In 2009, Anna Jara accepted a role as a translator for a Nazarene Work & Witness team traveling to Armenia. Little did she know that 14 years later, she would be part of a historic moment as one of the first women to become an ordained pastor in Armenia.
For 26 years, the sound of sporadic gunfire and explosions had filled the air as a brutal civil war wore on in Sri Lanka. Finally, on May 18, 2009, the conflict ended, marking a new era of peace, reconciliation, and development. But in a small village called Iruttumadu, people were left with scars from the war.
“Journey of Grace” allows kids aged 4 to 11 to learn about theological concepts through the art of play. Through the game, leaders hope to provide a way for churches to intersect with culture in order to bring value and contextualize the gospel in ways that make sense to them.
Community, compassion, evangelism, and spiritual growth were all in focus at a recent immersive retreat for young adults in Armenia. Over three days, 103 people came together, each wanting to explore or deepen his or her faith.
Nazarene Missions International began in Armenia in 2015, but not many Armenians understood how Nazarene missions worked or how the church in Armenia could participate in that work. After nearly seven years, Nazarene missions have become entrenched in the fabric of their congregations.
The Eurasia Region announced Antonie Holleman was appointed as the Northern Europe Field strategy coordinator. Holleman also serves as the Netherlands District superintendent and co-Eurasia regional education coordinator.
Families in India that are struggling to put healthy food on the table are finding a valuable resource in the Kitchen Garden Project. The project supplies startup seeds and basic agricultural education to help alleviate costs and bring nourishing foods to the family table.
After a christmastime walkthrough event was so successful, the youth of Parkhead Church of the Nazarene in Scotland were given the opportunity to create a similar one for easter.
Men and women from all backgrounds met to learn more about the effects of trauma this January. A handful of Ukrainians gathered together for an event in collaboration with collaboration among the Eurasia North Field, Central Europe Field, Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (NCM), and Global Care Force.
In the month since two devastating earthquakes struck Syria and Turkey, UNICEF reports that more than 50 thousand people have died, and more than 850 thousand children remain displaced.
