El Llanito, Venezuela
Baskets of Love in Venezuela
Carmen, a single mother in Venezuela, was struggling to find a job and provide for her family. She started dropping her children off at local Nazarene church so she could figure out what to do, but slowly noticed changes in her children that made her want to know more about the church. Read more
At first, Carmen thought of the Saturday church services at the Church of the Nazarene in El Llanito, Venezuela, as an activity for her children. A single mother without a permanent job, she was overwhelmed with looking for work and finding odd jobs to scrape by. With her children out of the house, she had a few hours to do chores and find something to feed them that day.
Carmen lives with her children, Deo* and Daniela*, in the Andean region of Venezuela. Not only has work been hard to find, but there is also a food shortage plus rising prices. Recently, the children were eating only one meal a day. Every night, Carmen worried that she wouldn’t be able to find food for the next day. Sometimes she didn’t even want to wake up to the reality she faced: her children were without even the most basic necessity, and she didn’t know what to do. The church’s Saturday service became a safe place where she could take her children as she tried to figure it all out.
As Deo and Daniela began to attend church more, Carmen began to notice a difference in them. They began to pray over meals, thanking God for the food they had even when it wasn’t enough.
The pastors at the church learned about the family’s situation from the children. They prayed together for food and for Carmen. Then one of the pastors began to visit the family at home.
One day, the pastor showed up with a basket full of staple foods for the family. The food had been gathered through a ministry they simply called Cestas de Amor, or Baskets of Love. Carmen wept for joy at the sight of the basket.
Today, Carmen’s prayers for a stable job have been answered. Her children’s prayers have also been answered — now their mother goes with them to church each week. She has even invited some of her neighbors to join them.
Baskets of Love is run through local Nazarene churches in Venezuela. So far, churches have been able to care for 60 families. There is a great need for food support in Venezuela, and the churches hope to help even more families in the future.
To learn more or give to this project, visit ncm.org/Venezuela.
*Children’s names are changed for their protection (Republished with permission from the Winter 2017 edition of NCM Magazine)
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Carmen, a single mother in Venezuela, was struggling to find a job and provide for her family. She started dropping her children off at local Nazarene church so she could figure out what to do, but slowly noticed changes in her children that made her want to know more about the church. Read more
At first, Carmen thought of the Saturday church services at the Church of the Nazarene in El Llanito, Venezuela, as an activity for her children. A single mother without a permanent job, she was overwhelmed with looking for work and finding odd jobs to scrape by. With her children out of the house, she had a few hours to do chores and find something to feed them that day.
Carmen lives with her children, Deo* and Daniela*, in the Andean region of Venezuela. Not only has work been hard to find, but there is also a food shortage plus rising prices. Recently, the children were eating only one meal a day. Every night, Carmen worried that she wouldn’t be able to find food for the next day. Sometimes she didn’t even want to wake up to the reality she faced: her children were without even the most basic necessity, and she didn’t know what to do. The church’s Saturday service became a safe place where she could take her children as she tried to figure it all out.
As Deo and Daniela began to attend church more, Carmen began to notice a difference in them. They began to pray over meals, thanking God for the food they had even when it wasn’t enough.
The pastors at the church learned about the family’s situation from the children. They prayed together for food and for Carmen. Then one of the pastors began to visit the family at home.
One day, the pastor showed up with a basket full of staple foods for the family. The food had been gathered through a ministry they simply called Cestas de Amor, or Baskets of Love. Carmen wept for joy at the sight of the basket.
Today, Carmen’s prayers for a stable job have been answered. Her children’s prayers have also been answered — now their mother goes with them to church each week. She has even invited some of her neighbors to join them.
Baskets of Love is run through local Nazarene churches in Venezuela. So far, churches have been able to care for 60 families. There is a great need for food support in Venezuela, and the churches hope to help even more families in the future.
To learn more or give to this project, visit ncm.org/Venezuela.
*Children’s names are changed for their protection (Republished with permission from the Winter 2017 edition of NCM Magazine)
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Pastors receive first aid certification for mental healthA group of 25 pastors from Puerto Rico's Eastern District recently became certified in "First Aid for Mental Health." Read more
A group of 25 pastors from Puerto Rico's Eastern District
recently attended a workshop to become certified in "First Aid for Mental Health."
