NDI Journey Posts
Equipping disciple-makers for the journey
Are You Planning Ahead for Your Next VBS?
By Nazarene Discipleship International, | 13 Nov 2023
Every year, Nazarene churches are bombarded by numerous VBS programs from other denominations and companies not realizing that there is a VBS curriculum created by Nazarenes for Nazarenes. Before you purchase a VBS resource that may not reflect the Church of the Nazarene’s theology, investigate one created especially for Nazarene children. Here is a brief look at NDI’s VBS offerings for 2024 and 2025.
Joy of Every Longing Heart: Special Advent Resources
By Nazarene Discipleship International, | 13 Nov 2023
Dan Boone has prepared our 2023 Advent community-wide study for churches and small groups titled Joy of Every Longing Heart.
NDI’s Leadership Conference (LC2024) Registration is Open!
By Nazarene Discipleship International, | 13 Nov 2023
LC2024 will be held at the Hyatt Regency hotel in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma. This strategic location in the central United States provides ease of travel from anywhere in the USA/Canada Region. The dates of the conference are from the evening of November 5 through the morning of November 7, 2024.
Teaching Christmas Throughout the Year
By Melodee Simmons, Preschool and Early Childhood Center Representative for Nazarene Educators Worldwide | 13 Nov 2023
Life can become hectic during the Christmas season.
Newly Elected NDI District Presidents Receive Special Orientation at GMC
By Nazarene Discipleship International, | 10 Nov 2023
From September 26-28, NDI held a special orientation training for the newly elected NDI district presidents at the Global Ministry Center. The orientation included presentations by the NDI global staff, NDI educational field coordinators, and regional ministry partners with special presentations by USA/Canada Regional Director Stan Reeder, Research Services Director Rich Houseal, and Nazarene Benefits USA Director of Operations Roger Creeden.
New Disability Ministry Coordinator Hired
By Rev. Ryan Nelson, Disability Ministry Coordinator | 10 Nov 2023
After much prayer and many interviews with many excellent candidates, Nazarene Discipleship International welcomes Rev. Ryan Nelson as our new disability ministry coordinator! This new five-year position, fully funded by a generous gift from the Lilly Endowment, will bless local Nazarene churches with resources and training for this greatly needed ministry to families and their children who struggle with disabilities.
Compassionate Outreach Is Essential to Discipleship
By Nazarene Discipleship International, | 09 Nov 2023
As Christ-followers, we are to engage in Compassionate Outreach, so this is one of our Nazarene Discipleship International (NDI) core principles.
Mark Your Calendar for NDI’s Leadership Conference (LC2024) - November 5-7, 2024!
By Nazarene Discipleship International, | 14 Sep 2023
LC2024 will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This strategic location in the central United States provides ease of travel from anywhere in the USA/Canada Region. The dates of the conference are Tuesday, November 5, through Thursday morning, November 7, 2024.
Women’s Discipleship Ministries Gather at General Assembly
By Kalyn Voglemann, USA/Canada Women’s Discipleship Ministries Chair | 14 Sep 2023
General Assembly 2023 was a wonderful way for Nazarene women to connect. The USA/Canada women's discipleship representatives enjoyed all the ways we gathered and greeted one another through our booth, worship gatherings, workshops, or spontaneous meetings in the halls as we celebrated our bond of love in God. We began the assembly with a constant flow of visitors to our booth, Nazarene Women of Grace on the Journey Together.
A Special Invitation to all Nazarene Educators
By By Dr. Marilyn J. Dominick, | 13 Sep 2023
As you work in your area of education, you are committed to ministry to your students and their families, as well as to your colleagues. We are so thankful for all that you do to show Christ’s love to others every day.