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On today's episode of The Holiness Today Podcast, listen to a conversation with Elise Ivie, Ashland Campus Pastor at New Life Church in Ashland, Oregon.
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In this episode, Nate talks with Dr. Mark Louw, the Eurasia Regional Director, for a captivating look into his remarkable life journey. From serving as an infantry officer in South Africa during apartheid to navigating crisis evacuations as a global missionary, Dr. Louw shares his powerful testimony of faith, marriage, and his response to God's call. We also dive into leading ministry through global conflict, the critical importance of holistic member care, and wrap up with a fun chat about South African braais, premium coffee, and World Cup soccer predictions.
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In this episode of The Holiness Today Podcast, host Crystal Gibbons connects with Tim Bowen-Evans, the incoming director of advocacy and partnerships for Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (NCM). Drawing from his experience as a pastor in Jerusalem and his current work with the Ireland Partnership, Tim discusses why local church-led compassion is central to Christian holiness. He shares powerful stories of resilience from believers in Ukraine and Lebanon, exploring how the church can advocate for justice, navigate complex global conflicts, and reflect Christ's love amid profound suffering.
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In this HT Editors episode, Jordan Eigsti and Nate Gilmore connect with Crystal Gibbons to discuss the recently released July/August issue of Holiness Today on Moses.
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In this episode, Jim Ritchie (Global Missions Director) and Alessandro Polonio (South America Regional Director) discuss how God is moving through a passionate new generation. This episode highlights ExploSam and Aviva—dynamic initiatives equipping youth for intercultural missions. Discover how the Church of the Nazarene addresses deep community needs through incarnational holiness, from building playgrounds in Venezuela to supporting pastoral families.
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In this episode, Nate connects with LaMorris Crawford, Chaplain for the Carolina Panthers. LaMorris has worked with professional athletes for over a decade, having previously served with the Cincinnati Bengals. In addition to this chaplaincy ministry, LaMorris and his wife, Megan, serve as evangelists. LaMorris talks about the importance of being a husband and father, and how God is using him and his family to build His kingdom.
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Authors in this issue:
Gabriel Benjiman — From Good to Very Good: Infusing Mission and Practice with Social Responsibility
Christian Sarmiento — Born in Adam, Made New in Christ: What It Means to Be Human, to Be Broken, and to Be Made Holy
T. Scott Daniels — From One Degree of Glory to Another: The Spirit's Work of Restoring God's Image in Us
Sam Barber — The Image Beneath the Marks: Sin's Distortion, Christ's Revelation, and the Spirit's Renewal & Made to Love
Carla Sunberg — Male and Female: The Shared Image of God & A Humbling Journey
Jorge Julca — Becoming What We Were Made to Be: How God's Image Shapes Our Identity, Our Worship, and Our Witness
Fili Chambo — Holy Regard: Seeing Others through the Image of God
T. A. Noble — Christ: The Image of God: Understanding Humanity's Identity through Christ, the True and Eternal Image
Join hosts Nate Gilmore and Bailey Friberg on The Holiness Today Podcast as they sit down with Tyler Rominger, founder of Ministry Designs. In this episode, they discuss a groundbreaking new partnership with the Church of the Nazarene USA/Canada Region, designed to provide local churches with beautiful, fully customizable websites for as little as $25 a month. Tyler shares his Next Steps framework, explaining how intentional web design and SEO help churches reach vulnerable people searching for answers online. Learn how this collaboration eliminates financial and technical barriers, turning church websites into windows that welcome communities in.
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In this episode, Nate Gilmore connects with Pastor Jeff Byler, lead pastor in Oxford, Mississippi. Jeff shares his journey from feeling a call to ministry at seventeen to navigating the academic challenges of seminary. He discusses the vital role of relationality in his ministry, explaining how a shared love for sports serves as a natural bridge to connect with people. Jeff also dives deep into his theological convictions about worship, advocating for the spiritual stability found in regular rhythms such as the Lord’s Prayer and weekly communion.
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In this episode of The Holiness Today Podcast, host Nate Gilmore connects with Janary Suyat, a missionary serving in Japan. Janary reflects on her third-generation Nazarene roots, her formative cross-cultural experiences in Mesoamerica, and the realities of sharing the Gospel in a nation where less than 2% of the population is Christian. She also opens up about finding God’s strength in personal brokenness, navigating cultural differences, and using intentional everyday friendships—and even video games—as bridges for ministry.
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Join Nate as he interviews Chad, a Church of the Nazarene missionary currently serving in Madrid, Spain. Chad discusses his unique transition from a career as a Deputy Attorney General in Delaware to fulfilling a calling in cross-cultural ministry. The episode highlights his formative years in Quito, Ecuador, and his current role facilitating Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (NCM) projects across Eurasia. From navigating bureaucratic hurdles to adapting to secular cultures, Chad shares how his legal background and faith intersect in his work as an ordained minister.
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2026 May/April Image of God issue
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This is an audio version of the March/April issue in 2026 on Genesis.
Articles read:
- Jesus in Genesis, Andy Lauer
- The Days of Creation, Frank Moore
- The Days of Adam, Jim Edlin
- The Days of Noah, Gabriel Benjiman
- The Days of Abraham, Timothy Green
- The Days of Isaac, Paige Graves
- The Days of Jacob, David Snodgrass
- The Days of Joseph, T. Scott Daniels
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Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Indian Lake Nazarene Camp! We’re joined by Rev. Brad Dyrness, Michigan District Superintendent, Rev. Jeffrey P. Hodge, Executive Director, and Paula Fulton, 100th Anniversary Committee Chair and Camp Heritage Center Historian. Brad, Jeff, and Paula to explore a century of legacy—from the 1926 "big black hat" land lottery to the bold vision for the next hundred years. Discover why this sacred space remains a sanctuary where "lives are changed at camp". We discuss "Project 100", generational faith, and the camp’s future as a year-round center for renewal.
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Angel and his wife Krista live in Quito, Ecuador, and currently serve as Nazarene Missions Teams coordinators for the South America Region.
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After the interview, Joseph reached out to me and let me know that "According to the most recent statistics in 2025, the Church of the Nazarene has 21,355 ordained ministers, of which 20,440 are elders, and 915 are deacons."
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Jim Ritchie, Global Missions director, speaks with Jimmy De Gouveia, the newly elected regional director of Mesoamerica, about his call to ministry.
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In this Holiness Today podcast episode, Nate Gilmore and Stan Reeder interview Tim Bunn, who has served as the pastor of Eagle Church of the Nazarene for thirty-one years. Dr. Bunn discusses his book, The ARTwork of God: Accurate, Reliable, and True, which defends the reliability of Scripture and encourages believers to view the Bible as Jesus did. He emphasizes the importance of pastoral longevity, advising leaders to "love people well" to foster generational faith.
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This episode of The Holiness Today Podcast features Global Missions Director Jim Richie interviewing pastors Khalil and Randa, leaders in the Church of the Nazarene in Jordan. They discuss their apostolic ministry across the Middle East, transforming the local church into a "hospital" for refugees and a "factory" for disciples. Khalil highlights their mission in Cyprus which brings together young people from rival nations to plant churches. Despite regional conflict, Khalil and Randa report a flourishing revival, using social media to reach millions. Randa concludes with a call for prayerful stillness and the importance of trusting in God’s protection during times of war.
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In this episode, Nate Gilmore has a conversation with Ingrid Lustaña.
Ingrid grew up in Florida with a dream of becoming an animator for Pixar or Dreamworks, but she eventually felt a call to the mission field that led her through Thailand and the Philippines. We talk about her transition from wanting to be in the movie credits to using those creative gifts for the church, as well as her experience as an award-winning children’s book author. Ingrid also shares openly about the "organized chaos" of raising three kids on the mission field and how they’ve learned to trust God’s GPS through some difficult seasons.
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In case you missed it, the March/April 2026 issue of Holiness Today came out earlier this month. This edition is a deep dive into the book of Genesis, exploring the foundational stories of our faith and how they continue to shape our journey of holiness.
In this issue, we walk through the "days" of the patriarchs and the very beginnings of creation with a powerful lineup of scholars and leaders:
- Frank Moore explores "The Days of Creation," examining the spiritual insights we can gain from our physical senses.
- Jim Edlin reflects on "The Days of Adam," reminding us that Adam’s story of blessing and brokenness is also our story.
- Gabriel Benjiman looks at "The Days of Noah," using the ark as a witness to God’s gracious invitation.
- Timothy Green discusses "The Days of Abraham," focusing on the interwoven threads of call, promise, and covenant.
- Paige Graves examines "The Days of Isaac," describing him as the essential "middleman" of the divine covenant blessing.
- David Snodgrass writes on "The Days of Jacob," detailing the transformation from a life of striving to one of total dependence on God.
- T. Scott Daniels concludes the series with "The Days of Joseph," highlighting how God’s sovereign love turns harm into global redemption.
On this episode, we are featuring the audio from Andy Lauer’s "A Word From..." segment. Andy is the lead pastor of South Bend First Church of the Nazarene, and in this talk he discusses how Jesus Christ is present throughout the entire arc of salvation history—notably from the beginning in Genesis.
Stay tuned as we listen to Pastor Andy’s insights on finding Jesus in the biblical terrain of Genesis.
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On this episode of The Holiness Today Podcast, get to know Jeffrey Johnson as he reflects on his extensive family heritage within the Church of the Nazarene and his desire to impact future generations. Johnson outlines a vision for the region as a diverse mission field, focusing on multiplying leaders and planting churches. The conversation also highlights Johnson's personal life, including his Oklahoma roots and his passion for sports and community.
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Today marks exactly four years since the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine in 2022. Throughout this conflict, the role of local institutions has shifted dramatically, with communities often looking to spiritual leaders for more than just guidance.
In this interview, Crystal Gibbons speaks with two leaders within the Church of the Nazarene in Ukraine: Pastor Svetlana, the District Superintendent, and Pastor Sergei, who began his ministry at the onset of the war.
They discuss the evolving nature of the church as it transforms into a "warm place"—a literal and spiritual shelter that offers food, warmth, and hope to believers and non-believers alike. From the logistical hurdles posed by power outages to the deeply personal struggle of maintaining faith amid tragedy, Svetlana and Sergei offer an unfiltered look at leadership during a prolonged crisis.
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This podcast episode features Julie O’Hara, director of the Preaching Collaborative. She details how the Collaborative fosters "effective evangelistic preachers" through peer cohorts and feedback, emphasizing that preaching should invite people to their "next yes" to Jesus.
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In this episode, Nate Gilmore talks with Cheryl Crouch about recent developments at Nazarene Missions International.
Nazarene Missions International Impact Awards
Purpose: Showcase and celebrate each individual church’s creative involvement in NMI, specifically through implementation of the Five Areas of Impact: Praying, Engaging Children & Youth, Care & Connection, Giving to Alabaster, Giving to WEF.
Goal: To receive video entries from many of our 30,000 Nazarene churches around the world. Submitted videos will be used on social media to encourage creativity and participation in NMI. Winning videos from each region will be featured at the 2027 Global NMI Convention.
How to Enter: Submit a one-minute vertical video showing how your church creatively participated in ONE of the Five Areas of Impact; Keep the emphasis on strong VISUALS; Words can be present but they will not be translated for our global audience.
Process: Local churches will submit videos in their region’s Nubo folder:
Africa: https://nubo.nazarene.org/index.php/s/wdP2zpESFZcMj5W
Asia-Pacific: https://nubo.nazarene.org/index.php/s/QTtArm6WJ3rRxSL
Eurasia: https://nubo.nazarene.org/index.php/s/asdBZ8mpPGgw9DW
Mesoamerica: https://nubo.nazarene.org/index.php/s/TCFj6GStQFx9sKc
South America: https://nubo.nazarene.org/index.php/s/ajzbMEwd3HcK8y5
USA/Canada: https://nubo.nazarene.org/index.php/s/fCryCp4XCGLSEN6
Videos must be entered under the correct region and labeled in this way: District – town and local church name (without Church of the Nazarene) – area of impact featured with NO dashes, slashes, or punctuation. (Ex: The Willowwood Church of the Nazarene in Denton, Texas, on the West Texas District would enter their video featuring WEF this way: WestTexasDentonWillowwoodWEF).
District Presidents will choose a committee (which could be the district council) to judge their district’s videos and select one winning video for each of the Five Areas of Impact. Winning videos will receive the District NMI Impact Award certificate. DPs will celebrate the five winning videos and submit them to their regional NMI coordinator via Nubo.
Regional Coordinators will work with Regional Global Council reps to choose a committee to judge the videos and select one winning video for each of the Five Areas of Impact. Winning videos will receive the Regional NMI Impact Award certificate. RCs will celebrate the five winning videos and submit them to Global NMI via Nubo.
Global NMI will work with Communications to format the winning videos for viewing at the 2027 Global Convention, where Global Convention delegates will vote for the top video in each category. The winning videos will receive the Global NMI Impact Award certificate and trophy and the local church, district, and region of each winning video will be recognized and celebrated during the Global Convention.
Timeline:
Promotion & Local churches create videos – January – May 2026
Local churches submit to their districts - June 2026
Districts submit winning videos (1 for each category – 5 videos) to their regions - July 2026
Regions submit winning videos (1 for each category – 5 videos) to Global NMI - August 2026 to be formatted for Global Convention
Global Judging: by convention delegates during 2027 Global Convention
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In this episode, Nate Gilmore connects with Bailey Friberg, Communications Partner Coordinator for the USA/Canada Region. Bailey serves as a vital bridge, connecting local churches to regional resources through strategic partnerships. In this conversation, we discuss the impact of these partnerships, the encouraging revival currently taking place among Gen Z, and the unique challenges of navigating discipleship in the digital age.
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On today's episode, you'll hear Carl Bangs discuss the hymns of Charles Wesley.
Carl Bangs was a professor of historical theology at Olivet Nazarene College and at St. Paul School of Theology. He served as president of the American Theological Society and the American Society of Church History.
His work, Arminius - A Study in the Dutch Reformation, is a seminal contribution to Dutch church history and Wesleyan Arminian studies.
Bangs graduated from Pasadena College and Nazarene Theological Seminary and received a PHD from the University of Chicago.
This recording was featured on the Layman’s Tape Club in September of 1981.
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In this Holiness Today podcast episode, host Nate Gilmore and regional director Stan Reeder interview Dave Anderson, lead pastor at Kankakee First Church. Anderson shares his testimony of transitioning from a high-powered law career to ministry after wrestling with a divine call for five years. He discusses his experience revitalizing churches in crisis, emphasizing prayer-first leadership and the "power of the text" in preaching. The conversation highlights his commitment to discipling young leaders and his belief in surrendering outcomes to God’s "resurrection power".
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Eugene Stowe explores why specific prayers often go unanswered and refutes "prosperity" theology. He argues that effective prayer must align with God's sovereign will, which humans cannot fully grasp. By linking Philippians, 1 John, and Romans, Stowe posits that the Holy Spirit acts as both an "Intercessor" and "Interceptor." When believers offer "improper" prayers outside God’s plan, the Spirit intercepts and corrects them, substituting human desires with divine necessities. This process ensures God always supplies a believer’s true needs, allowing them to trust the outcome even when it differs from their original request.
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On this episode, Nate, Jordan, and Dani discuss the Holiness Today podcast and where it's been and where it's going.
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Former evangelism professor Chick Shaver compares the local church to a hospital nursery, where new converts are "spiritual infants" requiring specialized care and warmth. He warns that without this intentional care, many converts perish spiritually within weeks. Shaver illustrates this through Dan and Judy, a couple who faced indifference at two churches before finding a welcoming community. The intentional outreach by laypeople and the pastor ultimately led to the couple’s conversion and to their own ministry to others, demonstrating that a warm congregational climate is vital for spiritual growth.
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In this episode, Nate Gilmore and Stan Reeder interview Wendell Brown, District Superintendent of North Central Ohio. Brown shares his journey from military service and addiction to a miraculous call to ministry. He discusses "Tragedy into Triumph," a sixteen-year ministry sharing powerful stories of transformation regarding loss, crime, and addiction. Brown also details significant evangelistic growth in his district, emphasizing intentional accountability and a renewed focus on holiness and entire sanctification to raise up future missional leaders.
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In this January 1981 recording for the Minister's Tape Club, Dr. V.H. Lewis outlines principles for intentional church growth within the Church of the Nazarene. He argues that progress—whether numerical, spiritual, or intellectual—is driven by healthy "personal relations" between pastors, staff, and congregants.
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This sermon for the fourth Sunday of Advent focuses on love, emphasizing that God enters the "messy" and imperfect realities of life. By examining the genealogy in Matthew 1, the speaker highlights God’s faithfulness through forty-two generations of flawed individuals. The story of Joseph illustrates a "costly commitment" to trust God’s plan over societal expectations or fear. Ultimately, the message of "Emmanuel" assures believers that God is present in their struggles and invites them to surrender their pursuit of perfection to Jesus.
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In this episode, we travel to the Netherlands to speak with Brian Koopmans, a validation engineer and media volunteer for the Church of the Nazarene’s Eurasia Region. Brian discusses the launch of the "Everyday Eurasia" podcast and the unique challenges of producing content for a region spanning numerous languages. We also delve into Dutch history, exploring the legacy of theologian Jacobus Arminius and Brian’s upcoming documentary project. Finally, hear Brian’s heart for missions and his desire to serve the church full-time through media.
