In rural Louisiana, one church’s name perfectly embodies its congregation. Friendship Church of the Nazarene in Robeline, Louisiana, has impacted its small community in various ways.
Compiled by the General Secretary’s Office from district reports, Moving Ministers is a monthly listing of Nazarene ministers in new assignments on the USA/Canada Region. To view the report for February, click read more.
John William “Bill” Lancaster Jr., 88, of Owens Cross Roads, Alabama, passed away 4 February 2023. He was a retired district superintendent who led the Mississippi District from 1980 to 1987 and the Houston District from 1987 to 2000.
Jessica Honaker may never have gotten sober if not for the persistence of her pastor, and the people of Corbin Church of the Nazarene. Sober and clean for five years now, Honaker is the treasurer of Hope Place.
Hope Place Church of the Nazarene is reaching the recovery community in Corbin, Kentucky, by demonstrating God’s love in tangible ways. They are currently in the process of opening a sober living house.
To uplift and demonstrate God’s love to the locals in the neighborhood, the teams joined together to celebrate a workday. For the event, attendees raised money on their own.
Nazarenes around the world are preparing to join together in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, under the theme “Jesus is Lord” at the 30th General Assembly, to be held 9-16 June 2023. Registration and housing are now available for those planning to attend.
Compiled by the General Secretary’s Office from district reports, Moving Ministers is a monthly listing of Nazarene ministers in new assignments on the USA/Canada Region. To view the report for January, click read more.
Greg Mason has been appointed interim superintendent of the Northwestern Ohio District. He has led multiple districts, most recently the North Carolina district, from 2013 until his retirement in 2022.
Multiple people were baptized last year in Mexico thanks to the ministry of their family member, Miguel Mendoza, who is the pastor of Hispanic Ministries at Shawnee Church of the Nazarene in Kansas.
