Bend Naz is friendly. Our people are committed to hospitality and generosity. When you visit, you will be sure to find people with smiling faces and open arms. If you’ve never been to church before, tell us. We want to be sure we take the time to answer all your questions or make you feel at home.
Our church story begins in 1905, where the City of Bend was known for its booming timber industry. When the railroad was finally completed in 1911, Bend became one of the largest lumber producers in the world. People from all over the country began migrating to Bend hoping to find work at the mills. In 1916, Bend was said to be the fastest growing area in the nation.
In 1919, the Foreign Missionary Society of the Pentecostal Church of the Nazarene purchased 160 acres in Bend, Oregon as a precursor to their plans to plant a church in this growing area. At that time…