A 7.3-magnitude earthquake shook eastern Nepal, near Mount Everest, May 12. This quake comes just two weeks after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake devastated the country, killing more than 8,000 people and destroying entire communities. At least 39 more people have been confirmed dead and more than 1,000 people are injured.
Nepal District Superintendent Dilli was in a warehouse where the Nazarene Disaster Response team was receiving additional aid for families in need when the quake hit.
He explains the mood in the area as one of fear.
“Today was a hard day because many pastors called me," Dili said. "People are scared. They are scared to sleep in their houses. The pastors said they all need tents, and everyone in their churches need tents.”
Steve Jeter, a documentarian on assignment with Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, was in Durbar Square when the earthquake struck.
“It was a powerful representation of the continuing fragility of the situation and the trauma that the people here have suffered,” he said, “and above all the resilience of the Nepali people in the face of this ongoing tragedy.”
Dilli added that several emergency relief organizations were beginning to wind down their efforts, but there is still need for emergency assistance.
Yesterday, the Nazarene Disaster Response team (made of church leaders, volunteers, and Nazarene Compassionate Ministries staff) offloaded a shipment of thousands of pounds of food, tents, hygiene kits, and water filters. The team will continue to distribute items to communities in need.
In addition to those affected by the new earthquake, there are many remote communities in Nepal who are still waiting to receive aid, according to the UN.
“I have never witnessed so much compassion, prayer, help, and willingness to contribute in practical ways as during this crisis," said Arthur Snijders, Eurasia regional director. "It feels like we are joining hands all over the world to bring relief to those suffering in Nepal. I am very proud of our Nazarene family. Let’s continue to stand with our people as the country faces another earthquake today.”
How to help
Pray
People are scared – pray for peace and a sense of God’s presence in the midst of fear. Pray for those who are grieving, pray for those who are hungry and hurting, pray for vulnerable children and families, pray for those responding to the disaster, and pray for our church leaders and members in Nepal.
Give
Your donations will provide for ongoing emergency needs, including water, food, tents, and blankets, as well as other long-term recovery efforts.
To support Nazarene disaster response efforts, you can give to the Nepal Earthquake Response Fund.
To send donations by mail, find your country below.
In the U.S., make checks payable to "General Treasurer" and send them to:
Global Treasury Services
Church of the Nazarene
P.O. Box 843116
Kansas City, Missouri 64184-3116 United States
Be sure to put ACM1549 in the Memo area.
In Canada, make checks payable to "Church of the Nazarene Canada" and send them to:
Church of the Nazarene Canada
20 Regan Road, Unit 9
Brampton, Ontario L7A 1C3, Canada
Be sure to put ACM1549 in the Memo area.
In Germany, send your donation to Helping Hands Germany:
Helping Hands e.V. - Gelnhausen, Germany
IBAN DE56 5075 0094 0000 022394
SWIFT-BIC HELADEF1GEL
For any other country, give through your local church or district, designating your gift to the NCM Nepal Earthquake Relief.
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To stay updated on news from Nepal, visit ncm.org/nepal.
Churches can download resources, including a bulletin, presentation, photos, and videos here. [Nazarene Compassionate Ministries]
On May 11, the Northwest Nazarene University Board of Trustees accepted President David Alexander’s resignation effective May 31. On behalf of the board, Board of Trustees’ Chair Randall Craker expressed appreciation to Alexander for his visionary leadership during the past seven years.
In giving his resignation, President Alexander said, “We have accomplished a great deal during these seven years: fulfilling our mission, celebrating our centennial, enjoying record enrollment, expanding our offerings, and improving the campus.”
He continued saying that every organization hits strategic change points when a new leader can take up the mantle and move the organization forward in transformative ways. He believes that now is the time for the university to have a leadership change.
In a message to the NNU community, Craker said, “President Alexander helped us live out our mission and guided NNU strategically not only to survive but also thrive into the future. He continually sought to ensure that the university and church remain connected. President Alexander has been passionate about putting students first. He vigorously worked to ensure that NNU offer on-campus and online students an outstanding education centered in Jesus Christ.”
Joel Pearsall was appointed interim president
for Northwest Nazarene University.
After receiving President Alexander’s resignation, the Executive Committee of the board met in person and the Board of Trustees met as a whole via conference call to discuss the future. At that time, they appointed NNU Vice President of University Advancement Joel Pearsall to serve as president for an interim period.In response, Pearsall said, “At the request of the Board of Trustees, I have decided to serve in the position of president of Northwest Nazarene University. I am committed to the task ahead of helping NNU navigate through this transition and move forward into the future that I believe God has prepared for us.”
