Moving Ministers: March 2026
Compiled by the General Secretary’s Office from district reports, Moving Ministers is a monthly listing of Nazarene ministers in new assignments on the USA/Canada Region. Roles included in the latest report are pastor, student, and pastoral service. Entries were received in March 2026. To view the March report, click here. For previous reports, see usacanadanazarene.org.
Nazarene Bible College names Rob Prince to lead new ministry center
Amid growing challenges and a sense of isolation and disconnection among Nazarene ministry leaders and pastors, Nazarene Bible College (NBC) is responding by developing a new yet-to-be-named ministry center aimed at strengthening mutual support and community. NBC is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Prince as the executive director of the new ministry center. […]
Idaho churches continue partnership with Southeast Asia Field
Two Idaho Churches of the Nazarene have reaffirmed their commitment to the Southeast Asia Field by signing a new five-year agreement. This marks a new chapter in a partnership that has contributed to significant growth across the field. Nampa First Church of the Nazarene and Nampa College Church of the Nazarene formalized the renewal during […]
David Graves appointed interim superintendent of South Texas District
The Board of General Superintendents has announced the appointment of General Superintendent Emeritus David Graves as the interim superintendent of the South Texas District on 19 March 2026. The appointment was made by General Superintendent David Busic, in consultation with the South Texas District Advisory Committee and the Board of General Superintendents. This action was […]
Nazarene Bible College announces Rodney Reed as next provost
Nazarene Bible College (NBC) announced on Wednesday 12 March 2026, that the college has appointed Rodney Reed as the its next provost. Reed will begin in this role 1 May 2026, working with current NBC Provost Alan Lyke until his retirement on 30 June 2026. Reed has 24 years of Christian higher education experience. “He […]
Moving Ministers February 2026
Compiled by the General Secretary’s Office from district reports, Moving Ministers is a monthly listing of Nazarene ministers in new assignments on the USA/Canada Region. Roles included in the latest report are pastor, student, and pastoral service. Entries were received in February 2026. To view the February report, click here. For previous reports, see usacanadanazarene.org.
Board of General Superintendents elects new USA/Canada Region director
The Board of General Superintendents (BGS) has elected Jeffrey Johnson to the position of USA/Canada regional director, effective 1 May 2026. Johnson has served as superintendent of the South Texas District since 2013 and succeeds Stan Reeder, who has led the USA/Canada Region since 2020. The Church of the Nazarene’s General Board ratified the election […]
Moving Ministers: January 2026
Compiled by the General Secretary’s Office from district reports, Moving Ministers is a monthly listing of Nazarene ministers in new assignments on the USA/Canada Region. Roles included in the latest report are pastor, student, and pastoral service. Entries were received in January 2026. To view the January report, click here. For previous reports, see usacanadanazarene.org.
USA/Canada Region partners with Ministry Designs for church websites
The USA/Canada Region and Ministry Designs have partnered together to offer a cost-reduced church website creation and management package for any active Church of the Nazarene in the USA/Canada Region. It is estimated that at least 80% of people who visit a church will have visited the church’s website or social media prior to stepping […]
Kansas church partners with NDI for impactful marriage conference
Wichita First Church of the Nazarene hosted the Responsive Relationship Marriage Conference from 17-18 October 2025, attended by 40 couples. The conference was organized by Nazarene Discipleship International (NDI), in partnership with the Welch Therapy Institute. Scott Marshall, lead pastor of Wichita First Church of the Nazarene, said he thinks it’s important to help build […]