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NCN Global News Summary Volume 1006 February 05, 2010
Haiti update: The work ahead
General Superintendent J. K. Warrick gives a detailed update on the situation in Haiti. read more

Nazarenes in the News: Haiti edition (Updated)
Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of online news articles featuring Nazarene churches or church members. In this edition: NNU grad talks about how she survived after being buried in the quake; Heart to Heart to stay in Haiti for years to come; North Carolina woman returns from Haiti so her husband can go; Tampa Haitian church making Haitian meals for earthquake victims brought to Florida; Audio from Boston-area Haitian church service (Updated February 5) read more

Duarte witnesses church planting vision in Central America
In a tour of Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama, EugĂ©nio R. Duarte conducted his first district assemblies on the Mexico/Central America Region. Elected as the 37th general superintendent in the Church of the Nazarene at the 2009 General Assembly, Duarte now has jurisdiction over the MAC Region. Traveling with Regional Director Carlos Saenz, he observed the fruits of the evangelistic thrust to plant new churches in Central America. read more

Tribute to Benjamin Langa, first Mozambican district superintendent
Benjamin Langa, the first Mozambican district superintendent, went to be with the Lord on January 25. "When missionaries were forced to withdraw from Mozambique in 1975 due to the revolution, Langa told them, 'I want you to know that whatever may happen in our country, we are going to be Christians.'" read more

Trinidad Nazarene receives music award
Russell Leonce, worship coordinator and youth pastor at the Tunapuna Church of the Nazarene in Trinidad & Tobago and son of George Leonce, superintendent of the Windward Islands District, recently won an Independent Music Award for an album he released. read more


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Regional News

Africa
South Africa Eastern District elects new superintendent
Approximately 287 delegates rejoiced in the election of Solomon Ndlovo at the 25th assembly of the South Africa Eastern District held at the Thulamahashe Church of the Nazarene in Hluvukani. read more


Groundbreaking ceremony for Africa Central Field Conference and Training Centre
On January 21 the Africa Central Field leadership team took a break from their field leadership conference to travel approximately 25 kilometers south of Lusaka, Zambia, to attend a special groundbreaking ceremony for the Africa Central Field Conference and Training Centre. read more


Caribbean
Showing resilience, reaching out: Haitians helping Haitians
Nou sove. N ap serve. "We survive. We serve." read more


Haiti: Hope remains
Even now, Haiti is already beginning the rebuilding process. read more


USA/Canada
JESUS Film Harvest Partners to have presence at Winter Olympics
The 2010 Winter Olympics will be held February 12-28 in Vancouver and Whisler, British Columbia, Canada. It is estimated that 80 nations will have team representation at the games. While the athletes receive the justified spotlight there is another group of skilled participants who will be there - but without all the fanfare. read more


Moving Ministers: January 2010
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


Barefoot Ministries acquires The Journal of Student Ministries
Barefoot Ministries, a company of Nazarene Publishing House, acquired The Journal of Student Ministries, a magazine for faith-based youth workers, from Student Ministry Partners of Nashville, Tennessee. read more


Nazarenes in the News
Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of online news articles featuring Nazarene churches or church members. In the news this week: American success story builds dreams in Guyana; Buying food at a heavenly price. read more


Global Ministry Center News

In Memoriam: 02.05.2010
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 February 1-5, 2010. read more


Nazarene MediaLibrary surpasses 10,000 users
Since the Nazarene MediaLibrary's launch, this online library of free digital media resources has grown almost daily. Recently the service surpassed 10,000 users, many of whom are now contributing to the site. read more


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


Collegiate News

Eastern Nazarene College holds winter commencement exercises
Eastern Nazarene College held its winter commencement exercises January 31 as nearly 50 students received associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. read more


Israeli-Palestinian educator to speak on reconciliation at MVNU
Salim Munayer, former academic dean and current faculty member of Bethlehem Bible College, will deliver a lecture on understanding titled "Reconciliation Between Israelis and Palestinians" in Mount Vernon Nazarene University's R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium on Monday, February 15, at 10:20 A.M. read more


NNU sets transfer student record, reports strong retention in spring enrollment
Northwest Nazarene University released enrollment figures recently indicating strong numbers for the spring. President David Alexander reported a record number of transfer students, an increase in graduate program students, and a 97.22 percent retention rate for fall-to-spring enrollment. read more


PLNU announces creation of regional business and economic institute, sets Economic Outlook Forum
San Diego has a new source for economic solutions: the Fermanian Business & Economic Institute at Point Loma Nazarene University. The FBEI has partnered with the San Diego Economic Development Corporation for a 2010 Economic Outlook Forum scheduled for March 4, at the San Diego Marriott. read more


ACBSP awards SNU accreditation of its School of Business
The Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Board of Commissioners recently awarded Southern Nazarene University initial accreditation of its School of Business. read more


NCN Sports

NCN Sports Week
A recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics during the 2009 fall and winter seasons. Latest basketball scores, records, and ratings included. Some baseball seasons are now underway. read more



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