Postcard from Africa: Senegal
The following is a report from the mission field about a recent JESUS Film showing in Senegal, and the testimony of a young man named Gabriel. Gabriel* is a young student that was raised in a family who practiced a different religion. His parents made sacrifices, and the entire family was initiated into these practices. […]
Over 3,700 attend Africa South Field Women’s Extravaganza
Women’s Day weekend in South Africa has become the perfect time for the Africa South Field to hold its Women’s Extravaganza. From 7–9 August, more than 3,700 people, mostly women, from six countries gathered at the Heartfelt Arena outside Pretoria, South Africa, for the Women’s Extravaganza 2026. The attendees praised the Lord and were edified […]
Celebrating the life, ministry of Paul Stroud
Paul Stroud, 88, of Minco, Oklahoma, passed away 23 July 2026. He was a retired missionary and minister in the Church of the Nazarene. Paul Elvin Stroud was born 6 October 1937 in El Reno, Oklahoma, to Raymond and Letha Stroud. He graduated from El Reno High School and received a Bachelor of Arts degree […]
Kenya man’s transformation at 94 leads to family members’ salvation
In a rural community in Kenya, Joseph Mbuvu has lived to the ripe old age of 94. For 60 of those years, he had worked as a witch doctor. He never knew Jesus, and he certainly never went to church. He operated by practicing things that brought fear into the lives of many people. But a […]
Three Cabo Verde Nazarenes receive highest civic honour
For the first time, the Government of Cabo Verde awarded the nation’s highest state honours to three leaders of the Church of the Nazarene, recognizing individuals whose lives have been closely intertwined with the history and development of the island nation. On 3 July 2026, the President of the Republic of Cabo Verde, José Maria […]
Flags of the Nations: Niger
Since September 1, 2009, the Church of the Nazarene’s Global Ministry Center (GMC) proudly flies a flag each week of one of the many nations in which the denomination is present in ministry. Leaders were invited to send a national flag to be flown at the GMC alongside the flag of the United States*. The […]
Nigeria district children’s rally fosters unity, joy, inclusion
Children from across the Nigeria’s Port Harcourt District gathered recently for a rally featuring a variety of engaging and fun activities to learn about the Church of the Nazarene. The rally, themed Jesus is Your Friend, was held at the First Church of the Nazarene International, in Azuabie. The event was organised to foster unity […]
Flags of the Nations: Mali
Since September 1, 2009, the Church of the Nazarene’s Global Ministry Center (GMC) proudly flies a flag each week of one of the many nations in which the denomination is present in ministry. This week’s flag: Mali, Africa Region. To learn more about the country, click read more.
Flags of the Nations: Malawi
Since September 1, 2009, the Church of the Nazarene’s Global Ministry Center (GMC) proudly flies a flag each week of one of the many nations in which the denomination is present in ministry. Leaders were invited to send a national flag to be flown at the GMC alongside the flag of the United States*. The […]
Church of the Nazarene impacts lives of children in The Gambia
Children in Lamin on the west coast region of The Gambia received medical care—specifically treatment to eradicate infectious parasites, thanks to the initiative organised by the Oasis of Hope Church of the Nazarene in The Gambia in collaboration with Dr. Segun Grey-Johnson, the Banjulinding Health Centre, and a CDC Clinic. Children in the country are […]