VOLUME 2640 | 2 OCTOBER 2026 |
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31 missionaries commissioned at 102nd General Board |
The Church of the Nazarene’s Global Missions office recommended 31 missionaries for commissioning during the 102nd General Board session, held in Overland Park, Kansas, 27-30 September 2026.
The service, held 29 September, was the first in-person missionary commissioning since the 95th General Board session in 2019. Read more
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2026 annual report of the Board of General Superintendents |
General Superintendent Scott Daniels delivered the annual Board of General Superintendents’ report during the 102nd session of the General Board, 27-30 September 2026, held in person in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. Read more
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| Retiring missionaries recognized at 102nd General Board |
The Church of the Nazarene announced the following retiring missionaries during the 102nd session of the General Board 27-30 September, which was held in Overland Park, Kansas. As individuals, they have given a combined 232 years of service to God through the Church of the Nazarene. Read more
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| Celebrate clergy appreciation month |
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.
Read more
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Flags of the Nations: Sierra Leone |
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: Sierra Leone, Africa Region. For information on this flag, click here.
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| Olivet football coach spends summer with Steelers |
Olivet Nazarene University Head Football Coach Avante Mitchell spent much of his summer inside an NFL quarterback room, working alongside Aaron Rodgers, Mike McCarthy, and the Pittsburgh Steelers coaching staff as part of the Bill Walsh NFL Diversity Coaching Fellowship. Read more
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GLOBAL MINISTRY CENTER NEWS |
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Rooted in the Church of the Nazarene’s Global Missions legacy, The Cause connects the younger generations to meaningful opportunities—short-term trips, internships, and developmental experiences—across all six regions. To learn more about The Cause, click here.
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Fueling faith, forming leaders, and reaching nations—because of you |
Your generous gift to the World Evangelism Fund helps share Christ’s love, bring hope, and grow communities of faith in places near and far. Thank you for being a vital part of making Christlike disciples in the nations. Learn more
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In Memoriam: 2 October 2026 |
The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received from 28 September - 2 October 2026. Read more
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GMC employment opportunities |
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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