Washington, D.C.
US president appoints New York pastor to poverty, inequality council
Gabriel Salguero, co-lead pastor of the Lamb's Church of the Nazarene in New York City, New York, will be appointed to U.S. President Barack Obama's Advisory Council on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships. Read moreGabriel Salguero, co-lead pastor of the Lamb's Church of the Nazarene in New York City, New York, will be appointed to U.S. President Barack Obama's Advisory Council on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, the President announced last week.
According to whitehouse.gov, the council is responsible for:
Identifying best practices and successful modes of delivering social services
Evaluating the need for improvements in the implementation and coordination of public policies relating to faith-based and neighborhood organizations
Making recommendations to the president and the administration on changes in policies, programs, and practices
The council specifically focuses on reducing poverty and inequality and offering assistance to other underserved persons. These emphases align with Salguero's personal interest in issues that affect the Latino community, namely poverty, immigration, and education. In addition to pastoring, Salguero is president of the National Evangelical Latino Coalition and a member of numerous other social justice organizations, including The Evangelical Immigration Table and My Brother's Keeper Alliance. Salguero has been listed among the nation's top Latino leaders by several organizations.
"Serving on a president's advisory council is part of our continued commitment to a biblical public witness," Salguero said. "Scripture teaches us through the examples of Joseph, Esther, and Daniel that access to political power requires responsibility to the most vulnerable. I am extremely humbled to be asked to represent a Hispanic evangelical voice on this council."
Among the other leaders selected for the council are Jo Ann Lyon, general superintendent of The Wesleyan Church, and David Jeffrey, national commander of The Salvation Army. The Wesleyan Church and The Salvation Army are both sister denominations to the Church of the Nazarene. All three are members of theWesleyan Holiness Consortium.
Salguero has pastored the Lamb's Church of the Nazarene since 2005. He is a graduate of Eastern Nazarene College and was recently a featured speaker at the USA/Canada Region's Nazarene Youth Conference.
Bourbonnais, Illinois
Ben Carson speaks at Olivet chapel
U.S. presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson told students Thursday at Olivet Nazarene University that the U.S. was “a place of dreams” for him as he overcame poverty, pursued higher education, and rose to the top of his profession as a pediatric neurosurgeon. Read moreU.S. presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson told students Thursday at Olivet Nazarene University that the U.S. was “a place of dreams” for him as he overcame poverty, pursued higher education, and rose to the top of his profession as a pediatric neurosurgeon.
Carson was the featured speaker at Thursday’s service in the Centennial Chapel on Olivet’s main campus in Bourbonnais. He shared details of his life story, describing his childhood in inner-city tenements in his native Detroit and Boston. His mother, married and divorced early in her life, had a third-grade education and pushed her two sons to excel, Carson explained.
“I was a poor student — about as bad as you could imagine,” he said, also acknowledging anger issues and low self-esteem. “But I learned that if you’re not always looking for excuses, then you start looking for solutions. And that can change the trajectory of your life.”
He said his mother’s insistence on reading helped him develop intellectually, and he began to dream of a career in medicine. He earned a scholarship to Yale and graduated from the School of Medicine at the University of Michigan. At age 33, he became the youngest major division director in the history of Johns Hopkins University, where he directed pediatric neurosurgery for 29 years.
In addition to his presidential candidacy, Carson is recognized for outstanding contributions and numerous historic surgeries in the field of pediatric neurosurgery. CNN and TIME named him one of the nation’s 20 foremost physicians and scientists in 2001. U.S. News & World Report and Harvard University named him one of “America’s Best Leaders.” A 2014 Gallup poll ranked him among the 10 most-admired men in the world. He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Springarn Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the NAACP.
Carson’s visit to Olivet was co-sponsored by the university’s Center for Law and Culture with Freedom’s Journal Institute for the Study of Faith and Public Policy.[Olivet Nazarene University]
Bangalore, India
M+Power: Nazarenes train in India for mission
This summer, 21 potential M+Power volunteers from India and South Asia — along with a group of mentors and trainers — gathered in Bangalore, India, for a Eurasia Mission Orientation. The group spent five days discovering what it means to serve cross-culturally. Read moreThis summer, 21 potential M+Power volunteers from India and South Asia — along with a group of mentors and trainers — gathered in Bangalore, India, for a Eurasia Mission Orientation (EMO), where the group spent five days discovering what it means to serve cross-culturally; 16 interviewed for volunteer placement somewhere on the Eurasia Region.
Mobilization is one of the four regional priorities established by Eurasia Regional Director Arthur Snijder and Annemarie Snijders, coordinator for the M+Power program, which implements the mobilization of volunteers in Eurasia.
