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SEANBC dedicates first church in Korea for Cambodians

Southeast Asia Nazarene Bible College dedicated its first church plant to the Cambodian community in South Korea. The church is made up of 12 SEANBC students who attend an extension center that ministers to Cambodians who live and work in South Korea. Read more

Rendezvous helps missionary kids transition to passport countries

More than 20 missionary kids from all over the world gathered on an Asia-Pacific island for Rendezvous 2019, where they learned how to better transition from the missions field back to their home countries. Read more

Missionary, pastor, educator Ronald Beech remembered 

Ronald Beech, former president of Philippine Nazarene College, Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary professor emeritus, pastor, and missionary, passed away at the age of 92. Read more

SEANBC develops video lectures for pastoral training

Southeast Asia Nazarene Bible College is developing a series of video lectures to train ministers in heavily persecuted areas that can be played without the need for internet access. Read more

Korea medical mission team serves Myanmar migrant workers

After a medical missions team from South Korea visited Myanmar last year, they realized there was a need for ongoing medical care among the Myanmar migrants. In response, the medical team recently visited Thailand to provide care for migrants working outside of their homeland. Read more

Books for Pastors funds 25 miniature libraries in the Philippines

Last year, the Philippine/Micronesia Field received a grant from Books for Pastors to bring 25 miniature libraries to students in theological extensions classes, providing them with educational literature they wouldn't be able to access otherwise. Read more

Vanuatu District ordains first ministers

The Vanuatu District featured its first ever ordination service at this year's district assembly where three local pastors were ordained. Read more

BGS appoints first-ever Jiwaka North district superintendent

Philip Nolie was appointed as the first ever superintendent of the Jiwaka North District in Papua New Guinea after the district's creation in 2016. Read more