Our local church belongs to an international network and fellowship of churches known as the Church of the Nazarene. This enables us to support a global mission that is sharing the good news of Jesus through compassionate ministries, schools, hospitals and churches with missionaries in over 170 countries. Founded at this exact spot in 1908, the Church of the Nazarene identifies with the humble roo
ts of Jesus who came from the small and insignificant town of Nazareth in Israel and his mission to spread the message of hope through holiness (Christ-like living) across the lands. The Church of the Nazarene is a Great Commission church. We believe God offers everyone forgiveness, peace, joy, purpose, love, meaning in life and the promise of heaven through a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. We are called to take this message to people everywhere. The Church of the Nazarene describes itself historically and theologically as a Christian, Protestant and Evangelical church that has been shaped by the practical theology of John Wesley in the 1700’s and the Holiness movement that swept our nation in the early 1900’s. As a a holiness church, we believe that Christians can experience a deeper level of life in which there is victory over sin, power to witness and serve, and a richer fellowship with God, all through the infilling of the Holy Spirit. All of these influences shape our beliefs today and we share much in common with our Christian brothers and sisters from other churches and denominations. Go to www.nazarene.org to learn more about the Church of the Nazarene.
