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Jun, 30, 2017 0
Heated election cycles. Societal upheaval. Expansion of technology. Overly busy schedules. Shrinking churches. Shallow disciples. Divided families. Addiction. Economic greediness. Oppression.
Naming the barrenness around us would produce an exhausting, endless list. In my more cynical moments, I…
Jun, 30, 2017 0
In 2001 I was one of six students from Eastern Nazarene College who spent our spring semester in Romania taking classes and serving in church-related ministries. I had no prior experience living outside the United States, and brought only preconceived notions about what it would be like to minister…
Jun, 30, 2017 0
The first decade of the 21st century marked the first time in history that a majority of people live in urban centers rather than rural areas. With this, Western societies began to experience the influx of postmodern thinking and behaviors. These two philosophical shifts have had an impact on the…
Jun, 29, 2017 0
Q: Our church is experiencing what needs to be acknowledged as bullying tactics between some factions. How can we deal with this situation in a healthy and Christ like way?
A: Thankfully, not every church experiences bullying. Yet that’s one reason why, when it occurs, we are often not well…
Jun, 29, 2017 0
Sometimes missionary kids stand out. Not necessarily just because of how they dress or act. You would struggle to pick our children, Macy, 9, and Connor, 7, out of a group of their American peers. With a little probing, though, you would know straight away that these kids are growing up someplace…
Jun, 29, 2017 0
In a society where a massive number of youths and young adults are leaving the church, we are left asking, “What are we doing wrong?” While not compromising our beliefs, we must face the challenge of how to connect with our younger generations in such a way that the Christian faith they’ve been…
Jun, 29, 2017 0
Q: What are some similarities between Nazarenes and Pentecostals?
A: Both have their roots in the Holiness revival of the nineteenth century. The Church of the Nazarene is a Wesleyan-holiness denomination. The first wave of Pentecostals emerged from the Wesleyan-holiness revival.
Q: Then why are…
Jun, 29, 2017 0
People often ask me, “Why don’t we see God work miracles like He did in Bible days?” My answer: we do. God is at work in our world every day. We simply need to focus our eyes to see God’s activity all around us. Perhaps the greatest miracle occurs when God transforms sinners into saints. Only God…
Jun, 29, 2017 0
Africa Regional Director Filimao “Fili” Chambo (FC) shares insights on pastors and the need for ongoing theological training and knowledge.
Holiness Today: How important is it for pastors to have sound theological training?
FC: I think that it’s critical for pastors to have good theological…
Jan, 20, 2017 0
It was the phone call no one wants to receive. The words I heard hit me like a sucker punch: “Your father has suffered a stroke.”
To that point, my dad had enjoyed an unusually active, vibrant life into his late eighties. He embraced each day with an energy beyond his years and a contagious joy.…