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Distinguished Evangelist Award

Ms. Kay Schecht was named the 2017 Distinguished Evangelist for her work ministering to children in the neighborhood near her church in Irving, Texas. As a lay person, she partnered with her pastor and church to create a safe space for children to meet and learn about God, while at the same time providing them with opportunities to excel academically and find their own calling. Sometimes Kay meets with the children under a tree near a building complex where many families live, sharing a Bible story and activity. Sometimes she helps them find assistance with school work or accompanies them as they begin the process of enrolling for college. Kay has served as a mentor and the hands and feet of Christ to these children for over 22 years. She marvels at how some of them have gone on to achieve their goals and raise families of their own.

Past Recipients

  • Pastor Danny Hernaez, Humble, TX – 2018
  • Ms. Kay Schecht, Irving, TX – 2017
  • Adam Weber, Sioux Falls, SD – 2016
  • Harry Lyness, West Harrison, IN – 2015
  • Bishop Richard Looney, Chattanooga, TN – 2014
  • Rev. R Mark Beeson, Granger, IN – 2013
  • Rev. Charles Anderson, San Antonio, TX – 2012
  • Dr. Ed Robb, The Woodlands, TX  – 2011
  • Rev. Shane Bishop, Fairview, IL – 2010
  • Rev. Jorge Acevedo, Cape Coral, FL – 2009
  • Dr. Keith Tonkel, Jackson, MS – 2008
  • Dr. Kent Millard, Indianapolis, IN – 2007
  • Dr. Norman Neaves, Oklahoma City, OK – 2006
  • Dr. George E. Morris, Canton, Georgia – 2005
  • Ms. Billie Fidlin, Phoenix, Arizona – 2004
  • Rev. Dr. Michael Slaughter, Tipp City, Ohio – 2003
  • Rev. Dr. William “Bill” Bouknight, Memphis, Tennessee – 2002
  • Rev. Dr. Joe Hale, Waynesville, North Carolina – 2001
  • Bishop Earl G. Hunt, Jr., Asheville, North Carolina (Lifetime Award)
  • Rev. Adam Hamilton, Leawood, Kansas – 2000
  • Dr. James C. Logan of Wesley Theological Seminary – 1999
  • Reverends Juanita and Rudy Rasmus, Houston, TX – 1998
  • Rev. Stephen A. Rhodes, Washington, DC – 1997
  • Dr. James E. Barnes, Denver, Colorado – 1996
  • Dr. Kirbyjon Caldwell, Houston, Texas – 1995
    Dr. Lawrence Lacour, Tulsa, Oklahoma (Lifetime award)
  • Dr. Eddie Fox, Nashville, Tennessee -1994
  • Bishop Kenneth Carder, Nashville, Tennessee – 1993
  • Dr. James Buskirk, Tulsa, Oklahoma –  1992
  • Dr. E. Malone Dodson, Roswell, Georgia – 1991
  • Joe A. Harding, Corvallis, Oregon – 1990