Mount Vernon student fatally injured
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Mount Vernon Nazarene University regrets to announce that a student, Michael Gehrett, passed away sometime between 3:30 and 4:30 Thursday morning, from a self-inflicted wound which occurred off campus. read more
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Thanksgiving offering theme: Challenge 2010
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The Board of General Superintendents has announced that the 2010 Thanksgiving offering theme will be Challenge 2010 and will feature a World Evangelism Fund (WEF) PLUS offering in addition to the regular Thanksgiving WEF offering. read more
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Southern Nazarene University to open campus in south Tulsa
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Southern Nazarene University will soon be bringing their adult education course offerings to south Tulsa. The 17,000 square foot facility is scheduled for completion in December of 2010 with classes beginning in January 2011. read more
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VBS 2011 will take kids on a Mission to M.A.R.S.
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Last year Vacation Bible School kids went under the sea; now they'll be going to the stars. Nazarene Publishing House is announcing its Mission to M.A.R.S. VBS 2011. read more
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"I can't sleep when my brother cries."
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The story of nine-year-old Sahil from Pakistan is only one of many stories with a similar ending. The devastating flood in Pakistan at the beginning of August has brutally robbed many children of their future. read more
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Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week
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Regional News |
Caribbean
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: Jamaican Nazarene launches her debut gospel album at the church where she was saved ... New York church just one of many to participate in National Back to Church Sunday. read more
Mexico/Central America
Nearly 1,000 women attend 7th Women of Purpose Congress in Mexico
The seventh Women of Purpose Congress "Without limits" took place September 4 and 5 in the Center of Praise and Proclamation Church of the Nazarene in Oaxaca city. read more
South America
Sierra Norte service unites district through prayer
On Sunday, September 5, more than 1,500 people met for a combined adoration service in the northern part of Quito, Ecuador. Nearly all of the 33 churches in Ecuador's Sierra Norte District participated in the service, which was focused on uniting the district through both the service and prayer. read more
SAM Region recognizes Riches for 25 years of missionary service in Ecuador
The South America Region would like to recognize and thank Dwight and Carolyn Rich for their 25 faithful years of missionary service in Ecuador. read more
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Global Ministry Center News |
In Memoriam: 09.17.2010
Notices were received from September 13-17. 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 surpasses 2,000 mark — largest enrollment in University's history
Northwest Nazarene University is pleased to report fall enrollment numbers that exceed projections as well as 2008's record-setting numbers by four percent. Enrolling 2,020 students for the first time in NNU history indicates more than growth, it signifies continued solid financial health of the Northwest's premier Christian university. read more
NNU professor publishes two books on love
Thomas Jay Oord, Ph.D., has published two scholarly monographs on the theology, philosophy, and science of love. The Northwest Nazarene University professor of theology and philosophy is widely recognized as an expert in research on love, altruism, and compassion. read more
PLNU launches car-sharing program
Concurrent with Point Loma Nazarene University's annual Creation Care Week, PLNU has launched a new partnership with Zipcar Inc., to provide students, staff, faculty, and community members access to the world's leading car-sharing service. With Zipcar, PLNU will be able to help ease congestion on campus, lower costs, and decrease the demand for parking, in an economical and sustainable way. read more
SNU names Fund and Advancement Programs director
Terry Toler, vice president for University Advancement and Church Relations at Southern Nazarene University, recently announced the selection of Brent LaVigne as SNU's first full-time director of The SNU Fund and Advancement Programs. 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 2010 fall season. read more
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