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FEBRUARY 1994 VOLUME 83, NO. 2

FEATURES

8 When a Marriage Fails, God Does Not IOYCE WILLIAMS 11 A Marriage Counterculture DAVID SEAMANDS 13 Ten Guidelines for a Better Marriage VICTOR M. PARACH1N 16 On Guard PAMELA CONDIT KENNEDY 30 Scenes from Our Heritage, Preaching to Captive Spirits DONNA FLETCHER CROW 32 Pastor Pearl, Not Over the Hill at 86 13 JEANETTE D. GARDNER 35 General Budget, an Act of Faith H E R M A N N L. G SC H W A N D T N E R 36 For Such a Time as This ED ROBINSON 40 Compassion Fatigue TO M N EES

CONTINUING COLUMNS

6 General Superintendent’s Viewpoint, william j. prince

7 Christian Marriage Journal,./. paul and marilyn turner 16 25 In a Woman’s Voice, rebecca laird

27 Into the Word, roger l. hahn

29 When You Pray, e. dee freeborn

46 Observer at Large, john c. bowling

DEPARTMENTS

2 Editor’s Choice, wesley d. tracy 4 The Reader’s Write

20-24, 43-45 N ew s, MARK GRAHAM, TOM FELDER

26 The Question Box, conducted by wesley d tracy 28 February’s 10-Point Quiz 32 42 Close to Home, t o m f e l d e r

47 Marked Copy, mark graham

a o t . » T COVER PHOTO 48 Late News, mark graham, tom felder jjm w h /f m e r Editor’ s C hoice Marriage Must Be Awful

WESLEY . TRACY by arrives. Then, the authors, like good things about marriage instead an off-key quartet, sing out that ro­ of acting as if marriage was God’s mance is ruined, for the bride turns one bad idea. By the authority vest­ into a m om . This means, say the ed in me by 42 years of married copycat writers, that Dad will go life, I want to point out that some right out and find romance on the dimensions of wholeness and hap­ streets with a “bottle blonde.” After piness cannot be found outside of all, husbands are libido slaves dumb marriage. I’m not saying that sin­ as donkeys, clearly unable to adjust gles cannot be healthy, happy peo­ to Mom’s changing role. ple— of course they can. But I am A Christian psychologist warns saying that there is something of the couples that the toughest thing they essence of both femininity and mas­ may have to tackle is to get enough culinity in the very nature of God.

M a r r i a g e , even Christian mar­ religion to forgive each other. An­ When two become one, the poten­ riage, must be as threatening as a other counselor (with a vested inter­ tial for wholeness and fulfillment Siberian winter, as painful as ice est) proclaims that your spouse will that mirrors the divine image is skating barefooted. probably bring so much "excess greatly enhanced. At least, you would get that idea baggage” to the marriage that you Christian marriage is two people from browsing through the books, can’t survive without professional complementing each other (compli­ magazines, and manuscripts that counseling. Your spouse was proba­ menting each other doesn’t hurt ei­ clutter my desk as I try to plan this bly a deprived child or a spoiled ther). Marriage is two people brin^ issue of the H erald on Christian child— or some other sort of victim. ing out the best in each other. Could marriage. They scream like a siren And, let's face it, failure to make this Talmudic saying be right? “The that marriage is a cruel way of life. first chair bassoon in the high man who does not have a wife lives Marriage is in trouble, they yell. school orchestra can People are doing whatever they mark you for life. have to do to avoid it or get out of it. Another pitfall that One author insists that if your you can plunge into spouse’s spending habits don’t ruin like a jungle beast is If the FBI investigated your your marriage, your in-laws’ nosi- to come to marriage ness will. A 100-line poem artfully without the skill of marriage, would they find indicates that the deep problems manipulation. You enough evidence to charge caused by trying to achieve sexual know, “Buy her roses you with loving your spouse? intimacy in marriage will loose and she’ll put up with more pit vipers than the rewards in anything.” Or, “Make that department can ever kill. him think he’s the A book by a Christian minister boss.” Most writers declares that you will likely discov­ don’t say it quite that crassly, but it’s without joy, without bliss, and with­ er that your marriage partner is: the same old manipulation game. out happiness.” Perhaps Hildegarde “stubborn, self-centered, callous, No wonder about half the people of Bingen was accurate when shs proud, carnal, impatient, and short­ getting married these days keep catalogued the lack of marital com­ sighted.’’ Sounds promising—hold their fingers crossed when they say forts among the sufferings of Christ. me back. “till death do us part” and then Let’s hear about what's right Four different magazine articles check out of the marriage when about marriage, rather than con­ warn that romance in marriage has their partner stops being/m«. stantly spearheading a pathological a chance unless (Lord help us) a ba­ Perhaps it’s time to speak of the search for what’s wrong with it.

2 H f r a l d o f H o linfss PROFILE

Maybe it's time to investigate difficulties, and some people might why marriages last instead of why have thrown in the towel. But, for they fail. I found one book that tries us, divorce was never a serious op­ to do that: What Makes a Marriage tion. Coleman observes that “tough Last by William L. Coleman, pub­ times grab every marriage by the lished by Here's Life, and now dis­ scruff of the neck and shake us until tributed by Thomas Nelson Publish­ we think we are about to fall apart" ers, Nashville. About half of this (21). That's when commitment NAME: book is positive. Coleman simply counts. Rev. John Seaman asked l .000 men and women why The fourth characteristic of mar­ their marriages lasted. riages that last was expressed this The number one answer was, “We way, "We talk to each other." Com­ M.A. (Missiology), 1977; M.R.E., 1979 love each other." That's no surprise munication is an essential ingredi­ CURRENT MINISTRY ASSIGNMENT: to me. Marriage partners discover ent in any marriage recipe. Commu­ Field director for West Africa, three kinds of love. They experience nication means that you listen to Church of the Nazarene passionate love, a sensual love in each other. It’s better to talk to each which the marriage partners hunger other about your problems than to a PREVIOUS MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS: .o stimulate and fulfill each other’s lawyer. A marriage problem is to a Pioneer missionary in the French sexual longings. In addition, they divorce lawyer what a chicken coop Antilles; missionary to Martiniqi discover the love of companionship, is to a fox. When your spouse needs for 10 years. Trough which they stimulate and to talk, you need to talk. fulfill each other's need for friend­ Communication means that you ON MINISTRY: ship. counsel, and support. They get to know each other better. Cole­ "My call developed out of a positive may come to experience s e a s o n e d man shares these guidelines. environment in the home and church love, in which, over time, self-sacri­ 1. Tell your partner that you regarding missionaries. As a young fice on behalf of each other becomes want this kind of intimacy. Your person, especially through the college their way of life. spouse probably wants this too but years, I became aware of an 'ought- The second most frequent answer was afraid you didn’t. ness' of what God wanted me to do. was. "Our faith in God strengthened 2. Share a slice of yourself. Take There were many other good things that perhaps I would have done well, our marriage." Surprisingly enough, a fear or hope out of your heart and but I knew what I ought to do—and hand it to your partner. He or she people who are trying to live like that was be a missionary. I gave most Christ include their spouse among needs a good example to follow. of the credit to Paul Orjala, my major the folks to whom they relate with 3. Ask for a piece of your professor at NTS, for preparing me love, forgiveness, kindness, pa­ spouse’s heart. Don't quiz, but let both spiritually and intellectually to tience. and courtesy. That's a lot him or her know that you would ap­ face the task of being a missionary. I different from the divorcee who de­ preciate knowing more of what he could never have effectively commu­ clared that she would sooner expect or she thinks about yesterday, today, nicated holiness of heart and life in a a curtsy out of King Kong than and tomorrow (75). different culture were it not for my courtesy out of her former husband. Anyone can get a divorce. That’s training at seminary." The third ranking answer was. easy. But those who love each oth­ "We are committed to make this er, share a common faith in God, To invest in the lives of those called into marriage work.” They felt as are committed to a lifelong relation­ ministry in the Church of the Nazarene, though they had made a promise to ship and to communication find that please contact: Hon Galloway, 1700 E. God as well as to their partner when it is worth the effort to shoot the Meyer Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64131 they repeated the wedding vows. rapids of trouble in order to gain the (816-333-6254; FAX: 816-333-6271). Bettye and I have had our share of still waters beyond the narrows, NAZARENE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

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February 1994 5 S sS VIEWPOINT 1 = ^ = A A A A A A The Value of Nazarene Education by William J. Prince

n his book The American Hour no foundation for truth and light” (p. demics with a commitment to God's Os Guiness says, “There are 402).* truth. times when history and human Moral authority is higher than par­ The Church of the Nazarene’s early decisions appear to meet at a sin­ tisan politics or cultural plurality. It is founders and leaders had a deep re­ gle point to cast the die of the fu­ the truth of the eternal God. God’s spect for the search for learning and ture. There are other times when holy Word is His message of truth, its relationship to faith in God. The the fateful hinge is a period and faithful relationships, justice, mercy, desire is that scholarship and learning of any discipline would be a revela­ a day, when the accumulated conse­ and grace. I tion of God in His power and glory. quences of an era stamp history.”* God brought grace and righteous­ Nazarene higher education also These closing days of the second ness to the earth through His only be­ brings redemption and a call to holy millennium of Christian history are gotten Son, Jesus. The Christ, Jesus, living as well as to scholarly pursuits. especially epic. The 20th century declared that He would build His Our campuses and classrooms, social closes with a multitude of problems, Church and the gates of hell would events, intercollegiate activities, and a record population of nearly 6 billion not prevail against it. religious services are all integral people uncertain as to how to handle components of the mission of each the technology revolution, the popu­ institution. lation explosion, the corruption of The success of our mission as a ho­ morals and truth, and the breakdown liness movement largely turns on the of culture. T h e s u c c e s s o f o u r success of our denomination’s educa­ The abandonment of godly morals tional system. and Christian values has given the MISSION AS A HOLINESS “The Church of the Nazarene ex­ world’s leaders an overload of prob­ ists to serve as an instrument for ad­ lems and a population without a con­ MOVEMENT LARGELY vancing the kingdom of God through cept of truth. the preaching and teaching of the In the midst of violence, destabi­ TURNS ON THE SUCCESS gospel throughout the world. Our lized relationships, and the breakup well-defined commission is to pre­ of the family, we still have a longing OF OUR DENOMINATION’S serve and propagate Christian holi­ for a solid society and structure. This ness as set forth in the Scriptures, crisis comes about not from econom­ EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM. through the conversion of sinners, the ic decline or political instability, al­ reclamation of backsliders, and the though these things influence the sit­ entire sanctification of believers” uation, but from the moral, ethical, (Manual 1993, 5). The impact of our educational in­ and spiritual breakdown. The break­ It would be impossible, therefore, down includes the family, churches, stitutions is self-evident in the lives to imagine a more challenging time in of their alumni who have scattered schools, universities, the news media, history than now for Christian educa­ around the world to fulfill the will of the arts, entertainment enterprises, tion, including higher education. Al­ God in their lives. and individuals. Governments and though there is an interest in religion We congratulate and pray for the cultural authorities are now more or even on secular campuses, there is a administrators, the less amoral in their values. spiritual poverty along with a deterio­ faculty, the staff, Guiness quotes the Russian dissi­ ration of personal morality and righ­ and the students of dent Solzhenitsyn, “If I were called teousness. our educational in­ up to identify briefly the principal stitutions. From its beginning, the Church of trait of the entire twentieth century, I Their mission is the Nazarene has been devoted to the would be unable to find anything vital. more precise and pithy than to repeat ideal of excellent higher education in *Os Guiness, The Am eri­ once again: ‘Men have forgotten a holiness setting. We remain obligat­ can H o u r (Free Press, God.’ When God is forgotten there is ed to provide the highest quality aca­ 1993).

6 H e r a l d o f H o lin ess Christian Marriag e J ournal

Why Blame It on is the training and discipline of a powerful good with which God has equipped you. Take advantage of it! It has been disappointing to watch Passion? what couples place at the center of their relationship so that everything J. PAUL AND MARILYN TURNER There is an erroneous assumption else orbits around it. Many never give that having premarital sex merely a thought to placing God there. borrows ahead of time on something Rather, they will place self at the cen­ 3 i that will be good forever. The fact is, ter. Have you ever seen two married 7 you cannot borrow ahead of time on individuals who spent their lives try­ f ' anything that is physical and expect it ing to place themselves at the center Jr - to always be good. What you can bor­ of their marriage? It’s like listening to row are the personal characteristics the Boston Pops Orchestra warm up mentioned in the fourth chapter of for 30 years! Strident! Others place at u Philippians, “Whatever is true, honor­ the center education, vocation, chil­ J. Paul and Marilyn Turner live In Olathe, able, righteous, pure, lovely, and dren, money, or material possessions. Kans., where J. Paul is pastor of lay min­ whatever is of good reputation, dwell When sex is placed at the center, es­ istries at College Church of the on these, live in these, abide in these” pecially prior to marriage, the results Nazarene. (writer’s paraphrase). carry a terrible price tag. Our young Couples who intend to marry, but people are paying dearly because have sexual intercourse before the there is no strong voice of restraint to wedding, are usually the first to want delay gratification. Y o u r m a r r ia g e is n o t d e f e n d e d by intercourse to take on a different The church is full of couples who the law or society. Both aid and abet meaning after the ceremony. All of a have modeled a level of Christian fi­ the breaking up of your relationship. sudden, they want it to be that sacred, delity that our young people need to Families of origin do not have the in­ unifying bond of fidelity that glues observe. But, alas, our mentoring po­ fluence they once had. Unfortunately, them together for life. even the church is a weak voice in The whole purpose of keeping your marriage together. Who, sex is changed if a couple then, will support, defend, enhance, has intercourse before and grow your marriage? Who will marriage. Sex cannot do keep it from drifting? It’s up to the for the marriage what it If you’re looking for a solid, couple. The time to start addressing was intended to do if a spiritual foundation in your this concern is before the wedding couple has engaged in ceremony. A key question you'll have premarital intercourse. It marriage, keep your commit­ to consider that radically affects your cannot defend, build, sup­ ment to sexual purity. drift factor is, “Will we have sexual port, and spiritually deep­ intercourse prior to the wedding?” en the marriage as God The core of this issue is self-con­ intended. Chances are, if trol—a gift you give to each other a couple lacks sexual self- from the center of your spirituality. control, they have not made a firm tential between couples is our best- “The fruit of the Spirit is love that has decision to control themselves in oth­ kept secret. as one of its characteristics, self con­ er ways. Christian discipleship re­ It is a myth that we can do any­ trol" (Galatians 5:23, writer’s para­ quires such a decision. And Christian thing we want to with sex and noth­ phrase). It is the premarital activity of marriage is an act of discipleship. ing else will be harmed—just as if in­ staking and keeping promises, for You don’t prepare for your mar­ tercourse has nothing to do with our sexual success is not possible unless riage by having premarital sex. If you competency in interpersonal relation­ two people keep their word to each do, you’ve left yourselves vulnerable ships, our spiritual vitality, our at­ other. Couples who are only interest­ for a life of unfaithfulness. God's tempts at managing issues, the build­ ed in physical pleasure are likely to Word refers to it as an adulterated re­ ing of one another’s safety and say anything to keep the pleasure lationship. esteem. Sexual intercourse has every­ alive. These, too, are the people who If you’re looking for a solid spiritu­ thing to do with these and other di­ break their word once the pleasure is al foundation in your marriage, keep mensions of marriage. It’s worth the gone. your commitment to sexual purity. It wait!

Fe bru a ry 1994 7 When a Marriage Fails, God Does Not by Joyce Williams, Wichita, Kans.

ronically, it began on the way home from church to hear that! It looks as though some of you may soon on a Wednesday night. My husband began to say be getting some time off!” things that let me know that, once again, he was I looked at my clock, and it was 3:06 a .m . (Aren't involved with someone else. digital clocks wonderful!) I turned on the light and Our marriage of more than 25 years was over. reached for my Bible. The pages separated at Isaiah He wanted out. The storm broke in all of its fury, 54, “Do not be afraid; you will not suffer shame. Do and it raged for months, battering and buffeting not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated. You will me from all sides. Some days, it looked as though rec­ forget the shame of your youth and remember no onciliation would take place, but then he would more the reproach of your widowhood jl read change his mind. Those days are now just a blurred divorce]. For your Maker is your husband— the Lord memory, but the intensity of the pain, the constant tur­ Almighty is his name— the Holy One of Israel is your moil, and the agony of Redeemer; he is called rejection were overpow­ the God of all the earth. ering. The uncertainty The Lord will call you of my financial future, back as if you were a and my fears for how G o d , I CANNOT DO THIS. wife deserted and dis­ the death of this family tressed in spirit— a wife would affect my chil­ IF I AM GOING TO MARE IT, who married young, only dren, were excruciating. to be rejected” (vv. 4-6, I found that in the YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE TO HELP ME.” emphasis added). midst of extraordinary I came up from that devastation, my firm bed of despair and cele­ anchor in the Lord held brated, as the presence true. I can fully relate to of my Divine Maker Matthew 8:26, "He . . . rebuked the winds and the and Husband filled my very soul. My cat, Snickers, waves, and it was completely calm” (NIV)*. Truly, looked at me as though I had finally really lost it. I He calmed my storms, one by one, as they raged had been sobbing my heart out for hours, and now I around me. was rejoicing as I marched through the house, prais­ I remember during one long, dark night when the ing the Lord. That night, I entered into a covenant heartbreak and rejection were so intense that I cried with God that He was truly my Companion and out in extremis, “God, I cannot do this! Either I want Spouse. I pledged to remain true to that commitment to die and go on to heaven, or You are going to have in every way, promising even to not date unless He to help me!” Now I can just imagine my long-suffer­ made His approval very clear to me. ing Savior’s response as He gave a sigh of relief. I That was a real turning point in my life, as I began can imagine that He turned to the legion of angels to communicate with my Heavenly Husband in a new who had been on double overtime handling my case way. Although I had been a Christian since I was a for years and said to them, “Finally! I’ve waited years child, I began to share with Him even more deeply. I

8 H e r a l d o f H o lin ess O u r 25-year marriage was over. HE WANTED OUT.

accepted the challenge of James 4:2, “You do not have, because you do not ask God.” I began truly asking and believing. God got another chance to help me when I had to spend the night alone for the first time in my life. My daughter, Tami, had left on a Work and Witness trip that morning. I had been a fear­ ful child, and the thought of being alone in my large house all night was still very frightening to me. As I drove back home that day from my last Advisory Board meeting, I began to pray that now fa­ miliar prayer, "God, I cannot do this. If I am going to make it, You are going to have to help me.” Once again. He an­ swered in an awesome way. The broadcaster on the Chris­ tian radio station to which I was listening said, “I have a very special scripture passage for you today from Job 11:15-19.” Then, he read, “You will lift up your face without shame; you will stand firm without fear. You will surely forget your trouble, recalling it on­ ly as waters gone by. Life will be brighter than noon­ day, and darkness will be­ come like morning. You will be secure, because there is hope.” And blessings began again! The broadcaster read on. “You will look about you and take your rest in safety. You will lie down, with no one to make you afraid.” He had done it again! I had asked, and my Shepherd had reached into my life and worked a specific miracle of healing. He delivered me from fear, and I slept soundly.

