Nazarene Communications Network - News
NCN Global News SummaryVolume 0923June 12, 2009
New Funding Formula - Church of the Nazarene
Comparison of the Budget Allocation Committee Work with the Proposal by the Board of General Superintendents read more

International Church Committee recommends Manual redesign for improved mission and governance
After nearly four years of discussion, research, and deliberation, the International Church Committee (ICC) has concluded from its charge from the 2005 General Assembly (ICC-2) to review Manual sections 100-384 that the pressing need is for a fundamental constitutional review and redesign of the Church of the Nazarene's Manualread more

Indiana church mourns loss of pastor
Jennifer "Jenny" Mitchell passed away Monday, June 8, in Monroeville, Indiana. A mother of six, she served as pastor of the Monroeville Church of the Nazarene. read more

"To the Ends of the Earth"
Read more than a dozen first-hand reports of how Eurasia Region churches are extending their witness to the ends of the earth, from Argentina to the slums of Mumbai. (Slideshow) read more

Five Nazarene student athletes taken in 2009 Major League Baseball draft
Five players from Nazarene schools were taken in this week's 2009 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. Leading the way was SNU senior pitcher Matt Morgal, selected in the 13th round by the Toronto Blue Jays. read more


Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week

General Assembly & Conventions

General Assembly live streaming FAQs
The 27th General Assembly services and business sessions will be broadcast live, via the Internet, from Orlando, Florida, June 24 through July 2. read more


General Assembly shuttle routes and schedules now available
General Assembly and Conventions shuttle information is now available at www.gacorlando.org. read more


LCD projectors for sale
Is your church looking to invest in a new LCD projector? Interested in a great deal? As in past years, LCD projectors that have been bought for General Assembly use will be available for purchase. read more


Church of the Nazarene Foundation to hold "Smarter Giving" workshops at General Assembly
"Smarter Giving" is the theme for eight workshops sponsored by The Church of the Nazarene Foundation at the 27th General Assembly in Orlando, Florida, including four for individuals and four for local churches. read more


Nazarene Motorcycle Fellowship roars into the General Assembly picture
The first-ever Nazarene Motorcycle Fellowship event is fast approaching. The Rockledge Rumble! will be held on Saturday, June 27, in conjunction with the 27th General Assembly and Conventions in Orlando, Florida. (Slideshow) read more


Global News

Porter encourages church multiplication in Africa
Jerry D. Porter, jurisdictional general superintendent for the Africa Region, visited Zambia, Mozambique, Côte d'Ivoire, Benin, and Congo recently for leadership training, ordination rallies, and continued encouragement of church multiplication. read more


NMI Praises and Prayer Requests
This week's praise reports and prayer requests from Nazarene Missions International. read more


USA/Canada News

Extrememobile delivers sights and sounds of Extreme Peru
Most shipping trucks deliver goods and cargo, such as retail products, food, clothing, or pharmaceuticals. One tractor trailer is hauling an experience. Dubbed the Extrememobile, this truck is touring the United States, carrying the sights, sounds, and stories of three cities in Peru within its metal interior. (Slideshow) 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. Churches represented in the news recently include: John Day (Oregon), Fort Morgan (Colorado), and Nampa (Idaho) First. Also in the news this week is the report of a boy from the Salem Fields (Virginia) church who was struck and killed by lightning. read more


Global Ministry Center News

Follow NCN News on Twitter and Facebook
Just in time for General Assembly, NCN News has joined the millions of individuals and organizations connecting online through social networking. Follow our news at Twitter.com/ncnnews and become a fan on Facebook. read more


Global Ministry Center provides update brochures
Nazarene Financial Services released two informative brochures to NCN News for advance distribution to our readers. Copies of these will be released at the upcoming General Assembly. These brochures report information regarding financial giving, as well as an update to frequently asked questions regarding the Global Ministry Center. We are happy to make these available to NCN News readers. read more


GMC tours available
Traveling near Kansas City? Set your GPS for the Global Ministry Center. read more


In Memoriam: 6.12.2009
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 June 8-12, 2009. read more


Collegiate News

Olivet's Shine.FM to launch program in Africa
Olivet Nazarene University and Shine.FM are launching Shine-Africa, an initiative in cooperation with World Mission Broadcast and Africa Nazarene University. The initiative has two chief purposes: to offer radio internships in Africa to ONU students, and to educate and offer a Christian message to the people of Africa through radio. read more



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