Southwest Region

Southwest Region/Region 7 California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Hawaii, Baja California, Sonora PHOTOS FROM CANYON SPEEDWAY PARK MARCH 13, 2010 Chaplain Tom Jones Lewis, Bruce and Will  pray with Chaplain Tom before Dirt Late Model Racing Lynn Nickols and Gene next to John Romero's ride - the #37N Dirt Late Model from Laveen AZ Driver Keith McKinney and buddy with the Buckeye AZ #6 DIRT Late Model The #5 DIRT Late Model Wayne Noyes and driver Bryan Miller and crew Mod Lite #916 from Goodyear,  AZ David Viss with Cindy and the #84 Mod Lite Jonathon, Todd and Clifton #87 Modified Semper Fi #12 with Tim Brlaw, driver Guy Norton and dad Rick out of Peoria, AZ Steve a long time RFC supporter corner worker and racing supporter with Caplain Tom Drivers, Crews and  Track safety workers  pause to glorify Christ before the nights events at Canyon Speedway Park Rob Chavalier with Tom         Photos from the Bomber Enduro Canyon Speedway Park, Peoria Arizona on February 27, 2010 Chaplain Tom Jones   Left: Frank Outlaw and Tom   Right: Drivers Meeting Prayer which is voluntary has been very well attended this season Left: Rick Setzer all star racer, Romero Bros & their 64, and Conrad - all american flagman   Right: Fun prayer with Doug the promoter and owner of Canyon Speedway Park   Team RFC© Southwest Region Chaplain Mark Budke both competes in and ministers at AMA District 38 motorcycle desert races in Southern California.     Jim Jack praying with Jr. Drag Racers Mark and Kaitlyn Whynaught   February 9, 2009 To: Team RFC Friends in the Southwest From: Paul Neighbors, Executive Director Re: Organizational Announcements  Since 2001, Jim Jack, Team RFC’s Director of Field Ministry has been serving as the Southwest Regional Director on top of his already full-time job. Jim, ministering with his wife Linda, had an immediate, and positive, impact on regional operations: growth in every area.  Not only has the region grown from 9 to 36 chaplains, but Team RFC’s nationwide staff has grown from fewer than 75 chaplains in 2001 to more than 250 today.  The field ministry director’s role has grown exponentially, too. In 2007, Jim selected Steve Hanson to serve as the assistant regional director to help manage the growth in the Southwest. Now it is time to make some additional changes in order to re-align the administrative workload. To that end, Jim Jack and Steve Hanson have switched the regional director and assistant regional director roles.   We understand that if the word “change” goes out without context, you may rightfully ask, “What will this mean to us?” Little will change in terms of their personal chaplaincy ministry for Jim, Linda, and Steve.  The Jacks will still serve as the primary chaplains for Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events in the region.  Steve will still focus on off-road and rockcrawling events.  Jim Jack will continue as field ministry director with his national focus while supporting Steve Hanson and the transition of administrative leadership in the Southwest.  Steve Hanson has been approved by the board of directors as a deputized fundraiser.  That is an IRS requirement to enable him to begin raising personal support.  Yes, Steve has stepped out in faith as a missionary and is relying on others for his income.  I invite you to pray for Steve in this step—both for wisdom and for a solid support base.  I also invite you to receive Steve’s personal newsletter, and maybe consider becoming a donor to help undergird the Southwest Region Director. If you have questions or comments, you may contact us by email or phone at any time.  Contact links are listed below. Paul Neighbors Jim Jack Steve Hanson