Ministers in Training

New Ministers In Training (MITs) Start Here

As you begin this journey, you may feel overwhelmed by all that is being asked of you. Included here are a host of helpful resources. Please take time to read through the first document as it will provide a map to help you navigate the many forms and links.

• Welcome New MITs

• Sequence of the MIT's Journey

• MIT District Enrollment Form

• District Education Policy

• Personal Education Record Sheet

• Guidelines for a Potential MIT with Divorce

• MITs and Local Church Involvement

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MIT Seeking First District License

A Minister In Training who is applying for their first district license should fill out and submit each of these forms. 

All forms and reports listed below should be submitted to office@nwdistrict.org by December 31.

• Application for a District Minister's License

• MIT Annual Report

• Background Check Authorization Form

• UPDATED Recommendation to the District Assembly

  • This updated form references approval by the District Superintendent. Use one of these forms to request that approval: 

    • Request for Approval to Hire Pastoral Staff

    • Request for Approval to Hire Continuing Pastoral Staff​

Renewal of District License

A Minister In Training who is renewing their district license should fill out and submit each of these forms. 

Reports and forms listed below should be submitted to office@nwdistrict.org by December 31.

• MIT Annual Report

• UPDATED Recommendation to the District Assembly

  • This updated form references approval by the District Superintendent. Use one of these forms to request that approval: 

    • Request for Approval to Hire Pastoral Staff

    • Request for Approval to Hire Continuing Pastoral Staff

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MIT Education

FALL TERM COURSE OF STUDY CLASSES 

Exploring John Wesley's Theology

Communicating Christ Cross Culturally

(More information TBD)

NEW COURSE OF STUDY COMING SOON

Set to launch January 2026, the Nazarene Course of Study has been updated. This will affect Ministers in Training (MITs) who are in the non-degreed Course of Study.

• The program is divided into 21 courses provided by Global Education and Clergy Development in the Church of the Nazarene. Every course is developed for online instruction in Canvas, and is facilitated by an ordained Nazarene elder who holds at least a master’s degree. 
• Experienced and effective teachers give you 8 weeks of instruction in an enriched format as you prepare yourself for effective ministry. 
• The Non-Degree Course of Study program is open to anyone seeking education in Christian studies (16 years or older, proficient in English). These courses are designed for those pursuing ordination in the Church of the Nazarene through the NCOS program. A formal application is not required. See the course catalog and register at pdlearn.nnu.edu.

NOTE: Your District Board of Ministry will be gathering all of the details and will be keeping you informed of the change, but also working with you individually to ensure you transition to the new system as seamlessly as possible.