What is NIEA?
The purpose of NIEA is to promote, resource, and support Nazarene Christian Schools (birth through secondary) and educators worldwide.
The Nazarene International Education Association was born out of the concern of Nazarene educators. They recognized the need for a support network to provide fellowship and resources to strengthen their educational ministries. The Association of Nazarene Christian Schools (ANCS) was the first grass roots response to this need. In 1980, the General Assembly placed responsibility for Christian Schools in Children's Ministries. In a 1982 report to ANCS, Miriam Hall, director of Children's Ministries, proposed a denominationally sponsored organization. ANCS voluntarily disbanded in favor of the new organization. After two years of planning, the Christian School Steering Committee adopted the concept and name of NIEA on April 17, 1984. In June of 1984, the new NIEA Executive Council proposed a Constitution and Bylaws. In February of 1985, the General Board approved the documents paving the way for ratification by NIEA membership.
What are the benefits of NIEA active membership?- • The NIeA eLink quarterly publication
- • Discounts on annual conventions and seminars
- • Local, district and regional fellowships
- • National prayer network
- • Current legislative updates affecting child care and day school ministries
- • Regular flow of resources ideas and helpful hints for making your ministry more effective
- • Job search/placement resource for teacher, directors, and administrators
- • Directory of Nazarene Christian Schools and public and home school teachers
- • Opportunity to form a partnership with an international Nazarene school
Who may join NIEA?Membership in the NIEA shall be open to all educators associated with the Church of the Nazarene, whether by actual membership, employment, or regular attendance, and others interested in supporting the purposes of this organization. There are four categories of membership that include Individual, Institutional, Associate, and Student. For membership information, call 888-644-4510 or E-mail
bpostlewait@nazarene.org or
amotley@nazarene.org. For more information about NIEA, go to
www.niea-online.org.
To print a copy of the NIEA Membership Application
click here. 
Annual NIEA ConferenceThe Annual NIEA Conference is an opportunity for fellowship and networking for those involved in Christian, public, private, and home schools. Many seminars and workshops are offered to provide useful information for continuing to provide quality education.
Each year the conference is held in a different educational region. Below is the list of locations for future NIEA conferences.
2008 -- Southern Nazarene University, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
2009 -- Orlando, Florida
The 2008 NIEA E3 Conference will be on the campus of Southern Nazarene University in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. E3 will educate, equip, and encourage teachers, administrators, and pastors. The theme is: “A Child Will Be Like the Teacher,” based on Luke 6:40, NCV. For more information, go to
cmc.nazarene.org or register online at
web.nazarene.org/niea. You also can consult past issues of the NIeA eLink or contact Beula Postlewait at
bpostlewait@nazarene.org or Anya Motley at
amotley@nazarene.org.The NIeA e-LinkThe NIeA eLink is a quarterly NIEA publication that connects Nazarene Christian Schools with information and resources. This newsletter provides information about the Annual NIEA Conference, articles for inspiration and information, resources and instructional aids for teachers in different educational settings, information about current legal issues, and an opportunity for NIEA officers and regional representative to report on happenings within their regions and area of expertise.
To receive free copies of this publiation, contact Anya Motley at
amotley@nazarene.org.
NIEA Executive Council for 2005-2009