Colombia churches respond following devastating earthquake
Local Nazarene churches are mobilizing to serve families and communities affected by the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia on 10 August. The earthquake, centered near San José del Palmar in the department of Chocó, caused widespread damage across western Colombia. Hundreds of people have died, thousands have been injured, and many families have been […]
Flags of the Nations: Paraguay
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: Paraguay, South America Region.
Brazil NMI leaders gather, commit to church’s mission
The 7th National Meeting of Nazarene Missions International (NMI) was held from 3-5 July 2026 in Campinas, Brazil, under the slogan “Announce among the nations.” The event was marked by times of inspiration, training, fellowship and renewal of the missionary commitment of the Church of the Nazarene in the country. The event brought together approximately […]
Over 95 children attend missions-focused camp in Venezuela
During the month of June, the Venezuela Lago District experienced a special time of celebration, learning, and missionary challenge with the Children’s Missionary Orientation Camp. The activity took place over two days: 5-6 June in the Perijá region, hosted by the Beraca Valley Church of the Nazarene in Los Chichies, and later, 12-13 June, at […]
South America Region leaders’ training brings renewal
The city of Pilar, Argentina, hosted a significant training event for the South American regional team of the Church of the Nazarene, from 22-26 April 2026. The event was marked by reunion, fellowship, learning, and a renewed commitment to ministry. Forty-three leaders from various South American countries gathered together to share experiences, strengthen bonds, and […]
Luis Machuca appointed superintendent of the Ecuador Costa District
Luis Enrique Machuca was officially installed as the new superintendent of the Ecuador Costa District on 9 May 2026, at the Church of the Nazarene El Sembrador in Guayaquil. The ceremony was attended by pastors and leaders, including Mario Paredes, superintendent of the Sierra Centro District and Jefferson Estévez, superintendent of the Costa Norte District. […]
Brazil Church of the Nazarene celebrates Pantanal District
The Church of the Nazarene in Brazil is celebrating the birth of a new district. On 11 April 2026, the Pantanal District was created — a milestone and the result of cooperation and unity between four districts: The Centro Oeste, Londrina, Noroeste Paulista, and Río Baixada 1. This new district begins with a presence in […]
Nazarene Library Network empowers South American educators
The Nazarene Library Network (NLN) recently concluded a successful week of intensive professional development at the Seminario Teológico Nazareno del Cono Sur in Pilar, Argentina, in late February. The seminar brought together librarians from Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru to streamline library operations and expand digital access to theological resources across the South America Region. […]
More than 350 gather for Peru National Congress of Ministry to Women
More than 350 women gathered in Arequipa, Peru, for the National Congress of the Ministry to Women in Peru, held 5-8 February 2026. Delegations representing each Church of the Nazarene district in Peru gathered with a spirit of unity and anticipation under the theme, “Women who inspire, Women who transform.” The purpose of the congress […]
Bolivia El Alto Noreste District elects new superintendent
On 16 January 2026, the Bolivia El Alto Noreste District elected Vicente Murga as superintendent during the 20th District Assembly, held at Villa Abaroa Church of the Nazarene in El Alto, Bolivia. The Bolivia El Alto Noreste District, comprised of 91 churches, held a week-long process of reporting and ministerial reflection. Around 400 attendees, […]