Sealands Field provides aid after destructive earthquake
Following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck parts of Indonesia on 15 August 2026, Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (NCM) Disaster Response for the Sealands Field, in partnership with the Nusa Tenggara and Maluku District, mobilized a team to serve affected communities in Flores, East Nusa Tenggara. Led by District Superintendent Juni Kristian Telambanua, the response began […]
Orality and storytelling workshop equips Southeast Asia Field leaders
Twenty-six ministry leaders gathered in Bangkok from 11–14 August 2026 for the first Orality and Storytelling Workshop of the Southeast Asia Field. The four-day gathering focused on equipping participants to communicate God’s Word effectively through biblical storytelling and oral communication. The workshop was made possible through the support and partnership of JESUS Film Harvest Partners […]
Indonesia church celebrates official organization
Rehoboth Church of the Nazarene in Wonreli on Kisar Island, Indonesia, was officially organized on 2 August 2026, under the leadership of Nusa Tenggara & Maluku District Superintendent Juni Kristian Telambanu. Established in 2010, the church now has 64 members and is led by Rosalina Ratusehaka. The series of ministry activities held on Kisar Island provided […]
Hong Kong District holds first baptism service since COVID-19 pandemic
The Hong Kong District held a joint baptism service in mid-July, marking the first joint baptism organized by Ma On Shan Church and Hong Kong Church since the COVID-19 pandemic. Two young men, one from Ma On Shan Church and one from Hong Kong Church, were baptized during the service. The baptisms were conducted by […]
Flags of the Nations: Philippines
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 […]
Flags of the Nations: Papua New Guinea
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 […]
Asia-Pacific Region prioritizes holistic child development
The Asia-Pacific Region Nazarene Compassionate Ministries “Super 8” meeting convened in Manila, Philippines, from 13-18 June 2026. Field and National NCM coordinators, and Holistic Child Development (HCD) coordinators gathered to have conversations and training focused on HCD across the region. The name “Super 8” reflects the six regional fields—East Asia, Southeast Asia, Sealands, Philippine-Micronesia, Melanesia, […]
Metro Manila District holds Pastors’ Kids retreat
Forty-five pastors’ kids from the Metro Manila District gathered for a meaningful and joy-filled retreat themed “Arise,” 11–12 June 2026, at Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary. The two-day retreat was a special time of encouragement, fellowship, healing, and renewed purpose for the children of pastors and ministry leaders. The worship service, messages, group sharing, and fun […]
Local churches respond to Philippines earthquakes
In the aftermath of the powerful earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines, the Church of the Nazarene in General Santos City and T’boli became places of comfort, care, and hope for families whose lives were suddenly shaken. The earthquake on 8 June 2026 measured 7.8 on the Richter scale, affecting more than 100 families associated with the […]
Two new districts, one generation ablaze for Christ
As God continues to move among the next generations, two newly established districts of the Church of the Nazarene in the Philippines — the Quezon-Marinduque and Mindoro districts— marked historic milestones through their first-ever Nazarene Youth International (NYI) camps. The camps brought together young people to encounter Christ, strengthen their faith, and answer his call […]