| NCN Global News Summary | Volume 1446 | November 14, 2014 |
Nazarene Disaster Response continues to help 1 year after Typhoon Haiyan
Philippines, Asia-Pacific Region
Tacloban City was one of the areas most devastated by Super Typhoon Yoland (Haiyan) when it made landfall November 8, 2013. One year later, many of the families who formerly had homes in the low-lying areas close to the ocean discovered that these locations are now no-build zones.Many of these families have been staying in tent cities and little by little are being transferred to transitory sites or transitory shelters. The sites were designed to be temporary (up to two years) for those who were economically and geographically displaced as a result of the storm.
Nazarene Disaster Response teams visited five sites where more than 500 families live. The teams were overwhelmed by the need. NDR has team members in four of the five transitory sites and is working to establish a presence in three additional sites. The teams began ministering to more than 360 families, and that number continues to grow.
From board and ball games to counseling, day care center programs, and Bible studies, lives are being touched and transformed.
"We are so thankful to have the Church of the Nazarene, through Nazarene Disaster Response, giving their time and effort," said Ruby, a mother and community leader in one of the transitory sites. "It is allowing us to have 'color' to our lives again."
The teams identified the greatest needs as psychosocial and psychospiritual health services, protection and child-friendly spaces, WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene), and education for children ages 3 to 6 and out of school youth.
NDR is partnering with government agencies to stand in the gap for those in greatest need. During the last week of September, psychosocial and psychospiritual programs and activities were initiated, focusing on adults and children alike.
"Through the programs of NDR, there is an open door for us to share Christ to these families and to help them see the real message of hope that comes through the Word of God," said Jackson Natividad, Philippine NDR coordinator. "Though we see the many challenges, we see these challenges as opportunities to minister and bring these souls to Christ."
The NDR teams are in need of many more volunteers. Each day they pray to the Lord and reach out to Nazarenes across the Philippines.--Church of the Nazarene
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Asia-Pacific Region Related, from NCM: "Typhoon Haiyan 1 year later-- Thanks for All You've Done"
NCM Africa leader shares on miracles, challenges
High Prairie, Alberta
By Chris Clegg for South Peace News
You often hear about the terrible tragedies coming from Africa, but the truth is there are many miracles occurring each day. It's the message delivered by Rev. Cosmos Mutowa at the High Prairie Church of the Nazarene on Oct. 21.
"I'm pleased to live in an age where I've seen so many miracles," says Mutowa, who is the Africa regional director for Nazarene Compassionate Ministries and Helping Hands Africa.
Mutowa is stationed in South Africa and has dedicated his life to helping the people of Africa. He works in 42 of Africa's 54 countries, focusing on child development and "transforming communities one child at a time."
The ministry accomplishes its goal by addressing several basic needs of children including disaster response, gender-based violence and human trafficking including prostitution and modern day slavery, and education to create awareness and changing perceptions.
"We pray for God to rescue the people of Africa," he says.
Mutowa says his work often faces religious persecution. The fact is, if you're Christian, there are people in some countries who have been known to ban, arrest, and even kill Christians.
Mutowa told a story of one man who had to give up his life instead of letting the government's soldiers know he was Christian.
Still, the church soldiers on with successes.
"We don't talk about the successes in Africa," says Mutowa. "The church is growing."
Currently, the ministry is helping people in Liberia, which is one of the countries affected by the Ebola pandemic. They are sending in medical supplies to help the country, which has only 50 doctors to serve a population of 4.5 million.
"A pastor's wife became infected when she went to help," says Mutowa. "One week later she died."
One week later, her husband also died.
"They were the first Nazarene pastors to die," says Mutowa, adding efforts are underway to set up trust funds for the surviving children.
Still, with the help of people around the world, they continue their good work and are in no way discouraged despite the tremendous odds.
"I'm here to thank the Canadian churches for their support," says Mutowa. "God is doing great things."
