A Community of Faith

The Church of the Nazarene is a Protestant Christian church in the
Wesleyan-Holiness tradition, tracing its roots to an anniversary date of
1908. It was founded to spread the message of scriptural holiness
(Christlike living) across the lands. Today the Church of the Nazarene is
located in 156 world areas.
The Church of the Nazarene is a Great Commission church. Our mission is to
make Christlike disciples in the nations. We believe that God offers to
everyone forgiveness, peace, joy, purpose, love, meaning in life, and the
promise of heaven when life is over by entering and experiencing a personal
relationship with God through Jesus Christ. We are called to take this
message to people everywhere.
The Church of the Nazarene is also a holiness church. We believe that
Christians can experience a deeper level of life in which there is victory
over sin, power to witness and serve, and a richer fellowship with God, all
through the infilling of the Holy Spirit.
The Church of the Nazarene is a global
community of faith
composed of individuals who have made Jesus Christ Lord of their lives. We
share our life together in Christian fellowship, seeking to strengthen each
other in faith development through worship, teaching, preaching, fellowship
and service. Beyond this, we strive to express the compassion of Jesus
Christ to all persons along with our personal commitment to Christ-like
living. Each local congregation of the Church of the Nazarene is a faith
community, ready to greet you in Jesus' name. There you will discover
opportunities not only to encounter Jesus as your Savior and Lord, but to
grow as a follower of Christ. Local churches offer ministry opportunities
for serving others. Fellowship, worship, training and education are all part
of our life together in Christ.
Part of the Community
Gainesville First Church of the Nazarene, located in Gainesville, Georgia,
is part of that community, and we welcome you to our webpage. Please
use the menu to access our site and get to know us a little better.
E-Mail, or call the church office
at 770.532.8452 with any questions, concerns or comments. If
you are in the Gainesville area, we would love to have you join us in our
services. You are always welcome at Gainesville Nazarene, where a friendly
congregation will greet you and make you feel at home.

Holiness Today
Holiness Today is the primary print voice of the Church of the
Nazarene. With a circulation of approximately 40,000, the magazine
serves English-speaking Nazarenes around the world and all Christians
seeking holiness material.
Holiness Today is a 40-page
bimonthly web and print magazine with articles geared to enhance
holiness living by connecting Nazarenes with our heritage, vision, and
mission through real life stories of God at work in the world.
