord during that time because of his testimony. We do believe
that we will be with Jesus and see our loved ones again. It also gives us renewed urgency for telling
others about Jesus. This question lingers for all that we know and all that we have yet to meet “Will
I see you in heaven?” I just want to encourage all of you who are faithfully working for the Lord in
your local communities that each day there are those that you will see in heaven because of your
faithfulness and because of what you have done through missions. Some you may not know until
eternity, but keep the faith and keep practicing that “Incarnational Holiness” that is a part of what we
do continually to lead others to the Lord.
In September I was blessed to be able to attend the Northwest Region Work and Witness Conference
in Portland, Oregon. Thank you for the opportunity to attend. This is a wonderful conference with
many different missionaries telling about the Work and Witness needs in their regions. The next
conference will be September 12 – 13, 2014 in Portland, Oregon with special speaker Verne Ward. I
will send out information about that soon, so please be watching for it if you want to attend a great
conference and make some excellent Work and Witness contacts.
However, during this time there was tragedy happening in Colorado. We had days and days of rain
which caused tremendous flooding throughout our state. Our churches really stepped up to help
others in a variety of ways: providing Crisis Care Kits for those displaced by flooding, taking
offerings to help those impacted, and providing practical help like places to stay and doing laundry
for those without water. Colorado churches gave an offering to our district NMI of $2382 and
combined with $698 that was received after the fires last year $3080 was dispersed to local churches
and individuals to provide for their needs related to this flooding. Thank you Colorado Nazarenes for
your hearts of compassion towards others.
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During the fall and in December we once again had our district wide Nazarene Navajo Nation
Ministry (NNNM) under the direction of Rev. Rick Davis. This year we had 66 Colorado churches
participate in the project. We sent 1800 gifts to the churches on the Navajo Reservation, along with
327 boxes of extra food, clothing, and gifts. In addition, we provided beans, sugar and flour and a
special blessing of 31 bicycles that one church was able to get donated from their local Wal-Mart.
Unfortunately the weather for the trip was hazardous in some cases and many people that had
planned to go were not able to get out of Colorado. However, again Colorado Nazarenes were a
great blessing to the churches in the Navajo Nation. Thank you! December 5 – 6, 2014 will be the
dates for this year’s trip. Be sure to attend the District Assembly Conference workshop about
NNNM for all the latest details!
In the area of giving, Colorado Nazarenes are very generous. Our World Evangelism Fund is the
heartbeat of World Missions providing for Nazarene Missionaries world-wide. This year $675,314
was contributed to the World Evangelism Fund. This was 98.9% of our goal. Here are just a few
more ways that you gave this year: A total $4740 went to our Colorado LINKS (Loving Interested
Nazarenes Knowing and Sharing) missionaries. These are missionaries that have been assigned to
our district so that we can provide love and support. We have a new set of LINKS missionaries for
the next two years. Please show your love to them by giving gifts at Christmas and birthdays if
possible. Cards and notes are always great as well; $1450 was given to Memorial Roll, $820 to
Distinguished Service Awards, and $1480 to Missionary Health Care; $33,142.50 was given for
Alabaster; $4991.62 for World Mission Broadcast; $128,042 was given for Compassionate
Ministries; $40,502 was given for deputation offerings for missionaries; $42,593.13 was given for
Jesus Film; and $40,055 was given for Child Sponsorship. Thank you Colorado Nazarenes for your
generosity to others. I know that these gifts are given through sacrifice and love.
This year we have the opportunity to participate in NMI’s 100th Anniversary offering which is Papua
New Guinea Kudjip Nazarene Hospital Toilet Block 5. With this offering (goal of $10,000 from our
district) they will add toilet and shower blocks, so every household has access to flushing toilets,
sinks, and showers.
Many churches are also providing opportunities for discipleship of children, youth, and young adults
through giving, education, and hands on experiences for them.
Of course, prayer is the foundation for anything that we do. There are many ways to find out about
global prayer requests. You can sign up for e-mails from the Prayer Mobilization Line or friend
them on Facebook to see up to date requests right on your Facebook Newsfeed. I also want to
encourage all of you to sign up to receive Mission Connection and Engage Magazine. These are
free on-line publications. You can sign up for these and many more at this website:
http://nazarene.org/subscriber.html
My thanks goes out to all of you for your continued work in making sure the people of Colorado are
giving to missions, being educated about missions, being discipled as missional people, and above all
praying! These four core values of NMI can help in your planning and programming throughout the
year.
My deep gratitude goes to the District Office staff, the NMI Council, and the Carolity Fraley
(Northwest Regional Representative) for your encouragement and support. I thank the Lord for his
provision and mercy towards me throughout this year. I am extremely grateful for all of the work
that has gone on through your local churches. Pastors and NMI Presidents you are so valuable to our
district and I thank God for you and all that you are doing. I pray that God will richly bless you as
you continue working for Him and look forward with anticipation to the day we will stand before
Him to hear Him say, “Well done.”
Respectfully Submitted,
Wayla Murrow, Colorado District NMI
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“The biggest threat to the church today is fans who call themselves Christians but aren’t
actually interested in following Christ. They want to be close enough to Jesus to get all
the benefits, but not so close that it requires anything from them.”
