WAPAC NMI

WAPAC Team to the Philippines Blessed by Your Support!

Two years ago, we began our planning for our Philippine NMT that transpired in February 2026. We were blessed by the churches on WAPAC that contributed to our project funds that allowed us to make a significant impact for Philippine Nazarene College. We were covered in prayer by so many of you—thank you! Those that were able to participate in the work had life-changing experiences as well.

Work the NMT completed included electrical and lights wiring and installation in the dining hall (a large hall, a kitchen, and a large bathroom area). We also deep-cleaned the kitchen, repaired drop-ceiling tiles, painted the entire facility inside and out, and cleaned windows. Our project funds covered the cost of a professional crew installing new roofing and tile flooring for the dining hall. Our team also was able to finish and install crown molding, remove old tile and adhesive from a practical lab in preparation for new tile installation, work on security camera wiring and system set-up, and rock/cement removal for gardens.

In addition, many from our group preached or taught in various churches, led worship, joined in prayer service, led youth groups, and taught class at the school. It was such a great opportunity to connect and form relationships with those we were also serving.

Upon completion of our work, Philippine Nazarene College wrote:

With grateful hearts, we extend our sincere thanksgiving to the Washington Pacific District for your presence, partnership, and powerful witness during your time with us. Your ministry has not only encouraged our students, faculty, and staff, but has also strengthened our faith and reminded us of the beauty of the global Church working together as one body in Christ.

Through your service, teaching, fellowship, and shared testimonies, you have left a lasting imprint on our community. You came as partners in ministry, but you leave as family. The seeds you have sown in the lives of our students will continue to bear fruit for years to come.

Now that you have safely returned to Washington, please know that you carry with you our prayers, love, and deep appreciation. May the Lord continue to bless your District, renew your strength, and multiply the impact of your ministry as you serve in your own communities.

Thank you for journeying with us. Philippine Nazarene College will always be your home in the Philippines.To God be the glory!

We look forward to sharing more about this mission trip with you at District Assembly!

Nazarene Missions Teams

You know it as “Work & Witness.” But to mark 50 years of missions work and better showcase the wider involvement of Nazarenes in projects around the world, in 2024 this vital ministry was renamed “Nazarene Missions Teams!”

Nazarene Missions Teams captures all types of projects in which teams can participate, such as Work & Witness, emergency response, evangelism, medical missions, sports, education, compassion, and technology projects. Nazarene Missions Teams is a beautiful way to continue the legacy of the last 50 years and move into a space where more people can use their gifts and talents to serve people and places, joining the Lord and others in fulfilling his mission.

“One of the reasons we changed our name from Work & Witness to Nazarene Missions Teams is that that name implied for many that the team that went were the ones doing the work and they were also the ones doing the witnessing. In reality, the teams going are joining the work that is currently being done; they are joining in the evangelistic efforts already being carried out locally,” says Stephen Sickel, coordinator for partnerships, teams, and projects for Nazarene Global Missions.

From the beginning, it was generally true that the U.S. would send teams to the other regions. However, in the last few years, many other countries have been sending more and more teams all around the world to join God in missions there. In the past year, churches have sent 23 teams from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Germany, South Korea, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Singapore, and Thailand to serve with other congregations seeking to establish stronger work or meet local needs in distant places.

“The name change also was needed due to stricter traveling restrictions,” Sickel explains. “If you say that you are going to do work, that changes the type of visa that is required. If you say that you will be witnessing, in some countries that is not allowed.”

In addition to the new name, the Nazarene Missions Teams registration process has had significant upgrades. Take some time to check out the Nazarene Missions Teams website at the link below. There you can find projects, resources for leading a team, trip insurance information, upcoming events, videos, and Nazarene Missions Teams logos for your church to use to customize your missions information.

Your Church’s NMT Plans

Is your church planning a Nazarene Missions Team trip or are you interested in being part of one? Contact WAPAC NMT Coordinator Donabel Martin.

Introducing Strike Teams!

We are pleased to present Strike Teams, a new Nazarene Mission Teams initiative for rapid-response mission in USA/Canada! The Strike Teams Initiative is a bold regional effort from Nazarene Mission Teams to mobilize passionate individuals from across our local congregations and districts to serve critical needs right here in the USA/Canada Region. Think of it as special ops for the Church of the Nazarene—teams that form quickly, deploy strategically, and focus on strengthening our mission where it’s needed most across our region.

Who are Strike Teams? These aren’t long-term planners waiting for next year’s calendar. Strike Teams are people who say, “I’m available—and I’m ready to go!” Within just one to two months, they’re prepared to assist with urgent needs or strategic projects in USA/Canada. They’re flexible, fast, and focused, always responding where help is needed most in our own backyard.

Who is this for?
* Churches without the resources to launch traditional mission trips

* Individuals ready to serve now, not later

* Districts needing short-term support or rapid response teams

Ready to Learn More? If you’re interested in exploring how Strike Teams can strengthen mission engagement for your church, contact Camilo Gonzalez at cgonzalez@usacanadaregion.org.