Christian
Centered on Jesus Christ and the historic faith of His Church.
THE FAITH WE SHARE
Get to know the Church of the Nazarene and explore how our beliefs shape everyday life.
Brief summaries in our own words. Follow the source links for complete official wording, context, and Scripture references.
The Church of the Nazarene is a Protestant Christian denomination shaped by the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. We share historic Christian faith and emphasize God’s grace, holy living, and following Jesus in everyday life. Our Boone congregation is part of this worldwide church family.
Centered on Jesus Christ and the historic faith of His Church.
Trusting the Holy Spirit to form Christlike love and holy lives.
Sharing the gospel, making disciples, and serving others with compassion.
OUR SHARED MISSION
Helping people across the world become disciples whose lives reflect Jesus.
Read our history and identity ↗ (new tab)WHAT WE BELIEVE
A short guide to all sixteen Articles of Faith, grouped below. Open each topic to explore.
One God exists eternally as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Jesus is divine and human, crucified and risen. The Spirit renews and sanctifies.
Articles 1–3 ↗ (official wording, new tab)God-inspired Scripture contains the truth necessary for salvation. Sin alienates us from God; Christ’s atonement and enabling grace reach everyone.
Articles 4–7 ↗ (official wording, new tab)Repentance and faith bring forgiveness, new birth, and adoption into God’s family.
Articles 8–9 ↗ (official wording, new tab)After new birth, entire sanctification cleanses the heart from original sin by grace through faith, enabling wholehearted love. Growth toward mature Christlikeness continues.
Article 10 ↗ (official wording, new tab)The Church follows Christ together. Baptism and Communion are sacraments through which God gives grace.
In Communion, Christ is present through the Holy Spirit, renewing believers and their unity. Those who trust in Christ and love His people are invited to receive with reverence.
Articles 11–13 ↗ (official wording, new tab)2023 Manual · Article XIII, ¶13 ↗ (PDF, new tab)We pray for healing and affirm God’s work through medical care.
Article 14 ↗ (official wording, new tab)Christ will return; the dead rise for judgment. Those faithfully following Christ inherit eternal life; the finally unrepentant face hell.
Articles 15–16 ↗ (official wording, new tab)FAITH IN DAILY LIFE
Selected positions from the 2023 Manual. Read each full section for important qualifications and pastoral context.
7 topics
Sexual intimacy belongs within marriage between one man and one woman; everyone merits love and dignity.
¶31 · PDF p.54 ↗ (new tab)Birth sex is God-given; respond to gender-related struggles with gracious care and a call to holiness.
¶919 · PDF p.403 ↗ (new tab)Protect life from conception; oppose abortion for convenience or population control; rare life-threatening pregnancies require medical and Christian counsel.
¶30–30.1 · PDF p.51 ↗ (new tab)Reject euthanasia; allow foregoing extraordinary life support when death is imminent.
¶30.5–30.6 · PDF p.53 ↗ (new tab)Affirm women’s ordination and eligibility for church leadership.
¶501 · PDF p.198 ↗ (new tab)Reject racism and prejudice; pursue reconciliation, justice, and equal opportunity.
¶915 · PDF p.400 ↗ (new tab)Care for marginalized people; oppose abuse, slavery, and trafficking.
¶916–917 · PDF p.401 ↗ (new tab)No listed topics match your search. Try another word, clear your search, or consult the complete Manual.
Explore the complete Manual (new tab)Checked against the denomination’s official Manual page and published Articles of Faith on October 29, 2026. The 2023 Manual took effect January 26, 2024. PDF links open the regional church’s hosted copy at the referenced page.
KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING
Talk with Pastor Benjamin or join our Wednesday study and Q&A at 6:00 p.m. Central Time.