The eight-hour workshop is designed to prepare people who do not have training in psychology or other related studies to detect mental health problems and possible suicides and to provide first aid. The certification is given in all 50 states in the U.S. to teachers, police, and firefighters. The cost of this certification, as well as lunch and snacks, were covered thanks to funds received from Nazarene Compassionate Ministries. The workshop included a book with all the information.
"This program is a great tool for pastoral ministry since they can provide help in a comprehensive way to people with depression, anxiety disorders, drug addiction, alcoholism and will mainly help detect when a person is in danger of suicide, in order to provide the necessary help," said Paquita Bido Balbuena, NCM coordinator. (Church of the Nazarene Mesoamerica)
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Determined to livePratima, a Church of the Nazarene member in Maharashtra, India, was cooking for a team of young ministers when a gas leak caused burns on 45 percent of her body. (via Engagemagazine) Read more
Pratima, a beautician by profession, lives in the state of Maharashtra, India. Her husband, Prashant, is a businessman and her two children, Levi and Silvi, are completing their graduate studies.
Pratima's family is a devoted Christian family with a strong sense and availability to serve the Church of God in every possible way. Whenever there is any program in their Church of the Nazarene, her entire family is eager to serve.
In 2007, a team of young Christian ministers was visiting the church and was ministering to help spiritual growth. The team of young people did not know how to cook. Being an accomplished cook, Pratima was driven by compassion for these young people and took up the responsibility of cooking for them almost daily. Because of this provision, the team's spirit of ministry was immensely lifted up and Pratima was glad to be serving these young ministers.
For the rest of the story, see Engage magazine.
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'Determined to live' by Rajiv Yangad
Pratima, a beautician by profession, lives in the state of Maharashtra, India. Her husband, Prashant, is a businessman and her two children, Levi and Silvi, are completing their graduate studies.Pratima's family is a devoted Christian, Nazarene family with a very strong sense and availability to serve the Church of God in every possible way. Whenever there is any program in the Church, her entire family is eager to serve.
In 2007, a team of young Christian ministers was visiting the church and was ministering to help spiritual growth. The team of young people did not know how to cook good food. Being an accomplished cook, Pratima was driven by compassion for these young people and took up the responsibility of cooking for them almost daily. Because of this provision, the team's spirit of ministry was immensely lifted up and Pratima was glad to be serving these young ministers.
It was the last day of the young team in town so Pratima, known for her delicious biryani, decided to cook this specialty. All her spices, chicken, and rice were ready for preparation and her huge gas stove was fired up. Pratima was about to start adding the ingredients together when suddenly, the entire kitchen caught fire. The gas pipe was leaking and Pratima did not realize it until flames surrounded her. Before she could be rescued and helped she was seriously burned.
She was immediately hospitalized. The medical personnel reported that 45 percent of her body had been burned.
All of the Nazarene churches in Maharashtra were praying for her. Pratima's huband, Prashant, cared for Pratima day and night without sleep, and prayed to the Lord for her life.The doctors had asked Prashant to not let Pratima see her face in the mirror because of the very serious scars she now bore.The doctors also said that it will take a very long time for her skin to come back and her life to be normal again.
But Pratima is a very strong willed and courageous person. She had already seen her burned face in the mirror and had determined to live, whatever the circumstances. She cooperated with the treatment and church continued to pray for her.
By God's grace, her recovery was extremely fast. Where she was expected to regain her skin in months, she regained it in 45 days. All the doctors were amazed at her speedy recovery and still wonder how it happened, even now.
God heard the prayers of the saints offered for Pratima and healed her completely. One can barely find a trace of burning on Pratima.
These days, Pratima and Prashant are fully involved in various church ministries and are also in the second year of theological studies by extension, besides her beauty parlor and Prashant's business.
Pratima, along with her family, is getting ready to go to several churches to share the testimony of this amazing miracle in her life and to encourage the listeners to follow Jesus Christ.
A woman once burned 45 percent is serving the Lord 100 percent. (Map credit: CC-by-sa PlaneMad/Wikimedia)
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Flags of the Nations: Guinea-BissauEach 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: Guinea-Bissau, Africa Region. Click "read more" for information on the country, including what year the denomination entered Guinea-Bissau and how many Nazarenes there are there today. Read more
The flag features the traditional Pan-African colors of gold, green, red, and also the Black Star of Africa, which stands for the unity of Africa. Red stands for the blood shed during the struggle for independence, yellow stands for the sun, and green represents hope.
