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In January 2025, eight leaders and 34 Nazarene missionary kids from five world regions gathered for Rendezvous. This event provided high school participants with resources for navigating the transition between cultures, intentional time in Scripture, and opportunities to learn valuable skills to

The Church of the Nazarene's Global Missions office recommended 13 missionaries for commissioning during the 101st General Board session, held in Johannesburg, South Africa, 20-24 February.

The Church of the Nazarene announced the following retiring missionaries during the 101st Session of the General Board. As individuals, they have given a combined 123 years of service to God through the Church of the Nazarene.

Duane David Baty, 69, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away from glioblastoma on 16 October 2024, at home surrounded by his family. He was a retired missionary and minister who served in the Philippines and Cambodia for 25 years.

More than 60 missionaries and their families serving on the Mesoamerican Region gathered in Panama for a retreat titled “Pure in Heart,” held 26-29 September. During the retreat, the missionaries enjoyed praise and worship, sermons from God's Word, training, fellowship, and rest.

Nazarene Missions International of the Central Argentine District organized a missions trip to southern Paraguay to serve and bless the churches there. District leaders hoped a key takeaway for the participants would be significant experiences that awakened calls to go, send, and give so that the

Teryl “Terry” Ketchum, 72, of Lacey, Washington, passed away 19 July 2024. He was a retired missionary who served in France, Martinique, and Haiti. He served as a minister in Idaho, Washington, and Kansas.

Allen Wilson, 94, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away 1 August 2024. He was a missionary who served for 37 years across the Mesoamerica and South America regions in Guatemala, El Salvador, Colombia, and as the district superintendent of Costa Rica.

Hortence Balibanga, 54, of Yaounde, Cameroon, passed away 16 July 2024. She was a missionary, serving the Church of the Nazarene in Cameroon since 2018. Hortence was a prayer warrior. Her heart was to reach orphans, and she had a passion for women’s ministry.

More than 15 students and leaders from Point Loma Nazarene University embarked on a missions trip to the Philippines in May, partnering with local church leaders and Nazarenes.