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2 People of God, Praise the Lord. Welcome to our LXII (Sixty-second) General Convention! With much gratitude in our hearts, my family and I welcome you to our General Electoral Convention It seems like it was just Bishop John & Sis. Sara Fortino yesterday that I wrote these same words in November We are very happy to see you again as we unite from all parts of the country, and the world, to celebrate together our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. What joy! Proverbs 21:31 says, A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory comes from the Lord. It is impossible to summarize in one sentence what has happened throughout these years, but in my opinion, this biblical statement is the one that comes closest to our reality and the one that best explains our experiences. For the glory of God, if we have come this far it is because God has given us the victory. We did what He asked us to do. We were obedient to His voice and let ourselves be guided by it. We have reached this point with victory as a sign of His power. Although we have faced many battles, God has helped us. Now we have to continue climbing, knowing that there is a bright future for the Apostolic Assembly. I feel very happy and satisfied with all the achievements we have accomplished. I am more than convinced that if this is so, it is because we have found grace before His eyes and God blessed us by giving us the victory. I have always believed that personal effort, accompanied with a clear vision, plus constant dedication and hard work, open the way for the hand of God to intervene in our tasks. In each of our battles, we have seen the hand of God in action; especially in those, where we could not find a way out. The only thing we did was go to battle with faith, not run away from it, trusting and waiting on Him. 2 UNITED EXPANDING THE KINGDOM LXII GENERAL CONVENTION 2018

3 APOSTOLICASSEMBLY.ORG Dear brothers, I am convinced that God loves this Church, and that the Apostolic Assembly is at the center of God s will and is destined to triumph. Otherwise, we could never explain these divine victories. In the most difficult battles, I felt the Lord so close to me that it was like He was fighting next to me, that he was there. That s why all the credit for the battles won is His, the glory is His, and all the applause is for Him. We are only soldiers who prepare the horse for battle; the victory was given by the Lord. This General Convention promises to be the most attended in our history. Everything is prepared for you to enjoy a week of conferences and activities for the whole family. All those who will be ministering in music and singing, as well as preachers and conference speakers, are also ready to minister to you. I recommend that you arrive early at each event so that you can participate with the rest of the brethren. The Apostolic Assembly is a Church that is in the heart of God. The men and women who paved this road did so with much prayer and tears leaving a very beautiful legacy to follow for all of us. Even more, they gave everything for this Church to flourish. Each District and Missionary Field has men and women in their history who stood out for loving the Church and sacrificing for it. Some already rest in the Lord, but their acts and deeds still remain with us. Let us be grateful and commit ourselves with the Lord to continue with that legacy and to raise the Apostolic flag with honor and love in any part of the world we find ourselves. Although our Church is predominantly Hispanic, God has surprised us, and now we can speak of a multicultural and multilingual Church. That is the way it should be, since the Church is a picture of what heaven will be. We have to expand our horizon and raise a flag in every state of the country, and on every continent. It seemed impossible a few years ago, but we are already seeing the fruit of the prayers of our patriarchs and the commitment and dedication of our generation. Once again, I firmly believe that this Church is destined to triumph, and despite all the blows it has received over the years, it remains standing, with joy in its heart, eager to continue expanding the Kingdom with power. God bless you and God bless the Apostolic Assembly. Fraternally, Bishop J. Fortino UNITED EXPANDING THE KINGDOM LXII GENERAL CONVENTION

4 GENERAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Bishop John Fortino VICE PRESIDENT Bishop Ismael Martín del Campo GENERAL SECRETARY Bishop Felipe A. Salazar GENERAL TREASURER Bishop Felipe Lugo SECRETARY OF INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS Bishop Andy Provencio SECRETARY OF NATIONAL MISSIONS Bishop Joe A. Aguilar SECRETARY OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Bishop José G. Zúñiga SECRETARY OF SOCIAL ASSISTANCE Bishop Joseph V. Rodríguez 4 UNITED EXPANDING THE KINGDOM LXII GENERAL CONVENTION 2018

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6 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, :00 PM 9:00 PM: MINISTERIAL CONVENTION WESTIN: CENTENNIAL BALLROOM WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, :00 AM 9:00 AM: FREE A1C TEST FOR PASTORS AND WIVES WESTIN: BARCELONA CASABLANCA 9:00 AM 1:00 PM: MINISTERIAL CONVENTION WESTIN: CENTENNIAL BALLROOM 9:00 AM 1:00 PM: BISHOP WIVES BANQUET WESTIN: TOKYO/VANCOUVER 1:00 PM 3:30 PM: HOSPITALITY PROGRAM LBCC: HALL C 1:00 PM 3:00 PM: FREE A1C TEST FOR PASTORS AND WIVES WESTIN: BARCELONA CASABLANCA 1:30 PM 3:30 PM: EPISCOPAL BANQUET HYATT: BEACON BALLROOM 4:00 PM 9:00 PM: MINISTERIAL CONVENTION WESTIN: CENTENNIAL BALLROOM 6 UNITED EXPANDING THE KINGDOM LXII GENERAL CONVENTION 2018

