Nazarene Communications Network - News
NCN Global News SummaryVolume 0845November 07, 2008
Larry W. Leonard appointed Tennessee D.S.
Larry W. Leonard, pastor of the Highland Park Church of the Nazarene in Lakeland, Florida, has been appointed district superintendent for Tennessee. read more

Life of Elizabeth "Kiddy" Sullivan remembered
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

Due to violence, Indian Christians face continued displacement
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

Moving Ministers: October 2008
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

In Memoriam: 11.7.2008
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 November 3-7, 2008. read more


Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week

The Centennial Celebration of the Church of the Nazarene:
How We Are Celebrating 100 Years of Holiness

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


Global News

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


USA/Canada News

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


Collegiate News

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


NCN Sports

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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