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Havana, Cuba
Plane carrying 10 pastor couples crashes in Cuba
A Boeing 737 airliner with more than 110 passengers and crew crashed Friday near Jose Marti International Airport in Havana, Cuba, shortly after takeoff. The plane was on its way to Holguin, Cuba, when it went down about 12 p.m. local time.
Recent reports state at least 100 people on board were killed and three people survived the crash in critical condition. Passengers and crew have not been publically identified.
Church of the Nazarene Mesoamerica Region Director Carlos Saenz confirmed there were 10 Nazarene pastor couples among the passengers on board. The couples were returning home to the church's Cuba East District from a minister and spouses' retreat. Their status is unknown at this time and no names have been released.
"May all the Church of the Nazarene family unite in prayer on behalf of our brothers and sisters," Saenz said.
Prayer is requested for all affected by this tragedy.
More information will be updated as it is made available. Read more
Yerevan, Armenia
2 countries, 1 body: Congregations come together through shared need for ministry space
For several years, Nazarenes in Yerevan, the capital city of Armenia, worshiped and conducted community outreach in a three-bedroom apartment of a residential building.
The highly missional community maximized the space as best they could. They split their growing kids’ club and Vacation Bible School into shifts so they could fit all the children. They ran a knitting project for Syrian-Armenian women who had fled the war in Syria and found refuge in Yerevan. They also held a youth group for teenagers. About 35 adults crowded into the living room for Sunday worship or training events. The group even organized their ongoing outreach ministry to a nearby town from the apartment.
“It was a ‘multi-purpose’ apartment,” Pastor Rita Lao said with a grin.
But the small space limited their potential for growth.
The Nazarenes prayed and fasted for a time, asking God to provide them with a bigger space that would also give them credibility in the community. Their prayers centered on the promises in Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future,” and in Isaiah 54:2, “Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes.”
Trino Jara, leader of the Yerevan group, visited one of the Nazarene churches in Berlin in early 2016 and gave a short presentation about how God is working through Nazarenes in Armenia. He also mentioned the space limitations.
It was a problem this church in Berlin understood all too well. A number of years ago, after the merger with another Nazarene church in Berlin, they had sold their old building to buy something more centrally located to the area where they are meeting now, but this became more difficult than they had anticipated.
The Berlin church had searched and searched, but never found a building and property that fit their needs and their budget. Because they didn’t want to leave the community, they continued renting a facility. The funds remained in their bank account.
The pastor of the Berlin church empathized with the Nazarenes in Yerevan and felt moved to act.
“I felt somehow that the Lord wanted us to do something about that,” the pastor said.
At the following board meeting, the church board discussed the idea of helping their brothers and sisters in Yerevan buy their own building.
“We were pretty quickly ready to go for it,” the Sunday School president said. “Then we had a meeting at church. We wanted the whole church to be behind it.”
The board presented their proposal to the congregation, expecting some reluctance or at least numerous questions and lengthy discussion.
“But there hardly were any really serious questions about if we should do that. The church immediately said, ‘Oh yes, we want to do that.’”
They were also unified in stating that what they shared did not belong to them in the first place; it was God’s. Thus, the pastor and congregation have requested to remain publicly anonymous.
“I think it’s good stewardship,” said one of the board members. “God had given the money, so we provided. It’s God who made it possible for us to give generously.”
After the pastor informed Jara about the church’s intentions, Jara gathered the Yerevan Nazarenes together, saying only that he wanted to share good news with them. With everyone crowded into the three-bedroom apartment, he introduced the Berlin pastor to the group through a Skype video call. Together they told them about the Berlin church’s belief that God wanted them to share some of what they were unable to use on themselves for the new building in Yerevan
“Some people were crying,” Lao recalled. “We had a couple of new people there who were surprised. They didn’t comprehend how a church in Berlin — who never knew us — would give what they had for us to have a space. It was a beautiful testimony as a church and to the people who were new to us.”
The Yerevan group prayed until the right space became available – a three-story building that had been part of a former kindergarten, just a seven-minute walk from the apartment complex where they’d been ministering for years. Their new building has rooms spacious enough for larger kids’ club and VBS gatherings, as well as a basement room for combined worship. There is a large kitchen, and also the possibility to add one more floor on top.
