1. OFFICIAL LAUNCH 2019

2. HOW DID WE GET HERE?

3. Clarification of the mission strategy
During the 2015 and 2016 General Board sessions, the Board of General Superintendents (BGS) sponsored breakout sessions with the General Board members to review the funding of the mission.
The “Funding the Mission” study resulted in an action plan that included:
Clarification of the mission strategy
Reframing of Nazarene Missions
Unifying the message of Nazarene Missions

4. At the 2017 General NMI Convention, the first presentation of the Nazarene Missions Project was made. The feedback was that the project needed review, redesign, and consultation.

5. District Superintendents, USA/Canada Region
In December 2017, the BGS directed a redesign of the Nazarene Missions Project intended to answer the most essential questions that emerged during the consultation stages. Several constituencies were consulted:
NMI Global Council
District Superintendents, USA/Canada Region
Regional Directors, Global Missions
Local church pastors

6. In September 2018, the BGS approved the framework for the New Nazarene Missions to be launched in the first quarter of 2019.

7. WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NEW NAZARENE MISSIONS?

8. What is the contemporary purpose of Nazarene Missions?
The New Nazarene Missions needs to answer the most essential questions raised by the various constituencies:
What is the contemporary purpose of Nazarene Missions?
What types of ministries are part of Nazarene Missions today?
How do we fund Nazarene Missions?
Who is a Nazarene missionary?
How many types of missionaries do we have?
What is the process to send and become missionaries?

9. CLEAR CONCISE COMPELLING
The New Nazarene Missions needs to be
developed with the local church in mind.
Therefore, the concept and its communication must be:
CLEAR
CONCISE
COMPELLING

10. WHAT IS “NEW” IN THE
NEW NAZARENE MISSIONS?

11. what Nazarene Missions is all about two missionary categories
There is a clear and concise definition of
what Nazarene Missions is all about
There is a clear definition of a
Nazarene Missionary
It introduces only
two missionary categories

12. missionary calling, deployment, and return, missions implementation
It introduces a clear process of
missionary calling, deployment, and return,
which includes the local church, NMI, the district,
and Global Missions
It repositions NMI as the
advocate for missions
in the local church and Global Missions as the
missions implementation
arm of the denomination

13. WHAT HAS NOT CHANGED?

14. our global missionary enterprise
We affirm the denominational commitment to be
a missionary church
(Manual, Historical Statement)
We affirm the historical distinctives of
our global missionary enterprise
(Manual, Historical Statement)

15. We affirm the value of the World Evangelism Fund as the
strategic foundation for funding
the mission of the denomination
(Manual, 32.5)
We affirm the local church as the place where
saving, perfecting, teaching, and commissioning
takes place
(Manual, Preamble to Church Government)

17. A
MOVEMENT
OF GOD
THROUGH
THE PEOPLE

18. Christ’s transformational love. through the people of God.
From the very beginning, the Church of the Nazarene has prayerfully sent her people into the world with
Christ’s transformational love.
Today, we are a global missions movement working throughout the world. We believe God is actively redeeming His creation and has called us to partner with Him.
Nazarene Missions is a movement of God
through the people of God.

19. “AS THE
FATHER HAS
SENT ME, I AM
SENDING
YOU.”

20. our MISSION
TO MAKE
CHRISTLIKE
DISCIPLES
IN THE
NATIONS
OUR
MISSION

21. LOCAL, INTERDEPENDENT, AND SUSTAINABLE
TO PIONEER,
DEVELOP, AND RESOURCE
LOCAL, INTERDEPENDENT, AND SUSTAINABLE
NAZARENE CHURCHES
OUR
PURPOSE
of missions

22. Nazarene Missions centers around Compassion, Evangelism, and Education.
OUR
METHOD
of missions
They flourish through the mutual cooperation of cross-cultural missionaries and thousands of local ministers and lay workers who have contextualized Wesleyan-Holiness principles within their respective cultures.

23. 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.

24. 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.

25. 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.

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

27. NAZARENE MISSIONARY the
A Christlike disciple set apart by the Holy Spirit, prayerfully sent out by the church, affirmed by Nazarene Missions to cross cultural barriers for the purpose of spreading scriptural holiness
the
NAZARENE
MISSIONARY

28. NAZARENE MISSIONARY the
Nazarene missionaries are Christlike disciples.
They are sanctified wholly by His Spirit, set apart to do His work. They are called to go into the world and spread His transformative Gospel.
the
NAZARENE
MISSIONARY

29. NAZARENE MISSIONARY the
Nazarene missionaries are prayerfully sent out by the Church.
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.
the
NAZARENE
MISSIONARY

30. NAZARENE MISSIONARY the
Nazarene missionaries spread scriptural holiness.
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.
the
NAZARENE
MISSIONARY

31. MISSIONARY
CATEGORIES
GLOBAL
MISSIONARY
SPONSORED
MISSIONARY

32. SPONSORED MISSIONARY GLOBAL MISSIONARY
The global missionary 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, they have
prior ministry experience and will strategically serve in a global assignment wherever they are
needed in the world.
The sponsored missionary 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, they will serve a maximum of four years in the field with no previous ministry experience required.

