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 direction of Verne Ward III, would like to express its deep love and appreciation to all four individuals for their many years of selfless dedication to God, the church, and all of those whose lives have been impacted by their ministry. Together, they have given more than 154 faithful years of service to God through the Church of the Nazarene.

Lindell and Kay Browning
Years of service: 37
Locations: Jordan, Israel, Cyprus

Life Verse: "Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God. And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:6-7).

Lindell and Kay are grateful to the Lord and the Church of the Nazarene for calling, equipping, and sending them to serve the people of the Middle East. In the part of the world that has been plagued by conflict and violence, God protected, provided for, and blessed their family. The Church of the Nazarene in the Middle East has not just survived, but thrived.

For more information on the Brownings' ministry, click here.

James and Kaye Williams
Years of service: 40
Locations: Taiwan, Hong Kong, Asia-Pacific Region

Life verses: "And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others" (2 Timothy 2:2), "If the Lord delights in a man’s way, he makes his steps firm; though he stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand" (Psalms 37:23-24).

A highlight of Jim and Kaye’s years of service is having the privilege to train many pastors and missionaries for the churches of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and other areas of the Asia-Pacific Region. They quietly rejoice in the Lord each time they remember that some of them are training others among many people groups in at least 10 countries beyond the reach of their own ministry.

2016 Missionary Candidates

The Church of the Nazarene's Global Mission office recommended 14 missionaries for appointment. These seven couples were recognized before the General Board during its final session.