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This sermon declares that God's people possess an unstoppable joy that flourishes even in life’s most barren "deserts". Rooted in Isaiah 35, the message distinguishes true joy from fleeting happiness, describing it as a "living reality" that does not wait for perfect circumstances. Instead, this joy audaciously erupts amidst brokenness, just as a botanical "superbloom" transforms a wilderness with radiant life. The speaker assures listeners that God is actively turning their sorrow into everlasting gladness, promising that joy will ultimately triumph and drive all sorrow away.
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Nate Gilmore and Stan Reeder interview Steve Estep, pastor of Marion First Church of the Nazarene. Estep recounts his call to ministry and details the church's evangelistic culture, which focuses on the "Big Yes" to Jesus and the "Next Yes" of ongoing discipleship. The church actively revitalizes its inner-city neighborhood through housing initiatives and a "Love Your City" campaign adopted by local officials. They also host a large recovery ministry addressing local addiction. Estep highlights his family's involvement in ministry and the importance of Sabbath rest.
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This Advent sermon focuses on the theme of peace, illustrated as a "two-sided coin". The first side is "peace with God," established through the birth of Jesus and salvation. The second side is the "peace of God," which requires believers to trust God rather than leaning on their own understanding. The speaker emphasizes that biblical peace is not the absence of conflict, but rather the presence of God amidst life's struggles. The message concludes by inviting listeners to find this peace through prayer and faith.
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General Superintendent Jerald Johnson offers guidance on how pastors can creatively face opposition in their work for Christ. Pastors, like political leaders, must present programs and budgets and convince others. Johnson discusses the right to dissent within the Church of the Nazarene and how opposition allows a pastor to test their ideas. He advises against reacting to opposition and instead suggests letting proposals be tested by time. Ultimately, a pastor must stand tall as a leader, minister to the church, and rely on God's help for every difficult situation.
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In this Advent episode, Dr. Scott Sherwood of Kansas City First Church of the Nazarene explores the theme of Hope. Describing the season as an "adventure," he invites listeners to look back at the Incarnation and forward to the Second Coming. Sherwood contrasts wishful thinking with biblical hope, which Romans 5 describes as the product of suffering, perseverance, and character. Ultimately, he challenges us to realize that hope isn't just something we find, but something we become through the presence of Christ.
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On this episode, listen to Talmadge Johnson preach a short sermon on gratitude.
Dr. Johnson served as the 33rd General Superintendent for the Church of the Nazarene. Prior to becoming GS, he was an evangelist, pastor, district superintendent, and global director of Sunday School ministries (now Nazarene Discipleship International).
This recording was featured on the Layman’s Tape Club in November of 1982.
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Andy Albright discusses his call to ministry, starting as a part-time junior high youth pastor at Westminster. He highlights the Wisconsin District's growth through the power of prayer, relational connections, and community service in churches like Baraboo and Janesville.
He shares his vision for planting new Nazarene churches in major metro areas and emphasizes the importance of loving, listening to, and learning from pastors.
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This episode features Dr. Samuel Young, former General Superintendent of the Church of the Nazarene, on the fundamental issues of stewardship and faithful giving.
Dr. Young asserts that the prime motivation for stewardship is Calvary, arguing that because of God's sacrifice in Jesus Christ, anything He asks is reasonable. He clarifies that the tithe is a method to be given, not a legalism to be taught.
The discussion emphasizes that stewardship must have its roots in spiritual commitment and a pure heart.
Dr. Young advises that pastors should speak definitely on giving once a year and encourages a generous spirit. Ultimately, faithful stewardship rests on recognizing that God is our Creator and the true owner.
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We honor the life and ministry of Dr. Jim Diehl (1937-2025), a beloved pastor, district superintendent, and General Superintendent Emeritus of the Church of the Nazarene. Dr. Diehl passed away on November 2, 2025.
Just days before his passing, on October 30, he traveled to Nampa, Idaho, to preach at Bethel Church of the Nazarene for the Holiness Partnership event. This episode features that powerful message.
Dr. Diehl preaches on the Christian life as a journey that goes far beyond a single moment of decision. He outlines three key prayers that define this lifelong walk: "Lord, forgive me" (repentance), "Lord, take me" (consecration), and "Lord, make me" (the ongoing work of sanctification). Using his trademark warmth and personal stories, Dr. Diehl explains how God continually works to "pull the stumps" of things like prejudice, impatience, and fear from our lives, shaping us into more Christ-like individuals.
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Pastor Jonathan Hall joins Stan Reeder and Nate Gilmore to discuss his ministry in rural, small-town churches. He shares insights from following long pastorates and introduces the "Dirt Roads Network." They explore its core values—missionary mindset, discernment, and being "rivers, not lakes"—and the vital role of small congregations.
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In this February 1981 Minister's Tape Club resource for the Nazarene ministry, General Superintendent Eugene Stowe shares his firm opinion that new manual changes, especially the "indefinite call," are a "very valuable innovation" crucial for achieving "longer pastorates" and building "stronger churches" by eliminating the "division and disruption" and "trauma" of periodic congregational votes.
*This appeared on the Ministers' Tape Club in February of 1981 as the "state of the church" segment given by the General Superintendents.
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In this conversation, Gabriel and Nate explore his article, "Gathering for Worship and Temple Building: A Unifying Grace," focusing on how worship is fundamentally about gathering and establishing a common identity, rather than just ritual or liturgy. They discuss the distinction between true and false religion, noting that genuine worship centers on the holy and loving God, fostering humility and shared purpose under His reign.
To read his article and other articles in the November/December 2025 issue, click here
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In this March 1981 address, General Superintendent Orville Jenkins discusses the spiritual requirements for effective preaching for holiness ministers. He states that a minister's life must be one of unreservedly giving oneself to the indwelling Christ, allowing the Holy Spirit to fill them with joy and victory so they can preach with power and anointing.
Jenkins uses the Apostle Paul as the ultimate example, noting that Paul's "outward man" was "perishing" from his intense suffering and physical struggles as a "vessel of clay". However, Paul’s "inward man" was being renewed day by day through the "supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ". This daily spiritual renewal, Jenkins concludes, is God's plan for every spirit-filled minister.
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In this episode, Stan Reeder (USA/Canada Regional Director), and Nate Gilmore have a conversation with Selena Freeman, the new Church Multiplication Catalyst for the USA/Canada Region of the Church of the Nazarene. Rev. Freeman shares her personal journey and her thoughts on her new role. She recounts her initial call to ministry and co-founding a thriving church. Her current focus is to launch a major initiative to reverse the long-term decline in the number of churches by empowering a new generation of leaders and fostering a widespread multiplication movement across the region.
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Eugene Stowe addresses the critical relationship between church growth and the quality of its membership. He shares an incident where a pastor gently deferred a new convert's request to join immediately, insisting she attend the membership training class first. The core message is that a strong church demands qualified members; pastors must not compromise standards or build with "inferior material" for the sake of numbers. Training should cover church beliefs, ethical standards, and entire sanctification, ensuring new members are truly ready to accept the church's manual position. The goal is enduring quality, not statistical casualties.
*This appeared on the Ministers' Tape Club in September of 1979 as the "state of the church" segment given by the General Superintendents.
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In this episode, Global Missions Director Jim Ritchie interviews Asia-Pacific Regional Director Dr. Kafoa Muaror. Dr. Muaror shares his journey from an executive bank position in Fiji to ministry, following a powerful encounter with God in 1995. He is excited about God moving in the region, which has over two thousand languages, all major religions, and a population of about 3.2 billion.
Dr. Muaror challenges leaders to create platforms for the young and urges the church to fix its eyes on Christ, to speak truth and life, and to guard against bitterness.
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General Superintendent Dr. V. H. Lewis addresses "The State of the Church". Dr. Lewis argues that the Church of the Nazarene is the "best one" to pastor, as its structure and promotion demand excellence and "calls forth the best that's in us".
He stresses that the church must not fail in involving its laymen, who need to be a part of its processes and selection of leadership.
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In this episode, John Comstock shares how the Discipleship Place supports the Church of the Nazarene by empowering laypeople with free courses and materials for ongoing education. Nate and John discuss the Certificate of Lay Ministry program, which covers key topics like the Old and New Testaments, John Wesley's theology, and Spiritual Formation.
John also highlights new courses on mental health, digital discipleship, and addiction recovery. Additionally, he highlights their emphasis on community and relational discipleship through Zoom groups, with plans to expand their global reach by offering their website in multiple languages.
Click to watch the story of Kat Lucille: https://youtu.be/fCMjXARyL6U
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This recording features General Superintendent George Coulter from the February 1979 edition of the Minister's Tape Club. He begins by expressing his appreciation for the Church of the Nazarene's positive factors, including the generosity of its members, the love expressed toward pastors, a sound organizational structure, and the centrality of its holiness message.
However, Dr. Coulter expresses deep concern over the church's dismally small overall growth rate, which suggests a greater problem with retaining members than with recruiting new ones.
This leads to his primary conviction: the Church of the Nazarene desperately needs a heaven-sent revival. He warns that the church could become barren, powerless, and spiritually bankrupt if it loses its vitality.
Dr. Coulter emphasizes that this needed revival is not a program or a meeting, but an inner, personal quickening and renewal that must first begin with the ministers. He challenges them to exhibit credibility, humility, and Christ's likeness, rise above selfishness, and live by God's prescription: to humble themselves and pray and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways. He pleads for a return to the joy and vitality the church once experienced.
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In this episode, listen in for a behind-the-scenes look at the planning for NYC 2026 in Salt Lake City. The theme of NYC 2026 is Wonder and will take place from July 1 to July 5. Justin has asked that our listeners dedicate time to pray for this event each day at 8:26 pm or 20:26 international time.
For details about NYC 2026, click here.
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In this episode, listen to William Greathouse give an informal talk about the importance of preaching. He addresses the challenge many pastors feel, where other pressing responsibilities seem to push the pulpit ministry into the background. Dr. Greathouse firmly argues why this is a serious error and why preaching is the minister's most important task. Nothing else, he says, can compensate for failure in the pulpit.
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In this episode, Nate Gilmore has a conversation with Carl McCann, District Superintendent of British Isles South District for the Church of the Nazarene.
To purchase Hope of All the Earth by David Gilmour, click here.
To read more about Dove’s Nest Ministries, click here.
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In this episode, Jim Ritchie, Global Missions director, has a conversation with Joyce Tempel, Global Missions Mobilization Coordinator.
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Crystal Gibbons has a conversation with Aggie Muaror. Rev. Muaror has served in a variety of leadership roles in the Asia-Pacific region and currently serves alongside her husband, Kafoa Muaror, Regional Director of Asia-Pacific.
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In this episode, listen to Daryl Blank, Lead Pastor at Springdale Church of the Nazarene, preach from Psalm 27. In this sermon, Rev. Blank addresses the violence experienced in America this past week and expresses his heart for communicating God’s goodness in a broken world.
This sermon starts after the reading of Psalms 27.
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On this episode, listen to an audio production of John Wesley’s sermon from 2 Samuel 12:23. This sermon was accessed from the Wesley Center Online. It was edited by George Lyons with formatting by Ryan Danker for the Wesley Center for Applied Theology.
The Wesley Center Online website is a collection of historical and scholarly resources about the Wesleyan Tradition, theology, Christianity, and the Nazarene church hosted by the Wesley Center for Applied Theology at Northwest Nazarene University.
We are thankful for the work of Richard Thompson in overseeing this repository.
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Lecture nineteen, the final lecture, of a series on the 'Doctrine of Atonement', delivered by Dr. Mildred Bangs Wynkoop during the fall of 1979 at Nazarene Theological Seminary.
Dr. Wynkoop was a remarkable voice in the Church of the Nazarene—a writer, pastor, missionary, and theologian whose influence still resonates today. Her most celebrated works are Foundations of Wesleyan-Arminian Theology and A Theology of Love: The Dynamic of Wesleyanism, both of which continue to shape contemporary Wesleyan thought.
Her ministry journey spanned the globe and the academy. She pastored churches in California and Oregon, taught at George Fox Evangelical Seminary, and served as the founding president of Japan Nazarene Theological Seminary. She also taught in Taiwan before returning to the United States to serve as Professor of Theology at Trevecca Nazarene College (1966–1976) and later at Nazarene Theological Seminary (1976–1979).
Throughout her century-long life and ministry, Dr. Wynkoop met Phineas Bresee, studied under H. Orton Wiley and Olive Winchester left a profound impact on generations of students and colleagues across four Nazarene institutions—having studied at Point Loma Nazarene University and Northwest Nazarene University, and having taught at Trevecca Nazarene University and Nazarene Theological Seminary.
These recordings, captured initially in 1979, have been substantially restored. While Dr. Wynkoop’s voice has been clarified, student questions during Q&A segments may be difficult to discern. Her responses, however, remain clear and impactful.
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Rev. David Gilmour is the lead pastor at Llay Church of the Nazarene in Llay, Wales. Along with his role as a lead pastor, Rev. Gilmour also serves the British Isles South District as their district secretary and content creator.
Michelle Lynam did make Nate aware of the global advent materials, but he forgot!
To access these materials, click here
Book recommendations from Rev. Gilmour for 2025:
Sacred:
- Wholeness in Christ- William Greathouse
- Bullies and Saints- John Dickson
- The God Plot: Living with holy imagination- Timothy Green
- The Missional Leader- Alan Roxburgh and Fred Romanuk
- The Pastor as Theological Steward- ed Al Truesdale
Non-Fiction
- One day, everyone will always have been against this- Omar El Akkad
- How Much is Enough? - Edward Skidelsky and Robert Skidelsky
- The Science of Storytelling- Will Storr
- The World in 2050- Laurence Smith
- The Rise of Christianity- Rodney Stark
Fiction
- The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire- Chris Kempshall
- Men at Arms- Terry Pratchett
- A Practical Guide to Conquering the World- KJ Parker
- Cypher- John French
- Wool- Hugh Howey
Below are social media accounts to follow Llay Church of the Nazarene and connect with Rev. Gilmour
https://www.facebook.com/LlayCommunityChurch
https://www.instagram.com/llaynazarene/
https://www.youtube.com/@llaynazarene
https://www.facebook.com/dgilmour325
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Lecture eighteen of a series on the 'Doctrine of Atonement', delivered by Dr. Mildred Bangs Wynkoop during the fall of 1979 at Nazarene Theological Seminary.
Dr. Wynkoop was a remarkable voice in the Church of the Nazarene—a writer, pastor, missionary, and theologian whose influence still resonates today. Her most celebrated works are Foundations of Wesleyan-Arminian Theology and A Theology of Love: The Dynamic of Wesleyanism, both of which continue to shape contemporary Wesleyan thought.
Her ministry journey spanned the globe and the academy. She pastored churches in California and Oregon, taught at George Fox Evangelical Seminary, and served as the founding president of Japan Nazarene Theological Seminary. She also taught in Taiwan before returning to the United States to serve as Professor of Theology at Trevecca Nazarene College (1966–1976) and later at Nazarene Theological Seminary (1976–1979).
Throughout her century-long life and ministry, Dr. Wynkoop met Phineas Bresee, studied under H. Orton Wiley and Olive Winchester left a profound impact on generations of students and colleagues across four Nazarene institutions—having studied at Point Loma Nazarene University and Northwest Nazarene University, and having taught at Trevecca Nazarene University and Nazarene Theological Seminary.
These recordings, captured initially in 1979, have been substantially restored. While Dr. Wynkoop’s voice has been clarified, student questions during Q&A segments may be difficult to discern. Her responses, however, remain clear and impactful.
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In this episode, Nate Gilmore interviews Joel Chopp, professor of historical and systematic theology at Asbury Theological Seminary.
To read his article in Holiness Today, click here:
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Lecture seventeen of a series on the 'Doctrine of Atonement', delivered by Dr. Mildred Bangs Wynkoop during the fall of 1979 at Nazarene Theological Seminary.
Dr. Wynkoop was a remarkable voice in the Church of the Nazarene—a writer, pastor, missionary, and theologian whose influence still resonates today. Her most celebrated works are Foundations of Wesleyan-Arminian Theology and A Theology of Love: The Dynamic of Wesleyanism, both of which continue to shape contemporary Wesleyan thought.
Her ministry journey spanned the globe and the academy. She pastored churches in California and Oregon, taught at George Fox Evangelical Seminary, and served as the founding president of Japan Nazarene Theological Seminary. She also taught in Taiwan before returning to the United States to serve as Professor of Theology at Trevecca Nazarene College (1966–1976) and later at Nazarene Theological Seminary (1976–1979).
Throughout her century-long life and ministry, Dr. Wynkoop met Phineas Bresee, studied under H. Orton Wiley and Olive Winchester left a profound impact on generations of students and colleagues across four Nazarene institutions—having studied at Point Loma Nazarene University and Northwest Nazarene University, and having taught at Trevecca Nazarene University and Nazarene Theological Seminary.
These recordings, captured initially in 1979, have been substantially restored. While Dr. Wynkoop’s voice has been clarified, student questions during Q&A segments may be difficult to discern. Her responses, however, remain clear and impactful.
lecture 16 was not able to be recovered
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In this episode, Nate Gilmore has a conversation with Mark Coulter, lead pastor at the Valley Church of the Nazarene with campuses in Piqua, Troy, and Sydney, Ohio.
If you would like to email Mark with suggestions for rest or to learn more about multi-site campuses, mentoring, or anything else discussed please email him at:
mark.coulter@thevalley.church
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RT Williams (1883-1946) was a minister and general superintendent in the Church of the Nazarene. Born in Texas, he became a minister in 1908 and later served as president of Texas Holiness University. He was the youngest person to be elected general superintendent of the Church of the Nazarene at age 33 and served in that role from 1916 until his death in 1946.
