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Eighty-ninthAnnual Assembly Journal

of theRocky Mountain DistrictChurch of the Nazarene

Session held at

Billings, Montana

June 25, 2016

General Superintendent District Superintendent Dr. J.K. Warrick Rev. William Carr

Rocky Mountain District“It’s A New Day”

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“Creating Communities of Hope and Help through following Jesus”

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To create communities of hope and help through:

1. Worshiping and loving the Triune God with our whole being: God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Indwelling Holy Spirit

2. Live in complete surrender to seeking and doing the will of God in all things

3. Consistent Intercessory Prayer for people who have not yet come to a relationship of faith and obedience with Jesus

4. Being students and practitioners of His Word5. Committed to living daily as a witness for Jesus6. Developing intentional relationships of loving and caring discipleship7. Living fully engaged lives as servant ministers

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History of the Rocky Mountain DistrictAt the Nineteenth Annual District Assembly of the Central Northwest District meeting at Jamestown, N.D., on August 17-18, 1928, General Superintendent H. F. Reynolds called the Montana delegates together to consider the organization of a new district, comprising the states of Montana and Wyoming, to be known as the Rocky Mountain District. On August 18, 1928, this same delegation passed a resolution requesting the general superintendents to arrange for a convention to be held in Billings, Mont., under the chairmanship of one of their number, for the purpose of organizing said Rocky Mountain District. The convention met in Billings, October 10 to 14, 1928, at which time Presiding General Superintendent H. F. Reynolds appointed Rev. W. D. Shelor (pastor of Billings) to the superintendency of the new district, with the proviso that "he shall not be called from his Sunday pastoral ministrations by district work." The following list of District Assemblies and district superintendents have been carefully checked and corrected by Ross E. Price, who was a member of the district at its beginning and has since been in some way associated with it. The district superintendents are listed here for the years in which they read reports to the assembly, and not starting from the year of their election (with the exception of his year of appointment for W. D. Shelor). Likewise, district secretaries are listed for the assemblies they actually served.

THE DISTRICT ASSEMBLIES OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN DISTRICT

General District DistrictNo. Year Date Place Host Pastor Superintendent Superintendent Secretary1. 1928 Oct.1-14 Billings, MT W. D. Shelor H. F. Reynolds W. D. Shelor Roy E. Swim 2. 1929 June 27-30 Billings, MT W. D. Shelor J. W. Goodwin W. D. Shelor Roy E. Swim3. 1930 June 11-15 Billings, MT W. D. Shelor J. B. Chapman J. O. Schaap Paul Dodds4. 1931 July 1-5 Laurel, MT Robert Lundgren H. F. Reynolds Lewis E. Hall Mrs. Edna Lundgren5. 1932 July 6-10 Laurel, MT Robert Lundgren J. B. Chapman Lewis E. Hall Mrs. Edna Lundgren6. 1933 July 5-9 Laurel, MT Harold Botteron R. T. Williams Lewis E. Hall O. A. Crawford7. 1934 June 27-July 1 Billings, MT Ross E. Price J. W. Goodwin Lewis E. Hall O. A. Crawford8. 1935 June 19-23 Billings, MT Ross E. Price J. B. Chapman Lewis E. Hall O. A. Crawford9. 1936 May 27-31 Casper, WY G. Franklin Allee R. T. Williams Lewis E. Hall O. A. Crawford

10. 1937 June 15-20 Billings, MT Ross E. Price J. G. Morrison Lewis E. Hall William Lambert 11. 1938 June 15-17 Kalispell, MT L. G. Nees J. W. Goodwin Harry W. Morrow William Lambert 12. 1939 June 15-17 Casper, WY Robert Lundgren J. B. Chapman Harry W. Morrow William Lambert 13. 1940 May 22-24 Billings, MT Ross E. Price J. W. Goodwin Harry W. Morrow William Lambert 14. 1941 May 28-30 Billings, MT Ross E. Price R. T. Williams Harry W. Morrow William Lambert

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15. 1942 June 17-2 Laurel, MT Mrs. Lillian Wilson Orval J. Nease William A. Eckel William Lambert16. 1943 June 16-20 Billings, MT Ross E. Price H. V. Miller William A. Eckel Joseph Gray 17. 1944 July 12-16 Billings, MT Alvin L. McQuay Hardy C. Powers William A. Eckel Joseph Gray 18. 1945 June 20-24 Livingston, MT A. F. Nelson H. V. Miller William A. Eckel Joseph Gray 19. 1946 June 19-20 Billings, MT Alvin L. McQuay Hardy C. Powers William A. Eckel Joseph Gray 20. 1947 June 25-27 Billings, MT Arthur W. Gould J. B. Chapman Alvin L. McQuay David E. Figg 21. 1948 July 7-8 Billings, MT A. Furman Harris Hardy C. Powers Alvin L. McQuay David E. Figg 22. 1949 June 29-30 Billings, MT A. Furman Harris Samuel Young Alvin L. McQuay David E. Figg 23. 1950 June 21-23 Billings, MT A. Furman Harris Hardy C. Powers Alvin L. McQuay David E. Figg 24. 1951 June 20-22 Billings, MT Murray J. Pallett G. B. Williamson Alvin L. McQuay David E. Figg 25. 1952 June 11-12 Billings, MT Murray J. Pallett D. I. Vanderpool Alvin L. McQuay David E. Figg26. 1953 June 17-19 Billings, MT Murray J. Pallett Samuel Young Alvin L. McQuay David E. Figg27. 1954 June 10-11 Billings, MT Murray J. Pallett D. I. Vanderpool Alvin L. McQuay David E. Figg28. 1955 June 2-3 Billings, MT Murray J. Pallett Hugh C. Benner Alvin L. McQuay David E. Figg 29. 1956 May 29-30 Billings, MT Murray J. Pallett Samuel Young Alvin L. McQuay David E. Figg 30. 1957 June 6-7 Billings, MT Murray J. Pallett G. B. Williamson Alvin L. McQuay David E. Figg 31. 1958 June 12-13 Billings, MT Murray J. Pallett D. I. Vanderpool Alvin L. McQuay Richard A. Gilster32. 1959 June 11-12 Billings, MT Murray J. Pallett Hardy C. Powers Alvin L. McQuay Richard A. Gilster33. 1960 May 19-20 Billings, MT Murray J. Pallett D. I. Vanderpool Alvin L. McQuay Richard A. Gilster34. 1961 June 8-9 Billings, MT G. B. Ronnekamp Samuel Young Alvin L. McQuay Richard A. Gilster35. 1962 June 7-8 Billings, MT G. B. Ronnekamp Hugh C. Benner Alvin L. McQuay Richard A. Gilster36. 1963 June 6-7 Billings, MT G. B. Ronnekamp G. B. Williamson Alvin L. McQuay Richard A. Gilster37. 1964 May 28-29 Billings, MT G. B. Ronnekamp D. I. Vanderpool Alvin L. McQuay David G. Grosse 38. 1965 June 10-1 Billings, MT G. B. Ronnekamp V. H. Lewis Alvin L. McQuay David G. Grosse 39. 1966 June 9-10 Billings, MT G. B. Ronnekamp George Coulter Alvin L. McQuay David G. Crosse 40. 1967 June 8-9 Billings, MT G. B. Ronnekamp Hardy C. Powers Alvin L. McQuay Ray R. Wheeler 41. 1968 May 30-31 Billings, MT G. B. Ronnekamp G. B. Williamson Alvin L. McQuay Ray R. Wheeler 42. 1969 June 5-6 Casper, WY Volney A. Johnson Samuel Young Alvin L. McQuay Ray R. Wheeler 43. 1970 June 11-12 Billings, MT Darrel L. Slack Edward Lawlor Alvin L. McQuay Ray R. Wheeler 44. 1971 June 23-24 Billings, MT Darrel L. Slack Eugene Stowe Ross E. Price Ray R. Wheeler 45. 1972 May 26-27 Great Falls, MT Charles M. Ice George Coulter Ross E. Price Hugh E. Hines 46. 1973 June 14-15 Billings, MT Darrel L. Slack V. H. Lewis Ross E. Price Darrel L. Slack

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47. 1974 June 13-14 Casper, WY C. Wm. Morrison Eugene Stowe Ross E. Price Garth Hyde 48. 1975 June 12-13 Helena, MT Kenneth Burton Edward Lawlor Ross E. Price Garth Hyde 49. 1976 May 27-28 Billings, MT Darrel L. Slack George Coulter Ross E. Price Garth Hyde50. 1977 June 23-24 Billings, MT Darrel L. Slack V. H. Lewis Ross E. Price Garth Hyde51. 1978 June 22-23 Casper, WY Paul W. Harris Charles H.Strickland Ross E. Price Garth Hyde52. 1979 June 21-22 Billings, MT David J. Wendling Orville W.Jenkins Darrel L. Slack Garth Hyde53. 1980 June 5-6 Bozeman, MT Fred M. Moon Orville W.Jenkins Darrel L. Slack Loran A. Madsen54. 1981 June 11-12 Billings, MT David J. Wendling Eugene L. Stowe Darrel L. Slack Hugh E. Hines 55. 1982 June 10-11 Billings, MT David J. Wendling William M.Greathouse Darrel L. Slack Hugh E. Hines56. 1983 June 9-10 Billings, MT Paul Morley William M.Greathouse Darrel L. Slack Hugh E. Hines57. 1984 June 7-8 Billings, MT Paul Morley Jerald D. Johnson Arnold R.Carlson, Jr. Hugh E. Hines58. 1985 May 30-31 Great Falls, MT John W. Bullock Jerald D. Johnson Arnold R.Carlson, Jr. Hugh E. Hines59. 1986 June 12-13 Casper, WY Vernon D. Carpenter Eugene L. Stowe Arnold R.Carlson, Jr. L. Dewayne Price60. 1987 June 11-12 Billings, MT Arthur H. Fish Eugene L. Stowe Arnold R.Carlson, Jr. L. Dewayne Price61. 1988 May 19-20 Billings, MT Arthur H. Fish William M.Greathouse Arnold R.Carlson, Jr. L. Dewayne Price62. 1989 May 4-5 Billings, MT Arthur H. Fish William M.Greathouse Arnold R.Carlson, Jr. L. Dewayne Price63. 1990 May 17 Riverton, WY Wesley L. Spengler Jerald D. Johnson Arnold R.Carlson, Jr. L. Dewayne Price64. 1991 May 16 Kalispell, MT Larry Coen Jerald D. Johnson Arnold R.Carlson, Jr. L. Dewayne Price65. 1992 May 21-22 Billings, MT Arthur H. Fish John A. Knight Arnold R.Carlson, Jr. L. Dewayne Price66. 1993 May 20 Casper, WY Kenneth W. Wade John A. Knight Larry D.Coen L. Dewayne Price 67. 1994 June 23-24 Billings, MT Arthur H. Fish William J. Prince Larry D.Coen Richard Jorgensen68. 1995 June 22-23 Billings, MT Arthur H. Fish William J. Prince Larry D. Coen Richard Jorgensen69. 1996 June 20-21 Billings, MT Arthur H. Fish Paul G. Cunningham Larry D. Coen Richard Jorgensen70. 1997 July 10 Billings, MT Arthur H. Fish Paul G. Cunningham Larry D. Coen Richard Jorgensen71. 1998 June 25 Billings, MT James H. Diehl Larry D. Coen Richard Jorgensen72. 1999 June 24 Billings, MT James H. Diehl Larry D. Coen Richard Jorgensen73. 2000 June 22 Casper, WY Ellis Kaster Jim Bond Larry D. Coen L. Dewayne Price74. 2001 July 5 Billings, MT Jim Bond Larry D. Coen L. Dewayne Price75. 2002 June 20 Billing, MT Jerry Porter Larry D. Coen L. Dewayne Price76. 2003 June 19 Billings, MT Jerry Porter Larry D. Coen L. Dewayne Price77. 2004 June 17 Billings, MT W. Talmadge Johnson Larry D. Coen L. Dewayne Price78. 2005 June 16 Billings, MT W. Talmadge Johnson Larry D. Coen L. Dewayne Price

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79. 2006 June 15 Billings, MT Jesse C. Middendorf Larry D. Coen L. Dewayne Price80. 2007 June 14 Billings, MT Jesse C. Middendorf Larry D. Coen L. Dewayne Price81. 2008 June 19 Billings, MT Paul G. Cunningham Larry D. Coen L. Dewayne Price82. 2009 June 18 Billings, MT Paul G. Cunningham Larry D. Coen L. Dewayne Price

83. 2010 June 17 Billings, MT Eugenio Duarte Larry D. Coen L. Dewayne Price 84. 2011 June 16 Billings, MT Eugenio Duarte Larry D. Coen L. Dewayne Price 85. 2012 June 28 Billings, MT Jerry D. Porter Larry D. Coen L. Dewayne Price 86. 2013 July 13 Billings, MT Jerry D. Porter William T. Carr Edward L. Davis Jr. 87. 2014 June 28 Billings, MT David W. Graves William T. Carr Edward L. Davis Jr. 88. 2015 June 27 Billings, MT David W. Graves William T. Carr Edward L. Davis Jr. 89. 2016 June 25 Billings, MT J.K. Warrick William T. Carr Edward L. Davis Jr.

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2016 ORDINANDS(Left to right): GS Dr. J.K. Warrick,; Richard and Juliana Evans; Marlane and Kyle Borger; DS Rev. (Coach) Bill Carr

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CONTENTSPage

I. Official DirectoryA. District Officers 10B. Other Offices 10C. District Boards and Standing Committees 10D. District Auxiliary Organizations 11E. Where to Send Allocation and District Unified Allocations 12F. District Church Directory 12G. Ordained Elders 23H. Licensed Ministers 25I. Evangelism Service Retired 26J. Ministers and Laymen Serving Connectional Interests 26

II. General Information 26

III. Plan of Examination 27

IV. Daily Proceedings 29

V. Reports 33

VI. Conventions 49

VII. Financial and Statistical 53

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I. OFFICIAL DIRECTORYA. DISTRICT OFFICERS

General Superintendent - Dr. J.K. Warrick, Church of the Nazarene, Global Ministry Center, 17001 Prairie Star Parkway, Lenexa, KS 66220 (913-577-0500)

District Superintendent - William Carr; (mail: PO Box 80967, Billings, MT 59108) Home office, 1516 Silverrun Trail, Billings, MT 59106; (Email: btcarr@rmnaz.org; 406-839-6287 cell)

District Secretary – Edward L. Davis Jr.; POB 948; Laramie, WY 82073(Email: Ed_32154@msn.com; 307-399-6285 cell)

District Treasurer – Keri Wilson; 67 Sugar Bars Dr.; Cody, WY 82414 (Email: wilsoncody@tctwest.net; 307- 899-0764)

District Chairman, Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries - Kenneth Dale Osso , 6120 Delarka Dr., Lolo, MT 59847; (Email: ken@missoulanaz.org; 406-396-9957)

District NMI President – Judy Weyrauch, PO Box 1610, Libby, MT 59923,(Email: jwey618@gmail.com, 406-291-3511)

District NYI President – Aaron Lucas Finch, PO Box 247, Victor, MT 59875 (Email:luke@bitnaz.org; 406-360-8629)

B. OTHER OFFICESGlobal Ministry Center, 1700 Prairie Star Parkway, Lenexa, KS 66220;

(www.nazarene.org; 913-577-0500; fax: 913-577-0848)Nazarene Publishing House, POB 843336, Kansas City, MO 64184-3336; (www.nph.com; 816-931-1900 M-F: 7:30am-4:30pm Central Time)Nazarene Theological Seminary, 1700 E. Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64131;

(www.nts.edu; 816-333-6254)Nazarene Bible College, 1111 Academy Park Loop, Colorado Springs, CO 80910-3704;

(www.nbc.edu; 719-884-5000 or 1-800-873-3873); Offerings can be made online: https://secure.nbc.edu/secure/payments/donation.php

Northwest Nazarene University, 623 S. University Blvd., Nampa, ID 83686; (www.nnu.edu; 208-467-8011)

C. DISTRICT BOARDS AND STANDING COMMITTEESAdvisory Board

District Superintendent William Carr, Chairman

Elders J.D. Shanahan (2017), 1105 Babcock Blvd, Billings, MT, 59105

(Email: pastorjd@newhopenaz.cc; (406) 671-6518)Thomas J. Lance (2018), 325 W. Summit St., Livingston , MT 59047

(Email: tclance307@aol.com; 307-237-3513)John Capen (2019), PO Box 360, Victor, MT 59875 (Email: jc@bitnaz.org; 406-239-4954)

LaymenThomas (Tom) Vigil (2017) 190 Thom, Buffalo, WY 82834 (307-684-2841)James (Jim) Holmquist (2018) 405 W. Evergreen Dr, Kalispell, MT 59901 (406-257-8424)Liz Ott (2019), 3572 Meadowlark, Casper, WY 82604 (Email: lizott@bresnan.net;

307-237-3403)

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District Properties BoardMontana:

Drex Archer, James Johnson, Jim McCormick, Kent ReimerWyoming:

Jacob Carson, Ron Clapp, Jeremiah Farrell

Court of AppealsDistrict Superintendent William Carr (chairman), Joe Arnold, Edward Koteskey, Tom Lance, Cliff Haven, Jim Holmquist (term to expire for all in 2017)

Board of Ministerial DevelopmentDistrict Superintendent William Carr (chairman), John Capen (2017), Thomas J. Lance (2017), Larry Spicer (2017), Ed Davis (2018), Jason Johnston (2018) Ken Osso (2018), Jim Perry (2018).

Finance CommitteeDistrict Superintendent William Carr (ex-officio), District Treasurer, Keri Wilson (ex-officio), Tim Bartz, Chairman, Ken Osso (2017), Jaimie Newbrough (2017), , J.D. Shanahan (2018), Dan Crider (2019), Bill Kolberg (2019)

Trustees/Northwest Nazarene UniversityDistrict Superintendent William Carr (ex officio), Layman, Liz Ott (2019)

Camp BoardKyle Borger (chairman); William Carr, District Superintendent; Ken Osso, SDMI Chairman; Aaron Lucas Finch District, NYI President; Andrea Bender, Children's Ministry Director; Bill and Terry Barrett, Laymen's Retreat Representative; Larry Spicer, MT Director, Kyle Borger, WY Director

D. DISTRICT AUXILIARY ORGANIZATIONS1. District Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries Board

Chairman – Ken Osso (2018); Adult Ministries -  Jeff Lauver; CLT Director -  Larry Spicer; Children’s Director -  Andrea Bender; Treasurer – Steve Clark; NYI President/Secretary - A. Lucas Finch; Camps Director -  Kyle Borger.  Elected Members  Dan Crider (2017); Joe Arnold (2018); Candace Tygart (2019)

Members Ex OfficioDistrict Superintendent – William Carr, NMI President – Judy Weyrauch, NYI President – Aaron Lucas Finch, Camp Director – Kyle Borger.

2. District Adult Ministries CouncilAdult Ministries Director -- Ken Osso, Single Adult Ministries -- Ruth Frederick, Men's Ministries -- John Capen, Lay Retreat Director – Bill and Terry Barrett.

3. District Children's Ministries Council

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Children's Ministries Director -- Andrea Bender; Camp Directors: Montana -- Larry D. Spicer; Wyoming – Kyle Borger; Children’s Quizzing – Candace Tygarts;

4. District NYI CouncilPresident – A. Lucas Finch; Vice-President – Andy Maendl; Secretary - Trista Roberts;Treasurer - Katie Pilsch; Montana Adult Rep – Jared Shanahan; Wyoming Adult Rep - Ben Finch; Middle School Reps: Matthew Lance, Dawson Hill; High School Reps: Rebecca Dwyer, James Knight; District Quiz Director – Ben Finch.

