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Ana María Crocker

País de origem: Guatemala

Ana accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal savior at the age of 7 during a Vacation Bible School. She is a member of the Landívar Church of the Nazarene in the Central District of Guatemala, and serves as a global missionary in the Church of the Nazarene. Her call to her ministry began when she served, along with her husband Cornelio (?), supporting a couple of missionaries with the Work and Witness teams that arrived in her country, and later being part of the team with several local couples. She has served as secretary of the Landívar Church of the Nazarene Board for several years in different periods as well as on the Central District NMI Council as W&W coordinator, vice-president and then for 9 years as president. She also served as NMI coordinator for the Central field of the former MAC Region, assisting in ministry to the countries of Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. In global ministry, she served for 2 quadrennium (2001 – 2005 and 2005 – 2009) as a member of the NMI Global Council representing the former MAC Region, member of the General Board of the Church of the Nazarene (2005 – 2009) and member of the International Committee of the denomination (2005 – 2009) representing the same former region. In regional ministry, she served as a member of the Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) for 4 years (2005 – 2009), and since 2004 she has served as the NMI regional coordinator for the former MAC Region and the current Mesoamerica Region. Serving God on missions has been a privilege for her and she encourages others to answer the call. She thanks God for the life of her children, Ana Zoila and Wilfredo, Oscar Arnoldo and Sarita and Juan Carlos, as well as her 2 grandchildren, Emma Naomi and Pablo Andres who also serve God.

Andrew & Julie Murakami

País de origem: Mexico

Andrew and Julie Murakami are both ordained elders in the Church of the Nazarene who recently married each other and are serving in missions around the world. Previously, Andrew was a local pastor in the United States, and Julie was a global missionary serving in MesoAmerica. Now together, God has merged their lives and their past decade of individual ministry experience to minister as global missionaries in Guadalajara, Mexico. Andrew grew up a pastor’s kid in California and Hawaii, while Julie grew up internationally as a missionary’s kid in Spain and Argentina. God called them both to ministry at youth events at the age of thirteen (Andrew at a youth camp in Sacramento, California and Julie at a youth conference in Campinas, Brazil). They became friends while pursuing that call and studying at Point Loma Nazarene University. They graduated in 2012 and continued to support each other as colleagues, as Andrew became a local pastor in California and Julie became a local pastor in Colorado. God rekindled Julie’s missionary call after serving on her district NMI council and attending General Assembly as a delegate. Julie became a global missionary in 2018 and served in Guyana for almost four years. Meanwhile, Andrew ministered as a local lead pastor with an emphasis in church-planting, discipleship, and evangelism. God renewed his missionary call a few years later after serving on his district NMI council and participating in a work and witness trip to Mexico. In 2021, God reconnected Andrew and Julie through a ministry collaboration. After knowing each other for 12 years, the Lord decided it was finally time to lift the veil from their eyes. They were married in July 2023, and they moved to Mexico as volunteers while God continued to knit their lives and ministries together through the process of becoming global missionaries. Andrew and Julie hope that their testimony of waiting in the Lord and being obedient to His call is an encouragement to others and proclaims God’s faithfulness and goodness.  Andrew is the Partnership Coordinator for Mexico. He connects churches and individuals in the United States with the churches and the ministry projects in the Mexico field. Julie is the Administrative Assistant for Mexico. She develops, equips and empowers the 15 districts in the Mexico Field through secretarial matters and statistics. Andrew and Julie are both support pastors in the local church and part of the preaching rotation. The Murakamis are passionate about youth ministry, single’s ministry, and family and marriage ministry. They enjoy hosting youth and families in their home. They love getting to know their neighbors and learning to cook the local cuisine. They enjoy exploring new places and learning new languages and cultures. They are ecstatic to share the testimony of what God has done, what He is doing, and what He will continue to do in this adventurous, faith-filled year. Be sure to subscribe to their email newsletter to be updated on their life and ministry. You can also reach out to them via their Facebook page “Murakami on Mission.” Your ministry partnership, financial support, and continual prayer are invaluable to them.

Bayley & Tucker Friberg

País de origem: United States of America

Tucker and Bailey Friberg are newlyweds with hearts set on chasing the Kingdom of God. They strive to be the hands and feet of Jesus, wherever He leads them. Bailey has long carried a deep passion for spreading the Good News whether to her neighbors next door, or across the globe. She studied at Northwest Nazarene University (NNU), where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. She is currently pursuing her Master of Arts in Christian Ministries, set to graduate in the spring of 2026. Bailey was actively involved at Eagle Nazarene Church and played on the NNU women’s soccer team. It was during her time at NNU that she met Tucker Friberg, now her husband. The two were married on May 15, 2025, and are excited to begin this new season of life together. Bailey now serves as a missionary for the USA/Canada Region as the Communications and Partner Coordinator. In this role, she leads communication initiatives including internal and external messaging, regional resources, social media, events, and website content. She also stewards the USA/Canada brand and collaborates with Global Missions Communications Coordinators around the world, as well as with the GMC Communications Department. Additionally, Bailey serves as the primary liaison between the regional office and various ministry partnerships, including Alpha Ministries, Gloo, the BLESS App, Outreach, and Beyond Success. Her work ensures that districts and local churches are equipped with the tools and resources they need to fully engage with these partnerships and advance the mission of the Church. Tucker graduated from NNU with a degree in Mathematics and Math Education. During his academic journey, he had the unique opportunity to contribute to wildfire science research with NASA. Now, he is continuing on that path at the University of Nevada, Reno, where he is pursuing a master’s degree in Atmospheric Science. Growing up in California, Tucker’s family home faced several close calls with wildfires, an experience that ignited his passion for fire science. His goal is to become a meteorologist specializing in wildfire prediction and prevention, combining scientific expertise with a deep desire to protect lives and communities. Tucker is deeply passionate about the intersection of science and faith, believing that the two walk hand in hand. He carries a strong desire to proclaim Jesus’ love and salvation in the STEM world and is committed to pursuing his career with Christ at the center of it all. Tucker and Bailey are filled with gratitude for all that God has done in their lives and are wholeheartedly committed to serving Him in whatever way He calls. They feel a clear calling to be the hands and feet of Jesus faithfully following wherever He leads.

Benjamín & Katherine Radcliffe

País de origem: Papua New Guinea

Ben and Katherine, along with their children, Simeon, Matthias, Tabea, Naomi and Luka serve at Kudjip Nazarene Hospital in Papua New Guinea. Ben is a general surgeon and Katherine is a family physician. Ben also serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the hospital.They appreciate your prayers as they partner with the Papua New Guinean people to disciple and train physicians, minister to patients, and share the love of Christ with His people.

Bill & Mill Kwon

País de origem: Thailand

Dr. Donghwan (Bill) Kwon serves as the Field Strategy Coordinator for the Southeast Asia Field of the Church of the Nazarene. He provides strategic leadership across Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, and two creative access areas. After experiencing God’s grace and the assurance of salvation in 1998, Bill and his wife, Mill, said “yes” to God’s call to full-time ministry. That commitment has led them on a journey across Asia since 2003. Since moving to mainland Southeast Asia in 2014, Bill has been a catalyst for God’s work among unreached communities. What began as a small, developing field has flourished into a multiplying movement. Today, the field encompasses 322 churches and over 16,000 members. Since 2016, the region has expanded from 6 districts to 11, while developing 11 pioneer areas and strengthening national leadership. The growth has been particularly remarkable in specific regions: Myanmar: Expanded from 2 districts to 5, and from 22 churches to over 130 in the past decade. Creative Access Area (CAA) 10: Grown from no presence in 2021 to over 4,200 Nazarenes, 78 pastors, and more than 50 churches today. From 2015 to 2021, Bill also served as the 5th Chancellor of Chapman International College. Under his leadership, the school expanded to over 700 students across multiple learning centers in Southeast Asia, equipping a new generation of pastors and leaders. This growth is the direct result of intentional discipleship, organic church planting, and pastoral training through extension education. New believers, leaders, and churches are emerging in places where the gospel is being heard for the first time. Bill’s wife, Mill, serves alongside him as a teacher, translator, and ministry partner. They are raising four children: Yihyun, working in Korea; Minki, studying economics in Japan; Minjae, studying law in Australia; and Geumju, a high school student in Bangkok.

Brandino & Carolyne Bestre

País de origem: Papua New Guinea

Brandino and Carolyne Bestre are from Baguio City, Philippines, and are missionaries to Papua New Guinea, Melanesia South Pacific Field where Brandino serves as the Principal of Melanesia Nazarene Bible College and Carol is the Field Education Coordinator and functions as Director of the Bachelor of Theology in the college. Apart from administrative roles, they lecture in their fields of expertise. They both earned their master’s degree at the Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary in 1989 and pastored Nazarene churches in the Metro Manila District from 1988 to 1999. Moving back to their home place in Baguio City, they helped Pines City Nazarene Christian Fellowship in its inception years and have maintained their membership in this fellowship. Brandino completed his Doctor of Ministry at the Asia-United Theological University (former Asian Center for Theological Studies and Missions) in South Korea in 2002, while Carol did her Ph.D. in Christian Education at the Hoseo University in South Korea in 2006. Apart from those trainings, Brandino and Carol are licensed Civil Engineer and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine respectively.  The Bestres served as education administrators and faculty members of theological colleges and seminaries with government recognized programs through the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines from 2000 to 2021. The couple is blessed with three sons: Nathaniel Brian, Jonathan Carlo, and Gabriel Nichol, and a daughter-in-law, Mihaela.

