The Church of the Nazarene began its mission work in this area at the turn of the 20th Century with missionary Harmon Schmelzenbach. Our evangelism efforts have been enhanced with the introduction of the Jesus Film Partnership. Twenty-one districts have trained teams to show the film and are having regular monthly showings. The local churches are in the process of follow-up with new converts and task of discipling them into the Church and God's Kingdom. We are expecting a fruitful harvest of souls in the Kingdom of God.
Education is an important aspect of the South Field.
We have two institutions for training pastors and church workers. Nazarene Theological College in Muldersdrift, South Africa with an enrollment for the second semester of 63 students, and Swaziland Nazarene Bible College in Siteki, Swaziland with an enrollment of 30 students. Students at these colleges can earn either a diploma or a degree through Canadian Nazarene College. We have Arthurseat Technical College where students are learning technical skills such as computer science, textile and business. The changing society in these countries presents a challenge to the Church of the Nazarene to preach and live the holiness message in our everyday lives.