5. District NMI CouncilPresident – Judy Weyrauch (406-201-3315); Vice President/Secretary – Joanne Hirning (406-656-0747); Treasurer – Sadie Carson (307-234-0099); Youth/Mission Call Coordinator – Trista Roberts (307-840-6752; LINKS – Matthew Connally (406-218-1990); Children – Janet Carr (406-839-3817); Caroline Gilroy (307-349-5235); Sally Venard (406-690-0037)

E. WHERE TO SEND ALLOCATIONS AND DISTRICT UNIFIED ALLOCATIONS

1. World Evangelism Fund and Pensions and Benefits: Payable to: Global Treasury Services Church of the Nazarene, PO Box 843116 Kansas City, MO 64184-3116 (913-577-0500)

2. District Unified Allocations: Payable to: Rocky Mountain District; Keri Wilson; 67 Sugar Bars Dr.; Cody, WY 82414; (Email: wilsoncody@tctwest.net; 307- 899-0764)

3. Education Budget: Payable to: Northwest Nazarene University, 623 S. University Blvd., Nampa, ID 83686-9917

F. DISTRICT CHURCH DIRECTORY

BASIN (Organized 1972) (051-0009) Area Code 406Location -- (Mail: P.O. Box 176),1 E. Basin (Old Hwy. 91), Basin, MT 59631Pastor -- (10/1/77) Floyd H. Oliver (Mary Ellen), P.O. Box 176, Basin, MT 59631

(Email: mewater4life@netzero.net; fax: 406-225-3565; 406-225-3564)SS Supt. – Dawn Sherwood, P.O. Box 27, Basin, MT 59631 (406-431-9758)NMI Pres. – Mary Ellen Oliver, P.O. Box 176, Basin, MT 59631 (406-225-3564)Church Board Sec. -- Dawn Sherwood, P.O. Box 27, Basin, MT 59631 (406-431-9758)Church Treas. -- Dawn Sherwood, P.O. Box 27, Basin, MT 59631 (406-431-9758)

(BILLINGS) NEW HOPE – (Organized 1946) (051-0030) Area Code 406Location – 25 Hilltop, Billings, MT 59105, (406) 252-5445 or (406) 259-1255

Website – www.newhopenaz.cc Pastor – (8/18/03) Jeffery Dewayne (J. D.) Shanahan (Jackie), 1105 Babcock,

Billings, MT, 59102, (406-671-6518, Email: pastorjd@newhopenaz.cc)Review Date: (2017)New Church-Type Mission Sponsorship This Year: Yes NoSDMI Chairman – Tammy Combs, 5205 Chicago Road, Shepherd, MT 59105,

(406-860-5311, Email: mrstamcombs@yahoo.com)NYI President – Randy Smith, 722 N. 24th St., Billings, MT 59101; (207-217-4232,

Email: randy26smith.rs@gmail.com)

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Women’s Min. Dir. – Sally Venard, 4624 Lux, Billings, MT 59101, (406-526-5496),Email: sallyvenard@charter.net)

Board Secretary – Loralee Weimer, 722 N. 24th St., Billings, MT 59101, (207) 217-4217Church Treasurer – Leona Marquis, 8 Rainer St., Billings, MT, 59105,

(406-749-6680, Email: lmrsq10@yahoo.com)

BITTERROOT VALLEY (Organized 1950) (051-0350) Area Code 406 Location – (Mail: P.O. Box 360), 150 South A St., Victor, MT 59875              (Web Address: www.bitnaz.org; Email: office@bitnaz.org;             406-642-3838) Pastor – (6/9/02) John Erwin Capen (Candie), PO Box 360, Victor, MT 59875              (Email: pastorjohn@bitnaz.org; 406-239-4954) SDMI Supt. – Janet Aranda, 237 Flanagin Ln., Stevensville, MT 59870    (Email: ranchgirlmt@gmail.com; 406-396-9687) NYI Min. Dir.Pres. – Rocky Rowley, P.O. Box 694, Victor, MT  59875 

 (Email: rockyrowlwey@yahoo.com; 406-274-7387) Youth Pastor – Lucas Finch, PO Box 247, Victor, MT 59875 (Email: luke@bitnaz.org)  Children’s Ministry Director: Barbara O’Bannon, 1263 N. Sunset Bench Rd, Stevensville, MT 

59870; (Email: barb@bitnaz.org; 406-777-3585) Prime Time Dir. – Ethel Stark, 168 Mountain View Dr., Victor, MT 59875 

 (Email: ethelstark08@yahoo.com; 406-642-6636) NMI Pres. — Mary Herbert, 598 Harmony Way, Hamilton, MT 59828

(Email: mherbert17@gmail.com; 406-381-4705) Church Board Sec. – Judy Thornbrugh, P.O. Box 764, Hamilton, MT. 59840

(Email: jgmthornbrugh@yahoo.com; 406-369-0792) Church Treas. – Barbara O’Bannon, 1263 N. Sunset Bench Rd, Stevensville, MT 59870  

(Email: barb@bitnaz.org; 406-777-3585)

CASPER FIRST (Organized 1921) (051-0050) Area Code 307 Location--2020 S. Jefferson, Casper, WY 82601 (Web Address: caspernazarene.org;

fax: 307-234-3447; 307-234-9601)Pastor — Rev. James Cedar (Colleen), 2030 S. Jefferson, Casper, WY 82601 (pastorjimcedar@gmail.com; (307) 797-5797)Ministry Asst. –Trista Roberts; 2020 S. Jefferson, Casper, WY 82601Office Secretary – Kimarie Hugus (hugus.secretary@gmail.com; (307) 234-9601)Music Dir. – Jay Bassett (jeebs777@gmail.com; (307) 247-2534)NYI Pres./ Youth Leader — Mike Konings (mike_the_gr8@ymail.com; (307) 277-2970)NMI Pres. – Karen Mohrman (brammamt@hotmail.com; (307) 247-0768)SDMI Dir. – Colleen Cedar (colleencedar@gmail.com; (307) 797-5700)Church Board Sec. – Halene Dinnel (hjd612002@gamail.com; (307) 333-5447) Church Treas. - Karen Mohrman (brammamt@hotmail.com; (307-247-0768)

CODY FIRST (Organized 1957) (051-0081) Area Code 307Location -- 808 Skyline Dr., Cody, WY 82414 (Web Address: www.codynaz.com;

(Email: pastor@codynaz.com; 307-587-4397)Pastor – (6/15/14) Larry Dahlberg (Lori), 105 Casper Dr., Cody, WY 82414

(Email: pastor@codynaz.com; 307-587-1152)Church Treas. -- Keri Wilson, 67 Sugar Bars Drive, Cody, WY 82414

(Email: wilsonscody@tctwest.net; 307-899-0764)

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EVANSTON (Organized 1986) (051-0097) Area Code 307Location -- 212 17th St., Evanston, WY 82930 307-677-2483)Pastor – (10/1/99) Jeanine M. Wisenbaker, 178 1st Ave , Evanston, WY 82930

(307-789-8933; cell: 307-677-2483)NMI Pres. – Gennifer Young 505 County Rd, Evanston, WY 82930 (Email: geyoung@inbox.com; 307-679-1706)Women’s Ministry Dir. – Robbie Murphree, 212 17th St., Evanston, WY 82930Children’sMinistry Dir— Gennifer Young, 505 County Rd, Evanston, WY 82930

(Email: geyoung@inbox.com; 307-679-1706) Church Board Sec. -- Gennifer Young, 505 County Rd, Evanston, WY 82930

(Email: geyoung@inbox.com; 307-679-1706)Church Treas. – Jeanine Wisenbaker and Gennifer Young 212 17th St , Evanston, WY 82930

(307-789-8933; cell: 307-677-2483)

GILLETTE (Organized 1981) (051-0105) Area Code 307Location -- 3010 West 4-J Rd., Gillette, WY 82718 (Email: jengland@vcn.com,

fax: (307) 682-2792 307-682-2562)Pastor –(04/23/2012) Judith England, 42 Jayhawker St., Gillette, WY 82718 (307-680-6189,

Email: jengland@vcn.com)SDMI Supt. – Jerri McGlothlin, 1600 Pathfinder Cir., Gillette WY 82716

(Email: agc@vcn.com; 307-689-5795)NYI – Priscilla Knight, 42 Jayhawker St.; Gillette, WY 82718 (307-670-1496,

Email: knightph80@yahoo.com)Church Board Sec. – Ron McGlothlin, 1600 Pathfinder Cir. Gillette, WY 82716

(Email: agc@vcn.com; 307-660-6508)Church co-Treas. – Meghan Anderson, 1651 Pathfinder Circle, Gillette, WY 82716

(Email: magodzilla@gmail.com; 307-257-3516)

GREAT FALLS FIRST (Organized 1942) (051-0130) Area Code 406 Location -- 1727 2nd Ave. S, Great Falls, MT 59405

(Web Address: www.greatfallsnazarene.com;New Church-Type Mission Sponsorship This Year: Yes NoPastor – (11/01/09) Jeffrey Lauver (Tawnya), 1509 1st Ave. N, Great Falls, MT 59401

(Email: jltyp@hotmail.com; 406-590-1347)Assoc. Pastor – Larry Spicer, 2526 11th Ave. S. #49, Great Falls, MT 59405, (406-453-3941, Email: ldspicer@gmail.com)Music Dir. – Jeff Lauver, 1509 1st Ave. S., Great Fall, MT 59401, (406-590-1347, Email:

jltyp@hotmail.com Chr. Ed. (Dir/Min) - Larry Spicer, 2526 11th Ave. S. #49, Great Falls, MT 59405,

(406-453-3941, Email: ldspicer@gmail.com)SDMI Supt. – Bob Lewis, 1100 38th Ave. NE, Great Falls, MT 59404, (406-750-6552,

Email: robertlewis2162@gmail.com )Children’s Min. Dir. –Tawnya Lauver, 1509 1st Ave. S., Great Fall, MT 59401, (406-590-1346,

Email: t_lauver@hotmail.com)NYI Pres. – Jeff Lauver, 1509 1st Ave. S., Great Fall, MT 59401, (406-590-1347, Email:

jltyp@hotmail.com)

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Adult Min. Dir. – Larry Spicer, 2526 11th Ave. S. #49, Great Falls, MT 59405,(406-453-3941, Email: ldspicer@gmail.com)

Prime Time Dir. – Diana Kingery, 1208 6th Ave. NW, Great Falls, MT 59404, (406-952-1289)Men’s Min. Dir. – James Hewitt, 2412 5th Ave. S., Great Falls, MT, (406-866-0131)Women’s Min. Dir. – Cheryl Demarais, 3243 7th Ave. N., Great Fall, MT 59405, (406-590-3800)NMI Pres. – Matt Firkel, PO Box 129, Great Falls, MT 59403, (406-403-5272)CLT Dir. – Larry Spicer, 2526 11th Ave. S. #49, Great Falls, MT 59405,

(406-453-3941, Email: ldspicer@gmail.com)Church Board Sec. – Cathy Koteskey, PO Box 603, Great Falls, MT 59403, (406-452-1183,

Email: qltrba@gmail.com) Church Treas. – Kim Smith, 617 Alice Dr., Great Falls, MT 59405, (406-870-2707,

Email: kklsmith@bresnan.net)

GREEN RIVER FIRST (Organized 1971) (051-0131) Area Code 307 Location -- 630 Riverview Dr., Green River, WY 82935 (307-875-8834)

Web Site: grwynazarene.comPastor -- (02/08/15) Richard Clark (Andrea), 615 Ironwood Street, Green River, WY 82935

(719-306-3128); Email: fabnazfam5@msn.comChurch Treas. – Dean Stover, 1735 New Mexico, Green River, WY 82935

(307-875-2668)

(HAVRE) HI-LINE (051-0006) Area Code 406   Mail - 1201 9th Ave Havre, MT 59501Pastor - (4/14) Chad D. McKenzie, (Mary) 1201 9th Ave, Havre, MT 59501

(Email: cmmckenzie13@yahoo.coml, 406-262-7587)

HAVRE, NEW BEGINNINGS FELLOWSHIP (Organized 1954) (051-0150) Area Code 406Location – HRDC Bldg., 2229 5th Ave., Havre, MT 59501 Mail—P.O. Box 583, Havre, MT 59501 (Email: nbf7@mtintouch.net; 406-265-3190)Pastor -- (4/1/04) John Powell (Paula) PO Box 1375, Chinook, MT 59523

(Email: jlp9@ttc-cmc.net; (406-265-3190)Music Dir. – Paula Powell, PO Box 1375, Chinook, MT 59523

(Email: angelswithus@mtintouch.net; ( 406-357-3617)Chr. Ed. (Dir/Min) – Paula Powell, PO Box 1375, Chinook, MT 59523

(Email: angelswithus@mtintouch.net; cell: 406-945-2075; 406-357-3617)SDMI Supt.. -- Paula Powell, PO Box 1375, Chinook, MT 59523

(Email: angelswithus@mtintouch.net; cell: 406-945-2075; 406-357-3617)Children’s Min. Dir. -- Paula Powell, PO Box 1375, Chinook, MT 59523

(Email: angelswithus@mtintouch.net; cell: 406-945-2075; 406-357-3617)Adult Min. Dir. -- John Powell, PO Box 1375, Chinook, MT 59523

(Email: jlp9@ttc-cmc.net; cell: 406-262-3617; 406-357-3617)Men’s Min. Dir. - John Powell, PO Box 1375, Chinook, MT 59523

(Email: jlp9@ttc-cmc.net; cell: 406-262-3617; 406-357-3617)Women’s Min. Dir. -- Paula Powell, PO Box 1375, Chinook, MT 59523

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(Email: angelswithus@mtintouch.net; cell: 406-945-2075; 406-357-3617)NMI Pres. -- Paula Powell, PO Box 1375, Chinook, MT 59523

(Email: angelswithus@mtintouch.net; cell: 406-945-2075; 406-357-3617)Church Board Sec. – Paula Powell, PO Box 1375, Chinook, MT 59523

(Email: angelswithus@mtintouch.net; cell: 406-945-2075; 406-357-3617)Church Treas. – John Powell, PO Box 1375, Chinook, MT 59523

(Email: jlp9@ttc-cmc.net; cell: 406-262-3617; 406-357-3617)

HELENA (Organized 1943) (051-0160) Area Code 406Location -- 117 Valley Dr., Helena, MT 59601 (Email: office@helenanaz.org;

Website: www.helenanaz.org; Phone: 406-442-7386)Pastor – (08/15/2008) Mark Russell Seitz (Becky), 125 Valley Dr., Helena, MT 59601

(Email: mark@helenanaz.org; 406-439-3797)Office Sec. – Natalie Boey, 117 Valley Dr., Helena, MT 59601, (406-442-7386,

Email: office@helenanaz.org) Music Leaders – Bo Pirre, 8431 N. Montana Ave., Helena, MT 59602, (406-458-0028,

Email: gbirre@gmail.com) Prime Time Teacher – Rev. Victor Berg, 2974 Canal Circle, East Helena, MT 59635

(406-227-6904)Men’s Min. Dir. – Daryl Olsen, 495 Tubbie Rd., Helena, MT 59602, (406-458-6508

Email: ldolsenmt@gmail.com) NMI Pres – Jonett Berg, 2974 Canal Circle, East Helena, MT 59635

(406-227-6904)Church Board Sec. – Andrea Walker, 3495 Keir Dr., Helena, MT 59602, (406-475-3568,

Email: timndria@gmail.com) Church Treas. -- Tim Bartz, 1121 Saddle Dr., Helena, MT 59601 (406-443-0467)

KALISPELL FIRST (Organized 1934) (051-0170) Area Code 406 Location -- 1295 Whitefish Stage Rd., Kalispell, MT 59901

(Email: kalispellnazarene@charter.net; fax: 406-755-4238; 406-755-4179)Pastor – (10/17/2004) Ed Koteskey (Debbie), 75 Stafford St., Kalispell, MT 59901

(406-257-4956)Office Secretary – Sue Thompson, 40 Glacier Cir.; Kalispell, MT 59901 (406-257-4112)Youth Min. Dir.- Andrew “Andy” Maendl, 405 W. Evergreen Dr., Kalispell, MT 59901

(406-249-3780) Music Pastor – Rev. Mike Holien, 520 Ramsey Ave., Whitefish, MT 59937, (406) 212-3837SDMI. Supt. – Jim Holmquist, 405 W. Evergreen Dr, Kalispell, MT 59901 (406-257-8424)NMI Pres. – Karen Haven, 436 Maple Dr, Kalispell, MT 59901 (406-752-0164)Church Board Sec. – Cliff Haven, 436 Maple Dr, Kalispell, MT 59901 (406-752-0164)Church Treas. – Tom Fullerton, 604 Granite View Dr., Kalispell, MT 59901

(406-756-1342)

LANDER (Organized 1946) (051-0180) Area Code 307Location -- (mail: PO Box 1077), 385 N. 2nd St., Lander, WY 82520

(Email: philferguson03@gmail.com; 307-332-5829)Pastor – (5/15/05) Phillip E. Ferguson (Cindy), 925 S. 9th St., Lander, WY 82520

(307-332-2207)Vis. Min. – Walter Gilroy, 102 N. Fork, Lander, WY 82520 (307-349-5234)SDMI Supt. – Theresa Cecrle, 12 Pinto Ln., Lander, WY 82520 (307-349-2662)

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NYI Pres. – Adam Wyrick, PO Box 412, Hudson, WY 82525 (307-349-0440)NMI Pres. – Caroline Gilroy, 102 N. Fork, Lander, WY 82520 (307-349-5235)Church Board Sec. – Karl Cooper, 2227 N. 2nd St., Lander, WY 82520 (307-349-9873)Church Treas. -- Pat Cooper, 2235 N. 2nd St., Lander, WY 82520 (307-332-3122)

(LARAMIE)CONNECTIONS (Organized 1941) (051-0190) Area Code 307Location – (mail: PO Box 1779; Laramie, WY 82073) 402 Corthell Rd, Laramie, WY 82070-4875 (Web Address: www.laramiefirst.org; Email: Ed_32154@msn.com; 307-399-6285)Pastor -- (9/8/02) Ed Davis (Lois), POB 948, Laramie, WY 82073

(307-399-6285)SDMI Supt. – Lois Davis; POB 948., Laramie, WY 82073 (307-399-6284)NYI Pres. – Jeff Hill, PO Box 813, Laramie, WY 82070 (307-399-1173)Church Board Sec. – Judy Scott; 1314 Palmer; Laramie, WY 82070 (307-460-8380)Church Treas. – Wellington (Wayne) Butler, 2723 Leslie Ct., Laramie, WY 82072,

(307-286-4999)

LAUREL (Organized 1921) (051-0200) Area Code 406Location -- (Mail: P.O. Box 1088), 201 W. 11th St., Laurel, MT 59044

(www.laurelnazarene.com; 406-628-4383)Pastor -- (10/27/02) Daniel D. Crider (Dee Dee), 1304 Nez Perce Dr., Laurel, MT 59044

(pastordan@laurelnazarene.com; 406-860-4354)Children’s Pastor –(5/1/14) Andrea Bender, 707 Clark Ave., Billings, MT 59101

(missandee59101@gmail.com; 406-670-2459)Music Dir. – Dee Dee Crider, 1304 Nez Perce Dr., Laurel, MT 59044

(dandeecrider@gmail.com; 406-628-5833, 406-860-4327)NMI Pres. – Virginia Burk, 712 8th Ave #39, Laurel, MT 59044

(virginiaburk@yahoo.com; 406-839-0120)NYI Pres. – Debbie Diercks, 419 E. 5th St., Laurel MT 59044

(moose28087@aol.com; 406-861-6404)SDMI Super. – Della Bender, 4331 Mitchell Ave, Billings MT 59101

(benderick@gmail.com; 406-245-5410)Church Board Sec. – Toni Fisher, 320 7th Ave., Laurel MT59044

(toniilenehudson@yahoo,com; 406-876-1034)Church Treas. – Lucy Styles, 1307 Pennsylvania Ave , Laurel, MT 59044

(stylesla@gmail.com; 406-628-8318)

