76th Annual Assembly of the Virginia District Church of the Nazarene July 24-30, 2017 Virginia Nazarene Camp Buckingham, Virginia

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1 76th Annual Assembly of the Virginia District Church of the Nazarene July 24-30, 2017 Virginia Nazarene Camp Buckingham, Virginia

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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS District Information and Statistics Section A Church Reports Section B Battlefield Zone B-7 Blue Ridge Zone B-13 Capital Zone B-23 Colonial Zone B-35 Peninsula Zone B-47 Southern Zone B-53 Tidewater Zone B-59 Valley Zone B-67 District Officer Reports Section C District Superintendent C-3 J. Phillip Fuller Nazarene Missions International C-8 Bobbie Jo King Sunday School Discipleship Ministries C-12 Tracy Tucker Nazarene Youth International C-13 Julie Armbrister Black Ministries C-15 Charles Tillman Hispanic Ministries C-17 Rigoberto Acosta District Board Reports Section D Advisory Board D-3 Camp Board D-4 Church Properties Board D-5 Ministerial Studies Board D-6 Ministerial Credentials Board D-8 Committee Reports Section E Auditing E-3 Christian Action E-4 Church Growth E-7 Church Planting Initiative E-8 Finance E-10 Memoirs E-16 Nominations E-18 Nominee Profiles E-19 Financial Reports Section F District Treasurer Report F-3 NMI Treasurer Report F-6 NYI Treasurer Report F-7 SDMI Treasurer Report F-10 Women's Ministry Treasurer Report F-11

4 ORGANIZATION OF THE VIRGINIA DISTRICT ASSEMBLY - APPROVAL FOR THE FOLLOWING: Recording Secretary: Office Manager: Election Secretary: Pages: Photographer: Reader: Hours of meetings: Cheryl Haynes Marsha Billet and Jean Dillon Becky Dunman Joyce Grambo, Rick Bailey and Todd Thomas Jill Whitt Athan Burch Tuesday 1:45pm-5:00pm, Wednesday 8:30am with Adjournment by 12:30pm. Ordination service Tuesday 7:15pm Ministers Choir to rehearse at 6:30pm Pre-Service music at 7:00pm

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7 5906 Harbour Park Drive, Midlothian, VA phone: fax: July 2017 Dear Members, Delegates and Friends of the Virginia District! Welcome to the Celebration! A sense of anticipation permeates our gathering. We desperately desire the hand of God to move on us, to fill us, and rekindle the passion of our first love. We are expecting God s Spirit to anoint our worship powerfully. The DOOR. A dream team gathered this year to guide our theme selection. Paul said in his travels that he went to Troas where the Lord opened a door for ministry (2 Corinthians 2:12). We are asking God to open many doors for ministry right here in Virginia, especially doors for evangelism and church planting. We are praying that in the next twelve months every Church will be able to report at least one person converted, one person baptized, and one person discipled into membership. Jesus said, I am the door! (John 10:9 KJV). We know HE is the way to the Father. Our prayer is to renew our heart for evangelism and through prayer to fill us with love for the world. We believe Jesus is the answer and that people really do need the Lord in their lives. Rick Warren wrote: The way you store up treasures in heaven is investing in getting people there. Charles Spurgeon said, To Be a soul winner is to be happiest thing in this world. Kevin Harney said, Evangelism is not a spectator sport. We are called to get into the game. God invites every follower of Jesus to get off the sidelines and onto the field. Make plans to join us for training, October at Salem Fields Community Church, where you can learn more about how to develop organic outreach principles in your own life and the life of your local church. While we are together this week we will hear about how God has opened doors in Virginia, in Asia, in creative access areas, and we believe, if we are open to it, God will start something new in us this week. Serving with joy! J. Phillip Fuller #urthedoor A-3

8 Nominees for District Lay Servant of the Year Nominados para el Distrito - Sirviente del Año The following individuals were honored by their local church as Lay Servant of the Year and nominated for the District award of Tracy Spaur Lay Servant of the Year. James Reavis Jennifer Hodge Shirley Smither Sandy Yates Bob Jerles Danville Calvary Harrisonburg First Richmond Southside Roanoke East Gate Winchester First Congratulations to Shirley Smither from Richmond Southside Church of the Nazarene for being recognized as the 2017 Virginia District Lay Servant of the Year! "The greatest among you will be your servant. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted." - Matthew 23:11-12 "El más importante entre ustedes será siervo de los demás. Porque el que a sí mismo se enaltece será humillado, y el que se humilla será enaltecido." - Mateo 23:11-12 Success in life has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It's what you do for others. - Danny Thomas Éxito en la vida no tiene nada que ver con lo que ganan en vida o realizar por sí mismo. Es lo hacen para otros. - Danny Thomas A-4

9 Virginia District Calendar For the official, up-to-date district calendar, please visit District SDMI NYI NMI July 2017 August Happy Independence Day Kidz Camp 10 Every local church report Power Camp income at 31 Attendance Stats Due by fundingthemission.org 12PM 20 Properties Board Conf. Call District Assembly D.I.G. Campmeeting 7-10 Urban Camp 10 Every local church report income 17 Properties Board Conf. Call 28 Attendance Stats Due by 12:00pm 29-July 3 Sr. High Camp 5-8 Jr. High Camp 26 NYI Convention Bible Schools / Seminaries / Education NMI Convention Prayer Emphasis: AIDS Orphans & Caregivers Support Teen Quiz Camp Prayer Emphasis: LINKS Family September Hispanic Family Camp 4 Labor Day 10 Every local church report income 14 Eastern-The Teaching Church 21 Harrisonburg-The Teaching Church 21 Properties Board Conf. Call DCPI Training (English) 1-4 Family of Friends Retreat 25 Attendance Stats Due by 12:00pm 30 SDMI Council Meeting 30 Kick Off Quiz Alabaster Offering Month 16 NMI Council Meeting (10AM) Prayer Emphasis: JESUS Film Harvest Partners October 2017 Clergy Appreciation Month NBC Annual Offering 3-4 District Personnel Workshop 7 District Advisory Board 10 Every local church report income Organic Outreach Training ENC Homecoming ENC Trustee Meeting 19 Properties Board Conf. Call DCPI Training (Spanish) District Prayer Summit Camp Work Days 23 Camp Board Meeting Mentor Day w/dr. Fuller 30 Attendance Stats Due by 12:00pm 14 NYI Council Meeting at 28 NYI Quiz (CIT) Mission Priority One Prayer Emphasis: Equipment and funds for new world areas November Project Galilee 5 Daylight Saving Time Ends 10 Every local church report income 16 Eastern-The Teaching Church 16 Harrisonburg-The Teaching Church 16 Properties Board Conf. Call 23 Thanksgiving Day 11 Children s Bible Quizzing #1 27 Attendance Stats Due by 12:00pm District FOL NYI Quiz, Tri-State Tournament Thanksgiving Offering World Evangelism Fund Faith Promise 15 NMI Mid-Year Reports are due Prayer Emphasis: International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church A-5

10 December 2017 District SDMI NYI NMI 10 Every local church report income 21 Properties Board Conf. Call 24 Christmas Eve 25 Christmas Day 26 Attendance Stats Due by 12:00pm 2 NYI Quiz - Blue Ridge Tournament Compassionate Ministries Prayer Emphasis: Human Trafficking around the world January 2018 Nazarene Theological Seminary Annual Offering 1 New Year s Day 1 Credential Forms Can Be Submitted 8 Studies and Credential Board Interview Scheduling Begins 8-10 DCPI Training (English) 10 Every local church report income 11 Eastern-The Teaching Church 13 Hispanic Ministries Pastoral Development 16 Camp Board GoToMeeting 18 Harrisonburg-The Teaching Church 18 Properties Board Conf. Call 22 Ministry Team Retreat Registration Due 22 Southern Zn Pastor Huddle 23 Blue Ridge Zn Pastor Huddle 24 Valley Zn Pastor Huddle 25 Capital/Battlefield Zn Pastor Huddle 27 Hispanic Ministries Pastoral Development 29 Colonial Zn Pastor Huddle 30 Tidewater/Peninsula Zn Pastor Huddle 1 Attendance Stats Due by 12:00pm 27 Children's Bible Quizzing # 2 13 NYI Quiz - Mid Season Practice Teen Winter Fields Church 20 NYI Council Meeting Volunteer Ministries Month Prayer Emphasis: Work and Witness Projects February DAB Meeting 10 Every local church report income 10 Hispanic Ministries Pastoral Development 15 Properties Board Conf. Call 17 SDMI Council GoToMeeting 24 Children's Bible Quizzing (alternate/snow day) 26 Attendance Stats Due by 12:00pm 10 NYI Quiz - Winter Practice Alabaster Offering Month 18 NMI Council Meeting at DRC 25-March 3 Nazarene World Week of Prayer Prayer Emphasis: Students in World Areas Left intentionally blank for proper spacing A-6

11 District SDMI NYI NMI March Ministry Team Retreat 10 Every local church report income 11 Daylight Saving Time Starts 12 ALL Credential & Studies Forms DEADLINE 15 Properties Board Conf. Call 15 Eastern-The Teaching Church 22 Harrisonburg-The Teaching Church ENC Trustees 3 0 Studies & Credentials Board GoToMeeting 25 Palm Sunday 24 Children's Bible Quizzing #3 26 Attendance Stats Due by 12:00pm 4-6 NYI Leadership Conference 10 NYI Quiz - District Finals FOL NYI Quiz - Bon Con # 1 Easter Offering Month World Evangelism Fund Faith Promise 2 National World Day of Prayer Prayer Emphasis: Nazarene World Week of Prayer April Easter Sunday 2 Stuarts Draft/Waynesboro Area Credentials & Studies Board Meetings 3 Fredericksburg Area Credential & S t u d i e s Meetings 6-8 DCPI (Spanish) 9-11 Richmond Studies and Credential Meetings 10 Every local church report income 16 Camp Board Meeting Camp Work Days at (VNC) 19 Properties Board Conf. Call 30 End of Church Year (FY 2016) 21 District Finals - Children's Bible Quizzing 21 SDMI Council GoToMeeting 30 Attendance Stats Due by 12:00pm 13 NYI Quiz - Bon Con # ULTRACAMP Global Awareness Mission Education Health and well-being of retired missionaries May Nominating Committee GoToWebinar 7-9 DCPI Training-English 10 Every local church report income 13 Mother s Day 14 Annual Pastor's Reports Due 17 Properties Board Conf. Call Cabin Owners Weekend 26 Hispanic Ministries Pastoral Development 28 Memorial Day 28 Attendance Stats Due by 12:00pm 4-5 NYI Quiz - Bon Con # 3 5 NYI Council Meeting 14 Year End NYI Reports Due NYI Eastern Field Quiz NYI Eastern Field Quest Missionary Medical Plan 5 NMI Council Meeting (VNC) 14 Year End NMI Reports Due Prayer Emphasis: Traveling Missionaries June All pending credential items must be cleared 5 Finance Committee and DAB Meeting 9 Hispanic Ministries Pastoral Development 10 Every local church report income 17 Father's Day 21 Properties Board Conf. Call 23 Hispanic Ministries Pastoral Development 26-July 1 D.I.G. Campmeeting 1-3 VA District Ladies Conference 4 Annual Report DEADLINE for District Leaders 25 Attendance Stats Due by 12:00pm NYI Quiz Q NYI Convention World Mission Broadcast Month Prayer Emphasis: Equipment and funds for new world areas A-7

12 July 2018 District SDMI NYI NMI 10 Every local church report income 19 Properties Board Conf. Call District Assembly 9-13 Children s Camp 30 Attendance Stats Due by 12:00pm Sr. High Youth Camp (9-12th Grade) 30-Aug 3 Jr. High/ Middle School Youth Camp (6-8th Grade) Bible Schools/Seminaries/ Education Month NMI Convention Prayer Emphasis: Students in World Areas August Every local church report income 16 Properties Board Conf. Call 27 Attendance Stats Due by 12:00pm Teen Quiz Camp Prayer Emphasis: LINKS Family August 31 - September 3, 2018 Hispanic Ministries Family Camp August 31 - September 3, 2018 Family of Friends September 3, 2018 Labor Day September 29, 2018 NYI Quiz - Kick Off Virginia District Calendar Key: DS - District Superintendent DIG - Deeper Into God Campmeeting, 1151 High School Road, Buckingham, VA VNC - Virginia Nazarene Camp, 1151 High School Road, Buckingham, VA DRC - District Resource Center, 5906 Harbour Park Drive, Midlothian, VA ENC - Eastern Nazarene College, 23 East Elm Avenue, Quincy, MA NBC - Nazarene Bible College, 1111 Academy Park Loop, Colorado Springs, CO District Resource Center: info@vanaz.org, Website: Harbour Park Drive, Midlothian, VA Phone #: , Fax: Contributions Online: For World Evangelism Fund, Pensions & Benefits, and VA Missions Fund/DUB; Contributions can be made on Under "Make a Contribution" Where to send funding: * online methods of giving are preferred and should be used when feasible World Evangelism Fund: Global Treasurer, PO Box , Kansas City, MO Pensions & Benefits: Global Treasurer, PO Box , Kansas City, MO Virginia Missions Fund (DUB): Treasurer, DRC, 5906 Harbour Park Drive, Midlothian, VA Educational Budget: Eastern Nazarene College, 23 East Elm Avenue, Quincy, MA Nazarene Bible College: 1111 Academy Park Loop, Colorado Springs, CO Nazarene Theological Seminary: 1700 E. Meyer Blvd., Kansas City, MO Where to report funding and income: Funding The Mission, Please note: It is the expectation of the Virginia District Advisory Board that every local church (organized or new start) report its income and budget giving by the 10th of each month using Accurate reporting ensures accuracy in apportionment giving and allows denominational leaders to plan effectively. A-8

13 Four Thursdays Much Learning True Fellowship CEU Credit Harrisonburg September 21 November 16 January 18 March Eastern (located at Newport News) September 14 November 16 January 11 March 15 WORK DAYS Virginia Nazarene Camp Advancing the Retreat & Camp Ministry of the VNC FREE - Lodging, Meals, & Fellowship! Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday, October 23-25, 2017 Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday, April 16-18, 2018 A-9

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15 (Evangelist ) (Speakers to be determined) We believe camps and retreats create opportunities for A-11 repentance, surrender and discipleship.

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18 NAZARENE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Faithful & Effective Prepare for Your Calling at NTS Flexible Learning Face-to-Face, Online & Video Conferencing Course of Study for Ordination Financial Aid Available Please tell us about your calling and how we can help. Visit us at nts.edu/start-your-journey or us at A-14 DEGREE PROGRAMS Master of Divinity Master of Arts in Christian Formation & Discipleship Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies Master of Arts in Theological Studies Doctor of Ministry Doctorado de Ministerio DIPLOMAS & CERTIFICATES Course of Study for Ordination (Elder or Deacon) 365m/Cross Cultural Ministries Children, Youth, Adult or Family Ministry & Many More LIFELONG LEARNING The Center for Pastoral Leadership is an online subscription-based resource for all who desire to grow throughout the entire arc of their ministry while earning continuing education units. Visit cpl.nts.edu for: Relevant Webinars Campus @nazseminary

19 ULTRA Camp (6 th 12 th ) Bilingual Youth Camp April 27-29, 2018 Children s Camp (1 st 5 th ) July 9-13, 2018 VA NYI Sr. High Camp (9 th -12 th ) July 23-27, 2018 gotandem delivers a personalized experience with the Bible designed to strengthen and encourage you along your unique spiritual journey. See for yourself. Download in APP store November 11, 2017 Zone Quiz 1 January 27, 2018 Zone Quiz 2* March 24, 2018 Qualifying Quiz April 21, 2018 District Finals *Feb 24, 2016 (Zone Makeup Date, if needed) For more info, please contact Suzanne Cook, VA Quiz Director /usscookster@gmail.com VA NYI Jr. High Camp (6 th -8 th ) July 30 Aug. 3, 2018 The Discipleship Place is intended to equip you, the lay person, for ministry in your local church, community, neighborhood, family, and workplace. Receive training as an adult worker, children's worker, youth worker, Sunday School Superintendent. Join the journey and sign up today! Statistics Report for the 2017 Assembly Year What another amazing year of statistical reporting for the churches of the Virginia District. We achieved our mission of 100% reporting (for organized churches) 11 out of 12 months. While we did not make three years of 100% reporting, we came as close as possible! I want to thank our amazing team of Zone Chairs for this assembly year: Buddy Marston Battlefield; Lynn Riddle Blue Ridge; Steve Guizar and Bruce Gardner Capital; Jerry Bohall Colonial; Walt Kriner Peninsula and Tidewater; Julie Armbrister Southern; and David Bailey Valley. Without their diligence and tenacity, we would not have achieved this level of accountability. Thanks to all our pastors and laity that worked so hard as we added the missional stats of conversions and baptisms to our monthly reporting. As with all statistics, these tell the real story of the impact we are making on the Commonwealth of Virginia! One final note of encouragement. As of May, 75% of our Self-Reporting New Starts reported monthly during this assembly year which is a 50% increase in their reporting. We are thankful for the faithfulness of these church planters who, along with the effective team of pastors and laity across the Virginia District are Excelling through Accountability! Respectfully submitted, Greg Norwood, Statistician A-15

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22 MEMBERSHIP Top Ten Churches NET GAIN IN MEMBERSHIP Fredericksburg Salem Fields Community 1,147 Verona Living Stone 49 Harrisonburg First 1,027 Lynchburg First 44 Richmond Southside 910 Tidewater Central Renacer Con Cristo 30 Lynchburg First 877 Fredericksburg Salem Fields Community 28 Waynesboro Community Fellowship 617 Tidewater Central 28 Richmond Woodville 610 Falls Church Emmanuele 20 Roanoke East Gate 554 Winchester First 18 Spring Creek 386 Dumfries La Vid Verdadera 16 Annandale Calvary 373 Salem Living Well 16 Roanoke First 313 Chesapeake First 14 Leesburg 14 MEMBERSHIP PERCENTAGE GAIN DISCIPLESHIP AVERAGE ATTENDANCE Verona Living Stone 100% Richmond Southside 1,365 Tidewater Central Renacer Con Cristo 100% Harrisonburg First 620 Dumfries La Vid Verdadera 100% Fredericksburg Salem Fields Community 534 Richmond El Remanente 100% Lynchburg First 363 Crozet Gathering 67% Roanoke East Gate 290 Bloxom Community 64% Richmond Hope Community 169 Chesapeake Branch 50% Tidewater Central 162 Lorton Santidad a Jehova 40% Richmond Casa de mi Padre 135 Leesburg Iglesia 29% Winchester First 121 Salem Un Camino Mejor 22% Mount Vernon Iglesia 120 DISCIPLESHIP AVERAGE ATTENDANCE GAIN DISCIPLESHIP AVERAGE ATTENDANCE PERCENTAGE GAIN Richmond Southside 136 Tidewater Central Renacer Con Cristo 100% Salem Fields Community 127 Leesburg Iglesia 100% Puerta de Salvación 63 Dumfries La Vid Verdadera 100% Lynchburg First 51 Richmond El Remanente 100% Leesburg 46 Bloxom Community 100% Tidewater Central Renacer Con Cristo 41 Berryville Compassion 64% Leesburg Iglesia 31 Lorton Santidad a Jehova 61% Richmond Cross Pointe 26 Puerta de Salvación 59% Winchester First 26 Hampton Saunders Road 50% Lorton Santidad a Jehova 23 Leesburg 45% RESPONSIBILITY LIST TOTAL RESPONSIBILITY LIST GAIN Fredericksburg Salem Fields Community Bristol Turning Point 1120 Richmond Southside 9167 Fredericksburg Salem Fields Community 693 Harrisonburg First 1532 Richmond Southside 416 Lynchburg First 1500 Tidewater Central Renacer Con Cristo 390 Bristol Turning Point 1280 Lynchburg First 350 Puerta de Salvación 570 Puerta de Salvación 170 Richmond Hope Community 527 Manassas 83 Roanoke East Gate 436 Lorton Santidad a Jehova 80 Tidewater Central Renacer Con Cristo 390 Bristol Scenic Park 54 Loudoun Valley 364 Norfolk Calvary 50 A-18

23 RESPONSIBILITY LIST PERCENTAGE GAIN PRIMARY WORSHIP AVERAGE ATTENDANCE Tidewater Central Renacer Con Cristo 100% Fredericksburg Salem Fields Community 1,501 Leesburg Iglesia 100% Richmond Southside 1,383 Dumfries La Vid Verdadera 100% Harrisonburg First 1,071 Richmond El Remanente 100% Lynchburg First 623 Bristol Turning Point 88% Roanoke East Gate 426 Lorton Santidad a Jehova 84% White Stone 258 Bloxom Community 75% Richmond Hope Community 240 Bristol Scenic Park 69% Tidewater Central 225 Dinwiddie 62% Spring Creek 205 Hampton Saunders Road 57% Richmond Woodville 202 PRIMARY WORSHIP AVERAGE ATTENDANCE GAIN PRIMARY WORSHIP AVERAGE ATTENDANCE PERCENTAGE GAIN Fredericksburg Salem Fields Community 95 Tidewater Central Renacer Con Cristo 100% Falls Church Emmanuele 55 Leesburg Iglesia 100% Lynchburg First 53 Dumfries La Vid Verdadera 100% Tidewater Central Renacer Con Cristo 27 Richmond El Remanente 100% Richmond Casa de mi Padre 25 Lorton Santidad a Jehova 50% Leesburg 25 Hampton Saunders Road 50% Leesburg Iglesia 24 Bloxom Community 50% Dumfries La Vid Verdadera 22 Falls Church Emmanuele 42% Harrisonburg First 22 Newport News 31% Newport News 19 Culpeper Hope Community 29% Williamsburg Iglesia 29% NEW NAZARENES CHURCH INCOME Lynchburg First 46 Richmond Southside 2,731,721 Verona Living Stone 34 Harrisonburg First 2,553,786 Puerta de Salvación 33 Fredericksburg Salem Fields Community 1,739,497 Fredericksburg Salem Fields Community 30 Lynchburg First 1,039,841 Richmond Southside 26 Annandale Calvary 436,185 Richmond Hope Community 26 White Stone 423,069 Harrisonburg First 23 Woodbridge 416,000 Richmond Woodville 20 Leesburg 363,986 Falls Church Emmanuele 20 Roanoke East Gate 358,589 Salem Living Well 19 Richmond Hope Community 344,166 CONVERSIONS BAPTISMS Richmond Southside 568 Harrisonburg First 62 Fredericksburg Salem Fields Community 328 Richmond Southside 40 Harrisonburg First 207 Fredericksburg Salem Fields Community 37 Roanoke East Gate 71 Lynchburg First 25 Front Royal 62 White Stone 21 Richmond Hope Community 52 Salem Living Well 15 Spring Creek 39 Richmond Hope Community 13 Virginia Beach First 39 Richmond Woodville 11 Norfolk Calvary 32 Roanoke East Gate 11 Lynchburg First 30 Front Royal 11 Manassas 30 A-19

24 Stewardship Honor Roll 10% Giving and All Budgets Paid in Full Richmond Connecting Pointe 47.84% Richmond Southside 29.92% Bristol Scenic Park 26.90% Richmond Living Water 23.58% Madison Heights Emmanuel 20.81% Richmond Hope Community 14.08% Highland Springs 12.74% Woodstock Redemption Hill 12.32% Annandale Calvary 12.20% Dinwiddie 12.16% Chesapeake First 11.42% Newport News 11.33% Saltville 11.20% Portsmouth 10.27% Covington First 10.26% A-20

25 District Superintendent's Blue Ribbon Award Abingdon Church h Name Alexandria East African* Received Blue Ribbon 2012 Received Blue Ribbon 2013 Received Blue Ribbon 2014 Received Blue Ribbon 2015 Received Blue Ribbon 2016 Qualified for Blue Ribbon 2017 Increase in Primary Worship Attendance Increase in Discipleship Attendance New Start Increase in Responsibility List At least one new Nazarene Alexandria First Annandale Calvary Annandale Presencia de Dios Arlington First Budgets Paid in Full Participation NTS Offering Participation NBC Offering Berryville Compassion* Bloxom Community Bristol Scenic Park Bristol Turning Point New Start Buckingham Charlottesville First Charlottesville Northridge Chesapeake Branch* New Start New Start Chesapeake First Christiansburg First Colonial Heights Covington First Crewe A-21

