Saturday, August 20, 2016

Asia-Pacific Regional Communications of The Global Church of the Nazarene in Manila, Philippians' Around The Region News..."Nazarene in the Olympics, 4 Storms on Horizon, Last Chance to Register for W&W, News and Discipleship Videos Released, John Seaman Update and More!" for Saturday, August 20, 2016, Volume 4 / Issue Number 30


Asia-Pacific Regional Communications of The Global Church of the Nazarene in Manila, Philippians' Around The Region News..."Nazarene in the Olympics, 4 Storms on Horizon, Last Chance to Register for W&W, News and Discipleship Videos Released, John Seaman Update and More!" for Saturday, August 20, 2016, Volume 4 / Issue Number 30



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NMI Convention Just 10 Months Away!
The General NMI Convention is just 10 months away and as we prepare, we want you to be sure you understand the responsibility as a delegate. Although NMI's focus is active mission participation, there are some limits.
The One Heart Many Hands initiative that will be taking place simultaneously will preclude you from participation in the General NMI Convention.
If you plan to participate in One Heart Many Hands, please allow an alternate to serve in your place. You can find the forms for alternate delegates by clicking here. And submit this form to the delegate coordinator.
Questions? Comments? Click Here."Developing Leaders" by Stan Toler
"5 Questions to Ask Before You Quit"
"How to Avoid Making a Bad Decision on a Down Day"
Every leader has been there, that secret place of pain and frustration that has you asking, "Why on earth am I doing this?"
It might be triggered by a bad interaction with a client, coworker, or parishioner, or it could hit you as a perfect storm of stress, fatigue, and conflict. Either way, there's bound to come a day when you'd rather do anything else than what you're doing.
Making the decision to leave a leadership post amid conflict or during a low season could turn out to be a choice you regret. To be sure that you make your transitions for positive reasons, not negative ones, ask yourself these five questions every time you think you want to quit.
1. Am I reacting to a moment, or is this a long-term conviction?
Everyone has down days or even longer periods. But low moods, like the conflict, fatigue, or busyness that produces them, usually pass. Don't make a permanent decision based on a temporary feeling. When the time is right to move on, you will likely have felt that for some time.
2. Am I being driven to escape or achieve?
Some leaders develop the habit of dealing with problems by leaving them for something else. When things are difficult, you may have a strong flight reflex. You just want to get away. If your environment is truly toxic, that might be necessary. Generally, however, it's best to make career decisions based on opportunity. If you're drawn to a new challenge or prospect for achievement, your feeling may be worth paying attention to. Otherwise, wait awhile.
3. What's the best choice I can make for others?
It might surprise you that even Jesus wanted to quit at one point. In the garden of Gethsemane, he prayed that he might be released from his mission. But he concluded the prayer with these words, "Not my will, but yours be done" (Luke 22:42).
4. Five years from now, will I be glad I made this choice?
Hat tip to Andy Stanley for this great leadership question. Give yourself the gift of perspective by taking the long view. Don't think so much about the next five days. Look at the effect of this decision over the next five years.
5. Am I quitting or leaving?
Quitting is often motivated by fear, self-pity, or a lack of imagination. It's almost never the right move. Leaving is a deliberate, thoughtful choice to end one season in order to begin another. Leave if you feel the need, but don't quit.[Stan Toler]
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Regional Praise Reports and Prayer Requests
Asia-Pacific Region

BLOG, PHILIPPINE-MICRONESIA, URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS
TEAM MEMBER FROM THE PHILIPPINES SENDS PRAISES, REQUESTS PRAYER
Philippines: Team member in the Philippines Dee Sudnick, is very grateful for the blessings God is pouring out in her ministry. She praises God for the donation of funds pledged for the school at the Ormoc Church of the Nazarene. She also thanks the Lord for a good beginning to the school year at Faith Academy Middle School; she currently teaches there.
Dee appreciates all your prayers! Please continue to pray for her, specifically for the following:
  • For the 32 new students attending Faith Academy Middle School this year. There are a lot of changes for students at middle school age and flying to a different country to attend a boarding school is an even larger adjustment.
  • For Dee, as she is in the throes of teaching science, serving on committees, coaching volleyball, coordinating testing, juggling life and work and other ministry. May she be able to establish a good balance for how she could live her life as a reflection of Christ in the Philippines.
  • For this year’s teachers at Faith Academy. A few openings remain for teachers and they trust and pray that God will bring the right people to minister in these positions.



