The following article was originally written by Nazarene Compassionate Ministries. Remember that you can give to the Middle East Crisis Response Fund at the following link: https://give.ncm.org/donate/123595?source=C24NCMEML Hearts ache around the world for those experiencing the impacts of the war that has expanded into Lebanon. Like all schools in Lebanon, the Nazarene school in Beirut... Continue Reading →
Haitian Seminary President Ordained Remotely in Kentucky After Six-Year Wait
I was pleased to see that last week Nazarene News published an article on Pierre Ernst Jacques getting ordained. I am reproducing the story below. Through more than a decade I have been able to witness Pierre Ernst’s growth as a man of God and as a missional leader. He is a gifted translator and... Continue Reading →
Too Small
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 →
An Open Letter to Our Missions Mobilization Coordinators
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 →
An Open Letter to the Dominican Republic
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 →
Praying the 12 Core Elements for a New Generation of Missionaries
In the previous entry, we shared a video created to mobilize the Church of the Nazarene in prayer for the next generation of missionaries. We also hope it would inspire young people with an interest in missions and help them grow as effective cross-cultural ministers for Christ! The video is based on the 12 Core... Continue Reading →
Pray for a New Generation of Missionaries!
The Church of the Nazarene has recently produced the following video designed to inspire Christians everywhere to pray for the next generation of missionaries. If this type of intentional, specific prayer would catch on around the world, I believe that we will see an army of children and youth that answer the call and impact... Continue Reading →
Young People from Mesoamerica Work Creatively to Raise Funds for Discover Missions 2024
By: Jeimy Navarro Discover Missions is a global opportunity where young people ages 18 to 26 can continue to discover and affirm their calling to missions. This year the event will take place June 7-19 in Nairobi, Kenya. 23 young people from Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America have been selected to represent the Mesoamerican... Continue Reading →
The Next Chapter: The Eternal City
By: Rev. Emily Armstrong Key Verses: “I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his... 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 →