What’s Happening in the SNAD?
Men's Retreat
Rise and shine is an expression used to begin each day. Spiritually, the slogan takes on a different meaning. God does not want you to stay in the ashes of shame and disrepute. He calls you to Rise and be light (Shine) in this dark world. Men’s Retreat 2026 promises to be an event like none other! All men are invited, 14 and older, to engage with the Living Jesus. We will worship in Spirit and in Truth inviting all present to Rise from the ashes, conquer sin, and begin a life of Freedom! Gentlemen, are you ready to Rise? Then we challenge you to register by Monday, October 26, end of day!
NYI Winter Retreat
For more information, please contact Fern Pokagon at 505-306-0335 or email her at skizett@aol.com.
Click the link below to register for the retreat or to view and print the flyer.
Ignite the Cause Conference 2027
Ignite the Cause Conference 2027
January 3–6, 2027 | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
For young adults ages 18–28
Young adults across the USA/Canada Region are invited to Ignite the Cause, a conference designed to help the next generation discover and respond to God’s call.
Ignite the Cause is for young adults ages 18–28 who want to explore how God may be calling them to missions, pastoral ministry, church planting, or other forms of missional leadership.
Registration
Regular Registration: $239
Labor Day Discount: $219 when registering September 2–9
Additional conference details, including speakers, will be announced through the USA/Canada Region.
Missions Mobilization Resources
The USA/Canada Region also offers resources and opportunities for those interested in missions and discovering God’s call, including the Guide to God’s Call and The Bless Experience, along with opportunities to serve and be developed through Global Missions.
Learn more about Missions Mobilization and opportunities to serve:
https://linktr.ee/usacanadamobilization
Chilchinbeto COTN Campmeeting
For more information, please contact Pastor Nellie Yazzie-David at 928-637-5377
Elevate
WHAT IS ELEVATE?
Elevate is the ultimate retreat! Over the course of the weekend, Nazarene students from the Southwest Field (California, Arizona, Southern Nevada, New Mexico, Hawaii) come together not only to compete and play, but also worship and grow in Christ. Every day will be filled with fun activities for your youth group to play together (check out our "activities" and "competition" tabs for more), but every night we come together to worship and hear the word. Our hope is that students leave this weekend with not only some amazing memories of the fun, but a deeper relationship with Christ that can change the trajectory of their lives, their families, their churches, and their schools forever.
March 20th: Registration opens at 12:00 PM PST
May 4th: Final rosters due (all paperwork uploaded, etc.)
We would love to know which SNAD churches are planning to attend or participate. If your church or group plans to come, please let Danielle know so we can celebrate your involvement.
Our desire is simply to make sure you feel supported and represented across the district as we come alongside and encourage this event.
For more information or to let us know your church will be attending, please contact Danielle Nez, NYI District President.
Email: daniellenez@gmail.com
5K Trail Run & Walk – Supporting Native American Christian Academy
Our district is excited to support the 5K Trail Run & Walk benefiting Native American Christian Academy. This community event invites runners and walkers of all ages to participate in a morning of fitness, fellowship, and support for Christian education.
The race will begin and end at the school campus in Sun Valley, Arizona. Whether you run or walk, your participation helps encourage and support the ministry and work of Native American Christian Academy.
We invite churches, youth groups, families, and community members to come out and take part in this event.
2026 Global Week of Prayer
As the 2026 Global Week of Prayer approaches, NMI would like to invite the church to pray for the needs of our global churches and districts with requests from the regions.
This is the 30th year of the Global Week of Prayer, and we have some new and exciting resources to share with you!
May this week be a sacred time as we serve as the global missions advocate in every local church, nurturing a spirit of missions and mobilizing into action, impacting people around the world. Thank you for praying!
Click Here for resources https://nazarene.org/nmi/global-week-of-prayer/
Marriage Seminar
Keeping God first is essential to a thriving marriage. Resilience and growing together through life’s challenges is strengthened when faith remains at the center
Speakers: Richard & Rosina Garrion
Cost: $20 per couple
Date & Time: February 14, 10am-3pm (Registratio/Continental Breakfast begins at 9:30am)
Registration Link: Click Here
Flyer: Click Here
Taco Dinner NYC Fundraiser
Fundraiser Poster: Click Here
Proceeds will benefit youth attending NYC26 This Summer.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
NYC coordinator Hannah 928-522-3177
NYl president Danielle 719-367-6385
Midyear Leadership Convention
PDF Flyer of Mid Year 2026: Click Here
Date: JANUARY, 29-31, 2026
Location: Phoenix First Church o f the Nazarene (19201 North 7th Avenue Phoenix, AZ, 85027)
Thursday, January 29, 2026
5:30 PM-8:00 PM Greetings & Fellowship
Friday, January 30, 2026
7:30 AM-9:00 AM Women and Men's Ministry Breakfast
9:00-11:00 A M Nazarene Missions International (NMI) Council Updates
11:30 AM-7:00 PM Lunch On Your Own
except for the special NMI lunch by invitation only
1:30-3:30 PM Nazarene Youth International (NYI) Council Updates
4:00-6:00 PM Nazarene Discipleship International (NDI) Council Updates
6:30-8:00 PM Supper O n Your Own
Option: NYC supper fundraiser - Click Here
Saturday, January 31, 2026
8:00 AM-12:00 PM SNAD Updates/Business/Fun!!!
9:45 AM-12:00PM Children's Bible Quizzing
Location:
Phoenix First Church of the Nazarene
19201 N. 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027
NYI Winter Retreat 2026
Come & enjoy winter fun, worship, fellowship, and ice skating.
For any questions email WADE.ELFTMAN@GMAIL.COM..
Cost - $150 (FOR STUDENTS 6TH-12™* GRADE —— SPONSORS MUST BE NAZSAFE TRAINED)
Flyer: Click Here
Urbana 25 Phoenix Young Adults Event
This event is for Gen Z's (Age 17-28) Conference at the Phoenix Convention Center. This is a multi-day event to mobilize GenZ for God’s Global Mission.
For any info or register- Click Here
Cost - $392 (Nov 1- Dec 23), $495 (Dec 24-Dec 28 at door)
Flyer: Click Here
Leupp Camp Meeting
Dec 21 at 4:00pm
Guest: Thomas Arviso & Friends, Ranch Music Ministry, August Remedy, Castle Butte Church Band and others.
Flyer: Click Here
NYI WINTERFEST
Come worship and fellowship. Teaching & activities such as Gingerbread house decoration contest, group games, photo booth, Christmas sock exchange and more.
Service Times: Friday (5pm) Saturday (9am) —-Guest Speaker Kylie Jim
For any questions text/call NYI President Danielle Nez (505)-367-6385
Register: Click Here
Flyer: Click Here
CANCELLED- Southern Zone Rally
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Please contact Zone Chairman Rev. Daniel Liston at 602-954-0668 for any questions.
Winter Retreat
Come recharge your spirit, deepen your faith, and enjoy time with friends surrounded by pine trees and laughter.
For any questions email Fern Pokagan at skizett@aol.com. or text/call 505-306-0335
Dorm Rooms - $130
Basic Cabin - $145
Delux Cabin - $160
Registration/Application Link: Click Here — (Due: Oct 19)
Flyer: Click Here
Men's Retreat
Broken! Men, consider yourselves invited! This years retreat will challenge you to accept your brokenness so that the love of Christ can shine through!
$115 - DORM STYLE CABIN
Registration Link: Click Here
Flyer: Click Here
