The Church of the Nazarene in Trinidad and Tobago
The Church of the Nazarene in Trinidad and Tobago is a part of the international Church of the Nazarene. [1]
History
The Christian denomination entered Trinidad and Tobago in 1926 by sending USA missionary couple James and Nora Hill and Barbados missionary Carlotta Urchilla Graham. Their labor culminated in the incorporation of the Church of the Nazarene in Trinidad and Tobago by Act of Parliament in 1974. The story of the growth of the Church of the Nazarene in Trinidad and Tobago is recorded in the book, A History of the Church of the Nazarene in Trinidad and Tobago by Dr. Gelien Matthews.[2][3] In 2013, the Church of the Nazarene in Trinidad and Tobago has approximately 4,000 members in 31 congregations,[4] and is part of the Mesoamerica Region of the International Church of the Nazarene.[5]
The growth of the Church of the Nazarene in Trinidad and Tobago has also been tied to the establishment of a Nazarene College (NTC then CNTC and now CNC) in Trinidad. This story has been vividly captured in the book, Triumph in Trinidad-God's Promises never failed[6] by USA missionary Dr. Ruth O. Saxon, who served as Professor, Academic Dean, and President in her forty-three years at the College, and as a Supply Pastor to a number of Local churches.
The Church of the Nazarene in Trinidad and Tobago is led by the ministry of the District Superintendent. In the early years the church was led by American District Superintendents Raymond Miller (1949–55), Prescott Beals (1955-57), Wesley Harmon (1958–63), and William Fowler (1963–71). The first Local District Superintendent was Hugh Mc Kenzie (1971–75). He was followed by nationals Farrell Chapman (1975–83), Carl Bompart (1983-86), Clifford Manswell (1986-2006).[7]
The Church of the Nazarene in Trinidad and Tobago is currently led by District Superintendent, the Rev. Dr. Victor Everton George,[8] who assumed this ministry in 2006.
References
- ↑ Newsday, Trinidad and Tobago (2008). "Local Nazarenes join in global Centennial Celebrations". Daily News Limited.
- ↑ http://sta.uwi.edu/fhe/history/GelienMatthews.asp
- ↑ Matthews, G. (2008). History of the Church of the Nazarene in Trinidad and Tobago. Trinidad:Church of the Nazarene Trinidad and Tobago District. ISBN 9789768223050.
- ↑ Annual Assembly Journal of the Church of the Nazarene Trinidad and Tobago District 2013
- ↑ Mesoamerica Region
- ↑ Saxon, Ruth (2002). "Triumph in Trinidad-God's Promises never failed". Nazarene Publishing House. ISBN 9780834119635.
- ↑ Annual Assembly Journal of the Church of the Nazarene Trinidad and Tobago District 1956 - 2012
- ↑ Victor Everton George
Additional Reading
- A Love Story from Trinidad by Dr. Ruth O. Saxon ISBN 9780834122925
- Flares in the Night by Dr. Ruth O. Saxon ISBN 9780834113312
External links
Church of the Nazarene Congregations in Trinidad & Tobago
- Arima Church of the Nazarene
- Bethany Church of the Nazarene
- Canaan Church of the Nazarene
- Cochrane Church of the Nazarene
- Cocorite Church of the Nazarene
- Couva Church of the Nazarene
- Cumuto Church of the Nazarene
- D’abadie Church of the Nazarene
- Dibe Church of the Nazarene
- El Bethel Church of the Nazarene
- El Socorro Church of the Nazarene
- Felicity Church of the Nazarene
- Five Rivers Church of the Nazarene
- Gonzales Church of the Nazarene
- Guanapo Church of the Nazarene
- Laventille Church of the Nazarene
- La Platta Church of the Nazarene
- Nazarene Holiness Center
- Nazarene Worship Centre
- Nazarene Victory Chapel
- Petit Valley Church of the Nazarene
- Piarco Church of the Nazarene
- Pt. Fortin Church of the Nazarene
- San Fernando Church of the Nazarene
- Sangre Grande Church of the Nazarene
- Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene
- St. James Church of the Nazarene
- Tunapuna Church of the Nazarene
- Valencia Church of the Nazarene
- Vance River Church of the Nazarene
- Vega de Oropouche Church of the Nazarene