San Carlos, Panama West. From April 30 to May 3, 2026, the Lowell David Campgrounds welcomed 160 participants from 12 districts during Kénosis Panama 2026, a camp organized by Nazarene Youth International (NYI) of the Mesoamerica Central Field of the Church of the Nazarene. The gathering brought together delegations from Costa Rica, Cuba, Nicaragua, Panama,
“God continues to call men back home—into the Father’s arms.” On Saturday, November 22, 2025, 60 men from 12 congregations in the Central District of Costa Rica gathered for the retreat “Corro a los brazos de mi Padre” (“I Run to My Father’s Arms”), held at the facilities of the Church of the Nazarene in
“Where Christ shines, hope is reborn.” The screening of “JESÚS, LUZ DEL MUNDO” (Jesus, Light of the World), organized by the Costa Rica Central District NDI and district ministries, brought together 140 people and resulted in eight decisions for salvation. Seven churches participated, inviting their members and friends, and helping to strengthen ongoing discipleship efforts.
Child Discipleship matters; not only does it matter, but it’s vital, it’s now, and it takes everyone. The Bible implores us to tell the next generation about God’s work in the world. Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Proverbs 31:8, Psalm 78:4, and Luke 18:16 guide us as we focus on child discipleship. It matters because God’s Word says
