The Church of the Nazarene expects a certain standard of knowledge, character, and competency for all ministers within the church. These standards are written in the Manual and every entity of the church is held to these standards. The Church of the Nazarene has established a validation process in order to assure that every Course of Study curriculum meets the denominational standards as it prepares men and women for contextualized ministry.
The Kansas District School of Ministry and Training seeks to fulfill this mandate by preparing ministers to meet the requirements for ordination through the Course of Study for Ministers, and to provide further Life Long Learning opportunities to enhance the minister’s ability to serve in an ever changing culture.
This webpage serves as the portal through which students in the Course of Study can take the required courses through the Kansas District School of Ministry. Our District School will offer all of the required courses in the Course of Study, however a student may also work with Nazarene Bible College to take courses online. For information about taking courses through NBC, please contact them directly at www.nbc.edu. Those interested in participating in the Kansas District School’s program to complete Course of Study requirements need to email Dr. Jon Fillipi, the school’s Director at jfillipi@sfnaz.com.
Additionally, this webpage serves as the portal through which credentialed ministers can access life long learning opportunities, as well as specific training venues for church planting, discipleship, organic outreach, church system’s training, as well as other Life Long Learning opportunities. Information will be posted on a regular basis about upcoming events and training opportunities that are available.
As a special offering to our students and ALL pastors, we have negotiated a 30% discount on any of the Logos Bible Software Systems. To take advantage of this offer, contact Mr. Zach Barnett at FaithLife/Logos at 360-746-3139 or by email at zach.barnett@faithlife.com. When calling tell them that you are interested in the Logos Program through the Harvest School of Ministry Preparation and Missional Leadership, and mention Dr. Jon Fillipi to receive the 30% discount. All Logos Systems are available. Call Dr. Jon FIllipi at 785-577-1777 for more information.
TO RECEIVE A COPY OF YOUR LATEST TRANSCRIPT, CONTACT DR. JON FILLIPI AT JFILLIPI@SFNAZ.COM OR BY PHONE/TEXT AT (785) 577-1777.
Upcoming classes - School of CHURCH REVITALIZATION
Upcoming classes - School of Ministry
NOTE UPDATED SCHEDULE
EV321 GLobal Evangelism
Date: Tuesday, January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2024, 6:30 - 9:30pm
Instructor: Rev. Linda Blades-Smith
Location: Zoom Video Conferencing Network
Cost: $60 (Payable to the Kansas District Church of the Nazarene, 2931 W. 24th Avenue, Emporia, KS 66801)
Textbook: Law, Eric H. F. The Wolf Shall Dwell with the Lamb. St. Louis: Chalice Press, 1993, ISBN-13 : 978-0827242319; Hesselgrave, David J. Planting Churches Cross-Culturally. Baker Academic; 2nd edition, 2000, ISBN-13 : 978-0801022227.
PT131 Leadership of Christian Education Ministries
Date: Tuesday, February 13, 20, 27, March 5, 12, 19, 2024; 6:30 - 9:30pm
Instructor: Rev. Tom Boese
Location: Zoom Video Conferencing Network
Cost: $60 (Payable to the Kansas District Church of the Nazarene, 2931 W. 24th Avenue, Emporia, KS 66801)
Textbook: TBA
bib501 Tracing the story of God
Date: Tuesday, March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 2024; 6:30 - 9:30pm
Instructor: Rev. James Strickland
Location: Zoom Video Conferencing Network
Cost: $60 (Payable to the Kansas District Church of the Nazarene, 2931 W. 24th Avenue, Emporia, KS 66801)
Textbook: TBA
CH401 Western World/Ancient and Medieval Times
Date: Tuesday, May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2, 2024; 6:30 - 9:30pm
Instructor: Dr. Don Strohmeyer
Location: Zoom Video Conferencing Network
Cost: $60 (Payable to the Kansas District Church of the Nazarene, 2931 W. 24th Avenue, Emporia, KS 66801)
Textbook:
Resources, School Information and Forms
To have your transcript evaluated and sent to the Kansas District School of Ministry and Training, please follow this link and fill out the Application, Complete the District Release Form, and then provide your transcripts when requested. Please have your completed transcript evaluations sent to Rev. Jon M. Fillipi, Kansas District School of Ministry and Training, 1545 Austin Circle, Salina, KS 67401, (785) 577-1777, jfillipi@sfnaz.com. You must give NBC permission to send the evaluations to Rev. Fillipi in order to receive credit for work completed towards the Course of Study Requirements for Ordination.