When the purchase took place, they introduced themselves to their new neighbors, who were all favorable to the Nazarenes’ presence and purpose. More children began coming to the kids’ activities. Regular attendees of all ages began inviting friends and family.
The Yerevan Nazarenes have now been meeting in the building for about a year, and dedicated it to the Lord during Armenia’s District Assembly in March 2018, when representatives from the four Nazarene groups meeting in Armenia were able to gather in the space. For previous annual assemblies, the groups were forced to rent space when having the assembly in Yerevan.
Eight members from the Berlin church attended the assembly as representatives from their church.
“When we went there it was almost like family,” said the missions president of the Berlin church. “It is almost like we have a church building now – far away, but close on our hearts."
Arthur Snijders, Eurasia regional director, is pleased with the churches' partnership.
“Eurasia Region believes that healthy Nazarene churches develop in an interdependent way," he said. "We really need each other.
“This example of German Nazarenes and Armenian Nazarenes connecting and helping the other is a beautiful expression of what it means to be the Body of Christ together. Generosity, faith, love for one another, mission, are all part of this real-life story." (Church of the Nazarene Eurasia)Read more
Metro New York District elects new superintendent
General Superintendent David A. Busic announced the election of Samuel C. Vassel as superintendent of the Metro New York District.
Elected 11 May on the first ballot, Vassel replaces Art Alexander, who is retiring after serving in the position since 2004. Vassel will begin his new assignment 11 June.
Vassel is currently the lead pastor at Bronx Bethany Church of the Nazarene in Bronx, New York, a position he has had since 2000. He became a member of the Church of the Nazarene's General Board in 2017.
He holds a Doctor of Ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary, a Masters of Arts from Wheaton Graduate School, and a Bachelor of Science from West Indies University.
“I am honored to serve God and my church as the district superintendent of the Metro NewYork District," Vassel said. "It is established fact that New York is strategic in the world in so many ways: in culture, finance, and information. I believe it is also missionally strategic to God and His church as it is perhaps the most important 'crossroad' to the world. The witness then of our church and its mission in 'Making Christlike Disciples in the Nations,' in partnership with God’s Spirit, is particularly vital in this district at this time, and I am humbled to be asked by God and His Church to lead in this endeavor.”
Sam and his wife, Angela, currently reside in Mount Vernon, New York.Read more
Nicaragua churches pray for peace
Somoto, Madriz
Churches throughout Nicaragua came together in prayer and worship from 29 April to 5 May in response to recent protests where more than 40 people have died. The Los Ranchos, El Rodeo, Sector 9, La Carbonera, El Cascabel, San Antonio de Padua, and Sonís churches participated.
Attendance at these services ranged from 100 to 300 people each night. During this time, more than 20 people made decisions to follow Christ. Evangelist Clementina Dávila preached the Word of God while the musical groups Duo Libertad and Proezas ministered through music.
Each night there was worship, preaching, and a time to pray that the violence would end, that the national dialogue would be fruitful, and that peace would be restored.(Church of the Nazarene Mesoamerica)Read more
VBS curriculum now available
Messengers For Jesus, a free Vacation Bible School curriculum, features five stories taken from the Old and New Testaments that will introduce children to five individuals who accepted God’s call to be one of His messengers. Children will learn how these messengers fulfilled calls to teach, lead, and proclaim the salvation and truth found in Jesus.
The Messengers For Jesus VBS is site-based. Children will experience a number of activities at up to seven site options designed to enhance and reinforce each day’s theme and Bible story. Leaders can choose to use all or any number of the seven options.
The curriculum includes crafts based on each day’s theme, messenger, or Bible story. Themed snack ideas are also available each day. Other site options include various games, discipleship training, and even a missions experience, which is a time that allows the children to respond to what they have learned.
From learning the Bible stories to practicing fun, missional exercises, the Messengers For Jesus material is designed to be a well-rounded approach to VBS that keeps participants engaged physically and mentally.
The Messengers for Jesus VBS curriculum was created by Kids Reaching Kids using funds raised by children in local churches around the world. To learn more and request free materials, visit usacanadaregion.org/kids-reaching-kids.Read more
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Flags of the Nations: Senegal
This week: Senegal
The Church of the Nazarene officially entered Senegal in 1988.
