Welcome Pastor 

The following links will help you to file your yearly reports. 

Page numbers listed before the forms are the same as on the checklist you received in your packet at your Zone meeting. Remember these forms are to be completed and returned on or before the following due dates to the District Secretary,

5504 N. University, Peoria, IL 61614

    REPORTING CHECKLIST 2008-2009

DUE DATE:  May 22nd  

page 2    District License Application Renewal Instructions   

pp. 3-6        District Licensed Minister's Application/Renewal

page 7            District License Recommendation Form

               (Signed by Senior Pastor and Church Board)

page 7a     Recommendations to the District Nominating Committee

DUE DATE: June 5th

pp. 9-11      Non-"PAS" role code reports

page 9    Annual Report of Ordained Elder or Licensed Minister

page 10    Annual Report of Retired Minister

page 11    Annual Report of Evangelist 

DUE DATE: June 15th

page 12          Associate Pastor Form

(This form must be completed annually for ALL staff pastors) 

DUE DATE: June 30th    

pp. 13,14    Information for my DS

page 15     Church Directory Page instructions 

page 16          Church Directory Page - Please edit the current page with RED ink

page 17          Church/Pastor Communication Form

page 20        Certificate of Election

                                               (Signed by Church Board Secretary & Pastor)

page 21          List of Ordained Ministers

DUE DATE: July 10th   

 pp. 25-27    Annual Report of Pastor (worksheets)

(Spanish translation)

page 28          Annual Departmental Report Instructions 

pp. 29-32                SDMI Worksheets  for Annual Pastor's Report

pp. 33,34                NYI Worksheets  for Annual Pastor's Report

page 35                      NMI Worksheets  for Annual Pastor's Report

pp. 36-38                Treasurer Worksheets  for Annual Pastor's Report

DUE DATE: July 31st      

page 40        Annual Report of Audit

                                 (Signed by Audit Committee Chairman)

Pastor's Written Report to the District Assembly

             (This is a 90-second verbal report submitted in writing. Content will be from

the challenges from Dr. Howe's 2008 Assembly address).

District Assembly 2009 Information

Host Church/Hotel Information

Restaurant Information

If you need any of these forms in PDF format, please e-mail the District Secretary, Jim Book, at cfpastorjim@sbcglobal.net

Pastoral Annual Local and District Licensing Information

Local Minister's License: If you wish to apply for or renew a Local Minister's License, follow this link.

District Minister's License: - applying for or renewing:   The Minimum Requirements for recieving a District License includes holding a local license for one full year plus having completed one of the following necessary course work options:

1. Completed at least one-fourth of a validated course of study for ministers at one of our schools of higher education ****OR ***** 2. Completed at least six classes in the Modular Course of Study of which one must be Nazarene History and Polity 

Staff pastors/Students: Each year you must have two forms submitted: You need to fill out a District License Application (click on appropriate links) PDF or WORD doc . This form must be filled out each year and submitted to Rev. Jim Book Peoria First Church of the Nazarene at 5504 N. University, Peoria, IL 61614.  You should give a copy to your Senior Pastor/Church Board and they need to approve your request and fill out the following District License Recommendation Form  PDF or WORD document and return to Rev. Book as well.  Both of these must be submitted by May 22rd.  Please plan accordingly.  See Annual reporting Requirements below for additional required report.

Pastors (Senior pastors and churches with only one pastor): Each year you must submit the District License Application Form (click on the District License Application above) by May 22rd. You are recommended for renewal by the District Advisory Board and do not need to have the Church Board complete the District License Recommendation Form.

Divorced Applicant Requirement: The NWIL policy on "The Divorce Issue" includes the following two paragraphs: 

      "All divorced persons (applying for a District license on the NWIL District) will meet with the District Supt. prior to meeting with the Board of Ministry. The appropriate documentation of the divorce will be presented and discussed." (Please make an appointment for this meeting with the D.S.through the District Office.)
     "The issue of removing the barrier for licensing and potential ordination will be recommended to the Board of Ministry by the District Supt. at the appropriate time."

Ministerial Annual Reporting Requirements

All Licensed Ministers that are not senior pastors: With the above forms, you need to submit an Annual Report to Rev. Book as well.  This report needs to be filled out and can be submitted with the above licensing paperwork.  PDF     WORD      

Ordination Information

 Ordination is a combination of:     Education - graduating from a validated course of study;      Displayed competency of Character, Content, Context and Competency;      Time served in an assigned position;       and approval of the Board of Ministry, the District Superintendant and the residing General Superintendant.

Time Served requirement - See Manual   - 428.3 (Deacon)   429.3 (Elder)  for description of requirements. or click here for paragraphs mentioned

Ordination Application:  Forms are available in PDF or WORD documents.  You must submit applicable district licensing forms as well the year you apply for ordination. All aplicationsshould be submitted to the District Secretary, Rev. Jim Book.

Note: Choose WORD doc if wanting to fill out on Computer.  Choose PDF if printing and filling out in ink.

Questions and concerns may be directed to Rev. Jim Book, 5504 N. University, Peoria, IL 61614, (309) 692-3131- Office; (309) 678-2357 - cell (best way to contact); (309) 91-9105- Home (evenings)  E-mail cfpastorjim@sbcglobal.net.

If you notice any broken links on this page contact our Web Master,

Rev. Brian Eatock (815) 874-4078. 

Any other questions regarding the yearly reports please contact

Rev. Jim Book, (309) 678-2357, or cfpastorjim@sbcglobal.net