C.A.R. (Connect And Resource) Project
2020-11-17 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
This CAR Project on November 17 will be a focus on our Wesleyan theology of entire sanctification. The presenter will be Dr. Timothy Crutcher. Tim is a professor, pastor and theologian. The event will start at 9:30 a.m. online. Put it on your calendar and make plans to praise God and learn more of are distinctive doctrine.
Here is the GoToMeeting link to join the meeting.
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/973005285
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (646) 749-3122
Access Code: 973-005-285

YOUTH CAMP 2021 @ CAMP TABLE ROCK
2021-06-28 15:00 - 2021-07-02 15:00 | Camp Table Rock, 2079 Peninsula Drive, Shell Knob, MO, 65747, United States
YOUTH CAMP RETURNS.
JUNE 28 – JULY 2, 2021
Cost: Early Registration, April 1 – 30
Registration, May 1 – May 30, REGISTRATION DEADLINE is MAY 31
Check it out YOUTH CAMP @ CTR

District Celebration & Worship
2021-07-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Decatur, First Church, 1177 W. Hickory Point Rd, Decatur, IL, 62526
District Assembly & Conventions kick off with a district wide gathering for Celebration & Worship. It will take place at Decatur First at 7:00 p.m.
We will gather together to celebrate God’s grace and moment across the District this past year.

DISTRICT NYI, NMI, & SDMI CONVENTIONS
2021-07-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Decatur, First Church, 1177 W. Hickory Point Rd, Decatur, IL, 62526
The leaders of NYI, NMI & SDMI are working together to plan and coordinate the work of the conventions at Decatur First on Friday, July 16. Be watching for more Information.

ILLINOIS DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
2021-07-16 19:00 - 2021-07-17 17:00 | Decatur, First Church, 1177 W. Hickory Point Rd, Decatur, IL, 62526
The 2021 District Assembly will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 16, 2021 with the Ordination Ritual.
The Assembly will continue with the business and reports on Saturday.
The event is being held at Decatur First Church of the Nazarene.

KIDS CAMP @ CAMP WARREN
2021-07-19 10:00 - 2021-07-23 12:30 | Passion Church Campus (Camp Warren), 4225 Camp Warren Lane, Decatur, IL, 62521, United States
Plans are underway to return to Camp Warren for Kids Camp, July 19-23, 2021.
Be watching for more details!

m&m Retreat
2021-10-01 - 2021-10-03, 2022-09-30 - 2022-10-02 | Embassy Suites, St. Charles, MO, United States

District M.I.T.
2021-10-16 | Pana First Church of the Nazarene, 1200 E. 6th St., Pana, Illinois, 62557

Olivet Homecoming
2021-10-21 - 2021-10-23 | Olivet Nazarene University, ONE UNIVERSITY AVE, BOURBONNAIS, IL, 60914, United States

District Advisory Board
2021-10-30 | District Office, 2 Chestnut Court, Bethalto, IL, 62010, United States

CPR (Church Planting Refresher)
2021-11-05 - 2021-11-06 | MO
All pastors and church leaders are encouraged to participate in this training. It helps develop a heart to help plant churches
Register by emailing office@illininaz.org.
Hotel block at Holiday Inn Express, Use this LINK to make reservations.

NYI Spiritual Life Retreat
2021-11-12 19:00 - 2021-11-14 13:00 | Eagle Crest Camp & Retreat Center, 823 Columbia Rd, Washburn, IL, United States
7 pm Friday – After Lunch, Sunday
Early Bird Registration: Sept. 15 – Oct 15@ $115
Standard Registration: Oct. 15 – 31 @ $125
Oct. 31 is the registration DEADLINE
Must be postmarked by 10/31
Eagle Crest Camp & Retreat Center
CHECK IT OUT!
823 Columbia Rd
Washburn, IL Approximately 30 miles northeast of Peoria!

Team Day North
2022-01-08 | Decatur, First Church, 1177 W. Hickory Point Rd, Decatur, IL, 62526

Team Day 2022 North
2022-01-08 09:00 - 14:00 | Decatur, First Church, 1177 W. Hickory Point Rd, Decatur, IL, 62526
Team Day
2022

Join us for a day dedicated to sharpening your skills and learning from other Christian sisters and brothers in the ministry trenches just like you! Two breakout growing opportunities and a closing session.
January 8, 2022 – Decatur First ChurchRegistration: 8:30amEvent: 9:00am-2:00pmRegister Now (Free)

Breakout Sessions

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Sanctification 101
Dr. Timothy Crutcher (Breakout Session 1 only)
Holiness is not a complicated reality. It is actually the thread that ties together what we know about who God is, who we are as human beings, and how we relate to God. In this workshop, we will present holiness and sanctification in a simple yet powerful way that makes those ideas exciting and hopeful and worth aspiring to live out.

Facilitating: Symptoms of Survivors and Theological Comparisons after Calamities
Dr. James Hicks, ONU Field SDMI Coordinator (Breakout Session 1 & 2)
This workshop will reveal changes within people after a national Crisis and share theological directions to assist those needs. Applications will be made from developmental psychology and can be used not only in the development of small groups but other forms of ministry.

