Rev. Kafoa Muaror is the Asia-Pacific Regional Director for the Church of the Nazarene. Before serving in various pastoral, district, field, and global leadership roles, Rev. Muaror practiced law, finance, and business management.

His ministry began as a lay pastor at the New Beginnings Church of the Nazarene in Suva, Fiji, where he served as senior pastor for six years. He was ordained in 2010 and elected as District Superintendent of the Fiji District in 2014. In 2019, he and Aggie became missionaries to Papua New Guinea, then served as the Field Strategy Coordinator for the Melanesia South Pacific Field. His passion for discipleship, missions, and leadership development has influenced his service at every level of ministry.

He is married to Akanisi “Aggie,” and they have six children.

Dr. Gustavo A. Crocker was elected the 41st general superintendent of the Church of the Nazarene at the 28th General Assembly in Indianapolis, Indiana, in June 2013.

Prior to his election, Crocker had served as Eurasia regional director since 2004. Previously, he was senior vice president for programs at World Relief Corporation. Gustavo joined World Relief after serving as director of field management for Compassion International. Other ministry included several years as administrative director of Nazarene Compassionate Ministries International in Kansas City, Missouri, and three years as regional coordinator of Nazarene Compassionate Ministries out of Quito, Ecuador.

A Guatemalan by birth, Dr. Crocker was ordained as an elder in the Church of the Nazarene on the Mid-Atlantic District. He is a licensed architect with a master’s degree in community planning from the University of Cincinnati, where he attended as a Fulbright Scholar. As a Latin American Leadership Scholar, he earned a Ph.D. in organizational leadership at Regent University. In 2014, Olivet Nazarene University honored him with a Doctor of Divinity degree for his contribution to the development of the global church.

Dr. Crocker has taught in various universities of Latin America, Europe, and the United States. He has also been a guest lecturer at several seminaries, colleges, and universities in the United States, Latin America, Asia, and Europe. Proficient in several languages, Dr. Crocker has authored several books and articles in Spanish and English, and his writings have been translated into more than 20 languages.

Dr. Crocker and his wife, Rachel, have two grown daughters, Raquel and Beth.

Rev. Lynne Bollinger is an ordained elder and missionary with the Church of the Nazarene, currently serving in Manila, Philippines. She is the Associate Professor of Intercultural Studies and Christian Ministry at APNTS and the Asia-Pacific Regional Coordinator for Nazarene Women in Leadership. She is passionate about inspiring the Church to live into its cross-cultural and counter-cultural identity. Lynne loves hosting people in her home with Larry, her spontaneous, fun-seeking spouse, a certified barbecue judge, an avid photographer, a Boston Celtics super fan, and President of APNTS. Larry and Lynne have three young adult children who serve and lead in the Church of the Nazarene in various ways in the United States.

Ordained in 1998 in the Church of Scotland, Rev. Jim Richie has pastored several local congregations in Scotland and Canada. The Church of the Nazarene recognized his ordination credentials in 2013. Before being appointed Eurasia Regional Director, he served in dual leadership roles as the British Isles North District superintendent and as senior pastor of the Trinity Church of the Nazarene, Perth, Scotland.

Rev. Ritchie gave his life to Christ at 16 and said he “almost immediately had a passion for missions.” Jim and his wife, Maggie, have five adult children, two grandsons, and one granddaughter.

Originally from South Korea, Dr. Mija Wi has lived and served as a mission practitioner and academic in diverse countries, such as Bangladesh, the Philippines, and the UK. Her experience in Bangladesh and the Philippines led her to explore the meaning of the scriptural expression ‘good news to the poor’ in Luke’s Gospel, both in its biblical context and considering its implications in today’s world.

Continuing her journey as a “resident alien” in the UK, Dr. Wi has been exploring the intersection of her multiple identities—Asian woman, church minister, and Bible teacher. At the heart of this exploration is Bridging Worlds, a center for those seeking to find a “home” or “community” in Christ while navigating the complexities of multiple identities.

Alongside teaching and directing the Centre at Nazarene Theological College, Manchester, Dr. Mija Wi co-pastored Manchester YeDam Church of the Nazarene for the last eight years (2017 – 2025) with her husband, Eun Ho. They have recently started a new church plant, Warwick YeDam Church of the Nazarene in Warwick, UK. (2025 – present).