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: Guinea-Bissau
The Church of the Nazarene officially entered Guinea-Bissau in 2004.
Guinea-Bissau had a population of 1,792,338 in 2017. Guinea-Bissau has not yet reported any Churches of the Nazarene.
Guinea-Bissau is located 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.
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Nazarenes in the NewsNazarenes in the News is a compilation of online news articles featuring Nazarene churches or church members. In the news this week: Michigan pastor continues to serve his community after 85 years (video) ... Idaho pastor offers English lessons for immigrants ... Michigan church donates computers to project in Panama. Read more
Michigan pastor continues to serve his community after 85 years
Cadillac, Michigan
(Mi News 26, 24 January) After 85 years, getting around can be cumbersome for many. But in Cadillac, one man is continuing his service to the community.
"I was ordained and was a minister in the Church of the Nazarene. I've had a relationship with Jesus Christ since I was seven years of age, and that's probably been the best thing that's ever happened to me. The fact that God loves me is the greatest possession I own."
Click the above graphic to watch the video. For the accompanying text, click here.
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Idaho pastor to offer free language classes for immigrant families
Nampa, Idaho
Oscar Manuel Diaz chats with his parents, Oscar E. and Ana J. Diaz, and his sisters, Ana R. Diaz, at their family restaurant Pupusas A&J's in Caldwell on Jan.12 Oscar Manuel Diaz helped coordinate an English class for local residents at Karcher Church of the Nazarene.
(Idaho Press, 19 January) A young pastor and Salvadoran immigrant is behind a church’s plan to offer free English classes for Canyon County Spanish-speakers.
Oscar Diaz, the associate pastor for Hispanic ministries at Karcher Church of the Nazarene, fled the aftermath of El Salvador’s decade of civil war. He fled with his parents in 1994, and they moved to Nampa to join their uncle that same year, when Diaz was only 3 years old.
Diaz quickly learned English in school, but his parents struggled. The stress and burden of translating for his parents fell on Diaz and his older sister. Like many children of immigrant parents, Diaz and his older sister did everything from relaying fast food drive-thru orders to deciphering complicated legal documents.
For the rest of the story, click here.
Michigan church donates computers to project in Panama
Panama
(Mesoamerica Region, 24 January) On January 12, the Church of the Nazarene of Brighton, Michigan, USA, donated five computers to the Child and Family Care Center of Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, located at IDN de Espave de Chame in the central district of Panama.
In this center, tutorials are given to children and workshops for parents. The center also has a dining room for children in need, among other services. To continue contributing to the education of children, they have added a computer center so that they, as well as young people and adolescents in the community, can reach their tasks, because in the community there is no place to do it.
For the rest of the story, click here.
Stories to share? Send them to news@nazarene.org. (Compiled by NCN News)
Latest editions of tax resources for ministers now availableThe 2018 editions of Ministers’ Taxes Made Easy and Church Reporting Made Easy (for church treasurers) are now available from Pensions and Benefits USA. Read moreThe 2018 editions of Ministers’ Taxes Made Easy and Church Reporting Made Easy (for church treasurers) are now available from Pensions and Benefits USA, Church of the Nazarene. Prepared by the staff of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA), these free guides include samples of two completed ministers’ federal income tax returns and forms that must be filed by churches to comply with government requirements.
“Many approach tax season with anxiety,” said Don Walter, director of Pensions and Benefits USA. “These resources provide support from knowledgeable specialists to bring a higher level of comfort to ministers and treasurers in their tax preparation and government reporting.”
Walter added that recent tax reform by Congress may affect ministers in the year ahead.
“In particular, the deduction or tax-free treatment of moving expenses, and the deduction of unreimbursed employee expenses went away as of January 1, 2018, although they remain in effect for the 2017 tax year just ended," he said. "Under the new rules, having an accountable expense reimbursement plan is now more important than ever.”
Ministers can find more information on tax reform and its impact on clergy and churches at pbusa.org or subscribe to P&B eNews for updates.
Additional tax and compensation assistance is also available in the online P&B Tax Memos series. (Pensions and Benefits USA)
In MemoriamThe following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received 22-26 January 2018. Read more
The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received 22-26 January 2018.
Jesse Buchanan, 85, of Tampa, Florida, passed away 19 January. Jesse is a retired minister who served in Illinois and Florida. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Buchanan.
