2009 STX District Manual Revised 01 12

SOUTH TEXAS DISTRICT
UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
District Manual
2009
LEADING FOR GROWTH

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South Texas District UPC
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION: DISTRICT OFFICIALS 4-6
PART ONE: CONSTITUENCY

Listings of officers, ministers, churches, and daughter works:
Ministers with Sections 8
Cities with Sections 12
Austin/Hill Country Section 13
Central Coastal Bend Section 24
Greater Coastal Bend Section 29
Gulf Coast Section 33
Houston Metro East Section 40
Houston Metro West Section 51
Rio Grande Valley Section 59
Southwest Section 64
PART TWO: DISTRICT CONSTITUTION

South Texas District Constitution 72
PART THREE: POLICIES & PROCEDURES

South Texas Policies 89
Qualifications for District Officers 131
Benevolent Fund Policy & Enrollment Form 134
Financial & Budget Guidelines 138
Department Operating in a Deficit Policy 139
Accountable Reimbursement Plan 140
100% Cooperation Plan 142
IRS Exemption Letter 143
Platform Guidelines 144
Resolutions Committee Guidelines 145
Website Policy 147
Pastoral Selection Process 152
Instructions for Pastoral Election 155
Sample Agenda for Sectional Conference 157
Organizing a Church Legally 158
Investigative Procedure 166
Ministerial Mentoring 168
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PART FOUR: JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Sectional Presbyter 170
Sectional Secretary 174
PART FIVE: CENTRO TEOLÓGICO MINISTERIAL
Constitution 180
Bylaws 186
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Introduction: District Officials
DISTRICT BOARD
David K. Bernard Danny Johnson
District Superintendent Presbyter, Gulf Coast
4001 Adelphi Lane P. O. Box 715
Austin, Texas 78727 West Columbia, TX 77486
(512) 832-5433 (979) 345-4807
dbernard@southtexasupci.com djohnson52@mac.com
Ken Gurley Ronald E. Macey

District Secretary-Treasurer Presbyter, Houston Metro East
P. O. Box 1367 255 West Thorn Way
Friendswood, Texas 77549 Houston, TX 77015
(281) 992-4538 (Office) (713) 451-0215
kgurley@southtexasupci.com revronmac@aol.com
Arless Glass Scott Lewis

Honorary Presbyter Presbyter, Houston Metro West
3726 Green Meadows 2915 Red Oak Leaf Trail
Pasadena, TX 77505 Houston, TX 77084
(281) 487-6229 (281) 599-9712
aglass@thepopchurch.com pastor@powh.org
Charles Stephens Tony Ybarra

Presbyter, Austin/Hill Country Presbyter, Rio Grande Valley
241 Colorado Dr. P.O. Box 41
Cedar Creek, TX 78612 Weslaco, TX 78599
(512) 308-0005 (956) 969-4255
cstephens6@austin.rr.com Typastor@aol.com
Alvin Kight James Jackson

Presbyter, Central Coastal Bend Presbyter, Southwest
1606 Plantation Rd. 10826 Greenbrook
Victoria, TX 77904 San Antonio, TX 78223
(361) 573-4726 (210) 633-2822
r.kight@att.net jameslump@aol.com
Rod Carpenter John Burnett

Presbyter, Greater Coastal Bend Spanish Ministry Director
8101 Baylark 2103 Parkview Lane
Corpus Christi, TX 78412 Missouri City, Tx 77459
(361) 994-7833 281-416-9312
actsdir@aol.com tdvpastor@att.net
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DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS
Mike Wedgeworth James Sanders
Children’s Ministry Director Marriage & Family Secretary
1717 Tara Circle 1624 W 34th St.
Texas City, TX 77591 Houston, TX 77018
(409) 933-0336 (713) 686-7689
mrw@firstlove.org jamessanders@ev1.net
David Boone J.J. Bourn Jr.

Children’s Ministry Secretary-Treasurer Media Missions Director
2705 Fleet St 7015 Vogel
Brownsville, TX 78521 Houston, TX 77088
(956) 986-0775 (281) 448-1985
dboone@rgv.rr.com jjbournjr@yahoo.com
G. F. Mangrum Orlin McClain

Foreign Missions Director Men’s Ministry Director
302 E. Van Eaton Ave 2634 South Houston Road
Raymondville, TX 78580 Pasadena, TX 77502
(956) 689-1131 (713) 943-2855
gfmangrum@hotmail.com orlinwayne@aol.com
Greg Steele John Burnett

Home Missions Director Spanish Ministry Director
P.O. Box 530 2103 Parkview Lane
Johnson City, TX 78636 Missouri City, Tx 77459
(830) 868-4112 281-416-9312
jchome@moment.net tdvpastor@att.net
Rob McKee Jorge Mendizabal

Home Missions Secretary-Treasurer Spanish Ministry Secretary
P. O. Box 5732 4419 Fountain Creek Ct.
Katy, TX 77491 Pasadena, TX 77505
(281) 829-9242 (281) 451-2792
robmckee@aol.com mendizabaljorge@hotmail.com
Gena Caruthers Rodney Shaw

Ladies Ministry Director VISION Editor
12015 O’Connor Road 1513 Balmorhea Lane
San Antonio, TX 78233 Round Rock, TX 78664
(210) 843-1501 (512) 251-5933
gcaruthers@hotmail.com rnshaw@sbcglobal.net
Barbara Johnson Jeremiah Sibley

Ladies Ministry Secretary-Treasurer Youth President
P. O. Box 715 PO Box 104
West Columbia, TX 77486 Castroville, TX 78009
(979) 345-4807 (830) 538-2500
humminbarb@earthlink.net miahluvdd@aol.com
Donnie Huslage Seth Simmons

Marriage & Family Director Youth Secretary-Treasurer
2930 FM 971 4001 Adelphi Lane
Georgetown, TX 78626 Austin, TX 78727
(512) 930-9535 (512) 419-7336
apostolic_pastor@yahoo.com sethandsarahsimmons@msn.com
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COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN
Ron Guidroz, Chairman Dwayne Shaw, Chairman
Honorary Committee Cross-Cultural Evangelism
16615 Wheat Mill Ln. 3101 Shoreline Dr. Apt 2116
Houston, TX 77095 Austin, TX 78728
rljaguidroz@gmail.com (512) 388-7981
revdfshaw@aol.com
David Fauss, Chairman
Budget Committee Danny Johnson, Co-Chair
1122 Whitstone Ministry Training Committee
Houston, TX 77073 P. O. Box 715
(713) 443-3101 West Columbia, TX 77486
D_fauss@yahoo.com (979) 345-4807
djohnson52@mac.com
LaKay Steele, Chair
Music Ministry Committee Ken Gurley, Co-Chair
P.O. Box 530 Ministry Training Committee
Johnson City, TX 78636 P. O. Box 1367
(830) 868-4112 Friendswood, Texas 77549
jchome@moment.net (281) 992-4538 (Office)
kgurley@southtexasupci.com
Flo Shaw
District Prayer Coordinator
3101 Shoreline Dr. Apt 2116
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 388-7981
revdfshaw@aol.com
CENTRO TEOLOGICO MINISTERIAL

(SPANISH BIBLE COLLEGE)
903 Heathfield Drive
Channelview, TX 77530
281-992-4538
www.centroteologico.net
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Danny Johnson, Chairman, West Columbia, TX
David K. Bernard, District Superintendent, ex-officio
John Burnett, Director of Spanish Ministry, ex-officio
Jorge Mendizabal, Secretary of Spanish Ministry, ex-officio
Samuel Mendizabal, CTM President, ex-officio
CTM Executive Vice President, ex-officio (if selected)
Sergio Vitanza, Raleigh, NC
Ernest Martinez, St. Louis, MO
Mario Diaz, Havana, AR
Wilfred Garcia, Prairieville, LA
Dennis Chavez, San Antonio, TX
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PART ONE: Our Constituency
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Ministers with Sections
Adcock, Buford, HME Carmona, Federico, HMW
Aguinaga, Jorge, GCT Carpenter, Charles, GCB
Allen, Michael, HME Carpenter, Dwayne, HME
Alvarez, Miguel, AHC Carrera, Jr., Ladislado, CCB
Ambriz, Nicolas, HME Caruthers, David, SWT
An, Il, AHC Caruthers, Nathan, SWT
Anderson, Michael, HME Cassel, Norman, GCB
Argueta, Mario, HME Cassel, Tommy, AHC
Armey, Jessie, SWT Castillo, Hector, GCB
Arndt, Sr., Ray, AHC Castleberry, James, AHC
Ashcraft, J. Craig, CCB Castleberry Jr., Dan, HME
Atchison, W., HME Castleberry Sr., Dan, HMW
Bacon, Michael, CCB Castorina, Jr., Joseph, GCT
Bagliore III, Anthony , AHC Cecil, Terry, HME
Banken, Byron, GCT Cecil , Jeremy, HMW
Barajas, Salvadore, RGV Chance, P., SWT
Barber, Brian, GCT Chance, Rory, SWT
Barker, Robert , HMW Chance, Shane , SWT
Barlow, Seth, SWT Chandler, Grady, AHC
Barnett, Barclay, GCT Chavez, Robert , SWT
Barnhart, Sr., Stephen, AHC Chavez, Martin, HMW
Barrera, Jaime, RGV Clark, Bryant, CCB
Baskin, Cary, AHC Clemons, Sylvia L., SWT
Battrell, James, AHC Condrey, Robert, AHC
Belachew, Aki, AHC Cook, Thomas, AHC
Bernard, David, AHC Cooper, Sam, GCT
Berry, Gale, AHC Cordell, Wesley, GCT
Black, Marcus, AHC Cosme, Florentino, HMW
Blackburn, Roger, HME Cox, Brandon, SWT
Blackburn, Billy, HME Creekmore, Terry, HME
Bolenbaucher, David, GCT Cremeans, Lewis, HME
Boone, David, RGV Cripps, Russell, AHC
Borgeson, Sue Helen, AHC Crosson, Oliver , CCB
Bourn, J.J., HMW Crowder, Carol, AHC
Bourn Jr. , J.J., HMW Cruz, Crescencio, AHC
Bradshaw, Mark, AHC Cuadras, Guadalupe, HME
Brister, Mickel, GCT Custer, Kenneth, HME
Broadway, Ted, HME Custer, Thomas, HME
Buckland, Matthew, HME Daigle, Jonathan, HMW
Burnett, John E., HMW Davis, Bryan, GCT
Burnett, Ronald, HME Davis, Richard, GCT
Burris, J. A., HME De Los Santos, Joseph, RGV
Bussey, Travis, GCT DeLano, Timothy, AHC
Cabrera, Francisco, HME Denem, Chris, RGV
Cain, Kevin, HMW Denny, Carl, HME
Calk, Christopher, HME Dobson, Donald, HME
Camarillo, Joseph , HMW Dobyns, Don, AHC
Campbell, Russell, GCB Doe, John,
Campos, Hector, GCT Dool, Eugene N. Jack, SWT
Campos, Gloria, GCT Dunning, Brad, GCT
Carlen, Michael, HME Eastwood, Jr., Dillon, AHC
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Eddins, Donald, GCB Harp, Earl, SWT
Ellis, Mary, GCT Harper, Chad, AHC
Ennis, Robert, SWT Harris, Michael, GCT
Escamilla, Juan, SWT Harrison, Richard, GCT
Espinoza, Daniel , HME Hayes, Larry, HME
Esquibel, Robert, SWT Hepner Sr., Russel, HMW
Estrada, Jose, RGV Hernandez, Eli, HME
Estrada, Paul, RGV Hernandez, Fernando, HMW
Evans, Ronald, GCT Hernandez, George, HME
Everett, John, GCB Hernandez, Maria, HMW
Fauss, David, HMW Hernandez, Richard, AHC
Fauss, Orlin, HMW Hernandez, Richard, HME
Felps, Keith, SWT Hernandez Sr., Richard , HME
Fisher, Charles, CCB Herrera, Ralph, GCT
Fleming, Ricky, HME Hibler, Benny, HMW
Fliehs, R. Dan, AHC Hicks, Douglas, GCB
Flores, Johnny, CCB Holley, Gene, AHC
Flores, Mark, HMW Holt, Karl, GCT
Fluitt, Billie, AHC Holt, Arthur, GCB
Fowler, J. Douglas, AHC Hood, Donald, HME
Free, Herbert, HME Hopkins III, John, HME
Fruge, Edward, GCT Howard, Kelly, AHC
Gallaugher, Mitch, HME Hughes, James, HME
Gallego, Mariano, HMW Hughes, Jimmie, SWT
Garcia, Manuel, AHC Hughes, Mark, HME
Garcia, Ponciano, HMW Husband, Shon, HMW
Garcia, Rosalinda, AHC Huslage, Jr., Hubert, AHC
Garcia Jr., Victor, HMW Hutson, Sanford, AHC
Garrett, Luther, GCT Hutton, Roy, AHC
Garza, Trinidad, RGV Ingram, Robert, GCB
Geary, Jr., Thomas, HME Interiano, Francisco, HME
Glass, Arless, HME Isaza, Jesus, HMW
Glass, Rich, HME Jacks, Robert, AHC
Golemon, James, HME Jackson, James, SWT
Gonzalez, Arturo, HMW James, Melvon, SWT
Gonzalez, Mike, HME Jeane, L., GCT
Gonzalez, Alvaro, HME Jenkins, Hughes, GCT
Gordon, Daniel, HMW Johnson, Danny, GCT
Gowin Jr., G. R., CCB Johnson, Myrick, HMW
Green, Cecil, HMW Johnson, Rex, AHC
Green, Steve, AHC Jovel, Jose, HMW
Griffin, Vernon, CCB Junkar, Roberto, HMW
Guerrero, Eliud, SWT Kang, Israel, HMW
Guerrero, Jim, SWT Keller, Victor, SWT
Guevara, Rolando, GCT Kennon, Ricky, GCT
Guia, Rodolfo, SWT Kight, Alvin, CCB
Guidroz, Ronald, HMW Kilgore, James, HME
Guidroz, Eldridge, GCT Kilgore II, James, HME
Gurley, Lawrence, GCT King, Jackie, HME
Haggstrom, Kenneth, AHC King, Lawrence, SWT
Hammer, Kerry, SWT Kinne, Patrick, AHC
Hammond, Joel, GCT Kowacich, Gordon, GCT
Hammond, Harris, GCB Latham, Richard, AHC
Hancock Jr., Jim, AHC Laz, Higinio, HMW
Hanson, Mark , AHC Lee, Darrell, SWT
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Lee, Kerry, HME Miller, Loren, AHC
Lee, Moon, AHC Milligan, James, RGV
Lee, Young, AHC Minton, John, GCT
Leslie, Sherluff, HME Minton, Terry, GCT
Lester, Jory, HMW Moody, Barry, AHC
Leverton, Jeffery, AHC Moore, Jonathan, SWT
Lewis, Jimmy, HME Moore, Marvin, CCB
Lewis, Scott, HMW Moore, Jr., Paul, HME
Lingle, Robert, AHC Morales, Ignacio , HME
Lopez, John, GCT Morales, Lot, HMW
Lopez, John, HME Moreira, Carlos, HME
Lopez, Fidel, HMW Moreland, Roger, GCT
Lorenzana Jr., Elias, AHC Moreno, Rene, AHC
Luna, Fernando, AHC Morton, Arnold, GCT
Macey, Ronald, HME Mullins, David, AHC
Macey, Brandon, HME Murphy, Ernest, HME
Madden, Gary, HME Needham, Horace, HMW
Maldonado, Cristobal, CCB Nelson, William, GCT
Mangrum, George, RGV Neyland, Wayne, SWT
Manriquez, Raul, AHC Nichols, Scott, HMW
Manriquez, Josephine, AHC Nix, Jonathan, SWT
Marrerobatista, Jose, HME Nolan, Paul, HMW
Martin, Kevin, HME Olaya, Robinson, HMW
Martin, Rick, AHC Olvera, Ruben, RGV
Martin, W. Clay, HMW Ortegon, Richard, GCB
Martinez, Jaime, HMW Ossa, Isaias, HMW
Martinez, Ramon, HMW Patrick, Billy, SWT
Martinez, Carlos, HME Pereira, Alejandro, HME
Martinez, Jesus, SWT Perez, Alfonso, HME
Martinez, Mario, CCB Perez, Juan, HME
Marzano, Lincol, HME Plant, Shawn, GCT
Mayorquin, Porfirio, HME Plata, Homero, RGV
Mayville, Randy, AHC Poe, Gordon, HME
McCall, LeRoy, SWT Polanco, Luis, HME
McClain, O. Wayne, HME Pond, Willard, AHC
McClain, Orlin, HME Pool, Paul, RGV
McClintock, Jonathan, CCB Porter, Lary, GCT
McDonald III, Benny, HME Pounds, Steven, SWT
McGranaghan, Gene, AHC Rabun, J. Mark , GCT
McKee, Robert, HMW Ramirez, Mauricio, HME
McLean, Brian, HME Ramirez, Rogelio, HMW
McMahon, Sid, AHC Ramos, Trinidad, SWT
McMahon, Daniel, AHC Reddy, Melvin, AHC
McNeely, Thomas, HME Reyes, Ismael, RGV
McNeely, Hubert, AHC Rhodes, Harold, AHC
Medina, Israel, AHC Richardson, Tracy, SWT
Medina, Jorge, HME Rios, Joseph Jr., HMW
Menchaca, Juan, AHC Rios, Gerardo, AHC
Mendizabal, Jorge, HME Rios, Jr., Pablo, HMW
Mendizabal, Samuel, HME Rivers, Daniel, SWT
Mendoza, Antonio, GCB Rivers, Donald, SWT
Mercado, Eduardo, SWT Roark, Edwin, AHC
Merrill II, George, RGV Roch, Lester, HME
Meyer, Gustavo, HME Rodriguez, Isaac, SWT
Miller, Jerry , AHC Romero, Jesse, AHC
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Ruiz, Guillermo, SWT Stone, David, AHC
Rutland, Thomas, GCT Story, David, CCB
Salazar, Moises, HMW Suggett, Leon, SWT
Saldivar, Alfredo, RGV Suh, Sam, SWT
Salinas, Brian, GCT Suppan, Bernhard, AHC
Sanchez, Eutimio, CCB Swanson, Wesley, HME
Sanchez, Raul, RGV Sylvester, Rick, HME
Sanchez, David, SWT Tanner, Anthony, SWT
Sanders, James, HMW Tanner, Thomas, SWT
Sanders, E. D., AHC Taylor, Samuel, HMW
Sandoval, Jr., Ernest, SWT Tesno, Laurie, AHC
Santos, Jose, SWT Thomas, James, HMW
Saravia, German, HME Thompson, William, HME
Sarreon, Gumaro, HMW Thrasher, Paul, CCB
Sauceda, Isaac, HME Tijerina III, Antonio, AHC
Sawyer, Robert, GCB Toland, George, HME
Schaefer, Kenneth, GCT Torres, Alfred, HME
Scott, John, HME Torres, Armando, HME
Sedan, Charles, SWT Trevino, Richard, GCB
Sedgwick, Matthew, GCB Tribble, Gilbert , AHC
Sellers, Jimmy, AHC Tristan, Daniel, SWT
Sharp, Jonathan, AHC Turcios, Jose, HMW
Shaw, Dwayne, AHC Turnbow, DuWayne, GCT
Shaw, Flo, AHC Twentier, James, HME
Shaw, Joe, SWT Urban, Paul, AHC
Shaw, II, Joe, AHC Urbano, Adalberto, HMW
Shaw, Rodney, AHC Vallejo, Isaiah, GCB
Shelton, Darren, GCT Velasquez, Jr., Javier, HME
Sheppard, John, HME Villanueva, Octavio, HME
Shubert, Steven, AHC Villarreal, Martin, CCB
Sibley, Robert, SWT Villarreal, Joel, SWT
Silguero, Gustavo, HME Vogt, Robert, AHC
Simmons, Seth, AHC Walea, Tyler, GCT
Sisneroz, Mario, RGV Walker, David, HME
Skeens, Bret, AHC Wallace II, Timothy, SWT
Smith, David, AHC Wallrath, Robert, HME
Smith, Jeffrey, GCT Wedgeworth, Michael, GCT
Smith, Myron, GCT Wentworth, Stephen, RGV
Smith, Dustin, SWT Wilkins, Lance, HME
Smith, George, HME Willhoite, J., HME
Smith, Jay, HMW Williams, Harold, GCT
Smith, Latisha, HME Williams, Michael, CCB
Smith, Stanley, HMW Williams, Jerome, AHC
Stallard, M. Craig, GCB Woodson, Calvin, HMW
Starks, Greg, AHC Wooten, Ronnie, CCB
Starks, Samuel, AHC Yancey, Michael, AHC
Steadman, Don, AHC Ybarra, Tony, RGV
Steele, J. Gregory, AHC Ybarra III, Tony, RGV
Stephens, Charles, AHC Younkin, Jarrid, AHC
Stephens, Horace, GCT Zirpoli, Robert, AHC
Stevens, Michael, SWT
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Cities with Sections
Alice, GCB Georgetown, AHC Palm Desert, HME
Alvin, GCT Giddings, AHC Pasadena, HME
Angleton, GCT Goldthwaite, AHC Pearland, GCT
Austin, AHC Harlingen, RGV Pflugerville, AHC
Bacliff, GCT Helotes, SWT Pinehurst, GCT
Bastrop, AHC Hempstead, HMW Pleasanton, SWT
Bay City, CCB Hineston, HME Port Lavaca, CCB
Baytown, HME Hitchcock, GCT Portland, GCB
Beaumont, GCT Hockley, HMW Raymondville, RGV
Beeville, GCB Houston, HME Richmond, GCT
Bertram, AHC Houston, HMW Robstown, GCB
Boerne, SWT Huffman, HME Rockport, GCB
Brady, AHC Humble, HME Rocksprings, SWT
Brazoria, GCT Humble, HMW Roma, RGV
Brenham, CCB Hutto, AHC Rosenburg, GCT
Brookshire, HMW Jarrell, AHC Rosharon, GCT
Brownsville, RGV Johnson City, AHC Round Rock, AHC
Buchanan Dam, AHC Jourdanton, SWT Ruth, GCT
Bulverde, SWT Karnes City, GCB San Antonio, SWT
Burnet, AHC Katy, HMW San Benito, RGV
Castroville, SWT Kerrville, SWT San Isidro, RGV
Cedar Creek , AHC Kingsville, GCB San Leon, GCT
Ceres, AHC Kingwood, HME San Marcos, SWT
Channelview, HME Kyle, AHC San Saba, AHC
Clute, GCT LaFeria, RGV Santa Fe, GCT
Columbus, CCB LaGrange, CCB Seabrook, HME
Conroe, HMW Lake Jackson, GCT Seadrift, CCB
Corpus Christi, GCB LaMarque, GCT Seguin, SWT
Crosby, HME Lampasas, AHC Selma, SWT
Cuero, CCB LaPorte, HME Smithville, AHC
Dale, AHC Laredo, SWT Spicewood, AHC
Dayton, HME LaSalle, CCB Spring, HMW
Deer Park, HME LaWard, CCB Spring Branch, SWT
Del Rio, SWT League City, HME Stockton, AHC
Devine, SWT Lexington, AHC Sugar Land, GCT
Dickinson, GCT Liberty Hill, AHC Sweeny, GCT
Donna, RGV Liverpool, GCT Taylor, AHC
Dripping Spring, Llano, AHC Temple, AHC
AHC Lockhart, AHC Texas City, GCT
Duluth, AHC Luling, AHC Tomball, HMW
Edinburg, RGV Magnolia, HMW Uvalde, SWT
Edna, CCB Manor, AHC Van Vleck, CCB
El Campo, CCB Manvel, GCT Victoria, CCB
Florence, AHC Marble Falls, AHC Waller, HMW
Floresville, SWT McAllen, RGV Webster, HME
Fredericksburg, AHC Missouri City, GCT Weslaco, RGV
Freeport, GCT Muskogee, HME West Columbia, GCT
Fresno, GCT New Braunfels, SWT Wharton, CCB
Friendswood, GCT Odem, GCB
Galveston, GCT Orange Grove, GCB
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Austin-Hill Country Section:
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AUSTIN-HILL COUNTRY OFFICIALS
Charles Stephens, Presbyter Rene Moreno, Spanish Ministry
241 Colorado Dr. 3413 Harpers Ferry Ln
Cedar Creek, TX 78612 Austin, TX 78745
(512) 308-0005 (512) 282-1971
cstephens6@austin.rr.com lpda2000@yahoo.com
Tim DeLano, Secretary Il An, Foreign Missions

100 Christopher Cove 5304 Austral Loop
Kyle, TX 78640 Austin, TX 78739-1710
(512) 268-5778 (512) 301-5959
tdelano@austin.rr.com
James Battrell, Media Missions
Cassie Huslage, Ladies’ Ministry 7112 E. Highway 190
2930 FM 971 Lampasas, TX 76550
Georgetown, TX 78626 (512) 556-5645
(512) 930-9535 jbattrell.1@juno.com
Brandon Knight, Youth Ministry Esther Hunt , Prayer Coordinator

20816 Windmill Ridge P. O. Box 144141
Pflugerville, TX 78660 Austin, TX 78714
(512) 563-3781 (512) 925-3656
bknight@garlandinsulating.com ech1964@aol.com
Dan Fliehs, Home Missions Grady Chandler, Men’s Ministry

P.O. Box 825 715 Annika Way
Jarrell, TX 76537 Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 746-4321 (512) 332-0639
texasfliehs@aol.com gracebwith@aol.com
Paul Jacks, Children’s Ministry

3942 Upper Passage Lane
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 255-3323
rpjacks5@sbcglobal.net
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AUSTIN-HILL COUNTRY CHURCHES
Austin First Church UPC New Life Church of Hutto
Rev. Charles Stephens Rev. Richard Latham
P.O. Box 17096 2110 Whistling Way
Austin, TX 78760 Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 385-8995 (512) 309-4376
Daughter work of New Life UPC Austin
Centro Familiar Nueva Vida de Austin
Rev. Jesse Romero New Life Fellowship of Jonestown
3012 Red Bay 4001 Adelphi Lane
Cedar Park, TX 78613 Austin, TX 78727
(512) 336-2430 (512) 832-5433
Daughter work of New Life UPC Austin Daughter work of New Life UPC of
Austin
Christian Life Church
Rev. Rex Johnson New Life Korean Church of Austin
4700 West Gate Blvd. Rev. Moon H. Lee
Austin, TX 78745 2505 Durlston Ct.
(512) 892-4200 Cedar Park, TX 78613
www.christianlifeaustin.com (512) 331-0778
East Austin First Church
Rev. Antonio Tijerina III New Life Temple
P.O. Box 17096 Rev. Dwayne Shaw
Austin, TX 78760 3601 Goodwin Ave.
(512) 385-8995 Austin, TX 78702
Daughter work of Austin First Church (512) 926-6220
Home Missions Church
Kingsland Christian Life Fellowship
Rev. Rex Johnson New Life United Pentecostal Church
4700 Westgate Blvd. Rev. David Bernard
Austin, TX 78745-1413 4001 Adelphi Lane
(512) 892-4200 Austin, TX 78727-5319
Daughter work of Austin Christian Life (512) 832-5433
Church www.newlifeupc.org
Los Pentecostales de Austin New Life UPC Downtown

Rev. Rene D. Moreno Rev. Nathaniel Binion
3413 Harpers Ferry Ln 901 Red River Apt 1420
Austin, TX 78745 Austin, TX 78701
(512) 282-1971 (512) 850-8443
www.lospentecostales.org Daughter work of New Life UPC Austin
Nueva Vida Centro de Avivamiento Nueva Vida of Manor

Rev. Richard Hernandez Rev. Fernando Luna
15005 Arizona Oak Ln. 13812 Briarcreek Loop
Austin, TX 78724 Manor, TX 78653
(512) 276-7423 (512) 661-6065
Daughter work of New Life UPC Austin Daughter work of New Life UPC Austin
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Praise Jesus Korean UPC Victory Tabernacle UPC
Rev. II Y An Rev. Kenneth J. Haggstrom
5304 Austral Loop P.O. Box 670
Austin, TX 78739-1710 Florence, TX 76527-0670
(512) 301-5959 (512) 864-1844
Bastrop UPC (Spanish) Calvary Pentecostal Church

Rev. Miguel Alvarez Rev. Don Steadman
300 County Road C P.O. Box 63
Lexington, TX 78947 Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(512) 273-2065 (830) 997-7217
Daughter Work of New Life UPC Austin Home Missions Church
and Bastrop UPC
Apostolic Lighthouse Church UPC
United Pentecostal Church Rev. Donnie Huslage
Rev. Grady Chandler 261 CR 250
1902 Chestnut Georgetown, TX 78628
Bastrop, TX 78602 (512) 863-2841
(512) 303-2660 www.aclgeorgetown.org
First UPC of Brady Calvary United Pentecostal Church

Rev. Joe E. Shaw, II Rev. Marcus Black
P.O. Box 288 P.O. Box 1034
Brady, TX 76825 Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-1236
New Life Apostolic Church of Bertram
Rev. Doug Fowler Goldthwaite Evangelism Center
P.O. Box 542 Rev. David Mullins
Burnet, TX 78611 P.O. Box 803
(512) 756-9493 Goldthwaite, TX 76844
Daughter work of Burnet New Life (325) 648-3309
Fellowship
Granger Apostolic Lighthouse Church
New Life Fellowship Rev. Donnie Huslage
Rev. Doug Fowler 261 CR 250
P.O. Box 542 Georgetown, TX 78628
Burnet, TX 78611 (512) 863-2841
(512) 756-9493 Daughter work of Apostolic Lighthouse
Home Missions Church Church UPC Georgetown
The Sanctuary Pentecostal Lighthouse

Rev. Melvin Reddy Rev. R. Dan Fliehs
2210 Old Mill Rd. P.O. Box 825
Cedar Park, TX 78613 Jarrell, TX 76537
(512) 219-9099 (512) 746-2810
www.mysanctuarycp.com. Home Missions Church
H.O.M.E. Church
H.O.M.E. Church of Dripping Springs Rev. James G. Steele
Revs. Loren Miller and Jerry Miller P.O. Box 98
P.O. Box 705 Johnson City, TX 78636
Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (830) 868-4871
(512) 644-8773 www.jchomechurch.com
Daughter work of Johnson City
H.O.M.E. Church
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H.O.M.E. Church (Spanish) Rejoice Church
Rev. Crescencio Cruz Rev. Rick Martin
P.O. Box 98 17325 Bishopsgate Dr.
Johnson City, TX 78636 Pflugerville, TX 78660
(830) 868-4871 (512) 670-7744
Daughter work of Johnson City www.rejoicechurchonline.com
H.O.M.E. Church
New Life Church of Round Rock
Iglesia UPC Luz de Vida of San Marcos Rev. Edwin Roark
Rev. Raul Manriquez 71 Twin Ridge Pkwy.
140 Opal Lake Dr. Round Rock, TX 78664
Kyle, TX 78640 512-433-6545
(512) 262-0700 Daughter work of Austin New Life UPC
The Pentecostals of Round Rock
Apostolic Truth Tabernacle Rev. Paul Jacks
Rev. James Battrell 3942 Upper Passage Ln.
P.O. Box 813 Round Rock, TX 78681
Lampasas, TX 76550 (512) 255-3323
(512) 556-5645 Home Missions Church
Bethel Tabernacle Turning Point Church

Rev. Sid McMahon Rev. Tim DeLano
401 W. Dallas 117 Meiners St.
Llano, TX 78643 San Marcos, TX 78666
(325) 247-4680 (512) 396-8124
United Pentecostal Church UPC Luz De Vida

Rev. Charles Stephens Rev. Tim DeLano
P.O. Box 606 117 Meiners St.
Lockhart, TX 78644 San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 357-0179 (512) 396-8124
Daughter work of Austin First Church Daughter work of San Marcos Turning
Point Church
New Life Church
Rev. Trinidad Ramos United Pentecostal Church
860 S. Magnolia Ave. Rev. James L. Castleberry
Luling, TX 78648 1004 N. Cherokee St.
(830) 875-6301 San Saba, TX 76877-2527
Daughter work of New Life UPC Austin (325) 372-3036
United Pentecostal Church New Life of Taylor UPC

Rev. David Smith Rev. Roy L. Hutton
P.O. Box 705 P.O. Box 512
Marble Falls, TX 78654 Taylor, TX 76574-0512
(830) 693-7672 (512) 365-5433
New Life Church of Pflugerville
Rev. Chad Harper
100 W Pflugerville Pkwy, Suite 107
Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 670-3367
www.newlifepf.com
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AUSTIN-HILL COUNTRY MINISTERS
Alvarez, Miguel A Berry, Gale M
300 County Road C 1600 S Lakeline Blvd., #213
Lexington, TX 78947 Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 273-2065 galeberry@ureach.com
An, Il Y Black, Marcus E

5304 Austral Loop P.O. Box 1034
Austin, TX 78739-1710 Giddings, TX 78942
(512) 301-5959 (979) 542-1236
kupc@kupc.com
Borgeson, Sue Helen
Arndt, Sr., Ray P 208 Eight Oak Dr., #A
P.O. Box 1371 Bastrop, TX 78602
Lockhart, TX 78644 (512) 321-4814
lot05_69@yahoo.com sueborgeson@aol.com
Bagliore III, Anthony J Bradshaw, Mark T

243 Palomino Cove 1301 Reynolds
Jarrell, TX 76537 Goldthwaite, TX 76844
(254) 793-2322 (325) 648-2174
tbagliore@ftwoods.com
Cassel, Tommy H
Barnhart, Sr., Stephen E P.O. Box 848
P.O. Box 353 Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
Bertram, TX 78605 (325) 379-2507
(512) 355-9300 tcassel@starband.net
Baskin, Cary Castleberry, James L

1333 Riverforest Dr. P.O. Box 66
Round Rock, TX 78665 San Saba, TX 76877-0066
sax4jesus@livingston.net (325) 372-3036
Battrell, James L Chandler, Grady

7112 E. Highway 190 715 Annika Way
Lampasas, TX 76550 Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 556-5645 (512) 332-0639
jbattrell.1@juno.com gracebwith@aol.com
Belachew, Aki Condrey, Robert G

412 Misty Morn Lane 103 Tejas Tr.
Cedar Park, TX 78613 Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 996-9820 (512) 869-6695
aki_belachew@yahoo.com texaspigmy@ev1.net
Bernard, David Cook, Thomas L

