Illinois District Church of the Nazarene

The C.A.R. (Connect and Resource) Project
2020-09-15 09:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago)
Our next C.A.R. Project will be on Tuesday, September 15. We will open the doors for fellowship at 9:00 a.m. and our session will begin at 9:30 a.m. This session will be presented by Dr. Jim Cooper. Jim has served the church as youth pastor, pastor, missionary and district superintendent. In his last pastorate in San Jose, California, he led the church in developing multi-congregations in one church. He will bring his wisdom, experience and expertise to help us gain a better understanding of the role of strategic planning in leading a congregation forward particularly in this season of the ‘new normal.’
For those who are able to stick around, we will fellowship at the table of a local restaurant.

LAY RETREAT 2020
2020-09-25 16:00 - 2020-09-27 13:00
Greetings to all our wonderful lay people in the Illinois District!
We are so excited that we are able to still have Lay Retreat in the IL District this year. With all that has gone on in 2020, this will be a great time of refreshing, uplifting, and encouraging one another as you continue to serve the Lord in your church. Please make plans to attend this great weekend, at a NEW LOCATION, with some great messages by our District Leadership Team, Pastor Terry and Becky Armstrong. Inspiring and meaningful worship will happen throughout the weekend, as well as times of learning from other various district leaders. You don’t want to miss this great weekend!
God bless you as we all –
Serve HIM together,
B.J. Thelander
Illinois District SDMI Chairperson
Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene
Lead Pastor

m&m RETREAT 2020
2020-10-09 15:00 - 2020-10-11 15:00
The annual m&m (minister & mates) retreat will be held October 9, 10, and 11 at Embassy Suites in St. Charles, MO.
This is a retreat designed and purposed to allow our pastors and their spouse to break away for a couple of nights to fellowship and pray and worship and laugh with other pastors and spouses from across the Illinois District.
Laymen, you are ENCOURAGED to PUSH your pastor to make this event a priority to get renewed and refreshed. The cost is $400/couple or $350/individual. Every church is encouraged to send and cover the cost of this retreat for their pastor and spouse and their staff.
Contact either Becky or Terry Armstrong for additional information or details.

2020 MIT (Minister's In Training) DAY
2020-10-24 08:00 - 17:00
All district licensed minister’s are expected to participate in the MIT day at the Pana Church of the Nazarene. For more details call Rita Briggs at 217-521-7402.

SPARK - A Children's Worker Workshop
2020-11-07 10:00 - 12:30 | ONLINE
SPARK – A CHILDREN’S WORKER TRAINING
led by Trey & Candice Brooks, co-founders of Equip to Engage.
November 7, 2020
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Online, using ZOOM!
The Event is Free, but registration is required to get Zoom link!
paste: https://forms.gle/zp2HZrw6yGRkhofo8 into your browser

District Advisory Board Meeting
2020-11-14 10:00 - 12:30
The DAB will be meeting virtually!

C.A.R. (Connect And Resource) Project
2020-11-17 09:30 - 12:00 | 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

Teen Bible Quiz
2021-02-06 09:30 - 2026-07-27 14:30

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!

District NMI Council Meeting
2021-09-25 | TBD

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

District SDMI Council Meeting
2021-10-09 | TBD

TEEN QUIZZING - Romans 1-7
2021-10-09 | Effingham Hispanic, 16450 N. Nazarene Rd., EffinghamIL,, Illinois, 62401

District Zone Missionary Tour w/ Bruce & Cinda McKellips
2021-10-12 - 2021-10-20
Bruce & Cinda are currently serving in Lis-bon, Portugal. Bruce is the Field Strategy Coordinator for the Western Mediterranean Field (Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and Greece) and Cinda is the West Med Field treasurer.
Oct 12 – Illinois River Area – Mt. Sterling, 7:00 pm
Oct 13 – Champaign Area – Champaign First, 6:30 pm
Oct 14 – Olivet Area – Olivet, 7:00 pm
Oct 15 – Mattoon Area – Effingham Hispanic, 7:00 pm
Oct 16 – Decatur Area – Clinton, 6:00 pm
Oct 17 – Belleville Emmanuel, 10:30 am
Oct 17 – Metro Area – Roxanna, 6:00 pm
Oct 18 – Springfield Area – Sherman, 7:00 pm
Oct 19 – Olney Area – Mt. Erie, 7:00 pm
Oct 20 -Mt. Vernon & Murphysboro Area – Anna First, 7:00 pm

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
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.

TEEN QUIZZING - Romans 1-10
2021-11-06 10:00 - 17:00 | Decatur, First Church, 1177 W. Hickory Point Rd, Decatur, IL, 62526

USA/Canada Regional SDMI Leadership Conference
2021-11-09 - 2021-11-11

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!

TEEN QUIZZING - St. Louis Top Ten
2021-12-03 - 2021-12-04 | TBD

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.

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Schedule

8:30am – Registration9:30am – Opening Session9:30am – Breakout Session 110:30am – Break10:45am – Breakout Session 212:00pm – Closing Plenary Session
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TEEN QUIZZING - Romans 1-16
2022-01-15 | Belleville Emmanuel Church of the Nazarene, 8201 Old St Louis Rd, Belleville, IL, 62223

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