At the very heart of congregational life in the church, discipleship plays an essential role in fulfilling the mission of the Church of the Nazarene to make Christlike disciples in the nations.

Mission:
The mission of Nazarene Discipleship International (NDI) is to carry out the Great Commission to children, youth, and adults in preparation for a lifelong journey of being and making Christlike disciples in the nations.

Purpose:
The purpose of NDI is to assist local churches in:

• Reaching non-believers for Jesus
• Establishing new believers in their faith
• Walking with believers to a fully surrendered, heart-cleansed, fruit-bearing, and Spirit-filled life

Core Principles
NDI promotes the following fir Core Principles that are essential to the discipleship process:

• Fervent Prayer
• Compassionate Outreach
• Comprehensive Biblical Learning
• Intentional Mentoring and Equipping
• Authentic Relationships

Laypersons:

• Julie Carter (2023)
• Carley Powell (2024)
• Mike Miller (2025)

Clergy:

• Steve Dudley (2023)
• Lonnie Grant (2024)
• Mary Elizabeth Waters-Smith (2025)

Area Leaders:

• Children’s Ministries – Mike Smith
• Youth Ministries – Kristi Huff
• Adult Ministries – J.W. Brand
• Ladies Ministries – Johnnie Mae Welch
• Men’s Retreat – Ike Branch
• Adult Retreat – Brenda Wiliamson
• Improve Your Serve – Tyler Waters-Smith

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Find out more about the global Nazarene Discipleship International here.