The Church of the Nazarene's Global Mission department was pleased to announce the following retiring missionaries during the final meeting of the 92nd Session of the General Board on Monday in Overland Park, Kansas. 

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 10 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, the 10 have given more than 270 faithful years of service to God through the Church of the Nazarene.

Linda Braaten
Years of service: 17
South Africa (1998-2015)

To read her testimony, click here.

Carlos and Noemí Fernandez
Years of service: 20
Argentina (1995–2005) 
Spain (2005–2007)
Argentina (2007–2015)  

To view photos and read their testimony, click here.

Herman and Brigitte Gschwandtner
Years of service: 25
Switzerland (1990–2005) 
Germany (2005–2015)

To view photos and read their testimony, click here.

Cheri Kommel
Years of service: 30
Swaziland (1986-2001)
Botswana (2001–2006) 
South Africa (2006–2016)  

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David and Marquita Mosher
Years of service: 32 
Swaziland (1983–1994) 
Mozambique (1994–2001)
Sao Tome and Principe (2001–2008) 
Zambia (2008–2010)
Malawi (2010–2015)

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Michael and Julie Shalley
Years of service: 36
South Africa (1979–1984) 
Namibia (1984–2015)

To read their testimony, click here.