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By: Elba Isabel Duson Missions Mobilization Coordinator, MesoCentral Field From April 29 through May 1, 2023, the latest Cross-Cultural Orientation (CCO) was held in Rancho Arriba, Dominican Republic. 27 participants were present, representing the five districts of the country, and also Guatemala and Panama. “For me the CCO was a great experience where the Lord... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Scott Armstrong Key Verses: “From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him. ‘You do not want to leave, too, do you?’ Jesus asked the Twelve.” – John 6:66-67 NIV If Jesus were attempting to form a megachurch, he was well on his way. 5,000+ had come to... Continue Reading →
Dr. Stan Toler “You are an original. God has shaped you for ministry.” —H. Norman Wright R. Charles Crow says, tongue-in-cheek, “God loves you … but people have a wonderful plan for your life.” Often in ministry we have plans or visions that others thrust upon us. Sometimes, we unwisely attempt to import the plans... Continue Reading →
I was recently listening to the Turning to the Mystics podcast where I heard spiritual director James Finley tell the following parable (as far as I can tell, its origins are disputed). As any good parable is supposed to, I have not been able to shake it from my mind. As you read and reflect,... Continue Reading →
From January 13 to 15, 2023, a Cross-Cultural Orientation (CCO) was held in Antigua, Guatemala. Between participants and leaders, 60 people attended, and four countries were represented: the United States, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. The pastor of the Church of the Nazarene in Antigua, Erwin Bol, expressed: “Ever since I received the phone call... Continue Reading →
The previous article provided an overview of the Church’s work in countries or world areas that cannot officially be recognized by name due to resistance or restrictions to the sharing of the gospel. These political, social, or religious environments require creative approaches for ministry and missions. Today we hear the testimony of what an average... Continue Reading →
For the Church of the Nazarene, work in “Additional Areas” – sometimes known as “Creative Access Areas” – began in 1994 and continues to the present (2023 as of the publishing of this article). These “Additional Areas” are located on several of the regions where the Church of the Nazarene has works. These areas tend... Continue Reading →
We recently received the following article from our friend and missionary colleague, Monte Cyr. As Regional Coordinator of Nazarene Discipleship International, he is constantly reminding us of our primary mission: to make Christlike disciples in the nations. This article uses Paul and Timothy as examples of what true discipleship could look like. Special thanks to Man... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Wayne Nelson Significant events come with memories of what we were doing, where we were, and the impact made on our lives. It’s the stuff people write about, sing songs about, and ponder for years and years. But what about the days after these meaningful events? We tend to remember 9/11 or when... Continue Reading →
The following article was taken from the Eurasia Region website and Nazarene News. https://www.nazarene.org/article/mental-health-training-center-healing-victims-war-ukraine In early 2022, Svitlana Kleshchar fled Ukraine at the onset of war. She returned months later to face a new reality: the reality of life lived in constant, toxic stress. “When I came back, I saw that a lot of people are... Continue Reading →
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