Church of the Nazarene data breach

Clerk's notes

The Church of the Nazarene has disclosed a data breach, reporting the incident to the State of Indiana on April 4, 2025. This breach affects personal information collected and stored by the organization, with the initial incident date recorded as April 29, 2024.

The situation is currently under investigation, meaning authorities are assessing the full scope and impact of the compromise. For individuals who have received a formal data breach notification letter from the Church of the Nazarene, it confirms that your personal data was likely involved in this incident.

As a religious non-profit, the Church of the Nazarene manages extensive membership records, administrative data, and information related to charitable donations. The personal information handled for these operations is what was reportedly compromised in this breach.

If you received a notification letter, it is important to review it thoroughly. This document should provide details about the breach and any support or resources the Church of the Nazarene is offering to affected individuals.

We recommend monitoring your personal accounts for any suspicious activity and being vigilant against potential phishing attempts. While the exact nature of the exposed information has not been specified, general vigilance is always a prudent step.

For those who have received a data breach notification, understanding your rights and options is important. You may want to consider a free case review to determine if your specific circumstances warrant further action.

If a notification letter about this breach reached you, see every Indiana data breach on file or browse all cases.