A blog designed to develop missional leaders
Recently I have heard some people use the relationship between David and Jonathan in 1 Samuel as evidence that supports affirming homosexuality in our churches. I believe this is a gross misinterpretation of the text, and it saddens me that a friendship as deep and meaningful between two men of God can only be seen... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Emily Armstrong A Genesis church is actively involved in the planting of a new congregation in the urban center. “Let’s make them blue,” she said. “Blue cupcakes? Do you really think people want to eat blue cupcakes?” I asked. “Of course they do! Blue cupcakes with sprinkles,” she replied. She quickly went over... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Scott Armstrong A Genesis church creates and utilizes a plan to involve each Nazarene (of any age group) in discipleship and ministry on the local and/or district level. I had been a missionary for two full years and was traveling to many different countries preaching and teaching. One of the things I spoke... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Emily Armstrong A Genesis Church is one that serves as a continual presence in its community through the practice of compassion. There are certain things in life that should be turned on and off. Let me name a few: a lamp, an alarm clock, a fan, a television, a cell phone, a vehicle. ... Continue Reading →
I recently listened to an episode of the Leading Tomorrow podcast that highlighted what Dr. Jolene Erlacher believes to be the Top 10 traits of Gen Z. Dr. Erlacher is an author, speaker and one of the leading experts on empowering the next generation of leaders for effective service. I believe her podcast episode, and... Continue Reading →
Reflecting on Ezekiel 47:1-12, Dr. Scott Rainey writes:“Like God’s grace, this river is greater than ever imagined. It touches those we never thought could be touched. It covers what we never believed could be covered. It washes what we never dreamed could be washed. God’s grace pours forth like a never-ending, ever-widening, always-deepening river. It’s... Continue Reading →
By: Abner Gutiérrez Rivera From February 8 to 13, 2024, a retreat for Missions Mobilization coordinators in the Mesoamerica Region was held in Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic. 14 mobilizers and coordinators from the five fields attended and enjoyed a time of learning, planning, prayer, and relaxation. During the rest and training days, God moved through... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Scott Armstrong Recently the 2024 World Surfing Games were held in Arecibo, on the north coast of Puerto Rico. The local reef break is one of the most powerful waves near the island. In a nod to the upcoming Olympic competition that surfers were trying to qualify for, Margara is one of the... Continue Reading →
By: Elba Isabel Duson For decades, psychological evaluation has become one of the tools most used by professionals to diagnose mental illnesses or some anomaly in the individual's mood and/or emotional state. To carry out this evaluation, various strategies can be used, from an intentional and deep conversation to the use of psychometric tests that... Continue Reading →
I just came across this article of our Nazarenes making an impact in their community. Imagine going out all night and serving. Imagine now giving your Christmas Eve to do that! This is a great example of sacrificial love that starts to truly transform a city. On the night of 24 December, a group of... Continue Reading →
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