Remembering Ronald Kratzer
Ronald Kratzer, 89, of Nampa, Idaho, passed away on 1 November 2025. He was a retired district superintendent who served on the Intermountain District from 1988 to 2002. He served as a minister in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Ron was born on 4 March 1936 in Denver, Colorado, as the son of Raymond and Rosamond […]
Moving Ministers: October 2025
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 October 2025. To view the October report, click here. For previous reports, see usacanadanazarene.org.
Nazarenes respond to Typhoon Halong in Alaska
In mid-October 2025, the remnants of Typhoon Halong struck the coast of western Alaska, bringing hurricane-force winds, torrential rain, and storm surges up to six feet above normal high tide. At least one person died, and two remain missing. More than a dozen communities reported severe flooding, and nearly 2,000 people were evacuated to larger […]
Moving Ministers: September 2025
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 September 2025. To view the September report, click here. For previous reports, see usacanadanazarene.org.
Nazarene Bible College announces Doug Pierce as new president
Nazarene Bible College (NBC) announced on Wednesday the unanimous election of Douglas R. Pierce as its 8th president, effective 1 December 2025. The decision was made by the Board of Trustees in consultation with the Board of General Superintendents for the Church of the Nazarene. “We are thrilled to welcome Douglas Pierce as the next […]
Remembering Susan Middendorf
Susan Middendorf, 81, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away on 22 September 2025. She was the wife of General Superintendent Emeritus Jesse C. Middendorf. Jesse served as a general superintendent from 2001 to 2013. Susan was born to parents Ralph and Rubye Marlowe on 13 December 1943, in Blountsville, Alabama. A southern belle and self-proclaimed daddy’s […]
Kenneth Mills appointed interim superintendent of Philadelphia District
Kenneth Mills was appointed interim superintendent of the Philadelphia District on 22 September 2025. This appointment was made by General Superintendent Christian Sarmiento, in consultation with the Philadelphia District Advisory Committee and the Board of General Superintendents. Mills will follow Kerry Willis, who has decided to accept the call to return to pastoral ministry. The […]
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 […]
Rendezvous Plus provides support for Missionary Kids
Last month, young adults ages 17–26 gathered in beautiful Northern Idaho at Boulder Creek Ranch for the annual Missionary Kids (MKs) event called Rendezvous Plus. Many MKs wrestle with questions such as, “Where is my home?” or “How do I define my identity when I’ve lived in multiple cultures?” The challenges they face include transitioning […]
Moving Ministers: August 2025
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 August 2025. To view the August report, click here. For previous reports, see usacanadanazarene.org.