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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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BELIEVE

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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.

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

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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.

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DISCIPLES

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We are a

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GLOBAL CHURCH

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VISIT OUR WORLD REGIONS

WORLD AREAS

165

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30,747

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THE LATEST

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EASTER OFFERING
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EASTER OFFERING
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The offering promotional materials are available for download below. You may order printed materials or download digital resources by clicking the RESOURCES button below.

 

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GLOBAL MISSIONS
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MISSIONARY COMMISSIONING
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The General Board and Board of General Superintendents have newly commissioned 13 Nazarene missionaries, and 5 retiring missionaries have been recognized for a combined 123 years of service.

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OUR CHURCH
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BGS ANNUAL REPORT
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General Superintendent Carla D. Sunberg delivered the Board of General Superintendents’ Annual Report 23 February 2025 at the Church of the Nazarene’s 101st session of the General Board.

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NAZARENE NEWS

Andrew Dayton

Andrew Dayton elected…

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Andrew Dayton was elected superintendent of the Northeast Indiana District on 17 May 2025....
Myanmar

Rebuilding lives: Response…

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A trauma-informed care initiative provided essential psychosocial support to more than 130...
Sonila and Gazmend
Eurasia

Everyday faith: Sonila…

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In Tirana, Albania, Sonila and Gazmend Bejtja live out their commitment to Jesus through...
Jodi Meade with her Lay Ministry Certificate
USA/Canada

Lay leadership certificates…

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Lay ministry leaders at Columbia Grace Church of the Nazarene in Tennessee have found a...
Field In Memoriam

In Memoriam: 25 April 2025…

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The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home...
APNTS
Asia-Pacific

APNTS welcomes new academic…

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Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary announced its new academic dean, Marie Joy...
Two Africa DS Kenya, South Africa
Africa

Two new district…

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Vuyani Gladman Tom was appointed superintendent of the RSA Kei District in South Africa,...
Costa Rica
Mesoamerica

Costa Rica women's…

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More than 100 women from the Central District of Costa Rica participated in the "Take Care...