October 2011 SoCal Connection

SoCal Connection

Rich Guerra

Success

Posted by Rich Guerra, Superintendent

My life verse from the Bible is Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (NKJV)

What do you do when you feel like you can’t continue any longer in the work that you truly believe God has called you to?   I recently read this story. It’s from the book “The Best of Success…A Treasury of ...

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Tony Cervero

I Preach; Therefore I am! - Part 4 / Preparation is Priceless

Posted by Tony Cervero, Assistant Superintendent

In Jeremiah 23, God lamented: which of my representatives stood in my presence to see and hear my word ... who has listened and heard ...? “They make it all up ... not a word they speak comes from me” (Jeremiah 23:16 MSG) What an indictment! You can feel God weeping with Jeremiah.

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Gordon Houston

General Council Update

Posted by Gordon Houston, Secretary Treasurer

We recently returned from our Assemblies of God General Council in Phoenix and a number of things happened that I feel are relevant and important to you as pastors and ministers.  Not only at General Council, but decisions were made at our General Presbyters meeting that also are very important. One of the things I desire to do in… Continue Reading »


SoCal Women
What is Women’s Ministry?

What is Women’s Ministry?

If I asked you what Kid’s Ministry is about, you’d tell me, ministry to kids. If I asked you what Youth Ministry is about...

SoCal School of Ministry
Inland Empire Campus to Open!

Inland Empire Campus to Open!

The Inland Empire SOM satellite campus will open October 28-29 at Crosslight Family Ministries...

Youth Ministries
Youth Convention is Coming!

Youth Convention is Coming!

I am so excited that Youth Convention is coming once again next month...

Kids Ministries
Check out our Upcoming Events!

Check out our Upcoming Events!

Kids Convention is Saturday, Oct. 8. It’s not too late to get your kids to Convention...

Royal Rangers
Send Your Leaders to Max’D Out!

Send Your Leaders to Max’D Out!

Max’D Out is a time for us Royal Ranger Leaders to get together and learn more...

Girls Ministries
Why Girls Ministries?

Why Girls Ministries?

Amidst the economic crisis facing the church today where we ware seeing staff layoffs and reductions...

Hispanic Ministries
New Leadership Training Opportunities

New Leadership Training Opportunities

A top priority for Hispanic Ministries is to provide opportunities for on-going...

Intercultural Ministries
Brother or Sister, Can you Spare a Blessing?

Brother or Sister, Can you Spare a Blessing?

This month, I have the privilege of teaching and preaching in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia...

Second Half Ministries
Scenes from the 2011 Second Half Ministry Camp Meeting

Scenes from the 2011 Second Half Ministry Camp Meeting

Check out these photos from camp!

MULTIPLY
Wonder About Success?

Wonder About Success?

Have you ever wondered about “success?”  Just what does it mean to “be successful?”  For some, it means having... 

Missions
Pastors & Missionaries

Pastors & Missionaries

Monthly Ministerial status changes...

Vanguard
School is Back in Session!

School is Back in Session!

It is such a blessing to be fully immersed in the new school year...

Women In Ministry
Encourage…Connect…Resource

Encourage…Connect…Resource

At SoCal Women In Ministry, we’re all about encouraging, connecting, and resourcing...