26 District Superintendent's Blue Ribbon Award Church h Name Received Blue Ribbon 2012 Received Blue Ribbon 2013 Received Blue Ribbon 2014 Received Blue Ribbon 2015 Received Blue Ribbon 2016 Qualified for Blue Ribbon 2017 Increase in Primary Worship Attendance Increase in Discipleship Attendance Increase in Responsibility List At least one new Nazarene Budgets Paid in Full Participation NTS Offering Participation NBC Offering Crozet Gathering* Culpeper Hope Community Danville Calvary Dinwiddie Dulles Family Life Dumfries La Vid Verdadera* New Start Eastern Shore Estaline Valley Falls Church Emmanuele New Start Floyd Forest Family Fellowship Fredericksburg Iglesia* Fredericksburg Salem Fields Front Royal Gwynn's Island Hampton New Start New Start Hampton Puerta de Salvación Hampton Saunders Road Harrisonburg First A-22

27 District Superintendent's Blue Ribbon Award Church h Name Received Blue Ribbon 2012 Received Blue Ribbon 2013 Received Blue Ribbon 2014 Received Blue Ribbon 2015 Received Blue Ribbon 2016 Qualified for Blue Ribbon 2017 Increase in Primary Worship Attendance Increase in Discipleship Attendance Increase in Responsibility List At least one new Nazarene Budgets Paid in Full Participation NTS Offering Participation NBC Offering Harrisonburg Esperanza Viva* Venue Church Highland Springs Hopewell Hopewell Fuente de Agua Viva* Leesburg Leesburg Iglesia* New Start New Start Lorton Santidad A Jehova* New Start Loudoun Valley Louisa Huntington Community Lynchburg First Madison Heights Emmanuel Manassas Manassas Cristo Vive Marion Mount Crawford Dayspring Mount Vernon Iglesia Newport News Norfolk Calvary Orange A-23

28 Church h Name District Superintendent's Blue Ribbon Award Received Blue Ribbon 2012 Received Blue Ribbon 2013 Received Blue Ribbon 2014 Received Blue Ribbon 2015 Received Blue Ribbon 2016 Qualified for Blue Ribbon 2017 Increase in Primary Worship Attendance Increase in Discipleship Attendance Portsmouth Pulaski New Life Richmond All Nations Richmond Casa de mi Padre Richmond Chester Outreach Richmond Comunidad de Esperanza New Start Richmond Connecting Pointe Richmond Cross Pointe Richmond El Remanente* Richmond Hope Community Richmond Southside Richmond Southside - Enon* New Start Venue Church Richmond Varina Richmond Woodville Roanoke Amor Viviente Roanoke East Gate Roanoke First Roanoke Garden City Roanoke Grandview Heights Increase in Responsibility List At least one new Nazarene Budgets Paid in Full Participation NTS Offering Participation NBC Offering A-24

29 Church h Name District Superintendent's Blue Ribbon Award Received Blue Ribbon 2012 Received Blue Ribbon 2013 Received Blue Ribbon 2014 Received Blue Ribbon 2015 Received Blue Ribbon 2016 Qualified for Blue Ribbon 2017 Increase in Primary Worship Attendance Increase in Discipleship Attendance Roanoke Hollins Rockbridge Community Salem Living Well Salem Un Camino Mejor* Saltville Smithfield Great Spring Increase in Responsibility List At least one new Nazarene Budgets Paid in Full Participation NTS Offering Participation NBC Offering Spring Creek South Stafford* Staunton Stuarts Draft Good Shepherd Tidewater Central Tidewater Central Renacer Con Cristo* Timberville Verona Living Stone Victoria Virginia Beach El Shaddai* New Start New Start New Start New Start Virginia Beach First Waynesboro Community Fellowship West Point Community A-25

30 Church h Name District Superintendent's Blue Ribbon Award Received Blue Ribbon 2012 Received Blue Ribbon 2013 Received Blue Ribbon 2014 Received Blue Ribbon 2015 Received Blue Ribbon 2016 Qualified for Blue Ribbon 2017 Increase in Primary Worship Attendance Increase in Discipleship Attendance White Stone Williamsburg Iglesia* Winchester First Winchester Luz Y Vida* New Start Increase in Responsibility List At least one new Nazarene Budgets Paid in Full Participation NTS Offering Participation NBC Offering New Start Woodbridge Woodbridge Iglesia Woodstock Redemption Hill Woodstock Esperanza Viva* Venue Church *New Start or Venue Church A-26

31 General Superintendents' Growth Award I planted...god made it grow (1 Cor. 3.6) The purpose of the General Superintendents Growth Award (GSGA) is to give prominence to those practices that are central to the local and worldwide advancement of the church; specifically, new Nazarenes, significant involvement in sponsoring a new church, and 100% participation in fund allocations. Scott Stearman was specially commissioned to sculpture The Sower. This symbol was chosen because it represents the prerequisites of harvesting. It recalls the words of the Psalmist, He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him. (Psalm 126:6) It draws directly from Paul s analogy, in 1 Corinthians 3:6, I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. Churches that win people to Christ are healthy. Starting new churches is the most effective means of evangelism known to the church. Fund allocations are essential to the cooperative ministries of the Church of the Nazarene. New Nazarenes requirements are based on 10% of attendance for the current year. The meaning of significant involvement in sponsoring a new church is very specific and is spelled out in the Sponsorship Criteria Worksheet. This worksheet is available online with the Local Forms packet. Full participation in fund allocations includes district assignment, educational support, pensions (applicable to US only), and World Evangelism Fund. The requirements for receiving this award are intentionally high it is a special recognition by the Board of General Superintendents. It is not based on attendance or membership. This award is not intended to replace all awards. Other Global Ministry Center entities will continue to offer their respective awards. Districts will continue to offer their awards. This award is given in recognition of outstanding accomplishment in essential practices of the expansion of the kingdom of God through the Church of the Nazarene. The presentation of this unique and beautiful sculpture is intended to say Thank You to the receiving pastor and church, and to elevate in the consciousness of our people the compelling importance of winning people to Christ, starting new churches, and supporting the organizational structures that make possible evangelism around the world. Congratulations to the following Virginia churches who are receiving the General Superintendents' Growth Award for the church year: Chesapeake First Hampton Puerta de Salvacin Woodbridge Iglesia Thank you for your faithful dedication to making Christlike disciples in Virginia and beyond! A-27

32 Virginia District Church of the Nazarene J. Phillip Fuller, District Superintendent Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes Financial This Year Last Year World Evangelism* $ 882,605 97% 97% P&B Budget* $ 345,377 92% 93% Education Budget* $ 310,912 83% 86% District Budget* $ 745,221 91% 94% Adjusted Church Income $ 18,242,253 $ 18,115,522 * Accurate as of June 16, 2017 Attendance This Year Last Year Membership 13,758 13,742 Primary Worship 10,967 10,917 Sun.Sch./Discipleship 7,704 7,877 New Nazarenes Responsibility List 38,561 36,154 A-28

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35 TABLE OF CONTENTS - LOCAL CHURCH REPORTS Church Page Abingdon (Wayne Wilson) 55 Alexandria East African (Solomon Mirach)* 25 Alexandria First (Jorge Garcia) 25 Annandale Calvary (James Heyward) 26 Annandale Presencia de Dios (Juan Silva) 26 Arlington First (Jonathan Rider) 27 Berryville Compassion (George Fitzwater)* 27 Bloxom Community (Mary Jimenez) 61 Bristol Scenic Park (Larry Kimbler) 55 Bristol Turning Point (David Wright) 56 Buckingham (Michelle Cleary) 37 Charlottesville First-In Transition 69 Charlottesville Northridge Community (Bob Weaver) 69 Chesapeake Branch (Chip Pieper)* 61 Chesapeake First (Michael Goff) 62 Christiansburg First (Rick Bailey) 15 Colonial Heights (Mike Lamphire) 37 Covington First (Robert Wiseman) 15 Crewe (Jud Compton) 38 Crozet Gathering (Marvin Rankin)* 70 Culpeper Hope Community (Garry McGlinchy) 9 Danville Calvary (Bill Moses) 16 Dinwiddie (Loren Million) 38 Dulles Family Life (Gary O'Shell) 28 Dumfries La Vid Verdadera (Raul Ramirez)* 28 Eastern Shore (Bill Harnish) 62 Estaline Valley (Billy Curry) 70 Falls Church Emmanuele (Maria Fernanda Cortez) 29 Floyd (Edsel Conner) 16 Forest Family Fellowship (Jeff Whitt) 17 Fredericksburg Iglesia (Walter/Maritza Cruz)* 9 Fredericksburg Salem Fields (Buddy/Gaye Marston) 10 Front Royal (Steve Guizar) 29 Gwynn s Island (David McKnight) 49 Hampton (Gary Carnahan) 49 Hampton Puerta de Salvación (Randolf/Nirky Paulino) 50 Hampton Saunders Road (Mike Morrison) 50 Harrisonburg Esperanza Viva (Samuel Montanez)* 71 Harrisonburg First (Kerry Willis) 71 Highland Springs (Nick Crosby) 39 Hopewell (David Woods) 39 Hopewell Fuente de Agua Viva (Mateo Coronel)* 40 Leesburg (Nathan Burns) 30 Church Page Leesburg Iglesia (Judith Tola-Cruz)* 30 Lorton Santidad a Jehova (Laura Villatoro)* 31 Loudoun Valley (Bruce Gardner) 31 Louisa Huntington Community - In Transition 40 Lynchburg First (Stephen Willis) 17 Madison Heights Emmanuel (Paul Yacovone) 18 Manassas (Allen Perdue) 10 Manassas Cristo Vive-In Transition 11 Marion (Paul Shallenburg) 56 Mount Crawford Dayspring (Doug Wade) 72 Mount Vernon Iglesia (Eduardo Rojas) 32 Newport News (Camelot Shuff) 51 Norfolk Calvary (Victor Philip) 63 Orange (Pam Edelman) 11 Portsmouth (Nick/Erin Ward) 63 Pulaski New Life (Julie Armbrister) 57 Richmond All Nations (Sam Neth) 41 Richmond Casa de mi Padre (Domingo Gutierrez) 41 Richmond Chester Outreach (David Hathaway) 42 Richmond Comunidad de Esperanza (Carlos Gómez) 42 Richmond Connecting Pointe (Jason Mueller) 43 Richmond Cross Pointe (Rob Mills) 43 Richmond El Remanente (Jeffrey Hernandez)* 44 Richmond Hope Community (Greg Norwood) 44 Richmond Southside (Wynne Lankford) 45 Richmond Varina (Joyce Grambo) 45 Richmond Woodville (Charles Tillman) 46 Roanoke Amor Viviente (Francisco/Imelda Zuñiga) 18 Roanoke East Gate (Shannon Harris) 19 Roanoke First (Cameron Dunlop) 19 Roanoke Garden City (Stephen Gordon) 20 Roanoke Grandview Heights (C.M./Virginia Pruitt) 20 Roanoke Hollins (Lynn Riddle) 21 Rockbridge Community (Kris Peaden) 72 Salem Living Well (Stephen Parker) 21 Salem Un Camino Mejor (Aarón Bautista)* 22 Saltville (Shirley Carter) 57 South Stafford (Timothy DeVine)* 12 Spring Creek (Tony Martin) 73 Staunton (Dave Bailey) 73 Stuarts Draft Good Shepherd (Charles Perkins) 74 Tidewater Central (Bill Dillon) 64 Tidewater Central Renacer Con Cristo (Yeliz Mairena)* 64 B-3

36 Church Page Timberville (Todd Thomas) 74 Verona Living Stone (Drew Ridder) 75 Victoria (Bob Larimore) 46 Virginia Beach El Shaddai (Nirky Paulino)* 65 Virginia Beach First (Marlon King) 65 Waynesboro Community Fellowship (Jim Corbin) 75 West Point Community (Brad Billet) 51 White Stone (Jim Jackson) 52 Williamsburg Iglesia (Randolf Paulino)* 52 Winchester First (Tim West) 76 Winchester Luz y Vida (Genis See)* 76 Woodbridge (Athan Burch) 32 Woodbridge Iglesia (Jose Soliz) 33 Woodstock Esperanza Viva (Sam Montanez)* 77 Woodstock Redemption Hill (Ron Bennett) 77 Church List by Pastor Armbrister, Julie (Pulaski New Life) 57 Bailey, Dave (Staunton) 73 Bailey, Rick (Christiansburg First) 15 Bautista, Aarón (Salem Un Camino Mejor)* 22 Bennett, Ron (Woodstock Redemption Hill) 77 Billet, Brad (West Point Community) 51 Burch, Athan (Woodbridge) 32 Burns, Nathan (Leesburg) 30 Carnahan, Gary (Hampton) 49 Carter, Shirley (Saltville) 57 Cleary, Michelle (Buckingham) 37 Compton, Jud (Crewe) 38 Conner, Edsel (Floyd) 16 Corbin, Jim (Waynesboro Community Fellowship) 75 Coronel, Mateo (Hopewell Fuente de Agua Viva)* 40 Cortez, Maria Fernanda (Falls Church Emmanuele) 29 Crosby, Nick (Highland Springs) 39 Cruz, Walter/Maritza (Fredericksburg Iglesia)* 9 Curry, Billy (Estaline Valley) 70 Dillon, Bill (Tidewater Central) 64 DeVine, Timothy (South Stafford)* 12 Dunlop, Cameron (Roanoke First) 19 Edelman, Pam (Orange) 11 Fitzwater, George (Berryville Compassion)* 27 Garcia, Jorge (Alexandria First) 25 Gardner, Bruce (Loudoun Valley) 31 Goff, Michael (Chesapeake First) 62 Gómez, Carlos (Richmond Comunidad de Esperanza) 42 Gordon, Stephen (Roanoke Garden City) 20 Church List by Pastor Page Grambo, Joyce (Richmond Varina) 45 Guizar, Steve (Front Royal) 29 Gutierrez, Domingo (Richmond Casa de mi Padre) 41 Harnish, Bill (Eastern Shore) 62 Harris, Shannon (Roanoke East Gate) 19 Hathaway, David (Richmond Chester Outreach) 42 Hernandez, Jeffrey (Richmond El Remanente)* 44 Heyward, James (Annandale Calvary) 26 Jackson, Jim (White Stone) 52 Jimenez, Mary (Bloxom Community) 61 Kimbler, Larry (Bristol Scenic Park) 55 King, Marlon (Virginia Beach First) 65 Lamphire, Mike (Colonial Heights) 37 Lankford, Wynne (Richmond Southside) 45 Larimore, Bob (Victoria) 46 Mairena, Yeliz (Tidewater Central Renacer Con Cristo )* 64 Marston, Buddy/Gaye (Fredericksburg Salem Fields) 10 Martin, Tony (Spring Creek) 73 McGlinchy, Garry (Culpeper Hope Community) 9 McKnight, David (Gwynn s Island) 49 Million, Loren (Dinwiddie) 38 Mills, Rob (Richmond Cross Pointe) 43 Mirach, Solomon (Alexandria East African)* 25 Montanez, Samuel (Harrisonburg Esperanza Viva)* 71 Montanez, Samuel (Woodstock Esperanza Viva)* 77 Morrison, Mike (Hampton Saunders Road) 50 Moses, Bill (Danville Calvary) 16 Mueller, Jason (Richmond Connecting Pointe) 43 Neth, Sam (Richmond All Nations) 41 Norwood, Greg (Richmond Hope Community) 44 O'Shell, Gary (Dulles Family Life) 28 Parker, Stephen (Salem Living Well) 21 Paulino, Randolf/Nirky (Hampton Puerta de Salvación) 50 Paulino, Nirky (VA Beach El Shaddai)* 65 Paulino, Randolf (Williamsburg Iglesia)* 52 Peaden, Kris (Rockbridge Community) 72 Perdue, Allen (Manassas) 10 Perkins, Charles (Stuarts Draft Good Shepherd) 74 Philip, Victor (Norfolk Calvary) 63 Pieper, Chip (Chesapeake Branch) 61 Pruitt, C.M./Virginia (Roanoke Grandview Heights) 20 Ramirez, Raul (Dumfries La Vid Verdadera)* 28 Rankin, Marvin (Crozet Gathering)* 70 Riddle, Lynn (Roanoke Hollins) 21 Ridder, Drew (Verona Living Stone) 75 Rider, Jonathan (Arlington First) 27 B-4

37 Church List by Pastor Page Rojas, Eduardo (Mount Vernon Iglesia) 32 See, Genis (Winchester Luz Y Vida)* 76 Shallenburg, Paul (Marion) 56 Shuff, Camelot (Newport News) 51 Silva, Juan (Annandale Presencia de Dios) 26 Soliz, Jose (Woodbridge Iglesia) 33 Thomas, Todd (Timberville) 74 Tillman, Charles (Richmond Woodville) 46 Tola-Cruz, Judith M. (Leesburg Iglesia) 30 Villatoro, Laura (Lorton Santidad a Jehova)* 31 Wade, Doug (Mount Crawford Dayspring) 72 Ward, Nick/Erin (Portsmouth) 63 Weaver, Bob (Charlottesville Northridge Community) 69 West, Tim (Winchester First) 76 Whitt, Jeff (Forest Family Fellowship) 17 Willis, Kerry (Harrisonburg First) 71 Willis, Stephen (Lynchburg First) 17 Wilson, Wayne (Abingdon) 55 Wiseman, Robert (Covington First) 15 Wright, David (Bristol Turning Point) 56 Woods, David (Hopewell) 39 Yacovone, Paul (Madison Heights Emmanuel) 18 Zuñiga, Francisco/Imelda (Roanoke Amor Viviente) 18 * New Start or Venue B-5

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41 He is THE DOOR... Culpeper Hope Community Church of the Nazarene 121 E. Culpeper St., Culpeper, VA 22701, Pastor-(7/15) Garry McGlinchy, WE ARE GROWING! The Lord has blessed us with two new families. We received three new Nazarenes as members. We have established a Monday night Bible study that is a time of great fellowship and discipleship. We hosted a blood drive with the American Red Cross. We have also begun a partnership with the local Salvation Army that just moved in down the street. We look forward to see how the Holy Spirit will continue to move in this upcoming year World Evangelism 5.50% 4.56% P&B Budget 2.25% 2.24% Education Budget 2.58% 2.24% VMF/DUB 5.00% 4.67% Church Income $60,576 $54,270 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 3 0 Responsibility List Fredericksburg Iglesia del Nazareno 1120 Gordon Road, Fredericksburg, Virginia Co-Pastor-(10/11) Walter Cruz, nazarenofredericksburg@gmail.com, Co-Pastora-(10/11) Maritza Cruz, maritzacruz41@yahoo.com, God is marvelously moving within His people. Since we started our Prayer Services every Thursday, we have seen God do extraordinary things in the lives of the people of the church. Many people of the congregation have shared about how their lives have been transformed and how they have grown spiritually. There is a difference in the atmosphere of our congregation, because we are seeking God and following what is written in 2 Chronicles 7:14. We give God all glory and all honor for what He is doing in Fredericksburg. B-9

42 He is THE DOOR... Fredericksburg Salem Fields Community Church of the Nazarene Gordon Rd., Fredericksburg, VA 22407, Co-Lead Pastors-(3/95) Buddy and Gaye Marston, It is an honor to be part of an alive, healthy Body of Christ. Salem Fields Community church exists to know Jesus and share real hope to anyone, everywhere. The mission is being fulfilled, evidenced by 328+ professions of faith in Jesus Christ this year. We give Glory to God for what He has done through praying, giving, serving, surrendered people. Financial World Evangelism 5.50% 5.50% P&B Budget 2.25% 2.25% Education Budget.06% 0.10% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.00% Church Income $1,739,497 $1,494,144 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes Responsibility List 11,391 10,698 Manassas Church of the Nazarene 8220 E. Spruce St., Manassas, VA 20111, Pastor-(1/15) Allen Perdue, At MCN, our mission is to MAKE, MOTIVATE, and MULTIPLY followers of Jesus. This past year we have worked hard to align our Church, our ministries, and our future with God s will. Our leaders and members are people of prayer and great faith. Together, we are taking some very bold steps forward. We are thankful to the Lord for sending us the help and encouragement of Dr. Paul Borden and our District Superintendent. Please pray for us as we step into this new season of ministry and mission, all for God s glory, that more women, men, girls, and boys will come to know Jesus in Western Prince William County! Financial World Evangelism 5.50% 5.71% P&B Budget 2.25% 2.26% Education Budget 2.25% 2.26% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.00% Church Income $195,214 $217,143 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 12 6 Responsibility List B-10

43 He is THE DOOR... Manassas Cristo Vive Iglesia del Nazareno 8220 E. Spruce St, Manassas, VA Pastor-In Transition There are events and marvelous works of the Lord that have occurred in Cristo Vive in the past year. In May was the event of Mother s Day. In the month of Oct. there were two events; one teens and one children s event. The following month was an event of thanksgiving. In December was the Christmas party. In February was strength of couple s event. This year many great things occurred, but perhaps the most important was the brothers and sisters that reconciled as well as those who accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Eight reconciled and nine accepted Christ. Out of these seven they became members of the church as well. Praise be to God for church he is doing through us! Financial World Evangelism 6.21% 5.50% P&B Budget 2.55% 2.25% Education Budget 2.71% 2.34% VMF/DUB 5.68% 5.00% Church Income $57,990 $71,231 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 7 6 Responsibility List Orange Church of the Nazarene 159 W. Nelson St., Orange, VA 22960, Pastor-(12/16) Pam Edelman, pbeldelman@gmail.com, One of the highlights this year is our Wednesday night FLOW program. We begin the evening with Fellowship time. During this time, we offer homework help and dinner to the neighborhood children. We then have a Lesson time where we study the Bible together to learn about God. This is following by a time of Outpouring, our prayers, our energy, ourselves with one another. We end the evening with a short time of Worship. Flow = Fellowship, Learning, Outpouring and Worship. This ministry is growing on a weekly basis and we have many children who choose to come, unaccompanied by adults, to participate with us each week. We feel so blessed to be a part of their lives! Financial World Evangelism 1.67% 5.51% P&B Budget 0.68% 2.26% Education Budget 0.68% 2.26% VMF/DUB 0.66% 5.50% Church Income $27,217 $25,782 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 10 4 Responsibility List B-11

44 He is THE DOOR... South Stafford Life Community Church of the Nazarene 37 Trail Ridge Ln., Fredericksburg, VA Pastor-(3/16) Timothy DeVine, From all tithes and offerings of this past church year ( ), South Stafford Life Community Church gave 25% to World Missions and another 25% to our local Christian Pregnancy Center! We praise the LORD for the mission work that He is doing-both globally and locally! B-12

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47 He is THE DOOR... Christiansburg First Church of the Nazarene 860 Peppers Ferry Rd., Christiansburg, VA 24073, Pastor-(7/02) Rick Bailey, It s been so good to welcome a new member by transfer and to have another woman attending with her. We have also had others coming more often which is encouraging to us all. Financial World Evangelism 3.04% 1.60% P&B Budget 0.00% 0.00% Education Budget 0.00% 0.00% VMF/DUB 0.00% 0.00% Church Income $51,874 $52,987 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 0 0 Responsibility List Covington First Church of the Nazarene (Mail: 336 E. Parrish St.), 126 E. Locust St., Covington, VA 24426, Pastor-(3/99) Robert Wiseman, rwwzmn@yahoo.com, The highlight of our year has been the souls that have been saved, lives changed, and the spiritual growth of these individuals. Financial World Evangelism 5.50% 5.51% P&B Budget 2.34% 2.26% Education Budget 2.34% 2.25% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.00% Church Income $53,260 $54,277 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 0 0 Responsibility List B-15

48 He is THE DOOR... Danville Calvary Church of the Nazarene 2450 Franklin Turnpike, Danville, VA 24540, Pastor-(7/14) Bill Moses, As a pastor, I am always thinking about people who are in need of Christian counseling and there is a long list of needs. There are special needs for woman, men and our youth today. There are areas of abortion, abuse, anger, attitude, bitterness, cutting, dating, divorce, drinking, drugs, sex, suicide and even problems with time management these days, the list is endless. This year as a pastor I was faced counseling one of these areas praying to God for the right answer, praying that God that He would show me the right direction to help this person. Even after doing the best, I could along with God s leadership it did not turn out the way that I thought it would. Sometimes all we really give is the comfort in God s word. In Psalm 91:1-2 reads He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust. Financial World Evangelism 1.96% 2.65% P&B Budget 0.94% 1.14% Education Budget 0.00% 0.19% VMF/DUB 0.00% 7.73% Church Income $25,376 $20,372 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 2 1 Responsibility List Floyd Church of the Nazarene 104 Penn Ave., Floyd, VA 24091, Supply Pastor-Edsel Conner, edsel.conner@gregpoole.com Greatest thing that has happen is the growth in our youth department. Me and my wife Judy have eight children which did grow the church as soon as we started attending, but the youth department has shown the greatest number of growth due to the Children inviting their school friends. The youth had their first lock-in in November and had 21 young people to attend, we had an Easter egg hunt, youth hiking trip, nursing home ministry, where our children minister in music, Baseball outing on Wednesday nights, and other events. Plus, we are having some Hispanic young people to attending and that is exciting. Our attendance grew on Sunday, but the youth department has seen greatest growth especially on Wednesday night where we are having total attendance in service. Something Good is Going to Happen! Financial World Evangelism 5.96% 5.62% P&B Budget 2.27% 2.26% Education Budget 2.27% 2.26% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.00% Church Income $35,783 $46,137 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 0 0 Responsibility List B-16

