Friday, September 29, 2017

The Nazarene Communication Network News from The Global Church of the Nazarene of Lenexa, Kansas, United States - Nazarene News: "Africa celebrates new director" Volume 1737 for Friday, 29 September 2017 - This week in the Church of the Nazarene...

The Nazarene Communication Network News from The Global Church of the Nazarene of Lenexa, Kansas, United States - Nazarene News: "Africa celebrates new director" Volume 1737 for Friday, 29 September 2017 - This week in the Church of the Nazarene...
Global Ministry Center
General superintendents elect new Africa leaderThe Board of General Superintendents has elected Senegal native Daniel Abdou Karim Lucien Gomis to the position of Africa regional director, effective 15 October 2017.
The Church of the Nazarene’s General Board ratified the election with an email vote coordinated by General Secretary David P. Wilson. Jurisdictional General Superintendent for Africa Carla D. Sunberg and Global Mission Director Verne S Ward III prayerfully led the nomination and election process.
Gomis succeeds Filimão M. Chambo as Africa regional director. Chambo was elected the denomination’s 42nd general superintendent on 26 June 2017, creating a vacancy in the Africa Regional Office, located in Johannesburg, South Africa.
“As the Africa Region has more members than any other region in the Church of the Nazarene, we recognize that this is a very significant assignment,” Sunberg said. “We are pleased that God has led us to Rev. Daniel Gomis, a talented and Spirit-led follower of Jesus Christ. With his heart for the entire African continent, we believe that Rev. Gomis will continue to lead the Church in bringing the good news of Jesus Christ to those who have not yet heard.”
Gomis has pastored for 11 years in his home country of Senegal. He currently serves as field strategy coordinator for the region’s Africa West Field. Prior to serving as a pastor, Gomis worked as the operations assistant for the International Organization for Migration (IOM). He has also served the Church of the Nazarene in a variety of positions, including Africa French literature coordinator, Africa West Field education coordinator, and as superintendent of the Senegal District. Daniel and his wife, Elisabeth Gomis, have served as missionaries for the Church of the Nazarene since 2012. He has four daughters: Raissa, Maiva, Sarah, and Tabitha.
“Rev. Gomis is known and respected as a godly man, fully consecrated to Christ, full of the Spirit, and obedient to his calling as a minister,” Ward said. “Both in his personal life and in the way he leads, Gomis demonstrates a passion for reaching unreached people.
“We are grateful for the Lord’s leading as Daniel steps into a new role in serving our church,” Ward continued. “He and Elisabeth are faithful servants of the Lord. Their gifted leadership is contagious to anyone they encounter.”
Ordained in 2011, Daniel Gomis earned a Master of Divinity degree at Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, USA. Prior to earning his master’s degree, Gomis completed his Bachelor of Arts in English at the University of Saint Louis and earned a master’s certificate in African studies.
“My family and I are thankful to God our Father for His goodness and His faithfulness at every step of our walk with Him,” Gomis said.
“This is a new season for us, and we will continue to follow Him in His work of transformation of the people of Africa and the advancement of His Kingdom. Our prayer is for the message of the life of our Savior Jesus Christ to spread all over this beautiful continent and bring healing, peace, and restoration.”
The Africa Region will host an installation service on Sunday, 15 October 2017, marking Gomis’ transition. (Board of General Superintendents)
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Horn of Africa church members contribute to disaster relief despite famine, displacement by James Copple for Church of the Nazarene Africa 
The summer of 2017 has had more than its share of natural disasters: Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, earthquakes in Mexico, mudslides in Sierra Leone, floods in India and Bangladesh, unprecedented property damage, and an ongoing loss of life. Human migration, driven by war, disease, disaster, and famine has disrupted millions of lives. Aid agencies, volunteers, and donors try to keep up with one calamity after another while anticipating the next crisis.
Feeling the fatigue of giving toward yet another disaster, I received a humbling and heartbreaking email from Rev. Don Gardner, field strategy coordinator of the Church of the Nazarene in East Africa. It was a call for disaster relief in response to mudslides in Sierra Leone that killed about 1,000 people.
Katy Rodebush, Nazarene Compassionate Ministry coordinator for the Horn of Africa, wrote to Gardner asking if the Horn of Africa could receive a special offering across all of their districts in the Horn to support their brothers and sisters in Sierra Leone.