This was the second training of its kind; the first was held for European Nazarenes at the Eurasia Region office in June. The purpose of the training is to help people explore a possible call to cross-cultural ministry and train them for missionary assignments in their own nation and culture. The four-day training was divided into two parts. In the first part, mentors underwent training; in the second part, the volunteers. A major portion of the training focused on effective communication on different levels, ranging from facts and worldview to feelings and spirituality.
“I always thought that everybody thought like me,” said mentor Rev. Vijay. “M+Power helped me realize this was my myth. It helped me to see different worldviews through different colored glasses that people wear. Stories to help understand cross-cultural contexts were very helpful. Fundraising tips opened different ideas to prepare myself financially.”
Additional topics included different ways of learning, cross-cultural adaptation, travel tips, how to share one’s testimony without using Christian jargon, and the structure of the denomination.
“I knew the culture is different in every part of the world, but after attending this orientation I was able to realize the various aspects of a culture,” said Miriam, a potential volunteer. “This training also helped to see from their glasses and how to find the points to build bridges. I also realized that working cross-culturally is a serious task but at the same time an opportunity to learn more.”
One of the participants is about to embark on a mission opportunity in the Maldives, a group of islands near Sri Lanka. Others were ready to go out as volunteer missionaries as soon as possible.
“This is a real breakthrough, since the Church of the Nazarene has been in India for over 100 years, and until now, there have been two to four missionaries being sent by India,” Annemarie Snijders said. “During the EMO there were at least six people that were ready and motivated to go out and serve either in India or in South Asia.”[Church of the Nazarene Eurasia Region]
USA/Canada universities announce fall enrollment numbers
Four Nazarene schools released enrollment numbers, including two schools with record years. The reports are based on the 10-day count. Read moreA student checks in at Northwest Nazarene University.
Four Nazarene schools have released enrollment numbers, including two schools with record years. The reports are based on the 10-day count.
NNU announces steady overall fall 2015 enrollment
Northwest Nazarene University Interim President Joel Pearsall announced this year’s enrollment of 2,035 students.
“I am pleased with our enrollment numbers this year," Pearsall said. "But beyond the numbers, I’m delighted by the individuals I’ve personally encountered who are now calling NNU their home. Having just spent time getting to know our freshmen better at Freshman Retreat, I know this class of students will contribute greatly to the NNU community in the years ahead.”
Overall, numbers for 2015 of 1,323 undergraduate and 712 graduate and doctoral students indicate a steady total enrollment number of 2,035 compared with 2,058 students in fall 2014.
For the rest of the story, click here.
Olivet reports record enrollment
Olivet Nazarene University reported the highest enrollment in the university’s 108-year history, including the largest-ever senior class and a record number of students living in residence on the main campus in Bourbonnais, Illinois.
Enrollment figures show a total of 4,916 students, including 1,390 who are new or transfer students. Of nearly 2,900 undergraduates, 2,358 live on campus. The senior class numbers 756.
In Olivet’s School of Graduate and Continuing Studies, enrollment topped 2,000 for fall semester, reflecting the university’s midwest expansion with new regional centers in Indianapolis, Indiana, and Grand Rapids and Grand Ledge, Michigan.
For the rest of the story, click here.
SNU enrolls largest freshman class since 2007
Southern Nazarene University announced the highest incoming freshman class the university has seen since 2007. Total enrollment is 2,254.
“Daily, we see how God is doing something amazing on this campus, and if we continue to work hard and give it over to Him, incredible things are ahead for this university,” said Linda Cantwell, vice president for enrollment management.
For the rest of the story, click here.
Trevecca breaks all-time enrollment record
For the second consecutive year, Trevecca Nazarene University has broken its all-time enrollment record in traditional undergraduate students. After the first week of classes, the university recorded an enrollment of 1,245, marking the first time numbers have topped 1,200 in university history.
Last fall, Trevecca broke a 113-year all-time enrollment record with 1,115 traditional undergraduate students. This year’s numbers reflect a 12 percent increase over that record-breaking enrollment. In addition, the fall enrollment number marks a 25 percent increase in traditional undergraduate students over the past five years.
A large incoming freshmen class and increased number of transfer students, as well as a high retention rate of current students, all played a part.
For the rest of the story, click here.
Kansas City, Missouri
Nazarene Theological Seminary hosts 3rd annual Preachers Conference, celebrates 70 years
Nazarene Theological Seminary hosted the annual Hugh C. Benner Preachers Conference this week. This year’s conference, Local Flavor: Preaching in Context, featured seven preachers from a diverse set of local congregations across the U.S. Read moreNazarene Theological Seminary hosted the annual Hugh C. Benner Preachers Conference September 29 and 30. This year’s conference, Local Flavor: Preaching in Context, featured seven preachers from a diverse set of local congregations across the U.S.
