RichDrama - Blog #NazareneRichDrama - Blog #Nazarenehttps://www.richdrama.com/blog/tag/NazareneThu, 09 Apr 2026 11:06:37 -0700http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[Songs of Revival]]>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/Colorado2026On Monday night in Durango, Colorado, the Lord met us in a very special way after my performance of Big Fish Little Worm. I closed with about two minutes from our upcoming show, Songs of Revival...]]>

Available in Colorado and Beyond in June 2025

In June of 2023 the Lord met us in a very special way in Durango, CO, after my performance of Big Fish Little Worm. I closed with about two minutes from our upcoming show, Songs of Revival: Hungry After God Himself. People went to the altar without an invitation, songs were re-sung, new songs were sung that weren't on the list, testimonies were shared, but mostly we sat in the presence of the Lord. It went nearly 90 minutes after we'd planned to close. You can see the pastors who organized it sharing their thoughts below.


Because the Lord moved so powerfully, we want to bring the whole play back to Colorado during the summer of 2025. We have availability throughout Colorado and in bordering states June 7 through July 6, 2025. Click the button below to download slides to share with your board members, and go to the bottom of the page to request dates. 

Download Slides

If you're not in the Colorado area, consider helping organize a similar tour where you are, and please send any friends in the Colorado area to www.RichDrama.com/blog/post/Colorado2025.

]]>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 21:34:03 -0400<![CDATA[Recommendation from the District Superintendent]]>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/recommendation-from-district
I was recommended by Art Alexander, the District Superintendent of the Metro New York District of the Church of the Nazarene. Click the thumbnail to read the recommendation.

]]>Fri, 28 Jul 2017 20:46:00 -0400<![CDATA[Superb and unforgettable]]>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/superb-and-unforgettable
For our centennial celebration on the Metro NY District, Rich Swingle did a superb and unforgettable portrayal of C.B. Jernigan (who founded the district). I had to remind myself a few times that it was you and not C.B. himself! 

 --Larry Mancini
Pastor Bay Shore Church of the Nazarene

I felt like I was sitting in that first assembly hearing the report for the very first time. It was amazing and it brought history to life. We have a rich heritage. Thank you for helping us to appreciate it. 
In Christ,
Karen Guevara
]]>Mon, 15 Dec 2014 16:14:00 -0500<![CDATA[Born on the same year]]>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/born-on-same-year
Thank you so much for your amazing ministry! My 15 year old daughter and I saw last weekend's performance (of The Revelation), and she verbalized to me exactly what I was thinking: "EVERYONE needs to see 'Revelation'." Do you have any future plans of performing it again in the tri-state area? We would like to invite many folks to see it with us. Thank you again, and may God continue to bless you and your ministry!
Sincerely, a fellow Nazarene, 
Linda Krupp
Nazarene Missions International President
Warwick Valley Church of the Nazarene

After seeing the 15th Anniversary performance of The Revelation
]]>Sat, 04 May 2013 18:44:00 -0400<![CDATA[Another anonymous post]]>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/another-anonymous-post
I was at the presentation of " 5 Bells for 9/11" at the South Hills Church of the Nazarene in Bethel Park, PA. This performance was awe-inspiring and very moving. I wondered how the families of those who perished would feel, reliving these moments. My question was answered when Mrs. Ann van Hine spoke at the end of the program. She is evidence of God's healing power. I would encourage anyone who has not seen this to do so. I am thankful that Rich Swingle and Ann van Hine are using the gifts God has given them in this powerful way. May He bless them abundantly for their obedience.
]]>Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:57:00 -0400<![CDATA[A Gifted Couple]]>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/gifted-couple
This is an incredible ministry of a remarkably gifted couple who use their talents and unity to emulate and communicate Jesus in a real and relevant way.
-Rev. Don McCracken
Single Adult ministries Director, Metro
New York District Church of the Nazarene
]]>Fri, 10 Jun 2005 17:59:00 -0400<![CDATA[About Rich's comedy]]>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/about-rich
He's the converted version of Jim Carrey.
—Pastor Eustace McDonald
East New York Church of the Nazarene
]]>Fri, 10 Jun 2005 15:01:00 -0400<![CDATA[Five Bells for 9/11]]>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/five-bells-for-911_111841766035625616
Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed ' Five Bells for 9/11.' I sat transfixed."
—Lois Struble
attends Warwick Valley Church of the Nazarene
]]>Fri, 10 Jun 2005 14:33:00 -0400<![CDATA[Five Bells for 9/11]]>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/five-bells-for-911_10
The play provided some excellent opportunity for grief work to continue
among many in our congregation. I thought the play was very tastefully done.  A powerful witness to our ultimate salvation through Christ.  (Matt 10:28)
—Steve Shomo
Pastor of Warwick Valley Church of the Nazarene
Home church of one of the three characters
in Five Bells for 9/11
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