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Nations close borders to refugees, Nazarenes seek way forward

When missionaries Joshua and Shannon Herndon arrived at the Idomeni refugee camp, at the Greek border with Macedonia, they were struck by the sight of children running barefoot in the mud. Or those who each wore just one shoe. “Maybe they’re sharing the other shoe with a sibling, or lost it along
17 Mar 2016
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Interpreter becomes district superintendent

For Zhanna Yugay, who believed that her own knowledge and hard work were enough to secure a foundation for her life, what began as a simple interpreting job became the start of a faith journey. It was 1996 when South Korean missionary Michael Park came to Astana, Kazakhstan. In those days, in a
16 Mar 2016
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Nepal blockade over, ministry continues

Nepal Nazarenes have persistently pushed forward in all their district’s ministries across the country for the past year in spite of a massive earthquake in April 2015 and a six-month border blockade in place from September 2015 to February 2016. The border between India and Nepal was closed due to
15 Mar 2016
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First General Board outside USA exceeds expectations

The 93rd Session of the General Board was held 26 to 29 February in Ede, Netherlands, near Amsterdam. It was the first General Board meeting held outside the USA. “This year’s General Board exceeded our expectations,” said David Wilson, general secretary for the Church of the Nazarene. “The
11 Mar 2016
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Retiring missionaries recognized at 93rd General Board

The Church of the Nazarene's Global Mission office was pleased to announce the following retiring missionaries during the final meeting of the 93rd Session of the General Board in Ede, Netherlands. The missionaries were presented with a sculpture as a token of thanks. Global Mission, under the
04 Mar 2016
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2016 Annual Report of the Board of General Superintendents

Jerry D. Porter delivered the annual Board of General Superintendents' Report during the 93rd Session of the General Board 28 February in Ede, Netherlands. This was the first General Board held outside the U.S. Porter's report, titled "VISION 2020—Multiplying Christlike Disciples," was
01 Mar 2016
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Dream inspires pastor to remain in troubled area

When their pastor fled because of death threats, a vibrant church in a secure area* was left without a shepherd. Several lay people stepped forward to take leadership and hold the church together. One of those is a young business man, Thomas (actual name withheld), who has faced traumatic
25 Feb 2016
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Jordan churches welcome refugees

Nazarene churches in Jordan have been providing a place for refugees to receive love, respect, and service for the last four years. In fact, those three words are what the entire ministry is based on, according to Pastor Khalil, who serves a Nazarene congregation in Amman, Jordan. Many of the
19 Feb 2016
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Conference gathers evangelicals to consider response to Islamic revival

About 50 people from throughout Greater Manchester, UK, participated in the Manchester Centre for the Study of Christianity and Islam ’s conference, Evangelical Responses to Islamic Revival, in January to seek a deeper understanding of people of the Muslim faith so they are better able to love and
17 Feb 2016
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SDMI Global Council begins plans for General Convention

Front row, left to right: Daphne Mathebula and Cezi Glendenning Back row, left to right: Todd Aebischer, Larry Morris, Monte Cyr, Patricia Picavea, and Woodie Stevens Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International's six regional coordinators gathered in Oberstdorf, Germany, for the Global
16 Feb 2016
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