Carlos & Ana Salazar

País de origem: Costa Rica

Ana and Carlos Salazar are originally form Guatemala. They have 3 children, Amy, Andrea and Gabriel. They serve in the Mesoamerica Regional Communications Ministry and currently reside in Costa Rica. Carlos and Ana began their service as employees of the former MAC Region in Guatemala. Carlos from 2000 to 2008 and Ana from 2007 to 2008. In 2009 both were called to serve as regional missionaries in Costa Rica. Then in 2015 as missionaries with Special Assignment. Four years later, (2019) they were commissioned as global missionaries of the Church of the Nazarene to serve in the Mesoamerica Region. Mesoamerica Communications is a ministry that supports all regional ministries by facilitating tools to help them fulfill the mission of making Christ-like disciples... The goal of the Communications ministry is to present the gospel to the world using technology and media. Carlos serves specifically as producer and videographer and video editor, Webmaster of the regional site and is a member of the CMG IT team as IT administrator for the Mesoamerica region. Ana is in charge of news, as well as coordinating social media for the region. "If Christ goes with me, I will go, I will not be afraid, I will go with joy, with me he goes. It is a joy to serve Jesus, to carry the cross. If Christ goes with me, I will go”. It is a part of one of their favorite hymns that they carry in their heart as they walk with Jesus on the missionary path. Thank you for blessing our lives with your prayers, we have felt God's love, care and help in response. God bless you!

Carlos & Keyla Betanzos

País de origem: Panama

Carlos y Keila son misioneros sirviendo en la coordinación de finanzas de la región Mesoamérica, con sede en Panamá. Keila estudió enfermería general con una espacialidad en enfermería quirúrgica, mientras que Carlos cuenta con estudios en administración de empresas, recursos humanos y finanzas corporativas. Contrajeron matrimonio en agosto de 2020. Antes de ser llamados a esta asignación regional, sirvieron en su país de origen durante seis años como misioneros voluntarios en Ministerios Nazarenos de Compasión México, coordinando jornadas médicas en comunidades de escasos recursos de todo el país, respondiendo ante las necesidades que surgen después de un desastre natural y auxiliando a poblaciones en situación de crisis humanitaria. En total, Dios los ha permitido brindar más de 300 jornadas médicas; responder a 5 desastres naturales en México, Guatemala y Bahamas; y atender a miles de migrantes y personas desplazadas de sus comunidades de origen. Todo para la Gloria de Dios. Ellos se sienten asombrados de cómo Dios ha ido transformando sus vidas en los últimos años y privilegiados por todo lo que les ha permitido trabajar durante estos años de servicio. ————————————————————————— Carlos and Keila are missionaries serving in the finance coordination of the Mesoamerica Region, based in Panama. Keila studied nursing with a specialization in surgical nursing, and Carlos has studies in business administration, human resources and corporate finance. They were married in August 2020. Before being called to this regional assignment, they served in their home country for six years as volunteer missionaries in Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Mexico, coordinating medical brigades in low-income communities throughout the country, responding to needs that arise after a natural disaster and helping populations in humanitarian crisis. In total, God has allowed them to provide more than 300 medical brigades; respond to 5 natural disasters in Mexico, Guatemala and Bahamas; and assist thousands of migrants and displaced people from their communities of origin. All for the glory of God. They are amazed at how God has been transforming their lives in the last years and privileged by all that He has allowed them to work during these years of service.

Carlos & Nancy Cordero

País de origem: Guatemala

Carlos and Nancy are Venezuelans and have served for more than 30 years as pastors in various congregations. They have also served as district Superintendents and in national and regional leadership. Carlos has a master's degree in Theology and is a Certified Coach, Nancy is a Clinical Psychologist. They have two daughters, (Leidy and Ana María) and a granddaughter (Anna Isabella). Carlos serves as Area Strategy Coordinator for Norcentral in the Mesoamerica Region, which includes Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, residing in Guatemala. Nancy works with the wives of Superintendents and pastors. Join them in this mission and accompany them in prayer in the ministry they carry out!

Chad & Crystal Gibbons

País de origem: Alemania

Chad and Crystal Gibbons are serving as global missionaries to the Eurasia North Field, and were living in Kyiv, Ukraine prior to the war. Chad is the Field Finance Coordinator serving the local churches, districts and leaders, allowing them to build the Kingdom while having the resources needed. He is also the Eurasia Regional Discipleship Coordinator. Crystal was the NCM coordinator for the field until just recently when she moved into a new position as Communications Coordinator for Global Missions working with all 7 Regions, NMI and the Global Missions Director to help share the story of what God is doing all around the world. Chad served as senior pastor at Centerpointe Church of the Nazarene in Howell, Michigan for 7 years, while Crystal served as the Worship Director. They also founded the Livingston County Severe Weather Network. Starting as a cold weather shelter for those individuals experiencing homelessness in their neighborhood, it has grown into a fully funded, non-profit supported by dozens of local churches and national organizations. They are currently serving as Pastor and Worship Pastor in the local International Church in Busingen, Germany where they live. Both being raised in Michigan, Chad and Crystal met and got married in 2001. They have two children. Their daughter, Alaina is studying Music Education at Arkansas State University and their son, Carson is studying Environmental Biology at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. They are so thankful for the prayers and support of the church as they serve where God has called them.

Charity Shonamon

País de origem: Papua New Guinea

Charity serves as a teacher at Kudjip Nazarene Hospital in Papua New Guinea. Without access to reliable, quality education, families would not be able to serve the many districts, churches, and 60,000+ patients seen annually in this area. Charity has served the Church of the Nazarene since 2016. She’s taught students in the jungles of Papua New Guinea, in the competitive world of Singapore, and in the factory district outside of Bangkok. She earned a graduate certificate in Intercultural Studies from Asia Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary in 2024. She also has degrees in Elementary Education and teaching English as a Second Language from Olivet Nazarene University. Charity is passionate about outdoor activities, living in community, and making Christ-like disciples through Christian education.    Interested in newsletter updates? Email cshonamon@apnaz.org

Collin & Shireen Elliott

País de origem: Sudáfrica

Danielle Miller

País de origem: Guyana

Serving in the Ministry is nothing new to Danielle Miller. Danielle hails from the beautiful island of Barbados where she commenced her journey in Ministry as a young adolescent. She served as a Vacation Bible School and Sunday school teacher. She has attained several experiences in her portfolio as she was the local NYI President, District NYI Secretary, District NYI Vice President and District NYI President. Danielle has a dream of helping the Districts in the Caribbean Field to be effective in administrative tasks and Ministry. This aspiration has propelled her to become involved in short term missions with the Called to Serve Mission Team in the Caribbean Field and that further compelled her to follow the call to be a Missionary. As an educator and a youth leader, Danielle is convinced that the youth need an advocate; especially for those who may not be able to do so for themselves. Her resolve is to share Christ with those who may never have an opportunity to hear about Him. Danielle is impassioned about showing the young ones who fall under her care the Love that Christ has for them and the Hope that is founded in Him. Danielle is serving as the Administrative Assistant to the Caribbean Field and the Field Strategy Coordinator. She also serves as the Caribbean Field NYI Coordinator.

David & Erika Campos

País de origem: Dominican Republic

David and Erika are missionaries serving in Dominican Republic, in the Mesoamerica Region. They have two daughters, Sara and Ana Emilia. David and Erika - from El Salvador and Costa Rica - began their ministry in separate ways on the region. Both served as local and district leaders in their home countries and also as volunteer missionaries for short-term mission trips in countries like Guatemala, Jordan, Mexico, Dominican Republic, etc. Then, while they were long-term missionaries in different countries of the region, they had the opportunity to reconnect. And after some time they got married (in March 2016) and continued on the mission field together. As a couple, they previously served in Haiti for 6 years and in Guyana for 2 years. Erika has been serving as the Regional Personnel Coordinator since 2018. And David serves as the Regional Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Coordinator. They feel privileged that God called them to serve the Mesoamerica Region. Please join them in prayer for their ministries and for the Holy Spirit to prepare the hearts of those who will receive the Good News through their ministry now and in the generations to come!

