The Holy Land District held more than regular business when Nazarenes gathered in Nazareth for district assembly. They recognized past, present, and future by including the celebration of the Centennial of the Church of the Nazarene. read more

The Centennial Celebration in the Church of the Nazarene in Dordrecht, Netherlands, brought together an array of talents to glorify God in worship, music, drama, and fellowship. It was a day to celebrate who God is and what He has done in the past 100 years. (Slideshow) read more

From November 17-28, 2008, Nazarene Compassionate Ministries/Helping Hands Africa, in cooperation with the Canadian Food Grains Bank and NCM-Canada, hosted a Capacity Building Workshop at the Good News Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, for 23 participants from all over Africa. read more

A Children's Summit was held in Johannesburg, South Africa, from December 15-18, 2008. According to Simbarashe Kanenungo, Children's Ministries coordinator for the Africa Region, the goal of the summit was to evaluate strategy and what must be done to have a viable, sustainable, and effective holistic children's ministry in each local church on the Africa Region. (Slideshow) read more

As Hurlingham, Argentina's Canal 5 TV celebrated their first broadcast year, a proclamation of praise was given to World Mission Broadcast's television series Mujer Valiosa (The Valuable Woman) as one of the reasons for it great success and acceptance by the community they serve. read more

Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of local online news articles primarily featuring USA/Canada Region churches or church members. Churches represented in the news this week include: Goodlettsville (Tennessee), Phoenix (Arizona) Maryvale, Raymore (Missouri) New Vision, Guildford (British Columbia), and Valparaiso (Indiana). Also, Oklahoma City Trinity's Stan Toler recently had a book make CBA's Best Seller list. read more

Dr. Luther S. Watson passed away January 11 in Mount Juliet, Tennessee. Watson served for 68 years at several churches, including three on or near the campuses of Nazarene universities. read more

Nazarene Disaster Response will be hosting special seminars on Disaster Preparedness Training on February 21 at the Southport Church of the Nazarene in Indianapolis, Indiana. read more

The campaign for Ambrose University College was recently the beneficiary of one million dollars in support from two anonymous donors. These contributions are designated to support the new campus capital program at Ambrose. read more

Prospective and professional urban youth workers may now earn a 12 hour graduate certificate in urban youth ministry through a month-long summer education program, via Nazarene Theological Seminary. The certificate program may be taken either as a non-degree educational resource for prospective and professional urban youth workers, or incorporated as part of one of the school's three graduate degree programs. read more

Dan Boone, president of Trevecca Nazarene University, has announced the leadership team for the university's new Center for Worship Arts. Scotty Smith will serve as senior founding consultant, and Heather Daugherty will be the director of the center. read more

Former Northwest Nazarene University men's basketball coach Terry Layton will be recognized as a member of NNU's elite Athletic Hall of Fame for contributions to the coaching and teaching disciplines at NNU, as well as his superior mentorship to his basketball players. read more

A weekly recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics (January 9-15). Latest basketball results included. read more