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ARIZONA DISTRICT COUNCIL OF THE

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 465600068 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE X11 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · arizonadistrict.org
revenue
$993K
expenses
$1.2M
net assets
$1.7M
employees
25
volunteers
426
program ratio
94%
mission · from form 990

TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES AND MISSION OF ARIZONA MINISTRY NETWORK OF THE ASSEMBLIES OF GOD.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Arizona District Council of the Church of the Nazarene is an infrastructure organization that supports and equips Nazarene churches and ministers across Arizona, Southern Nevada, Southern Utah, and California. It provides resources for ministerial development, offers training and mentorship for leaders, and facilitates various ministries for different age groups and demographics within its network of over 60 congregations.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $97K
    MANAGEMENT OF AN OFFICE BUILDING, OF WHICH 26% OF THE BUILDING IS USED BY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS FOR THEIR PROGRAMS.
named programs · 9 · from sources

what they call their work

Leader Equipping
Provides tools, resources, and training for leaders, including continuing education, online courses, modular studies, and mentorship programs.
Ministerial Candidate Workshop (MCW)
A three-day consultation and training workshop for those on the path to ordination and their spouses.
Ministerial Development Pathway
A structured process for individuals pursuing a call to ministry, including steps for local licensing, district licensing, and ordination, with educational requirements and mentorship.
Nazarene Discipleship International (NDI)
Focuses on making disciples through various ministries including Men's Ministry, Women's Ministry, Kid's Ministry, and general Discipleship programs within local churches.
Nazarene Missions International (NMI)
Mobilizes the church through missions, both locally and globally.
Nazarene Youth International (NYI)
Supports youth and young adult ministries, including events like youth camps, conventions, quizzing, and retreats.
Nondegree Course of Study (NCOS)
An educational program offered through Point Loma Nazarene University for ministerial candidates to meet ordination requirements.
Pastor Encouragement
Fosters connection and growth among pastors through forums, dinners, and sharing of ministry resources.
Pinerock Camp and Retreat Center
A year-round conference and retreat facility in Prescott, Arizona, providing lodging, meals, and activities for groups of 20-385, also offering discounted rates to pastors.
activities · 8 clusters

