Longtime general secretary B. Edgar Johnson passes away
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The Church of the Nazarene has lost a dear friend and beloved leader. B. Edgar Johnson, who served the Church of the Nazarene as general secretary from 1964 to 1990, passed away Friday morning. read more
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Tragedy in the midst of service
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A Work and Witness team from the Fergus Falls, Minnesota, Church of the Nazarene was putting the finishing touches on rebuilding a clinic in Haiti last Saturday morning when tragedy struck. Paul Dennis, a 52-year-old known for his love of helping others, was hurt in a construction accident and was not able to recover from his injuries. read more
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A safe haven in Syria
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Nearly 400 civilians have been killed because of violence in Syria and at least one expert predicts the turmoil will last several more months. For 140 Iraqi refugee children ages 4 to 19, their safe haven is called “Acts of God,” a program in a Nazarene school located in the Old City of Damascus, where fighting has recently intensified. read more
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MNU's new president inspires Pioneer spirit
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MidAmerica Nazarene University’s fifth president felt "home again" during his first full week on the job. read more
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Terminally ill Australian missionary honored with Good Samaritan Award
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Belinda "BJ" Allder, a 33-year-old Australian missionary to Thailand, was honored by the Church of the Nazarene in the presentation of a Good Samaritan Award on February 9. She passed away just six days later. read more
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Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week
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Regional News |
Africa
GMC Flags of the Nations: Niger
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: Niger, Africa Region. read more
Asia-Pacific
Former Australian district superintendent passes away
Max W. Stone, the first Australian-born superintendent of the Australia Southern District, passed away recently. read more
Tonga's Mango Tree Centre receives long-awaited wheelchair van
Thanks to the power of prayer, the Mango Tree Centre in the Pacific island nation of Tonga finally received the van it needed to transport disabled patients. read more
USA/Canada
Northeast Oklahoma DS elected to General Board
H. David McKellips will replace David Busic on the Church of the Nazarene’s General Board following Busic’s election as president of Nazarene Theological Seminary. read more
Warrick to launch Peak 2012
General Superintendent J. K. Warrick will be one of the featured speakers at the Peak 2012 summit in Oskaloosa, Iowa, from March 18 to 21. 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: Bethany First Church helps catch a thief ... Karaoke nights on Skid Row ... Veteran credits prayer with escaping close calls in Vietnam ... Vancouver First Church to celebrate milestone ... NNU’s Christie setting records in first indoor track season ... Kansas Nazarene excelling with University of North Florida's women's basketball program. read more
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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 February 13-17, 2012. 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
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Collegiate News |
PLNU School of Nursing awarded Song-Brown grant
A $105,000 Special Program State of California Song-Brown grant was awarded to Point Loma Nazarene University’s School of Nursing. read more
SNU honors student writes winning grant
Southern Nazarene University honors student Jamie Williams wrote a successful grant application to the Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Program. read more
Trevecca offers expanded summer course schedule for online students
Beginning in May, Trevecca Nazarene University will offer an expanded schedule of online summer classes. read more
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NCN Sports |
Olivet Women’s Basketball sets record for consecutive wins
With a win over St. Xavier on Tuesday, the 11th-ranked Olivet Nazarene University Tigers set a school record for consecutive wins with their 14th in a row. read more
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