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1-1-1996 Herald of Holiness Volume 85 Number 01 (1996) Wesley D. Tracy (Editor) Nazarene Publishing House

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Mrs. Bearden at Rest Typhoon Cripples Philippines Nancy Bear­ Dorsey and O. C.; sisters, den, 54, the Rachel (Mrs. Jack) Archer, w ife of Edna (Mrs. David) Baker, S outh C a r­ Ruby (Mrs. Everette) Bar­ o lin a D is­ ber, Norma (Mrs. Jay) trict Super­ Bibey, and Justine (Mrs. i n t e n d e n t John Allan) Knight; and one James Bear­ grandchild. den, died Mrs. Bearden attended around 6 a .m . N ov. 9, at Trevecca Nazarene College Richland Memorial Cancer and was an active participant Research Hospital in Colum­ in her husband’s ministry as bia, S.C. Death was the re­ a pastor and district superin­ sult of cancer. tendent. Funeral services were held A memorial fund has been Nov. 11 at Columbia, S.C., established to benefit the First Church. Burial was New Hope Compassionate A member of the Church of the Nazarene in Luzon does her laundry Nov. 13 near Nashville, Ministry Center. Contribu­ at her front door following the flooding caused by Typhoon Angela. Tenn. tions and messages to the Survivors include Dr. family may be sent in care of Nazarenes are homeless and where their home had once Bearden; two daughters, the South Carolina District several church properties stood. They have three chil­ Julie Ann (Mrs. Kyle) Poole Office. The address is: P.O. damaged in the wake of Ty­ dren.” and Jamie Sue (Mrs. Stan) Box 2386, Irmo, SC 29063- phoon Angela, which struck Nazarene churches and Myrtle; a son, Paul; brothers, 7386. the largest Philippine island, parsonages south of Manila Luzon, Nov. 3, according to were damaged. Pioneer Pastor to Germany Dies Robert Craft, mission direc­ “The damage done to Rudy Quiram, and one of the greats of our tor. Angela, with sustained church members’ homes is 60, pioneer church,” said General Superin­ winds exceeding 165 miles the main problem Nazarenes Nazarene pas­ tendent Jerald D. Johnson, who per hour, was the most pow- are facing right now,” said tor to Ger­ opened the Nazarene work in erful typhoon to hit the Barker. “Our people in the many and Germany. Philippines in more than a Cavite area have a very lim­ Switzerland, Born in Germany, Quiram decade. died of a heart and his mother fled to Romania ited water supply, and much attack at his during World War II. They lat­ Angela is blamed for at of what they have is un­ home in Cot­ er were able to return to Ger­ least 500 deaths and the drinkable. Some have no tage Court, Oreg., Oct. 30. many, from which they migrat­ damage or destruction of water at all.” Quiram resigned from the ed to Portland, Oreg. He some 37,000 homes. As Contributions for relief superintendency of the Swit­ graduated from Pasadena Col­ many as 500,000 persons may be sent to the Nazarene zerland District last fall after lege and pastored in Oregon were left homeless, accord­ Compassionate Ministries 16 years in the post. He had before returning to Germany, ing to Nazarene Compas­ Fund, earmarked “Philip­ served as pastor in Cottage where he became the first Ger­ sionate Ministries assess­ pines Typhoon,” payable to Court for four months. man Nazarene pastor. He ments. General Treasurer, 6401 He is survived by his wife, served in assignm ents in “Many of the small is­ The Paseo, Kansas City, Kaiserslautern, Frankfurt, and Nancy; and three daughters, lands were completely cov­ MO 64131. Canadian con­ Berlin before he became a Christine. Barbara, and Heidi. ered with water,” said Diane tributions should be sent to teacher at European Nazarene Barker, NCM coordinator Services were held Nov. 2 at Bible College. He pioneered the Brampton, Ont., national Cottage Court. the work of the denomination for the Philippines. “In one office. Contributions qualify “He was one of those extra­ in Switzerland and later be­ case, the Liguan family had as a Ten Percent Mission special guys, an unsung hero, came its first superintendent. to dive nine feet just to find Special offering. Former Missionary Dies at 97 Estelle Crutcher, 97, died Crutcher is survived by daughters dained in 1931. She pastored churches in of old age Nov. 3 in Al­ Hazel Lee and Grace Brown; sons Keith, Florida, New York, and New Jersey be­ hambra, Calif. A memori­ James, and Lowell; and numerous grand­ fore entering full-time evangelism. al service was held Nov. children, great-grandchildren, and great- 7 in Lee Chapel at great-grandchildren. She was preceded in Memorial contributions may be sent to Pasadena, Calif., First death by her husband, Reginald, in 1951. the Crutcher-Lee Ministerial Scholarship Church of the Nazarene. Raised in India, Rev. Crutcher was or­ Fund at Nazarene Theological Seminary.

J a n u a r y 1 9 9 6 1 Editor’s C hoice New Year’s Affirmations

T h e idea of picking a scripture to be threaten your family and friends. Pray your long-term guide has a rich history. today that they will be “turned back.” In the synagogue schools, every student Tuesday: Praised Be the Lord had to choose a lifelong text. It was to In the Lord, whose word I praise . . . start with the first letter of the boy’s I trust (vv. 10-11). Could every Tues­ name and end with the last letter of his day in 1996 become a day of praise to name. For example, a boy named Ab­ God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? ner might choose as his personal text, Wednesday: Day of Commitment “A soft answer turns away anger.” My vowi to thee I must perform, O I tried to find such a text for my last God (v. 12). The only appropriate re­ name, Tracy. But the only verse I could sponse to a God who sends His own find that began with “T” and ended Son to save us is faithful obedience. with “Y” was “Thou shalt not commit Thursday: Day of Deliverance F o r 1996, w h y n o t forfeit New Year’s adultery.” Great verse, but an odd Thou hast delivered my soul from resolutions in favor of affirmations? choice for a lifelong text. death, yea, my feet from falling (v. 13). While meditating on Psalm 56, two We are almost certain that Jesus stud­ Today praise God for spiritual life and affirmations winged their way into my ied in a synagogue school. I wonder divine guidance. heart. “This I know, that God is for me” what text the young Jesus selected as Friday: Day of Thanksgiving (v. 9) and “In God I trust without a His own personal text? I will render thank offerings to thee fear” (v. 11).* Bettye and I recently attended a con­ (v. 12). What acts of devotion or service I want to make them daily affirma­ firmation service in a Lutheran church. can I give as a thank offering today? tions in 1996. I hope to make Psalm Each confirmation candidate was as­ Saturday: Day of Joy and Light 56:8-13 a subject of prayer and spiritual signed a lifelong text by the priest. I’m That I may walk before God in the reading often during this year. telling all this to show that in selecting light of life (v. 13). When December 31 Since the Lord laid this psalm on my a personal passage for 1996, I am in rolls around, won’t it be joyous to look heart, I have been checking it out. It has good company. back and see that you walked with God a long history of helping people into the presence of God. Sometimes it was Besides the two daily used as a liturgical psalm sung by affirmations I found in choirs and congregations during wor­ Psalm 56:8-13, I found ship. For years, devout Jews used it as affirmations for each the morning prayer for the 11th day of day of the week. the month. Sunday: The Loving The psalm is a Miktam of David, a Care of God “golden psalm.” It has been given sev­ Thou hast kept count eral titles or introductions. In my study of my tossings; put thou Bible, the instruction to the “choirmas­ my tears in thy bottle! ter” says that the psalm is to be sung to Are they not on thy the tune of “The Dove on the Far-off book? (v. 8). Every trial Terebinths.” Another translation goes, that comes in 1996 will “To the tune of the dove in the remote be carefully noted by our God. The in the “sunlit fields of life”? woods.” When the Jewish people were “bottle” refers to the custom of collect­ Back to the daily affirmations. “This held in exile, the worshipers understood ing tears in a special bottle at the death I know, that God is for me” and “In the “dove” in the remote woods to be of a loved one and putting it in the God I trust without a fear”? Too bold? the people of God oppressed and sepa­ loved one’s tomb. Will nothing frightening ever happen? rated from the holy temple of God. Monday: Day of Victory David wrote this when the Philistines I don’t want anyone to be listening My enemies will be turned back . . . had seized him in Gath! Thinking he when I try to sing die 56th psalm in the when I call (v. 9). Powerful people was crazy, they let him go. In joy David mellifluous tones of the dove in the re­ were out to kill David. That’s probably then wrote Psalm 56. mote woods, but I still intend to try. not your situation, but spiritual enemies ‘ Scripture quotations are from the RSV. H r

2 H e r a l d o f H o l in e s s Contents

JANUARY 1996 VOLUME 85, NO. 1

FEATURES

8 Lessons Learned Early: The Story of Nazarene Jurist Sergio Gutierrez TIM BUNN 12 Whatever Happened to the Doctrine of Holiness? GORDON WETMORE 14 A Saint Called Isel BILL D. HALLSTED 16 Empowering Assurance STEVE RODEHEAVER 32 Freeing the Sex Addict STEPHEN ARTERBURN 34 Don’t Pass Us By 38 Parenthood in the ’90s: Survival Tips That Work DEBRA FULGHUM BRUCE

CONTINUING COLUMNS

4 General Superintendent’s Viewpoint, p a u l g . Cu n n i n g h a m

5 Masculine Journey, m a r k m e t c a l f e

18 The Family Album, ie r r y & l y n d a c o h a g a n

19 Nazarene Roots, s t a n in g e r s o l

21 Rhythms of the Spirit, m o r r is a . w e ig e l t 32 28 Into the Word, r o g e r l . h a h n

41 Over 60 , c. ellen watts

46 Observer at Large, i o h n c . b o w l in g

DEPARTMENTS

1 Late News, m a r k g r a h a m

2 Editor’s Choice, w e s l e y d . t r a c y 6 The Readers Write 20 The Question Box

22-26, 43-45 News, m a r k g r a h a m 38 30 The Nazarene Family 42 Bible Crossword COVER PHOTO: 47 Marked Copy, m a r k g r a h a m Comstock Superintendent’s VIEWPOINT

: ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ a ▲ The Power of a Life by Paul G. Cunningham

y father was a man of un­ that. He lived with the teaching that cured the source of my problem. She shakable integrity and said if we are followers of Christ, we became a friend for life. exemplary faith. As a will take up our cross and deny our­ The last time we saw her was one child, I stood by and ob­ selves in order to follow Him. Matthew day before her 95th birthday. She was served him resign a very 16:25 (Niv) goes on to say, “For whoev­ vibrant and strong in her faith, even fine position because he er wants to save his life will lose it, but though her body was now exceedingly was being asked to con­ whoever loses his life for me will find frail. Our two daughters were with us, duct company business in an it.”unethical No “virtual religion” here. Instead, and she spoke encouragingly to them Mway. we find transparency and authenticity. and then proceeded to quote all the He didn’t have another job, and it As a layperson. Dad embraced all the words from the beautiful hymn “All the was several months before he secured pain, all the risk, and all the gain of au­ Way My Savior Leads Me.” his next position. At times, things at thentic discipleship. It was her last will and testament to home were very difficult. I remember us. the family kneeling around the open I had the privilege of preaching at Bible where Dad had laid our bills, and her funeral just over a year ago. I said, together we prayed for God’s interven­ “She lived as a soaring eagle. She expe­ tion. I recall one such time when we rienced high flight. She enjoyed the rar­ had no more than finished our family S h e t h r iv e d o n t h e efied air of high altitude living. She prayer time when friends from church knew that with Christ helping her, she were knocking at our back door bring­ TRIUMPHANT ADEQUACY could overcome any obstacle, climb ing us several sacks of groceries. any mountain, cross any sea. She God never failed us, and finally, as OF CHRIST thrived on the triumphant adequacy of Dad vigorously pursued every job pos­ Christ. As a result, she thought big sibility, a new position came open, and thoughts and dreamed big dreams. She he secured a better assignment than the lived largely, and the power of her life one he resigned. reached out and changed me.” My parents’ faith and integrity pow­ I am confident the modeling power Paul said in Galatians 6:9-10 (NIV), erfully influenced my life. Their faith­ of my parents’ lives dominated my for­ “Let us not become weary in doing fulness to God and the church in spite mative years in incredibly positive good, for at the proper time we will of life’s adversities were significant ways. reap a harvest if we do not give up. touchstones in my formative years. I But 1 am also encouraged with the Therefore, as we have opportunity, let thought about them when reading Keith fact that the ability to exercise strong us do good to all people.” Drury’s article about “virtual religion.” influence over others is not relegated to Mrs. Williamson often told me that He suggests that technology’s ability to parents over children. whenever someone she had helped ren­ provide us with “virtual reality” For example, while I was a first-year dered effective Kingdom service, she through interactive television and video student at Nazarene Theological Semi­ always felt as though she was being games allows us to have all the sensa­ nary, I was struggling with a significant paid a dividend. tions and excitement of everything throat problem that was impairing my This is what I mean by the power of a from flying jet fighter planes to driving ability to speak. Mrs. Audry William­ life. We all have the ability to powerfully high-speed race cars without any real son, wife of Dr. G, B. Williamson, and positively impact others. We are in danger. You can have all the thrills came as a guest lecturer and heard of the business of changing without any risk. He contends some of my problem. She had a background in lives! Let’s seize every us in the church might be satisfied with speech therapy. Though she did not opportunity! The results “virtual religion.” We want the excite­ know me, she made special time for could be paid in big div­ ment and thrills without the risk of au­ this struggling seminarian. She volun­ idends—the eternal thentic discipleship. teered to meet with me weekly for sev­ kind— the kind that lasts My father wouldn’t have understood eral months until she discovered and forever.

H e r a l d o f H o l in e s s Masculine J ourney LMT I nMIHINU DENOMINATIONAL STUDY February— March 1996

WHAT Mending Fences MARK METCALFE to rebuild our relationship to where it IS THE should have been all along. My wife’s family helped me to under­ SECRET stand that it isn’t enough to have my loved ones somehow “know” that I OF love them; I needed to tell them and to show them. My father-in-law is an VICTORIOUS LIVING? ever-hugging teddy bear, demonstrat­ ing the outward affection that I need­ ed to exhibit with my family. Since *lh e Cycle of Victorious Living Mark Metcalfe is a senior technical writer, then, I have a personal ambition to touches a responsive chord husband, and father of four who lives in tell and to show my father (and moth­ with the simple, lifeTrans­ Chelmsford, New Hampshire. er) that I love them . . . often. forming message of Psalm 37: A second defining moment in our relationship came with another lesson God has made provision for in demonstrative love. I had the rare abundant living through the W h e n I w a s 16, my family moved to opportunity for one-on-one time with fully yielded heart. a new church. I was invited to visit my dad, accompanying him on a trip some friends back on our former dis­ to Ohio and back. He talked with me It is tim e for us to discover trict, but it was against my parents’ about our places in the succession of the secret of the transcendent better judgment to let a 16-year-old father and son, saying that all fathers grace of God, which enables us take a train alone to East Rockaway, will make mistakes with their chil­ New York. My dad was the key to my dren. His father made mistakes with to live above the turmoil and planned visit, and he had said no. him, and he made mistakes with me, changes of these days in victo­ It was a defining mo­ but that we each rious and holy living. By Earl ment, because I stifled our need to come to relationship with silence the place of for­ and Hazel Lee. The story didn’t end until my father relented in like it was giving our fathers Ideal For: frustration. With my stub­ for those mis­ • Wednesday Night Study bornness, I “won” a battle supposed to. takes. He then of adolescent indepen­ asked me to for­ • Sunday School Elective dence but lost a growing give him for those • New—and Growing Christians relationship by tearing the bond be­ errors he thought he had committed tween us. and for those he would never know The Cycle of Victorious Living I spent New Year’s Day 1976 about. Even though he must have al­ HH083-410-2757, $4.95 lamenting the price that I had paid to ready known that his Christian son 10% discount get what I wanted. I was very familiar had forgiven him before that moment, with purchase with the story of the prodigal son, he needed to ask and he needed to of 5 or more! having grown up in a pastor’s home. I hear me tell him. Leader’s Guide determined to say I was sorry for the Indeed, I had already forgiven my HH083-411-5670, $2.95 pain I had caused, and hoped to pick dad long before that conversation. up where I had left off. But the story Still, there was something very liber­ To Order Call didn’t end like it was supposed to. I ating in the out loud asking and did ask and receive forgiveness, but granting that brought our relationship the wounds remained to be healed. I full circle, making it whole and com­ 1- 800- 877-0700 had squandered my family capital be­ plete. It was an outward demonstra­ FAX 1-800-849-9827 cause of selfishness and pride. tion of love that I am determined to In my mind, it took nearly a decade carry on as I raise my children. tq

J a n u a r y 1 9 9 6 5 T he R eaders W rite

By the way, would you consider putting this particular section in the back pages? It is hard enough trying to get a holiness mag­ azine into non-Christian homes when one of the first things they will read are “Christian” people bickering over predominantly nonetemal issues. I guess that makes me part of the problem. James A. Taylor Spokane, Washington

Upset I just received my November Herald. I was very upset with the letters from the people in Kentucky regarding the teens in the Modesty, Please September issue. I save my Heralds,, so I found the issue. I think that it’s a sad day in our church when “holiness” is founded I am writing to say I agree with the senior Sunday School solely on dress. Look at the joy of serving on their faces. class of the First Church of the Nazarene Church in Richmond, Kentucky, and Charles L. Gorman in Louisville, Kentucky, in As a single parent and a lifetime Nazarene, I scrimped and saved to make the trip possible for my daughter. Her “holiness” the Nov. ’95 Herald of Holiness about the pictures in the Sep­ or lack of “holiness” is not shown through her shorts or jeans; it tember issue. comes from within. While we seek modesty in dress, none of the Not only the pictures, but I see it in our own Nazarene church­ young people in the Herald were immodest in their dress. es here in Idaho, and it grieves my heart. I wasn’t allowed to Get your eyes off the externals and rejoice with these young dress like that as a child, though my parents weren’t Christians, people that they want to be in 110 degree heat during vacation and after I became a Christian in 1956, I could not dress that serving Christ. If we want to show our true “holiness,” let us way. find joy in the spiritual growth of this younger generation of I thought our church had standards for modesty?? I know our Nazarenes. Personally, I am proud to be associated with them. Lord is not pleased with it either. They are living out their “holiness” and not finding fault. Unsigned Connie Leckrone Boise, Idaho Adrian, Michigan Standing Up for Teens You know, I have searched and searched the scriptures over Dismay from beginning to end several times, and try as I might, I cannot I am writing to express my dismay and sadness at the letters find even one tiny little verse that says young people wearing you received berating the young men and women who were in­ shorts is a direct indication that the church has ceased being a volved in the NYC service project for their choice of attire— holiness church. I think it is sad that instead of focusing on the namely shorts. I want to express to those teens that a great num­ fantastic things that NYC did for many of our young people in ber of us “holiness” persons found it thrilling to see young men attendance, these people have chosen to see only something that and women who would give of their time, talent, and sweat (it has no eternal bearing. I can only hope they feel as strongly was 121 degrees that day), to extend a “cup of cold water” in Je­ about their neighbors going to hell because they don’t know Je­ sus’ name to the community of Phoenix.. .. sus as they do about young people wearing shorts in 121 degree John Wesley and P. F. Bresee would have been right at home weather. helping the NYCers care for the poor and downtrodden of the

