Nazarene Communications Network - News
NCN Global News Summary Volume 1229 July 20, 2012
New principal elected to Eastern Mediterranean Nazarene Bible College
Haidar Hallasa, pastor of the Kerak, Jordan, Church of the Nazarene, was elected principal of Eastern Mediterranean Nazarene Bible College by its Board of Governors. read more

Global Mission Team shares praises, prayer requests
Each month, the Global Mission Team meets to discuss matters related to the Church of the Nazarene's mission. The team shared some of this month's praises and prayer requests. read more

Church of the Nazarene responds to Colorado fires
The state of Colorado faced several wildfires this summer, including two of the worst in Colorado history. The Church of the Nazarene's Colorado District released information about area relief efforts and current needs. read more

Nazarene churches sponsor water project in Mexico
Two Nazarene churches separated by thousands of miles pooled their resources to install three water filtration systems in Mexico. read more

NNU to open Center for Chinese Studies
Northwest Nazarene University will open the Center for Chinese Studies to encourage an exchange of ideas between the state of Idaho and the country of China. read more


Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week

Regional News

Eurasia
Tanya's story: Russian teen finds God
Tanya loved talking to Jesus. She knew he could hear her prayers, and she believed that he saw her tears. read more


South America
GMC Flags of the Nations: Brazil
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: Brazil, South America Region. read more


Master's Plan 6th annual International Convention
The Sixth Annual Master's Plan International Convention will be held from September 27 to 30 at the Cali, Colombia, Church of the Nazarene. read more


USA/Canada
Texas church ministers to strip club dancers
The Euless, Texas, First Church of the Nazarene was inspired to move its ministry outside the church walls by a Nazarene Missions International Living Mission video. 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: Mississippi minister helps homeless children... Mount Vernon radio station powers through storm. read more


Global Ministry Center News

In Memoriam
Notices received July 16-20. 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 School of Nursing receives large grant
MidAmerica Nazarene University's School of Nursing and Health Science announced it was selected as a New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program grant recipient. read more


NNU designated as approved Center of Play Therapy Education
Northwest Nazarene University's Adventure Play Therapy Center earned designation as an approved Center of Play Therapy Education by the Association for Play Therapy. read more


Olivet announces new public safety director
Roger Dale Newsome is the new director of public safety for Olivet Nazarene University. As director, Newsome will manage the operations of the department and supervise 12 staff members. read more


NCN Sports

Trevecca hires new baseball coach
Trevecca Athletics Director Mark Elliott chose Ryan Schmalz to be the next Trojan baseball coach. read more


SNU moves forward with NCAA Division II membership
A summer sigh of relief has come on the Southern Nazarene University campus as the institution was accepted into Candidacy Year Two of the NCAA Division II membership process. read more


Trevecca approved for NCAA Year Two Candidacy
Trevecca Nazarene University was approved by the NCAA for Year Two Candidacy status in the association's three-year Division ll membership process. read more



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