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East Africa churches give food to hungry

As a hunger crisis continues in east Africa, the Church of the Nazarene is providing food for those in need. Read more

Flags of the Nations: Togo

Each week, the Church of the Nazarene's Global Ministry Center proudly flies a flag of one of the many nations in which the denomination is present in ministry. This week's flag: Togo, Africa Region. Click "read more" for information on the country, including what year the denomination entered Togo and how many Nazarenes are there today.  Read more

Flags of the Nations: Swaziland

Each week, the Church of the Nazarene's Global Ministry Center proudly flies a flag of one of the many nations in which the denomination is present in ministry. This week's flag: Swaziland, Africa Region. Click "read more" for information on the country, including what year the denomination entered Swaziland and how many Nazarenes are there today.  Read more

Goats galore: Breeding hope for children in Benin

Through a program called Hands of Solidarity, a local church in Benin is giving goats to vulnerable children to help provide income for food and education. The program also teaches responsibility and helps them stay in school. Read more

Nazarenes help meet needs in Ebola-stricken communities

The Church of the Nazarene is supporting children orphaned by Ebola in West Africa in addition to providing water and sanitation facilities for several communities.  Read more

Extreme hunger crisis continues in east Africa

Extreme drought, violent conflict, and scarcity have created a crisis that threatens millions of lives in east Africa. At least 40 Nazarene church members — mostly children — have died as a result of drought and hunger. Read more

South African church finds home after 43-year search

After 43 years of temporary locations — including 28 in a two-car garage — the Toekomsrus Church of the Nazarene has a new home strategically placed to impact their community for Christ. Read more

Flags of the Nations: South Sudan

Each week, the Church of the Nazarene's Global Ministry Center proudly flies a flag of one of the many nations in which the denomination is present in ministry. This week's flag: South Sudan, Africa Region. Click "read more" for information on the country, including what year the denomination entered South Sudan and how many Nazarenes are there today.  Read more