"An appreication by BF Haynes
Dr. Williams has done the disciples of our Lord a distinct service in giving in printed form this dissertation on "Temptation." He enters the arena of the daily struggles of the believer and helps him along the most practical and needy lines of his life. Strange indeed that Temptation should ever have become a neglected theme, but it is true, as the author suggests. We admire the clear and logical and discriminating way in which the subject is treated in these pages."
This article was accessed on The Wesley Center Online, which is a collection of historical and scholarly resources about the Wesleyan Tradition, theology, Christianity, and the Nazarene church hosted by the Wesley Center for Applied Theology at Northwest Nazarene University.
We are thankful for the work of Richard Thompson in overseeing this repository.
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Lecture fifteen of a series on the 'Doctrine of Atonement', delivered by Dr. Mildred Bangs Wynkoop during the fall of 1979 at Nazarene Theological Seminary.
Dr. Wynkoop was a remarkable voice in the Church of the Nazarene—a writer, pastor, missionary, and theologian whose influence still resonates today. Her most celebrated works are Foundations of Wesleyan-Arminian Theology and A Theology of Love: The Dynamic of Wesleyanism, both of which continue to shape contemporary Wesleyan thought.
Her ministry journey spanned the globe and the academy. She pastored churches in California and Oregon, taught at George Fox Evangelical Seminary, and served as the founding president of Japan Nazarene Theological Seminary. She also taught in Taiwan before returning to the United States to serve as Professor of Theology at Trevecca Nazarene College (1966–1976) and later at Nazarene Theological Seminary (1976–1979).
Throughout her century-long life and ministry, Dr. Wynkoop met Phineas Bresee, studied under H. Orton Wiley and Olive Winchester, and left a profound impact on generations of students and colleagues across four Nazarene institutions—having studied at Point Loma Nazarene University and Northwest Nazarene University, and having taught at Trevecca Nazarene University and Nazarene Theological Seminary.
These recordings, captured initially in 1979, have been substantially restored. While Dr. Wynkoop’s voice has been clarified, student questions during Q&A segments may be difficult to discern. Her responses, however, remain clear and impactful.
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In this episode, Nate Gilmore has a conversation with Rev. David Snodgrass, lead pastor at HopePointe Church of the Nazarene in Greenville, South Carolina.
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Lecture fourteen of a series on the 'Doctrine of Atonement', delivered by Dr. Mildred Bangs Wynkoop during the fall of 1979 at Nazarene Theological Seminary.
Dr. Wynkoop was a remarkable voice in the Church of the Nazarene—a writer, pastor, missionary, and theologian whose influence still resonates today. Her most celebrated works are Foundations of Wesleyan-Arminian Theology and A Theology of Love: The Dynamic of Wesleyanism, both of which continue to shape contemporary Wesleyan thought.
Her ministry journey spanned the globe and the academy. She pastored churches in California and Oregon, taught at George Fox Evangelical Seminary, and served as the founding president of Japan Nazarene Theological Seminary. She also taught in Taiwan before returning to the United States to serve as Professor of Theology at Trevecca Nazarene College (1966–1976) and later at Nazarene Theological Seminary (1976–1979).
Throughout her century-long life and ministry, Dr. Wynkoop met Phineas Bresee, studied under H. Orton Wiley and Olive Winchester, and left a profound impact on generations of students and colleagues across four Nazarene institutions—having studied at Point Loma Nazarene University and Northwest Nazarene University, and having taught at Trevecca Nazarene University and Nazarene Theological Seminary.
These recordings, captured initially in 1979, have been substantially restored. While Dr. Wynkoop’s voice has been clarified, student questions during Q&A segments may be difficult to discern. Her responses, however, remain clear and impactful.
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On this episode, director of Global Missions, Jim Ritchie, interviews Dr. Carla Sunberg, General Superintendent of the Church of the Nazarene, and Dr. Franklin Cook, former regional director of Eurasia for the Church of the Nazarene and founding editor of Holiness Today. Jim speaks with Dr. Sunberg and Dr. Cook about a book they recently co-authored, Pulling Back the Curtain on the Former Soviet Union (The Foundry Publishing).
This book chronicles the experiences of missionaries in the former Soviet Union following the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the Iron Curtain. It details the challenges and efforts involved in establishing a ministry and sharing the gospel in this challenging world area.
Welcome to the Holiness Today podcast. In this archives episode, listen to lecture thirteen on the Doctrine of Atonement given by Mildred Bangs Wynkoop at Nazarene Theological Seminary in the fall of 1979.
Lecture fourteen of a series on the 'Doctrine of Atonement', delivered by Dr. Mildred Bangs Wynkoop during the fall of 1979 at Nazarene Theological Seminary.
Dr. Wynkoop was a remarkable voice in the Church of the Nazarene—a writer, pastor, missionary, and theologian whose influence still resonates today. Her most celebrated works are Foundations of Wesleyan-Arminian Theology and A Theology of Love: The Dynamic of Wesleyanism, both of which continue to shape contemporary Wesleyan thought.
Her ministry journey spanned the globe and the academy. She pastored churches in California and Oregon, taught at George Fox Evangelical Seminary, and served as the founding president of Japan Nazarene Theological Seminary. She also taught in Taiwan before returning to the United States to serve as Professor of Theology at Trevecca Nazarene College (1966–1976) and later at Nazarene Theological Seminary (1976–1979).
Throughout her century-long life and ministry, Dr. Wynkoop met Phineas Bresee, studied under H. Orton Wiley and Olive Winchester, and left a profound impact on generations of students and colleagues across four Nazarene institutions—having studied at Point Loma Nazarene University and Northwest Nazarene University, and having taught at Trevecca Nazarene University and Nazarene Theological Seminary.
These recordings, captured initially in 1979, have been substantially restored. While Dr. Wynkoop’s voice has been clarified, student questions during Q&A segments may be difficult to discern. Her responses, however, remain clear and impactful.
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In this episode, Nate Gilmore has a conversation with Dr. Eddie Estep, District Superintendent for South Central Ohio. Before serving in this role, Dr. Estep served as DS of Kansas City and South Carolina. He has served as a pastor in West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio.
Dr. Estep is a distinguished Christian leader and excellent communicator. As an author, he possesses a remarkable ability to bridge profound biblical wisdom with practical leadership strategies, drawing insights from the lives of pivotal figures in Scripture.
During our discussion, we touched upon his impactful books, each offering unique perspectives on leadership:
- Who Can Be Against Us? Leadership Lessons from the Life of Paul delves into the Apostle Paul's journey, exploring his divine call, key relationships, character, competencies, and the challenges he faced in ministry.
- What's in Your Hand? Leadership Lessons from the Life of Moses examines the challenging journey of Moses, offering insights on discerning God's voice, navigating change, and empowering a leadership team.
- Who's Got Your Back? Leadership Lessons from the Life of King David explores leadership principles through the lens of King David's relationships, revealing how his successes and failures were deeply intertwined with his interactions with friends, family, and adversaries.
- And its companion, Who's By Your Side? More Leadership Lessons from the Life of King David continues to draw leadership lessons from David's relationships, emphasizing that truly great leadership is built upon both competence and unwavering character.
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Lecture twelve of a series on the 'Doctrine of Atonement', delivered by Dr. Mildred Bangs Wynkoop during the fall of 1979 at Nazarene Theological Seminary.
Dr. Wynkoop was a remarkable voice in the Church of the Nazarene—a writer, pastor, missionary, and theologian whose influence still resonates today. Her most celebrated works are Foundations of Wesleyan-Arminian Theology and A Theology of Love: The Dynamic of Wesleyanism, both of which continue to shape contemporary Wesleyan thought.
Her ministry journey spanned the globe and the academy. She pastored churches in California and Oregon, taught at George Fox Evangelical Seminary, and served as the founding president of Japan Nazarene Theological Seminary. She also taught in Taiwan before returning to the United States to serve as Professor of Theology at Trevecca Nazarene College (1966–1976) and later at Nazarene Theological Seminary (1976–1979).
Throughout her century-long life and ministry, Dr. Wynkoop met Phineas Bresee, studied under H. Orton Wiley and Olive Winchester, and left a profound impact on generations of students and colleagues across four Nazarene institutions—having studied at Point Loma Nazarene University and Northwest Nazarene University, and having taught at Trevecca Nazarene University and Nazarene Theological Seminary.
These recordings, captured initially in 1979, have been substantially restored. While Dr. Wynkoop’s voice has been clarified, student questions during Q&A segments may be difficult to discern. Her responses, however, remain clear and impactful.
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On this episode, listen to an audio production of John Wesley’s sermon from Revelation 21:5. This sermon was accessed from the Wesley Center Online and was edited by Jennette Descalzo with corrections by Ryan Danker and George Lyons for the Wesley Center for Applied Theology.
The Wesley Center Online web site is a collection of historical and scholarly resources about the Wesleyan Tradition, theology, Christianity, and the Nazarene church hosted by the Wesley Center for Applied Theology at Northwest Nazarene University.
We are thankful for the work of Richard Thompson in overseeing this repository.
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Lecture eleven of a series on the 'Doctrine of Atonement', delivered by Dr. Mildred Bangs Wynkoop during the fall of 1979 at Nazarene Theological Seminary.
Dr. Wynkoop was a remarkable voice in the Church of the Nazarene—a writer, pastor, missionary, and theologian whose influence still resonates today. Her most celebrated works are Foundations of Wesleyan-Arminian Theology and A Theology of Love: The Dynamic of Wesleyanism, both of which continue to shape contemporary Wesleyan thought.
Her ministry journey spanned the globe and the academy. She pastored churches in California and Oregon, taught at George Fox Evangelical Seminary, and served as the founding president of Japan Nazarene Theological Seminary. She also taught in Taiwan before returning to the United States to serve as Professor of Theology at Trevecca Nazarene College (1966–1976) and later at Nazarene Theological Seminary (1976–1979).
Throughout her century-long life and ministry, Dr. Wynkoop met Phineas Bresee, studied under H. Orton Wiley and Olive Winchester, and left a profound impact on generations of students and colleagues across four Nazarene institutions—having studied at Point Loma Nazarene University and Northwest Nazarene University, and having taught at Trevecca Nazarene University and Nazarene Theological Seminary.
These recordings, captured initially in 1979, have been substantially restored. While Dr. Wynkoop’s voice has been clarified, student questions during Q&A segments may be difficult to discern. Her responses, however, remain clear and impactful.
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Crystal Gibbons interviews Brian Utter about his service to God's kingdom through media ministry.
Brian Utter is the Global Coordinator for World Mission Broadcast and also serves as the General Manager for the Shine.FM radio network at Olivet Nazarene University. He holds a specialized volunteer global assignment for the Church of the Nazarene. Utter earned a BA in Communications from Olivet Nazarene University, an MA in Missiology from Nazarene Theological Seminary, and an MA in Communications from the University of Barcelona. Previously, he was the Regional Communications Coordinator for the South America Region from 2001 to 2008.
You can find more information about World Mission Broadcast at World Mission Broadcast.
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Lecture ten of a series on the 'Doctrine of Atonement', delivered by Dr. Mildred Bangs Wynkoop during the fall of 1979 at Nazarene Theological Seminary.
Dr. Wynkoop was a remarkable voice in the Church of the Nazarene—a writer, pastor, missionary, and theologian whose influence continues to resonate today. Her most celebrated works are Foundations of Wesleyan-Arminian Theology and A Theology of Love: The Dynamic of Wesleyanism, both of which continue to shape contemporary Wesleyan thought.
Her ministry journey spanned the globe and the academy. She pastored churches in California and Oregon, taught at George Fox Evangelical Seminary, and served as the founding president of Japan Nazarene Theological Seminary. She also taught in Taiwan before returning to the United States to serve as Professor of Theology at Trevecca Nazarene College (1966–1976) and later at Nazarene Theological Seminary (1976–1979).
Throughout her century-long life and ministry, Dr. Wynkoop met Phineas Bresee, who studied under H. Orton Wiley and Olive Winchester, and left a profound impact on generations of students and colleagues across four Nazarene institutions—having studied at Point Loma Nazarene University and Northwest Nazarene University, and having taught at Trevecca Nazarene University and Nazarene Theological Seminary.
These recordings, captured initially in 1979, have been substantially restored. While Dr. Wynkoop’s voice has been clarified, student questions during Q&A segments may be difficult to discern. Her responses, however, remain clear and impactful.
Lecture 9 could not be restored. These recordings, captured initially in 1979, have been substantially restored. While Dr. Wynkoop’s voice has been clarified, student questions during Q&A segments may be difficult to discern. Her responses, however, remain clear and impactful.
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On this episode, Jim Ritchie, Global Missions director, hosts a conversation with Dany Gomis, Regional Director for Africa of the Church of the Nazarene.
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Lecture 8 of a series on the 'Doctrine of Atonement', delivered by Dr. Mildred Bangs Wynkoop during the fall of 1979 at Nazarene Theological Seminary.
Dr. Wynkoop was a remarkable voice in the Church of the Nazarene—a writer, pastor, missionary, and theologian whose influence continues to resonate today. Her most celebrated works are Foundations of Wesleyan-Arminian Theology and A Theology of Love: The Dynamic of Wesleyanism, both of which continue to shape contemporary Wesleyan thought.
Her ministry journey spanned the globe and the academy. She pastored churches in California and Oregon, taught at George Fox Evangelical Seminary, and served as the founding president of Japan Nazarene Theological Seminary. She also taught in Taiwan before returning to the United States to serve as Professor of Theology at Trevecca Nazarene College (1966–1976) and later at Nazarene Theological Seminary (1976–1979).
Throughout her century-long life and ministry, Dr. Wynkoop met Phineas Bresee, studied under H. Orton Wiley and Olive Winchester, and left a profound impact on generations of students and colleagues across four Nazarene institutions—having studied at Point Loma Nazarene University and Northwest Nazarene University, and having taught at Trevecca Nazarene University and Nazarene Theological Seminary.
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In this episode, Nate Gilmore speaks with Cheryl Crouch, the newly elected global director of NMI.
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Lecture seven of a series on the 'Doctrine of Atonement', delivered by Dr. Mildred Bangs Wynkoop during the fall of 1979 at Nazarene Theological Seminary.
Dr. Wynkoop was a remarkable voice in the Church of the Nazarene—a writer, pastor, missionary, and theologian whose influence still resonates today. Her most celebrated works are Foundations of Wesleyan-Arminian Theology and A Theology of Love: The Dynamic of Wesleyanism, both of which continue to shape contemporary Wesleyan thought.
Her ministry journey spanned the globe and the academy. She pastored churches in California and Oregon, taught at George Fox Evangelical Seminary, and served as the founding president of Japan Nazarene Theological Seminary. She also taught in Taiwan before returning to the United States to serve as Professor of Theology at Trevecca Nazarene College (1966–1976) and later at Nazarene Theological Seminary (1976–1979).
Throughout her century-long life and ministry, Dr. Wynkoop met Phineas Bresee, studied under H. Orton Wiley and Olive Winchester, and left a profound impact on generations of students and colleagues across four Nazarene institutions—having studied at Point Loma Nazarene University and Northwest Nazarene University, and having taught at Trevecca Nazarene University and Nazarene Theological Seminary.
These recordings, captured initially in 1979, have been substantially restored. While Dr. Wynkoop’s voice has been clarified, student questions during Q&A segments may be difficult to discern. Her responses, however, remain clear and impactful.
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In this episode, Sarah Loganbill hosts Alyssa Ellis, executive director at Springdale Church of the Nazarene in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Lecture six of a series on the 'Doctrine of Atonement', delivered by Dr. Mildred Bangs Wynkoop during the fall of 1979 at Nazarene Theological Seminary.
Dr. Wynkoop was a remarkable voice in the Church of the Nazarene—a writer, pastor, missionary, and theologian whose influence still resonates today. Her most celebrated works are Foundations of Wesleyan-Arminian Theology and A Theology of Love: The Dynamic of Wesleyanism, both of which continue to shape contemporary Wesleyan thought.
Her ministry journey spanned the globe and the academy. She pastored churches in California and Oregon, taught at George Fox Evangelical Seminary, and served as the founding president of Japan Nazarene Theological Seminary. She also taught in Taiwan before returning to the United States to serve as Professor of Theology at Trevecca Nazarene College (1966–1976) and later at Nazarene Theological Seminary (1976–1979).
Throughout her century-long life and ministry, Dr. Wynkoop met Phineas Bresee, studied under H. Orton Wiley and Olive Winchester, and left a profound impact on generations of students and colleagues across four Nazarene institutions—having studied at Point Loma Nazarene University and Northwest Nazarene University, and having taught at Trevecca Nazarene University and Nazarene Theological Seminary.
These recordings, captured initially in 1979, have been substantially restored. While Dr. Wynkoop’s voice has been clarified, student questions during Q&A segments may be difficult to discern. Her responses, however, remain clear and impactful.
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Dr. Sunberg currently serves as a General Superintendent in the Church of the Nazarene, a global position of spiritual leadership and significant responsibility, helping to guide a denomination with a presence in over 160 world areas.
Before her election to this vital role, she brought her leadership and academic insight to Nazarene Theological Seminary, where she served as its president. Her career is marked by a deep commitment to service, including more than a decade as a missionary in the former Soviet Union alongside her husband, Chuck. They also provided oversight for the East Ohio District of the Church of the Nazarene as co-District Superintendents.
With a background that also includes time as a registered nurse and as a published author, Dr. Sunberg brings a rich and multifaceted perspective to her ministry and leadership. We're so grateful for her time and excited to learn from her experiences.
