Nazarene Communications Network - News
NCN Global News Summary Volume 1019 May 07, 2010
Deadly floods strike southeast U.S.
Record flooding overwhelmed Tennessee and surrounding states this week, the result of severe weather and heavy rains. Floods were responsible for at least 31 deaths and a significant loss of homes and property. Many Nazarenes were directly affected, as was Trevecca Nazarene University. (Slideshow) read more

Keith Wright appointed interim D.S. of Washington Pacific
Former Kansas City D.S. Keith M. Wright was recently appointed interim district superintendent of the Washington Pacific District. read more

Struggles of Bulgaria youth spark partnership with UK
During the recent British Isles North District Assembly, the district's youth launched a partnership with the Bulgaria District Nazarene Youth International. The relationship aims to financially support Bulgaria youth while building relationships among the young people from both nations. read more

Duarte sees new strides in Guatemala
New publications, new properties, and a new district set a tone of progress and accomplishment as Eugénio R. Duarte, jurisdictional general superintendent for the Mexico/Central America Region, recently traversed Guatemala for five district assemblies. read more

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: Olivet golfer in U.S. sports headlines after opponent's act of generosity on the course ... Vancouver pastor, compassionate ministry center featured on CNN ... "A pastor's mission to help Mexico" ... Maine youth group helps woman with unique need ... NYC fundraisers making news. read more


Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week

Regional News

Africa
God's salvation and Easter celebration in the Congo
The Church of the Nazarene in Congo Brazzaville organized two weeks of revival, seminars, baptisms, and crusade as a way of witnessing the love of the resurrected Jesus to the community. read more


Eurasia
Easter outreach: Jordan church presents dramas, gift boxes
A Nazarene church in Jordan was surprised when more than 500 children from their community arrived for the church's Easter Kids Festival. read more


Mexico/Central America
SENDAS holds video conference training
Bob Woodruff, coordinator of Educational Development for the Church of the Nazarene, directed a training course in video conference education for Seminario Nazareno de las Américas professors and six additional Beyond Borders campuses that offer the master's program. read more


South America
South America Region holds School of Communications and Literature
The South America Region is committed to forming Christlike disciples that multiply and develop ministry in the church at all levels. As a result, they have experienced many blessings through their School of Communications and Literature. (Slideshow) read more


USA/Canada
Moving Ministers: April 2010
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


Global Ministry Center News

In Memoriam: 05.07.2010
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 May 3-7, 2010. 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


Collegiate News

MNU names Oldham dean of School of Christian Ministry and Formation
MidAmerica Nazarene University announced the appointment of Bruce Oldham as dean of the new School of Christian Ministry and Formation. read more


MNU School of Nursing receives $50,000 grant for scholarships
The MNU School of Nursing is one of six institutions to be awarded a $50,000 grant for student scholarships from the Butterfield Memorial Foundation. read more


NNU's Department of Nursing celebrates 10 years of training nursing professionals
Northwest Nazarene University's baccalaureate and commencement are always special occasions, but for NNU's Department of Nursing, 2010 is extra notable. read more


Trevecca trustee to become circuit court judge in Florida
Trevecca Nazarene University trustee Don Myers of Maitland, Florida, was elected circuit judge for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida on April 30, without opposition. read more


NCN Sports

NCN Sports Week
A recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics during the 2009-10 fall, winter, and spring seasons. read more



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