They are working in key areas of the country of Georgia, making connections to provide fellowship for believers in a house church moment. This work is being done through personal contacts, relationship building, small group gatherings, and Bible studies.
Indigenous, Georgian-speaking leadership is crucial to success in the places where the church is the strongest in the country. That requires significant time and energy to travel between locations and facilitate consistent contact via digital means. Their frequent presence in homes and familiarity with the people foster a positive atmosphere in the groups, making it easier for people to truly grow.
It’s important to reach into the neighborhoods and homes of young families. Through the use of a neighborhood ministry center, we are trying to do just that. Through English Kid’s clubs, life and leadership coaching, English classes, and community engagement events, we are developing contact groups with the desire to develop these into churches.
Regular, in-person contact is a challenge because of the geography. Still, they prioritize intentional relationship building, both in person and digitally, to help these groups move into vibrant house churches in the future. This project will help support the rent and travel costs, as well as the offerings of the center. The project will be evaluated at the close of the fiscal year for effectiveness and any necessary adjustments.
In the US:
Make checks payable to General Treasurer and send them to:
Church of the Nazarene, Global Ministry Center
Attn: Donor Services
17001 Prairie Star Parkway
Lenexa, KS 66220-7900
In Canada:
Make Checks payable Church of the Nazarene Canada and send them to:
Church of the Nazarene Canada
3657 Ponytrail Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4X 1W5.