Diana Gonzáles

País de origem: Ecuador

Diana González, originally from El Salvador, serves as a missionary in Quito, Ecuador. Since her time as a university student, God has called her to cross-cultural missions, and through short-term mission trips to Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, God has confirmed this calling. Her prayer is to walk in obedience, responding to God's call on her life. In 2019, she was assigned as a missionary in Guatemala through Project Genesis, a church planting project in urban contexts in the Mesoamerica Region. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, she saw God's faithfulness through transformed lives as the restrictions of the pandemic were used as opportunities to share the gospel and show the compassion of Jesus to people in need.  In 2024, God called her to serve in the Ecuadorian Amazon in the spiritual development of the various Compassion ministries in the Austro District. She worked in eight different communities, serving approximately 1,400 children and their families. She also participated in the Survival Ministry, which provides comprehensive care to 45 pregnant women or women who have recently given birth. Diana served in evangelism, discipleship, and spiritual accompaniment in the district, mobilizing the existing church to make Jesus known in their communities. To this day, she continues to coordinate the Decentralized Theological Studies of the Austro District, but from Quito, since in June 2025 God called her to work at the South American Nazarene Theological Seminary. Diana knows that this opportunity to serve in theological education in the Northern Andean Area is a blessing from God, but also an answered prayer, as she prayed for this door to open. She knows that preparation is important, and this year she graduated with a Master's degree in Religious Studies from SENDAS (Costa Rica). Now Diana serves in the administrative and teaching area of STNS (Ecuador), helping with communication between the Seminary and students, leaders, and pastors from Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela. As Diana responds in obedience to God, she invites you to be part of her ministry by praying for: Wisdom and grace for the development of her ministry at STNS. Holistic health. Financial provision for her sustenance in the mission field. “Thank you for learning about my story. I pray that God will also use you in His mission. Together we can see more lives transformed by the gospel.”

Edgar & Areli Corzo

País de origem: Mexico

Ellos son Areli y Edgar, originarios del Sur de México. Sirven actualmente en Guadalajara, México, como misioneros para la Iglesia del Nazareno en el Área México de la Región Mesoamérica. Edgar nació y creció en Tuxtla Gutiérrez, México. Desde su juventud ha servido en la Iglesia del Nazareno en el liderazgo de la JNI en diversas funciones. Fue misionero voluntario durante un año en Ciudad Juárez, México, como parte del programa Iniciativa de la Frontera. Ha servido como pastor durante 10 años; en 2016 egresó de la Licenciatura en Teología Pastoral en el Seminario Nazareno Mexicano, y en 2022 fue ordenado Presbítero en la Iglesia del Nazareno. Actualmente sirve como Coordinador de Finanzas y de JNI en el Área México. Areli nació y creció también en Tuxtla Gutiérrez, México. Desde su adolescencia sirvió en su iglesia local en los ministerios infantil y de esgrima bíblico; y más tarde en el liderazgo de la JNI. Es egresada de la Licenciatura en Educación Especial, con un enfoque especial en el área de audición y lenguaje. Sabe comunicarse con personas sordas en lenguaje de señas, y ha impartido talleres acerca de cómo aprenderlo. A lo largo de su vida se ha desempeñado principalmente en el ministerio infantil; y actualmente sirve como Coordinadora de Movimiento de Justicia en el Área México. Son un matrimonio desde 2016, y juntos han formado una hermosa familia conformada ahora también por sus pequeños Ilse e Isaac. De manera individual ambos sintieron el llamado de Dios a las misiones desde su juventud; sin embargo, en 2021 decidieron aplicar para servir en la Iglesia del Nazareno como misioneros de tiempo completo, y en 2024 fueron aprobados. Puedes unirte a ellos en oración y con tus donaciones para que Dios siga guiándolos en su carrera ministerial.   Fechas especiales: Cumpleaños de Areli: 6 de Noviembre Cumpleaños de Edgar: 21 de Enero Aniversario de bodas: 30 de Enero

Edivaldo Júnior and Cinthia Galvan

País de origem: Argentina

Biografia em Português (Principal) Edivaldo Júnior (brasileiro) é Ministro Ordenado, Licenciado em Teologia (STNCS), Bacharel em Teologia e Pastorado de Jovens (STNCS), Especialista em Missões (STNB) e Tecnólogo em Logística. Serviu de 2017 a 2022 junto a uma equipe de missionários, na plantação de uma igreja na província de Córdoba na Argentina, e também no desenvolvimento de ministérios, formação de líderes e desenvolvimento da igreja em diversas provincias do país. Cinthia Galvan (argentina) é professora de Educação Física, formada em Missões Transculturais pelo Seminário Nazareno Sulamericano - CFM Hispano e Especialista em Missões à povos não alcançados. Desde criança, junto à sua família, serviu na área de plantação de igrejas, ministério infantil e louvor. Atualmente faz parte da equipe distrital de MNI, servindo como mobilizadora de missões para jovens. Juntos, são plantadores de igrejas na Patagônia Argentina, pastoreiam, servem nas áreas de discipulado, educação teológica, formação de novos líderes e desenvolvem projetos nas áreas de esportes, idiomas e alfabetização, como estratégias de evangelismo no campo missionário. Datas Especiais: Aniversário Edivaldo Júnior: 01 de Setembro. Aniversário Cinthia Galvan: 19 de Agosto. Aniversário de Casamento: 11 de Novembro. Você pode entrar em contato com Edivaldo Júnior e Cinthia Galvan através dos emails: esilva@samnaz.org – cgalvan@samnaz.org

Eliezel & Tammy Soto

País de origem: Panama

Their ministry is based on serving the local churches by providing resources and support to the communities through the Nazarene churches. Nazarene Missions Teams is a wonderful tool God is using to inspire and support the local churches to continue to make Christ-like disciples in all nations. Nazarene Missions Teams focuses on serving others, partnering with brothers and sisters that are willing to show the compassion and love of Christ. God has used this ministry to effectively help the church of the Nazarene grow and move forward all over the world. Tammy was born and grew up in Michigan, USA. She worked for 14 years as a Radiographer/CAT Scan Technologist until moving to the Dominican Republic to serve alongside Eliezel.  They have three beautiful children, Elianny, Esteban, and Esther Rose. Eliezel was born and grew up in the Dominican Republic.  As a teenager he volunteered for Youth For Christ, NYI, JF, and the W&W ministry in his home country. After years of volunteer work, he was assigned as the W&W coordinator for the Dominican Republic, and later served as a missionary in the same position in Central America. In May of 2011 he returned to his home country of the Dominican Republic to serve as the W&W coordinator there again.  Then Eliezel and Tammy were called to serve in the country of Panama as a family for the past 8 years. They both recognize that God has a perfect plan for their lives. Even when at times they try to go their own way, God is always there to redeem them. They are an example of how God uses very ordinary people who have decided to serve Him extraordinarily. They praise and give thanks to God for the Church of the Nazarene and the World Evangelism Fund which make it possible for them to fulfill their call in missions. They want to follow Jesus each and every day and learn His perfect will for their lives. God has always been faithful to them. The Sotos are excited to see what God will continue to do in Panama and the MesoCentral Field. May God be glorified! The Soto Family

Elijah & Martha Kingori

País de origem: Tanzania

Elizabeth Daza

País de origem: Chile

Elizabeth is Bolivian and an elder in the Church of the Nazarene. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology from the Nazarene Theological Seminary of the Southern Cone, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Public Management from the Universidad Mayor de San Andrés, with a specialization in International Relations and Diplomacy. Since the age of 15, she has served in various areas of the church, holding roles in NYI, NDI, and NMI at the local, district, and national levels. She has also served as a faculty member at the Bolivian Nazarene Seminary (SENABOL), National Coordinator of Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (NCM) Bolivia, and Secretary of the National Pensions Board. From February 2020 to January 2024, she pastored a church in the La Paz District of Bolivia, with the mission of reopening a congregation that had been closed. It was not an easy task, but throughout the process she witnessed God’s provision and guidance. Together with a ministry team, they carried out the work to which God had called them; today the church is growing and has a new facility. Having felt a call to missions since her youth, she now serves in Chile as Assistant to the District Superintendent of the Chile Los Lagos District and supports the strengthening of ministry at the Victoria Church of the Nazarene. Please pray for her life and ministry, that God may guide her, grant her wisdom, and use her as an instrument in His hands. “I made a commitment to God to serve Him and give Him my best. Wherever He leads me, there I will serve.” Contact: edaza@samnaz.org

Elizabeth Medeiros

País de origem: Chile

Elizabeth Medeiros, na Igreja do Nazareno conhecida carinhosamente por Bethinha Medeiros, nasceu em Recife/Pernambuco, nordeste do Brasil. Ela conheceu o Senhor Jesus Cristo no início da adolescência, aos 11 anos, e sempre foi muito dedicada às atividades na igreja. Ela aprendeu desde cedo que deveria servir ao Senhor com ordem, decência e com o coração alegre.  Bethinha se formou em Pedagogia e sempre foi muito dedicada à carreira profissional. Lecionando em todos os níveis da Educação Básica, desde a Educação Infantil até o Ensino Superior. Em 2005, ela descobriu a Igreja do Nazareno em sua cidade e começou a se reconectar com seu chamado missionário, que estava adormecido. Mas, mais do que tudo, ela descobriu que servir ao Senhor em tempo integral era o que faltava em sua vida, e começou a dizer ao Senhor que o desejo de seu coração era devolver a Ele tudo o que Ele havia permitido que ela aprendesse na área de ensino e aprendizagem. Para Bethinha, o discipulado e o cuidado são o seu ministério. Ela sempre esteve disponível para servir e durante muitos anos esteve envolvida no ministério de ensino e discipulado: Ela foi Presidente do NDI na sua igreja local, Vice-Presidente do NDI no Distrito. Também desenvolveu trabalhos de formação e educação para Professores EBD e Professores Discipulados no Brasil. Participa do grupo de trabalho que desenvolve currículos para escolas bíblicas e colabora com o estabelecimento e consolidação de igrejas. Ordenada Presbítera, está servindo no Seminário Bíblico Nazareno, em Santiago no Chile, como Assistente Acadêmica, onde pode contribuir com a Educação Teológica: a confirmação de que Deus ouviu a sua oração de devolver ao Reino de Deus tudo que Ele a proporcionou aprender na sua vida secular. Busca sempre estar atualizada e amante da construção do conhecimento, atualmente está cursando o segundo mestrado no Seminário Teológico Nazareno do Brasil, de Liderança Pastoral na Perspectiva Wesleyana. Tomou como texto básico do seu ministério Atos 1.8 "Mas recebereis poder quando o Espírito Santo vier sobre vós, e sereis minhas testemunhas em Jerusalém, em toda a Judeia e Samaria, e até aos confins da terra."

