Recently Nazarene Missions International (NMI) of the Mesoamerica Region has distributed the following prayer outline that any believer can use to seek the Lord’s face and intercede for their churches, communities, and the nations. Proclaiming the glory of God in praise and worship. (10 minutes) Lord, you who know our thoughts and our hearts, allow... Continue Reading →
Praying Psalms in the Midst of War
By: Scott Armstrong It’s been hard to pray recently. If you’re like me, I’ve been consumed by the news coming from Russia and Ukraine. My feelings range from shock to grief to anger. Every day I check updates from our friends and fellow Christians in Ukraine and send them words of encouragement.* They are overwhelmed,... Continue Reading →
Global Week of Prayer 2022
The global missionary movement was born in prayer and will only survive by prayer. A fundamental challenge is to have partners and friends in prayer for all the Nazarene missionary areas. Throughout history, NMI has encouraged congregations around the world to actively participate in times of prayer. What we identify today as the Global Week... Continue Reading →
A Poem of Blessing from Isaiah 43
By: Cathy Spangler The LORD who created you and is forming your character says: Do NOT be afraid! I ransomed you! I called you! I gave you a name and made you Mine. When you go through deep waters…. I WILL BE WITH YOU! When you go through rivers of difficulty… YOU WILL NOT DROWN!... Continue Reading →
How to Pray for Missionaries: Part II
By: Scott Armstrong “Thanks for what you are doing overseas. How can I pray for you?” What an honor to hear that question hundreds of times in the last two decades of ministry! Intercessory prayer support is a key thing that believers in local churches can do to support world evangelism. One missionary in a particularly... Continue Reading →
How to Pray for Missionaries: Part I
By: Scott Armstrong One of the great privileges of being a missionary is knowing that a vast army of individuals, families, and churches is interceding on our behalf. This support is real, and we know it makes the difference in all we do. The evangelist, writer, and pastor R. A. Torrey has said, "The man... Continue Reading →
Missionary Intercessory Prayers
Many readers know that a retired Nazarene from Kansas named Cathy Spangler has been a part of our prayer team for many years. She weekly writes out prayers that we translate and send out to missionaries and other leaders. These prayers are based in Scripture, and have been thoughtful and life-giving during challenging periods of... Continue Reading →
Urgent Prayer Request
Today, Saturday morning, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit northeast Haiti, close to Saint-Louis du Sud. The Church of the Nazarene has 3 districts and close to 180 congregations in this zone. Please pray for the whole church, the leaders, and all those living there affected by this tragedy that once again has hit our brothers... Continue Reading →
The Decade of Evangelism in the Mesoamerican Region
By: Rev. Milton Gay Acts 8:26:40 Acts 8:35 – “Then Philip, beginning with that very passage of Scripture, announced the good news about Jesus.” One of the important characteristics of Philip was obedience to the Holy Spirit and the angel of the Lord, as they guided him where he needed to share God's grace with... Continue Reading →
While We Were Still Sinners: What Happens When We Forget How to Confess?
By: Rev. Marissa Coblentz When a muscle is unused for too long, it atrophies. It shrinks and weakens. Maybe you have seen this happen to yourself or a friend. This can happen with our confessing muscle. We can fall into the habit of glossing over, justifying, ignoring, or dismissing our wrongdoing instead of simply confessing... Continue Reading →