49 He is THE DOOR... Forest Family Fellowship Church of the Nazarene (Mail: P.O. Box 777, Forest, VA 24551), Lynchburg Hwy., Lynchburg, VA 24502, Pastor-(4/03) Jeff Whitt, Over the past year we have made incremental steps in the site planning for the next steps in the development of the 7.7 acres that the Lord blessed us to purchase along the main travel corridor between Lynchburg and Bedford. We are learning patience as we anticipate the future permanent church home for our congregation. God is good and we have the opportunity to serve alongside a great group of people who endeavor to make Christlike disciples and who are very genuine in their faith! All donations towards building the new facility may be mailed to: PO Box 777, Forest, VA, They will be joyfully received! Financial World Evangelism 5.50% 5.51% P&B Budget 2.25% 2.25% Education Budget 2.25% 2.46% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.00% Church Income $223,140 $99,370 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 0 0 Responsibility List Lynchburg First Church of the Nazarene 1737 Wards Ferry Rd., Lynchburg, VA 24502, Pastor-(8/01) Stephen Willis, stephen@lynchburgnaz.com, The faithfulness of our Father never seizes to amaze us! Each year the increase and influence that God has given us is a testimony to His goodness. Never before in the history of our great church have we had the opportunity to touch so many people in the name of Jesus. LFCN was an open door to Christ in the following ways: LFCN s Rebuild Project provided major repairs to a family home that was devastated by fire, LFCN s Village Transformation Project- This LFCN W&W team provided a clean water well, upgrades to village school, wellness clinic, and VBS team to Loma Del Veinto, Guatemala, LFCN s Food Pantry fed & prayed for over 4,000 families in the greater Lynchburg area, LFCN s Life Stream Recovery & Well Spring Counseling Service that ministered too many who are struggling to grow spiritually as a result of hurts, habits and hang-ups, LFCN s Life Group Ministry that remained faithful to making Christ-like disciples to the Nations. We are grateful for the open doors that God has provided for our local congregation. As we have been committed to Loving God, Loving Others and Serving Both God s continue blessings have been evident as we set new records in membership, worship attendance, discipleship, and financial giving. Financial World Evangelism 5.50% 5.50% P&B Budget 2.25% 2.25% Education Budget 2.25% 2.25% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.00% Church Income $1,039,841 $1,068,989 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes Responsibility List B-17

50 He is THE DOOR... Madison Heights Emmanuel Church of the Nazarene (Mail: P.O. Box 1237) 401 Dixie Airport Rd., Madison Heights, VA Pastor-(9/10) Paul Yacovone, Ever been accused of being a maintenance man? I have. Who bears the pain in a struggling church? Who feels the strain in a small church? Who has to make the bricks without the straw (Pharaoh to Moses) in a church caught up in its smallness? Who takes the blame? Put it on me. Lord, help me to fail forward. Compromise for bodies, buildings and bucks is not the answer. Prayer, faithfulness and obedience will be. I m just a nobody, who wants to tell everybody, about Somebody, who can save anybody. Emmanuel prays for revival, growth, holiness, and all who read this. Lord, increase our faith! Financial World Evangelism 7.38% 10.74% P&B Budget 3.25% 2.75% Education Budget 3.25% 2.75% VMF/DUB 5.64% 5.50% Church Income $28,159 $21,921 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 0 0 Responsibility List (Roanoke) Amor Viviente Iglesia del Nazareno 728 Highland Ave., SE, Roanoke, VA 24013, Co-Pastor-(1/05) Francisco Zuñiga, fjzuniga@hotmail.com, , Co-Pastora (1/05) Imelda Zuñiga, imeldadzuniga@hotmail.com, We thank our loving God for giving us the privilege of serving him one more year. The Bible assures us that the sower sows and waits to see the harvest. Every year we are sowing and we see part of the harvest, but we hope more to see the blessings of God for each of the families of our church and for all the new members the Holy Spirit will add to the church. We have a precious group of leaders with a desire to give the best of their lives to God and to their neighbor as the Bible tells us. This 2016 we had the privilege of baptizing 7 brothers and sisters as well as 7 new conversions. We give glory and honor to our loving God. May God help us to persevere in the life of holiness and consecration. Financial World Evangelism 5.82% 2.04% P&B Budget 2.38% 2.30% Education Budget 2.38% 0.61% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.00% Church Income $47,151 $50,007 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 2 3 Responsibility List B-18

51 He is THE DOOR... Roanoke East Gate Church of the Nazarene 2002 East Gate Ave. N.E., Roanoke, VA 24012, Pastor-(3/07) Shannon Harris, East Gate has grown numerically but more importantly grown spiritually in all areas of ministry. East Gate has partnered with Herman L. Horn Elementary School this year to help meet the needs of the staff and students by the giving of school supplies to those in need, a weekly staff member volunteer presence at the school, fixing food for the staff, and giving angel tree gifts to those families in need. We are excited about this new outreach opportunity God has given us! Financial World Evangelism 5.50% 5.50% P&B Budget 2.25% 2.25% Education Budget 2.25% 2.25% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.00% Church Income $358,589 $454,902 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 13 9 Responsibility List Roanoke First Church of the Nazarene 728 Highland Ave. S.E., Roanoke, VA 24013, Pastor-Cameron Dunlop, cameron.dunlop2@gmail.com, Arrival of new pastor July 18 th. Financial World Evangelism 5.50% 4.03% P&B Budget 2.25% 1.66% Education Budget 2.25% 2.21% VMF/DUB 5.00% 4.73% Church Income $293,452 $269,483 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 0 11 Responsibility List B-19

52 He is THE DOOR... Roanoke Garden City Church of the Nazarene 3401 Garden City Blvd. S.E., Roanoke, VA 24014, Pastor-(10/10) Stephen Gordon, This year we celebrated conversions, baptisms and new members. We celebrate a new spirit and atmosphere that is blowing through the church. God continues to show his faithfulness to the mission outpost of Garden City. Financial World Evangelism 1.68% 2.97% P&B Budget 0.35% 0.59% Education Budget 0.19% 0.19% VMF/DUB 1.89% 1.63% Church Income $78,693 $87,019 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 3 0 Responsibility List Roanoke Grandview Heights Church of the Nazarene 2308 Highland Rd. S.E., Roanoke, VA , Co-Pastor-(1/14) C.M. Pruitt, cmpruitt@gmail.com, Co-Pastor-(1/14) Virginia Pruitt, virginia.pruitt@gmail.com, This year has been a year of renovating our facilities and preparing the building to open the Door to our community. We have added New Carpet, New Windows, New AC and Heating Units, and New paint on the entire main level. A prayer room was completed which is also opened to our community. On our Open House Sunday, we had two people who gave their life to Jesus. We are excited to see how God is going to open the Door of our facilities to reach our community for Him. Financial World Evangelism 5.50% 5.50% P&B Budget 2.25% 2.25% Education Budget 2.25% 2.25% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.00% Church Income $16,195 $17,506 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship 8 8 New Nazarenes 0 0 Responsibility List B-20

53 He is THE DOOR... Roanoke Hollins Church of the Nazarene 7039 Plantation Rd. N.E., Roanoke, VA 24019, Pastor-(9/93) Lynn Riddle, Community ministry to Local School program for needy children. Special Veterans Service was a remarkable success as we reached out to the Veterans in the community with special recognition and a meal. After the death of one of our key leaders; God has provided miraculous help, and several new leaders are rising to the occasion. Financial World Evangelism 5.50% 5.80% P&B Budget 2.25% 2.26% Education Budget 1.09% 0.25% VMF/DUB 1.79% 1.36% Church Income $92,948 $92,896 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 0 0 Responsibility List Salem Living Well Church of the Nazarene (Mail: P.O. Box 2431) 3631 Evelyn Dr., Salem, VA 24153, Pastor-(6/07) Stephen Parker, pastorstevesp@msn.com, Seven years ago a church moved out of a 19,200 square foot building on Main Street below us. We began to dream big, real big, they marketed the building for 3.2 million dollars. I knew that price was impossible, but as I walked into their building and looked around, I just had a feeling it was going to be ours. We used the building for special events and fell in love with it. Four years ago we fasted and prayed and asked God to give us the building. We put a check mark on the card every time we prayed. We asked God for that building several thousand times.he gave it to us, we are going to fill it up! Financial World Evangelism 5.50% 5.50% P&B Budget 2.25% 2.25% Education Budget 2.25% 2.25% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.00% Church Income $211,659 $170,096 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes Responsibility List B-21

54 He is THE DOOR... Salem Un Camino Mejor Iglesia del Nazareno 845 Hemlock Rd. Salem, VA Pastor-(10/11) Aarón Bautista, Report of the most outstanding thing of the year. In the month of January of this year we started as a church to fast the last Saturday of every month, we gather from 6 in the morning until 1 in the afternoon, sharing testimonies, praying and singing. During the night of that same day we have a prayer vigil, we are witnesses that God is supporting us, because people are starting to come to the church, families are showing up, this is all due to the prayer and fasting and we are sure that if we keep praying, more lives will come to the feet of Christ. We are praying every Tuesday at 7:30 pm in the homes of the church members, every week we go to a different home and this is helping unite us more and more as a church. B-22

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57 He is THE DOOR... Alexandria East African Church of the Nazarene 20 E. Braddock Rd., Alexandria, VA Pastor-(11/11) Solomon Mirach, First of all, I thank the Lord for this year has been time of blessing because three of my children got married within 7 months, two came from Eritrea to USA, and 14 people joined the church membership. Second, we thank God for His wonderful presence and mercies. Our congregation is growing and we see the work of the Holy Spirit in our midst, convicting people and enlarging our vision. Third, we love Nazarenes for your love, care, and support. Thank you for your prayers and we request to continue praying for us until we see a sweeping revival in our area and through the Metropolitan area. Alexandria First Church of the Nazarene 20 E. Braddock Rd., Alexandria, VA Pastor-(2/14) Jorge Garcia, jorgegarcia02@yahoo.com, First, we give thanks to our Lord Christ and to our leaders of the District for giving us the privilege to serve. We are thankful with the Lord for all his blessings in our lives and the blessings in our ministry. This year with the help of our Lord we graduated our first leaders that started The Master s Plan. This has allowed us to open new bible cells with the purpose of sharing the good news to those who do not congregate. This year our children participated in the Nazarene bible quizzing they have been studying specific books of the bible and represented our church at the district level quiz. Two of our quizzers qualified to go to the national level quiz meet. I am very grateful of our children quizzers, and grateful that we can continue the vision to reach more lives for Christ. Financial World Evangelism 5.63% 5.80% P&B Budget 2.30% 2.39% Education Budget 2.30% 2.39% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.00% Church Income $74,201 $76,593 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes Responsibility List B-25

58 He is THE DOOR... Annandale Calvary Church of the Nazarene 8220 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003, Pastor-(3/05) James Heyward, OUR FOCUS WAS: CONNECTING AROUND THE TABLE THROUGH THE GATHERING-AN EXPERIENCE OF: CONNECTING-fellowshipping through food, announcements, and time of greeting WORSHIPING-experiencing music and a message from God s Word RESPONDING-seeking of God through: singing, communion, tithes and offering, and praying at the altar REFLECTING-discussing how we can apply what we ve learned from God in our lives Financial World Evangelism 5.53% 5.02% P&B Budget 2.25% 0.92% Education Budget 2.25% 2.24% VMF/DUB 5.00% 4.64% Church Income $436,185 $468,607 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 11 4 Responsibility List Annandale Presencia de Dios Iglesia del Nazareno (Mail: 8220 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003), Pastor-(7/12) Juan Silva, jsilva20785@yahoo.com, It is our privilege to be in the presence of God s church. In this year of service, we have seen the hand of God upon a congregation, who wants to serve God above all things and having an intimacy relationship with God and expand His kingdom through the gospel and reach out the lost souls for our Lord. From May April 2017, we had 38 new visitors, 10 baptized, 17 new members making a total of 168 members. We have congregation prayer service from 1-2 day a week with the support of 20 people seeking the face of the Lord. Our Vision is to reach out the lost souls for Christ so they can every day achieve holiness and love them with care through our 45 home Bible cells, 30 Academy training and pastoral messages, to expand more churches. We thank God, because every day pours out his glory and love upon the Presence of God s church. To God is the Glory. Financial World Evangelism 5.50% 5.50% P&B Budget 2.25% 2.25% Education Budget 2.25% 2.25% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.00% Church Income $81,168 $90,209 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes Responsibility List B-26

59 He is THE DOOR... Arlington First Church of the Nazarene st St. N., Arlington, VA 22201, Pastor-(9/06) Jonathan Rider, We thank God for the way He has redeemed and lifted up broken individuals and families through AFCN. Financial World Evangelism 5.50% 5.50% P&B Budget 2.25% 2.25% Education Budget 2.25% 2.25% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.00% Church Income $51,323 $59,430 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 0 2 Responsibility List Berryville Compassion Church of the Nazarene (Mail: Pinehill Ln., Purcellville, VA 20132) 22 E. Main St., Berryville, VA Pastor-(1/12) George Fitzwater, fitzwatergl@hotmail.com, During our prayer service one Wednesday night, Fred spoke to God about our little church. He said, We are small...but we are strong." This simple statement by Fred, very adeptly summarized this past year in our little church. By the grace of Christ, we have experienced tremendous growth, not so much on the roll books, but in unity and Christ likeness. Each of us believes that if we are faithful and multiply what God has already entrusted to us, He in turn will provide to us an increasing spiritual responsibility within the community. B-27

60 He is THE DOOR... Dulles Family Life Church of the Nazarene 14740H Flint Lee Rd., Chantilly, VA Pastor-(10/92) Gary P. O'Shell, The Lord is always very present with us, but He blessed us so much in enabling us to not only be a source of blessing in our community but to do so in tangible ways, especially in the area of generosity. He enabled us to be able to bless others not only through our regular giving towards recognized Nazarene ministries, but to individuals across the District and to ministries outside our denomination as well. We are humbled and thankful for the opportunity to give to others. Financial World Evangelism 5.50% 5.71% P&B Budget 2.26% 2.27% Education Budget 2.25% 2.25% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.00% Church Income $73,412 $80,616 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 1 0 Responsibility List Dumfries La Vid Verdadera Iglesia del Nazareno Jefferson Davis Hwy., Woodridge, VA Pastor--(1/17) Raul Ramirez (raulnazareno65@hotmail.com; ) God accomplishes his purposes in the projects that we undertake in the training of DCPI, mother s churches planting daughter s churches, God gave us a project and Dumfries was developed by the brothers from Woodbridge to start the first of January of the 2017 but... The Lord said this project for January The Church was born on the Route One in Woodbridge, then we submitted a project to move to Dumfries in the Methodist Church but they had another offer and rejected the ours. We continue to look for and found a small place at the entrance to Dumfries but were not comfortable. And here's the miracle, the United Methodist Church through our brother Rigoberto Acosta called us to see if we were interested in pursuing with the project so we said that if we voted already above mentioned project and the Methodist Church calls us, to sign the contract. So the Church of the Nazarene has a new Church address in Dumfries. TO GOD BE THE GLORY B-28

61 He is THE DOOR... Falls Church Emmanuele Iglesia del Nazareno 7416 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, VA Pastora-(1/13) Maria Fernanda Cortez, We are doing outside evangelical outreach services where more than 7 people got saved and we receive more than 15 new visitors in a month. We are also doing the social work as giving ESL, music and Aerobic classes for the community. Once a month we go in different areas of our city of Falls church to give more than 200 plates of hot food in shelters, 7/11 and places where our people are waiting to get picked up to get a job. Financial World Evangelism 2.65% 8.86% P&B Budget 0.77% 3.72% Education Budget 1.29% 3.21% VMF/DUB 5.06% 8.23% Church Income $53,962 $32,935 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes Responsibility List Front Royal Church of the Nazarene 1107 Monroe Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630, Pastor-(7/12) Steven Guizar, sguizar@yahoo.com, It is such a joy to see the missional focus our local church continues to be transformed into. We have seen salvations, hearts be filled, and feet made ready to share the love of God with others. We welcomed Pastor Ben and Stephanie Presson, as our new children s pastor! We have invested into local lives through the Front Royal Pregnancy Center and blessing the Blessing Box where folks can take what they need and give what they can. We have taken trips to Fawn Grove with trucks full of clothes and crisis care kits. We have raised money for world missions, and believe that through us, by God s power, lost, hurt, broken people will know that God loves them! Financial World Evangelism 5.86% 5.98% P&B Budget 2.39% 2.43% Education Budget 2.39% 2.43% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.00% Church Income $98,079 $77,453 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 2 1 Responsibility List B-29

62 He is THE DOOR... Leesburg Church of the Nazarene Roxbury Hall Rd., Leesburg, VA , Pastor-(6/16) Nathan Burns, LoColove is happening at Leesburg Nazarene! It means Loudoun County Love, but in Spanish, Loco means Crazy. We love Loudoun County and the Tri-State area with the crazy, audacious, incredible love of Jesus. It s foolishness in the world s eyes but for us, it s the story of Jesus. LoColove goes to a Nursing Home for an afternoon service, hosts Trunk n Treat, Church in the Park, Christmas Eve Eve (December 23rd), and a Car Show to rebuild a church in Nassau. We take breakfast to Laborers waiting for work, visit the sick, build ramps for disabled friends, and PRAY for people in need. All this and more, with the hope that what is seen in LCN is the LoColove of Jesus. Financial World Evangelism 5.50% 5.50% P&B Budget 2.25% 2.26% Education Budget 2.25% 2.26% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.00% Church Income $363,986 $330,364 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 12 3 Responsibility List Leesburg Iglesia del Nazareno Roxbury Hall Rd., Leesburg, VA Pastor-(7/14) Judith M. Tola-Cruz, judithtolachapi@verizon.net, God is good all the time. As pastors we are very grateful to our Heavenly Father. He has always been with us every step we have taken. Even when we think that our energy has run out, God has been there. We saw the power and miracle of God in our Hispanic congregation. Since we begins to work like a pastors, we ask God to fill our entire life with his love and his grace up on us, we were praying for a place dignity to worship to our God and for a Van. In the last ten months God respond, God touch the heart of our brothers and sisters in the Anglo congregation, God show his love sending to our new pastor Nathan Burns, now we have the privilege to have a good place and we are joyful, and also we have access to drive the Van. Our congregation is blessed and continues to work with a vision to have a van to provide transportation for people in need. This is a challenge that, with God's help, will become a reality. The cost is high but nothing is impossible for God. Our mission is to go and preach the gospel to every creature; our priority is to rescue lost souls so that they also know and experience the infinite love of God. Our challenge for 2017 is to start two new small groups and have transportation for our people. We believe in the promises of God, and we desire that in 2017 our congregation will grow spiritually and enjoy much more genuine intimacy with our Almighty God. B-30

63 He is THE DOOR... Lorton Santidad a Jehova Iglesia del Nazareno 9010 Lorton Station Blvd., Suite T-100, Lorton, VA Pastor-(3/16) Laura Villatoro, nelauri@yahoo.com, We celebrated our first church anniversary in April with an attendance of 74 people. We have an average attendance of 40 people. We are seeing the favor of God in this Lorton ministry, Santidad a Jehová. This first year: we had a total of 27 people who received Jesus Christ in their hearts as Lord and Savior, we ve baptized them, we ve Married them, we ve dedicated their children to the Lord, many had strayed away from the faith have been reconciled with Jesus Christ in the church of Santidad a Jehova, we paid our budgets in full. We are winning souls for Christ and are discipling them, we are affirming them in their new found faith in Christ, and finally we are sending them out to make more disciples, we have begun the school of discipleship "Christlike Disciples." This year we have seen the favor of God in this ministry and we give all honor and glory to God who enables us. We want to continue to do the will of God in the Church of Santidad a Jehova. Please Keep us in your prayers and God bless you! Loudoun Valley Church of the Nazarene Charles Town Pike, Purcellville, VA 20132, Pastor-(12/16) Bruce Gardner, bgardner@lvcn.org; Lots of things have changed this year at Loudoun Valley, as we have transitioned to new leadership at the Pastor position. The Academy, our largest ministry to the community around us, has maintained its relationship with families and made some new ones as well. We are going back to the basics in discipleship having studied our 16 articles of faith this past winter as we journeyed into the Passover Season. We are moving toward becoming an Organic Outreach congregation, seeking God s will in how to build relationships with lost people where they are, letting the Holy Spirit influence them into becoming Christ-like disciples making disciples, making disciples. Our motto: Loving God, Loving People, Building Relationships By Serving Both. Financial World Evangelism 5.65% 5.69% P&B Budget 2.31% 2.33% Education Budget 2.31% 2.33% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.00% Church Income $117,867 $107,358 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 2 4 Responsibility List B-31

64 He is THE DOOR... Mount Vernon Iglesia del Nazareno 3220 Holly Hill Rd. Alexandria VA 22306, Pastor-(2/15) Eduardo Rojas, One more year, new experiences, new things learned and of course new expectations. To sum up a blessed year in which our assistance has grown and we have been able to continue implementing The Master s Plan as a tool to reach our goals as a church. This year we have been able to have our first two retreats. We had a women s and a men s retreat with a total number of 39 people. There was a team of people serving at the retreat working to serve each person that attended and to reach our goals. We know that we still have much to do and learn but we believe that with the Lord s help this new year we will be able to do our work better and know that it is with His help that we can keep going. May God continue blessing you and we thank you for your prayers. Financial World Evangelism 6.02% 5.50% P&B Budget 2.34% 2.37% Education Budget 3.43% 2.37% VMF/DUB 7.21% 5.71% Church Income $73,981 $76,730 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 11 7 Responsibility List Woodbridge Church of the Nazarene Smoketown Rd., Woodbridge, VA 22192;, Pastor-(1/06) Athan W. Burch, aburch@woodbridgenaz.com, This has been a year of transition. We have had many long time members retire, move, and had military transfers of ministry leaders. Yet, I praise God for His faithfulness. We have had many new faces in the congregation this past year! Our focus for these eleven years has been reaching ages 4-14, the target age for effective evangelism. As a result, we received two teenagers into membership and baptized three other youth. Due to a tremendously gracious estate gift, we have been able to renovate our education wing, kitchen/cafeteria, bathrooms, and daycare classrooms. Financial World Evangelism 5.66% 5.50% P&B Budget 2.25% 2.25% Education Budget 2.25% 2.25% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.00% Church Income $416,000 $507,000 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 4 13 Responsibility List B-32

65 He is THE DOOR... Woodbridge Iglesia del Nazareno Smoketowne Rd., Woodbridge, VA Pastor-Jose Soliz, God has been greatly blessing our church in many areas. This year we continue the work of cells, where new families and people have arrived in the path of our Savior. We came to be a mother church by adopting Dumfries La Vid Verdadera as our daughter church and we sent our brother Raul Ramirez and his family to pastor the church and where we are supporting and helping. Activities continue to grow and impact our lives and the lives that come to our church, children, youngsters, ladies and gentlemen. This year we were blessed to receive 11 new members in our church, and for this year we already have a list of new members. The glory be to our Lord Jesus Scripture today and always God Bless them. Financial World Evangelism 6.77% 5.94% P&B Budget 2.88% 2.43% Education Budget 2.88% 2.43% VMF/DUB 5.38% 5.10% Church Income $60,590 $78,425 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 10 0 Responsibility List B-33

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69 He is THE DOOR... Buckingham Church of the Nazarene 1206 Twin Creek Rd., Buckingham, VA 23921, Pastor-(7/05) Michelle Cleary, I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread. They are always generous and lend freely; their children will be blessed. The Buckingham Church continues to experience Father God s loving grace and blessings. As we continue to love one another as our Lord Jesus commands, we reach out to our community with food and service on a weekly basis. May the Lord build up Buckingham and all Virginia! Financial World Evangelism 0.01% 1.25% P&B Budget 0.00% 0.33% Education Budget 0.01% 1.86% VMF/DUB 0.02% 0.70% Church Income $32,954 $34,199 Attendance Membership Discipleship 8 7 Primary Worship New Nazarenes 0 0 Responsibility List Colonial Heights Church of the Nazarene 601 E. Ellerslie Ave., Colonial Heights, VA 23834, Pastor-(1/05) Louis "Mike" Lamphire, sclwkr222@verizon.net, Once again, we hosted well over 200 visitors for the "Safe Night Out" event for our community serving refreshments and providing inflatable amusement challenges for the children. Financial World Evangelism 5.53% 5.50% P&B Budget 2.25% 2.25% Education Budget 2.25% 2.25% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.02% Church Income $100,875 $119,500 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 2 3 Responsibility List B-37