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries does not initiate projects; instead, they assist those leading projects and strive for sustainability.--Republished with permission from South Peace News
Nazarene Theological Institute graduates second class
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Nazarene Theological Institute (Institut Théologique Nazaréen) held its second graduation October 7. "We are so grateful for what the Lord has done for us here," said Pastor Dieumerci Nzola. "We had the first graduation in 2006. It has been eight years, but the Lord has allowed us to make this long journey with these students who persevered with their studies. Today is the fruit."
The graduation was held during the 16th Democratic Republic of the Congo West District Assembly on the Africa Central Field, led by Field Strategy Coordinator Stéphane Tibi.
After meeting with the Ministerial Credentials Board, the four graduates were recommended to be candidates for the next ordination, which will be held in early 2015.
Kinshasa is the third largest urban area in Africa after Cairo, Egypt, and Lagos, Nigeria. It is second only to Paris, France, as the largest francophone urban area in the world.--Church of the Nazarene Africa Region via Out of Africa
Mesoamerica announces field changes
Panama City, Panama
By Sarah Glass for NCN News
The Board of General Superintendents approved changes to the Mesoamerica Region field structure, including decreasing from six fields to five.Two current fields, Mexico North and Mexico South, were combined to create the Mexico Field.
"In uniting Mexico into one field, it would help us to have a single vision, improve planning, and provide direction for the country, which I believe we previously lacked," said Carlos Saenz, Mesoamerica regional director.
Formerly a part of the French Field, Haiti will now be its own field.
"Due to its unity in culture and number of members, Haiti will be its own field," Saenz said. "We believe that this resolution will provide the field with greater potential for growth. By having an FSC (Field Strategy Coordinator) that is native to the country, he will be able to better relate to the national leadership and provide the support needed for leadership and ministerial development. The FSC can have a holistic focus on providing for the needs of this unique country."
A new field, Caribbean, includes countries from the previous English and French fields: Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, French Guyana, Granada, Guadalupe, Guyana, Jamaica, Martinique, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos, and the Virgin Islands.
The CA-4 Field was renamed North Central. It includes Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Nicaragua.
The Central Field, comprised of Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and Panama, remains the same.
For more information on the Mesoamerica Region, visit mesoamericaregion.org.
America's Christian Credit Union receives Angel in Adoption award
Glendora, California
America's Christian Credit Union President and CEO Mendell L. Thompson was presented with the Angel in Adoption™ award on September 16 by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute. Over the years, Nazarenes have appreciated the financial services of ACCU. Their mission of service to their clients established a strong bond between ACCU and its members.
Church of the Nazarene General Superintendent David A. Busic offered his congratulations to Thompson.
"Your advocacy on behalf of orphans is just one of the Christlike attributes we have come to appreciate about you," Busic said.
Thompson was selected by U.S. Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi for defending the cause of the fatherless (Isaiah 1:17).
"Mr. Thompson's influential work in lending to churches and families provides a wonderful example for other credit unions and financial institutions to follow," Wicker said. "I commend Mr. Thompson for his assistance in facilitating the adoption process of so many children."
The Pin Ceremony was followed by a gala September 17. ACCU Board Chairman Norm Sauvé, fellow board member Kevin Mannoia, City of Glendora Council Member Doug Tessitor, and President of New Beginnings International Children's and Family Services, Tom Velie, joined Thompson at the celebration in support of this momentous event.
"We're thrilled for Mendell and ACCU," said Chuck Johnson, president and CEO of the National Council for Adoption. "This recognition is well deserved."
ACCU's adoption ministry began in 2009 under Thompson's leadership. Since then, ACCU has helped unite more than 1,100 children with their forever families through the award-winning Adoption Loan Program.
"This is indeed an honor, blessing, and statement of God's hand on our mission," Thompson said. "We believe that every child deserves a forever family and will work every day to advance the cause of the orphan."
More than 100,000 children nationwide are in need of a loving family, and ACCU is honored to assist in making adoption possible for couples.
In an official statement on the Congressional Record, U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption said, "I wanted to give a shout out to Senator Wicker's Angel, Mr. Mendell Thompson and his board of directors at America's Christian Credit Union in California and thank them for believing that every child deserves a forever family and for taking an active role in crafting an affordable solution for America's adoptive families. He's got a passionate heart for the miracle of adoption and continues to promote this in California and around the country."