Febru ary 1994 9 I must acknowledge that there were many more iar to me, and enter full-time ministry. storms, but now there was a tremendous difference. The wonderful people at First Church of the My “God of all comfort” (2 Corinthians 1:3) was con­ Nazarene in Clearwater, Fla., graciously extended a stantly beside and within me to buffer the raging tur­ call to me to be a full-time staff minister. For almost moil. I rejoiced in a new way as I read Psalm 34:4, “I two years, God allowed me to serve under the direc­ sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered tion of senior pastor, Mark Lancaster, as minister of me from all my fears.” Christian education, outreach, and singles. He blessed Although there were times when I failed, mishan­ my ministry in beautiful and special ways. dled situations, and, under extreme duress, tried to Looking back, I realize that it was only through once again take matters into my own hands, my Fa­ God’s great grace, His wonderful faithfulness, and a ther was always there to series of miracles that gently chide me and to He opened the door for fold me close to His me (a single, divorced Shepherd’s heart. Then, H e o p e n e d t h e d o o r f o r m e woman) to go to a place I would feel the raging I had never been, to do storm recede and the (A SINGLE, DIVORCED WOMAN) TO GO TO something I had never winds subside. Patient­ done, and to minister to ly, He began to teach A PLACE I HAD NEVER BEEN, TO DO people I had never met. me the true meaning of What a great God! resting and waiting on SOMETHING I HAD NEVER DONE, AND TO But God still wasn’t Him rather than running finished. Brian Arner. a ahead of Him, trying to MINISTER TO PEOPLE I HAD NEVER MET. talented song evangelist “fix” things myself. at our church in Clear­ My Father sent won­ water, began to tell me derful people to help, about a special man that encourage, and sustain he knew—Gene Wil­ me. One such person was the late Cecil Paul, then liams— pastor of Wichita, Kans., First Church. Sever­ president of Eastern Nazarene College, who gave me al other would-be matchmakers had mentioned him, great advice from the outset. He told me: (1) to con­ along with other “eligible” men. Remembering my tinue to praise God in all things; (2) to never blame covenant, I had not dated at all. But I finally told Bri­ Him for the bad things; (3) to refrain from venting my an he could tell this “Kansas preacher” about me. He anger on God as He was not the originator of this or­ did, and Gene called me. Following a “fairy-tale" deal (sin caused the pain); (4) to remain true to my courtship and a “jet-set romance” (it was a great year marriage vows; (5) to do everything I could to work for stockholders in the aviation and telephone indus­ things out; (6) and, again, to continue to praise God in tries!), I became Mrs. Gene Williams on September all things. 21, 1992. I would have never dreamed of asking God He then assured me that resolution would come, for all that He has given me in this marvelous man. and he emphasized that God’s gift, if I remained faith­ And the dear people at Wichita First have warmly ful to these premises, would then be an exceeding welcomed me, making me feel at home immediately abundant life— more than I could ever ask or think. in our wonderful church. Many times, as I wept and experienced deep pain, I One of the primary lessons I learned is that, regard­ found it greatly comforting to reflect that the hands less of what storms may blow into our lives. He is a l­ that so tenderly enfolded me were scarred from the ways there to still the tempest and calm the soul. We nails that had pinned them to the Cross along with my just need to continually surrender control to Him. sins. I recalled the inexpressible pain and agony that The words of William Cushing’s song “Under His He suffered for all mankind. As the throbbing anguish Wings” summarize the incredible support of our God. persisted day after day, it seemed at times I could hear Under His wings, I am safely abiding. Him whispering, “I, too, have experienced all that Tho' the night deepens and tempests are wild. you are going through. I have known suffering and re­ Still I can trust Him; I know jection.” He will keep me. \ -j Incredibly, in the very midst of this stormy, rocky He has redeemed me. and I time that ended in divorce, I began to sense that my am His child. [ ^ B j j Shepherd was beckoning me down a new path into —Sing to the Lord. 5 5 7 L Jjjk full-time Christian service. While experiencing the ul­ 'All scripture references are from the New International Version. j timate human rejection, I felt God’s divine call on my Joyce Williams is married to Dr. Eugene life. He wanted me! This Heavenly Husband, as Isa­ Williams, pastor, First Church o f the iah had called Him, ultimately gave me the courage to Nazarene, Wichita, Kans. leave my hometown, Roanoke, Va., everything famil­ h m h b m

10 H er a l d o f H o lin e ss A Marriage Counter­ culture

by David Seamands

Camerique

he church can no longer eral consecutive marriage part­ Lessons from the field take lightly the state of ners. This leads to situations al­ When I was a missionary in In­ marriage in America. 1 most as complex and difficult to dia, the most complex problem have come to believe resolve as those that faced mis­ was polygamy— what to do with a that on this issue we sionaries to Asia or Africa when man who sought baptism but had face nothing less than a they encountered polygamy. more than one wife. 1 shall never mission-field situation. Sometimes the destructive effects forget the first time I baptized a While we have never beenon the a family— and children, in man and his two wives. Even "Christian” country, our cultureparticular— are even worse. though Silas was my first convert once generally accepted a Chris­Because the church upholds from Hinduism and the one most tian consensus on sexual morality,standards vastly different from responsible for winning almost the marriage, and divorce. Thatthose has of society, because conserv­ entire village to Christ, it was still changed completely. ative Christians are increasingly a spiritual trauma to my biblically Immoral lifestyles, lax divorce countercultural in convictions trained, evangelical, and— 1 now laws, and our amoral media have about marriage and divorce, it is realize— culturally conditioned combinedT to create a society that time to think strategically. We American conscience. sees marriage as provisional rather need the mind-set of the mission­ I wrestled with how to proclaim than permanent. We now have a ary. And we must be /ra/?scultural the Christian gospel amid a non- pattern that sociologists call "seri­ as well as countercultural, lest we Christian culture while also lifting al monogamy”: an individual is lose an opportunity to shape and the patterns of the culture to married to one person at a time, transform the standards of our cul­ Christian standards. If the church but over a lifetime will have sev­ ture. insisted on the Christian ideal of

Febru ary 1994 11 monogamy and required Silas to God’s standard or His perfect ide­ My wife, Helen, and I have “get rid o f ’ all but one wife, the al for marriage. Rather, they reaf­ spent over 30 years in this kind of only option in that culture for the firm it, while yet making excep­ ministry. We have led over 1,200 other wives would be prostitution. tions for certain situations. Why? couples through various forms of In addition, destroying relation­ Because sometimes, in this area of Marriage Preparation weekends. I ships with children, in-laws, and a fallen human life, the most tragic have also given hundreds of hours whole social network seemed to consequence of sin is the loss of to counseling hurting married cou­ nullify the gospel message. the option of ever achieving God’s ples. We have an extremely high The sanctified wisdom of the originally intended ideal. The con­ view of marriage and will do early missionaries in India had led cessions are to let God’s mercy everything possible to save or re­ almost all denominations to agree and grace redeem the situation as build marriages. on a policy: They would take an much as possible and create cir­ But because of the cultural situ­ absolutist stand against adultery cumstances that will ultimately ation, the church must go further. but would make a concession to raise the culture’s standards. We cannot be content with sitting existing polygamy by baptizing in ivory towers or standing behind the husband along with his wives. insulated pulpits propounding the This was only fox first-genera­ meaning of Bible verses on di­ tion Christians, however. Strict vorce and remarriage, turning monogamous standards were ap­ them into precise laws that shut plied to the next generation of be­ N o r t h Am e r ic a people out of our churches. Doing lievers. As a result, polygamy so assumes a moral, legal, and among Christians in India was al­ HAS BECOME cultural consensus that no longer most wiped out in a relatively exists and is as ineffective for short time. Contrast this with A MISSION FIELD American serial monogamists as Africa, where the majority of the hard-line approach was for churches insisted that the man WHEN IT COMES African polygamists. choose one wife and get rid of the TO THE MATTERS It is time we recognize our mis- rest. Many sincere believers were sion-field situation. We must be­ kept from seeking baptism, church OF MARRIAGE come deeply involved with those growth was impeded, and little whose marriages have failed: the impact was made on the evils of AND DIVORCE. separated, the divorced, those con­ polygamy. Only later did some templating remarriage, and remar­ groups (such as the Lutherans in ried couples with struggling Liberia) change their policies. “blended" families. Without com­ What about the situation in promising scriptural standards, we America? Divorce and remarriage must take the risk of asking the ul­ here also requires a missionary ap­ Restoring Christian ideals of timate missionary question: How proach. Just as the polygamy of marriage and family within our can we work with broken people the Old Testament patriarchs was present pagan American culture and shattered marriages in th is only reluctantly tolerated but nev­ will require a unique combination particular setting? How can we er approved by God, we may need of grace, adherence to biblical do it in ways that lead to repen­ to think of divorce in the same standards, and pastoral realism. tance and forgiveness, that let way. Jesus explained Moses’ di­ The church must continue to people understand the sins and vorce and remarriage regulations teach, preach, model, and nurture pathologies that destroyed their in Deuteronomy as concessions to the highest scriptural values of previous marriages, that help them people’s "hardness of heart.” His sexual morality, marriage, and make right choices if and when own “exception” clauses regard­ they remarry? Only then will fam­ ing “marital unfaithfulness” family life. Because of the deadly and demonic effects of TV and ilies break the present generation's (Matthew 5:32; 19:9, NIV), and patterns of divorce, and thereby other entertainment media, this Paul’s extension of Christ’s princi­ eventually cause culture to ple to include desertion by an un­ will have to begin with the very change. young and continue at all age lev­ believing partner (1 Corinthians Courtesy of Christianity Today, Carol Stream, III. 7:15), are all concessions to the els. We must underscore commit­ David Seamands is professor emeritus of incredible and irresolvable com­ ment to these ideals as an integral pastoral ministries and counselor in resi­ plications that can result from the part of life in Christ. In this sense, dence at Asbury Theological Seminary. impact of sin upon marriage rela­ we will create a moral and marital He is the author of several books, includ­ tionships. counterculture for the coming ing Healing for Damaged Emotions (Vic­ None of these instances lowers generation. tor). Hh

12 H er a l d o f H olinf.ss Superstock TEN GUIDELINES FOR A BETTER MARRIAGE by Victor M. Parachin

fter working as a social worker for nine is a realistic and achievable goal. Here are 10 tips for years, Julia, 31, felt a need to make a a better marriage. change. After thinking and talking with her 1. Be creative in keeping love and romance husband, Steve, she decided to quit her job alive. Approach your relationship like an artist, al­ and return to school for Ph.D. studies in ways seeking to create new sources of joy, inspira­ clinical psychology. Julia graduated and tion, and pleasure. Consider the admirable example of now works in a private practice. Dave and Terri, a Chicago couple, married 17 years. “Although I knew Steve was nervous about the When Terri’s 40th birthday approached, Dave had a change, 1 also knew he would support and stand by limo pick them up at their house. Initially, Terri had me through the four or five years of doctoral studies. been told they were going to a French restaurant for a Our love and respect for each other is unconditional, romantic dinner together. However, she was surprised even when we don't agree or understand each other’s to see the limo pull up to O ’Hare airport. When she decisions.” asked what was going on, Dave informed Terri she People in good marriages manage to cope creative­ was being “kidnapped” and taken away to New Or­ Aly with the changes and chances of life. Healthy cou­ leans for the weekend. ples consistently support, nurture, cherish, and take “That was easily the most memorable and romantic care of each other. They know that happiness in love birthday I’ve ever had,” says Terri. "Dave packed my

F k br u a r y 1994 13 clothing and dropped off our luggage at the airport earlier in the day. He arranged for my parents to come from their home in Iowa to look after the children. I'm still absolutely thrilled by his creative and loving approach to my 40th birthday.” Such a surprise will not work for every couple. When Roger arranged a similar outing for a 25th an­ niversary celebration, his wife, Marie, went along re­ luctantly. She told him, “Next time, get me anything you wish, but don’t schedule my time.” The moral: Be creative, but do something that suits the needs and personality of your spouse. 2. Practice forgiveness daily. In every relationship, Paul advises Christians: “Be kind and tender-hearted to one another, and forgive one another, as God has for­ given you through Christ” (Ephesians 4:32, TEV). Because forgiveness is sometimes difficult to offer, couples need to ask for God’s help, says Gerald G. Jampolsky, M.D., in his book Love Is the Answer: He tells couples to give their anger, resentment, and un­ forgiving thoughts to God. “Those feelings then can be transformed into love . . . love tells us that nothing we do or what another person does to us is unforgiv­ able. It believes that we all make mistakes, but that all mistakes are forgivable and can be corrected.”

Jim Whitmer

A MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIP IS A 5. Be generous in spirit. Treat your partner as you would like to be treated. Don't expect perfection. Ac­ WONDERFUL ORCHARD IN WHICH cept your spouse. Be guided by Paul’s statements: "Love is patient and kind . . . love is not ill-mannered THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT CAN GROW. or selfish or irritable” (1 Corinthians 13:4-5, TEV). Dr. Charles L. Allen, author and minister, often reminded couples: “Marriage is not a reformatory and spouses need to reach out to each other without criticism or 3. Cultivate a spiritual life in your relationship. reservations. To live with a wife or husband who does Couples who worship, pray, and are active in their not accept you is a dark valley to walk through." church say that cultivating a spiritual life gives them 6. Don’t expect to be in love at all times. Remind additional sources of bonding and intimacy. Kevin yourself that every relationship has an ebb and a flow, and Marlyn Ryan are a husband and wife writing a high tide and a low tide. Most couples experience team. In their book Making a Marriage, they stress times of ecstasy and times of agony. “Couples fall in the importance of a spiritual focus for every couple: and out of love many times over the course of a rela­ “Marriage without the spiritual dimension is a barren tionship,” says Dr. Tracy Cabot, a California psychol­ and probably short-term affair.” ogist in a seminar. "Sometimes they’re more out than 4. Fight fair. Every couple will have differences of in, but they remember the good times and hang in opinion and different preferences. Those issues can during the bad.” lead to an argument. The key to healthy conflict reso­ 7. Avoid talking it to death. Healthy communica­ lution is in properly expressing feelings and airing tion is vital for any relationship. Yet many couples grievances. On a television program, psychologist sabotage communication by rigidly viewing openness Joyce Brothers offered these five “fight fair” rules: as a virtue and silence as secrecy. Consequently, they • Keep to one topic and don't bring up past overanalyze each other’s motives and actions, often grievances. making too harsh judgments about the other person. • Get the fight over as soon as possible. In his book How to Keep Love Alive, Ari Kiev, M.D., • Don’t battle in public. describes one couple who had pledged to be com­ • N ever hit each other. pletely open with each other. • Don't walk out in the middleof a fight. Tragically, they made every minor disagreement, • Don’t suggest ending the relationship. every small tension between them, an opportunity to

14 H e r a l d o f H o lin ess completely reevaluate their togetherness. They saw ding.’ Also, don’t ask for another stroke by saying, nothing as passing or insignificant; everything had ‘Are you sure?’ Say instead, ‘Thank you.’” significance as an omen or a sign. “Soon, talking 9. Cultivate the fruit of the Spirit. The courtesies things out got out of hand and they found themselves extended during dating and engagement should con­ unable to discuss anything but the relationship. This tinue into the marriage. The words “please” and wore them out.” “thank you” should never go out of style. Remember 8. Receive compliments graciously. Kind words to speak as politely to your spouse as you would to a of praise and admiration nourish a relationship. Hap- stranger, a colleague, or a friend. The message of Galatians 5:22-23 is good medicine for marriage part­ ners too. Yield to the Holy Spirit, whose inner pres­ ence produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, E v e r y relationship goodness, faithfulness, humility, and self-control. 10. Treasure the moments you have together. HAS AN EBB AND FLOW, Geri Hess Mitsch, Ph.D., is a college professor in Oregon. Dr. Mitsch is also battling with her second A HIGH TIDE AND A LOW TIDE. bout of cancer. That fact affects the way she and her husband now view life. “The future is uncertain. We sense that the fragile thread of life is slipping through our fingers. Not knowing its length, we savor our days together.” py couples know this and offer compliments freely For other couples, Dr. Mitsch offers this advice: and frequently. However, some people deflect a word “How much time do you have with your loved one? A of praise from their spouse. This can cause the one of­ sudden accident, an illness, any number of things fering a compliment to feel his kindness and sensitivi­ could snatch one of you away. Treasure the beauty of ty is not appreciated. Doris Wild Helmering, a psy­ your days together, enriched by your day-to-day acts chotherapist and author of Happily Ever After, of love.” suggests: “When your spouse does give you a positive While applying these strategies does involve time stroke, such as ‘I really like that suit on you,’ don’t and energy, the end result is well worth the effort. Few apologize and say, ‘Oh, this old thing.’ And don’t dis­ things in life equal the unique joy that comes from hav­ count his stroke by saying, ‘You've got to be kid­ ing a good relationship with the person you love. ^

