
Costa Rica church impacts community with evangelistic events
In October, Casa de Oración Iglesia del Nazareno in San José, Costa Rica, conducted two impactful evangelistic activities as part of its urban evangelism strategy.

In October, Casa de Oración Iglesia del Nazareno in San José, Costa Rica, conducted two impactful evangelistic activities as part of its urban evangelism strategy.

The Mopán Maya Iglesia del Nazareno, located in Belmopan, Belize, was the site of an impactful workshop titled “Holistic Care Among Children and How to Develop a Child Development Center.”

In Chihuahua, Mexico, the faith of five women has brought a ray of hope amid challenges such as high rates of violence and human trafficking. In August, five courageous women from Los Alamos decided to be baptized, publicly proclaiming their desire to follow Jesus.

More than 60 ministers and health professionals were part of the first edition of the conference Compassion and Health: Serving Through Your Profession, held in Guatemala.

Hurricane John struck the southern coast of Mexico on September 23 as a Category 3 storm. The Church of the Nazarene in Acapulco and Ciudad Altamirano mobilized to respond to the crisis through NCM.

Edward Cairns, 95, of Belfast, Northern Ireland, passed away 28 September 2024. He was a retired missionary and minister who served in British Honduras (now known as Belize).

More than 60 missionaries and their families serving on the Mesoamerican Region gathered in Panama for a retreat titled “Pure in Heart,” held 26-29 September. During the retreat, the missionaries enjoyed praise and worship, sermons from God’s Word, training, fellowship, and rest.

In recent weeks and months, conflict in the Middle East has led to loss of life, destruction of homes and businesses, and widespread fear. The Church of the Nazarene is present in Lebanon, Israel, and other parts of the Middle East, with each church seeking to be a source of compassion and love for its neighbors.

Superintendents and spouses from 17 districts of the North Central Field in the Mesoamerica Region (Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras) met in Guatemala City to participate in the spiritual retreat Plantados (Planted).

The Called to Disruption conference brought together more than 180 leaders and pastors from Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Peru, and other countries to reflect on the importance of updating the mission of the church in the contemporary world.