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.
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. JANUARY 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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Jeanne Schulze from Lost Lake Community Church has a creative way to support missions.
Every year I ask God for a word to revolve my Christmas around and keep me focused on Him during the busy season. I asked for the word early in October as i wanted to create a Christmas card that we could print in bulk and sell. All proceeds would go to missions. He graciously provided. The word he gave me was star. "When they saw the STAR they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy." Matthew 2:10
I asked a church member who paints if she would illustrate a card. She agreed with the same excitement as I had and we prayed. With gatherings being limited due to COVID, this was a great way to fundraise for missions. We advertised the cards in our bulletin, fliers, word of mouth, and made a flier that was mailed out to our congregation. The flier we mailed listed all the people who would be blessed by getting a Christmas card. (I personally sent out 100 cards). The list included friends, family, work staff, civil servants, postman, shut-ins, our doctors/dentist, missionaries we support, just about everyone we have contact with throughout the year. This act encouraged more card sending.
God knew the significance of the word as I later heard about the Bethlehem Star! Another confirmation of His great love and presence for us! Side note: We were going to show the movie The Star of Bethlehem in conjunction with the sale of the cards but COVID restricted that idea and God gave us the real Star of Bethlehem! He is Amazing!
With little effort, and mainly through our church members, we were supported and able to give 600.00 to Missions in December. The fundraiser built community in an isolating time. We were very blessed to join Him in this joyful effort.
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NYI - Nazarene Youth International
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NWIL ALLIES HAS A NEW NYI PRESIDENT
We would like to introduce you to our new District NYI President, Rev. Josh Parker. Josh is originally from Colorado Springs, Colorado. He has been married to his beautiful wife, Ashley for six years. They love Saturday morning farmer's market trips, coffee shops, shopping, and hikes outside with their dog Willow. He loves working with teenagers and has a passion for leadership and the church. In his free time you'll likely find him outdoors or engaging in some type of sport. Josh is a graduate of Olivet Nazarene University where he majored in Religious Studies and minored in Business Administration. Josh has been the youth pastor at Pekin First Nazarene for six years and believes strongly in raising up the next generation of leaders.
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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.
Teen Camp 2021
Information coming soon!
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NYI - Nazarene Youth Conference 2023
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After much prayer and careful consideration, the USA/Canada Nazarene Youth International Regional Council announced it will move forward with Nazarene Youth Conference 2023 from July 5 through 9 in Tampa Bay, Florida. The decision was approved by the Board of General Superintendents in consultation with the general secretary.
"We recognize the challenges of hosting this regional event in light of the recent shift of General Assembly & Conventions to the summer of 2023," said Justin Pickard, USA/Canada NYI coordinator. "However, there is strong consensus that staying with our original plan and honoring established contracts with the city and venues is the best decision. In addition, we believe we can leverage previous NYC momentum while capitalizing on the centennial year of Nazarene Youth International by joining the global NYI celebration throughout 2023."
Nazarene Youth Conference is a quadrennial event that will bring together an estimated 10,000 high school students and youth leaders from across the USA/Canada Region for five days of worship services, service projects, and more.
Additional details, including theme, speakers, and other details, will be released in the spring of 2021 through district NYI leadership and on the NYC social media pages. |
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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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The NWIL District Youth Quiz was held at PFN on Saturday, January 16, 2021. They are quizzing on the book of Matthew. We are so pleased that five of the Pekin First quizzers, three from Marseilles and one from Smithfield were able to participate and did very well. This was a wonderful opportunity for them to quiz in person and all went very well.
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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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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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DISCIPLESHIP PLACE |
Michael Downs
District Adult Ministries Director
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 online DISCIPLESHIP GATHERING |
DISCIPLESHP
ZOOM GATHERING - February 27th - 10:00am
All are Invited to attend. Contact Michael for Zoom link.
I will be hosting a Zoom gathering for anyone on our District at 10am on Saturday, February 27th. We will be encouraging one another on Discipleship for adults and sharing encouragement and ideas. This would be for pastors, staff or church leaders who want tangible practical tools for making disciples who make disciples. Our main goal is to resource and spur one another on to great works of the Kingdom.
If interested, contact Pastor Michael Downs at BridgeWay at michael@bwcc.tv
Blessings, Pastor Michael
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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
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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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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 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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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.
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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District Assembly Handbook 2020
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