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The Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific is one of six regional areas of the Global Church of the Nazarene denomination. APNAZ spans from Mongolia in the north to the New Zealand towards the south, covering from Myanmar from the west and most of the Pacific Islands to the east.

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2,799

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2,352

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61

Districts

32

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A Message from Dr. Kafoa Muaror, Asia-Pacific Regional Director

A Message from Dr. Kafoa Muaror, Asia-Pacific Regional Director

 Dr. Kafoa Muaror extends his warm greetings to everyone in the Asia-Pacific Region. He is eager to connect and serve the Lord through this new role. Dr. Muaror will begin his new assignment as regional director of the Asia-Pacific Region on 1 September 2024....

Asia-Pacific Region honors Mark and Linda Louw

Asia-Pacific Region honors Mark and Linda Louw

Taytay, Rizal, Philippines—22 August 2024: The Asia-Pacific Regional Office honors Mark and Linda Louw, outgoing regional director, during their final visit to the Philippines on 22 August 2024. Regional ministry coordinators, regional office staff, APNTS faculty and...

Shechem Children’s Home undergoes significant renovation

Shechem Children’s Home undergoes significant renovation

Shechem Children's Home, an assessment center aiding the survivors of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children, is currently undergoing significant renovation aimed at expanding its capacity and improving its facilities. Operated by the Church of the Nazarene...

Vanuatu District celebrates National Children’s Day

Vanuatu District celebrates National Children’s Day

The nation of Vanuatu goes on a public holiday to celebrate National Children’s Day, which falls on July 24th each year. It is an annual event that allows families to spend extra time together with their children, to promote the welfare and well-being of children, and...

Five New Mission Churches Emerge from NCM Disaster Response Efforts

Five New Mission Churches Emerge from NCM Disaster Response Efforts

Davao, Philippines - The term "disaster" can evoke painful thoughts, but when approached with an open heart and a willingness to assist those impacted by calamities, it can lead to incredible opportunities for impactful ministry. When the flood disaster struck various...

Central Philippine Nazarene College Hosts 2nd Grand Alumni Homecoming

Central Philippine Nazarene College Hosts 2nd Grand Alumni Homecoming

Cebu City, Philippines: The Central Philippine Nazarene College (CPNC), formerly known as the Visayan Nazarene Bible College (VNBC), held its 2nd grand alumni homecoming from 9 to 11 July 2024. The three-day event took place on the school’s campus at St. Mary’s Drive...

Laity Retreat transforms and equips men and women in Jiwaka District

Laity Retreat transforms and equips men and women in Jiwaka District

Kudjip, Papua New Guinea: Jiwaka District organized its second Laity Retreat on 27-30 June 2024 at Kudjip, Papua New Guinea. More than 147 laywomen and men from 37 local churches participated in this gathering. In the evenings, hundreds also attended as they opened...

Strategic Vision Planning inspires leaders in the Timor Leste District

Strategic Vision Planning inspires leaders in the Timor Leste District

Dili, Timor Leste: The Timor Leste District pastors and lay leaders gathered for strategic vision planning from 17 to 19 July 2024 in the local church in Dili. Sealand Field Strategy Coordinator Rev. Stephen Gualberto facilitated the vision planning. The field also...

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