Nazarene Communications Network - News
NCN Global News SummaryVolume 0911March 20, 2009
NCM: Desperate need for Crisis Care Kits
Thousands of Crisis Care Kits are made, stored, and distributed globally each year to those recovering from devastating natural and man-made disasters. read more

First Korea Nazarene Missionary Conference
Korean Nazarene missionaries faithfully serving in 14 world areas gathered in Cheonan City, South Korea, on March 2-4 for the first Korea Nazarene Missionary Conference. (Slideshow) read more

Olivet launches Center for Ethical Leadership and Executive Development
Olivet Nazarene University announces the launch of the Center for Ethical Leadership and Executive Development through the School of Graduate and Continuing Studies. The center will provide a broad range of learning opportunities designed to meet the needs of the global community it serves. read more

NNU's Ashley Puga wins NCAA Indoor 800-meter national championship
Northwest Nazarene University's Ashley Puga captured the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field women's 800-meter national championship on March 14, posting a time of 2:07.63 at Yeoman Field House on the campus of the University of Houston. A five-time All-American, Puga is the first NCAA Division II national champion for the Crusaders in any sport. (video) read more

In Memoriam: 3.20.2009
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 March 16-20, 2009. read more


Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week

General Assembly & Conventions

General Assembly housing Q & A
Many look forward with great anticipation to the General Assembly and Conventions in Orlando, Florida, this June. General Secretary David P. Wilson was recently asked about housing for the upcoming General Assembly and Conventions. He confirms there are still rooms available within the housing block. read more


The Centennial Celebration of the Church of the Nazarene:
Sharing Our Stories -- Building Our Narrative
 
A continuing feature of how Nazarenes around the world celebrated and continue to celebrate our 100th year

Argentina church celebrates 100 years with dedication and new mission
Patagonia District Superintendent Eduardo Martinez and Pastor Julio Felipe of the Gethsemane Church of the Nazarene in Neuquén, Argentina, found a double blessing way to celebrate the Nazarene Centennial. read more


Global News

Middendorf finds maturing church in PNG
On a recent tour of Papua New Guinea (PNG), Asia-Pacific Jurisdictional General Superintendent Jesse C. Middendorf saw evidence of great maturing of the Church in PNG. Papua New Guinea Nazarenes know how to celebrate and worship with joyful exuberance and Middendorf was privileged to be part of this lively praise atmosphere and holy anointing on hosts of people around altars in numerous district assemblies and rallies in PNG. (Slideshow) read more


APNTS announces election of Lee, San-Young as academic dean
In a chapel service on March 12, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary President Floyd Cunningham announced the election of Lee, San-Young as academic dean. (Slideshow) read more


USA/Canada News

Nazarenes in the News
Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of news articles primarily featuring USA/Canada Region churches or church members. Churches and institutions represented in the news this week include: Eastern Nazarene College and Middletown (Indiana). read more


The House to release first project
The House, a new publishing studio for the changing church, announced the release of their first project, The Kingdom Experiment. Developed and written collectively, The Kingdom Experiment is collaboration between The House and dozens of contributors on the studio's blog, www.thehousestudio.com. read more


Global Ministry Center News

Adult Ministries International welcomes David and Lisa Frisbie
David and Lisa Frisbie have been named Marriage and Family Life Ministries co-coordinators for Adult Ministries International. read more


NMI Podcast Series: Interview with urban pastor Deirdre Brower Latz
Nearly 10 years ago, the Longsight, England, Church of the Nazarene could have been described as "despairing." However, the congregation now has a vibrant and dynamic presence in the community and would be described as anything but despairing. The following is an excerpt from an interview with Pastor Deirdre Brower Latz: read more


Collegiate News

Ambrose welcomes new campus pastor
Tim Moore is the new campus pastor at Ambrose University College, effective May 1. In his new role as campus pastor, Moore will provide leadership to the planning and implementation of the Ambrose chapel program. read more


NCN Sports

Lady Cougars rally to capture third NCCAA national title
After falling in two championship games at the buzzer already this year, the Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team survived a last-second shot for a 50-48 victory over Palm Beach Atlantic University in the championship game of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) National Tournament. read more


Flemming to be first full-time athletic director at MVNU
Scott Flemming, who has spent the past 19 years as both the athletic director and men's basketball coach at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, has been promoted to serve as the school's first-ever full-time athletic director, and as a result, has stepped down as men's basketball head coach. read more


NCN Sports Week
A weekly recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics (March 13-19). NAIA and NCAA National basketball tournament results included. read more



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