70 He is THE DOOR... Crewe Church of the Nazarene (Mail: 609 W. Carolina Ave.) Lipscomb and W. Carolina Ave., Crewe, VA 23930, Pastor-(7/05) Charles "Jud" Compton, The Holy Spirit s presence with us and Gods going with us is the highlight of every year. John 15:5 without me you can do nothing. Financial World Evangelism 6.32% 5.93% P&B Budget 2.41% 2.41% Education Budget 2.41% 2.41% VMF/DUB 5.03% 5.28% Church Income $178,217 $165,728 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 4 0 Responsibility List Dinwiddie Church of the Nazarene Old Vaughan Rd., Dinwiddie, VA 23841, Pastor-(6/92) Loren M. Million Jr., lmillion1@comcast.net, Financial World Evangelism 5.84% 5.70% P&B Budget 2.52% 2.60% Education Budget 2.52% 2.58% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.00% Church Income $18,087 $14,935 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 0 1 Responsibility List B-38

71 He is THE DOOR... Highland Springs Church of the Nazarene 6003 Hawkes Lane, Richmond, VA 23223, Pastor-(4/00) Nick Crosby, We were privileged to baptize five people this year. Three of our children who had been saved, and completed the six-week study. So You Want to Follow Jesus. Were baptized One of our teenagers that had accepted Christ a couple of years ago was baptized. His mother was also baptized. Both of them joined our church as members this year. She has started teaching our Middler Sunday School class, Children s Church, and has taken on heading up the Senior Adult Ministry. This family has attended our church for over ten years. We are thrilled that they have become so involved. Financial World Evangelism 7.56% 6.68% P&B Budget 2.42% 2.37% Education Budget 2.42% 2.37% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.00% Church Income $86,972 $91,481 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 4 1 Responsibility List Hopewell Church of the Nazarene 509 Smithfield Ave., Hopewell, VA 23860, Pastor-(3/13) David G. Woods, hopenaz@comcast.net, Second consecutive Work & Witness trip to Fawn Grove Compassion Center. Six participants being transformed through service to others. Inspiring, youth-led community prayer event with See You at the Pole. First ever! Continuing success (with Third Annual) Classic Car Cruise-In that brought over 300 guests to our location, offering free food and faith-filled fun. Nazarene Essentials class led to new adult elective and attendance increase of more than 25%. Contagious baptisms resulting in two services already planned for this year. Financial World Evangelism 6.57% 6.24% P&B Budget 2.37% 2.30% Education Budget 2.37% 2.34% VMF/DUB 5.50% 5.19% Church Income $84,479 $102,713 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 1 2 Responsibility List B-39

72 He is THE DOOR... Hopewell Fuente de Agua Viva Iglesia del Nazareno 509 Smithfield Ave., Hopewell, VA Pastor-(5/16) Mateo Coronel, My family and I thank God for saving us and allow us to work in his work, and every one of you brothers for helping us in this wonderful work of God. We have been serving for 2 years in this Ministry, Fountain of Living water in Hopewell, always backed by the mother church House of my Father and pastor David Wood, with his congregation. For the glory of God, we currently meet between 30 to 35 people and we are hoping to reap more souls in this coming year, because we are working and waiting for God to do the work in each one. We have seen great spiritual need in people in this short time we have been in Hopewell and our vision is, preaching of Jesus Christ, we are aware that it will not be so easy, but with our team we firmly believe that the Holy Spirit will do everything that we cannot do. So I encourage everyone in the church to continue serving God. Louisa Huntington Community Fellowship Church of the Nazarene 147 Shortmans Rd., Mineral, VA 23117, Pastor-In Transition Winning in the Kingdom is measured by faithfulness, not necessarily success. We at HCF strive to remain faithful to whatever opportunities are placed before us. We recently had the opportunity to minister to a young homeless woman. We were able to provide her with a place to live, helped her to get her personal life in order and assisted with finding her a job. Unfortunately, this was a challenging situation that did not turn out as we had hoped. But we continue to have a relationship with her and will continue to pray for her well-being, both physically and spiritually. We are grateful for this opportunity and are committed to remaining faithful, despite the challenges and outcomes. Financial World Evangelism 5.99% 7.80% P&B Budget 2.30% 2.39% Education Budget 2.30% 3.36% VMF/DUB 5.19% 5.08% Church Income $38,344 $44,356 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 0 0 Responsibility List B-40

73 He is THE DOOR... Richmond All Nations Church of the Nazarene (Mail: Gordon School Rd., 23236) 4252 Panola Rd., Richmond, VA 23234, Pastor-(5/99) Sam Neth, In 2016, the Lord saved five people who came from other states to visit Richmond All Nations Church. Financial World Evangelism 0.00% 1.15% P&B Budget 0.00% 0.16% Education Budget 0.00% 0.16% VMF/DUB 0.00% 0.63% Church Income $56,641 $63,749 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 0 1 Responsibility List Richmond Casa de mi Padre Iglesia del Nazareno 6851 Courthouse Rd., Chesterfield VA Pastor-(1/04) Domingo Gutierrez, a8gutierr@aol.com, Spiritual condition of the Church: in every opportunity we have dedicated to praying for God s favor in our work, we are studying the Word of God. Focusing mainly in the small groups and discipleship, this year new conversions and people with the desire to serve. Program that we developed this year: we continue working hard to win more souls for Christ through: evangelism, visiting and prayer, there is more discipleship compared to last year. We have a vision to spiritually grow in leadership and mentoring the new believers. Plans for the upcoming year: make more emphasis on multiplying our home bible cells (small groups), focus more on equipping our leaders the best as we can for them to serve the Lord better, we will bring more ministers to have as guest preachers, in order to reinforce our vision to win new souls for Christ. Financial World Evangelism 5.56% 5.50% P&B Budget 3.04% 2.25% Education Budget 2.50% 2.37% VMF/DUB 5.26% 5.00% Church Income $141,750 $128,272 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 7 8 Responsibility List B-41

74 He is THE DOOR... Richmond Chester Outreach Church of the Nazarene Happy Hill Rd., Chester, VA Pastor-(11/14) David Hathaway, If you stand at the end of the drive and look in at our church, you ll see a white building, with a cross on the front, and a white picket fence stretched across a nice plot of lawn. When you move in a bit closer, you ll see some worn areas where the weather has beaten against the siding. And some can tell of the day the cross fell down, really fell off the church and several people were needed to get the cross back up. You ll see some wood trim starting to peel just like grey hair starts to invade the dark forest. The closer you get, the clearer you see the real condition of our church. That works on the inside too. And with the people. The closer you get to the people, the more you can see. You get a glimpse of what they ve had to weather. There is a cross on the inside too. Really. I don t recall see any fences on the inside. Not actual fences, anyway. But when you move in a little closer, you have a better chance of seeing the real condition. Financial World Evangelism 5.50% 5.70% P&B Budget 2.25% 2.27% Education Budget 2.25% 2.32% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.24% Church Income $52,323 $49,042 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 0 0 Responsibility List Richmond Comunidad de Esperanza Iglesia del Nazareno 8391 Atlee Rd, Mechanicsville VA Pastor-(9/10) Carlos Raúl Gómez, hanovervida@hotmail.com, Financial 2017 World Evangelism 6.81% P&B Budget 2.77% Education Budget 3.24% VMF/DUB 6.69% Church Income $26,240 Attendance 2017 Membership 23 Discipleship 26 Primary Worship 43 New Nazarenes 0 Responsibility List 188 B-42

75 He is THE DOOR... Richmond Connecting Pointe Church of the Nazarene (Mail: P.O. Box 296, Oilville, VA 23129) 591 Broad St. Rd., Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103, Pastor-Jason Mueller, Hm. Thinking. Thinking. What ministry at Connecting Pointe this past year should I highlight? Maybe I should tell about the way the congregation reached out to the High School teachers by serving up ice cream sundaes? Or, I could tell about how the congregation took an offering and gave nearly $ towards purchasing backpacks for school children? Or, I could tell about how Connecting Pointe folks sacrificed and gave leadership to a Work and Witness trip to Ecuador to lay the foundation for a future church there and provided a new refrigerator for a congregation? Or, I could tell about an amazing Easter egg hunt that the congregation provided for the children of the community? Hm. Just not sure what to share! (Wes Smith) Financial World Evangelism 6.07% 6.25% P&B Budget 2.40% 2.27% Education Budget 2.63% 2.27% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.00% Church Income $179,232 $197,883 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 0 2 Responsibility List Richmond Cross Pointe Church of the Nazarene 8710 Hull Street Road, North Chesterfield, VA , Pastor-(2/09) Rob Mills, robnsuemills@gmail.com, Cross Pointe Church of the Nazarene is an exciting, living, and growing organism influencing each other, our community, and our world for Christ, through an inter-generational format of loving, caring, and sharing. Our desire is to be a holiness community committed to living a life pleasing to the Master. What is then accomplished in our midst is not by our might or by our power, but by the Spirit of God. At Cross Pointe Church of the Nazarene, the Spirit truly makes the difference. Financial World Evangelism 5.86% 5.73% P&B Budget 2.29% 2.34% Education Budget 2.93% 3.20% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.00% Church Income $245,150 $227,786 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 7 7 Responsibility List B-43

76 He is THE DOOR... Richmond El Remanente Iglesia del Nazareno 8710 Hull Street Rd., North Chesterfield, VA Pastor-(9/16) Jeffrey Hernandez, In September of 2016 the Lord entrusted the ministry of EL REMANENTE in Richmond. In that time, we have had one person who gave their life to Christ. The new ministry has added eight members including one new Nazarene. Taking young impassionate members, seeing their growth and taking the responsibility of a new start. The Lord also leveraged our ministry and our youth leaders were able to help in spring youth camp where two young person s gave their lives to Christ and many other youth committed to strengthening their relationships with God. We pray for more victories in the time to come. Richmond Hope Community Church of the Nazarene 8391 Atlee Rd., Mechanicsville, VA 23116, Pastor-(1/01) Greg Norwood, greg@hopenow.cc, Our mission of hope goes around the corner and around the world. Since 2012, we have been partnering with our sister church in Masatepe, Nicaragua, to help them fulfill their vision of a new templo, enabling them to reach many more people for Jesus Christ. During this assembly year, we made our third trip to help complete this project. In November, Pastor Greg was invited to preach at the dedication service of the new building. Over 250 were in attendance. Many were saved and one young man confessed a call to preach. We praise God for the 20+ people involved in the teams, as well as partnering churches: Communidad Esperanza, Varina and Cross Pointe. Thanks to all who gave and served, Hope lives in Masatepe, Nicaragua, and His name is Jesus! Financial World Evangelism 5.50% 5.52% P&B Budget 2.25% 2.26% Education Budget 2.25% 2.26% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.00% Church Income $344,166 $386,609 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 26 9 Responsibility List B-44

77 He is THE DOOR... Richmond Southside Church of the Nazarene 6851 Courthouse Rd., Chesterfield, VA 23832, Pastor-(1/15) Wynne Lankford, We are striving to reach out to the community, owning 2% of the unsaved, unchurched population of Chesterfield County. This mission field is 3,670 people we see as our responsibility to share Jesus. With our School (GCA), afterschool programs (XZONE) counseling center (Footsteps) and outreach ministries we will continue to go to the wells of our community, start conversations, look for open doors, share Jesus, and see Him transform our community! This past year we had 568 accept Jesus through our ministries and mission this year. God is good; we are looking forward to following Jesus as He teaches us to be fishers of men transforming lives! Financial World Evangelism 5.50% 5.50% P&B Budget 2.25% 2.25% Education Budget 2.25% 2.26% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.00% Church Income $2,731,721 $2,622,055 Attendance Membership Discipleship ,229 Primary Worship ,436 New Nazarenes Responsibility List 9,167 8,751 Richmond Varina Church of the Nazarene 5350 Darbytown Rd., Henrico, VA 23231, Pastor-(1/11) Joyce Grambo, God gave us a mission and vision of Equipping the Church, Engaging the Culture and in that, we are always looking for new ways to put those things in motion. This year, we did a big Back to School party where we invited local law enforcement, the fire department, and rescue squad to be a part of this event. We gave away free food and had lots of things for kids of all ages to do. Our church came together and truly made this a community event. I thank God for the great people at Varina Church and their passion to point people to Christ through many different avenues. Financial World Evangelism 5.71% 6.41% P&B Budget 2.33% 2.62% Education Budget 2.33% 2.54% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.05% Church Income $229,413 $193,555 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 4 1 Responsibility List B-45

78 He is THE DOOR... Richmond Woodville Church of the Nazarene 2012 Selden St., Richmond, VA 23223, Pastor-(2/03) Charles Tillman, Sr., This year we accepted 20 new members by profession of faith and baptized 12 persons. We continue to see many disenfranchised persons delivered from the cycle of addiction and abuse. Our HeadStart program is a big success. Many new families attend the church as a result of this partnership with Richmond Public Schools. We were just approved for two additional classes (16 kids), which will result in 50 kids served daily. Financial World Evangelism 5.50% 1.55% P&B Budget 2.25% 0.65% Education Budget 2.25% 0.65% VMF/DUB 5.00% 1.42% Church Income $161,288 $201,139 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes Responsibility List Victoria Church of the Nazarene (Mail: P.O. Box 1428), th St., Victoria, VA 23974, Pastor-(6/11) Robert Larimore, rclarimore@hotmail.com, Two A/C units in our sanctuary. One died. We began to meet in the fellowship hall at the end of August until Easter to save money towards the purchase of new unit. God has provided one man in our community who donated a like-new unit to replace our old one. We are now awaiting installation which will also be donated. God is faithful! For a small struggling church this is a big deal! Financial World Evangelism 3.00% 5.50% P&B Budget 2.23% 2.29% Education Budget 0.67% 2.25% VMF/DUB 2.57% 5.00% Church Income $73,611 $89,622 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 0 0 Responsibility List B-46

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81 He is THE DOOR... Gwynn's Island Church of the Nazarene (Mail: P.O. Box 246) 1009 Cricket Hill Rd., Hudgins, VA 23076, Pastor-(6/95) David L. McKnight, Last year we finished our building expansion, almost doubling the size of our Fellowship Hall, with room for dinner, classrooms and game room. This was done totally debt free. We also had a great Children' s Quiz Team, challenging our adults to a Quiz-Off in Sunday morning service - and outscoring them almost 2 to 1. Mathews County has a population of only 8,700, and we're doing our best to win as many as possible to Jesus Christ! Financial World Evangelism 6.62% 6.67% P&B Budget 2.26% 2.25% Education Budget 2.25% 2.25% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.00% Church Income $107,226 $112,078 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 1 2 Responsibility List Hampton Church of the Nazarene 32 Tide Mill Ln., Hampton, VA , Pastor-(2/09) Gary Carnahan, garyc@hamptonnaz.org, We are proof that bigger is not necessarily better. Neither our attendance nor our income is bigger this year, yet we are in better condition than in many previous years. All of the contention that held us back is gone. Our prayer ministry continues to mature with new people finding their calling as intercessors. Each Sunday ends with people in prayer groups for fifteen to twenty-five minutes. People are discovering how good church can be through our discipleship groups which meet at different locations throughout the week. From planning to turning the key over, there was not a single disagreement as an under-utilized house on our property was been totally resurrected by volunteer labor. Financial World Evangelism 5.78% 4.40% P&B Budget 2.25% 1.78% Education Budget 0.00% 2.26% VMF/DUB 0.00% 5.00% Church Income $90,548 $109,168 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 0 8 Responsibility List B-49

82 He is THE DOOR... Hampton Puerta de Salvación Iglesia del Nazareno 32 Tide Mill Ln., Hampton, VA Co-Pastor-(12/06) Randolf Paulino, Co-Pastora-(12/06) Nirky Paulino, This was a year of many prayers and seeking of God s presence. We open the ministry Amigas con proposito en accion friends with purpose in action for the transformation of the character of the woman, spouses and mothers according to the heart of God, and so share it with the others woman in our neighborhood. We continue with the Master s Plan and the spiritual retreats that have been of great blessing to our church. Our goals are: gaining of 40 souls for Christ, training 4 new leaders to open they cell group, 1st children and youth encounter, open the ministry celebrating recovery. Values: be a Church that loves Jesus Christ, be a Church that lives in holiness, be a Church that loves the mission, be a Church that loves each other, be a Church of prayers. Financial World Evangelism 6.99% 5.57% P&B Budget 2.85% 2.28% Education Budget 2.66% 2.28% VMF/DUB 5.49% 5.34% Church Income $54,936 $52,531 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes Responsibility List Hampton Saunders Road Church of the Nazarene (Mail: 128 Saunders Rd.) 126 Saunders Rd., Hampton, VA 23666, Pastor-(8/16) Michael Morrison, morrison_mike84@yahoo.com, As the head of the children s ministry my wife has been doing an amazing job teaching the few children we have the truth of the gospel. It has been so wonderful to watch these children who have not been in church (all of their parents attend the church as well) come to understand who Jesus is in their lives. I hear them all say how much they love coming to church and learning about God. They call my wife their church mom. It just blesses my socks off to see them run out of children s church with their lessons and the crafts they made. God is so good! Financial World Evangelism % P&B Budget % Education Budget % VMF/DUB % Church Income $16,663 $8,098 Attendance Membership 4 9 Discipleship 18 9 Primary Worship 16 8 New Nazarenes 0 0 Responsibility List B-50

83 He is THE DOOR... Newport News Church of the Nazarene 29 Harpersville Rd., Newport News, VA 23601, Pastor-(10/15) Camelot Shuff, N Church is growing. We are glad to see children, teenagers, and young adults begin to fill our hallways again. Our new Children s Director, Adriane Buettel, is ministering to our children and because of her we are leaning into families in our community through VBS and Missions. While new people are integrated into our fellowship, those who have carried the baton are graciously and lovingly leaning into the lives of those stepping up. Yes, we are in transition, but these challenges are making for us character, relationships and fruit that will last. Pray for us as we set our course to impact our community for Jesus. Financial World Evangelism 6.22% 6.03% P&B Budget 2.25% 2.25% Education Budget 2.25% 2.25% VMF/DUB 5.04% 5.41% Church Income $130,022 $104,869 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 6 3 Responsibility List West Point Community Church of the Nazarene 320A E. Magnolia Ave., West Point, VA 23181, westpointcommunity@yahoo.com, Pastor-(12/06) Brad Billet, bradleybillet@yahoo.com, In September, we hosted a back-to-school family day on our grounds. Over 175 passed through the petting zoo & 250 helpings of cotton candy were consumed. It was awesome to see our church from youngest to oldest serve. It was moving to see how everyone who came even those we might be leery of were welcomed & loved. God is continuing to bless the connections made that day with community organizations. Even better, several relationships with individuals begun that day are starting to show Kingdom fruit! Financial World Evangelism 2.60% 5.50% P&B Budget 0.00% 1.32% Education Budget 0.00% 0.79% VMF/DUB 0.00% 1.37% Church Income $59,199 $81,379 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 3 0 Responsibility List B-51

84 He is THE DOOR... White Stone Church of the Nazarene (Mail: P.O. Box 1270), 57 Whisk Dr. (Route 3) White Stone, VA 22578, Pastor-(1/97) Jim Jackson, God is still at work in White Stone! We baptized 21 men, women and children As a Relay Center we collected and sent 1255 boxes off to Operation Christmas Child with WSCON providing 225 Continued our monthly 24-hour Prayer Vigil (now in its 14th year) And gave away thousands of pounds of food and clothes every month After 11 years in our building we were able to pave our driveway and front parking lot! God s people in the Northern Neck of Virginia are Growing, Generous and becoming more Grace-filled! Financial World Evangelism 5.50% 5.50% P&B Budget 2.26% 2.26% Education Budget 2.26% 2.25% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.00% Church Income $423,069 $402,729 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 12 6 Responsibility List Williamsburg Iglesia del Nazareno 1209 Duncan Dr., Williamsburg, VA (Mail: 779 Shields Rd., Newport News, VA 23608) Pastor-(2/14) Randolf Paulino, raynilove@hotmail.com, This year the Lord has helped us overcome the obstacles. The Lord blessed us greatly we had 12 people who accepted Jesus 3 people Has baptized, God moved in a wonderful way we opened two groups of blessing and found a Church where to congregate that was one of our goals we are in victory, new members were added to Our enlistment, our prayers is that each day grow the love of God and his work and are added workers. Our goal for next year are: reach for this year 50 members, open our intentional discipleship or school leaders according to the Master's plan, send 5 leaders who will be training and discipleship in the Master's plan to open cells. Our values: be a church that love God, be a church that love each other, be a church that prays, be a church that has a passion for the lost soul. B-52

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87 He is THE DOOR... Abingdon Church of the Nazarene 396 Old Eleven Ct. S.E., Abingdon, VA 24210, Pastor-(5/03) Wayne Wilson, The Worship Team has grown, as our youth are being trained to lead the next generation. Our new VBS director and Adult Sunday School Teacher (all new members) have added so much love to our church. Good Friday Communion Service at one big table was amazing. Souls are being won to Christ. Praise God! Financial World Evangelism 3.36% 6.23% P&B Budget 1.03% 2.54% Education Budget 2.01% 1.36% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.00% Church Income $63,787 $56,100 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 1 0 Responsibility List Bristol Scenic Park Church of the Nazarene 103 New York St., Bristol, VA Lay Pastor-(8/14) Larry Kimbler, landwkimb@btes.tv, We have continued our regular Church services, along with "Family Night", NMI programs, and with Local Compassionate Ministries at Turning Point Church of the Nazarene as they feed the people of Bristol. Financial World Evangelism 8.74% 7.42% P&B Budget 2.25% 2.25% Education Budget 2.25% 2.25% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.00% Church Income $18,376 $18,718 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 0 0 Responsibility List B-55

88 He is THE DOOR... Bristol Turning Point Church of the Nazarene 705 Prospect Ave., Bristol, VA 24201, Pastor-(9/05) David Wright, This has been a good year; we have been blessed to have several churches join us in serving meals at our soup kitchen. This brought many young people out to help and be a part of ministry. Turning Point has been blessed to have additional opportunities to minister in the community as our pastor was asked to step into the role of Police Chaplin for the Gate City Police Department. We have been blessed to be able to plan spring and fall revival services for this year, as we reach out to the community in new ways. Financial World Evangelism 6.25% 4.21% P&B Budget 2.56% 1.72% Education Budget 2.25% 2.14% VMF/DUB 5.00% 4.55% Church Income $22,023 $20,244 Attendance Membership Discipleship 7 13 Primary Worship 9 16 New Nazarenes 0 0 Responsibility List Marion Church of the Nazarene (Mail: 243 W. Coyner Ave.) 229 Coyner Ave., Marion, VA 24354, Pastor-(8/09) Paul Shallenburg, revpes@gmail.com, We have seen seven people accept Christ this year because of the influence of the Marion church. This is the story of one of those who surrendered to Jesus. While planning his mother s funeral, a gentleman broke down and wept. Asking if there was something I could do for him, he said when he got home he was going to have to get saved. I shared with him that he didn t have to wait, we prayed and he became a child of God! What a blessing it is to see God take difficult circumstances and turn them around for His glory! Financial World Evangelism 5.65% 6.02% P&B Budget 2.25% 2.34% Education Budget 1.12% 2.34% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.00% Church Income $73,746 $72,977 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 0 0 Responsibility List B-56

89 He is THE DOOR... Pulaski New Life Church of the Nazarene (Mail to: P.O. Box 2068) 45 S. Jefferson Ave., Pulaski, VA 24301, Interim Pastor-(5/16) Julie Armbrister, To be the church that will envision their front door as a gateway the faithful believer will take the story of salvation to those who've never heard it. It's not to tell them they are sinners, it's to share the message of Salvation: Love and Forgiveness. In revival, James Spruill shared powerfully how we are to Love the lost and to be the church by tattooing their heart with the Love of Christ. An opportunity to give: 155 food boxes, giving of 1,560 pounds of food, 500 pieces of clothing. Most of all, we have loved and ministered to 1000 souls this past year. These figures represent a harvest, to reap into the Kingdom. Financial World Evangelism 5.65% 3.53% P&B Budget 2.31% 1.47% Education Budget 2.37% 1.80% VMF/DUB 5.00% 3.82% Church Income $56,997 $74,941 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 2 21 Responsibility List Saltville Church of the Nazarene (Mail: P.O. Box 369) 1007 E. Main St., Saltville, VA Lay Pastor-(11/94) Shirley Carter, smrcarter007@aol.com, The Saltville Church has been blessed for the past 60 years to be able to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the people of this small community. In the beginning many participants left their churches to join with a new church. Gradually many of these people went back to their home churches or to another church. The faithful stayed through the years and only left when God called them home. Although we are small in numbers, our people are loyal and carry the burden. All are sincere in praying for each other and their needs, visiting the hospitals and nursing homes, and providing transportation for those out- of- town visits for medical needs. The Saltville Church is recognized as a regular participant in all church sponsored events in the community. We love and help all the people. Financial World Evangelism 5.50% 3.22% P&B Budget 2.37% 2.35% Education Budget 2.37% 1.63% VMF/DUB 5.00% 6.32% Church Income $15,276 $15,242 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 0 0 Responsibility List B-57

