Hint: Sorry, baby boomers aren’t included.
Answer: B. Children and teens
The Church of the Nazarene has committed to a decadal emphasis on reaching children and teens. The theme Connecting a New Generation challenges each church to develop ministries to meet the needs of children and youth, support and nurture the family unit, and draw children and youth into the faith community.
Hint: If you’re having trouble with this one, phone a friend.
Answer:
A. Nazarenes on Call
These volunteers share their skills and expertise on short-term assignments
around the world to meet needs on a particular field. Requirements include
a desire to follow God’s
leading, flexibility, financial self-support, the ability to work in a cross-cultural
environment, and harmony with the Church of the Nazarene.
Answer: D. Oliver R. Phillips
Dr. Phillips has served the Church of the Nazarene as coordinator of USA/Canada Nazarene Compassionate Ministries and mission director for Black Ministries. In his new role he will oversee compassionate ministries, multicultural ministries, and urban ministries in the United States and Canada. He replaced Tom Nees, who is now director of USA/Canada Mission/Evangelism.
Hint: Prior to this new assignment, he was coordinator of USA/Canada Nazarene Compassionate Ministries.
Hint: Let the idea soak deep into your heart.
Answer: C. Thinking about what it means to be a Good Samaritan
Samarinating is the title
of a series of articles written by Fletcher Tink, urban ministries specialist
for the Church of the Nazarene. The articles focus on the concept of lifestyle
evangelism and may be accessed by clicking the “Lifestyle
Education” link at
<www.nazcompassion.org>.
Hint: He shares the name of a biblical giant-slayer.
Answer: D. David McClung
David McClung began his four-year term as president of Eastern Nazarene College on April 1, 2002. Located near Boston in Quincy, Massachusetts, the school is one of the eight liberal arts colleges and universities in the United States supported by the International Church of the Nazarene.
Hint: Military personnel stationed there during WWII helped establish a presence for the church.
Answer: B. Australia
The first Nazarene church in Australia was organized in 1946 near Sydney. In 2003, Australia reported 1,084 members and 34 churches on three districts. The Australian continent is home to more than 19.5 million people.
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