Small Group Ministry
Dr. James Hicks, ONU Field SDMI Coordinator (Breakout Session 1 & 2)
This workshop will highlight some of the key elements to making Christ-like disciples that make Christ-like disciples through the ministry of small groups. Churches of every shape and size will benefit from hearing the thoughts and practices from Dr. Hicks as he shares various ways to increase discipleship through the important ministry of small groups.

NMI President’s/Council Training
Ms. Kelly Love, Kansas District NMI President (Breakout Session 2 Only)
Kelly will walk through a resource handbook that will assist you in developing your NMI program to encourage and equip your ministry in missions.

Youth Culture Translator: How to relate and connect with students!
Jared Bouton (Breakout Session 1 & 2)
One of the most important aspects of ministry is being and remaining relevant to those to which you are ministering. This is increasingly harder as we grow older and the age gap becomes bigger and bigger from those who are youth. Learn tactics and resources to help you be and stay relevant in the world of students today.

Dealing with Church Finances
Rev. Terry Armstrong, Carolyn Peters, and Michelle Trambley (Breakout Session 1 & 2)
Understanding the issues of audit, pastor’s compensation pay package and the tax liability, Funding the Mission.

Taller de español One
David Samayoa (Breakout Session 1 Only)
Una aproximación a la doctrina, gobierno, práctica y obra de evangelización y proclamación de Santidad de la iglesia del Nazareno.

Taller de español Two
Sonia Samayoa (Breakout Session 2 Only)
Aprendiendo las formas de desarrollar una lección bíblica y con propósito para los niños de acuerdo a sus edades.

Keynote Plenary Session
Dr. Mike Palmer, Missouri District Superintendent
Mike is a dynamic communicator! He has served as a pastor, evangelist and district superintendent. He loves Jesus, loves people and is an effective communicator of the gospel. He will be presenting a message of encouragement and inspiration as we try to discover how to continue to navigate these difficult and discouraging days.

Register Now (Free)

Schedule

8:30am – Registration9:30am – Opening Session9:30am – Breakout Session 110:30am – Break10:45am – Breakout Session 212:00pm – Closing Plenary Session
Register Now (Free)

Team Day South
2022-01-22 | Salem Grace Church of the Nazarene, 1900 N. Broadway, Salem, IL, 62881, United States

Team Day 2022 South
2022-01-22 09:00 - 14:00 | Salem Grace Church of the Nazarene, 1900 N. Broadway, Salem, IL, 62881, United States
Team Day
2022 South

Join us for a day dedicated to sharpening your skills and learning from other Christian sisters and brothers in the ministry trenches just like you! Two breakout growing opportunities and a closing session.
January 8, 2022 – Salem GraceRegistration: 8:30amEvent: 9:00am-2:00pmRegister Now (Free)

Breakout Sessions

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Sanctification 101
Dr. Timothy Crutcher (Breakout Session 1 only)
Holiness is not a complicated reality. It is actually the thread that ties together what we know about who God is, who we are as human beings, and how we relate to God. In this workshop, we will present holiness and sanctification in a simple yet powerful way that makes those ideas exciting and hopeful and worth aspiring to live out.

Facilitating: Symptoms of Survivors and Theological Comparisons after Calamities
Dr. James Hicks, ONU Field SDMI Coordinator (Breakout Session 1 & 2 )
This workshop will reveal changes within people after a national Crisis and share theological directions to assist those needs. Applications will be made from developmental psychology and can be used not only in the development of small groups but other forms of ministry.

Small Group Ministry
Dr. James Hicks, ONU Field SDMI Coordinator (Breakout Session 1 & 2)
This workshop will highlight some of the key elements to making Christ-like disciples that make Christ-like disciples through the ministry of small groups. Churches of every shape and size will benefit from hearing the thoughts and practices from Dr. Hicks as he shares various ways to increase discipleship through the important ministry of small groups.

NMI President’s/Council Training
Ms. Kelly Love, Kansas District NMI President (Breakout Session 2 Only)
Kelly will walk through a resource handbook that will assist you in developing your NMI program to encourage and equip your ministry in missions.

Youth Culture Translator: How to relate and connect with students!
Jared Bouton (Breakout Session 1 & 2)
One of the most important aspects of ministry is being and remaining relevant to those to which you are ministering. This is increasingly harder as we grow older and the age gap becomes bigger and bigger from those who are youth. Learn tactics and resources to help you be and stay relevant in the world of students today.

Dealing with Church Finances
Rev. Terry Armstrong, Carolyn Peters, and Michelle Trambley (Breakout Session 1 & 2)
Understanding the issues of audit, pastor’s compensation pay package and the tax liability, Funding the Mission.

Taller de español Uno
David Samayoa (Breakout Session 1 Only)
Una aproximación a la doctrina, gobierno, práctica y obra de evangelización y proclamación de Santidad de la iglesia del Nazareno.

