Adult Ministries Connection provides information and links to resources which will help prepare, challenge, and inspire women and men to a life of Christian discipleship. If you have a question or a suggestion, please send it to adultministries@nazarene.org.
Thirty-three pastors, associates, and lay persons met November 7-8 at Cadillac, First Church of the Nazarene to be trained in the Nazarene Marriage Initiative Marriage Preparation plan. Dr. Wayne Brown, D.S. of the Northern Michigan District was pleased to have nearly 80 percent of the churches on ...
Many people are facing the reality of lost employment. As they face the uncertainty of the future, they may wonder: How will I pay my bills? What is going to happen to my family? How do I define myself when people ask, what I do?
November 12-14, 2009, Nashville, Tennessee Would you like to experience your full, exciting inheritance in Christ? Then don’t miss the 4th Annual Come to the Fire Conference, November 12-14, 2009, in Nashville, Tennessee. Hosted by First Church of the Nazarene, this interdenominational event desig...
The Discipleship Place is pleased to announce the release of our free leader's guide for the new book, The Soul-Mate Marriage. You will enjoy using this leader's guide for your small group. During your time together you will learn what it means to spiritually become one with your spouse. Click here...
David Middendorf of Burlington, North Carolina, has been named this year's recipient of the Excellence in Preaching Award for the Nazarene Bible College (NBC). The Delong Sermon Series is made possible through the support of NBC and the Russell V. DeLong family in honor Thomas Walter DeLong. Student...
By Derl Keefer One of my favorite things to do is go to the grocery store (no kidding). It is a social game for me. People roam those grocery aisles and each one of them is a potential friend. I smile, nod, and talk to strangers just to see who will respond . . . young, old, and all ages in between....
Dr. Paul Tarrant The only problem with this life is other people – having to live with them; be accountable to them; being expected to agree with them when they are definitely wrong; or to listen to them justifying their actions and attitudes.
Continuing Lay Training has online courses available for those interested in becoming a lay minister. The courses offered include: Communicating the Gospel in a Pluralistic World Exploring Nazarene History and Polity Telling the New Testament Story of God Telling the Old Testament Story ...
Submitted by Dr. Jim Pettitt, coordinator of marriage and family ministries Looking for a tool to help strengthen the marriages in your church? Fireproof, a new movie by Providence Films and Sony, might just be the discipling ministry tool you need to open the door for frank discussions about marri...
Dr. J. K. Warrick by Dr. J. K. Warrick: General Superintendent It was in July of 1974 when Francis Schaffer, the eminent philosopher and theologian, was challenged by his son to respond to what he considered to be the rise and decline of Western thought and culture. You will remember a part ...
Dr. Paul Tarrant The only problem with this life is other people – having to live with them; be accountable to them; being expected to agree with them when they are definitely wrong; or to listen to...
By Judge Charles A. Davis Florida 2nd District Court of Appeals As a child and teenager, I was keenly aware of my father’s lack of a formal education. Reared during the Great Depression, he obtained...
Thomas Paine writing in The Crisis noted: “These are the times that try men’s souls.” That phrase certainly can also be applied to the economic downturn we are experiencing.
Pheasant Stew, Sweet & Sour Pronghorn Antelope, Barbequed Venison Steak, Buffalo Meatloaf, Venison Chili. . .Does this menu make your mouth water? If so, you might consider joining the growing list of...
The Mission Statement for the Church of the Nazarene is: “To make Christlike disciples in the Nations”.
November 12-14, 2009, Nashville, Tennessee Would you like to experience your full, exciting inheritance in Christ? Then don’t miss the 4th Annual Come to the Fire Conference, November 12-14, 2009, in...
Individually Collectively are words with opposite meanings, but in a Christian context they make sense. Our Christian life is based on a personal relationship with Jesus Christ with the goal of becoming...
Video cell phones. iPods. PlayStations. Did you know these standard accessories in many homes could mean potential danger to your children and teens?
The revised edition of Women’s Ministries Handbook for Leaders is now available on line. This Handbook includes information to assist churches in developing a ministry to women including the local...
By Derl Keefer I've been a Nazarene for over a half century, starting in 1954 at the Highland Crest Church of the Nazarene in Kansas City, Kansas. After my mother's conversion, we began attending the general...
By Derl Keefer One of my favorite things to do is go to the grocery store (no kidding). It is a social game for me. People roam those grocery aisles and each one of them is a potential friend. I smile,...
Derl Keefer, Prime Time coordinator, reminds you to click PRIME TIME CONNECTION for the June, July, August 2009 issue. We encourage you to print and distribute copies. For back issues, click PRIME TIME...
Mr. Jones, a faithful but very tired Christian, dies and goes to heaven. St. Peter is stationed at the gate of heaven waiting to take Mr. Jones on a tour. After a short greeting, they walk together, viewing...
The first few weeks of retirement have been all that I expected and more. I have enjoyed the more relaxed pace, opportunities to travel, visiting with old and new friends at retreats and reunions, time...
