Northwest Indiana. District. Seventy-third Annual Assembly Journal

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1 Northwest Indiana District 2015 Seventy-third Annual Assembly Journal Session held at First Church of the Nazarene Valparaiso, Indiana 1

2 April Seventy-third Annual Assembly Journal of the Northwest Indiana District Church of the Nazarene Sessions held at First Church of the Nazarene Valparaiso, Indiana April 20-21, 2015 Dr. Jerry D. Porter General Superintendent Rev. David E. Bartley District Superintendent 2

3 2015 Ordination Class (From left to right): Dr. Mark L. Hostetler, District Secretary; Dr. Jesse C. Middendorf, General Superintendent Emeritus; Rev. Mark Taylor; Vanessa and Rev. Richard Stadler; Susan and Rev. Joshua Moran; Jessica and Rev. Michael Denny; Milissa and Rev. Richard Evans; and Rev. David E. Bartley, District Superintendent. 3

4 Northwest Indiana District Assemblies The Northwest Indiana District was organized at the final Annual Assembly of the Northern Indiana District and of the Preliminary Assemblies of the new Fort Wayne District and Northwestern Indiana District of the Church of the Nazarene at the First Methodist Church, Fort Wayne, Ind., August 19-21, 1942 General Superintendent, R. T. Williams; District Superintendent, J. W. Montgomery; Host Pastors, C. C. and Flora N. Chatfield. Year Location Host Pastor General Superintendent District District Secretary Superintendent 1943 Hammond Edward K. Hardy R. T. Williams Russell V. DeLong Edward A. Anderson 1944 Hammond Edward K. Hardy Hardy C. Powers Russell V. DeLong Bertha W. Collins 1945 Gary Howard T. Lewis H. V. Miller Russell V. DeLong Bertha W. Collins 1946 South Bend H. B. Garvin J. B. Chapman George J. Franklin Bertha W. Collins 1947 Hammond L. I. Zimmerman Hardy C. Powers George J. Franklin Bertha W. Collins 1948 San Pierre District Center H. V. Miller George J. Franklin Bertha W. Collins 1949 San Pierre District Center G. B. Williamson George J. Franklin Bertha W. Collins 1950 San Pierre District Center D. I. Vanderpool George J. Franklin Bertha W. Collins 1951 San Pierre District Center Hardy C. Powers George J. Franklin Kenneth V. Bateman Sr. 4

5 1952 San Pierre District Center D. I. Vanderpool George J. Franklin Kenneth V. Bateman Sr San Pierre District Center Samuel Young George J. Franklin Kenneth V. Bateman Sr Gary Robert E. Ross Hugh C. Benner Arthur C. Morgan Kenneth V. Bateman Sr San Pierre District Center Hardy C. Powers Arthur C. Morgan Kenneth V. Bateman Sr San Pierre District Center G. B. Williamson Arthur C. Morgan Kenneth V. Bateman Sr San Pierre District Center D. I. Vanderpool Arthur C. Morgan Kenneth V. Bateman Sr Mishawaka Henry Hackett Hardy C. Powers Arthur C. Morgan Kenneth V. Bateman Sr Kokomo M. K. Millikan Samuel Young Arthur C. Morgan Kenneth V. Bateman Sr Mishawaka Henry Hackett Hugh C. Benner Arthur C. Morgan Kenneth V. Bateman Sr Gary Harold Latham G. B. Williamson Arthur C. Morgan Kenneth V. Bateman Sr Gary Harold Latham D. I. Vanderpool Arthur C. Morgan Kenneth V. Bateman Sr Gary Harold Latham Samuel Young Arthur C. Morgan Kenneth V. Bateman Sr Gary Harold Latham Hugh C. Benner Arthur C. Morgan Kenneth V. Bateman Sr Gary Harold Latham Hardy C. Powers George Scutt Kenneth V. Bateman Sr Gary Harold Latham V. H. Lewis George Scutt Kenneth V. Bateman Sr Gary Harold Latham George Coulter George Scutt Kenneth V. Bateman Sr Gary Harold Latham Eugene L. Stowe George Scutt Kenneth V. Bateman Sr. 5

6 1969 Kokomo G. W. Williams Samuel Young George Scutt Kenneth V. Bateman Sr Mishawaka M. L. Duffie Orville W. Jenkins George Scutt Kenneth V. Bateman Sr Gary Harold Graves V. H. Lewis George Scutt Kenneth V. Bateman Sr Mishawaka Oscar Sheets George Coulter George Scutt Kenneth V. Bateman Sr Kokomo Everett Robertson Edward Lawlor George Scutt Kenneth V. Bateman Sr Gary Doyle Frazier Charles H. Strickland George Scutt Kenneth V. Bateman Sr Lafayette Owen M. Burke Orville W. Jenkins George Scutt Kenneth V. Bateman Sr Valparaiso Richard H. Leffel Eugene L. Stowe George Scutt Kenneth V. Bateman Sr Kokomo Everett Robertson William M. Greathouse George Scutt Kenneth V. Bateman Sr Hammond Melvin Thompson George Coulter George Scutt Kenneth V. Bateman Sr South Bend C. D. Hansen V. H. Lewis George Scutt Kenneth V. Bateman Sr Kokomo Everett Robertson Charles H. Strickland George Scutt Kenneth V. Bateman Sr Portage Nathan Price Orville W. Jenkins Thomas M. Hermon C. D. Hansen 1982 Kokomo Everett Robertson Eugene L. Stowe Thomas M. Hermon Mark L. Hostetler 1983 Portage Hylyard Irvin Eugene L. Stowe Thomas M. Hermon Mark L. Hostetler 1984 Kokomo Verdean F. Owens William M. Greathouse Thomas M. Hermon Mark L. Hostetler 1985 Crown Point Roy E. Rogers William M. Greathouse Thomas M. Hermon Mark L. Hostetler 6

7 1986 Kokomo Verdean F. Owens Jerald D. Johnson Thomas M. Hermon Mark L. Hostetler 1987 Portage Hylyard Irvin Jerald D. Johnson Thomas M. Hermon Mark L. Hostetler 1988 Kokomo Verdean F. Owens John A. Knight Thomas M. Hermon Mark L. Hostetler 1989 Valparaiso Gerald Woods John A. Knight Richard L. Jordan Mark L. Hostetler 1990 Kokomo Verdean F. Owens William J. Prince Richard L. Jordan Mark L. Hostetler 1991 Portage Duane C. Schmidt William J. Prince Richard L. Jordan Mark L. Hostetler 1992 Kokomo Verdean F. Owens Raymond W. Hurn Richard L. Jordan Mark L. Hostetler 1993 Valparaiso Gerald Woods Paul G. Cunningham Richard L. Jordan Mark L. Hostetler 1994 Kokomo James H. Diehl Richard L. Jordan Mark L. Hostetler 1995 Portage Duane C. Schmidt James H. Diehl Richard L. Jordan Mark L. Hostetler 1996 Kokomo Garey A. Miller Donald D. Owens Lee Woolery Mark L. Hostetler 1997 Portage Duane C. Schmidt Jim L. Bond Lee Woolery Mark L. Hostetler 1998 Kokomo Garey A. Miller Jerry D. Porter Lee Woolery Mark L. Hostetler 1999 Valparaiso Gene F. Tanner Jerry D. Porter Lee Woolery Mark L. Hostetler 2000 Kokomo Garey A. Miller John A. Knight Lee Woolery Mark L. Hostetler 2001 Portage Duane C. Schmidt W. Talmadge Johnson Lee Woolery Mark L. Hostetler 2002 Kokomo Garey A. Miller Jesse C. Middendorf Lee Woolery Mark L. Hostetler 7

8 2003 Valparaiso Gene F. Tanner Jesse C. Middendorf Lee Woolery Mark L. Hostetler 2004 Kokomo Paul G. Cunningham Lee Woolery Mark L. Hostetler 2005 Portage Duane C. Schmidt Paul G. Cunningham Lee Woolery Mark L. Hostetler 2006 Kokomo David A. Leeder James H. Diehl Lee Woolery Mark L. Hostetler 2007 Valparaiso Gene F. Tanner James H. Diehl Lee Woolery Mark L. Hostetler 2008 Portage Duane C. Schmidt J. K. Warrick Lee Woolery Mark L. Hostetler 2009 Kokomo David A. Leeder J. K. Warrick Lee Woolery Mark L. Hostetler 2010 Valparaiso Gene F. Tanner Stan A. Toler Lee Woolery Mark L. Hostetler 2011 Kokomo David A. Leeder Stan A. Toler Lee Woolery Mark L. Hostetler 2012 Valparaiso Gene F. Tanner J. K. Warrick Lee Woolery Mark L. Hostetler 2013 Kokomo David A. Leeder J. K. Warrick David E. Bartley Mark L. Hostetler 2014 Portage Scott Marshall Jerry D. Porter David E. Bartley Mark L. Hostetler 2015 Valparaiso Gene F. Tanner Jerry D. Porter David E. Bartley Mark L. Hostetler 8

9 Contents Page I. Official Directory 11 A. Officers of the Assembly 11 B. District Boards and Standing Committees 12 C. District Auxiliaries 16 D. District Areas 19 E. District Church Directory 20 F. Ministers Serving Connectional Interests 54 G. Ordained Ministers 54 H. Licensed Ministers 62 I. Registered Evangelists 63 J. Commissioned Song Evangelist 63 K. Registered Song Evangelist 63 L. Retired Song Evangelist 64 M. Evangelism Service, Retired 64 II. General Information 64 III. Plan of Examination 68 IV. Daily Proceedings 72 V. Reports 77 A. District Officers 77 B. District Boards and Standing Committees 96 9

10 C. Assembly Committees 100 VI. Auxiliary Conventions 110 A. NMI Convention 110 B. NYI Convention 111 VII. Financial and Statistical 113 A. District Treasurer 113 B. District Sunday School Ministries Board Treasurer 123 C. District NMI Treasurer 125 D. District NYI Treasurer 126 E. Supplemental Statistical Report

11 I. Official Directory A. Officers of the Assembly General Superintendent Having Jurisdiction Dr. Jerry D. Porter, Prairie Star Parkway, Lenexa, KS ( ) District Superintendent (6/12) Rev. David E. Bartley (Jolyne) District Office: 970B Mill Pond Rd., Valparaiso, IN ( cell: ; fax: ; ) Home: 3255 Field Hawk Dr., Valparaiso, IN District Secretary Dr. Mark L. Hostetler, 5360 Clem Rd., Portage, IN ( fax: ; cell: ; office: ; home: ) District Treasurer and Office Secretary Sharon Hostetler, 5360 Clem Rd., Portage, IN ( office: ; home: ) District Sunday School/Discipleship Ministries Chairman Rev. Troy E. Hochstetler, 5008 Checkers Ln., Lafayette, IN ( ) District NMI President Rev. Joshua Broward (2016), 707 Fox Point Dr., Chesterton, IN ( ) District NYI President Rev. Matthew B. Pollock, 3617 Platte Ct., Lafayette, IN ( cell: ; office: ) 11

12 B. DISTRICT BOARDS AND STANDING COMMITTEES Advisory Board Rev. David E. Bartley, chairman, 970B Mill Pond Rd., Valparaiso, IN ( cell: ; fax: ; ) Elders Gregg M. Davis (2016), 2004 Maranatha Dr., Frankfort, IN ( ) David A. Leeder (2016), 2024 Kerri Lynn Ln., Kokomo, IN ( ) Ronald W. Richmond (2017), 9338 Kennedy Ave., Highland, IN ( ) Jeremy L. Van Kley (2017), Duttlinger Ln., Wheatfield, IN ( cell: ) Laymen Janet Bishop (2016), E. 206th St., Noblesville, IN ( ) DeWayne Doty (2017), 4967 E. 200 N., Winamac, IN ( ) Jeff Hostetler (2016), 2919 May St., Portage, IN ( cell: ) Rachel Kuhn (2017), 328 N. Cullen, Apt.4, Rensselaer, IN ( ) 12

13 Board of Ministry (2017) a. Ministerial Credentials Rev. David E. Bartley, chairman, 970B Mill Pond Rd., Valparaiso, IN ( cell: ; fax: ; ) Mark L. Hostetler, secretary, 5360 Clem Rd., Portage, IN ( cell: ; office: ; home: ) Gregg M. Davis, 2004 Maranatha Dr., Frankfort, IN ( ) Horace D. Smith, 4321 S. 500 East, Logansport, IN ( ) Gene F. Tanner, 405 Powderhorn Dr., Valparaiso, IN ( ) E. L. Wisehart, 2259 Blarney Stone Dr., Valparaiso, IN ( ) b. Ministerial Studies Rev. David E. Bartley, ex officio, 970B Mill Pond Rd., Valparaiso, IN ( cell: ; fax: ; ) Michael B. Ross, chairman, 3238 Greenbriar Rd., Anderson, IN ( ) Richard L. Schmidt, secretary, 208 Michigan Ave., Valparaiso, IN ( ) 13

14 Andrew J. Lauer, record administrator, Ironwood Rd., South Bend, IN ( ) Richard R. Burdett, 1755 E. 100 S., Lebanon, IN ( ) Richard J. Evans, 6552 Lakewood Ave., Portage, IN ( ) Duane C. Schmidt, Elijah Project Director, 528 W. 100 N., Valparaiso, IN ( ) Timothy J. Stidham, life-long learning coordinator, P. O. Box 382, Dyer, IN ( ) Lisa K. Ulrich, 210 S. McKinley Ave., Rensselaer, IN ( ) Court of Appeals (2017) Rev. David E. Bartley, chairman, 970B Mill Pond Rd., Valparaiso, IN ( cell: ; fax: ; ) Mark L. Hostetler, 5360 Clem Rd., Portage, IN ( cell: ; office: ; home: ) Peggy Stamper, Magoun St., Cedar Lake, IN (work: ; home: ) 14

15 Mission Development Board (2017) Rev. David E. Bartley, 970B Mill Pond Rd., Valparaiso, IN ( cell: ; fax: ; ) Ministers Gregory M. Arthur, 876 London Ln., Valparaiso, IN ( ) Troy E. Hochstetler, 5008 Checkers Ln., Lafayette ( ) Connie Vandersteen, 9441 Fran-Lin Pkwy., Munster, IN ( ) Lay Stacey Schmidt, 208 Michigan Ave., Valparaiso, IN ( ) Trustees to Olivet Nazarene University Rev. David E. Bartley, 970B Mill Pond Rd., Valparaiso, IN ( cell: ; fax: ; ) Elders Mark L. Hostetler (2016), 5360 Clem Rd., Portage, IN ( cell: ; office: ; home: ) Matthew B. Pollock (2018), 3617 Platte Ct., Lafayette, IN ( cell: ; office: ) 15

16 Lay Ralph Bright (2018), 1411 Spear St., Rochester, IN (E- mail: ) Cyndi McDonald (2018), 2167 W. Ash, LaPorte, IN ( ) C. DISTRICT AUXILIARIES 1. District Sunday School/Discipleship Ministries Board Chairman Rev. Troy E. Hochstetler, 5008 Checkers Ln., Lafayette, IN ( ) Statistician and Treasurer Sharon Hostetler, 970B Mill Pond Rd., Valparaiso, IN ( fax: ; office: ; home: ) Children s Ministries Director Kraig Hannah, 723 E. Main St., Greentown, IN ( pastorkraig@kokomonaz.org; office: ; home: ) Children s Camp Kraig Hannah, 723 E. Main St., Greentown, IN ( pastorkraig@kokomonaz.org; office: ; home: ) Adult Ministries Director Jeremy Van Kley, Duttlinger Ln., Wheatfield, IN ( jeremyvk65@yahoo.com; cell: ; home: ) Quizzing Laura Walters, th St., Covington, IN ( chrislaurawalters@sbcglobal.net; cell: ; ) Women s Ministries Jolyne Bartley, 3255 Field Hawk Dr., Valparaiso, IN ( ) 16

17 2. NMI Council (2016) President Rev. Joshua Broward (2016), 707 Fox Point Dr., Chesterton, IN ( ) Secretary Sharon Hostetler, 5360 Clem Rd., Portage, IN ( office: ; home: ) Treasurer Cyndi McDonald, 2167 W. Ash St., LaPorte, IN ( ) Educating Coordinator Betty Polston, 2407 W. 78 th Ave., Merrillville, IN ( ) LINKS Linda Smith, 4321 S. County Rd. 500 E., Logansport, IN ( ) Publicity Hope Robinson, 1515 Flower Hill Drive, Lowell, IN ( ) Work and Witness Roberta Cansler, st St., Hammond, IN ( ) Other Council members: Alisha Hauk 104 Vance St., Crawfordsville, IN ( ) Jane Herr 8731 Meadow Lane, Munster, IN ( ) 17

18 3. NYI Council President Rev. Matthew B. Pollock, 3617 Platte Ct., Lafayette, IN (Lafayette) ( cell: ; office: ) Vice President Michael Denny, 1603 Wood St., Valparaiso, IN (Valparaiso) ( home: ; office: ) Treasurer Brad Osborne, 1121 Hedgewood Dr., Lafayette, IN (Lafayette) ( ) Secretary & Area 3 Rep Keith Deckard, 5417 Goldersgreen Dr., Lafayette, IN (Lafayette) ( keithdeckard@gmail.com; ) Area 1 Adult Rep Richard J. Evans, 6552 Lakewood, Portage, IN (Real Life Community) ( revans@reallifecc.org; ; office: ) Area 2 Adult Rep Morgan Humrichouser, 288 Glencarry Ct., Valparaiso, IN (Valparaiso) ( morganm@valponaz.org; ) Area 4 Adult Rep Wesley New, 311 W. Walnut St., Apt. C, Kokomo, IN (Kokomo) ( pastorwes@kokomonaz.org; ) Student Representatives Area 1 Student Rep Peter Joel Hrab 765 Governor Rd., South Haven, IN (Real Life) ( tacq97@yahoo.com; ) Area 2 Student Rep Jake Evans,1609 Boca Lago Dr., Valparaiso, IN (Valparaiso) ( shawne@valponaz.org; ) Area 3 Student Rep T. J. Brandenburg, 1416 S. 19 th St.., Lafayette, IN (Lafayette) ( timandgwen@gmail.com; ) Area 4 Student Rep Hope Schimmelpfinnig, 3203 Benair Dr., Kokomo, IN (Kokomo) ( hopie01@comcast.net; ) 18