3603 Del Robles Dr. 2911 Goldgridge
Austin, TX 78727-1812 Austin, TX 78754
(512) 832-5433 (512) 385-6890
dkbernard@sbcglobal.net
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Cripps, Russell A Garcia, Manuel H
8322 Doe Meadow 2914 Aftonshire Way, #20101
(512) 288-9279 (512) 292-8581
russ@christianlifeaustin.com leticia2656@sbcglobal.net
Crowder, Carol Garcia, Rosalinda

118 St. Mary's Dr. 1915 Wells Branch Pkwy, #106
Hutto, TX 78634 Austin, TX 78728
(512) 759-3924 (512) 789-5531
crowdercarol6@gmail.com rosegarcia@hotmail.com
Cruz, Crescencio Green, Steve

P.O. Box 836 8403 Roan Ln.
Johnson City, TX 78636 Austin, TX 78736
(830) 868-2692 steve@bella4u.com
cruz@moment.net
Haggstrom, Kenneth J
DeLano, Timothy M P.O. Box 670
100 Christopher Cove Florence, TX 76527
Kyle, TX 78640 (254) 793-3531
(512) 268-5778 victory@florenceupc.com
tdelano@austin.rr.com
Hancock Jr., Jim G
Dobyns, Don D P.O. Box 527
1627 Co. Rd. 107 Smithville, TX 78957
Georgetown, TX 78626 lighthouse78644@yahoo.com
(512) 930-0043
dobdm2@netscape.com Hanson, Mark
1708 Winners Ribbon Cir.
Eastwood, Jr., Dillon Pflugerville, TX 78660
607 Fence Post Pass (512) 569-3062
Cedar Park, TX 78613 mehan55@hotmail.com
(512) 260-5213
deastwood@wilcoems.org Harper, Chad
17513 Marfa Lights Trail
Fliehs, R. Dan Round Rock, TX 78664
P.O. Box 825 (512) 989-9283
Jarrell, TX 76537 chad_harper@msn.com
(512) 746-4321
texasfliehs@aol.com Hernandez, Richard D
15005 Arizona Oak Ln.
Fluitt, Billie C Austin, TX 78724
4712 W. Fitzhugh Rd. (512) 276-7423
Dripping Spring, TX 78620 alma_hernandezus@yahoo.com
(512) 858-7274
Holley, Gene E
Fowler, J. Douglas 4350 Seymour Hwy.
P.O. Box 542 Wichita Falls, TX 76309
Burnet, TX 78611 gholleyjr@aol.com
(512) 715-8074
Howard, Kelly
3302 Uranus Dr.
Ceres, CA 95307
kdjdk@sbcglobal.net
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Huslage, Jr., Hubert D Lingle, Robert
2930 FM 971 1003 Reynolds
Georgetown, TX 78626 Goldthwaite, TX 76844
(512) 930-9535 (325) 648-2163
apostolic_pastor@yahoo.com lingles1003r@yahoo.com
Hutson, Sanford Lorenzana Jr., Elias V

6402 McNeil Dr., #20 12901 Appaloosa Chase Dr.
(512) 335-6779 (512) 296-2331
elias@lorenzanalaw.com
Hutton, Roy L
P.O. Box 512 Luna, Fernando
Taylor, TX 76574 13812 Briarcreek Loop
(512) 269-5225 Manor, TX 78653
royhutton@juno.com (512) 552-8077
ferluna@univision.com
Jacks, Robert P
3942 Upper Passage Lane Manriquez, Josephine
Round Rock, TX 78681 140 Opal Lake Dr.
(512) 255-3323 Kyle, TX 78640
rpjacks5@sbcglobal.net (512) 262-0700
manrqz5@yahoo.com
Johnson, Rex
10844 Redmond Ln. Manriquez, Raul
Austin, TX 78739 140 Opal Lake Dr.
(512) 288-6304 Kyle, TX 78640
pjrdjohn@aol.com (512) 262-0700
Kinne, Patrick W Martin, Rick

220 Parkmeadow Dr. 17325 Bishopsgate Dr.
Jarrell, TX 76537 Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 670-7744
Latham, Richard A crm238@sbcglobal.net
3209 Crystal Circle
Taylor, TX 76574 Mayville, Randy
speakingtothenations@yahoo.com P.O. Box 545
Spicewood, TX 78669
Lee, Moon (830) 798-8830
2505 Durlston Ct. rmmayville@grayce.net
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 331-0778 McGranaghan, Gene M
8801C Schick Road
Lee, Young B Austin, TX 78729
4030 Stillwater Dr. (512) 989-6927
Duluth, GA 30096
McMahon, Daniel A
Leverton, Jeffery C 401 W. Dallas
205 Cortez Trail Llano, TX 78643
Buchanan Dam, TX 78609 (325) 423-4106
danielmcmahon@ctesc.net
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McMahon, Sid Pond, Willard P
401 W. Dallas P.O. Box 154
Llano, TX 78643 Dale, TX 78616
(325) 247-4680 (512) 809-1833
sidmcmahon@ctesc.net
Reddy, Melvin
McNeely, Hubert D 2210 Old Mill Rd.
205 Wisteria Dr. Cedar Park, TX 78613
Georgetown, TX 78626 (512) 219-9099
(512) 863-0928 mel_reddy@hotmail.com
dalemcneely@gmail.com
Rhodes, Harold J
Medina, Israel P.O. Box 465
1514 Gulf Way Manor, TX 78653
Round Rock, TX 78665 (512) 285-3071
(512) 310-7211
isrmed_34@yahoo.com Rios, Gerardo
300 S Brown St., Lot #11
Menchaca, Juan LaGrange, TX 78945
111 Mariah Dr. (979) 968-9459
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 825-3054 Roark, Edwin E
2252 East FM 1462
Miller, Jerry D Rosharon, TX 77583
P.O. Box 705 (281) 369-3336
Dripping Spring, TX 78620 edwin@roarkproperties.com
(512) 644-8773
tentcrusade@aol.com Romero, Jesse A
3012 Redbay Dr.
Miller, Loren D Cedar Park, TX 78613
1200 Hwy. 290 E. - Lot #1 (512) 336-2430
Dripping Spring, TX 78620
(512) 749-7584 Sanders, E. D.
lmillerupci@hotmail.com P.O. Box 2067
Kyle, TX 78640
Moody, Barry M (512) 295-7357
104 Tanza Court
Georgetown, TX 78628 Sellers, Jimmy E
(512) 689-6030 101 Winding Oak
barrymmoody@aol.com Johnson City, TX 78636
(830) 868-2879
Moreno, Rene
3413 Harpers Ferry Ln Sharp, Jonathan H
Austin, TX 78745 3706 Woodcrest Rd.
(512) 282-1971 Temple, TX 76502
lpda2000@yahoo.com (512) 983-0813
ajsharpster@yahoo.com
Mullins, David T
PO Box 176 Shaw, Flo
Goldthwaite, TX 76844 1106 Blackburn Place
(325) 648-3788 Round Rock, TX 78664
mulldoon_83@yahoo.com (512) 388-7981
revdfshaw@aol.com
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Shaw, Dwayne F Steadman, Don M
1106 Blackburn Place P.O. Box 63
Round Rock, TX 78664 Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(512) 388-7981 (830) 997-7217
revdfshaw@aol.com dsteadman@beecreek.net
Shaw, Rodney N Steele, J. Gregory

1513 Balmorhea Lane P.O. Box 530
Round Rock, TX 78664 Johnson City, TX 78636
(512) 251-5933 (830) 868-4112
rnshaw@sbcglobal.net greg@jchomechurch.com
Shaw, II, Joe E Stephens, Charles R

P.O. Box 205 241 Colorado Dr.
Brady, TX 76825 Cedar Creek, TX 78612
(325) 597-1693 (512) 308-0005
jespms@centex.net cstephens6@austin.rr.com
Shubert, Steven H Stone, David

1123 Thackeray Lane 605 Swanson Cv.
Pflugerville, TX 78660 Austin, TX 78748
(512) 251-6820 (512) 282-0996
steve@pianoinpraise.com david@clcaustin.com
Simmons, Seth N Suppan, Bernhard

4001 Adelphi Lane 402 Grisham
Austin, TX 78727 Hutto, TX 78634
(512) 419-7336
sethandsarahsimmons@msn.com Tesno, Laurie
15005 Fernhill Dr.
Skeens, Bret Austin, TX 78717
P.O. Box 250 (512) 531-9734
Johnson City, TX 78636 letesno@yahoo.com
skeens04@yahoo.com
Tijerina III, Antonio
Smith, David A 151 Woodhollow
300 Bridget Dale, TX 78616
Marble Falls, TX 78654 (512) 601-1402
(512) 755-3892
davidsmith@marblefallsupc.com Tribble, Gilbert W
7904 Tealwood Trail
Starks, Greg Austin, TX 78731
7035 Rambollet Terr.
Round Rock, TX 78681 Urban, Paul
(512) 733-2471 1328 Lochaline Loop
sgstarks@yahoo.com Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 989-2260
Starks, Samuel R paul.urban@amd.com
116 Stallion Way
Liberty Hill, TX 78642 Vogt, Robert C
(512) 778-6021 1509 Moore
srstarks@att.net Llano, TX 78643
(832) 344-6867
robertvogt@ctesc.net
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Williams, Jerome K Younkin, Jarrid
17921 Maxa Dr. 7611 Lighthouse Dr., #231
Manor, TX 78653 Stockton, CA 95219
jkwmss@netzero.net (209) 518-9810
jarridyounkin@yahoo.com
Yancey, Michael
P.O. Box 334 Zirpoli, Robert
Goldthwaite, TX 76844 110 Hycrest Dr.
(325) 642-6251 Hutto, TX 78634
myfam_5@yahoo.com (512) 759-5242
mzirp0708@yahoo.com
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Central Coastal Bend:
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CENTRAL COASTAL BEND OFFICIALS
Alvin Kight, Presbyter Eutimio Sanchez, Spanish Ministry
1606 Plantation Rd. P.O. Box 82
Victoria, TX 77904 LaSalle, TX 77969
(361) 573-4726 (361) 284-3303
r.kight@att.net esanchezalt@yahoo.com
Ronnie Wooten, Secretary Jonathan McClintock, Foreign

304 Willow Bend Dr. Missions
Port Lavaca, TX 77979 2405 4th St.
(361) 552-3423 Bay City, TX 77414
rjwootenupc@netscape.net (979) 232-3048
jemcclintock@gmail.com
Diane Wooten, Ladies’ Ministry
304 Willow Bend Dr. Marvin Joe Moore, Media Missions
Port Lavaca, TX 77979 4006 Aggie
(361) 552-3423 Bay City, TX 77414
rjwootenupc@netscape.net (979) 245-3584
marvinmoore@sbcglobal.net
TBD, Youth Ministry
TBD, Prayer Coordinator
TBD, Home Missions
Charles Fisher, Men’s Ministry
Mike Williams, Children’s Ministry P.O. Box 948
P.O. Box 42 Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-5657
LaWard, TX 77970
mwilliams@lawardupc.com
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CENTRAL COASTAL BEND CHURCHES
Apostolic Pentecostal Church Iglesia Del Altisimo UPCI, Inc.
Rev. Jonathan McClintock Rev. Eutimio Sanchez
P.O. Box 2251 P.O. Box 462
Bay City, TX 77404 Edna, TX 77957
(979) 244-3633 (361) 782-5315
www.apcbaycity.com
New Life Sanctuary UPC, Inc. of
First Pentecostal Church Sealy
Rev. Marvin J. Moore Rev. Martin Villarreal
P.O. Box 1644 630 Benbrook
Bay City, TX 77414 Houston, TX 77076
(979) 245-3790 (713) 699-9008
Iglesia Pentecostal Unida
Rev. Cristobal Maldonado United Pentecostal Church
P.O. Box 1467 Rev. Jim Hancock
Bay City, TX 77414 P.O. Box 930
(979) 323-0405 LaGrange, TX 78945
(979) 968-6941
Iglesia Pentecostal Unida de Brenham
Rev. Mario Argueta United Pentecostal Church
465 Lillie Lange Rd. Rev. Mike Williams
Brenham, TX 77833 P.O. Box 249
(979) 421-9595 LaWard, TX 77970
Home Missions Church (361) 872-2254
Reese Lane Pentecostal Church The Sanctuary

Rev. Vernon C. Griffin Rev. Mike Williams
Columbus, TX 78934 Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(979) 732-6259 (361) 552-3423
Faith Tabernacle First United Pentecostal Church of

Rev. Michael Bacon Palacios
306 Stadtler St. Rev. Ladislado Carrera, Jr.
Cuero, TX 77954 423 6th St.
(361) 275-9878 Palacios, TX 77465
www.faith-tabernacle-upc.org (512) 972-2665
El Campo Grace UPC Iglesia De Jesus U.P.C.

P.O. Box 577 P.O. Box 5466
Edna, TX 77957 Victoria, TX 77903
(361) 781-0714
Daughter work of Grace Tabernacle The Jesus Church
Edna Rev. Alvin Kight
P.O. Box 2681
Grace Tabernacle Victoria, TX 77901
Rev. Michael Yancey (361) 575-8102
P.O. Box 575
Edna, TX 77957
(325) 642-9720
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The Pentecostals of Victoria Peace Tabernacle UPC
Rev. Bryant A. Clark Rev. Charles Fisher
310 East Larkspur Dr. P.O. Box 441
Victoria, TX 77904 Wharton, TX 77488
(361) 572-8144 (979) 532-493
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CENTRAL COASTAL BEND MINISTERS
Ashcraft, J. Craig Maldonado, Cristobal
2601 First St. P.O. Box 1467
Bay City, TX 77414 Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 244-5224 (979) 244-3479
c-ashcraft@sbcglobal.net
Martinez, Mario
Bacon, Michael 1610 N Wharton St.
306 Stadtler St. El Campo, TX 77437
Cuero, TX 77954 (979) 578-2772
(361) 275-6040
bcnmbcn@aol.com McClintock, Jonathan E
2405 4th St.
Carrera, Jr., Ladislado Bay City, TX 77414
365 Wittnebert Rd. (979) 232-3048
Seadrift, TX 77983 jemcclintock@gmail.com
(830) 719-1992
Moore, Marvin J
Clark, Bryant A 4006 Aggie
405 Sherwood Dr. Bay City, TX 77414
Victoria, TX 77901 (979) 245-3584
(361) 570-0958 marvinmoore@sbcglobal.net
revivem@aol.com
Sanchez, Eutimio Z
Crosson, Oliver J P.O. Box 82
2513 Ave. M LaSalle, TX 77969
Bay City, TX 77414 (361) 284-3303
(979) 244-4870 esanchezalt@yahoo.com
jclcnorth@juno.com
Story, David
Fisher, Charles P.O. Box 455
P.O. Box 948 Van Vleck, TX 77482
Wharton, TX 77488 (979) 245-5335
(979) 532-5657 storyda1@yahoo.com
Flores, Johnny L Thrasher, Paul S

10931 Sageburrow P.O. Box 575
Houston, TX 77089 Edna, TX 77957
johnflores46@yahoo.com (361) 285-0526
graceupc@sbcglobal.net
Gowin Jr., G. R.
P.O. Box 930 Villarreal, Martin
LaGrange, TX 78945 630 Benbrook Dr
(979) 968-6941 Houston, TX 77076
georgegowin@peoplepc.com (713) 699-9008
Griffin, Vernon C Williams, Michael E

Columbus, TX 78934 LaWard, TX 77970
(979) 732-2852 mwilliams@lawardupc.com
vcgriffin@aol.com
Wooten, Ronnie J
Kight, Alvin L 304 Willow Bend Dr.
1606 Plantation Rd. Port Lavaca, TX 77979
Victoria, TX 77904 (361) 552-3423
(361) 573-4726 rjwootenupc@netscape.net
r.kight@att.net
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GREATER COASTAL BEND OFFICIALS
Rod Carpenter, Presbyter Robert Sawyer, Children’s Ministry
8101 Baylark 2708 Old Saint Mary's Rd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78412 Beeville, TX 78102
(361) 994-7833 (361) 542-7182
actsdir@aol.com revrobsaw@stx.rr.com
Russell Campbell, Secretary Antonio Mendoza, Spanish Ministry

P.O. Box 10274 3801 Saturn, Suite C
Corpus Christi, TX 78460-0274 Corpus Christi, Texas 78413
(361) 242-1857 (832) 643-9838
crcupc@sbcglobal.net
Robert Ingram, Foreign Missions
Teresa Campbell, Ladies’ Ministry 701 N. Wright St
P.O. Box 10274 Alice, TX 78332
Corpus Christi, TX 78460-0274 (361) 384-9517
(361) 242-1857 RobeIngr@aol.com
crcupc@sbcglobal.net
Donald Eddins, Media Missions
Isaiah Vallejo, Youth Ministry P. O. Box 1258
6162 Misty Meadow Rd., #902 Rockport, TX 78382
Corpus Christi, TX 78414 rockportupc@yahoo.com
(361) 510-1137
isaiahvallejo@yahoo.com Robert Ingram, Prayer Coordinator
701 N. Wright St
Craig Stallard, Home Missions Alice, TX 78332
2227 Memorial Pkwy (361) 384-9517
Portland, TX 78374 RobeIngr@aol.com
(361) 643-174
mcraigstallard@aol.com TBD, Men’s Ministry
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GREATER COASTAL BEND CHURCHES
Alice Church of Truth & Spirit The Apostolic Church of Corpus
(A.C.T.S.) Christi
Rev. Robert Ingram Rev. John F. Everett
P.O. Box 2078 3523 FM 2292
Alice, TX 78333 Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 389-1013 (361) 853-8270
Christ Temple UPC Greater Life UPC of Karnes City

Rev. Robert Sawyer Rev. Arthur B. Holt
608 East Milam St. P.O. Box 96
Beeville, TX 78102 Karnes City, TX 78118
(361) 358-3042
First United Pentecostal Church
Christian Revival Center UPC Rev. Douglas Hicks
Rev. Russell D. Campbell P.O. Box 1817
P.O. Box 10274 Kingsville, TX 78364-1817
Corpus Christi, TX 78460-0274 (361) 592-3239
(361) 242-1857
Calvary Lighthouse Church
Iglesia Del Nombre De Jesus Rev. M. Craig Stallard
Rev. Richard Trevino P.O. Box 539
2025 Sean Dr. Portland, TX 78374
Corpus Christi, TX 78412 (361) 643-1747
(361) 985-0929 www.calvarylighthousechurch.net
Solid Rock UPC First United Pentecostal Church

Rev. Rod Carpenter Rev. Donald Eddins
5017 Curtis Clark Dr P.O. Box 1258
Corpus Christi, TX 78411 Rockport, TX 78381
(361) 992-4471 (361) 790-9526
www.solidrockupc.org
Tabernaculo De Vida
Rev. Antonio Mendoza
3801 Saturn, Suite C
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 265-0884
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GREATER COASTAL BEND MINISTERS
Campbell, Russell D Holt, Arthur B
P.O. Box 10274 P.O. Box 96
Corpus Christi, TX 78460-0274 Karnes City, TX 78118
(361) 242-1857 (281) 683-8465
crcupc@sbcglobal.net revabholt@yahoo.com
Carpenter, Charles R Ingram, Robert

8101 Baylark 571 CR 231
Corpus Christi, TX 78412 Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 994-7833 (361) 389-1013
actsdir@aol.com robeingr@aol.com
Cassel, Norman H Mendoza, Antonio P

1126 Crescent Dr. 3801 Saturn, Suite C
Corpus Christi, TX 78412 Corpus Christi, Texas 78413
(361) 994-0874 (832) 643-9838
normanrelita@sbcglobal.net tpmendoza@hotmail.com
Castillo, Hector Ortegon, Richard

P.O. Box 1505 5013 Curtis Clark
Robstown, TX 78380 Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 387-5009 titleist7481@gmail.com
jesuspuede@hotmail.com
Sawyer, Robert W
Eddins, Donald 2708 Old Saint Mary's Road
P.O. Box 1258 Beeville, TX 78102
Rockport, TX 78381 (361) 542-7182
(361) 790-9526 revrobsaw@stx.rr.com
rockportupc@yahoo.com
Sedgwick, Matthew
Everett, John 1503 Dallas St.
3523 FM 2292 Portland, TX 78374
Corpus Christi, TX 78415 (361) 288-4653
(361) 265-0884
annajohneverett@yahoo.com Stallard, M. Craig
2227 Memorial Pkwy
Hammond, Harris H Portland, TX 78374
4635 CR 2221 (361) 643-1747
Odem, TX 78370 mcraigstallard@aol.com
(361) 368-2293
Trevino, Richard
Hicks, Douglas 2025 Sean Dr.
P.O. Box 1841 Corpus Christi, TX 78412
Kingsville, TX 78364 (361) 985-0929
(361) 592-7545 trevino_sr@yahoo.com
hickskingsville@aol.com
Vallejo, Isaiah P
6162 Misty Meadow #902
Corpus Christi, Texas 78414
(361) 726-0537
isaiahvallejo@yahoo.com
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GULF COAST OFFICIALS
Danny Johnson, Presbyter Joe Castorina, Children’s Ministry
P. O. Box 715 2101 Tullum Calle
West Columbia, TX 77486 Dickinson, TX 77539
(979) 345-4807 (409) 789-1747
dgbf@embarqmail.com JCastorina@CastorinaMinistries.com
Darren Shelton, Secretary John Lopez, Spanish Ministry

1035 Stevenwood Lane 707 N. 3rd St.
Alvin, Texas 77511 Richmond, TX 77469
(281)960-6761 (281) 232-4111
GulfCoastUPCI@aol.com
Jorge Aguinaga, Foreign Missions
Karen Rabun, Ladies’ Ministry P.O. Box 414
1410 County Road 36 Sweeny, TX 77480
Angleton, TX 77515 (979) 548-8485
(281) 595-2004 s491ja@peoplepc.com
DuWayne Turnbow, Home Missions Ricky Kennon, Media Missions

203 Hartwood Ct. RR 3 box 596
Sugar Land, TX 77479 San Leon, TX 77539
(281) 277-5311 281-339-0657
Pastor@CLCSugarland.com rickykennon@yahoo.com
Myron Smith, Youth Ministry Geraldine Brister, Prayer Coordinator

PO Box 1847 122 Bennett Drive
Dickinson, TX 77539 West Columbia, TX 77486
(281) 636-5359 (979) 345-3047
MyronWSmith@yahoo.com sissybrister@embarqmail.com
Ronald Evans, Men’s Ministry

841 Live Oak
Clute, TX 77531
(979) 265-0284
ron-gena@sbcglobal.net
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GULF COAST CHURCHES
Hope Tabernacle Wilderness Tabernacle UPC
Rev. Darren Shelton Rev. Joel Hammond
P.O. Box 1936 P.O. Box 2271-J
Alvin, TX 77512 Freeport, TX 77541-2271
(281) 960-6761 (979) 230-0408
Tabernacle de la Esperanza Iglesia Pentecostal Unida de Fresno

Revs. Darren Shelton & Juan X. Perez Rev. Rolando Guevara
P.O. Box 1936 4602 Tulip Ln.
Alvin, TX 77512 Fresno, TX 77545
(281) 756-8000 (832) 867-0231
Daughter work of Hope Tabernacle Alvin Home Missions Church
and Tabernaculo de Vida Houston
Abundant Life Church
Christian Tabernacle UPC Rev. Arnold Morton
Rev. J. Mark Rabun P.O. Box 1509
P.O. Box 457 Galveston, TX 77550
Angleton, TX 77515 (409) 744-7953
(979) 864-4799
www.christian-tabernacle.org Turning Point
Rev. Shawn Plant
New Life Tabernacle 4020 Oleander
Rev. Harold Williams, Sr. Galveston, TX 77554
P.O. Box 239 (318) 481-4315
Brazoria, TX 77422 Home Missions Church
(979) 798-1130
The Pentecostals of Lake Jackson
Primera Iglesia Rev. Jeffrey Smith
Rev. Hector Campos P.O. Box 758
P.O. Box 1165 Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Clute, TX 77531 (979) 265-5487
(979) 265-1205 Daughter work of The Rock Church
www.primeraiglesia-clute.org
New Abundant Life
The Rock Church Rev. Hughes Jenkins
Rev. Jeffrey A. Smith 7510 Chasewood Dr.
P.O. Box 1148 Missouri City, TX 77489
Clute, TX 77531 (281) 835-6252
(979) 265-5487
First Church of Missouri City
The Crossing P.O. Box 394
Rev. Myron Smith Pearland, TX 77588
P.O. Box 1847 (281) 992-4538
Dickinson, TX 77539 Daughter work of First Church of
(281) 534-0509 Pearland
www.mycrossing.net
Home Missions Church The First Church of Pearland
Rev. Ken Gurley
P.O. Box 394
Pearland, TX 77588-0394
(281) 992-4538
www.firstchurch.com
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First Church of Pearland West Christian Life Church
Rev. Ken Gurley Rev. DuWayne Turnbow
1850 Broadway 203 Hartwood Court
Pearland, TX 77581 Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 992-4538 (281) 242-1232
www.firstchurch.com www.clcsugarland.com
Daughter work of First Church of
Pearland Christ Temple Church
Rev. Roger Moreland
Heart of Worship Box D
Rev. Byron Banken Sweeny, TX 77480
P.O. Box 1760 (979) 548-5433
Richmond, TX 77406
(337) 764-4268 First Love UPC
Home Missions Church Rev. Mike Wedgeworth
2420 36th St. N
Primera Iglesia Pentecostal Unida Texas City, TX 77590
Rev. John Lopez (409) 945-5683
707 N 3rd St. www.firstlove.org
Richmond, TX 77469
(281) 232-4111 Truth Community Church
Rev. Sam Cooper
Iglesia de Jesus UPC 2810 Pilgrim's Point Dr.
Rev. Ralph Herrera Webster, TX 77598
P.O. Box 1124 (281) 554-9718
Rosenburg, TX 77471 Home Missions Church
(281) 344-7141
Apostolic Lighthouse
Bacliff Living Water Pentecostal Rev. Danny Johnson
Church P.O. Box 216
Rev. Ricky Glenn Kennon West Columbia, TX 77486
2731 FM 517 South (979) 345-3354
San Leon, TX 77539 www.apostoliclighthouse.org
(281) 339-5214
The Pentecostals of Santa Fe

Rev. L. M. Jeane
P.O. Box 417
Santa Fe, TX 77510-0417
(409) 925-3826
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GULF COAST MINISTERS
Aguinaga, Jorge Castorina, Jr., Joseph A
P.O. Box 414 2101 Tulum Calle
Sweeny, TX 77480-0414 Dickinson, TX 77539
s491ja@peoplepc.com (409) 789-1747
jcastorina@castorinaministries
Banken, Byron
2009 Havensprings Cooper, Sam
Richmond, TX 77469 2810 Pilgrim's P.O.int Drive
(281) 762-7187 Webster, TX 77598
bimmbanken@yahoo.com (281) 554-9718
scoop55@verizon.net
Barber, Brian
111 Loganberry, #711 Cordell, Wesley
Lake Jackson, TX 77566 5011 Chase Park Court
Bacliff, TX 77518
Barnett, Barclay V goouwes@aol.com
5402 Ryan Acres Drive
Pearland, TX 77584 Davis, Bryan W
(281) 485-9603 711 White Ibis Ave.
Texas City, TX 77590
Bolenbaucher, David E (409) 927-1734
2517 36th Ave. N
Texas City, TX 77590 Davis, Richard
(409) 945-9838 3916 Secretariat Drive
eric.bolenbaucher@gmail.com Florissant, MO 63034-3407
(314) 837-4552
Brister, Mickel L rdavis@upci.org
122 Bennett Dr.
West Columbia, TX 77486 Ellis, Mary L
(979) 345-3037 404 Fallow Ln
mikebrister@embarqmail.com Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 648-9226
Bussey, Travis meme115@aol.com
2309 Marys Creek Ct.
Pearland, TX 77581 Evans, Ronald D
travisbussey@yahoo.com 841 Live Oak
Clute, TX 77531
Campos, Gloria J (979) 265-0284
160 Corkwood ron-gena@sbcglobal.net
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
(979) 297-5343 Fruge, Edward
gloriacampos@sbcglobal.net 20107 Bayberry Creek Dr.
Magnolia, TX 77355
Campos, Hector efruge5@cs.com
160 Corkwood St
Lake Jackson, TX 77566 Garrett, Luther M
(979) 297-5343 P.O. Box 3201
hcampos0905@sbcglobal.net Lake Jackson, TX 77566
(979) 548-3684
revlmgarrett@yahoo.com
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Guevara, Rolando Kennon, Ricky G
4602 Tulip Ln. 2731 FM 517 South
Fresno, TX 77545 San Leon, TX 77539
(832) 867-0231 (281) 339-0657
pastor@livingwaterpc.com
Guidroz, Eldridge
2091 Mary Lane Kowacich, Gordon R
Dickinson, TX 77539 4875 Dellwood Ln.
egpgf@msn.com Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 899-3674
Gurley, Lawrence K
P.O. Box 394 Lopez, John
Pearland, TX 77588 707 N. 3rd St.
(281) 992-4538 Richmond, TX 77469
kengurley@msn.com (281) 232-4111
Harris, Michael G Minton, John W

7306 Bigwood 1407 15th Ave North
Houston, TX 77016 Texas City, TX 77590
(713) 631-4581 (409) 948-2618
Harrison, Richard A Minton, Terry W

7723 Pecanwood 19902 Doversgreen Ln.
Hitchcock, TX 77563 Spring, TX 77388
(409) 986-9617 (281) 350-2882
rshr705@verizon.net t_minton@sbcglobal.net
Herrera, Ralph Moreland, Roger D

P.O. Box 95 2201 Piney Wood Dr.
Rosenburg, TX 77471 Deer Park, TX 77536
(281) 633-2747 (281) 479-7490
homesweethomehcs@earthlink.net rdmoreland1947@juno.com
Holt, Karl A Morton, Arnold M

190 Spring Lake Dr. P.O. Box 122
Pinehurst, SC 28374 Hitchcock, TX 77563
karlholt2006@yahoo.com (409) 986-1101
budmorton@aol.com
Jeane, L. M
P.O. Box 417 Nelson, William T
Santa Fe, TX 77510 638 Harbor
(409) 925-3981 Liverpool, TX 77577
(409) 766-7691
Jenkins, Hughes
15302 O'Hara Dr. Plant, Shawn
Missouri City, TX 77489 4020 Oleander
(281) 835-0526 Galveston, TX 77554
hughesjenkins@att.net plantshawn@yahoo.com
Johnson, Danny G Porter, Lary J

P.O. Box 715 4726 Westchester
West Columbia, TX 77486 Pasadena, TX 77505
(979) 345-4807 (281) 998-9690
dgbf@embarqmail.com laryjporter@aol.com
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Rabun, J. Mark Stephens, Horace J
1410 County Road 36 7330 N. Redfish Dr
Angleton, TX 77515 Hitchcock, TX 77563
(281) 595-2004 horace_Stephens@yahoo.com
Rutland, Thomas E Turnbow, DuWayne

P.O. Box 7 203 Hartwood Ct.
Ruth, MS 39662 Sugar Land, TX 77479
(601) 833-4268 (281) 277-5311
pastor@clcsugarland.com
Salinas, Brian M
1407 Paul Walea, Tyler
Pearland, TX 77581 2412 Dixie Farm Rd.
(832) 483-1103 Pearland, TX 77581
tylerjwalea@aol.com
Schaefer, Kenneth J
20 CR 726 Wedgeworth, Michael R
Angleton, TX 77515 P.O. Box 1447
(979) 848-1977 Texas City, TX 77592
kenrev7@yahoo.com (409) 933-0336
mrw@firstlove.org
Shelton, Darren T
1035 Stevenwood Lane Williams, Harold E
Alvin, TX 77511 141 Shady Lane
(281) 960-6761 West Columbia, TX 77486
hopetabernacle@aol.com (979) 345-4098
doloreswilliams@earthlink.net
Smith, Jeffrey
P.O. Box 758 Dunning, Brad
Lake Jackson, TX 77566 2810 Red Oak Lane
(979) 265-5487 Pearland, TX 77584
pastoroftherock@sbcglobal.net (281) 416-4171
sm2bd@aol.com
Smith, Myron W
P.O. Box 1847
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 534-0509
myronwsmith@yahoo.com
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Houston Metro East Section:
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HOUSTON METRO EAST OFFICIALS
Ron Macey, Presbyter Jorge Mendizabal, Spanish Ministry
255 West Thorn Way 4419 Fountain Creek Ct.
Houston, TX 77015 Pasadena, TX 77505
(713) 451-0215 mendizabaljorge@hotmail.com
revronmac@aol.com
Lester Roch, Foreign Missions
Roger Blackburn, Secretary 5622 Arbor Vitae
3414 Somerset Ln. Houston, TX 77092
Deer Park, TX 77536 (713) 686-5959
(281) 478-4489 larmustang@aol.com
twc2814784489@earthlink.net
John Sheppard, Media Missions
LeAnn Hughes, Ladies’ Ministry 15911 Spinnaker
2612 Evergreen Channelview, TX 77536
Pearland, TX 77581 (281) 328-1785
(281) 648-1978 Jsheppard4@houston.rr.com
jhughes7@houston.rr.com
JoAnn Adcock, Prayer Coordinator
Dan Castleberry Jr., Youth Ministry 4014 Thistlewood Dr.
2606 Sherwood Hollow Ln. Pasadena TX 77504
Kingwood, TX 77339 hmeprayer@sbcglobal.net
(713) 962-1472
revdacjr@aol.com Mike Anderson, Men’s Ministry
10023 Sagedale
TBD, Home Missions Houston, TX 77089
(281) 922-4444
Kevin Martin, Children’s Ministry christchurchhou@aol.com
7023 Fuchsia
Humble, TX 77346
(281) 852-7609
revkmartin@earthlink.net
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HOUSTON METRO EAST CHURCHES
Harvest Temple United Pentecostal Church
Rev. W. L. Atchison Rev. Ted Broadway
3105 Rollingbrook Dr 15646 N. Brentwood
Baytown, TX 77521 Channelview, TX 77530
(281) 422-7201 (281) 452-4098
Templo de Fe The Pentecostals of Crosby

Rev. Mauricio Ramirez Rev. Kerry D. Lee
703 W. Main P.O. Box 809
Baytown, TX 77520 Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 422-5527 (281) 394-1213
www.pentecostalsofcrosby.com
Apostolic Revival Center of Houston
Rev. Alfred Torres Springs of Life UPC
15326 Streatham Cr. Rev. Roger D. Blackburn
Channelview, TX 77530 P.O. Box 516
(713) 670-0333 Deer Park, TX 77536
(281) 479-7230
Apostolic Revival Center Southwest
Rev. Alfred Torres Apostolic Tabernacle
15326 Streatham Cr. Rev. Lester Roch
Channelview, TX 77530 5547 Cavalcade
(832) 877-5356 Houston, TX 77026
Daughter work of Apostolic Revival (713) 673-7900
Center of Houston www.apostolictabernacle.com
Cloverleaf Templo Pentecostal Christ Church Inc.

