WHAT IS THE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE?

The Church of the Nazarene is a Protestant Christian church that follows the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. Organized in 1908, the church is now home to more than 2 million members worshipping in over 26,000 local congregations in 156 world areas. Each week, Nazarenes worship in more than 212 languages. The Nazarene church operates 35 medical clinics, hospitals, and training colleges for nurses. It also supports 14 liberal arts institutions, 5 graduate seminaries and 31 undergraduate Bible colleges and seminaries worldwide. For more in-depth information, watch these short videos about the Beginnings Of The Church and the International Church of the Nazarene.

 

WHO ARE NAZARENES?

We are a Christian people… committed to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
We are a holiness people… committed to a holy life and Christ-like living.
We are a mission oriented people… committed to make Christ-like disciples in the nations.
These short videos detail our Core Values and Commitment To Holy Living.

 

WHAT IS OUR MISSION?

Our mission is to make Christ-like disciples in all the nations, witnessing to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and participating with God in the building of the Church and the extension of His kingdom (Matthew 28:19-20). Watch a short video about our Worldwide Evangelism Network.