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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 →
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 →
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 →
By: Dr. Clark Armstrong Several weeks ago, I gave an overview of what I feel to be – after years of ministry – the job description for a pastor. We discovered from Scripture that God has called the pastor to do four simple things: to pray, to preach, to love and to lead. In today’s... Continue Reading →
By: Eddie Estep A fond memory from my early years is the singing of the saints in the church attended by our family. When I learned to read music – both words and notes – the hymns of the church came alive. One of the songs the congregation most loved to sing was “It Is... Continue Reading →
For the third consecutive year, the Global Missions Ministry in the Mesoamerica Region was able to celebrate the virtual graduation of 42 students from Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Panama, Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia and the U.S., who successfully and joyfully completed the School of Leadership’s study program with a specialization in Cross-cultural Missions on... Continue Reading →
By: Scott Armstrong Have you ever seen the Christmas movie, The Polar Express? It was a mainstay in our household when our kids were little, and we still watch it most years when December comes. Without giving away the whole plot, there’s a seemingly peripheral character who has a few scenes that are hard to... Continue Reading →
By: Kaminie Ellie The game of football was first introduced to Ecuador by Juan Alfredo Wright. In 1899, Juan Alfredo and his brother, Roberto, founded the first official football team, which paved the way for Ecuador to establish their national football team. The Ecuador national football team has made an appearance in the FIFA World... Continue Reading →
By: Mari León The 2022 World Cup will be the Green Falcons’ sixth participation. As one of the strongest teams in Asia, they’ve won the Asian Cup three times, and became the only Asian Arab country in 1994 to qualify to the round of 16 in the World Cup. To qualify for Qatar 2022, they... Continue Reading →
By: Carlos Castro The team known for their burgundy jersey will make their World Cup debut in their own home! Although Qatar automatically qualified as the organizer of the event, its participation in recent tournaments and its excellent results are worth noting. The team was proclaimed champion of the 2019 Asian Cup, the same year... Continue Reading →
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