Mary Clark, 83, of West College Corner, Indiana, passed away 21 January. She was the widow of retired minister Rex Clark, who served in Indiana and California. Rex Clark passed away in 2015.
Wayne Donson, 101, of Greenwood, Indiana, passed away 23 January. He was a retired minister who served in Indiana and Illinois. He was preceded in death by his wife, retired minister Wanda Donson, who served in Indiana and Illinois. Wanda Donson passed away in 2008.
Ruth Jaymes, 90, of Nelsonville, Ohio, passed away 25 January. She was the widow of retired minister Richard Jaymes, who served in Ohio. Richard Jaymes passed away in 2010.
Sherry Leffel, 84, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away 24 January. She was the widow of retired minister, evangelist, and educator Robert Leffel, who served in Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Missouri, Alabama, California, Colorado, and Arkansas. Robert Leffel passed away in 1999.
Dorothy (Zimmerman) Passmore, 95, of Mountain Top, Pennsylvania, passed away 22 January. She was the widow of retired evangelist Alexander Passmore, who served in Pennsylvania. Alexander passed away in 1997.
Gwendolyn Pemble, 88, of Nampa, Indiana, passed away 18 January. She is survived by her husband, retired minister Albert Pemble, who served in Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona, Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho.
Ruth Poole, 101, of Mount Juliet, Tennessee, passed away 20 January. She was the widow of retired minister and evangelist John Poole, who served in California, West Virgina, and Ohio. John Poole passed away in 1995.
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)
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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 162 world areas. The following positions are available: Read more
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
Director of Development (Full-time)
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries
Description: Under the oversight of the NCM Director, the Development Director will supervise the organizational development unit of the NCM office and be responsible for tactical planning and execution of NCM’s fundraising/marketing strategy. In addition, the Development Director will engage in cross-functional decision-making through the direct supervision of the Donor Development Team, Affiliate Development Team, Partnership Development initiatives, and Advocacy Development initiatives.
Member Benefit Specialist (Full-time)
Global Mission Finance
Description: This position focuses on the development and improvement of member support in the area of deputation finance. Through the supervision and facilitation of this system, the member benefit specialist will also provide excellent service to our members in the field and our Global Mission team, as well as maintain strong relationship with our benefit vendors and the Global Treasury Services office.
Security Specialist (Full-time)
Information Technology
Description: Members of the IT department are primarily responsible for facilitating the ministry of the Global Ministry Center through assistance and consultation to technology users. The Security Specialist troubleshoots and assists with network access and security policies and procedures.
Social Media Manager (Full-time)
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries
Description: Under the oversight of the director of development and communications manager, this position 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. Applicants must have the ability to create excellent content and think strategically about how social media fits within an overall business/ministry marketing strategy.
Video Production Manager (Full-time)
Global Nazarene Communications
Description: This person is responsible for video acquisition, shooting, editing, and all related responsibilities for productions of varying lengths. Additional responsibilities include knowledge of production-related software and equipment, as well as collaborating on creative projects with the Nazarene Communications team.
To obtain additional information for GMC positions, please call 913-577-0500 and ask for Human Resources.
Located in Lenexa, Kansas, the Global Ministry Center is the administrative, mission, and service hub for the Church of the Nazarene's ministries in 162 world areas. The following positions are available: Read more
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
Director of Development (Full-time)
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries
Description: Under the oversight of the NCM Director, the Development Director will supervise the organizational development unit of the NCM office and be responsible for tactical planning and execution of NCM’s fundraising/marketing strategy. In addition, the Development Director will engage in cross-functional decision-making through the direct supervision of the Donor Development Team, Affiliate Development Team, Partnership Development initiatives, and Advocacy Development initiatives.
Member Benefit Specialist (Full-time)
Global Mission Finance
Description: This position focuses on the development and improvement of member support in the area of deputation finance. Through the supervision and facilitation of this system, the member benefit specialist will also provide excellent service to our members in the field and our Global Mission team, as well as maintain strong relationship with our benefit vendors and the Global Treasury Services office.
Security Specialist (Full-time)
Information Technology
Description: Members of the IT department are primarily responsible for facilitating the ministry of the Global Ministry Center through assistance and consultation to technology users. The Security Specialist troubleshoots and assists with network access and security policies and procedures.
