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A sixteen-person team from the Guyana Demerara/Essequibo District, led by NMI President Augustus Andres and District Superintendent Rev. Dr. R. Alphonso Porter, traveled to the Linden Zone, Guyana, for a mission trip from Aug. 11 to Aug. 17. They sought to serve both the physical and spiritual needs in the area. They had the opportunity to... Continue Reading →
By Karl Vaters The best way to help foster the Fruit of the Spirit in others is not by demanding it of them, but by living it out with them. This generation wants to honor its elders and be mentored by them. That may not feel like it’s true – especially if you, like me,... Continue Reading →
*This is part two of the article published in the previous post. 3. Ban Delusional Talk Those of us who resist change are often delusional. I can continue to be rude to my spouse and our marriage will get better. I can slack off at work and get a better performance review. I can get... Continue Reading →
By Carey Nieuwhof I’ve heard it several times this week already this week from different sources. One of the tensions many of us wrestle with as leaders who are trying to navigate change happens when people tell us: I want our church to grow. I just don’t want it to change. Every time I hear... Continue Reading →
By Ed Stetzer Many people have slipped into the mindset that evangelism is a gift that some believers have and others do not. The reality is that when someone becomes reconciled to God, He sends them out to reconcile others. That’s not a gift—we all have the responsibility to take Christ to others. Pastoral leadership... Continue Reading →
*This is part two of the article published in the previous post. 4 Commitments to Combat Vacation Anxiety I commit to being honest about my vacation anxiety. Some anxiety is appropriate. As the leader, I am responsible for ensuring that leadership is being raised up and trained to do the work of ministry. My husband and... Continue Reading →
By Stephanie Dyrness You are not the linchpin holding your congregation together. I sit on the couch, flipping through my digital calendar, trying to do the math. When can we actually fit in some vacation time? There are so many factors to consider: the launch of the combined summer service, Vacation Bible School, various camps, vacations... Continue Reading →
By Freya Galindo Mexico’s big cities contain a multitude of social problems and unfavorable conditions for many people who live in vulnerable situations. Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, is not the exception, even more so because it is a city bordering the United States. Eleven years ago, aware of this reality, the 1stChurch of the Nazarene in... Continue Reading →
*This is part two of the article published in the previous post. Most churches I’ve been to are designed for someone just like me. As much as I enjoy the Caribbean flavor of our worship, it is a constant reminder that our service and programs are not designed to reach me—they are designed to speak... Continue Reading →
By Brandon O'Brien When we moved from Arkansas to New York City, we settled in Washington Heights in Upper Manhattan. Our decision to live in Washington Heights was determined primarily by economics. I just could not imagine paying so much rent for so little space somewhere like the Upper West Side. So, completely naively, we moved into the Heights and... Continue Reading →
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