A blog designed to develop missional leaders
The season of Lent is almost upon us, and every year there are at least some Evangelical Christians in different countries who contact me out of their concern or confusion with this period in the Christian calendar, or the concept of a liturgical year in general. Phyllis Tickle explains that the Christian calendar has been... Continue Reading →
By Howard Culbertson "The spirit of Christ is the spirit of missions. The nearer we get to Him, the more intensely missionary we become." –Henry Martyn, missionary to India and Persia. Know anyone who views world missions support involvement as being only for those who happen to be really passionate about it? I know people... Continue Reading →
I recently had the privilege of reading a wonderful little book, called Opening the Bible, written by the renowned Trappist monk, Thomas Merton. His thoughts on reading the Scriptures were written decades ago but remain poignant and relevant as much today as in his time. Just to offer a taste, I will share three quotes. First,... Continue Reading →
From February 24 to March 2, 2019, Nazarenes will be interceding for different requests! Join us in prayer! And as you pray throughout this Nazarene World Week of Prayer, remember that God is present and active! Our prayer requests simply encourage us to join Him in His redemptive purposes in the world. Pray faithfully! Pray... Continue Reading →
For the past five weeks we have been traveling through our 40 Days of Prayer for the Cities of Mesoamerica. We have been so encouraged by the responses of many leaders and local churches as they mobilize their people in prayer! This campaign has become an annual emphasis, and this year especially we are starting... Continue Reading →
By Carla Sunberg "Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen... Continue Reading →
By Charles W. Christian “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again?” — Matthew 5:13 Salt has, in some ways, developed a bad reputation these days. It can cause high blood pressure and heart issues when it is over used. Part of... Continue Reading →
By Daniela Santiago A few weeks ago I had the chance to be part of Third Wave 2019 in India. I am grateful that the Lord allowed me to be a part of this experience. It’s natural for people to limit their vision of life to what is around them. We know there is a... Continue Reading →
By Diana Gonzalez A few days ago I had the blessing to be a part of Third Wave 2019 in Hyderabad, India. I will never be the same after this experience. I found new perspectives – new ways of seeing life. I was also challenged to hear the needs that exist, and what the Church... Continue Reading →
By Saraí Ramos A few weeks ago, God gave me the opportunity to travel to Hyderabad, India where I participated in Third Wave, a global gathering of emerging leaders within the Church of the Nazarene. The main purpose of the event is to provide a space for youth to connect in a cross-cultural setting through... Continue Reading →
Transform the Globe 