Amisadai Rev. Michael Anderson
Rev. Octavio Villanueva 12815 Fuqua
15000 Woodforest Houston, TX 77034
Channelview, TX 77530 (281) 481-3222
(713) 962-8471 www.christchurchhouston.com
Daughter work of Channelview
Templo Pentecostal Amisadai Emmanuel Apostolic Church of
Channelview
Templo Pentecostal Amisadai of Rev. Alejandro C. Pereira
Liberty 1946 Fallow Lane
Rev. Octavio Villanueva Houston, TX 77049
15000 Woodforest (713) 614-8578
Channelview, TX 77530 www.godwithus.ac
Daughter work of Channelview
Templo Pentecostal Amisadai Iglesia Pentecostal El Dios Vivient
Rev. Ignacio Morales
Templo Pentecostal Amisadai 1013 Maxey Rd.
Rev. Octavio Villanueva Houston, TX 77015
15000 Woodforest Blvd. (713) 455-1843
Channelview, TX 77530 Home Missions Church
(281) 452-0991
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Iglesia Rios de Uncion of Baytown Tabernaculo de Vida - Gulfgate
Rev. Carlos Martinez Rev. Lincol Marzano
7506 Laredo St. 7326 Brice St.
Houston, TX 77020 Houston, TX 77061
(713) 670-8494 (713) 640-1878
Daughter work of Life Tabernacle of Home Missions Church
Houston
Tabernaculo de Vida of Cleveland
Life Tabernacle Southeast UPC Rev. Nicolas Ambriz
Rev. Mike E. Gonzalez 8635 Cayton Ave.
9028 Easthaven Blvd Houston, TX 77061
Houston, TX 77075 (713) 641-0927
(713) 910-6176 Daughter work of Houston
Tabernaculo de Vida (Perez)
Life Tabernacle UPC
Revs. James L. Kilgore & James L. Tabernaculo de Vida of Houston
Kilgore II Rev. Juan Perez
9901 Windmill Lakes Blvd P.O. Box 5201
(713) 910-1911 (713) 926-6651
www.tabernaculodevida.org
Luz Y Vida
Rev. Gustavo Meyer Tabernaculo de Vida So. Houston
P.O. Box 441194 Rev. Luis Polanco
Houston, TX 77244 11602 Tierra Ridge Ct.
(713) 503-3618 Houston, TX 77034
(713) 941-2939
Royalwood Pentecostal Church
Rev. Ron Macey The Potter
7803 Uvalde Rd. Rev. John Lopez
Houston, TX 77049-3013 11114 Sagegale
(281) 458-2102 Houston, TX 77089
(281) 484-3097
Spirit of Life Daughter work of First Church of
Rev. Rick Sylvester Pearland
8435 Peekskill Lane
Houston, TX 77075 Christ Tabernacle UPC
(713) 991-1778 Rev. John Scott
Home Missions Church P.O. Box 548
Huffman, TX 77336
Spring of Life (281) 852-4149
Rev. Jimmy Lewis www.ctupci.com
11800 City Park Central Ln., #918
Houston, TX 77047 Iglesia Pentecostal Pan de Vida
(713) 839-9363 Rev. Porfirio Mayorquin
2710 Wilson Rd., #112
Tabernaculo de Reunion Humble, TX 77396
Rev. German Saravia (281) 540-2096
531 Barbara Mae Blvd. Home Missions Church
Houston, TX 77015
(713) 330-8594
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The Pentecostal Church of Atascocita Templo Apostolico
Rev. Kevin Martin Rev. Alfonso Perez
3448 Atascocita Road 410 W. Southmore
Humble, Texas 77396 Pasadena, TX 77502
(281) 852-0147 (713) 472-8771
www.atascocitaupc.com Daughter work of Apostolic Temple of
Home Missions Church Pasadena
Victory Tabernacle The Pentecostals of Pasadena

Rev. Jackie D. King Rev. Rich Glass
721 E. Main St. P.O. Box 3104
LaPorte, TX 77571 Pasadena, TX 77501
(713) 859-2883 (713) 472-2609
www.pentecostalsofpasadena.com
Apostolic Temple UPC
Rev. O. W. McClain Promise Church of Houston
2630 Allen Genoa Rev. Daniel A. Espinoza
Pasadena, TX 77502 4504 Teal Glen
(713) 944-2813 Pearland, TX 77584
www.apostolictemple.org (281) 485-8336
www.tpchouston.com
Divine Restoration Apostolic Church Home Missions Church
Rev. Isaac Sauceda
P.O. Box 1858 New Life Praise Center
Pasadena, TX 77501 Rev. Terry L. Creekmore
(713) 534-0333 P.O. Box 538
Seabrook, TX 77586
Mundo Pentecostal (281) 332-3320
Rev. Jorge Mendizabal
1008 S. Main St. Greater Life Church
Pasadena, TX 77506 Rev. Mark Hughes
(713) 473-1215 P.O. Box 58763
www.mundopentecostal.com Webster, TX 77598
(281) 316-6939
Tabernaculo de Restauracion of Deer www.greaterlife4u.com
Park
Rev. Guadalupe A. Cuadras
3708 Ramsey
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 472-1749
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HOUSTON METRO EAST MINISTERS
Adcock, Buford J Buckland, Matthew
4014 Thistlewood Dr P.O. Box 3104
Pasadena, TX 77504 Pasadena, TX 77501
(281) 998-1482 (713) 320-1879
jaja30@sbcglobal.net
Burnett, Ronald R
Allen, Michael W 1401 Wilson Dr.
2414 Dewberry Ln. Deer Park, TX 77536
Pasadena, TX 77502 ronburnett65@hotmail.com
(713) 941-7191
Burris, J. A.
Ambriz, Nicolas G 9900 Alameda Genoa
8635 Cayton Ave. Houston, TX 77075
Houston, TX 77061 (832) 584-4515
(713) 641-0927 revburr@gmail.com
Anderson, Michael J Cabrera, Francisco

10023 Sagedale 696 County Road 4873
Houston, TX 77089 Dayton, TX 77535
(281) 922-4444 (832) 452-1274
christchurchhou@aol.com
Calk, Christopher A
Argueta, Mario 11223 Sage Oak Dr.
465 Lillie Lange Rd. Houston, TX 77089
Brenham, TX 77833 (281) 481-2749
(929) 830-5575 cacalk75@aol.com
radiovozdeloverdad@hotmail.com
Carlen, Michael E
Atchison, W. L 1506 Mulberry Ct
3423 Rolling Creek Dr. Pearland, TX 77581
Baytown, TX 77521 (281) 993-0689
(281) 420-1003 mcarlen55@aol.com
harvesttem@aol.com
Carpenter, Dwayne
Blackburn, Billy M 4003 Dappled Trail
2801 San Marcos Humble, TX 77346
Deer Park, TX 77536 (281) 436-1117
(281) 542-9882 carpenter777@sbcglobal.net
Blackburn, Roger D Castleberry Jr., Dan A

3414 Somerset Ln. 2606 Sherwood Hollow Ln.
Deer Park, TX 77536 Kingwood, TX 77339
(281) 478-4489 (281) 359-7958
blackburnroger@att.net revdacjr@gmail.com
Broadway, Ted R Cecil, Terry

15646 N. Brentwood 714 Harold Lane
Channelview, TX 77530 Baytown, TX 77521
(281) 452-1494 (832) 556-3317
broadway1932@aol.com
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Creekmore, Terry L Gallaugher, Mitch
P.O. Box 58282 727 Barnesville St.
Webster, TX 77598 Channelview, TX 77530
(281) 538-0808 (281) 452-0603
mitchgallaugher@comcast.net
Cremeans, Lewis F
10837 Spruce Dr. N Geary, Jr., Thomas E
LaPorte, TX 77571-4343 P.O. Box 751892
(713) 294-6995 Houston, TX 77275
cremeans281@aol.com
Glass, Arless
Cuadras, Guadalupe A 3726 Green Meadows
2033 Pickerton Pasadena, TX 77505
Deer Park, TX 77536 (281) 487-6229
(713) 472-1749 aglass@thepopchurch.com
abelcuadras@sbcglobal.net
Glass, Rich
Custer, Kenneth L 2202 Erin Glen
1503 Main St. Deer Park, TX 77536
LaMarque, TX 77568 (281) 542-6677
kennycuster@sbcglobal.net rglassmin@aol.com
Custer, Thomas E Golemon, James E

2710 Rosedale 160 Padgett Road
LaMarque, TX 77568 Hineston, LA 71438
(409) 933-3205 (318) 793-9666
tomtclm@sbcglobal.net
Gonzalez, Alvaro
Denny, Carl M 1008 N Shepherd Dr.
7263 Stonegate Dr. Baytown, TX 77520
Houston, TX 77040 (281) 748-3300
(713) 937-9562
oad1@houston.rr.com Gonzalez, Mike E
9022 Easthaven
Dobson, Donald R Houston, TX 77075
3502 Trinity Dr. (713) 910-2614
Baytown, TX 77523
(281) 732-0230 Hayes, Larry R
dobsondr1@cebridge.net 3609 Oak Hollow Dr N
Pearland, TX 77581-6178
Espinoza, Daniel A (281) 648-7544
4504 Teal Glen St. lhayes219@aol.com
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 485-8336 Hernandez, Eli M
acts2-38@earthlink.net 73160 Guadalupe Ave
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Fleming, Ricky eli@revivalinprogress.com
19107 ½ Artesian Way
Humble, TX 77346 Hernandez, George M
(713) 539-0337 11414 Sagemorgan Dr
Houston, TX 77089-4223
Free, Herbert E (281) 484-4390
7923 Jackstone Dr. ghchaps@houston.rr.com
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 458-5557
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Hernandez, Richard King, Jackie
704 Vista Rd., Apt B 721 E. Main St.
Pasadena, TX 77504 LaPorte, TX 77571
(713) 477-3911 (713) 859-2883
rickhernandez2@yahoo.com jking@victorylaporte.com
Hernandez Sr., Richard Lee, Kerry

1809 Oaks Dr. 15911 Spinnaker Dr.
Pasadena, TX 77502 Crosby, TX 77532
(713) 477-3911 (281) 328-5054
richard.hernandez@ge.com kdl61357@yahoo.com
Hood, Donald H Leslie, Sherluff L

1909 Winding Creek 2009 N Fisher
Pearland, TX 77581-5631 Pasadena, TX 77502
(281) 485-0592
dkdbhd@hotmail.com Lewis, Jimmy T
11800 City Park Central Ln., #918
Hopkins III, John F Houston, TX 77047
10927 Sage Willow Lane (713) 839-9363
Houston, TX 77089 springjtl@aol.com
(281) 922-1149
alyhopkins@yahoo.com Lopez, John
11114 Sagegale Dr.
Hughes, James B Houston, TX 77089
2612 Evergreen (281) 484-3097
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 648-1978 Macey, Brandon
jhughes7@houston.rr.com 3311 Golden Trails Dr., #507
Kingwood, TX 77345
Hughes, Mark (713) 253-1897
5110 Sandy Meadow
League City, TX 77573 Macey, Ronald E
(281) 557-4177 255 West Thorn Way
mhugs55@yahoo.com Houston, TX 77015
(713) 451-0215
Interiano, Francisco revronmac@aol.com
509 1/2 Baltimore St.
Muskogee, OK 74403 Madden, Gary
2702 Haley's Comet Ct.
Kilgore, James L Deer Park, TX 77536
P.O. Box 15175 (832) 365-3402
Houston, TX 77220 glm@garym.ws
(281) 996-5630
Marrerobatista, Jose
Kilgore II, James L 11007 Dogwood Ct.
1004 Cemetery Rd. LaPorte, TX 77571
Santa Fe, TX 77517 (281) 471-3557
(713) 498-1664
jkilgore@life.cc Martin, Kevin G
7023 Fuchsia Lane
Humble, TX 77346
(281) 852-7609
revkmartin@earthlink.net
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Martinez, Carlos A Mendizabal, Samuel
7506 Laredo St 903 Heathfield Drive
Houston, TX 77020 Channelview, TX 77530
(713) 670-8494 (281) 452-6199
shema1@hotmail.com
Marzano, Lincol
7326 Brice St. Meyer, Gustavo
Houston, TX 77061 P.O. Box 441194
(713) 640-1878 Houston, TX 77039
gustavomeyer@aol.com
Mayorquin, Porfirio
2710 Wilson Rd., #112 Moore, Jr., Paul D
Humble, TX 77396 3015 Mustang Meadow Lane
(281) 540-2096 Manvel, TX 77578
(713) 910-1911
McClain, O. Wayne
4302 Valparaiso Morales, Ignacio M
Pasadena, TX 77504 14642 Alderson St.
(713) 944-7145 Houston, TX 77015
apostolicmcclain@sbcglobal.net (713) 455-1843
McClain, Orlin W Moreira, Carlos A

2634 South Houston Road 8506 Robindell Dr.
Pasadena, TX 77502 Houston, TX 77074
(713) 943-2855 (713) 988-5017
orlinwayne@aol.com carlosrocha19@hotmail.com
McDonald III, Benny R Murphy, Ernest R

2009 Pickerton 10823 Thorncliff Dr.
Deer Park, TX 77536 Humble, TX 77396
(281) 930-9103 (281) 454-4118
murphyer@sbcglobal.net
McLean, Brian C
10430 Sagemeadow Pereira, Alejandro C
Houston, TX 77089 1946 Fallow Lane
(832) 640-1831 Houston, TX 77049
bcmclean@gmail.com pastor@godwithus.ac
McNeely, Thomas G Perez, Alfonso

P.O. Box 538 2705 Peach Lane
Seabrook, TX 77586 Pasadena, TX 77502
(281) 332-3320 (713) 910-0607
Medina, Jorge G Perez, Juan X

15251 Bedford Glen Dr. P.O. Box 499
Channelview, TX 77530 Pasadena, TX 77501
(713) 528-2345 (713) 926-6651
faithdefenders@hotmail.com jperez7925@aol.com
Mendizabal, Jorge Poe, Gordon K

4419 Fountain Creek Ct. P.O. Box 2070
Pasadena, TX 77505 Friendswood, TX 77549
mendizabaljorge@hotmail.com (281) 482-2856
contact@gordonpoe.com
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Polanco, Luis Swanson, Wesley E
11602 Tierra Ridge Ct. 9914 Sagemark Dr.
(713) 941-2939 (281) 481-6692
luis-polanco@sbcglobal.net wesleyswanson@sbcglobal.net
Ramirez, Mauricio A Sylvester, Rick L

1802 Kern St 8435 Peekskill
Baytown, TX 77520 Houston, TX 77075
(281) 427-3852 (713) 991-1778
rsylve9723@aol.com
Roch, Lester A
5622 Arbor Vitae Thompson, William J
Houston, TX 77092 12422 Palmway St.
(713) 686-5959 Houston, TX 77034
larmustang@aol.com (713) 943-2617
annettesuarez@sbcglobal.net
Saravia, German
531 Barbara Mae Blvd. Toland, George
Houston, TX 77015 P.O. Box 1955
(713) 384-1195 Pasadena, TX 77501-1955
(713) 472-2732
Sauceda, Isaac
2801 Park Shadow Ln. Torres, Alfred
Deer Park, TX 77536 15326 Streatham Circle
(281) 787-4783 Channelview, TX 77530
insauceda@aol.com (281) 452-3821
torresA3@aol.com
Scott, John M
19710 Oakhall Torres, Armando M
Humble, TX 77346 11403 Kirkvalley Dr.
(281) 852-4149 Houston, TX 77089
(281) 481-3425
Sheppard, John K amandoat123@aol.com
211 Wickhamford Way
Houston, TX 77015 Twentier, James A
(713) 344-0246 11922 Christopher Walk Trail
jsheppard4_houston1@comcast.ne Houston, TX 77089
(281) 922-7033
Silguero, Gustavo ja20er@ev1.net
10623 Sageberry Dr.
Houston, TX 77089 Velasquez, Jr., Javier
(281) 464-3474 14808 Welbeck
gsilguero@farmersagent.com Channelview, TX 77530
(713) 503-0983
Smith, George W
3809 Washington Villanueva, Octavio
Pasadena, TX 77503 1142 Pennygent Ln
(713) 477-2140 Channelview, TX 77530
(281) 452-0991
Smith, Latisha octaviovillanuev@aol.com
9707 Kirkville
Houston, TX 77089
(832) 656-5841
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Walker, David Wilkins, Lance A
P.O. Box 670083 PSC 2 Box 14396
Houston, TX 77267 APO, AE 9012
mrdlw64@aol.com (281) 456-0855
f15blade@earthlink.net
Wallrath, Robert O
7422 Nodding Pines Ln. Willhoite, J. M
Houston, TX 77044-2722 6211 Bayou Blvd.
(281) 458-4137 Baytown, TX 77521
1seawolf1@mailexcite.com (281) 421-4542
j.m.willhoite@aol.com
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Houston Metro West Section:
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HOUSTON METRO WEST OFFICIALS
ScottT. Lewis, Presbyter Armando Torres, Spanish Ministry
2915 Red Oak Leaf Trail 11403 Kirkvalley Dr.
Houston, TX 77084-8801 Houston, TX 77089
(281) 599-9712 (281) 481-3425
pastor@powh.org amandoat123@aol.com
James Sanders, Secretary Tommy Taylor, Foreign Missions

1624 W 34th St. 402 Hereford Dr.
Houston, TX 77018 Brookshire, TX 77423
(713) 686-7689 (281) 375-5552
jwsanders1999@gmail.com textaylor@ev1.net
Donna Lewis, Ladies’ Ministry Scott Nichols, Media Missions

2915 Red Oak Leaf Trail 702 W. 43rd St.
Houston, TX 77084-8801 Houston, TX 77018
(281) 599-9712 (713) 691-1404
donnalws@earthlink.com go308@aol.com
Jonathan Daigle, Youth Ministry Cindy Castleberry, Prayer Coordinator

19127 Colony Grove 13334 Somersworth Dr.
Katy, TX 77449 Houston, TX 77041-5832
jonathandaigle@mac.com (713) 937-3780
sisccastle@aol.com
Myrick Johnson, Home Missions
9603 Upwood Kevin Cain, Men’s Ministry
Humble, TX 77338 5506 Pecangate Dr.
(832) 527-6444 Spring, TX 77373
myrickjohnson@aol.com (281) 443-1362
kcain@houston.rr.com
Paul Nolan, Children’s Ministry
14831 Chetland Place Dr.
Houston, TX 77095
(281) 345-7234
paulnolan76@yahoo.com
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HOUSTON METRO WEST CHURCHES
Brookshire Tabernacle UPC Greenspoint UPC
Rev. Samuel T. Taylor Rev. David Walker
402 Hereford 990 Cypress Station Dr., #702
Brookshire, TX 77423 Houston, TX 77090
(281) 375-5552 (713) 256-1230
Daughter work of Houston
Tabernaculo de Vida Pentecostals of Hiram Clarke
Rev. Higinio Laz
211 10th St. Houston Linaje Escobido
Hempstead, TX 77445 Rev. Lot Morales
(979) 826-2125 3414 Saint Benedict St.
Houston, TX 77021
Apostolic Church (713) 747-1122
Rev. Israel Kang Home Missions Church
371 Tealwood Dr.
Houston, TX 77024 Houston Pentecostal Revival UPC
(713) 398-2583 Rev. Arturo Gonzalez
Daughter work of Pentecostals of West 3217 Wardmont
Houston Houston, TX 77093
(281) 987-9519
Bethel Northwest Fellowship of Home Missions Church
Tomball
Rev. David L. Fauss Iglesia de Jesucristo La Roca
1020 FM 1960 Rd. E Rev. Jesus Isaza
Houston, TX 77073 2506 West Mt. Houston, Suite F
(281) 516-9995 Houston, TX 77038
Daughter work of Houston Greater
Bethel Iglesia de Jesus
Rev. Pablo Rios
Bethel Tabernacle 2418 Straight Creek
Revs. David Fauss & O.R. Fauss Houston, TX 77017
1020 FM 1960 Rd. E. (713) 941-3750
Houston, TX 77073 www.iglesiadejesus.org
www.betheltabhouston.org
Iglesia Pentecostal Unida-Bethel
Centro de Evangelismo Rev. Gumaro Sarreon
Rev. Mariano Gallego 13921 Reeveston Rd.
P.O. Box 681981 Houston, TX 77039
Houston, TX 77268-1981 (832) 876-8351
(832) 434-3415
Home Missions Church Iglesia Tabernaculo de Vida
Rev. Rogelio Ramirez
Gospel Truth Pentecostal Church 10322 Pear Oak Dr.
Rev. James Sanders Houston, TX 77065
1624 W 34th St. (281) 894-2829
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 686-7689
www.gtpc.cc
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IPUI Tabernaculo de Vida Tabernaculo de Vida
Rev. Isaias Ossa Rev. John Burnett
1223 Cross Draw Dr. 8809Bissonet
Houston, TX 77067 Houston, Tx 77074
(281) 873-2415 (281) 416-9312
Tabernaculo de Vida Hispana
Irvington Pentecostal Church Rev. F. Jamie Martinez
Rev. J. J. Bourn, Jr. 9727 Derrik Dr
P.O. Box 8708 Houston, TX 77080
Houston, TX 77249 (713) 460-5347
(713) 697-2707
www.irvingtonupc.org Tabernaculo de Vida-Spring Branch
Rev. Moises Salazar
New Life Pentecostal Church 1545 Oak Tree
Rev. Dan Castleberry Houston, TX 77080
13334 Somersworth (281) 894-1387
Houston, TX 77041
(713) 849-8618 The Church of Humble
Rev. Myrick K. Johnson
Pentecostal Church of Cypress P.O. Box 14708
Rev. Joseph Camarillo Humble, TX 77347
14619 Taymouth Dr. (281) 540-7729
Houston, TX 77084
(281) 345-9488 Los Pentecostales de Katy
www.cyfairpentecostals.com Revs. Rob McKee & Jonathan Daigle
P.O. Box 5732
Pentecostals of Hiram Clark Katy, TX 77491-5732
Rev. Cecil Green (713) 356-9215
13231 Remme Ridge Lane Daughter work of Pentecostals of Katy
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 413-1366 Tabernaculo Pentecostal Jesus Es el
Rey
Pentecostals of West Houston Rev. Jose Turcios
Rev. Scott T. Lewis 21925 Franz, #506
6689 Barker-Cypress Rd. Katy, TX 77491
Houston, TX 77084 (281) 829-9551
Tabernaculo de Gracia Y Miscordia The Pentecostals of Katy

Rev. Ramon Martinez Rev. Robert L. McKee
1504 Bingle P.O. Box 5732
Houston, TX 77055 Katy, TX 77491
(832) 640-8815 (281) 829-2332
Tabernaculo de Vida Way Of Life - Houston

Rev. Daniel Gordon Rev. Benny Hibler
11906 N. Garden 4510 Kiowa
Houston, TX 77071 Pasadena, TX 77504
(281) 261-7615 (281) 991-9719
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Iglesia Gracia Pentecostal Unida de Centro Amistad Cristiano de Houston
Houston Rev. Joseph E. Rios, Jr.
Rev. Federico Carmona 5203 Auckland Dr.
504 Travis St. Sugar Land, TX 77478
Richmond, TX 77469 (832) 633-9923
(281) 341-7938
Signs and Wonders Pentecostal
Gospel Truth U.P.C. Church of Spring
Rev. Kevin Cain Rev. Russel Hepner, Sr.
5506 Pecangate Dr. 22230 Singleleaf Ln.
Spring, TX 77373 Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 353-5572 (832) 717-0256
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HOUSTON METRO WEST MINISTERS
Barker, Robert D Chavez, Martin
9717 Cypresswood Dr., #125 18710 Wonderland Way
(281) 970-6396 (281) 579-7783
rbarker65@sbcglobal.net
Cosme, Florentino
Bourn, J. J 19811 Deep Dale Dr.
5415 Wheatley St. Humble, TX 77338
Houston, TX 77091-5558 (281) 540-8018
(713) 680-1875 florentinocosme@yahoo.com
irvingtonupc@aol.com
Daigle, Jonathan C
Bourn Jr., J. J. 19127 Colony Grove
7734 Allegro Dr. Katy, TX 77449
Houston, TX 77040 jonathandaigle@mac.com
(713) 504-2699
jjbournjr@yahoo.com Fauss, David L
1122 Whitestone Lane
Burnett, John E. Houston, TX 77073
2103 Parkview Lane (713) 443-3101
Missouri City, Tx 77459 d_fauss@yahoo.com
281-416-9312
tdvpastor@att.net Fauss, Orlin R
20826 Auguswood Ln
Cain, Kevin Houston, TX 77073
5506 Pecangate Dr. (281) 209-2055
Spring, TX 77373
(281) 443-1362 Flores, Mark A
kcain@houston.rr.com 6226 Rumford, Apt. D
Houston, TX 77084
Camarillo, Joseph S (713) 467-1311
14619 Taymouth Dr. mark.flores@chamberlainlaw.com
Houston, TX 77084
(281) 345-9488 Gallego, Mariano
revjosephc@netscape.net P.O. Box 681981
Carmona, Federico (832) 434-3415
506 Travis St. generation4jesus@hotmail.com
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 884-9313 Garcia, Ponciano
16105 Ave. D, #22
Castleberry Sr., Dan A Channelview, TX 77530
13334 Somersworth Dr. ministerio_linaje_escogido@yah
(713) 937-3780 Garcia Jr., Victor
pastdacsr@aol.com 1007 S Mason Rd., #1604
Katy, TX 77450
Cecil, Jeremy D (281) 829-9422
22110 Bridgebrook Dr. victorgarciajr@sbcglobal.net
Spring, TX 77373
(281) 821-0279 Gonzalez, Arturo
jercecil@hotmail.com 3217 Wardmont St.
Houston, TX 77093
(281) 987-9519
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Gordon, Daniel Johnson, Myrick K
12602 Brandon Bend Dr. 9603 Upwood
Missouri City, TX 77489 Humble, TX 77338
(281) 261-7615 (832) 527-6444
danielgordon47@yahoo.com myrickjohnson@aol.com
Green, Cecil E Jovel, Jose F

P.O. Box 451703 3419 Brighton Cove Court
Houston, TX 77245 Fresno, TX 77545
(713) 434-9345 josejovel1238@sbcglobal.net
412acts@msn.com
Junkar, Roberto
Guidroz, Ronald L P.O. Box 38664
2091 Mary Lane Houston, TX 77238
Dickinson, TX 77539 (281) 448-5681
(713) 294-8277
rljaguidroz@gmail.com Kang, Israel Y
371 Tealwood Dr.
Hepner Sr., Russel Houston, TX 77024
22230 Singleleaf Ln. (281) 855-9689
Tomball, TX 77375
(832) 797-5881 Laz, Higinio
signsandwonders1@yahoo.com 24315 Sandhill Trails Ct.
Hockley, TX 77447
Hernandez, Fernando (979) 921-0368
17435 Imperial Valley Dr., #1202 lazhmpstd@aol.com
Houston, TX 77060
(281) 445-8205 Lester, Jory
truthbible@yahoo.com 15434 Kitty Hawk
Waller, TX 77484
Hernandez, Maria (832) 435-8636
17435 Imperial Valley Dr., #1202 jorylester@hotmail.com
Houston, TX 77060
(281) 445-8205 Lewis, Scott T
mdhernandez@aldine.k12.us.tx 11615 Ocotillo Dr.
Houston, TX 77095
Hibler, Benny D (832) 746-3524
4510 Kiowa pastor@powh.org
Pasadena, TX 77504
(281) 991-9719 Lopez, Fidel A
hiblerb@sbcglobal.net 9888 United Dr., #2104
Houston, TX 77036
Husband, Shon (713) 498-6449
24207 Arrow Star Dr.
Katy, TX 77493 Martin, W. Clay
(281) 347-6305 1014 Apache Falls
shonhusband@hotmail.com Katy, TX 77450
(281) 395-6830
Isaza, Jesus M wclaymartin@yahoo.com
2642 Royal Sage Dr.
Houston, TX 77088 Martinez, Jaime
(281) 820-6413 9727 Derrik Dr
jesus-isaza@hotmail.com Houston, TX 77080
(713) 460-5347
ruby.gutierrez@mcfa.com
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Martinez, Ramon Rios, Jr., Pablo
15014 Tara Ridge Oak Ct. 2418 Straight Creek
(281) 531-7785 (713) 941-3750
mtamez3@houston.rr.com prjr@sbcglobal.net
McKee, Robert L Salazar, Moises

P.O. Box 5732 12122 Paddock Way
Katy, TX 77491 Houston, TX 77065-4322
(281) 829-2332 (281) 894-1387
robmckee@aol.com
Sanders, James
Morales, Lot 8402 Rally Run Cir.
3414 Saint Benedict St. Humble, TX 77346
Houston, TX 77021 (713) 695-2132
(713) 747-1122 jwsanders1999@gmail.com
moraleslot@aol.com
Sarreon, Gumaro D
Needham, Horace 13921 Reeveston Rd.
22422 Bergman Dr. Houston, TX 77039
Magnolia, TX 77355 (713) 695-8569
(281) 356-9738
horace.needham@worldnet.ah.net Smith, Jay L
4807 Treaschwig Rd.
Nichols, Scott C Spring, TX 77373
702 W. 43rd St. jay.smith@bestbuy.com
Houston, TX 77018
go308@aol.com Smith, Stanley W
1119 Chateau Woods Pkwy. Dr.
Nolan, Paul J Conroe, TX 77385
14831 Chetland Place Dr. (281) 362-0029
Houston, TX 77095 sws007@juno.com
(281) 345-7234
paulnolan76@yahoo.com Taylor, Samuel T
402 Hereford Dr.
Olaya, Robinson Brookshire, TX 77423
11738 Zarroll Dr. (281) 375-5552
Houston, TX 77099 textaylor@peoplepc.com
(281) 983-9972
Thomas, James W
Ossa, Isaias 21114 Harvest Hill Dr.
1223 Cross Draw Dr. Houston, TX 77073
Houston, TX 77067 (281) 441-3528
(832) 277-7288 audreythomas@ev1.net
Ramirez, Rogelio Turcios, Jose A

10322 Pear Oak Dr. 3123 Painted Meadow
Houston, TX 77065 Katy, TX 77449
(281) 894-2829 (281) 829-9551
Rios, Joseph Jr. Urbano, Adalberto

5203 Auckland Dr. 13419 Bayonne Cir.
Sugar Land, TX 77478 Tomball, TX 77377
(832) 633-9923
Woodson, Calvin E
13138 Cherryglade Ct.
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 458-1362
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RIO GRANDE VALLEY OFFICIALS
Tony Ybarra, Presbyter Michael De Los Santos, Children’s
P.O. Box 41 Ministry
Weslaco, TX 78599 1010 E. Lori Lane
(956) 969-4255 Harlingen, TX 78550
Typastor@aol.com (956) 792-1748
jmdelossantos@mac.com
J. C. Milligan, Secretary
27148 S. Dilworth Rd. Raul Sanchez, Spanish Ministry
Harlingen, TX 78552 5916 Via Blanca
(956) 425-5410 Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 289-1108
jamesmillman@aol.com
rsanchez@utpa.edu
Diana Milligan, Ladies’ Ministry
TBD, Media Missions
27148 S. Dilworth Rd.
Harlingen, TX 78552
Steve Wentworth, Foreign Missions
(956) 425-5410
P.O. Box 52771
djmilli@aol.com McAllen, TX 78505
(956) 342-5212
Paul Estrada, Youth Ministry swentw1997@aol.com
P. O. Box 1613
Weslaco, TX 78599-1613 Irma Garza, Prayer Coordinator
(956) 973-8787 Box 7012
apostlepaul777@msn.com LaFeria, TX 78559
(956) 797-3257
Mario Sisneroz, Home Missions igarza@coasttropical.com
3404 Dianthus Ave.
McAllen, TX 78501 William Chris Denem, Men’s Ministry
(956) 683-8244 P.O. Box 334
mario.sisneroz@sbcglobal.net Edinburg, TX 78540
(361) 237-8462
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RIO GRANDE VALLEY CHURCHES
New Life Center UPC United Pentecostal Church
Rev. David Boone Rev. Salvador Barajas
P.O. Box 3374 P.O. Box 720938
Brownsville, TX 78523 McAllen, TX 78504
(956) 546-6403 (956) 686-5794
Templo Nueva Vida UPC of Raymondville

Rev. Homero Plata Rev. G. F. Mangrum
1727 Stanford Ave. P.O. Box 881
Brownsville, TX 78520 Raymondville, TX 78580-0881
(956) 542-6183 (956) 689-2576
Greater Life Tabernacle Los Pentecostales de Roma

