Book Review: Faithful to the Call – Women in Ministry (ed. Carla Sunberg)
Book Review by Rev. Mária Gusztinné Tulipán - Rector of European Nazarene College. Faithful to the Call is a book on the topic of women in ministry with a collection of studies and reflections retelling the restoration story. The ten chapters are written from historical, biblical, theological, and practical perspectives [...]
Davide – stories of impact
Davide from our Eurasia North Field answers the question 'How have you seen the church be faithful in your context?' He shares a moving story of how the church in Ukraine has been bringing the hope and love of Christ to their communities "because the light shines in [...]
Ordinations 2022 in India
We are delighted to share photos from the recent ordination services in India. Rev. Sunil Dandge, Field Strategy Coordinator for India shares, “On the first visit of Dr. Busic [to India] there were 12 ordinations in 3 different Assembly locations with powerful and clear exhortation to live an exemplary life [...]
Bangladesh National Discipleship Youth Conference
From 5th to 7th May, the youth in Bangladesh spent three days together for their National Discipleship Youth Conference. All 5 Districts were represented by 265 young people and many ministry leaders who were there to support and encourage them! Alen Bala, NYI President South District of Bangladesh says, “We [...]
Nazarene Churches in Hungary supporting Ukrainians who are displaced
Maria Gusztinné Tulipán, shares with us an update about how the churches in Hungary are helping provide aid and resources to those who are displaced from and within Ukraine. ————— The latest trip took place on 23rd April, which included taking clothes, medical, grocery and baby care items that the [...]
German Nazarenes sell Pad Thai at Community Market to raise money for WEF
On Sunday 24th April, the Gottmadingen Church of the Nazarene, participated in their town's spring market - something which they have been doing for over 20 years! The Church stalls are a highlight of the market, as they sell pad thai which is cooked and served by members of the [...]
Dutch District sends van and supplies to Ukraine
Anneke Nicolai, the NMI President of the Dutch District, shares with us how the churches across the District donated generously to raise funds to buy a van and supplies to send to Ukraine. ———— It is a well-known fact that the Dutch generously donate money to projects to help people [...]
Getting to Know Dr. David Busic, General Superintendent in Jurisdiction – Eurasia Region
In late 2021, Dr. David Busic, one of the international Nazarene denomination’s six general superintendents, began a two-year period of jurisdiction of the Eurasia Region. As part of his service, he is promoting a new global initiative, Way, Truth, and Life. Its objective is to resource the church across diverse [...]
Ordinations Across the Region – March 2022
Last month, Regional Director Jim Ritchie was joined by General Superintendent Dr. David Busic, as they presided over 5 District Assemblies and 7 ordination services. On Wednesday 9th March, General Superintendent Dr. David Busic, ordained 5 new elders in Paris - the first ordinations in France since 2009! On March [...]
NCM conference Eastern Mediterranean Field 2022
After a long wait due to Covid-19, the Nazarene Compassionate Ministries conference for the Eastern Mediterranean Field took place this past weekend! Over 50 Nazarene leaders representing seven countries came to Jordan to participate in the event. Held about an hour north of the capital city of Amman, the [...]
Ukrainian Nazarenes persevere despite challenges
Violence in Ukraine continues to escalate as Russian attacks increasingly impact the civilian population. The number of Ukrainians who have fled the country now exceeds two million. Many describe the struggles they face, either within Ukraine or as they flee the country. Amid such crisis and uncertainty, Nazarene workers continue to serve [...]
Nazarenes partner with businesses and organizations to support refugees in Romania
BUCHAREST, ROMANIA -- Since February 27th, the Blessings Church of the Nazarene has been working tirelessly to accommodate Ukrainian refugees fleeing from the war in their home country. In the church building and at the Viilor property, we’ve had a constant flow of people coming and going. Some people [...]
Celebrating and Reflecting on International Women’s Day in Eurasia
On International Women's Day, we have a special video and devotional from Revd Maria Gusztinné Tulipán, Rector of European Nazarene College. Maria both challenges us and encourages us “…in our everyday interactions, we are bringing this good news. The message of hope, the hope of the resurrection, the very message [...]
The Face of Christ-Centered Crisis Response in Eastern Europe
Though more than a million people have already fled the country, hundreds of thousands are still vulnerable in Ukraine as the Russian Army continues to advance. Meanwhile, Nazarene churches and leaders are showing compassion and hospitality to communicate the presence of God in a time of upheaval. As the crisis [...]
Join us in Prayer during Lent
We invite you to join us, each Wednesday until Easter, to pause at 12 noon (in your own time zone) - to pray for our Region and our lives as we journey together towards the cross. Our hope is that we would continue in the movement set forth by the [...]
Pray for Ukraine
Please join us in praying for Ukraine. We pray for an end to violence, for the preservation of all life and a lasting peace. Pray for the international community to respond with wisdom. Pray for the people of Ukraine, especially those who are most vulnerable. Pray for our Ukrainian churches [...]
Hymns reimagined – a new project from Hungary
Music is such an important part of the way we worship across the Region and today we would like to share a song arranged by Rudolf Gusztin (Hungary) as part of the re:harmonies project. Rudolf says “The purpose of the music recording was to reharmonize the classic hymns and bring [...]
New NMI Coordinator appointed for Eurasia North Field
Hello, my name is Rosa Vardanyan, I am from Armenia. I live in Gyumri, the second largest city in Armenia - but my family and I are leaving the city to serve in the church in Akhuryan. In 2013-2017 I served as an NMI Leader in Armenia. Now, in our local Church [...]
Church of the Nazarene brings joy to Gelnhausen hospital staff
"We would like to give you a little Christmas joy as a sign of our appreciation," said Pastor Hans-Günter Mohn of the Church of the Nazarene Gelnhausen. Together with preacher Tanja Baum and Heiner Lake, a member of the church's board, he presented numerous gift packages to clinic employees of [...]
Alabaster box design contest
This January and February, you and your congregations are invited to join in our Alabaster Box Decorating Contest! Below you will hear from our Regional NMI Coordinator Diane Robbins about how you can get involved and the prizes that can be won. There is also a poster to share with [...]