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The Global Church of the Nazarene News: The promise of peace from The Nazarene Communication Network News Volume 1832 for Friday, Aug 10, 2018 "This week in the Church of the Nazarene.."

The Global Church of the Nazarene News: The promise of peace from The Nazarene Communication Network News Volume 1832 for Friday, Aug 10, 2018 "This week in the Church of the Nazarene.."

The God who promises peace
For more than a year, Ahmed made a daily pilgrimage to the muted calm of Zagreb Cathedral. Beneath the soaring stone pillars and colored light filtering through stained glass, Ahmed would take a seat in a polished wooden pew and spend hours pouring out his heart’s desire to God.
What Ahmed wanted, more than anything, was for God to protect his young wife, Zahra, and their two sons, who remained in hiding in Iraq. They waited for Ahmed to receive political asylum in Europe and reunion visas, so they could join him, leaving behind war and threats forever.
Although Ahmed had was raised in a different religion, the Catholic cathedral in Croatia’s capital was a holy place for him. Ahmed felt he could talk to God there, and that God was listening.
Ahmed and Zahra hadn’t always lived in fear. Before the destabilization of Iraq, people from various sects of the country’s majority religion lived side-by-side in peace. These sects claim to be members of the same religion, but disagree on certain things, and often clash.
Ahmed was an architect who traveled the country to work on infrastructure projects like roads and bridges. After a relocation to a new town for work, he noticed a beautiful 17-year-old on the street — his eventual wife, Zahra. He asked people about her – what was she like? Who was her family?
Eventually, he got her phone number.
Zahra also noticed Ahmed and returned his interest. She had the same faith as Ahmed but had grown up in a family that belonged to an opposing sect in the region. When they fell in love, that didn’t seem to matter.
Through a co-worker, Ahmed proposed to Zahra, and they got married in 2004.
As the country slid further into turmoil, hostility and suspicion increased between the two main religious factions, Ahmed's sect, and Zahra's sect.
On more than one occasion, someone approached Ahmed on the street, asking if his wife was from the other religious group. People did the same thing with Zahra. The interest in their mixed-sect marriage felt sinister.
In 2008, the previously distant fighting between extremist groups and government troops neared their town. Many people fled.
Ahmed’s boss told him, “I’m sending you a car. Take your family and leave tonight.” Ahmed and Zahra grabbed some clothes and traveled to Baghdad, just before the militant groups invaded the area and confiscated all the empty houses. They took the young couple’s home and everything they owned.
In the capital, a more diverse city, Ahmed and Zahra hoped to live anonymously and escape questions about their religion.
During the next eight years, they continued with their lives, and they had two sons. But the rising tension between the sects inevitably followed them to Baghdad. At the boys’ school, people knew their parents belonged to different sects. Other children or teachers confronted the boys about their parents’ religions.
The tensions followed the boys home, where they fought with each other. One would say he was with their mother while the other said he was with their father. Ahmed and Zahra did not want religion to tear their family apart. They decided they must leave Iraq altogether.
In 2015, Ahmed traveled to Europe for asylum. They planned that wherever he received residency, Zahra and the boys would later join him.
Ahmed made it to Finland where he stayed for over a year. But his asylum was rejected there under the Dublin Agreement, in which European countries agree to return asylum seekers to the first country where the government took their fingerprints. The Croatian government took Ahmed's fingerprints first, so he was sent to Zagreb. He spent another year separated from his family, working through the Croatian asylum process.
While he waited, he lived in a large hotel that the government had turned into a temporary residence for asylum seekers. People from the Nazarene church visited the hotel to teach English classes, or invite the residents to craft nights, a kids’ club, and other activities at the church. Asylum seekers who attend the church’s activities loved having somewhere else to spend time besides their cramped rooms in the crowded hotel. The church people were friendly and caring. The congregation, made up of people from various cultures and languages, was like an adopted family.
