Edward "Eddie" Estep was appointed as superintendent of the Kansas City District, effective 1 March. Read more
Edward "Eddie" Estep has been appointed as superintendent for the Kansas City District in consultation with the District Advisory Council and Board of General Superintendents. Gustavo A. Crocker, general superintendent in jurisdiction, made the appointment effective 1 March.
Upon the election of Jeren Rowell — then superintendent of the Kansas City District — to the office of president of Nazarene Theological Seminary, the District Advisory Council created a candidate profile based on the district's current needs. Many names were considered by the council, and it recommended a list of potential candidates to the Board of General Superintendents for their approval, eventually deciding upon Estep.
Estep is currently superintendent of the South Carolina District, a position he has held since 2006. Prior to this, he pastored churches in Columbus, Ohio; Maysville, Kentucky; Ripley, West Virginia; and Parkersburg, West Virginia.
"I am pleased to conclude such an engaging process of consultation with the appointment of Eddie Estep," Crocker said. "Dr. Estep brings to the table years of experience as district superintendent, pastor, and as a trainer of new district superintendents on the USA/Canada Region and abroad. He will certainly help the district continue with its outstanding trajectory of leadership, mission, and outreach for the sake of the Kingdom and to the glory of God."
Estep served on the Board of Trustees for Nazarene Bible College, Nazarene Theological Seminary, and Mount Vernon Nazarene University. He also served as secretary on the MVNU Board and on the Regional Course of Study Advisory Council for the USA/Canada Region. Estep served on various district boards in Eastern Kentucky and Central Ohio and as district Nazarene Youth International president for West Virginia North. He was elected to the Church of the Nazarene's General Board in 2005 and currently serves on the District Superintendents' Advisory Council and on the Board of Trustees for Trevecca Nazarene University as vice chairman.
Eddie and his wife, Diane, currently reside in West Columbia, South Carolina.
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Chikli, India
'The last shall be first': Sudhir's story
Sudhir was always underestimated because of his disability. Today he is pastoring 25 house churches across Chikli, India. Read more
Sudhir had just finished his junior college in Chandikapur, India, and was thinking about how to earn an income. Since he was the oldest son, he felt the responsibility to provide for his family. But Sudhir had a problem. He was born with a disability: his arms were shorter than average and they both bent inward. This made things difficult for him when he began looking for a job. Because of his arms, people always underestimated his abilities, considered him a liability, and rejected him for any job.
Sudhir's friends knew his ability and came to support him. They told him about an opportunity serving with a village official cleaning the village gutters, which are often full of soil and wastewater. Sometimes even the overflowing water from latrines and toilets would get into them. Despite all of this, Sudhir took the job to support his family.
One day, his aunt Vandana convinced him to move to Chikhli, where she could arrange a better job for him. She introduced Sudhir to the management team at the school where she worked, and they hired him as a school bus assistant.
Vandana and her family attended church regularly, and when Sudhir moved to Chikhli he also went with them.
One day Sudhir was asked by the pastor to go on a ride with him. He spoke with Sudhir about the real disability in human beings’ life: sin. Sudhir had never heard about this. He became curious and started paying close attention to what the pastor was saying. The pastor also introduced him to a remedy for this “sin disability,” and Sudhir realized this was what he needed. The pastor led him in the prayer of repentance, and Sudhir accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior.
Sudhir was always underestimated because of his disability. Today he is pastoring 25 house churches across Chikli, India. Read more
Sudhir had just finished his junior college in Chandikapur, India, and was thinking about how to earn an income. Since he was the oldest son, he felt the responsibility to provide for his family. But Sudhir had a problem. He was born with a disability: his arms were shorter than average and they both bent inward. This made things difficult for him when he began looking for a job. Because of his arms, people always underestimated his abilities, considered him a liability, and rejected him for any job.
Sudhir's friends knew his ability and came to support him. They told him about an opportunity serving with a village official cleaning the village gutters, which are often full of soil and wastewater. Sometimes even the overflowing water from latrines and toilets would get into them. Despite all of this, Sudhir took the job to support his family.
One day, his aunt Vandana convinced him to move to Chikhli, where she could arrange a better job for him. She introduced Sudhir to the management team at the school where she worked, and they hired him as a school bus assistant.