HARVEST FELLOWSHIP (Organized 1972) (051-0205) Area Code 406Location -- 1102 Casino Creek Dr, Lewistown, MT 59457 (Email: lewisnaz@midrivers.com; 406-538-5958)Pastor: (11/1/14) Rev. Jason R. O'Neal (Robin), 1004 Casino Creek Drive, Lewistown MT 59458, naz_paz@yahoo.com, 406-535-5117 SDMI Supt. – Jason O’Neal, 1004 Casino Creek Dr., Lewistown, MT 59458 ;

(Email : rmsmith18@yahoo.com; 406-535-5117)Church Treas. -- Robin O’Neal, 1004 Casino Creek Dr., Lewistown, MT 59458 ;

(Email : rmsmith18@yahoo.com; 406-535-5117)

LIBBY FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE (Organized 1952) ( 051-0210 )

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Mail: P.O. Box 790Location: 186 E. Horseshoe Dr., Libby, MT 59923Web Address: libbynazarene.com; Email: libbynazoffice@frontiernet.net

Phone: 406-293-4397Pastor: (9/28/2013) Rev. Patrick Weyrauch (Judy) P.O. Box 1610 Libby, MT 59923 (e-mail: patyrock4me@yahoo.com) 406-291-3511Office Secretary – Toni Snyder 5309 Pipe Creek Rd., Libby MT 59923 406-293-8196 Music Dir. – Jason Lucas 78 Evergreen, Libby, MT 59923 406-293-7512Children’s Min. Dir. – Yvonne Decker 160 Hammer Cut-Off Road, Libby, MT 59923 406-293-6465Prime Time Dir. – Yvonne Decker, 160 Hammer Cut-Off Rd., Libby, MT 59923,

(406-283-6465)Men’s Min. Dir. – John Alex, 1060 Doak Creek Rd., Libby, MT 59923, (406-293-9698)NMI Pres. – Judy Weyrauch, PO Box 1610, Libby, MT 59912 (406-291-3315)Church Board Sec. – Gary Callihan P.O. Box 331, Libby, MT 59923 406-293-2069Church Treas. – Judy Weyrauch P.O. Box 1610, Libby, MT 59923 406-291-3315

LIVINGSTON, VALLEY SHEPHERD (Organized 1939) (051-0220) Area Code 406Location – (Mail: 29 Merrill Ln.) 27 Merrill Ln, Livingston, MT 59047

(Email: nazjac@wispwest.net; 406-224-0328)Lay Pastor -- (Interim) Steve Clark, 1032 Eldora Ln. Billings, MT 59105

(Email: kingjames59101@yahoo.com, 406-599-8314)Church Treas. -- Joni Peacher, 105 Moon Circle, Livingston, MT 59047 (406-222-6971)

MISSOULA (Organized 1931) (051-0250) Area Code 406Location -- 2339 26th Ave., Missoula, MT 59804 (Email: office@missoulanaz.org;

406-728-2993)Pastor – (06/08/08) Kenneth Dale Osso (Kim), 6120 Delarka Dr., Lolo, MT 59847

(Email: ken@missoulanaz.org; 406-396-9957)Children’ Min. Dir. – Margaret Bauer, 2420 Burlington Ave. #318, Missoula, MT 59801

(406-543-4136)NMI Pres. – Tim Stearns, 16795 Lightning Drive, Frenchtown, MT 59834

(406-370-4812)Church Board Sec. – Chris Decker, 606 Lakeside Dr., Lolo, MT 59847 (406-202-1163)

(Email: cdecker40@gmail.com)Church Treas. – Brian Goettlich, 2903 W. Central, Missoula, MT 59804

(406-240-4940) (Email: bgoettlich@aquacreek.com)

PABLO (Organized1960) (051-0260)Mail: PO Box 279Location: 42653 Old Highway 93, Pablo MT 59855Web Address: www.pablonaz.wix.com/nazarene; Email: pablonazrene@ronan.net

Phone: 406-675-0081Pastor: (1/1/2015) Matthew Connally (Jamie), PO Box 255, Pablo, MT 59855, pastormatthewconnally@gmail.com, 406-218-1990)SDMI Supt. – Goldie Blixt, 39922 Stinger Rd., Ronan, MT 59864

(Email: hitnmissrnch@ronan.net; 406-676-2059)Children’s Min. Dir. – Nancy Miller, 44344 Cornelius Rd., Ronan, MT 59864;

Email: nova_0@ronan.net; 406-676-2102

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NYI Pres. – Mike Krantz, 42644 Leighton Rd., Ronan, MT 59864(Email: erinmkrantz@gmail.com; 406-675-8090)

NMI Pres. – Jamie Connally, PO Box 255, Pablo MT, 58988(Email: jamiecjewelry@gmail.com, 760-384-8465

Church Board Sec. – Melodie Koberg,3889 Dubay Rd., Polson, MT 59860, (406-883-0964,

Email: mvsec@centurytel.net) Church Treas. – Ray Miller, 44344 Cornelius Rd., Ronan, MT 59864;

( Email: nova_0@ronan.net; 406-676-2102)

POPLAR (Organized 1948) (051-0270) Area Code 406Location -- (mail: PO Box 726), 300 B St. E., Poplar, MT 59255Pastor – Terry L. Graham, (David), (mail: PO Box 717), 302 B St. E., MT 59255

(406-768-3338)Music Dir. -- Esther Stuehm, PO Box 1276, Poplar, MT 59255 (406-768-7721)SDMI Supt. – Esther Stuehm, PO Box 1276, Poplar, MT 59255 (406-768-7721)Children’s Min. Dir. -- Ruth Frederick, PO Box 623, Poplar, MT 59255 (406-650-8549)NYI Pres -- Mary Frederick, PO Box 473, Poplar, MT 59255 (406-768-5296)Adult Min. Dir. -- Esther Stuehm, PO Box 1276, Poplar, MT 59255 (406-768-7721)Prime Time Dir. -- Ruth Frederick, PO Box 623, Poplar, MT 59255 (406-650-8549)NMI Pres. -- Ruth Frederick, PO Box 623, Poplar, MT 59255 (406-650-8549)Church Board Sec. – Esther Stuehm, PO Box 1276, Poplar, MT 59255 (406-768-7721)Church Treas. -- Esther Stuehm, PO Box 1276, Poplar, MT 59255 (406-768-7721)

POWELL HARVEST COMMUNITY (Organized 1948) (051-0280) Area Code 307Location 364 W. Park St., Powell, WY 82435Pastor – (10/2015) Matthew A. Tygart (Candace),352 W. Park St., Powell, WY 82435 (Email: Tygarts@hotmail.com, 307-754-4842)Chr. Ed. – (Dir./Min.) – Candace Tygart, 352 W. Park St., Powell, WY 82435

(Email: Tygarts@hotmail.com, 307-754-4842)Children’s Min. - Candace Tygart, 352 W. Park St., Powell, WY 82435

(Email: Tygarts@hotmail.com, 307-754-4842)

Church Treas. Cheryl Willson, 894 Roney Ave., Powell, WY 82435 (Email: ckwillson@bresnan.net for all reporting requests), (307-754-2017)

RIVER ROCK (Organized 1965) (051-0035) Area Code 406Location: - (Mail: 67 Village Dr., R3, Belgrade, MT 59714), 67 Village Dr., Units 3&4,

Belgrade, MT 59714, (Web Address: riverrocknaz.com, Email: goducks73@gmail.com, Phone: 406-924-6700)

Pastor – (1/25/16) Aaron Middleton (Stephanie), 327 Woodman Dr., Belgrade, MT 59714 (Email: goducks73@gmail.com, 4503-812-1559)

Music Dir. – Heather Howell, 444 Shelter Grove Cr., Bozeman, MT 59718,(Email: vanover_heather18@yahoo.com, 406-599-9118)

Children’s Min. Dir. – Amanda Hayden, 185 Pathfinder Tr., Bozeman, MT 59718,(Email: amandahayden@gmail.com, 406-570-0971)

Church Treas. – Shirley Tharp, 89 Kirsha Ln., Bozeman, MT 59718(Email: Shirley.tharp2010@gmail.com, 406-599-8314)

RIVERTON FIRST (Organized 1931) (051-0290) Area Code 307

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Location:  408 E. Sunset Drive, Riverton, WY 82501Web Address:  www.rivertonnazarene.org; Email:  office@rivertonnazarene.org         Phone:  (307-856-4800Pastor: (9/1/15) Interim -- W. Tim Brown (Cheryl), 406 E. Sunset Drive, Riverton, WY 82501

(307-851-0107)Music Dir. – Tim Hugus, 177 Lost Wells Butte, Riverton, WY 82501

(307-856-0126)SDMI Supt. – Willard Raymond, 1479 Missouri Valley Rd., Riverton, WY 82501

(307-840-1212)NYI Pres. – Naomi Raymond, 385 Webbwood, Riverton, WY 82501 (307-851-4562)NMI Pres. – Jennifer Bellinger, 400 N. 1st St., Riverton, WY  82501, (307) 240-4285Church Board Sec. – Tim Hugus, 177 Lost Wells Butte, Riverton, WY 82501

(307-856-0126)Church Treas. – Tammy Hugus, 177 Lost Wells Butte, Riverton, WY 82501

(307-856-0126)

SHERIDAN FIRST (Organized 1939) (051-0310) Area Code 307 Location – (Mail: 859 Bellevue Ave.), 907 Bellevue Ave., Sheridan, WY 82801

(Web Address: sheridannaz.com; Email: sheridan.nazarene@gmail.com; Phone: 307-672-2505)

Pastor – (2/12/12) Jody L. Hampton (Sheryll), 859 Bellevue Ave., Sheridan, WY 82801 (Email: jl4ampton@gmail.com; 307-763-4510)

Office Assistant – Stephanie Smith, 859 LaClede, Sheridan, WY 82801(Email: greenvikingsheep@gmail.com; 307-752-6696)

Music Dir. – Sheryll Hampton, 859 Bellevue Ave., Sheridan, WY 82801, (307-763-4510,Email: sheridan.nazarene@gmail.com)

SDMI Chairperson. – Jamie Newbrough, 860 Adair, Sheridan, WY 82801(307-461-7431)

NYI Pres. – Jon Smith, 859 LaClede, Sheridan, WY 82801 (Email: boyjonviking@gmail.com; 307-752-6692)

NMI Pres. – Terry Barrett, 842 Park Dr., Sheridan, WY 82801(Email: bbar1066@aol.com; 307-673-1172)

Church Board Sec. – Jon Smith, 859 LaClede, Sheridan, WY 82801 (Email: boyjonviking@gmail.com; 307-752-6692)

Church Treas. – Elaine Williamson, 753 W. 5th St., Sheridan, WY 82801, (Email: lainie753@yahoo.com, 307-673-5834)

Trustees - Bill Barrett, 842 Park Dr., Sheridan, WY 82801 (Email: bbar1066@aol.com;307-673-1172)

Bud Sweeny, 939 Illinois St., Sheridan, WY 82801, (307-674-7071Tom Vigil, 190 Thom St., Buffalo, WY 82834, (307-684-2841, Email: tvgil55@gmail.com)Stewards: Lajenda Barker, 1503 DeSmet, Sheridan, WY 82801

(Email: lajendabarker@msn.com; 307-672-2533)Sherrie Legerski, 1789 North Main St., Sheridan, WY 82801

(Email: shortydawnleg@hotmail.com; 307-674-5225)Paula Kugler, 1703 Sagebrush Dr., Sheridan, WY 82801, (307-752-5139,

Email: catlady1967@hotmail.com)

SIDNEY FIRST (Organized 1930) (051-0320) Area Code 406

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Location -- 606 9th St. SW, Sidney, MT 59270Email: sidneynaz@midrivers.com; 406-488-1956; Web: www.sidneynaz.org)

Pastor -- (6-01-2013) Richard Evans (Juliana), 605 9th St. SW, Sidney, MT 59270 (Email: richard@sidneynaz.org; Cell 719-244-4743; 406-488-8858)

Office Secretary - Becky Herron, 606 9th St. SW, Sidney, MT 59270 (406-488-6199)(Cell 406-480-5634)

SDMI Supt. – Men’s Min. Dir. – Richard Evans, 605 9th St. SW, Sidney, MT 59270

(Email: richard@sidneynaz.org; Cell 719-244-4743; 406-488-8858)Women’s Min. – Juliana Evans, ), 605 9th St. SW, Sidney, MT 59270

(Email: richard@sidneynaz.org; Cell 719-244-4743; 406-488-8858)NMI Pres. – Brenda Dahl, 409 5th St. SE, Sidney, MT 59270;

(Email:jdahl@midrivers.com; 406-488-2765) Church Board Sec. – Eunice Lathrop, 417 7th St. SE, Sidney, MT 59270;

(Cell: 406-489-2193; 406-488-8126)Church Treas. – Becky Herron, 12283 , Sidney, MT 59270 (406-488-6199)

(Cell 406-480-5634)

SONRISE (Organized 2009) ( Church No. 051-0001 )

Mail: PO Box 20426 Cheyene WY 82003Location: 2811 E. 13th St. Cheyenne, WY 82001Web Address: sonrisecon.org; Email: sonrisecon@gmail.com, Phone: 307-634-6679Pastor: (02/12/12) Joe Arnold (Kristi) 3625 Concord Rd Cheyenne, WY 82001,307-287-3526, iampastorjoe@gmail.comReview Date: (10/2014)SDMI Supt. – Derik Hale, 1025 Melton St, Cheyenne, WY 82009, 307-632-0489Children’s Min. Dir. – Derik Hale, 1025 Melton St, Cheyenne, WY 82009, 307-632-0489NYI Pres. – Sarah Finch, 550 Melton St Apt. #1, Cheyenne, WY 82009, 307-256-3753Women’s Min. Dir. – Kristi Arnold, 3625 Concord Rd, Cheyenne, WY 82001,

307-287-4652NMI Pres. – Sara Coulson, 1223 Otto Rd, Cheyenne, WY 82001, 307-630-0062Church Board Sec. – Iva Chapman, 2717 E. 12th St. Cheyenne, WY 82001, 307-638-8127Church Treas. – DelRae Bullock, 1455 Silver Fox Ln. Cheyenne, WY 82009 307-630-6295NYI Pres. – Ben Finch, 550 Melton St. APT #1, Cheyenne, WY 82009, 307-275-0290Women’s Min. Dir. – Janet Justice, 1113 Ashford Dr. Cheyenne, WY 82007, 307-630-7380NMI Pres. – Sara Coulson, 1223 Otto Rd, Cheyenne, WY 82001, 307-630-0062Church Board Sec. – Iva Chapman, 2717 E. 12th St. Cheyenne, WY 82001, 307-638-8127Church Treas. – DelRae Bullock, 1455 Silver Fox Ln. Cheyenne, WY 82009, 307-630-6295

SUNNYSIDE, KINNEAR (Organized 1941) (051-0330) Area Code 307Location -- (Mail: PO Box 8), 11668 Hwy. 26, Kinnear, WY 82516

(Email: jdmartin@wyoming.com; 307-856-6168)Pastor – (08/01/2000) Jon D. Martin (Sharon), 180 West Powerline Rd., Pavillion, WY 82523

(307-857-4193)Music Dir. – Marilyn Lund, PO Box 55, Kinnear, WY 82516 (307-856-6270)

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Vis. Min. – Ron Clapp, 1 Gabes Rd., Riverton, WY 82501 (307-856-6347)SS Supt. – Christy Nelson, PO Box 353, Kinnear, WY 82516Youth Min. Dir. – Patti Hessling, PO Box 418, Pavillion, Wy. 82523 (1-307-858-8858NMI President—Evelyn Westlake, PO Box 156, Kinnear Wy. 82516 (1-307-856-5860)Church Board Sec. -- Marilyn Lund, PO Box 55, Kinnear, WY 82516 (307-856-6270)Church Treas. – Michelle Dolbow, 427 West Powerline Rd. Pavillion Wy. 82523

(307-856-0310)

THE FORT MINISTRY (CTM) (051-0005) Area Code 307Location: (Mail: 732 W. Collins, Casper, WY 82601) 230 W. Yellowstone Hwy, Casper, WY 82601Web Address: www.thefortministry.com; (Email: lynn@covenantgroupinc.com; 307-265-0885; Fax: 307-333-0871)Pastor – James Shade (Kim), 3541 Indian Scout, Casper, WY 82604; (Email: pastorshade@gmail.com; 307-797-6691)Office Secretary – Lynn Johnson; 732W. Collins, Casper, WY 82601; )307-259-5896)Music Dir. – Thomas Fuhrer; 5120 Blackmore Rd., Casper, WY 82609;

(Email: impactingeternity@gmail.com)Children’s Min. Dir. – Maranda Sanchez; 4011 Kent, Casper, WY 82609

(Email: maranchez@aol.com)Youth Leader – Buddy Claney; 5120 Blackmore Rd., Casper, WY (Email: wyoyouthpastor@gmail.com) Adult Min. Dir. – Steven Schafer; 825 E. 26th St., Casper, WY 82601 (Email: monkeyboy12693@gmail.com) Church Treas. – Shari Blakeley, 16 Meadow Ln., Evansville, WY 82636 (Email: shari@pronghornpump.com)

TORRINGTON (Organized 1949) (051-0340) Area Code 307Location: 2741 Main St., Torrington WY 82240Web Address: www.torringtonnaz.com; Email: pastorkyle@torringtonnaz.com

Phone: 307-532-2824Pastor: (04/01/2014) Kyle Borger, (Marlane), 117 E. 28th Ave, Torrington, WY 82240, pastorkyle@torringtonnaz.com, Cell Phone (307-250-2045)Church Treas. – Marlane Borger, 117 E. 28th Ave, Torrington Wy 82240,

(mkborger@gmail.com. Cell Phone (307-250-0109)

1WHEATLAND (Organized 1934) (051-0360) Area Code 307Location -- (Mail: 1155 High St.), 12th and High St., Wheatland, WY 82201

(Email: ldbenjamin@juno.com; 307-322-2111)Pastor -- (2/21/94) Larry D. Benjamin, 1155 High St., Wheatland, WY 82201

(307-322-2111)NMI Pres. -- Marlin Marshall, 1009 15th St., Wheatland, WY 82201 (307-331-2961)Church Board Sec. – Marlin Marshall, 1009 15th St., Wheatland, WY 82201

(307-331-2961)Church Treas. -- Marlin Marshall, 1009 15th St., Wheatland, WY 82201 (307-331-2961)

WHITEFISH (Organized 1935) (051-0370) Area Code 406 Mail: 1125 7th Street East, Whitefish, MT 59937Location: 1125 7th st. E., Whitefish, MT 59937

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Web Address: www.wfnaz.org; Email: marilyn@wfnaz.org Fax: 406-862-8094; Phone: 406-862-2433

Pastor: (11/2015) Jason Johnston (Kala) 1123 7th St., Whitefish, MT 59937, (Email: jason@wfnaz.org, Cell: 509-594-6765

Office Secretary – Marilyn Riley - 213 Riley Lane - Columbia Falls, MT 59912 (406-892-3800) Music Dir. – Kala Johnston, 337 Shady River Ln., Whitefish, MT 59937, (406-594-6647)Childcare/School (Dir./Principal) – Kari Kimera, c/o 7 McDermott Ln., Kalispell, MT 59901

(406-261-0397)Children’s Min. Dir. – Marilyn Riley - 213 Riley Lane - Columbia Falls, MT 59912 (406-892-3800)NYI Pres. – Tara Bailey - 407 Beaver Creek Ranch Road, Whitefish, MT 59937 (406-863-9496)Prime Time Dir. – Manita Coggins, 503 Columbia Ave., Whitefish, MT 59937 (406-261-7584)Men’s Min. Dir. –Kent Reimer, 250 Reimer Ln., Whitefish, MT 59937Women’s Min. Dir. – Liz Seymour - 235 Song Bird Lane, Whitefish, MT 59937 (406-253-6398)NMI Pres. – Heidi Hagemeier - 140 Ponderosa Lane, Kalispell, MT 59901 (406-407-0638)Work & Witness Coord. –Heidi Hagemeier - 140 Ponderosa Lane, Kalispell, MT 59901 (406-407-0638) Church Board Sec. – Matt Bailey - 407 Beaver Creek Ranch Road, Whitefish, MT 59937 (406-863-9496) Church Treas. – Bob Jepsen, 350 Grouse Ridge Dr., Whitefish, MT 59937 (703-965-2912)

