Author: Derek Whitten

  • Exploring Membership

    Ready to complete the hug?When you came to our church, we opened our arms to you.Joining as a member is simply completing the hug.This three week class will allow you to learn about the Nazarene church, our local church, and offers plenty of space to ask questions.Coming to Exploring Membership class does not obligate you…

  • Getting on the Same Page

    Whether you’re in a band, leading a squad, or orchestrating your family’s schedule, being on the same page isn’t optional. When we play in different keys, the song doesn’t sound right. When we have conflicting objectives, we won’t win the battle. When we double-book ourselves in two places at once it causes conflict. Or chaos….

  • Purple Message Series

    This series is titled Purple not because purple is the combination of blue and red, the colors representing the Democrat and Republican parties. Purple is the color of royalty, of majesty. This series is not about the position between the political parties, but the view from above. Our prayer within this series is we would…

  • 5th Sunday Serve

    Hi Belton Nazarene Church Family!Just wanted to remind you this coming Sunday is our 5th Sunday Serve, where we will worship God by meeting needs with the love of Jesus in our city. What to expect:9a, prayer in Sanctuary, Grow Groups10a, Micro-Service before being sent.A couple songs, a brief devotional, and prayer.Then we are dismissed…

  • Growing Pains

    Growing physically can hurt at times. But we can take meds to ease the pain. Growing in our trust in Jesus is uncomfortable at times. As we continue to partner with him in his work in the world, he often stretches us. Sometimes it’s painful. But on the other side is growth and healthy change….

  • Family Faith Friction

    Where there’s family, there can be friction.Sometimes it’s conflicting opinions, bitter banter, opposing viewpoints on faith, or anger flavoring our conversations around the table. Things left unsaid, that need to be resolved.In our series Family Faith Friction, we’ll examine weaknesses that often show up when families experience conflict, and then offer guidance from Scripture about…