Nazarene Communications Network - News
NCN Global News Summary Volume 1111 March 18, 2011
Needs arise as Japan surveys the aftereffects
Although Nazarene churches in Japan remain intact, damage is evident from the 8.9 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck March 11. read more

Japan: Board of General Superintendents urges Nazarenes to pray
The Board of General Superintendents joins with other Christian leaders around the world in again calling our constituencies to prayer. We urge Nazarenes to intercede for the Japanese people. read more

VNBC president leaves behind a legacy
Julie (Macainan) Detalo, president of Visayan Nazarene Bible College in Cebu, Philippines, passed away March 16. read more

Prayer requested for William M. Greathouse
The family of General Superintendent Emeritus William M. Greathouse requests your prayers for him. read more

General superintendents appeal to U.S. churches for full support of P&B Fund
The Board of General Superintendents is calling all U.S. churches to a renewed commitment to full payment of the Pensions and Benefits Fund. read more


Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week

Regional News

Asia-Pacific
Seminary joins international community in commitment against human trafficking
Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary reaffirmed the church's commitment March 15 to stand against exploitation and oppression at the Commitment Day Against Trafficking in Persons. read more


Mesoamerica
Point Loma students turn spring break into mission trip
Point Loma Nazarene University students completed a trip to Mexico where they built a new sanctuary and parsonage. read more


USA/Canada
New district superintendent appointed for Nebraska
An in-state pastor will be the new Nebraska District superintendent. read more


Lora Lee Parrott, 1923-2011
Lora Lee (Montgomery) Parrott, 87, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away March 15 read more


Moving Ministers: February 2011
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 online news articles featuring Nazarene churches or church members. In the news this week: MVNU exploring changes to campus layout ... Kansas City First Church to celebrate centennial ... North Carolina church holds fundraiser for baby's brain care ... ENC alum to appear on Discovery Channel feature. read more


Global Ministry Center News

In Memoriam: March 18, 2011
Notices were received March 14-18. 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


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


Resources

New program creates customized visitor's book
Nazarene Publishing House will launch its new program, Your Extended Staff Custom Visitor's Book, that allows pastors to build a personal book to hand to visitors at his or her church, letting the visitor know what the church believes, service information, what programs are available, and how to get involved. read more


Promotion to give away new mission education resource
Nazarene Missions International is giving away Living Mission to 10 people or churches who can show how they have spread the word about the new mission education resource for adults and youth. read more


Collegiate News

NNU board re-elects president to a second term
David Alexander will serve another four-year term as president of Northwest Nazarene University. read more


NNU receives $10,000 grant
Wells Fargo Foundation awarded Northwest Nazarene University a $10,000 grant for student scholarships. read more


Trevecca completes new Alumni Center
Trevecca Nazarene University moved into its new Alumni Center this month. read more


Trevecca's clinical counseling program to convert doctoral degree
Trevecca Nazarene University received approval to convert its doctoral major in clinical counseling from a doctor of education to a doctor of philosophy degree program. read more


Crocker named new dean of Olivet's School of Professional Studies
Olivet Nazarene University announces the appointment of Dennis J. Crocker as the new dean of the School of Professional Studies, effective July 1. read more


MNU choir performs at Carnegie Hall
MidAmerica Nazarene University's Heritage Choir performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City as part of the Masterworks Festival Chorus. read more


High school students, sponsors converge on Eastern Nazarene College
Hundreds of high school students from throughout the Eastern Seaboard will travel to Quincy, Massachusetts, this week, as Eastern Nazarene College has its annual Festival of Life celebration from March 17 to 19 on the college's campus. read more


NCN Sports

NCN Sports Week
How's your alma mater doing? NCN Sports Week is a recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics during the 2010-2011 fall, winter, and spring seasons. National basketball tournaments are underway. read more



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