19 College representative Kara Anne Evans, 1609 Boca Lago Dr., Valparaiso, IN (Valparaiso) ( ) NYC Coordinator Keith Sullivan, W. 87 th Ave., St. John, IN (Highland) ( ) Quizzing Director Brad Osborne, 1121 Hedgewood Dr., Lafayette, IN (Lafayette) ( ) Celebrate Life Coordinator Michael Denny, 1603 Wood St., Valparaiso, IN (Valparaiso) ( home: ; ) D. District Areas Area 1 Churches DeMotte, East Chicago Spanish, Fairmeadow Community, Highland, Hobart First, Living Grace, Lowell, New Hope Community, Portage Grace, Real Life Community, South Haven, South Lake, The Mission (Hammond), Whiting-Robertsdale Area 2 Churches Avenue Family, Duneland Community, Knox, LaPorte, Living Hope, Michiana Hispanic, New Beginnings, Open Table (Mishawaka), Plymouth, South Bend First, UpLinC (South Bend), Valparaiso, Winamac Area 3 Churches Covington, Crawfordsville, Frankfort First, Hillsboro, Lafayette First, Lebanon, New City (Crawfordsville), Rensselaer, West Lebanon Area 4 Churches Kokomo Bon Air, Kokomo First, Logansport, Noblesville, Pathway of Hope, Rochester, Tipton 19

20 E. District Church Directory Avenue Family (CTM) ( ) Location (Mail: P. O. Box 8725) 315 E. Homer St., Michigan City, IN (Web Address: ) Pastor (05/07) Angela D. Grupe (Kevin), 315 E. Homer St., Michigan City, IN ( ) Assoc. Pastor (07/25/09) Joshua Moran (Susan), 1407 Tennessee St., Michigan City, IN ( ) Church Board Sec. Susan Moran, 1407 Tennessee St., Michigan City, IN ( ) Church Board Treas. Susan Moran, 1407 Tennessee St., Michigan City, IN ( ) Covington (Organized 1951) ( ) Location 1203 Washington St., Covington, IN (Web Address: ) Pastor (07/10/11) Richard J. Stadler (Vanessa), 1219 Washington St., Covington, IN SDMI Supt. Ricky Navarre, 1181 N. Portland Arch Rd., Covington, IN ( ) Children s Min. Dir. Gayle Payne, 1102 S. Brady St., Attica, IN ( gap39forever@yahoo.com; ) 20

21 NYI Pres. Levi Spicer, 2258 W. County Home Rd., Covington, IN ( ) Adult Min. Dir. Jeff Woolwine, 1888 S. Layton Station Rd., Covington, IN ( ) Prime Time Dir. Lon Slider, 620 Jefferson St., Covington, IN ( ) Men s Min Dir. Scott Schall, 3217 N. Independence, Pine Village Rd., Attica, IN ( schallanne@yahoo.com; ) Women s Min. Dir. Vanessa Stadler, 1219 Washington St., Covington, IN ( nessakristine@gmail.com; ) NMI Pres. Ashlie Grissom, 1106 N. Portland Arch Rd., Covington, IN ( gussierooroo@yahoo.com; ) Church Board Sec. Levi Spicer, 2258 W. Co. Home Rd., Covington, IN ( spicerle@covington.k12.in.us; ) Church Treas. Bryan Anderson, 513 Pearl St., Apt 3, Covington, IN ( andersonb@covington.k12.in.us; ) Crawfordsville (Organized 1920) ( ) Location 213 W. Wabash Ave., Crawfordsville, IN ( cvillenaz@sbcglobal.net; ) Pastor (12/28/13) Troy R. Carter (Danielle), 309 S. Walnut St., Crawfordsville, IN ( troydani@msn.com; ) Review date: (12/28/15) 21

22 Office Secretary Linda Cooksey, 304 Bluff St., Crawfordsville, IN ( ) Music Dir. Greg Murray, 305 E. Grove St., P. O. Box 96, Roachdale, IN ( ) SDMI Supt. Danielle Rusk-Carter, 309 S. Walnut St., Crawfordville, IN ( ) Woman s Min. Dir. Nancy Daley, 5812 E. Railroad Ave., Crawfordsville, IN ( ) Church Board Sec. Shelda Pickett, 1610 W. James Dr., Crawfordsville, IN ( ) Church Treas. Linda Cooksey, 304 Bluff St., Crawfordsville, IN ( ) DeMotte (Organized 1963) ( ) Location 5780 W. State Rd. 10, DeMotte, IN (Web Address: office@demottefirstnaz.com; ) Pastor (07/11/10) Jeremy L. Van Kley (Stacey), Duttlinger Ln., Wheatfield, IN ( jeremyvk65@yahoo.com; cell: ) Review Date: (07/16) Office Secretary Pat Martin, th St. SW, DeMotte, IN ( pjm310@yahoo.com; ) 22

23 SDMI Supt. Lois Blankenship, Salyer Dr., Wheatfield, IN ( ) NYI Pres. Susie Messmaker, th St. SE, Demotte, IN ( susqmessy@yahoo.com; ) Women s Min. Dir. Myrna Dunn, 506 Gardinia St., DeMotte, IN ( mbdunn219@gmail.com; ) Church Board Sec. Ashley Rooksberry, 4562 E 1047 N, DeMotte, IN ( ashleyrooksberry@yahoo.com; ) Church Treas. Deborah Wood, 4182 W. State Rd. 10, Wheatfield, IN ( Debbie@thewoodfam.com; ) Worship/Song Leader Carol Sparks, 6994 Windsor Dr., DeMotte, IN ( carolsparks89@icloud.com; ) Duneland Community (Organized 1947) ( ) Location 1552 Pioneer Tr., Chesterton, IN (Web Address: office@dunelandchurch.org; fax: ; ) Pastor (10/27/08) Gregory M. Arthur (Gretchen), 876 London Ln., Valparaiso, IN ( pastorgreg@dunelandchurch.org; ) Asst. Pastor Joshua Broward (Sarah), 707 Fox Point Dr., Chesterton, IN ( ) Worship Leader Kyle Miller, 207 Locust St., Valparaiso, IN ( ) 23

24 Administrative Assistant Roberta Albertson, 1005 N. 400 E., Chesterton, IN ( ) Chr. Ed. (Dir/Min) Pam Gumns, 1254 Jade Blvd., Valparaiso, IN ( ) Children s Min. Dir. Maria Fehr, 1041 Chestnut Blvd., Chesterton, IN ( ) Youth Min. Joshua Broward, 707 Fox Point Dr., Chesterton, IN ( ) NMI Pres. Joshua Broward, 707 Fox Point Dr., Chesterton, IN ( ) Church Board Sec. Teresa Juarez, 1224 Redbud, Chesterton, IN ( ) Church Treas. Mary Woodson, 307 Wilshire Ave., Michigan City, IN ( ) East Chicago Spanish (Organized 1933) ( ) Location 919 W. Chicago Ave., East Chicago, IN ( cafearoma56@gmail.com; ; ) Pastor TBS Music Dir. Gerardo Chapa, 7621 Golfway Ct., Hammond, IN ( gerardo4ever@wowway.com; ) Chr. Ed. (Dir/Min) SDMI Supt. Irene Zavala, 3909 Grand Blvd. East Chicago, IN ( ) NYI Pres. John Castellanos ( jcastellanos@gmail.com; ) NMI Pres. Aura Lopez, 222 W. Lincoln Hwy., Chicago Heights, IL ( aura1210@gmail.com; ) Church Board Sec. Anahy Ottier ( imprenta13@yahoo.com; ) Church Treas. Yesenia Cisneros ( nunezcisneros82@gmail.com; ) 24

25 Fairmeadow Community (Organized 1941) ( ) Location 1601 Fran-Lin Pkwy., Munster, IN (Web Address: fax: ; ) Pastor (07/11) Jeffery N. Beckett (Hope), 1244 MacArthur Blvd., Munster, IN ( cell: ; ) Review Date: (07/15) Assoc. Pastor Connie Vandersteen (Terry), 9441 Fran-Lin Pkwy., Munster, IN ( ) Music Dir. Al Vandersteen, Willow Ln., Lansing, IL ( ) Prime Time Dir. Sheila Jones, 2119 N. Delaware Pkwy., Munster, IN ( ) NMI Pres. Jane Herr, 8731 Meadow Ln., Munster, IN ( ) Church Board Sec. Davis Christy, 8954 Potomac Dr., Munster, IN ( ) Church Treas. Terry Vandersteen, 9441 Fran-Lin Pkwy., Munster, IN ( ) Frankfort First (Organized 1920) ( ) Location 2056 E. Wabash St., Frankfort, IN (Web Address: fax: ; ) 25

26 Pastor (09/17/06) Gregg M. Davis (Rachelle), 2004 Maranatha Dr., Frankfort, IN ( ) Review date: (09/03/16) Minister of Worship Arts Josh Keene, 58 S. Maish Rd., Frankfort, IN ( ) Youth Min. Josh Keene, 58 S. Maish Rd., Frankfort, IN ( ) Women s Min. Dir. Marilyn Roberson, 601 Melody Ln., Frankfort, IN ( ) Visitation Min. Larry Purvis, E. 100 N., Kempton, IN ( ) Discipleship Pastor Mark Taylor, 7976 Newcastle Rd., Frankfort, IN ( ) Children s Min.. Rachelle Davis, 2004 Maranatha Dr., Frankfort, IN ( ) Church Board Sec. Cheryl Carney, 2056 E. Wabash St., Frankfort, IN ( ) Church Treas. Jennie Wilson, 701 S. Williams Rd., Frankfort, IN ( ) Highland (Organized 1940) ( ) Location 9330 Kennedy Ave., Highland, IN (Web Address: office@highlandnaz.org fax: ; ) Pastor (05/15/11) Ronald W. Richmond (Wanda), 9338 Kennedy Ave., Highland, IN ( ronwrichmond@yahoo.com; cell: , ) Assoc. Minister (01/04/15) Scott Sharp (Monica), 9342 Kennedy Ave., Highland, IN ( junior2381@gmail.com; ) Office Sec. Carolyn Evilsizor (Dan), 3630 Highway Ave., Highland, IN ( carolyn5464@sbcglobal.net; ) 26

27 Worship Leader Rich Lindsey (Sandy), 3230 Grand Blvd., Highland, IN ( cell: ; ) SDMI Supt. Ruth Chestnut, 710 N. Rueth Dr., Griffith, IN (Cell: ; ) Children s Min. Dir. Michelle Mullins (Roger), 3417 Grand Blvd., Highland, IN ( michelle.mullins@highlandnaz.org; cell: ; ) Youth Min. Dir. Scott Sharp (Monica), 9342 Kennedy Ave., Highland, IN ( junior2381@gmail.com; ) Prime Time Dir. Jim Munson, 1438 Mackinaw Pl., Schererville, IN ( jcmunson@sbcglobal.net; cell: ; ) NMI Pres. Monica Sharp (Scott), 9342 Kennedy Ave., Highland, IN ( mmsharp213@gmail.com; ) Church Board Sec. Fran Matich, Lakeshore Dr., Lynwood, IL ( franthies@aol.com; cell: ; ) Church Treas. Sheila Ann Waycaster, 780 Hidden Oak Tr., Unit 2A, Hobart, IN ( sawaycaster@yahoo.com; ) Hillsboro (Organized 1922) ( ) Location 453 S. State Rd. 341, Hillsboro, IN (Web Address: hillsboro.nazarene@gmail.com; fax: ; ) Pastor (08/01/89) Gregory A. McDonald (Charlene), 533 N. Dry Run Rd., Veedersburg, IN ( ) 27

28 Review Date: 08/2015 Office Secretary Charlene McDonald, 533 N. Dry Run Rd., Veedersburg, IN ( ) Assoc. Pastor Michael W. McCollum (Tracie), 601 E. Market St., Hillsboro, IN ( ) Music Dir. Rod Gustafson, S. 400 W., Romney, IN ( ) Vis. Min. Jim Derf, 1027 E. Bonebrake Rd., Veedersburg, IN ( ) SDMI Supt. Eric Gulley, 2768 E. 700 N., Wingate, IN ( ) Children s Min. Dir. Mark Ward-Bopp (Marla), 508 S. Washington, Crawfordsville, IN ( ) Youth Pastor Reuben Bible (Melissa), 3243 E. 64 N., Wingate, IN ( ) Adult Min. Dir. Don Cunningham (Elaine), 210 N. Newlin St., Veedersburg, IN Prime Time Min. Dir. Arneata Cope, 115 S. Vine St., Crawfordsville, IN ( ) Men s Min. Dir. Christopher J. Yazel, 701 S. Perry St., Attica, IN ( ) Women s Min. Dir Teresa Yazel, 701 S. Perry St., Attica, IN ( ) NMI Pres. Alisha Hauk (Ryan), 104 Vance St., Crawfordsville, IN ( alishaeverman@yahoo.com; ) Church Board Sec. Don Cunningham (Elaine), 210 N. Newlin St., Veedersburg, IN Church Treas. Judith Montgomery, 1011 Sunset Dr., Covington, IN ( ) 28

29 Hobart First (Organized 1927) ( ) Location 1 W. Old Ridge Rd., Hobart, IN (Web Address: hobartnaz@gmail.com; fax: ; ) Pastor (07/12/10) Roy L. Richardson (Deborah), 4 Hickory Dr., Hobart, IN ( pastorroy@hobartnaz.com; ) Review Date: (07/16) Assoc. Pastor Scott H. Buhmann, 926 Springdale Dr., Hobart, IN ( ) Music Min. Deborah Richardson, 4 Hickory Dr., Hobart, IN ( ) Vis. Min. Becky Denton, 801 Ash St., Hobart, IN ( ) Chr. Ed./Dir./Min Scott H. Buhmann, 926 Springdale Dr., Hobart, IN ( ) SDMI Supt. Tammy Guerrero, 1520 E. 57 th St., Hobart, IN ( guerrero@purduecal.edu; ) NMI Pres. Nellie Bryant, 2334 Spencer St., Lake Station, IN ( ) Work & Witness Coord. Tammy Guerrero, 1520 E. 57 th St., Hobart, IN ( guerrero@purduecal.edu; ) Church Board Sec. Judy Peterson, 512 W. 52 nd Pl., Merrillville, IN ( rpetejpete@comcast.net; ) Church Treas. Sherry Doerr, 145 Rush Ct., Hobart, IN ( sherryldoerr@frontier.com; ) 29

30 Knox (Organized 1949) ( ) Location (Mail: P. O. Box 70) 1801 S. Heaton St., Knox, IN (Web Address: ) Pastor (4/26/15) Richard S. Martin (Rebecca), 700 E. New York St., Knox, IN ( ) Music Dir. Ray and Brenda Tolson ( ) SDMI Supt. Rebecca Martin, 700 E. New York St., Knox, IN ( ) NYI Pres. Holly Thompson ( ) Youth Dir. Rhonda McEntire ( ) Women s Min. Dir. Brenda Tolson, ( Brendaloubailey@yahoo.com; ) NMI Pres. Dorothy Ludwig ( danddludwig@yahoo.com; ) CLT Dir. Richard Martin ( brushcutter72@yahoo.com; ) Church Board Sec. Dorothy Ludwig ( danddludwig@yahoo.com; ) Church Treas. Marie Thompson ( thompsonma2000@yahoo.com; ) 30

31 Kokomo Bon Air (Organized 1955) ( ) Location 2419 N. Locke St., Kokomo, IN (Web Address: fax: ; ) Review Date: (09/18) Pastor (09/02/12) James M. Trippett (Amanda), 2403 N. Locke St., Kokomo, IN ( ) Children s Min. Dir. Amanda Trippett, 2403 Locke St., Kokomo, IN ( ) Adult Min. Dir. Robert Speck, 4304 Fair Ln., Kokomo, IN ( ) NYI Pres. Jackie Scott, 4126 Albright Rd., Kokomo, IN ( ) Men s Min. Chris Scott, 4126 Albright Rd., Kokomo, IN ( ) NMI Pres. Lindsey Parks, 1925 Nathan Dr., Kokomo, IN ( ) Church Board Sec. Cheryl Parks, 1125 N. Courtland Ave., Kokomo, IN ( ) Church Treas. Dennis Brantley, 3202 Williams Dr., Kokomo, IN ( ) Kokomo First (Organized 1921) ( ) Location 2734 S. Washington St., Kokomo, IN (Web Address: kokomonaz@kokomonaz.org; fax: ; ) Pastor (01/01/05) David A. Leeder (Janet), 2024 Kerri Lynn Ln., Kokomo, IN ( pastordavid@kokomonaz.org; ) Review Date: (10/17) 31

32 Office Secretary Sabrina Cagle, 919 E. Alto Rd., Kokomo, IN Abagail Smith, 6116 W., 200 N., Kokomo, IN Jenny Young, 5209 Algonquin Tr., Kokomo, IN Assoc. and Exec. Pastor/College & Young Adults Jason Hoffer (Tina) 1204 Arundel Dr., Kokomo, IN ( ) Admin. Pastor Stanley G. Zurcher (Konny), 3110 Lamplighter Ln., Kokomo, IN ( ) Music/Worship Pastor Elizabeth Robinson (Bruce), 8177 E. 50 S., Greentown, IN ( ) Visitation/Pastoral Care Cindy Lundin (Brian), 103 Jami Ln., Sharpsville, IN ( ) Children s Min. Dir. Kraig Hannah (Brandy), 723 E. Main St., Greentown, IN ( pastorkraig@kokomonaz.org; ) Youth Pastor Wesley New (Melissa), 1036 Sawgrass, Kokomo, IN ( pastorwes@kokomonaz.org; ) SDMI Supt. Brent Smith (Lyndsi), 2130 Olds Dr., Kokomo, IN ( basmith092000@yahoo.com; ) Prime Time Dir. Helen Olson, 2304 Pinehurst, Kokomo, IN ( ) Single Adult Min. Dir. Liz Shell, 3254 Frances Ln., Kokomo, IN ( ) Men s Min. Dir. Bob Brantley (Linda), 1872 Valley View Dr., Kokomo, IN ( ) Women s Min. Dir. Linda Nunnally, 422 S. Deer Creek St., Galveston, IN ( ) 32

