Women’s Discipleship Ministries is Moving forward in Ministry
A few weeks ago, many Women’s Discipleship Ministries leaders gathered via video conferencing to share the ways they are serving the Church of the Nazarene across the USA/Canada Region. Several of the leaders presented specific ways they are leading retreats and Bible studies while building unity within their churches and communities. The meeting was a […]
Children’s Ministry Transforms Community in Ecuador
Those who know Keren Chuiza know that she has a passion for children’s discipleship that is contagious. Her influence ignited the passion in others for the ministry to children in Cuenca, Ecuador. The Start The journey started in 2013, when Keren Chuiza felt the Lord call her to disciple others. She learned about a group of children who […]
A Very Brief History of Discipleship in the Church of the Nazarene
Discipleship has always been an important part of the Church of the Nazarene. However, the titles given to the discipleship efforts of the Church of the Nazarene are varied. During the denomination’s first two decades, discipleship was included in the General Assembly Committee on Sunday Schools. Then, discipleship was championed in the Department of Church […]
But what about Joseph?
Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss […]
The Countdown to General Assembly and the NDI General Convention Continues!
We have officially reached the end of 2022, which means the 30th General Assembly and Convention year will soon be upon us! So much is happening behind the scenes to make this event come to life. The best way to describe this is to have you think of a puzzle! When you open a puzzle, […]
Beautiful: It was the first time I heard her pray…
It was only a few weeks ago when I bowed my head, closed my eyes, and began to lead our class in prayer as I had done many times before. “Dear Lord, thank you for this day,” I began. “Dear Lord,” I heard a small, soft voice repeat beside me. I opened my eyes […]
Resources for Advent 2022 Are Now Available at the Foundry Publishing
Waiting for good things is hard, but it’s also exciting. Advent is the season when we anticipate the coming of Jesus and the promise He brings to the world. In Let Us Adore Him, by Dr. Samantha Chambo, explores the four traditional themes of Advent (hope, peace, joy, and love) as they are lived out […]
New Courses Available by The Discipleship Place
The Discipleship Place has been at work planning the redesign of the website, filming new courses, and designing an interactive version of the How to Study the Bible course! Interactive Course: How to Study the Bible. People will find this new format engaging, fun, and interactive, redesigned with game elements and a visually appealing look. […]
It’s Coming… Children’s World Quiz 2023!
How was your summer? Exciting, long, hot, fun, full of camps, Vacation Bible School, and other rewarding events? I hope so. If your summer was short on excitement, buckle up and grab your quizzing books because have we got a season for you! 1 and 2 Samuel are full of stories and memory verses that […]
How Do We Disciple Maturing Christ-followers to Make Disciples?
Christians need to be highly committed to guiding other Christ-followers to become more and more like Christ. This involves identifying Christlike disciples who are willing to be disciple makers, but it also requires finding those who are faithfully walking with Jesus and making them aware of their potential for becoming disciple makers. In the same […]