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Clarksville, Tennessee
 D. Eugene Wells, superintendent for the Church of the Nazarene's Kentucky District, passed away September 2. He was 63.
Wells was hospitalized in Clarksville, Tennessee, August 29 following a heart attack. In addition to severe blockage in two arteries, he had pneumonia. After several days of improvement, Wells was taken off a ventilator but went into cardiac arrest and never recovered.
He was appointed Kentucky district superintendent in 2010. Wells previously pastored the Science Hill, Kentucky, Church of the Nazarene; East Brainerd Church of the Nazarene in Chattanooga, Tennessee; Macon, Georgia, Trinity Church of the Nazarene; Alexandria, Louisiana, First Church of the Nazarene; and Glasgow, Kentucky, Trinity Church of the Nazarene. He also served as a registered evangelist in Illinois, Georgia, and Kentucky.
"I had the privilege to partner with Rev. Wells in the service to the church over the years and I always appreciated his commitment to the Lord, to the Church, and to the lost," said Gustavo Crocker, general superintendent in jurisdiction for Kentucky. "Whether as an evangelist, a pastor, or as a district superintendent, Gene exhibited the love of God in all of his endeavors. In fact, at the last assembly of the Kentucky District, Gene gave one of the most eloquent messages on the primacy of love. This is who Gene was: A loving servant who passionately proclaimed the love of Christ. We will miss him greatly."
Wells is survived by his wife, Nancy, and their three children: Greg, Justin, and Sarah.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 7, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Science Hill Church of the Nazarene. A funeral service will be held Monday, September 8, at 11:00 a.m. at the Science Hill church. Graveside services and burial will be held Tuesday, September 9, at 11:00 a.m. at Hamilton County Memorial Park, 8900 Dallas Hollow Rd., Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
To sign an online guest book, click here.
Prayer is requested for the Wells and Kentucky District families.
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Christ Church, Barbados
 Clyde Carlston Greenidge, the first national district superintendent for Barbados, passed away September 1. He was 82.
Greenidge served from 1971 to 1988 as superintendent of the Barbados District and led the area to become a Phase 3 district. He pastored many churches around the island and also founded the Church of the Nazarene Cooperative Credit Union Ltd.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Marina Marjorie; his four children, Timothy, Paul, Sylvan, and Karene (Christopher); and two grandchildren, Chinara and Kwame.
A service of thanksgiving for Greenidge will be held at 1:30 p.m. September 13 at the Collymore Rock Church of the Nazarene. Tributes will commence at 1 p.m. Relatives and friends may also pay their final respects at Bank Hall Church of the Nazarene, where a viewing will be held between 4 and 6 p.m. September 12.
Condolences may be posted at downesandwilson.com (enter "Greenidge" in the search bar).--NCN News submissions
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York, Pennsylvania
 The Stillmeadow Church of the Nazarene in York, Pennsylvania, USA, has sent many Work & Witness teams to the Jamaica East District over the years. This growing relationship led to the development of the EJAM program where teams would not only travel from York to Jamaica, but Jamaica to York.
The Jamaica East District sent its first Work & Witness team to assist the Stillmeadow church in its Mission Week, July 6 through 12. The six-member team served with approximately 55 youths and adults from the Stillmeadow church family.
The team worked with Habitat for Humanity to build a house for a woman and her disabled daughter. The mother currently carries her daughter up four flights of stairs to get in and out of her apartment. The team also prepared meals at the York Rescue Mission to feed the homeless and impoverished of the city.
Additionally, the team visited a home for people with cerebral palsy and helped prepare a fair. The team also cleaned lockers, desks, and chairs at a local high school. Additional activities included beautifying residences for the homebound and a city campus and the surrounding community. Each day commenced and ended with a devotional time where youth shared the Word, prayed, and fellowshipped.
The Jamaican Work & Witness team consider themselves privileged to be used by God and encourage their brothers and sisters to "Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord" (Romans 12:11), as they fulfill the mandate given, to "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" (Matthew 29:19).--Church of the Nazarene Mesoamerica Region
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Cape Verde, Africa Region
 Nazarene Missions International organized a missionary conference to celebrate the impact the Cape Verde church has made and continues to make in Portuguese-speaking communities around the world. District Superintendent David Araujo, Field Strategy Coordinator Daniel Gomis, Cape Verde native General Superintendent Eugénio R. Duarte, and Regional Director Fili Chambo served as speakers and shared on the conference theme, "Let's love as Christ loved us."
The celebration focused on the Cape Verde leaders who serve as pastors and missionaries in the U.S., Africa, Europe, and Brazil. The conference also challenged the church in Cape Verde to reach unreached people on the nation's islands and to partner with the region to send missionaries to other Portuguese-speaking nations in Africa.
Araujo emphasized the need to reach the unreached. He said the district should not lose its passion to reach the lost because there is a wonderful message to share with people in all nations.