Pastor Kyle Idleman
Not a Fan: Becoming a Completely Committed Follower of Jesus
I present to you my 6th report as the Colorado District NYI President, and am very
grateful for the faith that you have entrusted in me with the task of helping lead this
great district.
The past year has been on full of exciting experiences for me and others on our district.
A year ago, we were finishing up an incredible time at camp, much like we are today. At
the time I, along with our other delegates, was preparing for a trip with our fellow
delegates to Manila in the Philippines to represent our great district at our Global NYI
Convention, little did we know that we would be exposed to so many life-changing
events by experiencing a ministry to those with handicaps, experiencing their various
expertise and tradecraft, and getting schooled in a pickup game of basketball. We also
got to worship with people from so many cultures, countries and different languages.
We also had an incredible journey into an extremely poor community that is filled with
young people that choose to serve God in that community through ministry to the body,
mind and soul. I left inspired to see our students reaching out and ministering to those
around them.
After a tiny amount of rest from that journey around the world, I journeyed to Oklahoma
City with 7 of our churches, made up by almost 100 of our students and adults, to
minister to a city devastated by 2 massive tornadoes a month before. We had an
opportunity to see and come alongside passionate and creative minds as they sought to
reach out in love to those affected by this life-altering event. In 110 degree heat,
compounded by massive amounts of humidity, our students never stopped working. I
was so proud to be a part of this incredible group of young people and the volunteer
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sponsors that made up our group. A huge amount of gratitude goes out to Ben Becker
for taking the enormous step of faith and leading this first time event for our district. We
couldn’t of done it without him.
A few months later, several adults and I then had the privilege a few months later to join
several of our district’s Junior & Seniors as we dove into The Call Conference at NNU.
This is a special time and space for students to seek out God’s calling for their lives and
ministry. Journeying with them through this process is an incredible opportunity and
privilege to help discern God’s calling. The process doesn’t come without struggle at
times, but it is so worth it as we move forward alongside our students. I thank Ed Belzer
for his leadership in helping coordinate this event for our district.
Quickly after that many from throughout our great district journeyed to Estes Park for
Powersurge, where over 300 of us worshipped, played in ball-pits, braved blizzard-like
weather and sought out what it means to have a First-Hand Faith. So much incredible
discussion took place in our small groups, and I still enjoy hearing of decisions made to
not stand still, but to take possession of God’s call on our lives through making faithsteps. Thanks go out to PJ Horn and Mickey Cox for once again leading us through this,
and honestly, I can’t wait until this year.
Attending Main Event and watching our students do the various things that God has
enabled and equipped them to do is a marvelous thing. The musical and artistic talent is
so thick within the students of our district, and then we were able to evidence the
spectacular athletic prowess of so many through basketball, volleyball and dodgeball.
Thanks go out to Tim Snowbarger, Chris Johnson, John Farley and Ken Davis and so
many others for their tireless efforts to create an event that runs so smoothly for so
many students and adults to participate in.
To cap the past year off, personally, I was given an opportunity to travel to Israel in
order to experience the Holy Land, to see and to walk in the places that Christ existed
and thrived. One of the things that struck me while on that trip is that in the midst of all
the layers of history and wonder, there is a connection point in Israel that has stood
throughout the test of time. In this incredible land, there are two bodies of water that
have a single connection point but react in very different ways. The Jordan River flows
through this beautiful and historic land and connects the land’s 2 primary bodies of
water, the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea.
What struck me is they are both beautiful and majestic in their settings, and from the
outside both are very similar in many ways. But the difference is on the inside. The
Sea of Galilee is refreshing, and overflowing with life and vitality. 1000’s of years have
passed and it still supports life in and around it. The Dead Sea on the other hand is
toxic and is dying. It doesn’t take long when in the water that your body senses it and it
doesn’t take long before it begins to desire to escape. Some may wonder why there is
a difference? Others might be wondering why I am mentioning this in a report about
youth ministry on our district. The reason is answered for both questions, in the same
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answer; the Sea of Galilee is both fed and feeds the Jordan River, but the Dead Sea
just takes it in.
All of that is to say this. We have one Spirit that unites us all. We, as followers of Christ,
have the choice to just take the Spirit in and be consumers or we have the choice to
receive it and let the Spirit flow through us to affect others through its life-giving
essence. While the world tells you to be consumers of everything, Christ tells us to
deny ourselves, to pick up our Cross and follow him…that through Him we will be
refreshed and that we can be sources of refreshment to those around us. You were not
designed by the Heavenly Father to be consumers, you were designed to be in
relationship with Him and to serve others in His Name. My challenge to you, and to our
district, this year is to be the Galilee where God has placed you. Be instruments of
God’s life-giving Spirit in such a way that those around you will know that there is
something different on the inside of you that sets you apart from the world’s
presentation that is focused on the outside. Find places to serve in your home, in your
school, in your church and in your community. Don’t be just consumers, but allow
yourselves to be flowing with God’s love, grace and forgiveness to those around you
that they may experience God in a mighty way.
