Video Theater 

NACOS provides a unique pathway to becoming an assigned pastor for those that hear the call ministry later in life. But the decision to heed the call can be challenging, and life changing. We thought it might be helpful and perhaps even inspirational to see and hear the stories of current and former NACOS students and instructors. They are at the heart of an amazing and impactful growth in Native American ministry across the country.

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Just What Is NACOS

In this insightful interview with NACOS Founder and Director, Jerry Devine, we find the heart and soul of a study program that is emerging within the United Methodist Church—just in time to contribute a new voice and perspective to a millennial message.

NACOS is on The Other Side

NACOS Director Jerry DeVine considers how the Native American Course of Study program prepares Pastors for ministry outside their church building walls—to be truly effective in transforming quality of life in the communities they serve.

The Least, the Last & the Lost
Strong Woman Song

This Song was written by a Native American Woman in prison, and served as solace and strength to her sisters throughout the facility. Performed here by the women of the August NACOS Session, 2020, Dayspring NAUMC Church, Peoria, Illinois.

Rick Bell Interview

Rick Bell is a retired Minister and Professor. He teaches several NACOS courses, including Bible I & II. This video is from a conversation filmed at Pine Lake UMC Camp in Wisconsin.

Todd Williamson

Pastor Todd Williamson ministers in the Gun Lake Tribe Community, including the Bradley and Salem Indian Mission Fellowships. In this impromptu conversation in the Sandhill Cafe (inside the Gun Lake Casino), Todd predicts and challenges a new spiritual era, in which Native American traditions and beliefs will lead and heal the land.

A Pastor's Calling - NACOS

Pastor Danira Parra reflects on the Spirit’s calling in her life and her 46 year journey to becoming a pastor. She is currently the Pastor of Dayspring NAUMC and Faith UMC in Peoria, Illinois.

Dayspring is vibrant and growing fellowship that blends many Native spiritual traditions and symbols with traditional Methodist worship elements. The result is a truly unique and meaningful worship experience.

Native Grace - BUMP

Pastor Calvin Hill ministers on the Blackfeet Nation in Browning, Montana. His unique and community-oriented ministry brings hope and hands-on care to his parish through innovative and meaningful programs. Through it all, Pastor Hill embraces and respects the “Two Sides” of the road that leads to God—”the natural revelation that comes from my traditional ways and the special revelation that comes through the gospel.”

The result is a truly special ministry with many lessons for effective ministry in a Native Community.