Nazarene Grace and Peace Magazine http://www.graceandpeacemagazine.org/ Recent Videos Video <![CDATA[Panel of pastors and church leaders discuss what is meant by the “new reality”]]>  Social, economic, and cultural forces have turned the religious landscape upside down and have redefined our notion of church, prompting some to describe this phenomenon as a “new reality.” In October 2011, a panel of six experienced Nazarene pastors and church leaders met to share how they re-tooled and re-focused their churches in the midst of sweeping change and created new earmarks for measuring ministry success. This segment focuses on what is meant by “new reality” and the kinds of trends that are changing ministry. USA/Canada Regional Director Bob Broadbooks hosted the discussion, which included Bud Reedy, Max Rodas, Ron Salsbury, David Sharpes, Carla Sunberg, and Gene Tanner. Video of the entire panel session is available at www.graceandpeacemagazine.org. 8 minutes, 59 seconds.]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:21:38 GMT <![CDATA[Panel of pastors discuss financial giving in the “new reality”]]>  Social, economic, and cultural forces have turned the religious landscape upside down and have redefined our notion of church, prompting some to describe this phenomenon as a “new reality.” In October 2011, a panel of six experienced Nazarene pastors and church leaders met to share how they re-tooled and re-focused their churches in the midst of sweeping change and created new earmarks for measuring ministry success. This segment focuses on financial giving in the “new reality.” USA/Canada Regional Director Bob Broadbooks hosted the discussion, which included Bud Reedy, Max Rodas, Ron Salsbury, David Sharpes, Carla Sunberg, and Gene Tanner. Video of the entire panel session is available at www.graceandpeacemagazine.org. 3 minutes, 26 seconds.]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:20:30 GMT <![CDATA[Panel of pastors discuss doing church differently in the “new reality”]]>  Social, economic, and cultural forces have turned the religious landscape upside down and have redefined our notion of church, prompting some to describe this phenomenon as a “new reality.” In October 2011, a panel of six experienced Nazarene pastors and church leaders met to share how they re-tooled and re-focused their churches in the midst of sweeping change and created new earmarks for measuring ministry success. This segment focuses on doing church differently in the “new reality.” USA/Canada Regional Director Bob Broadbooks hosted the discussion, which included Bud Reedy, Max Rodas, Ron Salsbury, David Sharpes, Carla Sunberg, and Gene Tanner. Video of the entire panel session is available at www.graceandpeacemagazine.org. 3 minutes, 49 seconds.]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:19:20 GMT <![CDATA[Flint Central reinvents itself in the midst of economic downturn]]>  Glen Gardner, senior pastor of Flint (MI) Central COTN, shares how his church decided to deal with economic recession and stay relevant in their community. 7 minute, 21 seconds.]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:06:15 GMT <![CDATA[Local church leadership with Manoj Ingle]]>  Manoj Ingle, pastor of New Hope COTN in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, shares how identifying leaders leads to ministry opportunities . 3 minutes, 26 seconds.]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:38:00 GMT <![CDATA[How we reinvented our local church with Scott Shaw]]>  Scott Shaw, senior pastor at Bremerton (WA) COTN, explains how his church reinvented itself into a community-minded congregation. 1 minutes, 57 seconds.]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:37:03 GMT <![CDATA[Reinventing College Church (Nampa) with Daryl Johnson]]>  Daryl Johnson, senior pastor of Nampa (ID) College Church, shares how people came forward to do outreach in the midst of economic recession. Daryl is also a faculty member of Nazarene Strengths Institute with the Center for Congregational Development at Northwest Nazarene University (NNU). 1 minute, 44 seconds.]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:35:56 GMT <![CDATA[Army Chaplaincy with Craig Bickel]]>  Craig Bickel, an Army chaplain at Ft. Leonard Wood in Missouri, shares about how he got involved in chaplaincy ministry. 2 minutes, 5 seconds.]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:34:59 GMT <![CDATA[Intergenerational Ministry with Nathan Roskam]]>  Nathan Roskam, pastor to students and their families at Nampa (ID) First COTN, discusses the value and benefits of intergenerational ministry to children, youth, and families. 