Many friends of Thompson and ACCU offered their commendations.
"I know your efforts are an act of true love and concern for those who have little if any voice in this world," said Joseph Santoro, Glendora city council member.
Commissioner David Jeffrey of The Salvation Army commented, "What an impact you are making in the lives of children and families."
The Angels in Adoption™ program is CCAI's signature public awareness campaign and provides an opportunity for all members of the U.S. Congress to honor the good work of their constituents who have enriched the lives of foster children and orphans in the U.S. and abroad. Each year, more than 140 Angels are honored through the Angels in Adoption™ program.
For more news from America's Christian Credit Union, including additional recognitions for their work with adoption, click here.--America's Christian Credit Union
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Africa
Central Field graduates sewing students
Africa Central Field, Africa Region
Africa Communications recently received the following update from Celestin Chishibanji, Nazarene Compassionate Ministries coordinator for the Africa Central Field:The [first] picture shows our beloved sisters who worked very hard to finish their training. Blessed be the name of the Lord our God.
It is our joy to see that the seven ladies graduated and got their sewing machines. I was given a shirt that they made to show that they know what they have learned. It was also a time for celebration by taking some soda and bread. Praise the Lord our God.
I addressed them by a sermon from 2 Timothy 2:1-2, "You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others." I encouraged them to be strong and teach others as they were taught; that is, making disciples as they were made disciples through the training they got.
Pastor Esperance, who is the district ladies' ministry president, gave glory to God to see that our beloved sisters have learned something that will be beneficial to the family and church. She concluded by encouraging the other ladies to come and be trained reading from Colossians 3:23-24: "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving."
The next session will start in January. Thank you for your prayers and your involvement in the ministry this side of the world. God's peace and blessings upon you.--Church of the Nazarene Africa Region via Out of Africa
Asia-Pacific
Region announces new NMI coordinator
Manila, Philippines
Asia-Pacific Regional Director Mark Louw announced the appointment of Connie Lou Aebischer as the new regional Nazarene Missions International coordinator."Not only is Connie passionate about missions, but she has, in Manila, the World Mission Communications Asia-Pacific Team at her disposal," Louw said. "This will help facilitate the dissemination of information, telling of the story and demonstration of the impact that missions is having on the world."
Connie and her husband, Todd, began their service in missions in 1989 with a Work & Witness trip to South Africa. Since that time, they have served in several capacities in the western Pacific, West Africa, and now on the Asia-Pacific Region.
Connie Lou currently serves with Todd in the Regional Communications Office in Manila, Philippines. She assists with Work & Witness coordination on the region, as well as serves as editor of the region's "Around The Region" weekly newsletter.
Pauline Sheppard, who requested to resign as regional coordinator, accepted the position of Australia/New Zealand Field NMI coordinator. She will also continue serving as the regionally elected representative to the Global NMI Council.
The region thanks Sheppard for her service as regional NMI coordinator since 2009, and wishes a warm welcome to Connie as she steps into the role.--Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific Region
Eurasia
Persecuted but persistent: 'I was determined'
Nepal, Eurasia Region
Maiya was one of six children born into a family in a tiny village in eastern Nepal. Before her second birthday, her father passed away, and her mother had a difficult time taking care of them alone. Maiya thought a lot about death and wondered if her mother would die and leave her, too. She began to be afraid of death.Her mother was often sick, so Maiya did different rituals in hopes of healing her mother, but they didn't work. When Maiya was in grade 11, she was fasting according to her religion, but during the fast she fell and broke her left hand. She started to think there must be no god because while she was doing something good and religious, something bad happened to her.
Later that year, a Christian neighbor brought her to church. A woman testified during the service that she was about to commit suicide, but the love of Jesus Christ brought her such peace that she decided to live.
Maiya was so touched by the testimony that she was ready to accept Christ soon after when a group of Christian men from the Nazarene church came to her house, shared the JESUS film, and presented the gospel.
Her decision made life harder for her. Maiya's family persecuted her for her new faith. They scolded her frequently and threatened to throw her out of the house.
Maiya previously taught a group of illiterate people in her village, but when they heard she had become a Christian, all the students quit coming and said they wanted nothing to do with her.