Senegal had a population of 14,668,522 in 2017. That same year, Senegal reported eight Churches of the Nazarene, two of which had been officially organized. Senegal has 367 total members.
Senegal is a Phase 1 district on the Africa Region. For more information about the Africa Region, visit africanazarene.org.
* = The weekly highlighted flag is raised on the middle of three poles in compliance with U.S. government protocols. It flies to the left of the GMC host-nation United States flag, which flies above the host-state flag of Kansas. The Christian flag flies on the third pole.
The Global Ministry Center is the mission and service hub of the Church of the Nazarene.Read more
Click here for this week's news in Spanish
USA/Canada
Mustang, OklahomaOklahoma church serves children during teacher protest
Needless to say, Drabenstot could not have done this on her own. The Mustang Church staff and several members from the community all came together to make this event a success.
“We sent out a text to church members asking for people to volunteer for even an hour or two,” Drabenstot said. “We had some of our Kids Day Out and pre-k teachers help. Each staff person took an hour, the music pastor did music, youth pastor did recreation, children's pastor planned day camp/oversaw it, etc., and various church members even came in to teach a segment.”
They even had several teens from their youth ministries who volunteered to help out for the whole day, and a local CROSSFIT trainer who did a session on fitness. Some of the other volunteers helped with science projects, reading stories, playing games, and many other activities.
“Our desire was to help working parents and teachers by providing some educational activities for kids for those days,” Drabenstot said. “While we wished we could have continued Day Camp past the three days, we are hosting District Assembly at our church this week [so we couldn’t make it work].”
Starting 11 April until the end of strike, the church, and many other churches in Mustang, partnered with local schools and the Regional Food Bank to serve sack lunches to any student 18 years of age and younger from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. They specifically partnered with Lakehoma Elementary school since Drabenstot’s kids are students there and the assistant principal is now attending Mustang Church of the Nazarene.
After nearly two weeks, the teacher strike ended, and the children returned to school on 16 April.
"This experience proved the willingness of the church to step up and partner with their communities to provide assistance, whether it be a natural disaster or a teacher walkout," Drabenstot said. "I am thankful that our church had the opportunity to help Mustang families and support our hard-working teachers." (NCN News Submissions, To submit news, send an email to news@nazarene.org.)Read more
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 14-18 May 2018.
Doris Goodwin, 89, of Ripley, Ohio, passed away 10 May. She is survived by her husband, retired minister and evangelist Leslie Goodwin, who served in Ohio.
Rosa Lee, 89, of St. John's, Antigua, passed away 1 March. She was a retired pastor and district superintendent, serving in Antigua and leading the Leeward Virgin Islands District. (story)
Robert Shaw, 83, of Murrieta, California, passed away 5 May. He was a retired minister, serving in California. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Shaw, in 2013.
Joyce Stocks, 91, of Oxford, Mississippi, passed away 14 May. She was preceded in death by her husband, retired minister Morris Stocks, who served in Alabama, Missouri, Michigan, Kentucky, and Ohio. Morris Stocks passed away in 2000.
For previous editions of In Memoriam, see the "Passings" section by clicking here.
Note: Please join us in prayer for the families who have lost loved ones. Click on names for full stories, funeral information, local online obituaries, and/or guest books (if available). To submit an entry of a minister or church leader, send to news@nazarene.org. (Compiled by NCN News)Read more
Human Resources
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 occasionally available. Email jveigl@nazarene.org for details.
Employment Opportunities
Administrative Director (Full-time)
Stewardship Development
Description: Reporting to the Global Communications Director, this person will be responsible for daily oversight and administration of pastoral leadership development resourcing and growing a giving church culture through educational materials and trainings. This individual will oversee all fundraising, denominational marketing, brand development, and advancement strategies for constituent development and donor care.
Constituent Care Specialist (Temporary – 9 to 12 months)
Stewardship Development
Description: The person in this position will advance the customer service and communication excellence of the Stewardship Development department for the Funding the Mission website by assisting in expanding outstanding customer care support. This position works with all members of the Stewardship Development team to assist pastors and treasurers through helpful customer service and careful management of resources offered to them.
