SOUTHWEST NATIVE AMERICAN
DISTRICT
2016
FOURTEENTH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY JOURNAL
SESSION HELD AT
Southwest Indian Ministries Center
PEORIA, ARIZONA
June 4
Fourteenth
Annual Assembly Journal
of the
Southwest Native American District
Church of the Nazarene
Sessions held at
Southwest Indian Ministries Center
Peoria, Arizona
June 4, 2016
Rev. Dr. Eugenio R. Duarte General Superintendent
Rev. Dr. John R. Nells District Superintendent
Validated by
Global Ministries Center, 17001 Prairie Star Parkway, Lenexa, KS 66220
HISTORY OF NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN DISTRICT ASSEMBLIES
No. Date
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Presiding Officer
Dist. Supt.
Dist. Sec.
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Albuquerque First
Amarillo, TX First
El Paso, TX First
Albuquerque First
Clovis, NM First
Albuquerque First
Lindrith, NM
Lindrith, NM
Lindrith, NM
Albuquerque First
Nazarene Indian School
Flagstaff Bible Conf. Grds.
Nazarene Indian School
Nazarene Indian School
Nazarene Indian School
Nazarene Indian School
Nazarene Indian School
Nazarene Indian School
Nazarene Indian School
Nazarene Indian School
Nazarene Indian School
Nazarene Indian School
Nazarene Indian School
Nazarene Indian School
Nazarene Indian School
Nazarene Indian School
Nazarene Indian School
Nazarene Indian School
Nazarene Indian School
Nazarene Indian School
Nazarene Indian School
Nazarene Indian School
Nazarene Indian School
Nazarene Indian School
Nazarene Indian Bible College
Nazarene Indian Bible College
Nazarene Indian Bible College
Nazarene Indian Bible College
Nazarene Indian Bible College
Nazarene Indian Bible College
Nazarene Indian Bible College
D. Swarth
C. Warren Jones
C. Warren Jones
C. Warren Jones
R. Rehfeldt
O. J. Nease
R. Rehfeldt
R. Rehfeldt
H. D. Powers
R. Rehfeldt
C. Warren Jones
R. Rehfeldt
R. Rehfeldt
C. Warren Jones
H. C. Powers
C. Warren Jones
D. I. Vanderpool
G. Coulter
D. I. Vanderspool
G. Coulter
G. B. Williamson
G. B. Williamson
E. S. Phllips
G. B. Williamson
E. Stowe
G. Coulter
S. Young
O. Jenkins
C. Strickland
E. Lawlor
G. Coulter
V. H. Lewis
C. Strickland
O. Jenkins
E. Stowe
W. Greathouse
Jerald D. Johnson
V. H. Lewis
V. H. Lewis
C. Strickland
C. Strickland
D. Swarth
D. Swarth
D. Swarth
D. Swarth
D. Swarth
D. Swarth
D. Swarth
D. Swarth
D. Swarth
D. Swarth
D. Swarth
D. Swarth
G. H. Pearson
G. H. Pearson
G. H. Pearson
G. H. Pearson
G. H. Pearson
G. H. Pearson
G. H. Pearson
G. H. Pearson
G. H. Pearson
G. H. Pearson
G. H. Pearson
G. H. Pearson
G. H. Pearson
G. H. Pearson
G. H. Pearson
G. H. Pearson
G. H. Pearson
G. H. Pearson
Julian Gunn
Julian Gunn
Julian Gunn
Julian Gunn
Julian Gunn
Julian Gunn
Julian Gunn
Julian Gunn
Julian Gunn
Julian Gunn
Julian Gunn
C. Helen Mooshian
C. Pickett
A. H. Eggleston
A. H. Eggleston
G. H. Pearson
G. H. Pearson
G. H. Pearson
G. H. Pearson
G. H. Pearson
G. Klineline
G. Klineline
G. Kineline
G. Kineline
G. Klineline
G. Klineline
G. Klineline
G. Klineline
G. C. Woodcock
G. C. Woodcock
G. C. Woodcock
G. C. Woodcock
G. Klineline
G. Klineline
G. Klineline
Merle P. Gray
A. Maendl
A. Maendl
A. Maendl
A. Maendl
A. Maendl
A. Maendl
A. Maendl
A. Maendl
A. Maendl
Floyd Fisher
John R. Nells
John R. Nells
John R. Nells
John R. Nells
John R. Nells
John R. Nells
May 1-3, 1945
June 5-7, 1946
April 21-22, 1947
March 15-16, 1948
May 3-4, 1949
April 18-19, 1950
June 6-7, 1951
June 4-5, 1952
June 10-11, 1953
June 10-11, 1954
June 8-9, 1955
July 5-6, 1956
May 23-24, 1957
June 5-6, 1958
June 30-July 1, 1959
June 30-July 1, 1960
May 17-18, 1961
June 13-14, 1962
June 4-5, 1963
May 20-21, 1964
June 2-3, 1965
June 7, 1966
June 8, 1967
June 3-5, 1968
June 3-5, 1969
June 4-5, 1970
June 3-4, 1971
May 25-26, 1972
May 31, 1973
June 13, 1974
June 12, 1975
April 22, 1976
June 9, 1977
June 1, 1978
May 31, 1979
June 2, 1980
June 11, 1981
June 10, 1982
June 9, 1983
June 7, 1984
June 4-6, 1985
HISTORY OF SOUTHWEST INDIAN DISTRICT
No. Date
Place
Presiding Officer
Dist. Supt.
Dist. Sec.
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Nazarene Indian Bible College
Nazarene Indian Bible College
Nazarene Indian Bible College
Nazarene Indian Bible College
Nazarene Indian Bible College
Nazarene Indian Bible College
Nazarene Indian Bible College
Nazarene Indian Bible College
Lehi Church of the Nazarene
Lehi Church of the Nazarene
Lehi Church of the Nazarene
Lehi Church of the Nazarene
Nazarene Indian Bible College
Nazarene Indian Bible College
Nazarene Indian Bible College
R. Hurn
R. Hurn
E. Stowe
E. Stowe
D. Owens
D. Owens
J. Johnson
J. Johnson
J. Knight
J. knight
Julian Gunn
Julian Gunn
Julian Gunn
Julian Gunn
Julian Gunn
Julian Gunn
John R. Nells
Larry Salway
Larry Salway
Larry Salway
Larry Salway
Larry Salway
Larry Salway
Julian Gunn
Julian Gunn
Merle P. Gray
Will B. Ortega
Will B. Ortega
Will B. Ortega
Will B. Ortega
Will B. Ortega
Merle P. Gray
Annalita Homer-Tarlton
Annalita Homer-Tarlton
Annalita Homer-Tarlton
Annalita Homer-Tarlton
Annalita Homer-Tarlton
Annalita Homer-Tarlton
Annalita Homer-Tarlton
Annalita Homer-Tarlton
May 27, 1986
May 21, 1987
May 26, 1988
May 25, 1989
May 17, 1990
June 13, 1991
June 19, 1992
June 17, 1993
June 16, 1994
June 15, 1995
June 15, 1996
June 12, 1997
June 18, 1998
June 17, 1999
June 12, 2000
W. Prince
W. Prince
P. Cunningham
P. Cunningham
J. Diehl
16. June 12, 2001
17. June 13, 2002
Southwest Indian Ministries
Southwest Indian Ministries
J. Diehl
J. Bond
Julian Gunn
Julian Gunn
Annalita Homer-Tarlton
Annalita Homer-Tarlton
HISTORY OF NAVAJO NATION DISTRICT
No. Date
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May 29, 1986
May 19, 1987
May 24, 1988
May 23, 1989
May 15, 1990
June 11, 1991
June 17, 1992
June 15, 1993
June 14, 1994
June 13, 1995
June 11, 1996
June 10, 1997
June 16, 1998
June 15, 1999
June 13, 2000
June 9, 2001
June 10, 2002
Presiding Officer
Sun Valley, AZ
Gallup, NM
Sun Valley, AZ
Sun Valley, AZ
Sun Valley, AZ
Sun Valley, AZ
Sun Valley, AZ
Sun Valley, AZ
Sun Valley, AZ
Sun Valley, AZ
Sun Valley, AZ
Sun Valley, AZ
Sun Valley, AZ
Sun Valley, AZ
Sun Valley, AZ
Sun Valley, AZ
Sun Valley, AZ
R. W. Hurn
R. W. Hurn
E. L. Stowe
E. L. Stowe
D. D. Owens
D. D. Owens
J. D. Johnson
J. D. Johnson
J. A. Knight
J. A. Knight
W. J. Prince
W. J. Prince
P. G. Cunningham
P. G. Cunningham
J. H. Diehl
J. H. Diehl
J. L. Bond
Dist. Supt.
Dist. Sec.
John R. Nells
John R. Nells
John R. Nells
John R. Nells
John R. Nells
John R. Nells
John R. Nells
John R. Nells
John R. Nells
John R. Nells
John R. Nells
John R. Nells
John R. Nells
John R. Nells
John R. Nells
John R. Nells
John R. Nells
Juanita Nells
Juanita Nells
Juanita Nells
Juanita Nells
Betty Frampton
Betty Frampton
Betty Frampton
Marilyn Van Yazzie
Marilyn Van Yazzie
Marilyn Van Yazzie
Carmelita R. Claw
Carmelita R. Claw
Carmelita R. Claw
Carmelita R. Claw
Marilyn Van Yazzie
Marilyn Van Yazzie
Marilyn Van Yazzie
HISTORY OF SOUTHWEST NATIVE AMERICAN DISTRICT
No. Date
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June 16, 2003
June 14, 2004
June 11, 2005
June 10, 2006
June 30, 2007
June 21, 2008
June 8, 2009
June 18, 2010
June 18, 2011
June 9, 2012
June 1, 2013
June 7, 2014
June 6, 2015
June 4, 2016
Place
Presiding Officer
Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque, NM
Flagstaff, AZ
Sun Valley, AZ
Sun Valley, AZ
Sun Valley, AZ
Sun Valley, AZ
Sun Valley, AZ
Sun Valley, AZ
Peoria, AZ
Peoria, AZ
Peoria, AZ
J. L. Bond
Jerry Porter
Jerry Porter
J. K. Warrick
J. K. Warrick
Jerry Porter
Jerry Porter
J. K. Warrick
J.K. Warrick
D. W. Graves
D. W. Graves
D. Busic
D. Busic
E. Duarte
Dist. Supt.
John R. Nells
John R. Nells
John R. Nells
John R. Nells
John R. Nells
John R. Nells
John R. Nells
John R. Nells
John R. Nells
John R. Nells
John R. Nells
John R. Nells
John R. Nells
John R. Nells
Dist. Sec.
A. H. Tarlton/M.V. Yazzie
A. H. Tarlton
A. H. Tarlton
A. H. Tarlton
Marilyn Van Yazzie
Marilyn Van Yazzie
Marilyn Van Yazzie
Marilyn Van Yazzie
Marilyn Van Yazzie
Marilyn Van Yazzie
Marilyn V an Yazzie
Marilyn Van Yazzie
Marilyn Van Yazzie
Marilyn Van Yazzie
Contents
I. Official Directory .................................................................................................................................................. 7
A. DISTRICT OFFICERS ......................................................................................................................................... 7
B. DISTRICT BOARDS AND STANDING COMMITTEES ...................................................................................... 7
1. District Advisory Board ............................................................................................................................... 7
2. Board of Ministry ........................................................................................................................................ 8
3. Finance Committee ..................................................................................................................................... 9
C. DISTRICT AUXILIARY ORGANIZATIONS .......................................................................................................... 10
1. Sunday School & Discipleship Ministries International ............................................................................ 10
2. Nazarene Youth International .................................................................................................................. 11
3. Nazarene Mission International ............................................................................................................... 12
D. DISTRICT ZONES............................................................................................................................................ 14
E. DISTRICT CHURCH DIRECTORY ...................................................................................................................... 16
F. ORDAINED ELDERS ......................................................................................................................................... 32
1. Members of the District ............................................................................................................................ 33
G. ORDAINED DEACONS .................................................................................................................................... 35
H. LICENSED MINISTERS .................................................................................................................................... 36
1. District License .......................................................................................................................................... 36
I. COMMISSIONED EVANGELIST ........................................................................................................................ 37
J. REGISTERED EVANGELISTS ............................................................................................................................. 37
II. General Information ......................................................................................................................................... 38
A. GRANTED RENEWAL OF DISTRICT MINISTER'S LICENSE ........................................................................... 38
B. GRANTED RENEWAL OF EVANGELIST'S REGISTRATION ................................................................................. 38
C. GRANTED COMMISSIONED EVANGELIST'S RECOGNITION ............................................................................ 38
D. GRANTED DISTRICT LOCAL MINISTER’S LICENSE .......................................................................................... 38
E. NON-RENEWAL OF DISTRICT LICENSE .......................................................................................................... 38
F. GRADUATED TO GLORY................................................................................................................................ 38
G. INACTIVE CHURCHES ................................................................................................................................... 38
H. STATISTICAL YEAR......................................................................................................................................... 38
I. MISSON AND VISION STATEMENTS ............................................................................................................... 38
J. WHERE TO SEND MONIES ............................................................................................................................. 39
III. Plan of Examination ......................................................................................................................................... 39
BOARD OF MINISTRY ........................................................................................................................................ 39
IV. Daily Proceedings............................................................................................................................................ 43
V. Reports .............................................................................................................................................................. 46
A. DISTRICT OFFICERS ....................................................................................................................................... 46
1. District Superintendent ............................................................................................................................ 46
2.
Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International President ................................................... 52
3.
Nazarene Mission International President .......................................................................................... 55
4.
Nazarene Youth International President............................................................................................ 57
B. DISTRICT BOARDS ......................................................................................................................................... 60
1. District Advisory Board ............................................................................................................................. 60
2. Board of Ministry ...................................................................................................................................... 60
C.
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEES ......................................................................................................................... 62
1.
Finance Committee ............................................................................................................................. 62
2. Nominating Committee ............................................................................................................................ 66
3. Memoirs .................................................................................................................................................... 67
VI. Minutes of the Auxiliary Conventions ............................................................................................................. 68
A. Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International Convention ......................................................... 69
1. Proceedings .............................................................................................................................................. 69
2. Review Committee ................................................................................................................................... 71
3. Dues Report .............................................................................................................................................. 71
B. NAZARENE YOUTH INTERNATONAL ............................................................................................................. 72
1. Proceedings .............................................................................................................................................. 72
2. Finance Committee ................................................................................................................................... 74
3. Nominating Committee ............................................................................................................................ 75
C. NAZARENE MISSIONS INTERNATIONAL ...................................................................................................... 76
1. Proceedings .............................................................................................................................................. 76
2. Nominating Committee ............................................................................................................................ 80
3. Resolutions .............................................................................................................................................. 80
4.
Finance Committee ............................................................................................................................. 81
5. Review Committee................................................................................................................................... 82
VII.
Financial and Statistical ........................................................................................................................... 82
A. District Treasurer ..................................................................................................................................... 82
B.
Sunday School Discipleship Ministries International Treasurer .............................................................. 84
C.
