Church of the Nazarene

The Church of the Nazarene is a Protestant Christian church in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition, tracing its roots to an anniversary date of 1908. It was founded to spread the message of scriptural holiness (Christlike living) across the lands. Today, the Church of the Nazarene is located in 156 world areas. The Church of the Nazarene is a Great Commission church.

Our mission is to make Christlike disciples in the nations. We believe that God offers to everyone forgiveness, peace, joy, purpose, love, meaning in life, and the promise of heaven when life is over by entering and experiencing a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. We are called to take this message to people everywhere.

The Church of the Nazarene is also 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. With over 24,000 congregations, our vision and mission embraces the entire world.

Each local congregation of the Church of the Nazarene is a faith community ready to greet you in Jesus' name. There, you will discover opportunities not only to encounter Jesus as your Savior and Lord, but also to grow as a follower of Christ. Local churches offer worship, opportunities for serving others, fellowship, and training. We invite you to experience the unique fellowship of your nearby Church of the Nazarene.

Agreed Statement of Belief

These are the beliefs Nazarenes hold to be true:

We Believe in one God-the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

We Believe that the Old and New Testament Scriptures, given by plenary inspiration, contain all truth necessary to faith and Christian living.

We Believe that human beings are born with a fallen nature and are therefore inclined to evil continually.

We Believe that the finally impenitent are hopelessly and eternally lost.

We Believe that the atonement through Jesus Christ is for the whole human race; and that whosoever repents and believes in the Lord Jesus Christ is justified and regenerated and saved from the dominion of sin.

We Believe that the atonement through Jesus Christ is for the whole human race; and that whosoever repents and believes in the Lord Jesus Christ is justified and regenerated and saved from the dominion of sin.

We Believe that believers are to be sanctified wholly and subsequent to regeneration through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

We Believe that the Holy Spirit bears witness to the new birth and also to the entire sanctification of believers.

We Believe that our Lord will return, the dead will be raised, and the final judgment will take place.