Aurora Missions Ministry: Living the Great Commission
At Aurora Community Church, we take the Great Commission to heart. Jesus commanded us in Matthew 28:19-20 to “go and make disciples of all nations,” and Acts 1:8 reminds us of our mission to be His witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. This is not an “either-or” calling—it’s a “both-and” mission that compels us to serve across the street, across our state, across the country, and across the world.
Our Missions Ministry reflects this vision, targeting all four areas simultaneously:
• Jerusalem (Local Community): We are active in service projects in Shoreline, Edmonds, and Seattle, supporting neighbors in need, volunteering at local shelters, and partnering with organizations that bring hope to our community.
• Judea (Our State): We engage with projects across Washington, joining efforts that include disaster response, community revitalization, and outreach to underserved areas.
• Samaria (Our Nation): As part of the Church of the Nazarene, we collaborate with hundreds of churches across the U.S., helping with initiatives such as planting new congregations, supporting mission stations, and providing disaster care.
• The Ends of the Earth (Global Missions): With 32,000 Nazarene congregations worldwide, we are part of an international network supporting missionaries in Africa, South America, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. At Aurora, we engage with these global efforts through mission trips, financial support, collecting goods, and staying connected with the stories and needs of our global church family.
As a congregation, we keep our members informed and inspired by sharing updates on global evangelism and providing opportunities to get involved. Whether through prayer, financial contributions, volunteering, or participating in mission trips, there’s a role for
everyone in this thriving ministry.
Join Us in Mission!
If you feel called to serve in any capacity—locally or globally—contact the church office at info@auroracommunity.org or visit the “I’m Interested In” page on our website. We welcome contributions in the form of finances, goods, or willing hands. Together, let’s take responsibility for the entirety of the Great Commission and share the love of Jesus to the ends of the earth!
Our Missions Ministry reflects this vision, targeting all four areas simultaneously:
• Jerusalem (Local Community): We are active in service projects in Shoreline, Edmonds, and Seattle, supporting neighbors in need, volunteering at local shelters, and partnering with organizations that bring hope to our community.
• Judea (Our State): We engage with projects across Washington, joining efforts that include disaster response, community revitalization, and outreach to underserved areas.
• Samaria (Our Nation): As part of the Church of the Nazarene, we collaborate with hundreds of churches across the U.S., helping with initiatives such as planting new congregations, supporting mission stations, and providing disaster care.
• The Ends of the Earth (Global Missions): With 32,000 Nazarene congregations worldwide, we are part of an international network supporting missionaries in Africa, South America, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. At Aurora, we engage with these global efforts through mission trips, financial support, collecting goods, and staying connected with the stories and needs of our global church family.
As a congregation, we keep our members informed and inspired by sharing updates on global evangelism and providing opportunities to get involved. Whether through prayer, financial contributions, volunteering, or participating in mission trips, there’s a role for
everyone in this thriving ministry.
Join Us in Mission!
If you feel called to serve in any capacity—locally or globally—contact the church office at info@auroracommunity.org or visit the “I’m Interested In” page on our website. We welcome contributions in the form of finances, goods, or willing hands. Together, let’s take responsibility for the entirety of the Great Commission and share the love of Jesus to the ends of the earth!
Alabaster offering 2/1/26 - 3/1/26
What Is Alabaster?
The Alabaster Offering provides funds for property and buildings around the world. While we understand the church consists of the people of God and not a building, buildings erected for the purpose of ministry help provide a sense of permanence, functionally enhance ministry efforts, and convey an attitude that the Church of the Nazarene intends to “put down roots.”
Use of Alabaster funds
Alabaster funds are to be used for new churches to:
• Purchase a property or church building
• Purchase or build a church parsonage
• Build a church building
• Conversion of a property into a church gathering space
• Meet initial costs for renting a church meeting space for a limited period
Alabaster funds may also be used to:
• Purchase or build missionary homes
• Purchase or build regional or field missions facilities
• Build or repurpose buildings on Bible college campuses
Use of Alabaster funds
Alabaster funds are to be used for new churches to:
• Purchase a property or church building
• Purchase or build a church parsonage
• Build a church building
• Conversion of a property into a church gathering space
• Meet initial costs for renting a church meeting space for a limited period
Alabaster funds may also be used to:
• Purchase or build missionary homes
• Purchase or build regional or field missions facilities
• Build or repurpose buildings on Bible college campuses
nazarene missions international
Nazarene Missions International is people praying, giving, building, and engaging all ages with the good news of Jesus. Aurora supports these missions & missionaries with a percentage of the giving we receive.
