
I am sending you."

nazarene missions exists
to start new
nazarene churches
around the world
We believe a well-organized group of believers can transform their local community. Our work is focused on facilitating opportunities, making connections, and developing relationships through the Church of the Nazarene.
we seek to develop
each church body
to be effective in
ministry and outreach
Our partnership ensures the local church’s immediate impact in the community.
nazarene missions
provides every
church with ongoing
resources
This support will help each Church of the Nazarene become a sustainable member of the denomination, thriving in its own context for generations to come.

Nazarene missionaries partner with local ministers and lay leaders to bring restoration, share the Gospel, and build sustainability within the community.

COMPASSION
BRINGS RESTORATION
COMPASSION
BRINGS RESTORATION
Nazarene Missions provides a full range of compassionate ministries that address systemic problems. From natural disaster relief to child development, Nazarene Missions has reach, impact, and longevity.
- Compassionate Ministries
- Hospitals & Clinics
- Disaster Response
- Work & Witness
EVANGELISM
SHARES THE GOSPEL
EVANGELISM SHARES THE GOSPEL
The power of Christ’s Gospel through the witness of the Holy Spirit draws people near, prompting transformation of heart and life. Nazarene Missions prayerfully sends missionaries into new territories where they participate in the movement of the Holy Spirit to bring salvation and restoration.
- JESUS Film Harvest Partners
- World Mission Broadcast
- Church Planting
- Missionary Outreach
EDUCATION
BUILDS SUSTAINABILTY
EDUCATION BUILDS SUSTAINABILITY
Our purpose is fully realized when our churches have the knowledge to thrive. Nazarene Missions helps facilitate training, teaching, and resourcing to support our local Nazarene churches around the globe.
- Discipleship Training
- Leadership Development
COMPASSION
BRINGS RESTORATION
COMPASSION
BRINGS RESTORATION
Nazarene Missions provides a full range of compassionate ministries that address systemic problems. From natural disaster relief to child development, Nazarene Missions has reach, impact, and longevity.
- Compassionate Ministries
- Hospitals & Clinics
- Disaster Response
- Work & Witness
EVANGELISM
SHARES THE GOSPEL
EVANGELISM
SHARES THE GOSPEL
The power of Christ’s Gospel through the witness of the Holy Spirit draws people near, prompting transformation of heart and life. Nazarene Missions prayerfully sends missionaries into new territories where they participate in the movement of the Holy Spirit to bring salvation and restoration.
- JESUS Film Harvest Partners
- World Mission Broadcast
- Church Planting
- Missionary Outreach
EDUCATION
BUILDS SUSTAINABILITY
EDUCATION BUILDS SUSTAINABILITY
Our purpose is fully realized when our churches have the knowledge to thrive. Nazarene Missions helps facilitate training, teaching, and resourcing to support our local Nazarene churches around the globe.
- Discipleship Training
- Leadership Development


They are sanctified wholly by His Spirit, set apart to do His work. They are called to go into the world and spread the transformative Gospel.
The Church is called to send missionaries where they are needed most. It is through prayer and connection with God’s mission that we prepare and deploy those who are called to participate in the movement of the Holy Spirit around the world.
As the Holy Spirit prepares the way for transformational holiness, Nazarene Missions sends its missionaries in partnership with local communities to join in God’s movement of restoration and peace in hearts and lives.

is primarily funded by his or her local community and called to serve a localized need in the field. Affirmed by the local church, district, and the Church of the Nazarene, he or she will serve a maximum of four years in the field with no previous ministry experience required.
- Primarily funded by a local Church of the Nazarene*
- Serves a maximum of four years**
- No prior ministry experience
- Able to engage in field ministry
** in two-year terms

is primarily funded by the global efforts of World Evangelism giving and called to serve a full career in the field. Affirmed by the Church of the Nazarene, he or she has prior ministry experience and will strategically serve in a global assignment wherever he or she is needed in the world.
- Primarily World Evangelism funded
- Serves two years to full career
- Prior ministry or specialty service experience
- Assigned by the church where needed

pioneering
missions
To fulfill our mission to make Christlike disciples in the nations, Nazarene Missions sends missionaries like Gavin and Jill Fothergill around the world. Gavin and Jill work with local leaders to share the good news.

Nazarene Missions is woven into the fabric of our identity as a holiness people. Our churches foster the call of the Holy Spirit to missions through deputation services, shared stories of God’s movement, and special offerings.
Nazarene Missions partners with local churches and districts to nurture the call in our missionaries. The Missionary Sending Model allows our missionaries to see their service from the moment they receive the call to their return home. The Missionary Sending Model spans all tenures, assignments, locations, and ministry types.




We are a unified, global church supporting Nazarene Missions throughout the world. We are living out the transformational love of Jesus Christ in our local communities worldwide through His message and our actions.


answer
the call
Nazarene missionaries Dwight and Carolyn Rich have followed God’s call on their lives for over 34 years on the field. Through World Evangelism giving, the church has supported their call to spread Christ’s transformative Gospel.