Dr. Brian E. Wilson
District Superintendent

District Superintendent Challenges
Chicago Central Churches

"Takin' it to the 'Hood: A Second Century District"

Dr. Paul G. Cunningham
General Superintendent

GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT CUNNINGHAM
ORDAINS CLERGY ON MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 23

On Monday, June 23, 2008, Dr. Paul G. Cunningham presided over the sacred ritual of ordination. In the Church of the Nazarene, only General Superintendents are authorized to ordained elders and deacons in the church.

The Monday evening service took place at College Church of the Nazarene, in Bourbonnais, Illinois, (North Campus) at 897 W. 6000 N., the intersection of Career Center Rd. and 6000 N.

CHICAGO CENTRAL DISTRICT TO CELEBRATE THE DENOMINATION'S CENTENNIAL ON OCTOBER 5!

On Sunday, October 5, the local Nazarene churches on the Chicago Central District will join some 15,000 congregations in over 150 world areas, in celebrating the Centennial of the International Church of the Nazarene.  All churches and pastors have been supplied with materials to help them plan for a celebration in their local church on that day.  Come and hear the story of our church and help us reaffirm our commitment to the biblical message of holiness and the Great Commission of taking Good News to the world, making Christ-like Disciples in the Nations!

District Ministry Resource Center
1111 N. Wells St., Chicago, Illinois 60610

Pastor Steve Spangenberg

District NYI Celebrates 2008 Convention in the 'Hood.
Historic Convention in the City of Chicago!

Left to Right: Edward Penate, Bill Koch, Dwayne Mills, Tim Britton, Steve Spangenberg (carries the President's title). Our congratulations to these fine leaders!

The District Youth Ministries organization is a very active part of our district. There are exciting events to register for, photos of past events to look at, an IMPACT choir to participate in, Celebrate Life events, Summer Camps, and more. The district has established a new internet domain for Youth Ministries, and the web page is being developed by the NYI leadership. Check it out at www.ccdnyi.org

Rev. Rodney Miller Elected District NMI President
for the Chicago Central District
 

Mrs. Yvonne Chalfant, District President of Nazarene Missions International for the Chicago Central District Church of the Nazarene, gave her 11th  report to the delegates from 58 local churches of northeast Illinois, on Saturday, June 21. Having previously announced her retirement, the Convention and District Assembly expressed deep appreciation for her years of service and vision. Thank you, Yvonne!

The NMI Convention proceeded to elect a new NMI president for the district, and elected Rev. Rodney Miller, pastor of our Elgin Church of the Nazarene. Rev. Miller brings to this responsibility a deep passion for global missions, significant experience leading Work and Witness teams around the world, and several years of service as District NMI president in Florida, during his pastorate there. We welcome Rev. Miller and look forward to his leadership in global missions support and involvement by the Chicago Central District.

The District Sunday School and Discipleship Convention took place in the form of a dinner/program this year.  The dinner was held at Kankakee First Church of the Nazarene, 1000 N. Entrance Ave., Kankakee, IL 60901.  The event began at 3:45 p.m. and concluded at 5:20 p.m., giving delegates time to move to College Church's North Campus for the beginning of District Assembly and the report of District Superintendent Dr. Brian E. Wilson, at 6:00 p.m.

Olivet Begins a New School Year

Visit the Olivet Nazarene University Web Site to read about the graduating class, the new freshman class, a new academic degree and much more. Our congratulations to the Class of 2008 and our best wishes to the class of 2012!