NWIL - Important Date Changes
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The following events have been cancelled or rescheduled on the district calendar. Please mark your calendars accordingly.
01/21 - MST/ZF Meeting - CANCELLED
02/06 - NMI meeting - online
02/11 - POPS - online
02/18 - MST/ZF Meeting - CANCELLED
02/27 - District Celebrate Life - CANCELLED
03/02 - DAB MEETING 03/06 - Auxiliary meeting (NMI, NYI, SDMI)
03/11 - POPS - online 03/18 - MST/ZF Meeting - online 03/20 - Finance Committee 04/08 - POPS - online 04/10 - The Summit - CANCELLED (Due to COVID restrictions, each Auxiliary will determine their time & place of their Convention) 04/30-05/01 - District Assembly - RESCHEDULED (08/06-08/07) 08/06-08/07 - District Assembly - Pekin First | 
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NWIL - Funding the Mission & The Great Commission
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 For generations, Nazarenes have supported the World Evangelism Fund. Working together, we accomplish so much as the Body of Christ. Become a part of missions work and partner with the Church of the Nazarene to make Christlike disciples in the nations. In the Funding the Mission plan, the World Evangelism Fund is the vehicle through which we deliver the message of hope - and your church drives that mission. DECEMBER REPORT |
The General Church has suspended reporting attendance numbers during the pandemic |
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NMI - Nazarene Missions International
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We are people united in our belief that our involvement changes lives worldwide.
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Carole Eatock
District NMI President
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We are Vision.
We are Action.
We are Impact.
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Is this a Links Month?
A new year. A chance to do something better than we have done in the past. Do you struggle to care for your Links well, as I do? I've brainstormed ideas to communicate with them through the year. Maybe some will work in my setting; others may work in yours. Maybe you'll think of better ones!
First, do you know your Links? Are they a family, a couple, retired? Where are they? What do the they need? What restrictions are there for your Links? (Can you send mail or packages direct? What about cash?) In ALL your planning, keep these things in mind!
Next, devise a plan. Use holidays as reminders. How many events can you realistically do this year? Which months or holidays do you want to plan around? Determine to use the resources available. Involve a younger person; they can be a great help with technology.
January - Introduce your Links to your congregation; help them get acquainted. Share in services and social media. Do a Zoom meeting with the missionaries and church, or show a video (visit NWILNAZ.ORG). Ask the missionary if they have a video that you can share.
February - Valentine's Day. Do a Links love event. In services, on Zoom or social media (work with a young tech!) invite others to show love to your Links via email, social media, a phonecall, or even a card via US Postal Service!
March - St. Patrick's Day. Think green. Is cash (or gift card) something that your Links would deeplyappreciate? Be sure to check what works in your Links' situation.
April - Easter, spring. Is the cold weather hanging on? Maybe it is for your Links as well. Is a cheery card in order, or a bright bouquet? (Flowers? Ask about allergies!)
May - Mothers Day, Memorial Day. Remember the mother or retiree. Let the widow know she isn't forgotten, nor is her husband.
June - Flag Day, Fathers Day. Remember the dad or retiree. What about an event (in person or virtual) featuring the Links' country? Check with Rev. Ron Jansen about getting a flag for that country. Refresh the congregation's memory about your Links, with the help of your tech.
July - Parents Day. Connect with the parents. Host Christmas in July to benefit your Links,especially the children.
August - Back to School. Work with the parents: do they need school clothes or supplies? Or cash for those things? Be sure to work in ways most beneficial to thefamily in their circumstances.
September - Grandparents' Day. Ask your Links grandparents to tell you about their grandchildren. Plan what you will do for Christmas; if physical gifts are appropriate, they may take several weeks to ship.
October - Columbus Day. A great time to remind your congregation about your Links andtheir country.
November - Thanksgiving. Thank God for your Links and thank your Links for their work and service.
December - Christmas. How did you do this year? It's not too late to do something!
Did you find a couple of ways to connect with your Links this year? Maybe you found several ways! Maybe you'll be the best Links church they've ever had!
