In This Issue
- Nazarene News from Around the Globe.
- NMI Highlight...International Ministry, Bible Schools and Seminary.
- The One Reason Why Your Schedule is Too Full.
- Regional Praise Reports and Prayer Requests!
- Church Growth Conference Held In Taiwan.
- SEA FSC David Phillips to Undergo Surgery for Cancer.
- AP Region Welcomes New Team Members!
- Prayer Requested for Missionary Hospitalized in Northern Philippines.
- NTC Brisbane Announces Retirement Celebration for Dr. Allder.
- Alabaster Giving Has Big Impact on Seabrook Church.
- Discipling Millennials.
- "Don't let worry kill you. Let the church help." Christianity Today.
- Philippine Team Member's Battle with Cancer Continues
- APNTS Highlights!
- NTC- Brisbane Semester 2 Intensives
- Nazarene News from Around the Globe
- South America announces coordinators for Women's Ministry, NMI
- Denomination Launches Global Youth Justice Movement.
- ANU begins 7-week community outreach initiative
- SNU names Costa Rica research buildings after 2 couples
- NYC opens with focus on image, kingdom.
- Stories Volume 2 - 2015 now available.
- India NYI casts vision for future
- Persecuted Christians arrive safely.
- MVNU Center for Student Successfully funded by donors, Title III grant
- Board of General Superintendents releases statement on same-sex marriage.
- Money magazine lists 4 Nazarene schools among best colleges
- Haitian Nazarenes gather for annual convention
- Armenia churches empower communities through compassionate ministry
- Arkansas church members recovering after van crash.
- Discipleship Place Continues Resourcing Churches Through Mobile App.
- Paris churches put love into practice.
- Nazarene Essentials training expands to South America Region.
- NTC-Manchestor governor passes away.
- South African church holds send-off service for global missionaries
- Panama Central District establishes first church in indigenous area.
- Larry Lott remembered.
- Swaziland Church's Building Project Inspires Field Leader.
- Olivet selects new vice president
- Global Praise Reports and Prayer Requests.
- GMC Employment Opportunities.
- Moving Ministers
- In Memoriam
- NMI Highlight July
International Ministry, Bible Schools and Seminaries~
The Living Mission Curriculum is a great way to inform your church about the International Ministries of the Church of the Nazarene.
This years Living Mission is a compilation of stories and highlights taken from across the six regions of the Church of the Nazarene, as gathered by the Asia-Pacific communications team, led by Todd Aebischer.
For more information click Here
The International Missionary Education Journal (IMEJ) is a free resource and is adapted from the annual adult and children's mission education curriculum and produced by the Global NMI Office. It is intended for congregations who do not speak English as their first language. The English IMEJ is translated into Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Thai (and occasionally other languages). To view the IMEJ translations clickHere
If you have questions or would like to request the IMEJ be translated into another language not listed click Here
Please continue to pray for the Bible Schools and Seminaries - your prayers make a difference in the lives of the students and faculty - and impact the world through these students!
Developing Leaders by Stan Toler
THE ONE REASON WHY YOUR SCHEDULE IS TOO FULL
4 Key Questions for Determining When to Say No
Most of the leaders I know complain about being too busy. Life seems to be moving at warp speed, and electronic media only accelerates the pace. Now nearly everyone has access to your attention, day or night.
As a result, many leaders over commit, taking on too many meetings, too many projects, too many opportunities-not all of which fit either the vision or the time available.
The simple reason why so many leaders' schedule is too full? They don't know how to say no.
In fairness, most of the things we commit to are good things. They're just not the best uses for our time.
Here's a simple grid for evaluating every opportunity, whether it's a lunch appointment or a major new venture. Ask these four questions of every appointment on your calendar. If any of the answers is "no," delete it and move on.
1. Is it God honoring?
Many opportunities seem too good to be true because they are. They may strain the limits of our integrity or appeal only to our baser instincts. Will this new project advance the common good-or is this about your ego? Does it have an eternal dimension, or is money the bottom line?
There's no way to make a morally or ethically questionable venture produce good results.
2. Will it add quality or merely quantity?
Our society believes that more for more's sake is an absolute good, but it isn't. At the end of the day, do you want to be known as the person who sold the most widgets, or the producer who added value with every sale? Will pitching to one more client enhance your ability to deliver quality, or just give you more calls to answer?
