A blog designed to develop missional leaders
By: Rev. Milton Gay Acts 8:26:40 Acts 8:35 – “Then Philip, beginning with that very passage of Scripture, announced the good news about Jesus.” One of the important characteristics of Philip was obedience to the Holy Spirit and the angel of the Lord, as they guided him where he needed to share God's grace with... Continue Reading →
By: Brett Clemmer The following article was originally posted on the blog https://maninthemirror.org/category/blog/ Many guys who grow up in the church do not continue attending as adults. There are vast numbers of dechurched (people who used to attend church but no longer do) under 40, and the fallout from COVID-19 this year has made it... Continue Reading →
By: Heather Zempel The best discipleship occurs within the context of real life. I disciple a handful of leaders at National Community Church in Washington, D.C., and most of my discipleship meetings happen over a great breakfast at my favorite restaurant. In a moment of insanity, I once let one of my young leaders convince... Continue Reading →
By: Jerry D. Porter "To make Christlike disciples in the nations" is not a program; it is a way of life. Each Nazarene should answer two questions: Who is discipling you? Whom are you discipling? I have adapted these gold nugget principles from Mike Henderson: Help your family and friends to follow Jesus. Always remember... Continue Reading →
By: Dr. Rubén Fernández Dr. C. René Padilla, theologian, pastor, and renowned author, died on April 27, 2021 at the age of 88. Padilla is the "father of integral mission", and in the next posts we will be publishing some memories of him by Nazarene leaders. The following was written by the Rector of the... Continue Reading →
It’s easy to confuse mentoring and friendship. Friendships are essential connections important to our sense of well-being. People need friends. Times with friends bring laughter, listening ears, and encouragement. As friends do things together, their conversation may lead to an important question and an opportunity for biblical guidance. But the conversation often goes no deeper... Continue Reading →
On February 26, 2021, Dr. Carla Sunberg delivered the annual Board of General Superintendents' Report during the 97th Session of the General Board. This year's General Board was held virtually. Sunberg's report, titled "A Journey of Grace," was met with enthusiastic approval by the members of the General Board, officers, Global Ministry Center directors and... Continue Reading →
As the COVID-19 pandemic continued around our world in late 2020, the effects on families and individuals started to be measured in more quantifiable ways. As a denomination, the Church of the Nazarene desired to know what the specific effects of the pandemic were on the lives and ministries of churches and pastors. Research Services,... Continue Reading →
By: Lisa Smith The following article was taken from Christianity Today´s website “So can you help me? Please? I really need your help.” As I stared into the eyes of my new Christian friend, I saw her struggling. She was feeling tempted…. Of course I will help her, I thought. I know just what to... Continue Reading →
By: Brett Clemmer The following article was taken from the website https://maninthemirror.org/2020/09/08/the-bridge-between-generations/ In the 1980s, elephants overcrowded South Africa’s Kruger National Park. In response, the government authorized killing adult elephants and relocating their offspring to other parks. As the orphaned male elephants became teenagers, they were clueless about what “normal” male behavior looked like.When their testosterone levels... Continue Reading →
