Nazarene Communications Network - News
NCN Global News SummaryVolume 0919May 18, 2009
Stan Reeder elected superintendent of the Oregon Pacific District
The Board of General Superintendents has announced the election of Stanley W. Reeder to the office of superintendent of the Oregon Pacific District. read more

Eastern Nazarene College unveils new mascot
Eastern Nazarene College has a new mascot. Henceforth, the Christian liberal arts college's athletics teams will be known as the ENC Lions. read more

New branding launched at MidAmerica Nazarene University
It took 18 months of research, design, and committee meetings, and now the new and improved MNU brand has been launched. read more

Fresh Ground: London church rethinks building, mission
The group of 14 British teenagers that descended on a London church painted, cleaned, stripped walls, demolished, scrubbed, and prepped for a remodel - much to the surprise of the neighbors. The church is exploring ways to use and open up the ample space it has in order to serve the abundance of young children and youth in its community. read more

In Memoriam: 5.15.2009
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 May 11-15, 2009. read more


Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week

General Assembly & Conventions

Pre-General Assembly greeting
Church of the Nazarene General Secretary David Wilson brings a greeting concerning the upcoming General Assembly and Conventions in Orlando, Florida. (video) read more


Registration still available for pre-General Assembly Spiritual Formation Retreat
There are a limited number of spaces open for participation in the Spiritual Formation Retreat to be held June 23-24, just prior to the General Conventions. Co-sponsored by Northwest Nazarene University and Nazarene Theological Seminary, this 24-hour retreat's theme is "Receiving, Blessing, Breaking, Sharing" - a meditation on the Lord's Supper as a model for Christlike discipleship. read more


Preparations in place for ANU Shangilia Singers to perform at General Assembly
The Shangilia Singers of Africa Nazarene University are in the final days of preparation for their trip to the U.S. and General Assembly. 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

Kaytikling and Beyond: APNTS celebrates the Nazarene centennial
In the midst of preparations at Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary for celebrating their 25th anniversary, the APNTS community also joined the worldwide celebration of the Centennial of the Church of the Nazarene. (Slideshow) read more


Gelnhausen: Three celebrations in one
Centennial Sunday morning was filled with celebrations in Gelnhausen, Germany. On the church web site, a ticker had accurately counted down the last minutes to the celebration service. At the zero moment, the service promptly began with a video introducing the Centennial. read more


Global News

Africa Region hosts Discipleship and Missions Conference
The Africa Church of the Nazarene is experiencing an unprecedented growth in the number of converts and churches planted. Therefore, a Discipleship and Missions Conference was held in Johannesburg. read more


Windward Islands District gives to brothers and sisters in Haiti
The Windward Islands District of the Church of the Nazarene has defied the current global financial crisis by raising $1,000 (U.S.) to go toward providing clean water for communities in Haiti. (Slideshow) read more


Leadership Development wraps first year with Bulgaria
The Eurasia Region's Leadership Development Initiative in Bulgaria welcomed a mix of ethnic Bulgarians, Roma, and Turkish-Roma believers, embracing the diversity within the district's churches as a foundation for emerging leadership. read more


South Asia's first NMI events inspire leaders
In the first three weeks of March, districts in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal held conferences focused on the work and philosophy of Nazarene Missions International. "In all of the places, I thought it was important to ensure that there was a shared understanding of why we do missions, why it's important, the purpose of NMI and the fact that it's for everyone," said Eurasia NMI Coordinator Heidi Bowes. read more


USA/Canada News

U.S. Midwest, South hit by multiple tornadoes
In a season of severe weather, multiple communities in the U.S. Midwest and South have suffered from the effects of recent tornadoes. read more


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


David Middendorf receives NBC Delong Series Excellence in Preaching Award
David Middendorf has been named this year's recipient of the Excellence in Preaching Award for the Delong Sermon Series, according to an announcement made by Harold B. Graves Jr., president of Nazarene Bible College. read more


Global Ministry Center News

NMI Praises and Prayer Requests
This week's praise reports and prayer requests for May 11-15 from Nazarene Missions International include: read more


Beacon Hill Press announces the premiere of the New Beacon Bible Commentary Library
Beacon Hill Press announces the premiere of the electronic edition of the New Beacon Bible Commentary at the 27th General Assembly of the Church of the Nazarene, Orlando, Florida. The first volume of this library will include the print volumes currently in print: Romans 1-8, Romans 9-16, Jeremiah 1-25, Daniel, and Philippiansread more


Collegiate News

MidAmerica's new slate of summer courses do double duty
MidAmerica Nazarene University is offering a new slate of summer courses with a double purpose - increasing knowledge while helping prepare working adults to complete their bachelor's degree faster. read more


NNU offers Accelerated Certification for Educators
Northwest Nazarene University offers an Accelerated Certification for Educators program for the working adult who desires to become a teacher. read more


Idea, prayer result in unique radio ministry for Trevecca professor
One of the primary trends of debate-style radio over the last few years has been the move from polite, intellectual conversation to yelling matches with guests speaking over each other to boisterously make their all-or-nothing points on significant issues. Even the host will engage in this activity, sometimes at the encouragement of his or her producer. A few months ago Trevecca Adjunct Professor Jeff Lilienthal grew tired of this abrasive style and rather than give up listening, he decided to explore the possibility of creating his own program - one in which God would use him and the program for His honor and glory. read more


NCN Sports

Former MVNU standout to be inducted into CoSIDA Academic All-America Hall of Fame
Tom Clark, a former standout basketball player at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, will join two other former Academic All-America® basketball selections as this year's inductees into the College Sports Information Directors of America Academic All-America® Hall of Fame. read more


NCN Sports Week
A weekly recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics (May 8-14). Of note: Point Loma baseball advances to NAIA World Series. Results from baseball, softball, tennis, and golf national tournaments included. read more



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