BLOG, SOUTHEAST ASIA, URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS
PRAISES FROM TEAM MEMBER IN THAILAND!
Thailand: Lisa Lehman, our team member in Thailand and Literature Coordinator for the Asia-Pacific, shares the following praises:
  • Reconnection with several key prayer warrior partners while on home assignment.
  • Provision of a wheelchair- accessible van for her parents.
  • Answered prayer for her back pain- she once shared the need in a prayer meeting, and a chiropractor attending the prayer meeting followed up with a free treatment that same evening, and by the next morning she felt better.
  • Growth in prayer and discipleship across churches and districts in Southeast Asia.
  • God is truly good with how he is working in Lisa’s life and the people around her. Please continue to pray for her while she is on home assignment,
  • That she will not re-injure her back while lifting luggage.
  • Pray for the timely processing of her visa in time for her return to Thailand in October.
  • Let’s also join her in prayer for the ministry in Southeast Asia, specifically for more laborers to join the team in the field and for the completion of two book printings.



URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS
PRAYER REQUESTED FOR MISSIONARY’S MOTHER
Please pray for the mother of A—, a teacher in a Creative Access Area. A—’s mother went into the hospital last week to have a procedure done and was admitted due to a low oxygen level. She was then moved to ICU and although there has been some improvement, the pulmonary doctor says the fluid in her lungs is likely from poor kidney function or congestive heart failure. The family is awaiting a diagnosis. A— was to have returned later this month to the CAA where she serves, but that is now in question due to her mother’s condition.


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Please Pray for the People of the Islands and SE Asia- Multiple Storms
Asia-Pacific
As we look at the weather charts today, we see some disturbing images.
There are currently four low pressure systems churning toward our islands of the Western Pacific and the Southeast Asia Peninsula.
Heavy rain and flooding are expected to affect areas in the region.
Stay alert! Follow the link for the full details.

CURRENT, FEATURE, NEWS, PHILIPPINE-MICRONESIA, SOUTHEAST ASIA, URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE ISLANDS AND SE ASIA – MULTIPLE STORMS
Region: As we look at the weather charts today, we see some disturbing images. There are currently four low pressure systems churning toward our islands of the Western Pacific and the Southeast Asia Peninsula.
The following emergency messages have been issued:
As of 1:00 pm on August 18, tropical storm Dianmu was estimated to be 189 km east-northeast of Haikou, China and forecast to move west at 7.5 km/hour towards northern Vietnam. The Vietnamese National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting predicts that Dianmu will make landfall in the northern region of Vietnam near Nam Dinh and Thai Binh provinces in the afternoon of Friday, August 19 with estimated maximum winds reaching 102 km/hour. Heavy rainfall with localized flooding is expected for the northeastern provinces of Vietnam.
Many areas have already been saturated with heavy rain. Please keep those who live in these areas in your prayers![Download Please Pray for the People of the Islands and SE Asia - Multiple Storms as PDF]
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N. America Regional Work & Witness Conferences Just 3 Weeks Away!
USA
When Moses was tasked with leading the Children of Israel out of Egypt, he faced a seemingly insurmountable task. How on earth could he accomplish it. God asked him the following question, "What is that in your hands?"
"Then the Lord said to him, "What is that in your hand?" "A staff," he replied."- Exodus 4:2 - NIV
This question is just as relevant for us today as it was more than 2,000 years ago. What is in our hands? How can we place our God-given gifts, passions, skills, and abilities, back into His hands to be used for His Glory?
COME FIND OUT!
Invite someone to come with you! Ask just about anyone who has engaged in Work and Witness and they will tell you, that it is one of the most transformational things they have done!

Click here for more information and for the link to register!
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Prayer Requested for Team Member in Myanmar
Southeast Asia
Samuel Yangmi, team member in Southeast Asia is requesting prayer. There has been hemorrhage in his left eye, and it seems like his condition is getting worse. According to the doctor, it looked like he might have to undergo vitrectomy. He was scheduled for a final check-up this week before the surgery.
But God has a different plan! On Wednesday evening, Sam and his wife Lumae sent an update of what happened during the final check-up and shared the wonderful news.
What happened during the check-up? What did the doctor say? If Sam's story won't make you believe in the power of God's healing, I don't know what will!
Don't miss this praise update! Click here to find out! 