Gardner's response: "Absolutely!"
Katy wrote sometime later giving the specifics of the districts who gave, bearing in mind that every one of these areas is experiencing the worst drought in recorded history. These districts and areas were able to give a grand total of US$2,021.
The email chain continues with an incredible message from Rev. John Yual, district superintendent for the Church of the Nazarene serving refugees in the Horn of Africa.
"Now, the Church of the Nazarene in Area 1 has contributed US$517. Some of the collections were made in maize (food allocation) in refugee camps, and we sell them and to come up with that amount ... Many of our members in refugee camps have tried their best."
Yes, you read that correctly. Church members in refugee camps in the Horn of Africa, where there is severe famine, sold their maize allocation so they could donate to help survivors in Sierra Leone.
Perhaps one of the more compelling messages from the field was from leadership in Addis Abba who wrote, "There are several small, remote local churches in Ethiopia Area II that have collected some money, but have not been able to wire it to us yet; the nearest bank is one to two days travel away from them."
These emails focus on one of the poorest regions of the world, where its people regularly experience the trauma and loss associated with war, civil war, drought, famine, and disease, but this region collected a total of US$2,538!
What is it about people of faith that takes them to such levels of sacrifice and compassion that they give from their meager means to help people who have lost all means?
This sacrifice of our African brothers and sisters giving up their meal to help people thousands of miles away — people they will never meet — is truly humbling. They are prepared to "come alongside" the suffering of strangers and, from their poverty, give encouragement and hope.
Puerto Rico faces humanitarian crisis after Hurricane Maria
Tao Baja Church of the Nazarene
A week after Hurricane Maria pummeled Puerto Rico, the island is facing a widespread humanitarian crisis. The country is home to 3.4 million people.
By the time Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico, it had been downgraded from a Category 5 to Category 4 storm, but it tore across the island with the force of a 50-mile-wide tornado.
On top of extensive damage to homes and buildings, the island has an acute lack of water, food, fuel, and medical care. Millions of people still don’t have access to a power grid, and only 25 percent of cell phone service has been restored. An estimated 60 percent of people don’t have access to potable water. In many places, there is no water at all for drinking, bathing, or flushing toilets. Many stores are running out of food and water, and others cannot stay open without fuel for their generators.
“Sadly, with every day that passes, the crisis is worsening,” said Andres Hernandez, district superintendent of Puerto Rico’s East District. “A lot of the positive news that is being heard outside of Puerto Rico about the situation getting better is not our daily reality.”
Gurabo Church of the Nazarene
Contact was established with 15 of 25 churches on Puerto Rico’s East District; the other 10 are still unreachable. Communication out of the West District is even more limited. Several churches across the island have reported damage to buildings, and many families have lost their homes. No loss of life has been reported within Nazarene circles.
In Arecibo, Dominguito, the pastor reported that many families in town are displaced. Her father is sick, and she is attempting to care for him in the midst of the chaos. Despite the circumstances, she led her church’s regular Sunday worship service and told those in attendance “Maria might have taken our properties and possessions, but she did not take our joy or our hope of eternal life.”
Local Nazarene churches in Puerto Rico began mobilizing to respond to needs in their communities soon after Hurricane Maria passed through. The Loiza Valley Church of the Nazarene offered meals to their community and collected resources to distribute to those in need. The Cataño Church of the Nazarene has been actively volunteering in shelters for more than 300 displaced residents, including providing children’s activities.
Throughout the Caribbean, several island nations have been battered by Hurricane Maria and Hurricane Irma, which came just days before.
Vega Baja Church of the NazareneDominica experienced massive devastation when Maria swept through as a Category 5 hurricane. Nazarene leaders are reporting that churches and many homes were damaged extensively. However, not all of the churches have been accessed, and the full extent of damage is unknown. Food, water, and fuel are critical needs.
Following Hurricane Irma, the entire island of Barbuda remains uninhabitable, and at least 75 percent of Nazarene church members in St. Martin lost their homes. The storms also caused serious destruction in Cuba, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the British Virgin Islands.
Since so many islands are cut off from aid or travel, the entire scope of what is needed is still largely unknown.
