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Regional News |
Asia-Pacific
Seminary, Nazarene Compassionate Ministries partner to help Filipino children
Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary and Nazarene Compassionate Ministries joined a collaborative, national effort called 4/14 Window Pilipinas to address the needs of children. 4/14 Window Pilipinas hopes to inspire churches to prioritize children in their ministries and to serve holistically amongst this powerful age demographic, intentionally discipling them for a life of faith.
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Eurasia
Pastors in Portugal gather for Power of One leadership retreat
About 50 pastors and leaders from Portugal gathered in Luso for a leadership retreat to reflect on the "Power of One: Eurasia Region Missional Church Initiative," April 20-23.
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USA/Canada
U.S. tornado disaster: How to help
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries released the following information for individuals desiring to help with U.S. tornado disaster relief.
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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: Drowning victims remembered ... Nazarene to be keynote speaker at gathering on global hunger in Washington, D.C. ... Trevecca raises chickens to supply campus, neighbors ... Ohio food pantry wants to expand mission.
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Reunion celebration to honor pastor's 50th anniversary
In celebration of their pastor, Charles Johnson's 50th pastoral anniversary, the Fitkins Memorial Church of the Nazarene in Meridian, Mississippi, will have a Reunion Celebration full of praise and worship July 13-17.
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Global Ministry Center News |
In Memoriam
Global praises and prayer requests
This week's praise reports and prayer requests from Nazarene Missions International, JESUS Film Harvest Partners, and NCN News.
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GMC Flags of the Nations: Senegal
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: Senegal, Africa Region.
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Resources |
New book focuses on words of faith
Published by Beacon Hill Press,
Faith Words for Kids: A Dictionary for Parents, Teachers, and Children is designed to create a starting point for tough conversations on faith, for ordinary dialogues about God, and for defining faith words in context.
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Collegiate News |
MNU archives gets update thanks to trust fund
A haphazard collection of black plastic garbage bags and tattered shoe boxes has been replaced with well-labeled, acid-free storage boxes and sturdy shelving with room to grow at the Marge Smith Archives at MidAmerica Nazarene University. A grant award of $10,000 from the Johnson County Heritage Trust Fund and Board of County Commissioners made the makeover possible.
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SNU media strategies team welcomes new member
Southern Nazarene University announced Sarah Roberts as the school's director of media strategies this week.
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Trevecca invites educators to NICEL
The School of Education of Trevecca Nazarene University invites Council for Christian Colleges and Universities colleagues to the National Invitational Conference on Education and Learning June 24-25 in Nashville. Registration ends May 16.
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NCN Sports |
Crimson Storm accept invitation to NCAA D-II conference
Southern Nazarene University announced Wednesday it has accepted an invitation to join the Great American Conference, a newly formed league within NCAA Division II.
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Lange steps down, Lewis takes over as MNU women's basketball coach
MidAmerica Nazarene University Women's Basketball Head Coach Karen Lange has resigned and accepted a coaching position closer to her hometown in North Carolina, the university announced this week. Longtime assistant coach Jon Lewis has accepted the MNU head coach position and will start immediately.
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MVNU hires Belleman as next men's soccer coach
Mount Vernon Nazarene University hired Andrew Belleman to coach men's soccer. He is the eighth head coach to lead MVNU's soccer team.
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NCN Sports Week
How's your alma mater doing?
NCN Sports Week is a recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics during the 2010-2011 fall, winter, and spring seasons.
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