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The Well celebrates those baptized, welcomed into new membership, or granted local and district licenses.

Missouri church celebrates baptisms, new members in special service

The Well Church of the Nazarene in Springfield, Missouri, held a Night of Celebration, baptizing 32 people and welcoming 53 new members. In addition, 11 people received their local minister’s license and one person was recognized for receiving a district license.
19 Feb 2021
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Jimmy Lipkin and Paul Sr.

Paul Holderfield Sr. (Left), and Jimmy Lipkin (Right) reconcile and finish their handshake. 

Arkansas church continues founder's legacy of racial reconciliation

Friendly Chapel Church of the Nazarene has been a beacon of hope for racial reconciliation in the Deep South since its inception. The work of Paul Holderfield Sr., the church’s founder, continues to live on through the North Little Rock church as it provides a refuge for anyone in need, regardless
12 Feb 2021
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Florida pastor uses app to disciple congregation

Ashok Dhanarajan, pastor of Lake City Church of the Nazarene in Florida, has been able to enhance his church’s discipleship efforts during the pandemic through the Nazarene Connect app.
12 Feb 2021
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Reconciliation Ministries Grads

Reconciliation Ministries students celebrate their graduation through their various programs.

South Carolina ministry helps addicts reconcile with God, self, family

Zachary Gibson had been addicted to drugs since he was 13. After his wife left him and took their children, he entered Reconciliation Ministries in Columbia, South Carolina, which changed the trajectory of his life for the better.
05 Feb 2021
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Moving Min

Moving Ministers: January 2021

Compiled by the General Secretary's Office from district reports, Moving Ministers is a monthly listing of Nazarene ministers in new assignments on the USA/Canada Region. Click to read the January report.
02 Feb 2021
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Reconciliation Ministries

Nazarenes in the News: January 2021

Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of online news articles featuring Nazarene churches or church members.
29 Jan 2021
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Kenyan pastor's leap of faith leads to intercontinental partnership

Joshua Kibayu, a pastor in Ogembo, Kenya, took a leap of faith which has resulted in a partnership that provides leadership development, discipleship, and financial support for Kibayu, the Nazarene church in Ogembo, and its orphanage.
29 Jan 2021
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Tom Nees

A legacy of compassion: Remembering Tom Nees

Thomas Nees passed away 24 January 2021. Nees served the Church of the Nazarene in many capacities, including as director of the USA/Canada Mission/Evangelism Office and as Nazarene Compassionate Ministries director for the USA and Canada.
28 Jan 2021
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Sandra Lopez

Sandra López passes away

Sandra López, 47, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away from complications due to COVID-19 on 20 January 2021. She was the wife of Benjamín López, superintendent of the Southwest Latin American District. Sandra was born 12 April 1974 in Mexico City, Mexico, to José Emiliano Pérez Juárez and Adela
22 Jan 2021
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Jodi Getson Studio

Pastor Jodi Getson records sermon for Oxford Naz Online in their studio

USA/Canada congregations explore fully online churches

When COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions caused many North American churches to re-evaluate their ministries, Jodi Getson and Mike Wheeler began exploring the concept of entirely online operations.
22 Jan 2021
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