Chambo emphasized the need for prayer for the persecuted church and the call to go where the church is not yet in Africa or around the world.
Gomis spoke about the role of the Church of the Nazarene in Cape Verde, in missions, and in Africa. He issued a call for the Cape Verde church to send and support missionaries, and a call to partner with the field and region to develop the church in new areas.
Duarte reminded attendees of the need for clarity of identity and message.
As a result of this conference, 24 people responded to a call to missionary assignment. The district is planning to follow up on these and also to organize a seminar to equip those who sense a call to missions.
On the last day of the event, Antero Fontes was ordained. He was a lay preacher in Dakar, Senegal, for many years and led the first church Gomis attended. The church is now led by Fontes' son. Fontes completed his studies through the extension center in Praia. Both his son and Gomis were able to attend the ordination service.
The assembly also provided a setting for the 32nd Seminário Nazareno de Cabo Verde graduation ceremony. Chambo delivered the event's sermon. This year's class included Paulo Patrick, Edson Dany, Eneida Duarte, and Davidson Oliveira. The graduates have all accepted their first pastorate.--Church of the Nazarene Africa Region
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Lenexa, Kansas
 As 2015 approaches, it's not too late to take advantage of an additional contribution for matching funds in the Nazarene 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan account.
Eligible ministers will receive an Annual Pension Supplement (APS) base contribution if their church paid 50 percent or more of its P&B Fund allocation. By paying 100 percent or more of the P&B Fund goal in the 2013-2014 assembly year, ministers will also be eligible for a bonus payment equal to 10 percent of the P&B Fund amount paid. A 50 percent match of personal Nazarene 403(b) account contributions (to a maximum of $250 annually) will be added to accounts of ministers whose churches met their education goals. Matching payments are processed in the first quarter of the calendar year following the year in which the contributions are made.
In addition to meeting the criteria listed above, receipt of this match requires ministers to make adequate contributions to their Nazarene 403(b) Retirement Savings accounts. This means even if a church's P&B and educational payments qualify, the minister or church must make contributions (by salary reduction or salary addition) to the minister's account in order for there to be funds to match. Contributions must be made in the calendar year for which the budget payments are made.
The Retirement Savings Contributions Credit (Saver's Tax Credit) can also lead to savings. Low- to moderate-income ministers contributing to the Nazarene 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan should consider filing Form 8880 to receive this credit for the 2014 tax year. (Note: this credit is currently under review and may not be extended in future years.)
For married ministers filing jointly, the credit can be worth 50 percent of the original contribution (a $2,000 credit for a $4,000 contribution) with a joint adjusted gross income (AGI) in 2014 of $36,000 or less. The credit is worth 20 percent for $36,001 to $39,000, and 10 percent for an AGI at $39,001 to $60,000. Married couples do not qualify for the credit if they earn more than $60,000. For individuals, a credit of up to $1,000 (50 percent of a $2,000 cap) is available. If both spouses make contributions, the total credit on their tax return could be $2,000.
The highest credit is available to those with a lower AGI. For more information, visit the Internal Revenue Service's website, irs.gov.
Whether or not ministers qualify for the Saver's Tax Credit, putting aside money for retirement in the Nazarene 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan account is a good idea. P&B reminds individuals that credit can't be taken if contributions aren't made to accounts in 2014.--Pensions and Benefits USA
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Manzini, Swaziland
Southern Africa Nazarene University Vice Chancellor Winnie Nhlengethwa presented His Majesty King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Swaziland with an SANU-branded portrait during the official opening of the Swaziland International Trade Fair 2014.
Mswati attended with his guest of honour, King Goodwill Zwelithini Zulu of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, and they both delivered speeches that encouraged the business community and nation to work harder to improve the Swaziland economy. After the speeches, Mswati toured individual stalls in the 17 different pavilions at Mavuso Trade and Exhibition Center. The CEOs of various companies presented their businesses to the King and outlined their objectives and goals. After touring the stalls, the CEOs were invited to meet the kings at the prime minister's stall in the main pavilion to present gifts to the kings.
Nhlengethwa explained to Mswati what SANU has achieved for the nation by bringing programmes needed for the economy. The king was impressed with Nhlengethwa's presentation, which included humorous portions the king laughed at while visiting the SANU stall. She presented the gift when exhibitors were invited to do so.
SANU's Board of Governors and Management, staff, and students, were present to show their support.--Southern Africa Nazarene University
Manila, Philippines
Internet access and mobile device utilization are growing at a record-breaking pace across the Asia-Pacific Region. Some studies indicate that the growth of mobile data use on the region is three times that of the rest of the world, creating new opportunities to bring contextualized content to students at Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary.
APNTS professors Darin Land and Mitch Modine addressed this new opportunity by establishing a video resource pilot project. These resources complement already-established on-campus courses, but this is just the beginning.
"We are currently strategizing as to how we can develop a packaged curriculum that would include DVDs, presentation materials, assignments, and quizzes all towards establishing a contextualized Course of Study program that would be relevant across the region," Land said.