Fernando & Liliana Almeida

País de origem: Portugal

Liliana and Fernando Almeida are global missionaries with the Church of the Nazarene currently serving on the Western Mediterranean Field. Their ministry focuses on Theological Education and the coordination of Nazarene Missions International (NMI) and Nazarene Discipleship International (NDI), supporting the development of leaders and mission-minded churches across the field. Liliana is originally from Cape Verde and Fernando was born in Portugal. They met in Lisbon, Portugal where both their paths converged to study. They began their ministry in the Portugal District from where they were deployed as missionaries in 2004. The Almeidas served for nine years on the South America Region where they held a variety of administrative and leadership roles. Their work included leadership development at the Nazarene seminary in Quito, strengthening the mission vision of local churches through NMI, and supporting the deployment of missionaries from South American countries. They also have been serving on the faculty of the European Nazarene College (EuNC) on the Eurasia Region for eleven years, contributing to the equipping of new leaders for the Church of the Nazarene in Europe and parts of Asia with their main focus being on Western Mediterranean Countries. Liliana holds a BA in Sociology. Fernando holds advanced degrees in theology, church administration, and leadership, including a Doctor of Education. Liliana and Fernando are members of the Almada Church of the Nazarene in Portugal. They have two children, Nicole and André.

Henrique Martins de Almeida

País de origem: Colombia

Henrique natural de Campinas, São Paulo,  Brasil, servindo na Colômbia em 2024. Desde os 11 anos envolvido em missões em sua igreja local com ênfase em evangelismo nas ruas da cidade. Aos seus 16 anos entende o chamado do Senhor para o ministério transcultural. Formado em bacharel em Direito pela Universidade Paulista. Participou de diversas viagens missionárias de curto prazo em alguns estados e experiência transcultural no Oriente Médio, Jordânia. Ele tem experiência como conselheiro de MNI nível distrital por 2 anos y presidente de MNI local por 5 anos. Sua vaga na Colômbia será com plantar igrejas. Atualmente está no processo de buscar e se comunicar com sua rede de apoio (intercessores e patrocinadores financeiros). "Sou grato a Deus pelo privilégio de servir na sua obra e participar efetivamente na grande comissão. Grato a igreja do Nazareno e todos que contribuíram com meu chamado. Peço oração pelo meu ministério, pelo campo missionário na Colômbia, pelo fortalecimento dos membros das igrejas já implantadas e o crescimento do conhecimento do nome que é  sobre todo nome, o nome de Jesus."

Heyner Rufasto

País de origem: Argentina

Heyner Rufasto nasceu em Chiclayo, Peru, onde conheceu o Senhor aos 9 anos e começou a servir no ministério ainda jovem, ensinando crianças em sua igreja local. Aos 15 anos, respondeu ao chamado de Deus para as missões. Iniciou sua formação ministerial em um instituto no Peru, com foco no trabalho missionário com crianças, adolescentes e jovens. Posteriormente, participou da plantação de igrejas do Nazareno em diferentes países da América do Sul, incluindo Peru, Equador, Chile e Argentina, onde também atuou como pastor associado. Durante quase três anos, serviu no Chile como Assistente da Coordenação de Ministérios Holísticos. É membro da Igreja do Nazareno em Bragado, pertencente ao Distrito Buenos Aires Oeste (BAO). Atualmente, está em designação global como missionário da Igreja do Nazareno, servindo como Coordenador de Finanças do Campo Cone Sul (Argentina, Chile, Uruguai e Paraguai), apoiando a missão por meio de uma administração estratégica e do fortalecimento dos processos financeiros do campo. Heyner é Bacharel em Teologia pelo Seminário Teológico Nazareno do Cone Sul, Coach Ontológico, possui um Diploma em Assistência de Gerência pela CCL e é Presbítero na Igreja do Nazareno.

João & Mariza Melo

País de origem: Colombia

João e Mariza são brasileiros, casados desde novembro de 2019 e, pela graça de Deus, desde 2020 têm servido juntos em missões como família. A trajetória missionária do casal começou na igreja local, onde atuaram em diversos ministérios, como: MNI, JNI, Nazateen, louvor e comunicações. Além disso, participaram de viagens missionárias de curto prazo. Foi nesse contexto de serviço que Deus os chamou para dedicar suas vidas integralmente à missão. João Marcelo é formado em Teologia, Missiologia e Violão Clássico. Mariza possui graduação em Teologia, Missiologia e Ciência da Computação. Ambos são ministros licenciados pela Igreja do Nazareno. Durante quase quatro anos, serviram na cidade de Barranquilla, Colômbia, com foco em plantação de igrejas e coordenação dos estudos teológicos do Distrito Costa da Colômbia. Nesse período, ministraram aulas no seminário, lideraram a JNI e pastorearam a Iglesia del Nazareno Bienvenido a Casa. Na Região América do Sul, integraram a equipe de Mobilização Missionária. João coordenou os EXPLOREs e Mariza atuou como Coordenadora de Mobilização para a Colômbia em 2025. Após um período de oração e busca pela direção de Deus, o casal inicia agora uma nova etapa ministerial junto à Região África. João servirá como assistente do ‘The Cause’ e Mariza assumirá a função de especialista em comunicação de missões. Este será um tempo de transição, adaptação e novos desafios. Eles são gratos pelas orações e pelo apoio de toda a família nazarena neste novo capítulo. Entre em contato: Mariza: +55 (84) 99630-6281 | mmelo@africanazarene.org  João:    +55 (84) 99605-9631 | jmelo@africanazarene.org

Jonas & Thaís Sitoe

País de origem: Angola

Jonas and Thais Sitoe are global missionaries sering as Education Coordinators in Angola, where they will work in the ares of pastoral formation and Leadership development. They will also support the local churches and districts in evangelistic and discipleship efforts. Jonas and Thais are both educators and served in the country of Mozambique from 2013. Jonas served as auxiliary Pastor in the Church of the Nazarene Maputo - Central and as a teacher and Academic Dean of the Nazarene Seminary in Mozambique. Thais served as Coordinator of the Nazarene Community School and rental manager for incoming guests at the Nazarene Seminary in Mozambique. Their dream is to see the integral development of the church:  that education would to be accessible to all and that a generation of mature leaders will be developed who are capable of leading the church more efficiently. Their goal is that these leaders will impact Angola through the testimony of their holiness lifestyle and will reach the greatest possible number of souls for Christ. The Sitoe’s greatest motivation is to witness the love of Christ and fulfill the calling of God in their lives, serving him with excellence. Jonas is from Mozambique and Thais is from Brazil.  They met in Brazil in 2008 and were married in 2011. They have one son named Davi. Please pray for the Sitoe family so that God will give them wisdom, security and strength while fulfilling the noble task of teaching and preaching the love of Christ.

Jorge & Ana Betsy Baños

País de origem: Costa Rica

We are the Baños family! We serve as global missionaries of the Church of the Nazarene, assigned to the Mesoamerican Region, specifically in the Mesocentral Field. We live in Costa Rica. Jorge is a graduate of Nazarene University, Evangelical University of the Americas in Costa Rica and Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, United States. Jorge works as Regional Education Coordinator in Mesoamerica (REC) and National Coordinator of Ministries for Costa Rica.  Ana is a graduate of the University of Panama (Panama), the Nazarene Seminary of the Americas and the Evangelical University of the Americas in Costa Rica. Before entering the mission field, Jorge was Co-founder and associate pastor of the Church of the Nazarene in Zaragoza. He also collaborated in the founding of the Church of the Nazarene of Santa Tecla; both churches are in the West District of El Salvador. While they have been married, Jorge and Ana have served in pastoral ministry in two churches on the Central District of Costa Rica (San Rafael de Montes de Oca and Desamparados). Also Ana served as Director of Sunday School in the local church, district Director of ETED (Decentralized Theological Education) and professor of the Nazarene Seminary of the Americas. Jorge currently serves as the National Coordinator of Ministries for Costa Rica. Ana serves as Administrator and Treasurer of the Office of Mesocentral Field. They have a 18 year-old daughter Daniela Michelle. She is studying in the University.

