Following are excerpts from the manual, the official statements of doctrine and polity of the church of the nazarene, 2017 2021 edition. The seal and logo of the church of the nazarene are. Taken from the manual of the church of the nazarene, 20 2017 the church of the nazarene s articles of faith are the official doctrinal statements of the denomination. The church of the nazarene is composed of those persons who have voluntarily associated themselves together according to the doctrines and polity of said church, and who seek holy christian fellowship, the conversion of sinners, the entire sanctification of believers, their upbuilding in holiness, and the simplicity and spiritual power manifest in the primitive new testament church, together. Recognizing that the right and privilege of persons to church membership rest upon the fact of their being regenerate, we would require only such avowals of belief as are essential to christian experience. Historical statement nazarene manual 2017 2021 church of. This 2017 2021 edition of the manual includes a brief historical statement of the church. Reflecting the decisions and judgments of ministerial and lay delegates of the twentyeighth general assembly. There were some unexpected delays with the release of the printed book version, and these two versions are to be released simultaneously. Read articles 1, 2, and 3 from the manual or from pages 109110 of.
Childrens camp, childrens church, fullness of life sr. It is a means of grace proclaiming jesus christ as lord and savior. These sixteen articles cover a wide range of biblical and theological beliefs. An electronic version of the 2017 2021 manual in english is accessible by going directly to its website. The board of general superintendents declared 1 december 2017 as the effective date for the 20172021 manual of the church of the nazarene. As part of the global body of the church of the nazarene, we affirm the following brief statements of faith.
The attached documents are an easytoread version of the articles of faith global english version. The manual is our official agreedupon statement of faith, practice, and polity. The articles of faith of the church of the nazarene is a good example of a modernaffirmation of faith. Contains all new legislation enacted by the delegates to the 20 general assembly. The general board shall be composed of members who shall be elected by ballot by the general assembly from among the persons nominated as provided in 332. Recall, the report from the scripture study committee defends and affirms the current wording of the nazarene article of faith on holy scripture. Thank you for putting your trust in the church of the nazarene to spread the message of hope and salvation throughout the world. An electronic version of the 20172021 manual in english is accessible by going directly to its website. Also, a couple of the responses to this blog entry imply that the church of the nazarene has historically held to a strict innerancy view until the recent general assembly. The articles of faith in global english, church of the. The church of the nazarene is a protestant christian church in the wesleyanholiness tradition. Sanctioned by the general assembly, the supreme doctrineformulating and lawmaking body of the church of the nazarene, the 20 2017 publication of the manual is the official statement of the faith and practice of the church and is, therefore, authoritative as a guide for action.
The nicene creed is a statement formulated a couple of centuries later than the apostles creed in responses to some heretical preaching about other aspects of jesus christ. Find answers to your frequently asked questions about the manual from the office of the general secretary. As christians we proclaim that jesus christ is lord and that he. The new electronic version of the 2017 2021 manual of the church of the nazarene is designed to be easy to use on any size screen. The church revealed a level of genius a century ago when it expressed the nonnegotiable elements of biblical faith in eight beliefs in the manual of the church of the nazarene. Preamble to church constitution articles of faith the church articles of. We, therefore, deem belief in the following brief statements to be sufficient. Church of the nazarene constitutional amendment by the twentyninth general assembly adopted at indianapolis, indiana, usa june 2017 note. The board of general superintendents declared 1 december 2017 as the effective date for the 2017 2021 manual of the church of the nazarene electronic pdf print. Download the ministry manualshandbooks for the following ministries. This 20 2017 edition of the manual includes a brief historical statement of the church. Published under the authority of the 2017 general assembly of the church of the nazarene.
We believe that man is born with a fallen nature, and is, therefore, inclined to evil, and that. Taken from the manual of the church of the nazarene, 20 2017. Other languages will be posted online as they are finalized and made available. The church of the nazarene is explicitly christian and identifies with the history of the christian tradition.
