Larry W. Leonard appointed Tennessee D.S.
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Larry W. Leonard, pastor of the Highland Park Church of the Nazarene in Lakeland, Florida, has been appointed district superintendent for Tennessee. read more
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Life of Elizabeth "Kiddy" Sullivan remembered
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Kiddy Sullivan passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Sullivan was the wife of former USA/Canada Mission/Evangelism Director Bill Sullivan, who went home to be with the Lord June 23, 2007. read more
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Due to violence, Indian Christians face continued displacement
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As the violence against Christians sparked in Orissa in August continues to spread, many remain homeless, hungry, and fearful for their safety. Nazarene Compassionate Ministries personnel and local believers are working closely to relieve the suffering as they pray for peace. (Slideshow) read more
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Moving Ministers: October 2008
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Compiled by the General Secretary's Office, Moving Ministers is a monthly listing of Nazarene ministers in new assignments on the USA/Canada Region. read more
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In Memoriam: 11.7.2008
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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 November 3-7, 2008. read more
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Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week
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The Centennial Celebration of the Church of the Nazarene: How We Are Celebrating 100 Years of Holiness
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Belize Nazarenes celebrate with community festivities and new Christians
The Churches of the Nazarene in Belize celebrated the denomination's 100th anniversary by gathering according to zones. The churches near Belize City, the Caribbean nation's capital, conducted a parade through the main streets. read more
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Global News
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Guam welcomes Centennial Celebration at church and on campus
"The Guam First Church of the Nazarene continues to receive new people, evidenced by the 10 new Nazarenes who were received into church membership on Centennial Sunday. Following the Centennial sermon and a communion service to join with worldwide Nazarenes at the Lord's Table, the congregation enjoyed a traditional Guam fiesta with red rice, BBQ chicken, eggplant salad in coconut milk, and finadene, a hot condiment." (Slideshow) read more
JESUS Film keeps growing South Asia Field
Teams throughout India and South Asia have been using the JESUS Film to plant churches and disciple new believers for at least 10 years. With more than 115 teams currently registered on the fields and hundreds of showings a year, personal and powerful stories abound. (Slideshow) read more
Children grow in the "Light of Hope"
Panama's Light of Hope Child Development Center is impacting the lives of children and their families in Playa Chiquita and the surrounding community. (Slideshow) read more
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USA/Canada News
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Nazarenes in the News
A compilation of local online news articles primarily featuring USA/Canada Region churches or church members. Churches in the news this week include: Wichita, Kansas First; Hesperia, California; Edmond, Oklahoma First; and from outside the region, Penycae, Wales. read more
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Collegiate News
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NNU announces 2008 Homecoming Award recipients
Each year, as part of NNU's homecoming tradition, the Alumni Association presents four different alum awards based on nominations by alumni: Alumnus of the Year, Professional Achievement Award, Distinguished Service Award, and the Leon Doane Young Alumnus Award. read more
Trevecca to honor two alumni and one faculty member
Trevecca Nazarene University presented two T-Awards (minister, layperson) and the McClurkan Award Friday, November 7, at the Founder's Day Chapel, held as part of the school's homecoming activities. read more
Spaulding named chief academic officer at MVNU
Henry Spaulding II was announced as Mount Vernon Nazarene University's vice president for academic affairs and chief academic officer. read more
MVNU teacher education achieves national accreditation
Mount Vernon Nazarene University's School of Education and Professional Studies has been granted accreditation status by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. read more
Fourth annual Wesleyan Church Day held at Nazarene Theological Seminary
On Tuesday, October 28, Nazarene Theological Seminary was honored to host the fourth annual "Wesleyan Church Day." read more
Natural disasters: Ready when the time comes
On Thursday, November 13, from 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. and Saturday, November 15, from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M., Point Loma Nazarene University will host "Ready When the Time Comes," a free program designed by the American Red Cross. read more
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NCN Sports
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NCN Sports Week
A weekly recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics (October 31-November 6). Basketball seasons are underway for most schools. read more
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