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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
We are Vision.
We are Action.
We are Impact.
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Missions serving opportunity in Summer 2020 to Rockford Illinois!! Details coming soon!
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NMI - God is Calling! NWIL is Sending!
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Our denomination has defined a NazareneMissionary is either a sponsored missionary or global missionary. A sponsored missionary will serve up to four years in a localized need in the field, funded by a local community and affirmed by the local church, district and the Church of the Nazarene. A global missionary is one called to a lifetime of service and funded by World Evangelism Fund (WEF). Affirmed by the Church of the Nazarene with prior ministry experience the missionary will serve in a global assignment needed.
- Carole Eatock
Libby Sherwood
 "During my sophomore year of high school, God began to gently draw my heart to missions. He placed a longing in my heart to know Him more and to trust Him more. As I began this slow journey of growing deeper in my relationship with God, He challenged me to see my life and my future in a new way. At teen camp in 2014, God asked me to surrender my idea of what my future would be like in exchange for what He had in store. This was when He made my call to missions clear to me.
I decided to combine my love for learning with this call to missions. In May 2019, I graduated with my Biology degree from Olivet Nazarene University. I am currently working towards my goal of becoming a medical missionary and doctor. I envy your prayers as I begin the application process for medical school in June. God has done so much in my life and in my heart since my initial call five years ago and I cannot wait to see what else He has in store for me as I continue to prepare for and live into the call He has placed on my life."
Libby Sherwood
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"God desires NWIL to be a sending district and it is exciting to share with you those individuals who have felt a mission call on their heart. These young women have been bold to step out and say YES Jesus is speaking and I am listening. Please pray for these young ladies and others who are hearing Gods call! It is exciting to be a part of the Movement of God!"
- Carole Eatock
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Marissa Smith
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Leah Mason
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Anna McGovern
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AJ Urfer
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South Side Community Center
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Southside Community Center is located in Peoria IL. SCC is in the 61605 Zip code, which is in the top 100 most impoverished communities in the United States. Southside has been heavily impacted by white flight. White flight occurs when white city-dwellers move to surrounding communities to escape the influx of minorities. Because of thi s, many houses sit empty and community member's needs have been neglected. SCC's goal is to transform the community One Relationship at a Time. We hope to implement change by establishing healthy kids, healthy families, and a healthy community.
To transform the community we must work together as a body of Christ. SCC is extending an open invitation to any group who is willing to help serve. SCC has the ability to house fifty plus people in our building. We will serve the community through work projects, summer feeding program, and our summer day camp.
We would love for you to join us for a week in the summer of 2020.
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NYI - Nazarene Youth International
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Calling our generation to a dynamic life in Christ
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 February 22, 2020
8:30am-4:30pm
Location: Pekin First
Cost: $25.00
Deadline: February 3, 2020
All registrations postmarked after February 3
will pay $50.00 per participant
Please mail all Registration Forms & Payment to:
NWIL District
Attn: Celebrate Life
3520 Broadway St.
Pekin, IL 61554
**checks payable to: your local church
NEW THIS YEAR!
- NWIL NazIdol (rules attached)
- NazIdol - all participants & sponsors will go to the sanctuary at 3:00 to watch & vote for the winner of the NazIdol competition.
- T-shirt design forms can be printed, participants will bring design to CL, a basket will be provided in the Art room to put their design to be judged (form & rules attached)
- All Students & Sponsors are to write their checks to their local church
- Youth leader will write ONE check to NWIL-NYI
- Please include the spreadsheet with all students and sponsors attending (print - provided below)
- Copy of insurance card for all participants
- Please do not staple registration forms & insurance copy together. Please use a paper clip. (We make copies of all forms. This process helps us with time management)
- All fees must be paid in full and all forms provided before a student can participate
Participant Information
T-shirt design form
T-shirt design rules
NazIdol rules
Please take time to read all the paperwork that is included with this mailing. All CL information can also be found on the district website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Austin or Pam.
We are looking forward to a great time at Celebrate Life!
Austin Smith Pam Smith
District Celebrate Life Director Celebrate Life Co-Director
austinsouthsidecc@gmail.com nwilpamsmith@gmail.com
309-525-0715 309-208-7595
PARTICIPANT
YOUTH LEADER 
Click for complete details:
CL2020
SAVE THE DATE: CL@ONU MAY14-16, 2020
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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.
