Illinois District Church of the Nazarene

District NMI Council Meeting
2021-09-25 | TBD

KIDS CAMP @ CAMP WARREN
2021-07-19 10:00 - 2021-07-23 12:30 (America/Chicago) | 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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

The C.A.R. (Connect and Resource) Project
2020-09-15 09:00 - 12:30
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.

District Advisory Board meeting
2020-08-22 10:30 - 14:30
The DAB will be meeting Saturday, August 22 at 10:30 a.m. at the District Office

District Advisory Board meeting
2020-07-18 12:30 - 14:00 | Salem Grace Church of the Nazarene, 1900 N. Broadway, Salem, IL, 62881, United States
The DAB will be meeting following the completion of the ‘District Assembly’.

District Assembly
2020-07-18 10:00 - 12:00
The District GATHERING
Like many events since March 15, 2020, the full District Conventions and Assembly as we know it has been cancelled. According to a special ruling by the General Supertindents, in accordance with the Manual, this year’s District Assembly will be conducted by the District Advisory Committee. The DAC will be meeting July 18 at 10:00 a.m. to conduct the business of the Assembly. We are working with the AV/Media people of the Salem Grace Church of the Nazarene to put a few of the key items on Live Streaming. As soon as we have the details worked out, there will be an email sent to all pastors and to the district emailing list giving you the link to watch. If you would like to be on the district email list, please send us your name and email address to office@illininaz.org.

District Credentials Meeting
2020-05-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Teleconference, IL, United States
Candidates for Ordination and 1st time District License

2020-03-14 08:00 - 17:00
Download the Camp Application Here: District Camp Form 2020

Trinidad & Tobago Mission Trip
2020-03-14 - 2020-03-22
The SERVE Team scheduled to travel to Trinidad & Tobago has been postponed. Be watching for updated information to the possibility of re-scheduling.
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District Celebrate Life
2020-03-13 - 2020-03-14
DCL Registration Student forms 2020
DCL Registration Sponsor forms 2020

District Teen Quiz
2020-03-06 19:00 - 2020-03-07 15:00 | Decatur West Side, 788 North Sunnyside Road, Decatur, IL, 62522, United States
Friday event begins at 7pm
Saturday morning event begins at 9am

District Teen Quiz
2020-02-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene, 227 West Washington St., Pittsfield, IL, 62363, United States

District Ministerial Studies Meeting
2020-02-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Mattoon East Side, 2129 S. 9th St., Mattoon, IL, 61938, United States
Renewal of District License
Watch for more details from District Secretary, Phil Alvord.

District Teen Quiz
2020-01-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Champaign First Church of the Nazarene, 2403 W. Kirby, Champaign, IL, 61821, United States

Team Day 2020
2020-01-11 09:30 - 14:00 | Virtual Teleconference, IL, United States
Team Day
2020

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 11, 2020 – Decatur First Church9:30am-2:00pmRegistration Closed – Contact Darcy Morr

Breakout Sessions

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Are You Using Women in Your Ministry?
Christen Sanders, Junior High & Young Adult Pastor (Breakout Session 2 only)
Fifty percent of the world is made up of women, yet their gifts continue to be the most under-utilized and over looked, especially in the church. When Jesus talked about the parable of the talents, he wasn’t just referring to men and their gifts. What would the church look like if women were better empowered to use their gifts as God intended instead of feeling like an imposter in a “man’s world?” This breakout session is for every male leader to begin to see and empower the gifts of women and for women to be encouraged by knowing that they too are valued and important in fulfilling the mission of Christ.

Budgets, Bookkeeping & Balance
Danaka Bulthuis, Business Manager & Local Missions Pastor (Breakout Session 1 only)
Do you control the budget and bills or do they control you? Give it all to God and let Him use your finances to bless your church family. Learn steps to create a budget, easy bookkeeping, and how to use your talents to multiply God’s gifts.

Be an Encourager: How Spouses and Lay People Support Pastors
Cindy Lewis, Wife of Lead Pastor Adam Lewis
This session explores ways that lay people and the spouses of pastors can support their pastor in difficult and trying times

Children’s Vision & Programming: The “what” and “how-to” in day-to-day children’s ministry
D1 Kids Ministry Team (Ryan Lutz, Children & Family Pastor, Erech Pierson, Karen Weikle & Holly Urquhart)
Join us to discuss how to spread the vision and “put boots on the ground” with children and volunteers in your church.

Getting the Lay of the Land - Assessing Your Church’s Ministry Setting & Deciding What To Do Next
Adam Lewis, Lead Pastor (Breakout Session 2 only)
As leaders, one item that must be done is to define reality and offer hope. Sometimes, the ministry the local church is offering doesn’t match their community nor does it make any kind of impact for the present or future of the church. Taking a look at your surroundings and then modeling your ministry to fit your community is essential to growing a congregation.

Leading a Prayer Revival in Your Church
Linda George, Evangelist & Intercessor
Acts 12:5 says, “While Peter was in prison, the church was fervently praying for him.” There is nothing more powerful than a praying church. Of all the items on our To Do lists each week, prayer is without question the most important task we have to do ourselves and to lead others to do as well. Linda will share how to create opportunities to make your church a praying church!

Life Together
Aaron Lynn, Lead Pastor, Belleville First
In this session we will explore the ways in which we can foster a deeper sense of community in our churches and connect with others.

Local Missions Not Outreach
Danaka Bulthuis, Local Missions Pastor & Business Manager (Breakout Session 2 only)
“Missionaries go where the church does not reach.” What area comes to mind when you read that statement? Africa or the Middle East? What about “that” part of town? What about the bar down the road? What about the public school? What about your neighbor’s house? What about your basement where the group of teens come to hang out? Mission trips do not have to be overseas. They can be across town or down the road. How do you start? Come learn some ideas and hear some stories that might work in your local area.