33 NMI Pres. David Carter (Jena), 8273 W. 250 S., Russiaville, IN ( ) Church Board Sec. Michelle Johnson (Tim), 202 Phil Ln., Sharpsville, IN ( ) Church Treas. Stanley G. Zurcher (Konny), 3110 Lamplighter Ln., Kokomo, IN ( ) Lafayette First (Organized 1928) ( ) Location 201 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. E., Lafayette, IN (Web Address: ) Pastor (08/24/08) Troy E. Hochstetler (Shari), 5008 Checkers Ln., Lafayette, IN ( ) Office Secretary Judy Hill, 6821 E. 100 N., Lafayette, IN ( Dir./Principle Kimber Deckard, 5417 Goldersgreen Dr., Lafayette, IN ( Children s Min. Dir.- Sheila Kohne, 3700 Boulder Ct., Lafayette, IN ( ps2kohne@yahoo.com) NYI Pres. Keith Deckard, 5417 Goldersgreen Dr., Lafayette, IN ( keithdeckard@gmail.com) Youth Pastor Matthew Pollock, 3617 Platte Ct., Lafayette, IN ( matt@lafayettenaz.org) NMI Pres. Annette Lunsford, 5410 Heritage, Lafayette, IN Church Board Sec. Sam Augsburger, 2402 Iroquis Tr., Lafayette, IN ( samaugsburger@aol.com) 33

34 LaPorte (Organized 1937) ( ) Location 2147 W. Ash St., LaPorte, IN ( ) Pastor (08/01/1983) Daniel E. McDonald, IV (Cyndi), 2167 W. Ash St., LaPorte, IN ( ) SDMI Supt. David O Dell, 2502 W. SR 2, LaPorte, IN ( dodell@nyb.com; ) Children s Min. Dir. Norma Kasinger, 1564 W. 300 N., LaPorte, IN ( nkasinger1564@csinet.net; ) NYI Pres. Elmer (Bud) Kasinger, 1564 W. 300 N., LaPorte, IN ( b67@csinet.net; ) NMI Pres. Delona Beadles, 2021 Monroe St., LaPorte, IN ( delonab1958@gmail.com; ) Church Board Sec. Norma Kasinger, 1564 W. 300 N., LaPorte, IN ( nkasinger@csinet.net; ) Church Treas. Kim Napier, 111 Sagamore Pkwy, LaPorte, IN ( jknapier@comcast.net; ) Lebanon First (Organized 1959) ( ) Location 1122 Garfield St., Lebanon, IN (Web Address: fax: ; rrburdett@comcast.net; ) Pastor (04/01/01) Richard R. Burdett (Sheila), 1755 E. 100 S., Lebanon, IN ( rrburdett@comcast.net; ) 34

35 Review Date: (04/01/15) Office Secretary Pat Perry, 1011 Candlestick Dr., Lebanon, IN ( ) Music Dir. Melissa Burdett Lamb, 721 Baronne St., Lebanon, IN ( ) SDMI Supt. Walter Moore, 912 N. Lebanon St., Lebanon, IN ( ) Children s Min. Dir. Paula Trafford, 1717 Austin Dr., Lebanon, IN ( mirro_32779@yahoo.com; ) NYI Pres. Aaron Trafford, 1717 Austin Dr., Lebanon, IN ( atrafford1@liberty.edu; ) Adult Min. Dir. David Schuermann, 1302 Helena Dr. Lebanon, IN ( dave@indyroads.com; ) Prime Time Dir. Minda Maxwell, 6740 E. 275 N., Lebanon, IN ( pmaxwell@tds.net, ) Single Adult Min. Dir. David Schuermann, 1302 Helena Dr., Lebanon, IN ( dave@indyroads.com, ) Women s Min. Dir. Debby Spidel, 917 W. Chicago St., Lebanon, IN ( rspidel218@comcast.net; ) Men s Min. Dir. Larry Malone, 1807 Manor Dr., Lebanon, IN ( larrymin@yahoo.com; ) NMI Pres. Minda Maxwell, 6740 E. 275 N, Lebanon, IN ( pmaxwell@tds.net; ) 35

36 Work & Witness Coord. Paula Trafford, 1717 Austin Dr., Lebanon, IN ( ) CLT Dir. David Schuermann, 1302 Helena Dr., Lebanon, IN ( ) Church Board Sec. Walter Moore, 912 N. Lebanon St., Lebanon, IN ( ) Church Treas. Debby Spidel, 917 W. Chicago St., Lebanon, IN ( ) Living Grace (Organized 1941) ( ) Location 2408 W. 78th Ave., Merrillville, IN (Web Address: fax: ; ) Pastor (06/12) Michael A. Wagner (Dawn), 7724 Independence St., Merrillville, IN ( ) Review Date: (06/18) Office Secretary Candie Perry, 2408 W. 78 th Ave., Merrillville, IN ( ) Assoc. Pastor Jake Booher, 2402 W. 78 th Ave., Merrillville, IN ( ) Children s Min. Dir. Evee Luna, 2408 W. 78 th Ave., Merrillville, IN ( ) Music Dir. Deanna Bono, 639 Allegheny Dr., Hebron, IN ( rdbono13@comcast.net; ) 36

37 Youth Pastor Jake Booher, 2402 W. 78 th Ave., Merrillville, IN ( ) NMI Pres. Barb Rohde, 49 Deerpath Rd., Merrillville, IN ( ) Church Board Sec. Gail Perry, 8214 Ellsworth Ct., Merrillville, IN ( ) Church Treas. Nanette Williams, 7212 Dove Dr., Schererville, IN ( ) Living Hope (Organized 2002) ( ) Location 1115 Calumet Av., Valparaiso, IN (Web Address: ) Pastor (06/25/00) Richard L. Schmidt (Stacey), 208 Michigan Ave., Valparaiso, IN ( ) Office Secretary Julie Hurley ( Music Dir. Scott Cvelbar, 300 Shamrock Ln., Valparaiso, IN ( Church Board Sec. Linda Zyla, 360 Kimrich Cir. S., Valparaiso, IN ( ) Church Treas. Rich Serletic, 371 W. 400 S., Valparaiso, IN ( ) 37

38 Logansport First (Organized 1924) ( ) Location 109 W. Clinton St., Logansport, IN ( ) Pastor (09/14) Jeffrey S. Allen (Rhonda), 624 Grove St., Logansport, IN ( ) Review Date: (09/16) Office Secretary Elizabeth Smith, c/o 109 W. Clinton St., Logansport, IN ( ) SDMI Supt. John Singleton, 1611 George St., Logansport, IN ( ) NYI Pres. Mike Ropp, 610 Jackson St., Logansport, IN ( ) Asst. NYI Pres. Debra Sanders, P. O. Box 332, Royal Center, IN ( ) Women s Min. Dir Cheryl Smith, 98 E. 100 N., Logansport, IN ( ) NMI Pres. William Somsel, 1321 Chicago St., Logansport, IN ( ) Church Board Sec. Marvin Cole, 816 W. Melbourne Ave., Logansport, IN ( ) Church Treas. Annamarie Hardy, 1611 George St., Logansport, IN ( ) Lowell (Organized 1936) ( ) Location Clark Rd., Lowell, IN (Web Address: office@lowellnazarene.org; ) Pastor (08/16/10) David W. Brock (Rochelle), Clark Rd., Lowell, IN ( pastordave101495@comcast.net; ) 38

39 Office Secretary Shirley Beeching, 582 Eastwood, Lowell, IN ( ) Music Dir. Rochelle Brock, Clark Rd., Lowell, IN ( ) Church Board Sec. Omer Beeching, 582 Eastwood, Lowell, IN ( ) Church Treas. Doug Cooper, 475 Mockingbird Ln., Lowell, IN ( ) Michiana Hispanic Ministries (Organized 2006) ( ) Location 1407 Milburn Blvd., Mishawaka, IN ( ) Pastor (2008) Hernan G. Osorio (Lucy A. Perdomo), 517 Burdette St., Mishawaka, IN ( ) Music Dir. Oscar Martinez, 1407 Milburn Blvd., Mishawaka, IN SDMI Supt. Lucy Perdomo, 517 Burdette St., Mishawaka, IN ( ) Dir./Principal Lucy Perdomo, 517 Burdette St., Mishawaka, IN ( ) Women s Min. Dir. Genoveva Gomez, 1407 Milburn Blvd., Mishawaka, IN NMI Pres. Cesar Martinez, 1407 Milburn Blvd., Mishawaka, IN Church Board Sec. Edith Martinez, 1407 Milburn Blvd., Mishawaka, IN Church Treas. Oscar Martinez, 1407 Milburn Blvd., Mishawaka, IN

40 New Beginnings Community Fellowship (Organized 1993) ( ) Location Kern Rd., South Bend, IN ( ) Pastor (11/14) Scott A. Hollebrands (Karen), 1325 Hamshire, South Bend, IN ( ) Review Date: (11/16) Assoc. Pastor Brandon Roth (Nicole), 5023 Kirkshire Dr., South Bend, IN ( ) NMI Pres. Cindy Reddy, 605 Misty Harbour Ct., Mishawaka, IN ( ) Church Board Sec. Connie Emmans, 1230 E. Victoria St., South Bend, IN ( ) Church Treas. Gloria Ward, Kerlin Dr., Granger, IN ( ) New City (CTM) ( ) Pastor (12/01/14) Ryan L. Walters (Tara), 3005 N. Old State Rd. 55, Crawfordsville, IN ( New Hope Community (Organized 1992) ( ) Location (Mail: P. O. Box 382) st Ave., Dyer, IN (Web Address: ) 40

41 Pastor (02/00) Timothy J. Stidham (Ellen), 178 Valley View Ln., Dyer, IN ( ) Review Date: (02/16) Children s Min. Dir. Paula Rickel, 133 Potomac Dr., Dyer, IN ( ) NYI Pres. Joy Rickel, 133 Potomac Dr., Dyer, IN ( ) Prime Time Dir. Frieda Cummins, 8037 Robertson, Highland, IN ( ) Men s Min. Dir. Jeff Wormsbecher, 7859 Linden, Dyer, IN ( ) Women s Min. Dir Ellen Stidham, 178 Valley View Ln., Dyer, IN ( ) NMI Pres. Carol Wickersham, 4856 Kelly Dr., St. John, IN ( ) Church Board Sec. Joy Rickel, 133 Potomac Dr., Dyer, IN ( ) Church Treas. Carol Wickersham, 4856 Kelly Dr., St. John, IN ( ) Noblesville (Organized 1933) ( ) Location 1399 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville, IN (Web Address: office@noblenaz.org; ) Pastor (04/12/09) Michael B. Ross (Diana), 3238 Greenbriar Rd., Anderson, IN ( mbross@noblenaz.org; ) Assoc. Pastor (03/01/11) Daris Reynolds, Jr. (Rachelle), 16723Greenview Dr., Noblesville, IN ( daris_jr@dsquaredcontractors.com; ) Spanish Pastor (01/01/10) Freddy Garcia (Rosemary), 1399 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville, IN ( freddy@noblebnaz.org; ) Youth Pastor (01/04/15) Alexander Butler (Abby), 1399 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville, IN ( alex@noblenaz.org; ) 41

42 Assoc. Pastor (01/18/15) Clinton Moore (Mindy), 9784 Montgomery St., Anderson, IN ( ) Worship Pastor (03/01/13) Jesse Garner (Angie), 1397 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville, IN ( ) Children s Dir. Teresa Carter, 4904 E. 156 th St., Noblesville, IN ( carter9540@sbcglobal.net; ) NYI Pres. Alexander Butler, 1399 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville, IN ( alex@noblenaz.org; ) NMI Pres. Stephanie Mbathi, 1464 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville, IN ( thembathis@gmail.com; ) Church Board Sec. Nate Sutake, 2810 Bridlewood Cir., Carmel, IN ( natetake@hotmail.com; ) Church Treas. Scott Wheat, Talon Crest Dr., Fishers, IN ( scott@wheattax.com; ) Iglesia del Nazareno Piedra Angular (PAC) ( ) Location 1399 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville, IN Pastor (01/01/10) Freddy Garcia (Rosemary), 1399 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville, IN ( freddy@noblebnaz.org; ) Open Table (CTM) ( ) Pastor (01/01/15) Joseph G. Miller (Amy), 513 S. 25 th St., South. Bend, IN ( Joglmiller@gmail.com; ) 42

43 Pathway of Hope (Organized 1954) ( ) Location 2700 S. Park Rd., Kokomo, IN (Web Address: pathwaynaz.com; fax: ; ) Pastor (01/25/15) Matthew R. Elless (Bree), 660 Bradford Dr., Kokomo, IN ( ) Review Date: (01/25/17) SDMI Supt. Tisha Corkwel, 4938 E. Co. Rd 550 N., Frankfort, IN ( ) Children s Min. Dir. Tisha Corkwell, 4938 E. Co. Rd. 550 N., Frankfort, IN ( ) Church Board Sec. Heather Dale, 1072 S. Calumet St., Kokomo, IN ( ) Church Treas. Carol Reed, 3216 W. 300 S., Kokomo, IN ( ) Plymouth (CTM) ( ) Pastor (07/01/14) Jay A. Walter (Elena), W. U. S. Hwy. 6, Walkerton, IN ( Allaboutjesus.pastorjaywalter@gmail.com; ) Portage Grace (Organized 1956) ( ) Location 5360 Clem Rd., Portage, IN (Web Address: lumobile@comcast.net; fax: ; ) Pastor (05/13/1973) Mark L. Hostetler (Sharon), 5360 Clem Rd., Portage, IN ( marklhostetler@comcast.net; ) 43

44 Chr. Ed. Min. Lu Ann Hostetler (Jeff), 2919 May St., Portage, IN ( ) Children s Min. Dir. Sharon Hostetler, 5360 Clem Rd., Portage, IN ( sharonho@netnitco.net; ) NYI Min. Dir./Pres. Jason Hamilton, 5598 Stone Ave., Portage, IN ( Jham6495@comcast.net; ) Adult Min. Dir. Patty Schulze, 453 W. 450 N., Valparaiso, IN ( Pattyschulze23@yahoo.com; ) NMI Pres. Dottie Ashford, 769 Acadia Rd., Valparaiso, IN ( busylady1000@aim.com; ) Church Board Sec. Brenda Wolfe, 4699 E. 36th Ave., Hobart, IN ( gateguard2000@yahoo.com; ) Church Treas. Lu Ann Hostetler, 2919 May St., Portage, IN ( lumobile@comcast.net; ) Real Life Community (Organized 1941) ( ) Location 3134 Swanson Rd., Portage, IN (Web Address: info@reallifecc.org; fax: ; ) Pastor (07/12) Scott W. Marshall (Andrea), 2103 Landmark, Portage, IN ( smarshall@reallifecc.org; ) Office Secretary Thomas Misch, 3118 Oakwood, Portage, IN ( tmisch@reallifecc.org; ) 44

45 Associate Minister Trevor Talmage (Nancy), 6236 Gaston, Portage, IN ( ) Music Dir. Timothy W. McGuire (Sharon), 1950 Greentree, Portage, IN ( ) Vis. Min. Bob Burton (Norma), 2701 Walnut St., Portage, IN ( ) Youth Pastor Richard J. Evans (Missy), 6552 Lakewood, Portage, IN ( ) Adult Min. Dir. Dale Misch, 5730 Croft Walk, Portage, IN ( ) Women s Min. Dir. Marjorie Chinn, 5870 Lexington, Portage, IN ( ) NMI Pres. Diane Tilford, 5640 Lute Rd., Portage, IN ( diati@comcast.net; ) Church Treas. Laurie Belcher, 2510 Dune Forest St., Portage, IN ( lbelcher@reallifecc.org; ) Rensselaer (Organized 1943) ( ) Location (Mail: 210 S. McKinley) 200 S. McKinley Ave., Rensselaer, IN (Web Add: lulrich623@yahoo.com; ) Pastor (06/24/11) Lisa K. Ulrich (Brent), 210 S. McKinley Ave., Rensselaer, IN ( brentster42@yahoo.com; ) Review Date: (08/24/17) Assoc. Pastor Brent Ulrich, 210 S. McKinley Ave., Rensselaer, IN ( brentster42@yahoo.com; ) 45

46 NYI Pres. Richard Calhoun, 718 E. Cherry, Rensselaer, IN ( Women s Min. Dir. Laurie Skipper, 1245 N. Owen St., Rensselaer, IN ( mskipper@rhsi.tv; ) NMI Pres. Rachel Kuhn, 328 N. Cullen, Apt.4, Rensselaer, IN ( rkuhn2012@hotmail.com; ) Church Board Sec. Laurie Skipper, 1245 N. Owen St., Rensselaer, IN ( mskipper@rhsi.tv; ) Church Treas. Rachel Kuhn, 328 N. Cullen, Apt. 4, Rensselaer, IN ( rkuhn2012@hotmail.com; ) Rochester (Organized 1941) ( ) Location 1987 Southway 31, Rochester, IN ( dmeyer@rtcol.com; ) Pastor (09/20/1998) Donald W. Meyer (Kyra), 1987 Southway 31, Rochester, IN ( dmeyer@rtcol.com; ) Review Date: (2017) Music Dir. Kyra Meyer, 1987 Southway 31, Rochester, IN ( dmeyer@rtcol.com; ) Children s Min. & Music Dir. Kyra Meyer, 1987 Southway 31, Rochester, IN ( dmeyer@rtcol.com; ) NYI Pres. & Sr. High Sunday School Amy Kellenburger, 3204 W S., Lucerne, IN ( amyready2go@gmail.com; ) 46

