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Australia church starts worship service for refugees

Thornbury Community Church, a Nazarene church in a suburb of Melbourne, Australia, is learning what it means to welcome their neighbor and become a globally minded body of believers by reaching out to refugees in the community. Read more

Philippines churches respond after volcano eruption

The Church of the Nazarene is providing assistance to evacuation centers after about 80,000 families living near the Philippines’ most active volcano were evacuated. Read more

Nazarenes in the News

Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of online news articles featuring Nazarene churches or church members. In the news this week: Michigan pastor continues to serve his community after 85 years (video) ... Idaho pastor offers English lessons for immigrants ... Michigan church donates computers to project in Panama. Read more

Baskets of Love in Venezuela

Carmen, a single mother in Venezuela, was struggling to find a job and provide for her family. She started dropping her children off at local Nazarene church so she could figure out what to do, but slowly noticed changes in her children that made her want to know more about the church. Read more

Pastors receive first aid certification for mental health

A group of 25 pastors from Puerto Rico's Eastern District recently attended a workshop to become certified in "First Aid for Mental Health." Read more

Small church takes on ‘giant’ challenges in Indiana

Pastor Javier Mondragon uses his experience from hometown in Cuernavaca, Mexico, to influence the Church of the Nazarene's missional impact on Fort Wayne, Indiana. Read more

For girls, by girls: Youth-led justice club changes future for hundreds

In Sumprecia Yaro’s rural village in northeastern Ghana, girls are expected to marry and devote their entire lives to supporting and serving their husband, children, and extended family. Sumprecia founded the Nazarene Girls for Justice Club, which has helped hundreds of girls gain an education or vocational training and receive emotional and spiritual support. Read more

Saving grace

More than 2 billion people around the world don't use formal banking systems. Through savings and credit associations, community members are able to take out small loans to help grow their businesses. (via NCM Magazine)  Read more