LINKS update for Norma Morgan:
Norma Morgan tested positive for Covid earlier this year. She is grateful she had a mild case and recovered quickly. Norma wants to thank all of our Links churches for the gifts, cards, and letters she received. However she is currently unable to get letters and cards sent at this time. Norma would appreciate your continued prayers and specifically with managing her high blood pressure. Norma wishes everyone a Happy New Year.
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NYI - Nazarene Youth International
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Teen Camp 2021 Final date and information coming soon. |
IMPORTANT UPDATE
 Due to rising numbers of COVID cases and for the safety of our youth and youth workers, District Celebrate Life that was scheduled for February 27, 2021 has been cancelled. This was not an easy decision for our leadership to make. We prayed, had great conversation, and considered everyone's safety.
Regional CL at Olivet, May 13-15 is still being considered. It all depends on COVID regulations and the safety of all involved. If Regional CL is held, we are working on a way for our youth to be able to attend.
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NYI - Young Adult Ministry
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Young Adult Allies, NYI sees all of you and has heard you and we want to do everything we can to keep you connected. Not just connected to us, but more importantly to God. In order to do that we need your help. If you are a recent high school graduate, 18-23 years old, or you know someone in your church that fits into that age group, please send your information to us.
We want to help you get connected to a group that will help you and challenge you to continue growing in your faith whether you are attending school far from your NWIL district family or you are working within a NWIL community.
We, your NWIL family, love you and want you to know you matter and you are needed to accomplish the goal God has set before us. So if you are a college aged student or a church leader/pastor would you please give Ronda Hollars a call or send an email with young adults (18-23)name(s) and contact information so that we can begin connecting them with resources to help them continue maturing in their faith with a body of believers surrounding them. Ronda Hollars: NWIL NYI College/Career Rep. |
NYI - Teen Bible Quizzing
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Global Center Links
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Shawn McLain, NYI Quiz Director
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Bible Quizzing is about "guiding our youth into God's Word and the Word into their lives."
Schedule 2021
01/16/21 - Pekin First
03/20/21 - Galesburg First
05/31/21-05/15/21 - CL - Olivet
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SDMI - Sunday School Discipleship International
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Subscribe to SDMI Connections: SDMI
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SDMI - Children's Ministry
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Brian EatockDistrict Children's Director
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July 15-18, 2021
Thursday-Sunday
Details coming soon!
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Children's Ministry Workers
If you're on Facebook, check out NWIL Children's Ministry and request to join! We will be sharing children's ministry ideas, curriculum ideas, VBS, online meetings, bouncing ideas off one another and encouraging each other as we all seek to point kids toward Christ.
The Church of the Nazarene provides us with many resources to help our Children's Ministry be the best that it can be. Click below to find resources.
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SDMI - Children's Quizzing
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Schedule 2021
02/13/21 - Pekin First
04/17/21 - Eureka Grace
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Please join our Facebook group
Information will be posted regarding upcoming meets and events.
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Follow Dr. Digalot and Canteen the Camel as they dig into the book of Exodus.
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Michael Downs
District Adult Ministries Director
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These twelve, downloadable lessons and supplemental videos can be utilized in small groups or as an individual study.
Faith Conversations at Home: Developed by The Foundry Publishing, these free resources will help parents and grandparents disciple their kids at home. Click here to see the video and Click here to download the handout.
Hope in the Midst Devotionals: The leadership of the Church of the Nazarene has provided a 14-Day devotional series as well as written devotionals by Dr. Chic Shaver.
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Here you will find the studies needed to pursue the Certificate of Lay Ministry. While anyone is welcome to take these studies, these studies are specifically designed for those who have gone through the steps as outlined by the Manual for the Church of the Nazarene and have already received the certificate to become a LayMinister. For more information, be sure and visit our Requirements For The Certificate of Lay Ministry page. Here you will find information on the process to become a Lay Minister.
Courses:
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John Comstock
Toll-Free: 888-243-2767
Direct: 913-577-2811
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ONLINE GROUPS
Check out our online groups at https://bit.ly/BeEngagedDPGroups. If your church would like embed codes to put any of these courses on your church website, let me know.