Nazarene Youth International Treasurer ................................................................................................. 85
D. Nazarene Missions International Treasurer Report ................................................................................ 87
I. Official Directory
A. DISTRICT OFFICERS
General Superintendent in Jurisdiction—Dr. Eugenio Duarte, 17001 Prairie Star Parkway,
Lenexa, KS 66220
District Superintendent—John R. Nells, P.O. Box 520, Winslow, AZ 86047
([email protected]; cell 928-699-2033, office 928-319-3456)
District Sec/Treas—Marilyn Van Yazzie, P.O. Box 246, Sanders, AZ 86512
([email protected]; cell 505-879-3614; office 928-688-4746)
District SDMI Chairperson—June Stillings, P.O. Box 356, Somerton, AZ 85350
([email protected]; 928-627-8594)
District NYI President—Becky Pohawpatchoko, P.O. Box 1116, Winterhaven, CA 92283
([email protected]; 928-247-7254)
District NMI President—Andy Charley, 3606 Second N.W., Spc. 18, Albuquerque, NM 87107
([email protected]; 505-301-4123)
B. DISTRICT BOARDS AND STANDING COMMITTEES
1. District Advisory Board
Chairman—District Superintendent John R. Nells, P.O. Box 520, Winslow, AZ 86047
([email protected]; cell 928-699-2033; office 928-319-3456)
Ministers
Term Expires 2017
Raymond Long, P.O. Box 3415, Flagstaff, AZ 86003-3415
([email protected]; 928-401-1132)
Term Expires 2018
John Williams, 260 W. 27th St., Tucson, AZ 85713
([email protected]; 520-622-1178)
Term Expires 2019
Michael Andrews, 4020 W. Woodridge Dr., Glendale, AZ 85308
([email protected]; 602-703-6228)
Laypersons
Term Expires 2017
Reuben Nells, P.O. Box 817, Winslow, AZ 86047
([email protected]; 928-657-3597)
Term Expires 2018
Wallace Tsingine, P.O. Box 832, Cameron, AZ 86020
Term Expires 2019
Selena Nells, P.O. Box 817, Winslow, AZ 86047
2. Board of Ministry
Chairman—District Superintendent, John R. Nells, P.O. Box 520, Winslow, AZ 86047
([email protected]; cell 928-699-2033; office 928-613-4075)
Term Expires 2017
Dennis Benale, 8775 Silver Valley Rd., Flagstaff, AZ 86004
([email protected]; cell: 928-814-3095; 928-714-0427)
Julian Gunn, 624 Apache Ave. N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87102
([email protected]; 505-764-9196)
Roberta Short, P.O. Box 703, Parker, AZ 85344
([email protected]; 928-662-4718)
Term Expires 2018
Herman Nells, P.O. Box 190, Ramah, NM 87321
Arnie Short, P.O. Box 703, Parker, AZ 85344
([email protected]; 505-783-4732)
([email protected]; 928-662-4718)
Ray Stillings, P.O. Box 356, Somerton, AZ 85350
([email protected]; 928-627-8594)
Term Expires 2019
Stephen Joe, P.O. Box 559, St. Michaels, AZ 86511
(928-871-2177)
Raymond B. Long, Box 3415, Flagstaff, AZ 86003
([email protected]; 928-583-8787)
Kaye Gene Yazzie, P.O. Box 246, Sanders, AZ 86512
([email protected]; 505-879-9470)
3. Finance Committee
Chairman—District Superintendent, John R. Nells, P.O. Box 520, Winslow, AZ 86047
([email protected]; cell: 928-699-2033, office: 928-319-3456)
Terms to Expire 2019
Ministers
Ronald Little, Ronald Little, P.O. Box 4421, Blue Gap, AZ 86520
([email protected]; 928-278-3401)
James Paddock, Sr., HC 63, Box 6052, Winslow, AZ 86047
([email protected]; 928-657-6052)
Ray Stillings, P.O. Box 356, Somerton, AZ 85350
Laypersons
Mildred Bitsui, P.O. Box 504, Page,AZ 86040
([email protected]; 928-627-8594)
([email protected]; 520-240-1482)
Ramona Williams, 260 W. 27th St., Tucson, AZ 85713
([email protected]; 520-622-1178)
Juanita Valdez, 1840 W. Emelita Ave., #1093, Mesa, AZ 85202
([email protected]; 480-262-9984)
C. DISTRICT AUXILIARY ORGANIZATIONS
1. Sunday School & Discipleship Ministries International
Ex Officio—District Superintendent, John R. Nells, P.O. Box 520, Winslow, AZ 86047
([email protected]; cell: 928-699-2033; office: 928-319-3456)
Terms to Expire 2017
Chairperson—June Stillings, P.O. Box 356, Somerton, AZ 85350
([email protected]; 928-627-8594; 928-257-5651)
Vice Chairman—Dennis Benale, 8775 Silver Valley Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
([email protected]; cell 928-814-3095; 928-714-0427)
Secretary—Virginia Yazzie, P.O. Box 2843, Somerton, AZ 85350
(928-287-2652)
Treasurer—Ray Stillings, P.O. Box 356, Somerton, AZ 85350
([email protected]; 928-627-8594; 928-257-5564)
Adult Ministries Director—Stephen Joe, P.O. Box 559, St Michaels, AZ 86511
([email protected]; 928-871-2177)
Women's Ministries Director—Darlene Joe, P.O. Box 559, St. Michaels, AZ 86511
([email protected]; 928-871-2177)
Marriage and Family Life Directors—Michael and Eileen Andrews, 4020 W. Woolridge Drive,
Glendale, AZ 85308
([email protected]; 602-703-6228)
CLT Director— Julian Gunn, 624 Apache Ave. N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87102
([email protected]; 505-764-9196)
Children's Ministries Director—Mildred Bitsui, P.O. Box 243, Farmington, NM 87499
([email protected]; 505-240-1482)
Children’s Church Director—Theresa Benale, 8775 Silver Valley Road, flagstaff, AZ 86004
([email protected]; 928-814-2067; 928-714-0427)
VBS Director—LaDonna Crabb, P.O. Box 3839, Somerton, AZ 85350
([email protected]; 928-246-5954)
SDMI Zone Chairpersons
Central —Juanita Nells, P.O. Box 520, Winslow, AZ 86047
([email protected])
Eastern —June Shroyer, P.O. Box 9090, Window Rock, AZ 86515
([email protected]; 505-371-3651)
Northern —Jerry Calamity, P.O. Box 300, Tonalea, AZ 86044
(928-401-6286)
Southern—Roberta Short, P.O. Box 703, Parker, AZ 85344
([email protected]; 928-662-4718)
2. Nazarene Youth International
Ex Officio—District Superintendent, John R. Nells, P.O. Box 520, Winslow, AZ 86047
([email protected]; cell 928-699-2033, office 928-319-3456)
Terms to Expire 2017
President—Becky Pohawpatchoko, P.O. Box 1116, Winterhaven, CA 92283
([email protected]; 928-247-7254)
Vice President—Adrian Crabb, P.O. Box 3839, Somerton, AZ 85350
([email protected]; 928-388-7226)
Secretary—Wendy Ortega, 17755 Cottonwood Drive, Somerton, AZ 85350
([email protected]; 928-446-6036)
Treasurer—Jodi Long, P.O. Box 3415, Flagstaff, AZ 86003
([email protected]; 928-458-6648)
Terms to Expire 2017
Representatives
Early Youth
Arianna Shepard, Chilchinbeto, AZ
Holly Walker, Animas Valley Church, Farmington, NM
Senior Youth
Josh Long, Round Cedar Church, Leupp, AZ
Hannah Bitsui, LeChee Church, Page, AZ
Career Youth
Buddy Joe, P.O. Box 559, St. Michaels, AZ 86511
Breanne Morgan, P.O. Box 1116, Winterhaven, CA 92283
Zone NYI Presidents
Central – Josh Long, Round Cedar Church, Leupp, AZ
Eastern – Mervin Yazzie, P.O. Box 254, St. Michaels, AZ 86511 ([email protected])
Northern – Anna Shepard, P.O. Box 2386, Kayenta, AZ 86033 ([email protected])
Southern – Wendy Ortega, 17755 Cottonwood Drive, Somerton, AZ 85350
([email protected])
3. Nazarene Mission International
Ex Officio—District Superintendent, John R. Nells, P.O. Box 520, Winslow, AZ 86047
([email protected]; 928-613-4075, 928-699-2033)
Terms to Expire 2017
President—Andy Charley, 3606 2nd NW Space 18, Albuquerque, NM 87107
([email protected]; 505-301-4123)
Vice President—Roberta Short, P.O. Box 703, Parker, AZ 853
([email protected]; 928-662-4718, 928-916-0061)
Secretary—Dixie Begay, P.O. Box 341, Ramah, NM 87321
([email protected]; Hm 505-783-4287;505-879-6072)
Treasurer—Esther Frejo, 11010 Henry Drive, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
([email protected]; 928-380-7713)
Prayer & Fasting Coordinator—Freida Granger, P.O. Box 5091, Leupp, AZ 86035
(928-224-6816)
Education Coordinator—Juanita Nells, P.O. Box 520, Winslow, AZ 86047
([email protected]; 928-814-7284)
LINKS Coordinator—Arnie Short, P.O. Box 703, Parker, AZ 85344
(928-916-0060; 928-662-4718)
Work & Witness—Kaye Gene Yazzie, P.O. Box 246, Sanders, AZ 86512
([email protected]; 505-879-9470)
Zone NMI Presidents
Eastern – Wilkinson Sage, P.O. Box 566, Mentmore, NM 87319
([email protected]; 505-870-2790)
Central –
Southern – Faye Ortega, 17755 Cottonwood Dr., Somerton, AZ 85350
([email protected]; 928-581-5153)
Northern – Nellie David, P.O. Box 1032, Kayenta, AZ 86033
([email protected]; 928-697-8310)
D. DISTRICT ZONES
Eastern
Chairman— Kaye Gene Yazzie, P.O. Box 246, Sanders, AZ 86512
([email protected]; 505-879-9470)
Sec/Treas—Marilyn Van Yazzie, P.O. Box 246, Sanders, AZ 86512
([email protected] ; 505-879-3614)
NYI—Mervin Yazzie, P.O. Box 254, St. Michaels, AZ 86511
([email protected]; 928-871-2172)
NMI—Ophelia Shirley, 6001 Topke Pl NE, Apt C1, Albuquerque, NM 87109
([email protected]; 505-307-3785)
SDMI—June Shroyer, P.O. Box 9090, Window Rock, AZ 86515
([email protected]; 505-371-5726; 3651)
Churches—Animas Valley CTM, Apache Avenue, Ch'ihoosto, Laguna, Navajo Station, Nazlini,
New Life, Pine Hill, Ramah Navajo, Ramah Sandmountain, Salina Springs CTM, Twin Butte
Central
Chair—Dennis Benale, 8775 Silver Valley Rd., Flagstaff, AZ 86004
([email protected]; cell 928-814-3095; 928-714-0427)
NMI —Kathy Andy, P.O. Box 6062, Winslow, AZ 86047
SDMI—Juanita Nells , P.O. Box 520, Winslow, AZ 86047
NYI—Loren Thomas, P.O. Box 1434, Winslow, AZ 86047
([email protected]; 928-386-5287)
Churches—Cedar Springs, Dilkon First, Kinlani, Leupp, Round Cedar, Smoke Signal
Northern
Chair—Wallace Tsingine, P.O. Box 832, Cameron, AZ 86020
([email protected]; 928-401-0487)
SDMI— Jerry Calamity, P.O. Box 300, Tonalea, AZ 86044
([email protected]; 928-587-8799; 928-401-6286)
NMI— Ruby Morton, P.O. Box 2035, Page, AZ 86040
([email protected]; 928-614-2018)
NYI—Tyson Calamity, P.O. Box 300, Tonalea, AZ 86044
([email protected]; 928-380-3629)
Sec./Treas.—Elizabeth Nez, P.O. Box 1901, Page, AZ 86040
([email protected]; 928-401-1171)
Churches—Cameron, Chilchinbeto, Forest Lake, Kaibeto, LeChee, Shonto, Twin Hills
Southern
Chair—John Williams, 260 W. 27th St. Tucson, AZ 85713
([email protected]; 520-275-2176)
SDMI—Roberta Short, P.O. Box 703, Parker, AZ 85344
([email protected]; 928-662-4718)
NMI—Faye Ortega, 17755 Cottonwood Dr., Somerton, AZ 85350
([email protected]; 928-581-5153)
NYI—Beranne Morgan, P.O. Box 1116, Winterhaven, CA 92283
Sec.—Amy Francisco, 2209 Ease Harvard, Phoenix, AZ 85015
Churches—Lehi, Needles, New Beginnings, Parker, Sells, Somerton, South Tucson Community,
Winterhaven Quechan
E. DISTRICT CHURCH DIRECTORY
Animas Valley (CTM) (103-0013)
Location—(Mail: 2011 Troy King Rd #46, Farmington, NM 87401) 200 W. Arrington,
Farmington, NM 87499
Pastor—To be supplied
SDMI—Delsey Walker, 2011 Troy King Rd #46, Farmington, NM 87401
([email protected]; 505-564-8661)
Children’s Min. Dir.—Annette Ahill, 2011 Troy King Rd #46, Farmington, NM 87401
Church Treas.—Delsey Walker, 2011 Troy King Rd #46, Farmington, NM 87401
([email protected]; 505-564-8661)
Apache Avenue (Organized 1953) (103-0010)
Location—818 Apache Ave. N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87102
([email protected]; 505-764-9196)
Pastor—(9/1/91) Julian Gunn (Bernita), 624 Apache Ave. N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87102
([email protected]; 505-764-9196)
Asst. Pastor—Bernita Cachora Gunn, 624 Apache Ave. N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87102
([email protected]; 505-764-9196)
SDMI Supt.—Bernita Cachora Gunn, 624 Apache Ave. N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87102
([email protected]; 505-764-9196)
NYI—Tim Charley, 3606 Second N.W., No. 18, Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505-363-0562)
Men Min. Dir.—Matthias Alonzo, 1308 Tangle Wood Pl., N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505-313-3807)
Women Min. Dir.—Alice Platero, P.O. Box 7196, Albuquerque, NM 87194
(505-870-7332)
NMI Pres.—Nancy M. Alonzo, 1308 Tangle Wood Pl., N.W., Albuquerque, NM
87120
([email protected]; 505-659-8730)
Church Board Sec.—Martina Garcia, P.O. Box 8153, Albuquerque, NM 87198
([email protected]; 505-470-8360)
Church Treas.—Andy Charley, 3606 Second N.W., No. 18, Albuquerque, NM 87107
([email protected]; 505-301-4123)
Cameron (Organized 1983) (103-0030)
Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 832) 1/2 mile S.E. of Speedy's Truck Stop, Cameron, AZ 86020
Pastor—(6/1/08) Walter Tsingine (Helena), P.O. Box 832, Cameron, AZ 86020
([email protected]; 928-209-6157)
SDMI Supt —Beatrice Pete, P.O. Box 29, Cameron, AZ 86020
([email protected]; 928-679-2090)
NYI Pres.—Verdella Begaye, P.O. Box 832, Cameron, AZ 86020
NMI Pres.—Eric Begaye, P.O. Box 832, Cameron, AZ 86020
Church Board Sec/Treas.—Beatrice Pete, P.O. Box 29, Cameron, AZ 86020
([email protected]; 928-679-2090)
Cedar Springs (Organized 1975) (103-0110)
Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 417) 40 miles North of Winslow AZ 86047
Pastor—(5/1/07) Michael Winslow (Jeffercina), P.O. Box 2680, South Robert Place, Show Low,
AZ 85901-7371
([email protected]; 928-637-4662)
SDMI Supt.—Willie Ben, P.O. Box 24, Holbrook, AZ 86025
NYI Pres.—Cordell Morris, P.O. Box 417, Winslow, AZ 86047
NMI Pres.—Margaret Tom, HC 61Box 3040, Winslow, AZ 86047
([email protected]; home 928-729-2020; cell 928-266-8710)
Church Board Sec/Treas.—Margaret Tom, HC Box 3040, Winslow, AZ 86047
Ch’ihootso (Organized 1970) (103-0230)
Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 559), 31 Crest Rd. St. Michaels, AZ 86511
([email protected]; 928-871-2177)
Pastor—(9/25/00) Stephen Joe (Darlene), P.O. Box 559, St. Michaels, AZ 86511
(928-871-2177)
Assoc. Pastor—Darlene E. Joe, P.O. Box 559, St. Michaels, AZ 86511
(928-871-2177)
Music Dir./SDMI Supt.—June Shroyer, P.O. Box 9090, Window Rock, AZ 86515
([email protected]; 505-371-3651)
Children’s Min. Dir.—Pheanne Nelson, P.O. Box 559, St. Michaels, AZ 86511
(928-871-5780)
NYI Pres.—Brian Tsingine, P.O. Box 559, St. Michaels, AZ 86511
Youth Min. Dir.—Marena Lane Tsingine, P.O. Box 559, St. Michaels, AZ 86511
Adult, Men Min. Dir.—Stephen Joe, P.O. Box 559, St. Michaels, AZ 86511
(928-871-2177)
Men’s Min. Dir.—Mervin Yazzie, P.O. Box 254, St. Michaels, AZ 86511
([email protected]; 505-409-4063)
Women Min. Dir.—Darlene Joe, P.O. Box 559, St. Michaels, AZ 86511
(928-871-2177)
NMI Pres.—Doreen Yazzie, P.O. Box 559, St. Michaels, AZ 86511
(928-747-0466)
Church Board Sec.—Delores Martinez, P.O. Box 559, St. Michaels, AZ 86511
Treas.—Arlene Yazzie, P.O. Box 254, St. Michaels, AZ 86511
Chilchinbeto (Organized 1955) (103-0040)
Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 128) 25 miles S.E. of Kayenta, AZ 86033
(505-409-2547)
Pastor—(6/8/03) Allen G. Parrish (Rosita), P.O. Box 1518, Kayenta, AZ 86033
([email protected]; 928-697-8551)
Assoc. Min. Dir.—Raymond Charley, P.O. Box 3053, Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928-429-4758)
Music Dir.—Marie Chischilly, P.O. Box 907, Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928-429-5757)
SDMI Supt.—Raymond Charley, P.O. Box 3053, Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928-429-4758)
NYI Pres.—Anna Hewey-Shepherd, P.O. Box 2386, Kayenta, AZ 86033
NMI Pres.—Rita Yazzie, P.O. Box 3007, Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928-429-4800)
(928-429-6005)
Church Board Sec. /Treas.—Nellie Yazzie-David, P.O. Box 1032, Kayenta, AZ 86033
([email protected]; 928-697-8310; cell 928-637-5377)
Dilkon First (Organized 1956) (103-0060)
Location—(Mail: HC 63, Box 356) 1/4 mile S. of Dilkon Shopping Center, Winslow, AZ 86047
Pastor—(9/7/14) Jonathan C. Nells (Sausha), HC 63, Box 530, Winslow, AZ 86047
([email protected]; 928-514-4593; 928-514-4594)
SDMI Supt.—James Paddock, Sr., HC 63, Box 6052, Winslow, AZ 86047
([email protected]; 928-444-3391)
NYI Pres.—Karissa Paddock, HC 63, Box 356, Winslow, AZ 86047
Men’s Min. Dir.—Jonathan C. Nells, HC 63, Box 530, Winslow, AZ 86047
([email protected]; 928-514-4593; 928-514-4594)
Women’s Min. Dir.—Sausha Nells, HC 63, Box 530, Winslow, AZ 86047
([email protected]; 928-514-4594)
NMI Pres.—Nyana Leonard, P.O. Box 7091, Winslow, AZ 86047
([email protected]; 928-266-9152)
Church Board Sec.—Rosita Paddock, HC 63, Box 356, Winslow, AZ 86047
Church Treas.—Sandra Ketchum, P.O. Box 7278, Winslow, AZ 86047
([email protected]; 928-679-3463)
Forest Lake (Organized 1989) (103-0065)
Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 199, Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039) 16 miles N.W. of Pinon, AZ 86510
Pastor—(5/1/02) Vincent Nells (Erma), P.O. Box 199, Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039
(928-309-9648; 928-265-9452)
Gila Bend
(Inactive)
(103-0045)
Kaibeto (Organized 1969) (103-0080)
Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 1683), 1/4 mile S.E. of Kaibeto Market, Kaibeto, AZ 86053
Pastor—(6/19/10) Tony Nez (Elizabeth), P.O. Box 1901, Page, AZ 86040
([email protected]; 928-401-1175)
SDMI Supt.—Roberta Hudson, P.O. Box 2220, Kaibeto, AZ 86053
Children's Min. Dir.—Sarah Begay, P.O. Box 1692, Kaibeto, AZ 86053
NYI Pres.—Elizabeth Nez, P.O. Box 1901, Page, AZ 86040
([email protected])
Men Min. Dir.—Benny Begay, P.O. Box 1401, Kaibeto, AZ 86053
Women Min. Dir.—Ophelia Etsitty & Betty Bryant, P.O. Box 1796, Kaibeto, AZ 86053
NMI Pres.—Anita Mann, P.O. Box 1739, Kaibeto, AZ 86053; Benny Begay, P.O. Box 1401,
Kaibeto, AZ 86053
Church Board Sec.—Helena Billah, P.O. Box 2088, Kaibeto, AZ 86053
Church Treas.—Ophelia Etsitty, P.O. Box 1796, Kaibeto, AZ 86053
Kinlani (Organized 2000) (103-0064)
Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 3624, Flagstaff, AZ 86003) Hope Community Church, 3700 N.
Fanning Dr., Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(www: kinlani-nazarene.org; 928-814-3095)
Pastor—(6/1/88) Dennis Benale (Theresa), 8775 Silver Valley Rd., Flagstaff, AZ 86004
([email protected]; cell 928-814-3095; 928-714-0427)
Assoc. Pastor—Theresa Benale, 8775 Silver Valley Rd., Flagstaff, AZ 86004
SDMI Pres.—Danielle Nez, 1161 N. Apache Ave., Winslow, AZ 86047
NYI Dir./Youth Pastor—Ferlin Nez, 1161 N. Apache Ave., Winslow, AZ 86047
Women’s Min.Pastor—Lesonja Brown Singer, 11135 N. Linda Lane, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
NMI Director—Marie Reyhner, 1719 Sunshine Drive, Flagstaff, AZ 86003
Church Treas.—Oren Frejo, 11010 Henry Dr., Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Laguna (Organized 1986) (103-0051)
Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 1418, Old Laguna, NM 87026) Prayer meetings in various
homes on the Laguna Indian Reservation, New Mexico.
Pastor—To be supplied.