7 minutes, 31 seconds.]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:33:08 GMT <![CDATA[Social Media with Jay Akkerman]]>  Jay Akkerman, Professor of Pastoral Theology, discusses the value of social media in a missional culture. 4 minutes, 33 seconds.]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:31:57 GMT <![CDATA[Consumed, a book on the Holy Spirit with Mark Fuller]]>  Mark Fuller, senior pastor of Grove City (OH) COTN, shares about Consumed, his book on the Holy Spirit, published by Nazarene Publishing House. 2 minutes, 55 seconds.]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:30:56 GMT <![CDATA[Youth Ministry Ratios with Mike Kipp]]>  Mike Kipp, Associate Professor of Youth and Family at Northwest Nazarene University, shares about a study on youth and religion which encourages a ratio of five adults involved in every one young person’s life, creating a network of care. 1 minute, 7 seconds.]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:28:18 GMT <![CDATA[The Common English Bible with Richard Thompson]]>  Richard Thompson, Professor of New Testament at Northwest Nazarene University, shares about his involvement in producing the Common English Bible. 3 minutes, 3 seconds.]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:26:50 GMT <![CDATA[Co-pastoring as spouses with Dave & Karen Troxler]]>  Dave and Karen Troxler, a husband and wife team who co-pastor St. Paul’s COTN in Duxbury, MA, share how they work together. 2 minutes, 59 seconds.]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:25:41 GMT <![CDATA[Church Staff Relationships with Andy Erwin]]>  Andy Ervin, senior pastor of Bethany Church of the Nazarene in Harrisburg, PA, shares keys to building good church staff relationships. 2 minutes, 23 seconds.]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:24:20 GMT <![CDATA[Small Groups with Brian Stephens]]>  Brian Stephens, Discipleship Pastor of Highland Park COTN, in Lakeland, FL, shares how small groups are facilitated in his church. 3 minutes, 24 seconds.]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:23:13 GMT <![CDATA[John Privett shares how compassion is reaching their community]]>  John Privett, pastor of Baker City, Oregon, shares how various forms of compassionate ministry is reaching their community. 4 minutes, 5 seconds.]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:21:12 GMT <![CDATA[Human Trafficking with Jennifer Roemhildt-Tunehag]]>  Jennifer Roemhildt-Tunehag, a missions consultant, shares on human trafficking during “The Bible Tells Me So” conference at Northwest Nazarene University, and how churches can deal with human trafficking in communities. 2 minutes, 19 seconds.]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:20:05 GMT <![CDATA[Mark Maddix shares on book, “Spiritual Formation,” co-authored with Diane Leclerc]]>  Mark Maddix, Professor of Christian Education and Dean of the School of Theology and Christian Ministries at Northwest Nazarene University, shares on his recent book, Spiritual Formation: A Wesleyan Paradigm, co-authored with Diane Leclerc, who also teaches at NNU. 8 minutes, 48 seconds.]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:18:47 GMT <![CDATA[Wesley Conference, “A Cup of Cold Water,” at NNU]]>  “Christians in Compassionate Service” was the theme of the 2012 Wesley Conference at Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, Idaho, February 9-10, 2012. Plenary speakers included Steve Sjogren, Jeff Carr, Brian Postlewait, and Gabriel Salguero. Jay Akkerman and Fred Fullerton, among others, comment on the event. 4 minutes.

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Download this video]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:50:42 GMT <![CDATA[Stan Ingersol on Social Ministry and the Early Nazarenes—Part 2]]>  Stan Ingersol, denominational archivist, describes the second phase of Nazarene social ministry, which institutionalized medial missions. In the 1920s, medical ministries were incorporated into the denomination’s world evangelization strategy. Hospitals were established in China, Swaziland, and in North America (such as the Samaritan hospital in Nampa, Idaho).
Download this video]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:35:32 GMT <![CDATA[Stan Ingersol on Social Ministry and the Early Nazarenes—Part 1]]>  Denominational archivist, Stan Ingersol, explains how commitment to social service characterized early Nazarenes. This commitment was theologically driven by the doctrine of entire sanctification and expressed itself in three major ways: Care for orphans, maternity homes (unwed mothers), and urban rescue missions.