Leo & Romina Barreto

País de origem: Argentina

Leo and Romina Barreto have served as Nazarene missionaries since 2012 and are currently sponsored missionaries. In January 2026 they will move to Campinas, Brazil, to help establish a missionary training center focused on mobilizing South American youth for mission and equipping new missionaries for cross-cultural ministry. They planted the Nazarene church Nueva Vida in Formosa, Argentina, where they will serve as pastors until December 2025. Romina has served on the South America NMI regional team since 2021 and was Argentina’s National NMI Coordinator (2021–2025). Leo currently serves as South America Regional NYI Coordinator. Married for 15 years, they have two children, Sofía (10) and Thiago (9). As a family, they are committed to training leaders and missionaries, and inviting others to join God’s mission in South America and beyond. If you want to know more about them, join the Whatsapp news group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LOuKiTAYHgODy7C9i2eajo?mode=ems_copy_c Or you can connect them on their social networks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leoyromibarreto/?hl=es-la

Lisa Lehman

País de origem: Thailand

Lisa Lehman is a global missionary for the Church of the Nazarene in Thailand since 2001. She serves as Asia Pacific Regional Literature Coordinator, SE Asia Field Prayer Newsletter Coordinator, and advises the development of the Thailand District as she builds relationships, develops Thai leaders, and oversees translation teams working in over 20 languages. She teaches pastoral training courses, preaches holiness, and engages in prayer ministries in Thailand District and SEA Field.  In these ways she is actively developing leaders throughout SE Asia and the AP Region while living in Bangkok. Lisa graduated from Olivet Nazarene University in 1993 with a B.A. in elementary education. She received her M.A. in special education from Governors State University in 2000, followed by a certificate of cross-cultural ministry from NTS in the same year.  She was ordained an elder on the Chicago Central District of the Church of the Nazarene in 2007. She received her post-graduate certificate in leadership from Asia Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary in 2022. Lisa initially felt called to missions as a seven-year-old, and her call was confirmed several times throughout her teen years before God called her to preach cross-culturally. Her passion for prayer and sharing the Gospel with unreached people propels her to fulfill God’s call to “be a light to the Gentiles” and to proclaim the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.” (Is. 49:6, Romans 15:16, NIV).  To contact Lisa to schedule a home assignment service or to invite her to share about her ministry with your small group, please send email to Llehman@apnaz.org

Luis & Jenny Espinoza

País de origem: Uruguay

Español: Con 17 años de matrimonio Luis y Jenny han desarrollado sus ministerios en diferentes ciudades de Ecuador junto a sus hijos Anaís (17) y Emanuel (16), quiénes desde muy pequeños también han estado inmersos en el servicio. Como pequeños misioneros dentro de su propio país, Anaís y Emanuel con solo 4 y 5 años de edad disfrutaban viajar cada semana para enseñar a otros niños las coreografías infantiles, ayudar a su mamá en la escuela dominical y participar en teatros, mientras su papá predicaba. Ya en la adolescencia, se convirtieron en maestros de niños, se involucraron como líderes en la JNI, en la danza, teatros y hasta en la alabanza. Siguiendo el ejemplo de sus padres, Anaís, ha sido vocalista y corista en su iglesia local por algunos años. Emanuel entona teclado, bajo y guitarra pero desde que era tan solo un bebé, su instrumento preferido ha sido la batería llegando incluso a enseñar a otros jóvenes en la iglesia a tocar estos instrumentos musicales.  Luis y Jenny estuvieron sirviendo en el JNI nacional, además, han ministrado en Guayaquil, Ventanas, Machala y finalmente plantaron la primera Iglesia del Nazareno en Manta. Después de 8 años en Manta, aceptaron el llamado misionero y recibieron su asignación como misioneros globales, asumiendo el desafío de llevar avivamiento a Uruguay como CIM (Coordinador integral de ministerios). Luis es músico y Jenny canta, pero además han estado involucrados en el trabajo con niños, jóvenes y adultos, también, en el ministerio de matimonios. Ellos son apasionados y han visto milagros, en sus propias vidas y en otros. Además han sido testigos de muchas vidas transformadas, lo que los impulsa a hacer discípulos hasta lo último de la tierra. Su meta mayor en Uruguay es levantar una nueva generación de pastores y líderes que estén dispuestos a expandir el reino de Dios en su país y el mundo.   Tú también puedes ser parte de la misión en Uruguay de la siguiente manera: Orando por: El desarrollo de los ministerios de la Iglesia del Nazareno en las iglesias locales Por una nueva generación de pastores y líderes Por la plantación de nuevas iglesias. Por patrocinio ya que Uruguay es uno de los cinco países más caros del mundo. Por los estudios universitarios de Anaís quien pronto deberá empezar la universidad Compartiendo con todos que Ecuador tiene misioneros e invitándolos a formar parte de su red de apoyo. Donando para este ministerio en las opciones de la parte inferior Siendo voluntario. Envíales un mensaje para inscribirte como voluntario de su red de apoyo en un proyecto de corto plazo. Recuerda: Las Misiones se hacen con los pies de los que van, las manos de los que ofrendan y las rodillas de los que oran. Gracias por ser parte de esta misión. Puedes seguirlos en Facebook, Instagram y TikTok para conocer los detalles de esta misión, testimonios y mucho más.    ¡Conéctate con ellos y sé parte de esta gran aventura!  IG: es_mision FB: EsMisión Tik Tok: es_mision   Inglés: Luis and Jenny have been married for 17 years, and have developed ministry in different cities of Ecuador.  Their children Anaís (17) and Emanuel (16), have also been immersed in service since they were very young. As young missionaries within their own country, Anaís and Emanuel, at only 4 and 5 years old, enjoyed traveling every week to teach other children choreographies, help their mother in Sunday school and participate in dramas, while their father preached. As teenagers, they became children's Sunday School teachers, got involved as leaders in NYI, dance, drama and even worship. Following the example of her parents, Anaís has been a vocalist and in the choir in her local church for many years. Emanuel plays keyboard, bass and guitar but since he was just a baby, his favorite instrument has been the drums, even teaching other young people in the church to play these musical instruments. Luis and Jenny have been serving in the national NYI of Ecuador, and have ministered in the cities of Guayaquil, Ventanas, Machala, and finally planted the first Church of the Nazarene in Manta. After 8 years in Manta, they accepted the missionary call and received their assignment as global missionaries, taking on the challenge of bringing revival to Uruguay as CIM (Holistic Ministry Coordinator). Luis is a musician and Jenny sings, but they have also been involved in working with children, youth, and adults, as well as in marriage ministry. They are passionate and have seen miracles, in their own lives and in others. They have also witnessed many transformed lives, which drives them to make disciples to the ends of the earth. Their major goal in Uruguay is to raise up a new generation of pastors and leaders who are willing to expand the kingdom of God in their country and the world. You too can be part of the mission in Uruguay in the following ways: Praying for: The ministry growth  of the Church of the Nazarene's ministries in local churches For a new generation of pastors and leaders For a new church planting strategy For sponsorship, knowing that Uruguay is one of the five most expensive countries in the world For Anaís's college studies, as she will soon be starting college Sharing with everyone that Ecuador has missionaries and inviting them to be part of their support network Donating to this ministry in the options below Send them a message to sign up as a volunteer for their support network in a short-term project. Remember: Missions are done with the feet of those who go, the hands of those who offer, and the knees of those who pray. Thank you for being part of this mission. You can follow them on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to know the details of this mission, testimonials and much more. Connect with them and be part of this great adventure! IG: es_mision FB: EsMisión Tik Tok: es_mision

Marcio & Amber Batista

País de origem: Singapore

We are: Marcio, Amber, Joshua, Lucas and Sophia Rev. Márcio is a pastor, therapist and coach from Brazil. He was a co-founder of a successful geological company in Brazil when, in 2005, God asked him to leave his career to serve the Lord amongst the nations. His academic background includes two bachelors (Geology and Theology) and two masters (Geosciences and Pastoral Counselling). Dr. Amber is medically trained and a marine biologist from Australia. A daughter of missionaries, she spent many years living in a creative access area in Asia and worked as part of an orphanage and children’s hospital. She sensed God’s calling over her life to become a doctor and serve Him through this profession in the nations, where the gospel is much higher than words and should be translated into practical love. Márcio and Amber first met in Argentina in 2005, when they started their full-time missionary work together, and were married in 2007, during their work in Scotland. They then moved to Southeast Asia, where they ministered for six years, subsequently moved to Brazil for three years, and then spent the last 2 years in the Philippines. They are blessed with three bright and active children who were each born in different countries: Joshua (2016), Lucas (2018), and Sophia (2021). It has been over sixteen years of fulfilling work, where they have organized and conducted various programs in missions, counseling, community work and leadership development. God has now called them to be part of the transformative plan that He is writing in this part of the world. Márcio and Amber will minister in the areas of Church Development, Compassionate Ministries and Mission Mobilization. For the rest of their lives, their hearts are to empower families, leaders, and communities to walk in the purposes of God through healing their wounds and equipping them with tools to live meaningful lives. Your partnership can help reach the people in Asia-Pacific and see this region transformed through the hope and love of Jesus.

