On June 5, 2010, the Rocky Mountain Conference made history by electing Rev. Larry Herrera to serve as their Conference Superintendent.

Herrera is the first Hispanic Bishop elected in the Rocky Mountain Conference. Also, this is the first time that an historically IPHC Anglo conference has elected an ethnic ministry leader to the position of Conference Superintendent.

In an open letter to the conference, Herrera wrote, "I wholeheartedly believe that the Lord has positioned our conference for a massive breakthrough throughout Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region. He has the right people in the right place at the right time for an expected end."

Bishop Herrera follows Rev. Paul Clark, who served as the Rocky Mountain Conference Bishop for 23 years. "[My wife] and I do not seek to fill your shoes, but we will wear the shoes and walk in the path that God has for us," wrote Bishop Herrera.

The Rocky Mountain Conference currently has 1900 members in 28 churches.

Rev. Terry Fowler has been appointed to succeed Rev. Mike Gray in the strategic position of Assistant and Chief of Staff in the Office of the General Superintendent.

Rev. Fowler has a proven leadership track record through his ministry in one of the largest conferences in the IPHC. He excelled in the South Carolina Conference as a pastor, a Conference Christian Education Director for eight years, and an exceptional Bishop for eight years. He also served on the General Executive Board, the General Board of Administration, the Emmanuel College Board of Trustees, four years as the Chairman of the Falcon Children's Home Board, and is concluding twelve years on the Board of Regents at Southwestern Christian University.

He is innovative, creative, administrative, devotional, and a true intercessor. He has developed the World Intercession Network (WIN) in a beautiful way during his five years as its director and has also excelled in expanding the Clergy Development Program since it was placed under his leadership by the last General Conference. He is a diligent student of the word and an excellent preacher and teacher. He has done exceptionally well in each of life's seasons and assignments. He will undoubtedly continue to do so in his new place of ministry.

Terry has a Bachelor's Degree in Theology from Holmes College of the Bible and a Master of Ministry Degree from Southwestern Christian University's Graduate School with a major in Church Planting and Church Revitalization. In addition, he has just completed a significant two and one-half year program with Life-Forming Coaching and is now a certified "Coach Trainer." He brings a lot to the table and will be an excellent Assistant/Chief of Staff to the Office of General Superintendent. Terry and his wife, Imogene, have lived in Oklahoma City for five years. They have two grown children, a son, Welby of Columbia, SC and daughter, Terra, of Oklahoma City, and five grandchildren.

Mike Gray will continue to serve as the Assistant/Chief of Staff until the end of August during which time Terry will be transitioning to this new position. He will assume responsibility for the new office on September 1, 2010. Terry will also serve as the Interim Director of Clergy Development and World Intercession Network until the end of this year. Pray for Brother Fowler and for Brother Gray as they move to these new seasons of ministry in life!

S.C. Highway Patrol Senior Trooper Wilson Owens Horton Jr. has been named the state’s Trooper of the Year for 2008.

Horton is a Lake City Native.  He and his family are active members of the Barrineau Pentecostal Holiness Church. 

“We believe Senior Trooper Horton embodies the characteristics of an all-around outstanding trooper,” said Highway Patrol Col. Kenny Lancaster, who presented Horton’s award. “He believes strongly in serving others — both in his personal and professional lives. We have received very positive comments from the public about the compassionate and caring manner in which he has conducted his collision investigations. We believe he sets an outstanding example for other troopers to follow.”

Congratulations to Senior Trooper Horton for a job well done!

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