FEATURE, URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS
*** UPDATE- PRAYER REQUESTED FOR TEAM MEMBER IN MYANMAR
Southeast Asia: Samuel Yangmi, team member in Southeast Asia is requesting prayer. Please see the following request:
As many of you have been praying for me concerning my left eye hemorrhage, it seems that it is going to require a vitrectomy. I’m going in tomorrow (Tuesday 08/16/2016 PHT) to have a final check up and Wednesday or Thursday schedule the surgery.
Continue to pray for the doctor Nimit Ittipunkul MD will be doing the surgery. Will keep you posted as we now leave it to the Lord and the hands of the doctors.
It has been a good 4 months that I wake up hoping to see better but a 2nd and 3rd hemorrhage has indicated to the doctors, they should go in and repair it less the retina becomes detached.
In His hands,
Sam
*** Update as of 17- August:
We received an update from Sam and Lumae last night and we are very happy to share a miracle unfolding!
After numerous tests, Dr. Nimit found that there is no detachment and damage to Sam’s retina. Somehow the doctor has seen a great improvement on the condition of Sam’s eyes, that vitrectomy might already be too evasive of an approach. Instead, new medications are recommended for injection to clear the hemorrhage. Dr. Nimit will be discussing with another doctor on lesser evasive solutions to the problem.
Sam is very thankful for your prayers, and amazingly, he feels his vision is improving because of them!
Let us continue to pray for Sam and Lumae. Sam is scheduled for another appointment with the doctors on the 25th to deliberate on the doctors’ plan of action. Please pray for Sam’s doctors as well, that God will show them what needs to be done to bring comfort and healing to Sam.[Download *** Update- Prayer Requested for Team Member in Myanmar as PDF]
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In Christchurch NZ, Job and Ministry Opportunities Coincide!
New Zealand
Photo Credit - P. Stalder It was a normal lunchtime in the city of Christchurch New Zealand on February 22, 2011. Suddenly a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck. The devastation to the city centre was huge and 183 people died. Many people left the city. Many houses, factories and commercial buildings have had to be rebuilt.
Five years have passed and the city is still recovering and rebuilding. And they want you to be part of this process! If you would like to give living and working in New Zealand and developing youth and children's ministry a shot, then you might want to take a look at this!
Don't miss this incredible opportunity! Click here to find out!

AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND, BLOG, CURRENT, URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS
IN CHRISTCHURCH NZ, JOB AND MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES COINCIDE!
New Zealand: It was a normal lunchtime in the city of Christchurch New Zealand on February 22, 2011. Suddenly a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck. The devastation to the city centre was huge and 183 people died. Many people left the city. Many houses, factories and commercial buildings have had to be rebuilt.
Image from bbc.co.uk
Five years have passed and the city is still recovering and rebuilding. The Church of the Nazarene in Avonside was damaged but the congregation was able to continue meeting in the church hall. Now the sanctuary is being strengthened and will soon be reopened to the public. It is the only Nazarene church in the beautiful scenic South Island of New Zealand.
Are there Nazarenes who would like to come and work in Christchurch and at the same time help in restarting the church? We have a small congregation but we need help. Would you like to give 2 – 5 years living and working in New Zealand and at the same time help to develop youth and children’s ministry? We need musicians, worship leaders, intercessors, small group leaders and the like.
Get the chance to earn a living and experience a new life in New Zealand, doing all of these while serving God and his people! For more information and a list of opportunities, click here.
Please pray for Christchurch as they continue to rebuild their city. Pray for our fellow Nazarenes as they display resilience, hope and faith in the Lord during this time.[Submitted by: Neville Bartle]
Feature Image by Photographer: P. Stalder (English user page) / P. Stalder (deutsche Benutzerseite) – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2543660[Download In Christchurch NZ, Job and Ministry Opportunities Coincide! as PDF]
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SDMI Asia-Pacific Region
The mission of the Church of the Nazarene is to make Christlike disciples among the nations.
But how do you actually do it? 
Asia-Pacific Discipleship Coordinator Grant Zweigle addresses this question. In this video entitled, "We Make Disciples," he shares on the mission of making Christlike disciples in the context of our time, place, generation and culture.
Drawing from John Wesley's disciple making strategy, this video and accompanying resources are intended to inspire and equip the church to implement a Wesleyan vision for making Christlike disciples that is both relevant and practical for today.
Read about how Grant Zweigle, the discipleship coordinator on the Asia-Pacific Region, developed this resource and why.