Rev. Paul Pool Rev. Stephen Wentworth
Edinburg, TX 78539 Roma, TX 78584
(956) 380-0477 (956) 279-6354
Greater Life Tabernacle of Mission
Rev. Paul D. Pool The Pentecostal Church of San Benito
P.O. Box 427 Rev. J. C. Milligan
Edinburg, TX 78539 P.O. Box 13
(956) 380-0477 San Benito, TX 78586
Daughter work of Edinburg Greater (956) 361-3555
Life Tabernacle
Iglesia Pentecostal Unida La Luz
Torre Fuerte Iglesia Pentecostal Rev. Trinidad Garza
Rev. Raul Sanchez P.O. Box 147
911 E. University Dr. San Isidro, TX 78588
Edinburg, TX 78539 (956) 481-3766
(956) 289-1108
Los Pentecostales de McAllen
Faith Tabernacle Rev. Joe Estrada
Rev. George Merrill II 502 W. Sugar Cane Dr.
P.O. Box 188 Weslaco, TX 78596-3831
Harlingen, TX 78551 (956) 968-3254
(956) 364-1790 Daughter work of Los Pentecostales de
Weslaco
Glory Rise Tabernacle
Rev. Ruben Olvera Los Pentecostals de Weslaco
14018 Mabry St. Rev. Tony Ybarra
LaFeria, TX 78559 P.O. Box 41
(956) 277-0227 Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-3254
Rock of My Salvation UPC
Rev. Mario Sisneroz Pharr Los Pentecostales
3404 Dianthus Ave. Rev. Tony Ybarra
McAllen, TX 78501 P.O. Box 41
(956) 789-3447 Weslaco, TX 78599
Home Missions Church (956) 968-3254
Daughter work of Weslaco Los
Pentecostales
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RIO GRANDE VALLEY MINISTERS
Barajas, Salvadore Mangrum, George F
P.O. Box 720938 302 E. Van Eaton Ave
McAllen, TX 78504 Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 686-5794 (956) 689-1131
gfmangrum@hotmail.com
Barrera, Jaime
930 S. 14th Ave. Merrill II, George O
Edinburg, TX 78539 P.O. Box 188
(956) 287-0565 Harlingen, TX 78551
(956) 364-1790
Boone, David G revgm2002@yahoo.com
2705 Fleet St
Brownsville, TX 78521 Milligan, James C
(956) 986-0775 27148 S. Dilworth Rd.
dboone@rgv.rr.com Harlingen, TX 78552
(956) 425-5410
De Los Santos, Joseph M jamesmillman@aol.com
1010 E. Lori Lane
Harlingen, TX 78550 Olvera, Ruben
(956) 792-1748 14018 Mabry St.
jmdelossantos@mac.com LaFeria, TX 78559
(956) 277-0227
Denem, Chris revrubenolvera@gmail.com
P.O. Box 334
Edinburg, TX 78540 Plata, Homero F
(361) 237-8462 1727 Stanford Avenue
Brownsville, TX 78520
Estrada, Jose (956) 542-6183
P.O. Box 1613
Weslaco, TX 78599-1613 Pool, Paul D
(956) 969-2917 510 N 10th St.
Donna, TX 78537
Estrada, Paul (956) 464-2359
4406 Renee Way
Weslaco, TX 78596 Reyes, Ismael
(956) 973-8787 1164 Boca Chica Blvd.
apostlepaul777@msn.com Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 203-8351
Garza, Trinidad
P.O. Box 147 Saldivar, Alfredo
San Isidro, TX 78588 222 W. Samano
(956) 481-3766 Edinburg, TX 78539
tgarza_55@yahoo.com (956) 383-5395
fredsaldivar@yahoo.com
Hammond, Joel H
200 E. Brazoswood, #2501 Sanchez, Raul
Clute, TX 77531 5916 Via Blanca
(956) 423-4330 Edinburg, TX 78541
preacherham@yahoo.com (956) 289-1108
rsanchez@utpa.edu
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Sisneroz, Mario Ybarra, Tony J
3404 Dianthus Ave 2406 Northgate Dr.
McAllen, TX 78501 Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 683-8244 (956) 969-4255
mario.sisneroz@sbcglobal.net typastor@aol.com
Wentworth, Stephen J Ybarra III, Tony

P.O. Box 52771 P.O. Box 41
McAllen, TX 78505 Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 342-5212 (956) 968-3254
swentw1997@aol.com
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SOUTHWEST OFFICIALS
James Jackson, Presbyter Dennis Chavez, Spanish Ministry
10826 Greenbrook 7200 S. Presa #1703
San Antonio, TX 78223 San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 633-2822 (210) 531-8803
jameslump@aol.com rdchavez@juno.com
Keith Felps, Secretary Dustin Smith, Foreign Missions

326 Rock Ridge Rd. 3934 Nuttall Oak Dr.
Kerrville, TX 78028 San Antonio, TX 78223
(830) 896-9406 (210) 333-0398
kfelps@kerrvillepentecostals.org revdust@aol.com
Rinnae Suggett, Ladies’ Ministry Darrell Lee, Media Missions

1509 Heather Ln. P.O. Box 987
New Braunfels, TX 78130 Uvalde, TX 78802
(830) 237-7416 (830) 591-9237
leonsuggett@yahoo.com
Pati Zimmerman, Prayer Coordinator
Brandon Cox, Youth Ministry 2139 Encino Cliff
430 Wiggins Creek San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, TX 78253 (210) 497-3688
(210) 452-3715 llnzinc@sbcglobal.net
crossingpoint@sbcglobal.net
George Williams, Men’s Ministry
Tracy Richardson, Home Missions 9302 Palomar
P.O. Box 421568 San Antonio, TX 78350
Del Rio, TX 78842 (210) 422-7128
(830) 774-6645
richardsonsofdelrio@stx.rr.com
David Caruthers, Children’s Ministry

12015 O’Connor Road
San Antonio, TX 78233
(210) 843-1502
david.caruthers@calvarysatx.com
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SOUTHWEST CHURCHES
San Antonio Northrock Church First UPC of Atascosa
Rev. Jonathan Moore Rev. Joe Shaw
210 Sable Falls P.O. Box 361
San Antonio, TX 78258 Jourdanton, TX 78026
(210) 368-2522 (830) 767-2149
First Pentecostal Church of Junction
United Pentecostal Church Rev. Keith Felps
Rev. Kerry Hammer 143 East Pine Street
235 Frey St. Junction, Texas 76849
Boerne, TX 78006-2705 (830) 896-0822
(830) 249-5993 Daughter work of Kerrville
www.boerneupc.org Pentecostals
Medina Valley Christian Worship Kerrville Pentecostals

Rev. Robert J. Sibley Rev. Keith K. Felps
2035 US Hwy 290 W 885 Harper Road (Near I-10)
Castroville, TX 78009 Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 931-3085 (830) 896-0822
www.medinavalleychristianworship.com
La Casa de Israel
Lighthouse United Pentecostal Church Rev. Eduardo Mercado
Rev. Tracy Richardson P.O. Box 853
P.O. Box 420925 Laredo, TX 78042
Del Rio, TX 78842-0925 (956) 729-8253
(830) 775-6645
The Pentecostals of Cotulla
Harvest Tabernacle Rev. Robert M. Esquibel
Rev. Billy Patrick P.O. Box 3750
215 North Teel Laredo, TX 78044-3750
Devine, TX 78016 (956) 725-9710
(830) 663-4530 Daughter work of The Pentecostals of
Daughter work of Medina Valley Laredo
Christian Worship - Castroville
The Pentecostals of Laredo
The Turning Point Church Rev. Robert Esquibel
Rev. Rory Chance P.O. Box 3750
1803 Bentwood Dr. Laredo, TX 78044
Floresville, TX 78114 (956) 725-9710
(830) 542-4233
www.turningpointchurch.org Greater Life U.P.C.
Rev. Eugene N. Jack Dool
Life Point Church of San Antonio P.O. Box 310985
Rev. Daniel Rivers New Braunfels, TX 78131
P.O. Box 579 (830) 609-1325
Helotes, TX 78023 www.greaterlifeofnewbraunfels.org
(210) 319-9580
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Greater Life UPC (Spanish) First United Pentecostal Church
Rev. Daniel Tristan Rev. James Jackson
P.O. Box 310985 350 Utopia Lane
New Braunfels, TX 78131-0985 San Antonio, TX 78223
(830) 609-1325 (210) 337-6108
Daughter work of Greater Life UPC - www.firstupcsa.org
New Braunfels
House of Prayer Evangelism Center
Pentecostals of New Braunfels Rev. P. M. Chance
Rev. Leon Suggett 4545 North Loop 1604 West
1509 Heather Ln. San Antonio, TX 78249
New Braunfels, TX 78130 (210) 764-3100
(830) 625-7979
Home Missions Church Iglesia Fuego Pentecostal
Rev. Juan A. Escamilla
First United Pentecostal Church 815 W. Formosa
Rev. Melvon James San Antonio, TX 78221
1017 CR 230 (210) 843-5576
Rocksprings, TX 78880
(936) 433-0283 Iglesia Pentecostal Betesda
Home Missions Church Rev. Juan Escamilla
1015 E. Sunshine
Calvary Apostolic Church San Antonio, TX 78228
Rev. David Caruthers (210) 340-5207
13875 Higgins Rd. Daughter work of San Antonio Iglesia
San Antonio, TX 78217 Fuego Pentecostal
(210) 653-9103
www.calvarysatx.com Iglesia Pentecostal Unida
Rev. Rodolfo Guia
Christian Apostolic Church 941 Cincinnati Ave.
Rev. Jonathan K. Nix San Antonio, TX 78201-6029
4911 Evers Road (210) 736-4260
San Antonio, TX 78228-2147 Home Missions Church
(210) 433-9569
New Covenant Fellowship Church
Crossing Point Church Rev. LeRoy McCall
Rev. Brandon Cox 10226 Eagle Bluff
8111 Mainland, Suite 104-449 San Antonio, TX 78240
San Antonio, TX 78240 (210) 256-2854
Palabra de Vida
El Pilar De La Verdad of Eagle Pass Rev. Trinidad Ramos
Rev. Rodolfo Guia 120 Comfort St.
941 Cincinnati Ave. San Antonio, TX 78228
San Antonio, TX 78201 (210) 618-2315
Daughter work of Iglesia Pentecostal
Unida - San Antonio Praise Jesus Korean UPC
Rev. Sam S. Suh
810 Highland Knoll
San Antonio, TX 78258-2530
(210) 481-9121
Daughter work of Praise Jesus Korean
UPC of Austin
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Primera Iglesia Pentecostal Unida Life Tabernacle Seguin
Rev. Dennis Chavez Rev. Jimmie L. Hughes
P.O. Box 242009 P.O. Box 184
San Antonio, TX 78224 Seguin, TX 78156
(210) 772-8123 (830) 372-1736
The Pentecostals of San Antonio
Rev. Leon Suggett Fountain of Life UPC
P.O. Box 18986 Rev. Darrell R. Lee
San Antonio, TX 78218 P.O. Box 987
(210) 590-3908 Uvalde, TX 78802
www.pentecostalsofsanantonio.org (830) 279-0994
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SOUTHWEST MINISTERS
Armey, Jessie L Cox, Brandon D
126 Redbird Dr. 430 Wiggins Creek
Floresville, TX 78114 San Antonio, TX 78253
(830) 393-7476 (210) 452-3715
crossingpoint@sbcglobal.net
Barlow, Seth
10102 Amber Flora Dr. Dool, Eugene N. Jack
(210) 216-1268 New Braunfels, TX 78131
sbarlow11@yahoo.com (830) 609-1325
jdool@juno.com
Caruthers, David K
12015 O’Connor Road Ennis, Robert C
(210) 843-1502 San Antonio, TX 78210
david.caruthers@calvarysatx.co (210) 559-0913
Caruthers, Nathan Escamilla, Juan A

12015 O’Connor Road 1015 E. Sunshine
(210) 843-1502 (210) 843-5576
ncaruthers@hotmail.com escamilla-j@sbcglobal.net
Chance, P. M Esquibel, Robert M

1043 Persimmon Hill Rd. P.O. Box 3750
Bulverde, TX 78163 Laredo, TX 78044
(830) 980-8112 (956) 725-9710
mikelrus@aol.com resquive@stx.rr.com
Chance, Rory J Felps, Keith K

164 Whitewing Way 326 Rock Ridge Rd.
Floresville, TX 78114 Kerrville, TX 78028
(602) 980-4259 (830) 896-9406
rorychance@gmail.com kfelps@kerrvillepentecostals.org
Chance, Shane M Guerrero, Eliud

11915 Barkston Dr. 8015 Shumard Oak Drive
(210) 334-7429 (210) -73-4-02
shanechance98@yahoo.com eliudguerrero7@yahoo.com
Chavez, Robert D Guerrero, Jim B

7200 S. Presa, #1805 103 Kennedy Loop
San Antonio, TX 78223 Laredo, TX 78046
(210) 531-8803 (956) 726-1437
rdchavez@juno.com
Guia, Rodolfo
Clemons, Sylvia L. 261 Briarwood Drive
4431 Briardale St. San Marcos, TX 78666
San Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 254-7488
(210) 590-8115 rodolfoguia@yahoo.com
sylviaclemons@sbcglobal.net
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Hammer, Kerry W McCall, LeRoy
127 Lake View Dr. 10226 Eagle Bluff
Boerne, TX 78006 San Antonio, TX 78240-3558
(830) 443-4483 (210) 256-2854
kwhammer@texas.net daddymac02@juno.com
Harp, Earl R Mercado, Eduardo

209 E New Braunfels St. P.O. Box 853
Seguin, TX 78156 Laredo, TX 78042
(830) 372-1736 (956) 729-8253
rrharp@the-cia.net edynaomi77@juno.com
Hughes, Jimmie L Moore, Jonathan

8515 Pegasus 11113 Savin Hill Lane
Selma, TX 78154 Austin, TX 78739
(210) 347-1591 (512) 301-1299
brojhughes@hotmail.com jonmoore77@aol.com
Jackson, James M Neyland, Wayne

10826 Greenbrook 373 Windmill Ranch Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78223 Spring Branch, TX 78070
(210) 633-2822 (830) 438-3615
jameslump@aol.com wneyland@msn.com
James, Melvon R Nix, Jonathan K

1017 CR 230 7055 Shadow Run
Rocksprings, TX 78880 San Antonio, TX 78250
(830) 683-4658 (210) 568-1985
mames07@swtexas.net jknix@satx.rr.com
Keller, Victor J Patrick, Billy

12402 Independence Ave. 216 N Upson
San Antonio, TX 78233 Devine, TX 78016
(210) 656-4626 (830) 663-5833
victorjkeller@ev1.net billy-patrick@att.net
King, Lawrence E Pounds, Steven R

415 Harcourt Ave. 301 LaCasa Dr., #302
San Antonio, TX 78223 Kerrville, TX 78028
(210) 333-2253 (830) 370-9980
bjk1927@sbcglobal.net srpounds@kerrvillepentecostals.org
Lee, Darrell R Ramos, Trinidad S

P.O. Box 987 120 Comfort
Uvalde, TX 78802 San Antonio, TX 78228
(830) 591-9237 (210) 618-2315
pastordrlee@sbcglobal.net tramos123@aol.com
Martinez, Jesus Richardson, Tracy W

214 Dorsey P.O. Box 421568
San Antonio, TX 78221-3415 Del Rio, TX 78842
(830) 775-3501
richardsonsofdelrio@stx.rr.com
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Rivers, Daniel T Smith, Dustin
8202 Vallecito Court 3934 Nuttall Oak Dr.
danieltroyrivers@yahoo.com (210) 333-0398
revdust@aol.com
Rivers, Donald D
8802 Rustling Meadows Stevens, Michael T
San Antonio, TX 78254 9514 Mustang Farm
(210) 543-2606 San Antonio, TX 78254
(210) -26-4-18
Rodriguez, Isaac R mtstevens@hotmail.com
10607 Shaenpath
San Antonio, TX 78254 Suggett, Leon
(210) 688-7274 1509 Heather Ln.
isaacrodriguez75@sbcglobal.net New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 237-7416
Ruiz, Guillermo W leonsuggett@yahoo.com
17418 Canyon Hollow
San Antonio, TX 78248 Suh, Sam
(210) 479-2904 810 Highland Knoll
gwruiz@msn.com San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 481-9121
Sanchez, David sswsuh@sbcglobal.net
10707 IH-10 W., #1627
San Antonio, TX 78230 Tanner, Anthony C
(210) 507-2661 750 San Mateo
onegod80@satx.rr.com New Braunfels, TX 78132
(830) 625-4622
Sandoval, Jr., Ernest M
5710 Green Manor Tanner, Thomas J
San Antonio, TX 78223 14122 Edge P.O.int
(210) 633-3239 San Antonio, TX 78230
(210) 479-3330
Santos, Jose ttanner999@aol.com
815 W. Formosa
San Antonio, TX 78221 Tristan, Daniel
(210) 902-5274 175 N. Water Lane
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Sedan, Charles A (830) 660-6428
413 Merida St. daniel6and5@yahoo.com
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 226-3776 Villarreal, Joel J
bibleman46@juno.com 112 Century Dr. N
Laredo, TX 78046
Shaw, Joe E (956) 286-4112
P.O. Box 7
Pleasanton, TX 78064 Wallace II, Timothy L
(830) 569-2915 7115 Saybrook
j.j.shaw@att.net San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 647-4433
Sibley, Robert J
P.O. Box 104
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 538-2500
rjsibley@sbcglobal.net
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PART TWO: Constitution
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District Constitution:
PREAMBLE
In order to establish our work on a more efficient basis, to promote
greater cooperation, and to secure closer fellowship, we here and now
organize ourselves into the South Texas District of the United
Pentecostal Church.
PURPOSE
Our purpose shall be to use greater effort toward evangelizing the
underdeveloped territory, and to care for all needy fields in a more
efficient manner.
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
The South Texas District of the United Pentecostal Church
International, as of November 21, 2002, is incorporated and listed with
the State of Texas as a non-profit organization.
ARTICLES OF FAITH
The South Texas District of the United Pentecostal Church
International wholeheartedly endorses the Articles of Faith of the
United Pentecostal Church International as stated in the current Manual
and also endorses all the qualifications of officers stated in the Manual.
All elected and appointed officers of the South Texas District must
conform to the Fundamental Doctrine of the United Pentecostal Church
International.
ARTICLE I
DISTRICT OFFICERS AND VOTING
CONSITUENCY
Section 1. Names of Officers
The officers of the district shall be as follows: a district
superintendent, the district presbyters, one being
elected from each section, and a district secretary-
treasurer (may be one or two persons).
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Section 2. District Board
The District Board shall consist of district
superintendent, district secretary, and the district
presbyters.
Section 3. Qualifications
The qualifications for members of the District Board
are as follows: Must be a male at least thirty years of
age, must have been a minister in good standing with
the organization for at least two years, must have been
ordained at least one year, must have proven loyal to
the organization by cooperation in the upbuilding of the
work, and must have been a cooperating member of the
district for at least one year. The only exception to this
is that the district superintendent must have been a
minister in good standing with the organization for at
least five years. All must conform to the Fundamental
Doctrine.
Section 4. Voting Constituency

Those who shall be entitled to vote for the election of
officers, or upon any proposal, resolution, or any other
business that properly comes before the District
Conference shall be accredited ministers of the South
Texas District in attendance and in good standing.
Those who shall be entitled to vote for the election of
officers, or upon any proposal, resolution, or any other
business that properly comes before the Sectional
Conference shall be accredited ministers of the South
Texas District in attendance and in good standing in the
following categories:
1. Pastors
2. Assistant pastors and assistants to the pastor
No assembly shall be permitted more than one voting
assistant pastor or assistant to the pastor who derives
his livelihood from sources other than the ministry.
Assistant pastors or assistants to the pastor who derive
their livelihood from sources other than the ministry
must present a letter to the Roster Committee from the
church where he or she has been an assistant pastor or
assistant to the pastor for a minimum of six months.
The letter must be signed by the pastor or church
secretary and will be in effect as long as he or she
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remains in the position at the same church. Said letter
shall remain on file in the district office.
3. Evangelists
An evangelist must be on the field and regularly
engaged in preaching revivals, deriving his livelihood
from the ministry.
4. All elected or appointed officials who are listed in the
Manual
5. Honorary ministers
6. Retired ministers
A retired minister is a minister who, due to advanced
age or physical impairment, has retired from the active
ministry.
7. Full-time administrators and instructors in all religious
projects endorsed by the United Pentecostal Church
International
8. Full-time administrators and instructors in Christian
schools owned and operated by our churches
All Christian school administrators and instructors must
present a letter to the Roster Committee from their local
church signed by the pastor or church secretary, stating
their active involvement in ministerial service. This
letter will be in effect as long as he or she remains in
this position at the same church. Said letter shall remain
on file in the district office.
9. Accredited ministers who are in between appointments
shall be entitled to vote if the time of inactivity has not
exceeded ninety days.
Section 5. Representation
One district presbyter shall be elected from each section
of the district.
Section 6. Objections to Nominees

1. If there is any objection to any nominee, a request may
be made to the chairman that the same be referred to a
Qualifying Committee. No details of the objection or
questions shall be discussed from the floor. The
Qualifying Committee may determine a nominee’s
qualifications only according to that specified in the
UPCI and/or South Texas District Manual under the
qualifications given for the office under consideration.
2. The Qualifying Committee chairman shall be appointed
by the officer presiding at the time of the objection to
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the nominee. The committee shall consist of at least
three members, but not more than five, including the
chairman of the committee. The conference chairman
shall, prior to the conference, prepare a list of potential
members for the Qualifying Committee. This list shall
be composed from the current voting membership. The
presiding officer shall select from this list in the event
this committee is needed.
Section 7. Method of Election

1. The method of election of the district superintendent
and district secretary-treasurer by the District
Conference shall be the same as that used by the
General Conference in the election of officers. This
does not preclude the sectional conferences suggesting
names for these offices.
2. The method of election of the district presbyters shall
be as follows: each section within the district shall elect
its district presbyter from within the section at a
sectional conference preceding the annual District
Conference, with said officers to take office at the
annual District Conference.
3. The election of district officers shall be conducted by
the general superintendent or his representative.
Section 8. Term of Office

1. All officers elected by the District Conference or
sectional conference shall remain in office for a term of
two years, for a maximum of eight consecutive years.
After any district or sectional official has served four
consecutive terms in an elected office, he would be
required to be elected by a two-thirds vote to a fifth
term and all consecutive terms. In the event the
incumbent does not receive a two-thirds vote on the
nominating ballot, a new nominating ballot shall be
called for and the incumbent’s name shall be deleted.
2. All district offices shall be part-time and all district
officers shall operate out of their church offices in lieu
of a district office.
3. In the event that a new superintendent or secretary-
treasurer is elected, the out-going official shall continue
in office for a period of thirty days following the date
of said election.
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4. The district superintendent and the district secretary-
treasurer shall be elected on alternating years. The
Home Missions secretary, Children’s Ministry director,
Foreign Missions director, Media Missions director,
Ladies Ministry director, Spanish Ministry director, and
Youth director shall be elected the same year as the
district superintendent. The Home Missions director,
Children’s Ministry secretary, Ladies Ministry
secretary, Spanish Ministry secretary, and Youth
secretary shall be elected the same year as the district
secretary-treasurer.
Section 9. Death, Resignation, and Removal

1. Any district officer taking a pastorate or establishing a
residence outside of the district between conferences
must resign his office.
2. If vacancies happen by death, resignation, removal, or
establishment of a residence outside of the district, the
District Board may fill such vacancies, with the
exception of the office of district superintendent, only
until the next District Conference. If there remains a
year unexpired in the term of said office, the District
Conference shall elect a replacement to serve for that
year. In the event a vacancy occurs in the office of
district superintendent, the general superintendent shall
be authorized to preside over district business until the
election of a district superintendent at a special district
conference called by the general superintendent, or an
assistant general superintendent authorized by the
general superintendent, for the purpose of conducting
an election to fill this office. Said election shall be held
within 60 days after the vacancy occurs.
ARTICLE II
RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF OFFICERS,
AND RULES APPERTAINING THERETO
Section 1. District Superintendent (General Presbyter)
1. He shall be a member of, and shall attend all regular
and specially called meetings of, the Board of General
Presbyters.
2. In the event he is unable to attend a regular or specially
called meeting of the Board of General Presbyters, the
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District Board, should it be in session, shall select one
of its members to act as its representative. Should the
District Board not be in session, the district
superintendent of said district is authorized to appoint a
representative from the District Board.
3. Inasmuch as the office of district superintendent is part-
time, the district shall provide to him part-time
administrative or secretarial assistance.
4. The duties of the district superintendent shall be:
a. To be overseer of the district work in cooperation
with the District Board.
b. To maintain a spirit of harmony and cooperation
between the district and general work, thereby
working in harmony and unity with all other
districts.
c. To encourage the raising of missionary money.
d. To assist, when called upon by the pastor or local
church board, in dealing with any difficulties
which may arise within local assemblies.
e. To assist in securing pastors for assemblies in the
district.
f. To investigate all applicants of the district for
credentials or license before signing the
applications.
g. To sign each credential, license, fellowship card,
and church membership certificate issued to
applicants in the district.
h. To preside as chairman of District Conferences.
i. To encourage a series of Bible and missionary
conferences in the various assemblies throughout
the district.
j. Shall exercise the right to call special conferences
when necessary, but when so doing shall give the
ministers of the district a minimum of 30 days
advance notice in writing of said meeting.
5. In the furtherance of the work in the district, he shall
have the right to appeal to any minister who is a
member of the district and any evangelist or missionary
currently working in the district.
6. He must be consulted in regard to the organization of
new churches within the district.
7. He shall be empowered to ordain ministers in any
district meeting or General Conference.
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8. The district superintendent shall inform the ministers of
the district by mail within 30 days of any District Board
meeting of all actions regarding changes of policies and
procedures relative to the District Constitution and
Bylaws, ministerial obligations, and departmental
activities.
Section 2. District Presbyters

1. The district presbyter shall work under the direction of
and in cooperation with the district superintendent in
carrying out district work.
2. The district presbyter shall oversee the work of the
section in which he is elected under the supervision of
the district superintendent.
a. He shall preside as chairman of all sectional
business meetings.
b. He shall endeavor to maintain a spirit of harmony
and cooperation in the section with all ministers,
churches, departments of the district, and general
work.
c. He shall be in charge of all sectional fellowship
meetings or appoint a chairman to serve in said
capacity.
d. He shall notify the district superintendent of all
resignations or impending resignations of pastors
in the section, and consult with him concerning any
complaints which have been brought to his
attention regarding any minister in the section, or
any difficulty arising between pastors or churches.
e. He shall assist the district superintendent in
securing pastors for assemblies in his section.
f. As a member of the District Board, he shall
examine all applications for license or credentials
in his section in advance of their appearance before
the District Board.
g. He shall supply the district superintendent with
whatever assistance or information he may have
which would assist him in carrying out the district
work.
h. In the furtherance of the work in his section, he
shall have the right to appeal to any minister who is
a member of his section and any evangelist or
missionary currently working in his section.
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Section 3. District Secretary-Treasurer
1. Inasmuch as the office of district secretary-treasurer is
part-time, the district shall provide to him part-time
administrative or secretarial assistance.
2. The duties of the district secretary-treasurer shall be:
a. To take minutes of District Conferences and
District Board meetings.
b. To preserve records of business proceedings and
all other papers belonging to the district.
c. To receive and care for all district funds and the
funds of all departments of the district; to make all
district and department disbursements; to keep an
accurate account of all such transactions; to hold
the books open for inspection by officers or
members of the district; and to make a report at
each District Conference.
d. He shall mail to each minister of the district a
printed report of the consolidated balance sheet and
the summary of the district departmental receipts
and disbursements at least two weeks prior to the
District Conference.
e. No money should be paid out without the consent
of the District Board.
f. He shall print and distribute to all ministers an
updated copy of the District Constitution and
Manual annually within 60 days after changes have
been made.
Section 4. District Board

The duties of the District Board shall be:
1. To pass upon all applications for credentials, licenses,
or church membership certificates issued in the district.
2. To own as trustees, real estate and personal property
which may be acquired by purchase, devise or bequest
by the district and for the benefit of the district; to use
and deal with such real estate and personal property in
such manner as may be consistent with the Constitution
and Bylaws of the United Pentecostal Church
International; to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge, and
otherwise encumber such real estate and personal
property for the benefit of the district; and to authorize,
by proper resolution, its district superintendent and
district secretary-treasurer to execute and deliver on
behalf of the District Board, as trustee, any such deeds
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of conveyance, notes, mortgages, deeds of trust, or
pledges.
3. To deal with all other matters pertaining to the district
which do not infringe upon the power and privileges of
the general body.
4. To take action with regard to false doctrine in the
district, so long as the action taken does not conflict
with the bylaws of the general body.
5. To handle any grievance or complaint against a
minister according to Article VII, Sections 7, 8, and 9,
of the General Constitution, and according to the
Judicial Procedure.
Section 5. Sectional Secretary-Treasurer

The sectional secretary-treasurer must be a male at least
thirty years of age, a minister in good standing with the
organization for at least two years, general licensed or
ordained at least one year, loyal to the organization and
a cooperating member of the section at least one year.
Section 6. Multiple Positions/Offices

Only one appointed or elected position shall be held per
minister on the district and sectional level. If a minister
holding a position and/or office is elected or appointed
to another position and/or office, he will be allowed to
hold both positions and/or offices only until the next
business conference. This does not inhibit any minister
from serving on committees or a Bible college board.
Section 7. Safeguard of Funds

1. Centralization of funds
a. The district funds and the funds of every
department shall be deposited with and held by the
district treasurer.
b. The district treasurer shall release said funds after
proper authorization and a written request signed
by the respective departmental treasurer.
2. Standardization of books
a. The financial records of all departments shall be
standardized by a uniform system of bookkeeping
approved by the District Board.
b. The duties of the Auditing Committee shall be:
(1) To secure and audit annually the financial
records of every department of the district and
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section that receives and disburses funds and
report its findings to the District Board prior to
the annual district or sectional conference.
(2) To make recommendations to the District
Board regarding any improvement of the
district bookkeeping system.
ARTICLE III
FINANCE
Section 1. Source of Income
The district treasury shall include all funds received
from ministerial tithes and contributions. These funds
shall be deposited with and held by the district
Section 2. Distribution of Funds

The district secretary-treasurer shall disburse funds
according to and as authorized by the District Board.
Section 3. Audit
A licensed public accountant shall be secured by the
district secretary-treasurer, and the district,
departmental, and sectional books shall be audited
annually using the year January 1 through December
31. The auditor’s report shall be read to the District
Conference and handed out with annual reports, subject
to the acceptance of the District Conference.
Section 4. Sectional and Department Accounts

1. The funds of every department of the South Texas
District shall be deposited and held by the district
treasurer with the possible exception of a Bible college
operation.
2. The district treasurer shall release said funds after
proper authorization and a written request signed by the
respective departmental treasurer.
3. The district treasurer shall supply a monthly summary
of all financial transactions to the district board,
departmental directors and treasurers, and the auditor.
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4. Sectional secretaries will handle all sectional money
within their section as authorized by the sectional
conference. The sectional secretaries shall set up their
books using the same general ledgers and accounts as is
issued by the district secretary-treasurer. A monthly
summary shall be sent to the district secretary-treasurer
from the sectional secretary each month along with
bank statements and canceled checks for the auditor.
ARTICLE IV
DISTRICT CONFERENCE
Section 1. Purpose
The District Conference shall be the governing body of
the district, amenable to the General Conference.
Section 2. Meeting and Place

A regular session of our district shall be held annually,
the same to be called a District Conference. The date
and place shall be determined by the District Board.
Section 3. Resolutions
All resolutions to be presented to the District
Conference and all amendments to this constitution
shall first be presented to the district office in writing
60 days in advance of the District Conference, for
consideration by the Resolutions Committee. Such
committee shall pass upon such resolutions or
amendments prior to the submission thereof to the
District Conference. The resolutions must have the
author’s signature before being considered by the
Resolutions Committee. At least 30 days in advance of
the District Conference, the district secretary shall mail
to all ministers a copy of the resolutions approved by
the Resolutions Committee. The District Board shall
have the right to submit resolutions to the District
Conference without following this procedure. If the
Resolutions Committee shall fail to act upon such
resolution or amendment or shall refuse or fail to report
its action thereon to the District Conference, or if the
Resolutions Committee shall have failed to report
favorably on any such resolution or amendment, then
by a vote of two-thirds of those in attendance at the
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District Conference entitled to vote thereat may force
such resolution or amendment to a vote of the District
Conference.
Section 4. Rules of Order

All business in the District Conference shall be
conducted according to and in harmony with Robert’s
Rules of Order Revised.
ARTICLE V
MINISTERS
All ministers must qualify according to the
qualifications and requirements specified in the United
Pentecostal Church International Manual, under Article
VII concerning Ministry.
Section 2. Application for License

1. All applicants shall complete an application form of the
United Pentecostal Church International and file same
with the district secretary-treasurer along with the
designated deposit for annual budget fee. The
application should be filed at least sixty days before the
District Board meeting.
2. All applicants shall be required to complete a
stewardship form provided by the district, which
establishes the fact of faithfulness of tithing for a period
of at least one year. This form must be signed by
applicant’s pastor. Any exceptions to this procedure
shall be at the discretion of the District Board.
Section 3. Obligations and Rules

1. All ministers must adhere to the obligations and rules
specified in the United Pentecostal Church International
Manual.
2. Ministerial Membership Dues
a. All ministers shall contribute ministerial dues of
$20.00 per month to the district treasury or 100
percent of the tithes on ministerial income,
whichever is greater.
b. It is understood that ministerial income includes
salary, housing allowance, and any other allowance
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that is not the reimbursement of actual business
expenses.
c. Ministers under Home Missions status and
ministers with exempt status are not required to
pay district dues.
d. Full-time evangelists shall be permitted to register
with the District Board, and upon their approval
shall contribute 100 percent tithes into the district
treasury. The district secretary-treasurer shall be
authorized by the District Board to refund 50
percent of the evangelist’s tithes approximately
two to four weeks prior to the General Conference
for the purpose of defraying actual conference
expenses, provided the evangelist notifies in
writing the district secretary of his or her intention
to attend the conference.
3. Any minister desiring to return to our fellowship having
a good report and whose life is clean and consistent
with the bylaws of the United Pentecostal Church
International, shall be considered for reinstatement
without fear of reprisal stemming from the past.
Ministers desiring to be reinstated must appear before
the District Board for such consideration.
4. No minister, or church congregation pastored by one of
our ministers, shall relocate or move an existing church
in a city or neighborhood where there is another United
Pentecostal Church, without written permission from
the District Board. All applications for permission to
relocate or move an existing church congregation in a
city or neighborhood where there is another United
Pentecostal Church must be submitted in writing 30
days prior to the District Board meeting. The district
secretary shall notify the sectional presbyter of the
application at least 20 days prior to the District Board
meeting. The presbyter shall notify the neighboring
pastors, if applicable, at least 10 days before the District
Board meeting and invite them to meet with him first,
then with the district board, to share input if so desired,
and their views shall be considered before a final
decision is made.
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ARTICLE VI
LOCAL CHURCH GOVERNMENT
Section 1.
The South Texas District recommends that all churches
within our district adopt the Local Church Government
as specified in the United Pentecostal Church
International Manual.
Section 2.
All pastors shall be selected in accordance with the
United Pentecostal Church International Manual, as
detailed in the sections concerning pastor under Article
III of the Local Church Government.
Section 3.
The South Texas District encourages each church to
fully cooperate with the promotional fund-raising
drives and efforts of all the departments of the district.
(See Article VIII.)
ARTICLE VII
AMENDMENTS
This constitution may be amended at any South Texas District
Conference by a majority of the votes cast thereon in favor of any such
amendment and each amendment shall be voted upon separately. Only
those amendments shall be considered at the District Conference which
have first passed the Resolutions Committee or the District Board as
provided in Article IV, Section 3 of the South Texas District
Constitution.
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ARTICLE VIII
DEPARTMENTS
For the purpose of better organization and efficiency, the South Texas
District establishes the following departments to conduct the ministries
of the district:
1. Children’s Ministry
2. Foreign Missions
3. Home Missions
4. Ladies Ministry
5. Marriage & Family Ministry
6. Media Missions
7. Men’s Ministry
8. South Texas Vision
9. Spanish Ministry
10. Youth Ministry
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PART THREE:
Policies and Procedures
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South Texas Policies:
DISTRICT POLICIES
SOUTH TEXAS DISTRICT UPCI
ADOPTED BY THE DISTRICT BOARD
ARTICLE I
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Section 1. Name
1. This department shall be the district Sunday School
Department as described in the policies of the United
Pentecostal Church International.
2. Within the South Texas District, this department shall
be known as Children’s Ministry.
Section 2. Officers
1. The district Children’s Ministry Department shall have
a district Children’s Ministry director, a district
Children’s Ministry secretary-treasurer, and a sectional
Children’s Ministry director from each section. These
officers shall be the district Children’s Ministry
committee. This committee may also include an
educational director, rally and convention
superintendent, a publicity director, and any other
assistants as approved by the District Board.
2. The district Children’s Ministry executive committee
shall consist of the district Children’s Ministry director,
the district Children’s Ministry secretary-treasurer, and
the district superintendent.
Section 3. Election of Officers

