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Malawi churches gather for celebration despite drought

Each year, churches across Malawi gather for Easter celebrations, and this year was no exception despite the region's unprecedented drought throughout the 2015-2016 growing season. The Malawi South District based its Easter Conference, held 25 to 27 March at Bangwe Church of the Nazarene, on John
20 Apr 2016
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Leadership school trains new district superintendents

When a pastor is elected district superintendent, they may have little understanding of what their new assignment involves. The Asia-Pacific Region is working to address this need through new D.S. orientations. This month, 15 district superintendents from seven Asia-Pacific countries participated in
20 Apr 2016
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Trevecca student's love of the arts runs in the family

Ingrid Rekedal performs a liturgical dance. For those in the film industry, Rick Rekedal is well known for his work with Dreamworks Animation. He has helped to launch and build franchises like Prince of Egypt , Kung Fu Panda, and How to Train Your Dragon, but to Trevecca sophomore Ingrid Rekedal, he
19 Apr 2016
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NNU announces new Master of Science nursing program

The Northwest Nazarene University Department of Nursing announced a new Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN FNP) program is accepting candidates for a first cohort beginning in August. The new program will be offered in a low-residency format — online with four one-week
19 Apr 2016
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Ecuador struck by strongest earthquake in decades

Church of the Nazarene South America Region photos A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southeast Ecuador April 16, causing widespread devastation and leaving entire towns in ruins. It was the most powerful quake the country has experienced in decades. As of Monday morning, thousands are homeless and
18 Apr 2016
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Asia-Pacific Region experiences multiple earthquakes

Multiple earthquakes and subsequent aftershocks rocked the western side of the Asia-Pacific Ring of Fire last week. Japan (two quakes), Myanmar (6.9), and Vanuatu (6.4), were the most heavily affected. "Here at the Nazarene World Mission Communications center in Manila, Philippines, we are closely
15 Apr 2016
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In Memoriam: April 15, 2016

The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received April 11-15, 2015. Larry Brinkley , 72, of Pittsburg, Kansas, passed away April 6. He was a retired minister, serving in Missouri and Oklahoma. He was preceded in
15 Apr 2016
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Africa Region announces new education coordinator

Gabriel and Mary Benjiman Africa Regional Director Filimao Chambo announced the appointment of Gabriel J. Benjiman as coordinator for Education and Clergy Development effective June 1. He replaces Greg Crofford, who accepted a teaching position at Africa Nazarene University in Nairobi, Kenya.
14 Apr 2016
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Global praise reports and prayer requests

Recent praise reports and prayer requests from NCN News, Nazarene Missions International, and JESUS Film Harvest Partners include: PRAISES JESUS Film - South Asia “I went to jail for beating a JESUS Film team member,” said Himanshu in South Asia. “I was a drunkard and bad person. For no reason, I
14 Apr 2016
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Africa Nazarene University students reach top 10 in Hult Prize competition

A team of four students from Africa Nazarene University traveled to Dubai last month to compete in the Bill Clinton Hult Prize regional finals . The team, called Taka Smart ("smart waste"), was chosen after winning the intracampus quarterfinals competition, hosted on the university's main campus
14 Apr 2016
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