Download our app, receive daily Scripture-based on where you are on the spiritual journey, access our courses and content, receive updates about coming resources and webinars, and more!
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Don't let social distancing stop you from worshipping. Click one of the links below to worship with one of the churches on our district. May God give you peace and hope during this time. Have a joyous worship time.
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2021 Calendar
01/16 - NYI Quiz - Pekin First
02/6 NMI meeting - online
02/11 - POPS - online
02/13 - Children's Quiz - Pekin First 03/02 - DAB MEETING 03/06 - Auxiliary meeting (NMI, NYI, SDMI)
03/09 - Executive Finance Meeting 03/11 POPS - online 03/18 - MST/ZF Meeting - online 03/20 - Finance Committee Meeting - online 04/08 - POPS - online 08/06-08/07 - District Assembly - Pekin First
During the pandemic, all events are subject to change to online, rescheduled or cancelled. Please check the district calendar for up to date event information.
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9:45 am
Arrive and Gather with our District Team
10:00 am
POPS begins Worship - Word - Prayer - District Information
2020-2021  September 17 - Pekin First
October 8 - Crossbridge
November 12 - online
December 10 - online
January 14 - online
February 11 -online
March 11 - online
April 8 - online
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NWIL District Prayer Force
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Prayer Force Moving Forward!
The District Prayer Force Strategy to pray for every person living in Northwestern Illinois is moving forward. Six Prayer Force leaders have been identified allowing us to move forward in 18 of the 30 counties across the District. These leaders, their counties and contact information is as follows:
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Chuck Cobb - Mason & Tazewell
(309) 642-0244
Judy Davenport - Fulton, Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, Schyler & Warren (309) 259-9042 jdaven5@yahoo.com
Ronda Hollars - Bureau, Lee & Whiteside
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Patrick Lovell - Woodford, Marshall & Putnam
Tammy Shane - Henry, Knox & Mercer
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If you live in one of the above counties and are interested in being a part of the Prayer Force or learning more about it, please contact the above indicated Prayer Force leader.
2 Peter 3:9 "The Lord is not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." Therefore, every person deserves and must be prayed for by name.
If you live in one of the remaining 13 counties (Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, Jo Daviess, LaSalle, Livingston, McLean, Ogle, Peoria, Rock Island, Stark, Stephenson) and are interested in being a part of the Prayer Force or learning more about it, contact:
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY JUNE 10-17,2023
 The Global Ministry Center has given us a great resource. Click on nazarene.org for Stories, Find a Church, Grow in Faith, News, Announcements, Resources, Region News, Global News and so much more.
Click for Global Ministry Center contact information: GMC
COVID-19 UPDATE & RESOURCES
The Board of General Superintendents and additional Church of the Nazarene leadership continues to closely monitor the spread of COVID-19 and its impact on the church and people around the world. READ MORE
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Due to the current coronavirus concerns, the Global Ministry Center has suspended onsite staffing and a temporary telecommuting. We thank you for your patience. If you have any questions, please send us an email or phone message.
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Since we were not able to have District Assembly, please find attached the Handbook 2020.
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General Secretary Releases 2020 Statistics
General Secretary Gary Hartke and Nazarene Research Services released the annual Church of the Nazarene statistical reports for 2020. These detailed reports documenting the missional activities of the denomination on a global scale show growth for the Church of the Nazarene over the statistical year, as well as continued growth over the past decade.
Click for full article: 2020
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April 17, 2021 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Centennial Chapel on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University
One University Ave., Bourbonnais, IL
SHINE.FM Presents Ladies Day 2021!
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Tickets - $30.
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General Admission Seating.
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Social distancing will be implemented as guests arrive and take their seats.
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Luncheon will not be offered this year due to potential social distancing regulations.
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COVID-19 safety protocols will be undated closer to the event, if necessary.
