A blog designed to develop missional leaders
By: Dan Reiland Whenever I hear someone say, “I’m helping my pastor get his ministry accomplished”, I cringe just a little. I know that comes from a good heart, but there is a better and biblical principle still to be discovered. Ephesians 4:11-13 seems clear enough, but a striking number of churches don’t fully understand,... Continue Reading →
The following article was taken from Nazarene News website, here is the link: https://www.nazarene.org/article/2021-nazarene-missionaries-commissioned The Church of the Nazarene's Global Missions office recommended 24 missionaries for commissioning during the 97th General Board 28 February held virtually. These missionaries have each been serving in long-term strategic assignments in diverse settings around the world. The commissioning of missionaries is a recognition of the life... Continue Reading →
In our last entry we published an excerpt from the 2021 Board of General Superintendents' Report during the 97th Session of the General Board. Dr. Carla Sunberg titled the report “A Journey of Grace” and masterfully wove that theme throughout her summary of a quite difficult year for the world during the COVID-19 pandemic. Due... 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: Denver Butson I keep coming back to poet Denver Butson’s “Tuesday 9:00 a.m.” as we seek to start churches and make a difference in the urban contexts of our region. What does the following poem provoke in you? Why do you think I believe it can tell us something about city ministry? A man... Continue Reading →
By: JoHannah Reardon If for no other reason, it provides perspective and balance Hindus attack Christians in India. Chinese believers are imprisoned for taking a stand against their government’s position on house churches. Venezuelan Christians are reeling from a perpetually downturned economy. Many West African Christians were suffering from lack of infrastructure when Ebola hit,... Continue Reading →
By: Scott Armstrong Much of our work in training and deploying missionaries in Mesoamerica Genesis or elsewhere has to do with raising resources. Every missionary around the world in some way must contact donors and prayer partners and invite them to support the ministry in a variety of ways. This responsibility (and privilege!) is often... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Emily Armstrong I admit it. I love the Church of the Nazarene. I really can’t imagine my life being a part of any other church. Unlike Scott, I wasn’t born into the Church of the Nazarene. Scott is a part of legacy Nazarenes - parents and grandparents that dig back into the earlier... Continue Reading →
From the beginning, Nazarene Missions International (NMI) has been praying for the work of the global church. As a global denomination that ministers in 163 world areas, we strive to be connected and lift each other up in prayer. This desire is not unique to the Church of the Nazarene. A heart for missions and... Continue Reading →
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