Casey Bloom - Eurasia

We are sending our condolences to Casey Bloom and her family in the sudden passing of her father David Bloom. 

The Senica Family

Serving in Mesoamerica

Home church: Crossbridge

Episode 2 Podcast - An update and some Practices for Delighting in each others Differences

Hello friends and supporters. 

Our second podcast update is here. You can find our Podcast on Apple, Amazon, Podbean and iHeartRadio. 

You can find the episode here at these links. 

Podbean: https://thesenica7.podbean.com

Amazon Podcasts: f4820746-5cfb-4863-a797-6d578ff7201e

Apple Podcasts: id1624547044

iHeartRadio Podcasts: 96996222

Like and Subscribe to the podcast so you stay up to date when we release new ones! 

If you have any trouble listening please let us know! 

Blessings to you all, 

Sam, Kristi, Tyler, Madilyn, Owen and Edith Senica and Little Baby (Girl!) Senica

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Computer Science + eSports Camp

The Computer Science Department is partnering with the eSports Program here at Olivet to host a one-day camp (Thursday, July 21st) highlighting information and educating high schoolers about both industries/disciplines.

Ready to learn more about Cybersecurity and how to be safer online? Interested in computers and programming? Do you love gaming? Are you wanting to learn more about the eSports scene and see a collegiate program?

Olivet Nazarene University is hosting a Computer Science + eSports Camp, where you will engage in hands-on experiences in the computer science industry, learning more about how companies use computers and see what you’ll need to be a Cybersecurity expert.

Part of the camp will focus on another application of Computer Science: eSports. A growing field, eSports can be confusing to get into and understand. At the camp, you will learn more about eSports and be able to test your skills. PRINTABLE FLYER

Questions can be directed to Dr. Jeff Rice at [email protected]. 

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. USA/CANADA CHILDREN'S MINISTRY      

GLOBAL CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

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The Extra Mile

Extra mile is at it again!!!

Painting a house and landscaping for a momma of three who just brought in number four who needed a momma!! She Rocks and we love her sooooo much for loving God's babies!

DISTRICT EVENTS

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Team Day – August 6, 2022 – Pekin First

Convention - March 25, 2023

District Assembly - April 28-29, 2023

Team Day - August 5, 2023

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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. VIEW ALL AREAS OF STUDY | EXPLORE YOUR INTERESTS  

Master of Divinity Degree

The ministry landscape has shifted in the last few years for many church leaders across the US and North America. Charting a way forward can feel uncertain. Where do we start? Where do we go from here?

Olivet Nazarene University has designed a program to help address those questions. The MA in Missional Multiplication is a 36-hour, online program that seeks to inspire leaders to imagine a future of significant missional impact through the church in the local community.

Students will take courses in:

Missional Theology

Christian Neighboring

Living Christian Justice

Understanding Competing Worldviews

Community Development and Assessment 

Developing a Reproducing Leadership Culture

Missional Movements in an Age of Complexity

and more...

This fall is the PRIME TIME to get started. You will be enrolled in Biblical Interpretation with Dr. Ryan Hansen and Missional Theology with Dr. Jeff Stark.

Nazarene Pastors receive half price discount for all Graduate Programs through the School of Theology and Christian Ministry. That means, with the discount, you can get a Master's Degree for about $8000! You can't beat that!

If you have the desire for a Master of Divinity degree, you can roll this MA into your MDiv (also online) and end up with two degrees.

Contact Jeff Stark directly to get started at [email protected]. 

Grace and Peace,

Rev. Jeff Stark, D.Min

Associate Professor of Theology

School of Theology and Christian Ministry

Director - Center for Theological Leadership

As a recent graduate, working professional, or parent, you lead a busy life. We’re here to help you get started, stay focused, and achieve your goals of graduation and beyond. Concepts covered in the core coursework include: competent communication in the digital workplace, ethics and crisis management, personal code of conduct, planning and control of business organizations, data gathering, evaluation and decision making, financial analysis, capital structure, sources and uses of funds, financial health in light of organizational mission, how organizations benefit from branding success, defining solutions to problems, external impact of decisions, navigating change, and leadership strategies in emotional and cultural intelligence.  

Each degree is offered 100% online and can be completed in one year. 

To thank our extended  Olivet family, the university has worked hard to make this as affordable as possible with special tuition pricing — about 1/2 the cost of the 2-year MBA or MOL programs!

This opportunity begins in August 2022.

Connect with us to start your journey today!

OLIVET ONLINE MASTERS PROGRAM

In just under one year, Nazarenes from around the world will gather in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, for the 30thGeneral Assembly and Conventions. 

“It is a great time to come together as a family to worship and celebrate that Jesus is Lord,” General Superintendent Carla Sunberg said. 

This will be the seventh time Indianapolis has hosted General Assembly, most recently in 2017. Additional visits to the Hoosier State occurred in 2013, 2005, 2001, 1993, and 1989. 

The theme of this year’s General Assembly is “Jesus is Lord,” which will be woven into the five corporate worship services and the quadrennial address during the assembly. The Board of General Superintendents will examine how the theme influences all facets of the Church of the Nazarene’s mission to make Christlike disciples in the nations.

The speakers and service schedule are as follows:

• June 9th - Friday PM: Missions - Eugenio Duarte
• June 10th- Saturday PM: Discipleship – Gustavo Crocker
• June 11th – Sunday AM: Worship – David Graves
• June 11th – Sunday PM: Evangelism – David Busic
• June 12th – Monday AM: Quadrennial Address – Carla Sunberg
• June 12th – Monday PM: Compassion – Fili Chambo

For more information on the 30th General Assembly and Conventions, click here. 

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?

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.

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:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.