By: Dr. David Busic Jerusalem became the biblical archetype of God’s hope for a city and the possibilities of urban redemption. It was called “the joy of the whole earth” (Psalm 48:2). It radiated divine presence and power: “From Zion, perfect in beauty, God shines forth” (Psalm 50:2). Jerusalem was even declared to be the... Continue Reading →
January: A Month to Support Genesis
Many Nazarenes in the Mesoamerica Region know that the month of January has been designated for several years to promote and give offerings to the Genesis ministry. If every member in the Church of the Nazarene in our 32 countries gave just one dollar to this initiative, we could train and send out more than... Continue Reading →
Patterning to a Jesus Template Part I
By: Dr. Clark Armstrong In previous articles highlighting the pastoral calling and ministry, we studied 17 New Testament scriptures in our endeavor to understand what God’s expectations are for an ordained elder or pastor. Our conclusion from God’s word was that God has called the pastor to do four simple things: to pray, to preach,... Continue Reading →
Testimonies from the CCO in Coban, Guatemala
“From November 18 to 20, 2022 a Cross-Cultural Orientation (CCO) was held in the Verapaz del Norte district of Guatemala. I thank God that I was given the opportunity to be part of its organization, where 38 participants from five different districts heard the voice of God calling them to give their lives to him... Continue Reading →
Cross-Cultural Orientation (CCO): Toluca, Mexico
By: Karen Cabrera Cruz "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11). From November 19 to 21, 2022, the Central District of Mexico held its first in-person CCO (Cross-Cultural Orientation) after... Continue Reading →
Ghana: The Black Stars
Although the 2022 World Cup has finished, we have decided to feature a few more of the nations that were involved. The goal is always to get to know the country, celebrate them, and pray for its people. So let’s keep this emphasis going… By: Carlos Castro In the past decades, Ghana has made four... Continue Reading →
Portugal: The Navigators
Although the 2022 World Cup has finished, we have decided to feature a few more of the nations that were involved. The goal is always to get to know the country, celebrate them, and pray for its people. So let’s keep this emphasis going… By: Guadalupe Muñoa Ocampo Football in Portugal has a long history,... Continue Reading →
Uruguay: “La Garra Charrúa”
Although the 2022 World Cup has finished, we have decided to feature a few more of the nations that were involved. The goal is always to get to know the country, celebrate them, and pray for its people. So let’s keep this emphasis going… By: Wenses Salomón Pool Albornoz Uruguay, officially called the Oriental Republic... Continue Reading →
Mexico: “El Tri”
By: Wenses Salomón Pool Albornoz Mexico comes from the Nahuatl Mēxihco — “the navel of the moon” — and the country’s official name is the United States of Mexico. Located in the southern part of North America, it’s bordered to the north by the United States, to the southeast by Belize and Guatemala, to the... Continue Reading →
France: Les Bleus
Por: Mari León France has been World Cup winners on two occasions: in their home country in 1998 and in Russia 2018. Qatar 2022 is their 16th participation in this tournament. The French National Team is among the four most outstanding teams in Europe. Other footballing achievements have been reaching the Euro Cup championship on... Continue Reading →