WIND RIVER RESERVATION, ARAPAHOE (Organized 1997) (051-0375) Area Code 307

Location - 509 17 Mile Rd., Arapahoe, WY 82510 (Email: v.roberts56@Hotmail.com; 307-856-6932)

Pastor -- (4/28/94) Bryce E. Roberts (Vicki), 509 17 Mile Rd., Arapahoe, WY 82510 (307-840-3300) Email: bryceroberts56@gmail.com

Church Treas.–Vicki Roberts, 509 17 Mile Rd. Arapahoe WY 82510 (307-856-6932)

G. ORDAINED ELDERS2001 PAS Arnold, Joseph D.(SonRise), 3625 Concord Rd. Cheyenne, WY 82001

(Email: iampastorjoe@gmail.com; 307-287-3526)1989 PAS Benjamin, Larry D. (Wheatland), 1155 High St., Wheatland, WY 82201

(307-322-2111)1974 RA Berg, Victor (Helena), 2974 Canal Circle, E. Helena, MT 59635

(406-227-6904)2016 PAS Borger, Kyle (Torrington), 2741 Main St., Torrington, WY 82240

(307-250-2045)1988 PAS Brown, W. Timothy (Riverton), P.O. Box 126 Kinnear, WY 82516

(701-535-0061)2004 PAS Capen, John Erwin (Bitterroot), PO Box 360, Victor, MT 59875

(406-239-4954)1973 DS Carr, William T. (New Hope), POB 80967, Billings, MT 59108

(406-839-6287)

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1966 RA Clapp, Ronald D. (Sunnyside), 1 Gabes Rd., Riverton, WY 82501 (307-856-6347)

2015 PAS Clark, Richard (Green River), 615 Ironwood Street, Green River, WY82935 (719-306-3128); Email: fabnazfam5@msn.com

1969 RA Coen, Larry D. (Laurel), 65 Scarborough Ave. Kalispell, MT 59901-2721(406-698-0460)

2010 PAS Connally, Matthew W. (Pablo), P.O. Box 255 Pablo, MT 59855-0255 (406-218-1990)

1972 RA Cook, Willis R. (Havre), 1800 N.W, Hughwood #148, Roseburg, OR 974171995 PAS Crider, Daniel D. (Laurel), 1304 Nez Perce Dr. Laurel, MT 59044-9645

(406-628-5833)1996 PAS Dahlberg, Larry N. Jr. (Cody First) 105 Casper Dr. Cody, WY 82414

(307-587-1152)2006 PAS/ Davis, Edward L., Jr. (Laramie), P. O. Box 948, Laramie, WY 82073

CHP (307-399-6285); Ed_32154@msn.com2009 PAS England, Judith, (Gillette), 42 Jayhawker St., Gillette, WY 82718

(307-680-6189)1965 RU Etter, Emmanuel E. (Bitterroot), 3341 New Hope Ln., Stevensville, MT 59870 (406-360-4008)2016 PAS Evans, Richard Scott (Sidney First), 605 9th St SW, Sidney, MT 59270

(562-809-4143)1977 PAS Ferguson, Phillip Eugene (Lander) 925 S. 9th St., Lander, WY 82520

(307-332-2207)1977 RA Gadbaw, Charles (Torrington), PO Box 255, Port Hadlock WA 98339-0255,

(360-385-9766, Email: Janice_hundtoff@yahoo.com)1977 RA Gilroy, Walter G. (Lander), 102 North Fork Rd., Lander, WY 82520

(307-349-5234)2000 PAS Graham, Terry L. (Poplar), Mail: PO Box 717, 302 B St. E., MT 59255

(406-768-3338)1965 RA Halsted, N. Douglas (Great Falls), 221 N. Jefferson St. Nampa, ID 83651-8816

(406-750-5822)2008 PAS Hampton, Jody; 859 Bellevue Ave.; Sheridan, WY 82801; (307-763-4510)2006 PSV- Holien, Michael R., P.O. Box 5066 Whitefish, MT 59937-5066, (406-212-3837)

PT1960 RU Hollinger, Robert E. (Sheridan), P.O. Box 553, Ranchester, WY 82839

(307-655-3387)1978 DIA Johnson, James David (Laurel), 2605 Red and King Gulch Rd., Laurel, MT

59044 (406-670-6642)2006 PAS Johnston, Jason R. 337 Shady River Ln. Whitefish, MT 59937-8200

(509-594-6765)1966 CHP/ Kaster, E. Ellis (Casper), 3833 S. Willis Ct., Independence, MO 64055

RA (816-701-6438)1986 PAS Koteskey, Edward (Kalispell), 75 Stafford St., Kalispell, MT 59901

(406-257-4956)1986 U Krantz, Thomas D., (Missoula) 6003 Mainview Dr., Missoula, MT 59803

(406-239-6699)

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1962 RA Kuykendall, W. Beecher (Billings New Hope), 1138 Crist Dr., Billings, MT 59105 (406-254-6543)

2003 DA Lance, Thomas J. (Casper), 325 W Summit St., Livingston MT 59047 (Email: tclance307@aol.com; 307-237-3513; 307-258-6772 cell)

1969 RA Maendl, Arthur P. (Torrington), 4135 Road 44, Yoder, WY 82244(307-534-1955)

1983 RA Mahlen, Maynard A. (Lewistown) 125 Silver Dr., Lewistown, MT 59457 (406-538-2571)

2015 PSV- McKenzie, Chad D. (Havre New Beginnings Fellowship), 1201 9th Ave., Havre, FT MT 59501 (614-208-1100)1980 PAS Martin, Jon D. (Sunnyside), 180 West Powerline Rd, Pavillion, WY 82523

(307-857-4193) 2002 PAS Middleton, Aaron, (River Rock) 327 Woodman Dr., Belgrade, MT 59714,

(503-812-1559, Email: goducks73@gmail.com) 2007 PAS O’Neal, Jason R. (Lewistown) 1004 Casino Creek Dr. Lewistown, MT

59457-3352 (406-535-5117)1984 PAS Oliver, Floyd H. P.O. Box 176 Basin, MT 59631-0176 (406-225-3564)2007 PAS Osso, Kenneth Dale (Missoula), 6120 Delarka Dr., Lola, MT 59847

(406-721-1168)1976 RA Perry, James Reed (Pablo), 1906 Woodbine Way, Polson, MT 59860

(406-210-4146); Email: jimandgloriaperry@yahoo.com1986 PAS Powell, John L. (Havre), PO Box 1375, Chinook, MT 59523 (406-357-3617)1970 RA Price, L. Dewayne (Missoula), 9276 Poppy Ct., Missoula, MT 59808

(406-728-4472)1996 PAS Roberts, Bryce E. (Wind River), 509 17 Mile Rd., Arapahoe, WY 82510

(307-840-3300)1961 RU Saffell, G. Brad (Sheridan), 1441 DeSmet, Sheridan, WY 82801 (307-674-

7517)2010 PAS Seitz, Mark Russell, (Helena), 125 Valley Dr., Helena, MT 59601

(406-442-7386; 406-439-3797 cell)2006 PAS Shanahan, Jeffery Dewayne (Billings New Hope) 1105 Babcock, Billings, MT 59102 (406-671-6518)1968 RU Snyder, George R. (Sheridan), PO Box 640, Ranchester, WY 82839

(307-655-9468) 1987 RA/ Spicer, Larry D. (Great Falls), 2526 11th Ave. S. #49, Great Falls, MT

PSV- 59405 (406-315-3426)PT

1957 RA- Tharp, James W. (Bozeman), 89 Kirsha Ln., Bozeman, MT 59718 ESR (406-599-8314)

2011 PAS Tygart, Matthew, (Powell Harvest), 352 W. Park St., Powell, WY 82435(Email: Tygarts@hotmail.com, 307-754-4842)

1980 GA Wade, Kenneth W. (Casper), POB 123, Kericho, Kenya, East Africa (Email: ken.wade@wgm.org )

1989 PAS Weyrauch, Patrick L. (Libby), POB 1642, Libby, MT 59923 (406-291-3511)2010 TRF Willson, Matthew, Transfer to Intermountain District in process.

(307-254-2453)2004 RA Wisenbaker, Jeanine M. (Evanston), 178 1st Ave., Evanston, WY 82930

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(307-789-8933; cell: 307-677-2483)

H. LICENSED MINISTERS2013 PSV- Bender, Andrea Christine (Laurel), 707 Clark Ave., Billings, MT 59101

PT (406-670-2459)2009 PAS Ceder, James (Casper), 2030 S. Jefferson St, Casper, WY 82601,

(307-797-5797)2008 PSV- Finch, Aaron Lucas (Bitterroot Valley), P.O. Box 247 Victor, MT 59875

FT (406-360-8629)2012 DA Kizer, James R. (Great Falls), 764 33rd Ave. NE, Great Falls, MT 59404

(406-750-5487)2010 PAS Lauver, Jeffrey (Great Falls), 1509 1st Ave. S., Great Falls, MT 59401

(406-590-1347)2013 DA McCormick, James Harrison (Great Falls), 1013 Carlos Dr., Great Falls, MT 59404 (406-788-8870)2015 PSV- Roberts, Trista, 6651 S. Srings Dr., Casper, WY 82604, (307-337-4541,

PT iamsetfree27@gmail.com)2016 PAS Shade, James, (The Fort Ministry), 3541 Indian Scout, Casper, WY 82604, (Email: pastorshade@gmail.com, 307-797-6691)2014 PSV- Stearns, Timothy Alan (Missoula), 16795 Lightning Dr., Frenchtown, MT

PT 59834 (406-370-4812)

I. EVANGELISM SERVICE, RETIRED1957 RA-ESR Tharp, James, W., 89 Kirsha Ln., Bozeman, MT 59718 (406-599-8314)

Role CodesDate indicates year of ordination or recognition. Letters indicate type of activity.CED--Christian Education Minister GS--General SuperintendentCHP-Chaplain MIS-MissionaryDA-District Assignment PAS--Pastor (including CTMs)DIA-District Interim Assigned PSV-FT/PT-Pastoral Service, Full-Time or

Part-TimeDS--District Superintendent RA Retired AssignedEDU-Education RU Retired UnassignedESR-Evangelism Service, Retired SEC--Song Evangelist, CommissionedEVC--Evangelist, Commissioned SER--Song Evangelist, RegisteredEVR Evangelist, Registered SPC-Special Service/InterdenominationalEVT--Evangelist, Tenured STU-StudentGA General Church Assignment TRF--In Process of Transfer

U-Unassigned

J. MINISTERS AND LAYMEN SERVING CONNECTIONAL INTERESTSCarr, William., (District Superintendent),(mail: PO Box 80967, Billings, MT 59108) Home

office, 1516 Silverrun Trail, Billings, MT 59106; (Email: btcarr@rmnaz.org; 406-839-6287 cell)

Johnson, James David (Laurel), 2605 Red and King Gulch Rd., Laurel, MT 59044 (406-670-6642)

Kizer, James R. (Great Falls), 764 33rd Ave. NE, Great Falls, MT 59404 (406-750-5487)

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McCormick, James Harrison (Great Falls), 1013 Carlos Dr., Great Falls, MT 59404 (406-788-8870)

II. GENERAL INFORMATION

A. RECEIVED AND RECEIPTED ON TRANSFER1. Elders

Aaron Middleton from Northwest DistrictMatthew Tygart from the Iowa District

2. Licensed MinistersJames Cedar from Upstate New York District

B. GRANTED TRANSFER AND RECEIPTED1. Elder

Timothy Clarkson, Intermountain DistrictEric Depew, Northwest DistrictJason States, South Central OhioMindy States, South Central OhioMatthew Willson, Intermountain

2. Licensed MinisterDonalee Phillips, Oregon District

C. DROPPED FROM MINISTERIAL ROLL1. Elder

Elizabeth J. Young

2. Licensed Minister

D. DECEASEDRev. (ret.) David McConnell

E. GRANTED RETIRED RELATIONSHIPWisenbaker, Jeanine M.

F. ELECTED TO ELDER’S ORDERSKyle Borger, Richard S. Evans

G. GRANTED RENEWAL OF MINISTER'S LICENSEAndrea Bender, Kyle Borger, Jim Ceder, Richard Evans, A. Lucas Finch, James Kizer,

Jeffrey Lauver, James McCormick, Trista Roberts, Timothy Stearns

H. GRANTED FIRST TIME MINISTER'S LICENSEJames Shade

I. CHURCH NAMES CHANGED406 Church to River Rock Church of the Nazarene

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III. PLAN OF EXAMINATIONA. INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS

EligibilityThe Ministerial Course of Study is open to anyone who is pursuing ordination as an

elder or deacon. This includes students who are attending college, seminary, and Nazarene Bible College, as well as those participating in the on-line Course of Study program.

To begin the enrollment process, a student contacts the Secretary of Directed Studies for an enrollment packet. He/she reviews the packet, completes the application and gives to his/her pastor to sign and submit to the district superintendent. The district superintendent approves/ disapproves the enrollment. If approved, the application is sent by the D.S. to the secretary of Directed Studies.

CoursesEach student must select the track in which he/she wishes to enroll: elder; deacon--

Christian education; deacon--compassionate ministries; deacon--music; deacon—youth; deacon--administration; deacon—chaplaincy; lay ministry. Each student must successfully complete a minimum of two courses each year to remain in the course of study. (429.3) If the student fails to maintain this minimum, he/she will be removed from the course of study.

The student must actively participate in a local church while completing the course of study. (426.3)

A student must have completed 1/4 of the required courses (6 courses in the online course of study program) to receive a district license.

A student has ten years after receiving his/her first district license to complete the course of study. (429.4)

Modes of StudyThe recommended mode of preparation for full-time Christian service is to attend a

Nazarene liberal arts college/university, Nazarene Bible College and, if possible, the Nazarene Theological Seminary. The Course of Study modules are available online through NNU or Nazarene Bible College. The Directed Studies Course of Study is under the immediate supervision of the District Board of Ministerial Development.

Directed Study (non-degree, certificate) RegulationsDirected Studies has moved into the twenty-first century, from courses to modules,

from textbooks, exams and reading books to interactive online education/training modules. Who may consider the directed studies route: those who cannot uproot the family

to go off to school; the budget won’t stretch to cover the cost of classes and feeding the family; don’t need another degree but have a call to preach; difficult to get away from current responsibilities to take classes.

The Directed Studies Course of Study Online program of NNU and NBC has been developed with you in mind. You can complete course work toward ordination in a timely fashion from your home or office.

1. Request an application and enroll with the district Board of Ministerial Development. Student must be enrolled prior to signing up for online courses.

2. The modules/courses will be completed through the NNU or NBC Course of Study online program. For the students participating in the NNU online Course of Study, the supervised ministry requirement is handled by the district.

a. Course work is all online. There may be some textbooks or other materials to purchase.

c. The student may wish to purchase books for his/her own library.

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d. To register, go to website: NNU: http://interests.nnu.edu/regionpastor; NBC: http://online.nbc.edu.

Bible College, College, and Seminary StudentsCollege, Bible school, and seminary students are responsible to the Board of

Ministerial Development to submit documentary evidence of academic standing in their respective schools by February 28 each year. Word of mouth will not suffice as documentary evidence. College and seminary students are reminded to plan their curriculum in harmony with the Manual requirements for study toward ordination. Course requirements are available from the online course of study at NNU, NBC or from the secretary of Directed Studies.

*********************************Graduate status from the prescribed Course of Study and completion of experience

requirement does NOT automatically qualify a candidate for ordination (430.3, 431.3). The Board of Ministerial Development is not obligated to recommend ordination upon completion of prescribed course of study and completion of the experience requirement but has the right to consider each case on its own merits. Ordination should always be viewed as a privilege, not a right. Candidates should never assume that passing the prescribed course of study and completing the experience

requirement automatically entitles them to ordination or imposes some legal obligation on the church. Election to ordination as elder or deacon is the prerogative of the District Assembly.

MINISTERS TRANSFERRING FROM ANOTHER EVANGELICALDENOMINATION

Ordained ministers, coming from another evangelical denomination, asking to have credentials recognized are required to complete at least the following courses: Exploring Nazarene History & Polity, Becoming a Holy People and Exploring John Wesley’s Theology.

Where to GoFor information, application and other relevant forms, contact Rev. Larry D. Spicer,

2526 11th Ave. S. #49, Great Falls, MT 59405 (406-315-3426)

IV. DAILY PROCEEDINGSFRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2016

The 89th District Assembly of the Rocky Mountain District opened at Billings Hotel & Convention, Billings, MT at 7:05 p.m. with a worship service including the report of the district superintendent.

Greetings and welcome were given by Rev. Bill Carr, District Superintendent. Rev. Carr announced the theme for the district for the upcoming year, “It’s a New Day”.

Recognition of Dr. J.K. Warrick, General Superintendent. Mrs. Warrick is unable to attend but she sends her greetings.

Opening prayerAddition guests were recognized: Dr. Joel Pearsall, NNU president.District leaders were acknowledged: District Advisory Board, Rev. John Capen, Rev.

Mark Seitz, Rev. Tom Lance, Liz Ott, Tom Vigil, Diana Clapp; Judy Weyrauch, NMI president, Lucas Finch, NYI president, Ken Osso, SDMI president, Ed Davis, District Secretary, Keri Wilson, District Treasurer.

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Rev. Bill Carr performed the Call to Worship using the Shofar, accompanied by Rev. Mark Seitz. Dr. J.K. Warrick lit the Menorah.

Dr. J.K. Warrick called the Assembly to order and opened it with prayer. Dr. J.K. Warrick presented Rev. Bill Carr, District Superintendent, to give his report

and challenge. Rev. Carr, in his report, encouraged us to be strong and courageous. We should look

forward to “A New Day” beginning in our own lives and the lives of our churches.Rev. Carr closed in prayer.

SATURDAY MORNING JUNE 25, 2016

Rev. Bill Carr welcomed delegates and visitors to the Saturday morning session of the district assembly.

Dr. J.K. Warrick opened the morning session.Motion to accept the organization of the assembly. Second. Adopted.Motion was made to accept the report of the District Superintendent as given last

night. Second. Adopted.Liz Ott and Mark Seitz presented the Carrs with a gift certificate and flowers for JanetMorning Devotions were led by Dr. J. K. Warrick, General Superintendent. Scripture

John 4:27-38. “Look Out Into the Field”. According to Hebrews 17 we need to remember to pray for our leaders. Pray for Coach and Janet, the District Advisory Board, and the local pastors. The local pastors should be cared for by taking care of their housing, personal attention, etc.

Janet expressed how Coach and her felt blessed to be prayed for and cared for.Motion to accept the District Advisory Report as found on pages 18 and 19 of the

assembly booklet. Second. Adopted.Rev. Ed Davis named his assistants as follows: registrar, Rev. Ed and Lois Davis;

Recording Secretary, Lois Davis; Election Secretary, Rev. Jody Hampton; Statistical Secretary, Rev. Ed Davis; Platform Page, Rev. Matthew Connally; Floor pages, Rev. Aaron Middleton, Rev. Jason O’Neal

The voting area was set as the entire seating area in the meeting room, platform, the tellers’ room and the assembly office

The times of Assembly set: Friday 7:00 p.m. Opening Service; Saturday 8:30 a.m. to adjournment; 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. workshops; 7:00 p.m. Ordination Service; Sunday 10:00 a.m. Communion Worship Service.

Nominating Committee report. Motion to accept the recommendations. Second. Adopted.