what they do

  • Christian Retreats & Prayer Events 7 activities
    • District-wide conventions and unification events
      Hosts large-scale conventions such as "Fusion" in 2024, emphasizing unity among NMI, NDI, and NYI ministries across the district.
    • Organize annual events and retreats for members
      Organizes annual events for youth engagement, an annual family gathering, a District Women's Retreat, and a Men's Retreat for spiritual growth and worship.
    • Organize spiritual retreats and conventions
      Organizes annual family gatherings, district-wide conventions (such as "Fusion" in 2024), and scheduled retreats for specific groups like women and men (e.g., District Women's Retreat in April 2026, Men's Retreat in November 2026).
    • Support a network of congregations
      Supports a network of over 60 active congregations across Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and California.
    • Support a network of congregations
      Supports a network of over 60 active congregations across Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and California.
    • Youth and Family Engagement Events
      Organizes annual events focused on youth engagement and family gatherings, including a District Women's Retreat scheduled for April 24–26, 2026, and a Men's Retreat for men aged 14 and older set for November 6–8, 2026.
    • Youth and family engagement events
      Organizes annual events for youth engagement and family gatherings, including a District Women's Retreat scheduled for April 24–26, 2026, and a Men's Retreat for November 6–8, 2026, open to males aged 14 and older.
  • Christian Ministerial Training & Ordination 7 activities
    • Leadership Development and Ministerial Training
      Provides comprehensive leadership development through continuing education trainings, online courses, modular studies, mentorship programs, and an annual three-day Ministerial Candidate Workshop for ordination candidates and their spouses. Also requires licensed and ordained ministers to complete 20 lifelong learning hours annually, tracked via the denominational registry.
    • Leadership training and ministerial development programs
      Offers continuing education through online courses, modular studies, mentorship programs, and a three-day Ministerial Candidate Workshop for ordination candidates and spouses; provides a credentials portal for tracking ordination progress and requires licensed and ordained ministers to complete 20 annual lifelong learning hours tracked in the denominational registry.
    • Manage ministerial licensing and ordination processes
      Provides a downloadable template for local churches to issue Local Minister's Licenses, hosts an annual three-day Ministerial Candidate Workshop for ordination candidates, and offers a credentials portal for candidates to track their ordination progress.
    • Ministerial Credentialing Support
      Supports ministerial credentialing by providing a downloadable template for local churches to issue a Local Minister's License and maintaining a credentials portal for candidates to track and manage their ordination progress.
    • Provide continuing education and mentorship for religious leaders
      Offers continuing education trainings, online courses, modular studies programs, and mentorship programs for leaders, including requiring 20 lifelong learning hours annually for licensed and ordained ministers.
    • Provide continuing education and mentorship for religious leaders
      Offers continuing education trainings, online courses, modular studies programs, and mentorship programs for leaders, including requiring 20 lifelong learning hours annually for licensed and ordained ministers.
    • Provide resources for ministerial licensing and ordination
      Provides a downloadable template for local churches to issue a Local Minister's License, hosts an annual three-day Ministerial Candidate Workshop, and offers a credentials portal for candidates to track their ordination progress.
  • Retreat & Residency Facility Operations 4 activities
    • Camp and Retreat Center Operations
      Operates Pinerock Camp and Retreat Center as a year-round facility offering lodging, meals, and activities for groups ranging from 20 to 385 people.
    • Camp and retreat center operations
      Operates Pinerock Camp and Retreat Center as a year-round facility offering lodging, meals, and activities for groups ranging from 20 to 385 people.
    • Operate Pinerock Camp and Retreat Center
      Operates Pinerock Camp and Retreat Center, a year-round facility providing lodging, meals, and activities for groups ranging from 20 to 385 people.
    • Operate a camp and retreat center
      Operates Pinerock Camp and Retreat Center, a year-round facility providing lodging, meals, and activities for groups ranging from 20 to 385 people.
  • Christian Leadership Peer Networks 4 activities
    • Facilitate networking and support for pastors
      Hosts dinners for pastors to connect and share ministry challenges and maintains a pastors forum for discussion.
    • Facilitate networking and support for pastors
      Hosts dinners for pastors to connect and share ministry challenges, and maintains a pastors forum for discussion.
    • Pastoral Support and Networking
      Facilitates pastoral connection and support through hosted dinners for pastors to discuss ministry challenges and a dedicated pastors forum. Maintains a network of over 60 active congregations across Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and California.
    • Pastoral support and networking forums
      Hosts dinners for pastors to connect and discuss ministry challenges, and maintains a pastors forum for ongoing dialogue and peer support across the district.
  • Professional Association Conferences & Events 1 activity
    • Host conventions and courses
      Hosted a convention in 2024 named "Fusion" and offers 21 courses throughout the year in six quads.
  • School Community Events & Family Nights 1 activity
    • Offer youth engagement events
      Organizes annual events for youth engagement across the district.
  • Homeschool Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Provide courses for spiritual development
      Offers 21 courses throughout the year, structured into six quads (two in fall, two in spring, and two in summer).
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Congregational network support
      Supports a network of over 60 active congregations across Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and California, and provides a downloadable template for local churches to issue Local Minister's Licenses.
    • District-Wide Conventions
      Hosts large-scale conventions such as the 2024 "Fusion" event, which emphasized unity across NMI, NDI, and NYI within the district.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$993K
Contributions & grants$195K20%
Program service revenue$872K88%
Investment income$-18K-2%
Other revenue$-56K
expenses
Total expenses$1.23M
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$288K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$5.53M
Cash$360K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3.83M
Net assets$1.70M
Liquid reserves3.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -4.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
STEPHEN HARRIS CEO 2 $289K
LEIGH METCALF OPERATIONS MANAGER 2 $277K
JASON DYER CAMP DIRECTOR 40 $67K
board members · 3
  • CRAIG CARTER — PRESIDENT
  • DAVID LEAGUE — SECRETARY/TREASURER (UNTIL MAR 2022)
  • JERRY STRANDQUIST — DIRECTOR
relationships · 8

who they work with

  • General Church of the Nazarene Network — Hosts leadership from the General Church of the Nazarene at its annual gathering
  • NDI Partner — Participated in the 2024 "Fusion" convention to highlight unity across the district.
  • NYI Partner — Participated in the 2024 "Fusion" convention to highlight unity across the district.
  • PLNU Partner — Offers courses for the Nondegree Course of Study for ordination.
  • Phoenix First Church of the Nazarene Partner — Provides worship leadership through its Worship Director for the annual gathering
  • Pinerock Camp and Retreat Center Partner — Operates or partners with the camp as a retreat and conference facility serving the district.
  • Pinerock Camp and Retreat Center Partner — Partner ministry involved in district outreach and spiritual growth efforts.
  • Point Loma Nazarene University Partner — Offers the Nondegree Course of Study for ministerial candidates.