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Registration now open for 2019 Asia-Pacific regional conference

Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific will host its next regional conference, "Unleash 2019," in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from 19 to 22 October 2019. Laity, clergy, and ministry coordinators who serve on the Asia-Pacific Region are encouraged to register. Read more

College brings gospel to PNG prison

The Nazarene College of Nursing in Papua New Guinea conducted a mission trip in June to Barawaghi Prison to minister to inmates as part of their desire to spread the gospel to places outside of the traditional church. Read more

Former missionary Peter Burkhart passes away

Retired missionary Pete Burkhart passed away 1 August at age 91. He and wife, Meryle, served as missionaries in Guyana and the Philippines in addition to pastoring in Washington and Idaho, USA. Read more

Flags of the Nations: Vanuatu

Each week, the Church of the Nazarene's Global Ministry Center proudly flies a flag of one of the many nations in which the denomination is present in ministry. This week's flag: Vanuatu, Asia-Pacific Region. Click "read more" for information on the country, including what year the denomination entered Vanuatu and how many Nazarenes are there today.  Read more

Nazarenes in the News

Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of online news articles featuring Nazarene churches or church members. In the news this week: Guatemalan church celebrates 100th anniversary ... Women's retreat held in Saipan, Micronesia. Read more

Earthquake strikes Japan

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit the city of Osaka, Japan, 18 June, killing four people and injuring hundreds more. More than 100,000 homes were left without gas and water while around 170,000 were left without power. Read more

Philippines educational leaders prepare for future

More than 30 educational leaders from the Philippines gathered to discuss the past, present, and future of education in the Philippines. The event was the first of its kind for Nazarene educators in the Philippines. Read more

Passing the torch: Radcliffe family continues service at PNG hospital

After serving 33 years as a surgeon at Kudjip Nazarene Hospital in the Western Highlands of Papua New Guinea, Jim Radcliffe's son Ben is taking his place. Read more