"I felt so [much] hurt, pain, but I was thinking whatever they may say, I was determined to lead my family members to God," Maiya said. "In front of them I started living a good life and they started to notice my behavior or dealing with people."
One of her brothers saw a vision one day. He saw a fellowship of Christians gathered inside their house, praising God. His heart was instantly changed and following his transformation, more of the family members began to accept Christ.
Even though the whole village had rejected her, she decided to offer free education to the village children. Some children began to attend and they enjoyed it so much that the parents allowed them to continue. After a while, her loving example to the village began to win some people over. Today, nine people from the village gather in her house, along with her family, to meet for regular worship. The village church, which started with four people, now has 50 and they have built their own church building.
Maiya is also the coordinator for a child development center she started in her village, which is a ministry of Nazarene Compassionate Ministries. Each child contributed five rupees every month, and they now have 18,000 rupees (US$181) which, combined with NCM funds, will start a child development center in another village.--Church of the Nazarene Eurasia Region
Flags of the Nations: France
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: France
The Church of the Nazarene officially entered France in 1977.
France had a population of 65,951,611 in 2013. That same year, France reported eight Churches of the Nazarene, six of which were officially organized. France has 304 total members.
France is a Phase 1 district on the Eurasia Region. For more information about the Eurasia Region, click here.
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
NOTE: 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.
USA/Canada
Missionary nurse Carol L. Dimbath passes away
Centerville, Ohio
Carol L. Dimbath, a retired Nazarene missionary from Centerville, Ohio, passed away November 8. She was 83. Dimbath was a registered nurse, serving in Manzini, Swaziland, for the Church of the Nazarene, and at the Centerville Community Blood Bank.
A member of the Parkview Church of the Nazarene, she was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon J. and Helen M. (Gilbert) Dimbath. Her best friend, Betty Cummings; brother and sisters, Mark and Norma Dimbath, JoAnn Schuster, Nancy and Ronald Landis; and many nieces and nephews also survive her.
A funeral service was held November 14 at the Parkview Church of the Nazarene.
For photos and online condolences, visit tobiasfuneralhome.com.--Information taken from tobiasfuneralhome.com and Nazarene records
Retired missionary Eleanor Cornelius rememberedBessemer, Alabama
Retired Nazarene missionary Eleanor Ruth Cornelius of Bessemer, Alabama, passed away November 9. She was 80.
Cornelius was a native of Ohio and a resident of Bessemer for the past eight years.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Richard A. Cornelius, on March 11, 2013. A daughter, Dawn Renee Cornelius, preceded them in death.
Eleanor served as a pastor's wife in Illinois, Michigan, and West Virginia, and a missionary in Honduras with Richard from 1965 to 1971.
She loved sewing, crafts, playing the organ and piano, cooking, canning, crocheting, and quilting. She also loved people, her family, and friends.
Eleanor is survived by her two daughters, Judith McPherson (Lane) and Debbie Pittman (Doug); a son, Randy Cornelius (Jenifer); 10 grandchildren, Brett (Jessica), Andrew and Meredith McPherson, Rebecca, Ryan and Jesse Pittman, Jacob, Avrey, Grace and Adam Cornelius; her twin brother, Eugene Fisher (Faye); four sisters, Ruby Hinkle (Roger), Esther Handy (Jim), Miriam Cromer (John), and Nancy Handy; numerous nieces and nephews.
Services are November 15 at Valhalla Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jay Jackson officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Valhalla Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Bible Society.
To view an online book of memories, click here.--Information taken from obits.al.com and Church of the Nazarene records
Global Ministry Center NewsIn Memoriam
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 November 10-14, 2014.
James Agner Sr., 92, of Lee, Florida, passed away November 12. He was a retired minister and evangelist, serving in Florida. He is survived by his wife, Coantha "Kitty" Agner.
Ned Begay, 73, of Blue Gap, Arizona, passed away November 8. He was a retired minister, serving in Arizona. He is survived by his wife, Zenna Begay.