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6 H e r a l d o f H o l in e s s world. If these young men and women are the future of the Church of the Nazarene, we have much to be thankful for! Greg Ferguson THE HERALD OF HOLINESS Kansas City, Missouri “The Things That Matter Most” Appalled Fill out this form and mail today I for one am outraged and appalled at the degrading attitude to start receiving the Herald of toward the Nazarene young people of today. I myself am a Nazarene teenager and I praise God I was able to attend this ex­ Holiness. For faster service, traordinary event called “NYC ’95.” . . . call toll-free 1-800-877-0700. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at Enter my subscription for the heart. Holiness is being pure, free from sin, and having in­ □ One year, $10.00 tegrity of moral character. It distracts many to hear your defini­ tion of holiness. □ Two years, $19.00 It was so exciting to see young people my age also living for □ Three years, $28.00 Christ in this fallen world . . . If you would only listen to what Enter a gift subscription at the Bible is saying and realize the miracles God has done in our lives, I’m sure your presumptuous opinions and attitudes would $ fo r year(s) and send to: not be so offensive and derogative. Name Tonya N. Jewell Fort Wayne, Indiana Address Disappointed Citv State/Prov. Zip Reading the November 1995 issue of the Herald, I was disap­ □ Bill me. pointed to see the comments of some of the readers [who] felt it □ Enclosed is mv check for $ necessary to write in their discouragement after reading the Sep­ To charge your order to Visa or MasterCard, call toll-free tember issue. I struggled to understand their point of view (and later “The Question Box” assisted me). Yet, in all honesty, I 1-800-877-0700. can’t help but think that these men and women have missed the Name boat. Address They were finding definite fault with the dress and attire. . . . We were trying to show our genuine love for the hurting people Citv State/Prov. Zip in the city of Phoenix . . . Record-breaking temperatures in the Phone( J upper 120s were felt. It was not healthy to try to stick to one ide­ al of a dress code during this week. And besides, we had much Make checks payable to: Herald of Holiness more to worry about, things like: total surrender, worship, The local Church of the Nazarene I attend is friendship, and learning. Name of Church I hope I have not offended anyone ... I realize that those peo­ ple who wrote are much older and wiser than myself,... howev­ Address er, we teenagers are learning to love Jesus in new ways. Please Citv State/Prov. Zip throw your loving Nazarene arms of support around us—we need it more than ever. If ordering by mail, clip and send to: P.S. To the man who was reluctant to show the September is­ The Herald of Holiness sue to his nonbelieving friends—I can think of no better witness Nazarene Publishing House than those pictures of young Christians doing their service pro­ P.O. Box 419527 • Kansas City, MO 64141 jects at NYC ’95. Matthew Francis British Columbia, Canada What I Needed to Hear Shock The November Herald arrived, and I have found it to be very After receiving the November Herald of Holiness, we were helpful to me in my present situation. My dear wife has been suf­ shocked by the attitudes of some of our senior adults in regards fering with Alzheimer’s disease for 5 years. It has been, by far, to clothing that was worn by teenagers attending NYC. the most devastating experience of all my 62 years as a pastor. We, too, are members of the Church of the Nazarene. More She has been with me for all but 2 of those years. I have prayed important, though, we are members of the family of God ... and struggled with this burden almost incessantly. Then the Her­ We didn’t spend a year flipping burgers, baby-sitting, and sav­ ald came, and the first article I read was your editorial “You ing to go to NYC for segments of our senior adults to criticize Never Know .. .” It is, by far, one of the most helpful messages I our clothes and question our Christianity. We prepared long in have received. Your quotation from Don Osgood’s book Listen­ advance for our once-in-a-lifetime trip to Phoenix. While in ing for God’s Silent Language rang all the bells for me and Phoenix, we didn’t just run around in skimpy clothes. We at­ turned on all the lights. The quotation you used and the very ef­ tended workshops, services, concerts, devotionals, and helped fective manner of its presentation has spoken to my heart as with a work and witness project in 121 degree heat. We met nothing else in these 5 years. “You never know that JESUS IS Nazarenes from other districts. We grew closer to our own dis­ ALL YOU NEED UNTIL JESUS IS ALL YOU HAVE,” is what trict. We got to know ourselves better. Most of all, we renewed I needed to hear.... our faith in God. This was the real reason we attended NYC. I proceeded to read Morris Weigelt’s article “Serious About We also love the church and hope it might return to our “grass Sin,” Roger Hahn’s “The Secret of Contentment,” and “Break a roots,” which to us means the love and caring attitude of Jesus Vase.” There are times when one particular edition of a periodi­ Christ. cal is worth the price of the year’s subscription. I feel that way Christy Madaffari about this issue. Dana Smith J. Mel Anderson Harlingen, Texas Santee, California

J a n u a r y 1 9 9 6 7 Lessons Learned Early: The Story of Nazarene Jurist Sergio Gutierrez

by Tim Bunn

reat men are formed Sergio recalls his grandmother’s was snatched from him at the age out of humble begin­ constant example of Christ’s love. of 12 when his godly grandmother nings. Years ago, Ser­ “She was never too busy to stroke passed away. The loss of his gio Gutierrez began a a brow or hold a child,” says Ser­ beloved abuela tore the delicate journey that is enrich­ gio. “One of the greatest lessons fabric of Sergio’s fragile security. ing the lives of his she taught me was, ‘Tu eres un hi- At 13, he rejected God. Sergio family, his communi­ io de Dios’ (‘You are a child of dropped out of school at the age of ty, his people, and his church.G od’). His 16, joined the Job Corps in Ore­ arrival at the halls of justice as the “My consolation came from that gon, and later earned his GED. He firstG Hispanic judge in the state of fact,” says Sergio. “By age seven, traded the security of Grandma’s Idaho is significant historically. I was already conscious that before humble home and the church for His accomplishment is little short family station, before social or cul­ irregular meals and nights with of miraculous, given his humble tural status, even before gender, I friends in the street. “My heart al­ beginnings. was God’s child. That saved me ways yearned for the peace I had Broken family relationships and from the confusion that others face once known with Christ,” says agonizing need brought the family when it comes to fitting into com­ Sergio as he remembers this time to Stockton, California, from Chi­ munity, family, or culture.” of rebellion. “The Holy Spirit was huahua, Chih, Mexico, in 1955 working on me. I would lay awake when Sergio was a year old. For at night and think about how my some, poverty is a dirt floor, a sta­ life might have been different if I ble in Jerusalem, or a Kentucky hadn’t left God for my own way.” o d w o r k s c o n s t a n t l y cabin. For Sergio, poverty is G Bitterness and loss gave way to vividly remembered as “Grand­ TO BRING ABOUT HIS WILL love. At 17, Sergio married his 15- ma’s shack with holes frequented year-old sweetheart, Mary. He by big rats and one gas heater to IN MY LIFE.” again committed his life to Christ warm all the rooms.” It meant one and decided to continue his educa­ gift from the Salvation Army and tion. He earned an undergraduate a pair of shoes at Christmas. degree in education from Boise Grandma’s welfare check bought Grandma Sandoval was left State University. Marriage proved beans, rice, chicken, and bulk destitute when her oldest was only a challenge for the young couple. cheese. From her, little Sergio 12 years old. She worked the farm Mary and Sergio found they were learned resourcefulness. Sergio alone with her children. It was at influenced heavily by their youth was raised without the security of this dark time in her life that an and a culture that failed to recog­ his mother and father, separated evangelical pastor offering food nize the biblical perspective of re­ from his brothers and sisters. But and help visited her home. Her spect and equality in marriage. for Sergio, adversity served as the conversion from Roman Catholi­ Learning to cultivate a loving mar­ seedbed for growth and maturity. cism to a faith that involved her in riage relationship proved a diffi­ Sergio knew how to read in his a vital personal relationship with cult task for Sergio as he learned native tongue before he ever be­ Jesus Christ affected her in a way what it meant to be a Christian gan to attend school. His abuela that would influence her descen­ husband. Nearly 10 years passed (grandma) had taught him, using dants. before God was able to shape his the Proverbs and Psalms from her Sergio invited Jesus into his attitude into one of mutual love Bible. heart as a child. But his security and respect for his spouse. “Mary

8 H e r a l d o f H o l in e s s was in Nampa, and I was at Hast­ No one could be more proud of degree at Hastings University in ings Law School in California,” Sergio than Mary. She describes San Francisco; his return to Idaho says Sergio. “One night I saw a him as “a wonderful father and in 1983 to work as a staff attorney family putting up Christmas lights husband. He encourages our chil­ for Idaho Legal Aid; his becoming and thought, ‘Boy! My family is dren to perform well in school and a U.S. citizen in March 1993. over there sacrificing for my ca­ to participate in sports and church Who could imagine that this son reer and education. I have a great, activities. He has been supportive of a field-worker and high school supportive, hardworking wife . . .’ of my career and our marriage. He dropout would one day stand in At that point, I front of the changed my at­ governor of titude about Idaho to be ap­ our relation­ pointed the ship— I was no first Hispanic longer the judge in the boss, Christ state? Which was. My wife one of his becam e m y friends might helpmate.” have imagined During peak that he would growing and be an inductee harvest sea­ of the National sons, Sergio Job Corps Hall and his young of Fame in wife worked as 1994? “ I t ’s field laborers o v e r w h e l m ­ to support their ing,” says Ser­ educational gio, “when I pursuits. They look at where I sometimes had started and strong discus­ where my ca­ sions about reer has taken who should m e.” complete un­ Long before dergraduate becoming a school first. judge on No­ Each wanted vember 30, the other to 1993, Sergio m atriculate Gutierrez first. Sergio Judge Sergio Gutierrez with wife, Mary, and their children, Delila, Ruth, Saul, and Samuel. w an ted to and Mary look make his mark at the path­ on the lives of ways of the past and the present provides positive spiritual leader­ people. Seventeen years earlier, he and consider the very real possi­ ship for our family. During the stood before a class of elementary bility that the two roads are not school year, each day a different students. As he introduced him­ that much different. People as­ member of the family prays for self, he told the youngsters that he sume the road becomes easier as God’s blessings on us and others. was going on to study education. you travel it— less painful than it On Sunday mornings, he is usual­ A Hispanic boy tried to correct used to be. The thorns of the past ly the first one up. The rest of the him, saying, “That’s not true.” are just barely hidden in the pave­ family is awakened when he plays The boy went on to explain, “You ment of today’s journey. It re­ and sings gospel music in prepara­ can’t go to college. You can’t be a mains a struggle to obey God, to tion for the Lord’s day. His Chris­ teacher!” The impression on Ser­ be a good husband and father, to tian devotion has strengthened our gio was so great that he made up be a quality worker in one’s pro­ family, and I believe that is the his mind in that moment to do fession. “The little things add up,” reason for the accomplishments in anything possible to be a role says Sergio. “Imperfections are our lives.” model and to encourage other His­ overlooked by achievements. This And what accomplishments panic youth to go to college—“to requires perspective. God works they are: his work as a paralegal in become something.” constantly to bring about His will the migrant outreach office of Ida­ As Sergio takes part in church in my life.” ho Legal Aid; his pursuit of a law board meetings at Karcher Church

J a n u a r y 1 9 9 6 9 of the Nazarene in Nampa, as he people that God will help. I can what I do. I see my job as a min­ gathers with fellow members of see, first of all, that the Lord truly istry.” the Board of Regents at nearby is my Shepherd. Based on my life Few men make daily decisions Northwest Nazarene College, as circumstances, He has proven of the scope and nature of Judge he gives counsel to the Wesley that. He has helped me see that Gutierrez. The most difficult cases Center for Applied Theology as an my life is not about fame or posi­ he hears are those that involve Advisory Board member, and as tion. It is about service. Like families. Often, sending a criminal he serves on the bench of the Christ, I am called to be a servant to jail means taking a primary in­ Third District, he come provider sees his faith as ’t\< from a family an integrated and home. At part of his life times, one is journey. That forced to weigh faith has an im­ iixhJiHP the cost to a fam­ pact on his judi­ ily against the cial responsibili­ rights of a vic­ ties. “I view the tim ’s and soci­ courts as just an­ ety’s protection. other institution « W • IH B v 'TrrmfiP All attorneys are that works joint­ instructed in ju­ ly with our fami­ dicial ethics. lies, churches, Knowing about educational insti­ ethics is not dif­ tutions, and, of ficult. Applying course, our law ethics to specific enforcement sys­ cases in light of tems,” says Ser­ o n e ’s faith is a gio. , l u m 1 O challenge for this Judge Sergio Gutierrez (far left) with the other members of the board of the Wesley Center Richard Ha- for Applied Theology at Northwest Nazarene College. newly elected good, president judge. Judge Gu­ of Northwest tierrez looks for­ Nazarene College, is thrilled with to others. As I serve counties and ward to the future, anticipating its Gutierrez’s contributions to his the State of Idaho, I don’t think difficulties and rewards. He will community, college, and church. about politics. I see people with shoulder a great responsibility as a “I met Sergio five or six years ago problems. I try to make a differ­ model for his people. when I was trying to recruit him ence with tough decisions that af­ In a day when role models are for a position at our college,” says fect people’s lives every day. I scarce and our courts are bom­ Hagood. “I saw then that Sergio is pray that my life will reflect Jesus barded with challenges, it is re­ extraordinary. He has a sense of freshing to see a man who loves where he has come from and uses his family and gives of himself to that experience in his life to moti­ efforts of conviction based on a vate and help others. His life real­ relationship with Christ. He is a ly is a miracle of God’s grace. The H is CHRISTIAN DEVOTION man of integrity— a man of God. church helped him in his drive to HAS STRENGTHENED OUR We are inspired by this man’s make something of his life, and story. It is our story. In his struggles now he is giving back to that great FAMILY, AND I BELIEVE THAT and dreams, we see ours. We are institution of his faith.” IS THE REASON FOR THE moved by the confusion of a lost, A former colleague in the law rebellious teen. We are encouraged profession said of Sergio’s ap­ ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN by a grandmother whose imparted pointment, “There is no question OUR LIVES.” faith lives long after her passing. his appointment is historical. They Most importantly, we are thankful couldn’t have found a better for a God who choice, not because Sergio is His­ stubbornly proves panic, but because he is reason­ faithful to those able and of high moral character.” at all levels—at home with my who seek His will. “I feel fortunate and grateful,” wife and wonderful children, at Tim Bunn is senior says Sergio when asked about work, and in my church and com­ pastor at Eagle (Ida­ how he views the future. “I have munity. I want His message to ho) Church of the so many opportunities to meet flow through me, my life, and Nazarene.

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by Gordon Wetmore, president, Nazarene Theological Seminary

he setting of this story could be a .d . 2025. “As your father and as a church The church library is in a moderate-size member, I want to be careful in Church of the Nazarene in a city in the what I say. I may be part of both U.S.A. The events and discussion reveal that the problem and the solution. In something may have been missing. We still no way do I want to imply our have time to do something about it. church has failed its people. The doctrinal statements in our M anu­ •$» al haven’t changed. Our church leaders continually remind us of “Dad, I found a book in the church library about our doctrinal heritage. There con­ something called ‘Christian perfection.’ It was writ­ tinues to be some good doctrinal ten in the late 20th century by someone in our denom­ preaching. If you, however, hav­ ination. Have you ever heard of Christian perfection? ing been brought up in the church, What is it?” have little or no understanding of what my generation considered to “Son, you ask a good question. I’m not sure I have be the heart of our church, then a good answer, but let me try. several things may have been “Our church seemed quite sure about what it be­ m issing.” lieved in its early years. Doctrine, the word that de­ scribes the core set of biblical beliefs in a church, was “Missing? This is becoming more interesting. Have deeply respected. Books were even written about it. I missed something that has been there all the time, or The best sermons were those that clearly taught bibli­ has the church missed it?” cal truths with illustrations that described those who believed and lived by these truths. One of those doc­ “You’re pressing me on this, aren’t you? Your good trines, the one that set our denomination apart, was called ‘Christian perfection’ or ‘perfection in love.’ questions are forcing me to reflect on how we who have been responsible for the church have valued our Sometimes it was called ‘perfect love’ or ‘entire sanc­ tification.’ doctrines and their teaching over the last few decades. I say ‘we who have been responsible’ because as a “I’m not surprised that these words are foreign to leading layman, I have both influenced the selection you. For the last half century, it seems that some of us of our pastors and have expressed my opinion on have traded doctrinal distinctives for broadly accepted evangelism and Christian education in our congrega­ Christian affirmations. The popular sermons are often tion. You may not have been listening to helpful doc­ those that describe how God does good things for us trinal information in sermons and in Sunday School, as Christians. There were good reasons for this, I but it may not be all your fault.” guess.”

“I find this old book very interesting, Dad. It may “The ‘leading layman’ role sounds very impressive, be a good item for our youth group. Lately we’ve D ad.” been wondering where our church and our beliefs came from. But, Dad, you seem to know so much “Strike that one, Son. I will say, however, that per­ about our church’s ‘doctrines,’ as you call them. Why sons in the pews play a major role in keeping the don’t I? ” sound, biblical doctrines alive in the church.”

12 H e r a l d o f H o l in e s s “I’ll grant you that. Earlier you said that you have “You’re right, but it is true. The Bible uses the influenced the choice of pastors for our church. What metaphor of the good shepherd. Jesus called himself does the selection of a pastor have to do with whether the Good Shepherd, and He is calling some of His or not I know anything about the doctrines of our disciples today to the task of shepherding His flock church?” all over the world. The divine call to ministry is still God’s way to provide leaders for the church.” “I’m glad you asked. You may have touched on one “It must take more than a call to pastor. The job of the most significant and deciding influences in the seems complex, much like that of a doctor or lawyer. preservation of our doctrines. How our pastors are How does a pastor learn how to apply ancient bibli­ prepared spiritually, theologically, and doctrinally to cal principles to the problems of my time? For exam­ minister and how they respond to that preparation ple, how does a pastor learn how to explain ‘Chris­ make all the difference. I am very interested in who tian perfection’ ?” provides pastoral leadership. The character and godli­ ness of our pastor, as well as how well our pastor un­ “Your denomination always took this matter seri­ derstands the biblical foundations and contemporary ously. In the beginning years of the Church of the applications of our doctrines, will determine as much Nazarene, our founders built Christian colleges and as any other influence how well you and your friends universities where holiness values could be learned identify with the doctrines of your church.” by persons in all professions and walks of life. Along with their strong emphasis on world evangelization, “That’s placing a very heavy burden on pastors, they knew that they needed to raise up God-called, Dad.” continued on page 40

Ja n u a r y 1 9 9 6 13 A SAINT CALLED ISEL

by Bill D. Hallsted

er name was Isel. Odd brews 10:25, n i v ). Isel taught me summer and winter, rain and name I’d never heard what it meant. shine. before. Appropriate, She began her Sunday at 4 a .m . Worship was often started when though—I never knew It took her a long time to get she made it back by that same cir­ anyone quite like Isel. dressed. She had to work at it for cuitous route. I can’t imagine 30 minutes or so, then rest. Her what grit and determination that simple act of dressing expended as weekly walk required. I cannot A good example m uch e ffo rt as som e p e o p le ’s forget what it taught me. It is truly ought not to be ig­ workday. important to be present when the Hnored. A great example should be community of faith meets together shared. I know it’s risky to hold for worship. others up as examples, but still, Isel always sat right up front so that’s the way we learn. she could hear. Well, we thought I learned a lot from Isel. All of she could hear. When we wired a it by example. I can’t remember a I s e l a l w a y s s a t r ig h t couple pews for earphones, we single “lecture,” but I certainly re­ UP FRONT SO SHE COULD knew she would be pleased. We member many lessons. wired the back two pews. We I wish I had known her before HEAR. WELL, WE THOUGHT thought people using them would the stroke and age took such a toll. feel less conspicuous. She must have been quite a lady! SHE COULD HEAR. The next Sunday, as Isel came For that matter, she still was when in, I told her, “We got the new ear­ I knew her. phones installed. You’ll be able to The stroke had left one side par­ hear now.” alyzed. With the aid of a leg brace She smiled at me. “Thank you. and a cane, she could walk, sort Yes. That’s nice.” of. She would move her good leg She was always ready, standing She shuffled on past the pews forward, then drag the useless one in the lobby of the nursing home, with the earphones, heading for up even with it. It took a long time when her ride arrived. One of the her usual spot, up front. to get anywhere. men in the church picked her up The man who usually provided One arm was withered. It had every Sunday. He never had to her ride stopped her. “We put in become only deadweight to be wait. some earphones so you can hear washed and cared for, but not Isel couldn’t sit through both now,” he nearly shouted. used. Her once-resonant voice was Sunday School and worship ser­ “Thank you so much,” Isel reduced to a high-pitched, strained vice without going to the rest smiled at him. “You are so help­ squeak. I had to listen very closely room. That was a great problem. ful.” to understand her. She had to work Our church building was old and She started her shuffling drag even harder to understand me. Her far from handicap accessible! The toward that front pew again. I laid hearing was extremely poor. rest rooms were in the basement. a hand on her good arm. I held up Isel came to church. Isel always The steps were too narrow and a finger to indicate she should came to church! She even came to steep for her. wait a minute. I walked over to Sunday School. That’s one thing About 10 minutes before Sun­ one of the wired pews and held up that had such an impact on me. day School dismissed, Isel would a set of earphones where she She taught me how important make her way out of the front could see them. faithful attendance is. door, down the broad front steps, Her eyes lit up. An understand­ I already knew the scripture, around the side of the building, ing smile beamed across her face. “Let us not give up meeting to­ and into the rear entrance, where “Oh, you got the earphones put in!” gether, as some are in the habit of the steps were fewer and wider. To After the services that day, she doing, but let us encourage one our shame, she made that trek told me several times how much another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching” (He- 14 H e r a l d o f H o l in e s s S h e m a d e t h a t t r e k SUMMER AND WINTER, RAIN AND SHINE.