The first video resources are for the Introduction to Biblical Studies course.
"Student responses have been good so far," Modine said. "For many of our students, English is not their primary language. This allows them to watch, pause, rewind, and truly understand the material."
The World Mission Communications Asia-Pacific team partnered with APNTS to produce the videos as part of the team's mission to create communications that connect. Technology continues to allow the gospel message and training to go beyond borders and barriers.
Stay tuned for announcements regarding further development in the online training from APNTS.--Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific Region
Sharre, Albania
A 10-person team travelled to Albania recently as part of paXan, an annual Work & Witness trip for individuals age 18 to 30 from Nazarene churches in Germany.
From 8 to 18 August, the paXan team served in a Roma community near the main trash dump for Tirana, Albania's capital city. The Roma are descendants of a people group known as Gypsies and live in close-knit communities all over Europe, but are frequently marginalized and treated as second-class citizens.
"As a team we were able to achieve our goal: to show the people in this Roma community on the trash dump that they're valued and loved," said Dennis Lieske, one of the team members. "As 'second-class citizens' they don't usually feel valued or loved. This is also something they find difficult to pass on, even to their children. The kids program we conducted on five mornings, therefore, was an important key to the hearts of these people."
The paXan team did more than play with the kids. In order to demonstrate to families that they are loved and valued, the team worked every afternoon and late into the evenings, digging a well for more accessible drinking water and constructing two latrine facilities in the settlement. In addition, a program including regular after-school assistance for children and vocational training for young adults is in the planning stages.
Vera, who serves as minister to the mission church in this community, was excited about the team's visit, emphasizing how she hoped for 15 years that a group would come to help, and praising God for His intervention and perfect timing. When the latrines were finished and presented to the Roma families on the last evening, their response made it clear they were impressed by the fact that these young people had worked so hard for them all week.
"With a lot of joy and fun at work as a team, by serving and loving our neighbours we were able to reach the hearts of the Roma families and we enjoyed wonderful fellowship together as a team," said Jennifer Mattler, paXan participant.
The trip was a blessing for the team members as well.
"In the end, we learned in particular that we may expectantly wait for God's help," Lieske said. "Not everything turned out the way we had hoped, but we could experience God at work in many ways. And His love and esteem for each individual are far greater than any pile of rubbish!"--Church of the Nazarene Eurasia Region
Guatemala, Mesoamerica Region
A Work & Witness team of 29 members from Greenwood, South Carolina, Community Church of the Nazarene visited Nuevo Visión Church of the Nazarene in north Guatemala in July to bless them through various activities. These included painting and repairing the sanctuary, a medical clinic, and activities with 60 children from the church's Pan Project, a program that provides academic reinforcement and lunch once a week. Activities included puppets, animated Bible classes, and workshops for teachers and the children's guardians.
The 60 children in the program and their families received medical care, medication, and vitamins for parasites and other specific needs.
The group also conducted a day of evangelism and medical clinics in San Miguel Morazan, Tiling, and Chimaltenango, where they fellowshipped with local school children.
Over the four days, doctors examined 275 patients.
Pastor Glen Link was thrilled with the work of the group and said that he expects this to be the first of many missionary trips from his church.
"I am excited that this group, on their first mission trip, thought of Guatemala," said René Rivas, national Nazarene Compassionate Ministries coordinator for Guatemala. "They did a good job, especially the evangelism to children, even with the language difficulty, because only three people in the group spoke Spanish. It was very helpful and a blessing because they were all very loving and committed to follow up the work in the church and the Pan Project."--Church of the Nazarene Mesoamerica Region
Global Ministry Center
Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of online news articles featuring Nazarene churches or church members.
Florida youth join area churches in walk for clean water
Daytona Beach, Florida
(Daytona Beach News-Journal, August 15) The beach filled with blue on the morning of August 15 as about 60 young people from six area churches wore blue T-shirts as they walked five miles to raise money for Active Water, a group that builds wells to provide clean water in remote African villages. The middle and high school students were capping off a week of activities at Team VBS, a joint Vacation Bible School event.
For the rest of the story about the Port Orange Church of the Nazarene, click here.
Pennsylvania church commits to month of prayer
Linfield, Pennsylvania
(NCN News submissions) Limerick Cornerstone Family Church of the Nazarene is participating in an ALL-OUT Prayer Effort during the month of September.
Beginning September 8, Cornerstone church members will make 20,000 calls introducing the church and its ministries. The calls will be placed to the about 40,000 people living within a 3-mile radius of the church.
"We expect to receive about 100 positive responses from people wanting to receive additional information and contact Cornerstone," said Paul Thornhill, Cornerstone pastor. "We are ready to do aggressive follow-up to those families."
For the rest of the story, click here.
Stories to share? Send them to submitnews@ncnnews.com.--Compiled by NCN News
Global Ministry Center
Compiled by the General Secretary's Office from district reports, Moving Ministers is a monthly listing of Nazarene ministers in new assignments on the USA/Canada Region.