Vandana and her family attended church regularly, and when Sudhir moved to Chikhli he also went with them.
One day Sudhir was asked by the pastor to go on a ride with him. He spoke with Sudhir about the real disability in human beings’ life: sin. Sudhir had never heard about this. He became curious and started paying close attention to what the pastor was saying. The pastor also introduced him to a remedy for this “sin disability,” and Sudhir realized this was what he needed. The pastor led him in the prayer of repentance, and Sudhir accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior.
A few months later, the church started a Bible course for young people. Sudhir enrolled and caught on quickly.
Later on, he was sent to another city as an assistant pastor, and Sudhir proved himself to be a "Timothy" to the church. When the senior pastor moved to another city, Sudhir was given charge of the congregation. He worked hard under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and his superintendent, and his church kept growing.
Today, Sudhir is providing leadership to about 25 different house churches across his city. He has built a team of evangelists around him, and the Lord is constantly blessing his efforts. (Church of the Nazarene Eurasia)
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NTS celebrates life of AJ Wetmore
Nazarene Theological Seminary President Jeren Rowell and the NTS community joins many family members, friends, and colleagues in mourning the loss of A. J. Wetmore 29 January. Read more
Nazarene Theological Seminary gives thanks for the life and ministry of Mrs. Wetmore and joins the family and the church in celebrating the hope of the resurrection embodied by A. J. and Gordon Wetmore.
The Wetmore family provided the following message to NTS:
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in A. J.’s honor to the Dr. Gordon & A.J. Wetmore Scholarship Fund. The Wetmore Scholarship fund is an endowed scholarship given to students at NTS. Donations can be made here. Please note that the funds are: “In Memory of Dr. Gordon & AJ Wetmore.” Checks may be made out to “Nazarene Theological Seminary” and sent to 1700 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64131. Earmark the check “Wetmore.” (Nazarene Theological Seminary)
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Flags of the Nations: Guinea Conakry
Each week, the Church of the Nazarene's Global Ministry Center proudly flies a flag of one of the many nations in which the denomination is present in ministry. This week's flag: Guinea Conakry, Africa Region. Click "read more" for information on the country, including what year the denomination entered Guinea Conakry and how many Nazarenes are there today. Read more
This week: Guinea Conakry
The Church of the Nazarene officially entered Guinea Conakry in 2009.
Guinea Conakry had a population of 12,413,867 in 2017. That same year, Guinea Conakry reported 10 Churches of the Nazarene, none of which had been officially organized.
Guinea Conakry is a part of the Cote d’Ivoire South District, a Phase 2 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.
Nazarene Theological Seminary President Jeren Rowell and the NTS community joins many family members, friends, and colleagues in mourning the loss of A. J. Wetmore 29 January. Read more
Gordon and A. J. Wetmore
Nazarene Theological Seminary President Jeren Rowell and the NTS community joins many family members, friends, and colleagues in mourning the loss of A. J. Wetmore 29 January. A. J. and her husband, Gordon Wetmore, made an enduring mark on many students, faculty, and staff during their years of ministry at NTS. Wetmore, who passed away in 2016, served as NTS’ seventh president from 1992 to 2000.Nazarene Theological Seminary gives thanks for the life and ministry of Mrs. Wetmore and joins the family and the church in celebrating the hope of the resurrection embodied by A. J. and Gordon Wetmore.
The Wetmore family provided the following message to NTS:
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in A. J.’s honor to the Dr. Gordon & A.J. Wetmore Scholarship Fund. The Wetmore Scholarship fund is an endowed scholarship given to students at NTS. Donations can be made here. Please note that the funds are: “In Memory of Dr. Gordon & AJ Wetmore.” Checks may be made out to “Nazarene Theological Seminary” and sent to 1700 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64131. Earmark the check “Wetmore.” (Nazarene Theological Seminary)
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SubscribeFacebookTwitterInstagramContactEach 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 Conakry, Africa Region. Click "read more" for information on the country, including what year the denomination entered Guinea Conakry and how many Nazarenes are there today. Read more
The tricolor flag of Guinea Conakry features the Pan-African colors, symbolizing the unity of the African nations. Red symbolizes the blood spilt by the martyrs in the fight for independence. Yellow stands for the abundance of mineral resources, especially gold in the nation, and the bright sun that shines over the land. Green represents the vegetation, forests, and other natural resources in addition to the prosperity and the fertile soils of the nation.
