About The Church of the Nazarene
Our Mission
The mission of the Church of the Nazarene is to make Christlike
disciples in the nations.
We Believe
We believe in one God-the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
We believe that the Old and New Testament Scriptures, given by
plenary inspiration, contain all truth necessary to faith and Christian
living.
We believe that man is born with a fallen nature, and is, therefore,
inclined to evil, and that continually.
We believe that the finally impenitent are hopelessly and eternally lost.
We believe that the atonement through Jesus Christ is for the whole
human race; and that whosoever repents and believes on the Lord
Jesus Christ is justified and regenerated and saved from the dominion
of sin.
We believe that believers are to be sanctified wholly, subsequent to
regeneration, through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
We believe that the Holy Spirit bears witness to the new birth, and also
to the entire sanctification of believers.
We believe that our Lord will return, the dead will be raised, and the
final judgment will take place.
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The Church of the Nazarene is a Protestant Christian church in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. Organized in
1908, the Church is now home to more than 1.7 million members worshiping in almost 21,000 local congregations
in 151 world areas.
International Headquarters provides support services that include maintaining ministerial credentials and church
records, coordinating the support and sending of missionaries, developing Sunday School and discipleship
curriculum, providing retirement support programs for pastors, encouraging the starting of new churches,
facilitating strategies of outreach and education to all parts of the globe, and much more. The Church of the
Nazarene International Headquarters is located in Kansas City, Missouri.
Nazarenes support 11 liberal arts institutions in Africa, Canada, Korea, and the United States, as well as 3
graduate seminaries, 38 undergraduate Bible/theological colleges, 3 nurses training colleges, 1 junior college,
and 1 education college worldwide.
Nazarenes are passionate about making a difference in the world by taking the good news of Jesus Christ to
people everywhere. Today there are 773 missionaries and volunteers serving around the world. Each week,
Nazarenes worship in more than 212 languages or tribal languages, with literature produced in 90 of these. The
church operates 64 hospitals and medical clinics worldwide. This missionary enterprise is made possible by the
contributions of the global Nazarene family. Nazarenes also engage in starting new churches and congregations
by praying, giving, and supporting worldwide volunteers and contracted missionaries.
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. This experience is marked by entire consecration of the believer to do God's will and is followed by a
life of seeking to serve God through service to others. Like salvation, entire sanctification is an act of God's grace,
not of works. Our pursuant service to God is an act of love whereby we show our appreciation for the grace that
has been extended to us through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Nazarenes are a compassionate people. We believe in serving others. This is expressed locally through the
services of members to their communities. Contributions from Nazarenes make possible the administration of
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (NCM). Following the example of Jesus, NCM seeks to educate, clothe,
shelter, feed, heal, and ultimately empower those who suffer under oppression, injustice, violence, poverty,
hunger, and disease. Through 225 full-time compassionate ministry centers and volunteer efforts, Nazarenes
have been instrumental in assisting people in every part of the globe who have been affected by war, famine,
hurricane, flood, and other natural and man-made disasters.
The worldwide network of Nazarene churches makes it possible for the denomination to serve as a conduit of
assistance to hurting nations. Nazarenes provide money for food, medical supplies, clothing, and other items to
persons in a number of countries where there are pressing needs. In addition, the denomination’s missionary
infrastructure is often used by World Relief and similar agencies when they need assistance in getting supplies to
people in remote or troubled areas.
Nazarenes also offer their time and services on volunteer Work and Witness and Youth In Mission teams to build
churches, schools, and clinics and to share the good news of Jesus Christ.
The Church of the Nazarene reaches out to persons around the globe through the power of technology. Through
the Internet, radio broadcasts in 33 languages, and video and printed materials in 95 languages, we share the
message of hope in Jesus Christ and educate constituents and interested parties about people, programs, news,
and events of interest in the life of the church.
1908, the Church is now home to more than 1.7 million members worshiping in almost 21,000 local congregations
in 151 world areas.
International Headquarters provides support services that include maintaining ministerial credentials and church
records, coordinating the support and sending of missionaries, developing Sunday School and discipleship
curriculum, providing retirement support programs for pastors, encouraging the starting of new churches,
facilitating strategies of outreach and education to all parts of the globe, and much more. The Church of the
Nazarene International Headquarters is located in Kansas City, Missouri.
Nazarenes support 11 liberal arts institutions in Africa, Canada, Korea, and the United States, as well as 3
graduate seminaries, 38 undergraduate Bible/theological colleges, 3 nurses training colleges, 1 junior college,
and 1 education college worldwide.
Nazarenes are passionate about making a difference in the world by taking the good news of Jesus Christ to
people everywhere. Today there are 773 missionaries and volunteers serving around the world. Each week,
Nazarenes worship in more than 212 languages or tribal languages, with literature produced in 90 of these. The
church operates 64 hospitals and medical clinics worldwide. This missionary enterprise is made possible by the
contributions of the global Nazarene family. Nazarenes also engage in starting new churches and congregations
by praying, giving, and supporting worldwide volunteers and contracted missionaries.
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. This experience is marked by entire consecration of the believer to do God's will and is followed by a
life of seeking to serve God through service to others. Like salvation, entire sanctification is an act of God's grace,
not of works. Our pursuant service to God is an act of love whereby we show our appreciation for the grace that
has been extended to us through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Nazarenes are a compassionate people. We believe in serving others. This is expressed locally through the
services of members to their communities. Contributions from Nazarenes make possible the administration of
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (NCM). Following the example of Jesus, NCM seeks to educate, clothe,
shelter, feed, heal, and ultimately empower those who suffer under oppression, injustice, violence, poverty,
hunger, and disease. Through 225 full-time compassionate ministry centers and volunteer efforts, Nazarenes
have been instrumental in assisting people in every part of the globe who have been affected by war, famine,
hurricane, flood, and other natural and man-made disasters.
The worldwide network of Nazarene churches makes it possible for the denomination to serve as a conduit of
assistance to hurting nations. Nazarenes provide money for food, medical supplies, clothing, and other items to
persons in a number of countries where there are pressing needs. In addition, the denomination’s missionary
infrastructure is often used by World Relief and similar agencies when they need assistance in getting supplies to
people in remote or troubled areas.
Nazarenes also offer their time and services on volunteer Work and Witness and Youth In Mission teams to build
churches, schools, and clinics and to share the good news of Jesus Christ.
The Church of the Nazarene reaches out to persons around the globe through the power of technology. Through
the Internet, radio broadcasts in 33 languages, and video and printed materials in 95 languages, we share the
message of hope in Jesus Christ and educate constituents and interested parties about people, programs, news,
and events of interest in the life of the church.
The General Church of the Nazarene