Roles included in the latest report are pastor and pastoral service. Entries were received from August 1 to August 31, 2014.
To view the August report, click here.
Moving Ministers from 8/1/2014 to 8/31/2014
Rev. Angela Alvarado from Unassigned Indianapolis Camby IN to Pastoral Service on 5/12/2014 Second Chance Indianapolis IN
Rev. In-Young Bang from Unassigned Canada Central Mississauga ON Canada to Pastoral Service on 6/12/2014 Hamilton Mountain Hamilton ON Canada
Rev. Anne S. Barcus from Pastoral Service Kailua English Kailua HI Pastoral Service on 8/11/2014 Mena Mena AR
Rev. Justin Bronder from Student Missouri Bridgeton MO to Pastoral Service on 6/3/2014 St. Louis Trinity Florissant MO
Emman T. Chapman from Pastoral Service Clarksville First Clarksville TN to Pastoral Service on 6/1/2014 Brisbane NewStart River City Aspley Australia
Rev. Jerrod C. Covert from Pastoral Service Woodward Woodward OK to Pastoral Service on 7/27/2014Muncie South Side Muncie IN
Rev. James M. Craig from Pastor Beardstown Beardstown IL to Pastor on 9/1/2014 Allen Park Allen Park MI
Rev. Larry N. Dahlberg Jr. from Pastor Hays Hays KS to Pastor on 6/15/2014 Cody First Cody WY
Rev. Sharon L. Dickens from Unassigned Oregon Pacific Salem OR to Pastoral Service on 5/16/2014 Salem South Salem OR
Rev. J. Craig Dillman from Pastor Belleville First Belleville IL to Pastor on 8/17/2014 Grand Rapids International Fellowship Grand Rapids MI
Rev. Ghani Gene Dykes from Pastoral Service Midland Valley Community Graniteville SC to Pastor on 7/20/2014 Monroeville Monroeville AL
Rev. Jonathan R. Fish from Unassigned Indianapolis Camby IN to Pastoral Service on 5/12/2014 Greenfield New Hope Greenfield IN
Rev. James Jeffery Floyd from Pastor Anderson Parkview Anderson IN to Pastor on 6/27/2014 Martinsville First Martinsville IN
Rev. Joshua R. Fox from Pastoral Service Immanuel Valley Highland Heights KY to Pastoral Service on 8/2/2014 Chapel Uxbridge MA
Rev. Ryan D. Garner from Unassigned Indianapolis Camby IN to Pastoral Service on 5/12/2014 Second Chance Indianapolis IN
Rev. Bill Gartung from Pastor Nome Nome AK to Pastor on 6/29/2014 Maple Shade Alma AR
Rev. Isac Gómez from Pastor Clairemont San Diego CA to Pastor on 6/22/2014 San Bernardino San Bernardino CA
Rev. Allison J. Gregory from Pastoral Service Potomac Potomac IL to Pastoral Service on 7/7/2014 Saint Louis Saint Louis MI
Rev. Jacob A. Gregory from Student Michigan Grand Ledge MI to Pastor on 6/1/2014 Saint Louis Saint Louis MI
Rev. James Eric Guffey Jr. from Pastoral Service Chicago Heights Chicago Heights IL to Pastoral Service on 6/1/2014 Indianapolis Westside Indianapolis IN
Rev. Danette R. Hall from Pastoral Service Fortville Fortville IN to Pastoral Service on 5/12/2014 Velocity Brownsburg IN
Rev. Timothy E. Hardyman from Pastoral Service Clarksville Park Lane Clarksville TN to Pastor on 8/27/2014 Port Huron First Port Huron MI
Rev. Alan L. Harkey from Unassigned South Carolina West Columbia SC to Pastor on 7/13/2014 Honea Path Genesis Honea Path SC
Rev. Harold K. Hatton Jr. from Unassigned Georgia McDonough GA to Pastoral Service on 6/5/2014 Warner Robins First Warner Robins GA
Rev. Tyler J. Hubbell from Student Michigan Grand Ledge MI to Pastor on 7/27/2014 Joliet Crystal Lawns Joliet IL
Rev. James B. Jenkerson from Pastor DeSoto De Soto MO to Pastoral Service on 6/3/2014 Arnold Arnold MO
Rev. Delinda S. Jeronimo from Pastoral Service Ulysses Ulysses KS to Pastoral Service on 6/1/2014 Topeka Wanamaker Woods Topeka KS
Rev. Paul W. Johnson from Pastor Columbia Columbia SC to Pastor on 6/22/2014 GatheringPoint Bourbonnais IL
Rev. Rebecca R. Jones from Student Kansas City Overland Park KS to Pastor on 7/20/2014 Cornerstone Community Wagoner OK
Rev. Kevin D. Knight from Pastor Jasper Jasper TN to Pastor on 7/13/2014 Dothan First Dothan AL