Greetings from Ken and Carolyn Wade, missionaries in Kenya, were read.Motion to seat alternates. Seconded. Adopted.The Board of Tellers #1 and #2 were named.Board of Ministry report (page 21 of the handbook) was approved by common consent.Dr. Warrick explained the purpose of the Ministerial Board and the process they used

for licensing ministers.New Pastors were introduced by Rev. Carr: Belgrade, River Rock, Aaron Middleton,

Casper First, Jim Cedar, The Fort Ministry, Jim Shade, Pablo, Matthew Connally, Powell, Harvest Community, Matt Tygart, Riverton, interim, Tim Brown.

Motion to elect by plurality. Seconded, Adopted.

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Nominating Committee report (page 17 of the handbook) was amended to add NAME to ballot. Motion to accept the report. Seconded. Adopted.

Board of Tellers #1 called to receive ballots for the vote of District Advisory Board, and District Finance Committee, Delegates to the General Assembly. Instructions were given to the delegates to wait to complete their ballot until further instructions are given. The portion on the ballot for General Assembly delegates will be considered a nominating ballot. Ballots were distributed. Delegates voted. Ballots collected and Board of Tellers dismissed.

Dr. Warrick explained the role of the District Advisory Board (pages 18 and 19 of the handbook) and asked if there were any questions. There is a discrepancy regarding the sale amount of land of Billings New Hope. The correct amount will be inserted after District Assembly. Green River reports that its piece of land sold for $2000.00 not $2500.00

Motion to receive the report with the two changes. Seconded. Adopted.District Treasurer’s Report given by Keri Wilson. Motion to accept the report. Second.

Adopted. Finance Committee report (pages 22-29 of the handbook) was reviewed.Motion to accept the report with the dates changed to 2015-2016. Seconded. Adopted. Dr. Warrick urged the District Advisory Board to consider increasing the pay for the

District Superintendent.Board of Tellers #2 was called to receive and distribute ballots for General Assembly

Delegates. Instructions were to vote for two ministerial and 2 lay delegates. There will be one ballot and the third, fourth, and fifth highest vote getters will be considered alternates. The following names are to be removed from the ballot: Judith England, Jason O’Neal, Matt Tygart, Wayne Butler, Brad Johnson, Ron Nettie, Daryl Olson, and Craig M.

Motion to accept the ballot. Seconded. Adopted.Ballots were distributed. Delegates voted. Ballots collected and Board of Tellers

dismissed.

NNU President’s report given by President, Dr. Joel Pearsall. A video clip was shown of the Shulz family who had four children attend NNU. The message was that NNU helps youth achieve their goals. The Rocky Mountain District has been faithful to send students, and finances, and has been faithful to pray.

Dr. Fred Fullerton is not able to attend assembly this year as there has been one of their staff that has some family health issues and Dr. Fullerton is presently needed at NNU to prepare for PALCON. Prayer is requested for Steve and Michelle (NNU), PALCOM, Dr. Fullerton, and the Shulz family who lost their mother shortly after the video was filmed. Dr.Warrick also requested prayer for the Christian colleges and their leadership, that they would find favor with the government. There is legislation up now in California regarding Christian colleges. Motion to accept the Education report as found on pages 31 and 32 of the assembly booklet. Second. Adopted.

Ballot results were read and the following declared elected.District Advisory Board – 3 year term:

Elder: John Capen Lay: Liz Ott Elder for a 1 year term:JD Shanahan

District Finance Committee – 3 year term:Elder: Dan Crider Lay: Bill Kolberg

NNU Trustee – 3 year term:Liz Ott

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General Assembly DelegatesEd KoteskyLiz OttTom VigilAlternates: Matt Connally Ken ReimerJody HamptonCliff HavenBill BarrettPatti Hessling

Motion to refer the choice of alternates to be made by the District Advisory Board.Seconded. Adopted.

Pastor’s ReportsDream Team #1 - Powell Harvest Community, Matt Tygart; Cody, Larry Dahlberg; Billings New Hope Church, J.D. Shanahan; Sheridan, Jody Hampton, Laurel, Dan Crider.Dream Team #2: - Havre Hi-Line, Chad McKenzie; Basin, Floyd Oliver; Lewistown, Harvest Fellowship, Jason O’Neal; Sidney, Richard Evans; Great Falls, Jeff Lauver; Helena, Mark Seitz; Belle Grade, River Rock, Aaron Middleton; Havre New Beginnings, John PowellDream Team #3 – Missoula, Ken Osso; Kalispell, Ed Kotesky; Victor-Bitterroot, John Capen and Bill & Roxanne Goin; Whitefish, Jason Johnston; Libby, Pat Weyrauch; Pablo, Matt ConnallyDream Team #4 – Lander, Phil Ferguson; Riverton, Tim Brown (interim); Green River, Rich Clark; Evanston, Jeanine WisenbakerDream Team #5 – Torrington, Kyle Borger; Cheyenne SonRise, Joe Arnold; Gillette, Judith England; Casper First, Jim Cedar; Wheatland, Larry Benjamin; Casper, The Fort Ministry, Jim Shade; Laramie Connections, Ed DavisNot present for reports: Wind River, Bryce Roberts; Poplar, Terry Graham; Sunnyside Kinnear, Jon Martin

Motion made to allow district secretary to edit and correct the minutes. Second. Adopted.

2015-2016 Memorial Roll report: “Your sorrow shall be turned into joy,” John 16:20bBitterroot: Gary Walz

Kenneth KostkaCasper First: Frances Dixon

Shirley WardCheyenne SonRise: Linda McKeeHelena: Francis Clearman

Don ShortRay Williams

Kalispell: Theodore HolmquistBob LaneDoretta NeesChuck NorickGlenda Weddle

Laramie Connections: Rev. David McConnell (retired)Laurel: Elwin Johnson

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Libby: Lee KramerRichard O’BrienLen Rice

Missoula: Billie CotePablo: Wendell AbrahamsonSheridan: Don BurtisSunnyside: Betty Turner

Motion to close the 89th Assembly at the end of the ordination service. Seconded. Adopted.Closing prayerThe 89th assembly business session adjourned at 12:40pm.The afternoon workshop was conducted by Alan Hirsch.

Ordination service will be conducted by Dr. J.K. Warrick, General Superintendent. Ordinands: Kyle Borger and Richard Evans. A first time district license will be presented to Jim Shade. Ordinands will be honored with a reception following the service.

V. ReportsA. DISTRICT OFFICERS

District SuperintendentFriday EveningJune 24, 2016

They were a picture of discouragement.  They had been defeated, and they now were living as an afflicted and downtrodden people.  They had lost sight of hope and had allowed themselves to be overcome by despair.  At their best, they were living in survival mode; at their worst, they had given up and were barely existing.  Their hearts chanted the mantra that kept them going: “One more day, just get through one more day.”  They were alive, but not really living.  

Out of the pit of this mundane existence a voice cries out.  The message that the voice announces is shocking.  The voice shouts, “Listen up! God has an announcement!”   Suddenly every ear is tuned into the voice.  “What is God saying?” is the question being asked by the people.  The voice cries out, “It’s a New Day!” God says, “It’s a New Day!”

I. What is the meaning of the message, “It’s a New Day?” 

Does it mean another 24-hours is beginning? Does it mean the ending of a previous 24 hours?  Isaiah, the voice crying out to a despairing people, announces: “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.  “See,” God says, “I am doing a new thing! I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”  (Isaiah 43:18-19)

Isaiah would on numerous occasions cry out to Israel, “Listen! God is on the move, on the move, Hallelujah! God is on the move in many mighty ways. God is on the move, on the move today!” Isaiah 62:2b says, “You, Israel, will be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will bestow.  No longer will you be called Desolate.  But you will be called or known as ‘My delightful one’; ‘My bosom friend.”

The message of “It’s a New Day” is a message of hope, help, and healing. It’s a message of grace, love, and blessing that begins in Genesis 1 and continues throughout the story of God and creation to Revelation 21:5 wherein the living Word of God declares “I am making everything new!”

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This Divine Proclamation, “It’s a New Day” is intentionally referenced and illustrated throughout scripture as it is designed to remind us ever and always of the character and nature of God.  He is the God who out of chaos creates a “New Day!”  He is the God who, from defeat and ashes, creates a “New Day.”  He is the God who into the darkness of discouragement and despair declares, “It’s a New Day.”  He is the God who enters into the depths of death and the grave and emerges declaring, “It’s a New Day.”  He is the God who in the midst of all our darkest and seemingly hopeless situations calls out to us with authority and assurance, “It’s a New Day!” He is the God who says to any and all, “Walk with Me, trust in Me and I will lead you into a “New Day.””  God is the God, the only God of all creation, who can and does create a “New Day.” As such, He gives us the opportunity to leave the past, its failures and frustrations, its hurts and disappointments, its losses and its fading glories, in order to experience the hope, the healing and the blessings of His “New Day” promises.

II. What are the indicators of a “New Day?”

Is it simply another day wherein the sun rises in the eastern sky? Is it the ring or music of the alarm awakening us from our sleep?  What indicates it’s a “New Day?”

The reality is that when God announces it’s a “New Day,” He has more in mind than a 24-hour cycle of time.  He is announcing in essence a new beginning, a “New Day” to correct or reconcile mistakes, failures, and sins.  He is also announcing new opportunities to move beyond our current situations to embrace His new promises of a present future.  Jeremiah affirms God’s promise of love and care to Israel in Lamentations 3:19-23: “I remember my affliction and my wandering, the bitterness and the gall.  I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me.  Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail.  They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” 

Tonight I would say to all, regardless of where your life situation is currently, that God’s announcement to you is an invitation to experience a “New Day.” A “New Day” of promise, a “New Day” of hope, a “New Day” in which His blessings of presence and peace will invade your life, and in their coming you will discover to a greater degree how great is His love for you.

As a District of churches, I would announce to you, it’s a “New Day!” The indicators of such are more and greater than our statistics but they join in and declare we are moving forward:

Morning Worship: 1718 (church year 2015/2016) vs 1592 (church year 2014/2015)Discipleship: 1707 (church year 2015/2016) vs 1696 (church year 2014/2015)

New Starts: 2Finances: $3,092,639.00 (church year 2015/2016) vs

$3,038,896.00 (church year 2014/2015)More importantly, there are some great stories of “New Day” indicators you will

hear tomorrow that are testimonies of the reality that God is on the move, on the move today in and among the Rocky Mountain District Team.

III. What is the responsibility of a “New Day?”

The old adage that to do the same thing you’ve been doing and yet expect a different outcome is a bit ridiculous at best, but more possibly is the definition of insanity.  The responsibility of a “New Day” is to learn from the past, correct the mistakes, improve

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on the strengths, anticipate and be prepared to adjust as the ever changing circumstances dictate.  We cannot rely on what we did yesterday.  A “New Day” will demand new responses.  Jesus faced this issue when, as Matthew records in his gospel narrative, Jesus was questioned about his behavior and that of His disciples as opposed to the traditions of the past and present. 

Matthew 9:9-16, NIV: “As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth.  ‘Follow me,’ He told him, and Matthew got up and followed Him.  While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and sinners came and ate with Him and His disciples.  When the Pharisees saw this, they asked His disciples, ‘Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?’ On hearing this, Jesus said, 'It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.  But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.’  Then John’s disciples came and asked Him, ‘How is it that we and the Pharisees fast often, but Your disciples do not fast?’ Jesus answered, ‘How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while he is with them? The time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.  No one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment, for the patch will pull away from the garment, making the tear worse. Neither do people pour new wine into old wineskins.  If they do, the skins will burst; the wine will run out and the wineskins will be ruined.  No, they pour new wine into new wineskins, and both are preserved.”

The two questions:

1. Why do You eat with tax collectors and sinners? 2. Why do Your disciples not fast as we do? 

Jesus’ response was to announce to them that it’s a “New Day.”  God’s “New Day” has come and our responsibility is to acknowledge that we must:

a. Let go of the past while learning from its successes as well as its failures; and b. Continue to improve and grow and develop in our faith, under-standing,

knowledge, and love of Christ and others. We must develop new practices to meet our changing world.

New wine needs new wine skins and old clothing requires old patch cloths.  Thus, the responsibility for the church is to constantly assess the practices that need to change in order to be effective in our missional purpose of being Christ’s witnesses and instruments of His grace and love to a needy world.  At the same time in this “New Day” we must continue to retain the integrity and principle core of God’s message: There is hope, help and healing for our lives only through Christ.  Thus, what should be the practices associated with “New Day” living?

1. First and foremost, our focus is to be on loving Christ with all we are and all we possess.  To follow Him by living out His virtues and values in our attitudes in our conversations and in our behavioral responses to life and others. 

2. We must daily live as His witnesses to our world.  This will necessitate that we speak of Jesus to others and develop intentional relationships of caring grace and love with others beyond our normal circle of family and friends.

3. We will need to constantly evaluate our ministry practices in light of the ever-changing demographic and cultural interest and needs of our communities.  Thus, we will need to change when needed so that the church remains relevant and effective in ministry to its community.

4. We must remain committed to being a people of prayer.

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5. We must always be expectantly looking for and working toward God’s “New Day” creation revealed in Revelation 21:3-4, “Look, God’s dwelling place is now among the people and He will dwell with them.  They will be His people and God Himself will be with them and be their God.  He will wipe every tear from their eyes.  There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

Thus, the reality is that God promises us each and every day, as we awaken, a choice.  We can either awaken to repeat living in the past, or we can embrace a “New Day.” A “New Day” wherein God’s promises become fresh and new, allowing us to embrace a new beginning, a new opportunity to grow and be shaped toward God’s ultimate desire and design.

His desire is that we reflect the glory of Jesus in our lives, that we live out the inheritance in Christ, not through the power that we possess, but through the power provided by the Holy Spirit.  The Apostle Paul expresses this best in a paraphrase from 2 Corinthians chapter 3: ‘Those who live in faith and obedience in God’s “New Day” will reflect like a mirror the image of Christ.  They will do so because the Holy Spirit is working within them, changing and shaping their lives inwardly and outwardly in attitudes of humility and obedience, in expressions of grace, love, forgiveness and holiness so that more and more we become like Jesus.’

This is God’s invitation to us each day as we awaken.  He invites us to embrace and live a “New Day.”

It’s a “New Day,” Rocky Mountain District.  We have God’s promises before us.  God is on the move and His desire is that we experience what it is to be a living church. A church of the “New Day!” A church wherein new Christ followers are being added daily, maturing disciple are being developed, and new communities of hope, help and healing are being birthed.

“The Living Church”by

John Stott

“I have a dream of a church which is a biblical church-which is loyal in every particular to the revelation of God in Scripture, whose pastors expound Scripture with integrity and relevance, and so seek to present every member mature in Christ, whose people love the word of God,  and adorn it with an obedient and Christ-like life, which is preserved from all unbiblical emphases, whose whole life manifests the health and beauty of biblical balance. I have a dream of a biblical church. I have a dream of a church which is a worshipping church- whose people come together to meet God and worship him,  who know God is always in their midst and who  bow down before him in great humility, who regularly frequent the table of the Lord Jesus,  to celebrate his mighty act of redemption on the cross, who enrich the worship with their musical skills, who believe in prayer and lay hold of God in prayer, whose worship is expressed not in Sunday services and prayer gatherings only but also in their homes, their weekday work and the common things of life.

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I have a dream of a worshipping church. I have a dream of a church which is a caring church- Whose congregation is drawn from many races,  nations, ages and social backgrounds, and exhibits the unity and diversity of the family of God whose fellowship is warm and welcoming, and never marred by anger, selfishness, jealousy or pride, whose members love one another with a pure heart fervently, forbearing one another, forgiving one another, and bearing one another’s burdens, which offers friendship to the lonely, support to the weak, and acceptance to those who are despised and rejected by society, whose love spills over to the world outside, attractive, infectious, irresistible, the love of God himself. I have a dream of a caring church. I have a dream of a church which is a serving church- which has seen Christ as the Servant and has heard his call to be a servant too, which is delivered from self-interest, turned inside out, and giving itself selflessly to the service of others, whose members obey Christ’s command to live in the world,  to permeate secular society, to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world, whose people share the good news of Jesus simply, naturally and enthusiastically with their friends, which diligently serves its own parish, residents and workers, families and singe people, nationals and immigrants, old folk and little children, which is alert to the changing needs of society, sensitive and flexible enough to keep adapting its program to serve more usefully, which has a global vision and is constantly  challenging its young people to give their lives in service, and constantly sending its people out to serve. I have a dream of a serving church. I have a dream of a church which is an expectant church- whose members can never settle down in material affluence or comfort, because they remember that they are strangers and pilgrims on earth, which is all the more faithful and active because it is  waiting and looking for its Lord to return, which keeps the flame of the Christian hope burning brightly in a dark, despairing world, which on the day of Christ will not shrink from him in shame, but rise up joyfully to greet him. I have a dream of an expectant church.”  A New Day Every Day Church.

My prayer is that together we will share this dream and, with God’s leading and guidance, may this dream become reality across the Rocky Mountain District.

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Respectfully Submitted,BILL CARR

2. District NMI PresidentJune 26, 2015

“Coach” Carr, Delegates and friends, The last time I stood on this stage was a year ago after listening to the results of the

voting for the Rocky Mountain District NMI President. I told you that it was a great honor to lead the District NMI and that missions was very close to my heart. I was tasked with a great responsibility at that time. Now I stand in front of you again to report on the twelve months that have passed between then and now.

This past year has been a year of praying, preparing, praying, pleading, praying, pausing, praying, praising, praying, persuading, and praying. Yes, I have spent many hours in prayer for the District churches and their NMI programs.

I attempted to contact all local presidents personally this year. I was able to speak with over half of them. I heard exciting stories about how God helped churches reach goals for offerings. I heard local presidents share their concerns about how they wished they could do more at their local church. I look forward to catching up with the rest of the local presidents sometime this year and meeting those newly elected presidents.

In September we were privileged to have retiring missionary James Williams, from a Creative Access country, speak at nine of our churches; District Council members, Bill Barrett and Matthew Connally, attended the Northwest Regional Work & Witness Conference; and, at the end of September, I received an urgent request from the Global NMI Office for Crisis Care Kits and School Pal-Packs. There were several churches who responded to this need. Thank you for showing the world that the Rocky Mountain District cares about them. 

November was the deadline set by Children’s Mission’s Coordinator, Janet Carr, for the poster contest asking children to create a poster reflecting the 100th Anniversary of Nazarene Missions and our project to help with The Community Based Health Care in Papua New Guinea. Council member, JoAnn Hirning, did an excellent job promoting the project to the churches on the district. 

February 23rd, it was my privilege to meet with Ellen Syvret (one of our LINKS missionaries) and her companion, Jenna, in York, England. My husband, Pat, and I treated Ellen and Jenna to lunch and thoroughly enjoyed sharing stories with them. I would like to share a greeting from Ellen with you now.

Now, let’s move on to your reports for the last twelve months. I would like to focus on the four sections of the mission statement related to becoming a Mission Priority One church.

The question was asked, “Is your church praying for global concerns?”

Only 25 of the 29 reporting churches checked Yes. As I read this portion of the report, I was concerned. I hope to see that 100% of our churches check YES! next year. The deal is, this is probably one of the easiest sections to complete. 

Every day, something happens around the world that could be impacted by your prayers. Ephesians 6:17-19 (NIV) says, “Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the

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Lord’s people.” Please make prayer a priority – I can guarantee you that you will be glad you did. 

Is your church discipling children, youth, and adults in mission by inviting them to mission services and encouraging them to explore mission opportunities?

Twenty-three (23) churches reported that they were discipling. Part of discipling is putting missions in front of people so they can learn. I have scheduled a district tour for Bill Kwon (one of our LINKS missionaries) next summer. Please let me know if you would be interested in hosting him in your church. If there is enough interest, a second district tour will be scheduled.

Is your church giving 5.5% of your current income to World Evangelism Fund (WEF)?

Twenty-two (22) churches reported reaching this goal. World Evangelism Fund is the lifeblood of missions. Let’s be creative and think

outside of the box to help your church find ways to reach this goal. This is not just the responsibility of the local NMI President, others have great ideas as well. Speak to your Pastor and NMI President about your ideas. I’m sure they will be happy to listen.

