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The Central de Americana Church of the Nazarene in São Paulo, Brazil, hosted a youth retreat 1-5 March. More than 150 youth participated in the retreat that offered prayer, consecration, praise and worship, and devotionals. The retreat focused on youth identity, purpose, and the love of God. Over

After years of fighting a call to missions, Njeri and Evans finally took a leap of faith in obedience to God. They left Kenya to serve as missionaries in Ghana, where God provided a new loving support system like the one they were reluctant to leave behind in their home country. Njeri was always

The Church of the Nazarene is a diverse body of more than 2.5 million believers worshipping in 162 world areas. Despite our differences in geography, language, culture, age, worship styles, and more, there are many things on which we agree. Paragraph 20 of our Manual highlights the agreed statement

As the flooding in the United States Midwest begins to recede, local churches, districts, and Nazarene Compassionate Ministries representatives are conducting relief assessments. The states of Nebraska and Iowa so far received the greatest damage, though assessments will take place in other states

Minister, educator, and author Neil Wiseman passed away 16 March at the age of 86. Wiseman was born in Detroit, Michigan, but moved to Bourbonnais, Illinois, to earn his Bachelor of Theology from Olivet Nazarene University in 1955. He married his wife, Bonnie, in 1957 before going on to receive his

Pensions and Benefits USA Director Donald Walter passed away 26 March following sudden heart arrhythmia. He was 66 years old. “Don Walter exemplified the Nazarene spirit of generosity, compassion, and genuine care for those who selflessly serve the Lord and His church,” said Gustavo Crocker, chair

More than 385 people across Peru ranging from 18 to 60 years of age gathered for a Generational Leadership Conference 7-9 March in Chiclayo, Peru. The conference sought to encourage, train, and challenge pastors and leaders to develop relevant ministries in their local churches. It was organized by

Merlin, his wife, and their four children (Facebook photo). Retired minister and missionary Merlin Hunter passed away 16 March at the age of 88. Merlin received his Bachelor of Arts from Northwest Nazarene College (now University) in 1953 and his Master of Divinity from Nazarene Theological Seminary

The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received 25-29 March 2019. Gertrude Cargill , 92, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away 24 March. She was the widow of retired minister George Cargill, who served in

Some people might picture retired life as an opportunity for relaxation, but for Larry and Becky Haight, retirement was an opportunity to serve the Lord. Larry served as the director of library services at Simpson University for more than 20 years, and Becky served as a public school teacher