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By: José Samuel Mérida Would you agree with the following statement? “Being a Nazarene pastor means, by definition, you should also be a Wesleyan pastor.” I hope so, because the Church of the Nazarene stems from the Wesleyan tradition of holiness and social justice! Unfortunately, I have witnessed some “Nazarene” pastors drift away from some... Continue Reading →
Recently Global Nazarene Missions International (NMI) highlighted our wonderful region. I thought it would be great to share some of the information about our 10 amazing countries! The South America Region is comprised of four fields: Andes North (Colombia – entered in 1975, Venezuela - 1982, and Ecuador - 1972); Andes Central (Peru - 1914... Continue Reading →
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 →
The city of Trujillo in Peru hosted the regional congress of young Nazarenes called "KALEO 2024." Delegations from the 10 South American countries gathered, with more than 2,500 participants. The regional ministry coordinators, the national Nazarene Youth International coordinators, and the global director of NYI, David Gonzalez, were also present. Over 130 young people from different regions... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
This is a firsthand account from missionary Crystal Gibbons about a week of prayer, teaching, and encouragement for ministers from the Ukraine District. It first appeared on the Eurasia Regional website and was later shared through Nazarene News. Returning to Ukraine after two long years away was a bittersweet journey. The city of Lviv, rich... Continue Reading →
Material obtained from The Joshua Project The 10/40 Window is the rectangular area of North Africa, the Middle East and Asia approximately between 10 degrees north and 40 degrees north latitude. The 10/40 Window is often called "The Resistant Belt" and includes the majority of the world's Muslims, Hindus, and Buddhists. The original 10/40 Window... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Emily Armstrong THE TENTH CHARACTERISTIC OF A GENESIS CHURCH IS THAT IT SELF-EVALUATES AND COMMUNICATES RESULTS TO VARIOUS LEVELS OF LEADERSHIP (LOCAL, DISTRICT, ETC.), MAKING CHANGES WHEN INDICATED. “Again!” he said, squealing with delight. Pulling the blanket back to my side, I heard him burst out into an expectation-filled laughter that filled the... Continue Reading →
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