Welcome to the Illinois District!      You could feel at home here. From the rolling hills and woodlands of southern Illinois to the broad plains of our northern border, the Illinois District comprises the southern half of our state. We are home to the world-class University of Illinois, the growing Metro-East side of St. Louis and more warm-hearted small towns than you can imagine.      You could find fellowship here. We have 90 Churches of the Nazarene of nearly all sizes with one passion: to love and reach people for Jesus Christ. There is nothing like a loving church family that aspires to include new folks and help mature all who attend. Our pastors and laity desire to create a place for inclusiveness, biblical preaching and great potluck dinners.      You could do ministry here. Our mission statement is "Developing healthy, multiplying, holiness churches and pastors." This is who we are because of the Great Commission and Great Commandment. This is what we do because of the limitless opportunities for service. We clearly believe that engagement in ministry of some kind is necessary for true disciples.      I look forward to meeting you!                                                Jim Spruce, District Superintendent

LINKS Sunday School Reporting Bible Quizzing 2009-2010 -- NYI Booster Archives Booster Current Issue Camp Worker Forms 2010 Camper Application District Superintendent’s Biography District Leadership District Boards District NMI District MST District NYI District SDMI District Treasurer Forms Pastor’s Corner MST VIDEO Church of the Nazarene to celebrate 100 years. Click Here for more information.  Click Here for video. The Church of the Nazarene Who We Are What We Believe General Church NEWS & EVENTS RSS FEEDS ADDITIONAL NAZARENE LINKS Nazarene Theological Seminary ARCHIVED STORIES Centennial Celebration Highlights DAB Christmas Dinner 2007 DAB Christmas Dinner 2008 Pastor’s Christmas Dinner 2008 Pastor’s Christmas Dinner 2009 Reader Receives Heritage Award Team Day Urbana Lighthouse JIM SPRUCE , DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT 2010 REPORT to the District Assembly Click Here ORDINATION SERVICE 2010 CLICK HERE Pastor & Spouse Retreat 2010 Retreat Brochure -- Click Here Registration Form -- Click Here Secretary/Treasurer Letter -- Click Here LOCAL CHURCH NEWS Click Here LAY RETREAT 2010 Click Here  NYC 2011 Student Personal Reference Click Here Student Application Form Click Here Medical Release Form Click Here Sponsor Application Form Click Here Sponsor Medical Release Form Click Here “Funding the Mission” A New Funding Philosophy Church of the Nazarene Click Here Defining Church Income Click Here Funding the Mission Newsletter Got questions check this out. Click Here Board of General Superintendents Report to the 87th General Board Click Here A Message from The Board of General Superintendents Concerning the World Evangelism Fund Click Here Single Common Ground A gathering (retreat) of single adults Friday, September 3 - Monday, September 6, 2010 Michindoh Conference Center Click Here Quadrennial Address Given on Monday, 29 June 2009 Click Here 2010 Illinois District Journal (Unaudited Copy) CLICK HERE Need help funding a revival? Click Here to access the Revivalism Fund application and criteria. Click Here to read the report. PASTOR & SPOUSE 2009 CHRISTMAS DINNER PICTURES CLICK HERE TO VIEW CLICK HERE TO VIEW CANDID SHOTS