In Puerto Rico, the immediate needs are food, water, batteries, fuel, and shelter. Nazarene Compassionate Ministries is working toward getting supplies to the island. Because of extremely limited travel, churches are still unable to receive volunteers. Financial support and prayers are what is most needed right now.
“We are grateful for all of the churches, our Nazarene brothers and sisters from different countries, who have communicated with us and have shared their support during this moment of crisis,” Hernandez said in a Facebook post. “Thank you for your prayers and willingness to help us.”
He concluded: “Continue to pray for God to strengthen the Church of Nazarene to be a blessing and serve those in need during this difficult time, even with our limitations. God is our refuge and strength, our ready help in tribulation.”
For more on Nazarene disaster response efforts following Hurricane Maria updates, visit ncm.org/Maria.
How to Contact Loved Ones:The Puerto Rican Federal Affairs Administration has urged anyone seeking “general information or assistance” to email their office at maria1@prfaa.pr.gov.
The American Red Cross also offers a “Safe and Well” website, a free public reunification tracker. They are encouraging people to search for loved ones and mark themselves as safe. Register and search directly on the website, or by texting SAFE to 78876.
To speak with someone at the Red Cross concerning a missing friend or relative, contact 1-800-Red-Cross.
How to help
Pray
Please pray for those facing devastation, which will take many months, if not years, to repair. Pray for those who have lost loved ones and the many people without homes. Pray for the recovery of the places that have been hit hard and the swift delivery of the supplies and care they need. Pray for those who are most vulnerable, especially senior adults, individuals with disabilities, and people living in poverty. Pray for church leaders and churches responding to the needs around them. To send a prayer or note of encouragement, go to ncm.org/pray.
Volunteer
Because of extremely limited travel, churches in Puerto Rico are not yet able to receive volunteers. Anyone interested in helping with recovery efforts once churches are able to receive people may fill out a volunteer information form at ncm.org/Maria.
Give
Churches and individuals around the world can provide support through the Emergency Relief Fund: Hurricane Maria. Donations will be used for immediate needs, such as water and food, 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
The Global Church of the Nazarene
P.O. Box 843116
Kansas City, Missouri 64184-3116, United States
Be sure to put 128313 in the Memo area.
In Canada, make checks payable to "Church of the Nazarene Canada" and send them to:
The Global Church of the Nazarene Canada
20 Regan Road, Unit 9
Brampton, Ontario L7A 1C3
Be sure to put 128313 in the Memo area.
For any other country, give through your local church or district, designating your gift to Emergency Relief Fund: Hurricane Maria. (Nazarene Compassionate Ministries)
Mongolia, Asia-Pacific RegionNazarene work in Mongolia officially recognized by denominationIn 2017, the Church of the Nazarene officially recognized the presence of the Nazarene church in Mongolia, where God has been growing a team of international Nazarenes who have faithfully helped to establish this presence.
In 1990, when Mongolia moved from communism to a democratic form of government, there were only four known Christians in the entire nation. While this nation — sandwiched between China and Russia — is seeking to stabilize its economy and government, thousands of its citizens are discovering faith in Jesus Christ. In one of the great “people movements” in church history, nearly 47,000 now identify themselves as Christians.
While the Christian population is growing at an annual rate of 7.5 percent – the eighth fastest in the world – it comprises less than 2 percent of the total population of over 3 million. Buddhists make up 35 percent of the population, with most of the remainder calling themselves atheists or “free thinkers.” Great multitudes are yet to be reached—in Mongolia’s modern capital city of Ulaanbaatar, home to half of the country’s citizens, and out across the high plains—the most sparsely populated region of the world.
For the rest of the story, see Engage magazine.
Nazarene work in Mongolia officially recognized by denomination by Richard Gammill
In 2017, the Church of the Nazarene officially recognized the presence of the Nazarene church in Mongolia, where God has been growing a team of international Nazarenes who have faithfully helped to establish this presence.
In 1990, when Mongolia moved from communism to a democratic form of government, there were only four known Christians in the entire nation. While this nation, sandwiched between China and Russia, is struggling to stabilize its economy and government, thousands of its citizens are discovering faith in Jesus Christ. In one of the great “people movements” in church history, nearly 47,000 now identify themselves as Christians.
