Nazarene Communications Network - News
NCN Global News Summary Volume 1037 September 10, 2010
Message from the BGS to pastors: "Thank you"
The Church of the Nazarene's Board of General Superintendents recently released a short and personal video to all the pastors in the Church of the Nazarene. read more

Deadly gas explosion in California close to Nazarene church
A massive gas explosion and series of fires in San Bruno, California, on Thursday, September 9, has resulted in numerous homes being destroyed. Reports state at least four and as many as seven people have been killed. read more

Commission on Nazarene Future launches web site
With the goal of creating an open process, the Commission on the Nazarene Future is launching a web site to keep its work before the Church of the Nazarene. (Survey) read more

Toler dedicates 2,400-seat sanctuary in Nilopolis, Brazil
The Nilopolis, Brazil, Church of the Nazarene near Rio de Janeiro had so much to celebrate with the dedication of their newly constructed worship facility that one day would not hold it all. Three full days were devoted to the dedication, or inauguration as it is known in Brazil, September 5-7. Stan Toler, jurisdictional general superintendent for the South America Region, joined the festivities and preached the inaugural message on Sunday morning. read more

Workplace giving and Nazarene Compassionate Ministries
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries is announcing individuals may now be able to support the ministry of NCM by "giving at the office." read more


Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week

Regional News

Africa
Nazarene Women's Extravaganza 2010 held in South Africa
The FIFA Soccer World Cup competition was not the only major event in South Africa this year. In celebration of Women's Month, the Church of the Nazarene hosted Women's Extravaganza at the Good News Convention Centre in Gauteng. read more


Work & Witness teams work in central Africa
Three teams from the U.S. descended on Zambia recently to work on the Central Field Conference and Training Centre just south of Lusaka. read more


Eurasia
Reynolds Memorial Hospital team reorganizes for service
Vandana Kinkar is the smiling face of Reynolds Memorial Hospital, a Nazarene hospital located in Washim, India. In the 17 years she has worked there, Kinkar has seen many changes through the various roles she has had at the hospital. read more


Sunday School teacher training held in Dhaka
Sunday School teachers in Bangladesh now have a children's Sunday School curriculum written by Asians for Asians, designed for lower income cultures where churches can adapt crafts and games to their own cultural context. read more


NYI rally equips North India youth for ministry
On August 15, members of Nazarene Youth International North India District celebrated not only their independence, but also a youth leadership day. read more


USA/Canada
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: PazNaz's Compassion Creates Change Guatemala helps the hurting ... Michigan children spread random acts of kindness around their city ... Mississippi church provides affordable housing for its flock ... Angel Small Mall at Olathe (Kansas) College Church ... Michigan, Colorado churches launch child development centers ... Church marking a half century in Macedonia, Ohio. read more


Geneva Silvernail named V.P. of Asbury Theological Seminary's Florida Dunnam Campus
Asbury President Timothy C. Tennent recently announced the appointment of Geneva Silvernail as vice president for the Florida Dunnam Campus of Asbury Theological Seminary. Silvernail currently serves as the president of Melanesia Nazarene Bible College in Papua New Guinea. read more


Canadian Nazarene honored for 40 years on District Advisory Board
Robert Collier was recently honored for serving 40 years on the Canada Pacific District Advisory Board. read more


Global Ministry Center News

In Memoriam: 09.10.2010
Notices were received September 7-10, 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


GMC Flags of the Nations: Benin
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: Benin, Africa Region. Click "read more" for information on the Church of the Nazarene in Benin. read more


Collegiate News

MNU seeks accreditation for master's level nursing program
The Master of Science in Nursing program at MidAmerica Nazarene University is seeking accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the accrediting arm of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. CCNE invites the public to submit, in writing, comments concerning the program's qualifications for accreditation status. read more


NCN Sports

NCN Sports Week
A recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics during the 2010 fall season. read more



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