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Oral discipleship model growing the church in South America, Africa

17-year-old Kelvin in Colombia followed traditional religious beliefs as a boy, but he realized he was too dissatisfied with the practices of this religion at the time of his confirmation. He grew increasingly distant from his childhood faith until one day he encountered the JESUS film , followed by
08 Dec 2017
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Saving grace

Susan Mwenda hopes that her participation in the savings and credit association will enable her to expand her small business so she can send her children to school. In Lusaka, Zambia, a group stands in a dusty lot, saying their goodbyes against the backdrop of the setting sun. Each week, the same
08 Dec 2017
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Lesotho district superintendent, secretary killed in car accident

Left: Lesotho District Secretary Lebina Lebina Right: Lesotho District Superintendent Lepeli Mpusi The Church of the Nazarene's Africa Region office provided the following information after the death of two leaders on the Lesotho District: It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing
14 Nov 2017
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Ghana women's ministry starts new church

When a group of women on the Ghana Midland District recently organized a women's ministry, they had no idea it would lead to a new church. The women's ministry began with five churches as a way to strengthen their homes and families. This initiative was led by Comfort Akomaning, wife of the district
26 Oct 2017
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General superintendents elect new Africa leader

The Board of General Superintendents has elected Senegal native Daniel Abdou Karim Lucien Gomis to the position of Africa regional director, effective 15 October 2017. The Church of the Nazarene’s General Board ratified the election with an email vote coordinated by General Secretary David P. Wilson
27 Sep 2017
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Horn of Africa church members contribute to disaster relief despite famine, displacement

The summer of 2017 has had more than its share of natural disasters: Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, earthquakes in Mexico, mudslides in Sierra Leone, floods in India and Bangladesh, unprecedented property damage, and an ongoing loss of life. Human migration, driven by war, disease, disaster,
26 Sep 2017
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NBC donates 50,000 books to Africa universities

Recently, Nazarene Bible College in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, went to a fully online format. This change meant that there was a library full of books that needed to find a new home. Some were kept at Nazarene universities in the USA, but 50,000 books remained without a home. Christian
20 Sep 2017
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Madagascar Street Kids Center celebrates 20 years

Over the last 20 years, thousands of children have come through the doors of the AMI-4 Street Kids Center , a Nazarene compassionate ministry center, to receive holistic development through physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual support. In observance of its 20th anniversary, the center
29 Aug 2017
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Africa Region participants reflect on General Assembly

Esperance Chirezi Chishibanji, Rosaline Asia Scholtz, Gift Mtukwe The Church of the Nazarene's 29th General Assembly and Conventions brought together thousands of Nazarenes for worship, service, fellowship, training, and important decision-making. Three first-time participants from the Africa Region
23 Aug 2017
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Mudslides devastate Sierra Leone

On Monday, 14 August, heavy rains caused a mountainside to partially collapse on the outskirts of Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown. Floodwaters and mud swept away entire communities. As of 22 August, nearly 500 were confirmed killed, and as many as 600 more remained missing. More than 120 children
18 Aug 2017
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