2026 Care & Connections Assignments

Greetings NMI Presidents, Pastors, and Virginia District Churches,

We are excited to share our Care & Connections / LINKS missionaries for 2026.

Care & Connections (LINKS) is a ministry of personal, prayerful relationship between Nazarene missionaries and districts around the world. Through LINKS, each church is given the opportunity to intentionally connect with one missionary—praying, encouraging, and sharing life together throughout the year.

Each church has been assigned one missionary for 2026. Please refer to the attached document for your church’s assignment and additional details.

As you participate in LINKS this year, we encourage you to grow in relationship with your missionary, pray faithfully, communicate often, and give as the Holy Spirit leads.

Giving Guidelines for LINKS Missionaries

For churches or individuals who would like to show love to a LINKS-assigned missionary through giving, please note the following:

• Letters and Packages

  • Sending physical letters or packages is discouraged unless the missionary has a specific need and has requested the item.

  • International packages may involve expensive duties and fees, which the missionary must pay upon receipt.

  • Whenever possible, coordinate gifts during the missionary’s home assignment rather than shipping overseas.

  • Please always ask the missionary before mailing anything.

Financial Gifts

• There are multiple approved ways to give financially (details are included in the attached document).

• Please do not give cash or personal checks directly to a missionary.

• These gifts are considered taxable income.

• A 1099 tax form would be required for the missionary’s year-end taxes.

Need More Information?

The Global NMI Office is happy to help:913-577-0500connections@nazarene.org

May you grow deeper in your personal relationship with Jesus in 2026 and joyfully share HIS love with those HE places in your mission field.

In Christ,

Robin Hatcher

Care & Connections

Virginia District NMI