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May, 09, 2018 0
Renowned theologian Professor Karl Barth visited the United States in 1962. His appearance at the University of Chicago attracted ministers, theologians, and students from all over North America. And of course, the press was on hand.
“Dr. Barth, you are recognized as perhaps the greatest…
Apr, 26, 2018 0
Changes are made in the Manual every four years at the General Assembly where district elected delegates discuss and evaluate resolutions that have been submitted to the general secretary’s office from districts and other groups. This is outlined in Manual par. 902.7. No resolutions are submitted…
Apr, 23, 2018 0
Q: How are legal issues handled in the Church of the Nazarene?
A: The structure of the Church of the Nazarene is such that most legal issues fall within the jurisdiction of the local church or the district. When we are made aware of a potential legal issue, the first step is to determine whether…
Apr, 17, 2018 0
Our new Board of General Superintendents: Dr. Eugénio Duarte, Dr. David Graves, Dr. David Busic, Dr. Gustavo Crocker, Dr. Filimão Chambo, and Dr. Carla Sunberg
The Assembly elected Dr. Filimão Chambo and Dr. Carla Sunberg as the 42nd and 43rd General Superintendents of the Church of the Nazarene,…
Apr, 12, 2018 0
“Oh, really?” is a common reply I hear when I tell another Catholic that this October will mark the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. They respond as if it’s something they are supposed to know, don’t, and aren’t sure whether to feel out of the loop or just curious about why I would…
Apr, 09, 2018 0
Jacob Arminius (1559 – 1609) was a Dutch pastor and scholar who spent most of his career as a pastor in Amsterdam. He served as professor of theology at the University of Leiden for about 6 years before dying of tuberculosis in 1609. His pastoral spirit and sensibilities cannot be overestimated…
Mar, 27, 2018 0
June 27th
Key legislation regarding baptism was discussed, including a study group to study the relationship between infant baptism and believer's baptism. Clarifying language was approved for the Articles of Faith on baptism and the Lord's Supper.
Fifteen of the sixteen resolutions regarding…
Mar, 19, 2018 0
It may seem a stretch to try to connect the sixteenth century English Reformation with the Wesleyan movement, but given John Wesley’s ministry as a priest within the Church of England and his vital role in the formation of the Wesleyan movement, the connection is stronger than some might think. The…
Mar, 13, 2018 0
This year the Protestant world turns its face toward Wittenberg to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Many voices participated in the events of those years roughly around 1500-1648. Three Reformation wings—in Germany with Martin Luther, in Switzerland with Ulrich Zwingli and later…
Mar, 06, 2018 0
My computer often reminds me of important spiritual truths. For example, when it begins to respond sluggishly, erratically, or unreasonably, I perform a “System Restore” exercise that resets all operations to an earlier point in time. This reset button allows the computer to perform as it did…