We Make Disciples Video

DISCIPLESHIP, FEATURE, NEWS, REGIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, RESOURCES, SDMI
DISCIPLESHIP IN TODAY’S CONTEXT: MAKING CHRISTLIKE DISCIPLES THE NAZARENE WAY!
SDMI: The mission of the Church of the Nazarene is to make Christlike disciples among the nations.
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.”- Matthew 28:19-20 (NIV)
But how do you actually do it?
Asia-Pacific Discipleship Coordinator Grant Zweigle addresses this question. In this video entitled, “We Make Disciples,” he shares on the mission of making Christlike disciples in the context of our time, place, generation and culture.
Drawing from John Wesley’s disciple making strategy, this video and accompanying resources are intended to inspire and equip the church to implement a Wesleyan vision for making Christlike disciples that is both relevant and practical for today.
As discipleship coordinator on the Asia-Pacific Region, Grant Zweigle developed this resource to encourage the churches on his region to find contextually appropriate ways to connect the people in their churches and communities with one another, in order to build each other up in love, until all reach maturity in the faith, are renewed in the image of God, and empowered by the Spirit to joyfully participate in the mission of God for the life of the world.
Watch and learn how God works through “Means of Grace.”
Together, we make disciples.



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Teaching Assignment Awaits In Papua New Guinea - Is God Calling You?
Melanesia South Pacific Field
Are you a certified teacher with a passion for missions? Have you ever dreamed of taking your gifts, skills, education and love for children, to a place significantly off the beaten path?
The MK (missionary kid) school at Kudjip Nazarene Hospital mission station is in need of two teachers, one for grades 1 thru 7 and another for 8 thru 12. These positions are one-on-one teaching of approximately 4-7 students per year. These students are the children of the missionaries stationed at Kudjip Hospital or the Melanesia South Pacific Field Office.
By filling the role of a teacher of missionary children, other parents in full-time mission positions can know that their children's educational needs are being met. This is a great opportunity to serve by mentoring, teaching and loving the children of our missionaries.
Are you feeling a call to go outside of your comfort zone in service to our Lord? When we place what we have in God's hands, it is amazing what He can do.
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Regional Announcement
Prayer is requested for Michigan District Superintendent John Seaman, who was hospitalized this week in Tennessee while visiting family.
Dr. Seaman currently serves as District Superintendent on the Michigan District. He is also a member of the Church of the Nazarene's General Board and a former missionary. Dr. Seaman continues to undergo tests to determine appropriate treatment.
The Seaman family released a statement on Thursday.
Let us continue to lift Dr. Seaman and his family in prayer. May they seek the Lord in their decisions and remain faithful to Him during these challenging times.
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Asia-Pacific Region
INITIAL PUBLIC LAUNCH!
Does engaging the Word of God truly lead to life transformation?
The Center for Bible Engagement has surveyed more than 200,000 people, ages 8-80, across 20 countries, 75 denominations and most major religions.
What did they find?
The Power of 4 Effect
APNaz Connect is the Asia-Pacific Region's Mobile Application to help you and those whom you are discipling, actively engage the Word! An included spiritual assessment will customize the app to deliver scriptures that speak to you personally. Sign up for a specialized devotional track on a topic of interest like Anger, Worry, When Life Hurts, Growing Spiritually, Engaging the Scriptures, and more.
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Regional Announcement
As General Assembly 2017 draws closer and planning increases by the day, the Church of the Nazarene's General Secretary's Office requests opinions from Nazarenes around the world on their expectations for the event.
The denomination's 29th General Assembly and Conventions are 21-30 June 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
To submit your thoughts and ideas
click here!
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APNTS Career Opportunities
Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary

Know what's in store! Click here to view their website!
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Around the Region News Archive
Asia-Pacific
Do you remember seeing a particular story in one of our weekly newsletters?
Are you wishing you could send a copy of a previous newsletter to a friend? Be sure to check out the Around The Region Weekly Newsletter Archive.
Click here to find out more about the Archive.
This newsletter is a ministry of your Asia-Pacific Regional Communications Office. Please submit questions or comments to: Regional Communications Coordinator
Connie Aebischer - Editor - Around the Region News
Writers: Ingrid Kiper, Laurice Maggay
World Mission Communications Asia-Pacific
Ortigas Avenue Extension
Taytay, Rizal, Philippines
Around the Region is released each week on Saturday. If you have news to share, please forward to our office by Friday at noon (PHT).
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The Global Church of the Nazarene News: "Louisiana flood response" The Global Church of the Nazarene CommunicationN News in Lenexa, Kansas, United States "This week in the Church of the Nazarene..." Volume 1633 for Friday, 19 August 2016
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USA/Canada Region
Nazarenes respond as Louisiana flooding creates major disaster
A boat motors between flooded homes on Saturday after heavy rains in the region in Hammond, Louisiana. (AP photo)
A deluge of unusually heavy rains late last week caused unprecedented flooding in southern Louisiana and parts of Mississippi. At least 13 people died in the record-level floods, which also forced tens of thousands of people from their homes. Thousands of families are in shelters and cannot return home.
Entire neighborhoods have been swamped since approximately 25 inches of rain fell over the course of just a few days.
More than 20,000 people had to be rescued from flood waters by the Coast Guard. Victor and Teese Boyd, who pastor the Baker, Louisiana, Church of the Nazarene, were among those rescued with only what they could carry.
The Boyds “lost everything—vehicles, contents, and parsonage,” said Chuck Fountain, Louisiana district superintendent.
According to Fountain, several Nazarene churches were also affected by the flooding, and several church members were displaced after their homes flooded.
"Our hearts are heavy with the loss of life, property, and livelihoods as a result of the horrendous floods in Louisiana,” said Bob Broadbooks, director of the Church of the Nazarene’s USA/Canada Region. “Compassionate Nazarenes are already mobilizing resources to help. Thank you for your prayers and support."
How to help
Pray
Please pray for those grieving the loss of loved ones. Pray for individuals and families who lost their homes, especially vulnerable children and senior adults. Pray that people would know God’s comfort and peace, and for churches working to meet their neighbors’ urgent needs.
Give
Churches and individuals around the world can provide support through theUSA/Canada Disaster Response Fund. Donations will be used for immediate needs, as well as long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts.
To send donations by mail:
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, MO 64184-3116
Be sure to put 127078 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
Be sure to put 127078 in the Memo area.
For any other country, give through your local church or district, designating your gift to USA/Canada Disaster Response.
Go
If you are interested in taking a volunteer team to help with the clean-up efforts, emailbrnazrelief@gmail.com.
Send
Specific items have been requested, as listed. Before collecting items, please emailbrnazrelief@gmail.com to get any updates on needs and instructions on how to ship them. (Note: Please do NOT send items that are not on this list. The Nazarene response teams are not set up to distribute additional items.) Also, keep in mind that unless you are receiving corporate donations, it will often be cheaper to send financial donations that allow teams to purchase supplies locally without the costs of shipping.
For those wishing to send supplies, the following are needed: Bottled water, bleach, gloves, masks, boots, 2-gallon yard sprayers, mops, buckets (1-5 gallons), shovels, utility knives, spray bottles (for bleach), battery-powered power tools, fans, generators, gift cards (for stores in the Baton Rouge area).[Nazarene Compassionate Ministries] Read more
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Manzini, Swaziland
Longtime Scottish missionary doctor Samuel Hynd passes away
Dr Samuel Hynd (left) with business mogul Natie Kirsh in an undated picture. (Swazi Observer photo)
Dr Samuel Hynd, a longtime Scottish missionary to Swaziland, passed away August 18 at the age of 91.
Hynd was born on 19 December 1924 in the home of his grandfather, George Sharpe, the founder of the Church of the Nazarene in the British Isles. At the age of six months, he travelled with his parents, Dr and Mrs David Hynd, to Swaziland, where his parents founded the Raleigh Fitkin Memorial Hospital and the Manzini Mission Station. The later founding of schools and colleges made this the largest mission station of the Church of the Nazarene.
Samuel Hynd returned to Glasgow for his medical studies, serving as district president of the Nazarene Young Peoples' Society (now Nazarene Youth International) and being one of the initiators of the annual conference-holidays known as "Institute." He graduated in 1950 and was appointed a Nazarene missionary to Manzini, succeeding his father as head of the station in 1961.
After the independence of Swaziland, Hynd served as minister of health in the government of King Sobhuza II and was later the doctor in charge at the birth of the prince who became the present king of Swaziland, Mswati III.
Over the decade following his 80th birthday, Hynd raised funds and established a new clinic to combat the AIDS epidemic.
Hynd was made a commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire by the Queen in 1998.
His last visit to Glasgow was to open the new Parkhead Church of the Nazarene.
To read more about Hynd's life, see Engage magazine. Read the Swazi Observer storyannouncing his passing. Read more
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Nashville, Tennessee
Michigan DS hospitalized
Prayer is requested for Michigan District Superintendent John Seaman, who was hospitalized this week in Tennessee while visiting family.
A member of the Church of the Nazarene’s General Board and a former missionary, Seaman continues to undergo tests to determine appropriate treatment.
The following statement was released Thursday by the Seaman family:
Wonderfully encouraging news today and answers to your faithful prayers! John is breathing on his own, and he is off the ventilator! He is responsive, communicating, AND funny! Yesterday, we were not at all sure that would happen, and we are praising the Lord! John has been through so much, and he really needs to rest. At this point he only knows that he has had some seizures, that they seem to be under control, and that he is doing well, for which we are praising God. 
Our son, Lauren, and daughter, Ketly, and their spouses and children are all here. Kendra and Chuck arrive this afternoon. We are asking for special prayer for Kendra. She is very vulnerable to seizures herself these days, and this crisis with her dad has been very difficult for her, so please pray the Lord will protect her during this stressful time. 
We will be needing to make some critical decisions in the next couple of days as to further treatment. We are deeply grateful for your prayers and can testify to God's very specific answers! We are confident in the truth of one of our family's life verses: Proverbs 3:5-6[Proverbs 3:5 Trust in Adonai with all your heart;