47 NMI Pres. Elaine Mora, 8430 State Rd. 10, Argos, IN ( ) Outreach/Compassionate Min. Shirley Imel, 4795 Boicourt Dr., Rochester, IN ( ) Church Board Sec. Ann Beehler, 2634 S. 375 W., Kewanna, IN ( ) Church Treas. David Howe, 1424 Bancroft, Rochester, IN ( ) South Bend First (Organized 1921) ( ) Location Ironwood Rd., South Bend, IN (Web Address: fax: ; ) Pastor (01/21/13) Andrew J. Lauer (Barbara), Woodstream Ct., Granger, IN ( ) Daycare Director Melissa Waterbury (Charles), Hunter Cove Ct., Granger, IN ( ) Office Admin. Carole Snyder (Scott), 406 Honeysuckle Lane, Apt.4, Mishawaka, IN ( ) Music Dir. Cary & Susan Strahley, Columbine, Granger, IN ( and ) Children s Ministry Vickey Thompson (Bruce), Bremen Hwy., Mishawaka, IN ( vabthompson@yahoo.com; ) 47

48 Building & Grounds Dana Keeton (Sue), 5423 Colonial Ln., South Bend, IN ( ) Church Life David Eichenberg (Shawnda), 1541 Justice Ln., Niles, MI ( ) Stewardship & Finance Marilyn Gibbs (Jack), Cloverleak West, South Bend, IN ( ) Family Ministry/SS Dir. Chris Kreiger (Lisa), Dogwood Rd., Wakarusa, IN ( ) At Large Chuck Correll (Christina), Mildon Ct., Mishawaka, IN ( ) Single Adult Min. Terry and Holly Minix, Birch Rd., Granger, IN ( ) NMI Pres. Dean Frick (Dollie), 1826 Rockne Dr., South Bend, IN ( ) NMI Treasurer Becky Thompson, 1109 S. Main Street, Mishawaka, IN ( ) Church Board Sec. Amanda Hinterman, 610 N. 14 th St., Niles, MI ( ) Church Treas. Gloria Ward (Robert), 1531 Kerlin Dr., Granger, IN ( ) 48

49 South Haven (Organized 1941) ( ) Location (Mail: 621 N 450 W) 621 N. Wolf Rd., Valparaiso, IN (Web Address: ) Pastor (03/14) Scott E. Jones (Cathy), 372 Millport Dr., Valparaiso, IN ( scott@shnaz.org; ) Review Date: (03/16) Music Dir. Judy Gehrels, 5380 Mulberry Ave., Portage, IN ( Gehrels47@gmail.com; ) SDMI Supt. Dan Salain, 714 Acadia Rd., Valparaiso, IN ( dstogether1966@comcast.net; ) Children s Min. Dir. Sandra Blastick, 685 N. 450 W., Valparaiso, IN ( thekidconnection@msn.com; ) NYI Pres. Mike Plance, 2152 Kennedy St., Portage, IN ( mjplance@aol.com; ) NMI Pres. Dawn Smith, 308 Melody Ln., Kouts, IN ( dawn.curbow@yahoo.com; ) Church Board Sec. Caryn Sickles, 786 Eagle Creek, Valparaiso, IN (caryn8970@gmail.com; ) Church Treas. Lou Rodriguez, 682 W. 700 N., Hobart, IN ( tranzman23@frontier.come; ) 49

50 South Lake (Organized 1925) ( ) Location 7355 E. 81st Ave., Crown Point, IN Web Address: ) Pastor (09/30/09) E. L. Lenny Wisehart (Joy), 2259 Blarney Stone Dr., Valparaiso, IN ( ) Assoc. Pastor Lane Fosnaugh, 458 E. Grand Dr., Bourbonnais, IL ( ) Music Director Alyssa Stamper, 1913 Loganberry Ln., Crown Point, IN ( ) Visitation Minister Joy Wisehart, 2259 Blarney Stone Dr., Valparaiso, IN ( ) SDMI Supt. Joyce Abbott, 617 Imperial Dr., Crown Point, IN ( ) NYI Pres./Youth Min. Dir. Travis Stamper, 1913 Loganberry Ln., Crown Point, IN ( ) NMI Pres. Hope Robinson, 1515 Flower Hill Dr., Lowell, IN ( ) Work & Witness Coord. Phil and Judy Engel, 5841 Sloan Av., Portage, IN ( (Phil): ) ( (Judy): ) Church Board Sec. Hope Robinson, 1515 Flower Hill Dr., Lowell, IN ( ) Church Treas. Vern Richards, 3576 W. Lakeshore Dr., Crown Point, IN ( ) 50

51 The Mission (CTM) ( ) (formerly Hammond Family Community) Location st St., Hammond, IN Pastor (06/06/14) Roberta L. Cansler (Michael), st St., Hammond, IN ( Tipton (Organized 1934) ( ) Location 215 E. Adams St., Tipton, IN ( Pastor (08/03/14) Bradley M. Speck (Abby), 434 Mill St., Tipton, IN ( ) Review Date: (08/03/16) Office Secretary Debbie Gillam, 4550 E. St. Rd. 28, Tipton, IN ( ) Music Dir. Hollie Golden, 239 Poplar St., Tipton, IN ( ) NYI Pres. Heath Moreland, 118½ N. Conde St., Tipton, IN ( ) NMI Pres. Amanda Morrisett, 1475 N. 250 W., Tipton, IN ( ) Church Board Sec. Dave Gillam, 4550 E. S. R. 28, Tipton, IN ( ) Church Treas. Heath Moreland, 118½ N. Conde St., Tipton, IN ( ) UpLinC (Organic Church) ( ) Pastor (06/01/14) Kenneth E. Wright (Cassandra), 1315 Longfellow Ave., South Bend, IN ( ) 51

52 Valparaiso (Organized 1925) ( ) Location 2702 E. Glendale Blvd., Valparaiso, IN (Web Address: fax: ; ) Co-Pastor (06/19/94) Gene F. Tanner (Tamra), 405 Powderhorn Dr., Valparaiso, IN ( ) Co-Pastor Shawn J. Evans (Ashley), 1609 Boca Lago Dr., Valparaiso, IN ) Creative Arts Pastor Christopher M. Gonzalez (Michelle), 2711 Westwind Dr.., Valparaiso, IN ( ) Adult Education Pam Anderson (Bob), 3307 N. 500 E., Rolling Prairie, IN ( ) Christian Education Shane Stillman (Ann), 392 St. Andre Dr., Valparaiso IN Connection Pastor Eric R. Wood (Sally), 2105 Shaker Dr., Valparaiso, IN ( ) High School Pastor Michael C. Denny (Jessica), 1603 Wood St., Valparaiso, IN ( ) Middle School Pastor Morgan Humrichouser (Jonathan), 312 N. 325 E., Bldg. A, Valparaiso, IN ( ) Club 56 (5 th & 6 th grade min.) Cory McCammon (Tiffany), 453 W. 450 N., Valparaiso, IN ( ) Children s Coordinator & Nursery Director Ashley Evans (Shawn), 1609 Boca Lago Dr., Valparaiso, IN ( ) 52

53 Grade School Ministries (K-1st) Carrie Zrodlowski (Jeff), 3904 Autumn Ln., Valparaiso, IN ( ) Grade School Min. (2 nd -4 th ) Sally Wood (Eric), 2105 Shaker Dr., Valparaiso, IN ( ) Preschool Min. Michelle Gonzalez (Chris), 2711 Westwind Dr., Valparaiso, IN ( ) NMI Pres. Brian Gifford, 1322 Whippoorwill Rd., Valparaiso, IN ( ) Church Board Sec. Britt Shipley, 1306 Cross Creek Rd., Valparaiso, IN ( ) Church Treas. Denise Tobey, P. O. Box 1941, Valparaiso, IN West Lebanon (Organized 1951) ( ) Location (Mail: P. O. Box 506) 501 S. High St., West Lebanon, IN (Web address: ) Pastor (11/02/08) Robert W. Trafford (Donna), 2301 Witt Rd., Lebanon, IN ( robtwt@hotmail.com; ) Children s Min. Dir. Cathy Taylor, 5494 S. 600 W., Williamsport, IN ( ta4hay@gmail.com; ) Women s Min. Dir. Wilma Stump, P. O. Box 393, West Lebanon, IN ( ) Church Board Sec. Wilma Stump, P.O. Box 393, West Lebanon, IN ( ) Church Treas. Earlene White, P. O. Box 217, West Lebanon, IN ( dollface30_1999@yahoo.com; ) 53

54 Whiting-Robertsdale (Organized 1935) ( ) Location th St., Whiting, IN ( Pastor (10/16/1994) Kenneth C. Ball (Linda), 3225 W. 47th Ave., Gary, IN ( ) SDMI Supt. Patricia Payne, st Pl., Gary, IN ( ) Church Board Sec. Patricia Payne, st Pl., Gary, IN ( ) Church Treas. Shelly Witham, 4727 Wilson, Gary, IN ( ) Winamac (Organized 1950) ( ) Location (Mail: P. O. Box 339) 516 E. 13th St., Winamac, IN (Web address: fax: ; ) Co-Pastors (03/12/14) Brett A. & Tara N. Smith, 1284 E. 200 S., Winamac, IN ( (Brett): cell: ) ( (Tara): cell: ) Review date: (03/12/16) Office Secretary Debra Walter, 410 S Market St., Winamac, IN ( ) Dir./Principal Sharon Breyfogle, 475 Decker Dr., Winamac, IN Prime Time Dir. Wanda Carter, 5233 S. 325 E., Star City, IN ( ) Women s Min. Dir. Anne Wamsley, 6104 W. 200 S., Winamac, IN Church Board Sec. DeWayne Doty, 4967 E. 200 N., Winamac, IN ( ) Church Treas. Lori Maroney, 2250 W. 500 N., Winamac, IN ( ) 54

55 F. Ministers Serving Connectional Interests Bartley, David E., 970B Mill Pond Rd., Valparaiso, IN CED Christian Education Minister G. Ordained Ministers Ministry Role Codes CHP Chaplain DA District Assignment DIA District Interim Assigned DS District Superintendent EDU Education ESR Evangelism Service, Retired EVC Evangelist, Commissioned EVR Evangelist, Registered GA General Church Assignment GS General Superintendent PAS Pastor PSV Pastoral Service (Assoc. Min.) RA Retired, Assigned RU Retired, Unassigned SEC Song Evangelist, Commissioned SER Song Evangelist, Registered SPC Interdenominational/Special Service STU Student TRF In Process of Transfer U Unassigned Elders 2000 PAS Allen, Jeffrey S., 624 Grove St., Logansport, IN (Logansport) 2005 PAS Arthur, Gregory M., 876 London Ln., Valparaiso, IN (Duneland Community) 1995 U Ashford, James D., Jr., 769 Acadia Rd., Valparaiso, IN (Portage Grace) 2002 DS Bartley, David E., 970B Mill Pond Rd., Valparaiso, IN (Living Hope) 55

56 1989 PAS Beckett, Jeffery N., 1244 MacArthur Blvd., Munster, IN (Fairmeadow Community) 1987 U Bough, Philip R., 269 S. State Rd. 2, Hebron, IN (South Lake) 2006 PAS Brock, David W., Clark St., Lowell, IN (Lowell) 2007 PSV-FT Broward, Joshua, 707 Fox Point Dr., Chesterton, IN (Duneland Community) 2005 PSV-PT Buhmann, Scott, 926 Springdale Dr., Hobart, IN (Hobart First) 1972 PAS Burdett, Richard R., 1755 E. 100 S., Lebanon, IN (Lebanon) 2004 U Burgess, Daniel W., 2007 S. 400 E., Winamac, IN (Kokomo First) 2013 PSV-PT Butler, Alexander, 1399 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville, IN (Noblesville) 2013 PAS Cansler, Roberta L., st St., Hammond, IN (The Mission) 2002 PAS Carter, Troy R., 309 S. Walnut St., Crawfordsville, IN (Crawfordsville) 1995 U Case, Jeffrey S., 1009 SW Fiord Dr., Lees Summit, MO (Noblesville) 1982 RA Clay, Everett E., 650 N. 625 W., Hobart, IN (Portage Grace) 2005 U Coleman, Tamara A., 5451 Buckeye Ave., Portage, IN (Living Grace) 1985 RU Coy, James R., 2111 N. Park Blvd., Knoxville, TN (Lowell) 2003 U Cunningham, Marvin C., P. O. Box 224, West Lebanon, IN (West Lebanon) 1987 RA Dale, Kent E., 3314 Dixon Ln., Apt. 164, Kokomo, IN (Pathway of Hope) 1974 RU Dale, Larry, 5234 Council Ring Blvd., Kokomo, IN (Kokomo First) 1989 U Davey, Gary A., 1987 Southway 31, Rochester, IN (Rochester) 56

57 1996 PAS Davis, Gregg M., 2004 Maranatha Dr., Frankfort, IN (Frankfort First) 2015 PSV-FT Denny, Michael C., 1603 Wood St., Valparaiso, IN (Valparaiso) 2014 CHP Dozier, Catheryn K., 3273 E. 700 S., Lebanon, IN (Noblesville) 2006 U Estes, Cari A., 112 Madison Ct., Lebanon, IN PSV-FT Evans, Richard J., 6552 Lakewood Ave., Portage, IN (Real Life Community) 1995 PAS Evans, Shawn J., 1609 Boca Lago Dr., Valparaiso, IN (Valparaiso) 2001 PSV-FT Fosnaugh, Lane E., 458 E. Grand Dr. Bourbonnais, IL (South Lake) 1987 U Golden, Matt, 1809 S. 22nd St., Lafayette, IN (Frankfort First) 1973 RA Grant, Robert W., 4437 W. 15 th Pl., Hobart, IN (Highland) 1989 RA Gresser, David L., 1810 Wesley Dr., Apt. B, Valparaiso, IN (East Chicago Spanish) 2010 PAS Grupe, Angela D., 315 E. Homer St., Michigan City, IN (Avenue Family) 1984 RU Hale, Larry K., 9297 W. 400 S., Swayzee, IN (Kokomo First) 2011 PSV-FT Hannah, Kraig C., 723 E. Main St., Greentown, IN (Kokomo First) 2008 PAS Hochstetler, Troy E., 201 S. 500 E., Lafayette, IN (Lafayette First) 2007 PSV-FT Hoffer, Jason D., 1204 Arundel Dr., Kokomo, IN (Kokomo First) 2003 PAS Hollebrands, Scott A., 1325 Hamshire, South Bend, IN (New Beginnings) 1975 PAS Hostetler, Mark L., 5360 Clem Rd., Portage, IN (Portage Grace) 1977 RA Hunter, Thomas A., 24 Willow Ln., Williamsport, IN (Covington) 1976 RA Hunter, William R., Jr., P. O. Box 822, DeMotte, IN (Living Grace) 1989 CHP Jackson, Philip G., Markin Dr., Danville, IL (Covington) 57

58 2003 PAS Jones, Scott E., 372 Millport Dr., Valparaiso, IN (South Haven) 2009 SPC Karkosky-Litten, Amber D., W. 500 S., Mentone, IN (Living Stone) 1966 RA Kennedy, David H., 4766 Saintsbury Ct., Lafayette, IN (Lafayette First) 2007 PAS Lauer, Andrew J., Ironwood Rd., South Bend, IN (South Bend First) 1976 PAS Leeder, David A., 2024 Kerri Lynn Ln., Kokomo, IN (Kokomo First) 1988 RA Leitzel, John B., 1020 Oak Hill Ln., Cicero, IN (Pathway of Hope) 2014 U Flavio Rene Lopez Ascencio, 222 W. Lincoln Hwy., Chicago Heights, IL (East Chicago Spanish) 1980 RA Malone, Layton E., 128 E. Walnut St., Ladoga, IN (Hillsboro) 2005 PAS Marshall, Scott W., 2103 Landmark, Portage, IN (Real Life Community) 2005 PSV-FT McCollum, Michael W., 601 E. Market St., Hillsboro, IN (Hillsboro) 1979 CHP McCrory, Terry Q., Pleasant Plain Dr., Goshen, IN (Kokomo First) 1985 PAS McDonald, Daniel E., 2167 W. Ash St., La Porte, IN (LaPorte) 1992 PAS McDonald, Gregory A., 533 N. Dry Run Rd., Veedersburg, IN (Hillsboro) 2007 DEC McFarland, Sr., Michael E. (Rochester) 1969 EVR McGuffey, James M., 1580 Cape Charles Ct., Cicero, IN (Noblesville) 1998 PSV-FT McGuire, Timothy W., 1950 Greentree St., Portage, IN (Real Life Community) 1997 PAS Meyer, Donald W., 1987 Southway 31, Rochester, IN (Rochester) 2015 PSV-FT Moran, Joshua E., 1407 Tennessee St., Michigan City, IN (Avenue Family) 58