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 Conakry
The Church of the Nazarene officially entered Guinea Conakry in 2009.
Guinea Conakry had a population of 12,413,867 in 2017. That same year, Guinea Conakry reported 10 Churches of the Nazarene, none of which had been officially organized.
Guinea Conakry is a part of the Cote d’Ivoire South District, a Phase 2 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.
Authors gather in Mexico, aim to strengthen church through resources
The Mesoamerica Region recently held its first Wesleyan Writers Development Meeting to train authors who can write theological books, lessons for regional curriculum, and other materials. There were 28 participants, representing the majority of Mexico's districts. Read moreThe Mesoamerica Region recently held its first Wesleyan Writers Development Meeting to train authors who can write theological books, lessons for regional curriculum, and other materials. There were 28 participants, representing the majority of Mexico's districts.
The event, held 6 to 8 December, sought to encourage, awaken a passion for writing, support and help grow writers, as well as enrich the Church of the Nazarene through new authors.
When Jorge Córdova, Mexico field strategy coordinator, received a conviction from God about this need for Mexico, he did not know that the Lord had planted the same concern in Rubén Fernández, regional coordinator of education and pastoral development for Mesoamerica. They talked about this dream and in less than a year it became a reality. This is the first of a series of meetings that took place in the region.
"The Lord still calls us to write the vision, just as he asked the prophet Habakkuk and the apostle John," Fernández said. "Probably no longer in tables or scrolls, but in the multiple forms of publication that exist in the digital age. What we write today will reach unimaginable places and will be a blessing to many people that we may never know in this life. As a result, the church will be strengthened and consolidated. We are grateful to God and to all those who made this event possible, which was undoubtedly a transformative experience for all of us."
Global Nazarene Publications through Scott Stargel provided housing, and the CAP Church of the Nazarene in Oaxaca hosted the event and supplied food.
Ely Camas, president of Mexico Nazarene Seminary, worked with Córdova to select writers to participate. Mónica Mastronardi de Fernández, general editor for Mesoamerica, led the conference and shared during the morning workshops. Church of the Nazarene General Editor Frank Moore shared two workshops with Camas and Elías Betanzos, including interactive sessions and practical activities.
There was also a panel of experts composed of Monte Cyr, regional coordinator of discipleship ministries, Stargel, and Córdova. It was also attended by Wilfredo Marciaga, regional literature coordinator.
Discussion groups included:
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USA/Canada
Moving Ministers: January 2018
Compiled by the General Secretary's Office from district reports, Moving Ministers is a monthly listing of Nazarene ministers in new assignments on the USA/Canada Region. Read more
Compiled by the General Secretary's Office from district reports, Moving Ministers is a monthly listing of Nazarene ministers in new assignments on the USA/Canada Region.
Roles included in the latest report are pastor and pastoral service. Entries were received in January 2018.
To view the January report, click here.
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Trevecca to offer adult, graduate degree programs in Atlanta area
Trevecca Nazarene University’s School of Graduate and Continuing Studies will begin offering classes in the greater Atlanta area in the fall of 2018, pending state approvals. Read more
Classes will be offered in two locations — one in Duluth and another in College Park. The Duluth location, 3575 Koger Blvd., will serve Gwinnett County and the north Atlanta region, while the College Park site, 1800 Phoenix Blvd., will serve Clayton County and south Atlanta.
“This decision builds on Trevecca’s long tradition of providing adult and graduate learners with degree programs that fit their unique needs and schedules,” said Tim Eades, associate provost and vice president for graduate and continuing studies. “We’re excited to offer these quality programs in Atlanta and help more students achieve their educational and professional goals.”
The university has experienced dynamic growth in recent years, particularly among SGCS students, where enrollment has increased 47 percent in three years. Total enrollment at the Nashville-based university, which offers traditional undergraduate degrees as well as adult, graduate and online programs, has increased 50 percent from fall 2013 to fall 2017.
