*This is part two of the article published in the previous post. We must be a continual presence in our city. Jeremiah continues his prophecy and tells the Israelites to involve their children in marriage ceremonies and to increase in number. We are talking about generational impact in the city – our evangelism must produce... Continue Reading →
Urban Evangelization – Part 1 of 2
By Scott and Emily Armstrong The city has it all, doesn’t it? Schools and universities, hospitals and doctor’s offices, theatres and shopping malls – the list goes on and on! With more employment opportunities and access to health care and education, it’s obvious why people want to live in the city. Global statistics tell us that... Continue Reading →
Harmon Schmelzenbach III: A Missionary Legacy
A few days ago much of the Church of the Nazarene worldwide was informed of the death of Harmon Schmelzenbach III on January 2, 2019. NCN News published a worthy obituary of Harmon, which should certainly be read by any Nazarene who wants to become familiar with missions in our denomination. I was never able... Continue Reading →
Third Wave: Running the Race
Hundreds of teens and youth leaders from around the world are traveling today to the Third Wave youth conference that will be held in Hyderabad, India. This initiative is one of the most significant events that the Church of the Nazarene holds every 3-4 years in order to raise up and equip emerging youth leaders. ... Continue Reading →
Real Life Church in Quito, Ecuador
Some of our friends and colleagues in ministry have planted a new church in the heart of Quito, Ecuador. A few weeks ago they described their initial months and their strategies and philosophy in an article published by Ardeo Global. What do you notice about their approach? Can you see this working in your city?... Continue Reading →
Time to Raise an Ebenezer
By Carla Sunberg When was the last time you saw an Ebenezer? “A what?” you may ask. It’s a rather old word about which we hear quite little. It does appear in the Old Testament in the book of 1 Samuel. On two occasions the word is used and we read of Samuel setting up... Continue Reading →
Praying for the City – 40 Days
TOMORROW, January 1st 2019, we start 40 days Praying for the City, we invite you to join this prayer movement so God can bring a Genesis to our cities. In the following link you can download the complete calendar, share it with others!: 40 Days Praying for the City Calendar Don’t forget to visit our... Continue Reading →
Worth Shouting About
Worth Shouting About By Scott Armstrong Christmas Day has come and gone, and the tendency is to forget that we are still in the Christmas season as a worldwide Church. In fact, I am still reflecting a great deal on many passages in the gospel of Luke that we typically equate with Christmas. And this... Continue Reading →
How Can I Be Sure?
By Scott Armstrong We have made our way out of Advent and are now officially in the season of Christmas (that’s right: according to the Christian calendar Christmas is just beginning!). Our Savior has been born in Bethlehem! What greater joy is there than that?! Since early December many passages have proven meaningful in my... Continue Reading →
Christmas From Eternity
By Hiram Vega The gospels tell us the story of the birth of the promised Messiah, placing it in the context of the Israelite people with historical details and long genealogies intended to prove that he was a legitimate descendant of King David. The book of John shows something different. John pulls back the curtain... Continue Reading →