Evangelistic mission and global holiness

What it is: Mission occupies a central place in Nazarene self-understanding.

How the tradition understands it: Evangelization, discipleship, church planting, theological education, and social service are understood as parts of the church's vocation in the world.

Basis and context: Denominational identity itself is associated with the historical expression of spreading scriptural Christian holiness.

Debates and variations: There are differences in missionary strategies and in the balance between evangelization and social action, but the missionary vocation is constant.

Supportive

Matthew 28:19-20

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Great Commission.

Reference: Matthew 28:19-20.
Content: Jesus commands to make disciples, baptize, and teach among all nations.
Use in debate: Decisive text for mission and global expansion of the church.

Nazarene educational documentation

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The tradition maintains strong investment in education and ministerial formation.

Reference: Institutional materials on Nazarene universities, seminaries, and formation.
Content: Show the place of education in mission, discipleship, and pastoral formation.
Use in debate: Useful for understanding mission, discipleship, and denominational life.

Nazarene missionary documentation

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Missionary expansion is central part of denominational identity.

Reference: Reports and missionary materials of the Church of the Nazarene.
Content: Highlight church planting, theological education, compassion, and global expansion.
Use in debate: Important for evangelistic mission and international presence.

Official site, Church of the Nazarene

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Institutional presentation of the denomination and its global mission.

Reference: Official site of the Church of the Nazarene.
Content: Presents identity, mission, global structure, and basic language of holiness and discipleship.
Use in debate: Primary institutional source for general description.