Missions

The mission of the Church of the Nazarene is to make Christlike disciples in the nations.

Serving locally and in the world!
In 2020, there were 531 missionaries originating from 64 world areas, serving in 96 countries.
See how Nazarenes are serving in the world.
Meet Our Sponsored Child!
This is Dayron from Dominican Republic
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Nazarene Compassionate Ministries’ child-focused programs are based on a Holistic Child Development model that seeks to address key aspects of a child’s life. This center in the Dominican Republic cares for children 3 days a week and the children receive a hot lunch. This project is in a community experiencing high levels of poverty. Combined with the Christ-like love from staff, an attitude of hope for a better future is growing among children and families.
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Lazarian World Homes
See the .pdf book from Lazarian World Homes below to see what this team and the financial support of EVNaz were a part of in 2020!

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Here is the impact EVNaz is having around the East Valley! Join today and start BLESSing your neighbors.
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AZ District's Care & Connection Missionaries

This is a strategy for “linking” churches with missionaries through prayer and personal contact.
Please pray for our missionaries and if you would like to send them letters, contact Pastor Lynnette Buck for information.
 Esteban J. Alcantara and Sugey Salmeron are the AZ District Care and Connect Missionaries (2026–2028)! 🎉
Esteban J. Alcantara (Dominican Republic) and Sugey Salmeron (Mexico) met while serving God in the Dominican Republic through church planting and missions. After years of ministry together, they married in 2022. In August 2023, they welcomed their son Gael.

Esteban has been involved in youth ministry, church planting, and leadership development. He holds a Bachelor’s in Marketing & Business and is pursuing theological studies, with a passion for youth and cross-cultural missions. Sugey has served in church planting and missionary mobilization since 2010, developing programs to train and send missionaries, and equipping churches for mission. She holds a Theology degree with a specialization in Youth Ministry. The family is currently living in England and serve as Regional Coordinators for Missionary Mobilization in the Eurasia Region.

Join us in praying, giving, and connecting with Esteban J. Alcantara and Sugey Salmeron as they step into this exciting mission!
esteban.sugey5@gmail.com
 
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARY: Sugey (June 18th); Esteban (March 13th); and Gael (August 10th). Anniversary is June 5th.

Learn more in their newsletter: NEWSLETTER

Alabaster Offering - Each February & September

This offering provides funds for property and buildings around the world for missionaries and churches.
Check out more about the Alabaster Offering and how the funds are used here.

Contact us about missions at EVNaz!