59 1978 RU Morris, James A., 2303 Tam-O-Shanter Rd., Kokomo, IN (Kokomo Bon Air) 2006 PSV-FT New, Wesley L., 1036 Sawgrass Ln., Kokomo, IN (Kokomo First) 1986 PAS Osorio, Hernan G., 517 Burdette, Mishawaka, IN (Michiana Hispanic) 1984 RU Overpeck, Rodney, 4085 S. Roberts Rd., Kingman, IN (Hillsboro) 1956 RA Painter, Gerald I., 1724 N. Old State Rd. 55, Crawfordsville, IN (Tipton) 1995 CED Perdomo, Lucy, 517 Burdette, Mishawaka, IN (Michiana Hispanic) 2014 PSV-FT Pollock, Matthew B., 3617 Platte Ct., Lafayette, IN (Lafayette) 1976 RA Rawlins, Robert L., 305 Birch St. N.W., DeMotte, IN (Living Hope) 2012 PAS Richardson, Roy L., 4 Hickory Dr., Hobart, IN (Hobart First) 1978 PAS Richmond, Ronald W., 9338 Kennedy Ave., Highland, IN (Highland) 1977 SPC Riggs, Dennis E., 403 Lody Ln., Kokomo, IN (Kokomo Bon Air) 1991 CHP Robinson, Kerry, 1515 Flower Hill Dr., Lowell, IN (South Lake) 2008 U Romer, Daphane A., 1456 Aetna St., Gary, IN (Portage Grace) 2001 U Romer, Granville C., 1456 Aetna St., Gary, IN (Portage Grace) 1973 PAS Ross, Michael B., 3238 Greenbriar Rd., Anderson, IN (Noblesville) 1958 RA Roustio, Earl L., 1011 Coin Ln., Frankfort, IN (Frankfort First) 2006 U Sanford, Tamy R., 410 S. Depot St., Seneca, SC RA Schmidt, Duane C., 528 W. 100 N. Valparaiso, IN (Living Hope) 2002 PAS Schmidt, Richard L., 208 Michigan Ave., Valparaiso, IN (Living Hope ) 2007 STU Schmitt, Mary K., 917 Pecan Ct., Newberg, OR (Valparaiso) 1968 RA Scott, William L., 36 Gelder Ct., Lafayette, IN (Lafayette First) 1981 SPC Selvidge, Edwin D., P. O. Box 94, Camden, IN (Logansport) 59

60 2010 EVR/SER Shelburne, Jeffery J., 2301 Bessmore Park Rd., Rochester, IN (Rochester) 2010 PAS Smith, Brett A., P. O. Box 339, Winamac, IN (Winamac) 1976 RA Smith, Horace D., 4321 S. County Rd. 500 E., Logansport, IN (Logansport) 2001 SPC Smith, Kenin L., 2741 Logan Dr., Rensselaer, IN (Living Stone) 2011 PAS Smith, Tara N., P. O. Box 339, Winamac, IN (Winamac) 2015 PAS Stadler, Richard J., 1219 Washington St., Covington, IN (Covington) 1995 RA Steinmayr, Richard A., 2406 Allison Cir., Valparaiso, IN (Valparaiso) 1996 PAS Stidham, Timothy J., 178 Valley View Ln., Dyer, IN (New Hope Community) 1997 CED Stillman, M. Shane, 392 St. Andre Dr., Valparaiso IN (Valparaiso) 1980 RU Stivers, Terry W., 8769 Monroe St., Merrillville, IN (Living Grace) 1987 RA Stover, O Neal, 2243 Lily St., Portage, IN (Portage Grace) 1994 RA Strahm, Richard K., 404 Glendale Blvd., Apt. 1C, Valparaiso, IN (South Haven) 1982 PAS Tanner, Gene F., 405 Powderhorn Dr., Valparaiso, IN (Valparaiso) 2015 PSV-PT Taylor, Mark E., II, 7976 W. New Castle Rd., Frankfort, IN (Frankfort First) 1978 RA Taylor, William E., 915 E. Morgan St., Kokomo, IN (Kokomo First) 2012 PAS Trafford, Robert W., 2301 Witt Rd., Lebanon, IN (West Lebanon) 1994 PAS Trippett, James M., 2403 N. Locke, Kokomo, IN (Kokomo Bon Air) 60

61 1988 EDU Trotter, Jeffrey S., 6238 Carrington Dr., Indianapolis, IN (Noblesville) 1988 PSV-PT Ulrich, Brent, 210 S. McKinley, Rensselaer, IN (Rensselaer) 1962 RA/ESR Ulrich, Jerry D., 811 E. Franciscan Dr., Crown Point, IN (Living Grace) 2011 PAS Ulrich, Lisa K., 210 S. McKinley, Rensselaer, IN (Rensselaer) 1973 RA Utterback, John E., 1114 Leininger Dr., Tipton IN (Tipton) 2014 PAS Van Kley, Jeremy L., Duttlinger Ln., Wheatfield, IN (DeMotte) 2010 U VanStrien, Aaron T., 3125 Willowdale Rd., Portage, IN (Real Life Community) 2010 PAS Wagner, Michael A., 2408 W. 78 th Ave., Merrillville, IN (Living Grace) 2007 PSV-FT Ward-Bopp, Mark S., 508 S. Washington, Crawfordsville, IN (Hillsboro) 1989 RA Watson, Frank A., 2717 Rock Maple Ct., South Bend, IN (South Bend First) 1988 RU Williams, Randolph B., Jr., 3426 S. 300 E., Monticello, IN (Living Stone) 1973 PAS Wisehart, E. L., 2259 Blarney Stone Dr., Valparaiso, IN (South Lake) 2007 PSV-PT Wisehart, Joy, 2259 Blarney Stone Dr., Valparaiso, IN (South Lake) 2009 PSV-FT Wood, Eric R., 2702 E. Glendale Blvd., Valparaiso, IN (Valparaiso) 2013 PSV-PT Wood, Sally M., 2702 E. Glendale Blvd., Valparaiso, IN (Valparaiso) 1986 PSV-FT Yazel, Christopher J., 701 S. Perry St., Attica, IN (Hillsboro) Deacons 2003 U Blastick, Sandra R., 685 N. 450 W., Valparaiso, IN (South Haven) 2007 PSV-FT Gonzalez, Christopher M., 2711 Westwind Dr., Valparaiso, IN (Valparaiso) 2009 PSV-FT Hostetler, Louise A., 2919 May St., Portage, IN (Portage Grace) 61

62 2003 U Maddack, Gay J., 535 Hill Ct., Crown Point, IN (Living Grace) 2007 U McConnell, Christine M., 407 Northfield Ln., Valparaiso, IN (Valparaiso) 2000 PSV-FT Robinson, Elizabeth K., 8177 E. CR 50 S., Greentown, IN (Kokomo First) 2009 PSV-PT Vandersteen, Connie R., 9441 Fran-Lin Pkwy., Munster, IN (Fairmeadow Community) 2000 PSV-FT Zurcher, Stanley G., 3110 Lamplighter Ln., Kokomo, IN (Kokomo First) H. Licensed Ministers 1994 PAS Ball, Kenneth C., 3225 W. 47th Ave., Gary, IN (Whiting-Robertsdale) 2014 PSV-PT Bible, Reuben, 3243 E. 640 N., Wingate, IN (Hillsboro) 2015 PSV-PT Booher, Jacob M., 2402 W. 78 th Ave., Merrillville, IN (Living Grace) 2013 PAS Elless, Matthew R., 660 Bradford Dr., Kokomo, IN (Pathway of Hope) 2011 U Engel, Judith K., 5841 Sloan Ave., Portage, IN (South Lake) 2014 PSV-PT Garcia, Freddy, Pinetop Way., Noblesville, IN (Noblesville) 2015 PSV-PT Garner, Jesse A., 1397 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville, IN (Noblesville) 2014 PSV-FT Humrichouser (McPherson), Morgan, 312 N. 325 E., Bldg. A, Valparaiso, IN (Valparaiso) 1973 RA Keith, J. Ray, 119 E. Stone Bluff Rd., Veedersburg, IN (West Lebanon) 2015 PAS Martin, Richard S., 700 E. New York St., Knox, IN (Knox) 2014 STU Martinez, Cesar, 1144 Thomas St., South Bend, IN (Michiana Hispanic) 2015 STU Martinez, Oscar, 1344 Huey St., South Bend, IN (Michiana Hispanic) 62

63 2009 PAS Miller, Joseph G., 513 S. 25 th St., South Bend, IN (Open Table) 2012 PSV-PT Moore, Clinton T., 9784 Montgomery St., Anderson, IN (Noblesville) 2015 STU Osorio, Julian, 517 Burdette St., Mishawaka, IN (Michiana Hispanic) 2013 PSV-PT Reynolds, Daris, Jr., Greenview Dr., Noblesville, IN (Noblesville) 2014 PSV-PT Roth, Brandon M., 5023 Kirkshire Dr., South Bend, IN (New Beginnings) 2010 PAS Speck, Bradley M., 434 Mill St., Tipton, IN (Tipton) 2014 TRF Sullivan, Keith J., th Ave., St. John, IN (Highland) 2014 PAS Walter, Jay A., W. U. S. Hwy. 6., Walkerton, IN (New Beginnings) 2012 PAS Walters, Ryan L., 3005 N. Old St. Rd. 55, Crawfordsville, IN (New City) 2015 PSV-PT Woolwine, Jeffrey S., 1888 S. Layton Station Rd., Covington, IN (Covington) 2013 PAS Wright, Kenneth E., 1315 Longfellow Ave., South Bend, IN (UpLinC) I. Registered Evangelists 1969 EVR McGuffey, James M., 1580 Cape Charles Ct., Cicero, IN (Noblesville) 2010 EVR/SER Shelburne, Jeffery J., 2301 Bessmore Park Rd., Rochester, IN (Rochester) J. Commissioned Song Evangelist 1992 SEC Hise, Ronnie L., N. 477 E., DeMotte, IN (Portage Grace) K. Registered Song Evangelist 2010 EVC/SEC Shelburne, Jeffery J., 2301 Bessmore Park Rd., Rochester, IN (Rochester) 63

64 L. Retired Song Evangelist 1988 ESR Bough, Alice L., 269 S. St., Rd. 2, Hebron, IN (South Lake) M. Evangelism Service, Retired 1962 RA/ESR Ulrich, Jerry D., 811 E. Franciscan Dr., Crown Point, IN (Living Grace) II. General Information A. RECEIVED AND RECEIPTED ON TRANSFER 1. Elders Name Alexander Butler Roberta L. Cansler Lane E. Fosnaugh Scott A. Hollebrands Layton E. Malone Lucy Perdomo Osorio District Central California Chicago Central Northeastern Indiana Michigan Northwestern Illinois Central-South Bogota (S.A.) 2. Licensed Ministers Matthew R. Elless Joseph G. Miller Bradley M. Speck Ryan L. Walters Kenneth E. Wright Chicago Central Georgia Northeastern Indiana Southwest Indiana Colorado 64

65 B. GRANTED TRANSFER AND RECEIPTED 1. Elders Uriah S. Ramsay John Vogel Darrell K. Young Chicago Central Chicago Central Northeastern Indiana 2. Licensed Ministers Catherine (Young) Johnson Kansas City 3. Minister of Christian Education Leroy G. Jones South Carolina C. ELECTED TO ELDER S ORDERS Michael Craig Denny, Richard Jay Evans, Joshua Emmanuel Moran, Richard Jonathan Stadler, Mark Eldon Taylor II D. GRANTED MINISTER S LICENSE Jacob M. Booher, Jesse A. Garner, Richard S. Martin, Oscar Martinez, Julian Osorio, Jeffrey S. Woolwine F. MINISTERS LICENSES RENEWED Kenneth C. Ball, Reuben Bible, Michael C. Denny, Matthew E. Elless, Judith K. Engel, Richard J. Evans, Freddy P. Garcia, Morgan (McPherson) Humrichouser, J. Ray Keith, Cesar Martinez, Joseph G. Miller, Clinton T. Moore, Joshua E. Moran, Daris L. Reynolds Jr., 65

66 Brandon M. Roth, Bradley M. Speck, Richard J. Stadler, Keith J. Sullivan, Mark E. Taylor II, Jay A. Walter, Ryan L. Walters, Kenneth E. Wright G. MINISTERS LICENSES NOT RENEWED Benjamin L. Moore H. DROPPED FROM THE ROLL OF MINISTERS HAVING SURRENDERED HIS CREDENTIAL Benjamin E. Norton (Manual, par. 536) I. REMOVED FROM THE ROLL OF MINISTERS, HAVING TRANSFERRED TO THE CHURCH TRIUMPHANT Kenneth R. Craig, William H. Tibbetts J. CHURCHES DISORGANIZED Faith Community Outreach, Veedersburg J. SUNDAY SCHOOL GROWTH 1. Exceptional Covington, South Haven, South Lake 2. Superior Frankfort First, Knox, Kokomo Bon Air, Kokomo First 3. Honor Living Grace, Lowell, Valparaiso, West Lebanon 66

67 K. STEWARDSHIP HONOR ROLL Avenue Family, Crawfordsville, DeMotte, Frankfort First, Highland, Hobart First, Kokomo First, Lafayette First, LaPorte, Living Hope, Logansport, Lowell, Portage Grace, Rensselaer, Rochester, South Bend First, South Haven, South Lake, Tipton, West Lebanon, Whiting Robertsdale, Winamac M. WHERE TO SEND MONIES All World Evangelism Fund (General Budget), approved specials, and Pensions Fund payments are to be sent to the General Treasurer, Church of the Nazarene, Prairie Star Parkway, Lenexa, KS All Unified Fund and Olivet Nazarene University Fund payments are to be sent to the district office 970B Mill Pond Rd., Valparaiso, IN ( ) All district health insurance premiums are to be sent to the district office 970B Mill Pond Rd., Valparaiso, IN ( ) SDMI Treasurer Sharon Hostetler, 970B Mill Pond Rd., Valparaiso, IN ( office: ; home: ) NYI Treasurer Brad Osborne, 1121 Hedgewood Dr. Lafayette, IN ( ) NMI Treasurer Cyndi McDonald, 2167 W. Ash St., LaPorte, IN ( ) 67

68 III. Plan of Examination A. District Ministerial Studies Board (Board of Ministry) Chairman Michael B. Ross, chairman, 3238 Greenbriar Rd., Anderson, IN ( ) Secretary Richard L. Schmidt, 208 Michigan Ave., Valparaiso, IN ( ) Record Administrator Andrew J. Lauer, Ironwood Rd., South Bend, IN ( ) Life-long Learning Coordinator Timothy J. Stidham, P. O. Box 382, Dyer, IN ( ) Elijah Project Director Duane C. Schmidt, 528 W. 100 N., Valparaiso, IN ( ) B. Instructions to Students The board serves only the persons who are properly enrolled. Enrollment is open to those who are seeking credentials as elder and deacon or certification such as song evangelist and lay minister. To enroll, contact the Board Record Administrator. Courses There are two ministerial tracks administered by the Ministerial Studies Board: elder and deacon. Ministers will not be ordained without having completed their respective track. Modes of Study The recommended mode of preparation for full-time Christian service is by attending a Nazarene liberal arts college or university and, if possible, Nazarene Theological Seminary. 68

69 Other modes include Nazarene Bible College and online modular course of study programs. The modular course of study programs are under the immediate supervision of the District Ministerial Studies Board. Each candidate is instructed to download from < a Handbook for Christian Ministry in order to become familiar with the details of the entire studies program. College/University Students College/university students are responsible to submit to the board documentary evidence of academic standing in harmony with the Manual and the Handbook for Christian Ministry. College/university students are reminded to plan their curriculum in harmony with Manual par The final transcript at graduation will be evaluated by the District Ministerial Studies Board, and no requirements stated in the Manual will be waived. Where to Go 1. For information or guidance, contact either the board record administrator or chairman. 2. For relevant application forms (for district assembly recognition and renewal) contact the district secretary, Dr. Mark L. Hostetler, 5360 Clem Rd., Portage, IN ( marklhostetler@comcast.net; ). C. District Ministerial Studies Board Members 1. Richard R. Burdett, 1755 E. 100 S., Lebanon, IN ( rrburdett@comcast.net; ) 2. Richard J. Evans, 6552 Lakewood Ave., Portage, IN ( revans@reallifecc.org; ) 69

70 3. Andrew J. Lauer, Ironwood Rd., South Bend, IN ( ) 4. Michael B. Ross, 3238 Greenbriar Rd., Anderson, IN ( ) 5. Duane C. Schmidt, 528 W. 100 N., Valparaiso, IN ( ) 6. Richard L. Schmidt, 208 Michigan Ave., Valparaiso, IN ( ) 7. Timothy J. Stidham, P. O. Box 382, Dyer, IN ( ) 8. Lisa K. Ulrich, 210 S. McKinley Ave., Rensselaer, IN ( ) D. DISTRICT STUDENTS LIST First Year Student Licensed First Name Last Name Home Church 2014 Reuben Bible Hillsboro Michael Davis 2014 Freddy Garcia Noblesville 2015 Jesse Garner Noblesville Deborah Hampton South Haven Cindy Lundin Kokomo First 70

71 2015 Cesar Martinez Michiana Hispanic 2015 Oscar Martinez Michiana Hispanic Cory McCammon Valparaiso Benjamin Moore Pathway of Hope 2012 Clinton Moore Noblesville Rayann Morrisett Tipton 2015 Julian Osorio Michiana Hispanic 2013 Daris Reynolds Jr. Noblesville 2014 Brandon Roth New Beginnings Community Fellowship Renee Smith Winamac 2013 Bradley Speck Tipton 2014 Keith Sullivan Highland Jason Thomas Fairmeadow Community Michael Triem Real Life Community 2014 Jay Walter Plymouth 2012 Ryan Walters New City 2015 Jeffrey Woolwine Covington 2013 Kenneth Wright UpLinC 71

72 IV. Daily Proceedings FIRST DAY Monday Morning, April 20, 2015 The Seventy-third Annual Assembly of the Northwest Indiana District was opened at 8:30 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2015, at Valparaiso Church of the Nazarene, Valparaiso, Indiana. District Superintendent Rev. David E. Bartley welcomed everyone to the assembly. Rev. Christopher Gonzalez led congregational singing. District Superintendent Rev. David E. Bartley called the assembly to order. Dr. Mark L. Hostetler, district secretary, nominated his assistants. The following were appointed: journal secretary Lu Ann Hostetler; statistical and election secretary Carol King; registration and enrollment secretary Jennifer Hamilton; office manager Sharon Hostetler; chairman of introductions Rev. David Bartley; platform arrangements Carolyn Holmgren; Hospitality and ushers--eric Wood; flowers Carol King; pages-- Daniel McDonald and Horace Smith. The voting area of the assembly was set as the front section rows of the sanctuary, platform, and office. Times of meetings were set for Monday 8:30 to noon; 1:30 to adjournment; and Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to adjournment. The special order of the day was set to follow organization. The Olivet Nazarene University presentation was set for 1:30 p.m. Monday. The time of the ordination service was set for 7:00 p.m. Monday. 72

