ABOUT US

Learn about The North/East Texas District Church of the Nazarene

The North/East Texas District Church of the Nazarene is home to over 65 churches across North & East Texas.

Everything we do is for one simple purpose:  to further the mission of Jesus in the world. Will you join us?

Who We Are

WE ARE A CHRISTIAN PEOPLE

We join with all true believers in proclaiming the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

WE ARE A HOLINESS PEOPLE

God, who is holy, calls us to a life of holiness.

WE ARE A MISSIONAL PEOPLE

As a sent people, we respond to the call of Christ and live empowered by the Holy Spirit to “go into all the world” witnessing to the Lordship of Christ. Our mission begins in worship, encourages believers toward Christian maturity through discipleship, and ministers to our world through compassion and evangelism.

Our Mission

The mission of the Northeast Texas District Church of the Nazarene

The Northeast Texas District Church of the Nazarene exists to encourage and resource ministries through the local Churches of the Nazarene as well as to create new ministries and local fellowships in order to impact people with the life-changing power of Jesus Christ in Northeast Texas.

 

We are committed to carry out this mission through evangelism, discipleship, ministry, fellowship, and holiness all embraced by prayer.

 

  • Evangelism – We are committed to sharing the life-changing power of the Gospel so that others may know Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Our efforts include personal evangelism training utilizing the “ABC’s of Evangelism,” revivals, camping and retreat ministries, and compassionate ministries.
  • Discipleship – We will endeavor to make disciples through Sunday School classes (REACH), Bible studies, small group ministries, Dare-to-Care, The Master’s Plan, and membership classes. We purpose to build relationships with people and nurture new Christians in their Christian walk so that they will become fully functioning disciples and members of our local churches.
  • Ministry – Every local church is a ministry center and every member a minister. Opportunities abound for ministries to all age groups through Sunday school, Nazarene Missions International, Nazarene Youth International, Scottsville Camp and Conference Center , Compassionate Ministry Centers, Work and Witness, but especially through the local church.
  • Fellowship – Multiple opportunities are provided for Christian fellowship through our local, zone, mission area, district, regional, and international church events.
  • Holiness – We are “called unto holiness.” We are called to be crucified with Christ, so that it is not us who lives but Christ living in us and through us reflecting His nature and pure love. We then are to have His heart and His mindset.

Our Beliefs & Our Values

North/East Texas is where the rural and urban come together in exciting ways. Though each church has its own unique setting and challenges, whether we are from the city or the country we know we are in this together! We believe our diversity of thought, backgrounds, and life experiences help us be better witnesses for God. To navigate this we have adopted this ancient Christian saying:

The Nazarene Articles of Faith

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District Staff & Leaders

Dr. Keven Wentworth

District Superintendent

PO Box 831269, Richardson TX 75083
1702 N. Collins, Suite 166, Richardson TX 75080
    Cell: (937) 672-0119
   districtofficenaz@netxnaz.net

Montie Brown

District Administrator

PO Box 831269, Richardson TX 75083
1702 N. Collins, Suite 166, Richardson TX 75080
   Office: (214) 842-3716
  districtofficenaz@netxnaz.net

Sheri Brown

Administrative Assistant

PO Box 831269, Richardson TX 75083
1702 N. Collins, Suite 166, Richardson TX 75080
   Office: (214) 842-3716

   sbrown@netxnaz.net

Rev. Larry Williams

District Secretary

2704 Devonshire, Carrollton TX   75007
  (214) 636-1712
  lwilliams@dallasfirst.org

Jennifer Otey

District Treasurer

PO Box831269
Richardson, TX 75083
   972-742-1367
   Treasurer@netxnaz.net

District Advisory Board

District Superintendent — Dr. Keven Wentworth
District Secretary — Rev. Larry Williams

Ministerial Members

Rev. Larry Williams
Rev. Chad Townsley
Rev. Chance Henson
Rev. Jonathan Odom

Lay Members

Scott Nelson
Mary Sims
Phil Lindquist
Naposhi Amos

Appointed/Non-Voting

Rev. Ron Adams
Rev. Chip Lee

Cheryl Adams

Rev. Giovanni Monterroso
Dist. Treasurer – Jennifer Otey

Scottsville Camp and Conference Board

District Superintendent — Dr. Keven Wentworth
Treasurer — Debbie Lindquist
Hispanic Ministries Coordinator — Giovanni Monterroso
Camp Manager — Joe Williams

Ministerial Members

Rev. Ron Adams – Board Chairperson
Rev. Edward Schauer

Rev. Daniel Smith

Lay Members

Sam Randall

Larry Shrum
Jackie Cly

District Board of Ministry

Ex Officio Members

District Superintendent — Dr. Keven Wentworth
District Secretary — Rev. Larry Williams
Chairperson – Dr. Karl Payton
Board of Ministry Secty – Rev. David Baker
Course of Study  & Transcripts – Rev. Jonathan Odom
LifeLong Learning Coordinator – Dr. Debra White Smith

Members

Rev. Marlene James
Rev. David Baker

Rev. Don Gardner
Rev. Karl Payton
Rev. Debra White Smith

Rev. Giovanni Monterroso

Rev. Beth Rush

Rev. Jack Powers

Rev. Jonathan Odom

Rev. Denise Crawford

Trustees to Southern Nazarene University

District Superintendent (ex officio) — Dr. Keven Wentworth
Dr. Karl Payton
Dr. Teri O’Connor
Donna Kyzer-Rice

Our History

In the year 1890, the Church of the Nazarene as a denomination was totally unknown in Texas. From the early days of the denomination, God had a plan and purpose for the people called Nazarenes. The message of holiness, one that had social implications, burned in the hearts of early members. That passion is still alive and, in fact, has been revitalized in recent years. We have a hope-filled message that is a joy to share with people who are hungry for deeper meaning in life. Our mission is simply stated: “To make Christlike disciples in the nations.”

 

The Church of the Nazarene traces its anniversary date to 1908. Its organization was a marriage that, like every marriage, linked existing families and created a new one. As an expression of the holiness movement and its emphasis on the sanctified life, our founders came together to form one people. Utilizing evangelism, compassionate ministries, and education, their church went forth to become a people of many cultures and tongues.

History of the Church of the Nazarene:  Out of Many . . . Many More

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The Church of the Nazarene has more than 2.7 million members worldwide.
Nazarene work has been established in 165 world areas
On any given Sunday, 1,863,318 Nazarenes worship worldwide, in 195 languages; along with an average Online attendance 320,837Of the 20 largest Nazarene churches, 8 are outside the United States.
The Church of the Nazarene has 31,688 ministers deployed throughout the world.
The church has established 56 colleges, universities, and seminaries in 40 countries around the world.

“I Will Build My Church”,

written by Dr. J. Lewis Ingle

“I Will Build My Church” is the history of the first 75 years of history of the Dallas District (Now the North/East Texas District) Church of the Nazarene.

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