Flags of the Nations: Italy
Since September 1, 2009, the Church of the Nazarene’s Global Ministry Center (GMC) proudly flies a flag each week of one of the many nations in which the denomination is present in ministry. Leaders were invited to send a national flag to be flown at the GMC alongside the flag of the United States*. The […]
Sticky notes inspire church planting in Bulgaria
How do you plant a church in a city of 2 million people where many are skeptical of Christianity? For Joshua and Katie Haun, the answer includes a stack of sticky notes. Joshua and Katie Haun – and their four children – live and serve in Sofia, Bulgaria, as church planters and missionaries with the […]
‘Winter games’ inspires children’s ministry on Eurasia North Field
Among the many quiet activities taking place on the Eurasia North Field*, one of the most joyful expressions of the work has been through children. For several years now, regular gatherings have been organized for kids who would not otherwise have much exposure to Bible stories. These meetings are simple, lively, and filled with curiosity […]
Short-term missions brings two-fold impact for Canadian Nazarenes
It began with a simple conversation around a campfire in Alberta, Canada. In August 2025, Nazarene Missionaries Joel and Kristin Burchfiel served as missionary speakers at the Canada West District Family Camp. They were invited to join Irv and Cathy Fehr for dessert one evening at their campsite. As they talked about missions and even […]
Flags of the Nations: Ireland
Since September 1, 2009, the Church of the Nazarene’s Global Ministry Center (GMC) proudly flies a flag each week of one of the many nations in which the denomination is present in ministry. Leaders were invited to send a national flag to be flown at the GMC alongside the flag of the United States*. The […]
Flags of the Nations: India
Since 1 September 2009, the Church of the Nazarene’s Global Ministry Center (GMC) proudly flies a flag each week of one of the many nations in which the denomination is present in ministry. Leaders were invited to send a national flag to be flown at the GMC alongside the flag of the United States*. The national […]
Training emphasizes holistic child development for Nepal Nazarenes
A four-day intensive training on ‘Envisioning Holistic Child Development’ was conducted by Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (NCM) in Nepal from 12-15 February 2026. Forty participants—including NCM Nepal leaders, pastors, Child Development Center (CDC) teachers, and area coordinators—attended the training. The training focused on equipping participants with child and community friendly tools to engage children, youth, and […]
Nazarene Churches respond amid conflict in the Middle East
Escalation of conflict across the Middle East and the Holy Land is having a direct impact on millions of vulnerable people, causing many to flee for safety. In Iran, up to 3.2 million people have left their homes in urban areas to seek safety in rural locations. In Lebanon, more than one million people have […]
Italy Church of the Nazarene brings hope to neighbors in need
It is Saturday morning in Moncalieri, Italy, and the Church of the Nazarene’s building is bustling with energy in this town situated at the foothills of the picturesque Italian Alps. The aroma of coffee brewing brings smiles to many faces as Pastor Matteo Ricciardi visits with neighbors and the church’s food distribution program participants out […]
The Ireland Partnership envisions to strengthen Nazarene presence in Ireland
The Church of the Nazarene’s presence on the island of Ireland dates to the 1930s in Northern Ireland and 1950s in the Republic of Ireland. The island has 12 Nazarene churches—11 in Northern Ireland and one in the Republic of Ireland. Launching on St. Patrick’s Day, The Ireland Partnership is seeking to create an avenue […]