The Church of the Nazarene is now registered in Singapore. This official government recognition opens the door for the continued development of the denomination there. 

The announcement that the Registry of Societies had approved in principle the application for registration was made February 7 during the “House of Bread” gathering. The news was received with great thanksgiving.

Asia-Pacific Regional Director Mark Louw was present during the announcement.

“It is with great joy that I celebrate with the House of Bread the news that the Church of the Nazarene has now officially been registered in the Republic of Singapore," he said. "After months of consultation with colleagues, lawyers, and the governmental department involved, along with countless hours of prayer and anticipation, we finally got to celebrate that which the Lord has done. I’m deeply appreciative of the foundation laid through the ministry of the House of Bread and all those in Singapore who have worked so diligently to see the registration completed. As a result of the ministry of many and the leadership of Dave and Kim Hane since 2009, a solid nucleus of excited disciples already exist to lead and guide the church in ways that will address specific areas of need in this great nation. Great days lie ahead for the Church of the Nazarene, Singapore, as we worship our Lord in spirit and in truth, seeking and dispensing His grace according to His leading.”

Pastor Shireen Elliott has been tasked with taking the church in Singapore to the next stage of development. Shireen and her husband, Collin, moved to Singapore from South Africa in 2015.

The official launch of the Church of the Nazarene in Singapore will take place at a later date to be announced.

--Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific Region