missions connect group
Missions Connect is a group that is passionate about helping Aurora live out the Great Commission. We will meet quarterly to pray together and discuss ideas of how to reach people right here in Shoreline and all over the world!
wapac 2025-2027
children's project
We’re raising funds for Shechem Children’s Home in the Philippines, a safe house and assessment facility.
2025 Goal: Raise half of the $14,000 for the two-year Children’s Project!
2025 Goal: Raise half of the $14,000 for the two-year Children’s Project!
WAPAC Care & Connect Missionaries (LINKS) 2026-2027
Ben & Katherine Radcliffe
Ben and Katherine serve in Papua New Guinea (PNG) on the Asia-Pacific Region. They have been there for 10 years! They serve at Kudjip Nazarene Hospital in Papua New Guinea.
Ben is a general surgeon. He also serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the hospital, with a focus on institutional vision and staff development. Katherine is a family physician. Her schedule remains full with arranging and hosting medical volunteers, organizing mission and volunteer housing, and caring for the family.
They have 5 children: Simeon, Matthias, Tabea, Naomi, and Luka. They also have a 3-year-old dog (part German Shepherd) named Gemma. This is a busy family!
Fun fact: Ben grew up at Kudjip where they now live now. His parents were missionaries there for 33 years.
Ministry Updates Subscribe to their newsletter or connect with Katherine on Facebook.
Ben is a general surgeon. He also serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the hospital, with a focus on institutional vision and staff development. Katherine is a family physician. Her schedule remains full with arranging and hosting medical volunteers, organizing mission and volunteer housing, and caring for the family.
They have 5 children: Simeon, Matthias, Tabea, Naomi, and Luka. They also have a 3-year-old dog (part German Shepherd) named Gemma. This is a busy family!
Fun fact: Ben grew up at Kudjip where they now live now. His parents were missionaries there for 33 years.
Ministry Updates Subscribe to their newsletter or connect with Katherine on Facebook.
Jadilson & Cilene
Jadilson and Cilene are serving in Colombia in the South America Region. They were both born and raised in the northeast region of Brazil. Jadilson is a psychologist, working for 33 years at the Faculty of Human Sciences of Olinda. Cilene has been a social worker since 1992 at the Catholic University of Pernambuco.
Both are pastors and completed their training at Nazarene Theological Seminary in Pernambuco. They have served the local church and district in Brazil. They are currently assigned as missionaries to Colombia, where they serve in the Eje Cafetero Pioneer District, to continue the development of this district, which is in the Northern Andean Area of South America. He serves the District Superintendent and she as Coordinator of ETED (Decentralized Theological Studies) and as the National Coordinator of Child Sponsorship at the Ministry of Compassion.
Jadilson and Cilene have been married for 31 years, and have 4 children: Daniel, Gabriela, Lucas and Danilo. They also have two daughters-in-law Sthefany and Fernanda, and 1 granddaughter, Isabella.
In their free time, they like to explore new places, spend time with family, and watch movies.
Personal Updates: Connect on Facebook with Jadilson and Cilene, or on Instagram for Jadilson and Cilene.
Both are pastors and completed their training at Nazarene Theological Seminary in Pernambuco. They have served the local church and district in Brazil. They are currently assigned as missionaries to Colombia, where they serve in the Eje Cafetero Pioneer District, to continue the development of this district, which is in the Northern Andean Area of South America. He serves the District Superintendent and she as Coordinator of ETED (Decentralized Theological Studies) and as the National Coordinator of Child Sponsorship at the Ministry of Compassion.
Jadilson and Cilene have been married for 31 years, and have 4 children: Daniel, Gabriela, Lucas and Danilo. They also have two daughters-in-law Sthefany and Fernanda, and 1 granddaughter, Isabella.
In their free time, they like to explore new places, spend time with family, and watch movies.
Personal Updates: Connect on Facebook with Jadilson and Cilene, or on Instagram for Jadilson and Cilene.