Nazarene Communications Network - News
NCN Global News Summary Volume 1140 October 07, 2011
Board of General Superintendents issues additional details on changes in SDMI
An update on the previously-announced changes in Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International by the Board of General Superintendents. read more

Nazarene recounts how God helped her survive in the wilderness
In an interview for the Canadian Christian television show, Context with Lorna Dueck, Nazarene Rita Chretien spoke publicly for the first time about her survival in the Nevada wilderness and her husband, Albert, who has never been found. read more

Church planters launch Church of the Nazarene in Belgium
Ashley and Meeike Slinger planted a Nazarene church in Belgium that began as a fledgling Bible study in their home and has now moved to a community center. read more

Pastor goes the distance in Belize
The circumference of the earth is 24,901 miles. A Nazarene pastor in Belize has traveled nearly twice that on his bicycle during his ministry. read more

Horn of Africa famine response: Plan and priorities
The famine in the Horn of Africa and Kenya, recently declared the worst in 60 years, overwhelms anyone who travels to the area. As thousands cram into overflowing refugee camps, such as Dadaab in Kenya, relief workers are reeling from the vastness of the human need.

Through ongoing meetings and camp visits, representatives from various non-governmental organizations, including Nazarene Compassionate Ministries and NCM–Africa, have been working on both short-term and long-term responses to the urgent needs, and are putting the final touches on these plans. read more



Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week

Regional News

Eurasia
Sunbergs develop family ministry in Budapest
Jay and Teanna Sunberg made the decision to move to Hungary in April, after serving 13 years in Bulgaria. read more


Mesoamerica
GMC Flags of the Nations: Cuba
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: Cuba, Mesoamerica Region. read more


USA/Canada
October designated Clergy Appreciation month
October has been designated as Clergy Appreciation month. Clergy Development encourages all congregations to come alongside their clergy. read more


Compassionate ministry center’s prison ministry similar to movie portrayal
CrossBRIDGE, a Nazarene compassionate ministry center in Nashville, Tennessee, had its work with prisoners referenced recently in a review for the new faith-based movie Courageous. 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: New ministry in Ohio deals with often-ignored issue of pornography addiction... California church honors first responders, 9/11 victims... Nazarene layman supervises effort to build Community House in Missouri... Ohio church's children's pantry offers variety to families in need... Pennsylvania church gets a home... Nazarene chaplain presented with community award in Michigan. read more


Global Ministry Center News

In Memoriam
The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who have recently gone home to be with the Lord. Notices were received October 3-7, 2011. 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


Resources

JESUS Film Project makes quantum leap with new technology
The JESUS Film Project will use a new digital distribution platform that will allow field staff and ministry partners easier access to project content. read more


Collegiate News

Well-known evangelist accepts position with Nazarene Bible College
Gary Haines has joined the recruiting staff of Nazarene Bible College with specific responsibility for nationwide recruiting within the Church of the Nazarene. read more


Smith family real estate largest gift in Olivet’s history
A multi-million dollar building located on five acres of land is the single largest gift Olivet Nazarene University has ever received from members of its local community. read more


Top Christian music artists bring tours to Olivet
Top Christian artists have given Olivet Nazarene University and its local community outstanding performances this year. And the music will continue. read more


ENC students experience poverty with Jubilee Village
Twenty-one Eastern Nazarene College students experienced poverty for 48 hours by participating in Jubilee Village September 30-October 2 at the Portsmouth Campground in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. read more


SNU receives grant from National Science Foundation for research project
Southern Nazarene University received a $159,552 grant from the National Science Foundation to fund the Emergent Hierarchies of Leaders in Multi-Robot Systems research project. read more


NCN Sports

NAIA names Nazarene universities as Champions of Character
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics recognized six Nazarene universities on Wednesday with its Champions of Character Five Star Award. read more



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