Superintendent Braddy

The Assemblies of God, in reaction to President Barack Obama’s embracing of same-sex marriage, is voicing its dissent and objection. According to Dr. George O. Wood, general superintendent of the Assemblies of God, the Assemblies of God is in complete disagreement with the president’s new position and takes exception to the president’s taking Scripture out of context to defend his position.

“The Bible clearly teaches that marriage should be a life-long commitment between one man and one woman,” states Dr. George O. Wood, general superintendent of the Assemblies of God. “There is no affirmation of homosexual behavior found anywhere in Scripture. However, the Bible is replete with evidence that homosexual behavior is immoral and comes under the judgment of God.”

The president also referred to the Bible, claiming Christ sacrificing himself for mankind and the golden rule as reasons for endorsing same-sex marriage.

“Although it has become popular to quote Scripture grossly out of context to serve a personal or political agenda, it still doesn’t change what God’s Word clearly states,” Wood says.

Wood adds that in light of what Scripture says, Christians should not be surprised by individuals and groups twisting Scripture, citing, 2 Timothy 4:3, “For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.”

In the Assemblies of God’s official position paper on homosexuality, it states, “We believe, in the light of biblical revelation, that the growing cultural acceptance of homosexual identity and behavior, male and female, is symptomatic of a broader spiritual disorder that threatens the family, the government, and the church.”

The paper also states, “Not only do the Scriptures condemn more flagrant examples of homosexual violence and promiscuity, they also provide no support for the popular modern idea that loving and committed homosexual relationships between two long-term partners are morally acceptable. Homosexual activities of every kind are contrary to the moral commandments God has given us.”

Wood adds that it’s important for Christians to not underestimate the implications of a pro-homosexual, pro-abortion president, and what it means for the church. “In no time in our nation have we ever needed to pray more for our political leaders and this country than we need to today,” Wood says.

What is BGMC?
What Does BGMC Do?

“BGMC is the AG missions program for kids that instills a heart of compassion to reach the lost through praying, giving, and going. All funds raised through BGMC go to meet critical needs around the world such as feeding programs, water wells, Bible schools, curriculum, and whatever else a missionary needs in their part of the world.”

Did you know? Among the Assemblies of God Missionaries, most were initially called to be missionaries while they were children!

Buddy Barrel
Where Do BGMC Offerings Come From?

  Young children giving in Buddy Barrels
  Older children making faith promises
  Parents and other adults receiving special offerings

What Does BGMC Money Buy?

Our missionaries can use BGMC funds for any ministry supplies that relate to evangelism and discipleship.

  Puppets, music, and video tapes
  Tracts, Bibles, and literature
  Sound systems, computers, and copy machines
  And a whole lot more!

Why Give Offerings To BGMC?

BGMC goes to where the need is the greatest, where the timing is the most urgent, and where people’s lives can be changed forever.

When you give to BGMC, you are helping our entire ministry team all at once!
See Also

  The History of BGMC
  How To Start BGMC

April 18,2012

Bethany University Chairman of the Board, Reverend James Braddy, has announced that the sale of the Bethany Campus in Scotts Valley to Olivet University failed to close escrow on April 17, 2012. Therefore the sales agreement is no longer in force and the campus is back on the market.

Reverend Braddy stated that the original agreement called for escrow to close on November 30, 2011. Olivet University had requested three extensions. In each case, Olivet was unable to perform according to the mutually agreed upon contract. Negotiations for a fourth extension did not prove acceptable to either Olivet or Bethany. The last agreed upon extension ended at 5:00 p.m. April 17, 2012, with Olivet University unable to meet the mutually accepted terms of sale.

Bethany has offered to lease the campus to Olivet University until the close of the school year. Bethany will aggressively be marketing the campus with a hoped for sale by the end of summer. The Board of Trustees regrets the failure to successfully negotiate the sale to Olivet University as it hoped this would have kept a viable Christian College in Scotts Valley.

Chairman James Braddy
Bethany University of the Assemblies of God

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June 25-28
Sugar Pine Christian Camp
South San Joaquin Section
Cost: $190

July 9-13
Redwood Family Campground
Redwood Section
Cost: $135

July 23-27
Mt. Lassen A/G Campground
Valley Ridge Section
Cost: $135

For more information, visit the NCNKids.com website.

This conference is specifically for the teen girl called to be more for the Kingdom of God. Only 20 places available. Our theme verse will be Romans 8:37 — “... in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”

Cost
The cost of the conference will be $165 (before June 21).

Visit the NCN Girls Ministries website for more information.

Stars Camp is for girls in 3rd-6th grade. During camp, the girls will have workshops, games, activities, worship and the Word of God. The theme this year will incorporate atheltics based on Reaching for Gold. An optional triathlon is available for individuals or team entries. Our theme verse will be Philippians 3:14 — “... press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”

Speaker
Our speaker will be Trinity Thompson, track athlete (sprints) from Stanford University. Trinity is a successful athlete serving the Lord at Stanford in Chi Alpha as the Women’s Leader. She has a strong passion to serve Jesus. The girls will be challenged to serve the Lord with focus and dedication.

Cost
The cost of the camp will be $175 (until June 1). Camp extras will include Camp Pictures (for $10) and Triathlon (for $15).

