Nazarene Communications Network News

Devastating earthquake strikes Chile

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

A deadly earthquake struck the South American country of Chile early Saturday, February 27. At last report, the Church of the Nazarene had 62 churches in Chile, 57 of which had been officially organized. There are over 2,200 church members in this country. (Slideshow)

Cuban Church shows growth and generosity

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

The visit of General Superintendent J. K. Warrick to Cuba was characterized by celebration and praise to God for what Nazarenes there are doing to make Christlike disciples in the nations.

Nazarenes providing a safe place for kids in Haiti

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Walk down the streets of Port-au-Prince, and you'll see survivors who carry physical scars from Haiti's deadly Jan. 12 earthquake.

Miracle at Beulah

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

"It was a typical Sunday morning filled with the anticipation of a baptismal service. The praise team was singing 'It Was All Because Of God's Amazing Grace,' and one could sense a fresh wind blowing over Beulah Church of the Nazarene." (Slideshow)

North East India District rebuilds fire-ravaged center

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

A crowd gathered in the darkening streets of a town in Manipur, cheering the procession of believers carrying torches that illuminated the twilight. (Slideshow)

Moving Ministers: February 2010

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Compiled by the General Secretary's Office, Moving Ministers is a monthly listing of Nazarene ministers in new assignments on the USA/Canada Region.

2009 General Secretary/GMC Operations Officer report

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Highlights of the 2009 General Secretary/GMC Operations Officer report, presented to the General Board during its 87th Session, February 19-22, 2010. Church of the Nazarene statistical report included.

2009 Global Mission report

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Highlights of the 2009 Global Mission report, presented to the General Board during its 87th Session, February 19-22, 2010, including stories from each region.

2009 Nazarene Financial Services report

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Highlights of the 2009 Nazarene Financial Services report, presented to the General Board during its 87th Session, February 19-22, 2010.

In Memoriam: 03.05.2010

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:00:00 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 March 1-5, 2010.

Church reorganizes for ministry in Bulgaria

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

The Sofia Church of the Nazarene, founded in 1995, recently reorganized its leadership and worship service.

CLT course to focus on teenagers

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

In partnership with Nazarene Youth International, there will be a free, instructor-led, educational course offered by Continuing Lay Training for the duration of April 19, 2010, through May 21, 2010. The course will be led by Gary Sivewright and the medium for interaction will be an on-line discussion forum as well as a weekly conference call. The course will cover key issues teenagers are dealing with and how to respond to those issues as parents and ministry workers.

Congo's Brazzaville District installs workers in special ceremony

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

"I would like to share with the Nazarene family about the transforming power of our holy God. We thank God for trusting the Nazarenes with the message of entire sanctification." - Antoine On'okoko, Brazzaville District superintendent.

Nazarenes in the News: Haiti edition

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Nazarenes in the News-Haiti Edition is a compilation of online news articles featuring Nazarene churches or church members helping Haiti. In the news this week: New video interview with Walliere Pierre to accompany WordAction Sunday School lesson on Haiti; Nazarene church uses 5K run to raise nearly $14,000 for Haiti relief.

2009 Church of the Nazarene Foundation report

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Highlights of the 2009 report of the Church of the Nazarene Foundation, presented to the General Board during its 87th Session, February 19-22, 2010.

2009 General Editor's report

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Highlights of the 2009 General Editor's report, presented to the General Board during its 87th Session, February 19-22, 2010.

2009 International Board of Education report

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Highlights of the 2009 International Board of Education report, presented to the General Board during its 87th Session, February 19-22, 2010.

2009 Nazarene Missions International report

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Highlights of the 2009 Nazarene Missions International report, presented to the General Board during its 87th Session, February 19-22, 2010.

2009 Nazarene Publishing House report

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Highlights of the 2009 Nazarene Publishing House report, presented to the General Board during its 87th Session, February 19-22, 2010.

2009 Nazarene Youth International report

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Highlights of the 2009 Nazarene Youth International report, presented to the General Board during its 87th Session, February 19-22, 2010.

2009 Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International report

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Highlights of the 2009 Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International report, presented to the General Board during its 87th Session, February 19-22, 2010.

GMC Flags of the Nations: Paraguay

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Each week, the Church of the Nazarene's Global Ministry Center proudly flies a flag of one of the many nations in which the denomination is present in ministry. This week's flag: Paraguay, South America Region.

PLNU announces changes to athletics program

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Softball facility challenges and Title IX concerns have forced Point Loma Nazarene University to eliminate four of its current athletic teams.

NCN Sports Week

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

A recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics during the 2009 fall and winter seasons. Latest basketball scores, records, and ratings included. Spring sports are now underway for most schools.