In this conversation, we discuss her journey of faith and her recent book, The Christian Life.
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Lecture five of a series on the 'Doctrine of Atonement', delivered by Dr. Mildred Bangs Wynkoop during the fall of 1979 at Nazarene Theological Seminary.
Dr. Wynkoop was a remarkable voice in the Church of the Nazarene—a writer, pastor, missionary, and theologian whose influence still resonates today. Her most celebrated works are Foundations of Wesleyan-Arminian Theology and A Theology of Love: The Dynamic of Wesleyanism, both of which continue to shape contemporary Wesleyan thought.
Her ministry journey spanned the globe and the academy. She pastored churches in California and Oregon, taught at George Fox Evangelical Seminary, and served as the founding president of Japan Nazarene Theological Seminary. She also taught in Taiwan before returning to the United States to serve as Professor of Theology at Trevecca Nazarene College (1966–1976) and later at Nazarene Theological Seminary (1976–1979).
Throughout her century-long life and ministry, Dr. Wynkoop met Phineas Bresee, studied under H. Orton Wiley and Olive Winchester, and left a profound impact on generations of students and colleagues across four Nazarene institutions—having studied at Point Loma Nazarene University and Northwest Nazarene University, and having taught at Trevecca Nazarene University and Nazarene Theological Seminary.
These recordings, captured initially in 1979, have been substantially restored. While Dr. Wynkoop’s voice has been clarified, student questions during Q&A segments may be difficult to discern. Her responses, however, remain clear and impactful.
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In this episode, Nate Gilmore and Doug Wyatt discuss Doug's call to serve and the unique ministry opportunities on the Eastern Kentucky District.
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Lecture four of a series on the 'Doctrine of Atonement', delivered by Mildred Bangs Wynkoop during the fall of 1979 at Nazarene Theological Seminary.
If you have been following along in this series, I am sad to inform you that we could not recover lecture three.
These recordings, captured initially in 1979, have been substantially restored. While Dr. Wynkoop’s voice has been clarified, student questions during Q&A segments may be difficult to discern. Her responses, however, remain clear and impactful.
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In this episode, Crystal Gibbons talks with Cezi Glendenning about how God called her to serve on the Eurasia region.
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Lecture two of a series on the 'Doctrine of Atonement', delivered by Dr. Mildred Bangs Wynkoop during the fall of 1979 at Nazarene Theological Seminary.
Dr. Wynkoop was a remarkable voice in the Church of the Nazarene—a writer, pastor, missionary, and theologian whose influence still resonates today. Her most celebrated works are Foundations of Wesleyan-Arminian Theology and A Theology of Love: The Dynamic of Wesleyanism, both of which continue to shape contemporary Wesleyan thought.
Her ministry journey spanned the globe and the academy. She pastored churches in California and Oregon, taught at George Fox Evangelical Seminary, and served as the founding president of Japan Nazarene Theological Seminary. She also taught in Taiwan before returning to the United States to serve as Professor of Theology at Trevecca Nazarene College (1966–1976) and later at Nazarene Theological Seminary (1976–1979).
Throughout her century-long life and ministry, Dr. Wynkoop met Phineas Bresee, studied under H. Orton Wiley and Olive Winchester, and left a profound impact on generations of students and colleagues across four Nazarene institutions—having studied at Point Loma Nazarene University and Northwest Nazarene University, and having taught at Trevecca Nazarene University and Nazarene Theological Seminary.
These recordings, captured initially in 1979, have been substantially restored. While Dr. Wynkoop’s voice has been clarified, student questions during Q&A segments may be difficult to discern. Her responses, however, remain clear and impactful.
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Sam Senica and his wife Kristi serve as missionaries in the USA and Canada. Sam and Nate talk about Sam's call to missions, his work with the cycle of resurgence, and how he is mobilizing missionaries across the USA and Canada region.
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Lecture one of a series on the 'Doctrine of Atonement', delivered by Dr. Mildred Bangs Wynkoop during the fall of 1979 at Nazarene Theological Seminary.
Dr. Wynkoop was a remarkable voice in the Church of the Nazarene—a writer, pastor, missionary, and theologian whose influence still resonates today. Her most celebrated works are Foundations of Wesleyan-Arminian Theology and A Theology of Love: The Dynamic of Wesleyanism, both of which continue to shape contemporary Wesleyan thought.
Her ministry journey spanned the globe and the academy. She pastored churches in California and Oregon, taught at George Fox Evangelical Seminary, and served as the founding president of Japan Nazarene Theological Seminary. She also taught in Taiwan before returning to the United States to serve as Professor of Theology at Trevecca Nazarene College (1966–1976) and later at Nazarene Theological Seminary (1976–1979).
Throughout her century-long life and ministry, Dr. Wynkoop met Phineas Bresee, studied under H. Orton Wiley and Olive Winchester, and left a profound impact on generations of students and colleagues across four Nazarene institutions—having studied at Point Loma Nazarene University and Northwest Nazarene University, and having taught at Trevecca Nazarene University and Nazarene Theological Seminary.
These recordings, captured initially in 1979, have been substantially restored. While Dr. Wynkoop’s voice has been clarified, student questions during Q&A segments may be difficult to discern. Her responses, however, remain clear and impactful.
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In this episode, we present a special audio adaptation of a theological classic: “The Meaning of Christian Security”, written in 1939 by David Shelby Corlett. A respected theologian, editor, and educator in the Church of the Nazarene, Dr. Corlett was known for his clarity, depth, and passionate commitment to scriptural holiness and sanctification.
This work is a rich and thoughtful exploration of what it truly means to be secure in Christ—not as a passive guarantee, but as a dynamic, ongoing relationship rooted in faith, obedience, and divine grace. Drawing deeply from Scripture and the Wesleyan-Arminian tradition, Corlett offers a vision of salvation that is both hopeful and profoundly responsible.
The essay is organized into five chapters, each unpacking a vital dimension of Christian security:
- Security: A Divine Provision
- What Is Eternal Life?
- Security: A Vital Relationship
- Security Through Co-operation
- Its Scope
Whether you're a pastor, a student of theology, or simply someone longing to walk more closely with Christ, this timeless message offers clarity, encouragement, and challenge.
This document was accessed from the Wesley Center Online.
The Wesley Center Online is a collection of historical and scholarly resources about the Wesleyan Tradition, theology, Christianity, and the Nazarene church hosted by the Wesley Center for Applied Theology at Northwest Nazarene University.
We are thankful for the work of Richard Thompson in overseeing this repository.
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In this episode, Sarah Loganbill talks with Jana Burnham about her work for the Church of the Nazarene and what we can look forward to for NYC.
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Holiness Today is pleased to introduce the first episode in a new collaboration between Holiness Today and Global Missions. Through this partnership, we look forward to bringing you conversations that highlight the Church of the Nazarene's global work.
In this inaugural Global Missions episode, Global Missions Director Jim Ritchie hosts a conversation with Mark Louw, Regional Director for the Eurasia Region. Together, they discuss the opportunities, challenges, and remarkable ways God is at work across one of the most diverse regions of the world.
We invite you to listen closely and look forward to future episodes with us as we continue to share stories of holiness and mission across the globe.
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In this episode, listen to a lecture on Original Sin and Prevenient Grace by William Greathouse. In this lecture, Dr. Greathouse provides a historical perspective on the Augustinian and Pelagian views of original sin, and then articulates a Wesleyan understanding of this doctrine in contrast to Luther and Calvin.
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A conversation with Crystal Gibbons, Global Missions Communications Coordinator.
Holiness Today is launching a new partnership with Global Missions that will introduce fresh voices, new stories, and deeper engagement with our church around the world.
In our conversation, Crystal shares her story of faith, her work with Global Missions, and explains how this partnership will help highlight the incredible work happening in our regions.
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"The opening day of the Tenth General Assembly of the Church of the Nazarene, June 16, 1940, was a memorable one in the annals of the church. The blessing of God was unmistakably present from the opening song until the closing benediction. The morning communion service with Doctor Goodwin's message lifted us to heights of spiritual fellowship with God and with one another. Doctor Williams' characteristically stirring message in the afternoon was a challenge to better things for the days to come. The evening sermon was delivered by Dr. J. B. Chapman. His subject was "Christ and the Bible." It was an eloquent, scholarly and inspiring message that seemed to electrify the congregation of almost 6,000 listeners that crowded the great auditorium. Requests and pleas for the publication of the sermon were made both to the speaker and to the Publishing House executives. Therefore the message is now available, for the benefit of many who heard it and wish to read it as well as hear it, also for the many thousands who were not privileged to attend the service but who through reading this address will be led to a deeper love for the Bible and the Christ of the Bible."
P. H. LUNN
This sermon was accessed from the Wesley Center Online.
The Wesley Center Online is a collection of historical and scholarly resources about the Wesleyan Tradition, theology, Christianity, and the Nazarene church hosted by the Wesley Center for Applied Theology at Northwest Nazarene University.
We are thankful for the work of Richard Thompson in overseeing this repository.
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REMASTERED: Nazarene Archives ep 11: The Cross and Myself – William Greathouse
In this episode, listen to a remastered version of William Greathouse's sermon “The Cross and Myself.” This is the final sermon of a series on the cross. This series was preached during Holy Week in 1976 at Shawnee Church of the Nazarene.
Greathouse was a pastor, teacher, and leader of the Church of the Nazarene. He served as a pastor from 1938 to 1963 and then was elected president of Trevecca Nazarene College. In 1968, he was elected to be president of Nazarene Theological Seminary, and in 1976, only a few months after this sermon series, the general assembly elected William Greathouse to be a general superintendent.
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In this episode, listen to a remastered version of William Greathouse's sermon “The Cross and My Enemies.” This is the fifth sermon of a series on the cross. This series was preached during Holy Week in 1976 at Shawnee Church of the Nazarene.
Greathouse was a pastor, teacher, and leader of the Church of the Nazarene. He served as a pastor from 1938 to 1963 and then was elected president of Trevecca Nazarene College. In 1968, he was elected to be president of Nazarene Theological Seminary, and in 1976, only a few months after this sermon series, the general assembly elected William Greathouse to be a general superintendent.
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In this episode, listen to a remastered version of William Greathouse's sermon “The Cross and My Freedom.” This is the fourth sermon of a series on the cross preached during Holy Week in 1976 at Shawnee Church of the Nazarene.
Greathouse was a pastor, teacher, and leader of the Church of the Nazarene. He served as a pastor from 1938 to 1963 and then was elected president of Trevecca Nazarene College. In 1968, he was elected to be president of Nazarene Theological Seminary, and in 1976, only a few months after this sermon series, the general assembly elected William Greathouse to be a general superintendent.
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In this episode, listen to a remastered version of William Greathouse's sermon “The Cross and My Sinning.” This is the third sermon of a series on the cross preached during Holy Week in 1976 at Shawnee Church of the Nazarene.
Greathouse was a pastor, teacher, and leader of the Church of the Nazarene. He served as a pastor from 1938 to 1963 and then was elected president of Trevecca Nazarene College. In 1968, he was elected to be president of Nazarene Theological Seminary, and in 1976, only a few months after this sermon series, the general assembly elected William Greathouse to be a general superintendent.
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James Heyward serves as Lead Pastor of Salem Fields Church of the Nazarene in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
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William Greathouse preached his second sermon of Holy Week in 1976 at Shawnee Church of the Nazarene: The Cross and My Sins.
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In this episode, enjoy an audio version of the 2025 March/April issue – John the Beloved
In this audio production, listen to articles by
Dan Powers
Ryan Giffin
Frank Moore
T Scott Daniels
Mike Wonch
Joseph Bentz
Kent Brower
And Sam Barber
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In this episode, listen to a remastered version of William Greathouse's sermon “the Scandal of the Cross.” This sermon is the first of a series on the cross. This series was preached during Holy Week in 1976 at Shawnee Church of the Nazarene. Over the next few weeks and into Holy Week, this remastered sermon series will be made available.
Greathouse was a pastor, teacher, and leader of the Church of the Nazarene. He served as a pastor from 1938 to 1963 and then was elected president of Trevecca Nazarene College. In 1968, he was elected to be president of Nazarene Theological Seminary, and in 1976, only a few months after this sermon series, the general assembly elected William Greathouse to be a general superintendent.
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This recording was produced for the March/April 2025 Holiness Today issue “John the Beloved”
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In this episode, listen to God's grace as lived out through the life of of Rev. Curtis. Tony was wrongfully imprisoned for over 20 years. While in prison he found Jesus and shared God's love with his fellow inmates. Rev. Curtis now serves as lead pastor of Hemet Church of the Nazarene in the Southern California district.
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*Quote from T. Scott Daniels, referenced in the episode, "Within in the context of the early Christian community there were many things worth dying for ... the question becomes is there anything worth killing for, which is a much more difficult question across Christian history.” More context listen here: The quote starts at 14:50
On Today’s Episode, you will hear a remastered version of Samuel Young’s introductory lecture on John Wesley’s place in protestant theology. This episode was published on The Holiness Today podcast on February 17, 2023, and since then, we have begun to clean up some of these earlier episodes for enhanced audio clarity.
Samuel Young was the former president of Eastern Nazarene College from 1944-1948 and General Superintendent of the Church of the Nazarene from 1948 to 1972
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In his sermon "New Birth" Wesley unpacks the essential transformation that takes place when a person is spiritually reborn, emphasizing that this change is not just an improvement but a complete renewal of the heart by God’s grace. He explains why this new birth is necessary, how it happens, and its impact on a believer’s life. Join us as we dive into Wesley’s timeless insights on salvation, faith, and the work of the Holy Spirit.
This sermon was accessed from the Wesley Center Online and was edited by Michael Anderson with corrections by Ryan Danker and George Lyons for the Wesley Center for Applied Theology.
The Wesley Center Online is a collection of historical and scholarly resources about the Wesleyan Tradition, theology, Christianity, and the Nazarene church hosted by the Wesley Center for Applied Theology at Northwest Nazarene University.
We are thankful for the work of Richard Thompson in overseeing this repository.
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In this episode, listen to mission updates from Cuba, USA, and Georgia.
This publication focuses on the global work of the Church of the Nazarene, including current prayer needs and praise reports. It is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Subscribe to NMI Central.
Update from Georgia House Churches click here
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On this episode, listen to William Greathouse lecture on Justification. In this lecture, you will hear Greathouse articulate a Wesleyan view of Justification in contrast with that of Martin Luther's, John Calvin's, and the Roman Catholic Church's perspective of this theological issue.
This episode was published on August 17, 2023, and since then, we have begun to clean up some of these earlier episodes for enhanced audio clarity. Stay tuned for more releases. This episode is a re-release of that episode. We hope you will listen to it again if you did listen to that lecture, and if you have not yet listened, please enjoy!
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On this episode, I have a conversation with Stephen Willis, Lead Pastor at Compassion Church of the Nazarene in Lynchburg, Virginia. Rev. Willis shares how God called him to ministry, of his work in Lynchburg with Lead Deep, an organization that seeks to advance the gospel by equipping local churches for effective leadership, discipleship, and stewardship.
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This sermon was preached on February 12, 2025
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This sermon was preached on February 11, 2025
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Dr. Reeder preaches from Luke 15 on the three types of "lost" February 10 2025
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Please enjoy this sermon preached by Rev. Darren Melton, Lead Pastor at Gateway Church of the Nazarene in Oskaloosa, Iowa. This sermon was preached on February 2, 2025.
Holiness Today is partnering with the USA/Canada Regional Office to feature preachers from across the region. We hope that these messages will encourage your daily walk with the Lord and help you feel connected with the preaching ministry of the local church.
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In this episode, Nate Gilmore has a conversation with the director of Nazarene Discipleship International, Sam Barber, about what NDI is doing in 2025, how we think about the Journey of Grace, and the connection between evangelism and discipleship.
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"We must hold the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other.”
(This quote is attributed to Karl Barth, not John Wesley or Phineas Bresee).
Testimony from Chance Cooper
Small Places Matter in God’s Kingdom: The story of how God is moving in the heart of Appalachia and how it can impact your rural community
Dwayne Mills currently serves as the Executive Director of Appalachia Reach Out in Martin County, Kentucky. Dwayne is an ordained elder in the Nazarene Church with 30 years of experience serving the local church (Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky), administration at a Nazarene University, and Lead Pastor. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Mt. Vernon Nazarene University & Masters of Organizational Leadership from Olivet Nazarene University.
Bo Mollett's story
Appalachia Reach Out Stories
Appalachia Reach Out
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Springdale OH Nazarene Church has grown from a single congregation to a family of seven diverse congregations. Lead Pastor, Daryl Blank, Alyssa Ellis, Cody McNichols, Arnoldo Macario, Bob Huff, Mike Benson, and Laurent Muvunyi share their journey and provide actionable steps on how your church can enhance its evangelism efforts by establishing additional congregations or preaching points.
https://www.snclife.org/leadership
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M25 special edition episode. Listen as David Graves (BGS emeritus), Eddie Estep (DS of South Central Ohio), and Brett Rickey (DS of Oregon Pacific District), give a workshop on Creating a DNA of Evangelism.
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Workshop Discipleship: The Ecosystem for EvangelismEvangelism has for too long been seen as the precursor to discipleship. This workshop flips that idea on its head to reveal that a discipleship lifestyle actually creates a kind of ecosystem where evangelism can flourish. If you’re eager to be faithful in introducing people to Jesus but fear being overbearing, spend a few minutes with us and learn a better way.
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In this episode, Nate Gilmore has a conversation with Kevin Jack, lead pastor at Church for the One (Highland Park) in Lakeland, Florida. Hear about the ministry Kevin is engaged in, his recent article for Holiness Today, and some of what he will be preaching about at M25.