she had enjoyed the service. “I could even hear the sermon to­ day!” Think about that! She hadn’t heard the hymns, the prayers, or the sermon in all those months she had struggled so hard to be there! Even so, it was that important for her to attend. “Let us not give up meeting together . . . but let us en­ courage one another.” She lived that admonition, and encourage us she did. When she passed away, we talked about these things at her fu­ neral. We talked about what it would mean to her to be able to leap and dance up golden streets. We talked about what it would mean to her to throw two strong arms around her husband in joyful reunion. We talked about how her deep, strong voice would resonate as she harmonized with angelic choirs. We talked about what it would mean to her to hear, clearly and perfectly, the soft-spoken words, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” But these spiritual speculations are not what I remember most. What sticks in my mind is an im­ age even more lovely. It is the pic­ ture of Isel, withered arm hugged against her side, situating her cane just right to drag the steel-clad, hinged leg along each step, beauti­ ful, glorious, triumphant in her de­ termination to be with the people of God when they met together. I asked her once, “Why, Isel? When you were able to hear al­ most nothing that was going on, why did you want to be there so bad?” “Why wouldn’t anyone?” she responded. Why indeed! ^

January 1 9 9 6 15 What you need for the new year is . EMPOWERING ASSURANCE

by Steve Rodeheaver

ssurance children living in London died before reaching their The witness of the Spirit. sixth birthday. Life was cheap. Persons were hanged for The doctrine of assurance. the slightest criminal activity, including killing a rabbit If you’ve traveled in Nazarene circles for a or stealing a coin. while, or heard much about John Wesley, Alcohol was also a major problem. If ever a nation was you’ve probably heard these terms before, drunk, it was 18th-century England. Sometimes Parliament perhaps often. More than likely, you’ve sung had to adjourn early because its members were too drunk the hymn “Blessed Assurance.” to continue. Wesley believed there was a bread shortage Growing up in the Church of the Nazarene, I’ve al­ because all the grain was being used to produce alcohol. ways taken assurance to mean a special knowledge that Adulterous living was the norm, from the poor in the if you were to die right now, you would make it to heav­ streets to the prime minister himself. Where was the en. It’s a knowledge that Church of England in all God’s Spirit gives your spir­ this? Couched snugly with it that you are presently a the aristocrats, its back to Christian, and that if Jesus I n a w o r l d w h e r e c h il d r e n d ie d the poor. were to return this moment, This was the world in He would take you with UNNOTICED, IT MEANT THAT GOD TOOK which John Wesley lived Him. It’s not a guarantee NOTICE AND MADE YOU HIS OWN CHILD. and preached the gospel. that you will be a Christian His ministry was primarily on the day of your death, to the poor and oppressed, but an assurance that you those without hope. What are presently a Christian, and that if you were to die right did Wesley’s message of endurance mean in this con­ now, you need not fear hell. You have peace about God’s text? What was the significance of God’s Spirit bearing judgment because, by the witness of His Spirit, you witness to a man’s or woman’s spirit that he or she was a know you are a child of God. Christian? While this assurance brought peace about As I study John Wesley and the world he lived in, and God’s judgment, it had to have meant much more. as I look at my own world and the people to whom I min­ In a world that was completely against you, it meant ister, I’m coming to the conclusion that the old under­ that God was for you. In a world that deemed you worth­ standing of assurance is inadequate. It’s not wrong or un­ less, it meant that God reckoned you worthy of His very true; it’s just small and incomplete. I’ve seen the peace it presence. In a world that offered no love, but only ex­ gives but have been blind to the power it provides. ploitation, it meant that God cared profoundly and offered Wesley’s world (18th- century England) was one of His Son. In a world where children died unnoticed, it extreme poverty—both economically and morally. There meant that God took notice and made you His own child. was no middle class; the aristocrats (roughly 5 percent of The witness of the Spirit didn’t just provide assurance the population) enjoyed all of the nation’s wealth. that you would survive judgment; it assured that God Among the poor, living conditions were horrendous. was present in you in the midst of a world that seemed There was no sanitation, and the streets served as the God-forsaken. It was an assurance that the Shepherd sewer. Everyone, including the butcher, dumped his knows His sheep by name, and they know His voice, and garbage into the streets. He won’t allow them to be snatched from His hand. The There was much disease and death, especially among Spirit’s witness gave you confidence that no matter how children. From 1730 to 1750, three out of every four deadly the world became, it could not destroy your rela­

16 H e r a l d o f H o l in e s s tionship with the Life-Giver. You had a river of life is no life at all. It is only death in disguise. flowing within that could not be dammed. Do you get the picture? We live in a world that crush­ As I look at my world, the city of San Diego, I see es life. If we are to truly live and bear up under it, we need for the same kind of assurance. It’s not enough to need the assurance of One who has been in the world know you’re going to make it to heaven; you need to and overcome the world. And that is the good news! One know that you’re going to make it through the pressures has been sent into this world, and He has overcome the of this world. Everywhere 1 go, 1 see oppression, hurt, world through His death and resurrection! Even more, drugs, hopelessness, and death. Teenagers feel as if they He invites us to partake of His life through His Spirit, so have no future, adults live as if the world ended yester­ that we are in Him and He in us! By love He casts out day, and children are bearing our fear of judgment. the consequences of it all. But that’s not all. His Drugs and violence are Spirit assures us that greater everywhere. A pregnant T h is i s n ’t ju s t t h e a s s u r a n c e w e is He that is in us than he woman is more concerned that is in the world. The about her crack habit than NEED—THIS IS THE ASSURANCE WE HAVE! world may seek to take life, the health of her child. A but it cannot destroy our 19-year-old kid pulls the sustaining relationship with trigger of an Uzi in a drive- the Life-Giver himself. No by shooting. The spray of bullets kills a grandmother sit­ matter how hopeless things may appear, there is a living ting at a bus stop. Others are wounded. Life has become hope within us that cannot be quenched. Even though we cheap. It is randomly taken away just for kicks. Certain may be brought low for a little while, we cast our anxi­ car wheels are “worth killing for.” Jobs are hard to come eties upon Him because we know that He cares for us by, especially jobs that make you feel as if you are some­ and will raise us up in due time. Hardship does not have body. The American dream is lots of money. If you don’t the final word. Nor does tribulation or persecution. No, have a job that pays it, you’re nobody. If you have mon­ not even death itself. For absolutely nothing can separate ey, no matter how you got it, you’re somebody. us from the love of God in Christ Jesus, who died and Dreams are supposed to give life. This dream destroys was raised that we might have life and have it to the full. it, making material more valuable than life itself. Adul­ That is the kind of assurance we need— not simply to tery seduces our freedom, leaving commitment a lonely know that we would go to heaven if we suddenly died, divorcee. Sexual sins have made for epic social diseases. but to know that God is with us, and for us, and in us, Our sexuality is constantly exploited by the media, so empowering us to live death-defying lives. This isn’t just that being a man or woman has nothing to do with char­ the assurance we need—this is the assurance we have! acter and integrity. It is solely a matter of image. We “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of have become objects to each other. Whether we want to death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me” (Psalm admit it or not, we have made life cheap, and cheap life 23:4). *

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Steve Rodeheaver is pastor of the Southeast Church of the Nazarene in San Diego.

17 T he Fam ily A lbum

Adventures in Christian Parenting That Championship

Season ting with other moms: “Oh, your boy, Alex, has such a cute haircut!” or “How’d you make those Rice my would smile and hold her Krispie treats look like soccer thumbs up while Daddy yelled, “Go balls?” get the ball, Chase!” Daddy’s ad­ The concept Daddy’s beginning monition invariably caused Chase to grasp was planted in his mind by to snap out of his reverie and pump a man much wiser than he. During a his arms and legs in place, much recent Sunday School lesson, the like a cartoon character, then take teacher said, “We are made to fel­ off running looking more like a lowship with God.” That is our pur­ guppy swimming upstream than a pose. We are here to share life with Jerry Cohagan is one half of the comedy- mighty shark. At the end of every Him. God’s will for us is that we, drama duo, Hicks and Cohagan. Lynda quarter, Chase would scamper over first and foremost, commune with is a high school English teacher in and suggest we have snacks. This Him. Not exactly the same as have Olathe, Kansas. may explain why he wanted his fun, eat snacks, and not keep score, team to be called the Brownies in­ but not that far away either. The stead of the Sharks. heat of the battle will always be Chase spent the entire season giv­ there. And in a competitive world This past fall, Chase was a mem­ ing us the thumbs up while safely that measures each other by educa­ ber of the mighty Sharks, one of the 10 to 15 feet away from the heat of tion, yearly gross, square footage, community soccer teams made up battle, eating snacks, and celebrat­ and retirement plans, our purpose is of five-year-olds. It was a pretty ing any goal by patting that player to enjoy God and let Him enjoy us! cool experience because they got to on the back, whether it be a Shark And in the midst of life, a pat on the choose their own team name, and or the opposition. back for someone else’s success and they all got to wear these shin Several concepts were guards that came up to midthigh learned this past season. and matching jerseys and black Chase grasped the con­ team shorts that hung down to mid­ cept of fellowship really calf. They practiced once a week well; he just chose to and played a game every Saturday. pass on the actual con­ It was a very low-pressure event. cept of soccer. Mom Dad just wanted Chase to make The goals were simple: everybody kept comforting Dad that contact with the ball. . . once. got to play, have fun, bring snacks, this was OK, that it was and no one kept score (except for more important for the parents, of course). Chase took Chase to have fun and to this like a fish to water. Not to get along with his team­ the rudiments of soccer, but to the mates. In theory, Dad idea of having fun and eating understood and agreed with this a hug when your neighbor is down snacks. Wherever the ball was, concept. In actuality, Dad just want­ is going to come a lot closer to get­ there could be found a group of ed Chase to make contact with the ting the thumbs up from above. three-footers engulfed in a mad ball . . . once. It was not to be. No God is reminding us not to forget frenzy, much like a school of hun­ doubt Chase has inherited his ath­ our purpose here. In the busyness of gry sharks fighting over a bucket of letic prowess from his mother, who life, in the midst of the fray, God chum. About 5 to 10 feet behind spends every sporting event she at­ continues to find ways to break this group could be found Chase, tends rooting for the clock. through. And just as Chase tugs at giving the thumbs-up sign while Mom grasped the camaraderie Daddy’s sleeve and reminds him, grinning broadly at Daddy and concept in the first two weeks. She “It’s time to have a snack together Mommy along the sidelines. Mom­ spent practice and game times chat­ . . . ” so does God. ^

18 H e r a l d o f H o l in e s s lazarene Roots Nazarene Roots Nazarene Roots Nazarene Roots B. T. Roberts and Free Methodism by Stan Ingersol, denominational archivist

he schism that led Free was not open to all, but only to “the ing defeated. In his struggle with the Methodists out of the right kind” of people. Further, frater­ conference over the issue, Roberts Methodist Episcopal nal ties competed with the Christian ironically received support from Church in 1860 crystallized ministry’s own brotherhood ideal, di­ “some well-known Masons, both in around social issues that viding the ministers into two groups the Conference and out of it,” who still resonated when Naz­ when they should be united by their “insisted that it was a gross perver­ arene parent bodies origi­ ordination vows. Roberts had evi­ sion of Masonry to use it as a means nated in the 1880s and 1890s. dence that the stationing of ministers for controlling the affairs of a Opposition to slavery was a critical church.” When it organized, the Free elementT in Free Methodism’s rise. Methodist Church banned member­ The slavery issue troubled the M.E. ship in secret societies. Church from its beginning in 1784. In Another issue behind the schism 1843, Wesleyan Methodists left be­ concerned the poor. Fashionable cause the M.E. Church had not con­ Methodist churches in the East rented demned slavery and did not appear pews to its wealthier members to help likely to do so. In 1844, the M.E. retire church debts. Those who could Church itself divided—one church not afford a rented pew sat in less de­ for the North, the other for the South. sirable parts of the sanctuary. Roberts Still, the northern church’s General objected that rich and poor were Conference refused to condemn slav­ treated differently, and that this was ery, fearing that annual conferences neither true Christianity nor true in the border states would unite with Methodism. By contrast, the Free “the Church South” if they did so. Methodist D is cip lin e required that all Abolitionist sentiments, heightened pews be free. The “Free” in Free by perfectionist tendencies, fired the Methodist stood, then, for free hearts of Free Methodists in 1860. Blacks, free pews, and freedom from But there were other issues behind secret societies. Free Methodism’s rise, many spelled out by the church’s principal founder, The Church of the Nazarene arose after the slavery issue was settled by Benjamin Titus Roberts, in his article Nazarene Archives a bloody Civil War, and it reconciled “New School Methodism” (1857), his B. T. Roberts, Free Methodist founder, book Why We Need Another Sect whose conflict with clergy belonging to people alienated from one another by (1879), and his paper, The Earnest secret oath-bound societies influenced the sectional tensions generated by other holiness churches, including the C h ristian. slavery and that war. Nazarenes Church of the Nazarene. Roberts was a Methodist minister shared Free Methodism’s concern for in the Genesee Conference of New the poor, and pew rentals were con­ York when he first decried the grow­ was affected by lodge ties, not by a trary to the ideals of Nazarene ing worldliness in the church. Fie at­ congregation’s needs and a given founders. B. T. Roberts’s well-publi­ tacked lodge membership by Meth­ minister’s ability to meet them. A cized struggle against secret societies odist clergy and laity, especially the church whose key members belonged had a direct influence on Nazarenes. Masons and Odd Fellows. He had to a certain lodge might insist that a His stand, reflected in Bresee’s M a n ­ various objections. For one thing, se­ minister be appointed who shared u a l of 1905 and the Holiness Church cret societies bred a “brotherhood” their fraternal association. The ideal of Christ’s M a n u a l of 1904, was in­ mentality among its members, but at the heart of Methodism’s ap­ corporated into the 1908 M a n u a l of that “brotherhood” was restrictive— it pointive system of ministry was be­ the united church.

J a n u a r y 1 9 9 6 19 THE QUESTION BOX CONDUCTED BY WESLEY D. TRACY, Editor

A friend of mine is in a study group spon­ The Ascended Masters are Jesus, St. Germain (whom sored by the Church Universal and Triumphant. She Guy Ballard claims to have met in 1930 on Mount Shas­ was raised an evangelical Christian and is very spiri­ ta in California), El Morya, Guy and Edna Ballard, and tual, but some of the things she gets from CUT make Mark and Elizabeth Prophet. Communications from me nervous. What can you tell me about this organi­ them rank at least as high as the Bible, in which CUT zation? says it also believes. 3. Doctrine of God: The Trinity is denied in favor of .A.* Historically, CUT is an offshoot of the “I Am” an Eastern pantheism. There is no distinction between movement that was started in the U.S.A. in the 1930s by God and His creation. Thus, we are all part of God, as is Guy Ballard, a man who claimed that he had been rein­ your rosebush and the cat under it. Jesus is just one of carnated many times, once as George Washington. He several helpful deities, and the Holy Spirit is a nonper­ based the movement on Exodus 3:14, but it was any­ sonal force. thing but a biblical movement, combining elements of 4. Eschatology: The end times teachings of CUT are ancient gnosticism, theosophy, Eastern mysticism, and constant and seem to center on fear tactics. They say Christianity. The movement attracted 3.5 million mem­ that Armageddon is imminent, and they hope to escape bers in the ’30s before the allegedly immortal Ballard the holocaust by building bomb shelters in Montana. died. This outfit is sub-Christian in just about every impor­ Edna Ballard took over from her husband, and though tant area. Do whatever you can to steer your friend back membership shrank drastically, she and her son kept the into true Christain beliefs and practices. If you want to outfit going until her death in 1971. Then Edna’s organ­ read more about CUT, see the Dictionary of Cults, ist, Fred Landwehr, and Jerry and Ann Craig took over. Sects, Religions and the Occult, George A. Mather and A remnant still is headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois. Larry A. Nichols, Zondervan, 1993, 125-28. One of the offshoots of the “I Am” movement is the Church Universal and Triumphant. Before it took this I understand that the Promise Keepers orga­ name, it was known as the “Great White Brotherhood,” nization has excluded women pastors from its 1996 and before that, the “Summit Lighthouse.” It has been National Clergy Conference. Is this true? headquartered in Washington D.C.; Colorado Springs; Camelot (a monastery in California); Corwin Springs, Montana (the leaders bought Malcom Forbes’s ranch); .A .# Originally, Promise Keepers intended to exclude and now CUT operates from a 40,000-acre Inner Retreat women clergy, according to the response from their of­ Center near Gardines, Montana. fice when a friend of mine (a denominational executive) telephoned them about this matter. The principal leader of CUT was Mark Prophet. His associates were gathered in anticipation of his ascension The Promise Keeper representative said that they are into the Godhead, but, unceremoniously, he died of a not trying to make a theological statement, but they feel stroke. Again, the followers thinned out, but again, as that the program goals of Promise Keepers as a ministry Mrs. Ballard had done, Mrs. Elizabeth Clare Prophet to males must not be compromised. Thus, only male took over the reins. She proved to be an efficient leader ministers were invited to the “National Clergy Confer­ in spite of divorcing her second husband, Randall King. ence.” Some 70,000 clergymen are expected to attend She soon married again, and the church, which called February 13-15, 1996. her “Gum Ma,” prospered. The cult has grown so fast However, The Wesleyan Church’s Task Force on that the leaders say they cannot estimate the number of Women in Ministry says that “at this point, Promise followers. CUT flourishes around the world, with large Keepers is aware that they cannot legally exclude fe­ numbers of disciples in Ghana and Sweden. male clergy members and, therefore, they will receive What are the teachings that attract so many people? your registration at 1-800-408-4872.” 1. Salvation: Self-realization is the essence of salva­ The women clergy of The Welseyan Church have or­ tion. This is accomplished as the devotee realizes his or ganized a preconference meeting in Atlanta with that her own divinity. This is in harmony with Hindu and denomination’s general superintendents. The meeting is New Age notions. The idea of atonement is mildly pres­ billed as dealing with prayer, encouragement, and con­ ent. Not the atonement wrought by Jesus but by all the sciousness raising. Though women clergy are especially avatars who take upon themselves some of humankind’s urged to attend, Wesleyan ministers of both genders are “karma.” ■ invited. 2. Revelation: Both “I Am” and CUT hold that reve­ The 1994 conference for Holiness women clergy in­ lation comes only through the “Ascended Masters,” vited men to participate, and several did. The April 11- those super saints who have ascended into God and now 14, 1996, Holiness Women’s Clergy Conference in Indi­ communicate with us by way of mystic illumination. anapolis is again open to interested male clergy. tfc

20 H e r a l d o f H o l in e s s Rhythms of the S pirit The Steps of a Good Man

MORRIS A. WEIGELT with his spiritual geography. wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall His spiritual life had been shaped prosper” (Psalm 1:3). He often re­ by regular immersion in Scripture. I peated that verse in both German and recalled the day in 1976 when his lo­ English. On the back cover of the cal church honored him for more than folder we printed the words of Psalm 30 years of teaching Sunday School 91 in both German and English. classes. His pattern of preparation Verse 1 reads: “He that dwelleth in was: Read the Scripture lesson for the the secret place of the most High, following Sunday as Mother was shall abide under the shadow of the putting Sunday dinner on the table. Almighty.” The final verse (v. 16) Morris A. Weigelt teaches spiritual forma­ Read and reread that text each day of reads: “With long life will I satisfy tion at Nazarene Theological Seminary. the week. Ponder the meaning of that him, and shew him my salvation.” text during the days of the week as he Ninety-one years of living under the plowed or cultivated or harvested. shadow of the Almighty certainly is a Small wonder that he was asked year powerfully shaping influence. after year to teach again. The roots of Dad’s life were deep, I STOOD ON THE HIGHEST HILL On my He committed so much Scripture to and the fruit of his life predictable. brother’s farm. Our grandfather memory that it became his native lan­ We could only celebrate and give homesteaded that piece of property in guage. One of the last times I had any thanks for such quality of life. No one 1905. Our father, in turn, farmed that extended interchange with him, I read is able to calculate the total effect of land for more than 30 years. On the Scripture to him from his German those years of living. previous day, we had celebrated our Bible. He was able to complete texts As the sun rose that morning father’s life and then buried his earth­ that I began and to translate words for bathing the land with its warmth, I ly remains at the cemetery less than which I asked an English translation. thought about the words of Henry three miles away. M y m ind and heart Several persons told me were overflowing— as well as my that they read scripture to eyes. I kept coming back to the words him in the last months of of the scripture: “The steps of a good his life, and even when man are ordered by the L o r d ” (Psalm his voice was no longer 37:23). Over and over I spoke aloud: audible, his lips were The roots of Dad’s life were “He was a good m an.” moving in sequence to the As the sun rose over the eastern words. What an inheri­ deep, and the fruit of his life horizon, I pondered the quality of tance to give to his chil­ predictable. spiritual life that my father lived and dren and his children’s the forces that shaped that life. And I children! reflected on the forces now shaping Scripture was not only my own life, for I am only 30 years on his lips but also im­ behind him in age. planted into mind and heart and life. Ward Beecher when he compared the It was clear that his spiritual life He was a man of integrity long before death of a good man to the setting of had been shaped by living close to Promise Keepers made those words the sun. He observed that the horizon the earth. He learned to live the into a slogan. The range of persons glows for a long while after the sun rhythm of the seasons. He learned to who gathered to give thanks for his has set. The horizon will glow for a cooperate with the laws of nature. He life on the previous day were a tribute long while because my father lived so spent many hours driving his horses to the quality of his life. wisely and strategically. He was a —and later, his tractors— across that On the front cover of the funeral good man. land. He used those hours to think folder we printed: “And he shall be The sun that morning invited me to deep thoughts about the nature of life like a tree planted by the rivers of wa­ lean into the future. I long to be a and the nature of God. His physical ter, that bringeth forth his fruit in his good man too—and to have my steps geography was deeply intertwined season; and his leaf also shall not ordered by the Lord. iq