Rev. Larry J. Lain from Pastoral Service Coshocton Coshocton OH to Pastor on 8/17/2014 Amelia Amelia OH
Rev. Steven A. Legg from Student Missouri Bridgeton MO to Pastoral Service on 6/3/2014 Mexico Mexico MO
Rev. Reuben L. Lillie from Student Chicago Chicago IL to Pastor on 8/3/2014 Central Church of the Nazarene at Hyde Park Chicago IL
Rev. Dane E. Mathews from Pastoral Service Kankakee College Bourbonnais IL to Pastoral Service on 8/1/2014 Denver First Englewood CO
Rev. Preston S. Messer from Student Georgia McDonough GA to Pastoral Service on 6/1/2014 Nashville Trevecca Community Nashville TN
Rev. Christopher P. Miller from Student Southwestern Ohio West Chester OH to Pastor on 10/31/2014 Williamsburg Campus Bethel OH
Rev. Ruth Ann Petry Morgan from Pastoral Service Bowling Green First Bowling Green KY to Pastor on 5/1/2014 Morgantown Morgantown KY
Rev. Stephen T. Morrison from Pastoral Service Monett Monett MO to Pastoral Service on 7/6/2014 Topeka Fairlawn Topeka KS
Rev. Lawrence W. Moses III from Pastoral Service Roanoke East Gate Roanoke VA to Pastor on 7/20/2014 Danville Calvary Danville VA
Rev. Diana L. Mueller from Pastoral Service Muskogee First Muskogee OKPastor on 7/27/2014 Freedom Fellowship Muskogee OK
Rev. Gregg E. Parkman from Pastoral Service Xenia Xenia OH to Pastoral Service on 8/24/2014 Marion First Marion OH
Rev. Derek D. Parson from Pastoral Service Shippensburg Shippensburg PA to Pastoral Service on 8/31/2014 Laurel Laurel DE
Rev. Amy L. Perschall from Unassigned Northwestern Illinois Pekin IL to Pastoral Service on 6/23/2014 Point of Change Bloomington IL
Rev. Darin D. Pound from Unassigned Belmopan City, TX to Pastor on 8/17/2014 Belize Temple First Belize Temple TX
Dr. Mark R. Quanstrom from Pastoral Service Kankakee College College Church of the Nazarene, Bourbonnais IL to Pastor on 6/22/2014 University AvenueBourbonnais IL
Rev. Kevin G. Plunkett Reed from Pastoral Service Frankfort Cornerstone Frankfort KY to Student on 6/17/2014 Kentucky Louisville KY
Rev. Cathy M. Rockwell from Unassigned Central Florida Lakeland FL to Pastoral Service on 5/5/2014 Lakeland Highland Park Lakeland FL
Rev. Patrick R. Roxby from Pastor Edinboro Hillcrest Edinboro PA to Pastor on 8/31/2014 Westminster Westminster MD
Rev. Galen D. Ryman from Pastoral Service Kansas City Shawnee Shawnee KS to Pastoral Service on 7/6/2014 Hastings Lakeside Community Hastings NE
Rev. Eric D. Scalf from Pastoral Service Connersville First Connersville IN to Pastoral Service on 5/12/2014 Centerville Centerville IN
Rev. Michael E. Scott from Pastoral Service Valdosta Valdosta GA to Pastor on 6/5/2014 One Love Albany GA
Rev. Thomas R. Scott from Unassigned Alabama North Jasper AL to Student on 6/5/2014 Georgia McDonough GA
Rev. R. Allen Shortridge from Unassigned Florida Lakeland FL to Pastor on 7/20/2014 Deltona Life Fellowship Deltona FL
Rev. Bruce Tallman from Pastoral Service Loveland Loveland CO to Pastor on 7/13/2014 The Rock Windsor CO
Rev. Jerry D. Ward Jr. from Pastor Pittsboro Pittsboro NC to Pastor on 6/22/2014 Wake Forest Wake Forest NC
Rev. Walter W. Wilkinson III from Pastor Ephrata Ephrata WA to Pastor on 9/1/2014 Kamiah Valley View Kamiah ID
Rev. Christian R. Williams from Pastoral Service Vandalia Dayton OH to Pastor on 7/13/2014 Dayton Northridge Dayton OH
Rev. Stephen J. Williams from Pastoral Service Bend Mission Bend OR to Pastor on 5/25/2014 Bend Community Bend OR
Rev. Chad W. Wintringham from Pastoral Service Portland Central Portland OR to Pastor on 7/21/2014 Sunnyside Happy Valley OR
Rev. Walter A. Yeager from Pastoral Service Living Stones Community Clovis NM to Pastoral Service on 8/17/2014 Murrieta Gateway Murrieta CA
Rev. Scotty L. Young from Pastoral Service Lakeland Highland Park Lakeland FL to Pastor on 8/31/2014 Mosaic Community Cypress TX
For previous reports, see nazarene.org.
