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Africa youth 'chosen to change' at NYC

Nazarene Youth Conference Africa 2016 kicked off 14 December 2016 at the Good News Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. More than 500 people filled the auditorium for a night of music, spiritual dance, spoken word, and a message of encouragement from Nazarene church member and retired
12 Jan 2017
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Radio ministry brings hope during Ebola crisis

Lee and Bouyanue When thousands of Ebola-stricken people in Karnplay City, Liberia, were separated into quarantine camps to prevent the disease from spreading, Nazarenes took an innovative approach to reach them with the hope of Jesus and also combat myths and disinformation about the disease.
15 Dec 2016
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Nazarene youth leaders discuss new ministry methods at global gathering

Nazarene youth leaders from around the world attended the Lausanne Movement Younger Leaders Gathering. Nine youth leaders represented the Church of the Nazarene at the Lausanne Movement Younger Leaders Gathering this summer in Indonesia. The group connected with influential figures in youth
09 Dec 2016
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South Africa's Nazarene Inn serves as place of refuge

During her adult life, Claire Paulse has worked as a principal at a school outside of Cape Town, South Africa, for children with special needs. As part of this responsibility, sometimes she is called upon to remove children from abusive or destructive situations by social services in South Africa.
28 Nov 2016
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SANU holds 'grand and glorious' graduation

Southern Africa Nazarene University celebrated its 7th graduation 28 October as 374 students accepted their degrees from Africa's newest Nazarene educational institution. Vice Chancellor Winnie Nhlengethwa said it was "A grand and glorious celebration." As is the custom in Swaziland, King Mswati III
17 Nov 2016
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Gilberto Évora remembered

Photo via Epistola Online Gilberto Évora, a retired Nazarene pastor, district superintendent, and missionary, went home to be with the Lord October 13 at age 90. He pastored several local churches in Cabo Verde and was the first national elected district superintendent in Cabo Verde. Évora also
28 Oct 2016
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South Africa churches unite

During decades of apartheid in South Africa, society was segregated by law, including the church. Today many churches continue to be segregated to some degree because of language or the comfort of worshipping with those who have a similar "style" to themselves. On the RSA Gauteng District, which is
14 Oct 2016
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Kenya Eastern DS uses TV to reach thousands

On the Kenya Eastern District, Superintendent Augustus Mawia has taken a somewhat unconventional step in order to share the Church of the Nazarene's holiness message. He has taken to the airwaves and can now be seen on TV once a week. Mawia said he connected with the TV station through a friend. The
14 Oct 2016
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Nazarenes in East Africa train, equip refugees for ministry

As more than half a million refugees seek shelter throughout northeastern Africa, longtime Nazarene missionaries Gabor* and Tafui* Buhari are employing innovative ways to serve them: radio broadcast, training in handicrafts, and reuniting separated family members. One of the tools they have found
21 Sep 2016
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PALCON sessions equip, challenge Malawi leaders

Nearly 150 Malawi pastors and leaders from the Church of the Nazarene's five districts gathered for the Pastors and Leaders Conference (PALCON), themed " Prepare the Way of the Lord." Invited guests included Africa South-East Field Strategy Coordinator Paul Mtambo, Africa South Field Strategy
15 Sep 2016
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