NYC Program Assistant (30-hours/week)
USA/Canada Regional Office - NYI
Description: This person will provide a wide variety of administrative assistance and support to the USA/Canada Youth Coordinator on a number of projects, duties, and meetings, including NYC 2019 to be held in July of 2019.
Office Assistant/Tour & Hospitality Coordinator (Full-time)
Business Center
Description: This person is the first point of contact for those coming into the Business Center as well as the primary contact for Hospitality (catering) requests and Tours. In addition to these responsibilities, other duties include print, mail, correspondence, scheduling, inventory, and GMC kitchen oversight.
Relational Marketing Associate (Full-time)
Stewardship Development
Description: This person will manage and carry out a diverse range of assignments, project, and activities to support and drive the performance of the marketing team. Responsibilities will include: supporting retention campaigns, completing special projects, constituent service care and working closely with marketing operations, analytics, donor data protection, maintenance, segmentation marketing and channel marketing to achieve organizational goals and encourage a constituent-focused culture of excellence.
Sr. Program Assistant (Full-time)
Global Missions Mobilization
Description: This person will assist with various tasks related to Work & Witness administration and partnerships, and assist the Mobilization Office in a variety of tasks as assigned. Should be able to work independently and with a team in performing responsibilities with a high level of confidentiality.
To obtain additional information for GMC positions, please call 913-577-0500 and ask for Human Resources.
Plane carrying 10 pastor couples crashes in Cuba
A Boeing 737 airliner with more than 110 passengers and crew crashed Friday near Jose Marti International Airport in Havana, Cuba, shortly after takeoff. The plane was on its way to Holguin, Cuba, when it went down about 12 p.m. local time.
Recent reports state at least 100 people on board were killed and three people survived the crash in critical condition. Passengers and crew have not been publically identified.
Church of the Nazarene Mesoamerica Region Director Carlos Saenz confirmed there were 10 Nazarene pastor couples among the passengers on board. The couples were returning home to the church's Cuba East District from a minister and spouses' retreat. Their status is unknown at this time and no names have been released.
"May all the Church of the Nazarene family unite in prayer on behalf of our brothers and sisters," Saenz said.
Prayer is requested for all affected by this tragedy.
More information will be updated as it is made available. Read more
2 countries, 1 body: Congregations come together through shared need for ministry space
For several years, Nazarenes in Yerevan, the capital city of Armenia, worshiped and conducted community outreach in a three-bedroom apartment of a residential building.
The highly missional community maximized the space as best they could. They split their growing kids’ club and Vacation Bible School into shifts so they could fit all the children. They ran a knitting project for Syrian-Armenian women who had fled the war in Syria and found refuge in Yerevan. They also held a youth group for teenagers. About 35 adults crowded into the living room for Sunday worship or training events. The group even organized their ongoing outreach ministry to a nearby town from the apartment.
“It was a ‘multi-purpose’ apartment,” Pastor Rita Lao said with a grin.
But the small space limited their potential for growth.
The Nazarenes prayed and fasted for a time, asking God to provide them with a bigger space that would also give them credibility in the community. Their prayers centered on the promises in Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future,” and in Isaiah 54:2, “Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes.”
Trino Jara, leader of the Yerevan group, visited one of the Nazarene churches in Berlin in early 2016 and gave a short presentation about how God is working through Nazarenes in Armenia. He also mentioned the space limitations.
It was a problem this church in Berlin understood all too well. A number of years ago, after the merger with another Nazarene church in Berlin, they had sold their old building to buy something more centrally located to the area where they are meeting now, but this became more difficult than they had anticipated.
The Berlin church had searched and searched, but never found a building and property that fit their needs and their budget. Because they didn’t want to leave the community, they continued renting a facility. The funds remained in their bank account.
The pastor of the Berlin church empathized with the Nazarenes in Yerevan and felt moved to act.
“I felt somehow that the Lord wanted us to do something about that,” the pastor said.
At the following board meeting, the church board discussed the idea of helping their brothers and sisters in Yerevan buy their own building.
“We were pretty quickly ready to go for it,” the Sunday School president said. “Then we had a meeting at church. We wanted the whole church to be behind it.”
