Nazarene Communications Network - News
NCN Global News Summary Volume 1035 August 27, 2010
A statement on the emergent church
As a denomination of 2 million members in 156 world areas, there are conversations on a variety of topics taking place within the Church of the Nazarene. One discussion centers on "emergent" or "emerging" churches. read more

NCM Update: Deadly flooding covers Pakistan
According to estimates, 30 percent of Pakistan is under water. The Church of the Nazarene is among the groups struggling to get the necessary aid to those who need it. read more

Nazarene schools climb in U.S. News & World Report rankings
Once again, U.S. News & World Report has named several Nazarene institutions of higher education among "America's Best Colleges." read more

Graves joins Cape Verde District festivities
The Achada Santo Church of the Nazarene was filled to capacity each service as Nazarenes arrived from across the Cape Verde islands for district assembly. read more

P&B staff plots path for enhancing service to ministers
"Our focus was to explore ways in which we might continue to fulfill our mission of providing and educating ministers about uniquely designed benefit plans and related services, assisting constituents through significant life transitions, and conveying the importance of support of churches for the P&B Fund." - Pensions and Benefits USA Director Don Walter read more


Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week

Regional News

Caribbean
CARYCAC 2010: Youth respond to God's call
The campus of the Sydney Pagon Agricultural High School in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, was a hive of activity August 1-7 as 260 youth and leaders from nine Caribbean countries and the South Central USA Region participated in the Caribbean Youth Camp and Conference (CARYCAC). read more


Eurasia
Hungarian Nazarene Youth International weekend
Approximately 25 youth from the Hungarian District gathered recently to worship God and find out what it means to be "called" by Him. The Földes Church of the Nazarene hosted the event. read more


USA/Canada
Sister of New York pastor murdered
Wenton Fyne, pastor of the Brooklyn, New York, Beulah Church of the Nazarene, suffered a tragic loss recently when his younger sister, Barbara, was killed in her native Jamaica. read more


David Crowder*Band announced as featured artist at NYC 2011
Critically acclaimed worship group and Christian concert artist David Crowder*Band will worship next summer with NYC 2011 - A World Unbroken attendees as the special Saturday night concert artist. 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: Washington youth pastor gets surprise of a lifetime ... Burning bush ignites Oregon church ... Yukon Territory, Canada, church celebrates youth ministry anniversary ... Colorado church's food pantry helps prevent hunger ... Oregon church holds "Dutch Oven Cookoff" ... Former Yankee draftee and Memphis and Kansas basketball recruit headed to SNU. read more


Global Ministry Center News

In Memoriam: 08.27.2010
Notices were received August 23-27. read more


Mother of general superintendent turns 100
General Superintendent Eugénio R. Duarte and his family recently traveled to Cape Verde to celebrate his mother's 100th birthday. 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


GMC Flags of the Nations: Aruba
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: Aruba, Caribbean Region read more


Collegiate News

Three Nazarene schools recognized for embracing veterans as students
Three Nazarene institutes of higher education were recently listed as "military friendly." This list is compiled annually by G. I. Jobs, and honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities, and trade schools in the U.S. which are doing the most to embrace the nation's veterans as students. read more


Nazarene colleges, universities discuss NYC 2011
Nazarene Youth Conference was on the agenda as the Nazarene Enrollment Officers Network met August 11-12 at the Global Ministry Center in Lenexa, Kansas. read more


NCN Sports

MVNU drops hard-fought 2-1 exhibition decision at Ohio State
The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's soccer team put up a valiant effort as the Cougars tried to rally from a two-goal first-half deficit before falling 2-1 at The Ohio State University in an exhibition match played at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. read more



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