These audited financial statements are presented to the general board at the annual meeting in accordance with the manual of the church of the nazarene. Church of the nazarene global ministry center 17001 prairie star parkway lenexa, ks, usa 66220. Finally, we understand christian holiness to be inseparable from ministry to the. Nazarenes reject strict inerrancy for the love of wisdom. Doctrinal and ethical positions church of the nazarene. We believe in one eternally existent, infinite god, sovereign creator and sustainer of the universe. The church of the nazarene, doctrinal and ethical positions. Asiapacific nazarene theological seminary is an official institution of the international board of education of the church of the nazarene. Use or reproduction thereof, without the expressed, written consent of the church of the nazarene, inc. Appendix nazarene manual 20172021 church of the nazarene. The 20 2017 edition of the manual includes a brief historical statement of the church. The manual is our official agreedupon statement of faith, practice, and polity the board of general superintendents declared march 15, 2014, as the effective date for the manual of the church of the nazarene 20 2017. Both the curriculum and teaching are guided by the mission, primary and critical objectives, agreed statement of belief, and articles of faith of the church of the nazarene.
A pdf red underlined version is available which identifies new language in the 2017 2021 manual based on resolutions that were. Organized in 1908, the denomination is now home to about 2. Adults, gift of love special needs, marriage ministries, church of the nazarene manual 2017 2021, mens ministries, single adult ministries, womens ministries, sdmi handbook 2009 20 this handbook is currently being updated. Christian baptism is a sacrament signifying participation by faith in the death and resurrection of jesus christ and incorporation into his body, the church. In order that we may preserve our godgiven heritage, the faith once delivered to the saints, especially the doctrine and experience of entire sanctification as a second work of grace, and also that we may cooperate effectually with other branches of the church of jesus christ in advancing gods kingdom, we, the ministers and lay members of the church of the nazarene, in accordance with the. Our christian heritage was mediated through the 16thcentury english. We believe that the old and new testament scriptures, given by plenary inspiration, contain all truth necessary to faith and christian living. The articles of faith are elaborated in the constitution of the church of the nazarene, which is found in the denominations manual.
Manual 2009 20 church of the nazarene l history constitution government ritual l nazarene publishing house kansas city, missouri, u. In 20, a central american, gustavo crocker of guatemala, was elected. The god who is holy love and light is triune in essential being, revealed as father, son, and holy spirit. Whether you have a particular paragraph number in mind or you dont know where to begin to look, weve developed several tools to help you find your way around. To access the 20172021 manual and translations, click here. Includes the history, doctrine, government and ritual of the church of the nazarene. We also believe god heals through the means of medical science. Kudos to the church of the nazarene for resisting pressure to expand inerrancy i have not heard news from the june 20 annual convention of the church of the nazarene that specifically. The church of the nazarene envisions an intergenerational faith community. The board of general superintendents declared 1 december 2017 as the effective date for the 2017 2021 manual of the church of the nazarene. Articles of faith, and is the standard of belief for joining with the church of the nazarene.
Church of the nazarene manual 20 2017 the official sourcebook of church government and bylaws, history, doctrine, ritual, and policy of the church of the nazarene. The 2017 2021 edition of the manual includes a brief historical statement of the church. The church of the nazarene s articles of faith are the official doctrinal statements of the denomination. Foreword historical statement church constitution expand child menu. We believe in one godthe father, son, and holy spirit. Manual of the church of the nazarene, 20172021 wesleyan. The board of general superintendents declared march 15, 2014, as the effective date for the manual of the church of the nazarene 20 2017 frequently asked questions.
The church of the nazarene has created a manual of their faith and practice. Taken from the manual of the church of the nazarene, 2017 2021 the church of the nazarene s articles of faith are the official doctrinal statements of the denomination. New holiness churches arose, including the church of god anderson, indiana, usa. Manual 20 2017 14 we believe in the bible doctrine of divine healing and urge our people to seek to offer the prayer of faith for the healing of the sick.
Articles of faith, covenant of christian conduct, church history, church government, nyi, nmi, sdmi charters, rituals. Church constitution manual 202017 church of the nazarene. Kudos to the church of the nazarene for resisting pressure. In order that we may preserve our godgiven heritage, the faith once delivered to. This 20172021 edition of the manual includes a brief his. Authorized by the general assembly, the supreme doctrineformulating and lawmaking body of the church of the nazarene, the 20 2017 edition of the manual is declared the official statement of the faith and practice of the church and is therefore authoritative as a guide for action.
While we have our unique identity within the christian faith we are only one member of the larger body of christ. Preamble articles of faith the church articles of organization and government. The articles of faith, church of the nazarene, 20172021. Agreed statement of belief these are the beliefs nazarenes hold to be true.