General Secretary Gary Hartke and Nazarene Research Services released the annual Church of the Nazarene statistical report for 2025. This detailed report documents the missional activities of the denomination on a global scale, showing weekly worship attendance growth for the Church of the Nazarene over the statistical year. “It is always a highlight when we
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on 28 October 2025 as a catastrophic Category 5 storm. Melissa was the strongest storm in recorded history to ever make landfall on the island nation. Extremely strong winds and excessive rainfall left a trail of devastation across the western and southern sides of the island, demolishing or damaging
United in His presence, God renews vision, character, and mission. Panama City hosted the Mesoamerica Region’s Superintendents’ Retreat, “Celebrad,” (Celebrate) held October 20–23, 2025, at the Marriott Albrook Mall Hotel. The gathering brought together district superintendents and their spouses for worship, teaching, and fellowship with the purpose of inspiring and renewing district leadership—strengthening family life, unity
The Board of General Superintendents has elected Jimmy De Gouveia to the position of Mesoamerica regional director, effective 1 November 2025. The Church of the Nazarene’s General Board ratified the election with an email vote coordinated by General Secretary Gary Hartke. David Busic, jurisdictional general superintendent for Mesoamerica, and Jim Ritchie, Global Missions director, prayerfully
