andrew graystone,
christchurch,
christchurch shooting,
New Zealand,
Prof. Graystone in the image circulated on Twitter After shootings at two mosques in New Zealand took nearly 50 lives, many people shared love for Muslims around the world. Andrew Graystone, a… Read More
new zealand district,
As members and friends of the Church of the Nazarene in New Zealand, we are shocked and dismayed at the senseless violence committed in Christchurch on March 15. Our hearts are heavy with sadness. We… Read More
in memoriam,
Philippines,
Our warmest and deepest condolences are extended to the family, friends and former students and colleagues of Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary Professor emeritus and founding faculty member Dr. Ronald Ward Beech (APNTS 1983-1993), who went… Read More
Honoring Rev. Andy Valenzuela: The First Filipino District Superintendent
Nazarene,
On March 17, 1933, in Tabuyoc, Binalonan, Pangasinan, Philippines, Andres Castro "Andy" Valenzuela was born to parents Francisco "Ecoy" Valenzuela (1904-December 2002) and his wife Marina "Maring" Valenzuela. Two years later, Andy became the elder… Read More
Earthquake and Tsunami Shakes Indonesia – UPDATE
Palu, Indonesia. On September 28, the people of Palu, Indonesia were beginning their weekend on the beach preparing for a festival. No one expected the 7.5 earthquake which triggered a tsunami that has killed over… Read More
Northern Philippines Devastated by Typhoon
An elementary classroom flooded on the PNC campus. Typhoon Mangkhut, the world's most intense storm this year, hit the northern tip of the Philippines early Saturday and killed more than 80 people before moving toward Hong… Read More
Earthquake Strikes Japan
A street in Sapporo shown damaged by the earthquake | Kyodo News On Thursday, September 6, 2018, a 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck the Japanese island of Hokkaido. There have been 16 confirmed… Read More
Pastor of the Philippines Largest Nazarene Congregation Passes
Angelito Agbuya, pastor of Angeles City Church of the Nazarene in the Philippines, passed away 4 September at the age of 67. Throughout his life, Agbuya served the Church of the Nazarene in many capacities, including as… Read More
Pioneer in Australian Church Peter Robinson Passes Away
Nazarene Theological College,
Peter and Enid Robinson in 1984 Pioneer Australian Pastor Rev. Peter Alfred Robinson, former District Secretary and member of the District Advisory Board of the Australia Southern District and former member… Read More
Former Missionary Peter Burkhart Passes Away
Philippines Micronesia field,
Retired missionary Pete Burkhart passed away 1 August at age 91. He and wife, Meryle, served as missionaries in Guyana and the Philippines in addition to pastoring in Washington and Idaho, USA. Meryle (Carrier) Burkhart passed away in April 2017.… Read More