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February 1994 15 ON GUARD

by Pamela Condit Kennedy

I realized where I was headed and it was not to Bible study. he person who commits tentiveness to me. We chatted very not the time to listen to, “But you adultery doesn’t just get up briefly at first. It wasn't long until have to know how I feel. I think of one morning and decide to the small talk grew into full-grown you constantly. You are a craving no have an affair. We do not conversations. Was he likable? Yes. one else can satisfy." It is not the plan for such calamity— it Handsome? For sure. Wooing? Most time to hear how bad it is at home. usually hits when we least definitely! It is the time to get out and get out expect it. It is like a torna­ I admit I began to feel uneasy. But fast! You will not be strong enough do. The storm begins ever so softlyas is... common, I convinced myself to respond to his seemingly logical everyone unaware of the forcefulwe were not doing anything wrong. appeals and his promises. Get away wind accumulating in the centerEach of time we spoke, my feelings of from the unguarded place. the unnoticed funnel. Little by guilt little, weakened. I did just that. I changed the time I this breeze builds. It grows strongerI enjoyed his friendship, this new was bringing Amy to school and into a fierce whirlwind, plowing attention, the secret feelings. I told even came late for a few days, just to through, tearing apart, uprooting, be sure I'd miss him. In order to be Twrecking even the most secure-look- accountable, I told my husband about ing homes. the entire situation. I asked the Lord Unguarded Places for forgiveness and thanked Him King David is a sobering reminder with a grateful heart for opening my of the realities of adultery, a true sto­ T h e a u t h o r eyes in time. ry of undenied desire with a dreadful Many women argue, “Men and finale. David was in an unguarded COUNSELS WOMEN women can be very close friends place—on his rooftop, all alone. without anything going on.” Women What was he doing up there, any­ who say that usually have a man way? Relaxing? Daydreaming? ABOUT FOUR friend they refuse to give up because Putting his nose into his neighbor’s of an emotional dependency. Emo­ business? In any case, he was in an tional intimacy leads to emotional in­ unguarded place, one set up by Satan UNGUARDED AREAS fidelity, and emotional infidelity of­ himself. David could argue that his ten leads to physical infidelity. rooftop was a safe enough place to THAT CAN DESTROY Do not put yourself in an unguard­ be. but not that day. ed place. Satan is ready and waiting My confession to a close call to have you take the bait and ruin comes most humbly. I can tell you it MARITAL FIDELITY, your life as well as hurt many others. was all very innocent . . . at least in Your unguarded place may be at the beginning. work. It could be the doctor's office, Each morning, at precisely 8:25 BUT MEN NEED TO the grocery store, even the house you a . m ., I would walk my very scared live in. Move, change jobs, change and reluctant kindergartner from our LISTEN TOO. your doctor, take a different route if car to her classroom. We faced this need be. Just be certain to get out, routine each day, going through the and make it quick! same reassuring gestures: a big hug, Unguarded Eyes a confident smile, and a firm hand­ We usually think men are the ones shake. All to convince my scared lit­ stimulated by sight, but many women tle kitten that “Mommy will return.” myself again and again, “This is only have told me that a good-looking, 1 wasn't alone in this ritual. In the a friendship; nothing is going on.” well-built male can turn a woman's beginning, there were many shaky Then one morning, a light came on head just as quickly. legs and teary-eyed five-year-olds inside. I realized where I was headed, The eye is the window to the mind. facing a terrifying three hours. One and it was not to Bible study. I found Whatever we allow to come through by one, these children grew braver, myself deliberately getting up earlier will stimulate action of some sort. and soon the group had diminished to so I could spend more time with my The first look can trigger an affirm­ a crowd of two— my Amy and a tow- hair and makeup. I wanted to look my ing fact, “Yes, he is quite handsome.” head of a little guy, Jeffy. best for . . . just a friend? At 7:30 in Taking your eyes away from that Jeffy was escorted to class each the morning? Even I couldn't buy that. sight is wise, because the second morning by his Saks-Fifth-Avenue- I knew I liked being with him. I look is very likely to say, “Yes, he is looking father. You know the type: enjoyed his attention far too much handsome, and I would just like to square jaw, designer suits, and a per­ for this to remain a safe place. I was enjoy the scenery for a while.” This fect smile that would cut through any a coward and decided to just disap­ is getting into the danger zone. I call heart in a flash. pear. The Bible says it this way: "He it The Fatal Distraction. As it happened. Jeffy’s father and I [Joseph] . . . fled and ran outside” David allowed his eyes to wander. found ourselves walking to our cars (Genesis 39:12, NRSV). He was looking and wanting and together day after day. From the very Standing on the brink of adultery eventually was caught in a death start, I was aware of his cordial atti­ is not the time to meet and discuss trap. David lost his baby son, his dig­ tude toward Amy, as well as his at­ the situation that is developing. It is nity, a good friend, and the respect of

Fe br u a r y 1994 17 his family. Samson would also have time, time when we have complete mighty victories are key times for to say “Guilty as charged." He lost freedom, can be careless time. Satan to attack. his eyesight and eventually his life. Women may sometimes be left Kathleen was a successful busi­ Be cautious with your eyes. Do not alone at home for weeks at a time. nesswoman in her late thirties. She let them go unguarded. My husband was recently away for was raised in a Christian home and Trashy magazines and suggestive two weeks working on his doctorate. was married to a believer for 15 TV programs can influence you more A “dear, caring brother” in our con­ years. Three brown-eyed children— than you may imagine! Take soap gregation gave me a wink and of­ little clones of mom and dad—made operas—they create a witch who is fered to take care of my needs in the family complete. married to Joe Wonderful. Poor Joe Richard's absence. I gave him a boot A few months ago, Kathleen was Wonderful falls in love with Sweet in the behind! Alone times can be chosen as one of the top executives Sally, who would never treat Joe unguarded times. in her company. They rewarded her Wonderful as awful as his witchy During a loved one’s prolonged with a business trip to England, a wife. Soon, you'll be cheering Joe illness, your vulnerability is at its dream come true! The timing wasn't and Sally on, hoping that they'll get peak. Exhaustion of body and spirit good for her husband, and the chil­ together because Joe’s situation is so can weaken your usually strong ex­ dren’s school schedule complicated bad. The writers cunningly convince terior. All Satan needs is a toehold. any possibility of his going along. us to go against our standards. Kathleen was disappointed, but Satan can play that same head knew Michael had to stay home. game with you: This man is a much Anyway, she would be extremely better Christian than your husband. busy working. He pays more attention to you and Arriving in England put Kathleen the children than your husband. He in a dream world. The company treats you so much better, loves you I f w e k e e p o u r made exquisite housing arrange­ more . . . it must be God’s will. That ments with a very wealthy client and would never be God's voice. His his wife, who resided just outside of voice doesn't sound like that. His HEARTS CLEAN London. The man of the house was voice sounds like Exodus 20:14: tall and dark, and spoke with a “You shall not commit adultery”; British accent. The lady was short Hosea 3:1: "She is loved by another AND PURE BEFORE and round and had an irritating, and is an adulteress”; Matthew 5:27: squawky voice. “Do not commit adultery.”* Kathleen found herself promenad­ There just isn't any way to justify OUR LORD, ing all over English soil, enjoying sin, try as we may. It is sinful to the intoxicating fairy-tale land with look, lust, and love anyone except little thought of California, the kids, your own husband. Guard your eyes. WE WILL BE ABLE or the man to whom she said, "Till Unguarded Time death do us part." The good-looking “So be careful how you act; these TO STAY ON TRACK. Englishman caught her at an un­ are difficult days. Don't be fools; be guarded time, a time of success and wise” (Ephesians 5:15a, TLB). sheer euphoria. David could have used this verse on Satan laid the trap shrewdly for the day he met Bathsheba. He need­ Kathleen. She never considered her­ ed to be wise regarding his unguard­ self vulnerable. After all, she loved ed time. One day, he found time on her husband and her kids very much. his hands: “Not much to do here, Perhaps a soft shoulder to cry on, a But she paid a high price for the with all the other men off fighting a caring companion, a strong ship to romp in the rustic motherland. war. Guess I'll take a stroll on the carry you away from the pain, deso­ Michael found out the hard way rooftop to see what I can see.” If lation, and emptiness. Be alert to this from a friend. He left Kathleen David had been busy, things to do, vulnerable, unguarded time. alone. She is free to go to England people to see, a secretary to check Times of great victory can lead us now, or anywhere else she chooses. with, a boss who was expecting him, into a euphoric high. Life is great. How sorrowfully she cried to me. some sort of accountability . . . he We feel in control. All is well and She carried so much guilt she could could not so easily have slept with unsinkable. I do believe those were not bear it. Her marriage was ended Bathsheba. the famous last words about the Ti­ by her wrong choices during an un­ People who have no one to be ac­ tanic. Be alert. We are not usually as guarded high time. countable to are more likely to fall dependent on the Lord during the af­ An Unguarded Heart into tempting circumstances. If you terglow of success. There are many “Above all else, guard your heart, are your own boss, your schedule is outstanding Christian leaders who for it is the wellspring of life” your own business. You come and are now notches on Satan’s belt of (Proverbs 4:23). go at your leisure. This can be a real immorality. The mighty fall hard. The Bible refers to the heart as the liability. Everyone needs to be ac­ The journey back is long and diffi­ core of our very being. In Matthew countable to someone. Unguarded cult. Times of great success and 15, Jesus reveals that evil comes

18 H e r a l d oe H o lin ess forth from our heart first. Before ac­ “You can’t resist this one; listen to tion takes place, it is first in our Me.” Our words “1 trust me!” surely heart. Jeremiah 17:9 warns, “The bring sorrow to the Father. He heart is . . . desperately wicked” T h e r e a r e m a n y knows we cannot be trusted alone to (KJV). I think it is fair to say that if resist these delicious temptations. we keep our hearts clean and pure Do not leave your heart unprotect­ before our Lord, we will be able to OUTSTANDING ed. Satan knows right where to hit. stay on track. He sees your vulnerable spot, and he We must first guard our hearts CHRISTIAN LEADERS aims for it. Being in unguarded from desiring evil and that will keep places, watching with unguarded our bodies from doing evil. How can eyes, spending unguarded time, and we keep our hearts from desiring WHO ARE NOW having unguarded hearts will put us evil? The only way is to be washed in the dead center of the Garden. The daily by the Word of God (Ephesians serpent will invite us to eat, and we 5:26). We live in a world of devilish NOTCHES ON most assuredly will. Do not choose desires, thrills for the moment, temp­ to be somebody’s fool, losing every­ tations, far-out morals, loose living, thing. Be on guard. and media that promote this lifestyle SATAN’S BELT *NIV used throughout unless otherwise indicated. with all their might. Without the From Where Have All the Lovers Gone? by Pamela Condit Word of God to protect us, we will Kennedy. Used by permission of Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville. be reeled in and soon find ourselves OF IMMORALITY. in the frying pan. Pamela Kennedy We face the world alone if we has been married choose to walk out the door without to her husband, the Word cleansing and guiding us Richard, for 22 through the day. We unwisely trust then said, “I trust me!” years. They and our hearts to make good decisions We must sound a lot like Aaron at their three children on their own. The Lord must look at times when we hear the Lord warn live in Modesto, us many times and say, “When will us, “Don’t go there,” “Don’t read Calif. you ever learn?” that,” “Stay away from him,” or My family was invited to a friend’s home for a super Sunday. We had a grand day planned: church that morning, then home with our good buddies for a super meal and WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME super fellowship that afternoon. The day was going splendidly with good fellowship and great food. I noticed YOU TALKED ABOUT YOUR KIDS my young son drooping, so I decided a nap was in order. We marched him IN SUNDAY SCHOOL? to the older boy’s room for his slum­ ber. This room was a dream come true for any five-year-old— a number Raising of big. beautiful model planes hung K id s from the ceiling. I laid Aaron down, This new Dialog Series book is de­ tucked him in tight, and gave him signed for adult Sunday School the "don’t touch anything” speech. classes whose participants are I returned to the party in the fami­ raising kids. James Dobson, ly room, but, mindful of my son’s in­ Grace Ketterman, and other born curiosity streak. I checked on Christian parents give insights him and the model airplanes after a on topics such as discipline, un­ few minutes. Aaron was still lying WRITERS fair expectations, anger and there, eyes as big as chocolate Ho- James D( abuse, solving problems together, Ho's. his mind concocting some­ QCp 1' S° n let, and teaching independence. Grace Kc O thing grand, to be sure. 1 said. ’ w . HH083-411-450X Leader $3.95 "Aaron, Mommy is going to move and Otl HH083-411-4518 Student $4.95 you to another bedroom to sleep in. These airplanes are so tempting. I'm Order from your afraid you won't be able to resist f f m Y l l wN. ." H its ^ NAZARENE PUBLISHING HOUSE touching them. I just don’t trust you in here. Sugar." 1- 800- 877-0700 He was thoughtful for a moment.

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Kenyan Government Gives Go-Ahead AFRICA UNIVERSITY TO OPEN IN AUGUST A Letter of Authority has been granted country. One of the jobs of the com­ to the Africa Nazarene University by mission is to foster the development of the Kenya Commission for Higher private higher education to supplement Education, according to Richard F. an overburdened public system. Zanner, Africa regional director. The “The commission caught the imagi­ action will allow AND to begin recruit­ nation of Nazarene leaders in Africa The chapel at Africa Nazarene University ing students and faculty for its sched­ who foresaw the opportunity as a way seats 350 to 400 persons. uled opening in August. to support the denomination’s rapid The Letter of Authority is one of the growth on the continent," Zanner said. will be able to train its leadership as it final steps toward full recognition and "Although 30 applications have been focuses on the next century. Prior to accreditation by the Kenya govern­ submitted to the commission, Africa this, the only option available to those ment. It signifies that the commission Nazarene University is the only institu­ in Africa seeking postgraduate training has satisfied itself that ANU has a cred­ tion to have progressed this far." was to use the schools of other denomi­ ible plan, the resources needed to ANU plans to admit 50 students to nations or to incur the expense of over­ accomplish the plan, and that it will be bachelor of arts programs in the seas education." an asset to the nation. The commission schools of religion and business and 15 Although extensive construction has will continue to monitor the progress of to the graduate program in the School been completed, several more struc­ the new school for the next three years. of Religion. During the next several tures need to be built, according to At the end of this time, the Kenyan years, programs will be offered in com­ Zanner. The buildings constructed to Parliament can grant the final charter. puter science, mathematics, life sci­ this point have been financed by pri­ The charter is expected to be granted in ence, education, and human ecology. vate donations and scores of Work and time for the first ANU graduating class. "The Graduate School of Religion Witness teams. No General Budget Formed in 1985, the Commission for will become the seminary for the monies have been used, Zanner said. In Higher Education in Kenya oversees all Africa Region,” Zanner said. “For the addition to the buildings, ANU must postsecondary education within the first time, the Church of the Nazarene now purchase books for the library, hire faculty and staff, and develop administrative systems. The development of the new univer­ sity has been guided by the University Trust. In addition to Zanner. the group includes Theodore Esselstyn. coordina­ Three student dorms tor for education services in Africa; and the clock tower Harmon Schmelzenbach and Fred Otto, in Honor’s Court at directors for the Africa East Field; Africa Nazarene Uni­ Mark Moore, former provost; and A1 versity. Jones, current provost. LAYMEN PREPARE MISSIONARY HOME IN ALBANIA Three laymen from Kansas City First to Albania within one week of being Prior to the fall of Communism, Alba­ Church of the Nazarene recently notified of the need. Hayse said. nia was considered the most atheistic returned from a Work and Witness trip Albania is one of the newest mission nation in the world, Hayse said. Atheism to Albania, according to David Hayse, fields for the Church of the Nazarene. was written into the country's constitu­ Work and Witness coordinator. The men The government invited the denomina­ tion and government leaders did every­ spent 11 days in the former communist tion to come last year, and the Allisons thing possible to erase all mention of country preparing a house for Nazarene arrived in the country last summer. religion, including the sandblasting of missionaries David and Sandy Allison. The Allisons are graduates of crosses from tombstones in cemeteries. The group included Denny Noland, MidAmerica Nazarene College. They Because of their fear of a U.S. attack, master plumber; Jim Hartman, excava­ will be working in the areas of agricul­ they placed spears on fenceposts to ward tor; and Ken Miller, carpenter. The men ture and missions. off paratroopers and built some 800.000 remodeled the house, located in the capi­ The World Mission Division plans to concrete bunkers. tal city of Tirane, and installed all the send a Nazarenes In Volunteer Service For more information about the Skills plumbing. couple to the country in the near future Bank ministry, contact the Work and The men are a part of a Skills Bank and will recommend the sending of a Witness office at 6401 The Paseo, program administered by the Work and church planting couple to the country at Kansas City, MO 64131, or phone (816) Witness office. They were on the plane the General Board meeting in February. 333-7000, ext. 2321.

20 H e r a l d o f H o lin ess Leaders Sign Document on Social Concern NAZARENE EDUCATOR PARTICIPATES IN CDII Nazarene educator Michael Mata was in CDII. "It embraces both the call to the poor and marginalized that they vig­ among the more than 100 evangelical conversion and the summons to justice. orously share in costly ways and create leaders from across the U.S.A. who Obedience to Jesus’ teaching and exam­ social structures that empower everyone recently came together ple demands congregations that inte­ to be dignified participating members of to draft the second grate prayer, worship, evangelism, and their community,” said Sider in his Chicago Declaration of social transformation.” address to the convention. Evangelical Social The conference was convened by Other Nazarenes who participated in Concern. The meeting Ron Sider, president of Evangelicals for CDII included Steve Bringardner and was convened to cele­ Social Action (ESA). “In the next 10 Tom Humphries, both pastors on the brate the 20th anniver­ years, ESA hopes to nurture individuals Eastern Michigan District. sary of the first Chicago Declaration, to and congregations who are so in love Mata is professor of urban ministries assess the strengths and weaknesses of with Jesus Christ that they regularly and director of the Urban Ministries the church today, and to draft an updat­ lead people to personal faith in Him. Service Center at the School of Theolo­ ed declaration. and are so filled with compassion for gy in Claremont, Calif. The product of the conference, Chicago Declaration II— A Call for Evangelical Renewal, summons the church to be actively engaged in several NAZARENE PHYSICIAN HONORED BY JAYCEES areas. These include: a new self-under­ standing that actively unites evange­ David Mata, Nazarene physician, has established numerous programs for the lism, social transformation, and prayer: been awarded the “Outstanding Young migrant workers, including immuniza­ a call to be politically engaged yet not Person of the World” trophy by the tion programs, treatments for anemia bound by ideology nor limited by race, Junior Chamber International. The caused by intestinal parasites and mal­ gender, or class; and a desire to be bib­ award was presented during the 1993 nutrition, and a Well-Child program lically balanced, caring for the environ­ JCI World Congress in Hong Kong that assesses growth and development. ment. the family, the sanctity of human Nov. 21-27. A member of Woodburn, Oreg., Church of the Nazarene, Mata is a life, and the poor. The award is given annually to one graduate of Point Loma Nazarene Col­ According to Mata, the document person in each of 10 categories. Mata was the award recipient for the med­ lege, California State University, and emphasized the importance of holiness ical innovation category. Nominations the University of Minnesota Medical in the lives of believers. "There was a are received from throughout the School. He was featured in the August strong holiness undercurrent throughout world and winners are selected on 1992 issue of the Herald of Holiness. the entire conference,” said Mata. "I such criteria as: adherence to the prin­ David is the younger brother of was surprised and encouraged that we ciples of the JCI creed; how one’s Michael Mata (see above). were talking about the awesome holi­ achievement may have benefited his ness of God and of the need for holi­ or her community, nation, or the ness in our own lives.” world; and how each person’s Dr. Mata examines one of his young The one-page declaration expressed achievement or leadership may have patients. concerns for: those who do not know inspired others. Christ as Savior; the persistence of Previous award recipients have racism; the growing disparity between included John F. Kennedy, Henry the rich and the poor; the escalating Kissinger, Wayne Gretzky, and Orson violence, abuse, and disregard for the Welles. sanctity of human life; the brokenness Mata serves as medical director of in relationships between generations the Salud Medical Center in Wood- and within marriages and families; the bum, Oreg. His clinic serves predomi­ spiritual emptiness of modern secular nately poor clients, 80 percent of society; and rampant consumerism. whom are migrant farm workers from The document goes on to express the Mexico. Most of these have never commitment of those present to seen a doctor. stronger relationships with God and to The son of a Nazarene minister and joining with Him to overcome the areas grandson of migrant farm workers, of need cited in the declaration. Mata says that his goal is to “give "The gospel is not divided," said the hope and health to those who never had it before.” At the clinic, Mata has concluding paragraph of commitment Photo: Timothy J. Gonzales

