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The Church of the Nazarene recognizes and insists that all believers have been called to minister to all people.
We also recognize and hold that the Head of the Church calls some men and women to the more official and public work of the ministry. As our Lord called to Him whom He would, and chose and ordained His 12 apostles “that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach” (Mark 3:14), so He still calls and sends out messengers of the gospel. The church, illuminated by the Holy Spirit, will recognize the Lord’s call.
The church also recognizes on the basis of Scripture and experience that God calls individuals to a lifetime of ministry who do not witness to a specific call to preach.
When the church discovers a divine call, the proper steps should be taken for its recognition and endorsement, and all suitable help should be given to open the way for the candidate to enter the ministry.
The District Ministerial Studies Board is entrusted with this task of helping God-called men and women prepare for ministry.
This site is designed to provide information and direction for those who are pursuing God’s calling for their life.
North Carolina District Church of the Nazarene
Rev. Brad Kochis, District Superintendent
Rev. Fred Brucker, District Ministry Board, Studies Secretary
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I need some help here. My Pastor has been talking to me about getting a local Pastors lisence. I have been praying about it and trying to research it. These pages are informative but I have a farm to run, an outside job to do and a family. I can’t just move to a Nazarene college town and go back to school to do this. Can anybody tell me if there are ways to study these things online? Any information would be most welcome. Thanks much.
Hi Barb, If you will go to the Course of Study page, at the end of the first paragraph, you will find a link to a document called “Educational Options.” Download this document and look for the online options listed. Let us know if you need further assistance! We are here to help!