Eleanor Cornelius, 80, of Bessemer, Alabama, passed away November 9. She was a missionary, previously serving in Honduras. She was preceded in death by her husband, retired minister and missionary Richard Cornelius, who served in Illinois, Michigan, West Virginia, and Honduras. Richard Cornelius passed away in 2013. (story)Carol Dimbath, 83, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away November 8. She was a retired missionary, serving in Swaziland. (story)
Mariam Fakhoury, 71, of Glendora, California, passed away November 1. She was the wife of retired minister Jamil Fakhoury, who served in California.
Floyd Flemming, 88, of Clearwater, Florida, passed away November 14. He was a retired minister and evangelist who served at churches in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, and Florida and led the East Ohio District as superintendent for 21 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Barbara Flemming, in 2002. Barbara served as general Nazarene Missions International president for the Church of the Nazarene. He was also preceded in death by his second wife, Helen Flemming, in February. Funeral services for Floyd Flemming will be at at 11 a.m, Monday, November 17 at Clearwater First Church of the Nazarene, 1875 Nursery Road, Clearwater, FL 33764. Viewing hours are at the church from 9 to 11 a.m. (More information will be posted as it is made available.)
Kenneth Howell, 79, of West Jefferson, North Carolina, passed away November 13. He was a retired minister, serving in North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clarcy Howell, in 2010.
C. M. Huff, 78, of Hillsboro, Texas, passed away November 4. He was a retired minister, serving in Illinois, Texas, and Louisiana. He is survived by his wife, Janet Huff.
Wilma Moon, 86, of Yukon, Oklahoma, passed away November 13. She was the widow of retired minister Fred Moon, who served in Missouri, Georgia, Virginia, Colorado, and Montana. Fred Moon passed away in 2011.
Carl Wilde, 93, of Nampa, Idaho, passed away November 10. He was a retired minister, serving in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and South Dakota. He is survived by his wife, Afton (Smith) Wilde.
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 praise reports and prayer requests
Global Ministry Center
Recent praise reports and prayer requests from NCN News, Nazarene Missions International, and JESUS Film Harvest Partners include:PRAISES
JESUS Film - Bolivia
"I saw the life of Jesus from His birth," said Lucy in Bolivia. "In the JESUS film, I learned of the ministry of Christ, His 12 disciples, and the Word of God. I saw Jesus has authority to heal the sick and demon possessed. In another part, Jesus told us we should love our neighbor and forgive those who insult us. I accepted Jesus in my heart as the Lord of my life and my protector. I would like it if you pray for my family and my neighbors."
JESUS Film - India
"I worshipped idols," said Kundabai in India. "One day, God's servants came to my sick cousin's home where I was staying. They shared with us about Jesus Christ how He is a Healer and Savior. We asked them to pray with us and our families. We requested they come regularly to our home and teach us more about Jesus Christ. Every time they came, I liked their teaching about Christ more. Finally, I told them I believed in Jesus Christ and He is Lord. I accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Savior. I gave my testimony in front of the church members. Soon I will be baptized. Please pray for me. Thank you."
JESUS Film - Haiti
"She wanted her husband's permission to follow Christ," said a team member in Haiti. "We met with her many times to discuss the love of God. Finally, we were able to go to her home to meet her husband. He listened to our words and agreed she should be a follower of Christ. He also said someday he too will decide to follow Christ."
PRAYER REQUESTS
Malawi Lowershire District
A sudden storm blew over Malawi Lowershire District in Africa on November 11, damaging half of the district house, destroying three Nazarene church buildings and many homes in the area.
BEREAVEMENT
Jared VanderVlucht
Jared VanderVlucht, 24, passed away October 30 from injuries sustained in a farming accident. He was the son of Lynn Nixon, a member of Cherry Grove Church of the Nazarene in Cadillac, Michigan.
5-fatality car accident
Ron and Donna Pate, longtime members of Bloomington, Indiana, First Church of the Nazarene, were two of the five people killed in a November 4 car accident in Hope, Arkansas. The group, which included Ron's siblings Philip Pate and Connie Richards and Philip's girlfriend, Gloria Bryant, was traveling to a family member's funeral in Texas when the accident occurred.
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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.