LeChee (Organized 1962) (103-0090)
Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 1177, Page, AZ 86040) Coppermine Rd., LeChee, AZ 86040
Pastor—(11/1/15)Emerson Bitsui (Mildred), P.O. Box 504, Page,AZ 86040
([email protected]; 520-240-3222)
SDMI Supt.—Winona Nez, P.O. Box 1177, Page, AZ 86040
(928-698-3436; 907-341-9853)
NYI Pres.—Mildred Bitsui, P.O. Box 504, Page,AZ 86040
NMI Pres.—Pauline Gamble, P.O. Box 3657, Page, AZ 86040
Church Treas.—Regina Riggs, P.O. Box 1177, Page, AZ 86040
Lehi (Organized 1953) (103-0061)
Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 4628, Mesa, AZ 85211) 1452 E. Oak St., Mesa, AZ 85203
Pastor—(3/30/14) Merrill Jones (Cloetta), 1452 E. Oak St., Mesa, AZ 85203
([email protected]; 480-234-6091)
Music Dir.—Merrill Jones, 1452 E. Oak St., Mesa, AZ
85203
([email protected]; 480-234-6091)
Church Board Sec./Treas.—Juanita Valdez, 465 West Ivy Glen#232, Mesa, AZ 85201
([email protected]; 480-262-9984)
Leupp (Organized 1973) (103-0100)
Location—(Mail: Box 5232) 1 mile W. of Leupp Public School, Leupp, AZ 86035
Pastor—(1/1/16) Darrell Begay (Bertha), P.O. Box 402, Flagstaff, AZ 86002
([email protected]; 928-853-5809)
Assoc. Pastor—Charlie Long, Jr., P.O. Box 5286, Leupp, AZ 86035
Assoc. Min. Dir.—Dan Smith, HC 61, Box 137, Winslow, AZ 86047
(928-613-5102)
(928-
607-7378)
SDMI Supt.—Eddie Jones, P.O. Box 5343, Leupp, AZ 86035
(602-828-1031)
NYI Pres.—Neal Riggs, HC 61, Box 76, Winslow, AZ 86047
(928-240-1879)
NMI Pres.—Marlene Granger, Box 149, Leupp Rd., Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928-864-8142)
Church Board Sec.—Bertha Begay, P.O. Box 402, Flagstaff, AZ 86002
(928-853-5321)
Church Treas.—Rosie Terry, CPO Box 5429, Leupp, AZ 86035
(928-255-3332)
Anita Villian, P.O. Box 2063, Flagstaff, AZ 86003
(928-220-0670)
Navajo Station (Organized 1957) (103-0120)
Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 414) 20 miles S.W. of Ganado, Ganado, AZ 86505
Pastor—(5/1/07) Harrison Silversmith (Ella), P.O. Box 414, Ganado, AZ 86505
([email protected]; 928-755-4145)
SDMI Supt.—Harrison Silversmith, P.O. Box 414, Ganado, AZ 86505
NYI Pres.—Larry Yazzie, Jr. P.O. Box 638, Ganado, AZ 86505
NMI Pres.—Mary Ault, P.O. Box 638, Ganado, AZ 86505
Church Board Sec.—Carolyn Smith, P.O. Box 414, Ganado, AZ 86505
Treas.—Mary Ault, P.O. Box 638, Ganado, AZ 86505
Nazlini (Organized 1984) (103-0130)
Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 795) 2.5 miles N. of Nazlini Chapter House, Ganado, AZ 86505
Pastor—(6/1/89) Justin Johnson (Elizabeth), P.O. Box 795, Ganado, AZ 86505
([email protected]; 928-309-9390)
Music Dir.—Chris Wallace, P.O. Box 5171, Window Rock, AZ 86515
SDMI Supt.—Elizabeth B. Johnson, P.O. Box 795, Ganado, AZ 86505
([email protected]; 928-814-7031)
NYI Pres.—Chris Wallace, P.O. Box 5171, Window Rock, AZ 86515
NMI Pres.—Lorraine Nells, P.O. Box 7092, Nazlini, AZ 86540
([email protected]; 928-206-9100)
Church Board Sec.—Chris Wallace, P.O. Box 5171, Window Rock, AZ 86515
Church Treas.—Elizabeth B. Johnson, P.O. Box 795, Ganado, AZ 86505
([email protected]; 928-814-7031)
Needles (Organized 1947) (103-0071)
Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 343), 218 Market St. Needles, CA 92363
Lay Pastor—(11/1/2000) Delvin Holmes (Joyce), P.O. Box 6288, Mohave Valley, AZ 86446
([email protected]; 928-278-8166)
Music Directory—Donna Mendez, 701 Ross Pkwy, Needles, CA 92363
SDMI Supt.—Donna Mendez, 701 Ross Pkwy., Needles, CA 92363
(760-629-3553)
NYI Pres.—Jessica Mills, 700 Harrison Ave., Needles, CA 92363
Men Min. Dir.—Randy Mendez, 701 Ross Pkwy., Needles, CA 92363
(760-629-3553)
NMI Pres.—Rhema Fass, P.O. Box 6424, Mohave Valley, AZ 86440
(760-629-4810)
Church Board Sec.—Angela Howard, P.O. Box 343, Needles, CA 92363
Church Treas.—Cecilia Medrano, P.O. Box 34, Needles, CA 92363
New Beginnings (Organized 1995) (103-0091)
Location—4229 N. 16th Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85015
Pastor—(6/9/12) Corwyn Vega, Sr., 4229 N. 16th Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85015
(480-255-7803)
Assoc. Pastor— Michael Andrews (Eileen), 4020 W. Woodridge Drive, Glendale, AZ 85308
([email protected]; 602-703-6228; 602-863-2034)
SDMI Supt.—Valery Crow, 4129 E. Indian School Rd. #325, Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602-423-3692)
NYI Pres.—Michelle Crow, 4129 E. Indian School Rd. #325, Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602-423-3692)
NMI Pres.—Paula Ignacio, 4444 N. 7th Ave., Apt. 601, Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602-486-0807)
Church Board Sec.—Billie Sue Dunn, 14202 N. 73rd Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85381
(623-910-8697)
Church Board Treas.—Amy Francisco, 321 N. 47th St., Phoenix, AZ 85008
(623-806-3909)
New Life (Organized 2000) (103-0195)
Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 1483) 1 mile S. of I-40 on Hwy. 191, Sanders, AZ 86512
Pastor—(2/1/00) Kaye Gene Yazzie (Marilyn), P.O. Box 246, Sanders, AZ 86512
([email protected]; 505-879-9470)
SDMI Supt.—Jackson Yazzie, P.O. Box 446, Chambers, AZ 86502
(928-550-0897)
NYI Pres.—Kaylene Bain, P.O. Box 246, Sanders, AZ 86512
([email protected]; 505-879-3613)
NMI Pres.—Gloria Todachinnie, P.O. Box 446, Chambers, AZ 86502
([email protected]; 928-550-0895)
Church Board Sec./Treas.—Marilyn Van Yazzie, P.O. Box 246, Sanders, AZ 86512
([email protected]; 505-879-3614)
Parker (Organized 1942) (103-0081)
Location—(Mail: 1105 Ocotillo Ave.), 1117 Ocotillo Ave., Parker, AZ 85344
Co-Pastors—(06/09/10) Arnie Short and Roberta Short, P.O. Box 703, Parker, AZ 85344
([email protected]; [email protected]; 928-662-4718)
NMI Pres.—Roberta Short, P.O. Box 703, Parker, AZ 85344
([email protected]; 928-662-4718)
Church Board Sec.—Julia Eddy, Box 1449, Parker, AZ 85344
(928-575-5598)
Church Treas.—Joann Gates, 15160 2nd Ave., Parker, AZ 85344
(928-669-0696)
Pine Hill (Organized 1959) (103-0150)
Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 326) 23 miles S. of Ramah, NM, on BIA Rte. 125-1192,
Pine Hill, NM 87357
(505-495-9578)
Pastor—(9/21/01) Freddie Lee (Lorinda), P.O. Box 23, Pine Hill, NM 87357
([email protected]; 505-713-0014)
SDMI Supt.—Nora Rafelito, P.O. Box 326, Pine Hill, NM 87357
NYI Pres.—Anthony J. Pino, P.O. Box 63, Pine Hill, NM 87357
([email protected]; 505-945-9578)
NMI Pres.—Wrenda Pino, P.O. Box 63, Pine Hill, NM 87357
([email protected]; 505-495-9468)
Church Board Sec/Treas.—Dixie M. Begay, P.O. Box 341, Ramah, N.M. 87321
([email protected]; 505-783-4287)
Poston (Inactive) (103-0111)
Ramah Navajo (Organized 1949) (103-0160)
Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 190) 3387 Bond Street, Ramah, NM 87321
Co-Pastors—(10/20/11) Herman and Cynthia Nells, P.O. Box 190, Ramah, NM 87321
([email protected]; 505-783-4732)
SDMI Supt.—Randy Chatto, P.O. Box 673, Ramah, NM 87321
(505-593-2191)
NYI Pres.—Heather Maria, P.O. Box 197, Ramah, NM 87321
(505-783-4198)
NMI Pres.—Barbara M. Yazzie, P.O. Box 197, Ramah, NM 87321
(505-783-4198)
Church Board Sec. Barbara Williams, P.O. Box 158, Ramah, NM 87321
Church Treas.—Phoebe Maria, P.O. Box 653, Ramah, NM 87321
(505-495-8818)
(505-783-4416)
Ramah Sandmountain (Organized 1963) (103-0170)
Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 67) 8 miles E. of Ramah Navajo Chapter House on BIA Route 122,
Pine Hill, NM 87357
(505-783-9000)
Pastor—(8/14/05) Gilbert Maria (Rose), P.O. Box 184, Pine Hill, NM 87357
([email protected]; 505-783-9000)
Assoc. Min. Dir.—Randolph Alonzo, P.O. Box 185, Pine Hill, NM 87357
Music Dir.—Zonnie Martine, P.O. Box 378, Pine Hill, NM 87357
(505-495-0177)
SDMI Supt.—Valeda Maria, P.O. Box 192, Pine Hill, NM 87357
NYI Pres.—Randolph Alonzo, P.O. Box 185, Pine Hill, NM 87357
NMI Pres—Pearl Alonzo, P.O. Box 185, Pine Hill, NM 87357
([email protected]; 505-775-3376)
Church Board Sec/Treas.—Helen Alonzo, P.O. Box 179, Pine Hill, NM 87357
Round Cedar (Organized 1963) (103-0180)
Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 5431) 15 miles S.W. of Leupp Chapter, Leupp, AZ 86035
Pastor—(11/06/11) Raymond B. Long (Jodi), P.O. Box 3415, Flagstaff, AZ 86003
([email protected]; 928-458-6648)
Music Dir.—Jodi Long, P.O. Box 3415, Flagstaff, AZ 86003
([email protected]; 928-458-6648)
SDMI Supt.—Nathaniel Hosteenez, HC-61, Box 2, Winslow, AZ 86047
(928-587-3952)
NYI Pres.—Lisa Hosteenez, HC-61, Box 2, Winslow, AZ 86047
(928-587-3952)
Youth Min. Dirs.—Lisa Hosteenez and Joshua Long, P.O. Box 3415, Flagstaff, AZ 86003
(928-225-7075)
NMI Pres.—Freida Granger, P.O. Box 5091, Leupp, AZ 86035
(928-613-8861)
Church Board Sec.—Jodi J. Long, P.O. Box 3415, Flagstaff, AZ 86003
([email protected]; 928-458-6648)
Church Treas.—Freida Granger, P.O. Box 5091, Leupp, AZ 86035
(928-613-8861)
Salina Springs (CTM) (103-0012)
Location—(P.O. Box 4198) 7.5 miles E. of Cottonwood/Tselani Chapter House, Blue Gap, AZ
86520
Pastor—(5/1/09) Earl Williams P.O. Box 4195, Blue Gap, AZ 86520
([email protected]; 928-313-1596; 928-349-1263)
Assoc. Min. Dir.—Stanley Williams, P.O. Box 4198, Blue Gap, AZ 86520
Church Board Sec./Treas.—Dorothy Daw, P.O. Box 4198, Blue Gap, AZ 86520
San Luis Outpost (CTM) (103-0121)
Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 356, Somerton, AZ 85350) 10 miles S. of San Luis, Sonora, Mexico
Co-Pastors—(6/2006) Ray and June Stillings, P.O. Box 356, Somerton, AZ 85350
([email protected];[email protected]; 928-627-8594)
Santa Rosa
(Inactive) (103-0131)
Sells (Organized 1964) (103-0141)
Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 2353) East Main St., Sells, AZ 85634
Pastor—(9/5/93) Leland Conway, P.O. Box 954, Sells, AZ 85634
([email protected]; 520-383-2751)
SDMI Supt.—Cedric Alvarez, P.O. Box 2353, Sells, AZ 85634
Men’s Min. Dir.—Mayford Johnson, P.O. Box 2353, Sells, AZ 85634
Women’s Min. Dir.—Sherie Johnson, P.O. Box 2353, Sells, AZ 85634
NMI Pres.—Elizabeth Johnson, P.O. Box 2353, Sells, AZ 85634
CLT Dir.—Leland Conway, P.O. Box 954, Sells, AZ 85634
Shonto (Organized 1978) (103-0210)
Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 300, Tonalea, AZ 86044) 1 mile S. of Shonto Preparatory School,
Tonalea, AZ 86054
Pastor—(6/2/01) Arnold Smallcanyon (Etta), P.O. Box 300, Tonalea, AZ 86044
([email protected]; 928-640-3273)
Assoc. Min. Dir.—Jerry Calamity, P.O. Box 300, Tonalea, AZ 86044
Music Dir.—Ryan Calamity, P.O. Box 300, Tonalea, AZ 86044
SDMI Supt.—Etta Smallcanyon, P.O. Box 300, Tonalea, AZ 86044
([email protected])
Children’s Min. Dir.—Billy Black, P.O. Box 7504, Shonto, AZ 86054
([email protected])
NYI Pres.—Jerilynn Calamity, P.O. Box 300, Tonalea, AZ 86044
([email protected])
Women’s Min. Dir.—Charlene Blindman, P.O. Box 300, Tonalea, AZ 86044
([email protected])
NMI Pres.—Betty Salt, P.O. Box 7525, Shonto, AZ 86054
Work & Witness Coord.—Tonita Yazzie, P.O. Box 1680, Kaibeto, AZ 86053
([email protected])
CLT Dir.—Jane Tachine, P.O. Box 300, Tonalea, AZ 86044
([email protected])
Church Board Sec.—Priscilla Nderi, P.O. Box 298, Tonalea, AZ 86044
([email protected]; 928-606-6591)
Church Treas.—Etta Smallcanyon, P.O. Box 300, Tonalea, AZ 86044
([email protected])
Smoke Signal (Organized 1955) (103-0220)
Location—(P.O. Box 4421) 6 miles N.E. of Jeehdeez’a Academy, Inc., Blue Gap, AZ 86520
(928-278-3401)
Pastor—(7/07/2014) Ronald Little (Cindy), P.O. Box 4421, Blue Gap, AZ 86520
([email protected]; 928-278-3401)
SDMI Supt.—Ambrose Tsosie, P.O. Box 4541, Blue Gap, AZ 86520
([email protected]; 928-675-0280)
Children's Min. Dir.—Cindy Little, P.O. Box 4421, Blue Gap, AZ 86520
(928-278-3401)
Women Min. Dir.—Zenna N. Begay, P.O. Box 4421, Blue Gap, AZ 86520
(928-675-3036)
NMI Pres.—Cindy Little, P.O. Box 4421, Blue Gap, AZ 86520
(928-278-3401)
Church Board Sec.—Lola Tsosie, P.O. Box 4001, Blue Gap, AZ 86520
(928-429-8719)
Church Treas.—John Nelson, P.O. Box 4501, Blue Gap, AZ 86520
(928-383-2330)
Somerton (Organized 1943) (103-0031)
Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 182), 208 E. George St. Somerton, AZ 85350
([email protected]; [email protected]; fax 928-627-8594)
Co-Pastors—(6/16/96) Ray and June Stillings, P.O. Box 356, Somerton, AZ 85350
([email protected]; [email protected]; 928-627-8594; cell 928-257-5564)
SDMI Supt.—Ernesto Salvatierra, 17755 Cottonwood Drive, Somerton, AZ 85350
([email protected]; 928-446-8845)
Children's Min. Dir.—Faye Ortega, 17755 Cottonwood Drive, Somerton, AZ 85350
(928-581-5153)
Co-NYI Pres.—Adrian & LaDonna Crabb, P.O. Box 3839, Somerton, AZ 85350
([email protected]; [email protected]; 928-388-7226 & 928-246-5954)
Women Min. Dir.—Vivian Menta, P.O. Box 158, Winterhaven, CA 92283
NMI Pres.—Faye Ortega, 17755 Cottonwood Drive, Somerton, AZ 85350
(928-581-5153)
Church Board Sec.—June Stillings, P.O. Box 356, Somerton, AZ 85350
([email protected]; 928-627-8594; cell 928-257-5651)
Church Treas.—Ray Stillings, P.O. Box 356, Somerton, AZ 85350
([email protected]; 928-627-8594; cell 928-257-5564)
South Tucson Community (Organize 1951) (103-0151)
Location—260 W. 27th St., Tucson, AZ 85713
Pastor—(12/4/04) John Williams (Ramona), 260 W. 27th St., Tucson, AZ 85713
([email protected]; 520-884-7000)
SDMI Supt.—Kathleen Johnson, 1402 W. Ajo Way #247, Tucson, AZ 85713
([email protected]; 520-609-8159)
NYI Pres.—Amy Williams, 260 W. 27th St Tucson, AZ 85713
([email protected])
Church Board Sec.—Ramona Williams, 260 W. 27th St Tucson, AZ 85713
([email protected]; 520-622-1178)
Church Treas.—Kathleen Johnson, 1402 W. Ajo Way #247, Tucson, AZ 85713
([email protected]; 520-609-8159)
Twin Buttes (Organized 1948) (103-0260)
Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 566, Mentmore, NM 87319) 50 A W. Historic 66, Gallup,
NM 87319
Pastor—(7/4/05) Wilkinson Sage (Yolanda) P.O. Box 164, Mentmore, NM 87319
([email protected]; 505-870-6818)
SDMI Supt.—Grace Bowie, P.O. Box 243, Mentmore, NM 87319
NYI Pres.—Maggie Brown, P.O. Box 3626, Gallup, NM 87305
NMI Pres.—Harry Spencer, P.O. Box 566, Gallup, NM 87305
(505-728-8946)
Church Board Sec.—Yolanda Sage, P.O. Box 164, Mentmore, NM 87319
(505-249-8860)
Church Treas.—Samuel Alonzo Sr., P.O. Box 566, Mentmore, NM 87319
(505-870-6309)
Twin Hills (Organized 1971) (103-0270)
Location—(P.O. Box 475, Tonalea, AZ 86044-0475) 13 miles W. of Red Lake Store, Tonalea,
AZ 86044
(928-209-0628)
Pastor—(6/30/09) Johnny T. Yazzie (Stella), P.O. Box 725, Tonalea, AZ 86044
(928-209-0628)
Assoc. Min. Dir.—Peter Hayes, P.O. Box 278, Tonalea, AZ 86044
(480-688-7050)
Music Dir.—Lilly Dele & Stella C. Yazzie, P.O. Box 891, Tonalea, AZ 86044
(928-380-5787)
SDMI Supt.—Fannie Dele, P.O. Box 63, Tonalea, AZ 86044
(928-401-6021)
NYI Pres.—Marlene Z. Kee, P.O. Box 301, Tonalea, AZ 86044
(928-280-4090)
Adult Min. Dir.—Peter Hayes, P.O. Box 278, Tonalea, AZ 86044
(480-688-7050)
NMI Pres.—Elsie Dele, P.O. Box 63, Tonalea, AZ 86044
(928-401-6021)
Church Board Sec.—Leila Hayes, P.O. Box 475, Tonalea, AZ 86044
(480-688-7014)
Church Treas.—Rosie Dele, Leslie Dele, P.O. Box 475, Tonalea, AZ 86044
([email protected]; 928-640-0558)
Winterhaven Quechan (Organized 1942) (103-0161)
Location—(Mail: P.O. Box 1116), 2149 H St., Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760-572-5565)
Lay Pastor—(5/1/15) Kerwin Pohawpatchoko (Becky), 2145 H. St., Winterhaven, CA 92283
([email protected]; 928-247-7355)
SDMI Supt—Adaline Apauty, P.O. Box 1116, Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760-572-5565)
NYI— Shannon Lapham, P.O. Box 1116, Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760-572-5565)
NMI Pres./Church Board Sec.—Becky Pohawpatchoko, P.O. Box 1116, Winterhaven, CA 92283
([email protected]; 928-247-7254)
Church Treas.—Wilma Solis, P.O. Box 1116, Winterhaven, CA 92283
F. ORDAINED ELDERS
Note: Date indicates year ordained or elder's orders cognized. Key to field of service:
DA—District Assignment
DS—District Superintendent
EDU—Educator
ESR—Evangelism Service, Retired
EVC—Evangelist, Commissioned
EVR—Evangelist, Registered
EVT—Evangelist, Tenured
PAS—Pastor
PSV-FT—Pastoral Service, Full Time
PSV-PT—Pastoral Service, Part Time
RA—Retired, Assigned
RU—Retired, Unassigned
STU—Student
U—Unassigned
1. Members of the District
2003 PSV/FT Andrews, Michael, 4020 W. Woodridge Dr., Glendale, AZ 85308
([email protected]; 602-703-6228; 602-863-2034)
1985
PAS
Benale, Dennis, 8775 Silver Valley Rd., Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (Kinlani)
([email protected]; 928-814-3095; 928-714-0427)
1994
PAS
Conway, Leland, P.O. Box 954, Sells, AZ 85634 (Sells)
([email protected]; 520-383-2751)
2002
PSV/PT Gunn, Bernita, 624 Apache Ave. N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87102
(Apache Avenue) ([email protected]; 505-764-9196)
1968 RA/PAS Gunn, Julian, 624 Apache Ave. N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87102
(Apache Avenue) ([email protected]; 505-764-9196)
1989
RU
Hess, Lamont, Box 40, Chambers, AZ 86502
2003 PSV/PT Joe, Darlene, P.O. Box 559, St. Michaels, AZ 86511 (Chi'hootso)
([email protected]; 928-871-2177)
2002 PAS/EVR Joe, Stephen, P.O. Box 559, St. Michaels, AZ 86511 (Chi'hootso)
([email protected]; 928-871-2177)
1989
RA
Johnson, Dennis, P.O. Box 268, Winslow, AZ 86047
([email protected]; 480-362-3631)
2002
PAS
Johnson, Justin, P.O. Box 795, Ganado, AZ 86505 (Nazlini)
([email protected]; 928-309-9390)
1986
PAS
Lee, Freddie, P.O. Box 326, Pine Hill, NM 87357 (Pine Hill)
(505-775-3092)
2002
U
Long, Emery, P.O. Box 7692, Newcomb, NM 87455
(505-598-0726)
2012 PAS
Long, Raymond B., P.O. Box 3415, Flagstaff, AZ 86003-3415 (Round Cedar)
([email protected]; 719-573-8380; 928-699-9113)
1987 RU
Meneely, Homer, 2340 W. Evans Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85023 (602-832-1289)
1997
Nells, Herman, P.O. Box 190, Ramah, NM 87321 (Ramah Navajo)
PAS
([email protected]; cell 505-382-1269)
1979 DS
Nells, John R., P.O. Box 520, Winslow, AZ 86047
([email protected]; hm: 928-657-3491; cell: 928-699-2033)
2013 PAS
Nells, Jonathan Calvin, HC 63, Box 530, Winslow, AZ 86047
([email protected]; 928-613-6131)
1990
U
Ortega, Sr., Will, 17755 S. Cottonwood Dr., Somerton, AZ 85350
(928-627-7890)
1999 RA
Paul, Frank E., P.O. Box 306, Pine Hill, NM 87357
1975 RU
Riggs, Sr., Alex, HC 61, Box 76, Winslow, AZ 86047
1996 EVR
Riggs, Jr., Pete, P.O. Box 3768, Page, AZ 86040
1988 PAS
Sage, Wilkinson, P.O. Box 566, Mentmore, NM 87319 (Twin Buttes)
([email protected]; 505-870-6818)
1992 PAS
Short, Arnie, P.O. Box 703, Parker, AZ 85344 (Parker)
([email protected]; 928-662-4718)
2012 PAS
Short, Roberta, P.O. Box 703, Parker, AZ 85344(Parker)
([email protected]; 928-662-4718)
2002 PAS
Stillings, M. June, P.O. Box 356, Somerton, AZ 85350 (Somerton, San
Luis Outpost)
2002 PAS
([email protected]; 928-627-8594)
Stillings, Ray, P.O. Box 356, Somerton, AZ 85350 (Somerton, San
Luis Outpost)
1991 U
([email protected]; 928-627-8594)
Tarlton, Ray, 1752 Miguel Road, Winterhaven, CA 92283
([email protected]; cell: 928-234-6924; 760-572-0369)
1987 PAS
Tsingine, Walter, P.O. Box 832, Cameron, AZ 86020-0832 (Cameron)
1976 EVC
Tso, Alvin, P.O. Box 1541, Page, AZ 86040
1987 PAS
Vega, Sr., Corwyn, 4229 N. 16th Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85015 (New Beginnings)
(928-698-3500)
(480-255-7803)
1981 RU
Whitehorse, Sr., Jack, P.O. Box 43, Winslow, AZ 86047
(928-657-3663)
1994 PAS
Williams, John, 260 W. 27th St., Tucson, AZ 85713 (South Tucson Community)
(cell: 520-275-2176; 520-622-1178)
1987 PAS/EVR Yazzie, Kaye Gene, P.O. Box 246, Sanders, AZ 86512 (New Life)
([email protected]; 505-879-9470)
G. ORDAINED DEACONS
2007 CHP
Arthur, Donna, 11100 Gibson Blvd., #LX-340, Albuquerque, NM 87123
2013 PSV-PT Benale, Theresa, 8775 Silver Valley Rd., Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (Kinlani)
2002
RA
Johnson, Juanita, P.O. Box 268, Winslow, AZ 86047
([email protected]; [email protected]; 928-673-3373)
2001 PSV-PT Nells, Cynthia, P.O. Box 190, Ramah, NM 87321 (Ramah Navajo)
([email protected]; home 505-508-5459)
2001
U
Nells, Juanita, P.O. Box 520, Winslow, AZ 86047
([email protected]; cell: 928-814-7284 home: 928-657-3491)
2001
U
Tsingine, Helena, P.O. Box 832, Cameron, AZ 86020-0832
(928-205-6157)
H. LICENSED MINISTERS
Note: Date indicates first year with continuous license until the present time. Key to field of
service:
DA—District Assignment
PAS—Pastor
PSV—Pastor Service
STU—Student in study placement
U—Unassigned
Student in study placement: (1) first year; (2) second year; (3) third year; (4) fourth year; (G)
graduate.