1. The district Children’s Ministry director and the district
Children’s Ministry secretary-treasurer shall be elected
by the District Conference for a term of two years or
until their successors are chosen. The two officers shall
be elected on alternating years, the Children’s Ministry
director being elected concurrent with the district
superintendent, and the district Children’s Ministry
secretary-treasurer being elected concurrent with the
district secretary-treasurer.
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2. The sectional Children’s Ministry director shall be
nominated by the district superintendent, district
Children’s Ministry director, and the district presbyter
of the section concerned, and shall be elected by the
ministers of that section, for a term of two years or until
a successor is chosen.
3. As with all elected officers, they shall be subject to
term limits as defined in Article I, Section 8 of the
South Texas District Constitution.
1. The district Children’s Ministry officers shall hold
ministerial license with the United Pentecostal Church
International and be members in good standing of the
South Texas District.
2. The district Children’s Ministry director shall hold
general license or be ordained.
Section 5. Duties
1. Duties of the district Children’s Ministry director
a. Oversee the district Children’s Ministry program.
b. Work in harmony with the General Sunday School
Division.
c. Preside at all district Children’s Ministry
committee meetings.
d. Report to and work under the supervision of the
District Board.
e. Make an annual written report to the District Board
and District Conference.
f. Serve as a member of the General Sunday School
Board.
2. Duties of the district Children’s Ministry secretary-
treasurer
a. Take minutes of Children’s Ministry committee
meetings and preserve Children’s Ministry records.
b. Oversee the district Children’s Ministry funds,
which shall be deposited with and disbursed by the
c. Report to and work under the supervision of the
district Children’s Ministry director.
3. Duties of the sectional Children’s Ministry directors
a. Plan, promote, and conduct all Children’s Ministry
activities in the section.
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b. Work in full cooperation with and under the
supervision of the district Children’s Ministry
director.
c. Work in harmony with and under the supervision
of the sectional presbyter.
Section 6. Finances
1. All local Sunday schools are encouraged to give a tithe
of their income to the district Children’s Ministry
treasury or else give a minimum monthly offering of
$20.00.
2. All district Children’s Ministry funds shall be received
by the district secretary-treasurer.
3. The disbursement of all district Children’s Ministry
funds shall be initiated by the district Children’s
Ministry secretary-treasurer upon request of the district
Children’s Ministry director and with approval of the
4. A percentage of the Save Our Children offering
retained in the district may be sent to the sectional
treasuries for the purpose of promoting Children’s
Ministry. This percentage shall be determined annually
by the district board.
Section 7. Children’s Ministry Events

1. It is recommended that the district Children’s Ministry
program include an annual children’s camp, one or
more Children’s Ministry conventions or seminars per
year, sectional rallies, the General Sunday School
teacher training program, the General Sunday School
financial program, the General Sunday School
promotional program, and any other programs adopted
by the General Sunday School Division.
2. The South Texas District Children’s Ministry may
coordinate and supervise an annual children’s camp.
This shall be planned at the departmental planning
session each year with the activities, promotions, and
speakers to be approved by the District Board.
Section 8. Children’s Ministry Promotion
1. All district Children’s Ministry programs shall be under
the direction of the District Board.
2. The South Texas District has adopted the General
Sunday School Division policy of the United
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ARTICLE II
FOREIGN MISSIONS
Section 1. Preamble and Name
1. Inasmuch as we are called of God to go into all the
world and preach the gospel to every creature, it is the
purpose of the United Pentecostal Church International
to carry the gospel to the whole world and to help
establish self-supporting, self-governing, and self-
propagating national churches.
2. The Foreign Missions policy of the South Texas
District is a cooperative effort among local pastors and
churches, the General Foreign Missions Division, and
missionaries. It is the desire and burden of this
department for every church in the district, regardless
of size, to have the opportunity to host a missionary
service and hear from the heart of a burdened
missionary.
3. The name of this department shall be the South Texas
District Foreign Missions Department.
Section 2. Purpose
1. To arrange the itineraries for missionaries under
appointment and on furlough in the district.
2. To assist Associates in Missions who originate from the
South Texas District in raising their budget. Assistance
will be provided on the basis of need and with approval
of the district superintendent and district Foreign
Missions director. Assistance in scheduling services for
AIMers must not interfere with obligations to fully
appointed missionaries.
3. To promote Faith Promise and Partners in Missions in
the district, providing materials and assistance when
possible to any pastor who desires help.
4. To promote the cause of Foreign Missions whenever
and wherever possible.
Section 3. District Foreign Missions Board (or Committee)

1. The district Foreign Missions committee shall consist
of:
a. District Foreign Missions director.
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b. District Foreign Missions secretary-treasurer, if the
District Board deems this position to be necessary.
c. Sectional Foreign Missions directors, one from
each section.
2. Qualifications: Each member must hold ministerial
license with the United Pentecostal Church
International and be a member in good standing of the
3. Duties: Meet as often as necessary, at least twice a year,
to conduct business and plan the programs for the
department.
4. The purpose of this board is to carry out the
responsibilities in Section 2 above.
Section 4. District Foreign Missions Director

1. The district Foreign Missions director shall be elected
by the District Conference.
2. The term of office shall be for two years, concurrent
with the district superintendent. As with all elected
officers, he shall be subject to term limits as defined in
Article I, Section 8 of the South Texas District
Constitution.
3. Qualifications
a. These are the same as that of a presbyter.
b. He must have demonstrated interest in the foreign
missionary endeavor of the United Pentecostal
Church International and an ability to inspire such
an interest in others.
4. Duties
a. Oversee the district Foreign Missions program,
promoting the cause of Foreign Missions and
carrying out the purpose of the district Foreign
Missions Department in Section 2 above.
b. Work in harmony with the General Foreign
Missions Division.
c. Preside at all district Foreign Missions board
meetings.
d. Coordinate the itineraries of missionaries under
appointment or on furlough with the sectional
Foreign Missions directors.
e. Report to and work under the supervision of the
District Board.
f. Make an annual written report to the District Board
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g. Attend the meetings of the district Foreign
Missions directors.
Section 5. District Foreign Missions Secretary-Treasurer

1. The district Foreign Missions secretary-treasurer shall
be elected by the District Conference.
2. The term of office shall be two years, to be concurrent
with the district secretary. As with all elected officers,
he or she shall be subject to term limits as defined in
Constitution.
3. Duties
a. Take minutes of district Foreign Missions meetings
and preserve Foreign Missions records.
b. Oversee the district Foreign Missions funds, which
shall be deposited with and disbursed by the
district Foreign Missions director.
4. If the District Board, in its discretion, decides that there
should not be a secretary-treasurer, then the district
Foreign Missions director shall act in this capacity and
ensure that these duties are fulfilled.
Section 6. Sectional Foreign Missions Directors

1. Each section of the district shall be represented on the
district Foreign Missions board by a sectional Foreign
Missions director.
2. Sectional Foreign Missions directors shall be nominated
by the district superintendent, the district Foreign
Missions director, and the district presbyter of the
section concerned, and shall be elected by the ministers
of that section, for a term of two years or until a
successor is chosen. As with all elected officers, he or
she shall be subject to term limits as defined in Article
I, Section 8 of the South Texas District Constitution.
3. Duties
a. Work in full cooperation with and under the
supervision of the district Foreign Missions
director.
b. Work in harmony with and under the supervision
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c. Attend the district Foreign Missions activities
when possible and attend the district Foreign
Missions committee meetings.
d. Plan and promote missionary rallies in the section.
(1) The host pastor shall be instructed in the
financial program before it is introduced.
(2) The host pastor will be provided with an
agenda of the meeting for his approval.
(3) No missionary offering is to be raised or
received at this meeting. The meeting is to
educate and initiate concerning Faith Promise
and Partners in Missions.
(4) An expense offering is to be taken and given
to the sectional director for the expense of this
service.
(5) After the immediate expense has been taken
care of, any excess money is to be forwarded
to the district secretary for the Foreign
Missions fund.
e. Arrange the itineraries for missionaries who are
sent to his section by the district Foreign Missions
director.
(1) The sectional director shall follow the
guidelines and timetable set forth by the
district Foreign Missions director for
contacting churches and scheduling services.
(2) The sectional director should schedule a
minimum of 70 percent of the services
assigned to his or her section.
(3) As requested by the district Foreign Missions
director, the sectional director should conduct
an exit survey with the pastor within seven
days after the missionary service. The survey
will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of
the missionary service and to determine ways
to make improvements. Surveys are to be
forwarded to the district Foreign Missions
director.
(4) The sectional director should maintain a
current database for all churches and daughter
works in his or her section, and update it
quarterly. Changes should be verified with the
district office.
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Section 7. Finances
1. There are three sources of revenue for the district
Foreign Missions Department.
a. Booking fees (tithes on personal offerings) paid by
missionaries who hold services in the district.
b. Rebate from the General Foreign Missions
Division for the number of participating churches
in the district.
c. Monthly Partners in Missions (PIM) contributions
from churches or individuals who sponsor the
district Foreign Missions Department.
2. The booking fees and rebate will be used to cover the
operating expenses of the district Foreign Missions
Department. The revenue from PIMs will be used for
three purposes:
a. Make contributions on behalf of the district at
conferences and camps, as approved by the district
superintendent and district Foreign Missions
director.
b. Defray expenses of Faith Promise seminars and of
promotional activities at district events.
c. Provide missionary services for home missionaries,
based on need and availability. These missionary
services must be approved by the district Foreign
Missions director and the district Home Missions
director.
Section 8. Foreign Missions Promotion

1. All district Foreign Missions programs shall be under
Foreign Missions Division policy of the United
ARTICLE III
HOME MISSIONS
Section 1. Name
The name of this department shall be the South Texas
District Home Missions Department.
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Section 2. Officers
1. The South Texas District shall have a district Home
Missions director, a district Home Missions secretary-
treasurer, a district Home Missions committee
composed of sectional directors, and a district Home
Missions executive committee.
Section 3. District Home Missions Director

1. Qualifications
a. The district Home Missions director shall be at
least thirty years of age, must have been a minister
in good standing with the United Pentecostal
Church International for at least two years, must
have been ordained at least one year, must have
proven loyal to the organization and the cause of
Home Missions by cooperation in building up the
work, and must have been a member of the South
Texas District for at least one year.
b. He or she shall be elected by the District
Conference for a two-year term, concurrent with
the office of district secretary-treasurer.
2. Duties
a. Oversee the district Home Missions program and
promote Home Missions work through the district,
including time allotted at District Conference and
Family Camp.
b. Work in harmony with the General Home Missions
Division.
c. Preside at all district Home Missions board
meetings.
d. Assist in the raising of funds for Home Missions
projects.
e. Obtain all available materials to promote Home
Missions in the district.
f. Report to and work under the supervision of the
District Board.
g. Make an annual written report to the District Board
h. Serve as a member of the General Home Missions
Board.
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Section 4. District Home Missions Secretary-Treasurer
1. The district Home Missions secretary-treasurer must
hold ministerial license with the United Pentecostal
Church International and be a member in good standing
of the South Texas District.
2. Duties
a. Take minutes of Home Missions meetings and
preserve Home Missions records.
b. Oversee the district Home Missions funds, which
district Home Missions director.
Section 5. District Home Missions Executive Committee

1. Members
a. District Home Missions director.
b. District superintendent.
c. Sectional presbyter in whose section any particular
project under consideration is located.
d. Sectional Home Missions director.
2. Duties: Act upon Home Missions matters between
meetings of the district Home Missions committee, and
act upon daughter work applications.
3. The district superintendent shall chair the executive
committee.
Section 6. District Home Missions Board (or Committee)

1. Members
a. District Home Missions director.
b. District Home Missions secretary-treasurer.
c. Sectional Home Missions directors shall be
nominated by the district superintendent, the
district Home Missions director, and the district
presbyter of the section concerned, and shall be
elected by the ministers of that section, for a term
of two years or until a successor is chosen.
(1) Each sectional Home Missions director shall
be paid mileage from the Home Missions
Department for travel pertaining to district
Home Missions special-called meetings.
(2) Mileage is not paid to the sectional Home
Missions directors to the District Conference.
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2. Duties
a. Meet together as often as necessary, at least twice
each year, to conduct business and plan the
programs for the department. All programs
outlined and recommended by the district Home
Missions board shall be presented to the District
Board for their approval.
b. Promote evangelism in each section of the district
through the planting of new churches and daughter
works and related activities.
c. Formulate district Home Missions policy, subject
to District Board approval. This policy shall not
conflict with the General Home Missions Division
policy.
d. Ensure an adequate supply in the district of all
literature and evangelism tools that are available
through the General Home Missions Division.
e. Sectional directors are to work in full cooperation
with and under the supervision of the district Home
Missions director.
f. Sectional directors are to work in harmony with
and under the supervision of the sectional
presbyter.
Section 7. Finances
1. To finance the Home Missions program in the South
Texas District, it is requested:
a. That each church and/or minister send at least one
offering each month for this purpose.
b. That offerings be taken for this purpose at sectional
rallies, with the total offering being submitted to
the district secretary-treasurer.
2. All money raised in our district under the banner of
Home Missions shall be used exclusively for Home
Missions work.
3. An individual who solicits funds for a Home Missions
work must have a letter of recommendation from the
district Home Missions executive committee of the
district.
Section 8. Definition of a Home Missions Work

1. A Home Missions work is defined as a church that is
not over five (5) years in existence.
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2. In special circumstances, Home Missions funds or other
assistance may be requested for a work that does not
meet the above definition. In such cases, the request
may be reviewed and endorsed by the district Home
Missions board, and final approval must be obtained
from the district Home Missions executive committee
or the District Board.
Section 9. Obtaining Financial Assistance

1. When ministers or churches desire financial assistance
from the Home Missions Department to help them in
evangelizing new fields or in building new works, they
shall make written application using the appropriate
form from the district Home Missions Department.
2. The sectional presbyter and the sectional Home
Missions director shall investigate each request and
submit their findings to the district Home Missions
executive committee.
3. It is the responsibility of the sectional presbyter and the
sectional Home Missions director to implement the
following safeguards:
a. To see that funds are properly used as requested.
b. To see that deeds are properly executed.
c. The following shall be designated as trustees or
directors when it is deemed necessary: sectional
presbyter, sectional Home Missions director, and
local pastor.
d. At such time when the assembly desires to elect
their own trustees or directors, they shall apply for
such permission to the District Board through the
district Home Missions director.
4. Unless otherwise specified, all financial assistance shall
be considered an interest-free loan to be repaid by
monthly and annual Home Missions offerings.
5. Loans in the amount of $1,000.00 or more shall be
secured by a note and deed of trust or other acceptable
lien.
6. Grants will only be provided to affiliated churches.
Section 10. Portable Church Building

The district Home Missions Department is authorized
to purchase a portable church building to be used in the
establishing of new works under direction of the
District Board.
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Section 11. Beginning a Home Missions Church or Daughter Work
1. No minister shall attempt to begin a new church
without written permission from the District Board,
before whom he or she must appear in person.
2. All applications for permission to begin a new church
must be submitted in writing ninety (90) days prior to
the time applicant desires to meet the District Board.
The district secretary shall notify the sectional presbyter
of the applicant’s intention at least sixty (60) days prior
to the District Board meeting. The presbyter shall
notify and meet with the neighboring pastors, if
applicable, at least thirty (30) days before the District
Board meeting. The neighboring pastors shall be
invited to meet with the presbyter, if desired, and/or the
District Board to share input, and their views shall be
considered before a final decision is made. Any
exceptions to the above times are in the discretion of
the District Board. The application shall specify an
exact location for the new work. If approved, the
District Board will establish an permitted radius or
boundary in which the work can locate. Any proposed
move outside of this approved area will need additional
approval from the District Board.
3. A daughter work is a branch work or other sponsored
work that is begun with the intention of ultimately
establishing a new church. (This does not include a
branch Sunday school, Sunday school annex, home
Bible study, or outreach service in an institution such as
a jail, university, retirement home, or nursing home.)
No minister or church shall attempt to begin a new
daughter work without written permission from the
District Board. The application is to be made to the
district Home Missions executive committee, which
shall obtain input from the neighboring pastors, if
applicable. The committee’s decision is subject to the
approval by the District Board.
4. For a daughter work to become a church, the mother
church pastor must issue a letter of release and the
procedure of Paragraphs 1 and 2 must be followed.
5. All new works shall not accept members from nearby
UPCI churches for a period of one year.
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Section 12. Home Missions Promotion
1. All district Home Missions programs shall be under the
direction of the District Board.
Home Missions Division policy of the United
ARTICLE IV
LADIES MINISTRY
Section 1. Name
District Ladies Ministry.
Section 2. Officers
1. District Ladies Ministry president (or director)
2. District Ladies Ministry secretary-treasurer
3. Sectional Ladies Ministry president (or director) and,
when necessary, secretary-treasurer

1. The district Ladies Ministry president shall be elected
by the District Conference for a period of two years, to
be concurrent with the election of the district
superintendent.
2. The district Ladies Ministry secretary-treasurer shall be
elected by the District Conference for a term of two
years, to be concurrent with the election of the district
3. The sectional Ladies Ministry president and sectional
Ladies Ministry secretary-treasurer shall be nominated
by the district superintendent, the district Ladies
Ministry president and the district presbyter of the
section concerned, and shall be elected by the ministers
of that section, for a term of two years or until a
successor is chosen.
4. As with all elected offices, all these officers shall be
subject to term limits as defined in Article I, Section 8
of the South Texas District Constitution.
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5. Qualifications: All officers must be ladies and must be
members in good standing of a local United Pentecostal
Church in the South Texas District.
Section 4. Duties
1. Duties of the district Ladies Ministry president
a. Oversee the district Ladies Ministry program, and
promote Ladies Ministry work throughout the
district.
b. Visit various churches of the district when invited
to promote local Ladies Ministry organizations.
c. Work in harmony with the General Ladies
Ministry.
d. Preside at all district Ladies Ministry committee
meetings.
District Board.
g. Serve as a member of the General Ladies Ministry
Committee.
2. Duties of the district Ladies Ministry secretary-treasurer
a. Take minutes of Ladies Ministry committee
meetings and preserve Ladies Ministry records.
b. Oversee the district Ladies Ministry funds, which
district Ladies Ministry director.
3. Duties of the Ladies Ministry sectional president and
sectional secretary
a. Keep a record of all sectional rallies and meetings.
b. Inform the Ladies Ministry leaders of local
churches of any Ladies Ministry activities in the
section.
c. Work in full cooperation with and under the
supervision of the district Ladies Ministry director.
d. Work in harmony with and under the supervision
Section 5. Finances
1. It is recommended that, with the consent of the pastor,
each lady contribute a minimum of one dollar per
month into the Ladies Ministry of the local church.
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2. Each local church Ladies Ministry is encouraged to
give a tithe of its income to the Sectional Secretary-
Treasurer or else give a minimum monthly offering of
$20.00. Of the amount received by the Sectional
Secretary-Treasurer, it is recommended that 50% be
sent to the District Ladies Ministries.
3. Of the 50 percent of the Mother’s Memorial Offering
retained in the district, the Ladies Ministry Department
may send a percentage to the sections for the purpose of
promoting Ladies Ministry within the sections. This
percentage shall be determined annually by the District
Board.
Section 6. Ladies Ministry Promotion

1. All district Ladies Ministry programs shall be under the
Ladies Ministry policy of the United Pentecostal
Church International.
ARTICLE V
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY MINISTRY
Section 1. Name.
1. The name of this department shall be called the South
Texas District Marriage and Family Department.
Section 2. Purpose.
1. The purpose of this department is to minister to the
spiritual and emotional needs of families and singles. It will also
provide resources and confidential counseling for ministers and their
families as needed.
Section 3. Officers.
1. Director
2. Secretary-treasurer
Section 4. Committees.
1. Cultural Committee composed of ministers of diverse
cultures appointed by the Presbyter.
2. Program Committee composed of one member from each
section appointed by the Presbyter.
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3. Singles Committee composed of one member from each
section appointed by the Presbyter.
Section 5. Qualifications.
1. The director and secretary must be persons at least 30
years of age with unquestionable character who are
cooperative and loyal to their district and/or local
churches. They must conform to the fundamental
doctrine of the United Pentecostal Church International
and hold either general license or be ordained.
Additionally, the Director shall have education and/or
training in the area of human relationships. The Director
and Secretary shall be elected by the District Conference
for a term of two years.
2. The members of the Cultural Committee shall hold

ministerial license with the United Pentecostal Church.
They must be persons with unquestionable character who
are cooperative and loyal to their district and/or local
churches. They must conform to the fundamental
doctrine of the United Pentecostal Church International.
Committee members shall be appointed by the Presbyter.
3. The members of the Program Committee shall be persons

with unquestionable character who are cooperative and
loyal to their district and/or local churches. They must
conform to the fundamental doctrine of the United
Pentecostal Church International. Committee members
shall be appointed by the Presbyter.
4. The members of the Singles Committee shall be persons

with unquestionable character who are cooperative and
loyal to their district and/or local churches. They must
conform to the fundamental doctrine of the United
Pentecostal Church International. Committee members
shall be appointed by the Presbyter.
Section 6. Duties.
1. Duties of the director.
a) Oversee the planning and work of the Marriage
and Family Department.
b) Preside over all Marriage and Family
Department meetings.
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c) Report to and work under the supervision of the
District Board.
d) Make an annual written report to the District
Board and District Conference.
2. Duties of the secretary-treasurer.

a) Take minutes and preserve records of the
Marriage and Family Department meetings.
b) Keep record of all receipts and disbursements of
the Marriage and Family Department. Make an
annual financial report for the District Board.
c) Work in cooperation with and under the
supervision of the Marriage and Family Director.
3. Duties of the Cross-Cultural Committee.

a) To act as consultants to the departmental
Director in planning functions and materials that
meets the needs of the multicultural population
in the South Texas District.
4. Duties of the Program Committee.

a) Coordinate retreats, programs, and exhibits under
the direction of the departmental Director.
b) Plan and develop promotional material for all
departmental functions pertaining to marriage
and family.
c) Create and organize fund raising activities for the
financial needs of the Marriage and Family
Department.
5. Duties of the Singles Committee.

a) Coordinate retreats, programs, and exhibits that
meet the needs of the multicultural population in
the South Texas District under the direction of
the departmental Director.
b) Plan and develop promotional material for all
departmental functions pertaining to singles.
Section 7. Ministries of the Marriage and Family Department.

1. To strengthen the marriages and families of the people in
the South Texas District through marriage retreats, family
camp sessions, and informational materials.
2. To strengthen the families of ministry through marriage
retreats, through sessions at family camp, District
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Conference, Sectional Conferences and through
informational materials.
3. To provide fellowship and support for the singles of the
ARTICLE VI
MEDIA MISSIONS
Section 1. Name and Purpose
In view of the world’s unprecedented population
explosion, with deep conviction that the gospel of the
Lord Jesus Christ must be preached to all people; and
sensing the urgency of this hour and the opportunity
offered by radio to minister to more people for each
dollar invested; the Media Missions Department is
hereby established to help reach the South Texas
District.
Section 2. District and Sectional Directors

1. The South Texas District shall have a district Media
Missions director and sectional Media Missions
directors, one for each section.
2. Qualifications: Hold ministerial license with the United
Pentecostal Church International and be a member in
good standing of the South Texas District.
Section 3. Election and Term of Office of the District Director

1. The district Media Missions director shall be elected by
the District Conference.
2. The term of office shall be for two years concurrent
with the office of district superintendent. As with all
elected officers, he or she shall be subject to term limits
as defined in Article I, Section 8 of the South Texas
District Constitution.
Section 4. Duties of the District Director

1. Oversee the district Media Missions program,
cultivating an interest in the radio voice of the United
2. Work in harmony with the General Media Missions
Division, promoting the cause of international radio
evangelism.
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3. Arrange for district rallies among the churches to
promote radio evangelism on both district and
international levels as well as to raise funds for the
operation of the radio voice of the United Pentecostal
4. It is recommended that the director endeavor to reach
every section of the district with a special emphasis
during the Thanksgiving season in conjunction with the
annual Media Missions Thanksgiving offering. He shall
work closely with the General Media Missions Division
and district officers so as not to infringe on other
national or district programs.
5. Preside at all district Media Missions committee
meetings.
6. Ensure that minutes are taken at district Media Missions
committee meetings and preserve Media Missions
records.
7. Oversee the district Media Missions funds, which shall
be deposited with and disbursed by the district
8. Report to and work under the supervision of the District
Board.
9. Make an annual written report to the District Board and
10. Attend the meetings of the district Media Missions
directors.
Section 5. Sectional Media Missions Directors

1. Selection and term of office: The sectional Media
Missions director shall be nominated by the district
superintendent, the district Media Missions director,
and the district presbyter of the section concerned, and
shall be elected by the ministers of that section, for a
term of two years or until a successor is chosen. As
with all elected officers, he or she shall be subject to
2. Duties
a. Promote Media Missions throughout his or her
section.
b. Work in full cooperation with and under the
supervision of the district Media Missions director.
c. Work in harmony with and under the supervision
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d. Attend all meetings of the district Media Missions
committee and attend all other district Media
Missions meetings to the extent possible.
e. Conduct whatever meetings he or she and the
district Media Missions director deem necessary to
plan and coordinate the Media Missions affairs of
the section. These meetings shall be called with the
permission of the sectional presbyter.
f. Lead his or her section in raising the Media
Missions Thanksgiving offering and other funds.
Section 6. Finances
1. All expenses of conducting Media Missions services
within the district may be reimbursed from the
offerings received in these services. The balance will be
divided equally between the district and general Media
Missions treasuries, in accordance with district
financial policy.
2. It is recommended that the district Media Missions
representative attend the General Conference, District
Conference, and any Media Missions rallies or
seminars in his locale, with expenses to be paid
whenever possible from the district Media Missions
treasury. The balance of funds in the district Media
Missions treasury should be used to promote the Media
Missions radio broadcast on a district level.
3. All funds raised within the district during the
Thanksgiving season in conjunction with the annual
Media Missions offering shall be divided as follows:
a. 40 percent is to be retained in the district to
promote Media Missions within the district. A
percentage of the amount retained in the district
may be remitted to the sectional treasuries for the
purpose of promoting Media Missions within the
sections. This percentage shall be determined
annually by the District Board.
b. 60 percent is to be sent to the general headquarters
office of Media Missions.
Section 7. District Tape Recordings

The South Texas District Media Missions Department
shall be the official South Texas District recorder and
producer of audiotapes and videotapes for all district
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functions except as otherwise authorized by the District
Board.
Section 8. Media Missions Promotion

1. All district Media Missions programs shall be under the
Media Missions Division policy of the United
ARTICLE VII
MEN’S MINISTRY
Section 1. Name
District Men’s Ministry.
Section 2. Purpose
1. To inform and inspire Apostolic men, by developing
and disseminating information pertinent to being men
of moral and spiritual power.
2. To unite Apostolic men and to motivate and mobilize
Apostolic men to find their place in kingdom service.
Section 3. District Director
1. Election: The district director of men’s ministry shall be
nominated by the District Board and ratified by the
district conference for a term of two years or until his
successor is chosen. His term shall be concurrent with
that of the district superintendent. As with all elected
officers, he shall be subject to term limits as defined in
Constitution.
2. Qualifications: Must be a man of unquestionable
character and integrity, at least 25 years old, hold
International, and be a member in good standing of the
3. Duties.
a. Oversee the district Men’s Ministry program, doing
everything possible to inspire each local
congregation to establish and maintain a ministry
to men, as the pastors deem appropriate.
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b. It is recommended that he organize a district men’s
conference or retreat.
c. Work in harmony with the general men’s ministry
called Apostolic Man.
d. Preside at all district Men’s Ministry committee
meetings. This committee is to be composed of
members appointed by the district superintendent
in consultation with the district Men’s Ministry
director.
District Board.
g. Ensure that minutes are taken at district Men’s
Ministry committee meetings and preserve men’s
Ministry records.
h. Oversee the district Men’s Ministry funds, which
Section 4. Finances
1 It is recommended that revenue be obtained through the
registration of men for membership in the Apostolic
Man ministry. That registration will entitle one to
receive the Apostolic Man magazine, online e-zine
updates, as well as have access to any members-only
area of the ministry website.
2. It is recommended that all men’s conferences consider
including a small amount in their registration fees to
help underwrite the efforts of the general program.
3. A Father’s Day Offering will be received for Men’s
Ministry with 50 percent to be sent to the General
Men’s Ministry and 50 percent to be retained in the
district.
Section 5. Men’s Ministry Promotion

1. All district Men’s Ministry programs shall be under the
Men’s Ministry policy of the United Pentecostal
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ARTICLE VIII
SOUTH TEXAS VISION
Section 1. Name and Purpose
1. The official publication of the South Texas District
shall be the SOUTH TEXAS VISION.
2. It shall be published bimonthly to transmit the district’s
vision to the constituency while also serving as a public
relations tool.
Section 2. Funds
1. Prices and policies of the Vision shall be set by the
District Board.
2. Funds for the Vision shall be deposited with and
disbursed by the district secretary-treasurer.
Section 3. Material
Each department of the South Texas District shall
cooperate in furnishing material for the Vision each
month, with the editor retaining editorial privilege as to
the material used.
Section 4. Staff
1. The District Board shall appoint the editor and other
staff as may be necessary to publish and mail the
SOUTH TEXAS VISION. The appointment of the editor
is to be ratified by the District Conference.
2. The editor shall hold ministerial license with the United
Pentecostal Church International and be a member in
good standing of the South Texas District.
3. The editor and staff shall work under the direction of
the District Board.
4. The editor of the Vision shall serve as the chairman of
the Publication and Communication Committee, which
is to be composed of members appointed by the district
superintendent in consultation with the editor.
5. The purpose of the Publication and Communication
Committee is to examine and review the publication
and communication efforts of the district, including the
Vision and the district website; to establish policies and
procedures for these efforts; and to make
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recommendations to the District Board. All policies are
subject to the approval of the District Board.
Section 5. Support
All ministers and churches of the South Texas District
are urged to support the SOUTH TEXAS VISION by
subscriptions and in every way possible.
ARTICLE IX
SPANISH MINISTRY
Section 1. Purpose and Principles
1. Purpose: Within the borders of the South Texas
District reside many people who speak Spanish
exclusively or primarily and who prefer to attend
worship services conducted in Spanish. Since our
mandate is to preach the whole gospel to the whole
world, it is necessary for us to develop a strategy to
reach these people. The purpose of Spanish Ministry of
the South Texas District of the United Pentecostal
Church International is as follows:
a. Evangelize and disciple Spanish-speaking people
in the South Texas District.
b. Encourage the planting of churches that minister in
the Spanish language.
c. Train and equip Spanish-speaking ministers.
d. Encourage English-speaking ministers and
churches to assist in the efforts to reach out to
Spanish-speaking people with the gospel.
e. Assist Spanish-speaking believers, ministers and
churches in functioning as integral members of the
2. Spanish Ministry is organized on the basis of language,
not race, national origin or culture.
3. This policy applies only to South Texas District
activities. With regard to national and international
activities, South Texas District ministers shall follow
the policy of the United Pentecostal Church
International. At present, the General Home Missions
Division oversees national Spanish-language efforts in
the United States and Canada, while the General
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Foreign Missions Division oversees efforts in other
countries.
4. Spanish-speaking ministers remain an integral part of
the South Texas District with the same privileges and
responsibilities as other ministers, including voting and
holding office.
5. Nothing in this policy alters the District Constitution or
the General Constitution.
6. All district Spanish Ministry programs shall be under
Section 2. Voting and Holding Office

1. For the elections of Spanish Ministry director and
Spanish Ministry secretary, the nominating
constituency shall be licensed and ordained ministers of
the South Texas District who minister to the Spanish-
speaking community (see paragraph 3 for detailed
definition) and the voting constituency shall be the
qualified voters of the district.
2. For the elections of the sectional Spanish Ministry
directors, the voting constituency shall be the qualified
voters of the sections.
3. For all other elected offices, the voting constituency
shall be licensed and ordained ministers of the South
Texas District who minister to the Spanish-speaking
community. This definition includes pastors, pastoral
assistants, evangelists, and daughter work pastors who
minister to Spanish-speaking churches, and it includes
pastors of English-speaking churches who have a
Spanish-speaking daughter work.
4. The following are eligible to hold an office in Spanish
Ministry: Licensed and ordained ministers of the South
Texas District who minister primarily in the Spanish
language and who otherwise qualify for a particular
office. This definition includes pastors, pastoral
assistants, evangelists, and daughter work pastors who
minister to Spanish-speaking churches.
5. As with all elected officers, the officers in Spanish
Ministry shall be subject to term limits as defined in
Constitution.
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Section 3. Spanish Ministry Director
1. Election: At the annual District Conference, the
licensed and ordained ministers of the South Texas
District who minister to the Spanish-speaking
community (see Section 2, Paragraph 3 for detailed
definition) shall nominate by secret ballot a qualified
individual to fill the office of Spanish Ministry
Secretary. The three highest names shall be brought to
the entire voting constituency of the South Texas
District which shall elect one of these individuals to be
the Spanish Ministry director for the district.
2. Qualifications: The director must be at least thirty (30)
years of age; must have been a minister in good
standing with the organization for five (5) years; must
have been ordained a minimum of one year; must have
proven himself loyal to the organization by cooperating
in building up the work, and must conform to the
fundamental doctrine. His primary ministry must be in
3. Term of office: He shall serve for a term of two years
concurrent with that of the district superintendent.
4. Duties
a. Serve as a liaison between the district and the
Spanish-speaking ministers, keeping a clear and
constant flow of communication between them;
and keep the district superintendent fully informed
of all developments.
b. Serve as chairman of the Spanish Ministry board
and regional committees.
c. Lead Spanish Ministry in developing and
promoting ministry among Spanish-speaking
people in accordance with the purposes listed in
Section 1 and present a yearly plan to the District
Board for approval.
d. Oversee the budget and activities of Spanish
Ministry.
e. Assist the District Board in screening Spanish-
speaking ministers who seek to be licensed by the
district and translating for them if necessary.
f. Assist in the incorporation of Spanish-speaking
ministers who come from other countries, districts,
or organizations.
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g. Serve as a liaison on the District Board with a
voice and a vote, except in areas of ministerial
discipline or judicial matters.
h. Report to and work under the supervision of the
District Board.
i. Make an annual written report to the District Board
Section 4. Spanish Ministry Secretary

