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Brazil districts host joint women's ministry training

The Sao Paulo and the Southeast Sao Paulo districts in Brazil held a joint women's ministry training for 100 local leaders and coordinators, led by Regional Women's Ministry Coordinator Waner Nunes. Southeast Sao Paulo District Coordinator Marcilene Felix presented the district women's ministry
22 Sep 2016
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Running for refugees: Nazarenes partner to fund education for Syrian children

On a warm morning in April, more than 2,500 kilometers away from Beirut, Lebanon, a handful of Nazarenes from Germany, Bulgaria, Moldova, Russia, the USA, and Ukraine joined 15,000 participants at the ‘START’ line of a track in Kyiv, Ukraine. Despite their diversity, the Nazarenes shared one common
22 Sep 2016
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Politics and Jesus: Our Prophet, Priest, and King

This morning my sleepy little coffee shop is abuzz with chatter about a big political speech given last night. Eavesdropping on the conversations at tables around me becomes my “water-cooler” perspective on recent events. A circle of retired gentlemen solve the problems of the world one expresso at
22 Sep 2016
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Toler undergoes treatment for cancer

General Superintendent Emeritus Stan Toler was recently diagnosed with cancer and began treatment this week. The family posted the following statement on Toler's Facebook page : Stan and Linda Toler were supported by their family as Stan began a series of chemotherapy treatments for bile duct cancer
22 Sep 2016
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Nazarenes in East Africa train, equip refugees for ministry

As more than half a million refugees seek shelter throughout northeastern Africa, longtime Nazarene missionaries Gabor* and Tafui* Buhari are employing innovative ways to serve them: radio broadcast, training in handicrafts, and reuniting separated family members. One of the tools they have found
21 Sep 2016
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Vision 2020: CIS Field embraces challenge to double in 15 years

What would it look like to double the number of Nazarene churches in the CIS Field (Commonwealth of Independent States) in the next 15 years? So far, it’s looking like families moving into cities and countries where the denomination does not yet have a presence, and in some cases drawing on the
21 Sep 2016
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In Memoriam: September 16, 2016

The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received September 12-16, 2016. David Blum , 91, of Tillamook, Oregon, passed away September 9. He was a retired minister, serving in Alberta, Oregon, Saskatchewan, and
16 Sep 2016
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SNU president to retire in 2017

Loren Gresham announced he will retire July 31, 2017. At that time he will have led Southern Nazarene University as president for 28 years. For the 22 years preceding his presidency, Gresham served SNU in other administrative, teaching, and coaching roles. "Linda and I are grateful for the privilege
15 Sep 2016
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PALCON sessions equip, challenge Malawi leaders

Nearly 150 Malawi pastors and leaders from the Church of the Nazarene's five districts gathered for the Pastors and Leaders Conference (PALCON), themed " Prepare the Way of the Lord." Invited guests included Africa South-East Field Strategy Coordinator Paul Mtambo, Africa South Field Strategy
15 Sep 2016
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MNU receives $4.1M from donated land's sale

MidAmerica Nazarene University announced that a portion of the assets from the estate of Edgar (Class of 1972) and Maron (Lorimer) Moore sold at auction September 13. The sale of nearly 1,400 acres of farmland in Henry County, Missouri, in six separate tracts, brought the university $4.1 million.
15 Sep 2016
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