LGBT+ Outreach: An Introduction
Mitchell Yaksh, Rooted Discipleship Director
Approaching the LGBT+ community can be daunting and confusing. However, it is possible to honor your beliefs while presenting the authentic love of Jesus Christ to those around you. Come hear a biblical basis for loving through belief differences.

Redefining Pastoral Care & Leadership Development
Ben Alexander, Executive & Youth Pastor
Pastor, if you feel that you have to do everything in your church, things need to change. Leadership in the local church is more about developing leaders around you than about micromanaging to validate your employment. Learn to delegate, grow leaders, and multiply the effectiveness of your ministry.

Preachers of Habit: Disciplines of Week-to-Week Preaching
Adam Lewis, Lead Pastor (Breakout Session 1 only)
This session will focus on the sermon-writing process including what practices are best to effectively communicate each week, how to plan ahead, and how to choose the right time to use content.

The Path: First Steps to Discipleship
Brian Hay, Discipleship Pastor
This will train participants how to use “The Path” videos to help those new to the faith or the church get a good start in their discipleship journey. Participants will also be given discipleship resources to help their people grow in the faith.

The Unicorn That Is Young Adult Ministry
Christen Sanders, Jr. High & Young Adult Pastor at D1Naz & Tyler Ross, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship at Millikin University in Decatur (Breakout Session 1 only)
Are they college age? Are they singles? Are they young marrieds? Are they even millennials? What is the age range? There are so many unknowns in young adult ministry, but one thing we do know is that there is a startling rate of decline regarding involvement of young adults in our churches. Ready to reach them?! “How do I even get started?” And “What should I expect?” We hope to offer you some navigation tips into these seemingly uncharted waters to reach the future of our church.

Evangelismo: Corazón Y Mente De Tu Congregación
(Breakout Session 1 only)
Enseñe a nuestra iglesia a amar a Dios con todo su corazón y cumplir con la Gran Comisión.

El Poder Del Cambio
(Breakout Session 2 only)
Aprendiendo a usar los recursos de la iglesia para llegar a aquellos que aún no están en la iglesia.

Schedule

8:30am – Registration9:30am – Breakout Session 110:45am – Breakout Session 2Noon – Lunch1:00pm – Closing Session2:00pm – Head Home

District Ministers and DAB Family Christmas
2019-12-07 10:30 - 14:00 | Thelma Keller Convention Center, 1202 N. Keller Dr., Effingham, IL, 62401, United States
Registration and Reception start at 10:30 a.m.
Lunch to be served at 11:30 a.m.
Register by calling the District Office (618-717-0381) or emailing becky@illininaz by November 29,

District Teen Quiz
2019-11-09 08:00 - 15:00 | Beardstown Church of the Nazarene, 919 Jackson, Beardstown, IL, 62618, United States

District Advisory Board Meeting
2019-11-01 18:30 - 21:30 | District Office, 2 Chestnut Court, Bethalto, IL, 62010, United States

Prime Time 2019
2019-10-28 09:30 - 14:00 | Salem Grace Church of the Nazarene, 1900 N. Broadway, Salem, IL, 62881, United States
Guest Speaker
Nina Gunter, General Superintendent Emeritus
Worship
Bob & Jennifer Wilkerson

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Lay Retreat 2019
2019-09-13 16:00 - 2019-09-15 13:00 | Passion Church Campus (Camp Warren), 4225 Camp Warren Lane, Decatur, IL, 62521, United States
DON’T MISS THIS EXCITING EVENT TO EXPERIENCE
A WEEKEND OF SPIRITUAL RENEWAL
Dr. Brian L. Powell serves as the District Superintendent of the Kentucky District. He is passionate about training pastors and leaders for service in the church and believes that God’s call on his life is to cultivate and sustain a culture of renewal, discipleship, and mission as it relates to the church.
The Chosen Ones feature three generations of smooth family harmony, blending traditional and progressive Southern Gospel with light Contemporary Christian music. Their unique approach to Gospel Music appeals to a diverse audience.
Lay retreat is for all adults, singles as well as couples, that are 18 years of age and out of high school. No children/teens are allowed EXCEPT babies who are nursing. This weekend is a time set aside for all lay-people and pastors to relax, have fun, meet new people, enjoy services with special music and grow closer to God.
Rooms include bedding, bathroom, and shower. Towels will not be provided. The “Early Bird” cost for each adult is $110 and their registrations should be postmarked by September 1st. This includes lodging and meals. Camper trailers & RV’s are also welcome at this price. Any registrations after September 1st will require a $10 late fee.
Some of our activities include:

Paddle boats,
washers,
bags,
horseshoes,
board games,
BEANO,
a bonfire,
zipline, and
a fun live auction.

Fun items, homemade goodies, home-grown produce, and other desired items in good condition are encouraged to be donated to the auction! All proceeds go to help pastors on our district who are in need.
Lay Retreat is being held at Camp Warren, 4225 Camp Warren Lane in Decatur, Illinois. Further details & descriptions, including this year’s shirt design, can be found on our Facebook page: IL District Lay Retreat.
Registration begins at 4:00 pm on Friday, Sep.13th in the Retreat Center. An evening meal will begin at 6:00 pm with a kick-off service at 7:30 pm. The retreat will end after lunch on Sunday. If you are unable to stay with us but would like to join us for a meal, the cost will be $8/meal or $6 for breakfast.
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