Frequently Asked Questions | Virginia Nazarene

How do I get access to Breeze CHMS?

You can login to our Breeze Platform at: https://vanazarene.breezechms.com/ You will need a username and password. You can create your username and password by accepting the email invite sent to you. You will automatically get an invitation via email if you are a Ministerial Student, Pastor, Minister, District Licensed, District Leader or Online Donor. Contact the DRC at 804-739-4884 If you can't find your email invitation or didn't receive it. Find more details here:
Why do I need access to the District's Breeze platform?

You will need access to view you Student Grades, the District Directory, Event Registrations and your Giving History. Please signup for Breeze if you don't already have an account. Find more details here:
How can I register for Ministerial Studies Classes?

For English classes: Please visit the District Training Center (DTC) page. For Spanish classes: Please visit the Instituto Teologico Nazareno de Virginia page.
Where do I go to check my DTC or ITN grades?

Visit https://vanazarene.breezechms.com. You will need your Breeze CHMS login info. Please contact the DRC or your DTC Advisor to get this information. Find detail instructions on the attached handouts.
Where I can find the Ministerial Credentials process and forms?

You can find the process & forms in English at: www.vanaz.org/ministerial-credentials Puede encontrar el proceso y formularios en Español en: www.vanaz.org/credenciales-ministeriales
Who needs to complete a Minister Annual Report?

Annual Report of the COTN Minister If you have ordained elders or district licensed ministers on your staff or if you have retired elders in your church, please make sure that they download the proper report form and return it to Rev. Brad Billet at DistrictSecretary@vanaz.org. All elders and district licensed ministers are REQUIRED by Manual to file a yearly report.
What are your office hours?

Monday - Thrusday 9am - 4pm Friday 9am - 12pm
What is your mailing address?

Virginia District Church of the Nazarene 5906 Harbour Park Drive Midlothian, VA 23112, USA
Where do I find a Pulpit Supply List?

Please contact the District Superintendent to get a list of Pulpit Supply in your zone.
Can I take Crisis Care Kits &/or School Pal Packs to the DRC?

Yes, you can. Please call us at 804-739-4884 to make arrangements. Our office is open Monday to Thursday from 9am to 4pm
What are the NEW percentages for the Denominational Apportionments?

WEF 5.5% District 5% Nazarene Benefits 2.0% Higher Education 2.5%
Do I need to continue to pay the Higher Education Apportionment now that ENC is closing?

Yes, you need to continue to make payments to the Education Budget. The payment method for the education budget has changed. By approval of the 2023 Virginia District Church of the Nazarene Assembly, Educational Apportionments (ENC budget) which support higher education in the Church of the Nazarene will now be collected and disbursed through the District Resource Center. This will enable us to better track your contributions and to ensure that each church is credited correctly for educational giving. This transition also empowers us to explore alternative methods to educate and train Nazarene pastors and leaders to serve Christ, the Church, and the world. You can now send payments to the Education Budget by mail to the DRC. Please make the checks payable to Virginia District Higher Education. You can also submit payments to the Education Budget online via our Online Giving Platform or via the Breeze App or Breeze Online Platform by selecting the Higher Education Fund from the dropdown menu. Find more details at www.vanaz.org/educationbudget.
Where do I make online payments to the Denominational Apportionments?

You can submit payments to WEF & Nazarene Benefits on Funding the Mission. Please contact the DRC at 804-739-4884 if you need access to Funding the Mission. You can submit payments to the Higher Education Fund and District (DUB) via our Online Giving Platform or via the Breeze App or Breeze Online Platform by selecting the appropriate fund from the dropdown menu. You can find details on how to access Breeze CHMS on the attached handouts.
Where do I find more information about the next upcoming District Assembly?

Visit www.vanaz.org/districtassembly to find all needed information about our next District Assembly. The page will be updated several times throughout the year.
Where can I see the Assembly Live Stream?

Visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/VANazarene.
Where do I find information about the next District Events?

Visit www.vanaz.org/calendar to see the District Calendar. You can add the google calendar to your device by selecting You can also find more specific event details by visiting each event's page. You can find them under the EVENTS menu on our website.
Where do I find information about NYI Events?

Visit http://virginianyi.com.
Where do I find information about Children's Quizzing?

Visit Virginia Nazarene District Children's Quizzing Facebook group page or visit www.vanaz.org/childrensquizzing.
Where do I find information about Teen Quizzing?

Visit https://vaquiz.org/
Does the VA NDI have a webpage?

Yes, visit www.vanaz.org/ndi to find more information about the VA NDI.
Where do I find resources and details about the Blessing Our Community initiative?

Visit our Resources & Links Page
Where do I find more information about the Journey of Grace?

Visit https://nazarene.org/journey to find more information and download free resources.
Where do I find more information about VA NMI?

Visit www.vanmi.org.
How can I make my donation to NMI NCM Projects?

You can make your donation by check or online. Visit the NMI Donations page to get more details or visit www.vanmi.org/ncmprojects.
Can I take Crisis Care Kits &/or School Pal Packs to the DRC?

Yes, you can. Please call us at 804-739-4884 to make arrangements. Our office is open Monday to Thursday from 9am to 4pm.
Where do I find information about Virginia Missionaries?

Visit www.vanmi.org/missionaries.
Who is our church's Care & Connections Missionary?

