
News & Updates

Asia-Pacific Churches Arise in Powerful Regional Conference
Manila, Philippines: ARISE 2025: Jesus is Building His Church, Asia-Pacific Regional Conference, gathered more than...
First Leadership Team Formed for Nusa Tenggara & Maluku District
Indonesia: On 27-29 June 2025, the Nusa Tenggara & Maluku District held their first Organizational Meeting &...
Taiwan Nazarene Theological College Celebrates Historic Milestone with Largest Graduating Class Yet
Taipei, Taiwan – 21 June 2025: Taiwan Nazarene Theological College (or TNTC) saw a record-breaking graduating class...
A New Chapter Begins: ANZ Field NYI/NMI Pioneer Mission Trip to Papua New Guinea
Kudjip, Papua New Guinea: From 28 June to 6 July 2025, A groundbreaking 8-day mission trip brought young leaders from...

Rebuilding Lives: A Community Response to Trauma in Myanmar
Sein Pan Evacuation Center, Mandalay, Myanmar: From 15 to 17 April 2025, a trauma-informed care initiative provided essential psychosocial support to 139 to...

A legacy of love, purpose and calling: A tribute to Rev. Dr. Robert Leroy “Bob” Woodruff
Rev. Dr. Robert Leroy "Bob" Woodruff was a Nazarene missionary who dedicated his life to serving the people of Jiwaka from his early years until his passing....

Philippine Nazarene College Holds Commencement Exercises
La Trinidad, Benguet Philippines: On 11 April 2025, Philippine Nazarene College (PNC) held its Commencement Exercises with the theme “Dare to Lead”, inspired...

The Journey of Grace in Refugee Camp through Jesus Film Team
After the military coup in 2021, Myanmar has faced severe civil war in all regions. This crisis continually drives citizens to neighboring countries. It is...

APNTS welcomes its new Academic Dean
On 10 April 2025, Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary announced its new Academic Dean, Dr. Marie Joy Pring-Faraz. She will begin in her new role on 3...

Myanmar recovery efforts underway after deadly earthquake
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, 28 March. The disaster has claimed more than 3,100 lives in Myanmar, with...

Nazarene General Hospital hosted its first Chaplaincy Training
Kudjip, Papua New Guinea: On 7 to 11 March 2025, the Nazarene General Hospital held a first-of-its-kind Chaplains' Training Day at the Mission Station in...

Jesus Film Team leaders gathered for enhancement training
Yangon, Myanmar: The Southeast Asia Field Jesus Film Ministry held an Enhancement Training from 15 to 17 March 25 at the City Golf Hotel in Yangon, Myanmar....

A Legacy of Faith and Service: The Ministry Journey of Rev. Nemie Dagandan Babao
For over four decades, Rev. Nemie D. Babao faithfully served the Lord, planting churches, nurturing souls, and leading with unwavering dedication. Though he...

NYI 101: Asia-Pacific NYI Online Gathering
On 22 March 2025, around forty NYI participants from across the Asia-Pacific Region gathered online via Zoom to learn about NYI's purpose and ministry, led by...

Sealands Field Celebrates Its first Phase 3 District
The Java-Bali District was inaugurated on 18 March 2025 as the first Phase 3 District in the Sealands Field. Jurisdictional General Superintendent, Dr....

Faith Through the Storm: Japan District Assembly 2025
Osaka, Japan: Despite the delay caused by a snowstorm, the Japan District successfully held its District Assembly from 7 to 9 March 2025. Pastors and...
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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.