NMI - Nazarene Missions International | |
We are people united in our belief that our involvement changes lives worldwide.
Global NMI
NMI is the global missions advocate in every local church nurturing a spirit of missions and mobilizing into action.
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Impacting People
Around the World
NMI Calendar 2024-2025
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Pakistan
Much of modern-day Pakistan, the fifth-most populace country in South Asia, spreads over a wide region known as the Indus Valley. Here, one of the oldest civilizations in the world, the Indus Valley civilization, emerged and thrived from 5,000 B.C. During the second millennium, remnants of this civilization and culture were fused with the migrating Indo-Aryan peoples crossing these territories for trade and settlement. Subsequently, Persians, Greeks, Scythians, Arabs, Afghans, and Turks have introduced their cultures into the mix. The Mughal Empire flourished in the 16th and 17th centuries, and the British came to dominate the region in the 18th century. The 1947 partition of British India into the Muslim state of Pakistan (with West and East sections) and largely Hindu India generated tensions between the countries to this day. The Church of the Nazarene registered and established work in Pakistan in 1996. The future is bright!
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284 Fully Organized Churches | |
52 District Licensed and 32 Ordained Ministers on 1 District | |
PRAYER
- Pray that God would continue to bless the work in Pakistan and prompt his people to works of compassion, love, and grace that will make a difference.
- Pray that God will grant wisdom to church leadership as they care for their congregations and communities.
- Pray for the safety of the Christian community in Pakistan and for Pakistan as a nation currently struggling with economic and political crises.
- Pray for the Church of the Nazarene in Pakistan as it seeks to move into new areas to bring the love of Jesus.
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PRAISE
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Praise God that there is growth in every area of the Church in Pakistan and for the encouragement of the Holy Spirit for the work.
- Praise God for three ordained women in the Pakistan District.
- Praise God for the message of scriptural holiness and the practical and impactful ways it is lived out in communities by Nazarenes.
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NYI - Nazarene Youth International | |
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Ronda Hollars
District NYI President
trhollars1987@gmail.com
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District - 03/01/25 - Pekin First
Field - 05/08/25-05/10/25 - Olivet
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Fall Day Camp
Registration for FALL DAY CAMP is now open!
Teens 7th - 12th grade can attend.
Registration and information can be found at: nwilnaz.org
TEEN/SPONSOR DEADLINE TO REGISTER
September 20
Cost: $30 (students & Sponsors)
Zip-lining: $15 extra
Online Registration OPEN - August 7-September 20
ONLINE REGISTRATION & ONLINE PAYMENT ONLY
Event dates: October 5
Arrival time: 1:00pm
Departure time: 7:00pm
Location: Menno Haven
9301 1575 East St.
Tiskilwa, IL
1 meal & outdoor/indoor activities
- gaga ball, spike ball, 9 square, gum with basketball & volleyball, camp style group games
- quizzing simulation
- trivia group game
- trails activity
- zip-lining (optional)
- dinner provided
- campfire with worship & message
Teens & Sponsors must do the following:
- Register & Pay online
- Print Permission slip (give completed form to youth leader)
REGISTRATION
PERMISSION SLIP
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NYI Resources
At NYI, we're here to inspire our youth to discover the ways God's faithfulness has touched their lives and invite others to join this journey of grace in Christ. The best part? You're never alone on this journey! Are you ready? Explore our resources today! https://nazarene.org/NYIJourney/Resources
Check out the website for languages available.
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NYI - Teen Bible Quizzing | |
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Heather Johnson
NYI Quiz Director
heather95johnson@gmail.com
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Schedule 2024-2025
09/14/24 - Smithfield
11/09/24 - Marseilles
12/06/24-12/07/24 - St. Louis
01/11/25 - Pekin First
02/08/25 - TBD
03/08/25 - TBD
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Bible quizzing is about "guiding our youth into the Word and the Word into their lives."
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NYI - Young Adult Ministry | |
After high school, people take on many different paths as they go through life and into their careers, but they often come across some of the same challenges. The YAM ministry is being formed to unite our “young” adults (high school graduates to early 30’s) in an environment where there can be great discussion regarding the many facets of life. The primary focus of the group is to grow together, through fellowship, in the Word of God. | |
Reagan Smith
Y.A.M. Director
Reagan Smith is the Young Adult Ministry Director for NWIL District. We would like to hear your ideas for events, gatherings, subjects you would like to talk about, hearts desire for this new ministry, etc.
Young Adult Ministry
high school graduates to early 30’s
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NDI - Nazarene Discipleship International | |
~News from around the District~
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Tent Revival
September 11-14
6:00pm-8:00pm
North Pekin Church of the Nazarene
126 South Main St.
North Pekin, IL
Theme: Revelation + Revival = Revolution
Speakers & Music
09/11 - Rev. Cali Lindenfelser - Bluegrass Gospel Worship Team
09/12 - Rev. Mark Abbott - East Peoria Nazarene Worship Team
09/13 - Rev. Lloyd Brock - Stout Family Worship Team
09/14 - Rev. Ron Jansen - North Pekin Worship Team
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2024-2025 DISTRICT EVENTS
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
2025
M25 - February 10-13 - Kansas City
Celebrate Life - March 1 - Pekin First
Convention - March 22 - Peoria Nazarene
District Assembly - April 25-26 - Pekin First
Celebrate Life - May 8-10 - Olivet
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Olivet Nazarene University | |
Grandparents Day
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 | 10:30am-8:00pm
Spend the Day With Us!
