Section: District Government

To approve the report of its chairperson to be presented to the district assembly.

To meet as frequently as deemed necessary by the district superintendent or the chairperson of the District Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International (SDMI) Board to plan and execute effectively the responsibilities of the board.

The District Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International (SDMI) Chairperson. The district assembly or the SDMI Convention shall elect a chairperson of the District SDMI Board to serve for a one- or two-year term, from two or more nominees submitted by the District Nominating Committee. An incumbent chairperson may be reelected by a favorable “yes” or “no” vote when such vote has been recommended by the District SDMI Board, and approved by the district superintendent. A vacancy in the interim of sessions of the district assembly may be filled according to the provisions of paragraph 215. (241.6)

The duties and powers of the District Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International chairperson are:

To give responsible leadership to the Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International (SDMI) on the district by:

1. Promoting programs of growth in enrollment and attendance;
2. Coordinating all programs relating to Children’s and Adult Ministries (CM, AM), and;
3. Working in cooperation with Nazarene Youth International (NYI) to coordinate youth Sunday School/Bible studies/small groups.

To be an ex-officio member of the district assembly and the District Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International (SDMI) Board.

To prepare for the District SDMI Board a written report for the annual assembly journal.