The board presented their proposal to the congregation, expecting some reluctance or at least numerous questions and lengthy discussion.
“But there hardly were any really serious questions about if we should do that. The church immediately said, ‘Oh yes, we want to do that.’”
They were also unified in stating that what they shared did not belong to them in the first place; it was God’s. Thus, the pastor and congregation have requested to remain publicly anonymous.
“I think it’s good stewardship,” said one of the board members. “God had given the money, so we provided. It’s God who made it possible for us to give generously.”
After the pastor informed Jara about the church’s intentions, Jara gathered the Yerevan Nazarenes together, saying only that he wanted to share good news with them. With everyone crowded into the three-bedroom apartment, he introduced the Berlin pastor to the group through a Skype video call. Together they told them about the Berlin church’s belief that God wanted them to share some of what they were unable to use on themselves for the new building in Yerevan
“Some people were crying,” Lao recalled. “We had a couple of new people there who were surprised. They didn’t comprehend how a church in Berlin — who never knew us — would give what they had for us to have a space. It was a beautiful testimony as a church and to the people who were new to us.”
The Yerevan group prayed until the right space became available – a three-story building that had been part of a former kindergarten, just a seven-minute walk from the apartment complex where they’d been ministering for years. Their new building has rooms spacious enough for larger kids’ club and VBS gatherings, as well as a basement room for combined worship. There is a large kitchen, and also the possibility to add one more floor on top.
When the purchase took place, they introduced themselves to their new neighbors, who were all favorable to the Nazarenes’ presence and purpose. More children began coming to the kids’ activities. Regular attendees of all ages began inviting friends and family.
The Yerevan Nazarenes have now been meeting in the building for about a year, and dedicated it to the Lord during Armenia’s District Assembly in March 2018, when representatives from the four Nazarene groups meeting in Armenia were able to gather in the space. For previous annual assemblies, the groups were forced to rent space when having the assembly in Yerevan.
Eight members from the Berlin church attended the assembly as representatives from their church.
“When we went there it was almost like family,” said the missions president of the Berlin church. “It is almost like we have a church building now – far away, but close on our hearts."
Arthur Snijders, Eurasia regional director, is pleased with the churches' partnership.
“Eurasia Region believes that healthy Nazarene churches develop in an interdependent way," he said. "We really need each other.
“This example of German Nazarenes and Armenian Nazarenes connecting and helping the other is a beautiful expression of what it means to be the Body of Christ together. Generosity, faith, love for one another, mission, are all part of this real-life story." (Church of the Nazarene Eurasia)Read more
General Superintendent David A. Busic announced the election of Samuel C. Vassel as superintendent of the Metro New York District.
Elected 11 May on the first ballot, Vassel replaces Art Alexander, who is retiring after serving in the position since 2004. Vassel will begin his new assignment 11 June.
Vassel is currently the lead pastor at Bronx Bethany Church of the Nazarene in Bronx, New York, a position he has had since 2000. He became a member of the Church of the Nazarene's General Board in 2017.
He holds a Doctor of Ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary, a Masters of Arts from Wheaton Graduate School, and a Bachelor of Science from West Indies University.
“I am honored to serve God and my church as the district superintendent of the Metro NewYork District," Vassel said. "It is established fact that New York is strategic in the world in so many ways: in culture, finance, and information. I believe it is also missionally strategic to God and His church as it is perhaps the most important 'crossroad' to the world. The witness then of our church and its mission in 'Making Christlike Disciples in the Nations,' in partnership with God’s Spirit, is particularly vital in this district at this time, and I am humbled to be asked by God and His Church to lead in this endeavor.”
Sam and his wife, Angela, currently reside in Mount Vernon, New York.Read more
Nicaragua churches pray for peace
Somoto, Madriz
Attendance at these services ranged from 100 to 300 people each night. During this time, more than 20 people made decisions to follow Christ. Evangelist Clementina Dávila preached the Word of God while the musical groups Duo Libertad and Proezas ministered through music.
