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Virginia District Family, You know the power of affirmation and appreciation and for that reason we set aside time in October for every local church to express appreciation and affirmation for Senior Pastors and staff clergy.    The month of October is Clergy Appreciation Month. Churches worldwide will show their appreciation for clergy and pastoral staff members through a gift, a note of encouragement, or other method.   Every member of the clergy here on our Virginia District has responded to the call of God. Each serves with gifts, passion and determination for the Kingdom of God. I’ve discovered that financial gifts (such as love offerings, gift cards, trips, etc.) have great meaning to pastors. So I encourage you to encourage a measure of generosity toward the Pastor and their family. I have also learned that words of affirmation speak loudly, too.  Years ago, a local church I pastored, presented me with a beautiful 3-ring binder of personal notes written by members and friends of the local church speaking into my life about the impact of my ministry into their lives. Those words of affirmation mean much to me still.   Can I count on you?   Will you personally take initiative to see that your church recognizes your pastor and staff. Recruit helpers as needed to the task. As a friend of mine says, “Teamwork makes the dream work!”   RESOURCES: 1. VA District Delegate Handbook - - Page #E-21 "Pastoral Appreciation" Appreciation Month: We recommend that the church plan and carry out special appreciation activities for pastors and their families in October or other suitable month each year. Christmas Bonus: We recommend that the church plan for and present an additional week’s pay (at minimum) as a Christmas bonus to ministers. Bless Your Pastor resource is available to you at https://www.nae.org/bless-your-pastor .  Here you will find  50 ways to bless your pastor . A list of ideas shared by the Church of the Nazarene’s Global Ministry Center . Find them here! You could also consider providing a gift for use at The Foundry Publishing . Budget Friendly Ideas to Appreciate Your Pastor.   Click Here!   God is faithful!   J. Phillip Fuller District Superintendent

Visit the pages below for more information, class schedules, registration links, and more... Ministerial Studies Enrollment Form Course of Study DTC - District Training Center ITN - Instituto Teologico Nazareno de Virginia DCPI - Dynamic Church Planting International

July 7-10, 2025 Best Week Ever is our annual Virginia District Church of the Nazarene Kids Camp. Kids who have completed 1st-5th Grade are invited to join us as we gather at the Virginia District Retreat Center in July for a week full of fun and engaging activities designed to keep kids focused on Jesus Christ. Kids Camp is a foundational event in the spiritual life of kids where they can grow in their relationship with Jesus, develop friendships to last a lifetime, and learn lessons that will prepare them for a life dedicated to following Christ. Find more details by visiting our webpage at www.vanaz.org/kidscamp Early Bird Registration : 3/12 - 3/31 | Cost: $300 Regular Registration : 4/1 - 4/30 | Cost: $325 Late Registration: 5/1 - 6/8 | Cost: $350 Did you know that you do not have to pay when you register but your registration date locks in your price? Take advantage of our Early Bird Prices and register your camper today!

June 24-25, 2025 Stay tuned! Visit the 2025 Great Gathering page for more information and access to all promotional items as they become available. REGISTER TODAY! Visit the 2025 Great Gathering page to access registration links for adults, youth, and children. You can also find registrations for dorms, campsites, and RVs.

www.vanmi.org/ccks-spps If you don't have the 2025 CCKs Instruction Sheet you have the wrong instruction list!!! Please discard any other lists or instruction sheets you have used in the past to assemble Crisis Care Kits (CCKs). The NEW Instruction Sheet (shown below) is the only approved and correct CCKs Instruction Sheet. This New Instruction Sheet went into effect on January 1, 2025. All CCKs assembled after January 1, 2025 must follow the new instructions. Remember: Adherence to these directions is required. Kits that do not conform cannot be used due to customs requirements. You can view videos, examples, and get answers to frequently asked questions by visiting the Nazarene Compassionate Ministries website at https://ncm.org/kitsandpaks

THE PAYMENT METHOD TO 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. ​ Mail to : Virginia District COTN 5906 Harbour Park Drive, Midlothian, VA 23112 ​ 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. ​ Important Instructions: If your monthly apportionment will be $100 or less, you can use the online giving platform. If your apportionment is greater than $100 , we ask that you please mail us a check. ​ Do you still have questions or need more information? Visit the FAQ section to get answers to your questions. ​The DRC is available to answer any questions you may have. Call us at (804) 739-4884 or email us at info@vanaz.org .