do not rely on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge him;
then he will level your paths.
]! Keep praying for a miracle knowing that above all, we want what God wants!
John was elected superintendent of the Michigan District in 2003. Prior to serving as district superintendent, he and his wife, Linda, served as missionaries to Martinique and Côte d'Ivoire from 1976 to 2003.
More information will be posted as it is released. Read more
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Gweru, Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe pastor opens extension center, trains next generation of pastors
Zimbabwe West District Superintendent A. Nyoni
In 2002, Noah Sibanda graduated from Africa Nazarene University in Nairobi, Kenya, with a master's degree in religion. In August of that same year, Sibanda returned to his home country of Zimbabwe, where Zimbabwe West District Superintendent A. Nyoni asked him to take over a small church in the city of Gweru, the third largest city in Zimbabwe.
Although the city is large, there was only one church in the entire city. Sibanda knew that the first work he had to do was win souls for Christ and then train them so he could have a team of soul-winners.
Phase two of Sinbanda's vision was to start an extension centre for theological studies. His first class had 12 students, all of them from his church. In 2012, after four years of class, 12 students from Mkoba Church of the Nazarene graduated with a diploma in theology from Nazarene Theological College–Central Africa.
"It was a joy on the 17th of July 2016 to witness six church plants being organised by the Zimbabwe West District Superintendent Rev. A. Nyoni," Sibanda said. "The churches organized were Woodlands, Game Park, Riverdale, Mkoba North, Ascot, and Quarry Churches of the Nazarene."
The third phase of the vision was to plant new churches. The team in the Gweru Zone has successfully planted 13 new churches. Six of those churches are large enough to have dedicated pastors and also well-informed congregants in holiness teaching and Nazarene doctrine.
"We praise God for the good work God has done through this amazing team of soul-winners," Sibanda said.[Church of the Nazarene Africa Region via Out of Africa] Read more
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Ganta, Liberia
Liberia project empowers women through training
Liberia was ravaged by the Ebola crisis as well as civil wars over the last decades, reducing the male population. Many women must now provide for their families.
In partnership with Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, the Nazarene Women's Project has been in operation since 2001. Edith N'Boyou, a pastor's wife and the project founder, explained that the program's aim is "... for the people to be empowered to help their families and community and to be a witness ... to share their Christian faith with people in the area."
Not only do the students learn to make baked goods during the nine-month program, but they also learn the process of batik and soap making. The program also includes a spiritual element, as the women study the Bible during daily devotions.
"Visiting the Nazarene Women's Project in Ganta, Liberia, I was instantly impressed with the diligence of the girls who were busily stirring cornbread batter and who had already baked sumptuous potato bread muffins," Nazarene missionary Monica Carr said. "They also had bread dough rising in pans ready to bake in the innovative round aluminum oven, heated with coals placed underneath and on top."
Grace Daniels, a student and class president of the group, said the program has been a big help.
"It helps me learn how to manage and set-up a business," she said.
Not only does the program benefit its students, but the baked goods they make provide healthy snacks for the children of the adjoining church-run school, as well as provide soap and batik for the community.
When asked about her future goals for the program, Edith said she hopes to incorporate a showroom for her goods so that people in the community can more easily see and buy the products.
"I can personally vouch for the potato bread muffins, as the verse, 'Taste and see that the Lord is good,' comes to mind (Psalm 34:8)," Carr said.[Church of the Nazarene Africa Region via Out of Africa] Read more
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AfricaFlags of the Nations: Burkina Faso
Since September 1, 2009, the Church of the Nazarene's Global Ministry Center (GMC) proudly flies a flag each week of one of the many nations in which the denomination is present in ministry. Leaders were invited to send a national flag to be flown at the GMC alongside the flag of the United States*. The national flags rotate weekly, and photos of them raised are sent to the church leaders of that country.
This week: Burkina Faso
The Church of the Nazarene officially entered Burkina Faso in 1997.
Burkina Faso had a population of 18,931,686 in 2015. That same year, Burkina Faso reported 100 Churches of the Nazarene, 18 of which had been officially organized. Burkina Faso has 3,846 total members.
Burkina Faso is a Phase 1 district on the Africa Region. 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.
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Manila, Philippines
Asia-Pacific Region announces new strategy
District superintendents, field strategy coordinators, ministry coordinators, and special guests gathered together from across the Asia-Pacific Region for a conference in Manila, Philippines, August 8 to 12.