Visit www.vanmi.org/careandconnection to access the VA District Care & Connections Assignments.
Where do I get the current NMI Education Curriculum?

Subscribe to NMI Central. NMI Central is a weekly email publication focusing on the work of the Church of the Nazarene. Every week prayer needs and praise reports for the global ministries of the Church of the Nazarene and our missionaries will be listed as well as ways you can get involved. It is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French.
Where do I find information about VA NYI events?

Visit http://virginianyi.com/
Where do I find information about Teen Quizzing?

Visit https://vaquiz.org.
Where do I find information about this project?

Visit www.vanaz.org/projectgo to find more information about Project Go & Project Gather. You can also find more information about other District Initiatives at www.vanaz.org/districtinitiatives.
What is the goal of Project “GO”?

Our desire is to connect with our communities, build relationships, and share the hope and love of Christ.
Will we report Project “GO” events/ministries?

Yes. As part of a new monthly reporting effort each local church will report a number of items through our online portal. For example, we will report the number of Community Activities/Ministries in the previous month? (Although in July, when reporting for June, you can report back to April 1)
What kind of Community Activities/Ministries/Projects should be reported?

Broadly speaking any kind of project that connects the church to the community. Jesus asks us to “Go.” We believe that people will come to church when the church “Goes” to them. God’s people, are called to be on the go, moving, and going into our communities.
How do we count these Project “GO” Ministries/Events?

Generously, count broadly, and err on the side of counting too much.
What can our church do? What are examples of Project “GO” ideas?

Here are just a few examples: Celebrate Recovery, English as Second Language, Food Pantry, Compassion Centers, Clothes Distribution, Intentionally Meeting Business and Government Leaders, Church Services in Parks, Church Services in Nursing Homes, AA Groups Meeting in the Church, Al Anon Groups meeting in the Church, NA Meetings in the Church, Red Cross Blood Drives, and other creative ways. The list is only limited by God’s imagination through us.
What is Project “GATHER”?

Our desire is to celebrate and measure specific ways in which we “GATHER” as God’s people, including tracking how many guests attend our various gatherings, how many baptisms are celebrated, how many persons on average attend Discipleship Gatherings (including Sunday School and other small group ministries), along with reporting the number of New Nazarenes to join the Church.
What is the goal of Project “GATHER”?

The ultimately goal is tied to our mission, “Making Christlike Disciples in Virginia and Beyond.” As a District, we would like to see 1,000 new guests, 100 baptisms, between now and September 1, with higher goals for the rest of the year.
Are we supposed to start keeping track of these items now?

Yes. Beginning now this is our new day. We are starting new accountability habits. Excelling with accountability is in our DNA. We ask every church to become a regular and faithful monthly in reporting through our website.
What are we reporting for Project “GATHER”?

Simply this: Report the number of Community Activities/Ministries in the previous month. Report the number of guests in your ministry events over the previous month. Report the number of baptisms you performed over the past month. Report the average number of persons attending Discipleship Gatherings (Small group or Sunday School) Report the number of new members added to the local church. Report the number of conversions. Report the average monthly worship attendance. Report the Accountability Care List (formerly the Responsibility List). Optional: Share a story beyond the numbers. Stories are extremely powerful.
How is Project “GATHER” also about invitation?

We believe that a leading indicator of the effectiveness of a local church is the number of first, new and/or returning guests to our gatherings. Therefore, let’s find ways to provide specific and generous invitations to people to attend to our gatherings.
Is there only one way to invite people to church?

No, we want your church to be creative and find what works for your church as a whole and as individuals.
Who should I invite to church or a church event?

You can invite your family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, or someone you just met for the first time.
Who is considered a new guest?

A new guest is someone who attends your church for the first time, or has recently started attending regularly, or for the first time provides their contact information to the church. Count generously and broadly.
Can we only count a new guest if they attend a worship service at our local church?

No, you can count a new guest if they attend a worship service, small group, picnic, etc.
When we begin Monthly Reporting in July for the month of June, what things do we report?

All pastors will report the number of new Community Activities/Ministries, new guests, baptisms, Discipleship attendance, Worship attendance, new Nazarene members, conversions, number of people on the Accountability Care List, and have opportunity if you would like to share a God story.
When are the church's attendance stats reported?

Your Attendance Reports are now due the 2nd of each month. Please visit www.vanaz.org/reporting for more details
Where do I submit the stats monthly report?

Visit the Reporting Page and go to the Monthly Reporting Section of the page. Then select your zone & submit your monthly stats.
Where do I find the District Assembly Forms & Reports?

English: Visit the Annual Pastor Report (APR) page. Spanish: Visite la pagina del Reporte Anual del Pastor (APR).
Who do I contact with questions about my budgets payments or to sign up in Funding the Mission?

Please contact the DRC at 804-739-4884 or send an email to admin@vanaz.org.
Where do I find resources for Pastors and my Local Church?

Visit our Resources & Links Page
Where do I find resources for Pastors?

Visit the Pastors Resources Page
Where do I find resources and details about the Blessing Our Community initiative?

Visit our Resources & Links Page
Where can I purchase discounted software for churches?

TechSoup | www.techsoup.org You will need to register your church as a non-profit organization and provide proof of 501-c3 status. If you don't have or are not sure how to obtain an IRS 501-c3 verification letter, please contact the DRC.
Where do I find resources Stewardship Resources

Visit our Resources & Links Page

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