Nazarene Communications Network News

Stan Toler elected 39th general superintendent

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Stan Toler was elected 39th general superintendent on the 16th ballot.

Bowling rescinds election as GS

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

John C. Bowling, Olivet Nazarene University president, addressed the General Assembly earlier today and rescinded his election as the 38th general superintendent.

David W. Graves elected general superintendent

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

David W. Graves, pastor of the Olathe, Kansas, College Church of the Nazarene, was elected to the Board of General Superintendents for the Church of the Nazarene on Wednesday evening, July 1, 2009.

History made as Duarte elected general superintendent

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Eugenio Duarte, regional director for Africa and a native of the island of Brava in the Cape Verde Islands, became the first citizen from outside the USA/Canada Region to be elected general superintendent on Tuesday.

Nazarene in serious condition after rescuing girl

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Earl Ayersman of Mulberry, Florida, saved a life, but now is fighting for his own.

Legistlative Actions and GS Ballots

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Among legislative actions Monday through Wednesday evening at the General Assembly: (Ballots updated Thursday morning)

Follow General Assembly online

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The 27th General Assembly services and business sessions will be broadcast live, via the Internet, from Orlando, Florida, June 24 through July 2. (Online giving link provided)

General Assembly Daily Summaries

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The NCN News Daily Summaries found at General Assembly are also available online. Additional information on service DVDs and downloads.

A Future of Hope

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Speaking for the Board of General Superintendents (BGS), Jesse C. Middendorf delivered the State of the Church Quadrennial Address on Monday morning during the Church of the Nazarene's 27th General Assembly.

Citation for Dr. James H. Diehl, general superintendent emeritus

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Board of General Superintendents requests this Twenty-seventh General Assembly of the Church of the Nazarene to join us in a salute to: Dr. James H. Diehl

Citation for Dr. Nina G. Gunter, general superintendent emerita

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Board of General Superintendents requests this Twenty-seventh General Assembly of the Church of the Nazarene to join us in a salute to: Dr. Nina Griggs Gunter

"Connecting a New Generation" Global Task Force meets

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Decadal Emphasis regional coordinators met with U.S. representatives on Sunday, June 28.

Citation for Dr. Paul G. Cunningham, general superintendent emeritus

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Board of General Superintendents requests this Twenty-seventh General Assembly of the Church of the Nazarene to join us in a salute to: Dr. Paul G. Cunningham

Diehl, Gunter bring powerful weekend to a close

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

General Superintendent James H. Diehl told the story of a National Football League player who attended the Saturday evening healing service, themed "Jesus the Healer".

NMI Global Mission Conference concludes with history-making election

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

For the first time in its history, Nazarene Missions International (NMI) has a global president who is from a country outside the United States. Jennifer Brown of Jamaica was elected on the seventh ballot on Friday, June 26.

NYI completes first-ever Global Convention with delegates weighing in from eight locations

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The biggest cheers opened and closed Thursday, the initial day of Global Nazarene Youth International (NYI) Convention business sessions. Another was reserved for NYI's new global president.

Question: What special name for God did God share with Moses?

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

On Saturday, June 27, over 8,000 spectators gathered in the corporate worship area to watch 866 Red Level quizzers and 1,166 Blue Level quizzers compete in the NazKidz World Quiz.

NYI National Bible Quizzing results for USA/Canada

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

USA/Canada held its National Bible Quizzing Finals on Saturday as a double-elimination tournament with two divisions.

Technology makes General Assembly a real-time connection point

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

General Assembly is always an exciting time for Nazarenes around the world and this year is certainly no different. In addition to the 22,000-plus individuals who made the voyage to Orlando, tens of thousands have watched services online.

Men's Ministries launches devotional book for men

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Over 59,000 hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts dot the landscape along the major roadways and thoroughfares of North America. On weekday evenings, many of the occupants of these venues are individuals who are "on the road" for business-related reasons. Nearly eight out of every 10 of trips are taken by men.

IHEC Conference concludes

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The International Higher Education Conference continued Friday morning with several presentations from global representatives.

A Disciple's Pilgrimage

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

General Superintendent Nina G. Gunter opened the third worship service of the 27th General Assembly with a warm welcome to all Nazarenes; the 18,886 in the confines of the Orange County Convention Center, and the thousands joining via internet connection.

Take up your cross

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The second worship service of the 27th General Assembly and Conventions was conducted under the shadow of a 26-foot, 800-pound cross.

Kidz Blitz LIVE opens the NazKidz General Convention with a bang

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The NazKidz General Convention opened Thursday morning with a bang as over 500 kids and volunteers witnessed a tremendously exciting and entertaining stage performance from Kidz Blitz LIVE.

In Memoriam: 6.26.2009

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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 June 22-26, 2009.

The God of the immeasurably more

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

From the very beginning of the dramatic opening to the powerful rendition of the Nazarene standard, "Called Unto Holiness," the 22,185 in attendance and the 10,395 watching online Sunday morning knew they were privileged to be in a very special worship service.