Who Are We
We are a collective, striving to embody the teachings and essence of Jesus the Christ, the flawless Son of God. In Him, we find our purpose and meaning. The Kelowna Church of the Nazarene is composed of individuals united by the profound hope and transformative change we've experienced through Jesus. Our mission is to facilitate this transformative journey for others, helping them to discover the life-altering power of a relationship with Jesus.
Where We Come From
Our church began in the 1940s when a few families who loved Jesus, joined together in a dream of seeing more and more people come to saving faith in Jesus. Over the years the church grew and outgrew their facilities several times as their dream of reaching more and more people with the good news of the gospel kept expanding. The current facility we gather in was built by a fairly small number of dedicated people who gave sacrificially of their finances, their time, and their energy with the dream of seeing more and more people's lives transformed by Jesus. The dream has always been to be a place where all the different generations gather together as a community loving Jesus and other people.
We are a part of the global Church of the Nazarene (COTN) which has a rich history of being a truly global community. COTN has been founded with the intent of creating local churches throughout the world and empowering them to be self-supporting and self-organized and with that history the global COTN is divided into six regions and has churches in 162 different world areas. For more information about the global Church of the Nazarene.
Where We're Headed
We are dedicated to Jesus' mission of making disciples and aspire to be a sanctuary where families unite in worship. Our ambition is rooted in witnessing an expanding community transformed by their relationship with Jesus. We are more than a congregation; we are a fellowship deeply moved by the life-changing encounter with Jesus, and we are driven by a desire to share this experience.
Our commitment extends beyond mere spirituality. We are focused on holistic transformation, seeking enhancement in spiritual connection, emotional wellness, and physical circumstances for all. Influenced by the love and redemption found in Jesus, we are compelled to extend this love to others.
Our vision transcends the confines of our worship space, aiming to foster positive change in our lives, families, and throughout the south Okanagan. We are not just a church; we are a movement inspired by the love of Jesus, aspiring for a community and world transformed and uplifted.