On a recent Sunday afternoon, the thick Trinidadian heat could easily have drained the energy of most people, but within the walls of Sangre Grande Church of the Nazarene, the 200-plus who gathered for an NMI rally were ready for action. The purpose of the event was to gear up for a year focused on reaching out to others. (Video) read more

This week's praise reports and prayer requests from Nazarene Missions International and Jesus Film Harvest Partners. read more

Former pastor and district superintendent H. Harvey Hendershot passed away September 12 in Brentwood, Tennessee. read more

Compassion and cookies. It's a sweet combination for Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, Inc., which is in the running for a $10,000 grant from a cookie company, thanks to a grassroots campaign by Nazarenes. read more

Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of news articles primarily featuring USA/Canada Region churches or church members. In the news this week: A Texas pastor is named head of the state youth commission, a Mississippi church is featured for its ministry to single adults, a Middle Tennessee youth center is built, a Biker Sunday is held in South Carolina, and a Colorado church continues its ministry to schools despite economic concerns. read more

Denominational leadership, guests, and Global Ministry Center (GMC) employees gathered together on Tuesday, September 15, to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the opening of the GMC. read more

Continuing Lay Training announces an upcoming conference call on Thursday, September 24, with Bryce Fox, assistant professor at Trevecca Nazarene University. Fox will be discussing, in detail, information on what young adults are looking for and how churches can effectively connect with them in meaningful ways. read more

Senator Sam Brownback, Kansas-R, will be holding a community town meeting on the MNU campus on Monday, September 21, at 6 P.M. in the Bell Center. The doors will open at 5 P.M. read more

MidAmerica Nazarene University is going beyond recycling to help the environment. read more

Northwest Nazarene University's new Thomas Family Health & Science Center will be dedicated in a ceremony that will celebrate the opening of the new facility and recognize the generous donors who made the building possible. read more

For the past year, Trevecca Nazarene University's physician assistant students have been working with Mercury Courts in order to improve the health of residents. When challenged to join the "One-Ton Grocery Run" project to further help the residents, the students responded. read more

A recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics during the 2009 fall season. read more

The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's soccer team will be partnering with Soles 4 Souls, a non-profit organization, to collect new and gently used shoes throughout the course of the Lady Cougars' season to go to people in need. read more