Choose the activities that make you and others better, not merely bigger.
3. How will it affect my well-being?
You are the most important resource you possess. And you are no good to your teammates, your boss, or your family if you do not take care of yourself. Yes, there are times when you must run on a physical or emotional deficit in order to push through a hectic season. But that's a lousy lifestyle, and it can't last. Will this meeting improve my ability to be a good leader, or just take more of my precious time? Is this trip necessary to ensure success, or is it just another night on the road?
4. Can anyone do this besides me?
None of us is indispensible, though we often think otherwise. In fact, most of what we do can be done quicker, cheaper, and better by someone else. An important step in evaluating your schedule is to determine your unique value, then concentrate your time on activities that produce that value. Can anyone else respond to these messages? Do I have to be involved in that meeting? Is there someone with greater expertise who can make that decision?
Every day you have a "cash" reserve of 1,440 minutes. You can't afford to waste them on any activity that doesn't add value to your life and advance the goals of your organization. Say yes to what matters most, and no to everything else.
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Regional Praise Reports and Prayer Requests
Asia-Pacific Region
Taipei, Taiwan
Todd Aebischer and Translator D.K. speaking at Conference
"There is definitely a spirit of revival beginning to blow through the churches in Taiwan," stated Regional Communications Coordinator, Todd Aebischer after a 10 day visit to teach and meet with the District leaders and pastors across Taiwan.
Pray for the more than 40 Churches in Taiwan, as they follow the Lord in making Christlike Disciples in their nation, and beyond.
Click here to read more about the visit on our website.BLOG, CHURCH PLANTING, CURRENT, FEATURE, NEWS, TAIWAN DISTRICT, UNCATEGORIZED
CHURCH GROWTH CONFERENCE HELD IN TAIWAN
Taipei, Taiwan: July 14-16, more than 50 pastors and leaders convened on the campus of the Taiwan Nazarene Theological College, to hold their first Church Growth Conference in recent history.
The three-day event featured workshops on church planting, Nazarene Missions International, and communicating Christ through modern media, in addition to lively sessions of corporate praise, worship, and prayer.
“There is definitely a spirit of revival beginning to blow through the church in Taiwan,” shared Regional Communications Coordinator, Todd Aebischer, who taught some of the workshops. “The excitement of the leadership towards expanding the church, for the mission of reaching the lost is evident.”
“During our 10 day visit to Taiwan, we had the opportunity to visit 18 churches,” continued Aebischer. “Churches on the upper floors of high-rise buildings in down-town Taipei to churches tucked into the mountain regions of the far south of the country. There is a hunger for new vision and methods of taking the Gospel to those who have never heard of the hope and peace found through Jesus Christ.”
Please continue to lift the more than 40 churches in Taiwan, their leaders, pastors, and members, as they follow our Lord in making Christlike disciples in their nation.
Southeast Asia Field Strategy Coordinator David Phillips to undergo Surgery for Cancer- Please Pray!
Bangkok, Thailand
Rev. David with wife Naomi
Rev. David Phillips was diagnosed with Colon cancer this week in Bangkok, Thailand.
The tumor was discovered during a regular check up. The cancer does not appear to have spread throughout his body
Please pray for David and Naomi as they finish up some work this week and prepare for surgery, which will take place this coming Sunday, July 26th, in Bangkok.
Click here to read the story on our website.
CURRENT, FEATURE, NEWS, SOUTHEAST ASIA, URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS
SOUTHEAST ASIA FIELD STRATEGY COORDINATOR DAVID PHILLIPS TO UNDERGO SURGERY FOR CANCER – PLEASE PRAY!
Bangkok, Thailand: Rev. David Phillips was diagnosed with Colon cancer this week in Bangkok, Thailand.
The tumor was discovered during a regular check up. The Cancer does not appear to have spread throughout his body.
Asia-Pacific Region
- Praising God for His Provisions, Rapid Recovery, for Pastor Injured while on Work & Witness Trip.
- Prayer Requested for Missionary Hospitalized in Northern Philippines.
- Southeast Asia Field Strategy Coordinator David Phillips to undergo surgery for Cancer- Please Pray!