Global Ministry Center
Since September 1, 2009, the Church of the Nazarene's Global Ministry Center (GMC) proudly flies a flag each week of one of the many nations in which the denomination is present in ministry. Leaders were invited to send a national flag to be flown at the GMC alongside the flag of the United States*. The national flags rotate weekly, and photos of them raised are sent to the church leaders of that country.
This week: Canada
The Church of the Nazarene officially entered Canada in 1902.
Canada had a population of 34,568,211 in 2013. That same year, Canada reported 177 Churches of the Nazarene, 162 of which had been officially organized. Canada has 13,335 total members.
Canada has one Phase 1 district and four Phase 3 districts. It is part of the USA/Canada Region.
For more information about the Church of the Nazarene in Canada, visit nazarene.ca.
Previous flags featured:
Argentina
Aruba
Belize
Benin
Bolivia
Brazil
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Chile
Colombia
Côte d'Ivoire
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Equatorial Guinea
Ethiopia
France
Gabon
Guatemala
Germany
Ghana
Guam
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Conakry
Guyana
Haiti
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Liberia
Madagascar
Mali
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Paraguay
Peru
Senegal
Sierra Leone
South Africa
South Sudan
Suriname
Swaziland
Togo
United Kingdom
Uruguay
Venezuela
Additional World Areas
Some countries cannot be represented in this project in order to maintain security of those working there.
* = The weekly highlighted flag is raised on the middle of three poles in compliance with U.S. government protocols. It flies to the left of the GMC host-nation United States flag, which flies above the host-state flag of Kansas. The Christian flag flies on the third pole.
The Global Ministry Center is the mission and service hub of the Church of the Nazarene.
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Global Ministry Center
The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received September 1-5, 2014.
Leone (Hunter) Browning, 94, of Spangle, Washington, passed away September 2. She was the widow of retired minister Earl Browning, who served in Washington. Earl Browning passed away in 2008.
Dr. John Dickey Sr., 85, of Beverly Hills, Michigan, passed away September 1. He was a physician who served on the Church of the Nazarene's General Board. He is survived by his wife, Doris Dickey.
Clyde Greenidge, 82, of Christ Church, Barbados, passed away September 1. He was the first national district superintendent for Barbados and pastored several churches. He is survived by his wife, Marina Marjorie Greenidge. (story)
Janie Ramsey, 66, of Denison, Texas, passed away August 30. She was a retired minister, serving in Texas and Idaho. She is survived by her husband, David Ramsey.
Donald Simmons, 68, of Paris, Tennessee, passed away September 1. He was a retired minister, serving in Florida, Tennessee, and South Carolina. He is survived by his wife, Esther Simmons.
William Tibbetts, 86, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away August 30. He was a retired minister, serving in Connecticut and Michigan. He was preceded in death by his wife, June Tibbetts, in 2010.
Frank Voss, 88, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away August 29. He was a retired minister, serving in Indiana. He was preceded in death by his wife, M. Frances Voss, in 2013.
William Webster Sr., 83, of Brookhaven, Mississippi, passed away September 2. He was a retired minister and evangelist, serving in Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Webster, in 2013.
D. Eugene Wells, 63, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away September 2. He was district superintendent for Kentucky. Wells previously served as a pastor in Louisiana, Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Wells. (story)
For previous editions of In Memoriam, see the "Passings" section on ncnnews.com by clicking here.
Note: Please join with us in prayer for the families who have lost loved ones. Click on names for full stories, funeral information, local online obituaries, and/or guest books (if available). To submit an entry of a minister or church leader, send to submitnews@ncnnews.com.--Compiled by NCN News
Global Ministry Center
Recent praise reports and prayer requests from NCN News, Nazarene Missions International, and JESUS Film Harvest Partners include:
PRAISES
JESUS Film - Dominican Republic
"My life view completely changed," said the young mother in the Dominican Republic. "The Magdalena version of the JESUS film for women helped me to personally know Christ. I feel a peace in my heart which I was looking for a long time."
JESUS Film - Pakistan
"I saw Jesus heal the sick," said a viewer in Pakistan. "I watched the film with great interest as I too was sick. I prayed to Jesus to heal me and He healed me! I have become a follower of Christ. I believe those who come to Jesus never go back disappointed. I am thankful to Jesus for all His blessings."
JESUS Film - Tanzania
"Mdogo watched the film several times," said a team member in Tanzania. "Each time she attended a presentation, she would talk with us to learn more. One evening, when the alter call was made, she accepted Christ in her life."
PRAYER REQUESTS
Middle East conflicts
The Board of General Superintendent recently issued a call to prayer for peace in the Middle East.
Papua New Guinea volcano
The Tavurvur Volcano in Papua New Guinea erupted August 29, sending a cloud of ash across the country.
"We thank the Lord that the Nazarenes from this area are not reporting any injuries and even though there is significant disruption and mess, everyone is working hard at clean up and praying for a return to normal life," said Harmon Schmelzenbach, Melanesia South Pacific field strategy coordinator.
