The Church of the Nazarene in Japan set three new initiatives for celebrating the Centennial: two anniversary memorial church starts in Chiba and Sendai, the publication of the 100th Anniversary History of the Japan Church of the Nazarene, and the translation of the Manual. (Slideshow) read more

Antiguan Nazarenes celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the Church of the Nazarene with three island-wide events: a "Know Your History" quiz, a "Then and Now" praise and worship service, and a motorcade around the island ending in a joint baptism of new believers. (Slideshow) read more

Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary, along with World Mission Communications Asia-Pacific, joined several other organizations on November 25 at the St. Francis Square Mall in Pasig, Philippines, to kick-off the Philippine Children's Ministry Network's 10th year celebration of God's faithfulness in protecting children. Their involvement in these community partnerships reflects the Asia-Pacific Church of the Nazarene's strategic initiative of developing children and youth. (Slideshow) read more

During the week of November 10, the Church of the Nazarene on the Africa West Field hosted the Regional Cross Cultural Initiative, the first of its kind for the Church of the Nazarene in Africa. A four-day Field Vision Conference was held immediately following the RCCI, where attendees revisited the West Field vision and mission statements and set some clear and audacious goals for the new quadrennial ending in 2013. read more

Since the inception of the Good News Convention Centre's Community Development Programme in July 2008, approximately 30 young men and women from the neighborhood receive training in all facets of business, marketing, and labor. They also learn how to make their own business plans. read more

On a recent Wednesday morning in Haiti, 220 women, young and old, gathered together. It was the day of a national holiday, but this gathering, while filled with celebration, had a serious purpose. These women had come to shake things up. read more

Recently 12 students and their lecturer gathered in a classroom in the Church of the Nazarene in Vlaardingen, Netherlands, for their first classes of the Spiritual Formation Certificate Programme. read more

The commencement festivities began with the presentation of the national flags representing the graduates' nationalities, followed by the processional of official leaders of the church, faculty, and graduates. Jurisdictional General Superintendent Nina G. Gunter provided the commencement address. (Slideshow) read more

Nazarenes from around the globe are invited to Destination Orlando, a new blog that will highlight reflections and thoughts from several denominational leaders about the forthcoming General Assembly, to be held June 24 to July 3, 2009, in Orlando, Florida. read more

As many are preparing for the 22nd Global Nazarene Youth International Convention, it is nearing time to submit resolutions for consideration. All resolution submissions are due to the NYI office by December 13. read more

The 17-city Discipleship Summit 2008 tour is over, but the journey is just beginning. Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International has released an online discipleship summit for anyone to attend. read more

In anticipation of a new Web-based mission magazine for the Church of the Nazarene, Nazarenes globally are invited to submit ideas for the magazine's name. read more

MidAmerica Nazarene University President Ed Robinson said MNU would extend special financial and transfer assistance to the students of Vennard College, University Park, Iowa. Vennard recently closed on November 22. MNU has also accepted a transfer of Vennard's archive collection. read more

Mount Vernon Nazarene University congratulates Matt ('94) and Sonya (Richardson, '94) Price, who were named Medallion Award recipients, the highest honor an MVNU alumnus can earn. read more

Northwest Nazarene University's 2008 Homecoming and Family Weekend celebrations included a panel discussion of recent trends in holiness theology. It included theologian Steven K. McCormick from Nazarene Theological Seminary and theologians Diane Leclerc and Brent Peterson from NNU. The panel was formed and moderated by NNU theologian Thomas Jay Oord. read more

Point Loma Nazarene University honored six alumni at its homecoming, held November 17-23. read more

On Saturday, November 23, Point Loma Nazarene University dedicated Smee Hall, home to PLNU's School of Theology and Christian Ministry, Center for Pastoral Leadership, and Wesleyan Center. read more

The No. 14 seed Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) men's soccer team continued to make its first-ever appearance in the NAIA National Championship a memorable one. By reaching the semifinals, they become the first MVNU team in school history in any sport to advance that far at an NAIA National Championship. read more

Trevecca Nazarene University barely outlasted Southern Nazarene University to claim the 2008 State Farm Music City Classic title. Women's basketball teams from Point Loma Nazarene University and Olivet Nazarene University also participated in the tournament, hosted by Trevecca Thanksgiving weekend. read more

A weekly recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics (November 21 - December 4). In this edition: Football playoff results for MNU, national tournament results for soccer and volleyball, and several cross-country runners fared well at nationals. read more