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In this episode, Pastor Alan Dicer interviews Dr. William Greathouse after he was elected to the Board of General Superintendents. He shares his life story and how God called him to serve Him.
This was recorded shortly after the General Assembly in 1976. It was an interview for the “By All Means” radio program that aired in Detroit, Michigan.
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In this episode, Nate Gilmore has a conversation with Michael Thompson, the Church of the Nazarene's General Counsel, and Joseph Miller, the associate General Counsel. Mike and Joe discuss what the office of the General Counsel does and how their previous legal experience helps serve the Church of the Nazarene's mission today.
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On this episode listen to an audio production of John Wesley’s sermon from Matthew 7:15-20. This sermon was accessed from the Wesley Center Online and was edited by Kristen Chamberlain with corrections by Ryan Danker and George Lyons for the Wesley Center for Applied Theology. The Wesley Center Online website is a collection of historical and scholarly resources about the Wesleyan Tradition, theology, Christianity, and the Nazarene church hosted by the Wesley Center for Applied Theology at Northwest Nazarene University. We are thankful for the work of Richard Thompson in overseeing this repository.
In this message, “Upon Our Lord’s Sermon on the Mount: Discourse Twelve,” we encounter a powerful message and warning to Christians for every generation. Wesley unpacks Jesus’ warning in Matthew 7:15-20: "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits."
Wesley challenges us to discern truth from deception, cautioning against leaders who appear righteous yet lead others astray with teachings that veer from Christ’s narrow path of humility, love, and holiness. He calls for careful examination of the fruits of their lives and doctrines, urging listeners to hold fast to the true way of salvation and bring all teachings to the test of Scripture.
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In this episode, Nate Gilmore has a conversation with Richard Thompson, Professor Emeritus of New Testament at Northwest Nazarene University, about the Wesley Center Online. Dr. Thompson works with this repository to engage scholars, disseminate material, and expand the online collection.
https://wesley.nnu.edu/
Richard P. Thompson has served as a professor of New Testament at three Christian universities: Northwest Nazarene University, Spring Arbor University, and Olivet Nazarene University. He holds a BA from Olivet Nazarene University, an MDiv from Nazarene Theological Seminary, and a PhD from Southern Methodist University. Among his previous publications are Acts: A Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition (Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, 2015), Keeping the Church in Its Place: The Church as Narrative Character in Acts (T. and T. Clark, 2006), and The Tiny Church in a Big Church World (Nazarene Publishing House, 1991).
https://www.thefoundrypublishing.com/authors/richard-p-thompson.html
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Please enjoy this sermon preached by Rev. Stephen Willis, Lead Pastor at Compassion Church of the Nazarene in Lynchburg, Virginia. This sermon was preached on November 3, 2024.
Holiness Today is partnering with the USA/Canada Regional Office to feature preachers from across the region. We hope that these messages will encourage your daily walk with the Lord and help you feel connected with the preaching ministry of the local church.
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Welcome to The Holiness Today Podcast! On this episode, Nate Gilmore sits down with Dr. William Sawyer, the Chief Administrative Officer of the Church of the Nazarene Global Ministry Center. An ordained elder, Dr. Sawyer brings a unique perspective, having served in both full-time ministry and bi-vocationally in the corporate world. Join us as he shares his journey of faith and his insights on how God is moving within the Church of the Nazarene.
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Welcome to the Holiness Today podcast. On this episode enjoy an abridged audio version of the 2024 November/December issue – A time to Remember
In this audio production enjoy listening to articles by
Bonnie Perry
Horatio Reza
Mildred Bangs Wynkoop
GB Williamson
William Greathouse
And Jerald Johnson
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In 2025, Holiness Today launched a podcast in Spanish, hosted by Dani Julca. In this episode, Sarah interviews Dani about her faith journey, her service in ministry, and her aspirations for her role at the Global Ministry Center.
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Over the last few weeks leading up to Christmas, traditionally known as Advent, NMI Central introduced readers to some of the unique traditions followed across the global Church of the Nazarene. This is an audio version of their Advent and Epiphany series, to 2024 and begin 2025.
This publication focuses on the global work of the Church of the Nazarene including current prayer needs and praise reports. It is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Subscribe to NMI Central.
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Enjoy this full recording from the Layman's Tape Club from December of 1983.
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On this episode, enjoy a conversation between Nate Gilmore and Keith Cox. Listen as Keith shares how God has used Keith's experience to serve the Church of the Nazarene.
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On this episode, enjoy a conversation between Sarah Loganbill and Anne Whalen. Listen as Anne tells of her call to ministry and how God is using her to connect local churches to Olivet Nazarene University.
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This recording was created for the Nov/Dec 2024 HT: "A Time to Remember".
Find this issue at holinesstoday.org.
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On this episode, tune in to listen to an audio version of NMI Central. Mission highlights in the month of October include: Alaska, Haiti, North Pekin, IL, Nazarene Missions Teams, and Global Week of Prayer.
This publication focuses on the global work of the Church of the Nazarene including current prayer needs and praise reports. It is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Subscribe to NMI Central.
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Please enjoy this sermon on preached by Rev. Elise Snowden, Missions Pastor at New Life Church of the Nazarene in Medford, Oregon.
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On this archives episode listen to Mendell Taylor teach on the “Roots of the Church of the Nazarene part 2” at College Church of the Nazarene in Olathe Kansas. This audio was featured on the Minster’s tape club in July 1979. Enjoy this short introduction by Neil Wiseman.
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On this episode, Nate Gilmore has a conversation with the Regional Director of USA and Canada, Stan Reeder. In this conversation, Dr. Reeder gives a recap of 2024, what to look forward to at M25, and how this conference will help launch the 2025 initiative of bringing people to Jesus.
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The quote attributed to Woodrow Wilson referenced in the episode:
"One of the proofs of the divinity of the Gospel is the preaching it has survived."
On this archives episode listen to Mendell Taylor teach on the “Roots of the Church of the Nazarene part 2” at College Church of the Nazarene in Olathe Kansas. This audio was featured on the Minster’s tape club in July 1979. Enjoy this short introduction by Neil Wiseman.
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On this archives episode listen to Mendell Taylor teach on the “Roots of the Church of the Nazarene” at College Church of the Nazarene in Olathe Kansas. This audio was featured on the Minster’s tape club in June 1979. Enjoy this short introduction by Neil Wiseman.
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On this episode, enjoy a conversation between Nate Gilmore and Ryan Giffin about the archives of the Church of the Nazarene. Listen as Dr. Giffin tells of his call to ministry and how Archives helps safeguard the history of the church while resourcing researchers and institutions throughout the Nazarene world.
The Prayer Section of The Sing to the Lord Nazarene Hymnal
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Please enjoy this sermon on preached by Rev. Daryl Blank, Lead Pastor at Springdale Nazarene Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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On this episode Sarah Loganbill shares a conversation with Rev. Jenna Luoto, Spiritual Formation Pastor at Kankakee First Church in Kankakee, Illinois.
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On this archives episode listen to HB London Jr preach the sermon “Is Purity Possible?” This sermon was featured on the Minster’s tape club of September 1979. Enjoy this short introduction by Neil Wiseman.
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On this episode, Nate Gilmore has a conversation with Global NMI Director, Lola Brickey. She has served as director of Nazarene Missions International for over 10 years. In this conversation Lola shares of the unique role that NMI has in engaging and mobilizing the local church to support Nazarene missions.
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On this Archives Episode listen to Neil Wiseman and Carl Bangs discuss the early ministry of Phineas Bresee in Iowa. This audio was originally recorded for the Minister’s Tape club in sept of 1979.
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On this episode, tune in to listen to an audio version of NMI Central. Mission highlights in the month of September include: Mesoamerica Region, South America Region, Spain, Alabaster Offering, and "Additional Areas" across our regions.
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Included in this episode is an introduction from Neil B Wiseman on WA Eckel
August 1982 edition of the Laymen's Tape Club.
Included in this episode is an extended introduction from Neil B Wiseman about the Layman's Tape Club and of introduction of Audrey Williamson's devotional on the enemies of joy.
August 1981 edition of the Laymen's Tape Club.
On this episode listen to Sarah Loganbill interview Rev. Paige Graves about her journey of faith, her call to minster, and how God is using her today to serve Him and his kingdom.
This radio interview was done by Pastor Alan Dicer from Westland, Michigan for the radio program "By All Means" which aired in Detroit Michigan.
Please enjoy this sermon from Matthew 13:24-32, preached by Rev. Jeni Hall, Lead Pastor at Bentonville Community Church, in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Holiness Today is partnering with the USA/Canada Regional Office to feature preachers from across the region. We hope that these messages will encourage your daily walk with the Lord and help you feel connected with the preaching ministry of the local church.
On this episode listen to a sermon on sanctification by former General Superintendent John Knight (1985-2001). Dr. Knight preached this sermon in Missouri in January of 1980 while he was serving as president of Southern Nazarene University (1976-1985). Before this post he served as the editor of chief of the Herald of Holiness (1975-1976) and president of Mount Vernon Nazarene University (1972-1975).
On this episode, Nate Gilmore has a conversation with General Secretary, Gary Hartke. Dr. Hartke has served as General Secretary since March of 2019. Before this, he served for 18 ½ years as the Global Director of NYI. Listen as Dr. Hartke shares what he has learned in his over 20 years in global leadership and in how the General Secretary’s office resources and supports over 30,000 churches in 165 world areas.
On this episode, tune in to listen to an audio version of NMI Central. Mission highlights in the month of August include: Portugal, Weather Predictions and Nazarene Readiness, Spain, Discover Event in Kenya, and the Mesoamerica Region.
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On this episode, listen to William Greathouse preach on "The Ministry of Christ" from John chapter 7. This sermon was preached at a theology conference at the European Bible College in January of 1981.
Dr. Greathouse served as General Superintendent for the Church of the Nazarene (1976-1989). He had previously served as President of Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City (1968-1976), President of Trevecca Nazarene University (1963-1968), and as a pastor in the local church (1938-1963).
This recording was created for the Sept/Oct 2024 HT: "Great Prayers of the New Testament".
In this issue, look forward to articles highlighting important prayers and instruction for prayer from the New Testament from Dr. David Busic, Dr. Gustavo Crocker, Dr. Carla Sunberg, and Dr. Christian Sarmiento. Find this issue at holinesstoday.org.
In case you missed it, check out the May/June 2024 issue, "Great Prayers of the Old Testament", featuring Dr. Fili Chambo and Dr. T. Scott Daniels.
To listen to the audio version of "Great Prayers of the Old Testament", click here for YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or Amazon Music.
Welcome to the Holiness Today Podcast. On this episode, listen to William Greathouse preach on being called to be Saints, from Ephesians 1 and 4. This sermon was preached at Nazarene Bible College on November 20, 1974.
Dr. Greathouse served as General Superintendent for the Church of the Nazarene (1976-1989). He had previously served as President of Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City (1968-1976), President of Trevecca Nazarene University (1963-1968), and as a pastor in the local church (1938-1963).
On this episode Sarah Loganbill interviews Jeni Hall, Lead Pastor at Bentonville Community Church. In this conversation Rev. Hall tells of her journey of grace, how God is using her gifts for ministry, and she hopes for in the future of her ministry.
On this episode listen to William Greathouse preach on the Greatest Commandment from Mark 12:28. This sermon was preached at Nazarene Bible College on November 19 1974.
Dr. Greathouse served as General Superintendent for the Church of the Nazarene (1976-1989). He had previously served as President of Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City (1968-1976), President of Trevecca Nazarene University (1963-1968), and as a pastor in the local church (1938-1963).
Enjoy this audio production of the May/June 2024 issue, “Great Prayers of the Old Testament,” read by Jordan Eigsti.
To watch TA Noble's video from this issue click here
00:00 Intro
00:26 Editorial: Calling and Responding - Jordan Eigsti
03:05 A Beacon of Hope: Calling on the Name of the Lord - Fili Chambo
07:14 A Prayer of Abraham - Doug Ward
11:11 A Prayer of Moses - Rubén Fernandez
16:07 A Prayer of Aaron - Michele Mellette
20:07 A Prayer of Hannah - Robin Radi
24:23 A Prayer of Solomon - Timothy Green
29:19 A Prayer of Asa - Gabriel Benjiman
34:28 A Prayer of Nehemiah - Cara Shonamon
38:39 A Prayer of Job - Marco Velasco
42:29 A Prayer of David - David Wilson
46:28 A Prayer of Isaiah - Dan Gilmore
50:19 A Prayer of Jeremiah - Celeste Chaguala
54:05 A Prayer of Daniel - Julie O'Hara
57:53 A Prayer of Joel - Sarah Legreid
01:01:30 A Prayer of Jonah - T. Scott Daniels
01:05:37 Outro
Listen to Audrey Williamson give a devotion on Matthew 16:25.
Dr. Williamson was a speaker, writer, and teacher for the Church of the Nazarene and served alongside her husband, former General Superintendent, GB Williamson.
This recording was produced for the Minister’s Tape Club in September of 1981.
On this episode, Nate Gilmore has a conversation with Director of Global Missions, Jim Ritchie. Dr. Ritchie was elected to this position in February of 2024. Before this, he served as the Regional Director for Eurasia. Listen as Dr. Ritchie tells of his call to ministry, how God has used him for the Church, and what his hopes are for the years to come
On this episode, tune in to listen to an audio version of NMI Central. Mission highlights in the month of July include: Trinidad and Tobago, Philippines-Micronesia Field, Belize, and Pakistan.
This publication focuses on the global work of the Church of the Nazarene including current prayer needs and praise reports. It is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Subscribe to NMI Central.
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On this episode, listen to Mildred Bangs Wynkoop give a lecture at Nazarene Theological Seminary in October of 1976. In this recording, you will also hear Stephen W Nease give an introduction.
Dr. Wynkoop was a writer, pastor, missionary, and theologian in the Church of the Nazarene. She authored several books including Foundations of Wesleyan-Arminian Theology and A Theology of Love: The Dynamic of Wesleyanism. Throughout her ministry, she served as a local church pastor in California and Oregon. She taught at George Fox Evangelical Seminary, taught in Taiwan, and was the founding president of Japan Nazarene Theological Seminary. She then returned to the United States and served as a Professor of Theology at Trevecca Nazarene College from 1966-1976 and then at Nazarene Theological Seminary from 1976-1979.
Dr. Wynkoop met Phineas Bresee, was a student of H. Orton Wiley and Olive Winchester, and taught alongside and influenced countless Nazarenes. Her academic life spanned four Nazarene institutions. Mildred Wynkoop studied at Point Loma Nazarene University, Northwest Nazarene University, and taught at Trevecca Nazarene University and Nazarene Theological Seminary, where the Wynkoop Center for Women in Ministry is located.
This was originally recorded as a webinar for The Discipleship Place on June 18th. This recording brings together fundamental and key elements of our walk with Christ. In this episode, Ramon defines what a disciple of Jesus is, what discipleship is, and what it means to disciple others.
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On this episode, listen to Sarah Loganbill have a conversation with Sarah Legreid, Assistant Chaplain and PhD student at Nazarene Theological College in Manchester, England. Rev. Legreid recalls her faith journey, how God has used her story in ministry, and of her experience at Nazarene Theological College.
In this conversation, Nate Gilmore connects with Dr. Sam Barber, newly elected Director of Nazarene Discipleship International. Listen as Dr. Barber shares his journey of faith, how God has used him, of his thoughts on discipleship, and what his hope is for the Church of the Nazarene.
This conversation also touches on Dr. Barber's book A People of Grace (published by The Foundry Publishing) which introduces a new and effective discipleship model that guides Christians along the path of effective accountability for both themselves and those they will lead to a deeper understanding of Christ. Click here to purchase this resource.
Click here to listen to Dr. Barber’s workshop at the 2023 General Assembly in which he discusses A People of Grace and how local churches can adopt a Wesleyan model of discipleship for the 21st century.
Please enjoy this sermon on “A Call to Share Jesus”, preached by Rev. Rick Harvey, Lead Pastor at Bethany First Church of the Nazarene in Bethany, Oklahoma.
Holiness Today is partnering with the USA/Canada Regional Office to feature preachers from across the region. We hope that these messages will encourage your daily walk with the Lord and help you feel connected with the preaching ministry of the local church.
Dr. Greathouse preaches on Romans 7, shortly after his election the Board of General Superintendents in 1976 at Detroit First Church.
Dr. Greathouse served as General Superintendent for the Church of the Nazarene (1976-1989). He had previously served as President of Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City (1968-1976), President of Trevecca Nazarene University (1963-1968), and as a pastor in the local church (1938-1963).
On this episode listen to an audio production of One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism, read by Jordan Eigsti.
This instruction follows the four patterns of classical faith formation.
The Apostles Creed
The Sacraments
The Ten Commandments
The Lord’s Prayer
These teachings espouse the essential doctrines that Nazarenes confess and practice as part of a global community of Christians in many denominational expressions worldwide using a traditional, centuries-old template for instruction in the faith of the Christian church.
As our denomination expands globally, it is appropriate to identify not only our distinctives, but how our theology derives from Holy Scripture, and harmonizes with the church’s tradition over two millennia, with human reason enlightened by the Holy Spirit, and with Christian experience. One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism: Essential Teaching for Faith Formation in the Church of the Nazarene, is just such an initiative.
