Field Strategy Coordinator
Officially established in 1946
Australia has a population of around 26 million people and is a highly urbanized and multicultural country. While historically influenced by Christianity, many Australians today identify as non-religious, making it a unique and challenging ministry context.
The Church of the Nazarene in Australia continues to minister in major cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth. The church engages communities through discipleship, church planting, and relational outreach.
Despite being a minority, the church remains active in sharing the message of holiness and building Christlike disciples. It focuses on reaching diverse communities and adapting ministry approaches within a modern and secular society.
Officially established in 1952
New Zealand has a population of around 5 million people and is known for its diverse culture, including strong Māori heritage alongside European and Pacific influences. Like Australia, it has seen a growing number of people identifying as non-religious.
The Church of the Nazarene in New Zealand ministers in both urban and regional communities. The church emphasizes discipleship, leadership development, and community engagement.
It continues to serve through relational ministry, working within a culturally diverse society while remaining committed to sharing the message of holiness and making Christlike disciples.
The Church of the Nazarene came to Australia through the endeavor of a young serviceman. His first convert was a young Australian serviceman, Albert Berg. He was to become the Superintendent of the Nazarene work in Australia and under his leadership, churches were planted in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Mackay, Townsville, Adelaide, and Perth.
Since 1976, the church work has been organized into 3 districts with many churches all over Australia. The Church has been established among the Greeks, Armenians, Asians, and Samoans. All of our local congregations reflect the multi-cultural heritage of the Australian people.
Great things are happening in the Australia / New Zealand Field, however, the task before us is greater than human resources alone can accomplish. We desperately need the work and power of the Holy Spirit to see God’s Kingdom realized.
