Guaco, La Vega, Dominican Republic From October 20 to 22, 2023, a Maximum Mission was carried out in the Northeast District of the Dominican Republic. 22 participants impacted the Guaco community in La Vega and assisted in strengthening and developing a local Church of the Nazarene. The objective of this Maximum Mission was to help... Continue Reading →
Frederick Buechner on Grace
In the busyness of the last weeks and months, and in the midst of my constant striving to accomplish and impact and produce results, it was a refreshing reminder to read the following familiar words from the late writer Frederick Buechner. Lord, help me to recognize and receive your grace more and more in me... Continue Reading →
International Day of Pray for Pesecuted Christians
The International Day of Pray for Persecuted Christians is November 5, 2023. This special day is set aside as a global prayer meeting on behalf of persecuted Christians who stand as a bold witness to Christ on the world's most dangerous mission frontiers. The earnest prayers of the global body of believers testify to the unity found... Continue Reading →
Martin Luther and Justification by Faith Alone
October 31st is Reformation Day. The following is the start of a series based on a lecture by theologian H. Ray Dunning and re-formatted for the Holiness Today podcast. Most of you will be quite familiar with the life and work of the great reformer, Martin Luther. You, no doubt, are well-versed in the details... Continue Reading →
Eurasia Region update: ‘Praying for peace’
The following update is from the Eurasia Region in light of the Israel-Hamas war and its effect on Nazarene churches in the area. This was Originally posted on Nazarene.org The local churches in Israel have not been directly affected, but we are analyzing the situation daily. The churches have been helping and supporting their neighbors.... Continue Reading →
Celebrating the Life, Ministry of Roger Hahn
One week ago I got the word that Dr. Roger Hahn had passed away. He was my professor at Nazarene Theological Seminary, and he especially helped instill in me a love for the New Testament and an unwavering conviction that theology should always be applied in and through the local church. Later, as I became... Continue Reading →
Central Guatemala Impacted through Mission Without Limits
By: Alisson González, Missions Mobilization Coordinator, Central Guatemala From July 19 to 23, 2023, we had the joy of carrying out a “Mission Without Limits” for the first time in our Central District of Guatemala. 14 missionaries from the Church of the Nazarene in Grandview, Washington, USA, 40 participants from the different districts of Guatemala,... Continue Reading →
A Contemporary Look at The Beatitudes
By: Scott Armstrong Recently I have been enjoying the past sermons of John Mark Comer, which can be accessed – along with many other great materials – at https://Bridgetown.church and https://practicingtheway.org. A while ago, he preached from Matthew 5:1-10 and entitled his message: “Who is Actually Blessed?” In it he paraphrases the start of the... Continue Reading →
Over 50 Children Learn About Missions at Children’s Missionary Retreat in Mexico
This article was originally published by Church of the Nazarene website A total of 54 children attended a Children's Missionary Retreat (CMR) in Mexico to learn about missions while being encouraged to get involved. The CMR was held at the district campground from July 14-16, 2023. It was organized by Nazarene Missions International (NMI) of... Continue Reading →