Pearsall earned his Bachelor of Arts degree (summa cum laude) in accounting and business administration from Northwest Nazarene College in 1980 and his juris doctor from Willamette University College of Law in 1983. He is a member of the Idaho and Oregon State Bar Associations, is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court of Idaho, and has served on multiple civic committees.
Pearsall came to Northwest Nazarene University in 1999 after being in a private legal practice and church administration. He has spent the past 16 years in strategic leadership roles at NNU serving as vice president for financial affairs and general counsel from 1999 until July 2008. He was named vice president for university advancement in August 2008.
The committee established to review the March 31, 2015, administrative action is continuing its work on behalf of the Board of Trustees according to the original schedule.[Northwest Nazarene University]
The letter was released as the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) considers the case of Obergefell v. Hodges, which could allow states to expand marriage to same sex couples and recognize same sex marriages performed in other states. Arguments were presented April 28 and the court is expected to deliver a verdict in June.
“For many people, accepting a redefinition of marriage would be to act against their conscience and to deny their religious beliefs and moral convictions,” the letter read. “Government should protect the rights of those with differing views of marriage to express their beliefs and convictions without fear of intimidation, marginalization or unwarranted charges that their values imply hostility, animosity, or hatred of others.”
The letter went on to explain the importance of upholding the current definition of marriage:
“Marriage as the union of a man and a woman is the only institution that encourages and safeguards the connection between children and their mother and father … The well-being of men, women, and the children they conceive compels us to stand for marriage as the union of one man and one woman. We call for the preservation of the unique meaning of marriage in the law, and for renewed respect for religious freedom and for the conscience rights of all in accord with the common good.”
General Secretary David P. Wilson signed the letter on behalf of the Church of the Nazarene along with leaders from other religious groups.
"The Church of the Nazarene works very closely with the NAE on many of the social issues facing the church and society," Wilson said. " We embrace this statement on marriage, believing it is biblically and theologically sound."
Leslie Hart was recently named Children’s Ministries coordinator for Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International on the USA/Canada Region.
Hart is a Trevecca Nazarene University graduate and an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene who has served children and families in churches large and small over the course of her 25-year ministry. While serving as international director of Children’s Ministries at the Global Ministry Center, she presided over the inception and development of Nazarene Safe, the Church of the Nazarene's comprehensive child sexual abuse prevention program. Leslie and her husband, Bill, an ordained elder and attorney-at-law, trained pastors and children’s workers on safe ministry practices across the U.S. and around the world.
Upon leaving the GMC in 2011, Leslie returned to Tennessee and served as Nashville First Church of the Nazarene’s early childhood pastor. She currently serves as children’s pastor at Gateway Community Church of the Nazarene in Franklin, Tennessee. In 2014, she returned her focus to worldwide ministry as global director of Children’s Bible Quizzing before accepting the additional role of coordinator of Children’s Ministries for the USA/Canada Region.
"Throughout her journey, Leslie has faithfully partnered with God and His people in the spiritual transformation of children everywhere, encouraging, empowering, and equipping them to fulfill their role in the Body of Christ," said Larry Morris, USA/Canada SDMI coordinator. "It is with joy and anticipation that we welcome Leslie Hart to the SDMI USA/Canada ministry team. Her unique skills and passion for the discipleship of children will help the Church of the Nazarene reach and train a new generation of disciples. The Church of the Nazarene is blessed to have her in leadership again."[SDMI USA/Canada Region]
Southern Nazarene University welcomed a large crowd of guests May 8 to the J.D. and Mary West Science Laboratory for the dedication of the university's newest academic facility.
Named for the late J. D. and Mary West, whose lead gift launched the university's Campaign for the Sciences, the 26,000 sq. ft. building features spiraling windows and modern architecture that echoes the spacious classrooms and laboratories furnished with cutting-edge equipment and teaching resources. The building was designed by Troy D. Rhodes & Company and constructed by Lingo Construction Services.
Members of the West family, representatives of the J. E. and L. E. Mabee Foundation, the Find Us Faithful Foundation Colorado, and several individual lead donors were present for the ceremony and recognized by SNU President Loren Gresham as instrumental in making the Campaign for the Sciences successful. Mark Winslow, dean of the College of Natural, Social and Health Sciences at SNU, offered words of appreciation on behalf of the faculty and students, citing the resources and environment as being major factors in the high success rate of SNU graduates applying for professional programs, and instrumental in attracting top students and faculty.
