District Assembly 2026
District Assembly is a time for worship, discernment, connection, and district business.
This page serves as the central location for District Assembly preparation materials, forms, and updates.
Please check back regularly, as this page will be updated with additional information and resources.
Last updated: March 5, 2026
⭐ District Assembly Quick Links
Jump directly to the information you need:
➡️ District Assembly Schedule
➡️ Pastor Action Checklist
➡️ March District Assembly Submissions
➡️ Annual Pastor’s Report (APR)
➡️ Licensed Ministers Not Currently Pastoring a Local Church
➡️ Kingdom Investments & Budgets
➡️ District Assembly Forms & Documents
➡️ District Assembly Journal & Materials
📅 District Assembly 2026 Schedule
Sunday, April 12, 2026
6:00 pm – NYI / NDI Convention
Monday, April 13, 2026
9:00 am – NMI Convention
7:00 pm – District Assembly
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
8:00 am – Delegate Check-in
9:00 am – District Assembly Continues
1:00 pm – On-site Lunch & Resource Sessions (price TBD)
Grab your lunch and attend resource sessions focused on:
• Ministry
• Retirement
• The Unexpected
2:15 pm – Special Session
Talk story with
Dr. Scott Daniels – Jurisdictional General Superintendent
Dr. Kerry Fulcher – President, PLNU
5:00–6:30 pm – Worship Celebration
Assembly will conclude by 6:30 pm to allow for evening inter-island travel.
🌟 Start Here – Pastor Action Checklist
Pastors and church leaders are encouraged to review the checklist below and complete all required items by the posted deadlines.
This checklist outlines the reports, forms, and information needed in preparation for District Assembly 2026.
(Checklist items and links will be posted here as they become available.)
🔔 Immediate Action (Now – Next 3–4 Weeks)
The following steps should be completed as soon as possible in order to meet March District Assembly deadlines.
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Schedule your annual church meeting
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Conduct required church elections
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Begin gathering information needed to complete District Assembly reports
Related forms and detailed instructions will be posted on this page as they become available.
📅 March District Assembly Submissions
Please complete and submit the following items by the listed deadlines in preparation for the 2026 District Assembly.
Required District Assembly Submissions:
One Page Pastor’s Report — due March 1, 2026
➡️ Submit One Page Pastor's Report
Church election results and Certificate of Election — due March 11, 2026
➡️ Submit Certificate of Election Form
Annual Approval Request for Continuing Staff — due March 11, 2026
Required for churches with paid or appointed staff serving in specialized ministry roles.
➡️ Annual Approval Request for Continuing Staff
Annual Pastor’s Report (APR) — due March 11, 2026
➡️ Complete Annual Pastor’s Report (APR)
District Assembly Memorial Roll Submission — due March 15, 2026
🧭 Ongoing Preparation
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Review Kingdom Investments and budget responsibilities
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Ensure required payments for the 2025–2026 church year are current.
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Licensed ministers not currently serving as senior pastors should complete the appropriate annual report in the section below
Please check back regularly, as this checklist will be updated with additional information and links.
Last Updated March 6, 2026
Annual Pastor's Report (APR)
All local churches are required to complete the Annual Pastor’s Report (APR) online prior to District Assembly.
⭐️APR Deadline: Must be completed prior to District Assembly (by March 11, 2026)
The APR is submitted through the Church of the Nazarene reporting system and is completed online.
Login Information:
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The APR system uses the same login credentials as Funding the Mission.
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Pastors or church users who have not logged in since system updates in August 2025 may be prompted to complete a one-time Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) setup.
Important Notes:
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Please work closely with your church treasurer to ensure accurate reporting.
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A PDF version of the APR may be available for reference only; reports must be submitted online.
Need Assistance?
For assistance accessing or completing the APR, please contact:
📧 aprhelp@nazarene.org
Licensed Ministers Not Currently Pastoring a Local Church
Licensed, ordained, retired ministers, evangelists, and laypersons who are not currently serving as senior pastors of a local church are asked to submit the appropriate annual report below.
All reports below are fillable PDFs and may be completed digitally before submission.
Annual Report of Layperson
➡️ Submit Layperson Annual Report
Annual Report of Ordained or Licensed Minister
➡️ Submit Ordained/Licensed Minister Annual Report
Annual Report of Retired Minister
➡️ Submit Retired Minister Annual Report
Annual Report of Evangelist
➡️ Submit Evangelist Annual Report
Last updated March 5, 2026.
Kingdom Investments & Budgets
Financial Reminders & Stewardship Updates
2025 Stewardship Funds — Important Dates
Please note that all stewardship funds for Fiscal Year 2025 (February 2025 – January 2026) must be:
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Dated no later than January 31, 2026
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Received by the District Office no later than February 15, 2026
Funds received after February 15, 2026 will be recorded in the next fiscal year.
Current Stewardship Allocation Percentages
For your reference, the current district stewardship percentages are:
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World Evangelism Fund (WEF): 5.5%
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Pensions & Benefits (P&B): 2%
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Education: 2.5%
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District Support: 6.5%
Thank you for your continued faithfulness in stewardship and partnership in supporting the ministry and mission of our district.
Need assistance?
If you have questions about Kingdom Investments, budgets, or stewardship reporting, please feel free to contact our District Treasurer, Michele Rhode, at
📧 districttreasurer@hipacnazarene.org
Last updated February 9, 2026.
District Assembly Forms & Documents
District Assembly forms and documents will be posted here as they are finalized.
Some documents may be updated or replaced prior to Assembly. Please use the most current version posted on this page.
District Assembly Journal & Materials
The District Assembly Journal and related materials will be posted here prior to Assembly.
➡️ 2025 District Assembly Journal (Prior Year)
This journal is provided for reference. The 2026 District Assembly Journal will be posted prior to Assembly.
Need Assistance?
If you have questions about District Assembly preparation or difficulty accessing a form, please contact the district office at info@hipacnazarene.org.