While the Christian population is growing at an annual rate of 7.5 percent – the eighth fastest in the world – it comprises less than 2 percent of the total population of over 3 million. Buddhists make up 35 percent of the population, with most of the remainder calling themselves atheists or “free thinkers.” Great multitudes are yet to be reached—in Mongolia’s modern capital city of Ulaanbaatar, home to half of the country’s citizens, and out across the high plains—the most sparsely populated region of the world.
Responding to this challenging opportunity, Sunny and Lisa Um, from South Korea, were the first official missionaries sent by the Church of the Nazarene to Mongolia on May 25, 2012. They made their home in Darkhan, a copper mining town and the second largest city in the country, and began language study. After months of Sunday worship times with only themselves and their daughter, others joined them.
“I came to Mongolia with my family in 2012. The next year, I started a home church with my family at our home. A few months later, I met a Mongolian pastor who wanted to open a church. So we worshiped together and we had a Bible study on week days,” said Sunny.
Sunny and the Mongolian pastor started a children’s church, where every Sunday, about 40 children would gather for Sunday school.
Then they looked for a new place where there was not yet a church, and settled on the Shirenor village in September 2014. They rented a space and began a Sunday worship service with one Mongolian family.
“God is so good to prepare a helper. As time passed, one woman came to church [and] asked me if it was church. I said, ‘Yes, this is church,’ That woman visited my church when we had a garage sale. After that, she brought her neighbors and friends. Her name is Urin-Tuya and she is my church leader now,” said Sunny.
In 2016, they constructed a church building. As their pioneer congregation grows, they are moving toward a membership of 50, which will meet the legal requirement for official recognition. On land the Ums acquired in the neighboring village of Shirenor, they dug a well to serve the community and built the first Nazarene church building (Yurt Church of the Nazarene) in Mongolia. Hospitality, water and youth activities make it a gathering place for the community.
“Every Sunday we worship the Lord with 30 to 40 local members. On Fridays, we have a leaders’ Bible study and Friday prayer meetings regularly. Praise the Lord,” said Sunny. “Now I am looking for [another] village where there is no church.”
Joshua & Christina Cho, also from South Korea, joined the Ums in 2013. After one year, they relocated to the city of Erdenet, where, like Darkhan, the Soviet Union established a mining town, boasting the fourth largest copper mine in the world. The Chos are building relationships through small group Bible studies, compassionate ministry projects and through their Mongolian language classes. A Work & Witness team helped them build a fence and a concrete slab for a basketball court for the youth of a neighborhood. In January of 2017, the Chos welcomed their first child, Nathan, into the family. They have returned to South Korea for the birth and the early months of the baby's life.
Chris and Courtney Troutman arrived in Ulaanbaatar, in 2013, under the Global Serve volunteer program. Chris grew up in Africa as a missionary kid. His dream is to connect with Mongolian people through music and the arts. After teaching English for a year at a university, the Troutmans have completed Mongolian language school and are living and working among the people of a ger (yurt) district. Courtney teaches English to children at an international school (mostly Mongolian & Korean students) and Chris is developing a community outreach center with Reggie.
Reggie, a native of Ulaanbaatar, has a remarkable story of God’s providence and leadership. While attending a Christian church in Ulan Bator (alternative spelling), Reggie felt led to study Bible and theology. She learned that the Philippines had many theological schools and, in a bold move, went to Manila. She enrolled in a school to improve her English, and looked around at seminaries and Bible schools. She visited Asia Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary (APNTS) and liked what she found there. After a year of English study, she enrolled at APNTS and earned her Master’s of Divinity degree in 2015.
Reggie will be the leader of activities at a newly acquired community center. According to Rick Power, field strategy coordinator, “This will become a hub of activities, ranging from children’s clubs, English classes, life skills training and music jam sessions, to prayer meetings, Bible studies and, eventually, a fully formed church.”
Power added, “There's a dearth of Wesleyan resources in the Mongolian language. So, we're working to provide basic books and curriculum for the course of study and for introducing people to the Nazarene tribe.”
Building on the sound foundation established during these first five years, the small Nazarene contingency continues to reach out. God’s Spirit is moving among the Mongolian people and is adding to the church those who are being saved.
