Wells appointed D.S. for Kentucky
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D. Eugene Wells, pastor of the Science Hill, Kentucky, Church of the Nazarene, was appointed to the office of district superintendent for Kentucky on July 6. read more
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Retirees of church-related pension plans suffer loss
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The Basic Pension Plan of the Church of the Nazarene is financially stable and not in imminent danger of default, but whether it remains that way continues to be in the hands of districts and churches, according to Don Walter, director of Pensions and Benefits USA. read more
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NYC 2011 Bundles of Hope project announced
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Bundles of Hope, the Nazarene Youth Conference 2011 project, was announced this week. The NYC planning team has been meeting with the City of Louisville, Kentucky - site of NYC 2011 - to determine an appropriate area of focus for the upcoming conference. After hearing the options, Bundles of Hope was adopted as the official project and emphasis. read more
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Africa Nazarene University holds 13th graduation
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Africa Nazarene University held its 13th graduation on June 18 with the theme "Empowered to Transform the World." read more
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In Memoriam: 07.09.2010
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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 June 28 - July 9, 2010. read more
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Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week
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Regional News |
Africa
Alpha Village Namibia crusade
During the weekend of June 10-13 the leaders of the Northwest Zone of the Namibia District, Rizera Hipakua and Ujeuao Mukungo, traveled to Alpha Village to hold a crusade for up to 200 people who gathered each evening. read more
Rod L. Reed named deputy vice chancellor of Academic Affairs at ANU
Rod L. Reed was named the new deputy vice chancellor of Academic Affairs at Africa Nazarene University effective June 2010, replacing professor Mark Pitts, who accepted an assignment at Point Loma Nazarene University in the U.S. read more
Eurasia
Reaching goals: Nazarenes build bridges through football in Eurasia
Around the world and across the Eurasia Region, Nazarene churches are reaching out to their communities through screenings of 2010 World Cup games and through GOL 2010 football/soccer camps. read more
Children's camp in Netherlands attracts 170 participants
At Whitsun (Pentecost) this year, there was a great event in Holland as 75 leaders entertained 170 kids for four days. read more
Second leader training held on Eastern Mediterranean Field
It was mid-June in the mountains overlooking Beirut, Lebanon, when the district and emerging leaders met for three and half days to discuss leadership development. read more
South America
Disciples in Ministry at the starting line in South America
Disciples in Ministry will transform how discipleship is done in the South America Region. read more
USA/Canada
Seattle pastor Edgar F. Bibb remembered
Edgar F. Bibb, pastor of the Olympic Hills Church of the Nazarene in Seattle, Washington, for the past 43 years, passed away on July 4. read more
A year of miracles in New Mexico
District Superintendent J. Fred Huff reports it was a year of miracles on the New Mexico District. read more
Moving Ministers: June 2010
Moving Ministers is a monthly listing of Nazarene ministers in new assignments on the USA/Canada Region. 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: Former Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, Inc. president to lead Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters ... Boston church group strains to meet needs of hungry ... Massachusetts church damaged after deer crashes through front door ... California church sponsors fundraiser for six-year-old with rare disease ... Michigan church celebrates Independence Day in a big way ... Texas church gets grant from Target for child care program ... Winnipeg compassionate ministry center holding Monopoly tournament to raise support. read more
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Global Ministry Center News |
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 |
Ambrose receives significant gift
Winnifred Kirk recently gave a very generous gift to Ambrose University College. In recognition of this gift, the chorale classroom is now named the Clare-Kirk Choral Classroom, in honour of the Clare and Kirk families. read more
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NCN Sports |
ONU alumnus Hollis continues professional dominance in pole vault; wins 2010 USA Outdoor Championships
Former Olivet Nazarene University track and field national champion Mark Hollis competed in the 2010 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, June 24-27. Hollis won the pole vault with a height of 18'4 ½" on his first attempt. read more
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