NCN Global News Summary	Volume 0805	February 04, 2008
Churches affected by political unrest in Kenya New reports say peace is slowing being restored. Some areas still experience tension. Gas and food prices have skyrocketed. Prayer is sill appreciated. read more Asia-Pacific regional ministry coordinators retool for effective service The Asia-Pacific Region recently held meetings in Singapore. The event centered around the denomination’s mission statement, “To Make Christlike Disciples in the Nations.” (Video, Slideshow) read more Driveway delivery In his first year as pastor of the Norwood, Ohio, Church of the Nazarene, Timothy Brooks was preparing to go to church. However, his new daughter had another plan—and she wasn't waiting. read more Lail elected Stewardship Ministries director Mark Lail, senior pastor of the Fishcreek (Ohio) Nazarene Worship Center, has been elected Stewardship Ministries director for the Church of the Nazarene. read more Retired district superintendent Kenneth Vogt passes away P. Kenneth Vogt, former superintendent of the Sacramento and Washington Pacific districts, passed away January 30 in Bainbridge Island, Washington. He was 89. read more Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week Global News English teachers needed in Cheonan City, South Korea KNU is looking for teachers who are evangelical Christians to teach the students with the love of God at various schools in Cheonan City. read more Construction on PNG's Kudjip Nazarene Hospital making progress In spite of some recent local unrest, great progress is being made on the construction of the new Kudjip Nazarene Hospital in Papua New Guinea. (Slideshow) read more East Timor Nazarenes experience God at work in their lives In a recent E-mail report from Asia-Pacific missionaries Warren and Janet Neal, three testimonies are given by members of their local East Timor church: read more Tragedy strikes extended family of Global NYI president Global NYI President Monte Cyr received news that his niece, Jessica Hiser, 19, was killed in a traffic accident in Idaho. Ice, snow, and poor road conditions contributed to the accident. read more USA/Canada News Church of the Nazarene Canada holds 62nd Annual Meeting of the National Board The 62nd Annual Meeting of the National Board of the Church of the Nazarene Canada was held January 24-25, in Toronto. read more Central Ohio D.S. to retire in April Richard L. Jordan, superintendent of the Central Ohio District, will announce his retirement at his district's assembly in April. read more Mission Strategy appoints four new USA/Canada ministry coordinators Mission Strategy has appointed four individuals to lead mission ministries in the U.S.: Talomua Mona, Alexandre R. Pessoa, Dennis Solis, and Charles A. Tillman. read more Nazarene bilingual and multicultural congregation revives once-vacant Indiana church Both ordained pastors in the Church of the Nazarene, Javier and Annette Mondragon are bringing new life to a vacant church building in Fort Wayne, Indiana by developing a bilingual, multicultural congregation that matches its neighborhood. read more Headquarters Headlines Nazarene Publishing House art designers win prestigious art award The American Institute of Graphic Artists Kansas City awarded Brandon Hill and Chad Cherry, graphic designers at Nazarene Publishing House, the coveted A4 Award for 2007. (Slideshow) read more Collegiate News 2008 Wesley Center Conference to be broadcast online Northwest Nazarene University announces an online option for anyone interested in participating in this year's 2008 Wesley Center Conference February 7-8. read more New opera at ENC a resounding hit When Eastern Nazarene College music professor Delvyn Case decided to write an opera about religious tolerance, he chose a rather unlikely source of inspiration: The Prioress’s Tale, one of Chaucer’s famed Canterbury Tales. read more MVNU to help fight breast cancer at THINK PINK Night In an effort to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Lady Cougars will be hosting a THINK PINK basketball game February 12. read more NNU spring enrollment indicates strong retention Northwest Nazarene University released spring enrollment numbers recently showing strong retention rates for freshmen and an increased number of transfer students. read more Extreme Makeover: NTSSA Edition The Nazarene Theological Seminary Student Association (NTSSA) is undergoing an "extreme makeover." The old student government is being demolished and a new, more efficient student government is being built for the 2008-09 school year. read more Legendary writer Talese highlights annual PLNU Writer’s Symposium A living legend of American journalism, Gay Talese will headline PLNU's 13th annual Writer's Symposium by the Sea, February 4-8. read more NCN Sports Trevecca’s Sam Harris gets win No. 400 Trevecca Nazarene University head men's basketball coach Sam Harris reached a career milestone with his 400th win on the sidelines when his Trojans defeated Mississippi’s Blue Mountain College 119-76 on January 28. read more 28th Annual Nazarene National Softball Tournament to be held in the fall The 28th Annual Nazarene National Softball Tournament is scheduled for August 29-September 1 in Cincinnati. Teams from across the U.S. participate in this event. read more NCN Sports Week: January 25-31 A weekly recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics. read more For a full text edition of this week's Global News Summary, click here: Printable Global News Summary (PDF) For daily updates of Nazarene news, see ncnnews.com throughout the week. Be sure to click on "Forward to a Friend" below to share any stories appearing in this week's NCN News.
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