Respond to God's Call

District Ministry Training Centre

Accessible and affordable courses that fit your busy schedule and provide basic biblical knowledge and practical skills for effective ministry in our churches, neighbourhoods, workplaces, and communities.

2026 - 2027 Courses

Y2C3
The Moral Shape

of Christian Ministry

September 3 - October 22
(Thursdays online, 7:00-9:00 p.m.)
October 6 session replaces October 8

Rev. Craig Summerfield

Coming Soon

Other courses details coming soon

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Ordained clergy serving in the Church of the Nazarene in Ontario may take any DMTC course at no cost. The hours spent in class can be counted towards your lifelong learning hours (20 required per year).

Non-Degree Course of Study
NCOS

In partnership with Ambrose University, the DMTC offers courses from the Nazarene Course of Study (NCOS), the educational pathway for ordination in the Church of the Nazarene. Flexible online courses and local facilitators make ministry training accessible for students across Canada.

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I really enjoyed the course and how quickly I saw results in my methods of preaching, thank you!

Student Feedback from from Christian Preaching I

“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 - dmtc.admin@centralnazarene.ca

Christian Theology I has officially begun through the NCOS at the District Ministry Training Centre in partnership with Ambrose University.

This new format is different from past courses. Students now watch lecture videos ahead of time, then gather with a local pastor who facilitates discussion, questions, and deeper exploration of what they’re learning together.

Please pray for:
• our students as they study and grow
• our facilitator as they guide discussion and discipleship
• meaningful conversations rooted in Scripture and shaped by the Holy Spirit

If you want to learn more about the NCOS visit our website - districtministrytrainingcentre.ca/ncos

Happy Mother’s Day to the students and staff of the District Ministry Training Centre. 🌷

The women in our DMTC community are mothers and grandmothers, but also pastors, ministry leaders, teachers, caregivers, volunteers, and disciples. Many are working full-time jobs while studying, writing papers, attending classes, serving in their churches, and responding faithfully to God’s call on their lives (and making dinner too!)

Today, we want to honour the women who are investing deeply into their spiritual growth, theological education, and ministry training so they can serve the Church well.

Thank you. The work you are doing matters. The Kingdom is being strengthened through your obedience to God’s Call.

Our prayer today is that as you minister to others in your churches and communities, you would also be ministered to. That you would feel seen, appreciated, encouraged, loved, and deeply valued.

Christian Theology I begins tomorrow!

This marks an important first for the District Ministry Training Centre as we begin offering courses through Ambrose University as part of the new Non-Degree Course of Study (NCOS) being rolled out across our region.

Please pray for Dr. Lisa Outar-O’Shea as she leads this course, and for the many students from across our district who are enrolled in this course.

Throughout this course, students will explore Wesleyan-holiness theology and grow in their ability to preach, teach, disciple, evangelize, and provide pastoral care. They’ll also study the development of Christian theology, learn to recognize historical and contemporary heresies, and develop skills for forming people theologically in age-appropriate ways.

As the DMTC continues to navigate this significant transition to NCOS, we would deeply appreciate your prayers for wisdom, grace, adaptability, and encouragement for everyone involved.

Learn more about the NCOS at districtministrytrainingcentre.ca/ncos

Meet our director - Pastor Tamara Hudson.

Here are three reasons why Pastor Tamara is perfect for this role:

👉 She knows what it is like to prepare for ordained ministry as an adult. She started as a registered nurse but responded to God's call and now has her MA degree in Theology.

👉 She has a passion for adult education and ministry - serving in this field for decades.

👉 She is a pastor (and a wife and mother who knows how busy life is!)

Here is her full bio!

Rev. Tamara Hudson (MA, OCELT) is the Director of the District Ministry Training Centre. As a former Registered Nurse, she is a graduate of Mohawk College and Brock University. She graduated with a MA degree in Theology from Nazarene Theological College/University of Manchester, UK in 2013. Previously she served for almost 20 years on the Central Europe Field as a Global Missionary for the Church of the Nazarene where she was involved in health care, church development, and equipping women and men for ministry. She served as Administrator of the Romania Learning Centre for European Nazarene College and as District Superintendent in Romania (2011-2016). She is currently pastoring at Niagara Heights Church of the Nazarene.

Apart from leading the DMTC, Tamara also teaches in the areas of missions, English, and spiritual formation. Tamara loves language and culture and since her return to Ontario has become a certified ESL teacher.

Tamara loves spending time in the outdoors, preferably in the family’s old red canoe, or on a trail in the woods.

Need to take Systematic Theology I?

Christian Theology I (formerly Systematic Theology I) starts May 7. Weekly online sessions, with teaching through video and discussion led by Pastor Lisa Outar-O'Shea.

This is our first course in the new NCOS format with Ambrose University.

Register your interest through the link in our LinkTree (bio) and then we'll guide you through the registration process with Ambrose.

Deadline May 1.

“He is not here; he has risen!”
Luke 24:6

Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!
Sons of men and angels say, Alleluia!
Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!
Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply, Alleluia!

Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia!
Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia!
Dying once, He all doth save, Alleluia!
Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia!

