165 Active World Areas
One global movement, six regions.
From 70 active world areas in 1980 to 165 today, the Church of the Nazarene is present and growing in every corner of the world.
Active World Areas Over Time
Forty years of growth in the global footprint of the Church of the Nazarene.
The Six Regions
Different lands, one family.
Each region serves a unique number of world areas, with local leaders, missionaries, and congregations bearing witness to Christ.
Africa Region
Africa
45
World Areas
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Eurasia Region
Eurasia
43
World Areas
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Mesoamerica Region
Mesoamerica
32
World Areas
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Asia-Pacific Region
Asia-Pacific
32
World Areas
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South America Region
South America
10
World Areas
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USA / Canada Region
USA / Canada
3
World Areas
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Worship Across the World
192 languages every week.
Nazarenes worship in 192 languages each week. Below are the ten most spoken languages in worship in 2024.
Top 10 Languages Spoken in Worship
50 Educational Institutions
From seminaries to Bible colleges, Nazarene educational institutions across all six regions train pastors, missionaries, and lay leaders for the church and the world.