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Rev. Mark Bane District Superintendent Joplin Church of the Nazarene District HIGHLIGHTS Summer 2014-2015 Here are some of the highlights from the District Superintendent s Report given at Assembly:

I believe it is time to take the great resources God has given us and engage those resources towards the Great vision God has for us, Making Christ-like Disciples.

1 Rev. Mark Bane District Superintendent Joplin Church of the Nazarene District HIGHLIGHTS Summer Here are some of the highlights from the District Superintendent s Report given at Assembly: Our pastors are the best, our people are the greatest and our territory is the most beautiful. We have resources! I believe it is time to take the great resources God has given us and engage those resources towards the Great vision God has for us, Making Christ-like Disciples. I have been asking God through prayer and fasting this year, what do you dream for us? Let me share a few of the visions with you using the five mission strategies developed by a conference of Godly Pastors and leaders from USA and Canada in Here are my dreams; Intentional leadership development: I believe there are leaders in every church on our district. We simply need to begin looking for them to discover them. I challenge every pastor to develop a culture of duplication in your local churches. Look for leaders to raise up. I believe they are all around us, they just haven t been discovered yet. My prayer and vision is that every pastor will raise up at least one leader who God could use to multiply your ministry every year. Vibrant Church renewal: I believe that every church on the Joplin District can be vibrant and capable of growing and multiplying. We have seen examples of it across the district. I believe God will help us to develop a renewal program for plateaued or declining churches until they are all growing. It was Jesus who said, I will build My Church. It is still His church. We are planning to select 5-6 churches this year to begin a revitalization program to bring life and vibrancy to those who might be discouraged and lost hope. As we develop the program I think we could revitalize 5 churches every year. Clear and coherent Theological identity: We have the greatest message under Heaven. The power of God to make us victorious is greater than the power of the enemy to make us fail. It was the message that attracted me to the Church some 38 years ago. It will attract a world that has lost hope in a God with this kind of power. The truth is the enemy has convinced us that people don t want to make full commitments any more. I believe truly converted people have no problem making deep commitments and keeping them. Jesus said, If you love me you will keep my commandments. John said, His commands are not burdensome. I challenge us to have 500 professions of faith next year. The highest number we have ever had in one year in our history was 461. My prayer is that every church will have at least one profession of faith next year. Passionate missional outreach: I believe every church could have an event at least one time a year where you could reach four times your regular weekly attendance. I remember when we had Sunday School promotions? The goal was to get new people into the life of the church twice a year. The rest of the year would be spent following up on and discipling those who we touched at those events. We don t do those any more but the principle still works. New Church development: This strategy is working all across the world and here on the Joplin District as well. God has helped me to embrace the vision of my predecessor Dr. Dillow and the group of pastors who attended our denominations first DCPI event in Dallas, to double the amount of churches on the Joplin District. As I prayed God made it clear to me that we would need Him if we attempted to do this in five years. We are well on our way to that goal. Our district has now planted 20 new churches. I believe we could organize 10 each year. I believe every church should either plant or partner in a church plant every 3-5 years. It is happening! God is moving in ways we might have only dreamed He would before. I get calls almost weekly that a new church has been planted! Join me this year as we make this year a year of engagement, as we the Joplin District Ministry Team come together with the leading of the Spirit and the resources we have been given to take our territory for God. Respectfully submitted. Mark J Bane, District Superintendent, Joplin District

COMING UP... Register online at www.joplindistrictnaz.

Jennifer Barnett, Brielle Barnett, Gwendolyn Barnett, Gavin McCready, Travis West, Amy West, Taylor West, Ethan West Clinton: Bob and Ruby Huisman, Charlie and Treva

Independence: Carly Beurskens, Coleman Beurskens, Jerry Hart, Megan Henry, Michael Henry, Isaac Knight, Arlene Newton, Ernie Newton, Brian Smith, Christiana Smith Garnett:

Terri Webster Pittsburg: Ellie Burns, Megin Burns, Mandy Giddens, Devin Madison, Halea Matthews, Kenton Piatt Parsons: Barbara Barbie Nance, Ed Nance, Timi Houghton,

Baxter Springs: Josh Long, Matt Long El Dorado Springs: Zoey Pellegrin Osceola: Christopher Helms, Julie Stevens, Anna Wright, Charles Wright Pittsburg: Megin Burns, Andie

Buttrey Reeds Spring Steve and Tina Wierman Powell Twin Springs Timothy and Sarai Zollar Cassville Richard and Marie Dement Dear Pastor Mark and District Family: The 57th

