Intentional Discipleship System

Intentional Discipleship Systems (IDS) are valuable in carrying out our mission as members of The United Methodist Church for making and growing disciples. The NIC Discipleship Task Force has developed trained Resource Teams for each district to support churches that want to develop and maintain an Intentional Discipleship System.

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In Sympathy: Erma Bryan

Mrs. Erma Bryan, the surviving spouse of deceased member Rev. Bill Bryan of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Fourteen Churches Unite for Pentecost worship

On Pentecost Sunday, 14 United Methodist churches from the Prairie North District gathered at Freeport’s historic Oakdale Tabernacle for a powerful worship celebration filled wit…

From Your Bishop: Subvert Fear With Grace

In his latest column, Bishop Schwerin reflects on the legacy of fear-driven policies like the Japanese American internment during World War II, lifting up stories of resilience throug…

This Life-Changing Journey: God Extends Grace; Let Us Do the Same

In her reflection, Rev. Danita R. Anderson celebrates Annual Conference 2025 and recalls her own ordination journey, now over four decades in ministry. She lif…