GMC employment opportunities
Global Ministry Center
By NCN News Staff
The following positions are available at the Church of the Nazarene's Global Ministry Center:Business Center — Administrative Assistant
This person will serve as an assistant to the administrative director of the Business Center. Duties will include clerical work, such as billing, filing, record keeping, and reports. Working with vendors and co-workers to keep the daily operations of the Business Center running smoothly is a primary task.
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.
Pensions & Benefits USA — Compliance Specialist
This position will assist the benefits supervisor in educating staff and benefit participants on the multitude of laws and regulations that affect benefit plans to ensure that P&B staff, benefit participants, and benefit plans are compliant to avoid penalties/fees.
Pensions & Benefits USA — Technology Specialist
This position will assist the technology supervisor in coordinating the technology resources available to each department within the Pensions and Benefits USA office by making sure internal and external education/training efforts are meeting P&B requirements. This includes benefit plan system development, Web development, document storage/retrieval, and equipping staff with the necessary computer/phone equipment.
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, emailing bsikes@nazarene.org, 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 or emailed to the attention of the Human Resources Office.
For more information, see the GMC's Human Resources page by clicking here.
ResourcesJFHP welcomes director of development
Olathe, Kansas
JESUS Film Harvest Partners will welcome Jeff Cluxton as its new director of development.
Cluxton accepted Jesus Christ at the age of 26 in the privacy of his living room while reading a book by Billy Graham. He spent many years in the corporate world, trying to do his work "as unto the Lord." He became bored with this life, so he began praying for God to use him in a different way.God answered that prayer and sent him an opportunity to help churches raise funds for major capital campaigns. The Lord allowed him to help raise millions of dollars for churches all over the country to build new sanctuaries and family life centers, retire debt, and complete much-needed deferred maintenance. During this time, Jeff and his wife, Vicki, lived in the community for the duration of the church's capital campaign, which could last anywhere from three to seven months.
After doing this work for about four years, the Lord brought another opportunity for ministry at The Association of Baptists for World Evangelism as a development officer. He was soon asked to become director of Donor Development. He traveled to Kosovo and Bangladesh to see the field where ABWE is building a school (Kosovo) and a hospital (Bangladesh).
When Jeff encountered JFHP, he was immediately struck by the mission of the ministry, the heart of the staff, and the return on investment of $3 per decision for Christ. He is excited and humbled to serve with JFHP for the Kingdom.
Jeff and Vicki have been married for 39 years and recently moved to the Kansas City area. They have two grown daughters, two sons-in-law, and six grandchildren (one of whom is in heaven). Their daughter, Emily, and her family live in Nashville, Tennessee, while daughter Mindy and her family live in Canton, Ohio.
Jeff enjoys spending time with Vicki and their kids and grandkids. When there is time left, he enjoys traveling, history, and keeping up on the current news of the day. Jeff looks forward to serving the Lord at JFHP and creating new relationships with the organization's constituents.--JESUS Film Harvest Partners
Lay leaders: October 2014
Global Ministry Center
Sunday School and Discipleship Ministry International's The Discipleship Place congratulates the following individuals approved by their pastor and local church board to receive a certificate of lay ministry. Upon approval, they will complete lay ministry courses.John Baxter, Croydon Park Church of the Nazarene, Australian Southern District
Susan McPherson, First Church of the Nazarene, West Texas District
Becky Moore, Weirton First Church of the Nazarene, West Virginia North District
Melissa Rupp, Bryan Church of the Nazarene, Northwestern Ohio District
Melissa Siegfried, Port Orange Church of the Nazarene, Florida District
Carla Spurgeon, Springs Valley Church of the Nazarene, Southwest Indiana District
John Wagner, New Life Church of the Nazarene, Nebraska District
Rita L. Watson, Rantoul Church of the Nazarene, Illinois District