- General Superintendent Dr. Jerry Porter Released from Hospital - Recovering.
- Praise Report - Pastor Jubilee Thanga and Mother!
- Philippine Team Member's Battle with Cancer continues- Please keep praying!
- Seeking Safety for Persecuted Christians in Middle East- NCM Responding- Needs your help!
- Most Up-to-Date Prayer Requests & Praise Reports for the Global Church - Prayer Mobilization Line.
Taipei, Taiwan
Todd Aebischer and Translator D.K. speaking at Conference
"There is definitely a spirit of revival beginning to blow through the churches in Taiwan," stated Regional Communications Coordinator, Todd Aebischer after a 10 day visit to teach and meet with the District leaders and pastors across Taiwan.
Pray for the more than 40 Churches in Taiwan, as they follow the Lord in making Christlike Disciples in their nation, and beyond.
Click here to read more about the visit on our website.BLOG, CHURCH PLANTING, CURRENT, FEATURE, NEWS, TAIWAN DISTRICT, UNCATEGORIZED
CHURCH GROWTH CONFERENCE HELD IN TAIWAN
Taipei, Taiwan: July 14-16, more than 50 pastors and leaders convened on the campus of the Taiwan Nazarene Theological College, to hold their first Church Growth Conference in recent history.
The three-day event featured workshops on church planting, Nazarene Missions International, and communicating Christ through modern media, in addition to lively sessions of corporate praise, worship, and prayer.
“There is definitely a spirit of revival beginning to blow through the church in Taiwan,” shared Regional Communications Coordinator, Todd Aebischer, who taught some of the workshops. “The excitement of the leadership towards expanding the church, for the mission of reaching the lost is evident.”
“During our 10 day visit to Taiwan, we had the opportunity to visit 18 churches,” continued Aebischer. “Churches on the upper floors of high-rise buildings in down-town Taipei to churches tucked into the mountain regions of the far south of the country. There is a hunger for new vision and methods of taking the Gospel to those who have never heard of the hope and peace found through Jesus Christ.”
Please continue to lift the more than 40 churches in Taiwan, their leaders, pastors, and members, as they follow our Lord in making Christlike disciples in their nation.
Southeast Asia Field Strategy Coordinator David Phillips to undergo Surgery for Cancer- Please Pray!
Bangkok, Thailand
Rev. David with wife Naomi
Rev. David Phillips was diagnosed with Colon cancer this week in Bangkok, Thailand.
The tumor was discovered during a regular check up. The cancer does not appear to have spread throughout his body
Please pray for David and Naomi as they finish up some work this week and prepare for surgery, which will take place this coming Sunday, July 26th, in Bangkok.
Click here to read the story on our website.
CURRENT, FEATURE, NEWS, SOUTHEAST ASIA, URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS
SOUTHEAST ASIA FIELD STRATEGY COORDINATOR DAVID PHILLIPS TO UNDERGO SURGERY FOR CANCER – PLEASE PRAY!
Bangkok, Thailand: Rev. David Phillips was diagnosed with Colon cancer this week in Bangkok, Thailand.
The tumor was discovered during a regular check up. The Cancer does not appear to have spread throughout his body.
David and Naomi Phillips
Please pray for David and Naomi as they finish up some work this week and prepare for surgery, which will take place this coming Sunday, July 26th, in Bangkok.
Asia-Pacific Region Welcomes New Team Members!
Asia-Pacific Region
The Asia-Pacific Region is welcoming the arrival of Collin and Shireen Elliott as our newest team members.
Regional Director, Dr. Mark Louw, had the following to say about the Elliott's arrival:
Read what Dr. Louw has to say about the Elliots, and their appointed ministry on the Region.BLOG, CURRENT, FEATURE, NEWS, REGIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
ASIA-PACIFIC REGION WELCOMES NEW TEAM MEMBERS!
Asia-Pacific Region: The Asia-Pacific Region is welcoming the arrival of Collin and Shireen Elliott as our newest team members.
Regional Director, Dr. Mark Louw, had the following to say about the Elliott’s arrival:
Their coming has been an answer to prayer and a source of great anticipation on my part. Collin and Shireen epitomize servant leadership and have come to the Region from Africa with servant hearts.
