Nazarene Communications Network - News
NCN Global News Summary Volume 1042 October 15, 2010
JESUS Film message shared with trapped Chilean miners
This week the world watched as 33 trapped miners in Chile were finally rescued after nearly 70 days trapped beneath the surface. read more

A link in the chain: Thanksgiving offering
"The WEF PLUS offering will help keep missionaries on their fields and will reap an abundant harvest of souls worldwide." read more

PNG food shortage affecting Bible college students, staff
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Asia-Pacific is requesting prayer for MNBC students, staff, and familes as they are currently experiencing significant food shortages. read more

GMC directors discuss Nazarene Future
Global Ministry Center directors discussed issues directly related to the various ministries and services the GMC provides to the global church. 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: Rise of Hispanic evangelicals influencing immigration debate ... Canadian compassionate ministry centre serves 750 at annual Thanksgiving dinner ... NazNet conference held in New England ... Lost golden retriever seeks, finds helping hand at top of Ohio church steps. read more


Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week

Regional News

Eurasia
Mission Corps missionary honored for community service in Romania
Church of the Nazarene Mission Corps missionary Dorothy Tarrant was recently honored by family, friends, city officials, and clients and staff of Veritas, the Nazarene Compassionate Ministries organization which she founded. (Slideshow) read more


Dutch youth go to Denmark for service; inspire Danish church
Youth from The Netherlands recently had an opportunity to minister to students in Denmark, where they were asked some difficult questions. (Slideshow) read more


Mexico/Central America
SENDAS master's students start new mission in Claraval
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" Matthew 28:19. This has been the theme and the mission of the students from the Nazarene Seminary of the Americas since it began in 1970. Through the years, each group of students has left the seminary grounds to plant churches and share the Good News of Jesus Christ, discipling and completing the mission that Jesus has given. (Slideshow) read more


El Salvador quizzers spend a day "Living the Word"
As an initiative of the El Salvador Central District Youth Bible Quizzing Committee, a day of Maximum Mission was held recently where each district quizzer, coach, and cheering section would "Live the Word." Participants dedicated their time, money, and service to work in the mission of the Cihutan II colony, located in Guazapa, El Salvador. (Slideshow) read more


USA/Canada
Nazarene Motorcycle Fellowship gathers to examine ministry
The leadership council of Nazarene Motorcycle Fellowship met in Columbus, Ohio, on October 8-9 for their semi-annual council meeting. read more


"What Is Congress Doing to Me and My Church?"
Interest in the work of lawmakers in Washington D.C. - particularly related to how it affects the Church and clergy - is at a high point these days. The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) will hold an online/telephone webinar on Wednesday, October 20, to talk about recent issues and their relation to the Church and clergy. read more


Global Ministry Center News

In Memoriam: 10.15.2010
Notices were received October 11-15. read more


Longtime senior editor Ev Leadingham passes
Everett (Ev) Earl Leadingham Jr., 62, passed away Friday afternoon, October 8, in Burlington, North Carolina, following a painful battle with cancer. After pastoring, Leadingham served as a senior editor of the adult curriculum group, including Standard and the Dialog series, for almost two decades at the Church of the Nazarene's International Headquarters and Nazarene Publishing House. read more


Continuing Lay Training announces 3 webinars
Continuing Lay Training is pleased to announce three new webinars on relevant and timely topics. 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

MidAmerica Nazarene University MBA now offers degree customization
MidAmerica Nazarene University is offering graduate students more options in the field of business and management through its MBA and accelerated one-year Master of Arts program. Both programs now allow students greater flexibility to customize their degrees according to the students' area of interest and needs. read more


The Measure Of My Strength — Awareness of women and children in Swaziland
Southern Nazarene University is pleased to announce that on October 16, a sculpture and interpretive exhibition opening at the Individual Artists of Oklahoma art gallery will raise public awareness of the difficulties faced by women and children in the African country of Swaziland. read more


Trevecca providing opportunities for pastors
This fall, Trevecca Nazarene University's Millard Reed School of Religion is offering two enrichment opportunities for pastors. read more


NCN Sports

NCN Sports Week
A recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics during the 2010 fall season. read more



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