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General superintendent to speak at Protestant Reformation celebration

The Wittenberg 2017 Congress, a unique global gathering of more than 750 Christian leaders, will be held 30 October - 1 November in conjunction with the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s 95 Theses. Hosted by the Global Church Network, the summit will feature presentations from more than 30
27 Oct 2017
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Location change helps Minnesota church reach a new generation

For 87 years, Faithbrook, formally Osseo Church of the Nazarene, was located in a quaint suburban town on the edge of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The church did well in the 60s and 70s, positioned on a neighborhood street so neighbors could walk to services. However, as the suburbs grew and culture
26 Oct 2017
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NTS installs new dean of faculty

Joshua Sweeden was installed as the 8th dean of the faculty at Nazarene Theological Seminary in a chapel service held October 24 at the NTS campus. Sweeden holds a Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Christian Ministries from Point Loma Nazarene University, a Master of Divinity from Nazarene Theological
26 Oct 2017
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Ghana women's ministry starts new church

When a group of women on the Ghana Midland District recently organized a women's ministry, they had no idea it would lead to a new church. The women's ministry began with five churches as a way to strengthen their homes and families. This initiative was led by Comfort Akomaning, wife of the district
26 Oct 2017
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Cambodia District hosts first NYI training retreat

The Church of the Nazarene in Cambodia was reorganized in 2012 after six years of crisis, making it the newest district in Southeast Asia. Nearly 70 percent of Cambodians are under the age of 30 years old, and many of them learn about Jesus through the more than 50 Nazarene churches in the Kampong
25 Oct 2017
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SEANBC experiences dramatic growth

Southeast Asia Nazarene Bible College set high goals. By 2020 they hoped to have 600 students in 20 centers. In 2015 there were 187 students in seven centers, so the Bible college rechristened the direction of the school towards extension education. This year the college has 605 students enrolled in
20 Oct 2017
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Asia-Pacific Region re-envisions theological education

A group of 10 Nazarene educators and leaders met in Singapore 2-5 October to discuss “re-envisioning theological education.” The group included mission directors, college presidents, regional and field education coordinators, district superintendents, pastors, instructors, and administrators.
20 Oct 2017
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In Memoriam: 20 October 2017

The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received 16-20 October 2017. Rosa (Danner) Burgard , 86, of Havana, Illinois, passed away 17 October. She was the widow of retired minister Lester Burgard, who served in
20 Oct 2017
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10,000 receive assistance after Bangladesh ravaged by flood

Nazmul*, 60, was one of 10,000 people who received assistance from Bangladesh Nazarene Mission (BNM), the compassionate ministries arm of the Church of the Nazarene in Bangladesh, following historic flooding in late August and early September that affected more than 40 million people. At least 1,500
18 Oct 2017
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Stories Volume 3 - 2017 now available

The Church of the Nazarene’s Stories series shares how lives are being transformed through ministry efforts around the globe. These stories are made possible thanks to the prayers, involvement, and support of Nazarenes worldwide through the World Evangelism Fund . The Stories resource, formerly
18 Oct 2017
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