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Reflections on the Liturgical Year by Joan Chittister As I mentioned in the previous article, I have recently been reading a book that has proven impactful in my understanding of the Christian calendar. It’s written by Joan Chittister and entitled, The Liturgical Year: The Spiraling Adventure of the Spiritual Life. As we near Ash Wednesday, I... Continue Reading →
The season of Lent is almost upon us, and every year there are at least some Evangelical Christians in different countries who contact me out of their concern or confusion with this period in the Christian calendar, or the concept of a liturgical year in general. Phyllis Tickle explains that the Christian calendar has been... Continue Reading →
Scott Armstrong A few days ago, I shared ten observations I had after analyzing the 2018 statistics for the Church of the Nazarene. Admittedly, I focused on the world, and now would like to be more Caribbean and Central America-centric. What is the state of our Mesoamerica Region? Here are several things I have noted:... Continue Reading →
Scott Armstrong General Secretary David P. Wilson and Nazarene Research Services recently released the annual Church of the Nazarene statistical reports for 2018. These detailed reports documenting the missional activities of the denomination on a global scale show growth for the Church of the Nazarene over the statistical year, as well as continued growth over... Continue Reading →
By Frank Powell Dear American Church, Let me cut to the chase. I am tired of this club. I want out. Here is the thing. I didn’t sign up to join a club. Maybe there was a misunderstanding. Maybe I contributed to the confusion. I am not sure how we arrived here, but things are... Continue Reading →
By Howard Culbertson "The spirit of Christ is the spirit of missions. The nearer we get to Him, the more intensely missionary we become." –Henry Martyn, missionary to India and Persia. Know anyone who views world missions support involvement as being only for those who happen to be really passionate about it? I know people... Continue Reading →
I recently had the privilege of reading a wonderful little book, called Opening the Bible, written by the renowned Trappist monk, Thomas Merton. His thoughts on reading the Scriptures were written decades ago but remain poignant and relevant as much today as in his time. Just to offer a taste, I will share three quotes. First,... Continue Reading →
From February 24 to March 2, 2019, Nazarenes will be interceding for different requests! Join us in prayer! And as you pray throughout this Nazarene World Week of Prayer, remember that God is present and active! Our prayer requests simply encourage us to join Him in His redemptive purposes in the world. Pray faithfully! Pray... Continue Reading →
Greetings from Kansas City, Missouri, USA. I am attending a Regional Leadership Conference and have been invited to be a part of a panel focused on “Mission to the Cities.” It is such an honor to speak about this topic along with many urban mission leaders and General Superintendents as part of the panel. Each... Continue Reading →
For the past five weeks we have been traveling through our 40 Days of Prayer for the Cities of Mesoamerica. We have been so encouraged by the responses of many leaders and local churches as they mobilize their people in prayer! This campaign has become an annual emphasis, and this year especially we are starting... Continue Reading →
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