Febru ary 1994 21 TOLER LEAVES NASHVILLE FIRST DAVIS DIES AT 98 Stan Toler has resigned from the posi­ In his letter of resignation, Toler told Leo C. Davis. 98, for­ tion of senior pastor of Nashville, the board he was “fully convinced" that mer district superinten­ Tenn., First Church of the Nazarene. the Lord led him to First Church to be a dent. died Nov. 26 in Toler made the announcement Dec. 5. “transitional pastor" following the 17- Bedford, Ind. Funeral His last Sunday at Nashville First year ministry of Millard Reed. Reed services were held Church was Jan. 17. Toler has joined left the post in 1991 when he was elect­ Nov. 29 at Davis John Maxwell's Injoy Ministries team. ed president of Trevecca Nazarene Col­ Memorial Church of He also will serve as pastor-in-resi- lege. the Nazarene in Bedford. dence at Southern Nazarene University. Toler had served as pastor at Davis officially retired in 1971 after T o ler has been inv o lv ed in Nashville First Church since July 1991. having served as superintendent of the Maxwell’s seminars for some time. He went to Nashville following seven Southwest Indiana District for 18 years. Maxwell is the senior pastor of Skyline years as senior pastor of Oklahoma He was ordained in 1922 and served as Wesleyan Church in San Diego. Sky­ City First Church of the Nazarene. a pastor and evangelist for almost 70 line is the largest congregation in the Ordained by the Church of Christ in years. Wesleyan Church. Christian Union, his credentials were He was a prolific writer, often on the After submitting his resignation to recognized by the Church of the topics of home missions, the Second the church board Nov. 14, Toler was Nazarene in 1985. Coming, and the doctrine of Scripture. asked by the board to reconsider and Toler and his family will continue to During his tenure as superintendent stay. He took more than a week before live in their present home in Nashville of the Southwest Indiana District, he reaffirming his decision to leave. at least through the current school year. saw the district grow from 57 churches to more than 100. KANSAS CITY TO HOST PILOT CHAPLAINCY PROGRAM "He was a great Christian gentle­ man," said General Superintendent Jer­ The Kansas City District and Chaplain­ part of the pilot program. In the pilot ald D. Johnson in describing Davis. “In cy Ministries have joined forces with program, which will last one year, busi­ his 90s, he continued to find ways of Marketplace Ministries to establish a nesses will contract with Marketplace ministering to others through such corporate chaplaincy program in the Ministries for a chaplain. The cost and things as writing letters of encourage­ Kansas City area, according to Curt the number of hours the chaplain works ment and a coffee-cup ministry where Bowers, Chaplaincy Ministries director. will be determined by the size of the he would pay weekly visits to a local The pilot program, called the Kansas company. Salaries and expenses for the restaurant to witness to others. City Project, was introduced to a group chaplains are paid by the cooperating "W e used to joke about his letters (to of nearly 40 pastors and business asso­ businesses. the Herald of Holiness) in opposition to ciates in a recent meeting at Nazarene By working closely with the Church the New International Version of the Headquarters. of the Nazarene, Marketplace Ministries Bible," said Johnson. “He would laugh. Marketplace Ministries is a non- anticipates that most of the chaplains in He wasn’t a cantankerous man; he was denominational parachurch organization the program will be Nazarene ministers. as sweet as pie." that supplies chaplains to businesses and "Our pastors are excited about this Davis is survived by his wife, Thel­ corporations throughout the U.S. The new project." said Keith Wright, Kansas ma; and three daughters. June, Mary, Dallas-based organization has a staff of City district superintendent. "As I see it. and Linda. 160 chaplains and support personnel the more Christian presence we can working with 106 companies in 21 have in the community, the better. We CHA DELEGATES NEEDED states, according to Gil Strickland, pres­ can have Nazarene ministers in compa­ ident and founder of Marketplace Min­ nies throughout the Kansas City area.” The Christian Holiness Association istries. Some of the companies using As a corporate chaplain, a minister (CHA) will hold its 126th national Marketplace Ministries chaplains are will do most of the duties of a pastor. convention at Nashville, Tenn.. First Pilgrim's Pride, McLean Company, and They will be available for counseling, Church of the Nazarene, Apr. 19-21, Texas Utilities Services. weddings, funerals, and crisis interven­ 1994. Jack Stone, general secretary, “Marketplace Ministries is an evan­ tion. has issued a call for 50 volunteer ministers and laymen who would like gelistic arm of the church,” Strickland "At least 50 percent of the workforce to serve as delegates for the Church said. “All of our chaplains are church in the U.S. does not attend church any­ of the Nazarene without expense to people. In fact they are required to be where,” Strickland said. “Our chaplains the General Board. involved in ministry in a local church." will be serving as pastors to people Anyone interested should submit According to Strickland, more than without pastors." his or her name, address, and name 500 persons have been saved through For more information about the of local church to the General Secre­ the ministry of Marketplace Ministries. Kansas City Project or Marketplace tary, Church of the Nazarene, 6401 At least 300 of these have joined a local Ministries, contact the Chaplaincy Min­ The Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64131. church. istries office at 6401 The Paseo. Kansas Those selected as delegates will be The Kansas City Project will begin City, MO 64131. or phone (816) 333- notified on or about Mar. 1, 1994. once five businesses have agreed to be a 7000, ext. 2279.

22 H er a l d oi H o lin ess N IN E D IS T R IC T S R E A C H P E N S IO N S G O A LNTS APPOINTS GROSSE NINE DISTRICTS REACH PENSIONS GOALNTS Chaplain David Grosse Nine districts paid 100 percent or more American, and Western Latin Ameri­ Colonel (Ret.), U.S. Air of their Pensions and Benefits Fund for can. Force, has accepted the the 1992-93 assembly year, according The Hawaii Pacific District has paid position of director of to Don Walter, acting director of Pen­ at least 100 percent of its fund amount Continuing Education sions and Benefits USA. for 26 consecutive years. The Alaska of Ministry at Nazarene Sixteen other districts paid at least District has paid at least 100 percent Theological Seminary, 93 percent and 35 districts paid at least for 18 consecutive years. according to Gordon Wetmore, NTS 90 percent. Three quarters of the 80 “Full participation in the Pensions president. Grosse began his new assign­ U.S. districts paid 90 percent or more. and Benefits Fund is vital,” Walter ment Dec. 1. The nine districts paying at least 100 said. “The church today is the means of Grosse’s responsibilities will include: percent include: Alaska, East Ten­ God's provision for those who have chairing the NTS advisory council for nessee, Hawaii Pacific, Navajo Nation, served in the past, for those who serve continuing education, development of a Northwestern Ohio, Sacramento, now, and for those who will serve in formal program for continuing educa­ Southern California, Southwest Uatin the years ahead." tion for NTS, and communicating with district superintendents and pastors MVNC RADIO STATION HONORED about the involvement of NTS faculty in WNZR 90.9-FM, Mount Vernon Naza­ school and college radio. continuing education programs. Addi­ rene College’s student-operated radio The station was selected as a finalist tionally, Grosse will direct continuing station, received the 1993 Marconi Col­ based on a format tape sample and an education programs for institutional lege Radio Award for format program­ essay submitted to a screening commit­ chaplains and laypersons. ming achievement. The award was pre­ tee. The essay described the station and "Grosse will help NTS establish a sented in November to station manager the audience reaction to its format. continuing education program that will Mitch Barber during ceremonies at the WNZR features light contemporary place the resources of NTS at the dis­ Bismarck Hotel in Chicago. Christian music throughout the day and posal of Nazarene churches throughout The Marconi College Radio Awards, programs such as Dobson’s “Focus on North A m erica," said A1 Truesdale, named in honor of radio pioneer the Family" in the morning and NTS dean. "He is very rich in experi­ Guglielmo Marconi, was established in evening. The station operates daily ence in both developing continuing edu­ 1990 to recognize excellence in high from 6 a . m . to midnight. cation programs and utilizing current technology in providing those programs for Air Force chaplains.” To this point, continuing education at NTS has been directed by a standing faculty committee. ‘‘They have done a great job,” Truesdale said. "However, they have had to share their time with other teaching and committee assign­ ments. This appointment will allow us to elevate the importance of continuing education at NTS.” A graduate of Eastern Nazarene Col­ lege and Nazarene Theological Semi­ nary, Grosse has served as a chaplain in the U.S. Air Force for 27 years. As a chaplain he has developed programs in continuing education for chaplains in the U.S.A.F. MANUAL AVAILABLE A Personad-Cizedn^madFor The 1993 M anu al of the Church of the Nazarene has now been published and is available to our people; therefore all provi­ Home, Church, or Anya)here sions of this Manual become effective as of the date February 1 ,1 9 9 4 . Whether at home, church, or on the go, the Sing to the Lord personal­ sized hymnal can easily slip into your coat pocket or purse. Contents are Donald D. Owens the same as the pew edition and feature a handsome and durable binding Chairman in soft black buckram. Makes an ideal gift. HHMB-670 $19.95 Board of General Superintendents Order Your Copy Today!

1 - 8 0 0 - 8 7 7 -0 7 0 0 Lillenas Publishing Company Febr u a r y 1994 HURRICANE ANDREW: ONE YEAR LATER [E d ito r’s note — Jacqueline T. Graves to be removed. This destruction of visited Southern Florida last summer to material things put everyone on the see how families were coping one year same level. Suddenly, there were no after Hurricane Andrew. This story more rich, no more poor—just hurting, was prepared from her report.J scared people grateful to be alive.” Tom's lesson from the storm was In the year since Hurricane Andrew taught by a fence. "It was interesting to One of many streets in Homestead, Fla., struck Florida and Louisiana with such see the sudden cooperation between where debris from Hurricane Andrew still force, the disaster has been replaced on people who, the day before, barely sits in front of homes. the evening news with other stories. spoke to each other," he said. “Almost Photo by Jacqueline T. Graves However, the people of Southern Flori­ everyone in our neighborhood had da and other areas continue to rebuild stockade fences. After the storm no their homes and their lives. one’s fence was left standing. Without Ben and Delores Ward have lived in those wooden barricades people began weekend for the past year. Homestead for 28 years. Ben works for sharing what little they had.” “When I first heard about the hurri­ the Miami Herald and Delores operates Help came from many places includ­ cane 1 didn’t stop and pray, 'Lord do a Christian school. They have two ing government agencies, church orga­ you want me to go to Homestead?’ I sons, Tom and Doug, who live in the nizations, and individuals. One group just knew that those people were my area with their families. Each of the who provided extensive help was from neighbors and they were hurting,” said families lost their home as a result of Melbourne, Fla., First Church of the Mike Wohl. one of the team members the hurricane in 1992. Nazarene. According to the Ward's, a from Melbourne. “I knew that if Jesus The storm didn't just hit, the Wards group from Melbourne has made the were here he would be down there said. It attacked. The Ward family 170-mile trek to Homestead each working, sweating, and helping.” clung together through what seemed like an eternity of howling, slashing rain. Debris hurled past their heads. FLORIDA CHURCHES STILL NEED HELP When the sun rose the next morning, Several Nazarene churches in the viduals coming to the area must be they discovered the shattered remains Homestead, Fla., area continue their self-contained. Additionally, building of their homes. struggle to rebuild more than a year codes in the area prohibit anyone but “The first few days after the hurri­ after Hurricane Andrew devastated licensed professionals from doing cane were a nightmare," Veronica, the their community. At least eight church­ many of the needed tasks. Most profes­ Ward's daughter-in-law, said. “We es still feel the effects of the storm, sionals must be licensed in Dade didn't brush our teeth for four days. some still meeting in rented buildings County. We had no fresh water, no toilet facili­ while they rebuild their sanctuaries. “Another problem the churches are ties, and no dry place to sleep.” The congregation of Goulds Church facing is the loss of people,” said Tom and Veronica Ward and their of the Nazarene continues to worship Clyde Serrott, pastor of Corral Village three children have lived in a 24-foot in a tent more than 15 months after its Church of the Nazarene. Serrott. who travel trailer since the hurricane. Tom sanctuary was destroyed by the hurri­ served as Work and Witness coordina­ has been able to continue working, but cane. Most of the money for a new tor following the storm, said that many many people lost their places of sanctuary is available for a new struc­ people have had to leave the communi­ employment along with their homes. ture, but building codes have hampered ty because they lost their homes and/or The Wards attend Princeton, Fla., efforts to move forward on construc­ their jobs. “Many churches have faced Church of the Nazarene. The church tion, according to Robert Spear, South­ significant losses of people, which sanctuary was leveled but their old ern Florida district superintendent. results in loss of income,” Serrott said. sanctuary withstood the storm. “We Miami First Church continues to There have been some blessings as a were trying to decide whether to meet in a school building. They were result of the storm, according Spear. restore the old building or raze it and 30 days away from the opening of a “There is a new spirit on our district,” build a new structure," said Ben Ward, new sanctuary when Hurricane he said. “Also, people in the communi­ who is chairman of the church board. Andrew destroyed everything, Spear ty have had an opportunity to see “It made the decision for us by with­ said. Princeton First Church is using Nazarenes facing the same losses and standing the storm. We are refurbishing their gymnasium and old sanctuary for pressures as they did. Many of those it to use for services until we build our services as they make plans to replace have been impressed enough to start new sanctuary." a building that was destroyed by the attending services, particularly at “In many ways the storm was a storm. churches which helped to meet their blessing,” Delores said. “The hurricane There have been many individuals needs following the hurricane.” reduced everyone to an equal level. and Work and Witness groups willing Individuals and groups wanting to Everywhere you looked people’s pos­ to help, but major obstacles stand in help are encouraged to call the South sessions were broken and soggy and their way. Because of the destruction, Florida District office at (407) 393- piled up in a heap by the curb waiting housing is limited and groups and indi­ 0001 before making any plans.

24 H f.r a l d o f H o lin ess In a Wom an’ s V oice

than my daddy.” Joey liked her Live Fully, Love dream. As Joey and Rachel sang "Jesus Loves Me" together, I went to talk to Joey’s father. He told me about the memorial plans, and thanked Golden Deeply, and Be Glad Gate Compassionate Ministries for the funeral fund that had been estab­ REBECCA LAIRD den made me miss Clark’s creativi­ lished years before to lessen the con­ ty—he had helped turn the dusty stant financial stress on the family. patch of land into a lovely city gar­ Then Joey's dad told me of the den. time a Catholic priest had come to Six months after Clark died, the visit Joey in the hospital and had phone rang with the news that our shown him a picture of Jesus. Joey young friend. Joey, was failing fast. looked at the picture and said, “Hey, Seven years earlier, when Joey was that’s the same guy who comes to me hospitalized with odd symptoms, his in my dreams when I'm afraid." The family had remembered the name of priest was dumbstruck, but Joey Rebecca Laird is the author o f Ordained our church and mission from a chil­ wasn’t. He knew who that guy was. Women in the Church of the Nazarene: dren’s program in which Joey had My husband, Michael’s, last words The First Generation and a professional participated. People from Golden with Joey were, “I’ll see you next writer and editor in Summit, N.J. Gate Community Church were there time, Joseph, in this life or the next." when the unimaginable diagnosis Joey hugged him and nodded. came—a blood transfusion given at When I remember Joey now, I can infancy had silently infected him with still see him eyeing a banana in our AIDS CLAIMED TWO OF MY DEAR the HIV virus. fruit bowl and asking for one—then friends too soon this year. Clark Har- During the ensuing years, Joey eating three in a row. I see his joy rah was 44, Joseph Benko only 12. mischievously bounced in and out of when I told him to eat as much as he Their lives brought such kindness and our lives. Whether squirming at wanted of his chocolate birthday joy to my life, and their deaths have church, racing through the park on cake. I see him smile and wave at us left holes in my heart. his bike, or long-jumping down our for the last time. Just before we moved across the hallway, Joey brought joy country, Clark came over to say to those around him. good-bye and share a cup of tea. He Late last summer, my was always thin, but now he was family stopped in San frail, and his eyes were hollow. His Francisco on our way mind, usually vigorous and opinion­ home from vacation. We We hold fast to the truth that ated, was now confused. Just before needed to say good-bye. leaving, Clark held out a hand-em­ We had been forewarned the pain of separation will be broidered baby blanket and said, that Joey had gone blind overcome in ultimate reunion. "This is for Rachel and Megan; your and his left side was par­ daughters won’t remember me, but tially paralyzed. After the tell them that this was mine." Hon­ first words were spoken, ored by his kindness, I took the gift, we rejoiced that bright, unaware that he would be gone in a wise-cracking Joey still resided in the At our house, when we miss Clark matter of weeks. He knew he was dy­ body that slowly was shutting down. and Joey, we light a candle and thank ing. Joey reached out to touch three- God for their friendship. We are hold­ When the call came telling of year-old Rachel’s face. He had held ing fast to the truth that the pain of Clark's death. I felt sad but didn’t Rachel and Megan when they were separation will be overcome one day grieve. Later, when I visited San tiny babies. He had chased Rachel in an ultimate reunion. Until then, we Francisco and walked around my for­ when she was a toddler. Joey now will keep doing what we’ve been do­ mer home, which he had occupied af­ asked, “Will you be my girlfriend, ing. Extend our lives to others; let ter our departure, buried tears sprang Rachel?” She shyly climbed up on them touch us too. Be vulnerable. to my eyes when I saw the succulent the couch to sit beside him. She asked Pray together. Live fully. Light a can­ plants he had planted and the stack of him why he couldn’t walk or see, and dle in memory of those gone on be­ kindling he had given to us many then said, “Joey, I dreamed that you fore, and be glad. God has given us months earlier. The flourishing gar­ were standing up, all better, and taller each other. ^