Ianuary 1 9 9 6 21 News — BY MARK GRAHAM

MVNC Student Killed sister, Ginger Michelle. The Davises perintendent of the Kansas City Dis­ moved to Greenville from Mount Ver­ trict from 1961 to 1964. This was pre­ Matthew John Rice, non, Tex., in July. ceded by a two-year pastorate at 20, a sophomore busi­ Davis reportedly was camping with Kansas City First Church. Prior to this, ness administration his roommate, Chuck Ballard, and Ja­ student at Mount Ver­ he was superintendent of the West son Hart during the SNU fall break, Texas District for nine years. non Nazarene College, which began Oct. 20. The young men was killed in an auto A native of Texas, Dr. Jenkins stud­ apparently had decided to swim about ied at Texas Tech and graduated from accident near Bolivar, 300 yards across the lake to reach some Pasadena College. He was ordained in Ohio, Nov. 3. Services secluded woods. The water was report­ 1939 on the Northern California Dis­ were held Nov. 7 near edly cold and choppy at the time. trict and was honored with the doctor his hometown of Baltic, Ohio. When Hart began to have trouble, he of divinity degree by Bethany Naza­ Rice is survived by his parents, John and Ballard swam back to shore. They and Mardella Rice; a sister, Amber; saw that Davis was continuing ahead, rene College in 1957. grandparents; and a great-grandmother. but when they later looked back, he The Jenkinses have two daughters, Rice was one of three passengers was not in sight. Jan Calhoun and Jeanne Hubbs; and a and the only MVNC student in a car Davis’s body was located by park son, Orville Jr. driven by Douglas McCahill, 22, of officials underwater about 15 yards Messages may be sent to Dr. and New Philadelphia, Ohio. McCahill’s from the opposite shore. Mrs. Jenkins at their home, 2309 W. car was eastbound on Ohio Highway The college held a special memorial 103rd St., Leawood, KS 66206. 212 when it was struck on a hillcrest by chapel service to honor the young man. a westbound vehicle. The 16-year-old Davis had maintained a 4.0 grade Carr Honored by NNC driver of the other vehicle was passing point average at SNU. Jeff Carr, director of when the accident occurred, according the P. F. Bresee Foun­ to an Ohio Highway Patrol report. dation at Los Angeles Four persons in McCahill’s car and Jenkins Undergoes Surgery First Church, has been four occupants of the other vehicle Orville W. Jenkins, 82, named as the first re­ were transported to area hospitals. is continuing to im­ cipient of the Leon Rice, who was wearing a seat belt, prove following quin­ Doane Award from was taken to Timkin Mercy Hospital in tuple heart bypass Northwest Nazarene Canton, Ohio, where he was later pro­ surgery Oct. 25. The College. The award is nounced dead. The accident remains surgery, performed at presented to recent graduates who have under investigation, according to a col­ Research Medical Cen­ demonstrated leadership, Christian lege spokesperson. ter in Kansas City, character, professional endeavor, and Rice transferred from Kent State Mo., took almost eight hours. support for NNC. University last year to play baseball at "My doctor calls me the ‘miracle The award memorializes the late MVNC. He is the third MVNC student man,”’ said Dr. Jenkins. “He didn’t NNC president, who distinguished to die in a traffic accident this academ­ himself as a general church leader, ic year. give me much hope to make it through the surgery.” business leader, NNC Alumni Board Jenkins, who underwent a similar president, and NNC Board of Regents SNU Student Drowns operation almost 10 years ago, said he chairman. Doane was the first NNC John Jeremy Davis, 19, is slowly growing stronger. alumnus to be elected president of the sophomore aviation- Dr. Jenkins, wife Louise, and their college. business major at family want to express their thanks to Prior to serving as director of the Southern Nazarene the many Nazarenes who have been foundation, Carr was the founder and University, drowned praying for them. director of the Bresee Youth Program at L.A. First. Begun in 1987, the com­ while swimming with The general superintendent emeritus friends Oct. 22, around munity-based youth program reaches suffered a heart attack Oct. 22. Tests 6 p .m . Officials at Rob­ more than 1,000 youth and children revealed complete blockages in four ar­ bers Cave State Park through programs in sports, educational teries and almost complete blockage in began searching Lake Wayne Wallace assistance, computer literacy, employ­ a fifth. Doctors said he would not have and nearby woods Monday morning. ment, and social activities. Davis’s body was located two days lat­ survived long without the surgery. Carr was a 1994 Eureka Foundation er. Dr. Jenkins served as a member of Fellow and a 1994 inductee into the Services were held Oct. 28 in the Board of General Superintendents NAIA District 2 Athletic Hall of Fame. Gilmer, Tex. from 1968 until 1985. Prior to this, he He also was inducted into the NNC Davis is survived by his parents. served four years as executive secre­ Athletic Hall of Fame. He is currently Rev. John and Kay Davis of the tary of the Department of Home Mis­ pursuing a master’s degree in theology Greenville, Tex., Peniel Church; and a sions of the denomination. He was su­ and ethics at Azusa Pacific University.

22 H e r a l d o f H o l in e s s Global Institute Organizing The resources of Nazarene schools around the world are being coordinat­ ed to improve ministerial preparation, according to Jerry Lambert, general education commissioner. Some 54 schools, all at various academic lev­ els, will be linked together as a re­ source network under the Internation­ al Board of Education. The cooperative venture is called the Re­ source Institute for International Edu­ cation (RIIE). Scenes from the 31st annual meet­ “The Spirit of God is reaching into ing of the Wesleyan Theological So­ the hearts of young men and women ciety (WTS). (Above) General Superin­ of all ages in calling them to develop tendent Emeritus William M. the holiness church in their own cul­ Greathouse confers with keynote tures,” said Lambert. "The Church of speaker Theodore Runyon. (Upper the Nazarene is blessed with a world­ right) NTS Professor Albert Truesdale wide system for ministerial prepara­ addresses the society. (Right) WTS tion. Now, the resources of all these President Donald A. D. Thorsen pre­ schools, including American colleges sents the Lifetime Achievement and universities, will be linked togeth­ Award to Rev. Dr. James Earl er in a great network of resources.” Massey. Barry L. Callen, center, A1 Truesdale, professor of philoso­ made the presentation address. phy and ethics and former dean of the faculty at Nazarene Theological Semi­ Wesleyan Scholars Meet nary, will serve as institute coordina­ tor. The institute is directed by a board Some I20 Wesleyan scholars ex­ He also recommended the establish­ that includes: Louie Bustle, World plored the relationship of sanctifica­ ment of a WTS endowment fund. The Mission Division director; Bill Sulli­ tion and the new birth at the 31st an­ society adopted the recommendation, van, Church Growth Division director; nual meeting of the Wesleyan making it possible for the WTS to so­ Gordon Wetmore, NTS president; and Theological Society (WTS) Nov. 2-4 licit and receive contributions and Lambert. at Northwest Nazarene College. The legacies to enlarge the scope of its A coordinating council will oversee theme for the sessions was “Sanctifi­ ministry. the networking of ministerial prepara­ cation and the New Creation.” The society’s Lifetime Achieve­ tion resources. Its members include: Theodore Runyon of Emory Uni­ ment Award was presented to James Wilbur Brannon, Pastoral Ministries versity delivered the keynote address, Earl Massey, dean of Anderson Uni­ director; David Hayes, World Mission “New Creation: The Wesleyan Dis­ versity’s School of Theology since personnel coordinator; Roy Stults, World Mission theological education tinctive.” “The greatest strength of 1989 and an elder in the Church of coordinator; and Truesdale. God (Anderson, Ind.). the Wesleyan doctrine . . . lies in its “The RIIE will in no way replace ability to mobilize the believer to The theme for the 1996 WTS what is currently being done at seek a future that surpasses the pres­ meeting will be “Worship.” It will be Nazarene institutions,” said Lambert. ent,” said Runyon. “It turns the held at Wesley Theological Seminary “It will function as a consulting and Christian life into a project constantly in Washington, D.C. linking agency to enable institutions open to new possibilities. ... It is not “We live in an era of worship ex­ of ministerial preparation to excel. blind to the negative forces. Howev­ periments, many of them unguided “The specific tasks of the institute er, it does not take them as inevitable by any coherent theology of wor­ are still being developed. But it is de­ in human existence but precisely as ship,” said Wesley Tracy, vice presi­ signed to serve as a ‘seminary without that which can be overcom e.” dent of the society. “I believe that walls,’ providing theological and doc­ trinal coherency to materials and pro­ The presidential address was deliv­ WTS can do our movement a great grams used to prepare ministers.” service, not by preserving the pedan­ ered at the annual banquet by outgo­ Early projects, which include pastor ing president Donald A. D. Thorsen. tic or baptizing the faddish, but by training programs in Argentina, He urged members of the society to exploring the biblical, theological, Brazil, and the Caribbean, are being work at finding ways, through vari­ and cultural foundations and guide­ produced in English, Spanish, Por­ ous media, to publish the hopeful lines for Christian, Protestant, Wes­ tuguese, and French, according to message of the Wesleyan worldview. leyan/Holiness worship.” Lambert.

Ja n u a r y 1 9 9 6 23 Mother Church Celebrates Centennial What General Superintendent John Al­ perintendents of the denomination, Commemorative activities conclud­ lan Knight called the “mother church” greetings from community religious ed on Monday, Oct. 30, with two of our denomination—Los Angeles and civic leaders, the presentation by events. One was a scholars’ sympo­ First Church—celebrated its 100th an­ NPH President Bob Brower of Carl sium, the other was a golf tournament niversary with a week of commemora­ Bangs and his new book on Bresee, a to benefit the Bresee Foundation. Neil tive activities. video by D. Paul Thomas featuring B. Wiseman moderated the sympo­ The celebration peaked with a cen­ “Words from Dr. Phineas F. Bresee,” sium, which was titled “What Would tennial service at Shrine Auditorium on and testimonies by Kalani Benavides, Wesley and Bresee Say to the Church Sunday, Oct. 29. Some 5,000 persons Rusty Harding, and Cheryl Beyioku. of the Nazarene as It Enters the 21st attended the three-hour event, which On Sunday morning the four congre­ Century?” “Does God’s Future for Us began at 4 p .m . Many Nazarene church­ gations (Hispanic, Filipino, Korean, Thunder in Our Past?” was the title of a es in the area dismissed their evening and Anglo) of L.A. First joined togeth­ paper presented by Wes Tracy. Two services so their people could attend er to worship. Persons were present hours of spirited discussion ensued. this historic event. The theme of the from 29 cultural groups. “You have Los Angeles District Superintendent service was “Celebrating Our Heritage: never heard ‘Amazing Grace’ at its A Church with a Mission.” It was an­ best until you hear Christians of all Roger E. Bowman said the anniversary chored by two sermons, one by Pastor races sing it as the one common de­ celebration not only was successful but Ron Benefiel, the other by General Su­ nominator that holds them together as a also held “real significance for Naza­ perintendent William J. Prince. family of faith,” said Wes Tracy, editor rene work in the Los Angeles area in “This new body [Los Angeles First of the Herald o f Holiness. terms of the challenging mission that Church of the Nazarene] was from the Other events of the week included lies before us.” beginning destined to be a church,” tours of significant historical spots in “It was a heartwarming reminder of said Prince. “His [Phineas F. Bresee’s] the L.A. area; reunions of Sunday what God can do when we put our en­ plans were larger than a city mission. School classes and musical groups ergies and resources at His disposal,” They included becoming a vital move­ from the church’s past; an open house said Michael R. Estep, Communica­ ment of historic Christianity dedicated at Bresee Institute; opening of the L.A. tions Division director. Estep is former to the Wesleyan teaching of scriptural First archives and picture gallery; director of the Thrust to the Cities pro­ Holiness and the grace of God.” showing of the video about Bresee, The gram that teamed up with Los Angeles Other highlights of the service in­ Sun Never Sets in the Morning; and the First Church, Bresee Institute, and the cluded participation by each of the Centennial Banquet, attended by some L.A. District to launch a number of members of the Board of General Su­ 300 persons. ministries in the community.

Scenes from the centennial (clock­ wise, beginning left): Carl Bangs dis­ cusses his new biography on Phineas F. Bresee; celebration at the Shrine Auditorium; Esther Bre­ see, wife of the late Horace Bre­ see, grandson of Phineas; the Ko­ rean Children’s Choir during Sunday morning’s service; and the youth group from Highland, Calif., Church, which volunteered a day of work at an outreach ministry of First Church in downtown L.A. H e r a l d o f H o l in e s s VBS Underwrites New Child Sponsorship Program Media Work and Witness Team Proposed Nazarene Media International is seek­ ing a group of professionals to form a media Work and Witness team, accord­ ing to David Anderson, Media Interna­ tional director. Team members would volunteer their time to provide video, film, photography, and audio resources for world mission areas. “Work and Witness teams have tra­ ditionally been thought of in terms of using building skills to further King­ dom work,” said Anderson. “I believe it is time to challenge Nazarene media professionals to help solve a serious and ongoing ministry need in our world evangelism efforts. I also believe there are laypersons with professional media skills who will be willing to offer their Jordanian children who will be assisted by offerings given by children in Nazarene Vacation services as gifts of ministry.” Bible Schools this summer. Anderson said that initial projects are Nazarene Vacation Bible School (VBS) has been a tremendous success.” centered around three video produc­ has announced plans to provide a The theme for the 1996 VBS Mis­ tions needed for the Africa Region and $10,000 block grant to support Naza­ sion Offering is “Share the Light.” The the creation of media resources for the rene schools in Syria and Jordan. The bulk of the annual offering is usually Africa Region Communications Center. Other opportunities exist in South onetime grant will go to the Christian split between projects in world mission America and the Asia-Pacific Region. education program of Nazarene Child and non-world mission areas. The “Some may decide that they cannot Sponsorship (NCS), according to Tom world mission project for 1996 also go but would like to offer equipment, Felder, VBS editor. will help fund the production of Span­ production services, or financial sup­ The money will be used to purchase ish VBS materials. In the U.S. and port for others who can," said Ander­ Christian education materials and Canada, contributions will be used to son. equipment, to improve facilities, and to help local churches establish after­ For further information, contact An­ provide scholarships for needy chil­ school ministries for at-risk children derson at 816-333-7000, ext. 2390, or dren. The grant will come from mission and to provide VBS materials for home via fax at 816-333-6966 or E-mail offerings given by 1996 VBS partici­ mission churches. . pants and will be awarded to the Child “VBS has been a longtime supporter Sponsorship Program next fall. of our program," said Karen Horner, Each year, Nazarene VBS raises an NCS coordinator. “We appreciate their disregard the values of a spiritual life,” offering through local church-sponsored commitment to helping needy children, said Felder. “We want to support Child VBS programs for various missionary not only in the Middle East, but around Sponsorship's efforts to combine quali­ projects. “Our motivation is to perpetu­ the world.” ty primary education along with Chris­ ate a mission-mindedness among our “While government schools in these tian education.” VBS kids,” said Felder. “The offering areas provide a basic education, they The Middle East ministry is the newest of six programs currently run by Nazarene Child Sponsorship, according to Horner. Those interested in more in­ formation may contact NCS at 6401 ■ e ll' i ■ ■ r |y o IHI d H ANSWERS s The Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64131 ^ o |lj|n |t [a i mm a M| T ■ R 1 |c ]H|E|s| (phone: 816-333-7000, ext. 2509). to the ■ n i M t M B N l l d i m A ^ E lMM tB Crossword a] c|c| e [s|s M q o ■ K ■ L ■ S \e\ e [k j ■ ■ H S | N ■ s E|v|E m EM R| Nazarene News by E-mail Puzzle on ~s\ i [mcIeTr e | t ■ eewm ■ N m M ^ [email protected] ■ v ■ e Me T [e | R m a "l ■ s I t M i ■ page 42 3 e 0 d B S ■ 1 ° ■ l i m E sB nI Nazarene Telenews ■ d M e [a] t ■ a! l l | e M d ■ o| B | e [y 816-333-8270

J a n u a r y 19 9 6 25 News Briefs ber, director of Stewardship Services/ • Nazarene Theological College, Planned Giving. NCM Resource De­ • Africa Nazarene University began Queensland, Australia, recently re­ velopment is a new arm of NCM orga­ its new school year with “a wonderful ceived accreditation approval for its spiritual deepening emphasis,” accord­ nized under the direction of Weber. Advanced Diploma of Ministry pro­ gram from the Queensland Minister for ing to Martha John, ANU vice-chancel­ • Nazarene Bible College has eight lor. Michael Porthen, superintendent of Education, according to Robert Dunn, new members of the faculty and ad­ NTC principal. The new status will al­ the KwaZulu-Natal District in South ministration this fall, according to Hi­ Africa, served as evangelist. low students to transfer college credits ram Sanders, NBC president. They are: and qualify for assistance programs. Kenneth Crow, professor of church • Howard Culbertson, missionary-in- “Reflective of the encouragement growth, registrar, and director of insti­ residence at Southern Nazarene Uni­ from the International Board of Educa­ tutional planning and research; Don versity, was recently recognized as the tion and other bodies, a decision was Stelting, dean of extension education; 1995 SNU Teacher of the Year. Cul­ made to seek accreditation that would Ron Freeborn, Christian education di­ bertson, who teaches missions, current­ benefit NTC and its students,” said vision chair; David Hoffman, assistant ly oversees church planting initiatives Dunn. “NTC is one of a very few private professor; Alan Lyke, assistant profes­ in Bulgaria and Sicily as well as an education providers within Queensland sor of music and Bible; Vemell Posey, evangelistic/medical/construction thrust that has received government accredita­ to Mexico. He served for 15 years as a library director and assistant professor tion through the Office of Higher Educa­ Nazarene missionary to Europe and the of English; Fred Shepard, director of tion. We are grateful for a church struc­ Caribbean. admissions; and Jan Sanders, director ture that has provided resources and of the W omen’s Studies Program. encouragement through the process.” • John Bowling, president of Olivet Nazarene University, was reelected to a five-year term by the ONU Board of MidAmerica Pioneers Compete in First Bowl Game Trustees, Oct. 3. Since Bowling be­ came president in 1991, enrollment at ONU has increased 33 percent. As a gift of appreciation, the trustees presented Bowling with a one-month trip to Nairobi, Kenya.

