Nazarene Bible College announced on Wednesday the unanimous election of Douglas R. Pierce as its 8th president, effective 1 December 2025. The decision was made by the Board of Trustees in consultation with the Board of General Superintendents for the Church of the Nazarene. Pierce’s 45-year ministry career spans decades of leadership within the Arizona District Church of the Nazarene, where he served as district superintendent for 12 years and as assistant superintendent for six years. Read more

Susan Middendorf, 81, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away on 22 September 2025. She was the wife of General Superintendent Emeritus Jesse C. Middendorf. Jesse served as a general superintendent from 2001 to 2013. Read more

The following testimony comes from Mary Welham, co-pastor and administrator of Dove’s Nest Ministries. She shares how Alabaster Offering is making a difference in her community, and how, through generous giving, Dove’s Nest Ministries will continue to grow and strengthen its presence in the community. Read more

Over 500 young leaders gathered in Lomé, Togo, for a unique opportunity to train, meet, and fellowship. Marked by cultural diversity, spiritual energy, and a passion for missions, the camp focused on the theme, ‘African Youth, stand up and walk in your calling!’
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Each week, the Church of the Nazarene's Global Ministry Center proudly flies a flag of one of the many nations in which the denomination is present in ministry. This week's flag: Democratif Republic of the Congo, Africa Region. For information on this flag, click here.

Compiled by the General Secretary’s Office from district reports, Moving Ministers is a monthly listing of Nazarene ministers in new assignments on the USA/Canada Region. To view the September 2025 report, click here.

October is clergy appreciation month! Churches worldwide are encouraged to express their appreciation for clergy and pastoral staff members through a gift, a note of encouragement, or other thoughtful gestures. For more information, and resources, click here.

The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received from 29 September to 3 October 2025. Read more

Located in Lenexa, Kansas, the Global Ministry Center is the administrative, mission, and service hub for the Church of the Nazarene's ministries in 165 world areas. The following positions are available: Read more

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