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 →
A River of Grace and Holiness
Reflecting on Ezekiel 47:1-12, Dr. Scott Rainey writes:“Like God’s grace, this river is greater than ever imagined. It touches those we never thought could be touched. It covers what we never believed could be covered. It washes what we never dreamed could be washed. God’s grace pours forth like a never-ending, ever-widening, always-deepening river. It’s... 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 →
Fulfilling the Mission in Urban Areas
By: Rev. Scott Armstrong Key Verse: “Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” – Jeremiah 29:7 NIV Did you know that 4.4 billion people around the world live in cities? By... Continue Reading →
The Last Forty Feet
By: Rev. Scott Armstrong Recently Dr. Eddie Estep, Kansas City District Superintendent, shared an article from Kansas Wildlife and Parks with me. In “The Last Forty Feet,” Kent Barrett maintains that the success of most endeavors depends on preparing well and following through to the very end – “the last forty feet.” Barrett quotes famed fly fisherman... Continue Reading →
School of Leadership with Missions Emphasis is Taught for the First Time in Cuba
By: Leydi Pérez & Elba Duson The School of Leadership (SoL) is a program where leaders interested in missions are developed. A few years ago, our field decided to take the SoL courses 100% online using tools such as Zoom, Classroom and Google Meet. Obviously for this modality to work, students must have a very... Continue Reading →
2024 Annual report of the Board of General Superintendents
General Superintendent Fili Chambo delivered the annual Board of General Superintendents’ report during the 100th session of the General Board, 23-26 February, held in person in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. Chambo’s report, titled “Jesus Messiah, the Son of God,” highlighted how God has worked in the lives of his people around the world through the work of... Continue Reading →
10 Ways to Pray for the World
The following is part of an article written by Mark Silvers at crossworld.org. In the previous entry, Silvers noted 8 reasons we should pray for global impact, and today he shares 10 great ways we can pray for the nations. Find a way to make prayer for the nations part of your regular life. When... Continue Reading →
8 Reasons to Pray for the Nations
Many times, I hear pastors and leaders who admit to struggling with why and how to intercede for the world. It seems like such a big task. Where do we start? And will our prayers truly make a difference? In the next two entries, I will share an article written by Mark Silvers at crossworld.org,... Continue Reading →
One Year into a Church Plant
Our missionaries with the Genesis initiative are nearing a year of service in Chihuahua, Mexico. We have already heard great reports from them and the district leaders about what God is accomplishing in that city. We have now sent out teams to 14 strategic urban sites in the last decade. Some patterns have emerged, one... Continue Reading →
Transform the Globe 