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NCN Global News SummaryVolume 0926July 03, 2009
Duarte, Graves, and Toler installed as general superintendents
Eugenio Duarte, David W. Graves, and Stanley A. Toler were officially installed as members of the Board of General Superintendents on July 2, 2009, as part of the denomination's 27th General Assembly in Orlando, Florida. (Program, pictures, video) read more

A Future of Hope
Jesse C. Middendorf delivered the State of the Church Quadrennial Address on Monday morning during the Church of the Nazarene's 27th General Assembly. read more

Dr. James H. Diehl, general superintendent emeritus
The Board of General Superintendents requests this Twenty-seventh General Assembly of the Church of the Nazarene to join us in a salute to: Dr. James H. Diehl read more

Dr. Paul G. Cunningham, general superintendent emeritus
The Board of General Superintendents requests this Twenty-seventh General Assembly of the Church of the Nazarene to join us in a salute to: Dr. Paul G. Cunningham read more

Dr. Nina G. Gunter, general superintendent emerita
The Board of General Superintendents requests this Twenty-seventh General Assembly of the Church of the Nazarene to join us in a salute to: Dr. Nina Griggs Gunter read more


Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week

General Assembly & Conventions

General Assembly Daily Summaries
The NCN News Daily Summaries found at General Assembly are also available online. Additional information on worship service DVDs and online videos included. read more


A Disciple's Pilgrimage
General Superintendent and speaker Jerry D. Porter opened his message with two questions: "Who is intentionally discipling you?" and "Whom are you intentionally discipling?" read more


The God of the immeasurably more
From the very beginning of the dramatic opening to the powerful rendition of the Nazarene standard, "Called Unto Holiness," the 22,185 in attendance and the 10,395 watching online Sunday morning knew they were privileged to be in a very special worship service. read more


Diehl, Gunter bring powerful weekend to a close
General Superintendents James H. Diehl and Nina G. Gunter delivered powerful messages Saturday night and Sunday afternoon, respectively, with stories of healing and challenge. read more


Legistlative Actions and G.S. Ballots
Highlights of legislative action taken at the 27th General Assembly. read more


Technology makes General Assembly a real-time connection point
General Assembly is always an exciting time for Nazarenes around the world and this year is certainly no different. In addition to the 22,000-plus individuals who made the voyage to Orlando, tens of thousands have watched services online or participated in online discussions. read more


NMI Global Mission Conference concludes with history-making election
For the first time in its history, Nazarene Missions International has a president from a country outside the United States. Jennifer Brown of Jamaica was elected on the seventh ballot on Friday, June 26. read more


New NMI president brings global perspective
Jennifer Brown of Burnt Savannah, Westmoreland, Jamaica, made history when she was elected global president of Nazarene Missions International. The election took place Friday, June 26, at the NMI General Convention. read more


NYI completes first-ever Global Convention with delegates weighing in from eight locations
The biggest cheers opened and closed Thursday, the initial day of Global Nazarene Youth International (NYI) Convention business sessions. Another was reserved for NYI's new global president. read more


NYI National Bible Quizzing results for USA/Canada
USA/Canada held its National Bible Quizzing Finals on Saturday as a double-elimination tournament with two divisions. read more


Kids show compassion
Kids may be small, but on Friday a group of children showed just how big their hearts are as the NazKidz joined together to help others here in Orlando and around the world. read more


Porter challenges Children's Ministries leadership
General Superintendent Jerry D. Porter challenged the participants at the Children's Ministries International luncheon to put "Kidz First - Where Discipleship Begins!" read more


Question: What special name for God did God share with Moses?
On Saturday, June 27, over 8,000 spectators gathered in the corporate worship area to watch 866 Red Level quizzers and 1,166 Blue Level quizzers compete in the NazKidz World Quiz. read more


"Connecting a New Generation" Global Task Force meets
The Decadal Emphasis regional coordinators met with U.S. representatives on Sunday, June 28. read more


Men's Ministries launches devotional book for men
Over 59,000 hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts dot the landscape along the major roadways and thoroughfares of North America. On weekday evenings, many of the occupants of these venues are individuals who are "on the road" for business-related reasons. Nearly eight out of every 10 trips are taken by men. read more


Rockledge resounds with "YES, LORD! We Will Ride!"
Excitement mounted moment by moment on Saturday, June 27, as Nazarene bikers streamed into Rockledge, Florida, Church of the Nazarene for the first-ever Nazarene Motorcycle Fellowship event. Participants included missionaries, pastors, lay persons, and a general superintendent who share the bonds of an enjoyment for riding and a passion for reaching the unsaved. read more


IHEC Conference concludes
The International Higher Education Conference continued Friday morning with several presentations from global representatives. read more


Parish Nursing commissioning service
On Thursday, July 2, a Parish Nursing commissioning service was held at the Orlando Convention Center. Leaders from the Church of the Nazarene and Free Methodist denominations conducted four days of training for Registered Nurses in basic and advanced sessions. read more


USA/Canada News

Nazarene hero making miraculous recovery
Earl Ayersman of Mulberry, Florida, saved a life, but found himself fighting for his own. read more



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