73 Greetings were sent to Mrs. Linda Jordan, Mrs. Kay Scutt, and Dr. and Mrs. Lee Woolery. Rev. David Bartley, district superintendent, introduced new pastors and associates to the district. Partial Report No. 1 of Ministerial Credentials Board was read and adopted. Partial Report No. 2 of Ministerial Credentials Board was read. A motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried to elect to elder s orders and ordination: Michael Craig Denny, Richard Jay Evans, Joshua Emmanuel Moran, Richard Jonathan Stadler, Mark Eldon Taylor II. Partial Report No. 3 of Ministerial Credentials Board was read and adopted. Dr. Mark L. Hostetler, district secretary, called for Rev. David E. Bartley to present his third report as district superintendent of the Northwest Indiana District. Mrs. Jolyne Bartley was introduced to the assembly and a cash gift was presented to her from the District Advisory Board. The report of the District Nominating Committee was adopted. The Board of Tellers was called: Linda Gonzalez, Susie Lewandowski, Jennifer Hamilton, Liz Shell, Laurie Belcher, Arnnette Hise, Janet Bishop, Rachelle Davis, Jackie Rawlins, Nellie Bryant, Candie Perry, Minda Maxwell. The ballot for District Advisory Board and Olivet Nazarene University trustees was spread. Dr. Donald Lain, vice president of gift planning for the Nazarene Foundation, was introduced. The report of the District Advisory Board was adopted. 73

74 Dr. Larry McMain, superintendent of the Chicago Central District and representing the Board of General Superintendents in the absence of Dr. Jerry D. Porter, recognized local churches for their outstanding World Evangelism Fund giving. The report of the Ministerial Studies Board was adopted. The Nazarene Essentials video was shown. Sharon Hostetler, district treasurer, presented the treasurer s report. A motion was made, seconded and approved to accept this report. The report of the Auditing Committee was adopted. The report of the District Finance Committee was adopted. Rev. Shawn Evans and Rev. Joshua Broward shared mission highlights and opportunities. The report of the Board of Tellers regarding the District Advisory Board was read. District Advisory Board (2 year term): ballots cast 163 ministers: Roy Richardson 56; Ronald Richmond 100; Lisa Ulrich 66; Jeremy Van Kley 81; elected Ronald Richmond and Jeremy Van Kley; lay: DeWayne Doty 79; Rachel Kuhn 90; Robert Speck 72; Wilma Stump 62; elected DeWayne Doty and Rachel Kuhn. The report of the Board of Tellers regarding trustees to Olivet Nazarene University was read. Trustees to Olivet Nazarene University (3 year term): ballots cast 163 elders: Matthew Pollock 89; Lisa Ulrich 56; elected Matthew Pollock; lay: Ralph Bright 74; Cyndi McDonald 107; Hope Robinson 66; Roy Stroud 64; elected Ralph Bright and Cyndi McDonald. Following area breakout sessions, the morning meeting was adjourned for lunch. Monday Afternoon, April 20, 2015 The Olivetians from Olivet Nazarene University presented special music. 74

75 Dr. John Bowling and Dr. Brian Allen presented the Olivet Nazarene University report. Dr. Jesse C. Middendorf presented the Nazarene Theological Seminary report. Rev. Joshua Broward, district NMI president, was introduced for his annual report. Carol King, who is retiring, was presented with a gift for 20 years of service on the district NMI council. Mission opportunities were presented. Area breakout sessions reconvened for the Renovating Holiness discussions. At the end of the sessions, the afternoon meeting was adjourned. Monday Evening, April 20, 2015 Ordination Service 7 p.m. Rev. David E. Bartley welcomed the congregation. Rev. Christopher M. Gonzalez and Josh Keene led the congregation in singing. Rev. David E. Bartley read the challenge to newly licensed ministers. The congregation sang Called Unto Holiness. Dr. Mark L. Hostetler, district secretary, presented Rev. Michael Craig Denny, Rev. Richard Jay Evans, Rev. Joshua Emmanuel Moran, Rev. Richard Jonathan Stadler, and Rev. Mark Eldon Taylor II for ordination. Dr. Jesse C. Middendorf, general superintendent emeritus, received the ordinands. The congregation was led in a responsive reading. The minister s choir sang Our Great Savior. Rev. Christopher M. Gonzalez and Josh Keene provided special music. 75

76 Dr. Jesse C, Middendorf brought the evening message, speaking from 2 Timothy 3. Dr. Middendorf presented elder s orders and ordained Rev. Michael Craig Denny, Rev. Richard Jay Evans, Rev. Joshua Emmanuel Moran, Rev. Richard Jonathan Stadler, and Rev. Mark Eldon Taylor II. A reception was held in honor of the newly ordained ministers and their spouses in the church foyer. SECOND DAY Tuesday Morning, April 21, :30 a.m. Rev. David E. Bartley opened the morning session. Rev. Michael C. Denny presented NYC 2015 information. Dr. Jesse C. Middendorf shared the Board of General Superintendents vision for the denomination for the next 5 years. The challenge is for each local church to dream new and missionally focused ministries to reach out to people in our communities. This emphasis is called Vision Pastor s reports were presented in the area breakout sessions. Following the pastor s reports, the assembly returned to the sanctuary to hear information from the session facilitators. Rev. Jeremy Van Kley s report on his area was about evangelism, and mentioned that during the pastor s reports he noticed that pastors can t be the ones who do evangelism alone; it takes the whole church to get the job done. The church as a whole needs to bring Jesus into each situation. Rev. Gregory Arthur s report was about making disciples. Rev. Troy Hochstetler s report mentioned how the commonality of hope that we witness to those 76

77 around us is important and that we need for those we are trying to reach to realize they can be like Jesus. Rev. Michael Ross mentioned how the reports were an Aha! moment of holiness. The pastor s reports had quality and depth to them. Rev. Christopher Gonzalez led in congregational singing. Dr. Larry McMain spoke from Ezekiel 36: 25-29, Renewing Our Holiness Spirit, for the closing message. Following testimonies, Rev. David E. Bartley closed in prayer and the 73 rd District Assembly was adjourned at 12:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, DR. MARK L. HOSTETLER, District Secretary REV. LU ANN HOSTETLER, Recording Secretary V. Reports A. District Officers 1. District Superintendent THE CHALLENGE In the midst of erosion and disrepair, a beautiful monument to the soul of a city began to show its age. A deteriorating facade and destabilizing foundation began to worry some citizens, yet most seemed uninterested in the decline of this memoir of majestic days past. Until the pen of one man began to capture the possibility and spark a generation to realize the potential of this building to define a city's greatness and pave the way for future influence around the globe. His story enthralled the imaginations and energies of thousands toward the renovation of not only a building but a history and tradition. 77

78 Realistically, very few of us here today have read this story. Yet most, if not all of you, will recognize both the name of this monument and the title of this novel instantly. The monument: the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris, France. The story: The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Without having read the book, most assume the story was written about an unrequited love between Quasimodo, the deaf and deformed bell-ringer, and Esmeralda, the enchantingly beautiful gypsy dancer. Literary experts for decades, however, have agreed that the main character throughout the entire epic stands tall and proud at the center of the twisting and turning plot, for the protagonist emerges as none other than the Cathedral itself. Written in 1830, after the French Revolution, author Victor Hugo uses a vast array of characters to envelop the protagonist in his main theme. With the help of mobs, murders, mayhem and misdeeds, Hugo introduces a cast of thieves, beggars, lecherous soldiers, power hungry politicians, and, unfortunately, equally lecherous priests, not to mention a questionable relationship with a peculiar and intelligent goat. From the top, the bottom, the inside, the outside, and all around the cathedral, the storyline integrates the lives of members from virtually every level of social status into the architectural wonder that is Notre Dame de Paris. All with the intent of rallying a people to recognize not only its structural beauty but, more importantly, its historical and monumental value to the soul of a city, even a nation. Centered around this architectural wonder, however, unfolds a narrative uniquely criticizing society and the power structures that seem to direct the fates of so many, without a legitimate concern for the well-being of any other than themselves. For our purposes today, it is Hugo's portrayal of the priesthood, and thereby the church, that speaks to us about the declining role of Christianity in western culture for the last few centuries. The priest character, as an antagonist in the tale, employs the same abuse of power and lust for control that any middle class 78

79 citizen would loathe. Hugo has proposed that within the stunning architectural majesty of Notrè Dame lies the empty soul of religion. The disdain we sense in America toward the church in this century is neither a new nor abrupt reality. For decades the church has slowly been fading into obscurity, not only by the cunning wit of popular culture but by the unwitting collusion of the church itself. Christianity in America has unintentionally bought in to a power-hungry form of cultural engagement that shows every time we protest a law or march against a decision and lust after a position of control. The negative reaction of many a citizen should not surprise us, as we all too often appear to be desperately grasping for influence. Although written almost two centuries ago, this now classic novel speaks to how the church today has lost its way amidst the majesty of architectural design. Despite the size and grandeur of our edifices, society looks inside and sees emptiness. Rather than a helpful partner in society, the church merely represents a judgment police to many. In western culture, the church has lost its mission to society by seeking to engage culture through its laws and policies. Hugo's answer was to restore the majesty of the Gothic architecture with little concern for the religious soul dying within. For him, the monumental value was found not in the mission of God but in the stylistic beauty of the facade. Perhaps we in the church should listen closely to his tale to discover a deeper renovation that could bring about deeper change toward accomplishing the mission of God for the beauty of all creation. THE CHURCH Missionary Lesslie Newbigin sought to do just that. When he returned home to Scotland from his post in India after over 30 years of groundbreaking ministry, he found a culture much different than the one he had left. Especially disappointing was visiting the number of beautiful 79

80 cathedrals across Europe that now stood practically empty, serving mostly as museums to an architectural era. Through his missionary lens he began to assess how the church needed to respond to the situation in order to be faithful to the gospel and its proclamation in a culture that seemed unwilling to listen. In his book Foolishness to the Greeks, he asked the crucial question, What would be involved in a missionary encounter between the gospel and this whole way of perceiving, thinking, and living that we call Western Culture? From that point of inquiry he built his theology and missiology and ecclesiology around three main elements: the gospel, the church, and the culture. Scholars and practitioners alike have referred to these elements as the Newbigin Triad. Out of this triad has risen the missional church conversation, guiding the church in Western cultures like the US and Canada to discover an incarnational approach to ministry, bearing witness to the kingdom of God on earth as it is in heaven. Many have been wrestling with how we understand and proclaim the gospel in our post-modern society, how we are to be the church in our post-christian atmosphere, and how we are to engage culture in our post-positional environment. It's no coincidence that in the late 1990's the Nazarene denomination, wrestling with these same concerns, developed our three denominational core values: We are Christian, We are Holiness, and We are Missional. Like Newbigin, we have begun to focus our efforts on the Christian gospel, the Holiness church, and the Missional engagement with culture. These absolute essentials, centered on a Trinitarian view of God as love, give us a framework from which to build our expression of faith in the world around us. 80

81 Two years ago my assembly report explored the Christian gospel as a taste and see message. The incarnation gives us an example of the image of God as a servant, calling us to follow that example and serve the world, so that they may taste and see that the Lord is good. Just throughout the past year we have seen the fruit of our evangelistic efforts with 376 conversions and 216 baptisms reported in our churches across NWIN. We have planted 5 churches in Hammond, Crawfordsville, Plymouth, Mishawaka, and South Bend, with preliminary plans for 3 more in Delphi, Noblesville, and Crown Point. Various conversations are considering the possibility of more in the next few years. We are impacting lives and neighborhoods with a holy love that others can taste and see. Last year my report explored Holiness as discipleship and ecclesiology, a description of the church. The challenge is to not disciple people into holy individuals, but to disciple individuals into a holy people. The call to be holy comes as a call to us as a community of faith. For the past year, we worked toward this, averaging 59% of our people (4,294 individuals) in discipleship groups. Our Sunday morning worship attendance averaged 7,316 gathered to practice being a holy people. We discipled 241 into membership by profession of faith, discipling individuals into a holy people. This year let s explore the third element, our Missional engagement with culture. Over the past year we have partnered financially in engagement around the world, fulfilling 90% of our WEF partnership. We also reached 74% of our Pensions partnership, supporting retired pastors across the US. Our Olivet partnership only reached 67% while our District partnership only reached 72%. These reflect some improvements over last year, yet with room for more. We can continue working toward this financial partnership in the mission of God through our church network. 81

82 Locally, we had 100% of our churches report involvement in some form of compassionate ministry. Seven churches have an organized Child Development Center, whether tutoring or day care or similar. And over $145,000 raised for partnership in local compassionate ministry projects. Missional engagement with culture is well underway. Yet, what should this cultural engagement look like going forward? Or perhaps more basic, why engage with culture anyway? THE CALLING If someone were to ask you to share the most important priority of Christianity and the church, you might answer with the Great Commandment: to love God with everything and love your neighbor as yourself. You may answer with the Great Commission: to go and make disciples of all nations. Those are the two answers that have shaped the emphasis of churches over the last few decades in the US. If Jesus were asked this question, however, would he have answered the same? It seems to me that Christ, if asked the main priority of Christianity and the church, would answer with what could be labeled the Great Calling: seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. This calling gives context and direction to the Great Commandments and the Great Commission. We make disciples by teaching one another to love God and neighbor so that we can display the kingdom of God here on earth as in heaven. In organizational terms, the kingdom of God is the vision that gives focus to the mission and the strategy. It is the telos toward which all is moving. It is the end that gives purpose to the means. With disciples defined as followers who love God and love neighbors, the strategy of making disciples becomes a means by which we teach how to love God and neighbor, thereby moving toward the telos of seeking the kingdom. 82

83 In Matthew 25 Jesus shares an intriguing prophetic parable describing the coming judgment. He explains how the Son of Man on his throne will separate the nations not individuals, but nations that have been gathered before him into sheep and goats. The pericope uses the plural form of language throughout, suggesting judgment will be toward the nations, the kingdoms of the world compared against the kingdom of God. The basis for the judgment, Jesus reveals, will be whether or not they fed the hungry and quenched the thirsty and cared for the needy. The righteous, Jesus explains, are those who seek to live out compassion and care, not merely as individuals but as part of a community of likeminded caregivers. Echoing Leviticus 19, Jesus describes how it looks to love your neighbor and what it means to be holy as He is holy. A kingdom of compassion being sought by a holy communal group through the care of basic necessities earns the reward of eternal life. Jesus doesn't reward any single individuals, nor does he reward any form of success the world would expect, such as architectural grandeur or societal control or even growth or effective management. The reward goes to the soul of religion, those faithful people living out compassion and care. When the Great Calling is our telos, the emphasis becomes the kingdom of compassion. The Great Commandments tell us how to disciple His followers. The Great Commission asks us to multiply the disciples made. Seeking a faithful expression of the kingdom then becomes the target of all evangelism and discipleship. When Jesus was asked if his ministry was legit, he didn't answer with monumental majesty or political influence or the size of the crowd at his latest Sermon On the Mount conference. When asked by John's followers if he was the Messiah, Jesus responded that "the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised to life, and the Good News is being preached to the poor" (Matt 11:5). Unfortunately for John sitting in a jail cell, Jesus didn't mention prisoners being freed or captives released, but that's beside the point 83

84 here. Jesus does respond, though, with examples of healing, wholeness, resurrection good news for the poor and hurting. These are the marks of a legitimate ministry; these are the marks of a faithful church; these are the results we strive for as a holy people for this is the soul of the mission of God. For the next two days, we plan to focus our time on missional engagement with culture through compassion. The breakout sessions will be with our mission areas exploring together opportunities and ideas for this engagement. This afternoon we will hear from a panel discussing renovation and how we articulate holiness and compassion in today's world. Over the course of the coming year we will be focused on developing metrics that can be tracked to move us toward the goal of the kingdom of compassion. These will still include the numbers we currently collect for our GMC: worship, discipleship, and finances. We will also seek to discover how to best measure our compassionate engagement. Our calling across NWIN is to seek the kingdom of God in every city, town, and neighborhood of our mission field. This requires a Christian gospel shared in compassionate relationships - a compassion evangelism, if you will. This must include a Holiness church discipling individuals into a holy people. And this necessitates a Missional engagement with the culture through compassion and care. CONCLUSION Through Lent and Easter many have watched Hollywood's version of Jesus. During CNN's Finding Jesus series in March, the nation explored the fact, faith, and forgery of the Christian movement. In NBC's current series A. D. The Bible Continues people are watching in record numbers a version of the book of Acts by the producer of the Survivor and Shark Tank reality shows (I hope that irony will not be lost on everyone). Interestingly, I have noticed in 84

85 both series the repeated labeling of Jesus as the Nazarene, in a way that no other version ever seemed to refer before. Please know I don't suggest we somehow capitalize on the free advertisement of a denominational name or any newfound name-recognition in our society. Yet, perhaps we should retrace our heritage and reignite our earliest tradition of what the title Nazarene meant and stood for. For Bresee it was a charge to care for the oppressed and marginalized. From historical information and biographies, Bresee seems to have started a local Church of the Nazarene and eventually denomination not to get people saved, nor to get people sanctified. Bresee's call to Los Angeles was to serve the hurting. He understood that to selflessly serve would require a repentance and salvation as well as a surrender and sanctification, but all for the purpose of serving a world who is longing for a kingdom of grace and compassion. To share with our world not a Hollywood spectacle but a flesh and blood incarnation. May we recover the movement that sparked our denomination and recover the soul of our message that changed lives and transformed communities, in order to avoid the obstacles of an institution. Can we remember the call of the Nazarene to the weak and lowly, the humble and meek? Can we reconnect with the mission of God to all people across all creation? Let's retrace the steps of Jesus as we walk the sidewalks and trails of our own dusty towns and reignite a movement of disciples trained in what it means to live compassionately, not as a church for the poor and oppressed but a church OF the poor and oppressed. Not to minister to the weak and the marginalized but to minister in solidarity WITH the weak and the marginalized. To breathe life into the soul of our movement no matter how majestic or grand our buildings may be. John Wesley wrote: I continue to dream and pray about a revival of holiness in our day that moves forth in mission and creates authentic community in which each person can be unleashed through the empowerment of the Spirit to fulfill God's creational intentions." (How To 85

