Myanmar recovery efforts underway after deadly earthquake
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, 28 March. The disaster has claimed more than 3,100 lives in Myanmar, with thousands more injured. The
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, 28 March. The disaster has claimed more than 3,100 lives in Myanmar, with thousands more injured. The
Naw Pa Saw Wah was recently appointed superintendent of the newly formed Myanmar Southeast District. She is the first local woman to serve in this role in Myanmar and on the Southeast Asia Field, a remarkable achievement in the field’s leadership.
The Southeast Asia Field hosted its first-ever local missionary conference at City Golf Resort. The three-day conference was attended by 22 leaders from different areas of Myanmar, including the war-torn regions.
The Southeast Asia Field dedicated the church building of Yangon Christian Fellowship in September. This building became possible through funding from Alabaster Offering and generous gifts from Sangamdong Church of the Nazarene, pastored by Min-Gyoo Shin, and Onnuri Church of the Nazarene, pastored by Myung Mulk Jeong.
Pastors and lay leaders of Mercy Church and Mindon Christian Church of the Nazarene in Myanmar gathered in their village for local NYI training. Their experience during the training became a beacon of hope and resilience to press on amid the difficult circumstances in the Myanmar Central District.
On 28 October 2023, Zion Church of the Nazarene in Hwambi dedicated its newly built church building thanks to Alabaster funds. This local church was organized in July 2020.
Over 223 pastors and church planters from four districts and three pioneer areas attended the gathering. More than half attended this conference for the first time, a testament to the country’s growing missional church planting and disciple-making movement.
Chapman International College held a two-week intensive English language class, where 23 students from different areas of Myanmar participated.
Residents of the Yeshin Gone village have struggled with a clean water supply for many years. Through the partnership of Southeast Asia Field Nazarene Compassionate Ministries and Bethlehem Church of the Nazarene, a new well was successfully drilled and now serves the community of about 100 people.
It was a historic day for Chapman International College when its Indianapolis Center held its first graduation ceremony 23 July 2022 at Indy Southside Church of the Nazarene in Indiana, USA. Ten Myanmar students received their Diploma of Ministry degree.