Visit NCN Girls Ministries website for more information.

We invite you to join a cohort!  A Cohort is a group of pastors from a region in our district who want to receive training, tools, coaching and connection with one another to advance their churches.  These Cohorts are designed to assist you in taking your church to the next level.  Our goal is to give you practical tools that will set a realistic course for you and your church.  You will learn ways to put together a strategic plan which will be unique to your church body and community. Over a two-year period, you will receive instruction in the 15 vital components of the pastorate (Healthy Pastor) and the 15 vital functions of church life (Healthy Church).  There will be 4 Ministry Cohort Training sessions each year for a total of 8 sessions.  There will be 6 different meeting locations around our district.  You can join at anytime!  Each session will stand alone as a benefit to you, even if you choose not to join.  We encourage you to come and check out one of our Cohorts.

Registration
Each Lead Pastor must complete a registration form. There are two ways to register:

1. By Mail: Download the registration form (Adobe Reader required), complete it, and mail it to the District Resource Center along with your payment. Make check payable to the Assemblies of God (memo: MCT), 6051 S. Watt Ave, Sacramento, CA 95829. For more information, call 916.379.9600, extension 1127.
2. Online: Complete our online registration form. Then make your payment at the door at the first training session.

For more information, please contact Yolie Orozco at yorozco@agncn.org or call the office at 916-379-9600 ext. 1127.

What To Expect

• 4 - 4 hour training sessions per year for a total of 8
• Biblically based and Holy Spirit driven practical tools for advancement
• Assessment and useful tools to discern influences hindering the pastor and church health
• Relevant methodologies
• Coaching and Leadership training by appointment
• Encouragement and networking with other pastors

Church Membership Costs
$199 per year. Membership costs cover:

• Lead Pastor and one other person - ie: spouse, staff person or lay leader (each additional person from the same church is $49.00 per year)
• Materials for all training sessions at the location you choose
• Access to individual coaching and on-site training

Individual Cost: $69 per training session (Note:  This option is available for those who choose not to commit to the full year of training.)

Ministry Cohort Training Locations:

1.  District Resource Center (Sacramento)
6051 S. Watt Avenue
9:00 am to 1:00 pm on Thursdays
June 14th, September 20th

2.  Central San Joaquin (Turlock)
Harvest Christian Center
9:00 am to 1:00 pm on Thursdays
July 19th, October 4th

3.  Coast Counties (Hollister)                   
Sunnyslope Christian Center
9:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturdays
August 25th

4.  Mt. Shasta (Weed)
Assembly of God, Weed                      
10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturdays
May 19th, July 28th, October 13th

5.  So. Bay (Los Gatos)
Legacy Community Church                      
9:00 am to 1:00 pm on Tuesdays
June 5th, September 18th
           
6.  Sierra Nevada (Reno)
Destiny Center
10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Tuesdays
July 24th, October 9th
 
Contact Robert Douglas today about how you and your church can participate in our district Ministry Cohort Training! 916-379-9600 x1127

Bring “Living Water” to the Desert
God is giving Crosswinds Assembly and the Northern California & Nevada District a great opportunity to partner together in building a new facility in Fernley, Nevada.

The churches and ministers of this District are being challenged to raise sufficient funds over the next 12 months to help erect and outfit this new facility.

Webster defines opportunity as “a favorable combination of circumstances.” Through the combined sacrifice and giving of churches and the members of Crosswinds, we can do what the other definition of opportunity says: “A chance for advancement.”

Working together, Northern California & Nevada churches and Crosswinds Assembly will advance the kingdom! A new church will grace Fernley and become a vibrant part of this community.

What will this project do for Fernley and the surrounding communities?

• The City of Fernley has some 19,000 people and no church larger than 150 in average Sunday attendance; this facility will allow Crosswinds Fernley to grow and reach more people for Christ.
• If we build, we will be following God’s leading and fulfilling His desire to establish a strong Evangelical, Bible-centered, people-friendly, outreach motivated church in Lyon County.
• Fernley is in need of an established Evangelical voice operating in a modern facility with video capabilities and state-of-the-art sound.
• It will provide a much needed church facility with paved parking. (At the time of this writing there is no Christian church in Fernley with paved parking.)
• It will enable Crosswinds Church to be more effective in its ministry to the people of Fernley and surrounding communities, by providing a modern spacious facility on the East side of town, close to the golf course.
• It will allow other organizations and Service Groups to have a place for dinners, seminars, training classes, support-group meetings, etc.

Building Update from Pastor Jenner
Over the last couple of months a few things have been accomplished: the existing gas line has been moved in preparation for the hook up for the new building and a new power-pole has been installed on the property in preparation for the hook up of power for the new building.

The people of Crosswinds Assembly are still very committed to growing the church. While nothing has been done on the building itself in the last couple of months, we are still growing and our spirits are high. Sunday, October 30th we had our highest attendance (other than Easter Sundays) in the last two and a half years. It is imperative that we occupy the new building soon, and we are very appreciative of the District’s help and the generosity of churches and pastors who have given towards this important project; thank you for sowing into God’s Kingdom here in Fernley, Nevada.

Duane Jenner
Founding Pastor
Crosswinds Assembly
Fernley, Nevada

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