Nazarene International Education Association

What is NIEA?

The Nazarene International Education Association was born out of the concern of Nazarene educators. They recognized the need for a support network to provide fellowship and resources to strengthen their educational ministries. The Association of Nazarene Christian Schools (ANCS) was the first grass roots response to this need. In 1980, the General Assembly placed responsibility for Christian Schools in Children's Ministries. In a 1982 report to ANCS, Miriam Hall, director of Children's Ministries, proposed a denominationally sponsored organization. ANCS voluntarily disbanded in favor of the new organization. After two years of planning, the Christian School Steering Committee adopted the concept and name of NIEA on April 17, 1984. In June of 1984, the new NIEA Executive Council proposed a Constitution and Bylaws. In February of 1985, the General Board approved the documents paving the way for ratification by NIEA membership.

What are the benefits of NIEA active membership?

• The Signal quarterly publication
• Discounts on annual conventions and seminars
• Local, district and regional fellowships
• National prayer network
• Current legislative updates affecting child care and day school ministries
• Regular flow of resources ideas and helpful hints for making your ministry more effective
• Job search/placement resource for teacher, directors, and administrators
• An active voice for our pre-college Nazarene educational ministries to the General Church Headquarters
• Opportunity to form a partnership with an international Nazarene school

Who may join NIEA?

Membership in the NIEA shall be open to all educators associated with the Church of the Nazarene, whether by actual membership, employment, or regular attendance, and others interested in supporting the purposes of this organization. There are two categories of membership that include Individual and Institutional. All Nazarene local church owned and operated child care ministries and day schools are members of the NIEA. Those who pay their annual dues are active members and receive all the benefits of NIEA membership. For membership information, call 816-333-7000 ext. 2255.

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