{"id":1424,"date":"2017-07-22T10:00:45","date_gmt":"2017-07-22T10:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/?p=1424"},"modified":"2017-07-19T22:54:18","modified_gmt":"2017-07-19T22:54:18","slug":"2017-grace-bible-ministries-annual-conference-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/2017\/07\/22\/2017-grace-bible-ministries-annual-conference-report\/","title":{"rendered":"2017 Grace Bible Ministries Annual Conference Report"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Dr. A.D. Beacham, Jr.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

It was a joy to attend and preside over the Grace Bible Ministries (Texas Conference) Annual Conference on Friday and Saturday, July 7-8. This was a historic conference as there was a transfer of leadership from one conference superintendent to another.<\/p>\n

Earlier this year Bishop Ricky Walter spoke with me about stepping down as the conference superintendent. Diligently working to complete his doctoral degree in counseling next year, Bishop Walter did not feel he could give the time to the conference work that was needed. Several months ago, Bishop Walter, Assistant Superintendent David Salazar, and I met in San Benito, Texas, to discuss this transfer.<\/p>\n

The three of us agreed on the timing and that Rev. Walter would assume the vacant office of assistant superintendent. Since the quadrennial conference elections will be next year, the conference agreed with this simple step.<\/p>\n

On Friday afternoon, I had the honor of installing Bishop David Salazar as the conference superintendent. His wife Rosa was with him. In the installation service Rev. and Mrs. Walter joined with me as well as two other board members. We were privileged to have Bishop Scott Hampton of Great Plains Conference with us and he joined me in laying hands on Bishop Salazar. Bishop Salazar will be present for the Council of Bishops meeting in Orlando, Florida, on Monday morning, July 24.<\/p>\n

I want to take a moment and express appreciation for Rev. Walter. He has served on the Council of Bishops for about four years. He took office during turbulent times and brought stability to the churches and ministers. He is a gifted musician with a great anointing upon his ministry. He also brought significant insights to the COB on various issues related to care for distressed ministers. His counseling experience and background will continue to be a great resource for the IPHC for years to come.<\/p>\n

Friday morning of the conference, Bishop Scott Hampton brought an excellent two-session teaching on leading organizations. The youngest serving conference superintendent on the Council of Bishops, Bishop Hampton\u2019s vision, energy, and leadership are being recognized across the IPHC.<\/p>\n

Early on Friday evening, Dr. Luis Avila, IPHC Hispanic Ministries Director, spoke in a bilingual service. A gifted speaker, Dr. Avila opened the Word of God in a powerful way. He also shared about the successes of the Instituto Nacional de Capacitacion Ministerial (INCaM) program in Grace Bible Ministries. There is no doubt this will lead to a new generation of men and women trained in effective ministry.<\/p>\n

On Friday evening, Bishop Beacham spoke on \u201cWe Prayerfully Value Christ\u2019s Kingdom.\u201d It was an honor to have former conference superintendent Barry Boatright attend this evening service. A dear friend and godly leader, he joined Bishop Salazar, Rev. Walter, and I in prayer for the many young people who were in attendance.<\/p>\n

On Saturday morning, Bishop Salazar shared his vision and heart for the conference. He is an inspiring and humble leader. He has traveled across the conference meeting with pastors and congregations bringing encouragement.<\/p>\n

Carlos and Nuria Bolanos shared their heart and vision for ministry with Acts2Day in Hawaii. I have been with this inspiring couple at several events and deeply appreciate their ministry. They are planting churches with EVUSA in Maui. Many tourists do not realize the depths of despair and depravity that operate in Hawaii. There are great opportunities worthy our financial and prayerful support. I am thankful that Susan and I are supporting this couple and encourage you to do the same.<\/p>\n