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00:00 Intro
00:36 A Rightly Formed Faith
03:48 Background Conversations
06:28 Salvation History
08:40 The Holy Scriptures
13:12 The Apostles Creed
40:25 The Sacraments
50:36 The Ten Commandments
01:05:22 The Lord's Prayer
01:15:21 Outro
On this episode, tune in to listen to an audio version of NMI Central. Mission highlights in the month of March include: An update on the Global week of Prayer, France, and Belgium.
Alabaster highlight video celebrates the 75th Anniversary Year with a highlight from the Eurasia region: click here
This publication focuses on the global work of the Church of the Nazarene including current prayer needs and praise reports. It is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Subscribe to NMI Central.
In this episode, listen to Sarah Loganbill share a conversation with Rev. Selena Freeman, Lead Executive Pastor of The Well Church of the Nazarene, as she shares her story of faith, the journey of church planting, and how the Lord is working in her life and ministry.
Please enjoy this sermon on Sanctification, preached by Rev. Jenna Louto, Spiritual Formation Pastor at Kankakee First Church in Kankakee, Illinois.
Holiness Today is partnering with the USA/Canada Regional Office to feature preachers from across the region. We hope that these messages will encourage your daily walk with the Lord and help you feel connected with the preaching ministry of the local church.
In this episode, listen to Nate Gilmore share a conversation with Rev. Julie O’Hara, Project Director for the Preaching Collaborative for the USA and Canada Region. In this conversation, Rev. O’Hara shares her faith journey and how God using her to proclaim His word. Along with her role for the USA and Canada regional office, Rev. O'Hara also serves as Ministerial Development Director for the Oregon Pacific District.
For more information about the Preaching Collaborative click here.
This is part one of a four-part series on a Journey through Romans that Dr. Greathouse preached shortly after his election the Board of General Superintendents in 1976 at Detroit First Church.
Dr. Greathouse served as General Superintendent for the Church of the Nazarene (1976-1989). He had previously served as President of Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City (1968-1976), President of Trevecca Nazarene University (1963-1968), and as a pastor in the local church (1938-1963).
In this episode, listen to Sarah Loganbill have a conversation with Kristi Senica about her work in “Blessing our Community” for the USA and Canada region.
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William Greathouse preaches on The Great Commandment, Matthew 22:34-40 at Nazarene Theological Seminary.
Dr. Greathouse served as General Superintendent for the Church of the Nazarene (1976-1989). He had previously served as President of Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City (1968-1976), President of Trevecca Nazarene University (1963-1968), and as a pastor in the local church (1938-1963).
On this episode, listen to a conversation between Nate Gilmore and Rev Daryl Blank, lead pastor at Springdale Nazarene Church. Rev. Blank tells of his story of faith, his call to ministry, and of his work as a leadership developer in the local church and for the denomination.
William Greathouse gives a lecture at Bethany Nazarene College (Southern Nazarene University) Dr. Greathouse served as General Superintendent for the Church of the Nazarene (1976-1989). He had previously served as President of Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City (1968-1976), President of Trevecca Nazarene University (1963-1968), and as a pastor in the local church (1938-1963).
On this episode, tune in to listen to an audio version of NMI Central. Mission highlights in the month of March include: USA, Kenya, Guatemala, and Philippines.
Alabaster highlight video celebrates the 75th Anniversary Year with a highlight from Mesoamerica: https://nubo.nazarene.org/index.php/s/nc5zbGJjYDy5DQM
This publication focuses on the global work of the Church of the Nazarene including current prayer needs and praise reports. It is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Subscribe to NMI Central.
Does technology have a place in our discipling relationships? If so, what does a Christ-centric use of technology look like as we enter the digital mission field? In the webinar, you will hear from a panel of educators and pastors who will share what they have learned as they use technology to build the kingdom of God. Join us as they offer insights learned from prayer and the ups and downs of ministry in a digital context.
Listen as John Comstock hosts a discussion with Dr. Bryce Ashlin-Mayo, Rev. Elaine Briefman, Rev. Sarah Kinzer, Rev. Lindsey Murphy, and Rev. Chris Cruz-Osorio.
On this episode, listen to a sermon from Dr. William Greathouse on the New Birth from John 3:7. This sermon was preached in Summerville, Kentucky on May 5, 1972.
Dr. Greathouse served as General Superintendent for the Church of the Nazarene (1976-1989). He had previously served as President of Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City (1968-1976), President of Trevecca Nazarene University (1963-1968), and as a pastor in the local church (1938-1963).
On this week’s episode, tune in to listen to an audio version of NMI Central. Mission highlights in the month of March include: Mozambique, Bulgaria, and Mongolia
Alabaster highlight video celebrates the 75th Anniversary Year with a highlight from Paraguay: https://nubo.nazarene.org/index.php/s/3Bepoyxsd8SF7Hq
This publication focuses on the global work of the Church of the Nazarene including current prayer needs and praise reports. It is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Subscribe to NMI Central.
Holiness Today is partnering with the USA/Canada Regional Office to feature preachers from across the region. We hope that these messages will encourage your daily walk with the Lord and help you feel connected with the preaching ministry of the local church.
Please enjoy this sermon on the forgiveness of sins, preached by Dave Anderson, Lead Pastor at Kankakee First Church in Kankakee, Illinois.
Listen to Audrey Williamson give a devotion on how faith produces joy from Philippians 4:4.
Dr. Williamson was a speaker, writer, and teacher for the Church of the Nazarene and served alongside her husband, former General Superintendent, GB Williamson.
This recording was produced for the Minister’s Tape Club in July of 1981.
On this episode, listen to Nate Gilmore have a conversation with Gabriel Benjiman, Regional Education Coordinator for Africa. Dr. Benjiman tells of his story of faith and of his work for the Church of the Nazarene. We discuss the Global Theology Conference and how the topics from this event fit within the African context.
On this episode, Nate Gilmore has a conversation with Richard Giesken, District Superintendent of the North and West Australia District. In this conversation Rev. Giesken, shares of his faith journey, his work for the Church of the Nazarene as a pastor and theologian, and his thoughts on ministry in the Australian context.
Richard Giesken presented his response paper on the Hope of New creation on day 3 of the Global Theology Conference in Argentina and can be heard in the fifth and sixth sessions.
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In this episode, Nate Gilmore has a conversation with Svetlana Khobnya, Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies and Languages at Nazarene Theological College in Manchester, England. She discusses her paper she presented at the Global Theology Conference in Pilar, Argentina earlier this month. Dr. Khobnya compares the early church with the church today and how we should strive to be more biblical.
On this episode, Nate Gilmore has a conversation with Rev. David Balcázar Medina, District Superintendent for the Peru Central District. In this discussion, he shares of his call to ministry, his thoughts on the Global Theology Conference, and his experience as a delegate for General Assembly.
In this session, T Scott Daniels presents his paper "Finish then thy New Creation" and Ivelisse Valentin-Vera presents her paper "Hope of a New Creation" Responses to these papers are given by Patricio Huanca Aravena, Richard Giesken, A Patrick Thomas, and Mija Wi. This session was moderated by Jorge Julca.
*The theme for the conference is “In the Power of the Spirit” (Luke 4:14). The format of the conference is developed around three main sessions. Each main session will have two presenters and four responders who have been selected to represent each of the six world regions. There is also time planned that provides an opportunity for all participants to engage in reflection and discussion in other plenary sessions and small groups. The themes for the three main sessions are: Session 1: “In the Power of the Spirit – Holy Spirit;” Session 2“In the Power of the Spirit – Holy People;” and Session 3: “In the Power of the Spirit – Hope of New Creation.”
The papers have been published online in Didache: Faithful Teaching (http://didache.nazarene.org). The presenter’s papers were published in Volume 22, Number 1 and the response papers were published in Volume 23, Number 2.
In this session, T. Scott Daniels, Ivelisse Valentin-Vera, Patricio Huanca Aravena, Richard Giesken, A Patrick Thomas, and MiJa Wi respond to questions from the small groups. This session was moderated by Samantha Chambo
*The theme for the conference is “In the Power of the Spirit” (Luke 4:14). The format of the conference is developed around three main sessions. Each main session will have two presenters and four responders who have been selected to represent each of the six world regions. There is also time planned that provides an opportunity for all participants to engage in reflection and discussion in other plenary sessions and small groups. The themes for the three main sessions are: Session 1: “In the Power of the Spirit – Holy Spirit;” Session 2“In the Power of the Spirit – Holy People;” and Session 3: “In the Power of the Spirit – Hope of New Creation.”
The papers have been published online in Didache: Faithful Teaching (http://didache.nazarene.org). The presenter’s papers were published in Volume 22, Number 1 and the response papers were published in Volume 23, Number 2.
In this session, Rob Fringer, Stanley Bhebhe, Timothy Gaines, Jacob Lett, Eudo Prado, and Mauricio Ricaldi respond to questions from the small groups. This session was moderated by Jorge Banos.
*The theme for the conference is “In the Power of the Spirit” (Luke 4:14). The format of the conference is developed around three main sessions. Each main session will have two presenters and four responders who have been selected to represent each of the six world regions. There is also time planned that provides an opportunity for all participants to engage in reflection and discussion in other plenary sessions and small groups. The themes for the three main sessions are: Session 1: “In the Power of the Spirit – Holy Spirit;” Session 2“In the Power of the Spirit – Holy People;” and Session 3: “In the Power of the Spirit – Hope of New Creation.”
The papers have been published online in Didache: Faithful Teaching (http://didache.nazarene.org). The presenter’s papers were published in Volume 22, Number 1 and the response papers were published in Volume 23, Number 2.
In this session, Rob Fringer presents his paper "A Broken-Holy People: A Biblical Plea for God's Holy People to Embrace A less Perfect Perfection" and Stanley Bhebhe presents his paper "God's Eternal Project: Gathering, Shaping and Molding A Holy People for God's Pleasure." Responses to these papers are given by Timothy Gaines, Jacob Lett, Eudo Prado, and Mauricio Ricaldi. Moderated by Peter Rae.
*The theme for the conference is “In the Power of the Spirit” (Luke 4:14). The format of the conference is developed around three main sessions. Each main session will have two presenters and four responders who have been selected to represent each of the six world regions. There is also time planned that provides an opportunity for all participants to engage in reflection and discussion in other plenary sessions and small groups. The themes for the three main sessions are: Session 1: “In the Power of the Spirit – Holy Spirit;” Session 2“In the Power of the Spirit – Holy People;” and Session 3: “In the Power of the Spirit – Hope of New Creation.”
The papers have been published online in Didache: Faithful Teaching (http://didache.nazarene.org). The presenter’s papers were published in Volume 22, Number 1 and the response papers were published in Volume 23, Number 2.
In this session, Svetlana Khobnya, Felipe Borduam, Linda Stargel, Deanna Hayden, Gift Mtukwa, and Juan Jose Moreno Perez respond to questions from the small groups. This session was moderated by Bruce Allder.
*The theme for the conference is “In the Power of the Spirit” (Luke 4:14). The format of the conference is developed around three main sessions. Each main session will have two presenters and four responders who have been selected to represent each of the six world regions. There is also time planned that provides an opportunity for all participants to engage in reflection and discussion in other plenary sessions and small groups. The themes for the three main sessions are: Session 1: “In the Power of the Spirit – Holy Spirit;” Session 2“In the Power of the Spirit – Holy People;” and Session 3: “In the Power of the Spirit – Hope of New Creation.”
The papers have been published online in Didache: Faithful Teaching (http://didache.nazarene.org). The presenter’s papers were published in Volume 22, Number 1 and the response papers were published in Volume 23, Number 2.
In this session, Svetlana Khobnya and Felipe Borduam present papers titled "In the Power of the Spirit" and then responses to these papers are given by Linda Stargel, Deanna Hayden, Gift Mtukwa, and Juan Jose Moreno Perez. This session was moderated by Gabriel Benjamin.
*The theme for the conference is “In the Power of the Spirit” (Luke 4:14). The format of the conference is developed around three main sessions. Each main session will have two presenters and four responders who have been selected to represent each of the six world regions. There is also time planned that provides an opportunity for all participants to engage in reflection and discussion in other plenary sessions and small groups. The themes for the three main sessions are: Session 1: “In the Power of the Spirit – Holy Spirit;” Session 2“In the Power of the Spirit – Holy People;” and Session 3: “In the Power of the Spirit – Hope of New Creation.”
The papers have been published online in Didache: Faithful Teaching (http://didache.nazarene.org). The presenter’s papers were published in Volume 22, Number 1 and the response papers were published in Volume 23, Number 2.
The fifth Global Theology Conference took place in Pilar, Argentina at the Theological Seminary of the Southern Cone earlier this month. Professors, pastors, and leaders from around the world attended three plenary sessions under the theme, the Holy Spirit. Representatives from each region presented papers on the Holy Spirit, Holy People, and the Hope of New Creation.
The conference was sponsored by the Board of General Superintendents, hosted by the church's International Board of Education, and co-convened by Education Commissioner Klaus Arnold and Nazarene Theological Seminary President Jeren Rowell. The event highlighted the global connectedness of the Church of the Nazarene, the international diversity of denominational leaders and scholars, as well as the depth of theological insight represented from Nazarene institutions and churches around the world.
Previous global conferences were held in the United States (2018), South Africa (2014), the Netherlands (2007), and Guatemala (2002).
Holiness Today had the privilege of attending this conference and will release audio recordings of these sessions, interviews with attendees, and sermons from the conference on our podcast channel throughout the next few weeks.
These sessions will be made available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French in the near future.
On this episode you will hear director of Global Education and Clergy Development, Klaus Arnold’s opening sermon for the Global Theology Conference.
Nazarenes throughout Canada and the United States are engaged in a missional initiative of blessing their communities in 2024. This initiative is an opportunity to make a positive impact, build relationships, and to connect with people outside of the walls of the church, creating opportunities to share the good news of Jesus.
Throughout April, Nazarenes will be blessing their communities through various acts of service in the states of Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky. Nate Gilmore from Holiness Today had the opportunity to discuss this service project with the North Central Ohio District Superintendent, Wendell Brown.
Click here to learn more about "Blessing our Community".
Click here to check out NCO’s district Facebook page to join the prayer call for "Big Serve" in the Mount Vernon educational zone.
On this episode, listen to Talmadge Johnson preach a short sermon on gratitude.
Dr. Johnson served as the 33rd General Superintendent for the Church of the Nazarene. Prior to becoming GS, he was an evangelist, pastor, district superintendent, and global director of Sunday School ministries (now Nazarene Discipleship International.)
This recording was featured on the Layman’s Tape Club in November of 1982.
On this week’s episode, tune in to listen to an audio version of NMI Central. This publication focuses on the global work of the Church of the Nazarene including current prayer needs and praise reports. It is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Subscribe to NMI Central.
Mission highlights in the month of March include: Australia, United States, and Nicaragua
Alabaster highlight video celebrates the 75th Anniversary Year: https://vimeo.com/908793032/d1218a0fe1?share=copy
On this episode, Nate Gilmore has a conversation with Antonio Marshall, Chaplain at Olivet Nazarene University. Rev. Marshall shares of his call to ministry and how God has used his life experience and gifts to help foster a community in which believers and seekers are welcome.
Holiness Today is partnering with the USA/Canada Regional Office to feature preachers from across the region. We hope that these messages will encourage your daily walk with the Lord and help you feel connected with the preaching ministry of the local church.
Please enjoy this Palm Sunday sermon from Matthew 21:1-11, preached by Dylan Robinson, Preaching Pastor at The Well Church of the Nazarene in Springfield, Missouri.
Click here to watch Dylan's sermon on the Well Church's YouTube channel.
Enjoy this audio production of the March/April 2024 issue, “A Journey Through Holy Week,” read by Jordan Eigsti.
0:00 Intro
0:17 Bonnie Perry: Editorial
2:47 Gabriel Benjiman: Sunday, Triumphal Entry
11:39 T. Scott Daniels: Monday, Jesus Cleanses the Temple
17:16 Christian Sarmiento: Tuesday, The Olivet Discourse
24:27 Holy Wednesday
24:55 Timothy Green: Thursday, The Last Supper
30:59 Stan Reeder: Friday, The Crucifixion
36:48 T.A. Noble: Saturday and Sunday: In the Tomb and the Resurrection
44:24 Outro
Listen to a Bible Study taught by Audrey Williamson on Romans 5:2. Dr. Williamson was a speaker, writer, and teacher for the Church of the Nazarene and served alongside her husband, former General Superintendent, GB Williamson.
This recording was produced for the Minister’s Tape Club in January of 1981.
On this week’s episode, tune in to listen to an audio version of NMI Central. This publication focuses on the global work of the Church of the Nazarene including current prayer needs and praise reports. It is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Subscribe to NMI Central.
Mission highlights in the month of February include: Netherlands and Argentina.
Click here to see the Alabaster highlight video that celebrates the 75th Anniversary Year.
Listen to this conversation from Discipleship Place hosted by John Comstock on the "Nuts & Bolts of Worship in the Local Church" from February 29, 2024 with:
Phil Burkhart, Jordan Guthrie, Shaun McClellan, Michelle Noel, Sharon Norman, and Nick Robertson.
For more conversations like this visit discipleshipplace.org
The Discipleship Place exists to serve individuals and local churches by providing free courses, resources, and discipleship tools to help disciples, disciple-makers, and mentors of disciple-makers.
00:00 Intro
00:42 Why is it important for the lead pastor and the worship leader to communicate regularly about worship?
17:25 What does a good, weekly debrief look like, and what are the essential outcomes of a service review?
34:53 How do we take what God has placed on the pastor’s heart and put it into a service order?
51:17 What resources and systems are available to prepare worship teams and churches for worship?
01:04:14 What are the essential components of a worship rehearsal?
