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Leadership training equips Venezuela, Ecuador participants

The South America Region recently held two training seminars — one in Colombia and one in Ecuador — hosted by the Wesleyan Institute of Nazarene Identity to develop and strengthen skills, knowledge, and experience among outstanding leaders on the region.  Read more

Chile retreat promotes personal development

The Church of the Nazarene in Chile held its third national retreat for pastors, their children, and other leaders in La Serena. The retreat focused on equipping the participants to build themselves up so that they can then build up others. Read more

Retired missionary Roma Gates passes

Retired missionary Roma Gates passed away at the age of 87. Read more

Cultivating community: Ministry in Argentina grows relationships

Encuentro Orgánico, a garden in Fátima, Argentina, provides a place for people living without resources to learn about plants and a healthy diet. The ministry has also expanded to include adult and teen Bible studies, prayer meetings, shared meals, and other activities centered on the community. Read more

Flags of the Nations: Chile

Each week, the Church of the Nazarene's Global Ministry Center proudly flies a flag of one of the many nations in which the denomination is present in ministry. This week's flag: Chile, South America Region. Click "read more" for information on the country, including what year the denomination entered Chile and how many Nazarenes are there today. Read more

Peru national retreat attracts more than 600 pastors

More than 600 pastors were moved by a call to holiness at a national pastors’ retreat in Peru, taking what they learned back to their home churches. Read more

Thousands participate in NYC Brazil

More than 2,000 people gathered in Campinas, Brazil, for the country's Nazarene Youth Conference. The event included times of worship, communion, and service.  Read more

Venezuela church starts mission in new community

El Caujaro Church of the Nazarene in Venezuela overcame many obstacles to successfully plant a church-type mission in an unreached neighborhood as part of the South America Region’s Living the Great Commission initiative. Read more