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Asia-Pacific Region Sourcebook for Ministerial Development

Church of the Nazarene

Asia-Pacific Region Sourcebook on Ordination and Ministerial Development

Resource Types

Unpublished Text

Resource Languages

English

Institutional Repository

WHDL

Description / Abstract

The Asia-Pacific Region Regional Sourcebook for Ministerial Development serves as a comprehensive guide for ministerial preparation, ordination, and ongoing education within the Church of the Nazarene across the Asia-Pacific region. Developed by the Asia-Pacific Region Course of Study Advisory Committee (APRCOSAC) and endorsed by the International Course of Study Advisory Committee (ICOSAC), this resource aligns with global standards while addressing the unique cultural and theological contexts of the region.

Key Features:

Calling & Formation: Explores the theological foundations of a minister’s calling, lifelong learning as an essential practice, and the role of educational preparation in ministry.
Licensing & Ordination: Details the processes for obtaining a local minister’s license, district minister’s license, and ordination as an elder or deacon, ensuring accountability to denominational standards.
Validation & Accreditation: Establishes the procedures for approving and maintaining ministerial education programs, emphasising quality assurance, contextual relevance, and alignment with the International Sourcebook for Ministerial Development.
Lifelong Learning & Ministerial Growth: Encourages continuous professional and spiritual development, setting expectations for ongoing learning and engagement with theological education providers.
Governance & Oversight: Defines the responsibilities of the District Board of Ministry, education providers, and regional leaders in mentoring, evaluating, and credentialing ministers.

Appendices & Supporting Resources:

The Sourcebook includes checklists, curriculum validation guidelines, reporting templates, and interview questions to assist education providers, ministerial boards, and candidates in the ordination process.

This latest edition, revised in January 2024, incorporates updates from the General Assembly and reflects the evolving needs of ministerial formation in the Asia-Pacific region. With a focus on holiness, contextualized education, and global accountability, the Sourcebook serves as an essential tool for those called to ministry within the Church of the Nazarene.

Ideal for educational institutions, district boards of ministry, and clergy candidates, this resource ensures that ministerial development meets both regional and global expectations, fostering well-equipped leaders for the Church’s mission.