General Superintendent Jesse C. Middendorf has written a letter to Nazarenes around the world in anticipation of the General Assembly and Conventions in Orlando, Florida, June 24 - July 3. read more

One Heart - Many Hands founder and President Gary Morsch met with Orange County, Florida, Mayor Richard T. Crotty and District 6 Commissioner Tiffany Moore Russell Monday, April 27, to announce final preparations concerning the large scale community service project scheduled for June 21-26. read more

In a combined district assembly and Centennial celebration, the churches of the Copperbelt District in Central Zambia came together for a celebration in Kitwe. read more

Ukraine joyously and creatively celebrated the 100 year anniversary of the Church of the Nazarene. The Centennial provided an occasion to reintroduce the church to the community in several cities. read more

The Caribbean Region welcomes Beth Luthye to her new role as Nazarene Compassionate Ministries coordinator for the Caribbean. read more

Dave Schnitter, a 2008 European Nazarene College graduate, authored a devotional book belonging to the series Feiert Jesus, and they're selling out fast. read more

This week's report from Nazarene Missions International includes a health-related request concerning former NWMS (now NMI) General Director Phyllis Perkins. read more

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 April 27 - May 1, 2009. read more

Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of news articles primarily featuring USA/Canada Region churches or church members. Churches or persons represented in the news this week include: Monroe (Michigan), Ellensburg (Washington) The River, Flint (Michigan) Central, and Spring Creek (Virginia). Also, read about a Native Alaskan and graduate of NNU who is the senior vice president of ASRC Energy Services in Anchorage. read more

Lillenas Publishing Company has announced that Dave Clark is joining the company as director of creative development, publishing, and A&R (artist and repertoire). In addition, Emily Higinbotham is joining Lillenas as associate director of creative development, publishing, and A&R. Both Clark and Higinbotham reside in Nashville and will maintain their Nashville offices. read more

The Northwest District met for three and a half days at the Spokane, Washington, Convention Center for Celebrating Generations. This is the second annual event of its kind on this 105 year old district. read more

Terry Richardson, director general for Chaplaincy/Restorative Justice of Correctional Service Canada, made a recent announcement of Chaplain Debbie Tanasiecuk's appointment to Regional Chaplain-Prairies, essentially making this Nazarene the head chaplain for Canada's Prairie Region. read more

Global Nazarene Publications is the new official name of the non-English literature ministry of the denomination. It was formerly known as World Mission Literature. read more

New this month in the Nazarene MediaLibrary are informational and promotional resources, as well as a video showing the lives changed by the JESUS Film around the world. Also, a new video shows how an HIV/AIDS orphan survives off the support given by local Nazarenes. read more

For their generations of dedicated service, Northwest Nazarene University is proud to bestow the Mangum family with the first Family Heritage Award at a ceremony in their honor on May 8. Established by the Alumni Board of Directors, the award honors alumni families who, throughout generations, have brought honor and distinction to the university and who have advanced the cause of Christ through their lives and service. read more

Mount Vernon Nazarene University meteorology students, along with Professor Joyce Miller, launched their first high-altitude weather balloon on April 24. This launch enabled students to process experimental data in ways similar to professional meteorologists. read more

For the first time in 20 years, there will be a new head coach roaming the sidelines for the Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's basketball team when the 2009-2010 season rolls around. The university announced April 29 the hiring of Matt Moore as the program's ninth head coach. read more

Trevecca Nazarene University has announced the hiring of Danny Leavy as the fourth men's soccer coach in the program's history. After serving as Trevecca men's soccer coach for five seasons, Jeff Carr has accepted an administrative position at Brevard Community College in Titusville, Florida. read more

A weekly recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics (April 24-30). Postseason play for Spring sports underway. read more