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Welcome to the

CHURCH OF THE

NAZARENE

As a global community of faith, we are commissioned to take the Good News of life in Jesus Christ to people everywhere and to spread the message of scriptural holiness across the lands.

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What We

BELIEVE

The Church of the Nazarene is the largest denomination in the classical Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. The doctrine that distinguishes the Church of the Nazarene and other Wesleyan denominations from most other Christian denominations is that of entire sanctification. Nazarenes believe that God calls Christians to a life of holy living that is marked by an act of God, cleansing the heart from original sin and filling the individual with love for God and humankind.

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Our Articles of faith are our foundational beliefs, and set forth the essential truths which guide every area of practice.

ARTICLES OF FAITH
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Our Statement of Mission defines who we are, why we exist, and our reason for being.

MISSION
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Our Core Values are the essence of our identity and support the vision of our denomination and help shape our culture.

CORE VALUES
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We are making

DISCIPLES

Christian discipleship is a way of life. It is the process of learning how God would have us live in the world. As we learn to live in obedience to the Word of God, in submission to the disciplines of the faith, and in accountability to one another, we begin to understand the true joy of the disciplined life and the Christian meaning of freedom. Discipleship is not merely human effort, submitting to rules and regulations. It is the means through which the Holy Spirit gradually brings us to maturity in Christ. It is through discipleship that we become people of Christian character. The ultimate goal of discipleship is to be transformed into the likeness of Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 3:18).
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We are a

GLOBAL CHURCH

The Church of the Nazarene has moved over time from a church with an international presence toward a global community of believers. Grounded in the Wesleyan tradition, Nazarenes understand themselves to be a people who are Christian, holiness, and missional, and they have embraced the mission statement: “To make Christlike disciples in the nations.”
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WORLD AREAS

164

CHURCHES

30,875

MEMBERS

2,616,741

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THE LATEST

CURRENT UPDATE
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BGS COVID-19 STATEMENT

The Board of General Superintendents and additional Church of the Nazarene leadership continues to closely monitor the spread of COVID-19 and its impact on the church and people around the world.

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GLOBAL MISSIONS
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MISSIONARY COMMISSIONING

The General Board and Board of General Superintendents have newly commissioned 11 Nazarene missionaries, and 12 retiring missionaries have been recognized for a combined 314 years of service.

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30th GENERAL ASSEMBLY

The Board of General Superintendents is pleased to announce that the 30th General Assembly and Conventions has been rescheduled to 9-16 June 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.

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NAZARENE NEWS

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Thousands of youth are preparing to attend Nazarene Youth Conference 2023 in Tampa,...
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In Memoriam

In Memoriam: 30 June 2023…

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The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home...
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Instituto Biblico Nazareno…

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The Instituto Biblico Nazareno (Nazarene Bible Institute), the first institution of...
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Elton Wood

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Elton Wood, 97, of Riverside, Rhode Island, passed away on 22 June 2023. He was a retired...
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Northwestern Ohio, Los…

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Two new district superintendents were recently elected on the USA/Canada Region.
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Love Your Neighbor

Love Your Neighbor creates…

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Love Your Neighbor, a short-term missions project hosted in conjunction with the 30th...
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On 15 June 2023, Primera Iglesia Mexicana Del Nazareno, the first Hispanic Church of the...
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David Warren passes away

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David Warren, 68, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away 18 June 2023. He has been the pastor...
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