Visitor Q&A
What is the Church of the Nazarene?
Melbourne First Church is affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene.
We are a Christian people
We value our Wesleyan-Holiness heritage and believe it to be a way of understanding the faith that is true to Scripture, reason, tradition, and experience. We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, born of a virgin birth.
We are a Holiness people
God, who is holy, calls us to a life of holiness. We believe that the Holy Spirit seeks to do in us a second work of grace, called by various terms including “entire sanctification” and “baptism with the Holy Spirit”-cleansing us from all sin; renewing us in the image of God: empowering us to love God with our whole heart, soul, mind, and strength, and our neighbors as ourselves; and producing in us the character of Christ. Holiness in the life of believers is most clearly understood as Christlikeness.
We are a Missional people
We are a sent people, responding to the call of Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit to go into all the world, witnessing to the Lordship of Christ and participating with God in the building of the Church and the extension of His kingdom (2 Corinthians 6:1). Our mission (a) begins in worship, (b) ministers to the world in evangelism and compassion, (c) encourages believers toward Christian maturity through discipleship, and (d) prepares women and men for Christian service through Christian higher education.
Who can participate at Melbourne First Church of the Nazarene?
We are a multicultural, intergenerational gathering. We welcome ANYONE, from ANY walk of life and in ANY stage of life to join our community. Just as God welcomes all as His children, we welcome all into the church.
Where is Melbourne First Church of the Nazarene?
Melbourne First Church of the Nazarene is located at 2745 South Babcock Street in Melbourne, Florida, just south of Highway 192 on Babcock Street (across from Florida Institute of Technology). We are very easy to find. Click here for a map and driving directions.
When can I visit Melbourne First Church of the Nazarene?
We welcome you anytime the doors are open. We would love to meet you and show you around. We have so many things to offer and we are sure there is something for you! Click here to view a schedule of our weekly services.
How should I dress when visiting Melbourne First Church of the Nazarene?
There is no “dress code.” Everyone has their own style, so you will notice everything from slacks and ties to grungy jeans and t-shirts. It’s quite an eclectic mixture that shows our uniqueness and freedom to be who God created us to be!