1. Election: At the annual District Conference, the
licensed and ordained ministers of the South Texas
District who minister to the Spanish-speaking
community (see Section 2, Paragraph 3 for detailed
definition) shall nominate by secret ballot a qualified
individual to fill the office of Spanish Ministry
Secretary. The three highest names shall be brought to
the entire voting constituency of the South Texas
District which shall elect one of these individuals to be
the Spanish Ministry secretary in the district.
2. Qualifications: The secretary must be at least thirty
(30) years of age; must have been a minister in good
standing with the organization for two years; must have
been ordained a minimum of one year; must have
proven loyal to the organization by cooperating in
building up the work; and must conform to the
fundamental doctrine. His primary ministry must be in
3. Term of office: He shall serve for a term of two years
concurrent with that of the district secretary.
4. Duties
a. Report to and work under the supervision of the
district Spanish Ministry director.
b. Assist the Spanish Ministry director as requested
by him.
c. Take minutes of Spanish Ministry board and
regional committee meetings and preserve Spanish
Ministry records.
d. Oversee the district Spanish Ministry funds, which
district secretary-treasurer, and make an annual
financial report to the Spanish Ministry board for
review and approval. He shall not request
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disbursement of any funds without the approval of
the Spanish Ministry director.
Section 5. Sectional Directors

1. Sectional Director: Each section that has at least two
autonomous Spanish-speaking churches shall elect a
sectional director for Spanish Ministry. Where there are
less than two Spanish-language churches, the Spanish
director will select a qualified minister from the section
to fill the position.
2. Nomination: A committee composed of the district
superintendent, the Spanish Ministry director and the
sectional presbyter shall nominate one qualified
minister within the section for sectional director every
two years.
3. Elections: The sectional director shall be elected for a
two-year term at the sectional conference by the entire
voting constituency of the section.
4. Qualifications: The sectional director shall be a
licensed minister in good standing with the
organization for two years; must have held a general
license for a minimum of one year; must have proven
loyal to the organization by cooperating in building up
the work, and must conform to the fundamental
doctrine.
5. Duties
a. Serve as a member of the Spanish Ministry board
and regional committee.
b. Serve as a liaison between the section and the
Spanish Ministers; maintaining a clear and
constant flow of communication between them and
keeping the sectional presbyter fully informed of
all developments.
c. Promote Spanish Ministry in the section, including
meetings, fundraising and SMO.
d. Interpret for Spanish-speaking ministers in the
section as needed.
e. Work in full cooperation with and under the
supervision of the district Spanish Ministry
director.
f. Work in harmony with and under the supervision
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g. Coordinate and work in harmony with the Spanish
Ministry director in the organizing of any activities
on the regional level.
Section 6. Spanish Ministry Board (or General Committee)

1. Composition: The Spanish Ministry board shall consist
of the Spanish Ministry director, the secretary and the
sectional directors.
2. Duties
a. Develop and promote ministry among Spanish-
speaking people in accordance with the purpose
listed in Section 1; and, develop a yearly plan for
the District Board for their approval.
b. Recommend and prepare instructors to teach
seminars for ministerial license in Spanish. The
District Board will appoint the instructors.
c. Plan an annual Spanish camp meeting and
ministers conference.
d. Plan district, regional and sectional meetings,
rallies and seminars in the Spanish language to
minister in areas such as leadership, church growth,
Sunday school, youth ministry, men’s ministry,
women’s ministry, and music ministry.
e. The board may recommend applicants and sites for
new churches and daughter works. All such
applications will be processed according to existing
district policy.
f. Promote Spanish ministry in any section that does
not have at least two Spanish-language churches,
working with the director who has been appointed
in that section.
g. Meet three times a year, at the discretion of the
Spanish Ministry director. The Spanish Ministry
director may call for additional meetings as
needed.
Section 7. Regional Directors

1. Regions: For the purposes of Spanish Ministry, the
district shall consist of the following regions:
a. East: Houston Metro East Section and Houston
Metro West Section
b. Central: Gulf Coast Section and Central Coastal
Bend Section
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c. South: Greater Coastal Bend Section and Rio
Grande Valley Section
d. West: Austin/Hill Country Section and Southwest
Section
2. Appointments: For each region, the Spanish Ministry
director shall appoint one of the sectional directors in
that region to serve as regional director. When needed,
he shall appoint another sectional director in that region
to serve as regional secretary.
3. Term: The terms of regional director and secretary
shall be concurrent with that of sectional director.
4. Regional committees: The Spanish Ministry director,
the secretary, and the sectional directors of a particular
region shall compose the Spanish Ministry regional
committee. At the discretion of the Spanish Ministry
director, he may invite the various committee leaders of
that region to attend the regional committee meeting.
5. Duties: The regional committee shall make plans as
directed by the Spanish Ministry director. The
committee shall then make recommendations to the
Spanish Ministry board.
6. Regional evangelistic meetings: Regional evangelistic
meetings shall be planned by the Spanish Ministry
director and secretary together with the sectional
directors, the committee leaders, and the mission
evangelism director from the region. All plans are
subject to approval by the Spanish Ministry board and
the District Board.
Section 8. Other Committees

1. Spanish Ministry may organize the following
committees as needed for the purpose of enhancing
Spanish ministry in the district:
a. Women’s committee, men’s committee, Sunday
school committee, music committee, promotional
committee, mission evangelism committee, and
youth committee.
b. Spanish Ministry may organize any other
committee deemed necessary for the sake of
revival.
2. The chairperson of each committee shall be elected by
the Spanish ministers at the District Conference. The
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Spanish Ministry board may present a nomination to
the conference.
3. Committee members shall be elected by the Spanish
Ministry ministers at each regional conference. One
member shall be chosen from each region.
4. The term of office for each committee chairperson and
committee member is for two years, concurrent with
that of the district superintendent.
5. The qualifications for committee personnel are as
follows:
a. Each committee member must be in good standing
with the organization, must have worked under the
ministry of a Pastor for at least one year, must have
proven loyal to the organization for two years by
cooperating in building up the work, and must
conform to the fundamental doctrine. His or her
primary ministry or church involvement must be in
the Spanish language. Each men’s committee
member must also be licensed as a minister for a
minimum of one year, and each ladies’ committee
member must be licensed or married to a licensed
minister in the organization.
b. In addition, the men’s committee chairman,
Sunday school committee chairman, music
committee chairman, mission evangelism
committee chairman, and youth committee
chairman shall be a licensed or ordained minister
and must have held license for a minimum of two
years.
6. The departments and committees of the South Texas
District are encouraged to invite the respective Spanish
Ministry committee chairpersons to attend their
committee meetings.
Section 9. Spanish-language Meetings

1. Plans for district-wide meetings shall be presented to
the District Board for approval as to the dates, place,
purpose, and speakers.
2. Plans for regional meetings shall be presented for
approval to (a) the general committee of Spanish
Ministry and (b) to the District Board or to the
presbyters in that region.
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3. Plans for sectional meetings shall be presented for
approval either to the District Board or the presbyter of
the section.
4. Local churches may sponsor meetings in accordance
with the Manual of the United Pentecostal Church
International.
Section 10. Ministerial Training

1. Spanish Ministry is authorized to organize a ministerial
training program and Biblical Studies program, subject
to approval by the District Board.
2. A certificate of completion will be granted.
3. The projected locations are as follows: Rio Grande
Valley, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, and other areas
as needed.
4. The general committee will select the following, subject
to approval by the District Board:
a. A director and secretary for each location
b. Teachers
c. Curriculum
5. The training program will be funded by Spanish
Ministry and a small tuition fee.
6. The purpose will be to train ministers in the following
areas:
a. Doctrine
b. Holiness and Christian living
c. Ethics
d. Practical ministry, including evangelism,
discipleship, counseling, and preaching.
e. Church administration; including organization,
finances, management and legal issues.
f. District and national organizational structure.
7. Students will be recommended by their pastors and
approved by the general committee.
8. This plan shall be coordinated with the District Board.
Section 11. Fundraising

1. Spanish Ministry shall have the right to appeal to all the
ministers and churches of the district for financial
contributions. Spanish-language churches will be
encouraged to bring an offering to the annual Spanish
camp meeting.
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2. A contribution to Spanish Ministry, known as Spanish
Ministry Offering (SMO), shall be a requirement to
receive the annual award for 100 percent cooperation.
ARTICLE X
YOUTH MINISTRY
Section 1. Name
District Youth Ministry.
Section 2. Officers
1. District Youth Ministry president (or director)
2. District Youth Ministry secretary-treasurer
3. Sectional Youth Ministry director, one from each
section
All district Youth Ministry officers must hold
International, be members in good standing of the
South Texas District, and be under their thirty-sixth
birthday, unless in special cases the District Board
unanimously agrees to lift the age limit.

1. The district Youth Ministry president and secretary-
treasurer shall be elected by the District Conference for
a term of two years or until their successors are chosen.
The two officers shall be elected on alternating years,
the president being elected concurrent with the district
superintendent, and the secretary-treasurer being
elected concurrent with the district secretary-treasurer.
2. Sectional directors shall be nominated by the district
superintendent, the district Youth Ministry president,
and the district presbyter of the section concerned, and
shall be elected by the ministers of that section, for a
term of two years or until a successor is chosen.
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Section 5. Duties of District Youth President

1. Oversee the district Youth Ministry program and
diligently endeavor to promote the general and district
Youth Ministry programs.
2. Work in harmony with the General Youth Division.
3. Preside at all district Youth Ministry committee
meetings.
4. Report to and work under the supervision of the District
Board.
5. Make an annual written report to the District Board and
6. Serve as a member of the General Youth Committee.
Section 6. Duties of District Youth Secretary-Treasurer

1. Take minutes of Youth Ministry committee meetings
and preserve Youth Ministry records.
2. Oversee the district Youth Ministry funds, which shall
be deposited with and disbursed by the district
3. Report to and work under the supervision of the district
Youth Ministry director.
Section 7. Duties of Sectional Youth Ministry Directors

1. Cooperate with the pastors in fostering youth work in
the churches throughout the section.
2. Be in charge of the rallies of the section.
3. Attend all duly called meetings of the district Youth
Ministry committee.
4. Work in full cooperation with and under the supervision
of the district Youth Ministry director.
5. Work in harmony with and under the supervision of the
sectional presbyter.
6. When needed, the sectional director, with the approval
of the sectional presbyter, shall appoint circle youth
leaders to take charge of circle youth rallies under the
direction of the sectional Youth Ministry director and
sectional presbyter.
Section 8. District Youth Committee

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1. Members
a. District Youth Ministry president
b. District Youth Ministry secretary-treasurer
c. Sectional Youth Ministry directors
2. Duties
a. Plan all activities pertaining to the district Youth
Ministry.
b. Assist and advise the district Youth Ministry.
c. Diligently promote the district Youth Ministry
programs.
Section 9. Finance
1. Each local church youth group is encouraged to give a
tithe of its income to the district Youth Ministry
treasury or else give a minimum monthly offering of
$20.00.
2. All Sheaves for Christ offerings shall go into the district
Youth Ministry treasury for proper distribution
according to general policy.
3. A percentage of the Sheaves for Christ offering retained
in the district may be sent to the sectional treasuries for
the promotion of youth ministry within the sections.
The percentage shall be determined annually by the
district board.
Section 10. Youth Camp Policy

1. District youth camp executive committee
a. District Youth Ministry president, chairman
b. District superintendent
c. District Youth Ministry secretary-treasurer
d. Youth camp principal
2. Duties of the executive committee
a. Select a youth camp principal subject the approval
of the District Board.
b. Compile a potential curriculum for the youth camp,
subject to the approval of the District Board.
c. Submit a list of names to the District Board for
approval, of ministers and teachers deemed
necessary for the operation of the camp each year.
d. Select faculty from the returned approved list.
e. Determine remuneration and expenses to be paid to
the youth camp principal, evangelist, faculty, and
workers.
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f. Set the youth camp tuition with the approval of the
District Board.
3. Youth camp committee
a. District Youth Ministry president
b. District Youth Ministry secretary-treasurer
c. Sectional Youth Ministry directors
4. Duties of the youth camp committee
a. Meet at least once a year as scheduled by the
Youth Ministry president.
b. Choose the camp evangelist, subject to the
approval of the District Board.
c. Make arrangements for youth camps.
5. Youth Camp discipline committee
a. This committee is composed of the camp principal
and the youth camp faculty members whom he
appoints.
b. This committee will handle each case of an alleged
violation of general rules and decide upon any
discipline to be imposed. Anyone who is believed
to have violated the general rules of the camp will
be referred to the discipline committee.
Section 11. Youth Ministry Promotion

1. All district Youth Ministry programs shall be under the
Youth Division policy of the United Pentecostal
ARTICLE XI
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
Section 1. General
The South Texas District wholeheartedly supports and
encourages cooperation among its constituency for all
the national and international projects of the United
Pentecostal Church International, including Christmas
for Christ, Media Missions Thanksgiving Offering,
Mother’s Memorial, Partners in Missions, Save Our
Children, Sheaves for Christ, and all other programs
approved or endorsed by the General Conference or
General Board.
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Section 2. Tupelo Children’s Mansion
1. Each minister and church is requested to pray for and
support Tupelo Children’s Mansion by monthly and
special offerings sent directly to the Mansion.
2. The superintendent of the Mansion is invited to bring a
representative group to a district level meeting
annually, such as District Conference or Family Camp,
at the discretion of the district superintendent and the
District Board, and a liberal offering will be received.
ARTICLE XII
INSURANCE AND BENEVOLENCE
Section 1. Insurance
Applications for insurance with the United Pentecostal
Church International are issued to every minister upon
approval for license. They should be completed and
mailed to the headquarters office of the United
Pentecostal Church International within thirty days of
affiliation.
Section 2. Benevolent Fund

1. In order to show our love and deep appreciation to each
other as ministers of the gospel in the time of
bereavement because of death of a minister or
minister’s spouse, we offer our ministers and their
spouses the opportunity to participate in the Ministers
Benevolent Association of the Texas District, so long
as the Texas District shall agree to allow participation
by members of the South Texas District. This is in
order to show our love and concern and is not to be
construed as insurance.
2. Any minister who is a member in good standing with
the South Texas District may become a member of the
Benevolent Fund. A member minister may also enroll
his or her spouse in the Benevolent Fund.
3. The Benevolent Fund is open to all ministers for thirty
(30) days after they receive their license or transfer to
the district and for thirty (30) days after each annual
Texas District Conference.
4. For further information about the terms, conditions,
privileges, and responsibilities of membership, refer to
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the Benevolent Fund Policy of the Texas District of the
United Pentecostal Church International, which has its
district headquarters in Lufkin, Texas (See the Texas
District Policy on page # of this manual)
5. Enrollment applications and the Benevolent Fund
Policy are available from the secretary-treasurer of the
South Texas District. (See the Enrollment Form on
page 133 of the 2007 manual).
ARTICLE XIII
DISTRICT MEETINGS
Section 1. District Conference
The District Conference is the governing body of the
South Texas District of the United Pentecostal Church
International. (See Article III, South Texas District
Constitution.)
Section 2. Sectional Conferences

1. Every other year, on the year of the election of the
district superintendent, each section shall have a spring
conference (i.e., in the first half of the year before the
District Conference). The purpose is to elect all
sectional officers and handle any other pertinent
sectional business.
2. Each section shall also have a spring conference in
nonelection years, and it may have a fall conference
(i.e., in the second half of the year) in any year. The
time and place shall be designated by the sectional
presbyter. The agenda for this meeting shall consist of
business, fellowship, seminar, preaching, or a
combination of these.
3. The district superintendent and district secretary shall
be invited to all sectional conferences.
4. The district superintendent shall preside over the
election of all sectional officers, or if he is unable to
attend, he may designate the district secretary to preside
over any elections.
5. Eligible voters at the sectional conferences preceding
the District Conference are entitled to put forward
names to be considered on the nominating ballot at the
District Conference for the following offices: district
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superintendent, except in the event of death, resignation
or removal (see Article I, Section 9); district secretary-
treasurer; Children’s Ministry director; Children’s
Ministry secretary-treasurer; Foreign Missions director;
Foreign Missions secretary-treasurer; Home Missions
director; Home Missions secretary-treasurer; Ladies
Ministry president; Ladies Ministry secretary-treasurer;
Marriage and Family Ministry director; Marriage and
Family Ministry secretary-treasurer; Media Missions
director; Youth Ministry president; and Youth Ministry
secretary-treasurer. These names will be tabulated and
forwarded to the District Conference by a pre-
nomination committee.
Section 3. Family Camp

1. The South Texas District may have an annual Family
Camp, and if so the District Board is to arrange for this
meeting.
2. All monies received at the annual Family Camp and all
pledges and offerings shall be sent to the district
Section 4. Annual Planning Session

1. Each departmental committee shall meet at least once a
year to plan events for the upcoming year.
2. These plans shall be submitted at a district planning
session, which shall be held annually to plan activities
for the upcoming year. This meeting shall include the
district superintendent, the district secretary-treasurer,
and each department head. The chairs of special
committees may also be invited to attend.
3. All departmental programs, promotions, and special
meetings, and all speakers chosen for these activities,
shall require the approval of the District Board.
4. Each department and ministry shall develop an annual
budget to be reviewed by the Budget Committee and
approved by the District Board. Departments and
ministries are required to operate within the approved
budget.
Section 5. Vacancies in Sectional Offices

1. In the event a sectional office becomes vacant, it may
be filled until the next sectional conference by an
appointment of a committee of three: the district
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superintendent, the particular section’s presbyter, and
the particular department’s director.
2. In the case of a vacancy in the office of sectional
presbyter or secretary, the district superintendent shall
call a special election within 30 days of the vacancy,
and the eligible voters of the section shall choose a
replacement for the office vacated.
Section 6. Department Directors

1. The department director should seek to maintain
harmony between the department and the District
Board.
2. The department director should discuss any committee
proposals with the district superintendent prior to
meeting with the District Board.
3. The department director may meet with the District
Board by requesting such a meeting through the district
superintendent or district secretary-treasurer. The
following policies govern the department director’s
meeting with the board:
a. Actions requested by the department director
should reflect the will of the committee by a
majority vote and be reduced to a single page if
possible.
b. Speaker suggestions for departmental events can be
presented in one of the following manners:
(1) A pool of many possible names may be
recommended to the board for an event from
which the department might select speakers;
(2) The names of three suggested speakers may be
recommended to the board for each speaking
slot available.
Section 7. Children and Youth Worker Policy

a. Since the welfare of children and youth are of primary
concern to the South Texas District, it is required that
any worker in a sectional, regional or district function
be screened and trained.
b. Each worker should receive written approval from his
or her pastor to work in South Texas functions for a
specific calendar year. The local church should certify
that the worker has no history of physical or sexual
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abuse of minors. The local churches are encouraged to
run a background check on each of their workers.
c. Each worker should be a minimum of eighteen years of
age.
d. Each worker should receive instruction prior to or at the
function specifying what is the expected conduct and
appropriate behavior.
e. Workers are not allowed to administer corporal
punishment.
f. All activities involving minors shall be supervised by at
least two adults.
g. For all events, workers shall supervise minors until they
are delivered to the care of parents, guardians, or local
church chaperones.
h. Workers shall report to the departmental director any
case of suspected child abuse, sexual misconduct, or
other suspicious behavior. The departmental director
shall in turn notify the district secretary and/or district
superintendent. In all cases, the matter shall be kept in
confidence pending an analysis of the situation and
appropriate action by district leadership. As a matter of
policy, the district will fulfill all legal requirements in
this area and will not allow those who have sexually
abused minors to work in any position involving
supervision of or ministry to children or youth.
Section 8. Displays and Distribution of Materials at District Events

1. Only the approved departments and committees of the
South Texas District are permitted to set up displays at
South Texas Events. An exception to this is the singers
and preachers ministering in the events.
2. No distribution of materials is permitted at these events
without the prior consent of the district superintendent.
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QUALIFICATIONS FOR DISTRICT OFFICERS
(For Quick Reference)
All officers must conform to the Fundamental Doctrine of the United

Pentecostal Church International and be members in good standing of
the South Texas District.
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DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT—Male, 30 years old, member of

UPCI 5 years, ordained 1 year, loyal to organization, cooperating
member of district 1 year, elected by District Conference, 2-year term
concurrent with general superintendent.
DISTRICT SECRETARY-TREASURER—Male, 30 years old,

member of UPCI 2 years, ordained 1 year, loyal to organization,
cooperating member of district 1 year, elected by District Conference,
2-year term alternating with district superintendent.
DISTRICT PRESBYTERS—Male, 30 years old, member of UPCI 2

years, ordained 1 year, loyal to organization, cooperating member of
district 1 year, elected by sectional conferences, 2-year term concurrent
with district superintendent.
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CHILDREN’S MINISTRY (SUNDAY SCHOOL) DIRECTOR—

General licensed or ordained, elected by District Conference, 2-year
term concurrent with district superintendent.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY (SUNDAY SCHOOL) SECRETARY—

Licensed or ordained, elected by District Conference, 2-year term
concurrent with district secretary.
FOREIGN MISSIONS DIRECTOR— Male, 30 years old, member of

organization 2 years, ordained 1 year, loyal to organization,
cooperating member of district 1 year, having a demonstrated interest
in foreign missions, elected by District Conference, 2-year term
concurrent with district superintendent.
FOREIGN MISSIONS SECRETARY (if filled)—Licensed or

ordained, elected by District Conference, 2-year term concurrent with
district secretary.
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MEDIA MISSIONS DIRECTOR—Licensed or ordained, elected by
District Conference, 2-year term concurrent with district
superintendent.
HOME MISSIONS DIRECTOR—30 years old, member of

organization 2 years, ordained 1 year, loyal to organization,
cooperating member of district 1 year, elected by District Conference,
2-year term alternating with district superintendent.
HOME MISSIONS SECRETARY—General licensed or ordained,

elected by District Conference, 2-year term concurrent with district
superintendent.
LADIES MINISTRY PRESIDENT—Female, member of a local

United Pentecostal Church, 25 years old, elected by District
Conference, 2-year term concurrent with district superintendent.
LADIES MINISTRY SECRETARY—Female, member of a local

United Pentecostal Church, 25 years of age, elected by District
Conference, 2-year term concurrent with district secretary.
MARRIAGE & FAMILY DIRECTOR—At least 30 years of age,

general licensed or ordained, education and training in human
relationships, 2-year term concurrent with district superintendent.
MARRIAGE & FAMILY SECRETARY—At least 30 years of age,

general licensed or ordained, 2-year term concurrent with district
secretary.
MEN’S MINISTRY DIRECTOR—Male, 25 years old, general

licensed or ordained, appointed by District Board and ratified by
District Conference, 2-year term concurrent with district
superintendent.
MINISTERS APPEAL COUNCIL (Nomination)—Ordained,

nominated by District Conference.
SOUTH TEXAS VISION EDITOR—Licensed or ordained, appointed

by District Board and ratified by District Conference, serves until
successor is chosen.
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SPANISH MINISTRY DIRECTOR—30 years old, member of
organization 5 years, ordained 1 year, loyal to organization, primary
ministry in Spanish, 2-year term concurrent with district
superintendent.
SPANISH MINISTRY SECRETARY—30 years old, member of

organization 2 years, ordained 1 year, loyal to organization, primary
ministry in Spanish, 2-year term concurrent with district secretary.
YOUTH MINISTRY PRESIDENT—Under 36th birthday, licensed or

district superintendent.
YOUTH MINISTRY SECRETARY—Under 36th birthday, licensed or

district secretary.
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SECTIONAL SECRETARY-TREASURER—30 years old, member of

organization 2 years, ordained 1 year, loyal to organization, general
licensed or ordained at least one year, a cooperating member of the
section at least one year.
SECTIONAL DEPARTMENTAL DIRECTORS (COMMITTEE

MEMBERS)—Licensed or ordained, elected by sectional conferences,
2-year term concurrent with district superintendent. Note the special
provisions for the following departments.
LADIES MINISTRY SECTIONAL DIRECTORS—Female, not

required to be a minister but required to be a member in good standing
of a local United Pentecostal Church.
SPANISH MINISTRY SECTIONAL DIRECTORS—General licensed

1 year or ordained, member of organization 2 years, loyal to
organization, primary ministry in Spanish.
YOUTH MINISTRY SECTIONAL DIRECTORS—Under 36th

birthday.
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Other Policies & Procedures:
BENEVOLENCE FUND POLICY
As excerpted from the Texas District UPC manual
Section 2. Benevolent Fund.
a. In order to show our love and deep appreciation to each other

as ministers of the gospel in the time of bereavement because of
death of one of our ministers or their companion, we the
ministers of the Texas District of the U.P.C. do hereby adopt a
plan which shall be known as the MINISTERS
BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF THE TEXAS
DISTRICT. This is in order to show our love and concern and
is not to be construed as insurance.
b. Any minister who is a member of the Texas District of the

United Pentecostal Church or the South Texas District of the
United Pentecostal Church may become a member of the
Benevolent Fund. A member Minister may also enroll his or
her spouse in the Benevolent Fund. Upon the death of the
minister, his or her spouse who is also a member, may remain
so long as they remain unmarried and remain a member of the
United Pentecostal Church.
c. Each minister must deposit $10 for his or her affiliation and
$10 for their companion if they both desire to be affiliated.
d. The Benevolent Fund will be open to all ministers for 30 days

after they receive their license or transfer to either district, and
for 30 days after their respective annual district conference.
There shall also be an annual promotion within the Texas
District for new members of the Benevolent Fund throughout
the period of the Fall Sectional Conferences. A letter shall be
sent by the Texas District Secretary-Treasurer prior to the first
Sectional conference to all ministers of the Texas District. The
period of promotion in the Fall Conferences will be a period of
enrollment extending 10 days from the date of the last Fall
Conference. The privilege of an annual promotion for new
members shall be extended to the South Texas District also.
This period of enrollment shall be throughout the period of the
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South Texas District’s Fall Sectional Conferences extending 10
days from the date of the last Fall Conference.
e. If a member is terminated because of non-payment and wishes

to be reinstated, he must pay for all deaths from the time of
termination to reinstatement, not to exceed $120.00. Such
reinstatement must be prior to the death of the member.
f. Upon notification of the death of a member or of his or her

companion, who is a member, the District Secretary-Treasurer
shall mail a notice within 20 days to all members of the Fund.
Members will have 30 days to send in their donation.
g. The District Secretary-Treasurer, upon receiving notice of a

death of a member of the Fund shall be authorized to pay the
beneficiary the total amount of the receipts derived from the
notification of the member’s death within 30 days, with a
maximum of $5000.00. The mail out expense of notifying
members of the deaths may be deducted from the fund. (In
view of this, the earliest a beneficiary could expect to receive
benefits from the Benevolent Fund would be 45 days. It is
possible, in the case of multiple deaths, for it to be a longer
period of time.) Any member of the Benevolent Fund may
designate his or her beneficiary. Otherwise, benefits shall be
paid to the member’s spouse.
h. Any member of the Benevolent Association who may transfer

to another District may remain a member of the Benevolent
Fund in Texas providing they remain current with their
donations and remain in good standing with the United
Pentecostal Church.
i. A Benevolent Committee of three members shall be appointed

by the District Board for the purpose of resolving claims for
deceased members of unusual or exceptional circumstances not
covered by the policy.
j. The District Secretary-Treasurer shall issue each new member

and each incoming transferee to the Texas District a Benevolent
Fund Application to be returned to the District Secretary-
Treasurer within 30 days. If a new minister or transferee
desires membership after the qualifying period of thirty days
(according to Section 2, Paragraph d.) he or she shall be
required to pay donations for each death from the time period
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following the expiration of his or her qualifying date to become
a new member of the Benevolent Fund not to exceed $120.00.
This same privilege of enrollment into the Benevolent Fund
may be extended by the South Texas District to each of its new
members or incoming transferees.
BENEVOLENT FUND MEMBERSHIP

ENROLLMENT
As provided under the Texas District Constitution, Benevolent Fund

Membership is available to ministers and minister’s spouses of either
the Texas District or the South Texas District. Enrollment periods are
as follows:
The Benevolent Fund will be open to all ministers for 30 days

after they receive their license or transfer to either district, and
for 30 days after their respective annual district conference.
There shall also be an annual promotion within the Texas
District for new members of the Benevolent Fund throughout
the period of the Fall Sectional Conferences. A letter shall be
sent by the Texas District Secretary-Treasurer prior to the first
Sectional conference to all ministers of the Texas District.
The period of promotion in the Fall Conferences will be a
period of enrollment extending 10 days from the date of the
last Fall Conference. The privilege of an annual promotion
for new members shall be extended to the South Texas
District also. This period of enrollment shall be throughout
the period of the South Texas District’s Fall Sectional
Conferences extending 10 days from the date of the last Fall
Conference.
The Benevolent Fund is currently paying $4,500.00 to a beneficiary at

the time of death. The number of members participating determines
our ability to pay at this level. Please help those who lose a loved one
by enrolling today.
For more complete information on the Benevolent Fund refer to the

Texas District Constitution,
Article XI, Section 2 (Benevolent Fund).
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BENEVOLENT FUND ENROLLMENT FORM
Name of Licensed Minister:
_____________________________________________
Address:
________________________________________________________
City: ____________________State: _______ Zip: ______________
Name of Spouse or Beneficiary:

___________________________________________
Enclosed is a check for my enrollment fee in the amount of:

___________________( ) $10.00 for minister ( ) $10.00 for
spouse
Date of License or Transfer (if applicable):

________________________________________
□ Texas District Minister □ South Texas District Minister
Signed: ______________________________________
Date: ________________________________________
Please mail to: Texas District • 4109 S. First Street, Lufkin, TX 75901
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FINANCIAL AND BUDGET GUIDELINES
1. The mileage rate is set at the IRS charitable rate (14 cents
per mile, 2007) for special committees and the standard
mileage rate (48.5 cents per mile, 2007) for district and
departments.
2. Each department and committee of the district should

submit a detailed, month-by-month annual budget to the
budget committee chairman prior to the beginning of the
year. Each department’s budget is reviewed and
approved by the district board. The department is
expected to operate within its budget.
3. Each section receives an equal rebate of the ministers

tithing into the district. The rebate is calculated by
reducing the total monthly tithing by the evangelists’
tithe, multiplying the adjusted monthly tithe by 10% and
then dividing it by the number of sections. These rebates
are to be deposited into the sectional treasuries and are to
be used for the operation of the section.
4. Special recognition policy. Special occasions for

ministers should be recognized in the following manner:
a) a letter from the district office; b) a floral tribute not
exceeding $50.00; and c) a district representative present
from the section level.
5. Credit Cards are provided to the district superintendent,

district secretary, department directors, and department
secretaries. Charges on these cards should be in line with
the approved budgets. A department secretary may
charge no more than $500 without the approval of the
department director. A department director may charge
no more than $1000 without the approval of the district
secretary. The consolidated credit card statement is sent
to the district secretary.
6. Phone charges. Those officers in possession of a district

credit card can charge district-related calls to the credit
cards. The section-related phone charges of a sectional
presbyter and secretary should be reimbursed through the
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sectional funds. All phone charges should be in line with
approved budgets.
7. Speaker Compensation. For major district events such as

Family Camp, a speaker shall be compensated at a rate
not exceeding $500 per service. For major departmental
events, a speaker should be compensated at a rate between
$300-$400 per service based on meeting size and finances
available. Rates should be in line with the approved
budgets. Special exceptions can be made by the district
superintendent and/or district secretary.
DEPARTMENT OPERATING
IN A DEFICIT POLICY
This policy is for those departments and committees operating in a
deficit.* It will be in effect from the 2004 District Conference forward.
Exceptions to the policy can only be granted by the District Board.
1. Mileage reimbursements for any department or committee

operating in a deficit will be at the lower IRS charitable
rate ($0.14 for 2007).
2. Salaries paid to Director and Secretary, where applicable,

will be reduced to 50%. If no progress is made in
reducing the deficit within 90 days of this reduction, the
officers’ remuneration will be reduced to an expense
reimbursement only. No department operating in a deficit
is permitted the use of a district credit card.
3. After the 90 day period, if a department continues to

decline into a deficit, the department will begin to either
cancel scheduled events and programs or modify the same
to operate with a surplus.
4. Speaker and staff positions will be limited to local people.

