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By: Cathy Spangler “The Lord is my shepherd...He makes me lie down in green pastures…” (Psalm 23:1-2a). Have you ever wondered why the Shepherd would have to “make” sheep (or us) lie down in green pastures? In history, Israel always felt it was the blessing of God to have GREEN pastures. If it didn’t rain and... Continue Reading →
By: Scott Armstrong What important days we have had as the Church of the Nazarene. Recently, the denomination’s 30th General Assembly and Global Conventions adjourned, with key leaders having been elected and many important decisions having been made on doctrine and polity of the Church. One of the things that is sticking with me days... Continue Reading →
By: Jacqueline Méndez From April 29 to 30, 2023, the ministries of Nazarene Missions International (NMI) and Missions Mobilization carried out a Maximum Mission in the South District of Nicaragua. This was the first such event ever held in San Juan, where the Church of the Nazarene is growing considerably. 26 children, youth, and adults... Continue Reading →
This article was originally posted by http://www.nazarene.org The first-ever global Discover Missions event brought 80 young people from all six regions of the Church of the Nazarene to the Dominican Republic from 13-22 May for an immersive short-term missions opportunity to explore potential calls into missions. The attendees were primarily between the ages of 18... Continue Reading →
Nazarene Missions International, officially recognized as an “auxiliary organization” of the Church of the Nazarene in 1915 at the fourth General Assembly, has been an integral part of local churches since that date. Over the years, the name has changed: 1915—Woman’s Missionary Society (WMS), 1928—Women’s Foreign Missionary Society (WFMS), 1952—Nazarene Foreign Missionary Society (NFMS), 1964—Nazarene... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Scott Armstrong Key Verses: “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine... Continue Reading →
By: Elba Isabel Duson Missions Mobilization Coordinator, MesoCentral Field From April 29 through May 1, 2023, the latest Cross-Cultural Orientation (CCO) was held in Rancho Arriba, Dominican Republic. 27 participants were present, representing the five districts of the country, and also Guatemala and Panama. “For me the CCO was a great experience where the Lord... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Scott Armstrong Key Verses: “From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him. ‘You do not want to leave, too, do you?’ Jesus asked the Twelve.” – John 6:66-67 NIV If Jesus were attempting to form a megachurch, he was well on his way. 5,000+ had come to... Continue Reading →
Dr. Stan Toler “You are an original. God has shaped you for ministry.” —H. Norman Wright R. Charles Crow says, tongue-in-cheek, “God loves you … but people have a wonderful plan for your life.” Often in ministry we have plans or visions that others thrust upon us. Sometimes, we unwisely attempt to import the plans... Continue Reading →
I was recently listening to the Turning to the Mystics podcast where I heard spiritual director James Finley tell the following parable (as far as I can tell, its origins are disputed). As any good parable is supposed to, I have not been able to shake it from my mind. As you read and reflect,... Continue Reading →
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