Nazarene Communications Network - News
NCN Global News SummaryVolume 0901January 09, 2009
As many as 20 Nazarenes feared dead after Guatemala landslide
A massive landslide in Guatemala on January 4 has taken the lives of more than 35 individuals and 30 more are missing or presumed dead. read more

NPH to launch new publishing studio for the changing church
The Nazarene Publishing House has unveiled plans to launch a publishing studio beginning January 5, 2009, to produce a new generation of resources for the changing church. read more

Nazarenes in the News
Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of local online news articles primarily featuring USA/Canada Region churches or church members. read more

Oregon pastor had a heart for leading people to the Lord
Pastor Jim Beals of Hood River, Oregon, died at his home on Monday, January 5. read more

In Memoriam: 01.09.2009
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 December 22, 2008 - January 9, 2009. 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

Nazarene church brings celebration to Bridgewater, Virginia
Members and friends of the Spring Creek Church of the Nazarene in Bridgewater, Virginia, recalled their local church history in conjunction with the denomination's 100th anniversary. read more


Dominican Republic Oriental District honors 100 years
Nazarenes in the Dominican Republic joined with 150 additional world areas in celebrating 100 years of holiness for the Church of the Nazarene's Centennial. "It was a good time," said Pastor Miguel Yuden. "We prayed, worshiped, danced, and preached the Word of God. It was impacting." (Slideshow) read more


Global News

Asia-Pacific MK Rendezvous 2008
A remote Indonesian island was the gathering point for the first Asia-Pacific MK Rendezvous, December 27-31. (Slideshow) read more


Korean students experience American culture firsthand in January
Mount Vernon Nazarene University and the Knox County, Ohio, community will welcome Korea Nazarene University students to experience life in the U.S. during the month of January. read more


The passion burns "To Make Christlike Disciples" in the Southern Cone
Approximately 100 leaders from Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay, which make up the Southern Cone, were in attendance in a beautiful place located on the Uruguayan coast. They met for several days to outline the strategy for the coming year. read more


Graduation 2008 at the Seminary of the Southern Cone
The Seminary of the Southern Cone in Pilar, Argentina, recently awarded 20 degrees to students studying theology and advanced church growth. Seminary Director Jorge Julca also had the opportunity to award the first Howerthon Scholarship. read more


USA/Canada News

Moving Ministers: December 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


Global Ministry Center News

Help fight the General Assembly chill
You might be thinking to yourself, "Isn't General Assembly in Orlando ... in the summer? Who could possibly be chilly?" The answer is: many of the international delegates. Whether you are planning to attend the 27th General Assembly and Conventions or not, your help is needed to collect new or like-new shawls. These will be given to the international guests to use while in Orlando to keep warm in the convention center. read more


Nazarene.org survey
The Church of the Nazarene's web site is found at www.nazarene.org. The staff in the Nazarene.org Web Development Office wants to hear from you, their target audience. (Survey) read more


Collegiate News

MVNU seeks feedback from the public
Mount Vernon Nazarene University seeks public comments in preparation for periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. read more


Recycling gets an upgrade at MVNU
Alum Steve Sargent and MVNU Facilities Management and Campus Safety Director Denny Taylor recently got their heads together to develop a better way of recycling at MVNU. It's called "single-stream" recycling, and the campus has just come through its first semester utilizing this process. read more


NCN Sports

PLNU's Carroll Land receives Jerry Kendall Character in Coaching Award
On Sunday, January 4, Carroll B. Land, Point Loma Nazarene University director of athletics and long-time head baseball coach, received the Jerry Kendall Character in Coaching Award at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes breakfast. read more


SNU women's soccer coach resigns to take head position at Southwestern Oklahoma State
Southern Nazarene University Director of Athletics Bobby Martin announced on Wednesday, December 31, that head women's soccer coach Mark Persson has resigned his duties. Persson is resigning to become the head women's soccer coach at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma. read more


Jeff Carr resigns as Trevecca men's soccer coach
Trevecca Nazarene University men's soccer coach and former chair of the Department of Human Performance Jeff Carr has announced his resignation as coach of the program in order to pursue other career opportunities. read more


NCN Sports Week
A weekly recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics (December 19 - January 8). Latest basketball results included. read more



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