Nazarene Communications Network - News
NCN Global News SummaryVolume 0945November 13, 2009
Mudslides kill at least 130 in El Salvador
Mudslides caused by heavy rains have buried communities in El Salvador. As of November 9, at least 130 people had died and dozens were missing. More than 13,000 people were staying in emergency shelters. read more

Servant leadership discussed and demonstrated at Asia-Pacific D.S. Conference
Seventy-nine leaders representing 18 nations gathered in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, November 3-5 for the second Asia-Pacific Regional District Superintendents Conference. (Slideshow) read more

Africa HIV/AIDS Ministries: Demonstrating the love of Jesus
On the first day of December the world commemorates World AIDS Day. It's a time to reflect on the effects the AIDS pandemic has around the world and sympathize with those who suffer. Through Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, the Church of the Nazarene is demonstrating the love of Christ in practical ways across Africa by promoting and assisting in the transformation of peoples' lives affected by HIV and AIDS. read more

Changes to NTS master of divinity degree curriculum offer more accessibility, flexibility
The faculty of Nazarene Theological Seminary recently called for a historic vote, the outcome of which will allow master of divinity degree students to complete their degree program more quickly, more economically, and with greater flexibility. read more

MVNU honors former trustee with naming of School of Business
Mount Vernon Nazarene University announced at a recent Board of Trustees meeting that the School of Business would be named the Jetter School of Business in honor of trustee emeritus and longtime friend of MVNU, the late George Jetter. read more


Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week

Regional News

Asia-Pacific
Australian ministry hosts "Touch 4 Samoa" football tournament and family fun day
On Saturday, November 7, Hardout Community Services, a not-for-profit organisation run by members of the Logan Community Church of the Nazarene in the state of Queensland, Australia, organised the "Touch 4 Samoa" football (Rugby League) tournament and family fun day to reach out to those affected by the recent Samoa tsunami. read more


USA/Canada
Nazarenes in the News
Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of online news articles featuring Nazarene churches or church members. In the news this week: Pasadena First Church to celebrate a paid-off mortgage; Oregon church part of "world's largest Christmas project"; Nazarene turns 103, has advice for younger generations. read more


Lillenas names John Jennings as new director of sales and marketing
Lillenas Publishing Company is pleased to announce John Jennings, formerly of Word Music, as the company's new director of sales and marketing. read more


Hispanic Mission Office hosts second District Superintendents and Coordinators Conference
The Hispanic Mission Office recently convened and celebrated its second District Superintendents and Coordinators Conference. (Photo added) read more


Global Ministry Center News

Winston Worrell confers with Nazarene counterparts
Winston Worrell, director of the World Methodist Evangelism Institute, met with Global Ministry Center personnel to dialog with researchers and to update Nazarenes concerning World Methodist Council concerns. read more


GMC Flags of the Nations: Nicaragua
Each week, the Church of the Nazarene's Global Ministry Center proudly flies a flag of one of the many nations in which the denomination is present in ministry. This week's flag: Nicaragua, Mexico and Central America Region. Click "read more" for information on the Church of the Nazarene in Nicaragua. read more


Global praise reports and prayer requests
This week's praise reports and prayer requests from Nazarene Missions International and JESUS Film Harvest Partners. read more


In Memoriam: 11.13.2009
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 November 9 - 13, 2009. read more


NCN Sports

Former MVNU Cougar Tim Belcher named Cleveland Indians pitching coach
Tim Belcher, a former standout pitcher at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, the number one draft pick in 1983, and a 14-year Major League Baseball veteran, has been named the new pitching coach of the Cleveland Indians. read more


NCN Sports Week
A recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics during the 2009 fall and winter seasons. Basketball seasons are underway for most schools. read more



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