Former D.S. Dr. James R. Blankenship passes away
|
Former pastor and district superintendent James R. Blankenship of Lubbock, Texas, went to be with the Lord on April 15. read more
|
Nazarene Student Leadership Conference 2010
|
Incoming and outgoing elected student leaders of the Church of the Nazarene colleges, universities, and Nazarene Theological Seminary traveled to Trevecca Nazarene University April 9-11 for the annual meeting of the Nazarene Student Leadership Conference. read more
|
Porter issues challenges for disciple-making and church-planting
|
In visits to the Philippines, Australia, and Indonesia, Jerry D. Porter found a spirit of eagerness to make Christlike disciples in the nations. read more
|
Mozambique Maputo and Matola districts give to "Send Forth the Gospel"
|
Continuing a tradition that dates back 30 years, Nazarenes from across the Maputo and Matola districts gathered for the annual "Send forth the Gospel" offering. With a spirit of joyful anticipation they came from churches large and small for the common purpose of giving to take the gospel to others. read more
|
In Memoriam: 04.16.2010
|
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 April 12-16, 2010. read more
|
Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week
 |
Regional News |
Africa
GOL 2010 soccer camps in Ghana, Swaziland
Recently, the Nazarene Youth International team of Ghana North District in West Africa organized a week long GOL 2010 soccer camp. Similar events were scheduled for Swaziland in advance of World Cup 2010. (Slideshow) read more
Asia-Pacific
China earthquake kills hundreds, affects more than 100,000
The death toll from a massive earthquake in northwest China this week is now listed at more than 600, according to various global news reports. read more
Caribbean
40,000-pound rice donation reveals unexpected generosity
Weeks ago, after news of the earthquake in Haiti reached the New Hope Church of the Nazarene in Fairfield, California, Scott Walker issued a call for compassion. read more
Haiti earthquake: An NYI response
The Haiti Nazarene Youth International is responding to both the spiritual and material needs of Haitians as a result of the January 12 earthquake that devastated their country. read more
NYI news from the Caribbean Region
The Caribbean Nazarene Youth International Regional Office has released several recent stories on youth ministry happenings across the region. read more
Eurasia
Ukraine president visits House of James orphanage
President Viktor Yushchenko recently visited the House of James orphanage in Ukraine. Yushchenko visited the family-type orphanages of the Koval and Yurchuck families, who are raising 11 and seven children, respectively. read more
EuNC Work & Witness team makes Italian church more visible to community
While pruning back weeds and shrubs, fixing a fence, and painting walls, the Work & Witness team to Moncalieri, Italy, suddenly found cake raining down from the sky. (Slideshow) read more
USA/Canada
Fire at Oklahoma City church believed to be intentionally set
A small fire at the Pennsylvania Avenue Church of the Nazarene in Oklahoma City Wednesday morning is believed to be the result of arson. read more
Pastors and Leaders Conferences coming spring-summer of 2010
The Clergy Development Office is co-hosting nine regional PALCONs (Pastors and Leaders Conferences) beginning in May and running through August 2010. read more
 |
Global Ministry Center News |
Adult Ministries International welcomes Darrell Rotz
Adult Ministries International is pleased to welcome Darrell Rotz as Prime Time Ministries coordinator. "Darrell's passion for ministry to and with senior adults, his expertise, and his servant attitude will be a blessing to the Church of the Nazarene," states AMI Director Larry Morris. read more
Global praise reports and prayer requests
This week's praise reports and prayer requests from Nazarene Missions International, JESUS Film Harvest Partners, and NCN News. read more
 |
Collegiate News |
NTS mourns the loss of professor Don Whitlock
Former NTS professor Donald George Whitlock passed away Monday, April 12. He was 69. read more
NTS adds Lambert, Lush to leadership team
Nazarene Theological Seminary is pleased to formally announce the addition of Jerry Lambert and Ron Lush to its leadership team. read more
PLNU students to live on $2 a day to raise awareness of poverty
From April 14-16, a group of Point Loma Nazarene University students will spend their time sleeping in cardboard shanties, boiling their drinking water, and living on just $2 a day. read more
 |
NCN Sports |
NCN Sports Week
A recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics during the 2009-10 fall, winter, and spring seasons. read more
Follow NCN News at Facebook.com/ncnnews and Twitter.com/ncnnews.
A full text edition of this week's Global News Summary is available here: Printable Global News Summary (PDF)
For daily updates of Nazarene news, see ncnnews.com throughout the week. Be sure to click on "Forward to a Friend" below to share any stories appearing in this week's NCN News.
| | |