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Hurricane strikes Nicaragua; churches damaged Hurricane Alma, a category 1 storm, hit the Nicaragua Pacific coast on Thursday evening, May 29. According to Nicaragua Central D.S. Oseas Acosta, two people were killed. read more Flood relief efforts continue in Ecuador Although the flooding has finally stopped in Ecuador, many families are still displaced because either their homes were washed away or are still standing in floodwater that hasn’t receded. For this reason, the Church of the Nazarene continues to minister to many flood victims. (Slideshow, Video) read more Children’s Ministries project launched in Africa French Equatorial Field The "Decadal Emphasis on Children and Youth" was initiated by the General Church of the Nazarene from January 2002 to 2012. With this emphasis, each Africa Region field was asked to submit a project proposal for evangelizing and discipling children. read more Jean-Baptiste installed as Haiti Nazarene Bible College president During graduation ceremonies on May 25, Lucien Jean-Baptiste was installed as Haiti Nazarene Bible College president by Caribbean Regional Director John Smee. read more EuNC students study off-campus in Portugal This year’s European Nazarene College Introduction to New Testament class was taught for the first time in Portugal (including the beach) by Jayme Himmelwright, EuNC’s education coordinator for the Western Mediterranean Field. (Slideshow) read more Cereda strengthening the Nazarene image in Italy On May 23, Catania, Italy, Nazarene Pastor Giovanni Cereda completed his doctoral studies by successfully defending his dissertation at the (Catholic) Facolta Teologica di Palermo with a prestigious mark of summa cum laude. In this Catholic context, Cereda had a wonderful opportunity to represent the Nazarene message. read more
Online curriculum to help churches and small groups reach their mission field Missio Dei is a recent denominational video resource that profiles God at work in the U.S./Canada. Now, a 78-page companion study guide is available online as a complimentary download to all interested persons, small groups, and congregations looking for ways to penetrate their mission field. read more Nazarenes examine health care alternative Recognizing a deep need by ministers and church employees for affordable health insurance, Pensions and Benefits USA has been exploring options. In their search, they encountered GuideStone. read more Continuing Lay Training in North Carolina In the fall of 2007, the Charlotte, North Carolina, Trinity Church of the Nazarene began an intensive program of training the next generation of lay leaders for their congregation. Since that time, it has expanded to other North Carolina churches. read more Help is brewing: Michigan churches get creative to help in lean times (Community Outreach Spotlight) A slow economy is a challenge to local churches in the U.S., but it's also fueling creative ways to help others weather hard times. For example, rising gas prices inspired the idea for a complimentary coffee giveaway at the South Flint Church of the Nazarene. (Video) read more
Historic offering collected for Ambrose University College May 4 was a truly historic day in the annals of Ambrose University College. On that day, hundreds of Alliance and Nazarene churches across Canada chose to link arms with Ambrose and take an unprecedented national offering in support of Ambrose's campus construction project. read more Nazarene Bible College hires new program director President Harold B Graves, Jr. is pleased to announce that David Church has been appointed as the new director of the Leadership and Ethics Program for Nazarene Bible College. read more Speech software being developed by MVNU grad and intern team MVNU graduate Jared Miller is working to improve technology on an augmentative/alternative communication device for those unable to use their natural voices, such as autistic children and injured veterans. He has also hired three MVNU students (two intern, one full time) to assist him in this endeavor. read more ONU business students out-perform the U.S.’s best at national exposition The Olivet Nazarene University chapter of SIFE placed first runner-up at the SIFE USA National Exposition, held in Chicago, May 13-15. read more
PLNU names Ethan Hamilton head men's basketball coach Point Loma Nazarene University Athletics Director Carroll Land announced a series of appointments in coaching responsibilities recently, including Ethan Hamilton as men’s basketball head coach. He replaces Art Wilmore, who will be assistant athletic director at PLNU. 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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