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The Maholobela (left) and Oliphant (right) families

Africa Region announces two new district superintendents

The Africa Region recently announced two new district superintendents: Leholohonolo Michael Oliphant for the Lesotho District and Vincent Peter Maholbela for the Eastern South Africa District.
05 May 2022
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Africa Ordinands

Africa Region celebrates 103 newly ordained men, women

A total of 103 African men and women were ordained at services held across the continent from 5 — 20 March 2022. The district of Senegal ordained its first ministers in nearly a decade.
13 Apr 2022
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Juanita Pate

Remembering Juanita Pate

Juanita Pate, 93, of Charleston, Missouri, passed away 4 April 2022. She was a missionary to South Africa for 38 years.
08 Apr 2022
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Naz News

Oral biblical storytelling helps discipleship in Central Africa Field

The church planting efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continue to grow thanks to the efforts of many pastors and leaders to implement oral Bible storytelling in the native languages.
09 Mar 2022
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2022 Nazarene missionaries commissioned

The Church of the Nazarene's Global Missions office recommended 26 missionaries for commissioning during the 98th General Board Session, held virtually 25-28 February.
02 Mar 2022
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Alabaster Africa Article

Kenya Eastern District completes training center project with help from locals, Alabaster

Thanks to a God-given vision, a united district, focused leaders, and an Alabaster offering, the Kenya Eastern District and Training Centre (KEDTC) has been completed.
10 Feb 2022
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Angola Ordinands

Africa Region celebrates 136 new ordinands

More than 130 people were ordained on the Africa Region during ordination services that took place across the region in October and November 2021. The Church of the Nazarene in Angola ordained a minister for the first time in 10 years.
03 Feb 2022
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General Secretary releases 2021 statistics

General Secretary Gary Hartke and Nazarene Research Services released the annual Church of the Nazarene statistical reports for 2021. Click "read more" to view the report.
28 Jan 2022
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Joseph Penn

Celebrating the life, ministry of Joseph Penn

Joseph Penn, 104, of Hesperia, California, passed away 5 January 2022. He was a retired minister and missionary who served in Eswatini, Mozambique, and South Africa for 40 years.
13 Jan 2022
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Africa Explore Event

Africa Explore helps individuals confirm call to missions

The Africa Region’s Engagement and Equipping team, together with the Personnel and NMI team, recently held its first Explore event since the COVID-19 pandemic.
16 Nov 2021
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