• Kent Hill, president of Eastern Nazarene College, was reelected to a four-year term by the ENC Board of Trustees, Oct. 18. Hill has served at ENC since 1992. In other business, the trustees raised tuition 5.8 percent to an overall annual cost of $14,565, which includes tuition, fees, room, and board. It is one of the lowest increases in the last 15 years, according to Hill. The MANC defense in their first-ever postseason game. (Pioneers in white.) • Uucille Noray, NWMS president of the Trinidad and Tobago District, has The MidAmerica Nazarene College The Pioneers gained 407 yards in been elected as regional representative Pioneers defeated Ottawa University total offense while giving up only 150 to the General NWMS Council. She 38-0 in the first annual Wheat Bowl in yards to the Braves. The game marked succeeds Robert Dabydeen, who re­ Ellinwood, Kans., Nov. 18. With the MidAmerica’s first shutout of the sea­ cently moved off the region. win, the Pioneers ended the season at son and the first since the opening A Nazarene for 25 years, Noray 8- 2 - 1. game of 1990. served as district NWMS president for Senior Jermaine Peacock rushed for During the 1995 season, the Pio­ 7 years. She took early retirement in two touchdowns and 151 yards on 17 neers gave up 15.6 points per game 1983 from the government printing of­ carries. For his efforts, he was named while scoring 30. fice. most valuable offensive player of the Running back Peacock and defen­ game. Junior defensive back Charles sive end Jeremy Pfaff were named to • Tim Mastin, 30, has been named as­ Smiley led the Pioneer defense with an first team, all-conference. interception returned for a touchdown This was Coach Mike Redwine's sistant to the director of Nazarene and broke up three passes. He was fifth season with the Pioneers, who Compassionate Ministries Resource named defensive player of the game. were ranked 23rd in NAIA Div. 2. Development, according to Steve We­

26 H e r a l d o f H o l in e s s Caravan 1995 Phineas F. Bresee Recipients The general Caravan office is delighted to announce the recipients of the 19 9 5 Phineas F. Bresee Medal, the highest award children in the Church of the Nazarene can earn. These recipients gave over 4 ,5 0 0 hours of service to local churches. Each child learned the history of the Church of the Nazarene, read biographies about early church leaders, learned the 16 Articles of Faith and supporting scriptures from the Manual of the Church of the Nazarene, and earned a minimum of 46 badges. If your local church would like to join this fun-filled and exciting program, contact Caravan, 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64131.

Akron Bobby McLennan Adam Douglas Heidi Erdman Katie Sturgill Nicole Crist Bobby Bowden Melanie Beekman Megan Odom Stephan Moulton Kendra Mauck Jonathan Marvin Troy Mishler Chad Grisham Matt Krabill Jam ie Ray Intermountain Danielle McNaney Adam L. Brantley Robert Biglin Tennessee Aaron Lint Jennifer Wiseman Amber Roach Clinton Snyder Adam D. Frick Kari Howard Andy Ingram Ben Rodak Karen Francis Rachel Sullivan Rebecca Stringer Tiffany L. Taylor Kyle Thoren Jared Allsbrooks Jared Speer Jennifer Meyer Savannah Eisenbies Christalina Rameriz Connie Kendall Kim Doran Katie Bell Gabe Strohl Central Ohio Rebekah Murphy Jake Loughridge North Central Ohio Andy Spicer Mandy Middleton Chris Campbell Stephanie Carroll Jon Samson Jason Parson Tara Bishop Annalisa Crabb Robert Sugg Amanda Medley Aaron Hughes Robin Alloway Kimberly Renee Audrey Daiber Philadelphia Gary Snuffin Kari Mcllvanie Sara Radabaugh Jason Beyer Berry Leslie Lowmiller Crystal McCarney Amber Ventling Jennifer Martin Kimberly Wilt Jonathan Boyd Jennifer Buerki Michaela Strine Jonathan Hauser Kimbry Finch Alabama North Kimberly Lanham Elva Boyd Anna Doll Joshua Stage Kimberly Van Hook Stacy Bruce Hollie Zsborski Carrie Yost Katie Cantrell Caleb Elder Aaron Johnson Kaitlyn Folmer Stephanie Cherry Andy Williamson Colorado Sarah Coursey Kelsey Emrich Candace Barker Jason Morgan Holly Deason Joy Smith Robert Bryant Amanda Durflinger Amanda Farmer Sarah Scott Tiffany Sauers Virginia Anaheim Cassie Campbell Krystal Gingrich Kate Finkenbinder North Florida Erin Sauers Nakada Pulliam Elise Zemke Stephanie Mann Andrea Larson Vanessa Garcia Seth Snellgrove Joshua Troup Joshua Naber Arizona Alison Thompson Kevan Lee Adam Hodges Northeastern Indiana Brandon White Jacob Davis Daniel Fender Rebekah Campbell Doni Moore Kristy Jacobs Adam Freeman Ryan Crossan David Janosik Chase Albin Angela Comfort Mark Pemble Jason Janzen Wesley Owen Reed Smith Ryland Lundy Whitney Mannies Christopher Daly Jayna Poe Susan Klewfeld Kyle Owen Pittsburgh Adrian Mills Rachel Molieri Jayson Gift Nathan Johnson Jesse Knight Heather Williams Mindy Caldwell Angela Taylor Nicole Paris Ryan Newman Iowa Jeremiah Kratz Michelle Garver Mary Obringer W ashington Garrett Radke Lesley Phillips Lindsay Barnard Cassie Ledbetter Steven Stewart Maria Conklin Brandon Reeser Jeron Stout Kim Black Alicia Mattson Richard Vail Rebekah Fuller Sara Huffman Shandra W ebster Carrie Toews Nathan Chappell Kelly Pound Kristen Childers Lacey Stitzinger Eric Slonecker Lindsay Yentes Joy Zimmerman Joel DeJaynes Matthew Smith Aaron Chasteen Christopher Welsh Matthew Clarke Vicki Bond Joshua Stover Ashley Johnson Leslie Thomas Lauren Hickey Jennifer Huffman Jacob Crouse Kristin Erwin Rebecca Wheeler Mandi Palmer Derik White Charles Brewer Kelly Kulat Vanessa Davis Monica Murrietta Kristin Peach Michael Roehrkasse Mary Beth DeBoard Northeast Oklahoma Robbie Parker Eric Follett Carl Wagner Dakota Laura York Greg Helsel Meagan McDonald Rocky Mountain Melissa Gunter Daniel Plamann Elijah Simburger Jennifer Pennington Jared Jennings Megan Ryan Daniel Friesen Alison Higgs Elisabeth Shuck Dallas Steven Dearing Louisiana Stacey Satterlee Melissa VanCleare Maki Hirai Jeremy Brunansky Jenita McKay Christopher Amanda Ford Hannah Burch Jessica Frew Katherine Myers Jonathan Frinkle Bryan Bohannan Swanson Nikki Dunagan Aaron Bolerjack Shannon Schlensker Joshua Sherman Jill Jacobs East Tennessee Joplin M ichigan Aaron Roehm Sacram ento Jennifer Snider Katie Layne Thad Sparkman Joey Shald Dawn Pease Shannon Guillot Daniel Else Andy Bowman Laura Linehan Eastern Michigan Erica Hoffman Matthew Gomez Zachary Barton Anne Homme Shellvy Fritz Wendy Mallicoat Calynn Berry Taren Spruill Jaye Smith Rachael Maxson Sarah Long Steven Smith Jeremy Redland Rebecca Case Leanda Standridge Heather Waldrop Lee Williams Brett Cardoza Sarah Taylor Becky Thompson Stephen Case David Scrivner Cody Trumbull Rochelle Hoile Jessica Hodges Justin Wantz Megan Abrams Beth Cox Kansas City Stephen Hruska Tyler Altes Michelle Hart Washington Pacific Nicholas Baar Ron Kingsbury Rob Board Jennifer Jardine Northern California Elizabeth N’Dolo Ryan Black Christopher Burns Jeremy McKenzie Susanne Cannon Chris Brown Adam Copp Amanda Watkins Sam Garr Joel A. 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Devotion and Duty in Deuteronomy pose in revealing himself. Turn and face the future. The second command is to “pull up stakes.” Stakes are a tent-dweller’s Rehabilitating the security. The security of being where we are now, even with God, must be given up if we are to achieve the fu­ ture to which God calls us. Then Law in Deuteronomy comes the command to “go.” Moving ahead in the will of God requires word meaning “second law.” The first turning from the past and relinquish­ translators of the Old Testament ing our present security. (from Hebrew to Greek) saw Deuter­ Verse 7 also describes the goal of onomy as a repetition of the laws possessing all the land God had found in Exodus, Leviticus, and promised. Every section of Palestine Numbers. More than a few modems is mentioned, as are areas far beyond wonder why Deuteronomy was ever Palestine. God was envisioning a fu­ put in the Bible. ture much larger than Israel ever The New Testament does not share achieved. But without that larger vi­ our disregard for Deuteronomy. sion, Israel would not have achieved Roger L. Hahn is professor of N ew Deuteronomy ranks with Isaiah and what she did. God’s people always Testament at Nazarene Theological the Psalms as the three Old Testament live under the invitation to accom­ Seminary. books most often quoted in the New plish more of His will. Testament. Jesus’ response to the Verse 8 reminds us that God has al­ temptations of Satan consisted entire­ ready provided what He asks us to do. ly of quotations from Deuteronomy. The demands of God’s will are not The very structure of Deuteronomy hateful. Rather, they offer us the op­ The Lord our God spoke to us at emphasizes relationship with God. portunity to discover the presence, Horeb saying, "Enough for you of sit­ Love for God is one of its major power, and love of God. Duty and de­ ting quietly at this mountain. Turn, teachings. Careful reading of Deu­ votion come together in Deuterono­ pull up stakes, and go to the hill teronomy reveals an insightful weav­ my. country of the Amorites . . . and ing together of devotion to God and For further study: (1) Compare Lebanon— unto the great river, the the duty of obedience. The church Matthew 4:1-11 or Luke 4:1-13 and Euphrates. See, I have given you the has always faltered when it lost the the responses o f Jesus to the devil land. Go and take possession of the balance of duty and devo­ land the Lord swore to your fathers, tion. Deuteronomy can to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to help us rediscover that give to them and to their descendants balance. after them” (Deuteronomy 1:6-8).* Deuteronomy opens with an invitation to inte­ O u r c u l t u r e h a s m ix e d feelings grate theology and daily Devotion and duty come together about law. We believe in it. Yet most life. The Lord spoke to in Deuteronomy. of us have an innate fear that the law his people at Horeb is out to get us. We instinctively (Mount Sinai). The He­ check our speedometers when we see brew text seems impa­ a patrol car even when we aren’t tient, “Enough already of speeding. The law of the Old Testa­ this sitting quietly at this ment suffers an even worse fate. We mountain.” The mountain of God was with Deuteronomy 8:3; 6:13 and 16. contrast law and gospel. The cardinal a good place. Revelation of God’s How do Deuteronomy 6 and 8 in­ sin in many churches is not adultery, will was a good thing. Rest is part of crease your understanding of how to not idolatry, but legalism. Old Testa­ God’s will, but the purpose of resting respond to temptation? (2) Compare ment Law ranks down with genealo­ is to resume the journey. Deuteronomy 6:4-9 with Mark 12:28- gies among the least-read portions of Verse 7 begins with three com­ 34. What parts of Deuteronomy 6 Scripture. mands. The first is “turn.” It calls for seem especially near the kingdom of Deuteronomy is one of the victims a change in focus. Turn from reflec­ God? (3) Write a brief prayer asking of our discomfort. It is the longest tion to action. Looking to the past is God to open your heart, help you collection of Old Testament laws. necessary to rediscover the grace God grow in your devotion, and fulfill Worse yet, it is repetitive. The word has already made available. Living your duties.

Deuteronomy comes from a Greek toward the past violates God’s pur­ ’Scripture quotations are the author’s own translation.

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Nazarene Educator Honored Larry J. King, member $500 at a commemorative ceremony. of Grace Church of the King has been a member of the De­ Nazarene, Port Arthur, partment of Communication faculty at Tex., was recently pre­ Lamar for four years. Before this, he sented the Regents' taught at Olivet Nazarene University for Merit Award by Lamar University in Beaumont, three years. He holds undergraduate de­ Tex. Lamar President grees from Southern Nazarene Universi­ Rex Cottle presented ty and a Ph.D. in communication from King with a certificate and a stipend of the University of Oklahoma.

Golden Anniversary for Dean and Roxie SNU Honors Men Dean Wessels (center) for Service to Others "honored the trust" for Southern Nazarene 38 years as director of University recently Pensions and Benefits praised two of its own. for the Church of the Oklahoma City Assis­ Nazarene. He and wife, tant Fire Chief John Roxie, themselves were H ansen and senior honored recently for 50 Jose Reyes were hon­ years of marriage. ored during SNU's The reception was Hansen 1995 homecoming for held at Kansas City “serving in the spirit of First Church, where Southern.” The annual showcase at they have been mem­ Bethany First Church of the Nazarene bers for 40 years. pays tribute to persons who have distin­ Among the guests were guished themselves serving others. former pastors A. Mil­ Kansas City, Mo., First Church pastor Jesse Middendorf (left) Hansen is a career firefighter with 25 ton Smith, Gordon extends congratulations to Dean and Roxie Wessels during a years of service. He worked his way W etm ore, and K eith celebration of their golden wedding anniversary in October. through the Oklahoma City organiza­ Wright. tion to his current rank. He served as a A short program recounting Dean ter, Mark Wessels and Vickie Morsch, liaison for both the media and technical and Roxie’s courtship, wedding, and and by Roxie’s brother, M ark R. rescue support persons in the Murrah their love and contributions to others Moore. In fact, most of the original Building bombing. Among other ac­ was presented by their son and daugh- wedding party was in attendance. complishments. Hansen developed the first formal emergency medical ser­ vices and auto extrication training sys­ Teacher Wins Award for Work with Gifted Children tems for his department and a public/ Barbara Urner was re­ years ago. She took off 7 years to be a media affairs program that has served cently honored with the full-time mother to her daughter before as a model for the nation. Pennsylvania Associa­ returning to head Spring-Ford’s gifted Reyes rushed to tion of Gifted Educa­ education progam in the elementary downtown Oklahoma tion's "Educator of the schools for the last 19 years. City after feeling the Year” award. She won “In our society we don't applaud blast of the bomb last the statewide award for bright people, and this concerns me,” April. He began deliv­ her work in the area of said Urner. “We do it with athletes, but ering water to rescuers gifted education in the Spring-Ford we never do it for a bright child.” and subsequently School District. Mrs. Urner is a member of Royers­ served as a translator Mrs. Urner works at each of the five ford Church of the Nazarene, where Reyes for Hispanic families Spring-Ford elementary schools one day she is a member of the board and teach­ affected by the blast as well as for the a week with gifted students. She has es an adult Sunday School class. Hispanic news media. been teaching on the district for 26 Her daughter, Julia Maio, is a Reyes also was honored by Okla­ years. teacher of gifted students at Spring- homa Governor Keating for his willing­ A lifelong resident of Royersford, Ford Senior High and is a member of ness to help others in their time of Pa., Urner began her teaching career 33 Royersford Church of the Nazarene. need.

30 H e r a l d o f H o l in e s s Indiana Couple Faithfully Serves the Lord Pastor Returns to Station David Perry served for almost 20 years in various law enforce­ ment roles—from uni­ formed officer to crimi­ nal investigator—in Watford. England. But Kenneth and June Burbrink he could not escape (center) receive an award for what he considered their years of faithfulness God’s call to pastoral ministry. In 1980 from Pastor Garrett Mills he began studies at Nazarene Theolog­ on behalf of the congrega­ ical College in Manchester, taking his tion of Seymour, Ind., First Church. Sunday School Su­ first pastorate in 1984 in Sheffield, perintendent Lowell Carter where he pastored an inner-city church looks on. for six years. Upon returning to Watford in 1991, Kenneth and June Burbrink were re­ VBS and children’s church. She also has he was appointed by the Bishop of cently honored by their home church, served as kitchen coordinator and cur­ Hertford (the Chaplaincy Program in Seymour, Ind., First Church of the rently oversees the activities of the Britain is organized by the Church of Nazarene, for their many years of faith­ church's family life center. England) as part-time chaplain within ful service to God and His Church. The Burbrinks believe in the impor­ the force with special responsibilities to Kenneth has served in a variety of po­ tance of Sunday School calling and visi­ sitions on both the local and district lev­ tation. Through the years they made the 320 persons serving at the Watford els. Responsibilities have included mem­ many trips to gather and transport chil­ Police Station. He also is pastor of bership on the church and Sunday dren to Sunday School. “One girl, whom Watford First Church of the Naza­ School boards and service as Sunday they faithfully brought to church for 10 rene. School superintendent for 34 years. years, gave her heart to the Lord and "My previous police service has June has spent much of her time in the joined the church,” says Pastor Garrett been invaluable . . . and it has opened church focusing on the needs of chil­ Mills. “Through the power of God and many doors.” says Perry. “The police dren. She has served as nursery director that one convert, 14 other persons were service, though, is fast changing and and Cradle Roll supervisor. Her reputa­ won to the Lord." within the Chaplaincy Programme I am tion as a cook has proven itself time and The Burbrinks have been married for becoming increasingly aware of the time again in the form of untold dozens 53 years. They have two children and six pressures upon serving police officers of cookies baked with loving care for grandchildren. and staff.”

(Below) 1995 North Central Ohio District ordinand class (I. to r.) Gener­ al Superintendent John A. Knight, Rev. David R. and Cindy Gossard, Rev. Wesley J. and Judy Hawes, Rev. Timmy D. and Donna Rowe, Rev. John A. and Sue Wildman, and District Superintendent Jack R. Archer.

(Above) 1995 Michigan District ordinand class (I. tor., front)Hey. Scott R. and Colynn Kellogg, Rev. Thomas A. and Marylou Luttrell; (back) District Superintendent C. Neil Strait, District Secretary Randall K. Hartman, Rev. Robert J. and Connie Coen, Rev. Brian A. and Carole Hess, Revs. Irvin G. and Faith E. Poucher, Rev. James R. and Kelley Burggraf, Rev. Jeffrey A. and Linda Horsman, and General Superintendent Jerald D. Johnson. Not pictured: Rev. Dennis E. and Kolene Dubendorf.

