This June, the Church of the Nazarene will be holding its 27th General Assembly and Conventions in Orlando, Florida. As a part of this event, Children's Ministries International will be holding the NazKidz General Convention, a time for children to experience General Assembly with activities designed to disciple and minister to children. read more

The Women's Ministries General Council announces a pre-General Assembly gathering on June 24 in Orlando. The General Council extends an invitation to women worldwide to participate in this time of learning, praying, and fasting. read more

Since its beginning in 1956, 84 Lumber Company has been committed to being a positive influence wherever they happen to hang a shingle. When they learned about the pre-General Assembly One Heart-Many Hands service project, a natural partnership bloomed between those who have lots of building materials and like to help people and those who need lots of building materials and like to help people. read more

In a simple, matter-of-fact way, Pastor Acy Lodja reports on their Centennial Celebration in East Timor: "It was great! We had many people packed in our small building. And thank God we had power the whole afternoon. After the wonderful service we had a party!" (Slideshow) read more

Civil unrest continues on the Africa island country of Madagascar. Due to the fighting between opposition forces and government troops, missionaries were evacuated to Johannesburg. As the situation continues to degenerate, prayer is requested for Africa leaders. read more

Paul G. Cunningham, jurisdictional general superintendent for the Caribbean Region, and his wife, Connie, joined Nazarenes of the Cuba District for a time of enthusiastic worship, district business, and warm fellowship. The assembly began, Cunningham said, "with everyone knowing from the outset that the Lord himself was in control." read more

The Board of Directors of the Council of Churches in Cuba recently elected Alain Montano Hernández as the new secretary of its Bible Commission. Montano is a member of the Church of the Nazarene and is a professor of systematic theology, New Testament Greek, and Hebrew for the Nazarene Theological Seminary in Cuba. read more

At the college gate entrance, nearly 200 adults and children from the college and community lined the sides of the road smiling, waving, and welcoming newly elected principal of Melanesia Nazarene Bible College Geneva Silvernail. The group threw flowers and shook hands in their Melanesian way of welcoming special people. (Slideshow) read more

The Middle Ramu area of Papua New Guinea is a rugged and remote region accessible only by foot or plane. Many people must walk two or three days to reach the nearest health center. Sickness and death are constant companions. However, hope has come to this area in the form of Community Based Health Care. Over the past two and a half years, missionary Becky Morsch has been teaching trainers from over 40 communities the basics of how to keep their villages healthy, both physically and spiritually. (Slideshow) read more

From north and south, from major cities and small villages, more than 1,000 young people came together from February 14-16 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, for the first-ever Nazarene Youth International Conference for the Bangladesh District. read more

The Sierra Norte District in Quito, Ecuador, recently organized their first Korean Church of the Nazarene on February 15. This is also the first organized Korean church in the South America Region. read more

District Superintendent David Downs reports that Nazarenes across the East Ohio District joined the global church in celebrating their 100th anniversary in a variety of ways, including baptisms, compassionate ministries, worship services, festivities, honors, and much more. Here is a recap from pastors across East Ohio: (Slideshow) read more

Publio L. Fajardo passed away February 26 in The Bronx, New York. He most recently served as associate pastor for Latino Ministries at the Bronx Bethany Church of the Nazarene, but has always been an inspiration, willing to teach and offer prayer for anyone and everyone. read more

Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of news articles primarily featuring USA/Canada Region churches or church members. Churches or institutions represented in the news this week include: Coshocton (Ohio), Siloam Mission (Winnipeg, Manitoba), Chesterfield (Virginia) Southside, Hemet (California), New Bridge (Oregon), San Luis Obispo (California), Layton (Utah) Rosewood Lane, and Warrensburg (Missouri). Nazarene authors David and Lisa Frisbie also featured. read more

Phil Riley, former division director of Sunday School Ministries, district superintendent, and pastor, recently donated his complete personal files - including more than 16,000 photos - to Nazarene Archives located at the Global Ministry Center. read more

The Discipleship Place has released another free, downloadable lay minister course, Communicating the Gospel in a Pluralistic World. read more

The 2008 report of Nazarene Financial Services, presented to the General Board during its 86th Session, February 21-23, 2009. read more

The 2008 General Secretary/GMC Operations Officer Report, presented to the General Board during its 86th Session, February 21-23, 2009. read more

The 2008 Nazarene World Mission report, presented to the General Board during its 86th Session, February 21-23, 2009. Regional statistics included. read more

The 2008 Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International report, presented to the General Board during its 86th Session, February 21-23, 2009. read more

The 2008 USA/Canada Mission/Evangelism report, presented to the General Board during its 86th Session, February 21-23, 2009. read more

The Board of Trustees of Nazarene Bible College gathered for their annual meeting February 26-27. President Harold B. Graves, Jr. began the meeting with his third annual report entitled, "Plans to Give You Hope and a Future." read more

Sonja Smith, chair of the Graduate Education Department at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, transitioned into the role of dean of the School of Education and Professional Studies on March 1. read more

Mount Vernon Nazarene University students are holding the "Extended Melody Project" benefit concert on Saturday, March 14, at 7 P.M. in the former Ibiza 33. "The whole premise of the concert is to raise awareness for the growing number of street children across the world," said event organizer and sophomore Ryan Walker. "More specifically, we are trying to raise funds for an orphanage in Brazil to help them remain stable and on their feet." read more

"As I looked out over the city, I knew. Haiti just fit." Katie Zook, a senior music major at Northwest Nazarene University, gets a glisten in her eyes as she talks about Haiti. Although Haiti has been the scene of many political uprisings and coups d'états in recent decades, Zook is undaunted by fear that strikes some international travelers. (Slideshow) read more

A weekly recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics (February 27 - March 5). Latest conference basketball results and national rankings included, as well as some early Spring baseball scores. read more