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Windows of opportunity: The missions trip that almost wasn't

This is a first-hand account from Lynette Cherry, who pastors Pueblo First Church of the Nazarene in Pueblo, Colorado. Lynette and her team recently returned from a Work & Witness trip in the Philippines. Have you ever considered the possibility that you are right in the center of a window of
27 Mar 2020
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Joyce Dierking

Retired teachers answer call to missions in PNG

Three retired teachers have accepted a call to missions in Papua New Guinea, embracing life outside of the United States and all of the challenges that come with it. Kathy Smedley was always interested in missions, but she had never been outside of the United States except for brief trips over the
28 Feb 2020
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Lent

Lent resources now available

The Church of the Nazarene has released multiple resources to help guide ministers and congregants during this Lenten season. The Foundry Publishing released a book, Lenten Postcards: Daily Devotions Inspired by The Book of Common Prayer, that is available for purchase as part of the Lenten
28 Feb 2020
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Thailand Soccer Mission Trip

Thailand ministry receives soccer equipment

Katriel Nyman, a 13-year-old from the Grandview, Washington, Church of the Nazarene, recently traveled to Thailand for her first missions trip. She did not know much about Thailand, but she knew that they played soccer. “A lot of my friends play soccer and some of their dads and moms are coaches,”
14 Feb 2020
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Bill Kwon

Asia-Pacific announces Bill Kwon as Southeast Asia FSC

The Asia-Pacific Region announced Donghwan “Bill” Kwon's appointment as the new field strategy coordinator for the Southeast Asia (SEA) Field. “My vision as FSC is simple but clear, ‘To make the missional field,’” Kwon said. “It is my desire that all SEA field missionaries and local leaders would do
31 Jan 2020
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Larry Bollinger

APNTS announces Larry Bollinger as new president

Asia-Pacific Regional Director Mark Louw announced that Lawrence T. “Larry” Bollinger has been elected as the eighth president of Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary. He has been serving as the institutional advancement vice president at Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, Massachusetts, USA,
16 Jan 2020
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Guam 50 year celebration

Guam celebrates 50th anniversary

Guam First Church of the Nazarene celebrated its 50th anniversary in December. Over 150 people attended the event, including members of other churches that use the building. Guam First Church of the Nazarene is the only Nazarene church on the island. The Church of the Nazarene in Guam began with a
19 Dec 2019
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Gospel Sharing in Saipan

Saipan churches unite in aftermath of typhoon

The Living Hope Church of the Nazarene in Saipan is preparing for the Marianas Festival of Hope, an evangelistic outreach event taking place in the Mariana Islands in 2021. Preparation for the event has helped strengthen the ties between the Church of the Nazarene, other denominations, and the
13 Dec 2019
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Mango Tree Church

Tongan ministry bears fruit

Mango Tree Church of the Nazarene, a new church planted through the ministry of the Mango Tree Respite Centre, held its first church service 17 November. The planting of Mango Tree Church meets a need for authentic Christian worship in the area, according to missionary In-Kwon Kim. “I have taught
04 Dec 2019
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Allan Prado-PNC

Philippine Nazarene College announces new president

Allan Prado was elected the 12th president of Philippine Nazarene College on 7 November. Prado has been the officer in charge at PNC for the past three years. He is currently completing his doctorate in educational leadership and management at De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines. He holds
15 Nov 2019
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