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God created the church as a primary resource in fulfilling His mission in our world. The goal of that mission is to tell everyone about God’s love, mercy, and grace and invite them into a relationship...

It is almost universally accepted that the fastest way to grow the kingdom of Christ is through the planting of new churches. But what if we are doing evangelism the “hard way?” Traditional evangelism...

Can we build and teach a theology of sexuality that will allow us to address the questions of culture? What does it look like and what is the pastor’s role in forming congregational discussion?

Could it be that the octane of our anger is rich fuel for ministry? Let’s take a trip to the shadow side and see what gifts are there.

This session will examine the phenomenon of addiction as an expression of disconnection with God, self, and others, as well as the role of community in fostering sustainable sobriety. The neurobiology...

Based upon his forthcoming book, Charles Christian will present an overview of Christian ethics in a manner that informs theologically sound practices in Christian ministry. This workshop seeks to...

How do you determine where to start ministry to another cultural group — whether it is a group that is ethnically or racially different from yourself or a congregation whose cultural world is...

When we pray that paradoxical line in the Wesleyan covenant renewal service — “Let me be full, let me be empty; let me have all things, let me have nothing” — what are we asking of God? In a...

One of the key roles of the pastor is that of counselor. Whether working with families, couples, or individuals, pastoral counseling takes an increasing amount of energy, time, and training. This...

God has gifted many congregations with strong lay leaders, but pastors and staff don’t always understand how to best equip and use such lay leaders. This workshop, sponsored by the NTS Center for...

Learn how to empower your people to better serve and live in community through the discovery and development of their strengths and personality. The presenter will relate recent research as well as...

Sustained and healthy pastoral ministries are rooted in a biblical, pastoral theology. What are the essential components of this kind of pastoral theology? How do these core components connect to the...

This workshop combines good exegetical methods with communication skills that enable the preacher not only to preach with clarity, but to connect genuinely and relationally with the congregation in a...

The life of a minister is demanding and can drain a person emotionally, spiritually, and even physically. This NTS-sponsored workshop identifies some of the resources of the Wesleyan tradition that...

These days it seems as if being a church leader requires you to carry the Bible in one hand and a law treatise in the other. This workshop will answer your questions and provide helpful advice about...

This video was first shown at the 2016 Compassion Conference held at Olivet Nazarene University in Illinois. The video shows children from around the world with a narrated prayer calling for...

This video was released during the 2016 Compassion Conference held at Olivet Nazarene University. It is an emotional work which shows people from around the world that have been displaced from their...

A video that was first shown during the 2016 Compassion Conference at Olivet Nazarene University. This video is a self-reflective prayer for compassion for those around the world who need God's love...

This video was first shown during the 2016 Compassion Conference at Olivet Nazarene University. This video brings awareness to the victims of human trafficking around the world through a prayer and...

A video that was first shown during the 2016 Compassion Conference at Olivet Nazarene University. This video is a prayer for the church to be a people of reconciliation for the hurts of the world. It...

A video that was first shown during the 2016 Compassion Conference (Living in the Margins) at Olivet Nazarene University. This video asks questions and raises awareness for the people living in the...

This video was first shown at the 2016 Compassion Conference at Olivet Nazarene University. This video shows people reading letters they received from the children they sponsor. The video helps bring...

This album was transferred from 1/4" magnetic audio tape. The album was recorded in 1963, but the quartet members are unknown. If you were a part of the quartet that produced this album, or know who...

The mission of the Church of the Nazarene is to make Christlike disciples among the nations. Drawing from John Wesley's disciple making strategy, this video and accompanying resources are intended to...

PowerPoint slide set, presented at Faculty Poster Session, Week of Scholarship, MidAmerica Nazarene University, April 5, 2017.