By: Dr. David Busic Jerusalem became the biblical archetype of God’s hope for a city and the possibilities of urban redemption. It was called “the joy of the whole earth” (Psalm 48:2). It radiated divine presence and power: “From Zion, perfect in beauty, God shines forth” (Psalm 50:2). Jerusalem was even declared to be the... Continue Reading →
January: A Month to Support Genesis
Many Nazarenes in the Mesoamerica Region know that the month of January has been designated for several years to promote and give offerings to the Genesis ministry. If every member in the Church of the Nazarene in our 32 countries gave just one dollar to this initiative, we could train and send out more than... Continue Reading →
Patterning to a Jesus Template Part II
By: Dr. Clark Armstrong Jesus’ teaching ministry primarily consisted of the use of parables. We should learn to use many stories and illustrations. He also taught the crowds or public groups such as the Pharisees with discourses. The book of Matthew can be outlined around five of these. His teaching of the disciples was peripatetic,... Continue Reading →
Patterning to a Jesus Template Part I
By: Dr. Clark Armstrong In previous articles highlighting the pastoral calling and ministry, we studied 17 New Testament scriptures in our endeavor to understand what God’s expectations are for an ordained elder or pastor. Our conclusion from God’s word was that God has called the pastor to do four simple things: to pray, to preach,... Continue Reading →
Caribbean Online CCO
Are you 17 and over and interested in serving in Missions? Haven't participated in a CCO yet? Wait no longer. Registration is now open for our Virtual Cross Cultural Orientation. Here is the link: https://forms.gle/zAsbHeWz7esNm5Fa9 CCO #caribbeanfieldglobalmissions
Job Description of a Pastor Part 3: To Preach
By: Dr. Clark Armstrong The passage of the New Testament used in many denominations to ordain ministers starts with “preach the Word” (2 Tim. 4:2). Preaching is a prominent part of a pastor’s job description. The early church leaders appointed deacons so that they could devote themselves to prayer and to the ministry of the... Continue Reading →
Job Description for a Pastor Part 2: To Pray
By: Dr. Clark Armstrong Several weeks ago, I gave an overview of what I feel to be – after years of ministry – the job description for a pastor. We discovered from Scripture that God has called the pastor to do four simple things: to pray, to preach, to love and to lead. In today’s... Continue Reading →
The Witness of the Spirit
By: Eddie Estep A fond memory from my early years is the singing of the saints in the church attended by our family. When I learned to read music – both words and notes – the hymns of the church came alive. One of the songs the congregation most loved to sing was “It Is... Continue Reading →
Global Missions Celebrates Virtual Graduation for the Third Time
For the third consecutive year, the Global Missions Ministry in the Mesoamerica Region was able to celebrate the virtual graduation of 42 students from Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Panama, Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia and the U.S., who successfully and joyfully completed the School of Leadership’s study program with a specialization in Cross-cultural Missions on... Continue Reading →
Testimonies from the CCO in Coban, Guatemala
“From November 18 to 20, 2022 a Cross-Cultural Orientation (CCO) was held in the Verapaz del Norte district of Guatemala. I thank God that I was given the opportunity to be part of its organization, where 38 participants from five different districts heard the voice of God calling them to give their lives to him... Continue Reading →