F e b r u a r y 1994 25 THE QUESTION BOX CONDUCTED BY WESLEY D. TRACY, Editor

A guest preacher told our congregation that if we Thus, their sermons and books on redemption are full of were faithful in tithes and offerings, God would surely “paid the penalty” language. A few years ago, I held in prosper us. He didn't know that he was preaching to my hand a piece of Sunday School literature for young farmers who had borrowed money to keep our church children that was published by a Calvinist publisher. It open and were then hit by a three-year drought. Was told the children, “God killed Jesus for your sins.” God unfaithful, or was the preacher wrong? It is not just that a child’s likely response to such lan­ If the speaker was teaching the theology of prosperity guage will be to resent God and feel sorry for Jesus, (give-to-get theory), he was surely mistaken. One’s though that is bad enough. The real problem is that such righteousness and one’s bank balance may have nothing penal satisfaction language fits hand in glove with limit­ in common. No one was more holy than Jesus, and He ed atonement. That is, the idea that Jesus did not die for died penniless. everyone, but only for the elect. First Timothy 6 tells us that God’s richest gifts are not Therefore, unless one is a five-point Calvinist, embrac­ financial. We are to flee from the love of money and ing total depravity, unconditional election, limited atone­ pursue the true riches: righteousness, godliness, faith, ment, irresistible grace, and eternal security of the believ­ love, endurance, gentleness, eternal life. These become er, one should avoid the language of your evangelist. “the treasure of a good foundation for the future . . . life Those who hold the Wesleyan view of the world and that really is life” (v. 19, NRSV). of the God of the Bible choose to speak of Christ’s re­ Our evangelist repeatedly declared, “God killed demption as an act of divine grace without pushing the His Son, Jesus, for your sins.” Is that the way holi­ distinct persons of the Triune God into individualized ness people talk about the Atonement? anthropic action—such as one killing the other. Further, The preacher probably meant well, but his words are and more important, we embrace a substitutionary, vi­ injudicious and theologically uninformed. This phrasing carious view of the Atonement. We speak of Jesus suf­ is embraced only by the most rigid Calvinists who sub­ fering for us, or suffering in our place, but the formula scribe to the "penal satisfaction” theory of atonement. “God killed Jesus” is foreign to our tradition, and, I be­ The idea focuses upon a ju s t God who simply will not or lieve, to the Scriptures. cannot forgive sins until someone pays the bill in full! Adventure and Romance... with a Christian Heartbeat \ ^

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26 H er a l d o f H o lin e ss Foundations of the Faith in Philippians

those who are in Christ and working God’s Health Care together for the spiritual health of the church, God will energize their de­ sires, their wills. God will direct their yearning so that they will desire His Plan for the Church own good pleasure (another term for His will). God will energize our ener­ ROGER L. HAHN Almost all readers have applied the gies to work for His will. By itself, verse to their own personal relation­ verse 13 sounds as if God does every­ ships with God. thing and we are merely puppets in Recent scholarship has pointed to His hands. But verse 12 declares that several facts about the Greek text of we must be working together to the Philippians 2 :1 2 that offer other (and completion of the spiritual health of healthier) interpretations. First, the the church. The two verses together "you" of verses 12 and 13 is plural in proclaim a glorious balance of human the original language. Some would effect and God’s direction. translate “you all,” but the point is Sometimes we try to do everything Roger L. Hahn teaches New Testament clear that Paul is addressing the in our own strength. We can’t and we at Southern Nazarene University. church rather than any single individ­ don't have to. Sometimes we want ual. Second, the word “salvation" had God to hand us complete directions a variety of secular meanings in the for our every move. He doesn’t. But Greek of the first century. D e liv e r­ He has promised to energize and di­ ance from sickness was a common rect our thoughts and wills, our hands With fear and trembling work your meaning, which we capture in En­ and our feet. Then, if we will work. own spiritual health to completion; glish by the single word “health.” He will work in us and through us. for God is the one who is working Paul's command is for all of us in the What a magnificent spiritual balance among you both to desire and to work church to work together for our mutu­ for the health of the church! for the sake of His good pleasure al health. It is possible that he meant For further study: (I ) Read Ephe­ (Philippians 2:12/M3).* our physical health, but the natural sians 4:11-16. What picture of the Too MUCH OF ANY GOOD THING Can understanding of the health of the healthy church is presented there? make a person sick. I like to exercise church is its spiritual health. Third, What implications does it have for and I like to rest. Both are necessary; the word "work" meant to both are recommended for good work thoroughly or to health; and too much of either one work out to completion. will make me sick rather than healthy. Paul used it in the tense Balance is the key to physical health. and mood commanding Balance is also the key to the spiritual continuing action. Thus, God’s health care plan health of a church. Philippians 2:12- Philippians 2; 12 calls on for the church is 13 provides a fascinating insight into us as a church to always one aspect of the balance God has de­ be working toward the better than Hillary’s. signed for the health of the church. fulfillment of the church’s The King James Version translated spiritual health. the final phrase of Philippians 2:12, If we stop at the end of "Work out your own salvation with verse 12, we could easily fear and trembling.” Though a techni­ assume that it was all our work. Verse how we work together for the spiritu­ cally correct translation, the words 13 sees the matter differently. "God is al health o f the church ? (2) Read "Work out your own salvation” have the one who is w o rkin g among you." John 14:26 and 16:13-15. What do led to misunderstanding. Some have This word for w o rk or w o rkin g in these verses teach us about how God concluded that these words contradict verse 13 is different from that of verse energizes our wills and desires? Jot Paul’s teaching of salvation by grace 12. We could well translate verse 13, down some examples of times the through faith. Others have not wor­ "God is the one who is energizing Holy Spirit guided your thoughts to ried about a contradiction in Paul, but you.” Energizing us for what? "Both do God's will. <3) Write a brief prayer they have eagerly grabbed Philippi­ to will (or desire) and to work ener­ asking the Lord to guide you to some ans 2:12 to defend their personal reli­ getically for the sake of His good specific steps that will improve the gious choices when those choices ran pleasure." This is a glorious piece spiritual health o f your church. ^ against the teaching of the church. of good news! Paul states that, for ‘Scripture quotations are the author's own translation.

Fe br u a r y 1994 27 February’s 8. The following Christian schools have installed new presidents: Fuller Theological Seminary, Nyack College, Colorado Christian University, Northwest Nazarene 10-Pokt Quz College, Canadian Baptist Seminary, and Greenville College. Which one is the new president of Northwest Nazarene College? A. Richard J. M ouw D. Rich Hagood 1. According to Chuck Colson, which of the following B. David Schroeder E. Barrie J. Palfreyman church leaders recently argued that Paul was a C. Ronald R. Schmidt F. Robert E. Smith homosexual? A. John S. Spong, Episcopal Bishop 9. According to Christianity Today, what percent of B. William Sloan Coffin, former pastor of Riverside American public school children usually carry a gun or Church, New York other weapon to school? C. W. A. Criswell, First Baptist, Dallas, Tex. A. 001% C. 20% B. 11.8% D. 31% 2. The governing board of which of the following denominations recently voted down a resolution that 10. Which of the following groups recently took a affirmed the Bible as the only sure rule of faith and Maryland school principal to court for banning sexually practice and labeled homosexual practice as explicit T-shirts in his school? unscriptural? A. American Civil Liberties Union A. The Assemblies of God B. National Education Asociation B. American Baptist Church C. Two Live Crew C. Roman Catholic Diocese of Boston D. The Philadelphia Phillies D. Presbyterian Church, USA

3. Which of the following Christian schools had rock V— Of ;D and roll singer Billy Joel as a commencement speaker — 6 :a—8 ‘v—l :a—9 :v— s :a— t Lo—e [q—z ‘v—i and gave him an honorary doctorate? SH3MSNV A. Oral Roberts University B. Biola College C. Fairfield University D. Nebraska Wesleyan

4. There are 1 billion Muslims in the world and 2.5 billion pantheists. How many Christians are there in the SoloPAC world today? A. 1.2 billion C. 900 m illion B. 3 billion D. 1.7 billion

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28 When Y ou P ray

Praying When It Hurts

His redeeming and healing action in The answer is. He is where He has the midst of the tragedy. I do not have always been, directly identified and to deny the hurt to have confidence in participating in our hurt. He is recon­ God's love. Walter Bruggeman boldly ciling the world to himself through declares, “1 propose that access into Christ (2 Corinthians 5:19). “God has life is mostly through the resistant said, ‘Never will I leave you: never door of pain . . . Praise always hap­ will I forsake y o u '” (Hebrews 13:5, pens midst the irreducible reality of NIV). His word to the apostle Paul pain" (Praises of Israel. Fortress was, "My grace is sufficient for you. Press, 133). for my power is made perfect in E. Dee Freeborn teaches practical theol­ Some people insist that true Chris­ weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9, NIV). ogy and spiritual formation at Nazarene tians always enjoy the “victorious God is with us in our sufferings. In Theological Seminary. life" demonstrated by a constant and through Christ He is acquainted smile and complete command of all with our sorrows and grief! life’s problems. Surely, Jesus was not It's not a matter of how much less I holding a praise service in the Garden would suffer if God really cared. It is of Gethsemane when Luke tells us more a matter of my understanding O n a w i n d s w e p t F r id a y n i g h t , Ken "being in anguish, he prayed more how much He suffered that I might and his new fiancee were on their earnestly, and his sweat was like never he alone in my hurt! God has way home from college to spend drops of blood falling to the ground" not kept a safe distance from our Easter weekend with their families (Luke 22:44, NIV). The writer to the predicament, but suffers when we and announce their engagement. Hebrews reminds us that "During the suffer. That is astounding! Though Rounding a curve, Ken faced an on­ days of Jesus' life on earth, he of­ Christ, being both human and divine, coming car that had drifted over the fered up prayers and petitions with understood the purpose of His suffer­ center line. He swerved toward the loud cries and tears to the ditch, but could not escape the colli­ one who could save him sion. Though his fiancee survived, from death, and he was Ken was killed outright. heard because of his rev­ Ken was the only son. the shining erent submission” (He­ light, who had won a prestigious brews 5:7, NIV). How much less scholarship to the state university. Why are we obsessed What hurt, what loss! It's during with always appearing would I suffer if times like these that the “why" ques­ “victorious” and having it tions seem to come as a flood, sweep­ all together? Are we God really cared? ing over us and drowning us in a lack afraid to admit our need of answers. of help? We are quite How do we pray in times like good at helping others, these? How do we pray to a God who heroic during natural dis­ seems to let good people hurt? W hy asters. But the "beautiful people" and ing, we simply do not. We do not does He lei it go on? “success” cults lure us on to enshrine know why. But, we are not alone! He One of the first things we must do our egoism. We have yet to fully is with us! is recognize that God does not turn grasp the lesson of Scripture that we Further, the Resurrection shouts the evil into good. Evil remains evil and "need each other." message of hope. There is not only tragedy is still tragedy. Romans 8:28 If we are going to make any consolation and comfort for today but says. “And we know that in all things progress in prayer when it hurts, we a guarantee of final victory over sin God works for the good of those who are going to have to let go of the and death in the future! In the words love him . . ." (N1V. emphasis mine). "why" question and ask the “where" of my friend and colleague, Paul Bas­ 1 may not be able to thank God for question. “Where is God?" Not. sett, “Will you let Christ keep His the tragedy, but 1 can thank Him for “why?" magnificent and costly promises?"

F e b r u a r y 1994 29 Scenes from Our Heritage PREACHING TO CAPTIVE SPIRITS

by Donna Fletcher Crow

illingness to do prison ministry was a distempers are obliged to lie together or on the Boor requirement for membership in a and must pay two shillings ten pence per week for Methodist society. The 1778 Confer­ such lodging. But,” she hastened to add, “you may be ence asked, “Is it not advisable for us assured we shall in no wise go near cases of smallpox to visit all the jails we can?” The an­ or similar contagion." swer was, “By all means. There cannot As Miss Peters turned to lead the way to the prison be a greater charity.” gate, a worker asked, “I have been given to under­ Wesley himself modeled prison ministry. The stand that even prisoners for debt must pay garnish to records show that in one nine-month period he the jailers.” preached 67 times in various jails. And his brother, “Yes, that is true. James Oglethorpe who heads a Charles, was likewise a tireless prison worker. His reform committee has made two reports to Parliament last publication was Prayers for a Condemned Male­ on these abuses. We still hope for amelioration, but at factor. In it he noted, “These prayers have been an­ present, when taken into custody and sent to prison, swered, Thursday, April 28, on nineteen malefactors, every prisoner is expected to pay a total of five who all died penitent.” pounds, sixteen shillings and four pence in fees. This is divided between the warden, the tipstaff, and the WSeveral Methodists distinguished themselves in clerk of the judge who ordered the committal.” prison ministries, but none more so than Sarah Peters “But what if they can’t pay?” Catherine couldn't who spoke at the Foundry, looking for volunteers to imagine the horror that was about to be opened to visit prisons. “This very week," Miss Peters told the them. congregation, "there are ten malefactors under sen­ “When the miserable wretch has worn out the char­ tence of death who would be glad of any friends who ity of his friends, and consumed the money which he could go and pray with them.” has raised upon the sale of his clothes and bedding, Quailing inwardly at what she knew she would be and has eaten his last allowance of provisions, he required to face, Catherine Perronet joined the band soon grows weak for want of food, with the symp­ of workers around Sarah Peters after the service. "I toms of a hectic fever. When he is no longer able to shall go with you," Catherine pledged. stand, if he can raise three pence to pay the fee of the She was still shaking inwardly when she turned to common nurse of the prison, he obtains the liberty of leave and saw her special friend. Phillip, among the being carried into the sick ward and lingers on for a volunteers. His presence bolstered her, as did that of month or two on charity rations. Then dies." her headmaster, Silas Told, and two other Society “But can nothing be done about it?” members. Still, Catherine could not avoid having sec­ “Ogelthorpe's Committee is striving with petitions ond thoughts that afternoon when they met Sarah Pe­ to Parliament. There is hope of ameliorating legisla­ ters outside Newgate Prison. tion. But in the meantime, it seems most fit that we “There are three large wards on the common side," should strive for the souls of these unhappy prisoners. Miss Peters explained. “Here the prisoners are There is little we can do for them here but prepare obliged to lie on the floor if they cannot furnish them­ them for a better world to come. Let us proceed." selves with bedding— this is hired out at a cost of a As a seasoned warrior in this area of graft and cor­ shilling per week. There are also two smaller wards, ruption, Sarah approached the Ordinary, a Mr. Taylor, including an exceedingly noisome one for women. A who, but for the fact that he stood without the walls, number of rooms on the master's side are let out at in­ looked far meaner and more disreputable than any of definite charges to occupants who can pay the war­ his prisoners. “You shall not obstruct our entrance to­ den. In some rooms, persons who are sick of different day. Mr. Taylor. The God of all compassion shall

30 H er a l d o f H o lin ess make an entrance for us so that our acts of compas­ “I can do it, Phillip. But stay by me.” sion and mercy may continue.” As she accompanied The determined Miss Peters shepherded their small her brave words with the clink of bribe money, the party forward to the cell of a prisoner named Lancas­ group was allowed to ter. The turnkey opened pass. the barred door, then Catherine thought she closed it behind them. was prepared for the fetid a l ig n a n t d is e a s e s r a v a g e d Sarah encouraged Lan­ air and squalid, ver­ M caster to tell his story. He minous surroundings. THE RAG-COVERED BODIES was very young, just But as the great iron bar above 20, Catherine clanked into place across SHE SAW ON EVERY SIDE OF HER. judged, yet he told of the heavy oak door be­ having lived a life of hind them, and she knew great wickedness, includ­ herself locked inside with ing having robbed the desperate murderers and Foundry of all its brass felons as well as with the malignant diseases that rav­ and candlesticks. "But shortly I shall be with Jesus in aged the rag-covered bodies she saw on every side of Paradise. This morning, about five o-clock, the Sun of her, she was gripped with panic. Righteousness arose in my dark cell, and I am now so “You needn’t do this, Catherine. Shall I take you full of God and heaven that I am like a barrel of new home?” With the sound of Phillip’s voice, the terror wine ready to burst for vent.” subsided. continued on page 43

F e b r u a r y 1994 31 Pastor Pearl, Not Over

by Jeanette D. Gardner

hen it comes to ministry, no age limits school diploma. And after the children were grown, I or mandatory retirements exist. Just became an LVN and had attended beauty school. I did ask Pearl Hillman. like to read and study, and I enjoyed teaching. But go­ ing to Bible college at my age was something else! "I was not sure it was God’s will for me to go. I felt if 1 visited the school. I'd know for sure. So I Hew to Colorado Springs. I didn't think I was worthy or ac­ Pearl is an amazing lady. The moth­ ceptable or that they’d want me at my age. But I took er of 6, grandmother of 37, great­ my physicals, gave references, and started checking it grandmother of more than 70, and out. I turned 69 years old the day before I enrolled in great-great-grandmother of 3, she has Bible college.” enough love, not only to envelop her whole family College was stressful for Pearl, but she needn't but to extend beyond. Her caring stretches into the have worried. Although she was the school's oldest 7,500-person community of Crockett. Tex. There, 86- student, she passed her entrance exams with flying year-old Pearl is the pastor of Crockett Church of the colors—even placing second in Old Testament WNazarene. knowledge. Four years later, she graduated amid About the time most ministers are retiring, or think­ thunderous applause. ing about it, Pearl was just getting started. Pearl was Still thirsting for more theological knowledge. in her late 60s when her husband died. She had come Pearl pursued a seminary degree. She graduated with to Christ when she was in her 30s and had spent all a master of divinity degree when she was 77 years those years continually hungering for more of Him. old. Pearl still wanted to That hunger to know God caused an intense interest learn more. She audited in spiritual matters. When Pearl’s four oldest children classes at Asbury for were in Bible college. Pearl pored overEARL their GRADUATED letters and FROM SEMINARY two more years. R When Pearl first start­ wished she could join them. When Pearl read AT THE AGE OF 77. ed her theological edu­ about Nazarene Bible cation. she thought she C ollege in C olorado might want to work Springs, she began clip­ with Christian educa­ ping articles and pictures tion. However, the chal­ about it from the Herald lenges of the pastorate began to appeal to her. of Holiness and other “I wanted to be able to tell people what I wished Nazarene publications. someone had told me," Pearl explains. "A former pas­ As Pearl hoarded every tor’s wife suggested I apply for a church, but I said, piece of information she could get her hands on, she ‘No, when God wants me to have a church. He’ll give secretly dreamed of encouraging a grandson, or per­ it to me. I won't have to ask.” ' haps a son-in-law, to attend the college. Pearl was right. The last day of Nazarene camp At Pearl’s first General Assembly, in Dallas, she meeting, the district superintendent from Houston gathered more printed ammunition from the NBC called, offering her the pastorate of Crockett Church booth. She watched the video about the college over of the Nazarene. Eighty-year-old Pearl took this as and over again, studied literature, and tagged after the “being straight from the Lord" and packed her bags students, wanting to hear more about this ministry for Crockett. training ground. How did the people of Crockett respond when this “The idea just possessed me of somebody in my chipper, female senior citizen appeared on the scene? family going there,” she declares adamantly. “Gradu­ "I think they were a little bit leery because I was a ally, the realization came that / was the one God Yankee,” Pearl admits. “I was from Kansas. But still. wanted to send to this school. I thought, Me? No way! After32 all, I was in my late 60s. I was even a great- H e r a l d o f H o lin ess great-grandmother. And besides, it had been years since I’d attended school. I had earned my high the Hill at 86

Pearl Hillman prepares to serve Communion to her congregation in Crockett.

