Iowa District Church of the Nazarene

Iowa District Church of the Nazarene Creating healthy leaders and healthy churches.

04/29/2026

Iowa District Men's Retreat is coming up May 15-16th! We'd love to have you join us and spend this time together as a District. Register NOW at www.iowanazarene.org/events. We can't wait to see you!

Last weekend we had a great pastor and spouse banquet! It was a fun afternoon of food and fellowship.
03/08/2026

Last weekend we had a great pastor and spouse banquet! It was a fun afternoon of food and fellowship.

We were privileged to install Pastor Andy Watts as the new lead Pastor at Gateway Church of the Nazarene in Oskaloosa to...
11/23/2025

We were privileged to install Pastor Andy Watts as the new lead Pastor at Gateway Church of the Nazarene in Oskaloosa today.

As the church steps into this exciting new season, we are confident that Pastor Andy will continue to lead with the same integrity, grit, and compassion that has defined his ministry. We’re watching with anticipation to see how God will use him to lead, challenge, and equip Gateway to continue to grow as a holiness church in the Oskaloosa community.

Keep Andy, Lindsay, Ellie, and Eli in your prayers as they step into this new chapter at Gateway. We are excited for all God is going to do in the days ahead through their ministry!

Last Sunday, November 16th we had the opportunity to organize a new Spanish church on the Iowa District! Iglesia del Naz...
11/21/2025

Last Sunday, November 16th we had the opportunity to organize a new Spanish church on the Iowa District!
Iglesia del Nazareno Benediction with Pastor Luis Gonzalez.

We had a great training with Mark Bane and Dave Hazel on Creating a Culture of Evangelism on Saturday!
11/17/2025

We had a great training with Mark Bane and Dave Hazel on Creating a Culture of Evangelism on Saturday!

We are getting excited to see everyone next week for our District Assembly and Conventions. July 11-12th. We will begin ...
07/05/2025

We are getting excited to see everyone next week for our District Assembly and Conventions. July 11-12th.
We will begin the Assembly with a prayer service on Thursday night, July 10th at 7PM.
Please reach out to the district office if you have any questions.

MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU) is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Jon D. North as its next president foll...
05/25/2025

MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU) is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Jon D. North as its next president following an extensive national search conducted in partnership with FaithSearch Partners. He will assume the role on July 1, 2025, becoming the sixth president in the university’s history.

Dr. North brings a wealth of experience in higher education leadership, a deep commitment to Christian higher education, and a passion for MNU’s mission of scholarship, servant leadership, and transformation. He is the senior vice president for University Advancement at MNU and executive director of the MNU Foundation. During his 15-year tenure at MNU, Dr. North led the university’s largest fundraising campaign, raising over $90 million to support scholarships, academic initiatives, and capital development. Additionally, the Foundation’s endowment assets have quadrupled under his stewardship. He is a graduate of MNU with a bachelor’s degree in international business and an MBA. He earned a doctorate in ethical leadership from Olivet Nazarene University.

Prior to joining MNU, Dr. North had a 17-year career at Heart to Heart International, a globally recognized international humanitarian and disaster relief agency. Under Dr. North’s leadership as CEO, Heart to Heart expanded its relief work worldwide and was named to Forbes magazine’s “America’s Top Charities List.” As an active member of the Kansas City community, Dr. North serves on several non-profit and community boards and has earned numerous community leadership awards.

Dr. Dan Rexroth, chair, MNU Board of Trustees, expressed enthusiasm for the appointment: “After an extensive and prayerful search process, we are confident that Jon North is the right leader to guide MidAmerica Nazarene University into the future. He embodies the values and vision of our institution and will play a crucial role in advancing our commitment to academic excellence, spiritual growth, and community impact.”

Dr. North shared his excitement about his selection, stating, “I am deeply honored to be selected as the next president of MidAmerica Nazarene University. MNU has a rich history of faith-based education, and I look forward to building on its strong foundation to equip students for lives of purpose and service.”

A formal inauguration ceremony will be held later, with details to be announced in the coming months.

Dr. North and his wife, Faith, are MNU alumni, as are their four adult children. The Norths reside in Olathe, Kansas and are active members of Central (Lenexa) Church of the Nazarene.

For more information about MNU’s presidential selection process, please visit mnu.edu/presidential-search.

Pastor Lori Lathrop snuggling her 5th grandchild! ❤️
03/27/2025

Pastor Lori Lathrop snuggling her 5th grandchild! ❤️

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140 Gateway Drive
Oskaloosa, IA
52577

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+15152269727

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