
Remembering Duane Baty
Duane David Baty, 69, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away from glioblastoma on 16 October 2024, at home surrounded by his family. He was a retired missionary and minister who served in the Philippines and Cambodia for 25 years.

Duane David Baty, 69, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away from glioblastoma on 16 October 2024, at home surrounded by his family. He was a retired missionary and minister who served in the Philippines and Cambodia for 25 years.

Shechem Children’s Home, an assessment center aiding the survivors of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children, is currently undergoing significant renovation aimed at expanding its capacity and improving its facilities.

Five church-type missions were opened because of the collaborative effort of a Nazarene Disaster Response Team and local churches in the Philippines, after a flood disaster struck parts of the Davao and Agusan regions.
More than 15 students and leaders from Point Loma Nazarene University embarked on a missions trip to the Philippines in May, partnering with local church leaders and Nazarenes.

The East and West Mindanao districts of the Church of the Nazarene celebrated a milestone 50th anniversary with a three-day event highlighting God’s faithfulness and provision for the church.

The Metro Manila District held a gathering of over 70 pastors’ kids of all ages for their annual fellowship and gathering. Over the years, attendees have formed a tight-knit support network.

The Luzon Highland District recently organized an audio and media workshop to equip ministers and youth volunteers with skills in sound engineering/mixing and media production to enhance their church services and outreach efforts.

Over 300 leaders from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao joined the Pastors’ and Laymen Conference (PALCON) 9-11 April 2024, held at Rizal Recreation Center in the Philippines.
Global Missions officially announced that the island of Mindoro in the Philippines has reached its Phase 1 status, meaning that a new district has been established. To learn more about the Mindoro district, click read more.
For ten years, the Box of Hope initiative has blessed children from around Mindanao, Philippines. This year, Box of Hope was brought to children near the Iligan Church of the Nazarene, in the Libandayan barangay.