Taller de español Dos
Sonia Samayoa (Breakout Session 2 Only)
Aprendiendo las formas de desarrollar una lección bíblica y con propósito para los niños de acuerdo a sus edades.

A Creative God Creates A Creative Church
Danaka Bulthuis (Breakout Session 1 & 2)
Trees, Sorcerers, and Tent Stakes God used them all. Sit with other believers as we search for God’s gift to us. In our obedience, we must use that gift to disciple others.
Our churches have been pushed into changing during the past couple of years. Can you learn to embrace this moment in time or are you struggling to return to “normal”? Just as a rubber band once stretched cannot return to its original shape, our churches will never be the same shape again. Spend some time today searching and understanding the call of the Nazarene Church to reach the nations, how our world is changing, and how we need to look at our future. God always provides direction for His church. What path could He be calling you to follow? How can you build your church body to further His kingdom? Would He really be asking you to do something creative? 2.5% of humans come up with new ideas on their own, but 97.5% of us will be used by God to come up with new ideas. Are you ready for God to stretch your mind?

Keynote Plenary Session
Dr. Mike Palmer, Missouri District Superintendent
Mike is a dynamic communicator! He has served as a pastor, evangelist and district superintendent. He loves Jesus, loves people and is an effective communicator of the gospel. He will be presenting a message of encouragement and inspiration as we try to discover how to continue to navigate these difficult and discouraging days.

Register Now (Free)

Schedule

8:30am – Registration9:30am – Opening Session9:30am – Breakout Session 110:30am – Break10:45am – Breakout Session 212:00pm – Closing Plenary Session
Register Now (Free)

Board of Ministry Meeting
2022-02-05 | MO
District License Renewal Interviews

District Celebrate Life
2022-03-11 - 2022-03-12 | Roxana, Roxana, IL
District Celebrate Life will be at Roxana, March 11 & 12, 2022! Registration is due by February 12, 2022. Send the registration form to the address on the registration form. After February 12, the registration price increases by $10.
District DCL Registration Student forms 2022

District Finance Committee Mtg.
2022-04-02 14:00 - 16:00 | MO

District Children’s Quiz
2022-04-23 10:00 - 17:00 | Salem Grace Church of the Nazarene, 1900 N. Broadway, Salem, IL, 62881, United States

Board of Ministry Meeting
2022-04-30 | Mattoon East Side, 2129 S. 9th St., Mattoon, IL, 61938, United States
Ordinand & First Time District License Interviews

2022 REGIONAL CELEBRATE LIFE @ OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
2022-05-12 08:00 - 2022-05-14 17:00 | Olivet Nazarene University, ONE UNIVERSITY AVE, BOURBONNAIS, IL, 60914, United States
After 2 years off, Celebrate Life is back on the calendar. Cost is $125/person which includes registration, meals, lodging and a chance to participate in sports and 3 worship services with LaMorris Crawford speaking. Deadline is April 15, District RCL Reg Forms 2022ONU RELEASE OF CLAIMS FORM2022 ONU ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT

Regional Children’s Quiz
2022-06-03 - 2022-06-04 | Olivet Nazarene University, ONE UNIVERSITY AVE, BOURBONNAIS, IL, 60914, United States

National Hispanic Conference
2022-06-16 - 2022-06-18 | Southern Nazarene University, Bethany, Oklahoma

National Black Nazarene Conference
2022-07-07 - 2022-07-10 | MO

District Men of Purpose Conference
2022-08-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Decatur, First Church, 1177 W. Hickory Point Rd, Decatur, IL, 62526
Men's Fall 2022 Poster

Lay Retreat 2022
2022-09-16 08:00 - 2022-09-18 17:00 | MO
Everything you need to know about Lay Retreat 2022
Poster

SPARK Children’s Workers’ Retreat
2022-09-29 - 2022-10-01 | Pinecrest Campground, 1252 Hwy C., Fredericktown, MO, 63645, United States

District Men of Purpose Conference - North
2022-10-15 09:15 - 14:00 | Decatur, First Church, 1177 W. Hickory Point Rd, Decatur, IL, 62526
Illinois District Church of the Nazarene Discipleship International
2022 Men of Purpose Conference
Challenging Men to be better husbands, fathers, leaders and followers of Christ.
Rev. Tim Crump will be our special guest speaker for the day. Tim is no stranger to many of us, having pastored for several years at D1NAZ. Since July 2016, Tim has served as the District Superintendent of the Southwest Indiana District Church of the Nazarene. Tim and his wife Cindy live in Bedford, IN. Tim’s ministry will strengthen and encourage us in our walk with Christ.
Pastor Russ Burch, from Taylorville, will be our worship leader for the day!
Schedule of Events:

9:15 am – Check-in and Networking (coffee and donuts)
9:45 am – Session One
11:45 am – Lunch (included with registration)
12:35 pm – Session Two
2:00 pm – Closing

Cost is $16.00 per person
Register Now!
Deadline to register is Sunday, October 9.
For additional information, call or text Russell Brewer at 618-604-0634.