The Elliotts have had several years of successful ministry and are coming to the Region to learn and serve, listen and share, encourage and be encouraged, challenge thinking and be challenged by reality. In brief, they’re here to be contributing members of the team.
South African church holds send-off service for global missionaries.
Collin will be serving the Region as the New Initiatives Coordinator (Church Planting, Evangelism and Church Growth), and Shireen has come as Women’s Clergy Coordinator. Working from the Regional office, taking the Church to where it is not yet in creative ways, lies at the heart of Collin’s assignment. The empowerment and development of women in and for ministry lies at the heart of Shireen’s Regional assignment.
Prayer Requested for Missionary hospitalized in Northern
BLOG, CURRENT, FEATURE, NEWS, PHILIPPINE-MICRONESIA, URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS
PRAYER REQUESTED FOR MISSIONARY HOSPITALIZED IN NORTHERN PHILIPPINES
La Trinidad, Philippines: The following prayer request was received from George Miller for his wife Nancy.
Prayer is requested for my wife Nancy. Her legs have been swelling for a few months and she has not been moving around well. This past week she began to complain about pain and that her legs were sore, swollen, and red.
Please pray for David and Naomi as they finish up some work this week and prepare for surgery, which will take place this coming Sunday, July 26th, in Bangkok.
Asia-Pacific Region Welcomes New Team Members!
Asia-Pacific Region
The Asia-Pacific Region is welcoming the arrival of Collin and Shireen Elliott as our newest team members.
Regional Director, Dr. Mark Louw, had the following to say about the Elliott's arrival:
Read what Dr. Louw has to say about the Elliots, and their appointed ministry on the Region.BLOG, CURRENT, FEATURE, NEWS, REGIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
ASIA-PACIFIC REGION WELCOMES NEW TEAM MEMBERS!
Asia-Pacific Region: The Asia-Pacific Region is welcoming the arrival of Collin and Shireen Elliott as our newest team members.
Regional Director, Dr. Mark Louw, had the following to say about the Elliott’s arrival:
Their coming has been an answer to prayer and a source of great anticipation on my part. Collin and Shireen epitomize servant leadership and have come to the Region from Africa with servant hearts.
The Elliotts have had several years of successful ministry and are coming to the Region to learn and serve, listen and share, encourage and be encouraged, challenge thinking and be challenged by reality. In brief, they’re here to be contributing members of the team.
South African church holds send-off service for global missionaries.
Collin will be serving the Region as the New Initiatives Coordinator (Church Planting, Evangelism and Church Growth), and Shireen has come as Women’s Clergy Coordinator. Working from the Regional office, taking the Church to where it is not yet in creative ways, lies at the heart of Collin’s assignment. The empowerment and development of women in and for ministry lies at the heart of Shireen’s Regional assignment.
Prayer Requested for Missionary hospitalized in Northern
BLOG, CURRENT, FEATURE, NEWS, PHILIPPINE-MICRONESIA, URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS
PRAYER REQUESTED FOR MISSIONARY HOSPITALIZED IN NORTHERN PHILIPPINES
La Trinidad, Philippines: The following prayer request was received from George Miller for his wife Nancy.
Prayer is requested for my wife Nancy. Her legs have been swelling for a few months and she has not been moving around well. This past week she began to complain about pain and that her legs were sore, swollen, and red.
We went to the doctor and had an ultrasound of the legs. The ultrasound report showed venous reflux, which means the valves in the veins are not working properly, allowing the reverse flow of blood in the legs. In this condition there is inadequate return of the blood to the heart and there is a danger of blood clots.
So far the doctors do not see any signs of a DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis). Chest X-ray does show some congestion around her heart. Results of other tests will be available today.
Please join us in praying for a diagnosis and recovery for Nancy. George and Nancy Miller have served as missionaries on the Asia-Pacific Region since 1989, serving in Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and now at Philippine Nazarene College in the Northern Philippines.
So far the doctors do not see any signs of a DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis). Chest X-ray does show some congestion around her heart. Results of other tests will be available today.
Please join us in praying for a diagnosis and recovery for Nancy. George and Nancy Miller have served as missionaries on the Asia-Pacific Region since 1989, serving in Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and now at Philippine Nazarene College in the Northern Philippines.
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