Corey Jones is an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene.  Corey has served as the Lead Pastor of Crossroads Tabernacle Church of the Nazarene in Fort Worth, Texas, for  29 years.  Corey and his wife, Beth Ann, graduated from Olivet Nazarene University and married for 34 years.  Corey received a Master’s in Theological Studies from Southern Methodist University, Perkins School of Theology in Dallas, Texas.  Corey and Beth Ann have two grown sons, Matthew and Luke.  Corey’s parents are both ordained elders in the COTN, and his father was a district superintendent in Texas. 

Dr. Rob McCorkle travels the country full-time as a commissioned evangelist in the Church of the Nazarene, speaking and imparting kingdom truths into pastors, leaders, and congregations across denominational lines. He desires to equip the body of Christ to sustain revival cultures that transform their communities and regions. Rob and his wife, Cindy, are the founders of Fire School Ministries, a ministry dedicated to writing and developing resources focused on helping people remain Scripture-fed and Spirit-led. 

David Gonzalez is an ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene and has served as the Global NYI Director since March 2019. He also co-pastors the Hispanic Ministry at Central Church of the Nazarene in Lenexa, Kansas, USA.

Born and raised in Mexico as the middle child of a pastoral family, David has dedicated his life to ministry. Before his current role, he served as a missionary in the Mesoamerica and South America regions, holding several ministry positions, including NYI Regional Coordinator (Mesoamerica), Leadership Development Coordinator, and Field Strategy Coordinator for the North Andean Field. With over 25 years of experience in youth ministry, he has served in various capacities at the local, district, field, regional, and global ministry groups. 

David holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Veracruz in Mexico and completed the ordination course through the Mexican Nazarene Theological Seminary. He later earned a Master’s degree in Religious Sciences from the Seminario Nazareno de las Américas in Costa Rica.

David has remained deeply committed to developing and equipping young leaders throughout his ministry. He believes that to be a truly missional church, children, youth, and adults must serve together in unity. 

David is married to Tabita Gonzalez, originally from Brazil, whom he met at an NYI event in South Africa. They have two energetic and wonderful boys, Lucas (12) and Jeremias (10), and they currently live in Kansas City, USA.

Sam Barber was elected as the Global Nazarene Discipleship Director in July 2024. Most recently, Sam served the church as the District Superintendent of the South Central Ohio District. He and his wife, Jill, have been lead pastors at four churches for 30 years. Their ministry journey has taken them from Ohio to North Carolina and Kansas before returning to South Central Ohio.

Dr. Barber holds a Doctor of Ministry from Nazarene Theological Seminary in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship. Sam enjoys adventure, whether that be on the face of a rock, lost in the woods on a trail, or hitting the open road by motorcycle.  

Sam is passionate about discipleship and believes that the Great Commission is not reserved for the spiritually elite but is instead the very heart of the gospel and interwoven with the decision to follow Jesus.

Sam is married to Jill, who has served in ministry and leadership roles across the years in the local church, the business world, and the denomination. She currently serves on the staff of Nazarene Discipleship International, overseeing marketing and events. 

Cheryl Chamberlain Crouch, a proud alumna of Southern Nazarene University, has served as a missionary in Papua New Guinea alongside her husband, Jeff, and has continued to provide leadership for supporting missions as a local and district NMI president. She was recently elected as the Global Director of Nazarene Missions International (NMI), effective June 1, 2025. As NMI Global Director, Cheryl will inspire and equip NMI volunteers worldwide who serve as advocates for global missions in over 30,000 local congregations in 165 world areas.

For the past several years, Cheryl has spoken for numerous children’s camps, missions, conventions, and women’s retreats. She has authored over 35 books published with Zondervan, Beacon Hill, and The Foundry, as well as many teaching and curriculum projects. 

Cheryl has served as Chair of the Global Education and Clergy Development Committee, as a member of the Church of the Nazarene General Board Executive Committee, and  Secretary of the Southern Nazarene University Board of Trustees.  

Jeff and Cheryl have four children: Byron, Bradley, Brookelyn, and Bethany. In recognition of her service to Southern Nazarene University, the Global Church of the Nazarene, and her ongoing support of Christian Secondary and Higher Education, Southern Nazarene University awarded Cheryl the Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters in May 2025.

Salote Meredith is a passionate Christian leader, prayer intercessor, and advocate for women’s transformation in Samoa. She holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of New England, Australia, and is pursuing a Ministry Certificate. As NMI President at Ululoloa Church of the Nazarene, Salote serves faithfully in ministry and discipleship. She is actively involved with Light of Hope, a non-profit organization supporting victims of domestic violence and incarcerated women through the “Women at the City Gates” initiative.

