History of Glendale Nazarene Chuch
1920
The Glendale Church of the Nazarene was organized in 1920 by Evangelist W.H. Nerry and 18 charter members. For the first few weeks, services were held in a large tent on West Glendale Avenue but then moved to an old building at the corner of North Central and Glenn Drive. During the pastorate of L.T. Wells, a building at the NE corner of 61st Avenue and Glendale was purchased and within a year the church edifice was erected.
1922-1945
In 1922, Pastor Melza Brown and the Glendale Church hosted the 2nd Arizona District Assembly. Glendale Church also hosted District Assemblies in 1931, 1943, 1944, 2006, and 2007. Prior to the 25th Anniversary Celebration in 1945, many improvements were completed on the facilities. The most important of these was enlarging the building.
1945-1970
Two early events stand out in our history between 1945 and 1970:
1958 - the beginning of a program to build a new facility under Rev. Floyd Smith.
1962 - the relocation of the church to 7702 North 59th Lane under Rev. Hugh Russell.
1974
Rev. Clyde Rhone was pastor in 1974 when the sanctuary on 59th Lane was built with a seating capacity of 451.
1991
In 1991, under the leadership of Rev. Hylyard Irvin, we expanded to three morning services with an average attendance of 745. Our Evening Service at 6:00pm had grown to an average of 441. The capacity of the Sanctuary was 451.
1992
In 1992, we purchased the forty-acre property on the northwest corner of Cactus and 59th Avenue.
2002
Ten years later, "We crossed the Jordan River." Our current facility was built, which is only the first phase of a multi-building complex that is planned for this site. The Sanctuary currently has seating for over 900 people.
2010
With the direction of Rev. Michael Page, we look to a vision of Healing through Prayer and Discipleship. This church has been blessed throughout the years with strong leaders who seek God’s face, who listen for his voice and follow his leading. As we head into the future, Glendale Church of the Nazarene remains focused on God’s call to “…go and make Disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have command…” and God continues to be with us, and will be to the very end!
History of Glendale Nazarene Chuch
1920
The Glendale Church of the Nazarene was organized in 1920 by Evangelist W.H. Nerry and 18 charter members. For the first few weeks, services were held in a large tent on West Glendale Avenue but then moved to an old building at the corner of North Central and Glenn Drive. During the pastorate of L.T. Wells, a building at the NE corner of 61st Avenue and Glendale was purchased and within a year the church edifice was erected.
1922-1945
In 1922, Pastor Melza Brown and the Glendale Church hosted the 2nd Arizona District Assembly. Glendale Church also hosted District Assemblies in 1931, 1943, 1944, 2006, and 2007. Prior to the 25th Anniversary Celebration in 1945, many improvements were completed on the facilities. The most important of these was enlarging the building.
1945-1970
Two early events stand out in our history between 1945 and 1970:
1958 - the beginning of a program to build a new facility under Rev. Floyd Smith.
1962 - the relocation of the church to 7702 North 59th Lane under Rev. Hugh Russell.
1974
Rev. Clyde Rhone was pastor in 1974 when the sanctuary on 59th Lane was built with a seating capacity of 451.
1991
In 1991, under the leadership of Rev. Hylyard Irvin, we expanded to three morning services with an average attendance of 745. Our Evening Service at 6:00pm had grown to an average of 441. The capacity of the Sanctuary was 451.
1992
In 1992, we purchased the forty-acre property on the northwest corner of Cactus and 59th Avenue.
2002
Ten years later, "We crossed the Jordan River." Our current facility was built, which is only the first phase of a multi-building complex that is planned for this site. The Sanctuary currently has seating for over 900 people.
2010
With the direction of Rev. Michael Page, we look to a vision of Healing through Prayer and Discipleship. This church has been blessed throughout the years with strong leaders who seek God’s face, who listen for his voice and follow his leading. As we head into the future, Glendale Church of the Nazarene remains focused on God’s call to “…go and make Disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have command…” and God continues to be with us, and will be to the very end!