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“They twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on his head.”
Matthew 27:29

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“See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey.”
Zechariah 9:9

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Many of our students are on the journey toward ordination in the Church of the Nazarene.

An important step along that path is receiving a district licence. This week, several of our students met with the District Board of Ministry to share their story, reflect on their calling, and continue moving forward in the process of credentialing.

Through the District Ministry Training Centre (DMTC), the Canada Central District comes alongside these leaders with affordable, accessible ministry education, helping them grow in both calling and preparation for ministry.

Would you join us in praying for our students?

👉 Pray for those serving faithfully as lay leaders.
👉 For those who are still discerning God’s call.
👉 For those stepping into local and district licensing.
👉 And for those who are nearing ordination.

We’re grateful for each one and the ways God is at work in and through them.

Last chance to register for Spiritual Formation (PAS 1023).

If you want to grow deeper in your relationship with Christ, this course will help you build the rhythms that shape a faithful life. We’ll explore practices like prayer, Scripture meditation, silence, journaling, and other spiritual disciplines that help believers grow into the likeness of Christ.

Spiritual formation is about allowing God to shape our lives through Scripture, discipline, and community so that we become more like Jesus in heart and life.

In person: March 28 (Oakville Generations Church)
Online: Thursdays in April, 7–10 pm

If you’ve been thinking about taking it, now’s the time. It's a great course to audit!

Register now on our website (link in bio)

This book is one of the guides we’ll use in Spiritual Formation this spring.

In this course you’ll explore practices that help Christians grow deeper with Christ. Together we’ll look at Scripture, prayer, silence, journaling, and other spiritual disciplines that open our lives to God’s grace and shape us to become more like Jesus.

If you want to grow in your prayer life, build steady habits around God’s Word, and understand how spiritual formation actually happens, this course will help you take the next step.

Spring 2026 • PAS 1023
In person March 28 (Oakville) + online Thursday evenings in April

Register now:
https://www.districtministrytrainingcentre.ca/courses

👉🏽 Registration Now Open – Spiritual Formation (PAS 1023)

Registration is now open for the Spring 2026 Spiritual Formation course through the Pottery Workshop, taught by Rev. Craig Summerfield.

This course explores how believers grow into Christlikeness through Scripture, spiritual disciplines, and Christian community, with a focus on Wesleyan patterns of devotion.

In person: March 28, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Oakville Generations Church

Online: April 9, 16, 23, 30
Thursdays, 7:00 – 10:00 pm

Registration is now open. Apply today.
Link in bio

As we begin Lent, we step into a season of repentance, renewal, and surrender to God’s transforming grace. This is a time to examine our hearts, turn again to Christ, and be formed more deeply in his likeness.

Through the DMTC, leaders on our district are being shaped for faithful ministry in a broken world. As we walk the road to the cross, we pray for hearts renewed by grace, lives formed in Christ, and leaders equipped to serve with humility, courage, and hope.

Join us in prayer for those being formed for ministry in this season.

Spiritual Formation with Rev. Craig Summerfield is coming next term. This course connects Christian doctrine with real growth through Scripture, spiritual disciplines, and Christian community, helping you move toward wholeness in Christ.

The course begins with an in-person session on March 28, followed by Thursday evening online classes in April. Registration opens next month, so now is a good time for students and ministry leaders to plan ahead. Tuition is $150, and ordained CCD pastors attend at no cost.

Watch for registration details soon or visit our website to learn more.

Global Evangelism course started today with an in person session led by Pastor Terry Hudson. Please pray for the 7 students enrolled in this course.

LAST CALL!!

Register for Global Evangelism (OTR 2013) starting on January 31.

For more information and the link to register visit our website (link in bio).

Global Evangelism - Registration now open

A practical, required course for those pursuing ordination in the Church of the Nazarene. This class grounds evangelism in Scripture and theology, with clear application for local and global ministry.

Taught by Rev. Terry Michael Hudson, he brings deep experience as a longtime global missionary in Albania and Romania, a local pastor, and a graduate of Nazarene Theological Seminary with a concentration in missions.

Dates: January 29 – March 5, 2026
• In person: Saturday, January 31, 1–4 pm (Newmarket Church of the Nazarene)
• Online: Thursdays, 7–10 pm

Learn more and register on our website - link in bio.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

The new year opens fresh opportunities to grow, prepare, and serve. We encourage you to visit our website and see the DMTC courses available in 2026 (including Global Evangelism, starting soon!)

Link in bio.

📌 Registration is now open for Global Evangelism (OTR 2013).

January 29 to March 5, 2026
Instructor: Rev. Terry Hudson
Hybrid course

This course offers a clear overview of the biblical, theological, and historical foundations of evangelism. It covers personal, congregational, and global mission, with focused attention on the mission of the Church of the Nazarene and faithful Great Commission practice today.

First class in person
Saturday, January 31, 1–4 PM
Newmarket Church of the Nazarene

Online classes
Thursdays, 7–10 PM

Designed for those pursuing ordination, pastors, and lay leaders who want to grow in evangelism, discipleship, and cross-cultural mission.