No airfares or travel expenses will be covered.
5. This policy shall be published in the manual and sent to

all department heads.
* These provisions do not apply to the SOUTH TEXAS VISION since

it is largely promotional in nature.
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ACCOUNTABLE REIMBURSEMENT POLICY
The following resolution was duly adopted by the District Board of the
South Texas District UPC at a regularly called meeting held on
December 2-3, 2002, a quorum being present:
Whereas income tax regulations 1.162-17 and 1.274-5(e) provide that

an employee "need not report on his tax return" expenses paid or
incurred by him or her solely for the benefit of his/her employer for
which he/she is required to account and does account to the employer
and which are charged directly or indirectly to the employer; and
Whereas income tax regulation 1.274-5(e) further provides that "an

adequate accounting means the submission to the employer of a ...
statement of expense or similar record maintained by the employee in
which the information as to each element of expenditure (amount, time
and place, business purpose, and business relationship) is recorded at or
near the time of the expenditure, together with supporting documentary
evidence, in a manner which conforms to the 'adequate records'
requirements" set forth in the regulation; and
Whereas the South Texas District UPC desires to establish a

reimbursement policy pursuant to regulations 1.162-17 and 1.274-5(e);
therefore,
Be it Resolved, that the South Texas District UPC hereby adopts a

reimbursement policy pursuant to income tax regulations 1.162-17 and
1.274-5(e), upon the following terms and conditions:
1. Any district official or other individual employed now or hereafter

employed by the South Texas District UPC shall be reimbursed for any
ordinary and necessary business and professional expense incurred on
behalf of the district, if the following conditions are satisfied: (1) the
expenses are reasonable in amount; (2) the person incurring the
expense documents the amount, time and place, business purpose, and
business relationship of each such expense with the same kinds of
documentary evidence as would be required to support a deduction of
the expense on the person's federal income tax return; and (3) the
person documents such expenses by providing the District Secretary
with an accounting of such expenses no less frequently than monthly.
In no event will an expense be reimbursed if substantiated more than 60
days after the expense is paid or incurred by an official or an employee.
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2. The district shall not include in an official’s or employee's W-2 form
the amount of any business or professional expense properly
substantiated and reimbursed according to the preceding paragraph, and
these persons should not report the amount of and such reimbursement
on his or her FORM 1040.
3. Any district reimbursement that exceeds the amount of business or

professional expenses properly accounted for pursuant to this
reimbursement policy must be returned to the district within 120 days
after the associated expenses are paid or incurred and shall not be
retained by the official or employee.
4. If, for any reason, the district’s reimbursements are less than the
amount of business and professional expenses properly substantiated by
an official or employee, the district will report no part of the
reimbursements on the person's W-2, and the official or employee may
deduct the unreimbursed expenses as allowed by law.
5. Under no circumstances will the district reimburse an official or

other employee for business or professional expenses incurred on
behalf of the district that are not properly substantiated according to
this policy. The entire district, its officials and employees understand
that this requirement is necessary to prevent our reimbursement plan
from being classified as a "nonaccountable" plan.
6. All receipts and other documentary evidence used by an official or

other employee to substantiate the business nature and amount of
business expenses incurred on behalf of the district shall be retained by
the district. The official or employee may, at his or her election, make
copies of such evidence.
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100% PLAN OF COOPERATION
Whereas the departments and ministries of the South Texas District

depend upon the generous and consistent giving of our district’s
constituency to accomplish their goals;
And whereas the pastors of the South Texas District wish their
churches to be recognized as fully cooperating with the financial goals
of the district;
And whereas the South Texas District wishes to honor those churches
and ministries which cooperate fully with the endorsed programs of the
district;
Therefore, be it resolved that the following plan for 100% cooperation

be implemented:
To be considered 100%, a church or ministry must give an annual

offering to the following causes:
• Christmas For Christ (Home Missions)

• Sheaves for Christ (Youth)
• Mothers Memorial (Ladies)
• Thanksgiving Offering (Media Missions)
• Save Our Children (Children’s Ministry)
• Spanish Ministries Offering
• Father’s Day Offering (Men’s Ministry)
The church or ministry must also:

o Support Partners in Missions (Foreign Missions)
o Give a monthly or annual offering to the Bible
College
o Have at least five paid subscriptions to the SOUTH
TEXAS VISION.
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INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
GROUP EXEMPTION LETTER
Note: The letter below is the Group Exemption letter covering the
UPCI and its affiliates. At times, a local church might need it to
substantiate the deductibility of charitable donations, obtain non-profit
mail rates, or use in other federal matters.
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PLATFORM GUIDELINES
The following guidelines apply to musicians, singers, choir members, worship
leaders, and speakers for district and sectional functions of the South Texas
District.
Personal Relationship with God
All participants should have the endorsement of their pastor. The pastor should
ensure that they meet the following spiritual qualifications.
1. Personal faith in Jesus Christ, repentance from sin, water baptism in the
name of Jesus Christ, and the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
2. Conducting oneself everywhere in a manner becoming to a Christian,
including morality, honesty, and integrity in every area of life.
3. Endeavoring to manifest brotherly love and fellowship toward all of God’s
people.
4. Supporting the local assembly with faithful attendance, prayer, tithes, and
offerings.
5. Adhering to and practicing the holiness teachings of the local church.
Outward Appearance
It is important to understand that holiness is both inward and outward. Holiness

must come from God, and it must come from within a person. We cannot make
ourselves holy by adhering to a list of rules. For the sake of public ministry,
however, we ask that each person uphold the following guidelines regarding
outward appearance. These guidelines are based on scriptural principles, and
some are specifically for the sake of presenting an appearance appropriate to
the occasion. (For specific scriptural teachings, see Deuteronomy 22:5;
Jeremiah 4:30; I Corinthians 11:1-16; I Timothy 2:9-10; I Peter 3:3-4.)
1. Dress modestly and in a manner appropriate to your sex. Avoid extremely

thin or tight clothing, and extravagant, showy, or extremely costly
clothing.
2. Ladies should wear dresses or skirts that cover the knee, and any slits
should be below the knee. Sleeves should be to the elbow. Avoid low
necklines.
3. Men should wear pants, long-sleeved shirt, tie, and optionally a jacket.
4. Ladies should not cut their hair. Men should cut their hair short and should
not wear facial hair. Hair should be arranged or combed neatly. Avoid
extravagant, showy, or wild hairstyles.
5. Do not wear ornamental jewelry. A wedding ring is permissible if
approved by the pastor.
6. Do not use makeup or hair dye.
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GUIDELINES FOR THE RESOLUTIONS
COMMITTEE
1. The purpose of the Resolutions Committee is to review all
resolutions, determine which ones are legitimate, and put them in
proper form for consideration by the conference.
2. The committee has the power to consult parliamentarians, authors
of resolutions, officials, or anyone else to provide information or
assistance in its deliberations.
3. If there are two or more resolutions on the same issue, the
committee may combine them, choose the best representative, or
write a replacement resolution that incorporates key features of the
original resolutions.
4. If a resolution contains two distinct, separable points, the
committee should divide it into two resolutions.
5. If a resolution conflicts with the laws of the land, the Articles of
Faith, the Constitution of the UPCI, or a standing rule of the UPCI,
then the committee must reject the resolution.
6. If a resolution would amend the Constitution, it should specify
exactly where and how the Constitution would be amended.
7. The committee should delete any inappropriate language, such as
harsh, inflammatory, accusatory, or personal references.
8. The committee should edit each resolution for grammar, style,
clarity, simplicity, and consistency of expression.
9. In the case of an amendment to the Constitution, the committee
should ensure uniformity of language and style with the rest of the
Constitution, and it should strive for clarity and brevity. It should
include in the proposed constitutional wording only what is
absolutely essential to implement the resolution.
10. The committee should consider the legal implications of a
resolution, especially terms that could have a legal or technical
meaning. It should particularly study the potential effects of any
resolution that would commit the organization to a legal, political,
or social position.
12. The committee should examine all assertions, statistics,
allegations, and assumptions contained in a resolution, including
the preamble, and it should make every effort to investigate the
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validity of such claims. It should modify or delete statements that
are speculative, unverifiable, doubtful, or false.
13. The committee should similarly examine any interpretation or
application of our Articles of Faith, Constitution, Judicial
Procedure, or Scripture contained in a resolution and modify or
delete any usage that is questionable or invalid.
14. If a resolution would significantly alter or reverse a matter that the
district conference has recently decided, the committee has the
authority to dismiss the resolution on the ground that the will of the
constituency has already been made clear and that renewed
consideration at this time would not alter the outcome but would
only be divisive and counterproductive.
15. If a resolution comes from the district board, any substantive
changes in the resolution must be approved by the district board.
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WEBSITE POLICY & PROCEDURES
PURPOSE
The South Texas District website is the primary method of

communication for the South Texas District’s office, officers, directors,
principles, agents, elected officials, etc. to communicate with its
ministers in good standing. Use of the South Texas District website
and its technological resources are subject to a variety of policies,
procedures, regulations, and governing bodies including, but not
limited to:
A. The South Texas District Board,

B. The South Texas District Communications Committee
C. The By-laws of the South Texas District and its articles
of Incorporation.
Violations of this policy or complaints regarding content should be

forwarded to the South Texas District’s Communications Committee.
Subsequently, a written report shall be forwarded from the Chairman of
the South Texas District’s Communication Committee to the district
office within 10 business days.
RESTRICTIONS ON USE
Use of the South Texas District’s technological resources, including

electronic messaging, video conferencing and its website, is limited to
ministerial purposes. The following activities and actions are in
violation of this policy:
A. The posting of libelous, fraudulent, or racially offensive

materials. Use that creates or contributes to a spiritual
offense. We are admonished to “love one another” and
“labor together”
B. Transmission of commercial or personal advertisements,
solicitations, promotions, or use of the resources for
personal business interests without the prior written
permission of the website administrator and/or the District
Secretary.
C. Waste, misuse, or abuse of technological resources. A
person’s use should not interfere with the operation of the
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networks, computers, or with the work of others.
Examples of prohibited activity include (but are not
limited to): flooding systems, networks or user accounts
with Spam e-mail; forging e-mail or obscuring the
identity of the e-mail sender; providing access to your
personal password protected material to persons not
licensed or affiliated with the South Texas District United
Pentecostal Church; or providing unauthorized access to
other user’s accounts, data, files, or passwords.
D. Promotion of unlawful activities.
E. Use of South Texas District technology resources to
benefit nonprofit organizations shall be consistent with
the District Board’s advisory opinions, specifically; any
use should be de minimis cost and should be officially
sanctioned by the South Texas District Communications
Committee and/or the South Texas District
Superintendent.
SECURITY
Documents published on the web are public by default. Information
providers should take whatever steps are necessary to restrict
confidential information intended for South Texas District officials and
officers. The South Texas District will, insofar as possible, respect the
privacy of all ministerial files, correspondence, and/or electronic mail.
However, all files or electronic mail is subject to inspection at the
request of the District Board or as a result of a court order.
DISTRICT AND DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION
Visitors to the South Texas District website will be able to clearly
distinguish between the district information and the departmental
information which may appear in conjunction with members of our
ministerial constituency.
Online providers and their departmental officers are responsible for the
content of messages, letters, and/or correspondence sent by their
committee members, team members, and/or agents if the provider
claims to exercise editorial control over its ministry’s messages. The
South Texas District will exercise editorial control through its website
administrators over material maintained by staff, teams, departments,
committees, and/or members. To keep a visible distance from the
South Texas District information, a standard disclaimer notice will
appear before entrance is approved in formats that appear on
departmentally maintained pages.
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The Standard Disclaimer. All departmental and committee pages
should provide the following disclaimer: Any page that is maintained
by a department or committee instead of the district office shall include
a statement such as the following: 'The information on this page has not
been provided by the district office but by the ______
department/committee and/or its constituents.'"
Posting to South Texas District’s website by individuals, ministries,

churches, and/or other religious organizations reflect their own
thoughts, interests, and activities; they do not implicitly or explicitly
represent official positions and policies of the South Texas District
United Pentecostal Church. Authors of these additional web pages
assume responsibility and liability for the content of their documents.
COPYRIGHT
Releases should be obtained before you use portions of a web page
such as photographs, wallpaper, icons, banners, drawings, video or
sound clips. Using items from sites set up specifically for distribution
of these items is appropriate, but don’t assume the item is freely
available.
You can indicate your preferences with regard to the materials you
create on your web page by including a notice stating "(c) YEAR
AUTHOR" to indicate that you reserve the copyright to the content of
the web page. If a work includes this statement, it is a good indication
that the author cares about copyright infringement. Consider works that
do not include this statement as still protected by copyright, however,
and look for a published authorization to use the material. When you do
use the material, be sure to credit your source.
District web pages produced using teams and/or companies paid by the
South Texas District shall be owned and copyrighted by the South
Texas District, unless a written agreement to the contrary is entered
into prior to the production. Departmental or personal web pages are
owned and copyrighted by the producer, who is solely responsible for
the content.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Web page coordinators of Departments, Committees, Programs, and/or
Divisions:
• Responsible for contacting District Office at
info@southtexasupci.com. to gain website presence.
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• Responsible for the development and continual updates
needed for continual improvement of district web pages
representing their area.
• Responsible for communicating changes to
info@southtexasupci.com.
Head of Department, Committee, Programs, and/or Divisions:

• Assign or reassign responsibility for the unit's web pages
if the page coordinator leaves the District or is asked to
serve in another area of ministry within the district.
• Responsible for the content of the department’s web
pages and must sign off on content of web pages.
• Website Administrator may remove any content from
pages that violates local, state or federal laws, or other
South Texas District policies.
The Internet Communications Committee & Its Contractors:

• Shall advise the South Texas District about policy, style,
and content.
• Evaluate and revise this policy to keep it up to date.
• Evaluate and revise the South Texas District web
publishing procedures to keep them up to date.
• Review the maintenance of the South Texas District home
pages.
• Take questions regarding the policy and forward
complaints of policy violations to the appropriate officers.
• Continue to develop the website into a virtual district
office so that each minister has access to tools that will
enhance and encourage ministry and growth in his region
of the district.
• Review and recommend changes to policy, procedures, or
the structure of the South Texas District web site.
• Provide links from the South Texas District’s website via
a procedure that will handle all requests through a
uniform method.
• Monitor information loaded on website to ensure it is
current and replace any outdated information.
• Monitor use of resources and allocation of website space
and availability.
• Promote the use of the World Wide Web by providing
training to all department leaders and/or their designees.
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WEB STYLE GUIDE
Compatibility.
A. The South Texas District web documents shall be
accessible and useful from all generally used web
browsers, especially graphic browsers.
B. All web documents should conform to current HTML
standards. Limited use of additional extensions is
permitted, as long as all pages display effectively in most
graphical browsers.
C. All graphic elements must use when appropriate, the ALT
tag within HTML to provide a textual replacement for the
image.
Page Templates.
A. All pages of the South Texas District and its subsidiary
departmental and committee pages should be based upon
the First Page Template, which includes the following
elements:
1. The South Texas District Logo and nameplate.

2. The name of the Department, Committee or office in
prominent text or graphic.
3. A date indicating when they were last updated and the
email address of the person in charge of said department’s
page as a live link.
4. All pages shall have a link back to the district’s home
page and its location shall be at the discretion of the
district’s web designers.
5. All pages shall have corporate colors somewhere in its
graphic display to deliver continuity and uniformity.
Within these guidelines, all other website content decisions are left to
the discretion of the Communications Committee and the South Texas
District Board and its presiding officers.
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Pastoral Selection Process
Review the following passages:
All pastors shall be selected in accordance with the United Pentecostal

Church International Manual, as detailed in the sections concerning
Pastor under Article III of the Local Church Government. (District
Constitution, Article VI: Local Church Government, Section 2)
The pastor shall be chosen by the church board, whose decision must
be endorsed by the church. (a) However, if there are less than three
members on the church board, the District Superintendent and/or the
District Presbyter, who may be authorized by the District
Superintendent, shall call for the election of a pastor. In such case the
method of election shall be the same as Article IV, Section 5,
Paragraphs 1 through 4 of the General Constitution. (UPCI Manual,
Local Church Government, Article III, Section 3, Paragraph 1).
In case of a resignation or dismissal of the pastor, the church board

shall immediately notify the District Superintendent of such a vacancy,
and under his direction, call a business meeting, over which the
District Superintendent or the District Presbyter whom he may
authorize, shall preside, to choose a Pastor or transact any other
necessary business; however, be it understood that their decision for a
Pastor must be endorsed by a majority vote of the members present,
this by secret ballot. All other business must be endorsed by a majority
vote of the members present. (UPCI Manual, Local Church
Government, Article III, Section 5, Paragraph 3)
Review the following process:

1. Guiding principles.
a. The spiritual needs of the church and community must be our
foremost consideration.
b. We must respect the church’s right to choose its pastor,
subject to biblical qualifications.
c. We must treat all qualified candidates with fairness.
d. We must not operate by favoritism, partiality, or prejudice.
(See I Timothy 5:21.)
2. Communicate with the outgoing pastor, if possible, or the church

board to obtain:
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a. Name, phone number, fax, and email address of the contact
person for the church. Often, a pastor who is retiring can
serve in this capacity. Otherwise, it will be one or more of the
board members or officers of the church.
b. Basic information about the church and community, such as
attendance, finances, population of the area, and
circumstances of pastor’s resignation.
c. Approved list of voting members. This list cannot be changed
until after the election.
3. Communicate with the district superintendent and handle the

process with his guidance, since he is charged with the ultimate
responsibility in this matter.
4. Communicate with the church or church board.

a. Explain the selection process, ask what they are looking for in
a pastor, and ask if they have candidates in mind. Explain that
all candidates must work through the presbyter and district
superintendent.
b. A meeting with the church or church board is recommended,
especially if there is confusion or potential conflict.
c. If the church is not organized properly or if the church board
has not adopted a compensation plan for the pastor, provide
the church board with suitable resources. See “Organizing a
Church Legally” in this manual.
5. Seek out, interview, and evaluate candidates.

a. Sources can include district superintendent, district secretary,
posting on district website, email to ministers of the section,
and personal contacts.
b. Give the candidates the necessary information about the
church and community.
c. Ask about their past and present ministry, goals, family, and
references.
d. Ask them to send you a resumé that includes this information
along with any relevant work history and educational
background.
e. For candidates that seem viable, contact their pastor (if any),
their presbyter or district superintendent, and possibly another
reference.
f. Ascertain the candidates’ strength in doctrine, holiness,
revival, ministerial ethics, skills with people, and suitability
for the present church.
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6. In consultation with the district superintendent, choose the
candidates to present to the church board.
7. After sharing résumés with the church board, and in consultation

with them, schedule three candidates to preach for the church.
(The number could be greater or smaller in special circumstances.)
8. Schedule the election. After the church has heard three preachers,
ask if there seems to be a consensus in the church for one
candidate.
a. If so, inform the district superintendent of the presumed
choice.
b. Ask the church board to vote officially for one candidate as
pastor, and schedule a church election on this one candidate.
c. If there is not a church board of three or more members, the
election will be by secret ballot with no names presented
officially. See Local Church Government, Article III, Section
1 (a) and General Constitution, Article IV, Section 5,
Paragraphs 1-4.
d. Make sure the election is announced in three services, with the
first announcement at least ten days in advance.
e. If there is no consensus after the church has heard three
preachers, go back to step 5 to schedule additional preachers.
9. Conduct the election according to the attached “Instructions for

Pastoral Election.”
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR PASTORAL ELECTION
1. Open with prayer and Scripture reading, such as I Thessalonians

5:12-13.
2. Appoint a recording secretary (typically the church secretary).
3. Explain the purpose and procedure of the meeting. Example: “The

purpose of this meeting to elect a new pastor for the church. No
other business will be considered. [If the church does not have its
own bylaws:] In this meeting we are following the Local Church
Government in the Manual of the United Pentecostal Church
International.”
4. Explain the qualifications for voters, based on the bylaws.

Example: “The qualifications for voters are as follows: those who
are 16 years of age and older, baptized in Jesus’ name, filled with
the Holy Ghost, endeavoring to live a holy life according to the
teachings and standards of the church, attending services faithfully,
and supporting the church with tithes and offerings. When a pastor
resigns, the list of qualified voters cannot be changed until after a
new pastor is elected. Only qualified voters should cast a ballot in
this election, and they must be here in person to do so.” [Note: The
resigning pastor should certify a list of the qualified voters and
give it to the presbyter. Usually there is no need to read the list,
unless a question is raised and there is potentially a close vote.]
5. Pray again; then conduct the voting by secret ballot. The church
board should collect the ballots. An election requires a simple
majority (over 50 percent). Here are sample instructions: “The
election will be by secret ballot. The church board has selected
______________ to become the next pastor, but this selection
needs to be ratified by the church. If you are in favor of electing
__________ as pastor, please put ‘Yes’ on your ballot. If you are
not in favor of electing __________ as pastor, please put ‘No’ on
your ballot. Blank ballots will not be counted. If a majority of the
completed ballots say ‘Yes,’ then _______ will be the pastor.
Otherwise, if he does not receive a majority, this meeting will
adjourn, and we will continue to search for someone to be pastor.”
Note: If one name has not been selected by the church board, take a
nominating ballot and then an electoral ballot if necessary, just as
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for district and general elections. See UPCI General Constitution,
Article IV, Section 5, Paragraphs 1-4.
6. Announce the results, and have the secretary record the exact vote
in the minutes.
7. Option: Read Scripture about supporting the pastor, such as I

Timothy 5:17-18; Philippians 2:2-4; Hebrews 13:7, 17, and
conclude with prayer or praise.
8. Adjourn.
9. Contact the newly elected pastor immediately afterwards and

report to the church board his response. Make sure the new pastor
has one or more telephone numbers for the church board and ask if
he needs any help in covering the next few services.
10. Contact district superintendent and district secretary with the

results.
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SAMPLE AGENDA FOR SECTIONAL
CONFERENCE
1. Call to order by presbyter.
2. Reading of minutes of last sectional conference.
3. Report of presbyter.
4. Report of sectional secretary.
5. Message or comments by district superintendent.
6. Committee reports (if any).
7. Unfinished business (if any).
8. Comments from district secretary and departmental representatives

as time permits. These comments can be interspersed among the
other items on the agenda.
9. Election of officers, conducted by district superintendent.
10. New business (if any).
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ORGANIZING A CHURCH LEGALLY
From David K. Bernard, Growing a Church: Seven Apostolic

Principles (Hazelwood, MO: Word Aflame Press, 2001), Appendix A.
When a new church is planted, it is important for it to be organized

legally. The following minutes are a sample of what should be done.
The underlined wording will vary depending on the individual
situation. Bracketed wording is optional and may also vary with the
situation.
Much of this material can also be used by existing churches as

resolutions.
Please note that these minutes are only a sample. They contain
general information, but not every provision may apply in every state
or to every situation. They are not intended to provide legal advice. For
specific advice, please contact an attorney in your state. Moreover,
these minutes do not contain everything that is necessary. In particular,
the articles of incorporation, the bylaws, and the application for
affiliation with the UPCI all need to be prepared as separate documents
from these minutes.
For further discussion of legal, compensation, and tax issues, see

the following resources.
1. Hammar, Richard. Pastor, Church and Law, 3rd ed.

Matthews, NC: Christian Ministry Resources, 1999.
2. Hammar, Richard. 2007 Church & Clergy Tax Guide. Carol
Stream, Ill.: Christianity Today International, 2006.
3. Cobble, James F., Jr., and Richard R. Hammar. The 2007
Compensation Handbook for Church Staff. Matthews, NC: Christian
Ministry Resources, 2006.
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MINUTES OF ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
FIRST UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF ANYTOWN, INC.
January 11, 2008
1. Call and Notice of Meeting

These are the minutes of the organizational meeting of First United
Pentecostal Church of Anytown, Inc. (referred to as the “church”), a
Texas nonprofit corporation. This meeting was held at 100 Main Street,
Anytown, Texas, on January 11, 2008, at 7:30 PM. This meeting was
called by Pastor, the incorporator named in the articles of
incorporation. Notice of the time and place of this meeting was
communicated by telephone and mailed on December 11, 2007, to each
church board member named in the articles of incorporation.
2. Attendance and Quorum

Pastor and Presbyter were present at this meeting in person. These
persons are named as board members (directors) of the church in the
articles of incorporation, and their attendance constituted a quorum.
District Home Missions Director, the only other board member of the
church, attended the meeting by proxy. Also present at the meeting
were Pastor’s Wife and Other Persons. The foregoing persons
constitute the initial membership of the church, and a quorum.
3. Chair and Secretary

On a motion duly made and seconded, [by unanimous vote,]
Presbyter was elected to act as chair of the meeting and Other Person
was elected to act as secretary of the meeting. Both persons accepted
the election and acted in their respective capacities.
4. Articles of Incorporation
A document of five pages entitled “Articles of Incorporation of
First United Pentecostal Church of Anytown, Inc.” was presented.
After discussion, on a motion duly made and seconded, [by a
unanimous vote,] the church board and membership:
Resolved, that the articles of incorporation presented to and
considered at this meeting be adopted as the Articles of Incorporation
of First United Pentecostal Church of Anytown, Inc.
5. Bylaws
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A document of seven pages entitled “Bylaws of First United
Pentecostal Church of Anytown, Inc.” was presented. After discussion,
on a motion duly made and seconded, [by a unanimous vote,] the
church board and membership:
Resolved, that the bylaws presented to and considered at this
meeting be adopted as the Bylaws of First United Pentecostal Church
of Anytown, Inc. The secretary is directed to certify a copy of the
bylaws and insert them in the minute book of the church. The secretary
is directed to certify another copy of the bylaws and maintain them in
the principal office of the church.
[Alternate: Resolved, that the church adopt as its bylaws the Local
Church Government in the current Manual of the United Pentecostal
Church International, as it may be amended from time to time.]
6. Affiliation
On a motion duly made and seconded, [by a unanimous vote,] the
church board and membership:
Resolved, that the church affiliate with the United Pentecostal
Church International, headquartered in Hazelwood, Missouri.
7. Officers
Pursuant to the bylaws, the church board [unanimously] chose
Pastor as the founding pastor. The church membership [unanimously]
endorsed this choice.
The pastor then appointed the following individuals to serve as
members of the church board for a term of one year: Pastor, Presbyter,
and District Home Missions Director. The church membership
[unanimously] endorsed each appointment.
The pastor then appointed Other Person as secretary-treasurer for a
term of one year. The church membership [unanimously] endorsed this
appointment.
8. Bank Account
church board:
Resolved, that the church establish in its name one or more
accounts with First Bank in Anytown, Texas, and adopt the resolutions
required by the bank, which are stated on its signature card. The pastor
and treasurer are authorized to establish accounts for the church. The
pastor and treasurer are authorized to withdraw funds of the church
from the church’s accounts by signing checks or other instruments.
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First Bank is authorized to honor and pay any and all checks and other
instruments so signed, including those drawn to the individual order of
any officer or other person authorized to sign the check or other
instrument.
9. Organizational Expenses
church board:
Resolved, that the treasurer be directed to pay the expenses of
incorporation and organization of the church.
10. Compensation of Pastor

church board:
Resolved, that the compensation paid to the pastor for the calendar
year 2008 shall be seventy-five percent of the tithing received by the
church, up to a maximum of $100,000 [amount requiring special
scrutiny for “highly compensated individual” under IRS rules]. This
designation shall apply to all future years unless otherwise provided.
[Alternate or additional: Resolved, that the following goal be set
for the pastor’s total annual compensation (salary, housing, insurance,
retirement): $60,000.00, plus or minus $5,000.00. It is understood that
the church will not be able to pay this amount at present, but the
pastor’s compensation will be increased gradually to meet this goal as
the budget permits. In the meantime, the compensation may be set
below or within this range by mutual agreement of the pastor and
treasurer. However, any increase must be included within the annual
budget that is approved by the church board.]
The pastor shall retain the copyright on all books and papers that
he writes, and he shall have full rights to all royalties from the sale of
his books and papers.
11. Housing Allowance for Pastor

church board:
Resolved, that of the pastor’s compensation, $20,000 is hereby
designated to be a housing allowance pursuant to section 107 of the
Internal Revenue Code. This designation shall apply to calendar year
2008 and all future years unless otherwise provided.
12. Nontaxable Benefits for Pastor and Other Full-time Employees
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church board:
Resolved, that in addition to the foregoing compensation, the
church will provide the following nontaxable fringe benefits to full-
time employees, when the pastor and treasurer jointly determine that
such action is desirable and financially feasible and when the necessary
funds are included in the annual budget approved by the church board.
For the purpose of these benefits, the pastor is deemed to be a full-time
employee, even if he has other sources of income. When the church is
ready to add a full-time employee other than the pastor, the church
board will review this policy and seek professional advice to ensure
that the church provides and administers these benefits in a nontaxable
way.
a. Medical insurance. Payment of medical insurance premiums on
behalf of the employee and his family, for a policy or policies to be
approved by the pastor and treasurer. To qualify, the employee must
not be covered by other medical insurance, such as through a retirement
plan, other employment, or a spouse.
b. Medical cost reimbursement plan. Reimbursement of all
medical costs incurred by the employee and his family that are not
covered by insurance. Such reimbursement shall be for the type of
medical expenses that a medical insurance policy would ordinarily
cover, except for rules regarding deductibles, co-payments, and cost
caps. The reimbursement may cover doctor’s bills, hospital bills,
prescriptions, vision care, and dental care for the employee and his
dependents. The maximum reimbursement allowed each year shall be
$6,000. After the church has been in existence for five years, for an
employee to qualify, he must have been employed full time for three
consecutive years. It is the employee’s responsibility to submit medical
expenses to the church for reimbursement.
c. Retirement Payments. Payments to a tax-deferred, qualified
retirement plan, equal to ten percent of salary.
d. Group term life insurance. The purchase of up to $50,000 of
group term life insurance, or the maximum allowed as nontaxable by
the Internal Revenue Service.
13. Accountable Expense Reimbursement Policy

church board adopted the following accountable expense
reimbursement policy:
Resolved, that First United Pentecostal Church of Anytown, Inc.
hereby adopt a reimbursement policy pursuant to income tax
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regulations 1.162-17 and 1.274-5 (e), upon the following terms and
conditions:
1. Any ministerial employee of the church will be reimbursed for
any ordinary and necessary business and professional expense incurred
on behalf of the church, if the following conditions are satisfied: (a) the
expenses are reasonable in amount; (b) the minister documents the
amount, time, place, business purpose, and business relationship of
each such expense with the same kinds of documentary evidence as
would be required to support a deduction of the expense on the
minister’s federal income tax return; and (c) the minister documents
such expenses by providing the church treasurer with an accounting of
such expenses, no less frequently than monthly. In no event will an
expense be reimbursed if substantiated more than 60 days after the
expense is paid or incurred by a minister.
2. The church will not include in a minister’s W-2 form the amount
of any business or professional expense properly substantiated and
reimbursed according to the preceding paragraph, and the minister
should not report the amount of any such reimbursement as income on
his Form 1040.
3. Any church reimbursement that exceeds the amount of business
or professional expenses properly accounted for by a minister pursuant
to this reimbursement policy must be returned to the church within 120
days after the associated expenses are paid or incurred by the minister,
and shall not be retained by the minister.
4. If, for any reason, the church’s reimbursements are less than the
amount of business and professional expenses properly substantiated by
a minister, the church will report no part of the reimbursements on the
minister’s W-2 form, and the minister may deduct the unreimbursed
expenses as allowed by law.
5. Under no circumstances will the church reimburse a minister for
business or professional expenses incurred on behalf of the church that
are not properly substantiated according to this policy. Church and staff
understand that this requirement is necessary to prevent the
reimbursement plan from being classified as a “nonaccountable” plan.
6. The minister shall retain all receipts and other documentary
evidence to substantiate the business nature and amount of his business
and professional expenses incurred on behalf of the church. The church
may make copies of such evidence.
7. The church will reimburse business use of a car at the standard
mileage rate currently allowed by the Internal Revenue Service.
8. This accountable expense reimbursement plan extends to
nonministerial employees and volunteer workers whom the pastor
designates. Their expenditures are subject to advance approval by the
pastor.
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14. No Compensation for Board Members
church board:
Resolved, that no church board member, including the pastor, has
received or shall receive any compensation for his duties as a church
board member.
15. Adjournment
church board and membership voted to adjourn the meeting.
_____________________________
Other Person, Secretary
Approved by: __________________

Presbyter, Chair
Notes on the Pastor’s Compensation, Benefits, and Expenses

Under the plan proposed in the foregoing resolutions, the pastor’s
compensation would be 75 percent of the tithing. The remaining 25
percent would be available for nontaxable benefits and ministerial
expenses. If the pastor does not receive full benefits (such as insurance
and retirement) from other employment, then the compensation
percentage can be lowered so that more of the tithing is available to pay
for nontaxable benefits. To minimize taxes, it is better to receive all the
nontaxable benefits possible before receiving taxable income.
As the church’s income increases significantly, the pastor’s

compensation percentage will need to be reduced, or else converted to a
flat salary. The church board or a special committee can research the
typical compensation given to ministers in the United States and
Canada and recommend a salary or salary range as in the alternate
resolution. (See The 2007 Compensation Handbook for Church Staff.)
The amount designated as housing allowance does not increase the

pastor’s compensation. It simply reclassifies compensation in
accordance with tax law to provide an additional benefit to the pastor at
no extra cost to the church. The actual income may be less than the
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designated housing allowance, and actual housing expenses may be less
than the allowance (in which case the pastor can only claim actual
expenses). However, the housing allowance should be set high enough
to cover the maximum housing expenses that the pastor might incur in
a given year, including down payment, mortgage payments (principal
and interest), taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance, furnishings,
household supplies, and rent. The church board should pass the housing
allowance before the end of the year for the upcoming year.
In addition to reimbursing the pastor for ministerial expenses, the

church can also pay bills that he incurs on behalf of the church. The
pastor can also charge ministerial expenses to a church credit card used
solely for that purpose, and the church can pay the monthly bill. Here
are examples of expenses that the church can pay or reimburse: mileage
for church business travel, books and periodicals for ministerial
research, ministerial tithes and budget fees (which are required
professional dues), entertainment of counselees and church guests,
purchase of supplies for the church, expenses of attending church
conferences and seminars, and long-distance telephone charges for
church-related calls.
An automobile allowance that is not subject to an accountable

expense reimbursement policy must be treated as salary. If the pastor
operates an automobile owned by the church, then he must reimburse
the church for personal mileage, which includes commuting from home
to church.
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INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE
See UPCI Judicial Procedure, Article V
Instructions to Investigative Committee

1. The committee’s purpose is not to determine guilt or innocence but
whether there is enough evidence to refer the complaint to a
hearing before the District Board.
2. The committee must keep matters confidential.
3. We presume that the accused is innocent until proven guilty by
confession or conviction.
4. We show respect and courtesy toward the accused, the accusers,
and all witnesses.
5. We take all complaints seriously and investigate to the best of our
ability with the goal of discovering truth.
6. We will follow our church judicial procedure, which is designed to
treat everyone fairly and ensure justice. We ask that for the sake of
the church and ministry we have the opportunity to resolve the
matter according to our procedure.
7. If there appears to be the possibility of reconciliation of the parties,
then the committee can make recommendations to them or to the
District Board.
8. If there is a confession of wrongdoing, even to a lesser offense,
then the committee can make recommendations to the District
Board. For the District Board to act, the confession must be in
writing, signed, and dated.
9. Points 1-6 should be communicated to the accused, accusers, and
witnesses as needed.
Instructions to Chairman of Investigative Committee

