Since 2022, the Asia-Pacific region Nazarene Missions International has continuously connected Nazarene missionaries to local churches and districts. The Asia-Pacific Region gathered on 28 April 2024 for the third year of the Love for Missions celebration.
Reaching the nomadic people of Africa has been a challenge for missionaries and evangelists due to the hardships of the lifestyle. However, a breakthrough has given the Church of the Nazarene in Africa a plan and strategy for evangelizing and discipling these groups of people.
Carol Hunton, 86, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away 7 April 2024. She was a retired missionary who served in Malawi, Zambia, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), and Australia.
Jim Ritchie officially began his role as director of Global Missions 1 April 2024 following the retirement of former director Verne Ward. Ritchie shared about his passion for missions and what he looks forward to in his new position.
A Nazarene Missions Team from Minnesota made a great impact on communities along the Amazon River by sharing the gospel and helping to refurbish the Jesus the Hope II ministry boat.
The Board of General Superintendents announced that Jim Ritchie has been elected by the General Board to serve as the Church of the Nazarene’s next Global Missions director.
The Church of the Nazarene announced the following retiring missionaries during the 100th Session of the General Board. As individuals, they have given a combined 156 years of service to God through the Church of the Nazarene.
The Church of the Nazarene’s Global Missions office recommended nine missionaries for commissioning during the 100th General Board session, held in Overland Park, Kansas, USA, 23-26 February.
The newly created Esther Carson Translation Center in Peru recently completed its first project: translating the Local and District Government section of the Manual of the Church of the Nazarene and other material into the native Awajún language spoken by the Aguaruna tribe.
Kwongwan Church of the Nazarene and the Korea National District’s Missions Department organized a mission trip in Thailand. The partnership between the Kwongwan Church of the Nazarene and the Thai District dates back to 1997.
