Board of General Superintendents sets 2012-2013 jurisdictional assignments for USA/Canada
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During a meeting of the Board of General Superintendents on May 25, the decision was made to realign jurisdictional assignments for the USA/Canada colleges, universities, seminary, Bible college, and districts beginning January 1, 2012. read more
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General Superintendent Eugénio Duarte adds Caribbean Region to jurisdictional responsibilities
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The Board of General Superintendents has completed arrangements for a transfer of jurisdiction for the Caribbean Region from J. K. Warrick to Eugénio Duarte. read more
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Six months later: Hope in Haiti after the quake
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It was six months ago that a 7.0-magnitude earthquake shook Haiti, destroying the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in seconds. On the surface, not much has changed there. Even as Haitians continue to function in what many are calling the "new normal," millions are still struggling to survive. Yet, while there is no quick cure for the brokenness found in Haiti, thousands have been finding hope through the efforts of the Church of the Nazarene. read more
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Alaska District WEF success
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The recent meeting of the Alaska District not only marked its 60th District Assembly, but also its 60th consecutive year meeting or exceeding all World Evangelism Fund budget goals. read more
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MNU names Heart to Heart International CEO as chief development officer
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MidAmerica Nazarene University President Ed Robinson recently announced that Jon North, CEO of Heart to Heart International, has been named vice president for University Advancement and executive director of the MNU Foundation. read more
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Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week
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Regional News |
Africa
World Cup concludes, GOL 2010 continues
The 2010 World Cup has come to an end, but the work of the Church of the Nazarene continues. read more
The lifespan of a set of JESUS Film equipment
The life of a set of JESUS Film equipment should not be measured in days, but rather in changed lives. read more
Asia-Pacific
Little is much when God is at work
On a Friday night in June, 11 youth from the Oikos Church of the Nazarene followed God's leading to the Khonkaen province in northeastern Thailand where they assisted a ministry team restarting a local congregation in a new neighborhood. By the time they returned to Bangkok two days later, many lives, including their own, had been changed. read more
USA/Canada
Canada's 2010 District Assembly Tour
The Canadian district assembly season finished on a high note on June 25 at the closing ordination service in Surrey, British Columbia, host of the 2010 Canada Pacific District assembly. read more
Unpacking the theme of NYC 2011 — A World Unbroken
At NYC 2011 students will engage in daily worship sessions ("episodes") that help give a foundation for the narrative of Christ. read more
Bible Quizzing Ministries celebrates 50 years at Q2010
Bible Quizzing Ministries celebrated 50 years of Nazarene youth quizzing at the recent Q2010 event held in Mount Vernon, Ohio. read more
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: Michigan church rebuilds hope after Nashville flood ... Arkansas church reaching out through prison ministry ... Massachusetts church breaks ground for new facilities ... Texas church holds family fun festival to raise funds for "Room for Us All" ministry ... Former SNU star taking break to care for parents after whirlwind basketball career. read more
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Global Ministry Center News |
In Memoriam: 07.16.2010
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 July 12-16, 2010. 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 professor awarded International Business Teacher of the Year
David Alexander, president of Northwest Nazarene University, announced last week that Professor Bill Russell, J.D., received the 2010 International Teaching Excellence Award given by the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs. read more
MNU School of Nursing only Kansas university awarded $100,000 through the RWJF
For the second consecutive year, MidAmerica Nazarene University's School of Nursing and Health Science is the only university in Kansas to receive funding to award $100,000 in scholarships from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing through the RWJF New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program. read more
Southern Nazarene University receives innovative underwater treadmill
Sylvia Goodman, chair of the Department of Kinesiology and Athletic Training Program director for Southern Nazarene University, recently returned from the National Athletic Trainers' Association meeting with news that SNU has received a $14,000 gift of an underwater treadmill from HydroWorx. SNU is one of the very first schools in the U.S. to receive and offer this new technology. read more
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