In 2007, the church board and leadership of the Shawnee, Kansas, Church of the Nazarene followed God's calling that led to a one-year anniversary at the Nazarene Centennial. For a number of years, the Shawnee church had offered a Spanish-speaking Sunday School class, but God had directed them in an expansion of this effort - to launch a Hispanic congregation in 2007. read more

The congregation of the Beardstown, Illinois, Church of the Nazarene announced the 100th anniversary of the denomination to their community by participating in their local Fall Fun Festival and parade. Their entry won first place in the city parade's church floats category. (Slideshow) read more

Nina G. Gunter, jurisdictional general superintendent for the Mexico and Central America Region, recently made a tour of three nations, holding district assemblies in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama. In each setting, growth statistics, reports of celebrating the denominational Centennial, and praise gatherings were noted. (Slideshow) read more

As the year 2009 began, a plane arrived in Tonga, carrying a team of volunteers from a small Korean congregation in Auckland, New Zealand. They were there to assist the Nazarene Compassionate Ministry's Mango Tree Respite Centre in building a home for one of their constituents. In the end, they had helped to build up this family and their entire community. (Slideshow) read more

European Nazarene College's annual leadership conference took place from January 19-24. The theme was "Soul Care: Being Fully Alive as a Minister," which focused on "spiritual and emotional health for life and ministry." (Slideshow) read more

Snow pants, gloves, hats, jackets, scarves, boots, and laughing people filled multiple vans headed for the Alps. It was time for the annual Snow Day at European Nazarene College. "I think it's one of the best days of the year," said student Ben-Oni, "because we do something outside of the school and it's everybody - faculty and students." (Slideshow) read more

Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of news articles primarily featuring USA/Canada Region churches or church members. Churches represented in the news this week include: Salmon Creek (Washington) Liberty Bible, Rochester (Minnesota) Nazarene Well House, Lubbock (Texas) First Church, Fremont (Nebraska), and Fergus Falls (Minnesota). Also, a tribute to Dr. Kenneth Rice. read more

The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) has reallocated and auctioned off the 698 MHz to 806 MHz spectrum, generally referred to as the 700 MHz frequency band. The space will now become home to public safety and commercial users, which means wireless microphone users - such as churches - that are operating in that spectrum have to "vacate the premises" by February 17, 2009. read more

In just a few short months, thousands of Nazarenes will be basking in the Orlando sun as they gather for the 27th General Assembly and Conventions. However, a common question is: Where is everyone staying? read more

Mount Vernon Nazarene University was named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service efforts and service to disadvantaged youth by The Corporation for National and Community Service. Launched in 2006, the Community Service Honor Roll is the highest federal recognition a school can achieve for its commitment to service learning and civic engagement. read more

On February 4, the Nazarene Theological Seminary community had the opportunity to host B.J. Johnston's performance as John Wesley in The Man From Aldersgate, by Brad L. Smith. read more

For the third year in a row, Point Loma Nazarene University's study abroad program ranked among the top 15 master's degree-granting institutions in the nation for percentage of undergraduate participation in study abroad, according to the 2008 Open Doors report published by the Institute of International Education. read more

A weekly recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics (February 6-12). Latest conference basketball results and national rankings included. read more