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Gerphas Oure passes away

Gerphas Oure, superintendent of the Kenya Central District, passed away 21 February after a long battle with cancer. Greg Crofford, a missionary to Kenya, shared a recent memory of Oure. "At the district assembly a few weeks ago, I was honored to pray for our D.S. and many gathered around to lay
01 Mar 2017
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2017 Nazarene Missionary Candidates

The Church of the Nazarene's Global Mission office recommended 15 missionaries for appointment during the Church of the Nazarene's 94th Session of the General Board Monday, 27 February in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. David and Jennifer Allen have served together as intern missionaries since April
27 Feb 2017
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South Africa church strives to transform community

Durban, a South African city of more than three million people on the Indian Ocean coast, is Africa's largest and busiest port city. Durban has much to offer tourists, but is also home to problems like drugs, homelessness, addiction, joblessness, and hopelessness. Morningside Community Church of the
15 Feb 2017
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Africa youth 'chosen to change' at NYC

Nazarene Youth Conference Africa 2016 kicked off 14 December 2016 at the Good News Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. More than 500 people filled the auditorium for a night of music, spiritual dance, spoken word, and a message of encouragement from Nazarene church member and retired
12 Jan 2017
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Radio ministry brings hope during Ebola crisis

Lee and Bouyanue When thousands of Ebola-stricken people in Karnplay City, Liberia, were separated into quarantine camps to prevent the disease from spreading, Nazarenes took an innovative approach to reach them with the hope of Jesus and also combat myths and disinformation about the disease.
15 Dec 2016
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Nazarene youth leaders discuss new ministry methods at global gathering

Nazarene youth leaders from around the world attended the Lausanne Movement Younger Leaders Gathering. Nine youth leaders represented the Church of the Nazarene at the Lausanne Movement Younger Leaders Gathering this summer in Indonesia. The group connected with influential figures in youth
09 Dec 2016
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South Africa's Nazarene Inn serves as place of refuge

During her adult life, Claire Paulse has worked as a principal at a school outside of Cape Town, South Africa, for children with special needs. As part of this responsibility, sometimes she is called upon to remove children from abusive or destructive situations by social services in South Africa.
28 Nov 2016
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SANU holds 'grand and glorious' graduation

Southern Africa Nazarene University celebrated its 7th graduation 28 October as 374 students accepted their degrees from Africa's newest Nazarene educational institution. Vice Chancellor Winnie Nhlengethwa said it was "A grand and glorious celebration." As is the custom in Swaziland, King Mswati III
17 Nov 2016
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Gilberto Évora remembered

Photo via Epistola Online Gilberto Évora, a retired Nazarene pastor, district superintendent, and missionary, went home to be with the Lord October 13 at age 90. He pastored several local churches in Cabo Verde and was the first national elected district superintendent in Cabo Verde. Évora also
28 Oct 2016
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South Africa churches unite

During decades of apartheid in South Africa, society was segregated by law, including the church. Today many churches continue to be segregated to some degree because of language or the comfort of worshipping with those who have a similar "style" to themselves. On the RSA Gauteng District, which is
14 Oct 2016
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