Offering of Thanks
As followers of Christ, we are all called to be ambassadors of the Kingdom throughout the world. And through the global Church of the Nazarene, you are doing exactly that. Not only are you showing Christ’s love to your neighbors locally, but you are also showing it to those thousands of miles away.
When your church supports this fund, they are supporting the actions of Nazarenes loving others in Christ’s name, truly making Christlike disciples in all nations.
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How your offering shares Christ's love with our world
These stories are made possible by Nazarene missions. Click on the links below to view or download each story.
South Africa church makes space for deaf community
Toekomsrus Church of the Nazarene in Johannesburg, South Africa, is creating an inclusive worship environment by providing sign language interpretation, fostering participation, and offering support to the local deaf community.
JESUS Film showings lead to life transformation in Africa
Both Lister Mbewe and Abdul experienced life-changing transformations after watching the JESUS film, leading them to embrace Christianity and turn away from their previous lifestyles of heavy drinking and traditional healing, respectively.
Mobile education program raising pastors, leaders on Southeast Asia Field
Chapman International College's Mobile Education Program (MEP) provides accessible ministerial training through digital tools, enabling pastors and lay leaders in Southeast Asia, including Creative Access Areas, to overcome geographical and technological barriers in their discipleship journey.
Church of the Nazarene in Luxembourg continues to thrive
The biggest strategy in this site was to motivate and involve the women in the community to utilize their sewing talents. In the planning and organization of the event, they took the lead and offered their skills to the church. It allowed us to create connections in the community and present the plan of salvation. Several women made decisions for Christ.
The heart of a kingdom servant: Miriam's story
In the heart of Yerevan, Armenia, Miriam’s journey of faith, which began at age 7 through the Church of the Nazarene, has blossomed into a life of service, as she now leads the same children’s ministry that first nurtured her, while pursuing a degree in finance to further contribute to her community.
Haitian seminary president ordained remotely in Kentucky after six-year wait
After six years of delay due to civil unrest in Haiti, Pierre Ernst Jacques was finally ordained as an elder in the Church of the Nazarene during a special remote ceremony at the Eastern Kentucky District Assembly, a powerful moment made possible despite personal tragedy, and a testament to the global unity of the church.
Water and Life helps develop rural Argentina church and its community
On June 28-29, the Noroeste Argentino District, Maximum Missions program, and district youth launched the Water and Life project, providing free drinking water to over 15 families in the poverty-stricken village of Azogasta, Argentina, in a powerful partnership between the Church of the Nazarene and the local government, bringing both physical and spiritual transformation to the community.
Arizona church sews thousands of dresses annually for young girls
Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene’s "Dress a Girl" group has made and delivered over 15,000 dresses to young girls across Africa, Asia-Pacific, Mesoamerica, and South America, spreading God’s love through their global missions and growing from a small passion project to a 100-member team dedicated to sharing hope through sewing and service.
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