Following the litany of dedication led by Gresham, University Pastor Blair Spindle offered a prayer of dedication. Richard Cantwell capped the ceremony by leading the Doxology. After the dedication, Winslow and members of the faculty of the Biology and Chemistry departments provided tours of the classrooms and laboratories.
For more dedication photos, a time-lapse video of the construction, and information on the Campaign for the Sciences, visit snu.edu/cfts.[Southern Nazarene University]
A boy from Ndofane, Senegal, drinks from a new well drilled by EmmanuWell Ministries Africa. (Photos by Tim Eby)
Senegal District Superintendent Tim Eby and his team of well drillers have touched the lives of thousands of people in West Africa by bringing a fresh water source and the message of Jesus Christ to thirsty villages.
The well-drilling ministry, EmmanuWell Ministries Africa, has drilled about 12 wells in Senegal over the past two years. The wells are funded by individual donors, churches from various denominations, and The Christian Broadcasting Network.
In 2004, only 64 percent of rural Senegalese had access to safe drinking water, according to the United Nations Development Programme. Several organizations have been working to bring that number up.
The change that fresh water brings to a community is enormous, Eby said. People contract fewer illnesses; young girls' days are no longer consumed by hours-long treks to retrieve water; the well-being of the village dramatically increases, he said.
But for Eby and his crew, the wells are about more than just physical health. The group is also concerned about the thirst in people's souls.
"The power of the wells is that bringing fresh water brings you the chance to tell somebody about the Living Water," he said. "And ultimately their thirst, which is physical and very real, pales in comparison to their spiritual thirst. They live in fear and darkness. ... We offer hope and light in a place that is full of darkness and hopelessness."
Eby told a story of when the crew was drilling in a village where witchcraft was prevalent. It was the first time they were using a large, high-tech well-drilling machine called the Hydra-Fab. Each time the crew drilled, something went wrong. Chains broke. Sand caved in and buried the drill. Time and time again, the group drilled unsuccessfully.
"It was one of the greatest spiritual battles that I had ever had," Eby said.
A grandmother in the village asked them to stop drilling, saying every time they did, she heard screaming.
Community members in Sangé, Senegal, line up to fill buckets at the well.
"I told the team, 'This machine is not making any noise. It's the fact that we're drilling in the devil's backyard,'" Eby said. "'If we succeed here, then we're going to prove that Christ is more powerful than Satan's attacks.'"On the seventh try, the group succeeded. The grandmother eventually came to the Christian leaders, who were also reaching out to the children in the village, and said, "I need to be delivered," according to Eby. They prayed for her for several hours until she testified about having freedom from the voices that had haunted her.
"You look at this lady's face, and she is totally different," Eby said. "From her victory, we had 27 people come to Christ and were baptized, and we started a church there."
The village of about 2,000 people gave the Nazarene church land for a building, Eby said. He hopes that a new building will be paid for through an agricultural project that the church is launching in Senegal called the Joseph Project.
"We're hoping that out of the agriculture project, when we sell the crops, we'll have enough money to build a church," he said. "We can't wait for money to come from the outside to build a local church. We have to get the resources from within."
The work of EmmanuWell is expanding from Senegal to other parts of West Africa to improve access to water and share the gospel message.
"It's pretty hard to preach the gospel without meeting the need," Eby said. "And the physical and the spiritual need are both there, so you can't meet one without the other. Our goal is not just to put a well in an area, but to help the community to be transformed physically and spiritually. And with that testimony, village after village, we hope to win them for Christ."
Burkina Faso District Superintendent Joseph Tiendrebeogo shared the following story of a new well's impact:
"In the village of Vipalogo, located 50 kilometers from Ouagadougou, the capital city of Burkina Faso in the Sahel zone, we dug a well and a church was planted. A member of the neighboring village of Lougsi expressed the need of clean water in their community. This village had a reputation of being very resistant to the gospel, and there was no church despite many JESUS film showings and outreaches.
"However, the promise of clean water opened their heart, and they asked us to send a pastor. One week later, Pastor Nikiema was sent and a church of 17 members was started. Praise be to the Lord."
The chief of the Ndofane village smiles as water pours from the new well.
ABOUT THE WELLSWell depth: 18 to 30 meters (60 to 100 feet)
Typical cost to drill a well:
US$2,000, which covers materials (roughly $500), transport, and wages. That does not include the initial investment in well-drilling equipment, which can cost upwards of $15,000. The Hydra-Fab drilling machine was donated to EmmanuWell Ministries by an American pastor after he visited West Africa. The wells are funded by private donations and partnerships with churches and with The Christian Broadcasting Network. A shallower well dug with a hand system costs about $500.
