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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.

Ron Jansen

District NMI President

nmipresident@nwilnaz.org

NWIL NMI Facebook

NWIL NMI President's Facebook


Impacting People

Around the World




NMI Calendar 2024-2025

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!

24,563 Members

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.


PRAISE

  • 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.


NYI - Nazarene Youth International

NYI-ALLIES Facebook


Global NYI

Nazarene Youth Resources

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Ronda Hollars

District NYI President

trhollars1987@gmail.com

District - 03/01/25 - Pekin First

Field - 05/08/25-05/10/25 - Olivet

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


Nazarene Youth Conference


Salt Lake City, Utah

July 1-5, 2026


FACEBOOK

NYC26 event website

RESOURCES

FAQ's


Start fundraising now for this life changing event!


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.


NYI - Teen Bible Quizzing

Global Center Links 


Quizzing Home Page

Study the Word

Living the Word

Leader Resources

Competition Resources

Local Youth Leader

Heather Johnson

NYI Quiz Director

heather95johnson@gmail.com


Click to Like us on Facebook


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

Bible quizzing is about "guiding our youth into the Word and the Word into their lives."



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



RESOURCES

The Foundry Publishing

Young Adult Ministry Curriculum


Nazarene College & Young Adult Ministry Leaders FB



Email your thoughts & ideas.

office@nwilnaz.org



click & like our social media

FACEBOOK

INSTAGRAM





NDI - Nazarene Discipleship International

Trisha Wilson

District NDI Chair

mattrishwilson.93@mchsi.com


NDI Journey Newsletter


FREE NDI RESOURCES

Charlotte More

District Children's Director

charlotte@bwcc.tv


Please join our facebook group NWIL Children's Ministry

USA/CANADA Children's Ministry      

GLOBAL CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

Rosie Furston

Children's Quizzing Director rfurston@outlook.com


Please join our Facebook group 

NWIL Children's Bible Quizzing 


Schedule 2024-2025

06/07-06/

11/16/24 - North Pekin

02/15/25 - Pekin First

04/12/25 - Lewistown

~News from around the District~

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

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

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.

Tickets available here

Full details: grandparents day



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  

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


July 12 & July 26

August 16

Explore ROTC: September 12

USA/Canada Region

News across the USA/ Canada Region click: USA/CANADA REGION

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

USA/CANADA CONNECTION POINT

I'm a pastor

I am looking for district resources

I'm passionate about church planting

I'm passionate about evangelism

I serve in multicultural ministry

I serve in children's ministry

I sever in youth ministry

I am interested in compassionate ministry

I serve in discipleship ministries

I'm interested in education for Lay Leaders

I'm looking for a ministry position

I'm looking for NazSafe

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

NWIL Information

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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

____________________________

click: HOLINESS TODAY

~2024~


08/20 - DAB Meeting

  • District Office

09/12 - POPS

  • Peoria Nazarene

09/14 - NYI Quiz

  • Smithfield

09/17 - DAB Meeting

  • NWIL Office

10/01-10/02 - Board of Trustees

  • Olivet

10/05 - Fall Day Camp (NYI)

  • Menno Haven Tiskilwa, IL

10/11-10/12 - ECM/BOM

  • Peoria Nazarene

10/15 - DAB Meeting

  • NWIL Office

10/17 - POPS

  • Crossbridge (Peru)

10/25-10/26 - Homecoming

  • Olivet


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

District Leaders

NWIL District Advisory Board 

                                   

MINISTERIAL         

Rev. Lloyd Brock        

Rev. Ronda Hollars

Rev. Mark McCall

Rev. Miguel Morante

Rev. Denny Owens



LAITY

Mark Alvis

Ken Roat

Kevin Singletary

Stephen Taylor

ONU Board of Trustees


Rev. Lloyd Brock    

Rev. William Clark

Rev. Matt Jones

Ken Roat

Cheryl Sherwood

NWIL District Team

Rev. Lloyd Brock

District Superintendent

districtpastor@nwilnaz.org

Rev. Kim Brock

Executive Assistant

kbrock@nwilnaz.org

Pamela Smith

Office Manager

office@nwilnaz.org

Rev. Ray Barker

District Treasurer

District DCPI Coordinator

raybarker@aol.com

Rev. Karin Orwig

District Secretary

karin@poc.church


nwilnaz.org

Dr. Bill Clark

Board of Ministry Chair

bclark@mtco.com

Rev. Cali Lindeenfelser

School of Ministry

Secretary/Registrar

clindenfelser@pfn.church


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

NWIL Social Media Pages

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Children's Ministry Facebook

Children's Bible Quizzing Facebook

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Young Adult Ministry Instagram

NYI ALLIES Facebook

NYI ALLIES Instagram

NYI Teen Bible Quizzing Facebook

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