Pearl is popular with the kids in her congregation— especially when she buys treats at the local Dairy Queen. Photos by Dan Piotrowski.

I THINK PREACHING IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING 1 DO.” A g e h a s l it t l e TO DO WITH ABILITY, AND NOTHING AT ALL TO DO WITH COMMITMENT.”

A pastor to her flock, Pearl spends part of her days calling on shut-ins

I’ve lived on a farm and was an ordinary person. send postcards back to the shut-ins. On holidays, I al­ They liked that. Now I have some very close friends so do something special for the shut-ins, like Easter or in Crockett.” Thanksgiving baskets. And though 1 may not be able Pearl feels in her element as a pastor, as she has to give a gift to everyone in the church on his or her built relationships with her congregation. “At first 1 birthday, I do send cards to all of them. I’m very hap­ worked myself to death calling and inviting and this py in my work here,” Pearl adds. and that. But then I realized I needed to spend more Although building relationships, teaching the time praying and simply being a good friend, a good ladies’ Bible study, and praying for her parishioners neighbor, and having good relationships. are all important parts of being a pastor, preaching is “The apostle Paul said I became all things to all men. the part of pastoring that Pearl likes best. "I think I don't know if I could do all that, but I relate to being preaching is the most important thing I do,” Pearl a grandmother. I talk to other grandmothers and chil­ says. “On Monday morning, I start asking God what dren. That’s a very good way to build relationships. If He wants me to talk about. Usually, I know pretty ear­ you want to win someone, be good to his kids. ly in the week— even though He changes it at the last “Children are my specialty,” Pearl reveals. “In our minute sometimes. I stress prayer. And I’m a holiness church, we pray for all the children who attend, and preacher. Every third or fourth sermon, I try to focus all the children who have ever attended there. on holiness.” “When a child has a birthday, he or she gets an ice Though she has her master’s degree and her pas­ cream cone at the Dairy Queen. That way, I’m able to torate, Pearl’s appetite for learning is not quenched. “I be alone with a child for a while, and I can find out don’t think I’ll ever get over wanting to go to school where he or she is spiritually and get close to the child.” more,” she confesses cheerily. “I like to study. I don't Ice cream cones aren’t the only treats Pearl gives think I’ll ever stop studying.” the children. A good chunk of her limited finances are Though most people at Pearl’s age would be calling earmarked to send children to camp. She feels these it quits, Pearl feels her age won’t hinder her. One of investments in children’s lives are worth every penny. her favorite sayings is, “Age has little to do with abil­ “I like to minister to older people and, of course, ity, and nothing at all to do with commitment. you can understand why,” Pearl says with a chuckle. “I think that’s good to remember,” Pearl explains. “I like to visit the old people. They like to talk about “Pursuing a career when you’re older keeps you from when they were kids, the old times. If they're able, I having your mind on yourself all the time. I think it like to take them to the Dairy Queen. We laugh and helps your health, mentally and in every way.” talk and have a big time together. Whether you see the 86-year-old woman driving to “When I was an LVN, I worked in a nursing home. Dairy Queen, walking into a rest home, expounding And after beauty school, I gave perms and treatments from the pulpit, or in her yard giving cookies to a to shut-ins and people in rest homes. I feel the Lord neighborhood kid, you can be sure she’s in the put those experiences in my life to prepare me for process of sharing her love and faith. From the view­ this. I do quite a bit of calling in homes, and I use the point of eternal things, it may be appropriate to say telephone a lot. When I go on a trip or something, I that Pearl Hillman’s ministry has just begun. Hh

34 H f.r a l d o f H o liness GENERAL BUDGET, an act of faith

by Rev. Hermann L. Gschwandtner Coordinator, Eastern Europe Ministries, Church of the Nazarene

e ju st c a n ’t do this way,” I said to my treasurer “Yes, let’s just name a sum and that,” declared my and the whole board, “we can’t pray to the Lord to perform mira­ treasurer. “We can give what we don’t have. But cles.” We finally agreed, prayed, barely make it; what can we trust the Lord to and trembled for nearly 20% of how, then, could give us for world missions next last year’s income to be given for we take on an ex­ year? What do you think? missions the coming year. tra project over Should we prayerfully expect to And the Lord answered our and above the budget?”give Iover fully and above our respon­ prayers. The whole amount came understood what he wassibilities?” saying. in, and the income of the church The church had been through“Does that a mean,” my treasur­ grew by 95% that year. And so rough time prior to myer coming. threw A in, “that we wouldn’t we continued, year after year. Of small group of just 40give to 60 more peo­ than what we actually course, we had renewed discus­ ple met every Sunday.receive Now theyas special gifts?” sions, but we always agreed on had to shoulder the trusting the Lord for a extra costs of a full­ specific sum. This timeW pastor and, at the way, we were able not same time, prepare for only to pay all our a major program of budgets but also to renovation. It just give an additional didn’t seem to be the 300% over our Gen­ right time to put an eral Budgets. At the emphasis on missions. same time, a major But then I remem­ renovation program bered our first discus­ was going on and sion with the board paid for in full. And before we accepted church attendance this responsibility. grew by over 150%. Among other things, I I believe the major had told them, “If you reason is our putting want me to be your world missions first. pastor, world missions Because when you needs to take first emphasize most what place in our church is nearest to the heart work. And I believe of God, He will not God will then bless only answer your us.” They had agreed prayers but also bless to these terms, and you richly. After all, now? budgets should be “Well, let’s put it made by faith, shouldn’t they? ^

H. Armstrong Roberts

F e b r u a r y 1994 35 Our Nazarene liberal arts colleges are strategically poised . . . FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS

by Ed Robinson, professor o f Christian education Nazarene Theological Seminary

Editor’s Note: This article is adapted from an address delivered to the students and faculty at Northwest Nazarene College, October 15, 1995.

e live in a world of exponential taste and convictions, is the rule of the day for most. change. The global portrait is changing Change is also occurring in the realm of the spiritu­ at an inconceivable rate. Changes that al. “Spirituality” is no longer reserved for the reli­ once required decades, now happen in gious glossary. With the multiculturalization of the a matter of months or weeks. What be­ United States, world religions have impacted the re­ gan as a trickle in perestroika and glas- newed spiritual emphasis. Worship centers that used nost has em erged as a flood in the to be separated by an ocean now are separated only demise of totalitarian experiments. 1 never byimagined an asphalt a avenue. time without a wall dissecting Berlin. I neverIn the imag­ midst of the chaos of change, people are ined the demise of the Soviet Union. Eachsearching week, itfor the stability of having some meaning in seems, another small, ethnic state emergeslife. on The the opportunities politically, economically, so­ geopolitical map. cially, and spiritually are mind-boggling to consider. The economic picture is also affected by the rapidi­ The Problem of Character ty of change. The only stable thing about the econo­ Unlike the optimistic social evolutionists of the my is its instability. Tom Peters states that to prosper turn of the century, we do not value change for its Win the contemporary world of business and finance own sake, assuming natural progress toward some one must accept the challenge of thriving on chaos. utopian goal. We must ask, “What are we changing Such vast movement in the marketplace has to?” “Is what we are changing to worthy?” Such brought changes in organization. Organizational questions are value and morality questions. charts are becoming much flatter and less pyramidal Zbigniew Brzezinski writes in Out of Control: in shape. “Networking” and the "Shamrock Organiza­ Global Turmoil on the Eve of the Twenty-First Centu­ tion” are moving beyond buzzword status and into the ry, “History teaches that a superpower cannot long re­ normative business structures. main dominant unless it projects a message of world­ The technological revolution in production and in­ wide relevance, derived from an inner moral code."1 formation has changed the way many do business. It While applauding the demise of the atheistic values is now possible to run a company in Boston from a prominent in many parts of the world, we must re­ chalet in Colorado. Modems, facsimile, and electronic member that Judeo-Christian values are also collaps­ mail have transformed the field of communication. It ing. Brzezinski states, “Humanity’s capacity to con­ is not unusual to order a pizza or sandwich for lunch trol itself and its environment has been expanding at the local deli by fa x! exponentially and our material expectation even Social change has not been left out of the recipe of more. At the same time, our societal criteria of moral change. “Community standards” are most difficult to discernment and of self-control have become increas­ prescribe, simply because communities are difficult to ingly vague.”2 describe. Individualized morality, defined by personal Our increased capacities to shape the world, our

36 H e:r a l d o f H o lin ess rapidly expanding materialism, and our moral ambi­ spect the pluralism of the public school, a logically guity are thrusting us toward chaos. impossible attempt to produce a value-free curricu­ Steven Covey, in Seven Habits of Highly Effective lum. This plan has produced a generation almost de­ People, heralds the virtues of discipline, self-control, void of civility.4 This void, combined with the inabili­ integrity, maturity, commitment, and service. His call ty of many contemporary homes to enculturate a basic is to an ethic of life defined by internal character ethic, has produced a crisis of moral character among rather than manipulative personality.1 the youth of America. Wil Kilpatrick, in Why Johnnie Can't Tell Right Brzezinski, Covey, and Kilpatrick, writing from from Wrong, calls for a return to basic character/virtue separate arenas, are sounding the same warning siren. education in public schools. He cites an attempt to re­ There is a crisis of character in the land.

Febr u a r y 1994 37 And hence, the dilemma. It is undoubtedly a day of 3. Nazarene colleges are intentionally Christian. opportunity for incredible dreaming, for envisioning a They seek to shape the Christian mind, soul, body, hopeful future. Do we have what it takes individually and spirit. They seek to create a climate in which per­ and corporately to turn chaos into opportunity? Char­ sons may pursue the truth carefully and responsibly acter, integrity, and truth are critical if we are to “have with the understanding that God is the author of that what it takes.” truth. They seek to define and engender definitions of The Role of the Christian Liberal Arts Experience success and significance according to the divine dic­ What does this have to do with Nazarene liberal tionary rather than contemporary culture. They seek arts colleges? Everything—our colleges seem to be to create a community in which Christian virtues of made “for such a time as this.” They do address the love, forgiveness, holiness, justice, servanthood, sim­ character dilemma of our times. Three convictions plicity, integrity, and compassion are not only taught guide my optimism. but modeled. They seek to communicate by the excel­ lence of the faculty and the diligence of the administration and staff, that academ­ ic excellence counts. Academic activities are an expression of your devotion to God. Your worship is not limited to the chapel, classroom prayer, or dorm Bible study. No, your study is your act of wor­ ship; your classroom demeanor is your act of worship; the care with which you prepare term projects is your worship; the honesty with which you complete as­ signments is your worship. Your educa­ tional preparation, at this point in your life, is your Christian vocation. It is your calling. If the intrinsic value of liberal arts ed­ ucation is the making of persons, then the intrinsic value of Christian liberal arts is the making of Christian persons.

Kingswood Images For Such a Time as This There has been no greater moment in 1. I contend that the intrinsic value of the liberal the history of the world for the opportunity to make a arts experience is the making of persons. The liberal significant difference. In the midst of chaotic change, arts experience is essentially the engendering of char­ the search for meaning is intense. At the heart of that acter, value, morality, and faith in the context of the search is the quest for spiritual meaning. honest pursuit of truth. Whatever occupational skills God offers to you the awesome privilege of an­ you may develop at college are instrumental. But nouncing the truth by your words and the quality of those occupational skills will always be secondary to your lives. Such a challenge requires persons of char­ the primary goal of our colleges: the development of acter. This character discovers its true definition in persons. the pursuit of truth. This character is molded in the The primary issues in the formation of you as a per­ authentic patterns by life in the Christian community. son are gaining a perspective on vocation (life invest­ This character is refined in the crucible of daily life in ment beyond occupation), integrating the various aca­ the marketplaces of the world. This character reflects demic disciplines, developing critical thinking skills, the spirit of Christ. learning to communicate effectively, nurturing cre­ You do not go to a Nazarene college to get a Chris­ ativity, and forming value and faith convictions. Ulti­ tian education you can use someday to make a living. mately, education is not something you get. It is You go to a Nazarene college so that a truly Christian something that gets you! liberal arts education can get hold of you and help 2. We are created for wholesome relationships with you make a life. God, with others, with ourselves, and with the created Reference Notes order. 1 contend that the community of learners is 1. Zbigniew Brzezinski, Out of Control: Global Turmoil on the Eve of the Twenty-first Century (New York: Charles Scribner’s/a Robert Steward Book, stronger than a collection of individual learners. The 1993), 31. liberal arts college offers a superior opportunity for 2. Ibid. learning in community. The life of the campus be­ 3. Stephen Covey, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (New York: Simon and Schuster/Fireside, 1990). comes the curriculum. Community life can, and 4. Wil Kilpatrick, Why Johnnie Can't Tell Right from Wrong: Overcom­ should, be as educational as the classroom. ing Moral Illiteracy (New York: Simon and Schuster Trade, 1992).

38 H e r a l d o f H o lin ess Dr. Robinson’s Recommendations for Students

► 1. Get involved in giv­ ► 4. Develop a passion for ► 6. Enjoy the life of the ► 9. Feed your spiritual ing yourself away in some something meaningful. It full campus community. hungers. Attend public wor­ significant way. Break the may not even be a lifetime Join an organization, enter ship, talk with friends about cultural bent toward individ­ endeavor, but leam to feel into the social life of the spiritual things. Nurture the ual gratification. deeply about something. community, make friends personal spiritual disciplines Many fear that your genera­ ► 2. Don’t just study a with people who are not like of prayer, reading the Bible, course subject—study a tion and the one directly pre­ you, attend a lecture by a and meditation. Don’t expect ceding you are passionless. professor. Remember that special speaker outside your perfect performance. □ you are part of a community You have been desensitized discipline. to pain and suffering by your in which professors are more ► 7. Nurture creativity. familiarity with its images. than transmitters of informa­ Write, paint, compose, tion. They are sharing life ► 5. Take a course in phi­ sculpt, accept the invitation with you. Just as the Jewish losophy and ethics. Leam of the Divine Creator to join rabbi sat among his students, to discern between the true in the creative adventure. allow your professors to “sit and the false, the good and ► 8. Learn to read. Fall in among you.” the bad, the better and the love with books (in whatever best, by utilizing the tools of ► 3. Get in a “bull ses­ form they may take in the disciplined thought rather sion” every once in a while. future). Almost all the pro­ Try to solve the problems of than just the subjectivity of fessional people of signifi­ intuition. These skills are the the world. Attempt to an­ cance that I know, read. swer the unanswerable. marks of an educated per­ son. Leam to think, to test your ideas, to risk your thoughts in a public forum.

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F e b r u a r y l 9 9 4 39 COMPASSION FATIGUE by Toni Nees, pastor; Community of Hope, Church of the Nazarene, Washington, D.C.

omeone was shot in the al­ gave a remarkable testimony about problems, recover from addic­ ley last night” was the his spiritual awakening from the tions, eventually find employ­ news I heard Sunday darkness of a past full of regret and ment, and live in neighborhoods morning when I walked in­ self-destructive activities. He is with good schools and churches, to the Community of Hope well enough now to attend church the things every family wants. for worship. The alley occasionally, but he can’t manage Violence and AIDS challenge across Belmont Street is a much more these days. everything we do now. These two major pedestrian walkway for We usually take time with our plagues are not confined to the S membership preparation process. men in the neighborhood. While people making their way down the hill to 14th Street. Evidently, a Knowing this, one of our members, most of the victims and victimiz- Saturday night argument between a nurse who lives and serves at ers of street shootings are young drug dealers resulted in a serious Joseph House, suggested that we m en, it is not uncom m on for injury, if not death. speed up the process for this man. women and children to be caught in the crossfire. There is no es­ The unknown victim was taken cape. At one time, violence and to some hospital, we don't know open-air drug activity were con­ where. Neither do we know fined to a few notorious inner-city whether he lived or died. He was Compassion fatigue neighborhoods. Now, it's every­ just another drug dealer, arguing t e m p t s us where. You have to drive a long with the assailant over who would way to escape it. sell crack cocaine to the customers TO WITHDRAW AIDS is rapidly spreading its who now drive through the neigh­ way through poor inner-city neigh­ borhood day and night, keeping a OUR PRAYERS AND borhoods, afflicting women and thriving business going. There SUPPORT children as well as men. It’s no was no newspaper report Monday longer a “homosexual problem." morning. A shooting, even a mur­ FROM MINISTRIES People with AIDS are not likely to der, in this neighborhood is too get well. Rather than helping them common to be worth reporting un­ OF MERCY become self-reliant, we walk with less it’s unusually spectacular. them through the “valley of the 1 was told who the assailant was shadow of death." Like Mother thought to be. Obviously, I can’t Teresa in Calcutta, our ministry reveal what 1 heard. Only that he’s She said it would mean a lot for becomes one of service in their fi­ a young man I’ve known since he him to be received into member­ nal, frail moments of life. was a child. He seems to have got­ ship while he’s still well enough to Very few people are comfort­ ten away with it. There’s been no attend. That may not be long. able around violence, as few of us arrest, no witnesses. It’s unlikely Violence and AIDS are the two find it easy to deal with death and anyone will offer information to new overwhelming realities that dying on a regular basis. What the police, even if it is common now affect everything we do in makes all this so frustrating is that knowledge in the neighborhood our ministry at the Community of even though we know how to pre­ who did it. Hope. Our intention is to help vent shootings (get rid of guns) At the close of our worship in people break the cycle of urban and AIDS (stop the sexual prac­ which the shooting was acknowl­ poverty through education, hous­ tices and drug use that cause the edged in our time of congregational ing, and health care. We make no problem), our society seems un­ prayer, I talked with several people apology for offering the faith poor able to turn from self-destruction. who are preparing to join the people in the city need in order to I wonder where this frustration church. One of them is a man who survive in this world, let alone the will lead. I pray daily for people 1 now lives at Joseph’s House, a next. In our idealism, we like to know whose lives have been cut nearby hospice for men with AIDS. think that our various ministries down and cut short. Difficult fu­ On a recent Sunday morning, he will help people overcome their nerals, where the deceased is a