Ahmed wanted very much to join them, but he was concerned people would think he was only attending to gain asylum – an early misconception some asylum seekers have. So he stayed away.
Meanwhile, Zahra and their boys lived in hiding for three years, moving every three months for safety. The boys couldn’t go to school. Zahra says she was frightened all the time, constantly worried about being discovered by people from the other sect.
She would receive update calls from Ahmed in Finland and then in Croatia. The waiting and separation was agony.
“When he left me, I was younger than now,” Zahra said, describing how the experience aged her. “It was really tough for us. He would call me, going crazy.”
“We reached a point where we thought if I didn’t get anything here in Europe and have to go back, the whole family will do suicide together,” Ahmed said.
While Zahra and the boys repeatedly moved hiding places, Ahmed continued his daily visits to the Zagreb cathedral, begging God to bring his family safely to him, and give them a life of peace together.
In January, Ahmed was granted asylum in Zagreb, and his family received reunion visas.
As soon as his asylum was granted, Ahmed wasted no time finding Pastor Mahdi*, the leader of the Arabic-speaking worship service at the Zagreb Church of the Nazarene. Mahdi* and his wife had been asylum seekers themselves and were actively ministering to those living in the hotel, where they had also once lived while waiting for their application to be accepted.
“I got my residence at 12 p.m. and talked to Mahdi at 4 p.m.: ‘I want to come to church,’” Ahmed said.
A short time later, as Zahra and the boys walked off the plane in the Zagreb airport, Ahmed snapped a photo. It was the first picture he posted on social media since he fled their home. They had no more reason to hide.
“When they first came, it was snowing,” Ahmed said. The very first thing he did was take his family into the city center. “We went to the cathedral, and I said, ‘This is the reason you are here. All the prayer to God happened here, in the cathedral.’”
Relocating to a predominantly Catholic country has provided an immense sense of relief for the family. They know that their traditional religious sects don’t matter here, and believe that generally, Christians live in peace.
“Why don’t Christians fight?” Ahmed wondered when he began living in Europe. “Here in Croatia, there are all religions and even atheists. And they don’t fight. I think Christianity is the most peaceful religion because it’s calling for peace. Because Christ, when He was born, He asked for peace between all people.”
Ahmed and Zahra want their sons to grow up in the church, away from the religious divisions and fighting that are destroying their home country.
“It affected my kids a lot, and that’s why I entered the church,” Ahmed said. “I want them to be raised away from the fights. I don’t hate [my old faith], but I want to have a new life, a new beginning. I want them to forget the war, the death, and have a new start. Because people are fighting together, they make the religion bad. So I want [my sons’] head and brain and their thinking to be in the church.”
In Croatia, the family has peace, but it will take time to rebuild their lives. Ahmed found a job as a painter, but the two-year benefits he receives as a new resident in Croatia do not cover the living expenses or health care of other family members. Zahra wants to work part-time, but does not yet have the right to do so.
There is also lingering trauma and fear that they must overcome.
Recently, Ahmed took Zahra out for coffee, just the two of them. It was the first time in three years that Zahra had left their children alone, and it was difficult to be away from her children for even a couple of hours. Ahmed convinced her they would be safe.
They’ve enrolled their sons in the local school and insisted that the boys also attend the optional Christian religion classes, and the family attends every gathering offered at the Church of the Nazarene.
“We felt belonging, and we know everyone now,” Zahra said. “We’re [always] waiting for Sunday.”
As they met regularly with believers and studied the Bible, the family grew in their belief. They reached a point of decision where they confessed Jesus as Lord of their lives. Having completed a Nazarene membership course early this summer, they were baptized into the Christian faith.
Just like in the cathedral, Ahmed knows he can talk to God in the Nazarene church.
“In Christianity, He’s not just God, He’s a Spirit with you," Ahmed said. "You cannot put God in a box and say this is the way to pray to God. He’s everywhere, and He’s always with you. God is faithful.”
*Names have been changed for protection and security. (Church of the Nazarene Eurasia)