Each night there was worship, preaching, and a time to pray that the violence would end, that the national dialogue would be fruitful, and that peace would be restored.(Church of the Nazarene Mesoamerica)Read more
VBS curriculum now available
Messengers For Jesus, a free Vacation Bible School curriculum, features five stories taken from the Old and New Testaments that will introduce children to five individuals who accepted God’s call to be one of His messengers. Children will learn how these messengers fulfilled calls to teach, lead, and proclaim the salvation and truth found in Jesus.
The Messengers For Jesus VBS is site-based. Children will experience a number of activities at up to seven site options designed to enhance and reinforce each day’s theme and Bible story. Leaders can choose to use all or any number of the seven options.
The curriculum includes crafts based on each day’s theme, messenger, or Bible story. Themed snack ideas are also available each day. Other site options include various games, discipleship training, and even a missions experience, which is a time that allows the children to respond to what they have learned.
From learning the Bible stories to practicing fun, missional exercises, the Messengers For Jesus material is designed to be a well-rounded approach to VBS that keeps participants engaged physically and mentally.
The Messengers for Jesus VBS curriculum was created by Kids Reaching Kids using funds raised by children in local churches around the world. To learn more and request free materials, visit usacanadaregion.org/kids-reaching-kids.Read more
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The Senegal flag is a vertical tricolour of green, yellow, and red with a green star at the center. Red, yellow, and green are the official Pan-African colors, and the center star is symbolic of hope and unity.
Since 1 September 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: Senegal
The Church of the Nazarene officially entered Senegal in 1988.
Senegal had a population of 14,668,522 in 2017. That same year, Senegal reported eight Churches of the Nazarene, two of which had been officially organized. Senegal has 367 total members.
Senegal is a Phase 1 district on the Africa Region. For more information about the Africa Region, visit africanazarene.org.
* = The weekly highlighted flag is raised on the middle of three poles in compliance with U.S. government protocols. It flies to the left of the GMC host-nation United States flag, which flies above the host-state flag of Kansas. The Christian flag flies on the third pole.
The Global Ministry Center is the mission and service hub of the Church of the Nazarene.Read more
Click here for this week's news in Spanish
USA/Canada
Kym Drabenstot and her family
“For two days, we offered a camp at the church with music, recreation, physical activity, music, a devotional, crafts, and stem activities,” Drabenstot said. “On the third day, we took a field trip to the Oklahoma City Science Museum. The cost for the field trip day was $10 to cover museum admission, but we provided sack lunch and snacks.”Needless to say, Drabenstot could not have done this on her own. The Mustang Church staff and several members from the community all came together to make this event a success.
“We sent out a text to church members asking for people to volunteer for even an hour or two,” Drabenstot said. “We had some of our Kids Day Out and pre-k teachers help. Each staff person took an hour, the music pastor did music, youth pastor did recreation, children's pastor planned day camp/oversaw it, etc., and various church members even came in to teach a segment.”
They even had several teens from their youth ministries who volunteered to help out for the whole day, and a local CROSSFIT trainer who did a session on fitness. Some of the other volunteers helped with science projects, reading stories, playing games, and many other activities.
“Our desire was to help working parents and teachers by providing some educational activities for kids for those days,” Drabenstot said. “While we wished we could have continued Day Camp past the three days, we are hosting District Assembly at our church this week [so we couldn’t make it work].”
Starting 11 April until the end of strike, the church, and many other churches in Mustang, partnered with local schools and the Regional Food Bank to serve sack lunches to any student 18 years of age and younger from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. They specifically partnered with Lakehoma Elementary school since Drabenstot’s kids are students there and the assistant principal is now attending Mustang Church of the Nazarene.
After nearly two weeks, the teacher strike ended, and the children returned to school on 16 April.
"This experience proved the willingness of the church to step up and partner with their communities to provide assistance, whether it be a natural disaster or a teacher walkout," Drabenstot said. "I am thankful that our church had the opportunity to help Mustang families and support our hard-working teachers." (NCN News Submissions, To submit news, send an email to news@nazarene.org.)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 14-18 May 2018.
Doris Goodwin, 89, of Ripley, Ohio, passed away 10 May. She is survived by her husband, retired minister and evangelist Leslie Goodwin, who served in Ohio.