7 APOSTOLICASSEMBLY.ORG THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, :00 AM 9:00 AM: FREE A1C TEST FOR PASTORS AND WIVES WESTIN: BARCELONA CASABLANCA 8:00 AM 1:00 PM: MINISTERIAL CONVENTION WESTIN: CENTENNIAL BALLROOM 9:00 AM 1:00 PM: MISSIONARY CONFERENCE LBCC: GRAND BALLROOM 8:30 AM 1:30 PM: CHILDREN S MINISTRY LBCC: PROMENADE 104 8:30 AM 1:30 PM: JUNIOR S MINISTRY LBCC: PROMENADE 102 & 103 9:00 AM 11:00 AM: DIVINE HEALING INTERCESSION WESTIN: OCEAN BALLROOM 9:00 AM 12:00 PM: MOP LEADERSHIP SESSIONS LBCC: PROMENADE 203 9:00 AM 1:00 PM: MEN S AUXILIARY CONFERENCE LBCC: SEASIDE BALLROOM 9:00 AM 5:00 PM: AC NAVA SCHOLARSHIP INTERVIEWS WESTIN: TOKYO & VANCOUVER 1:00 PM 3:30 PM: HOSPITALITY PROGRAM LBCC: HALL C 1:00 PM 3:00 PM: FREE A1C TEST FOR PASTORS AND WIVES WESTIN: BARCELONA CASABLANCA UNITED EXPANDING THE KINGDOM LXII GENERAL CONVENTION

8 4:30 PM 8:30 PM: CHILDREN S MINISTRY LBCC: PROMENADE 104 4:30 PM 8:30 PM: JUNIOR S MINISTRY LBCC: PROMENADE 102 & 103 5:30 PM 6:00 PM: PRESENTATION MASTERS AND DOCTORAL GRADUATES ARENA 6:00 PM 9:00 PM: WORSHIP CELEBRATION ARENA THURSDAY WORSHIP CELEBRATION National Anthem: Sister Faith López-Ortíz Episcopal Procession: Bishop Felipe Salazar Welcome: Bishop Ismael Martín del Campo Inauguration: Bishop President John Fortino Master of Ceremonies: Minister Ben Pacheco Offering: Bishop Felipe Lugo First Message: Pastor Omar Cortez Second Message: Bishop Edgardo Contreras FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, :00 AM 1:00 PM: MINISTERIAL CONVENTION WESTIN: CENTENNIAL BALLROOM 9:00 AM 1:00 PM: FAMILY AWARENESS SEMINAR ARENA 8:30 AM 1:30 PM: CHILDREN S MINISTRY LBCC: PROMENADE 104 8:30 AM 1:30 PM: JUNIOR S MINISTRY LBCC: PROMENADE 102 & 103 9:00 AM 1:00 PM: VIRTUOUS WOMAN CONFERENCE LBCC: SEASIDE BALLROOM 8 UNITED EXPANDING THE KINGDOM LXII GENERAL CONVENTION 2018

9 APOSTOLICASSEMBLY.ORG 9:00 AM 1:00 PM: TREASURERS TRAINING LBCC: PROMENADE 202 9:00 AM 11:00 AM: DIVINE HEALING INTERCESSION WESTIN: OCEAN BALLROOM 9:00 AM 12:00 PM: MESSENGERS OF PEACE CONFERENCE LBCC: GRAND BALLROOM 9:00 AM 5:00 PM: AC NAVA SCHOLARSHIP INTERVIEWS WESTIN: TOKYO & VANCOUVER 1:00 PM 3:30 PM: HOSPITALITY PROGRAM LBCC: HALL C 1:00 PM 4:00 PM: CONFEDERATION ELECTIONS LBCC: GRAND BALLROOM 4:30 PM 8:30 PM: CHILDREN S MINISTRY LBCC: PROMENADE 104 4:30 PM 8:30 PM: JUNIOR S MINISTRY LBCC: PROMENADE 102 & 103 5:30 PM 6:00 PM: GRADUATION, SCHOOL OF PASTORS & CHURCH PLANTERS ARENA 6:00 PM 9:00 PM: WORSHIP CELEBRATION ARENA FRIDAY WORSHIP CELEBRATION Master of Ceremonies: Minister José Toledo New Confederation Officials Oath: Bishop President John Fortino Offering: Bishop Frank Balboa First Message: Co-Pastor Anthony Romo Second Message: Bishop Adam López UNITED EXPANDING THE KINGDOM LXII GENERAL CONVENTION