Friday, April 4, 2025 Micro Church Planting Saturday, April 5, 2025 Creating a Culture of Evangelism TRAINING HOST & LEADER The training is hosted by our Virginia District. Phillip Fuller will serve as your host. Looking forward to welcoming you there. Dr. Mark Bane, Evangelism & New Church Development Director, Church of the Nazarene. Mark Bane has been an effective leader in every place of service - pastor, district superintendent, denominational leader. His passion for evangelism is contagious. He is a gifted communicator that effectively uses story, humor, and passion to communicate life and ministry transformation. Other trainers will also likely be part of this training. You will not be disappointed. FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025 MICRO CHURCH PLANTING This training answers the questions: Who should plant a micro church? How do I plant a micro church? How do micro and a prevailing model churches differ? This training will assist participants to learn how to start a micro church with little income, few people, and minimal expense. Hear from practitioners who are reaching communities currently by planting micro churches in a variety of settings and cultural environments. Place: District Resource Center 5906 Harbour Park Drive, Midlothian, VA 23112 Time: 5:00pm to 8:30pm Meal: L ight Dinner is included Registration: Space is limited to the first 30 who register Registration in advance to secure appropriate meals and resources For Whom: Open to all, clergy, laity, all who are interested in Church House type ministries. Saturday, April 5, 2025 CREATING A CULTURE OF EVANGELISM This training gives local churches tools and best practices to shift the culture from an inward focus to an outward focused missional focus through which the making of new disciples is the norm rather than the exception. The training helps evaluate the current culture providing insights on how to adapt the language, activity and culture to become missional. Place: Connecting Pointe Church of the Nazarene 591 Broad St. Rd, Manakin-Sabot, Virginia (Just west of Richmond on Rt 250) Time: 10:00pm to 4:00pm Lunch provided for a cost of $10 Registration: Open to the first 150 Registration in advance to secure appropriate meals and resources For whom: Open to Pastors, Board Members, Members and friends of churches who desire to see their churches grow.

February 28 to March 2, 2025 LOCATION: Holiday Inn | Charlottesville-Univ Area 1901 Emmet St N, Charlottesville, VA 22901 INVITED GUESTS: Dr. Daniel Spaite, Invited Speaker Cassandra Trotman, Worship Find more information and the registration link by visiting the 2025 MTR page.

Pastors Zone Huddles are designed for pastors, ministers and key leaders from local churches. What is a zone huddle? Is a time of fellowship, training, prayer, sharing & encouragement.  It is that time of the year when we have the opportunity to meet with Dr. Fuller, our District Superintendent, to talk about all the exciting things that are happening on our Virginia District.​ Change of PLANS. In light of several factors, I am making changes to our upcoming ZONE HUDDLES schedule. We want everyone to be informed. Please read carefully.   In a Nutshell:  We are replacing the in-person ZONE HUDDLE EVENTS, for the Colonial, Tidewater and Peninsula zones by ADDING Three VIRTUAL OPTIONS. In-person Zone huddles for Battlefield capital Southwest and Blue Ridge zones remain as planned. Read below for more details. THREE VIRTUAL OPTIONS      Thursday, January 23, 2025, 7pm to 7:45pm     Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 9am to 9:45am     Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 2pm to 2:45pm ​ This virtual huddle is for any pastor who cannot attend an in-person event, and is especially designed for the Tidewater; Peninsula, Colonial, and Valley.  If you are interested in attending in person at a zone huddle other than your zone, please reach out to the specific leader mentioned below. ​ THE FOLLOWING THREE EVENTS MEET IN PERSON CAPITAL and BATTLEFIELD Zones Huddle  — AT WOODBRIDGE CotN Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 11:45am-1:45pm Pastor Pamm Fontana ( pamm@woodbridgenaz.com ) SOUTHWEST Zone  — AT ABINGDON CotN Monday, January 27, 2025, 6pm - 8pm Pastor Lee Schnelle ( pastorleeschnelle@yahoo.com ) BLUE RIDGE Zone  — AT ROANOKE EAST GATE CotN Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 5:30pm - 7:30pm Pastor Caleb Kriner ( passtorcaleb@eastgatenaz.com )

The HOPE HAPPENS Zoom Huddles are designed for pastors & and ministers from local churches. “Refreshing Our Memory for the Sake of Our Mission.” Our special guest is Ryan Giffin, Archivist for the Church of the Nazarene. Ryan has a spirit-filled presentation on the historic and missional focus of the Church of the Nazarene which you will not want to miss. It has been some time since we’ve had a “Hope Happens” event online and we invite you to place this event on your calendar and join in the inspiration.   We’ll have a few moments for important strategic announcements and carve out some time for prayer together. Date: December 12, 2024 Two time slots :: Pick Which one works best for you! Times: 10am & 7pm Zoom link : Find it on your inbox. Look for an email titled "Hope Happens"

We want to share a District Events Promo PowerPoint with all churches so that it can be used during your service announcements and in announcement loops in your local churches. You can find more information on all District Events by visiting the event page on our website. Find the event page by selecting it from the EVENTS dropdown menu. You can also find the VANaz event calendar at www.vanaz.org/calendar . Add the calendar to your device by selecting the +Google Calendar icon in the calendar shared here (also available on our website).