To learn more, contact Tim Eby.[Church of the Nazarene Africa Region via Out of Africa]
This week: South Sudan
The Church of the Nazarene officially entered South Sudan in 2012.
South Sudan had a population of 11,562,695 in 2014. That same year, South Sudan reported 499 Churches of the Nazarene, 25 of which had been officially organized. South Sudan has 9,250 total members.
Located on the Africa Region, South Sudan has one Phase 1 district and one Phase 2 district. For more information about the Africa Region, visit africanazarene.org.
The South Sudan flag consists of three horizontal stripes — black, red, and green. On the left side of the flag is a horizontal blue triangle pointing toward the middle with a golden star in the center. Black represents African skin; the red is for the blood that was shed by the liberation struggle martyrs; green symbolizes the country's natural resources and verdant land; white indicates the peace attained after many years of the liberation struggle; blue signifies the waters of the Nile River, a source of life for the country, and yellow indicates the unity of the states making up South Sudan.
* = 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.
Asia-Pacific
A group of girls hold up their copies of The Story of Jesus for Children.
Asia-Pacific Communications recently received the following update from missionary Kim Jong-Il about outreaches to the Aborigine people of Australia:
We continue to share God’s word and pray for the aboriginal communities. The Kununurra Bethel community is making an impact. One of their projects is looking after single mothers. There is also a children’s church every Thursday, where around 60 kids participate through Bible study and games.
Members from our Korea Nazarene church family recently visited our Aboriginal Christian College and had a great time building friendships.
In Broome, Brother Stewart and his wife, Anna, continue their leadership training in anticipation of the Kennedy Hill Aboriginal Community Church planting to take place in the near future.
We praise God for your prayers and partnership as many obstacles have been overcome. Through the work of the Holy Spirit and your commitment to pray, a revival was sparked during our recent Blackstone Easter Convention, and 30 aboriginal children and six adults committed their lives to the Lord. The Papyrus solar audio players will be instrumental in ongoing discipleship.
Families living in the desert were engaged through outreach programs. Together with the aboriginal tribal elders, the Blackstone Community Church was established in a new outdoor structure, where we can hold Bible teaching and leadership training.
Indeed, God has been at work in and amongst the aboriginal communities in Australia. We are so very appreciative of your prayers, partnership, and the commitment of those who continue to minister together, serving as the tangible hands and feet of Christ in these communities.[Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific Region]
Mesoamerica
Haina, Dominican Republic
Genesis missionaries Jessi and Luz began working with a mother church in Haina, Dominican Republic, one year ago to help grow the church. The church and missionaries celebrated the fruits of this growth last month by baptizing nine believers.
Mesoamerica Genesis is an all-inclusive church planting and missionary sending strategy. Every year until 2020, teams of volunteer missionaries will work in coordination with a Nazarene district to begin new congregations in 28 designated sites.
The two children and seven adults baptized were Dorcas, Felix, Jaqueline, Virtud, Lucy, Jennifer, Santa, Dania, and Julia. They were joined by about 35 church members.
One of the women who attended the church was responsible for preparing the baptism program. There was a time of worship and Pastor Edilio Balbuena, pastor of the mother church, shared a message. One by one, Balbuena baptized them with the help of the missionaries. The newly baptized believers spent the rest of the day with their brothers and sisters in Christ, celebrating with food and fellowship on the banks of the river.
Those baptized are being discipled so they will better understand their new life in Christ. They have also been studying the Articles of Faith and are preparing for membership with the Church of the Nazarene. In addition, 12 others are on track to be baptized this year.[Church of the Nazarene Mesoamerica Region]
USA/Canada
Local residents attend at a citizenship class at Hand in Hand, Missio Dei.
Hand in Hand, Missio Dei announced it was recently granted federal approval to operate as a Board of Immigration Appeals recognized site. The BIA offers qualified non-profit organizations and individuals accreditation to practice immigration law in a limited capacity by helping immigrants assess their immigration status and eligibility for citizenship, fill out the appropriate forms, file documents with the appropriate agency, represent them before the Department of Homeland Security, and providing follow-up support through the entire process.
Along with the organization's recognition, three individuals were federally accredited to directly offer legal services. They are Executive Director Thom Nees, Citizenship Coordinator Norma Gallegos, and Case Work Coordinator Edith Zavala.
What started as an initiative led by a dedicated group of volunteers and advocates was formalized in early 2013 through Mission Dei Church of the Nazarene in partnership with World Relief of Spokane. Over the past two years, Hand in Hand has provided education, information, and legal services for more than a thousand individuals in the community under the legal auspices of World Relief. The program focuses on serving immigrants in North Central Washington by walking with them hand in hand through the legal process required to address their unique immigration status problems.
