As one of his last official acts as D.S., Michael Shalley announced the organization of 13 new congregations and 1,291 new members into the Church of the Nazarene. read more

Namibia's 25th District Assembly met in Windhoek, Namibia, from August 15-17 for their annual business sessions. During the Sunday morning worship rally, Chrisjan Claassen was installed as the new district superintendent. read more

Traveling in Lesotho, Africa, is an enormous challenge. Some pastors walk great distances from one congregation to another. Therefore, a project to raise funds to provide transport for the pastors in Lesotho was initiated by the Tennessee District Women's Ministries Council. (Slideshow) read more

L.G. Chikova was recently installed as Botswana's first national district superintendent. Botswana Education Coordinator Cheri Kommel commented, "We rejoice greatly for what we see God doing in Rev. Chikova's life. We know that with his vision and leadership ability as well as his strong love for the Lord, the Botswana District will take steps forward in spiritual maturity and growth." read more

After months of prayer and planning, Melanesian Nazarenes began airing this month their first World Mission Broadcast program just for kids, Krais I Laikim Olgeta Pikinini. In English, this title translates to "Christ Loves All Kids." (Slideshow) read more

Ukraine's House of James orphan ministry is expanding as they recently opened their second location. "Our ministry is to set up family-type homes, up to 10 kids per home," said Sean Johnson, director of the House of James. "We give them a family setting: we have a mom and a dad here, they have siblings-it's a really close relationship." read more

The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who have recently gone home to be with the Lord. Notices were received from September 15-19, 2008. read more

Nazarene Youth International recently provided a place for youth ministers to congregate and learn more about Nazarene ministries, programs, and events. An annual event, the NYI District Leadership Conference was held September 8-10 in Orlando, Florida. (Slideshow) read more

Nazarene Disaster Response will be hosting special seminars on Disaster Preparedness Training March 5-7, 2009, at the Warren Woods, Michigan, Church of the Nazarene. read more

On Wednesday, September 24, at 11:00 A.M. (CDT), Continuing Lay Training is offering a conference call on family issues in today's society and how the church can effectively address these issues. read more

The MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU) community is mourning the death of Donald S. Metz, the founding academic dean, who passed away Wednesday, September 17, at his home in Olathe, Kansas. He was 92. read more

Across the world, 57 Nazarene institutions of higher learning will join nearly 21,000 local churches in celebrating the Centennial of the Church of the Nazarene. read more

In October, Nazarenes from all over the world will gather to celebrate the Centennial of the Church of the Nazarene. Nazarene Bible College in Colorado Springs will highlight this important milestone during the week of October 6. Their keynote speaker will be Paul M. Bassett, professor emeritus of the History of Christianity at Nazarene Theological Seminary. read more

The vice president for Academic Affairs is the chief academic officer and is responsible to the president for all undergraduate and graduate operations related to curriculum, recruitment of faculty, instructional programs, educational policy, development of innovative and effective pedagogical methodologies and skills, operational and strategic planning for the academic enterprise, and academic resources. read more

A weekly recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics. read more