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The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received 27 February - 3 March 2023.

Held 9-11 June in conjunction with the weekend services of the 30th General Assembly and Conventions, GA Kids and World Quiz have many opportunities for people to serve.

On Sunday, 26 February 2023, General Superintendent Eugénio Duarte delivered a celebratory address in honor of the 100th anniversary of the General Board.

Residents of the Yeshin Gone village have struggled with a clean water supply for many years. Through the partnership of Southeast Asia Field Nazarene Compassionate Ministries and Bethlehem Church of the Nazarene, a new well was successfully drilled and now serves the community of about 100 people.

The Church of the Nazarene's Global Missions office recommended 11 missionaries for commissioning during the 99th General Board Session, held in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, 24-27 February.

The Church of the Nazarene announced the following retiring missionaries during a meeting of the 99th Session of the General Board. As individuals, they have given a combined 314 years of service to God through the Church of the Nazarene.

The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received 20-24 February 2023.

John William “Bill” Lancaster Jr., 88, of Owens Cross Roads, Alabama, passed away 4 February 2023. He was a retired district superintendent who led the Mississippi District from 1980 to 1987 and the Houston District from 1987 to 2000.

The youth ministry of the Church of the Nazarene in Rositer Carballo, Costa Rica, is experiencing significant growth since adding a new ministry. Currently, about 11 people are part of the youth ministry team, and about 65 young people meet every Friday.

The Mission School for Adolescents (EMA) welcomed 112 adolescents from the states of Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Paraná, and Espírito Santo in January. EMA exists to prepare Christian adolescents to fulfill the Great Commission.