{"id":1830,"date":"2017-12-15T17:11:49","date_gmt":"2017-12-15T17:11:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/?p=1830"},"modified":"2017-12-15T17:36:57","modified_gmt":"2017-12-15T17:36:57","slug":"2017-golden-west-annual-conference-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/2017\/12\/15\/2017-golden-west-annual-conference-report\/","title":{"rendered":"2017 Golden West Annual Conference Report"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Dr. A.D. Beacham, Jr.
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\"Bishop<\/a>

Bishop Tom Murray<\/p><\/div>\n

It was an honor to attend and participate in the annual conference of the Golden West Conference on Friday evening, December 1, 2017. It was held at the top floor of the Doubletree Hotel in Torrance, California. Bishop Tom Murray used the occasion to honor his ministers and pastors with a special Christmas dinner and program as part of the annual conference. There were no ministers to be licensed or ordained this year, though we could have done so in this festive setting.<\/p>\n

Music for the gala was provided by Teresa Murray who led us in singing several carols. She was accompanied by harpist Margaret Comer, who also played seasonal songs during the meal.<\/p>\n

After the meal, I shared opening remarks and thanked Bishop Murray and the conference for the container used at General Conference to hold the soil from the nations. That container is on display in the General Superintendent\u2019s\u00a0Office and recognizes the Golden West Conference for their donation.<\/p>\n

\"Soil<\/a>

Soil container and Golden West Conference Designation at the top.<\/p><\/div>\n

Bishop Murray followed with his State of the Conference report. It was marked with gratitude to God for the strong financial recovery of the conference over the past several years. There are 24 full congregations and three \u201cNetwork\u201d congregations in the conference. Bishop Murray is laying a solid foundation for long-term growth in Southern California and the surrounding areas. The pastors and congregations are ethnically diverse and reflect the diverse culture of this part of the United States.<\/p>\n

Bishop Murray also acknowledged the large delegation of Golden West delegates at the July 2017 General Conference in Orlando, Florida. Golden West is active in supporting various Mission: M25 efforts, including Run to The Wall for veterans, and the 50cc Diaper Run for Falcon Children\u2019s Home.<\/p>\n

Several pastors were recognized with special awards for their service to the conference. Rev. Norman Cluck received the \u201cWind and Fire Award\u201d presented annually to a Golden West minister for inspiring and anointed service to Christ.<\/p>\n

\"Bishop<\/a>

Bishop Murray and Rev. Bill Terry<\/p><\/div>\n

Bishop Murray gave a special presentation to Rev. Bill Terry for his outstanding service as director of IPHC Men\u2019s Ministries and president of Advantage College.<\/p>\n

A special highlight was the Social Media Award presented to Pastor Violet Curlee. Sister Curlee is over 90 years old and continues to lead Trinity Life Chapel in Bakersfield, California. She was presented this award because she has led the way in her services being live-streamed through social media.<\/p>\n

Rev. Stephen Hanscom was present representing IPHC Extension Loan Fund (ELF). He also presented a check from the ELF to Rev. Billy Woods and his outreach ministry to men recovering from the devastating effects of addictions and homelessness.<\/p>\n

This was a wonderful way to have an annual conference that did not have any formal business. The ministers and\u00a0pastors were honored with gifts. The conference leadership honored Bishop and Mrs. Murray with Pastor Appreciation and Christmas gifts.<\/p>\n

\"Bishop<\/a>

L-R: Rev. Sharon Elmore, Dr. Doug Beacham, Pastor Violet Curlee, Susan Beacham<\/p><\/div>\n