Is your church educating your members through multimedia resources, missions books, service projects, and meetings with a mission emphasis?

Twenty (20) churches reported that they were using multiple ways to educate their members.

Again, this takes creative thinking. If you are having trouble in this area, please contact me or any of the District Council members. We are all there to help you promote missions in your local church.

As I conclude my report to this convention, I would like you to get out the flame that you received when you picked up your packet this morning. Hold your flame high and sing with me, “This Little Light of Mine”. 

Please let this flame be a reminder to you as you leave here and get back into your normal routine to be “Ignited to Serve”.

Respectfully submitted,JUDY WEYRAUCH

3. District Sunday School Ministries ChairmanJune 24, 2016

At the beginning of this past year, I took a sabbatical from my local ministry. This meant that many of the weeks before and after my time away were very heavy with local responsibilities. This resulted in the members of our SDMI council assuming much of my responsibilities for a few months, and I can’t thank them enough for the work that was done.

In my absence, much research was done to figure out a solution for problems we have encountered with our camping program. The Montana Kids’ Camp had a slight rebound in registrations this past year. However, after three years of significant decline in our Wyoming camp, we have arrived at the conclusion that our Wyoming Kids’ Camp is no longer a viable option for the short-term future. There were several options we considered, but ultimately arrived at the decision to combine our Montana and Wyoming camps to provide one Kids’ Camp for the near future. Our hope is that we will see growth

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in the local churches and eventually outgrow this model and perhaps return to a camp for each state.

We were already locked into our campground in Northwestern Montana for the summer of 2016, and we realize this presents significant transportation challenges for our Wyoming churches. We want to work with you, and I strongly encourage you to speak with Kyle Borger as he has some ideas for networking and doing what is necessary to get every kid to camp. In the summer of 2017, we have already secured a campground more centrally located, and I will let that information come to you as it is ready.

In the midst of all of this, we’ve seen a miracle of sorts—Pastor Larry Spicer is only 55-years-old, but he has been directing our Montana Kids’ Camp for 75 years. He has recruited his replacement and is making this his last year of directing. I can’t begin to imagine the number of kids whose lives have been impacted by Pastor Larry (we have some kids attending camp these days whose parents were kids at a camp Larry directed). We have all benefited a great deal from Larry’s service and passion for discipleship (not only in the area of camps, but also with adults across our district), and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

We have begun to engage some new faces in our district discipleship efforts, and we are happy to announce that there will be a district children’s quizzing program starting back up for this year. If you have interest in this, I would encourage you to speak with Candace Tygert. Further, Andrea Bender and Candace will be working together to develop a vision for children’s ministry across our district. If that is an area you have interest, I would encourage you to reach out and connect with Andrea and Candace.

“Something’s not quite right here.” This is a sentiment that has existed for several years in the North American church. Many books have been published about “the problem.” Countless articles have been constructed to explain why people are leaving the church. So much of the postmodern writing has been very deconstructive in nature—articulating the problems we have felt but couldn’t put a finger on, but often without suggesting much in the way of constructive response as we face the days ahead.

Coach Bill has been providing books for every pastor on our district a couple times a year, and one of the authors he put in our hands is Alan Hirsch. Hirsch offers a fresh perspective on the reasons for the change in the Christian culture, and he points out that most of what we do in the patterns of church life has more to do with a political movement in the 1600’s than with any spiritual movement. However, he also does a fantastic job of pointing to the hope that we have in our time—he offers tangible ways to become missional people who can, together, become a missional movement.

Bill helped secure the services of Alan Hirsch as our SDMI and District Assembly speaker this year, and I simply can’t stress enough how significant it is for us to prayerfully consider what he has to say. It will challenge our thinking, and it may even upset us at times. But this can be the beginning of a conversation that can help us think through some creative solutions to the problems facing us in our time.

My hope is for networks of connections between pastors and lay leaders to spring to life as we seek to be the church for God’s mission in this world. But it must begin with a common conversation, and that is why we were desperate to bring Alan to this assembly. Please engage his teaching thoughtfully and prayerfully, and let us look forward, working together to better accomplish our mission on the Rocky Mountain District.

Respectfully submitted,KEN OSSO

4. District NYI President

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April 1, 2016

Greetings, Rocky Mountain District Friends! It’s hard to believe, but it’s been a full year since we last gathered together for REJOICE. There have been several activities involving us in that timeframe, so I will begin by touching on those.

In July, 18 students and four adults went to Louisville, KY for NYC2015. The theme of NYC was “Thy Kingdom Come”, and the focus was on the Lord’s Prayer. From the entire USA/Canada Region, there were 7,030 student and adult participants at NYC. This was the largest attended NYC since Toronto in 1999. NYC was also a huge financial success for USA/Canada NYI, and as a result, they have sent funds back to each Field on the Region to assist with youth leader training. It should be noted that none of these surplus funds come from student registration fees. They are primarily from event sponsors.

SuperCamp was held in August. Our numbers were down, with 104 total people there. Though we never like to lose numbers, the lower numbers did allow us to play around with the format a bit, which I believe led to a more meaningful SuperCamp experience. Pastor Mike Holien from Kalispell led music and as speaker.

In October, five teens and two adults from the Flathead joined me at Northwest Nazarene University for “The Call Conference” The Call is an event sponsored by NW Field NYI and held at NNU to help juniors and seniors in high school assess what God’s call for their lives may be. It is an intense 2½ days of learning and worship, and it is one of the most meaningful conferences that I have ever been a part of. The Call has previously been held every year, but it is now being transitioned to an every other year event. So it will not be held this fall. If you are currently a freshman or sophomore in high school, I encourage you to begin thinking about attending The Call in the Fall of 2017.

Our Bible Quizzing program has picked up as we have seen new people and churches become a part of it. It has been great to see Missoula join in! Our Casper First Church has been blessed by having the Tabor family move in from the Chicago area. Karl has many years of Bible Quizzing experience, and he is organizing a district team to take to the biannual national tournament this summer at Southern Nazarene University. Ben Finch continues to direct Bible Quizzing on the Rocky Mountain District.

As the district NYI president, I am also a member of the NW Field NYI Council. This council meets twice a year on the campus of Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, ID. In just a couple of weeks, April 15-17, the NW Field Council will be hosting a brand new youth conference at NNU: The Gathering. This event will contain the field Bible Quiz Tournament, and it will also include opportunities for fellowship with other teens across the NW Field, connecting with NNU students, amazing times of worship, and workshops with professionals, coaches, and professors in several different fields of interest. The speaker for The Gathering is Rev. Scott Daniels, who is one of the best speakers in the Church of the Nazarene. There is not much time left to register (cutoff is April 4 th), but if you have any questions or are interested, you can speak with me before the end of REJOICE. Also, our REJOICE speaker this year, Sherri Walker, is the coordinator for “The Gathering”, so she may be able to answer your questions as well.

In addition to The Gathering, NW Field NYI is also launching a new event this October called The Summit. Last year, we surveyed pastors and youth leaders from across the Northwest to see what services we could provide for them. One of the biggest expressed needs was training and development for local youth leaders. That is what The Summit will be. I do not have a lot of information on it yet, but in a week and a half I will be meeting with the NW Field Council, and after that meeting I should be able to pass on some more specific information. If you are a youth leader, whether a paid youth pastor or

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a volunteer, I encourage you to consider attending The Summit. Our goal is to make it as affordable as possible. Remember the surplus from NYC that I mentioned was passed on to the Fields? Well, NW Field NYI received $25,000 from USA / Canada NYI specifically for youth leader development.

In my capacity as district president and a member of the NW Field NYI Council, I also serve a role of representing Northwest Nazarene University to you all. Each field of the USA/Canada Region has a university or college, and ours is NNU. Due to an Admissions Department event that is taking place this weekend, NNU was unable to send a representative here this year. If you have any questions about our university, though, you can speak with me, and I can connect you with our Admissions Officer. If you were here last year, you may remember that our speaker this year, Pastor Sherri, was our Admissions Officer last year. She has since transitioned on from NNU. Our new contact is Courtney Gilbert.

Several weeks ago, I met with all of the NYI district leaders from the USA/Canada Region in Boston, Massachussetts for our annual Leadership Conference (LC). At LC, we receive training on how to better engage and connect with students in our cultural context. We also discuss past events and begin planning future events. So at LC, it was announced that the next NYC will be held in Phoenix, Arizona. It will be in July of 2019. It sounds like it is a long way off, but the time will go by quickly. Anyone who is currently in fifth thru ninth grade is of the age that they will be able to attend NYC2019. It is still way too early to say too much much about costs, but we anticipate that students from our district will pay around $1,500 to attend. It is not too early to begin saving! If the cost does end up being $1,500, if you save about $9 a week from now until then, you will have enough to attend.

I now want to take a moment to recognize the NYI Council that was elected and appointed at REJOICE last year. When I call you, if you are here, please come forward. Our Middle School Representatives were Dawson Hill and Matthew Lance. Our High School Representatives were Rebecca Dwyer and James Knight. Our Wyoming Adult Representative is Ben Finch. Our Montana Adult Representative is Jared Shanahan. Our Secretary is Trista Roberts. Our Treasurer is Katie Pilsch. And Our Vice President, the assistant to the district president, is Andy Maendl.

Finally, I want to say a few things about SuperCamp. I have registration forms for campers and application forms for staff ready, and they will be out on a table tomorrow. The dates are August 1st thru 6th, and we will be returning to Yellowstone Alliance Adventures outside of Bozeman, MT. This year, we will be presenting last year’s NYC theme, Thy Kingdom Come, as our SuperCamp theme, and several leaders from our district will speak. I have invited Nathan Capen, the former youth pastor in Missoula, to come and lead the music. I am anticipating that SuperCamp this year will be great!

Report closed as the convention joined with me in praying the Lord’s Prayer for adjournment of the Rocky Mountain NYI District.

Respectfully Submitted,A. LUCAS FINCH

B. DISTRICT BOARD AND STANDING COMMITTEES1. Advisory and Property Board

1. Advisory and Property Board

Dr. J.K. Warrick, Rev. William T. Carr, members and friends of the 89th Rocky Mountain District  Assembly. The Rocky Mountain District Advisory Board consisting of

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Chairman, District Superintendent, Rev. William T. Carr, laypersons: Tom Vigil, James Holmquist and Liz Ott; elders: Rev. John Capen, Rev. Mark Seitz and Rev. Tom Lance (secretary) met under the leadership of Rev. Carr. 

Rev. Carr’s leadership of the District Advisory Board carried a continued focus on “Creating Communities of Hope and Help through Following Jesus” across the district. Prayer and concentration on continued and creative training of pastors and lay persons, new start development and implementation and a new focus on ministry to our Native American communities across our district. New Starts, property issues and strengthening the health of the local church all brought a number of recommendations to the District Advisory and Property Boards for consideration. 

District Advisory Board members met once in person, and often by email and by conference call with the following actions and information:  Credential Transfers  Transfer In, Elders 

Matthew Tygart, Iowa District Aaron Middleton, Northwest District

Transfers In, License Ministers  James Cedar, Upstate New York District

Transfer Out, Elders  Eric Depew, Northwest District Jason States, South Central Ohio Mindy States, South Central Ohio Timothy Clarkson, Intermountain District

Transfers Out, License Minister  Donnalee Phillips, Oregon Pacific District 

Appointed Pastors Approved  Floyd Oliver (Basin)  Jim Shade (The Fort Ministry in Casper)  John Powell (Havre New Beginnings Fellowship)  Chad McKenzie (Havre Hi-Line)  Kyle Borger (Torrington)  Larry Benjamin (Wheatland)  Bryce Roberts (Wind River)  Steve Clark (Livingston Supply Pastor)  Tim Brown (Riverton Interim) 

Approved granting retirement status for Rev. Jeanine Wisenbaker. Approved the recommendation for Ordination of Kyle Borger (Torrington) and Richard Evans (Sidney).Approved Dropping from Elders Orders – Elizabeth J. Young per The Manual 537.5.District Properties Request  * Approved Columbia Fall to be listed for sale and give current lessor first right of refusal.  * Approved roofing Livingston parsonage and placing all other property for sale other than the parsonage.  Parsonage building to be relocated for future parsonage.  Name Change Request  •  Approved name change from 406 Church of the Nazarene to River Rock Church of the Nazarene  Finance Actions  * Approved Keri Wilson as RMD Treasurer  * Approved proposed District Financial Budget for 2016/2017 

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* Laramie Connections – Approved sale of the church and parsonage property for $580,000.  The church received an initial $160,000 down payment.  The remainder is being financed by Laramie Connections for 5 years with a balloon payment of the remaining balance due in 2021.   * Butte parsonage – sold for $110,000  * Billings New Hope (small strip of land) – sold for $19,867.10 * Green River (small strip of land) – sold for $2,000  Further Actions  * Approved designating a scholarship committee to implement and monitor our 2 scholarship programs for our District college students * Discussed a strategy for Partners in Ministries (a fund to assist in the development of new start and restart churches).  We currently receive $12,000 a year for Partners in Ministries Fund.  The district has $56,800 currently committed to helping the district with new start and restart churches.  The district currently has $732,000 in restricted funds and we propose that this be invested in a portfolio that allows the interest gained to be utilized for the Partners in Ministry fund.    * The district received a $100,000 tithe from the 406 Church.  The district proposes that we use this to establish new start and restart churches on the district.    * Approved a nominating committee as listed   1. Rev. JD Shanahan, Billings New Hope    4. Liz Ott, Casper First  2. Rev. Joe Arnold, Cheyenne SonRise    5. Drex Archer, Belgrade River Rock  3. Rev. Larry Spicer, Great Falls     6. Tom Vigil, Sheridan  * Approved designating a Committee for General Assembly Resolutions, to review, prepare and submit all resolutions that come from our district in preparation for General Assembly, including Rev. Ed Davis as District Secretary, having Coach Carr form the committee at his discretion.   * Approved a District policy on Weddings as set by denomination as identified by the district being in agreement with the General Church. This document has been sent to pastors.   a. We as a DAB affirm the wedding policy and encourage each local church to adopt the policy as a local church policy for marriage.   b. Encouraging each local congregation to have in their policy manual and board minutes a statement that endorses the Church of the Nazarene’s manual statement on marriage. District Strategy 2016-2017  1. New Starts to be continued as personnel and resources allow  2. Investment Strategy developed and implemented 3. Training/Strategy:   4. New Day Teams (currently 13 pastors)       5. Dr. Lyle Pointer meeting with 3 pastors across the district for new start/restart training and coaching. Three Key Goals for 2016-2017 1. Continue to enhance/increase training options for pastors with possible cohort for new start pastors.  2. New Starts developed in key district communities.3. Native American Initiative to continue outreach to our district’s 7 native reservation areas.Realities for Our Strategies and Goals  * Continue to develop outreach to young families and youth and reconnect with the unchurched or de-churched of our communities. * Continue to develop new level of Lay Leadership. 

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* Develop a new level of pastoral leadership.  * Develop a new level of accountability and develop a new score card for evaluation of our progress toward our missional goals. 

Respectfully SubmittedTHOMAS J LANCE, Secretary BILL CARR, Chariman

2. Board of Ministerial DevelopmentDistrict Board of Ministry

The District Board of Ministry convened on March 31 and April 1, 2016. Board members present were: Rev. Bill Carr, Rev. Ed Davis, Rev. Jason Johnson, Rev. Tom Lance, Rev. Ken Osso, Rev. James Perry, Rev. Mark Seitz and Rev. Larry Spicer.

March 31, 2016: Rev. Ed Davis, district secretary opened the meeting at 5:30pm with prayer. The Board reviewed the following; Elders transferred to other districts, Elders received from other districts, licensed ministers received from other districts, Elder requesting retirement status, Renewal of Commissioned Evangelist, reviewed assignment designations of all elders and district licensed ministers for the current year and coming new year, and reviewed student records and renewals of licensed ministers and those requesting license to be interviewed on April 1, 2016.

Partial Report I

Elder Transfers ReceivedMatthew Tygart (Iowa District), Aaron Middleton (Northwest District)

Licensed Ministers Transfer ReceivedJim Cedar (Upstate New York District)

Elders Transferred Out and ReceivedTimothy Clarkson (Intermountain District)Eric Depew (Northwest District)Jason States (South Central Ohio)Mindy States (South Central Ohio)Matthew Willson (Intermountain District)

Partial Report II

Recommendation for renewal of District Ministers License: Andrea Bender, Kyle Borger, Jim Cedar, Richard Evans, A. Lucas Finch, James Kizer, Jeff Lauver, James McCormick, Trista Roberts, Tim Stearns

Recommendation for Retirement: Rev. Jeanine Wisenbaker

Recommendation for Ministry License status change: Timothy Stearns from STU to PSV-PT, James McCormick from STU to DA, approved correction of Kyle Borger status in 2013 from PSV-PT to PSV-FT

Recommendation to grant first year District License to Jim Shade

Partial Report III

Recommendation for Ordination (Elder) to Kyle Borger, Richard Evans

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Respectfully submitted,

THOMAS J. LANCE

Ministerial Studies Board

More so than ever, society all around us debates the value of higher education: is it necessary, should it be free, what value does it add? We continue to affirm the mutual benefit of a relationship between the churches on the Rocky Mountain District and Nazarene institutions of higher education, specifically, Northwest Nazarene University (NNU), Nazarene Theological Seminary (NTS) and Nazarene Bible College (NBC).  

Go online to NNU.edu, NTS.edu, and NBC.edu to find out about exciting things happening at these institutions. For example, did you know there is an opportunity to travel through NTS to Switzerland and Germany? Or to walk in the footsteps of key reformers? Stay in tune with exciting gifts they are receiving, projected needs they have or just general activities.

But most of all PRAY for these institutions – that their focus be on the person of Jesus Christ and that they train and develop Christian leaders in the Wesleyan tradition and provide Christian-based higher education for people in the Northwest.  The Committee on Education solicits the cooperation, support and prayers of all our pastors and laypersons for these institutions. 

Here are some ways we can each support these institutions. As you follow God’s leadership, you’ll think of many more creative ways…..

1.  Pray for the leadership at each institution: Joel Pearsall, president of NNU, Dr. Carla Sunberg, president of NTS, and Dr. Harold Graves, president of NBC.

2. Publicize these institutions in the services and by other means, encouraging people in our congregations to attend these institutions. Participate in regional activities, family campus visits, etc. Further, we encourage any pastor who has not personally visited NNU to make arrangements with Rev. Fred Fullerton to be a guest on campus. Personally recruit students to these institutions as well as providing names of local high school graduates to NNU staff for further recruitment contact.

3. Each church pay its NNU education goal in full, and take advantage of the Trustee Matching Award. (Up to $2800 per student at the maximum match rate. Check NNU.edu for more information.) Make sure students in your congregation are aware the church will take part in the matching program.

4. Make students aware of district scholarships. There are some scholarships available, as fund earnings permit, to Wyoming and Montana students attending Nazarene institutions of higher education. Check with the district office for information on current availability.

5. Take advantage of public venues such as high school graduations, awards assemblies, worship services or other appropriate venues to announce recipients of scholarships to these institutions.

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6. Involve alumni and friends of the institutions in promoting he work of NNU by praying for the university, recruiting students, and giving to University Scholarship Funds. These groups can work through university staff or the Rocky Mountain NNU Alumni representative, Jill Shepherd.

7. Encourage every church to participate in raising funds for endowed scholarships, such as the Ministerial Scholarship Program, to provide greater financial support for our students. Alternatively, scholarships such as the Lowe scholarship on our district can be set up to specifically help students from our district attend any Nazarene institution of higher education.   Encourage our people to invest in the work of the institutions by means of charitable annuities, trusts, wills, testaments or other legal vehicles.

8. Each church participate in the annual offerings for Nazarene Theological Seminary and Nazarene Bible College.

9. Provide names of students attending non-Nazarene colleges and universities to local pastors in the college community so that the students may receive support wherever they attend.

10. Each local congregation coordinate and facilitate with NNU to have an “NNU Sunday” in the fall to highlight NNU's mission.

