Laity Retreat transforms and equips men and women in Jiwaka District
Kudjip, Papua New Guinea: Jiwaka District organized its second Laity Retreat on 27-30 June 2024 at Kudjip, Papua New Guinea. More than 147 laywomen and men from 37 local churches participated in this gathering. In the evenings, hundreds also attended as they opened the services in the community. The retreat’s theme focused on “Transforming and […]
Board of General Superintendents elects Kafoa Muaror director of Asia-Pacific Region
The Board of General Superintendents has elected Kafoa Muaror to the position of Asia-Pacific regional director, effective 1 September 2024. The Church of the Nazarene’s General Board ratified the election with an email vote coordinated by General Secretary Gary Hartke. Gustavo Crocker, jurisdictional general superintendent for Asia-Pacific, and Jim Ritchie, Global Missions director, prayerfully led […]
Strategic Vision Planning inspires leaders in the Timor Leste District
Dili, Timor Leste: The Timor Leste District pastors and lay leaders gathered for strategic vision planning from 17 to 19 July 2024 in the local church in Dili. Sealand Field Strategy Coordinator Rev. Stephen Gualberto facilitated the vision planning. The field also invited the field education, church planting, and youth coordinators, as well as the […]
Overcoming Adversity: Inspiring NYI Training Transforms Youths in Myanmar Central District
On 19-21 July 2024, the pastors and lay leaders of Mercy Church and Mindon Christian Church of the Nazarene gathered in their village for local NYI training. Though the participants faced many challenges before and during the training, they went home with a renewed commitment to reach out to their young people, unwavering faith, and […]
Central Philippine Nazarene College Hosts 2nd Grand Alumni Homecoming
Cebu City, Philippines: The Central Philippine Nazarene College (CPNC), formerly known as the Visayan Nazarene Bible College (VNBC), held its 2nd grand alumni homecoming from 9 to 11 July 2024. The three-day event took place on the school’s campus at St. Mary’s Drive in Apas, Cebu City, and was attended by nearly 150 alumni from […]