86 Pray: The Best of John Wesley on Prayer) Could you imagine that dream fulfilled? A dream where the hurting and oppressed find love and acceptance, hope and forgiveness. A dream where the good news can be shared with the half million residents of our district who don't believe. A dream where a holy people joining in the mission of God develop authentic community that disciples each person into a Spirit-filled sanctified people seeking the kingdom of God throughout all creation. Imagine our district and our state fulfilling that dream, thereby fulfilling the kingdom. Imagine our region and our a nation fulfilling the kingdom. Imagine the world fulfilling the kingdom. This is holy imagination; this is our holy desire. Imagination begins with image: what image are we striving toward. Is it the image of the Notre Dame, mere outward architectural beauty? Or would it be an image more soulful, an image revealed by the One in whose image we've been created? That image becomes our telos, the end toward which we journey. The means toward the end requires an imagination toward attaining the image. Our holy imagination must envision communities that are transformed by our message: people changed as they encounter THE Nazarene, the Christ; churches transformed as they disciple one another as compassionate missionaries; and neighborhoods impacted by the unconditional love and mercy of our Father. May we put aside any aspirations of societal greatness or architectural grandeur to pursue the restoration of the soul of our movement, the compassion of God for the world. Respectfully submitted, DAVID E. BARTLEY 86

87 2. District NMI President Earthquakes cause massive change. Obviously, they cause massive damage to buildings and people. But earthquakes can also change the land itself: 1775 Lisbon earthquake split some of the nation s largest mountains in half earthquake in Chile moved the entire city of Concepcion 10 feet to the west earthquake in Christchurch, NZ caused soil liquification - formerly solid ground turned into quicksand earthquake in Pakistan created a new island 300 feet long and 70 feet high. All of this leads to massive disorientation. After severe earthquakes, communities have to develop new maps to make sense of the new land. We are in the midst of a great cultural earthquake. With the advent of the internet age, globalization, and seismic shifts in science, philosophy, and international politics, our earth is shaking. The entire cultural landscape is shaking. Mountains are split. Entire cities are moving. New cultural formations are emerging before our eyes, and formerly solid ground is turning into quicksand. This leads us to a few simple conclusions: 1. We need to tend to the casualties. People all around us are hurting and feeling lost in the world, even lost in the church. Families are broken. Individuals are broken. Economic systems are broken. In this time of crisis, we need to respond to meet immediate pressing needs but also go deeper to meet the heart needs. One of the greatest services we can offer our churches and our communities is to offer a safe place of love and grace where all are loved and accepted without any preconditions for change. 2. We are all wounded. Conservatives, moderates, and progressives all of us have 87

88 taken hits during this earthquake, and we all are carrying the emotional scars of cultural trauma. Fear is the most natural response in times of crisis. Conservatives are afraid that the Church is losing her foundations. Progressives are afraid that we are being left behind and failing to adapt to rapidly changing times. Moderates are trying to prevent a schism and are taking fire from both sides. We must acknowledge our fears and open ourselves to God s grace for healing so that we can move forward together - uniting in the mission of healing our broken world. 3. We need new maps. Old ways of doing church and mission will not work in this radically altered landscape. Old ways of doing NMI and church boards will not work. We must listen to the cultural cartographers and experiment with new routes toward our mission of living as God s Kingdom people in this place at this time. 4. The Church is in a unique position to rebuild. Just as the Nazarene Compassionate Ministries was among first responders after earthquakes in Haiti, Japan, and Chile - and nearly every other earthquake on the face of the earth we also follow up immediate crisis relief with long-term community rebuilding. In the same way, we have a unique opportunity to engage in deep cultural rebuilding. In many ways, this is a post-apocalyptic time, and we have the opportunity to remake the world from the ground up. While most of the world is still doing deconstruction work, we can begin the work of constructing a new way of being in our new world. As we experience the great upheaval of cultural change, our natural response is to retrench, to circle the wagons, to build walls of defense, to hunker down, and to try simply to survive. But Church, it is too small a thing for us to survive. We must not be satisfied with keeping our programs running and our doors open. We must thrive. We are a church of missional movement, not fortress building. We must creatively revision how to be a new kind of 88

89 church to serve God in a new kind of world. We must experiment and prune old stuff that isn t working and grow new missional arms. We must risk all to develop thriving churches. NMI leaders, this is your call to help your church thrive. But Church, it is too small a thing to grow a church. Butts in the seats and dollars in the plates are failed measurements of success. We must broaden our scope to our communities at large. We are responsible not only for the people who show up, but for the people so crushed by the earthquake that they can t or won t pass through our doors. Our mission is the healing of our entire city and region, bringing God s shalom (holistic peace) into reality in our schools, in our families, in our businesses, in our music and arts, and our city parks. NMI cannot just be a booster club pushing books and raising money for international missions. We must be local as well as global. NMI leaders, this is your call to help your church take specific action to bring healing in your city. And Church, remember, it is too small a thing to have some occasional mission activity. Thank you for collecting Alabaster offerings. I ve slept in buildings built with Alabaster funds. Thank you for sending work and witness trips. My family lived for two years in a building built by work and witness teams, and I hope you ll go with your church or with Robbie to the Western Med. Thank you for your Faith Promise, Easter, and Thanksgiving offerings. Many of my mentors and many of our partners in the Western Med are supported through the World Evangelism Fund. But it is too small a thing for us to do some mission things sometimes. Missions is not something that happens some times in some places. We need for God s mission of radical healing to fully integrate everything we do and everything we are. We need for missional passion to permeate our children s programing, our youth activities, our Sunday school classes 89

90 and small groups, and our weekly worship services. We need for each church to develop a single partnership to engage God s mission on deeply personal levels. Partnerships change the way we think about and engage in mission. In our breakout session, Shawn will tell you how you can form a partnership with a church in the Western Med. Churches, I get the struggles to fully support the World Evangelism Fund. I understand it. My own church is struggling forward in this area. But even giving 100% of our W.E.F. allotment is too small a thing for us. God is calling us to the deep transformation of our world. Make mission and partnership the burning passion of your church, and then let the money follow your heart. That s why I m excited about our Western Med partnership. Choose one of our four focus partners and go deep with them. This will change how your church does mission - and even how your church does church. NMI leaders, this is your call to integrate God s mission into every aspect of your church - starting with a deep partnership. And, finally, Church, it is too small a thing for us to do new missions things. We must also rethink how we do church and mission. We must rethink the very nature of church and mission. Toward that end, this year, we will host a missional think tank. It is open to anyone on our district who wants to engage in deep thinking about church and mission. This spring, four of us on the NMI council went to Kansas City for an NMI district leaders convention, and one of the main themes of that gathering is that NMI must change or die. We have become stuck in out dated formalities and ineffective strategies. On our district, we are inviting anyone who wants to think deeply into a deep conversation about how our churches and our missions leaders can adapt to our altered landscape to help our churches more effectively engage God s mission of healing our world. Each quarter, we ll read a book together and then gather for discussion. If you are interested, talk to me or 90

91 sign up on the clipboard at the missions table. Come help us make new maps to help the Church navigate our changed landscape. This year, I ve visited about 10 churches on our district, casting vision and helping churches begin this process of rethinking mission. The most effective plan seems to be preaching with a workshop after the service to help the church think more deeply about international and local partnerships. I look forward to joining in with more of you guys this year. NMI leaders, pastors, and everyone interested, this is your call to help us rethink how to do God s mission better. In 2006, after a major earthquake struck Yogyakarta, Indonesia, local Nazarenes immediately responded with relief and rebuilding efforts. I was privileged to lead a team from Korea to join the rebuilding process. We partnered with a local church that had identified four families from their community who were most vulnerable and whose homes had been destroyed in the earthquake. Our team joined with local volunteers to rebuild two homes - one of them for a Muslim widow. Although many church members had also lost their homes, they decided that they must give attention first to those who most needed help. The wider Muslim community responded by adding volunteers and by dropping off coconuts and papaya to feed these Christian workers helping to rebuild their community. Now in 2015, on the other side of the world, we can learn from the example of our Indonesian brothers and sisters. Our world has been shattered. Families are torn apart, and social institutions have broken down. We must think beyond the walls of our local church. Let s join together to bring healing to our local communities inside and outside the church. Let s join together in God s great mission of healing our world here in Indiana and in the Western Med and around the world. Anything less is just too small. 91

92 Finally, I want to conclude by offering my appreciation to our NMI council. We couldn t make it without our valiant secretary Sharon, who keeps us all in line. We have a good mixture of new folks with new ideas and people who ve been on the council for decades. Thanks to all of you - Betty, Linda, Cyndi, Sharon, Carol, Jane, Hope, Alicia, and Robbie - for helping us remember the past and move forward into the future. Cyndi McDonald stepped up to be NMI president for one year when Shawn Evans stepped down, and now she has stepped forward again to be the NMI treasurer for a year. Thank you, Cyndi, for filling the gaps. But I want to give a special thanks to Carol King, who has served as treasurer for 20 years. She has faithfully managed our books and written our checks and helped us be faithful with the resources you ve entrusted to us. Carol is retiring this year, and I want to invite her forward so that we can all say thank you. Respectfully submitted, JOSHUA BROWARD 3. District NYI President Rev. Bartley, pastors, our great adult youth workers, and our great students who comprise NWIN NYI--grace and peace to you all today. I m thankful to present my second report as NYI president. There are so many people to thank today who make NYI such a great thing to be a part of. Mike Denny - our VP and Celebrate Life coordinator, as well as a great host for today Executive members of our council - Brad Osborne and Keith Deckard NYC Coordinators - Keith and Michele Sullivan Hosts - VNC, Morgan, Eric, Gene and Shawn 92

93 Our NYI Council - would you all stand to be recognized? The bulk of the work we have done in district NYI ministry over the last year has been geared towards preparing for NYC. I can t tell you how excited I am for many of you to have this experience. There are a couple of things I am particularly excited about. 1. A Great Theme. Do you all know when you pray the Lord s prayer you are saying something deeply scandalous? When we ask for God s kingdom to come and God s will be done here on earth as it is in heaven, we are asking God to change the pattern of this world. We are also asking God to change the patterns of our lives. The entire experience of NYC is designed to help you understand what it means to pray this prayer not simply with you lips but also to mean it with your heart and enact with your hands. I am praying you, yes you, will be changed and the course of your life will be disrupted by what you experience at NYC. 2. Carla. Several years ago, someone had a great idea. The idea was to forge a partnership between our district and the Western Med. Field. The Western Med. field is comprised of Nazarene Churches in France, Italy, the Azores, Portugal, Spain, and Greece. Essentially, the aim was to resource, pray with, encourage and learn from each other and ways to minister. NYI has had some, but not much initiative with this partnership. We ve sent youth here and there on missions trips, but as far as long term, sustainable initiatives, there hasn t been a lot going with NYI. While at global convention nearly two years ago, Shawn Evans leaned over to me and said, You ve gotta get someone over from the Western Med to come to NYC with us. I m please to let you know after working out several details, the NYI representative from the Western Med will be joining us for NYC. Her name is Carla Zabala and she lives in Spain. She is responsible for 93

94 youth ministry work all throughout the European countries I mentioned earlier. In addition, Carla will be flying to the states several weeks before NYC in order to visit several churches on our district. We have much to learn from Carla about ministry where being a Christian isn t all that common. Getting to know her and coming to have her as a friend will serve us greatly. Last year, I laid out two priorities for NYI on NWIN. These priorities remain, and I'd like to share some new dimensions to them. The first priority is we see begin to see ourselves as family. Family is a strong metaphor in the Bible for the church, with God as our Father. Some of the churches in the Bible really struggled with what it meant to be God s new family. In fact, there was a lot of division, strong opinions, and disunity. Here s the good news: there isn t a whole lot of this happening. We get along well. It s good. There isn t petty bickering. There is, however, still a sense of unfamiliarity. There are things we can do better together than apart. To do so, we need to know each other. Today is an opportunity to make new friends and get to know each other better. NYC will be an opportunity. In a few minutes we re going to share about a mission trip to Puerto Rico next summer you can be a part of--another opportunity to get to know each other. I m working on getting youth pastors, youth workers, and youth groups together in each district area at least once through this next year. This is really important to me. As Paul reminds the Ephesians: There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all. NWIN NYI can be a really beautiful expression of this. 94

95 The second priority I laid out last year is that we do what we can to strengthen our local NYI ministries. I have come to believe the strongest ministries are not the ones that have the best funding, the most cutting edge programing, the best lights, music, and talented youth pastor. The strongest ministry possible is the ministry centered on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ and where everything done in ministry is based on this new reality. So I urge you leaders and youth, build your ministries on this solid rock. Let this guide your gatherings and programming. Work to disciple by cultivating a culture where youth and adults together make a series of decisions of saying yes to a God who has already said yes to us. Let s learn to pray together. Over the next year I want to do what I can to help resource you all in this aim. I want to ensure that each event or program asks, How are we bearing witness to Christ s death and resurrection? How are we showing his love? What things are we doing together to be more like him? When we function with these questions in mind, we will begin to realize youth ministry is not to prepare youth for life in the church. Instead, youth ministry can be the best expression of the life of the church. Youth have the ability to show the best commitment to one another and to reconcile when wrongs are done. These convictions are emerging out of how I have come to think and pray about youth ministry in Lafayette. I long for my students to know each other. I long for them to be committed to one another. I want Christ to be central to what we do. Through his grace, this is a possibility. I d like to invite you to pray with me that we d be one, and that Christ would be our center. And as always, may we continue to pray God s kingdom come, God s will be done, in Northwest Indiana as it is in Heaven. Respectfully submitted, MATTHEW B. POLLOCK 95

96 B. District Board and Standing Committees 1. District Advisory Board We, your District Advisory Board, submit the following report to this, the Seventy-third District Assembly of the Northwest Indiana District. The members elected by the 2014 District Assembly were called together by Rev. David E. Bartley for organization. Rev. Ronald W. Richmond was elected secretary. The Board met in 4 regular called sessions under the leadership of the District Superintendent. The following transfers have been granted in the interim of assemblies: Uriah S. Ramsay, elder, to the Chicago Central District John Vogel, elder, to the Chicago Central District Darrell K. Young, elder, to the Northeastern Indiana District Catherine (Young) Johnson, licensed minister, to the Kansas City District Leroy G. Jones, minister of Christian education, to the South Carolina District We recommend the renewal of minister s license for the following ministers who are serving as pastors: Kenneth C. Ball, Matthew R. Elless, Joseph G. Miller, Bradley M. Speck, Richard J. Stadler, Jay A. Walter, Ryan L. Walters, Kenneth E. Wright. We recommend granting of district minister s license for the following minister who is serving as pastor: Richard S. Martin. We recommend the following individuals be placed on interdenominational special service ministerial assignment for the period of one year: Amber Karkosky-Litten, Michael E. McFarland, Sr., Dennis E. Riggs, Kenin L. Smith, Edwin D. Selvidge. 96

97 We recommend that the District Advisory Board serve as the District Church Properties Board (Manual, par. 233). We recommend that for the assembly year all district and church statistical and financial records close on Monday, February 29, 2016, and that funds transacted after that date would be recorded in the next assembly year. The following church disorganizations were approved on September 18, 2014: Faith Community Outreach, Veedersburg. The District Advisory Board wishes to commend our District Superintendent, Rev. David E. Bartley, for his excellent leadership throughout this past year, both organizationally and spiritually. Respectfully submitted RONALD W. RICHMOND, Secretary DAVID E. BARTLEY, Chairman JANET BISHOP, Recording Secretary 2. Ministerial Credentials Board Partial Report No. 1 Partial Report No. 1 The Ministerial Credentials Board recommends the following: Elders received by transfer: Alexander Butler, Central California District Roberta L. Cansler, Chicago Central District Lane E. Fosnaugh, Northeastern Indiana District Scott A. Hollebrands, Michigan District 97

98 Layton E. Malone, Northwestern Illinois District Lucy Perdomo Osorio, District Central-South Bogota District Licensed ministers received by transfer: Matthew R. Elless, Chicago Central District Joseph G. Miller, Georgia District Bradley M. Speck, Northeastern Indiana District Ryan L. Walters, Southwest Indiana District Kenneth E. Wright, Colorado District Partial Report No. 2 The Ministerial Credentials Board recommends the following: Election to elder s orders and ordination: Michael Craig Denny, Richard Jay Evans, Joshua Emmanuel Moran, Richard Jonathan Stadler, Mark Eldon Taylor II Partial Report No. 3 The Ministerial Credentials Board recommends the following: Granted minister s license: Jacob M. Booher, Jesse A. Garner, Richard S. Martin, Oscar Martinez, Julian Osorio, Jeffrey S. Woolwine Renewal of minister s license: Kenneth C. Ball, Reuben Bible, Michael C. Denny, Matthew R. Elless, Judith K. Engel, Richard J. Evans, Freddy P. Garcia, Morgan (McPherson) Humrichouser, J. Ray Keith, Cesar Martinez, Joseph G. Miller, Clinton T. Moore, Joshua E. Moran, Daris L. Reynolds Jr., Brandon M. Roth, Bradley M. Speck, Richard J. Stadler, Keith J. Sullivan, Mark E. Taylor II, Jay A. Walter, Ryan L. Walters, Kenneth E. Wright Minister s license not renewed: Benjamin L. Moore Registered evangelist: James M. McGuffey, Jeffery J. Shelburne 98

