District Ministry Training Centre

Several of our students have recently received their Local Minister’s License. It is one of the first formal steps after responding to God’s call to ministry.

But what does a Local Minister’s License mean, and how does it fit into the path toward licensing and ordination in the Church of the Nazarene?

If you’re exploring a call to ministry, visit our Resources page and read the Guide to Ministerial Preparation and Ordination to learn more about the process:
https://www.districtministrytrainingcentre.ca/resources

Have questions about the path to ministry? Reach out to us. This September, our District Superintendent and Board of Ministry will be hosting an information session for those interested in learning more.

If you feel God may be leading you toward pastoral ministry in the Church of the Nazarene and want to learn more about the process, the training, and the support available through the Canada Central District, we'd love to invite you to our Ministry Information Session.

This session is designed for:
• Those just beginning to sense a call to ministry
• Those currently holding a Local Minister's Licence
• Those serving under a District Minister's Licence

Join us on Saturday, September 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Impact Church of the Nazarene in Unionville.

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

If you're serving in ministry or preparing for ordination on the Canada Central District, now is the time to register for your fall courses.

This September the courses offered are:

• The Moral Shape of Christian Ministry
• Theology of Holiness

Both courses are fully online and designed for leaders who are balancing ministry, work, family, and other responsibilities. While these courses require a significant commitment, the flexible online format makes quality pastoral education accessible no matter where you serve.

Tuition is just $150 per course (after scholarship), making this an affordable way to continue your educational journey toward ordination in the Church of the Nazarene.

Registration closes July 31.

To register or ask any questions, email [email protected] or visit our website districtministrytrainingcentre.ca

If you're preparing for ministry in the Canada Central District (Ontario), now is the time to plan your next DMTC courses.

Fall/Winter 2026 Courses

• The Moral Shape of Christian Ministry (September)
• Theology of Holiness* (September)
• Church Administration and Finance (November)
• The Mission, Ministry and Identity of the Church of the Nazarene* (November)

Cost: $150 per course (after the district scholarship)
Format: Completely online 💻

*These are Nazarene Distinctive courses and are required before applying for a Canada Central District ministry licence.

Registration deadline for the first two courses (The Moral Shape of Christian Ministry and Theology of Holiness): July 31.

If you're interested or have questions, email Amy at [email protected]

Please note: The DMTC and scholarships are only available for to pastoral candidates on the Canada Central District of the Church of the Nazarene (Ontario).

Is God calling your to ministry?

God's call doesn't always come at a convenient time in our lives.

Many who sense God leading them into ministry are already balancing careers, raising families, serving faithfully in their local churches, or transferring into the Church of the Nazarene from another denomination. They need a way to prepare for ministry without putting life on hold.

That's why the District Ministry Training Centre (DMTC) exists.

As a ministry of the Canada Central District, the DMTC provides affordable, accessible, and high-quality ministry education. Our courses equip men and women on our district for pastoral ministry that meets the educational requirements for ordination in the Church of the Nazarene.

Our students aren't all the same. Some are experienced lay leaders taking the next step. Others are parents, working professionals, or those responding to God's call later in life. What they share is a desire to faithfully serve Christ and His Church.

Our new academic year begins this September with The Moral Shape of Christian Ministry, followed by Church Administration and Finance in November.

If you've been sensing God calling you into ministry, we'd love to help you take your next step.

districtministrytrainingcentre.ca

Canada's national motto, A Mari Usque Ad Mare ("From sea to sea"), comes from Psalm 72:8.

As we celebrate Canada Day, we thank God for this nation and pray that from sea to sea, churches would be strengthened, pastors and ministry leaders would be equipped, and more Canadians would come to know the hope found in Jesus Christ.

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦

Ministry doesn't come with an answer key.

How do we lead with integrity, navigate conflict, care for people well, and respond faithfully to the challenges facing the church today?

This fall, The Moral Shape of Christian Ministry explores Christian ethics, pastoral leadership, moral discernment, and faithful ministry through a biblical and Wesleyan lens.

Whether you're serving in ministry, pursuing district licensing/ordination, or exploring God's call, we'd love to have you join us.

Learn more: districtministrytrainingcentre.ca/courses

(Ordained pastors on the Canada Central District take this course for free and learn Lifelong Learning Hours).

Ministry isn't simply about what we believe. It's also about how we lead, serve, respond to conflict, and represent Christ in a complicated world.

This fall, the District Ministry Training Centre is offering The Moral Shape of Christian Ministry, a practical and biblical course that explores Christian ethics, pastoral integrity, conflict resolution, discipleship, preaching, pastoral care, and leadership.

Together, students will wrestle with questions such as:

• How do we lead with integrity when ministry gets difficult?
• How do we navigate conflict in ways that reflect Christ?
• How do we address cultural issues with both truth and grace?
• What habits help ministers flourish for the long haul?

Throughout the course, students will develop a personal Ministry Code of Ethics, prepare lessons for church members on Christian living, and craft a sermon that applies God's new creation vision to everyday life.

Whether you are pursuing district licensing, serving in ministry, or exploring God's call, this course will help you grow as a thoughtful, faithful, and Christlike leader.

The Moral Shape of Christian Ministry
August 27 – October 22, 2026 (first session September 3)
Thursdays, 7:00–9:00 p.m. (online)
Facilitated by Rev. Craig Summerfield

Interested in this course or wondering if the DMTC is right for you? We'd love to connect and answer your questions.

https://www.districtministrytrainingcentre.ca/courses

“How is it that each of us hears them in our native language?” Acts 2:8

Pentecost reminds us that the Gospel was always meant for all people. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, ordinary believers were empowered to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ in ways people could hear, understand, and respond to.

The Holy Spirit did not simply build the Church. He sent the Church.

At DMTC, we are passionate about equipping pastors and ministry leaders to faithfully communicate the Gospel in their own communities and contexts. As Nazarenes, we believe the Holy Spirit still calls, forms, and empowers men and women for ministry, discipleship, preaching, and service today.

We are grateful for every student responding to God’s call and preparing to help others hear the Gospel clearly and faithfully.

We’re transitioning to the new Non-Degree Course of Study (NCOS) in partnership with Ambrose University in Calgary.

This aligns our district with the updated educational model across the USA/Canada Church of the Nazarene. While the academic structure is changing, DMTC remains your hub for communication, facilitation, and support.

Starting Fall 2026, courses will include video teaching from Nazarene professors, with discussion and guidance led by our local facilitators. There will also be fewer required courses.

We know this brings questions, so we’ve created a page with details and FAQs:
districtministrytrainingcentre.ca/ncos

Contact our office if you have any questions - [email protected]