Contents
- Module Course of Study
- Module Class Schedule
- Modules on-line by Northwest Nazarene University (available in Spanish and English)
- If you are sensing a call to ministry
- Introductory letter to new ministerial studies students
RESOURCES
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Application for Local Minister - This is a form that the candidate for local license fills out and submits to the local church pastor and board.
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Handbook for Christian Ministries - This Handbook for Christian Ministries is designed to guide you through the journey of preparing for ministry. It is an excellent resource for those who are trying to determine early on the validity of their call to ministry.
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Interview Guidelines for the Local Church - This is a questionnaire guide for the interview by the local church board members with the candidate. It has a check off and answer portion.
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Procedures for Issuing a Local Minister's License - This procedural guide outlines the steps as outlined in the Manual of the Church of the Nazarene for the issuance of a Local Pastors License.
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Sourcebook on Ordination - The Sourcebook on Ordination—USA describes the minimum educational requirements for ordination in the USA, establishes criteria and procedures for creating and validating educational preparation for ordination, and describes the roles and responsibilities of church entities in the licensing and ordination of ministers.
CANDIDATE ASSESSMENT WEEKEND
Download the Candidate for District Minister License Handbook
Dr. Peter Gantz, District Ministerial Studies Chairman
Module Class Schedule/Master Teachers/Zone Module Coordinators and Zone Teachers
Note: Some of the teachers will be doing a college level class (Alabama School of Ministry) instead of a module. You will need to contact the coordinator for this information.
1. Rev. Carl Reed | Capital Missional Region Leader
Module Teachers: Dr. Mark Berry, Dr. Roy Fuller, Rev. Larry Stover
2. Rev. Gary Tankersley | Chattahoochee Valley Missional Region Leader
Module Teachers: Rev. Jimmy Blackman
3. Dr. Ron Pankey | Dothan Missional Region Leader
Module Teachers: Rev. Art Cornett, Dr. Ron Pankey
4. Rev. Bonnye Campbell | Mobile Missional Region Leader
Module Teachers: Rev. Leon Patrick, Rev. Ernie Gray, Rev. Bonnye Campbell, Rev. Tim Campbell,
Rev. Mitchell Powell
5. Rev. David Shirer | North Central Missional Region Leader
Module Teachers: No other teachers at this time
4. Rev. James Meadow| South Central Missional Region Leader
Module Teachers: No other teachers at this time
5. Rev. Bill Holley | Tuscaloosa Missional Region Leader
Module Teachers: Dr. Peter Gantz, Rev. David Shirer
Who are Module Teachers and Module Master Teachers
Module Master Teachers – A minimum of a Masters Degree. Module Master Teachers are consider coordinators for their particular zone. Module Master Teachers receive training in Nashville, TN at TNU each year. They coordinate and train other pastors to become “module teachers.”
Module Teachers – A minimum of a 4 year degree and 10 years ministry experience. Other candidates will be considered if necessary upon approval of the District Superintendent.
Training for "Module Teachers" will be done on the District level by the "Master Teachers."
*All “Master Teachers” and “Module Teachers” are subject to approval by the District Superintendent.
A Call to Ministry
Introduction
Welcome to the Alabama South District Church of the Nazarene and Ministerial Studies. We hope the information you find on this site will help you discern your calling and guide you in the right direction. Please take time to read the letter below and peruse through the site to gain important information that will lead you on the path to ministry. Should you have any questions contact the Ministerial Studies Secretary - Rev. Wally Rezendes.
Dear New Ministerial Student:
By now I have probably received notice from your pastor concerning the action of the local church and your pastor granting you local preachers license. If you have not already done so then you will need to have your pastor send a letter to the Ministerial Studies Secretary (Rev. Wally Rezendes). It is my understanding that you wish to enroll in the course of study for one of the following (I will need to know which area of ministry you wish to enroll in):
- Elder in the Church of the Nazarene
- Deacon of Church Administration
- Deacon of Christian Education
- Deacon of Compassionate Ministries
- Deacon of Music Ministry
- Deacon of Youth Ministry
- Deacon of Chaplain Ministries
You will want to enroll in a Seminary or College/University, ALABAMA NAZARENE SCHOOL OF MINISTRY (ANSM)" or Module classes. You will want to contact Rev. Wally Rezendes occasionally to confirm courses completed through transcripts from Colleges or Universities.
A requirement for the course of study is to have a mentor or advisor who will supervise you throughout your ministerial preparation. You will need to make a selection of an advisor/mentor. You may begin thinking and praying about this selection. It could be your Pastor or a Nazarene Pastor nearby. Your Pastor and or advisor/mentor can guide you in the right direction and answer many questions that would be helpful to your progress. My suggestion would be to begin your first course now by choosing any course that is available to you on one of the 6 locations throughout the district (unless you are working through college/university, ANSM, or Modulars).
You will need to have transcripts sent to Rev. Wally Rezendes directly (unless you have already done so) from any college, bible school, or seminary in which you received any course work. Credit will be given where possible.
Should you be interested in the ALABAMA NAZARENE SCHOOL OF MINISTRY (ANSM) (college level courses on the Alabama South District) it would help you move along at a faster pace and would give you classroom experience (unless you are already enrolled in a Seminary or College). If you are interested in taking any course work there, you should contact Mobile First, 669 Azalea Rd., Mobile, AL 36609, (334)-666-0040.
We are encouraging every new student to begin their studies through the Modular Course of Study. Courses are offered in various areas of the Alabama South District.
Should you have any questions please call.
Sincerely,
Dr. Peter Gantz
Alabama South District
Ministerial Studies Board Chairman
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