Nazarene Communications Network - News
NCN Global News SummaryVolume 0903January 23, 2009
BGS announces change in schedule for General Assembly delegates
In order to make the best use of limited time, to take into account current economic conditions, and to allow for the election of three new general superintendents, the Board of General Superintendents has decided to conduct General Assembly plenary meetings all day and into the evening on Monday, June 29, 2009. read more

Zimbabwe update: Cholera outbreak in the midst of economic crisis
According to Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, the reality for the people of Zimbabwe is dire: the once stable country faces a devastating economic breakdown and a cholera epidemic that daily claims more victims. read more

Nazarenes in the News
Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of local online news articles primarily featuring USA/Canada Region churches or church members. Churches/institutions represented in the news this week include: MVNU (Inauguration speech review), PLNU, Forest Home (Arkansas), Newark (Ohio), Syracuse (New York) Valley Worship Center, and Spokane (Washington) Valley. read more

Stowe family mourns the loss of son, Don
Don Stowe, the elder son of General Superintendent Emeritus Eugene and Faye Stowe, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 19. read more

In Memoriam: 01.23.2009
The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who have recently gone home to be with the Lord. Notices were received from January 19-23, 2009. read more


Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week

The Centennial Celebration of the Church of the Nazarene:
How We Are Celebrating 100 Years of Holiness

South Africa Durban Zone churches celebrate together
Approximately 600 Nazarenes in an overflow crowd gathered from around the Durban Zone of the KwaZulu Natal District in South Africa at the Chatsworth church to commemorate 100 years of the Church of the Nazarene around the world. read more


Florida celebration continues beyond Centennial
How do you appropriately celebrate the Church of the Nazarene's Centennial? According to Jack Stone, then the interim pastor of Winter Haven, Florida, First Church of the Nazarene, "We marked this once-in-a-lifetime date through celebration, commemoration, and commitment." read more


Global News

Philippines pastors gathering results in holiness movement
Twelve Central Visayas District pastors gathered together at the Visayan Nazarene Bible College in Cebu City, Philippines, during their first pastors meeting of the new year. Foremost on their agenda was the topic of holiness. read more


Commission Unto Mexico ministry a success
From December 27 to January 3, 129 team members represented Southern Nazarene University in service ministry in Chihuahua, Mexico. Projects completed in this year's annual Commission Unto Mexico trip included ministry outreach through six Vacation Bible School programs for children, presentations of the JESUS Film, and community and park clean-up. read more


Global Ministry Center News

Lyle Pointer to speak during CLT conference call
On Thursday, January 29, The Discipleship Place will be hosting a conference call on Faith-Sharing Strategies, led by Nazarene Theological Seminary Professor of Evangelism Lyle Pointer. read more


Collegiate News

NNU's Riley Library celebrates centennial of John E. Riley's birth
Northwest Nazarene University invites the community to a celebration marking the centennial of former president John E. Riley's birth on Friday, January 23, 2:30-4:30 P.M. at the Riley Library. read more


Haldor Lillenas music and "pump piano" to be featured at NTS chapel
Nazarenes in Missouri continue to celebrate the Centennial of the Church of the Nazarene by recalling the 50th anniversary of the death of hymn writer Haldor Lillenas and his wife, Bertha Mae. Nazarene Theological Seminary, Nazarene Publishing House, and the Bresee Institute are celebrating this talented couple with a special presentation by Eleanor Whitsett and Roger Allen on Thursday, January 29. read more


Olivet A-team expands to include dean of SGCS
The Olivet Nazarene University administrative team has expanded to include the dean of the School of Graduate and Continuing Studies, Ryan Spittal. The administrative team is the primary administrative, leadership, and planning group for the university. read more


NCN Sports

NCN Sports Week
A weekly recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics (January 16-22). Latest conference basketball results and national rankings included. read more



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