The Church of the Nazarene's Global Mission Office recommended the following missionaries for appointment. These individuals were recognized before the General Board on Monday, February 23.

Stephen and Theresa Gualberto have served on intern contract since July 2010 on the Asia-Pacific Region. Stephen serves as field strategy coordinator for the Philippines and Micronesia. Theresa serves as the Philippine Field Office supervisor. Stephen and Theresa have one child, Hadassah. Their home church is on the Philippines District. The Gualbertos are being commissioned as missionaries on global contract to the Philippines and Micronesia Field.

Scott and Jennifer Rainey have served on intern contract since July 2012 on the Eurasia Region. Scott serves as field strategy coordinator for the Commonwealth of Independent States. Jennifer serves in Family Ministries and CIS team building support. Scott and Jennifer have two children, Rebekah and Sarah. Their home church is on the South Texas District. The Raineys are being commissioned as missionaries on global contract to the CIS Field.

Wilmar and Jessica Rojas have served on intern contact since December 2013 on the South America Region. Wilmar serves as NCM national coordinator for Argentina. Jessica serves in Child Sponsorship, Finance, and as NMI national coordinator for Argentina. Wilmar and Jessica have two children, Israel and Caleb. Their home church is on the South Texas District. The Rojas' are being commissioned as missionaries on global contract to Argentina.

Stephen and Anne Sickel have served on specialized assignment contract since January 2011 on the Mesoamerica Region. Stephen and Anne have served as Work & Witness coordinators for Costa Rica and Panama and are transferring to Mexico. Stephen and Anne have three children, Micah Levi, and Elizabeth. Their home church is on the Kansas City District. The Sickels are being commissioned as missionaries on global contract to Mexico.

Retiring missionaries Linda Braaten, Carlos and Noemí Fernandez, Herman and Brigitte Gschwandtner, Cheri Kommel, David and Marquita Mosher, and Michael and Julie Shalley were also recognized. More information on their service will be posted as it is made available.
--Global Mission