February Missions Emphasis

Our February emphasis is our Alabaster Offering.

WHAT IS THE ALABASTER OFFERING? This semi-annual offering provides funds for the construction of Buildings - churches, schools, medical facilities, and homes for missionaries and national workers, as well as funds for the purchase of property for most Work and Witness Projects.

This offering is based on the anointing of Jesus in Bethany found in Mathew 26, “perfume money” not spent on ourselves but given to Jesus for Others.

NAZARENE MISSIONS INTERNATIONAL---

Carolyn Klein, NMI President

Nazarene Missions International (NMI) is the organizational representative of missions for the Church of the Nazarene on the regional, district, and local levels."

NMI is the promotional, educational, program, and fund-raising arm of missions."

NMI is the organization that "provides the structure and spiritual dynamic for mobilizing the church in mission."

Praying

Interceding for leaders and churches and for the Holy Spirit to draw all people to Christ.  NMI gathers believers for prayer in the local church, linking us to our brothers and sisters across the globe. Through special focuses, such as prayer for the 10/40 window or the persecuted church, we unite in crying out to the Father, that His heavenly kingdom would break through on earth.

Discipling

Mentoring and involving all people, including youth and children, to make Christlike disciples in the nations.  NMI is committed to discipling new generations in their faith journey. Discipling, of course, includes teaching developing young leaders about Christ’s global mission, and nurturing their mission passion. We do this through one-on-one mentoring, providing opportunities for leadership, and inviting developing leaders to participate in mission work here and now, no matter their age.

Giving

Devoting ourselves and our resources, including World Evangelism Fund, to extend Christ’s kingdom.  One simple and essential way to express mission passion is financial support. NMI has designed a bunch of opportunities to support mission workers and meet human needs around the world through resource sharing. Nazarenes around the world generously share their resources to expand Christ’s kingdom on earth!

Educating

Nazarenes everywhere are sharing the mission stories of the church. Telling the story instills passion for mission. When Christ’s followers know what is at stake and hear how others are obeying God’s call to mission, they are challenged to participate as well.  NMI is committed to helping local churches tell the mission story. We provide resources and support for the local church as it informs and educates its members, not only in what other Nazarenes are doing in mission, but how they can get involved, too.