Every organization that endures over time is based on a deeply shared combination of purpose , belief , and values . So it is with the Church of the Nazarene. It was founded to transform the world by spreading Christ-like living. It is both a Great Commission church and a Holiness church at the same time. Our mission is to make Christlike disciples of all nations.

The Church of the Nazarene believes you may discover forgiveness, peace, joy, purpose, love and meaning in life and the promise of heaven when life is over by entering and experiencing a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

We believe that there is a deeper level of life for the Christian in which there is victory over sin, power to witness and serve, and a richer fellowship with God. This happens for the Christian by the sanctifying (purifying) fullness of the Holy Spirit.

Our local congregation of the Church of the Nazarene is a faith community, ready to greet you in Jesus'name. There you will discover opportunities not only to encounter Jesus as your Savior and Lord, but to grow as a follower of Christ. Our local church offers ministry opportunities for serving others. Fellowship, worship, training and education are all part of our life together in Christ. With over 12,000 congregations worldwide, our vision and mission embraces the entire world. We invite you to experience the unique fellowship of Madison Church of the Nazarene.

• We believe in one God, the creator of all things, who reveals himself as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

• We believe in Jesus Christ, who is "Fully Man and God" at the same time, who became like us to bring about our salvation.

• We believe in the Holy Spirit, who is active in the world, bringing us salvation.

• We believe that the Bible is the word of God, giving us all we need to know about how to be saved.

• We believe that we are all sinners by both nature and act and need God's forgiveness and cleansing.

• We believe that Jesus Christ died on the Cross and that by trusting in His death, we can be restored to a right relationship to God.

• We believe that God has enabled us to turn away from sin but that He has not forced us to do so.

• We believe that each person must repent, turn away from his sins, and trust Christ to accept him.

• We believe that when we turn from sin and trust in Christ, the old record of sin is wiped clean, and we are born anew, thus becoming part of the family of God.

• We believe that after being born anew, we need the fullness of God's Spirit in our hearts. When we make a complete commitment to Him, He cleanses our spirit, fills us with His perfect love and gives us the power to live victoriously.

• We believe that the Church is the Body of Christ, carrying on His mission through the power of the Holy Spirit.

• We believe in baptism, and urge people to be baptized as Christians.

• We believe in the Lord's supper.

• We believe that God can heal. We pray for healing. We also believe that He can work through medical science.

• We believe that Jesus Christ is coming again.

• We believe that everyone will face the judgment of God with its rewards and punishments