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Life of longtime India leader remembered

The year 1919 was a momentous year in the history of the Church of the Nazarene in India. The first Nazarene church was organized, in Buldana, Maharashtra, and Suwartik Tukaram Gaikwad was born to a Methodist family. S. T. Gaikwad would become one of the towering Indian leaders in the Church of the
17 Jun 2016
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Nazarenes in the News: June 17, 2016

Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of online news articles featuring Nazarene churches or church members. Teree Settembrino’s passions now include doting on her husband, cooking for all of her friends, serving at her church and leading Celebrate Recovery. Arizona Nazarene a living testimony to
17 Jun 2016
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Laytham Lecture scholar to speak at TEACH 2016

Holly Catterton Allen, professor of family studies and Christian ministries at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee, will present the Laytham Lectures in Early Childhood Ministry at the upcoming TEACH 2016 conference. Allen is an international expert in children's spirituality and
17 Jun 2016
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In Memoriam: June 17, 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 13-17, 2016. Viola Barton , 97, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away June 9. She was the widow of retired minister, evangelist, and educator Edward Barton, who
17 Jun 2016
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Trevecca grads prepare for mission field

After applying nearly 20 years ago, Danny and Melanie Eaton are fulfilling their calling to serve as missionaries. Both Trevecca graduates, the Eatons applied to be Church of the Nazarene missionaries in 1998. Danny (Class of 1986) had just completed a missions-oriented MBA program at Eastern
15 Jun 2016
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MVNU's 'I Will' campaign exceeds goal with $16.8M

Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s two-year initiative, “I Will: The Campaign for MVNU,” had a goal to raise $11 million. Through alumni and friends, the goal has been surpassed with contributions totaling more than $16.8 million. The campaign began June 1, 2014, and ended May 31, 2016.
15 Jun 2016
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Zimbabwe pastor begins farming initiative to help hospitals

In Zimbabwe's Gweru Province, times are tough. Southern Africa experienced a severe drought this past summer, and the Gweru Province is no different. Food instability caused by the drought has affected the provincial hospital's ability to feed its patients. Pastor Noah Sibanda from Gweru on the
15 Jun 2016
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MNU appoints new chaplain

MidAmerica Nazarene University President David Spittal announced the appointment of Brady Braatz as university chaplain. Braatz is a 2001 graduate of MNU with a bachelor’s degree in business communications. He holds a master’s degree from Nazarene Theological Seminary and is currently completing
14 Jun 2016
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NNU announces dean for School of Theology and Christian Ministries

Northwest Nazarene University announced Brent Peterson as dean of the School of Theology and Christian Ministries (STCM). "Dr. Peterson's extensive experience in church leadership as an effective pastor and preacher, his significant contributions as a Wesleyan-Holiness theologian/scholar, and his
14 Jun 2016
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Lay leaders: May 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 . Chuck Abbe, Bakersfield Church of
14 Jun 2016
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