The above photo is a view of the First Church of the Nazarene on Spring Garden Street. Located about six blocks from UNCG and about a half a mile from the heart of Lindley Park, it is hard to believe that this church congregation is no longer together. About five years ago, they church was active on social media and there is even a Youtube video of the pastor on UNCG's campus talking to students. Worldwide, there are about 2.5 million Nazarenes in about 30,500 churches.
Currently, Greensboro's First Church of the Nazarene is for sale. It seems like the smaller churches lose members to the mega-churches, that can offer so many special events and services. The above building is 6,560 square feet and looks like it is in good shape. Internet links indicate that the land could be used for multi-family residential, or other purposes. At less than $300,000, it seems like it something special could go in there. If a new congregation cannot use it, let's hope that the business that does go in is something else that nurtures the soul. It has good access for those who struggle with mobility. Plus, there is off street parking in the back.
Hopefully some good can come of it.
I am extremely wary of mega-churches.
Posted by: William Kendall | Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 01:17 PM