Throughout the conference, participants sought the Lord’s leading, grew in knowledge of Christlike leadership, and prayerfully committed to a common vision and strategy for reaching the Asia-Pacific Region for Christ.
Regional Director Mark Louw shared 441, a vision that God has placed upon his heart for Kingdom impact. The new strategy is derived from John 4:41: “And because of his words many more became believers” (NIV).
“My vision is for the Church of the Nazarene to be a Spirit-led, disciple-making movement, wherein all are intentionally growing in their faith and confidence, equipped and empowered to disciple and lead at least one other to faith in Jesus within four years, and for each equipped and resourced local congregation to give birth to another every four years,” Louw said.
Conference highlights include messages from the Word presented by Global Clergy Development Director Stan Rodes and special presentations brought by regional ministry coordinators.
Rodes’ messages centered around the theme Grace for Life.
"On the first day of the conference, there was such an incredible movement of the Spirit," said Todd Aebischer, regional communications coordinator. "As Stan finished, there was an invitation to prayer. The front of the room was lined with those seeking a renewal of their experience of God’s grace. It was truly a powerful time."
The conference ended with a communion service and challenge to go forth in the power of the Lord.
"We are looking forward with great anticipation to what the Lord is going to accomplish on the Asia-Pacific Region in the days ahead," Aebischer said. [Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific Region] Read more
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USA/Canada
Boyne City, Michigan
Chuck Fowler remembered
Charles "Chuck" Fowler passed away peacefully August 14 surrounded by family and friends after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 56.
Fowler was born September 22, 1959, in McLeansboro, Illinois, to Clark and Betty (Park) Fowler. He grew up in Griffith, Indiana, and attended Griffith High School and Olivet Nazarene University. On August 3, 1979, Chuck married Pamela True in Muncie, Indiana.
Pastor Fowler began his 25-year career as a pastor in South Haven, Indiana, before moving to Boyne City, where he was the pastor of the Boyne City Church of the Nazarene for 20 years. He had a true love for serving God and helping people, touching countless lives over the years. He was an active volunteer for The Salvation Army and a member of the Boyne City Ministerial Association.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Pam Fowler; daughter, Sarah Fowler (Zach Crinnion); son, Andy Fowler; “favorite” daughter-in-law, Missy Fowler; granddaughter Andrea Fowler, who he would proudly tell you “lit up his world;” mother, Betty Fowler; brother, Craig Fowler; sister-in-law, Sandy Fowler, and nephew, Chad Fowler. He was preceded in death by his father, Clark Fowler.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. August 19 at the Northern Michigan Holiness Camp with District Superintendent Dan Gilmore officiating. Memorial donations can be made to the Boyne City Church of the Nazarene.[The Times] Read more
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Flint, Michigan
Retired missionary Larry Faul passes away
Retired Church of the Nazarene missionary Lawrence “Larry” Faul passed away August 11. He was 91.
Faul was born in Germantown Township, North Dakota, August 9, 1925. He married Betty Foraker August 16, 1945, and the couple served as missionaries for the Church of the Nazarene for 38 years. They served in Barbados from 1952 to 1969, Guyana from 1969 to 1970, Trinidad & Tobago from 1970 to 1974, Antigua from 1974 to 1984, and Jamaica from 1984 to 1990.
Survivors include his wife, Betty; three children, Sharon Todd, Judith (Dean Weir), and Linda (Douglas Rouse); three grandchildren, Amy, Angie, and Tim; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, and one brother. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, and two sisters.[Flint Journal] Read more
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Olathe, Kansas
MNU, KC First Church partner to help sponsor Bresee film
MNU President David Spittal (left) accepts a gift from Kansas City First Church of the Nazarene Pastor Brad Estep for a film project.
Brad Estep, lead pastor of Kansas City First Church of the Nazarene, presented MidAmerica Nazarene University President David Spittal with a gift of $16,500 to contribute toward the production of a film on the life of Phineas Bresee, a co-founder of the Church of the Nazarene in the western U.S. The funds are part of an estate gift given to KC First Church. Estep says the church is distributing the gift to a number of projects.
Phineas Bresee: A Large Souled Man, scheduled for release in summer 2017 at the Church of the Nazarene's General Assembly and Conventions, is being produced by Inversion, a Kansas City-based creative production company. The film about the life and ministry of the first general superintendent of the united church will chronicle this shaper of Nazarene identity and highlight Bresee's commitment to holiness and concern for the poor and marginalized.
“Bresee can teach us some things about the message of holiness and ministry to the broken of this world,” Estep said.
Spittal agrees, adding that the film should become an important teaching tool on Nazarene university campuses.
