Who are the Nazarenes?

The Church of the Nazarene is a Protestant Christian church in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition, tracing its roots to an anniversary date of 1908. It was founded to spread the message of scriptural holiness (Christlike heart and life) across the world. Today the Church of the Nazarene is located in 157 world areas. To learn more about the international church and what we believe, please visit the official site of the Church of the Nazarene at www.nazarene.org.

What to expect when you visit

"What does a typical service look like?  Will I fit in?  I wonder what I should wear? I don't want to embarrass myself." 

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Meet the Pastoral Staff

Pastor Ken Bushey has served as senior pastor of Davis Memorial since July of 2007.  Previous to this appointment he has served as student ministries pastor in Missouri and Michigan.  He holds degrees from Olivet Nazarene University in Religion and Biblical Literature and earned the Master of Divinity Degree from Nazarene Theological Seminary.  His vision for ministry follows Ephesians 4:12-13 "to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ."  Ken enjoys handyman chores, woodworking and his time with his wife, Jennifer, and their three boys, Corbin, Jadon and Evan.  Email--

Pastor Mark Thompson has served as student ministries pastor at Davis Memorial since January of 2006.  Mark graduated in 2005 from Trevecca Nazarene University with a bachelor’s degree in religion.  Mark’s vision for the youth is seeing each one passionately in love with Christ and His mission.  He loves building relationships with the students and encourages them to grow in Christ.  Mark enjoys watching and playing sports, playing music, vanilla ice cream, and being with his wife, Allyson and his sons, Asher and Levi.  Email--