The Java Bali District was inaugurated as the first Phase 3 district in the Sealands Field on 18 March 2025. Jurisdictional General Superintendent Gustavo Crocker led the inauguration during the Java Bali District Assembly.

The Java Bali District was organized in 1980. Missionary George Rench was the first district superintendent, followed by missionary Robert McCroskey. In 1988, Stefanus Hartoyo became the first Indonesian to become the district superintendent, which Peter Sunadi, Yohaned Winoto, and Obaja Sigit then continued. The Church of the Nazarene Java Bali District has around 70 active local churches and around 4000 full members.

“Praise the LORD, our long prayer to become Phase 3 has finally been answered,” said Obaja Sigit Karyono, superintendent of the Java Bali District. “I have led this district for approximately nine years in a journey of faith that is not easy because of the vastness of the district. However, all can be done because of the grace of the Lord, who is always present in the journey of his Church and gives wisdom and power. May this district become more mature and bear much fruit for the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. All glory to his wonderful name.”

--Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific Region