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FAITH THAT DOES NOT FALTER: How the Church of the Nazarene in Myanmar stands in hopeful opposition to War, Disaster, and Displacement

Across Myanmar, local Nazarene leaders are choosing faithful love over fear as they care for displaced families, protect vulnerable children, and create spaces of prayer in the middle of conflict. God is working through the church in a nation marked by crisis. Their faithfulness stands as a testimony to God’s presence and transforming grace.
What began as one pastor’s response to loss has grown into a vibrant ministry that is changing the lives of children, youth, and families in Colombia. Through safe spaces, daily meals, discipleship programs, and practical training, the church is offering a hopeful alternative to the violence that has defined the neighborhood’s past. Their story shows what can happen when a community chooses love over fear.
What happens when a child grows up in a place where they are known, nurtured, and prayed for? In Armenia, Kids Clubs have become that space, raising a generation of young people who now lead, teach, and serve in the very ministries that formed them.

BEAUTY FROM BROKENNESS: New Beginnings for Survivors in Romania

At the Open Door Foundation in Romania, survivors of human trafficking find more than shelter—they find community, healing, and the space to dream again.
When devastating wildfires tore through Southern California in early 2025, Nazarene churches in Pasadena and Altadena became centers of shelter, aid, and long-term recovery for their neighbors.
In rural Kenya, the Rachuonyo community once faced daily struggles to access clean water, with women and children walking long distances for unsafe sources. A community-led water project, supported by Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, transformed lives—improving health, boosting school attendance, and opening up new economic opportunities.

Other Languages: Español, Português

FROM HUNGER TO HOPE: Through Food Security

For two years, Nazarene churches have partnered with NCM to provide solutions to hunger and malnutrition in communities across Burundi, Malawi, and Zambia.
The church in Beirut has created a space of safety and healing for the most vulnerable.
In Waghi Valley, Nazarene General Hospital is bringing healing to the most remote places.

Other Languages: Español, Português

RISING TOGETHER: A community in Ethiopia is being transformed through education, empowerment, and care for women.

Nazarenes across the world are learning and practicing what it means to be peacebuilders through their churches.
In India, a project focused on education for women’s health transformed into an economic opportunity for the women being served.
When fires ravaged the island of Hawaii, a church came together to respond with compassion and care.

Other Languages: Español, Português

COMING TOGETHER FOR HEALTH AND WHOLENESS: Nazarenes in Cote D’Ivoire prioritize community wellness through clean water and sanitation.

Nazarenes in Cote D’Ivoire prioritize the health and wellness of their community through clean water and sanitation (WASH).
In California, a local Nazarene church has spent years listening to the needs of their community and responding accordingly.
The Nazarene church in Croatia partnered with IKEA to meet the needs of their refugee neighbors.
Water wells in Myanmar are bringing sustainability to rural communities.