A blog designed to develop missional leaders
By: Yerys Amador During Discover Missions in Kenya, Africa in June 2024, I heard the testimony of one of our young people exploring a call to missions. He used a phrase that is perhaps understood in many parts of Latin America, but is especially known in the Dominican Republic: he said that he wanted to... Continue Reading →
By: José Samuel Mérida Today I want to continue talking about a crucial aspect of the call to ministry that is often overlooked: the importance of formal education. If we truly feel God's call to serve in pastoral or missionary ministry, we must be willing to invest the time and effort necessary to adequately prepare.... Continue Reading →
The city of Trujillo in Peru hosted the regional congress of young Nazarenes called "KALEO 2024." Delegations from the 10 South American countries gathered, with more than 2,500 participants. The regional ministry coordinators, the national Nazarene Youth International coordinators, and the global director of NYI, David Gonzalez, were also present. Over 130 young people from different regions... Continue Reading →
By: Carlos Castro I walked quickly to one of the busiest bookstores in the city, with the firm intention of buying a book by Isabel Allende. I didn’t know which one, but I had read a few stories from her, and I wanted something similar. When I went inside the store – filled with books... Continue Reading →
By: Carlos Castro What you are about to read is an adaptation of the story by Edgar Allan Poe: “The Cask of Amontillado.” I had endured the insults of my friend Fortunato. I overlooked his arrogant character and some humiliations he put me through, but when he got to the point of what I considered... Continue Reading →
By: Carlos Castro The night I discovered Amelia, between her yellow star blankets, protected by the maternal warmth of her room with subtle lights and lulled by the sound of lullabies that almost managed to replace the arms of a father and mother, it was raining. It was the only cold night that spring -... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Scott Armstrong The following is a devotional written for the opening day of Maximum Mission: Impact D.R., in which 70+ participants from over 15 nations will be serving in the eastern Dominican Republic this week. Key Verse: “The Lord says: ‘It is too small a thing for you to be my servant to... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Scott Armstrong The following is part of a series of “open letters” I have written as I transition from 21 years in the Mesoamerica Region to our new ministry in South America. Dear Missions Mobilization Coordinators, Emily and I have worn many metaphorical hats in cross-cultural ministry. We have been Regional Personnel Coordinator,... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Scott Armstrong In the coming weeks I will be writing a series of “open letters” as I transition from 21 years in the Mesoamerica Region to our new ministry in South America. I realize that open letters are sometimes used to express protest or appeal to some leader or another. That’s, of course,... Continue Reading →
This is a firsthand account from missionary Crystal Gibbons about a week of prayer, teaching, and encouragement for ministers from the Ukraine District. It first appeared on the Eurasia Regional website and was later shared through Nazarene News. Returning to Ukraine after two long years away was a bittersweet journey. The city of Lviv, rich... Continue Reading →
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