J a n u a r y 1 9 9 6 31 Freeing the Sex Addict

by Stephen Arterbum

y brother and I both leave the person on a downward because he did not understand the struggled with sexu­ spiral toward destruction. nature of sexual addiction. ality. His broken­ One woman was shocked to Addiction Indicators ness led him learn that her husband, an associ­ The indicators of addictive sex through many ate pastor at a large church, was are distinct; they follow the pre­ painful years of ho­ addicted to pornography and had dictable pattern of other addic­ mosexuality. Mine engaged in numerous anonymous tions. led me into promiscuity.sexual My encounters during their brother died from AIDS; I killed marriage. Even more distressing Done in isolation. This doesn’t myM unborn child with an abortion. was that the senior pastor had necessarily mean the sexual addict Decisions have consequences; known for more than a year. performs certain acts alone. It both of ours led to death. Sexual The senior pastor had treated means that mentally and emotion­ sin always has serious ramifica­ the issue as a simple issue of sin ally, the addict is detached, or iso­ tions. Those who are caught in and repentance. He had soothed lated, from human relationship. sexual sin need pastors and Chris­ the guilt-ridden staff member but Sex, the most personal of human tian leaders willing and able to re­ not seen the signs of ongoing sex­ behaviors, becomes utterly imper­ store them in a spirit of gentle­ ual addiction (the use of pornogra­ sonal. ness. Any sexual behavior that phy, for example, hidden in the Addictive sex is “mere sex,” violates Scripture, of course, is home). Because issues of sexual sex for its own sake, sex divorced sin. But when someone repeatedly from authentic human interaction. violates his or her moral standards This is most clear with regard to and is unable to stop, that is beset­ fantasy, pornography, and compul­ ting sin. That is sexual addiction. sive masturbation. But even with sex involving a partner, the part­ Therefore, all sexual addiction is e x u a l a d d ic t io n a sin, but not all sexual sin is addic­ S is ner is not really a person to whom tion. POWERFUL, DESTRUCTIVE the addict is relating but a cipher, Sexual addiction is a powerful, an interchangeable part in an im­ destructive force in a person’s life, FORCE IN A PERSON’S LIFE, personal, almost mechanical, whether voyeuristic or active, process. alone or with another person. Peo­ WHETHER VOYEURISTIC In effect, sex addicts develop a ple may be addicted to masturbat­ double life—practicing masturba­ ing while using pornography, OR ACTIVE, ALONE OR tion, using pornography, patroniz­ fondling women’s underwear, vis­ ing massage parlors or pom shops, iting an adult bookstore, entertain­ WITH ANOTHER PERSON. engaging in sexual encounters. All ing sexual fantasies, or doing any­ this is secreted away from others— thing else for sexual stimulation and in a sense, from themselves. and escape. One person who engaged in When sexual sin has moved to anonymous homosexual encoun­ the level of addiction, it must be addiction were never addressed or ters never thought of being tested treated in a different way. It’s of­ resolved, it was only a matter of for AIDS. He became so divorced ten easier to confront sin and work time until the man began sexually from what he was doing that he through forgiveness than work acting out again. That time it in­ deceived himself into believing through issues related to sexual volved another member of the that what the “other part of him” addiction. In pastoral care, for ex­ church staff. did could not touch the godly ample, we lead the sinner to re­ If the associate pastor had been man, the husband of his wife. pent, confess, make amends, and identified as a sex addict as well as Cyclical. The person begins ex­ go on with life. But if the sinner is a sinner, the senior pastor could periencing uncomfortable feelings also a sex addict, failure to con­ have helped prevent further sin. He of pain, stress, or shame. Then, a front the issue of addiction may later confessed he let things slide sexually stimulating activity is

32 H e r a l d o f H o l in e s s used to medicate or distract from morse. Rather than being fulfill­ handle the issues unique to sexual the uncomfortable feelings. The ing, it leaves them more empty. addiction. Sex addicts need the escapist nature of addictive sex is This sets them up for another church and Christian treatment, often one of the clearest indicators round in the futile cycle of trying which can involve counseling and that it is present. Anyone who us­ to satisfy an insatiable sexual support groups. The best and first es sex like a mood-altering drug hunger. thing a pastor should do is help a has issues deeper than sexual sin Creates victims. Sexual addic­ sex addict find a Christian thera­ needing to be addressed. tion victimizes the family, the per­ pist. After the act, the sex addict son who becomes an object of Sex addicts need tremendous feels intense guilt and self-re­ sexual arousal or expression, even support, given our sexually satu­ proach (often promising himself it a church (if the sex addict is in rated culture. It’s difficult enough will never happen again). Days or leadership). The obsession with for men who aren’t sexually ad­ weeks later, the scene is repeated. self-gratification blinds sex ad­ dicted not to give in regularly to Over time, the addict becomes dicts to the harmful effects their lust and its inexorable pull. In desensitized, needing more and behavior has on others, and even Western culture, viewing sexually more stimulation to produce the on themselves. stimulating material is almost in­ same level of results; eventually escapable. Sex addicts must have he does things that were previous­ Filling the New House the understanding, accountability, ly off limits. Unless someone or I know God can certainly do a and support that is provided in the something intervenes, the addict miraculous intervention and loving context of Christian treat­ continues his downward spiral. sweep clean the inner house of a ment and follow-up care. Leaves emptiness. W hen m ar­ repentant sinner. However, if sex Recovery for sex addiction is a ried couples make love, they are addicts are to stay free, they must long and winding road. Addicts generally more fulfilled for having fill that empty inner house with must be brutally honest with had the experience. Addictive sex new understanding and a new way themselves and others. Sex addicts leaves the participants feeling of life. I know of no sex addict can experience withdrawal, which guilty, regretting the experience, who has recovered apart from an and filled with shame and re­ ongoing support group prepared to continued on page 37

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DON’T PASS US BY One wife’s experience with her husband’s sexual addiction

t was time to leave for col­ associate position. I loved Stan’s hardest thing I ever did. It got lege. The year: 1969. Never new job. The church became the worse. Little did I realize that loss, having an opportunity to central focus of our lives. Our rejection, and failure would char­ earn a degree, my dad was dream for full-time ministry had acterize the next seven years of determined to put all three come true. 1 blossomed. our lives. We were advised to re­ of his kids through school. Over the years, Stan’s desire for sign from our staff position. Stan He did. As we packed the pornography escalated. Repeated­ submitted; I grieved. “They” en­ car and headed for Olivet, I wasly, he called out to God for deliv­ couraged us to attend a large reminded of the consistent and erance, but with every subsequent Nazarene church in the area and Ifaithful investment my parents failure, despair set in. He begged “get healthy.” Without any other made throughout the years into the for God’s forgiveness, promising direction or intervention, we did Church of the Nazarene. I was so to change, but true freedom es­ just that. “They” walked out of proud to be a part of this Christian caped his soul. Eventually, he be­ our lives, leaving me disillu­ community. Dreams swelled up came withdrawn and quiet. The sioned. within my heart as a naive 18- church members noticed a change. There were no support systems year-old looked forward to four I became increasingly anxious as I available as we faced our failure, years of college life. I just knew I covered up for Stan’s loss of inter­ the uncertainty of our future, the would meet my future husband est in his career. My sanity felt shame and tremendous financial there, and together we would threatened. He took chances, fre­ loss. I went to work full-time change our world for Jesus. quenting video and magazine while Stan lost all sense of com­ I met Stan in our senior year. shops nearby. I worried that he petency. His master of divinity de­ He was a theology major and had might get caught. I wondered how gree was virtually useless as he been raised in a Nazarene home. this turmoil was impacting our lit­ searched for secular employment. So far, so good. We were married tle son. I anesthetized my own We lost everything. shortly after gradua­ I w aited for o th er tion. We moved to believers to respond to Kansas City so that my pain. Most of them Stan could attend the I FELT LIKE DAMAGED MERCHANDISE. I could not. Fortunately, Nazarene Theological the people with whom Seminary to pursue EXPERIENCED SHAME IN LARGE, DAILY DOSES. I worked reached out our dream of the min­ to me. They were not istry. I enjoyed my job threatened by the ugli­ as a social worker; ness and the hurt with­ Stan, a full-time stu­ in my soul. At first, it dent. Life was carefree. It was pain and fear in dysfunctional was difficult to accept strength during these early months in our ways. Stan’s secret would soon from . . . well . . . sinners; but as marriage that Stan confessed to overpower me. I felt out of control they responded with such love and me that he had a problem with and fragmented. By this time, we acceptance, I felt a sense of digni­ pornography. Frightened by these were in our second staff position. ty- confessions, I minimized his be­ Although we maintained our im­ Stan’s sinful choices and the havior, assuring him that it would age and composure, our relation­ devastating consequences left us go away. It became our secret, and ship deteriorated. with broken spirits and few oppor­ denial became our coping mecha­ All of the years of secrecy cul­ tunities. I felt like damaged mer­ nism. Embarrassed by the nature minated one Sunday morning in chandise. I experienced shame in of the problem, we told no one. 1987 as Stan and I revealed to our large, daily doses. Feelings of We lived in Kansas City until senior pastor the pain and shame alienation were amplified as I 1980, at which time we took an hidden deep within us. It was the struggled to connect with other

J a n u a r y 1 9 9 6 35 Christians. ly. Oh, how Eventually, we wish He my anger to­ had! ward Stan, Looking the church, b a c k , I can and even God see that God w o r s e n e d . did not aban­ Blackness en­ don me in my veloped me; brokenness. oppression As C. S. surrounded Lewis once m e. E v ery said, “God now and then, whispers to someone us in our joy would speak and shouts to to m e, b ut I us in o u r w as tru ly pain.” God alone. God was in the seemed far grandstand, away in an shouting to abstract me during the world watch­ loneliest mile ing me writhe of the race. in pain. I He knew the wanted to die. depths of my “Come to me, anguish. death!” W hat Can N o — I could Be Done? not escape W h at can this. There you do for a w ere no person shortcuts around this private trapped in the addictive cycle? nightmare. 1. Provide a fertile ground of It was my incredible pain that G o d d id n o t d e l iv e r honesty and confession. W hen became the catalyst driving us into men’s groups or pastors get to­ therapy. We began seeing a coun­ STAN INSTANTANEOUSLY. gether, share more than the “safe selor with Life Way, a Christian stuff.” Share feelings, temptations, counseling center that specialized OH, HOW WE WISH sins, and failures. Initiate account­ in codependent and addictive be­ ability within the church. haviors. I finally found a safe HE HAD! 2. Reach out to victims. They place to be. My pain and anger cannot reach out to you—they are were validated. I could begin to hurting. Have them in your heal. We learned what an addic­ homes, feed them, love them, hug tion was. Stan was truly an addict; them. You will not catch the dis­ pornography was his master. He ease. received insight into the early continues to work in my healing. 3. Educate yourself about ad­ voids and unmet needs that made Stan is a recovering addict. We dictions. You may not feel that him vulnerable to the addictive both have secular jobs. We contin­ they fit our theology, but sexual process. He had to unlearn old be­ ue to attend and believe in the addictions do exist—in our havior patterns while learning new Church of the Nazarene, although churches, behind pulpits, on our ones. He felt hope as he shared we’ve relinquished our dream of college campuses. Your daughters with other addicts, but recovery full-time ministry. After 21 years could marry an addict; your sons was slow and difficult. We would of marriage, we laugh once again. could become one. eventually separate, then get back Stan talks candidly about his ad­ 4. In the area of prevention, together again. diction and recovery as he speaks allow your children to talk Today, the experience has to others. We are experiencing freely in the home about their changed me forever. Even now, wholeness one step at a time. God sexual feelings. Stan could not. amid our recovery, the Holy Spirit did not deliver Stan instantaneous­ He learned very early to associate

36 H e r a l d o f H o l in e s s shame with sexuality. Finally, be Hart, Dr. Archibald D. H ealing Other Resources aware of what your children and Life’s Hidden Addictions. Ser­ Life Way Counseling Center teens are watching on TV, in vant Publications, 1990. 4015 Executive Park Dr. videos, or at the movies. Don’t LaHaye, Tim. If Ministers Fall, Cincinnati, OH 45241 roll over and play dead to Holly­ Can They Be Restored? Zonder- 513-769-4600 wood’s avenues of entertainment. van, 1990. They can set our young people up May, Gerald G. Addiction and Sex Addicts Anonymous for sexual failure and ultimately, Grace. Harper San Francisco, Twin Cities S.A.A. spiritual defeat. 1991. P.O. Box 3038 Remember, silence fuels any ad­ Mylender, Charles. Running the Minneapolis, MN 53403 diction, and silence is Satan’s Red Lights. Regal Books, 1986. greatest tool in evangelical church­ Robertson, R. Joel C. Help Your­ Focus on the Family es today. Acknowledgment of the self: A Revolutionary Alterna­ P.O. Box 35500 problem and a commitment to its tive Recovery Program. Colorado Springs, CO 80935- victims should begin with our Thomas Nelson Publishers, 3550 church leaders. Don’t pass us by! 1992. 719-531-5181 Recommended Reading White, John and Ken Blue. Heal­ Carnes, Patrick. Out of the Shad­ ing the Wounded: The Costly Rosemead School of Psychology ows. CompCare Publications, Love of Church Discipline. In- 13800 Biola Ave. 1983. terVarsity Press, 1985. La Mirada, CA 90639 ^

FREEING THE SEX ADDICT necessary. If the person continues or sister is looking for acceptance continued from page 33 to act out in sexually sinful and and support within the church dangerous ways, confront him. body if the details of the sin have can cause painful emotional and Most addicts become consummate not been rumored about. even physical distress. They need liars. They’ve learned to lie con­ ♦ Create and follow a plan of companions offering support and vincingly to maintain their double restoration. Galatians 6:1 speaks accountability without condemna­ life. Don’t trust everything they of restoration being similar to the tion, especially during times of say. If a person has not begun way a doctor sets a broken bone. failure. treatment, make the goal for him The treatment process will help One benefit of finding that sup­ to take that step. This is done sim­ this person stop his sexually act­ port outside the local church is ilarly to interventions for alco­ ing out and set his life to heal confidentiality. As well-inten­ holics. tioned as church members are, properly. Those in your congrega­ lapses of confidentiality can turn tion need to uphold the person un­ into rumors destructive to the re­ til the broken pieces can heal. This covering addict, his family, and takes a reaffirmation of love and a the congregation. S e x u a l w h o l e n e s s diligent commitment to walk alongside the person and family Battle Plan is POSSIBLE. while they are being knit back to­ In addition to encouraging the gether. person to get treatment, pastors ♦ Hold out hope to the addict can provide ongoing care. Here are several things to keep in mind of complete restoration. Dare to when walking beside someone trust God for wholeness. battling sexual addiction: ♦ Care for the addict’s family, Sexual wholeness is possible. ♦ Reaffirm that God’s grace especially the spouse. Some peo­ Sex addicts whom I have talked and power are available for all ple will cast the spouse as a cocon­ with, those who have not acted out who turn to Him for help. spirator. Many times the spouse is for 30 days or more, express feel­ ♦ Reaffirm your love for the kept entirely in the dark about er­ ings of inner cleanliness. They sex addict. You may need to ask rant sexual behavior. feel right with God and right with­ God to give you true compassion ♦ Maintain strict confidentiali­ in themselves. Their chains have for one who has disappointed you ty: Do not tell anyone unless he or been broken. and may have done things you she is directly affected by the per­ Stephen Arterburn is cofounder o f The cannot fathom. son’s behavior. It will be much Minirth Meier New Life Clinics. This arti­ ♦ Confront and intervene as easier when the repentant brother cle first appeared in Leadership.

J a n u a r y 1 9 9 6 37 nxiety. Exhaustion. Apathy. Resentment. Parenthood It’s true that parenting ’90s-style can produce such symptoms. Look out for par­ ent burnout. Burnout is a state of physical and emotional ex­ in the ’90s: haustion that is quite common among all sorts of caregivers. Ministers, nurses, physicians, social work­ ers, and yes, caring parents are the usual victims of burnout. Typical symptoms of burnout include negative and Survival rigid attitudes, dread of starting a new day, difficulty in sleeping, irritability and bursts of anger, lack of en­ ergy or enthusiasm, and feelings of being over­ whelmed. Tips That Burnout, a Vicious Cycle Raising children today calls for stamina and the ability to solve problems. First, the child may sense the parent’s lack of control and interest and reflect it Work by becoming apathetic or uncontrollable. The parent blames the child for poor behavior. The child, in turn, by Debra Fulghum Bruce blames the parent for negative treatment. In the more advanced cases of parent burnout, the weary, con­ fused adult simply quits caring—leaving the child to family member has been slack in fulfilling his respon­ basically rear himself or herself. sibilities, I try to talk it out before an explosion oc­ Most parents experience burnout at some time or curs. Once I identify the initial cause of anger, anxi­ another. Single parents are highly susceptible if they ety, or resentment, I can begin to handle these feelings carry the burden of rearing the children alone. Homes constructively without hurting anyone.” where both parents have active careers feel this pres­ Set Worthy Goals sure when quality family time is limited. But burnout Goal setting is a good friend to those who want to is also rampant in homes where one adult stays at avoid or overcome parent burnout. Society pressures home full-time. Wherever there is a child to nurture, us to become a superparent. I overheard several responsibility for that child nags you constantly. Car­ women talking at a local school meeting, and each ing parents can become so consumed with that re­ one seemed to outdo the other with claims of having sponsibility that they begin to resent their duties. Re­ the “perfect” child. Competing to try to produce the sentment and apathy breed burnout. most talented, brightest, and best-adjusted child is fu­ But burnout doesn’t have to result in quitting. If the tile, usually turns out to be a sin against the child, and symptoms are sighted early, we can begin to end the often promptly produces parent burnout. Forget the vicious cycle. “Mom (or Dad) of the Year” award, and set some Studies show that people confronted with burnout goals. Do you have goals for family worship? For tell of having similar warning signs from stress, such curbing television watching? For church attendance? as rapid heartbeat, stomachaches, headaches, or back Or do you just hope that these things will take care of pain. Once these symptoms signal that the body is un­ themselves? der pressure, we should begin to evaluate our obliga­ A pastor shared, “Parents in the ’90s must begin to tions and pace ourselves accordingly. prioritize their goals, and in doing so, they will find Verbalize Feelings lesser activities not as important. The main priority in First, evaluate your personal feelings. Talk about the lives of Christian families must be God and His the pressures of being a parent with your spouse or Church. Only then will families begin to experience close friend. Some things can never be clearly under­ an inner peace that can help heal burnout.” stood without open discussion. Negative feelings are Care for Your Own Needs normal. No relationship is totally immune to resent­ To remember that one is a person first and a parent ment or anger. second is important in curing burnout. We cheat our “I have found it necessary to identify the emotions children if we ignore our own personal needs. We and what triggers the anger inside me,” John, an in­ have been given the Great Commandment in the surance executive and father of three teens, said. “If a Gospels, “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself”

38 H e r a l d o f H o l in e s s distributed. Parents can out­ line the specific tasks and how they are to be done so the family can continue to run smoothly. We need to realize that when we assign household chores to younger children, the task may not be done as we would do it. But by let­ ting the children help, we can have more time for en­ joying the children and building relationships. Use Support Groups Many Christians depend on church support groups to feel recharged after symp­ toms of burnout. Jana, the leader of a small church sup­ port group, tells of members finding hope as they are able to discuss family problems with other concerned Chris­ tians. “Most churches are usual­ ly enthusiastic in helping to start parent support groups,” Jana said. “Curriculum can be studied to enrich family life as parents learn to deal effectively with discipline and time management prob­ lems. Bible studies can help overextended fathers and mothers have hope when h Armstrong Roberts they seem so defeated. And praying with other Christians (Mark 12:31). This verse at least includes positive gives strength to all members as they leave to tackle concern about our own well-being. If we are full of the awesome responsibility of raising children.” tensions and anxieties, perhaps we are not loving our­ The minister of your church is an excellent re­ selves enough. Unless we care for ourselves, we may source for support and guidance in overcoming not be adequate to care for our children. bumout. If your family problems are too intense, your Use Baby-sitters pastor can recommend professional help. If the situa­ Baby-sitters can take over when the pressures of tion is temporary, he or she can direct you toward at­ parenting begin to overwhelm us. An older couple tainable goals that can help during the crucial times. may enjoy being substitute grandparents so a couple Conduct Family Worship can take a weekend for renewal. A high school stu­ Most important, we can lead our families in home dent may enjoy a chance to become a close friend worship and Bible study. This time of spiritual oneness with our children as we get away for an evening. In­ with God and each other can keep communication terview these sitters and make sure their values and open. Problems can be shared, changes can be planned, methods of discipline are appropriate. Then keep their and improvements can be made within the family. Par­ telephone numbers handy and use them often before ents can talk about personal standards within the fami­ the role of “parent” becomes overwhelming. ly, and children should be encouraged to participate. Divide Chores Being a parent in the ’90s involves setting realistic To alleviate the mounting parenting pressure, as­ goals, opening up with personal problems, and taking sign all family members household responsibilities. time to recharge our personal lives periodically. These The children can decide how the chores should be survival tips can help us avoid parent bumout. ^

J a n u a r y 1 9 9 6 39 WHATEVER HAPPENED? doctor or attorney. You may be interested to know continued from page 13 that your church had graduate schools that were dedi­ cated to the preparation of persons for ministry as pastors, missionaries, chaplains, and teachers. Long Spirit-filled leaders who understood both the Word of ago, in 1944, the General Assembly of our denomina­ God and the cultures in which they lived. They built tion established the Nazarene Theological Seminary Christian liberal arts colleges and universities to as a central graduate school for ministers. Over the which young people could go to mature intellectually, years, graduates from our colleges and universities in socially, and spiritually. Some of them were singled the U.S. and Canada, including our Bible college, as out by the Spirit of God to be preachers of the gospel. well as graduates from other schools, have gone to Those people, the ones being called to be spiritual Nazarene Theological Seminary to be thoroughly leaders, needed special preparation.” grounded in the biblical doctrines on which our church stands. “What do you mean by special preparation for pas­ Some decades later, the church established our tors?” graduate seminary in Manila and a university in Nairobi to serve persons called to ministry from those “Remember your first question about ‘Christian areas. Around the turn of the century, the church es­ perfection’? The book you are reading will probably tablished an innovative multiple-location graduate make a solid biblical case for the idea of God’s provi­ program for holiness ministers in the Hispanic world. sion for a heart cleansed from all sin. The doctrine of Now the Church of the Nazarene serves the Holiness Christian perfection, or perfection in love, is at the Movement and the global church by providing thor­ heart of our church’s beliefs. This doctrine, which ough biblical and doctrinal preparation for pastors teaches that the grace of God leads every regenerated around the world. child of God into a subsequent encounter with the Seminary students bring with them the solid learn­ Spirit of God as He calls for a complete surrender to ing they have received from professors in Nazarene His will, has been the distinctive doctrine of our undergraduate schools. At seminary, they study with church. It has been properly called a second definite well-prepared specialists in theology, biblical lan­ work of grace. It has been both revered and misunder­ guages, church history, and many practical skills for ministry. At seminary, ministers in preparation have stood. For those who have come into this experience time to reflect deeply on the biblical foundations of of heart holiness or entire sanctification, it has God’s call to holiness. They also are taught how to brought rich fulfillment to the Christian life along apply these timeless biblical doctrines to the cultures with an ever-growing light to the meaning of being a in which they will live. Christian. “Your original question about Christian perfection “There is nothing dry or stuffy about this doctrine. clearly tells us that for you and your friends, it is not It is the wonderful story of how our loving God offers enough simply to repeat the traditions of the church. His grace to His children to enable us to love Him un­ To lead you into the light of Christian holiness, there reservedly and to let Christ’s love be demonstrated must be fresh interpretation and Spirit-filled modeling through our lives in everything we do. We have called of what Christian perfection means today. Clear holi­ it holiness of heart and life.” ness preaching based on sound biblical truths and rel­ evant to today’s conditions will bring quick and obe­ “Did your pastor help you to understand this doc­ dient response in your sincere hearts. You will grow trine?" in your understanding of the wonder and joy of Chris­ tian holiness.” “Yes, indeed. I know of no greater instrument in my life leading me to understand the doctrine of “Dad, I think I would like to know more about Christian perfection. My pastor, however, went Christian holiness and Christian perfection. I can see through a long period of preparation in order to be how our church was built around this doctrine. I can able to teach it as clearly as he did. A pastor who also see that for it to be meaningful to me today, I would preach clearly the timeless doctrines of the need to be taught the biblical foundations and be church must be cleansed and filled by the Spirit of shown how they apply to my day. I God, must have a thorough understanding of the am grateful for my church and for Bible— sometimes in the original languages—and be its willingness to give me a well- able to interpret the culture in which the gospel is pro­ prepared pastor who is able to help claimed. This takes years of preparation and is done me know and experience all that best when graduate ministerial preparation is built on God has for me. a solid undergraduate Christian liberal arts education. Who knows? Perhaps God will “This is getting heavy and detailed, but you com­ call me to prepare to be that kind pared the complexity of the pastoral task to that of a of pastor.” Hi