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NYI - Teen Bible Quizzing - Resources
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2019
12/6-12/7 - St. Louis
2020
01/18 - TBD
02/15 - Sterling Invitational
05/14-05/16 - CL - Olivet
Shawn McClain, NYI Quiz Director
815-670-9534
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New resources have been created to help you get the word out about Youth Quizzing! The virtual promo kit has editable files for you to promote your current ministry or recruit new ministries. Follow the link below and click the blue button that says 'promo kit.'
www.YouthQuiz.com
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Mark your calendars
July 27-31, 2020
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SDMI - Sunday School Discipleship International
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Ellyn Book
District SDMI Director
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Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Matthew 28:19-20
As you are going,
THINK BIG: Every relationship, every interaction, all inclusive.
And make disciples,
START SMALL: You. Be one. Be a Christ-like disciple. Re-present Jesus.
Baptizing them, immersing them in Jesus,
GO DEEP: Pray. Empty yourself. Sacrifice.
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SDMI - The Guy Who Had Two Wives
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| "This Guy Who Had Two Wives"
"Do we get to hear the rest of Joseph's story today?" he asked eagerly, peering up at me while positioning himself to maintain his place as first in line.
"We get to find out the next part," I told him. "What do you remember about Joseph so far?" I was curious about his answer, but it was also an attempt to keep him in one place while we waited for everyone else to finish up in the bathroom.
"Well, there was this guy who had two wives. And one of them had ten kids and the other didn't have any." From there, he proceeded to tell me all about Joseph and his brothers, even remembering some of their names, and recreated the story from our previous week in great detail.
All of this from the same kid who can rarely be found sitting with everyone else on the rug listening each week. He is often trying to help, getting something important, or seemingly finding any possible reason to be up and around.
Sometimes our afternoons at Good News Club feel a little chaotic and sometimes we leave the school feeling like we've merely survived the hour and a half. However, often things like this happen. The kid who spent last year crawling under the tables was the only one who knew the answer to the review question. The kid who wouldn't listen to anyone for the first three weeks wanted to pray with one of our leaders for Jesus to forgive him.
Each Tuesday we have a group of adults who faithfully show up at our elementary school, not knowing what the afternoon will hold, but praying that seeds will be planted in the lives of these kids. Even though it's not always obvious to us, we trust that God is at work, and we are grateful for the opportunity to play a small part.
This testimony was submitted by Steph Oost, member of Peoria First. She and a group of other committed adults practice evangelism, (they share the love of Jesus and His story) each week in a nearby elementary school. God is using them to reach kids crawling under tables and waiting to use the restroom! To God be the glory!
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Be watching for camp information & registration in MARCH.
Spots fill up quickly!
You don't want your child to miss this incredible event!
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June 21-24, 2020
SUNDAY-WEDNESDAY
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SDMI - Children's Ministry
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Lisa Abbott
District Children's Director
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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, borrowing curriculum, bouncing ideas off one another and encouraging each other as we all seek to point kids toward Christ.
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February 28-29, 2020
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PARTICIPANT COST
Early $50 Deadline: 1/29/20
Regular $55 Deadline: 2/14/20
Late $60 No Deadline
ADULT LEADER COST - $35
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CHECK-IN OPENS: 6PM
LOCATION
EASTVIEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH
1500 Airport Road
Normal, IL 61761
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SuperStart 2020. Please note that if you are interested in participating in this event, you'll need to register your own group and make arrangements for your weekend.
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Schedule
2019-2020
02/01/20 - Pekin First
04/25/20 -
Eureka Grace
Information will be posted regarding
upcoming meets and events.
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These are all district events. Everyone is invited. Church leaders, members and attendees will be equipped, encouraged and empowered for ministry.
Discipling our Children, Engaging Their Hearts - 01/11/20 - Peoria Nazarene
The Summit - 03/21/20 - Galesburg First
District Assembly 05/01-02/20 - Crossbridge
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The Great Commission Report is now available on the district website. You can access it anytime you would like. Choose
CHURCHES tab dropdown and choose bottom option
Great Commission Statistics. You can view a month or year to date or last year's numbers.
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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.
When you give to your local church, do you know the true impact your giving makes? This video shows how you help make Christlike disciples in the nations through your giving in the Funding the Mission plan. Thank you for your generosity!
FTM VIDEO
Support the work of the Church of the Nazarene through the World Evangelism Fund. Your personal gifts reach around the world to change lives and transform hearts in Jesus' name ... making Christlike disciples in the nations. Full Details: WEF
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Registration & Information:
LD2020
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2020 Theme...Together: Pursuing The Great Collaboration
March 2-5, 2020
3000 S John Young Parkway
Orlando, FL
Join us at our 2020 Global Conference as we continue the mobilization conversation with a focus on the importance of collaboration, coming together as a body of believers. We are better together!
