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"So tell me about your experience visiting (Church X)," I said to my student. She paused, took a visual swipe at the ceiling as if the words would be found there, and said, "I'm not sure they have the right eyes." It was terminology I hadn’t exactly heard before, yet I was certain I knew what it meant. She went on to explain her statement, providing an articulate account of her experience at the church. As a faculty member at... Read More...
By Don Walter
Don Walter, director of Pensions & Benefits, at the Global Ministry Center of the Church of the Nazarene, recently participated in an activity the “put me outside my comfort zone.”
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By Kenton Lee Do you want to take your young adult ministry to the next level? Consider these suggestions.
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This past June a twelve member team of young adults from the Intermountain district traveled to Nicaragua for a second time to minister in a small town named Jinotega. Read More...
By Dr. Dean G. Blevins
Discipleship is necessary to maintain a biblically, theologically, educated laity in the Church of the Nazarene. The term “laity” implies something overlooked in our language; simply, that all Christians comprise the laos or the people of God.
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Left to Right: John Comstock, Shirley Smith, Ken Johnson For many years Continuing Lay Training (CLT) has ministered to inmates through a Bible study correspondence program. Read More...
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By W. Marshall Duke On Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 109 men and women representing Nazarene churches from Southwestern Ohio traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana, the site of Super Bowl XLVI. The group,...
By W. Marshall Duke Following a very successful run in cinemas across the country, this powerful movie about the role of the father is now available in DVD/Blu-Ray format for personal viewing. For...
By Don Walter Don Walter, director of Pensions & Benefits, at the Global Ministry Center of the Church of the Nazarene, recently participated in an activity the “put me outside my comfort zone.”...
By Jasper Hall Fathers, do not embitter your children or they will become discouraged (Colossians 3:21). It was a typical spring morning when the family and I hurriedly loaded the car with drinks,...
By W. Marshall Duke I recently listened to a Focus on the Family broadcast during which men were challenged to adopt an organized method to address the needs of those who are widowed, a single...
We now have a blog about Young Adult Ministries for the Church of the Nazarene. But...why?
In the years I have served as a Single Adult Ministries leader, I have observed other single adults involved in ministry, serving on church boards, as pastors and staff members, university professors,...
The Single Adult Ministries Survey was conducted for SDMI by the Research Center in the winter of 2009-2010. Single adults were defined as individuals at least 30 years of age and currently without a...
Church leaders often seek ways to keep young adults involved during the transitions of young adulthood.
Guatemalan Pastor Becomes the First Nazarene Motorcycle Fellowship Recipient On May 12, 2011, Rev. David Middendorf, NMF Steering Committee chairman, presented the first Rusty Bellomy Bikes for Missions...
Resources Biker Activities Biker Sundays Buying Your First Bike Bylaws SAMPLE Charter SAMPLE Ministry at a Biker Rally Ministry to Motorcycle Clubs Motorcycle Club Basics Motorcycle...
The General Assembly of the Church of the Nazarene is scheduled for June 19-28, 2013, in Indianapolis, Indiana. In addition to leadership elections, the NMF organizational council is working on ideas for...
M11,the Mid-Quadrennial Conference of the Church of the Nazarene in USA/Canada, was held in Louisville, Kentucky, February 21-23, 2011. Nazarene Motorcycle Fellowship (NMF) was a participant in this...
Article II (Purpose) The purpose of the Nazarene Motorcycle Fellowship is to provide a clearinghouse for information pertaining to organizing, developing, and growing motorcycle ministries in local Nazarene...
The following list of discipleship resources is not exhaustive. However, it covers a wide range of books and articles that address the essential mission of the church, “to make disciples.” If you...
Click here to read the Spring 2012 edition of the SDMI Connections newsletter for helpful articles and latest news!
The sign and seal of the New Covenant.
From the Mouths of Children: John Wooley and His Influence on Wesley
Now, we will look at eight key aspects or “by-laws” that Susannah included in the conclusion of her letter to John. Susannah wrote, “There were several by-laws observed among us…I mention them...
Many district or local church Prime Time groups plan events that include travel, both day-trips and longer excursions. It is prudent to have sufficient emergency information about each participant so that...
