June 7-8, 2026

Join us for this year’s North Arkansas District Assembly!
Hosted by Rogers First, we are excited to gather as an assembly to worship, build community, and learn about what God is doing across our district, region, and the world.

ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE

Sunday, June 7
Ordination Service

Monday, June 8
Assembly Meetings

District Assembly Kids Information

Rogers First is excited to welcome the children of the North Arkansas District for a few days of worship, fun, and connection! 

REGISTER YOUR CHILD

Early Childhood Schedule (Infant-5Y)

We are so excited to welcome your little ones! Our Early Childhood Wing is designed especially for children ages 0–5 years old (not yet in kindergarten). Children will be placed in one of our three classrooms: Infant, Toddler, or Preschool, so each child can learn and play in an age-appropriate environment.

Here’s a look at the fun and meaningful experiences we have planned:

  • Sunday Evening

  • Prop Talk

  • Worship

  • Bible Lesson

  • Small Groups

  • Monday Morning

  • Bounce House & Bubbles

  • Bible Lesson

  • Monday Afternoon

  • Scooters, Sidewalk Chalk & Popsicles

  • Small Group Activity

We can’t wait to spend this special time with your kiddos—learning about Jesus and making sweet memories together!

Elementary Schedule (completed K-5th Grade)

Sunday Evening

Worship Night - We will kick off our time together with a fun and meaningful worship service! Kids will experience:

  • Worship through music

  • Small group time

  • Games

  • Hands-on activities focused on learning God’s Word

Monday Morning

Morning Rotations - We’ll begin the day together with a large group activity before rotating through:

  • Crafts

  • Games

  • Missions

  • Music

  • Monday Afternoon

Afternoon Park Trip – Mt. Hebron - After lunch, we’ll head to Mt. Hebron Park (less than 10 minutes away). Kids will enjoy:

  • Basketball

  • Pickleball

  • Playground time

  • Splash pad fun

We’ll spend about 2 hours at the park and return to the church around 3:30 PM.

Closing Time at Church

  • Popsicles

  • Free play

  • Wrap-up before dismissal

REGISTER YOUR CHILD

DR. DAVID BUSIC

GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT

Dr. David A. Busic was elected general superintendent in the Church of the Nazarene at the 28th General Assembly held in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, in June 2013. At the time of his election, he had been president of Nazarene Theological Seminary since 2011. Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, David was ordained in 1991 by Dr. John A. Knight. After being an associate pastor in Oklahoma and Kansas, he served as senior pastor for three Churches of the Nazarene: Vineyard Community Church (Livermore, California), Central Church (Lenexa, Kansas), and First Church (Bethany, Oklahoma). During his tenure at Bethany First, Dr. Busic helped initiate and establish the Swaziland Partnership in 2007 to help reduce the HIV/AIDS rate and assist vulnerable children in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Africa. Dr. Busic received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southern Nazarene University in 1988 and a Master of Divinity degree from Nazarene Theological Seminary in 1993. Southern Nazarene University conferred a Doctor of Divinity degree upon him in 2010. He earned a Doctor of Ministry in theology and culture at Fuller Theological Seminary. He has a distinguished tradition of service to the denomination. He has been a member of the General Board of the Church of the Nazarene, during which time he was also elected president of the USA National Board. From 2005 to 2013 he was a member of the Board of General Superintendents’ Thought Partners, a think tank for critical issues facing the church. Busic was co-editor for Preacher’s Magazine from 2000 to 2007. He has also published numerous articles, book chapters, and authored five books, Perfectly Imperfect: Character Sketches from the Old Testament; Perfectly Imperfect, Character Sketches from the New Testament; The City: Urban Churches in the Wesleyan Tradition; Way, Truth, Life: Discipleship as a Journey of Grace; and his most recent volume, The Praying Pastor: Learning to Lead from your Knees. His preaching is widely respected throughout the church, making him a sought-after speaker and leadership advisor. Dr. Busic and his wife, Christi, live in Edmond, Oklahoma. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren. JURISDICTIONAL ASSIGNMENTS Mesoamerica Region South Central USA – Southern Nazarene University

Meet Your Leaders

District Superintendent

Dr. Mark Lindstrom

NDI President

Tim Britton

District Secretary

Dr. Steve Thrasher

NYI President

Daniel Hilian

District Treasurer

Susan Baker

NMI President

Charlotte Hall