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NCN Global News Summary Volume 1101 January 07, 2011
New district superintendent appointed for Anaheim
Rollie L. Miller has been appointed to the office of district superintendent for the Anaheim District. read more

Eurasia initiatives lead to growth
Every field on the Eurasia Region reported growth for the past year, said Jesse C. Middendorf, jurisdictional general superintendent. read more

WEF PLUS Offering: Thank you for giving
WEF PLUS offerings continue to arrive daily at the Global Ministry Center from local churches around the world. Established as a special offering above regular giving for the World Evangelism Fund (WEF), the preliminary reports show total amounts are tracking well ahead of Thanksgiving offerings in recent years. The Board of General Superintendents is deeply grateful to Nazarene churches and individuals for their faithfulness in giving and for joining together in prayer for this much needed generous response. 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: Minister relied on faith to cope with wife's murder ... Super Student: Future educator commits life to Christ ... Ohio pastor lives homeless for 30 days ... British Columbia Nazarenes featured for unique Christmas Day party ... Indiana churches use technology to reach faithful ... After beating addictions, MNU QB joining big-time school in Boise ... General superintendent visits NFL Nazarenes ... Former NFL All-Pro and current West Virginia Nazarene named a "Top 50 Viking." read more

In Memoriam 2010: Remembering cornerstones of the church
In the course of life, the journeys we take are often enriched by the companions who join us. In 2010, some of those names and faces were taken from us. read more


Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week

Regional News

Africa
'God is in Burundi'
Burundi, a small African country torn by years of civil war, has begun to embrace the love of Jesus Christ over hatred and strife. read more


Building a holiness church in Sierra Leone
The 6th Annual District Assembly for Sierra Leone was a great celebration of what God is doing in the country. read more


Mexico/Central America
Commission Unto Mexico participants experience 'love in action'
Southern Nazarene University hosted the 22nd annual Commission Unto Mexico trip December 27 - January 3. Commission Unto Mexico began in 1989-90 when 140 SNU students, faculty members and community people made a trip to Mexico City. Since then the annual trips have been to Ciudad Valles, Monterrey, Tampico, Juarez, Guadalajara, Sabinas/Monclova and the city of Chihuahua. read more


South America
Region reflects on district superintendent's ministry as he turns 100
Esperidion Julca Cabanillas, a pastor, teacher of many generations, and Peru's first national district superintendent, turned 100 recently. read more


USA/Canada
Council to celebrate Nazarene women's roles in carrying out the gospel
The Nazarene Women Clergy Council will set aside time during the upcoming M11 Conference to reflect on how God has used women in the Church of the Nazarene to carry out the gospel. read more


The U.S. House of Representatives would look different if based on Nazarene membership
The formula the government uses for congressional apportionment is somewhat simple, but what would happen if the number of representatives in the House was based on the membership of the Church of Nazarene in each state? read more


Former district superintendent passes away at age 71
B. Edwin (Ed) McDonald, a former superintendent of the Northeast Oklahoma District, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ January 2, 2011. read more


Moving Ministers: December 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


Global Ministry Center News

In Memoriam: January 7, 2011
Notices were received Dec. 23 - Jan. 6. 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. Included this week: Belinda Allder, Howard Conrad, Addie Garman, Dudley Powers, and Moana Tautua. read more


GMC Flags of the Nations: Gabon
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: Gabon, Africa Region. read more


Collegiate News

Mount Vernon's Martin to serve second four-year presidential term
Dan Martin will serve another four-year term as president of Mount Vernon Nazarene University. The university's Board of Trustees re-elected Martin for a second term during its semi-annual meetings recently. read more


SNU alumnus develops popular Bible app
Bobby Gruenewald, a Southern Nazarene University alum, developed the popular YouVersion Bible mobile phone application for his church. read more


MNU the site of Kansas governor-elect inaugural prayer service
The inaugural prayer service for Kansas Governor-Elect Sam Brownback will be at MidAmerica Nazarene University. read more


NCN Sports

Former Tiger, All-American named ONU football coach
Brian Fish, former offensive coordinator for the Sterling College Warriors in Sterling, Kansas, began his official duties January 1 as Olivet Nazarene University's new football coach. read more


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



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