Social Media Manager (Full-time)
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries
Description: Under the oversight of the director of development and communications manager, this position 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. Applicants must have the ability to create excellent content and think strategically about how social media fits within an overall business/ministry marketing strategy.
Video Production Manager (Full-time)
Global Nazarene Communications
Description: This person is responsible for video acquisition, shooting, editing, and all related responsibilities for productions of varying lengths. Additional responsibilities include knowledge of production-related software and equipment, as well as collaborating on creative projects with the Nazarene Communications team.
To obtain additional information for GMC positions, please call 913-577-0500 and ask for Human Resources.
Nazarene Bible CollegeTo 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 Positions
The 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.
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New Manual reflects latest assembly changesThe 2017-2021 Manual of the Church of the Nazarene became effective 1 December, marking the first time an electronic version of the Manual was considered the official version. Included in the new Manual are key edits on various topics such as the denomination's Articles of Faith, the Church of the Nazarene's statement on Human Sexuality and Marriage, and the outlined process of clergy restoration. Read more
The 2017-2021 Manual of the Church of the Nazarene became effective 1 December 2017, marking the first time an electronic version of the Manual was considered the official version.
A traditional, printed version is on track for publication by May as a sales item from Nazarene Publishing House. The red-line PDF version will be available shortly.
Included in the new Manual are key edits on various topics such as the denomination's Articles of Faith, the Church of the Nazarene's statement on Human Sexuality and Marriage, and the outlined process of clergy restoration.
Direct links to changes are provided below for the following topics:
Note: In the electronic Manual, additions to paragraphs in the Constitution section are listed in italics and deletions are in [brackets].
Clergy Restoration: reasons for changes (see 535-567)
Constitutional changes adopted by the 2017 General Assembly are in the process of ratification by the district assemblies.
In June 2017, the General Assembly commissioned the Manual Editing Committee to work on all resolutions that were adopted (or amended and adopted) by the Assembly. According to Manual par. 909, specific legislative language and updates (new or revised) are not deemed “official” until this committee’s assignment has been completed, which was November 2017. Legislation affecting the Manual is now applicable.
A section of the General Assembly website, ga2017.com/resolutions, provided access to resolutions for General Assembly delegates and the general public prior to and during the 2017 General Assembly. This section is still available to anyone who wishes to access it, and no log-in is required.
The page contains folders for each of the original resolutions submitted to the General Assembly (available in English, French, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish). A Calendar of Resolutions was posted to this site in August 2017 identifying the specific action (adopted, amended and adopted, rejected, or referred) taken for each resolution by the 2017 General Assembly. The resolutions are organized into separate folders by committees according to each resolution code.
The electronic version of the new Manual in English is accessible via nazarene.org/manual or by going directly to its website. More information will be provided as other translations (electronic and printed) are completed.
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Stories Volume 1 - 2018 now availableThe Church of the Nazarene’s Stories series shares how lives are being transformed through ministry efforts around the globe. These stories are made possible thanks to the prayers, involvement, and support of Nazarenes worldwide through the World Evangelism Fund. Read more
The Church of the Nazarene’s Stories series shares how lives are being transformed through ministry efforts around the globe.
These stories are made possible thanks to the prayers, involvement, and support of Nazarenes worldwide through the World Evangelism Fund.
Volume 1 - 2018
From Darkness to Light
Yana (Central Asia) lived apart from God until she overheard a conversation on a bus that changed the course of her life forever.
Railroad Church
In Manilla, Philippines, Pastor Pedrito Cainglet started a church to reach the abandoned children who play on the railroad tracks in his neighborhood.
Living After Disaster
The 2017 Chiapas earthquake in Mexico destroyed everything the Salazar family owned, leaving them homeless. Hear their perspectives in the aftermath.
Hands and Feet
When natural disasters like hurricanes, earthquakes, mudslides, and floods devastated communities around the world in 2017, Nazarenes volunteered their time and resources through Nazarene Compassionate Ministries and impacted many lives for the Kingdom.
The Stories resource is delivered three times a year through an e-newsletter. The videos are a collaborative effort between regional communications offices and Global Ministry Center communications personnel.
Past Volumes
If an e-newsletter and downloading are not possible, DVDs are available free of charge.
Email stories@nazarene.org to request a DVD.
Questions? Please call (913) 577-2927 and leave a message or email us at stories@nazarene.org.
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