In the Lake Bangweulu region of Zambia, four large islands are home to about 150,000 people. Thanks to a boat, Zambian Nazarenes continue to share the Gospel with those who live on the island, planting churches and continuing the mission of the Church of the Nazarene.
James Frederick Huff, 74, of McDonough, Georgia, passed away on 10 October 2024. He served the Church of the Nazarene in various roles for over 40 years, including as the director of the Africa Region, a missionary in New Zealand and South Africa, and superintendent of the Georgia and New Mexico districts.
The following two stories are stories of transformation for two individuals thanks to showings of the JESUS film in Zambia and Sierra Leone.
The 2024 Nigeria Revival brought together Nazarenes from all parts of Nigeria, West Africa, and beyond. The event theme was “Holiness and Compassion: Transforming the Communities.”
Peggy Trumble, 90, of Cleethorpes, England, United Kingdom, passed away on 28 August 2024. She was a retired missionary who served in Eswatini for 20 years.
Approximately 500 delegates came together for the much-anticipated Pastors and Leaders Conference (PALCON) for the Eastern Hub of the Africa Region. The Eastern Hub represents the Africa East Field and Africa Central Field.
Toekomsrus Church of the Nazarene in the western suburbs of Johannesburg, South Africa, is committed to making the church a welcoming space where all, including those in the deaf community, can access the gospel message.
Hortence Balibanga, 54, of Yaounde, Cameroon, passed away 16 July 2024. She was a missionary, serving the Church of the Nazarene in Cameroon since 2018. Hortence was a prayer warrior. Her heart was to reach orphans, and she had a passion for women’s ministry.
Thanks to local leaders’ passion for church planting, the Ambovombe Zone in southern Madagascar has added more than 20 new Churches of the Nazarene in the last three years. Three days of training equipped these leaders for continued evangelism and discipleship in their communities.
The Namibia District on the Africa South Field commemorated its 50th anniversary at the First Church of the Nazarene in Khomasdal, Windhoek.