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93 He is THE DOOR... Bloxom Community Church of the Nazarene Mitchell Rd., Bloxom, VA Pastor-(11/15) Mary Jimenez, Community Church of the Nazarene in Bloxom is a former church and campground that has fallen into grave disrepair. Work began 14 months ago to restore and remodel and God blessed us with many helpers and donations. We eagerly anticipate the continued partnership of Work and Witness teams, ROAMERS, and Youth Works fulfilling God s will in the ongoing mission of restoring life to Community Nazarene in Bloxom. The sound of revival and song will yet again be heard across town! Financial World Evangelism 5.50% 9.53% P&B Budget 2.25% 2.35% Education Budget 2.25% 2.34% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.00% Church Income $34,674 $10,651 Attendance Membership 11 4 Discipleship 11 0 Primary Worship 12 6 New Nazarenes 8 0 Responsibility List 16 4 Chesapeake Branch Church of the Nazarene 3920 Raintree Court, Chesapeake, VA Pastor-(9/12) Herman R. Chip Pieper, Jr., chpnlyn4@msn.com, The Branch Church has made the decision, this Church year, to look for a restaurant, to start a Bible Study, and a "Get to Know Event" in the Western Branch area of Chesapeake. Additionally, our weekly gathering for Worship and teaching, to utilize Facebook Live. Our conviction is, there is a need to both get out where the people are, and plug into the multitudes of people that can be reached through Facebook and other Social Media. We are still excited about the opportunities for us to take the Gospel to people and our area of influence. B-61

94 He is THE DOOR... Chesapeake First Church of the Nazarene 1134 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322, Pastor-(6/13) Michael Goff, We started a Celebrate Recovery ministry last June. We now have meeting every Monday night and about a dozen people involved in Step Study discipleship groups on Thursdays. We have seen about 25 people new to our church participate in this ministry so far and continue to see new faces every month. We saw one of our new starts dissolve this year, but that group contained the seeds for our CR ministry. Our full participation in general and district apportionments, our support of our other new start, participation with the Gideons, a local homeless mission, and assistance to local families in need ensures that our influence for Jesus extends beyond what we can see across our denomination and into eternity. Financial World Evangelism 5.73% 5.93% P&B Budget 2.29% 2.34% Education Budget 2.29% 2.34% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.01% Church Income $112,517 $105,943 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 13 4 Responsibility List Eastern Shore Church of the Nazarene Cheriton Crossroad, Cape Charles, VA 23310, Pastor-(4/11) Bill Harnish, pastor.bill@juno.com, The Eastern Shore Church of the Nazarene is located in a remote multi-ethnic community and possesses a unique culture, which is borne out of its historic way of life. We are truly a lighthouse to our community, offering a hope and wisdom that only Jesus can provide to the least of these that are struggling with spiritual, economic, and social issues that they do not understand. When we arrived over six years ago, we witnessed the division of the many churches on the shore, not by denomination but by ethnicity. We immediately were convicted that this travesty should not be. Today that barrier has been destroyed by truly loving all our brothers and sisters in Christ, with the love of the Lord. Financial World Evangelism 5.50% 0.00% P&B Budget 2.36% 2.26% Education Budget 0.00% 0.00% VMF/DUB 0.00% 5.00% Church Income $3,083 $7,077 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 2 2 Responsibility List B-62

95 He is THE DOOR... Norfolk Calvary Church of the Nazarene 967 Newell Ave., Norfolk, VA 23518, Pastor-(10/98) Victor M. Philip, One young man was addicted to alcohol for several years. He started attending our church periodically with his wife who has become a member. He responded to an altar call recently and being convicted by the Holy Spirit, he surrendered to Christ and was delivered. Now he is enrolled in the AA program and is on his way to complete freedom in Christ. Hallelujah!! Financial World Evangelism 5.50% 5.50% P&B Budget 2.31% 2.28% Education Budget 2.31% 2.28% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.29% Church Income $23,732 $20,741 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 1 0 Responsibility List Portsmouth Church of the Nazarene 2512 Barclay Ave., Portsmouth, VA 23702, Pastor-(12-16) Nick Ward, rev.nickward@gmail.com, Co-Pastor-(12/16) Erin Ward, We have now been back in Virginia for nine months, and God continues to bless our ministry here in Portsmouth. We are working toward making the Portsmouth Church a Beacon of light on the corner of Deep Creek and Barclay Avenues. We are doing this through working toward being focused more on others rather than ourselves, focusing on God s will rather than our own will, and on reconciling ourselves with God and others within our families, church, and our community. Financial World Evangelism 5.80% 5.54% P&B Budget 2.25% 2.25% Education Budget 2.25% 2.25% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.39% Church Income $104,230 $115,177 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 2 1 Responsibility List B-63

96 He is THE DOOR... Tidewater Central Church of the Nazarene 5514 Parliament Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23462, Pastor-(6/01) William R. Dillon, II, We give thanks to God that we were able to pay off the last loan on our church properties and are now completely debt-free. Financial World Evangelism 5.71% 5.86% P&B Budget 2.46% 2.35% Education Budget 2.25% 2.25% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.00% Church Income $331,043 $435,703 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes Responsibility List Tidewater Central Renacer con Cristo Iglesia del Nazareno 5514 Parliament Dr., Virginia Beach, VA Pastora--(2/16) Yeliz Carrasquillo-Mairena, The Lord has been faithful in helping us to win the city of Virginia Beach through the gospel of Jesus Christ, consolidating them to remain faithful and obedient to the Lord, and discipling them to be Christ like disciples. Evangelism and prayer has been the mark of the ministry. We have seen how the hand of God has intervened in the growth of the ministry. We had 19 people who accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior and 8 baptisms. The Master Plan has been the tool used to for the church spiritual growth. God is opening doors of opportunity to reach out by serving the needs of the community. Plans for next year: we have the mission of gaining 40 souls for Christ, open a children s cell group, open a cell group in Norfolk, establish a cell group in Chesapeake, establish a ministry of compassion, prepare 5 new leaders to serve. Values: be a Church that loves Jesus Christ, be a Church that lives in holiness, be a Church that loves the mission, be a Church that loves each other, be a Church of Prayer. B-64

97 He is THE DOOR... Virginia Beach First Church of the Nazarene 4413 Wishart Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23455, Pastor-(10/12) Marlon King, We have been blessed greatly this year with new converts, new leaders who are committing to a lifestyle of holiness and a selfless unity of the spirit which permeates our worship and prayer events. New small group opportunities and Celebrate Recovery offer something for everyone to both connect to the body of Christ and to minister as agents of reconciliation. God has placed before us open doors to make a difference, not just in the community of life in but also in the community around us to the glory of our God. Financial World Evangelism 6.14% 7.21% P&B Budget 2.40% 2.43% Education Budget 2.77% 2.43% VMF/DUB 5.17% 5.00% Church Income $124,307 $141,463 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 5 10 Responsibility List Virginia Beach El Shaddai Iglesia del Nazareno 4413 Wishart Rd, Virginia Beach VA Pastora-(12/06) Nirky Paulino, nirkybp@gmail.com, As the church is walking: as we continue to grow in Christ and in the church as a family, we are reaching out to everyone and have vigilantly worked with our members individually with personal study sessions and in cell groups. Our goal this year is to have 20 new souls that are seeking with passion the word of God and want to have a relationship with God. Our service takes place on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. We visit weekly to disciple new believers with personal studies to help them have a better understanding of the word of God and his purpose for the church and their lives. Our goals for next year are: continue to execute the Master s Plan to have a healthy growing church, conquer 4 more leaders to strengthen the ministry, create 2 more cell groups to stimulate the growth of the Master s Plan, we have set our mission to gain 20 new souls for Christ. Our values: be a church that always loves God, be a church that loves one another, be a church that prays, be a church that has love, and compassion for the lost souls. B-65

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101 He is THE DOOR... Charlottesville First Church of the Nazarene (Mail: P.O. Box 11) 3056 Louisa Rd., Keswick, VA, Pastor-In Transition This has been a season of transition for us at CFCN, but God has been faithful! We provided Christmas gifts for children whose parents are incarcerated through the Angel Tree Ministry, and we also partnered with Love Inc to give school supplies to needy children in Charlottesville. In November, we hosted a Community Thanksgiving Service in which 9 churches of different denominations participated, and we collected hats, scarves, and gloves for a local homeless shelter. We have started many new small groups this past year and we are excited about what God is doing here at CFCN! God is good-all the time! Financial World Evangelism 5.50% 0.17% P&B Budget 0.88% 0.00% Education Budget 0.00% 0.00% VMF/DUB 0.00% 0.00% Church Income $300,603 $321,177 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 9 0 Responsibility List Charlottesville Northridge Community Church of the Nazarene 5100 Dickerson Rd., Charlottesville, VA Pastor- (12-16) Bob Weaver, b.c.weaver@citynet.net, We were able to make improvements to the lighting in our worship center and parking lot repair. But probably the most significant improvement is in the new families that have started attending regularly. We had a great time celebrating our 20 th anniversary with both of our previous pastors and past associate staff pastors along with people coming from several states. It was a great time of sharing and fellowship as the memories and laughter flowed freely. There were 171 in attendance and we recommitted ourselves to working together for the next twenty years. Financial World Evangelism 5.50% 5.50% P&B Budget 2.25% 2.25% Education Budget 2.25% 2.25% VMF/DUB 5.13% 5.00% Church Income $273,949 $290,000 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 2 5 Responsibility List B-69

102 He is THE DOOR... Crozet Gathering Church of the Nazarene 1241 Orchard Dr., Crozet VA 22932, Pastor-(2/14) Marvin E. Rankin, Our chief mission is based on building relationships with people who are not connected to any church anywhere. One way we do this is through acoustic music gatherings, usually connected with food; Acoustic BBQ, Acoustic Pizza etc. We hold these gatherings at our home, in a park or apartment clubhouse. We have a mixture of students from UVA, nearby neighbors and our regular disciples. These gatherings are largely secular in nature and the relationships are real (no hidden evangelism agenda) but those relationships allow us to genuinely minister the love and grace of Jesus in a natural and authentic way. Estaline Valley Church of the Nazarene (Mail: 86 Howard St.) 2117 Troxel Gap Rd., Craigsville, VA 24430, Pastor-(12/10) Billy Curry, bcall4him@live.com, We had the blessing and honor of helping a Church in our local community to put on a new shingle roof. Along with several area Churches, we raised the much needed monies to supply the shingles and manpower to put this roof on this Church and when we finished, we were able to give this church the monies that were left over of $ God still uses a little boys fish and loaves to accomplish His work! Financial World Evangelism 3.41% 4.20% P&B Budget 1.44% 1.71% Education Budget 1.92% 2.22% VMF/DUB 5.00% 4.67% Church Income $72,794 $65,955 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 3 2 Responsibility List B-70

103 He is THE DOOR... Harrisonburg Esperanza Viva 1871 Boyers Rd., Harrisonburg, VA 22801, Pastor-(7/12) Samuel Montanez, This past year we established a partnership with the Refugee Resettlement Office of Harrisonburg. In partnership with Hope Distributed we agreed to help refugees settle into the community. Upon their arrive, the first individuals they meet is a caring group of people from our church. Leading this effort is Pastor Felicidad Martinez. She and her team greet the new arrivals and provide them with groceries, crisis care kits, bedding, and furniture for their new home. Throughout the year they have served 128 Cubans, 8 Haitians, and 62 from the 1040 Window. As a result of this outreach, during the fall Life Group session, she was able to invite 10 new individuals from Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Haiti to learn about Jesus. The lesson was Hebrews 11, although she was worried to speak to them about this subject, she saw how God used it to answer their many questions about the Faith Heroes. She was able to give them a tour of the Bible starting with Able all the way to Paul and with the help of Odelson, who translated it to the others in French and creole, she was able to communicate the Gospel in 3 languages. Felicidad reports that our new Cuban friends were so upset about their past life and how in their country there was no one sharing openly this wonderful news to them, with tears in their eyes all 4 of them accepted Jesus! Ana recommitted to the Lord, no longer wanting to drag her past to her new life in USA. Jose does not know how to read, and every time he got a Bible or a Gospel track he could not understand it. Once he heard the simple message of forgiven, He accepted Jesus! Odelson and Reimy recommitted their life to Christ and praised Him for the protection they received during their long journey from Haiti to Brazil, through south America and Central America to Harrisonburg. Agustin and Pierre accepted Jesus for the first time, as a personal choice and not because their family said so. The rest of the people in that living room gather around them in a circle holding hands praying out loud for each other salvation in 3 different languages. We had tears of joy and hugged each other as we celebrated JESUS! For sure we could feel the great cloud of witness celebrating with us and motivating me to persevere in faith. My new friends understood that there are many more steps to take when you want to walk with Jesus. So on October 30 th, 2016 Antonio, Eddie, Yoanky, Reydel, Ana, Pierre and Reimy were baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit! Harrisonburg First Church of the Nazarene 1871 Boyers Rd., Harrisonburg, VA 22801, Pastor-(6/94) Kerry W. Willis, graynalli@aol.com, These are true highlights for Harrisonburg First Church of the Nazarene for the church year: 1. The launching of Celebrate Recovery worship venues/discipleship groups on Monday evenings. 2. New construction underway for our new Hope Distributed Compassionate Ministries Facility. 3. Intergenerational unity as young leaders especially stepped up embracing church responsibility. 4. A Great Resurrection Sunday, as English/Spanish venues offered Mercy to many -- A Glorious Day of dancing on the tombstone of death. Sheer joy!!! 5. Giving was at a 5-year high! Generosity unleashed! Financial World Evangelism 5.50% 5.50% P&B Budget 2.25% 2.25% Education Budget 2.25% 2.25% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.00% Church Income $2,553,786 $2,403,192 Attendance Membership ,035 Discipleship Primary Worship ,049 New Nazarenes Responsibility List ,662 B-71

104 He is THE DOOR... Mount Crawford Dayspring Church of the Nazarene (Mail: P.O. Box 267) 235 N. Main St., Mt. Crawford, VA 22841, Pastor-(1/17) Doug Wade, We had two memorable highlights for this church year! A very successful Chili Cookoff held in March with two new people winning the top two trophies! We also had a successful Popcorn & a Movie night, with several new families attending! Praise The Lord! Our God works through different ways when we are obedient to Him!! Our Pastor challenged us with a simple mission statement found in the great commission and the greatest commandment......"love God...Love others... Share Jesus!" We are watching God at work in our lives and in His Church as we serve Him together! Financial World Evangelism 7.78% 7.14% P&B Budget 2.73% 2.75% Education Budget 2.73% 3.12% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.34% Church Income $76,148 $82,169 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 3 0 Responsibility List Rockbridge Community Church of the Nazarene (Mail P.O. Box 1007) 2155 Sycamore Ave, Buena Vista, VA 24416, Pastor-(5/06) Kris Peaden, 360nazpas@gmail.com, This has been another blessed year at RCCN. We have seen a significant increase in professions of faith this year. We also saw God s hand at work to be able to pay our budgets in full, PTL! We saw new ministries to our 4th and 5th graders, our first VBS, and our men s and women s discipleship groups thrive. We cleaned, sanitized and transported over 70 sets of box springs and mattresses to the flood victims in West Virginia. We began a new fund for our next building that we need desperately as we are running out of space in our current facility due to the blessing of so many children in our congregation. God is moving us forward! Financial World Evangelism 5.51% 5.68% P&B Budget 2.37% 2.27% Education Budget 2.37% 2.27% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.00% Church Income $102,178 $81,727 Attendance Membership Discipleship 5 5 Primary Worship New Nazarenes 0 2 Responsibility List B-72

105 He is THE DOOR... Spring Creek Church of the Nazarene 8863 Nazarene Church Rd., Bridgewater, VA 22812, Pastor-(4/96) Tony Martin, Financial World Evangelism 5.54% 5.67% P&B Budget 2.26% 2.26% Education Budget 2.26% 2.26% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.00% Church Income $334,771 $331,422 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 8 4 Responsibility List Staunton Church of the Nazarene 1307 W. Beverley St., Staunton, VA 24401, Pastor-(4/01) David Bailey, wdb5160@gmail.com, We have been faithful in continuing to pour out our lives in reaching out to our community and beyond through the various ministries and missions efforts of the Church. We have helped with financial assistance to people in need, supplied food and clothing to the Salvation Army and food to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, Gave Shoeboxes to the Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Campaign, and Crises Care Kits to our Nazarene Compassionate Ministries/Disaster Program. We gave clothing and other items such as furniture items to the Purple Heart Foundation and Wounded Warriors. Financial World Evangelism 6.69% 7.61% P&B Budget 2.70% 2.45% Education Budget 2.80% 2.85% VMF/DUB 5.35% 5.36% Church Income $57,783 $56,788 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 0 0 Responsibility List B-73

106 He is THE DOOR... Stuarts Draft Good Shepherd Church of the Nazarene 2348 Tinkling Spring Rd., Stuarts Draft, VA 24477, Pastor-(4/08) Charles Perkins, This past year our church began a new curriculum for our children and youth. The Orange curriculum had been introduced to us through other Nazarene churches and through this ministry our church has seen a greater degree of excitement and involvement. Last August we began renovations in our children and youth departments and in September we kicked of the new ministry. Where we were struggling for volunteers we have seen an increase of help. Where the children and youth seemed to be at a place of indifference they are now engaging and enjoying the new ministry. Financial World Evangelism 5.73% 6.02% P&B Budget 2.26% 2.25% Education Budget 2.26% 2.31% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.00% Church Income $147,065 $148,235 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 0 1 Responsibility List Timberville Church of the Nazarene New Market Rd., Timberville, VA 22853, Pastor-(7/05) Todd Thomas, toddathomas@verizon.net, We blessed a pizza delivery driver with a trunk full of baby supplies and a substantial tip. That young family was deeply moved by the generosity. Financial World Evangelism 5.72% 5.02% P&B Budget 0.95% 0.61% Education Budget 0.37% 0.14% VMF/DUB 2.03% 1.46% Church Income $81,347 $89,256 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 0 0 Responsibility List B-74

107 He is THE DOOR... Verona Living Stone Church of the Nazarene (Mail to: P.O. Box 73) Verona Fire Station, 304 Lee Highway, Verona, VA 24482, Pastor-(4/14) Drew Ridder, This year Living Stone held an Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday before service. It was a blessed opportunity to see all generations together. It turned out to be a beautiful morning, perfect for the event. It was incredible to see the littlest ones being escorted by teens through the lawn looking for hidden treasures in the grass. Even the smallest among us I think realized it was not about little plastic eggs. It was about the seeing the wonder of Easter breaking out new life in a community that desperately needs to know Jesus. Only God knows the ultimate effect these kinds of events have, but I know it is a start, and I know Jesus will be praised! Financial World Evangelism 7.40% 5.50% P&B Budget 2.26% 2.25% Education Budget 2.40% 2.25% VMF/DUB 5.00% 5.00% Church Income $69,739 $45,883 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 34 0 Responsibility List Waynesboro Community Fellowship Church of the Nazarene 2959 Hermitage Rd., Waynesboro, VA 22980, Pastor-(9/14) Jim Corbin, corbinjim@rocketmail.com, God has been good to CFC. We are establishing a new identity built on the unity of our church and a renewed commitment to the faithful worship of God. The Lord is revitalizing CFC and the future is full of potential for the Kingdom. This year we hosted several outside basketball groups, a homeschool group, a 4-H group, a baseball organization, a social services training for parents all with the hope of serving and creating connections with our community. Our Christian Learning Center will add to the bright light of Christ in Augusta County that is CFC. Financial World Evangelism 0.99% 0.39% P&B Budget 0.28% 0.06% Education Budget 0.00% 0.06% VMF/DUB 0.26% 0.07% Church Income $283,911 $297,273 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 0 26 Responsibility List B-75

108 He is THE DOOR... Winchester First Church of the Nazarene 181 Nazarene Dr., Winchester, VA 22601, Pastor-(8/12) Tim West, To God be the Glory we seen growth virtually in every area of ministry this past year! Financial World Evangelism 5.50% 5.50% P&B Budget 2.25% 2.26% Education Budget 2.25% 2.37% VMF/DUB 5.08% 5.38% Church Income $320,462 $262,846 Attendance Membership Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 13 7 Responsibility List Winchester Luz Y Vida Iglesia del Nazareno 181 Nazarene Dr., Winchester, VA Pastor-(11/15) Genis See, genis_see@yahoo.com, Our mission is to reach out to Winchester for Christ through the preaching of the Gospel and dynamic and active evangelism! Consolidate them so to remain faithful and obedient, falling in love for the love of the Lord, as well as Christ formed to his disciples. Show compassion as Jesus and serving the community. God has given us the opportunity to help others in different needs. We have grown and have new families who are attending. We are overcoming many challenges and we have seen the move of the Holy Spirit in our Church. We have the support of the Almighty that does not leave us or leave us, we continue to look for his address to continue reaching our community by responding to his instructions. Matthew 28:16 to 20. B-76

109 He is THE DOOR... Woodstock Esperanza Viva Iglesia del Nazareno 140 W. Reservoir Rd. Woodstock, VA 22664, Pastor-(3/09) Samuel Montanez, Last year we many new people from Cuba were arriving in our community. As a church, we received them and offered them our friendship letting them know that they were not alone, that they had a family in us. So, I helped them get to know the community as they settled in. We invited them to our services at church and we shared with them the good news of the Gospel. It was a joy to share the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In one of the groups, we met a lady that was invited to the church. After several days of fellowship with her, she asked if she could have a conversation with me. I said yes, that we could talk after the service. She shared that she had a son with serious addiction issues and she did not know how to pray for him. She told me she wanted to learn how to pray for her son. I said I would help her pray. At that moment, I asked her if she had received Christ, she responded no that she did not know how. So, I proceeded to explain the message of the cross then I asked her if she wanted to receive Christ. She said yes. So, I lead her in a prayer of faith. That day she received Christ as her personal Lord and Savior. I made sure to let her know that now she was a child of God and that He would hear her prayers. I am pleasantly surprised on how God works in different ways for the salvation of mankind, of those who will be added to His church. I know this, God places us in the right place at the right time in the path of those whom He is adding to His church. Thanks be to God that He is still bringing salvation to mankind. And because He has risen, the world has the Hope of salvation. (Woodstock) Redemption Hill Church of the Nazarene 140 W. Reservoir Rd., Woodstock, VA Pastor-(11/16) Ron Bennett, revronbennett@yahoo.com, The New Year starting at Redemption Hill has been filled with great opportunities to learn and grow in the community. We have found the Spanish church meeting at our church to be a blessing and as well have seen our budgets paid in full. Working along with our Treasurer and a few other key people we are finding balance and learning of great opportunities we intend on pursuing for ministry. We have seen the attendance be fairly steady and have had a few new people visiting and coming back as well. We believe that we will have growth coming in the coming months. Financial World Evangelism 11.09% 5.51% P&B Budget 4.54% 2.25% Education Budget 4.54% 2.25% VMF/DUB 9.07% 8.39% Church Income $10,855 $26,190 Attendance Membership 7 8 Discipleship Primary Worship New Nazarenes 0 1 Responsibility List B-77

