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Why We Belong: The Purpose and Power of Denominational Connection
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ISBN13: 9798191575148
Publisher: Independently Published
Pages: 302
Weight: 0.89
Height: 0.68 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Pages: 302
Weight: 0.89
Height: 0.68 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Why do we need denominations?
It is a legitimate question-and it deserves a thoughtful answer rather than an argument.
Why We Belong explores the biblical, theological, practical, and global value of Christians joining together around shared beliefs and a common mission. Written from a Wesleyan-Holiness perspective and illustrated through the life and ministry of the Church of the Nazarene, this concise handbook explains why denominational connection can still matter in today's Church.
It is a legitimate question-and it deserves a thoughtful answer rather than an argument.
Why We Belong explores the biblical, theological, practical, and global value of Christians joining together around shared beliefs and a common mission. Written from a Wesleyan-Holiness perspective and illustrated through the life and ministry of the Church of the Nazarene, this concise handbook explains why denominational connection can still matter in today's Church.
Rev. John E. Miller examines how connection helps local churches accomplish things they could rarely accomplish alone: preparing and credentialing ministers, supporting missionaries, establishing churches, developing Christian education, responding compassionately to human need, maintaining accountability, and participating in a worldwide mission.
Using the B.E.L.O.N.G. framework, readers will explore:
B - Biblical Foundation
E - Evangelistic Mission
L - Loving Holiness
O - Organized Cooperation
N - Nurturing Accountability
G - Global Connection
The book also introduces the Wesleyan-Arminian understanding of grace and holiness, explains the Nazarene Articles of Faith, and walks readers through the journey from God's call to local licensing, district licensing, ministerial preparation, and ordination.
This is not a book arguing that one denomination is better than another.
It is an explanation of why Christians who share biblical and theological convictions may choose to belong, cooperate, and serve together.
Whether you are preparing for ministry, exploring the Church of the Nazarene, studying Wesleyan-Holiness theology, joining a church, or simply wondering why denominations exist, Why We Belong offers an accessible introduction.
We don't belong to a denomination because a denomination saves us.
We belong to Christ first.
And because we belong to Christ, we discover the value of belonging to one another.
One Church. Many Places. One Mission. Together.
Using the B.E.L.O.N.G. framework, readers will explore:
B - Biblical Foundation
E - Evangelistic Mission
L - Loving Holiness
O - Organized Cooperation
N - Nurturing Accountability
G - Global Connection
The book also introduces the Wesleyan-Arminian understanding of grace and holiness, explains the Nazarene Articles of Faith, and walks readers through the journey from God's call to local licensing, district licensing, ministerial preparation, and ordination.
This is not a book arguing that one denomination is better than another.
It is an explanation of why Christians who share biblical and theological convictions may choose to belong, cooperate, and serve together.
Whether you are preparing for ministry, exploring the Church of the Nazarene, studying Wesleyan-Holiness theology, joining a church, or simply wondering why denominations exist, Why We Belong offers an accessible introduction.
We don't belong to a denomination because a denomination saves us.
We belong to Christ first.
And because we belong to Christ, we discover the value of belonging to one another.
One Church. Many Places. One Mission. Together.
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