By: Leydi Pérez & Elba Duson The School of Leadership (SoL) is a program where leaders interested in missions are developed. A few years ago, our field decided to take the SoL courses 100% online using tools such as Zoom, Classroom and Google Meet. Obviously for this modality to work, students must have a very... Continue Reading →
2024 Annual report of the Board of General Superintendents
General Superintendent Fili Chambo delivered the annual Board of General Superintendents’ report during the 100th session of the General Board, 23-26 February, held in person in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. Chambo’s report, titled “Jesus Messiah, the Son of God,” highlighted how God has worked in the lives of his people around the world through the work of... Continue Reading →
Missions Mobilization Coordinators’ Retreat Takes Place in the Dominican Republic
By: Abner Gutiérrez Rivera From February 8 to 13, 2024, a retreat for Missions Mobilization coordinators in the Mesoamerica Region was held in Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic. 14 mobilizers and coordinators from the five fields attended and enjoyed a time of learning, planning, prayer, and relaxation. During the rest and training days, God moved through... Continue Reading →
Resource Folder NDI 2024
The ministry of Nazarene Discipleship International (NDI), under the direction of missionary Dr. Monte Cyr, always does a tremendous job of providing resources for the local church. The Mesoamerica Regional NDI Council has just shared its new Resource Folder for the 2024 year. This valuable resource includes lessons for men, women, children, married couples, etc.... Continue Reading →
Annual Report of Missions Mobilization and Genesis Mesoamerica
Every year we submit a report to the Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) of Mesoamerica detailing the achievements, challenges, and future goals of the Missions Mobilization and GÉNESIS ministries. This year’s report will be given the first week of October 2023. Although we have omitted the lists of our travels and ministry commitments, what you will... Continue Reading →
Remembering Eunice Brubaker
Eunice Brubaker, a friend and one of the best Nazarene Missions International (NMI) Presidents I have ever worked with, passed away September 5, 2023.The Global Church of the Nazarene wrote a beautiful tribute to her that we are reproducing below. However, I would like to include some words here as well. Eunice was an extraordinary... Continue Reading →
Motion Sickness: 9 Tell-tale Signs You are Suffering from Hurry
By: Scott Armstrong A confession: I’m getting worried about hurry. Many people would describe me as driven, persistent, or even ambitious. In my worst moments, I grow self-satisfied at my work ethic while I look-down on others who seem lazier or lack initiative. I fill every moment of my life with something “useful,” and my... Continue Reading →
Key Mobilization Concepts: A Thought Experiment
By: Scott Armstrong Every two weeks I touch base with our Missions Mobilization Coordinators in the region. As I was conversing with our leaders in the Caribbean, we engaged in a thought experiment. What would our ministry look like at a district level if it were thriving? It may not be there yet – or... Continue Reading →
The Church on Offense
By: Scott Armstrong What important days we have had as the Church of the Nazarene. Recently, the denomination’s 30th General Assembly and Global Conventions adjourned, with key leaders having been elected and many important decisions having been made on doctrine and polity of the Church. One of the things that is sticking with me days... Continue Reading →
Some Personal Thoughts on Christian Sarmiento Being Elected General Superintendent
By: Scott Armstrong A little over one week ago, Dr. Christian Sarmiento was elected the 45th general superintendent of the Church of the Nazarene. Christian has served as the South America Regional Director since 2005. Prior to that, he was Regional Director for what is now known as the Mesoamerica Region. I was surprised at... Continue Reading →