Marco & Mirza Velasco

País de origem: Costa Rica

Marco and Myrza are missionaries in Costa Rica, serving as Vice-rectors at the Seminario Nazareno de las Américas (SENDAS). They are Mexicans and have been married for 35 years. Our anniversary is on April 11th. We have two adult children: David married to Cecilia and Ana married to Zuri. Their pastoral ministry was developed in two parts: 1) Ensenada, Baja, Mexico from 1987-2004, as pastor of the Church of the Nazarene "Ebenezer", and as Academic Dean of the Nazarene Biblical Institute today Nazarene Mexican Seminary, Campus Tecate 2) Chiapas, Mexico from 2004 to 2017 as co-pastor of the Tercera Iglesia de Tuxtla, in the Southern District of Mexico in collaboration with Rev. Fredi Arreola, and as Director of the Mexican Nazarene Seminary, Tuxtla Campus from 2015-2017. During this second stage, Myrza developed the Children's ministry with the Children's Church and the children's choir of the local church. She studied music at the Northwestern Nazarene Biblical Institute (1992), and graduated from Associate in Arts, Music, and Worship. She was the part of the worship team in the Ebenezer church (1990-2014). She conducted different music seminars at the School of Music in Ensenada, BC, Mexico (2000). She has completed several diplomas such as Secretary, computing, and childhood and family counseling. For Marco, studies have advanced along with his pastoral and academic development. Almost in a complementary way. Initially with the Bachelor of Theology (1986); Master of Arts (1995, Point Loma); Lic. Sociology (2001, UABC); Master in Family Orientation (2013, SENDAS); and Doctorate in Ministry (2017, NTS). After 27 years of Pastoral Ministry, they dreamed of being able to dedicate themselves to teaching full time. And since May 2017 they began a new stage and adventure in the ministry by being part of SENDAS with a missionary special assignment in Theological Teaching. They both appreciate this great opportunity of service through Global Missions. They hope to faithfully do their best each day of this ministry with the help of God. To God be the glory and honor!

Mario & Jessy López

País de origem: Ecuador

Mario and Jessi are a Mexican couple serving as sponsored missionaries for the Church of the Nazarene. Jessi started her ministry serving in the Genesis project with church planting. Mario began his service as a pastor, and He is an ordained Elder in the Church of the Nazarene. Mario and Jessi have decided to dedicate their lives to missions and have been part of several ministries, including Work and Witness, Partnerships, Administration and Evangelism ministries. They have served as missionaries in Haiti, Dominican Republic, Mexico and Cuba. Now God has called them to serve in South America Region to start a new missionary project to help others to discover their calls. Mario and Jessi are confident in God’s call on their lives, and their passion has moved them to offer their life in love to God to serve as channels of grace for those who need the Lord. As they serve, Mario and Jessi have goals to meet in education, ministry and family. These are their prayer requests: To be filled with wisdom to accomplish God’s call on their lives. For their family to grow in number, love and grace. For the Lord to provide everything they need. For adaptation and the power of the Spirit to accomplish God’s Mission in their new assignment. If you want to know more about their ministry you can check their social media: Fb: https://www.facebook.com/aldiaconloslopez  Instagram: @al_dia_con_los_lopez

Martin & Cezarina Glendenning

País de origem: Croatia (Hrvatska)

Cezi and Martin serve as leaders of the Central Europe Field. Since November 2023, Cezi has been serving as the Field Strategy Coordinator (FSC) for Central Europe becoming the first native-born FSC on this field. Martin serves as the Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (NCM) Coordinator for Central Europe as well as helping in Field Finance and Administration. They currently live in Zagreb, Croatia where they continue to serve in their local church, the first church in the Pioneer Area of Croatia. Cezarina is originally from Albania. In 2001, she moved to Florence, Italy where she studied, worked, and served as an NYI leader, an NMI president, a church board member, and in other local ministries for seven years. In 2008, God called her to move to Germany and prepare herself for ministry at European Nazarene College, where she studied and graduated with a BA in Theology. In May 2016, she received a Master’s Degree from Northwest Nazarene University in Missional Leadership. Martin is originally from the Mid-West, USA. He is a CPA and graduated from Mid-America Nazarene University with degrees in Accounting and Business Administration. In November 2017, he received a Master’s Degree in International Development from Kimmage Development Studies Centre in Dublin, Ireland. Martin and Cezi have two amazing boys. Reuben, who was born in Germany in 2014, and Lukas, who was born in Hungary in 2017, are already world citizens. They have an American father, an Albanian mother, and were all four born in different countries. Both boys attend a Croatian-speaking school and are fluent in Croatian and English. Martin and Cezi feel blessed to be serving God in Central Europe. Although raising a young family has drastically changed their daily activities, Martin still tries to find time to bike and Cezi continues to enjoy cooking, traveling, and hosting people in her home. Having lived in several countries, she has adapted several cultural cooking styles that her family is very fortunate to take advantage of. They consider themselves blessed and fortunate to be able to be a part of what God is doing in Croatia and Central Europe.

Monte & Bethany Cyr

País de origem: Guatemala

Monte & Bethany Cyr (pronounced 'Sear') are Global Missionaries for the Church of the Nazarene on the Mesoamerica Region (Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean). Monte has served as the Regional Partnerships Coordinator since March 2025. His main responsibilities include connecting churches and districts on the Mesoamerica Region with churches and districts in other parts of the world for mutual encouragement, support and ministry. Bethany serves as the office administrator. Monte and Bethany have additionally served as youth pastors in the U.S. from 1990 until their missionary appointment in 1998, and then as the Africa Region Youth Ministries Coordinator (1998-2006), the Caribbean Region Youth Ministries Coordinator (2006-2011), and the Mesoamerica Region Discipleship Coordinator (2011-2025). The Cyr’s have four children:  Robert (working in Seward, Alaska), Amy with husband Jamie (working in Seward, Alaska), Bryan with wife Jecca (teaching music in Louisville, Kentucky) with their 3 children Clara, Miles and Ella, and Nkele (pronounced En-Kay-Lee) (living and working in Madison, Wisconsin). To contact the Cyrs, please email Monte@TheCyrFamily.org.

Nayara Silva

País de origem: Ecuador

Brasileira, nasceu na cidade de Natal, RN e teve o privilégio de conhecer a Cristo ainda na infância. Aos nove anos de idade, tomou a decisão de entregar sua vida à Cristo e ainda na infância se tornou membro da igreja do Nazareno. Na igreja local conheceu sobre missões e desde então se interessou pelo tema. Com a convicção que Deus começou a preparar-la quando era criança, enquanto ouvia testemunhos e histórias missionárias, se envolveu em muitos ministérios na igreja local, como no ministério de artes e discipulado infantil, grupos de evangelismo, participou várias viagens missionárias de curto prazo, serviu nos ministérios de dança e teatro, ministrou aulas na Escola Dominical, fez parte do conselho missionário, e esteve na liderança do NazaKids por 10 anos. Em 2013, entendeu que o Senhor a chamava para servi-Lo em missões, mas, antes de servir em um contexto transcultural, se graduou em Licenciatura em Dança pela Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, fez o Treinamento Informal para o Ministério Infantil pela Aliança Pró-Evangelização das Crianças (APEC), se formou no Treinamento Integral para o Campo pelo Centro Evangélico de Missões e, concluiu o curso em Aconselhamento Pastoral Familiar pela EIRENE do Brasil. Esteve por 2 meses no Kenya/África, servindo entre crianças e adolescentes, em parceria com a sua igreja local, o Centro Evangélico de Missões e a Igreja do Nazareno no Kenya. Hoje é missionária em envio patrocinado, em 2020 chegou a Quito/Equador e começou a servir nos Ministérios de Compaixão Nazarenos (MNC) para a região América do Sul. E desde 2023 está servindo como Coordenadora Regional de Desenvolvimento Integral Infantil, um programa de MNC. Ela entende que estar em missão é entregar ao Senhor, tudo aquilo que Ele lhe deu. “Porque dele, e por ele, e para ele são todas as coisas; glória, pois, a ele eternamente. Amém!” (Rm.11.36)

