Denomination
Church of the Nazarene
Nazarene has ordained women since its founding in 1908 — one of the first denominations to do so. Wesleyan/Arminian theology. Holds traditional marriage definition officially.
Typical Beliefs
Reflects the denomination's official or typical position. Individual churches may differ.
CORE BELIEFS
Bible is God's Word
Affirmed
The Bible is Completely Without Error
Affirmed
The Holy Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit)
Affirmed
Jesus Christ is Fully God and Fully Human
Affirmed
Bodily Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Affirmed
Humans Are Sinful and Need Salvation
Affirmed
Salvation by Grace Through Faith Alone
Affirmed
DENOMINATIONAL DISTINCTIVES
Position
Salvation Cannot Be Lost
or
Salvation Can Be Lost
Affirmed
Position
Baptism is for Believers Only
Affirmed
or
Infant Baptism Practiced
Affirmed
Position
Baptism by Full Immersion
Affirmed
or
Baptism by Sprinkling or Pouring
Affirmed
Baptism Required for Salvation
Not Stated
Position
Communion as a Symbol of Remembrance
Affirmed
or
Christ is Truly Present in Communion
Position
God Chooses Who is Saved
or
People Choose to Accept God
Affirmed
Position
Spiritual Gifts Active Today
or
Spiritual Gifts Ended with the Apostles
Not Stated
Position
Women Serve as Lead Pastors and Elders
Affirmed
or
Lead Pastors and Elders are Men
ADDITIONAL POSITIONS
Marriage Defined as One Man and One Woman
Affirmed
Young Earth or Literal Six-Day Creation
Affirmed
Literal Second Coming of Christ
Affirmed
Hell as Eternal Conscious Punishment
Affirmed
Premillennial End Times View
Not Stated
Church of the Nazarene Churches in Our Directory(5)
Church of the Nazarene
Camp Garner Creek
Dickson, TN
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Church of the Nazarene
Franklin Community of Faith
Franklin, TN
Sundays at 9:30am (Sunday School) and 10:30am (Sunday Service); Wednesdays at 5:15pm (Potluck Dinner) and 6:30pm (Wednesday Service)
🧒 Kids Ministry🎤 Live Teaching🎸 Contemporary Worship
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Church of the Nazarene
Gateway Community Church
Franklin, TN·Small
Sundays at 10am
🧒 Kids Ministry🎤 Live Teaching🙋 Youth Ministry📺 Simulcast Teaching+1 more
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Church of the Nazarene
Grace Church of the Nazarene
Columbia, TN
🧒 Kids Ministry🎤 Live Teaching🙋 Youth Ministry🎸 Contemporary Worship
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Church of the Nazarene
Jason Chapel Church of the Nazarene
Dickson, TN
Sundays at 10am, Wednesdays at 6:30pm
🧒 Kids Ministry🎤 Live Teaching🙋 Youth Ministry🎸 Contemporary Worship
Est. 1911
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