Her life motto, “No winning in life without Christ,” reflects her commitment to mentoring the next generation and integrating godly values into national development.

Rev Merilyn Wutsik is an ordained elder of the Church of the Nazarene, who serves in Jiwaka Province, Papua New Guinea.

She is passionate about sharing GOD’s greatest love through her role in the prayer ministry and Nazarene Women in Leadership.

She describes her testimony as, “I want to serve Him in the Church that He is building and guarantees that ‘the gates of hell shall not prevail against it’. This church is the church that never ceases but is steadfast in prayer.  The driving force of my ministry is prayer and the cross of JESUS, which is my anchor in life and ministry.  Prayer has been my passion, where my hands and feet cannot reach, my prayer can.”

He is the host of Against the Flow. In 2014, he won a KBP Golden Dove Award for “Best Radio Jock of the Year.” An ordained minister, he serves as the lead pastor of The Church of the Nazarene in Taytay, Rizal, after serving in the youth ministry for over two decades, where they founded the youth movement, Generation Congregation (GenCon).  

He finished AB Theology at Evangelical Theological College of the Philippines and his Master of Arts in Christian Communication at Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary.
 On December 11, 2013, he married his ministry partner Ricci Luna. They now have two children: Naz and Kalix. 
He likes to play basketball, go biking, go on food trips, and do other fun things, but above all loves Jesus!

Erna has served the church since 2007, from being a working student until she became a professional. She has served pastors and church leaders needing her expertise in her field around the world. She is currently serving in a Creative Access area with her family. She also serves as the SENT Project coordinator, a ministry that serves and supports overseas workers to fulfill their calling as God’s sent missionaries

Pastora Christine T. Mosuela has been serving as the Pastor of the pioneering Clark Church of the Nazarene located within the former Clark Air Force Base since 2022.  She is currently pursuing her master’s degree at the Asia Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary through the Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies program. She has held various positions in NMI, starting from Local NMI to District President. She was the first Field NMI Coordinator for the Philippines-Micronesia Field, after which she became the Regional NMI Coordinator for the Asia-Pacific Region, elected during the 24th NMI Global Convention. 

She is married to Atty. Erick Nolan G. Mosuela. Throughout their 26 years of marriage, they have been blessed with three children: Euwan Nathan (25), Erine (21), and Ericka (19).  She worked with Clark Development Corporation as a Senior Marketing Officer until her early retirement in 2023, allowing her to become a full-time Pastor and dedicate herself to her roles as Regional NMI Coordinator and Global NMI President.

Dr. Bruce was born in Adelaide, South Australia, and grew up in a Nazarene parsonage. His parents were among the first Nazarene families in the Church of the Nazarene in southern Australia. He is married to Jacqueline (49 years), and they have three children: Belinda (now deceased), Tim, and Mitch. They also have two grandsons, Denbigh and Levi. 

Bruce holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy from the University of South Australia, a Diploma of Biblical Studies from Nazarene Theological College in Australia and New Zealand, a Master of Divinity from Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, and a Doctor of Education from Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia. At various times, and sometimes concurrently, he has served as a pastor, District Superintendent, Field Strategy Coordinator for Australia and New Zealand, and Principal of Nazarene Theological College in Australia and New Zealand. He currently serves part-time as the Asia Pacific Region Education Coordinator. Above all, Bruce identifies as a pastor. He is passionate about the opportunities bi-vocational pastoring creates to engage with those outside the Christian faith. Through his involvement in theological education, he is committed to outcomes-based education, emphasizing the formation of both lay and clergy Christian ministers.

Dr. Marie Joy Pring-Faraz is the Academic Dean at Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary (APNTS). She is a Langham Partnership scholar and was the 2022-2023 resident research scholar at the Nagel Institute for World Christianity. She holds a Ph.D. in Transformational Development and integrates theology with justice, resilience, and holistic development. A consultant for women in poverty and at-risk children, she collaborates with organizations like the International Justice Mission Philippines, ECPAT International, and Philippine Children’s Ministry Network. Through leadership and advocacy, she empowers faith communities to address challenges with transformative solutions.

Dr. Donghwan (Bill) Kwon is a missionary and educator serving as the Southeast Asia Field Strategy Coordinator. He leads church planting, discipleship, and leadership training across the Field.

He is married to Mill, and they were blessed with 4 children.