“In this changing world, we want to continue to find creative ways to meet the needs of students who seek Christian higher education,” said Dan Boone, Trevecca president. “These new locations in Atlanta will allow us to build on the legacy of quality education that Trevecca has offered in Nashville for more than 100 years.”
Trevecca began exploring the possibility of offering classes in the Atlanta area more than two years ago. Trevecca alumnus and Gwinnett County native Michael Runyan was instrumental in helping the university locate property.
For more than 30 years, Trevecca has offered degree programs at off-campus satellite locations, all designed to meet students where they live. In Atlanta, classes will take place on evenings and weekends and include associate, bachelor’s, degree-completion, and graduate offerings.
Pending state approval with the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, the programs offered in Atlanta will include:
Start dates and other information will be provided in the near future as the approval process continues. (Trevecca Nazarene University)
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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 29 January – 2 February 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 29 January - 2 February 2018.
Jeannette Cantrell, 78, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away 20 January. She was the wife of retired minister Wallace Cantrell, who served in Texas.
Donna Coonrod, 88, of Vancouver, Washington, passed away 15 January. She was the widow of retired minister and evangelist Donald Coonrod, who served in Washington. Donald Coonrod passed away in 2011.
Anna Dawson, 103, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away 12 January. She was the widow of retired minister Clyde Dawson, who served in Nebraska, Oklahoma, Indiana, Colorado, Ohio, and Texas. He passed away in 2005. Anna Dawson was also preceded in death by her first husband, Virvan Silvers, in 1988.
J. Roy Fuller, 80, of Prattville, Alabama, passed away 30 January. He was a retired minister, missionary, and district superintendent, who served in Florida and Alabama and led the Pittsburgh, Alabama South, and Canada Quebec districts. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nina Fuller, in 2016.
J. L. "Jerry" Garmon, 82, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away 28 January. He was a retired minister, who served in Illinois and Iowa. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth (Anderson) Garmon, in 2011.
Sybil Harris, 89, of York, Nebraska, passed away 26 January. She was a chaplain, serving in Nebraska.
Robert Hoppe, 79, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, passed away 29 January. He was a retired minister, who served in New York and Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Hoppe.
Winston Lowe, 94, of Many, Louisiana, passed away 28 January. He was a retired minister and evangelist, who served in Louisiana and Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife, Eva Lowe.
Elsie Soto, 83, of Yuma, Arizona, passed away 23 January. She is survived by her husband, retired minister Paul Soto, who served in California and Oklahoma.
Alice Jean "A. J." Wetmore, 86, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away 29 January. She was preceded in death by her husband, retired minister and educator Gordon Wetmore Jr., who served in Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Ohio, Missouri, Idaho (president of what is now Northwest Nazarene University), and Missouri (president of Nazarene Theological Seminary). He passed away in 2016.
Maxine Whitley, 92, of Malvern, Arkansas, passed away 30 January. She was preceded in death by her first husband, ordained elder James Emory, who passed away in 1972. She was preceded in death by her second husband, Weldon Stone, in 1987, and third husband, Echols Whitley, in 2012.
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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The Mesoamerica Region recently held its first Wesleyan Writers Development Meeting to train authors who can write theological books, lessons for regional curriculum, and other materials. There were 28 participants, representing the majority of Mexico's districts. Read moreThe Mesoamerica Region recently held its first Wesleyan Writers Development Meeting to train authors who can write theological books, lessons for regional curriculum, and other materials. There were 28 participants, representing the majority of Mexico's districts.
The event, held 6 to 8 December, sought to encourage, awaken a passion for writing, support and help grow writers, as well as enrich the Church of the Nazarene through new authors.
When Jorge Córdova, Mexico field strategy coordinator, received a conviction from God about this need for Mexico, he did not know that the Lord had planted the same concern in Rubén Fernández, regional coordinator of education and pastoral development for Mesoamerica. They talked about this dream and in less than a year it became a reality. This is the first of a series of meetings that took place in the region.
"The Lord still calls us to write the vision, just as he asked the prophet Habakkuk and the apostle John," Fernández said. "Probably no longer in tables or scrolls, but in the multiple forms of publication that exist in the digital age. What we write today will reach unimaginable places and will be a blessing to many people that we may never know in this life. As a result, the church will be strengthened and consolidated. We are grateful to God and to all those who made this event possible, which was undoubtedly a transformative experience for all of us."