“Our preachers represent a wide range of settings, including a multi-campus church, a modern-day Mayberry, and a church in the heart of New York City,” said Jesse C. Middendorf, general superintendent emeritus and executive director of the NTS Center for Pastoral Leadership, which organizes the conference each year. “We invited them to preach a sermon as they would in their own local context and then reflect with our panelists and audience members on why that sermon was important for their congregation to hear. We were pleased to have more than 200 participants — from 24 states in the U.S. and one province in Canada — gathered in the J. B. Chapman Memorial Chapel here at NTS this week to hear Shawna Songer Gaines, Albert Hung, Javier and Annette Mondragon, Phil Stout, Althea Taylor, Daron Brown, and Brent Hofen. The preaching was powerful, the worship (led by Marvin Jones) was uplifting, and the fellowship was encouraging.”
Following the conclusion of the first day’s conference sessions, a group of nearly 200 NTS students, staff, alumni, faculty, faculty emeriti, and friends gathered at Kansas City First Church of the Nazarene to celebrate "70 Years of Preparing Kingdom Leaders.” During the evening, the seminary’s first president, Hugh C. Benner, was remembered with a special video tribute, as well as by his son and daughter, Richard Benner and Janet Miller. There were also special presentations made to families of those who have recently endowed scholarships in memory of a loved one, including the families of Larry Lott and Paul Orjala; as well as special recognition and thanks given to the family of Marge Smith, who donated a painting in honor of Delbert Gish, former NTS professor and registrar. Ron Benefiel, the eighth president of the seminary, helped to celebrate the importance of “place,” noting the significance of the seminary’s consistent presence in the heart of Kansas City.
Two members of the NTS first class were in attendance at the special dinner: James Holman and Reuben Welch, both of whom entered the seminary in 1945 and graduated in 1948. Steve Estep, president of the NTS Alumni Association, acknowledged all alumni in attendance, asking them to each stand decade by decade, beginning with the 40s and ending with members of the most recent graduating class.
General Superintendent Jerry D. Porter read a letter from the Board of General Superintendents congratulating NTS President Carla Sunberg and the seminary.
“Dr. Sunberg, you and the NTS faculty and staff are part of a rich heritage. You stand on the shoulders of great leaders who have gone before you. Alumni, you are the torchbearers faithfully proclaiming the message entrusted to you. Students, you have answered God’s sacred call and are preparing yourselves to encounter a hurting world with the radical message of amazing grace. This celebration is not merely about the history of an institution, but about God’s faithfulness to and through His servants who have gone before you, and an affirmation that you may rely on this same God to see you through no matter what may come.”
“This week has been a wonderful celebration of what God has done, is doing, and will continue to do at Nazarene Theological Seminary," Sunberg said. "Many great things have happened over the course of the past 70 years and we look to the future with great anticipation as we sense that new winds are once again blowing in and among our community—great things are STILL happening at Nazarene Theological Seminary! Truly God has been faithful, and we give Him all the praise for what he continues to accomplish through our thousands of graduates around the world.”[Nazarene Theological Seminary]
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Africa
Flags of the Nations: Côte d'Ivoire
Each week, the Church of the Nazarene's Global Ministry Center proudly flies a flag of one of the many nations in which the denomination is present in ministry. This week's flag: Côte d'Ivoire, Africa Region. Click "read more" for information on the country, including what year the denomination entered Côte d'Ivoire and how many Nazarenes there are today. Read moreSince 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: Côte d'Ivoire
The Church of the Nazarene officially entered Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) in 1987.
Côte d'Ivoire had a population of 22,848,945 in 2014. That same year, Côte d'Ivoire reported 179 Churches of the Nazarene, 51 of which have been officially organized. Côte d'Ivoire has 11,809 total members.
Located on the Africa Region, Côte d'Ivoire has one Phase 2 district and one Phase 1 district. For more information about the Africa Region, visit africanazarene.org.
* = 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.
Mesoamerica
Panama church promotes giving through royal competition
The Progreso Church of the Nazarene on the Panama Central District recently celebrated the election of Queen Esther. Each year the church elects a new Queen Esther as a way to promote family contributions to the World Evangelism Fund. (slideshow) Read more
Yanis on her float
Queen Esther parade
La Chorrera, Panama
The Progreso Church of the Nazarene on the Panama Central District recently celebrated the election of Queen Esther. Each year the church elects a new Queen Esther as a way to promote family contributions to the World Evangelism Fund.
This year's event began with a time of prayer for Nazarene missionaries. Following praise and worship, Regional Director Carlos Saenz spoke about generosity as it relates to attitude.
Nazarene Missions International President Angelica Quejada thanked everyone who supported this year's five participants. The girls testified about their experience in the collection month, emphasizing all they did to help their neighbors.
Queen Esther 2014 Maryorie relinquished her crown and went on to announce the finalists and the newly elected queen, Yanis, who raised funds for Haiti. The girls' nearly reached their WEF goal.