Special Guests: Jordan Lee Dooley, Mandisa, Sherri Lynn, Lisa Graft
More event information is available online at Shine.FM or by calling the Shine.FM studios at 815-939-5330
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Olivet Nazarene University
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 OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY ELECTS NEW PRESIDENT
Gregg Chenoweth, Ph.D. to take leadership of the university on June 1, 2021
The Olivet Nazarene University Board of Trustees elected Gregg Chenoweth, Ph.D. as the 13th president of ONU. Dr. Chenoweth, currently the president of Bethel University (Indiana), will assume his duties as university president on June 1, 2021. He will succeed Dr. John C. Bowling, who in August 2019 announced his plans to retire.
"I am struck by the utter completeness of Dr. Chenoweth's qualifications theologically, professionally, academically, and personally," said Scott Sherwood, Board Chairman.
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 Olivet is excited to present the "Great People Know Great People" advocacy campaign. We are asking the Olivet community for support by recommending high school students in your circle of influence to attend Olivet. Our goal is to reach 5,000 recommendations by August 30, 2021. Not only will you be moving forward the mission of Olivet, "Education with a Christian Purpose", but you will also have opportunities to get free Olivet swag! Check out the different items below and recommend your first student.
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SCHEDULE A VISIT
EDUCATION WITH A CHRISTIAN PURPOSE
With more than 140 areas of study, 3500 enrolled students, and a stunning campus, Olivet Nazarene University stands tall as one of the nation's premier hubs of learning and faith. Our nationally recognized academic programs, title-winning athletics, vibrant, energized social climate and countless ministry opportunities make this place unique. Olivet seamlessly integrates passion and calling with career preparedness.
WE BELIEVE | YOU BELONG HERE
We offer several different ways for you to visit our beautiful campus! Whether you visit in person or online, choose a personalized visit or energetic event day, we want to show you all that Olivet has to offer. Choose from one of the several visit styles below.
Personalized Campus Visit
It's all about your dreams and goals! We want to plan a personalized visit just for you. We will schedule a time for you to take a campus tour, meet your admissions counselor, and visit with a professor.
Online Campus Visit
Explore campus with an online tour and set-up a virtual meeting with your admissions counselor. Of course, you will want to come to campus as soon as possible, but our online visit should help you in the meantime.
Purple & Gold Days
Specifically for high school seniors, we invite you to experience Life at Olivet when you visit campus on a high-energy, event-packed Purple and Gold Day!
Just for Juniors
Specifically for high school juniors and their parents, we invite you on campus to get a taste of what Olivet is all about.
Holidays @ Olivet
We are open many holidays that you might have off school. Take advantage of your day off and invest in your future by visiting Olivet's beautiful campus.
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PREACHING & MUSIC AMBASSADORS
Greetings from Olivet Nazarene University!
As we wrap up a very unpredictable fall of 2020, we are expectantly looking towards the spring of 2021. Today we begin the scheduling process for the Preaching and Music Ambassadors program for the spring of 2021. We would love to partner with you in ministry by sending a Preaching or Music Ambassador to your church during the spring semester.
You can select a date that works for your church and we will send a student or students to preach and/or lead worship. There is no financial obligation to the local church - Olivet is taking care of all the travel expenses with the help of individual donors. However, it would be helpful if someone from the church could house the student on Saturday evening and provide a lunch on Sunday after church. Your congregation is also welcome to take a love offering for the student(s).
If you are interested in hosting a Preaching or Music Ambassador, please visit this link
to fill out a request form by December 11th. Once all the requests are in, we will put together a tentative spring 2021 schedule and send that out to you by January 11th . In light of COVID-19, this schedule is subject to change depending upon university regulations. However, we are hoping and praying for the opportunity to visit your church in the spring of 2021.
This program is committed to the mentoring and transformation of the lives of the students that are a part of the program, and we believe that a major part of that mentoring and transformation happens when our students are given the opportunity to come to your churches. We are beyond grateful for the pastors and congregations that have welcomed our students over the years and have certainly made an impact on their lives!
If you have any specific questions, please email us at pama@olivet.edu
or call 815-936-3992. We look forward to working with you!
Grace and Peace, 
Anne Whalen
Associate Director of Church Relations
Director, Preaching and Music Ambassador Program
Dr. Carols Longberger II
ONU Church Relations, Director
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Church Multiplication Endowment Fund
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Give a GIFT that doesn't stop Giving!