HEALTH-RELATED REQUESTS
Wendy Solis
Wendy Solis is undergoing chemotherapy for stage-four breast cancer. Wendy is the daughter of missionaries Ulises and Kelly Solis, who serve in Guatemala. Kelly went to El Salvador to be with Wendy and her 4-year-old daughter.
Mitch Modine
Thank you for praying for Mitch Modine, missionary professor at Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary. He is recovering from a August 22 surgery that went as planned.
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For more global concerns and continued requests, see the NMI Prayer Mobilization Line by clicking here or JESUS Film Harvest Partners by clicking here.
To share additional praises or prayer requests, please use the comment section below or see the Prayer Mobilization Line's Facebook page.
Global Ministry Center
By NCN News Staff
The following positions are available at the Church of the Nazarene's Global Ministry Center:
Information Technology — Senior Software Developer
Members of the software development team are primarily responsible for facilitating the ministry of the Global Ministry Center through the analysis, design, implementation, and support of software solutions. For the full job description, click here.
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries — Computer Programming Coordinator
The person in this position will lead NCM's development team in developing and maintaining NCM's web applications, systems, and websites.
USA/Canada Regional Office — Office Assistant
This position provides assistance to the UCRO administrative coordinator with event planning, word processing, scheduling, website maintenance, and other tasks as needed.
About
Located in Lenexa, Kansas, the Global Ministry Center is the administrative, mission, and service hub for the denomination's ministries in 159 world areas. All GMC positions report to this location. To obtain additional information, please call (913) 577-0500 and ask for Human Resources.
Our Non-Discrimination Policy
The Church of the Nazarene Global Ministry Center offers equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, sex, or veteran status. The Global Ministry Center is an "at will" employer.
Our Faith-Based Organization
We are a faith-based organization. Acceptance of our Christian Code of Conduct is required and membership in the Church of the Nazarene is required for certain positions. The GMC and applicable remote work sites are smoke, alcohol, and drug free Christian workplaces.
Application Processing
Our Human Resources Office receives and processes many employment applications annually for a limited number of positions. While we regret that we cannot respond to each applicant, we do contact those individuals possessing the skills, education/training, and experience that best match the requirements of the open position for which the application was submitted.
An application must be completed by all applicants and an application must be completed for each position for which one wishes to be considered. Applications are retained for one year. Resumes are not necessary for entry-level positions, but they are preferred for professional level positions. Resumes may be submitted by mail.
Applying for Employment with the GMC
Application forms may be requested by calling (913) 577-0500, or obtained in person from Human Resources at the Church of the Nazarene Global Ministry Center, 17001 Prairie Star Parkway, Lenexa, Kansas, 66220, Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 4:30 Central Time. Completed applications may be mailed to the attention of the Human Resources Office at the same address.
For more information, see the GMC's Human Resources page by clicking here.
Olathe, Kansas
MidAmerica Nazarene University campus and community members gathered with Associated Student Government leaders for PrayerWalk 2014, an evening of focused prayer.
Faculty, staff, and students, along with trustees, alumni, friends, and area churches, were encouraged to join the campus community to walk the boundaries of the campus August 28 to pray for God's guidance, protection, and blessings for all aspects of the university.
The PrayerWalk began at the Harvest Prayer Sculpture on the campus green at 8 p.m. and proceeded through campus, concluding at College Church of the Nazarene for a closing time of community prayer. Those unable to participate in the walk itself were invited to gather in the College Church sanctuary at 8:15 p.m. to pray and participate in closing prayers.
Prayer walking was a common way for the early Christian church to gather and reaffirm their commitment to God's purposes and to focus on all segments of their community. Often congregations would circle their towns and ask God to be present in the city and in the lives of the people. This practice was suggested in Genesis 14:17, where God said to Abraham, "Go, walk through the length and breadth of the land, for I am giving it to you." Then Abraham departed, walked the land, and built an altar to the Lord.
MNU President David Spittal said the prayer walk is a student-led event that provides an opportunity for community members, alumni, and other friends of the university to join the campus community in an evening of prayer.--MidAmerica Nazarene University
Nampa, Idaho
Northwest Nazarene University welcomed 15 new faculty members this fall. The new additions span the undergraduate, graduate, adult, and professional programs.
Amy Ackley, instructor of innovation, joined the Education Department. A 2001 NNU alumnus, she is currently pursuing a master's degree in education in curriculum and instruction.
Tawny Billings, assistant professor of education, joined the Education Department. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Master of Education at Biola University before receiving her Doctorate of Eduction in educational leadership at Azusa Pacific University in 2014.
Rick Boyes, assistant professor, joined the Counseling Department. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Boise State University and his Master of Science in Counseling and Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Counseling at Idaho State University.
