Nazarene Communications Network News

Distinguished minister, missionary, and founding educator Floyd J. Perkins passes away

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Dr. Floyd J. Perkins was passionate about God and His Kingdom, his family and friends, his church and its mission, his students and their ministries.

USA/Canada Nazarene colleges, universities, and seminary continue to focus on excellence in 2008

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Statistics for Nazarene schools in the fall 2008 semester reflect a total enrollment increase for the 18th consecutive year, indicating that students continue to choose Christian education in their pursuit of a life of distinction and significance—in business and numerous other academic disciplines.

Haitian Nazarenes help in school collapse aftermath

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Days after a three-story school collapsed in Petion-ville, Haiti, the atmosphere of the neighborhood is filled with a palpable sadness.

Hong Kong—Asia's world city—celebrates the Nazarene Centennial

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Under the threat of another typhoon, the Hong Kong District prepared for the 100th anniversary of the Church of the Nazarene.

New Zealand Nazarenes and Wesleyan Methodists sign Memorandum of Understanding

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

The 42nd District Assembly of the New Zealand District voted unanimously to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Wesleyan Methodist Church.

General Assembly registration and housing now available

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

The General Assembly Arrangements Office is pleased to announce Nazarenes may now register and reserve housing for GA 2009.

Nazarenes in the News

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of local online news articles primarily featuring USA/Canada Region churches or church members.

In Memoriam: 11.14.2008

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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 November 10-14, 2008.

The 2008 Mission Offering Project—another record set

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

In a year when higher energy prices and global economic concerns have caused many to worry about the church's ability to meet the statement of mission for the Church of the Nazarene "To Make Christlike Disciples in the Nations," God's people have shown a continued and faithful pattern in giving toward the Children's Mission Offering Project.

The Mozambique church celebrates 100 and 86 years

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

As Nazarenes in Mozambique have joined worldwide Nazarenes in the denominational Centennial Celebration, they also have been celebrating the 86th anniversary of the Church of the Nazarene's arrival in Mozambique.

JESUS Film Harvest Partners announces a ministry milestone

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

According to JESUS Film Harvest Partners, more than 50,000,000 evangelistic contacts have been reported from teams around the world over the last 11 years. These contacts are face-to-face encounters using multiple outreach resources with the JESUS Film being the primary tool.

Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary partner in church planting consultation

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Cristi Boseff doesn't like games. He especially dislikes serious games. So when the Romanian pastor and 40 others were split into teams to play a game during a weekend gathering for church planters from Eastern Europe, he wasn't excited. "I thought I was going to be bored to death," said Boseff, pastor of the Blessing Church in Bucharest, Romania. "But it was very unexpected. God works in unexpected ways." The game: plant a church in the fictional Eastern European country of Lower Slabobia.

Fourth National Women's Congress held in Argentina

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Approximately 200 women from six different countries gathered in Argentina recently for the fourth National Women's Congress. (Slideshow)

Northern Michigan sponsors marriage preparation training event

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Thirty-three pastors, associates, and lay persons met November 7-8 at Cadillac, Michigan, First Church of the Nazarene to be trained in the Nazarene Marriage Initiative Marriage Preparation plan.

NYI seeks participants for General Assembly service project

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Nazarene Youth International is calling all people—teens, college students, Generation Xers, Baby Boomers, and retired people of every imaginable background—to participate in the 2009 One Heart-Many Hands service project in Orlando, Florida. NYI offers their top seven reasons to get involved.

Stewardship Ministries establishes scholarship fund for future leaders

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Paying for a Christian education at Nazarene schools and universities in the U.S. and Canada just got a little easier. Current sophomores and juniors pursuing an undergraduate degree in religion or Christian education may apply for a scholarship from Stewardship Ministries to help pay their school bills for the 2009-2010 school year.

MVNU garners national media interest in 2008 election

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

During the last two presidential elections, students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University have increasingly been in the public eye as Ohio became a battleground for candidates and issues. The historic 2008 presidential election was certainly no exception.

NNU presents alumna with Outstanding Educator Award

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Northwest Nazarene University alumna Glenda Bernhardt was honored Tuesday, November 11, as NNU's 2008 recipient of the L.E. Wesche Outstanding Educator Award. This award is given each year to an alumnus who has provided distinguished service in the field of education.

Trevecca "Spirit of Nashville" print unveiled

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

The latest print in the Spirit of Nashville Collection, a print designed specifically for Trevecca Nazarene University by award-winning artist Joel Anderson, was unveiled Friday, November 7, during Trevecca's homecoming events. (Slideshow)

NCN Sports Week

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

A weekly recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics (November 7-13). Basketball seasons are underway for most schools.