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Doroslovac Group |
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I recently heard about an Apostolic Christian related group that I hadn't known existed. They are the result of a division in the Nazarean Church in Serbia right after World War II. They are called Doroslovac after the leader of the group, but they also have another name that I'm not sure of. Some of these churches were established in the U.S., but I don't know much about them. Anybody have any information as to what their distinctive beliefs and practices are and where they are located?
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Unregistered(d) |
doroslovac | ||
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Hi Edward,
I don't have too much info on them, but i'll tell you what i know... They are located in Ohio, Kitchener, California & Florida (i'm pretty sure that's about it). Their denomination is actually very small, and the numbers are still decreasing b/c of people leaving and also b/c of a split that occured just recently. Their official name is Nazarene Christian Church. Maybe someone else can answer questions on doctrines? All I know is that they hold very tightly to old european traditions, which has been (in my opinion) the cause of this church falling apart. Not to say all traditions are wrong - but it seems that Doroslovac has lost sight of spirituality and the traditions have become their doctrine. Just a note: I have friends and cousins that go to that church, and some are very spiritual christians whose focus is on Christ. I was just speaking of the denomination on a whole. |
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markJ81 |
Re: doroslovac | ||
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I'm not an expert on the Doroslovac side, but from what I hear their leadership does not recognize us ('us' being the ACCN), while we (ACCN) do accept members, marriages, etc. from them (Doroslovac).
This paper may give you some interesting details regarding the split itself. |
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Larry |
Re: doroslovac | ||
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Does anybody know what the recent split was over?
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markJ81 |
the recent split | ||
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Larry,
I have no idea what it was about. I'm afraid to know. I can tell you this: It was likely not even close to being related to fundamentals. |
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Davey |
Re: the recent split | ||
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I was told that the Doroslovac church has all of the same points as the Acc Nazarene's Statement of Faith.
However, I don't believe their Doctrinal statement is documented, that I am aware. And I haven't seen an actual statement of faith for that 'church', but I trust that what I heard is true (myself, I'm not even certain they have doctrinal points or a SOF). While it doesn't affect me at all, it was interesting to hear. No, I have no idea why they are a separate church from the Nazarenes if they follow the same doctrinal points. When is a split officially considered a 'split'? Maybe they're still part of the ACC Nazarene, if there's nothing that officially split them in the first place. |
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markJ81 |
Re: the recent split | ||
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Davey,
"Doroslovac" is the name of the person who split off the Nazareans and formed the group, but that is not the name of the denomination (we in the ACCN just use it to describe them). Their official name is, I think, Christian Nazarean or something like that. |
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OnlyHim |
M. Doroslovac | ||
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The division happened sometime earlier than was recorded in that paper written on the Nazareans.
Doroslovacs had been divided with the elders for other issues besides government submission. And he certainly did not "stand" for the faith more than the others being persecuted. He was divided from the ACC LONG before he was actually removed from eldership. His reasons publicly were that the church caved to the communist government demands. (in other things beside arms and swearing an oath) Eastern Europe's elders' removal of him as an elder was history making, and not for the reasons Doroslovacs claimed publically. He didn't seem to mind the church he took with him was named after him for some time. Dissapointing. |
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DustInTheWind |
Re: M. Doroslovac | ||
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OnlyHim,
are they an English-speaking church? -BG |
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OnlyHim |
Re: M. Doroslovac | ||
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Good question.
I have never bothered to ask those that know of the church. |
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markJ81 |
Re: M. Doroslovac | ||
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I believe they only have their sermons and singing in Serbian, although I could be wrong.
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Unregistered(d) |
Nazarene Christian Church | ||
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They have sermons both in English and Serbian. Same goes for Song Services
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DustInTheWind |
Re: Nazarene Christian Church | ||
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Thanks, pondering.
One day I might seek out and visit one of their churches. It's been a while since I've heard a Serbian sermon (besides from my parents and my grandparents). |
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Tsu Doh Nimh |
Re: Nazarene Christian Church | ||
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It's been a while since I've heard a Serbian sermon
Are you worthy? God Bless, --Tsu Doh Nimh |
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DustInTheWind |
Re: Nazarene Christian Church | ||
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Seeing as how I speak Serbian quite well, I wonder -
If I preach in Serbian - to myself - and am unworthy to hear it...... would that cause a rift to form in the fabric of the space/time continuum? |
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Tsu Doh Nimh |
Re: Nazarene Christian Church | ||
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DustInTheWind pondered a science question: If I preach in Serbian - to myself - and am unworthy to hear it......
would that cause a rift to form in the fabric of the space/time continuum? It depends. Are you speaking of the space/time continuum of the AC churches or the space/time continuum of the rest of the known and unknown universe? God Bless, --Tsu Doh Nimh |
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Unregistered(d) |
NCC Church NOT Doroslovac | ||
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I currently attend the Nazarene CHristian Congregation Church and we are not called the "Doroslovac" group. WE have a name that is called Nazarene Christian Congregation FYI. And the reason for the split is not for everyone to know. Only God knows why. Thank God we still have an awesome unity and we strive to become stronger with God. WE actually do have a doctrine which is called THE HOLY BIBLE. We actually follow it rather then disobey it. At least with God's help we strive for eternity. According to this message board we see that there are different views for our congregation and so just to let you know why don't you come and visit the church rather then start to make false rumors. Yes we do follow the european traditions because the Holy BIble does not change and neither do we. And of course were an English speaking church cause we live in an english speaking country. THank God we were blessed with many languages so that everyone can understand. As to people who fall apart in our church sadly we agree that in every church they will have the same problem BUT what is not allowed in our church, some people have a problem with that so they come to you. Please don't get offended, we were just defending ourselves because every person has a different opinion on our side and we are just trying with God's help to set those records straight. FYI everyone is more then welcome to attend our church services which are located in: Kitchener, Ohio, Michigan, Harrow, Florida, California, Yugoslavia and Australia. Thank you for taking the opportunity to read this and i hope you understand more about us.
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Unregistered(d) |
NCC group | ||
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AMEN!!
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Unregistered(d) |
NCC | ||
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I am wondering what is your name "unregistered user" ??
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