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113 2017 Report of the District Superintendent J. Phillip Fuller, D. Min. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Colossians 4:3 NIV Dr. David & Sharon Graves, pastors, members, and friends of the Assembly. I am honored to bring you my thirteenth report. A few weeks ago, I visited my friends, Cecil and Bev Jones, at his retirement from the superintendency of the Maine district. In one gathering we were invited to form groups for prayer where I met Wally, a veteran pastor on the district. He pastors one of but a few growing churches in Maine. We invited him to lead the prayer for our group. His prayer deeply impacted me. He prayed: Thank You, God, for all that you have allowed me to do. I want to do more! My report is about that prayer; that with God s help we can do more. The Door! In John s gospel Jesus says, I am the door! Jesus proclaims that he is the way to the Father. Since Jesus is the only way, our hearts are filled with love for everyone, our desire is that everyone, through Jesus, can know forgiveness and experience the optimism of His grace. If opportunity doesn t knock, build a door. Milton Berle Additionally, the Apostle Paul believed that God opened special doors of ministry. Paul asked the Colossians (4:3 NIV) believers this, And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. One such instance is at Troas where Paul, on his way presumably to Corinth, and while waiting on Titus, found that God opened an opportunity to preach the gospel. All of this matches our understanding of the great commission, which is both go and as you go make disciples. Jesus is the door of salvation. We stand before doors of opportunity to point people to Jesus the doorway of deliverance. A Remarkable Year Amazing District Activities These activities included Ministry Team Retreat, VA Ladies Conference, Summer Camps, D.I.G. Campmeeting, Quizzing Retreat, Hispanic Family Camp, Ultra-Camp, Festival of Life, Zone Pastor Huddles, Teaching Church Harrisonburg & Newport News, Project Galilee, Credentials Board, Ministerial Studies Board, District Advisory Board, DCPI Training, District Training Center, Istituto Teologico Nazareno, and the work of NYI, SDMI and NMI. Gratitude The work of the District is deeply indebted to pastors and laypeople who fully engage their mission. Thanks be to God for dedicated service. The work of the district is deeply indebted to an amazing staff and key leaders: Rigoberto Acosta, George Stevenson, Wayne Lynch, Rachel Sherman, Cheri Sheridan, Todd Kern, Bill Dillon, Camelot Shuff, Julie Armbrister, Jerry Varner, Charlotte Holter, Charles Tillman, Richard Higgerson, Steve Guizar, Bradley Billet, David Woods, Joyce Grambo and Kerry Willis. Personal We are grateful for your amazing love and kindness extended to us. We are unworthy of your kindness. Thank you for welcoming Laura into our family and for praying with us for my father, Roy Fuller, who turned 80 in April. C-3

114 Transitions, Pruning and Growth Rigoberto Acosta has indicated his desire to retire at this assembly. While he will continue as a coach we already feel the loss of his energy and passion. We officially closed the ministries at Harbor Community, Chesapeake Hickory Community and Sterling Peniel. Since May we closed two more ministries. Our goal continues to be to advance the kingdom. Seasons of pruning are always challenging to process emotionally. I stumbled across this Winston Churchill quote, Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts, and these words from Isaiah, Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:18-19 (ESV). Yet, despite this pruning, we have experienced growth and see encouraging signs: Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. ~ Churchill Nine out of 10 (89%) of our churches reported at least 1 convert (compared to 63% last year) o On average 38 persons were converted every week through ministries of our churches Eight out of 10 (78%) of our Churches reported at least 1 baptism (compared to 51.5% last year) o On average 9 persons were baptized every week through ministries of our churches 80% of our Churches reported at least 1 new member (compared to 44%) Pastoral vacancies are minimal. New leaders join the team! Several new church planting conversations are ongoing. Pause to reflect on these developments. Praise God, we are moving in the right direction. Love is the primary motivation for evangelism, not the growth of a denomination, but, rather, God s divine call of love placed in our hearts for Him and for others. Missional Priorities :: Envision, Equip, Encourage, Evangelize and Excel through Accountability With God s help, I pray that each pastor and each local church will, even today, envision a brighter future. I implore you to dream big. Pray big. Plan big. Not for the sake of bigger, but for the sake of heaven. Kevin Harney said, If your church is content doing nice things for a group of nice people who all meet weekly to enjoy each other s niceness, you have lost your way and forgotten why the church exists. This truth has implications for our work as a district. I envision a greater connectivity among us and a method for greater joyful accountability. Through the year, as God directs, I will appoint leaders over clusters of churches whose primary task is to pray, talk and act, together with pastors and lay leaders on the primary mission of the church. Our prayer is that we will find courage from one another. Let me share with you a story on courage. Encouragement, I m certain, comes through prayer. Please add this date to your calendar for a district wide prayer gathering, October 22 & 23, This past year we invested in equipping ministers and people. Kerry Willis and Camelot Shuff invested in dozens of leaders through excellent Teaching Church events. We hosted a special training, Embracing Neighbors, Engaging Culture. Kerry Willis hosted a season of personal renewal through Project Galilee. Ministerial Studies Board reports 26 new persons enrolled in course of study preparation. DCPI reports more than 150 persons have now been trained in Church Planting principles. Many laypersons have taken classes through the Istituto Teologico C-4

115 Nazareno. Something unique transpired in our Ministry Team Retreat. Pastors still reference Mark Bane s visit how God used his messages to return us to a fruitful first love. At the assembly, a year ago, I asked God to change my heart regarding evangelism to break the status quo of outreach in my own life. And for every change I hope God brings to you I m asking him to double those changes in me. My own spiritual temperature at best was a three on a 10-point scale. I asked God to help me become a four. He is answering my prayer. God has increased my temperature for evangelism. He helped me this year with conversations with Geronimo, Heather, Barb, Steve, Maddie and several others that I cannot name. My preaching now more than ever finds a way to strike one clear note. I ve successfully invited people to church services and I m trusting God to report a conversion. A pastor pulled me aside at a zone huddle and said, I appreciate your passion for evangelism and I applaud the evangelism emphasis, and we will continue working hard for victories here in [insert name of town] I just want you to remember that at times this is a hard place. I paused briefly to say, In Virginia we only have two kinds of places to serve, hard and harder so I m joining you in prayer. Three days later I received a text message from that very same pastor that read: One conversion today! PTL There are some church planting dreams in your hearts. Pastors, if you have a dream about planting a church let me know. Let s partner in this. Three grants are waiting to be distributed to those churches ready to launch a new church ministry. We have more people than ever trained by DCPI (Thank you Reggie Phillips!) and we must start more new churches to reach our 1% vision for the lost in Virginia. These locations are not on a map with push pins in the DRC, but rather, these new start locations are in your hearts! Where does God want you to go and start something new? It is not enough to say, Let s Evangelize! The district advisory board has granted major funding for the Organic Outreach Intensive Training, a two-day event, October 11 & 12, 2017 at Salem Fields Community Church. Additional resources are available at the Streams table including two great books that need to be in your library. More than ever I realize that we can spur one another to excellence through loving accountability. I need you. You need me. We need each other. We need accountability like DS Blue Ribbon Recognition or our No Zeros Initiative, but, let me say candidly human Thank You, Father, for all You ve allowed me to do. I want to do more! Pastor Wally accountability pales in comparison to the joyful accountability of pleasing the Father, and the pleasure of doing His will. His motivation is love and so it is with us. We love our district family. We love each pastor. We are humbled to hear and witness the stories of dedication, passion and sacrifice. We share your burdens and we believe that great victory is just around the corner. The prayer of Wally, the veteran pastor from Maine, is still ringing in my heart. I m asking that it be the prayer for all of us: "Thank You, Father, for all You ve allowed me to do. I want to do more!" Respectfully Submitted for Others and For His Glory, J. Phillip Fuller C-5

116 DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT S BLUE RIBBON RECOGNITION Bloxom Community Chesapeake First Front Royal Leesburg Lynchburg First Richmond Cross Pointe Richmond Varina Winchester First GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT GROWTH AWARD Chesapeake First Pastor Michael Goff Hampton Puerta de Salvacion... Pastors Randolf and Nirky Paulino Woodbridge Iglesia Pastor Jose Soliz STAR EVANGELISM/NEW NAZARENES The following list is based on Percentage Gains vs. Worship Attendance Annandale Presencia de Dios Harrisonburg Esperanza Viva Berryville Compassion Hopewell Fuente de Agua Bloxom Community Viva Chesapeake Branch Leesburg Iglesia Chesapeake First Lorton Santidad A Johova Crozet Gathering Manassas Culpeper Home Community Manassas Cristo Vive Danville Calvary Mount Vernon Iglesia Dumfries La Vid Verdadera Orange Falls Church Emmanuele Richmond El Remanente Fredericksburg Iglesia Richmond Hope Community Hampton Puerta de Salvación Richmond Southside-Enon The following Churches are among the Top 10 in Numerical Gain for New Nazarenes Lynchburg First Fredericksburg Salem Fields Community Richmond Southside Harrisonburg First Richmond Woodville Salem Living Well Salem Un Camino Mejor South Stafford Tidewater Central Renacer Con Cristo Verona Living Stone Virginia Beach El Shaddai Williamsburg Iglesia Winchester Luz y Vida Woodbridge Iglesia Woodstock Esperanza Viva C-6

117 WORLD EVANGELISM CHURCH (All Budgets/Apportionments Paid in Full) Alexandria First Annandale Calvary Annandale Presencia de Dios Arlington First Berryville Compassion Bloxom Community Bristol Scenic Park Bristol Turning Point Charlottesville Northridge Community Chesapeake Branch Chesapeake First Colonial Heights Covington First Crewe Culpeper Hope Community Dinwiddie Dulles Family Life Dumfries La Vid Verdadera Floyd Forest Family Fellowship Fredericksburg Iglesia Fredericksburg The Bridge Front Royal Gwynn's Island Hampton Puerta de Salvacion Harrisonburg First Highland Springs Hopewell Hopewell Iglesia del Nazareno Fuente de Agua Viva Leesburg Leesburg Iglesia del Nazareno Lorton Santidad a Jehova Loudoun Valley Louisa Huntington Community Fellowship Lynchburg First Madison Heights Emmanuel Manassas Manassas Cristo Vive Mount Crawford Dayspring Mount Vernon Iglesia del Nazareno Newport News Norfolk Calvary Portsmouth Pulaski New Life Richmond Casa de mi Padre Richmond Chester Outreach Richmond Comunidad Esperanza Iglesia del Nazareno Richmond Connecting Pointe Richmond Cross Pointe Richmond El Remanente Richmond Hope Community Richmond Living Water Richmond Southside Richmond Varina Richmond Woodville Roanoke Amor Viviente Roanoke East Gate Roanoke First Roanoke Grandview Heights Rockbridge Community Salem Living Well Saltville Spring Creek Staunton Stuarts Draft Good Shepherd Tidewater Central Tidewater Central Renacer Con Cristo Verona Living Stone Virginia Beach El Shaddai Virginia Beach First White Stone Williamsburg Iglesia del Nazareno Winchester First Woodbridge Woodbridge Iglesia del Nazareno Woodstock Redemption Hill C-7

118 Nazarene Missions International District President s Report Congratulations! Today is your day! You're off to Great Places! You're off and away! Dr. Fuller, Kleinfelds, and all attendees, I m excited to say I have very good news: You have brains in your heads You have feet in your shoes You can steer yourself any direction you choose. For you hold the keys To an incredible Door, Which takes Christ to the world. Who could ask for more? Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is you-er than you. You hold in your hand a world and a key All of the keys are different you see. We are unique in how we win lost souls, But together, we can put keys in many keyholes. Over 100 years of missions, 162 world areas-- That is ultimately exemplary, not at all scary. Our mission to reach the lost-- Our purpose to mobilize the church Through praying, discipling, giving, and educating-- All to bring honor to our great King! Jesus Film, Faith Promise, deputation to name a few Are the things that our churches Are lovingly supposed to do. Keys were found by Virginia Nazarenes this year To impact lost people of our great big sphere. We've opened the Door Many times this year, And hearts have been changed-- This is perfectly clear. A very important Key is PRAYER, And without it we fail. It is truly what we need For His will to prevail. C-8

119 Virginia Nazarenes reported they ve prayed For missions in this past year, And the Prayer Mobilization Line Makes every need quite clear. Another important key is DISCIPLING Our children and our youth. They have succeeded in opening The Door of God's amazing Truth. We minister to them with opportunities, Raising awareness in their adolescence. Things like Bike-a-thon, scholarships and Power Camp Are well worth all of the investment. GIVING is a crucial Key-- A way of showing love To those who need a special touch And help from God above. (Statistical slide shown) Here is what Virginians did this past year-- Take a look at the great big screen For all your leadership and sacrifices Just watch how it makes me beam! We always strive for 100% In the World Evangelism Fund. This year we (almost) made it, Praise the Lord! In any case, victories have been won. Over 26 thousand was given for ALABASTER, Over ten thousand for WORLD MISSION BROADCAST, Many Memorial Roll and DSA's were given, Providing fruit that will last. EDUCATION is the final Key of MISSION PRIORITY ONE. There are many things available to us In helping to get the job done. Because... The more that you read The more things you will know. The more that you learn The more places you ll go. We gave in DEPUTATION When missionaries were on tour, And learned about their life abroad And what they had to endure. Thank you, Schmelzenbachs, Cunninghams, and Kleinfelds For educating us in Virginia this year. WORK & WITNESS is an important Key In opening door after door; C-9

120 Many trips were made by our people this year, Giving blessings o'er and o'er. Work was done in Bloxom because you gave To BUILDER'S 2.0, Making the parsonage livable for Pastor Mary, Who wants the church to grow. Eight teens from Connecting Pointe are in Utah as we speak. Their lives are being changed as they give during this week. And Richmond Southside went on a medical mission s trip To encourage and minister to those who are sick. Led by Glenn Grambo, he s the man! The finest Disaster Response team... In times of disaster and calamity They are ready to go when things gets extreme. The work is never done. We must continue to PRAY and GIVE, Not only our money, but also ourselves, So that those who are lost may live. We must keep our children and youth informed, And include them in what we do. Let them know that NMI changes lives, Through God and our efforts, too. Encourage them to apply for scholarships-- We have some money to share. They are our future, our joy, our hope-- Their precious hearts we need to prepare. Thank you, Presidents, for all your work You ve done much and done it well. With an awesome team like ours, Nazarene Missions is bound to excel. My council is the very best! They are truly second to none! I want them to stand for all to see And praise them for a job well done. Where do we go from here...? How do we use the key? You ll miss the best things if you keep your eyes shut. From there to here and from here to there, You will find lost souls are everywhere. Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better, it s not. Think left and think right, Think low and think high-- Oh, the things you can think up if you only try. C-10

121 You can educate, motivate, encourage, and inspire-- For your churches to give, pray, disciple, and teach. Find unusual ways to stir their hearts. We have a lost world we still need to reach. With God on your side and you know what you know, You are the one who ll decide where to go. I meant what I said and I said what I meant. Christ is the door, He is the only way By which to reach heaven, oh what a glorious day! Oh, the places you'll go, The places you'll see-- So many doors to open-- Only you hold the KEY! You re off to GREAT PLACES Today is your day! Your DOOR is open. So...get on your way. (with apologies to Dr. Seuss) Respectfully submitted, Charlotte P. Holter Virginia District NMI President C-11

122 SDMI Report Dear Dr. David Graves, Dr. Phil Fuller, and the Virginia District: The mission of Sunday School & Discipleship Ministries is to carry out the Great Commission to children, youth, and adults in preparation for a lifetime of being and making Christlike disciples in the nations. Discipleship is accomplished through individuals corporately participating in prayer, engaging the Word, building relationships, and equipping for ministry. Throughout this year the SDMI Council offered the following opportunities for discipleship and training: Our Children s Camps last summer ministered to 110 children and 78 volunteers. During these camps, Kids Camp emphasized Christ as our Healer and Restorer as Pastor Vic Bright shared about the Toy Box and Power Camp impressed on our older children the importance of Act 1:8 as Rev. Cheryl Riddle taught the importance of being a witness. Thirty (30) children gave their hearts to Jesus and Six (6) professed being entirely sanctified. During our VA District Deeper Into God (D.I.G.) Campmeeting we held Team Day Express on Friday and Saturday. We partnered with NMI and NYI to offer equipping sessions for those in ministry in the local church. Along with leaders on the district, our sessions were also led by Evangelist Norman Moore & Jim "Big Chap Chapman. Our VA District Ladies Conference Sweet Tea, Lipstick, & a Whole Lot of Jesus was held at VA Beach in May. Pastor Sharon Little and Song Evangelist Lindsay Huggins led over 100 ladies in worship and engaging the Word. Thanks to those who represented the Virginia District SDMI at General Assembly 2017: Lay Representatives: Carol Thomas and Paul Ragland; Ministerial Representatives: David Kriner and Greg Norwood; Chair: Camelot Shuff; Adult Ministries Director: Walt Kriner; Children s Director: Mike Hancock; and Quizzing Director: Suzanne Cook. I would also like to thank the following for their participation and hard work throughout this year: Walt Kriner, Mike Hancock, Greg Norwood, Lynn Riddle, Suzanne Cook, Amanda West, Missy Bingaman, Beth Crowder, Brian Young, Anita Larimore, David Kriner, Carol Thomas, Pam Edelman, Stephanie McAdams, and Ben Bailey. This next year we look forward to partnering with the local churches to increase our communication with the local SDMI Directors, access and awareness of resources and connections to empower self-directed equipping in the local church, and look for new ways to provide or enhance opportunities to make Christlike disciples in Virginia. Respectively Submitted, Camelot Shuff, VA District SDMI Chair C-12

123 Nazarene Youth International District President s Report 2017 Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. 2 Corinthians 3:12 If we re going to live faithful lives, we may as well live ferociously faithful lives, right? If we re going to call Jesus Lord, then we ought to crown Him Lord of all. This past year of VA NYI has been (to me) an If Then kind of journey. If a change is coming (and they have), then we ought to leverage and exploit it for any ounce of learning, perspective, and growth that we can. Am I right? So if we have such a hope in Christ, we should be unswervingly bold about it. As I have stepped into the role of NYI President immediately following Julie Armbrister s resignation, I have kept this mindset at the forefront: IF I m standing in this important role even temporarily THEN I want to learn all I can and do all I can for VA NYI and for the Kingdom. Anything less seems wasteful of this unique opportunity. These few months have been an honor for me and have deepened my appreciation for the level of excellence of leadership and servanthood I see all over this district. I ve felt mostly humbled and inadequate to the task. But it s the keen awareness of my own shortcomings that has helped me to lean on God fully for every supply necessary for the journey. I m speaking for myself and for Julie as well when I say thank you to Dr. Phil Fulller; You re always so patient with me. You ve been the loudest voice of reassurance in this time of transition and I ll always treasure your support. I m so grateful to serve under your leadership and have learned so much from watching you. Whatever shape our relationship takes in the future, I know that I ll continue to grow and learn under your example of Christ-like servanthood. Tina Nelson; You ve been such a reliable source of know-how and logistical excellence. You make stuff happen and I so appreciate your giftedness. Thank you for your tireless work. It matters so much. Our district NYI is blessed to have you serving. Christy Marshall; Your handle on numbers is never not appreciated, especially by me who s allergic. Thank you for using your giftedness for God s Kingdom. Thank you for keeping us in line with Kingdom-minded stewardship of what God has trusted us with. Adrian Mills; the one and only. As a district we want to thank you and acknowledge the countless hours, weeks, and months of preparation you have put in to see so many years of Winter Retreat come off successfully. And I know that success to you means students find and fall in love with Jesus. And they have. Well done. Thank you. The next incredible chapter of district Winter Retreat will be what it will be largely because of all you ve done and your surrender to God s leading. Mark Brown; You ve kept the fire of FOL alight and in the process have inspired and showcased young people as they discover and celebrate their God-given gifts. What a cool thing FOL is and what a champion of FOL you have been. Thank you for all the coordination of details that have been largely unseen. Every time we talk, I see the blaze of FOL s future in your eye. And I love it. C-13

124 Allen Perdue, Tammy Hensley, and Mike McKenzie; District Youth Camps are taking off in a new chapter with freshness and fervor because of you! Thank you each for looking at and punching status quo squarely in the face. Thank you for challenging what was to see what God will do as He leads! You re all rock stars in my book. Bucky Wince; You have faithfully heralded the unique awesomeness of Bible quizzing and have seen God shape young hearts with His Word as a result. Who can put a value on that?!? I know there are lots of parents and coaches who stand with you, but I thank you for your passion and leadership in district quizzing. Jeffrey Hernandez, I m encouraged and challenged in my own walk every time we talk. I m grateful for your passion for people and I m confident that whatever road we walk on for however long we walk, I m going to be blessed more and more to serve with you. Thank you for your excellent leadership of JNI. I m passionate and determined that we serve ONE district family. Trent Stinson, I want to thank you so much for being our new Winter Retreat Director! I truly believe that as awesome and amazing as Winter Retreat has been, we need to trust God for even better days ahead! I want to encourage all students and leaders not to miss our 2018 Winter Retreat, happening January at Salem Fields Church! I ve been working with Trent and this is absolutely going to blow you away! We ve got all the stuff you love about Winter Retreat, and some new surprises in store! Looking back, Winter Retreat was phenomenal this year. We had an incredible number of students and maybe it was just me, but I believe God revealed to so many His hand of providence and blessing and healing on so many people there. Just imagine this for a second: hundreds of young people take a weekend for no other reason than to gather for fun, for connecting, for laughing, for reaching out, and most importantly for worshiping the King of Kings. When you really think about it, it s no wonder God blesses this gathering every year. And people have come to Jesus every single year in a new saving relationship! I can t tell you how excited I am to see even more students fall in love with Jesus, many of them experiencing that for the first time at Winter Retreat. FOL had another great year both at the district level as well as the field level. Anyone who gets involved in FOL has a blast, without exception. I want to encourage you to get involved in this very unique arm of VA NYI. So I could go on and on about awesome NYI stuff, but I m gonna be quiet now, and tell you how humbled I am to get to serve the VA District. I want to challenge you to listen well and read the reports given by these excellent ministry leaders in the areas they serve in. And I want to finish where I started, challenging each one of us to new levels of daring boldness for Jesus Christ. Our world is dark and getting darker, so the light must be bright and grow brighter. Some people will shun it and run from it, but many people will see the light of Christ in you and be drawn to Him because of your story. So live it boldly! Respectfully Submitted, Rev. Jerry Varner VA District NYI President C-14

125 Black Ministries 2017 District Coordinator s Report To our General Superintendent, Dr. Graves, our Virginia District Superintendent, Dr. J. Phillip Fuller, and the Virginia District family: I thank God for the opportunity to serve in the capacity of Black Ministries Coordinator for the VA District. We have a wonderful district, great leader and solid laypeople in our churches. We have the right atmosphere to plant and nurture New Starts in the Black community. I spent a significant amount of time developing a pool of leaders that we might access to direct new church plants. We have two local ministers and others that I have placed in the Ethnic Leadership Institute offered through the Office of Multicultural Ministries. This project is tasked with developing ethnic leaders who can serve the church in key leadership positions in the not too distant years ahead. I am directing my efforts to secure a leader for another church here in Richmond. This would allow me to work more closely with him/her and provide a level of support, utilizing Woodville as the Mother Church. I d like to partner with one or more of our stronger churches to help resource this effort. Maybe someone reading this report today will feel led to assist in some way. Feel free to contact me if you would like to explore this possibility. Pastor Clifford & Alane Lewis and the Harbor Community Church are in a period of transition as they seek a worship facility. They have gone through a series of transitions in finding a permanent place of worship. Worship services are temporarily suspended until another facility can be secured. Pastor Cliff continues to maintain contact with his group. He and Alane are currently worshipping with the Manassas Church as we seek God in this matter. Continue to pray for the Lewis s and the people they have reached through the Harbor Community Church. Feel free to contact Pastor Cliff directly at (832) , if you can help in any way. C-15

126 Center for Black Leadership (CBL) I ve been working with some of our denominational leaders, including: Dr. Carla Sunberg, Rev. Jim Copple, Dr. Tom Nees, Dr. Roberto Hodgson and Dr. Jesse Middendorf to launch a Center for Black Leadership. This Center is currently housed at Nazarene Theological Seminary and would eventually become an autonomous entity. One of the objectives of this Center is to recruit and develop Black leadership and promote Black Church growth in the Church of the Nazarene. This Center would serve as a voice to the COTN on matters that relate to the Black culture and how the church can lead in this area. This initiative is in response to the decadal decline of Black churches and leaders in the Church of the Nazarene. We d like to see this downward trend turned around. Know that Virginia is at the top of the list as a place with open arms extended to new Black leaders. Virginia could easily have eight-to-ten Black churches if we can secure the leaders. Urban Camp We conducted Urban Camp last year with about 50 participants. This is the 11th year we ve offered this outreach to inner-city and urban youth. After this year we will combine Urban Camp with our District Camps. We are encouraging our workers to participate in District Camps as well. Scholarships will be offered to Urban youth and a special effort will be made to get them to attend District Camps. NBNC & Other I spent a significant amount of time working to prepare and lead the 2016 National Black Nazarene Conference. The conference was a success with about 800 persons registered. This conference offered a multicultural track for leaders from other cultural groups who wanted to learn how to reach Blacks. Planning is now underway for our 2018 conference. We are looking at Charlotte as a possible destination. This is a great conference for pastors and churches that are interested in developing a multicultural ministry. See me or visit our National Black Ministries website at for more information. It would be well worth your time to attend! Respectfully Submitted, Rev. Charles A. Tillman, Sr. C-16

