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

The Georgia District NDI is excited to be meeting again for Improve your serve at Dublin First Church of the Nazarene on April 22, 2023. Our theme is “Living together: The Church as Spiritual Community.” Dr. Hunter Cummings, pastor of Chattanooga Valley Church of the Nazarene will be the keynote speaker. There will be breakout sessions in online pastoring, youth and children’s spiritual formation, spiritual companioning, Wesley’s class meetings, and church hospitality. The cost is $15 a person and includes lunch. Please register as a church by clicking the button below and bring your payment on the day of the event. Registration will begin at 8:30 with the first session beginning at 9AM. Contact Tyler Waters-Smith with any questions: Tylergws@outlook.com. 

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

Submit your monthly reports to the district

Find out more about the global Nazarene Discipleship International here.