What is missing from many of our efforts and strategies? Doing it
Together! We are all very familiar with the Great Commission and the challenge to "Go." There has been much taught on the Great Commandment and the need to go with "Love." But it is the last part of Jesus' mission - which was Jesus' final prayer - that we have forgotten. It's the Great Collaboration - that we are to go in love Together!
"...that they may be one as we are one - I in them and you in me - so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me..." John 17:22-23
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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
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FROM WHERE YOU ARE
As one of the nation's top Christian universities, Olivet Nazarene University has strived to provide education with a Christian purpose since 1907. With more than 30 programs, we offer online graduate, undergraduate, and professional development programs to meet the challenges of today's workplace.
Whether you want an academic degree or just want to advance your career, Olivet is the right place to start. We believe education helps with more than just a career. It makes you a better person and a greater contribution to your community. It makes you a better you. You know where you are. Now let's discover where you'll go.
WE BELIEVE IN PEOPLE.
We believe that education unlocks your potential. We know that an educated person has a significant impact on the community and the world. At Olivet Online, we believe in you.
WE BELIEVE IN COMMUNITY.
At Olivet Online, you're more than just a number - you're part of the Olivet family. And that means having access to the support of our faculty, staff and chaplain, not to mention our connected network of alumni and corporate partners.
WE BELIEVE IN LIVING OUR MISSION.
Our mission is to urgently impact as many souls as possible by creating avenues that add value to their lives. Simply put, we want to positively impact you so that, in turn, you can impact others. As an Olivet Online student, you'll experience that in every interaction you have with our team.
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 Ever wonder how the online format could work for you? Hear how Pastor Rich Doering was able to build real relationships with his classmates through the online M
aster of Arts in Pastoral Leadership program!
The next MAPL cohort starts January 13th, 2020!
Click the link for more information and to apply online:
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Upcoming events on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University and around the world, including Homecoming, concert events, golf outings, alumni gatherings and much more
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OLIVET EVENTS
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MELTDOWN
TICKETS $20
PREMIER SEATING $25
CENTENNIAL CHAPEL on the campus of OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
BOURBONNAIS, ILLINOIS
The hottest music jam of winter - Meltdown 2020 - is heating up in Bourbonnais on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University!
On February 22 (2.22.2020), join 3,000 young people at this indoor music festival - hosting some of today's hottest artists, featuring Hollyn and including: GAWVI, Speaker B Haley from TobyMac's DiverseCity, Vertical Worship, and introducing Elle Limebear.
The perfect event for a group of friends or youth group to combat the winter blues!
Doors open at 5pm and the concert begins at 6pm. Click
here
for tickets!
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Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL
Monday-Wednesday * June 1-3, 2020
What is PALCON?
Pastors and Leaders Conference (PALCON) is a gathering designed for all Nazarene clergy - pastors, chaplains, evangelists, staff ministers, and missionaries.
Click for registration and information:
PALCON2020
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2019-2020 Schedule
02/13/20 - Canton First
03/12/20 - Rock Island First
04/16/20 - Reachway
9:45 am
Arrive and Gather with our District Team
10:00 am
POPS begins
Worship - Word - Prayer - District Information
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~2020~
01/17-01/18 - Exploring the Call to Ministry
01/16 - MST/ZF online mtg. 9:30am-11:30am
01/18 - Teen Quiz
01/21 - DAB - 6:30pm - Peoria Nazarene
01/21 - SDMI mtg. - Peoria, Book Residence
02/01 - Children's Quiz - Pekin First
02/08 - NMI, NYI, SDMI Meeting - 9:00am - Peoria Nazarene
02/13 - POPS - Canton First
02/15 - Sterling Invitational Quiz - Sterling First
02/20 - MST/ZF mtg. 9:30am-2:00pm - Peoria Nazarene
02/22 - District Celebrate Life - Pekin First
02/26 - Executive Finance Meeting
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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. Five Prayer Force leaders have been identified allowing us to move forward in 17 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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Debbie Lyons - Winnebago
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 & Conventions 2021
General Convention June 23 - June 26, 2021
General Assembly June 27-July 2, 2021
Indianapolis, IN
The Church of the Nazarene is a Protestant Christian church in the Wesleyan, Holiness tradition.
Organized in 1908, the denomination is now home to about 2.5 million members worshipping in more than 30,000 congregations in 162 world areas.
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Are exciting things happening in your church? We would love to share it with our district family. Please send a short article and pictures to
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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
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
Rev. Bob Hasselbring
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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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