By: Rev. Scott Armstrong Key Verse: “Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” – Jeremiah 29:7 NIV Did you know that 4.4 billion people around the world live in cities? By... Continue Reading →
Three Crosses
By: Dr. Stan Toler Luke 23:26-46 Former General Superintendent in the Church of the Nazarene, the late Dr. Stan Toler, was known for writing many excellent books on leadership and ministry. However, he was also known for his gifted preaching. Today, we offer one of the outlines he used to preach on a Good Friday... Continue Reading →
The Last Forty Feet
By: Rev. Scott Armstrong Recently Dr. Eddie Estep, Kansas City District Superintendent, shared an article from Kansas Wildlife and Parks with me. In “The Last Forty Feet,” Kent Barrett maintains that the success of most endeavors depends on preparing well and following through to the very end – “the last forty feet.” Barrett quotes famed fly fisherman... Continue Reading →
Called To Serve: A Caribbean Mission Opportunity
Eleven years ago, a group of passionate Caribbean leaders came together with a shared mission to serve others. From this vision, the "Called to Serve" opportunity was born: a unique combination of the 'Youth in Missions' concept and a 'Maximum Mission' approach. For the past decade, this two-week mission has provided a platform for people... 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 →
One Year into a Church Plant
Our missionaries with the Genesis initiative are nearing a year of service in Chihuahua, Mexico. We have already heard great reports from them and the district leaders about what God is accomplishing in that city. We have now sent out teams to 14 strategic urban sites in the last decade. Some patterns have emerged, one... Continue Reading →
And the Table Will Be Wide
I am not sure why it has taken so long, but I have just recently been introduced to the work of Jan L. Richardson. Jan is an author and artist who has blessed the Church for decades. Her talents are many. My entryway into her books and art came after my wife and I were... Continue Reading →
Genesis Chihuahua: NMI Emphasis – January 2024
We are in the midst of a 40 Day Campaign of Prayer for the Cities of our region. If you missed the start of it, you can still participate! Our longing is to see urban transformation, and we want every Christian to be a part of it. This month, Nazarene Missions International in the Mesoamerica Region... 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 →
40 Days of Prayer for the City
As the GENESIS ministry in the Mesoamerica Region, we have been preparing our annual Prayer Campaign, focused on interceding for the cities of our nations. We deeply thank Carlos Castro and Sugey Barrón, and also a team of translators who have worked hard on this project for several months. This year the reader will notice... Continue Reading →