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The Power of One

The Power of One [www.onenazarene.org] is an evangelism and discipleship initiative sponsored by the Board of General Superintendents. There are global expressions of this initiative as well as bountiful opportunities before us.

For the United States and Canada, contextualization is critical for each local church as we embrace and understand a postmodern culture. Adaptations for a rural church will certainly face different challenges than a metropolitan area. Therefore, this is an invitation to discover together how laity in your context can best introduce Christ to others and make disciples.

Phase One is our pilot test phase and will allow each pastor to shape the Power of One for their congregation. From a regional office perspective – we will listen to the field and celebrate success stories along the way. In fact, we want you (the pastor) to inform us what you and your congregation discover that is noteworthy. Together, we will find “Best Practices” through a variety of implementation strategies.

Adapt the power of one to your context! The central scripture from which this initiative comes is:

There is one body and one Spirit
-- just as you were called to one hope when you were called --
one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all,
who is over all and through all and in all.  - Ephesians 4:4-6 (NIV)