2 COMING UP... Register online at New Members Chanute: Fred Ingram, Charlotte Ingram, Dick Lisman, Carol Lisman, Kevin Deware, Charles Dodd, Darlene Dodd, Emma Huffman, Cindy Tull, Chas Willie, Jennifer Barnett, Brielle Barnett, Gwendolyn Barnett, Gavin McCready, Travis West, Amy West, Taylor West, Ethan West Clinton: Bob and Ruby Huisman, Charlie and Treva Jones, Keri Sanders, Dee Wellington, Debbie Pyeatt. Independence: Carly Beurskens, Coleman Beurskens, Jerry Hart, Megan Henry, Michael Henry, Isaac Knight, Arlene Newton, Ernie Newton, Brian Smith, Christiana Smith Garnett: Aimee Lueker and Brian Lueker Marionville: Nikki Forrester, Jodi Gold, Debbie Lane, Debby Leamon, Faron Leamon, Ruby Leamon, Gerald McAllister Osceola: Elizabeth Dines, Terri Webster Pittsburg: Ellie Burns, Megin Burns, Mandy Giddens, Devin Madison, Halea Matthews, Kenton Piatt Parsons: Barbara Barbie Nance, Ed Nance, Timi Houghton, Michael Houghton, Brenda Crawford, Brandon Marshall, Debbie Prewitt, Kari Brown, Ineva Fitzgerald, Mark Fitzgerald, Carlee Angell, Larry Modesitt, Trey Moore, Barbara Scofield, Merline J. Joe Pauler Webb City: Lynn, Jennifer, Christian, Jonas, and Lauren Weaver Baptisms Chanute: Avie Vanwinkle, Reanna Ingle, Amy West, Taylor West, Ethan West, Hailey Stewart Baxter Springs: Josh Long, Matt Long El Dorado Springs: Zoey Pellegrin Osceola: Christopher Helms, Julie Stevens, Anna Wright, Charles Wright Pittsburg: Megin Burns, Andie Casper, Brandon Debusk, Caitlin Dwyer, Walker Hill, Halea Matthews, Noah Rogers, Brock Shouse, Kennedy Shouse WELCOME NEW PASTORS: Springfield Scenic James and Chelsey Buttrey Reeds Spring Steve and Tina Wierman Powell Twin Springs Timothy and Sarai Zollar Cassville Richard and Marie Dement Dear Pastor Mark and District Family: The 57th District Assembly is history on the calendar but it will always be a cherished memory in my heart. How do you begin to day thank you for your kindness with the honor of being DS Emeritus on our great district? Please know I was and am proud to have served with you as your active DS and I pledge my continued support in prayer and encouragement to you. Thank you from the depth of my heart. Pastor Mark, Thank you for being our District Shepherd. Susan and I thank God for you and Cheri and we pray for you daily. God has blessed years ahead under your leadership. Jim Dillow DS Emeritus

Nazarene Missions International President, Rhonda Rhoades 258 Park Rd.

radio. This offering provides funding for program production, airtime, and follow-up materials. Your participation is needed to reach the unreached people of the world through this valuable tool.

Mail it to: Global Treasury Service, Church of the Nazarene PO Box 843116 Kansas City, MO 64184 July Emphasis: International Ministries The NMI International Student Scholarship Fund (ISSF) assists

3 Nazarene Missions International President, Rhonda Rhoades 258 Park Rd., Garnett, KS June Emphasis: World Mission Broadcast The Annual World Mission Broadcast offering provides resources to reach millions around the world for Christ via broadcast media, especially radio. This offering provides funding for program production, airtime, and follow-up materials. Your participation is needed to reach the unreached people of the world through this valuable tool. Contributions are welcome at any time. Make your check payable to General Treasurer and mark it World Mission Broadcast. Mail it to: Global Treasury Service, Church of the Nazarene PO Box Kansas City, MO July Emphasis: International Ministries The NMI International Student Scholarship Fund (ISSF) assists students in need who attend campus-based Nazarene theological schools in world mission regions, so their education can be completed as debt-free as possible. All local presidents were given a box of 52 cards, one for each of our schools in the world mission regions. NOW is the time to start using those cards to education and inform them members of your congregations. Feature one school each week in your bulletin, or weekly update. Request prayer for the week for that particular school. Be creative in your use of the cards, but encourage your people to pray for those students in the process of becoming ministry partners for Christ and the Church of the Nazarene. See pg. 40 in the Resource notebook for offering information. August Emphasis: LINKS Loving Interested Nazarenes Knowing & Sharing August Missionary Tour: Featuring our District Missionaries, Scott and Gail Dooley, Papua New Guinea Be sure to remember your LINKS assigned missionaries in prayer and with communication early and often throughout these two years. Remember, we are the only district assigned to these missionaries, so if we drop the ball, there is no one else to pick it up for these precious servants of God. Friday, August 1 Goodman Banner, MO All Areas have each of these missionaries for the next two years: Kyle & Jayme Himmelwright, Portugal Kevin and Joan Brunk, Singapore Barbara Messer, retired from Africa The Potter s House, Springfield, MO Refer to page of your NMI Resource Book for special dates and additional contact information for our LINKS missionaries. Saturday, August 2 Mt. Vernon, MO Sunday, August 3 AM Springfield Scenic, MO Tuesday, August 5 Clinton, MO Wednesday, August 6 Baxter Springs, KS Thursday, August 7 Nevada, MO Saturday, August 9 Branson, MO Sunday, August 10 Ava Highway, MO Try to bring a group from your congregation to one of these locations to hear how God is working in and through the Dooley s.

