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The Philippine Islands were a Spanish colony during the 16th century but were later ceded to the United States in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1946, the Republic of the Philippines...

Trinidad and Tobago were first colonized by the Spanish but came under British control in the late 19th century. Noted for the sugar industry, and the slave labor required to sustain it, the islands...

On 4 October 1830, a provisional government declared independence from The Netherlands; and on 21 July 1831, King Leopold I ascended to the throne, establishing a federal parliamentary democracy under...

For those who have worshiped in churches, been taught in schools, or lived in housing provided by Alabaster offerings, it is sometimes easy to forget how those buildings came to be built. Throughout...

France celebrates its “fête nationale” or national holiday marking its beginning as a “republic under the rule of the people” on 14 July. In 1789, on that date, the storming of the Bastille took place...

For 28 years, Nazarene Missions International has called the Church of the Nazarene to participate in the Global Week of Prayer. Each year, the week that includes the first Friday of March (designated...

During the 16th century, the Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony, and with that, the Philippines were significantly impacted by the Roman Catholic faith. In 1898, they were ceded to the United...

Guatemala is known as the place of origin for the Mayan civilization, which flourished there for the first millennium A. D. In 1821, it won its independence from Spain following three centuries of...

For those who have worshiped in churches, been taught in schools, or lived in housing provided by Alabaster offerings, it is sometimes easy to forget how those buildings came to be built. Throughout...

Kenya gained its independence from Britain in 1963. Stability has often had to be negotiated through coalition-building, because of ethnic diversity and conflict. There are 70 distinct ethnic groups...

Geographically, Georgia is located in Southwest Asia, bordering the Black Sea, between Turkey and Russia, and extends north of the Caucasus into Europe. Its long and rich history traces back to the...

For 29 years, Nazarene Missions International has called the Church of the Nazarene to participate in the Global Week of Prayer. Each year, the week that includes the first Friday of March (designated...

The work of the Church of the Nazarene began officially in the United States in 1887, though the formal organization of the denomination occurred in 1908 with the merger of several like-minded...

Cuba’s history is one of native Amerindian decline from the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492, its subsequent development as a Spanish colony over the next several centuries, and the importation...

It has been nearly three years since the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. NMI Central has brought updates from time to time to keep the praying church informed and encouraged to pray for the work and...

From the mid-1800’s, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) was under French colonial rule, as a protectorate. However, in 1960, it became an independent nation, retaining close ties to France. French is the...

Malawi was at one time in its history a vital part of British trade activity in Africa. British missionaries were very active until the late 19th century. Malawi became an independent nation in 1964...

Missionaries and their families are assigned to areas of ministry in diverse contexts and cultures to come alongside the national church, to demonstrate the love of God and to introduce others to...

This is week four of our special Advent series. Over the coming weeks of the season leading up to Christmas, NMI Central and Kids Kaleidoscope will introduce you to some of the unique traditions that...

This is week four of our special Advent series. Over the coming weeks of the season leading up to Christmas, NMI Central and Kids Kaleidoscope will introduce you to some of the unique traditions that...

This is week three of our special Advent series. Over the coming weeks of the season leading up to Christmas, NMI Central and Kids Kaleidoscope will introduce you to some of the unique traditions that...

This is week two of our special Advent series. Over the coming weeks of the season leading up to Christmas, NMI Central and Kids Kaleidoscope will introduce you to some of the unique traditions that...

Over the coming weeks of the season leading up to Christmas, traditionally known as Advent, NMI Central will introduce our readers to some of the unique traditions that are kept across the global...

Historically, the United Kingdom has been a leader in developing parliamentary democracy, literature, and science. The British Empire reached more than one-fourth of the earth during the height of its...

Once part of the northern Inca Empire, Quito, the traditional name for the area, was the seat of the Spanish colonial government circa 1563. In 1717 it became part of the Viceroyalty of New Grenada...