To conclude the event, the church went on a community parade.[Church of the Nazarene Mesoamerica Region]
USA/CanadaAlbuquerque, New Mexico
Retired missionary Maxine Klineline passes away
Retired missionary Maxine Klineline passed away September 22 after an extended battle with heart disease. She was 92. Read moreRetired missionary Maxine Klineline passed away September 22 after an extended battle with heart disease. She was 92.
Maxine lived her life to the fullest. Born in 1923 in Kansas, Maxine moved to New Mexico as a child, graduating from Albuquerque High School in 1941, Pasadena City College with a nursing degree in 1950, and University of New Mexico in 1977 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
In 1941, Maxine married Gilbert Klineline and they began 30 years of service as missionaries to the southwestern U.S. Indians, serving in Somerton and Winslow, Arizona, and Albuquerque, New Mexico. After retirement, Maxine and Gilbert were active members of the Church of the Nazarene, supporting many events despite declining physical health.
After Gilbert passed away in 2001, Maxine joined the Young at Heart Choir, singing regularly throughout the state of New Mexico and throughout the country twice a year. Through the years, she never lost her heart for ministry and found a real satisfaction in being a part of the dynamic interdenominational choir.
She is survived by her children, Fred, Fran, and Faye, brothers George (Lucille) Roberts, and Oris (Sharon) Roberts, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Maxine was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert, and brothers Gene Roberts in 1967 and Kenneth Roberts in 2012.
A celebration of her life will be held at 4 p.m. on October 11 at Heights First Church of the Nazarene, 8401 Paseo del Norte, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be directed to the Young at Heart Choir, 2404 San Mateo Pl NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Her family extends a heartfelt thank you for the compassionate caregiving of her physicians and staff at Lovelace Hospital, Gentieva Hospice, and for the staff at Rehab Center of Albuquerque. She would tell all of the family often, “They are good to me here.”[NCN News submissions]
Stories to share? Send an email to news@nazarene.org Lenexa, Kansas
Nazarene Foundation hires vice president for gift planning
The Church of the Nazarene Foundation hired Jon Twitchell to serve as vice president of gift planning. He will serve as the regional representative for the U.S. southwest and work from his home in Southern California. Read moreThe Church of the Nazarene Foundation hired Jon Twitchell to serve as vice president of gift planning. He will serve as the regional representative for the U.S. southwest and work from his home in Southern California.
“I'm looking forward to helping local churches and individual donors maximize the value of their giving," Twitchell said. "Serving the Foundation will provide a unique opportunity for me to combine my love of numbers with my passion for speaking and writing."
For the past 14 years, Twitchell pastored the Cape Elizabeth, Maine, Church of the Nazarene. While in Cape Elizabeth, he also hosted Christian radio and video programs and wrote the book Presence: A Pastor's Guide to Funerals. A graduate of Eastern Nazarene College, Twitchell served as the Maine District Nazarene Youth International president from 2002 to 2007, on the Maine District Board of Ministry from 2008 to 2012, and as a funeral home chaplain from 2008 to the present. Melody (Westin) Twitchell, his wife of 18 years, is a piano teacher. She is also a graduate of ENC.
"I consider it a privilege to have Jon join the Foundation's staff,” said Ken Roney, Foundation president. “He will be a valuable addition to our team as we work to partner with individuals and ministries to promote the mission and message of the Church of the Nazarene.”
Jon joined the Foundation staff October 1.[Church of the Nazarene Foundation]
Moving Ministers: September 2015
Compiled by the General Secretary's Office from district reports, Moving Ministers is a monthly listing of Nazarene ministers in new assignments on the USA/Canada Region. Read moreCompiled by the General Secretary's Office from district reports, Moving Ministers is a monthly listing of Nazarene ministers in new assignments on the USA/Canada Region.
Roles included in the latest report are pastor and pastoral service. Entries were received from September 1 to September 30, 2015.
To view the September report, click here.
For previous reports, see usacanadanazarene.org.