In His Grip,
Troy Teeter
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District SDMI Chair Report
2013-14
Thanks to the District SDMI Board for all of their work and assistance during this
year. We began with last year's District Conference with Leonard Sweet as our
guest speaker. He challenged us to consider how God is working through the
church and His followers. He also gave us new ways God is reaching people
around the world.
This year we will sponsor a workshop in the fall focusing on Telling the
Story. This new method of teaching and preaching is rapidly spreading around the
world.
Thanks for all those churches which report on time and support Sunday School,
Small Groups, Bible Studies, and Discipleship.
Your Partner in Ministry,
Roger D Freels
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BUSINESS
VOTING
INSTRUCTIONS
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SAMPLE BALLOTS
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2014 COLORADO DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
June 19-21, 2014
ELECTION PROCESS
Head Teller – Rev. Mickey Cox
Voting software consultant and tabulator – Tyler Green
Assistant teller and verification of votes – Dr. Kevin Compton
Sample ballots are in each conference notebook, projected on the screens
in the legislative meetings, and available in the voting area.
Voting will be done on computers in the assigned voting area. For
anyone wishing to complete a hand ballot instead, those will be available
upon request when voting. The completed ballot will be given to a teller
who will assist you with entering it into the computer.
Voting will open on Thursday evening June 19th and close on Friday
evening, June 20th.
The election results will be announced on Saturday morning, June 21st.
They will also be posted on the district website after the conference
closes.
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Colorado District Assembly
June 19-21, 2014
SAMPLE BALLOT FOR DISTRICT OFFICERS & COMMITTEES
*Actual voting will be done electronically on computers in the Delegates Voting Area
DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD
Ministerial (Vote for one)
Lay Members (Vote for one)
Term: Three (3) years 2014-2017
Term: Three (3) years 2014-2017
_____ Russ Martin (Aurora Tower)
_____ Jim Murray (Pueblo First)
_____ Shawn Siegfreid (Denver First)
_____ Ron Kidd (C/S Eastborough)
_____ Dean Thoman (C/S Trinity)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
Ministerial (Vote for one)
Lay Members (Vote for one)
Term: Three (3) years 2014-2017
Term: Three (3) years 2014-2017
_____ Alan Scott (C/S Trinity)
_____ Kevin Compton (District)
_____ Nina Rattle (Ft. Collins Emmaus Road)
_____ Scott Wardlow (C/S First)
Finance Committee
(Term: Assembly 2015)
Chairman – Treasurer, Rich Cantwell
District NYI President
District Advisory Board
District SDMI Chairman
District NMI President
Golden Bell Executive Director
District area representation:
Minister
Pueblo/Central Mtns.
Lay
Doyle Larkin (Florence)
Bob Simms (P. Belmont)
Colorado Springs
Northern
Denver Area
Brian Smith (Loveland)
Dan Pierce (D. Bear Valley)
Vote for All: Yes _______ No _______
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Terry Nelson (C/S Trinity)
Dean Thoman (C/S Trinity)
Bob Hamilton (L Hope Spgs)
Don Stewart (Aurora Tower)
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SAMPLE BALLOT FOR
DISTRICT AUXILIARY BOARDS
*Actual voting will be done electronically on computers in the Delegates Voting Area
GOLDEN BELL BOARD
*Reduction of board in process – no new elections
Assigned Ministerial Member
Assigned Lay Member
Term: Three (3) years 2014-2017
Term: Three (3) years 2014-2017
Dale Wesley (Sterling)
Nina Rattle (Ft. Collins Emmaus Road)
NMI BOARD
WAYLA MURROW - PRESIDENT
Vote: Yes ______
No ______
*Ex-Officio Member: District Superintendent. Officers are appointed by council.
Slate of Members for 2014-2015 Council
John Bruneau
Joyce Chovancek
Rick Davis
Karen Douglass
Amy Guthrie
Sheldon Jantz
Linda Lankford
Kathy Matson
Susan McKeithen
Janette Mikatich
Gaylene Simms
Bob Simms
Kathy Van Soest
Vote for All: Yes ______
No ______
SDMI BOARD
Ministerial (Vote for three)
Lay Members (Vote for two)
(2) Term: Two (2) years 2014-2016
(1) Term: Two (2) years 2014-2015
Term: Two (2) years 2014-2016
_____ Dan Pierce (Denver Bear Valley)
_____ Mark Runner (T. Hope Hacienda)
_____ Bob Simms (Pueblo Belmont)
_____ Joel Tuchez (Denver Family)
_____ Bob Hamilton (L. Hope Springs)
_____ Russell Ross (Greeley Celebration)
_____ John Rush (Pueblo Belmont)
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CONFERENCE EVALUATION FORM
Gender ___ Male ___ Female
Age range; ___ Under 20 ___ 20-30 ___ 31 – 50
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Would you like to add comments to any of the previous responses or give other input?
What suggestions do you have for how we might improve the District Conference next year?
What workshops or exhibits would you like to see next year?
Please share any additional thoughts with us below.
Thank you for attending the “Incarnational Holiness” Colorado
District Assembly Conference.
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