1. Follow Judicial Procedure, Article V, Sections 5, 6, 7, and 8.
2. Interview the accusers and others they recommend who can
support their allegations.
3. Interview the accused and those he recommends. Inform him of
each point in the complaint so that he has adequate opportunity to
respond. He does not need a copy of the complaint itself at this
stage. At his option, the accused may also meet privately with the
chairman.
4. After the interviews, you may need to check again with one or
more witnesses, in person or at least by telephone, to clarify their
statements or to get further responses.
5. Make a report to the district superintendent and District Board.
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Sample Report
(Write objectively and neutrally. In case of a lawsuit this report could
be subpoenaed.)
1. The Complaint (summary)
2. Identification of Committee and List of Interviews (names, places,
dates)
3. Testimony of the Accusers and Their Witnesses (summary of each)
4. Testimony of the Accused and His Witnesses (summary of each)
5. Points of Agreement (list of any points acknowledged by both
sides)
6. Contradictions (list of any unresolved contradictions in the
testimony)
7. Recommendation
a. Present an evaluation of the testimony to the District Board
orally but not in writing.
b. Give any recommendations for the possibility of reconciliation
or for appropriate remedy in case of any admission of
wrongdoing.
c. The written report should conclude by stating that the
committee refers the matter to the District Board because there
is substantial evidence, or the committee does not refer the
matter to the District Board for a hearing because there is
insufficient evidence.
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MINISTERIAL MENTORING PLAN
New Ministers
1. The district will have a ministerial liaison for English and a
ministerial liaison for Spanish.
2. The liaisons will send quarterly letters to the new ministers
for a period of one year.
3. The purpose of these letters is to welcome them to the
ministerial fellowship of the UPCI, provide information,
encourage involvement, and offer assistance as needed.
4. After each District Board meeting, the district secretary will
notify the liaisons of the new ministers that have been
approved.
5. For 2009, the English liaison is Arless Glass (Pasadena, TX)
and the Spanish liaison is John Lopez (Houston, TX).
Existing Ministers
1. “The presbyter should communicate regularly with the
ministers in the section, individually and collectively, in order
to keep every minister connected as much as possible. For
section-wide letters or emails, a copy should be sent to the
district superintendent and district secretary.” (From “Job
Description: Sectional Presbyter” in South Texas District
Manual.)
2. The presbyter should attempt to contact each pastor personally
by telephone or email at least twice per year.
3. The presbyter may also appoint a sectional liaison to assist
with letters and calls to ministers.
4. The pastor is the primary mentor of the ministers in his
church.
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PART FOUR:
Job Descriptions
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
SECTIONAL PRESBYTER
1. Overview. The presbyter is an officer of the district and is an
integral part of the entire district structure, connecting the ministers
within each section to the district office and to the district departments.
The presbyter serves on the district board and works under the
oversight of the District Superintendent and at his behest.
• The officers of the district shall be as follows: a district

superintendent, the district presbyters, one being elected
from each section, and a district secretary-treasurer (may
be one or two persons). (STX Constitution, Article I,
Section 1).
• The District Board shall consist of district superintendent,

district secretary, and the district presbyters. (STX
Constitution, Article I, Section 2).
2. Qualifications. The qualifications for the presbyter are as follows:
• Must be a male at least thirty years of age, must have

been a minister in good standing with the organization for
at least two years, must have been ordained at least one
year, must have proven loyal to the organization by
cooperation in the upbuilding of the work, and must have
been a cooperating member of the district for at least one
year. The only exception to this is that the district
superintendent must have been a minister in good
standing with the organization for at least five years. All
must conform to the Fundamental Doctrine. (STX
Constitution, Article I, Section 3).
3. Constitutional Duties. The duties of the presbyter are as follows:
• The district presbyter shall work under the direction of

and in cooperation with the district superintendent in
carrying out district work.
• The district presbyter shall oversee the work of the

section in which he is elected under the supervision of the
district superintendent.
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1. He shall preside as chairman of all sectional business
meetings.
2. He shall endeavor to maintain a spirit of harmony and
cooperation in the section with all ministers,
churches, departments of the district, and general
work.
3. He shall be in charge of all sectional fellowship
meetings or appoint a chairman to serve in said
capacity.
4. He shall notify the district superintendent of all
resignations or impending resignations of pastors in
the section, and consult with him concerning any
complaints which have been brought to his attention
regarding any minister in the section, or any
difficulty arising between pastors or churches.
5. He shall assist the district superintendent in securing
pastors for assemblies in his section.
6. As a member of the District Board, he shall examine
all applications for license or credentials in his
section in advance of their appearance before the
District Board.
7. He shall supply the district superintendent with
whatever assistance or information he may have
which would assist him in carrying out the district
work.
8. In the furtherance of the work in his section, he shall
have the right to appeal to any minister who is a
member of his section and any evangelist or
missionary currently working in his section.
—Source: STX Constitution, Article II, Section 2
• It is the responsibility of the presbyter to follow up on

ministers building new works in his section without board
permission:
No minister, or church congregation pastored by one of

our ministers, shall relocate or move an existing church in
a city or neighborhood where there is another United
Pentecostal Church, without written permission from the
District Board. All applications for permission to relocate
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or move an existing church congregation in a city or
neighborhood where there is another United Pentecostal
Church must be submitted in writing 30 days prior to the
District Board meeting. The district secretary shall notify
the sectional presbyter of the application at least 20 days
prior to the District Board meeting. The presbyter shall
notify the neighboring pastors, if applicable, at least 10
days before the District Board meeting and invite them to
meet with him first, then with the district board, to share
input if so desired, and their views shall be considered
before a final decision is made. (STX Constitution,
Article V, Section 3, Paragraph 4).
4. Other Duties.
• The presbyter chairs an annual sectional planning session

including the secretary and his department heads. The
purpose of this meeting is to coordinate the overall calendar
and plans of the section.
• The presbyter should communicate regularly with the

ministers in the section, individually and collectively, in order
to keep every minister connected as much as possible. For
section-wide letters or emails, a copy should be sent to the
district superintendent and district secretary.
• The presbyter serves as the ministerial liaison to his section

and is responsible for communicating with each minister semi-
annually via phone calls, email or mail.
• The presbyter serves with the district department director and

district superintendent to form the nominating committee for
sectional offices.
• The presbyter assists in processing all applications for new

works (daughter works and home missions works) in the
following manner:
a. Required: Contacts any pastor in the same city or

community as the proposed new work to notify about the
application and to seek input.
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b. Recommended: contact applicant to discuss his or her
preliminary plans and offer guidance.
• In cases of ministerial disagreement or complaint against a

minister, the presbyter should follow the following guidelines:
a. Encourage reconciliation.
b. Be objective and impartial.
c. Treat everyone with respect.
d. Presume innocence.
e. Follow procedure and provide accurate information
about proper procedure.
f. Inform the district superintendent of any matter that is
not resolve satisfactorily and in a timely manner.
5. Sectional Matters.
• The section shall be an integral part of the district and is under

the jurisdiction of the District Conference and District Board.
• No section in any of our districts shall be permitted to buy or
lease real estate for sectional purposes. They shall not hold
any sectional camp meetings or youth encampments without
the annual permission of the District Board. When such
permission is obtained, the District Superintendent and the
Presbyter of the said section shall act as a committee to
supervise the meeting under the direction of the District
Board.
• No resolutions or bylaws shall be adopted at a sectional
conference conflicting with either the General or District
Constitution.
• The District Superintendent shall preside at all elections of
District Presbyters and sectional officers at the sectional
conference. In the event the District Superintendent cannot
attend the sectional conference, the District Secretary shall
preside. (Article XIX, Section 4, General Constitution)
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
SECTIONAL SECRETARY-TREASURER
1. OVERVIEW
The South Texas District is comprised of eight sections. Each section

has both a presbyter and a secretary along with a full complement of
departmental officers. The role of the secretary is important in the
proper functioning of a section. Under the oversight of the presbyter,
the sectional secretary-treasurer (hereafter referred to as the
“secretary”) is responsible for a variety of duties which help foster an
overall spirit of unity amongst the ministers of the section.
2. QUALIFICATIONS.
The secretary must be a male of at least thirty years of age, a minister

in good standing with the organization for at least two years, general
licensed or ordained at least one year, loyal to the organization and a
cooperating member of the section at least one year (Article II, Section
5 of STX District Constitution).
3. DUTIES.
The secretary’s duties include but are not limited to the following:
1) Minutes. The secretary records and keeps the minutes of

any sectional conference, business meeting or planning
session.
2) Books. The secretary is responsible for receiving and

disbursing all funds in the section and reporting the same
to the presbyter, district secretary and section.
3) Calendar. It is the secretary’s responsibility to maintain

an accurate calendar of events for the section.
4) Directory. The secretary should endeavor to keep an

accurate directory of the ministry and churches within the
section and to keep the presbyter and district secretary
informed of any changes.
5) Records. The secretary should maintain files of any
papers, correspondence, or materials regarding sectional
business.
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6) District Conference. The secretary is to serve as a
member of the Tabulating Committee at District
Conference.
4. PROCEDURES.
1) Keeping of the Minutes.
• The minutes should begin by stating the place, date,

chairman and purpose of the meeting. If the meeting does
not involve the entire section, but a group within the
section, each person participating in the meeting should
be listed as well.
• Minutes are not necessarily a detailed set of notes

concerning the discussion of the meeting. Rather, the
minutes should reflect the order and nature of business
conducted, motions offered and decisions rendered.
• Each decision should be noted as passed by consensus or

by a formal motion. The latter is seen in the minutes as
having both a motion, second, and a record of the motion
as having passed or failed. It is customary for the names
of the parties making and seconding the motion to be
listed in the minutes, but it is not necessary.
• After the meeting, a preliminary copy of the minutes is

provided to the presbyter for his review. After his
perusal, the minutes are filed and read at the next meeting.
• Business sessions are generally not recorded in an audio

or visual format. If these sessions are recorded, it should
be so stated in the session and in the minutes. The
recordings should also be filed with the minutes.
2) Financial Procedures.
• Setting up a bank account. A bank account is opened in

the section’s name in a bank convenient to the secretary.
The account should be set up on a “month-end” cycle
where the statement cuts off on the last day of the month
to match the district’s books. Many community banks
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will allow such an account to be considered “nonprofit”
and will waive any monthly service charges. The
secretary and presbyter are listed as signatories on this
account although only a single signature is required.
The bank will generally require the following material to

open up a bank account. a) the declaration page from the
district’s articles of incorporation, b) the district’s federal
identification number or “EIN”, c) the identity and titles
of the two signatories on the account, d) the driver’s
license and Social Security numbers of both the presbyter
and the secretary, e) completion of a bank-provided
corporate resolution or a nonprofit authorization.
• Setting up the books. Generally, there are not many

transactions in a sectional account. However, for the sake
of accuracy and convenience, the secretary might consider
organizing the section’s books on a program such as
Microsoft Money or Quicken. Although a single bank
account is maintained, the secretary should be able to
segregate the funds within that account in one of the
following: General, Home Missions, Foreign Missions,
Youth, Children, Ladies, Men, Spanish, or Media
Missions.
For example, the sectional Youth department might

receive a SFC rebate or an offering from a rally. The
secretary deposits this in the section’s bank account and
records this in the books under Youth receipts. Any
expenses paid by the youth would be written from the
section’s bank account and recorded in the books as a
Youth expense.
• Reporting. The secretary should provide the presbyter

and district secretary monthly financial reports
summarizing the activity of the section. The report
should include a copy of the month’s bank statement and
reconciliation. The monthly report form can be obtained
in printed and digital format from the district secretary.
The report begins with the preceding month’s ending

balance. The deposits are shown next listed by date,
amount and fund. Checks are then listed by date, amount,
and fund. An ending balance is then listed which should
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be identical to the check book’s balance. This ending
balance is also the amount reconciled to the bank
statement.
At year’s end, the secretary prepares a summary of the

twelve monthly reports comprising the year. This report
is sent to the presbyter and district secretary. The
secretary will also present this report to the sectional
conference.
• Receiving Funds. The secretary receives all funds of the

section. Funds are typically received from the district
office in the form of tithing rebates which are earmarked
for the section’s General Fund and various departmental
rebates which are placed in the suitable fund. Offerings
will also be received at various rallies and meetings. All
sectional monies received by the secretary should be
deposited in a timely manner.
• Disbursing Funds. The secretary disburses all funds of

the section in the form of checks. Any disbursement of
departmental funds is usually requested and approved by
that department’s director. The presbyter is generally
provided a few checks in the case of emergencies.
Generally, the secretary should bring checks with him to

sectional functions to pay any necessary bills. If the
secretary is not to be present at the meeting, checks
should be written in advance and provided to the
responsible person in charge. Blank, signed checks
should not be sent from the secretary’s office.
On occasion, a department will conduct a rally or meeting

at a local church where the offering will be received and
deposited in the church’s account. Expenses for the
meeting are also paid by the church and excess funds are
remitted to the section’s secretary. Although this is not
the preferred method of receiving and disbursing funds, it
is a practical means of doing so. In this event, the
secretary should receive a summary of monies received
and disbursed for his files.
The presbyter and department directors receive no

monthly salary from the section. The secretary, however,
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is permitted a small monthly salary ranging from $25 to
$100 per month as approved by the presbyter. The
presbyter, secretary, and department directors should each
receive a nominal offering from $50 to $200 to defray the
expenses associated with district conference.
Any person who receives annual compensation in excess

of $600 should receive a 1099 at year’s end. The
secretary should provide the names, addresses, Social
Security numbers, and compensation to the District
Secretary no later than January 15 so that a 1099 might be
filed.
3) Miscellaneous Procedures.
• The secretary should maintain the calendar of the

section’s activities and publish the same to the ministers
in his section. Any event on the calendar should be
cleared by the presbyter.
• The secretary should maintain the directory of the

section’s ministers and churches. This directory should
be published along with the calendar. Any changes to the
directory should be communicated with the district
secretary.
• In the event a new secretary is elected, all existing

sectional records including minutes, papers, calendars,
directories, bank statements, check book, files, and any
other information should be transferred to the new
secretary. If the existing bank is convenient to the new
secretary, a new signature card can be completed to
remove the previous secretary and add the new secretary.
If the existing bank account is inconvenient to the new
secretary, a new bank account should be opened and the
previous account closed. Notation of this should be
included on the monthly report.
• In the event a new presbyter is elected, a new signature

card should be completed to reflect this.
• No real property is to be held in the section’s name.
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PART FIVE:
Constitution & Bylaws for
Centro Teológical Ministerial:
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CENTRO TEOLÓGICO MINISTERIAL
CONSTITUTION
MISSION STATEMENT
We, the South Texas District of the United Pentecostal Church
International, conscious of the times in which we live and our
obligations of reaching the growing Hispanic population in our district,
our nation, and other Spanish-speaking nations, deem it necessary to
establish an institution with the purpose of providing:
• A place for training individuals for the ministry of the gospel of
Jesus Christ
• A place of Christian education and theology
• A place of edifying all toward Jesus Christ, His work, His
mission, and His kingdom
• A place of unity within the fellowship and district
• A place to define ethics and integrity among the brethren
ARTICLE I
NAME AND INCORPORATION
The name of this institution shall be Centro Teológico Ministerial, and
it shall be incorporated in the state of Texas under this name.
ARTICLE II
RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1. Relationship of Centro Teológico Ministerial to the
District
Centro Teológico Ministerial shall be accountable to the South Texas
District Board and shall be under the direct supervision of the Board of
Directors of Centro Teológico Ministerial. The Board of Directors of
Centro Teológico Ministerial shall provide an annual financial report to
the South Texas District Board for review and approval to be presented
for final approval by the annual South Texas District Conference.
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Centro Teológico Ministerial shall have a president to lead and direct
its effort who shall be accountable to the Board of Directors. The South
Texas District Spanish Ministry Board shall nominate the president of
the Centro Teológico Ministerial and present the nomination to the
South Texas District Board for approval. Upon their approval, he shall
be presented to the District Conference of the South Texas District for
ratification.
Section 2. Relationship of Centro Teologico Ministerial to Its
Ministry and Efforts
Seeing the need to reach an ever-growing Hispanic population, the
South Texas District has set in motion a plan to train people of
Spanish-speaking cultures worldwide. The district believes that through
Christian education and proper ministerial preparation, Centro
Teológico Ministerial can, with God’s assistance, provide a more
effective means of reaching our world.
ARTICLE III
INSTITUTION AND DEPARTMENTS
Section 1.
Centro Teológico Ministerial shall consist of three schools or programs
of study: the School of Education and Theology, the School of
Ministry, and the School of Counseling. Each of these three programs
of study shall have a dean or director who is responsible for the
operation and promotion of the individual department. These deans or
directors shall be chosen by the president and approved by the Board of
Directors. Other departments may be added as the Board of Directors
deems necessary.
Section 2. School of Education and Theology
The School of Education and Theology shall be a 3- or 4-year program
of study for the purpose of training students in the following areas:
1. Christian Education and Ministry
2. Music
3. Theology
Upon the completion of the prescribed course of study, the student shall
receive a diploma.
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Centro Teológico Ministerial shall seek to become accredited with a
nationally recognized regional accrediting association as soon as
finances and program structure allow.
Section 3. School of Ministry
The School of Ministry shall be a 2- to 3-month program for the
purpose of training licensed ministers who wish to quickly enhance
their ministries for the work of the kingdom of God. It shall cover areas
of study as follows:
• Ministerial Ethics
• Public Relations
• Pastoral Counseling
• Church Finances
• Principles of Public Speaking
• Homiletics
• Principles of Leadership
• Practical Pastoral Duties (weddings, funerals, communion,
baptisms, baby dedications, altar calls, hospital visitation,
entertaining)
Upon the completion of the prescribed course of study, the student shall
receive a certificate of completion.
Section 4. School of Pastoral Counseling
The School of Pastoral Counseling shall offer a course of study for the
purpose of training workers in the principles of Christian counseling.
Upon completion of the prescribed course of study, the student shall
receive a certification of completion.
ARTICLE IV
ORGANIZATION
Section 1. Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees shall consist of all members of the District
Board of the South Texas District United Pentecostal Church
International.
Section 2. Board of Directors
The Board of Directors shall have charge of promotion and operation of
Centro Teologico Ministerial and shall be accountable to the Board of
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Trustees and the South Texas District UPCI by providing a complete
financial report annually.
Section 3. Executive Committee
The Executive Committee shall consist of the president, the executive
vice president, the director of finance, the director of academics, and
the director of student life. The president of Centro Teológico
Ministerial shall call for and preside over meetings of this committee.
The members of the Executive Committee shall not hold any other
district office but may hold a sectional office.
Section 4. Disciplinary Board
The Disciplinary Board shall consist of the Executive Committee and
anyone else whom the Board of Directors may deem necessary.
Section 5. Faculty
The faculty shall include all administrators, instructors, a registrar, and
a librarian.
Section 6. Staff
The staff shall include all regular employees of the institution not
recognized as members of the faculty.
ARTICLE V
OPERATION OF INSTITUTION
The Board of Trustees shall be the District Board of the South Texas
District UPCI and shall hold in trust all property of Centro Teológico
Ministerial for the district, in the name of the institution. The Board of
Trustees is authorized to sign all legal documents, deeds, and
mortgages as trustees of the property.
Section 2. The Board of Directors
The Board of Directors shall consist of the president, the executive vice
president, the district superintendent of the South Texas District, the
director of Spanish Ministry for the South Texas District, the secretary
of Spanish Ministry for the South Texas District, and six ordained
ministers of the United Pentecostal Church International who have
expertise in or a passion for education and who are appointed by the
District Board for a term of two years. One of these six ministers shall
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be a member of the South Texas District Board and shall be appointed
by the District Board as chairman of the Board of Directors.
Section 3. Officers
The officers of Centro Teológico Ministerial shall consist of the
Executive Committee and shall be in charge of the daily operation of
the institution under the supervision of the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE VI
MEETINGS
The Board of Trustees shall meet at least once a year. Special meetings
may be called or joint meetings may be held with the Board of
Directors. These special meetings shall be called at the discretion of the
South Texas District Board.
Section 2. Board of Directors
The Board of Directors shall meet at least twice per year and for any
special-called meetings that may be necessary. Meetings of the Board
of Directors are to be called for and presided over by the chairman of
the board.
ARTICLE VII
FOUNDATIONAL GUIDELINES OF SUPPORT
Section 1. Support through Gifts
The Board of Trustees is authorized to establish a foundation to receive
and administer gifts, endowments, wills, annuities, et cetera for the
benefit of the institution.
Section 2. Support through a Monthly Pledge
The Board of Trustees shall direct a monthly financial program to be
pledged by individuals or churches in support of the institution.
Section 3. Support through Tuition
Tuition cost shall be set by the Board of Directors and approved by the
Board of Trustees. This shall be in support of the institution.
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ARTICLE VIII
ARTICLES OF FAITH
The institution fully endorses and adopts the Articles of Faith of the
United Pentecostal Church International.
ARTICLE IX
AMENDMENTS
Any changes of the Constitution shall require two-thirds majority vote

of the Board of Directors with a quorum of 75 percent of its members.
They shall submit their action to the District Conference, where a
simple majority vote will be necessary for ratification.
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CENTRO TEOLÓGICO MINISTERIAL
BYLAWS
ARTICLE I
PRESIDENT
The president shall be a man of mature experience, educational
qualifications, and bilingual in English and Spanish. He shall be an
ordained minister in good standing with the United Pentecostal Church
International. His life must be without blot or reproach.
He must be sound in the faith as taught and practiced in the South

Texas District, believing, teaching, and subscribing without
reservations to the doctrines, standards of holiness, and spirituality as
set forth in the Articles of Faith of the institution. He shall sign a
loyalty form or questionnaire, stating his belief in, and pledging to
teach, preach, support, and propagate faithfully, and to the best of his
ability, the doctrines, standards of holiness, and spirituality as set forth
in the Articles of Faith of the institution, without hesitation or
reservation.
Section 2. Selection
The president of Centro Teológico Ministerial shall be nominated by
the South Texas District Spanish Ministry Board and is subject to the
approval of the Board of Directors. His election by the Board of
Directors must be by a two-thirds majority with a quorum of 75
percent. Upon his election by the Board of Directors, he must be
approved by the South Texas District Board and ratified by the South
Texas District Conference. All voting shall be done by secret ballot.
Section 3. Term of Service

The president of Centro Teológico Ministerial shall be elected for a
term of three years and may be reelected for additional terms. Such
action will be subject to the ratification of the District Conference. The
Board of Directors may discharge the president at any time provided
their action is done in accordance with the terms of the contract made
with the president when he was employed.
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Section 4. Salary
The president shall be paid a salary commensurate with his position,
which shall be determined by the Board of Directors.
Section 5. Duties
The president shall perform the duties prescribed to him by the Board
of Directors. He shall be responsible to promote institutional interest
among faculty, students, and the constituency of the United Pentecostal
Church International. He shall secure and compile information as to
ways of improving, safeguarding, and promoting the institution. He
shall also be responsible for public relations.
ARTICLE II
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
The executive vice president shall be a man of mature experience and
educational qualifications. He shall be an ordained minister in good
standing with the United Pentecostal Church International. His life
must be without blot or reproach. He shall have demonstrated his
interest in higher education, his ability to organize people, and shall
understand financing and business management.
He shall sign a loyalty form or questionnaire, stating his belief in, and
pledging to teach, preach, support, and propagate faithfully and to the
best of his ability, the doctrines, standards of holiness, and spirituality
as set forth in the Articles of Faith of the institution, without hesitation
or reservation.
Until such time as the office of executive vice president is deemed
necessary, the president shall assume all duties and requirements of the
position. When the president determines that the growth of the college
requires the position of executive vice president to be filled, he shall
recommend a qualified person to the Board of Directors. His approval
by the Board of Directors must be by a two-thirds majority with a
quorum of 75 percent. All voting and ratifications shall be done by
secret ballot.
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The executive vice president shall be elected for a term of three years
and may be reelected for additional terms. He may be discharged at any
time by the Board of Directors provided their action is done in
accordance with the terms of the contract made with him when he was
employed.
Section 4. Salary
The executive vice president shall be paid a salary commensurate with
his position, which shall be determined by the Board of Directors.
Section 5. Duties
The executive vice president shall perform the duties prescribed to him
by the president of Centro Teológico Ministerial under the
authorization of the Board of Directors. These shall include the
promotion and operation of the institution. He shall be head of all
departments of the institution and shall be responsible for the
satisfactory operation of each department. He shall recommend faculty
members, staff, and administrators to the Board of Directors for
employment by the board.
He shall supervise the organization of the institution and each

department. He shall have charge of securing and disbursing
institutional finance as directed by the Board of Directors, according to
a well-planned budget system. He shall be responsible to promote
institutional interest among faculty, students, and the constituency of
the United Pentecostal Church International. He shall secure and
compile information as to ways of improving, safeguarding, and
promoting the institution.
ARTICLE III
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
The director of finance must be qualified with administrative
experience and financial preparation. He shall be an ordained minister
in good standing with the United Pentecostal Church International. His
life must be without blot or reproach.
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He shall sign a loyalty form or questionnaire, stating his belief in the
doctrines, standards of holiness, and spirituality as set forth in the
Articles of Faith of the institution, without hesitation or reservation.
He shall be recommended by the president and employed by the Board
of Directors.

His term of employment shall be of indeterminate duration and shall
sign a contract each year specifying the condition of his employment.
Section 4. Salary
He shall be paid a salary commensurate with his position, which shall
be determined by the Board of Directors.
Section 5. Duties
He shall assist the executive vice president in directing all financial
programs of the institution. He shall be a member of the Executive
Committee and shall work in harmony with and under the supervision
of the executive vice president.
ARTICLE IV
DIRECTOR OF ACADEMICS
The director of academics must be qualified with administrative
experience and educational preparation. He shall be an ordained
minister of the United Pentecostal Church International in good
standing. His life must be without blot or reproach. He shall be able to
organize and direct people and have a thorough knowledge of the
problems that young people face.
He shall sign a loyalty form or questionnaire, stating his belief in and
pledging to teach, preach, support, and to propagate faithfully and to
the best of his ability, the doctrines, standards of holiness, and
spirituality as set forth in the Articles of Faith of the institution, without
hesitation or reservation.
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of Directors.

Section 4. Salary
Section 5. Duties
He shall assist the executive vice president in directing the academic
program of the institution. He shall be a member of the Executive
Committee. He shall work in harmony with and under the supervision
ARTICLE V
DIRECTOR OF STUDENT LIFE
The director of student life must be qualified with administrative
experience and educational preparation. He shall be an ordained
minister of the United Pentecostal Church and in good standing. His
life must be without blot or reproach. He shall be able to organize and
direct people and have a thorough knowledge of the problems that
young people face.

of Directors.
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Section 4. Salary
Section 5. Duties
He shall assist the executive vice president in directing all student life
activities of the Institution. He shall be a member of the Executive
Committee and shall work in harmony with and under the supervision
ARTICLE VI
DEAN OF SCHOOL OR DEPARTMENT
The dean of a school or department must be qualified with
administrative experience and educational preparation. He shall be an
ordained minister of the United Pentecostal Church International in
good standing. His life must be without blot or reproach. He shall be
able to organize and direct people and have a thorough knowledge of
the problems that young people face.
of Directors.
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Section 4. Salary
Section 5. Duties
He shall assist the director of academics in directing the academic
operations of his school or department. He shall work in harmony with
and under the supervision of the executive vice president.
ARTICLE VII
FACULTY MEMBERS
The faculty members shall be well qualified both by training and
experience to fill their position. They shall have been baptized in the
name of Jesus and filled with the Holy Ghost in accordance with Acts
2:4 and Acts 2:38. They must be living a Christian life consistent with
the doctrines, standards of holiness, and spirituality contained in the
Articles of Faith of the institution. They must be loyal to the institution
and a member in good standing of a United Pentecostal Church.
All members of the faculty, whether full-time or part-time, shall sign a

loyalty form or questionnaire stating their belief in, and pledging to
teach, support, and propagate to the best of their ability the doctrines,
standards of holiness, and spiritually as set forth in the Articles of Faith
of the institution, without hesitation or reservation. Failure to do so on
the part of any faculty member will constitute grounds for instant
dismissal.
The faculty shall be recommended by the president and employed by
the Board of Directors.
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Faculty members shall be hired for one year at a time until they have
served the institution for three years, after which their term of service
shall be of indeterminate duration, so long as their services are
satisfactory and needed by the institution. They shall sign contracts
each year specifying the conditions of their employment.
Section 4. Salary
Faculty members shall be paid according to the salary schedule adopted
by the Board of Directors.
Section 5. Duties
The president of Centro Teológico Ministerial shall prescribe the duties
of the faculty.
ARTICLE VIII
STAFF MEMBERS
Staff members of Centro Teológico Ministerial shall be qualified to fill
their positions. They shall have been baptized in the name of Jesus and
filled with the Holy Ghost in accordance with Acts 2:4 and Acts 2:38.
They shall be living a Christian life consistent with the Articles of Faith
of the institution.
Staff members shall sign a loyalty form or questionnaire, stating their

belief in, and pledging to support to the best of their ability, the
doctrines, standards of holiness, and spiritually contained in the
Articles of Faith of the institution, without hesitation or reservation.
Staff members shall be recommended by the president and employed
by the Board of Directors.
Section 3. Salary
The Board of Directors shall determine the salary schedules of the staff.
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Section 4. Duties
The president of Centro Teológico Ministerial shall assign the duties of
the staff.
ARTICLE IX
OTHER EMPLOYEES
All persons employed by Centro Teológico Ministerial who have any
direct involvement with the teaching or instruction of the students, with
the subjects taught, or with the school’s policies or procedures, shall
sign a loyalty form or questionnaire just as the other officers, faculty,
and staff.
The executive vice president shall rigidly screen all evangelists, Bible
teachers, religious instructors, or Bible lecturers, and shall be fully
assured that any person invited to minister to the student body in such
capacity shall be doctrinally sound and morally and spiritually
qualified. The ministries and lives of such persons must be consistent
with and in sympathy with the doctrines, standards of holiness, and
spirituality as contained in the Articles of Faith of the institution.
Failure on the part of the executive vice president to do so shall

constitute grounds for censure. Repetition shall constitute grounds for
dismissal. This provision does not apply to special teachers in
nonreligious subjects; it applies only to doctrinal or spiritual teaching.
ARTICLE X
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DUTIES
The Executive Committee shall safeguard the interests of the institution

at all times and shall represent the interests of the institution before the
Board of Directors.
ARTICLE XI
DISCIPLINARY BOARD
The Disciplinary Board shall have supervision of discipline cases

referred to them by faculty and staff. They, along with the executive
vice president, shall observe and implement the general rules of the
institution in accordance with its constitution and policies.
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ARTICLE XII
APPEALS
Appeals from decisions by the Disciplinary Board in disciplining

students, or appeals from the faculty and staff, may be made after
reviewing a written case history. The decision of the Board of Directors
shall be final.
ARTICLE XIII
AMENDMENTS
Any changes of the Bylaws shall require two-thirds majority vote of the
Board of Directors with a quorum of 75 percent of its members. They
shall submit their action to the District Board, where a simple majority
vote will be necessary for ratification.
RATIFICATION
The South Texas District UPCI has convened on this 13th day of April,
2004, and in a duly called District Conference adopted the foregoing
Constitution and Bylaws for Centro Teológico Ministerial by a
majority vote.
Superintendent Secretary-Treasurer
South Texas District UPCI South Texas District UPCI
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SOUTH TEXAS DISTRICT

UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

LEADING FOR GROWTH

PART ONE: CONSTITUENCY

PART TWO: DISTRICT CONSTITUTION

PART THREE: POLICIES & PROCEDURES

PART FIVE: CENTRO TEOLÓGICO MINISTERIAL

Ken Gurley Ronald E. Macey

Arless Glass Scott Lewis

Charles Stephens Tony Ybarra

Alvin Kight James Jackson

Rod Carpenter John Burnett

David Boone J.J. Bourn Jr.

G. F. Mangrum Orlin McClain

Greg Steele John Burnett

Rob McKee Jorge Mendizabal

Gena Caruthers Rodney Shaw

Barbara Johnson Jeremiah Sibley

Donnie Huslage Seth Simmons

CENTRO TEOLOGICO MINISTERIAL

Tim DeLano, Secretary Il An, Foreign Missions

Brandon Knight, Youth Ministry Esther Hunt , Prayer Coordinator

Dan Fliehs, Home Missions Grady Chandler, Men’s Ministry

Paul Jacks, Children’s Ministry

Los Pentecostales de Austin New Life UPC Downtown

Nueva Vida Centro de Avivamiento Nueva Vida of Manor

Bastrop UPC (Spanish) Calvary Pentecostal Church

First UPC of Brady Calvary United Pentecostal Church

The Sanctuary Pentecostal Lighthouse

Bethel Tabernacle Turning Point Church

United Pentecostal Church UPC Luz De Vida

United Pentecostal Church New Life of Taylor UPC

An, Il Y Black, Marcus E

Bagliore III, Anthony J Bradshaw, Mark T

Baskin, Cary Castleberry, James L

Battrell, James L Chandler, Grady

Belachew, Aki Condrey, Robert G

Bernard, David Cook, Thomas L

Crowder, Carol Garcia, Rosalinda

Cruz, Crescencio Green, Steve

Hutson, Sanford Lorenzana Jr., Elias V

Kinne, Patrick W Martin, Rick

Shaw, Rodney N Steele, J. Gregory

Shaw, II, Joe E Stephens, Charles R

Shubert, Steven H Stone, David

Simmons, Seth N Suppan, Bernhard

Ronnie Wooten, Secretary Jonathan McClintock, Foreign

Reese Lane Pentecostal Church The Sanctuary

Faith Tabernacle First United Pentecostal Church of

El Campo Grace UPC Iglesia De Jesus U.P.C.

Flores, Johnny L Thrasher, Paul S

Griffin, Vernon C Williams, Michael E

Russell Campbell, Secretary Antonio Mendoza, Spanish Ministry

Christ Temple UPC Greater Life UPC of Karnes City

Solid Rock UPC First United Pentecostal Church

Carpenter, Charles R Ingram, Robert

Cassel, Norman H Mendoza, Antonio P

Castillo, Hector Ortegon, Richard

Darren Shelton, Secretary John Lopez, Spanish Ministry

DuWayne Turnbow, Home Missions Ricky Kennon, Media Missions

Myron Smith, Youth Ministry Geraldine Brister, Prayer Coordinator

Ronald Evans, Men’s Ministry

Tabernacle de la Esperanza Iglesia Pentecostal Unida de Fresno

The Pentecostals of Santa Fe