Guaco, La Vega, Dominican Republic From October 20 to 22, 2023, a Maximum Mission was carried out in the Northeast District of the Dominican Republic. 22 participants impacted the Guaco community in La Vega and assisted in strengthening and developing a local Church of the Nazarene. The objective of this Maximum Mission was to help... Continue Reading →
Frederick Buechner on Grace
In the busyness of the last weeks and months, and in the midst of my constant striving to accomplish and impact and produce results, it was a refreshing reminder to read the following familiar words from the late writer Frederick Buechner. Lord, help me to recognize and receive your grace more and more in me... Continue Reading →
International Day of Pray for Pesecuted Christians
The International Day of Pray for Persecuted Christians is November 5, 2023. This special day is set aside as a global prayer meeting on behalf of persecuted Christians who stand as a bold witness to Christ on the world's most dangerous mission frontiers. The earnest prayers of the global body of believers testify to the unity found... Continue Reading →
Eurasia Region update: ‘Praying for peace’
The following update is from the Eurasia Region in light of the Israel-Hamas war and its effect on Nazarene churches in the area. This was Originally posted on Nazarene.org The local churches in Israel have not been directly affected, but we are analyzing the situation daily. The churches have been helping and supporting their neighbors.... Continue Reading →
Central Guatemala Impacted through Mission Without Limits
By: Alisson González, Missions Mobilization Coordinator, Central Guatemala From July 19 to 23, 2023, we had the joy of carrying out a “Mission Without Limits” for the first time in our Central District of Guatemala. 14 missionaries from the Church of the Nazarene in Grandview, Washington, USA, 40 participants from the different districts of Guatemala,... Continue Reading →
A Contemporary Look at The Beatitudes
By: Scott Armstrong Recently I have been enjoying the past sermons of John Mark Comer, which can be accessed – along with many other great materials – at https://Bridgetown.church and https://practicingtheway.org. A while ago, he preached from Matthew 5:1-10 and entitled his message: “Who is Actually Blessed?” In it he paraphrases the start of the... Continue Reading →
Over 50 Children Learn About Missions at Children’s Missionary Retreat in Mexico
This article was originally published by Church of the Nazarene website A total of 54 children attended a Children's Missionary Retreat (CMR) in Mexico to learn about missions while being encouraged to get involved. The CMR was held at the district campground from July 14-16, 2023. It was organized by Nazarene Missions International (NMI) of... Continue Reading →
The Limitless God Gives Us a Limitless Mission
By: Rev. Hazard Félix “Go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teach them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you every day, until the end of the world” (Matthew 28:19-20).... Continue Reading →
A Celebration of 75 Years of Alabaster
Following the end of World War II, in the late 1940s, the Church of the Nazarene was experiencing a need for more missions funding. At a meeting of the Global Council of Nazarene Missions International (NMI), Elizabeth Vennum was asked to find a way that could be used to raise funds for land purchases and... Continue Reading →
Mission Without Limits: Love for Chihuahua
By: Dawilda Rodríguez and Luis Pineda Missionaries with Genesis in Chihuahua, Mexico With the objective of sharing the message of love, faith, and the compassion of Jesus, “Mission without Limits: Love for Chihuahua” was held August 7-13, 2023. The North District of Mexico sent 32 volunteers to impact two sectors of the city of Chihuahua:... Continue Reading →