Moving Ministers As of: 10/1/2015 from 9/1/2015 to 9/30/2015
Rev. Matthew L. Alexander from Pastoral Service
Waverly First
Waverly TN
to Student on 8/1/2015
MidSouth
Nashville TN
Rev. Jason A. Caddy from Pastor
New Philadelphia First
New Philadelphia OH
to Pastor on 9/27/2015
Dayton Parkview
Dayton OH
Rev. Brian D. Daniels from Pastor
Portsmouth First
Portsmouth OH
to Pastoral Service on 8/17/2015
Mount Vernon First
Mount Vernon IN
Rev. Todd J. Edwards from Unassigned
Northwestern Ohio
Saint Marys OH
to Pastor on 9/27/2015
Fairborn Wrightview
Fairborn OH
Rev. F. Matthew Forrest from Pastoral Service
Lutes Mountain, NB
Lutes Mountain NB
Canada
to Pastor on 9/1/2015
Truro, NS
Truro NS
Canada
Rev. Richard G Griffith from Pastoral Service
Tipp City
Tipp City OH
to Pastoral Service on 9/6/2015
Springfield High Street
Springfield OH
Rev. Bethany M. Grosvenor from Pastoral Service
Norwood
Norwood NC
to Pastoral Service on 10/4/2015
Monticello
Monticello FL
Rev. Shawn Grosvenor from Pastor
Norwood
Norwood NC
to Pastor on 10/4/2015
Monticello
Monticello FL
Rev. Richard C. Humphrey II from Pastoral Service
Archer
Archer FL
to Pastor on 9/23/2015
Arkansas City
Arkansas City KS
Rev. Raymond A Jones Jr. from Pastor
Rock Hill Grace
Rock Hill SC
to Pastor on 8/30/2015
Rock Hill Celebration Place
York SC
Rev. Benjamin L. Kesselring from Pastor
Jacksonville Oak Hill
Jacksonville FL
to Pastor on 10/4/2015
Hartsville First
Hartsville SC
Rev. James M. Leach from Unassigned
Arizona
Chandler AZ
to Pastoral Service on 8/16/2015
East Valley
Apache Junction AZ
Rev. Byron R. Lopez Menendez from Pastoral Service
Owings Mills Latin American First
Owings Mills MD
to Pastor on 8/30/2015
College Park Fountain of Grace
College Park MD
Rev. Greg E. McClain from Pastor
Knoxville
Knoxville IA
to Pastoral Service on 7/26/2015
Pittsfield
Pittsfield IL
Rev. Terry J. Medina from Pastoral Service
Glendale First
Glendale AZ
to Pastor on 8/23/2015
Cayuga
Cayuga IN
Rev. Timothy V. Mezera from Pastoral Service
Decatur First
Decatur IL
to Pastoral Service on 7/11/2015
The Woods
Warren MI
Rev. Jonathan Noggle from Pastoral Service
Naples First
Naples FL
to Pastoral Service on 8/16/2015
Bucyrus First
Bucyrus OH
Rev. James P. O'Connell from Pastor
Nampa Fairview
Nampa ID
to Pastor on 9/7/2015
Camarillo
Camarillo CA
Rev. Joel D. Parsons from Pastor
Sullivan
Sullivan IN
to Pastor on 8/23/2015
Mitchell
Mitchell IN
Rev. Jason K. Pierce from Pastoral Service
Charlotte Trinity
Charlotte NC
to Pastoral Service on 9/13/2015
Fort Mill
Fort Mill SC
Rev. William A. Proulx from Pastor
El Paso Trinity
El Paso TX
to Pastor on 8/9/2015
South Carroll
Eldersburg MD
Rev. Jose L. Sichory from Pastoral Service
Newark First
Newark DE
to Pastor on 8/30/2015
Smyrna Faith
Smyrna DE
Rev. John Stackhouse from Unassigned
Anaheim
Orange CA
to Pastor on 7/1/2015
Corona Canyon Community
Corona CA
Rev. Julianna M. Stevens from Pastoral Service
Columbus Shepherd
Gahanna OH
to Pastoral Service on 9/20/2015
Kansas City Central
Lenexa KS
Rev. R. J. Strickland from Pastor
Living Waters
Kapolei HI
to Pastor on 10/4/2015
Battle Ground Starting Grounds
Battle Ground WA
Rev. Austin J. Troyer from Pastoral Service
Oklahoma City R.O.C.
Oklahoma City OK
to Pastor on 8/24/2015
Tahlequah
Tahlequah OK
Rev. Matthew A. Tygart from Pastor
Cedar Falls Living Water
Cedar Falls IA
to Pastor on 10/4/2015
Powell Harvest Community
Powell WY
Rev. Deborah A. Ward from Pastoral Service
Sparta
Sparta MI
to Pastoral Service on 7/1/2015
Decatur Common Ground
Decatur IN
Rev. Eric P. Ward from Pastoral Service
Sparta
Sparta MI
to Pastoral Service on 7/1/2015
Decatur Common Ground
Decatur IN
Rev. Milton W. Watson from Unassigned
Chicago Central
Bourbonnais IL
to Pastoral Service on 9/1/2015
Rantoul
Rantoul IL
Rev. Gregory L. Wood from Pastor
Excel Enoch Johnson Memorial
Excel AL
to Pastor on 8/23/2015
Jasper First
Jasper AL
Mount Vernon, Ohio
Colton Dixon, Trip Lee among performers at MVNU’s SonFest
SonFest, Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s annual outdoor Christian music festival, welcomed thousands of fans to the campus Grove on Saturday. Gospel Music Association Dove Award Winner Colton Dixon headlined the event, along with many other bands. Read moreSonFest, Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s annual outdoor Christian music festival, welcomed thousands of fans to the campus Grove on Saturday. Gospel Music Association Dove Award Winner Colton Dixon headlined the event, along with many other bands.