Oziel & Nelida Morais

País de origem: Mozambique

A Família Morais – Chamados para Servir em todo tempo e em todo lugar A família Morais tem suas raízes nas ilhas de Cabo Verde, no coração do Oceano Atlântico, na costa ocidental do continente africano. Composta por um casal missionário e seus dois filhos – Jonathan Gabriel e Rafaela Ayana – a família tem dedicado sua vida ao serviço cristão e à expansão do Reino de Deus. Após oito anos vivendo no Brasil, entre estudos teológicos e atuação ministerial, retornaram a Cabo Verde, onde por mais de uma década serviram fielmente em diversas áreas do ministério. Agora, responderam a um novo chamado e estão a servir como missionários globais no continente africano, com foco nas áreas de educação, liderança e estatística eclesiástica. Presbítero ordenado na Igreja do Nazareno desde 2010, o Dr. Oziel Morais possui um PhD em Política e Administração de Sistemas Educacionais e um Mestrado em Ciência da Religião, com ênfase em Desenvolvimento Integral da Igreja. Ao longo dos últimos 20 anos, tem exercido o ministério pastoral, atuado como professor universitário, pesquisador, formador e mentor de líderes, e como diretor acadêmico do Seminário Nazareno de Cabo Verde. Também foi o coordenador da educação nazarena, no recém-extinto Campo Lusófono em África, e por meio do seu projeto pessoal, Instituto de Liderança, tem formado e mentoriado líderes ao redor do mundo. Atualmente, serve como missionário global, coordenando a educação ministerial nos países lusófonos, com especial atenção à formação de pastores leigos e líderes em Moçambique e Angola e cooperação com outros paisses lusófonos em África. Com um mestrado em Matemática, Nélida Morais tem longa experiência como professora do ensino secundário e desenvolve um ministério pastoral profundamente ligado ao cuidado, compaixão e educação de crianças e adolescentes. É pastora licenciada pelo Distrito Norte de Cabo Verde, tendo atuado como coordenadora distrital do Ministério de Compaixão, presidente da JNI na igreja local, entre outras funções. Hoje, como missionária global, é responsável pelas estatísticas e desenvolvimento estratégico da Igreja do Nazareno em Moçambique e Angola, contribuindo para a eficácia dos projetos e o crescimento sustentável da missão. Os filhos do casal seguem a jornada missionária junto com os pais. Jonathan Gabriel frequenta o 9.º ano e Rafaela Ayana, o 3.º ano. Ambos estão em processo de adaptação e crescimento, imersos numa nova realidade cultural e educativa. Pedidos de Oração Pedimos que se unam em intercessão pela família Morais: Pela rápida adaptação à nova realidade de Angola e Moçambique; Pela educação das crianças, em um novo contexto escolar e social; Pela proteção e provisão de Deus sobre a família e seus projetos; Pela eficiência dos programas de formação pastoral e de liderança; Pelo fortalecimento das estruturas educacionais e ministeriais nos dois países; Para que a capacitação de líderes acompanhe o crescimento da Igreja em Moçambique e Angola. Contamos com suas orações e apoio nesta nova fase de missão transcultural. Que o Senhor continue a derramar sabedoria, proteção e provisão sobre cada passo desta jornada. Muito obrigado!

Pablo & Viviana Tello

País de origem: Italy

The Tello family is made up of Pablo and Viviana, along with their three children: Matteo (15), born in Florence, Italy; Esteban (12), born in Buenos Aires, Argentina; and little Aramí (5), born in Asunción, Paraguay. Pablo and Viviana were married 23 years ago and since then, they have shared their life and faith, developing various ministries together in different countries and contexts. As global missionaries of the Church of the Nazarene, they served the last eight years in Paraguay, where they accompanied faith communities, strengthened the formation of leaders, and worked on missionary projects. In 2025, they moved to Genoa, Italy, with the goal of planting the first Church of the Nazarene in the city, opening a space of encounter, hope, and transformation for many people. Today, the Tello family continues their mission with passion, sharing the gospel and serving the community, trusting that God continues to write their story in every step of faith.

Peter & Jenny Isaac

País de origem: Vanuatu

Peter and Jenny from Papua New Guinea are called by God to serve Him in one of the Pacific Island countries called, Port Vila, Vanuatu. Peter has been a Pastor for many years before he met Jenny, and they were married on January 6, 1996. Peter pastored Neville Bartle Memorial Church at Kundiawa (PNG) and Jenny was working as a nurse at the hospital. In 1998, Peter heard the call to return so he could continue education in ministry. Jenny resigned from her job and they left for Bible College. They both graduated from the Melanesian Nazarene Bible College with Bachelor degree in Theology. They have been teaching at Melanesian Nazarene Bible College, chaplin for Bible students, and college church pastors. Peter was also a Chairmen of the Melanesian Nazarene Publication House while Jenny was working at the college clinic and starting a women’s radio ministry; “Krai Blong Ol Meri” program. Later in the mission field, Jenny did continue education and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in language and education at the University of the South Pacific. God has blessed them with three boys: Bennett, Ennrich, and Isaac Junior. Together they have served God’s people and the church of the Nazarene as missionaries for 20 years. Their three sons have been very supportive to God’s mission in Vanuatu. Currently they are all studying at the university. The Isaacs’ mission is to make Christlike disciples. They build relationships with people, preach, teach, train upcoming leaders, and guide and administer churches. Thank you all for your prayers and your support in giving to preach the Holiness message and extend God’s kingdom. It is through your prayers and generous giving that has allowed the Isaacs to serve God this long in the mission field. Peter, Jenny, Bennett, Ennrich, and Isaac Junior

René Gutiérrez

País de origem: Curacao

I was born in Chihuahua, Mexico. I am the oldest child along with my two sisters. My parents accepted Christ as an answer to my father's alcoholic need, I was months old, that's where our blessing story begins. During my childhood, I learned to serve alongside them, then in my youth I became involved in local church ministries such as NYI, NMI, prayer, evangelism, training and development of leaders in NYI zone and district. I continued volunteering in Ethos preserving the creation that was a Christian ecological group, as well as volunteering in NCM. I completed my B.S. in Biology and am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Ecology and Environmental Management. I had the opportunity to be a missionary for the Genesis Mesoamerica project in Veracruz from 2014-16 being the beginning of my journey in missions. Upon my return I joined NCM in the implementation of water purification projects. I joined the Mexico Field Office as coordinator of the Mexico Field Training Center (CECAAM). I had the opportunity to be a church planter in Mezcala as a licensed minister. Also, I was the Coordinator of Missions Mobilization for the Mexico Field, seeing all the potential of missionaries in the nation. I am currently beginning a new stage in my ministerial life by being assigned globally to the island of Curacao to help develop the Church of the Nazarene there along with a team that has also responded to God's call. Thank you for all your support and prayer for me.   Prayer requests: *For God to continue to guide my life to serve Him better. *For wisdom and vision for the ministry. * For His grace upon me in the places where I will go. *For those who are to hear His word and for transformation of their lives.

Roger & Damaris Kellogg

País de origem: Guatemala

Roger grew up in Idaho and Damaris was born and raised in Guatemala. They both grew up in a Conservative Holiness church. Damaris' parents were Pastors for Emmanuel Foundation in Guatemala City where she first got her call from missions from a young age. Roger also received a called to missions at a young age and attended The Bible Missionary Church. They both met in Guatemala on a Touching Lives for Christ trip. Soon after this trip Roger served in Nigeria, Africa for 6 months. They both attended Hobe Sound Bible College in Hobe Sound, Florida. They got married in October 1995 and lived in Nampa, Idaho until they left for the mission field. They have two daughters, Heather Eunice, and Kristen Isabella. They have both left home and are now in College. So we are now getting use to the “Empty Nester” feeling. In 2016 they left for the mission field and are currently serving on the Norcentral field. Roger is the Work and Witness corrdinator and Damaris is the Compassionate ministries coordinator. We feel that God has blessed us exceedingly allowing us to serve on this field. The Nor-Central Area (Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador) in the Mesoamerica region.

Roger & Deysi Lemus

País de origem: Curacao

We are Roger and Deysi Lemus, born in El Salvador. We met at the First Church of the Nazarene in San Salvador. Since our youth, we have served the Lord in various local ministries: NYI, Compassion, Praise, NDI, etc. God has blessed us with three children: Daysi Elizabeth, Roger Jr., and Jaime. God called us to pastoral ministry in 2000, in the Eastern District of El Salvador, and then we served at the Nazarene Theological Seminary in Guatemala, supporting the Convention Center, and Deysi as assistant secretary to the field coordinator in the North Central Field Office. We have pastored four churches since then and have also served as coordinators of Evangelism and the Jesus Film. During our pastoral ministry, we have founded four churches: one in El Salvador and three in Guatemala. In addition, we have served as trainers of leaders in the area of church planting and theological training, and we have participated in and coordinated mission trip groups with the Jesus Film Ministries. God has allowed us to work with many superintendents and leaders in the Mesoamerica region in our area, but also in the Caribbean: Cuba, Jamaica, Panama, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and the United States. We have currently been assigned to serve in the ABC islands, Curaçao, Aruba, and Bonaire, where the Church of the Nazarene has recently been able to enter. Our ministry here is to develop the first Church of the Nazarene in its doctrine, government, and structure, as well as to plant the church in Spanish, English, and Papiamento, which is the local language. We ask for your prayers for our children who are far away, as we serve the Lord together and they are a great support in the ministry. Pray that God will give us grace and wisdom and, above all, that He will always give us a message of hope in the power of the gospel that transforms lives and that we may share the experience of entire sanctification in a world of need.