The Golden West Executive Council is composed of Superintendent, Bishop Tom Murray; Assistant Superintendent Rev. Bill Kennedy; Treasurer Rev. Paula Rains; Secretary Rev. Anthony Archuleta; and Council Members Rev. Billy Woods, Rev. David Lopez, and Rev. 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Esta fue una conferencia hist\u00f3rica, ya que hubo una transferencia de liderazgo de un superintendente de la conferencia a otro. A principios de este a\u00f1o, el obispo Ricky Walter habl\u00f3 conmigo acerca de renunciar como superintendente de la conferencia. Trabajando diligentemente para completar su doctorado en consejer\u00eda el pr\u00f3ximo a\u00f1o, el Obispo Walter no sent\u00eda que pudiera darle tiempo al trabajo de la conferencia que era necesario. Hace varios meses, el Obispo Walter, Superintendente Asistente David Salazar, y yo nos reunimos en San Benito, Texas, para discutir esta transferencia. Los tres de nosotros acordamos en el momento y que Rev. Walter asumir\u00eda la oficina vacante del superintendente asistente. Desde las elecciones de la conferencia cuatrienal ser\u00e1 el pr\u00f3ximo a\u00f1o, la conferencia estuvo de acuerdo con este sencillo paso. El viernes por la tarde tuve el honor de instalar al obispo David Salazar como superintendente de la conferencia. Su esposa Rosa estaba con \u00e9l. En el servicio de instalaci\u00f3n Rev. y la Sra. Walter se unieron a m\u00ed, as\u00ed como a otros dos miembros del consejo. Tuvimos el privilegio de tener con el obispo Scott Hampton de la Conferencia de Great Plains y se uni\u00f3 a m\u00ed para poner las manos sobre el obispo Salazar. El obispo Salazar estar\u00e1 presente para la reuni\u00f3n del Consejo de Obispos en Orlando, Florida, el lunes por la ma\u00f1ana, 24 de julio. Quiero tomar un momento y expresar mi aprecio por el Rev. Walter. Ha servido en el Consejo de Obispos durante unos cuatro a\u00f1os. Asumi\u00f3 el cargo durante tiempos turbulentos y trajo estabilidad a las iglesias y ministros. Es un m\u00fasico dotado con una gran unci\u00f3n en su ministerio. Tambi\u00e9n aport\u00f3 ideas importantes a la COB sobre diversos temas relacionados con el cuidado de los ministros en dificultades. Su experiencia de asesoramiento y antecedentes seguir\u00e1 siendo un gran recurso para la IPHC en los pr\u00f3ximos a\u00f1os. El viernes por la ma\u00f1ana de la conferencia, el obispo Scott Hampton trajo una excelente sesi\u00f3n de dos sesiones sobre las principales organizaciones. El superintendente de conferencias de servicio m\u00e1s joven en el Consejo de Obispos, la visi\u00f3n, la energ\u00eda y el liderazgo de Bishop Hampton est\u00e1n siendo reconocidos a trav\u00e9s del IPHC. El viernes por la noche, el Dr. Luis Avila, Director de Ministerios Hispanos de IPHC, habl\u00f3 en un servicio biling\u00fce. Orador dotado, el Dr. \u00c1vila abri\u00f3 la Palabra de Dios de una manera poderosa. Tambi\u00e9n comparti\u00f3 los \u00e9xitos del programa Ministerial del Instituto Nacional de Capacitaci\u00f3n (INCaM) en los Ministerios B\u00edblicos de Gracia. No hay duda de que esto llevar\u00e1 a una nueva generaci\u00f3n de hombres y mujeres entrenados en un ministerio efectivo. El viernes por la noche, el Obispo Beacham habl\u00f3 sobre \"Valoramos el Reino de Cristo con oraci\u00f3n\". Fue un honor contar con el ex congresista de la conferencia, Barry Boatright, para asistir a este servicio nocturno. Un querido amigo y un l\u00edder piadoso, se uni\u00f3 al Obispo Salazar, Rev. Walter, y yo en oraci\u00f3n por los muchos j\u00f3venes que estaban presentes. El s\u00e1bado por la ma\u00f1ana, el obispo Salazar comparti\u00f3 su visi\u00f3n y coraz\u00f3n para la conferencia. Es un l\u00edder inspirador y humilde. \u00c9l ha viajado a trav\u00e9s de la reuni\u00f3n de la conferencia con los pastores y las congregaciones que traen el est\u00edmulo. 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