
NDI announces global children’s discipleship initiative
Nazarene Discipleship International (NDI) announced on Monday, 7 July 2025, that the Church of the Nazarene is launching a significant global effort to prioritize the
Nazarene Discipleship International (NDI) announced on Monday, 7 July 2025, that the Church of the Nazarene is launching a significant global effort to prioritize the
The Northern District of Costa Rica, El Distrito Norte, held a historic training event in Muelle, San Carlos, where more than 70 participants, including leaders
Church Street Church of the Nazarene in Carlsbad, New Mexico, is one of many churches making space for families and children with disabilities. That’s why Nazarene Discipleship International has started a Disability Ministry.
Over 200 Nazarene Discipleship International (NDI) leaders from across the USA/Canada Region gathered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for LC 2024. Those in attendance participated in moving worship music, listened to powerful sermons in plenary sessions, and attended workshops to equip them for the discipleship journey.
The Board of General Superintendents (BGS) announced the election of Samuel Barber as global director of Nazarene Discipleship International. Barber currently serves as the superintendent of the South Central Ohio District. He replaces Scott Rainey, who served as global NDI director from 2018 to 2024.
“Journey of Grace” allows kids aged 4 to 11 to learn about theological concepts through the art of play. Through the game, leaders hope to provide a way for churches to intersect with culture in order to bring value and contextualize the gospel in ways that make sense to them.
To conclude the NDI convention, those in attendance accepted the daily challenges of NDI’s five core principles: authentic relationships, compassionate outreach, comprehensive biblical learning, fervent prayer, and intentional mentoring and equipping.
The third day of the Nazarene Discipleship International (NDI) General Convention was again filled with the presence of Jesus. Numerous prayer groups continued to be stationed around the convention center, interceding for God’s will to be done throughout the day.
The second day of the Nazarene Discipleship International (NDI) General Convention was again filled with the presence of Jesus. The day consisted of the opening of the second NDI Plenary, World Quiz, workshops, and GA Kids.
The first day of the Nazarene Discipleship International General Convention was filled with the presence of Jesus. Early in the session, General Superintendent David Graves received NDI’s top award, the Second Mile Award, for his influence on the church in discipleship and leadership.