40 H e r a l d o f H o lin ess Rev. Tom Nees, along with community leaders, cuts the ribbon opening the Community of Hope’s transitional housing center

young victim, are more the rule ing even when our own lives may cutta. “The poverty so enraged me than the exception now. Many of be threatened. The Scriptures tell that I wanted to scream at God. the children and young people us that “perfect love casts out Then I came to a painful realiza­ around us who should be excited fear.” Ministry in the city gives tion. In the suffering of the poor, about a future are understandably new meaning to that promise. I God was screaming at me.” less than committed to school and pray that all those stories in the The same book included a re­ job preparation. Bible about people who lived mark by Albert Schweitzer, the I pray, too, for those who are through life-threatening situations missionary doctor of another gen­ called to minister and serve in the will encourage us to not give up, eration, which we do well to re­ city. I know people who have ac­ to not “be weary in well doing.” member when tempted to seek tually stepped in front of pointed I pray that when confronted by guns to save lives. On Sundays, I violence, AIDS, and other seem­ happiness and security away from hear the prayers and cries of ingly intractable social problems, needy people. “I don’t know what mothers for their threatened chil­ w e’ll not succumb to “compassion your destiny will be, but one thing dren. It's exciting to see people fatigue,” a recent phenomenon I know, the only ones among you get well and become self-reliant. given as the reason for a with­ who will be really happy are those And this is happening. But our joy drawal of interest in and support who have sought and found how over the recoveries is tempered by for ministries of mercy. to serve.” those who are falling too soon. The book Hunger for Justice T o m N ees is administrative director of 1 pray that our faith will give us quotes Jack Nelson’s response to Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, the strength we need to keep serv­ the suffering on the streets of Cal­ USA and Canada. ^

F e b r u a r y 1994 41 Close to Home News About Nazarenes

BY TOM FELDER

Nearly 130 teens and adult sponsors from the Missouri District A PLAYGROUND FOR THE past two summers to help the spent a weekend cleaning homes and a campground damaged by last summer’s flooding in the Midwest. KIDS... Children in a North Friendly Chapel Church con­ Little Rock, Ark., neighbor­ struct the playground, TEENS PROVIDE FLOOD in Hannibal, Mo., and homes hood are enjoying a new according to Paul Holder- RELIEF. . . Approximately in Hull, 111. playground, thanks to a local field, pastor. 130 teens and sponsors from The project was one of a church and a Kansas City- The playground covers the Missouri District spent a regular series of service proj­ area Sunday School class. three lots and includes vol­ weekend in October provid­ ects, workshops, and special The Friendly Chapel play­ leyball and basketball courts, ing flood relief. The young services in which the mem­ ground (pictured above) was a kiddie park, a boat (the Old people were a part of the dis­ bers of the CONTAC team recently opened after two Ship of Zion), the Little Red trict’s CONTAC team, spon­ participate. They are plan­ summers of work by Friendly Schoolhouse play gym, and sored by the district NYI. ning for a Work and Witness Chapel Church of the the Kiddie Chapel. During the weekend, the trip to Mexico City this sum­ Nazarene in North Little “This is something we teens cleaned a campground mer. Rock, and the New Dimen­ wanted to do for our neigh­ sions Sunday School class at borhood kids," Holderfield MAN OF MANY TALENTS... adult choir for 48 years. He Olathe, Kans., College said. “We have received a lot South Side Church of the has taught Sunday afternoon Church. The young adults of publicity from the local Nazarene in Bible study classes and led a from the class traveled to media, but we give God the Muncie, Ind., monthly cottage prayer meet­ North Little Rock during the glory.” recently hon­ ing for the past 22 years. ored Bob In addition to serving his PROFESSOR HONORED. . . emphasis on Manor with a local church. Manor has been Weldon Zenger, professor at research and cre­ very active in community “Bob Manor Fort Hays State University in ative activities. Day,” accord­ ministry. He sang tenor in a Hays, Kans., was recently Zenger is a ing to James men's trio for many years. professor of honored with the President’s Johnson, senior pastor. The group sang on the radio administration, Distinguished Scholar Manor was honored for his for several years and in many counseling, and Award. The award is the many years of service to the churches, nursing homes, and educational stud­ local and district church. jails in central Indiana. highest honor given to a ies at FHSU. He has co­ A Sunday School teacher Manor has completed a FHSU faculty member by the authored eight textbooks and for the past 55 years. Manor 19-year, verse-by-verse study university and is presented in has served as a consultant for has served on the church of the Bible and has written recognition of excellence in several school districts board and has sung in the more than 3,000 poems. teaching and service with an throughout the Midwest. A member of First Church Chattanooga, Tenn., First awards jury is composed of SERMON HONORED... of the Nazarene in Hays, recently Church of the Nazarene in retired Supreme Court jus­ John R. Andrus Zenger serves on the church received his tenth award 1992. Andrus served as pas­ tices, attorneys, educators, board and has taught Sunday from the Free­ tor of Chattanooga First and others. Only a few ser­ School. He regularly con­ doms Founda­ Church for 31 years, prior to mons are- selected for the ducts Sunday School semi­ tion. The award his retirement last year. award. nars using many of the tech­ was presented The Freedoms Foundation The award recipients are niques he teaches at FHSU. for a sermon chooses a few sermons for honored for promoting the Zenger’s wife, Sharon, is Andrus its award from among thou­ American way of life, its a professor of education at preached to the sands it receives each year foundational morals, and Tabor College in Hillsboro, congregation of from across the U.S. An freedom. Kans.

42 H e r a l d o f H o lin ess V ital S tatistics

Deaths 1. Survivors: daughters, Janet Sandbach, to SCOTT AND PAMELA (GRANT) hosted by their daughters; Georganna (Mrs. Joan Fore; son, William;.three sisters; eight HANNAY, a boy, Ryan Grant, Sept. 24 Jim) Bower, Connie (Mrs. Terry) Rogers, PAMELA ANN WELCH, 43, daughter of grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. to REV. BRYAN AND KAREN (JEF­ and Judy (Mrs. Lee) Rice; and grandson. Reuben and Mary Jo Welch, died JUANITA McBEE, 70, Pueblo, Colo., Dec. FORDS) HOCHHALTER. San Ramon, Calif., LELAND AND IRENE WURST, unexpectedly of congestive heart failure in 1. Survivors: husband, Donald; daughter, a girl, Anna Marie, born Apr. 7, adopted Albuquerque, N.Mex., celebrated their 50th Oceanside, Calif,, Nov, 12. Beside her Cynthia Wright; sons, Tim, Jeff; two sisters; Apr. 27, and triplets; a boy, Andrew Scott; a wedding anniversary recently. They have parents, she is survived by a sister, Susan five grandchildren. boy, Benjamin Thomas; and a girl, Alyssa five children, nine grandchildren, and five Armstrong; a brother, Rob; and her REV. W ILLIAM D. OVERTON, evangelist, Joy, born Oct. 19 great-grandchildren. grandmother, Opal Hastings. Services were St. Petersburg, Fla., Oct. 29. Survivors: to PHIL AND JOY (WOOD) PARKE, held Nov. 16 in El Camino, Calif. wife, Dot; mother, Lydia; daughter, Gail; Beaverton, Oreg., a boy, Nathaniel Philip, MARY LOU ANDERSON, 68, Lubbock, son, William Roy; four grandchildren; one Aug. 11 FOR THE RECORD Tex., Sept. 25. Survivors: husband, sister; one brother. to REV. RANDY AND LYNN (SWEET) Moving Ministers Hampton; sons, Gerald, Michael; three LAVINA SCHWEITZER, 78, Toledo, Ohio, WITBECK, Starkville, Miss., a girl, Rachel grandchildren; two brothers; one sister. Sept. 7. Survivors: daughters, Mary Jane Lynn, Nov. 22 GAYLORD AUBREY, from Great Bend, THELMA BARNETT, 80, Grand Prairie, Cole, Sue Ann Mcllhargie; three grand­ Kans., to Lamar (Colo.) First Tex., July 6. Survivors: husband, Sam; children ROBERT R. BAKER, from Nebo, III., to daughter, Laura; three grandchildren. LEONARD M. SLATER, Arcadia, Calif. Marriages Decatur (III.) Trinity IDA M. BISCOE, 89, Kansas City, Kans., Survivors: wife, Mary Elizabeth; daughters,' TRACEY SWANSON and MATTHEW RICHARD L. (RICK) BENNETT, from Nov. 27. Survivors: son, Joseph; two Judith Webb, Rebecca Abell, Susan TAYLOR, Sept. 11 at Richland, Wash. associate, Odessa (Tex.) First, to pastor, grandchildren; one brother; two sisters. Cameron; sons, Stephen, Paul, Calvin, Pittsburg, Tex. VIVIAN N. DAY, 80, Grand Prairie, Tex., Michael; seven grandchildren; one brother; MICHAEL 0. BRIGHT, from Stockton Sept. 28. Survivors: husband, Claude; one sister. Anniversaries (Calif.) Fremont, to Traverse City, Mich. daughters, Marcie Lawlis, Sandra Harrison; JOSIE ELLEN REED THOMAS, 88, REV. AND MRS. FREEMAN J. HAMRICK RONALD E. CLUSTER, from Gorham, III., to son, Ronnie Day; 8 grandchildren; 10 great Petaluma, Calif., Nov. 12. Survivors: sons, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Granite City (III.) Maryville Road grandchildren:two brothers, 1 sister. Dan, Bob, Tom, Don, Dean, Ben, Glenn; Nov. 7 in Harrisonburg, Va., with a D. CURTIS DOWLING, from Alturas, Calif., GEORGE W. GOSSETT, 85, Arlington, daughters, Thelma, Jane, Rose, May; 1 reception given by son-in-law and to Orangevale, Calif. Tex., Oct. 1 Survivors, wife, Beatrice; sons, brother; 5 sisters; 28 grandchildren; 45 daughter, Rev. Douglas and Patricia Wade, THOMAS E. GEORGE, from Alton (III.) Forest, Tom m y Foreman; 7 grandsons; 3 great-grandchildren. and two grandchildren. Hillcrest, to Stonington, III. great-grandsons; 3 sisters. RUTH THOMPSON, 79, Rossville, Ga„ Rev. Hamrick served in the ministry for WALTER N. GESSNER, from Hackettstown, VERNON W. JACKMAN, 85, Springdale, Nov. 4. Survivors: husband, Rev. Carl; 44 years. The couple will reside in Grottoes, N.J., to Johnstown. N Y. Ohio. Survivors: wife, lone; daughter, Janet daughters, Bobbie Ann Amburn, Shirley Va. GREGORY M. GILBERTO, from associate, Nicholas; sons, Kenneth, Gary, James; six Jean Amburn; son, Carl; six grandchildren; REV. AND M RS. R. R. M ER R IM AN , Hamlin, W.Va., to associate, Hurricane grandchildren; two sisters. nine great-grandchildren. Corry, Pa., celebrated their 76th wedding (W.Va.) First WILLIAM “ART" JOHNSON, 74, anniversary Nov. 21. Rev. Merriman STEVEN R. GREENE, from Durant (Okla.) Stockton, Calif., Oct. 6. Survivors: wife, pastored over 40 years on the Pittsburgh New Hope, to Casey, III. Helen; daughter, Renae Steele; son, Rod. Births District. CHARLES HAGEMEIER, from Eugene RUSSELL B. KNUDSON, 74, Crystal to REV. WILLIAM AND RHONDA The couple has 4 children; Russell, Jean, (Oreg.) Fairfield, to Longmont, Colo. River, Fla., July 12. Survivors: wife, Bonnie; COUCHENOUR, South Haven, Mich., a boy, Ray, and Ruthie; 13 grandchildren; and 15 JAMES CURTIS JONES, from student to daughter, Judy (Mrs. Calvin) Mulder; three Jonathon James, June 1 great grandchildren. pastor, East Bank, N.J. grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one to BRIAN AND LISA (COPELAND) GEORGE AND BETTY STOOPS, Boise, W IL LIA M E. M ESSERSM ITH III, fro m sister; four brothers. FRETTE, Grand Prairie, Tex., a girl, Kelsey Idaho, celebrated their 50th wedding Bloomington (Ind.) Zion, to St. Albans, MYRTLE KOCH. 89, St. Louis, Mo.. Nov. Elizabeth, Oct. 7 anniversary recently with a reception W.Va.

you to the Lord Jesus. To invite you to come as a lost SCENES FROM OUR HERITAGE______and undone sinner, because Jesus is the sinner’s only continued from page 3 / friend. Jesus, the King of heaven, laid down his life for the chief of sinners, and He died for you, too.” The visitors joined him in praising God, and Lan­ As Phillip spoke, the man’s countenance softened caster gave praise for Miss Peters and her workers and his behavior calmed. But there was time for no who had shown him the way to the light he found. more as the iron door clanked open and the warden They visited another cell where six prisoners, all stood before them, filling the passage with his strad­ under sentence of death, seemed assured of their ac­ dle-legged stance, his size increased by the heavy ceptance by the Savior. The workers were about to boots and leather jerkin he wore and the black, greasy leave when another prisoner, having bribed the hair that fell to his shoulders. His hand on his sword turnkey, entered the cell. His sullen countenance, hilt, he growled to the prisoners, “The report has been though, clearly showed he had not come to praise made and the dead warrant just come down. Five of God with them. “Come to scoff at us, are ye? Come to you are ordered for execution. Look to your souls.” turn us into milksops 'afore we face the hangman? I’ll Many of those Sarah Peters ministered to were dy­ none of yer pap!" ing with gaol fever, and her, friends pleaded with her Phillip stepped forward and in the softest of voices, to quit visiting them. But she persisted. At the gal­ addressed the man. “My friend, let us tell you what lows, John Lancaster led the crowd in singing several we have come to tell any who will hear.” hymns and quoted the 51st psalm. He and the others The prisoner continued to mutter, but seemed less Sarah had shepherded exited this life in peace. violent, so Phillip continued. “We have come to invite Five days later, Sarah Peters died of gaol fever. ^

F e b r u a r y 1994 43 RICHARD E. MORRISON, to pastor, Frank, Westside, to Olathe (Kans.) College BLOWERS, REV, DAVID and CARISSA, 9000, NAMIBIA, AFRICA W.Va. DANIEL L. WILLIAMS, from student to Haiti, Furlough Address: 1212 E. Iowa, STROUD, REV. PAUL and NETTIE, Ghana. GLEN D. NEWTON, from Grand Forks, pastor, Seth, W.Va. Nampa, ID 83686 Field Address: P.O. Box 7847. Accra- N.Dak., to Mount Erie, III. BROCKLEBANK, MISS ELEANOR, Papua North, GHANA, WEST AFRICA DAVID ROWLEY, to pastor, Dallas (Tex.) New Guinea, Permanent Address: 26 Oak Cliff Recommendations Viceroy Court, Wilmslow Road, Man­ DIRECTORIES STEPHEN E. SHOOK, from Chesaning, The following have been recommended chester, England. UNITED KINGDOM BOARD OF GENERAL SUPERINTENDENTS Mich., to Alma, Mich. by their respective district superintendents: M20 8RJ Office: 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO MARK A. SHUEY, from student, Nazarene GARY MONK, evangelist, P.O. Box CLARK, REV. LOWELL and MARILYN, 64131. Donald D. Owens, chairman: Bible College, Colorado Springs, Colo., 361196, Melbourne, FL 32936-1196, by Zambia, Furlough Address: P.O. Box William J. Prince, vice-chairman; James H. to associate, Minneapolis (Minn.) L. Wayne Quinn, Florida Space Coast 1491, Woodward, OK 73802 Diehl, secretary; Jerald D. Johnson, John Russell Avenue District. COOPER, MR, DAVID and JODI, MAC A. Knight, Paul G. Cunningham. MICHAEL L, SMITH. SR., to pastor, DAN ABBOTT, evangelist, 1016 12th St., Regional Office, Guatemala, New Field Belleville (III.) Emmanuel Lebanon, OR 97355 Address: Apartado 820-A, 01909 GENERAL SUPERINTENDENTS EMERITUS: STEPHEN A. SMITH, from general Guatemala, GUATEMALA, C.A. George Coulter, 9310 Canterbury, assignment, Kansas City, Mo., to pastor, COUEY. REV. RAYMOND and DONNA, Leawood, KS 66206; V. H. Lewis, 1406 Moorhead, Minn. Moving Missionaries Indonesia, Stateside Address: 270 Riley Cambridge, Olathe, KS 66062; Orville W. TIM STEARMAN, from Tulsa (Okla.) ALEXANDER, REV. DOUG and ANNE, Dr., Lenoir City, TN 37771 Jenkins, 2309 W. 103rd St., Leawood, KS Central, to Denver (Colo.) First Africa Nazarene Theological College, SCHORTINGHOUSE, REV. BYRON and 66206; William M. Greathouse, 1179 GARY D. TRACY, from Angels Camp, Calif., Furlough Address: 9642 Halsey Rd„ Apt. LEANNA, New Zealand, Field Address: Rosewood Tr., Mount Juliet, TN 37122: to Ukiah (Calif.) Valley First 105, Lenexa, KS 66215 P.O.. Box 376, Mt, Hagen, WHP, PAPUA Eugene L. Stowe, 5555 S. Emporia Cir., JOHN C. WARD, from student to pastor, BAKER, REV. STEVE and DEBORAH, NEW GUINEA Englewood, CO 80111-3635; Raymond W. Hamlin, W.Va. Argentina, Stateside Address: 3522 Oak SHALLEY, REV. MIKE and JULIE, Namibia, Hurn, 7810 W. 118th St., Overland Park, J. K. WARRICK, from Indianapolis (Ind.) Wilde Dr., Snellville, GA 30278 Field Address: P.O. Box 1833, Tsumeb KS 66210.

DISTRICT ORDINANDS

The 1993 Northwestern Ohio District Ordinand class included (I. to The 1993 Canada Central District Ordinand class included (I. to r.): r.): front row— General Superintendent John A. Knight, Rev. and General Superintendent William J. Prince, Ron Redshaw, Rev. Mrs. Mark Kinsley, Rev. Anna Taylor, Rev. and Mrs. David Lutz, Rosemary Redshaw, Rev. and Mrs. Darrell Edgar, Rev. Terry Rev. and Mrs. Carl R. Paugh, District Superintendent J. E. Shankel, Hudson, and District Superintendent Ronald G. Fry. Mrs. J. E. Shankel; back row— Rev. and Mrs. Gary Jones, Rev. and Mrs. Thomas Potter, Rev. and Mrs. John Dodson, and Rev. and Mrs. Johnathon Spyker.

The 1993 Eastern Michigan District Ordinand class included (I. to The 1993 Chicago Central District Ordinand class included (I. to r.): r.): District Superintendent Stephen T. Anthony, Rev. Michael General Superintendent John A. Knight, Rev. Andy and Nanette Morris, Rev. Mark Strickland, Rev. Thomas Laymon, Rev. Jon Combs, Rev. Bruce and Maria Neese, Rev. David and Anita James, Rev. Ron Chappell, Rev. William Bowees, and General Reinhart, Rev. Walter and Julie Webb, Rev. Gary and Joy Hartke, Superintendent Eugene L. Stowe. and District Superintendent Keith Bottles.

