News & Updates
Typhoon Devastates Hong Kong, Macau and South China
South China: On Wednesday, August 23, 2017, South China was struck by a strong typhoon that brought massive...
Prayers for missionary in Saipan for the passing of his mother
Saipan, Micronesia: It is with deep sadness that we share of the passing on August 14 of Laurel Jean Bohall Burcher,...
Church Responds in the Midst of Conflict in Southern Philippines
Southern Philippines: On May 23, 2017, an armed-conflict erupted in a city in the southern part of the Philippines...
Taiwan District Mourns Loss of Wife of Former District Superintendent
Taiwan: On the early morning of Saturday, August 5, 2017, Mrs. Lin Hsiu Feng, wife of former Taiwan District...
South Pacific NTC receives scholarship for student tablets
A new theology school graduate steps down from the bus that has brought him home. Behind him are several years of study in which he has been challenged; his...
Hindustani woman starts churches in Fiji
Is it a greater miracle to see God heal someone or give them the courage to give away a meal when they hardly have enough for themselves? The way that God is...
Jack Holstead remembered
On July 11, John "Jack" Hiram Holstead went to be with the Lord. He was born May 31, 1929, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and became a naturalized U.S. citizen...
Swaziland, PNG retired missionary Joann Larson passes away
Nampa, Idaho Thursday, July 11, 2013 Retired Nazarene missionary Joann Barbara Larson passed away on July 7 at the age of 80. She accepted the Lord as her...
Asia-Pacific Regional Caucus election results
Singapore Thursday, July 11, 2013 During the Asia-Pacific Regional Caucuses at the Church of the Nazarene's 28th General Assembly, delegates from...
Retired missionary Virginia Helling passes away
Global Ministry Center Tuesday, July 9, 2013 Retired Nazarene missionary Virginia G. (Hubbard) Helling passed away on June 27. She was 92. She was...
Indonesia NTC Alumni Commit to Support alma mater
Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia Thursday, June 13, 2013 More than 70 alumni from as far away as East Timor and Australia arrived at Indonesia Nazarene...
Challenge to Make Disciples in the Philippines
Pasig City, Philippines Thursday, June 6, 2013 The Lord moved in a mighty way May 22-25th, as more than 7,000 people from 61 nations joined together at the...
Living Water – Brings Light to the Hospital and Hearts in PNG
Kudjip, Papua New Guinea Thursday, May 23, 2013 When we think about sharing the gospel, we think of the “living water.” This takes on a whole new meaning at...
Urgent Call To Prayer
Dear Colleagues: Greetings in the grace and peace of Jesus Christ. We have attached a letter from the Board of General Superintendents, calling Nazarenes...
Asia-Pacific Region welcomes new Regional Director
Elected by the Board of General Superintendents and ratified by the General Board, Rev. Mark Louw has been selected prayerfully to lead the Asia-Pacific...
Christchurch, New Zealand – Quakes
Please pray for people in Christchurch, New Zealand, who were shaken by a series of five earthquakes ranging from 4.0 to 5.9 on Friday morning, Dec. 23....
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Around the Region is the Official Newsletter of the Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific. Released Bi-Weekly with all the events, gatherings and announcements all around the Asia-Pacific Region.