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NCN Global News SummaryVolume 0931August 07, 2009
Honoring a lifetime of ministry
Nina G. Gunter's final district assembly as an active general superintendent was a special one as she was honored by both the South Carolina District and her home state. read more

Projects Isaiah and Caleb volunteers return to MAC Region after impacting Eurasia for Christ
After serving as volunteer missionaries for nearly two years in Europe and the Middle East, seven young people from the MAC Region returned home to a festive welcome. read more

Paul Skiles Endowment off to a great start at Global NYI Convention
At the recent 2009 Global Nazarene Youth International Convention, the Paul Skiles Endowment was launched in honor of the ministry and leadership Skiles brought to the Church of the Nazarene. Over $12,000 (U.S.) was raised and will go toward furthering the development of global youth ministry. read more

What's new in the Nazarene MediaLibrary: August 2009
In its effort to serve the Church of the Nazarene, the Nazarene MediaLibrary continues to add free resources for your use. This month: a tour of the GMC, NMI Core Values Series. (video) read more

In Memoriam: 8.7.2009
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 August 3-7, 2009. read more


Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week

General Assembly & Conventions

General Assembly items for sale
The following items for sale were used once for General Assembly in June 2009 and repackaged in original shipping boxes in new condition. read more


Global News

Women's conference held in Zambia Copperbelt District
The annual Women's Ministry Conference for the Copperbelt District of Zambia was held at the Ibenga Church of the Nazarene with the theme, "2009: The Year of Blessings." read more


New Zealand Wesleyans and Nazarenes unite for theology conference
Tom Noble of Nazarene Theological College, Manchester and Ben Witherington, noted New Testament scholar from Asbury Seminary, were the special guests at a recent theology conference in New Zealand. The conference was hosted by the Wesleyan Methodist Church of New Zealand in conjunction with the Church of the Nazarene. read more


Global Praises and Prayer Requests
This week's praise reports and prayer requests from Nazarene Missions International and Jesus Film Harvest Partners. read more


USA/Canada News

Moving Ministers: July 2009
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


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


Collegiate News

McLean named dean of Olivet College of Arts and Sciences
Olivet Nazarene University has named Janna McLean dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. McLean most recently served as interim dean of the College of Science and Mathematics at Colorado State University - Pueblo. read more


NNU makes student comfort a top priority
With the Thomas Family Health and Science Center now complete, Northwest Nazarene University has moved its operational focus to completing its 20 other campus improvement projects, including renovation work on two residence halls. read more


PLNU to host NPR's Garrison Keillor
This fall, Garrison Keillor of National Public Radio will speak at Point Loma Nazarene University in a night of comedy and reflection. Keillor is the host of NPR's A Prairie Home Companion. The event will be held on Thursday, September 24, in PLNU's Brown Chapel from 7-9 P.M. read more


SNU Ziglar scholars learn ethics in politics
Eleven outstanding students from Southern Nazarene University have been accepted into the first Zig Ziglar Center for Ethical Leadership's Ziglar Scholars' Program for Fall 2009. read more



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