Escuintla, Guatemala

Supplies delivered to more than 100 families affected by Guatemalan volcano
Members of the Nazarene Youth International council from the Guatemala Central District, along with Rene Rivas from the Nazarene Compassionate Ministries committee, delivered supplies to three shelters in the community of Escuintla, Guatemala, 28 July for families who had lost their belongings and homes as a result of the Volcano of Fire eruption 3 June.
Using an offering sent by the Owings Mills Church of the Nazarene, Maryland, along with individual donations, the team was able to distribute goods to 107 families. Each family received five pounds of powdered whole milk, oatmeal, powdered detergent, diapers, wet wipes, and boxes of Incaparina (a high-calorie beverage). They also distributed Bibles and small tracts with Scripture to many people in the shelters.
The group visited Jaime from the El Rodeo community, which was one of the communities most affected. Jaime suffered severe burns over a large portion of his body to the extent that he was taken to Mexico for treatment. Upon his return, he has stayed with his family at the shelter in the Mormon church where some Nazarene youth brought him some medicines that he still must take for his recovery.
“One of the leaders of the third shelter we visited was moved by the donations they received and indicated that they had not had much help from the authorities," Rene Rivas said. "When he was given a Bible he also received the Lord Jesus as his Savior."
The young people in the volunteer group will continue helping some of the families they visited. They plan to bring more groceries and medicine with the help of the district NCM committee. (Church of the Nazarene Mesoamerica)
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Chiang Mai, Thailand
Registration now open for 2019 Asia-Pacific regional conference
Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific will host its next regional conference, "Unleash 2019," in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from 19 to 22 October 2019.
"We believe that the power of the Holy Spirit is strong enough to move mountains and sensitive enough to urge hearts toward change," the region said in its public invitation. "There will be time for you to connect with others who serve in your area of ministry as well as engage in field break-out sessions."
Laity, clergy, and ministry coordinators who serve on the Asia-Pacific Region are encouraged to register.
Conference topics will focus on how the power of the Holy Spirit is unleashed to move in the following areas:
  • Seeking the Kingdom first
  • Discipleship
  • Church multiplication
  • Intergenerational faith communities
  • Compassionate churches
  • Christlike leadership
  • Using loving dialogue
Early bird registration* is $300 per person and includes:
  • All sessions
  • Lodging (double occupancy) 18, 19, 20, 21 & 22 October 2019.
  • All meals for the duration of the conference (Breakfast on 19th to breakfast on 23rd)
  • Transport from Chiang Mai airport (CNX) to venue and back to CNX airport
  • Event materials
*Late registration begins 1 June 2019, wherein the registration fee will be raised by $50 per person.
Registration fees DO NOT include:
  • VISA fees (if applicable)
  • Airport departure fees/taxes
  • Transportation costs from your resident country to and from the Chiang Mai airport
  • Extra/optional tours that may be available – details forthcoming
  • Personal snacks/spending
How to pay
Registration fees should be paid to your field conference coordinator or field treasurer (district conference coordinator for Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea). If you do not know who this is, contact Unleash2019@apnaz.org
Registration fees will not be accepted at the conference venue.
Registration is open and available online at unleash2019.asia. (Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific)
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Flags of the Nations: Additional World Areas
This flag serves as a reminder of areas that cannot be represented in the weekly Flags of the Nations series. The colors of the flag were chosen because they are representative of the flags of every nation in the world, each incorporating at least one of the colors of the flag.
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: Additional World Areas
Not all Nazarene churches can be identified by their world area due to security concerns. This flag represents those Nazarenes and churches in “Additional World Areas.”
In the 2017 annual statistics, these areas reported 252 Churches of the Nazarene, 143 of them officially organized, and 16,373 total members.
* = 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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Mesoamerica

La Libertad, Guatemala

Guatemala district hosts community ministries, plants new church

A Jesus Film Harvest Partners team from the Church of the Nazarene in Washington, USA, visited the Guatemala North Peten District to join in district community ministries, and to help plant a new church in the El Esfuerzo II neighborhood in La Libertad from 11 to 17 July.
The community event was hosted by the Nazarene Youth International, Nazarene Missions International, Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries, and Evangelism ministries in Guatemala. The team worked in the missional zone under the leadership of local church planter Martin Chen.
There they held evangelistic activities for children, youth, and adults. The team also held presentations with puppets and clowns, hosted a Project Gol soccer camp, and held a children’s party for the community. Throughout the event, the team shared the JESUS film over the course of three nights where 49 people gave their lives to the Lord.
“We see how the people are thirsty for the gospel and need hope and comfort in the midst of their material shortages," said Roger Lemus, North Central Area Evangelism coordinator. "It was a great blessing.”
The JESUS film team also worked on the construction of a new school in the community.
In a different sector of the El Esfuerzo neighborhood, District Superintendent Francisco Quej had the privilege of inaugurating the Noah’s Ark Church of the Nazarene with 37 founding members 15 July. The JESUS film team and Regional Evangelism Coordinator Bernie Slingerland attended the celebration.
“In this zone, the communities experience violent storms with winds up to 70 km/hour," said Guadalupe Francisca de Chen, pastor of the new church plant. "In one of those storms, there were many houses, most of them made of aluminum sheets and wood, whose roofs were blown off, causing material loss. Despite the storm, this church, which only has one structure made of synthetic fabric and some tubes, was not blown away by the storm. It remained solid thanks to God.” 
The community believes this testimony is a evidence of the faithfulness of God and to the prosperous future of the Noah’s Ark Church of the Nazarene. (Church of the Nazarene Mesoamerica)

