Celebrate clergy appreciation month
October is clergy appreciation month! Churches worldwide are encouraged to express their appreciation for clergy and pastoral staff members through a gift, a note of encouragement, or other thoughtful gestures. Here are some ideas to show your pastors and clergy members your appreciation: For more ideas, the National Association of Evangelicals has compiled a list of creative ways to […]
Genesis Project concludes, celebrating 13 years of ministry
After 13 years of service, the Genesis Project officially concluded its cycle in the Mesoamerica Region in August 2026, leaving a legacy of new works, organized churches, thousands of lives impacted, and a generation of missionaries mobilized to serve. The Genesis Project began its ministry in August 2013 as a Mesoamerica Region initiative focused on […]
Over 300 attend Mesoamerica Region NMI Congress
More than 300 Nazarenes from 10 countries participated in the Nazarene Missions International (NMI) Regional Congress, held 13-15 August 2026, at the Nazarene Theological Seminary Convention Center in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Representatives from Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, the Dominican Republic, Guyana, and Belize met to be challenged and equipped to […]
Flags of the Nations: Puerto Rico
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 […]
The True Victory: Project Goal impacts lives in Mexico
Approximately 500 people participated in Project Goal 2026 Edición World Cup, an initiative of Nazarene Youth International (NYI) Mexico that mobilized young people and churches to share the message of Jesus Christ while taking advantage of the attention generated by the global football tournament. As a result, 20 people made decisions to follow Christ, and […]
Leonardo Peralta appointed FSC of Mexico Field
Leonardo Peralta was appointed field strategy coordinator (FSC) for the Mexico Field on 14 July 2026. The appointment was made by Global Missions Director Jim Ritchie, upon the recommendation of Mesoamerica Region Director Jimmy De Gouveia and in consultation with Jurisdictional General Superintendent David Busic. Peralta’s appointment is effective 1 October 2026. He will follow […]
Flags of the Nations: Panama
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 […]
Mesoamerica rectors empowered by strategic meetings, spiritual retreat
From 29 June to 2 July 2026, two consecutive activities took place in Panama City. On June 29 and 30, the rectors met with the field strategy coordinators (FSCs) and Regional Director Jimmy De Gouveia. Subsequently, on July 1 and 2, the rectors and their wives participated in a spiritual retreat. The purpose was to […]
Flags of the Nations: Nicaragua
Since September 1, 2009, each week the Church of the Nazarene’s Global Ministry Center (GMC) proudly flies a flag of one of the many nations in which the denomination is present in ministry. This week’s flag: Nicaragua, Mesoamerica Region.
Kenosis Panama 2026 encourages youth to serve with humility, purpose
From 30 April to 3 May 2026, the Lowell David Camp facilities hosted 160 participants from 12 districts for “Kenosis Panama 2026,” a camp organized by the Central Field Nazarene Youth International (NYI). The gathering brought together delegations from Costa Rica, Cuba, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic, as well as special guests […]