1. District License
2016 PAS
Begay, Darrell, P.O. Box 402, Flagstaff, AZ 86002
2011 PAS
Bitsui, Emerson, P.O. Box 504, Page,AZ 86040 (Animas Valley CTM)
([email protected]; 520-240-3222)
2012 PSV-PT(G) Brown-Singer, Lesonja, 11135 N. Linda Ln., Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (Kinlani)
([email protected]; 928-607-7121)
2016 PAS
Jones, Merrill, 1415 N. Country Club #2058, Mesa, AZ 85201
2012 PAS (1) Little, Ronald, P.O. Box 4421, Blue Gap, AZ 86520 (Smoke Signal)
([email protected]; 928-349-3048)
1995 RU
Long Jr., Charlie, PO Box 5286, Leupp, AZ 86035
(928-856-4065)
2007 PAS (1) Maria, Gilbert, P.O. Box 184, Pine Hill, NM 87357 (Ramah Sand Mountain)
([email protected]; 505-783-4447)
2004 PAS (1) Nells, Vincent, P.O. Box 199, Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039 (Forest Lake)
(928-309-9648; 928-265-9452)
2012 PSV-PT(G) Nez, Ferlin, 1161 N. Apache Ave., Winslow, AZ 86047
(Kinlani) ([email protected]; 928-853-8218)
2012 PAS (1) Nez, Tony, P.O. Box 1901, Page, AZ 86040 (Kaibeto)
(928-401-1171)
2013 U (4) Paddock Jr., James A., HC 63 Box 6112, Winslow, AZ 86047 (Dilkon)
(928-225-6497)
1996 U (G) Paddock Sr., James A., HC 63, Box 6052, Winslow, AZ 86047
([email protected]; cell: 928-606-3391; 928-657-6052)
2004 PAS (1) Parrish, Allen G., P.O. Box 1518, Kayenta, AZ 86033 (Chilchinbeto)
([email protected]; 928-697-8282)
2016 U
Pohawpatchoko, Kerwin
2009 PAS (4) Silversmith, Harrison, Sr., P.O. Box 414, Ganado, AZ 86505 (Navajo Station)
([email protected]; 928-755-2066)
2002 PAS (1) Smallcanyon, Arnold, P.O. Box 300, Tonalea, AZ 86044 (Shonto)
2006 PAS (G) Williams, Earl, P.O. Box 4195, Blue Gap, AZ 86520 (Salina Springs)
([email protected]; 928-313-1596)
1997
PAS (3) Winslow, Michael, P.O. Box 2680, South Robert Place, Show Low, AZ 859017371 (Cedar Springs)
2012
([email protected]; 928-637-4662)
PAS (1) Yazzie, Johnny, P.O. Box 725, Tonalea, AZ 86044 (Twin Hills) (928-380-5739)
I. COMMISSIONED EVANGELIST
2004 EVC
Tso, Alvin, P.O. Box 1541, Page, AZ 86040 (928-698-3500)
J. REGISTERED EVANGELISTS
PAS/EVR
Joe, Stephen, P.O. Box 559, St. Michaels, AZ 86511 (Chihootso)(928-871-2177)
EVR
Riggs, Jr., Pete, P.O. Box 2313, Page, AZ 86040
PAS/EVR
Yazzie, Kaye Gene, P.O. Box 246, Sanders, AZ 86512 (New Life)
(yazziekgene55@yahoo; 505-879-9470)
II. General Information
A. GRANTED RENEWAL OF DISTRICT MINISTER'S LICENSE
Emerson Bitsui, Lesonja Brown-Singer, Ronald Little, Gilbert Maria, Vincent Nells, Ferlin Nez,
Tony Nez, James A. Paddock, Jr., James Paddock Sr., Allen Gene Parrish, Harrison Silversmith,
Sr., Arnold Smallcanyon, Earl Williams, Michael Winslow, Johnny Yazzie.
B. GRANTED RENEWAL OF EVANGELIST'S REGISTRATION
Stephen Joe, Pete Riggs, Jr., Kaye Gene Yazzie
C. GRANTED COMMISSIONED EVANGELIST'S RECOGNITION
Alvin C. Tso Sr.
D. GRANTED DISTRICT LOCAL MINISTER’S LICENSE
Merrill Jones, Darrell J. Begay, Kerwin Pohawpatchoko
E. NON-RENEWAL OF DISTRICT LICENSE
Allen Jones, Bradley T. Jones
F. GRADUATED TO GLORY
Leo Hudson, Sr., Dallas Cooper
G. INACTIVE CHURCHES
Gila Bend, Poston, Santa Rosa
H. STATISTICAL YEAR
To begin May 1, 2016 and end April 30, 2017
I. MISSON AND VISION STATEMENTS
Mission Statement: To bring the message of Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord to
all mankind
Vision Statement: to become the Church of choice to satisfy the hungry souls
of men, women, children and youth to the honor and glory of God.
J. WHERE TO SEND MONIES
SDMI—Ray Stillings, P.O. Box 356, Somerton, AZ 85350
NYI—Jodi Long, P.O. Box 3415, Flagstaff, AZ 86003
NMI—Esther Frejo, 11010 Henry Drive, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
SNAD—Marilyn Van Yazzie, P.O. Box 246, Sanders, AZ 86512
General—General Treasurer, Church of the Nazarene, 17001 Prairie Star Pkwy., Lenexa,
KS 66220
III. Plan of Examination
BOARD OF MINISTRY
Chairman—District Superintendent John R. Nells, P.O. Box 520, Winslow, AZ 86047
([email protected]; cell 928-699-2033; ofc 928-613-4075)
Term Expire 2017
Dr. Julian Gunn, 624 Apache Ave. N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505-764-9196)
Dennis Benale, 8775 Silver Valley Rd., Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928-526-5345)
Short, Roberta, P.O. Box 2232, Poston, AZ 85371
(928-662-4718)
Term Expires 2018
Herman Nells, P.O. Box 190, Ramah, NM 87321
Arnie Short, P.O. Box 703, Parker, AZ 85344
([email protected]; 505-783-4732)
([email protected]; 928-662-4718)
Ray Stillings, P.O. Box 356, Somerton, AZ 85350
([email protected]; 928-627-8594)
Term Expires 2019
Stephen Joe, P.O. Box 559, St. Michaels, AZ 86511
Raymond B. Long, Box 3415, Flagstaff, AZ 86003
(928-871-2177)
([email protected]; 928-583-8787)
Kaye Gene Yazzie, P.O. Box 246, Sanders, AZ 86512
([email protected]; 505-879-9470)
INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS
New candidates in the courses of study must first receive a local minister's license from the
church board of their local church. After holding a local license for one year, the candidate may
then make an application for a district license. Each candidate should purchase from the
Nazarene Publishing House the Sourcebook for Ministerial Development. This book details the
program and curricular requirements. For further information contact a member of the Board of
Ministry.
Eligibility/Courses
The board serves those persons who are properly enrolled in the ministerial studies program.
There are four general courses administered by the Board of Ministry: licensed ministers in the
elder's program and licensed ministers in the deacon program, which includes Christian
education, compassionate ministry, and music ministry.
Ministers in any program will not be ordained without having completed their program of
study. Annual renewal of license is subject to the candidate submitting a renewal application and
approval by the Board of Ministry.
Modes of Study
College: the recommended mode of preparation for full-time Christian services is by
attending one of the Nazarene colleges or universities. A student who graduates from the
appropriate program of study will be graduated from the course of study as directed by the
Manual, paragraph 424.1.
Students graduating from the other liberal arts schools or seminaries are responsible
for achieving at least minimum requirements as set by the Manual statement 424.1.
Home Study and Extension Studies
Nazarene Native Mission Training Center (NMTC), formerly Nazarene Indian Bible College
(NIBC), in cooperation with the Board of Ministry, is providing ministerial studies training by
extension. Students not able to attend college are encouraged to participate in this program.
Upon completion of each course NMTC will certify to the District Board of Ministry your
completion and progress.
Those needing or desiring to take a course by directed study (home study) should purchase
the appropriate test and secure the required reading books. When the candidate is ready for the
examination, contact the secretary of the board or NMTC. The secretary of the board or someone
from NMTC will arrange for a proctor to administer the exam. That person will also notify the
board of course completion. Book reports must be submitted on reading books. These reports
should include author, title, date completed, a summary of the book, and a statement of how this
book has helped you with your ministry. The courses of study for various licenses are found in
the Sourcebook for Ministerial Development.
Eight-Year Restriction
To qualify for ordination, candidates must achieve graduation from the course of
study within eight years from the granting of the first district license. Any exception, due to
unusual circumstances, must be recommended to the district assembly, including a specified
time limit by the Board of Ministry and be subject to the approval of the general superintendent
in jurisdiction.
Where to Go for Assistance
1. For information or guidance contact a member of the Board of Ministry or NMTC.
2. For textbooks, Source for Ministerial Development, and study guides for home
study course, write to the Nazarene Publishing House, Box 419527, Kansas City, MO 64141.
3. For reading books, contact the library of NMTC, or if you desire to purchase reading
books, you may do so from the Nazarene Publishing House.
4. For the forms to apply for district license or certification, contact the district secretary or
the secretary of the Board of Ministry.
Schools
Point Loma Nazarene University - Dr. Bob Brower, President
3900 Lomaland Drive, San Diego, CA 92106 (619-849-2200)
Website: www.pointloma.edu
Office of University Advancement
3900 Lomaland Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
Phone (619-849-2302); Fax (619-849-2616)
Email: [email protected]
Nazarene Bible College-Dr. Harold B. Graves, Jr, President
1111 Academy Park Loop, Colorado Springs, CO 80910-3704 (719-884-5000; 800-873-3873)
Website: www.nbc.edu
Offerings can be made online: https://secure.nbc.edu/secure/payments/donation.php
Native American Christian Academy
Administrator—Kristopher Miller
CPO Box 4013
1 mile east of Holbrook Truck Stop
Sun Valley, AZ 86029
[email protected]
www.naca-az.org;
Fax: 928-524-3230; 928-524-6211
IV. Daily Proceedings
Saturday, June 6, 2015
The fourteenth Annual Southwest Native American District assembly was call to order by
Dr. Nells at 8:54 a.m. Dr. Nells introduced Dr. Duarte. Dr. Duarte said that he was happy to be
here. The assembly was organized by District Secretary, Marilyn Van Yazzie. The voting area
was designated as the first six rows. The valuable helpers to the district secretary were Fernando
Joe and Buddy Joe, and recording secretary was Kaylene Bain. Board of tellers were: Diann
Bowie, Selena Nells, Lillie Dele, Dixie Begay, Eileen Andrews, and Ramona Williams. There
was a motion and a second to accept the order of the assembly. There was a motion and second
to accept the order of the assembly.
Dr. Duarte introduced Dr. Nells. He said that Dr. Nells is the longest serving district
superintendent in the Nazarene church. Dr. Nells gave his report. Report was received by the
assembly with "Amens" and shouts of praise. Dennis Johnson asked the assembly to pick up a
love offering for the district superintendent. A total of $411.73 was collected in the love
offering.
Ministerial Credentials Board Report was read by Sausha Nells. There was a motion and
a second to accept the report. There was a question of why (number five) a minister's license
was not renewed. Dr. Nells gave an explanation that he was on discipline status. There was a
question on Number ten, and Dr. Nells said that it was a typo that it should say "graduate
studies." Report was accepted by show of hands.
Nominating committee report was read by Sausha Nells. There was motion and a second
to accept it, as read. Leland Conway declined and requested that his name to be removed from
number 3, for nominations. The report was accepted by show of hands with Leland Conway's
name removed.
Ballot #1 District Advisory Board, term to expire 2019 vote for one (1) Minister one (1)
Lay person. Ministers: Michael Andrews, Wilkinson Sage, and Emerson Bitsui. Lay person:
Selena Nells, and LaDonna Crab. The ballot also included Finance Committee nominees, term
to expire 2019, and vote for three, (3) Ministers three (3) Lay person: Ministers: Leland
Conway, Raymond Stillings, James Paddock, Sr., and Ronald Little. Layperson: Juanita Valdez,
Ramona Williams, Amy Francisco, and Mildred Bitsui. The ballot also included Board of
Ministry, term to expire 2019, and vote for three (3) Ministers: Ministers: Raymond Long, John
Williams, Kaye Gene Yazzie, and Stephen Joe. Ballot also included Delegates to the General
Assembly 2017 Indianapolis, IN, vote for one (1) Minister (Alternate), and one (1) Layperson.
Minister: LeSonya Brown Singer, Raymond Long, Ferlin Nez, and Jonathan Nells. Lay person:
Esther Frejo, Orren Frejo, and La Donna Crab. The board of tellers were called up to distribute
the ballots to the delegates. Ballots were passed out and delegates were instructed to cross out
Leland Conway's name from the ballot. Votes were taken. Board of tellers collected the ballots
and dismissed to obtain the results.
Pastor Reports were next in the order of the assembly agenda. Dr. Nells called up five
pastors at a time and each was given three (3) minutes to present their report. Those called up
were Apache Avenue, Cameron, Chihootso, Chilchinbeto, and Dilkon First. The PLU
representative, Ronald Benefield presented a short promotional for Point Loma University.
Five more pastors were called to give their reports, LeChee, Leupp, Navajo Station, Nazlini, and
Kinlani.
Marilyn Van Yazzie gave her first report as district treasure. There was a motion and a
second to adopt the report. The report was received.
District Finance Committee Report was given by Ray Stillings. There was motion and a
second. The report was received with a show of hands from the delegates.
Election results from Ballot were as follows: District Advisory Board, term to expire
2019, vote for one (1) Minister one (1) Lay person: Ministers: Michael Andrews received 56,
Wilkinson Sage received 27, Emerson Bitsui received 18. Lay person: Selena Nells received 57,
LaDonna Crab received 41. The ballot also included Finance Committee, term to expire 2019,
vote for three (3) Ministers three (3) Lay person: Ministers: Leland Conway, Raymond
Stillings received 97, James Paddock, Sr. received 87, Ronald Little received 96. Layperson:
Juanita Valdez received 75, Ramona Williams received 85, Amy Francisco received 58, Mildred
Bitsui received 62. The ballot also included Board of Ministry, term to expire 2019, vote for
three (3) Ministers: Ministers: Raymond Long received 85, John Williams received 61, Kaye
Gene Yazzie received 83, Stephen Joe received 65. Ballot also included Delegates to the
General Assembly 2017 Indianapolis, IN vote for one (1) Minister (Alternate) one (1)
Layperson: Minister: LeSonya Brown Singer received 20, Raymond Long received 31, Ferlin
Nez received 19, Jonathan Nells received 27. Lay person: Esther Frejo received 30, Orren Frejo
received 25, LaDonna Crab received 34. Results were read and Dr. Duarte declared them
elected. There was a motion for the layperson with second highest vote to become the alternate.
The motion seconded. Results were accepted by a show of hands. There was a motion to
authorize the District advisory board to appoint someone, in the event that the delegate and/or
alternate are not able to attend. There was second. Motion passed by a showing of hands.
At noon there was a motion and second continue on with business after a lunch break,
until the end of business.
After an hour break, Pastor reports continued. Reports were heard from New Life,
New Beginnings, Parker, Ramah Sandmountian, Round Cedar, Sells, Smoke Signal, Somerton,
Twin Butte, South Tucson Community, Winterhaven Quechan and Animas Valley.
