What a pleasure to chat with our MidSouth NMI Chairperson, Rev. David Johnson, to learn or be reminded of all of the resources available to our churches related to missions! World evangelism is a part of our heritage from before we were officially the Church of the Nazarene!

Missions is a wonderful way to grow in discipleship as we serve in Jesus' name and put his Word into action in our own lives.

Reach out to David or your mission area leader if you have questions or want to share ideas!

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What ministries can your church offer that are "ahead of their time" and will impact the Kingdom of God? Rev. Jacobi Campbell from Bell Road Church of the Nazarene shares principles and examples of looking for creative ways to share the gospel based on your specific context.

If you have questions about the things you hear in this podcast, reach out to [email protected].

Thanks to Pastor Derek Norton for stopping by to share about his heart for Men's Ministry! Feel free to reach out to Derek @[email protected] if you have questions about starting a men's group or encouraging the men in your church.

Also, get your men registered for Man Camp 2025: Men in the Wild!

Men's Retreat | MidSouth District NDI

We have an almost brand new MidSouth NDI Council this year and we'd love for you to meet them! Listen in to hear how the Lord drew Brodrick to salvation and how he is still growing in Jesus!

Pastor Stephen Kihnley has a big heart for teens! Listen in as he recaps the fundamentals of serving youth! You matter and you're making a difference for eternity! If you have questions or want to brainstorm with Stephen, feel free to reach out to him at [email protected]!

Dr. Dean Diehl recaps his District Assembly workshop on his book "What We Believe: A Layperson's Guide to the Theology of the Church of the Nazarene". It is important to choose a faith tradition to embrace, and Dean puts in terms for the everyday lay person, what Nazarenes believe and why it matters. Dean's life as layperson, his love for the church, and his work in the "regular" world give him a great viewpoint for helping everyone know and understand "what we believe".

You can order this book through Amazon or Hermitage Church of the Nazarene.

Connect with Dean at [email protected]

We're starting our District Assembly Workshop discussions! In this episode, Dr. Rick Underwood shares about his counseling ministry and how the church can minister to people dealing with various mental health situations.

Welcome, Tyler, to the NDI Council as our Adult Ministries Director! Listen in to hear how God has shaped Tyler's heart for ministry and to hear more about Adult Ministries on the MidSouth District!

Thanks to Rev. Jessica Byler for sharing her heart for children's ministry and some exciting events coming up on the district. Camp registrations will be available on April 1st! Watch for that on Facebook: MidSouth Nazarene Kids Leaders, MidSouth NDI, or MidSouth District Church of the Nazarene.

Also, if you are bringing nursery or preschool aged children to District Assembly, please register for childcare here:

Midsouth District Assembly Childcare Registration 2025Pastor Jessica Byler would love to hear from you if you a new children's director/leader or if you have questions!

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What a joy it was to talk with Rev. Crystal Petty about the power of prayer! Your church can join the Half Million Mobilization prayer movement, which this year focuses on bringing people to Jesus.

This dedicated prayer time runs from Easter (April 20, 2025) through Pentecost (June 8, 2025). Resources can be found at:

Half-Million Mobilization – A call to prayer. A call to speak.Cycle of Resurgence | USA-Canada Region

Feel free to reach out to [email protected] if you have questions related to NDI or a story to share!