“SonFest was phenomenal this year," said Rachel Kuhn, assistant director of Admissions at MVNU. "Between the sunshine, Colton Dixon, Ride Nature, and over 2,300 in attendance, we really rocked it out.
“The feedback has been great and we look forward to our 19th annual SonFest event in the fall of 2016.”
Other bands performing on the two stages were Trip Lee, Leeland, I Am They, Da Mac, Wyndsor, Take the Name, Populis, The Florals, Amena Brown, DJ Opdiggy, Fever Fever, and Ever Burning Bright.
Phil Tuttle (Class of 1999) has been assisting behind the scenes since the event’s beginning 18 years ago.
“I was a student at the very first SonFest, so it was great to be a part of making this year’s event a success," Tuttle said. "There were two stages full of great bands and artists that made Saturday so much fun."
The event also featured a skate park and action sports mission organization Ride Nature, inflatable games, festival food, and more.
To see photos from SonFest, visit MVNU on Facebook.[Mount Vernon Nazarene University]
Nampa, Idaho
NNU receives grant for wildfire research
Northwest Nazarene University professors Dale Hamilton and Barry Myers will use an off-the-shelf unmanned aerial system with an attached camera to fly over affected areas after fires have been extinguished to assess and monitor the effects of the fire. The data obtained will be a significant piece in recovery planning. Read moreNorthwest Nazarene University announced Assistant Professor of Computer Science Dale Hamilton and Associate Professor of Computer Science Barry Myers were awarded a NASA EPSCoR (experimental program to stimulate competitive research) Undergraduate Research Grant to support their research on fire monitoring and assessment technology. The purpose of the NASA EPSCoR Program is to provide more opportunities to areas of the country that have often lacked aerospace research. The first round of funding was received last fall, which allowed research to begin at the end of 2014.
The goal of this project, which has been dubbed FireMAP, as stated in the proposal is to “provide a responsive, affordable, and safe tool to assist with the development of post-fire recovery plans and for updating spatial fuel layers to reflect the effects of the fire on vegetation.”
Hamilton and Myers will use an off-the-shelf unmanned aerial system (UAS) with an attached camera to gather and process data. The UAS will be able to fly over affected areas after fires have been extinguished to assess and monitor the effects of the fire. The data obtained will be a significant piece in recovery planning. The use of UAS is also an economical breakthrough, as, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, it is roughly 10 percent the cost of using manned aircraft.
In preparation for photographing wildfire burns, the FireMAP team collaborated with Tegan Byerly’s engineering class at Vallivue High School to calibrate the UAS imagery. This collaboration was the result of the high school class wanting to contribute to the FireMAP project. By effectively marking a giant ruler across the Vallivue soccer field and flying the drone directly above a designated start point, the team was able to more accurately calibrate the spatial resolution of the imagery taken with the drone at varying heights. By more accurately defining the spatial resolution of the imagery, the FireMAP team was better prepared to go out into the wildfires and acquire more precise data.
During the summer, the team used drones to photograph the aftermath of a wildfire, which allowed them to identify where the fire burned, what was burned, and in turn translate the imagery into usable data that can support prevention research.
Hamilton is confident in the future of UAS use in wildfire research.
“We are very encouraged by the ability of the prototype systems we built over the summer to classify wildland fire extent and severity from hyperspatial UAS imagery," he said. "Our initial success in identifying where a fire burned as well as the vegetation types found outside the burn area bode well for the potential that can be achieved with future research.”
In addition to supporting the two faculty members, the grant will also provide opportunity for undergraduate computer science students to be involved in the FireMAP project. Six NNU computer science majors — Nicholas Hamilton, Tim Mong, Peter Oxley, Johnathan Hamilton, Stacie Zaroban, and Genesis Cruz — are the planned research assistants for the wildfire monitoring and assessment project.
For Hamilton, the emerging field of ecoinformatics is something he plans to research long after FireMAP ends.
“There is an immense amount of research that needs to be done," he said. "From the development of analytics to mine knowledge from data derived from hyperspatial UAS imagery and other data sources to building the capability to manage the voluminous amounts of resulting data, there is enough work to keep me busy while I finish my doctorate, and for the rest of my career.”