“Today’s students may not realize the roots of the Nazarenes do not look like the suburban churches we see today," he said. "Long before it became a generational cry to give of oneself in service, the Church of the Nazarene was ministering alongside the downtrodden. This is really how the church started.”
Bryon McLaughlin, editor of Grace and Peace magazine, said the film is part of a larger denominational initiative to introduce to some and reintroduce to others a significant founder of the church.
“There’s a relationship between memory and mission,” McLaughlin said. “When we know where we come from it helps us understand our mission.”
McLaughlin said the 45-to-50-minute film will be made available to every Nazarene church in the USA and Canada. He hopes its distribution will become global.
“We hope when people see the film they will think, ‘if that’s what he [Bresee] was about, I’d love to be a part of that church, the Church of the Nazarene.’”
MNU will distribute the gift from KC First Church to the filmmakers and as such will be a significant contributor to the project. Readers can view a clip of the film here.[MidAmerica Nazarene University] Read more
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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 August 15-19, 2016.
Joseph Biscoe Jr., 89, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away August 15. He was a retired minister, serving in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Deleware, Maryland, Michigan, and Kansas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis (Neiderhiser) Biscoe, in 2015.
Lawrence "Larry" Faul, 91, of Flint, Michigan, passed away August 11. He was a retired minister and missionary, serving in North Dakota, South Dakota, Missouri, Barbados, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, Antigua, and Jamaica. He is survived by his wife, Betty (Foraker) Faul. (story)
Charles "Chuck" Fowler, 56, of Boyne City, Michigan, passed away August 12. He was a minister, serving at Boyne City Church of the Nazarene. He is survived by his wife, Pam Fowler. (story)
Samuel Hynd, 91, of Manzini, Swaziland, passed away August 18. He was a retired missionary, serving in Swaziland. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Hynd, in 2008. (story)
Paul Mangum Sr., 96, of Nampa, Idaho, passed away August 17. He was a retired minister, evangelist, and district superintendent, serving in Oregon, Idaho, Texas, and California, and leading the Philadelphia District. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Mangum, in 2015. More information will be posted as it is available.
Kay (Biggs) McCloskey, 69, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away August 10. She was the wife of minister Kenneth McCloskey, who serves at Pensacola First Church of the Nazarene.
Miriam "Lucille" (Anderson) Neiderhiser, 86, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away August 18. She was the wife of retired minister and educator Richard Neiderhiser, who served in Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Missouri.
Joyce Parker, 72, of Rochester, New York, passed away August 17. She was the wife of retired minister and district superintendent David Parker, who served in Maine, Nova Scotia, and New York and led the Canada Atlantic District.
J. Everett Pleyer, 89, of Lillington, North Carolina, passed away August 11. He was a retired Nazarene Publishing House employee. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene (Jaquith) Pleyer, in 2011.
For previous editions of In Memoriam, see the "Passings" section by clicking here.
Note: Please join 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] Read more
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Human Resources
GMC employment opportunities
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 — Senior Administrative Assistant (Full time)
Office: Financial Services
Ministry: Administration
Title: Senior Administrative Assistant
Description: This position works under the direction of the general treasurer/financial officer and provides administrative and clerical support to the general treasurer/financial officer, the Nazarene Financial Services administrative director/Donor Services manager, and the Global Treasury Services administrative director/controller (as directed).
Global Mission — Temporary (Full time)
Office: Global Mission
Ministry: Mission Personnel
Title: Temporary
Description: The responsibilities for this position include assisting with missionary administration and research projects, as well as assisting with mobilization with various tasks relating to application, screening, and training of volunteers and/or candidates.
Global Mission Office — Social Media and Digital Content Manager (Part-time)
Office: Global Mission
Ministry: Nazarene Compassionate Ministries
Title: Social Media and Digital Content Manager
Description: This position works under the oversight of the director of development and communications manager and is responsible for the execution of social media marketing and communications plans, including developing and executing a comprehensive social media strategy to increase visibility, traffic, engagement, and constituent support. Applicant must have the ability to create excellent content and think strategically about how social media fits within an overall business/ministry marketing strategy.
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. Read more
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