Rosa Lee, 89, of St. John's, Antigua, passed away 1 March. She was a retired pastor and district superintendent, serving in Antigua and leading the Leeward Virgin Islands District. (story)
Robert Shaw, 83, of Murrieta, California, passed away 5 May. He was a retired minister, serving in California. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Shaw, in 2013.
Joyce Stocks, 91, of Oxford, Mississippi, passed away 14 May. She was preceded in death by her husband, retired minister Morris Stocks, who served in Alabama, Missouri, Michigan, Kentucky, and Ohio. Morris Stocks passed away in 2000.
For previous editions of In Memoriam, see the "Passings" section by clicking here.
Note: Please join us in prayer for the families who have lost loved ones. Click on names for full stories, funeral information, local online obituaries, and/or guest books (if available). To submit an entry of a minister or church leader, send to news@nazarene.org. (Compiled by NCN News)Read more
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 occasionally available. Email jveigl@nazarene.org for details.
Employment Opportunities
Administrative Director (Full-time)
Stewardship Development
Description: Reporting to the Global Communications Director, this person will be responsible for daily oversight and administration of pastoral leadership development resourcing and growing a giving church culture through educational materials and trainings. This individual will oversee all fundraising, denominational marketing, brand development, and advancement strategies for constituent development and donor care.
Constituent Care Specialist (Temporary – 9 to 12 months)
Stewardship Development
Description: The person in this position will advance the customer service and communication excellence of the Stewardship Development department for the Funding the Mission website by assisting in expanding outstanding customer care support. This position works with all members of the Stewardship Development team to assist pastors and treasurers through helpful customer service and careful management of resources offered to them.
NYC Program Assistant (30-hours/week)
USA/Canada Regional Office - NYI
Description: This person will provide a wide variety of administrative assistance and support to the USA/Canada Youth Coordinator on a number of projects, duties, and meetings, including NYC 2019 to be held in July of 2019.
Office Assistant/Tour & Hospitality Coordinator (Full-time)
Business Center
Description: This person is the first point of contact for those coming into the Business Center as well as the primary contact for Hospitality (catering) requests and Tours. In addition to these responsibilities, other duties include print, mail, correspondence, scheduling, inventory, and GMC kitchen oversight.
Relational Marketing Associate (Full-time)
Stewardship Development
Description: This person will manage and carry out a diverse range of assignments, project, and activities to support and drive the performance of the marketing team. Responsibilities will include: supporting retention campaigns, completing special projects, constituent service care and working closely with marketing operations, analytics, donor data protection, maintenance, segmentation marketing and channel marketing to achieve organizational goals and encourage a constituent-focused culture of excellence.
Sr. Program Assistant (Full-time)
Global Missions Mobilization
Description: This person will assist with various tasks related to Work & Witness administration and partnerships, and assist the Mobilization Office in a variety of tasks as assigned. Should be able to work independently and with a team in performing responsibilities with a high level of confidentiality.
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 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.Read more
Stories Volume 2 - 2018 now available
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.
Nazarene Theological Seminary
To learn more about current positions available at NTS, see the following employment opportunities. All NTS positions are located on-site on the Kansas City, Missouri, campus. 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.Read more
The Church of the Nazarene’s Storiesseries 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 2 - 2018
A New Heart
In the face of death and destruction, the powerful love of Christ breaks the hardened heart of High Chief Tuimalu Tai. Years later, Pastor Tai has now dedicated his life to the Lord by ministering to those who suffer from the addictions he once faced.
Changed By Love
Ron Smith's life was forever changed when he visited a food pantry for the first time at JaxNaz Church in Jackson, Michigan, USA.Ron Smith's life was forever changed when he visited a food pantry for the first time at JaxNaz Church in Jackson, Michigan, USA.
Discovering a Personable Christ
At first, they wanted nothing to do with the Nazarenes when they came to town. But now, faith in Jesus gives these youth soccer players a reason to pursue their dreams as their pastors facilitate discipleship in the community.
Haiti Water Project
Orangers, Haiti — once riddled with waterborne illnesses — is now experiencing transformation as Nazarenes reach out to the community in service and education through the Haiti Water Project.
Steadfast
After her parents’ divorce, Nargiza tried to commit suicide twice. It wasn’t until a friend invited her to church that she finally felt loved. After accepting Christ, the next challenge was witnessing to her family.
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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