Nazarene Essentials
Nazarene Characteristics
Nazarene Essentials explains why the Church of the Nazarene exists as a WORLDWIDE HOLINESS AND GREAT COMMISSION MOVEMENT in the Wesleyan-Arminian tradition.
MEANINGFUL WORSHIP
We may say with confidence that to worship God is to acknowledge Him as the Rock of our salvation, the great God, the great King above all gods, the creator of all things, and the Shepherd who cares for His people.
THEOLOGICAL COHERENCE
These are our sources for theological coherence: Scripture, Christian Tradition, Reason & Personal Experience
PASSIONATE EVANGELISM
Passionate evangelism is our response to Jesus’ love and grace for humanity. The Church of the Nazarene started with passionate evangelism. It continues to be the heart of who we are.
INTENTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP
Intentional discipleship is helping people develop obedient intimate relationships with Jesus. In these relationships, Christ’s Spirit transforms their character into Christlikeness— changing new believers’ values into kingdom values, and involving them in His mission of investing in others in their homes, churches, and world.
CHURCH DEVELOPMENT
We believe a church is a cluster of believers, not a building or property.
TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP
We seek to develop leaders through a model of Christlikeness. Jesus is our example.
PURPOSEFUL COMPASSION
We do every act of service, generosity, or mercy in Jesus’ name, and we offer our efforts to reveal Jesus’ love.
