Nazarene Churches

The Church of the Nazarene is a Wesleyan-Holiness denomination that emphasizes entire sanctification—the belief that God can free believers from the power of sin in this life. It combines evangelical theology with a warm, community-oriented culture.

Founded: 1908 through the merger of several holiness groups in Pilot Point, Texas

Governance: Representative (connectional) — A representative form of governance with district superintendents, a Board of General Superintendents, and a General Assembly. Pastors are called by congregational vote and approved by the district.

• Entire sanctification as a second work of grace
• Wesleyan-Arminian theology (free will, resistible grace)
• Authority of Scripture for faith and practice
• The church as a community of holy living
• Mission to spread scriptural holiness across the land

Blended worship that ranges from traditional hymns to contemporary praise. Services are welcoming and focused on both worship and teaching. Many Nazarene churches have a warm, family-oriented atmosphere.