44 H e r a l d o f H o lin ess NEWS OF RELIGION SUPREME COURT RULES ON BOY SCOUT OATH FOCUS ON THE FAMILY IS NOT CLOSING The Boy Scouts can exclude violates the 1964 Civil Rights boys who refuse to express a Act on public accommoda­ A misunderstood statement In the letter, Dobson belief in God, according to a tion. The court ruled that the in a local newspaper caused explained that, “for the time ruling by the Supreme Court. Boy Scouts is a private club Focus on the Family support­ being, the inability to get our The court ruled Dec. 6 on an and is exempt from such ers to fear that the ministry hands on the remaining funds appeal in the Welsh vs. Boy laws. was closing its doors. The has run us very short of Scouts of America case. The Girl Scouts National statement by ministry cash.” The appeal was brought by Council adopted a new policy founder James Dobson After supporters began to a suburban Chicago boy who in October which allows ap p eared in the C o lo r a d o deluge the ministry with calls was refused membership in members to substitute a word Springs Gazette Telegraph. of concern, Dobson an­ the Boy Scouts because he is for God such as “the creator” In the article, Dobson was nounced that Focus on the agnostic. The boy challenged or "Allah.” However, they quoted as saying that, “we Fam ily is in no danger of the Boy S c o u t's religious provide no provision for would have to close our closing. The ministry gets to requirement on the grounds it agnostics. doors in a matter of weeks keep the $2 million down without your continued gen­ payment made by Cordova WOMEN REJECT BRETHREN NAME erosity and kindness to us.” and has put its California In a hastily called news property back on the market Twenty-five women from the moderator Earl K. Ziegler conference, Dobson tried to for $9 million. Church of the Brethren said the women are “not rep­ alleviate the fears. “Focus on “I see now that the sen­ announced recently that they resentative of the denomina­ the Family is in outstanding tence could have been inter­ will no lo n g er use the tion in any official capacity.” financial health,” he said. preted wrongly,” Dobson denomination's name be­ According to a spokesper­ The problems referred to said. “The intention was to cause it is sexist, according son for the denomination, “a in D obson’s letter stemmed say, that without the faithful to a report in Christianity committee was recently from failed efforts to sell the giving of supporters, the Today. Instead, the women appointed to study whether a ministry's former headquar­ ministry could not survive.” are using the name “Church committee should be ap­ ters in California. The Cor­ Focus on the Family took of Reconciliation.” pointed to study a change in dova Chase Corp. bought the in some $90 million in 1992, Church of the Brethren the denomination's name.” property for $11.1 million, but paid cash for 80 percent then defaulted early in 1993 of its new $30 million, 47- on a $9 million loan made by acre headquarters in Col­ Focus on the Family to facili­ orado Springs, leaving it jtj|§. | tate the sale. temporarily cash poor.

Do You H ave a F riend or Loved RELIGION ON UPSWING IN RUSSIA After seven decades of athe­ This newfound belief in O ne Serving in the M ilitary? ism, three-quarters of Rus­ God is relatively high among D o n’t Let Your S ervicemember sians have a great deal of younger Russians. Thirty confidence in religion, percent of Russians under 25, “Fall T hrough the C racks.” according to a recent study of and a quarter of those religious beliefs in that coun­ between 25 and 34 report Call try. That confidence rating is converting from atheism. 1 800-233 8962 nearly twice as high as Overall, about half of the to report new names and addresses Americans report. respondents say they believe The study, conducted by and changes of address. We will send there is a God who concerns the National Opinion Re­ our quarterly newsletter, UNDER himself with every human search C enter in C hicago, ORDERS, and notify a nearby pas being personally. Forty per­ found that 22 percent of the cent believe in life after tor and/or chaplain for follow up. nearly 3,000 respondents said death. they once were atheists but now believe in God. Although church atten­ HELP US STAY IN TOUCH BY “It’s one confirmation of dance is still relatively low the shift in ideology in Rus­ (eight percent say they attend KEEPING US INFORMED. sia.” said David Barrett, edi­ monthly), the church is high­ tor of the World Christian ly regarded. Of Russians, 75 percent express a great deal CHAPLAINCY MINISTRIES Encyclopedia. “It's one of the most enormous swings of confidence in the church 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64131 ever in the history of Chris­ while only 7 percent say the tianity.” church has too much power.

F eb r u a r y 1994 45 O bserver at Lar g e

Psalm for a “Let me be thankful ...,'' he says. • “first, because I was never robbed before; • second, although he took Pickpocket my wallet, he did not take my life; JOHN C. BOWLING we want you to think of us while you • third, because, though he are away and this is the best we can took my all, it was not much; do. Please, don't open it till you get and home. Then, when you open it, re­ • fourth, let me be thankful member, it's all we have to give you." because it was I who was The pastor thanked them, prayed robbed, not I who robbed.” for them, and took the package home. That is a remarkable attitude that He told his wife about how pleased rests upon an understanding that all the men seemed to be about the trip of life is a gift. and how they had given him this gift. The Psalmist says it well . . . John C. Bowling is president of Olivet She, too, was delighted, and watched Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my Nazarene University. intently as he opened the package. inmost being, praise his holy- Inside, he found his wallet, his pen, name. his watch, his glasses case, and his Praise the Lord. O my soul, and pocket knife. What had happened was forget not all his benefits. . . . E v e r y S u n d a y a f t e r n o o n , for many this: When the prisoners had gathered For as high as the heavens are years. Rev. William Waffles, a around him to offer their congratula­ above the earth, so great is his Methodist pastor in Ohio, would go tions. they had picked his every pock­ love for those who fear him to a nearby prison to conduct services et. And then, wrapping it all up, they (Psalm 103:1-2, 11, NIV). and visit with the men being incarcer­ gave it back to him as a sign of their There is great freedom for us once ated there. During these visits, there love, saying, “It's all we have to we adopt a deep and genuine attitude developed a trusting and loyal rela­ give." of praise and thanksgiving about life. tionship between the pastor and his 1 see all of us in that story— we The incidental things and the disap­ prisoner parishioners. have all picked the pockets of God. pointments and hurts of life, which so For some time, the Reverend and Paul asks this question in his wife had been saving for a trip to 1 Corinthians 4:7, “What the Holy Land. On the Sunday after­ do you have that you did noon before they were to leave, he not receive?” (NIV). shared with the prisoners this bless­ All of life is a gift from ing that was his. “We've worked hard God. Yet, many of us hold We hold on to our possessions and saved, and finally this lifelong on to our possessions and dream will soon be ours," he told talents and opportunities and talents as if these things them. “I won't see you for a couple of as if these things were re­ were really ours. weeks," he said: but he assured them ally ours, instead of His. of his prayers and concern, even We could take a lesson though he would be away. from those prisoners— The prisoners were delighted for wrap up the things we him. They immediately gathered have received with the ribbon of de­ often rob us of our joy, have a way of around him and hugged Rev. Waffles, votion, and give them back to God dissipating as we “forget not alibis patted him on the back, shook his through love and service. benefits." hand, and jostled him lovingly with Once one becomes convinced of Corrie ten Boom, reflecting on much attention and camraderie. this principle, that “all we have, we life’s struggles, said, “Don't wrestle, A little later, as the pastor was get­ have been given," altitudes about life nestle.” Let us all rest in the Lord, re­ ting ready to leave, one of the prison­ and possessions begin to change. joice in His presence, give thanks for ers awkwardly came forward with a For example, Matthew Henry, the His gifts, and invest our lives in His package that had been hastily great English scholar, was once service. wrapped with a single strand of rib­ robbed of his wallet by a pickpocket. All we have, we have been given. bon. The fellow said, “We didn't have This is what he wrote in his diary that All we are. we are in Christ. time or money to get you a gift, but evening: All we use, we use for God. ^

46 H e r a l d o f H o liness m arked^opy^

February 1994 • Whole No. 3558 • Vol. 83, No. 2 Notes from an editor’s journal by Mark Graham, Managing Editor Editor, Wesley D. Tracy

Managing Editor, Mark Graham The Master’s Touch

hung Ho Park is a short man with jet Christian. He wants his students to be well- Administrative Secretary black hair, an olive complexion, and trained to follow in his steps, but like a wise Judith Perry reflexes faster than a cat. He also is a father, he recognizes that his students are at world-class master of tae kwon do, the different levels, with distinct abilities and CKorean form of karate. strengths. Director Cathy and I first met him shortly after Master Park also expects to be honored Division of Communications General Assembly last year. Our 10-year- and obeyed. When he asks a question, a Paul Skiles old, Joey, had been wanting to take karate response like “yeah” or “no” is unaccept­ after mixed experiences with baseball and able. It must be “yes sir” or “no sir.” It is a soccer. Joey sometimes has trouble staying respect that he wants his students to carry General Superintendents on-task, so he has a way of with them into the home and Jerald D. Johnson drawing the ire of coaches classroom. This isn't an ego John A. Knight like a white light draws mos­ thing with Master Park. He William J. Prince quitoes. He has had some He wants his knows that he is a “mas­ Donald D. Owens good coaches. He has had students to be ter”—well trained and capa­ James H. Diehl some screamers. And then, ble of doing exceptional Paul G. Cunningham there is Master Park. well-trained feats and of teaching them Master Park’s English to follow to others. He knows that is, as he would say, “Not so in his steps. what he is teaching is what Bible quotations in this issue: good." But his expertise and his kids need to know and concern for his students that if his commands are fol­ Unidentified quotations are from the KJV. Quota­ shine in a way that tran­ tions from the following translations are used by lowed, the students will find permission: scends any language barrier. At the age of their greatest success in the art of tae kwon 40. he has been a student of this ancient mar­ do and in the daily art of living. (NIV) From the Holy Bible, New International tial art for more than 30 years. A two-time Master Park can do tremendous physical Version' (NIV®). Copyright ©1973,1978,1984 by world champion, he has coached the U.S. feats, but the thing that impresses me most International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House. All rights reserved. Olympic team and has instructed South is when he puts his arm around my son’s Korean soldiers in self-defense. He has shoulder, smiles, and tells him, “I love you, (NRSV) From the New Revised Standard Version. honed his skills to the keenest edge, has Joey." This man, with lightning reflexes and copyright © 1989, by the Division of Christian Edu­ advanced through the many levels, and is cation of the National Council of Churches of Christ the patience of Job, models the life for his in the United States of America. therefore honored with the title "master.” followers. And yet, it is not his prowess (although it How has he affected Joey? He has (TEV) From the Good News Bible, Today's English is vast) that impresses the observer. It is his brought out the best in our son. When we Version— Old Testament © American Bible Soci­ compassion. He constantly smiles at his stu­ ety. 1976; New Testament ©American Bible Soci­ ask Joey questions, he (most of the time) ety. 1966,1971,1976. dents, praises them, and encourages them to responds with “yes sir/yes ma’am” or “no praise one another. They are taught the vari­ sir/no ma’am.” He is learning routines that (TLB) From The Living Bible, © 1971 by Tyndale ous forms (stylized routines that are difficult help him to defend himself and that make House Publishers, Wheaton, III. yet graceful), and they are expected to teach him a more graceful person (if that is possi­ these forms to others. ble for a 10-year-old). And he is learning to Since it is a martial art, they are taught to help others, just as he is being helped. Since punch, jump, and kick, but this is not the he earned his first belt (a yellow one), his Herald of Holiness (USPS 241-400) is pub­ lished monthly by the NAZARENE PUBLISH­ principal part of the sport. As Master Park self-esteem has soared. ING HOUSE, 2923 Troost Ave., Kansas City, says, “Power comes from within. Must use I am convinced that Joey knows that MO 64109. Editorial offices at 6401 The head, heart—not just strength." With this in Master Park really does love him and wants Paseo, Kansas City. MO 64131. Address all mind, he requires his students to learn and the best for him, just like his heavenly correspondence concerning subscriptions to live the 10 character qualities that are embla­ Master. Nazarene Publishing House, P.O. Box zoned on the wall of his center. These I enjoy observing Master Park with his 419527, Kansas City, MO 64141. Copyright include such things as being honest in per­ students. It is like watching Jesus with a 1993 by Nazarene Publishing House. POST­ sonal affairs, showing concern for others and black belt. MASTER: Please send change of address to your family, and respecting your master. Herald of Holiness, P.O. Box 419527, Kansas Master Park gives his best to his stu­ City, MO 64141. Second-class postage paid in Kansas City, Mo. Canadian GST No. dents, and he expects the same from them. R129017471. But he never belittles, he never embarrasses, in fact, the thing he does most is smile. He is a happy man, a husband, a father, and a

F r b r u a r y 1994 47 L ate N ews

CLYBURN IS NEW D.S. OF KENTUCKY Lowell T. Clyburn, 54, has A 1963 graduate of Tre- been appointed superinten­ vecca Nazarene College, dent of the Kentucky District, Clyburn pastored Marietta, according to Ga„ First Church from 1974 General Su­ to 1987. Prior to this, he pas­ perintendent tored the Fairfax, Ala.. Valley Paul G. Cun- and the Lebanon, Tenn., n i n g h a m . churches. He has served on Cunningham numerous local and district made the ap­ committees and boards. pointment with the unani­ He and his wife. Pam, have mous approval of the Board two sons, Gregory and Brian; of General Superintendents a daughter, Debra Hines, and and in consultation with the several grandchildren. Kentucky District Council. Clyburn began his new Clyburn accepted the ap­ assignment January 15. He The sanctuary of South Lake Church of the Nazarene in Crown pointment. replaces Crawford Howe who Point, Ind., was destroyed by fire Nov. 18. Police investigators Clyburn has served as recently was appointed super­ have charged two men with setting the fire. superintendent of the Missis­ intendent of the Northwestern sippi District since 1987. Illinois District. ARSONISTS DESTROY INDIANA CHURCH Two men have been arrested ary and our educational wing QUINN APPOINTED TO MISSISSIPPI for setting a fire that de­ slowed down the fire so that L. W ayne Q uinn has been Coast since the district’s stroyed the sanctuary of firefighters could contain it." appointed superintendent of organization in May 1988. South Lake Church of the Initial estimates are that it the Mississippi District, Prior to this, he served as N azarene in C row n Point, will cost $1.5 million to according to coordinator of the 1987 Ind. The fire was set in the replace the building. Rich­ General Chicago Thrust to the City. early morning hours of Nov. m ond said. The chu rch is Superinten­ He has pastored churches in 18. insured for up to $1.8 mil­ dent John A. Shreveport. La.; Vancouver, The two men, both on lion. Knight. Wash.; El Paso, Tex.; Bakers­ parole, are suspected of bur­ The congregation held Knight made field, Calif.; Stockton, Calif.; glarizing 14 churches in the Sunday worship services at a the appoint­ and Sacramento, Calif. Crown Point vicinity. Police nearby hotel for several ment in consultation with the Quinn and his wife, Alice, believe they intended to weeks. Sunday School class­ Mississippi District Council have three adult children. break into the South Lake es met on Thursday evening. and with unanimous approval Quinn begins his new Church and, when they were In January, a Baptist church of the Board of General assignment Feb. 1. He re­ unable to do so, started a fire adjacent to the South Lake Superintendents. Quinn places Lowell T. Clyburn in a shed adjacent to the Church offered the use of accepted the appointment. who recently was appointed sanctuary. The fire quickly their facilities. The South Quinn has served as super­ superintendent of the Ken­ spread to the sanctuary roof. Lake congregation can use intendent of Florida Space tucky District. In addition to the sanctu­ the church's sanctuary, class­ ary, the fire destroyed the room space, and gymnasium SYRIAN PASTOR RELEASED church offices and overflow free of charge until the A Nazarene pastor in Syria clusion to the entire litiga­ space that was used as class­ burned sanctuary is replaced. has been released from jail, tion process.” rooms. The men also dam­ “Our people are united and according to John Smee, Franklin Cook, Eurasia aged the church van and bus. the spirit is high," Richmond Mission Services director. regional director, was in Ron Richmond, senior pas­ said. “On the Sunday follow­ The pastor (whose name is Damascus at the time of the tor, estimates that the bus is ing the fire, we had 330 in being withheld) was impris­ release. He joined the pas­ beyond repair. attendance and more than oned in September on tor, his family, and other "Our education space was $12,000 was given in the charges of bribery when he Nazarenes in a celebration saved,” said Richmond. “A offering, nearly double the tried to register a piece of dinner. fire door between the sanctu­ normal amount." property. The property was The day following the to be used for building a pastor's release. General church. Superintendent William J. For the latest news about the Church “His case has not been Prince arrived in Syria on a settled or dismissed,” Smee visit to Nazarene work of the Nazarene, phone Nazarene said. “Continued prayer is throughout the Eastern Telenews at (816) 333-8270. requested for a quick con­ Mediterranean.

48 H e r a l d o f H o l i n e s s By J. Kenneth Grider

This is the magnum opus of one of the most significant thinkers and teachers within the Holiness Movement during the last half of the 20th century. Grider gathers the theological wisdom of past and present writ­ ers from the Wesleyan-holiness tradition, places it within the larger stream of classical Christian teaching, and brings the tradition into a meaningful, cohesive, and contemporary systematic formulation. Though the full gamut of theological concerns are ad­ dressed, Grider’s greatest contribution is his keen explo­ ration of the dynamics of salvation and sanctification.

ell-written, often engaging, always irenie, and W m tm at times even preachable. I commend it to both clergy and lay readers as the most thorough systematic theology of the holiness tradition since the work of H. Orton Wiley. It is important for all Wesleyans.” —Thomas C. Oden, Professor of Theology and Ethics, Drew University

j he rich and ripe fruits of a half-century of schol- 1 arly reading, thinking, conversing, teaching, and writing . . . a legacy that leaves those of us within the Wesleyan-holiness tradition deeply indebted and provides us generous resources for speaking faithfully to the present and future.” —Paul Merritt Bassett, Professor of the History of Christianity, Nazarene Theological Seminary

| panoramic view of current Wesleyan-holiness ! theology, both strengths and weaknesses, as di­ versity continues to overarch evangelical circles.” —Carl F. H. Henry, Visiting Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Founding Editor, Christianity Today

lucid enunciation of the underlying motifs of Wesleyan-holiness theology from a respected theologian in that tradition. The author’s readiness to dialogue with other spiritual traditions in the Church gives this book added significance.” Donald G. Bloesch, Professor of Theology, Dubuque Theological Seminary Author of Essentials of Evangelical Theology> (2 vols.)

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reports of the general officers MEETINGS HELD IN "WIANAEOUS CONVENTION CENTEt and departments, the minutes of INDIANAPOLIS ,TO each business session, and I statistical charts. Every pastor and lay leader interested in keeping informed regarding the future of the Church of the Nazarene will want a copy for personal reference. Paper. HH083-411-4844 Limited Printing $22.95