Flags of the Nations: India
Since 1 September 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 national […]
Training emphasizes holistic child development for Nepal Nazarenes
A four-day intensive training on ‘Envisioning Holistic Child Development’ was conducted by Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (NCM) in Nepal from 12-15 February 2026. Forty participants—including NCM Nepal leaders, pastors, Child Development Center (CDC) teachers, and area coordinators—attended the training. The training focused on equipping participants with child and community friendly tools to engage children, youth, and […]
Nazarene Churches respond amid conflict in the Middle East
Escalation of conflict across the Middle East and the Holy Land is having a direct impact on millions of vulnerable people, causing many to flee for safety. In Iran, up to 3.2 million people have left their homes in urban areas to seek safety in rural locations. In Lebanon, more than one million people have […]
Italy Church of the Nazarene brings hope to neighbors in need
It is Saturday morning in Moncalieri, Italy, and the Church of the Nazarene’s building is bustling with energy in this town situated at the foothills of the picturesque Italian Alps. The aroma of coffee brewing brings smiles to many faces as Pastor Matteo Ricciardi visits with neighbors and the church’s food distribution program participants out […]
The Ireland Partnership envisions to strengthen Nazarene presence in Ireland
The Church of the Nazarene’s presence on the island of Ireland dates to the 1930s in Northern Ireland and 1950s in the Republic of Ireland. The island has 12 Nazarene churches—11 in Northern Ireland and one in the Republic of Ireland. Launching on St. Patrick’s Day, The Ireland Partnership is seeking to create an avenue […]
Flags of the Nations: Germany
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 […]
Alabaster helps German Nazarenes continue community impact
The Church of the Nazarene in Darmstadt, Germany, officially began on 24 August 2024. Most of its members had previously been part of “Church in Action,” which served as both a church community and a social ministry for refugees. When that work ended in the summer of 2024, a small group chose to stay and […]
Nazarenes answer call to foster care in United Kingdom
On any given day in the United Kingdom, more than 100 children are removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect. Every day, newborns are taken from hospitals to police stations, siblings are pulled out of school and split apart, and social workers already stretched thin begin the complex process of finding dozens of […]
Netherlands church perseveres one year after destructive fire
Just over a year ago, the Breda Church of the Nazarene in the south of the Netherlands was shaken by a devastating fire. In the days and weeks that followed, the congregation could only describe what happened as “blessings upon blessings.” Within days, a local bar next to where the church used to stand opened […]
Intentionality at Advent: How a Eurasia Region missionary shared the gospel
The following is a personal reflection from a missionary* serving on the Eurasia Region, sharing how Advent can become an intentional invitation rather than just a season. Through a simple moment of decorating, baking, and storytelling, this missionary shows how ordinary hospitality can open space for sacred conversations and quiet encounters with the story of […]