1958
Estes Park, CO
The International Institute was first formed as a special Nazarene Young People’s Society (NYPS) event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Church of the Nazarene.
1962
Estes Park, CO
“The potential benefits to the Kingdom and to the Church through the lives of these Spirit-filled young people are immeasurable.” – Paul Skiles
1966
Estes Park, CO
‘International Institute brought me nearer to Christ and made me love Him more than I did before. Now just the memory of it is helping me to serve Him as He wants me to.” – student participant
1970
Estes Park, CO
“The event closed quietly, but it is not over. There is every reason to believe that it will, in fact, never end.” – Paul Skiles
1974
Fiesch, Switzerland
“The event made youth leaders and Nazarene kids both more aware that our church is a vital part of this great global village.” – 1975 BGS Report
1978
Estes Park, CO
Throughout the event the Sermon on the Mount was featured and a special emphasis was placed on rediscovering the power of journaling.
1983
Oaxtepec, Mexico
Over $7,500 was raised on the last night of the event to assist in the start of a new seminary in Mexico.
1987
Washington D.C.
“Not even all 40 hours of tape tell the story, for the story is still being written.” – event leader
1991
Orlando, Florida
Over $80,000 was raised for “Thrust to the Cities” (Seoul, Korea) and $5,000 was raised for “Thrust to the Cities” (Berlin-Calcutta).
1995
Phoenix, AZ
NYC 1995 was the hottest NYC ever with temperatures reaching 121 degrees.
1999
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
30,000 work hours were contributed by participants to minister to the physical and spiritual needs of the Toronto community.
2003
Houston, Texas
“We cast a vision of a different youth event–an event where planners, participants, and sponsors were all caught up in one story, the story of God.” – NYC 2003 Team
2007
St. Louis, MO
Over the course of three days students built two houses from the foundation up, renovated twenty-eight schools, and remodeled one community center.
2011
Louisville, KY
“No amount of stories or memories could prepare me for the impact NYC would have on my life. I did not expect to leave a completely changed young woman.” – student participant
2015
Louisville, KY
“NYC 2015 won’t be just another event marked down on the calendar and forgotten about over time. It will forever be a part of me.” – student participant
2019
Phoenix, AZ
“Let go of control and go ALL IN with God! Be the hands and feet of Jesus. Love God. Love others.” – student participant