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      • Pastors On Purpose (POPS)
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      • KIDS CAMP 2025
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      • Children’s Quizzing
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    • Nazarene Discipleship International (NDI)
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Lay Ministry Studies

Obtaining Lay Ministry Certificates

The Discipleship Place

Making Christlike Disciples in the Nations – The Discipleship Place is intended to equip you, the lay person, for ministry in your local church, community, neighborhood, family, and workplace. The Discipleship Place is a superb way to receive training as an adult worker, children’s worker, youth worker, Sunday School Superintendent. It is also an excellent way for you to grow as a disciple of Christ. Join the journey and sign up today! The Discipleship Place

Please take note of the fact that these courses have not been validated for ministerial preparation in the Church of the Nazarene. These courses are intended for laity and are not intended to fulfill educational requirements for those pursuing ordination in the Church of the Nazarene.

Courses offered:

Communicating the Gospel
History and Polity
John Wesley’s Theology
New Testament Study
Old Testament Study
Spiritual Formation
Communicating the Gospel

 

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