Important Ministerial Studies Links:
The Illinois District School of Ministry (IDSM) is designed for individuals who desire to take ministerial classes on the Illinois District. The goal of IDSM is to provide an educational opportunity where the student has local access to classes that are required by the Church of the Nazarene in preparation for becoming an ordained minister.
January 2 – February 13, 2025: New Testament Gospels
The class will be taught by Pastor Bob Flint, and offered on Zoom or in person at Glenview Nazarene Church on Thursdays from 6:00 – 8:30 PM. The cost of this class is $100 dollars. If you are interested in being added to the class roster please email the Studies Board Secretary, Rev. Cory Swinderman.
March 6 – April 3, 2025: Introduction to the Old Testament
The class will be taught by Pastor Bob Flint, and offered on Zoom or in person at Glenview Nazarene Church on Thursdays from 6:00 – 8:30 PM. The cost of this class is $100 dollars. If you are interested in being added to the class roster please email the Studies Board Secretary, Rev. Cory Swinderman.
April 24 – May 22, 2025: Pauline Epistles
The class will be taught by Pastor Bob Flint, and offered on Zoom or in person at Glenview Nazarene Church on Thursdays from 6:00 – 8:30 PM. The cost of this class is $100 dollars. If you are interested in being added to the class roster please email the Studies Board Secretary, Rev. Cory Swinderman.
Questions about the IDSM or upcoming classes? Please contact the Director of the Illinois School of Ministry, Rev. Bob Flint.
Links to Other Validated Online Ministry Preparation Programs:
Nazarene Bible College (English and Spanish): Degree and Non Degree Ministry Programs
Northwest Nazarene University (English): Course of Study Online
Mount Vernon Nazarene University (English): MVNU has discontinued their online Certificate of Ministry Preparation Program as of January 2025.
ENTE Program (Spanish): Non Degree Ministry Program