By Thais Sitoe, Africa Region NDI Coordinator When reading the Gospels, something about Jesus’ ministry catches my attention: he emphasis on discipleship through relationships. A significant portion of the teachings of the Master occurred during his interactions with ordinary people engaged in everyday activities. Jesus gave powerful and enlightening affirmations of his mission to unknown
By Dr. David A. Busic, General Superintendent Holiness discipleship does not happen naturally. It is both spiritual (what God does for us by his grace) and practical (how we participate with the grace of God). When referring to character formation, the ancient writers often used the term “virtue.” They believed virtue to be what happens
Following the end of World War II, in the late 1940s, the Church of the Nazarene was experiencing a need for more missions funding. At a meeting of the Global NMI Council, Elizabeth Vennum was asked to find a way that could be used to raise funds for land purchases and building construction needs around
Where every stitch carries purpose and every gathering strengthens faith. Every Thursday afternoon, the Church of the Nazarene in Panama, becomes a space for comfort, growth, and restoration for women facing personal, family, and social challenges. Through the “Sewing Hope” workshop, the community has found a channel of blessing in the midst of a neighborhood
