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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

Guatemala


Guatemala is known as the place of origin for the Mayan civilization, which flourished there for the first millennium A.D. In 1821, it won its independence from Spain following three centuries of Spanish rule. In 1996, its government signed a peace agreement that ended a 36-year guerrilla war. Apart from the official language, Spanish, there are 21 Mayan languages commonly used. The work of the Church of the Nazarene began in Guatemala in 1904, making it the third-oldest Spanish mission of the Church of the Nazarene in the Western Hemisphere, after Cuba and Mexico. These nations have received missionaries for over a century, but they are also sending missionaries out. One of Guatemala’s own sons, Dr. Gustavo Crocker, was elected 41st general superintendent of the Church of the Nazarene in June 2013. As you will read in the story that follows, Guatemala and other countries of the Mesoamerica Region are committed to a vision that, with God’s help, will have a significant impact.

103,949 Members

770 Fully Organized Churches; 116 Not Yet Organized Churches

351 District Licensed and 461 Ordained Ministers on 15 Districts

 PRAYER

  • Pray that Nazarenes in this country will be an important part of the decadal regional faith goals: 1 million Nazarenes; 700,000 people attending worship services; 700,000 in Sunday school attendance; and sending $1.5 million to the World Evangelism Fund.
  • Pray that the growth of vibrant Christians in Guatemala will continue to increase. Currently, statistics report that from 2020 to 2023 there was an increase in this demographic from 42.8% to 46.1%.


PRAISE

  • Praise God that in Guatemala, across its 15 districts, there is freedom to preach the Word of God. Pray for receptive hearts to hear the Good News of Jesus.
  • Praise God for the number of church planters from Guatemala who were trained at the NMI and Evangelism Summit and for their mission to reach their communities. 


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 - March 1, 2025 - TBD

Field - May 8-10, 2025 - Olivet

Teen Camp


Registration for Camp 2024 is now open! Teens who have completed 7th – 12th grades will attend Teen Camp.


JULY 22-26, 2024

Sky Lodge Christian Camp

Montello, Wisconsin


CAMPER DEADLINE TO REGISTER

June 24 – $300 (online payment only)

After June 24, 2024 – $350

No Registrations after: July 1, 2024


REGISTRATION & FULL DETAILS: TC24

TEEN CAMP POSTER

Celebrate Life Update


Celebrate Life was enjoyed by all who attended! NWIL had 119 students & sponsors attend! Central Field had 1396! Celebrate Life is designed to create purpose, to further develop our students' abilities and to encourage a solid foundation in Christ. Celebrate Life will also enable our district to come together as a community of Christ and will strengthen the relationship between the NIWL District and Olivet Nazarene University.

5K - 4th

Visual Arts - 11th

Communication Arts - 5th

Music - 8th

Men's Basketball - 3rd

Dodgeball - 3rd

Free throw EY Male - 1st

Free Throw EY Female - 2nd

Free Throw SY Male - 1st

Free Throw SY Female - 2nd

Home Run Derby - EY Male - 2nd

Home Run Derby SY Male - 3rd

Hot Shot EY Male - 3rd

Soccer 4th

Table Tennis Male - 2nd

Table Tennis Female - 3rd

Volleyball Female - 3rd

Quizzing Essay - 4th

11 Illinois

10 Wisconsin

9 Northern Michigan

8 Northwest Indiana

7 Northwestern Illinois

6 Indianapolis

5 Eastern Michigan

4 South West Indiana

3 Michigan

2 North Eastern Indiana

1 Chicago Central


Wendy Parson's Award - Michigan

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


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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

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 - Eureka Grace

Kids Camp


Registration for Camp 2024 is now open! Kids who have completed 2nd-6th grades will attend Kids Camp.


July 11-14, 2024

Olivet Nazarene University


CAMPER DEADLINE TO REGISTER

June 17, 2024 – $200

After June 17, 2024 – $250

No Registrations after: June 24, 2024


REGISTRAITON LINK & FULL DETAILS: KC24


KIDS CAMP POSTER

Blessing Our Community


Encouraging, Equipping, Engaging and Empowering Churches to Impact their communities in a Holy and Positive Way

Blessing Our Community is the Missional Church mobilizing outside the walls of the church, making a positive impact in their community and sharing the good news of Christ. It is blessing our communities and meeting people where they are because Christ has called us to go.  

Resources: BLESSING OUR COMMUNITY


NDI's Leadership Conference

November 5-7 | Tulsa, OK


Registration is simple. You can register for LC2024 and benefit from special negotiated room rates by registering now at the NDI LC2024 website: https://brnw.ch/21wJxL1

Additional details will be posted monthly at https://brnw.ch/21wJxL2 and will be available through your NDI field and NDI district representatives: https://brnw.ch/21wJxKZ

We invite you to be praying with us as we prepare for this important leadership and discipleship-equipping conference.

Video: https://vimeo.com/923861846/c4822c3f3b?share=copy

~News from around the District~

2024-2025 DISTRICT EVENTS

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

2024

Kids Camp - July 11-14 - Olivet

Teen Camp - July 22-26 - Sky Lodge

Team Day - August 3 - Pekin First

2025

M25 - February 10-13 - Kansas City

Celebrate Life - March 1 - TBD

Convention - March 22 - Peoria Nazarene

District Assembly - April 25-26 - Pekin First

Celebrate Life - May 8-10 - Olivet

Olivet Nazarene University

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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


June 14 & June 28

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

Mark your calendars, registration for the M25 Conference kicks off in June 2024 - don't miss your chance to be part of this transformative event!


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

PHINEAS F. BRESEE


Phineas Bresee dreamed of a church for all people that would lead them into a deep and fulfilling Christian life. Bresee’s story celebrates the call to take the gospel to the poor, the displaced, and the marginalized.

PHINEAS F. BRESEE FILM

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

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click: HOLINESS TODAY

~2024~


07/11-07/14 - Kids Camp

  • Olivet Nazarene University

07/22-07/26 - Teen Camp

  • Sky Lodge Montello, WI

08/02 - Woman in Ministry Dinner

  • Pekin First

08/03 - Team Day

  • Pekin First

08/20 - DAB Meeting

  • District Office

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

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