Justin Clardie, assistant professor of international relations, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Olivet Nazarene University, a Master of Arts in Political Science from Indiana State University, and a Doctor of Philosophy in political science from the University of Wisconsin.
Michelle Hunt, assistant professor of nursing, returns to her alma mater after graduating in 2003 with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and in 2013 with her Master of Science in Nursing.
Becky Louber, assistant professor, joined the Department of Kinesiology. An NNU alumnus, she graduated in 2011 with her Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management. She then earned her Master of Science in Exercise Physiology from Baylor University in 2013.
Dustin and Olivia Metcalf join NNU as co-directors of the Office of Spiritual Formation and university chaplains. They both received their bachelor's in religious studies at NNU — Dustin in 1999 and Olivia in 2000. They also hold master's degrees, both from Nazarene Theological Seminary; Dustin's degree is in theological studies, Olivia's degree in divinity.
Stevan Pekovich, assistant professor, joined the Biology Department. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Microbiology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and his Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Biology from Vanderbilt University. In 1999, he participated in a post-doctoral fellowship at Vanderbilt University in pathology and enzymology.
Amy Rice returns to NNU this fall as assistant professor of library services. She graduated from NNU in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts in English, then went on to Simmons College where she earned her Master of Science in Library Science before returning to NNU to earn her Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation.
Ryan Roberts, assistant professor of education, joined NNU this fall after graduating in 1988 with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, in 1993 with a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, and in 2005 with a Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation. Most recently he earned a Doctor of Ministry from Drew University.
Gregg Russell joined NNU as administrative faculty in the NNU Doceo Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Boise State University and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from University of Idaho.
John Stutz joined NNU as assistant professor of engineering. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Alabama, a Master of Science from the University of Alabama-Birmingham, and a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Alabama-Huntsville, all in mechanical engineering.
Leonie Sutherland joined the Nursing Department as a professor this fall. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Phoenix, her Master of Science in Nursing from Azusa Pacific University, and her Doctor of Philosophy from the University of San Diego.
Celia Wolff joined NNU this fall as assistant professor of biblical studies. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Seattle Pacific University and a Master of Divinity from Duke University Divinity School.--Northwest Nazarene University
Nashville, Tennessee
Trevecca Nazarene University's Graduate Counseling Program announced its Issues in Therapy 2014 conference, to be held Friday, October 3 in the convocation center in the Boone Business Building. This year's featured speaker is Scott Stanley, a professor and co-director of the Center for Marital and Family Studies at the University of Denver.
The conference topic, "How Sex, Cohabitation, and the Development of Commitment Impact Lasting Love," explores how premarital sex and cohabitation negatively affect the commitment of a couple and damages homes. As one of the lead researchers for a study funded by The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Stanley will explain what that study revealed about the ways cohabitation and other dynamics affect a couple's development and commitment.
"Dr. Stanley's research explains how premarital sex and cohabitation have long-lasting effects," said Jan Harvey, conference director and clinical coordinator for Trevecca's Graduate Counseling Program. "For the partners, their ability to form the kind of commitment needed for the creation of a lasting marriage is damaged. Because cohabitation is often serial, the children born to serial cohabiting partners often do not develop the ability to attach because the transitions of father figures results in children not being able to find safety in attachment. The whole culture and community is damaged when persons cannot form attachments."
Stanley has co-authored or authored various books, including Fighting for Your Marriage, 12 Hours to a Great Marriage, and The Power of Commitment, and co-authored relationship education curricula such as PREP, Within My Reach, Within Our Reach, and On My Shoulders.
This conference is open to counseling professionals for a registration fee of $100 until Sept. 12; after that date, the registration fee will be $125. The registration fee for clergy and graduate counseling students $50 with a valid student ID, and six CEUs are available. Click here to register.--Trevecca Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, Illinois
Olivet Nazarene University announced Athletic Director Gary Newsome will serve on the Board of Directors for the NAIA Athletic Directors Association (ADA). The goal of this newly formed board is to help lead the NAIA into a more productive future, one in which athletic directors are at the forefront. This will include recognizing the accomplishments of members and encouraging professional growth.
"I am honored to have been asked to fill a spot on the NAIA's ADA Board," Newsome said. "I hope I can provide some added insight and direction within our association."
Entering his seventh year as Olivet's athletic director, Newsome will also continue to serve on the NAIA National Administrative Council's Awards and Statistics committee and as the commissioner of the Mid-States Football Association. During his tenure at the helm of the Tigers, Olivet has won five consecutive Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference All-Sports Cups and finished fifth in the NAIA Learfield Sports Directors' Cup standings — the highest finish in university history.
One athletic director from each NAIA conference in the country was nominated to serve on the new ADA Board. Throughout the past year, the ADA Executive Committee, along with an ad-hoc advisory board, worked to help the ADA become a more relevant and participative organization. NAIA CEO Jim Carr is receptive to the goal of greater ADA participation in NAIA initiatives, as well as allowing for more opportunity to increase professional development and visibility.--Olivet Nazarene University
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