District Advisory Board report was read. There was a motion and second to receive the
report. Report was received.
Memoirs service was led by Wendy Ortega. While she read the name on the report, a
family member or a member of the church, was given a flower by Jodi Long.
The district presented Dr. Duarte with a gift of a pottery and bolo tie, which was
gratefully received.
The fourteenth Annual Southwest Native American District Assembly adjourned with a
closing prayer at 12:48p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kaylene R. Bain
V. Reports
A. DISTRICT OFFICERS
1. District Superintendent
Good morning, it is my privilege and honor as your District Superintendent, of the
Southwest Native American District, to present to you my fourteenth report.
As God spoke to His chosen leaders of the past, He assured them that His presence will
go with them into unknown battles, unknown territories or uncertain nations, like that to Joshua:
“Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to
their forefathers to give them. Be strong and very courageous, Be careful to obey all the
law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may
be successful wherever you go. Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth;
meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it.
Then you will be prosperous and successful. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and
courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with
you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:6-9 The Lord God Almighty has been faithful, He has done
just what He said He would do, Praise His Holy name. Amen!!
To my Pastors, Ministers, Lay-ministry leaders, your immediate families and to our
district family, it is an honor to serve you. Your ministry has been so important to me again this
year, your untiring services to your communities, to your congregation and to your own families,
is under the Lordship of Jesus Christ who called you to your unique location. I’ve seen your
struggles, your challenges and battles, times of disappointments of people you serve, however,
you have remained faithful. I also saw your victories, the answered prayers when circumstances
and situations seemed to be uncertain. Pastors, Ministers, Lay-ministry leaders, your immediate
families and our district family, I celebrate you and I am forever grateful for all of you…
Amen!!!
We welcome our General Superintendent, Dr. Eugenio Duarte to the Southwest Native
American District. Dr. Duarte will be in jurisdiction of our district the next two years. Dr.
Duarte, be assured that this district will uphold you with prayer. Our district is a praying district,
we still hold to the proclamation that was set approximately five years ago by the Board of
General Superintendents, that prayer and fasting be emphasized and practiced every Wednesday
noon. We still adhere to that, and again, you can be certain that every Wednesday, this district
will be praying for you.
It is always a joy to have representation from our regional educational partner, Point
Loma Nazarene University and we welcome Dr. Ron Benefield. Did you know that we had 78
potential university students on the campus of PLNU the past week from our district? Our
District NYI President, Becky Pohawpatchoko and sponsors from local churches attended and
participated in Elev8, a college career day for our region. This is probably the most number of
students and sponsors to participate. I am truly elated to have that number of participants
involved. We are always delighted to have PLNU representatives join us for our annual district
assembly and district events. We welcome you.
ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
A year ago, we adjourned our annual district conventions and assembly, waving our
banner for past victories and praises with great accomplishments. We left with a forward thrust
and an excitement for even greater victories to be experienced for this year and truly God is still
faithful and present.
Throughout the summer months we joined many of you at your annual camp meetings. It
is always a joy to see your evangelistic endeavors, saturated with prayers, financial support, and
promotions and with all that efforts to see your altars become fruitful. We witnessed many being
saved with genuine conversions, forgiveness of sins, forgiveness among church families, even
among your own families, and yes, some were sanctified holy, experiencing the Holy Spirit with
a renewed holy presence. We still believe in the old-fashion holiness camp meetings.
Let’s
intentionally pray and plan for more of these within our churches using our own district
evangelists who know our doctrine, our beliefs and stand on the unswerving presence of God’s
Holy Spirit.
Through these efforts, 75 joined church membership by profession of faith, 29 were
baptized through conversions and of faith. All to the praise and glory of victories in Jesus.
CHALLENGES WITH HIS PROMISE AND PRESENCE
A. Celebrate Recovery Program- In September, approximately 9 of us joined Celebrate
Recovery training at Shiprock, NM. Another recent Celebrate Recovery Training was held at
Twin Butte Church of the Nazarene, May 18-21, 2016 with host Pastor Wilkinson Sage and he
reports 29 took the training. This program brings a 12 Step Christian Biblical approach to the
human dilemma; whether it be alcoholism, drugs, substance abuse, sinful habits formed, sex
addictions, anger/rage, eating disorders and many more habits, that takes us away from Gods’
anointed design of whom we should be. Many members of our communities are afflicted with
these problems and we as a church have the answer to such demises. Could we do more through
praying and fasting, to involve ourselves, our churches, and maybe by zones take up these
training. We have approximately 8 trainers who can take portions of training materials and
provide these training efforts possibly during the day at your camp meetings. I believe you’ll be
surprised at the receptive responses and bring healing to your own congregations of
completeness as they experience true freedom in Jesus Christ as Savior, as Lord and Sanctifier of
their lives.
B. Mission and Vision Statements- Several years ago we agreed on a Mission and Vision
Statement that kept us focused on who we are as a district. Today, with the approval of the
District Advisory Board, I introduce to you the renewed Mission and Vision Statements for the
Southwest Native American District. Let me introduce:
OUR MISSION- to bring the message of Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord to all mankind
OUR VISION- to become the Church of choice to satisfy the hungry souls of men,
women, children, and youth to the honor and glory of God
It is my earnest desire that we reach beyond ourselves and set a renewed emphasis in
bringing our lost people to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord of their lives, and not to be ashamed
or afraid to be the Church of choice, the Church of the Nazarene, Southwest Native American
District. We have a message with a sure foundation and set firm on holiness as a life-style and
truly, Holiness is the answer.
C. District Ministerial Training- a year ago, in my District Superintendents report, I
voiced, “My heart and mind is heavy of a need that has become very evident on our district. We
are at a time when we are in need of young men, young women, men and women, called of God
to enter into God’s ministry. We are in a desperate need of Pastors…” Since that time, we have
worked and prayed to begin the District Ministerial Training Program to meet the classes needed
and requirements for the Ministerial Ordination tract. Through faith believing, we are ready to
start those classes and training. The classes are scheduled as follows:
Course #1-Exploring Christian Ministry, August 12 & 13, 2016, Instructor: Dale
German, Location: Dilkon District Ministerial Training Center.
Course #2-Telling the Story of the New Testament, October 21 & 22, 2016,
Instructor:
Rev. Barbara Jones, Location: Dilkon District Ministerial Training Center.
Course #3-Communicating With Spoken and Written Language, January 13 & 14, 2017,
Location: Dilkon District Ministerial Training Center.
Course #4-Spiritual Formation (Distant Learning), March 17 & 18, 2017, Instructor: Dr. RT
Bolerjack, Internet/Video learning experience.
Rev. Jonathan Nells has agreed to be our District Ministerial Training Director. LeSonya
Brown-Singer will care for the transcripts and record keeping of student records, and I, your
District Superintendent will assist as we guide the ministerial training program for the coming
year. There is much refining and details that still needs to be done, so please pray for your
leaders to guide and lead us in a new direction for ministerial education. Bethany First Church
of the Nazarene, Bethany, Oklahoma has partnered with us to provide instructors and personnel
that would provide for this training program. Again, let us bind together as a district to pray for
God called men and women, young men and young women, young and old to answer the call of
God upon their lives.
WE CONGRATULATE GOD’S LEADERS
This district is blessed with faithful and diligent leaders who give much to the
departments they lead, along with their district councils.
Rev. June Stillings, we appreciate your leadership for the Sunday School Discipleship
Ministries International (SDMI) program. We have noticed your priority on the “Tell the Story”
emphasis and trainings you facilitated across the district, at zone rallies and classes at Dilkon
First Church of the Nazarene, has provided much enthusiasm of enriching the biblical story
approach to our churches. Thank you for your hard work.
Mr. Andy Charley, District Nazarene Missions International (NMI) President, you and
your council have worked tirelessly to keep missions before us. The work of the International
Church of the Nazarene in the global mission fields, many living for God even to the point of
death and areas of severe oppressions is difficult to understand.
However, our Nazarene
missionaries are fulfilling the call of God upon their lives and we hear of victories of God at
work. Thank you for keeping us abreast of Gods Kingdom around the world.
Mrs. Becky Pohawpatchoko, thank you for your leadership with the district Nazarene
Youth International (NYI). We really appreciate all the activities and events that our youth have
experienced the past year. The times of youth gatherings have been attended very well with
record numbers of youth participation at these activities. We’re sure many commitments were
made to follow the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Let’s continue to pray for our youth.
Thank you, Marilyn Van Yazzie, District Secretary/Treasurer for taking up double duty
this year as secretary and treasurer for our district. You have done an excellent job and you’ve
proven yourself to be a true servant of God, we thank you for your willingness to serve.
To my partner in ministry, my wife Juanita, I praise God for you daily. You are a
tremendous prayer warrior and your support is much appreciated in my role as District
Superintendent. With multiple tasks to be done on the district, you have been super supportive
and committed of God’s call upon our lives. I praise God for you.
Today, I can testify to Gods’ presence in my life; He truly saves me, fills me with His
holy spirit, His call to ministry is upon my life, and I am keenly aware of being in the center of
His will. Again, just like He said to Joshua; “Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified;
do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Respectfully submitted,
John R. Nells
2. Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International President
Dr. Nells, members and delegates of our Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries
International convention. This is my fourteenth report as your Southwest Native American
District SDMI President. I praise God this morning. God has been good and merciful to me and
so I thank Him!
We have so much to be thankful for. He has provided food on our tables, shoes on our
feet, clothes to wear and a comfortable place to sleep on every night. What blessing! God
knows our needs and He always provides these needs for us. Whether its our health, finances, or
relationships, God is there.
My husband and pastor a church in San Luis, Mexico and in Somerton, Arizona. They
have been without water for a whole year. Their water well broke and it takes a lot of money to
get another well. The city of San Luis, Mexico brings them water every other day. I told them
that God is watching over them and to be thankful for their share of water. Pray for the people in
San Luis this summer.
My activities for this year have been: in July, we took our kids to camp here at Southwest
Indian Ministry Center. They attended High School, Middle and Primary age group camps.
Southwest has a strong Christian based teaching and plenty of activities. I encourage you to
bring your kids here for SIMC camp. In September, along with our church ladies, we attended
the Women’s Retreat at Prescott, Arizona. We had Kathy and Karen Antone, from Wings
Ministry. They are both well gifted, Kathy’s musical singing talent and Karen’s gift of teaching
on the book of Esther. We had a wonderful time with the ladies from our district. I appreciate
our SNAD Women’s Ministry Director, Darlene Joe. Her spirit of leadership is a great witness.
Thank you Darlene, for your leadership.
In October we had our Southern Zone Rally in Tucson, Arizona. That Friday night, the
Holy Spirit ministered to us through their young people singing and moving for the Lord. On
Saturday morning, my husband Ray, John Williams and I, trained to “Tell the Story.” We had a
great turnout and excellent trainers. Thank you, Pastor John and Pastor Ray for your dedication
and belief in this training. In November we attended the Youth Retreat at Pinerock Camp at
Prescott, directed by Fern Pokagon. It was well attended even through cold weather. During the
morning session, my husband Ray and I taught the Articles of Faith, to instill our Nazarene roots
in our young peoples’ lives, to know who they are and what they stand for in their Christian
walk. We’re living in a time of so much stress for our youth, with so much shooting in their
generation. It saddens me when I hear of such things, continue to pray for your youth and
children, they need lots of encouragement.
December is a time to rejoice of our Lord Jesus Christ’s birth. We rejoiced together right
here, at Southwest Indian Ministry Center. I believe most of our SNAD District was celebrating
on that same day, in our zones. So we were together in spirit celebrating with good food, good
fellowship and joy.
In January, 2016, God blessed us with another year! It’s a joy to serve Him. We
attended district leadership conference at Phoenix First Church and I really enjoyed our speaker,
Rev. Craig Smith. He spoke on culture and I was blessed, because everything he spoke came
from the word of God. I liked his sense of humor especially, his list of ten items that makes you
an elder. One, you know you’re an elder when you spend more time at IHS than your own
home. Two, you don’t have to worry about telling your secret to your friend, because they can’t
remember it to spread it around. Those are the only two items I can remember!
In March, I attended our SNAD NYI volley ball tournament. This event had the largest
group of players that I’ve seen participate. Lots of teams came. Our Southern Zone met for zone
rally, hosted by Somerton Church. Last Sunday of this month, we celebrated Easter, He is
Risen! He is Risen, Indeed!
In April, my husband and I took a two day trip to San Diego to relax. We went to the
Swap Meet and had a good time there. Becky Pohawpatchoko and I set up a Women’s
Conference for our Southern Zone ladies here at SIMC. It was our first women’s gathering. We
had Karen and Kathy Antone, again, these two sisters are truly spirit led and are encouraging to
others. We want to expand more next year. My husband and I held “Tell the Story” training at
Dilkon First. I was pleased with the turnout, we had quite a few. Thank you, Pastor Nells, for
hosting. A big thank you to Ed and Linda Krestel, for putting us up in your beautiful home! We
were so blessed. That Sunday morning we attended Round Cedar Church and we got lost! But
we did make it! That is another story.
From our Southwest Native American District, we lost a handsome son, Damien “Little
Bear” Gunn. He grew up, among us, on our district. His handsome smile, bright shining eyes,
and gentle loving spirit will forever be remembered in our hearts. Dr. and Sister Gunn, please
know that we will be praying for you in the days to come.
My husband and I say to one another that serving the Lord is an adventure, among our
people, in the town of Somerton, and in San Luis, Mexico. Sometimes, we are running around in
circles! My husband and I have a praise report, the Hispanic group that has been meeting at our
church on Sunday afternoons, have changed their name from “Good Samaritan Church” to
“Good Samaritan Iglesia Del Nazareno.” They are officially members on the Southwest Latin
District! Pastor Edgar really wanted to join our Southwest Native American District but their
congregation voted to join Southwest Latin. We are one big family there at Somerton Church of
the Nazarene!
This is my report for this year and I am looking forward to another wonderful year.
Respectfully Submitted,
June Stillings
3. Nazarene Mission International President
Greetings in the mighty name of God. Welcome, my fellow Nazarenes. Dr. Nells, NMI
Presidents, Delegates and Guests of the Southwest Native American District convention of
Nazarene Missions International.
We are gathered as Native American Nazarenes for World Missions. I look forward to
these next two days with anticipation as the Bible instructs in Hebrews 10:24-25. “And let us
consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting
together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another-and all the more as you
see the Day approaching. As we rally and convene together, Nazarene Missions International is
a global ministry that requires team work. None of us are strong in every area. Some of us are
gifted as preachers but not gifted as counselors. Some of us are strong leaders but not so good at
details. Some of us are good at building relations yet not strong managers. If you were good at
everything, you wouldn’t need the rest of the Body of Christ. Your church needs every member
involved in NMI ministries. Provide plenty of volunteer opportunities, invite and encourage
people to step into these roles. Good teamwork is necessary in all areas of life, such as our
families, our businesses, our communities, our churches and district. The NMI council and local
presidents have worked faithfully to pray, educate, disciple and give for Nazarene Missions
International. NMI has a part for every member the church.
I am so honored to have your confidence to serve as your team leader. Today we have
twenty flags of 60 countries, which is a visible reminder of the places where the Church of the
Nazarene missions is implemented. Your crisis care kits, alabaster offering, world evangelism
funds, world mission broadcast, Bible College scholarship funds, pensions and benevolent funds
plus all the rest are being put to precious use for the Kingdom of God. I am grateful for all the
churches’ contributions and commitments.
I rely on the guidance of the Holy Spirit who enables me to fulfill my responsibilities this
year. I have prayed, broke bread and worshipped with most of your church leadership. Thank
you for your faithful support to your NMI programs in your churches.
Since stepping into my NMI leadership role, we have had three district NMI rallies and
conventions. I attended New Mexico District NMI rally and convention for network and
personal growth. We worked with the NMI council for orientation of new members and
conducted four district meetings in Flagstaff and Phoenix, and assisted with the work and
witness projects at my home church. Updates and reports were provided to the three Eastern
Zone Rallies and represented our pastor at the pastor’s appreciation dinner at New Life church.
Outreach beyond the SNAD included attendance at the Native American Camp meeting
in Window Rock, AZ, Southwest Native American District training in Bethany, OK., Heart to
Heart Conference in Flagstaff, AZ. and attended PLNU Board of Trustees events as a guest in
San Diego, CA.
I look forward to your dedicated service and partnership with SNAD NMI council. My
family and I have provided your conference bags and materials to implement the NMI’s global
giving, discipling, educating, and praying for the coming year. Have a wonderful convention.
In his Service,
Andy Charley
4. Nazarene Youth International President
Dr. John Nells and Mrs. Nells, members and delegates of NYI:
I want to thank my Heavenly Father who has been with me this wonderful year. Thank
you youth leaders, pastors, families, and District Superintendent for supporting the young people.
The 2015-2016 year was extremely busy for me, but it has been a blessing. Sometimes, I
don’t know if I’m coming or going? Thank you for your prayers. In July 2015, our district
traveled with two chaperons, one NYC Coordinator, one District President, and seven youth to
Louisville, KY for the Nazarene Youth Conference. We had a BLAST! As soon as we go to our
hotel, we slept for a few hours and off we went – from there we didn’t stop until it was time for
us to leave the Bluegrass State. The theme for NYC was “Thy Kingdom Come.”
The second week in September many churches traveled to participated in the Southwest
Field Event at the annual Christian Family Night at Six Flags in Santa Clarita, California; this
year was a 2-day event. Some churches & families drove in their personal vehicles while several
churches gathered together and chartered a bus.
The Southwest Field has another event, Winter Retreat at Camp Pinerock in Prescott,
Arizona. This is the second year that we missed youth from the Western Latin District, Anaheim
District, and the Southwest Latin District. SNAD NYI had 100 people (teens, sponsors, and a
several pastors) from our district who attended. There were several workshops: Rev. June
Stillings spoke on the Articles of Faith, Ernesto Salvatierra spoke with the junior high schoolers,
Adrian Crabb and LaDonna spoke with the high schoolers, and Mr. Reuben Rico (Anaheim
District) spoke with the young adults.
Friday night of the District Leadership Conference (aka Mid-Year Convention), we had
open gym with a pizza party at the Southwest Indian Ministry Center (SIMC). March was the
volleyball tournament with nine teams and 10 churches represented. Adrian Crabb coordinated
this large event, Mervin Yazzie and Shane Yazzie provided the devotions. Dilkon Coyotes took
3rd place, Orangewood (AZ District) took 2nd place, and Mutton Stand, took 1st place. This
was another event that had a little over 100 people, with family in attendance to support their
church, there must have been about 150 present.
Last year, I mentioned we had a decrease of attendance at Elev8 but with a small crowd
we made a big impact! This time last week, our district participated in Elev8 with the most
participants we have ever had! This year we made a bigger impact, we had two dodgeball teams,
two basketball teams, and three volleyball teams PLUS, we had several youth participate in
Elev8 Got Talent!!! PLUS for those who didn’t play sports, they participated in the Ministry
with Others. We landscaped a church, painted another church, and beautified a school yard.
One volleyball team and one basketball team took 2nd place! Several youth also received
awards for the Most Valuable Player. Our speaker was Jared Callahan, and did he deliver God’s
Word! The Lord was present, you could feel the Holy Spirit!
Throughout this church year, we had a lot of “first-timers,” youth kneeling at the altar,
young people gave their lives to God, young people re-committed their lives. God’s various gifts
are handed out everywhere, but they all originate in God’s Spirit. God’s various ministries are
carried out everywhere; but they all originate in God’s Spirit. God’s expressions of power are in
action everywhere; but God himself is behind it all. Each person is given something to do that
shows who God is. Everyone gets in on it, everyone benefits. All kinds of things are handed out
by the Spirit, and to all kinds of people! 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 (MSG). We are all one body of
Christ but we too, have many parts that need to work TOGETHER. As noted in First
Corinthians 12:14-18, I want you to think about how all this makes you more significant, not
less. A body isn’t just a single part blown up into something huge. It’s all the different-butsimilar parts arranged and functioning together. If Foot said, “I’m not elegant like Hand,
embellished with rings; I guess I don’t belong to this body,” would that make it so? If Ear said,
“I’m not beautiful like Eye, limpid and expressive; I don’t deserve a place on the head,” would
you want to remove it from the body? If the body was all eye, how could it hear? If all ear, how
could it smell? As it is, we see that God has carefully placed each part of the body right where
he wanted it. (19-24) But I also want you to think about how this keeps your significance from
getting blown up into self-importance. For no matter how significant you are, it is only because
of what you are a part of. An enormous eye or a gigantic hand wouldn’t be a body, but a
monster. What we have is one body with many parts, each its proper size and in its proper place.