The Discipleship Place also congratulates the following people who completed courses in the month of October:*
Martha Adair, Crawfordsville Church of the Nazarene, Northwest Indiana District
Romans
Renee Berra, House Springs Church of the Nazarene, Missouri District
Children's Ministry Academy
Robin Campbell, Fort Pierce First Church of the Nazarene, Southern Florida District
Children's Ministry Academy
Trisha Clark, Green Bay Grace Harbor Church of the Nazarene, Wisconsin District
Sunday School Superintendent
Laila Rashida Hampson Farrell, Beacon Light Church of the Nazarene, Leeward/Virgin Island District
Communicating the Gospel in a Pluralistic World, Youth Ministry Academy
Patty Fawver, Columbia Grace Church of the Nazarene, MidSouth District
Communicating the Gospel in a Pluralistic World
Erinn Goodwin, Roseburg Church of the Nazarene, Oregon Pacific District
Children's Ministry
Norma Heater, Crawfordsville Church of the Nazarene, Northwest Indiana District
Romans
Kevin Lashley, Collymore Rock Church of the Nazarene, Barbados District
Communicating the Gospel in a Pluralistic World, Exploring John Wesley's Theology, Exploring Nazarene History and Polity, Practicing Wesleyan-Holiness Spiritual Formation, Romans, Telling the New Testament Story of God, Telling the Old Testament Story of God
Anita Long, Crawfordsville Church of the Nazarene, Northwest Indiana District
Romans
Limari Perez, Annadale Calvary Church of the Nazarene, Virginia District
Communicating the Gospel in a Pluralistic World
Delores Sargent, Tuscaloosa First Church of the Nazarene, Alabama South District
Global Mission
Sharon Shuman, Crawfordsville Church of the Nazarene, Northwest Indiana District
Romans
Doris Steele, Crawfordsville Church of the Nazarene, Northwest Indiana District
Romans
Lyndell Strode, Springfield Trinity Church of the Nazarene, Illinois District
Communicating the Gospel in a Pluralistic World, Exploring John Wesley's Theology, Exploring Nazarene History and Polity, Practicing Wesleyan-Holiness Spiritual Formation, Telling the New Testament Story of God, Telling the Old Testament Story of God
Tammie Summers, Farmington Cross Road Church of the Nazarene, New Mexico District
Telling the New Testament Story of God
Star Thompson, Columbia First Church of the Nazarene, South Carolina District
Adult Worker
Denise Wood, Pekin First Church of the Nazarene, Northwestern Illinois District
Communicating the Gospel in a Pluralistic World, Exploring John Wesley's Theology, Exploring Nazarene History and Polity, Practicing Wesleyan-Holiness Spiritual Formation, Telling the New Testament Story of God, Telling the Old Testament Story of God
Please note: The above individuals are being recognized because they contacted DiscipleshipPlace.org to request a certificate of completion. Many individuals complete courses but do not contact organizers to be recognized.--Compiled by DiscipleshipPlace.org of Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International
Collegiate NewsTower dedication, awards highlight Trevecca homecoming
Nashville, Tennessee
Trevecca Nazarene University's Homecoming Weekend included much of the element that alumni say makes it an exciting event — time to be with friends. All across Trevecca's campus and in other locations, alumni reunited. A large contingent of graduates from the Class of 1964 met at the Tennessee District's camp, Garner Creek, November 6 for an overnight reunion. Women who lived in Bud Robinson Hall during the 1967-1968 school year conducted several meetings on Saturday, and everywhere alumni expressed happiness to be together.In addition to Founder's Day Chapel, the parade and street fair, the fall theatre production, season-opening basketball games, and the Town and Country Showcase, the Reed Memorial Tower was dedicated. Built to honor former Trevecca President Millard Reed and his service to Trevecca, the tower has become a new campus focal point. Members of the Reed family were present for the dedication service.
The Trevecca Alumni Association presented awards to four alumni in recognition of their professional achievements. The T-Award-Layperson went to Mae Beavers, a Tennessee state senator. The T-Award-Minister was presented to former missionary Robert Perry. The First Chapter Award, which recognizes the accomplishments of a young alumnus(a), went to Kelly Plummer King, a partner in PricewaterhouseCoopers. The McClurkan Award, which recognizes a non-graduating alumnus(a), was given to Judith Stocks, a missionary-nursing instructor in Africa and a professor of nursing in several U. S. universities.
Next year's Trevecca Homecoming Weekend will be November 6 and 7.--Trevecca Nazarene University
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