On 25 August 2024, NYI visited Avo Jacinto Manleu, Laulora. He could not attend the worship service every Sunday because his leg was injured, and he lives on the mountain, far from the church. They decided to walk during their trip to Avo Jacinto's place because...
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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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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....
Regional Course of Study Advisory Commitee gather for their annual meeting
Taytay Rizal, Philippines: Members of the Regional Course of Study Advisory Committee (RCOSAC) for the Asia-Pacific Region held an annual three-day meeting at Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary (APNTS) from 21 to 23 August 2024. The RCOSAC meeting's primary...
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, 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
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...
Learning Trip to the Philippines inspires and equips Thai Pastors for ministry
Manila, Philippines: The Southeast Asia (SEA) Field and the Philippines-Micronesia (PM) Field collaborated for a one-week intensive ministry exposure and learning for the local Thai pastors and leaders from the Thailand District. Eight Thai pastors from five local...
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...
Jeremy Page appointed as Missions Teams Coordinator for the Asia-Pacific Region
The Asia-Pacific Region welcomes Jeremy Page as the new regional coordinator of Nazarene Missions Teams (NMT). Jeremy will also serve as the Philippines-Micronesia Field NMT Coordinator. His wife, Lynette, will serve on the regional finance team. The Pages served on...
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
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
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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