There are approximately 180,000 legal permanent residents in Washington state who currently meet the basic eligibility requirements to become U.S. citizens.
"This comes as an outstanding opportunity for many leaders in different industries in our region to be involved with Hand in Hand as we assist immigrants to embrace and realize the American Dream," said Gustavo Montoya, Board of Directors president. "The program engages their students and clients by emphasizing and demonstrating that U.S. citizenship creates more integration for many immigrants and offers the opportunity to give back, which makes us a more connected and resilient community."
In eastern Washington, there are only six non-profit organizations approved to provide legal services through BIA.
"The process of becoming a BIA-recognized organization is not easy, requiring a generous investment of time and resources, both personally and organizationally," Nees said. "It could not have happened without the support of community partners like World Relief Spokane and the many volunteers that support our cause. With the help of World Relief, our staff, and many dedicated volunteers, Hand in Hand successfully guided and assisted over 800 immigrants over the last year with legal, informational, and educational services consistent with their needs.
“As volunteers, the program has also helped coordinate — in partnership with USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) of Yakima — five citizenship ceremonies out in the community with the graceful generosity of local venues in our region, including Pybus Market, Mission Dei Church, Performing Arts Center in Wenatchee, Sleeping Lady Resort in Leavenworth, and Holden Village, Chelan."
The program currently has more than 200 enrolled students in its classes, offered weekly on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. The Immigration Legal Office is open Monday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
To volunteer for classes, contact Norma Gallegos at 509-888-4833. Interested in joining the Hand in Hand Board of Directors? Contact Gustavo Montoya at 206-790-8000. For donations or more information on how you can contribute contact Mark Sullivan at 509-668-1070. For general information, contact Thom Nees at 509-630-4438 or visit handinhandmd.org. [USA/Canada Multicultural Ministries via NCN News submissions]
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The Olivet Nazarene University Board of Trustees announced last week the establishment of the Martin D. Walker School of Engineering, a milestone that underscores the dramatic growth of the university’s engineering program.
In a career spanning six decades, Martin D. “Skip” Walker epitomized Christian business leadership in guiding and growing a number of leading manufacturing and business enterprises. He and his family have supported countless industry, corporate, and nonprofit organizations through volunteer service. The Walker family has demonstrated strong support for Olivet’s engineering program.
“Skip Walker has had a distinguished professional career as an engineer and business leader, including senior leadership roles with General Motors, Rockwell International, M.A. Hanna Corp., and other industry leaders," said John C. Bowling, Olivet president. “But in addition to his professional success, he represents the qualities and values we celebrate as an Olivet community. His life reminds us that success is not just about titles and positions, but also about significance, which flows from a life of faith, service, and generosity.”
Walker’s career began in the Chevrolet Division of General Motors. He went on to work for American Motors and Rockwell International. Walker also served as chairman and CEO of M.A. Hanna Corp. before joining MORWAL Investments.
He has served on the board of directors for ArvinMeritor, Comerica, the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Lexmark International, Textron, Timken, and a number of groups serving engineering, manufacturing, management, and education. He has been a business advisory board member for Carnegie Mellon University and Northwestern University.
Walker is a former trustee of Kettering University in Flint, Michigan, where he earned his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering. He also completed the Stanford Executive Program and an advanced management program at Michigan State University. He resides in Carmel, Indiana.
“The Walker School of Engineering exists to produce engineers of the highest professional acumen,” Bowling said. “Olivet engineers also see themselves as ‘missioneers’— individuals who eagerly involve themselves in tangible mission opportunities designed to bring engineering knowledge and hope to developing world areas through design, science, and innovation. They are trained leaders equipped for success and eager to be men and women of faith and service.”
Olivet engineering continues to expand
The establishment of the Walker School of Engineering coincides with continued expansion of the engineering program at Olivet. Since its inception, the engineering program functioned as a department within the School of Professional Studies. In recent years, Olivet engineering has grown dramatically as a nationally recognized program that enrolls the second-highest number of majors among the university’s undergraduate offerings. Beginning fall semester 2015, the program expands to add architectural, chemical, and civil engineering to its areas of concentration, which already include computer, electrical, geological, and mechanical engineering.