No part is important on its own. Can you imagine Eye telling Hand, “Get lost; I don’t need
you?” Or, Head telling Foot, “You’re fired! Your job has been phased out.” As a matter of fact,
in practice it works the other way—the “lower” the part, the more basic, and therefore necessary.
You can live without an eye, for instance, but not without a stomach. When it’s a part of your
own body you are concerned with it, it makes no difference whether the part is visible or clothed,
higher or lower. You give it dignity and honor just as it is, without comparisons. If anything,
you have more concern for the lower parts than the higher. If you had to choose, wouldn’t you
prefer good digestion to full-bodied hair? (27-31) You are Christ’s body—that’s who you are!
You must never forget this. Only as you accept your part of that body does your “part” mean
anything.
It’s always good to see our young people active in their church activities. Playing their
instruments or lifting their hands giving all their praises to God. It’s so wonderful to hear our
young people testifying how God is using them or how they changed because of Christ. The
seeds were planted! Just like it was mentioned at Elev8, we gather, then we scatter. Once the
young people leave these district or field event, this is where the youth leaders need to get more
involved, take time to have devotions in your youth groups. Let us to continue to water our
seeds.
Respectfully submitted,
Becky Pohawpatchoko
B. DISTRICT BOARDS
1. District Advisory Board
We, the District Advisory Board of the Southwest Native American District recommend
the following:
1. That the district statistical year, begin May 1, 2016 and end April 30, 2017.
2. That we approve the Nominating Committee report.
3. That we approve the Board of Ministry recommendations.
4. That we approve Marilyn Van Yazzie as District Secretary/Treasurer.
5. That we continue to embrace and implement the General Churches emphasis and training
of the Nazarene Essentials initiative, and that every church promote and activate training
of a new document explaining the basics of the Church of the Nazarene’s teaching,
history, theology, mission, funding and connections.
6. That we approve the Mission and Vision Statement:
MISSION STATEMENT: to bring the message of Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord to all
mankind
VISION STATEMENT: to become the Church of choice to satisfy the hungry souls of
men, women, children and youth to the honor and glory of God.
Respectfully submitted,
MICHAEL ANDREWS, Secretary
JOHN R NELLS, Chairman
2. Board of Ministry
We, the Board of Ministry, submit the following recommendations:
1. That the following be granted renewal of district ministers license: Emerson Bitsui,
Lesonja Brown-Singer, Ronald Little, Gilbert Maria, Vincent Nells, Ferlin Nez, Tony
Nez, James Paddock Jr., James Paddock Sr., Allen Gene Parrish, Harrison Silversmith
Sr., Arnold Smallcanyon, Earl Williams, Michael Winslow, Johnny Yazzie.
2. That the following be granted renewal of evangelist registration: Stephen Joe, Pete Riggs
Jr., Kaye Gene Yazzie.
3. That the following be granted commission evangelist: Alvin C. Tso Sr.
4. That Merrill Jones, Darrell J. Begay, Kerwin Pohawpatchoko, be granted district local
license.
5. That Allen Jones, Bradley T. Jones, be recorded as non-renewal of district license.
6. With regrets; we acknowledge the following pastors are deceased; Leo J. Hudson Sr,
Dallas Cooper, who’ve attained their eternal rewards.
7. That the following be placed in the first year of studies: Ronald Little, Gilbert Maria,
Vincent Nells, Tony Nez, Allen Gene Parrish, Arnold Smallcanyon, Johnny Yazzie.
8. That the following be placed in the third year of studies: Michael Winslow.
9. That the following be placed in the fourth year of studies: James Paddock Jr, Harrison
Silversmith Sr.
10. That the following are at graduate status: Lesonya Brown Singer, Ferlin Nez, Alex
Paddock, James Paddock Sr., Earl Williams
Respectfully submitted,
RAY STILLINGS, Secretary
JOHN R NELLS, Chairman
C. ASSEMBLY COMMITTEES
1. Finance Committee
We, the Finance Committee of 2016, commend all of the churches that paid their
district and general obligations in full.
We recommend the following:
1. We accept the general obligations as stated in “Funding the Mission”:
WEF (World Evangelism Fund) = 5.5% of current income* (sent to Kansas City)
P&B (Pensions & Benevolence) = 2.25 % of current income* (sent to Kansas City)
Education
= 2.25% of current income* (sent to Dist. Treasurer)
Total General Obligations
= 10 % of current income (like a tithe)
*Note: Amounts contributed to WEF and Mission Specials are excluded from total income
prior to the application of allocation percentages. For example, your WEF will be 5.5% of
the following: Income minus contributions already made to WEF and to Mission Specials. If
possible, each church should go online to the “online calculator” and it will figure the new
amount you owe to WEF, P&B, and Education each time you input additional income either
weekly or monthly. For more information on “Funding the Mission” you may
contact stewardship ministries directly at 1-800-544-8413 or by e-mail at stewardship
@nazarene.org.
We encourage each church to pay their general obligations weekly or monthly.
2. That money for World Evangelism, Pensions and Benefits and approved
specials be sent weekly or monthly online to the GTS (General Treasury Services) or by
check and mailed to:
Church of the Nazarene
Global Treasury Services
P. O. Box 843116
Kansas City, Mo 65184-3116
Since each church will be paying their general obligations weekly or monthly, then they will
be paid in full by the end of the church year. We encourage all churches to overpay the
World Evangelism Fund and to pay on their approved specials and to strive to be a 10
percent church.
3. That the District Ministries Fund and Home Missions Fund be figured by taking a percentage
of the “Total Raised for all Purposes” (District Assembly Journal, Section 2-A, Financial,
Column A) from the previous church year 2015-16, and that the percentages used for each
budget be the same for each church.
4. That the following percentages be used to figure the district budgets for this year:
District = 8.50% of Total Raised last church year. (2015-2016)
Home Missions = 3.60% of Total Raised last church year. (2015-2016)
CHURCHES
Total Raised
District Ministries Home Missions
Last Yr. 2015-16
Fund 8.50%
3.6%
Animas Valley
4,545
386
164
Apache Avenue
29,588
2,515
1,065
7,827
665
282
Cedar Springs
10,402
884
374
Chihootso
23,000
1,955
828
Chilchinbeto
18,591
1,580
669
Dilkon First
60,164
5,114
2,166
Forest Lake
9,708
825
349
Kaibeto
9,879
840
356
Kinlani
111,237
9,455
4,005
Laguna
0
0
0
LeChee
38,690
3,289
1,393
Lehi
12,715
1,081
458
Leupp
9,836
836
354
Navajo Station
3,800
323
137
Nazlini
22,639
1,924
815
Needles
4,000
340
144
Cameron
New Beginnings
17,374
1,477
625
4,401
374
158
Parker
19,000
1,615
684
Pinehill
11,876
1,009
428
Ramah Navajo
26,130
2,136
905
Ramah Sand Mountain
14,235
1,201
512
Round Cedar
14,312
1,217
515
Salina Springs
2,000
170
72
Sells
8,500
723
306
11,650
990
419
7,379
627
266
Somerton
51,092
4,343
1,839
So. Tucson Comm.
13,685
1,163
493
Twin Buttes
13,036
1,108
469
Twin Hills
7,959
677
287
Winterhaven Quechan
9,967
847
359
608,217
51,698
21,896
New Life
Shonto
Smoke Signal
TOTALS
5. We recommend that the District Ministries Fund and Home Mission Fund be paid in 10
monthly payments to be completed by April 30, 2017.
6. That money for District Ministries, Home Missions and Education be sent to the district
treasurer at the following address:
Marilyn Van Yazzie
P. O. Box 246
Sanders, AZ 86512
Note: Even though the Education obligation is now considered a general obligation, these
funds are still to be sent to our district treasurer, Marilyn Van Yazzie.
7. That the following will be the income and expenditure breakdown for the
Southwest Native American District for the year 2016-2017:
a. Income sources and amounts:
District Ministries Fund (last year’s was $50,458)
Home Missions (last year’s was $21,370)
General Headquarters
Total Income (last year’s was $116,828)
$ 51,698
21,896
45,000
$118,594
b. District expenditures:
District Superintendent:
Salary
$ 21,518
Travel and Vehicle Expenses
36,000
Housing Expense
4,500
Social Security (last year’s was $3,600)
4,000
Annuity
1,200
Conferences – Conventions
3,500
Utilities, Inc. District Center (last year’s was $10,000) 11,000
Phone
5,500
Office Expenses
7,000
Pastoral Support
5,000
Pastors’ Conference
2,500
Moving Expense
1,000
District Assembly
2,000
District Advisory Board
3,000
Dist, Sec./Treasurer Honorarium (last year’s was $3,250) 3,700
General Assembly Reserve
1,000
Contingency Fund (last year’s was $6,260)
6,176
Total Expenditures (last year’s was $116,828)
$118,594
8. We suggest each church contribute voluntarily $25 or more to help cover the expenses of the
District Leadership Conference. This money should be sent to the district treasurer by
December 15, 2016.
9. We encourage our people to practice the Biblical principle of tithing into the
storehouse, which is the local church where one has his or her membership and/or
worships.
“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in
this, ‘says the LORD Almighty’, and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven
and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.”
Malachi 3:10
10. We appreciate the faithfulness of all our churches that are paying on their pastor’s
salary and urge that the pastor’s salary of each local church be increased this year. We
commend those pastors and their wives who supplement their salaries through secular
work.
11. We encourage all churches to set aside a special appreciation month for their
pastor(s), perhaps by food showers and love offerings. October is National Pastor
Appreciation Month.
12. We request that all churches be responsible for paying their pastor’s Social Security. This
should be no less than $40 per month. According to federal law, the pastor should make
quarterly payments to Social Security on salary received.
13. We encourage each church to pay their pastor’s accidental death and dismemberment
insurance through Pensions and Benevolence. (website is pbusa.org)
14. We recommend that the local church assist with the moving expense of the incoming
pastor.
15. That the churches be responsible for paying their property/liability insurance in full
and that these payments be made directly to the insurance company.
16. We recommend that each church use the uniform church treasury system from the
Nazarene Publishing House or the Nazarene Treasury System software for computers.
17. We recommend that all church treasurers have their books reviewed annually.
Respectfully submitted,
RAY STILLINGS, Secretary
DR. JOHN NELLS, Chairman
2. Nominating Committee
We, the Nominating Committee, submit the following recommends:
1. That the following names be placed as nominees for the District Advisory Boards, terms
to expire 2017. Vote for (1) Minister and (1) Lay-person.
Ministers: Raymond Long, Wilkinson Sage, Arnie Short, June Stillings, Kaye Gene
Yazzie.
Lay-persons: LaDonna Crabb, Reuben Nells, Becky Pohawpatchoko
2. That the following ministers be placed as nominees for the District Board of Ministries,
term to expire 2017. Vote for (3).
Dennis Benale, Leland Conway, Julian Gunn, Jonathan Nells, Roberta Short.
3. That the following serve as the district finance committee, term to expire 2016, with a
Yes or No vote.
Ministers: Leland Conway, James Paddock, Sr., Ray Stillings
Lay members: Andy Charley, Selena Nells, Juanita Valdez
Respectfully submitted,
ALLEN G. PARRISH, Secretary
JOHN R NELLS, Chairman
3. Memoirs
We, the Memoirs Committee, submit the following report:
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted”
We remember loved ones who have joined our Heavenly Father:
Apache Avenue - Michael Yellowhorse, Damon E. Gunn, Robert Pokagon
Cameron - Shirley Hongeva
Chihootso - Hellen Begay
Dilkon - Evelyn Help, Rena Vaughn
Nazlini - Roy Nells Jr.
Needles - Eunice McCord, Michael Hills, Lorna Hills, Rudy Bryan, Gloria Bryan, Chawdae
Cuneo, Veronica Fass, Basil Fass, Gladys Wilson
New Beginnings - Dallas Cooper
Pine Hill - Nada Raphaelito
Salina Springs - Lucy M. Williams
Winterhaven - Dawn (Miller) Clements, Glenda (Cachora) Ghiotto, Weldon Brown, Brenda
Golding, Noberto Magana Sr., Cassandra Miguel, Gerald Andrews
Jodi Long read the names from the churches while family members and church
representatives walked up to receive a rose. Pastor Kerwin Pohawpatchoko sang “Great are you
Lord.” Dr. John Nells expressed his sadness and closed with a prayer.
Respectfully Submitted,
Becky Pohawpatchoko, Chairperson
Jody Long, Secretary
VI. Minutes of the Auxiliary Conventions
A. Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International Convention
1. Proceedings
The fourteenth annual Southwest Native American District Sunday School Discipleship
and Ministries International Convention was held at Peoria, Arizona at Southwest Indian
Ministries Center on Thursday morning, June 2, 2016, at 8:30 A.M. SDMI Chair, June Stillings
welcomed and opened the convention with prayer. Pastor Mike Andrews led the congregational
worship songs. June Stillings greeted first time visitors to the SDMI convention. She had them
come and introduced themselves with their names and what church they came from. They were
welcomed with a round of applause. The theme of the convention was “Putting on the Armor of
God.”
Pastor Andrews gave the devotion on the armors’ purpose, what it is and why it is
needed. Pastor Stephen Joe spoke on the Helmet of Salvation, and the Shield of Faith. Pastor
Ray Stillings spoke on the Sword of the Spirit and Shoes of Peace and Preparation using Isaiah
52:7. Pastor John Williams spoke on the Belt of Truth and righteousness.
SDMI Chair, June Stillings set up the order of the convention with the seating of the
delegates in the first three rows on all sides. Pages Ayana White and Damian Dugan were
called, both active members of NYI at Somerton Church.
Committee reports were read by the secretaries. Sunday School Budget by June Stillings,
Review report by Darlene Joe, and Treasurer’s Report by SDMI Treasurer, Ray Stillings. The
reports were received by the convention.
Special Order of the Day was given by Dr. Nells, June Stillings, gave her fourteenth
report as District SDMI Chair for the Southwest Native American District. Her report included
various monthly activities on the district. This included the two workshops of “Telling the
Story” on the Southern and Eastern Zones. Her report was received with a round of applause.
Pastor Stephen Joe, Adult Ministries Director, gave his testimony. Special emphasises
were given by the directors of each department. Women’s Ministry was reported by Darlene
Joe, Men’s Ministry by Mike Andrews, and Family and Marriage by Mike and Eileen Andrews.
Awards were given out. SDMI Treasurer, Ray Stillings gave awards to the churches
paying their Sunday School Dues: Animas Valley, Apache Avenue, Cameron, Cedar Springs,
Chihootso, Chilchinbeto, Dilkon First, Kaibeto, Kinlani, LeChee, Lehi, Navajo Station, Nazlini,
New Beginnings, New Life, Parker, Pinehill, Ramah Navajo, Ramah Sand Mountain, Round
Cedar Salina Springs, Sells, Smoke Signal, Somerton, South Tucson Community, Twin Buttes,
and Winterhaven Quechan. Harvest Awards were presented by Stephan Joe, District Adult
Ministry Director, to Apache Avenue, Dilkon First, Kinlani, New Beginnings, New Life, Navajo
Station, Nazlini, Ramah Navajo, Somerton, and Winterhaven Quechan. Christian Lay Training
Director, Dr. Julian Gunn, presented the awards to Dilkon First, and Kinlani. Honor School
Awards, presented by Theresa Benale, were given to New Beginnings, and Nazlini. Mildred
Bitsui, Childrens Ministry Director presented Vacation Bible School Awards, to Apache Ave,
Cedar Springs, Chihootso, Dilkon, Kinlani, LeChee, Leupp, Nazlini, Needles, New Beginnings,
New Life, Parker, Pine Hill, Ramah Navajo, Shonto, Smoke Signal, and Somerton.
Children’s Ministry Director, Mildred Bitsui gave her report as the District Quizzing
Director. Quizzing ministry was very active around the district. She and her team had just
returned from regional quizzing at Pt. Loma Nazarene University and although they didn’t place
she was very proud of the quizzers. Mrs. Bitsui did a mini quiz with the pastors. Pastors
participating in this fun activity were Corwyn Vega, Kervin Pohawpatchoko, Wilkenson Sage,
and Ronald Little. Pastor Corwyn was rewarded with candy for having a perfect score!
June Stillings introduced Jon and Lindsey Birky, who are the camp directors at Southwest
Indian Ministry Center. They gave the dates and some of the activities the kids will be doing
throughout the summer camps.
“Putting on the Armor of God” rally was held in the afternoon. SDMI Chair recognized
the SDMI Superintendents and Sunday School Teachers with a treat bag of appreciation. Each
teacher came forward and introduced themselves, what class they taught and the church they
represented. Soldier testimonies were given by Walter Tsinigini, Yvonne Shiosee, Leland
Conway, and Irwin Shiosee. They gave powerful testimonies.
SDMI Chair than gave special introduction to the final presentation for the rally and that
was the Southwest Native American District-Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries
International Teacher of the Year Award. This is the first in the history of this award, we the
SDMI council voted and we had a tie-vote. So this year we had two winners for Sunday School
Teacher of the Year, Ferlin Nez from Kinlani Church, and Selena Nells from Dilkon First.
SDMI Convention for 2016 ended with a Battle Shout “JESUS CHRIST IS LORD!!!”
Respectfully Submitted,
June Stillings
2. Review Committee
We, the Review Committee for the Southwest Native American District, Sunday School
and Discipleship Ministries International, submit the following report for 2016:
1. The SDMI District Treasurer’s books have been examined.
2. We believe that entries made in the SDMI District Treasurer’s books are
accurate and in order.
Respectfully submitted,
Theresa Benale, Secretary
Darlene Joe, Chairman
3. Dues Report
We, the District SDMI Board submit the following report for 2016:
1. We recommend that the Sunday School Ministries District Budget for the coming year
be set at 1% of the “total monies raised for all purposes” by each church (.01 times the
total raised for all purposes).
2. We recommend that the monies received be distributed as follows:
a.
20% to set aside for General Assembly delegate(s).
b. 25% for Sunday School Convention speaker and convention expenses.
c. 15% for Children’s Ministries.
d. 10% for Adult Ministries
e. 30% for District Sunday School Superintendent’s travel, council travel, and
supplies.
3. We appreciate the generous giving of each local church resulting in most of our churches
paying their dues in full. We believe the money received through SDMI dues was spent
wisely and helped to encourage and strengthen our SDMI Department in the Southwest
Native American District.
4. We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to our treasurer who has done an excellent job
this past year.
Respectfully Submitted,
Virginia Yazzie, Secretary
June Stillings, Chairman
B. NAZARENE YOUTH INTERNATONAL
1. Proceedings
The Southwest Native American District held their 14th Annual Nazarene Youth
International Assembly on June 3rd, 2016. This assembly took place in Peoria, Arizona at the
Southwest Indian Ministries Center. NYI President, Becky Pohawpatchoko, opened up the
convention with a game where she asked everyone to draw on paper plates while holding them
on their heads. NYI Treasurer, Jodi Long, said a prayer and welcomed everyone.
A member of the NYI, Joshua Long, sang worship songs with a worship team. Buddy
Joe gave devotion, with a demonstration of two young volunteers dipping their heads in a bucket
of water. He read various scriptures and reminded us that we are not of this world. NYI
Secretary, Wendy Ortega, called on Pastor Jonathan Nells to pray for the youth and Buddy Joe,
who are representing God in their lives.
The convention was called to order by the NYI Secretary and the delegates were seated in
the first three rows. The pages for the afternoon were Michelle Crow and Mia Diaz, both from
New Beginnings Church.