For more information on the FireMAP team and their research, visit their website at firemap.nnu.edu. [Northwest Nazarene University]
Tulsa, Oklahoma
SNU Tulsa campus celebrates 25th anniversary
The SNU-Tulsa campus opened in the fall of 1990 and was built to serve the adult population through its bachelor degree-completion and graduate programs. Read moreSouthern Nazarene University's Tulsa campus is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
The SNU-Tulsa campus opened in the fall of 1990 and was built to serve the adult population through its bachelor degree-completion and graduate programs. The first location shared space in a local Church of the Nazarene. The student population quickly outgrew that location and had since moved three additional times before landing at its current location near 105th and S. Memorial.
"What a joy it is to be celebrating Southern Nazarene University's 25 years in Tulsa," said Anne Ghost Bear, SNU-Tulsa campus director. "SNU-Tulsa's strength lies in its remarkable adult learners, graduates, staff, and faculty. Many thanks go to Dr. Gresham and our home campus colleagues for their vision, support, and guidance over the years. SNU-Tulsa is delighted by growth and presence as we anticipate many decades of educational service to come."
SNU-Tulsa currently has its highest enrollment, offering general education courses, four undergraduate programs, and seven graduate degrees.
For additional information about this campus or to view its course offerings, visit snu.edu/tulsa-campus.[Southern Nazarene University]
Nashville, Tennessee
Trevecca’s music department forms songwriting advisory board
The Department of Music at Trevecca Nazarene University announced the formation of a new advisory board. Comprised of a diverse range of producers, songwriters, and music industry professionals, the board will advise the faculty regarding a proposed songwriting certificate program. Read moreThe Department of Music at Trevecca Nazarene University announced the formation of a new advisory board. Comprised of a diverse range of producers, songwriters, and music industry professionals, the board will advise the faculty regarding a proposed songwriting certificate program.
While much of the two-year songwriting program will focus on developing students’ talent and musical understanding, they will also learn vital skills to help them navigate the music industry.
“Students will learn the practical skills they need as songwriters,” said Dean Diehl, director of Trevecca’s music business program. “In addition, they’ll also have the experiences they need to connect to the industry.”
The board will help Trevecca determine the skills, experiences, and knowledge base students will need to receive certification in the program. In addition, advisory board members will continue to help Trevecca connect students to the music industry through quality interactions, apprenticeships, practicums, and internships.
“This is a win for students,” Diehl said. “Nashville is such a rich influence for students interested in songwriting and this will allow them to interact with industry professionals.”
The songwriting advisory board members include:
- Dave Clark is the creative director for Lillenas Music Publishing, producer of two Grammy®-nominated projects, and a well-known songwriter.
- Benji Cowart has been a worship leader for more than 15 years, serving alongside his wife, Jenna. Their songwriting credits include songs for Big Daddy Weave and Ben Catelone.
- Dean Diehl, director of Trevecca’s music business program, is also a member of the faculty at Trevecca’s Skinner School of Business and Technology. He serves as senior vice president of Provident Music Group and has worked with artists such as Casting Crowns, Third Day, and Michael W. Smith during his 20 years in the industry.
- Bart Herbison is the executive director of the National Songwriters Association. He previously worked as a journalist and was instrumental in the passage of the Songwriters Capital Gains Tax Equity Act, which helped songwriters get royalties when their music was purchased through subscription services.
- Dan Huff, formerly of the Christian rock band Whiteheart and the rock band Giant, and has played guitar in sessions with the likes of Michael Jackson, Taylor Swift, and Celine Dion. He has also worked as a producer for Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, and Brantley Gilbert, among others. He is a two-time Country Music Association Musician of the Year.
- Pamela Lewis is the founder and president of PLA Media, a marketing and PR firm. She was a member of the team that launched MTV and has worked with clients ranging from Dolly Parton and the Judds to Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks.
- Mike Meade, vice president of Buddy Lee Attractions, leads the agency’s speaker and guest appearance division. He has also worked with TLE, Tracy Lawrence’s management company, and at his own company, The Meade Group.
- Ralph Murphy is an artist, author, and songwriter. He has written hit songs for Crystal Gayle, Don Williams, Ronnie Millsap, and Randy Travis. He works with ASCAP to facilitate workshops for songwriters as well as protect songwriters’ rights. He is the author of Murphy’s Laws of Songwriting.
- Devon O’Day is a radio broadcaster known for her work with Gerry House and the House Foundation. A voice professional, she has been the voice of Hilton Hotels, KFC, and was the announcer for the Dove Awards for nine years. She is also a songwriter, with songs recorded by George Strait, Trace Adkins, Lee Ann Womack, and others. She owns Hippie Chick Twang Media, has written six books, and narrated more than 20 audio books for Harper Collins.
The creation of the songwriting advisory board was an important step in the proposal process for the planned certificate program. The proposal must now be approved by Trevecca’s School of Arts and Sciences, the university, and the National Association of Schools of Music, the national accrediting agency for music and music-related disciplines. [Trevecca Nazarene University]
In Memoriam
The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received September 28 - October 2, 2015. Read moreThe following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received September 28 - October 2, 2015.
