Blogging through the DVD slowly, Part I (with details this time)

Concerned Nazarenes Presents The Emerging Church

We see several pictures of spiritual practices from various religions going through what looks like a powerpoint presentation.

Beverly Turner, Ordained Elder/Evangelist

Introduction

Beverly and her husband who have joined a group of concerned Nazarenes because of emergent ideology which has divided and destroyed many Nazarene churches and is perverting theology being taught in the Nazarene colleges and seminary.* Among the theology that is perverted is the offering of classes on spiritual formation, which to her is “nothing more than monastic mysticism.” It is the fault of the university presidents for even allowing these classes being taught. She is upset that the professors are taking students to monasteries and partaking of the Catholic Eucharist and “other Catholic heathen practices.”** These are worship to another Jesus and another Spirit of what Paul warned the Corinthian church of.

Rev. Turner concludes, “This is Christ's church. We are his body. This is our watch. This is our day. The information that we will be sharing on this DVD is vital to every Nazarene. The future of the church of the Nazarene is at stake.” 3 minutes 25 seconds.

My Comments

*Which churches have been divided and destroyed by the emergent ideology? In a letter found on this website, she describes “a young man, that was once in the faith, and a graduate of theology in one of our academic institutions, that has been “drawn away” by emergent type theology. He is currently involved in an Emergent Church that is led by a homosexual pastor and promotes a promiscuous lifestyle (as do many emergent thinkers).” Of course, there are so many issues here that I need help understanding. Was this young man ever Nazarene? What was the theology exactly that drew him away? What is her definition of an “Emergent Church”? There is a lot to unpack here.

**I have serious doubts that Roman Catholics would let non-Catholics partake of the Eucharist. My understanding has always been that Catholics have had closed communion and are very particular to serving to outsiders, especially Protestants. I am also offended by the term “Catholic heathen practices”.