33. SPONSORED MISSIONARY GLOBAL MISSIONARY Primarily locally funded
Serves a maximum of
four years
No prior ministry experience
Has skill set to engage in
field ministry
Primarily World Evangelism funded
Serves two years to full career
Prior ministry or specialty service experience
Assigned by the church
where needed

34. Sent by a local church, which must meet World Evangelism giving goals
Affirmed by the district and district NMI president
Participates in Nazarene Missions cross-cultural orientation
Deployed by Nazarene Missions
Has developed a local support network prior to deployment
Agrees to serve in two-year terms for a maximum of four years
SPONSORED
MISSIONARY

35. Globally assigned where most needed by Nazarene Missions
Long-term commitment (two years to lifetime of service)
Prior ministry or specialty service (minimum of two years)
Meets the personnel priorities of the mission field
Participates in cross-cultural orientation
Completes the three-month training program
GLOBAL
MISSIONARY

36. SENDING MODEL the missionary The system for nurturing,
sending, and supporting
Nazarene missionaries
the missionary
SENDING
MODEL

37. SENDING MODEL the missionary
Nazarene Missions is woven into the fabric of our identity as a holiness people. Our churches support 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.
the missionary
SENDING
MODEL

38. 01 Calling
The church and district provide opportunities to inspire, foster, and nurture the call to serve in Nazarene Missions.
The local NMI president engages early and guides the candidate through the sending process.
02 APPLICATION
The candidate engages with church leaders and the local NMI president to establish interest in missionary service.
Using the Nazarene Missions guidelines, the candidate meets with the local church board to request recommendation.
The candidate receives official application forms from Nazarene Missions.

39. 05 Placement 03 Exploration 04 Orientation 06 Preparation
The local church, guided by the NMI president, walks beside the candidate to help him or her discern a call, prepare for service, and develop needed skills.
Nazarene Missions provides tools and resources to support the local church in this process
05 Placement
Nazarene Missions notifies the
local pastor, local and district
NMI presidents, and the district superintendent of the
candidate’s placement.
Missionary assignments are established as globally funded (global) or locally funded (sponsored) prior to placement of candidates.
04 Orientation
The candidate attends a Nazarene Missions orientation event.
The candidate, pastor, and local and district NMI presidents are notified of next steps, which may include
further assessment and development.
06 Preparation
Nazarene Missions provides training to prepare the missionary for effective service.
The local and district NMI presidents encourage the local church and district to support the missionary throughout his or her time in missionary service.

40. 07 Affirmation 09 SERVICE 08 DEPLOYMENT
The local and district NMI presidents prepare a sending service to affirm the missionary in the local church and on the district.
Each local church and district will receive an affirmation service liturgy developed by the Board of General Superintendents.
The local church and district
host the affirmation service.
Field training includes but is not limited to team bonding, cultural awareness, discipleship training, language acquisition, security, and field-specific training.
09 SERVICE
As determined by a missionary’s assignment, Nazarene Missions provides contractual support: funding, insurance, and
member care.
The local church and local and district NMI presidents keep the relationship strong between the missionary, the district, and local churches through prayer and connection.
08 DEPLOYMENT
Nazarene Missions works with field leaders to ensure the missionary completes field training and successfully begins his or
her assignment.

41. 10 DEPUTATION 11 COMMISSION
Nazarene Missions helps facilitate missions awareness by effectively communicating about missions with districts and local churches.
The local and district NMI presidents help prepare the sending community to welcome, support, and encourage missionaries during their time of home assignment.
10 DEPUTATION
Globally funded missionaries are equipped with resources to prepare them for deputation services.
Sponsored missionaries, although not sent on deputation by Nazarene Missions, are connected to their local churches for financial support throughout their assignment.
Missionaries participate in home assignment, a time intentionally set aside to build, develop, and renew relationships with churches and districts in order to engage in missions and encourage World Evangelism giving.
Nazarene Missions works closely with missionaries to ensure that each presentation reflects excellence.
11 COMMISSION
Nazarene Missions notifies the local sending community, including the local pastor, local and district NMI president, and district, of the commissioning service led by the Board of General Superintendents. Those being commissioned are recognized and sent by the Church of the Nazarene.

42. 12 Return
Nazarene Missions helps prepare the church, local and district NMI presidents, and district to welcome, support, and encourage returning missionaries, including
retiring missionaries.
Global missionaries participate in a debriefing and are supported in their transition to their
passport countries.
Sponsored missionaries complete a final evaluation, and Nazarene Missions follows up with each missionary as needed for
further debriefing.

43. FUND MISSIONS how we Nazarene Missions is funded through the generous,
sacrificial
giving of people
and churches
throughout
the world.
how we
FUND
MISSIONS

44. 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.
how we
FUND
MISSIONS

45. WORLD EVANGELISM GIVING WORLD EVANGELISM GIVING
World Evangelism giving is the cornerstone of Nazarene Missions. This denominational fund (WEF) is the foundation for discovering, delivering, and resourcing our missions organization around the world. Every Nazarene church participates in Nazarene Missions through their contributions to World Evangelism giving. World Evangelism giving is essential for Nazarene Missions initiatives to thrive.

46. DESIGNATED GIVING WORLD EVANGELISM GIVING DESIGNATED GIVING
Designated giving is a vehicle for specific Nazarene Missions initiatives. Designated giving (Approved Specials) allows every member to give directly to specific needs within the Nazarene Missions organization as defined by the Church of the Nazarene.
DESIGNATED
GIVING

47. EXTERNAL GIVING WORLD EVANGELISM GIVING DESIGNATED EXTERNAL GIVING
External giving provides opportunities for partners outside the church to participate in our mission. External partners are special donors, agencies, and foundations that align with our values and mission. External giving also includes various grants that are sought, prepared, and managed by the Church of the Nazarene on behalf of our missions organization.
DESIGNATED
GIVING
EXTERNAL
GIVING

48. A
MOVEMENT
OF GOD
THROUGH
THE PEOPLE

50. NAZARENE MISSIONS
RESOURCES