Refugee congregations help bring revival to Illinois church
Moline Community Church of the Nazarene in Illinois, USA, celebrated a significant growth milestone recently. The church, once considered to be on the decline, welcomed in 115 new members during a special service on 14 June 2026. The influx of new members to the church comes from two Parent-Affiliated Congregations (PACs) made up of African […]
Moving Ministers: July 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 July 2026. To view the July report, click here. For previous reports, see usacanadanazarene.org.
Remembering Keith Wright
Keith Milton Wright, 88, of Newberg, Oregon, passed away 19 July 2026. He was a retired district superintendent in the Church of the Nazarene. Keith was born on 19 January 1938, in Emmett, Idaho, to Arthur and Awilda Wright. Unfortunately, Awilda passed in March of 1939, leaving Keith, his sister, Geraldine, and brother, Phillip, without […]
Harry Curry Jr. appointed Kentucky District Superintendent
Harry Curry Jr. was appointed superintendent of the Kentucky District on 3 August 2026. The appointment was made by Carla Sunberg, in consultation with the Kentucky District Advisory Board, USA/Canada Regional Director Jeffrey Johnson, and the Board of General Superintendents. The appointment is effective 1 September 2026. Curry replaces Brian Powell, who has served as […]
NYC attendees pack care kits, share hope
What could it look like if more than 10,000 teenagers were invited to serve people in need? That question was answered at the 2026 Nazarene Youth Conference (NYC), held in Salt Lake City, Utah, during the first week of July. Between powerful worship services, late-night concerts, exploring the area, and building new friendships, students devoted […]
Nathan Rogers elected superintendent of Southwest Indiana District
The Southwest Indiana District elected Nathan Rogers as superintendent on 21 July 2026. Since 2021, Rogers has served as assistant superintendent for the Southwest Indiana District. Rogers’ new assignment becomes effective 19 August 2026. He will replace Timothy Crump, who has served as superintendent since 2016. Rogers has served as a minister in the Church of […]
Calvary Callender elected superintendent for North/East Texas District
Calvary Callender was elected superintendent of the North/East Texas District on 13 July 2026 during the district’s 118th assembly. Callender currently serves as pastor of Lantana Community Fellowship Church of the Nazarene in Texas. Callender’s new assignment will be effective 13 August 2026. He will follow Dr. Keven Wentworth, who has led the North/East Texas […]
Southwestern Ohio District elects new superintendent
The Southwestern Ohio District elected Daryl Blank as superintendent on 13 July 2026. Blank currently serves as the pastor of Cincinnati Springdale Church of the Nazarene. Blank’s new assignment is effective 11 August 2026. He will replace Robert “Bob” Mahaffey, who has served as superintendent of the Southwest Ohio District since 2016. Blank became an […]
Record number of students, volunteers attend NYC 2026
More than 10,000 students and volunteers gathered in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, for Nazarene Youth Conference (NYC) 2026, held at Salt Palace Convention Center, 2-5 July 2026. Centered on the theme “Wonder,” the four-day conference encouraged young people to reflect on the wonders of God, his creation, and their role in his kingdom. “It […]
Stephen Lowe appointed NNU vice president for academic affairs
Northwest Nazarene University, Nampa, Idaho, has appointed Stephen Lowe as vice president for academic affairs, effective July 1, 2026. Lowe brings more than three decades of experience in Christian higher education, including leadership in academic administration, accreditation, faculty development, and student success initiatives. Most recently, he served as vice president for academic affairs and chief academic officer at […]