Thank Offering provides opportunity to support ministry during critical time
To our global Nazarenes:
The last few months have been difficult in the lives of many of our sisters and brothers in our global family. However, in the midst of numerous disasters, we have reflected what it means to truly be the Church.
Nazarenes around the world have joined together to continue the biblical example found throughout Scripture and captured in 1 Chronicles 16:34: “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” We have reached around the world, loving and supporting one another and those within our communities who are in crisis. This is what happens when we are transformed by the good news of the gospel.
In the midst of difficulty, we realize that we have abundant blessings from God. Therefore, we respond by giving thanks to God and bringing an unselfish gift for the World Evangelism Fund. Without the Church — spread in communities throughout the world — we would never be able to reach so many with the transforming good news of the Gospel. Our shared resources testify to our strong commitment to Christ and His Church.
Please consider joining us, your Board of General Superintendents, in a sacrificial gift for the Thank Offering during this critical time in the life of the Church. The world desperately needs the Church to live out her holy calling, bringing the good news of Jesus to the places of greatest need. Suggested dates are 19 November globally and 8 October in Canada.
To give, or to download resources to help promote this offering, visit nazarene.org/generosity.
With thankful hearts,
The Board of General Superintendents
Eugénio R. Duarte
David W. Graves
David A. Busic
Gustavo A. Crocker
Filimão M. Chambo
Carla D. Sunberg
Flags of the Nations: Cabo Verde
The 10 stars on the flag represent the main islands of the nation. The blue represents the ocean and the sky.
The band of white and red represents the road toward the construction of the nation and the colors stand for peace (white) and effort (red).
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: Cabo Verde
The Church of the Nazarene officially entered Cabo Verde in 1901.
Cabo Verde, the home nation of General Superintendent Eugénio R. Duarte, had a population of 553,432 in 2016. That same year, Cabo Verde reported 58 Churches of the Nazarene, 52 of which have been officially organized. Cabo Verde has 8,102 total members.
Cabo Verde is a Phase 3 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.
The Global Ministry Center is the mission and service hub of the Church of the Nazarene.
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 25-29 September 2017.
Bert Collins, 84, of Oxford, Nova Scotia, Canada, passed away 23 September. He was a retired minister, serving in Ontario and Nova Scotia. He served at additional Maritime churches as an interim pastor after his retirement. He is survived by his wife, Christine (Fretz) Collins.
Mary (Davis) Crum, 74, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away 23 September. She was the widow of retired minister Roy Crum, who served in Mississippi and Louisiana. Roy Crum passed away in 2014.
Arthur "Art" Evans, 86, of Bethany, Oklahoma, passed away 22 September. He was a retired minister and missionary, serving in Illinois, Oklahoma, Swaziland, and the Philippines. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Evans, in 2013.
Forest Harvey, 83, of Winter Garden, Florida, passed away 23 September. He was a retired minister, serving in Kentucky, West Virginia, Tennessee, Indiana, and Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife, June Harvey, in 2015.
Wallace Helm, 93, of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, passed away 21 September. He was a retired minister, serving in British Columbia and Alberta. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Helm, in 2006.
Shirley (Harms) Linder, 94, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away 24 September. She was the widow of ordained elder Lloyd Linder, who passed away in 1985.
Gladys Schreiner, 97, of Rock Falls, Illinois, passed away 26 September. She was a lifelong member of Sterling First Church of the Nazarene. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Schreiner.
David Smith, 65, of Colona, Illinois, passed away 26 September. He was a minister, pastoring the Grace Community Church of the Nazarene in Colona, Illinois. He is survived by his wife, Judy Smith.
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)
GMC employment opportunities
People are our most valued resource. Our committed employees are involved in "Making Christlike Disciples in the Nations" in 162 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 jveigl@nazarene.org for details.
Employment Opportunities
Security Specialist (Full-time)
Information Technology
Description: The person in this position will render assistance and consultation to technology users. Incumbents are responsible for handling, programming, researching and networking to maintain our current Cisco phone system. They will also assist with help desk and system updates as required.
Sr. Office Assistant (Full-time)
USA/Canada Regional Office (UCRO)
Description: The person in this position will provide assistance to the UCRO Administrative Coordinator with event planning, scheduling, correspondence, website maintenance, and other tasks as needed.
To obtain additional information for GMC positions, please call 913-577-0500 and ask for Human Resources.
