Following the conclusion of the Sierra Norte District Assembly, an ordination service was held on 29 March 2025 at Seminario Teológico Nazareno Sudamericano (STNS) in Quito, Ecuador. Eleven people were ordained elders of the Church of the Nazarene.

This time of faith and dedication was attended by Jurisdictional General Superintendent Scott Daniels and the respective district superintendents, who joined their hearts in thanksgiving for the steadfast commitment of these new elders. Those ordained come from several districts:

North Coast District

• Angel Colon Benalcazar Cortez
• Roxana Matilde Lara Marquez

Sierra Centro District

• Jose Fernando Larrea Araujo
• Francisco Cuenca Naula
• Jose Vicente Alcoser Pulig
• Geovanny Domingo Balderramos Sanchez
• Norma Susana Chavez Villagomez

Sierra Norte District

• Gloria Giovanna Vasquez Hernandez
• Maria Augusta Munoz Ordonez
• Nancy Marizol Ojeda Silva

Sierra Sur District

• Elena Velásquez Peña

Ordination service attendees described the event as a time of profound gratitude because God continues to raise laborers for his harvest, ensuring that his church continues to grow and carry the message of hope and salvation. The new elders pledged to serve faithfully in the Lord's work, with hearts willing to guide and care for the congregations entrusted to them.

--Church of the Nazarene South America Region