99 Commissioned song evangelist: Ronnie L. Hise Registered song evangelist: Jeffery J. Shelburne Retired song evangelist: Alice L. Bough Evangelism Service, Retired: Jerry D. Ulrich Dropped from the Roll of Ministers having surrendered his credential: Benjamin E. Norton (Manual, par. 536). Removed from the Roll of Ministers, having transferred to the Church Triumphant: Kenneth R. Craig, William H. Tibbetts Respectfully submitted, MARK L. HOSTETLER, Secretary DAVID E. BARTLEY, Chairman 3. Ministerial Studies Board We, your Ministerial Studies Board, submit the following report: Elder Track Reuben Bible, Michael Davis, Freddy Garcia, Jesse Garner, Cindy Lundin, Cesar Martinez, Oscar Martinez, Clinton Moore, Julian Osorio, Daris Reynolds Jr., Brandon Roth, Brad Speck, Keith Sullivan, Michael Triem, Jay Walter, Jeff Woolwine, Kenny Wright Deacon Track Children s Ministries none Christian Education none Compassionate Ministries none Music Ministries none Youth Ministries none 99

100 Graduated Richard J. Evans, Richard J. Stadler, Mark E. Taylor II Respectfully submitted, RICHARD L. SCHMIDT, Secretary MICHAEL B. ROSS, Chairman C. ASSEMBLY COMMITTEES 1. Finance Committee We, your Finance Committee, recommend the following for the district fiscal year beginning on March 1, 2015 and ending on February 29, 2016: 1. PARTNERSHIP FUNDS: The NWIN District churches take seriously the Biblical call to partner together in God s mission to the world, as 2 Corinthians 5:19 reminds us that God has reconciled the whole world to himself through Christ. As Christ calls us to be the witnesses of this reconciliation to our Jerusalems, our Judeas, our Samarias, as well as the ends of the earth, we commit to partnering financially in the mission of God across those areas. Goals toward this mission for our district are: 5.5% for the World Evangelism Fund 2.25% for our national Pensions and Benefits USA Fund 2.25% for our Regional Education Fund (ONU) 5% for our District Fund 85% for your Local Ministries These are based on the local church s Total Income (line 32) less amounts given for WEF (line 33) and Mission Specials (line 34). All pastors and treasurers should utilize the Church of the Nazarene s Funding The Mission website (fundingthemission.org) to calculate and 100

101 plan their giving to the mission. Each church should develop a consistent giving plan to pay all funds in full. Fund monies should be sent to the appropriate treasurer at least once a month. All funds are to be paid in full by the close of the church year February 29, NEWSTART CHURCHES AND RESTART CHURCHES: After the launch of a new church, a tithe (10 percent) of all income is to be given to others according to the following allotments: 3 percent to World Evangelism Fund, 3 percent to District Fund, 2 percent to Education Fund, 2 percent to Pensions & Benefits Fund. This tithe should be sent to the district treasurer for distribution. This policy will apply to the church until the start of the fiscal church year following the year the church is officially organized. At that time, the church will assume the Funding the Mission goals. Any church declared inactive yet following an intentional process of restarting will be allowed to use these same percentages until the start of the fiscal church year following the year the church is officially reorganized. At that time, the church will assume the Funding the Mission goals. 3. THE DISTRICT FUND: A. Mission Initiatives 1. Planting Initiatives 147, Mission Development 15, Discipleship (SDMI Ministries) 15, Youth (NYI Ministries) 17, Missions (NMI Ministries) 15,000 B. Unity Development 1. District Team Retreat 3,

102 2. Christmas Gathering 1, Ministry Equipping Day 1, District Assembly 5, General Assembly Savings 2, Minister Training Resources Benevolence (Hospital and Funeral Flowers) 1, Compassionate Ministry Fund Promotional 250 C. Operating Support 1. District Superintendent 28, District Superintendent Housing 31, District Secretary 4, District Office Secretary 29, District Office Secretary Annuity District Officers Social Security 5, District Superintendent Social Security 10, District Superintendent Annuity 39, District Superintendent Life/Disability Insurance 3, District Superintendent Continuing Education 3, Staff Christmas Gifts District Superintendent Christmas Gift 1,

103 D. Administration 1. District Office Expense 7, District Advisory Board Expense 2, Ministerial Studies Board 1, Ministerial Credentials Board District Audit Report 2, District Secretary Support Expenses 2, District Office Capital Expenditures 0* 8. Telephone/Cellular/DSL 4, Internet Web Support 1, District Auto Expense 12, Professional Expense 7, Conference Expenses 6, Liability Insurance 5, District Superintendent Health Insurance 22, Retired Minister s Insurance Grant 20,000 Grand Total District Fund $476,858 * Village Green Account (The Village Green account is funded through income from the two offices we rent out in our building and always carries a positive balance. By action of the District Advisory Board, capital expenditures are taken from the Village Green account, and so are not included in the District Fund. Balance 2/28/15 = $12, MINISTERIAL SUPPORT AND BENEVOLENCE: The Word of God is clear at the point of the congregation's care for the material needs of pastors, "The laborer is worthy of his 103

104 wages" (1 Timothy 5:18). The following recommendations provide a beginning point for the local church to use in making arrangements for the salary and benefit package for the pastor. The Finance Committee has carefully reviewed each item. We recommend that the church board carefully consider implementation of these recommendations as a part of its decision in this important area. We recommend that: a) The pastor's compensation package and expense allowance be carefully reviewed by the church board at least once per year, and that the district superintendent's salary and paid district employee's salary and expense be carefully reviewed by the District Finance Committee at least once per year, with consideration given to the current cost of living plus a merit increase. b) A minimum of $600 per week cash salary be established for full-time pastors. The secretary of the church board shall report to the district superintendent the action taken by the church board at the time of the review. c) Each local church provides a parsonage and utilities or a housing allowance to cover these items. If a housing allowance is given, it should be reported in the annual pastor s report. d) A reimbursable account be established for the pastor to utilize for allowable ministry expenses. This should include the IRS allowable amount per mile for the use of his/her automobile in church-related business. This reimbursement is to be reported under all other church ministries and not as pastor's salary or benefits. e) Realizing the limitations of the basic pension program, under the Nazarene Pensions and Benefits, a need still exists for additional retirement for ministers who earn their full livelihood from the ministry. The Church of the Nazarene, under a government-approved tax-sheltered annuity, has such a plan known as the Nazarene Retirement Program (tax- 104

105 sheltered annuity) for ministers and lay employees of the Church of the Nazarene. Therefore, we recommend that every local church participate in the Nazarene Retirement Program (tax-sheltered annuity) for its ministers. We further recommend that each local church contribute a minimum of 5 percent of the amount of the pastors' weekly salary (not a salary reduction) to the Nazarene Retirement Program and that the pastor have the privilege of adding to it from his/her salary. f) Because the pastor is obligated to attend local, district, regional, and general meetings, we recommend that the church pay all expenses of both the pastor and spouse to attend these meetings. g) Our ministers cooperate in the social security program and the district pay to the district superintendent and each church pay to its pastor and evangelists an amount equivalent, when possible, to the full amount of their social security tax. Since it is mandatory to include housing allowance or fair rental value of the parsonage, in calculating a minister's social security, that this be considered in the amount given by both the district to the district superintendent and the church to its pastors and evangelists. In the event of a pastoral change during the year, the social security tax should be prorated for that portion of the year served. h) Unless the pastor is covered by health insurance from other employment, the local church provide for the pastor and family qualified health insurance coverage, in compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including assistance with medical expenses not covered by said plan. Churches should visit our Nazarene Pensions and Benefits website (pbusa.org) for information and clarification on how best to comply with the ACA. If the 105

106 church does not provide a qualified plan, they cannot assist with any medical expenses. The district will apply these same guidelines to the district superintendent. i) That the following vacation program be set up for our ministers serving as pastors (applies to assembly year): (1) Those who have served for up to 5 years be granted two weeks vacation with full salary (two Sundays). (2) Those having served from 6 to 12 years be granted three weeks vacation with full salary (three Sundays). (3) Those having served 13 to 19 years be granted four weeks vacation with full salary (four Sundays). (4) Those having served 20 to 24 years be granted five weeks vacation with full salary (five Sundays). (5) Those having served 25 years or longer be granted six weeks vacation with full salary (six Sundays). **Since the pastor is obligated on Sunday, he/she should be encouraged to take off one day of his/her own choosing each week. If because of responsibilities the pastor cannot take a day off, three days may be accumulated not affecting midweek or Sunday services. ** Any pastor, including the district superintendent, who desires to take part or all of his/her vacation between Sundays must count the days as vacation time. Pastors who prefer including Sundays shall honor the above minimum schedule. j) The pastor and all full-time pastoral staff who have served at least seven consecutive years in the same church, and every seventh year thereafter, be eligible for an additional minimum of one month paid sabbatical leave to be arranged by the church board and pastor. 106

107 k) An expression of love and appreciation be shown the pastor by giving him/her one or two weeks pay as a Christmas gift. l) Each church make provision for a General Assembly expense fund so that the pastor can attend the 2017 General Assembly and that this time not be considered time off. 5. MISCELLANEOUS a) All local treasurers of all departments use the services of a banking system. The accounts shall be in the name of the local church. Each Sunday's offerings are to be listed so that the pastor, treasurer, and financial secretary can be given a copy of all monies received. Each church shall use a committee of at least two persons to count all monies received at its services, as ordered by the Manual, ed., par b) No congregation be granted permission to go into debt or hire any staff until it has shown its ability and willingness to partner fully by paying all of its obligations -- local, district, and general, and carry the additional payments on the debt, in harmony with policies of the Manual and the District Advisory Board. c) Senior pastors retiring on the Northwest Indiana District, whose tenure began on the Northwest Indiana District prior to April 1, 2010, shall be eligible for Medicare Supplement Health Insurance at District Expense, at age 65, on the following basis: (1) One-third after 10 consecutive years of service on Northwest Indiana District immediately prior to retirement. (2) Two-thirds after 20 years of service on Northwest Indiana District immediately prior to retirement. (3) Full coverage after 30 years of service on Northwest Indiana District immediately prior to retirement. 107

108 ** The entitlement to supplemental insurance shall apply, regardless of the membership or the residence of the retired senior pastor, but the benefit shall be limited to the amount to which the senior pastor would be entitled if he or she lived on the Northwest Indiana District and capped at the Indiana AARP rates as of January 2009, or the current rate at time of entitlement eligibility for those who become eligible after January d) The district superintendent shall be declared as the district property agent, or his assignee. e) We encourage our churches to utilize the Church of the Nazarene Foundation to facilitate planned and deferred gifts from their members to any Nazarene ministry, including gifts to the local church, and to use the Foundation to manage investment accounts, endowments, or charitable trusts. Visit or call Respectfully submitted, CAROL KING, Recording Secretary DAVID E. BARTLEY, Chairman 2015 District Assembly Finance Committee: Jeff Hostetler, Carol King, Cyndi McDonald, Donald E. Meyer, Richard L. Schmidt, Horace D. Smith, Roy Stroud, David E. Bartley (district superintendent), Mark L. Hostetler (district secretary), Sharon Hostetler (district treasurer) 2. Auditing Committee We, your Committee on Auditing, have examined the report of Richard A. Ondrovich, certified public accountant, and accept his review and report as being accurate. Respectfully submitted, JULI RADTKE, Secretary O NEAL STOVER, Chairman 108

109 3. District Nominating Committee Partial Report No. 1 Nominating Committee Manual ( edition), page 114, par Prior to the convening of the district assembly, the district superintendent in consultation with the District Advisory Board shall appoint a nominating committee to serve the district assembly; this committee may prepare nominations for the usual committees and offices in advance of the convening of the district assembly. Chairman: David E. Bartley Secretary: Mark L. Hostetler Nominating Committee: Jason Hamilton, Cyndi McDonald, Donald Meyer, Ronald Richmond, Horace Smith, Wilma Stump. Ballot arrangements: A motion was made, seconded, and approved for the District Nominating Committee to list all names in alphabetical order. A motion was made, seconded, and approved to elect by plurality. District Advisory Board, ministers (elect two for a 2-year term) Roy Richardson, Ronald Richmond, Lisa Ulrich, Jeremy VanKley; lay representatives (elect two for a 2-year term) DeWayne Doty, Rachel Kuhn, Robert Speck, Wilma Stump Olivet Nazarene University trustees, minister (elect one for a 3-year term) Lisa Ulrich, Matthew Pollock; lay representatives (elect two for a 3-year term) Ralph Bright, Cyndi McDonald, Hope Robinson, Roy Stroud. Final Report District Auditing Committee O Neal Stover, Juli Radtke. 109

110 District Assembly Program Committee David Bartley, Mark Hostetler, Carolyn Holmgren; (platform arrangements), Eric Wood (hospitality and ushers), Carol King (flowers). A motion was made, seconded, and unanimously adopted to approve the above nominations. Respectfully submitted, MARK L. HOSTETLER, Secretary DAVID E. BARTLEY, Chairman VI. Auxiliary Conventions A. NMI Convention The Seventy-third Annual Northwest Indiana NMI Convention opened at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2015 at Valparaiso First Church of the Nazarene, Valparaiso, Indiana. This year the NMI Convention was interspersed with the District Assembly. Dr. Larry McKain, superintendent of the Chicago Central District, represented the Board of General Superintendents in the absence of Dr. Jerry D. Porter. Recognition was given to churches who paid 100% of their World Evangelism Fund for the last ten consecutive years (Frankfort First, Highland, Kokomo First, LaPorte, Logansport First, Portage Grace, South Bend First, West Lebanon); those paying 110% of this year s WEF (Hobart First, Lafayette First, Real Life Community, South Bend First, West Lebanon); and World Evangelism Church of Excellence Awards (Hobart First, Lafayette First, LaPorte, Pathway of Hope, Real Life Community, South Bend First, Tipton, West Lebanon). Shawn Evans presented an update on our Western Mediterranean partnership; and Robbie Cansler, our new Work and Witness coordinator, shared about an upcoming trip in January, 110

111 2016. District President Joshua Broward introduced Carla Lovett, regional NMI representative, who reminded us of the upcoming 100 th Anniversary of NMI. Four area breakout sessions were conducted with the following presenters: Carla Lovett How to Help Our Millennials Engage in God s Mission; Shawn Evans Western Mediterranean Partnership information; Gregory Arthur Human Trafficking; Matt Soulia Your Church Serving Your Community. Afternoon Session Following the Olivet Nazarene University presentation, District NMI President Joshua Broward presented his report. At the conclusion of his report, he presented Carol King, NMI treasurer, with a gift from the district council. She is retiring after twenty plus years of service. Josh was also honored with a gift from the district council. Our emphasis on missions concluded at this time as we continued with District Assembly business the remainder of the day. Respectfully submitted, LINDA SMITH, Recording Secretary B. NYI Convention The NYI Convention/REMIX was opened on Sunday, April 19, 2015, at 10:45 a.m. at Valparaiso Church of the Nazarene in Valparaiso, Indiana. District President Matthew Pollock opened in prayer and called the convention to order. Ballot #1 for district council members was spread. Since there was a tie in the Student Representative categories (Area 1 and 4), a second ballot was spread. 111

112 District President Matthew Pollock presented his report. Brad Osborne presented the treasurer s report. District NYI Treasurer presented the budget. A motion was made and duly seconded to accept the budget. The motion carried and the budget was adopted. Mike Denny presented an update of Regional Celebrate Life. Keith Sullivan presented an overview of this summer s NYC One hundred-sixty students and leaders will be attending for our district. We will be participating in an event called Bundles of Hope. Eric Wood introduced Encuentro 2016, next July s mission trip to Puerto Rico, and encouraged students to prayerfully considering going. Brad Osborne thanked those who participated in last year s Bible quizzing program. He also encouraged others to get involved this coming year. We will be quizzing churches from other districts as well. The newly elected NYI Council for was introduced: President Matthew Pollock Vice President Michael Denny Adult Representatives Area 1 Richard Evans Area 2 Morgan Humrichouser Area 3 Keith Deckard Area 4 Wesley New Student Representatives Area 1 Peter Joel Hrab 112

113 Area 2 Jake Evans Area 3 T. J. Brandenburg Area 4 Hope Schimmelpfinnig Katie Morris made us aware of the new things going on at ONU. This is her last event with us as our ONU admissions counselor. Eric Wood gave instructions regarding the afternoon work projects taking place through Opportunity Enterprises. District President Matthew Pollock introduced the newly elected district council members. District Superintendent David Bartley prayed for the new council. The convention was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, MATTHEW POLLOCK, District NYI President VII. Financial and Statistical Financial Statements Year Ended February 28, 2015 Table of Contents Accountant s Report Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements District Fund Mission Development Fund Sunday School Ministries NYI Ministries 113

114 Olivet Nazarene University Exchange Account Notes To Financial Statement NORTHWEST INDIANA DISTRICT CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 28,

115 INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT S REPORT To: The Advisory Board of the Northwest Indiana District Church of the Nazarene We have performed the agreed upon procedures for the accompanying Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements for the year ended February 28, 2015 of the Northwest Indiana District Church of the Nazarene in accordance with the standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. All information in this statement is the representation of the management of the Northwest Indiana District Church of the Nazarene. As described in Note 1, the organization s policy is to prepare its statement on the basis of cash receipts and disbursements. Consequently, certain revenue and the related assets are recognized when received rather than when earned and certain expenses are recognized when paid rather than when the obligation is incurred. Accordingly, the accompanying statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements is not intended to present financial position and results of operations in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles of the United State of America. The agreed upon procedures performed consist principally of inquiries of the organization s personnel and analytical procedures applied to the financial data. The following were performed: Bank to book checking account reconciliation, reconciliation of investments, testing and reconciliation of detailed fund balances and testing of payroll expenses and the related fillings required by the Internal Revenue Service. These agreed upon procedures performed are less in scope than an examination in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. Based on the agreed upon procedures performed, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements in order for it to be in conformity with the cash basis of accounting described in Note 1. March 30, 2015 Ondrovich & Associates, P.C. Certified Public Accountants 3060 Willowcreek Rd. 115