127 HISPANIC MINISTRY REPORT To the Assembly, 2017 INTRODUCTION I want to first thank the Lord for his unfailing love, direction and grace during this past year. It was not easy. On thanksgiving week my Mom passed away and our son Ronnier passed away, both in same week, but the grace of God was sufficient to us. Thanks to all of you, for your prayers and support, that has made the difference. Special thanks to Dr. Fuller and Cheryl for being alongside with us in the most critical time and lead our son s funeral. This is my last report as a Hispanic Coordinator for the Virginia District. For these past 15 years as coordinator, we are indebted to your prayers, support and friendship. You are lovely people. For those, who continue leading after me, I want it to remain the vision of God, for the Hispanic ministry here at the Virginia District. By the grace of God, my wife and I did what it was done, but the task is unfinished, because God has a bigger vision to be accomplished. MISSION Our mission is to win the Hispanic people for the Kingdom of God across the State of Virginia and beyond, and make them faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. VISION To open 30 Healthy and Reproducing Hispanic Churches in the whole State of Virginia by the year 2020, where every believer can minister by the gifts of the Holy Spirit and to open a Hispanic Nazarene Theological Institute to equip pastors and leaders of those churches. NEW PLACES TO OPEN As we plan for next year, please pray to the Lord of the harvest that he can provide more couples and resources to continue to open new places, like: Gainesville, Stafford, Front Royal, Charlottesville and Chesapeake. In all these places there are a lot of Hispanic people living apart from God. We need to reach out to them with the love of Jesus. HARVEST AND GROWTH Personally, I want to thank God, for every Hispanic pastor. They are hard working people. They are not only preaching the Word of God and doing the ministry, but at the same time the majority of them are working full time at a secular job to support their families. Pastors, I want to express my gratitude to all of you. Without you, there was not the possibility to accomplish what has been done. You are our heroes. C-17

128 STATISTICAL GROWTH: Hispanic Ministries Harvest Name of the Church Pastors or leaders 2002 Average 2017 Average Income Expenses To Others Alexandria Bilingue Jorge & Engracia Garcia , , , Annandale-Presencia de Dios Juan &Graciela Silva , , , Dumfries, La Vid Verdadera Raul Ramirez 22 12, , Falls Church, Emmanuele David /Maria Fernanda Perez , , , Fredericksburg Waler & Maritza Cruz 29 6, , , Hopewell, Fuente Agua Viva Mateo & Verónica Coronel 35 16, , , Hampton-Puerta de Salvación Nirki & Randolf Paulino 74 88, , , Harrisonburg-Esperanza Viva Samuel Montañez * , * Leesburg Jufith & Santos Cruz 24 11, , , Lorton, Santidad a Jehová Laura Villatoro 30 13, , Manassas-Cristo Vive Rigoberto Acosta, Interim 70 69, , , Mount Vernon Eduardo & Amparo Rojas , , , Richmond- Hanover Carlos Gomez 43 30, , , Richmond, El Remanente Jeffrey Hernández 13 6, , , Richmond, Casa de Mi Padre Domingo Gutierrez , , , Roanoke- Amor Viviente Francisco & Imelda Zuñiga 83 62, , , Salem- Un Camino Mejor Aaron Bautista 45 26, , , Sterling, Peniel Inactive Tidewater,Renacer con Cristo Yeliz & Mario Mairena 27 10, , Virginia Beach, El Shaddai Nirky Paulino 25 13, , , Williamsburg Randolf Paulino 24 10, , , Winchester, Luz y Vida Genis See 23 * Woodbridge José Soliz , , , Woodstock Samuel Montañez 45 20, * Total 50 1,476 1, *Note: These Churches in Phase I, budgets were paid through mother church. Hispanic Ministry Growth % Increase Attendance , % Total Income $ 1,131, ,118, % Total Expenses $ 980, , % To Others $ 114, , % 935, WELCOME NEW PASTOR After a difficult situation being resolved at La Vid Verdadera a New Start Church, we appointed a new pastor, Raul Ramirez and his family, wife Ana Jakeline (Jakie) and two daughters, Alison Nicole and Marjory Michelle. Welcome pastor to harvest a field of the Virginia District. C-18

129 PASTORAL REVIEWS With great joy we started the process of pastoral reviews on several Hispanic churches with purpose to move pastors from appointed status to called status, following the instruction of the Manual, paragraph We praise God for all these churches becoming mature. By unanimous vote 5 churches have approved this move: Roanoke Amor Viviente, on December 17, 2016 Richmond Casa de mi Padre, on January 14, 2017 Hampton Puerta de Salvacion, on January 26, 2017 Mount Vernon Iglesia, on February 19, 2017 Annandale, Presencia de Dios, on March 20, 2017 HISPANIC NAZARENE THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE We are continuing offering classes once a month on Saturday on each extension to accommodate the busy working schedule of the Hispanic people and distance travel from one extension to the other. This year, 146 students took at least one class and as a result of this effort, 2 students are going to be ordained Elders in the Church of the Nazarene, Jose A. Soliz and Jorge Garcia. Praise the Lord. The registrations were the following: Season Fall - Winter - Spring- Annandale/Woodbridge Richmond Hampton Roanoke Harrisonburg TOTAL Special appreciation to the professors who help me in teaching; Sam Montañez, Francisco and Imelda Zuñiga, Domingo Gutierrez, Oziel Arcia, Nirky & Randolf Paulino and Jeffrey Hernandez. Thank you for assisting me in this endeavor. SPANISH DCPI TRAINING On October 20-22, 2016, we held a DCPI training in Spanish at the VA Nazarene Camp. 23 senior pastors and leaders came to this training. This training was very helpful for senior pastors and leaders. Now, all of them attending that conference know how a mother church can plant a daughter church. Some pastors said, Why didn t you teach this class before? We made a lot of mistakes planting daughter churches because we didn t have this course, but now, we know how to do that. Once again, we had the blessing of having with us, Rev. Jose Cardona, Hispanic Coordinator from New England District. I want to express my gratitude to Rev. Sam Montanez for leading this event and Rev. Felicidad Martinez, for helping with the administration and refreshments. They did an excellent job. C-19

130 HISPANIC FAMILY CAMP This year s theme was: Transformed Servants. 541 individuals came from 18 Hispanic Churches across the Virginia District. The speaker was Rev. Douglas Galvan from Kansas City. His preaching was a blessing to all present. I want to highlight two special times. One, the altar called after the preaching on Sunday morning. I will say around 250 were at the altar searching for God. It was powerful and anointing time. The only way to describe it is only to be there. Another high moment was the Christian baptism service on Sunday afternoon. This time, the service was at 4:00 p.m. 17 individuals entered into the water of baptism. Dr. Phil Fuller, our District Superintendent preached and charged the candidates to live a holy life until Jesus comes back and to win others for Christ. Now, we are in the process of planning for this year s Camp. The dates are September 1-4, The theme is Beyond your Limits. The speaker will be Rev. Douglas & Jossy Galván, pastors of the largest Hispanic church from Kansas City, MO. Our goal is to have in attendance 500 people, due to space. ULTRACAMP & JNI VA 2017 By: Jeffrey Hernandez This year on April 28-30, 2017 marked the seventh annual Ultracamp led by a strong crosscultural group of youth leaders from within the Virginia District Church of the Nazarene and it continues to be a huge blessing and an inspirational event for reaching the youth around the district. With the support of our Lord, the Virginia District family, and the hard work of all the leaders and pastors involved in planning and management, we were blessed with another successful and blessed camp. Of everything that happened, the most important was that we had 2 young people accept and commit their lives to Christ. With the support of our Lord, the Virginia District family, and the hard work of all the leaders and pastors involved in planning and management, we were blessed with another successful and incredible retreat. Our invited guest for this year was Pastor Allen Perdue from our Nazarene Church in Manassas. Pastor Perdue was led by the Lord in an exceptional manner and brought the message to our lives and as a result, the word of God was transmitted in an extraordinary style which truly connected with the youth. I would like to thank Jairo Betanco for his help as our translator and the team of leaders and staff who worked in support. I would like to express special thanks to Eliseo & Bertha Llanos for their continued leadership in management of the camp and Karen Folks for her assistance in administration. We began a new youth ministry within Ultracamp led by Chris Osorio & Eliseo Llanos, which incorporated youth with musical talents and abilities. We asked youths from all over the state, English and Spanish speaking churches to unite and lead the camp in worship. With the grace of God and their hard work, they were successful in coming together and worshipping in multiple languages while ministering to youth groups from all types of backgrounds. For the two (2) young people who accepted Christ that weekend and the many countless youths who reconnected their lives to Christ, we hoped this was a revitalizing and memorable experience. With the blessing of the Lord, we hope to continue to move forward into the future blessing the youths, creating bridges, and helping to strengthen their relationship with the Lord in the hopes of inspiring great disciples for the present and future. Respectfully submitted, Rigoberto Acosta C-20

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133 Advisory Board The Virginia District Advisory Board members were: Ex-Officio -- J. Phillip Fuller (chairman); Ex-Officio Staff -- Rigoberto Acosta, Todd Kern, Charles Tillman; Ordained Ministers -- Joyce Grambo, Jerome Hancock (Nirky Paulino filled vacancy upon his resignation), James, Heyward, Wynne Lankford, Samuel Montanez; Lay Members Sue Brown, Vickie Dove, Doug Fry, Cheryl Haynes, Tracy Spaur The Advisory Board met four times during the year to attend to the business of the district as set forth in the Manual, paragraphs Interim ministerial transfers have been processed accordingly and recorded in the Ministerial Credentials Board report in accordance with Manual, paragraphs 223, and We recommend to the Ministerial Credentials Board new or renewal of district license for ministers serving as pastors: Raul Ayala-Sagun, Delcy Paola Ayala, Ron Bennett, Walter Ramon Cruz, Pam Edelman, Jorge Garcia, David Hathaway, Iris Maritza Osorio, Graciela Silva, David Alberto Perez, Michael Morrison, Maria Fernanda Cortez Velez. We recommend the following for approval as interim, appointed, or local supply: Shirley Carter, Michael Edwards, Larry Kimbler, Gaye Marston, Joseph Wilson. The Advisory Board approved the following: Churches that closed: Chesapeake Community/Hickory, Farmville Generations, Richmond Redemption Center, Sterling Peniel White Stone approval of financial exemption for the next three years on their DUB/VMF Richmond Woodville refinanced approved August 2016 Roanoke East Gate loan modification approved December 2016 The DAB approved in October 2016 for Grace & Hope Academy to be recognized as a CMC. Waynesboro Community Church was approved to get a loan to purchase property for new septic system and approved to open a Childcare Center Salem Living Well was approved March 2017 to sell church property and purchase new church property The DAB approved the sale of the church property at Manassas in February 2017 Approved the name change from Manassas to Alive Church of the Nazarene Nelson Ascensio, formerly pastor at Manassas Cristo Vive, surrendered his credential and has started an independent ministry. In accordance with the provisions of Manual paragraph 108 & , the Virginia District makes provision for Fellowship Membership. The District Advisory Board has diligently spent many hours on the above items, as well as many other concerns for the district. The DAB covets your prayer as they seek God's wisdom and direction in the decisions they make throughout the year. Respectfully Submitted, JOYCE GRAMBO, Secretary J. PHILLIP FULLER, Chairman D-3

134 Camp Board The members of the Camp Board were: Ministers: Richard Bailey, Jorge Garcia, John Lawson, Allen Perdue, Todd Thomas; Lay Members Glenn Grambo, Cheryl Haynes, Paul Ragland, Jr., Valerie Spaur, Wayne Dunman Ex-officio members Dr. Phil Fuller (District Superintendent), Wayne Lynch (VDNC Manager), Todd Kern (District Treasurer), Camelot Shuff (SDMI Chairman), Tammy Hensley (NYI Teen Camp Director), Jerry Varner (NYI President), Joyce Grambo (D.I.G. Campmeeting director), Richard Higgerson (VDNC Caretaker), Robert Holter (D.I.G. RV Park Coordinator & Secretary). The board met in two regular sessions and one meeting via phone conference during the year to discuss business related to the operations, maintenance, improvements, and repairs of the VNC. Attendance at camps and retreats were up again! Projects finished this year included placement of names on camp structures and the continuing work on the Lakeside Garden Chapel. We completed numerous repairs that continue to help us to update the facilities. One of the gifts received by the camp was over $4,000 from the Hispanic Family Camp toward the installation of a fountain in the lake. We have reached $56,494 in the endowment fund and have been reinvesting the interest payments. Remember that donations to the camp can be accomplished on-line! Wayne Lynch has done a great job in picking up the torch of VDNC Manager. We also welcome Barry Compton as Head Cook and Sally Sapp as Assistant Cook. We would like to thank the camp staff for their relentless efforts in running and maintaining the camp facilities and grounds. Respectfully Submitted, Robert Holter, Secretary J. Phillip Fuller, Chairman D-4

135 CHURCH PROPERTIES BOARD FISCAL YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, 2017 Due to leadership transitions in the past year on the Properties Board, the District Advisory Board operated in its stead. Please see the District Advisory Board Report this year for activity related to approvals for Church Properties. The members of the Church Properties Board this year were: Chairman Dr. J. Phillip Fuller; Pastors Cavan Carlton, Steve Guizar, Mark Sluss and Bill Willis. Lay-persons Alfred Copley, Doug Fry, Dave Kochheiser, and Brian Young. Respectfully Submitted, J. PHILLIP FULLER, Chairman D-5

136 Ministerial Studies Board The Ministerial Studies Board hereby reports on the progress of our Virginia District ministerial students for the assembly year and recognizes them for the classes successfully completed since enrollment in the course of study. Course for Elders The following students have successfully completed from 1 to 6 classes: Edsel Conner, Deborah Crofford, Seth DeGraves, Maria Ferrand, McGinley Geron, Robert Gilmer, Kathleen Grymes, William Hooke, Sarah Kinzer, Jared Link, Stephanie Shelley, Scott Simmons, Boris Taffur, Giovany Taffur, Branden Vock, Joseph Wilson The following students have successfully completed from 7 to 12 classes: Matthew R Baker, Mark Brown, Dean Bushnell, Luis E. Cortez, Ontoniel Dominguez, James Domroes, Jessica Duncan, Heidi Ellis, Nathan Green, Richard Green, Jessica Hindley, Michele Hofmann, Martin Jeffrey, Susan Kleinfeld-Simmons, Sharon Little, Steven Lloyd, Mario Mairena, Ilyas Masih, Michael McCosker, Mike Morrison, Joseph Mummert, Jack Myers, Gary Osteen, Ruthann Peaden, Logan Phillips, Benjamin Presson, Diego Reyes, Charles Jacob Snyder, John Swales, James Tietjen, Bonnie Valentine, Robert Wallace, Judy White-Thurber The following students have successfully completed from 13 to 18 classes: Cecile Bourgoin, Suzanne Cook, Karen Good, Bobbie Jo King, Billy Logan, Rodney Mateer, Paul Milton, Paul Muniz, David Alberto Perez, Brad Robertson, Jaqueline Sanchez, Lee Scnelle, Carrie Skovranko, Timothy Sluss, Trenton Stinson, Todd Sutphin, Maria Fernanda Cortez Velez The following students have successfully completed from classes: Fernando Aguilar, Antonio Arredondo, Benjamin Bailey, Cavan Carlton, Marisol E. Cruz, Maritza Cruz, Walter Cruz, Chad Forte, Veronica Gamboa, Julie Harris, Richard B. Hill, Tabitha Jernigan, Carolyn Lewis, Kelly Padgett, Raul Ramirez, Graciela Silva, David Michael Skidmore Course for Youth Ministries The following students have successfully completed 7-12 classes: Lucas Summerlin The following students have successfully completed from classes: Madison Freeman, Tina Nelson D-6

137 The following students have successfully completed from classes: Amanda Bailey Course for Minister of Music The following student has successfully completed from classes Kawika Sever Course for Deacons The following student has completed from classes: January Marshall Graduates The following students have successfully completed the required 25 classes and the board recommends graduate status: Elder Paola Ayala, Raul Ayala, Henry Castillo, Pamela Edelman, Jorge Garcia, David J. Kriner, Nathan Rice, Wilmer Rodriguez, Douglas Soloman, Ronald Stern, Christine Vipond, Gerald Vipond Inactive Students The board recommends that the following students be placed in inactive status until reactivation is requested: Elder Nahum Barhona, Juan Francisco Campos, Reinaldo Banegas Cubas, Charles W. Dandridge II, Cindy Estrada, Robert Gagnon, Alexis Gonzalez, David Greek, Raymond Groves, Elizabeth Gutierrez, Jose Atistadis Lainez, Carlos Molina, Ruben Rodriguez, Armando Silva, Jose Soliz, Bernardo Tec, Tyler Thomas, Matthew Wiseman Transferred Students The following students have transferred to other districts: Victor Bright, Chima Ezeigbo, Joseph Matos, Stephen Raney Respectfully submitted, WALTER H. KRINER, Secretary BRADLEY A. BILLET, Chairman D-7

138 Ministerial Credentials Board Partial Report No. 1 We recommend the reception of the following transfers: Ordained ministers Nathan Burns from Northeast Oklahoma, Cameron L. Dunlop from Indianapolis, R. Wayne Lynch from Mid-Atlantic, Julius Walter Strock from North Carolina, Willis G. Swope from Mid-Atlantic, Erin Dawn Ward from Arizona, Nicholas Anthony Ward from Arizona, Robert A. Weaver from Eastern Kentucky Licensed ministers N/A The following were granted transfers: Ordained ministers Samuel J. Blakely to Northern Michigan, Bryan A. Cheever to Eastern Michigan, Bret M. Layton to Northeastern Indiana, Kyu Chang Josh Lee to Southern California, Marc Christopher Price to West Virginia South, Thomas Michael Rodriguez to North Carolina, Timothy A. Thomas to Eastern Kentucky, Alex Michael Williams to Rocky Mountain Licensed ministers Chima Ezeigbo to New England, Joseph A. Matos to Philadelphia, Stephen E. Raney to Alaska Partial Report No. 2 We, the Ministerial Credentials Board, recommend the following to be elected to elder's orders and ordained: Ronnie Dale Bennett, Pamela Ann Edelman, Jorge Alberto Garcia, David Wesley Hathaway, David Jonathan Kriner, Nathanael Douglas Rice, Jose Angel Soliz, Ronald Louis Stern We recommend that Rigoberto Acevedo Acosta and Michael Lee Brown be granted retirement status with the corresponding role code designation. Partial Report No. 3 We, the Ministerial Credentials Board, recommend that district minister's licenses be granted for the first time to: Mark Brown, Boris Coneo, Giovanni Coneo, Jessica Duncan, Richard Green, Carolyn Lewis, Steven Lloyd, Mario Mairena-Gonzalez, Michael McCosker, Michael Morrison, Gary Osteen, Diego Reyes, Jaqueline Sanchez-Gonzalez, Lucas Summerlin, James Tietjen, Joseph Wilson, Judith White-Thurber D-8

139 That a new district minister s license be granted to Tabitha Jernigan, Ilyas Masih, Douglas Soloman That the following be granted renewal of district minister's license: Fernando Aguilar, Delcy Paola Ayala, Raul Ayala Sagun, Amanda Drinkard Bailey, Benjamin Bailey, Cecile Bourgoin, Cavan Carlton, Henry Castillo, Suzanne Cook, Maria Fernanda Cortes, Luis Cortez, Marisol Cruz, Iris Maritza Osorio Cruz, Walter Cruz, Otoniel Dominguez, Jim Domroes, Heidi Ellis, Madison Freeman, Veronica Gamboa, Karen Good, Julie Harris, Richard (Beck) Hill, Michele Hofmann, Bobbie Jo King, Sharon Little, Billy Logan, January Marshall, Paul Milton, Tina Nelson, Kelly Padgett, Ruth Peaden, David Perez, Ben Presson, Raul Ramirez, Brad Robertson, Wilmer Rodriguez, Lee Schnelle, Kawika Sever, Graciela Silva, David Skidmore, Carrie Skovranko, Trent Stinson, Todd Sutphin, Christine Vipond, Gerald Vipond, Robert Wallace That the following licensed ministers not be renewed: Chip Dandridge, Paul Muniz, Logan Phillips, Tyler Thomas That lay song evangelist s certificates be granted to: Janene A. Dubbeld, Mark I. Dubbeld That the following be approved for local supply: Shirley Carter, Larry Kimbler, Gaye Marston That the following be removed from the Roll of Elders: Having surrendered his credential - James Jeffrey Griffith Having joined with another denomination John C. Ward, Jr. That Gerald A. Bohall, Sr., Freeman, J. Hamrick, Stephen E. Shook, and Frederick N. Yates have their membership transferred to the Church Triumphant and dropped from the Roll of Elders, having passed from this life. Respectfully submitted, STEVE GUIZAR, Secretary J. PHILLIP FULLER, Chairman D-9

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143 Auditing Committee In accordance with the request of the District Advisory Board, the books of record and account for the following treasurers have been audited: District Treasurer NMI Nazarene Missions International Discipleship and Sunday School Ministries Women s Ministries Retreat NYI Nazarene Youth International District Training Center Hispanic Ministries Each treasurer s records are sample-tested on a basis consistent with generally accepted auditing standards. The treasurer s reports submitted to the District Assembly are intended to reflect the operations covered by each of the treasurers named for the twelve months ending April 30, Respectfully submitted, COURTNEY JOHNSON, Auditor Colonial CPA Group E-3

144 Christian Action Committee 1. We, the District Christian Action Committee, call the attention of the District Assembly to: 1.1. The Greatest Commandment as proclaimed by Christ in Matthew 22:37-40: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments The Great Commission declared in Matthew 28:19-20: Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you The Least of These as in Matthew 25:35-36 & 40. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me. The King will reply, Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me Isaiah 58:6 Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? 1.5. These are the marching orders we have been given. They are our motivation, mission, and call to Christian action. We urge our churches to join with the Spirit of Christ to advance the Kingdom of God in Virginia. To be the salt of the earth and light of the world, we do not fight with the same weapons as the darkness. Instead we arm ourselves as described in Ephesians 6: We recommend that local churches use the following steps to carry out Christian actions in a way that fits our holy calling: 2.1. That pastors, associates, evangelists, teachers, lay persons, parents and all church leaders encourage respect for the teachings of the Church of the Nazarene by regularly emphasizing to the local church the Covenant of Christian Character and the Covenant of Christian Conduct as stated in the Manual of the Church of the Nazarene, and derived from the Bible That the local church board, under the direction of its pastor, appoints a local Christian Action Committee to keep the church informed of moral issues and to educate people with the Biblical holiness standard. Each Christian Action Committee will be given the responsibility of implementing a Christian action plan relevant to its community and the nation Local Action Committees are encouraged to submit to the District Christian Action Committee a brief summary of their community involvement. That the local Christian Action Committees, under the direction of the church board, use the following as a minimum framework for the Christian action plans: Support the sanctity of human life in all stages of life, as stated in Psalms 139:13-16 (NIV): For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's E-4

145 womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. Confronting the tragedy of human trafficking is another piece in supporting the sanctity of human life Support the unity of the family and its formation in Christ-likeness, as stated in Ephesians 6:1-4 (NIV): Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother which is the first commandment with a promise that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth. Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord Oppose all forms of domestic violence through education, counseling and Biblical preaching and teaching Provide families and individuals with suggestions for Christian activities that will promote strong moral character Encourage families to become involved, as much as possible, in activities of the church, community and school Urge parents to become actively involved in their children s education through school activities, communicating with teachers and local School Board members, voicing concern over such matters as bullying, alcohol use and drug abuse, sexual immorality, and acts of violence. We encourage praying for discernment about alternative forms of education such as Christian schools and home schooling Support marriages and the family by promoting marriage and family clinics, seminars, mentors, and providing Christian resources, such as Holiness Today and Focus on the Family. We encourage our churches to develop relationships with local Christian counselors That all pastors are familiar with the denominational position and Biblical standards on homosexuality and same sex marriage. A helpful resource from the Board of General Superintendents can be found at Provide information and resources to address the following Christian conduct issues: gambling, premarital and extramarital sex, abortion, homosexuality, pornography, euthanasia, worldly entertainment, divorce, physical, emotional and sexual abuse, and substance abuse Increase awareness of and educate against substance abuse (such as: the use of alcohol and drug abuse, including the inappropriate use of prescription drugs), and to proactively engage in helpful ways to transform lives Lead our members, through example, in becoming actively involved in meeting human needs, such as poverty, alleviating suffering and welcoming the stranger Provide information and resources to address the following areas of growing concern: medical ethics, stewardship of creation, and the use of technology Model conflict resolution according to Scripture so that even in our conflict we Glorify God (Bring God into your situation); Get the Log Out (Own your part in the conflict); Gently Restore (help others own their part of the conflict); Go and Be reconciled (Give forgiveness and Arrive at a Reasonable Solution) (for more E-5