Would you give $1.00 a month if it never stopped giving, never wore out, never changed its usefulness or purpose and transformed lives?
How many times do we give a gift to someone only to see it discarded at a later date or discover it was never used as intended? Have you ever wanted to give a gift that would never grow old or wear out, that would always be used for good and made a difference for eternity? NOW you can!
Jesus said "But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal."
Would you partner with your Northwestern Illinois District's vision to plant churches? You might wonder how you can make a difference or even be a part. Everyone can. We need some to plant, we need everyone to pray and we need many to invest.
The Church Multiplication Endowment Fund is designed to reach unreached people living on the NWIL District for Christ. Every dollar given will continue to give in perpetuity. An endowment fund uses the interest from the principle to do kingdom work. Will you help fund this goal?
Currently, our district property funds have been invested in planting 22 new churches these past three years and the district is in need of capital to continue to plant more! We need your help. Presently, there are 36 more potential church plants in various stages of planning which will require additional funding support.
Help us reach our GOAL of planting 300 churches by 2030. We see 300 churches as 3,000 disciplemakers who disciple 15,000 disciples gathering with 30,000 worshippers. Every dollar you give will continue to reach people for Christ your whole lifetime and beyond.
Would you consider a GIFT of $1.00 a month? We are not trying to take money from your local ministry where you give your tithes and offerings. We are asking for many to give a little. Our initial goal is 5,000 giving at least $1.00 a month. Would you be one of those 5,000 making a commitment to create a movement to plant churches that change lives? Here are ways to give:
1. You can give to your local church by marking your check or cash gift "NWIL CM Endowment" and your church treasurer will take it from there.
2. You can also choose to give online if you want to set up one time or reoccurring payments using debit/credit/Electronic Check on the district website at nwilnaz.org/GIVE/ On District Church Planting or direct CM Endowment Giving LINK. Or scan this QR code at the bottom of this article.
3. You can send a check or cash to NWIL District, 3520 Broadway St., Pekin, IL 61554 (please indicate CM Endowment on check memo)
We are also looking for those who might like to make greater kingdom investments!
You can give cash, stocks, bonds, real estate, livestock, grain, or other personal property. Basically, any asset of marketable value can be used to help fund this endowment. There are also charitable gift annuity options that allow you to specify the endowment fund or another ministry of your choice while allowing you to receive income for your lifetime and when you pass, your gift goes to the endowment fund or specified ministry. CLICK HERE to see other ways to model generosity. Gifts can be given in memory or in honor of someone.
Large or small: Why not leave a lasting legacy that lasts more than your lifetime.
For more information or confidential consultation please contact NWIL District Administrator, Jim Book 309-678-2357; NWIL District Treasurer, Ray Barker
309-645-7716; or the Nazarene Foundation directly at 913-577-2983.
Scan for CM Endowment Fund Giving
Every gift is tax deductible
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NWIL District Advisory Board
MINISTERIAL LAYMAN
Rev. Scott Sherwood Ken Roat
Rev. Bill Clark Carole Eatock
Rev. Lloyd Brock Keith Peachey
Rev. Kevin Donoho Kevin Singletary
Rev. Mark McCall
ONU Board of Trustees
Rev. Scott Sherwood Rev. William Clark
Rev. Lloyd Brock Cheryl Sherwood
Ken Roat
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Zone Facilitators
ZONE FACILITATORS & E-MAIL
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District Superintendent
Rev. Scott Sherwood
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District Secretary
District Administrator
Rev. James Book
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District Treasurer
District DCPI Coordinator
Rev. Ray Barker
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NWIL Office Manager
Pamela Smith
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 Board Of Ministry
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Course of Study
Rev. Karin Orwig
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 We are pleased to announce that our District Administrator, Rev. Jim Book, has been certified with the Myers & Briggs Foundation as a Certified Practitioner of the MBTI step I & step II instruments. We look forward to using this training in our ministerial preparation program and other applicable ways. You can contact Rev. Book if you would have interest in using these instruments and training in the ministry of your local church. |
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