Belfast, Northern Ireland – Rev. Philip McAlister was elected district superintendent at the British Isles North District 58th district assembly, on 28 March, in Megain Memorial Church of the Nazarene, Belfast. Rev. Colin H. Wood, who was appointed district superintendent of the British Isles North in 1992, retires this year.
"This is an important moment in the life of the church in the British Isles,” said Jesse Middendorf, a general superintendent of the Church of the Nazarene who presided over the event. “The church has elected a leader who is passionate about evangelism and outreach and the Lord will use Rev. McAlister greatly.”
“It was at that point that I felt a deep sense of the peace of God come upon me,” said McAlister.
Wood plans to remain involved in and committed to the work of the Church of the Nazarene, and to give his fullest cooperation and support to his successor. He is “delighted” that his friend and colleague has been elected as the new district superintendent.
For the time being, he plans to continue as co-editor of the UK TOGETHER (Church of the Nazarene) magazine, and to be administrator of the Nazarene Ministers’ Benevolent Fund. He also has been invited to teach part-time at Nazarene Theological College, Manchester, and will be there in May.
“Today’s election is a tribute to Philip’s missional and visionary commitment to changing the world for Christ,” said Gustavo Crocker, director of the Eurasia Region. “The Eurasia leadership team celebrates with the British Isles North District and commits its continued partnership in serving the church in Britain."
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