January 2015
District Newsletter
Southern California District
Church of the Nazarene
Happy New Year!
Happy (belated) New Year from your Southern California District Office!  Blessings on you as we begin a new year together in service of our Lord.

We are trying hard to keep you informed of key events and information.  Please forward this email to anyone you think would find the information shared below valuable. And if you were forwarded this email, sign up here to be added to this very important source of information for our district.

Also, if you have not done so already, be sure to follow our district on Facebook.  Our page is regularly updated with pictures and information celebrating great things happening across the district. It is a great way to stay connected to the most recent news.  Click here.

Serving together,

Pastor Tom Taylor
District Superintendent
Southern California District
Church of the Nazarene
Ministerial Studies Board - Feb. 3rd
If you are a district licensed minister/candidate please plan to attend this annual review meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 3rd @ Murrieta Gateway Church of the Nazarene. 

Schedule your interview time by contacting Wink Davis at 951-674-4481 or wink.davis@gracept.org. Transcripts should be sent to:  Rev. Wink Davis, 21400 Canyon Drive, Wildomar, CA  92595.
Prayer Workshop - Feb. 7th
Missionaries Joan and Terry Reed (Our District Prayer Directors) invite you to learn the Tabernacle Prayer Pattern, taught by Rev. Craig Rench (Author of The Master's Plan, A Strategy for Making Disciples), Saturday, February 7, 9-12pm at Escondido First Church of the Nazarene. Rev. Rench pastors Anaheim First Church, a multicultural church focused on prayer. 
M15 in Kansas City - Feb. 9-11
We hope you will be able to join us. The regular registration rate of $39 per person for the M15 Conference lasts through January 15 (today), before the late rate of $49 takes effect.

Also, a number of pre-conference workshop options are being offered: Worship; Organic Church; New Church Development Mega Lunch; Evangelism and Sunday School Discipleship Ministries


 

For more information and registration details, click here.

Pastors Day @ PLNU - Feb. 13th
We are blessed to have a cutting edge Center for Pastoral Leadership at PLNU! Do not miss this opportunity to hear Barna-Group President David Kinnaman (Author of unChristian and You Lost Me).

Click here to register.
NYI Quiz Meet - Feb. 14th
Bible Quizzing is a wonderful way to teach our teens to instill the word of God in their hearts.  If your church does not have a bible quiz team and is curious, please plan to attend this quiz meet at Apple Valley Nazarene to learn more.  For contact information, future quiz dates and study resources, visit our NYI District Quizzing Page.

Click here to register. (Registration note: When registering, select the date and "so cal district" on the event calendar. Also, Hilton Garden Inn offers a preferred rate when entering "SCN.")
District Credentials Board - Feb. 17th
If you are a candidate for a district license or ordination, please plan to attend this annual meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 17th @ either Murrieta Gateway Nazarene or Riverside Arlington Nazarene

Ordination Interviews and first-time license interviews must attend the meetings @ Murrieta Gateway Nazarene. Those that do not fall into one of these categories can choose the most convenient location.

Schedule your interview time by contacting Steve Rodeheaver at steverodeheaver@pointloma.edu.

NYI Convention - March 20-21
NYI Convention this year will be at Yucca Valley Nazarene, March 20-21.  Please take advantage of this opportunity to send your NYI delegation and leadership to learn what it means to lead as youth today.

For more information contact Derek Taylor at derek@elcajonnazarene.org.
Church Planting Workshop - April 13-17
Our district will be hosting a church planting workshop (DCPI) in April at The Bridge Nazarene Church. New Church Development Director for the USA/Canada Region, Dr. Bill Wiesman, and his team, will be leading both English and Spanish tracks focused on the development of trainers and planters.  

Click here to register. (Registration note: When registering, select the date and "so cal district" on the event calendar. Also, Hilton Garden Inn offers a preferred rate when entering "SCN.")
Church Statistics Reports Due
Pastors and/or those responsible: be sure to communicate your statistics each month to Bettina at the So. Cal District Office at 951-676-8093; bettinasocal@gmail.com.


New Website Coming
It won't be long now before our new district website will launch.  We are getting very close.  If you are a district leader and haven't contacted Phil Barron for training, please do so at phil@sldmedia.com.


Mission 2015 Conference

$39/49
 
 
When
Monday, Feb 9 -
Wednesday, Feb 11, 2015
Where
Downtown
Kansas City, MO
What
A time of gathering, inspiration and equipping.  View More Info
Quick Links
District Website


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