01:16:31 How do you introduce new songs to the congregation?
01:18:55 How do you evaluate the theological value of a new (or old) song?
01:23:12 Wrap-up
01:24:38 Outro
Dr. Fili Chambo delivered the 2024 BGS report on the 25th of February at the 100th session of the General Board in Overland Park Kansas.
The General Board is elected at General Assembly and is composed of district superintendents, assigned ordained ministers, and lay leaders representing the global church. Convening annually, the board has governing responsibility for the Church of the Nazarene and carries out the corporate business of the denominational offices.
Listen to Dr. Chambo greet the general board, and reflect on the life and fellowship of the Church empowered by Jesus Messiah, the Son of God.
Rob Staples served as Professor of Theology at Nazarene Theological Seminary from 1976-1998 and is the author of Outward Sign and Inward Grace: The Place of Sacraments in Wesleyan Theology (1991).
This sermon on discipleship was preached at the Nazarene Theological Seminary chapel in 1980 from the texts of Matthew 16:24 and Philippians 2:5-11.
Last week we observed Ash Wednesday; a day where we reflect on God creating us from dust. During these next 40 days, we honor the fasting and preparation Jesus endured in the wilderness before beginning his public ministry. This season is where we ready ourselves for the heartbreak of Good Friday and the celebration of Easter morning. Listen to Dr. Bonnie Perry share the story of Moses for our Lenten Journey.
Click here to see the video.
On this episode, Nate Gilmore has a conversation with the Regional Director of USA and Canada, Stan Reeder. In this conversation, Dr. Reeder tells of how God called him to ministry and how God is still using him today. He also shares how the Spirit led the USA/Canada region in prayer in 2023 and how the Church is mobilizing across the region to bless the community today.
For details about USA and Canada’s 2024 initiative of “Blessing Our Community” please visit usacanadaregion.org or click here.
T. A. Noble considers the role given to Scripture in the New Testament church, in the patristic era, at the Reformation, during the Enlightenment, and in the nineteenth century. That will bring us to consider the Reformation/Evangelical view today, including the questions raised by historians, scientists, and by hermeneutics. The Wesleyan position will then be explored more specifically, including what has been called ‘the Wesleyan Quadrilateral’ and how that should be properly understood.
*This recording was created for discipleship place in September of 2021. To see more videos and training materials like this please click here.
00:00 Intro
00:36 A Wesleyan Understanding of the Authority of Scripture Part 2
22:41 If Jesus is the self revelation of God, is it problematic to say that the Bible is the self revelation of God so that scripture becomes a quasi-fourth person of the Trinity?
24:28 If the Nazarene view can be thought of as Soteriological inerrancy, does that not lead to picking and choosing what passages are really connected to salvation issues; thus picking what passages are authoritative for us, and what passages we can dismiss?
27:21 When we interpret scripture, how do we know when our interpretation is going off base? How do we test our interpretation?
40:51 What are the other alternatives to the historical critical approach? How many other approaches are there?
43:32 In interpreting scripture, what part does personal experience play?
47:26 Can you highlight some things that we've adopted in our social consciousness in the church that is influenced more by Reformed theology than Wesleyan or our Nazarene roots?
50:31 Resources you might recommend for adult classroom settings and discipling people related to the authority of scripture?
51:35 Do you have any writing, projects, or work that might address these types of things?
53:11 Discipleship Place: How to Study the Bible
54:27 Do you use science to interpret scripture? What does that look like?
57:13 Wrap-up
58:08 Outro
T. A. Noble considers the role given to Scripture in the New Testament church, in the patristic era, at the Reformation, during the Enlightenment, and in the nineteenth century. That will bring us to consider the Reformation/Evangelical view today, including the questions raised by historians, scientists, and by hermeneutics. The Wesleyan position will then be explored more specifically, including what has been called ‘the Wesleyan Quadrilateral’ and how that should be properly understood.
*This recording was created for discipleship place in September of 2021. To see more videos and training materials like this please click here.
00:00 Intro
00:36 Introduction of T. A. Noble
01:53 A Wesleyan understanding of the authority of the Bible
27:42 Thinking about Christological hymns that we have in the New Testament, and the example being 1 Corinthians 3:16; how widely and how early were they used in the word of preaching, or were they sung as an affirmation of the Gospel in those first 20 years?
29:31 Would it be more proper to end our prayers in the name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit?
51:23 You've sketched the Bible's authority in its relation to the Gospel. How does the modern view of inerrancy in scripture as God's self-revelation disconnect from the historical view?
53:10 What is to be understood by "necessary for faith" when talking about plenary inspiration of scripture?
56:03 Can you speak about whether the Apocrypha should or should not be treated as authoritative? And also speak about the same question regarding the Gnostic Gospels that are gaining a hearing today.
01:00:07 Am I understanding your starting point that the authority of the Bible is based in the authority of the Gospel as transmitted to the apostles? What implications does that have on the idea of Apostolic Succession?
01:02:39 How can the church, especially the local church, help to rebuild these theologies (natural theology, liberal theology) upon a biblical foundation?
01:06:40 Why is the Apocrypha not in our canon of scripture, and why are they not to be used to determine doctrine?
01:07:55 Closing
01:08:49 Outro
Listen to W. T. Purkiser preach on “The Holy Spirit and Internal Security.” W. T. Purkiser (1910-92) was a preacher, professor, and editor for the Church of the Nazarene. He pastored churches in Southern California and Sacramento, as well as teaching as a professor at Pasadena College and Nazarene Theological Seminary. W. T. Purkiser was a prolific writer of history and theology, and served as Editor-in-Chief of Herald of Holiness, now Holiness Today, for 15 years.
On this week’s episode, tune in to hear an audio version of NMI Central. This publication focuses on the global work of the Church of the Nazarene including current prayer needs and praise reports. It is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French.
Click here to subscribe to NMI Central.
Mission highlights in the month of November include: South Korea, Armenia, Cote d’Ivoire, and Mexico.
Click here for the Alabaster highlight video from South Korea, Asia-Pacific Region.
On this episode, Nate Gilmore has a conversation Dr. Klaus Arnold, Director of Global Education and Clergy Development for the Church of the Nazarene. In this conversation, Dr. Arnold shares his journey in ministry and what his hope is for the global Church.
Below are the papers for the Global Theology Conference that were mentioned in the episode.
Didache Volume 22 Number 1
Listen to W. T. Purkiser preach on Christ and the Promise of the Holy Spirit from John 14:15-18. W. T. Purkiser (1910-92) was a preacher, professor, and editor for the Church of the Nazarene. He pastored churches in Southern California and Sacramento, as well as teaching as a professor at Pasadena College and Nazarene Theological Seminary. W. T. Purkiser was a prolific writer of history and theology and served as Editor-in-Chief of Herald of Holiness, now Holiness Today, for 15 years.
Enjoy this audio production of the May/June 2021 issue, “Stories of Faith” read by Jordan Eigsti; where God's story is revealed in the lives of believers.
00:00 Intro
00:28 Frank Moore: Everybody Loves a Good Story
03:00 David Busic: Standing in the Gap
05:08 Wendell Brown: The Power of Testimony
11:09 Scott Fox: More to the Story
13:46 Callie Stevens: Creating a Home
22:00 Mark Busch: God Is on the Move
26:03 Jay Height: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
33:25 Marty Hill: My Journey to Freedom
36:09 Beth Clayton Luthye: Becoming Somebody
41:24 Stephen Dillman: A Genuine and Lasting Faith
44:44 J.D. Shanahan: New Hope
51:57 Wendell Brown: Sharing Your Story
53:52 Outro
On this podcast, listen to John Comstock have a conversation with Debbie Salter Goodwin about her book "Raising Kids to Extraordinary Faith."
Debbie is a freelance writer and speaker, and has served in the publishing ministry of the Church of the Nazarene. She currently serves as the Discipleship Director at her local church.
This audio was originally recorded for Discipleship Place. The Discipleship Place exists to serve individuals and local churches by providing free courses, resources, and discipleship tools to help disciples, disciple-makers, and mentors of disciple-makers.
Listen to former General Superintendent Daniel Vanderpool’s message on the Holy Spirit (John 16:5-14) at the Arizona District Camp Meeting in 1971.
Holiness Today is partnering with the USA/Canada Regional Office to feature preachers from across the region. We hope that these messages will encourage your daily walk with the Lord and help you feel connected with the preaching ministry of the local church.
Please enjoy the sermon "God’s Favor" from Numbers 6:24-26 and Isaiah 66:2. Selena Freeman pastors The Well Church of the Nazarene in Springfield, Missouri.
Click here to watch Selena's sermon on the Well Church's YouTube channel.
General Superintendent Dr. Carla Sunberg and Rev. Cara Shonamon speak on Theology of Conversion at the Personal Evangelism Conference at Nazarene Theological Seminary on March 22, 2023.
On this episode, listen to an audio version of NMI Central from December. Mission highlights in the month of December include Nigeria and Singapore. Please join us in praying for those impacted by the terror attacks that occurred in Nigeria this Christmas. May God’s mercy and justice prevail.
NMI central focuses on the global work of the Church of the Nazarene including current prayer needs and praise reports. It is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French.
Alabaster highlight video from Nazareth, Israel Eurasia Region: https://vimeo.com/830271642/c166b16d1d?share=copy
Emily Aguilar has a conversation with Ágatha Heap about her call to ministry and how God is using her in His Kingdom. Ágatha is an author, pastor, professor, writer, and ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene. She has written for Holiness Today and has worked as an interpreter and translator for the Church of the Nazarene at General Board, and General Assembly, and for various publications. She holds degrees in Social Sciences, Geography, Theology, and Religion.
Listen to General Superintendent T. Scott Daniels preach the fourth Sunday of Advent on Luke 1:26-38 - "Rejoice! The Lord is with Us"
This sermon was originally recorded at Nampa College Church in Nampa, ID on December 20, 2020.
Listen as Nate Gilmore has a conversation with the General Editor for the Church of the Nazarene and Editor in Chief of Holiness Today, Bonnie Perry.
Dr. Perry has worked for over 30 years in Nazarene publications at the Foundry and now serves at the Global Ministry Center. She has been instrumental in developing numerous theological works for our denomination, including the New Beacon Hill Bible Commentary. Hear how God has used her ministry to share His word.
Listen to General Superintendent T. Scott Daniels preach the third Sunday of Advent on Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 - "Joy in Place of Mourning".
This sermon was originally recorded at Nampa College Church in Nampa, ID on December 13, 2020.
Enjoy this audio production of “Jesus, Our Emmanuel” read by Jordan Eigsti. Hear how our Lord is revealed as Creator and Redeemer throughout this issue (Isaiah 44:24).
Listen to General Superintendent, T. Scott Daniels, preach the second Sunday of advent on 2 Peter 3:8-15a - "While You Are Waiting"
This sermon was originally recorded at Nampa College Church in Nampa, ID on December 7, 2020.
On this week’s episode, tune in to listen to an audio version of NMI Central. This publication focuses on the global work of the Church of the Nazarene including current prayer needs and praise reports. It is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Subscribe to NMI Central.
Mission highlights in the month of November include: India, Belize, Colombia, and "Additional Areas."
Alabaster highlight video from Brazil, South America Region: https://vimeo.com/881805850/acec9bbc0d?share=copy
Listen to General Superintendent T. Scott Daniels preach the first Sunday of advent on Isaiah 64:1-9 - "Angry Clay in the Hands of a Gracious Potter"
This sermon was originally recorded at Nampa College Church in Nampa, ID on November 29, 2020.
Listen to H. Ray Dunning give three brief lectures on the modern theologians; Karl Barth (1886-1968), Rudolf Bultmann (1884-1976), and Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945).
Listen to H. Ray Dunning give two brief lectures on Augustine (354-430 AD) and Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274 AD) and how their lives and work has helped shape our theology today.
Holiness Today is partnering with the USA/Canada regional office to feature preachers from across the region. We hope that these messages will encourage your daily walk with the Lord and help you feel connected with the preaching ministry of the local church.
Please enjoy this week's sermon from Luke 24:1-7. Kevin Donoho pastors College Church of the Nazarene in Olathe, Kansas.
On this episode, listen to the audio version of the November/December 2022 issue, The Power of a Thankful life, read by Jordan Eigsti.
00:00 Intro
00:27 Jordan Eigsti: Editorial
02:50 Eddie Estep: The Power of a Thankful Life
08:31 Gabriel Benjiman: Vuka
14:29 Leniza Soares: The Joy of Thanksgiving
20:07 Mary Paul: Eucharist as Thanksgiving
26:11 Stephanie Lobdell: Thanksgiving and Lament
33:00 Cort Miller: Waymarks of Gratitude
37:48 Keith Cox: Stewardship and Gratitude
42:45 Ryan Giffin: From the Archives
44:35 Outro
Nashville First Church of the Nazarene celebrated their 125th Anniversary on November 5th! General Superintendent David Busic preaches on "the Crazy Farmer" from Matthew 131-9; 18-23.
To find the video of this sermon visit https://nfcn.org/watch/
On this week’s episode, tune in to listen to an audio version of NMI Central. This publication focuses on the global work of the Church of the Nazarene including current prayer needs and praise reports. It is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Subscribe to NMI Central.
Mission highlights in the month of August include: Fiji, Jamaica, and Papua New Guinea.
Alabaster highlight video from Reque, Peru, South America Region: https://vimeo.com/872992254/67af0d20e7?share=copy
October 31st is Reformation Day. To celebrate, please enjoy this series of lectures by H. Ray Dunning on Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Jacob Arminius.
This was originally produced for the Minister's Tape Club and has been re-formatted for a podcast episode.
Holiness Today is partnering with the USA/Canada regional office to feature preachers from across the region. We hope that these messages will encourage your daily walk with the Lord and help you feel connected with the preaching ministry of the local church.
Tim Fisher pastors Crossroads Community Church of the Nazarene in Goshen, Indiana. Listen to him preach on the Armor of God from Ephesians 6.
In this episode, Scott Rainey has a conversation with Nate Gilmore about his call to salvation and ministry and how God has used guided him to his role as NDI director. Dr. Rainey discusses, Journey of Grace, five core principles of NDI, Discipleship Place, and the Faith Connections podcast.
On this episode, H. Ray Dunning gives a series of lectures on the Apostles' Creed including a lecture on the Communion of Saints, the Holy Spirit, and on the Last Things. This was originally produced for the Laymen’s Tape Club in 1982 and has been re-formatted for a podcast episode.
00:00 Intro
00:28 Communion of Saints
10:12 Holy Spirit
17:04 Last Things
24:48 Outro
On this episode, listen to USA/Canada Regional Director, Stan Reeder, preach on Psalm 8 at the Southern Florida District Theology Conference and Ministerial Team retreat.
On this episode, H. Ray Dunning gives a series of lectures on the Apostles' Creed. In part 1, Dunning discusses the following lectures: Introduction to the Creed, On Christ, and On the Work of Christ. This was originally produced for the Laymen’s Tape Club in 1982 and has been re-formatted for a podcast episode.
00:00 Intro
00:27 Introduction to the Apostles' Creed
08:55 On Christ
15:58 On the Work of Christ
24:22 Outro
On this week’s episode, tune in to listen to an audio version of NMI Central. This publication focuses on the global work of the Church of the Nazarene including current prayer needs and praise reports. It is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Subscribe to NMI Central.
Mission highlights in the month of August include: Italy, Hong Kong (SAR), and Chile.
To download September's Alabaster video from Italy, on the Eurasia Region, click here
On September 19, Nazarene Youth International celebrated 100 years of ministry in the Church of the Nazarene. Listen as Nate Gilmore connected with Global NYI Director, David Gonzalez. In this conversation, David tells of how God called him into youth ministry and how God is using NYI to build up future leaders for the Church of the Nazarene.
This episode is the third part of a 3 part series of testimonies collected by Nazarene Discipleship International and featured at General Assembly 2023. Listen to the stories of God’s saving grace seen in the lives of Jared, Nicolas, George, Jenee, Eleana, and Marcial.
The Church of the Nazarene believes that there is a calling upon every Christian to a deeper and maturing relationship with God. That calling, empowered by grace, bonds the believer in heart, mind, and mission with God. And this loving work of God, joined in obedience, forms each Christian into a growing likeness of Christ. This is the work of God’s sanctifying grace. So, how does God do this gracious work in the life of a fully consecrated believer? How does a Christian experience God’s sanctifying grace? And how does an entirely sanctified believer engage others along their own journey of grace? Join Frank Moore, Scott Rainey, and Sam Barber as they discuss God’s sanctifying grace.
This recording was created by Nazarene Discipleship International in collaboration with Holiness Today to discuss the journey of grace of the believer. This coincided with the Holiness Today issues related to this topic in 2020 and 2021 to see more videos and training materials like this please visit discipleshipplace.org
To see more webinars and training materials like this visit discipleshipplace.org
Holiness Today is partnering with the USA/Canada regional office to feature preachers from across the region. We hope that these messages will encourage your daily walk with the Lord and help you feel connected with the preaching ministry of the local church.
Kevin Jack pastors Highland Park Church of the Nazarene in Lakeland, Florida. Listen to him preach on God's promises in his sermon, "Extend the Timeline”.
Today's podcast episode is the audio version of the Holiness Today Issue: God Sanctifies. This is the third issue of a Journey of Grace, a four part series that Holiness Today produced in 2020 and 2021. If you wish to order this series free of charge for you or for your church, please email holinesstoday@nazarene.org.
