The day before the Centennial Sunday, five gigantic tents to accommodate 500-600 people were pitched beside The Luzon, Philippines, District parsonage. On the left side of the district property hung numerous pictures of the year's church events and activities across the district. On the right side, men and women cut fresh vegetables, chopped meat, and mixed ingredients for dishes of pancit and adobo and other Filipino festive dishes. (Slideshow) read more

Chapel on October 8, 2008, at European Nazarene College marked the actual Nazarene Centennial at Pilot Point, Texas, 100 years ago. In recognition and celebration of the event and in conclusion of the EuNC Community Chapel series, faculty member Mary Schaar spoke, highlighting the beauty of diversity and community within the Church of the Nazarene. read more

On Monday afternoon, February 23, the General Board of the Church of the Nazarene unanimously approved the denomination entering four more countries. read more

Jerry D. Porter, jurisdictional general superintendent for the Africa Region, recently joined with African Nazarenes to train leaders and to celebrate the multiplication of growth among the churches there. One highlight of the trip was observing a man burning his witch doctor paraphernalia as a testimony to his new life in Christ. read more

Not much can stop NazCare volunteer Annette Hammill when it comes to helping families who lost everything in the recent Australia bushfires. She has delivered more than 120 Crisis Care Kits, School Pal Packs, first-aid kits, and bath towels to those in need. In addition, she has given out daily baked fresh bread to survivors, shared hugs over "a cuppa" (a cup of tea), provided a much-needed shoulder to cry on, and a compassionate, empathic ear for stories of despair. (Slideshow) read more

Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary President Floyd Cunningham recently announced the election of Ryu Doo-Dyun as vice president of Institutional Development by the school's Board of Trustees. (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: Boise (Idaho) Five Mile, Rochester (Minnesota), Ottawa (Illinois) First, Norton Shores (Michigan) Breakwater, and Carlisle (England). read more

Paper soccer balls, each representing a $10 donation, decorate the windows of Gallatin, Tennessee, First Church of the Nazarene. The children of the church are learning what it means to love Jesus and love others. Twenty children raised $3,110.62 and contributed the first funds toward purchasing evangelism soccer balls for global distribution to reach children and youth. (Slideshow) read more

The Church of the Nazarene celebrated the Global Ministry Center dedication on Sunday, February 22, in Lenexa, Kansas. Planned as a part of the 86th session of the denomination's General Board, the gathering included representatives from around the world who joined in praise and thanksgiving for the completion and purpose of the building. read more

On Sunday evening, February 22, James H. Diehl delivered the 2009 Board of General Superintendents' Report during the 86th Session of the General Board in Overland Park, Kansas. read more

The World Mission Department recommended for appointment 24 global missionaries. These individuals were recognized before the General Board on Monday, February 23, 2009. read more

The World Mission Department was pleased to announce five retiring missionaries to the General Board. read more

Statistics never tell the whole story, but for the Church of the Nazarene, 2008 is summarized by: read more

For the first time in the Church's history, the majority of General Assembly participants will likely be made up of representatives from outside the U.S. and Canada. However, the process required to travel to the U.S. can become expensive and complicated, often costing more than a year's salary for some to simply obtain the required travel documents. To make this burden less cumbersome, the International Delegate Expense Aid (IDEA) Fund was created to provide financial assistance for world area delegates who incur such great financial costs. read more

Nazarene Missions International, in cooperation with the Board of General Superintendents, is honored to again sponsor a "Million Hours of Prayer" in preparation for the Church of the Nazarene's General Assembly and Conventions. read more

Would you like to learn more about another country while attending General Assembly and Conventions? Through the "Be My Guest" program, guests and hosts will be matched for either a noon or evening meal. The host will have an opportunity to financially provide a meal, participate in fellowship, and learn more about another culture. read more

The General Assembly Arrangements staff are thrilled with the overwhelming response from YOU to help provide shawls for world area delegates and guests who may not be accustomed to cool temperatures maintained in the convention halls at the General Assembly and Conventions this June. However, more help is needed. read more

General Superintendent Nina G. Gunter recently received the first Nina Griggs Gunter Servant-Leader Award, Trevecca Nazarene University. The award was established to recognize a prominent Christian woman who uses positional authority to serve others. read more

Eastern Nazarene College will be hosting its annual Festival of Life event from March 19-21. Festival of Life is for senior high school students and provides them the opportunity to develop and share their God-given talents through competition in athletics, music, drama, the arts, and math and sciences. read more

Olivet Nazarene University has again received certification as a Best Christian Workplace by the Best Christian Workplace Institute. This marks the fifth consecutive year the BCWI has recognized Olivet. read more

It is with pleasure that Southern Nazarene University congratulates John Martin, associate vice president for University Advancement at Southern Nazarene University, upon earning The Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® designation. read more

A weekly recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics (February 20-26). Latest conference basketball results and national rankings included, as well as some early Spring baseball scores. read more