11. Congratulate the following students from Montana and Wyoming for their accomplishments at NNU:

Program Name Description of 1rst MajorDegre

eDescription of

2nd Major HometownGRAD Dayton, Candace Community Mental Health MSW AltaGRAD Hunt, Ryan Kenneth Business Administration MBA Whitefish

GRAD Vallin, JessicaClinical Mental Health Counseling MS Bozeman

UNDG Carley, Halie L.Intercultural Ministry: Missions BA

Deer Lodge

UNDGGalbraith, Andrew Murray History BA Applied Studies Whitefish

UNDGGriswell, William Ray Art: Graphic Design BA Moore

UNDG Koberg, Kelsey Jo Business Administration BS

Communication: Public Relations Polson

UNDG Palin, Tawni RaeCommunication: Public Relations BA Billings

UNDG Rice, Elayna ShaeRec Sprt Mngmnt: Athletic Training BA Billings

Pray that these graduates be a blessing in their communities.

Respectfully submitted,

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LIZ OTT

C. ASSEMBLY COMMITTEES

1. Nominating CommitteeMinutes of a nominating committee conference call meeting May 19, 2016 at 6PM and email follow-up votes 6/20/16 and 6/21/16.

The final nominating ballot to be presented to the district assembly is as follows:

District Advisory Board:Ministerial: John Capen Jason O’Neal Larry Dahlberg JD Shanahan

Lay: Liz Ott Kent Reimer 

District Finance Committee: Ministerial: Dan Crider Jeff Lauver Jason O'Neal

Lay: Bill Koberg Alyce Kranz

Delegates to General Assembly:Ministerial: Matthew Connally Ed Kotesky Judith England Jason O’Neal Jody Hampton Matt Tygart

Lay: Bill Barrett Ron Nettie Wayne Butler Daryl Olsen Clifton Haven Craig Marquis Liz Ott Patti Hessling. Kent Reimer Brad Johnson Tom Vigil

NNU Trustees: Liz Ott Sally Vernard

Respectfully submitted,LIZ OTT, Secretary Pro Tem REV. BILL CARR, Chairman

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2. MemoirsIn the sure and certain hope of the resurrection when the Lord shall come again, we

list the names of those loved ones from our churches across the district who have made the crossing from this life to the next with Jesus.

In MemoryBitterroot Valley

Gary WalzKenneth Kostka

Casper FirstFrances DixonShirley Ward

Cheyenne SonRiseLinda McKee

Helena Francis Clearman

Don ShortRay Williams

KalispellTheodore Holmquist

Bob LaneDoretta NeesChuck Norick

Glenda WeddleLaramie Connections

Rev. (ret.) David McConnellLaurel

Elwin JohnsonLibby

Lee KramerRichard O’Brien

Len RiceMissoula

Billie CotePablo

Wendell AbrahamsonSheridan

Don BurtisSonRise Cheyenne

Linda McKeeSunnyside

Betty Turner

VI. ConventionsA. NMI CONVENTION

ProceedingsJune 24, 2016

Theme: Ignited to Serve

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Call to order: 9:11 a.m. Judy Weyrauch, District NMI President, called the convention to order and opened with prayer.

Greetings: JoAnn Hirning, Secretary read greetings from Lola Brickey (Global NMI), Lindall and Kay Browning (LINKS Missionaries) and Bill Kwon (LINKS Missionary).

Guest Missionaries: Judy introduced Ree and Joseph Sumi, guest missionaries from the CIS field and presented them with “Made in Montana” gifts.Joseph spoke to the convention about his call to mission work, and his work in the Ukraine and surrounding countries, and his experiences. He used a broken alabaster jar to demonstrate that the love of God can shine through our brokenness so that others can see it.

Deputation Offering was collected to the total of $1242.66.Business Meeting:

Moved/seconded/carried that JoAnn Hirning continue as secretary for the convention.President called for Seating of Alternates Delegates. None were required.President Judy Weyrauch gave her report outlining her activity during the past year. She encouraged churches to pray for missions and to encourage others by promoting missions in their congregations. She stated that WEF was the lifeblood of missions and asked churches to think outside the box, and think of creative ways to help each church to meet their obligations. She also encouraged churches to reach out to the District NMI council for assistance when needed for the promotion of missions and NMI in their church. She asked Pastors, Presidents, and Delegates to hold up the paper flames she had constructed for each one and sing, “This Little Light of Mine.”

Nominating committee report was read by JoAnn Hirning. Judy called for the Tellers to come forward: Jim Corbett (head), Kristy Arnold, Melody Keen, Shirley Tharp.Voting: NMI Delegates to General Assembly 2017 results showed 90 ballots cast.

Matthew Connally elected as delegate with 77 votesPat Weyrauch elected as delegate with 67 votesJim Kizer elected as alternate with 37 votes

Voting: District NMI Council results showed 88 ballots cast.Caroline Gilroy elected to District NMI Council for 2 year termSally Venard elected to District NMI Council for 2 year term

President, Judy, recognized Gennifer Young, Local NMI President from Evanston as the first to send in her NMI annual reports. As Gennifer was not in attendance, her Pastor, Jeanine Wisenback, accepted the gift of a box of tea (given by retired LINKS Missionary, Ellen Syvert, from England) to bring to her.

Judy also brought attention to the order form for NMI supplies in the packet. She mentioned that mission books are also available as ebooks from Amazon, ITunes, and in pdf format. She also stated that the education packet was now only $12.99.

Pastor Matthew Connally, LINKS coordinator on the district council gave his report. He stated the District goal was $300 and $400 for the two LINKS families, and encouraged churches to contribute, but also stressed that financial support was not the only thing LINKS missionaries needed. He asked the churches to be in prayer for these families and to show them God’s love through letters, packages, and cards.

Pastor Ken Osso, SDMI, asked delegates to return to the convention hall at 1:30 pm to for voting purposes. He also stated that Dr. Alan Hirsch would be speaking from 2 – 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Dr. Hirsch would challenge us to be a sent church.

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Janet Carr, District Children’s Mission coordinator presented certificates and gifts to churches in Evanston, Helena, Kalispell, Lander, Poplar, and Riverton for their work with the children in mission encounters. Gifts and certificates were given to children from Riverton, Poplar, and Helena for reading all 6 mission books. She also announced that books from previous years were available on the side table, free for churches to take.

Treasurer, Pastor Mark Seitz, gave his financial report, which should a balance of just over $19,300 in the account. M/S/C

JoAnn Hirning, 100th Anniversary Project Coordinator gave her report on the project. Fifteen church participated (less than half of churches in the district) gave approximately three quarters of the goal of $10,000. A total of $7,777.55 was sent to Air Travel Expenses for Home Health Care in PNG.

Mission Call Coordinator for the District NMI, Trista Roberts gave her report on activities in the district.

Judy directed members to view the reports from W&W, Alabaster, and Child Sponsorship in the packet. She noted that sponsorship was now $30 a month. She encouraged churches, groups, and individuals to sponsor a child.

Judy mentioned that last year’s minutes were also in the packets and could be read by the individuals at a later time. She encouraged Pastors and Presidents to call her and the council if they need assistance in presenting missions to the congregations.

Mission Priority One certificates were given out to churches in Billings, Casper First, Cheyenne, Great Falls, Helena, Kalispell, Kinnear, Lander, Laurel, Libby, Livingston, Pablo, Poplar, Sheridan, Torrington, Wheatland, and Whitefish.

Church of Excellence certificates were given out to Casper First, Cody, Gillette, Great Falls, Helena, Kalispell, Kinnear, Lander, Libby, Pablo, Sheridan, Sidney, Torrington, and Whitefish.

Announcements: Appreciation Lunch to follow. After convention members were asked drop their name tag into the box in the foyer and there will be a drawing for a small gift.

Prayers were offered including for Bertha Kykendall as she is in last stage of life, for Pastor Terry Graham as her mother recently passed away, and for Pastor Bryce Roberts for a healing touch.

Adjourned at 11:18 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,JOANN HIRNING

B. NYI CONVENTIONFRIDAY EVENING

April 1, 2016  

Opened Meeting:  Lucas Finch opened the meeting and explaining the rules to voting and the delegates that are selected from their churches. Lucas thanked everyone for being here and started the meeting.  

Presenting the Ballots: Ballot Number 1:  Ballot for RMD Delegates to the 2017 NYI Global Convention.  

Delegates were asked to stand and the first Ballot was presented. The delegates were presented and introduced by Lucas.  

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A motion for the ballot was made. It was accepted and seconded. None were opposed. The Delegates voted. 

Ballot Number 2: Ballot for RMD NYI Council All Delegates were presented the ballot and rose to receive the ballot.  Delegates were explained and introduced by Lucas.   A motion for the ballot was made. Mike Holien accepted and Ben Finch Second.  None were opposed. The Delegates voted.  

Presidents Report:  Lucas Finch presented his Presidents Report. Lucas closed his report with the Lord’s prayer and praying for the Kingdom.  

Voting:  Ballot One: Ballot for RMD Delegates to the 2017 NYI Global Convention.  

The tellers returned and no vote was received for Ministerial Delegate or Student Delegate for Global Convention. A vote was made for Andy Maendl for Lay Delegate. Alternate would be Ben Finch.  A motion was given by Lucas Finch to take the fourth lowest person per plurality vote off the ballot; after the next ballot is received.  Motion accepted and seconded. Motion approved. 

Ballot Two: Ballot for RMD NYI Council All elections were done and in with a vote. Middle School Rep: Faith Johnson. High School Rep: Erin Holien, Caleb Arnold. Wyoming Rep: Sarah Finch. Montana Rep: Mike Holien. Vice President: Andy Maendl. President: Lucas Finch.  

Gift Presented: By Joe Arnold to Lucas Finch. Joe thanked our president for all his hard work.  

Weekend Activities: Joe Arnold discussed the Convention and sports, talents, and rules.  

Joe announced Bible Quizzing Results Sherri Walker was introduced and came up and spoke to those at convention.  

Voting:  Lucas Finch came up and report given by tellers 

Ballot One: Ballot for RMD Delegates to the 2017 NYI Global Convention.  

Previous Motion for the fourth lowest person was addressed on this ballot. Those removed from the ballot per plurality vote:  

Matt Tygart –Mistrial Delegate  Franklin Thompson –Student Delegate.  

Postponing:  Lucas Finch announced that voting at this time was postponed until tomorrow before convention starts.  

Meeting Closed at this time by Lucas Finch.  

SATURDAY MORNINGApril 2, 2016 

 Opened Meeting: 

Meeting was opened by Lucas and announcement made on Ballot One that was tabled yesterday. 

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Voting: Ballot One: Ballot for RMD Delegates to the 2017 NYI Global Convention.  

Delegates were asked to stand to receive Ballot One:  The instructions were given that Jason Johnson and Erin Holien were removed from the election due to plurality vote following yesterday’s motion.  

Convention announcements: Announcements were made during this time, as tellers counted the votes.  Joe Arnold came up and announced sports results at the convention with pictures and awards.  

Voting:  Ballot One: Ballot for RMD Delegates to the 2017 NYI Global Convention.  

Tellers returned and Lucas Finch announced that a vote was received.  Ministerial Delegate is Mike Holien. Student Delegate is Caleb Arnold.  

Alternates for convention in the event one cannot attend would be Joe Arnold for Ministerial Delegate and Deign Allred for Student Delegate. 

Meeting Closed: Meeting was closed by Lucas Finch with a prayer for our new delegates. 

Respectfully submitted,TRISTA ROBERTS

District Finance1. Finance

     The Committee on Finance submits the following recommendations:     1. Our people use the Scriptural method of church finance: the faithful giving of tithes and offerings (Malachi 3:10).     2. Each pastor/church accept their allocations as a fair share of the total church program.  Recognizing it is the responsibility of pastors and congregations to support our denominational ministries, we recommend they develop and work a systematic weekly or monthly plan to fully fund their allocations.     3. Our churches consider benevolent gifts to other churches on the Rocky Mountain District who might need assistance in meeting in their allocation responsibilities (Romans 12:1; Acts 20:35).     4. That allocations accepted by the district assembly be as follows:          a.            World Evangelism Fund is 5.5% of church income.

b.            Education is 2.25% of church income.c.            Pensions and Benefits is 2.25% of church income.d.            Rocky Mountain District is 9.0% of church income.

Allocations are percentages of current year church income.  Churches report income and calculate allocations for payment at the www.fundingthemission.org website.     5.       Each local church fund each allocation proportionately as they are able with a goal of fully funding the mission of the general and district Church of the Nazarene.  We recommend that payments be made due by the 21st of each month on the previous month’s income.  Local churches may apply to the District Superintendent and DAB for a one-time exemption from the Rocky Mountain District allocation on special gifts for capital improvements or developmental projects.     6. We recommend that the District Budget be as follows:

Rocky Mountain District

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Budget ScheduleJune 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017

              Per Finance Committee

RECEIPTSA 001 · Dist. Apportionment - Other 225,000.00

Total A 001 · Dist. Apportionment 225,000.00

Rocky Mountain DistrictBudget Schedule (cont.)

June 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017

A 010 Misc District Receipts -

Scholarship Funds 2,700.00Investment Income 6,500.00(Interest on Rawlins note - $6,300)Rents:

Rent - ButteRent - Columbia Falls 10,080.00

Rental Expenses -Rent - District Center -

Rental Property Maintenance -Property Crisis Expenses -Realtor Fees -

D 250 · Dist. Center Loan Pmt. - Other -D ___ · Net Rental Income to Endowment -Net Rent 10,080.00

Sale of District Property - Rawlins -Property Sales to Endowment Fund -

Sale of District Property - Butte Parsonage -Net Property Transaction funds -Dividend 1,300.00Partners in Ministry 16,020.00District Assembly/Camp Meeting -District Pastors Conferences/M&M Retreat -

Total Receipts 261,600.00

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DISBURSEMENTSD 740 Pastoral/Leadership Development 3,500.00

Rocky Mountain DistrictBudget Schedule (cont.)

June 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017

H 1 District Crisis Care:H 330 Utilities -H 300 Building payments 6,310.00H 210 Pastoral Search -H 200 Moving expenses 7,000.00H 060 Medical Ins. Assist. Payments 1,000.00H ___ Critical Property Maintenance 5,000.00Total District Crisis Care Assistance 19,310.00

66900 Reconciliation expense -6999 Uncategorized expense -6560 Payroll Taxes Paid -

D 100 · D.S. Salary 109,000.00D 1__ Discretionary Bonus for DS TBD DAB 2,000.00D 110 · Dist. Office Secretary Salary 14,500.00D 1__ Discretionary Bonus for Office TBD DAB 500.00D 120 · Dist. Secretary Honorarium 1,000.00D 130 · Dist. Treasurer Honorarium 6,000.00D 200 · D.S. Housing Allowance DS Salary

D 210 · Dist. Office Maintenance 400.00D 220 · Dist. Office Utilities - Other -D 230 · County Land Use Assess. -D 241 · Dist. Multi-Peril Ins. 2,000.00D 250 · Dist. Center Loan Pmt. - Other -D 300 · D.S. Social Security DS Salary

D 310 · D.S. Annuity DS Salary

D 330 · D.S. Health Ins. Reimb. DS SalaryD 340 · Soc. Sec. Paid (PR Taxes) 1,147.50D 400 · Office Supplies - Other 1,500.00D 410 · Postage - Other 1,100.00D 421 · Equipment Replacement -

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D 430 · Finance Rept. Review 2,800.00Rocky Mountain DistrictBudget Schedule (cont.)

June 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017

D 440 · Telephone 3,400.00D 450 · Dist. Treas. - Other 650.00D 460 · Dist. Sec. - Other 400.00D 470 · Bank Charges 200.00D 480 · Printer Materials - Other -D 500 · District Assembly/Camp Mtg. - Other 12,000.00D 510 · Dist. Pastors' Conferences - Other 6,000.00D 520 Dist. Boards/Committees 3,500.00D 540 District Website/Advertising 1,400.00D 550 General Assembly Reserves 2,600.00D 570 District Ministry Expense 7,500.00D 6__ · District Auto Maint/Insurance 2,000.00D 600 · D.S. Auto Replacement DS SalaryD 610 · D.S. Prof. Exp. Reimb. 23,000.00D 630 Continuing Education 5,500.00H 360 Taxes (Property tax Havre) 1,500.00

DAB Designation of Interest 6,000.00DS Scholarship 4,000.00

H 380 Partner In Ministry Expense 57,000.00Total Expense $ 301,407.50

Receipts greater than Expenditures (39,807.50)Short-fall to be funded from reserves or additional investment income

Other Income/ExpenseOther Income

NMI Auxiliary 4,700.00SDMI Auxiliary -NYI Auxiliary 13,400.00

Total Other Income 18,100.00Other Expense

NMI 4,700.00SDMI -NYI 13,400.00

Total Other Expense 18,100.00

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The total District Budget of $319,507.50 ($301,407.50+$18,100) will be allocated as above subject to the receipt of allocation payments. The Finance Committee encourages each Church to consider their District allocation as a monthly tithe and submit it to the District as soon after the end of the month as possible.

     7. The total District Budget of $319,507.50 will be allocated as above, subject to the receipt of allocation payments.        8. Travel expense reimbursement for authorized district business by board members and officers be set at 50% of the IRS allowable published mileage rate regardless of mode of travel, plus other approved expenses.     9. The local church set aside funds to assist its pastor(s) and department heads in attending the General Assembly.     10. In light of the inflationary cost of living that all salaries be reviewed as per current Manual paragraph 129.8.  March is the suggested month for this annual review. It is further recommended that an annual cost of living increase based upon the consumer price index be the minimum increase for both the local pastor(s) and the district employees.     11. Every pastor be given a paid vacation each year, the terms to be determined after a consultation of the pastor with the church board; that this vacation policy be established in the written understanding between that pastor and the board. It is further recommended that the following formula be used as a minimum guideline based on years of ministerial service to the Church of the Nazarene as credited by the Pensions and Benefits Department:                                 0             1- 3 years                           2 weeks0                                              4-10 years                           3 weeks                                              11-20 years                           4 weeks                                                 20+ years                           5 weeks          A policy on accumulation of vacation benefits will be developed at the beginning of each written understanding. The absence of such a policy expressly implies no accumulation will occur from year to year. Church activities whether local, district or general, are not to be counted as vacation time. We strongly urge pastors and the district superintendent to take one day a week away from church duties, and to take vacation time based on the above formula.     12. Each individual church should report on a regular basis their allocation payment progress to their congregation.     13. The District Auxiliary Budgets are to be set as requested by the District SDMI, District NYI, and District NMI respectively.       Financial reports for each month, including a detailed balance sheet and budget-versus-actual report, will be sent to the District Finance Committee chairman by the 10th of the following month. Forms for these reports will be provided by the Finance Committee.  The Committee chairperson will forward these reports to the District Office each month.     14. Every church subscribe to Church Law and Tax Report, a bimonthly newsletter, and purchase the annual edition of the Church and Clergy Tax Guide. These may be purchased from: Church Ministries Resources, P.O. Box 1098, Matthew, NC 28106. Compensation for Church Staff by Cobble and Hammer (Christianity Today International, Resource Dept., 465 Gunderson Dr., Carol Stream, IL 60188) is highly recommended as well.

