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Lay leaders: June 2016

Sunday School and Discipleship Ministry International's The Discipleship Place congratulates the following individuals approved by their pastor and local church board to receive a certificate of lay ministry. Upon approval, they will complete lay ministry courses . Spencer James Aldeman, Palisade
06 Jul 2016
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PLNU appoints new dean for School of Theology and Christian Ministry

Mark Maddix was appointed the new dean for the School of Theology and Christian Ministry at Point Loma Nazarene University. The position was vacated one year ago by Ron Benefiel, who took on a different assignment in the Center for Pastoral Leadership at PLNU. PLNU Provost Kerry Fulcher cites Maddix
05 Jul 2016
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Moving Ministers: June 2016

Compiled by the General Secretary's Office from district reports, Moving Ministers is a monthly listing of Nazarene ministers in new assignments on the USA/Canada Region. Roles included in the latest report are pastor and pastoral service. Entries were received from June 1 to June 30, 2016. To view
01 Jul 2016
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West Virginia districts respond to historic flooding

Dille Church of the Nazarene Last weekend’s historic flooding in West Virginia left at least 23 people dead and thousands homeless. Among those affected are Charles and Tina Larue, who pastor the Clendenin Church of the Nazarene. The church building and parsonage both sustained major flood damage,
01 Jul 2016
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BGS announces new general treasurer for denomination

The Board of General Superintendents (BGS) announced the election of Keith Cox as general treasurer. The Church of the Nazarene General Board elected Cox on June 30 and he has accepted the position. The general treasurer is the chief financial officer for the denomination, “having custody of all
01 Jul 2016
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NTS appoints new dean of faculty

Josh Sweeden was unanimously approved by the Board of Trustees to be the new dean of the faculty at Nazarene Theological Seminary. Sweeden comes to NTS from George Fox Evangelical Seminary/George Fox University, where he has been assistant professor of theology and also served with his wife, Nell,
01 Jul 2016
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Oklahoma pastor conquers dyslexia, illiteracy

In early June 2002, the 51st District Assembly of the Church of the Nazarene met in Tulsa. The district's 41 churches were assembled with their pastors and representatives for the closing session. Issues had been discussed; decisions had been made; pastors had been appointed to their new church
01 Jul 2016
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Nazarenes in the News

Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of online news articles featuring Nazarene churches or church members. WTOV9 photo West Virginia church celebrates 85 years of service projects Weirton, West Virginia ( WTOV9 , June 24) A church is on a mission to support 85 service projects to celebrate its
01 Jul 2016
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In Memoriam: July 1, 2016

The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received June 27 - July 1, 2016. Paul Crew , 79, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, passed away June 26. He was a retired minister, serving in Tennessee, Pennsylvania, West Virginia,
01 Jul 2016
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MVNU appoints dean for School of Graduate and Professional Studies

Kevin Hughes was appointed dean of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, as current dean Ron Bolender announced his intention to retire from MVNU effective August 31. Bolender is completing a 33-year career with MVNU that includes implementing several
01 Jul 2016
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