Missions

When the Church of the Nazarene was born in Pilot Point Texas in1908, it had missionaries already on the field from the several groups that formed the denomination. Since that time, missions have been a strong focal point for us.

The following are some Nazarene Missions Facts:

• The Church of the Nazarene ministers in 148 world areas.
• The Church of the Nazarene ministers in 150 languages and dialects, with printed materials in 95 of these.
• There are 739 Nazarene missionaries: this includes long term, short term and volunteers.
• The Church of the Nazarene is seventh among denominations in number of missionaries and third with presence in various world areas.
• The Church of the Nazarene has schools, hospitals, bible colleges, and seminaries around the world. It ministers through radio, TV and internet broadcast around the world.

you want to know more facts about Nazarene Missions, go to www.nazarenemissions.org and click on ‘Education,’ then click on ‘Resources’ and finally click on ‘Fast Facts.’

Every person in every local Church of the Nazarene can be involved in missions through various means:

• Prayer for missionaries and their work
• Giving to support missionaries and their work
• Learning more about missions through missionary education
• Participating in short term missions trips (local and abroad)
• Writing missionaries
• Several other programs