Nazarene Bible College
To learn more about positions available at the NBC Administrative Offices, visit nbc.edu/jobs. All positions are located within the Global Ministry Center in Lenexa, Kansas.
Location of Global Ministry Center PositionsThe GMC is the administrative hub for the Church of the Nazarene denominational ministries in 162 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, 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 humanresourcesgroup@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.
Celebrate Clergy Appreciation Month
Throughout the month of October, churches around the world will show their appreciation for clergy and pastoral staff members in a variety of ways. These men and women can be celebrated through personal notes or gifts, by groups like a Sunday school class, or in larger settings with the entire congregation.
Here are some ideas:
  • Share a video explaining what you appreciate about your pastor using #lovemynazpastor.
  • Organize a prayer calendar so each pastor is prayed for every day of the month.
  • Create a slideshow presentation of pastors in action during the past year. Set it to music and play it as a pre-service video.
  • Give clergy families a night out to a local restaurant or gift certificate for an overnight get-away.
  • Invite children to create artwork for the pastors.
  • Choose a day and have people text pastors hourly with a heartfelt message explaining how the pastors have positively impacted members.
  • Give each Sunday in October a special emphasis related to something appreciated about each of your congregation’s pastoral leaders (personality qualities, gifting, family, etc.) with a special tribute, recollection, etc. Consider giving a gift that relates to the emphasis.
  • Allow members of the congregation to volunteer time serving pastoral leaders by babysitting or helping with yard projects and other home maintenance.
  • Update your pastor’s office with new paint, décor, or a technology upgrade.
On behalf of the Church of the Nazarene's Global Ministry Center, thank you to pastors and all clergy for their labor and leadership in helping to make Christlike disciples in the nations.
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Quincy, Massachusetts
Eastern Nazarene College announces lower tuition rates
A Christian liberal arts education just got a little more affordable today when Eastern Nazarene College announced a decrease in tuition costs.
Tuition rates will be adjusted to align with those of Trevecca Nazarene University, Eastern's partner school located in Nashville, Tennessee.
The adjustment will take effect next fall, with the incoming class of 2018. Current students will remain on their current scholarship, financial aid, and tuition packages.
College officials say the alignment will help create a smoother process for students who wish to take advantage of the partnership between Eastern and Trevecca. This partnership is expected to include semester exchange programs and shared classes through the use of instructional technology platforms.
“This alignment of tuition costs begins the process toward students taking classes at both institutions without tuition adjustments or concerns,” said Jeffrey Kirksey, Eastern's dean of students and vice president for student development and retention.
The current tuition difference between Eastern and Trevecca is an estimated $7,900. (Eastern Nazarene College)
Nampa, Idaho
NNU selects vice president of finance & operations
Northwest Nazarene University announced Steven Emerson as vice president of finance & operations. In this role, he will provide leadership, oversight, and management of all financial and operational affairs of the university.
“NNU is pleased to have such a proven leader join the university's leadership team,” shared President Joel Pearsall. “For the past 25 years, Steve has served the banking industry as a senior-level manager either as a vice president or district president. His knowledge of financial strategic planning and operational issues will assist in the continued growth of Northwest Nazarene University for years to come.”
Emerson most recently worked as senior vice president of commercial banking at the Bank of the Cascades. In addition to his role as SVP, he has held leadership positions at American Bank of Commerce, First Security Bank, KeyBank, Farmer’s and Merchants Bank, and Home Federal Bank over the span of his career. In 2003, he was named top “40 under 40” by the Idaho Business Review.
Earning his Master of Business Administration in 1999 and Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Accounting in 1992, he attended NNU and played on the Crusader basketball team. Emerson has remained involved with NNU by serving on the Audit Committee and the Athletic Advisory Council.
He has also been involved in the community and Church of the Nazarene in many different ways. Currently, he serves Eagle Nazarene as a Sunday school teacher and as a member of the church board and finance committee. He is also on the District Advisory Board for the Intermountain District Church of the Nazarene and the Financial Services Advisory Board of the Boise Metro Chamber. Additionally, Emerson coaches youth basketball through the Hoop Dreams Basketball Club.
He is married to Jonna Emerson, and they have four children: McKenna, Chandler, Ellie and Annabelle. (Northwest Nazarene University)
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