Mark Your Calendars Now Bus Trip to Come

4 Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries, Int l Chairman: Rev. Ford Hall 2300 W. 1st, Coffeyville, KS Have you heard? There is a district camping group called Christian Campfire Fellowship. We have two trips a year at Arrowhead Point RV Park on Hwy 54 between El Dorado Springs and Collins. Our next trip will be September 29 October 2. Cabins are available. Call Linda Lewis at for more information. Mark Your Calendars Now Bus Trip to Come to the Fire 2014 October 1-4, 2014 Grove City Church of the Nazarene Grove City, Ohio (Columbus area) For more information contact: Come to the Fire Director: Donna Mikhail at

5 Nazarene Youth International President, Rev. Fred Toomey 574 Canterbury Ln. Nixa, MO Cost- $55 Location: Camp table rock Speakers: Joplin district youth pastors Taking applications now First payment is due October 1st See website for all the details

6 District Assembly 2014 Ordinands 2014 with Dr. David Graves (GS) and Rev. Mark Bane (DS) Rev. Brandon and Robin Letsinger Rev. Brian and Penny Harris The District Assembly Booklet, Engage, can be found online at Resources- - - District Assembly Rev. Mark Bane installed as District Superintendent

7 Joplin District Statistical Report as of June 15, 2014 MNU P & B District Total Aurora Ava Highway , , Baxter Springs Branson , Butler , , Camdenton , , Caney Carthage First 2, , , , Cassville Chanute Cherryvale Clinton , Coffeyville First , Columbus El Dorado Springs Forsyth Trinity Fort Scott , , Galena Parkhill Garnett 1, , , , Goodhope Independence 1, , , , Iola Joplin Calvary , , Joplin First Lamar Lebanon , , Living Faith , Mansfield , Marionville Marshfield , , Monett , , Mt. Vernon Neodesha , Neosho , , Nevada , Nixa , , Nixa Organic Noel Norwood One Life , , Osceola Ozark , Parsons 1, , , , Pittsburg 1, , , , Reeds Spring Rogersville , , Sarcoxie Seymour , , Springfield Grace , , Springfield Scenic Webb City , Wheatland , , , ,659.61

8 Worship & Discipleship Ministries Statistics (May 2014) Church Discipleship Avg Discipleship YTD Worship Avg Worship YTD Responsibility List Aurora Ava Highway Baxter Springs Bolivar First Bradleyville Branson Buffalo Butler Caney Nazarene Carl Junction Carthage Casa Jaziel Cassville Chanute Cherryvale Church Clinton Coffeyville Central Coffeyville First Cold Creek Cowboy Columbus Deepwater Dogwood Eldorado Springs Elk City Faith Community Forsyth Trinity Fort Scott Fuente De Agua Galena Parkhill Garnett Girard Goodhope Goodman Banner Independence Iola Joplin Calvary Joplin First Lamar Living Hope Lebanon Mansfield

9 Worship & Discipleship Ministries Statistics (May 2014) Church Discipleship Avg Discipleship YTD Worship Avg Worship YTD Responsibility List Marionville Marshfield McCune Monett Mount Vernon Neodesha Neosho Nevada New Life Nixa Nixa Organic Noel Norwood One Life Osceola Ozark First Parsons Pittsburg Pleasanton Powell Twin Springs Reeds Springs Republic Rogersville Sarcoxie Seymour Sprngfld Dayspring Springfield Grace Springfield Scenic Strafford Traders Church Warsaw Webb City Wheatland Total

Joplin. District HIGHLIGHTS. Church of the Nazarene. Spring

Joplin. District HIGHLIGHTS. Church of the Nazarene. Spring Joplin Church of the Nazarene District HIGHLIGHTS Spring 2013-2014 Dear Joplin District Ministry team, My heart is overwhelmed with a sense of gratitude and praise. God has been good! Thank you for the