40 H e r a l d o f H o l in e s s new romance and another upon onset of physical pain. Being a grandparent is not about parenting or censorship. Heir Raising Grandparenting is a God-given role that provides a direct line for C. ELLEN WATTS wise, when a cousin interpreted giving oneself to the big and little the piercing as family tradition. people who mean the most to us. I thought of the rings my farmer To our grandchildren, we are father sometimes attached to the the owners of heirlooms and the snouts of overzealous pigs. source of their history, added ap­ “You can’t make a silk purse plause at school programs, and a out of a— ” postcard from Portland. We are The culprit grinned. “Yeah, soft pillows, homebaked cookies, % .1 $ rn rb Grandma. If God would have and the hoarse voice after ball C. Ellen Watts is a freelance writer living meant for people to smoke, he’d games. We listen to them brag, in Nampa, Idaho. have made them with chimneys treat them as individuals, and and, uh, with holes in their ears. cook “real” mashed potatoes. Pos­ Hey, the earring was free— 10 sibly, we can help them see par­ bucks for piercing.” ents as human. We are the play­ G randparenting at its delightful He thought he knew a bargain mates who offer security, help best means that we need no longer when he saw one and I, for sure, with chores, give second opinions play the heavy. If a dead snake knew when to shut up. (unbiased), and can read nine graces a reception via the pocket The truth concerning grandkids books aloud at a sitting. of a grandson or a granddaughter is while they may be smarter and Our homes welcome our grand­ shows up wearing an outfit more better looking than other kids, children and model Christian val­ suited to barn mucking, I can they are still going to drag in ues. We pray daily for them and smile or sigh in peace. Still, while mangy puppies and flub exams. have hearts attuned and ears to it is up to their parents to act, re­ Most will watch too act, or ignore, I take grandparent­ much television, blast ing seriously. the beejeebers out of While blessed by good parents their only set of To our grandchildren, we are the whose energy and foresight pro­ eardrums, and take vided me with siblings one short turns showing up look­ owners of heirlooms and the of a dozen, I never once saw ing like something the source of their history, added any of my grandparents or heard cat drug in. Some will applause at school programs, one of them call me by name. Due sleep through job op­ to a variety of circumstances, our portunities, spend their and a postcard from Portland. own children never got to see a allowance in advance, whole lot of their grandparents, ei­ and barf up their broc­ ther. Add 15 birthdates to remem­ coli. A few will even dare to sass hear their spiritual needs. What ber and an equal number of you. few rules we have are sensible, grades, ages, and middle names, So what’s a grandparent to do fair, and enforced. and the whole is reason enough now that we have lived long As for poor grades, dead for me to place grandparenting enough to get a good handle on snakes, and other nonsense, the near the top of my priority list. the sometimes devastating perma­ Bible says, “Train a child in the For sure, grandparenting got my nence of cause and effect? way he should go, and when he is full attention the day a grandson To borrow a term from a grand- old he will not turn from it” showed up at a family gathering kid or three— loosen up. I did, and (Proverbs 22:6, n i v ) . sprouting a gold ring from a hole what do you know? One silly ear­ We’ve already done that. Now drilled into one tortured ear. Like­ ring disappeared near the start of a it’s their turn. tj,

J a n u a r y 1 9 9 6 41 NIV Crossword Puzzle The Holy Spirit

by Rick Jansen

ACROSS DOWN 4. We are to to excel in spiritual gifts that build up 1. What God has revealed by His Spirit, no mind has the church. (1 Corinthians 14:12) what? (1 Corinthians 2:9) 8. The prophets thought the Spirit set Elijah on this. (2 2. The Spirit will do this for us because we don’t know Kings 2:16) what to pray for. (Romans 8:26) 10. He can strengthen us through His Spirit out of these. 3. Micah was filled with the Spirit to declare to Israel this. (Ephesians 3:16) (Micah 3:8) 11. This will be a wasteland, till the Spirit is poured out. 5. The Spirit came upon Amasai, chief of the Thirty, and (Isaiah 32:14) so David made them leaders of bands that did this. (1 Chronicles 12:18) 12. Through Jesus we have this to the Father by the Spirit. 6. God anointed Jesus with this. (Hebrews 1:9) (Ephesians 2:18) 7. The Spirit gives different gifts as He w ill . (1 13. He who rejects Paul’s instruction, rejects him, who Corinthians 12:11) gives the Holy Spirit. (1 Thessalonians 4:8) 9. David did not want God to do this with his Spirit. 14. The Spirit through Azariah said that the Lord will be (Psalm 51:11) found if you ____ him. (2 Chronicles 15:1-2) 10. We have been by dying to the law, to serve in the 16. The Spirit predicted a famine. (Acts 11:28) new way of the Spirit. (Romans 7:6) 17. Paul said in the Holy Spirit he had this love. (2 11. This fruit of the Spirit is _____ of the self. (Galatians Corinthians 6:6) 5:23) 19. Peter said to be baptized in this of Jesus Christ, and one 14. The Lord Isaiah with his Spirit. (Isaiah 48:16) would receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 2:38) 15. Those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their 20. One who sows to please the Spirit will reap this life. minds what? (Romans 8:5) (Galatians 6:8) 16. Having believed, you were marked with this, of the 22. May His good Spirit on level ground. (Ps. 143:10) Spirit. (Ephesians 1:13) 23. If the Spirit does this in us, we aren’t controlled by the 18. The Spirit of the Lord w ill_____on the Branch. (Isaiah sinful nature. (Romans 8:9) 11:2) 24. The Spirit says he who overcomes w ill . (Revela­ 21. Those not sanctified by the Spirit believe the . (2 tion 2:7) Thessalonians 2:11 -13) 25. The Spirit will guide into what truth? (John 16:13) 26. God gives the Holy Spirit to those who do this. (Acts 5:32) Answers on page 25

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Deaths ald; son, Marty; daughter, Karen; sisters, to MARK and RENESSA (CARDWELL) Calif., to Watertown, N.Y. Betty Gray, Pat Williamson; brothers, Rev. KLINK, Dodson, Tex., a girl, Mikala DAVID M. DOWNS, from associate, Salis­ NANCY BEARDEN, 54, Columbia, S.C., Gerald and Bill Von Fine. Cheyenne, June 24. bury, Md., to associate, Piqua, Ohio Nov. 9. Survivors: husband, South Carolina MARY ELLEN MOYER, 68, Speedway, to JIM and SONYA MORRIS, Missouri FORD HUBBERT JR., from associate, Col­ District Superintendent James Bearden; Ind., Sept. 23. Survivors: husband, Rev. Valley, Iowa, a girl, Miriam Jamicyn orado Springs (Colo.) First, to associate, daughters, Julie Ann Poole, Jamie Sue Marlin; daughters, Patricia Foreman, Car­ (Jamie), Oct. 13. Denver (Colo.) First Myrtle; son, Paul; brothers, Dorsey and roll Lowery; two grandchildren; two great­ to MIKE and KATHY (KIZZEE) PELLEY, JOHN L. HUGHES, from pastor, Seminole, 0. C.; sisters, Rachel Archer, Edna Baker, grandchildren. Mayfield Heights, Ohio, a girl, Grace Okla., to associate, Bentonville, Ark. Ruby Barber, Norma Bibey, Justine Knight; REV. KENNETH L. OWENS, 80, pastor of Suzanne, July 27. BILLY J. JOHNSTON, from Perryton, Tex., one grandchild. 36 years, Decatur, III., Sept. 30. Survivors: to MIKE and JANET (BENLIEN) REEVES, to Kingsville, Tex. VIVIAN J. BOWEN, 71, Petersburg, Pa., GARY A. JONES, from pastor, Monroe, wife, Mildred; son, Howard; daughter, Lila Livermore Falls, Maine, a boy, Seth Taylor, Sept. 28. Survivors: husband, Rev. Paul; Ohio, to district-assigned, S.W. Ohio Clifton; one granddaughter; two great­ Sept. 18. sons, Rev. John, Rev. David, Timothy; District grandchildren. to JOSEPH and JENNIFER (BOGATAY) daughters, Rev. Esther Starkey, Anna DENNIS L. KING, from Potsdam, N.Y., to THELMA (WALCHER) PETERSON, 58, SAYEGH, Greenville, S.C., a boy, Landon White; eight grandchildren; one great- Urbana, Ohio Durant, Okla., Sept. 26. Survivors: hus­ Daniel, Sept. 7. grandson. WENDLE R. LAHR, from Hollywood, Md., REV. W. WELDON BULL, 74, pastor of band, Lowell; son, Kevin; daughter, Cyn­ to Plattsburg, N.Y. 42 years and Canada Central district secre­ thia; parents, M. A. and Inez Walcher; sis­ Marriages JERRY J. LeBERT, from student, Nazarene tary for 33 years, Brantford, Ont., Oct. 16. ters, Patricia Russom, Joyce Munroe; CAMRYNNE BEADLES and KEVIN SIX, Bible College, to pastor, Russellville, Survivors: wife, Doris; son, J. Weldon; brother, Merlyn Walcher; four grandchil­ July 8, at Salem, Oreg. Ark. daughters, Ethel, Sharon, Evangeline Kee- dren. JENNIFER EDWARDS and ERIC PENCE, DUSTIN LEDFORD, from associate, ley; brothers, Earl. Harold, Herb; sister, RUBY PRUEITT, 86, Stockton, Calif., June 24, at Seattle, Wash. Carthage, Mo., to associate, Parsons, Ruth; one grandson. Oct. 26. Survivors: granddaughters, Lori JENNIFER KOIZUMI and PERRY Kans. GREETA C. CARVER, 98, San Diego, Lyles, Linda Pipkins. MOORE, Oct. 20, at Pasadena, Calif. THOMAS LONG, from Westfield, Mass., to Calif., Aug. 14. Survivors: daughter, Mau- REV. PERRY 0. PULTS, 82, pastor of 37 JONNA PENCE and STEVEN EMERSON, Girard, Kans. rine Hoffman; sons, Frank G., Stephen E.; years, Morro Bay, Calif., Sept. 19. Sur­ Aug. 5, at Seattle, Wash. ALAN LYKE, from pastor, Columbia (Mo.) 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. vivors: wife, Leetrice; son, Kenneth; daugh­ TRACEY SWOPE and KURT HALVER­ Community, to education, Nazarene REV. ESTELLE CRUTCHER, 97, pastor ters, Barbara Kiwan, Laverne Weeks; SON, Mar. 25, at Tallahassee, Fla. Bible College and evangelist, Alhambra, Calif., Nov. 3. brother, Rev. J. C.; sister, Vera Lockheart; TAMMY LEE TEATS and MICHAEL LEE PAUL I. MILLER, from Ottumwa (Iowa) Survivors: daughters, Hazel Lee, Grace 5 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. KAUFFMAN, Oct. 14, at Selinsgrove, Pa. Trinity, to Cedar Rapids (Iowa) Oakland Brown; sons, Keith, James, Lowell; numer­ REV. RUDY QUIRAM, 60, pioneer JUDITH ANN WOMER and LORAN JAMES L. MINER, from pastor, Dumas, ous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, Nazarene pastor to Germany and Switzer­ PALMER TEATES, Oct. 28, at Selinsgrove, Tex., to general-assigned, Kansas City and great-great-grandchildren. land, Cottage Court, Oreg., Oct. 30. Sur­ Pa. DAVID S. NELSON, from associate, JOHN JEREMY DAVIS, 19, Greenville, vivors: wife, Nancy; daughters, Christine, Bethany (Okla.) Western Oaks, to pastor, Tex., Oct. 22. Survivors: parents, Rev. Barbara, Heidi. Anniversaries McAllen, Tex. John and Kay; sister, Ginger. MATTHEW JOHN RICE, 20, Baltic, Ohio, KEN NILES, to pastor, Buffalo, Kans. REV. BENNIE and JEAN HULETT, DAVID NIXON, from pastor, Nashville DOLLIE L. DUNLAP, 86, Florence, Ala., Nov. 7. Survivors: parents, John and Catlettsburg, Ky., celebrated their 50th an­ (Tenn.) Grace, to district superintendent, Oct. 11. Survivors: husband, Rev. James; Mardella; sister, Amber; grandparents; and niversary Oct. 9 with a dinner hosted by Dallas sons, Rev. Don, Ken, James; daughter, a great-grandmother. their children. The Huletts have two daugh­ DAVID M. PARKER, from Rochester (N.Y.) Kathryn Riley; seven grandchildren; four ROSCOE A. RILEY, 89, Rogers, Ark., ters and three grandchildren. Trinity, to district superintendent, Cana­ great-grandchildren. May 20. Survivors: wife, lola: daughter, CURT and EDNA MURRILL, Chelyan, da Atlantic EUNICE E. FOSTER, 93, Bloomington, Constance DeBoard; stepsons, Edward W.Va., celebrated their 50th anniversary DAN A. PAXTON, from associate, Ava III., Oct. 21. Survivors: sons, Rev. Alfred, Scott, William Scott; sisters, Alice Carroll, Aug. 4 with a reception at the Chelyan (Mo.) Highway, to associate, Marshfield, Roy; daughter, Grace Rutledge; 21 grand­ Hazel Grippe; 12 grandchildren; 24 great­ Church of the Nazarene. The Murrills have Mo. children; 36 great-grandchildren; 4 great- grandchildren. two children and two grandchildren. BILL F. POST, from Marshfield, Mo., to as­ great-grandchildren. WAYNE A. STEELY, 72, Hastings, Nebr., WILBUR and CLEMMA POSTON, Day­ sociate, Nixa, Mo. SELMA KLEVEN HANSEN, 90, Salem, June 19. Survivors: wife, Wauneta; sons, ton, Ohio, celebrated their 50th anniversary JAMIE RAMSEY, from associate, Richard­ Oreg., Oct. 25. Survivors: daughters, Judy Stephen, John; brother, Eugene; sister, Nov. 24 with an open house given by their son, Tex., to associate, Nampa (Idaho) Manker (wife of Oregon Pacific District Su­ Maxine Steely; two grandchildren. children. The Postons have two children, College perintendent Gerald Manker), Evelyn Gilles­ REV. GLEN E. STOVER, 70, Akron, Ohio, six grandchildren, and several great-grand­ DAVID L. RINGHISER, from St. Louis pie, Beverly Passons; son, Robert; broth­ Sept. 17. Survivors: wife, Wanita; mother, children. (Mo.) Overland, to Springfield (Ohio) ers, Conrad, Odd, Tregue, and Sverre Lola; sons, Glen, Gene, Larry; daughter, SANFORD and HELEN SEXTON, Dayton, High Street Kleven; sisters, Clara Ege, Kristine Lindner; Linda Marshall; sisters, Beverly Thompson, Ohio, celebrated their 50th anniversary Ju­ TED L. ROBINSON, from Fostoria, Ohio, to 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Bonnie Boxler; 10 grandchildren; 3 great­ ly 2 with an open house given Sept. 2 by Jefferson, Ohio REV. DALE DEAN HATFIELD, 53, grandchildren. their daughters, Donna Gunnoe and Lynn RICK H. SHAW, from student. Nazarene Gainesville, Fla., Oct. 16. Survivors: wife, GLADYS KING WOLFE, 71, Monroe, Ditmar. The Sextons have two children, Bible College, to pastor, Calamine, Ark. Wanda; sisters, Louise Gunnels, Ruth N.C., Oct. 10. Survivors: husband, George: five grandchildren, and several great­ DOUGLAS B. SMITH, from associate, Miller, Bonnie Pack, Judy Ford; brothers, son, Alson; daughters, Nanci Root, Linda grandchildren. Mount Vernon (Ohio) First, to student, Joe, Sam, Jack, Ronald; and his adopted Collins, Marian and Kimberly Wolfe; broth­ MILLARD and GRACE TUPPER, South Nazarene Theological Seminary family, the Aubrey Ponce Sr. family. ers, T. T. and Dewitt King; sisters, Louise Portland, Maine, celebrated their 70th an­ DWIGHT SPONAGEL, from associate, REV. RUSSELL EDWIN LEWIS, 78, mis­ Helms, Ethel Dickerman, Dorothy Largo; niversary Aug. 8 with a family celebration Carlsbad (Calif.) Las Flores, to student, sionary and. pastor of 56 years, Overland seven grandchildren; three great-grandchil­ held at the Church of the Nazarene Aug. Nazarene Theological Seminary Park, Kans., June 13. Survivors: wife, dren. 12. TheTuppers have 3 children, 11 grand­ GEORGE S. STADLER, from Ebensburg Ruth; daughter, Linda; brother, Howard. children, 17 great-grandchildren, and 2 (Pa.) Lakeside Community, to Cleveland RICHARD LINDBLOOM, 70, Boise, Ida­ great-great-grandchildren. Heights (Ohio) Garfield ho, May 1. Survivors: wife, Lois; sons, Births RICKY L. THOMASON, from student, Rudy, Christopher, Carlton; sisters, Edith to JOEL and KATRINA (BANEY) FREED, FOR THE RECORD Nazarene Bible College, to pastor, Mc- Younger, Annette Lindbloom; 10 grandchil­ Middleburg, Pa., a girl, Amber Lynn, Oct. 6. Cune, Kans. dren; 1 great-grandchild. to KIAN and SHARI HOLSTEAD, San Moving Ministers RANDY L. VORCE, from missionary to pas­ REV. KENT L. McMAHON, 63, Wheeling, Diego, Calif., a girl, Claire Elizabeth, Feb. 5. PHILIP J. ALVORD, from Canasota, N.Y., tor, San Antonio (Tex.) Northwest W.Va., Sept. 11. Survivors: wife, Lennura; to WILL and VICKIE (BROWN) HORTON, to Carthage, N.Y. BRIAN E. VOTAW, from associate, Weirton sons, Dale, Duane, Daniel; brothers, Lin­ Orlando, Fla., a boy, Wendall Thomas, Oct. 4. WESLEY G. CAMPBELL, from pastor, Van­ (W.Va.) First, to associate, Troy (Ohio) coln, Forrest, Ralph; nine grandchildren. to BRUCE and DENISE (BRESSLER) couver (B.C.) First, to district superin­ First SHIRLEY E. MEYERING, 58, Litchfield, JAMES, Mountlake Terrace, Wash., a boy, tendent, Canada Pacific LEE H. WEST, from Corning, N.Y., to Broc- Minn., Oct. 11. Survivors: husband, Don­ Ryan Alan, Sept. 26. GEOFFREY DeFRANCA, from Oxnard, ton, N.Y.