One person received minister\u2019s license and another was reinstated. Two persons also received local church minister\u2019s certificates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"excerpt","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":855,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","episode_type":"","audio_file":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","filesize_raw":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[313,330,87,478,125,94],"class_list":{"0":"post-1424","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-general","8":"tag-313","9":"tag-annual-conference","10":"tag-conference-report","11":"tag-grace-bible-ministries","12":"tag-july","13":"tag-recap","14":"entry"},"title_es":"2017 Informe de la Conferencia Anual de New Horizons Ministries","content_es":"Por el Dr. AD Beacham, Jr.<\/strong> La sesi\u00f3n anual de los Ministerios de Nuevos Horizontes se llev\u00f3 a cabo en SpiritLife IPHC (anteriormente Templo Evangel\u00edstico) en Tulsa, Oklahoma. La conferencia se hab\u00eda reunido durante varias noches de servicios que condujeron a la sesi\u00f3n anual. Pude asistir al culto de adoraci\u00f3n del viernes por la noche y todos \u00e9ramos bendecidos por la predicaci\u00f3n ungida del reverendo Steve Ely. El Obispo Drake y el Dr. Beacham reconocieron la presencia de los ex superintendentes de la conferencia Jim Eby y Dell Hunnicutt. Tambi\u00e9n reconocimos al ex superintendente asistente de conferencia y miembro de GBA, Dan Beller, y al actual miembro del Consejo Mundial de Misiones, Charles Craig. El Sr. Johnny Upton estuvo presente representando el Fondo de Pr\u00e9stamo de Extensi\u00f3n de IPHC. La conferencia anual fue muy concurrida con varios cientos de personas presentes. La sesi\u00f3n comenz\u00f3 con la presentaci\u00f3n por parte de la presidencia del v\u00eddeo de la Conferencia General y observaciones sobre la Conferencia General. Despu\u00e9s de eso, se mostr\u00f3 el video de valor b\u00e1sico sobre el Reino de Cristo y el Dr. Beacham habl\u00f3 sobre el \u00e9nfasis de IPHC 2017 en el Reino de Dios. El obispo Randell Drake dio entonces un informe inspirador de la excelente condici\u00f3n de la conferencia. El obispo Drake es actualmente el superintendente m\u00e1s antiguo de Estados Unidos, con quince a\u00f1os de servicio. Su experiencia y sabidur\u00eda son una gran bendici\u00f3n para la conferencia y la iglesia en general. El Obispo Drake reconoci\u00f3 a numerosos l\u00edderes en la conferencia, incluyendo el trabajo especial de la Sra. Doris Craig. Durante muchos a\u00f1os la hermana Craig ha enviado tarjetas de cumplea\u00f1os a los ministerios superiores de NHM y su trabajo de amor es muy apreciado. La conferencia tiene actualmente 77 congregaciones, tres congregaciones sat\u00e9lite y m\u00e1s de 9000 miembros en Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri y Kansas. Desde la conferencia anual de 2016, se han agregado tres nuevas congregaciones a la conferencia: Wichita, Kansas; Muskogee, Oklahoma; Y Rogers, Arkansas. Hay 13 l\u00edderes certificados de Din\u00e1mica de Plantaci\u00f3n de Iglesias Internacional que est\u00e1n sirviendo la conferencia. En su informe personal, el Obispo Drake inform\u00f3 a los delegados de su servicio en la 28 \u00aa<\/sup> Comisi\u00f3n de Estatutos de la Conferencia General, y su reciente cargo como Presidente interino de la Junta de Regentes de la Universidad Cristiana del Suroeste. \u00c9l comparti\u00f3 su coraz\u00f3n relacionado con el tema de la conferencia de \"GO & TELL!\" Est\u00e1 claro que el evangelismo y la plantaci\u00f3n de iglesias son prioridades altas para el obispo y la conferencia. El obispo Drake cerr\u00f3 su informe compartiendo su verso de vida, \"Conf\u00eda en el Se\u00f1or con todo tu coraz\u00f3n. No te apoyes en tu propia comprensi\u00f3n. Recon\u00f3celo en todos sus caminos y \u00c9l dirigir\u00e1 su camino \"(Proverbios 3: 5, 6). Despu\u00e9s de su informe, el obispo Drake reconoci\u00f3 al Dr. Phil Sallee, director de la conferencia Escuela de Ministerio. 15 hombres y mujeres fueron reconocidos por el Dr. Sallee por completar el programa de SOM. Me animaron particularmente a ver tantas mujeres y hombres m\u00e1s j\u00f3venes prepar\u00e1ndose para el servicio cristiano. El Rev. Norman Wilkie ley\u00f3 el informe del Comit\u00e9 Examinador, que fue aceptado por los delegados. Catorce fueron reconocidos por haber recibido la certificaci\u00f3n del ministro de la iglesia local. Cinco fueron presentadas licencia ministerial: Sylena Gayle Carga Sasha Miana LeBlanc As David Patterson Nathan Loel Perry Richard Lee Pugh (restablecido como un ministro licenciado). Catorce recibieron la ordenaci\u00f3n: Catrina Lynn Bicket Jason Matthew Bicket (Los Bickets se est\u00e1n preparando para el ministerio entre los pueblos de habla rusa en el Medio Oriente y servir\u00e1n con los Ministerios Mundiales de las Misiones de IPHC) Deanna Ann Brewer Jason Charles Cochran Larry Drew Domerese Jr. Ashlie Lynee Drake (Esposa de Rev. Taylor Drake y nuera de Bishop y Drake) Garrison Rocky Dean Gregory Lee Elis Jones Rick Glenn Madr\u00f3n Philip Sean McKinney Christopher Lee Mathis Darryl Wayne Patrick Preston Doran Smith Gregorio Aaron Hatchett (traslado de la Iglesia De Dios) Se dieron numerosos premios ministeriales. Las congregaciones siguientes tuvieron un aumento de por lo menos el 10% en la membres\u00eda de la iglesia en el a\u00f1o anterior: Ada El R\u00edo, Centro de Adoraci\u00f3n Victoria Cabool, Claremore Praise Fellowship, Durant Abundante Vida Texoma, Fairview IPHC, Fayetteville No Limits Fellowship, Jay Community Chapel, Kansas Ciudad Iglesia Vida Abundante, Kiowa Alabanza Fellowship, Moffett Full Gospel, South Coffeyville Capilla Emmanuel, Stratford LifePoint Iglesia, Tulsa El Enlace, Wewoka Nueva Vida. 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