What should a church do when people stop coming? That’s the question Sandia Church of the Nazarene’s Valley Church location in Albuquerque faced recently. In June 2024, Valley Church had stopped meeting, facing the decision of closure or reset. But thanks to continued commitment to serving those in its community through the Mission Training Center, multiple families seeking a faith community are helping bring the location back to life.
Church Street Church of the Nazarene in Carlsbad, New Mexico, is one of many churches making space for families and children with disabilities. That’s why Nazarene Discipleship International has started a Disability Ministry.
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.
Rachel Walsh had experienced plenty of ugly places and low points in her life. But that changed when she attended her friend’s baptism at Sandia Church of the Nazarene in New Mexico. To read Rachel’s testimony, click read more.
A church plant is growing in a small New Mexico community thanks in part to its discipleship efforts and community-centric focus. Lead Pastor Tammie Summers believes that the church should be about the community ministering to the community and that they are all called to be a witness like Paul.
Sandra López, 47, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away from complications due to COVID-19 on 20 January 2021. She was the wife of Benjamín
Brenda Esparza had always considered herself a Christian until she began attending discipleship classes at the Mission Training Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her growing faith led her family to deepen theirs as well.