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11 APOSTOLICASSEMBLY.ORG SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, :00 AM 4:00 PM: NEW GENERAL BOARD ELECTIONS WESTIN: CENTENNIAL BALLROOM 9:00 AM 1:00 PM: SIGNS AND WONDERS CONFERENCE ARENA 8:30 AM 1:30 PM: CHILDREN S MINISTRY LBCC: PROMENADE 104 8:30 AM 1:30 PM: JUNIOR S MINISTRY LBCC: PROMENADE 102 & 103 9:00 AM 1:00 PM: LADIES CONFERENCE LBCC: SEASIDE BALLROOM 9:00 AM 12:00 PM: MESSENGERS OF PEACE SESSIONS LBCC: PROMENADE 201, 202 & 203 4:30 PM 8:30 PM: CHILDREN S MINISTRY LBCC: PROMENADE 104 4:30 PM 8:30 PM: JUNIOR S MINISTRY LBCC: PROMENADE 102 & 103 5:30 PM 6:00 PM: AC NAVA SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION ARENA 6:00 PM 9:00 PM: WORSHIP CELEBRATION ARENA UNITED EXPANDING THE KINGDOM LXII GENERAL CONVENTION

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13 APOSTOLICASSEMBLY.ORG SATURDAY WORSHIP CELEBRATION Master of Ceremonies: Pastor Elohim Rodríguez Offering: Bishop Arthur Espinosa Presentation and Oath of Office of General Board Members-elect Message: Bishop President-elect UNITED EXPANDING THE KINGDOM LXII GENERAL CONVENTION

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15 APOSTOLICASSEMBLY.ORG BISHOP SUPERVISORS Bishop Raymond Rodriguez Sr. Arizona Bishop Hugo Ramos Central East Coast Bishop Frank Balboa Central Texas Bishop Frank Hernandez Colorado Bishop Abel Rodriguez East Los Angeles Bishop Juan Moreno Jr East Texas Bishop Heriberto Esparza Florida Bishop Antonio Cruz Great Lakes Bishop Francisco Quezada Interior CA/Nevada Bishop Felipe Velasco Los Angeles Bishop Herminio Leal Mid-America Bishop Juventino Lopez Mid-West Bishop Jimmie Arellano New Mexico Bishop Edgar Orellana North Central CA Bishop Jose Castro Northeast Coast Bishop Martin Amador Northern Golden Valley Bishop Andrew Lopez Northern Pacific Coast Bishop Armando Tamez Northern Texas Bishop Porfirio Quintanilla Northwest Texas Bishop Carlos Benitez Oregon Bishop Joel Olvera South Central CA Bishop Misael Zaragoza Southern California Bishop Marco Zacarias South Texas Bishop Tommy Vigil Utah & Idaho Bishop Gabriel Calderon Washington Bishop Omar Arzate West Texas UNITED EXPANDING THE KINGDOM LXII GENERAL CONVENTION

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17 APOSTOLICASSEMBLY.ORG CONVENTION COMMITTEE Advisor Committee President Committee Secretary Committee Treasurer Committee Administrator Committee Administrator Bishop President John Fortino Bishop Ismael Martín del Campo Bishop Felipe Salazar Bishop Felipe Lugo Bishop Joe Aguilar Bishop José G. Zúñiga Director of Operation Sandra Martínez Assistant to Committee President Ismael Martín del Campo III Assistant to Committee Secretary Santiago Calderón Assistant to Committee Treasurer Pastor Eddie Campa Assistant to Committee Administrator Christian González Assistant to Director of Operations Lydia Hernández Virtuous Woman Program Dorcas Confederation Men s Confederation MOP Confederation Children s Ministry Juniors Ministry Hospitality VIP Coordinators Levites Exhibitions Intercession Ministry Worship Coordinator Ushers Coordinator First Lady Sara Fortino Rita Cedillo Pastor Jimmy Morales Pastor Jacob Rodríguez Pastor Amado & Marisol López Pastor Ben & Iris López Pastor David Ramírez Pastor Ben & Sylvia Guerra Abraham Maffey Gladia Pacheco Pastor George Barbosa José Toledo Manuel Barrera UNITED EXPANDING THE KINGDOM LXII GENERAL CONVENTION

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