Learn more and register at https://www.districtministrytrainingcentre.ca/courses

Silent Night was first sung on Christmas Eve in 1818 in a small village church in Austria. The words were written by a young priest, Joseph Mohr, and the melody was composed by Franz Xaver Gruber. It was a quiet song for a quiet moment, shaped by hardship and longing after years of war in Europe. The carol speaks softly, yet its message is bold.

At the centre of the song is this declaration: Christ the Saviour is born. Christmas is not only about peace, light, or wonder. It is about salvation. God has come near in Jesus to rescue, restore, and reconcile.

As we celebrate Christmas, we join generations of believers who have sung these words in humble churches and crowded sanctuaries alike. With joy and gratitude, we proclaim again what the angels announced and the carol echoes: Christ our Saviour is born.

John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

On this Sunday of Advent, we pause to reflect on love. Advent reminds us that Christmas begins with God’s love for the world. A love that gives, restores, and invites us to trust Him. As we wait and prepare, we receive that love again and allow it to shape how we love others.

Global Evangelism (OTR 2013)
Starting January 2026

Global Evangelism explores God’s mission in Scripture and the Church’s call today. This course is ideal for students (it's mandatory for ordination) but it's also great for lay leaders and pastors.

Pastors in our district may audit the course at no cost and earn lifelong learning hours.

Six reasons to take Global Evangelism
🌍 Christianity is a global faith, not tied to one culture or place.
🌎 Churches serve multicultural communities and need cultural awareness.
🌏 The Great Commission remains central to pastoral ministry.
🌍 Mission includes both Gospel witness and practical care.
🌎 Learning from mission history shapes ethical practice today.
🌏 Global connections strengthen local church ministry.

Register on our website (opening December 29)

Website Link in bio.

Psalm 98:4
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music.

Joy to the World was written in 1719 by Isaac Watts as a paraphrase of Psalm 98. It was not first written as a Christmas carol, but as a hymn celebrating God as King and His coming to set things right. Over time, the church came to sing it at Christmas because it proclaims a deep truth of Advent: the Lord has come.

Advent reminds us that joy is not shallow or seasonal. It flows from the arrival of Jesus, the promised King. His coming brings joy to hearts, homes, and all creation. As we wait and prepare during Advent, this carol calls us to receive that joy again and to let it shape how we live and worship.

Our instructors serve across the Canada Central District as pastors and ministry leaders. They bring both academic training and lived ministry experience to the classroom, and our students comment on the difference their wisdom, passion and care make.

Their teaching shapes the next generation of pastors. Their mentorship strengthens our district. We deeply appreciate each one who gives their time to help our students grow.

Thank you to our instructors for investing in the future of ministry through the District Ministry Training Centre.

On this Second Sunday of Advent, we reflect on peace.

🎶 It came upon the midnight clear,
That glorious song of old,
From angels bending near the earth
To touch their harps of gold.
“Peace on the earth, goodwill to men
From heaven’s all-gracious King.”
The world in solemn stillness lay
To hear the angels sing. 🎵

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear was written in 1849 during a tense season in the United States. The writer felt the strain of rising conflict, which shaped his call for people to hear the angels again. The line "Peace on the earth, goodwill to men” names the hope he wanted his readers to hold.

We feel our own tension today. Conflict, anxiety, and uncertainty are part of life for many. The angels’ message in Luke still speaks into that. God brings peace that restores and draws us back to Him and to each another.

This carol invites us to receive that peace again. Christ has come. His presence steadies our hearts and shapes how we live in a troubled time.

Many of you balance ministry, work, and family. Online courses have made it possible for you to study without adding extra travel or disrupting your weekly routine. That flexibility matters, and we’re committed to keeping it.

At the same time, learning at the DMTC has always been shaped by community. In-person sessions help you connect with your instructor, build relationships with fellow students, and engage course material with depth. They give room for meaningful conversations, shared reflection, and the kind of spiritual and practical support helpful for ministry.

That’s why we’re bringing back our hybrid course model. You keep the accessibility of online learning, and gain the benefits of gathering face to face. It’s a simple way to strengthen connection, trust, and collaboration while still respecting the demands of your schedule.

Our next course, Global Evangelism, will start with an in-person session on Saturday, January 31 from 1-4 pm in Newmarket. The remainder of the courses will be held Thursday evenings online.

Registration opens after Christmas.

🕯The first Sunday of Advent invites us into a season of anticipation and preparation. We begin with hope. This line from O Holy Night captures it well. The carol was written in France in the 1840s when a parish priest asked a local poet to reflect on Luke 2. He wasn’t a regular churchgoer, but the story of Jesus’ birth stirred something in him. He wrote a poem filled with longing and hope, and when it was set to music, those themes grew even stronger.

The song reminds us that weary people can rejoice because Jesus has come. Advent offers us that same reminder. As we enter this season, we hold to the hope found in Christ—the One who brings light into our waiting.

⭐ O holy night, the stars are brightly shining
It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth
A thrill of hope, the weary soul rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees
O hear the angel voices

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