Olivet’s newly named School of Engineering is housed in the engineering wing added in 2014 to the Reed Hall of Science on the university’s main campus in Bourbonnais, Illinois. To further accommodate the increase in majors and expansion of curriculum, Olivet is overseeing construction to customize 22,000 square feet on the first floor of the Catalyst Innovation Center, a newly acquired facility in Bradley, Illinois, near the Bourbonnais campus. The center will offer modern amenities that provide a creative working environment for Olivet senior engineering projects, business training, and additional activity that supports entrepreneurship, research, and innovation. The engineering space is scheduled to open in fall 2015.[Olivet Nazarene University]
Longtime Point Loma Nazarene College (now University) track & field and cross country head coach Jim Crakes passed away May 7.
Crakes coached for nearly 20 years at PLNC. He worked with more than 100 All-Americans and it was his vision to have the British Olympic track and field team train at PLNC preceding the 1984 Olympics that led to the installation of the synthetic track. Crakes also received numerous Coach of the Year honors in both track & field and cross country.
He will forever be known for constructing one of the most dominant teams in the school's athletic history: the 1991 men's cross country squad. The 1991 team won five meets prior to the national championship, including dominating the Golden State Athletic Conference Championships with a record-setting 17-point performance. Each of the top seven runners were named All-GSAC Performers, which to this day remains as the most all-conference selections Point Loma has ever received in a single-season. This legendary 1991 team was inducted into the PLNU Hall of Fame in 2013.
Crakes retired as the coach of PLNC track & field team in 1995 after working with the squad since 1974. He previously worked as the head coach of USIU, formerly Cal Western, and had a deep attachment to the PLNU campus. Crakes helped Bill Waters win two NAIA National Championships in the decathlon.
Some of the passions of this driven man were his belief that athletes should be self-motivated and responsible and that they should accept his challenge as a mentor who believed in their potential. He was honored by PLNC as the first ever professor emeritus in physical education a year before his retirement.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. [Point Loma Nazarene University]
Northwest Nazarene University Director of Athletics Kelli Lindley announced Scott Flemming as the university's new head men's basketball coach.
He replaces Dave Daniels, who announced his retirement from coaching in April with a record of 34-58 at NNU.
Flemming brings a history of success at the collegiate, professional, and international levels.
"We are thrilled to welcome Scott to the NNU family," Lindley said. "He is a proven winner who has experienced success at several different levels.
"It was clear throughout the search process that Scott has significant support and respect from his former players, co-workers, and staff. We look forward to working with him as he ushers in a new era of excellence for NNU men's basketball."
Flemming begins his duties May 18. Fans can meet the new coach May 22 between 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. during a drop-in breakfast at the Johnson Sports Center on the NNU campus.
"Although I have very much enjoyed my recent coaching positions at the pro level and internationally, I still had a desire to get back to the college game," Flemming said. "The time I spent at several institutions similar to NNU were great days for myself and my family. I really look forward to being a part of the campus community at NNU while doing my best to make a positive impact on our players and the university as a whole.
"NNU is also a place that I can continue to integrate my faith and use it as a platform to share what God has done in my life and be a mentor to others."
Flemming’s collegiate head coaching career began in 1987 at NCAA Division II Nyack College (New York), where he spent three years as head coach and athletic director and led the Warriors to the National Christian College Athletic Association's (NCCAA) National Tournament with a 20-13 record in his final season.
A 1980 graduate of Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Flemming took over his alma mater's program and led the Cougars to a 397-226 record from 1990-2010 while also serving as athletic director. The team traveled to the NAIA Division I National Tournament eight times and won the NCCAA National Championship in 2000. Flemming was named NAIA National Coach of the Year in 1998 and NCCAA National Coach of the Year in 2000.
Flemming was hired as the top assistant coach for the Texas Legends, the minor-league affiliate of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, in 2010. In two seasons, Flemming helped the Legends to a 48-52 overall record and to the NBA Developmental League (D-League) playoffs following the 2010-2011 season.
Most recently, Flemming led the national men’s basketball team of India. He led the team to the South Asia Championship in 2013 and 2014 and to the biggest victory in India basketball history when his team beat China 65-58 in the 2014 FIBA Asia Cup.
"I have learned so much over the last five years, working in the NBA and then as a national team coach,” Flemming said. “I feel I have grown greatly in regards to player development, and that will definitely benefit the players coming through our program at NNU."
While Flemming hasn’t officially begun his tenure at NNU, he has already started working on the most important task at hand: Continuing to build on NNU's successful run to the GNAC semifinals in 2014-2015.
That starts with making sure all of NNU's returners are onboard for the success yet to come for the Crusaders.
