Celebrating the life, ministry of Ako Arua
It is with heavy hearts that the Asia-Pacific Region joins the Papua New Guinea (PNG) Field in announcing the passing of Ako Arua, district superintendent of Papua New Guinea Central District. Arua was a loyal servant of Christ and a pillar of strength for the Church of the Nazarene in Port Moresby and across the […]
Talioe Meke elected Samoa District superintendent
The South Pacific Field announced the election of Talioe Meke as the new superintendent of the Samoa District on 13 November 2025. Meke attended Samoa Nazarene Theological College from 1992 to 1994. He sensed God’s call to pursue theological studies at age 19, and for more than three decades, he has remained faithful in ministry. […]
Sanaila Roqara elected superintendent of Fiji District
On 10 November 2025, the Fiji District elected Sanaila Roqara as its superintendent. “I’m thankful to God for the opportunity and humbled to serve as district superintendent of the Fiji District,” Roqara said. Roqara holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from South Pacific Bible College. In September 2003, he was assigned to oversee […]
Asia-Pacific youth find breakthrough in digital evangelism
On 18 October 2025, young people from across the East Asia and Southeast Asia Fields of the Church of the Nazarene came together for an inspiring online NYI fellowship. The fellowship opened with joyful praise songs and a heartfelt prayer led by East Asia Field NYI Coordinator Joy Ruan. Asia-Pacific Region NYI Coordinator Sharon Latu […]
Hong Kong District celebrates 50 years
On 2 November 2025, churches in the Hong Kong District gathered to commemorate 50 years of making Christlike disciples and building God’s church in the country. This historical event was a two-part celebration led by District Superintendent Hilton Fan and other district leaders. The first part was a Spirit-filled worship service held at the Parkview […]
Nazarenes respond to multiple earthquakes in the Philippines
Three major earthquakes have struck the Philippines in recent weeks. On September 30, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit Cebu, a province of the Philippines. It affected more than 500,000 individuals and displaced more than 26,000 families. At least 76 people died, 559 were injured, and 8,000 homes were destroyed in the earthquake. On October 10, […]
Alabaster helps open mission center in Myanmar
A historic milestone was celebrated in Kholam, Shan State, Myanmar, as the Church of the Nazarene dedicated its first mission center in the Shan Pioneer Area on 4 October 2025. The event, held in conjunction with the Southern District’s Nazarene Missions International (NMI) Convention, marked a breakthrough for the church’s mission among one of Myanmar’s […]
Flags of the Nations: Taiwan
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 […]
Philippines men’s conference: A call to integrity, courage, commitment
The much-awaited Men’s Conference (MenCon) in the Philippines took place on 27 September 2025. First held in 2023, MenCon has quickly become a spiritual anchor for men from various churches, offering encouragement, accountability, and renewal. The 2025 event, themed “Guardians of the Family Vol. 2,” was hosted at Taytay First Church of the Nazarene in […]
Flags of the Nations: South Korea
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 […]