Download this video]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:07:09 GMT <![CDATA[Paul M. Bassett on the Nazarene Articles of Faith]]>  Paul M. Bassett, former professor of history of Christianity at Nazarene Theological Seminary, shares how the Nazarene Articles of Faith were derived from Wesley and the Methodist tradition and how to understand the Articles of Faith as “sufficient” for faith.]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:16:26 GMT <![CDATA[Stan Ingersol on the contribution of John Wesley]]>  Stan Ingersol, denominational archivist, discusses the contribution of John Wesley to the Church of the Nazarene.]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:57:16 GMT <![CDATA[Stan Ingersol on the contribution of Phineas Bresee]]>  Stan Ingersol, denominational archivist, discusses the contribution of co-founder Phineas Bresee to the Church of the Nazarene.]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:11:27 GMT <![CDATA[Mark Quanstrom on the promise of holiness]]>  Mark R. Quanstrom, professor of theology and philosophy in the School of Theology at Olivet Nazarene University, discusses the promise of holiness.]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:37:37 GMT <![CDATA[Sandia Multi-site Ministry Reaches Albuequerque]]>  This story profiles a large Nazarene church in two locations in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Fred Rodrigez, senior pastor of the Sandia Valley congregation, and Pete Myers, pastor of the Sandia Mountain congregation, share how they are working together to reach multicultural and urban Albuquerque though the efforts of a multisite ministry.]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:24:57 GMT <![CDATA[Daron Brown on the influence of holiness]]>  Daron Brown, senior pastor of Waverly (TN) Church of the Nazarene, shares how holiness informs his self-understanding as a pastor.]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:50:19 GMT <![CDATA[John Stallings on how holiness transforms]]>  John Stallings, senior pastor of Massillon (OH) Church of the Nazarene, shares how holiness has transformed ordinary and needy people in his congregation through the power of love.]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:06:02 GMT <![CDATA[Junior Sorzano on the transforming message of holiness]]>  Junior Sorzano, pastor of London First Church of the Nazarene in London, Ontario, Canada, shares how holiness has impacted his life and has transformed broken people in his congregation, located in urban Ontario, Canada.]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:58:45 GMT <![CDATA[Elizabeth Bjorling on relating holiness to pre-teens]]>  Elizabeth Bjorling, pastor of Preteen and Jr. High Ministries at College Church of the Nazarene in Bourbonnais, IL, shares how she works to relate holiness to pre-teens.]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:52:21 GMT <![CDATA[Kara Lyons-Pardue shares what it means to be perfect]]>  Kara Lyons-Pardue, professor of New Testament at Pt. Loma Nazarene University, shares what it means to be perfect as God is perfect.]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:56:17 GMT <![CDATA[Sam Powell on holiness and the Trinity]]>  Sam Powell, professor of Philosophy and Religion at Pt. Loma Nazarene University, shares about the relationship between holiness and the doctrine of the Trinity.]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:32:33 GMT <![CDATA[Tony Miller on the power of a Wesleyan-Holiness Church]]>  Tony Miller, senior pastor of Bradenton C/N, shares how this is the best time to be a Wesleyan-Holiness Church because of God’s ability to transform lives. He shares how “Dominic,” a church attendee, was transformed by God.]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:11:39 GMT <![CDATA[David Graves on holiness and Christ living in us]]>  David Graves, general superintendent, shares his thoughts about holiness and allowing Christ to live through us]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:42:48 GMT <![CDATA[Tim Stidham on holiness preaching]]>  Timothy Stidham, who serves as senior pastor of New Hope Community Church in Dyer, IN, and also as Adjunct Instructor at Olivet Nazarene University, unpacks his understanding of holiness preaching and the radical optimism of grace, which can transform lives and relationships.]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:21:20 GMT <![CDATA[Field of Dreams: Chicago Heights reaches out to urban Chicago]]>  A profile of Chicago Heights Church, a nearly 100-year old Nazarene congregation, which has re-invented itself by reaching out to urban and multicultural Chicago. Pastor Randy Dodd comments on the church’s work with sports teams and ministry to children.]