"I first need to do my best to retain as many of the present players I can at NNU and start building strong relationships with them," Flemming said. "Although it is late, I will be busy trying to recruit players for this coming year, and even more so for the future.
"I will need to get a staff in place as soon as possible and start creating a vision for our program," he added.
Flemming also holds a master’s degree in communication from Wheaton College (Illinois) and a degree in coaching from the United States Sports Academy (Alabama).[Northwest Nazarene University]
Mike Courtney, 85, of Bethany, Oklahoma, passed away April 16. He was a minister, previously serving in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Florida, and Indiana. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Courtney.
Jim Crakes, 85, passed away May 7. He was a retired track & field coach at Point Loma Nazarene College (now University).
Gloma Jean (Brackett) Cribbis, 85, of Nashua, New Hampshire, passed away May 5. She was the widow of retired minister Ross Cribbis, who served in Ontario, Nova Scotia, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Indiana. Ross Cribbis passed away in 1999.
Doyle Ellis, 83, of Claremont, South Dakota, passed away May 10. He was a retired minister and is survived by his wife, Eva Ellis.
Robert Grosse, 88, of Hanover, Pennsylvania, passed away May 9. He was a retired minister, serving in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Rhode Island, Maryland, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife, Laura Grosse.
W. Clayton Haley, 85, of Bowdoinham, Maine, passed away May 10. He was a retired minister, serving in Maine. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Haley, in 2009.
Anna (Garris) Marvel, 101, of Martinsville, Indiana, passed away May 7. She was the widow of retired minister and evangelist J. Earl Marvel, who served in Illinois and Indiana. J. Earl Marvel passed away in 2000.
Vernita Tink, 97, of Watertown, New York, passed away May 10. She was the widow of retired minister R. Fletcher Tink, who served in Illinois, Ontario, Scotland, England, Maine, and New York. R. Fletcher Tink passed away in 1994.
Mark Wojtal, 63, of Crouse, North Carolina, passed away May 6. He was a minister, serving in North Carolina. He is survived by his wife, Carlyn Wojtal.
For previous editions of In Memoriam, see the "Passings" section 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 news@nazarene.org.[Compiled by NCN News]
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People are our most valued resource. Our committed employees are involved in "Making Christlike Disciples in the Nations" in 159 world areas.
The Global Ministry Center Human Resources Office professionals strive to deliver the highest possible service to our employees, and are responsible for the recruitment, placement and retention of qualified individuals to staff the ministry and administrative positions of the GMC. The many employee services include compensation and benefit administration, payroll, employment, employee relations, training, counseling, organizational communication and events, and workplace programs.
*Volunteer opportunities for GMC ministries are available now. Email bsikes@nazarene.org for details.
Employment Opportunities
Financial Services — Administrative Assistant
Office: Financial Services
Title: Administrative Assistant
Description: This position works under the direction of the general treasurer, primarily providing administrative and clerical support. (Full-time position)
General Secretary's Office — Administrative Assistant
Office: General Secretary's Office
Ministry: General Assembly
Title: Administrative Assistant
Description: Provide programming for online registration program called C-Vent. This position offers a wide variety of duties and is crucial to the success of event planning for the Global Ministry Center. This position will also serve as part of the General Assembly event staff. Exact duties will be assigned depending on candidates strengths, skills, and experience.
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries — Computer Programming Coordinator
Office: Global Mission
Ministry: Nazarene Compassionate Ministries
Title: Computer Programming Coordinator
Description: The person in this position will lead NCM's development team in developing and maintaining NCM's Web applications, systems, and websites. (Full-time position)
Pensions and Benefits — Administrative Assistant
Office: Financial Services
Ministry: Pensions and Benefits
Title: Administrative Assistant
Description: This position focuses on the following priorities: lead/manage special and cyclical projects primarily within the Benefits Services Area (BSA); provide administrative assistance to the administrative director and other staff-level positions; coordinate the education/training priorities of internal staff as well as plan participants; ensure that the appropriate resources and support are provided to complete assigned projects; process customer service inquiries as needed.
Stewardship Ministries — Copywriting Intern (Summer Temporary)
Office: Financial Services
Ministry: Stewardship Ministries
Title: Copywriting Intern
Description: This position supplements fulfillment of the constant writing needs of Stewardship Ministries for Web, social media, and print publications in pursuit of developing holistic, generous disciples. This position works with all members of the Stewardship Ministries team to create and edit copy that accurately depicts and complements the purpose of each project. In addition to copywriting, duties include customer service, social media engagement, and minimum data entry.
To obtain additional information, please call 913-577-0500 and ask for Human Resources.
