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Can a church be born twice? The Church of the Nazarene in Accra, part of a global family, has an interesting story to tell. It’s a tale of unity, a coming together of different streams flowing into a single river of faith. The Church of the Nazarene, as we know it today, wasn’t always one entity. It began with a shared belief in “entire sanctification,” a concept central to Wesleyan-Holiness teachings. Independent churches and missions, scattered across the United States, felt a pull towards unity. In 1907 and 1908, three key groups—the Association of Pentecostal Churches of America, the Church of the Nazarene (originally founded in Los Angeles in 1895), and the Holiness Church of Christ—merged, forming the Pentecostal Church of the Nazarene. The name was later simplified to the Church of the Nazarene in 1919. This union brought together not just different groups but also different strengths. The Church of the Nazarene in Accra, like others around the world, carries this legacy of unity and a global perspective. Even in its early days, the church had a missionary zeal, sending representatives to places like India, Japan, and the Cape Verde Islands. The Church of the Nazarene continues its global outreach, embracing a diverse tapestry of cultures and communities. Here in Accra, the church stands as a testament to this global family, a place where the echoes of that unifying spirit still resonate.

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