The Nominating Committee report for the Members at Large was read. There was a
motion and a second to accept the report. The Board of Tellers were Joshua Crow, Delsey
Walker, Rosita Parrish and the Chairman was Roberta Short. The ballots were passed out and
collected.
At this time the Special Order of the Day was made. Dr. John Nells introduces the NYI
President Becky Pohawpatchoko. Becky talked about her past year going to NYI events and
how proud she is of the youth who are willing to represent their district. Her report was accepted
by a standing ovation.
Dr. John Nells read the results for the Member at Large ballot. For the Early Youth, we
elected Arianna Shepherd and Holly Walker. Joshua Long and Hannah Bitsuie were elected for
Senior Youth. For Career Youth, Breanne Morgan and Buddy Joe, were elected.
Wendy Ortega reads the nominating committee report for the General Assembly delegate
ballot. The report gets a motion and is received. The Board of tellers and pages pass out the
ballot and are picked up.
NYI Treasurer, Jodi Long, reads the financial committee report and passes out certificates
for those that have paid and over paid their dues.
At this time Becky Pohawpatchoko read dates of upcoming NYI events.
The General Assembly ballot results were read by Dr. John Nells to the assembly. The
elected were Allen Parrish, Kerwin Pohawpatchoko and Buddy Joe.
To close the convention, Jodi Long recognizes all the graduates and presented goody
bags to them.
The new officers are installed by Dr. Nells and he prayed for guidance for the coming
year. Wendy Ortega prayed for dismissal.
Respectfully Submitted,
Wendy Ortega
2. Finance Committee
We, the Finance Committee of the district Nazarene Youth International, recommend the
following:
1. That the District NYI Budget remains at $250 per church for the coming year.
2. That the moneys received be distributed as follows:
a. 20 percent to be set aside for general NYI delegation
b. 20 percent to be set aside for district NYI president’s travel expense (field, zone
rallies, district, etc.)
c. 60 percent to be set aside for district administration, activities and events.
3. That each church pays their NYI dues whether their NYI is active or inactive.
4. That the district NYI budget payments be payable to SNAD NYI and sent to district NYI
treasurer.
5. That each local NYI organization set up a payment plan to pay their dues by the end of
the church year or before the next District NYI Convention.
Respectfully submitted,
Wendy Ortega, Secretary
Becky Pohawpatchoko, Chairperson
3. Nominating Committee
We the nominating committee for the Nazarene Youth International, recommend the
following nominees for Members-at-Large District NYI Council:
1. Early Youth (ages 12-15) (vote for two) for a one year term to expire in 2017.
Christoferson May, Arianna Shepard, Nathan Harrison, Holly Walker
2. Senior Youth (ages 16-18) (vote for two) for a one year term to expire in 2017.
Avery Bitsuie, Josh Long, Lorenza Williams, Hannah Bitsui, Kobe Paddock
3. Career Youth (ages 19-23) (vote for two) for a one year term to expire in 2017.
Breanne Morgan, Buddy Joe, Karissa Paddock
Respectfully Submitted,
Wendy Ortega, Secretary
Becky Pohawpatchoko, Chairperson
General Assembly Nominations
We the nominating committee for the Nazarene Youth International, recommend the
following nominees for the 2017 Global NYI Convention:
1. Ministerial Delegate (vote for one):
Allen Parrish, Jonathan Nells, Ferlin Nez
2. NYI Lay Delegate between the ages of 12-23: (vote for one)
Arianna Shepard, Buddy Joe, Josh Long, Breanne Morgan, Karissa Paddock
3. Lay Delegate over the age of 23- (vote for one)
Anna Shepard, Kerwin Pohawpatchoko, Laverne Wilson
The District NYI President who is serving at the time of the Global NYI Convention is an
automatic delegate.
Respectfully Submitted,
Wendy Ortega, Secretary
Becky Pohawpatchoko, Chairperson
C. NAZARENE MISSIONS INTERNATIONAL
1. Proceedings
The Southwest Native American District Nazarene Mission International convened on
June 3, 2016 at the Southwest Ministries, Peoria, Arizona. Our delegates and alternates
registered by Theresa, Patty, Cindy, and Tim, children of our NMI President, Andy Charley.
Our theme this year was “Looking Ahead” (Communicating Knowledge). Flags from
approximately 30 countries were hung in the room and this year’s Local NMI puzzle projects
were displayed. The posting of colors and pledge of allegiance were led by Sergeant Kaye Gene
Yazzie and Veterans of the Southwest Native American District, at 9:00 am, followed with
invocation by Pastor Wilkinson Sage.
Julian Gunn opened with prayer, NMI President Andy Charley greeted and welcomed
everyone and called the assembly to order. The delegates and alternates were seated in the first
three rows. Worship music was led by Pastor Jonathan Nells. To ensure everyone has the latest
information on NMI materials, all Local NMI Presidents were given a bag containing additional
information.
Nominating committee election ballots for NMI District Treasurer was a “yes or no”
vote, these ballots were given out by Board of Tellers.
Our District Superintendent John R. Nells introduced our speakers, Bill & Marsha
McCoy, involved with the people of Papua New Guinea. He shared his calling from God to serve
as a Physician.
Mr. Bill McCoy, opened with Exodus 3: 1-11, Moses and the Burning Bush. Verse
3 Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian, and he
led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God.
2 There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush. Moses
saw that though the bush was on fire it did not burn up. 3 So Moses thought, “I will go over
and see this strange sight—why the bush does not burn up. 4 When the LORD saw that he had
gone over to look, God called to him from within the bush, “Moses! Moses!” And Moses said,
“Here I am.” 5 “Do not come any closer,” God said. “Take off your sandals, for the place
where you are standing is holy ground.” 6 Then he said, “I am the God of your father, the
God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob.” At this, Moses hid his face, because
he was afraid to look at God. 7 The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the misery of my people in
Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their slave drivers, and I am concerned about
their suffering. 8 So I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to
bring them up out of that land into a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and
honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites.
9 And now the cry of the Israelites has reached me, and I have seen the way the Egyptians are
oppressing them. 10 So now, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the
Israelites out of Egypt.” 11 But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh
and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?”12 And God said, “I will be with you. And this will be
the sign to you that it is I who have sent you: When you have brought the people out of
Egypt, you will worship God on this mountain.”
Based on these scriptures Mr. McCoy began with his life in education in Northern
California as a football player and on a wrestling team. In competition, he was selected to wrestle
with a stronger wrestler from another school. His strategy was to use his neck muscle, the only
place he had strong muscles. So for the six minutes, wrestling with one of his strong muscle in
his neck, he was held down moving his head from one side to side, making the six minute count
out. He moved his head to see the clock, until the six minute was over, he received his award in
wrestling.
He then went through Medical School and went into teaching where he received his
teacher of the year award. In discipleship, it was not his will but the Lord’s, that he was sent to
Swaziland, although he was afraid to fly in an airplane. He applied for the work, and was
accepted with the church approving, and encouraged to go on this trip.
They prayed for him and left for Swaziland with his family. He looks out of the airplane
window to see the land mass and the ocean then, came in for landing.
When he first arrived at work, there were 50 to 70 or more sick children waiting for him
in Africa! He was totally inadequate and not ready. He came upon a child who was near death
and tried to help this child with IV, heart CPR and reading heart monitor and was not able to
revive the child. Most kids stay away from medical care and often times, it’s too late. Some are
treated with home remedies.
All kids were sent to his hospital for treatment. He would treat the patients but they
would still not make it, and he would tell the Moms that their baby has died. Mom would
scream, drop on the concrete pounding her head and hands in agony. This happened and he
questioned this call upon his life. He asked what was the shortest amount of time a doctor had
lasted, the answer was 10 months. For him, it was three months, making his time the shortest.
Considering God’s calling, he walked away from the room full of sick children. His own health
was failing with hepatitis and shared with Marsha if God was made at him. He questioned why
God was doing this, and he was mad at God. The hepatitis became a joke line for me from God.
Then God spoke to him reminding him that Abraham and others were tempted, and in this case,
the children were dying and moms crying, because I am. God said, I have come down to rescue
them. It’s beyond you and when you get up from your bed and when you get off your bed I will
come down also. You can get many things on earth, like his award he received, but it is greater
to give everything up to do God’s Will. He provides the path he will take you. We tend to ask
why things are happening in what we do and forget the Lord is in it, and comes down to help.
Dr. John R. Nells made an altar call to pray for ourselves, our lives, and how we
evangelize in our communities. Have we sacrificed our “All?”
Presentation of gifts to the McCoy’s was done by secretary, Ms. Begay. Love offering
was also collected.
Dr. John R, Nells set the special order of the day to have the NMI President give his
report, emphasizing mission work, giving attention to the flags hung in the building. A written
report was made available to all attendees. Motion was made and seconded to approve
unanimously the NMI President report.
The past NMI Presidents were introduced and recognized for a job well done, which
included Julian Gunn, Faye Ortega, Elizabeth Johnson and Regina Riggs.
Esther Frejo, NMI Treasurer handed out the financial report. Motion was made and
seconded with unanimous approval. With the reading of the NMI Finance Committee, a few
typos were found. Motion was made and seconded to approve the resolution with correction to
the document, unanimously approved.
NMI Council read the Nominating Committee, Review Committee and Resolutions to be
approved. Motion was made with a second to approve by unanimous vote. Dr. John R. Nells
read out the Treasurer vote for yes or no the vote was Yes 73 and No 3 so Esther Frejo,
Treasurer will continue her work for two more years.
NMI District Secretary presented to the churches that submitted and met their
requirements in the Mission Priority One church and World Evangelism Church of Excellence
certificates.
Dr. Nells invited all the district and local NMI workers to the front for prayer by Papua
New Guiana representative, Bill McCoy. Sergeant Kaye Gene Yazzie, a Pastor, along with a
group of veterans, retrieved the flags.
The NMI convention was adjourned with prayer at 11:00 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dixie M. Begay
2. Nominating Committee
We, the District Nazarene Mission International (composed of the District NMI and Zone
NMI chairs), recommend the following nominees for the District NMI Council to serve on the
Southwest Native American District for the term 2016-2018
1. That Esther Frejo is placed on the ballot for District NMI Treasurer with a yes or no
vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Juanita Nells, Chairman
Dixie Begay, Secretary
3. Resolutions
We, the Resolutions Committee, submit the following report and recommendations:
1. That local church makes every effort to become a Mission Priority One Church. This
will include,
A. Praying for all efforts of World Evangelism
B. Reach and exceed all goals in Mission Education
C. Involve children and youth, that God would give them a vision for missions.
2. That each local church uses the NMI Handbook and Constitution.
3. That each pastor be aware of his/her role as an ex-officio member of the local NMI
Council. He/she is to advice in planning and promotion of the local NMI programs.
4. That each local church plans their NMI activities using the monthly emphasis so that
each emphasis is promoted, and that offering is taken for World Evangelism as well
as special offerings.
5. That each local NMI informs their church using different resources as dvds, videos,
Jesus film, and materials from the NMI department.
Respectfully submitted,
Juanita Nells, Chairman
Frieda Granger, Secretary
4. Finance Committee
We, the Finance Committee submit the following report:
1. We recommend that the NMI district obligations for 2016-2017, be set at one percent of
the total raised for all purpose by each church and additional $60.00 for District Retired
Ministries Christmas paid by each church.
2. We recommend that the monies received be distributed as follows:
A. 40 percent of District Convention and District NMI Expenses,
For convention, NMI district expenses may include the following;
1. Speakers expense
2. Flowers
3. Gifts
4. Office Supplies
5. Workshops (zone rally, district convention, District presidential attending
workshops outside the district, etc)
B. 20 percent for District NMI Executive Council’s travel.
C. 20 percent for District Retired Ministries Christmas Fund for those who served on
Southwest Native American District.
1. That a gift of $100.00 is given to each retired ministers and his/her spouse and to
each recipient an individual check.
2. That retirement begins on the date the request for retirement status is approved by
the District Assembly.
D. 20 percent for General NMI Convention.
We recommend that travel and other NMI expenditures, receipts, and documents be sent
to the district NMI treasurer to reimburse the district NMI president within two weeks after
receiving receipts and documents.
We recommend that local churches send $30 for the LINKS fund and $15 for the
Missionary Christmas fund to the General Treasurer, Church of the Nazarene.
We recommend that these payments be sent by September 30, 2016.
Respectfully Submitted
Faye Ortega, Chairman
Frieda Granger, Secretary
5. Review Committee
We, the Review Committee of NMI, Southwest Native American District, submit the
following report:
1. The District NMI Treasurer’s books have been examined.
2. We believe the entries made in the district NMI treasurer’s book are accurate and in
order.
Respectfully submitted,
Kaye Gene Yazzie, Chairman
Wilkinson Sage, Secretary
VII. Financial and Statistical
A. District Treasurer
For Period May 1, 2015—April 30, 2016
Checking Account
Receipts:
General Headquarters
District
Other Income
Total Receipts
DISBURSEMENTS
District Superintendent
Salary, housing, etc.
Travel Expenses
Vehicle repairs
Vehicle Insurance
Conferences/Conventions
Utilities
Phone
Office Expenses
Pastoral Support
District Assembly
Other Expenses
Total Disbursements
Checking Account:
Balance May 1, 2015
Receipts/Deposits
Disbursements
Checking Account Balance, April 30, 2016
$ 45,000.00
91,940.31
17,657.22
$154,597.50
$ 32,680.41
20,570.94
7,131.06
2,774.25
4,419.25
10,680.70
3,638.61
2,509.97
4,459.71
1,846.23
14,474.81
$109,303.76
$ 14,958.20
140,675.00
<109,303.76>
$46,329.54
Savings Account:
Balance May 1, 2015
Withdrawals
Interest Earned
Savings Account Balance, April 30, 2016
$ 9,065.81
2,000.00
2.15
Restricted Savings Account:
Balance May 1, 2015
Interest Earned
Restricted Savings Account Balance, April 30, 2016
$ 63,919.01
19.23
Checking Account Balance, April 30, 2016
Savings Account Balance, April 30, 2016
Restricted Savings Account Balance, April 30, 2016
Total funds on Hand, April 30, 2016
Respectfully Submitted,
Marilyn Van Yazzie
$ 7,067.96
$63,938.24
$46,329.54
7,067.96
63,938.24
$ 117,335.74
B. Sunday School Discipleship Ministries International Treasurer
1. Income and Disbursements
Balance Forward
Income
Dues
Animas Valley *
Apache Avenue*
Cameron**
Cedar Springs*
Chi’hootso**
Chilchinbeto**
Dilkon First*
Forest Lake
Kaibeto **
Kinlani **
Laguna
LeChee **
Lehi*
Leupp
Navajo Station**
Nazlini **
Needles
New Beginnings **
New Life **
Parker **
Pinehill**
Ramah Navajo*
Ramah Sand Mountain**
Round Cedar **
Salina Springs *
Sells **
Shonto
Smoke Signal *
Somerton **
South Tucson Community *
Twin Buttes**
Twin Hills
Winterhaven Quechan **
Total Dues
Convention Offering
Interest
Total from Other Sources
Total Income this year
Total to Account For
Dues Paid in Full *
Dues Overpaid **
Disbursements
Categories
Convention, etc.
Chairman Travel
Children’s Ministries
Adult Ministries
General SDMI Convention
Total Disbursements
Balance May 31, 2015
$ 3,169.75
$
106.00
342.00
80.00
180.00
270.00
250.00
445.00
0.00
125.00
850.00
0.00
206.00
134.00
0.00
50.00
278.00
0.00
245.00
50.00
250.00
150.00
264.00
80.00
200.00
10.00
200.00
0.00
89.00
600.00
172.00
100.00
0.00
140.00
$ 5,794.00
$
0.00
1.55
1.55
$
$
5,795.55
8,965.30
1,514.61
1,619.66
900.00
502.75
0.00
4,537.02
$ 4,428.28
2. SDMI Financial Report by Categories
Convention and Admin. Expense
Balance Forward
Total Income
Total to Account For
Disbursed
Balance on Hand
$
65.43
1,450.05
$ 1,515.48
1514.61
$
0.87
Chair/Council Travel & Supplies
Balance Forward
Total Income
Total to Account For
Disbursed
Balance on Hand
$
50.67
1,738.20
$ 1,788.87
1,619.66
$ 169.21
Children’s Ministries
Balance Forward
Total Income
Total to Account For
Disbursed
Balance on Hand
$
500.67
869.10
$ 1,369.77
900.00
$ 469.77
Adult Ministries
Balance Forward
Total Income
Total to Account For
Disbursed
Balance on Hand
$
$
$
25.71
579.40
605.11
502.75
102.36
General SDMI Convention
Balance Forward
Total Income
Total to Account For
Disbursed
Balance on Hand
$ 2,527.27
1,158.80
$ 3,686.07
0.00
$ 3,686.07
Respectfully Submitted,
Ray Stillings
C. Nazarene Youth International Treasurer
2015-2016 NYI Treasurer's Report
SNAD-NYI (Nazarene Youth International)
Obligations (Dues) set for 2015-2016 (33 Churches at $250.00 each)
Beginning balance:
INCOME
District NYI Dues 2015-2016
*Animas Valley
$250.00
*Apache Avenue
$250.00
*Cameron
$250.00
*Cedar Springs
$250.00
*Chihootso
$250.00
*Chilchinbeto
$250.00
*Dilkon First
$250.00
Forest Lake
$
*Kaibeto
$250.00
*Kinlani
$250.00
Laguna
$
*LeChee
$250.00
*Lehi
$250.00
*Leupp
$250.00
**Navajo Station
$270.00
*Nazlini
$250.00
Needles
$
*New Beginnings
$250.00
*New Life
$250.00
Parker
$
*Pine Hill
$250.00
*Ramah Navajo
$250.00
*Ramah Sand Mountain
$250.00
*Round Cedar
$250.00
Salina Springs
$
Sells
$
Shonto
$
*Smoke Signal
$250.00
**Somerton
$600.00
South Tucson Community
$
*Twin Buttes
$250.00
*Twin Hills
$250.00
Winterhaven
$
Total Budget Paid
$6,370.00
$5,047.00
*Dues Paid in Full
**Dues Overpaid
Total Dues
District Administration and Events (+)
District NYI Leadership Training
District 3ON3 Basketball Tournament
District Volleyball Tournament
Other Misc. Distr. Adm. Event or Activities
$6,370.00
$
$
$2,350.00
$6,990.00
Total Distr. Adm. Events,
Activities
Total Income
Total to Account For
Disbursements (-)
Categories
District Administration and Events
District NYI President's Travel
General NYI Convention
Total
Disbursements
$9,340.00
$9,340.00
$15,710.00
$3,785.00
$2,356.00
$6,141.00
$6,141.00
$9,569.00
Balance April 30, 2016
Respectfully Submitted,
Jodi Long
D. Nazarene Missions International Treasurer Report
2015-2016 Southwest Native American District
NMI Financial Report by Categories
Convention and District Expenses
2014-15 Balance Forward
2015-16 Total Income
Total Funds
Disbursements
Ending Balance
$2,933.38
$6,939.00
$9,872.38
$ (1,774.74)
$8,097.64
Executive Council
Travel
Balance Forward
Total Income
Total Funds
Disbursements
Ending Balance
$
8,097.64
$
$
(900.00)
7,197.64
$
7,197.64
Retired Minister's Christmas Fund
Balance Forward
Total Income
Total Funds
Disbursements
Ending Balance
$ (2,000.00)
$ 5,197.64
General NMI Convention (Savings
Account)
Balance Forward
Income Transfered to Savings
Total Funds
Disbursements
Ending Balance
$5,197.64
$1,070.00
$4,127.64
2015-2016 SNAD-NMI Budget
Summary
2014-15 Carryover
Funds
Total NMI Dues Collected:
Total NMI Funds
Disbursements by Categories
Convention & District
Expenses
Executive
Council's Travel
Retired Ministers' Christmas
Funds
General NMI
Convention
2,933.38
6,939.00
9,872.38
5,744.74
$
$
2,358.46
4,127.64
$ 1,774.74
$
900.00
$ 2,000.00
$ 1,070.00
General Convention (Savings Account
Total)
Available Balance as of May 31, 2016
Respectfully Submitted,
Esther Frejo
$
$
$
$
SOUTHWEST NATIVE AMERICAN—2009
15a
16
Inactive Church
Members
Associate Church
Members
15
Full Church Members
End of Year
14
17
6
0
0
0
0
6
0
1
1
1
11
68
49
20
76
5
8
15
7
20
0
0
22
9
0
7
45
17
40
60
74
66
35
0
35
10
4
0
0
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
4
0
0
5
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
1
82
70
35
0
39
52
8
10
0
5
30
12
0
0
29
82
74
24
0
52
50
31
62
26
105
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
11
0
0
6
0
0
0
0
0
0
11
0
1
6
0
39
31
61
20
105
0
0
15
10
10
0
0
7
10
35
38
0
45
22
30
Harrison Silversmith Sr.
