Mountaineer Country of West Virginia
North District is a pleasing patchwork of old and new,
high-tech and down-home, front-burner energy and
back-porch relaxation. The patchwork begin with our
people; mostly descendants of European immigrants who
came in the last century for coal mining and steel
production. Add the mountain bikers, hikers, rafters,
rock climbers, sportsmen and nature lovers drawn by the
region's mountains, rivers, forests and trails. Piece it
together with a vibrant intellectual, artistic and
sports community made of tens of thousands of students
at colleges, along with the state-of-the-art
technological centers these schools support. Finally,
mix in pioneer history come to life, the best Italian
food you've ever tasted, arts and crafts, joyful
festivals and your own back road discoveries, and you've
got the colorful quilt that is Mountaineer Country.
West Virginia North is a diverse ministry
field with opportunities in rural to medium sized
communities. Our district currently has 52 churches with
NewStart churches and targeted areas for future
development. We maintain close contact with our churches
and pastors with annual visits by the Superintendent and
one of the strongest camp programs in the denomination,
shared with West Virginia South District.
West Virginia Nazarenes have a heart for
people! From community life in rural towns or growing
midsize cities there is a welcoming environment for
ministry. Our worship environment ranges from
traditional to cutting edge. Most of our churches are
filled with blended celebration that understands our
heritage but looks to the future by seeking to meet the
needs of people.
Come and join us for worship and discover
what God has for you.
