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NCN Global News SummaryVolume 0943October 30, 2009
MAC Region hosts Holiness Summit
The Mexico and Central America Region began a three-day Holiness Summit on October 29. The event is drawing individuals from the MAC Region, Caribbean Region, and beyond to celebrate the love of God and remember His call to holiness. (Slideshow) read more

Global Consortium of Nazarene Graduate Seminaries and Schools of Theology
The first meeting of the Global Consortium of Nazarene Graduate Seminaries and Schools of Theology was held in Manchester, England, on October 16-20. (Slideshow) read more

Michigan couple's story to be included in Chicken Soup book
A decade ago, Ken Tabbert, a longtime member of the Three Rivers, Michigan, Church of the Nazarene faced serious health issues. He made a miraculous recovery and now he and his wife, Linda, are thankful for the gift of life he was given through an organ transplant and thankful for each new day. Their story, entitled "Resilience," has been published in the newest Chicken Soup book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Count Your Blessingsread more

NCM: Multiply your giving
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries announces a new way of sharing the message and ministry of Christ's compassion in the world. Just in time for Christmas, this ministry opportunity comes in the form of a unique gift giving alternative. read more

In Memoriam: 10.30.2009
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 October 26 - 30, 2009. read more


Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week

Global News

Former missionary to Swaziland passes away
L. Wayne Bauder passed away on October 26 in Nampa, Idaho. He and his wife, Kathy, who passed away in July of this year, served as missionaries to Swaziland. read more


NYI news from the Caribbean Region
The Caribbean Nazarene Youth International Regional Office has released several recent stories on youth ministry happenings across the region. read more


USA/Canada News

Clergy Development Days on Canada Pacific District
In mid-October, 27 pastors and associates participated in a continuing education event in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada. read more


Beacon Hill Press announces distribution project with pregnancy center
Beacon Hill Press will distribute the newly released Insight Media edition of A Woman and Her Relationships to more than 2,100 crisis pregnancy centers across North America. 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. In the news this week: Bethany (Oklahoma) church featured as it hits 100 years; Oregon church picks up where Salvation Army left off; Hope Station reaching out to working families in Oregon; MAC Region: Two churches in Nicaragua celebrate anniversaries. read more


Global Ministry Center News

Global Nazarene Publications partners with Francis Asbury Society
Last week, the Francis Asbury Society announced the conclusion of negotiations that will give the Church of the Nazarene's Global Nazarene Publications the sole right to publish the books of Society founder Dennis Kinlaw in Spanish in Latin America. read more


GMC Flags of the Nations: Guyana
Each week, the Church of the Nazarene's Global Ministry Center proudly flies a flag of one of the many nations in which the denomination is present in ministry. This week's flag: Guyana, Caribbean Region. read more


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


Collegiate News

NBC Board of Trustees votes to establish Center for Ethical Leadership
The Nazarene Bible College Board of Trustees recently voted to approve plans calling for the establishment of the Center for Ethical Leadership at NBC. The establishment of this center affirms the purpose of NBC, which is "to glorify Jesus Christ as Lord by preparing adults to evangelize, disciple, and minister to the world," and expands the fulfillment of that purpose. read more


NCN Sports

NCN Sports Week
A recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics during the 2009 fall season. NAIA basketball preseason polls are out. read more



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