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NCN Global News Summary Volume 1009 March 01, 2010
"A Transforming Mission"
Annual report of the Board of General Superintendents to the 87th General Board. read more

Highlights of the 87th Session of the General Board
The 87th Session of the General Board, Church of the Nazarene, was held February 19-22 in Overland Park, Kansas. read more

Nazarene generosity outlined in 2009 finance reports
Nazarenes continued to give generously to the Church of the Nazarene in 2009, and raised $67.9 million (all figures in USD) for the World Evangelism Fund and Ten Percent Mission Specials. Sustaining support of our ministries through the World Evangelism Fund remains the driving force in our mission to make Christlike disciples in the nations. read more

Porter addresses leadership groups in Asia-Pacific
The Asia-Pacific Region recently held a series of strategic meetings with Jerry D. Porter, jurisdictional general superintendent. "We participated in a number of inspiring conversations about the region and its work," said Porter. "The Asia-Pacific Region is composed of a great team, and [regional director] Verne Ward is giving exceptional leadership." read more

2010 Global Missionary Candidates
Global Mission recommended for appointment the following missionaries. read more


Additional NCNNews.com Stories This Week

Regional News

Asia-Pacific
Youth Bible Quizzing jumps forward in the Asia-Pacific Region
Over the last month, the Asia-Pacific Region has seen the first major Bible quiz tournament in Korea as well as the first district quiz at Otara in New Zealand, reports Dan Reinhart, global NYI Bible quiz trainer. (Slideshow) read more


MNBC partnering with other Nazarene institutions
Eighteen pastors, leaders, and Melanesia Nazarene Bible College faculty in Papua New Guinea are enrolled in master's degree studies through a Creative Academic Partnership program at MNBC. read more


Caribbean
Shelter from the Storms: How you can help
The rains poured down on Haiti last week, inundating an already suffering populace with yet another trial. (Slideshow) read more


A new perspective on Haiti
"To get a better understanding of the life now facing the Haitian people, our team was given a seemingly simple task: Look into the eyes of the brokenhearted, stand among the ruins of their lives, and just listen to their story." - read more


Nazarenes in the News: Haiti edition
Nazarenes in the News-Haiti Edition is a compilation of online news articles featuring Nazarene churches or church members helping Haiti. In the news this week: Six-year-old Indiana boy sells toys on eBay for Haiti; Memorial service Sunday in Indianapolis for missionary killed in Haiti; Former World Mission director takes church's offering story to the press; Virginia Nazarene organizes collection of tents, food, cash for Haiti; Canadian government matching funds for Haiti donations. read more


Eurasia
Team trains for AIDS ministry in Ukraine
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries continues to expand partnerships throughout the world in order to come alongside those who are already living with AIDS and to help prevent future HIV infections. read more


South America
District NYI camp in Chile
Every year the Chile Los Lagos District Nazarene Youth International is pleased to organize the district camp. This year the event was held at Camp Los Robles. Thirty-two youth from Temuco, Labranza, Lanco, and Padre Las Casas participated. (Slideshow) read more


USA/Canada
Nazarenes in the News: 02.26.2010
Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of online news articles featuring Nazarene churches or church members. In the news this week: James Dobson signs off; Pastor in L.A.'s skid row preaches the power of transformation; Texas pastor leads church-building mission in Mexico; Pennsylvania church holds unique and tasty fundraiser; North Carolina ministry helps feed hungry; Watching people grow spiritually best part of job for Illinois pastor. read more


New format for Mission Support magazine
For the past three years, Mission Support USA/Canada has published the MissionStrategy.org quarterly magazine, a resource that provided articles of interest in the areas of compassionate, socio-ethnic, and urban ministry. read more


Bresee Institute hosts business leaders
The Bresee Institute, newly located in the Nazarene Theological Seminary, recently hosted 50 leaders from the business community who had contributed their insights and participation over the past two years to the "Theology of Work" course taught at NTS. read more


Global Ministry Center News

2010 Missionary Retirees
The Global Mission Department is pleased to announce the following four retiring missionaries to the General Board. read more


Global conferences planned for 2012
The initial planning meeting for the 2012 Global Theology Conference and the Global Faith, Learning, and Living Conference was held on Thursday, February 18, in conjunction with the International Board of Education annual meeting. read more


Global praise reports and prayer requests: 02.26.2010
This week's praise reports and prayer requests from Nazarene Missions International, JESUS Film Harvest Partners, and NCN News. Nazarene World Week of Prayer is fast approaching. read more


NCN Sports

NCN Sports Week
A recap of Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics during the 2009 fall and winter seasons. Latest basketball scores, records, and ratings included. Spring sports are now underway for most schools. read more



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