J a n u a r y 1 9 9 6 43 LELAND G. WOOLERY, from pastor, Hen­ 03101 Mexico, D.F., MEXICO 1995 Rocky Mountain Dis­ dersonville, Tenn., to district superinten­ SPRUNGER, JOHN and ROSE, Swaziland, trict ordinand class (I. to r ) dent, Northwest Indiana Furlough Address: 7216 Dartmoor Ave., General Superintendent Greendale, Wl 53129 William J. Prince, Rev. Announcements TEAKELL, GARNETT and MARILYN, Costa Daniel and Dee Dee Crider, CHICO (CALIF.) FIRST CHURCH will cel­ Rica, Furlough Address: c/o Mr. L. E. and District Superinten­ ebrate its 75th anniversary May 4-5 with a Teakell, 1221 N. Lea, Clovis, NM 88101 dent Larry D. Coen. “get reacquainted" dinner Saturday WEISEN, JAN, Romania, Field Address: evening and a meal following the Sunday Vilor House, Int Viilor Nr 4, Sect 5, morning worship service. District Superin­ Bucharest, ROMANIA tendent Ron Greeno will bring greetings during the morning activities. DIRECTORIES Former pastors, members, and friends BOARD OF GENERAL SUPERINTENDENTS are invited to attend or send greetings. For Office: 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO 1995 Northeast Oklahoma more information or to RSVP for the din­ 64131. Donald D. Owens, chairman: District ordinand class (I. to ners, contact Pastor Jerry Skidgel, 1184 William J. Prince, vice-chairman; James H. r.): General Superintendent East Ave., Chico, CA 95973, 916-342- Diehl, secretary; Jerald D. Johnson, John Jerald D. Johnson, Rev. 1086. A. Knight, Paul G. Cunningham. Sylvia and Ralph Eguren, HOLDENVILLE (OKLA.) CHURCH w ill Rev. and Mrs. Clark Rabe, celebrate its 75th anniversary June 8-9 GENERAL SUPERINTENDENTS EMERITI: Rev. and Mrs. William with an informal reception Saturday after­ V. H. Lewis, 1406 Cambridge, Olathe, KS David Phillips, Rev. and noon, Sunday morning service with Dr. 66062; Orville W. Jenkins, 2309 W. 103rd Mrs. Michael Daughrity, Howard Culbertson speaking, followed by St., Leawood, KS 66206; William M. Rev. and Mrs. Daniel Dyer, dinner and an afternoon service. Greathouse, 1179 Rosewood Tr., Mount and District Superinten­ Former pastors, members, and friends Juliet, TN 37122; Eugene L. Stowe, 5555 dent and Mrs. Russell Hu­ are invited. For more information, contact S. Emporia Cir., Englewood, CO 80111- man. 401 S. Oak, Holdenville, OK 74848, 405- 3635; Raymond W. Hurn, 7810 W. 118th, 379-2628. Overland Park, KS 66210. 1995 Southwest Indiana District ordinand class (I. to Moving Missionaries r.): District Superintendent Notice M. V. Scutt, Rev. and Mrs. CALHOUN, RONALD and SHELVA, Africa Vital Statistics are printed as soon as Ronnie L. Higgs Sr., Rev. Nazarene Theological Seminary, Fur­ possible after they are received. When sub­ and Mrs. Trevor Stanley, lough Address: 398 Burke St., Bourbon- mitting information, please observe the fol­ Rev. and Mrs. Andrew Tin- nais, IL 60914 lowing guidelines: dle, Rev. and Mrs. Gary COUEY, RAY and DONNA, Indonesia, DEATHS: Please provide name, age, Arnold, Rev. and Mrs. Den­ Stateside Address: 270 Riley Dr., Lenoir hometown, date of death, and the names ny Kost, and General Su­ City, TN 37771 of survivors and their relationships to the perintendent Paul G. Cun­ GANT, RANDY and LINDA, Kenya, Fur­ deceased. ningham. lough Address: 216 S. River St., Mont­ BIRTHS: Please provide parents' names, gomery, IL 60538 hometown, name of child, sex of child, and HANE, DAVID and KIM, Asia-Pacific Re­ 1995 Illinois District ordi­ date of birth. gional Office, Field Address: P.O. Box nand class (1. to r). General CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS: Please sub­ 38050, Agora Complex, Cainta 1900 Superintendent James H. mit church announcements at least three Rizal, PHILIPPINES Diehl, Rev. Tom and HUGHES, GARY and KATHY, Caribbean months prior to the issue you want the no­ Donette Brewer, Rev. Gre­ Regional Office, Field Address: 9707 tice to be printed in. gory and Anita Breeden, Hammocks Blvd., Apt. 108, Miami, FL Please include your name and phone Rev. Tom and Rebecca 33196 number when submitting information for Parks, Revs. Okran and MOWRY, JONATHAN and KATHRYN, CIS, Vital Statistics to: Myeong Mo Kim, Rev. Earl Field Address: P.O. Box 88, Volgograd and Valerie Drake, and Dis­ 400066, RUSSIA Herald of Holiness trict Superintendent Allen OVANDO, SAMUEL and EVELYN. Mexico, 6401 The Paseo H. Dace. Field Address: Apartado Postal 44-970, Kansas City, MO 64131 WHERE THERE IS A WILL Sendfor your FREE WILL KTF today! Rev. Dr. M r.____ Mrs. Miss Address .

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Graham Chooses Successor House Votes Abortion Restriction Billy Graham has announced Billy and Franklin Graham For the first time since Roe v. vor legal abortion “experi­ plans for the future of his shared the pulpit for the first’ Wade, the U.S. House of enced an authentic moral re­ ministry. The Billy Graham time ever at a four-day cru­ Representatives has voted to vulsion” after reading the Evangelistic Association’s sade in Saskatoon, Sask. The ban a specific abortion proce­ eyewitness accounts of nurse Board of Directors elected Franklin Graham crusade dure. The lawmakers voted Brenda Shafer, said Douglas his son Franklin to serve as brought 55,000 people to to outlaw partial-birth abor­ Johnson of the National first vice chairman. That is a SaskaPlace, a hockey stadi­ tions unless they are neces­ Right to Life Committee. new position with direct suc­ um, and thousands more sary to save the mother’s life. Abortion-rights groups ar­ cession to become chairman watched the crusade by satel- In the procedure, doctors par­ gued that the procedure is and CEO of the BGEA lite at venues in Regina, tially deliver a living fetus performed only in extreme should the elder evangelist Moose Jaw, Yorkton, and before suctioning out its cases, but abortionists testi­ become incapacitated. “The Prince Albert, Sask., and brain. Abortion-rights sup­ fied they commonly use the action settled within the or­ Marwayne, Alta. Some 200 porters tried to halt the bill procedure after the 20th ganization the question of churches organized and par­ by claiming the procedure is week of gestation. The FRC, succession,” the BGEA said. ticipated in the crusade, dur­ sometimes necessary to pro­ NRLC, Traditional Values Franklin Graham will contin­ ing which several thousand tect the mother’s health. But Coalition, and Christian ue his ministry with Samari­ people committed their lives “there is no justification for Coalition “were very effec­ tan’s Purse and World Med­ to Christ. Billy Graham, who this type of abortion, and tive in educating people ical Mission and also conduct turned 77 Nov. 7, preached [pro-life groups] proved about the procedure,” Deeds crusades for the BGEA. the crusade’s final night. that,” said Cathy Deeds of said. Despite a motion by Pa­ the Family Research Council. tricia Schroeder (D-Colo.) to FRC opposes all abortions block them, line drawings of except to save the mother’s the procedure were displayed life. on poster board to the House The House voted 288-139 and were then broadcast on to pass the bill on Nov. 1. C-SPAN, ABC News, and Several lawmakers who fa­ CNN.

School Bible Studies Are Constitutional Do You H a v e a F r ie n d o r L o v e d Public high schools must per­ criminate against religious O n e S e r v in g in t h e M il it a r y ? mit student Bible studies on clubs that meet before campus during lunchtime if school, after school, or dur­ D o n ’t L e t Y o u r S ervicemember they allow other noncurricu- ing lunchtime,” attorney lar student activities at the Brad Dacus of the Rutherford “F a l l T h r o u g h t h e C r a c k s .” same time, a federal court Institute said. ruled. The Ninth Circuit Religious groups cooperat­ Call 1-800-233-8962 Court of Appeals in Califor­ ed with the Clinton adminis­ to report new names and addresses nia acted in the case of Mel- tration in the case. The ony Ceniceros. She sued un­ Rutherford Institute repre­ and changes of address. We will send der the Equal Access Act sented Ceniceros. The CLS our quarterly newsletter, UNDER after officials at San Diego’s and the American Center for ORDERS, and notify a nearby pas­ University City High School, Law and Justice supported tor and/or chaplain for follow-up. where she is a student, her case with briefs. The Na­ banned her Bible club from tional Council of Churches, meeting during lunch. National Association of The decision is binding in Evangelicals, and Christian HELP US STAY IN TOUCH BY nine Western states and is Life Commission of the likely to persuade courts in Southern Baptist Convention KEEPING US INFORMED. other parts of the country, joined the CLS brief. said Gregory Baylor of the The White House Office CHAPLAINCY MINISTRIES Christian Legal Society’s of Legal Counsel intervened 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64131 Center for Law and Religious to persuade the Justice De­ Freedom. The decision partment to file a brief in “makes it clear to school dis­ support of Ceniceros’s argu­ tricts that they cannot dis­ ments, Baylor said.

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dare change another person’s cul­ ture?” “Really believe that?” I asked. “Sure,” he nodded. “Well, if you believe that, you have to be consistent. You can’t just speak of cultural sensitivity in religious Live and Let Live? terms. What of the presence of Amer­ ican businesses in these countries? American business has done more to JOHN C. BOWLING vice, we think of him or her as patriot­ ic. alter foreign culture than missions. • If a person lives abroad as part of Many of those alterations are suspect of the Peace Corps, we see him or her to say the least. as humanitarian. “Missionaries, on the other hand, • But if people choose to study, are generally quite culturally sensi­ live, work, travel, and serve abroad in tive. They take the time to learn the and for the name of Christ, the world language and live with the people, sees them as fanatic or as an oddity. not in isolation from them. American Isn’t that strange?” businesspeople overseas outnumber John C. Bowling is president of Olivet “I think what turns me off,” he missionaries 100 to 1. Nazarene University. said, “is that I believe others have as “The church, through its missionar­ much right to their religion as we ies, seeks only to change destructive have to ours. I mean, where do we get elements of culture. The motivation off trying to change them?” for missions is neither profit nor pow­ H u s t l in g t o m a k e it b a c k from a “Live and let live, is that what you er. Missionaries serve because they Work and Witness trip to Kenya, I m ean?” I asked. know that every person needs to boarded a plane in Amsterdam bound He nodded. know G od.” for Chicago. It was early on a Satur­ “That philosophy seems right, but He shrugged and said, “Well, day morning about 10 years ago. it isn’t. We don’t practice that in the maybe you’re right.” I settled into my seat and closed United States. Courts overrule par­ His silence for the next few hours my eyes when a businessman beside ents who withhold medical attention told me that you don't have to go to me asked, “Where have you been?” from their children, even in the name Africa to find a mission field. Here, “Nairobi, Kenya, in East Africa.” of religion. And if some U.S. reli­ beside me, was a man who needed a “Vacation?” gious outfit said they believed in can­ missionary of his own. “No, I went with a group from our nibalism, we’d put a church to help our missionaries prompt stop to it. The there.” Mormons were not even “Are there still missionaries in the allowed to have as many world?” the fellow asked. wives as they wanted. “There are still a lot of missionar­ “The notion that every­ American business has done ies in the world.” body ought to believe and “Hmm,” he responded, shaking his do what they choose isn’t more to alter foreign culture head as if to say, “What kind of peo­ always right. There is a than missions. ple would sign up as missionaries in myth that the primitive this day and time?” peoples live in a blissful I gave him a minisermon: “Isn’t it ignorance and that they interesting that are happy and fulfilled in • If a person goes abroad to study, their animism, superstition, and an­ “I hope you don’t think I came on we think he or she is brilliant and cestor worship. Therefore, we should too strong earlier,” I said as we were gifted. leave them alone. about to land. • If a person works abroad, we “But in those cultures, where the “Not at all,” he replied, putting his think of him or her as wealthy and in­ witness of Christ is absent, evil often hand on my arm. “Not at all. In fact, dustrious. reigns unchecked and brings untold you've given me something to think • If a person travels abroad for ex­ misery and hopelessness.” about. I used to go to church, and I tended periods, we think of that per­ “But when you change a man’s re­ think it’s time I start going again. son as privileged and cultured. ligion, you change his culture,” my Who knows, maybe I’ll be a mission­ • If a person serves his or her coun­ seatmate complained, “and you de­ ary.” try abroad in the army or in state ser­ stroy who he is. By what right do we W ho knows?

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Notes from an editor’s journal by Mark Graham, Managing Editor January 1996 • Whole No. 3560 • Vol. 85, No. 1 Editor, Wesley D. Tracy Lost Opportunity Managing Editor, Mark Graham t was one of those opportunities that car, gunned it toward the QT and slipped by all too fast. I was stand­ wheeled into the parking lot, scanning Administrative Secretary ing at the checkout in QuikTrip the pavement for my little friend. Carolyn S. Hampton waiting to pay for my “Double He was nowhere to be seen. I parked, Quart"I Diet Coke when I spotted him. got out, and walked around the gas Director He was about seven years old, with pumps, over to the side of the store, Division of Communications blond hair, blue jeans, and a dark green staring through car windows. People Michael R. Estep T-shirt. He was slipping along the candy must have thought I was planning a car- counter to my left. As I jacking; I got some watched him, he dropped What simple, strange looks with my General Superintendents a 99-cent pack of pow­ bag of powdered dough­ Jerald D. Johnson dered doughnuts into a kind act could nuts. John A. Knight box of candy bars. After several minutes, William J. Prince Mom had apparently I realized that I was too Donald D. Owens you do for told him he couldn't have late. My opportunity for James H. Diehl Paul G. Cunningham them and was hustling someone else a random act of kindness him out the door. As I had passed me by. The proceeded down the steps today? little blond-haired fellow Bible quotations in this issue: toward my car, I watched had been snapped up by Unidentified quotations are from the KJV. Quota­ him and noticed he was clutching a 20- his mom and was gone. tions from the following translations are used by ounce plastic bottle of pop under his left I was annoyed with myself. I don’t permission: arm and was struggling to open a packet know what impact it would have made (NIV) From the Holy Bible, New International of candy. He had a slight limp and on the kid, but I know it would have Version® (NIV®). Copyright © 1973,1978,1984 by looked like he couldn’t coordinate his International Bible Society. Used by permission of made me feel better. Zondervan Publishing House. All rights reserved. hands together very well. Mom told him I didn't tell you this story to get any to stand beside her as she made a call on pats on the back for being such a noble (RSV) From the Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1946,1952,1971 by the Division the pay phone. It was then that I noticed guy. After all, if I were really such a of Christian Education of the National Council of the pink, pale weblike whelps on the neat person, I would have picked up the the Churches of Christ in the USA. back of his arms and neck. The child had doughnuts he threw down and the kid been burned severely. His skin grafts would have walked out of the store were evidence that he had been through with powdered sugar all over his T- some tough times in his short life. shirt. I share this because I think we all In my haste to get back to work, I need to watch for opportunities to do drove up the street with the little guy's simple little deeds of kindness for oth­ image etched on my brain. “Why didn’t ers. A short note of thanks or praise, I just grab those doughnuts when I had some flowers for someone (for no par­ the chance and give them to him with a ticular reason), a plate of cookies for a hearty, “My treat”? By the time I was a neighbor, or a pack of doughnuts for Herald of Holiness (USPS 241-400) is pub­ half mile from the QT, I was really kick­ the kid at the QT won’t cost us a lot of lished monthly by the NAZARENE PUBLISH­ ING HOUSE, 2923 Troost Ave., Kansas City, ing myself. That’s when I decided that time or money, but it will make some­ MO 64109. Editorial offices at 6401 The (if possible) I was gonna do something one’s day a lot brighter. And I think Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64131 (816-333- about it. God will look down on us and smile, 7000, ext. 2302). Address all correspon­ I pulled into the Dolly Madison day- because we have brought a spark of joy dence concerning subscriptions to Nazarene Publishing House, P.O. Box 419527, Kansas old bread place off Highway 71, jumped into someone else’s day. City, MO 64141. Copyright 1995 by Naza­ out, ran in, scoped out the largest bag of By the way, I’ve got a few doughnuts rene Publishing House. POSTMASTER: powdered doughnuts I could find, and left, would you like one? Please send change of address to Herald of dropped them in front of the lady behind Holiness, P.O. Box 419527, Kansas City, MO the counter. “Those are buy one, get one 64141. Second-class postage paid in Kansas City, Mo. Canadian GST No. R129017471. free,” she drawled. “Fine,” I said. “I’ll take two.” (I figured Joey would enjoy the second bag.) I jumped back in my

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ome of the unsung heroes of the church can be found in our Nazarene colleges. Faculty members Following are current faculty openings at Nazarene at Nazarene colleges share one common goal—to colleges and universities. Contact the office of the vice challenge students to be transformed by the renew­ president of academic affairs at the respective college ing of their minds (Romans 12:2). for additional information. Dr. Doug Henning, head of the psychology de­ partment at MidAmerica Nazarene College, repre­ Eastern Nazarene College sents hundreds of Nazarene faculty members who pour Athletic Training their energies into the lives of students. Business** “While serving with the air force in Southeast Asia, I MidAmerica Nazarene College became a Christian. I also acquired a self-discipline that Communications* would benefit me through college and professional life. Education* “During heavily loaded semesters, I met several profes­ History* sors who encouraged and spent time with me as I devel­ Mount Vernon Nazarene College oped as a student. Later, while studying for my master’s Biology/Biochemistry* degree, I began to imagine how fulfilling it would be to Business* serve in a similar supporting and mentoring role. Communication* “After graduation, family needs and job opportunities Education* found me following a clinical, as opposed to an academic, English* path. In 1987 I decided to restrict my private practice to a Northwest Nazarene College total of three days per week so I could teach part-time at Biochemistry* Pacific Lutheran University. Special Education* “In the mid-1980s I began to rethink my relationship Speech Communication* with Christ. This refocusing proved to be pivotal and was Olivet Nazarene University dramatically impacted as I began attending the Nazarene Art church in Puyallup, Washington. The pastor, Dr. Jack Eye- Director of Teacher Education* stone, played a major role in assisting me as I wrestled Fine Arts* (Division Chair) with leaving a successful private practice in Tacoma, Nursing where I had worked for nearly 20 years. Point Loma Nazarene College “When we decided to move to Olathe, Kansas, and teach Biology—- Ecology* at MidAmerica Nazarene College, it did not make sense from Chemistry— Analytical* a purely logical perspective. We owned a small ‘gentleman’s Inorganic* ranch,’ I had a well-established practice, and my wife loved Education— Educational Psychology* the teaching job she had. Our house sold a couple days after I Philosophy* signed the contract with MANC. However, a major piece of Reading* the puzzle remained unsolved. Joyce had completed applica­ Curriculum* tions in 15 school districts in the Olathe area. Yet, as of the Administration* day the movers came, she had not heard from any of them. Graduate Education— Guidance and Counseling* We arrived in Olathe on a Saturday. By the following Tues­ Pupil Personnel Services* day she had signed a teaching contract. We later learned that Music— Theory* there had been more than 300 applications for the three or Computer* four elementary openings the district had. Musicology* “So at 45, I made a career change to teach full-time in Religion— Biblical Studies* Nazarene higher education. I am now in my fifth year at New Testament MANC. Even though there have been typical, even diffi­ (These openings result from increased student enrollment and anticipated faculty requirements.) cult, adjustment issues, I have found teaching at a Christian Southern Nazarene University college very fulfilling. If I had it to do all over again, there Education* is no question. I would do it in a heartbeat!" Nursing* (Division Chair) As our colleges grow, and as long-term faculty members Nursing approach retirement, there is a growing need for our alum­ Philosophy* ni to complete doctoral programs in all fields of study and Psychology* return to Nazarene colleges to teach. Trevecca Nazarene University As Carol Foster-Breeze, a 1977 Point Loma Nazarene Accounting* College graduate and University of Colorado assistant pro­ Mathematics* fessor of otolaryngology, says, "The dedication of the pro­ Elementary Education* fessors and the class size help you stand out above the Physician Assistant competition. At other schools, they know you only by your grades; but at our Nazarene schools, the professors really *Candidate must hold earned doctorate in teaching field. “ Preferred doctorate. stand behind you and work on your behalf.”

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