Are you a college graduate “going back home” to live for a time? Have you wondered how your growing independence will mesh with the established family routine? Here are some tips that will help you...
New furniture, new paint, new carpet, new dishes, and new decorations are some changes we make to give familiar surroundings a new look. With this issue, Solo Perspective becomes Single Purpose.
SUBMITTED BY DR. LINDA HARDIN, COORDINATOR OF SINGLES MINISTRIES A group of Single Adult Ministries (SAM) leaders asked the question, "Do we need Single Adult Ministries"? Realizing they needed to hear...
by Susan Blacksmith SUBMITTED BY DR. LINDA HARDIN I recently read Now and Not Yet: Making Sense of Single Life in the Twenty-First Century by Jennifer Marshall. Written specifically for women in their...
Isn't it interesting that couples who intend to marry but have had multiple partner sexual intercourse before the wedding are usually the first to want the rules for intercourse to change after the ceremony? When...
Thirty-three pastors, associates, and lay persons met November 7-8 at Cadillac, First Church of the Nazarene to be trained in the Nazarene Marriage Initiative Marriage Preparation plan. Dr. Wayne Brown,...
Submitted by Dr. Jim Pettitt, coordinator of marriage and family ministries Looking for a tool to help strengthen the marriages in your church? Fireproof, a new movie by Providence Films and Sony, might...
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...
The Healthy Marriage Study Series are five sessions on practical holiness as it relates to husbands and wives growing and becoming all that Christ wants them to be. The sessions can be used in the context...
David Middendorf of Burlington, North Carolina, has been named this year's recipient of the Excellence in Preaching Award for the Nazarene Bible College (NBC). The Delong Sermon Series is made possible...
Snow, ice, slush, wind chill, not what I call the greatest riding weather. But take heart, summer is on the way and so is the 27th General Assembly and Conventions of the Church of the Nazarene in Orlando,...
by Marshall Duke Recently, the Nazarene Motorcycle Fellowship organizational steering committee met to plan NMF’s presence at the Church of the Nazarene’s General Assembly 2009. This quadrennial gathering...
David Middendorf by David Middendorf The Nazarene Motorcycle Fellowship will be a clearinghouse of information and resources for individuals and churches that are interested in ministering to their local...
EMAIL US your up-coming events or follow-up information to mensministries@nazarene.org. Be sure and include your web site and email address. UPCOMING BIKER EVENTS AND FOLLOW-UP Be sure and let us know...
The Discipleship Place is pleased to announce the release of our free leader's guide for the new book, The Soul-Mate Marriage. You will enjoy using this leader's guide for your small group. During your...
Continuing Lay Training has online courses available for those interested in becoming a lay minister. The courses offered include: Communicating the Gospel in a Pluralistic World Exploring Nazarene...
The Discipleship Place has released the leadership and ministry training conference call schedule for the first half of 2009! These calls are designed for any lay person who would like to participate....
Download the new Continuing Lay Training brochure by clicking here. It clearly describes what CLT is, what the methods of study are, and deals with frequently asked questions. Acrobat Reader must be...
Many people are facing the reality of lost employment. As they face the uncertainty of the future, they may wonder: How will I pay my bills? What is going to happen to my family? How do I define myself...
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...
Dr. J. K. Warrick by Dr. J. K. Warrick: General Superintendent It was in July of 1974 when Francis Schaffer, the eminent philosopher and theologian, was challenged by his son to respond to what...
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...
New programs and resources to help develop Christ-centered marriages are being offered to every Nazarene pastor and layperson.
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Adult Ministries International and Continuing Lay Training invite you to the quadrennial AMI/CLT luncheon on Friday, June 26, 2009. As a valued adult ministry leader you will want to hear Dr. D. Michael Henderson speak on the subject of discipleship and greet some of the men and women who have served their church and communities with distinction. We will be presenting each of them with special AMI quadrennial awards.
November 12-14, 2009, Nashville, Tennessee
Individually Collectively are words with opposite meanings, but in a Christian context they make sense.
The Discipleship Place is pleased to announce the release of our free leader's guide for the new book, 
Mr. Jones, a faithful but very tired Christian, dies and goes to heaven. St. Peter is stationed at the gate of heaven waiting to take Mr. Jones on a tour. After a short greeting, they walk together, viewing all the glories of heaven.
The Discipleship Place has released the leadership and ministry training conference call schedule for the first half of 2009! These calls are designed for any lay person who would like to participate. The topics covered will range from dealing with the current economic crisis to faith sharing strategies to dealing with the loss of a loved one. We encourage you to pass the word along to the local churches on your district. 
Are you a college graduate “going back home” to live for a time? Have you wondered how your growing independence will mesh with the established family routine? Here are some tips that will help you navigate through these sometimes turbulent waters.
Celebrating our first grandchild’s 16th birthday was a milestone—for Cathryn and me.