Sam & Kristi Senica

País de origem: United States of America

Sam and Kristi Senica are lifelong Nazarenes who met in youth group at Crossbridge Community Church of the Nazarene in North Central Illinois and were married in November 2006. Their call to missions grew out of years of Work and Witness trips at home and abroad, including teams they led to Antigua and the Dominican Republic. In 2018, their pastor asked them to oversee a new partnership between their church and missionaries in the Dominican Republic. They said yes without any sense of where it would lead, but as the partnership grew, so did a desire they hadn't expected, and they realized God was calling them into missions full-time. In May 2021, Sam and Kristi moved to the Dominican Republic with their four kids: Tyler, Madilyn, Owen, and Edith. A fifth, Elsie, was born there in August 2022. They served in the Dominican Republic until August 2023, when they were called to serve in the USA/Canada Region. Today the Senicas are based in Oklahoma City. Kristi serves as the Missions Mobilization Coordinator for USA/Canada, and Sam serves as the Regional Personnel Coordinator. Together they lead the Cause in their region, a global missions initiative raising up missional leaders for the cause of the King and the cause of the Kingdom. They love supporting and resourcing churches, pastors, and district superintendents across the region as we all live out the call to go and make disciples. To connect with the Senicas, please find them online: Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesenicafamily Podcast: https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-4irpy-d846cd

Scot & Jill Riggins

País de origem: Philippines

Scot and Jill Riggins serve in Manila, Philippines with their five children. Scot is the Regional Finance Coordinator for the Asia-Pacific Region. Jill is in a supporting role at home, catching whatever roles fit as they come – often hospitality, sometimes teaching or preaching, leading a Bible study, and now beginning the course of study for ordination. Together they have 5 children; Aden, Wiley, Noah, Emma and Audrey. Their family ‘came to be’ on the mission field. Scot and Jill met in 2002 in Papua New Guinea, where Scot was assisting the Field Director, and Jill was teaching the missionary kids. They were married in 2004, and their three boys were born at the Nazarene Mission Hospital there. In 2011, they moved to South Africa to serve in finance in the regional office in Johannesburg. While there, Emma was born. They have now lived in the Philippines, where Audrey was born, for ten years. From here, Scot has served as Field Finance Coordinator for the Australia-New Zealand Field as well as the Philippines-Micronesia Field, and also the Asia-Pacific Regional Finance Coordinator – sometimes all three at once!

Shannon Smith

País de origem: Cambodia

Shannon has been serving in Cambodia since 2018. After spending many years in language school, as well as serving in many different roles, she is currently serving alongside our Cambodian Nazarene brothers and sisters in Christ in the area of District Development. Cambodia is a country that is 95% Buddhist and and there are only a little over 1% of people who are Christ followers. Our Cambodian Nazarene family are passionate about sharing the Gospel with their neighbors and friends. God is moving as the people of God make intentional efforts to bring light into the dark places in their villages and communities! Shannon would appreciate your prayers as she partners with the Cambodian people to disciple and train pastors who are working towards ordination, for the development of the Cambodia District, as churches are planted in unreached villages across the country, and as freedom in Christ is proclaimed to children, youth, and adults in the country of Cambodia.

Sixto & Katie Gaona

País de origem: Bolivia

Rev. Sixto Gaona and Katie Anderson de Gaona serve with their two daughters, Adyson and Joy. Sixto graduated from the Nazarene Bible Institute in New Horizon and later completed his bachelor’s degree in theology and the classes for his license of Theology at Nazarene Theological Seminary in Peru, with a Bachelor’s degree in Theology. Sixto then pastored several years before serving as a missionary in Southern Peru in church planting efforts. He also graduated from the Superior Public Institute “CAVM” with a title in English Education. Katie graduated from Mount Vernon Nazarene University with two Bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Family and Consumer Sciences. She then worked for WVU Extension Service, and later as the office administrator for her home church. Katie then served as a missionary in Peru in church planting efforts. Sixto and Katie met while serving as missionaries, and when they finished, they married in Peru and pastored on the Peru Nor Oriente District. The Gaonas are currently assigned as missionaries of the Church of the Nazarene in Bolivia with the goal of planting a new church and coordinating Nazarene Missions Teams.

Tim & Michelle Eby

País de origem: South Africa

Tim and Michelle Eby have served as commissioned missionaries with the Church of the Nazarene for 24 years in Africa. Tim grew up on the mission field in Papua New Guinea with his parents Lee and Carol Ann Eby.  Michelle is also a missionary kid from Beirut, Lebanon where her parents Larry and Sharon Buess served with the church of the Nazarene. Tim has a B.S. in Aviation Technology, his commercial pilot licenses, and began his career as a commercial pilot in Atlanta, Georgia.   In August of 1997, they were assigned as Nazarene missionaries to the Africa East Field to open the work for Nazarene Mission Aviation as a missionary pilot. The Ebys returned to the USA in 2003, where Tim completed his course of study, received a Master’s in Christian Education, and was ordained as a minister in April of 2006. They returned to Africa in November 2006. Tim worked in leadership development and church planting in the country of Senegal and across the Africa West Field for the next 11 years, and Michelle served as the field treasurer.  They moved to Johannesburg, South Africa in January 2018 where Tim is now serving as the Africa Regional Jesus Film and Evangelism Coordinator.  Michelle is serving on the finance team for the Africa Region. They have 4 children, 5 grandchildren, and call Nashville, TN their home.  God continues to work through the ministry of Tim and Michelle as they serve Him on the mission field.  Their passion is to see the development of national leaders who will lead the church in Africa to maturity and significance. Their positions require much travel and great wisdom as they develop tools of evangelism and discipleship that are effective for the African context. Please pray that God will give them strength, wisdom, and safety as they teach and preach the Good News of Christ in every corner of Africa.

Timothy & Grace Dlamini

País de origem: Malawi

Meet Timothy and Grace Dlamini from Eswatini. After being saved, God called  Timothy when he was 18 years to witness at home and wherever the Lord was going to plant him. Rev. Dlamini is passionate about Christian discipleship. They have been pastors of many churches in the South, East, and Central Districts. Timothy served as district treasurer in the South Disrict when he was a pastor of Nhlangano Church of the Nazarene. Rev. Dlamini received an MA in Religion from Southern Nazarene University and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Religion online at Africa Nazarene University. Grace is passionate about compassionate ministries and has completed a bachelor's degree in Theology at Southern African Nazarene University. After a fruitful ministry in lecturing at Southern African Nazarene University and pastoring Fitch Memorial Church of the Nazarene for 15 years, was elected by the Eswatini East District to serve as a DS where he served for 14 years. He also served as an interim DS of Sunrise District in South Africa.  Please pray for the Dlamini family as they continue to  follow God’s leadership

Wilfredo & Ana Zoila Marciaga

País de origem: Panama

Ana Zoila grew up in Landívar Church of the Nazarene in Guatemala City, accepting Christ as her Lord and Savior at the age of 4. She served in her local church from an early age in the church children's choir and later as a children's teacher, then she served in the youth ministry locally and in the district. God called her to her ministry at 18 years old. She was a regional missionary for 4 years and then served as Administrative Rector of the Nazarene Theological Seminary. In that position, God called her to transcultural missionary ministry arriving in Panama in 2013. Ana was ordained as an Elder of the Church of the Nazarene during the Assembly of the Central District of Guatemala in 2019. As a child, Wilfredo attended El Progreso Church of the Nazarene, in the City of Chorrera, Panama. After a few years he returned consciously seeking the Lord, giving his life to Him at the age of 14. When he was 17, he consecrated his life to the Lord and received God's call to serve Him. In the local church he began to serve in the worship ministry and in the Siloe typical music group, serving as a vocalist, but also occasionally playing the accordion and percussions. Being in this ministry, God allows him to also compose some praises. He was also collaborated in planting the Church of the Nazarene of Espavé de Chame and the church of the Nazarene in Playa Chiquita, where he was involved actively in preaching. He was also ordained as an Elder of the Church of the Nazarene in 2022. In 2013 Ana Zoila and Wilfredo met and the following year they began a formal relationship based on Love for God and serving Him. They got married in December 2016. Now as a couple they serve together as global missionaries in the Mesoamerica Region. Wilfredo is the Regional Literature Coordinator and is in charge of the reproduction and distribution of literary material for the Mesoamerica Region. Ana Zoila is the Secretary of the Regional Director and of the Region, being in charge of the organization processes, statistics among other secretarial matters. She also participates as part of the teaching staff in the Youth Ministry academy in Panama. Together they attend the Church of the Nazarene El Progreso where they are teachers, Wilfredo in the men's class and Ana Zoila in the youth class. They are also both part of the preaching body.

Yoan & Astrid Camacaro

País de origem: Italy

Yoan nasceu na Venezuela. Aos 18 anos viajou para o Equador para realizar estudos ministeriais no Seminário Teológico Nazareno Sul-Americano. Yoan também obteve o título de Mestre em Missões Interculturais pelo Seminário Nazareno na Costa Rica. Atualmente, Yoan atua como Coordenador Regional da JNI e líder nacional dos Ministérios Equatorianos. Astrid nasceu no Equador, num lar cristão, e foi chamada para o ministério aos 15 anos. Ele participou de sua igreja local como líder de jovens, escola dominical e funções de liderança. Ele tem uma grande paixão por discipular e orientar jovens e envolvê-los no ministério e em missões. Astrid serve actualmente como Coordenadora Regional dos Ministérios Nazarenos de Compaixão. Yoan e Astrid têm dois filhos, Yared e Thiago. Yared adora música e esportes, enquanto Thiago se interessa por super-heróis, dinossauros e carros! Antes do serviço missionário servimos por 5 anos como pastores seniores na cidade de Ibarra, Equador. Agora, servimos a Deus através da plantação de igrejas, treinamento de liderança, discipulado, recrutamento de missionários e pastores desde 2013. Desde janeiro de 2019, servimos como missionários no Paraguai, uma cultura de língua guarani calorosa e amigável. Somos apaixonados por formar líderes e representantes nacionais, promover o desenvolvimento de igrejas e ser um recurso para o país. Serviremos na Itália como plantadores de igreja e desenvolvimento de líderes. ______