West Virginia North District Church of the Nazarene

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West Virginia North District Church of the Nazarene is a resource to the 50 + Nazarene churches of the northern half of West Virginia. We provide for youth camps, church growth projects, missions opportunities, training, encouragement and pastoral development for the members of our district.

From this site, you can learn more about Nazarenes, find a church in your area, see a calendar of our ministry activities and make contact with us. Resources for local ministry are available as well as connection with our primary departments listed below.

NEWS!   Here's What's Happening on the District....

		CAMP MEETING 2008 August 10-17, 2008 Summersville Nazarene Camp. Rev. Norman Moore, Rev. Gary Bond, and Don & Shirl Gessner will be our guests. Rev. Big Chap is our Youth Evangelist and will speak on Friday Night in the tabernacle service. Rev. Cora Free is our Children's Evangelist with events and activities for children during all services.
		SINGSPIRATION WEEKEND Summersville Nazarene Camp - August 9-10 Our annual Youth musical service is planned for Sunday Afternoon, August 10th. Rehearsals will take place on Saturday afternoon and evening. This year's theme is REMEMBER THE PROMISE. Our own Amanda Turnbull-Kleeb is our director. CLICK HERE FOR A REGISTRATION FORM IN PDF FORMAT!
		DISTRICT NYI CONVENTION Summersville Nazarene Camp - August 9th 9:00 AM www.wvnnyi.com/ NYI @ CampMeeting 2008! Big Chap will be our guest NYI Speaker along with music by Day 7 Praise Band. Activities after evening services Summersville Nazarene Camp - August 10-17
		DISTRICT SDMI (Sunday School) CONVENTION Summersville Nazarene Camp - August 20th - 7:00 PM There will be breakout sessions for teachers of children, youth, and adults and one for pastors and superintendents. Deb Heller is the guest speaker this year. The theme will be "Making the Connection with Discipleship through Small Groups."
		DISTRICT NMI (Nazarene Missions) CONVENTION Summersville Nazarene Camp - August 21st Larry and Addie Garman from Peru will be our special missionary guests. Rachel Kuhn from Extreme Nazarene Ministries will be with us along with several WVN participants in missions ministry.
		DISTRICT ORDINATION WORSHIP SERVICE Summersville Nazarene Camp - August 21st 7:00 PM General Superintendent, Dr. James Diehl, will be presiding. This is a highlight event for our district each year.
		DISTRICT ASSEMBLY 2008 Summersville Nazarene Camp - August 22nd. Our annual Assembly will include preaching services, reports from our ministry teams, and the annual report of our district superintendent. Dr. Diehl will be addressing us in a more "campmeeting" atmosphere. Come and enjoy this special time of inspiration and celebration as a district family.

About our District

Mountaineer Country of West Virginia North District is a pleasing patchwork of old and new, high-tech and down-home, front-burner energy and back-porch relaxation. The patchwork begin with our people; mostly descendants of European immigrants who came in the last century for coal mining and steel production. Add the mountain bikers, hikers, rafters, rock climbers, sportsmen and nature lovers drawn by the region's mountains, rivers, forests and trails. Piece it together with a vibrant intellectual, artistic and sports community made of tens of thousands of students at colleges, along with the state-of-the-art technological centers these schools support. Finally, mix in pioneer history come to life, the best Italian food you've ever tasted, arts and crafts, joyful festivals and your own back road discoveries, and you've got the colorful quilt that is Mountaineer Country.

West Virginia North is a diverse ministry field with opportunities in rural to medium sized communities. Our district currently has 52 churches with NewStart churches and targeted areas for future development. We maintain close contact with our churches and pastors with annual visits by the Superintendent and one of the strongest camp programs in the denomination, shared with West Virginia South District.

West Virginia Nazarenes have a heart for people! From community life in rural towns or growing midsize cities there is a welcoming environment for ministry. Our worship environment ranges from traditional to cutting edge. Most of our churches are filled with blended celebration that understands our heritage but looks to the future by seeking to meet the needs of people.

Come and join us for worship and discover what God has for you.