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NCN Global News Summary Volume 1017 April 23, 2010
Board of General Superintendents issues Statement of Affirmation
At a recent meeting of the Board of General Superintendents, these church leaders issued a Statement of Affirmation titled, "We Believe." While brief, the statement comprehends the full scope of Scriptural theology held by the Church of the Nazarene. read more

Historic trustee meeting held at Nazarene Theological Seminary
This past week, the Board of Trustees for Nazarene Theological Seminary concluded an historic business session. Not only did the meeting coincide with the Seminary's 65th year of preparing women and men for ministry, the meeting also resulted in the unanimous approval (pending ratification of NTS' accrediting agency) of several new programs designed to make preparation for ministry through graduate theological education more flexible, more accessible, and more affordable. read more

Fijian Nazarenes witnessing and rebuilding after Hurricane Tomas
Just over a month ago, the people of Fiji were preparing themselves for Hurricane Tomas and the inevitable damage to be inflicted on their small, vulnerable island villages and humble homes. They were united in fear and the uncertainty of what the extreme weather conditions would wreak on their lives, families, and homes. read more

Duarte observes potential in Mexico
In a sweeping two-week tour of Mexico, EugĂ©nio R. Duarte visited nine districts of the Church of the Nazarene. As jurisdictional general superintendent for the Mexico/Central America Region, he conducted assemblies for the Franja Norte, Northeast, North, Northwest, Northwest Oaxaca, Gulf, East, South, and South Pacific Mexico districts. read more

In Memoriam: 04.23.2010
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 19-23, 2010. read more


Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week

Regional News

Africa
ANU service project puts holiness into action
Students in the Department of Religion at Africa Nazarene University take a course entitled "Doctrine of Holiness." Last month, as part of a class assignment, the students decided to put "holiness into action." read more


Easter celebration in Cape Verde
The Cape Verde District held an Easter celebration April 3 as all of the Santiago Island churches gathered on the beach of Gamboa to take part in a mega worship and baptismal service. The event was covered by the national television and radio. read more


Eurasia
Nazarene authors make the most of being stranded at London airport
Nazarene authors and Adult Ministries International Marriage and Family Life Ministries Co-Coordinators David and Lisa Frisbie have made the most of being stranded at London, England's Heathrow airport this past week. read more


Second Nazarene coffee house in Poland officially opens
After a six-month delay, Sweet Surrender Coffee House opened its doors for official business on Tuesday, April 6. read more


Mainz, Germany, church serves city with cookies, cards
The call of God is a call to join His revolution - a revolution not about ruling but serving. The KiA church plant in Mainz, Germany, has found that participation in this revolution can be as simple as taking baked goods to the children's hospital. read more


USA/Canada
Nazarenes in the News
Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of online news articles featuring Nazarene churches or church members. In the news this week: Wisconsin church members see hope in rebuilding trip to Haiti; Illinois pastor one of many helping young couples prepare for marriage. read more


Global Ministry Center News

CLT is ready to face tough issues
Continuing Lay Training is committed to equipping laity for effective ministry by facing important issues in the culture. On Thursday, April 29, Bryce Fox will host an educational conference call on sexuality in young adults and how the church can communicate Christian values about sexuality in the current culture. read more


Discipleship in action
The following report came to Continuing Lay Training from Pastor Charles Perkins of Good Shepherd Church of the Nazarene in Stuarts Draft, Virginia. CLT continues to provide many free Bible studies and other discipleship resources at www.DiscipleshipPlace.org. 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

ENC names VP of Institutional Advancement
Eastern Nazarene College has named Scott D. Turcott vice president of Institutional Advancement, President Corlis McGee announced. read more


MNU's "Passion to Serve" project surpasses $50,000 goal
At the April 16 chapel service of MidAmerica Nazarene University, the campus community surpassed its goal of raising $50,000 for the construction of a health clinic in rural Guatemala, which will be operated by Heart to Heart International. read more


25th year for TNT@TNU
Top Nazarene Talent @ Trevecca Nazarene University (TNT@TNU) brought approximately 2,000 high school students and their sponsors to the Trevecca campus for this annual event, now in its 25th year. read more


NCN Sports

ENC names new men's soccer coach
Eastern Nazarene College is pleased to announce that Koffi Ramo Badohoun has been named the new head coach of the ENC men's soccer program. read more


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



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