Singapore Nazarenes celebrated the Church of the Nazarene's 100th Anniversary in a way few of the 151 Nazarene world areas did. (Slideshow) read more

Nazarenes from Jamaica East and West Districts joined their brothers and sisters across the globe to celebrate 100 years of Nazarene witness under the theme "Out of Many One, Out of One Many." Because the Centennial theme so closely resembles the Jamaican national motto, "Out of Many One People," Jamaican Nazarenes eagerly embraced this opportunity to celebrate the Church's anniversary and the mission to make Christlike disciples in the nations. (Slideshow) read more

Phyllis June Hynd, 73, passed away Friday, December 5, at the Garden Valley Retirement Village in Garden City, Kansas. She was a retired missionary to Swaziland. read more

"If you will not go back to full time ministry," Arnel Piliin's wife threatened, "then I will give up my teaching job and be the one to serve God in full time ministry!" Arnel prayed about his call until one day he finally told his family that he was willing to give up the luxury of the world. Soon after, a door opened for possible ministry. read more

With the session held in two different venues, the Netherlands' first Leadership Development Initiative event could have been a complete mess. However, the 11 Dutch participants and 11 mentors that gathered from October 31-November 3 returned home from Eurasia's second district session with new attitudes on what it means to lead—rather, what it means to serve—within the church. read more

The Andhra Pradesh District held a Nazarene Youth Congress from October 27-29 for nearly 150 participants in a city in South India. (Slideshow) read more

This year's district assembly in the Lebanon District offered a time of significant fellowship, encouragement, and ministry milestones. Three national leaders were also appointed to the office of district superintendent in the Eastern Mediterranean Field. read more

J. Richard Lord, Jr. passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 11 in Hermitage, Tennessee. He was the minister of music at the Madison, Tennessee, Church of the Nazarene. read more

Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of local online news articles primarily featuring USA/Canada Region churches or church members. Churches in the news this week include: Benton (Arkansas) First, Gardendale (Alabama), Butler (New Jersey), and Sterling (Colorado). read more

While there will be no staff at the Church of the Nazarene Global Ministry Center December 24 through January 4, if an emergency need arises for communication of information during the Christmas holidays, please leave a voice mail message at the following number: 913-577-0604. That number will be checked 2-3 times each day. --GMC Operations Office read more

"Blogs are being used by people in every profession and sub-culture to exert influence and provide thought leadership," reported Bryon McLaughlin, administrator for NazareneBlogs.org. "With this in mind, we've developed a denominationally-sponsored online blogging community to allow Nazarenes everywhere the opportunity to share their expertise, interests, and experiences with the greater church as a way to build God's kingdom and reach others for the sake of Christ." read more

A weekly recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics (December 5-11). Latest basketball results included. read more