Surprising 2009 enrollment growth in USA/Canada Nazarene schools
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The late John A. Knight, who faithfully served the Church of the Nazarene as pastor, teacher, writer, editor of the Herald of Holiness (now Holiness Today), president of two Nazarene universities, and finally as general superintendent, often stated, "Holiness, mission, and education are the hallmarks of who we are." He was passionate in his conviction that "education and evangelism walk hand in hand. Without evangelism, education can become rationalistic and sterile. Put them together and they are a powerful force for changing people and society." read more
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Kudjip Nazarene Hospital moves to new medical complex
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Pushing rolling hospital beds loaded with pharmaceuticals, medical instruments, and even patients, doctors and staff at Papua New Guinea's Kudjip Nazarene Hospital on November 4 began a carefully choreographed three-day relocation from their 40-year-old, crumbling hospital into a recently completed new medical complex. (Slideshow) read more
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Hispanic Mission Office hosts second District Superintendents and Coordinators Conference
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The Hispanic Mission Office recently convened and celebrated its second District Superintendents and Coordinators Conference. read more
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Moving Ministers: October 2009
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Compiled by the General Secretary's Office, Moving Ministers is a monthly listing of Nazarene ministers in new assignments on the USA/Canada Region. read more
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In Memoriam: 11.06.2009
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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 2 - 6, 2009. read more
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Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week
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Global News
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Nazarenes in the News
Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of online news articles featuring Nazarene churches or church members. In the news this week: (Africa Region) Missionary to Rwanda plays football/soccer against Rwanda's First Lady; (Eurasia) Breakfast Church; (USA/Canada) Iowa City African Church celebrates first anniversary; North Carolina church rebuilding after fire; Michigan marriage savers getting to work; Nazarene authors featured in Minnesota. read more
EMed Nazarene schools continue reaching children
The presence of Nazarene schools in the Eastern Mediterranean Field has become a source of hope in the midst of what is, for many, uncertainty. read more
First Arabic Nazarene television show to premier
After a year of planning, praying, and producing, the Nazarene Broadcasting and Communications Ministry in the Middle East is premiering the first-ever Nazarene television show on the largest Christian channel in the Middle East this month. read more
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USA/Canada News
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USA/Canada Region discontinues GROW, invites input for new magazine
Recently, the USA/Canada Region made the decision to discontinue GROW Magazine, with the last issue being Summer, 2009. read more
First official meeting of the Nazarene Educators Worldwide Council
The first official meeting of the Nazarene Educators Worldwide Council occurred October 23-26 at the King Conference Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The council is composed of two representatives from each of these areas: public schools, Christian schools, homeschools, preschools/child care, university/college education departments, and global and international schools. (Slideshow) read more
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Global Ministry Center News
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GMC Flags of the Nations: Haiti
Each week, the Church of the Nazarene's Global Ministry Center proudly flies a flag of one of the many nations in which the denomination is present in ministry. This week's flag: Haiti, Caribbean Region. read more
Global praise reports and prayer requests
This week's praise reports and prayer requests from Nazarene Missions International, JESUS Film Harvest Partners, and NCN News. read more
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Collegiate News
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Spaulding named provost at MVNU
Henry Spaulding, Mount Vernon Nazarene University vice president for Academic Affairs, was named university provost at a Board of Trustees meeting this week. His responsibilities in this new position begin immediately. read more
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NCN Sports
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NCN Sports Week
A recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics during the 2009 fall season. read more
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