God Sanctifies00:00 Intro
00:26 The Message of Full Salvation — Fili Chambo
04:58 The Initiative of God: Prevenient Grace and Sanctification — T. A. Noble
14:19 A Community Transformed by Grace — Tim Green
22:31 Established in Christ — Svetlana Khobnya
29:41 Original Sin and Sanctification — Gift Mtukwa
35:30 Transformation of a Family Tree — Scott Sessions
42:12 Holy Formation — T. Scott Daniels
48:18 The Grace of God in Regenerating Those Dead in Sin — Gabriel Benjiman
56:03 Consecration — Ágatha Heap
01:03:25 Growing in Grace — Darren Melton
01:08:42 Intentional Parenting — Scott Rainey
01:12:20 Outro
Holiness Today is celebrating with Nazarene Youth International for 100 years of ministry to youth. This past July, Dr. Sunberg preached on Saturday evening at NYC23 in Tampa Bay, Florida.
This is part 2 of a 3 part series of testimonies collected by Nazarene Discipleship international and featured at General Assembly 2023 listen to the stories of God’s saving grace seen in lives of Jared, Nicolas, George, Jenee, Eleana, and Marcial. Look forward to the conclusion of these stories on the podcast.
On this week’s episode, tune in to listen to an audio version of NMI Central. This publication focuses on the global work of the Church of the Nazarene including current prayer needs and praise reports. It is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Subscribe to NMI Central.
Mission highlights in the month of August include: Egypt, Armenia, Bolivia, and Honduras.
Video of Alabaster testimony from Waverly, Tennessee
https://vimeo.com/826333314/5352a72046?share=copy
Earlier this month, Nate Gilmore connected with recently elected General Superintendent Christian Sarmiento. In this conversation, Dr. Sarmiento tells of how he joined the church, of where God has led him to, and what his hope is for the Church of the Nazarene.
Earlier this month, Nate Gilmore connected with recently elected General Superintendent T Scott Daniels. In this conversation, Dr. Daniels tells of his journey of faith, how God has used him in ministry, and what his hope is for the Church of the Nazarene.
Holiness Today and USA/Canada is partnering to feature preachers from across the region. We hope that these messages will encourage your daily walk with the Lord and help you feel connected with the USA/Canada region.
Ryan Emerick pastors New Life Church of the Nazarene in Medford Oregon.
On today's episode listen to William Greathouse lecture on Justification. In this lecture you will hear Greathouse articulate a Wesleyan view of Justification in contrast with that of Martin Luther's, John Calvin's, and the Roman Catholic Church's perspective of this theological issue.
How does God work in and through the lives of those who confess their sin and are transformed by His saving grace? How do we, as Christians, recognize and experience God's redemption in our lives? In addition, how as recipients of His saving grace do we partner with Him for the redemption of the world? Join Frank Moore, Scott Rainey, and Sam Barber as they discuss God's saving grace.
This recording was created by Nazarene Discipleship International in collaboration with Holiness Today to discuss the journey of grace of the believer. This coincided with the Holiness Today issues related to this topic in 2020 and 2021 to see more videos and training materials like this please visit discipleshipplace.org
To see more webinars and training materials like this visit discipleshipplace.org
Today's episode is the audio version of the Holiness Today Issue: God Saves. This is the second issue of a Journey of Grace, a four part series that Holiness Today produced in 2020 and 2021. If you wish to order this series free of charge for you or for your church please email holinesstoday@nazarene.org.
God Saves:
0:00 Intro
00:29 Redemption — Heather Powell
03:48 A Son of Abraham — Eugénio Duarte
08:37 The Initiative of God: Prevenient Grace and Justification — T. A. Noble
16:51 Pelagius, Augustine, and Arminius — Vinicius Couto
23:48 A Community Born by Grace — Tim Green
32:07 The Righteous Judge — Svetlana Khobnya
38:15 With the Grain of the Universe — T. Scott Daniels
44:44 Justification, Regeneration, and Adoption — Stéphane Tibi
51:39 A Merciful Savior — Flavio Valvassoura
57:25 Keeping in Step with Jesus — Scott Rainey
01:00:37 Outro
This is part 1 of a 3 part series of testimonies collected by Nazarene Discipleship international and featured at General Assembly 2023 listen to the stories of God’s prevenient grace seen in lives of Jared, Nicolas, George, Jenee, Eleana, and Marcial. Look forward to the conclusion of these stories on the podcast.
00:00 Intro 00:28 Jared 02:40 Nicolas 06:00 George 09:13 Jenee 11:44 Eleana 14:14 Marcial 16:52 Outro
On this week's episode, hear T. A. Noble discuss Good Works. This recording was created for the July/August 2023 Holiness Today issue "I Will Show You My Faith By My Works."
On this week’s episode, tune in to listen to an audio version of NMI Central. This publication focuses on the global work of the Church of the Nazarene including current prayer needs and praise reports. It is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Subscribe to NMI Central.
Mission highlights in the month of July include: Argentina on the South America Region, Myanmar on the Asia-Pacific Region, and Barbados on the Mesoamerica Region.
On this week’s episode, listen to Victoria Sawyer interview Jeff Byler, pastor at Oxford Nazarene Church in Oxford, Mississippi, about ministry in the local church.
This interview coincides with Jeff’s article in the July/August 2023 issue of Holiness Today. His article “Hospitality at the Table” talks about the importance of community and gathering around a table for fellowship.
On today’s episode listen to Sam Barber, Frank Moore, and Scott Rainey discuss our Journey of Grace Part 1: God Goes Before issue.
How is God working in the world and in the lives of those who have yet to believe in Him? How do we, as Christians, recognize God working in our world so we can partner with Him and reveal His gracious actions to those in our family, community, nation, and world? Join Frank Moore, Scott Rainey, and Sam Barber as they discuss God’s prevenient grace.
This audio was created by Nazarene Discipleship International in collaboration with Holiness Today to discuss the journey of grace of the believer. This coincided with the Holiness Today issues related to this topic in 2020 and 2021 to see more videos and training materials like this please visit discipleshipplace.org.
On today’s episode listen to the Holiness Today issue: God Goes Before. This is the first issue of Journey of Grace, a four part series that Holiness Today produced in 2020 and 2021.
If you wish to order this series free of charge for you or for your church please email holinesstoday@nazarene.org.
To see this issue and other Journey of Grace content, click here.
00:00 Intro 00:32 Providence and Prevenience - David Busic 04:30 The Initiative of God: Prevenient Grace and the Atonement - T. A. Noble 13:34 John Wesley on Prevenient Grace - Geordan Hammond 21:18 A Community Called by Grace - Tim Green 28:26 The Good News - Svetlana Khobnya 36:31 An Undeserved Grace - Marco Velasco 42:12 A Call to Worship - T. Scott Daniels 48:19 The Pursuing Power of Grace - Shanti Thomas 58:13 Christ's Mission, Our Commission - Scott Rainey 01:00:43 Outro
Holiness Today has dedicated one episode each month to NMI Central. NMI Central is a publication focusing on the global work of the Church of the Nazarene. NMI central makes you aware of the prayer needs and praise reports of the global church! It is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French and can be subscribed to by clicking here.
Mission highlights in the month of June were: Mexico on the Mesoamerica region, Jordan on the Eurasia region, the 75th anniversary of the Alabaster offering that was taken at the 24th NMI convention, and Indonesia on the Asia-Pacific Region.
To view the Alabaster video included in the NMI Central newsletter, check out the following links:
Alabaster 75 Years English French Korean Portuguese Spanish
0:00 Intro 0:52 Mexico 5:05 Jordan 9:01 Alabaster 12:13 Indonesia 16:31 Outro
On today’s episode, listen to G. B. Williamson’s farewell address to the General Assembly in Kansas City in 1980.
G. B. Williamson served the Church of the Nazarene as a pastor, college president of Eastern Nazarene College, and General Superintendent. He was elected to be general superintendent in 1946 at that time he was serving as pastor of Kansas City First Church. After serving as a General Superintendent he went on to teach at Nazarene Bible College. Where he taught from 1968 to 1980.
TA Noble shares about his latest work, The Grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Explore with him the theological implications in 3-part framework of Faith and History, Christology, and Soteriology.
The call of Christ to be and make disciples is straightforward and clear. Explore a practical and effective method for making disciples in your local congregation, patterned after John Wesley's model.
On today’s episode, you will hear an audio formatted version of the General Assembly Holiness Today issue. We recognize that those who may be listening may not attend General Assembly in-person, but we hope that you stay connected through listening, watching, and interacting with our podcast and social media. In the show notes you will see sermon notes for each worship service and links for each of our social media pages. We hope that if you cannot attend in person that you will connect with us online and watch via YouTube or on Nazarene.org.
In the podcast that follows we hope you enjoy the short features we’ve included, which give you the history, context, and flavor of what General Assembly means in the life of the Church of the Nazarene.
Listen to the quadrennial highlights from regional leaders around the world and the summaries of what God is doing among our brothers and sisters everywhere! Subscribe to the HT social media channels to see live updates from General Assembly. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube and look forward to special podcast episodes from GA!
Sermon notes can be found on pages 17-22 of the GA issue of Holiness Today which can be found here.
0:00 Intro
0:11 Welcome to the 30th General Assembly - BGS
3:49 What Is General Assembly - Stan Ingersol
6:21 Dr. Eugénio Duarte - Ryan Giffin
9:56 Dr. David Graves - Ryan Giffin
14:00 General Secretary Quadrennial Highlights - Gary Hartke
18:10 Global Missions Quadrennial Report - Verne Ward
21:05 Africa Regional Highlights - Daniel Gomis
22:22 Asia-Pacific Region - Mark Louw
24:06 Eurasia Region - Jim Ritchie
25:39 MesoAmerican Region - Carlos Sáenz
27:15 South American Region - Christian Sarmiento
28:55 USA/Canada Region - Stan Reeder
30:32 Global Education and Clergy Development - Klaus Arnold
33:29 Nazarene Discipleship International - Scott Rainey
36:49 Nazarene Missions International - Lola Brickey
39:38 Nazarene Youth International - David Gonzalez
42:45 Global Treasury Services - Keith Cox
45:48 The Foundry - Mark Brown
50:48 Outro
On today's episode, listen to Jordan Eigsti read the September/October issue of 2022: How to Read the Bible So It Changes Your Life.
00:00 Intro
00:22 Reading the Bible in Wesleyan Ways - T.A. Noble
05:59 How Reading the Bible Changed My Life - Aletha Hinthorn
10:32 How to Read the Old Testament - T. Scott Daniels
17:57 How to Read the New Testament - Ryan Giffin
23:07 The Shema - Tim Green
26:30 Reading and Understanding the Psalms - Alex Varughese
30:57 The Lord's Prayer - Michael Lodahl
34:13 Reading and Understanding the Gospels - Kent Brower
39:52 The Lord's Supper - Samantha Chambo
42:57 Reading and Understanding Paul's Epistles - George Lyons
49:36 Reading and Understanding Revelation - Sam Vassel
54:26 Outro
On today's episode, listen to William Greathouse preach his sixth and final sermon of Holy Week in 1976: The Cross and Myself.
On today's episode, listen to William Greathouse preach his fifth sermon of Holy Week 1976: The Cross and My Enemies.
On today's episode, listen to William Greathouse preach his fourth sermon of Holy Week in 1976: The Cross and My Freedom.
On today's episode, listen to William Greathouse preach his third sermon of Holy Week in 1976: The Cross and My Sinning.
On today's episode, listen to William Greathouse preach his second sermon of Holy Week in 1976: The Cross and My Sins.
On Today’s episode, listen to William Greathouse preach on the “Scandal of the Cross.” Greathouse preached this sermon, as the first of a series of sermons, on the cross during Holy Week in 1976 at Shawnee Church of the Nazarene. Over the next few weeks and months Holiness Today will make available the following sermons in this series on this podcast.
Greathouse was a pastor, teacher, and leader of the Church of the Nazarene. He served as a pastor from 1938 to 1963, and then was elected president of Trevecca Nazarene College. In 1968 he was elected to be president of Nazarene Theological Seminary and in 1976, only a few months after this sermon series, the general assembly elected William Greathouse to be a general superintendent.
On today's episode, listen to Emily Aguilar interview Mario Zani on his life in ministry from Argentina to the United States.
On today's episode, you'll hear Scott Rainey discuss the NDI Core Principle: Comprehensive Biblical Learning.
On Today’s episode you will hear Jarrette Aycock preach on the Triumph of the Cross.
Aycock knew of the pain of alcohol addiction first hand, and was freed from this sin after hearing the gospel preached at the Los Angeles Rescue mission in 1910. Aycock responded to the gospel, left his life of sin, and served as an evangelist for over 30 years.
In 1942, he was elected district superintendent over Kansas City where, in 1950, he established the Kansas City Rescue Mission.
Aycock originally preached this sermon on the Showers of Blessing radio show in 1945. It was reproduced for the Laymen’s Tape Club in 1982. The Triumph of the Cross is as true today as it was then!
On today's episode, listen to T.A. Noble discuss what it means to be a witness for Jesus Christ.
On today’s episode you will hear Session 1 of Exploring John Wesley's Theology from Discipleship Place.
Discipleship Place exists to serve individuals and local churches by providing free courses, resources, and discipleship tools to help disciples, disciple-makers, and mentors of disciple-makers.
To hear the rest of this course, or courses like this, please visit DiscipleshipPlace.org.
On today's episode you'll hear from Stan Reeder, USA Canada Regional Director, on Praying the Psalms.
On today's episode, you will hear from Samuel Young, former president of Eastern Nazarene College from 1944 to 1948, and General Superintendent of the Church of the Nazarene from 1948 to 1972, on John Wesley and his place in Protestant theology.
On today's episode, listen to the July/August issue of 2022, As We Worship, So We Live, read by Nathaniel Gilmore.
0:00 Intro0:24 True and False Worship - Premal Awasarmal6:19 The Transforming Power of Worship - Dwight Gunter11:06 Living a Life of Worship - Mary Paul15:45 The Right Worship Question - T. Scott Daniels23:41 Outro
On today's episode, listen to Global Ministry Center's language services coordinator, Emily Aguilar, interview pastor Leniza Monteiro Soares, a recent author for the Holiness Today newsletter.
On today's episode, hear Scott Rainey discuss the NDI core principle of compassionate outreach.
On today's episode, you'll hear Carl Bangs discuss the hymns of Charles Wesley.
Carl Bangs was a professor of historical theology at Olivet Nazarene College and at St. Paul School of Theology. He served as president of the American Theological Society and the American Society of Church History.
His work, Arminius - A Study in the Dutch Reformation, is a seminal contribution to Dutch church history and Wesleyan Arminian studies.
Bangs graduated from pasadena College and Nazarene Theological Seminary and received a PHD from the University of Chicago.
On today's episode, you will hear each of the six Nazarene Regional Directors discuss worship on their regions.
0:00 Intro - Nate Gilmore
0:32 Dany Gomis - Africa
5:24 Mark Louw - Asia-Pacific
10:13 Jim Ritchie - Eurasia
14:04 Carlos Saenz - Mesoamerica
22:23 Christian Sarmiento - South America
27:20 Stan Reeder - USA/Canada
43:03 Outro - Nate Gilmore
On today's episode, you will hear Russel V. DeLong preach on the Christ of Christmas. Russel V. DeLong served as president of Northwest Nazarene College and Pasadena College. He was a district superintendent of the Northwest Indiana district, and was founding dean at Nazarene Theological Seminary.
While in Kansas City, he also operated the radio ministry Showers of Blessing. Today's recording comes from that radio show, and aired in 1965.
On today's episode, listen to Global Ministry Center's language services liaison, Emily Aguilar, interview pastor Erika Rios, an upcoming Spanish HT Weekly author, on her devotional on Psalm 94.
On today's episode, listen to the May/June Issue of 2022, Not I, But Christ, read by Holiness Today managing editor, Jordan Eigsti.
The May/June 2022 issue features articles from all six general superintendents centered on the subject of identity. What does it mean to be children of God in Christ Jesus? "I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me" (Galatians 2:20).
0:00 Intro
0:27 Identity: the Self and the Savior - T.A. Noble
6:43 Learning to Listen - Eugénio Duarte
10:11 Our Identity in Christ - David Graves
15:50 Authenticity in Christ - David Busic
21:43 Belonging: Foundational to Identity - Gustavo Crocker
29:00 Holy Living Through Christ - Filimão Chambo
34:23 In Search of Identity - Carla Sunberg
On today's episode, you'll hear Scott Rainey discuss the NDI core principle of fervent prayer.
On today’s episode you will hear J.B. Chapman, editor of Herald of Holiness from 1921 to 1928 and general superintendent from 1928 to 1947, speaking on the call of Christianity.
On today's episode you'll hear from Stan Reeder, USA Canada regional director, on the value of the local church board.
On today's episode you'll be hearing from Scott Rainey, director of Nazarene Discipleship International, on their core principles.
In this episode you'll hear from Scott Daniels, senior pastor of Nampa College Church of the Nazarene, on the meaning of worship.
Michael Thompson, general council for the Church of the Nazarene, speaks to a few basic commandments that churches should follow to stay out of legal entanglements.
On today's episode, you will hear from Simone Twibell, Director of Intercultural Studies and Missions at Olivett Nazarene University. She will be discussing intercessory prayer in the life of the believer.
Kara Lyons Pardue, New Testament professor at Point Loma Nazarene University, discusses her article in Holiness Today on the Fruit of the Spirit.
Scott Rainey introduces very close friend and guest, Bogdan, who the Raineys met while on the mission field in Ukraine.
On today's episode, you will hear from TA Noble on the threefold office of Christ: Prophet, Priest, and King.