Nazarene Communications Network - News
NCN Global News Summary Volume 1119 May 13, 2011
Robinson resigns as president of MNU
Ed Robinson has resigned from his position as president of MidAmerica Nazarene University. read more

Chretien says Jesus was beside her while she was stranded for 7 weeks
Rita Chretien read her Bible, wrote in her journal, and prayed that God would protect her as she survived seven weeks in the Nevada wilderness. She said it felt like Jesus was next to her, and told her when her plight would end. read more

Mesoamerica Region combines NYI and Global Mission Mobilization into new mission effort
Carlos Saenz, the regional director of the Mesoamerica Region, said two vital ministries on the region, Nazarene Youth International and Global Mission (Missionary Mobilization), will now function as one collaborated effort. read more

Safety system protects churches against predators
Compared to the general population, 93 percent of U.S. citizens indicate that they have a religious preference, and the same percentage of child molesters - 93 percent - admit they have a religious preference, too, according to a report. read more

Myths about clergy burnout and managing stress
Holiness Today: Sort through the myths of how pastors can deal with stress. read more


Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week

Regional News

Asia-Pacific
Seminary, Nazarene Compassionate Ministries partner to help Filipino children
Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary and Nazarene Compassionate Ministries joined a collaborative, national effort called 4/14 Window Pilipinas to address the needs of children. 4/14 Window Pilipinas hopes to inspire churches to prioritize children in their ministries and to serve holistically amongst this powerful age demographic, intentionally discipling them for a life of faith. read more


Eurasia
Pastors in Portugal gather for Power of One leadership retreat
About 50 pastors and leaders from Portugal gathered in Luso for a leadership retreat to reflect on the "Power of One: Eurasia Region Missional Church Initiative," April 20-23. read more


USA/Canada
U.S. tornado disaster: How to help
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries released the following information for individuals desiring to help with U.S. tornado disaster relief. 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: Drowning victims remembered ... Nazarene to be keynote speaker at gathering on global hunger in Washington, D.C. ... Trevecca raises chickens to supply campus, neighbors ... Ohio food pantry wants to expand mission. read more


Reunion celebration to honor pastor's 50th anniversary
In celebration of their pastor, Charles Johnson's 50th pastoral anniversary, the Fitkins Memorial Church of the Nazarene in Meridian, Mississippi, will have a Reunion Celebration full of praise and worship July 13-17. read more


Global Ministry Center News

In Memoriam
Notices were received May 9-13. read more


Global praises 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: Senegal
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: Senegal, Africa Region. read more


Resources

New book focuses on words of faith
Published by Beacon Hill Press, Faith Words for Kids: A Dictionary for Parents, Teachers, and Children is designed to create a starting point for tough conversations on faith, for ordinary dialogues about God, and for defining faith words in context. read more


Collegiate News

MNU archives gets update thanks to trust fund
A haphazard collection of black plastic garbage bags and tattered shoe boxes has been replaced with well-labeled, acid-free storage boxes and sturdy shelving with room to grow at the Marge Smith Archives at MidAmerica Nazarene University. A grant award of $10,000 from the Johnson County Heritage Trust Fund and Board of County Commissioners made the makeover possible. read more


SNU media strategies team welcomes new member
Southern Nazarene University announced Sarah Roberts as the school's director of media strategies this week. read more


Trevecca invites educators to NICEL
The School of Education of Trevecca Nazarene University invites Council for Christian Colleges and Universities colleagues to the National Invitational Conference on Education and Learning June 24-25 in Nashville. Registration ends May 16. read more


NCN Sports

Crimson Storm accept invitation to NCAA D-II conference
Southern Nazarene University announced Wednesday it has accepted an invitation to join the Great American Conference, a newly formed league within NCAA Division II. read more


Lange steps down, Lewis takes over as MNU women's basketball coach
MidAmerica Nazarene University Women's Basketball Head Coach Karen Lange has resigned and accepted a coaching position closer to her hometown in North Carolina, the university announced this week. Longtime assistant coach Jon Lewis has accepted the MNU head coach position and will start immediately. read more


MVNU hires Belleman as next men's soccer coach
Mount Vernon Nazarene University hired Andrew Belleman to coach men's soccer. He is the eighth head coach to lead MVNU's soccer team. read more


NCN Sports Week
How's your alma mater doing? NCN Sports Week is a recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics during the 2010-2011 fall, winter, and spring seasons. read more



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