By W. Marshall Duke God has more in mind for us as we age than Scrabble, golf, and caravan trips with our Good Sam friends. Some call modern societies age segregated; that is, education is the expected...
Gladys Cooper is a model of God’s generosity. Her life and legacy are an inspiration.
We are surrounded by it. We see it on our televisions. We read it in our newspapers. Our bank accounts record it. Our kids and grandchildren are visible examples of it. What am I referring to? It is change....
With the help of a great planning committee, David and Kelley Lane organize two banquets each year for senior adults on the Kansas District. Because the Kansas District covers over half of the state,...
When I was eight years old, I had a desire to honor God with my life. While attending Sunday School at Docine Church of Nazarene in Haiti, the Sunday School teacher talked about Heaven. My Sunday School...
By Dr. Linda Hardin A growing concern of Women’s Ministries leadership is how to reach the young women in their congregation. Here are three Bs that could be helpful in engaging them in the ministries...
By Dr. Linda Hardin A growing concern of Women’s Ministries leadership is how to reach the young women in their congregation. Here are three Bs that could be helpful in engaging them in the ministries...
My Amazing Christmas Gwen Naylor My life’s calling changed when I was asked to consider escorting women from the prison to our church services. I wondered if I was crazy to do this at 72 years of...
The Women’s Ministries Council focuses on calling women to live as true disciples of Christ. In 2010, Nazarene women’s conferences supporting this focus occurred in three world areas: Africa...
Marriage Study, Making a Marriage, Making a Significant Impact in South America By Robin Radi Winter break in Argentina applies to Sunday School as well! Many churches in Buenos Aires shut down their...
In a 2005 ANSR Poll (Association of Nazarene Sociologists and Researchers) random survey of active, adult members of the Church of the Nazarene, more than half (56%) agreed with the statement: “Christians...
Nazarene Marriage Enrichment is a program designed and sponsored by the Church of the Nazarene to meet the needs of families in today’s world.
Click this link and download a very helpful marriage ministry resource. Dialogue the Ten Commandments Ten dialogues couples can use privately based on each commandment. Great take-home assignment for...
MAKING A MARRIAGE Wherever you are in your marriage journey-from contemplating marriage to having spent many years with your spouse-you will benefit from the wisdom of Making a Marriage. Written by Christian...
Florida Church Experiences Growth Through Innovational Intergenerational Ministry
Unemployed people wonder: How will I pay my bills? What is going to happen to my family?
Moving Forward After Divorce, the newest book by Christian authors, speakers, and counselors, Dr. David and Lisa Frisbie, is now available in Spanish. The Center's newest book title for divorce care...
By Dr. J. K. Warrick General Superintendent In July 1974, Francis Schaffer responded to the rise and decline of Western thought and culture.
Are You a Marriage-Saving Church? The above link is a handout resource for church boards to answer 8 questions about their strategy for marrying a couple. It makes a wonderful resource for part of...
When I was eight years old, I had a desire to honor God with my life. While attending Sunday School at Docine Church of Nazarene in Haiti, the Sunday School teacher talked about Heaven. My Sunday School teacher helped me have a strong foundation in the Lord that built my faith for God’s Kingdom. I prayed constantly that God would one day use me for His Kingdom.
On Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 109 men and women representing Nazarene churches from Southwestern Ohio traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana, the site of Super Bowl XLVI. The group, led by Rev. Chad Current, volunteered with “Saving Our Adolescents from Prostitution (S.O.A.P),” an outreach that seeks to raise awareness of human trafficking. The group chose this particular time for involvement because one of the most active times for human trafficking in the United States is during Super Bowl week, when many underage females are brought into the host city. 
God has more in mind for us as we age than Scrabble, golf, and caravan trips with our Good Sam friends. Some call modern societies age segregated; that is, education is the expected focus for the young, middle-aged folks are expected to be occupied with work, and later life is a “compensatory time” of leisure, a time to indulge ourselves after years of earning a living and rearing children. Far from being finished with work, however, those of us in later life carry a profound responsibility for the future of the church.
On January 25-27, in Kansas City, Missouri, Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries hosted district leaders representing children, youth, and adult ministries from 46 different districts within the United States and Canada.