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:19:06 GMT <![CDATA[J.K. Warrick on holiness]]>  J.K. Warrick, general superintendent, shares his thoughts about holiness and his efforts to work with others, like Ron Benefiel, to help the denomination understand the different expressions of holiness and how holiness can unite and strengthen our fellowship.]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:38:22 GMT <![CDATA[COK Conference: Iron Sharpens Iron]]>  On September 15-16, 2011, Valparaiso (IN) Church of the Nazarene hosted an event, titled “Iron Sharpens Iron,” that brought pastors and staff teams from many of the largest Nazarene churches in the United States together for a time of learning, sharing, and worship. Comments from Gene Tanner, Woodie Stevens, David Graves are included.]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:34:16 GMT <![CDATA[On The Synergy Network with Paul Dazet]]>  Paul Dazet, senior pastor of Journey Church of the Nazarene in Franklin, Ohio, shares how The Synergy Network got started and how this collaborative ministry is helping Nazarene pastors and churches share ideas, projects, and resources. Find out more at www.thesynergynetwork.org. Time: 3 minutes, 28 seconds.]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:59:57 GMT <![CDATA[Sermon preparation with Ron Blake]]>  Ron Blake, senior pastor of Detroit, MI, First Church of the Nazarene, shares how he prepares to preach a sermon or sermon series. Time: 2 minutes, 6 seconds.]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:46:51 GMT <![CDATA[Delivering Sermons with Ron Blake]]>  Ron Blake, senior pastor of Detroit, MI, First Church of the Nazarene, shares about his approach to delivering sermons. Time: 2 minutes, 6 seconds.]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:45:00 GMT <![CDATA[Marketplace Outreach with Mark Montgomery]]>  Mark Montgomery, Project Director for the “He Cares We Care” Center near Lansing, MI, shares how the Jesus Film is being shared in a unique marketplace ministry on the Michigan District. Time: 5 minutes, 30 seconds.]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:47:50 GMT <![CDATA[Leadership Lessons with Kerry Willis]]>  Kerry Willis, senior pastor of Harrisonburg, VA, Church of the Nazarene, shares the pastoral leadership lessons he learned from his father, a shrimp boat captain. Time: 6 minute, 54 seconds.]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:44:37 GMT <![CDATA[Pastoral Leadership with Kerry Willis]]>  Kerry Willis, senior pastor of Harrisonburg, VA, Church of the Nazarene, explains how he understands pastoral leadership, ministry longevity, and maintaining balance. Time: 10 minutes, 6 seconds.]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:43:13 GMT <![CDATA[Discipleship Explained with Mark Maddix]]>  Mark Maddix, professor of Christian Education at Northwest Nazarene University, explains what he means by discipleship and how it is lived out through various practices. Maddix is the co-author of “Discovering Discipleship: Dynamics of Christian Education” (with Dean Blevins) and is also the co-author of “Spiritual Formation: A Wesleyan Paradigm” (with Diane Leclerc). Both books are published by Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City. Time: 15 minutes, 8 seconds.]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:39:42 GMT <![CDATA[Making Christlike Disciples in the Nations with Gabriel Salguero]]>  

Gabriel Salguero, senior pastor of Lambs Church of the Nazarene in New York City, helps unpack the meaning of the Nazarene statement of mission “to make Christlike disciples in the nations.”
Time: 5 minutes, 40 seconds.

]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:38:19 GMT <![CDATA[Scott Daniels discusses his book, “The First 100 Days”]]>  

Interview with Scott Daniels here.

T. Scott Daniels, senior pastor of Pasadena, CA, First Church of the Nazarene, shares about his latest book, “The First 100 Days: A Pastor’s Guide,” published by Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City. Scott shares how important trajectory is in getting off to a good start in ministry. Time: 4 minutes, 57 seconds.

]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:33:08 GMT <![CDATA[Small Church Outreach with Larry Dennis]]>  Larry Dennis, Central Florida District Superintendent, shares how pastors of small churches on the district are making inroads into their communities and making a difference. Time: 2 minute, 44 seconds.]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:31:12 GMT