Global Nazarene Publications through Scott Stargel provided housing, and the CAP Church of the Nazarene in Oaxaca hosted the event and supplied food.
Ely Camas, president of Mexico Nazarene Seminary, worked with Córdova to select writers to participate. Mónica Mastronardi de Fernández, general editor for Mesoamerica, led the conference and shared during the morning workshops. Church of the Nazarene General Editor Frank Moore shared two workshops with Camas and Elías Betanzos, including interactive sessions and practical activities.
There was also a panel of experts composed of Monte Cyr, regional coordinator of discipleship ministries, Stargel, and Córdova. It was also attended by Wilfredo Marciaga, regional literature coordinator.
Discussion groups included:
- Qualities and disciplines of good writers
- The creative process, originality, and the organization of ideas
- The creation of short biblical reflections for mass dissemination
- The research work: practical and ethical issues
- Social problems and contextual challenges for the Church of the Nazarene in the Mexico Field
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USA/Canada
Compiled by the General Secretary's Office from district reports, Moving Ministers is a monthly listing of Nazarene ministers in new assignments on the USA/Canada Region. Read more
Compiled by the General Secretary's Office from district reports, Moving Ministers is a monthly listing of Nazarene ministers in new assignments on the USA/Canada Region.
Roles included in the latest report are pastor and pastoral service. Entries were received in January 2018.
To view the January report, click here.
Moving Ministers
from Monday, 1 January 2018 to Wednesday, 31 January 2018
Rev. Gregory L. Baker from Unassigned Prairie Lakes Fergus Falls MN to Pastoral Service on 1/1/2018 Crossroads Community Goshen IN
Rev. Joshua J. Blinson from Pastoral Service Sparks First Sparks NV to Pastor on 1/1/2018 Cambridge First Cambridge OH
Rev. Mark Capehart from Sr. Pastoral Service Reynoldsburg Reynoldsburg OH to Pastoral Service on 1/14/2018 Zanesville Northside Zanesville OH
Rev. Homer L. Edmonds Jr. from Pastor Suwannee River White Springs FL to Pastor on 1/21/2018 Mount Vernon Mount Vernon KY
Rev. Jonathan David Hall from Pastor Excel Enoch Johnson Memorial Excel AL to Pastor on 1/14/2018 Garnett Garnett KS
Rev. Jared M. Horne from Pastoral Service Mobile First Mobile AL to Pastoral Service on 1/28/2018 Cullman First Cullman AL
Rev. Anthony E. Johnson from Pastor Tacoma First Tacoma WA to Pastoral Service on 1/8/2018 Nampa First Nampa ID
Rev. Michael D. Johnson from Pastor Anderson Parkview Anderson IN to Pastor on 1/7/2018 Liberty Vilonia AR
Rev. Barbara S. Nelson from Student Arizona Chandler AZ to Pastor on 1/1/2018 Millry Millry AL
Rev. Troy N. Teeter from Pastoral Service Aurora Tower Community Fellowship Aurora CO to Pastor on 1/7/2018 Baker City Baker City OR
For previous reports, see usacanadanazarene.org.***
Trevecca Nazarene University’s School of Graduate and Continuing Studies will begin offering classes in the greater Atlanta area in the fall of 2018, pending state approvals. Read more
Trevecca's Duluth location in Atlanta, Georgia
Trevecca Nazarene University’s School of Graduate and Continuing Studies will begin offering classes in the greater Atlanta, Georgia, area in the fall of 2018, pending state approvals.Classes will be offered in two locations — one in Duluth and another in College Park. The Duluth location, 3575 Koger Blvd., will serve Gwinnett County and the north Atlanta region, while the College Park site, 1800 Phoenix Blvd., will serve Clayton County and south Atlanta.
“This decision builds on Trevecca’s long tradition of providing adult and graduate learners with degree programs that fit their unique needs and schedules,” said Tim Eades, associate provost and vice president for graduate and continuing studies. “We’re excited to offer these quality programs in Atlanta and help more students achieve their educational and professional goals.”
