The 27th General Assembly and Conventions has much to offer both the delegate and visitor - from the Exhibit Hall to worship services, from One Heart Many Hands to church and convention business, and from university alumni reunions to workshops. A detailed schedule of workshops is now available on the General Assembly web site, www.gacorlando.org. read more

Plans are being finalized for the upcoming 2009 Global Nazarene Youth International Convention. If you are an NYI delegate, it is time to start finalizing plans. read more

The Centennial celebrations of the Church of the Nazarene took off with great pomp and pride in the islands forming the Windward Islands District in the eastern Caribbean. The district is made up of eight churches on the islands of Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and St. Lucia. (Slideshow) read more

The Lenasia Church of the Nazarene on the South Africa Gauteng District joined with Nazarene churches around the world to celebrate the Centennial in fine style. The church was packed to capacity with 250 former and present members. read more

Four members from the International Board of Education traveled to Havana, Cuba, for a missional review of Seminario Nazareno Cubano. read more

A ringing cowbell marks the beginning of the Friday midday meal at European Nazarene College, and though students, faculty, and staff eat together Monday through Friday in the dining hall, Fridays are unique. For more than 30 years, EuNC students have chosen to finish the week with a simpler meal, known as Rice and Prayer. read more

The Mexico and Central America (MAC) Region has announced the addition of the MAC Franja North Field. read more

This week's praise reports and prayer requests from Nazarene Missions International include: read more

Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of news articles primarily featuring USA/Canada Region churches or church members. Churches or institutions represented in the news this week include: Cordova (Tennessee) Calvary, Fort Scott (Kansas) First, Mt. Sterling (Ohio) First, Salem (Oregon) First, and the Mission Possible Compassionate Ministry Centre in Vancouver, B.C. read more

Siloam Mission's MOST (Mission: Off the Street Team) rushed to St. Adolphe, Manitoba, on April 15 to help weary residents sandbag their homes after receiving a call for help from the area's fire department that morning. Siloam Mission is a ministry agency of the Canada West District. read more

The Association of Nazarene Sociologists and Researchers held its 28th annual meeting this March. In addition to several scholarly presentations, the group honored one retired sociologist and recognized the achievements of some undergraduate scholars. read more

On March 25, Prime Time Council members met at the new Global Ministry Center facility. Ken Crow and Chuck Crow presented two items for discussion: "Demographics for Prime Time Adults: Who Are They and How Do We Involve Them?" and "Prime Time Ministries: How to Minister to Them and Where Do We Go from Here?" (Slideshow, Document Download) read more

Pastors, church leaders, and laity are invited to submit questions about the denomination's history to an online forum. The questions will be collected, categorized, and shared with a group of Nazarene historians who will answer them in an upcoming video project to be released in time for General Assembly. read more

On April 5, Palm Sunday, Eastern Nazarene College's A Cappella Choir performed at prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York under the direction of Timothy Shetler. read more

As part of an initiative of excellence in education, President David Alexander of Northwest Nazarene University has established the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, effective July 1, which will consist of the nursing and kinesiology departments. read more

Nazarene Theological Seminary is pleased to once again offer a full scholarship to students enrolled in its summer modular course "Theology of Work." The course will be offered May 11-18 and will be taught by Fletcher Tink, NTS adjunct faculty and executive director of the Bresee Institute for Metro-Ministries. read more

The Office of the President at Trevecca Nazarene University announces the appointment of Michael Johnson to the role of public liaison for the Office of the President, effective July 1. read more

Point Loma Nazarene University announces the hiring of Ethan Hamilton as athletic director, effective on June 15. Hamilton is currently the men's head basketball coach and associate athletic director at PLNU. He succeeds Carroll Land, who has served the university in the roles of professor in kinesiology, head baseball coach from 1961-1999, and athletic director since 1968. read more

Nick Adenhart, the young pitcher who made the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim's opening day roster, was killed in an auto accident last week, shocking the professional baseball world. Former Trevecca Nazarene University baseball All-American Bradley Coon was a former roommate of Adenhart in AAA and remained a close friend. read more

Trevecca Nazarene University softball player Chelsea Bailey continued her assault on the NAIA record books this week, grabbing the NAIA record for longest hitting streak - 30 games. read more

A weekly recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics (April 10-15). Spring baseball and softball results included, as well as latest rankings. read more