Church of the Nazarene
A Wesleyan-Holiness denomination that emphasizes entire sanctification.
- U.S. size
- ≈ 0.6 million (U.S., approx) (Church of the Nazarene annual statistics (approx))
- Founded
- 1908, Pilot Point, Texas
- Church government
- Representative, led by a General Superintendent
- Ordains women as pastors
- Yes
- Official website
- www.nazarene.org
- Statement of faith
- What we believe
Core beliefs
| Topic | What they teach | Scripture they cite |
|---|---|---|
| Scripture & authority | Scripture is the inspired authority. | 2 Tim 3:16 |
| Salvation | By grace through faith, followed by entire sanctification, a second work of grace. | 1 Thess 5:23; Heb 12:14 |
| Baptism | A sacrament for believers and their children, by any mode. | Acts 2:38-39 |
| Lord's Supper | A sacrament and memorial, with Christ spiritually present. | 1 Cor 11:23-26 |
| Worship | Evangelical and blended. | Col 3:16 |
| Mary & saints | Mary is honored as a believer. | 1 Tim 2:5 |
| Spiritual gifts | The gifts continue. Tongues are not emphasized. | 1 Cor 12 |
About these numbers: figures are approximate and come from each body's own most recent report or the National Council of Churches' Yearbook of American & Canadian Churches. Bodies count members differently (baptized, confirmed, adherents, publishers), and some historically Black denominations have not published new figures in years. See also the Pew Religious Landscape Study and the ARDA. Belief summaries are our own short descriptions. Please read each church's own confession.