A blog designed to develop missional leaders
As followers of Christ, we are all called to be ambassadors of the Kingdom throughout the world. And through the global Church of the Nazarene, you are doing exactly that. Not only are you showing Christ’s love to your neighbors locally, but you are also showing it to those thousands of miles away. When your... Continue Reading →
One of the things that characterizes us as a denomination is our heart for missions. The primary way we fund the global missionary enterprise is through the World Evangelism Fund (WEF). But what is WEF? The World Evangelism Fund fuels the Church of the Nazarene’s mission by combining each person’s and church’s gift together to... Continue Reading →
A week ago I was in Panama City for our Regional Advisory Committee meetings. One of the things that came up several times during the four days was our response as a region in giving to the World Evangelism Fund. The World Evangelism Fund (WEF) supports nearly 700 Nazarene missionaries and the work of the Church... Continue Reading →
Scott Armstrong Recently the Board of General Superintendents of the Church of the Nazarene made a subtle, but significant, change to the name of our missions sending arm of the denomination. What was “Global Mission” will now be known as “Global Missions.” As of September 5, 2018, this shift has been made, all materials have been... Continue Reading →
Greetings from Panama City and the Mesoamerica Regional Office! We have gathered in these days as ministry coordinators and other elected representatives and leaders from our Church in order to celebrate what is known as Regional Advisory Committee meetings. The RAC (for short) is an important time where we report on the past year’s challenges and... Continue Reading →
As we met recently with Crystalla Williams and Cleon Cadogan, closing out their time in Grenada as missionaries with Genesis, they shared the following prayer requests. Please accompany them in this transition time as they pray for the people and places they have left and prepare for the new doors God will open for them... Continue Reading →
Churches across Venezuela are continuing to reach out to their communities despite the current economic crisis. At least 60 Vacation Bible Schools representing 75 percent of the country’s organized churches have been planned through September. Many residents have emigrated from the country in search of better work opportunities, resulting in a rapid decline in public school... Continue Reading →
This week we have been exploring the characteristics of a holy life as outlined by Dr. Nina Gunter. We have reproduced the introduction and the first part of the body of her sermon “Called unto Holiness.” Now we finish this message by detailing the final five traits of a holiness people. Holistic faith (life) based upon... Continue Reading →
In the previous blog entry, I shared the introduction to a classic holiness message by Dr. Nina Gunter. Today and in the final installment of the week, I am providing the remainder of her sermon. In the 11 pages of the Historical Statement of our Manual, the words holiness and sanctification are referenced more than 70 times.... Continue Reading →
Several years ago, I had the privilege of translating for Dr. Nina Gunter in the Holiness Summit held in San José, Costa Rica. Her message, as many of hers do, had to do with holiness. As I was reflecting on her words anew just days ago, I decided to reproduce her sermon this week, with... Continue Reading →
Transform the Globe 