Friday, October 3, 2008

To the Board of General Superintendents, congregations, and members of the Church of the Nazarene

Global Ministry Center
17001 Prairie Star Parkway
Lenexa, KS 66220

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

On behalf of the General Assembly of the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana), the Ministries Council, and the Church of God Ministries, please accept our warmest and heartfelt congratulations as you celebrate 100 years of ministry for the Kingdom.

What a powerful example for Christ the Church of the Nazarene has made throughout North America and around the world. Your collective ministries are fulfilling the Great Commission through unity in holiness and a mission to the world. Souls are being touched by your 21,000 congregations located in 151 world areas.

As a sister-communion within the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition, the Church of God rejoices in prayer and fellowship as you celebrate your Centennial anniversary. What a powerful impact the Church of the Nazarene has made in the Kingdom of God through your heritage, your message, and your mission: To make Christlike disciples in the nations.

God is truly working through you and we are blessed by the example you have set over the last 100 years.

Please let me also extend a blessing to you as you settle into your new Global Ministry Center. May the Lord continue to bless you in the new facility and across your denomination as you sacrificially serve Him.

Grace and Peace,

Ronald V. Duncan, D. Min, D.D.
General Director
Church of God Ministries

10/08