Location of our Positions
The GMC is the administrative hub for the Church of the Nazarene denominational ministries in 159 world areas. The GMC is conveniently located in Lenexa, Kansas, with easy access to I-35 and I-435 and within short driving distance to Kansas City International airport. All GMC positions report to this location.
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. Resumés are not necessary for entry-level positions, but they are preferred for professional level positions.
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 U.S. Central Time. Completed applications may be mailed or emailed to the attention of the Human Resources Office.
Tell THE Story expands through training seminarLenexa, Kansas
Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International sponsored a week of certification training for Tell THE Story at the Global Ministry Center May 11 through 15. Participants from California, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin discovered new truths and life applications through well-known Bible stories and were challenged to share the Word of God. Through the event, 24 Bible story tellers and three Bible story trainers were certified.
Tell THE Story is a discipling method that helps individuals present the Bible in a way that is simple to receive, remember, and retell.
The next training will be held at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, July 20 through 24. Pre-conference sessions and workshops will also be offered at this summer’s Pastors and Leaders Conferences. For additional information and upcoming events, visit nazarene.org/tellthestory.[Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International]
The Global Ministry Center Human Resources Office professionals strive to deliver the highest possible service to our employees, and are responsible for the recruitment, placement and retention of qualified individuals to staff the ministry and administrative positions of the GMC. The many employee services include compensation and benefit administration, payroll, employment, employee relations, training, counseling, organizational communication and events, and workplace programs.
*Volunteer opportunities for GMC ministries are available now. Email bsikes@nazarene.org for details.
Employment Opportunities
Financial Services — Administrative Assistant
Office: Financial Services
Title: Administrative Assistant
Description: This position works under the direction of the general treasurer, primarily providing administrative and clerical support. (Full-time position)
General Secretary's Office — Administrative Assistant
Office: General Secretary's Office
Ministry: General Assembly
Title: Administrative Assistant
Description: Provide programming for online registration program called C-Vent. This position offers a wide variety of duties and is crucial to the success of event planning for the Global Ministry Center. This position will also serve as part of the General Assembly event staff. Exact duties will be assigned depending on candidates strengths, skills, and experience.
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries — Computer Programming Coordinator
Office: Global Mission
Ministry: Nazarene Compassionate Ministries
Title: Computer Programming Coordinator
Description: The person in this position will lead NCM's development team in developing and maintaining NCM's Web applications, systems, and websites. (Full-time position)
Pensions and Benefits — Administrative Assistant
Office: Financial Services
Ministry: Pensions and Benefits
Title: Administrative Assistant
Description: This position focuses on the following priorities: lead/manage special and cyclical projects primarily within the Benefits Services Area (BSA); provide administrative assistance to the administrative director and other staff-level positions; coordinate the education/training priorities of internal staff as well as plan participants; ensure that the appropriate resources and support are provided to complete assigned projects; process customer service inquiries as needed.
Stewardship Ministries — Copywriting Intern (Summer Temporary)
Office: Financial Services
Ministry: Stewardship Ministries
Title: Copywriting Intern
Description: This position supplements fulfillment of the constant writing needs of Stewardship Ministries for Web, social media, and print publications in pursuit of developing holistic, generous disciples. This position works with all members of the Stewardship Ministries team to create and edit copy that accurately depicts and complements the purpose of each project. In addition to copywriting, duties include customer service, social media engagement, and minimum data entry.
To obtain additional information, please call 913-577-0500 and ask for Human Resources.
Location of our Positions
The GMC is the administrative hub for the Church of the Nazarene denominational ministries in 159 world areas. The GMC is conveniently located in Lenexa, Kansas, with easy access to I-35 and I-435 and within short driving distance to Kansas City International airport. All GMC positions report to this location.
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. Resumés are not necessary for entry-level positions, but they are preferred for professional level positions.
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 U.S. Central Time. Completed applications may be mailed or emailed to the attention of the Human Resources Office.
Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International sponsored a week of certification training for Tell THE Story at the Global Ministry Center May 11 through 15. Participants from California, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin discovered new truths and life applications through well-known Bible stories and were challenged to share the Word of God. Through the event, 24 Bible story tellers and three Bible story trainers were certified.
Tell THE Story is a discipling method that helps individuals present the Bible in a way that is simple to receive, remember, and retell.
The next training will be held at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, July 20 through 24. Pre-conference sessions and workshops will also be offered at this summer’s Pastors and Leaders Conferences. For additional information and upcoming events, visit nazarene.org/tellthestory.[Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International]
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17001 Prairie Star Parkway
Lenexa, Kansas 66220 · United States
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