“The mission of the Church of the Nazarene is to make Christlike disciples in the nations.”
“The primary objective of the Church of the Nazarene is to advance God’s kingdom by the preservation and propagation of Christian holiness as set forth in the Scriptures.”
“The critical objectives of the Church of the Nazarene are ‘holy Christian fellowship, the conversion of sinners, the entire sanctification of believers, their upbuilding in holiness, and the simplicity and spiritual power manifest in the primitive New Testament Church, together with the preaching of the gospel to every creature.’” (25)
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"Commitment and clear purpose are important. But an intelligent and informed people following commonly agreed upon practices and procedures advance the Kingdom faster and enhance their witness for Christ. Therefore, it is incumbent upon our members to acquaint themselves with this Manual—the history of the church and the doctrines and ethical practices of the ideal Nazarene. Adherence to the injunctions of these pages will nurture loyalty and faithfulness both to God and the church and will increase the effectiveness and efficiency of our spiritual efforts.
With the Bible as our supreme Guide, illuminated by the Holy Spirit, and the Manual as our official agreed-upon statement of faith, practice, and polity, we look forward to the new quadrennium with joy and unswerving faith in Jesus Christ.
The Board of General Superintendents:
JERRY D. PORTER
JESSE C. MIDDENDORF
J. K. WARRICK
EUGENIO R. DUARTE
DAVID W. GRAVES
STAN A. TOLER
Outline of the Manual of the Church of the Nazarene