Celebrate Grandparents Day at ONU. Join us on campus for a tailgate picnic, ONU Tigers football game, Grandparents Dinner featuring performances by the School of Music and more!
We encourage you to plan a day of campus fun with your student(s) as we celebrate our grandparents! Your ticket provides access to the tailgate, the Grandparents Dinner, and all athletic games throughout the day. Tickets are $30 for the day for grandparents. Student tickets can be purchased for $10.
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2024 Personal Evangelism Conference
"Breathe"
Olivet Nazarene University
October 16-18
SCHEDULE
REGISTRATION
Housing: Room block available
Holiday Inn Express, 1000 Freedom Dr, Bourbonnais, IL 60914
815.304.5768 | Code: ECO
Presented by: Chic Shaver Center for Evangelism
Hosted by: Olivet Nazarene University
GUEST SPEAKERS
Dave Ferguson - Author of Hero Maker & B.L.E.S.S.
Jeff Stark - Director of Graduate Studies (ONU)
Linsy Stockham - Lead Pastor - Bloomington First Nazarene
Tim Fisher - Lead Pastor - Crossroads Nazarene
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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
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Explore Olivet
Make plans to attend an Explore Olivet day!
Choose an 8:45am or 12:45pm check in time and let us take care of scheduling a personalized visit for you – tailored around your specific interests! We are so excited for you to explore all the opportunities waiting for you here at Olivet.
During your visit, you will go on a campus tour, meet with your Admissions Counselor, Financial Aid Counselor, professors, and coaches (based on availability and areas of interest). We recommend that you anticipate your visit being about 3-4 hours in time. Can’t make an Explore Olivet visit day? Schedule a personalized campus visit!
We are looking forward to having you visit with us and experience Olivet Nazarene University! See you soon! EXPLORE OLIVET
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July 12 & July 26
August 16
Explore ROTC: September 12
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M25 - Exciting News! We're thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new website for the M25 Conference! Join us as we gear up to empower leaders and connect with communities, all with the mission of reaching people for Jesus. Dive into our website to discover event details, our promo video, and more! Let's make an impact together. Check it out! https://m25conference.com
We're excited to unveil our stellar lineup of speakers for the upcoming M25 Conference! Get ready to be inspired, empowered, and equipped by these incredible individuals:
• Stan Reeder - Regional Director, USA/Canada Region
• Carla Sunberg - General Superintendent, Church of the Nazarene
• LaMorris Crawford - Evangelist and Covenant Culture Podcast
• Kevin Jack - Lead Pastor, Church for the One
• John Maxwell - Bestselling author, speaker, coach and leader
$79 from now until January 1, 2025
$99 January 2, 2025
REGISTRATION LINK
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Nazarene Manual
The Board of General Superintendents has declared 26 January 2024 as the effective date for the 2023 Manual of the Church of the Nazarene.
Click for full details and how you can obtain your copy of the new Manual. MANUAL
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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.
NWIL Online Church Services
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~2024~
08/20 - DAB Meeting
09/12 - POPS
09/14 - NYI Quiz
09/17 - DAB Meeting
10/01-10/02 - Board of Trustees
10/05 - Fall Day Camp (NYI)
10/11-10/12 - ECM/BOM
10/15 - DAB Meeting
10/17 - POPS
10/25-10/26 - Homecoming
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9:45 am
Arrive & Fellowship
10:00 am
POPS begins, Worship, Word, Prayer, District Information
09/12/24 - Peoria Nazarene
10/17/24 - Crossbridge - Peru
11/14/24 - Havana
12/12/24 - Pekin First
01/09/25 - online
02/06/25 - online
03/13/25 - Rock Island
04/10/25 - Galesburg First
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NWIL District Advisory Board
MINISTERIAL
Rev. Lloyd Brock
Rev. Ronda Hollars
Rev. Mark McCall
Rev. Miguel Morante
Rev. Denny Owens
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LAITY
Mark Alvis
Ken Roat
Kevin Singletary
Stephen Taylor
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ONU Board of Trustees
Rev. Lloyd Brock
Rev. William Clark
Rev. Matt Jones
Ken Roat
Cheryl Sherwood
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Dr. Bill Clark
Board of Ministry Chair
bclark@mtco.com
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Rev. Cali Lindeenfelser
School of Ministry
Secretary/Registrar
clindenfelser@pfn.church
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NWIL District
Church of the Nazarene
4224 N. Brandywine Dr.
Suite 300
Peoria, IL 61614
phone: 309-682-6945
Office hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
9:00 am-4:00 pm
*Monday & Friday by appointment only as we normally work remotely
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