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     15. In view of the retirement needs of pastors, each church is encouraged to contribute to its pastor’s tax-sheltered annuity as provided by the Pensions and Benefits Department (www.pbusa.org).     16. In view of the complexity of ministry in our day and desiring to invest in both the clergy and the local church, and in light of the historic wisdom of the general assembly of the Church of the Nazarene, it is heartily recommended that every local church follow the provision of paragraph 129.10 of the Manual:     “In order to encourage a healthy pastoral ministry and the lifelong learning of the pastor, the church board, in consultation with the district superintendent, should provide a sabbatical leave for the pastor following each seven consecutive years of service in one congregation.  The timing and duration of the sabbatical shall be determined in consultation with the pastor, church board and district superintendent. It is strongly urged that the pastor’s salary continue in full and the church board provide for pulpit supply during the sabbatical period.” (Manual 2013-2017).     17. As established by the District Advisory Board, the local church financial year is May 1 through April 30. To receive credit for allocations paid, all payments must be received by the district treasurers no later than May 15 following the close of the local church financial year.     18. The district superintendent, NMI, SDMI and NYI must submit their annual operational budget requests to the District Finance Committee chairperson no later than two weeks before the Pre-Assembly Finance Committee meeting.     19. Operational budget expense items D-100, D-200, D-300, D-310, D-330, D-350, and D-600 are the district superintendent’s salary and benefit package and may be allocated between those items as necessary by mutual agreement between the district superintendent and the District Advisory Board.     20. Operational budget items D-610 and D-620 are to be reimbursed at actual or IRS allowable cost based on an accountable reimbursement policy as set forth by the IRS and established by the District Advisory Board.     21. Since an operating budget is essential to good church financial management, it is imperative that every local church annually adopt an operational budget with these considerations:           a. A systematic plan for paying allocations           b. Feasibility of the adoption of Faith Promise giving           c. An adequate salary for all paid staff           d. Keeping local bills paid to date           e. Maintaining their property in good condition           f. Financing outreach ministries     22. It is required that pastors and church boards give careful attention each year to the filing of non-profit corporation registration with the secretary of state. All state nonprofit corporation requirements must be met. Confirmation of this is to be forwarded to the district office.     23. It is required that each church carry a multi-peril insurance policy. Said policy needs to be reviewed in light of the potential local liability with consideration given to the limits that are carried. Confirmation of this policy being in force is to be forwarded to the district office annually. It is strongly recommended that directors’ and officers’ liability and malpractice insurance also be considered.     24. This Finance Committee report shall be presented to the local church board at its first meeting, or as soon as practical, following the district assembly.     25. We encourage every church to utilize The Church of the Nazarene Foundation to facilitate planned and deferred gifts from their members to any Nazarene ministry,

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including gifts to the local church, and to use the Foundation to manage investment accounts, endowments, and charitable trusts.  Visit www.nazarenefoundation.org or call 866-273-2549 to contact the Foundation.     26. Allocation payments are to be sent to the following treasurers:           a. World Evangelism Fund and Pensions and Benefits—Payable to: General Treasurer. Send to Global Treasury Services Church of the Nazarene, P.O. Box 843116, Kansas City, MO 64184-3116.           b. District—Payable to: Rocky Mountain District. Send to Keri Wilson, 67 Sugar Bars Drive, Cody, Wyoming 82414           c. Education—Payable to: Northwest Nazarene University.  Send to Office of University Advancement, Northwest Nazarene University, 623 S. University Blvd., Nampa, ID 83686

Respectfully submitted,TIM BARTZ, Chairman

Rocky Mountain District Church of the Nazarene

May 31, 2016

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Pages

Independent Accountants’ Review Report 1- 2

Financial Statements and Supplementary Information:

Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Fund Balance – Modified Cash Basis 3

Statement of Market Investments – Modified Cash Basis 4

Statement of Receipts – Modified Cash Basis 5

Statement of Disbursements – Modified Cash Basis 6 - 7

Statement of Funds – Modified Cash Basis 8 - 9

Notes to Financial Statements 10 - 12

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INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS’ REVIEW REPORT

To the Board of Directors of Rocky Mountain District Church of the Nazarene Casper, Wyoming

We have reviewed the accompanying financial statements of Rocky Mountain District Church of the Nazarene (a nonprofit organization), which comprise the statement of assets, liabilities, and fund balances—modified cash basis as of May 31, 2016, and the related statement of market investments, receipts, disbursements, and funds—modified cash basis for the year then ended, and the related notes to the financial statements. A review includes primarily applying analytical procedures to management’s financial data and making inquiries of management. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Management’s Responsibility for the Financial StatementsManagement is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting; this includes determining that the modified cash basis of accounting is an acceptable basis for the preparation of financial statements in the circumstances. Management is also responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error.

Accountants’ ResponsibilityOur responsibility is to conduct the review engagement in accordance with Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services promulgated by the Accounting and Review Services Committee of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Those standards require us to perform procedures to obtain limited assurance as a basis for reporting whether we are aware of any material modifications that should be made to the financial statements for them to be in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting. We believe that the results of our procedures provide a reasonable basis for our conclusion.

Accountants’ ConclusionBased on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying financial statements in order for them to be in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting.

Roxy L. Skogen, CPA, CFE • Michael J. Cometto, CPA, CFE

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Basis of AccountingWe draw attention to Note 1 of the financial statements, which describes the basis of accounting. The financial statements are prepared in accordance with the modified cash basis of accounting, which is a basis of accounting other than accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Our conclusion is not modified with respect to this matter.

Other MattersThe accompanying financial statements and our accountants’ review report are for the purpose of meeting the needs of the Rocky Mountain District Church of the Nazarene and its Board of Directors internal use only. Additional users of these financial statements and accountants’ review report are hereby advised that the liability of Skogen, Cometto & Associates, P.C. to third party users who use or rely on this information may be limited pursuant to 1995 Wyoming Sessions Laws, Chapter 155 creating Wyoming Statute §33-3-201.

Skogen, Cometto & Associates, P.C.

Casper, Wyoming June 13, 2016

ROCKY MOUNTAIN DISTRICT CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

3STATEMENT OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE - MODIFIED CASH

BASIS MAY 31, 2016

ASSETS

Current Assets:Regular Checking $ 98,653.00Credit Union Share Draft Acct. 1,114.00Money Market #1 Savings 20,101.00Money Market #2 Savings 832,083.00Wells Fargo CD 4,481.00Reserve Account @ Fair Market Value 2,549.00Scholarship Account @ Fair Market Value 115,502.00Conference Deposits 1,625.00Note ReceivableDue from Billings New Hope

10,896.00 -

Total Current Assets 1,087,004.00

Noncurrent Assets:Note Receivable 107,061.00

Total Noncurrent Assets 107,061.00

Property and Equipment:Land 145,021.00Land Improvements -Buildings 249,902.00Equipment 15,954.00Accumulated Depreciation (15,712.00)

Total Property & Equipment 395,165.00

TOTAL ASSETS:

LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCE

$ 1,589,230.00

Current Liabilities:Loans Payable(current portion)

$ 3,649.00

Payroll Liability 2,500.00

Total Current Liabilities 6,149.00

Loans Payable (long-term portion) - Total Long-term Liabilities 0.00

TOTAL LIABILITIES: 6,149.00

Unrestricted Fund Balance 653,831.00Restricted Fund Balance 929,250.00

FUND BALANCE: 1,583,081.00

TOTAL LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCE: $ 1,589,230.00

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See accompanying notes and Independent Accountants' Review Report

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STATEMENT OF MARKET INVESTMENTS - MODIFIED CASH BASIS

(At Fair Market Value 5/31/16)(All funds invested through "The Investment Center, Inc.")

ROCKY MOUNTAIN DISTRICT CAPITAL FUND $ 2,549.00RESTRICTED SCHOLARSHIP FUND 115,502.00

GRAND TOTAL INVESTMENTS $ 118,051.00

The following is a summary of the activity:

Fair Market Value of Accounts 6/1/2015 $ 122,821.00Dividends/Gain on Sale of Investments 1,134.00Change in Market Value (5,904.00)

Funds Remaining at Fair Market Value at 5/31/2016 $ 118,051.00

See accompanying notes and Independent Accountants' Review Report

ROCKY MOUNTAIN DISTRICT CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 5STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS - MODIFIED CASH BASIS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2016

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION:

15-16 DISTRICT APPORTIONMENTS $ 217,810.00

TOTAL DIST. ADMINISTRATION RECEIPTS 217,810.00

OTHER FUNDS:

MISCELLANEOUS DIST. RECEIPTS 44,342.00INTEREST/DIVIDENDS 7,784.00RENT FROM DIST. PROPERTY 10,920.00PARTNERS IN MINISTRY 16,845.00SALE OF DISTRICT PROPERTY/GAIN ON SALE 225,954.00

TOTAL OTHER FUNDS RECEIPTS 305,845.00

TOTAL RECEIPTS DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION & OTHER FUNDS $ 523,655.00

See accompanying notes and Independent Accountants' Review Report

ROCKY MOUNTAIN DISTRICT CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 6STATEMENT OF DISBURSEMENTS - MODIFIED CASH BASIS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2016

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION:

A. SALARIES / HONORARIUMS:1. DIST. SUPERINTENDENT $ 33,660.002. OFFICE SECRETARY 14,302.003. DISTRICT SECRETARY 1,000.004. DISTRICT TREASURER 6,000.00

B. DISTRICT OFFICE:54,962.00

1. MAINTENANCE 1,005.002. UTILITIES 813.003. MULTI-PERIL INSURANCE 2,960.00

C. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:4,778.00

1. D.S. AUTO REPLACEMENT 6,000.002. HOUSING ALLOWANCE 15,600.003. DIST.SUPT. SOC. SECURITY 14,800.004. PAYROLL TAXES PAID 1,007.005. DIST. SUPT. HLTH. PREM. REIMB. 7,000.006. ANNUITIES 32,083.00

D. OFFICE OPERATIONS:76,490.00

1. OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,499.002. POSTAGE3. OFFICE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE4. REVIEW OF TREA. RECORDS

854.00-

2,500.005. TELEPHONE 3,034.006. DIST. TREASURER'S EXPENSE7. DIST. SECRETARY'S EXPENSE8. BANK CHARGES

461.00-

250.0

E. DISTRICT OPERATIONS:8,598.00

1. LAND USE FEES 1,539.002. LOAN PAYMENT INTEREST 1,664.003. DISTRICT ASSEMBLY 11,790.00 NET4. DISTRICT CONFERENCES 4,644.00 NET5. DIST. BOARDS & COMMITTEES 3,313.006. ADVERTISING/WEBSITE7. GENERAL ASSEMBLY DELEGATES8. DISTRICT MINISTRIES

1,334.00-

4,930.009. PASTORAL DEVELOPMENT 2,841.00

F. BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL EXPENSE32,055.00

1. D.S. PROFESSIONAL EXPENSE 19,287.002. CONT.ED/PROF. DEVELOPMENT 5,168.00

24,455.00TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION: 201,338.00

See accompanying notes and Independent Accountants' Review Report

ROCKY MOUNTAIN DISTRICT CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 7STATEMENT OF DISBURSEMENTS - MODIFIED CASH BASIS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2016

CRISIS CARE:

A. PASTORAL CARE/PARTNERS IN MINISTRY:1. CHURCH AND PASTORAL ASSISTANCE (includes

compensation, rent, operational assistance) $ 54,650.002. MEDICAL EXPENSE ASSISTANCE 394.00

B. EXPENSES:1. MOVING EXPENSES 3,015.002. PASTORAL SEARCH 500.003. OTHER - CRITICAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 39,310.00

C. PROPERTIES:1. INTEREST ON BUILDING PAYMENTS 410.002. UTILITIES 1,618.003. BUILDING INSURANCE 980.00

TOTAL CRISIS CARE

OTHER DISBURSEMENTS:

55,044.00

42,825.00

3,008.00

100,877.00

1. SALE OF PROPERTY EXPENSES -2. OTHER/MISCELLANEOUS 3,850.003. DEPRECIATION EXPENSE 9,286.00

TOTAL OTHER 13,136.00

GRAND TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $ 315,351.00

CLEARING ACCOUNT ACTIVITY

BAL. 5/31/15 RECEIPTS DISBURS. BAL. 5/31/16

AUXILIARY BUDGETS - 27,748.00 27,748.00 - LOVE OFFERINGS - 400.00 400.00 -

TOTALS $ - $ 28,148.00 $ 28,148.00 $ -

See accompanying notes and Independent Accountants' Review Report

ROCKY MOUNTAIN DISTRICT CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE STATEMENT OF FUNDS - MODIFIED CASH BASIS

(CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2016

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GENERAL CHECKING ACCOUNT STATEMENT OF FUNDS

BAL. 5/31/15 REC'PTS A

DISBURS B

INVESTMT.

ACTIVITY C

BAL. 5/31/16DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION:

GEN. OPERATING FUND $ (32,232.00) $ 258,994.00 $ 262,694.00 $ 43,508.00 $ 7,576.00PARTNERS IN MINISTRY (1,277.00) 16,845.00 54,650.00 - (39,082.00)RENT / DIST. PROPERTY 76,701.00 10,920.00 7,586.00 - 80,035.00INSURANCE FUNDS (Designated) - 9,608.00 3,302.00 - 6,306.00GENERAL CHURCH GRANT FUNDS (Restricted) - 10,000.00 - - 10,000.00NOTE RECEIVABLE FUNDS (Restricted/Designated) 2,716.00 16,588.00 - - 19,304.00SALE / DIST.PROPERTY (Restricted) 602.00 - - - 602.00SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS (Restricted) 11,166.00 2,746.00 - - 13,912.00NATIVE AMERICAN INIT. (Restricted) 300.00 - 300.00 - -

TOTAL

57,976.00 325,701.00 328,532.00 43,508.00 98,653.00

CLEARING ACCOUNT (IN/OUT) - 28,148.00 28,148.00 - -TOTAL

- 28,148.00 28,148.00 - -

GRAND TOTAL $ 57,976.00 $ 353,849.00 $ 356,680.00 $ 43,508.00 $ 98,653.00

TOTAL CHECKING ACCOUNT BALANCE $ 98,653.00

Operating Activity Reconciliation to Bank Activity

Receipts (A)Total Receipts $ 523,655.00Change in Due From Account 3,700.00Change in Deposits -Payment from Money Market 10,000.00Change in Note Receivable 10,365.00Sale of District Property/Gain on Sale (225,954.00)Other activity - Net of Receipts 11,719.00Clearing Account Activity 28,148.00Non Checking Interest/Dividend (7,784.00)

$ 353,849.00

Disbursements (B)

$ 356,680.00

Total Disbursements $ 315,351.00Change in Payroll Liabilities (2,500.00)Change in Deposits 1,200.00Depreciation (9,286.00)Clearing Accunt Activity 28,148.00Change in Due From Account 3,700.00Other Activity - Net of Disbursements 11,819.00Principal Payment on Loan 8,248.00

Investment Activity (C)

$ 43,508.00

Transfer To/(From) Operating Funds $ 43,508.00

See accompanying notes and Independent Accountants' Review Report

ROCKY MOUNTAIN DISTRICT CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE STATEMENT OF FUNDS - MODIFIED CASH BASIS

(CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2016

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MONEY MARKET SAVINGS #1Unrestricted Funds

Unrestricted, but Designated Funds

Restricted Funds

Total Funds - Money Market Savings #1

$ 20,101.00

-

-

$ 20,101.00

MONEY MARKET SAVINGS #2Contingency (Unrestricted Funds ) 72,383.00General Assembly (Designated Funds ) 2,500.00District Capital (Restricted Funds) 656,684.00District Capital (Designated Funds)

Total Money Market 100,516.00

832,083.00

WELLS FARGO CD (Designated Funds - General Assembly ) 4,481.00

CREDIT UNION SHARE DRAFTGeneral Assembly (Designated Funds ) 519.00General (Unrestricted Funds) 595.00

Total Credit Union Share Draft 1,114.00

RESERVE ACCOUNTS: (Restricted Funds )All reserve funds are invested with "The Investment Center, Inc."

Scholarship Fund 115,502.00Rocky Mountain District Capital Fund (at market value) 2,549.00

TOTAL INVESTED FUNDS 975,830.00

TOTAL BALANCE ALL FUNDS MAY 31, 2016 $ 1,074,483.00

See accompanying notes and Independent Accountants' Review Report

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN DISTRICT CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SEE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS’ REVIEW REPORT

1. Nature of Activities and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The Rocky Mountain District Church of the Nazarene is an entity made up of interdependent local churches throughout Montana and Wyoming organized to facilitate the mission of each local church through mutual support, the sharing of resources, and collaboration.

The majority of revenue comes from local churches who give a predetermined percentage of funds to the Rocky Mountain District. This percentage is voted on yearly at the District Assembly by delegates from each church. The churches are expected to fund its allocation with a goal of fully funding the mission of the District Church of the Nazarene.

This summary of significant accounting policies of The Rocky Mountain District Church of the Nazarene is presented to assist in understanding the District’s financial statements. The financial statements and notes are representations of the District’s management, which is responsible for their integrity and objectivity.

Basis of Accounting - The District’s policy is to prepare its financial statements on the modified cash basis of accounting; consequently, revenues are recognized when received rather than when promised or earned, and certain expenses and purchases of assets are recognized when cash is disbursed rather than when the obligation is incurred.

Cash and Cash Equivalents – The District considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Property and equipment – The District capitalizes property and equipment with a cost or fair value at date of receipt of $250 or more and an estimated useful life greater than one year. Property and equipment have been capitalized at cost if purchased, or at fair market value if donated. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:

Buildings and improvements 15 – 50 yearsAutomobiles 5 yearsOffice equipment 5 – 7 yearsLand improvements 15 years

Income taxes – Rocky Mountain District Church of the Nazarene is exempt from federal income taxes under Internal Revenue Service Code Section 501(c)(3), and is treated as a publicly supported charitable organization.

Tax penalties and interest, if any, would be classified with income tax expense in the financial statements. No tax penalties or interest have been incurred or are recognized in the financial statements. Generally, three tax years remain subject to examination by tax jurisdictions.

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN DISTRICT CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(CONTINUED)SEE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS’ REVIEW REPORT

1. Nature of Activities and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with the modified cash basis of accounting requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates.

Advertising – The District expenses advertising costs as they are incurred.

Subsequent events – Management has evaluated subsequent events through the date the financial statements were available for issuance, which is the same date as the independent accountants’ review report.

2. Investments

Investments are composed of cash, certificates of deposits, and mutual funds and are stated at fair value.

Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using

Description

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical

Assets (Level 1)

Significant Other Observable

Inputs (Level 2)

Significant Unobservable

Inputs (Level 3)Mutual Funds

$118,051.00

$- $ -

The Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Topic of the Financial Accounting Standards Board Codification establish a fair value hierarchy that is based on the valuation inputs used in the fair value measurement. Measurements using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities fall in Level 1 of the hierarchy, measurements using significant other observable inputs fall within level 2, and measurements using significant unobservable inputs fall within level 3.

3. Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment consisted of the following at May 31, 2016:

Land $ 145,021.00Buildings 249,902.00Equipment 15,954.00

410,877.00Accumulated Depreciation (15,712.00)Total $ 395,165.00

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)SEE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS’ REVIEW REPORT

4. Notes Payable

The following is a summary of notes payable at May 31, 2016:

Note payable to Whitefish Credit Union, original amount$24,000, interest at 5.25%, dated May 1, 2013 and maturing on November 8, 2016, secured by mortgage on

Current Long Term

building. $ 3,649.00 $ -

The following is the aggregate maturities in future years:

For the year ending May 31, Principal Interest Total2017 $ 3,649.00 $ 55.00 $ 3,704.00

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5. Restricted Fund Balance

Restricted net assets of $929,250.00 represents assets which have restrictions placed on them by third parties. $129,414 is restricted for scholarships and the remainder is restricted for capital associated with the District.

6. Operating Lease – Lessor

The District rents out a Church in Columbia Falls, MT. During the year ended May 31, 2016, the required rental payments received were $840 per month. The District plans to sell the Church with the Lessee having the first right of refusal. The annual rental income is as follows:

For the year ending May 31, Annual

2016 $ 10,920.00

The approximate cost of the Church was $140,000.00 as of May 31, 2016 and accumulated depreciation is approximately $6,996.00 as of May 31, 2016.

7. Contingent Liabilities

The District guarantees certain loans for Churches within their District. Currently the District is the guarantor of a property in Gillette Wyoming. The value of the Gillette property is $250,000. The remaining balance of the loan at May 31, 2015 and 2016 was $28,474 and $25,093 respectively.