Tragedy strikes Haitian relief efforts
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On May 15, the Nazarene family in Haiti was struck with tragedy once again. read more
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SDMI announces new Children's Ministries International director
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Woodie Stevens, Sunday School & Discipleship Ministries International director, is pleased to announce the Board of General Superintendent's election of Leslie M. Hart as Children's Ministries International director. read more
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Good Friday baptism in Asia
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On Good Friday, seven individuals from a house church in an Asian city followed Christ's command and were baptized in an outdoor ceremony. (Slideshow) read more
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Ministry in progress in Caribbean
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J. K. Warrick recently reported vibrant continuing ministry in earthquake-stricken Haiti and the surrounding Caribbean areas. (Slideshow) read more
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Nazarenes in the News
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Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of online news articles featuring Nazarene churches or church members. In the news this week: Belfast, Northern Ireland, charity shop is giving hope to local people ... Vancouver compassionate ministries center featured on national television again ... PLNU-Bakersfield professor, racing for niece, named Ironman 'hero' ... Bikers in Clarksville, Tennessee, keep faith in Jesus Christ ... Luau celebrates renovation at Tennessee church ... Two California churches the victims of vandalism, theft. read more
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Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week
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Regional News |
Africa
First class of master's students graduate from ISTEM
Seminário Nazareno em Mozambique (SNM) participated in a history-making event on Saturday, May 1, when the first class of master's degree students of Instituto Superior de Teologia Evangélica de Mozambique (ISTEM) received their master of divinity degrees in a ceremony conducted in the SNM chapel. read more
Child development centre under construction at NTCCA
Recently a team from the Eugene, Oregon, First Church of the Nazarene delivered funds, vision, and excitement to begin the construction of a child development centre on the campus of Nazarene Theological College of Central Africa in Lilongwe, Malawi. read more
Eurasia
Portugal leadership conference
Throughout history, the Christian movement has found it challenging to balance mission and structure. While structures provide framework and support, some of them develop into series of self-imposed dysfunctions that hinder the mission. Approximately 100 pastors, ministers, and members of local churches met to wrestle with the traditions that can imprison or liberate ministry during the recent Annual District Leaders' Retreat in Luso, Portugal. read more
USA/Canada
Colorado church receives competitive Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal grant
Colorado Springs First Church of the Nazarene was among 149 churches across the U.S. to receive a National Clergy Renewal grant from the Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment. read more
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Global Ministry Center News |
In Memoriam: 05.21.2010
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 May 17-21, 2010. read more
World Weekend of Prayer
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries and the Viva Network invite everyone to join them June 5-6 to pray for children at risk. read more
World Mission Broadcast partners with WordAction to launch new media
In support of the mission of the Church, World Mission Broadcast is delivering the Reflecting God devotional series in a new media format. 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
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Collegiate News |
NNU names Berggren as vice president for Enrollment and Marketing
President David Alexander announced the hiring of Stacey Berggren as Northwest Nazarene University's vice president for Enrollment and Marketing. Berggren is a seasoned administrator and strategist having served eight years in enrollment management at NNU. read more
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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. This week: National championship tournaments for baseball, softball, tennis, and golf are underway. read more
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