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STX District Church of the Nazarene

OUR MISSION

TO MAKE CHRIST-LIKE DISCIPLES.

OUR PURPOSE

TO EQUIP PASTORS AND CHURCHES TO EFFECTIVELY SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST.

SOUTH TEXAS

WE ARE A MULTICULTURAL FAMILY OF 98 CONGREGATIONS LOCATED IN WEST, SOUTH, CENTRAL, AND EAST TEXAS.

OUR MISSION

TO MAKE CHRIST-LIKE DISCIPLES IN THE NATIONS.
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About us

The Church of the Nazarene is a Protestant Christian church in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition, tracing its roots to an anniversary date of 1908. It was founded to spread the message of scriptural holiness (Christlike living) across the lands. Today the Church of the Nazarene is located in 156 world areas. 


The Church of the Nazarene is a Great Commission church. Our mission is to make Christlike disciples in the nations. We believe that God offers to everyone forgiveness, peace, joy, purpose, love, meaning in life, and the promise of heaven when life is over by entering and experiencing a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. We are called to take this message to people everywhere. 


The Church of the Nazarene is also a holiness church. We believe that Christians can experience a deeper level of life in which there is victory over sin, power to witness and serve, and a richer fellowship with God, all through the infilling of the Holy Spirit.

South Texas District

We are a multicultural family of 98 congregations located in West, South, Central, and East Texas.Our district stretches across the western plains to Odessa, south to the Rio Grande Valley, east through the Gulf Bend to the Golden Triangle of Beaumont, Port Arthur and Orange, and north to Waco.

Pastor's resources

District Calendar

Calendar of events.
Launch Calendar

District Condo

The Condo, located in Galveston Texas, is available to pastors and laymen on the South Texas District.
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Attendance Report

Click on "Launch Report" below to enter your attendance report. Thank you for your faithfulness!
Launch Report

Mission House

Lake Jackson Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene is excited to offer Nazarene Pastors, Associate Pastors, and Missionaries an opportunity to take some time to rest in our remodeled and renovated "Mission House".
Learn more

School of Ministry

Do you feel a call to ministry?

The Church of the Nazarene believes God calls men and women into special roles of leadership in ministry. Consistent with our belief, the church has developed many resources to help you determine what God is saying to you, and to prepare you for Christian service. You will find below step-by-step instructions to lead you through the process as well as the forms you will need. You will want to start by reviewing the section below titled "Clarifying Your Call." It contains resources to help you know for sure God is calling you. It also contains a simple strengths and gifts survey to help you determine the area of ministry that might be best for you. The next link you should open and read is "Steps to Ordination." Ordination is a process. There are many steps the church requires to ensure all candidates are called of God, and suited for ministry. Keep this document close as you go through the process.
We pray God's richest blessings on you as you follow Him in obedience.

Sincerely,
South Texas Board of Ministry

Clarifying your call

You are strongly encouraged to talk with your Pastor and allow him/her to help you discern God's call on your life whether that is into vocational ministry or serving Him in other capacities.
Resources for clarifying your call

Steps to ordination

Ordination is a process. The Church of the Nazarene charges the South Texas District Board of Ministry with the responsibility that all candidates for ordination are called of God and fit for Christian service.
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Here is a quick overview of the ordination process.

Obtain a local license

You need to hold a Local License for at least one year prior to applying for a District License.
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Enroll in School of Ministry

All persons seeking ordination through the South Texas District Church of the Nazarene must first enroll in the School of Ministry. The School of Ministry is the "Gateway" to "Portal" which the South Texas District utilizes as its means for tracking the progress of your journey toward ordination.
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Obtain a District License

District Licenses are granted for one year - from Assembly to Assembly. You must reapply and complete the process each year.
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Apply for Ordination

Upon being ordained, you will receive your permanent Elder or Deacon credential.
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Annual Reports

Each year that you hold a District License or Permanent Credential, you must submit an annual report to the District Assembly. This requirement even applies to Retired Pastors. Lead Pastors fulfill this requirement through the Annual Pastor's Report (APR) online for their church. All others submit a report to the District Secretary. All other District Licensed and Ordained Ministers (special forms for Evangelists, Retired and a few others) can download and submit this form.​

Transferring Districts

It is the Minister's (Licenses or Ordained) responsibility to ensure that their credential is transferred to a new District when you relocate off the District. To do so, contact District Secretary, Bernadette Stephens at distsecretary@att.net and send him the Ministerial Transfer form.

Notes:
  • You must have selected a new local church in your new District prior to transferring.
  • If you have not yet been ordained, you will also need to ensure that your School of Ministry rercord is up to date and request that it also be sent to your receiving District.

DISTRICT LEADERSHIP

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DR. JEFFREY T. JOHNSON
District Superintendent
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JULIE JOHNSON
​Office Administrator
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REV. K. RAY MCDOWELL
​Asst. District Superintendent
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MATT PRICE
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​Church Planting Missionary
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REV. ISMAEL FLORES
​Multicultural Coordinator
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REV. BERNADETTE STEPHENS
​District Secretary
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KENT LAMB
District Treasurer

Global Ministries

District Ministries

STX NMI
STX NYI
STX Kids
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South Texas District Church of the Nazarene
P.O. BOX 1457 Cypress, Texas 77410
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