General Superintendents Move to Clarify Nazarene Mission
The Goal is Christlikeness for Everyone–To Do All He Commands With
the Church of the Nazarene facing some of the biggest generational and
cultural changes in 60 years, the Board of General Superintendents
voted unanimously in its December 2006 meeting to update language used
to define the mission as it approaches its Centennial in 2008.
Read more.Background InformationThe genesis for a “statement of mission” can be found in some of the earliest language used by those who helped found the Church of the Nazarene. Read more.Statement of Mission: Interview with Dr. Nina G. GunterGeneral Superintendent Nina G. Gunter shares insight about the Church of the Nazarene's statement of mission with the editor of GROW magazine. Read more.
One Global Mission
The Church of the Nazarene around the world has one mission: To make Christlike disciples in the nations. In 156 world areas, this statement of mission is embraced. To gain a sense of our global mission, read it in many languages by clicking here.
Statement of Mission Presentation
To view a PowerPoint slide presentation about the statement of mission,
click here. Then click on the screen to advance to the next slide.
Statement of Mission Presentation for ChildrenTo view a PowerPoint slide presentation about the statement of mission created especially for children to understand and embrace,
click here. Then click on the screen to advance to the next slide.