ADSIDEO by Bruce Nuffer - Adsideo is a Latin word that means “to walk beside.” Jim and Gina Wicks were called to missions to minister--with others who had received the same calling--in a culture within the United States that is not their own. This mission team reflected God’s love as its members befriended an inner city neighborhood and devoted themselves to meeting together, sharing meals, studying the scriptures, and even living within the culture. This books shares the stories of a Christian community that leans on each other, celebrates and cries together, and shares life.
AFRICAN VOICES II by Mark and Nancy Pitts - African Voices II continues the fascinating glimpses into the lives of Nazarene leaders from Africa—both current and future. You will meet Nazarenes who left their jobs and professions and risk their lives to share the gospel. You will be inspired by the level of commitment of these passionate and courageous Nazarene leaders in Africa.
FROM THE ENDS OF THE EARTH by Ellen Decker - God is using Spirit-filled Nazarenes from around the world as cross-cultural missionaries for the Church. Read stories of individuals and couples God has used to plant hundreds of churches and impact thousands of people as He multiplies their endeavors around the world.
KALEIDOSCOPE KINGDOM by Fletcher Tink - The International Church of the Nazarene has planted churches in more than 160 nations in its 100+ years of existence. This book is an invitation to visit these Nazarene churches and share in their worship experiences in places you may find unfamiliar. By doing so, you will discover the beauty of the kaleidoscope of the Kingdom, and you will feel God at work.
NAZARENE YOUTH GOES INTERNATIONAL by Gary Sivewright - Gary Sivewright’s commitment to missions began when he was a college student and traveled with a small public relations choir known as the Mission Crusaders. In this book he shares his travels leading youth groups, college and university students, and youth leaders to experience the joy and fulfillment that comes from giving a portion of their lives to missions. Not everyone is called to lengthy missionary assignments, but you will be led to examine some ways God may want to use your short-or long-term commitment to missions.
THE BEST OF ENGAGE MAGAZINE by Gina Pottenger You will be taken on a tour of Nazarene missions through the eyes, ears, and senses of Nazarene mission workers throughout the world. You will read compelling narratives of personal and community transformation from each world region and will find discussion questions at the close of each selection that can be used as a study resource for Sunday School, small groups, or book clubs.
Kids 1-6th grade will enjoy reading these fun books!
