Joyfully Preaches and Sings: Lasting Legacy of District Superintendent Rev. Ako Arua
December 5, 2025
It is with heavy hearts, yet holding firmly to the hope of the Resurrection, that the Asia-Pacific Region joins the Papua New Guinea Field in announcing the passing of Rev. Ako Arua, District Superintendent of PNG – Central...
A legacy of love, purpose and calling: A tribute to Rev. Dr. Robert Leroy “Bob” Woodruff
April 25, 2025
Rev. Dr. Robert Leroy “Bob” Woodruff was a Nazarene missionary who dedicated his life to serving the people of Jiwaka from his early years until his passing. Jiwaka is where he started and ended his missionary work. Born...
A Legacy of Faith and Service: The Ministry Journey of Rev. Nemie Dagandan Babao
April 11, 2025
For over four decades, Rev. Nemie D. Babao faithfully served the Lord, planting churches, nurturing souls, and leading with unwavering dedication. Though he has passed, his legacy of faith, service, and love continues to inspire all who knew...
Eunice Brubaker, 68, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on 5 September 2023 after a long battle with cancer. She was a minister, chaplain, missionary, and former global Nazarene Missions International president. She had been chaplain for the Kansas...
George Miller, 72, of Carnegie, Oklahoma, passed away 28 May 2023. He was a retired missionary who served for 27 years in Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and the Philippines. Miller was the pastor of Carnegie Church...
Former APNTS President John M. Nielson passes away
May 12, 2023
Dr. John Mann Nielson, former Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary president, joined his creator on April 28, 2023. He was 79 years old. Dr. Nielson was born on June 30, 1943, in Waterville, Vermont, USA. He graduated from Eastern...
A Pioneer Missionary to Papua New Guinea Passes Away
February 4, 2023
Elizabeth Essolene Price Schendel, a pioneer missionary to Papua New Guinea (PNG), passed away on 23 January 2023. Her husband, Daryl, passed away in June 2021. Daryl and Elizabeth, along with their children Susan and Daryl Jr., served...
Louise Tripp, mother of missionary Janet Wilkins passes away
February 3, 2023
Prayer is requested for missionary Janet Wilkins and her family on the passing of their dear mother, Louise Tripp. Louise Tripp passed away peacefully on 24 January 2023. Louise was born in Guntown Mississippi to Luther and Alice...
Rev. Charles Lee Eby, pioneer missionary to Papua New Guinea passes away
March 25, 2022
Rev. Charles Lee Eby, the founder of Melanesia Nazarene Bible College, passed away in the USA last March 10, 2022. He and his wife were pioneer missionaries in Papua New Guinea from 1963-to 1981 and 1990. Rev. Eby...
It Only Takes a Spark: The Ripples of a Revival Two Aussie Pioneer women Promoted to Glory
March 11, 2022
“It only takes a spark to get a fire going, and soon all those around can warm up in its glowing. That’s how it is with God’s love once you’ve experienced it; you spread his love to everyone;...
