Central Ohio Nazarene District

About Us | Eight Agreed Statements | Our Purpose | Our Values

Every organization that endures over time is based on a deeply shared combination of purpose, belief, and values. So it is with the Church of the Nazarene. It was founded to transform the world by spreading scriptural holiness (Christ-like living). It is both a Great Commission church and a Holiness church at the same time. Our mission is to make Christlike disciples of all nations.

Each local congregation of the Church of the Nazarene is a faith community, ready to greet you in Jesus' name. There you will discover opportunities not only to encounter Jesus as your Savior and Lord, but to grow as a follower of Christ. Local churches offer ministry opportunities for serving others. Fellowship, worship, training and education are all part of our life together in Christ. With over 83 congregations all over central and southeast Ohio, our vision and mission embraces the entire world. We invite you to experience the unique fellowship of your nearby Church of the Nazarene.

Read more about us, and what we believe:

» Eight Agreed Statements
» Our Purpose
» Our Values

Commentary

Extract from the outgoing District Superintendent's report to the District Assembly:

The total population of the Central Ohio District is over 2 million, and almost 1.5 million are unclaimed by any church. If we are to reach these people for Christ we must first raise up a generation of Spirit-filled, Spirit-anointed, dedicated leaders. Eveyr church at every level must be intentionally involved. In sunday swchool classes, small groups, children's and teen camps and worship servcies we must challenge new leaders to follow Christ. Pastoral staff and Sunday School teachers must serve as mentors, transferring to these new leaders a flaming desire for God.

The district must continue to provide the necessary guidance, assessment and educational resources for these leaders. Above all else, individuals need to hear the voice of God, "Whom shall I send?" People are needed who see through the harvest eyes of Jesus and say, "Here am I, send me!"

Dr Richard Jordan

Rev. and Mrs. Trevor Johnston
District Superintendent

Rev. Johnston was elected District Superintendent of the Central Ohio District Church of the Nazarene in April, 2008. He and his wife Mary served as global missionaries for the Church of the Nazarene in Haiti, the French West Indies and France. In those world areas, Rev. Johnston served in many different roles, including, pastor, church planter,and district superintendent...

Rev. Johnston and his wife have two sons, Andrew and Matthew. The family base has always been in Ohio, so the Johnstons are delighted to be staying on the Central Ohio district to which they returned in July 2005, after concluding 22 years on overseas missionary assignment for the Church of the Nazarene.

The Johnstons have a deep desire to see the district continue to grow and develop spiritually. celebrating the great cultural diversity across the district and working together to see lives changed through the salvation of Jesus Christ in Central Ohio and around the world.