146 information see Ken Sande, Resolving Everyday Conflict and 3. We, the District Christian Action Committee, urge each local Christian Action Committee and all Nazarenes to take the following practical steps to make an impact on their community and world: 3.1. Research by reading books, magazines, and searching reputable sites on the internet to be knowledgeable about current moral issues. Use good judgment in evaluating resources through our Wesleyan-Holiness heritage Register to vote and work to elect people who support holiness standards in government. Lovingly oppose any public office or official who undermines Judeo- Christian ethics by first praying for them, especially that the Spirit of Christ would work mightily in their hearts, writing letters, making phone calls, legally and ethically protesting, and expressing Christian views to others. Express thanks and support for those who stand up for holiness standards and Christian ethics Minister to the needy of our community by feeding the hungry, taking care of widows and orphans, providing support to single parents, aiding the homeless in supporting themselves, etc., either through the local church or by partnering with other churches and community organizations Choose only the most wholesome media and entertainment productions and use Christian websites on the Internet that provide source filtering of on-line content. May the advice of Susanna Wesley guide us: Whatever weakens your reason, impairs the tenderness of your conscience, obscures your sense of God, takes off your relish for spiritual things, whatever increases the authority of the body over the mind, that thing is sin to you, however innocent it may seem in itself Help the church board develop an evangelistic plan suited for the local community, which will help carry out the Great Commission That every church board include this committee report as an agenda item at a fall board meeting this year, for prayer, conversation and action. 4. In conclusion, the District Christian Action Committee prays that the members of the Virginia District Church of the Nazarene would boldly proclaim with their lives what holiness and godliness look like. As stated in Hebrews 12:14 (NIV): Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy, without holiness no one will see the Lord. May the Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead truly make us people of the mission, who undeniably live in Godly love, so we may impact our communities for the Kingdom. Respectfully Submitted, BRAD BILLET, BOBBIE JO KING, VIRGINIA PRUITT, NATHAN RICE, DEE DEE STINSON E-6

147 Virginia District Church of the Nazarene Church Growth Committee Report to the 2017 District Assembly The committee (Stephen Willis, Wynne Lankford, Marlon King, Joyce Grambo, Mary Jimenez, and Phil Fuller) reports the following: Growing the church through evangelism & discipleship is reasonable and good As a district of congregations committed to the mission of Christ to Make Christ-like disciples in the nations, we agree that it is perfectly reasonable and right to speak of expanding the kingdom through evangelism and discipleship. Growing the church is, Making room for and welcoming the non-believer into the family of God and shaping them to Christlikeness. We believe this is primarily the work of God and that by his grace we are partners through our spirit-led efforts to see the church grow. When we are serious about seeing the both the great commandment and the great commission fulfilled, there is no way to understand these great truths without them also including welcoming, even multiplying the number of new folks to the fellowship of believers. A church, to be healthy, must have both an inward and an outward focus. Health comes from equally emphasizing both discipleship and evangelistic. Jesus first conversation with the disciples is about making them, fishers of men (evangelism) and his last conversation with them is the commandment to, Go into all the world. (Evangelism) The essential outcome for a true disciple is to multiply. The Book of Acts records several instances where the church grows in number. Someone was not only counting but inviting others to celebrate the growth of the kingdom. Rather than make excuses about weak evangelism, limited discipleship or poor church growth, lets prayerfully support one another in this effort. We agree that being accountable for numbers for the sake of numbers is not helpful. Every pastor and church is significant. There are seasons of helpful pruning; however, pruning should eventually lead to growth. Principles for the healthy growth of our churches: Organic Outreach Intensive Oct 11 & 12 at Salem Fields Community Church. These teach a principle of natural evangelism. Cost is $450 per person for 2 full days of training. However, through a special engagement the training is being offered to every Nazarene on the Virginia District for $150 (a $300 discount!). For your registration you will receive, training materials, you will leave the training with your own prayerfully guided steps for action toward a more evangelistically focused ministry, 5 books, 5 meals, networking opportunities with other pastors and leaders (both Nazarene and beyond!) Sponsored by: VA District Church of the Nazarene VA SDMI Organic Outreach Salem Fields Community Church Reinvention. Pastors, Church Boards and leaders must be willing to reinvent their ministry to ensure a healthy balance of outreach and discipleship. Intentionality. God s people must be intentional to connect with unchurched and unbelievers. Mission mindset. Every believer is a missionary some even willingly. Expectations. Expect to have guests. Make a point to engage a healthy conversation with your leaders about the readiness of your local church to receive guests. What barriers keep people from entering your gatherings. Yearly Training on Evangelism. Every local church should have a discipleship emphasis on how to share one s faith taught to your church at a minimum once a year. Monthly Focus on Evangelism. Healthy churches have a focus on evangelism at least monthly. Sacrifice. The growth of the church requires effort, cost, and a willingness to sacrifice. Prayer. Local leaders praying specifically for a revival of the mission and first love of the church. E-7

148 Receive Insight from a Mentor. Evangelism Conversation Labs in today s assembly o In assembly conversation o Lunch time conversation Leaders with evangelistic passion. Meet a couple of people whom God is using for evangelism. Mentorship Interest Card If you would like a mentor to help infuse your church with a passion for evangelism, please complete a Mentorship interest card. We promise to help find a mentor to help you and with whom you can learn together. Mentorship Defined. Mentors are trusted, seasoned advisors who are willing to go on a journey of discovery with you. Mentorship is the practice of learning from one another to accomplish a task. A list of mentors is being developed and will be posted on 5 Ways to Minimize GROWTH Do not expect guests. Do not preach evangelistically. Pray for God to move but do not plan as if He will. Refuse to change. Always say, Yes! to everything and become ineffective in all things. NOTES FOR CHURCH GROWTH. Key learning principle/point: I commit to prayer asking God to help me and the church where I serve to develop an evangelistic passion by: E-8

149 Church Planting Initiative The Virginia District takes seriously our biblical mandate to make disciples. The single most effective disciple-making tool on the planet is and always has been planting new churches. To that end, we offer church planting training three times a year on the district. This incredible training is both informative and inspiring. It provides space for people to dream with God about what could be and plan with God about what will be. This training is driven by 12 Biblical Principles that can be applied to your local ministry context. This isn t a cookie cutter model that tries to make you pretend to be something you re not. Just ask the 36 people who attended one of our three events this past year! Through our partnership with Dynamic Church Planting International (DCPI), we currently offer two training tracks: Churches Planting Churches (CPC) is for pastors and church leaders from a mother church to learn how to support and send out a healthy church plant. Church Planting Essentials (CPE) is for pastors and lay people who want to either lead or be a part of a new church plant. This training teaches the nuts and bolts of church planting. The Virginia District believes that Church planting is at the heart of our calling so we have included one of these trainings as an ordination requirement. Please don t hear that as another box to check, but rather as an opportunity to partner with God in expanding his Kingdom! We also have Growing New Churches (how to make a long range strategic ministry plan) and Mentoring Church Planters (equipping planters to mentor new planters) that we hope to lead during one of the three trainings offered this year, which are scheduled: September at Woodbridge 1 st Church of the Nazarene Jan 8-10 at Lynchburg 1 st Church of the Nazarene May 7-9 at Virginia Beach 1 st Church of the Nazarene These events are only $45 to register, and that covers your training materials and lunches during the event! Would you be willing to circle an event to attend and prayerfully consider who else to bring with you? God is building his Kingdom. Let s join him on the front lines! Respectfully Submitted, REGGIE PHILLIPS, DCPI Champion E-9

150 Finance Committee The Finance Committee makes the following recommendations: Part I--Budget Considerations 1. That the formula for determining the total amount of the World Evangelism Fund, Pensions and Benefits Fund, Educational Budget, and District Unified Budget (aka, Virginia Mission Fund) be as follows: a. That church income (for budget purposes) be defined as any donation received by a church that qualifies as a charitable contribution. For more information on what qualifies as a charitable donation, go to b. That the church income given for World Evangelism Fund, 10% Mission Specials, and other mission offerings will be subtracted from the church income before the percentages that follow (listed in c.) are applied. For a list of the mission offerings that can be excluded, see the website c. That budgets be calculated on these percentages: World Evangelism, 5.5 percent; Pensions and Benefits, 2.25 percent; Educational, 2.25 percent; District Unified 5.0 percent. Each of these percentages is to be applied to church income less missions giving. d. That any newly organized church will be allowed to pay their District Budget according to the following percentages: First year, 2 percent; second year, 3 percent; third year, 4 percent; fourth year, 5 percent. These percentages will be applied to church income less missions giving. e. That New Start churches begin tithing (10%) of their income to the District Unified Budget, or World Evangelism Fund immediately (income exclusive of World Evangelism Fund and 10% mission specials). f. That churches giving any money for individual New Starts receive 10% missions special credit by adding the amount to "point to point giving" on the local church giving report when using the online giving method. These new church plants must be approved annually by the District Advisory Board to qualify for the credit. g. That sponsoring churches of a new church plant are eligible for a deduction of up to $5,000 from their district budget if they contribute substantial financial support or members. (This deduction must be approved by the district advisory board and the district superintendent.) h. That churches are encouraged, when appropriate, to make application through the DRC for Rare Circumstance Adjustments to denominational apportionments. 2. That the total estimated District Unified Budget be $812,706 and that it be divided among the district interests as follows: District Administration $446,706 District Virginia Missions 175,000 District Camp Operations 111,000 District SDMI 28,000 District NYI 30,000 District NMI 22, That the disbursement of the district administration portion of the District Unified Budget (May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2018) be as follows: E-10

151 Salaries and Benefits District Superintendent Salary 69,717 Hospitalization Insurance 28,000 Medical Reimbursement 1,575 Self-employment tax 18,870 Retirement 403(b) 20,400 Housing Allowance 47,944 Life & AD&D 1,500 Assistant District Superintendent Salary 14,000 Honoraria District Treasurer 4,300 District Secretary 4,300 Administration Conference Expense (D.S. and Evang.) 7,000 Telephone 3,500 District Office Expense 3,500 District Superintendent Auto Expense 11,500 District Superintendent Professional Expense 12,500 Cluster Leaders Auto Expense 3,000 Cluster Leaders Expense 2,000 Office Equipment Maintenance 3,000 Office Equipment Purchases 2,000 Assistant DS Expense 10,000 Church Growth 5,000 Discretionary Fund 2,500 Office Administrators 53,000 Office Administrator Social Security 5,500 Office Administrator 403b 600 Bookkeeper 3,000 District Headquarters Maintenance 4,000 Utilities 3,500 Insurance 13,500 Other District Expense District Assembly 20,000 Camp Meeting 8,500 Auditor 6,700 District Boards Expense 15,500 Ministers and Mates' Reception/Banquet 4,800 Ministry Team Retreat 7,000 E-11

152 Gifts/Awards/Flowers 3,000 Christmas Gifts 11,000 General Assembly Delegates 7,000 Payroll Processing 2,500 Miscellaneous 1,000 Stewardship Tech Fees That District Unified Budget disbursements be directed as follows: Portion Under the direction of Virginia Missions District Advisory Board Camp Operations District Camp Board SDMI District SDMI Board NYI District NYI Council NMI District NMI Council 5. That the District SDMI Board, and NYI & NMI Councils each provide the Finance Committee a report of expenses and income for this year and a proposed budget for the next year by May 20, That local church responsibilities be as follows: a. That each local church, through its pastor and church board, prepare a total financial budget for the assembly year and mail a copy to the district office no later than September 15, b. That all churches report their income at by the 10 th of each month and that payments of all budgets be made at least monthly if not weekly, preferably using the online method available through c. That ALL APPORTIONMENTS (World Evangelism, Pensions and Benefits, Education, District) be given EQUAL consideration as a responsibility of the local church, and that recognition of faithful stewardship be based on the payment of all budgets in full. Pastors and leaders from churches that demonstrate support of the denomination through a predictable pattern of payment of apportionments will have the privilege of being considered for and elected or appointed to district leadership positions. d. That no church take on an indebtedness that exceeds three times its annual income, averaged out over the previous 3 years, as recommended to us by the general church. e. That no church will be granted permission to enter into a financially obligating program for building, hiring, or retaining staff, or any other purpose, that would prohibit keeping their funding the mission giving current. f. That each church participate in the annual offerings for Nazarene Bible College and Nazarene Theological Seminary. g. That each church review annually its property and liability insurance of all buildings and vehicles. h. Each church should understand that when they fail to pay their District Budget, they are taking away from district administration, district SDMI, district NYI, district NMI, camp, and VA Missions programs. i. In harmony with the Manual, par. 34, only those members of local congregations who practice E-12

153 consistent storehouse tithing be nominated for elective offices in the local church. 7. The Advisory Board will appoint a finance team available to local churches on request to give instructional assistance in their financial management. 8. That the travel allowance for official board meetings, councils, or committees be at 45 cents per mile except for district employees/staff which will be at the IRS business mileage standard. 9. That the district superintendent be granted one month s vacation with pay. Part 2--Pastors' and Associate Pastors' Compensation Action Plan 1. Compensation for ministers by the church includes the following as a minimum: a. Salary. b. Reasonable housing expenses. c. Self-employment tax. d. Family health insurance coverage. e. Paid vacation (see item 4 below). 2. Suggested additional benefits: a. Contribution to the Nazarene 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan. b. Accountable medical reimbursement plan. c. Dental insurance. d. Life insurance. e. Accidental death/long term disability insurance coupled with a salary continuation plan. f. Annual physical examination (at church expense). g. A Sabbatical plan (see item 5 below). h. The church board shall review not less frequently than annually, the compensation package of each pastor employed. A report shall be sent to the District Superintendent of the results of each review. 3. Professional Expenses. Churches should include in their annual budgets line items of sufficient amount to reimburse professional and business expenses for ministry through accountable reimbursement plans. These will include but are not limited to: a. Mileage reimbursement rate: current IRS mileage rate. b. Meal and entertainment reimbursements. c. Books, online resources, subscriptions. d. Continuing education expenses (completion of two continuing education units is required of Nazarene ministers annually). e. Office supplies. f. Gifts the pastors give to members on occasions of weddings, graduations and showers. g. Costs for attending and participating at the General Assembly in h. That churches cover costs for district retreats for the Pastor and Spouse, DIG Campmeeting, District and General Assembly. That strong consideration be given to covering the expenses of the pastor s wife to the Annual VA District Ladies Conference. 4. Vacation Guidelines: E-13

154 a. Churches are encouraged to establish a vacation guideline with the following minimums. Years of service indicates total number of years in ministry. From 0 up to 5 years of service--2 weeks including 3 Sundays From 5 up to 14 years of service--3 weeks including 4 Sundays More than 14 years of service--4 weeks including 5 Sundays b. That churches not consider the following as vacation: Ministry Team Retreat, District Assembly, General Assembly, DIG Campmeeting, Camp Work Days, district events sponsored by SDMI, NYI, or NMI, denominational events sponsored by the general church, and district committee meetings. c. Because rest and renewal are important even vital components of effective ministry, pastors are encouraged to use the entire period of their allotted vacation days every year. To strengthen this ideal, no more than one week of accumulated vacation can be carried over to the next fiscal year. Additionally, at the beginning and the end of a pastor s service, vacation is provided on a yearly prorated basis (i.e., one month of service of one year provides 1/12 th of the annual vacation allotment). 5. Sabbatical Plan: Upon completion of every five to seven years of service at the same church, we recommend that each minister, with the approval of the church board, and subject to the approval of the District Superintendent, plan a sabbatical of no less than 30 days. The sabbatical period is not to be counted against the minister s annual vacation time. A sabbatical is a necessary time for planned spiritual, physical, and emotional rest and works to alleviate burnout and its symptoms. Planned sabbaticals renew both ministers and congregations, and increase the length of tenures in ministry. Longer tenures, in turn, positively affect congregational health. Salary and benefits should continue during the sabbatical period. Churches should also cover reasonable expenses incurred in planning and taking the sabbatical. For more information visit the district website: 6. Maintaining Balance and Well-Being in Ministry. Pastors and staff are to be encouraged by their church boards to commit to God s plan for rest and renewal, which includes but is not limited to: a. Protect private time with the Lord each day. b. Rest one full day each week completely avoiding ministry responsibilities (phone, , visits, administration, etc.). c. Plan and take vacations that are a complete break from ministry responsibilities. d. Plan periodic times of spiritual renewal. e. Carefully discern God s will and confer with family prior to accepting additional ministry responsibilities. 7. Pastoral Appreciation: a. Appreciation Month: We recommend that the church plan and carry out special appreciation activities in October or other suitable month each year. b. Christmas Bonus: We recommend that the church plan for and present an additional week s pay (at minimum) as a Christmas bonus to ministers. 8. Evangelists. The General Superintendents have suggested the following guidelines: a. Cover the evangelist's travel expenses both to and from the local church. E-14

155 b. Provide housing, meals, and study resources while the evangelist is serving the local congregation. c. In consultation with the evangelist, contribute to the evangelist's retirement. d. Where appropriate, designate a portion of the compensation as housing allowance. e. Pay a stipend equal to twice that of the pastor's compensation, including housing, plus benefits. f. Remember the evangelist at Christmas with a generous love offering. g. For additional information visit Evangelist.pdf 9. The District Finance Committee is available to advise local churches on the implementation of these guidelines. These guidelines for ministerial compensation shall be sent to each local church board secretary, who shall in turn see that a copy is distributed to each member of the church board. A report of this action is due to the District Superintendent by October 15, Additional resources for structuring ministerial compensation are located at the Pensions and Benefits USA website: That local churches make use of the resources available through the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability, For all items identified in the Finance Committee Report the district policy is to be applied in churches which have not established local policies. Respectfully submitted, BECKY DUNMAN, Secretary JEROME HANCOCK, Chairman E-15

156 And I heard a voice from heaven saying, Write this down: Blessed are those who die in the Lord from now on. Yes, says the Spirit, they are blessed indeed, for they will rest from all their toils and trials; for their good deeds follow them. Revelation 14:13 ABINGDON -- Angie Copley ANNANDALE CALVARY -- John Jack David Trunnell, Angelita Casterllanos, Shirley O Connor, Otis Pedrick, Clyde Haas BERRYVILLE Vera Louise Sheckels CHARLOTTESVILLE FIRST -- Shirley Garrett, Ruth Pleasants, Arlie Williams CHARLOTTESVILLE NORTHRIDGE -- Ron Guertin CHESAPEAKE FIRST -- Ernesto Ernie Lano COLONIAL HEIGHTS -- Donald S. Gaskin, Sr., James E. Thompson COVINGTON -- Delberta Haynes DULLES FAMILY LIFE -- Richard O Shell FREDERICKSBURG SALEM FIELDS -- Gene Beaty FRONT ROYAL -- Timothy Barnett, Becky Bailey, Bill Martin, Nancy Metz, Walter Grimsley GWYNN'S ISLAND -- Eva Mae Grinnell, Evelyn Jo Wood HAMPTON -- Anita Bolt HARRISONBURG FIRST -- Rhoda Lambert, Andy Pennington, E.J. Pennington HIGHLAND SPRINGS -- Bill Pierce, Bob Snead LOUISA HUNTINGTON COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP -- Ray Vogt LYNCHBURG -- Margeret Seamster MANASSAS -- E.C. Lyon, Jim Gaus, Herb Vanover MARION -- Pete Hawthorne MOUNT CRAWFORD DAYSPRING -- Jack Kerns NEWPORT NEWS -- Jean Lundy NORFOLK CALVARY -- Samuel Simmons ORANGE -- Betty VerValin PORTSMOUTH -- Michael Nunley, Willie Mae Griffin, Lois McDowell RICHMOND COMMUNIDAD ESPERANZA -- Ronnier Ivan Acosta RICHMOND HOPE COMMUNITY -- Kathleen Schwerdtfeger RICHMOND SOUTHSIDE Zola Smith, Darlene Simmons, Gerald Bohall, Sr., Bill Meador, Elvin Desper, Belinda Gancham, Phyllis Burkey, Matthew Yeatts RICHMOND VARINA Stephanie Ann Lane RICHMOND WOODVILLE -- Lillie Phillips, Doris Smith, Dajanae White E-16

157 ROANOKE EAST GATE -- Robert Cockrell, Elizabeth Cockrell ROANOKE FIRST -- Geneva Fleenor, Karla Mercy, Pauline Johnson, Barbara Perdue, Tina Phillips, Bruce Webb ROANOKE GARDEN CITY -- Joyce Goad ROANOKE GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS -- J.T. Flannery, Daisy Phillips, Dottie Richards ROANOKE HOLLINS -- Lester Earl Sweeney SALEM LIVING WELL -- Clara Morgan, Bud Morgan, Virginia Farris SPRING CREEK -- Cathy Smith, Shelby Click, Carl Click, Richard Bowen STAUNTON -- Frances Corbin, Doris Revercomb VERONA LIVING STONE Dale Ann Soprano TIDEWATER CENTRAL -- Frances J. Frannie McClendon WHITE STONE -- Patricia Jones, Tammy Revere, William Blocher WOODBRIDGE -- Thelma Dolinger, Arnold Art Pruden, Tunis Robbins, Gordon Bruck Respectfully submitted, JODI SCOZZAFAVA, Secretary BILL DILLON, Chairman E-17

158 Committee on Nominations Members met by GOTOMEETING online and included, J. Phillip Fuller, chairman; Bill Dillon, secretary; ministers-- Jeffrey Hernandez, Marlon King, Paul Shallenberg, Jeff Whitt; Laity- -Sue Brown, Becky Dunman, Doug Fry, Julie Jackson, Ruth Jackson, Bertha Cruz Osorio, Ruth Peaden, Nathan Rice, Laura Sluss We, the Nominating Committee, recommend the nomination of the following and that their election be a plurality vote and accomplished by a ballot overseen by the District Secretary: For the District Advisory Board--Clergy: Elect two (2) ordained ministers from among the four (4) nominated for a term to expire Bill Dillon, Steve Guizar, Marlon King, Nirky Paulino. For the District Advisory Board--Laity: Elect two (2) from among the four (4) nominated for a term to expire Wayne Dunman, Doug Fry, Lee Hall. For the Board of Ministerial Credentials: Elect four (4) ordained ministers from among those nominated for terms to expire in Athan Burch, George Fitzwater, Carlos Gomez, Shannon Harris, Steve Parker, Camelot Shuff, David Woods, Francisco Zuniga. For District SDMI Board member, Clergy: Elect one (1) from among the three (3) nominated to serve a term to expire in Yeliz Carrasquillo-Mairena, Laura Villatoro, Erin Ward. For Lay Trustee to ENC we recommend that current trustee Christi-Le Shankel be run on a Yes/No ballot. Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM DILLON, II, Secretary J. PHILLIP FULLER, Chairman E-18

159 District Nominaon Profiles This secon contains biographical Informaon for those running for district posions / offices. Biographical informaon includes the following: name, local church, local church posions (past and present on any district), district posions (past and present on any district). E-19

160 District Advisory Board District Advisory Board Ministers Select TWO Clergy Bill Dillon Tidewater Central Local: Lead Pastor District: serves as District Secretary Steve Guizar Front Royal Local: Lead Pastor District: Ministerial Credenal Board Secretary Nirky Paulino Hampton Puerta de Salvacion Williamsburg Iglesia VA Beach El Shaddai Local: Lead Pastor District: Ministerial Studies Board; Hispanic Family Camp Marlon King VA Beach First Local: Lead Pastor District: Credenal Board; Cluster Leader District Advisory Board Laity Select TWO Lay Persons Wayne Dunman Roanoke First Local: Trustee, Small Group Facilitator, Board Secretary District: Advisory Board; Camp Board; Lay Servant of the Year Lee Hall Lynchburg First Local: Church Board Secretary District: Finance Commiee Doug Fry Lynchburg Local: Facilies Manager; Senior Adult Ministries District: Advisory Board; Finance Commiee Mike Piman Roanoke East Gate Local: Board Member; Trustee; Finance Commiee; Director of Men s Ministry District: Advisory Board; Nominang Commiee; Finance Commiee E-20

161 Credenals Board Athan Burch Woodbridge Local: Lead Pastor District: Credenals Board; NBC Representave; Church Growth Commiee; Advisory Board George Fitzwater Berryville Local: Lead Pastor Carlos Gomez Richmond Comunidad de Esperanza Local: Lead Pastor Shannon Harris Roanoke East Gate Local: Lead Pastor District: Credenals Board; Finance Team Select FOUR Stephen Parker Salem Living Well Local: Lead Pastor District: Credenals Board; Camp Board Camelot Shuff Newport News Local: Lead Pastor District: SDMI Chairman; Children s Camps; Small Groups Leader David Woods Hopewell Local: Lead Pastor District: Ministerial Studies Board; DTC Dean Francisco Zuniga Roanoke Amor Viviente Local: Lead Pastor District: Professor of Hispanic Training Center E-21

162 Select ONE Ministers Yeliz Carrasquillo-Mairena Tidewater Renacer Con Cristo Local: Lead Pastor Erin Ward Portsmouth Local: Lead Pastor SDMI Board Members SDMI Board Ministers Laura Villatoro Lorton Sandad A Jehova Local: Lead Pastor ENC Trustee Vote Yes or No Chris-Le Shankel Annandale Calvary District: ENC Trustee E-22