The Church of the Nazarene's Mesoamerica Region held its conference October 7 through 9 at the Nazarene Theological Seminary in Guatemala City. About 500 people, including speakers, participants, guests, and the logistics team, came together to represent the region's 20 countries. The theme was “Living the Present to Build the Future.” 

The first day of the conference was also the final day of the region's 40 Days of Prayer emphasis, which was led by the region's five field strategy coordinators.

The guest speakers for the evenings were the denomination's former Global Mission director, Louie E. Bustle, who shared about heritage purpose; General Superintendent Emerita Nina G. Gunter, who spoke on missionary heritage, and Jurisdictional General Superintendent Gustavo A. Crocker, who closed the event with Communion and a message on “A Present with Future.”

Global Mission Director Verne Ward and Mesoamerica Regional Director Luis Carlos Saenz shared the Word of God during devotional times. Plenaries were led by the FSCs, ministry coordinators, a district superintendent, and a Nazarene Compassionate Ministries field coordinator, who shared on Nazarene Essentials, a global initiative Saenz introduced at the event.

On the second day, Nazarene Missions International celebrated 100 years. Global NMI Director Lola Brickey gave thanks to God for this celebration and participated in the parade of flags from each country on the Mesoamerica Region. Leaders and missionaries who have faithfully served God and distinguished districts were recognized for their continued support of global evangelism.

Additional attendees included General Editor Frank Moore and Pastor Jonathan Petrus and his wife, the first pastors of the church in Curaçao, which was recently started by the Church of the Nazarene.

--Church of the Nazarene Mesoamerica Region