Compassionate Ministries

Works to support local churches around the world in their efforts to actively live compassion as a lifestyle. 

Following the example of Jesus, NCM partners with local congregations around the world to clothe, shelter, feed, heal, educate, and live in solidarity with those who suffer under oppression, injustice, violence, poverty, hunger, and disease.

NCM exists in and through the Church of the Nazarene to proclaim the gospel to all people in word and deed.

Projects through NCM are added and adjusted on a consistent basis. You can visit the Projects Page on the Nazarene Compassionate Ministries website for a list of all current projects.

Resources can be found here to help you promote NCM in your local church.

Things to consider for your congregation include, but are not limited to:
 

• Supporting the NCM Christmas Project through awareness, praying and giving

• Promoting NCM's Child Sponsorship

• Committing to pray for one, or more, of the areas of need

• Taking an offering for one of the current areas of greatest need

  (Offering envelopes can be found on the resources page)

Featured Project

When dreaming for the future is impossible. 

The Women of Dignity project helps women like Grace learn job skills to improve their economic conditions. Gender inequality is a major cause and effect of hunger and poverty. Before they reach adulthood, girls’ futures are often limited. In fact:

·       It is estimated that 60 percent of chronically hungry people worldwide are women and girls

·       Only 39 percent of girls living in rural areas attend school

How does the Women of Dignity project make a difference?

When women are empowered to earn an income and contribute to their family, local rates of child nutrition, community health, infant survival, and education all improve. Studies show that every additional year of primary school increases girls’ eventual wages by 10-20 percent, leaving them less vulnerable to poverty, early marriage, or violence. When women have access to education and employment, they are more likely to send their children to school.

Nazarene Compassionate Ministries is partnering with local congregations in Ethiopia, Liberia, and Ghana to provide: 

·      Education in literacy, mathematics, financial management, and business practices.

·      Vocational training in cosmetology, bee keeping, baking, sewing, and soap making

When Grace graduated, she was able to purchase a sewing machine and now works out of her home to provide tailoring services for her community.  Through her income as a tailor, she is able to provide for her family and has joined a savings group to further her goals. 

“Today I am grateful that I had [the opportunity to] acquire this vocational training and that I can help my mother with the expenses at home and even [receive more] education.” 

You can make a difference.

You can be a part of transforming the lives of women and girls by creating opportunities for hope. Give now to support the Empowering Women With Dignity project through Nazarene Compassionate Ministries.

ncm.org/women of dignity

Compassionate Ministries Coordinator | Lisa Henry | lisa.henryamen@gmail.com