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Jun, 09, 2013 0
Arlindo Mondlane is bi-vocational pastor of the Vinte Cinco de Junho (the 25th of June) Church of the Nazarene on the Maputo Mozambique District of the Church of the Nazarene. June 25th is a national holiday/independence day for Mozambique. His other jobs include work in the field of…
Jun, 06, 2013 0
The challenges facing the Christian church never end. Many years ago, my grandfather, Harry J. Felter, pastored the Church of the Nazarene in Dover, New Jersey. At that time, Dover was as far as one could go riding the train that took you into New York City (NYC). There might have been points…
Apr, 22, 2013 0
HT: How has your role as the South Asia Field strategy coordinator changed your work?
HG: The biggest differences are more administrative work and more concentration on developing the local leaders. While I've always seen this as important, my position demands that I give it more focus.
HT:…
Apr, 22, 2013 0
Recently, Holiness Today (HT) spoke with Roberto Hodgson (RH), multicultural ministries director for the Church of the Nazarene, about raising awareness of changes in the ethnic and social make-up of communities, and how local churches can reach people as they adjust to life within those…
Apr, 17, 2013 0
Two of the widest smiles arrived at our door one Sunday morning, wearing their Sunday best. I was wearing my pajamas. Travis and Katherine Evans had come to my house to pick us up for church. While Katherine assisted my sister, Travis patiently helped me brush my teeth, comb my hair, and get…
Apr, 16, 2013 0
Q: What happens when a church has to find a new pastor?
A: When a pastoral vacancy occurs there is a smooth process provided in the Church of the Nazarene. The district superintendent, who knows the church, its history, and the people, is the critical link between the church and a new pastor and…
Apr, 16, 2013 0
Bullying happens for so many reasons. Sometimes, kids are hurting and focus their anger on other students. Jealousy is a factor. But sometimes, bullies strike because they want to show off, or someone puts them up to it. Once the process starts, it can be hard to stop it.
Here are some tips to…
Apr, 15, 2013 0
Q: If we don't really know what month Christ was born, how can we know when he was crucified and resurrected? And why does the Easter date change annually but not December 25?
A: Though we can be confident Jesus was born sometime in the years 6-4 B.C., we do not know the month or day of his…
Apr, 15, 2013 0
In the context of a recent conversation with a student about theology, we discussed the difference it makes when our approach to the Bible and theology emphasizes individuals or the community. Of course, God cares about both. God created us as unique individuals and cares for our individual needs.…
Apr, 14, 2013 0
What is the best part about being raised a preacher's kid?
Every person in the two generations before me, on both sides of my family, are or were Nazarene ministers. The best part is that I can go almost anywhere in the world and automatically have people to whom I have heart and history…