DCN’s History (1899- )
Locations
In 1985, under the pastoral leadership of Dr. Ken Mills, Peabody Church of the Nazarene became Danvers Church of the Nazarene when the church’s main building was relocated from Route 114 and Sylvan Street in Peabody to a 6-acre former horse farm on Dayton Street in Danvers.
In 2001, under the leadership of Pastor Bill Mead, the church agreed to sell most of its property to a developer to close the mortgage after years of mounting financial pressure and interest-only mortgage payments.
Major building renovations between 2009 and 2015: Expanded, remodeled and furnished bathrooms, lobby, children’s ministry rooms, church offices and ministry center; installed new windows, lighting, flooring and technology upgrades throughout the building.
Recent History
By 2007, DCN was in between pastors and had reached a decline in attendance and membership. After selling the property behind the church to rid them of the mortgage, the church board reached out to then-District Superintendent Dr. Jossie Owens and began interviewing for a new pastor.
In 2007, Pastor Dan Milette came on board, and things began to turn around. By 2014 DCN had a functioning website and had adopted the mission statement of “KNOW God | GROW Together | GO to Serve”
Pastor Elisha Cho assumed the Interim Pastor position in October 2017, and on Pentecost Sunday, May 20, 2018, he was installed as Lead Pastor.
Under Pastor Elisha Cho, DCN has seen an increase in worship services, prayer meetings, Small Groups, in-reach, and outreach events and ministries.
DCN is unwavering on the great commission Jesus gave to make disciples and has participated in 3 mission trips. First to Haiti and then 2 to Burkina Faso, the latter of which they participated in the groundbreaking of a new church led by Pastor Paw, a friend to Pastor Elisha during seminary.