The earliest General Assemblies focused on unifying the church, establishing governance, and defining a shared mission. In the years that followed, the Assembly helped shape the denomination’s structure and identity, including the development of the General Board, the Board of General Superintendents, and the ongoing care and revision of the Manual, which guides the church’s doctrine, polity, and practice.
Beginning in 1932, the General Assembly adopted a regular four-year meeting schedule. As the church expanded globally, the Assembly also grew—from 166 recorded delegates in 1908 to more than 1,000 delegates at recent gatherings, representing Nazarene regions around the world.
Kansas City has played a significant role in General Assembly history. The Assembly first met there in 1915 at Kansas City First Church of the Nazarene and later returned in 1919, 1923, 1936, 1952, 1956, 1960, 1968, and 1980. The 31st General Assembly and Conventions will gather in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, marking the tenth time the city has hosted the Assembly and the first time since 1980.
Today, the General Assembly continues its historic role through worship, fellowship, legislative business, and global collaboration. Delegates gather for inspirational services, hear the Quadrennial Address from the Board of General Superintendents, elect denominational leaders, participate in regional caucuses, and consider resolutions that may shape the future life and ministry of the church worldwide. Conventions for Nazarene Missions International (NMI), Nazarene Youth International (NYI), Nazarene Discipleship International (NDI), and other ministries are also held in conjunction with the Assembly.
Participation in the General Assembly means stepping into a long-standing tradition of shared governance, global unity, and faithful discernment. From its beginnings in Chicago and Pilot Point to gatherings attended by thousands from around the world, the General Assembly remains a visible expression of the Church of the Nazarene’s commitment to holiness, unity, and the mission of making Christlike disciples in the nations.
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