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NCN Global News SummaryVolumeĀ 0825June 20, 2008
Disaster response continues across the U.S. Midwest; more help needed
Nazarene Disaster Response teams continue to address the needs of residents across the U.S. Midwest in the wake of severe flooding this month. Last week, Nazarenes responded to a call for volunteers in Indiana. This week, NDR is requesting help producing Flood Kits for churches in Iowa. read more

Pastoral letter from the BGS regarding General Assembly 2009
In less than 12 months from now, we will convene the 27th General Assembly and Conventions in the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, USA. With congregations in over 151 world areas, our gathering in this manner is essential in order to engage the world we serve with the mission we have accepted, "To make Christlike disciples in the nations." As your Board of General Superintendents, we wish to convey several important items to every Nazarene. read more

Peru Nazarenes give over $11,000 to Global Ministry Center
Recently, $11,000 (U.S.) was raised by the Church of the Nazarene in Peru for the denomination’s new Global Ministry Center. read more

SNU President Loren Gresham receives unanimous vote of support
During the spring 2008 meeting of the SNU Board of Trustees, a vote was due to be held regarding the re-election of the president of the university for a term of up to five additional years. President Loren Gresham was unanimously and enthusiastically voted to continue as president. read more

In Memoriam: 6.20.2008
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 16-20, 2008. read more


Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week

Global News

Swaziland delegation looks to strengthen partnership with International Church
The Board of General Superintendents recently hosted a delegation of Swaziland nationals which was composed of both church and government leaders. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss a more intentional partnership involving the National Board of the Swaziland Church of the Nazarene, the Board of the Raleigh Fitkin Memorial Hospital, which is located in Manzini, Swaziland, and other entities of the International Church of the Nazarene. read more


Africa Nazarene University honors graduating class of 2008
On May 30, Africa Nazarene University hosted its 11th graduation ceremony inside the beautiful, newly-constructed Helstrom Centre. read more


Caribbean D.S. injured in car accident
On Wednesday, June 11, Dominican Republic North East District Superintendent Carlos de la Cruz was in a major car accident while traveling to visit a church in the province of Sanchez. read more


EuNC opens new learning center in Spain
In May, European Nazarene College opened its newest Learning Centre in Spain. Anticipating a handful of students, lecturer and EuNC Academic Dean Antonie Holleman was shocked when 60 students from various Nazarene churches in Spain enrolled in the initial class sessions. read more


Work and Witness impacts Ukraine rehab centers
In May, 12 teams of U.S. workers ventured to Eurasia and contributed to buildings and local ministries from Poland to India. The following stories include two snapshots of teams who went to Ukraine. (Slideshow) read more


Gunter ministers where Nazarene roots bear fruit
General Superintendent Nina G. Gunter recently preached and conducted meetings and district assemblies in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. It was her first visit to these seven districts in her assignment as jurisdictional general superintendent for the Mexico/Central America (MAC) Region. read more


USA/Canada News

Prayer Summits prove to be a transforming experience
"The Regional Prayer Summits have been extraordinary events for those who have taken part,” stated Jesse C. Middendorf, chair of the Board of General Superintendents. “My own experience in the MidAmerica Nazarene University event was a memory-making, heart-gripping time. The opportunity to spend those hours together in prayer with pastors and district superintendents was moving." read more


NDR Disaster Preparedness Training to be offered in Colorado Springs
Nazarene Disaster Response will be hosting special seminars on Disaster Preparedness Training November 6-8, 2008 at Nazarene Bible College in Colorado Springs, Colorado. read more


Nazarene authors provide inspirational summer reading
Among chores and activities this summer could be an opportunity to sit down in the shade with a glass of iced tea and a good book. Among authors to consider are Nazarenes Wanda Brunstetter and Diann Hunt. read more


Headquarters Headlines

Global Mission Team works to resource local churches
The Global Mission Team recently met via video conference for the first time as they discussed "listening, strategizing, and coordinating mission as we work to resource local churches in the USA and Canada." read more


Awards presented to Beacon Hill Press author, editor
(NPH) Author Rosemary Flaaten and editor Judi Perry were recently selected to receive awards for books published through Beacon Hill Press of the Nazarene Publishing House. read more


NCN Sports

Newsome named Olivet’s fourth athletic director
Olivet Nazarene University announces Gary Newsome has recently been named athletic director. He becomes the fourth athletic director in the school’s history. read more


Adam Bohac named new SNU men's basketball coach
Southern Nazarene University Director of Athletics Bobby Martin announced June 17 that current Army Assistant Coach Adam Bohac will become the school’s seventh, and second youngest, head coach. read more



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