NDI Administration And Ministries

NDI ADMINISTRATION AND MINISTRIES

Local

Administration

NDI is now encouraging the church to double-down on 5 discipleship-centered activities.
Also, see https://nazarene.org/who-we-are/organization/ministries/ndi/core-principles

NDI President
The local NDI President shall be elected each year according to the Nazarene Manual, par. 115.10 – 115.11 and 126 and shall coordinate NDI under the supervision of the pastor.
Also, see ARTICLE VIII. NDI MINISTRIES LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES, SECTION 1 in the new NDI Bylaws and the Nazarene Manual, par. 115.10 – 115.11 and 126.

NDI Board

The NDI Board works with the pastor to develop and implement a strategic plan for discipleship in the local church.
Also, see ARTICLE V. LOCAL NDI BOARD in the new NDI Bylaws

Pastor

NDI is under the care of the pastor, accountable to the local church board, under the general supervision of the NDI Board and the immediate leadership of the NDI President and the ministry coordinators.
Also, see ARTICLE IX. NDI ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION in the new NDI Bylaws.

Age-level/Group Supervisors/Ministry Coordinators

NDI Secretary/Recordkeeper

The NDI Board shall elect a person to keep the NDI records.
Also, see ARTICLE VIII. NDI MINISTRIES LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES, SECTION 3 in the new NDI Bylaws

NDI Treasure

The NDI Board shall elect a treasurer to keep accurate account of all NDI moneys.
Also, see ARTICLE VIII. NDI MINISTRIES LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES, SECTION 4 in the new NDI Bylaws

Continuing Lay Training Director

The local CLT director shall give direction to local CLT planning and activities, coordinating these with the pastor and NDI Board. Also, see a brief local CLT director job description. The responsibilities of the local Lay Ministries Coordinator are to:

To remain knowledgeable concerning the educational opportunities and discipleship resources available through CLT via The Discipleship Place.
To give attention to annual planning for local CLT events and coordinating these with the pastor and the NDI Board.
To give direction to local CLT classes, taking the necessary steps involved in registration and implementation.
To encourage self-directed learners to participate in the CLT home study courses and assisting them in fulfilling all requirements.
To give oversight to participant awards and recognition. Transcripts for individuals and total credits for the local church can be obtained from the CLT office by E-mail at clt@nazarene.org or by calling toll free at 888-243-2767.
To promote CLT by example, participation, and personal development.

Other NDI Officers

We encourage all possible efforts be made to train and resource local lay leaders for leadership in NDI.
Also, see Article IX. NDI Ministries Leadership Responsibilities, Sections 2 and 3 in the new NDI Bylaws