Joan (Burns) Edge, 80, of Thomasville, North Carolina, passed away September 25. She was the widow of retired minister Carrol Edge, who served in North Carolina, Kentucky, and Virginia. Carrol Edge passed away in 2007.
Daniel McNutt, 92, of Fremont, Ohio, passed away September 26. He was a minister, previously serving in Ohio and Indiana. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nora Dean McNutt, in 1999.
Nelson Sharp, 76, of Oak Hill, Ohio, passed away September 28. He was a minister, serving in Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Frances (Simpson) Sharp.
Dorris Styers, 87, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away September 24. She was the wife of retired minister and evangelist Floyd Styers Sr., who served in South Carolina, Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma.
Ronald Wagner, 81, of Boise, Idaho, passed away September 29. He was a retired minister, serving in Colorado, New Mexico, and Idaho. He is survived by his wife, Lynette Wagner.
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]
Human Resources
GMC employment opportunities
Located in Lenexa, Kansas, the Global Ministry Center is the administrative, mission, and service hub for the Church of the Nazarene's ministries in 159 world areas. The following positions are available: Read morePeople 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
Business Center — Senior Mail Technician (Full-time)
Office: Financial Services
Ministry: Business Center
Title: Senior Mail Technician
Description: Process incoming/outgoing mail, deliveries, and provide customer service to GMC employees. Maintain the Business Center, and work on other Business Center work orders as requested. Work with vendors and USPS including attending training and vendor seminars. Handle billing and related paperwork. (Full-time position)
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries — Computer Programming Coordinator (Full-time)
Office: Global Mission
Ministry: Nazarene Compassionate Ministries
Title: Computer Programming Coordinator
Description: Responsibilities for this position include leading NCM's development team in developing and maintaining NCM's Web applications, systems, and websites. (Full-time position)
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries — Donor Strategist (Full-time)
Office: Global Mission
Ministry: Nazarene Compassionate Ministries
Title: Donor Strategist
Description: Under oversight of the director of development, this position is responsible for fundraising through building partnerships and donor/sponsor engagement and communication, including managing the research, design, content, and production of NCM materials for information, promotion, and education. (Full-time position)
Pensions and Benefits — Administrative Assistant (Full-time)
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Ministry: Pensions and Benefits
Title: Administrative Assistant
Description: Responsibilities for this position include leading/managing special and cyclical projects primarily within the Benefits Services Area (BSA), providing administrative assistance to the administrative director and other staff-level positions, coordinating the education/training priorities of internal staff as well as plan participants, ensuring that the appropriate resources and support are provided to complete assigned projects, and processing customer service inquiries as needed. (Full-time position)
USA/Canada Regional Office — Program Assistant (Temporary)
Office: Global Mission
Ministry: USA/Canada Regional Office
Title: Program Assistant
Description: The person in this position will provide a multitude of communication and administrative assistance and support to the USA/Canada youth coordinator on a variety of projects, meetings, and duties. Also coordinates communications, including phone, email, and social media. (Temporary 30 hrs/wk.)
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Stories Volume 3 — 2015 now available
The Church of the Nazarene's Stories DVD series connects churches around the world through the personal accounts of Nazarenes from diverse backgrounds. Read moreThe Church of the Nazarene's Stories DVD series connects churches around the world through the personal accounts of Nazarenes from diverse backgrounds.
This resource, formerly known as the World Mission DVD, is delivered three times a year through an email newsletter. The videos are a collaborative effort between regional communications offices and Global Ministry Center communications personnel and are available to view or download online at nazarene.org/stories.
Volume 3 — 2015
Child Sponsorship: Changing Lives
Ernalyn, the seventh child of a Philippine pastor, discovered a faith family that spans the globe after becoming a sponsored child. Watch Ernalyn grow as she moves from being cared for to caring for others.
We Cannot Stay Quiet
Pastor Fabricio Porto in Brazil learns our weaknesses and limitations give God an opportunity to show His power. Follow Fabricio and his family as they begin a church plant that demonstrates that we can do all things through Him.
Start-Up
Montana, Bulgaria, is considered one of the most economically destitute areas in the European Union. Sergo Slavchov explains how a compassionate ministry center called New Opportunities helped his family prosper.
The Power of Being a Friend
Cheyenne felt like an outsider until girls from her school reached out in friendship. Cheyenne's new friends were only seeking friendship and by doing so revealed the heart of Jesus. The love shown to Cheyenne overflowed to a new life and a higher relationship.
Christ is My Fortress
Artemio had been to many rehab centers for his drug and alcohol addiction, but he always ended up back on the streets of Chiapas, Mexico. One day Artemio met a pastor who introduced him to a different type of life change.
To subscribe to the Stories email, send a message to stories@nazarene.org.
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