Rev. Justin Johnson
Delvin Holmes
Rev. Corwyn J. Vega Sr.
Rev. Kaye G. Yazzie
26
36
93
31
12
1
4
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
4
3
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
9
2
1
0
27
31
94
30
12
1
7
45
13
5
7
14
0
0
6
16
42
28
19
14
Rev. Arnie R. Short
Rev. Roberta Short
Rev. Freddie Lee
21
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
21
7
21
30
41
13
47
59
0
0
0
6
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
9
40
13
47
56
30
0
14
4
10
0
0
0
13
0
32
50
41
14
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
43
15
0
10
6
0
33
6
0
35
6
0
0
36
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14
0
2
0
16
0
20
0
1
0
7
0
19
53
59
81
31
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
31
3
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
82
61
81
12
10
35
0
0
46
65
30
50
30
45
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
3
30
42
23
13
10
46
42
13
Rev. Allen G. Parrish
Rev. Jonathan C. Nells
Rev. Vincent B. Nells
11
12
13
14
15
Kinlani
Laguna
LeChee
Lehi
Leupp
Rev. Dennis Benale
16
17
18
19
20
Navajo Station
Nazlini
Needles
New Beginnings
New Life
21
Parker
22
23
24
25
Pine Hill
Poston
Ramah Navajo
Ramah Sandmountain
26
27
28
Round Cedar
Salina Springs
San Luis Outpost
29
30
Santa Rosa
Sells
Rev. Tony Nez
Emerson Bitsui
Merrill Jones
Darell J. Begay
Rev. Herman Nells
Rev. Gilbert Maria
Rev. Raymond B. Long
Earl Williams
Rev. M. June Stillings
Rev. Ray P. Stillings
Rev. Leland L. Conway
Rev. Arnold Smallcanyon
Rev. Ronald Little
Rev. M. June Stillings
Rev. Ray P. Stillings
Rev. John Williams
Rev. Wilkinson Sage
Total Gains
Chilchinbeto
Dilkon First
Forest Lake
Gila Bend
Kaibeto
Weekly Corporate
Worship
0
0
0
0
0
Total Losses
0
0
1
1
1
Lost by Death
0
0
6
0
1
Received by
Transfer
Lost by Transfer to
Other Nazarene
Churches
13
Lost by Removal,
Commendation, or
Release
Received from Other
Denominations
12
0
0
2
0
0
6
7
8
9
10
* Sponsored New Church this Year
11
0
0
4
0
0
Dr. Julian D. Gunn
Rev. Walter Tsingine
Rev. Michael Winslow
Rev. Stephen Joe
South Tucson Community
Twin Buttes
10
0
0
0
0
1
Pastor Name
Animas Valley
Apache Avenue
Cameron
Cedar Springs
Ch'ihootso
34
35
9
17
68
44
21
76
Church Name
1
2
3
4
5
*31 Shonto
32 Smoke Signal
*33 Somerton
8
Received by
Profession of Faith
2016
7
Full Church Members
Reported Last Year
6
MEMBERSHIP AND WORSHIP
Organized
Name Change
* Sponsored New Church this Year
15a
16
Inactive Church
Members
Associate Church
Members
17
0
0
1
5
0
32
79
0
15
61
27
19
20
11
69
6
4
79
20
49
12
81
1,562
477
406
1,071
35
10
5
50
21
39
31
91
1,564
478
883
1,059
(1)
29
10
(19)
(10)
Last Year Total
1,605
34
(4)
Transfer
(1)
Merge
Disorganize
(2)
(1)
Weekly Corporate
Worship
0
0
0
Total Losses
Lost by Transfer to
Other Nazarene
Churches
Full Church Members
End of Year
15
1
5
1,564
Gila Bend
Poston
Santa Rosa
14
0
1
0
Current Year Total
Inactive
13
0
0
0
1
Increase / (Decrease)
12
0
0
33
83
0
(41)
11
Lost by Death
Rev. Johnny T. Yazzie
Kerwin F. Pohawpatchoko
10
Total Gains
Twin Hills
Winterhaven Quechan
Southwest Native American Supplemental
9
Received by
Transfer
Pastor Name
Received by
Profession of Faith
Church Name
8
Lost by Removal,
Commendation, or
Release
36
37
Full Church Members
Reported Last Year
2016
7
Received from Other
Denominations
6
MEMBERSHIP AND WORSHIP
(477)
Drop
12
20a
21a
22
22a
23
23a
24
24a
26
27
28
29
29a
1
3
0
18
8
1
26
39
19
17
5
20
37
16
11
1
48
41
49
43
6
33
39
42
25
6
33
18
32
20
6
0
0
0
0
0
34
0
30
13
0
0
0
0
0
1
5
0
30
7
4
24
0
6
4
1
20
0
6
0
6
7
8
9
10
Chilchinbeto
Dilkon First
Forest Lake
Gila Bend
Kaibeto
10
34
7
0
4
9
18
5
0
3
22
12
9
0
6
12
12
12
0
5
68
20
26
0
30
61
33
27
0
25
100
66
42
0
40
82
63
44
0
33
31
44
41
0
25
4
14
0
0
0
48
110
206
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14
19
12
0
5
82
19
41
0
15
110
8
43
0
10
11
12
13
14
15
Kinlani
Laguna
LeChee
Lehi
Leupp
22
0
7
10
10
13
0
4
2
2
12
0
7
6
13
6
0
7
2
6
33
0
35
20
24
19
0
30
11
14
67
0
49
36
47
38
0
41
15
22
25
0
40
15
14
0
0
0
0
0
45
0
50
0
50
0
0
50
0
0
12
0
4
0
3
30
0
10
0
10
0
0
1
3
10
16
17
18
19
20
Navajo Station
Nazlini
Needles
New Beginnings
New Life
5
10
10
10
5
3
8
6
5
4
18
9
2
7
1
6
4
2
2
0
9
27
68
22
15
7
18
38
5
10
32
46
80
39
21
16
30
46
12
14
16
8
37
12
7
16
0
0
0
10
0
54
60
14
30
0
0
0
0
0
5
8
0
10
3
5
7
0
8
7
0
2
0
0
3
21
22
23
24
25
Parker
Pine Hill
Poston
Ramah Navajo
Ramah Sandmountain
12
6
0
25
7
12
8
0
4
7
2
5
0
10
6
2
3
0
2
6
12
14
0
35
40
12
12
0
14
46
26
25
0
70
53
26
23
0
20
59
23
15
0
20
45
16
0
0
0
30
0
13
0
40
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
0
6
46
11
10
0
11
35
5
8
0
5
0
26
27
28
29
30
Round Cedar
Salina Springs
San Luis Outpost
Santa Rosa
Sells
10
6
0
0
55
6
3
0
0
5
15
0
0
0
35
10
0
0
0
4
30
7
0
0
45
25
3
0
0
20
55
13
0
0
135
41
6
0
0
29
25
6
0
0
19
25
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
70
0
0
0
0
0
15
0
0
0
0
30
0
0
0
0
10
0
0
0
0
*31
32
*33
34
35
Shonto
Smoke Signal
Somerton
South Tucson Community
Twin Buttes
12
17
30
30
17
12
7
12
25
7
9
15
10
15
14
9
5
10
10
2
44
41
60
32
36
44
25
12
12
16
65
73
100
77
67
65
37
34
47
25
65
25
34
25
25
35
20
5
0
0
65
90
50
30
30
25
0
0
0
0
12
15
15
10
16
44
15
15
5
36
17
0
0
0
6
36
37
Twin Hills
Winterhaven Quechan
3
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
17
10
17
8
21
10
17
8
12
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
1
8
3
0
* Sponsored New Church this Year
NMI Active
Membership
NYI Membership
VBS Enrollment
Average Weekly
SDMI Attendance
Average Weekly
Adult SDMI
Attendance
Average Weekly
Youth SDMI
Attendance
NMI Associate
Membership
0
10
0
20
10
Caravan Enrollment
0
10
2
8
6
Total SDMI
Responsibility List
0
12
2
10
16
Total Adult SDMI
Responsibility List
Animas Valley
Apache Avenue
Cameron
Cedar Springs
Ch'ihootso
Total Youth SDMI
Responsibility List
1
2
3
4
5
Church Name
Average Weekly
Children’s SDMI
Attendance
Total Average
Weekly Discipleship
Groups Attendance
21
Total Average
Weekly Sunday
School Attendance
2016
20
Total Children’s SDMI
Responsibility List
DISCIPLESHIP
Southwest Native American Supplemental
Organized
* Sponsored New Church this Year
Current Year Total
414
216
301
169
922
653
1,637
1,038
765
182
1,132
75
284
493
271
Last Year Total
369
260
226
171
920
681
1,515
1,112
747
250
1,093
15
211
597
359
Increase / (Decrease)
45
39
60
73
Name Change
(44)
75
Inactive
Gila Bend
Poston
Santa Rosa
(2)
2
(28)
Transfer
0
0
122
24
24a
(74)
18
Merge
(68)
26
27
Disorganize
29
29a
NMI Associate
Membership
28
NMI Active
Membership
NYI Membership
23a
Caravan Enrollment
23
VBS Enrollment
22a
Average Weekly
SDMI Attendance
22
Total SDMI
Responsibility List
21a
Average Weekly
Adult SDMI
Attendance
21
Total Adult SDMI
Responsibility List
20a
Average Weekly
Youth SDMI
Attendance
20
Total Youth SDMI
Responsibility List
Average Weekly
Children’s SDMI
Attendance
Total Average
Weekly Discipleship
Groups Attendance
Church Name
Total Average
Weekly Sunday
School Attendance
2016
Total Children’s SDMI
Responsibility List
DISCIPLESHIP
(104)
(88)
Drop
1
2
3
4
5
Animas Valley
Apache Avenue
39
40
41
Total Given to
Education Funds
38
Other Nazarene
Educational
Institutions
37
Assigned
Educational
Institution
36
Total Given to
District Mission
35
Other District
Interests
34
District Ministry
Funds
33
Pension Fund
Total Church
Income
Church Name
World Evangelism
Fund
PART 1
2016
32
Total Given to
Global Mission
31
Other Global
Interests
30
Approved Mission
Specials
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
4,545
0
12
0
12
0
901
762
1,663
0
0
0
29,588
1,200
1,350
145
2,695
500
2,905
1,230
4,135
500
0
500
7,827
70
0
0
70
32
643
272
915
182
0
182
Cedar Springs
10,402
0
0
0
0
0
1,329
272
1,601
242
0
242
Ch'ihootso
23,000
1,500
2,897
0
4,397
551
2,210
1,345
3,555
0
0
0
6
7
8
9
10
Chilchinbeto
18,591
1,312
460
0
1,772
423
1,659
728
2,387
409
0
409
Dilkon First
60,164
2,878
275
0
3,153
1,231
6,856
1,140
7,996
250
0
250
Forest Lake
9,708
0
0
0
0
0
709
300
1,009
100
0
100
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9,879
0
216
0
216
0
1,040
1,123
2,163
170
0
170
11
12
13
14
15
Kinlani
1,851
16
17
18
19
20
Navajo Station
21
22
23
24
25
Parker
19,000
Pine Hill
11,876
0
Ramah Navajo
25,130
Ramah Sandmountain
26
27
28
29
30
*31
32
*33
34
35
Shonto
Cameron
Gila Bend
Kaibeto
111,237
6,596
138
0
6,734
2,785
8,842
4,710
13,552
1,851
0
Laguna
0
50
0
0
50
20
0
0
0
0
0
0
LeChee
38,690
1,835
745
0
2,580
660
1,739
911
2,650
536
0
536
Lehi
12,715
1,600
407
0
2,007
572
1,142
508
1,650
302
0
302
9,836
751
230
0
981
0
1,573
666
2,239
246
25
271
Leupp
Nazlini
3,800
0
12
15
27
0
262
112
374
80
0
80
22,639
1,265
202
0
1,467
516
1,855
1,517
3,372
516
0
516
4,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
17,374
918
639
315
1,872
318
1,762
851
2,613
851
0
851
4,401
243
231
60
534
103
383
25
408
114
0
114
0
0
0
0
0
500
850
1,350
0
0
0
537
481
0
1,018
934
400
9,524
9,924
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1,452
832
0
2,284
594
2,244
2,194
4,438
594
0
594
14,235
0
100
0
100
0
642
735
1,377
309
0
309
Round Cedar
14,312
1,759
881
158
2,798
320
1,688
715
2,403
320
50
370
Salina Springs
2,000
0
0
0
0
0
82
82
164
22
0
22
San Luis Outpost
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Santa Rosa
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8,500
0
0
0
0
0
1,052
435
1,487
75
0
75
Needles
New Beginnings
New Life
Poston
Sells
11,650
0
12
0
12
0
600
0
600
0
0
0
7,379
509
429
0
938
0
784
322
1,106
322
0
322
Somerton
51,092
3,141
676
0
3,817
1,550
7,200
1,850
9,050
1,400
0
1,400
South Tucson Community
13,685
60
157
0
217
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Twin Buttes
13,036
600
75
0
675
225
1,458
380
1,838
0
0
0
Smoke Signal
* Sponsored New Church this Year
39
Other District
Interests
40
41
Total Given to
Education Funds
38
Other Nazarene
Educational
Institutions
37
Assigned
Educational
Institution
36
Total Given to
District Mission
35
District Ministry
Funds
34
7,959
0
24
0
24
0
835
379
1,214
0
0
0
9,967
0
200
0
200
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Current Year Total
608,217
28,276
11,681
693
40,650
11,334
53,295
33,938
87,233
9,391
75
9,466
Last Year Total
664,434
29,104
12,924
1,145
43,173
10,650
64,553
21,691
86,244
9,909
486
10,395
(11,258)
12,247
989
36 Twin Hills
37 Winterhaven Quechan
Southwest Native American Supplemental
Increase / (Decrease)
Name Change
(56,217)
(828)
Inactive
Gila Bend
Poston
Santa Rosa
* Sponsored New Church this Year
33
Pension Fund
Total Church
Income
Church Name
Organized
World Evangelism
Fund
PART 1
2016
32
Total Given to
Global Mission
31
Other Global
Interests
30
Approved Mission
Specials
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
(1,243)
(452)
Transfer
(2,523)
684
Merge
Disorganize
(518)
Drop
(411)
(929)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Total Missional
Disbursements
All Other Church
Ministries
49
50
51
Allocations Paid in
Full?
48
Indebtedness on
Those Properties
47
Value of Church
Properties
46
Total Used for Local
Mission
45
Local Compassionate
Ministries
44a
Pastor, Associate,
and Support Staff
Benefits
44
Pastor, Associate,
and Support Staff
Salaries
Church Name
43
Debt Service
PART 2
2016
42
Buildings, Properties
and Capital
Improvements
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
890
0
0
0
225
0
1,115
2,790
0
0
No
3,039
0
13,000
480
0
0
16,519
24,349
202,166
0
No
0
0
865
0
0
5,345
6,210
7,409
80,000
0
No
8,038
0
0
0
0
0
8,038
9,881
180,000
0
No
950
0
6,000
0
1,000
4,000
11,950
20,453
80,000
0
No
Chilchinbeto
8,210
0
0
0
0
1,175
9,385
14,376
25,000
0
Yes
Dilkon First
17,867
0
0
13,000
0
5,723
36,590
49,220
0
0
No
Forest Lake
0
0
2,550
0
300
6,049
8,899
10,008
0
0
No
Gila Bend
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
No
Kaibeto
0
0
0
0
0
8,891
8,891
11,440
0
0
No
5,269
32,618
0
9,024
2,163
4,800
53,874
78,796
0
0
No
Laguna
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
70
0
0
No
LeChee
8,000
0
3,750
0
150
10,478
22,378
28,804
500,000
0
No
0
0
0
0
240
4,440
4,680
9,211
500,000
0
Yes
No
Animas Valley
Apache Avenue
Cameron
Cedar Springs
Ch'ihootso
11
12
13
14
15
Kinlani
Leupp
1,178
0
1,700
0
1,095
495
4,468
7,959
45,000
0
16
17
18
19
20
Navajo Station
1,200
500
1,135
0
500
600
3,935
4,416
27,000
0
No
13,332
0
0
6,394
50
1,884
21,660
27,531
60,000
0
Yes
Needles
500
0
0
0
4,000
697
5,197
5,197
5,000
0
No
New Beginnings
300
0
4,700
0
0
0
5,000
10,654
50,000
0
No
New Life
500
0
0
0
1,217
825
2,542
3,701
90,000
0
Yes
21
22
23
24
25
Parker
0
0
600
0
0
1,400
2,000
3,350
75,000
0
No
Pine Hill
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
11,876
5,000
1,000
No
Poston
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
No
Ramah Navajo
0
0
0
0
5,427
13,691
19,118
27,028
136,443
0
Yes
1,500
500
1,000
0
100
0
3,100
4,886
150,000
0
No
26
27
28
29
30
Round Cedar
*31
32
*33
34
35
Lehi
Nazlini
Ramah Sandmountain
434
0
6,500
0
291
165
7,390
13,281
180,000
0
Yes
1,000
0
0
0
0
35
1,035
1,221
30,000
0
No
San Luis Outpost
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
No
Santa Rosa
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
No
700
0
760
200
0
1,100
2,760
4,322
85,000
0
No
Shonto
6,950
0
0
0
1,260
978
9,188
9,800
65,000
0
No
Smoke Signal
2,865
0
1,800
0
230
0
4,895
7,261
85,000
0
No
Somerton
5,057
0
0
0
6,498
31,653
43,208
59,025
200,000
0
Yes
South Tucson Community
0
0
7,040
0
0
0
7,040
7,257
25,000
0
No
Twin Buttes
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2,738
206,650
0
No
Salina Springs
Sells
* Sponsored New Church this Year
50
Indebtedness on
Those Properties
51
Allocations Paid in
Full?
49
Value of Church
Properties
All Other Church
Ministries
48
Total Missional
Disbursements
47
Total Used for Local
Mission
46
Local Compassionate
Ministries
45
1,500
0
4,800
0
135
4,935
11,370
12,608
10,000
0
No
4,447
5,520
0
0
0
0
9,967
10,167
50,000
0
No
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Current Year Total
93,726
39,138
56,200
29,098
24,881
109,359
352,402
501,085
3,147,259
1,000
Last Year Total
80,252
2,421
56,874
36,849
35,665
145,055
357,116
507,578
3,954,119
402,000
Increase / (Decrease)
13,474
36,717
36 Twin Hills
37 Winterhaven Quechan
Southwest Native American Supplemental
Name Change
Inactive
Gila Bend
Poston
Santa Rosa
* Sponsored New Church this Year
44a
Pastor, Associate,
and Support Staff
Benefits
44
Debt Service
Church Name
Organized
43
Buildings, Properties
and Capital
Improvements
PART 2
2016
42
Pastor, Associate,
and Support Staff
Salaries
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
(674)
(7,751)
Transfer
(10,784)
(35,696)
Merge
(4,714)
(6,493)
(806,860)
Disorganize
(401,000)
Drop
Supplemental Statistical Report
2016
Southwest Native American
Value District Property
375,000.00
Value District Center
Value District Parsonage
Indebtedness on District Property
July 26, 2016
0.00