South America
Paraguay
Disciples in Ministry training hosted in Paraguay
The South America Region recently began working with and equipping the leaders of their local churches in Paraguay through a Disciples in Ministry (DIM) program.
During the months of April, May, and June at the Fernando de la Mora church facilities, participants and leaders began several courses from the program such as Nazarene Fundamentals, Discovering Your Ministry Through the Spiritual Gifts, and other courses regarding Nazarene Missions International, Nazarene Youth International, and Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International.
On 24 June, around 100 people attended a celebration service where they were challenged by the Word of God and the call to ministry. It was a time of praise and testimony and ended with an altar call.
After the event, they immediately began preparing for the second stage of the project, which began 5 August.
Currently, they are finishing the DIM program subjects and will deliver the certificates to future monitors when they are finished. Those who earn their certificates will be responsible for reproducing this methodology of discipleship in their local churches. (Church of the Nazarene South America)

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USA/Canada
Cordova, Tennessee
Indivisible film preview still available
Indivisible is the true story of U.S. Army Chaplain Darren Turner and his wife, Heather.
Indivisible, a major motion picture coming to theaters October 26, has its roots in a local Church of the Nazarene and Nazarene pastors, ministry leaders, and business owners have a special opportunity to receive a private link to watch the entire movie, but only until midnight CST August 13.
The film is "the extraordinary true story of U.S. Army Chaplain Darren Turner and his wife, Heather: one marriage … one family … under God."
Pastor Lynn Holmes of Calvary Church of the Nazarene near Memphis, Tennessee, serves as an associate producer of Indivisible. Longtime church member David Evans is the film's director.
Visit the following webpage to fill out a short form and receive the link: indivisiblemovie.com/nazarene. Links will be given to the first 500 who sign up before August 13.
“We are hopeful the churches will preview the film and consider utilizing this film to impact the families in their church and community,” said David Graves, Church of the Nazarene general superintendent.
Nazarene ties
Holmes is senior pastor of Calvary Church in the Memphis suburb of Cordova. For 15 years, Evans — a Memphis optometrist and Calvary member — wrote and produced a new and modern passion play at Easter. But both Evans and Holmes were interested in the larger audience and greater impact films offer. Calvary Pictures was formed and in 2010 brought its first feature film to the screen — The Grace Card, which was released by AFFIRM Films and Provident Films and distributed by Samuel Goldwyn Films.
A year later, they were ready for a new project and found the story of the Turner family.
“I originally set out to do a fictional story about an Army chaplain,” Evans said. “I was researching chaplains online and came across Chaplain Turner’s story and knew instantly I had to pursue it. I cold-called him, and he agreed to meet in person. Soon after discussing the opportunity with his family, they gave me their blessing and eventually the military did, too — even though it took a little longer.”
Abi Hummel, who attends a Church of the Nazarene in Franklin, Tennessee, plays an older Maribeth Turner (youngest child, pictured: center)
Battling for their marriage
With a strong, faith-filled marriage, the Turners are ready to follow their calling: serving God, family, and country.
Fresh from seminary and basic training, Chaplain Turner and his family arrive at Fort Stewart. Yet, before the Turners can even unpack their new house, Darren is deployed to Iraq. Heather is left taking care of their three young children alone, as well as serving the families of the other deployed soldiers.
Despite a desire to stay connected with their loved ones, the harsh realities of war take a daily toll over the course of the Battalion’s extended deployment. Meanwhile back home, babies are born, kids keep growing, and nerves are frayed with every late-night knock on the door.
With deeply etched battle scars, the soldiers’ long-awaited homecoming is much different than any of their families anticipated. Carrying burdens the other can’t comprehend, the Turners must decide if they’re willing to face one more battle: the fight to save their marriage.
Sarah Drew stars as Heather Turner and is an executive producer of the film.
“I believe this film has the ability to bring healing to people's marriages, to people's family lives,” she said. “It offers hope to people who are feeling like there is no hope. I think everyone who sees the film — men and women — is going to really be rooting for this family.” (Provident Films)
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California, Ohio
Nazarenes in the News

Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of online news articles featuring Nazarene churches or church members.
Crossroads church joins coworking trend
Palo Alto, California
(Palo Alto Online, 27 July) Silicon Valley might be the capital of startups, but it also can be a lonely place for home-based entrepreneurs, artists, and stay-at-home parents. But Sacred Space Coworking at Crossroads Community Church, located at 2490 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto, offers a place for building relationships, working, and spiritual solace. It's a chance for freelancers, artists, students, stay-at-home parents, new residents and others to share ideas and learn from each other, Brandon Napoli, a church board member and self-described "lead servant," said on a recent afternoon.
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MVNU invites alumni to celebrate 50th anniversary
Mount Vernon, Ohio
(NCN News, 10 August) Mount Vernon Nazarene University will welcome alumni and their families back to campus 8-11 November for a weekend of reuniting and reminiscing, including a Golden Gala to celebrate the school's 50th anniversary.
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Jones elected secretary of Cooperative Congregational Studies Partnership
Dale Jones, director of Research Services at the Church of the Nazarene's Global Ministry Center, was elected secretary of the Cooperative Congregational Studies Partnership (CCSP) at its annual meeting, 1 August, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. CCSP sponsors the Faith Community Today surveys and reports, covering topics about congregational vitality, leadership, and growth. Jones joins fellow Research Services team member Rich Houseal as part of the CCSP steering committee.
Stories to share? Send them to news@nazarene.org. (Compiled by NCN News)

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Bourbonnais, Illinois
Olivet names Lance Kilpatrick dean of School of Education

