Church of the Nazarene

Ainsworth Church of the Nazarene is a Christian congregation located at 253 N Elm Street in Ainsworth, Nebraska, dedicated to helping people meet Jesus and grow spiritually. As part of the global Church of the Nazarene denomination, the church serves the community through worship, outreach programs including food banks and disaster relief, and operates The Connection community center downtown. The congregation, led by Pastor Russell Thayer since 2013, emphasizes practical holiness and active service to neighbors while welcoming families of all ages to participate in faith-based ministries and community engagement.