By:José Samuel Mérida In our modern society, where success is often measured by the size of a bank account, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that any vocation should bring material wealth. However, there is a special calling that stands in stark contrast to this trend: ministry. Serving the Lord in the... Continue Reading →
From Pond to Waterfall
By: Yerys Amador During Discover Missions in Kenya, Africa in June 2024, I heard the testimony of one of our young people exploring a call to missions. He used a phrase that is perhaps understood in many parts of Latin America, but is especially known in the Dominican Republic: he said that he wanted to... 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 →
Do Our Finances Reflect God’s Priorities?
By: Rev. Scott Armstrong A Genesis church generously provides economic resources to finance the mission in their city, their district and the world. A few years ago my kids, wife, and I gathered together and talked about different hopes and dreams that we had for the next decade. One of the goals that we set... 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 →
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 →
8 Significant Great Commission Stories of 2023
Recently the Missio Nexus President, Ted Esler, wrote an article highlighting significant global advancements in the Great Commission for 2023. These and other events and shifts collectively shape and profoundly impact the landscape of global missions. Note: This article was first published on Ted Esler’s Substack. This is the time of the year when lists of... Continue Reading →
Discover Missions Begins in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
By: Scott Armstrong, Missions Mobilization Coordinator, Mesoamerica Region As our amazing ministry team is picking up the first leaders and participants, it is dawning on us: Discover Missions is here! This iteration of Discover Missions is the first of its kind in the Church of the Nazarene, and sites and dates are being determined for... Continue Reading →
Education Creates Long-Term Sustainability for Equatorial Guinea Churches
By: Daniel Sperry Mario and Irma Martinez had been faithfully serving the Lord for many years in Argentina when they began to feel restless. Mario had already served in numerous roles, including as a pastor, faculty member at Nazarene Theological Seminary–Southern Cone, and as a district superintendent, all at a young age. “I was the... Continue Reading →