Olivet Nazarene University recently announced the appointment of Lance Kilpatrick as dean of the School of Education, effective 1 July. He is responsible for overseeing the school’s undergraduate academic programs, as well as the work of its faculty members.
“Dr. Kilpatrick is literally a God-send for Olivet,” said Carol Summers, vice president for Academic Affairs. “He brings a blend of expertise in the fields of education, instructional technology, and curriculum and instruction that provides a panoramic view of the relevant educational topics. A soft-spoken, natural-born leader, he communicates a progressive vision for Olivet’s School of Education. Most importantly, he is the missional fit we look for in Olivet’s academic leaders.”
Kilpatrick began his first assignment in higher education in 2011 when he joined Olivet’s full-time faculty. In addition to his responsibilities as dean, he is the edTPA coordinator and the Partnership for Educator Preparation (PEP) director. He also teaches Seminar I (introduction to teaching) and Middle School Methods.
He holds a B.A. (Elementary Education) from Olivet, an M.A. (Education of Instructional Technology) from San Jose State University, and an Ed.D. (Curriculum and Instruction) from Liberty University. He is the author of “The Experiences of University Faculty Expected to Implement edTPA Within a Teacher Preparation Program,” his doctoral dissertation.
“God brought me to Olivet,” Kilpatrick said. “Everything in my life and career has been preparing me for this new leadership position as a dean at Olivet. I took a step of faith when I came to Olivet. Because I was seeking, God opened the doors.”
He came to Olivet in 2011 from San Jose, California, where he taught middle school (grades 6 to 8) at Valley Christian Junior High and coached high school football, basketball, and volleyball at Valley Christian High School. He received the Teacher of the Year Award in 2007 and in 2009 and the Leadership Award in 2010. He also served as a youth pastor at Cambrian Park Church of the Nazarene.
Currently, he leads the Upward youth basketball program in Manteno, Illinois. The program has more than quadrupled in size since he began it in 2012, now serving more than 300 children.
He credits his predecessors, James Upchurch and Robert Hull, as great leaders and important mentors for him. As he looks ahead to his tenure, he has set his overarching goal as encouraging people who want to be teachers and helping them become professionals who take God into the classroom.
On the horizon for Olivet’s School of Education are:
  • The child development major now in the School of Education, effective at the start of the 2018–2019 academic year, and offering a Level 5 Gateway credential
  • Launch of the Exceptional Students Tutoring Lab with teacher candidates assisting local K–12 students
  • Active chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children
  • Strengthen relationships with area schools and teachers
“God called me into the teaching profession so I would have opportunities to influence children in a classroom or on a team,” Kilpatrick said. “Now my calling is exponential. I can prepare many educators to go out and influence many children for the next 20 to 30 years.” (Olivet 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 6-10 August 2018.​ The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received 6-10 August 2018.
Cindy Dodrill, 66, of Kingston Springs, Tennessee, passed away 1 August. She was the wife of Mike Dodrill, who is a chaplain and pastor of the Dickson Lighthouse Church of the Nazarene. Mike Dodrill previously served in Germany and Tennessee, USA.
Pearl (Bennett) Hocutt, 91, of Newark, Ohio, passed away 5 August. She was the wife of retired minister Paul Hocutt Jr., who served in South Carolina, Alabama, and Ohio. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Brown.
Beatrice Moore, 92, of Antioch, Tennessee, passed away 6 August. She was preceded in death by her husband, retired minister and evangelist Woodrow Moore, who served in Alabama, Tennessee, Illinois, and Mississippi. Woodrow Moore passed away in 1998.
Sonia Quiroa, 60, of Santa Fe Springs, California, passed away 25 July. She is survived by her husband, minister Justo Quiroa, who is the pastor at Los Angeles Echo Park Church of the Nazarene in California.
Richard Runyon, 79, of Marion, Indiana, passed away 26 July. He was a minister, serving as the PrimeTime Ministries director on the Northeastern Indiana District. Runyon was also in pastoral service at Swayzee Church of the Nazarene. He previously served churches in Indiana. He is survived by his wife, Reta (Bradford) Runyon.
Raymond Schermerhorn, 90, of Grove City, Pennsylvania, passed away 9 August. He is a retired minister, serving in New York, Pennsylvania, New Brunswick, and Ontario. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther Schermerhorn, in 2014.
Carolyn (Sewell) Seifert, 80, of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, passed away 1 August. She was a retired minister, serving as a chaplain and educator in Massachusetts. She is survived by her husband, Charles Seifert.
Juanita (Macy) Smitley, 92, of Mount Victory, Ohio, passed away 3 August. She was the widow of minister Melvin Smitley, who served in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Melvin Smitley passed away in 2010.
Jimmy Whitlock, 49, of Seminole, Oklahoma, passed away 5 August. He was the husband of minister Mary Ann Whitlock, who serves as Nazarene Missions International educating coordinator for the South Central Oklahoma District. She previously served at churches in Oklahoma.
Darwin Warner, 82, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away 1 August. He was a retired minister, serving in Michigan, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Warner.
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
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 training. 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.
Sr. Administrative Assistant (Full-time)
USA/Canada Regional Office – Evangelism & New Church Development
Description:
This person will provide assistance to the Evangelism and New Church Development director with project management, event planning, event speaking, travel arrangements, finance reconciliation, correspondence, office supervision, and other tasks as needed.
To obtain additional information for GMC positions, please call 913-577-0500 and ask for Human Resources.
Church of the Nazarene Foundation
All positions are located within the Global Ministry Center in Lenexa, Kansas.
General Clerk (Part-time)
This position will assist with the planned giving work of the Foundation through interaction with constituents; maintenance of constituent records; and all other operations of the office environment which include but are not limited to answering the telephone,
scanning documents, paperless filing, and data entry. Learn More
JESUS Film Harvest Partners
To learn more about positions available at the JFHP, visit jfhp.org. All positions are located on-site in the Olathe, Kansas, office.
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.
Nazarene Theological Seminary
To learn more about current positions available at NTS, see the following employment opportunities. All 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.

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The Global 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 30,000 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

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