The university has experienced dynamic growth in recent years, particularly among SGCS students, where enrollment has increased 47 percent in three years. Total enrollment at the Nashville-based university, which offers traditional undergraduate degrees as well as adult, graduate and online programs, has increased 50 percent from fall 2013 to fall 2017.
“In this changing world, we want to continue to find creative ways to meet the needs of students who seek Christian higher education,” said Dan Boone, Trevecca president. “These new locations in Atlanta will allow us to build on the legacy of quality education that Trevecca has offered in Nashville for more than 100 years.”
Trevecca began exploring the possibility of offering classes in the Atlanta area more than two years ago. Trevecca alumnus and Gwinnett County native Michael Runyan was instrumental in helping the university locate property.
For more than 30 years, Trevecca has offered degree programs at off-campus satellite locations, all designed to meet students where they live. In Atlanta, classes will take place on evenings and weekends and include associate, bachelor’s, degree-completion, and graduate offerings.
Pending state approval with the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, the programs offered in Atlanta will include:
- Associate of Science in business management
- Associate of Arts in human services
- Bachelor of Arts in management and human relations
- Bachelor of Science in computer information technology
- Bachelor of Science in healthcare administration
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Science in healthcare leadership and innovation
- Doctorate of Education in leadership and professional practice
Start dates and other information will be provided in the near future as the approval process continues. (Trevecca Nazarene University)
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The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received 29 January – 2 February 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 29 January - 2 February 2018.
Jeannette Cantrell, 78, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away 20 January. She was the wife of retired minister Wallace Cantrell, who served in Texas.
Donna Coonrod, 88, of Vancouver, Washington, passed away 15 January. She was the widow of retired minister and evangelist Donald Coonrod, who served in Washington. Donald Coonrod passed away in 2011.
Anna Dawson, 103, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away 12 January. She was the widow of retired minister Clyde Dawson, who served in Nebraska, Oklahoma, Indiana, Colorado, Ohio, and Texas. He passed away in 2005. Anna Dawson was also preceded in death by her first husband, Virvan Silvers, in 1988.
J. Roy Fuller, 80, of Prattville, Alabama, passed away 30 January. He was a retired minister, missionary, and district superintendent, who served in Florida and Alabama and led the Pittsburgh, Alabama South, and Canada Quebec districts. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nina Fuller, in 2016.
J. L. "Jerry" Garmon, 82, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away 28 January. He was a retired minister, who served in Illinois and Iowa. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth (Anderson) Garmon, in 2011.
Sybil Harris, 89, of York, Nebraska, passed away 26 January. She was a chaplain, serving in Nebraska.
Robert Hoppe, 79, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, passed away 29 January. He was a retired minister, who served in New York and Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Hoppe.
Winston Lowe, 94, of Many, Louisiana, passed away 28 January. He was a retired minister and evangelist, who served in Louisiana and Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife, Eva Lowe.
Elsie Soto, 83, of Yuma, Arizona, passed away 23 January. She is survived by her husband, retired minister Paul Soto, who served in California and Oklahoma.
Alice Jean "A. J." Wetmore, 86, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away 29 January. She was preceded in death by her husband, retired minister and educator Gordon Wetmore Jr., who served in Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Ohio, Missouri, Idaho (president of what is now Northwest Nazarene University), and Missouri (president of Nazarene Theological Seminary). He passed away in 2016.
Maxine Whitley, 92, of Malvern, Arkansas, passed away 30 January. She was preceded in death by her first husband, ordained elder James Emory, who passed away in 1972. She was preceded in death by her second husband, Weldon Stone, in 1987, and third husband, Echols Whitley, in 2012.
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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Human Resources
GMC employment opportunities
Located in Lenexa, Kansas, the Global Ministry Center is the administrative, mission, and service hub for the Church of the Nazarene's ministries in 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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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. Read more
Stories Videos
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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ABOUT US
The Church of the Nazarene is a Protestant Christian church in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. Organized in 1908, the denomination is now home to about 2.5 million members worshipping in more than 29,000 local congregations in 162 world areas.
Address:
The Global Church of the Nazarene
Global Ministry Center
17001 Prairie Star Parkway
Lenexa, Kansas 66220, United States
Phone: (913)577-0500
Email: info@nazarene.org
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