by Terry Armstrong | Feb 26, 2023 | Around the District, Pastoral assignments
Congratulations to Rev. James P. Blue and Chris Brownfield Blue as they retired today. Jim has pastored for 58 years, 52 on the Illinois district and the past 30 years at the Olivet Church of the Nazarene. Thank you pastor Jim and Chris for your faithfulness to God...
by Terry Armstrong | Feb 19, 2023 | Around the District, Pastoral assignments
Traveled to Collinsville this morning to share in the act of worship with Pastor Christopher Watkins and the congregation of New Community Church of the Nazarene. Pastor Christopher’s message was a challenge to discover peace through the focus and discipline of...
by Terry Armstrong | Jan 23, 2023 | Around the District, Pastoral assignments
The Church Board of Decatur Oak Grove requested and approved the appointment of Rev. Lutz Braunig to serve as the new pastor of this congregation. Be in prayer for Pastor Lutz and the congregation as they work together to build the kingdom of God in their...
by Terry Armstrong | Jan 22, 2023 | Around the District, Pastoral assignments
He is Risen! Today we were excited to worship our Risen Christ with our precious brothers and sisters at BellevilleKorean Hope Church of the Nazarene. We got to install Rev. John Bae as the new Pastor. Pastor John and Rachel begin their ministry in Belleville this...
by Terry Armstrong | Jan 17, 2023 | Around the District, Pastoral assignments
Serving in this role gives me an inside glimpse to many of our churches and their relationship with their pastor. Conducted the church/pastoral review at Springfield First Church of the Nazarene. How exciting to hear the board speak of the positive direction Pastor...
by Terry Armstrong | Jan 15, 2023 | Around the District, Pastoral assignments
Excited to announce that the congregation of Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene has elected Pastor Tim Cole to be their new Lead Pastor. Rev. Tim and Rev. Janette Willard Cole have been serving the Henryetta, OK Church of the Nazarene for the past six years. The...
